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Europe is one of the most intensively used continents on the globe, with the highest share of land used for settlement, production systems and infrastructure. Land is a finite resource: how it is used constitutes one of the principal reasons for environmental change, with significant impacts on quality of life and ecosystems, as well as on the management of infrastructure. More
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- Limiting 'land take' is already an important policy target at national or sub-national level. Balancing land-recycling, compact urban development, place-based management and green infrastructure will provide positive effects. more
- 'Land take' dominates in Europe, with artificial areas and agricultural intensification, resulting in land degradation, worsened by high fragmentation on 30% of land area. Conflicting demands on land impact significantly on the land's potential... more
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Land recycling helps Europe to maintain its land resourceNews 08 Dec 2016
Land degradation and taking land for urban development threaten critical ecosystem services, including provision of food and water, climate regulation and recreation. A new report, by the European Environment Agency (EEA), shows how land recycling, such as reusing neglected sites and turning roads or parking lots to green spaces or residential areas, can have positive impacts on the environment and support Europe's transition towards a circular and green economy.
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Land recycling in EuropePublication 08 Dec 2016
Land take, or the change from non-artificial to artificial land cover, reflects on-going and often conflicting claims on land. Some of the land that is 'taken' for urban development is covered with an impervious surface, which severely hampers ecosystem functioning and the related delivery of ecosystem services. However, when land is 'recycled', land that was developed in the past and has become available for redevelopment again is reused. Urban densification, or infilling, can also prevent the consumption of land that may be very valuable for food production or recreation. In this report, the processes of recycling and densification are jointly referred to as 'land recycling in its broad sense'. Land recycling can be considered a response to the on-going pressures we as a society apply to our land resources, particularly in the urban fringe.
Urban sprawl in Europe - joint EEA-FOEN reportPublication 08 Jun 2016
This report provides a comparable measurement of urban sprawl for 32 European countries at three levels (the country level, the NUTS-2 region level and the 1-km2 cell level) and for two years (2006 and 2009). The analysis is based on the Copernicus system which monitors the Earth and collects data by different sources. This data provides information about a number of thematic areas, including land. Under land a pan-European component delivers information about various areas, including the level of sealed soil (imperviousness), through high resolution layers taken from satellite imagery. The analysis uses new urban sprawl metrics taking into account the way built-up areas are laid out and how they are used. It also looks at the factors which contribute to an increase or decrease in urban sprawl. The results confirm the conclusions of earlier EEA reports namely that in many parts of Europe current levels of urban sprawl have contributed to detrimental ecological, economic and social effects. This gives cause for concern and such effects may increase alongside planned urban development.
The direct and indirect impacts of EU policies on landPublication 04 May 2016
The 2011 Roadmap to a resource efficient Europe states, in its milestone of actions to address land as a resource, that 'By 2020, EU policies take into account their direct and indirect impact on land use in the EU and globally. This report presents a methodology for the assessment of European Union (EU) policies in terms of their land-related implications in Europe and provides an initial testing of the methodology across key EU policies and two in-depth case studies, which focus on Cohesion Policy spending on transport in Poland and Spain.
Soil resource efficiency in urbanised areas - analytical framework and implications for governancePublication 28 Apr 2016
In this report, we have explored the notion of soil as an integral part of ecosystems and natural capital, and thus focused on the stock of the soil resource and the flows of valuable goods and services that can be derived from this stock. The concept of natural capital recognises soil as an asset that is of use and benefit to society (also called a 'productive' asset). Putting soil within the framework of the land system allows a connection to be made with governance, including soil resource efficiency.
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CHARTER Hall Office REIT has fired back at its major shareholder Orange Capital, saying it will hold a meeting when and if it proceeds with its strategy to sell down its US property portfolio.
Responding to aggressive letters from the Los Angeles hedge fund, Charter Hall's management said it remained transparent in all its dealings with investors. The chief executive, Adrian Taylor, said he was talking to the managers at Orange Capital and denied there was any issue about holding meetings.
Six months ago Charter Hall Office started a review of its US assets, saying it intended to sell up to 50 per cent of its holdings, either to another party or to a joint venture vehicle that it may part-manage.
No deal has been concluded and last week it confirmed the process was still being pursued.
Orange Capital holds 6.8 per cent of Charter Hall Offices. Its managing director, Daniel Lewis, has sent off a series of letters in the past week, demanding improved governance and better co-operation from Charter Hall regarding the proposed joint venture for the fund's $1.63 billion portfolio in the US.
Mr Lewis told investors that ''without improved governance and co-operation from Charter Hall Office management'', Orange Capital would convene an extraordinary general meeting.
Yesterday Mr Taylor hit back, saying if there was to be a sale of part of the US portfolio that would continue to be managed by a Charter Hall Group entity, then it would convene a unitholder meeting to approve that sale.
Peter Zuk, a senior analyst at Goldman Sachs, said Mr Taylor's response appeared a sensible outcome for all concerned.

