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The following information is provided by the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation:
Arbuckle: June 22. Elevation 1 3/4 ft. below normal, water 78 and clear. Channel catfish biting on grasshoppers and cut baits around baited holes. Crappie being caught on small chartreuses jigs at 12-15 ft. around brush piles and good around docks early morning. White bass being caught chasing shad around windblown points. Sunfish being caught on worms and small fly rod bugs. Bass good on topwater lures, crankbaits, swim baits and shaky jig worms early and good on flukes on cloudy days. Report submitted by Jack Melton.
Broken Bow: June 23. Elevation rising, water upper 70s. Bass good on spook lures, Carolina-rigged soft plastic baits in watermelon seed and pumpkin around deep points and rock walls and on big white crankbaits around ridges in the upper end of the river and around main lake points. Catfish good on juglines and trotlines baited with cut bait and sunfish. Crappie good on small grubs in white, chartreuse and orange at 15-25 ft. around brush piles. Report submitted by Dru Polk, game warden stationed in McCurtain County.
Hugo: June 23. Elevation normal. Crappie and white bass fair on minnows along the river channel. Largemouth bass fair on soft plastic baits around the button brush. Fishing below the dam is slow due to the flood gates being closed. Report submitted by Jay Harvey, game warden stationed in Choctaw and Bryan counties.
Konawa: June 23. Elevation 1/2 ft. above normal, water 85 and clear. Largemouth bass good on plastic worms at 5-10 ft. along creek channels and road beds. White bass fair on topwater lures and spoons at 10-15 ft. in schooling fish in creek channels early and late. Channel catfish good on stinkbait and cut shad at 5-10 ft. around points and south cove. Report submitted by Daryl Howser, game warden stationed in Seminole County.
Lower Mountain Fork: June 23.Crayfish and minnow patterns (size 10-12) and Light Cahills (size 16) have been working well in Zone I. Zones II and III have experienced high water from generation periodically during the day. But when the water isn't too high to fish in Zone II, try streamers and midges. In Zone III fish were also caught on the Light Cahills. Otherwise, there isn't a particular hatch that is strong at this point. Report submitted by Three Rivers Fly Shop.
Lower Mountain Fork: June 21. Stocked 2,362 lbs., approximately 3,343 rainbow trout on June 13. Report submitted by April Drake, southeast region fisheries secretary.
McGee Creek: June 23. Elevation 3/4 ft. above normal, water 81 and clear. Largemouth bass fair on soft plastic lures, spinnerbaits and rattling crankbaits at 2-10 ft. Crappie fair on minnows over cedar trees next to creek channels. Report submitted by Larry Luman, game warden stationed in Atoka County.
Murray: June 24. Elevation 5 ft. below normal, water 77 and clear. Largemouth and smallmouth bass good on plastic baits, worms, Texas rigs and Carolina rigs early and late. Channel catfish good at 3-4 ft. around rocky structure. Crappie fair on minnows and jigs at 10-15 ft. around brush structure. Report submitted by Jeremy Brothers, game warden stationed in Carter County.
Pine Creek: June 23. Elevation above normal, water clear. Bass fair on watermelon brush hogs. Crappie good on white, blue and pink jigs. Catfish good on night crawlers. Report submitted by Mark Hannah, game warden stationed in McCurtain County.
Robert S. Kerr: June 24. Largemouth bass good on crankbaits, spinnerbaits and plastic baits around brush, grass and riprap around the river and good in cutoffs in the river and good on plastic baits in grass around windy points. Spotted and white bass excellent up Canadian River; look for concentrations of gulls; white bass are congregated in deeper pools. Crappie fair close to creek channels on submerged brush. Channel and blue catfish excellent on trotlines and juglines baited with cut bait at 12-20 ft. close to creek and river channels. Flathead catfish good on trotlines baited with live bait up rivers and in coves. Report submitted by Allen Couch, game warden stationed in Haskell County.
Sardis: June 23. Elevation normal, water 84 and dingy. Largemouth bass good on spinnerbaits, swim baits and topwater lures early and late. White bass fair to good on topwater lures in the afternoons. Channel and blue catfish good on cut bait and dead minnows. Flathead catfish fair on live sunfish shallow. Crappie fair to good on minnows and jigs at 12-14 ft. Report submitted by Dane Polk, game warden stationed in Pushmataha County.
Texoma: June 23. Elevation 1 1/2 ft. below normal, water 77 and clear to the south and murky to the north. Largemouth and smallmouth bass good on plastic worms, crankbaits, combinations baits and surface lures at 5-15 ft. in the creek channels and riprap. Striped and white bass good on surface lures, live bait and sassy shad at 10-30 ft. from Burns Run to Caney Creek. Channel and blue catfish good on live bait, stinkbait and worms at 10-20 ft. from Catfish Bay to the north to the Washita River and Sanders Island view on the Red River arm. Crappie good on minnows and jigs at 5-20 ft. around fish attractors and underwater brush. Sunfish good on worms, shrimp and small tube jigs at 5-10 ft. at the fishing docks. Report submitted by Danny Clubb, game warden stationed in Bryan County.
