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How Miami and Alabama Met in the 1990 Sugar Bowl
The hottest story in the off-season of 1989 was the continuing saga of the University of Miami, college football's program of the decade with two national championships and 88 victories.
Coach Jimmy Johnson abruptly left the Hurricanes in March to coach the Dallas Cowboys and a relative newcomer from Washington State, Dennis Erickson, replaced him.
Two weeks after Erickson's hiring, Steve Walsh, expected to be the premier college quarterback in '89, made himself available for the NFL supplemental draft, putting an apparent – and severe – crimp in the Hurricanes' offense. Junior Craig Erickson, no relation to the coach, was shoved up on the Miami depth chart.
The top games on an otherwise not-overly-demanding Hurricanes schedule were Florida State, a top-three finisher the last three seasons, and defending national champion Notre Dame. The Irish had benefited mightily from an erroneous fumble possession call at the goal line against Miami in 1988, thus aiding in securing a national title.
At the same time, at the University of Alabama, the 1989 season was a continuation of a fine and often unappreciated coaching job. Bill Curry had turned in an excellent 16-6 record with a modicum of talent in his first two years at Bama. But bricks were thrown through his office window after one defeat, and Curry was constantly under attack from Crimson Tide fans with tunnel vision – and a nostalgic yearning to return Alabama football to its years under Bear Bryant. Curry, to some in Alabama, was a pariah because he had no previous Crimson Tide or Bryant ties, and because of his connection to Georgia Tech as a player and coach. The fact that he twice beat Bryant's Tide with short-handed Yellow Jacket teams always seemed overlooked. Or maybe too vividly remembered.
Miami, meanwhile, was operating just as efficiently as ever. Even in a new offense, the one-back, and with a new quarterback, the 'Canes scored 120 points in their first three games. Only when Erickson broke a finger and missed several games did Miami slow down. Four interceptions by Erickson's replacement, freshman Gino Torretta, and a failure to score on three possessions inside the Florida State 1, sealed a 24-10 defeat to the Seminoles.
But the Hurricanes, like all great teams, were not founded on offense. Miami led the nation in scoring defense (9.3 points per game) and total defense (216.5 yards per game) were No. 2 in rushing defense (69.1 ypg) and fourth in passing defense (147.4 ypg).
"Miami's defense arrives in the stadium in an angry mood," California coach Bruce Snyder said after losing to the 'Canes 31-3. "All coaches coach their defense to be that way. It's a physical game. It's a game for men. The more physical you can be, the more aggressive you can be, the better off you are.
"Not everybody accomplished that. Miami does."
Try as it might, and it tried mightily, the Sugar Bowl couldn't lure the No. 1-ranked Irish to New Orleans.
Bowl bids were extended at 6 p.m., Nov. 25, approximately an hour before Notre Dame and the Hurricanes would kick off in Miami.
So Miami, ranked seventh then, was invited and accepted.
Fourth-ranked Alabama was the likely opponent, making for a match of a pair of 10-1 squads.
The Sugar Bowl felt it was securely back in the national championship picture because if the right combination of wins and losses fell together, the No. 1 team would emerge from New Orleans for the first time since Penn State defeated Georgia in 1983.
All that had to happen was for Miami to beat Notre Dame, then for the Irish to defeat Colorado in the Orange Bowl, and for Southern Cal to whip third-ranked Michigan in the Rose.
"A victory tonight puts us back in the national championship picture," Hurricanes' athletic director Sam Janovich said a half-hour before the Miami-Notre Dame kickoff.
That night the 'Canes won a merciless 27-10 victory, moving the first block of the push to No. 1 into place.
"The Notre Dame game was a game that was really kind of fun," Dennis Erickson said, "regardless of the outcome, because of the intensity level of the game. I came here for a reason and the reason was that kind of game. To me, that game was what football is all about, even more than any game I've ever seen or experienced…It's an acceptance thing. Winning that football game meant instant credibility, made the community realize we could coach."
The Hurricanes' victory propelled Colorado to No. 1, Miami to No. 2, while Notre Dame dropped to No. 3.
Alabama fell from the hunt for No. 1, sliding to No. 7, when Auburn, playing its archival for the first time at home, beat the Tide 30-20, giving Auburn and Tennessee shares of the SEC title, the first tri-championship in the 57-year history of the league.
Recap excerpted from the book "Sugar Bowl Classic: A History" by Marty Mulé, who covered the game and the organization for decades for the New Orleans Times-Picayune.


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LONDON (AP) — "What a drag it is getting old," a young Mick Jagger sang five decades ago — though he may have changed his mind since.
That's also a theme of "Sweet Bird of Youth," Tennessee Williams' play about a faded movie star and a frazzled young hustler drifting toward disaster in a steamy Southern town.
Few feel the creep of time more acutely than actors, whose physical appearance is key to their livelihood. So for Kim Cattrall and Seth Numrich, tackling these exposing roles on the London stage was a special kind of challenge.
"Doing theater is scary," Cattrall said during an interview in an Old Vic rehearsal room, in a tone that suggests it's a thrilling sort of fear. "It really is. You're really vulnerable. I think that's also what makes it irresistible, because I don't want to not go there. I think the other stuff is just too easy at this point. And I'm not a personality actress — I don't want to play just one role for the rest of my life."
There's little doubt Cattrall could have coasted comfortably after creating one of the most indelible TV characters in years, the vampish Samantha Jones in "Sex and the City."
Since the show ended in 2004, the 56-year-old has done two "Sex and the City" movies, but has also taken stage roles in London and New York in the likes of "Private Lives" and "Antony and Cleopatra."
Still, it took some persuading by Old Vic artistic director Kevin Spacey — the Academy Award-winning actor — to get Cattrall to agree to play the physically humbling, emotionally demanding role of Alexandra Del Lago, a drug-addled falling star on the run from a disastrous comeback attempt who finds herself holed up in a Gulf Coast hotel room with tarnished local golden boy Chance Wayne.
Cattrall said that when it was first suggested, the director of the play she was in at the time told her she was far too young for the role.
"I said, 'Great' and then I thought, well, how old is Alexandra Del Lago? She must be in her 40s, and I'm in my 50s, so why is it too young? And I am dealing with some of these issues."
She warmed further when a female director became involved — Marianne Elliott, a Tony Award winner for "War Horse." But she still had reservations.
Cattrall recalled going over the play with Elliott "and thinking, 'Yes, it has validity with things we're dealing with — but is there anything else we can do?'"
In the end they decided there wasn't another play that dealt so honestly and revealingly with issues of image and aging, failure and desire. Cattrall said yes.
Spacey said he wanted to cast Cattrall, in part, because "here's an actress that in many ways has had a parallel career to the character in the play, in that she's known for her sex appeal."
"I also felt she was the perfect age. Now that did take a little convincing," he said. "The fact that she was able to face and deal with those very issues was another indication that she was brave."
The central characters in "Sweet Bird of Youth" are among Williams' roster of "beautiful monsters," whose need is as overwhelming as their honesty.
It seems at first that Chance is a callous gigolo taking the older woman for a ride. But the relationship turns out to be much more complicated than it first appears, and the ravages of time are also of concern to the young man, who is 29 and fighting a growing sense of failure.
The steamy saga — first staged in 1959 and shaped for this production by playwright James Graham from Williams' oft-reworked drafts — has hit home for Numrich as much as for Cattrall. At 26, the American actor is very much a rising star, with Broadway turns in "War Horse" and "Golden Boy" already under his belt.
Numrich has made a big impression on critics and audiences in his London stage debut, in which he spends extended period clad only in pajama bottoms.
"Like a cross between a young Paul Newman and David Tennant," said The Stage newspaper approvingly, while The Independent noted Numrich's "washboard-flat stomach and silky torso" as well as his nuanced performance.
The physical scrutiny may be one reason Numrich admits "there are definitely parts of Chance that I do feel very close to — certain insecurities and fears, fear of failure.
"Having to have my shirt off in front of a thousand people for an hour every night is very nerve-racking and uncomfortable," he said. "But I feel like that's exactly what it's about, what we do — taking on those kinds of challenges and trying to face them. It's a meditation, in certain ways."
"Or therapy," Cattrall added. "But cheaper."
Cattrall, who began her career in the 1970s, knows all that youth-and beauty-obsessed Hollywood can dish out to an actress.
She's said before that the number of scripts she received fell dramatically once she hit 35. But she's happy where she is now. After "Sweet Bird of Youth" ends its run on Aug. 31 she's off to Toronto to shoot "Sensitive Skin," a remake of a BBC comedy-drama that starred Joanna Lumley. Cattrall is a producer on the show and plays the central role of an aging beauty facing a mid-life crisis.
Theater, however, remains her true love.
"We don't do it for the money," she said. "We don't do it even for the fame — because how many people are really going to see it? We do it because it's there, and you can, and you don't know if you can. And that makes it so gratifying.
"I worked with Jack Lemmon early on in my career, and I said to him, 'I'm really nervous. What I want is longevity. I want to have a career, I don't want to just be an ingenue.' And he said, 'The only way to do that is to do things that scare you.' It was a great piece of advice."
Online: www.oldvictheatre.com
Jill Lawless can be reached at http://Twitter.com/JillLawless