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This Rectangular Undermount Single Bowl Sink by Empire measures 23" W x 17-3/4" D, giving you plenty of room for cleaning and food preparation. The sink is made from 16-gauge or 18-gauge 304 stainless steel and is available with an 8" or 9" height. The 16-gauge sinks feature undercoating over the bottom rubber pad and four side pads and the 18-gauge sinks are undercoated over the bottom rubber pad. The kitchen sink is designed to be undermounted and can be installed under any solid surface. A paper template and mounting clips are included for installation. An optional bottom grid and strainer are also available separately. The stainless steel sinks ship via UPS.
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Q. Is infrared safe?
A. Infrared energy
is part of the range of electromagnetic
rays that are absolutely necessary
for metabolism and growth of human
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is also part of the natural light
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Other forms of heat such as fire and
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by heating the surrounding air that
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more effective.
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causing more fuel (calories) to be
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A. The first difference is only the SaunaLite is used in conjunction with working out, giving you the well-known benefits of exercise.
The Second difference is the wavelength of light. The SaunaLite produces near-infrared (600nm – 900nm) while the Infrared Sauna produces far-infrared (6,000nm – 14,000nm). The human cells have light sensitive chemicals called chromophores which react to light in the 600nm – 900nm range. When stimulated by energy in this range, the cells produce more ATP which is the energy source that powers every muscle and increases metabolism. Near-infrared also causes DNA synthesis in the fibroblasts of the cells which makes the skin more elastic and younger looking. In addition, near-infrared promotes cellular healing, thus reducing the recovery time after a workout. Far-infrared does not have these same beneficial reactions with cells. Near-infrared also penetrates much deeper, up to 23 cm's deep, as compared to approximately 3 cm's for far-infrared.
Far-infrared is used without exercise while relaxing and is very effective in heating up the body. Both the SaunaLite and Far-Infrared Saunas accelerate the body's natural detoxification processes. Many people use the far-infrared saunas in addition to the SaunaLite, as there are benefits to both.
Q. How
long has this technology been around?
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in a similar fashion has been used
in Europe and Asia since 1999. It is
only now catching on in North America. The
SaunaLite is the first device known
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equipment giving you a choice of exercise
Q. Why haven't I seen this type of device before?
A. Similar technology has been commercially available in Europe since 2000
under the names of Logistat, Cellubike, Cellulite Bike, Cardio Cor and
PhysioRED but is very expensive. The patent pending SaunaLite is the first
device in the world that makes this technology affordable for health clubs,
personal trainers, spas, rehab centers, and even home use.
Q. Will I get a tan from using SaunaLite?
A. No, SaunaLite uses Infrared energy not
Ultra Violet (UV) rays. SaunaLite,
however, does bring blood closer to
the skin surface which helps oxidize
the melanin in your skin increasing
the effectiveness of a tanning bed
if used just prior to tanning.
Q. Will I feel too hot and be uncomfortable?
A. No, just the opposite. You
can compare the feeling of using a
SaunaLite to the feeling when the sun
comes out from behind a cloud on a
cold day. The sun warms
you comfortably. Most people
after 1-3 sessions get "addicted" to
the "good feeling" of using
the SaunaLite.
It is important to stay hydrated. We
recommend drinking 16 ounces of water - 8 ounces during, and
8 ounces after each session.
Q. What level of
fitness do I need to be in?
A. All
levels of fitness can benefit from
InfraTherapy. Whether you are overweight or a highly trained athlete, SaunaLite can take your fitness to a higher level.
Q. Can I buy one for my house?
A. Yes and
we can ship worldwide.
Q Can I Use the SaunaLite With My
Existing Fitness Equipment?
A. Yes, you can buy
the SaunaLite separate and put it next
to your existing equipment or you can
buy the SaunaLite with a Treadmill
or Elliptical Machine.
Q. What kind of weight loss results
can I expect from the Program?
A. We already know that exercise burns
calories which reduces weight. The
benefit of the SaunaLite is it amplifies
these results. You can burn up
to 2X - 4X the amount of body fat in the same amount
of time with the same effort by using
The results will vary between individuals
and their various life styles. However,
the average has been 5 ½ to
7 ½ inches over 15 sessions. We
measure results in inches, rather than
weight as increased exercise increases
muscle and decreases fat. Muscle
is more heavy then fat; therefore,
you can trim your body size and tone
your body yet not lose as much corresponding
weight on SaunaLite has some significant
advantages over other weight loss methods. First of all, you
are participating in cardiovascular
exercise which improves your overall
health. The results of other
so-called diets are based on water
loss or dehydration which is temporary. Regular
use of the SaunaLite combined with
a healthy lifestyle will give sustained
and real results.
Q. How often should I use the SaunaLite?
A. We recommend using SaunaLite three times per week. Length of sessions depend on your conditioning and your physician's advice. Thirty - minute sessions are the most common.
Q. Isn't heat bad when you are exercising?
A. Too much heat causes fatigue which is bad but some heat is desirable for increasing circulation, releasing growth hormone, raising metabolism, increasing flexibility, reducing pain in joints, relieving certain skin disorders and circulation disorders such as diabetes. The SaunaLite limits the amount of heat to a beneficial and enjoyable level and comes with a fan that the user can adjust for comfort.
Q. What proof do you have this works?
A. We will not make a claim unless there is research backing it up, that is why we footnote all benefits on the "How It Works" page with the corresponding source of research.
Q. How much space does the SaunaLite take up & what is the set-up and maintenance?
A. You need 17 inches (43cm) of space on each side of your cardio equipment. The device requires minimal assembly. The bulbs are inexpensive and are rated for 2000 hours so there is virtually no maintenance.
Q. Does SaunaLite Reduce Cellulite?
A. In short, the light produced by
SaunaLite's special infrared
lamps convert light energy to heat
energy, which penetrates the skin and subcutaneous layers which softens the cellulite pockets,
while simultaneously increasing blood
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fat while the increased blood flow
improves the connective tissues which
reduce the cellulite.
Q. Is SaunaLite just for people wanting
to lose weight?
A. Absolutely
not. The SaunaLite used in conjunction
with cardio exercise is for anyone
who wants to:
Q. Are there people that should not
use the SaunaLite?
A. To use the SaunaLite you need to
be in general good health, you should
not use the SaunaLite if you are:
1. Pregnant
2. Have artificial limbs
3. Have any heart problems
4. Have a pacemaker or other stimulators
5. Have increased cartilage, and lessened
pain sensibility due to other treatments
6. Have shortness of breath
7. Have been told by medical personnel
not to exercise or be in abnormal heat.
Like all exercise programs, Halsatek
USA and its affiliates do not provide
medical advice, education or treatment. The
information contained on this web site
is for general information purposes
only and does not address individual
circumstances or medical conditions. Always
consult your doctor for medical advice.
The SaunaLite used in conjunction
with cardio exercise is for anyone
who wants to improve moods and
feelings of well-being and sleep
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JCDecaux is one of the world's leading suppliers of street furniture and advertising space. The company emphasises design excellence and has commissioned some of the world's leading architects to design bus shelters and advertising structures. In this capacity, over time the practice has worked with JCDecaux to develop a range of items, including advertising billboards, a bus shelter system, a city boundary sign and an updated version of the Colonne Morris - an advertising drum incorporating grit bins, benches, lavatories, a roof canopy and electronic information systems. These can be found worldwide in cities such as London, Paris, Prague, New York and San Francisco.
Building on this relationship, the practice was asked to develop the company's international headquarters in West London. The complex has three distinct parts: a refurbished Art Deco building which forms the street frontage; a new storage warehouse; and a 'street' with a vaulted glazed canopy, which links the two and provides exhibition space for JCDecaux's extensive range of street furniture. The Grade II-listed Art Deco building - built in 1936 for Curry's Cycles and Radios - was restored in accordance with English Heritage's advice. In addition to offices it provides a gymnasium and café.
The warehouse is a fully integrated structure, designed for maximum economy and efficiency. It employs an American system of pre-cast, thermally insulated concrete panels, known as 'hardwall construction', which allowed the columns and walls to be erected in only twelve days. Wall panels were simply craned into position, one on top of another, and secured with steel dowels. This system has significant benefits beyond its ease of construction: internal walls require no lining; and the panels are 97 per cent thermally efficient, leading to long-term energy savings. Circular glazed apertures cut into the aluminium roof admit sufficient daylight to light the warehouse interior on bright days. Light fittings are installed directly below these apertures so that light-pools are cast on the floor whether the space is naturally or artificially lit. The bright yellow epoxy-resin flooring reflects light back up, bathing the space in a warm glow.
Sketches + Drawings
Facts + Figures
- Appointment: 1997
- Completion: 2000
- Area: 5,030m²
Height: 17
- Capacity: 80
- Client: JCDecaux
- Structural Engineer: Anthony Hunt Associates Ltd.
- Quantity Surveyor: Davis Langdon & Everest
- M+E Engineer: BDSP
- Landscape Architect: Desvigne & Dalnoky
- Additional Consultants: Mott McDonald
- The Concrete Society and British Precast Concrete Federation Award for Excellence in Precast Concrete
- The Crown Estate Conservation Architecture Award, RIBA Awards
- RIBA Architecture Award
Building has three distinct parts:
New Storage warehouse
- Designed for maximum economy and efficiency
- Employs system of pre-cast thermally insulated concrete panels – 'hardwall construction'
- Using prefabricated elements columns and walls were erected in twelve days
- Wall panels: 97 per cent thermally efficient
- Panels measure 9 x 3 metres and consist of two layers of reconstructed stone
Refurbished Grade II listed building
- Originally built in 1936 for Curry's cycles and radios
- Building restored in accordance with English Heritage's advice
- Now the location of the company's administrative offices. Also provides a gymnasium and café
'Exhibition Space'
- Covered street that acts as a semi-open air space for Decaux's extensive range of street furniture
- Closed at each end by steel screens and is covered with an asymmetrically vaulted glazed canopy
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Several record companies say the individuals used university networks to illegally distribute material on file-swapping services.
The industry is sueing individual users in an attempt to thwart piracy, which it blames for a downturn in sales.
The move comes despite figures which show the industry is recovering.
"We want music fans to enjoy music online but in a fashion that compensates everyone who worked to create that music," said Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) president Cary Sherman.
Members of both the high tech and copyright industries are currently in talks to get a bill through called the Inducing Infringements of Copyrights Act.
The bill would make companies liable for enticing people to violate copyrights but technology companies and several consumer groups are worried the legislation will go too far.
Senator Orrin Hatch from Utah, who is chairing the meetings, said he hoped the parties would be able to vote on it next week, after an earlier vote was postponed due to disagreements.
"If I have to, I will lock up all of the key parties in a room until they come out with an acceptable bill that stops the bad actors and preserves technological innovation," he said.
Despite illegal downloading fears, global music sales fell by just 1.3% during the first half of the year, suggesting the market is showing the first signs of recovery.
Optimistic outlook
Much of the growth is due to the growth of DVD music videos but industry figures say piracy is still a problem.
Music sales have been in decline for the past four years, and this is the best first-half year result since 2000.
Audio sales alone fell by 2.7% in contrast to music video sales which increased by 20.2%.
Jay Berman, chairman of the International Federation for the Phonographic Industry (IFPI), said: "There are some signs that the world's markets are beginning to recover. However, markets continue to be hampered by the dual effects of commercial and internet piracy."
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With the NFL draft getting closer, it's time to start narrowing down the first round prospects for the Philadelphia Eagles. Recently, I wrote about the Eagles' draft patterns and listed …
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When looking at the Philadelphia Eagles' previous habits and patterns leading up to the NFL draft, one can start to discern a few things that may give us some insight …
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The latest British soldier murdered in a so-called "insider attack' by an Afghan soldier was a "shining star" among our forces fighting on the frontline against the Taliban.
Father-of-one Sapper Richard Walker - who leaves a wife and daughter - was shot on Monday by an Afghan soldier and died just a month from his 24th birthday.
As he died from gunshot wounds six more British soldeirs were wounded in a shoot-out before friendly forces managed to kill the attacker, thought to called Mohammed Qasim Farooq.
Friends and comrades today described Walker as an "outstanding soldier who was a shining star," and said he showed "great promise" as a soldier.
The tragedy brought to 439 the number of British military fatalities in Afghanistan since 2001 and meant as many as 24 of our soldiers have been killed by turncoat Afghan security men.
British and Afghan forces are investigating the shooting which is a huge blow to morale of our forces in Helmand Province.
Colleagues on the Afghan frontline poured praise on Sapper Walker - who was born in Leeds and only knew his daughter Lilly-Faith for 18 months before he died.
His family said in a statement: "Richard held two things close to his heart – his daughter and his colleagues in the Army.
"A proud, patriotic man, he died doing a job he loved, supporting his friends".
Lieutenant Brad Southall Royal engineers, Support Troop Commander, said: "Sapper Walker was a shining star.
"When I took command of my troop I was struck by his charisma, his devotion to duty and his immense capability; he was the older brother whom everyone looked up to.
"To his friends he was hugely loyal and he was headstrong too.
" I could discuss tasks with him at length but he would always end up doing things his way; he was so determined.
"He died doing the job he loved and I am proud to have served alongside him; a fellow Sapper.
"He spoke often of his daughter, Lilly-Faith, and was a proud and devoted father. My thoughts and condolences are with his family and friends at this most tragic time.
"The Regiment has lost one of its best men."
Sapper Walker served with 28 Engineer Regiment but was attached to 21 Engineer Regiment when he was killed.


