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Access control information in the Sun Java System Web Server 6.1 is provided by a per-virtual server ACL file and .htaccess files in the document directories. The .htaccess system has not changed from iPlanet Web Server 4.x.
Your server.xml file can contain one or more ACLFILE tags which define an ID associated with a particular standard Sun Java System Web Server 6.x ACL file. For example:
<ACLFILE id="standard" file="standard.acl">
For virtual servers to use access control you must create a reference to one or more ACL file IDs in their "aclids' property. For example:
<VS aclids="standard">
This configuration allows multiple virtual servers to share the same ACL file. If you want to require user-group authentication for a virtual server, you must add one or more USERDB tags to its definition. These USERDB tags create a connection between the database names in your ACL file and the actual databases found in dbswitch.conf.
The following example maps the ACLs with no "database' attribute to the "default' database in dbswitch.conf:
<VS> <USERDB id="default" database="default"> </VS>
You can globally define user authentication databases in the dbswitch.conf file. It is only read at server startup.
The baseDN of the LDAP URL in dbswitch.conf defines the global root of all accesses to the database. This maintains backward compatibility. For most new installations, the baseDN would be empty.
The new dcsuffix attribute for LDAP databases in the dbswitch.conf file that defines the root of the DC tree according to the Sun Java System LDAP schema. It is relative to the baseDN in the LDAP URL. When the dcsuffix attribute is present, the LDAP database is Sun Java System LDAP schema compliant, and the behaviour of some operations changes. For more information about the Sun Java System LDAP schema, and an example, see The Sun Java System LDAP Schema.
For every virtual server, you can define one or more USERDB blocks that point to one of the directories, and you can define additional information. The USERDB blocks ID can be referenced in the database parameter of the ACL. If a virtual server has no USERDB blocks, user or group-based ACL fails.
USERDB tags define an additional layer of indirection between the database attribute of an ACL and dbswitch.conf. This layer of indirection adds the necessary protection for the server administrator to have full control over which databases virtual server administrators have access to.
For more information on USERDB, see "User Database Selection" in Chapter 2 of the Sun Java System Web Server 6.1 Administrator's Configuration Reference.
Once you have defined one or more user authentication databases in the dbswitch.conf file, you can use the Class Manager to configure the databases for each of your virtual servers to use for authentication. You can also use the Class Manager to add a new database definition from the dbswitch.conf for the virtual server to authenticate against.
To specify which LDAP database or databases a virtual server should use, perform the following steps:
Access the Server Manager and select the Virtual Server Class tab.
Click the virtual server class link where you wish to specify the LDAP database listed under Tree View of the Server.
Select the Virtual Server tab, if not already selected.
Click the ACL Settings link.
The ACL Settings for Virtual Servers page is displayed.
Choose Edit from the drop-down list in the Option column, if not already displayed.
Select a database configuration from the drop-down list in the Database column for the virtual server you are editing.
Click OK.
Close the Edit ACL Files window.
Click Apply.
Choose Dynamically Apply.
ACLs for virtual servers are created for the server instances in which the virtual server resides. Virtual server ACL settings default to those created for the server instance. However, access control for each virtual server can be edited through the Class Manager. You would also use this method to add a newly created ACL file to a virtual server.
To edit ACL settings for a virtual server, perform the following steps:
Access the Server Manager and select the Virtual Server Class tab.
Click the Virtual Server Class link where you wish to specify the LDAP database listed under Tree View of the Server.
Select the Virtual Servers tab, if not already displayed.
Click the ACL Settings link.
Choose Edit or Delete from the drop-down list in the Option field for each virtual server that needs to be changed.
Click the Edit link in the ACL File field to display the available ACL files.
Select one or more ACL files to add or delete for the virtual server.
A virtual server can have multiple ACL files because they may have multiple document roots.
Choose the database to associate the ACL list with from the drop-down list.
(Optional) Enter the BaseDN.
Click OK when you have finished making changes.
Click Apply.
Select Dynamically Apply.


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Original Volume No. 1
Contents / Previous / Next / Main Tariff Index
Effective Date: 05/01/2006, Docket: CP05- 48-002, Status: Effective
Original Sheet No. 148 Original Sheet No. 148 : Effective
14.9 Refunds.
(a) For all refunds other than those described at paragraph (b)
immediately below, the original Releasor of any capacity shall receive from
Transporter any reservation charge-related refunds associated with the
assigned capacity, including any refunds related to the reservation charge
portion of payments under a one-part volumetric rate. The Replacement
Shipper holding the assigned right to service at the time of the
overpayment shall receive from Transporter its share of any commodity
charge-related refunds, including any refunds related to the commodity
portion of payments under a one-part volumetric rate, associated with the
assigned capacity. Refunds owed by Transporter will be made by Transporter
directly to Replacement Shipper, or indirectly through the Releasor if
Replacement Shipper has appointed Releasor as its agent for billings
pursuant to Section 14.8(a) above.
(b) The refund obligation of Transporter set forth in paragraph
(a) shall be modified where Releasor has released capacity at a rate in
excess of that owed by Releasor to Transporter for that capacity
(Releasor's Margin). To the extent that Releasor's Margin equals or
exceeds the amount of any refund obligation, Transporter shall not be
obligated to make refunds to Releasor. Any refunds ultimately paid to a
Replacement Shipper in that event shall be paid by Releasor.
14.10 Fees. Transporter shall not charge a fee for posting of a Release
Notice or a Request to Purchase on its EBB. Transporter shall be entitled
to charge a reasonable fee if Releasor and Transporter agree that
Transporter shall receive a fee for actively marketing the capacity
Releasor seeks to release.
14.11 Term. The term a Releasing Shipper imposes may not conflict with any
provision of the Service Agreement, Rate Schedule or General Terms and
Conditions of Transporter's Tariff. In the event of such conflict,
Transporter may withdraw the Shipper's notice from posting.
14.12 Termination. If the Releasing Shipper fails to pay any monthly bill
in accordance with the provisions of its Service Agreement and of Section
10 of the General Terms and Conditions, the Service Agreement at issue
shall terminate and the capacity under contract by that Releasing Shipper
shall revert back to Transporter. Any Service Agreement(s) of a Replacement
Shipper(s) for such capacity shall terminate as well.

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Who Will Be Inducted Into the 'Legion of Dudes'?
Every man has his group of friends and each has their own specific reason for being in the group. There is the funny guy, the smart guy and the straw that stirs the drink.
What if the average guy could assemble the greatest group of male celebrities, athletes, musicians and renaissance men on Earth to hang out with for one night only? Who would a guy choose?
That very question that prompted the first annual GuySpeed 'Legion of Dudes' competition.
The Legion is comprised of seven categories -- seven men who each play a special role within the group.
- The Grub Guy - Because guys have to eat, drink and go places.
- The Wiseass - The funny guy of the group.
- The Renaissance Man - Bad ass writers, artists, innovators and men who use their brain.
- The Last Man - The survivalist and the person who stays calm when the fit hits the shan.
- The Muscle - The muscle of the group because sometimes the night gets a little out of control.
- The Party Starter -The guy who gets the party started and keeps it going all night long.
- The Catalyst - The unspecified leader and the guy who makes the group move.
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Transportation Funding: Mayor Introduces Transportation Improvement Bond
Mayor Edwin M. Lee and all 11 members of the Board of Supervisors today introduced a proposed $500 million general obligation bond for the November 2014 ballot for infrastructure projects that would significantly improve San Francisco's transportation network without raising property tax rates. The bond would increase Muni reliability and travel speed, upgrade transit stops and stations, improve pedestrian and bicycle safety, and prepare for growth on the City's busiest travel corridors.