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Industry News: S&S Launches Self-Pub with Author Solutions; Amazon Expands Pub in Europe; RH Expands Digital-Only Line
Simon & Schuster Open Self-Publishing Service
In case you didn't think there were enough options for self-publishing, Simon & Schuster has come to your rescue. S&S is working with Author Solutions to create Archway Publishing, a premium self-publishing service that will cost authors between $1,599 and $24,999 for a wide range of services. The lower-end price includes an editorial assessment and a cover copy review. For the big bucks, you'll get an author profile video and a reception at Book Expo America. Although Simon & Schuster are business partners, Author Solutions is staffing the new venture. More than 211,000 books were self-published last year, which is up sixty percent from 2010. Penguin's parent company, Pearson, bought Author Solutions in July.
What this means to you: Author Solutions does not have a sterling reputation and its prices are considerably higher than most of its competitors. Writer Beware, a good resource for issues like this, has posted about this action on its blog. It's getting to the point where you might need an agent or some other party to navigate the jungle. Failing that, sites like Writer Beware are a great resource if you're considering self-publishing.
Amazon Expands is European Publishing Operations
Amazon west coast publisher, Vicky Griffith, will have a new mailing address soon, relocating from Seattle to Luxembourg. Amazon is staffing up, adding editors and marketing in Europe to serve English-language readers there and getting more books into English-language bookstore. Meanwhile, Amazon's Lawrence Kirshbaum is taking over the Seattle operation and Amazon's children's publishing.
What this means to you: This news probably means nothing to you specifically. But it shows Amazon's desire to expand its publishing operation. Its expansions in the publishing world scared the Big Six (now five) so much that they may have colluded with Apple to fight Amazon's expansion. Overall, Amazon's growth in the publishing world will continue and the changes are just starting.
Random House creates digital-only imprints
Random House has created three digital-only imprints, in addition to expanding its romance digital-only line. It is creating Alibi for mysteries and thrillers; Hydra for science fiction, fantasy, and horror; and Flirt for YA and New Adult titles. In addition, the Loveswept line will expand to additional titles. The first titles are expected to roll out for all the imprints in early 2013. Random has also released guidelines for all four. They're looking for short works between 15,000 and 30,000 words and longer works between 40,000 and 60,000 words.
What this means to you: It means another option for releasing your books. If you follow the link above, you can see all the information for yourself.
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Technology tidbits
- Gasoline/compressed-air hybrid vehicles may prove more cost-effective than gas-electric hybrids.
- Bigelow Aerospace wins challenge against export control regulations that would have required non-U.S. passengers on space flights to be treated as recipients of technology transfers, which would have required an onerous approval and monitoring process. (Not reported in the story is that Robert Bigelow is now funding MUFON to pay UFO researchers.)
- Delay-tolerant network protocol (DTN), developed with assistance from Vint Cerf, has been tested to transfer data between NASA's EPOXI probe and earth-based stations, which will lead to an interplanetary internet that includes the International Space Station.
- The heart of the cockroach has been used as the model for a new type of low-cost artificial heart for humans.
- Researchers are devising a laser-based defense mechanism to shoot down mosquitoes rather than missiles. Funded by the Gates Foundation, the prototype cost is only about $100. We'd like one.


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John Habib's City Sports: Gosselin stepping down as city ADJOHN HABIB
May 25. 2013 12:10AM
Manchester superintendent of schools Thomas Brennan confirmed this week that Dave Gosselin is stepping down as athletics director, effective when Gosselin's contract expires on June 30.
Gosselin's resignation came as a surprise to school board member Art Beaudry, a former chairman of the board's committee on athletics.
"Now that I'm not on athletics, I don't see or talk to Dave as much, but because he's still a fairly young man, I thought he'd stay longer," said Beaudry. "The job is a painstaking one, but Dave did what was asked of him and did it well."
The job has been posted on the school district's website as a part-time position with a salary range of $35,000-$37,000.
Gosselin first served as a full-time athletics director and remained in the position when the school board made the job part-time amid city-wide budget cuts four years ago.
Beaudry, representing Ward 9, voted in favor of making the job part-time but said he now would consider making it full-time again.
"At the time I voted in favor of making it part-time, Dave agreed to stay," said Beaudry. "He had done the job well, and keeping him in that position made sense to me. I don't know what the district will do this time. I know working that job part-time is difficult. There's a lot of schools in the city, and it's a lot of work for one person on a part-time basis."
The city AD does have assistance, with Central, Memorial and West high schools each having its own director of athletics.
Beaudry said that while the city AD job currently is posted as part-time, that could change.
"We can bring it up for discussion, and, if it's the wish of the board, we can re-post it as a full-time job," he said.
Manchester Mayor Ted Gatsas, who lauded Gosselin's job performance, didn't exactly embrace the idea of returning the AD position to full-time.
"We'll have to look at the budget process," said Gatsas. "If the board wants to make that job full-time, they have to show where they can fund it."

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BEAUDRY said he also was surprised to learn that Manchester Central's first-year baseball coach, Kevin O'Leary, had no prior varsity or junior varsity head-coaching experience.
"I assumed the athletics committee vetted him," said Beaudry. "Based on the committee's recommendation of hiring him, I assumed he was qualified and voted in favor of hiring him. Had I known he had no experience, I would have recommended Nick Jaskolka or Adam Lawrence, who both put in for the job and are both teachers in Manchester."
Lawrence ended up taking the head-coaching job at Goffstown, which just earned the top seed in the NHIAA Division II tournament with a 17-1 regular-season record.
Jaskolka became head coach at Merrimack, where he had the Tomahawks at 11-6 and in third place entering Friday's regular-season finale against Alvirne of Hudson.
Central (4-14) will not qualify for the Division I state tournament.

