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Devil Rays 11, Nationals 1. The Rays hit 5 home runs last night in the cavernous RFK stadium, two by Carl Crawford. Yesterday a report came from the Denver Post indicating that the Rockies were interested in C. C. but one reporter indicated that Jeff Francis and an injured AA shortstop would be "too steep of a price". To that reporter we provide the following numbers…Since May 24, a span of 29 games, Crawford is hitting at a .371 clip. During that span he has scored 27 runs, and driven in 24, which is amazing for a #2 hitter. He has also stolen 13 bases in 16 attempts. But the most amazing number? He has 11 home runs in those 29 games or 1 home run every 11.3 at bats. Over a full season, that would project to be about 55 home runs for Crawford. We aren't saying that Crawford is going to be a 50-50 player anytime soon, but the power numbers are starting to develop and 30-40 home runs a season is not out of the realm of possibilities. Crawford is now hitting .311 on the season, which is pretty darn good for a guy that battled an injured wrist the first 2 months of the season. Add to those numbers C. C.'s defense (he will win a gold glove in the next year or two), and you have the makings of perennial all-star. So we ask Troy Renck of the Denver Post, too steep of a price? We have an idea…how about you clone Jeff Francis, offer the Devil Rays both of them, and throw in one of your top young hitters, like third baseman Garrett Atkins and then the Rays will think about giving you Carl Crawford. Of course, it was obvious in Renck's report that he had not done his homework when he states that Crawford is "possible to sign long-term". Of course, a good reporter would know that C. C. is signed through 2008 with team options in '09 and '10.
By the way, Tim Corcoran was outstanding last night. Of course the Nationals offense is one of the worst in the National League, so we are hesitant to get too excited of the idea that Corky is ready to be a permanent member of the rotation. Corcoran (2-0) won his second straight start since entering the rotation, throwing 7 shutout innings, giving up 3 hits an 3 walks, while walking 8. In one of the team's strongest all around games, four players had 3 hits, led by Crawford who was 3-4 with 2 home runs and 4 RBI. Rocco Baldelli went 3-5 with his 4th home run and he also drove in 4. Dioner Navarro added his first two hits in a Devil Rays uniform. The one black mark on the game is the continuing struggles of Edwin Jackson. Jackson relieved Corky in the 8th inning and gave up 2 hits, 2 walks and 1 run in 1 inning of work. All 4 of the baserunners came after there was already 2 outs in the inning.
Tonight James Shields will take the mound and try to give the team a 3 game winning streak and tomorrow Jae Seo will make his first start for the Devil Rays.
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Andrew Wakefield Wins an Award Just as He Jumps on the Anti-Psychiatry Bandwagon
Andrew Wakefield Wins an Award Just as He Jumps on the Anti-Psychiatry Bandwagon - Respectful Insolence
I must admit, the timing of this "award" is rather amusingly fortuitous, because it was just on Friday that Andrew Wakefield published a tirade on the antivaccine crank blog Age of Autism that is just as misguided, wrong-headed, and inept as anything that Mike Adams, or Teresa Conrick has written entitled Patterns In Chaos: Child Psychiatry, Violence and Autism. In fact, it sounds very much like the anti-psychiatry rants recently written in the wake of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shootings in Newtown, CT by a deranged gunman named Adam Lanza that I deconstructed last week.
Like Conrick, Wakefield begins by correctly countering the misinformation rampant in the media in the wake of the Sandy Hook shooting that Lanza had Asperger's syndrome and correctly asserting that there is no good evidence of a link between autism or autism spectrum disorders and an increased propensity for violence and mass murder. Unfortunately, Wakefield then does what antivaccinationists do so well and proposes an alternate explanation that involves the same confusion of correlation with causation that Mike Adams and Teresa Conrick fell for, tying them to vaccines:
And for those at risk - young people receiving off-license mind-bending drugs, an urgent overview of individual indication, efficacy, compliance, and adverse effects must be undertaken, funded by the relevant players in the pharmaceutical industry and conducted independently of any other input from them.
Tragically, predictably, there will be more events like that at Sandy Hook Elementary. The vast number of individuals with developmental disorders presages such events. This is not because of their diagnosis, per se, but rather I would suggest, because they may be at increased risk for adverse reactions (due to pre-existing conditions) and are being inappropriately medicated with drugs for which violence is a recognized adverse reaction. These drugs are being prescribed by a "mainstream" medical system that, through clinical neglect, has run dry on alternative treatments for autism spectrum disorders while enjoying Parma's inducements way too much to look for any.
My opinion is neither mine alone, nor is it new. In attempting to make sense of the "senseless" it offers both tangible reasons and approaches to prevention. It is not enough that our hearts break for those affected; we are compelled to act. Perhaps inevitably, I am left with a mental image of Pharma lobbyists scaling Capitol Hill like an army of Orcs closing on Helm's Deep. It's a hideous sight.


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Patrick Cote's controversial UFC 154 disqualification victory over Alessio Sakara will stand.
On Friday, Quebec's La Regie des alcools des courses et des jeux (the baord that governs combat sports in the province) declined to hear Sakara's protest that referee Dan Miragliotta mishandled the bout, which took place Nov. 17 at Montreal's Bell Centre.
French-language outlet LaPress.ca was the first to report the board's decision.
Strikes to the back of Cote's head are what led to Sakara being disqualified by Miragliotta in the 86-second contest. Replays showed that after landing legal strikes with hammerfists, several Sakara punches hit Cote illegally.
However, Sakara and his camp were upset that official scorecards indicated the Italian fighter was initially ruled the winner by TKO. But as a hometown crowd vehemently booing before the official decision was read, Miragliotta changed the result to a disqualification win for Cote.
Sakara's manager Lex McMahon, who was in the stands for the fight, felt the worst result should have been a no contest.
"The first thing that needs to occur is we need to get this turned into, at the bare minimum, a no contest because it was already ruled a TKO for my client," McMahon told MMAjunkie.com (www.mmajunkie.com). "And then let's get the guys together and let them mix it up again, but in neutral territory. I don't want them fighting in Canada again because he obviously did not get a fair deal. I thought it was a hometown decision. I thought the pressure of 20,000 fans screaming for Cote and booing Sakara during that 5- to 7-minute period while people were reviewing the decision – you're going to tell me that Dan (Miragliotta) didn't look at the tape and the commission didn't look at the tape while they were cheering? Come on.
"I feel like the right decision was overturned in favor of the hometown guy, and that's a shame. It really is."
Ultimately, the La Regie des alcools des courses et des jeux decided they would not hear the appeal because the decision was ultimately a judgement call by Miragliotta.
Miragliotta told MMAjunkie.com he warned Sakara during the flurry after a hammerfist grazed the back of the downed Cote's head. The next two or three shots were legal, according to the official. Then a second, more clearly illegal blow drew a more stern verbal warning.
"The second one didn't look bad enough to stop the fight," Miragliotta said. "In my mind, I'm thinking if he hits the back of the head again, I'm going to stop it and take a point away, or I'll make it a verbal warning with his translator and let him know I'm going to take a point away.
"Then the next ones were clean. They were clean strikes, and the one that hit him hard was no longer a 'watch the back of the head.' It was time to either take points away or stop the fight."
Cote, though, was in no condition to continue.
"When I rolled him over, he looked like he didn't know where he was at," Miragliotta said.
A spokesman for the board confirmed with LaPress.ca that its decision was "final and without appeal," so the result will stand.
Following UFC 154, UFC President Dana White said he favors a rematch between the two strikers. However, an official announcement has yet to be made.
For complete coverage of UFC 154, stay tuned to the UFC Events section of the site.