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I'm back from maker faire and am wrapping up the documentation for my latest fun toy. Its an Arduino shield that can play high quality audio, music and speech. One thing I've noticed in doing tronix for the last few years is how incredibly hard it is to have a project with audio in it. Audio takes up a lot of space, so you need a storage element, and our ears are sensitive to errors and noise so its tough to make it sound good. After mucking around with ISD chips, embedded MP3 boards, wiring to CD players, generating PWM sound, etc. I decided to investigate playing uncompressed Wave files from a memory card. Success!
Click on the play button to watch a demo of the wave shield playing assorted audio through a small speaker
The shield comes with an Arduino library for easy use; simply drag uncompressed wave files onto the SD card and plug it in. Then use the library to play audio when buttons are pressed, or when a sensor goes off, or when serial data is received, etc. Audio is played asynchronously as an interrupt, so the Arduino can perform tasks while the audio is playing.
* Can play any uncompressed 22KHz, 12bit, mono Wave (.wav) files of any size. While it isn't CD quality (44KHz/16bit), it is certainly good enough to play music, have spoken word, or audio effects
* Output is mono, into L and R channels, standard 3.5mm headphone jack and a connection for a speaker that is switched on when the headphones are unplugged
* Files are read off of FAT16 formatted SD/MMC card
* Included library makes playing audio easy
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TL; DR – shut up about bad books getting published.
With the release of Dan Brown's new book, I expect to be getting more email from people complaining of HOW could he have gotten a book deal if he writes so poorly? How in the world did EL James make a shitton of money off of fanfic BDSM? Then undoubtedly they will point out why the books are so awful. Or mock them.
And I get it. I feel the jealousy, I get all Christmasy green and red with jealousy and rage. "So all I have to do is shit on a page and send it in and they will buy it? Is that it?" I say through a gin-soaked olive. (Then my editor calls me and tells me under no circumstances am I to send her feces.)
Tobias Buckell recently had an amazing blog post where he was talking mainly of book bloggers and pro reviewers, but it applied to authors as well.
1) When you get to a point where you've read an amazing number of books, you change. You've read so much that what may seem new or interesting to most (and even to the writer of the book you're reading) is just a variation to you. Your expectations regarding the work change.
Due to subjectivity being what it is, many writers can mistake what's happening and view it as the books getting worse, not their own aesthetic changing. Two things can happen. One, despair at what they perceive is the dying of quality. You see this a lot with people who hit a certain number of books read: they begin to rail against the dreadfulness of everything. It can lead to bitterness, cynicism, and outright hatred of something they previously loved.
This hit home so hard. I know the "rules" of storytelling, I can spot lazy sexist writing (Hello, Jim Butcher, hanging a lantern on Dresden's lecherous eye doesn't make it any better), the lack of a strong conflict, cardboard characters, weak motivation, and the classic "let's save the big gun till the end instead of using it at the beginning and saving us all this trouble" (hello Iron Man 3, Babylon 5, and every episode of Power Rangers ever.) This distracts and annoys me. And I want to stand up and shout, "Does everyone else not SEE that Bella is suffering from emotional abuse? Why can't you understand that Harry Potter telling us something "dully" in every goddamn chapter is weak writing?"
They won't listen. My friends and colleagues will listen, toasting me with their drinks or their tubes of cookie dough or their drug of choice, and will sit and wonder why the "good" books go unnoticed. But the world at large? They won't listen. Because they're enjoying themselves.
And now we come up against the common battle between entertainment and art. But we have to admit that book selling is a business, and the publishers wish to make money. And, frankly, so do artists. Entertainment is what fits the majority of people. There will always be a place for the "important" literature, don't get me wrong. But the entertaining stuff sells whether it sticks to the rules or not.
Because people want to be entertained. And the average person is not going to critique a book or a movie, they're just going to watch, experience, and probably tell a friend if they loved it or hated it. If it didn't move them at all, then you've got a problem. But Brown, James, Meyer, and whatever other author would sit accused in the court of your authorly opinion, only they're busy counting their money so they didn't answer their subpoena, they move people. And that makes people buy books.
So crap is getting published. Yeah. Happens all the time, and will continue to happen. What can you do about it?
- Shut up and write.
- Whine to people about how bad books get published. Which accomplishes both jack and shit.
- Get one of these "horrible" books from the library and find out just what it is that caused the books to sell in the first place. Brown spins a good, tense yarn with kick ass pacing, I understand. Stephanie Meyer learned how to perfectly encapsulate the feeling of being fifteen and in crazy love, and put it on the page. Rowling built Hogwarts and a ton of fun characters. They each hooked people and made them pay attention to their books, flawed or no.
- Did I mention shutting up and writing was an option?
Here's the horrible secret: if your book follows every rule, gets rid of adverbs and passive voice, has grammatically perfect sentences and a solid three act arc, no one will care* if the book doesn't grab them in some way.
John Scalzi said it better than I did. Also his new book is out and I highly recommend it.
* Your mom will. Also, your English teacher will be pleased you know how to use a semi-colon.


