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Uintah County (Utah). County Recorder Mining deeds
Dates: 1903-1905
These records are housed in the Utah State Archives' permanent storage room.
Historical Note
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Scope and Content
Mining records, which constitute a legal record, are kept for the purpose of monitoring and registering mining claims and operations. This series contains deeds which provide the name of the claim, grantors, grantees, location, legal description, date of transfer, and the mining district.
Chronological by date filed
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Mining records from Uintah County (Utah). County Recorder, Series 83236, contains mining records for the same mining operations.
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Cite the Utah State Archives and Records Service, the creating agency name, the series title, and the series number.
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Mining records were first scheduled as permanent records in 1971. The mining records were filmed by the Uintah County Recorder in 1991. The entire series was archivally processed by David Clark in January 2000.
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Aaron Swartz Unlikely To Face Jail Or Conviction... Until Feds Decided To 'Send A Message'
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Tragedy intervened when Ortiz's office took over the case to send "a message."In case you were wondering what "continued without a finding" means, Harvey Silvergate (author of Three Felonies a Day) explained to Declan McCullagh:
"Continuance without a finding" was the anticipated disposition of the case were the charge to remain in state court, with the Middlesex County District Attorney to prosecute it. Under such a disposition, the charge is held in abeyance ("continued") without any verdict ("without a finding"). The defendant is on probation for a period of a few months up to maybe a couple of years at the most; if the defendant does not get into further legal trouble, the charge is dismissed, and the defendant has no criminal record. This is what the lawyers expected to happen when Swartz was arrested for "trespassing at MIT." But then the feds took over the case, and the rest is tragic history.The report above also notes that Ortiz is in some additional hot water, as another one of her overreach cases, involving an attempt to seize a family-owned motel in Massachusetts by claiming that it was "facilitating drug crimes" has failed miserably, tossed out by the magistrate judge. Not only was it noted that there were only 15 drug-related incidents over a 15 year period (during which 196,000 rooms were rented out), but also, the motel owners worked closely with local police to deal with drug issues and that other local businesses that had drug incidents were not targeted by Ortiz.


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Industrial Laundry in Lebanon, N.H. Faces Fine for Clean Water Violations
Release Date: 08/28/2012
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(Boston, Mass. – Aug. 28, 2012) – An industrial laundry facility in Lebanon, N.H. faces a penalty of $64,000 from the US Environmental Protection Agency for several violations of federal water laws, including discharging water containing detergent to the city's public wastewater system which caused excessive foaming in the Connecticut River.
According to a complaint filed recently by EPA's New England office, UniFirst Corp. discharged wastewater containing industrial grade detergent into the public wastewater system in Nov. 2010 and failed to immediately notify the city of the discharge. Both actions violated the Clean Water Act. The complaint also details that in 2011 UniFirst discharged wastewater with a high acidity, also in violation of the federal Clean Water Act.
UniFirst operates an on-site wastewater treatment system that introduces process wastewater into the City of Lebanon's system, which in turn discharges treated wastewaters into the Connecticut River. The detergent violations caused the city to be out of compliance with its own National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit regulating its wastewater system.
Discharges of prohibited effluents from industrial users can present a risk to nearby waters and aquatic life. An industrial user's failure to immediately notify the local wastewater treatment system and any other applicable state or federal emergency responders undermines their ability to promptly respond to a potential threat.
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George Clooney isn't dating anyone.
A) Awesome news for anyone harboring a crush on the silver fox.
B) So, stop asking.
Ever since the the "Gravity" star called it quits with girlfriend Stacy Keibler back in July, rumors of new romances have been swirling around the Hollywood hottie. Potential romantic scenarios include dating Katie Holmes, getting back together with Croatian model Monika Jakisic, and having dinner with Julian Assange's laywer, London barrister Amal Alamuddin, People reports.
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But the 52-year-old is putting a stop to those rumors.
"Three different stories in three weeks. I should be an athlete," he told the mag. "But, no of course, it's all made up."
And apparently his rep Stan Rosenfield is tired of fielding inquiries about his client's personal life and the poor women implicated in his love life.
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"George wants this Monika crap to stop," his rep said in a rare statement to People. "He wants Katie to get a break, and he wants Amal to be able to prosecute cases without being hassled because she had one dinner with George and four others .… I even asked George if these [rumors] were true and he said he never comments on his private life, but in the interest of stopping the harassment of all three of these women, he felt he should."
The Oscar-winning "Argo" producer is already generating awards buzz this year for his stranded-in-space flick that costars Sandra Bullock. It isn't unusual to see him debut a love interest on the red carpet, so we'll have to wait and see if he'll be accompanied by anyone other than his good friend Sandy this award season.
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The Bisons immediately made a statement that even though they had some time off they were not rusty, sweeping doubles and taking a 1-0 lead in the match.
At No. 1 doubles, Daniel Hangstefer and Mario Hernandez defeated Bruno Zuleta and Carlos Cardenas 8-6.
Chad Pierron and James Murrell pulled out a close match at No. 2, beating Jan Miskos and Clint Johnson in a tiebreaker 9-8 (8-6).
At the No. 3 spot, the freshman duo of Tanner Brown and Colby Shaw rolled over opponent Mirko Sommerfield and T.J. Drake 8-2.
The Bisons felt confident going into singles play with a 1-0 lead.
Quickly adding to their lead, Hangstefer defeated Miskos and No. 1 6-4, 6-0.
Up 2-0, Pierron fell at the No. 2 spot to Zuleta in a close match 2-6, 6-3, 7-6 (0).
Murrell, at No. 3, defeated Cardenas 7-6(5), 6-3, advancing the Bisons' lead to 3-1.
Hernandez added to the lead, making it a 4-1 match. He defeated Sommerfield at No. 4 7-5 in the first set before his opponent retired.
Wins at No. 5 and No. 6 set the match score to an overpowering 6-1.
Brown defeated Johnson 6-3, 6-4 at No. 5.
At No. 6, Cummings beat Drake 6-3, 6-4.
With a 6-1 defeat, the Bisons feel confident going into their next match.
"Overall the guys played well and responded when needed," said Bisons coach Andrew Harris. "Daniel Hangstefer played a great match as we were looking for him to keep moving forward in his game and he did that tonight.
"UNA has four seniors in their line up so they are a team that plays smart and made our guys come up with shots when needed. Heading tomorrow to Western Kentucky will give us an even better gauge on where we are right now and I think the guys will be ready to step up their games even more now."
The Bisons travel to Western Kentucky Saturday, Feb. 13 at 1:30.
1. Hernandez/Hangstefer (LU) def. Zuleta/Cardenas (UNA) 8-6
2. Pierron/Murrell (LU) def. Miskos/Johnsons (UNA) 9-8 (6)
3. Brown/Shaw (LU) def. Sommerfield/Drake (UNA) 8-2
1. Hangstefer (LU) def. Miskos (UNA) 6-4, 6-0
2. Zuleta (UNA) def. Pierron (LU) 2-6, 6-3, 7-6 (0)
3. Murrell (LU) def. Cardenas (UNA) 7-6 (5), 6-3
4. Hernandez (LU) def. Sommerfield (UNA) 7-5 retired
5. Brown (LU) def. Johnson (UNA) 6-3, 6-4
6. Cummings (LU) def. Drake (UNA) 6-3, 6-4
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When I first learned about the factory collapse in Bangladesh that killed more than 1,100 garment workers, my thoughts went to my great aunt Sarah.
When I first learned about the factory collapse in Bangladesh that killed more than 1,100 garment workers, my thoughts went to my great aunt Sarah.
Sarah was only 14 years old when she went to work as a seamstress for the Triangle Shirtwaist Co. in New York City. She was among tens of thousands of new immigrants from Europe who worked in the sweatshops 14 hours a day, six days a week for poverty wages under dangerous conditions, in the hope of making a better life for herself and her family.
The girls often joked (most of the employees were young women) that they worked like coalminers, getting to work before sunrise and coming home well after sunset. If they had been miners, they might have had a canary. Would the bird have squawked about hazardous working conditions that often led to injured arms and legs? Would it have warned about suffocating air filled with sweat, disease and factory dust leading to epidemic levels of consumption (tuberculosis) among workers? Would the bird have spotted the fateful locked exit doors?
I'll never know the anguished cries and panic in Sarah's eyes when the flames burst from piles of finished clothing left scattered throughout the factory. Did she bang on the exit doors in frustration when she found them locked? Did she consider following in the footsteps of other terrified girls who jumped to their deaths from the ninth-floor window to flee the conflagration? Or did she stand in defiance as the flames extinguished her young body?
All I know is that Sarah was one of 146 employees who lost their lives in the worst industrial disaster in New York City history — and it was entirely preventable.
While some decry the union movement, in the aftermath of the Triangle Fire in 1911, it was the International Ladies Garment Workers Union that led the fight that won landmark protections for better working conditions, child labor restrictions and limits on working hours. Through protests and through education, the labor movement helped wipe out sweatshops and increase workers' wages, enabling the rise of the middle class.
Over time, many of these factories moved south and ultimately out of the country, facilitated by "free trade" laws such as NAFTA that offered multinational corporations access to developing countries where labor costs were cheaper and working conditions were potentially lethal. Today, 97 percent of all clothing is made offshore, the vast majority under harsh sweatshop conditions. The same applies to auto parts, computers, cellphones and children's toys.
As we've seen from the Bangladesh disaster and previous fires and explosions in factories in Vietnam, India and China, there is a high cost for cheap goods. That cost results in a corporate "race to the bottom" for cheap wages, poorly constructed and maintained buildings and lots of misery for workers around the world. And who pays? Both foreign workers who make our cheap goods and us due to a lowered quality of life, decreased wages and benefits as our good jobs go overseas, leaving us with nothing but low-paying service jobs.
What we often forget is that we have choices and a tremendous power to make a difference with our dollars. We don't have to choose cheap goods that leave the blood of all of the Sarahs, Savitas and Sadias on our hands and the stain of their impoverished lives on our clothing. We have the power to make a difference using the power of our purchasing dollars.
While we may not spend the time making our own clothing from flax like the old-timers in Hendersonville did, we can spend our dollars with integrity, feeling good about the decisions we've made and teaching our children and grandchildren that what we buy and who we buy from says a lot about who we are.
Buying local is always a great first step since you'll be buying from people you know while keeping your dollars in the community. It's hard to find local clothing, but we can buy our food locally, as well as honey, wine, plants, flowers, soaps, perfumes and more.
I was surprised to find that besides food and local crafts, our very own Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project has local sources for live Christmas trees, jewelry, clothing, recycled bicycles, candles, lotions, chocolate and much more. Find them at asapconnections.org. We also have a growing number of local businesses that refurbish or sell recycled computers, sporting goods items, and even one that sells shirts and hats from recycled materials.
For other products, look for the "fair trade" label on clothing, coffee and other items that indicate that the workers are paid a living wage and funds are made available for social, economic and environmental development projects to help the communities become more sustainable. To find out more about fair trade items and how they help producers as well as the community, go to www.fairtradefederation.org. Many of these items can be purchased from our local Hendersonville Community Co-op.
Finally, you can add your voice to demand that factories that produce the clothing we wear create minimum standards for employee health, safety and wages. You can sign a petition about this at www.globallabourrights.org.
Let's make sure my great aunt Sarah and the 1,100 people who died last month in Bangladesh did not die in vain.
David Weintraub is a local writer, filmmaker and environmental troublemaker. Reach him at email@example.com.


