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Bush to Address Nation; Explosions Reported in Afghanistan
washingtonpost.com Staff Writer
Tuesday, September 11, 2001; 5:52 p.m.
President Bush placed the military on "high alert" today and returned to Washington to address a nation deeply shaken by devastating terrorist attacks that destroyed the World Trade Center towers, seriously damaged the Pentagon and killed all those aboard four commercial airliners.
The president, who condemned the attacks and vowed revenge as he traveled from Florida to Louisiana to Nebraska, planned an evening televised speech from a capital city under greater overt military security than at any time since World War II.
In a coordinated, unprecedented terrorist attack, hijackers commandered four commercial airliners and destroyed New York's World Trade Center towers and killed or injured hundreds -- perhaps thousands -- of people.
Dozens of injured workers at the Pentagon were rushed to area hospitals, but reports of explosions at the State Department and the Capitol proved unfounded.
The U.S. government has evidence that the terrorists may be connected to fugitive terrorist Osama bin Laden, senior officials told the Washington Post. Bin Laden, believed to live in hiding in Afghanistan under the protection of the fundamentalist Taliban regime, has been indicted for the 1998 bombings of U.S. embassies in Africa and has been linked to last year's attack on the U.S.S. Cole in Yemen and to the failed plots to set off bombs at the dawn of the new millennium.
Taliban officials denied any role by Bin Laden in the attacks.
U.S. military and intelligence organizations seemed to be caught utterly by surprise. Sources said the military had not viewed hijacked commercial airplanes as serious threats that could plow into the Pentagon, White House or other facilities.
Four commercial airliners -- one traveling from Washington Dulles to Los Angeles, two departing from Boston and one from Newark, N.J. -- were hijacked and crashed, officials said. All those aboard were presumed dead.
The stunning events brought the nation to a virtual standstill. All commercial flights were ordered to land, all major airports were closed, and countless events were canceled nationwide. Officials evacuated all federal buildings in Washington, creating a late-morning downtown scene of chaos and gridlock. Lower Manhattan became a devastating scene of smoke, dust and sobbing, terrified people.
All four airliners involved were starting cross-country flights, and therefore were loaded with fuel when they crashed:
* American Airlines Flight 77 from Dulles to Los Angeles -- a Boeing 757 with 58 passengers, four flight attendants and two pilots -- crashed next to the Pentagon, setting the building ablaze.
* American Airlines Flight 11 -- a Boeing 767 bound from Boston to Los Angeles, with 81 passengers, nine flight attendants and two pilots -- crashed into the World Trade Center.
* United Airlines Flight 175 -- a Boeing 767 bound from Boston to Los Angeles, with 56 passengers, two pilots and seven flight attendants -- also crashed into the World Trade Center.
* United Flight 93 -- bound from Newark to San Francisco with 38 passengers, two pilots and five flight attendants -- crashed in western Pennsylvania just north of the Somerset County Airport, near Jennerstown. U.S. Rep. James Moran (D-Va.) said after a Marine Corps briefing in Washington that the flight apparently was intended for Camp David, the presidential retreat in the mountains of Maryland, AP reported. The crash site was 85 miles northwest of Camp David.
President Bush, who was in Florida when the attacks began in lower Manhattan, was temporarily flown to Barksdale Air Force Base in Louisiana. From there he announced that the U.S. military was on "high-alert status," adding: "Freedom itself was attacked this morning and I assure you freedom will be defended. Make no mistake. The United States will hunt down and pursue those responsible for these cowardly actions."
Air Force One landed in the afternoon near Omaha, Neb., at Offutt Air Force Base, headquarters of the Strategic Air Command. "The president wants to return to Washington as quickly as possible," White House spokesman Scott McClellan said. "He arrived in Nebraska as a security precaution. He will convene a meeting of the National Security Council via teleconference from the Air Force Base."
McClellan said at about 3 p.m. that Bush had talked several times to Vice President Cheney, and to First Lady Laura Bush, Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld, New York Mayor Giuliani, New York Gov. George E. Pataki (R) and Sen. Charles E. Schumer (D-N.Y.) Kenneth Katzman, a terrorism expert at the Congressional Research Service, said the devastating attacks represented an intelligence failure of "catastrophic proportions."
"How nothing could have ben picked up is beyond me—way beyond me," Katzman told the Post. "There's a major, major intelligence failure, specially since the [previous] Trade Center bombing produced such an investigation of the networks and so much monitoring."
CIA spokesman Mark Mansfield responded that "the CIA has worked diligently and relentlessly to counter terrorism. Our resources are being devoted to determing who was repsonsible for these horrendous attacks, and it doesn't serve any useful purpose to respond to such criticism."
The number of people killed in Manhattan was not immediately known, but officials feared devastating casualty counts from the collapse of the twin 110-story towers. About 50,000 people normally work there, but many had not arrived by 8:50 a.m. EDT when the first plane crashed.
Workers began evacuating, but the second tower was hit about 18 minutes later. A short time later the first tower, and then the second, crumbled into horrific heaps of smoke and dust as Americans watched incredulously on television. New York Mayor Rudolph Giuliani said he feared "a horrendous number" of people were killed.
At about 9:30 a.m., the American Airlines plane from Dulles crashed near the Pentagon, which burst into flames. A portion of one side of the five-sided structure collapsed. Secondary explosions were reported in the aftermath of the attack and great billows of smoke drifted skyward toward the Potomac River.
Authorities immediately began deploying troops, including a regiment of light infantry. Before leaving Florida, Bush pledged to use "the full resources of the federal government to help the victims and their families" and "to hunt down and find those folks who committed these acts."
"This is the second Pearl Harbor. I don't think that I overstate it," said Sen. Chuck Hagel (R-Neb.).
Although officials had no direct information this morning linking him to the attacks, fugitive terrorist Osama bin Laden is automatically considered the leading suspect behind the bombings, a senior government official said.
The federal government shut down national landmarks across the country, including the Washington Monument, the Statue of Liberty and the St. Louis Gateway Arch, according to the National Park Service. The FBI deployed all personnel under the assumption that the United States had suffered a coordinated terrorist attack. All FBI offices were put on full alert, and offices near the outside windows of the J. Edgar Hoover Building in downtown Washington were evacuated. All personnel moved to interior locations safer from the effects of an outside attack.
The Associated Press reported anguished responses by people throughout the nation:
* "The fact is that there is a level of sophistication and coordination that no counter-terrorism expert had ever previously anticipated, and we don't have a group that we can immediately identify that has this kind of capability." — Anthony Cordesman, a terrorism expert from the Washington-based Center for Strategic and International Studies.
* "All of a sudden there were people screaming. I saw people jumping out of the building. Their arms were flailing. I stopped taking pictures and started crying." — Michael Walters, a freelance photo journalist in Manhattan.
* "This is perhaps the most audacious terrorist attack that's ever taken place in the world. It takes a logistics operation from the terror group involved that is second to none. Only a very small handful of terror groups is on that list." — Chris Yates, an aviation expert at Jane's Transport magazine.
* "I just saw my two towers fall. I'm devastated beyond belief. In many respects this is significantly worse than Pearl Harbor, and we don't know who the enemy is." — Lewis Eisenberg, chairman of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, which operates the World Trade Center.
* "I just can't believe what's happened. God, my heart goes out to all of these people, believe me. I just hope there is justice." — Martha Ridley, whose daughter died in the April 1995 Oklahoma City bombing.


