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Starting from a small workshop with an area of 200 m2 which is specialized in manufacturing facilities located in Eastern Ralling Pademangan Gg. North Jakarta established 24 th. 1993 with the name Fenindo Mitra Perkasa.
Along with the progress of development in Indonesia in all fields and to meet the needs of consumers, especially in the areas of Automotive Equipment, Furniture, Construction & Heavy then at the beginning of th. 2000 we established a company engaged in the field of Supply Materials For Industry by name. PERSADA NUSANTARA STEEL.


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Cisco employees in Brazil donated money from the sale of laptops previously used by Cisco employees to Alchemy, a charity established two years ago to help children caught up in narcotics traffic and violence in Sao Paulo. Alchemy has safe houses where children go after school to eat snacks and to play. Today, Alchemy supports 50 children between 6 and 12 years old; another 60 wait for the chance to participate.
"Even laptops beyond reasonable repair are not wasted," says Lilian Hengleng, a project specialist in Cisco's Brazil sales office. "We cleaned data from the hard drives and donated them to Associação São José, a charity that runs a PC repair course. Now old Cisco equipment is being used in Brazil's first laptop repair course run by a nongovernmental organization."


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JUDY WOODRUFF: Finally tonight, living with Parkinson's disease. That's the subject of a new Frontline documentary airing tonight on many PBS stations. It tells the personal story of correspondent Dave Iverson, who, like his father and brother, was diagnosed with Parkinson's.
In chronicling his own story, he also reports on some of the latest research about causes and treatment. Here's an excerpt from the documentary looking at his family's history.
DR. MATTHEW FARRER, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville: But don't touch the fingers.
DAVE IVERSON, correspondent: Given my family's story, I couldn't help but wonder if Parkinson's was genetic, so I enrolled in a study at Jacksonville's Mayo Clinic.
Until recently, the idea that your DNA might cause Parkinson's was considered unlikely. But geneticists like the Mayo Clinic's Dr. Matthew Farrer are now taking a closer look at the role of the family tree.
DR. MATTHEW FARRER: There was no genetics in Parkinson's disease 10 years ago, none. This century, in the 21st century, it's genetics. The genetics provides molecular clues, rational clues, as to what's going on in the disease process.
DAVE IVERSON: In the past 10 years, Farr and other geneticists have found mutations that cause Parkinson's in six different genes, and they're looking for more.
STUDY WORKER: Just tell me about your family and I can just draw them in.
DAVE IVERSON: OK. So there is me, and I have Parkinson's.
STUDY WORKER: All right.
DAVE IVERSON: And so does one of my brothers. And my father had Parkinson's.
DAVE IVERSON: And beyond individual family ties, geneticists are now tracking Parkinson's genes in whole populations.
STUDY WORKER: It's my understanding that you come from Norway, background is Norwegian.
DAVE IVERSON: Yes, my grandfather was born in Norway, in Barafik, Norway.
STUDY WORKER: Grandfather on what side?
DAVE IVERSON: My father's.
STUDY WORKER: Father.
DAVE IVERSON: In 2004, Mayo scientists helped discover the most common Parkinson's mutation in the Lurk 2 gene. They've now traced it to several locations, including North Africa, near the ancient site of Carthage and, oddly enough, to my ancestral home, the coast of Norway.
DR. MATTHEW FARRER: It spread to Norway, we think, because of Viking occupation. There was Vikings living in and around Carthage in around 1000 A.D., and this particularly mutation is quite common on the northern coastline of Norway.
DAVE IVERSON: My grandfather's birthplace is on the Norwegian coast next door to Norway's first Viking settlement. So did my own family's Parkinson's saga begin a thousand years ago when some sea-faring relative came calling in Carthage?
New focus on genetics
JUDY WOODRUFF: Dave Iverson talked with our Jeffrey Brown this afternoon.
JEFFREY BROWN: Dave, as we see from that clip, one road you went down was your own family history. So what has changed about our understanding about the role of genetics in Parkinson's?
DAVE IVERSON: Well, as Matt Farrer said in that clip, Jeff, it wasn't until fairly recently that we thought genetics played a role in Parkinson's disease at all. In fact, I can remember decades ago talking with my father's neurologist who said, "There's no need to worry. Parkinson's isn't something that has any sort of familial connection."
So it's only been quite recently that we've discovered still rather rare that sometimes in families there are these genetic tendencies.
JEFFREY BROWN: And you're still -- how does all that play against what we have looked at over, well, of more than a decade now about environmental causes?
DAVE IVERSON: Well, it may be that both things are true. It's still thought that largely Parkinson's is an environmentally caused condition. They're looking at many possibilities, including, for example, exposure to pesticides.
And there's some big studies going on right now in the central valley of California, which is a large agricultural area, also in North Carolina and Iowa, trying to map out whether or not there's a connection between whether or not people are exposed to pesticides have a higher incidence of Parkinson's disease. And there's some real thought that that may likely be true.
But it also may be that there could be an interaction between genes and the environment. In other words, you could have a genetic propensity for getting Parkinson's, but you might not get it. You might be totally fine for your entire life unless you're exposed to a particular toxin and that would then trigger the disease.
As one of the researchers says in this story, there's an old saying which is that genetics loads the gun, but environment pulls the trigger. And that may be part of what plays out with Parkinson's.
Exercise may slow Parkinson's
JEFFREY BROWN: You know, you look in this documentary at a lot of issues and developments in treatments. One very intriguing thing was the role of exercise. Tell us a little bit about that.
DAVE IVERSON: Well, what people are starting to find is that exercise may play a real role both in protecting the brain, making it less likely that you might get Parkinson's, but also as importantly -- more importantly for someone like me -- it may really play a role in slowing the progression of the disease.
And there's lots of interesting research going on. One that we detail in the film has to do with animal research, where monkeys are trained to run on treadmills and the buff monkeys appear to do much better than the sedentary monkeys once they're given a low dose of a toxin that creates a Parkinson's-like condition.
They really continue to do very well after getting that toxic dose. Even their brains look different. Their production of a substance called dopamine, which is key, which is what goes missing in Parkinson's, remains almost the same.
So there's a lot of indicators right now that exercise may play a really important role for anyone who has Parkinson's.
Parkinson's is 'idiosyncratic'
JEFFREY BROWN: Dave, I want to ask you, because this is clearly such a fascinating mix of your professional interest and now personal concerns. Where do things stand for you personally, health-wise with the disease?
DAVE IVERSON: Well, I'm extraordinary fortunate in many, many things in my life, including my own situation with this condition. Parkinson's is very idiosyncratic. It proceeds one way with one person, another with someone else.
As Michael J. Fox likes to say, we each get our own customized version of the disease, but unfortunately none of them come with operating instructions.
But I'm really lucky. I'm doing very well. And I'm extraordinarily hopeful about the future. You know, we often talk about sort of winning or losing the battle with these diseases. And I don't know. I don't know, Jeff, when a cure will come.
But I do know you can fight the battle. I do know that there's enormous reason to be hopeful. And I'm myself extraordinarily hopeful about what the future will bring.
JEFFREY BROWN: All right, the "Frontline" documentary tonight is "My Father, My Brother, and Me." Dave Iverson, take good care, and thanks for talking with us.
DAVE IVERSON: Thank you, Jeff.


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Words that Drizzy has responded to Pusha's alleged diss on 'Exodus 23:1' start spreading after his mentor Lil Wayne fires back at the 'Trouble on My Mind' rapper with 'Goulish'.
Drake might have followed Lil Wayne's footsteps in returning the jab at Pusha T. After Weezy responded to Pusha's alleged diss on "Exodus 23:1" by releasing his own cut, words ran wild that Drizzy has also fired back at the G.O.O.D. Music rapper during his Club Paradise tour stop in Washington, D.C.
According to MTV's RapFix, 25-year-old Drizzy took shot at 35-year-old Pusha when taking the stage at the Verizon Center on Friday, May 25 evening. "If you was doin' 16s when I was 16 and your sh** still flopped and you switched teams don't talk to me my n***a," the "Take Care" singer allegedly told the crowd.