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Got tangles?? You'll love this simple little tip, shared by Casey on The Frugal Girls Facebook page!
What You'll Do:
- Fill a small spray bottle with 1 cup hot distilled water
- Add 1/8 cup Hair Conditioner
- Then play around with the ratio that works best for you!
- Spray it on… leave it in ~ and that's it!
Skip the expensive hair detanglers ~ now you've got a thrifty solution… which works great on super tangly hair! 😉


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Japan's men's soccer team rose one spot from 22nd to 21st in the world rankings published Thursday by world soccer body FIFA.
Japan is currently on the verge of qualifying for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. Asian rival South Korea moved up one spot to 34th, while Australia remained unchanged at 36th.
Spain remain No. 1, followed by Germany and Argentina. Italy, which will play Japan at the Confederations Cup in June, is ranked fourth. The other two Group A teams, Mexico and Brazil, are ranked 15th and 18th, respectively.


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The days are getting longer and the ability to entertain outdoors into the later hours of the day is what everyone enjoys about Summer entertaining, right? There is something wonderful about having friends and family over to enjoy music, great food and of course the ambiance of the night air!
Although one aspect of evening Summer entertaining that is often forgotten is outdoor lighting. Illuminating the exterior of your home is essential for safety, security and for your guests to enjoy a lovely evening.
Take a look at these simple ways to use outdoor lighting fixtures to brighten your home this summer.
Creating a safe outdoor evening home with lighting:When entertaining outdoors this Summer consider areas that have low visibility and shadowed areas that could be unsafe for people to walk. Lighting fixtures come in an array of different styles and formats for your outdoor home.
Walkway or path lighting fixtures are perfect for sidewalks, pathways and around landscaping beds. Consider using wall sconces against the exterior walls of your home to give a clear pathway for guests to see ahead of them and judge where they are walking to and from your home.Illuminate your entrance beautifully:Make a statement in your outdoor entry or patio area with a hanging light fixture like this one below. This lighting comes in the Mossoro collection with matching fixtures throughout your outdoor home, such as wall sconces, pendant lighting and more. The tapered lantern style gives an old-world appeal to your outdoor home. Hand-applied Mossoro walnut finish features silver highlights that works beautifully with an array of architectural home styles.
Mossoro 19" High Outdoor/Indoor Hanging Light
Giving the appearance of security is essential:Whether you are entertaining a large neighborhood group of friends or they all have gone home, your outdoor home in the evening hours should always look "lived-in".
This means that your outdoor landscaping should be illuminated as well as front patio and entryway should look inviting. Ensure your home is not a prey for security issues like intruders or stray animals by keeping around the perimeter of your home well lit. Outdoor lighting such as porch lights, wall lights, and motion/security lights can help you feel confident your home is safe.
Enjoying guests with lifestyle lighting that fits the occasion:When entertaining enjoy your activities and conversation until the late hours of the evening with lanterns on tables, fun tikki torches around the pool and string lighting over your outdoor dining area. For permanent lighting solutions look to overhead ambient lighting fixtures in summer kitchen canopies or affixed to the side of your home in the form of wall sconces. Determine how much light is needed for your activities and choose lighting that will enable guests to enjoy a safe, secure and memorable evening at your home!Image credits: Sennikoff Architects, Chelsea Construction Corp