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After meeting in executive session for about a half hour tonight, the School Committee voted to authorize an investigation about a complaint of misconduct lodged against Superintendent Eric D. Ely, who was placed on paid administrative leave last week.
The committee also voted to appoint lawyer Edward Doocey of Quincy to investigate the allegation, Chairman Patricia Woodruff said.
"We're working hard to get it done quickly," Ms. Woodruff said after the meeting.
When asked for details about the complaint, Ms. Woodruff said she could not be more specific.
"Unfortunately, we can't answer that right now," Ms. Woodruff said.
School Committee lawyer Demitrios M. Moschos, of Mirick O'Connell in Worcester, said he could not anticipate how long the investigation would take.
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STORRS -- Junior Maya Moore could have selected any of her UConn teammates for this hypothetical showdown. Fellow All-American Tina Charles, sophomore Tiffany Hayes and fifth-year senior Kalana Greene are the first that come to mind.
Yet, in a ringing endorsement of the toughness and the competitiveness displayed by sophomore guard Caroline Doty in her quest to return from a second torn anterior cruciate ligament in her left knee, Moore said Thursday that she would choose Doty if she had to play 2-on-2 for the national championship.
"She has done a great job doing her rehab and strengthening her quads and hamstrings to provide support for her knee,'' Moore said during media day at Gampel Pavilion. "Whether or not she's performing, if she's out on the court working her butt off, that work ethic and will is going to be infused into everyone else. She just brings that killer instinct. We will definitely need that." Doty initially tore her ACL playing soccer during her senior season in high school Sept. 7, 2007. She sustained her second such injury in the final 30 seconds of the first half against Syracuse last Jan. 17.
Doty was averaging 8.6 points, 3.4 rebounds and 1.9 assists in 23.9 minutes and had started the first 17 games for the Huskies. Once again playing without limitations, she was both flattered and motivated by Moore's remarks.
"It's exciting,'' Doty said. "Just to have her say that means a lot. It kind of means that I still have to keep up the hard work and keep doing what I'm doing. If she says that now after that rehab, I need to prove that I should be that player.''
The expectation is that Doty will return to a starting role this season. Along with junior Lorin Dixon and sophomore Tiffany Hayes, she will contend for the starting point guard spot that opened with the loss of All-American Renee Montgomery.
Doty said she feels strong, stronger than she felt at this point last season, and is playing "full-throttle.'' Enduring a second round of intense rehabilitation has also given her a new perspective on many facets of the game.
"It kind of gets you to respect different things and think different ways and respect different people and respect different situations,'' Doty said. "Just now, the second time, it's a great opportunity to get back out there and prove that even after two surgeries, I'm still going.''
While Doty is increasingly charged up to return to the court, UConn coach Geno Auriemma tempered his expectations of her Thursday. He equated Doty's situation to that of Kalana Greene last season, when she was coming back from a knee injury.
Doty is physically behind her teammates who had the luxury of working out during the entire off-season. Auriemma said that he does not expect Doty to be at full strength when it comes to game shape until the start of Big East play in January.
"For somebody like Caroline, you've just got to come in and know that her summer is September, October, November, December,'' Auriemma said. "So, for her, the time to make up for what she lost this summer is going to be between now and Jan. 1. So come Jan. 1, she'll be really, really good.''


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Nope, They're guilty.
I think it's probably a big overlooked problem because most people could not conceive confessing to something if they didn't do it.
False confessions are a real problem. There is a large body of research on this topic, especially false confessions among juveniles. The details are too long to get into here, but under the right conditions - lengthy interrogations with no break, sleep deprivation, stress, emotional duress, being fed false information by interrogators, desire to stop the interrogation, etc. - just about anyone can end up giving a false confession.
Correct Newanda.
This is why you never speak to the police without a lawyer. As a friend of mine use to say "Prove it or STFU."
I must confess that I think they are false! Therefore a lie and perhaps not a good thing.
Our criminal justice system is highly compartmentalized. With too few exceptions, no one link in the chain – cops, prosecutors, judges, juries, defense lawyers – is held to account for unjust outcomes.
Furthermore, there are strong institutional incentives favoring things like coercive interrogation, investigative bias, prosecutorial zeal, and covert presumption of guilt that subvert the most fundamental of our professed commitments to the protection of an individual's rights against the heavy hand of the state.
The problem is that there is no political will from the public at large to demand reform because most people – realistically perhaps – identify as victim rather than accused. We need to get back to the mindset of the authors of our founding documents who understood their own personal vulnerability to unfettered sovereign power.


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Brewers' Carlos Gomez drops appeal, will serve suspension for role in Pirates brawl
MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee Brewers center fielder Carlos Gomez is dropping his appeal of a three-game suspension he received for his part in fight with the Pittsburgh Pirates during a game on Easter Sunday.
Gomez will begin serving his suspension Wednesday night and be eligible to return against the Chicago Cubs on Saturday.
The Pirates are currently in Milwaukee for a three-game series.
Pirates starter Gerrit Cole and Gomez exchanged words before the benches and bullpen cleared on April 20th in Pittsburgh. Gomez threw a punch during the fracas.
Last night, Gomez went 0 for 1 with a strikeout, and scored a run after being hit by a pitch from Cole in Milwaukee's 5-2 win.
Gomez later exited the game with back spasms.
Brewers catcher Martin Maldonado has already served his five-game suspension.


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The A.I. in Space Marine is slightly inadequate, but passable. The pair of friendly Space Marines that follow you around don't really offer much support, but they always seem to come through when you need them. And the enemy NPCs have a horribly simplistic way of moving, but this isn't actually a complaint – more of an observation. In fact, it probably could be argued that these low-IQ Orks are more realistic that way.
Actually, the movement of the enemy units is reminiscent of Croteam's Serious Sam titles. Essentially, most of the units run directly at you, while the ranged units stay back, fire a few shots, and jump from side to side. (I'm not sure if THQ would necessarily take this observation as a compliment, but I mean it as one.)
Even with all of this game's strengths, it does have a few major drawbacks. First off, it can be extremely unstable. Even during normal gameplay, it's not unusual for a texture to disappear or reappear, and during major graphical events, the game can stall automatically. I did manage to crash the game once when I was mashing buttons.
The cinematic cutscenes are also fairly problematic. Don't get me wrong, I actually love a good cutscene, but Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine has managed to overdo it a little. The cutscenes often seem to load at odd times, sometimes showing up within a few seconds of the previous one. The process breaks up the action in a way that seems to suggest that the players are secondary to the overall story—even though these cutscenes look amazing.
My last complaint is regarding the repetitive nature of the game. Essentially, a player finds a group of Orks, slices them up, finds another group of Orks, slices, and so on. Even though the action is fairly heavy, the suspense becomes somewhat muted when the game repeats elements over and over.
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Former Nevada superintendent of education has new job
Rorie Fitzpatrick, who served as interim Nevada superintendent of education through the 2013 Legislature, has been hired by WestEd in San Francisco.
WestEd is a nonprofit educational research and development organization with more than 600 staffers and offices in 16 states nationwide.
A spokesman said Fitzpatrick will be the director of Common Core Implementation. Common Core is designed to develop state standards that lay out "consistent, clear and rigorous expectations" for students across the states and "promote a vision in which all students across our nation are highly prepared for both college and career," according to WestEd's website.
"Common Core represents a significant restructuring of our education systems and WestEd is uniquely qualified to help states and districts achieve these 21st century expectations," Fitzpatrick said.
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Before joining the Nevada Department of Education, Fitzpatrick was a faculty member at the UNR College of Education.
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Fitzpatrick was named interim superintendent after the departure of James Guthrie but was passed over for the permanent job by Gov. Brian Sandoval.


