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82. Kongres FIDE na stronie FIDE
|82nd FIDE Congress: Meeting with the Mayor of Krakow
|Wednesday, 19 October 2011 16:43
Before the beginning of the 82nd FIDE Congress the leadership of FIDE headed by FIDE President Kirsan Ilyumzhinov had a meeting with the Mayor of Krakow Mr. Jacek Majchrowski. The meeting was attended by President of the Olympic Committee of Poland Mr. Andrzej Krasnicki, President & Permanent Delegate of the Polish Chess Federation Mr. Tomasz Sielicki, President of Malopolska Chess Federation Mr. Jan Kusina and QC councillor Mr. Andrzej Filipowicz.
The Mayor noted that the last time Poland hosted a Congress was more than 30 years ago. The parties had a discussion on possibilities of cooperation between FIDE and the historical city of Krakow.
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Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Reading :: The Zapatista Social Netwar in Mexico
by David Ronfeldt
About halfway through this book, I tweeted that books like this one are why I gave up fiction. It's true: The book is fascinating, combining a gripping story with a fascinating analysis and rousing implications. And lest people in my field discount its relevance, let me emphasize that this story is about how rhetoric helped David (the Zapatista movement) win a war against Goliath (the Mexican army).
That's an oversimplification, certainly, but it highlights some of the issues at play here. On New Year's Day 1994, the Zapatista National Liberation Army (EZLN) – with only 1000 to 2000 insurgents – occupied five towns and a city in Chiapas; soon it declared war on the Mexican government (p.1). This insurrection "began as a traditional, Maoist insurgency" (p.45), with the traditional Maoist strategy of building into large units, eventually regiments and divisions, that could take on the government's forces in symmetrical warfare (pp.48-49). Such insurrections had happened before in Mexico, and they had been swiftly crushed by the government. But this time, something odd happened. In press conferences and communiques, the ELZN disavowed Marxist and other ideological leanings, instead emphasizing its indigenous roots and solidarity, appealing for creation of a true democracy and socioeconomic reforms (implying the abrogation of NAFTA) (p.2). It called for a peaceful nationwide civic struggle, not an armed conflict, to reach these goals. And it called for international nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) to monitor the conflict (p.2).
What on earth happened? The authors of this RAND report patiently take us through the history of the crisis, using the netwar framework to explain how the Zapatista strategy changed as NGOs became involved. For instance, the Zapatistas suddenly found themselves supported by single-issue NGOs: NGOs representing the rights of indigenous peoples and by NGOs representing human rights in general (pp.37-39). But they also enjoyed the support of multiple-issue NGOs: ones dealing with Central America, ones opposing NAFTA (p.39). Suddenly many NGOs looked at the Zapatistas and saw an organization that supported – or apparently supported – their issues. And such NGOs were networked with each other, with activists, and with the media. Despite itself – for the ELZN was generally hierarchical (p.43) – the ELZN was drawn to networking with the NGOs, and in doing so, became part of their network.
That meant changing. To use the language of actor-network theory, the Zapatistas and NGOs were interessed: they collectively defined the problem, and in the process, locked themselves into place as actors. The ELZN disavowed a Marxist struggle and instead took up a "compromise agenda" that reflected the shared goals of the NGOs supporting them (p.51). The list of NGOs, by the way, is quite lengthy (pp.58-60). This swarm of NGOs attacked the Mexican government – not violently, but rhetorically: through the media, bloodlessly exerting pressure that, incredibly, held the army at bay.
But the Mexican army changed too. The netwar "has prompted tactical decentralization, institutional redesign in favor of smaller, more specialized and mobile forces, new efforts at joint operations, and improvements in interservice intelligence sharing" (p.77). After all, "it takes networks to fight networks" (p.79).
I've discussed some of the theoretical apparatus and implications of this analysis elsewhere. But the story is well worth reading, not just because it's interesting or theoretically rewarding, but because the Zapatista netwar is one prototype for the networked organizations – and the low-level conflicts – that very well may become common in our near future. If you're interested in organizations, in rhetoric's transitions, or in the future of the state, I highly recommend this book.
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- David Ronfeldt said...
hi clay -- i'm pleased to see your continuing interest in our work. and you keep adding to my understanding. for example, i hadn't really thought about the zapatista movement in rhetoric terms before. hmm, now i see i have to learn about a strange new word: "interessed" -- hmmm.
but right now, i'm not stopping by for substance reasons, but only to quickly point out for readers that a free full download of the zapatista study is available (the case with most all rand studies) at www.rand.org, specifically here:
also, i posted a kind of update a few months ago, along with pointers to some additional updates and analyses elsewhere, here at my blog:
that's all. (and i'll get around to the questions you raised separately on that timn matter eventually . . . ). -- onward, david

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Here are a few places where those unwanted sugars are coming from and how to avoid them.
Sauces and dressings are perhaps the most infamous for their hidden sugars. Although fat-free or low-fat dressings seem like a healthy topping for your salads, they often have more sugar and carbohydrates than regular dressings. Ingredients like honey, corn syrup and maltodextrin – a starch additive – are added to fat-free dressings to replace the textural qualities fat lends, such as mouth feel. A great way to avoid these unhealthy sauces is by making your own! CFYL has a whole catalog of sauce recipes including our Summer Vinaigrette and Ranch Dressing. Also, check out our YouTube videos on how to make vinaigrettes and other dressings!
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Flavored Yogurt is another food in which people don't expect to find a lot of added sugars. Most brand yogurts, however, have added sugars and flavors, which contribute to a carbohydrate count as high as 40 grams per serving. Greek yogurt is a great substitute as it has more protein and less sugar. We prefer to flavor our yogurts naturally, by mixing in fresh fruit or flavorings, such as in this vanilla yogurt recipe or lemon yogurt recipe. Yogurt can also be given a new lease of life by mixing in some of our fruit compotes for a lower-sugar treat.
Baked Beans have a lot of fiber and protein, but they often contain even more added sugars. Ann's Pinto Beans provide a healthier and more flavorful bean dish.
Dried fruit is another culprit as although the sugar in dried fruit is natural, it is far more concentrated. It is also far too easy to over-eat on dried fruit due to its smaller size. Choose a portion of fresh fruit instead, as it's sugar is more diluted, so it will not cause your blood sugar to spike. Check out our full article on Dried Fruit for a more in depth look at its nutritional content.
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics reminds us that it is important not to completely cut out carbohydrates or sugars in one's diet, especially during cancer recovery. Carbohydrates and sugars are necessary in maintaining good energy and good health throughout treatment. It is best to avoid processed foods and foods with added sugars because there are endless sources of carbohydrates used in food processing. Many shredded cheeses, for example, are coated with cellulose – a starch – to keep the pieces from sticking together. Keep in mind that the healthiest way to eat carbohydrates is with fiber, protein and a little fat as to reduce blood sugar spikes as often as possible.


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Not many times do we have mainstream commercial Indian film makers moving into taboo areas. This time director Shelly Chopra Dhar takes up the subject of same gender relationship for life. The subject is dealt with in a "safe" and superficial manner and is kept in a way which should not displease the censors or orthodox audience.
The plot is about a well to do and established businessman of Moga, Punjab who has a pretty daughter sweety (Sonam) and an elder son Babloo ( Abhishek). This brother is overprotective of his sister and keeps a close watch on her. He is the one who first noticed signs of her abnormal over friendliness with other girls and sort of keeps it under wraps. He hopes that she would seen get over it but it doesn't happen. There is a parallel subplot of young man Rajkummar Rao who is into performing in plays and Juhi Chawla who plays a Bollywood crazy aspiring a actress.
Hell breaks loose when father Anil Kapoor comes to know that Sonam is refusing marriage to the selected boy and further shocks all when she says that she wants to marry a girl Kuhu ( Regina Cassandra).
After much raving and ranting Anil gives in to his daughter's demand and gets Sonia married with Regina. Anil ends the episode with the gag that his daughter has taken after him and likes women !
Quite an entertaining film which general audience may like but those who expected a more in depth treatment of the basic idea will be disappointed.