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Throughout the campaign to establish the ICC, African governments, regional bodies and civil society have played key roles for the Court to become a reality and continue to hold an important position in promoting the ICC. Thirty-three African countries have ratified the Rome Statute, making Africa the most represented region in the Assembly of States Parties.
However, much work remains with regards to the implementation of the Rome Statute into national legislations in the continent. Even though several implementation laws have been drafted, only two drafts have been completed and enacted.
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Pestano building off Wednesday's successful outing
CLEVELAND -- In Wednesday's meeting with Toronto, reliever Vinnie Pestano made his first appearance since blowing a three-run lead in the eighth inning on Sunday against Detroit, an event that led manager Terry Francona to remove Pestano from his usual setup duties. The Indians eventually won the game, 9-6.
Pestano entered in the eighth inning on Wednesday with one out and the Tribe trailing by a run. He induced flyouts from Jose Bautista and Edwin Encarnacion -- two of the Blue Jays' most dangerous hitters -- to keep the game close and send it to the bottom of the inning.
"I'm not going to blow it out of proportion," Pestano said the next day. "It was two outs. It's not like I threw 20 scoreless and I'm back on track."
This season has perhaps been the most challenging in Pestano's big league career. The right-hander missed time in May with right elbow tendinitis. In 22 games since his return, he has a 5.48 ERA with a hold and six saves in nine chances. Over that stretch of 21 1/3 innings, Pestano has given up five homers while racking up 22 strikeouts and handing out 12 walks.
The most recent home run he allowed, a three-run shot by Torii Hunter that pulled Sunday's contest into a 6-6 tie, resulted in Francona's decision to detach Pestano from the inning in which he's so used to pitching.
"I wasn't happy, obviously, with getting that eighth inning taken away, but it needed to happen for the team," said Pestano, who made plenty of appearances in the ninth while closer Chris Perez was injured. "Throwing the way I've thrown, being in that position wasn't helping anybody.
"I don't have any goals. I don't have any plans. Obviously, I'm very comfortable in the eighth inning. Took a lot of pride in the job that I had there."
Before going on the disabled list with elbow problems, Pestano notched four holds and assembled a 2.25 ERA over his first eight games. In that span, he held hitters to a .185 average. Since the reliever's return from the injury, opposing batters have a .282 average against him.
"I've had to do a lot of things this year that I haven't had to in the past -- look at video, try and find problems with my mechanics. It's been a grind," Pestano said. "It's not something that just came out of nowhere. It's been something that I've been steadily working on since coming off the DL, and it seems like each time a part of what I'm trying to work on starts clicking, some other part falls out of place."
In 30 games this year, Pestano is 1-2 with a 4.60 ERA. He has five holds, six saves and three blown saves.
"I was happy to get in there last night," Pestano said. "Hopefully, it's something to build off of."


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Why nVidia's Tegra 3 is faster than a Core 2 Duo T7200
During Mobile World Congress 2011 held in Barcelona, NVIDIA announced the Tegra 3 SoC (System-on-a-Chip), codenamed Kal-El. The company also disclosed a roadmap that boldly promises to deliver 100x the performance of a current Tegra 2 chip by 2014. Bear in mind that NVIDIA factors in both CPU and GPU performance in this number, so it's not that easy to compare it to other chips. However, they also provided a performance comparison with a Core 2 Duo CPU using CoreMark and it was exactly those benchmark results that stirred quite a controversy.
It didn't took long until someone found out about a nasty little detail about the performance numbers; when looking at the compiler versions and settings used to compile the CoreMark benchmark, the Core 2 Duo numbers were produced via GCC 3.4 and only the standard set of optimizations (-O2), while the Tegra 3 numbers were run on a more recent GCC 4.4 with aggressive optimizations (-O3). Il Sistemista website took a Core 2 Duo T7200 and re-ran the benchmark compiled with GCC 4.4 and the same optimization settings. The results were no longer in favor of NVIDIA, as the Core 2 chip scored about 15,200 points, compared to the Tegra's 11,352.
So did NVIDIA outright lie about performance? Probably not, as they included the compiler information in the comparison. Also that's not the whole story. On their blog, the company representatives disclosed that the Tegra 3 chip was clocked at a meager 1.0GHz. Leaked roadmaps showed that shipping versions of the chip dubbed T30 are expected to clock at 1.5GHz; the NVIDIA employee actually mentioned he could have run the benchmark on a 1.5GHz version. Since CoreMark scales almost perfectly linear, a hypothetical Tegra email@example.com would have scored 17,028 points, again beating the Core 2 Duo using the same compiler settings. If we extend the projections to a hypothetical 2.5GHz Cortex-A9 chip, we arrive at 28,380 CoreMarks, which is the very least we should expect from Qualcomm's recently announced Cortex-A15 based chip at 2.5GHz.
We also did our own experiments with CoreMark, to extend the comparison to more recent CPU cores from Intel. The scores marked with an asterisk are based on projections. Note that there is a Core i7 720QM in the CoreMark database, which shows some abnormally high scaling. This is probably due to the turbo feature, which is not very helpful in such comparisons. All scores are based on gcc 4.4 with -O3 and CPU-specific optimizations (for i3-330M we used -march=native).
At this point it makes more sense to use another metric – CoreMark/MHz
Tegra3 will come out with an 11.35 index, while Core2 scores 7.6. On a chip level, Tegra 3 is almost 50% faster than the Core 2 CPU. However, with twice the number of cores, this is not that impressive.
Per core, the Cortex-A9 based Tegra 3 chip will come out at 2.83 CoreMarks/MHz, while the Core 2 Duo would score 3.79 CoreMarks/MHz. Bear in mind that Core 2 Duo was based on an five year old architecture. First-generation Core i7 (Nehalem) chips score about 4.53 CoreMarks/MHz (with factoring in Hyper-Threading). All these numbers are based on the same major version of GCC (4.4).
This diagram shows the CoreMark/MHz performance of different chips using their full core count. The performance of Kal-El is impressive, but still dwarved by high-end x86 architectures. If we look at power consumption though, the ARM-based chip utterly destroys any high-end x86 chip.
The point is that Intel's x86 chips still offer higher IPC (Instruction Per Cycle), at a much higher power envelope though. While Intel's Core 2 Duo and newer chips consume from 35W upwards, the ARM-based SoCs consume only a couple of Watts, most likely in 1-4W range. Still, in order to beat current high-end x86 chips, a ARM-based CPU needs to either be clocked about twice as high or use about twice as many cores. It's also important to note that the upcoming A15 architecture includes further optimizations at the microarchitecture level, increasing the IPC.
There is another aspect that can't be factored in with these CoreMark number games. As per the user manual, the Tegra chip also comes with an integrated 12-core GPU of yet unannounced architecture (Nvidia refused to answer to our question "is Tegra3 based on GeForce6/7-class architecture like Tegra 2, or newer GeForce 8/9"). As mentioned earlier, when talking chip performance, NVIDIA includes the capabilities of the GPU too. In the real world it does matter, as smartphone and tablet UIs and video playback wouldn't work very well without a capable GPU. At this point, we can't factor in GPU performance in any comparable way. If there is anything to be learned from the CoreMark numbers of Tegra 3, it's that compiler version and settings matter. Intel should watch out though, as two generations from now, these chips could come dangerously close.
Original Author: Marcus Pollice
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Specifies that a function can only be called from managed code. Use __clrcall for all virtual functions that will only be called from managed code. However this calling convention cannot be used for functions that will be called from native code. The __clrcall modifier is Microsoft-specific.
Use __clrcall to improve performance when calling from a managed function to a virtual managed function or from managed function to managed function through pointer.
Entry points are separate, compiler-generated functions. If a function has both native and managed entry points, one of them will be the actual function with the function implementation. The other function will be a separate function (a thunk) that calls into the actual function and lets the common language runtime perform PInvoke. When marking a function as __clrcall, you indicate the function implementation must be MSIL and that the native entry point function will not be generated.
When taking the address of a native function if __clrcall is not specified, the compiler uses the native entry point. __clrcall indicates that the function is managed and there is no need to go through the transition from managed to native. In that case the compiler uses the managed entry point.
/clr (not
/clr:pure or
/clr:safe) is used and __clrcall is not used, taking the address of a function always returns the address of the native entry point function. When __clrcall is used, the native entry point function is not created, so you get the address of the managed function, not an entry point thunk function. For more information, see Double Thunking. The /clr:pure and /clr:safe compiler options are deprecated in Visual Studio 2015 and unsupported in Visual Studio 2017.
/clr (Common Language Runtime Compilation) implies that all functions and function pointers are __clrcall and the compiler will not permit a function inside the compiland to be marked anything other than __clrcall. When /clr:pure is used, __clrcall can only be specified on function pointers and external declarations.
You can directly call __clrcall functions from existing C++ code that was compiled by using /clr as long as that function has an MSIL implementation. __clrcall functions cannot be called directly from functions that have inline asm and call CPU-specific intrinisics, for example, even if those functions are compiled with
__clrcall function pointers are only meant to be used in the application domain in which they were created. Instead of passing __clrcall function pointers across application domains, use CrossAppDomainDelegate. For more information, see Application Domains and Visual C++.
Note that when a function is declared with __clrcall, code will be generated when needed; for example, when function is called.
// clrcall2.cpp
// compile with: /clr
using namespace System;
int __clrcall Func1() {
Console::WriteLine("in Func1");
return 0;
// Func1 hasn't been used at this point (code has not been generated),
// so runtime returns the adddress of a stub to the function
int (__clrcall *pf)() = &Func1;
// code calls the function, code generated at difference address
int i = pf(); // comment this line and comparison will pass
int main() {
if (&Func1 == pf)
Console::WriteLine("&Func1 == pf, comparison succeeds");
Console::WriteLine("&Func1 != pf, comparison fails");
// even though comparison fails, stub and function call are correct
in Func1
&Func1 != pf, comparison fails
in Func1
in Func1
The following sample shows that you can define a function pointer, such that, you declare that the function pointer will only be invoked from managed code. This allows the compiler to directly call the managed function and avoid the native entry point (double thunk issue).
// clrcall3.cpp
// compile with: /clr
void Test() {
System::Console::WriteLine("in Test");
int main() {
void (*pTest)() = &Test;
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Pet insurance agency hopes to help cat owners recognize symptoms of common conditions
BOISE, Idaho – In recognition of National Take Your Cat to the Vet Day on Aug. 22, Pets Best Insurance Services, LLC has released a list of the five most common feline illness claims filed by the agency's clients. Pets Best, a leading nationwide pet insurance agency, released the list today to help cat owners recognize the symptoms of common illnesses and seek veterinary treatment when necessary.
Although it is commonly believed that cats rarely fall ill, Pets Best reports that five of the most common feline health issues represent approximately 30 percent of the agency's total claims for cats across the nation. These illnesses and conditions can often be difficult to identify, as cats instinctively tend to hide ailments from their owners. Catching serious health problems early on is crucial, as these issues not only dramatically impact felines' quality of life, but they can also result in steep treatment costs.
"Cat owners view their pets' health as a high priority, yet many are unaware of the subtle warning signs that indicate their animals are suffering," said Dr. Jack Stephens, president and founder of Pets Best. "It is our mission to keep pets healthy and ensure their owners are able to afford treatment when health issues arise."
Pets Best encourages cat owners to watch closely for the symptoms of the five most common conditions among cat-related claims filed with the agency.
1. Chronic kidney failure
Symptoms can include anorexia, vomiting, lethargy, diarrhea, constipation, depression and weight loss. Additional warning signs are increased thirst, acute blindness, seizures and comas, blood in the cat's urine, increased frequency of urination and an increased amount of urine. Chronic kidney failure represents 8.5 percent of all feline claims received by Pets Best.
2. Hyperthyroidism
Common symptoms are a voracious appetite, weight loss, increased thirst and urination, vomiting, diarrhea and restlessness. This condition generates 7.1 percent of Pets Best's feline claims.
3. Allergies
Skin allergy symptoms often include raised, thickened raw skin, small scabs, face and ear itching and bald spots. Food allergies tend to include scabs and other signs of itching around the face or neck. Although not life-threatening, allergies can be painful and irritating to cats, as well as costly to treat. This represents 6.5 percent of all feline claims received by Pets Best.
4. Cancer
Cat owners should watch for symptoms like lumps and bumps on the skin, lack of appetite, lethargy, excessive salivation, difficulty chewing or swallowing, rapid weight loss and abnormal discharges. Other warning signs include abnormal odors, abnormal defecation and urination, vomiting and diarrhea. All types of cancer, including lymphoma, mammary, oral, thyroid and lung, account for 5.6 percent of the agency's feline claims.
5. Diabetes
Symptoms include increased thirst and urine, unusual appetite and rapid weight loss. Diabetes accounts for 3.6 percent of all cat claims filed with Pets Best.
Pets Best has observed that many cat owners mistakenly believe that indoor felines will not become seriously ill. Although indoor cats are not as susceptible to injuries as outdoor felines, there are still hundreds of costly medical conditions that may develop.
As a result of cats' distinct health trends, Pets Best offers a feline-specific insurance plan that helps cat owners afford the best veterinary care for their pets. The Feline Illness plan, the first of its kind, covers the diagnosis and treatment of many costly and chronic feline illnesses. Unlike Pets Best's standard plans, the Feline Illness plan does not include coverage for general accidents, many minor illnesses and routine care. Illnesses covered in the plan include chronic kidney failure, hyperthyroidism, cancer, diabetes and pancreatitis. In total, the plan covers 21 illnesses and starts at less than $5 per month.
"Indoor cats may not experience emergency accidents as often as other animals, but that doesn't mean they never fall ill or need treatment," Dr. Stephens said. "Pets Best encourages all cat owners to consider the benefits of pet insurance plans, which can significantly reduce out-of-pocket costs for veterinary care and help cats enjoy longer, happier lives."
For more information about the plans offered by Pets Best, visit www.petsbest.com.
About Pets Best Insurance Services, LLC
Dr. Jack L. Stephens, president of Pets Best, founded pet insurance in the U.S. in 1981 with a mission to end euthanasia when pet owners couldn't afford veterinary treatment. Dr. Stephens went on to present the first U.S. pet insurance policy to famous television dog Lassie. Pets Best provides coverage for dogs and cats and is the only veterinarian founded and operated pet insurance agency in the United States. Dr. Stephens leads the Pets Best team with his passion for quality pet care and his expert veterinary knowledge. He is always available to answer questions regarding veterinary medicine, pet health and pet insurance. The Pets Best team is a group of pet lovers who strive to deliver quality customer service and value. Visit www.petsbest.com for more information.
Pet insurance coverage offered and administered by Pets Best Insurance Services, LLC is underwritten by Independence American Insurance Company, a Delaware insurance company. Independence American Insurance Company is a member of The IHC Group, an organization of insurance carriers and marketing and administrative affiliates that has been providing life, health, disability, medical stop-loss and specialty insurance solutions to groups and individuals for over 30 years. For information on The IHC Group, visit: www.ihcgroup.com. Additional insurance services administered by Pets Best Insurance Services, LLC are underwritten by Prime Insurance Company. Some existing business is underwritten by Aetna Insurance Company of Connecticut. Each insurer has sole financial responsibility for its own products.
Pets Best is a proud member of the North America Pet Health Insurance Association (NAPHIA).