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North American Juniors Game Night: 11/8/10
World Junior A Challenge
Canada East 1 vs. USA 6
C Jimmy Mullin, USA: 3-0-3, 0 PIM
USA opened defense of their 2009 Gold medal with a convincing 6-1 win over Canada East. Lightning prospect Jimmy Mullin led the way for the Americans with a hat trick. He was originally credited with an assist on USA's first goal, but it was later changed to his goal. The Fargo Force (USHL) forward followed that up with USA's second goal, giving the Americans a 2-1 lead in the second period. He completed the hat trick in Penticton, B.C., with the USA's final goal mid-way through the third period. (Hockey Canada photo)
Canada West 4 vs. Switzerland 5 (OT)
C Brendan O'Donnell, CW: 0-1-1, 0 PIM
Canada West found themselves down 3-0 going into the third period of their WJAC opener before mounting a furious comeback to send the game to overtime. Lighting prospect Brendan O'Donnell, playing on his home ice in Penticton, earned the primary assist on West's game tying goal with just over 6 minutes to go in the game. The Swiss won on an overtime goal scored on the power play. West had taken a delay of game penalty in the closing seconds of the third period.
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Hardaway leads No. 3 Michigan to 76-74 win over No. 10 Ohio State in OT thriller
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ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Tim Hardaway Jr. brought Michigan back with a relentless streak of 3-point shooting, then blocked a shot by Aaron Craft in the final seconds of overtime to give the third-ranked Wolverines a 76-74 victory over No. 10 Ohio State on Tuesday night.
Hardaway finished with 23 points, including five straight 3-pointers in the second half. The Wolverines (21-2, 8-2 Big Ten) led by two points when Craft rushed the ball into the frontcourt after a missed Michigan free throw. He got all the way to the basket, but Hardaway was there to smother his last-ditch attempt to tie it.
After scoring at will most of the second half, Ohio State (17-5, 7-3) managed only two points in overtime.