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I recently posted about Wildlife Corridors being set up in and around Kasane, a town in northern Botswana. The corridors give animals like elephants and buffalo places to cross the road in order to reach the Chobe river, and have been set up by Elephants Without Borders. Tempe Adams, a PhD candidate, has been using camera traps to monitor the use of the corridors by wildlife and found some amazing results.
"It's amazing," she says. "There's a bar at each of the corridors they have to pass by. I was looking at the results and I could suddenly see there's this big drop in wildlife coming through on Friday and Saturday nights. I thought what's going on? It's so obvious … animals are adapting to our habits — and our drinking habits," adds Adams.
We know elephants are smart but sometimes we have to reminded of just how smart they are!
You can read the whole article here on CNN's Inside Africa page.
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Leadership Team/Department Heads Meeting Minutes – August 19, 2014
Leadership Team/Department Heads Meeting
Marcus called the meeting to order at 11:25am.
Leadership Team Agenda
Mr. Blacksher welcomed Lauren Marshman back. Marcus welcomed Mark Bayango back and Michelle Fortunado as Wellness Coordinator and Susan Kitchell as UBC representative, and Bai Zhen as the ELL Counselor and Family Liaison. Lisa mentioned that we would try to include Alan Phelps as the Librarian in the meetings.
I. Check in & Opening Day Feedback
–Marcus asked for feedback.
–Joseph said he helped out in the courtyard and it went smoothly. He mentioned several students did not have schedules in the courtyard. He also mentioned the VAPA classes are a little smaller this year.
–Lisa mentioned some students went to the wrong tables in the courtyard.
–Lauren said there are lots of class changes requests. She asked everyone to be patient.
–Susan said it was cold in the courtyard. She mentioned that students do not know how to wait in a line in alphabetical order. She gave a few examples. She would recommend this be taught in the curriculum.
–Stephen thanked everyone who helped. He discussed the parameters of class changes for students. He also mentioned not wanting to switch students out of JROTC for PE. Ethan explained JROTC is eligible for PE credit under special 7th period independent study.
–Stephen Jackson said it went well for Special Ed. They are working out the paraprofessional assignments. They will balance out sections in regular ed.
–Stephen said the IEPs at a glance should be available by next week. He explained his plans to make these documents available.
–Lisa said they are working on simple documents with simple accommodations for some of the special ed. students.
–David asked if the IEPs are available in the cum folders. The answer is "Yes" but it takes a long time to read them from the cums.
–Marcus asked Stephen to prepare a 5-minute presentation for the next faculty on how to read the IEP at a Glance.
–He also said they could email teachers IEP pdf versions.
–Wellness is doing well—quiet so far. They did attend Freshman Orientation and they are visiting the Health Classes. There are several new therapists. She mentioned Sunnydale Violence and there are a group of students who need support.
The Crisis schedule will start next week. This week see Michelle or Naomi.
–Mat said his department is welcoming Danny Lynch for Vicky Ung. Danny was a student teacher at Galileo and taught summer school. Mat suggested signs in the hallways with arrows to answer some of the student questions on locations of rooms, etc.
–One problem was on the schedules not all of the room number printed.
–Doug said, "So far, so good." He said they had less information from the students this year. They still need to test some of the freshmen. They talked to students on Friday and Monday who they needed to changes their schedules. They will be pulling students from classes on block days and will have information for the counselors on class changes. They will use open classrooms and the library. Most of the testing will be done in the Algebra classes.
–Ethan said things were going well in PE. He needs to talk about health issues and how to identify who has health issues. We do not have emergency cards at the school. Lisa said they hope to be distributed on Thursday. Susan said some parents are not honest on the emergency cards.
–Susan said it is good to ask the students about health problems. Ethan said the first day of PE dress is September 2nd. Ethan also asked about G-House TV and where will the PE students watch the broadcast. Students with PE will be able to see the broadcast on the block day when they do not have PE.
–Susan asked that everyone let Susan know if they have students with health problems.
–Susan talked about Epi-pens.
–Ethan mentioned students in the bleachers, garbage on the field, etc. He suggested having students help clean.
–Alicia mentioned class sizes. She thanked the Counseling Office for their help and support. She asked where to put obsolete books. Lisa mentioned the process with the forms. Marcus suggested we put them in the garage.
–Kathleen agreed with Doug. Some classes are too big and they are balancing them and the support classes are going well. They are testing all week. They are doing the best they can without much data. Lisa said data can be pulled from Synergy. Departments can sign up to have viewing access to the data.
–Lisa thought the first day went well, kids were in classes, the halls were clear, etc.
–Michelle said her department did not complain yesterday. Everyone was patient and all were expecting changes during the week.
–David mentioned singleton conflicts. Lisa said Synergy did a matrix on singleton and doubleton classes.
–He has some teachers who are concerned about juniors and seniors being placed in freshmen classes. He said these students could be disruptive. Marcus suggested a warning first and then removing those students.
–David also mentioned copy paper getting restocked.
–Mark mentioned new Academy and Pathway teachers and he has been checking in with them for support. He is doing web sit updating.
–Danny Tan changed the name AoIT to Computer Science Academy. He is working on the website.
–Lisa mentioned the PTSA meeting this evening. It will be from 5:30pm-7:30pm and food will be provided. The PTSA may fund a web master.
–Bai discussed his new role and the name of the room Connection. He talked about how the room will function.
–He mentioned the 700 school planners—there are about 300 of them left. They can pay $1 or receive for free if they get an ASB sticker. He thanked everyone for their help with orientation.
–Marcus mentioned the staff from Central Office and told the group that they expressed that we have a good feel, welcoming adults, and happy students. It was amazing and had a great feel. Marcus said everyone helped. It was the smoothest beginning he has every participated in. He thanked everyone.
II. Weekly Meeting Structure
–Marcus felt we conduct our meetings well. He felt the administrators should be mindful of their cell phones.
–He said agenda items will be timed.
–Lisa said many items will be sent in an email.
III. PD Feedback
–Marcus asked for feedback.
–Doug said the ones he went to were the best ones he's been to. He mentioned 4 of our teachers who led the PD.
–Lisa asked for feedback on Tuesday and Wednesday and David Barrios commented on how fun it was. Stephen Jackson discussed the talks in small groups. Kathleen agreed.
–Alicia mentioned the cultural discussion and suggested closure to it.
IV. Miscellaneous
–Joseph mentioned tomorrow being the first day that we do not have homeroom. He asked the administration about what they will do to make sure students do not walk out of the building to get food, drinks, etc. The G-House TV will be at the end of the second block period. Teachers should not release students early from G-House TV.
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After graduation from law school in 2003, Lisa York was admitted to practice by the Florida Bar Association in September of that same year. Ms. York began her career defending healthcare professionals in medical malpractice actions at the Pensacola law firm of Lozier, Thames and Frazier. The firm's clients included West Florida Hospital, Fort Walton Beach Medical Center, Gulf Coast Medical Center in Panama City, and Sacred Heart Hospital.
In 2007 Ms. York was sworn in as an Assistant State Attorney (Prosecutor) for the First Judicial Circuit of Florida in Escambia County. She served as Lead Counsel on numerous jury trials and criminal motions before the Courts in Escambia County. Ms. York prosecuted misdemeanors, felonies, and violations of probation. Ms. York felt that she helped many, many victims, as well as assisting in steering the accused to the best outcome for the situation.
In 2010, Ms. York became the Risk Management Hospital Attorney for Sacred Heart Health System in Pensacola, FL. "It was a unique opportunity to use my knowledge and experience in medical malpractice actions to make a difference in patient safety at the hospital level." She says.
During that time, Ms. York was certified as a State of Florida Risk Manager by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA). She worked in-house to investigate safety events, performed numerous Root Cause Analyses, and worked closely with hospital administration to improve patient safety. She oversaw and acted as liaison with outside litigation counsel. Ms. York also worked with and defended individual physicians and nurses in licensure disputes and complaints before the Board of Nursing and the Board of Medicine.
In November of 2013, Ms. York realized a long held dream of opening her own practice.
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"I went from being a Paralegal to Judicial Assistant to Judicial Law Clerk to Attorney. I believe all of those different levels of experience have given me a unique perspective on how things work in our legal community."
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With the eighth and 16th overall picks, the 2013 NHL Draft was the third in six years where the Buffalo Sabres have selected twice in the opening round. This year, general manager Darcy Regier decided to load up on the blue line, adding some much needed size and grit.
With 11 picks in the draft, including five in the first two rounds, the Sabres knocked it out of the park. Finland's Rasmus Ristolainen, the highest ranked European defenseman in the draft, was taken eighth overall. Nikita Zadorov, widely considered the meanest and most physical defenseman available, was drafted 16th overall from the London Knights.
The Sabres also picked up the 35th pick and defenseman Jamie McBain from Carolina in exchange for Andrej Sekera. McBain, the 2009 WCHA Player of the Year, fell out of favor in Carolina. Known for his offensive vision and skating ability, McBain has yet to produce consistently at the NHL level, though he is more talented than the solid yet unspectacular Sekera. McBain can be an adventure to watch in his own zone and even though his mistakes can be minimized with his ability to get around the ice, he needs to be paired with a veteran defenseman.
Rasmus Ristolainen, D, TPS Turku (SM-liiga)
1st round, 8th Overall
Height: 6'3 Weight: 201
The highest ranked European defenseman in the draft, Rasmus Ristolainen led all TPS defensemen in scoring despite the team having an up-and-down season which cost head coach Pekka Virta his job in October.
Scouts describe Ristolainen as a steady and calm player with a very good skill set. He skates well, makes good passes and generally makes good decisions with the puck. He is a well-rounded defenseman who possesses a heavy shot from the point, though he could fill out his 6'3 frame a little more. This scouting description sounds very similar to Shea Weber's in 2003, who is coincidentally the player Ristolainen models his game after.
"He's my idol," said Ristolainen of the Nashville Predators captain. "He's a leader on the ice."
Though Ristolainen is not as physical as Weber, his presence on the blue line is certainly worth noting for opposition forwards, especially those on the forecheck who are unaware of Ristolainen's skating and passing ability.
Ristolainen says his goal is to play in the NHL this coming season, but it is more likely he will spend one more year with TPS before moving to North America.
If Ristolainen wants to play in the NHL right away, he has to play well in every situation. For a team that lacks a bona fide number one defenseman, he will be tested early on by the Sabres to see if he can adjust to the NHL. Once mature, Ristolainen will be counted on to log lots of minutes in all situations.
Nikita Zadorov, D, London Knights (OHL)
1st round, 16th Overall
Height: 6'4 Weight: 200
With the eighth pick, the Sabres opted to bolster their defensive corps even more by taking Nikita Zadorov from the London Knights.
Zadorov battled some inconsistency issues with the Knights, but this is his first year in North America after leaving CSKA's junior team in the MHL, Russia's top junior circuit. Used primarily as a shutdown defenseman against top forwards due to his size and physicality, Zadorov had to round out his game in order to be successful in the OHL.
"I didn't play an offensive style in Russia," said Zadorov. "But here, if you play defense, you have to play offense."
Zadorov finished with 25 points in 63 games and named to the OHL First All-Rookie Team. That Zadorov did not focus on scoring in Russia but still managed to make such an impact on offense for the Knights is what makes some scouts believe he can be an elite, do-it-all, first-pairing defenseman. The Knights were a strong hockey club and could overlook certain adjustments or deficiencies in Zadorov's game, allowing him to focus on doing the right things. Going forward however, he is the Knight's go-to guy.
"It's a different country," said Zadorov. "They helped me a lot on-ice, off-ice. We won the championship and won 24 games in a row. You just play."
Zadorov, however, has greater aspirations than playing for London in 2013-14.
"I think I can play (in Buffalo) next year," he said. "I want to play just in the NHL," he added, ending any speculation of a potential return to the KHL.