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Last month, Google Maps revealed what looked to be secret structures in China's Gobi Desert. They were theorized to be used for calibration of spy satellites. But could Google Maps be revealing U.S. military secrets as well?
Fox News reports that U.S. Military bases are searchable on Google Maps, one of which seems to show a top-secret drone on the landing strip:
At Google Maps, anyone can search for the names of military bases and zoom in to see airstrips and possibly even top-secret military drones like the RQ-170 Sentinel lost in Iran last week. Aviation website Flight Global has done just that, and claims to have found the secret airstrip at Yucca Lake, Nev., used for testing the RQ-170.
The Google Maps site shows satellite images of either a Predator or Reaper drone on the airstrip, although Flight Global says the RQ-170 was tested there as well -- information that's surely of interest to the Iranian military, said Cedric Leighton, a retired Air Force colonel.
"Iranians would be most interested in operational bases because that tells them how we fly our surveillance missions," Leighton told FoxNews.com.
"Google is making public what was once the sole province of the military and intelligence community, making this a brave new world for the intel agencies as well," he said.
Fight Global states that the image taken in early 2011 shows not only the drone, but more than 5,000 feet of runway, four hangars and details of the airfield, including ongoing construction.
Leighton told Fox News that while Google has the right to show these images, it should choose not to for national security. Leighton also noted that the military blocked Google Earth on military bases, due to up close photography.
On the other hand, Fox News reports Dr. John Michener, chief scientist at security firm Casaba, as saying that the military should know when satellites are overhead and take action to hide equipment it may not want seen.
Fox News reports that Google did not return a request for comment.


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A cooperative focused on quality cheese production, used Rural Development Programme support to expand its facilities and thus ensure the continuous growth of its business.
Projects & Practice
A cooperative focused on quality cheese production, used Rural Development Programme support to expand its facilities and thus ensure the continuous growth of its business.
In an area where the agricultural sector is under pressure due the expansion of a nearby urban centre, the diversification of farming activities e.g. ice-cream production and marketing, can ensure the farm's sustainability.
In order to strengthen and expand the function of a community café as a focal point of the village community, the outdoor area of the old school hosting the café was rebuilt and designed in such a way that community events can be held outdoors.
Organising a series of educational events to raise awareness and interest about the environmental functions of the peatlands in Brandenburg.
An afforestation project to protect the largest body of freshwater in Guadeloupe and improve the biodiversity in the surrounding area.
Organising a series of awareness raising and capacity building activities for environmental NGOs in Mayotte.
The construction of a treetop path that enhances visitors' experience in one of the oldest oak forests in Europe.
A project addressing the Water Framework Directive, by restoring the natural flow of a stream, while preserving the local cultural heritage and protecting from floods.
A land consolidation project helped restore the functionality of vineyard terraces and thus maintained a landscape which is a habitat of rare species.
Investing in extending a cycle lane to promote soft mobility in the commute to work or the school run, as well as for leisure.


