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Cross tattoos for men are one of the top ten most popular tattoo designs worn by bearers. Among them are angels, flowers and zodiac. When choosing a permanent tattoo, you should always consider your beliefs and feelings. Make sure that whatever design you put on your skin, you seriously accept it for the rest of your life.
There are many designs of cross tattoos for men. The big question has always been which kind of cross tattoo should one get. Your decision of course, mainly depends on your belief and character. The cross is a symbolical shape to so many religious sectors, spiritual groups and other tribes. Well, I've narrowed the choices down to these four classifications of cross tattoos for men.
Christian or Catholic Cross Tattoos
The Christian design mainly symbolizes the bearer's faith. If you are looking for a design that can express your individuality, identity and most of all, your faith, then this kind of cross tattoo is for you. The wearer sees his body as a canvass where he can express his love for God and proclaim his faith and belief in Him.
Celtic Cross Tattoos
This certain design classification centers mainly on heritage more than faith. For the Irish, Scottish or Welsh and other Celts, this symbolizes their ethnicity. The complexity of the Celtic design mimics the elaborate interrelation of nature. The intricate weaves, spirals and mazes of their design showcases the cycle of life where there is no beginning and there is no end. It is a deep symbol for life and the seasons of nature.
Cross Moline Tattoos
Originally of English design, cross moline tattoos represent a time of knights, fair maidens, jousting tournaments, Renaissance period, slaying dragons, kings, queens and magic swords. The design of each cross was a way of identifying the combatants during battle when their faces are covered with iron masks and shields.
Gothic Cross Tattoo
More than a symbolic tattoo, the Gothic design represents pain, suffering and darkness. If you have a deeper understanding of the universe and if you find yourself out of place in the world because you feel different in a certain level, then this design can be very suitable for you. It is for someone who can truly relate to the dark side of life and is not afraid of living in it because he accepts it as it is - life.


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Johnson's Title Run Officially Over
It was here at Phoenix International Raceway last season where Jimmie Johnson somehow saved his run of championships, stretching a fuel run to the finish and keeping close enough to Denny Hamlin that he could overtake him in the finale the next week. The five-time champion needed an ever bigger miracle Sunday, as his unprecedented streak of five consecutive titles neared its last gasp.
He didn't get it. Johnson finished a mediocre 14th on what had traditionally been one of his better tracks, and fell 68 points behind leader Carl Edwards with only next week's season-ender at Homestead-Miami Speedway remaining. In the process, he was eliminated from contention for this year's championship, and the most dominant run the sport has ever seen came to a somewhat unceremonious end.
For the first time since 2005, NASCAR's premier series will have a new champion. For the first time in five years, a different driver will sit at the head table at the awards banquet. For the first time in half a decade, a vehicle besides the No. 48 hauler will occupy the first slot in the garage area every weekend.
"There's definitely disappointment," Johnson said on pit road after the race. "I think that will be the emotion I deal with first. And then over the offseason, I'm sure it will kick in some and reflect. I'll reflect then, but still -- in order for us to be where we want to be next year, we've got to work very, very hard during this offseason to understand what's up, and that's not going to make it all that relaxed. So, I'm up for the challenge. This team is. My guys work so hard, and we'll learn and grow from this."
For a driver who has built his reputation on excelling in the Chase, dominating the NASCAR playoff for most of its history, it's been an uncharacteristic climax to the season. Sunday marked his fifth finish outside the top 10 in this Chase, an amount that exceeds his number of finishes outside the top 10 in his previous three playoffs combined. Signs of vulnerability were evident even last year, when Johnson carried his program to another title despite the fact that his vehicles sometimes suffered a disadvantage in speed. This year thus far has brought just two victories, his lowest total since 2003, and he needs a good run at Homestead to keep his nine-year streak of top-five final points finishes intact.
"To a certain degree, being on top for as long as we have been takes a lot of effort to maintain that. It just takes a lot out of you," said Johnson, who stands fifth in points, two ahead of Matt Kenseth in sixth. "So this winter will be a nice winter to unplug and relax and really look internally and dissect the different areas of the race team and what we do and come back stronger. I've always learned more from tougher moments, and by no means is this a tough moment. Yes, the streak is gone, but we've still got a shot at a top-five in points, and that would be a big year still."
Either Edwards or Tony Stewart, the only two drivers still mathematically eligible for this year's championship, will succeed him. But it seems unlikely that anyone will ever match what Johnson has done.
"I don't see anybody doing it again," Stewart said. "I think it's been absolutely remarkable to begin with for Jimmie to put five in a row together. I know this year hasn't ended up the way he's wanted by any means. I think he goes to [the banquet in] Vegas and holds his head up high knowing what they've accomplished. The fact that there's a real good possibility in the history of the sport for eternity that it could never happen again. The competition gets tighter and tighter, tougher and tougher. I just think it's amazing.
"You understand why people didn't want him to win a sixth one. At the same time, I've said it from day one, how do you knock down a guy that's going out and doing what he's supposed to do? If we could trade places with him, we'd do it in a heartbeat, go out and win five in a row. I think you've got to tip your hat to him. I think that's something in NASCAR history that I would put my money on that it will never happen again. I'm willing to put that bet with anybody in this room right now. I just think it's remarkable at this level to do what he's done, what that team's done. I know this year hasn't ended the way they wanted, but I still think they have to have a lot of pride in knowing they've done something in the history of the sport that most likely will never be duplicated."
For Johnson, contemplating his place in history will come later. Now, he goes to Homestead trying to get one more race win, and stay in the top five in points. And for the first time in a long time, he'll do it without a championship on the line. Welcome to NASCAR's new normal, Jimmie Johnson standing on the sidelines and watching others vie for the crown.
"I've been racing 30 years -- shoot, 31 years, and I've won probably two other big championship along the way," Johnson said. "So, seven out of 31 years -- this is normal. What we did over the last five years is abnormal. And then now we'll get a taste of normalcy."

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I wish they made 120 lb vinyl!tortoise wrote:
YES! Ditto. I just bought the album "yes" on 120 lb vinyl.
Must not have had my tea yet.
I meant 180 gram vinyl.
I wish they made 120 lb vinyl!tortoise wrote:
YES! Ditto. I just bought the album "yes" on 120 lb vinyl.
rabbit wrote:When I heard this song I immediately went out to buy the album- Nicola Hitchcock is a genius.
Nicola Hitchcock - Surrender [Passive Aggressive]
Nice, I'm a big fan of Beach House & Deerhunter. I'll be sure to check out the other links, too.puerhking wrote:Here's a few good ones
Well, goes without saying, enjoyed with Mongolian Fu Cha:skilfautdire wrote:Check this one out. Part of my (now very, very new) discoveries.
(Mongolia) Hanggai
looks like they are comin to Beijing this 24th, I might have to check em out even though my knowledge about folk is limited to Bob Dylan and Nick Drakeskilfautdire wrote:Check this one out. Part of my (now very, very new) discoveries.
(Mongolia) Hanggai
The videos you can find of Hanggai on youtube does not describe the closeness, the sound quality, the 'occidentalization' of sorts that makes the songs lush while carrying over a warm feeling. Mastered in the U.K., garnished with some programming and sequences. The voices stand out, as well as the nature of the Mongolian string instruments. It's great in its simplicity.
Is this 'occidentalization' necessary ? I wonder. Could they have delivered such a product out of China only ? Will Chinese artists be able to do so in 10 years from now ?
The video link below has sequences from several places. Most of this was shot by a robotized camera arm at a Mongolian folk festival concert in Beijing (probably for TV), you can find another personalized, side view of most of that concert song on youtube.
A perhaps interesting note here is that it seems that Mongolian music is considered as part of the Chinese culture by the Han majority in China (after all many dynasties were founded by Mongolians) in a similar manner as Celtic music is part of England: it comes nevertheless carrying some uncertainty.
Ilchi, the perhaps leader of the group, was into the Beijing punk scene. There's a to-the-point quality to their songs, even if it could turn out that their lyrics are more or less mundane. I kind of doubt it.
I don't really want to make any advert here, but would like to point out that this is not a really hard to find CD (as opposed to some of the other musical choices I have made here), for anyone interested : it's available on Amazon (nicely priced too).
Again, the CD is great, and the videos you could find does not render this. The CD took me by surprise.


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Aiming at increasing the OpenCL developing, I created some wizards to start up an OpenCL application project using the SDK from NVidia, AMD or Intel. I've used Anjuta DevStudio on Linux.
This is just a first approach, so don't be disappointed if you need to do some changes. The wizards give you a simple functional code and you can work on this one.
System requirements (they depend on your goal):
- NVidia: GPU Computing SDK code samples, CUDA Toolkit (http://developer.nvidia.com)
- AMD APP SDK (http://developer.amd.com)
- INTEL OpenCL SDK (http://software.intel.com/en-us/articles/opencl-sdk)
- Anjuta DevStudio 2.30+
Usually, files with .cl extension don't have any associated language specification. Download the opencl.lang (http://www.streamcomputing.eu/downloads/?opencl.lang, by the way, thanks to streamcomputing blog) and copy it to your ~/.local/share/gtksourceview-2.0/language-specs directory. Make a test opening a .cl file with gedit.
Anjuta DevStudio
It is a versatile software development studio featuring a number of advanced programming facilities including project management, application wizard, interactive debugger, source editor, version control, GUI designer, profiler and many more tools. It focuses on providing simple and usable user interface, yet powerful for efficient development. [http://projects.gnome.org/anjuta/]
New OpenCL Wizards
Create (if that's not there) your ~/.local/share/anjuta/project
~/.local/share/anjuta/project$ wget https://sites.google.com/site/wendellrodrigues/projects/OpenCLWizards.tgz
~/.local/share/anjuta/project$ tar xvzf OpenCLWizards.tgz
Open anjuta and try to create a New Project.
Now we can see new types of project wizard in the C tab: AMD and Intel and in the C++ tab: AMD, Intel and NVidia.
For C++ applications the process is similar. The file templates are based on Template and TemplateC from the SDK and the projects will be created (default) in "samples/opencl/myprojects/app". If you change the default destination, please be careful of relative references in the Makefile.
NVidia SDK
For NVidia applications we have only the C++. Even though the samples' code are standard C, the provided Makefile and includes are made targeting g++. That's not a problem and you can write your code in C as well as C++. The wizard will ask you for the "NVIDIA_GPU_Computing_SDK" path. By default, projects will be created in "OpenCL/myprojects".
Intel SDK
Like for AMD SDK we have C and C++ wizards. But, they use Makefiles generated by the autotools. Intel SDK in Linux environments is not yet stable, so these wizards regard the folder where you have installed the lib64(yes, for Linux we have, until now, just the 64bits version) and include folders provided by the SDK package. By default projects will be installed at the same include and lib64 directory level.
Moreover, the Makefiles take into account these points:
- CL includes: -I../../include
- CL Dynamic Library: -lOpenCL (located at lib64/libOpenCL.so)
To run your OpenCL programs sometimes you need to define the work directory, executable and possible parameters.
Final Considerations
I hope these wizards give you some curiosity to start programming in OpenCL. Feel free to ask me if you have any questions or just to comment.