Wister:June 23. Elevation 9 1/2 ft. above normal, water murky. Largemouth bass good on 12-inch black worms, spinnerbaits, crankbaits and pumpkinseed craws and grubs. Crappie good on minnows and fair on white/pink jigs at 4-10 ft. around brushy cover. Catfish good on rod-and-reel with live sunfish and on juglines and trotlines baited with cut bait and dead minnows. Report submitted by Randy Fennell, game warden stationed in LeFlore County.


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Strictly first ever all girl final, it only seems like two minutes since we were meeting our celebrities for the first time, I remember predicting that Natalie & Artem were the ones to watch, but now I think it could be anyone's game, all week I have being asking people who they would be voting for on Saturday night and the replies were really mixed, it is just going to go to the lady who performs her heart out the most.
A slick cheeky Cha Cha opened the first part of our Final from all our professional dancers and the four remaining finalist Natalie, Abbey, Susanna and Sophie.
Susanna & Kevin Judges Choice Quickstep C8 D9 L10 B10 T37
Susanna danced very high on her scatter chasse's and looked so relaxed throughout the whole routine, her timing and footwork were excellent and made me smile from start to end.
Show routine C9 D9 L9 B9 T36
A beautiful American Smooth Waltz very emotionally portrayed, Susanna you started this competition sat on a sofa and have become a beautiful dancer.
Abbey & Aljaz Judges Choice WaltzC10 D10 L10 B10 T40
For me this has to be the most perfectly danced Waltz ever to grace our screens, beautifully styled, the simplicity, poise and control was unbeatable and a real tear jerker.
Show Routine C9 D10 L9 B10 T38
Great drama, great performance, great dance, I did not understand the bit when they stood on the giant BBQ and were smoked but a very powerful Paso.
Natalie & Artem Judges Choice Cha Cha C9 D10 L10 B10 T39
A lovely Cha Cha performance with amazing strict timing on the syncopations coupled with amazing arm lines finished in true professional style, I personally did not understand why the judges chose this dance for them as it was not one of their strongest and I personally would have liked to see a slightly straighter leg at times from Natalie but it did give Artem a chance to wear his traditional costume again.
Show Routine C10 D10 L10 B10 T40
This has to be the performance of the night a true show dance performed with pizazz, poise and perfection, amazing changes of rhythm danced with ease and a relaxed style that made every movement look perfect.
Sophie & Brendan Judges Choice Viennese Waltz C9 D10 L10 B10 T39
Maria Von Trapp's favourite things and Sophie this was one of my favourite Viennese Waltzes of the series, a much improved Top Line than we have seen in previous weeks, there was a little stumble on the rotary reverse turns towards the end of the routine but effortless and beautiful.
Show Routine C8 D9 L9 B9 T35
Sexy Samba show dance time! A wonderful light and airy routine maybe a little careful when approaching the lifts but they really were wowalicious!
Then came the part nobody wanted to watch, who was going to leave at the very last hurdle?
She has had an amazing time on Strictly but we said goodbye to Sophie who I know will continue dancing and will treasure her time on the dance floor for years to come.
Susanna & Kevin Own Choice Paso Doblé C9 D10 L10 B10 T39
I loved this routine the first time and loved it even more the second, an amazing traditional Paso creating all the drama of the bullfight, Susanna whatever happens you should be very proud of all your performances.
Abbey & Aljaz Own Choice Quickstep C9 D10 L10 B10 T10
This has to be the liveliest Quickstep routine of the series, full of pure technique with very advanced step patterns and an energy level that was off the scale.
Natalie & Artem Own Choice American Smooth C10 D10 L10 B10 T40
Before our 2013 champion was crowned we were joined by all our series eleven celebrities, one last time, It has been the highest standard series ever, with routines that would look at home on any competition floor, but there could be only one winner and the 2013 Champions were Abbey & Aljaz who were very deserving but to be honest any of them could have lifted the trophy.
So for 2013 it is just left for me to say thank you, for reading, have a wonderful Christmas and I wish everybody all the luck in the world for 2014, do not forget the best of series eleven highlights BBC Red button, satellite and cable viewers, Monday 23rd December, the Festive Special Christmas Day at 5pm BBC1 and the Live Strictly tour at an arena near you early next year, do Keep happy, Keep healthy and Keeeeeeep dancing!!!!

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When Steve Jobs unveiled the slim but powerful Macbook Air, it was as if a magician had pulled a flailing rabbit out of a hat. Everyone was amazed at how laptop technology had moved forward, and instantly the latest Macbook Air became a massive success.