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Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Windy Ellensburg
Ellensburg, just to the east of Snoqualmie Pass (see red A on map), is a really windy place in the summer. I mean windy. A listing of the winds (in knots, 1 knot=1.15 mph) and other weather is show below for the 24 h ending 1 PM today (times are in UTC--same as GMT). Strong northwesterly winds were evident (270 is west, 360 is north, etc), with gust to 34 knots (39 mph). And this occurs day after day. I have also included a plot of the sustained (2 minute average) winds and gusts for the last few days. Day after day of this stuff.
Why is Ellensburg so windy? The topographic map below shows the reason...a weakness in the Cascades (called Stampede Gap). During the summer, pressure is higher on the western side of the Cascades and lower over the heated basin of eastern Washington, with the pressure difference increasing during the day as temperatures soar over eastern Washington. Air accelerates from high to low pressure and it finds the weakest location...in this case Stampede Gap, where the terrain is only 3-4k feet high. Air accelerates through the gap and spreads out over the Kittitas Valley, with northwest winds on many summer days gusting to 30-40 mph.
This area is so windy that it is an excellent place for wind turbines....and you can see several wind projects on the ridges above the valley (such as the Wild Horse project on Whiskey Dick mountain). The strong NW winds are also apparent in some parts of Cle Elum, including the trendy Suncadia Resort. I stayed there one night....they should call the place Windcadia Resort. The golfers there were having a tough time, with their balls flying in unexpected directions in the gusty air above the ground.
If you want more on this topic, I have a section in my book, which also describes similar effects in the Columbia Gorge.
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Having lived in Ellensburg for many years, the wind blows all the time. Especially in the spring time.ReplyDelete
Thanks Cliff... insightful as always. I visited the PSE Renewable Energy Center at the Wild Horse wind farm last Friday and I was impressed with how much the blades of the turbines flex in the wind. By the time I left there, around 5 p.m. it was feeling pretty windy. I wondered why it was such a great spot... thanks for the explanation! For anyone who wants to get closer to a big turbine, visit the Center near the top of Old Vantage Highway (check the operating hours before you go!) It's pretty cool!ReplyDelete
Great post on winds farms and really nice photo. Did you take the great picture?ReplyDelete
I really like the clouds in the photo. So dreamy. What are they called?ReplyDelete
Thanks, Cliff, for showing off Puget Sound Energy's Wild Horse Wind and Solar Facility.ReplyDelete
We're the second-largest utility owner of wind power in the nation, in part because of the great wind resource you describe.
Our Renewable Energy Center is open daily, with directions at www.pse.com
- Andy Wappler
Puget Sound Energy
I am a retired geographer in Ellensburg who has been observing local winds for more than 55 years. During approximately the past decade our winds have been more frequently occurring at sustained high velocities than in previous decades. Wind speeds in excess of 35 mph have become much more common. Gusts in the 40's are also more frequent.ReplyDelete
Is there any record in the regional atmospheric data of the Pacific Northwest during the past decade that may help to account for this change?
I just read this section of your book last night. How fitting.ReplyDelete
Thanks, Cliff. When I am not at Holden Village, I work the reference desk at the Ellensburg Public Library. Many of us in Eburg do not know this. I will pass this on.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJuly 1, 2009 at 9:56 PM
Guess it's time to move to the eastside and open up that kite shopReplyDelete
With all that wind power, I've often wondered why there aren't more turbines in that area.ReplyDelete
Also, the old blade turbines seemed to really whip around at high speed and the new one's much slower. The old one's used to be bat & bird chopping machines. But these new one's look like it would be pretty hard for a bird or bat to get hit. Has the bird/bat-o-matic problem been fixed?
Why is cle elum so windy?ReplyDelete


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Frugal Friday~
But before we get to that part, let's recap last week's party...
The Fan Favorite from last week was Scissors and Steam's post about her progress on her crocheted blanket which she affectionately calls the monster. Hey, any blanket that takes 1 1/2 hours to stitch one row...yeah, that's a monster. ;-)
And now on to my Frugal Round-up...
First up, I love me a good IKEA hack, and check out this one from the California Callahans. Lovin' this transformation of a Hemnes dresser!
French Country Cottage shared her beautifully decorated Christmas bedroom. So. pretty.
And finallly, It All Started With Paint shared her fabulous entry way reveal.
Now it's your turn!
You know "da rules"...
1. Please link directly to your post and not just to your blog.
2. Please link back the Shabby Nest (you can use the pretty new button on my side bar to make it easy.)
3. Please visit other participants and leave them comments! Help them feel "the love!" And don't forget to "like" your favorite posts so they can become the "FAN FAVORITE!"


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Farmers and Ranchers Are Reminded that the Sign Up Period for Supplemental Revenue Assistance Payments for 2009 Losses Has Opened.
WASHINGTON – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack reminds eligible producers that the sign-up period for the 2009 crop year Supplemental Revenue Assistance Payments (SURE) program has opened. SURE is one of five disaster programs included in the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (Farm Bill) that provides assistance to farmers and ranchers who have suffered losses due to natural disasters.
"SURE is part of the safety net that assists farmers and ranchers who provide food and fiber to America and the world," Vilsack said. "Any eligible producer who suffered losses during the 2009 crop year is encouraged to visit a local FSA office to learn more about the SURE program and how to apply."
To be eligible for SURE a farm or ranch must have:
At least a 10 percent production loss on a crop of economic significance;
A policy or plan of insurance under the Federal Crop Insurance Act or the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP) for all economically significant crops;
Been physically located in a county that was declared a primary disaster county or contiguous county by the Agriculture Secretary under a Secretarial Disaster Designation. Without a Secretarial Disaster Designation, individual producers may be eligible if the actual production on the farm is less than 50 percent of the normal production on the farm due to a natural disaster.
Producers considered socially disadvantaged, a beginning farmer or rancher, or a limited resource farmer may be eligible for SURE without a policy or plan of insurance or NAP coverage.
Farmers and ranchers interested in signing up must do so before July 29, 2011.
For more information on the 2009 SURE program, visit any FSA county office or http://www.fsa.usda.gov/sure


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Is OPC a strict Calvinist association?
Thank you for your question to us. I must give you two answers, because "strict Calvinist association" can mean a couple of things.
If your question regards our beliefs as a church, the answer is an unequivocal "yes". All officers subscribe to the Westminster Confession and Catechisms, which are available on our website. Every minister vows to preach the Bible, but he also vows that he believes that what the Westminster standards teach is an accurate representation of what the Bible says. If he cannot do so with a clear conscience, he is not permitted to be a minister of our church; we will bind no man's conscience to preach that which he does not believe the Bible teaches. You can see these vows here, Chap. XXIII.8. So, what we proclaim is "strictly Calvinistic", also called "the Reformed faith."
If your question regards our membership at large, the answer is a little different. In order to belong to an OPC church, the person must have a creditable profession of faith. Unlike some churches, we do not require each member to subscribe to the Westminster standards or to some other Reformed creed. The prospective member is told clearly what this church professes to be the Scriptural teachings, and agrees to submit to the government and disciple of the church. But he is received upon his profession that he rests in Jesus Christ alone. You can see the membership vows here, Chap. IV.B.2.
I hope this helps you.
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The questions come from individuals like yourself. If you have questions about biblical and theological matters, you are invited to send them by e-mail by using the "Pose a Question" link on the OPC home page or by clicking here.
At least one new question is posted each week, so there should always be something new here for you to read. (For those people who would like to look at previous questions and answers, they will continue to be available as well.)
The purpose of the OPC website's "Questions and Answers" is to respond to biblical and theological questions. Matters of church discipline, disputes, or debates go beyond the scope of our work. We recommend that you present your concerns in these areas to the appropriate judicatory. In most cases this will be to a local pastor, elder, or session. We do not want the website to replace personal involvement in, or commitment to, the local, visible church.
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Thanks to the United States v. Jones Supreme Court decision from January 2012, we now know that law enforcement cannot place a GPS tracking device on someone's car without a warrant.
But what if you're merely a passenger in the car—not the owner—and efforts to track the presumed target also track you? According to a new decision (PDF) this week from the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court, you'd still have standing to challenge the government's electronic surveillance of your movements.
The Electronic Frontier Foundation, which filed an amicus brief in the case, applauded the ruling on Friday, noting that "while the decision only applies in Massachusetts, it's important for state courts and legislators to protect their citizens' privacy concerns and build momentum for other state courts and legislatures—as well as federal courts and Congress—to do the same."
The case involves two men, John Rousseau and Michael Dreslinksi, who were suspected of arson during the summer of 2007 in Massachusetts. The state police acquired a warrant to track Dreslinki's vehicle for 31 days and proceeded to monitor the vehicle's movements, even when Rousseau was in the car. The men were later arrested, charged, and convicted in separate cases. Both defendants appealed, arguing that the search warrant for GPS tracking was overly broad and therefore violated their rights.
The first appeals court ruled that Dreslinski, as the vehicle's owner, did have standing to make such an appeal, but Rousseau, as a "mere passenger," did not. When the appeal went to a higher court, however, a new opinion was reached:
The state high court though, on this second appeal, disagreed with this finding. With respect to the defendants' challenge to the GPS warrant, we conclude that Dreslinski has standing as the owner and operator of the vehicle and that Rousseau, as a passenger in the vehicle, also has standing because he had a reasonable expectation that his movements would not be subjected to extended electronic surveillance by the government through use of GPS monitoring.
The challenges were ultimately moot for the defendants as the court also concluded "that the remaining information was more than sufficient to establish probable cause to issue the GPS warrant," adding that "none of the fruits flowing from the issuance of the warrant must be suppressed."