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SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) — Plug Power Inc. dropped Wednesday after the fuel-cell company reported weak quarterly results, while a downbeat outlook weighed on Fossil Group Inc.
Plug Power PLUG, -3.09% retreated 7.6% after the firm reported a first-quarter per share loss of 6 cents on an adjusted basis, and sales of $5.57 million. Analysts had forecast losses of 5 cents a share on revenue of $5.35 million, according to FactSet. Peers FuelCell Energy Inc. FCEL, -1.85% also fell 4.2% and Ballard Power Systems Inc. BLDP, -0.70% dropped 4.7%.
Fossil Group FOSL, -6.24% tumbled 8.9% after the clothing and accessories maker said it expects earnings for the current quarter that are below Wall Street forecasts. In its first-quarter results, the company said it is likely to earn between 90 cents and 97 cents a share in the second quarter on sales growth of 8% to 9.5%. Analysts polled by FactSet expected $1.16 per share on sales growth of 9.5%.
Whirlpool Corp. WHR, -0.97% shares slid 4.5%. The stock's rating was lowered to neutral from buy on slowing trends in the U.S. housing market, Barron's reported on Tuesday. News Corp. owns both Barron's and MarketWatch, the publisher of this report.
Take-Two Interactive Software Inc. TTWO, -3.32% fell 6.6% after the videogame company swung to a fourth-quarter loss, even though it beat analyst expectations. The "Grand Theft Auto" maker also gave a mixed earnings outlook for the current quarter.
Iron Mountain Inc. IRM, -0.99% shares gained 6.4%. The stock's positive rating was reaffirmed at Piper Jaffray on Wednesday, according to Analyst Ratings Network.
Western Digital Corp. WDC, -3.60% shares added 3.2%. The stock was upgraded to overweight from equalweight and its price target raised to $98 from $95 at Barclays.
Lo-Jack Corp. US:LOJN surged 21% after the firm said that an arbitration panel dismissed a contract dispute brought by a Brazilian licensee.
Tickers to watch
AOL: AOL Inc. US:AOL was in focus after the New York Stock Exchange said late Tuesday it would cancel some trades on the tech company's stock. Shares edged down 0.2%.
SHLD: Shares of Sears Holdings Corp. US:SHLD fell 2.8% after the retailer said it is exploring a sale of its 51% stake in Sears Canada. The struggling retailer has been making a series of changes under Chief Executive Edward Lampert, including spinning off its Lands' End Inc. business in April.
KEY: KeyCorp KEY, -2.22% shares declined 3.1%, among the worst S&P 500 performers. Analysts at Nomura on Wednesday initiated coverage of the stock at neutral with a target price of $14.
CSCO:Cisco Systems Inc. CSCO, -4.03% shares were mostly flat. The network-equipment company reports its earnings after the closing bell, and analysts expect sales to keep falling.
ARTX: Shares of Arotech Corp. ARTX, -1.47% jumped 22% after the defense and security-products company reported earnings of 5 cents a share on sales of $22.4 million late Tuesday. Only one analyst who covers Arotech had forecast profit of 2 cents a share on revenue of $21.3 million, according to FactSet.
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Note: This item is included with four others in the Game Point Counter Pack. Further information about each item can be found in the links listed on that page.
"Game Point Counter" should be a familiar sound to those who have played video games through the years. This sample is a single, repeating digital tone that would be heard as points are added to a final tally after completing a level or receiving a bonus.Thanks for listening.


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IKEA PS 2012: A Look at What's to Come from the Swedish Home Retailer
The buzz around the Apartment Therapy campfire this morning has been the peek into new products coming from IKEA. The retailer just released these photos of their IKEA PS 2012 Collection yesterday in Stockholm and we've all been chattering about our favorite pieces.
Started in 1995, IKEA's PS Collections (the PS stands for Post Scriptum) are the company's nod to cutting edge design at populist prices. Every three years IKEA rolls out a new collection. You may remember some pieces from previous collections - like the SVARVA and MASKROS lamps from 2009.
This year IKEA is bringing us vibrant colors, interesting shapes and fun details. The dresser in the lead photo was one of the favorites among the Apartment Therapy editors. And, personally, I'm in love with the new sofa with the blue metal frame and wonderful stitching detail on the cushions.
No word on when we'll see this new collection in the States but it looks like it'll hit stores in Europe and the UK in May.
Update: Word from IKEA is that the PS 2012 collection will be available in US stores in August!
Images: IKEA


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Panelled Stretch Cotton Shirt Dress
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- A sharply panelled A-line shirt dress shaped with exaggerated sleeves and gathering at the back waist.
- Dress length: 120cm/47.2in. This is based on a size UK 8 as proportions change slightly according to size.
- Model's height: 178cm/5ft 10in
- Outer: 97% cotton, 3% elastane
- Long sleeves with buttoned cuffs
- Concealed side zip and front button closure
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Actress Patricia Heaton, who stars in "The Middle," and her husband, actor David Hunt, put their home in Hancock Park up for sale at $8.295 million, and in three weeks it was in escrow.
The Italianate Mediterranean-style estate was built in 1923. The architect was Pasadena-based Elmer Grey, who designed the Beverly Hills Hotel, the Pasadena Playhouse and the Huntington Art Gallery, among other landmarks.
Nearly 8,400 square feet of interior space features Malibu tile, murals, wrought-iron work, a library, a billiard room, seven fireplaces, six bedrooms, five bathrooms, two offices and a guesthouse/screening room. There is a four-car garage and a motor court.
The grounds of more than an acre include a wisteria-covered arbor, patios, a swimming pool with a changing room and bathroom, a paddle tennis court and expansive lawns.
Heaton has played Midwestern mom Frankie Heck in the sitcom since 2009. She also starred on "Everybody Loves Raymond" from 1996 to 2005. Hunt has appeared on "Everybody Loves Raymond" and "24." He was in the 2012 TV movie "Liz & Dick," which starred Lindsay Lohan as Elizabeth Taylor.
The couple are selling because they plan to downsize now that their family is grown. They bought the property in 2001 for $4.85 million, public records show.
Lisa Hutchins of Coldwell Banker's Hancock Park North office is the listing agent.
Key change in Pacific Palisades
Country musician Brad Paisley and his wife, actress Kimberly Williams-Paisley, have listed a home in Pacific Palisades for $2.995 million.
The restored house, built in 1925, features a two-story living room with a fireplace, beamed ceilings and stained-glass windows. The 3,394-square-foot home has four bedrooms and three bathrooms. There is a detached garage with a bonus room, a lawn and citrus trees.
Singer-songwriter Paisley, 40, has toured with Reba McEntire and Taylor Swift, among others. His albums include "This Is Country Music" (2011) and "Time Well Wasted" (2005). The title of his upcoming CD will be "Wheelhouse."
Williams-Paisley, 41, is a regular on "Nashville" (2012-present). Her film work includes "We Are Marshall" (2006) and two "Father of the Bride" movies (1991 and 1995).
Daniel Lam of Sotheby's International Realty is the listing agent, according to the Multiple Listing Service.
They've done the groundwork
Perhaps they had a change of heart. Actors Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn have put a Pacific Palisades property they bought two years ago on the market at $6.5 million — minus the house.
The couple purchased the lot in early 2011 for $5.7 million, public records show, and razed the existing house and swimming pool. The graded lot of more than a half-acre is level and has views of Century City and the mountains.
Russell, 61, starred in the film "Touchback" (2011) and will star in the upcoming films "The Fix" and "Bone Tomahawk."
Hawn, 67, gained recognition among television viewers in the late 1960s for her role as a regular and dancer on "Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In." Among her film roles is "Cactus Flower" (1969), for which she won an Oscar for best supporting actress. She was nominated for best actress for "Private Benjamin" (1980).
Kimberley Pfeiffer of Coldwell Banker's Malibu Colony office is the listing agent.
Let the O.C. games begin
NBC and Olympics sportscaster Bob Costas and his wife, Jill, have bought a house in a gated community in Newport Coast for $4.7 million.
The more than half-acre lot contains a main house, a guesthouse, a saltwater swimming pool with spa, a cabana with a fireplace, a pool house with a kitchen and brick patios. There are four bedrooms, six bathrooms and 4,534 square feet of living space.
Costas, 60, has hosted nine Olympic Games.
Susan Scanlan and Darcy Ricci of Coldwell Banker Previews International were the listing agents.
Presidential premium in the Palisades
A home in Pacific Palisades that once belonged to President Ronald Reagan has sold for $5.211 million. The Midcentury-style house had been listed two months ago at $4.999 million. That's a 4% presidential premium.
Set on close to two-thirds of an acre in the Riviera neighborhood, the single-story house features floor-to-ceiling windows, a den with a wet bar, a flagstone fireplace, an island in the kitchen, four bedrooms, four bathrooms and 4,764 square feet of living space. The house opens to a swimming pool and patio with city and ocean views.
The property last sold in 1988 for $1.95 million, public records show.
Sally Forster Jones of Coldwell Banker's Beverly Hills South office was the listing agent. Michael Manheim of Prudential's Brentwood office represented the buyer.
A family effort in Toluca Lake
Actor Scott Baio and his siblings have sold their mother's Toluca Lake home for $3.15 million.
The 11,075-square-foot house sits on more than a half-acre of gated grounds. The expansive master suite includes a sitting room, two fireplaces, a gym, a sauna and an office. There are six bedrooms, nine bathrooms and a 10-car garage.
After roles in the sitcoms "Happy Days" (1977-84), "Joanie Loves Chachi" (1982-83) and "Charles in Charge" (1984-90), Baio gained a new generation of fans playing lawyer Bob Loblaw on "Arrested Development" (2005) and himself in "Scott Baio Is 45 ... and Single" (2007). He stars in the comedy "See Dad Run" (2012-present).
The property was purchased in 1994 for $1.305 million, according to public records.
Scott Sorrentino and Lisa Sorrentino of Rodeo Realty were the listing agents. Richard Stanley of Coldwell Banker's Los Feliz office represented the buyer.