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'X-Men' Star Suspect in Weed Wacking Assault
Jason Beghe -- one of the stars of "X-Men: First Class" and a veteran actor -- is under criminal investigation for allegedly attacking a man who was wacking weeds on his property, TMZ has learned.
According to the incident report, Daniel Montalvo was using a weed wacker on Beghe's Malibu property last week when the device malfunctioned. Cops tell us ... a frustrated Montalvo "mistreated the device." That pissed off Beghe, who then got into a loud confrontation with Montalvo which became physical.
Montalvo went to the Malibu cop shop and filed a report. The Malibu/Lost Hills Sheriff's Station investigated the incident and sent the case to the D.A. for possible misdemeanor battery prosecution against Beghe.
Beghe was convicted in 2009 with accosting a process server.
Beghe is also featured on "Californication," and has appeared in "Eli Stone," "Ghost Wisperer," "Matlock," and our fav -- "Jake and the Fat Man."
Beghe -- an ex-Scientologist -- tells TMZ, "It's probably the Church of Scientology f**king with me. They have it out for me."
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Conversation Alex had with his friend Madison in earshot of his mother.
Alex: "It's disgusting, but I kiss my mom. Do you kiss your mom?"
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Yep! That's right. Topless man. Covered in ketchup. Kotakuite "Neo Deus" sends this, writing:
Don't worry, Kotaku! I haven't gone all Patrick Bateman on you! I realized that my apartment contains lamentably few red items, and so I had to make due with what I DID have...and that included a jumbo-sized bottle of ketchup and about half a cup's worth of red food coloring.
Neo Deus adds, "Please pray for the roommate that was forced to take this picture." Why we would be concerned about your roommate? He's only living with some dude who smears his body with ketchup and takes baths in BLOOD.
What's happening? We're giving away a copy of futuristic third-person-shooter Red Faction: Guerrilla, platform of your choice. Here's how you can win it:
Take a picture of red things - the more the better! Be sure to include a "Kotaku sign" in the picture. Send your entries to kotakucontestATgmailDOTcom and have a very nice day.
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Through 7-12 grade I went to church schools. I had Bible class and Chapel. We were taught evolution, but it was an afterthought and Creationism was emphasized. History was more Western Civilization than anything else. Africa and Asia were combined into one chapter in my textbook. If the author wasn't a known Christian or the book didn't glory God, it was as though it didn't exist. (My school wasn't Harry Potter is the devil crazy, but there were several schools in my area that were). Music was limited to hymns and classical, specifically Baroque and Romantic periods. I was also the only black person in my high school, but that's another story for another time.
There was one topic that was sure to send any teacher to the hills - sex, dating, and marriage.
Sex Ed? What was that? We were all supposed to be virgins until we were married. God would send us the man of our dreams and lots of babies would be had! Otherwise you were going to suffer from AIDS and all the STDs in the world. And no man wants sloppy seconds. Who would marry you if you weren't a virgin?
My High School the uniform completely covered the female form - Polo shirts and long A-line skirts. Oh the things the sight of an ankle can to do a man (apparently). From middle school onwards, we were taught to be ashamed of our bodies. There was an emphasis on men being lead to sin based on women's dress and actions. Anytime I didn't follow these rules, I was leading a man to sin.
So fashionable. If we were allowed to wear pants, such as on a field trip, they had to be preapproved by female staff and almost had to be 2+ sizes bigger. There was the three finger rule for shirts. Place your index, middle, and ring fingers together and place them at the bottom of your collar bone. If the top of your shirt came below that, a man might see your collar bone and sin. Gym shorts must come to the middle of the knee when sitting. No exceptions.
There had to be a width of a Bible (6") between you and a person of the opposite sex. No touching.
We were not allowed to bring "dates" to my Junior/Senior Banquet because the school did not want to encourage a dating atmosphere. Courting was preferred (a la Duggar style).
Abortion was murder (I've had to go to a few Pro-Life rallies as a teenager) and there was no other exception to the subject. God would provide and "lead the doctor's hands and mind". This is a direct quote. I've heard it regularly. Never mind if there was a life threatening disorder or if the fetus was abnormal – God would find a way.
My high school would perform and compete at many Evangelical Colleges on the East Coast. One in particular – the rightfully vilified Bob Jones University – was among the worst. My Junior year, BJU built a brand new gym. Big shiny facility with everything you could possibly want inside. But if you were a woman who just so happened to be wearing pants (cause who works out in skirts?); you had to enter through the back door. Let's repeat that for a second. A woman who attended that school, whose tuition dollars paid for that gym couldn't even enter through the front door with dignity. Yeah, that's not demeaning at all.
And to be honest, my school was among the sane ones. Most of our students turned out pretty well socialized. Other schools were not so fortunate.
This is all to say, it's no wonder so many Conservative politicians believe all this crazy stuff about rape and abortion. So many kids are being taught from an early age that it's the victim's responsibility to protect someone from sinning. They hear it in some (not all) churches. They hear it in school. And it's reiterated at home. A rapist or abuser was only acting on what the abused was presenting.
That person shouldn't have worn that.
They shouldn't have led them on.
Why were they alone together at that hour?
This is victim blaming that's engrained from the very beginning.
I was lucky, my Mother taught me a different rhetoric when I was at home. I was in activities that allowed me to interact with kids outside of the church bubble. I learned how to operate outside of these circles. Many of my former classmates had no such knowledge. One girl was so sheltered she didn't know what flipping someone off was let alone what condoms and birth control were. This is harmful for everyone involved. I really feel like sex education should be mandatory. Regardless of religious orientation.
And to be clear, I'm not against churches or religion. I still attend services from time to time (though at a radically different, more inclusive and liberal church). I'm against the systematic repression and shaming of women's bodies that's so ingrained in many institutions.
This was all brought back up to me based on a series of assaults that took place on Evangelical Colleges and Universities against women in the last 6 months. I'll write a follow-up post about that soon, but I had to get this out.


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Los Angeles prosecutors have asked a judge to revoke Lindsay Lohan's probation and schedule a hearing that could lead to the actress's return to jail.
The filing came a day before Lohan is scheduled to be arraigned on three charges filed last month related to a June car crash.
Lohan will not need to be present for the arraignment on charges that she lied to Santa Monica police, was driving recklessly and obstructed an officer from performing duties related to the crash investigation.
She remains on probation for a necklace theft case from last year and could be sentenced to 245 days in jail if a judge determines her conduct was a probation violation.
City attorney's spokesman Frank Mateljan said any probation violation proceedings are likely to be heard after the Santa Monica case. Prosecutors allege Lohan lied about being a passenger in her Porsche when it crashed on the Pacific Coast Highway on the way to a film shoot.
The Liz And Dick star was released from supervised probation in March after completing several months of court appearances and morgue clean-up duty.
Lohan has yet to be booked on the new charges and a judge is likely to set bail and the terms of her release.