The Macbook Air might be an awesome product, but there are currently no alternatives for folks who don't want to get converted to the Apple religion. But don't get disappointed just yet; come Q4 2011, Intel will be bringing us the new revolution in computing called Ultrabooks.
Touted as the direct competitor to Macbook Air, Intel's ambitious project will leave no stone unturned to prove itself in the not-so-dead laptop market. While it is not confirmed as to which operating system manufacturers will be using, there is a high chance that Windows 7 will be the one.
However, we here at TechSource believe that running Ubuntu 11.10 (or higher) on Ultrabooks might actually be more profitable. Here's why:
Old friends: Intel and Linux
Have you ever used an Intel desktop with Linux? If so, I'd wager that you rarely had any major issues with the drivers. This is because, unlike NVIDIA and ATI, Intel's graphics drivers are open source, making Intel-based graphic cards a heaven to work with. Also, Intel has been making significant contributions to the open source world, thus making it a great chum of penguin. Ubuntu, which almost runs flawlessly on Intel desktops, will be a great contender for the OS spot on these lightweight monsters. If any of the Ultrabook manufacturers managed to see potential in Ubuntu 11.10, there are chances that it'll make our dreams come true.
Low cost
The Macbook Air costs around a $1000. Now, to beat a price like that, Intel has to do a lot of hard work, especially if it is serious about taking up 40% of the laptop market. Intel has announced that the Ultrabooks will be low-cost and may cost less than a $1000. If Intel somehow gets Ubuntu on its devices, they could save a lot of money. If manufacturers are planning to market it as a low-cost device, they should play hardball with Microsoft. With the "professional" versions of Windows 7 priced very high, they will have to make some tough choices as to which operating system they use. Of course, we know that Windows 7 is going to take the spot anyway, but some manufacturers can get innovative and use Ubuntu on them. Using Ubuntu will significantly lower the price making the product much more affordable.
Evolving Ubuntu
If you've seen the latest screenshots of 11.10, it's way different from the Unity we all whined about. The interface has changed a lot, and yes it looks quite classy so to speak. As far as the stability goes, only time will tell. Nevertheless, Unity is quickly maturing into something that can actually deliver in the tech market. Now is the perfect time to invest in Ubuntu.
The Windows 8 killer
Intel is currently eyeing Windows 8 that is yet to be released. Well, since it's a Microsoft product, there are some pretty good chances that they'll screw up badly this time. The new experimental UI, no matter how modern it is, might not go down well with many users. Ubuntu can become the perfect alternative to Windows 8, if somehow Canonical manages to make Unity stable enough for mass consumption.
Sell it like the droid
With Android's huge success, the tech industry has finally seen that Linux is something that can gain massive mainstream popularity. If the investors somehow manage to see things from this angle, Ubuntu could surely end up on an Ultrabook someday.
Finally, it's Linux the beast as we know it
We all know that Linux can make a low-spec machine run like a marathon champ without making us pay a single penny. Manufacturers can make those i5 processors run to their full potential by putting Ubuntu on their devices. A normal user who has used Windows before might be pleasantly surprised at the performance capabilities of Ubuntu and Linux in general.
Ultrabooks will be released around the end of 2011, and many people have already dissed off the idea of them being a success. However, there are others who believe that Intel will pull it off and takeover most of the laptop market. Whatever the case maybe, we definitely want to see at least one manufacturer going with Ubuntu. I've got my fingers crossed!
Written by: Abhishek, a regular TechSource contributor and a long-time FOSS advocate.


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Strong demand for California almonds will hold, but growers need to brace for lower returns as overseas areas compete with increased production, according to Jim Zion, managing director of Meridian Nut Growers in Fresno, Calif.
Zion analyzed the almond outlook in a talk before the recent spring outlook forum of the California Chapter of the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers in Visalia, Calif.
Zion, who joined speakers for wine grapes and pistachios, said almonds continue to be an attractive alternative to other California crops such as cotton, as demonstrated by recent years of increased plantings bringing bearing acres to 600,000 in the state.
Pending official 2006 surveys of new plantings, Zion said he looked for the planting rate to level off. (Estimates released by the California Field Office of the National Agricultural Statistics Service after Zion's talk set new plantings of almonds during the past three years at 100,000 acres.)
Zion has been using an estimate of about 1 billion pounds for the 2006 crop with a carryover of about 150 million pounds.
Despite clear indications for California crops of 1.5 billion pounds or more in a few years, Zion feels they can be sold. Over 75 percent of the California crop goes into export, with stable pricing for European markets, where almonds have been replacing hazelnuts in confectionary products.
Almond growers enjoyed high prices of $2.65 to $2.75 per pound from the 2005 crop, but he expects prices for the coming crop to run about $1.65, plus or minus 25 cents, across all varieties.