Several fans have taken to their Twitter accounts to share the words. One user under the name of @jcudderlife tweeted, "Drake just responded to pusha T in dc." Another one, @Fillin_TheBlank, wrote, "Drake just dissed Pusha T live at the Club Paradise tour stop in DC," and a third one, @youngking_XVO, claimed, "drake said some things about pusha in dc."
Pusha T ignited the beef with Drizzy and Weezy after he put out his song "Exodus 23:1". It hears the MC taking shots at unnamed targets by spitting, "Contract all f**ked up/ I guess that means you all f**ked up/ You signed to one n***a, that's signed to another n***a, that's signed to three n****s/ Now that's bad luck." However, many believe that it was directed to the "Best I Ever Had" singer and his mentor.
On Thursday, May 24 morning, Weezy responded to the diss track by tweeting, "F**k pusha t and anybody that love em." He later released his new cut, "Goulish," that has him rapping, "F**k Pusha T and anybody that love him / His head up his a**, I'ma have to head butt him / Gut him, Lil Tunechi s**t, weak stomach / It's me, LT like when you heat butter / Ol' p***y in the pan, red is the flag."
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Today's News Synopsis:
The Mortgage Bankers Association reported applications for mortgages increased 6.9% from last week. In order to speed up short sales, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are requiring loan servicers needing more than 30 days to give them an answer in no more than 60 days. It is expected Bank of America will report almost $2 billion of bad home-equity loans tomorrow.
In The News:
Wall Street Journal – "Betting on Vegas Comeback" (4-17-12)
"In the heat of the real-estate boom, MGM Resorts International MGM +0.11% and Dubai World made an ill-fated bet that the Las Vegas real-estate and gambling market would stay strong for years to come, launching an $8.5 billion casino resort called City Center soon before the market turned. Now, after years of struggles, they are betting that the Las Vegas condo market is approaching a bottom."
Bloomberg – "Bank of America Faces Bad Home-Equity Loans: Mortgages" (4-18-12)
"Bank of America Corp., whose home- equity mortgage portfolio exceeds its stock market value, probably will say about $2 billion of junior loans are bad assets tomorrow even as some borrowers are still paying on time."
Mortgage Bankers Association – "Refinance Applications Up, Purchase Applications Down in Latest MBA Weekly Survey" (4-18-12)
"Mortgage applications increased 6.9 percent from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association's (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending April 13, 2012."
Realty Times – "Mortgage Rates Staying Low on Renewed Euro Zone Debt Concerns" (4-18-12)
"It is now obvious that the Euro zone financial crisis did not end with the Greece debt swap that took place recently. This week, Spain has become the latest region of concern as bond yields for that country rose to over 6 percent. In the background, Italy continues to be watched very closely as the financial situation there is also not very stable."
Housing Wire – "Fed opens bidding on AIG CDOs" (4-18-12)
"The Federal Reserve Bank of New York invited eight firms to bid on collateralized debt obligations once held by American International Group ($32.72 0%)."
San Francisco Chronicle – "Fannie Mae Fix By Treasury Said to Preserve U.S. Mortgage Role" (4-18-12)
"U.S. Treasury officials are leaning toward recommending that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac be replaced with a government safety net for the mortgage finance system and continued federal backing for loans to lower-income homebuyers, according to three people briefed on the discussions."
Housing Wire – "California foreclosure reform moves forward" (4-18-12)
"Seven bills reforming some foreclosure rules passed committees in the California state legislature this week. The bills were introduced in February. One set of bills extends protections to tenants, giving them 90 days before eviction after the foreclosure sale of the property. Another increases penalties to banks that fail to maintain blighted homes.
DS News – "California AG Announces Homeowner Bill of Rights Pass Out of Legislative Committees" (4-18-12)
"California Attorney General Kamala Harris announced Tuesday that seven bills in her California Homeowner Bill of Rights passed out of legislative committees."
Inman – "Fannie, Freddie accelerating short sales" (4-18-12)
"Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will require loan servicers who need more than 30 days to make a decision on a short-sale offer to provide weekly status updates and give a thumbs-up or thumbs-down no later than 60 days after receiving an offer."
NAHB – "Home Builders Urge Congress to Provide Certainty and Permanency in Tax Code" (4-18-12)
"The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) today called on Congress to simplify the tax code as part of a comprehensive tax reform effort in order to help small businesses to continue to serve as an engine of economic growth."
Hard Money Loan Closed
Palmdale, California hard money loan closed by The Norris Group private lending. Real estate investor received loan for $60,000 on a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom home appraised for $102,000.
California Real Estate Investor Events:
Bruce Norris of The Norris Group will be at All In or Fold on Saturday, April 28, 2012.
The Norris Group posted a new event. Bruce Norris of The Norris Group will be at the Real Estate Investor Rewind for SJREI at Dublin on Wednesday, May 02, 2012.
Looking Back:
Approximately $326 million in credit went to over 47,000 taxpayers who didn't qualify as first-time homebuyers, according to the Treasury Inspector General. When a borrower in default sought a loan modification, the bank was pursuing foreclosure. Ginnie Mae ended the flat fee for servicing reverse mortgages.
For more information about The Norris Group's California hard money loans or our California Trust Deed investments, visit the website or call our office at 951-780-5856 for more information. For upcoming California real estate investor training and events, visit The Norris Group website and our California investor calendar. You'll also find our award-winning real estate radio show on KTIE 590am at 6pm on Saturdays or you can listen to over 170 podcasts in our free investor radio archive.
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1A Professional Axe Thrower
In November 2013, Robin Irvine, a professional axe thrower in Hemet, California, woke up to two men in her home who were trying to steal the watch that she was wearing. She immediately grabbed her bedside tomahawk and chased the men out of her home while screaming. One of the burglars was apprehended.
Irvine said that it took everything she had not to wield her axe-throwing skills, knowing that she'll hit what she aims for.
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2A House Full of Blackbelts
It just so happened that the Manizales house that the criminal was burgling happened to be occupied by Pan-American karate champion Cristian Garces, along with her instructors and several of her karate cohorts.
The bandit was on his way out with a laptop, two cameras, and more when the martial artists discovered him and took matters into their own hands. (Source | Photo)
3A Vienna Sausage Street Vendor
An armed man ordered a cheese-filled sausage around 3 a.m. at a Vienna, Austria sausage stand, and then pulled out his gun.
The stand cook defeated the would-be robber by stabbing his tongs at the assailant's pistol and knocking it out of his hand during the apparent hold-up.
Hot dog!
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4Caffeinated Starbucks Customers
When a customer of the Seattle-based coffee giant was robbed of her phone and wallet inside a Starbucks storefront in Vallejo, California, a few fellow patrons came to her aid by chasing down the female perpetrator and detaining her until authorities arrived.
Devonna White was arrested on suspicion of robbery, according to authorities.
There's no word on what super-Starbucks java was coursing through the veins of the good samaritans that helped them with the citizens' arrest.
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5A Feisty Grandmother
Two suspects in the UK should have known that before they tried to rob 65-year-old store owner Trude Mian, who ended up chasing one man out of her business with the very knife that he threatened her with.
The botched robbery, which occurred near Braunton in Devon, England in November 2012, ended with no injuries.
Mian said that she picked up the knife after suspect Lee Prouse put it down. He and two others fled the scene after the feisty grandmother ran after them with the blade. leading to their arrests.
You go, grandma.
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6A Restaurateur Who Loves His Customers
Chen, a former bouncer and a martial artist who's practiced Shidokan for 19 years and teaches it, chased down a man after witnessing him allegedly steal a regular customer's phone from the restaurant.
He found the man, later identified as Justin Ballog, at a nearby pizzeria, and took him out using his fighting skills, subduing the alleged bandit until the cops arrived.
Now that's customer service.