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EDITORIAL: Spin and sloganism
While the B.C. Liberals aren't about to win any awards for superior governance the last 14 months, the NDP opposition doesn't make much of a case for trophies either.
On a daily basis, the NDP shows a cynical view of the electorate, underestimating the smarts of B.C. residents while it continues to play the same game that's been played in this province for decades.
If the B.C. Liberals say white, the NDP will say black. Wow, there's some real strategy. What a contribution to the betterment of the province and its governance.
Latest case in point: the NDP's news-release attack on the B.C. Liberals after it was announced last week B.C. Ferries has awarded the $165 million design-build contract to a Polish company.
The NDP news release talked about how the B.C. Liberals have "given up on creating jobs" here and "are doing nothing" to help the B.C. shipbuilding industry.
Nowhere in the NDP news release does it mention the fact that the only Canadian firm shortlisted for the ferries contract that eventually went to the Polish company — North Vancouver-based Seaspan Marine — pulled out of the bidding early this year, saying it was too busy with upcoming contracts, including the $15 million cable ferry between Buckley Bay and Denman Island.
An oversight by the people writing NDP news releases? Are these the same people who worked on their party's polling before the last provincial election?
We can't believe they didn't know the Seaspan Marine angle, so we have to assume they left that information out of the news release on purpose.
This is the same-old, same-old political nonsense that has turned voters off party politics, especially those under 30 years of age. These are the same kind of games played 50 years ago in B.C.
It's not like the NDP has cornered the market on this cynical game of disrespecting voters. The B.C. Liberals — the kings and queens of sloganism — aren't much better. And judging from what we hear from the B.C. Conservative Party, that's no source of fresh air either.
The residents of B.C. deserve better from the government and its opposition. Tell the truth. Park the spin. Quit playing the same game you have been playing for upwards of a century.
Ah, we can hear the hacks in Victoria telling us how naive we are. Thanks, you're making our point for us.
— Editorial by John Harding


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Dale Earnhardt Jr. is coming to Evans.
Voted nine times by NASCAR fans as their favorite, the 37-year-old driver will zoom into the Lady Antebellum Pavilion at Evans Town Center Park at 11 a.m. Jan. 28, said Daniel Eubanks, the director of motorsports for online tax preparation service TaxSlayer.
The event, to showcase TaxSlayer's sponsorship of Earnhardt's JR Motorsports' NASCAR racers, will take place within a few hundred feet of the five-story TaxSlayer headquarters under construction across the street at Marshall Square.
Organizers, including country radio station Kicks 99, are planning to bring in a country music group to perform briefly before and after Earnhardt's visit, Eubanks said.
While at the amphitheater, Earnhardt is expected to show off a TaxSlayer logo race car, speak and answer questions from the audience. Afterward, fans with wristbands will be able to enter an autograph session, Eubanks said.
Wristbands will be available through a drawing from entries at local Rhodes-Murphy tax preparation offices and through the radio station.
All told, Earnhardt is expected to appear "25 to 30 minutes," Eubanks said, and the event will be free.
"We're meeting with the people with (Columbia County) today to finalize all the details on the amphitheater, and security and crowd control and all that sort of stuff," he added.


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It's a hot early-summer day, but Dale Carter's wearing a fire-retardant red jumpsuit, black gloves, a full protective helmet and a neck wrap.
With his light complexion, he's beet red even before sliding into his wife's No. 14 car for a practice run at the KC Karting Association track in Liberty.
The protective gear is uncomfortable, but Carter won't have time to think about how hot he is as he buzzes through a series of turns at 60 mph, just a few inches off the ground.
His interest in karting started when he and his wife Betty got curious about the track, identified only by a sign near the intersection of H and B highways near William Jewell College.
"Me and my wife were driving around Liberty and saw that they have kart races," says Carter, a pressman for a printing company. "They (Car Car Motorsports) let me drive one of their karts and I was hooked."
Carter bought a used kart and became a KC Karting Association member, which gave him track access to practice.
"When I bought my kart, I wanted to get used to it and the track so I started the next year," says Carter, who lived in Orrick for 20 years after moving from Illinois.
The settling-in period paid off with two consecutive titles in the competitive TaG Seniors division for single-speed karts. With the right tuning and gearing – and on a track with longer straightaways – Carter has been told that his 28-horsepower IMA 125 engine could turn 110 mph.
Carter said that KCKA President Mike Parker led a drive this year to expand the paved, curvy Liberty track. But it's neither long enough nor straight enough to turn those speeds.
Carter's own No. 24 kart – named to honor Jeff Gordon, his favorite NASCAR driver – isn't as pretty as his wife's, but it's just as fast.
And battle-tested.
High point man in his division the past two years, Carter's competition is catching up and he doesn't think he'll win a third title this year.
But he's having as much fun as ever and taking it just as seriously.
"That's how most of the NASCAR guys got started," he says.
Compared to other motorsports, karting is reasonably affordable. Betty Carter's Parolin Wildkart, purchased new for $6,400, was virtually ready for the track when she got it.
And many of the more serious drivers find sponsors to help defray the cost, as Carter did with Andy Charlson.
"Most of the karts you can buy are race-ready," Dale says. "All you've got to do is put fuel in it, start it and go."
Betty, a photographer at the track, isn't quite ready for the high-speed, wheel-to-wheel competition. There's a risk, as her husband knows from personal experience.
As a rookie, he says he failed to raise his arm to signal that he planned to exit into the pits. The driver behind him couldn't slow down and they collided.
"She went end-over-end into the grass area and all she did was break a toe," Carter says. But the woman's kart was destroyed.
"I've been hit and knocked off the track and such," says Carter, protected a bit by side bumpers, his helmet and fire-resistant, padded jumpsuit, "(and) broken a sprocket, thrown a chain and stuff."
For now, he's letting Betty ease into a sport where the high-revving cars travel in tight packs, slide through turns and occasionally bump or experience equipment failure.
"I'm trying to (have her race), but I don't want to have her out there with other karts and cause an accident," he says.
Betty's bright red, white, silver and yellow racer carries the No. 14, a tip of the hat to NASCAR racer Tony Stewart, her favorite.
Her husband says newcomers who are curious about karting can follow his example. "Come out there and watch," he says. "Look at the speed, the karts, ask questions."
Then drive one.
You can learn more about KCKA at the organization's Web site, www.kckarting.com. The next race, one of 13 this season, is June 10.
Members pay $95 to join KCKA, which gives them access to the track for practice but also obligates them to pitch in on track- maintenance days. Members can opt to pay $150 a year, which frees them from the work days, Carter says.
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CINCINNATI — Another double-digit lead was slipping away. Point guard Dee Davis was at a hospital getting X-rays. Xavier appeared to be headed for another glum ending.
Gritty defense and just enough free throws made this one turn out different.
Travis Taylor made a pair of free throws with 11 seconds to go, and Xavier ended its longest losing streak in 31 years by beating Temple 57-52 on Thursday night despite missing its invaluable point guard.
Davis hurt his left wrist in a pile-up with 7 minutes, 15 seconds left in the first half and went for X-rays. He returned with a minute to go and missed a pair of free throws, but got the final rebound.
"It's not broken," coach Chris Mack said. "Beyond that, I don't know. I think he sprained a ligament. We'll find out a little more over the next 24 hours. It's not broken, so I don't think surgery will be required."
Xavier (8-6, 1-0 Atlantic 10) wore its special gray uniforms, trying to snap a four-game losing streak. It was the Musketeers' deepest slump since they dropped seven straight during the 1981-82 season.
They've led during the second half in five of their six losses. Three times, they let double-digit leads slip away down the stretch, done in by turnovers, fouls and missed shots.
They finally broke the pattern.
"Just an unreal feeling," said Taylor, who had 11 points and 10 rebounds. "We competed from minute 1 to minute 40. Anytime you compete that hard and play a team to the last minute, you deserve to win it."
They held on against Temple (10-4, 0-1), which shot only 33.9 percent (20-of-59) from the field and couldn't overcome an 11-point deficit in the final 8 minutes. Anthony Lee had 15 for the Owls and Scootie Randall added 12.
"They made a couple more plays than we did, got to a couple more loose balls," said guard Khalif Wyatt, who managed only five points on 2-of-11 shooting. "We played good enough to win, but they were tougher than us down the stretch."
Xavier is 48-1 at the Cintas Center over the last six seasons. Temple is 1-6 all-time on Xavier's home court.
"It's just a hard place for us to come and play," Temple coach Fran Dunphy said. "The home-court advantage has been great for them, and we didn't do a very good job with it."
Semaj Christon had 16 points for Xavier, which dominated the boards 42-31 against the taller Owls and overcame 10 second-half turnovers with its point guard missing.
Xavier's already thin bench took another big hit when Davis landed hard on his left arm with 7:15 left in the first half. Davis played only 10 minutes and finished with three assists and three points. Walk-on Landen Amos played a career-high 16 minutes in his place.
"You've got guys playing out of place and you just have to manage as best you can," senior guard Brad Redford said. "I think we did a good job competing and not worrying about who's on the court."
Xavier was aggressive from the outset, pulling ahead 20-12 behind its front line. Randall provided most ofTemple's offense early. He hit four of his first five shots, scoring 11 of its first 19 points.
After losing its point guard, Xavier held on for a 29-26 halftime lead by dominating inside. Xavier scored 25 of its 29 points in the point, following its coach's pregame directive.
"Coach put on the board: 'Play hard,' " Redford said. "That was basically his only message to us."
Temple went on a nine-point run to start the second half by taking the ball inside, getting three layups and three free throws for a 35-29 lead, its biggest of the game.
Martin made a 15-foot jumper and a 3-pointer that put Xavier back ahead to stay, 38-35. Christon hit a bank shot, and Redford made consecutive 3s during a 10-point run that gave Xavier its biggest lead, 48-37, with 8:45 to go — another chance to hold onto a double-digit lead down the stretch.
The Owls cut it to 54-52 with 1:30 left, but couldn't make another shot, missing a couple of open 3-pointers.