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Last year, ARKive ran a blog about the devastating effects of the cattle drug diclofenac on vulture populations in India. The Indian vulture, slender-billed vulture and Asian white-backed vulture have all suffered dramatic population crashes of between 97 and 99.9% as a result of ingesting the drug and are all now classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List.
Neloy Bandyopadhyay, one of ARKive's media donors, decided something had to be done to raise awareness of the plight of these important birds and the effects the drug is having on their populations, and so he made a film called 'The Last Hope'. Here he tells us a bit more about himself and his increasingly important work.
Q: We thought your film was very inspiring and informative. Can you tell us more about what you do and why you decided to make a film about this conservation issue?
By trade I am an Information Security Consultant, but I am also a naturalist, wildlife photographer and filmmaker. I try to use my films and photographs as instruments to raise interest and awareness, and encourage the conservation of nature and wildlife, which are at the mercy of civilisation. I was the director, editor and cameraman for my film 'The Last Hope', a documentary on the Asian vulture crisis, which has gained nationwide interest since its release.
The idea of a short film on Asian vultures came to me while I was taking some still images of the Indian vulture. I wanted to broadcast a message about the importance of vultures in ecosystems, and decided a short film would be a more effective way to communicate the message to an audience than some still photographs. It was a self-funded film and I tried to portray the importance of these scavenging birds and highlight the effort required to save them with very limited funds and infrastructure.
Q: Can you tell us more about the film?
'The Last Hope' is a short film about the relentless struggle of vulture conservationists in India and the subcontinent. Conservationists are fighting a tough battle to save this great scavenger bird from the brink of extinction. The film was made to raise awareness of the importance of vultures in nature and the effects that the cattle drug diclofenac has on vulture populations.
Over the last few decades, Asian vultures have faced a catastrophic decline in numbers. Five species of Gyps vulture have experienced more than a 90% decline in numbers, which is one of the fastest recorded declines in the animal kingdom. When this was noticed by scientists, it was almost too late and the birds were on the edge of extinction.
It was the Bombay Natural History Society who first observed the decline of the Gyps vultures. More research revealed that the veterinary drug diclofenac, which was used on injured or diseased cattle for pain relief before death, was the reason for the vulture population's decline. The vultures would feed on the cattle carcasses and ingest the drug, which poisoned them.
The situation was alarming; however, scientists around the world didn't waste any time in attempting to save the species. The government of India and, later, the governments of Pakistan, Nepal and Bangladesh also provided support by banning the killer drug in 2006.
My film showcases the battle being fought by scientists, conservationists and governments to save these fantastic birds. It is a message to the public to inform them of the important role that vultures play within ecosystems, and that diclofenac needs to be completely phased out, as it is still illegally sold in some pharmacies.
Q: Why do you think ARKive is important?
I think that awareness is the key to conservation. ARKive is one of the best organisations working towards educating people about conservation issues. With a large audience from all over the world, ARKive is a fantastic platform for showcasing endangered species and promoting conservation, and it has been doing it successfully for years.
The issue of the Asian vulture crisis is still unknown to many in the world. However, I hope that more people will come to know about the killer side of diclofenac through reading this blog on ARKive and watching my film.
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The Soliwave FQR56 microwave barrier uses a contact-free procedure for detection of point levels. It can be installed in containers, conduits, shafts or on free fall shafts. It is possible to take a measurement through non-metallic container materials from the outside. Suitable as point level switch for controlling and counting all types of bulk solids. It interacts with the Soliwave FDR56 receiver.
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Mechanically compatible to FQR50/FDR50 microwave barrier, existing process connections can continue to be used; likewise, accessories such as adapter flanges, installation brackets and sight glasses can continue to be used
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This series is aimed at programming language aficionados. There's a lot of very abstract writing about programming languages and a lot of simple minded "language X sux!" style blog posts by people who know next to nothing about programming. What I feel is sorely missing is a kind of article that deliberately sacrifices the last 10% of precision that make the theoretical articles dry and long winded but still makes a point and discusses the various trade offs involved. This series is meant to fill that void and hopefully start a lot of discussions that are more enlightening than the articles themselves. I will point out some parallels in different parts of computing that I haven't seen mentioned as well as analyze some well known rules of thumb and link to interesting blogs and articles.
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There's nothing more classic than the family portrait, and with the modern day accessibility of so many amazing artists via places like Etsy, there are even more unique options for you that go beyond the typical family photograph.
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For more than 80 years the Houghton College Choir has committed itself to world-class performances rooted in the sacred a cappella tradition. The College Choir has performed in renowned concert halls and churches across the United States and abroad.
Widely acclaimed for its artistry and sensitivity, the Houghton College Choir upholds the sacred a cappella choral tradition of its origins, while flexibly embracing a diversity of choral styles. Whether performing a renaissance mass setting, a baroque motet, or an African American spiritual, the choir delights in well-crafted sacred choral music.
The College Choir has performed at the Vatican, Lincoln Center, Cathedral of St. Joseph's in Hartford, Heinz Memorial Chapel in Pittsburgh, the Basilica of St. Mary's in Minneapolis, Fourth Presbyterian Church in Chicago, and the Church of the Holy Trinity at Rittenhouse Square in Philadelphia. Concert tours have taken the choir all across the world including performances in Austria, Czechoslovakia, Estonia, France, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Germany, Poland, Russia, South Korea and Spain.
The choir has been invited to sing for state and divisional American Choral Directors Association (ACDA) chapters and the National Association of Music Education (NAfME) conferences. Additional performances include the United Nations, World Council of Churches, and the Association of Evangelical's National Convention. Choral-orchestral partners have included the Buffalo Philharmonic, Rochester Philharmonic & Southern Tier Symphony Orchestras.


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Transylvania County commissioners approved a $20,000 funding request from a citizen's group Monday to help deal with log jams that pose a hazard to boater safety, commerce and the environment along the French Broad River.
Transylvania County commissioners approved a $20,000 funding request from a citizen's group Monday to help deal with log jams that pose a hazard to boater safety, commerce and the environment along the French Broad River.
The French Broad River Stewards formed in response to a massive log jam that developed near Penrose in 2011, which thwarted river traffic and eventually washed out the river's channel to more than double its normal width. The 250-foot-wide clog cost $51,000 in local, state and federal funds to remove and fix.
Now another sizable log jam has formed near the French Broad's confluence with the Little River that completely blocks the main channel, said Eric Caldwell, Transylvania's Cooperative Extension director and a member of the volunteer-run River Stewards.
"The money will be used initially to clean up the current log jam and then any smaller ones, and buy some time so some plans and protocols can be developed to deal with future debris jams," Caldwell said.
The River Stewards have developed a five-point proposal that they presented to commissioners to mitigate river obstructions, in order to protect the safety of recreational boaters, save money and prevent riverbank erosion that destroys property and sullies water quality.
"The idea is catching these things quickly and getting them out while it's manageable, so it doesn't take a ton of money and effort," Caldwell said. "Cutting out one tree from the river isn't expensive, but removing four that are intertwined like those (near Little River) gets more costly."
And it's not just cleanup costs at stake, river advocates say. Log jams back up water against banks, washing away soil used for farming and livestock. Liveries like Headwaters Outfitters in Rosman depend on clear egress for their livelihoods, but recreational traffic feeds a wide range of local businesses, they say.
"It's obviously important for boater safety, but what all those boaters represent is an economic engine," said French Broad Riverkeeper Hartwell Carson. "All those people who camp at our campsites and use Headwaters for shuttles, and buy gas and supplies in Brevard, that all has economic consequences for Transylvania County. And I think it could be greatly enhanced, but I don't think it will if there are obstacles in the river."
Carson's employer, the Western North Carolina Alliance, created a paddle trail that added six paddle-in, reservable campsites linking all 150 miles of the French Broad from Rosman to Douglas Lake in Tennessee, including four sites in Transylvania and Henderson counties. One of those, Little River Campground at mile 31, is just below the latest log jam.
"It's literally 100 yards downstream, so we were steering people away from the campground all summer because of the debris jam," Carson said. "It's a key spot in the river, if you're trying to travel from the upper river down to the middle section."
Use of the paddle trail rose from 300 reservations in 2011 to more than 400 this year, Carson said, despite the summer's inhospitable weather. "I think that will go up dramatically next year, if we have good weather," he said, with accompanying rises in local spending by visiting paddlers.
He cited a 2001 economic study of water trails in eastern North Carolina that showed paddlers on multi-day trips spend an average of $88 per day on food, lodging, retail purchases and services such as boat rentals.
Heavy summer flooding downed so many trees below Headwaters' private Hannah Ford campground that the outfitter was forced to cease running its popular 10- and 20-mile trips to take-outs at Island Ford and Hap Simpson late in the summer, said Director of Operations Allie Kozak.
"There were so many trees down, we couldn't keep up with it," she said, adding the outfitter plans to resume those trips next spring.
Kozak said she was "thrilled" by the commissioners' vote Monday. Headwaters employees worked hard to keep the stretch from Rosman to Hannah Ford open this summer, she said, with customer safety as their top goal. Kozak also maintains a Facebook page designed by the River Stewards to track and alert boaters of hazards.
"We don't want people to get hurt on the river," she said. "We don't want to see those bad PR things in the news and have people think the French Broad in Transylvania County is a dangerous place."
In August, emergency crews had to rescue about a dozen kayakers, canoeists and inner-tubers who got entangled in a downed tree near the Island Ford Road bridge. The floaters were part of a large private group that set out from Rosman at a time when Headwaters wasn't running trips because of high water concerns, Kozak said.
Long-term, River Steward volunteers plan to educate landowners about the importance of maintaining streamside vegetation, Caldwell said, and hopefully leverage some of the commissioners' "seed money" into grants or cost-share projects to help pay for preventative work along the French Broad.
"One of the messages we want to get out there is, 'When you see (trees) leaning precariously, get them removed before they become a problem,' " he said.
The French Broad River Stewards will hold an organizational meeting at 6 p.m. Dec. 19 at the Transylvania Cooperative Extension Center, 98 E. Morgan St. in Brevard. Anyone interested in protecting the upper French Broad is invited to attend.