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VISTA — Prosecutors say a gang member who killed a couple two years ago in Oceanside's Libby Lake Park has been sentenced to life in prison without parole.
Twenty-one-year-old Robert Al'c Bejaran (AWL-cee bah-SHAR'-ahn) was sentenced Wednesday after pleading guilty last month to two counts of murder with special circumstance allegations. Deputy District Attorney Cal Logan tells U-T San Diego (http://bit.ly/1d9P0F3 ) he talked to the victims' parents before agreeing to the sentence.
Authorities say Bejaran mistook 14-year-old Sandra Salgado and 16-year-old Fernando Solano for gang members involved in a turf war over the park. The couple had no gang ties.
The mothers of both teens cried in court.
Three others face lesser charges in the case.


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Finding ways to add value to a generic commodity like cottonseed may require thinking outside the box. But a Centre, Ala., company has taken it a step further: All the way to the ground.
Mulch & Seed Innovations LLC in Centre has been working with Cotton Incorporated's director of cottonseed marketing and research, Thomas Wedegaertner, to develop a new cottonseed-based product called GeoSkin Cotton Hydromulch.
The mulched cotton gin waste/byproduct mixed with water can be sprayed on areas of bare soil such as construction sites to prevent erosion. That's becoming an increasingly important topic for city, county and state governments, which are under pressure to reduce the amount of runoff from such sites.
"Erosion creates unsightly-looking gullies, and more importantly, they steal from private and commercial properties an irreplaceable item — soil," says Wedegaertner, a speaker at the Southern Cotton Ginners Association annual meeting in Memphis.
With the average variable and fixed costs of ginning and the price of cottonseed running neck and neck in recent years, ginners are fighting a losing battle to keep their heads above water. That is putting a premium on research efforts such as the GeoSkin product that is being developed in a former cottonseed delinting plant in Centre.
Mulch & Seed Innovations owner Andy Ellis said his company is competing with manufacturers of paper or wood-based mulch to get the attention of contractors.
"Our tests show that the cotton byproduct mulch is just as good as, or better than, paper or wood-based mulch," says Ellis. "But getting people to change and try something new has been somewhat difficult."
More than 300,000 tons of hydromulch are currently being used in the United States annually — a market the GeoSkin developers would like to tap into.


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Q: What is your opinion of my stock of Pfizer Inc.? A lot seems to be going on there. -- P.F., via the Internet
A: A year ago, no one could have predicted the world's largest drug company would select as its chief executive a lawyer with a relatively short pharmaceutical industry background.
But that happened over the summer when its general counsel of four years, Jeffrey Kindler, was put in charge. He promised to "transform every aspect of how we do business" and immediately put a streamlined management structure in place.
Wall Street seems delighted with the prospect of Kindler not only shaking up the stagnant company, but also guiding it through a maze of patent disputes, product lawsuits and federal regulation.
Pfizer (PFE) stock has gained 20 percent this year, reviving from declines of 13 percent last year and 24 percent in 2004.
The company beat earnings expectations in the second quarter on strong sales of its powerhouse cholesterol drug Lipitor and raised its guidance for the full year. It remains in excellent financial condition, with an AAA credit rating, strong dividend and aggressive share buyback program.
Kindler, a veteran of McDonald's Corp. and General Electric Co., receives a base salary of $1.35 million and will be eligible to earn a bonus equal to 150 percent of salary.
But don't be impressed with those numbers. He replaces former CEO Henry McKinnell, who earned $5.97 million in salary and bonus last year, and has an employment contract permitting a lump payment of $83 million at retirement.
While McKinnell remains chairman until February, he will leave a year earlier than scheduled due to controversy over his compensation and the company's lackluster returns.
The consensus recommendation on shares of the changing Pfizer is a "buy," according to Thomson Financial, consisting of seven "strong buys," eight "buys," eight "holds" and one "sell."
A panel of the Food and Drug Administration recently said Pfizer's anti-blood-clotting drug Fragmin warrants wider approval. Pfizer also expects to register its HIV treatment with the FDA and in other countries for approval by year-end.
Pfizer has 14 of the world's 25 best-selling drugs, but it depends on five of those for nearly half its pharmaceutical revenues. Only three of its top 10 drugs are the result of its own research and development.
It also faces a patent challenge in federal court on top-seller Lipitor. And the FDA ordered Pfizer to withdraw its Bextra pain reliever and put a strong warning on Celebrex packaging.
Earnings are expected to increase 2.6 percent this year and 6 percent next year, with a predicted 4.5 percent annualized growth rate over the next five years.
Q: Should I continue to hold shares of CGM Realty Fund? -- K.C., via the Internet
A: Portfolio manager Ken Heebner's agile mind is constantly working the market angles, leading to bold investment moves.
In light of the dramatic gains real estate funds have made, however, you must decide whether you feel confident about the near-term future. Also realize that this fund is different from most competitors that invest almost entirely in real estate investment trusts. Heebner can invest 20 percent of his portfolio in anything he wishes.
The $1.4 billion CGM Realty Fund (CGMRX) is up 30 percent over the past 12 months to rank in nearly the lowest one-fourth of the booming real estate fund category. But its three-year annualized return of 33 percent and five-year annualized return of 35 percent rank within the top 2 percent of its peers.
"Heebner is generally more right than wrong, but he can have explosive returns and then be really wrong," said Laura Pavlenko Lutton, an analyst with Morningstar Inc. in Chicago. "In recent years he did well with home builders and then energy, and currently has one-third of his portfolio in hotels."
The experienced Heebner aggressively looks for companies based on price and growth rates. Turnover is often quite high when he finds new opportunities.
Largest holdings are SL Green Realty, LaSalle Hotel Properties, Southern Peru Copper, BHP Billiton Ltd., Jones Lang LaSalle, Rio Tinto, Phelps Dodge, DiamondRock Hospitality and AvalonBay Communities.
"If there's a broad market correction in real estate, Heebner is not going to be able to hide from it even though he has 20 percent of portfolio outside the field," Pavlenko Lutton said. "I'm not making predictions, but all good things come to an end."
This "no-load" (no sales charge) fund requires a $2,500 minimum initial investment and an annual expense ratio of 0.92 percent.
Q: What does it mean when a company refers to its "pro forma" financial results? -- F.P., via the Internet
A: That Latin term, meaning "for the sake of form," indicates additional financial information being provided by a company that may not comply with generally accepted accounting principles, or GAAP. It may, for example, not include some of the usual accounting components.
GAAP is a combination of standards set by policy boards and the commonly accepted ways of reporting accounting information.
Pro forma figures can be useful when a merger, acquisition, sale or other change occurs in the business because they help provide a more complete picture of a company's real potential. They should, however, be strictly deemed a sidelight to the regular earnings and never looked at as the primary numbers for investors.
Some companies have gone totally overboard promoting their pro forma earnings over actual earnings whenever it makes their results look better.
"The problem is that a lot of what pro forma considers to be non-recurring items seem to show up every quarter or every year," said Paul Nolte, investment director of Hinsdale Associates in Hinsdale, Ill. "There are limitations to GAAP, too, but at least it's consistent from period to period."
Andrew Leckey is a Tribune Media Services columnist. E-mail him at firstname.lastname@example.com.


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Warrant issued for Portland bank robbery
Key Bank robbed in September
Warrant issued for Portland bank robbery
Key Bank robbed in September
PORTLAND, Maine —
Portland police are asking for the public's help in finding a man wanted in connection with a Sept. 27 robbery of a Forest Avenue Key Bank.
An arrest warrant on the charge of robbery has been issued for Matthieu S. O'Rourke, 35, of Portland, said Nicole Clegg, director of communications for the city of Portland. His last known address is 765 Congress St.
O'Rourke is 5 feet 10 inches tall, weighs 175 pounds and has short brown hair and brown eyes, Clegg said. He has tattoos on his arms from his wrists to his shoulders.
Anyone with information about O'Rourke can leave anonymous tips with the police department's tip line at 207-874-8584.