He said the industry has been very supportive of the Almond Board of California's (ABC) generic promotion, which has in the past five years steered consumers to almonds as a nutritional, healthy alternative to other snacks.
"Many candy companies have created new products around almonds, which now have a consumer image of being value-added, and consumers are willing to pay more for products that include them."
Another advantage for the industry is its markets both at home and abroad. "If something happens in one market, we have the others and don't have to worry about it much," he said.
But almonds also have their weaknesses. Given the high price of water and other inputs, California almonds cost more to produce and are subject to sharp price competition from production in Australia, Spain, and other nations having both expanded production and lower costs than California growers.
Zion and other marketers also continue to fear the potential for a food safety scare that could be a serious setback for almonds. With that in mind, the ABC has been promoting best management practices to prevent such an event.
In tracing the California wine grape industry, Glenn Proctor, a wine broker with Joseph W. Ciatti Co. in San Rafael, Callif., said the record 4.3-million-ton crush of 2005 was a blend of good and bad news for growers.
Up and down the state, increases in production averaged 35 percent over the previous year, mostly due to larger berry size and not additional acreage coming into bearing. Bearing wine grape acreage in 2005 was only 800 acres greater than the 473,000 harvested in 2004.
The good part, he said, was early in the season when most growers sold portions of their crop at prices equal to or higher than in 2004, they received higher gross per-acre returns, and quality was outstanding.
But later in the season when the larger size of the crop was realized and wineries reached crush capacity, growers without a home for their grapes were caught with few options and some vineyards were not harvested.
In assessing bulk wines, Proctor said, "We will be able to work through the 2005 crop, but we expect to have a headache with it over the next six to 12 months. Early season wine buying activity has been good, taking us through some of the 2005 inventory, but then it slowed down significantly."
Meanwhile, the international bulk wine market continues very competitive, with major varieties from the United States at higher prices than the same varieties from Europe, Chile, Argentina and Australia.
But, Proctor noted, the 2005 inventories will provide supplies for the United States to compete strongly and with limited new acreage and growing demand, prospects for 2006, 2007 and 2008 are good.
One concern is some buyers are saying since they bought so much of the 2005 crop, they plan to buy less 40 percent less in 2006.
"We are optimistic about the future, but we are cautious about the present," Proctor said.
In sketching a profile of the pistachio industry, Hanford grower, processor, and marketer Chuck Nichols said consumer demand is expanding, with foreign sales leading domestic.
The 2005 California pistachio crop was 283 million pounds, down from the preceding season's "on-year" production of 347 million pounds.
The chief competitor is Iran, whose production approaches half the world supply, compared to the approximately one-third coming from California. He said statistics from Iran are notoriously inaccurate, but there may be as many as 80,000 growers there, some with plots of less than one acre.
While Iran has very serious quality and aflatoxin contamination issues, its pistachio industry remains profitable and will continue to be highly competitive.
Pricing for California pistachios was constant during the past few years at about $1.40 per pound, although in the past year it went to more than $2.
"Most of us in the industry think prices will come off this level, and we will be looking at $1.20 to $1.50, open, in-shell, for the next five to seven years," Nichols said.
Profits from the price hike led to planting increases, but, he added, the high prices are not sustainable.
The trees take seven years to get into production, Nichols said, and California bearing acreage for 2007 will be about 115,000 acres and by 2012 it will be about 175,000 acres.
Problems persist with tariff disputes with Iran, food safety issues for all pistachios caused by Iranian product trans-shipped from Europe to the United States, imbalance in profitability between growing and process segments, and litigation challenging the California Pistachio Commission.
However, Nichols said, the nuts are now regarded as a healthy food by consumers, demand for them is expanding, and the California industry will have time to develop new markets before new acreage comes into bearing.


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Now that Cam Newton has become Cam Newton, he's having a hard time finding a woman who is interested in Cam Newton and not Cam Newton.
"It's a cliché for people to say you have to be on alert," Newton tells Jarrett Bell of USA Today. "But sometimes, that is the case. You may see a particular female who's attractive, but you already sense it.
"I pray for discretion every single night, that I can see through people, see what their greater good is. Sometimes that individual 'wows' you by the eye, but when it come to heart to heart, that person's not there for you. That's not just females. That may be friends, people who come into your life just to use you for who you are."
He's right. The woman who marries Cam Newton will have instant fame and fortune. She'd become the envy of all of her friends and/or colleagues and/or high-school classmates and/or sorority sisters, and she'd be a candidate to star in The Real Housewives of Charlotte.
And, eventually, she'd potentially be in line for up to half of Cam's cash.
"Genuine people, at this stage of my life, are very scarce," Newton said. "That's unfortunate. Most of the time, I don't really give people a chance. I have a wall up. I'm always protecting who I am. Thinking about my brand. I make it hard on people. Sometimes, it's a good thing. Sometimes, it's a bad thing."