"San Francisco deserves a safe, reliable and affordable transportation system, and today we are making an historic investment in our City's vital transportation infrastructure as we plan for a growing and successful City," said Mayor Lee. "This investment will make it easier for San Franciscans to get around the City as they go to work, school, home and everywhere in between. If passed this November, the $500 million general obligation bond will improve MUNI, improve pedestrian safety and improve our bike network – all without raising property tax rates." Read more.


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The local apple season typically begins with the floral and crisp Gravenstein apples showing up at the farmers' market around mid-August. Four weeks later the Gravensteins are all gone, but that's when the season really kicks into high gear. Every Saturday at the Ferry Building farmers' market during apple season, I can find no less than 25 different varieties of just harvested apples. Most are heirloom varieties. Every characteristic you would want in an apple can be found: tart, sweet, floral, spicy, herbaceous, winy, tropical, good for baking, cooking and eating out of hand.
Last weekend I picked up all kinds: Spitzenburg, Bramley Seedling, Cinnamon Spice, Connell red, Mutsu, Hawaiian, Winesap, Kino's Orange Red, Idared. I wish I could've brought home more, but my husband and I can only eat so many apples in a week.
My original intention was to make some applesauce with my bounty, but the apples were all too fresh and delicious to not grab and eat. So I didn't have any left to make my applesauce, but that didn't stop me from making this applesauce quick bread. Whether you use store bought applesauce (like I did this time) or make your own batch of homemade goodness (like I had originally intended), this quick bread, like the name implies, is so simple and easy to make.
It's a little strange to be writing about plums and apples in the same post since plums are typically a late summer fruit and apples are definitely an autumnal treat. I am quite sad that the summer stone fruit season is over, but I am very happy that autumn and the apple season is here.
When I was at the farmers' market a couple weeks ago, I found some tiny blue damson plums. Damson plums are normally used for making jam but I decided to use them in a "tart/cookie". For my "crust" I used the sugar cookie dough that I had leftover from the last Daring Bakers' challenge since the sugar cookie dough that we used was pretty much a pate sablee (sweet tart dough).
I cut my rolled cookie dough into 3-inch rounds and fanned out slices of the damson plums. I sprinkled them with some turbinado sugar and then baked them at 350 until the edges were lightly golden brown. It was a lovely way to use up the rest of the cookie dough and to celebrate the last of the summer plums.
Applesauce Quick Bread
(adapted from "The Bake Sale Cookbook" by Sally Sampson)
1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp salt
2 large eggs, at room temp
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup light brown sugar
1 1/2 cups applesauce*, at room temp
(*homemade or a no sugar added store bought)
4 ounce (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
1 cup chopped toasted walnuts
Preheat the oven to 350 F. Butter a 9x3x5-inch loaf pan.
Sift together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. Set aside dry ingredients.
In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat the eggs and both sugars with the paddle attachment until slightly thickened, about 2-3 minutes on medium speed.
Add the applesauce and butter and beat for 1 minute, scrape down the sides of the bowl and beat for another 30 seconds. Don't worry if the mixture looks curdled. Add the flour mixture and beat until the flour is just barely incorporated.
Remove the bowl from the mixer. Add the chopped walnuts and stir in with a wooden spoon or spatula. Pour batter into your buttered loaf pan.
Bake at 350F until golden brown and a cake tester comes out clean, about 1 hour. Cool to room temperature before serving.


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KEENE — An early riser on Eastern Avenue led police to a car robbery suspect on Sunday morning.
Police said the Eastern Avenue resident saw a man going through her car in the driveway of her home shortly before 6 a.m. Sunday.
Police responded and found a suspect, Alexander Mellor, 20, of Weare, on the ground in the back yard of a Hancock Street address.
Mellor was charged with three counts of receiving stolen property, loitering, possession of a controlled drug, and refusing to be processed by polce.
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*Blunt ends where the two strands of DNA are the same length, and so there is no overhanging strand. This types of ends occur when the cleavage sites on both strands are directly opposite each other.
*Blunt ends where the two strands of DNA are the same length, and so there is no overhanging strand. This types of ends occur when the cleavage sites on both strands are directly opposite each other.
*Sticky ends where one of the stands of DNA is longer and so overhangs the other. This type of end occurs when the cleavage sites on both strands are not opposite each other. The examples shown in the diagram produce this types of end.
*Sticky ends where one of the stands of DNA is longer and so overhangs the other. This type of end occurs when the cleavage sites on both strands are not opposite each other. The examples shown in the diagram produce this types of end.
== Gene Cloning ==
== Gene Cloning ==
== Gel Electrophoresis ==
== Gel Electrophoresis ==
== Blotting Techniques ==
== Blotting Techniques ==
=== Western Blotting ===
=== Western Blotting ===
== DNA Sequencing ==
== DNA Sequencing ==
Latest revision as of 04:46, 22 July 2007
The Molecular Biologist Toolbox Kit
Restriction Enzymes
Restriction enzymes are a class of enzyme that can causes specific breaks in a DNA molecule.The mechanism by which restriction enzymes cut DNA is by causing hydrolysis of the phosphodiester bonds between the nucleotides that make up DNA.
Restriction enzymes can be broadly split into two types:
- Exonucleases cleave DNA from the ends of the DNA molecule. The action of exonucleases will remove nucleotides from the ends of DNA.
- Endonucleases cleave within the interior of the DNA molecule. The action of endonucleases will cause fragmentation of DNA molecules.
Endonucleases are essential for recombinant DNA technology because they allow specific genes to be cut out and released from within a DNA molecule. The specificity of endonucleases is determined by a specific sequence of nucleotides that they can recognise and cleave.
This sequence of nucleotides is called the restriction site and will vary between different types of endonucleases.
The key features of the restriction sites are the sequence of nucleotides, sequence length and site of cleavage. In addition most of the restriction sites are palidromic, meaning that they read the same forwards and backwards. If this is the case then there is cleavage of both strands of DNA that make up the DNA molecule.
Once a DNA molecule has been cleaved two fragments will be resolved. Each of these fragments will contain an 'end' that is from the cleaved restriction site. These ends can vary, depending on the exact position of the bonds cleaved. In general there are two broad types of ends resolved from fragmentation:
- Blunt ends where the two strands of DNA are the same length, and so there is no overhanging strand. This types of ends occur when the cleavage sites on both strands are directly opposite each other.
- Sticky ends where one of the stands of DNA is longer and so overhangs the other. This type of end occurs when the cleavage sites on both strands are not opposite each other. The examples shown in the diagram produce this types of end.
Recombinant DNA
Recombinant DNA is the construction of new combinations of unrelated genes. These novel combinations can be cloned and amplified by introducing them into host cells where they are replicated by the DNA-synthesizing machinery of the host. A DNA fragment of interest is covalently joined to a DNA vector. A vector can replicate autonomously in an appropriate host. Plasmids (naturally occurring circles of DNA in bacteria) and bacteriophage λ (a virus) are common vectors for cloning in E.coli.
The vector is prepared for accepting a new DNA fragment by cleaving it at a single specific site with a restriction enzyme. The DNA fragment of interest is prepared from a larger piece of DNA using the same restriction enzyme as was used to open the plasmid DNA. The single-stranded ends of the fragment are then complementary to those of the cut plasmid. The DNA fragment and the cut plasmid are annealed and then joined by DNA ligase. DNA ligase catalyzes the formation of a phosphodiester bond at a break in a DNA chain. An energy source such as ATP is required for the joining reaction.