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In the wake of the White House having reversed this weekend an import ban on Apple's (AAPL) sales of some models of iPhone and iPad, a ban imposed after Apple was found to have infringed on a patent held by Samsung Electronics (005930KS), Bernstein Research chip analyst Stacy Rasgon today reflects on what impact, if any, the overturning of the International Trade Commission's ban might have on the intellectual property of wireless chip maker Qualcomm (QCOM).
Rasgon's note follows a sharp sell-off yesterday in shares of patent holder InterDigital Communications (IDCC), whose stock dropped 10% after one analyst, William Blair's Anil Doradla, wrote that the ban reversal could affect actions that the company has been in the process of enforcing against Nokia (NOK) and others at the ITC.
Rasgon, who has an Outperform rating on Qualcomm stock, and an $80 price target, writes that he has been getting many questions from investors about whether Qualcomm's ability to assert its patents might be affected. He concludes, "though we are certainly not IP lawyers we believe that there should be relatively little to no risk to the company."
For one thing, Qualcomm has never pursued such a ban:
The veto could suggest it may be more difficult to seek importation bans from the US ITC based on enforcement of Standards-Essential patent violationsin the future. However, QCOM has not, to our knowledge, ever sought a ban of this type. Moreover, licensors who believe they are being infringed are not prohibited from seeking monetary redress through the courts, even in a case where a ban is not granted [...] While the threat of such an action in response to a hypothetical violation of their SEP IP has always been there, QCOM has never to our knowledge sought to get a product importation ban based on their SEPs imposed (e.g. they have never tried to use this weapon, though the threat of it has undoubtedly been there) [...] Additionally, parties denied a ban are not prohibited from seeking redress through the courts. Indeed, Mr. Froman's finding suggests that Samsung do exactly that (saying "My decision to disapprove this determination does not mean that the patent owner in this case is not entitled to a remedy. On the contrary, the patent owner may continue to pursue its rights through the courts."). Thus QCOM, should they ever find themselves in such a situation, could sue to achieve monetary redress (which has always been their preferred strategy).
Moreover, Qualcomm has already licensed its patents broadly to numerous parties, points out Rasgon, suggesting there is less reason for them to have to pursue litigation:
Qualcomm has already licensed both their standards-essential and non-essential 3G portfolio to all knowncellular device manufacturers (indeed, we note that the AAPL products in question are those that do NOT incorporate aQCOM baseband, and the disagreement between AAPL and Samsung stems in part from the fact that the two companies do not have a license agreement in place to cover the patentsunder dispute). Given essentially all of QCOM's royalty revenue today is obtainedthrough their 3G licenses, we see zero intermediate-term impact from this finding.
And any threat of a watering-down of patents' value seems a minimal threat:
Over the long term, the one potential risk could be if the value of signing new standards-essential patents were to be diluted as a result of this finding(and indeed, the "Innovation Alliance," of which QCOM is a member, howled loudly after the veto was announced). For QCOM, we believe this would be a question of only new agreements signed under their 4G-only portfolio (given existing agreements, whether 3G or 4G, would notbe affected). We note, for example, that QCOM has indicated a likely 3.25% base rate on their 4G OFDMA-based Standards-Essential portfolio (we believe licensing their non-essential patents in addition should provide upside to this number). But, if the intrinsic value of Standards-Essential IP were to be lessened by the finding, it is possible that in the very long term (at such a point in time when the majority of devices were 4G-only) the value of QCOM's 4G portfoliofor new licensees could, in theory, be diluted. That being said, QCOM has already obtained90 OFDM 4G licensees,including many of the large handset OEMs such as Samsung, BlackBerry, Nokia, LT, Pantech, Sony, Ericsson, TCL, and ZTE (Exhibit 1). Thus, we believe QCOM has already signed much of the market to 4G agreements. And, we see the prospect of 4G-only devices as the majority within any conceivable investment horizon as extremely low.
Qualcomm shares today are down 66 cents, or 1%, at $65.59.