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7LL Cool J
So that's exactly what LL Cool J did when someone tried to break into his Los Angeles-area home in 2012, thwarting the crime with hand-to-hand combat.
The intruder came out banged up with a broken nose, jaw, and ribs, while the "Mama Said Knock You Out" hip-hop artist/actor and his family remained safe.
LL, whose real name is James Todd Smith, plays a special agent on the CBS crime drama NCIS: Los Angeles.
Mama told you so.
(Source | Photo)
8IndyCar Driver J.R. Hildebrand
The 2011 Indianapolis 500 Rookie of the Year was out at night walking his dog in October 2013 in the Meridian-Kessler neighborhood of Indianapolis when someone approached him from behind.
He turned around to find a man pointing what appeared to be a gun at him, demanding his cell phone.
Thanks to a keen ear, Hildebrand heard a clicking sound that told his gut the pistol wasn't real. He called the man on it and told him to get lost, which the would-be thief promptly did.
If only IndyCar racing would work that way.
(Source | Photo)
9A Deli Clerk with a Machete
That was the case in Long Island, where a deli worker was being held up by a masked gunman one evening in September 2013.
Instead of complying with the armed bandit, the clerk refused his demands for cash, dodged a bullet that the gunman squeezed off, and then unsheathed a legally-owned machete from behind the counter and started swinging.
As the blade sliced through the air, the thug ran for his life and no money was lost.
Next, please.
(Source | Photo)
10A UFC Fan Who was Having a Bad Day
McGowan's car had been totaled earlier that day, so when he discovered that he was being robbed at gunpoint, the UFC fan decided that he wasn't happy and busted out some Brazilian jiu-jitsu to take down the bandit.
McGowan ended up putting the man in a choke hold and beating him with his own gun. The cops arrived and found that the robber, who was identified as C.J. Gostysnki, also had an AR-15 in his car, along with several rounds of ammo.
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NEW YORK ( TheStreet) -- Amazon.com ( AMZN) reports earnings on Thursday. The stock ended Friday's session up nearly 1% at $228.29, outperforming Apple ( AAPL) as well as the PowerShares QQQ Nasdaq 100 ETF ( QQQ). In fact, last week -- the week before both companies report -- Amazon got the better of Apple and the NASDAQ 100.AMZN data by YCharts
AMZN bears have been waiting quite some time for the stock to tank. Fellow TheStreet contributor Robert Weinstein recently wrote two worthy pessimistic cases against the stock. (See Amazon Isn't Worth Half Its Current Price and Amazon: No Such Thing as Free Shipping). For months, Robert and I have engaged in a private difference of opinion over AMZN. In the last several weeks, we've taken it public via TheStreet. The debate gets at core investing issues. On the surface, it asks, Does valuation matter? However, you cannot leave the conversation there. It requires context. Fleshing it out, in Amazon's case, it's quite clear -- and not as crazy a thought as bears make it out to be -- valuation absolutely does not matter. Save a perfectly normal pullback here or there, Amazon stock continues to perform incredibly well. It was one of only a quarter of Nasdaq stocks to buck the downward trend on Friday. Objectively speaking, to this point, valuation has not mattered. Clearly, as it pertains to AMZN, investors use the P/E ratio as less of a valuation metric and more as a way to measure confidence in the company's ability to grow the top and bottom lines going forward. The bulls get this because they understand Amazon's culture and the way CEO Jeff Bezos has run the business for the last 13 or so years. Bears such as Weinstein do not. Consider the assessment he made of Amazon's margins in the first of the two above-cited articles:
The most probable outcome when Amazon attempts to raise prices in order to increase margins is a loss in growth. In order to bring its P/E multiple to a "reasonable" retailing level of 35, Amazon needs to triple its net margin. Pendola suggests locking customers into the Amazon ecosystem is a valid substitute for profits.That's not quite what I suggest. In any event, let's address Weinstein's discussion of Amazon's margins. First, have a look at the last two years' worth of capital expenditures at Amazon versus the company's profit margin. AMZN Capital Expenditures data by YCharts
If we are to believe Amazon's capital expense guidance for the second quarter, expect them to report that it came in somewhere between $800 million and $900 million when the company releases second-quarter results on Thursday. That's more than double the first quarter number of $386 million.


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Type of Document Master's Thesis Author Thompson, Julia E. Author's Email Address firstname.lastname@example.com URN etd-10192009-110325 Title Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in Women after Hurricane Katrina: Predictors and Symptom Endorsement Degree Master of Arts (M.A.) Department Psychology Advisory Committee
Advisor Name Title Kelley, Mary Lou Committee Chair Beck, Melissa Committee Member Gouvier, Wm. Drew Committee Member Keywords
- trauma
- disaster
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Date of Defense 2009-10-06 Availability unrestricted AbstractHurricane Katrina devastated areas of New Orleans and caused the evacuation of most of the city's residents. Many people were exposed to dangerous storms and flooding and lost many of their possessions. One of the most common psychological disorders following a disaster is Posttraumatic Stress Disorder. This study describes the PTSD symptom endorsement of a sample of women who experienced Hurricane Katrina. In addition, many of these women had previous trauma histories which are also described. Participants included 287 women from New Orleans, Jefferson and East Baton Rouge Parish recruited for a larger study on mother's and children's psychological functioning in the aftermath of Katrina. Participants completed the Posttraumatic Stress Diagnostic Scale and a hurricane exposure questionnaire at 4-7 months (T1) and 14-17 months (T2) post-Katrina. Trauma history, hurricane exposure and demographic variables such as race, income and education were entered into a regression analysis to predict PTSD symptom severity at Time 1. These variables and PTSD symptom severity at T1 were entered into a second regression analysis to predict PTSD symptom severity at T2. At T1, hurricane exposure, trauma history and education predicted T1 PTSD symptom severity. At T2, only T1 PTSD symptom severity was significantly predictive of T2 PTSD symptom severity. Results of the analyses and the description of symptom endorsement are discussed in light of current criticisms about the conceptualization of PTSD. Files
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de JOE SCHAEPPI
Acerca del libro
There's a world above us that we often spend most of our lives staring up at. However a few spend their lives trying to do nothing more than stare down from it. This book is a photographic journey that melds the lofty mythical world above clouds with much more grounded reflection photographs that in combination stop us- leaving us wanting nothing more than to step into and explore the life of every image for ourselves. What lies in these pages is a blissful escape, both profound and epic. These images are rare, and were zealously sought out for- you won't pick up this book without feeling lost in it. !
To see more visit: www.silentsymphonies.com
Características y detalles
- Categoría Fotografía artística
Apaisado grande, 33×28 cm
70 Páginas
- Fecha de publicación jul. 15, 2010
- Etiquetas New Zealand, fine art landscapes, Viking, Switzerland, landscape, awesome, stoke, epic, inspiring, inspiration, passion, surf, river, lakes, water, snow, snowboarding, mountains, skiing, Inversions, Reflections, ocean, surfing, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Epicstoke, happiness
Acerca del creador
"When our flames have burned out, our energy and passion exhausted, Joe continues. Not to outlast or outdo, but out of the purest form: passion and interest. Joe's personal journey as a photographer, athlete, and friend have brought him to extreme, awe-inspiring areas of the world and special places in people's hearts and memories. The photography Joe shares with us is personal and relevant; his photos exude passion and inspiration, willing us to pursue our dreams just as Joe has." - Andy Weis Because of Joe's overwhelming passion to pursue his dreams, he finds himself in incredible places that many people wouldn't go otherwise or aren't able to access. His passion to share these places, inspire, and give back led him to begin using his talents as as a photographer to capture some of these remarkable places at our world's ends with his own vibrant, eye-popping, mind blowing photographic style.
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Non-violence is very difficult but it uproots the problem, thus enabling both parties to see and hear each other.
Most emotions have no words. One has to interpret the actions and administer healing through actions.
The Chinese manual, the I-Ching, a set of 64 maxims has one named 'Calculated Inaction'. "Words, may be spoken, but not understood", the oracle reads. These are times when people may be beset by problems, but are required to wait until they subside. They may not seek solutions. They must be still.