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THE QUEEN City Rotary Club recently honored Sally Dreckmann, president of the Manchester Central Little League, with its 2013 Service to Youth Award.
"I was totally surprised because I don't do this for awards," Dreckmann said.
Dreckman's service to Central Little League spans 18 years, the last 14 as president. This season, the league includes 300 players.
"I started contributing to the league as a parent when my son was in tee ball," Dreckman said. "We have a lot of good kids, and I've never turned away any kid since my time as president. If a kid can't afford to pay the registration fee, that kid still plays. Every child should experience the chance to play Little League baseball."
Manchester Central is the oldest Little League in the state.
"We chartered our program in 1949, one day ahead of Concord National Little League," Dreckman said.
Central recently received word from District I state commissioner Don Kirkland that it will host state tournaments at three levels: Majors (ages 11 and 12), ages 10-11 and ages 9-10.
"We held the state tournament approximately 10 seasons ago, and it was a wonderful experience," said Dreckmann. "Our community supported us, and I'm expecting a similar experience again this summer."

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FREE PHYSICALS: The New Hampshire Musculoskeletal Institute's Safe Sports Network will provide free sports physical exams to athletes ages 11-18 on Thursday, June 6, in Manchester.
The New Hampshire Orthopaedic Center and Apple Therapy Services are donating their clinic space at 35 Kosciuszko St. for the physicals, which will be conducted from 5:30-7:30 p.m. The physicals will meet the requirements of school athletics programs.
Safe Sports Network founder Nick Vailas — CEO of Apple Therapy, member of the NH Musculoskeletal Institute's board of directors and a former state commissioner of the Department of Health and Human Services — instituted the physicals program in 1989 after observing a Manchester Central student watching football practice from outside the fence surrounding the field. When Vailas asked the boy why he wasn't playing, the boy told him he couldn't afford the requisite physical.
Since then, Safe Sports Network has delivered more than 7,000 free physicals.
Athletes who have completed the required form and submitted it before noon on June 6 will be moved ahead of others in line. The form is available at www.nhmi.net/free_physicals.php.

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TRINITY High's Junior Varsity Baseball Invitational Tournament takes place today and tomorrow at Derryfield Park's Al Lemire Field.
Here are today's scheduled match-ups: Central vs. Pinkerton Academy of Derry, 9:30 a.m.; Concord vs. Salem, noon; Goffstown vs. Memorial, 2:30 p.m.; Trinity vs. Merrimack, 5 p.m.
Tomorrow, losers' bracket games are at 9:30 a.m. and noon, winners' bracket games at 2:30 and 5 p.m. The championship round is scheduled to begin Monday at 10 a.m.
"City Sports" appears Saturdays in the New Hampshire Union Leader. Email staff reporter John Habib at email@example.com.