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Why I chose Fletcher: The Fletcher School's stellar reputation in International Relations is known the world over and is the main reason the school is so attractive to such a diverse group of individuals. The leaders of tomorrow meet here, and will forge relationships that will continue to bear fruit in the decades to come. Coupled with a demanding academic environment, Fletcher ensures that students learn not only in the classroom setting, but from each other as well. In today's world, where boundaries and relationships between countries are blurred at an ever-increasing rate, where those who would seek to represent their nations on the world stage are required to be knowledgeable in international relations, it is incumbent upon us to attain the highest quality education possible. Global partnerships are not just an option; they are becoming a required ingredient in the recipe for success for any organization. Our nation's armed forces are not unlike an international business, engaged in conflicts around the globe. As a result of prolonged immersion in these operations, our military has been forced to change the way it thinks and the way it approaches and solves both conventional and unconventional problems. I am a professional military officer, and the skills of conflict resolution, crisis management, and cultural awareness that I will sharpen at Fletcher will make me a well-rounded leader.
How my experience at Fletcher has changed the way I look at the world: It is essential in today's world for a corps of professional military officers to have a solid understanding of international relations, foreign policy, and diplomacy. It is no longer sufficient to be merely an expert in your lane. Fletcher's effort to provide a program that enables students to fully understand and appreciate the complexities of the world that surrounds us is invaluable. I have learned much about my classmates, many of whom have accomplished much in their lives. It is their life experiences that provide the rich base of knowledge that Fletcher in turn builds upon. The courses offered here are second to none, bringing unrivaled instruction in International Relations. My time here has truly been enlightening.
National Geographic
Visiting D-Day beaches in Normandy, France, 2011
The need for today's military leaders to be well versed in global conflict resolution and international relations.
The Assistant Commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps, General Joseph Dunford
The Role of Force in International Politics


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These organizations offer a wide variety of workshops and conferences, financial assistance, directories and other resources that can help you as a small business owner:
US Small Business Administration - provides programs and services to help small business owners, including information about financial assistance, trainings and counseling, regulatory information and contract opportunities.
National Association of Small Business Contractors - a trade association that supports the interests of America's small business suppliers who provide goods and services to government, prime contractor, and corporate buyers.
StartupLoans.org - a resource that provides factual information about the lending industry, and resources for businesses such as incorporation portals, state by state resources, and free publications for e-books with common trends and business research.
US Chamber of Commerce - the world's largest business federation representing the interests of more than 3 million businesses of all sizes. 96% of US Chamber members are small businesses.
Women Impacting Public Policy - an advocacy organization for female and minority small business owners.
IBM 100 - to celebrate IBM's 100th anniversity they are sharing a Student Entrepreneurs guide on their website that you can download. This toolkit provides you with many great resources on how to turn an idea into a business.
There are tons of resources out there for entrepreneurs these days. Here are just a few that we like. You can also read our blog and listen to our podcast series for business tips and stories of success from other aspiring and established entrepreneurs.
Entrepreneur magazine offers tips on all things related to your business, including marketing & sales, human resources, technology, home-based businesses and more.
Small Business and Self-Employed Tax Center - The IRS has compiled a robust list of resources related to issues such as registering your business, employment taxes, health coverage legislation and other essential topics.
List of Legal Resources For Start-Ups and Entrepreneurs - this site compiles an extensive list of articles, blogs and online tools about various legal matters pertaining to launching a business.
The New Entrepreneur is Bloomberg BusinessWeek's blog geared toward the small business community.
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"The myth of misogyny: a re-analysis of women's inheritance in Islamic law"
In this article Chaudhry argues that the ratio of distribution between men and women is not two to one in all cases where men and women of the same class are inheriting together, and more importantly, that the distribution of inheritance through the fixed shares legislated by the Qur'an is not inherently gender-discriminatory, nor based on concepts of gender inferiority. If this was true, it would violate the two most central concepts of Islamic law. Part II elucidates the basic sources of Islamic law and these two important concepts which guide all Islamic legislation -- the pillars around which Islamic law evolves -- the concept of the intent of the law (maqasid) and the theory of effective causes of the law (ta'lil). Part III introduces the fixed shares of inheritance set forth in the Qur'an as they relate to several different classes of women. Part IV then analyzes the fixed shares in light of the concepts of maqasid and ta'lil, concluding that these two vital principles would be violated by the understanding that ratio differences, where they do exist, are based on gender inferiority. Part IV also attempts to discover what cause may exist for a two to one ratio in certain cases, and how women's shares may in fact be augmented by other provisions of Islamic law. Part V offers a brief comparison of women's inheritance laws in Islam with the succession laws of the United States.