Waiting also develops understanding, a knowledge of alternatives. More than one course of action can dawn on the mind, leading to a new interpretation of the problem.
Waiting requires acceptance of our time and our space.
What seemed to be malice, may be an attack of unreasonable anger or frustrated love or broken dreams which the assailant must quell by the use of common sense.
This takes time, and we must let the "Superior Man" in ourselves and in others assert himself over all "Inferiors". The I-Ching designates this process as "No destination."
Waiting appears to most people as a waste of time. They feel that life is evaporating before their eyes, and that their golden hours are being stolen from them.
According to Vedanta philosophy, it is quite the opposite. Each action, requires another action, but it is only between thoughts, and between actions that persons can catch a glimpse of their own soul.
John Bunyan wrote the wonderful allegory, Pilgrim's Progress behind bars.
Mahatma Gandhi and Nelson Mandela knew how to wait even in prison.
Those who wait upon the Lord will walk and not faint. Waiting in the correct attitude, allows good feelings to take root, just as an undisturbed seed can open up and break the ground. Actually, it takes a tremendous number of nerves and muscles to keep still; as the earth whirls to keep in orbit.
Waiting for and waiting upon ourselves is a prelude to discovery.
Happiness that has been waited for carries with it an understanding, and an avoidance of doubts, fears and regrets.
Instant gratification is all too often followed by instant remorse. Waiting requires intelligence. It is knowing how long to wait, and what not to do or say. It is a mental game that each one must play by rules which only circumstances can dictate.
Waiting is not a waste of time. It requires alertness, awareness and a keen hold on the mind, attitude is everything.
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BEREA -- Freshman Dan Arkin won the javelin to lead the Ohio Northern men's outdoor track & field team to a third place finish at the OAC Championships on Saturday afternoon at Finnie Stadium on the campus of Baldwin Wallace.
Northern finished with 106 points.
Mount Union won the meet with 231 points, John Carroll was second with 131 points and ONU was third.
Arkin captured the javelin with a throw of 177-0.
Both ONU relays earned All-OAC honors on the day.
The 4x400-meter relay team of junior James Rader, junior Jonathan Roseler, sophomore Christian Rupe and freshman Patrick Jeffries finished second in 3:20.03.
The 4x100-meter relay team of senior Josh Colbert, sophomore Jojuan Fisher, Roseler and Rupe finished third in 41.87 seconds.
Colbert recorded a fifth place finish in the 100-meter dash in 10.88 seconds, Roseler was seventh in 400-meter dash in 50.35 seconds and Jeffries was eighth in the 400-meter hurdles in 57.17 seconds.
Junior Nate Rosenbaum earned All-OAC honors in the 5,000-meter run with a third place finish in 15:18.64 and freshman Aaren Hemmelgarn was fifth in 15:22.96.
In triple jump, junior Ryan Brancheau finished fourth and sophomore Robbie Brinkman finished fifth, with leaps of 12.79 meters (41-11.50) and 12.72 meters (41-8.75), respectively.
Brinkman was fifth in the 110-meter hurdles in 15.70 seconds and Brancheau finished seventh in the high jump, clearing 1.83 meters (6-0.00).
Freshman Kase Schalois finished fourth in the 3,000-meter steeplechase and freshman Adam Berry was sixth in 9:49.90 and 9:50.86, respectively.
Sophomore Eric Wymer was seventh in the 1,500-meter run in 4:03.29.
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News of the Weird
In March, Harry Jackson, 26, was in jail in Woodbine, Ga., on several minor charges such as driving on a suspended license. However, allegedly bending to pressure from fellow inmates, Jackson agreed to break out of jail, steal cigarettes at a nearby convenience store and break back in to jail. "Don't come back empty-handed," one inmate supposedly warned him. Jackson was apprehended climbing over a fence to get back in to jail. In May, based on the earlier charges plus the escape and subsequent burglary, a judge sentenced him to 20 years (as opposed to the two to three years he was originally set to serve).
Beer: The Miracle Drug
(1) A naked, 47-year-old man was taken to a
burn center in El Paso, Texas, in July after "friends" won
a bet and set his prosthetic leg on fire (the flames quickly spread to his
body). The man admitted to police that he had lost the bet fair-and-square
because he downed "only" six beers. He was treated for several days
and released. (2) In June, two 34-year-old men in Horsham, Australia,
underwent surgery as a result of a plan hatched during a bout of drinking. They
had both wondered if it would hurt to get shot by an air rifle and thus obliged
each other.
Redneck Chronicles
From Florida's Panhandle Region: (1) A
24-year-old man was arrested in Crestview,
Fla., in April after he allegedly
removed a window air-conditioner and crawled into a house in which his wife was
staying. They had recently separated, and the man told police that he had not
"gotten any" in three weeks and was going to "get some."
(2) In June in Okaloosa
County, passenger
Courtnea Bradley, 21, allegedly roughed up the driver of a car while it was
moving, forcing it to swerve wildly and thus endangering her baby in the back
seat. At the subsequent traffic stop, a defiant Bradley allegedly told
officers, "My (expletive) family is one of the richest around, and we will
have y'all's (expletive) jobs."
Cultural Diversity
- In June at a meeting of police chiefs, Britain's head constable said
police were being "buried" under a "telephone
directory"-sized (6,497 pages) compilation of rules and regulations.
Supposedly, the rules explain in massive detail how to perform simple
activities like using handcuffs and riding bicycles.
- In July, acknowledging pressure from local activists to create
restrooms that would be familiar to Asian immigrants, officials at the Exchange
Centre shopping mall in Rochdale, England, said they would remove toilets from
two of the facility's restroom stalls and build "Nile pans," also
known as "squat toilets" (or, as Westerners refer to them,
"holes in the ground"). The officials said they were trying to serve
the needs of immigrants living in Greater Manchester.
Latest Religious Messages
- One of Britain's 200 or so "consecrated hermits" might soon be homeless because the owner of her cottage in rural Shropshire County has listed it for sale. Karen Markham, 44, lives by rules set down by St. Benedict, the founder of Western monasticism, that require her to rise at 4 a.m., pray and chant for three hours, then contemplate in silence. For recreation, she weaves rugs made of wool from local sheep, according to a May report in the Daily Telegraph.
- In July, a fifth-grade teacher at Jacox
Elementary School in Norfolk, Va.,
resigned after administrators discovered she was rubbing "holy oil"
on students and their desks during school.
Questionable Judgments
At press time, the city council of Barre, Vt.,
continues to debate extending its pet "leash" law to cats, following
a woman's complaint that a neighbor's cat has fouled her yard with droppings.
In the few towns that try to enforce leash laws on cats, a main rationale has
been to protect birds. (The late U.S.
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that leashing was "against the nature of the cat.")
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Unity Foundation to hold two events
The Unity Foundation will host two events on Friday, December 13, and both will be held at Grand Arbor, 4403 Pioneer Road Southeast, Alexandria.
The first event is the Community Christian Men's Breakfast from 6:30 to 7:30 a.m. Breakfast service will begin at 6:15 a.m. The Bible Study is a DVD series by Chip Ingram on spiritual simplicity. All men are invited to attend. The cost is $5 per person.
The second event is the Unity Lunch and Learn. Lunch service will begin at 11:45 a.m., and this month's topic is "Family Charters."
The speaker is Mark Deterding, and he will be joined by a panel comprised of Jessie Hjelle, Jim Emter and Dustin Thornburg.
The cost for the lunch is $10. Everyone is invited to attend.
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A fanatical birder blogging about Screech owls in owl box, backyard birding and wildlife in the Northeast USA.
Owl box: Open house
This wonderful home is located in NW New Jersey only a short flight away from a small meandering creek. The box is located on just over 1 acre of land that features bird feeders providing more than adequate hunting opportunities. The property backs onto a large farm which offers tree cover on the edge of large grass tracts.