Gene Cloning
One of the most useful plasmids for cloning is pBR322. pBR322 contains genes for resistance to tetracycline and ampicillin (antibiotics like penicillin). Different endonucleases can cleave this plasmid at a variety of unique sites, at which DNA fragments can be inserted. Insertion of DNA at the EcoRI restriction site does not alter either of the genes for antibiotic resistance. However insertion at the SalI or PstI site inactivates the gene for tetracycline or ampicillin resistance, an effect called insertional inactivation.
Cells containing pBR322 with a DNA insert at the SalI site are resistant to ampicillin but sensitive to tetracycline, so they can be readily selected. Cells that failed to take up the vector are sensitive to both antibiotics. Cells that take up pBR322 without a DNA insert are resistant to both. The colony of cells that are shown to have taken up the correct recombinant DNA is grown to produce a large amount of the DNA of interest.
Gel Electrophoresis
Gel electrophoresis is a technique used to separate biological molecules such as RNA, DNA and proteins through a gel support. The gels are a porous network of cross-linked polymers, usually composed of agarose or polyacrylamide. The principle of separation is to apply an electric field to drive charged molecules through the gel and separated out a complex mixture into distinct bands. The separation is based upon the mobility of molecules through the gel.
The mobility of molecules can be defined as:
A key use of gel electrophoresis is to separate mixture of DNA molecules. DNA is negatively charged and so, when an electric field is applied the DNA molecules will move towards the positive node.
Generally speaking the key factor determining the mobility of DNA is the length of the molecule(molecular dimension). The reason why charge is not a factor for DNA mobility, is that DNA of all lengths have the same mass to charge ratio. In addition other factors affecting mobility include conditions of electrophoresis and conformation. The conformation is the form that the DNA is in i.e. in a linear, circular or supercoiled form.
As the size of DNA molecules increases the distance migrated decreases, this is because larger strands of DNA will have a greater steric resistance in the gel and so migrate slower. In addition for linear DNA, the distance migrated shows a linear correlation to the length of DNA. This correlation enables a DNA marker to be run out and a graph of distance migrated vs length of DNA plotted. Using this a band of unknown DNA size can have its distance migrated measured and the approximate length worked out.
Blotting Techniques
Bloting is the methd of transferring biological molecules onto a carrier such as nitrocellulose membranes. Normally this transfer is after gel electrophoresis to allow for further experiments to be carried out on a separated sample. There are several varieties of blots, which vary in the types of molecules that they separate. The three types are, Southern blotting for DNA, Northern blotting for RNA, and Western blotting for proteins.
Southern Blotting
Southern blotting is teh transfer of DNA molecules that have been separated using gel electrophoresis onto a membrane such as nitrocellulose. Once transferred, the DNA molecules can be visualised by probe hybridisation. Hybridisation is the ability of complementary single strands of DNA to form a double helix and this. Hybridisation allows us to probe for specific sequences of DNA, by adding a complementary probe, either RNA or DNA, that have been labelled to allow for visualisation. Labelling types include radioactiveand fluorescent.
Northern Blotting
Northern blotting is similar to southern blotting, however teh key differece is that it does not involve the transfer of DNA molecules but rather RNA molecules. This method is normally used for testing expression variations, where mRNA samples of a cell are extracted, separated. transferred and visualised. Again for visualisation, labelled DNA or RNA probes are used and hybridised to the sample of RNA.
Western Blotting
Western blotting is a method that is used to identify protein from a sample. A mixture of protein is separated on either native or denaturing gels and then transferred to a membrane. Specific proteins can then be identified using antibodies that bind to specific proteins. These antibodies are labelled, usually by either fluorescence or radioactivity. In addition, antibodies can be coupled to enzymes such as horseradish peroxidase that allows for detection.
PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction)
PCR is a method for amplifying specific DNA sequences. PCR is carried out by adding the following components to a buffer solution:
- Target sequence
- A pair of primers that are complementary to the flanking sequences of the target
- dNTPs (ATGC)
- Heat-stable DNA polymerase
A PCR cycle consists of three steps.
- Strand separation. The two strands of the parent DNA molecule are separated by heating the solution to 95ºC.
- Hybridization of primers. The solution is cooled to 54ºC to allow each primer to bind to a DNA strand. One primer hybridizes to the 3'end of the target on one strand, and the other primer hybridizes to the 3' end on the complementary target strand.
- DNA synthesis. The solution is heated to 72ºC, the optimal temperature for Taq DNA polymerase (a heat-stable DNA polymerase from a thermophilic bacterium). The polymerase elongates both primers in the direction of the target sequence because DNA synthesis is in the 5'-to-3' direction.
These three steps constitute one cycle of the PCR amplification. The duplexes are heated to begin the second cycle, which produces four duplexes, and then the third cycle is initiated. After n cycles, the sequence is amplified 2n-fold.
There are several noteworthy features of this method. First, the sequence of the target need not be known. Only knowledge of the flanking sequences is required. Second, the target can be much larger than the primers. (>10 kb) Third, primers do not have to perfectly match flanking sequences. Primers derived from a gene of known sequence can be used to amplify related genes of the same family. Fourth, stringency or the closeness of the match between primer and target can be controlled by temperature and salt (MgCl2). Fifth, PCR is very sensitive. A single DNA molecule can be amplified and detected.
DNA Sequencing
DNA sequencing is a technique used to determine the nucleotide sequence of a DNA molecule. There are various DNA sequencing techniques available; the most common technique used is the dideoxy method. DNA sequencing has become a crucial technique and with the creation of automated sequencers, DNA sequencing is now a relatively time and cost effective technique.
The dideoxy method relies upon dideoxyribonucleic acids, these nucleic acids lack the hydroxyl groups at the 3' position that are found on deoxyribonucleic acids (see diagram). In DNA synthesis, the addition of a dideoxyribonucleotide to a growing strand will cause termination of the synthesis because there is no 3' hydroxyl group to allow a phosphodiester bond to form.
The basis of the dideoxy method is to use single strands of the DNA sample to be sequenced as a template for complementary strand synthesis. In addition to deoxyribonucleotides the four types of dideoxyribonucleotides are included in the reaction. These are randomly incorporated into synthesizing strands and so will randomly terminate DNA synthesis. If enough DNA synthesis reactions are carried out, random incorporation will mean that at some point a dideoxyribonucleotide will be found for every nucleotide in the sequence will be found at the end of a terminated strands. These randomly terminated strands are then separated with gel electrophoresis. If we know which dideoxyribonucleotide was incorporated into a strand then we can work out the sequence nucleotide at a time.
The basics of the practical are explained in the diagram to the right. Four synthesis reactions are carried out, however within each reaction only one type of dideoxyribonucleotide is included. This enables us to know which dideoxyribonucleotide has been incorporated to a particular strand and so, we can work out which nucleotide is found at that position on the strand.


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MALIBU, Calif. — Mel Gibson issued a lengthy statement Saturday apologizing for saying "despicable" things to sheriff's deputies when he was arrested for investigation of driving under the influence of alcohol.
"I acted like a person completely out of control when I was arrested and said things that I do not believe to be true and which are despicable," the actor-director said without elaborating.