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Phuket marine chief removed, Phoenix 'owner' questioned by police
Thai PBS is reporting that the Marine Department is ordering an immediate transfer of the chief officer of Phuket Marine Office. They've also set up a panel to consider disciplinary action against him for alleged dereliction of duty that led to the sinking of the 'Phoenix' dive boat south-west of Phuket on July 5, resulting in the deaths of 47 Chinese tourists.
An informed Marine Department source, who has asked not to be named, said that the Phuket Marine Office director was alleged to have allowed Phoenix to venture out to sea for a tour of Koy Hei and Koh Mai Thon despite earlier warnings of rough seas and for all vessels to remain at port. He also confirmed that the actual number of passengers on board did not match the passenger manifest.
The source said the director was also alleged to have issued permit to Phoenix to operate as a tour boat despite its questionable seaworthiness.
Police yesterday questioned Ms Woraluck Ruekchaikarn, the managing director of TC Blue Dream Company, the company who operate Phoenix, after she turned herself in to acknowledge the charge of recklessness, causing deaths and injuries to the other people.
Pol Maj-Gen Surachet Hakparn, deputy commissioner of Tourist Police Bureau, says that TC Blue Dream has not yet taken any action to compensate families of the dead victims and the injured from the boat accident.
Regarding Ms Woraluck, the police officer said police were investigating whether she actually owned Phoenix or whether she was just a nominee of her Chinese boss.
SOURCE: Thai PBS
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Happy Loy Krathong Phuket. Where to launch your krathong tonight
Happy Loy Krathong Phuket. But this year authorities are saying 'only floating Krathongs thanks'. No polystyrene, no steel pins – keep it natural and plant-based please. This year Loy Krathong in Thailand co-incides with the annual Halloween celebrations on October 31.
Authorities are also urging people to choose, or make, their krathongs using natural materials only. The latest craze for "edible" krathongs is also causing problems. Read about that HERE.
Loy Krathong is a festival celebrated annually throughout Thailand The name could be translated as "to float a basket", and comes from the tradition of making krathong or buoyant, decorated baskets, which are then floated on a river. Loi Krathong takes place on the evening of the full moon of the 12th month in the traditional Thai lunar calendar so the exact date of the festival changes every year.
In Phuket, the Provincial Office says fireworks, fire crackers and sky lanterns are prohibited "for people's safety" (but be assured there will still be a few sky lanterns seen flying off the islands beaches this evening).
Loy Krathong is celebrated at many of the island's popular waterways and at many of the beaches. Many hotels also host their own celebrations for their tourist customers. Here are a few of the locations you will be able to launch your own Krathong or buy one on site and watch families and couples launching Krathongs.
Popular locations in Phuket include…
• Saphan Hin Park Lake, Phuket Town
• Suan Luang Park (off Naka Market Road)
• Bang Wad Dam, Kathu
• The recreation lake near Ket Ho Temple in Kathu (The Thaiger 'local')
• Tin Mine Museum Lake on the Kathu back road, near BIS International School
• Nai Harn Lake and Nai Harn Beach
• Bang Maruam near the Alan Cooke Cricket Ground in Thalang
• Laguna (the main lake just inside the entrance)
• Just about anywhere along Patong Beach
On the night of the full moon, Thais launch their krathong on a river, canal or a pond, making a wish as they do so. The festival may originate from an ancient ritual paying respect to the water spirits.
We would urge people to consider the environment if you're making your own Krathong or try and select Krathongs that are made from natural products. Many of the 'commercial' Krathongs use polystyrene and pins that end up scattered along our waterways and provide a hazard on the island's beaches when the Krathongs eventually wash ashore and disintegrate.
Same goes for the new fad of bread and "edible" krathongs. Officials say these can be dangerous for the fish and cause long term problems for water catchments.
If you'd like to make a krathong, here's a very quick guide…
If you want the easy way out, you will find hundreds of stalls on the way or near any waterway around the island that is participating in the event. Try and pick ones that appear to be made from natural materials.
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Phuket tops travel destination list of cheapest hotel prices – Dertour 2020 Price Index
Phuket tops a list of the cheapest travel destinations with a 1 night stay at a hotel costing on average less than $30 USD, according to a study by the German travel company Dertour. Phuket is going through what some say is a "crisis", certainly a current tourist vacuum. The island province largely relies on income from foreign tourists, but with travel bans over the last 7 months, hotels and other businesses in the tourism industry have been at a loss.
For domestic tourists, Phuket currently offers a serene, peaceful tropical stay where you'll have a lot of the island to yourself. There are plenty of daily flights to the island, but all from domestic locations at this stage – the international terminal remains closed.
Along with being listed as hotels with the lowest price, Phuket also made the top 5 cities with the largest price drop from 2019 to 2020, according to Dertour's 2020 Accommodation Price Index. The company studied hotel prices for 75 popular tourist destinations around the world. Bangkok was just above Phuket at the fourth city with the largest hotel price drop. Bangkok hotel prices dropped by 34.6% while Phuket's hotel prices dropped by 33.8%.
Prices will continue to be low, CEO DER Touristik Central Europe Ingo Burmester says…
"Travel itself will be cheap in 2021… Although it has been a challenging period, we have seen a great deal of interest in domestic travel. We also predict a major catch-up effect for Mediterranean destinations, European trips and long-haul routes in 2021 as soon as travel restrictions are lifted."
Phuket ranks as the destination with the cheapest accommodation prices at an average price of $29 USD, according to the list. Average prices for 3-star hotels are $26 USD and an average of $54 USD for 5-star hotels.
Bangkok followed, ranking fifth on the list of cities with the lowest hotel price at an average of $43 USD per night. 3-star hotels in Bangkok average at $30 per night and 5-star hotels average at $93 USD.
Top 5 destinations with the lowest price in accommodation
- Phuket: Average of $29 USD per night
- Delhi: Average of $34 USD per night
- Kuala Lumpur: Average of $36 USD per night
- Bali: Average of $36 USD per night
- Bangkok: Average of $43 USD per night
Top 5 destinations with the largest price drop in accommodation
- Amsterdam: Dropped by 51.6%
- San Francisco: Dropped by 39.2%
- Vancouver: Dropped by 37.1%
- Bangkok: Dropped by 34.6%
- Phuket: Dropped by 33.8%
To read Dertour's full report, click HERE.
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Man arrested after allegedly slicing a man's face with sickle
A man was arrested on charges of grievous bodily harm after he allegedly sliced his friend's face with a sickle, causing a gash about 25 centimetres long.
3 men, identified as Saeng, Ta and Rop, had been drinking at a shanty in Phuket's Rassada district where Rop lived. An argument broke out over money. A bank transfer was apparently made, but no one received any money, according to Rop as he related the story to police.
The men didn't come to an agreement and ended up going to bed. Ta stayed awake and slapped Saeng twice while he was falling asleep, Rop says. Saeng then got up, grabbed the sickle and swung the hooked blade across Ta's cheek, Rop says.
Reports don't go into detail about Ta's condition, but photos of the scene by the Phuket News show a significant amount of blood on the concrete floor.
SOURCE: Phuket News
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Travellers to Thailand to wear "Smartband" tracking watch
Foreigners who test positive for C19 in Thailand won't be able to use the public health system
Nearly 5,000 Thai Airways staff to deplane in voluntary resignations
Sir Sean Connery dies at 90 years of age
100+ foreigners ripped off in education visa scam on Koh Pha Ngan
US cuts Thailand's tariff benefits after long-running pork dispute
This year's most powerful typhoon will hit Philippines tomorrow
Suvarnabhumi's new terminal ready for 2022
Dow and S&P 500 take a breath after an ugly week, tech stocks lead the way down
Free Trade Agreement talks continue between Thailand and EU
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72% think the Thai government are "stalling", 60% say leave the Monarchy alone
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As one of the cellular death mechanisms, apoptosis, also known as programmed cell death, can be defined as the process of a proper death of any cell under certain or necessary conditions. Apoptosis is controlled by the interactions between several molecules and responsible for the elimination of unwanted cells from the body.
Many biochemical events and a series of morphological changes occur at the early stage and increasingly continue till the end of apoptosis process. Morphological event cascade including cytoplasmic filament aggregation, nuclear condensation, cellular fragmentation, and plasma membrane blebbing finally results in the formation of apoptotic bodies. Several biochemical changes such as protein modifications/degradations, DNA and chromatin deteriorations, and synthesis of cell surface markers form morphological process during apoptosis.
Apoptosis can be stimulated by two different pathways: (1) intrinsic pathway (or mitochondria pathway) that mainly occurs via release of cytochrome c from the mitochondria and (2) extrinsic pathway when Fas death receptor is activated by a signal coming from the outside of the cell.
Different gene families such as caspases, inhibitor of apoptosis proteins, B cell lymphoma (Bcl)-2 family, tumor necrosis factor (TNF) receptor gene superfamily, or p53 gene are involved and/or collaborate in the process of apoptosis.
Caspase family comprises conserved cysteine aspartic-specific proteases, and members of caspase family are considerably crucial in the regulation of apoptosis. There are 14 different caspases in mammals, and they are basically classified as the initiators including caspase-2, -8, -9, and -10; and the effectors including caspase-3, -6, -7, and -14; and also the cytokine activators including caspase-1, -4, -5, -11, -12, and -13. In vertebrates, caspase-dependent apoptosis occurs through two main interconnected pathways which are intrinsic and extrinsic pathways. The intrinsic or mitochondrial apoptosis pathway can be activated through various cellular stresses that lead to cytochrome c release from the mitochondria and the formation of the apoptosome, comprised of APAF1, cytochrome c, ATP, and caspase-9, resulting in the activation of caspase-9. Active caspase-9 then initiates apoptosis by cleaving and thereby activating executioner caspases. The extrinsic apoptosis pathway is activated through the binding of a ligand to a death receptor, which in turn leads, with the help of the adapter proteins (FADD/TRADD), to recruitment, dimerization, and activation of caspase-8 (or 10). Active caspase-8 (or 10) then either initiates apoptosis directly by cleaving and thereby activating executioner caspase (-3, -6, -7), or activates the intrinsic apoptotic pathway through cleavage of BID to induce efficient cell death. In a heat shock-induced death, caspase-2 induces apoptosis via cleavage of Bid.
Bcl-2 family members are divided into three subfamilies including (i) pro-survival subfamily members (Bcl-2, Bcl-xl, Bcl-W, MCL1, and BFL1/A1), (ii) BH3-only subfamily members (Bad, Bim, Noxa, and Puma9), and (iii) pro-apoptotic mediator subfamily members (Bax and Bak). Following activation of the intrinsic pathway by cellular stress, pro‑apoptotic BCL‑2 homology 3 (BH3)‑only proteins inhibit the anti‑apoptotic proteins Bcl‑2, Bcl-xl, Bcl‑W and MCL1. The subsequent activation and oligomerization of the Bak and Bax result in mitochondrial outer membrane permeabilization (MOMP). This results in the release of cytochrome c and SMAC from the mitochondria. Cytochrome c forms a complex with caspase-9 and APAF1, which leads to the activation of caspase-9. Caspase-9 then activates caspase-3 and caspase-7, resulting in cell death. Inhibition of this process by anti‑apoptotic Bcl‑2 proteins occurs via sequestration of pro‑apoptotic proteins through binding to their BH3 motifs.
One of the most important ways of triggering apoptosis is mediated through death receptors (DRs), which are classified in TNF superfamily. There exist six DRs: DR1 (also called TNFR1); DR2 (also called Fas); DR3, to which VEGI binds; DR4 and DR5, to which TRAIL binds; and DR6, no ligand has yet been identified that binds to DR6. The induction of apoptosis by TNF ligands is initiated by binding to their specific DRs, such as TNFα/TNFR1, FasL /Fas (CD95, DR2), TRAIL (Apo2L)/DR4 (TRAIL-R1) or DR5 (TRAIL-R2). When TNF-α binds to TNFR1, it recruits a protein called TNFR-associated death domain (TRADD) through its death domain (DD). TRADD then recruits a protein called Fas-associated protein with death domain (FADD), which then sequentially activates caspase-8 and caspase-3, and thus apoptosis. Alternatively, TNF-α can activate mitochondria to sequentially release ROS, cytochrome c, and Bax, leading to activation of caspase-9 and caspase-3 and thus apoptosis. Some of the miRNAs can inhibit apoptosis by targeting the death-receptor pathway including miR-21, miR-24, and miR-200c.
p53 has the ability to activate intrinsic and extrinsic pathways of apoptosis by inducing transcription of several proteins like Puma, Bid, Bax, TRAIL-R2, and CD95.
Some inhibitors of apoptosis proteins (IAPs) can inhibit apoptosis indirectly (such as cIAP1/BIRC2, cIAP2/BIRC3) or inhibit caspase directly, such as XIAP/BIRC4 (inhibits caspase-3, -7, -9), and Bruce/BIRC6 (inhibits caspase-3, -6, -7, -8, -9).
Any alterations or abnormalities occurring in apoptotic processes contribute to development of human diseases and malignancies especially cancer.
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2.Aggarwal B B, Gupta S C, Kim J H. Historical perspectives on tumor necrosis factor and its superfamily: 25 years later, a golden journey.[J]. Blood, 2012, 119(3):651.
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As expected two former cast members will be featured in December during The Ultimate Fighter 12 Finale.
The event takes place Dec. 4 at The Pearl at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, and a lightweight fighter will be named the "TUF 12" champion.
Also part of the Spike TV card are "TUF 3" champ Kendall Grove (12-7 MMA, 7-4 UFC) vs. former middleweight title challenger Demian Maia (13-2 MMA, 7-2 UFC) and "TUF 1" runner-up Stephan Bonnar (12-7 MMA, 6-6 UFC) vs. fellow light heavyweight Igor Pokrajac (22-7 MMA, 1-2 UFC).
MMAjunkie.com (www.mmajunkie.com) reported the two bouts in September, and UFC and Spike TV officials today formally announced the main-card bouts.
The booking is good news for Grove, who – as MMAjunkie.com first reported – lost his spot on a UFC 116 "UFC Prelims" special because of critical comments he made about Spike TV and the UFC's long-running reality series.
Despite the demotion to the unaired preliminary card, Grove nevertheless earned a hard-fought split-decision win over a tough Goran Reljic. The victory helped him avoid back-to-back losses and marked his fourth win in his past six fights.
Now with the fences apparently mended, he returns to a high-profile fight.
He also now could find himself back in prime title contention with a victory over Maia, who recently rebounded from a title loss to champ Anderson Silva with a unanimous-decision win over fellow submission ace Mario Miranda. Aside from an earlier defeat to fellow contender Nate Marquardt, Maia remains undefeated in professional competition, which includes UFC victories over the likes of Dan Miller, Chael Sonnen and Nate Quarry.
Bonnar, meanwhile, returns to the cage on the strength of a much-needed win over Krzysztof Soszynski at UFC 116. The "Fight of the Night" effort, which was actually a rematch from UFC 110, saw a gritty Bonnar at his finest, and the positive result snapped a three-fight losing streak in which he suffered losses to Jon Jones, Mark Coleman and Soszynski (in a controversial TKO stoppge).
Pokrajac also recently delivered in a must-win situation by submitting James Irvin at August's UFC on Versus 2 event. The Croatian was granted a rare third shot at a first UFC win after losing to James Te Huna and Vladimir Matyushenko in his first two octagon appearances.
For the latest on The Ultimate Fighter 12 Finale, stay tuned to the UFC Rumors section of MMAjunkie.com.
(Pictured: Kendall Grove)