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Fox hopes Fox Sports 1 will knock ESPN off its perch
Fox Sports says that bolt of lightning flashing off in the distance is all about the imminent launch of Fox Sports 1.
Funny, but when we squint just right, it kind of looks like anther glowing puck heading back toward our TV screen.
The rebranded, reformatted and refurbished FS1 channel is about three weeks out -- Aug. 17 for those who have yet to mark it on their calendars. The announcements concerning executive hirings, talent placement and show scenarios seem to be pushed out almost daily from the home office in Los Angeles.
Issuing the press releases on recycled paper would keep with the theme going here.
The premise for this FS1 enterprise starts with simply replacing content usually stowed away on the soon-to-be-displaced Speed channel, then add globs of college football, MMA, soccer, some MLB and NFL studio chatter. And that doth a network makes.
That also seemed to be the strategy behind merging Fox Sports Net into a network of re
gional channels some time ago, until the concept eventually was abandoned.
Now that there are some perceived holes in ESPN's business model, the strategy appears to be to go retro again and rethink all of what used to work but with a different spin.
The latest FS1 announcement came Thursday -- included in an 8 p.m. nightly news show called "Fox Sports Life" to be hosted by a couple of Canadian guys whose names escape us at the moment will be a panel off to the side, ready to go at the drop of dead air.
Charissa Thompson is the designated host, Andy Roddick will join in and there'll also be regulars such as Donovan McNabb, Gary Payton and Ephraim Salaam.
Over a period of time, we can't be sure if this won't just smell a lot like the "Best Damn Sports Show Period" all over again.
"Where 'Best Damn' took a lot of liberties in scripted comedy and skits, this has a different stance," Fox Sports Live executive producer Mike Hughes said. "There are parallels in that the camaraderie of the cast is probably people you'd want to hang out with. But that's where it ends."
Added Thompson, who used to co-host "BDSSP" during its run from 2001 to '09 on Fox Sports Net: "We won't be having as much cheeky fun as we did. That was a much more relaxed and looser format. This will follow more under the news and analysis rule."
The rule being that FS1 would like to be known as a place for live events and highlights first. But then, don't take all those live events and highlights so seriously.
There's still a lot of "Fox 'tude" living large on the Pico lot, no matter what age demographic you've been shoved into. Shifting gears from frolic to formality could be the trickiest task for anchors and athletes-turned-analysts on a minute-to-minute basis.
"Hopefully, this show has a lot of different gears," said Eric Shanks, the Fox Sports co-president and COO. "It's two shows in one."
The ways in which FS1 operates in direct competition to ESPN and ESPN2 continues to be worked out as rehearsals take place.
Keith Olbermann, part of the Fox Sports Net news plan years ago after he left ESPN in the late 1990s, told a group of TV writers Wednesday in Beverly Hills when his new "Olbermann" show on ESPN2 returns on Aug. 26, he intends to revive the "Worst Person in the World" segment he made popular during his political-talk days at MSNBC.
Fox Sports executive vice president of studio production Scott Ackerson shot back Thursday that Fox Sports Live plans to have a regular "Best Person in the World" feature.
"That's the difference in how we'll approach things and how they approach things," Ackerson said. "We've always tried to be more positive."
We're positive that if FS1 is to be taken seriously, it has to be serious in how it breaks away from its past and creates newness on a landscape where ESPN and family already have established a long-term comfort zone. This Fox Sports Live show likely will set a tone as to where the channel goes and how it's received.
"Sports doesn't need to be treated with reverence or something we can't touch," said Ackerson, who helped create the success behind the "NFL on Fox" studio show. "There has been a bit too much serious in the direction sports has taken. There are times when it's definitely serious -- Biogenesis, Aaron Hernandez -- but other topics aren't so serious.
"People watch sports to have a good time and to get a break from their lives. That's the philosophy we've had, whether it's a pregame show or in terms of game operations, and we're trying to continue that philosophy with this show."


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Types of electric motors
Typically DC electric motors are available in either brushed or brushless types. Brushless requires less maintenance as the brushes do not require replacement and usually spin faster than brushed motors.
Our range includes the most commonly used types of electric motors which are as follows:
- AC / DC Motors - Available in either brush and brushless types and synchronous and asynchronous
- AC / DC Geared Motors - Suitable where a specific RPM output is required
- Servo Motors - Allow for precise control of angular or linear position, velocity and acceleration
- Stepper Motors - Where motor speed is required to be in discrete steps
What is a motion controller and how does it work?
Motor controllers are devices which are used to manage the speed or performance of an electric motor by controlling the amount of energy which is transferred between the energy source and motor.
The controller works by switching the energy connection on and off using a technique called pulse width modulation (PWM), then averages these pulses out.
Motor controllers can be either manually, remotely or automatically operated. More advanced styles of controller can start or stop the motor along with other improved functionalities such as adjusting the speed of the motor based on mechanical load, protecting the motor or providing smoothed acceleration curves.
What accessories are available to use with electric motors?
In industrial automation processes, using accessory equipment for motors assists in operation but can also improve performance and increase efficiency. Some peripherals to consider are:
- Soft starts - reduce the torque and load during the startup phase to prolong lifespan.
- Motor starters - control the amount of electrical power during startup. They can also stop, reverse and offer protection.
- EMI filters - suppress electromagnetic interference which is generated by radio signals or through signal/power lines.
- Inverters (VFD Variable frequency drives) - a type of motor speed adjuster used in electro-mechanical drive systems. The drive controls the AC motor speed by changing the input frequency and voltage.
- Motor protectors protect motors against damage by monitoring motor health during operation.
- Stepper motor drivers control stepper motor speeds.
- Break modules stop motors in operation as an alternative to friction braking.