Zadorov's own timeline is not too far off. His untapped potential could be realized even further with one more year in London. With a deep crop of young blueliners, Regier can afford to be patient with Zadorov.
Hockey's Future shot video of the Sabres' two first round picks, Ristolainen and Zadorov, at the 2013 NHL Draft. You can view their extended remarks in this HF video.
JT Compher, F, USNTDP
2nd round, 35th Overall
Height: 6'0 Weight: 165
The 35th pick was acquired from Carolina after trading Sekera, and the initial belief was that the Sabres were targeting Halifax Mooseheads goalie Zachary Fucale (MTL). Instead, Regier opted for J.T. Compher, an undersized player who competes hard and possesses above average skill in all facets of the game.
Compher's best skill is his skating, which allows him to forecheck and backcheck with good effectiveness. Though he has skill with the puck, he often plays his best away from it. Once the puck is on his stick, he can stick-handle and shoot with relative ease, though because he is focused on maintaining control at high speeds and engaging physically he does not possess the requisite vision to make him an offensive playmaker. Compher is the type of player who is not afraid to go into corners by himself, though to do that consistently at the NHL level he will need to build more muscle.
This fall, Compher will be at the University of Michigan, just a stone's throw away from the NTDP's home at the Ann Arbor Ice Cube. "We play some tough college teams so it's great for my development," said Compher.
The Wolverines are moving into the Big Ten Conference this year after 22 years in the CCHA. "(College players) are bigger and stronger which makes us work harder and helps us develop," says Compher, who is just under 170 pounds.
Having spent two years with the NTDP, which can be a very challenging program in itself, Compher is ready to go through that grind. Last year, the Wolverines finished under .500 (18-19-3) for the first time since 1987.
"Hopefully, I'll be in the middle and be able to play on the second or third line eventually," Compher said about his role at Michigan.
Though listed as a left winger in the draft, Compher's preference is center and he has played a lot of games at that position.
Compher is already familiar to the Sabres. The Northbrook, Ill. native was recruited by Ron Rolston, then the NTDP's head coach, to play in Ann Arbor, though Rolston was hired away by the Rochester Americans before Compher played a game for him. Compher projects to be a quality depth forward with speed and offensive upside.
Connor Hurley, C, Edina High (Minnesota high school)
2nd round, 38th Overall
Height: 6'1 Weight: 172
The first Minnesota high school player taken in this year's draft, Connor Hurley is a lanky, two-way center who possesses very good playmaking and puck-handling ability. He has a long reach, making it difficult for defenseman to knock the puck away. He loves creating space for himself with his size and often stick-handles through his opponents to thread passes into the slot for good scoring chances. He is big enough to stay on his feet and bowl through high school defenseman, but that will be difficult to do once he plays against bigger, stronger players in the USHL and NCAA.
Hurley's play dipped by the end of the year, but most scouts attribute it to the amount of hockey and moving around Hurley has endured. In September, Hurley played for Team Southwest in the Midwest Elite League, scoring 16 points in 11 games before joining the NTDP for a handful of exhibition games. In late October, Hurley joined older brother Cullen for two games with the Muskegon Lumberjacks before re-joining the NTDP for the Four Nations Tournament where he won gold. He returned to the Edina Hornets afterwards and notched 43 points in 25 games en route to capturing the Class 2A Minnesota State High School Championship. He capped off the season by re-joining the Lumberjacks for nine games.
Hurley will play with the Lumberjacks for a full season before moving to South Bend to attend Notre Dame for the 2014-15 season. Considered a project player, Hurley is not expected to turn pro for another few years. He needs to pack on more muscle on to his 6'1 frame and projects to be a second line forward in the future.
Justin Bailey, RW, Kitchener Rangers (OHL)
2nd round, 52nd Overall
Height: 6'3 Weight: 186
Justin Bailey hails from Williamsville, N.Y., just a 20-minute drive from Buffalo. Bailey was raised by his mother, Karen Buscaglia, who was a Sabres fan and lived in the same neighborhood as Mike Peca and Matthew Barnaby, all of whom helped foster Bailey's love for hockey. Bailey's athletic bloodlines and 6'3 frame comes from his father, Carlton Bailey, a former linebacker for the NFL's Buffalo Bills.
"(Getting drafted by Buffalo) was amazing for my family and for myself," said Bailey, who had a group of more than 30 family members accompanying him at the draft. "Especially for me, loving the Sabres and knowing every guy on the team and growing up with them as well. It's just absolutely amazing."
A budding 6'3 power forward, Bailey's OHL career started with a bang when he was hammered by Windsor Spitfires defenseman Patrick Sieloff (CGY) in a devastating open-ice hit. Bailey missed three weeks with a concussion, but had a good rookie season and progressed steadily as the season went on. Used more as a role player on an older, experienced Rangers team, Bailey is expected to be a major piece of the Rangers offense next year.
Like Hurley, do not expect Bailey to join the Sabres soon. He is still very raw. Prior to joining the Rangers, he spent most of the year with the Long Island Royals of the Atlantic Youth Hockey League and played just two games with the USHL's Indiana Ice. His first step is getting quicker, but he relies more on his strong stride and once he hits his top speed his size makes him difficult to contain. He goes into corners often and consistently battles for pucks. When he is around the net, he is a very adept finisher. However, these flashes of talent come in spurts and he will need more OHL seasoning to put it all together.
Nick Baptiste, RW, Sudbury Wolves (OHL)
3rd round, 69th Overall
Height: 6'1 Weight: 189
The sixth overall pick in the 2011 OHL draft, Nick Baptiste improved by leaps and bounds in his second season, improving his goal total from eight to 21 and points from 27 to 48. He was also named to Team Canada at the U18 WJC where he won gold and finished tied for second in team scoring with three goals and eight points in seven games.
Despite the increased offensive output, it was Baptiste's willingness to play defense on a nightly basis which had scouts raving about him. Seen primarily as an offensive winger in his first year, Baptiste's overall game had major holes. To become a well-rounded hockey player, he had to change up his routine and focus on defense. "I had to take the right approach on and off the ice," says Baptiste.
By the end of the year, Baptiste jumped 44 spots to rank 61st in Central Scouting's final rankings. He now projects to be a two-way winger who can play in the top nine. He has the size and willingness to play in the dirty areas as well as the ability to throw punches and score goals with finesse. He models his game after players such as Wayne Simmonds (PHI) and Ryan Kesler (VAN), which is good for a Sabres team that has loaded up on size and grit this year at the draft.
Though Baptiste's goal is to make the Sabres out of camp, at this point it is unlikely that he does so. Baptiste improved significantly under head coach Trent Cull and another season with the Wolves certainly would not be a bad idea. Some scouts believe that Baptiste's defensive play took a little away from his offense and believe he will score at a much higher rate next year.
Cal Petersen, G, Waterloo Blackhawks (USHL)
5th round, 129th Overall
Height: 6'1 Weight: 175
Ranked as the fourth best North American goaltending, Cal Petersen posted an impressive 21-11-3 line while platooning with Eamon McAdam for his hometown Blackhawks. Though Petersen's 2.97 goals against average and .906 save percentage is rather pedestrian, his play vastly improved at the end of the year. The Blackhawks won eight straight to finish the season with Petersen winning his final four starts, allowing just six goals in that stretch. During the regular season, the Blackhawks did not have a particularly strong blue line despite featuring defenseman Ian McCoshen (FLA).
However, Petersen struggled in the playoffs and posted a 4.26 goals against average and .881 save percentage in four games.
A quick, athletic, butterfly goalie, Petersen said he got the feeling the Sabres were interested in drafting him despite his poor finish to the season. He had a good combine and was happy with how it went, and even happier that he was drafted by the team of his idol, Ryan Miller. Petersen has committed to Notre Dame, but will play in Waterloo for another season.
Hockey's Future shot video of Bailey, Baptiste, and Petersen at the 2013 NHL Draft. You can view their extended remarks in this HF video.
Gustav Possler, LW, Modo Jr. (SuperElit)
5th round, 130th Overall
Height: 5'11 Weight: 167
A scoring winger with good skating ability, Gustav Possler led Modo's J20 squad with 19 goals and finished second in plus-minus with a plus-14. He led the team in scoring in the playoffs with four goals and eight points in seven games. Known more as a scorer than a setup man, Possler is clever with the puck and can easily stick-handle his way through traffic. Some describe his scoring ability as "opportunistic," using his explosive first step to give him the edge. Generally speaking, Possler's offensive potential ranges from good to great, with some scouts believing he could be a "sleeper" pick.
Possler possesses a good hockey sense for his age and has already played nine games in the Elite League, two of which were last year when he was 16 going on 17. He scored his first Elitserien goal last year and added another this year. With a rather straight north-south game, Possler back checks well and can force turnovers with his speed. Not often is he a liability on the ice, though when the puck is not on his stick he is known to float a little.
The maturity of Possler's game at his age is encouraging because if he shows he can play in a senior league at a consistently high level, there is a chance he moves to North America sooner than his peers. Possler has the talent to be a top six winger in the NHL.
Anthony Florentino, D, South Kent (Connecticut prep)
5th round, 143rd Overall
Height: 6'1 Weight: 220
Ranked 75th among North American skaters, scouts and coaches like Anthony Florentino's big hits and physical game. Florentino captained the Selects Academy U18 team this year in the United States Elite Hockey League, where he notched 53 points in 62 games. The Selects made it to the championship game but lost to the Boston Jr. Bruins in a close 2-1 game.
Florentino can shoot the puck, as evidenced by the 21 goals he scored this year, but also has the ability to skate the puck out of danger. Next year, Florentino will attend Providence College, a program that is stockpiling a lot of talent and gives Florentino a chance to play with good players.
Florentino already has the size to play in the NHL, but his hockey sense and technical skills need a little more development. Most scouts agree that Florentino should spend a couple years in college to fully realize his potential. Down the road, Florentino could become a dependable, hard-hitting defenseman on the second or third pair. If he does make the pros, he will be another big body on Buffalo's blue line.
Although Hockey's Future didn't catch up with Florentino at the NHL Draft, we did interview him at the 2013 NHL Combine. You can view that conversation here in this HF video.
Sean Malone, C, USNTDP
6th round, 159th Overall
Height: 5'11 Weight: 183
Like Bailey, the Buffalo Sabres did not have to go looking very far to find Sean Malone from nearby West Seneca, N.Y. A first year player on the NTDP, Malone transferred from Nichols School and posted 16 goals and 33 points in 50 games. Some wondered if Malone would struggle making such a big leap into Junior A, but he adjusted well and made strides throughout the year. Malone also played four games for Team USA at the Ivan Hlinka Tournament where he notched one assist.
At 5'11, Malone is undersized for an NHL center, but coaches rave about his leadership qualities and desire to outwork his opponent. He is a player who does not have a high offensive ceiling and will have to depend on very strong two-way play to get noticed. He projects to be a depth center, though he has plenty of time to develop in college. Malone has verbally committed to Harvard and will join them in the fall of 2014.
Malone and Florentino follow the trend of Buffalo selecting high school players in the later rounds. The idea is to draft the players now and give them a chance to develop in the NCAA because rights to college players can be held for longer. Judd Peterson (2012), Brad Navin (2011) and Christian Isackson (2010) are other such examples.
Eric Locke, C, Saginaw Spirit (OHL)
7th round, 189th Overall
Height: 5'8 Weight: 182
Do not let Eric Locke's height fool you, he is as sturdy and tough as they come, having collected four fighting majors and 84 penalty minutes last year. Saginaw's leading scorer with 44 goals and 97 points in 68 games, Locke's sudden increase in production this year led him to be voted as the Western Conference's Most Improved Player. In previous years, scouts raved about his speed, skill, and energy, but Locke was also considered a passive, complementary player.
This year, as the alternate captain, Locke fashioned himself into a leader on the ice, playing more aggressively, taking more chances, and using his speed and skill to much better effectiveness. His penalty minute totals skyrocketed, but it showed he was very involved in the play and became a better overall player for it.
If Locke continues this progression, he has a good chance of making the pros. His size will always work against him but his offensive skills are very good. He will never make the NHL with his fists though his willingness to engage physically is a good sign he can take the hits. There is a lot of boom or bust potential here, since Locke is not suited for a bottom six role.