The owl box is well maintained and features state of the art flashing security above and below the box. In addition, the landlord has installed a state of the art monitoring system that alerts him of any unwanted intruders such as squirrels. The landlord has over three years of experiencing dealing with squirrel evictions.
Recent upgrades to the box include an internal perch as well as a fledgling perch that will be installed prior to the owlets leaving the box. All interested parties please contact Owlman at 1 800-SCREECH-OWL. The sellers described himself as HIGHLY MOTIVATED.
3 comments:
- Larry said...
Hey Owlman,
What size is your "Owl Box"? What size is the opening and the floor?
Mine has a 9 1/4" x 8" floor, it's 16" deep and has a 3" entrance hole.
You might want to try a baffle around the tree, above and below the box if it's accessible from top and bottom by the squirrels. I cut baffles out of sheet metal and fit them to the trees that have boxes mounted on them on my property. So far (fingers crossed) they have kept out the non-bird critters!
- October 16, 2008 at 6:15 PM
- Owlman said...
Hey Larry,
Have you had success with your box? I'd love to see photos of the baffle do you have any up on your blog? Have you thought about investing in an owl cam?
I'll check the dimensions and post those in a bit. Thanks for stopping in. Hopefully we can share Screech owl stories this Spring!
- October 17, 2008 at 12:57 PM
- Owlman said...
Hey Larry,
My owl box dimensions match yours pretty closely. The bottom of the entry hole is just over 12 feet off the ground. The entrance hole is 3". The floor is 8" x 8" and the box is 15" deep. The new roof is 21" by 15 ½".
My latest post has pictures of the upgraded owl box.
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Naza-M Assistant Software Installation
Software and Driver Installation
- STEP1: Please download assistant software and driver from our website. Then decompress.
- STEP2: Connect MC and PC via USB cable, power on MC.
- STEP3: If operating system tries to install driver automatically, cancel it.
- STEP4: Open folder DJI_USB_Driver, follow the Driver Installation Manual strictly to finish installation.
Naza-M GUI
- Firmware upgrade: update your firmware from server, keep your autopilot system up-to-date.
- Disable All Knob
- Check for Updates: Check out the latest versions of assistant software and firmware. If necessary, you can follow the links displayed to find the download page.
- Info: Information regarding your product.
- Error Code
Chinese:Chinese interface.
English:English interface.
EXPORT:Export configure data.
IMPORT: Import vertion compatible configure data.
WRITE: Write data of the current page to your MC. The parameter or the title of which will turn red and bold when modified, make sure you click the Write button or press Enter to update your system. Optional parameters will be written to MC directly after modification.
READ: read parameters from MC for current page.
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Control mode indication
MC Output On Indicates there are outputs to ESCs; when communication is built up between MC and assistant software via USB cable, MC Output Off appears, it indicates no output to motors, then you can configure your multi-rotor with assistant software more safely!
Red light:MC<->PC has been disconnected.
Green light:MC<->PC has been connected.
Blue light:MC<->PC communication.
Here you can find all the configuration contents in Configuration chapter
Configuration step.
- Please power the MC first, then connect your MC to a internet enabled computer by the USB cable before you open the assistant software.
- You have to register at the first time you use the assistant software.
- It will auto detect software version when you open the assistant software and prompt Check for Updates window if your version is not the latest one.
- Do not disconnect MC and PC when you are using the assistant software..
Naza-M Firmware Upgrade
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- STEP1: Make sure your computer is connected to the Internet.
- STEP2: Please close all the other applications during the firmware upgrade, including anti-virus software and firewall.
- STEP3: Make sure the power supply is securely connected. DO NOT un-plug the power supply until firmware upgrade has finished.
- STEP4: Connect MC to PC with micro-USB cable, DO NOT break connection until firmware upgrade is finished.
- STEP5: Run Software and wait for connection.
- STEP6: Select TOOL -> Firmware Upgrade.
- STEP7: Server will check your current firmware version, and get the latest firmware prepared for the unit.
- STEP8: If there is a firmware version more up-to-date than your current version, you will be able to click the Upgrade button.
- STEP9: Wait until Assistant software reads finished.
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- If firmware upgrade failed, MC will enter waiting for firmware upgrade status automatically, please try again with the above procedures.
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Chow Down with Tasty Survival Soup
Compliments of Jumbogumbo Joe Schultz of India Joze Restaurant
Tuesday 7 PM December 11th
Outside City Council Chambers 809 Center St.
Last Council Meeting of the Year Ignores Winter Shelter Emergency
Wander inside as the Old City Council pats itself on the back and the New City Council makes speeches and takes office. The Council then adjourns to warm beds until January 8th, leaving 90% of the homeless community without shelter and illegal if they make it themselves.
Pamela Comstock, Cynthia Mathews, and Micah Posner take office replacing Katherine Beiers, Tony Madrigal, and Ryan Coonerty during the evening session of City Council.
8-8:30 PM (time uncertain)
Civic Auditorium 307 Church St.
Schmooze with shady politicians & mangling media
Share coffee & snacks across the street in the Civic
Fight the Crackdown, Ticketing, & Property Seizures
Demand A Ceasefire in the Winter War Against the Homeless Community
Demand ACTION to increase shelter this winter, let homeless people legally shelter themselves somewhere, provide legal overnight park-and-sleep places for those in vehicles, and rein in abusive police officers and vigilante attacks.
When the Council takes NO ACTION...
Organize independently for survival and self-defense.
Don't roll over for brutality and bigotry!
Bring Sleeping Bags, Blankets, Cameras, and Friends.
Flier by Norse of HUFF (Homeless United for Friendship & Freedom) 423-4833 http://www.huffsantacruz.org 309 Cedar PMB #14B S.C. 12-6-12
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Explore Arizona with Central Arizona Lifelong Learners program
By Guy Harrison, Media & Marketing Specialist
PINAL COUNTY, Ariz. - The state of Arizona is full of history and adventure. Through Central Arizona College's Lifelong Learners program, participants can revisit the wonders of the Grand Canyon State or experience them for the very first time.
C.A.L.L.'s Central Arizona Travelers has organized a Tour de Arizona of sorts with a side trip to Baja California for whale watching this spring.
Kartchner Caverns - The Throne Room
Tue., Feb. 22, 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
This latest room to be opened for tours includes more of the stunning cave features witnessed in the The Big Room.
Limit of 10 participants. Cost - $40 for C.A.L.L. members, $55 for non-members.
MIM - Musical Instrument Museum
Mon., March 7, 11 a.m.
Home of some 10,000 musical instruments from around the world, this new museum promises to become one of the major attractions in Arizona. Visit the guitar gallery, the celebrity gallery, traveling exhibits, and exhibits from nearly 200 countries and geographical regions of the world.
Celebrate the similarities and differences of the world's cultures as expressed through music. Integrated audio and video experiences will enable students to appreciate the sounds of instruments from around the world as well as to see these instruments played in their cultural context.
Cost - $10 for members, $25 for non-members.
Taliesin West - Frank Lloyd Wright's Studio
Tue., March 15, 10:45 a.m.
Acclaimed as one of Frank Lloyd Wright's greatest masterpieces, Taliesin West displays Wright's ability to integrate indoor and outdoor spaces. Travelers will visit the Cabaret Theater, Music Pavilion, Seminar Theater and his private office, all connected by dramatic terraces, gardens and walkways.
Situated on nearly 600 acres of Sonoran Desert, this is a National Historic Landmark. After a tour of Taliesin and a picnic lunch, participants will visit Pedro Guerrero's home (Wright's personal photographer) in Florence to view photographs of Wright and hear about his memories of life with the famous architect.
Limit of 20 participants
Cost - $24 for members, $45 for non-members.
Baja Whale Safari
Wed., Mar. 23 to Tue., Mar. 29
Have you ever touched a whale? Large numbers of Gray Whales migrate to the Pacific Coast of Baja California every winter to give birth. This trip is an opportunity to see the mothers and their babies up close and personal.