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Triggers are things that make your child's asthma worse. Helping your child avoid triggers helps control your child's asthma. These pages cover the most common triggers, but your child may have others. Thinking about the things you need to do to reduce triggers can be overwhelming. Start by working to control the ones that affect your child most. Set one or two simple, realistic goals for reducing triggers. Give yourself a deadline. Then, when you meet a goal, set a new one.
When a person has asthma, his or her airways are sensitive. These lung irritants affect all people with asthma.
Smoke can trigger asthma. To protect your child:
If you smoke, quit. This may be the single best thing you can do to control your child's asthma. Ask your healthcare provider for help in quitting. Contact the American Lung Association to learn about stop-smoking programs and support groups.
Urge any members of your household who smoke to quit.
Keep your home and car free of tobacco smoke, incense, and smoke from a fireplace.
Keep your child out of smoky places.
A cold or the flu can trigger asthma symptoms. To avoid cold and flu germs:
Have your child wash his or her hands often with plain soap and water. (Use an alcohol-based cleanser when you don't have access to water.)
Have your child get a yearly flu shot.
Scents and chemicals can trigger asthma. To reduce these triggers:
Use unscented pump sprays instead of aerosols.
Switch to unscented soap, lotion, toilet paper, and cleaning products.
Don't use air fresheners or perfume.
If you have a gas stove, use the exhaust fan when the stove is on. Make sure pilot lights are adjusted properly. (Your utility company can help with this.)
Some types of weather can trigger asthma. Wind spreads pollen and mold. Heat traps air pollution. Cold air can be a trigger all by itself. Of course, you can't control the weather! So how can you prevent weather from triggering a flare-up? The best way is to make sure your child takes his or her long-term controller medication. If cold air is a trigger, wearing a scarf over the nose and mouth when outside on cold days may help.
In children with asthma, allergies can trigger flare-ups. Some common allergens are listed here. If your child is allergic to any of these triggers, try these tips. Your healthcare provider may have more suggestions.
Dust mites are tiny creatures that live in house dust. Cleaning or removing things that trap dust helps to control them. Start with your child's bedroom:
Wash all bedding and stuffed animals weekly in hot (130°F) water.
Vacuum every week. Using a vacuum with a HEPA (high efficiency particulate air) filter is best.
Put allergen-impermeable covers over pillows and mattresses.
Furry or feathered animals are common sources of allergens. If your child is allergic, keep these animals away from your child. If you have a furry or feathered pet, you can:
Find the pet a new home. This can be sad, but it is the best option for your child's health.
Keep the pet outside. If this is not possible, keep the pet out of the child's bedroom. Bathe the pet weekly if possible.
Also be sure that your child has no down (feather) pillows or bedding.
Mold thrives in damp places. To reduce mold:
Fix leaks.
Use a dehumidifier to help keep air drier. (30% to 50% humidity is ideal.)
Pollen from grasses, trees, and weeds can cause allergies. If you have an air conditioner, use it during seasons when a lot of pollen is in the air. This lets you keep windows closed, so less pollen gets in.


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EDITOR�S NOTE: This letter was submitted by teacher assistant Tara Wood-Braxton for the listed students who are members of Miss Bowen�s third grade reading class at Eastlawn Elementary School. The letter uses elements from all of the listed students, who are given credit for the passages for which they are responsible.
Do you recycle? Here�s why you should. We all should recycle to help the planet, animals, and people. We should collect cans, bottles, plastic, and paper. (Jamir) You do not have to put paper, chip bags, and Little Debbie snack wrappers in people�s yards. You should have a place for your water bottles and soup cans. (Jaylen) We read a book called �Growing Up Green� by Claire Daniel. (We) learned we should recycle because we can make the world a better place. If you don�t like recycling then you should change and do the earth a favor. If you are going to dump a can or milk jug reuse it instead! (Natalie) In the story, a girl named Samantha hated recycling but then one summer she went to her grandmother�s house and her grandmother taught what was so good about recycling. By the end of the story, she liked recycling and was going to go back to her house and teach others why they should recycle. I think all people should recycle because you make less trash. (Caleb) Since reading the book, I have seen why recycling is better for the world. Now animals cannot die, we can have a cleaner and people won�t get sick either from all the trash. People can also plant a garden to save energy from running store to store. Our world can be better if we work together. (Tayanna).


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Lancaster Super Speedway had another rain out for the 2015 racing season Saturday, July 18 at the half-mile track.
LSS officials, with the weather cancelation, are gearing up for a big race this weekend.
Lancaster Super Speedway features six divisions of racing Saturday night, July 18 at the half-mile track.
Lancaster Super Speedway will offer bang-up racing action at the half-mile oval on Saturday, July Fourth.
LSS will host the Cauthen Motors July Fourth Showdown to highlight its Independence Day celebration of our nation's 239th birthday.
Lancaster Super Speedway fans were provided thrilling racing Saturday night, June 27 at the half-mile dirt oval.
In the Faith Funderburke Realty Super Stock main event, the front row was Andy Hodges and Joseph Engelbrecht.
The Lancaster Super Speedway caps the June schedule with six divisions of racing Saturday, June 27.
The LSS card is highlighted by the return of the SECA Crate Late Model Division, Faith Funderburke Realty Super Stock, Deal 1 Auto Sales SECA Crate Sportsman, Cauthen Motors Renegades, U.S. Bonding Vintage and M&M Garage Extreme.
Action last week, June 20, provided some of the best racing of the season as some tempers were flaring as well.
Travis Sharpe captured the second annual Buddy Crook Memorial Race, featuring the Monster Minis at Lancaster Super Speedway on Saturday, June 20.
The Monster Minis front row for the $2,500-to-win Buddy Crook Memorial had Wes Helms and Nick Walker.
Lancaster Super Speedway will be honoring one of its true track legends Saturday, June 20.
The half-mile dirt track will host the second annual Buddy Crook Memorial race in memory of the LSS racing legend.
Brent Hodges earned the Baker bounty, taking the checkers in the Faith Funderburke Realty Super Stock main event Saturday, June 13.
The front row had Joseph Richardson and Artie Brownell, and at the green flag Richardson, Brownell, Johnny Starkey and Hodges battled for the lead entering turn one.
Lancaster Super Speedway roars back into action Saturday night, June 13.
All rainout tickets from this past Saturday night, June 6, will be honored Saturday.
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Registration and Title Bulletin - #006-13
Date: February 25, 2013
To: All County Tax Assessor-Collectors
Subject: Use of "Record Not Applicable" in the Registration and Title System (RTS)
To rescind RTB #137-03, and provide updated direction regarding the correct use of "Record Not Applicable" (RNA) in RTS.
There may be some confusion when processing registration and/or title transactions, as to when the selection of "Record Not Applicable" is allowed. Use of this selection may create two records in RTS for the same vehicle. RNA should only be used when there is proof of ownership evidence issued at a later date than the Texas title record, AND the Texas registration is current. This does not apply if the current Texas record is a Registration Purposes Only (RPO) record. If the current record is an RPO, continue with the same record; do not use "Record Not Applicable."
Proper use of RNA may also apply in the following scenarios:
- Non-titled trailer not required to have an assigned vehicle identification number; or
- Non-titled farm trailer sold to an applicant who is not eligible for farm registration.
Be sure to verify date of the Texas record against any new evidence submitted. If you are unsure, consult your supervisor.
For non-titled trailers, create a new non-title record, and require the applicant to provide the previous registration receipt or ownership document. If the owner has no registration or title evidence, a court order, bonded title, or tax collector hearing will be required. Remember to carry forward all title remarks or brands (salvage, flood damage, replica, etc.).
If you have questions, please contact your local TxDMV Regional Service Center.