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The UMTRI impact sled is a 450-kilogram, 2-meter-square platform that travels on an 18-meter track into a pneumatic, rebound-type decelerator to simulate typical crash velocities and decelerations. The sled is accelerated by a pneumatically-powered ram from one end of the track. The impact takes place at the opposite end, where a pneumatic spring controls the duration and magnitude of the impact event, and digital high-speed video cameras record the kinematics of vehicle components and instrumented crash dummies. The test buck, including seat, restraint system, and actual or simulated vehicle components, are bolted to the sled frame. The sled can be equipped with a standard reusable bench seat for child-restraint testing as required by FMVSS 213, with a passenger-side-airbag deployable buck for evaluating airbag interaction with an infant dummy in rear-facing child restraints, or with a modified body buck from an actual vehicle. UMTRI also has the equipment needed to evaluate wheelchairs and wheelchair tiedown and occupant restraint systems according to ISO and ANSI standards for crash protection. A variety of instrumented test dummies, including a six-month infant dummy, three-year-old and six-year-old child dummies, and small-female and mid-sized male adult dummies, enable evaluation of restraint systems and vehicle components for a range of occupant sizes. Transducer signals from dummy instrumentation, sled deceleration, velocity transducers, and seatbelt load cells are collected by an on-board TDAS data acquisition system and are transmitted to a dedicated laptop post-test for immediate review of data. A software package developed at UMTRI provides digital filtering and analysis of data using standard signal processing criteria specified in SAE J211, as required by Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, or using other criteria specified and selected by the test engineer or sponsor. Data are routinely analyzed to compute peak dummy resultant head and chest accelerations, peak belt loads, and head injury criteria (HIC) values. Also, analysis and display programs can be tailored for a particular user to produce force-deflection plots or other needed output. Pre- and post-test digital images, test videos, and test data are uploaded to a secure website so sponsors can quickly review their test data remotely. Analysis software is routinely used to determine dummy and seat kinematics from test videos.