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Faltering Recovery
We have maintained all along that the statistical economic recovery would lose momentum after the effects of the stimulus and inventory replenishment wore off, and the recent data are confirming our view. Moreover there are no drivers to sustain the recovery or prevent deflation without additional drastic measures with an uncertain outcome. The likelihood therefore is either extremely slow growth or the feared double-dip.
The Fed and the administration will attempt to use everything in their arsenal to turn things around, but have used up all of their conventional ammunition and would have to resort to non-traditional methods that have never been tried before. Obviously, the results of these further potential interventions would be highly uncertain as to impact, timing and unintended consequences. The authorities would therefore be hesitant to move before they are more confident that the current pause is the precursor to a new economic downturn.
Not only is the statistical recovery faltering, but it was never that robust to begin with. Real GDP growth in the last four quarters has averaged only 3.5%, a paltry rate compared with the first four quarters of growth in prior recessions. Furthermore, real final sales over this period averaged a meager 1.4%, only 40% of the total. It is therefore clear that inventory replenishment accounted for 60% of the growth in GDP over the last four quarters, and this should wind down with the declining economic momentum.
New economic expansions following recessions are usually powered by four major factors: the end of inventory drawdowns, a robust rebound in housing, renewed substantial growth in consumer spending and a significant increase in employment. That is usually followed by a handoff to other sectors with a resulting positive feedback loop that sustains the recovery for a lengthy period. In the current anemic recovery only the inventory factor has contributed anything significant while housing, consumer spending and employment remain weak. Therefore the handoff is unlikely to happen and the desired positive feedback loop will not take place.
As it soon becomes obvious that the current loss of economic momentum is more than just a pause in an ongoing recovery, we believe that the market will break down from its current S&P 500 trading range between 1217 and 1010 and test the March 2009 lows. Major bear markets tend to bottom at P/Es of ten or less smoothed long-term reported earnings, and we think this one will be no exception. As we previously pointed out, the market has sold at P/Es of ten or under trendline earnings in 17 of the last 60 years indicating it is not an unusual occurrence.


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Hi HG, My favorite local restaurant has a light section of its menu that lists the calories for each entrée. I LOVE these dishes, but I'm a little suspicious that the calorie counts are too good to be true... especially since the portion sizes and sauces can be pretty inconsistent. How do I know if I can trust the numbers? Dining-Out Doubts
Hi Dining-Out Doubts,
Thanks for writing in! You're probably right to question the accuracy of those calorie counts... If something seems too good to be true, then it probably IS too good to be true. The nutritional outcome of your meal really depends on who's in the kitchen making it that day. The calorie count on the menu might represent a 6-oz. steak sautéed with 2 tsp. oil, but Carl the cook might grab an 8-oz. filet and cover it with 2 tbsp. oil... or MORE. Bottom line? If the menu claims a dish has a relatively low calorie count but it comes out looking extra large, oily, buttery, etc., it's probably higher in calories than the menu says. In general, well-known chains are more likely than mom-n-pop restaurants to serve up standardized portions made with set ingredient amounts. And while it's still up to the person in the kitchen, the big chains tend to be a little more insistent that their employees follow the recipes to a tee.
While there are some aspects of dining out that are beyond your control, there ARE things you can do to make these meals as guilt-free as possible. Request sauces on the side. This way, you can check out the amount and the consistency before it's added to your food. Creamy sauces are generally riskier than tomato-based ones, even if they are on the light menu. Go for lean proteins that are broiled, baked, or grilled... not sautéed, breaded, or fried. And if your meal comes with heavy starches, consider ordering steamed veggies instead. You can also request that the cook go "easy on the oil" or skip the butter, if there's any in the dish. For more helpful ordering strategies, click here for HG's Ultimate Dining Out Survival Guide. It's packed with tips and tricks you can use when calorie counts aren't available. Now you're all set for a guilt-free dining-out experience!
Hi Hungry Girl, I recently found out that I'm lactose intolerant. Not happy about it! Do you know of any product finds that are dairy-free, guilt-free, AND delicious? Adios Lactose
Hi Adios Lactose,
Sorry to hear about your recent dairy discovery. The good news is that there are plenty of fantastic no-guilt finds for lactose avoiders! Check 'em out... Creamy Confections… Listen up, yogurt lovers! Yoplait (known for its incredibly delicious stuff) has a line that's lactose-free AND 99% fat-free. Score! Each 6-oz. container has 170 calories and 1.5g fat (PointsPlus® value 4*). Also impressive? Silk Dairy-Free Fruity & Creamy, a yogurt alternative made with soymilk. The 5.3-oz. containers each have 140 - 150 calories and 3 - 3.5g fat (PointsPlus® value 4*). And then there's Kozy Shack's Lactose Free Pudding in Chocolate, Rice, and Tapioca -- only 120 - 130 calories and 3 - 3.5g fat per 4-oz. container (PointsPlus® value 3 - 4*). This stuff ROCKS. Milking It… Soymilk isn't the only alternative for dairy ditchers. There are milk drinks made from almonds, flax, coconut, and more. My most recent find is So Delicious Dairy Free Unsweetened Cashew Milk Beverage -- only 35 calories and 3.5g fat per cup (PointsPlus® value 1*), and it's so creamy and yummy! Click here for a GREAT roundup of low-calorie milk swaps. Like a little creamer in your coffee? Check out Coffee-mate's nondairy creamers (I like the sugar-free powdered options). So Delicious Dairy Free Barista Style Original Coconut Milk Creamer is another favorite -- each tablespoon has only 10 fat-free calories (PointsPlus® value 0*). Just measure out those liquid creamers to avoid over-pouring, because the stats DO add up. Say Cheese... GO Veggie! (formerly Galaxy Veggie) has a huge array of cheesy products that are either lactose-free or dairy-free. Choose from shreds, slices... even Parm-style grated topping! The calorie and fat counts are comparable to regular reduced-fat cheeses. I also LOVE Lisanatti Foods The Original Almond Cheeze. (Heads up: While it's meant for lactose-intolerant folks, it does contain some milk protein.) The stats on that almond cheese are pretty incredible -- an ounce has just 50 - 63 calories and 1 - 3g fat (PointsPlus® value 1 - 2*). And it tastes great! Dairy-Free Desserts… Between the almond-milk-based ice cream swaps and the coconut-milk freezy sweets, the good people at So Delicious have got you covered. Some of these treats are a little high in fat, so just read the labels carefully. My top guilt-free picks are the Minis: portion-controlled fudge bars and sandwiches in incredible flavors, like Banana Split! Each of those Banana Split Minis has only 100 calories and 3.5g fat (PointsPlus® value 2*). Yay! Now you've got plenty of lactose-free finds to add to your grocery list... Enjoy!
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A mammogram is an
Alternative Names
How the Test is Performed
You will be asked to undress from the waistup. Youwill be given a gown to wear. Depending on the type of equipment used, you will sit or stand.
One breast at a time is rested on a flat surface that contains the x-ray plate. A device called a compressor will be pressed firmly against the breast. Thishelps flatten the breast tissue.
The x-ray pictures are taken from several angles. You may be asked to hold your breath as each picture is taken.
You maybe asked to come back at a later date for more mammogram images. This does not always mean you have breast cancer. The doctor may simply need to recheck an area that could not be clearly seen on the first test.
Digital mammography is a newer technique. Itallows the x-ray image of the breast to be viewed and manipulated on a computer screen. It improves accuracy, but it is not yet available everywhere.
How to Prepare for the Test
Do notuse deodorant, perfume, powders, or ointments under your arms or on your breasts on the day of the mammogram. These substances may hide the images. Remove all jewelry from your neck and chest area.
Tell your doctor and the x-ray technologist if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
How the Test will Feel
The compressor surfaces may feel cold. When the breast is pressed down, you may have some pain. This needs to be done to get good quality images.
Why the Test is Performed
Mammography is performed to screen women to detect early breast cancer when it is more likely to be cured. Mammography is recommended for:
- Women starting at age 40, repeated every 1 to 2 years. (This is not recommended by all expert organizations.)
- All women starting at age 50, repeated every 1 to 2 years.
- Women with a mother or sister who had breast cancer at a younger age should consider yearly mammograms. They should begin earlier than the age at which their youngest family member was diagnosed.
Mammography is also used to:
- Follow a woman who has had an abnormal mammogram.
- Evaluate a woman who has symptoms of a breast disease. These symptoms may include a lump, nipple discharge,
breast pain, dimpling of the skin on the breast, changes of the nipple, or other findings.
Discuss with your health care provider how often you need to have screening mammograms.
Normal Results
Breast tissue that shows no signs of a mass or
What Abnormal Results Mean
Most abnormal findings on a screening mammogram turn out to be benign (not cancer) or nothing to worry about. New findings or changes must be further evaluated.
A radiology doctor (radiologist) may see the following types of findings on a mammogram:
- A well-outlined, regular, clear spot (this is more likely to be a noncancerous condition such as a cyst)
- Masses or lumps
- Dense areas in the breast that can be breast cancer or hide breast cancer
Calcifications, which are caused by tiny deposits of calcium in the breast tissue (most calcifications are not a sign of cancer).
At times, the following tests are also needed to further examine mammogram findings:
- Additional mammogram views -- called magnification or compression views
- Breast ultrasound
Breast MRI exam(less commonly done)
Comparing your current mammogram to your past mammograms helps the radiologist tell whether you had an abnormal finding in the past and whether it has changed.
When mammogram or ultrasound results look suspicious, a biopsy is done to test the tissue and see if it is cancerous. Types of biopsies include:
Stereotactic Ultrasound Open
The level of radiation is low and any risk from mammography is very low. If you are pregnant and need to have an abnormality checked, your belly area will be covered and protected by a lead apron.
Routine screening mammography is not done during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
American Cancer Society. American Cancer Society Recommendations for Early Breast Cancer Detection in Women Without Breast Symptoms. Last revised October 24, 2013. Available at: http://www.cancer.org/cancer/breastcancer/moreinformation/breastcancerearlydetection/breast-cancer-early-detection-acs-recs. Accessed November 12, 2013.
American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG). ACOG practice bulletin no.122. Breast cancer screening. Obstet Gynecol. 2011;118:372-382.
Katz VL, Dotters, D. Breast diseases: diagnosis and treatment of benign and malignant disease. In: Lentz GM, Lobo RA, Gershenson DM, Katz VL, eds. Comprehensive Gynecology. 6th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Elsevier Mosby; 2012:chap 15.
National Cancer Institute: PDQ Breast Cancer Screening. Bethesda, MD: National Cancer Institute. Date last modified 10/30/2013. Available at: http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/pdq/screening/breast/healthprofessional. Accessed November 12, 2013.
U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. Screening for Breast Cancer. July 2010. U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. Available at: http://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/uspsbrca.htm. Accessed November 12, 2013.
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I would think that those production numbers for the axles are only for cars specifically ordered with those ratios, when they were not part of the cars economy, standard or performance axle ratios. I have a BL 3.07 non posi axle, and it was the standard axle ratio for a small block SS. I can gaurantee you that it is not part of one of those 314 3.07 axles listed under RPO HO1.