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Dell Defends Deal: "Offers an Attractive and Immediate Premium"
The board of Dell Inc., facing criticism from some of its biggest holders, says it looked at other options before deciding to take the all-cash offer from founder, Chairman and CEO Michael Dell and his private equity partners.
Late Friday, the largest independent shareholder in Dell, Southeastern Asset Management, laid out its objections to the deal and said it believes shares could be worth $10 more than per share. While no other shareholder comes close to Southeastern's 8.5 percent stake, other smaller firms have joined the fight, including Pzena Investment Management, which has less than 1 percent.


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Not even the promise of crooner Pat Boone singing oldies from a spinning stage could save what was intended to be the premier birther event of the year later this month in Arizona.Organizers of the gala, which would have featured Boone alongside Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio and some of the nation's other prominent conspiracy theorists, broke the news online Friday that it was canceled "due to inadequate ticket sales."
The Sept. 22 event was meant to bring together people from throughout the nation who believe Barack Obama's birth certificate is fake and therefore he is ineligible to be president. Organizers planned to use it to call on Congress to take up Arpaio's yearlong investigation into the documents.
The announcement was disappointing to the few people who did plan to attend, as evidenced by a handful of web postings about the cancellation. It didn't take long for true believers to spin elaborate conspiracy theories about why the event was called off.
One theory could be found on the Facebook page of Linda Bentley, an Arizona tea party activist who had been promoting the event. A visitor to her page wrote that it had been doomed because Arpaio was unwilling to take his probe even further and investigate the president for murder.
"The REASON the EVENT by Sheriff Joe & his Cold Case POSSE was CANCELLED is because the Sheriff & others are TOO DUMB to SEE the MURDERS Barack Obama had his Security Adviser John Brennan commit on Obama's Gay Lovers in Chicago," the visitor wrote.
Besides Boone and Arpaio, the event was also set to feature former Army Lt. Col. Terrence Lakin, who was court martialed and sentenced to six months in military prison for disobeying orders to deploy to Afghanistan. Lakin refused to go because he said he didn't believe Obama was in office legitimately.
The venue, Celebrity Theatre, would have featured seating in the round and a spinning stage in the center. It normally hosts more mainstream events like concerts for touring rock bands. But the nature of this event obviously took some explaining for the owners. Even before the cancellation, the theater posted a disclaimer on the event's listing page.
"Celebrity Theatre does not endorse any political party," it said. "The views and opinions of this event do not state or reflect those of the Celebrity Theatre, its partners or sponsors."
(h/t Phoenix New Times)