text: Not going to open another topic for this, but I've got a new problem. The server always says my password is wrong (but I DO enter it CORRECT). Someone who knows how to fix it? Recorded a movie from how I create step by step a new email and try it in a webmail client. You can download the movie here (+-16MB, extracted +-26MB): http://cl.ly/2o232j081V2v11422530


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Department of Revenue News Release
November 18, 2011Number of Missourians renewing their license plates online triples in two years, Dept. of Revenue reports
Website more convenient for citizens; makes state business more efficient
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - Continuing with Gov. Jay Nixon's call to increase government efficiency, the Missouri Department of Revenue is using technology to improve the way drivers renew their license plates online. Since 2009, the number of Missourians using this service has more than tripled from a little more than 39,000 plates renewed in fiscal year 2009, to nearly 137,000 plates renewed in fiscal year 2011. Already in the first quarter of fiscal year 2012, more than 46,000 Missourians have logged on and renewed their plates. State fiscal years run from July 1 to June 30.
"Governor Nixon made it clear that citizens rightfully expect and deserve more efficient and convenient access to state services," said Alana M. Barragán-Scott, director of the Missouri Department of Revenue. "With more than a 300 percent increase in the number of people opting to go online instead of standing in line, it's a good sign we're on the right track."
Currently, Missouri drivers in 71 counties and the city of St. Louis can renew their plates online, 24 hours a day, at plates.mo.gov. The website provides convenience, speed and security for its users. When vehicle owners renew their tags, they can print temporary registration receipts to keep in their cars until the official renewal stickers arrive in the mail.
The counties in Missouri which are not currently participating in the online system can work with the Department of Revenue to begin providing electronic proof of property tax payments, so that residents within these counties can also renew their plates online.
"We look forward to continuing to increase participation in this service by promoting its availability and helping county governments ensure that it's accessible to as many Missourians as possible," Barragán-Scott said. "The incredible success we've seen thus far is just the beginning of what's possible to make renewing your license plates easier, faster and more efficient."
The Missouri Department of Revenue is now on Twitter! To follow the Department, go to http://twitter.com/MoRevenue.


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A sad story I wrote in class a long time ago
Thinking out loud
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Picture this: It's summer, it's hot, your children are home from school, they want to go outside, they want to play with their friends, they want to go to the swimming pool. Because you live in 2013, they can and they do.
But it hasn't always been that way. Some folks can remember summers in the late 1940s. It was hot and kids had just as much energy, if not more. But you wouldn't dream of letting them go swimming, or even out of the house, because there was a highly contagious disease going around out there that could cause paralysis and even death. It was called polio.
The healthy world that our kids grow up in today is made possible in part by the March of Dimes. Created in 1938 by President Franklin Roosevelt, who had polio himself, the March of Dimes funded research for the vaccines developed by Jonas Salk and Albert Sabin that would effectively end the polio epidemic in the United States, setting countless parents' minds at ease. There hasn't been a single new case of polio here in more than three decades.
For the March of Dimes, the polio vaccine was only the beginning of its work to help make kids and babies healthier.
Flash forward with me to the 1960s:
You're expecting your first child when you develop a fever, swollen lymph nodes and a strange rash. You have rubella, commonly known as German measles.
This isn't terribly surprising, as epidemics take place every six to nine years, but because you're pregnant, if you pass the disease to your unborn child, she could be born with severe birth defects.
In 1969, Dr. Virginia Apgar and the March of Dimes led a rubella immunization program, with the goal of eradicating congenital rubella syndrome. Today, the U.S. can boast that it hasn't had a case of congenital rubella syndrome in 30 years.
The 1960s also brought a new president, John F. Kennedy, who was an inspiration to a generation. But there was a sadness in the Kennedy family. A baby son, born too soon and weighing only 5 pounds, died from breathing problems. The world is left to wonder to this day what might have been if Patrick Bouvier Kennedy had lived.
Death was a tragic but common outcome of preterm births before the 1970s, when the March of Dimes called for a regionalized system of neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) to care for very sick babies all across the U.S.
The breathing problems that claimed the Kennedys' son remained a challenge until the 1980s, when March of Dimes grantee T. Allen Merritt of the University of California San Diego Medical Center developed "surfactant therapy" to help the immature lungs of babies born too small or too soon. This treatment is now used in hospitals every day and has saved the lives of tens of thousands of babies.
Advancements continued, and in 1993 the March of Dimes launched the National Folic Acid Campaign to raise awareness of the importance of this B vitamin in preventing serious birth defects of the brain and spine known as neural tube defects (NTDs), and to increase the number of childbearing-age women who consume a daily multivitamin with folic acid as part of a healthy diet.
The foundation also lobbied the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to add folic acid to the grain food supply, which was mandated in 1998. NTDs have declined by about one-third since food fortification.
With all these accomplishments, it's no exaggeration to say the March of Dimes touches the life of every baby in some way.
With the organization in its 75th year this year, funds are being allocated to research new treatments to prevent or halt preterm labor. And in communities across the country, more women are getting essential services and education to have the healthiest possible pregnancy.
Why the history lesson today? Because as parents in 2013, we're lucky. Our children will likely be healthier than any other children from previous generations.
And while most of the country is familiar with the name March of Dimes, few know the full scope of what this remarkable, uniquely American institution has done and is doing to create a healthier future for our children and our grandchildren. Just look how far they have come.
I hope you will support the March of Dimes this year by making a donation or participating in March for Babies in honor of its 75th birthday. To find out more, please contact 551-2640 or email firstname.lastname@example.com, or you can visit www.marchforbabies.org.
Carolyn MacIntosh is board chairwoman of the March of Dimes' Spartanburg Chapter.
March of Dimes has long, proud history of helping
Picture this: It's summer, it's hot, your children are home from school, they want to go outside, they want to play with their friends, they want to go to the swimming pool. Because you live in 2013, they can and they do.


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Mom Locked Up For Cheering At Child's Graduation!
"Shannon Cooper cheered as her daughter walked across the stage to get her diploma from South Florence High School Saturday night, but just minutes later, Shannon was handcuffed and arrested" - WPDE
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ColinOldnCranky wrote:AndrewBurns wrote:I wonder how many cars went through there in the same time without coming to the legally required full stop.
It always worries me to see as a first response to criticism something like this. Much akin to responding to a report that a woman was beaten by her boyfriend by voicing the question "I wonder if she upset him by...".
It worries me that you consider the to things comparable. It constantly amazes me how anal some of you guys are regarding such rules.