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Iceland's MPAA Pirates Software; Tries To Defend Itself On Facebook; Runs Away
from the so-much-for-that-plan dept
From the moment the contract was signed, everything went silent. There was no contact between SMAIS and us, unfortunately. We tried to contact them, but it didn't work.This, as you might imagine, caused a bit of an uproar in Iceland, with people speaking out against SMAIS. In response, someone there (apparently without very much internet experience) decided the right thing to do would be to set up a Facebook account for SMAIS. Now, if they could actually discuss the various issues, that might not be a bad idea. But... that's not what happened. After being bombarded with critical comments from others, SMAIS shut down the Facebook account with a snarky note about how they needed to hire someone to run the account, and also about how they have "lots to learn." Though, they also claimed that "some freedom fighters think that only some voices have a place on Facebook." Probably not the right spot for a bit of snarkiness, but perhaps it's not so surprising.


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10 Books Every Child Should Read
The National Academy of Education and the National institute of Education conducted a study that examined child development and literacy. The study determined that the most important thing parents and teachers of early learners can do to build literacy skills in children is to read aloud to them.
Reading is a great way to bond with your child and help their literacy skills. The great thing about books is that they will always be around and there are several classics that every child should read. Here are 10 books that will forever be memorable classics.


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Interlibrary Loan
Interlibrary Loan
St. Charles City-County Library District participates in the interlibrary loan network which allows libraries to supplement their collections by borrowing materials from and/or loaning materials to other library systems. Each library participating in the Interlibrary Loan (ILL) program develops guidelines governing the use of its own ILL system. The District's policies, outlined below, are governed by the National Interlibrary Loan Code, Policy # C192.15.
Interlibrary loan requests are not accepted for material published within one year of the request date.
The District will consider purchase of requested items published within the last year. However, if the item is readily available from another library, an attempt will be made to borrow the item while a purchase decision is being made.
Requests for textbooks will be made when the information sought is only available in a textbook format.
Requests for specific articles not readily available in any format in the district will be considered. The borrower must agree to cover copying costs.
ILL requests for genealogical materials may include books, photocopies, and microfilm. Genealogies and genealogical books may be requested through ILL if circulating copies are available. Photocopies of specific pages from non-circulating books may be requested as well as microfilm not available in the district. Fees charged by the lending library are passed on to the borrower.
The District will accept requests for the material types it circulates (e.g. DVDs, video games, audio books, etc.).
Juvenile and young adult materials will be considered under the same guidelines as adult items. However, interlibrary loan services will be restricted to cardholders 18 years of age and older.
Interlibrary loan due dates are specific for each transaction and restrictions are determined by the lending library. Materials may not be renewed.
There is a fine of $1.00 per day per item for overdue items, based on policy #C128.
When repeated requests are made for a specific item, the District will consider it for purchase, based on the collection development policy, #D040. The District will accept only three title requests per individual at one time. Borrowers will be responsible for any charges made by the lending library for ILL items. ILL privileges may be suspended if the borrower fails to pick up a requested item, returns an item late, or loses an item per Policy # C192.05. Students of local educational institutions must use the resources of their respective institutions for educational ILL services. Reciprocal cardholders must use their own public libraries for interlibrary loan services.
The District will provide ILL services for non-resident cardholders.
The District will not accept subject requests; specific titles must be requested.
SCCCLD will lend materials to other libraries under the same conditions and terms as borrowed.
At the discretion of the district, some individual items may not be loaned.
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Schizotypal personality disorder is a mental health condition in which a person has trouble with relationships and disturbances in thought patterns, appearance, and behavior.
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Causeof schizotypal personality disorder isunknown. Genes are thought to be involved because this condition is more common in relatives of schizophrenics.
Schizotypal personality disorder should not be confused with
People with schizotypal personality disorder may be very disturbed. For example, they may also have unusual preoccupations and fears, such as fear of being monitored by government agencies.
More commonly, people withthis disorder behave oddly and have unusual beliefs (such as aliens). They cling to these beliefs so strongly that they have difficulty forming and keeping close relationships.
People with this disorder may also have depression. A second personality disorder, such as paranoid personality disorder, is also common.
Common signs of schizotypal personality disorder include:
- Discomfort in social situations
- Inappropriate displays of feelings
- No close friends
- Odd behavior or appearance
- Odd beliefs, fantasies, or preoccupations
- Odd speech
Signs and tests
Schizotypal personality disorder is diagnosed based on a psychological evaluationthat assessesthe history and severity of the symptoms.
Talk therapy is an important part of treatment. Social skills training can help some people cope with social situations. Medicines may also be a helpful addition.
Expectations (prognosis)
Schizotypal personality disorder is usually a long-term (chronic) illness. Outcome of treatment varies based on the severity of the disorder.
- Poor social skills
- Lack of interpersonal relationships
Calling your health care provider
See your health care provider or a mental health professional if you or someone you know has symptoms of schizotypal personality disorder.
There is no known prevention. Awareness of risk, such as a family history of schizophrenia, may allow early diagnosis.
Blais MA, Smallwood P, Groves JE, Rivas-Vazquez RA. Personality and personality disorders. In: Stern TA, Rosenbaum JF, Fava M, Biederman J, Rauch SL, eds. Massachusetts General Hospital Comprehensive Clinical Psychiatry. 1st ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier Mosby; 2008:chap 39.
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ELMHURST, Ill. - The Elmhurst College football outscored Loras College 30-3 in the second half on its way to a 50-24 victory in its 2011 season-opening contest.
Things didn't start well for the Bluejays, as Loras raced out to a quick 14-0 lead. The Duhawks recovered a Scottie Williams fumble and Aaron Strong returned the loose ball 45 yards for a touchdown less than a minute into the opening quarter.
After an Elmhurst punt, Loras went up 14-0 when Vaughn Gesing hit Gavin Kaiser on a 42-yard scoring strike.
The Bluejays battled back in the second quarter, Andrew Tubek capped a 12-play, 61-yard scoring drive with a two-yard touchdown plunge to bring Elmhurst to within a touchdown. The Bluejays knotted the score at 14 when Joe Furco connected with a wide open Joe St. Peter for a 52-yard touchdown off of a flea-flicker.
Loras reclaimed the lead at 21-14 when Devin Kass found the end zone on a 13-yard touchdown run. The Bluejays answered back with an eight-play, 59-yard drive capped by a two-yard touchdown pass from Furco to Josh Schmidt. The extra point was missed, and Elmhurst trailed 21-20 at halftime.
Loras punted on its opening possession of the second half, but before the Bluejays could run a play on offense, the game was delayed for over an hour due to lightning in the area. After play resumed, the Bluejays wasted little time in retaking the lead. Furco connected with St. Peter for a 61-yard touchdown pass to put Elmhurst up 27-21.
A Trevor Spaulding 32-yard field goal midway through the third quarter gave Elmhurst a 30-21 edge. The Bluejays made it 37-21 when Williams topped off a 70-yard scoring drive with a three-yard touchdown run.
The Bluejays offensive assault continued in the fourth quarter when Furco found Griffin Gibson open for a 19-yard touchdown pass to give Elmhurst a 44-21 lead.
Loras finally answered Elmhurst's 24-point scoring streak with a 36-yard Tyler Wilker field goal. The Bluejays sealed the win with a two-yard touchdown run from Tubek with just under two minutes to play.
Elmhurst rolled up 547 yards of total offense, including 319 yards in the second half. The Bluejays rushed for 189 yards and passed for 358 yards. After totaling 233 yards of offense in the first half, Loras was held to only 73 yards in the second half.
Furco completed 24-of-31 passes for 358 yards and four touchdowns. Rodney Payton hauled in five passes for 75 yards, while St. Peter had four receptions for 133 yards and two touchdowns. Tubek and Williams combined for 146 yards on the ground. Tubek rushed for 74 yards and two scores while Williams ran for 72 yards and a touchdown.
Gesing finished 14-of-28 through the air for 237 yards and a touchdown to lead Loras. Kass carried 20 times for 92 yards and a touchdown while Kaiser caught four-passes for a game-high 136 yards.
Elmhurst's defense was led by Wayne Tuckson's 11 tackles. Tuckson also forced two fumbles and recorded a sack. Jon Janus added nine tackles while John Gruchot, Ryan Johnson, and Dan Vicari all totaled six stops. Vicari finished with two of the Bluejays' six total sacks.
Eric Meyer and Jasper Henderson had 12 tackles apiece to pace the Duhawks defense.
Elmhurst hosts Olivet College next Saturday (September 10) in the Bluejays' first-ever night game at Langhorst Field. Kickoff is scheduled for 6:00 p.m.