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Derby de Lisboa: The derby that forces Lisbon to a standstill1
A derby which offers choreographies, pyrotechnics and intense atmosphere, welcome to the Derby de Lisboa, between Sporting Clube de Portugal and Sport Lisboa e Benfica.
There may be just three kilometres between Sporting CP's Estadio de Alvalade and SL Benfica's Estadio da Luz, but the Primeira Liga is closer than ever this season.
"The passion is intense and can boil over at times," said Tom Kundert, namely when Sporting fans set Benfica's stadium on fire in 2011: "and of course the ultras often go over the limits. Nevertheless, violence is not usually associated with the fixtures."
Sunday's Derby de Lisboa is the 294th meeting between the two sides, and with just seven points separating Benfica in first, and Sporting in third, the race for the title is as close as ever.
"Benfica aren't as strong as they have been in the last few seasons after their crippling debts forced them to sell half their first team in the summer," Kundert added. "Coach Jorge Jesus has done a fantastic job keeping them ticking along without much of a blip, at least domestically."
"The Os Três Grandes is so much bigger than the other teams in the Liga, so whenever they face each other they much be on their absolute best to succeed," said Portuguese football expert, Jan Hagen. "This is what makes this match so intense."
Sporting's last league title came over a decade ago, winning the Primeira Liga in the 2001-02 season. Whilst Benfica have won the league three times since Sporting last secured a Championship.
Benfica have also had the better of the derby meetings down the years, winning 128 of them, whilst also having more title wins than their counterparts.
Having formed in 1904 by two smaller clubs, one with an Eagle badge, and the other with a pitch, Benfica was then born. The club, then led by club captain, Anglophile Cosme Damiao insisted that only Portuguese players featured for the Eagles.
Half the members left two years later to form the club, Sporting, under a local landowner, Viscount of Alvalade.
A rivalry was then born in 1907, Sporting had eight former Benfica players in their squad, beating their rivals 2-1 on a rainy day in Lisbon. A year later, Sporting won yet again, only this game had an atmosphere with violence and intimidation.
After losing 1-0 away to their rivals, Benfica in 2011, the Sporting Ultras, Juventude Leonina 1976 set fire to the Estadio da Luz, taking their loss to the next extreme.
Eric Drier, now of Tottenham Hotspur once told Standard Sport: "It's just incredibly hostile. The fans are very close to the pitch, like in England, and there is a lot of hatred between the sets of fans."
The Juventude Leonina 1976 are the oldest fan club of Sporting Clube de Portugal, founded in 1976. The Sporting ultras are also the oldest, official fan club in Portugal.
JuveLeo76: "is a family that is united by one love," said Ana Margarida. Located in the south stand, JuveLeo76 can be found with choreographies and often colourful pyrotechnics leading up to the kick-off, and Sunday's derby will be no different.
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Buffalo pounds Rochester, 12-3
The Bisons posted season-highs in runs and hits as they pounded the rival Red Wings, 12-3, on Thursday afternoon from Rochester. Josh Thole drove in four, Jesus Feliciano scored four times and the team combined for 15 total base hits.
The bulk of the damage for Buffalo came in a five-run sixth inning as the team batted around for the first time in 2010. Nursing a 3-2 advantage, the Herd loaded the bases when Mike Cervenak doubled, Feliciano singled and Andy walked. Thole then drove a full count pitch from Rochester reliever Jose Lugo into the left-centerfield gap for a bases-clearing double.
The two-out rally continued when Fernando Martinez doubled to right-center for the 7-2 lead. Two batters later, Chris Carter collected his third hit of the game with an RBI-single through the left side. Carter went 6-8 with three doubles and a home run in the two-game series at Frontier Field.
The Bisons offense started early and used the extra-base hit to get on top of Rochester. Eight of Buffalo's 15 hits went for more than one base, including doubles by Carter and Feliciano in the second inning to erase an early 1-0 Wings' lead. Alex Cintron singled home Feliciano three pitches later for a 2-1 edge.
Ahead 8-2 in the seventh, the Bisons poured it on thanks to a former Red Wings. Jason Pridie tripled home a pair on his third hit of the game before scoring on Thole's sacrifice fly.
Dillon Gee (3-0) kept his early season success going with another victory. The righty saw his shutout streak end at 13 innings when Erik Lis singled home Trevor Plouffe five batters into the game for the afternoon's first run. Gee had posted back-to-back scoreless efforts to start the season.
Against Rochester, Gee worked five innings and allowed two runs on six hits. He walked none and struck out four.
Bobby Parnell retired nine of the 10 batters he faced. Mike O'Connor allowed a run in the ninth inning before closing out the win.
Andy Green made his first start this season and went 3-4 with a double, an RBI, a walk and two runs scored. The infielder was activated on Wednesday after missing the first 12 games of the season with a right hamstring strain


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Kings Manor has 5 single Rooms.
In each of our modern en suite bedrooms you will find each room with flat-screen Sony Bravia TVs with Freeview and selected satellite channels,free Wi-Fi,direct-dial telephone, hair dryer, hospitality tray and all of our rooms are non-smoking.
All single rooms have at least a standard single bed ( 2 meters by 1 meter) most have a 'small double' bed ( 1.25meters wide). Most of our singles are in the main part of the hotel in the 1840s 'country house' and although they are of a decent size for single rooms they tend to be a quirky shape. It is not possible to fit a baby cot or an extra bed in any single room.
Please make sure that we are aware of your exact requirements at time of booking.


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A little more in-depth information regarding the darling of the right, the "intellectual," Newt Gingrich. Here's a summary of Gingrich's family life, from Scoobie Davis):
1) Gingrich marries his high school teacher, Jackie, who was seven years his senior.
2) Jackie puts Gingrich through college and she works hard to get him elected to the House in 1978 (Gingrich won partly because his campaign claimed that his Democratic opponent would neglect her family if elected -- at that time it was common knowledge that Gingrich was straying).
3) Shortly after being elected, Gingrich separated from his wife -- announcing the separation in the hospital room where Jackie was recovering from cancer surgery (the divorce was final in 1981); Jackie Gingrich and her children had to depend on alms from her church because Gingrich didn't pay any child support.
4) Six months after the divorce, Gingrich, then 38, married Marianne Ginther, 30.
5) "In May 1999, however, Gingrich [55] called Marianne [48] at her mother's home. After wishing the 84-year-old matriarch happy birthday, he told Marianne that he wanted a divorce." This was eight months after Marianne was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis.
6) In 2000, Gingrich, 57, married ex-congressional aide Callista Bisek, 34 (kind of like an intern ... my comment), with whom he was having a relationship while married to Marianne.
Bill Clinton was wrong to philander about, and he should have had more sense than to fool around with an intern. But two things need to be said: Clinton's perjury had to do with being reticent about admitting a sexual tryst … hardly something that would bring down a nation, and, truthfully, it was just an attempt to smear and embarrass Clinton. Conservatives should really look at themselves before making their stupid claims of hatred of Bush.
Nothing Bill Clinton did compares in banality and pure evil than what Gingrich did to his women. The man is a pig.
Monday, March 12, 2007
More Gingrich Absurdity
A little more in-depth information regarding the darling of the right, the "intellectual," Newt Gingrich. Here's a summary of Gingrich's family life, from Scoobie Davis):
Posted by Other Side at 11:08 AM
Labels: Conservatives, Newt Gingrich
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- grumps said...
Actually, he gives pigs a bad name.
If this is palatable to the Family Values crowd they have more troubles than government can solve.
- Anonymous said...
But, a good Christian...
- TrueConservative said...
Your profile indicates education as your profession. Do you teach? Are you employed by a K-12 Public School District?
Just wondering... because I believe you supported some where else a very prominent private school voucher proponent and relatively well known public school hater.
- Other Side said...
No and no. It would be better if you identified who I supported ... might make commenting easier.
However, I'm assuming it's James Wigderson. Any support I may have shown in the past was a result of my being friendly towards him. I like him.
I disagree completely with school vouchers and the choice program and James and I have tangled over that in the past.
- Anonymous said...
click on Steve's comments over at the Pub. He feels he has your support.
- Other Side said...
I see.
He has my support if we both detest anonymous commenters who like to trash others (not your comments, though I would wish a name).
Otherwise, we differ on school vouchers, and I suspect the political front as well.
I don't know Mr. Edlund or the others he mentioned, however, though a person's political and even religious background may be different than mine, that does not disqualify that person from possibly being my friend.
Example: James W. and I differ greatly on a vast array of subjects. But I do appreciate his wit, knowledge and ability to argue cogently. I've not seen James (we were college acquaintances) for about 20 years ... yet, and especially because of the correspondence we've had the past year, I consider him a friend.
- TrueConservative said...
actually everyone assumes they know who the anonymous commenters are. In the world of blogging anonymity is what makes things interesting. I too enjoy JWs wit but I don't care for his attacks on others while he protests the attacks on those he favors. Anonymously or not.
- Other Side said...
We differ on the merits of anonymity. However, I do maintain e-mail communications with a number of bloggers and I keep all confidential.
Something to think about.