The entertainment Web site TMZ posted what it said were four pages from the original arrest report, which quoted Gibson as launching an expletive-laden "barrage of anti-Semitic remarks" after he was stopped early Friday on Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu.
According to the report, in addition to threatening the arresting deputy and trying to escape, Gibson said, "The Jews are responsible for all the wars in the world," and asked the officer, James Mee, "Are you a Jew?"
Gibson publicist Alan Nierob would not comment on the incident beyond the written statement.
Los Angeles County Sheriff's spokesman Sgt. John Hocking said he could not confirm the TMZ report, and detectives would begin investigating Monday. Deputies at the Malibu sheriff's station referred calls to headquarters. Numerous calls to other sheriff's officials were not returned, and attempts to locate Mee, the deputy, were also unsuccessful.
The Los Angeles Times reported on its Web site late Saturday that the sheriff's department's civilian oversight office will investigate whether authorities gave Gibson preferential treatment and tried to cover up his alleged behavior.
Sheriff Lee Baca defended his department's handling of the case.
"There is no cover-up," Baca told the Times. "Our job is not to (focus) on what he said. It's to establish his blood-alcohol level when he was driving and proceed with the case. Trying someone on rumor and innuendo is no way to run an investigation, at least one with integrity."
In his statement, Gibson apologized for what he called "my belligerent behavior" when he was taken into custody.
"The arresting officer was just doing his job and I feel fortunate that I was apprehended before I caused injury to any other person," he said.
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"I disgraced myself and my family with my behavior and for that I am truly sorry. I have battled with the disease of alcoholism for all of my adult life and profoundly regret my horrific relapse."
He said he was taking "necessary steps to ensure my return to health."
Gibson, 50, was arrested after deputies stopped his 2006 Lexus LS 430 for speeding at 2:36 a.m. Friday. Sheriff's spokesman Steve Whitmore said deputies clocked him doing 87 mph in a 45 mph zone.
A breath test indicated Gibson's blood-alcohol level was 0.12 percent, Whitmore said. The legal limit in California is 0.08 percent.
The actor-director posted $5,000 bail and was released at 9:45 a.m.
Gibson won a best-director Oscar for 1995's "Braveheart" and had a 2004 religious blockbuster with "The Passion of the Christ," which many Jewish groups said contained anti-Semitic overtones. He also starred in the "Lethal Weapon" and "Mad Max" films, "What Women Want" and "The Man Without a Face," among other movies.
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Dockers have been doing a great job re-brand themselves recently, proving they are no longer just for your dad. The latest product to join their line-up is the Alpha Khaki. To celebrate the launch Dockers have partnered with the New York barbershop, The Blind Barber. Despite the fact they have only been open for a year, they have developed a cult following and are best known for their quality cuts in a subdued lifestyle environment – qualities mirrored by the Dockers.
The Alpha khaki combines aims to combine the sensibilities of denim including a slimmer fit, lower rise and beefier construction with the comfort of khakis. The Alpha features "reinforcement, topstitching and over-lock seaming details, along with some of the dressed-up touches of a more tailored trouser. Similar to a pair of jeans, the 'Alpha' is cut from heavier-weight khaki fabrics, specifically selected to wear, wrinkle and age in ways denim would soften and break in over time."
Expect to see the Alpha in stores from August in 12 different colourways.


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Eight Things To Do With Butternut Squash
Ready for fall? Fall to us means deliciously creamy, nutty butternut squash (and other winter squash varieties too, of course). Here are eight of our favorite ways to enjoy a butternut squash — from soup to nuts, with recipes too!
First, some guidance on getting the thing peeled and open:
• How to Cut a Butternut Squash
• How To Peel Squash: An Easier Way
Eight Things To Do With a Butternut Squash
1. Sauté with pasta - This Pasta with Butternut Squash, Sage, and Pine Nuts is an all-time favorite. (My husband and I served it at our wedding.) We also love this pasta with squash and bitter greens and fresh mozzarella, as well as this version with sage and brown butter.
2. Bake it into a pie - We love these Butternut Squash, Sage, and Parmesan Pasties. They are handheld pies that are just perfect for the lunchbox.
3. Puree it with cheese - Creamier than mashed potatoes, and just as good: Butternut Squash Puree with Goat Cheese.
4. Make soup - A step up from a basic puree, and so rich and comforting (and no need for too much fat — the squash itself is so rich): Cream of Winter Squash and Tomato Soup.
5. Toss it in a salad - Warm, just-tender chunks of sweet squash make a wonderful add-in for a spicy arugula salad (and fall is the perfect time for cold weather-loving greens like arugula): Warm Butternut Squash and Arugula Salad.
6. Make a dip - Squash makes a great appetizer! Butternut Squash and Parmesan Dip.
7. Cook it into sweet jam - Unusual, yes, but totally worth a try. This sweet squash compote has Brazilian and Portuguese roots, and it's amazingly good: Sweet Butternut Squash and Coconut Jam.
8. Simpy roast it - And of course you can just roast and squash and enjoy it with a little salt and pepper, or roast alongside another vegetable, as it is here: Roasted Kohlrabi and Butternut Squash.
What is your favorite thing to do with butternut squash?
Related: Recipe: Butternut Squash & Coconut Curry
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Alonso fastest in final practice at Bahrain
SAKHIR, Bahrain (AP) — Ferrari driver Fernando Alonso recovered from a spin Saturday to post the fastest lap in the third and final Formula One practice session for the Bahrain Grand Prix.
Looking for his second consecutive victory after ending a 12-race drought in China last weekend, Alonso completed a lap in 1:33.247 to finish 0.101 head of three-time defending F1 champion Sebastian Vettel.
Red Bull teammate Mark Webber was third fastest, with Lotus driver Kimi Raikkonen finishing fourth.
Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton was given a five-grid penalty after the third session, in which he finished fifth, for changing his gear box before qualifying.
The Mercedes team announced the penalty on Twitter. The setback is a further headache for Hamilton. He has struggled with the hot and sandy conditions in practice, finishing no higher than 10th in the first two sessions and then damaging his rear left tire at the end of the third.
The Briton has had a surprisingly successful start in his first season at Mercedes after joining from McLaren. He has finished on the podium in the past two races and also won pole position at the Chinese Grand Prix.
A different driver has topped the three sessions in Bahrain, suggesting a wide open race Sunday that has been overshadowed by anti-government protesters who are demanding a greater say in the divided Gulf nation.


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Confidence among American consumers unexpectedly slumped in March, which may signal a cooling in spending, the biggest part of the economy.
The Thomson Reuters/University of Michigan preliminary sentiment index for March fell to 71.8, the lowest level since December 2011, from 77.6 in February. The gauge was projected to increase to 78, according to the median estimate of 67 economists surveyed by Bloomberg.
Concern may be starting to mount over the damage that automatic across-the-board federal spending cuts will cause the economy and hiring. That may keep tempering optimism created by record stock prices, a hiring pickup, and a housing rebound that have so far helped propel bigger-than-forecast gains in spending.
"There was a little bit of a sequester-news related dip in confidence," said Jim O'Sullivan, chief U.S. Economist at High Frequency Economics in Valhalla, New York. "Certainly on the minus side you have fiscal tightening, but on the plus side you've got the improving labor market."
Forecasts ranged from 70 to 82.5, according to the Bloomberg survey. The index averaged 64.2 during the recession ended in June 2009, and 89 in the five years prior to the 18- month slump.