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I was working for a newspaper in Greenville, S.C., on that day when 19-year-old Jamie Wilson walked into Oakland Elementary School in Greenwood armed with his grandmother's .22-caliber pistol.
Journalists throw around the word "shocking" so frequently that it tends to fade into the background noise surrounding the latest violent or tragic event. But if there is one event in my lifetime, besides 9/11, that showed news has the true power to shock, to shake people out of their walking reveries and force them to consider the darkness on the edge of daily life, it was the one that occurred in the town of Greenwood, S.C., on Sept. 26, 1988.
I was working for a newspaper in Greenville, S.C., on that day when 19-year-old Jamie Wilson walked into Oakland Elementary School in Greenwood armed with a .22-caliber pistol he had taken from his grandmother's house. Wilson first went to the cafeteria and began shooting students and teachers. Then he stopped in a restroom to reload. From there he proceeded to a third-grade classroom and continued shooting. When he ran out of bullets, he tried to escape but was confronted by a teacher who told him to stay and wait for police. He meekly obeyed.
Two 8-year-old girls died in this awful foreshadowing of Newtown. Seven other children and two teachers were wounded.
Reporters and editorial writers struggled to put the incomprehensible into context. Wilson, who had no connection to the school and seemed to choose it as a random target, struck long before the string of school shootings that rocked the country in the late 1990s. This was before the nation had fully digested the term "random shooting."
The national media flocked to Greenwood while millions of Americans wondered: What kind of person — what kind of creature — was capable of the random murder of children? Wilson, a pudgy, harmless-looking boy/man, was transformed into a monster in the minds of many. What other explanation could there be for this horror?
Jamie Wilson long ago receded into the nation's consciousness as the body count for random slayings rose. But then the attack on the elementary school in Newtown, Conn., in which 20 young children were methodically shot down and killed, shook Americans to the core. It was a truly shocking event — the slaughter of children.
It's time to reconsider what Jamie Wilson did and why he may have done it. As I see it, this shooting was an early warning for the country. Sadly, it didn't have a lasting impact on politicians, policymakers and the media. Everyone went back to pulling their chins over ordinary shocking events and didn't see that more senseless horror was sure to follow.
In the aftermath of the Greenwood shooting, reporters uncovered some telling facts about the troubled life of Jamie Wilson.
He was born into a family with a history of mental illness. At about the age of 8, he showed signs of suffering from obsessive-compulsive disorder. Between the ages of 14 and 18, he was admitted to psychiatric hospitals for short periods seven times. According to reports, he was refused admission to the state mental hospital after he turned 18, because he was no longer covered by his father's health insurance.
He was tried and, under South Carolina law, found guilty but mentally ill. The judge sentenced him to death — the South Carolina law doesn't spare the mentally ill — but he remains in prison.
Wilson's story could be considered a case study in the law of unintended consequences. During the 1960s and '70s, federal programs and court rulings pushed states to deinstitutionalize the mentally ill — that is, to keep them out of psychiatric hospitals or at least limit their stays to relatively brief periods. This happened in response to genuine abuses suffered by the mentally ill in state institutions, where some were chained to walls or strapped down for long periods, and many were kept in confinement for years with little or no treatment.
But the compassionate movement to safeguard the rights of the vulnerable created serious problems for society and people with mental illnesses. The homeless population grew as people pushed out of psychiatric hospitals found a home on the streets. Prisons served as psych wards when the untreated or undertreated mentally ill committed crimes.
Violent crime in the U.S. has declined significantly since the late 1980s. But the number of "random mass shootings" has increased more than fourfold over the same period, according to David Kopel, the author of a recent column in The Wall Street Journal.
Is this increase in mass horror directly attributable to the deinstitutionalization of the mentally ill? I find it hard to believe that the supposedly enlightened policies — along with the widespread failure to adequately fund a full range of mental health services — haven't been a factor in some of the devastating assaults.
Let me be clear: The vast majority of people with mental illness are not violent. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel talked to experts who estimated about 1 percent of people with severe mental illness are dangerous.
We can't resort to a massive roundup of the mentally ill in an attempt to prevent two or three Jamie Wilsons from killing innocents. That cure would be worse than the disease.
We can, however, make it easier for the state to help those who lack the awareness to help themselves. Even with changes in law and policy, not every potential mass killer would be identified and committed for long-term psychiatric treatment. But it is almost certain that someone like Wilson, who wandered aimlessly through a flawed mental health system, would be recognized as dangerous and treated with intensive measures.
Florida and a number of other states would have to put more money — or, perhaps, divert money now going to prisons or programs for the homeless — into mental health treatment, especially long-term care. The Sunshine State is 48th in the nation in per capita spending on mental health.
In the aftermath of Newtown, politicians and activists have focused on gun control and whether new restrictions on guns would prevent future mass shootings. This needs to be a part of the national conversation, but cold logic should tell us that, in a nation where there are already more than 200 million privately-owned guns, a few new gun-control measures won't have a dramatic impact.
A broader analysis will also consider mental health and legitimate concerns about a culture that allows millions of children to grow up cocooned in an electronic world, playing out violent fantasies with video games.
This much is certain: Jamie Wilson was a dangerously ill man adrift in a world that was — by law — indifferent to the danger he posed. There very likely are others like him on the streets right now. Let's make that a major issue in the post-Newtown debate.
Mac Thrower is the opinion page editor of The News-Journal. Email him at firstname.lastname@example.com.


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Bible interpretation: On Not Harmonizing by J. Daniel Kirk
Boredom: The Arrogance of Boredom by Dan Bouchelle
Church, comfort, learning & maturity: The Church is Not Trained to Be Disturbed by Terry Rush is so very, sadly true.
Civil religion: Why it's unbiblical to affirm 'In God We Trust' by Bethany Keeley-Jonker
Coffee: 17 Things You Didn't Know About Your Morning Coffee by Lindsey Savino
Comfort, encouragement, speech & words: What to Say When Someone is In Pain by Bev Hislop
Death & life: * If Only by Ben Witherington. Wow. * Richard Beck's ongoing series on The Slavery of Death is required reading. Here is a link to part one and the most recent post, part thirteen. Read two posts a day and catch up.
Discipline: 5 Steps to Developing More Discipline by Michael Hyatt
Evangelism, gospel & preaching: Critical Concerns With Gospel Presentations is a three-part series by Peter Mead. Here are links to parts one, two, and three.
Facebook: The Unfaced Book World is telling.
Forgiveness: If Rwandans Can Forgive Killings, We Can Forgive the Waitress by Jeremy Cowart
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Blossom One Limited Coffeemaker
NASA and Apple Alums Build a Perfect Coffeemaker — At a Price
NASA and Apple Alums Build a Perfect Coffeemaker — At a Price
Think your fancy one-cup-at-a-time home coffeemaker is impressive? Meet the ultimate coffee making machine — the Blossom One Limited, which boasts the ability to brew java at the "perfect" temperature. But this cup of joe is going to cost you — $11,111 to be exact. Blossom has boiled brewing down to a science, which comes as no surprise since its creators hail from the likes of NASA and Apple. The Blossom One is slated to ship in Spring 2013, and we'd like to know if you think it's worth the splurge. But first, here's a closer look at the costly coffeemaker's high-tech features.