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Dylan Ross submits: Most financial advisors are not capable of providing good financial advice. This is not because they are stupid or unethical; many are quite intelligent and almost all are well intentioned. They can't give good advice because they don't know how.
Many advisor trainees hired at Wall Street firms have no more expertise about investing or personal finance than the clients they will be expected to serve. Many have less. To ready these green advisors, most firms provide some type of in-house training program. The training usually focuses on the the firm's products and how to sell them. For example, recruits are not taught about the negative impact fees have on returns, they are taught how to justify their fees. The usual line goes something like this: "Lower fee products don't come with advice." Never mind that the "advice" usually amounts to "buy this more expensive product."
(New hires also study for the Series 7 Exam, which teaches them about different types of securities, how markets operate, and the regulations they must follow—but not how to give intelligent advice.)
Brokerage firms make more money selling expensive, actively managed strategies, so their training programs rarely give new advisors an opportunity to objectively compare the merits of passive strategies (indexing). Advisors are instead armed with talking points to overcome a prospective client's inquiries about index funds. Some of the more popular rebuttals include:
- When you buy an index you are buying all of the market risk that comes with it (falsely implying there is less risk in active management).
- Yes, most mutual funds don't beat the index, but I don't use most mutual funds (implies that the advisor can select funds that will beat the index).
Indexing guarantees mediocrity (simply incorrect).
The sad part is that the advisor is not trying to pull one over on you; he or she probably believes this. Advisors also believe that their firm's rigorous manager screening process is the result of something other than sales agreements and revenue sharing. Advisors mistake sales tactics for universal truths from the start of their careers--and tend to hold tight to these learned biases.
As they continue to build their practices, the advisors become more invested in those same ideas and their bias grows stronger. Unfortunately, the global effect of having so many pseudo-experts in agreement only perpetuates their misconceptions about fees, market-beating strategies, and other bad advice.
On the bright side, there are some competent advisors. The challenge is finding one. Referrals and references can be misleading because people don't usually know about their advisor's shortcomings until it's too late. Asking probing questions about an advisors training and experience beyond the basic, "how long have you been at this?" may help uncover what he or she really knows.
Dylan Ross is a CFP at Swan Financial Planning, LLC. The opinions expressed in this post are his.