Shares Fall
Stocks fell after the report. The Standard & Poor's 500 Index dropped 0.4% to 1,557.21 at 10:14 a.m. in New York.
The Michigan survey's current conditions index, which measures whether Americans think it's a good time to make big investments and gauges consumers' view of their personal finances, dropped to a preliminary 87.5 in March from 89 in February.
The preliminary index of expectations six months from now, which more closely projects the direction of consumer spending, slumped to 61.7 in March, the lowest since November 2011, from 70.2 the month before.
Consumers in today's confidence report said they expect an inflation rate of 3.3% over the next 12 months, the same as in the prior two months. Over the next five years, Americans expected a 2.9% rate of inflation, down from February's 3%.
Today's report runs counter to other measures. Bloomberg's Consumer Comfort Index has risen for six straight weeks to reach its highest level since April.
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Corsair Hydro Series H100 Review
Corsair's Hydro Series self-contained liquid cooling solutions have hit the mark and filled a void in the market. While the Corsair Hydro Series was not the first to market, it has easily gained the most traction with consumers due to the marketing and the Corsair brand identity. CooliT and Asetek have been there and have actually partnered with Corsair on the Hydro Series build-ups — Asetek on the H50 and H70, with CooliT on the H60, H80 and now H100. The Hydro Series H50 and H70 were the first of the series, offering the consumer significant improvements over the stock cooling solutions from both AMD and Intel. Even though fully capable of handling mild overclocks, the popularity of the Hydro series needed to address the user looking for a bit more. Not everyone has the ability to handle the financial commitment or confidence to build a custom liquid cooling system, but just about anyone can handle the lower financials of the Hydro series and can install a pre-built, pre-filled liquid cooling solution. The popularity of this kind of solution proves this, as enthusiasts are always looking for a better mousetrap when it comes to cooling performance and overclocking. Coming in at around $120, the H100 is not by any stretch of the imagination low buck, but with a 240mm radiator the costs will be there. Each generation and iteration of the Hydro Series seems to improve cooling performance, so let's see if the H100 will follow this trend and deliver best-in-class performance.
Closer Look:
The illustrations on the front panel of the packaging show a close-up view of the CooliT-designed pump assembly mounted into position on a motherboard to give you a representation of how it will look installed in a system. The H100 logo is prominently displayed on the bottom right-hand section, so there is no mistaking which of Corsair's Hydro Series cooling solutions is in the package. CPU socket compatibility is listed, including all current sockets for AMD and Intel up to Socket 2011. A picture of the Corsair Hydro Series H100 is at the bottom left side of the front panel with a reference to Corsair Link Digital technology. The back panel explains the benefits of the H100 over air coolers and shows a graph illustrating the relative cooling performance on the Hydro series H60, H80, H100, and a stock cooling solution run on an Intel Core i7 920 at 3.8GHz. The red coloring, as one might assume, indicates a failure with the stock cooling solution.
Inside the package, the Hydro Series H100 cooling system and all the included hardware are kept secured in a foam-covered, formed cardboard tray. Once pulled out of the box, the H100 and accessories look to present a substantial package.
The bundled accessories that come with the Hydro Series H100 include an install guide/user's manual, a note not to take the H100 back to the point of purchase, the AMD and Intel mounting hardware, and the common parts used in all applications, such as the thumb screws, fan and radiator mounting screws and washers, and last but not least, the 3-pin cable extension. The AMD-specific hardware allows the Hydro Series H100 to mount to motherboards with AM2/AM3 sockets. The Intel hardware supports sockets 775,155,1156,1366, and the upcoming socket 2011, allowing an upgrade path if you have older supported hardware.
As has been the case in the past with the Hydro Series cooling systems, Corsair has put together an all inclusive package. The key here is what are the challenges to installation and just how will it perform compared to past products?


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The Associated Press reports today that Mitt Romney is appearing in Ohio "amid distractions." Todd Akin! Rape! Romney uttered the dreaded words "birth certificate!" Aaiiieee! Well, the press is doing its best to distract voters from the issues in the presidential campaign, but Romney isn't distracted. He is pounding away on the economy. This morning he released this hard-hitting podcast:
Please consider sharing it with your friends, especially any undecided ones. You can "like" this post on Facebook, or Tweet, using our buttons. Or you can email a link. Or you can go to Romney's site, where they have a variety of sharing options. One way or another, spread the word: Obama and his press minions may be distracted from the issues voters care about, but Mitt Romney isn't.


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Moving Equine Under Indiana's Animal Disease Traceability Rule
What is official ID for Equine in Indiana?
BOAH recognizes three forms of identification as official. All are approved by USDA for interstate movements.
Physical Description
Sufficient to identify an individual animal, including all of the following
when present:
-Name, age, breed, color, gender, distinctive markings, cowlicks,
scars, blemishes, biometric measurements, etc.
-Permanent forms of ID (brands, tattoos)
Digital Photographs
-Sufficient to identify an individual animal
-Accompany paperwork
USDA-Approved Electronic Implant (Microchip)
-Number noted on accompanying paperwork
Movements of Equine
Equine entering Indiana must be accompanied by documentation that notes official ID (as recognized by BOAH). For other equine entry requirements go to: www.in.gov/boah/2449.htm.
Documentation required:
-Certificate of Veterinary Inspection, with official ID of each animal
written or attached, written within 30 days of entry
-Direct to an approved market
-Equine used as the mode of transportation, when the animal returns
directly to its origin.
-Veterinary care (no ownership change)
-Passing through the state
-Meets requirements of Equine Passport System recognized by
Indiana; Passport must accompany animal
(NOTE: Indiana does not currently recognize any Passports, but may in the future.)
Indiana equine moving within Indiana do NOT need paperwork or identification
Other requirements:
-Organizers of venues (such as trail rides and exhibitions) may request
additional paperwork, identification or other requirements of
participating equine.
Always call ahead to the state-of-destination for equine moving out of Indiana.
Official ID:
-Equine that meet Indiana's ID requirements will meet requirements for
all states, based on USDA's ADT rules.
Official ID:
-Adequate description
-Electronic implant (microchips)
-Digital photographs
-Call ahead to ask specific details about required documentation.
USDA recognizes Certificates of Veterinary Inspection, with
official IDs noted, for inter-state movements.
-What is the time limit on CVIs?
-Is a pre-entry permit required?
-Other requirements, such as tests?
-Is an Indiana Equine Passport accepted?
What is an Equine Passport?
(NOTE: Indiana does not currently recognize any Passports, but may in the future.)
Formally known as an Equine Interstate Movement Permit Program, the "Passport" is a voluntary, cooperative program to ease documentation requirements for horses moving interstate.
Passport horses may travel for exhibitions, races, trail rides and other activities under a waiver of requirements by the participating state of destination.
What are Passport requirements?
BOAH is accepting comments on what requirements should be part of an approved passport system in Indiana.
Most states require a valid certificate of veterinary inspection (CVI), along with a negative test for equine infectious anemia (Coggins), plus documentation (record sheet) of all movements. The passport is renewable and typically valid for a term of 6 months.
Usually, passport equine must be uniquely identified with digital photos and/or microchips.
Where can a passport be used?
States may choose to recognize passports. Currently, more than a dozen (primarily in the South) make up a network of passport states.
What are the benefits?
Owners do not have to bear the costs of obtaining a CVI every 30 days to travel.


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Monarchs win in OT in Ontario
October 18. 2017 2:37AM
Tony Cameranesi scored in sudden-death overtime, lifting the Manchester Monarchs to a 5-4 ECHL victory over the Beast on Tuesday in Brampton, Ontario.