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Pamela Warren, New York CIty Nutritionist is a Clinical & Holistic Nutritionist who founded the Art of Conscious Living in response to people asking for her help. While working as a clinical nutritionist, she developed this program to eliminate confusion about what constitutes good health, how nutrition influences health, and how each individual can take control of their health through good nutrition.
Pamela Warren has performed over 1,500 assessments of clients and their nutritional needs. She has customized nutrition plans for individuals, and she developed a successful weight loss system. She became thoroughly expert about eating healthfully, and eating healthfully happens to mean eating in a manner sustainable for the individual and the planet.
Pamela Warren received a Master of Science in Nutrition and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the City University of New York, Graduate Center and Brooklyn College. She also is a Certified Holistic Nutritionist by the American Association of Drugless Practitioners. Pamela has devised an extremely successful blend of healing and weight loss techniques by merging Eastern Holistic Health principles with the latest developments in Western Medical Nutrition Therapy and Psychology. This is where ancient wisdom meets modern science.
Pamela Warren's interests in health and nutrition are personal as well as professional. Years ago, she witnessed family members who developed life threatening illnesses attributed to poor nutrition. They did not know how to eat right. She decided to find the answers to two questions: How to eat right to stay healthy and avoid disease, and how to eat right to restore good health.
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Diagnosis of cancer and blood disorders is usually done by one or more medical specialists working together using techniques such as needle biopsies, mammograms, CT scans, colonoscopies, surgical biopsies, and extensive blood testing. These procedures are generally done by physicians other than hematologists/ medical oncologists. That is why a physician referral is required to make an appointment with one of our providers. Sometimes a referring provider may not be able to make a definitive diagnosis and our providers may need to order additional tests or procedures such as additional scans, bone marrow biopsies, or lab tests to determine exactly what your condition is.
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What Is an Arduino® Servo?
Arduino is the registered trademark name for a type of marketed servo. A servo is a short name in widespread usage for a serverino or servomechanism. An Arduino® servo is an electrical or partially electronic automatic device that uses negative feedback error-correction to move and change mechanical positions when mounted on a board. The servo may be attached as well to a servomotor or not have a motor attached at all. The most common usage for an Arduino® servo is for position control and can have a servomotor to furnish the mechanical force to rotate a potentiometer arm to a specified position, as used in mini-robotics.
An Arduino® servo has its own library of instruction and error-correction codes that can be downloaded from the website after purchase. It is an open-source embedded system platform, and the coding is generally considered simple to learn and use. Prices are moderate, but some users like to make their own by buying the components from Arduino® and constructing simple servomechanisms, often for less than $5 US Dollars (USD). Once constructed, the programming instructions can be downloaded, the bootloader can be unlocked to program the fuses, the bootloader burnt, and then the bootloader relocked. Many mini-robotics hobby uses are built in just such fashion after purchasing Arduino® servos and components.
Servos can be controlled by use of a pulse of a width specified from the control wire. These pulses have a minimum and maximum limit as well as a repeater rate. Different servos will have different minimum and maximums rates, however, they all have a neutral that has identical clockwise and counterclockwise force that keeps the arm still. Angles of movement are controlled by the length of the pulses, as the length determines how far rotations turn. These servos can be powered by a simple 9V battery, or for longer periods can be powered by larger batteries. To preserve batteries, the Arduino® servos can be put into a sleep mode.
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'Ponting should make it for Twenty20'
Australia's stand-in skipper Adam Gilchrist says Ponting should be available for the T20 WC despite his temporary absence.cricket Updated: Sep 10, 2007, 16:47 IST
Australia skipper Ricky Ponting should be available for the upcoming Twenty20 world championship despite failing to travel with the rest of the squad, his stand-in Adam Gilchrist said on Monday.
"We are waiting to see with Ricky. Hopefully he will join us soon," Gilchrist told reporters in Johannesburg, a week before the start of the inaugural championships.
"We will be in touch with him. I am pretty sure he will be here at some stage."
The temporary absence of Ponting, attributed to family reasons, has added to build-up complications for the ODI World Cup holders who are strong favourites to add the Twenty20 trophy to their list of honours.
Fast bowler Stuart Clark also did not travel with the team over a family health problem while injury-prone all-rounder Shane Watson continues to be plagued by fitness doubts.
"Stuey looks like joining us in the next do or so," said Ponting. "With Watto, we will see. Hopefully he can join us pretty soon."
Despite the troubled build-up, wicketkeeper Gilchrist said Australia still had a squad that could adapt to any circumstances and he pinpointed the explosive hitting of Andrew Symonds as a key weapon in their arsenal.
"He is going to play a huge part. He will be a stand-out star in this tournament. He can bat, bowl and field. He is a trump (card) for us."
Australia begin the match against struggling Zimbabwe in Cape Town on September 12 before taking on England at the same venue two days later.
Gilchrist played down suggestions that the Australians were the favourites in a version of the game that is still in its infancy.
"It's hard to tell who's favourite in this format. Everyone's on a pretty even playing field," he said.
It will be the first international cricket for the Australians since they lifted the ODI World Cup in April in the Caribbean but Gilchrist denied that the team was in danger of being undercooked.
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Taking river rescue training for boaters to a new level, Wet Planet provides fast-paced, scenario-based rescue courses designed to develop the ability to choose good actions when a river rescue is necessary. Students will receive internationally recognized certification through either Rescue 3 International or Sierra Rescue International (depending on course) for all Wet Planet courses.
We provide a variety of different courses to meet the specific needs of different river users, from kayakers just learning the sport, to professional river guides, to agency search and rescue and fire personnel.
River Rescue Certification – Professional (RRC – Pro): This 3-day course has been designed specifically for individuals that spend a good portion of their lives on the river in a professional capacity (specifically river guides and kayaker instructors).
River Rescue Certification (RRC ): This 2-day course is a hands-on, scenario-based rescue course designed specifically for whitewater boaters: kayakers, rafters, cat boaters, SUP paddlers, river boarders, and canoers.
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Whitewater Rescue Technician (WRT): This 3-day course is designed specifically for agency and company personnel who work around rivers and don't need an NFPA certified course. DWR, Fish and Game personnel, environmental consultants, fisheries biologists, and other professionals who work around streams and rivers will find this course perfect for their needs.
Technical Rope Rescue Technician Level (TRR – TL): This 5-day NFPA-compliant course is intended for climbers, technical rescue professionals, or paddlers who might find themselves needing to perform complicated vertical rescues (or work with a Search and Rescue team performing a vertical rescue). Students learn and practice skills needed for low angle and steep angle vertical rescues.