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Have you ever picked up a magazine with your favorite celebrity on the cover or sat down to watch a movie and thought to yourself, I love how they look? Their hair is flowing like a Pantene commerical. Their faces are spotless, and their clothes resemble something from a Paris runway show. It's as if the fashion gods just planted them on Earth to taunt us. Just yesterday, I was reading my US Weekly at the gym and saw a picture of Jennifer Hudson in a $6,000 dress. Yes, you read that right. For $6,000, I could wipe out my whole closet and build a whole new wardrobe!
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In between trying to avoid causing a car accident, I managed to record this video for you. This is my first shoot with my new third generation VADO HD, which is just like a flip cam.
As you will hear in the video, the topic of my spiel was selling your business. My main message for you is to become conscious that your business, or even just your website, is a sellable asset, and with just a few key mindset shifts and changes to your business structure it can be made a lot more valuable.
I've earned some pretty big pay days thanks to selling websites and my previous online business. At first it wasn't apparent to me that selling a website was a possibility, however once I realized this it made me think about what I do online in a completely different way.
I hope this video will do the same for you.
Hey Yaro – great video and points you make today. I have to admit I was distracted by the back ground only because I live in that neck of the woods and drive that freeway daily so it was like I could really imagine it!!
I have several smaller businesses/websites online and often wondered what I should do with them, I think you have just given me some ideas!
I have a strong feelings about my sites that I made..:)….but in a case I decide to sell them, could you please recommend a best online place to offer them.
Do you find that most prospects you approach for websites sales are hesitant, or stunned even, at the prices involved with a mature, high ranking site?
I happen to have a 10 year old site (its actually a service oriented business) that ranks #1 on google for its search term, but the prospects I have approached don't want to pay what its worth…
Good video…although these videos in the car kind of drive me crazy. The one point you made, that I think is worth repeating, is that when you launch your first website (or business) you should always be thinking about the eventual sale of it down the road. With that in mind, you should plan accordingly. What do I mean by that?
If you assume the website you're working on will eventually be sold you'll keep all the folder, files, images, etc. for that site well organized on your hard drive. You'll try hard not to personalize your site like you have with this blog (unless of course you are striving to launch a personal blog – which you probably won't sell anyway).
Those are two very small examples but the point is you'll approach everything thing you do a little differently if you know you're going to sell someday.
Great points you make there Yaro.
But some people prefer to have a constant income stream thorugh a business instead of a one off stream by selling their business. It is just a matter of difference of opinions.
Hi Yaro, you're looking sharp and cool in your Audi! Must be a dream to drive that car! I definitely like your new hair Yaro! As far as your messages that you've given in your video, as always you're brilliant with them! What's more impressive is you were able to give it while you were driving! I liked when you changed lanes, and then later on got a text message, really made it seem the more real, hehe 🙂 Definitely looking forward to some Yaro TV, can't wait man!
Till then,
Hey Yaro,
Good points, though when you start out especially when you are on your own, it is probably the one thing that doesn't come into your head and therefore perhaps start branding it the wrong way. i.e. do a bit of personal branding as opposed to company branding. We should always be looking to the future with our goals and possibilities of where to take our business.
With the online business model, it is so easy to have multiple businesses and websites that perhaps it should feature in our initial goals, give yourself say 12 months to build and develop its traffic and ranking and then sell on flippa or somewhere. Become a virtual real estate millionaire instead.
Many thanks
Hey Yaro,
Awesome post and video man. Really fantastic Job.
You've made some awesome points.
Thanks for sharing this great Post.
Great Vid, you like you should be in Grease 4.
I want to start a membership site in the training field, a bit like your blogging course in a videomaking niche, but don't they break your rule?
People sign up for your expertise and hands on mentoring so I guess these can't be sold?
Your Message This was very interesting to me – however what if you have some nice sites set up but they do not have age or do not have the links to have much traffic yet.
I am a relative newby – been bumping around with internet marketing and have decided to go in a new direction. The sites are nice, graphically and have many elements in place like articles, autoresponder series, etc – this is the part I enjoy and do best – but I am not interested in taking them further.
Can I get much from them and is a site like flippa the for selling what I have?
You bring up a very important consideration here, which people really do need to consider and do some soul-searching about. If your business model is 100% dependent upon YOU…If YOU are the business…you might be painting yourself into a corner you'll later regret.
Conversely, in order to have a business you can sell, you'll almost definitely need to have a business with employees, which can create problems of it's own. I personally have little use or patience for employees, so I remain true to myself and have a business model that is very dependent upon me. – knowing full-well the limitations of that approach. But it works for me, because I LOVE what I do, and never tire of it.
For those however, who think they'd eventually want the option of being able to sell their business, I highly recommend the book "The E-Myth" which is must reading for any business owner.
The video is great, but I do have to admit that those types of BMW's are amazing! Oh…and great vid as well.
That is a great thought !! Now, could you comment on your next vid/ post how to evaluate how much your business is worth?
Have a wonder full summer!
Great video, I never thought of selling my business before but the points you made were very good. If some one offered to buy the business and offered a fair price, I might sell it.
Talking into a camcorder while driving is probobly dangerous. Love your dedication Yaro 🙂
A BMW, a successful online business and your own hair! You have it good.
Lovely video Yaro. I actually thought for a while about selling my own business. But i gotta tell you, you makes some valid points 🙂
it is dangerous yaro… but as people say, follow the guru… 🙂
Mmm…i think the point here is having a road map of the business that you build, bottom line is "what do/will you do with it?" I don't usually create businesses to sell, as I create them to become assets that run on their own with focus on passive income, so I have not considered selling as part of the plan.
I'd rather accumulate and keep my businesses and grow my portfolio.
Sometimes it's not worth selling your business at any point. May be doing some hard work bring more productivity. I know a guy who tried to sell half of his business but when he did not get the right price. He worked hard and increased his income.
Hi Yaro,
Thanks for sharing this. I never though of selling my business if it's giving me a nice decent income month after month. I mean, why would I be selling it if I can earn more in the coming months? I would rather build another business coming from the money that I earned from my first business than sell my business at all. I want to have several passive income streams.
Kind regards,
I like the driving video idea. That's multi-tasking at its best. I think that selling web sites and on-line businesses can work, but this is not for the beginner. Most sites only sell for a few dollars. The ones with the big paydays have a lot of traffic and a lot of work behind them.
-Joshua Black
The Underdog Millionaire
Hey Yaro,
I was just wondering what some of the steps would be when considering selling a business. How to we value our business and what are some of the best ways to seek the best potential buyers?
Dr. Paul Ciurysek
Definitivamente lo pondria en una pasarela, tu estilo es grandioso, me quedo sin palabras…definitivamente lindisimo!!!!!!
Quite often the most money you'll actually make out of your business is when you sell it. In my experience the early profits inevitably went to better tools, equipment, machinery, more staff, etc. Only when selling as a going concern a couple of years (or months) down the line do you realise true profit.
Hi Yaro,
Think what I love most about this industry is that you can professionally discuss a topic like this one, even while driving! Before I became exposed to the entrepreneurs-journey.com site, selling a website didn't really even hit my radar at all but you've definitely opened some doors of thought – big thanks and look forward to reading (and seeing) more. Thanks!
Awesome video. I feel like I just recently watched you in an interview with someone else. (you had longer hair). I never realized the automating a business made it that much more valuable when selling it, but I guess it makes sense.
How do you find people who are interested in buying your business, I hope there are more options than Ebay… Thanks.


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Illustrates research on poultry and game from Agricultural Research Service laboratories across the United States.
American Pastured Poultry Producers Association (APPPA).
Organizational "clearinghouse for innovations and refinements to the pastured poultry model."
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Introduces USDA services for poultry and egg producers including certification and standards.
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The nomenclature of non-conventional eggs - turkey eggs, quail eggs, cage-free, free range, Omega-3 fatty acid, low cholesterol and more.
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Investigates genetic selection and the welfare of laying hens.
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Greetings from the Garden, where both Tom Renney and I were subjected to the same security measures as we walked in seconds apart this afternoon.
I suppose it's reassuring that in the eyes of MSG security, there is no difference between a schleppy newspaper reporter and the head coach of the New York Rangers. Then again, Renney is wearing a particularly loud sportcoat tonight, so that might have arisen more suspicion right there.
Beyond that, not a lot to report just yet. According to Renney, Darius Kasparitis' numbers from his on-ice conditioning test today were not up to standard, but that the defenseman will be given another shot tomorrow.
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Honda will return to Formula 1 as engine supplier - Mclaren-Honda
Formula 1 changing to the 1.6 liter turbo V6 apparently has Honda's attention as they are returning to F1 but only as an engine supplier. Honda builds amazing motors so it will be interesting to see how they do. It will also be interesting to see how McLaren does with this.
Honda will return to Formula 1 in 2015 as engine supplier to McLaren.
Honda left F1 at the end of 2008, but has been tempted back to the sport by the new 2014 1.6-litre turbocharged V6 engine rules. The firm confirmed in a statement that it has already begun development of its all-new 1.6-litre turbocharged V6 Formula 1 engine, working out of its R&D facility in Tochigi, Japan.
The team will be renamed McLaren Honda.
"For everyone that works for the company, the weight of our past achievements lies heavily on our shoulders," said McLaren boss Martin Whitmarsh . "It's a partnership synonymous with success."
McLaren and Honda won 44 grands prix and eight world championship titles in the 1980s and 1990s.
Honda's decision to return under the new 1.6 turbo rules is expected to further underline the firm's growing commitment to developing high-performance turbocharged engines for its road cars in the future. It already campaigns a 1.6-litre turbocharged engine in the World Touring Car Championship.