Joel Lowry scored twice for Manchester, which scored four straight goals to take a 4-2 lead after trailing 2-0 in the first period.
Brampton's tying goal came at 13:10 of the third period, off the stick of ECHL veteran Reggie Traccitto.
Cameranesi's winner followed a Monarchs penalty kill. He took a touch pass from Lowry to the left of the goal and stuffed a forehand home.
Colton Saucerman and Cory Ward also scored for the Monarchs. Manchester goalie Charles Williams made 29 saves to improve to 2-0-0.
The Monarchs visit Adirondack on Friday before playing Worcester in their home opener on Saturday at 6 p.m. at SNHU Arena.


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Welcome to Shepherd Miniatures
Welcome to our website. We love it, and we hope that you will too!
As many of our loyal customers know, we are one of the leading producers of handmade dolls house miniatures in the UK.
Our website is packed with everything from fish ponds to rubber ducks, from champagne to bunting! We are sure that you will find many items in our extensive catalogue that you will adore!
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A friend of mine and I have been looking into a few things and are a bit lost and need some help. The information we have is from a Bauer-Danker Lexicon, that I have attached a scanned page of which has the items we are wondering about. We want to understand the relationship between 3 words...
Ok, the question: Notice on the scanned page the highlighted areas. The Yellow highlighted area is where we were, but then we noticed that the word before it and after it (in blue highlighter) are similar: "dust" and "earthy". But smack dab in-between these words are the Greek words for six hundred and sixty six. The question is, how are these words all related with each other? I mean, why would a number be in there with words that mean, well... dirt basically? More specifically, how is the word for 666 similar to that of either dust or chaff (In Koine Greek of course)? If anyone here could give me an answer or some direction to find an answer, I would greatly appreciate it.
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For women over 5'10" we recommend choosing the Kennedy Blue style Kylee, which is the floor length version of Sienna. Kylee can then be shortened and hemmed to your desired length.
The model pictured is 5'9" and wearing 3" heels. She is wearing a size 4 dress.
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Sienna is made from a crinkle chiffon fabric which is comfortable to wear and similar in quality to silk, but much easier to clean and care for. This dress is dry clean optional, but can also be washed regularly at home on a delicate cycle. Best of all, the exceptional quality of the crinkle chiffon means Sienna will hold up over multiple washes so you can make the most of your dress.
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Leading Car Rental Service in Pune
There are many Cheap Car hire Companies in Pune . Some of them are providing their services through the internet also. That means you can book your car to hire online also. So select a good car hire company to rent a car from and get a good service.
Car Hire provides means for you to travel safely and comfortably. These benefits of car hire are just some out of the many advantages of hiring a vehicle on your vacation.
A delightful town to visit, Olbia has gradually grown to be one of the most important towns in Italy. Relaxing by nature and blessed with historical splendor, the charming nature of this town attracts many visitors annually. The roads are somewhat narrow and pedestrian-friendly; perfect for strolls and leisurely walks. However, to enjoy sightseeing at its best, you'll need a vehicle to get around. Car Hire enables you to rent a vehicle to travel to further places and visit many more historical sites. The benefits of car hire are plentiful. The last thing you need is to not know what you've missed out on the trip, because you only access the different places by foot.
Pune Airport to Shirdi Cabs
As all know, the City of Pune is not exactly the best place to drive a Pune hire car. However, if you are fed up with the busy city life, a car hire in Pune may be just the thing you need to relax. Stop being bothered by the tourists and become one yourself by renting a Pune car hire and take a drive in the Country! With so many car hire suppliers to choose from, you are bound to find a deal on the car you need to get out of town.
Tips for driving in Pune
It is important to note that a car rental in the Pune includes insurance. This is something you will have to pay on a yearly basis for a purchased car. While driving if you are lost in your Cool Cab Services in Pune , stop and ask directions from a Black Cab Driver. Sometimes the best way to get across town, especially if you don't know where you are going in your Pune Car Rental, is to follow a Black Cab. You need to pay for your Pune Congestion Charge every weekday that you have your Pune Car Rental.
Best Car Rental Service in Gawadewadi Pune
The main part of the trip arrangement is booking proper transportation. If you are arranging your holiday trip through any travel agency, the travel agent will arrange the transportation, food and lodging at an inclusive price. But hiring a car is more economical and gives freedom to make schedules according to your choice.
When you are planning for a holiday trip then you will have to make all the arrangements for the trip, like the hotel to stay, the places to visit, transportation etc. You will get the information from internet, magazines or from other sources.
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Pune to Shirdi Taxi Companies are offering car hire services in Portugal like Faro airport car rental services, Lisbon airport car rental services etc. So don't bother about your transportation at Portugal. Hire your car from a popular car hire company and enjoy your holiday trip.
If you were making in excess of 10,000 car rental bookings a year with a car rental company you would be expecting a discount from the standard rate. This is how car rental brokers operate. They use the combined business of all their customers to negotiate preferential rates. They then pass the savings on to their customers.
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Renting a car is the best way to travel in a tourist land; not only is it the most comfortable way to see a new place, it is also the safest and cheapest. A car rental is the perfect solution for both businessmen who travel to different cities for meetings and conferences, and tourists too who want to explore a place at their own pace.There are some ways to find the right rental car for these purposes, the first step being locating the right car hire service.
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All Cheap Car Rental Services are known to either offer extras or not and in most cases these are important. Some rental providers will include insurance and break down cover with their leasing premium. Even though you may think to your self that you can arrange such things independently through a third party, the chances are that this would turn out to be much more costly.
When looking for cheap rental services just try making sure that you have a decent look around before committing yourself to a particular deal in Gawadewadi.
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Using a car rental is a fine option for many urban residents instead of car buying. Lots of people living in cities find car rental PUNE much more affordable and much less hassle than buying a car, using the rental on an as needed basis.
The increase in discount flights and competitive prices for car hire has made car rental a much more attractive option in recent years. When you are looking for a car hire the last thing you want to do is spend a lot of time on the web or on the phone, looking around for the best car rental deal. The cost of a car hire is sensible and considering public transportation within a city is usually pretty good.
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There are many different reasons why people choose to rent a car. It could be because they are on an out-of town or out-of-country trip and need a means of transportation for a certain period of time. It could also be because their cars are being repaired and need another car replacement for short period of time. Whatever the reasons are for hiring or renting a vehicle, often the a main concern for these users is how to select the best car rental company among the numerous agencies available.
In leasing for a vehicle, one always try to get the best possible car at a great price. Start by outlining the budget on car rental. It is best to allot a certain amount that may be slightly over than what is actually needed to be prepared for whatever may come up. Then set out and determine the kind of car is needed. An in-depth information about the car to be rented is very important. Good gas mileage is also a key element in choosing the right car. Be sure to know and remember that trucks, sport utility vehicles and other large cars may be appealing for their capacity or appearance but these car types eat a lot of fuel on the road. The number of passengers needed for the car may also play an important role in deciding which car to rent as to its seating capacity. The make of the car must also be taken into consideration in choosing a car. A sleek car may have a higher chance of breaking down if taken to a rough road or area when it is only suitable in a smooth road or freeway drive. Various cars should be examined for quality to choose the best possible car.
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Skip to comments.Principal bars Coral Springs student from singing anti-Bush song at talent show
Posted on 05/05/2006 8:13:29 AM PDT by ConservativeStatement
A 10-year-old Coral Springs girl won't be allowed to sing a controversial President Bush-bashing ballad at her school talent show after her principal deemed it inappropriate and too political.