Travelers will fly to San Diego where they will meet guides who will travel to the Baja, stopping to explore points of interest and investigate the geology, ecology and history of this fascinating and exotic desert peninsula.
Guided boat rides will take travelers among the whales in Scammon's Lagoon (Ojo de Liebre) and Bahia de San Ignacio. More than 1000 whales and hundreds of babies have been seen in these waters.
Participants will visit Ensenada, El Rosario, Guerrero Negro, San Ignacio, Catavina and San Quintin, enjoying a lobster dinner and special Mexican traditions. Guests will visit the unique gardens of Catavina, the San Vicente Community Museum, a bird-filled salt marsh, sandy beaches and beautiful landscapes.
This highly-popular trip fills up quickly, so register soon to avoid disappointment. Travelers will require a passport.
The nonrefundable trip fee includes all transportation (plane, bus and boat), seven nights lodging, all meals, bilingual guides and entrance fees. The trip fee does not include optional trip insurance, optional single supplement, tips, or personal expenses. The cost for the trip is $1495 for C.A.L.L. members and $1590 for non-members.
The Orpheum Theater Tour
Fri., March 25, 10 a.m.
Built in 1929, the Orpheum is the last remaining example of theater palace architecture in the Valley of the Sun. Restored for $14 million, it is a state-of-the-art showcase for arts and entertainment.
Visitors will explore the special features of this beautiful building that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Limit of 20 participants.
Cost - $12 for members, $25 for non-members.
The Desert Caballeros Western Museum
Thu., April 7, 10 a.m.
The Desert Caballeros Western Museum is the setting for the Fifth Annual Cowgirl Up! Art from the Other Half of the West Invitational Exhibition & Sale. There is nothing but pure magic for the 50 extraordinarily talented artists who are invited each year to participate. The museum is honored to carry the banner for the West's best women artists.
Cost - $15 for members, $30 for non-members.
PING Golf Club Factory Tour
Wed., April 13, 10 a.m.
PING Golf is the name by which Karsten Manufacturing is known worldwide. The name Karsten came from the original creator of the first PING club, a putter. If you love golf - or just want to see what a successful international golf club manufacturing plant looks like from the inside, this tour is outstanding.
Limit of 20 participants.
Cost - No Charge for members, $20 for non-members.
Grand Canyon by Boat
May 20-22
Experience the number one adventure tour in the United States - 40 miles of scenic adventure on the Colorado River in pontoon boats, lunch on a sandy beach under towering cliffs and a helicopter ride from the canyon bottom to the 4700-foot rim of the grandest canyon in the country.
The day on the river includes exciting rapids as well as smooth water, an optional hike to Travertine Falls, and views of some of the most spectacular rock formations in the world.
The nonrefundable trip fee includes transportation, two nights lodging sharing a double room, lunch on the river, eight-person pontoon boat for a day, tip for the boatman, a helicopter ride to the rim, and guide services. Other meals not included.
Cost - $605 for members, $700 for non-members.
For more information on C.A.L.L. programs, or to register for any of these excursions, please contact Joel Beck by phone at 480-677-7721 or by e-mail at firstname.lastname@example.com.


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Every week you're invited to join me in Writer's Workshop by responding to one of the provided writing prompts posted each Tuesday. The directions are simple:
- Choose a writing prompt from the list provided that inspires you most.
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Writing Prompts:
1.) Share something you learned in June.
2.) 10 Things you hope to accomplish this summer.
3.) Show us your red, white, and blue!
4.) Share your top favorite photo you took in June. Give us the back story.
5.) Write a blog post inspired by the word: blooming
Some Favorite Entries From Last Week:
"Once I began dabbling in this hobby of photography, I learned about the golden hour. It can occur at sunrise or sunset, and the lighting is amazing." -These Days Of Mine
"A million years ago on the first day of 6th or 7th grade, a group of the soon to be Popular Girls asked me to join their Sticker Club." -Mommablogsalot
"The dunes were magnificent, miles and miles of soft silky pink sand stretching into the horizon." –The Road Goes Ever Ever On
"And Larry simply cannot rely on the fact that he is in the same house he has been in for the last fifteen years and that we have yet to move the furniture around; he has to turn on a light." –Not Just Another Mother Blogger
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Rebeccamycin Analog in Treating Patients With Advanced Kidney Cancer
This study has been completed.
Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Information provided by (Responsible Party):
Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
First received: April 6, 2000
Last updated: April 3, 2013
Last verified: April 2013
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|Study Status:
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|Study Completion Date:
|March 2005
|Primary Completion Date:
|March 2005 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
Ibrahim D, Hussain M, LoRusso P, et al.: Rebeccamycin analog (BMY-27557-14) in renal cell cancer (RCC): preliminary results of a phase II trial. [Abstract] Proceedings of the American Society of Clinical Oncology A-2373, 2001.


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Sonoma Pergola Great Room by Fire Stone
The Sonoma Great Room by Fire Stone features cedar wall panels, lattice ceiling panels, stucco planters, a gas fireplace, grill and furniture. You can even add a flat-screen TV and a full dining room table. I mean come on. Flat screen TV? Absolutely.


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Mount Cook
One breaktaking drive from Queenstown to Mount Cook.
Make sure you have your campervan handy and stocked up with snacks, and grab your camera as the drive from Queenstown to Mount Cook is one of the most stunning drives I have ever experienced.
Snow capped mountains, lush greenery and piercing blue waters set the backdrop for the drive. Take advantage of those views and stop on the way to soak up the beautiful surroundings.
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The Elk River Pioneers had an early six-run lead but lost to the St. Michael Saints 9-8 on Wednesday evening in St. Michael.
The Saints scored five runs in the fifth off Lance Johnson and reliever Dan Ebner. Johnson gave up six runs (five earned) in four-plus innings, and Ebner gave up three in five innings, taking the loss.
Jake Braun was 2-for-4 with three RBI and Tony Jarmoluk 3-for-5 with three runs and an RBI for Elk River (1-14).
Alan Frank got the win for St. Michael (11-1) despite giving up eight runs (six earned) in 7 2/3 innings. He struck out six. D.J. Hess pitched 1 1/3 scoreless innings for the save.
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Broncos, Steelers trade barbs over center Wallace's hit
It is a well-known, if not entirely accurate axiom that an offensive lineman draws attention only when he misses a key block, commits an ill-timed penalty or finds some other way to mess up. Or, in the case of Steelers center Cody Wallace, when his name is mentioned in connection with the b-word.
In a 34-27 win over Denver on Dec. 20 at Heinz Field, Wallace nailed safety David Bruton Jr. with a diving, helmet-to-helmet hit that drew a 15-yard penalty for unnecessary roughness, a $23,152 fine and apologies from the perpetrator. Wallace later said he was trying to protect teammate Antonio Brown.
Some of the Broncos still are simmering. One of them, safety Darian Stewart, told reporters this week that Wallace is "going to be sore" after Sunday's AFC divisional playoff game in Denver and added, "I'm cutting him," an apparent reference to taking out Wallace's knees.
After practice Wednesday, Wallace seemed more amused by the gaggle of reporters in front of his locker than concerned about the comments. Not amused was guard Ramon Foster, who answered back.
"You put that kind of stuff out there, that just gives you a bigger bull's eye," Foster said. "Those guys, that's their problem. Hopefully the refs will be looking at that. The league needs to look at that because that's making a bounty. So, you want to talk about safety? Address that. Take a stand on that. They made a bounty on a guy who hadn't done anything to him."
Bounty is a nasty four-letter word in NFL circles. If Stewart never actually uttered it, he did seem to imply potential mayhem.
"It's not going to be anything as far as cheap or anything," Stewart said. "We're going to get them between the lines, between the plays, the whistle. So, I mean (Wallace) is going to be sore after the game. That's how I see it, man. He comes out on a screen (pass), he better not come at (me). I'm cutting him (at the knees). That's where I am with it."
Wallace, drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in 2008 and with his sixth NFL team, chuckled over the media horde he attracted and took it all in stride.