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Whiteleg shrimp
Whiteleg shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei, formerly Penaeus vannamei), also known as Pacific white shrimp, is a variety of prawn of the eastern Pacific Ocean commonly caught or farmed for food.
Litopenaeus vannamei grows to a maximum length of 230 millimetres (9.1 in), with a carapace length of 90 mm (3.5 in).[2] Adults live in the ocean, at depths of up to 72 metres (236 ft), while juveniles live in estuaries.[2] The rostrum is moderately long, with 7–10 teeth on the dorsal side and 2–4 teeth on the ventral side.[2]
Distribution and habitat[edit]
Whiteleg shrimp are native to the eastern Pacific Ocean, from the Mexican state of Sonora as far south as northern Peru.[2] It is restricted to areas where the water temperature remains above 20 °C (68 °F) throughout the year.[3]
Fishery and aquaculture[edit]
During the 20th century, L. vannamei was an important species for Mexican inshore fishermen, as well as for trawlers further offshore.[2] In the late 20th century, the wild fishery was overtaken by the use of aquaculture; this began in 1973 in Florida using prawns captured in Panama.[3] In Latin America, the culture of L. vannamei showed peaks of production during the warm El Niño years, and reduced production during the cooler La Niña years, due to the effects of disease.[3] Production of L. vannamei is limited by its susceptibility to various diseases, including white spot syndrome, Taura syndrome, infectious hypodermal and haematopoietic necrosis, baculoviral midgut gland necrosis and Vibrio infections.[3] By 2004, global production of L. vannamei approached 1,116,000 t, and exceeded that of Penaeus monodon.[3]
In 2010, Greenpeace International has added the whiteleg shrimp to its seafood red list. "The Greenpeace International seafood red list is a list of fish that are commonly sold in supermarkets around the world, and which have a very high risk of being sourced from unsustainable fisheries."[4] The reasons given by Greenpeace were "destruction of vast areas of mangroves in several countries, over-fishing of juvenile shrimp from the wild to supply shrimp farms, and significant human rights abuses".[4]
Aquarium trade[edit]
In the saltwater reef aquarium, young Penaeus vannamei can be used as live food for fish and invertebrates, particularly to entice picky eaters to start eating in a new tank. P. vannamei is often added to the aquarium's refugium to allow aquarists to easily raise the shrimp as food in the main display tank.
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- ^ "Litopenaeus vannamei (Boone, 1931)". Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Retrieved June 8, 2011.
- ^ a b c d e "Penaeus vannamei (Boone, 1931)". Species Fact Sheets. Food and Agriculture Organization. Retrieved June 8, 2011.
- ^ a b c d e "Penaeus vannamei (Boone, 1931)". Cultured Aquatic Species Information Programme. Food and Agriculture Organization. Retrieved June 8, 2011.
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Crude Oil Inventories Decline at Record Rate
During the recent Tour de France bicycle race, fans saw that the steep descents were as challenging and interesting as the steep climbs. In oil markets, analysts have recently observed a steep decline in U.S. commercial crude oil inventories with close attention and interest.
Crude oil inventories, which had been above their five-year range all but one week since March 2012, fell by a record 27 million barrels over the past three weeks and are back within the five-year range (Figure 1). Despite the record draw over the past three weeks, average 2013 inventories through July 12 remain 6 percent above the same period last year and 11 percent above the five-year average. Robust total U.S. inventories have been largely the result of high inventories in the Midwest (PADD 2) which, despite recent declines, remains 22 percent above the 5-year average for the week ending July 12. Inventories declined for three reasons: (1) an increase in U.S. refinery runs; (2) a decrease in crude oil imports; and (3) an increase in backwardation (a reduction in price for future months) on the West Texas Intermediate (WTI) futures price curve that has encouraged reducing inventories rather than buying crude at current market prices.
The significant inventory draw was caused primarily by an increase in already high refinery demand for crude oil, including additional demand resulting from the restart of a 250,000 barrels per day (bbl/d) crude distillation unit at BP's Whiting, Indiana, refinery. Total U.S. refinery utilization increased 2.6 percentage points between June 21 and July 12, reaching 92.8 percent. Much of this increase is attributable to PADD 2, where utilization went from 87.9 percent to 94.6 percent over the same time, an increase of 6.7 percentage points. PADD 3 (Gulf Coast) utilization also rose over this period; at 95.4 percent for the week ending July 12, it was 2.3 percentage points above its June 21 level. Crude runs on the Gulf Coast have been buoyed by strong distillate margins. The 533,000 bbl/d increase in U.S. refinery net crude oil inputs pushed refinery runs to their highest level since 2005.
On the supply side, lower crude oil imports have increased the draw on stocks to meet demand from increased refinery runs. Crude oil imports into the United States for the weeks ending June 28 through July 12 averaged 649,000 bbl/d less than the three-week period ending June 21. Imports into the Gulf Coast and East Coast averaged 671,000 bbl/d and 219,000 bbl/d less, respectively, compared to the previous three-week period. Declines were led by lower imports from Saudi Arabia and Venezuela, which each dropped by about 25 percent over the three-week period ending July 12 compared to the prior three-week period, accounting for a 630,000-bbl/d decline. While year-to-date through July 12 U.S. imports of Canadian crude oil were 5 percent above 2012 levels, flooding in Alberta along with processing facility outages, have limited imports from Canada since June. As of July 12, Canadian imports are down 10 percent (278,000 bbl/d) from their 2013 high in mid-April. Lower Canadian supplies have a significant impact on PADD 2 inventory levels, since most Canadian crude comes to the United States via pipeline into the Midwest.
Higher crude runs in the Midwest and easing crude oil transportation constraints that are allowing more domestic crude oil to reach U.S. Gulf Coast refineries have pushed the WTI futures curve into backwardation over the next several months. This backwardation, with prices for close-in delivery above those for delivery in future months, creates an incentive to sell crude from inventory. On June 20, when the contract for August delivery became the prompt futures contract, prices for the next two months fell, resulting in the first consistent period of WTI backwardation since November 2011. In addition, on July 10, the prompt contract (August) premium over the second month reached $0.90 per barrel, the highest level since 2008. Spreads between the front month and longer-dated contracts are even wider. As of July 10, the December 2013 contract was trading at $4.23 per barrel below August.
On the Gulf Coast, inventories have fallen 16.3 million barrels since June 21, and in the Midwest inventories are down 6.8 million barrels. At Cushing, Oklahoma, the delivery point for the Nymex WTI futures contract, stocks fell 2.7 million barrels the week of July 5 and another 882,000 barrels the following week. Trade press reports indicated that crude production that was being delivered to Cushing storage is now being delivered directly to the Gulf Coast, thus reducing supply at Cushing. In addition, a syncrude crude processing facility in Canada was reported to have been out of service, reducing regional supplies of light sweet crude oil. Although average 2013 Cushing inventories remain 25 percent above 2012 levels, stock levels have declined for much of 2013 and are now slightly below their 2012 level. Along with pipeline infrastructure changes that have allowed crude to bypass Cushing, rail is facilitating the movement of crude oil directly from the Bakken formation in North Dakota to refineries on both the East and West coasts.
In addition to pushing the WTI market into backwardation, these developments are helping to raise Midcontinent spot prices, narrowing the spreads between North Sea Brent and WTI and between Bakken and Light Louisiana Sweet (LLS) crude oils. However, the resumption of syncrude imports and an anticipated refinery switch by BP Whiting to heavier Canadian crude later this year could take upward pressure off prompt WTI prices, flattening the forward curve.
Gasoline prices up for a second week; diesel fuel up for a third
The U.S. average retail price of regular gasoline increased five cents to $3.68 per gallon as of July 22, 2013, up 19 cents from last year at this time. The largest increase came on the East Coast, where the price is up seven cents to $3.66 per gallon. The Gulf Coast price is $3.51 per gallon, six cents higher than last week. The West Coast price is $3.95 per gallon, three cents higher. The Midwest price is $3.66 per gallon, two cents higher. Rounding out the regions, the Rocky Mountain price increased a penny to $3.62 per gallon.
The national average diesel fuel price increased four cents to $3.90 per gallon, 12 cents higher than last year at this time. The East Coast, Gulf Coast, Rocky Mountain, and West Coast prices all increased four cents, to $3.92, $3.84, $3.87, and $4.04 per gallon, respectively. Rounding out the regions, the Midwest price is up two cents to $3.88 per gallon.
Propane inventories gain
Total U.S. inventories of propane increased 1.5 million barrels from last week to end at 59.4 million barrels, but are 6.6 million barrels (10.0 percent) lower than the same period a year ago. The Midwest region led the gain with 0.9 million barrels, while Gulf Coast stocks increased by 0.5 million barrels. Rocky Mountain/West Coast stocks increased by 0.4 million barrels, and East Coast stocks decreased by 0.4 million barrels. Propylene non-fuel-use inventories represented 5.4 percent of total propane inventories.