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Guys. YOU GUYS. Treasure. Google Maps now has a Treasure Mode. For finding gold and stuff.
Last year, Google's street view team discovered a treasure map belonging to infamous pirate William "Captain" Kidd, while shooting footage for their underwater streetview collection beneath the waves of the Indian Ocean. Now, Google has used its custom 3D nano-scanners to digitize the map and make it accessible online.
Via the Google Maps blog:
When Dr. Marco Meniketti, an independent archaeologist, confirmed that this was Captain Kidd's 315 year-old map, we were very excited. However, as seen in the video, the map contains a variety of encrypted symbols and is not readily decipherable. We need your help to decipher these symbols and find Captain Kidd's treasures; therefore we've decided to digitize the map and make it accessible to everyone.
To check out Kidd's map, click here, or on the "Treasure" button at the top right corner of Google Maps. I'm about to go hold my laptop above a lit stove to see if I can reveal any of the map's secrets – I'll let you know how it goes.


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overlapping PCR protocol
Posted 09 February 2012 - 06:08 AM
I want to make an overlapping PCR with 2 fragments, one has 2200bp and the other has 6000bp. The two fragment share 45 pb homology to their end.
I know that, theorically, I can generate a ''new'' fragment of 8200 bp, but I have no idea of the experimental condition that I should use to get succes! If someone can suggest me some experimental conditions, such as amont of DNA to put into my PCR, PCR amplification conditions and polymerase to use, it would be very helpfull.
Posted 13 February 2012 - 10:02 PM
Posted 14 February 2012 - 09:56 AM
all the best! ...also go for the supplementary!
Posted 15 February 2012 - 07:53 AM
Posted 17 February 2012 - 06:00 AM
you can use ratio 1:1 (template 1;template2)
for fusion pcr annealing temperature and extension time really critical
Posted 17 February 2012 - 10:53 AM
regarding quantity of DNA template to put into the PCR reaction, I have read on Internet to put about 50ng of each fragment. Is it the amont of DNA you recommend me?
Posted 19 February 2012 - 08:52 AM
Posted 19 February 2012 - 09:12 AM
For me no need for you to calculate the Tm for overlapped region because the whole first fragment is like a forward primer to second template....what important here is your reverse Tm...try to do gradient temperature of annealing 5 0r 10 below the reverse primer..about the concentration i done successfully without checking the concentration of DNA but do compare them via gel only...somehow people also recommend to do some dilution...if you can google some protocol online like "oakley fusion.overlapped pcr" they did tell in detail how they done the fusion...but me, i do a bit different...
you know dan, sometimes, taq alone never give best result..i did mix two polymerase for good result..i use pfu and taq..mean you also need to mix thrir buffer together too...
for extension, it's depend on how long your fusion size....
Posted 19 February 2012 - 09:18 AM
Finnzyme? are you using Phusion? It usually has high Tm. some people don't recommend it for overlap PCR.
Hi Curtis,
For fusion pcr i never use both of them...it's expensive and i just use what my lab has...
I used to mix pfu polymerase and taq polymerase (mix their buffers too) and i got better amplification for fusion pcr
the reason is, pfu-high fidelity/proof reading and help the fragment to bind to specific overlapped region (but it slow)...while taq will
speed up the synthesis of new DNA in pcr..the combination is perfect for fusion..it's cheaper and work for me
all the best_Evanescence
Posted 19 February 2012 - 11:11 AM
Posted 20 February 2012 - 01:19 AM
No, i never use phusion for overlapping pcr but i still got nice band,
Phusion seems to be the only polymerase that works fine for overlap extension PCR (according to the paper referenced above) ...never used a different enzyme ...and if the paper is right ...i would not recommend to do so!
as i told you using combination of polymerase of pfu and taq could help (for second pcr)
In addition to that, most of people recommend to pcr first fragment with pfu or vent polymerase
this is because the polymerase used here will not add poly A...
let say your gene: NNNNNNNNXXXXXXXXX + XXXXXXXXXXXJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJ
if you use some polymerase that produce A tails the first fragment will be AAAANNNNNNNNNXXXXXXXXXAAA
the A will interfere from bind to XXXXXXXXJJJJJJJJJJJJ but that's not critical....sometimes if you are lucky you still can have fusion pcr very well...but the chance is..................
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Opinion analysis: Court allows suits by state agencies against state officials
The Court this week ruled that a suit by a state agency against a state official in federal court can move forward under Ex Parte Young. The case, Virginia Office of Protection and Advocacy v. Stewart, tested the line between the mine run of Young cases (to which the Court applies a "straightforward" Young approach) and those Young cases that involve especial federalism issues (in which the Court has rejected Young claims). The Court in VOPA concluded that the identity of the plaintiff as a state agency alone""so that the state essentially sued itself""did not raise the kind of "special sovereignty interests" that would move the case from the former category to the latter.
The case means that in the usual course, and maybe even in some harder cases, the federal courts will apply the "straightforward" approach and entertain a suit against a state official, notwithstanding the state's Eleventh Amendment immunity, as long as the suit involves an ongoing violation of federal law and seeks only prospective relief. The Court will likely reject Young claims only in those cases that involve the plainest or most flagrant violations of state sovereignty.
By all accounts, this case was unusual. The Virginia Office of Protection and Advocacy, an independent state agency established as part of a federally funded program, sued a state official in federal court to obtain certain records to conduct its investigation. The official, James Stewart, claimed that the state had essentially sued itself, because a state plaintiff had sued a state defendant. This, according to Stewart, visited upon the state an especial violation of its dignity. Stewart argued that because of this unique indignity, brought on by the plaintiff's identity as a state agency, the case did not meet the narrow exception to the state's Eleventh Amendment immunity carved out in Ex Parte Young.
Justice Scalia, writing for a six-member majority, rejected Stewart's argument. He explained that the Young doctrine was concerned with the identity of the defendant, rather than that of the plaintiff, even if the plaintiff were, as here, a state agency. After all, a state suffers the same indignity whether it is sued by a state agency or a private actor. And even Stewart agreed that a private actor could have brought this case. Moreover, the state itself created VOPA and consented to its authority to litigate by accepting federal program funds. Thus the state suffered no indignity here.
Because the state suffered no indignity, Justice Scalia applied the "straightforward" analysis outlined in Verizon Maryland, Inc. v. Public Service Commission of Maryland. Under Verizon, a case against a state official can move forward in federal court if the plaintiff alleges an ongoing violation of federal law and seeks prospective relief. Justice Scalia concluded that this case squarely met those requirements.
Justices Kennedy joined Justice Scalia's majority opinion but also wrote a concurring opinion, which was joined by Justice Thomas, in which he emphasized the potential federalism concerns that sometimes arise with unique sovereignty issues. Justice Kennedy argued that in a "novel" context like this, VOPA's right to records, vindicated by its Young suit here, must be balanced against the need to preserve the state's dignity and respect. But on balance, Justice Kennedy concluded, VOPA's interest outweighed any state dignity here.
Chief Justice Roberts, joined by Justice Alito, dissented. The Chief Justice argued that the state-on-state nature of the case meant that the state (as defendant) suffered a unique indignity""precisely the interest that sovereign immunity is designed to protect. He claimed that the Court veered from the "straightforward" approach and applied other federalism considerations in Seminole Tribe of Florida v. Florida and Idaho v. Coeur d'Alene Tribe of Idaho. The Court in those cases rejected the Young claims based on the "special sovereignty interests" at stake, and, according to the Chief Justice, it should similarly reject the Young claim here.
Justice Scalia's majority opinion reaffirms the "straightforward" approach in Verizon and extends it to this case, which arguably involves even greater state sovereignty concerns. (Justice Scalia also authored the unanimous opinion in Verizon.) Justices Kennedy and Thomas joined the majority, but their separate concurrence (and its balancing approach) suggests that they may not follow Justice Scalia in a case that involves yet greater state sovereignty concerns""for example, a case involving concerns somewhere between those in VOPA and those in Seminole Tribe or Coeur d'Alene. In such a case, Justices Kennedy and Thomas may well conclude that the greater state sovereignty interests outweigh the plaintiff's interest and join Chief Justice Roberts and Justice Alito.
(Justice Kennedy wrote the majority opinion in Coeur d'Alene and used his balancing approach. Chief Justice Rehnquist joined that opinion. Justice O'Connor wrote a concurrence, joined by Justices Scalia and Thomas, that would not have so "recharacterize[d] and narrow[ed]" the Young doctrine.)
This all leaves some doubt as to whether Justice Scalia's "straightforward" approach could garner a majority in a harder case involving all nine justices. (Justice Kagan recused herself in VOPA.) If Justice Scalia were to lose Justices Kennedy and Thomas in a closer case, he would have to pick up Justice Kagan to assemble a majority. (This does seems likely, though.)
In the meantime, VOPA preserved the "straightforward" approach for the mine run Young claims and even extended that approach to this case (involving more arguably significant state sovereignty interests). On the other hand, it almost certainly affirmed the rejection of those Young claims involving the most flagrant violations of state sovereignty, like those in Seminole Tribe and Coeur d'Alene.
But as to the next hard case""one involving state sovereignty interests somewhere between VOPA and Seminole Tribe and Coeur d'Alene""there seem to be three competing approaches on the Court:
Justice Scalia's "straightforward" approach, which gives the Young doctrine its broadest scope, and which likely enjoys five or more votes in all cases but those involving the most flagrant violations of state sovereignty;
Justice Kennedy's "balancing" approach, which gives the Young doctrine a mid-range scope, but aligns in result with the "straightforward" approach, at least in VOPA; and
Chief Justice Roberts's "state dignity" approach, which gives the Young doctrine its narrowest scope.
After VOPA, the "straightforward" approach seems to have the momentum.
Recommended Citation: Steven Schwinn, Opinion analysis: Court allows suits by state agencies against state officials, SCOTUSblog (Apr. 25, 2011, 11:52 AM), https://www.scotusblog.com/2011/04/opinion-analysis-court-allows-suits-by-state-agencies-against-state-officials/