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Still half asleep I instinctively rolled over to check the time, fumbling for my phone with my eyes still closed. My near slumber state was rudely interrupted as the numbers on my phone flashed 7:30 am.
In an instant the morning had begun. In a matter of 15 minutes we would have to feed three kids breakfast, find and pack a backpack, select the perfect snack for the day, dress, brush, wash, and put on shoes. If you are a parent you'll know that sometimes just the act of putting on shoes takes 15 minutes.
Although we typically like to allow for more time in the morning this scenario is not unlike five of the seven days in our week. The topic of weekend breakfasts starts being discussed around Wednesday as we debate pancakes or waffles and what, if any, additions will be present. By Saturday morning we are all relieved to not have to rush through our morning routine.
The way this week has already begun I think it is going to take more than simple pancakes and waffles to ease us into the weekend. It seems this week needs to be capped with something over the top. Like perhaps two slices of thick cut Challah dipped in a French toast-like batter then spread with creamy Mascarpone, topped with pleasantly tart plumped dried apricots and in case that may not be enough, a fine grating of dark chocolate floats on top. Then maybe it's capped with another piece of bread before hitting a hot gril. When the bread has cooked through and is crisp on top, the cheese has melted and the chocolate succumbs to the heat holding it all together a drift of powder sugar descends and finishes it off.
Yes, I think that would do the weekend quite nicely.
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Check out the other great grilled cheese recipes from Sara and Kelsey. Of course, leave it to me to add sweetness and chocolate to my grilled cheese. Typical.
Grilled Mascarpone cheese with Apricots and Chocolate
This decadent dish is similar to a stuffed french toast teetering the line of eat-with-your-hands or a fork. Either way it's indulgent and decidedly delicious. Tart, lightly sweet, and showered in dark chocolate – a special way to welcome in those leisurely weekends.
Stewed Apricots
1 cup dried apricots
1 teaspoon orange zest
juice from one large orange
vanilla bean, split down the middle
½ cup water
Combine all the ingredients in a small sauce pan. Cover and let simmer for 10 minutes. Remove the cover and continue to simmer until most of the liquid is gone.
Use a wooden spoon to smash and break up the apricots just a bit.
Let cool for about 20 minutes, or until just warm.
Bread Dip
3 eggs
1 cup milk
½ teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 Tablespoon sugar
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
Whisk all the ingredients together in a shallow bowl or pie plate.
For the sandwich you'll need:
1 loaf Challah or Brioche cut in 1" slices
1 8oz tub Mascarpone
I recipe stewed apricots
1 recipe bread dip
3 oz dark chocolate
Pre-heat an indoor grill or grill pan.
Quickly dip one slice of bread into the bread dip and let the excess drip off.
Add about 2 Tablespoons Mascarpone to the bread. Top with several pieces of stewed apricots and finish with finely shaved dark chocolate.
Top the sandwich with another piece of bread that has been quickly dipped in the bread dip.
Immediately grill until grill marks form, cheese and chocolate are melted and the bread is cooked through – about 5-7 minutes.
Slice, dust with powdered sugar and serve immediately.


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This time, we took the car with us and from Southampton, we found ourselves crossing the water for just an hour aboard a little Red Funnel ferry.
There were some pretty cool sights as we neared the shore. A Union flag adorned warehouse? Who would have thought it? Guessed where we're going yet?
How about now, when you see all these lovely sailing yachts at the marina as we near the harbour?
Well done if you've guessed and if not, here's a whopping great clue, vintage style!
Ah yes, for this was to be a true vintage style holiday. Getting warmer?
I'm being kind to you now...
Are you squealing with excitement yet? Well I am!
Yes, we spent our week in a field! But not just any old field, I mean a field in the middle of nowhere, but a field home to these shiny beauties...
Time for the HenHouse gang to have a truly vintage vacation...
...for our home for the rest of the week was this cheeky little 1959 Overlander. An airstream trailer. A silver bullet. Yes, the Munchkin was hyperventilating as we drove into the field!
You mean you want to see inside? Well, I don't blame you, I couldn't wait to get in myself!
First things first, though. We'd better toast the occasion with a glass of Babycham.
Perhaps whilst lounging on this jaunty looking banquette in our little living area (also to become our bed each night).
Afterwards, we can wash up in the dinky kitchenette. Everything you need is there: fridge, gas cooker, toaster, kettle and every utensil and pot and pan you can think of. And a vintage tablecloth. And a vintage knitted tea cosy. Oh I am impressed!
And the Munchkin? Well he has his own veritable suite!
A spot of bedtime reading has been thoughtfully provided (there are vintage board games in the cupboard too).
Perhaps this one is for me!
Ah yes, this shall do nicely!
Feeling very excited, we are lucky that the majority of our holiday spent on the Isle of Wight is accompanied by radiant sunshine so we spend as much time as possible outdoors. Time to pop outside to our trailer's very own stripey deck chairs and gaily painted picnic bench for afternoon tea, provided for us by Helen and Fraser, owners of the marvellous Vintage Vacations. (We never go anywhere armed without West Country cider if we can help it!)
Out and about the field, there is much to enjoy whilst taking in the view. There are ten silver bullets in the field for rent and a few other gorgeous caravans which are hired out for commercial shoots and "jamborees" which might be a special weekend's camping on location, for a hen party for example.
I pretty much fell head over heels for this one and whiled away many an hour in the evenings planning my grand soft furnishing makeover!
The Munchkin was rather taken by the spam can.
And ooooh, but I do love a romantic gypsy caravan!
I love it even more once I set eyes on the interior...
And I very much love the rosy fabric on that bench seat.
Just in case you were worrying, we were well provided for when it came to our ablutions! There is a modern and clean toilet and shower block, plenty of hot, gushing water at any time. A tad chilly at night, much leg crossing going on there, but really lovely in the warmth of the morning sun!
Need some eggs and bacon for breakfast? Some homemade cakes or jam, local honey or apple juice? Then the honesty hut is the place for you and Mr HH goes on a dawn raid.
Naturally, never one to pass up a retail opportunity, I am more interested in the two little huts full of goodies for sale: vintage clothes and china, handcrafted hair accessories and cards, silver airstream-shaped baubles for the Christmas tree. Lovely!
Hmm, decisions, decisions...
Ah yes, we had a pretty blissful time here. I confess my admittedly arthritic back was very happy to be reunited with its Tempur bed at home last Saturday night, but there is no doubting that this was a very special experience indeed. I think this is one holiday which is long going to last in a certain person's memory...
And once the mini person was tucked up cosily in his very comfy bed, it was just as much fun for the adults!
Next post we're going out and about on the beautiful Isle of Wight? Coming?


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Published in July 1993 as half of a two-map set, this beautifully illustrated map of Coastal California highlights the sites and activities to be found along this extraordinary coastline. From the magnificent redwoods to the sunny beaches of San Diego, this map documents the diverse regions to be experienced along the coastline of the Golden State.
Coverage Area: California


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Christmas in Zarahemla
1. Said Samuel, "Within five years
A night will be as day,
And Baby Jesus will be born
In a land far, far away."
2. Across the sea in Bethlehem,
Lord Jesus came to earth.
As Samuel had prophesied,
And angels sang His birth.
Hosanna! Hosanna!
Oh, let us gladly sing.
How blessed that our Lord was born;
Let earth receive her King.
Text: Grietje Rowley
Music: Grietje Rowley
Artist: Rowley
Album: Music Published in the Church Magazines: Friend
Composition Date: 1985-12-01
More Info: Friend