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Thráin II (Third Age 2644 – 2850, aged 206 years) was King of Durin's folk for 60 years, from 2790 to 2850, during their exile from Lonely Mountain. He was the son of Thrór and father of Thorin II, Frerin, and Dís. Thorin II would later be known as Thorin Oakenshield, hero of The Hobbit.
Escape from Lonely Mountain
Thráin fled with his father and a small group of companions when the dragon Smaug descended on Lonely Mountain and sacked the Dwarven kingdom. King Thrór was devastated by the loss and left his people to journey south. He took a single companion, Nár, but left his son with his Ring of Power, along with the map and key to Lonely Mountain.
Thráin meanwhile took his people west to Dunland where they ecked out a meager living. In 2790 Nár returned to tell Thráin that his father had been captured and butchered by the Orc-chieftain Azog when they had journeyed to the mines of Moria. Even worse, Azog had beheaded Thrór and carved his own name on Thrór's forehead to show the Dwarves that an Orc now ruled their ancestral home.
War of the Dwarves and Orcs
Filled with righteous anger, Thráin gathered together a massive army of Dwarves to wage the War of the Dwarves and Orcs. The army included the exiles of Lonely Mountain, Thráin's kin from the Iron Hills under his uncle Grór, and even some Dwarves not of Durin's folk (probably the four Dwarf clans from the Orocarni in the east). One by one they assaulted the Orc-holds of the Misty Mountains, destroying their great warrens in Mount Gundabad and eventually facing Azog himself in Dimrill Dale (Azanulbizar in Khuzdul) before the East-gate of Moria. In 2799 Thráin and his army fought the bloody Battle of Azanulbizar. While the Orcs were vanguished and Azog slain, the Dwarves took heavy losses, including Thráin's son Frerin, his cousin Náin, and Fundin father of Dwarven hero Balin. The Dwarves were also unable to retake Moria, as Dáin Ironfoot had peered within the East-gate and saw that Durin's Bane still haunted its halls.
Wanderings and Imprisonment
After the war, Thráin and Thorin led the exiles of Lonely Mountain west to live in the Northern Blue Mountains. Over the next forty years Thráin grew increasingly consumed with the lost riches of Lonely Mountain. This may have been partly because of Sauron's influence through the Ring of Thrór. In 2841 he left the Blue Mountains with a small group that included Balin and Dwalin. Travelling east, the group was constantly harassed by wolves, Orcs, and other fell creatures. In 2845, while camped in the Gladden Fields, Thráin disappeared and would never be seen again by his kin.
The King of Durin's folk had been captured by Sauron's agents and taken to the fortress of Dol Guldur in southern Mirkwood. There Sauron tortured Thráin, took back the last of the Seven Dwarf-rings, and left him in the dungeon to die.
In 2850, while on a reconnaissance mission to Dol Guldur, Gandalf the Grey came upon Thráin, who was so diminished that he could not even remember his own name. Thráin gave Gandalf his last two possessions, the key and map to Lonely Mountain, and shortly thereafter died.
Much later Gandalf met Thorin Oakenshield near Bree and realized that the Dwarf he had found in Dol Guldur was Thráin, the vanished King of Durin's folk. Gandalf and Thorin discussed reclaiming Lonely Mountain, and Gandalf gave much assistance to Thorin and Company, including the map and key to Lonely Mountain, along with a suggestion that they include a burgler in their quest.
Dáin I | ___________|___________ | | | | | | Thrór Frór Grór | | | | THRÁIN II Náin | | ________|___________ | | | | | | | | | Thorin II Frerin Dís Dáin II Oakenshield Ironfoot
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Many homeowners ask this question: Can you install Electric Radiant Heat under Wood Floors?
The answer is both YES & NO.
First, you need to do your homework and we will give you key tips so that you have a general understanding of exactly how you can use electric radiant heat under your Wood Floors. First, let's discuss the basics of Wood Flooring, Species, Engineered Hardwood, and Solid Hardwood.
All wood is Hygroscopic, meaning when exposed to air, wood will lose or gain moisture until it reaches equilibrium with the humidity (moisture in the air) and temperature of the air. Radiant heat tends to dry out the air, so you need to understand what the Hardwood Flooring Manufacturer recommends that the Relative Humidity percentage be, (typically 40%-60% Relative Humidity-RH). If you have an RH of 39% or 61% your Hardwood Warranty is void; it is important to be aware of this.
When a tree is cut down, the moisture content is 60% to 80%. Next it is dried in the yard and then it is kiln dried to 6% to 9%. This last percentage is the typical moisture content of wood when it arrives at your home. We could go on about fibre saturation, green lumber, milling of lumber, acclimation, etc. but you might fall asleep before you find the key information.
All species of wood have different grain patterns and fibre saturation that affect the stability of each species. The Beech species is not recommended for use over radiant heat, due to a lack of stability. My recommendation over Radiant Heat would be White Oak – Quarter Sawn Engineered (Solid Sawn).
With over 3000 Hardwood Manufacturers in the world, your choices are numerous. And even though Hardwoods may look the same, there are distinct differences. You might like Red Oak, but the quality, milling (how it fits together), and finish should be factored into your decision - this floor will outlive the house. When choosing Hardwood, you should consider the 'Penny Wise-Pound Foolish' saying. Solid Hardwood is typically 3/4" thick and can be sanded and refinished - first check the manufacturers warranty for guidelines regarding this.
You can install radiant heat under Solid Hardwood, but Engineered Hardwood is preferred as it is more dimensionally stable. Engineered Hardwood uses multiple layers of wood glued together with the grain running at 90-degree angles to the layer adjacent. As the wood fibre absorbs moisture (expands) or loses moisture (shrinks), each layer is restrained by the other and improved dimensional stability results. So essentially, Engineered Hardwood is the wear layer (Real Wood) with a cross sectional wood core. The minimum 5-ply Baltic Birch Core is an excellent choice for an Engineered Hardwood.
Hardwood experts say if you buy a quality Engineered Hardwood you would not be able to tell the difference between Solid Hardwood and Engineered Hardwood Flooring.
Engineered Hardwood is manufactured in 3 ways:
- Solid Sawn
- Rotary Peeled
- Sliced
We recommend Solid Sawn Engineered Hardwood. Solid Sawn Engineered has the same look as solid hardwood and is the most expensive due to the reduced yield. Rotary Peeled has the look of plywood. The lumber is soaked in hot water in a pressurized chamber, a process that changes the stability of the wood making it prone to checking. Sliced tends to check also. Both Rotary Peeled & Sliced have a much better yield due to the maximum use of raw materials, so they are usually less costly. But you sacrifice visual appeal and durability. These are best suited for rooms with low traffic.
Adding radiant heating to your Hardwood flooring is highly recommended and is a desired addition to any home for comfort, luxury, and increased resale value. And, as long as you keep your WarmlyYours radiant floor heating at a constant temperature, you will enjoy your warm Hardwood Floors for many years. Radiant heat is especially beneficial in a basement. In the fall, remember to only increase the temperature 2 degrees a day in order to let the wood acclimate. Please do not shock the wood by turning your system off and on. Also remember the Relative Humidity concept. With these easy tips you will enjoy your hardwood heated floors forever.


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Fortunately for me, Dave Logsdon's Farmhouse Brewery is about an hour from home. I'll be stopping in to try his funky beers very soon.
Since Full Sail is only a few miles from Wyeast's place, I'm betting that it was similar to the BW the Wyeast was serving at the Philly conference. A little too one-dimensional. If I recall correctly from a conference seminar from a few years ago, they said a good BW does have a touch of Brett in it. An all Lacto sourness can be one-dimensional.
I've been looking for a good BW to see if I like the style to add to my repertoire. I tried the New Belgium Yuzo Imperial BW. Not a good representation of the style. Imperial and Berliner Weisse shouldn't be used in the same sentence.


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harpreet necesitaba un nuevo diseño de logotipo y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 39 diseños de 14 diseñadores freelance.
Need a new logo for AudioDizer (a podcasting company) and also VideoDizer (video mashup company)
AudioDizer (http://www.audiodizer.com) and VideoDizer (http://www.videodizer.com)
We are a digital media company whose logo is behind the times. With AudioDizer we create text-to-speech podcasts for newspaper and magazine companies and our files are available on iTunes, etc. We need our logo to represent our company - cool, innovative, and cutting edge as well as our product which is audio / mp3s.
Similarly with VideoDizer - it creates video mashups.
We like seeing "AudioDizer" with the A and D in capital letters and (V and D in VideoDizer) but are open to new ideas. When we thought about the name of our company we were using it as a process or verb - e.g. AudioDizer takes text content and turns it into an mp3.
We also have a separate service called VideoDizer that does something similar - so the logo needs to be able to work for both services AudioDizer and VideoDizer but with different colors.
- Needs to be cutting edge, 2.0 look and feel
- Want to see something where the A and D in AudioDizer and V and D in VideoDizer are capital letters
- Can use 2 colors to separate Audio and Dizer
- Can use 2 colors to separate Video and Dizer
- Needs to be a clean design
- white background
- Needs to work for VideoDizer (our second product as well)
- don't want to see an ipod in the logo
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MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Walmart is leading the pack when it comes to Pre-Black Friday sales. The chain has unveiled deals similar to Black Friday on toys and electronics one week early. This year's holiday shopping season seems to be all about the early birds.
It's becoming a new shopping holiday on the calendar this year: Pre-Black Friday sales. For shoppers like Michael DeGruccio, it's like Christmas came early.
"I got a deal and a half!" exclaimed DeGruccio.
One in seven shoppers have already started their holiday shopping, and Degruccio says it beats the usual rush.
"I don't see where the difference is going to be," said Degruccio. "Maybe you'll get a sale on a TV, and they're going to have 10. That ain't no good!"
Local stores have their own reasons for setting out the sales one week ahead of time.
"We can't compete with Best Buys and Walmarts of the worlds and TVs," said David Gubbels, general manager for Golfsmith Xstreme. "But they can save a little bit more now, and then those other big purchases they can focus on on Black Friday."
But some stores are still holding out for the big day.
"Not yet," said John Leidel, general manager for the Best Buy in Myrtle Beach. "We will have everything set up Wednesday."
Some shoppers are glad stores are keeping up Black Friday tradition.
"I love going out on Black Friday and spending all night out," said shopper Alexandria Clark. "It's a great time."
But ask DeGruccio, as he says it's not worth losing sleep.
"Forget about Black Friday," said DeGruccio. "Buy it now, and you're going to save just as much as Black Friday, and not fight with all these crazy people."
While some sales are starting Friday, others are ending. Stores that have had sales since the beginning of November, like HH Greg and Best Buy, are ending this weekend.
Click here to view Black Friday ads from stores around the area:
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ON Thursday evening representatives of more than 60 businesses and retail outlets based in the centre of Darlington will gather to discuss the future of the town and what it offers to the public.
The Darlington town centre conference, organised by Darlington Borough Council and Distinct Darlington, will focus on a regeneration strategy for the town and what can be done to help the centre thrive.
Business owners will be asked for their views on a number of topics –planning policy, specifically around empty units; how retailers can use the internet to their benefit; the potential impact of major developments planned for Darlington and the future of the indoor and outdoor markets.
Ahead of the conference The Northern Echo wants to hear from our readers what they think about the future of Darlington and how it can grow and develop in the next 20 years.
Give your thoughts on any of the following issues by adding your comments to this article:
• What would you like to see happen to the empty units in Darlington town centre? Would you welcome residential units in place of empty shops and office blocks? What leisure, retail or business opportunities do you think are missing in Darlington?
• Do you use Darlington's markets – indoor and outdoor? Are the markets held in the right place in the town centre and do they offer the right mix of goods and services? How could the indoor market building be developed for the modern shopper?
• How often do you visit Darlington town centre on an evening? What brings you to the town centre or keeps you away at night? Do you think the new cinema and leisure development planned for the Feethams car park will make you more likely to visit? What is a priority for you – cafes and restaurants, bars and pubs, shops or leisure facilities? Would you like to see more entertainment events in the town centre?
• Has the internet led to you shopping less in Darlington town centre? Would you use collection services in the town centre for online shopping? Does online promotion of Darlington town centre on social networks encourage you to visit the town centre?
We will publish some of the best ideas and arguments alongside our coverage of the conference, which will take place on Thursday, March 27, between 5pm and 8pm, at Central Hall, in the town centre.