"They wanted to stick up for their guy, like I was for AB," he said. "That's good, and that's the sign of a good team."
Asked if he liked being "Public Enemy No. 1," Wallace, who has started every game this season in place of injured All-Pro center Maurkice Pouncey, laughed again and said, "No, I wouldn't say all that."
"It's understandable," he said. "I knew at the time when it happened I was in the wrong. The league handled it the way they wanted to, and I paid my fine. Just move on and see what happens."
As for going at his knees, Wallace said, "That happens a lot, anyways."
Offensive tackle Marcus Gilbert said, "You can talk all the talk, but once you're on the field, (Stewart) has to make plays. We'll see him. I'm not concerned. We're gonna stand up for our guy."
Some Broncos apparently tried to downplay the controversy Wednesday. Cornerback Aqib Talib, who had said Wallace should have been suspended, said, "You expect a physical game. I don't think it will mean anything. And I know him a little bit. I got to know him (in Tampa Bay in 2012). He's a pretty good guy, if I remember."
"We're just focused on playing our football. Really. All the other stuff, whatever is said, is just noise," Denver nose tackle Sylvester Williams said.
Low-key off the field, Wallace presents a marked contrast on it. The hit was his third unnecessary roughness penalty this season. Flags aside, his aggressiveness "is kind of what's made me valuable here," he said. "I've got to work hard to do what I can out there."
"Cody's a hard, tough, physical player that loves to play the game of football," Gilbert said. "He shows it out there on the field."
Rob Rossi and Mark Kaboly contributed to this report. Bob Cohn is a staff writer for the Tribune-Review. Reach him at firstname.lastname@example.com or via Twitter@BCohn_Trib.


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Mrs. Mary Hemingway, widow of Ernest Hemingway, said yesterday that she had accepted long ago that her husband committed suicide, but that she had never been quoted in print to this effect "because no one happened to ask me."
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For the first time, American scientists have combined satellites, sophisticated imaging and airborne searches to locate large chunks of ocean debris that can be dangerous to marine life.
The scientists, who carried out their project over the northern summer, used ocean circulation models and satellites to pinpoint potential areas where they could fly in and use visible and thermal imaging to locate debris.
Much of the floating junk comes from industrial fishing, logging and dumping.
"This is really the first time an effort involving satellite technology and an airborne search has been done," said Dr James Churnside, the lead scientist on the project, a joint venture by NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. "This really helped us narrow down our search so we didn't have to scan the entire Pacific."
Ocean debris off Alaska is a growing problem for wildlife. The biggest threat comes from abandoned fishing nets that drift in the ocean and trap nearly everything in their path. Most of the nets are made from translucent, synthetic materials, so they decay slowly and are almost impossible for animals to see, said Javier Velez-Arocho, who runs the Environmental Protection Agency's marine debris program.
"When they drift for miles or months they catch sea birds, turtles, seals and endangered animals."
The nets have been known to travel from the open seas to coral reefs teeming with marine life. Once they reach the reefs, divers have to cut them out by hand and load them onto inflatable boats, a difficult and dangerous process.
For environmentalists, the goal is to get to the nets before they reach the reefs, where the risk of entanglement is greatest. That is where Dr Churnside and his team have stepped in.
Using ocean circulation models, the team estimated where currents, winds and other conditions might concentrate debris. From space, three satellites measured sea surface temperatures and roughness to find regions where swirling eddies might suck in debris and cause mass accumulations.
That led the team to make more than a half dozen trips in a plane equipped with sensors to detect objects floating along the coast. Colour and thermal imagers let them see what was above the surface, and laser-based radar, or lidar, let them see what was beneath it.
Because conditions changed by the minute, Dr Churnside and others were fed satellite data from colleagues in Maryland even as they crisscrossed northern stretches of the Pacific coast.
"We predicted convergence regions weeks ahead of time," said Karen Friedman, a contractor for the oceans agency who helped analyse data from the satellites.
The team successfully located a variety of debris, but because it was only a test, none of it was actually removed.
Dr Churnside said he hoped to expand the project next year to survey an area of coral reefs north of Hawaii. If the scientists could track down debris there, he said, they could send a ship with a crane to scoop it up before it damaged the reefs.
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Munhall officials discuss communication problems, nonemergency phone numbers
Munhall officials are discussing whether a new nonemergency phone number is needed for the police department after councilman Rick Brennan reported various communication problems.
"I just think that what we have now is not working," Brennan said at a meeting on Wednesday. "We're almost alienating our police department from the people."
Calls to the former police number, 412-464-7300, are rerouted to the Allegheny County 911 Center as part of the borough's switch from its own dispatching service to county communications earlier this year.
Police Capt. Scott Snyder acknowledged an increased call volume recorded in the department's monthly report as a result of the switch, because of emergency and nonemergency calls being dispatched by the 911 center.
Before the switch, borough dispatchers were able to handle a variety of nonemergency calls.
The borough office number, 412-464-7310, sends callers to an automated message where they can press 7 to speak to someone in the police department. That option has another automated message in which callers can search a department directory.
Brennan said he had several problems with the automated system when attempting to reach police Chief Pat Campbell.
"There's a big room for improvement," Brennan said about the system.
"I think we've lost a community-friendly police department by not having someone man that desk," councilman Rob Falce said.
"We have plenty of people who can pick up a phone," councilman Bernie Shields said. "No one's assigned to do it."
Mayor Raymond Bodnar suggested increasing a security guard's hours so he could be around to answer the phones.
Council took no action on the matter when Shields said the additional hours would make the employee full time, which includes benefits.
After further discussion, including a few audience comments, it was decided that the phone vendor, Telephonix, would be contacted to fix the communication problems.
"It's easily rectifiable," council president Dan Lloyd said.
Bodnar swore in new Civil Service Commission alternate members Harold Woodburn and Raymond Kondas.
Council appointed Benefits Network Inc. as the borough's broker of record for health plan and negotiations by a 5-1 vote. Council vice president Harvey Inglis was absent. Councilman Rich Votedian dissented.
Council approved entering into an agreement with Optimus Risk Services for safety and health services in relation to workers compensation premium reduction and case management services. The agreement is effective on Oct. 1 at no cost for one year, then $795 per month effective Oct. 1, 2015.
It is an annual agreement. The vote was 5-1 with Votedian dissenting.
Council approved advertising for a public works supervisor position by a 5-1 vote with Votedian dissenting.
Votedian said prior to those motions that he did not feel comfortable with various agenda items, and wanted more discussion.
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The channel is switched when a live broadcast of the President addressing the nation is beamed on television and most youngsters are discussing how best they can take advantage of a bonus day off from work.
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A TEENAGE girl was followed through Rudheath for nearly a mile by a man who then attempted to grab her arm.
Police are appealing for information on the suspicious incident, which follows two cases where girls were touched inappropriately by a man in Rudheath last summer.
Police believe the same person may be responsible for the latest incident, which occurred on Sunday evening, December 22.
An 18-year-old girl disembarked a train at Northwich railway station at around 8.30pm.
She was followed from the station by a man who attempted to engage her in conversation. The girl ignored the man and walked on.
She continued along Agecroft Road, where the man made an attempt to grab her arm, whereupon she ran off.
The suspect is described as black or mixed race, in his early twenties and was wearing a blue tracksuit.
In June, Northwich police issued an alert and e-fit image after two teenage girls reported they had been approached in Rudheath and touched inappropriately by a man who offered them cash in exchange for sex.
In the earlier cases, a suspect matching the same description was reported to police.
A spokesman for Northwich police said: "We think this potentially the same person who is responsible for the earlier incidents.
"We would urge people to pay attention to their personal safety, particularly during the darker evenings, and report any suspicious activity to police straight away."
Anyone with information on the incidents should call Cheshire Constabulary on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.