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BEIJING (AP) — A state-run newspaper in China accused a recently detained Uighur scholar and government critic of splitting ethnic unity in a Saturday editorial, while his lawyer said he has received no official word about the academic.
Ilham Tohti, an economics professor known for his criticism of Beijing's heavy repression of the Uighur ethnic minority, was taken away by police from his Beijing home on Wednesday.
Lawyer Li Fangping said that police failed to inform the family of Ilham Tohti of his whereabouts and possible charges, as required by China's law. Li said he believed the professor had been taken to the western region of Xinjiang, home to most of China's ethnic Uighurs.
China has tightened control over Xinjiang, which has been rocked by a series of riots and attacks on police and other symbols of Chinese power over the past year.
European and American officials have urged China to explain why the scholar was detained.
Xinjiang police could not be reached Saturday. Beijing police have not responded to repeated requests for comment. Foreign Ministry spokesman Hong Lei said at a regular briefing Thursday that Ilham Tohti "is suspected of violating the law and committing a crime" and that police have placed him under criminal detention.
Li said that authorities briefly detained Ilham Tohti's mother on Wednesday, but sent her back to Xinjiang while placing the scholar's wife and two children under watch at their Beijing home.
In the Saturday editorial, the state-run newspaper Global Times said that the professor has openly propagated separatism. The editorial does not speak for the government, but it may offer hints on the official view.
"Ilham Tohti is no ordinary Joe. He has close relationships with the World Uyghur Congress and overseas media," the editorial said. "He often gives instigative speech in classroom." The congress is a Germany-based group that seeks greater autonomy for Uighur people.
The editorial questioned why Ilham Tohti had been allowed to teach at Minzu University of China.
"What has surprised and puzzled us is that given his open speech of separatism, why he could remain standing behind the podium of a university classroom for so long?" it said, adding that "Minzu University of China should be by no means a place where people like Ilham Tohti can instill extremist thoughts in students."
It criticized Ilham Tohti for trying to find an excuse for the several Uighurs who rammed a vehicle into a crowd in central Beijing last year. Beijing called them terrorists, but Ilham Tohti warned against jumping to conclusion without adequate evidence and suggested the government reflect on its action.
"Not only must we firmly strike against front-line terrorists but we also must clean up the opinion front that supports terrorism in order to isolate the force exhaustively," the Global Times said.
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Instead of pushing more forces into the Naxal areas, start peace talks, reparations and genuine devolution of control over resources. Nandini Sundar writes.india Updated: Apr 23, 2012 22:32 IST
Bitterness. When I started receiving calls that Alex Paul Menon, the collector of Sukma, had been kidnapped, that was my over-riding feeling. Bitterness and a cold anger. Menon is one of the best collectors I have met, and doing what he could to make life better for the people of his district, even in the face of an overall counter-insurgency policy designed for the opposite. Though kidnapped by the Maoists, Menon joins the ranks of several other hostages who have paid the price for their efforts to bring about peace. Take for instance, my co-petitioner in the Supreme Court in the Salwa Judum matter, Kartam Joga, an elected representative who believes in democratic means. He has been held hostage by the Chhattisgarh government since August 2010, in jail on a variety of trumped up charges. Podiyam Panda, the former sarpanch of Chintagufa, who was singlehandedly responsible for getting seven Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) men released in an earlier hostage crisis, and who ensured that through the worst times the school in his village was not blasted and continued to function, is now accused of over a dozen heinous crimes. It is men like Menon, Joga and Panda, who can broker peace at an everyday level, and yet these are precisely the men who are being turned into hostages by ruthless revolutionaries and an equally ruthless security establishment, both of whom see nothing beyond the use of military force.
Maj Gen (retd) GD Bakshi's plea in the Supreme Court that prisoners should not be released in a hostage crisis because the security forces risked their lives to arrest Maoists is, at best, a very partial truth. In truth, the vast majority of people in the jails of central India arrested as "Maoists" are ordinary adivasis, who have been incarcerated on flimsy grounds and whose families cannot muster the amounts needed to pay lawyers or file for bail. The government and judiciary should take urgent steps to release them, not because of the Maoists, but because it is what the Constitution demands. The Chasi Mulia Adivasi Sangh, now synonymous with a Maoist front, started off as a legitimate movement for adivasi land rights. Yet, the State's preferred response was to side with the oppressors and file cases against its leaders.
Manish Kunjam, CPI leader in Sukma and I met Menon in his office in January. I had just come back from Tadmetla, where the CBI was investigating attacks on villages by Special Police Officers (SPOs) in March 2011. While the villagers were incredibly brave in testifying, despite the intimidating presence of security forces, frustration is inevitably building up. People have no hope of legal redress because the State refuses — despite many directions from the Supreme Court — to recognise the crimes that were committed by the security forces and their proxies. Far from disbanding the SPOs after the Supreme Court declared their use unconstitutional in 2011, the Chhattisgarh government has renamed them an "armed auxiliary force', and given them better guns and more money. Emboldened by this, in February, the SPOs even attacked the CBI team. The superintendent of police who tried to stop them was physically manhandled by his own SPOs.
Manish and I said how, in this kind of context, "development" through the "integrated action plan" (IAP) was beside the point. Moreover, it was doomed to fail in the interior villages, because none of the sarpanches lived in the villages, and the money was being spent on paper. Menon said he was interested in some basic changes — especially agricultural improvement — not because it would win hearts and minds, but simply because it was the right thing to do, and his duty as a collector. He described how, in his first posting in Bijapur, he had slipped away and attended a Maoist meeting incognito, but could no longer do so, because after Vineel Krishna had been kidnapped, the government had issued instructions to all its officers not to travel alone. We agreed that by kidnapping officials, the Maoists are doing the villagers no favour, because there is no one to monitor whether schools are being restored in the villages or anganwadis are functioning, even if the teachers agree to go.
However, it is not as if the top security establishment is keen to restore normalcy — they have been resisting peace talks by killing off Maoist leaders, and for two years, stalling any discussion of a rehabilitation plan for Dantewada in the Supreme Court. The IAP then becomes not only irrelevant, but also appears a form of low intensity counterinsurgency. This, in turn, has hardened the Maoist attitude towards what villagers are allowed to access from government. While schools, handpumps, anganwadis and PDS are allowed, the Maoists do not want the villagers to accept any other funds from government, including compensation, unless it comes with criminal prosecution of Salwa Judum leaders. They argue that this would be tantamount to accepting blood money. The villagers themselves want both the state and the Maoists, since they bring benefits of different kinds: they want National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (NREGA) but not the police and forest guards.
Where does that leave people like us, who are struggling for justice under the Constitution? The Centre's first statement is not encouraging, with its offer to send more troops. They can send all the paramilitary forces they want, to die as cannon fodder. There are also plenty of half-starved adivasis waiting to be killed. Perhaps some mediators will come forward, but at best, this will be piecemeal. Rather, since the CRPF claims that the kidnappings are an indication of their success in putting the Maoists on the back foot, such incidents are bound to increase. As against the government's two pronged strategy of security and development, therefore, I would suggest a three pronged strategy — peace talks, reparations and genuine devolution of control over resources. Only then will our collective bitterness begin to thaw. Under the ice, there is always clear water.
Nandini Sundar has been campaigning for peace talks between the government and Maoists since 2005
The views expressed by the author are personal
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$216,000 total for 2013 campaign beats old record by $10,000.
It's official: The United Way of Crookston announced Monday a new all time record for their fundraising campaigns, with the 2013 campaign setting a new mark of $216,000. That eclipses by $10,000 the previous record of $206,000 set a few years ago.
Last March, the United Way Board of Directors set a goal of $185,000 to be allocated in 2013. As of January 21, 2013 the total pledges exceed $216,000, which is the largest campaign in the history of the United Way of Crookston.
Once again, United Way Executive Director Shannon Stassen said, the Crookston community has shown itself to be extremely generous and caring. The business owners and employees have come together to make a positive impact in working to solve the community challenges we face in Health, Education and Income, Stassen continued, thanking everyone that has given to make the campaign a milestone-setting success.
Also, he added, this effort would not be possible without the dozens of volunteers that work so hard during the campaign. "We thank them from the bottom of our heart," Stassen said. "The community has given us so much momentum. It was a phenomenal campaign."
With the trend in recent years being an annual fundraising goal of $185,000, is there any chance the goal for 2014 will be increased in the wake of the ultra-successful 2013 effort? While not ruling anything out, and while also stressing that such a decision would be up to the United Way of Crookston Board of Directors, Stassen said a significant increase is unlikely.
"I would anticipate we would move up a little bit," he said. "But, the thing is, you have to be careful with goals. It's much better to exceed a goal than to fall short, which always makes me pretty cautious."
The United Way of Crookston funds over 30 agencies and projects within a 25-mile radius of Crookston.