It's a bad thing that he's that concerned about his brand. When it comes to finding the right woman, he should be more concerned about finding someone who unconditionally loves Cam Newton, not Cam Newton.
But, hey, that goes with the territory. And few average bachelors will shed tears for a young multi-millionaire whose biggest dilemma is trying to find the needle in the haystack of women who are chasing him.


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China Expands Strategic Presence in Israel
Spending Targets High-Tech, Industry, Infrastructure
Mar. 1, 2014 - 11:20AM | By BARBARA OPALL-ROME
TEL AVIV — China is building a strategic presence in Israel through a growing portfolio of holdings in national infrastructure, high-tech startups and core industries.
With state financing, surging investment and the support of the Israeli government, Chinese public institutions and private investors are acquiring control of key industries and gaining unprecedented access to Israeli technology, innovation and know-how.
Lured by China's vast market and diplomatic clout with its UN Security Council seat, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has assigned top priority to expanding links with Beijing.
"Our strengths complement one another. China has massive industrial and global reach. Israel has expertise in every area of high-tech," Netanyahu said at a joint press conference in Jerusalem with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi.
Since Yi's mid-December visit here, Netanyahu has publicly flagged relief from export licensing restrictions as an essential step his government is taking to expand cooperation and trade.
Israel's National Cyber Bureau plans to include China in a Cyber Emergency Response Team to be stood up next year.
China is a lead contender for a megaproject to connect the Mediterranean coast to the Red Sea by high-speed rail with its proposal to build, operate and transfer the network with significant state financing.
Estimated to exceed US $8 billion, the twin-track railway would traverse tunnels and bridges, with a direct stop in Beersheba, the planned epicenter for Cyber and intelligence.
An Israeli government decision is expected by the end of the year. If tapped for the job, it will fortify Beijing's footprint here for decades as a strategic alternative to the Suez Canal.
Netanyahu views the so-called Red-Med project as a way to strengthen Sino-Israeli ties, given Beijing's heavy reliance on sea routes.
"A significant portion of [Chinese shipping] passes through the Suez Canal, and we are building a valve in the form of a train," Netanyahu said in a late January conference address here.
Growing Portfolio
In less than four years, Beijing has amassed a controlling interest in Israel's agrochemical industry with a $2.4 billion investment by China National Chemical Corp., and access to Israeli nanotechnology through a joint research center to be operated by Tsinghua and Tel Aviv universities.
It also stands to benefit from a $130 million endowment for the Guangdong branch of the Technion Institute — Israel's national brain trust — courtesy of Li Ka-Shing, a Hong Kong billionaire.
Prominent private-sector deals include last year's $240 million acquisition of an Israeli laser firm by a subsidiary of Shanghai-based Fosun International, and the prospective sale of Tnuva, a symbolic nationwide dairy concern forged from Israeli kibbutzim.
As for high technology, China ranks a close second to the US in the number of projects co-managed by Israel's Chief Scientist Office.
Officials here say China is rapidly replacing Europe as the second leading source of capital fueling Israel's high-tech sector.
"Soon, we expect China to be our number one partner for joint projects managed by our office," said Avi Luvton, Asia Pacific director in the research and development branch of Israel's Chief Scientist Office.
Caution: Washington is Watching
Courtship of China is an increasingly critical element of government strategy, compelling growing calls to revive defense trade.
Despite redoubled economic, scientific and commercial trade ties, the two sides have not fully recovered from the bilateral rift triggered by Israel's 2000 termination of a high-priority arms deal. But the fierce US objections that forced Israel to cancel its $1.1 billion contract for a Phalcon early warning aircraft with Beijing are more relevant than ever, experts here say.
Burgeoning ties with Beijing must be carefully balanced with full compliance of Israel's obligations to its chief ally in Washington, insists former Defense Minister Ephraim Sneh.
Any benefit to Israel from revived defense trade with Beijing cannot possibly match the invaluable political, economic and strategic support from its top ally. That said, Sneh suggests the two sides review export restrictions to China.
"Strategic cooperation with the US is a vital Israeli interest. It applies also to the agreement about exports to China," Sneh said of a decade-old pact that obliges US vetting of intended defense sales to China.
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Jake Gyllenhaal Has Long Hair
Jake Gyllenhaal continues to grow out his long hair for his role as Prince Dastan in Prince of Persia: Sands Of Time, out 2009.
The 27-year-old actor led his family onto the Eurail (formerly Eurorail) in Paris, France on Friday morning — Reese Witherspoon and her two kids, Ava, 8, and Deacon, 4. Looks like the Gyllenhaal-Witherspoons are headed out for a weekend trip somewhere else in Europe!
Jake has been busy in London filming Prince of Persia with the support of Reese and the kids.