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No, not that kind of greyhound — not enough meat on their bones — but "Obama Once Needed 'to Take a Subway or a Bus Just to Find a Fresh Piece of Fruit.'" this headline at CNS claims:
Barack Obama's vision as president is shaped by the fact that he knows what "it's like to take a subway or a bus just to find a fresh piece of fruit in a grocery store," Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan said last week.
Unfortunately, his vision as president — in addition to whatever species of meat he wolfed down along with that fruit — is shaped by the fact that he's not very sympathetic to those who take the subway or a bus to get to work, as we noted in 2010:
"I'm not interested in the suburbs. The suburbs bore me," Barack Obama told the AP in the early 1990s, as Joel Kotkin reminds us, in this passage highlighted by Instapundit:
Many of the administration's most high-profile initiatives have tended to reflect the views of urban interests – roughly 20 percent of the population – rather than suburban ones.
When the president visits suburban backyards, it sometimes seems like a visit from a "president from another planet." After all, as a young man, Obama told The Associated Press: "I'm not interested in the suburbs. The suburbs bore me."
Add that to Obama's previous utterances regarding other aspects of America that induced in him a sense of ennui as a young man. In 2008, Jim Geraghty spotted this telling passage in a book by David Mendell titled Obama: From Promise to Power:
"[Obama] always talked about the New Rochelle train, the trains that took commuters to and from New York City, and he didn't want to be on one of those trains every day," said Jerry Kellman, the community organizer who enticed Obama to Chicago from his Manhattan office job. "The image of a life, not a dynamic life, of going through the motions… that was scary to him."
And then there was this classic bit by Michelle Obama on the campaign trail:
"We left corporate America, which is a lot of what we're asking young people to do," she tells the women. "Don't go into corporate America. You know, become teachers. Work for the community. Be social workers. Be a nurse. Those are the careers that we need, and we're encouraging our young people to do that. But if you make that choice, as we did, to move out of the money-making industry into the helping industry, then your salaries respond." Faced with that reality, she adds, "many of our bright stars are going into corporate law or hedge-fund management."
Flash-forward two years, as Doug Powers runs down what is likely an incomplete list of the numerous industries that Obama, once in power, punitively demonized with either harsh rhetoric, harsh legislation, or both, and then asks:
Only one question remains — what area of the private sector — aside from the slip-and-fall attorneys — isn't hated and vilified by the Obama Democrats?
CNS goes on to note:
Donovan seemed to be suggesting that the president had once lived in what First Lady Michelle Obama now refers to as a "food desert"–a place without a nearby supermarket. The First Lady has launched an initiative to eliminate these places.
But if, as this recent report states, that Detroit's "food desert" (it's difficult to even type such a ridiculous phrase) is a myth ("Grocery Stores Do Exist," in Detroit, it trumpets in a subhead, "We have 115!"), then presumably wherever Obama was living during the period imagined by HUD's Donovan did as well. And even the New York Times noted this week, "Studies Question the Pairing of Food Deserts and Obesity."
Unless it was Kansas City, of course.
Related: Thomas Sowell on "Race and Economics."
(Via Hot Air; its readers are having lots of fun debunking Donovan in the comments.)
Update: At Big Government, "Obama Admin Politicizes Obesity with 'Food Deserts.'"
Actually, I think the shorter list — maybe the shortest list — would be to track down that this administration hasn't politicized.