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Hello guys!As you can see i decide to make a change in my hair colour! I dyed it a little bit darker. I'm finding it a bit hard to get used to it however i really think that a little change can refresh my style! Today i chose a total white outfit; as you already know it is one of my favoritecolour for summer looks cause it points out my tan. I added gold jewelry and to make my look more interesting i wore my lace-up heels with their unique pattern! So guys don't be afraid to make some changes...!
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DOVER — A man awaiting trial on rape charges has been indicted in Strafford County on separate drug charges and one count of failing to comply with sex offender laws.
Aaron Bonds allegedly had quantities of amphetamines and the drug clonazepam in his possession when he was arrested last May by Dover police.
Bonds, 43, was charged with two counts of drug possession, and with failing to register his sex offender status properly with Dover police. The charge is a Class A felony.
Bonds allegedly changed his address and failed to give written notice to the Dover Police Department, according to an indictment handed up by a Strafford County grand jury this month.
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Cooler cars and more action follow Lightning and Mater as they mix it up with spies and Formula 1 racers in yet another Pixar winner.
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Parents need to know that this fast-paced sequel to Pixar's hit movie Cars is more like a kid-friendly James Bond action thriller than the original movie's fish-out-of-water adventure. There are more high-speed chases here than in the original and a surprising amount of gun violence; a couple of car characters are even killed, which makes the G rating a bit of a surprise. Expect a bit of mild language, including insults like "idiot" and "fool," as well as tame flirting between smitten cars. The movie's overall message of being true to yourself and loyal to your friends is coupled with an overt call for alternative fuel and environmentalism. Note: The 3-D version of the movie may make certain parts feel even more immediate and intense for some kids.
Educational value: Although the movie isn't educational at first glance, kids will pick up information about alternative fuel and why you should never underestimate your own knowledge and abilities. They also get an amusing look at Japanese, Italian, and English culture and landmarks.
Messages: Mater learns to stop doubting himself and his intelligence and have the confidence necessary to help defeat the criminals of the story. Lightning McQueen accepts that Mater doesn't need to change to fit in with Lightning's slick racing buddies.
Role models: Mater is a loving, selfless friend. He's willing to put himself at risk even though he's not really a trained spy. Lightning and Mater are wonderful examples of best friends who may not seem like they have a lot in common but love each other just the way they are and always have each other's backs -- or in this case, trunks.
Violence and scariness: There's definitely more violence here than in the original -- the evil Professor Z and his henchcars use guns, chase other cars until they crash, and even kill two cars (one with a compactor, leaving him a crumpled square of metal, the other by torturing him with their secret weapon). Several characters get "dents" and other injuries from their run-ins with the villainous vehicles. Voice-commanded technology allows Mater, Holley, and Finn to use sophisticated weapons in their high-speed chases.
Sexy stuff: Lightning refers to Sally as "his girl," and Mater flirts with Holley. Groupie female cars swirl around the racing cars.
Language: A few insults like "stupid fool," "shoot," and "idiot."
Consumerism: Although there are no real "product placements" in the movie (unless you count the car models themselves, like the notorious "lemons" -- the Gremlin and Acer), the Disney merchandise machine has an enormous number of Cars 2 toys and other tie-ins -- from LEGOs and stuffed animals to coloring books and figurines to sippy cups and sleeping bags. The Cars products are even more ubiquitous than the Toy Story ones.
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Surprises From Klara!
Klara sells these adorable miniature accessories to support her daughter's missionary work in Brazil. If you look at this post on Klara's blog, you can see all of the miniature accessories on offer. If you are interested in purchasing some of these goodies, you can contact Klara directly.
Thank you, Klara, for your sweet gifts. I love them!
Don't forget the Big Miniatures Giveaway I am hosting! Go to the giveaway post to enter, if you haven't already. Until next time.... xoxo Jennifer
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They are great, and I know because I got the same from Klara :)ReplyDelete
Hi Mona! Aren't they sweet?! Thanks so much for stopping by and leaving a comment! :-)ReplyDelete
Que preciosos son esos regalitos.ReplyDelete
Gracia spor el enlace, es una buena causa.
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Que regalos más chulos. Enhorabuena Jennifer.ReplyDelete
Congratulations, Klara is so generous!! Enjoy! HugsReplyDelete
Unos detalles muy bonitos, felicidades. Un saludo, EvaReplyDelete
Preciosos regalos, me encantan.ReplyDelete
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They look very realistic, I could do with some sprite.....:)
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Hola Ascension! Thank you for your lovely comment! You are very welcome. Yes, it's a good cause, isn't it? :-)ReplyDelete
Hola Eloisa! Yes, they are the coolest gifts! Thank you for noticing! :-) And thank you for taking the time to leave a comment!ReplyDelete
Thank you, PAKY! So true--Klara is very generous! :-) Thank you for your sweet comment!ReplyDelete
Thank you, Eva! Yes, the details are lovely. The water bottle and sprite bottle look especially realistic--fun! :-)ReplyDelete
Hola julia! Thank you so much for your lovely comment and for your lovely invitation. I will come look at your giveaway now! :-)ReplyDelete
Hi Mieke! Thirsty for Sprite, huh?! Yes, it looks so realistic, it makes me thirsty too! ;-)ReplyDelete
Thank you, Birgit! It is always lovely to hear from you! :-)ReplyDelete
Me gustan muchos los regalos que has recibido de Klara, no sabía lo de su hija misionera (mi inglés no es bueno)ReplyDelete
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Gorgeous stuff. Those little jars are knock your socks off cute! Wow!ReplyDelete
Thanks for the prize!! I'm still giddy over it! :D
Hola Rosamargarita! Thank you--aren't they sweet? I didn't know about Klara's missionary daughter either, until she recently told me via email. :-)ReplyDelete
Hi Caroline! Minis can be almost addictive, can't they?! ;-) Glad you're enjoying your prizes from the Cute Kawaii giveaway too--I'm so glad! :-)ReplyDelete
They look fantastic! Those jars are just too cute! Enjoy! =)ReplyDelete
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What a great parcel to receive in the mail!!
I must check the link out.
I'm looking forward to my baby parcel off you I'll blog on it as soon as it arrives!!
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Skeletons are an enemy type made available in the Tiny Tina's Assault on Dragon Keep DLC. The new enemy, unlike many introduced post release, are not re-skinned variations of original enemies launched in Borderlands 2.
The Skeletons are exactly as they are named. The enemies come in the variations of Warriors who wield swords and deal only Melee Damage, Archers that carry crossbows, and Platemail Skeletons who have extra armor and are prone to corrosive damage.
EditSkeletonA basic Skeleton that attacks with one handed melee weapons.
EditSkeleton Archer MageA Skeleton that uses a bow to make magic-based ranged attacks. They attack faster than a Skeleton Archer and will continue to attack the player after becoming headless.
EditArmored SkeletonA Skeleton that is fully armored and dual wields scimitars.
EditBadass SkeletonA heavily armored Skeleton wielding a mace and a tower shield that can block attacks.
EditCrystal SkeletonA Skeleton constructed of crystal that dual wields two crystal scimitars. Its crystal coating causes it to reflect bullets and projectiles, possibly bouncing them back at the player.
EditFiery SkeletonA Skeleton engulfed in flames that carries a weapon made of fire.
EditGiant SkeletonAn oversized Skeleton that uses a large bone as a weapon.
EditImmortal SkeletaurA Skeleton with a blue sword embedded inside it and cannot be killed until the sword is pulled out. If you decide not to pull the sword out the skeleton will revive and also will level up this can be repeated until it is level 74 (UVHM) creating a reasonably challenging opponent.
EditSkeleton MageA Skeleton that shoots magic bolts.
EditMidget SkeletonA tiny Skeleton that attacks with a one handed melee weapon.
EditSkeleton WarriorA Skeleton that wields a one handed melee weapon and has a shield.
EditSuicide SkeletonA Skeleton that wears a striped shirt and runs up to players carrying two bundles of dynamite, exploding when they are close to the player.
EditChubby BonesA Badass Skeleton that uses melee attacks.
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LOMBARD – Chicago's Lake Shore Drive is commonly a place for cars, buses and traffic jams, but early Sunday morning, it became a makeshift runway for a Lombard pilot who experienced plane trouble during his recreational flight.
Lombard resident John Pedersen, 51, landed his RANS S-6 Coyote II, two-seater plane on northbound Lake Shore Drive, about 500 feet north of Buckingham Fountain at about 6 a.m. Sunday. He had flown out of Schaumburg Regional Airport earlier that morning.
He said he was flying just south of the Willis Tower when he heard a crash and the plane began shaking violently.
"It was hard to control the aircraft," he said. "I reduced speed to try and correct the problem, but that made it worse. I thought the plane was actually going to break up before I got to the ground."
He learned later that the mechanical trouble was caused when a small piece of wire connected to the plane's elevator, which is located on the tail and used for stabilization, snapped.
As he was struggling to control the plane, Pedersen saw Lake Shore Drive and, determining he was too far from either of Chicago's airports to make the flight safely, he decided to land on the road.
He made a MAYDAY radio call to O'Hare Airport's control tower to let the controller know his plan and then set up for the landing. He said he watched the stop lights and when one went red, he went down into a steep dive to the ground.
"I had to be very aggressive," he said.
By the time the light changed to green, allowing the cars south of the plane to go, Pedersen had exited the aircraft and was standing by the side of the road, waiting for another red light so that he could push his plane off to the side. While the plane was still on Lake Shore Drive, two cars clipped its wings and drove off, Pedersen said.
Chicago's police and fire departments responded to the scene shortly after Pedersen landed to help him with the plane and make sure that there were no injuries.
"The police were all excited," he said. "They were having a blast and taking pictures. It made me feel better. Life's short. God has a sense of humor."
Pedersen has been flying for about five years, he said it was always a lifelong dream for him. He started flying on power parachutes before making the switch to fixed-wing aircrafts, like the one he flew on Sunday. Between the two vehicles, he estimates about 280 hours of flying.
The experience hasn't made Pedersen reluctant to return to the skies; he said he'll be back up and flying in a few weeks after his plane is repaired.
He met with a representative from the Federal Aviation Administration on Monday afternoon to review the plane trouble and the emergency landing. It was with this representative that Pedersen became aware of the broken wire, the source of his plane trouble.
The lesson he's taking out of this experience is to be even more careful before the flight when he examines the plane and prepares for takeoff.
"I'm going to continue to fly," he said. "Things happen and I take messages that God gives me. There's a reason for everything, and I don't think he wants me to stop flying."