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Kid-Friendly: Spaghetti Nests with Bird Eggsby Foodlets in Family, October 1st, 2013
Getting kids to eat spaghetti probably isn't too hard, but night after night it can be a bit dull. That's why I like to throw a few surprises at the little guys when I can — especially when it's this easy to make a big impression. Here's how:
Cook spaghetti for 3 minutes less than the package suggests and drain. Add marinara sauce (you don't even have to heat it up), plus one lightly beaten egg. Butter a muffin pan and fill each cup with half a cup or so of pasta and sauce, then use your fingers to push the pasta up along the edges, making a well in the middle. Pop the pan into the hot oven at 400 degrees F for 20 minutes. During the last minute, add two small mozzarella balls to the "nest" and you'll have eggs. Keep an eye on the nests and if they melt down, that's OK — now you have snowcapped mountain-tops.


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There were numerous snaps of some of our favorite celebrity families featured in our Best Pictures Of The Week but there were also some very important birthdays we would like to mention as well.
Sadie Grace LeNoble – the precious tot of actress Christina Applegate and her partner, musician Martyn LeNoble – turned 2 years old on Sunday (January 27). Christina has mentioned that last year was an exciting one for her family due to Sadie's interest in Santa Claus! The Up All Night star also mentioned that her daughter now loves to play in her outdoor play house, tidy up, have pretend tea parties and read the book Timmy. She is also learning how to brush her teeth. "[Sadie] is so remarkable, she is so smart," Christina gushes. "She's just talking up a storm, dancing, she loves music and she loves bubbles. She's just a whole human being and it's awesome just to watch her."
Dessa Blaine – the daughter of master illusionist David Blaine and Alizee Guinochet – turned 2 years old on Saturday (January 26). Her proud papa recently said that "becoming a dad, of course, it changes you now have a purpose in life. She (Dessa) knows what I do and she actually loves it. She loves to watch when I'm in a fishtank or doing this."
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While the PAC cites vote-rigging for its decline, Cope's Mosiuoa Lekota keeps a low profile and the EFF prepare for Parliament, writes Mcebisi Ndletyana.
Johannesburg - 'Sine proof, kodwa asina evidence," said the general-secretary of the PAC, Bennet Joko. He was attempting to explain the party's consistently dismal electoral performance in an interview with uMhlobo Wenene, a Xhosa-speaking radio station.
The self-contradictory statement – that they can't prove, but have evidence of vote-rigging – was indicative of the party's difficulty to explain away its endless misfortune. This time it received only about 30 000 votes, which may not even be enough to retain its seat in Parliament. But, rather than admit culpability – owing to leadership battles – Joko blamed their fall on some mysterious force that seems bent on destroying them.
To be sure, the PAC was not the only party that provided entertainment at the Independent Electoral Commission's Results Operation Centre. People went around asking "if anyone had seen Terror Lekota", the Cope leader.
Party leaders visit the centre especially in the evening of the day after the election, as the outcome becomes clearer. And they showed up on Thursday.
President Jacob Zuma walked around, in what seemed like a victory parade, shaking hands and chatting with other leaders.
Even AgangSA's Mamphela Ramphele, despite her party getting a measly 20 000 or so votes, managed to make a showing. But not Lekota.
His no-show was not surprising. Cope experienced a spectacular dive from 7.3 percent support to less than 1 percent in just five years. I suppose he wasn't feeling confident to face a crowd and answer the question: "What happened?"
He may not even take up the seat in Parliament. Who wants to face a five-year uninterrupted taunt from other members of Parliament, for decimating a party? Nor is he likely to find refuge in another party. He has no support to offer.
Cope's is a well-deserved ending. Parties don't exist for leaders, but to represent their supporters. And, values are paramount not only in attracting, but also in retaining those supporters.
Cope's conduct violated its founding values. It did that from the moment it set foot in Parliament. Instead of pursuing the values it purported to stand for, it descended into a leadership battle. Leaders forgot about their supporters and thought that Cope was about themselves.
Through this dismal showing, Cope followers have simply conveyed their dissatisfaction.
The outcome could not have been any different from what it is. Lekota deserves it.
Mangosuthu Buthelezi's IFP has been spared a similar fate. Instead of a total collapse, the IFP halved its national support. Its traditional Zulu voters seem reluctant to abandon their chief.
And Buthelezi, despite his advanced age, 40 years at the helm of the party, and the IFP's persistent poor performance, hasn't shown any intention of going anywhere. Those who dared suggest a change of leadership have all been chased out of the party. Buthelezi's traditional appeal, however, doesn't suggest hostility towards progressive values. Traditional voters can support progressive values.
This is shown in the National Freedom Front's (NFP) impressive performance since 2011.
A break-away party from the IFP, the NFP is led by a woman, Zanele KaMagwaza-Msibi, and has been chipping away at the IFP's traditional strongholds. Rural folks don't seem to mind KaMagwaza-Msibi's gender, voting for her over Chief Buthelezi.
Tradition's supposed resistance to change is overrated.
Albeit progressive in one sense, the NFP is ultimately a regional party. Its poor showing beyond KwaZulu-Natal proves its regional concentration. Perhaps the attempt to go national, especially in its initial participation in national elections, was premature.
Local government support is not sufficient to build a national profile. It first needs to consolidate its provincial presence, which could, in turn, elevate it to national prominence. Expansion beyond provincial boundaries may even deny the party resources to consolidate its local base.
This is what Bantu Holomisa's United Democratic Movement (UDM) seems to have realised. Holomisa put a lot of effort into the party's Eastern Cape campaign.
The UDM's last rally was held in Mthatha and Holomisa was the party's premier candidate in the province. Holomisa was hoping to capitalise on his previous popularity as the erstwhile leader of Transkei.
And the UDM picked up some support, rising up above 6 percent. The spike is probably not as much as he had hoped for.
But Holomisa should be inspired by the DA's example. The DA perfected the strategy of using a regional base as a stepping-stone to regional prominence. The party initially prioritised capturing power in the Western Cape, to build a governance record which it would then tout as it sought to expand into other parts of the country. This is exactly what it attempted to do in this election.
And, the attempt was not in vain, especially in Gauteng. This election saw the party growing by 11 percent from 22 percent in 2009 to 33 percent. The ruling ANC faces a serious threat from the DA, especially because its majority has dropped dramatically from 65 percent to the low 50s. And, provincial governance is likely to improve as a result of this fierce competition.
Unlike the other parties, the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), the new entrant to political life, has instantly been elevated to national prominence. Though commanding only about 6 percent of the national vote, the party has a nationwide footing. This is something to build upon. Its prospects are not bad either – it has a well-defined message, an identifiable constituency and eloquent leaders.
The danger to the EFF emanates from Parliament, which is not as exciting as canvassing. Parliament involves a lot of paperwork, back-ground reading and discipline. Most parliamentary work happens behind the scenes, away from the glare of the media, and is monotonous. There's no crowd to cheer. Satisfaction derives from sheer hard work.
Tony Leon's DA is a fine example of how to use Parliament to grow a party. It's not clear how many of the fighters have what it takes to do parliamentary work.
If not the EFF itself, the ANC may just benefit from Julius Malema's presence in Parliament. Malema will be an immediate and constant reminder of both the party's major failure – economic transformation – and the worst that may follow if the government fails to change course.
The ANC's performance in this election alone, a drop of about 3 percent – following a 5 percent decrease in the previous election – should be sufficient to spur the party into a renewal.
It is now proven that the status quo is costing the party dearly. If it persists into the 2019 elections the party will drop even further.
An election campaign is a five-year-long activity. It doesn't start just before an election.
Parties cannot be mediocre for the most part of their parliamentary tenure and hope that a four-month campaign will put them in good stead. What they do most of the time defines them in the voter's mind.
This is the lesson for the EFF. Their toughest test has just started. They will be the most-watched party in Parliament.
It will be free publicity, which they can take advantage of by building a good image.
How the EFF performs in future is entirely in their hands, but they have a solid start.
* Mcebisi Ndletyana is head of the Political Economy Faculty at the Mapungubwe Institute for Strategic Reflection.
** The views expressed here are not necessarily those of Independent Newspapers.
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