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Late in the afternoon today, I found an emu.
Early this week I bought a large #7 boomerang from the traditional owners of the land out here. What you do is hold it up high in the air and dance from side to side. The Emu will walk straight towards you and think you are an emu, or an idiot. Hence how I was able to get this close to a wild emu today.
The other trick is to lie on your back and pretend to ride a pushbike. Emu are naturally curious and will walk right up to you. However the boomerang is a good trick to remember, and I will be using it again. Saves getting completely covered in dust, which you want to avoid doing if you can.
Walking through the golden sunlight is a very unique experience out here, and as the land comes alive and the colours come through the lens as you see it here. It is a really special place.


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Adams Homes Lehigh Acres model home transforms to feed hungry
A decorated model home off Lee Boulevard in Lehigh Acres, Florida has been donated for two weeks by Adams Homes to help feed the hungry, an idea that began at First Community Church.
By: Adams Homes
The holiday house idea began at First Community Congregational Church, where volunteer Barbara Snyder, 62, was seeing so many people coming into their food and bread pantry as well as their soup kitchen.
It opened only a year before with about 100 people coming in for food. The day before Thanksgiving, she and about 60 volunteers served close to 300 people.
For Snyder, the tipping point came when she saw a 3-year-old girl who came into the soup kitchen with her mother. The woman admitted that they had not eaten for two days and were living in their car.
"I don't understand how people can ignore what's going on," Snyder said. "I'm so adamant about doing the holiday house. People don't know how bad (the need) really is. We get so wrapped up in ourselves, we forget about the person next to us ... to know in America there's a child going to bed hungry, that's wrong, so wrong. It's heartbreaking."
Adams Homes donated the house for the first two weeks of December.
"I thought it was a wonderful thing to be a part of," said Kristi Williams, community manager for Adams Homes in Lehigh Acres.
Every room in the house will have crafts, decorations and ornaments made or purchased by members of the church. It will all be auctioned off with bids as low at $1 and as high as $290. All profits will go straight back into the ministry.
On Friday, Snyder and two retired interior decorators rolled up their sleeves and began filling the home. Rooms are color-coordinated, with four trees completely decorated and for sale.
There's a theme for every room — the blue room is the master, and another room will be covered with poinsettias and another in white and gold.
Interior decorating is the passion of Maria Powers, 46. A Lehigh Acres resident for six years, she was there when the church began the soup kitchen and was thrilled to use her talents to serve the community.
"I wish I could renovate everything,"
The trick is to put the right amount of decorating into each room. Too much and it can feel cluttered, not enough and it can look sparse.
"All three of us are different in how we're doing it," said Beverly Presnell of Lehigh Acres. "It's coordinated really well, homey with a touch of elegance."
"I want the community to wake up, look around and reach out their hand," Snyder said. "If one neighbor would contribute one dollar it would make such a difference."
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Few weeks ago we brought you the new single All Stars from new girl group Blush. Well the girls have sent us their new EP for you lucky readers to check out. Featuring 5 new tracks, 4 remixes and even a track featuring the one and only Snoop Dog. The EP gives us urban pop with an R&B edge and all tracks are radio friendly enough but what is more interesting, is the band are also taking a interesting approach by not only releasing their music in America and Europe, they'll also release specially recorded versions of their songs in their home territories, sung in their native tongue. Crikey..!
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The Artists -- with an index to their Mapleson recordings
Lionel Mapleson
Lionel Mapleson
(1865-1937), English music librarian from London, began his association with the Metropolitan Opera in 1889, as a violist in the orchestra. He soon became librarian for the company, drawing upon the enormous collection of scores and parts formed in England by his father and grandfather. During 1902-03, the last of his major years as opera's first pirate recordist, Mapleson was near the bottom of the Met's pay scale. His weekly salary was $48.20 and his employment included three preliminary weeks at half salary, twenty-two weeks for the season; there was a supplementary payment of $15 at the end of the season. His total pay for 1902-03 was $1,147.70. Mapleson remained with the Metropolitan until his death, probably the longest tenure of any individual in the company's history.
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Keemo Paul replaces Sheldon Cottrell in West Indies squad
The ICC has confirmed that the Event Technical Committee of the ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2018 has approved Keemo Paul as a replacement player for Sheldon Cottrell in the Windies squad for the tournament, which began on 4 March.
Cottrell who injured his hamstring in his side's first match against the United Arab Emirates has now been ruled out of further participation in the tournament after a MRI scan.
Paul, a 20-year-old right-arm bowler and lower-order batsman participated at the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup in 2016 when Windies won the title, but has yet to make his ODI debut.
The replacement of a player requires the approval of the Event Technical Committee before the incoming player can be officially added to the squad.
The Event Technical Committee of the ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2018 is made up of Geoff Allardice (ICC General Manager – Cricket, Chairman), Chris Tetley (ICC Head of Events), Faisal Hasnain, Chris Chiketa (both host nominees), Mpumelelo Mbangwa and Lisa Sthalekar (both independent nominees).
The Windies have won both their matches in the tournament beating the United Arab Emirates and Papua New Guinea to date, and will play Ireland and the Netherlands on 10 and 12 March.


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How to Make It
Step 1
Bring potatoes, 1 teaspoon salt, and water to cover to a boil in a Dutch oven; boil 20 to 25 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Drain, and keep warm.
Step 2
Remove root, tough outer leaves, and tops from leeks, leaving 2 inches of dark leaves. Thinly slice leeks; rinse well, and drain.
Step 3
Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add leeks, and saute 5 minutes. (Do not brown.)
Step 4
Mash potatoes with a potato masher; stir in remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 cup butter, and next 3 ingredients until blended. Stir in leeks.


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It is with immense pleasure that I announce to you the new BT Posse Calenda 2019 is now out and available to order!!! #yay
You may remember the BT Posse is that wonderful virtual group of Border Terriers, which was initially founded on Twitter, and has eventually become available on all other social media platforms.
Any and every Border Terrier owner can join in, from anywhere in the world. The founding group, based in UK, holds a few Twitt-Up gatherings and walks all over the country. But nothing stops members from other countries from doing the same in their own countries.
The point of BT Posse is to share the love for our Borders with others, and to reiterate the social aspect of being a dog owner.
But BT Posse like to organise events in an effort to raise money in support of the Border Terrier Welfare UK charity, which rehomes Border Terriers in UK, who may have become homeless due to so many different reasons.
Like every year for the last few ones, BT Posse this year have put together a brilliant calendar for 2019, showing off the most beautiful, endearing and funny pictures of our beloved 'terrors'.
Putting together a calendar like that is not an easy task, as in fact it involves the hard work of so many different people, who start working on this project from the early months of the Summer and dedicate tireless hours of hard graft to complete the project, all for free and without cashing in a single penny.
Because the money raised from the sale of the BT Posse Calenda is donated all to Border Terrier Welfare UK.
If you share in the love of Borders, and recognise the irreplaceable work of this charity in finding the perfect home for this wonderful breed of dogs, I am sure you will want to lend your support.
Follow this link to purchase the calendar. So you know, you might be in for a surprise for the month of October… 🙂
I couldn't think of a better way to treat yourself and your family this Christmas!!!


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GE, which launched a Digital Wind Farm ecosystem within its Onshore Wind Business in May 2015, said the system's capabilities have the potential to be rolled out all across its onshore and offshore wind operations.
"In our Renewable Energy business, the capacity to collect, store and share large amounts of data, as well as modelling and analytical capability, is transforming an already-transformative industry." Jérôme Pécresse, CEO of GE Renewable Energy said. "The experience of machines in the field, captured in a constant flow of data, is informing equipment design, improving operational performance and guiding maintenance planning."
The Digital Wind Farm ecosystem optimizes turbine performance and equipment life through the use of Predix, a predictive analytics software platform. Turbines are equipped with sensors that feed into the Predix software, which allows performance monitoring from data across farms or even entire fleets. As more data is collected, the system learns over time, becoming more predictive and hence more useful in setting preventive maintenance schedules, Pécresse explained.