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How Realistic Can Computer Gaming Get?
Most computer games allow us to live in a world totally outside reality. Either we are transported to another time or age or we possess superhuman abilities about which we can only dream in reality. With regards to sports games, computer gaming allows us to hit the ball 500 feet, shoot twenty three pointers in a row and get a hole in one at Pebble Beach. What if we wanted a tad more reality, what could we do?
Well, Electric Spin is ready to test the limits of reality in gaming with the Golf Launchpad. I have been using the Launchpad for a couple of weeks now and I can safely say that I have never had so much fun and been so frustrated at the same time. The only reason I am frustrated is that this thing is so realistic, it truly mimics my real golf swing. Read on for a full review of this amazing golf simulator.
Here is a description of what the Electric Spin Golf Launchpad can do from the Electric Spin Web site:
What is Golf•Launchpad™
Golf•Launchpad is a family of home golf simulators for Windows / Mac ($249) and PlayStation2 ($199). Think of Golf•Launchpad as a high-quality golf pad or golf mat embedded with sensors and digital signal processing - effectively a specialized game controller for golf!
Attached to the rugged, low-profile, 3 Kg/7 lb unit is a tethered, regulation golf ball attached to a silky-smooth double ball-bearing mount for a completely authentic golf experience, right down to the thwack of your irons and the ping of your driver. Golf•Launchpad is the ultimate home golf simulator that allows you to create, with your large screen TV or projector, the ultimate indoor golf experience!
When you swing your clubs — wood, iron or putter — Golf•Launchpad measures your golf swing thousands of times each second (club head speed, path, angle) and translates this into information that EA Sports Tiger Woods PGA Tour software renders on-screen with breathtaking realism and accuracy.
Use all the clubs in your bag, or if you're restricted by ceiling height, substitute a shorter club for a longer one (most people can swing a 6-iron safely with 8 foot/2.3m ceilings), and enjoy the full-game from — driving to putting. Play golf at home on the world's best golf courses with unbeatable comfort and convenience! Even tee off against competitors online!
I should let you know that I am a pretty fair golfer - about an 18 handicap on most days and courses. I love the game, I have just never been able to "master" it. Winter in New England is still here and I have been itching to get on the course, so the Launch Pad showed up at the perfect time.


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Lookbook: See Supreme's Spring 2013 Collection
Supreme, the leaders in streetwear across the globe, are gearing up for spring with their latest collection.
The color palette used in the collection should fit right in with the expected sunny weather, with shades of yellow, bold pink, and an array of patterns featured throughout. The detail put into the jackets—from the bright red on top of zebra print to a simple black jacket plastered with our favorite "F" word—is sure to make those the staple pieces.
Check back soon when the collection hits stores on February 21st at NY, LA and London Supreme stores, and February 23th in Japan.


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Developer Spotlight: One Side Software
With the recent release of mini-golf/billiards hybrid, Super Paper Pool, we thought we'd take the time to get to know more about developer, One Side Software.
Who is One Side Software?
For the most part, One Side Software is the brainchild of Billy Pilger, an Atlanta based developer. Having started four years ago by creating a physics engine which formed the basis for both of his titles, so far, Billy conducts the game design and programming, while the artwork is completed by Blake Clem.
What is One Side Software most famous for?
Primarily, Super Paper Pool. Billy has also completed work on Drawdle, a drawing-based puzzle game, requiring creative problem-solving skills and a certain amount of lateral thinking. It can be pretty tough!
What's next on the horizon?
Billy told us that the focus is on continuing to support Super Paper Pool, with a promise of "new levels and worlds" in the future. He also told us about his plans for a future title, which he'd "like to be simpler and more character-driven" than his previous titles. "I think game developers have not yet fully realized the potential of the touchscreen interface, so I'd like to experiment with making a great touchscreen game first and foremost," he explained.
Anything else I should know about the developer?
Yup! Always keen to know more, I checked in with Billy to learn about how One Side Software's work came to be.
148apps: What was the inspiration behind Super Paper Pool?
Billy Pilger: At the very beginning, I wanted to capture the experience of watching day turn to night and seeing the stars come out. I grew up in or near major cities and could not usually see many stars at night, so when I did get the chance to see them it felt special. It was an experience I wanted to impart to the player.
The game's difficulty curve - challenging yet easier with practice - was inspired by Super Stickman Golf by Noodlecake Studios. The game's pacing and cadence, especially the way the levels flow together, was inspired by the Quell series by Fallen Tree Games.
148apps: What's your favourite thing about iOS development?
BP: The ability to self-publish. The App Store allows just about everyone to make the apps and games they want, they way they want, without having to go through a publisher. Now using a publisher isn't a bad thing - I've done it before and would gladly go that route again in the future - but it is comforting knowing that I'm never dependent on one to get my game out there in front of the players.
Where can I find out more about One Side Software?
Besides our fine site keeping you up to date on all the latest developments, there's also the One Side Software blog, YouTube channel, Facebook page and Twitter account.