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Gigi Buffon joined Dino Zoff on 112 caps this week. Giancarlo Rinaldi bravely asks who out of the two goalkeepers is Italy's greatest.
I can remember the day that Dino Zoff finally put his Italy gloves away for good. It felt like an historic moment because for most of my lifetime there had never been anyone else guarding the Azzurri goal. We would surely never see his like again.
Yet on Tuesday night, in defeat by Uruguay, another net-minder matched his record of 112 international caps. What often seemed an impossible landmark has now been equalled and, in a matter of months, will surely be surpassed. Just like his famous predecessor, Gigi Buffon has become the nation's undisputed No 1.
But how do they stack up head-to-head? That is the real intriguing question in my mind. I have been lucky enough to watch them both plenty of times and should be in a decent position to judge. Yet I find it a bit like having to choose between a Barolo and an Amarone. In other words, both are truly world class.
Their international records are remarkably similar. A World Cup triumph in their pockets, defeat percentages of less than 20 per cent and dozens of clean sheets for their country. Even a stats lover would find it hard to split them.
So it then comes down to more subjective matters. What are their strengths and weaknesses? How tough was the opposition they faced in their respective eras? How good were the teams they had around them?
To take that last question first, I'd say Zoff had a bit of an edge. No disrespect to the modern generation of defenders, but playing behind the likes of Claudio Gentile and Gaetano Scirea made any goalkeeper's life more easy. The fact that they were club colleagues at Juve for much of their careers only made that defensive rock more solid.
In terms of opposition, the case is more debatable. There were fewer international fixtures back in the 1970s, but there definitely were more pushover sides. Equally, Buffon never faced a group of death like his counterpart did at the World Cup in 1982. Let's call it honours even.
The third element is again a matter of taste. Zoff seemed to transmit a great calm to the rest of his team. Those who know him best say he has a wicked sense of humour, but he kept it well hidden under a craggy, Friuli exterior. His was an efficient style which was rarely flashy but, vitally, let in very few goals. His reputation was tarnished by long-range strikes which whistled past him at Argentina '78. However, he had the resilience to fight back and win a World Cup at a pensioner's age in football terms.
Buffon is more a product of the modern school of goalkeeping. His positioning and shot-stopping are outstanding, but he is also more of a physical presence than Zoff was. His 'Superman' nickname owes much to the miraculous speed with which he can launch himself from the ground to thwart an apparently easy follow-up shot. It is a mark of his dominance that many of his competitors for the Italy job seem to wither when given the opportunity to play. To be fair, Zoff did this too – go ask Ivano Bordon.
Nonetheless, I'd give the Carrara 'keeper a slight edge as an all-round player. This might have as much to do with how the physical standards of the game have risen in the past four decades. It also, handily for me, leaves honours even in my overall assessment of the two.
But I hate such wishy-washy sitting-on-the-fence conclusions. Hand on heart, if I had to pick someone to make a save that my life depended on, I would edge towards Buffon. There seem to me to be fewer chinks in his armour than Zoff possessed. But, in truth, it is like making me choose between an espresso and a grappa at the end of a meal. Couldn't I just have both?
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According to the Produce for Better Health Foundation, it's estimated that only 6 percent of individuals eat the recommended daily servings of vegetables, and only 8 percent achieve the recommended servings of fruit. Data like this are only heightening the urgency for more home juicing.
The benefits, however, go beyond simply meeting recommended daily values. The boost of antioxidants from fresh fruit and vegetable juice helps filter out built-up wastes and toxins. Raw juice strengthens cells, offering a wealth of vitamins, minerals, enzymes and phytonutrients, making it easier for the body to run more efficiently on a diet that's rich in leafy greens and fruits. Benefits range from improved skin to less inflammation to stronger immune systems. Not to mention, eating fresh produce lowers the risk of diseases like high blood pressure, high cholesterol and cancer.
Home juicing, however, isn't always the most convenient option. One problem is that juicing machines tend to be expensive — oftentimes several hundred dollars. Another hangup is that many adults can barely fit coffee into hectic mornings — let alone the mess after a homemade smoothie.
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Facebook Hires Hacker Dojo Founder for Developer Relations
Facebook has snapped up respected Valley personality David Weekly, founder of the developer collective Hacker Dojo and, as Business Insider points out, an all-around nice fellow. Weekly announced his move via Twitter (hah!) on Friday, and will join Facebook's Developer Relations team starting Monday.


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If this is your 100th post!! it's gonna be ok..
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ROCKFORD — The campaign to take politics out of legislative redistricting is coming to the Forest City.
The "Yes For Independent Maps" campaign is opening a Rockford office at 123. N. Alpine Rd., and will have an open house at the new office at 6 p.m. Thursday. Parking is available and refreshments will be served.
Campaign staff will join local volunteers and assisting organizations to open the campaign office.
The public is invited and petitions will be available for distribution. Campaign Manager Michael Kolenc will meet people and the press.
The "Yes" campaign is an attempt to change the way Illinois redraws state legislative districts after every U.S. Census. Under the current system, the dominant political party draws the map to benefit its legislative members at the expense of the minority party, resulting in a 97 percent re-election rate.
The "Yes" campaign seeks to change that to a an independent commission, similar to California's, where an independent board, with input but not control from both parties, draws a legislative map that is fair to all voters in all parts of the state.
This would become law if a constitutional amendment is passed. To get the measure on the Nov. 4 ballot, the "Yes" campaign must turn in 298,000 signatures from Illinois voters by May 4.
Kolenc, the campaign coordinator, says the group hopes to turn in about 450,000 signatures to withstand challenges from the Democratic and Republican parties.
"We're right on target in our petition gathering," said Kolenc. To learn more about the campaign or to volunteer, come to the open house or go to independentmaps.org.
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Baltimore community gets needed grocery store
Apples and Oranges Fresh Market opens; community thrilled
Residents in east Baltimore are excited about the opening of a new grocery store in a community that's been asking for one for a long time.
Apples and Oranges Fresh Market opened this week on North Broadway off North Avenue. It's a community with few shopping options.
"It's a food desert around here, quite frankly. People don't have good choices or options, and they get fresh fruit and meat here, and great prices," said City Councilman Carl Stokes.
"I live in the neighborhood, and it's a blessing that we have this because a lot of folks don't have cars or transportation," said resident Beverly Bell.
Apples and Oranges is owned by Erich March and his wife, Michelle, who are expanding from their family-run funeral home business to the market industry. They've been working for four years to get the store open.
"The community has been crying for a supermarket. I went to the big supermarket chains, and they weren't interested in coming into our community, so we decided if anybody's going to do it, we have to do it ourselves," March said.
The store's grand opening is at 9 a.m. Saturday, complete with giveaways and free food samples.
March said 21 employees have been hired through the mayor's Economic Development Program. He said he hopes his store will become a model for the city and said residents are grateful.
"People come in and say, 'Oh, God bless us.' And God has blessed us to have people come in and patronize us," he said.
"The prices are very reasonable, and the people here are very friendly. You get the food cooked to order. It's perfect," said area resident Renea Collins.
"We work at the day care next door, and we're excited we don't have to go to McDonald's anymore. We can get our breakfast here, and it's really good," resident Martrese Jenkins said.


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