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HUGGY wrote:cacksman wrote:HUGGY wrote:A rare "coug" on Ryan's part.
It's just a figure of speech...
Hahaha...this cracks me up, I love it.....it's like he munson'd it....hehe. That was a really bad punt BTW.
HUGGY wrote:cacksman wrote:HUGGY wrote:A rare "coug" on Ryan's part.
It's just a figure of speech...
Axx wrote:2 things i gotta say about this game,
1. Our offense looked great for the most part, Bevell would just do horrible play calling in 3rd and 4th downs. Especially in the end zone. Turbin looks extremely promising for the future.
2. Omg Bruce Irvin, I watched him closely and it appears every time hes on the field Atlanta automatically audibles to a run play to his side and it works. Just watch it, its painful, Irvin is absolutely getting man handled. I also noticed that as soon as Irvin came out on a few series our run defense did much better. After watching this closely, there is no doubt in my mind if we had Clems we would of advanced onto san fransisco. F**K You Dan Snyder for making Seattle play on your horrible field.
Sarlacc83 wrote:Seahawk Sailor wrote:Lady Talon wrote:Lynch was hit in the nuts on that first quarter fumble... I don't know how that feels but I hear it can break your concentration.
As a male with at least two of those, I can attest it hurts like HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEELLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL!
At least two? Did your time in the Navy lead to contact with radiation which in turn caused mutation? Or should you just be at Charles Xavier's school?
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The New Garage Band <--Thanks, Brandy!--> American Forests Pi
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Funky Pong American Baby Video Rumble Ball Blinks Video Search
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Play Infinite Freedom Crazy Fads (Thanks Cathy!) Get A Free G-Mail Account
Late Night With David Letterman Strange, But True! This game is addictive
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Snow Ball Pin Ball SPLAT! YaGoohoo!gle Gas Buddy ImaginationAll Your Favorite Search Engines IN ONE! Acme License Plates FreeNote
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Tombstone Generator Time & Date.com Retail Alphabet It's Digitalicious!Instant Audience World's Smallest Pong Game Ransom Note GeneratorWatch It Shred Left Brain - Right Brain Sand Art DRUMS (without the drums)This is the most amazing display of airmanship with a model aircraft I have ever seen. The coordination of music and aerobatics is stunning. (Thanks Dusty Baker)


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Follow me on Instagram (jrdemboski) and Twitter (@jrdemboski).
I regularly post images and content about what's going on behind the scenes in the Zoology vertebrate collections and in my scientific world.
I have an article in Catalyst this month about my trip to Churchill, Manitoba to see polar bears and the neat renovations we are undertaking in our Bears and Sea Mammals diorama hall. Check it out here
A new, very cool paper by some colleagues of mine, David Reed
(Curator of Mammals, U Florida) and Jessica Light
(Curator of Mammals, Texas A&M) and co-authors, suggests that
humans started wearing clothes about 170,000 years ago, much
earlier than previously thought.
How did they figure that out?
There are three kinds of lice found on humans, body lice, head lice, and
pubic lice
(aka crabs). Head lice (aka cooties) and body lice (aka clothing
lice) are two closely related subspecies that live on different
parts of the human body and have different enviromental
requirements. Head lice lay eggs on hair shafts while body
lice have adapted to using clothing for egg laying. Dave and
Jessica used the body lice as a proxy for human clothing.
According to their estimates, head and body lice diverged
from each other between 83,000-170,000 years ago. The
divergence may have been initiated by body lice being able to
exploit a new "habitat".......clothing. The lice divergence date
can be used indirectly to estimate when humans started to wear
clothing, the new habitat that body lice invaded.
Popular write-up here at
Science Daily, journal article in Molecular
Biology and Evolution.


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Missing Man in Bangor Found Dead
Bangor Police have just announced the search for a missing Bangor man was suspended last night because the subject of the search was discovered dead.
In a press release this morning, Bangor Sgt. Cathy Rumsey confirms that 51 year old John Eaton Jr. was discovered dead by a witness who had recognized Eaton from news reports.
Eaton had been reported missing by his family and he was last seen alive on Brewster Street.
Sgt. Rumsey says Eaton's body was located last night between Knox Avenue and the Bradford Commons complex and his cause of death is under investigation at this time.


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US: Thai coup repressive, likely to last
WASHINGTON (AP) — Thailand's recent military takeover is more repressive and likely to endure longer than the last military coup eight years ago, a senior U.S. official said Tuesday.
Top diplomat for Southeast Asia, Scot Marciel, voiced concern over censorship of media and the Internet and detentions and intimidation of hundreds of political figures, academics, journalists, online commentators, and peaceful protesters.
He was testifying at a congressional hearing Tuesday on the threat to democracy in Thailand, the oldest U.S. ally in Asia.
Republican and Democratic lawmakers voiced support for the Obama administration's suspension of various assistance and military exercises after a junta took power May 22 following months of protests against the elected government and factional violence.
Marciel said the U.S. wanted to maintain long-term relations with Thailand but it couldn't be "business as usual" until democracy was restored — a process that took 16 months after the 2006 coup.
"We do not believe that true reconciliation can come about through fear of repression. The deep-rooted underlying issues and differences of opinion that fuel this division can only be resolved by the people of Thailand through democratic processes," he told of a House subcommittee that oversees U.S. foreign policy toward Asia.
The junta, led by army commander Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha, has characterized the military intervention as necessary to restore order and enact reforms before elections can be held after about 15 months. An interim government is due to be appointed in September.
Marciel described that road map as "quite vague."
While the coup has been welcomed by many opponents of the toppled elected government of Yingluck Shinawatra, it's also seen heavy-handed steps to squelch dissent. At the weekend, a man was dragged away by undercover officers for reading a copy of George Orwell's "Nineteen Eighty-Four" outside one of Bangkok's most luxurious shopping malls.
Most of the hundreds of detentions have only lasted a few days — and Marciel said the U.S. was not aware of physical mistreatment of those held. But many of those released have had to sign pledges saying they will not instigate unrest.
The European Union on Monday suspended all official visits to and from Thailand, and put on hold signing of an agreement to deepen political and business ties. The bloc also suspended talks on a free trade agreement.
Republican Rep. Steve Chabot who chaired Tuesday's hearing said the coup called in question the effectiveness of the annual $8 million in military assistance for Thailand in encouraging democratic values in its ranks.
He urged the U.S. to shift the annual Cobra Gold exercise, which is held each year in Thailand and brings together thousands of forces from a half-dozen Asian nations, to be shifted to another venue, such as Australia. Marciel said no decision had been yet reached on that military drill, which typically takes place in February. After the 2006 coup, the U.S. still held it in Thailand.


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Boat Trader, a division of Dominion Enterprises, recently launched the "Pets on the Water" photo and video contest. Boaters are asked to submit their favorite photographs and videos of their pets enjoying the boating lifestyle for a chance to win a Flip video camcorder.
From now until February 12, Boat Trader will accept photo and video submissions at www.boattrader.com which will be posted to the Boat Trader Facebook page and to the Boat Trader Insider blog. On February 13 Boat Trader will announce three finalists and will open voting to the public until the end of the month. The photograph or video with the most votes will be announced March 3.
"One of the best aspects of boating is that it's a family-oriented activity, and many of us consider our pets to be part of the family. We want to create a more communal environment throughout Boat Trader's social network, and what better way to kick it off than by sharing photos and videos of our pets?" said Courtney Chalmers, brand manager of Boat Trader.
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Located one block from the beautiful beaches of the Gulf Coast, The Club at Panama Beach is a short distance from shopping and dining at Pier Park. Conveniently located near Northwest Panama City Airport (PFN), Shipwreck Island, highly rated schools and award winning golf courses.
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"I had two days of glory when I was tellin' people what to do. Then Bono came in and that was the end."
-- Larry
U2 Calendar & Event Listings
Try and try as we might, there's no way we're gonna find the event you're looking for. We asked Bono to keep an eye on this event because we knew you would want to know about it at some point, but typical Bono -- he lost the information. Yer man can weave magic with his voice, but damned if he can keep track of lyrics notebooks, his laptop, important web pages, etc.
Please try again using more general search terms.
If you feel we are missing an event that belongs on the site, please submit the details to us today!


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OLYMPIA Sen. Brian Dansel has been assigned to the natural resources, transportation and government operations committees of the state senate.
Dansel, R-Republic, confirmed his committee appointments Tuesday.
The 2014 legislative session begins Jan. 14 in Olympia.
"I am very honored to serve in the state Legislature," Dansel said. "People are looking for a new approach – both Republicans and Democrats. This is why it is so exciting to be a part of the bi-partisan Senate Majority Coalition Caucus."
The Natural Resources appointment will hit close to home for Dansel as his and other North-Central Washington counties continue to engage the state on water rights, land acquisitions, salmon-related issues and wolf management.
"I look forward to representing the best interests of the 7th Legislative District," Dansel said. "I encourage everyone to get involved and share their ideas and concerns with me. Our government is only good if people are able to exercise their right to be involved."
Dansel was sworn in Dec. 6 in Republic after knocking off Sen. John Smith in the November general election.
"I look forward to working with Sen. Dansel," Senate Republican Leader Mark Schoesler, R-Ritzville, said. "He brings a wealth of experience to the 7th District. His background in local government, as a Ferry County commissioner, is a welcome addition to our caucus."
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Boston Acoustics CS270
Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?)
I have only owned Boston acoustic speakers so I really cant say they are (pick your number) times better than say Yamaha, Polk, or Klipsch.. But I am very happy with these. I have them set up in a 7.1 config. These are my surrounds and rear surrounds. Bottom line is the speaker install was very easy and they sound great.
Pros: install and sound
Cons: none