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Be surrounded by wildlife and wake to the sounds of the jungle in the untouched heart of the Amazon
Leave civilisation behind and venture deep into the Amazon rainforest by boat, travelling up the Tambopata to your rustic low-impact lodge. Spot monkeys leaping through the trees, see multicoloured macaws gather at a clay lick and keep an eye out for a family of otters. With rainforest hikes, a paddle in a catamaran and a medicinal plant walk, this adventure will open your eyes to the beating heart of the jungle.
Independent Experiences
Independent travel, without the stress. Peregrine's Independent Experiences are a range of short 'mini tours' that you can add to other Experiences or as an extension to a longer tour, to craft your perfect holiday itinerary. Independent Experiences are for 1-3 travellers, come accompanied by a local Peregrine guide and depart daily. /experiences
Please note, on this trip the services are not private. You may share services with like minded travellers who have booked through other companies.
- Start
- Puerto Maldonado, Peru
- Finish
- Puerto Maldonado, Peru
- Destination
- Peru
- Style
- Independent Experiences
- Theme
- Wildlife
- Code
- Physical rating
- Trip rating
- 2 reviews
- Ages
- Min 5
- Group size
- Min 1, Max 4
Why you'll love this trip
Exploring the Amazon Jungle is an enhanced experience with a local guide. Learn about the native wildlife, the medicinal properties the Amazon provides, construction and the jungle's natural source of food.
The structure of this independent experience provides optimal wildlife viewing. A 30 foot canopy tower near the lodge is great for spotting various species of bird. Cruise on the lake keeping an eye out for turtles and hoatzin. Rise early to visit on observation point at a clay lick.
Spending your nights in a rainforest lodge is the perfect base for exploration. With hiking trails at your doorstep, you don't have to walk far to be in an environment where monkeys live and the jungle sings.
Is this trip right for you?
The Amazon Jungle can be very hot and humid, so it's important to drink plenty of water and wear light cotton clothing. Make sure you also bring tropical-strength insect repellant.
As there are fairly strenuous hikes in humid air, a decent level of fitness is required to feel comfortable when exploring the jungle.
This trip includes a full-day's walk in the jungle. Even though the paths are well defined, this still requires a reasonable fitness level and sturdy walking shoes/light hiking boots.
While accommodation in the Amazon is clean, comfortable and ideally located, it can seem pretty basic. Please remember that this is a very remote part of the world. As there's no electricity at night, the rooms are lit with candles and kerosene lamps.
This itinerary is valid for departures from 01 January 2018 to 31 December 2019. View the itinerary for departures between 01 January 2019 - 31 December 2019
You'll then head to the Amazon lodge's office in town (approximately 15 minutes by van), where you'll pack the necessary gear in a duffle bag provided by the lodge for the next few days. The remainder of your belongings will be securely stored in the office.
Depending on your arrival time, you may have up to two hours free in Puerto Maldonado, while the rest of the travellers in your group arrive.
Alternative lodge:
As we offer daily departures on this trip, we may need to use an alternative lodge on occasion. These alternatives lodges offer equally interesting programs in the same area. In the case that we can only confirm an alternative lodge, you will be advised prior to travel. Alternative lodge details can be found in the accommodation section of these trip notes.
Office details for passengers that are in Puerto Maldonado prior to the tour start date. Please note if you are in Puerto Maldonado prior you will need make your own way to the lodge office on day one, please ensure you are there by 12pm.
Posada Amazonas & Refugio Lodge Offices:
Av Aeropuerto, La Joya km 6
Puerto Maldonado
From here, travel by bus or motorised canoe to the Amazon lodge. .
Once you arrive at the lodge there is time to unpack and unwind before an afternoon walk to the Canopy Tower (30 meter scaffolding canopy tower gives you spectacular views of the vast expanses of standing forest and the Tambopata River. You will have good chances of spotting toucans, parrots and macaws from here.
After dinner, head out into the jungle for a night walk with your guide!
Notes: Posada Amazonas is a rainforest lodge just a 45-minute boat ride from Puerto Maldonado, Refugio Amazonas is a 2.5 hour boat ride from Puerto Maldonado. You'll head to the lodge by boats that are 20 foot long roofed canoes with outboard motors. Both lodges are community owned by the indigenous Ese-Eja community of Infierno and offer outstanding opportunities to see Amazonian wildlife, including monkeys, parrots, giant river otters, caymans and capybaras.
- Posada Amazonas lodge or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Transfers within the program
- Amazon Jungle - Activities at the lodge
Meals Included
- Dinner
Special InformationIMPORTANT: Your arrival flight into Puerto Maldonado must arrive prior to 2 pm.
- Posada Amazonas lodge or similar (1 night)
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Posada Amazonas or similar (1 night)
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
IMPORTANT: Please ensure today's departure flight is booked to depart after 11.45 am today.
At Peregrine we're always looking for ways to improve our trips and your feedback is invaluable to us and to our tour guides. It tells us what we're doing right, what you believe could be done better and what improvements you feel could help future travellers choose and enjoy Peregrine. At the end of your trip we ask that you to take a few minutes of your time to complete our on-line feedback form. Complete our easy to fill out questionnaire. We'd love to hear what you have to say!
Visit: peregrineadventures.com/tour-feedback
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Meals3 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 3 dinners
TransportMinibus, On foot, Riverboat
AccommodationAmazon jungle lodge
Included Activities
- Transfers within the program
- Amazon Jungle - Activities at the lodge
Our Peru Jungle Experience - Independent trips score an average of 4.5 out of 5 based on 2 reviews in the last year.
Peru Jungle Experience - Independent, December 2016
Damien & Yvonne Harvey
We really enjoyed our jungle adventure. I thought it would be more basic, but was pleasantly surprised with the accommodation and meals of the lodge. Our guide was knowledgeable and helpful, always trying to locate the animals and birds for us. I would certainly recommend this trip and to appreciate it fully you also need to have a basic level of fitness to combat the humidity and some of the trails/steps.
Review submitted 29 Dec 2016
Peru Jungle Experience - Independent, April 2016
Judith Thorn
Overall the powerful river we travelled around on was my impressive experience. The Lodge and the activities were quite peaceful and relaxing. It is essential to have a torch for walking in the dark at times as this is mot provided however great to have rubber boots provided. Opportunities for photography are a bit limited due to timing of activities and lighting in the forest.
Review submitted 20 May 2016
Dates & availability
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Important notes
Your arrival flight into Puerto Maldonado must arrive prior to 2 pm.
Please note, on this trip the services are not private. You may share services with like minded travellers who have booked through other companies.


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UK and US agree plan for joint space missions
The UK and the US have signed a memorandum of understanding that paves the way for closer collaboration on missions to explore our solar system, including robotic exploration of the moon and trials of technology that could one day be sent to Mars.
The deal was reached in Washington last Friday, after a series of meetings between officials.
It will give NASA wider access to the UK's expertise in robotic and small satellite technologies, and could mean UK participation in manned lunar missions.
Science and innovation minister Malcolm Wicks said: "During my recent meeting with Nasa's administrator Dr Michael Griffin, I was keen for the USA and UK to co-operate on exactly this sort of exciting endeavour."
Griffin recently suggested that the "level of participation would go so far as to include astronauts".
Up until now, the government has argued that robotic exploration is more financially efficient, and more useful for furthering scientific understanding of the universe, than manned exploration could ever be.
If this is a step towards sending UK astronauts to the moon, it is a major departure from traditional British space policy, and suggests that the new minister for science is keen to make his mark on the next great space race.
The next few years will see a flurry of missions to the moon. As well as visits from NASA, and UK designed craft, the moon can expect to be visited by at least robotic representatives from India, China and Japan. ®