The song, Dear Mr. President, performed and co-written by the singer Pink, criticizes the president for the war in Iraq and other policies, including his stance on gay rights.
(Excerpt) Read more at sun-sentinel.com ...
A principal interested more in education than political statements and or correctness.
You know, the funny part is that someone thought this was news in the first place.
Why should a 10 year old know about homosexuals anyway?
pink = skank
It seems the moonbat parents not only want to indoctrinate their kids at a younger and younger age but everyone elses too. Sounds like this principal has some common sense.
I grew up in Coral Springs and it's an upper middle class snobhole in line with Westchester NY, Cherry Hill NJ and Berkeley CA. Lots of New York and NJ a-holes who think they know everything. Nothing like self hating white liberals who feel guilty for getting lucky in "Life's lottery" and feel it necessary to step out of their Lexus 470's in with their Prada bags and Abercrombie t-shirts to bash the rich "redneck" Republican. I'm am a converted Jew and you never dated a Jewish girl from Coral Springs, my gosh talk about a life of misery in the waiting.
When I was in school, none of us would have even considered doing such a thing about ANY president. More telling is the fact that none of our teachers, no matter how liberal would have allowed it.
I feel sorry for this poor girl whose mind is being brainwashed by her fruity parents.
Mindful of the Fairness Doctrine, I would have no problem with the girl singing...provided a Pro-Life, Anti-Homsex, drill-ANWR, kill the IslamoFacist song of equal length would be presented as well. My 13-year-old girl could probably come up with something, if they pay the airfare.
Did he sing it in Spanish?
Ah, but it is news -- to the Sun-Sentinel -- "furthering of the liberal agenda" type news.
The reporter even makes his/her own argument, prints the lyrics and claims the song does not mention abortion, contradicting a quoted school district spokeswoman.
The reporter then quotes the line "What kind of father would take his own daughter's rights away?"
Golly gee, I wonder what that line might possibly mean?
And, of course, the ACLU is all over it. In Broward, it's a safe bet the principal will have to either reverse the decision or lose her job.
Nancy Shoul, a teacher of Spanish at Coconut Creek High
Why? Because they are taught this garbage starting in kindergarten.
And that's my point. They have forced homosexuality on our children, against our wishes, and there isn't anything we can do to stop them, other than get your kids out of public schools.
Sorry to the posters who think this is appropriate. After reading the lyrics, no way should a 10 year old sing this in a school sponosored activity.
It is a hateful, disrespectful ad-hominem attack on the President. "...whiskey and cocaine..." indeed.
If it were something along the lines of "you have made the wrong choices" or "as an American I expect something different" maybe, but "pave the road to Hell"?
If I said Hell at the age of 10, my mom or dad would have smacked me on the cheek and told me to watch my language.
You are absolutely right. Unions, teachers, courts and government officials are teamed up against morally conservative parents.
I live in Coral Springs and have for 15 years,my wife has been here for 25yrs, this description of MY city is a bunch of C$%*. I am one of the leaders in a Bible believing Church, I own a mortgage business here, I am a baseball coach for the city, my 15 year old son was one of the student representitives for the National Day of Prayer yesterday. There is a strong conservative, christian base here. I live in Clay Shaws district. We are not perfect and yes we are a very prosperous and upscale yuppieville. We do have the dubious distinction of being one of the cities that ATTA (one of the hijackers who is in HELL now) lived in.
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HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA -- (Marketwire) -- 02/08/13 -- Jeffrey Paul Delisle was sentenced today in Nova Scotia Provincial Court to 20 years in prison for communicating safeguarded information contrary to section 16(1) of the Security of Information Act. He was fined $111,817, which corresponds to the amounts he received for his crimes.
He was also sentenced to 9 years in prison for attempting to communicate safeguarded information, also contrary to section 16(1) of the Act, and 5 years for breach of trust, contrary to section 122 of the Criminal Code. All three sentences will be served concurrently.
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After news broke last week that Steve Spagnuolo had chosen to become the new defensive coordinator of the New Orleans Saints, a couple key questions surfaced, pertaining to the Eagles:
1. How much actual interest did the Eagles really have in Spagnuolo?
2. Would Juan Castillo be back for a second year?
We're still waiting on an answer to the second question, but Dan Pompei of the National Football Post provided some clarity to the first question in his column today.
Per Pompei, Spagnuolo's decision came down to the Eagles and the Saints. And the deciding factor was Drew Brees:
The Saints can thank Drew Brees for Steve Spagnuolo. The Saints' new defensive coordinator had his choice of a number of jobs. Among the other teams that either were in hot pursuit or had expressed interest were the Eagles, Falcons, Colts, Bucs and Vikings. It came down to choosing between the Eagles and Saints, and Spags picked Brees over Michael Vick. Why? An offense that scores 38.5 points per game can make a defensive coordinator look pretty smart.
I think that point has merit. In fact, I wrote as much last week. If Spagnuolo's goal is to again become a head coach, his best chance to get another shot is to lead a defense that gets to the Super Bowl. The Saints have a better chance to get there than the Eagles, largely because of how Drew Brees and Sean Payton stack up to Michael Vick and Andy Reid.
According to Pompei, Brees was indeed the difference.
The report also confirms what many have assumed: Reid clearly is not 100 percent sold on Castillo returning for his second season as the team's defensive coordinator, although he may still be the fallback plan. We'll find out (at some point) whether Reid is looking at other candidates, or whether he'll bring Castillo back.
Meanwhile, on the other side of the ball, the Eagles could lose Marty Mornhinweg. Mornhinweg interviewed with the Raiders on Friday, according to reports, and Pompei says he looks like a "strong candidate" to land the job, although it's early in the search.
And finally, Jim Washburn will not be headed to St. Louis to reunite with Jeff Fisher and Gregg Williams. Per Jason La Canfora of NFL Network, Mike Waufle will be hired as the Rams' new defensive line coach.