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Olympic Stadium to host Diamond League meeting
The Olympic Stadium will host its first event since London 2012 on the anniversary of the opening ceremony.
UK Athletics have confirmed that the London Grand Prix, part of the Diamond League series, will be moved to east London from Crystal Palace and the event on July 27 will take place a year to the day after the Games kicked off in style.
Niels de Vos, the chief executive of UK Athletics, said: "We are delighted that the British Athletics London Grand Prix will be held at the Olympic Stadium in July and the fact that it's on the first anniversary of the opening ceremony is very special.
"The Olympic Stadium created some incredible memories in 2012 - memories which rekindled the British public's love for athletics. An integral part of our 2012 legacy is not only that our athletes continue to succeed on the world stage but that the British public continue to be inspired by some of the greatest names in athletics and experience world-class sport first-hand."
Jessica Ennis and Mo Farah, who both won gold on a memorable night in the stadium, expressed their delight that people that missed out on tickets to the athletics sessions would get a chance to see elite athletes in action.
"The atmosphere was electric during the Games, I'll never forget it, so it's great that the British fans, and athletes, will get to experience that again so soon after the Games," Farah said.
Ennis added: "It is brilliant to hear that the British Athletics London GP is going to be held at the Olympic Stadium a year after the Games. It will give athletes and fans who did not get to experience the amazing venue the chance to go there, and for those of us who had the most incredible experiences on the track and field, an opportunity to relive a few memories.
"Hopefully I will be there and using the competition as part of my preparation for the World Championships."
The long-term future of the Olympic Stadium remains in the balance with West Ham announced as the preferred bidders in December.
The stadium will also host the World Athletics Championships and IPC championships in 2017 - the first time a city has hosted both the Paralympic and able-bodied events in the same year.


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Chris Brown Insists He Was Set Up As He Speaks Out
Chris Brown has spoken out for the first time since his recent arrest.
The clip was shown on ABC news in America and Brown starts by saying ''I cannot wait till the truth comes to light about this incident and this situation. You know, because my character's been defaced and who I am as a person and my integrity.''
"I'm glad that all my real supporters know me, and know the truth, and they'll see the truth.''
Police swarmed Brown's home in Tarzana, California on Tuesday, August 30 after a woman named Baylee Curran accused him of aiming a gun at her head.
Curran then called 911 after the rapper allegedly got mad at her for admiring a piece of jewellery inside his estate. She claims she was kicked out and refused a nondisclosure agreement.
Brown was then arrested on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon the same day around. He was released from jail on $250,000 bail.
Brown's lawyer believes that Curran, a former beauty pageant contestant, set the entertainer up. According to Garages, she texted a friend before she contacted the police. He shared the text with ABC.
"This freak Chris Brown is kicking me out of his house because I called his friend's jewellery fake," the text message reportedly reads. "I'm going to set him up and call the cops and say that he tried to shoot me, and that will teach him a lesson. I'm going to set his ass up."
Brown and Curran have had trouble with the law before. The 'Forever' singer pleaded guilty to assaulting his then-girlfriend Rihanna in 2009 and completed six years on probation in 2015. Curran is still wanted in New York for stealing a $1,000 Louis Vuitton purse from The Plaza Hotel three years ago.


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Our periodic collection of business trends ponders the fate of the worker bee.
MINUS: News that 100-plus workers died in a clothing factory fire in Bangladesh last week hits home.
Fannie Lansner died 101 years ago in the infamous Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire in New York. Along with killing my great aunt and 145 of her fellow workers, the blaze emboldened the American labor union movement and was the catalyst for numerous workplace safety reforms.
The settings may be oceans apart, but the underlying story is eerily similar.
Both Bangladesh today, and New York City a century ago, buzzed as apparel-manufacturing hubs. Ample supply of cheap labor is one of many common themes.
Both the Tazreen Fashion factory in Bangladesh and the Triangle facility had workers doing high-volume chores in cramped quarters with an apparent lack of fire-safety preparations.
In other words, they were disasters waiting to happen.
The underlying impetus is obvious: shoppers desire cheap clothing. But that frugality can push producers to scrimp – including on workplace safety.
The big question for society is, "What's the true cost of a bargain?"
PLUS: The American union movement isn't perfect. But there could be sweet revenge at Hostess Brands, baker of numerous treats.
After two bankruptcies, Hostess began liquidating this month after the company failed to get its unionized bakers to agree to further concessions.
The union – which took grief for its move that cost 18,000 workers their jobs, perhaps temporarily – had tired of working with managers and believed that other entities would buy the business.
Word came from bankruptcy court Thursday that Hostess received 100-plus acquisition inquiries. It's unclear what prospective buyers would do with either Hostess products or workers. But it's a good bet that we haven't nibbled on our last Twinkie, Ho Ho or Ding Dong.
EQUALS: American unions have nowhere as much workplace clout as they once had.