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I seriously love these. They're kind of like the shiny black leggings that were in, but they're jeans, so if you don't have skinny legs like Mary-Kate Olsen, you can still rock the trend. Shiny!
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I love this!I actually got this as a sample when I bought some cosmetics and I loved it so much that I went out and bought it. It is light and smooth, doesn't feel greasy at all. I wear it either under makeup during the day or put some on after I wash my face at night, especially in the winter when it is so dry. I often have problems with oiliness, and this moisturizer makes my skin smooth without feeling g...read morereasy. The only reason it isn't 10 stars is the lack of sunscreen--but maybe it wouldn't feel so good on if it did have that in it! — 9 years, 8 months agoKate | 28 reviews
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Hart of Dixie star Jaime King is opening up about her struggles with fertility.
The actress, 35, took to Instagram Friday and explained the painful lengths she went to in order to get pregnant with her son James, now 9 months.
"For all the women out there who think they are alone in this #youarenotalone #ihavetobebravetosupportothers #realtalkhatterrifiesus," she captioned a picture of the long note.
In the note, Jaime revealed that she spent eight years struggling with infertility before welcoming her firstborn child.
"8 yrs of pain & undiagnosed PSOC [Polycystic ovary syndrom] & Endometriosis," she wrote. "5 miscarriages, 5 rounds of IVF [In vitro fertilization], 26 IUIs [Intrauterine insemination], most with no outcome, 4-1/2 years of trying to conceive, 26 hours of brutal labor, early delivery b/c of sudden preeclampsia, tearing and tearing after the stitches were in once I was home."
While this is the first in-depth explanation of her health condition, in May she spoke with ABC News about her struggles.
"This baby was a long time in the making and I feel like the universe put a little extra magic dust in him," she shared. "He's like the happiest, most joyful, social and loving [baby]."


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Former Forest Lake attorney Robert Rancourt inducted into Drug Court Hall of Fame
Chisago County Judge Robert Rancourt was inducted into the Stanley Goldstein Drug Court Hall of Fame in July. The ceremony closed the National Association of Drug Court Professionals annual training conference in Washington, DC. The honor comes as Judge Rancourt completes his two-year tenure as chairman of the NADCP Board of Directors.
The Hamline University Law School graduate and former Wyoming city attorney operated a law office in Forest Lake and Lindstrom before his 2001 appointment as a trial judge in the Tenth Judicial District.
Since then, Judge Rancourt has been a Drug Court pioneer, first implementing a Juvenile Drug Court and serving on several task forces aimed at promoting drug treatment for addicted offenders. During his tenure as chairman of the NADCP Board of Directors, Judge Rancourt traveled the country to support Drug Courts on behalf of NADCP and helped drive the expansion of Drug Courts abroad.
He was the first to bring the message of Drug Courts to Italy, where he addressed heads of the national drug control agencies of over 40 countries and held a key meeting with the president of the International Narcotics Control Board in Rome. This year he led a delegation from NADCP to participate in the 56th session of the United Nations Office of Drugs and Crime Commission on Narcotic Drugs in Vienna, Austria, where Drug Courts were front and center for the international community.
Judge Rancourt also has been instrumental in helping Drug Courts maintain funding levels. Under his leadership, NADCP has undertaken groundbreaking initiatives.
"As a judge when I see children separated from their mothers and fathers I know we can do better," Judge Rancourt said during the induction. "When I see our veterans coming home physically and emotion ally broke and getting involved in the criminal justice system due to substance abuse and mental health issues, I know we can do better. Ladies and gentleman, we have to be a voice for the voiceless. We will not stop until we have Drug Court within reach of everyone who needs it in this country."
Drug Courts combine rigorous drug treatment and accountability to compel and support drug-using offenders to change their lives. More than 2,700 Drug Courts are established throughout all 50 states. Since 1994 the NADCP has worked to create and enhance Drug Courts. For more information, visit www.AllRise.org.


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In his first-year seminar, Death and the Meaning of Life, students examined the topic through lenses such as popular music and culture, medicine, business, and psychology. Questions ranged from "Is there an afterlife?" to "How should I treat my elders, my peers, and my juniors who will predecease or survive me?"


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MANHASSET, N.Y. The SD Card Association has announced final approval of the microSD specification for small removable storage cards compatible with current SD devices.
The card is compatible with SanDisk's TransFlash, supported in handsets by Motorola, Samsung, LG, Kyocera, and Sagem. TransFlash cards will operate in the new microSD hosts, and microSD cards will work in TransFlash hosts.
The microSD card will address the need for increased data storage in mobile phones, for which conventional memory cards are considered too large. It is supported by Motorola, Nokia, Samsung, Sharp, Panasonic, Toshiba, and NEC, among others.
"Adoption of the microSD card specification is a key part of the SDA's strategy to address the growing needs of the mobile phone devices market," said Paul Reinhardt, executive director of the SDA, in a statement.


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RED LAKE, Minn. — While traveling across country on the Bassmaster Elite Series trail, Michael Simonton tries to squeeze in a fishing event to introduce kids to fishing.
"I was a school teacher before joining the Elite Series, and one of the things I decided to do before I turned pro was to work with youth," said Simonton.
His latest effort was a day of fishing, June 24, with kids from the Red Lake Youth Fishing League, which mainly consists of children from the Red Lake Indian Reservation. After competing in the Elite Series event in La Crosse, Wis., Simonton drove to Red Lake to spend one day fishing with the kids and the next day fishing with Darwin Sumner, the founder of the Red Lake Youth Fishing League.
"It is so far north that the fishing is incredible," Simonton said.
Twenty-three kids ranging in age from 8 to 18 went out fishing in five boats, including Simonton's Elite Series rig. Simonton took a couple of kids fishing for an hour and a half before they had a picnic lunch. He took a couple more kids fishing for two hours after lunch. "I gave away a rod and reel to the kid who caught the largest bass," said Simonton.
Sumner said the kids know about the Bassmaster Elite Series so they were excited to have Simonton as a guest.
"They thought it was great," said Sumner. "They had so many questions for him."