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|View Poll Results: Whos Under the Mask?
|Madaras Son
|Madaras Clone
|Madaras Ghost/Soul/Poltergeist given shape...
|Obitos Body, but not really Obito...
|Someone elses body (not Obitos)...
|Zetsus Love Child...
|Tobirama/Sarutobi/or anyone with a 'tobi' in their name...
|Bruce Wayne or other
|Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 316. You may not vote on this poll
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|2012-07-18, 10:43
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Join Date: Jan 2012
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I don't think Madara implanted "himself" into anything. Tobi acts too differently from Madara.
Also, the mere fact that Madara could be summoned through Edo Tensei kind of discounts the fact that Madara is still alive.
That being said, I will admit, I just don't want it to be Obito. And as long as there's only one circumstantial hint, I will keep hoping for the best. If not, I'm at least hoping for a damn good explanation.
|2012-07-18, 13:51
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I want to express my opinion too.
The chances for Tobi being Obito are icreasing. Why to think he is Obito ? When he died his whole right side was crushed by this rock, he gave his left eye to Kakashi. As we know during the battle between Minato and Tobi, when Tobi was hit with Rasengan something strange was falling from his arm, the same tissue was falling like the White Zetsu has. What if after the Obito incident someone spurred him (someone like Madara who wants Uchiha) and saved him by implanting Hashirama's cells in him in order to cure his body, to rehabilitate him. I consider that Madara Uchiha lived long after he had been "killed" because as we know he possesed Hashirama's cells. Also if we accept that Tobi is Obito how in the world Obito obtained a contract to summon Kurama ? Madara gave him this contract. Also i should note that if my theory is right Madara was looking for followers, he had a big grudge against Konoha and used Obito, moreover manipulated him to increase Obito's grudge itself and we can witness Madara's legacy. Also I think that in Obito(Tobi) activated his Mangekyou Sharingan either in the moment when he was crushed by the rock or when Madara passed him down his hatred, Obito was full of suffering and this triggered MS activation. Now remember that Kakashi can use Kamui - jutsu based on Tobi's space-time migration techniques. For Kakashi to be able to use space-time migration jutsu - this means there's an possibility that he has Tobi's ( Obito's) eye. Also until Kakashi there was anyone who could use Kamui but how did Tobi know about it [During Naruto vs. Sasuke (after Sasuke defeated Danzo) Kakashi wanted to wipe out Tobi, yet Tobi told him jutsu like this dont work on him] ? And again: how Tobi knew about Kamui, how was he able to detect it straight away after Kakashi showed his MS and even before the technique itself started to suck him up he told kakashi its not going to work. Maybe because Kakashi obtains the same technique as his old friend, Obito. He has grudge towards konoha and I think when Tobi summoned Kurama to attack Konoha he only had one eye (the eye in the hole of his mask) and hadnt had an eye in his right socket. So no one knew there is one extra living Uchiha. And why does Tobi have all these Sharingans in his laboratory ? I think its because after the Uchiha massacre he collected all the Sharingans left in the dead Uchiha people. And now we see Tobi reminding Kakashi that he(kakashi) has been living a life full of regrets.
And I suppose Madara told him all the secrets of the Uchiha clan, of SO6P. Everything. As i think of it I found this story sad. Of course this is if my theory is true.
2 problems to this theory: Kisame recognized Madara when Tobi took off his mask. Tobi should be the same age as Nagato which is very contradicting and less possible.
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-The Akimichi clan wears heavy armor, the Aburame clan wears clothing that covers most of their mouth and dark sun glasses.
-So Obito's father may have worn some type of goggle/mask hybrid or something similar to the ANBU masks and his son was imitating him by wearing goggles.
-Tobi now is just embracing the style his son was copying, but also he wears it to hide his identity because he is claiming to be someone he is not, Madara.
-Where if he was not wearing the mask he could not convince the Kages that he was Madara and therefore not start a war to draw out the jinchuuriki.
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If many are saying tobi=obito(infused with chunks of madara chakra)why is it that kurama hasn't recognized madaras chakra in tobi?when sasuke when into naruto and met the kyuubi at the beginning it was clear that kurama recognized madaras chakra and compared it to sasuke(sasuke's chakra being more sinister) as mentioned by kurama.and now that kurama is in talkin terms with naruto he hasn't said anything?or naruto should be able to sense madaras chakra as kurama is lending him power.
Also one thing that I'm quite sure of now after read chap 594 is that kakashi and tobi are related some way.quite sometime back I read somewhere that Kishi stated in his interview that kakshi has a big part to play in this war.
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For the love of God!
I always thought that Tobi was on of the sons of the Sage of Six paths .
But know it point to Obito being Tobi.
That comment to Kakashi made by Tobi almost made it certain that Obito is Tobi . Or the very least has a connection to Kakashi is someway to know anything about kakashi's life.
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Tobi addressed both Kakashi and Gai. The line about not remembering faces was for Gai. So Kishi was obviously implying Tobi knows them. It wasn't just Kakashi.
If you think about the type of villain Tobi is, an old and powerful entity who thinks he is on the level of Minato and Madara(if he Izuna), he shouldn't know or concern himself about personal traits of two Konoha jonin who were kids when he was unleashing the Kyuubi. But someone like Obito would since he grew up with Kakashi and Gai.
Kishi is going to have to come up with a really good explanation for how some of Obito is in Tobi. I don't want Tobi to be another Kabuto/Orochimaru/Danzou. Another guy who messed around with genetics and implanted DNA into himself. I'd rather him be just Izuna Uchiha.
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Ok folks, after reading all the great posts here in this thread, I tend to believe that basically everyone is right. Tobi could very well be Obito due to his space / time jutsu. He could very well be Shisui since he was able to control the 4th Mizukage (similar to Shisui), and he could very well be Nawaki because the timeline would match. The only way everyone can be correct is if Tobi is an experimental abomination created by Madara to be able to usurp everone's jutsu and memories once they are dead.
Let's not forget that in the Naruto world things aren't always what they seem. We saw Jiraiya fight against an already dead Yahico, but it actually turned out to be Nagato controlling the 6 pains. Sakura and Lady Chiyo fought against the 3rd Kazekage, but it was actually a puppet version of him. We also saw naruto fight against the 3rd Raikage, but it was actually an Edo Tensai version of him. Not to mention Orochimaro and his technique of taking over bodies.
We already know that Tobi has a way of storing the chakra of all the tailed beasts somehow, so why can't he do the same with dead shinobi, and redirect their jutsus and memories into his being. Madara probably created Tobi 60 years ago to be self sustaining using the 1st Hokage's DNA. Later on Tobi was able to usurp other shinobi such as Nawaki, Obito and Shisui into his being after their deaths (as well as other ninja from all five villages). This would not only give him their powers, but their memories and insight of their respective villages as well.
That being said, perhaps his body and soul usurping justu is limited to the recently deceased and cannot be used on someone dead for more than 24 hours. That's why he's not able to usurp already dead ninja from long ago. Also, perhaps his jutsu can only work if the shinobi is still very young such as Nawaki, Shisui and Obito. Zetsu was probably his lead into finding their recently deceased bodies before they decayed.
Tobi is no one and everyone at the same time!
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^Ahahaha, interesting theory that just might work, if you work out all of the kinks in it anyways.
Yeah as usual, I'm drawing a total blank on who he might be. There's still not enough evidence to point to any particular individual. "He knows Kakashi and Guy" doesn't really narrow it down much.
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I'd have to say tobi being obito's dad is more likely than any time traveling/aging asspull.
Tobi has wrinkles on his face from when he took his mask off Ingrid of Sasuke/blown off infront of konan. If Minato was still alive I don't think he would be thy wrinkly since jiraiya didnt have wrinkles.
Also, Minato would recognize fighting his student I would think that thoroughly rules out obito being tobi.
Tobi could name his son obito, and he could have been familiar with the other gennin in his son's age group (how he knows about Kakashi/Gai).
For this to work obito's dad madara has to be related to Madara or something.
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posted by Thom Holwerda on Sat 2nd Jun 2012 02:21 UTC, submitted by rohan_p
Good interview with Steven Solie - this bit stood out to me: "Although Hyperion has been using serial numbers for copies of AmigaOS since 4.0, it won't reveal sales numbers. Solie's 'personal guess' is that the system has 2000-5000 users. 'If you include all the various Amiga clones and emulators we would probably be talking about around 10000 users [in] total,' he adds, 'it is really difficult to judge because a majority of the users are rather quiet.'" Fascinating number - lower than I anticipated.