But after a slow economic recovery from the Great Recession, the American worker seems testy. The government's tally of "major work stoppages" – strikes or lockouts with 1,000 or more workers – has topped 120,000 workers through October. That's already more than last year's 112,500 – and the highest count since prerecession days of 2007.
Note that in Southern California on Thursday, a strike shut down most terminals at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, the nation's two busiest shipping complexes.
Either workers have tired of an era of small raises, at best, and other compensation concessions. Or – and this would be a positive signal for all, pro-union or not: An improving job market makes workers feel they can afford a strike.


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Raymond (Duff) Mann passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 17, 2013. He was 65. He was born in Nyack, NY and he worked for many years at Monsey Lumber. He loved to hunt and fish.
Raymond was predeceased by his father, Raymond Mann; mother, Dorothy Brenner; and brothers: Brian Mann, Charles R. Mann, Theodore Mann and Michael Geer.
He is survived by brothers: Arthur Mann, Barry Mann; his sister, Brenda Wagner; sons, Raymond Mann and Randy Mann; daughter, Shirley Parliament; and grandchildren: Travis Rose, Krystal Mann, Kyle Mann, Caitlin Mann, Teresa Mann and Isabella Mann. He is also survived by several cousins, nieces and nephews. He will be sadly missed.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, April 6th at Dutchers Funeral Home in Haverstraw, NY, 845- 429-2117.


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Former Iowa State coach dies
Former Iowa State coach dies
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Former Iowa State University coach Steve Lynn has died, reported cyclones.com Wednesday afternoon.
Lynn was head track and field coach at ISU for 14 years and before that 16 year as an assistant coach.
Lynn died Wednesday at Mary Greeley Medical Center at age 61.
ISU said Lynn was surrounded by family and friends when he succumbed to injuries suffered in a fall at his home Friday.
Lynn was an Oskaloosa native and William Penn graduate. He earned a master's degree at ISU in 1979.
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The approval of undergraduate and master's degree programs is vested within the authority of the University of North Florida's Board of Trustees. In accordance with these procedures, the University is submitting its request to add a new academic program to the Educational Policy Committee. In particular, this request is to initiate a new undergraduate degree in French Studies. The degree would be offered through the College of Arts and Sciences.
Provost Mark Workman will address the committee and present this proposal.
The tenure nomination before the committee is being recommended under the tenure by reason of appointment procedures. Under these procedures, the administration recommends awarding tenure to Dr. Courtney Hackney, Department of Biology, College of Arts and Sciences.
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In response to a recommendation from Trustee Kendrick, Drs. Kerry Clark and Joe Butler will brief the EPC on animal research at UNF, on the care that animals used in such research receive, and on the board charged with maintaining standards of care, the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC).
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Attached is the New Degree/Major Programs policy. This policy has been vetted by Academic Affairs and the Council of Deans.
This policy is being presented to the Board of Trustees for review and approval, in compliance with the BOG's policy.
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In an effort to keep the Educational Policy Committee apprised, Academic Affairs is providing a report on recent administrative and faculty hires for review by the committee.
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In the continued effort to keep trustees apprised of current metrics and trends within the University, Mr. John Yancey, Director of Admissions, and Associate Vice President Deb Kaye will present a progress brief on current fall enrollments and the profile for this year's first-time-in-college students.
Mr. John Yancey and Ms. Deb Kaye will address the committee and discuss the fall 2007 student profile.
Each year, the U.S. News and World Report puts out a ranking of colleges and universities. Reputations of universities are frequently reported based on these rankings. Often, students selecting schools that best fit their needs will also turn to these rankings. The University felt it was important that members of the Educational Policy Committee be updated on UNF's performance in specific elements of this ranking system.
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Mount Nebo is renowned as the place where Moses glimpsed the Promised Land. We journalists following Pope Benedict's Holy Land pilgrimage saw it as a stony highland with an Old Testament austerity.
But from vineyards in the valleys below, closer to the Jordan River, comes Mount Nebo Cabernet, as the label declares, the "Wine of the Holy Land."
The label depicts the modern sculpture representing the "brazen serpent" created by Moses at God's command to heal the Israelites from snake bites. The image is cited in the New Testament as a symbol of Christ.
We sampled the wine at dinner last night in the Amman hotel where reporters on the Volo Papale are staying. It was well-balanced, a little young (we drank the 2007 vintage) but not too tannic. Rich and elegant was the judgment at our table, especially after the second bottle.


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Fairly strict plagiarism laws exist to keep people from passing off the ideas or words of others as their own. But what about the ministry? How do we prevent others from taking credit for our labors? Or should the Christian worker even be concerned about this? Is not the important thing that Christ is preached, so that who does the preaching is of little significance (Phil 1:18)? Yet here in 2 Corinthians 10:12-18 Paul is concerned about this very thing. Itinerant preachers have come to Corinth and are taking credit for his apostolic labors: We are not going too far (as others are doing, v. 14) and we do not boast about work already done in another's territory (v. 15).