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1976 Called Retro Stripe Boyfriend Shirt - Teal/Rust
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Eric Forman called and wants his shirt back!
Super groovy short sleeve button up shirt with a slouchy, boyfriend fit and elbow-length short sleeves, all in a totally retro stripe pattern in shades of teal, dark green, rust orange, cream, tan, and royal purple.
Love it with the sleeves rolled and tucked into some cord flares for a super '70s vibe or worn loose over skinny jeans and a cardigan for a perfect weekend 'fit.
- Short sleeve collared shirt
- Oversized, relaxed boyfriend fit with a long length
- Elbow length sleeves
- Full button up front
- Retro stripe pattern in shades of dark green (almost black), tan, cream, rust orange, teal, and royal purple.
- Lightweight, textured poly fabric
- Unlined
Brand: Love, Sadie
Materials: 100% poly
Made in: Imported
Oversized, slouchy fit. Taylor is 5'3 with a 25" waist/30C bust and wears size small.
Approx. measurements, taken laying flat:
- Small - Bust: 21" across | Length (top of shoulder to hem): 28"
- Medium - Bust: 22" across | Length (top of shoulder to hem): 29"
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Made from organic cotton, our Magnolia nightwear is lovely and cool to relax and sleep in. Pretty blooms in shades of damson pink and sage green with pretty pintuck detailing, makes our Magnolia Pintuck Nightie beautiful to wear all summer evening.
Product code: 8231
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Resolution No. 246
Third Road Safety Week, 1 to 7 May 2000
|The Inland Transport Committee,
|Conscious that the number of persons injured or killed in road accidents is still intolerably high and that road safety is a human, social and economic problem which has to be addressed in partnership between public administrations, private sector organizations and road users themselves,
|Conscious also that in developing and implementing programmes and measures to improve road safety, special attention has to be paid to vulnerable road users, whether children, the elderly, bicyclists, passengers or others,
|Noting that the first and second Road Safety Weeks held in 1990 and 1995 helped to raise awareness in ECE member countries of the fact that road safety can only be achieved through the concerted efforts of Governments, national and international public and private organizations, road users and the public in general,
|Recalling the decision taken at its fifty-ninth session to organize a third international road safety campaign in the ECE region,
|Decides to designate 1-7 May 2000 as the third ROAD SAFETY WEEK, during which road safety campaigns aimed at improving the safety of vulnerable road users will be mounted in ECE member States;
|Invites member Governments to implement road safety programmes in their own countries in support of the ECE Road Safety Week under the common slogan "Partnership on the road increases safety";
|Recommends in particular that Governments:
|Target their national campaigns at the major sources of danger to vulnerable road users, whether specific groups or in general;
|Develop, drawing on all possible sources of expertise, national activities to be carried out within the framework of the Road Safety Week which address the most pressing problems for vulnerable road users in their respective countries;
|Ensure the participation of all groups concerned in the planning and implementation of national campaigns within the framework of the Road Safety Week;
|Make every effort to publicize the third ECE Road Safety Week through the mass media and by creating Internet links between national road safety web sites and the ECE road safety web page which will be created to mark the Road Safety Week;
|Share their experiences and ideas regarding the organization of the third Road Safety Week with other ECE member Governments through the Inland Transport Committee and its relevant subsidiary bodies i.e. the Working Party on Road Transport and the Working Party on Road Traffic Safety, thereby maximizing the potential benefits for all;
|Invites relevant international organizations to provide support and advice to ECE in the organization of the Road Safety Week;
|Requests the Working Party on Road Traffic Safety to prepare a programme defining the objectives and modalities for the third Road Safety Week, paying particular attention to activities to be undertaken at the national, regional and international levels;
|Requests the Economic Commission for Europe and its secretariat to provide all necessary support and publicity to the preparation, execution and follow-up to the Road Safety Week


text: If you're an inveterate place-shifter and have the internet bandwidth to spare, there's no longer any reason to keep your cable TV feeds all to yourself. A Watch update has arrived for the Slingbox 350 and 500 media streamers that includes Facebook integration, letting you invite your friends to view your Slingbox streams on a browser when you're not (only one connection is allowed at a time). Along with no doubt more "likes," the update also brings improved zoom controls to handle aspect ratios like anamorphic and letter box, a relocated pause button and advanced device search during setup. You can start inviting your pals on the social network now, but you may want to warn them: you can interrupt their viewing, but they can't interrupt yours. Check the More Coverage link to see which browsers are supported.


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I think you'll find an imperative toward urgency in every Dharma tradition. An imperative toward practicing like someone whose hair is caught on fire (as the Zen folk say) is written directly into the Sutras. Surely our friendly Cicada has read Chapter 23 of the Lotus Sutra on that point.Coëmgenu wrote: ↑Wed Jan 03, 2018 3:33 amI think it depends on what kind of Pure Land on terms of how "urgent" their practice will seem? Some are very radical in their mappō buddhology (dharmology?), I daresay more radical than Nichiren Buddhism, arguing that any significant Buddhic attainment of any sort is impossible in this time. Only the cultivation of faith & aspiration is possible, absolutely nothing else.The Cicada wrote: ↑Tue Jan 02, 2018 3:31 am Sure, but of course Pure Land Buddhism is more like Abrahamic traditions in many respects than Buddhism as clarified by Nichiren, though Pure Landers may be more tolerant than we are if lacking our sense of urgency. This sense of urgency seems to remind some individuals of the Abrahamic religions, but this is due to their own hang ups.
I've met Nichiren Buddhists who practice very, very seriously, knowing very well that there's no time to waste. That's urgency, and that's good.
Same for Zen practitioners.
And Pure Landers.
And Tendai people. (kaihogyo anyone?)
And Vajrayana people, of course...
This is just basic Mahayana practice.


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Cost: 4500/-
- Travel (Point to Point between Mumbai and Hubli, Private vehicle for Dandeli),
- Food: 2 Breakfast, 1 Lunch (Veg), 1 Dinner (Veg & Non Veg),
- Camping, change rooms
- Bonfire & music
- Entry to Synthery rocks, Crocodile park, Eco Park
- Dandeli backwaters nature walk
- Local guide for all outdoor activities
- Organizer(s) from MT to look after all the activities and a hell lot of entertainment!
- Water activities like Rafting, Kayaking etc etc.
- Any extra/personal expenses not mentioned in inclusions above.
Whats next after booking tickets:
- A Whatsapp group will be created for all the registered folks a night before the event
- Information like exact pickup locations, things to pack, Organizer details, etc will be shared in the group
By buying the ticket on Events High platform, you are giving unconditional acceptance of the below
Terms & Conditions of Muddie Trails:
- No Luxury. We assure awesome memories every trip, but not awesome facilities! We provide basic facilities in terms of food, travel & accommodation.
- The itinerary is fixed. No special requests to change itinerary/schedule are permitted
- Absolutely No littering during our travels. We swear to protect our environment.
- Co-operate with the organizer(s) in following the schedule set for the day (especially getting up and getting ready in the morning). This will ensure travelers wont miss out on the real fun part that is traveling.
- Every traveler is responsible for his/her for your own safety while traveling with Muddie Trails. Dont indulge in any illegal or silly activity that causes harm to you or fellow travelers.
- No alcohol & smoking during Treks & adventure activities. There would be separate window and space (usually at night) to have these at campsite/homestay for interested people
- Every traveler is expected to sign a liability/waiver form given by the organizer(s) after boarding the vehicle that discharges Muddie Trails of any unexpected incident like injury/death/theft etc.
- Unexpected situations: It may happen we do not cover all the places mentioned in the itinerary because of unpredictable reasons like bad weather, wild animal presence, abrupt blocking of sites by the police/forest department, delay in travel because of an issue with our group itself, traffic conditions etc. In most cases, if the time permits, organizer(s) will take travelers to an alternative place. But in some cases, we may have to skip a place altogether.
- Travelers are expected to respect each other and help each other. Avoid discussing sensitive matters like sex, politics and religion/caste/race.
- Using foul or abusive language, eve teasing, arguing with fellow travelers/organizer(s) and/or involving in physical assault will not be accepted and will stand a chance of being deserted by Muddie Trails.
Refund policy:
- 80% refund before 48 hours of event start time
- 50% refund if the cancellation request is made before 48 hours of event start time - if a point to point Bus/Train booking is involved in the event
- No refund within 48 hours of event start time whatever be the reason (Health, Accident, Family crisis, Office issue or anything else)
- No refund during/after the event
- Registration fee or partial payment is done to book your slot is non-refundable