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I think the topic is getting a bit off track. Hopefully this brief background will help clarify. The radio is very easy to use when it is properly programmed. The crew has crib sheets (procedures) to follow for a properly configured radio. The current status is the radio is NOT properly configured. One of the fault signatures is that the preset memories appear to be non accessible (not much fun doing everything with the VFO only). During the 45 minutes I have with a crew member over a year before their mission, manually configuration of all the specialty modes is not discussed. Given the current state of the radio, I'm not even sure that the radio can support anything other than voice but I am investigating. Kenneth - N5VHO ________________________________ From: James Dean [mailto:email@example.com] Sent: Sat 5/5/2007 9:25 PM To: 'Thomas Frey'; Ransom, Kenneth G. (JSC-OC)[BAR] Cc: email@example.com Subject: RE: [sarex] Re: ISS D700 condition Kenneth- A very apropos comment. These astronauts are the most highly trained process individuals. Operating and setting the radio should be a cake walk. I am truly surprised that we make this out to be difficult (and I own a D700). Forget sending a PC (one more thing to breakdown, store, etc.) and let's prepare a crib sheet, coat it with a station-approved laminate, and send it with the next upload. Print it in all languages for the astronauts. Seems like we are making a truly simple task very complex. James N0JSR -----Original Message----- From: email@example.com [mailto:email@example.com] On Behalf Of Thomas Frey Sent: Saturday, May 05, 2007 1:55 PM To: Ransom, Kenneth G. (JSC-OC)[BAR] Cc: email@example.com Subject: [sarex] Re: ISS D700 condition Ransom, Kenneth G. (JSC-OC)[BAR] schrieb: > The radio might be able to be operated in packet by setting everything up manually but that is very time intensive for the crew (I'm guessing it would be about 30 steps) and it would have to be done before and after every school contact. Manually changing all those settings greatly increases the likelihood of having a school contact fail due to human error. > > Kenneth - N5VHO > > And how was it before the "human error" ? I'm wondering why an astronaut can not handle an amateur transceiver. If the user interface is too complicate it would be a good idea to give him a dedicated notebook so he can click in a menu for Packet, school contact, repeater, SSTV aso. If this problem is not solved, it is fruitless to discuss about new modes. My 2 cents about this theme. Mit freundlichen Grüssen, Regards, 73 Thomas Frey, HB9SKA ______________________________________________________________________ Thomas Frey, Holzgasse 2, CH-5242 Birr, Tel. + Fax: 056 444 93 41 http://home.datacomm.ch/th.frey/ Packet Radio (AX.25): HB9SKA @ HB9PD.CHE.EU ---- Sent via email@example.com. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/sarex ---- Sent via email@example.com. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/sarex
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The venue was the historic Willard InterContinental Hotel in Washington, D.C., where in 1963 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. wrote his famous "I Have a Dream" speech. Lucy Liu, actress and UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador delivered the keynote address. She has worked with UNICEF since 2005 to highlight some of the critical issues children and youth around the world face, particularly that of human trafficking.
Between July and October every year, nearly 100,000 children in India are trafficked across the border from Rajasthan to the neighboring state of Gujarat to work in cotton fields. There are known cases of widespread sexual exploitation of young girls working in the cotton fields, and according to some estimates, 5 percent of these girls end up working as commercial sex workers in Gujarat or other states. Some continue to be trafficked for the purpose of commercial sex work. Debt bondage is also a significant problem facing these children and their families. Some children are forced to continue working against their will until their families' debts are fulfilled.
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BOSTON -- Senate President Therese Murray's recommended hire for a probation job in Brockton was shaking and sweating during his 2008 job interview, and was arrested on drug charges about two years after his hire, retired chief probation officer Michael LaFrance testified Thursday.
In the federal court trial of three former probation officials accused of running a sham hiring process to steer jobs to politically connected applicants, prosecution witnesses said the interview process was manipulated to advance Patrick Lawton despite his lack of qualifications and poor interview performance.
Called by prosecutors to the witness stand, Plymouth Probate and Family Court Judge Catherine Sabaitis said after Patrick Lawton's "dreadful" interview, LaFrance was pressured by a top probation official to adjust Lawton's scores and a list of finalists was expanded from eight candidates to 10.
The scion of a political family, Lawton was hired in June 2008, and then suspended in May 2010 after a drug arrest, LaFrance said. He later resigned.
Former Probation Commissioner John O'Brien of Quincy and his top deputies, Elizabeth Tavares and William Burke III, have pleaded not guilty to charges of mail fraud and racketeering for allegedly operating scheming to cover-up their patronage system.
After regional supervisor Frank Campbell allegedly said Lawton had to make the list of finalists and expanded the list from eight to 10 to include Lawton's name, Sabaitis said she complained to the chief justice of probate, Paula Carey, who was promoted to chief of the Trial Court in May 2013.
"Mr. Campbell kept repeating that Patrick would have to make the final list," Sabaitis testified Thursday. She said, "I didn't think it was fair, and I was angry."
Probation hiring policy said the three-person interview panel should submit eight finalists for an open position. There were three open positions, which LaFrance said was a justification for expanding the list of finalists to 10.
Sabaitis said a person in the commissioner's office put LaFrance "into a corner," and he changed his scores. LaFrance differed on that point.
"Based on the interview, I didn't see him as a candidate for the job," said LaFrance, who said he was also concerned about Brockton Enterprise articles about Lawton – which described him sending an insulting email about his aunt, former Bridgewater selectwoman Mary Beth Lawton.
Both LaFrance and Sabaitis said Lawton appeared nervous in his interview.
"He was visibly nervous," said LaFrance, who was first hired as a probation officer in the late 1970s by Lawton's grandfather, Judge James Lawton. He said, "He was shaking and perspiring quite a bit." He also said, "I thought Patrick had a hard time concentrating during the interview. He seemed distracted."
"I remember him being very anxious, very uptight," said Sabaitis, who said she had known Lawton since he was a little boy, through his father Mark Lawton, a judge and former state representative. She said Lawton's answers were "way off base" about the duties of a probation officer in the family court.
In his opening statement, prosecutor Fred Wyshak said that Lawton had been sponsored by Senate President Therese Murray. In a pre-trial filing, prosecutors quoted Murray aide Francine Gannon as saying Lawton had a "bit of difficulty" getting through a third-round interview, but "he should be OK."
Defense attorneys pointed out that Lawton had a law degree – though he had not passed the bar exam – and had experience working in the Plymouth DA's office, both unique attributes for the job.
O'Brien's attorney, William Fick, drew LaFrance into acknowledging that Campbell only told him that the commissioner had an "interest" in Lawton, not that he had to be advanced. Lawton also acknowledged that even before the interview he was apprehensive about Lawton's hire because of the media "scrutiny" it could create after the high-profile email controversy.
In Lawton's two years as a probation officer, LaFrance said he "did a good job," while Sabaitis said his responsibilities were limited to an employment program and he needed oversight.
"He didn't have the skills. He didn't have the temperament, and he needed a lot of close supervision for the work he did do," Sabaitis said.
Sabaitis and LaFrance differed on whether LaFrance changed his scores after the interview. LaFrance, who testified first, never said he had changed the scores.
"Mr. LaFrance said he'd made an adjustment to his score and that bumped Patrick" into the ninth position, Sabaitis said. LaFrance said he had scored Lawton at number 10 out of 13 candidates, and when the three scores were added up, Lawton ranked ninth.
LaFrance said both he and Sabaitis agreed that the list of finalists should be expanded from eight to 10 because there were a total of three hires to be made.
"The list was to be expanded to include Patrick Lawton's name," said LaFrance, relaying what he said Campbell told him.
Thursday ended with O'Brien's attorney Stellio Sinnis laying into Sabaitis for the political backing she had received at the Governor's Council before the elected body confirmed her nomination, which was made by Gov. Michael Dukakis. Sabaitis said she asked Judge James Lawton and Sen. Michael Creedon to speak on her behalf. Elected officials, judges, lawyers and others regularly testify on behalf of judicial nominees before the council.
"You wanted them to speak because you thought that would increase your chances," Sinnis said, his voice raised.
The day began with the end of former first deputy commissioner John Cremens's testimony. Cremens has repeatedly been challenged with variances between statements he made in the past and statements he made in court, and he admitted to lying to Paul Ware, the independent counsel who investigated patronage in probation after a 2010 Boston Globe expose.
"Did you commit perjury when you gave sworn testimony in 2010?" Burke's attorney John Amabile asked Cremens just before he left the witness stand.
"It wasn't my intent to do that," Cremens said.
Witness says connected probation applicant hired despite 'dreadful' interview
BOSTON -- Senate President Therese Murray's recommended hire for a probation job in Brockton was shaking and sweating during his 2008 job interview, and was arrested on drug charges about two years after his hire, retired chief probation officer Michael LaFrance testified Thursday.


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