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Kate Hudson's In No Rush To Marry Baby Daddy, Matt Bellamy — Bingham Comes First!
New mommy Kate just wants to enjoy her time with baby boy 'Bing' before diving in to wedding planning: 'One thing at a time!' Is she doing the right thing by waiting?
Kate Hudson has always been a free-spirit, and motherhood isn't changing that! The actress, 32, who gave birth to her second child, Bingham 'Bing' Hawn a month ago, is in no rush to walk down the aisle with fiance and baby daddy Matt Bellamy. It's baby steps for the Bellamy brood!
"One thing at a time. We'll say hello to our new one and enjoy that for a while," Kate tells Elle magazine in a new interview. (BTW: How gorgeous does she look in this photo?)
Like a lot of her former men, Matt, the frontman for English rock band Muse, is constantly traveling and with the new baby, Kate's more concerned with balancing everything than rushing to the altar.
"Most relationships I've had in my life have been with people who travel quite a bit for work," says Kate, who spoke to Elle about a month before giving birth. "I don't know if I'm attracted to that specifically, but it is nice to be with somebody who understands having to be on the move."
And while Matt is on the move, Kate plans to stay put for a while in London, where her family plans to reside. Although she would love to dive right back into work, she knows she needs to keep her priorities straight.
Logistics are "definitely getting harder," Kate admits. "You have to think about things like, "Where is it? How long is it going to keep me away from my family? But, you know, life moves on. I would never want to be someone who complains and goes, 'Oh my God, my life is so crazy,' she adds. "If you make the best of it, it can be amazing."
Kate simply hopes she can do "as good of a job" as her actress mom Goldie Hawn did raising her and her brother in Hollywood.
"We've definitely had lots of talks about parenting and being a working mom," admits Kate, who adds that her mother was never "preachy."
"My parents allowed my brother and I to have our freedom and be ourselves and feel confident in our choices," she says, "and to make mistakes without too much judgment."
Kate hopes to do the same for her sons Ryder, 7, with ex-husband Chris Robinson, and 4-week-old Bing.
–Leigh Blickley
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Unless you've been living under a rock, you know that Auckland's vegan scene is swelling in size and taste. So, when you add in a touch of street food, then you've pretty much found nirvana.
Back in August we announced that La Cigale was hosting The Vegan Truck Stop and now we're super-excited to share that it will be back again in November!
Serving up the best street food Auckland has on offer, you'll find all the faves at this Parnell event. Wise Boys Burgers, Judge Bao, Double Dutch Fries and The Rolling Pin are just some of the food trucks who will be there dishing up the plant-based goodness.
Get those stretchy pants out and enjoy another great night with live music, a cool vibe and plenty of seating to soak it all in.
What: The Vegan Truck Stop
When: November 9, 2017
Where: La Cigale French Market & Bistro, Parnell
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New Jersey Governor Chris Christie has conditionally vetoed a $1.25 minimum wage hike, instead proposing a $1.00 increase that will phase in over three years.
Executive Summary: New Jersey Governor Chris Christie has conditionally vetoed a $1.25 minimum wage hike, instead proposing a $1.00 increase that will phase in over three years.
Governor Christie conditionally vetoed a bill (A-2162/S-3) that would have raised the state's minimum wage rate from $7.25 per hour to $8.50 per hour (behind only Washington and Oregon). The bill also would have tied automatic annual increases to the federal Consumer Price Index (CPI). Instead, Governor Christie proposed an $8.25 per hour minimum wage rate, phased in over the next three years, and rejected tying the minimum wage to the CPI.
The Governor's conditional veto contains the following elements:
Additionally, the Governor's conditional veto would increase the Earned Income Tax Credit, effective January 1, 2014. The tax credit would increase from 20 to 25 percent.
The bill's sponsors, Assembly Speaker Sheila Oliver and Senate President Stephen Sweeney, rejected the Governor's changes. They indicated that the Legislature will push for a referendum on the November ballot. "We just need a simple majority of votes out of the Assembly and the Senate, which we know we will have," Oliver said in a statement.
What Does this Mean for Employers?
New Jersey employers should expect an increase in the minimum wage rate, whether it is a gradual increase as proposed by Governor Christie or the 17% increase proposed by lawmakers. During a time when businesses are still struggling, an increase in the minimum wage rate could have profound and lasting effects on the state economy.
We will continue to keep you updated on the status of this legislation. If you have any questions regarding this Alert or other labor or employment related issues, please contact the authors, Salvador Simao, firstname.lastname@example.com, or Joanna Rich, email@example.com, both of whom are attorneys in our Berkeley Heights office, or the FordHarrison attorney with whom you usually work.


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Ruston Name Meaning
English: habitational name from any of the various places so named, for example in Norfolk, North Yorkshire, and East Yorkshire. The two villages of this name in Norfolk are recorded in Domesday Book as Ristuna, and are from Old English hris 'brushwood' + tun 'enclosure', 'settlement'; Ruston Parva in East Yorkshire, recorded in Domesday Book as Roreston, is named from the genitive case of the Old Norse byname Hrór meaning 'vigorous' + Old English tun. Ruston in North Yorkshire is Rostune in Domesday Book, apparently from Old English hrost 'roost', 'roof' + tun, referring to a building with an unusual roof.
Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press
Similar surnames: Muston, Roston, Rushton, Buxton, Alston, Duston, Luton, Murton, Auton


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They give shape to the country - it would be a dull and flat world without them! But to travelers, they can be an obstacle, and a cause of many troubles and/or adventures. The crossing of the Misty Mountains was perilous for Thorin's company just like for the Fellowship of the Ring. At the end, both had to find a way beneath them.
But despite the hardship connected with getting across them, they have their own wild and majestic beauty. They make people feel small in their presence, unchanging as the kingdoms rise and fall. Only immortals can see how the mountains move and how the land changes its shape.
Your story or picture should feature mountains - any of those you can find in Middle-earth. As we said, it is an ideal stage for adventures, so we hope this theme will inspire you!
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Every honest man knows the struggle and pain of selective obedience. On more than one occasion, King Saul of the Old Testament could not resist his impulses to mess with God's clear instruction.
Samuel said to Saul…, "This is what the LORD
Almighty says: 'I will punish the Amalekites for
what they did to Israel…. Now go, attack the
Amalekites and totally destroy everything that
belongs to them….'"
Then Saul attacked the Amalekites…. He
took Agag king of the Amalekites alive, and all
his people he totally destroyed…. But Saul and
the army spared Agag and the best of the sheep and
cattle, the fat calves and lambs–everything that
was good.
Then the word of the LORD came to Samuel,
"I am grieved that I have made Saul king."
(I SAMUEL 15:1-3,7-11, emphasis added)
All can see that God's instruction was clear. But Saul obeyed God selectively, and his arrogance cost him. More poignantly, a hopeful Father was grieved.


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With our increased luxury, there is also another trend increasing: to make espresso. Coffee maker machines can help big time in this. Nowadays the espresso machines are one of the most seen products in the kitchen. Instead of going to Starbucks to get your doppio, you can now brew the drink yourself, without leaving the house.
To buy such a machine can be an expensive and significant investment. There are two kinds of machines, the semi automatic and the full automatic. To make an educated choice on how you are going to make this investment some information.
Semi Automatic Espresso Machines
With the semi automatic machines you are in control with you coffee maker. In homes, these are most of the times the machines you will go for. The brewing process, which only takes half a minute, is started and stopped manually by the person who is making the coffee.
As every coffee machine needs a filter, these machines have either a pressurized or a commercial filter. The filter usually consists out of a metal holder with a handle made out of plastic. The next time you are at Starbucks look at how they make your espresso, these are the thing you should have as well. These handles require to have the grind setting, the tamp pressure and the timing right in order to make the perfect cup of black gold you want to have.
The pressurized portafilter is a little easier to use. It has a ring inside which will adjust the water flow and it also makes your creme on top better. If you don't want to worry about the pressures, timing or the grinding of the beans you should go for a pressurized portafilter.
Super Automatic Machines
As the name says, this machines does everything full automatic. You only need to push a button and your cup will get full and your brain will be awakened. All that is necessary is some pre-programming when you are setting up the machine for the first time. This is for the less skilled brewer, or the lazy brewer, who wishes a machine which can do it all alone.
Awesome Features of Espresso Machines
As with every device, there are some non-obligated features. These features make the machine even more awesome and they also naturally increase the price. More features? A higher price.
Digital displays
can help you in controlling the options of your machine. Maybe a timer for saving some energy? You can even go as far as programming how much coffee grounds the machine will use to adjust the taste and strength of your drink. The temperature is adjustable as well.
Bypass dosers
are perfect for people who wish to make decaffeinated coffee every once in a while. You will use pre ground coffee and with this feature you bypass the grinding process.
Adjustable dosage feature
Allows you to adjust the amount of coffee in your coffee. If you like your drink strong, you will use a lot of beans, and if not you will use only a little. This is normally done with a coffee grinder. Burr or baldes are the options when you are discussing grinders. But with a coffee grinder / coffee maker combination machine, as these machines are you won't need that anymore!
Whatever machine you are picking, and whatever feature there is attached to this machine, you will have your good cup of espresso. So if you would like to make espresso, coffee maker devices can help you big time!