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LAUDERHILL, Fla. – They traveled to this cricket pitch on the outskirts of Fort Lauderdale to impress their potential employers. But first they had to find their footing.
The MLS Player Combine places these prospective professionals in a difficult spot: they travel to south Florida, meet their temporary teammates and step on the field within 24 hours. It is as difficult and grueling as it sounds for college kids already trying to work through the nerves generated by this high-pressure situation.
"Everyone's probably suffering a little bit from the jet lag," Northeastern forward Don Anding said. "Everyone's probably a little tight. But I was excited to get out and play the first game. I wanted to get it under my belt and get settled in."
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In its own way, the uncertainty of Day One provides insight into the available player pool. The observers watch keenly as each player processes the challenge in his own way. It isn't a smooth transition toward common ground. This year proved no exception to the established rule, though a few moments – Farrell's deft pass to prompt Carlos Alvarez's goal and a couple of fine strikes by Notre Dame midfielder Dillon Powers and Maryland midfielder John Stertzer – highlighted some of the quality on offer.
Everyone involved with the Combine will hope the usual uptick occurs between Day One and Day Two. With one match already in the books and a day of inquisition and rest ahead on Saturday, the players can locate that comfort level before returning to the field on Sunday.
And, if they do not state their case at that juncture, they can at least derive some encouragement from the words of one of the standouts from Day One.
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adiZero ends Day One at the top of the table
Game One: adiPower (red) 2, Prime (green) 2: Maryland midfielder John Stertzer (senior signing) opened the scoring after 25 minutes with a low half volley inside the far post for adiPower. Stefano Pinho (youth international) doubled the lead nine minutes after play resumed by turning home Don Anding's (Northeastern) square pass. Carlos Alvarez (UConn/senior signing) corralled a through ball to slot home to reduce the deficit and played Kekuta Manneh (Austin Aztex/Generation adidas) through to equalize after 63 minutes.
Game Two: adiZero (blue) 4, adiPure (light blue) 0: Dillon Powers (Notre Dame/senior signing) drove home from distance to open the scoring after seven minutes. Ashton Bennett (Coastal Carolina) slotted home Andrew Farrell's (Louisville/Generation adidas) sumptuous through ball to double the advantage in the 22nd minute. Luke Spencer (Xavier) and Charlie Rugg (Boston College) added further goals to ensure a comfortable margin of victory.
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"He's a forward, he's a defender, he's everything. To me, he's a great player. The way I see the guy, he's a great player. I have respect for the guy."
– UConn midfielder Carlos Alvarez on the debate surrounding Eriq Zavaleta's position at the next level
News and Notes
- Farrell drew plenty of attention on Day One after Furman defender Walker Zimmerman (Generation adidas) pulled out of the Combine with an undisclosed injury. His athleticism and his presence on and off the field warrant rave reviews, but his earnest approach dragged him a bit too far out of position and placed him into poor spots on several occasions.
- Alvarez spent a bit of time after his stellar Day One display talking about his discomfort about playing close to Zavaleta. His preferred station in central midfield may prove difficult to locate in MLS, though. Clubs must try to project where he can fit on the field if, as expected, he is forced to move elsewhere. At this point, there isn't a clear answer.
- Zavaleta displayed the type of strength you'd expect from a player of his size despite operating without much support in the first half. He also received some instant feedback after his solid showing from his uncle, former Chivas USA assistant coach Greg Vanney.
- Manneh turned heads with his considerable pace and his tricky operating up front. The key for him over the next two days? Showing enough polish to convince coaches that he won't have to sit and develop over the next couple of years.
- The inevitable comparisons between Virginia Commonwealth striker Jason Johnson and fellow Jamaican forward Darren Mattocks are inevitable, but they aren't entirely fair. Mattocks represented one of the best forward prospects to come out of college over the past few years. Johnson isn't in that class and doesn't possess Mattocks' pace. His indifferent Day One display and his overt preference for his left foot leaves plenty of room for improvement over the next couple of days, though.
- This batch of potentials youth internationals fits right into the usual pattern unless something shifts over the next two matchdays: some nice touches on the ball, but no real future in the league. The best of the lot on Day One – ex-Winthrop midfielder Alex Isern – is already 24.
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potassium / potash
Both the name of and the element potassium, element number 19, are derived from potash. Potassium was isolated from potash by British chemist Humphry Davy in 1807, as recorded in the Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society of that year:
Potassium and Sodium are the names by which I have ventured to call the two new substances.
The name is formed from the French word for potash, potasse + -ium1.
Potash was once literally ashes in a pot, the residue of burnt plant material. The word dates to the early 16th century. Over the centuries, exactly what is meant by potash has changed. Originally it was impure potassium carbonate obtained from the ashes of burnt plants; then as methods improved it denoted purer potassium carbonate. Senses over the years have included water with potassium salts and potassium hydroxide or caustic potash. In modern use, potash refers to any of the various salts of potassium, from whatever source, especially as used in fertilizer.
Potassium has the chemical symbol K, which is from the modern Latin kalium, formed from alkali.
1Oxford English Dictionary, potassium, 3rd Edition, December 2007, Oxford University Press, accessed 3 September 2009, http://dictionary.oed.com/cgi/entry/50185337.
2Oxford English Dictionary, potash, 3rd Edition, March 2009, Oxford University Press, accessed 3 September 2009, http://dictionary.oed.com/cgi/entry/50185328.
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"I fell in love with her the moment I met her," says Michael Mennello of his wife Marilyn, who died in 2006. "Art was one of our common denominators."
The couple married in 1977 and through the years established a formidable art collection. Now, for the first time, the museum they co-founded is hosting an exhibition of the paintings and other artwork that decorate the Winter Park home they shared.
"Style & Grace: Masterworks of American Art from the Collection of Michael A. and Marilyn L. Mennello" opens Friday, Jan. 20, with a free reception from 6-8 p.m.
Mennello director Frank Holt asked Mennello if he could exhibit the work publicly over cocktails.
"He said, 'Are you in a good mood?'" Mennello recalls. "I said I'm always in a good mood."
Holt remembers Mennello's response to his proposal. "He looked at me and said, 'I'm not sure I can live without them.'"
But at least for the length of the exhibition, he will. The two men walked through the Mennello house, sizing up the myriad works.
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"They've got multiple works by some of the biggies," Holt says. For example, they have several sculptures by Deborah Butterfield.
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Having that volume of work provides insight into the artist, Holt says. "For the majority of artists, you can't really read them from one work."
Holt says the Mennellos built their collections through a combination of intuition, reading and taking advice from other collectors.
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