What is at stake for Paul is something more than pride of place. Today people often strive to get ahead in the workplace by raising doubts about the viability or integrity of the competition. Paul's opponents did this by saying that he possessed inferior credentials, thereby calling into question the authenticity of his ministry at Corinth. Their superior credentials, on the other hand, gave them the right to set the Corinthians straight about Paul and to claim credit for getting the church on the right track. There is every evidence that the Corinthians were listening to them (11:19-20). What the church failed to see, however, was that to raise doubts about Paul's ministry at Corinth was in effect to raise doubts about the viability of their own existence as a congregation. Simply put, if the validity of the preacher is called into question, then the content of the preaching also becomes suspect, and any congregation founded on that preaching is questionable.
In verses 12-18 Paul cuts to the heart of the problem by showing the Corinthians what the opposition is really after. It is not, to be sure, the spiritual welfare of the Corinthians. Their real goal is, instead, to expand their sphere of influence by encroaching on the territory of others and going beyond the boundaries God himself had established.
To demonstrate this, Paul goes on the offensive at verse 12 and levels three charges against his opponents. The first charge is that they lack basic intelligence. They use themselves as the standard by which they gauge their respective ministries, and then they take great satisfaction in finding that they always measure up (they measure themselves by themselves, v. 12). In so doing they give every evidence of not being very bright (they are not wise, v. 12). We, on the other hand, do not dare to classify or compare ourselves (v. 12). There is a play on words here that is easily lost in translation. Enkrino (classify), found only here in the New Testament, means "to admit or accept into the same rank or class," while synkrino (compare) means "to compare" or "measure" against something of equal value. The New English Bible's "We do not dare class or compare ourselves with any of those who put forward their own claims" is a fair rendering of the Greek. To this extent Paul's critics are correct in calling him "timid." He is by far too shy to engage in the self-admiration maneuvers of the opposition. Actually, the term Paul uses is even stronger. He does not dare, a verb that means "to make bold" or "to presume" in a bad sense.
Breach of contract is the second charge Paul levels against the opposition. We . . . will not boast beyond proper limits, he states (v. 13). The term ametros (limits) means "to be without boundary or measure" and refers to the unmeasured boasting of the opposition. Paul, by contrast, confines his boasting to "the measure of the field God measured" to him "as a measure" (a literal translation of v. 13). The Greek is intentionally redundant. Paul worked within clearly defined boundaries; his opponents did not. Paul defines these boundaries as a kanwe ("field")--the Greek term from which we derive our English word "canon." Kanwn in Hellenistic Greek was a rod or bar employed for testing the straightness of something--somewhat like our plumb line. It came to be used figuratively of the rule or standard by which something was measured. For example, in Galatians 6:16 it refers to the "standard" by which Christian conduct is measured, while here in 2 Corinthians 10:13-16 it denotes the divine "yardstick" (JB) or "tape measure" used to establish the boundaries of a ministry field.
These boundaries were not of Paul's own making. They were boundaries that he and the "pillars" of the Jerusalem church agreed on during his second postconversion visit to Jerusalem. Paul was to preach to the Gentiles, and James, Peter and John were to go to the Jews (Gal 2:9)--a division that accords with Paul's own apostolic commissioning (Rom 1:5; 15:15-16; Gal 1:16; 1 Tim 2:7). It was an agreement based on recognition of divinely established spheres of ministry. God was seen to be at work in Paul's ministry as an apostle to the Gentiles and in Peter's ministry as an apostle to the Jews (Gal 2:7-8). So in coming to Corinth and treating this Gentile city as a legitimate sphere of ministry, the Jewish Christian missionaries were violating the evangelistic division of labor agreed on by Paul and the mother church almost eight years earlier (see the introduction).
But how did Paul know that Corinth was included in his rightful field? Were all Gentiles ipso facto considered to be his sole domain and all Jews a forbidden target group? That this was not the case is clear from the fact that his own evangelistic strategy involved an initial outreach in the synagogue (Acts 13:5, 14; 14:1; 17:2, 10; 18:4; 19:8). And while his commission was to proclaim the gospel to the Gentiles, it was Paul's unwavering policy to preach only in unevangelized Gentile areas so as not to build on another's foundation (Rom 15:18-20). So the Corinthians became part of his field not merely because they were predominantly Gentile but because he was the first apostle to reach them with the gospel (ephthasamen; 2 Cor 10:14).
Paul has sometimes been accused of operating as a "lone ranger" evangelist who jealously guarded his turf and could not tolerate trespassers. But this was not at all the case. While he took seriously divisions of labor and allotted fields, he nonetheless viewed the task of evangelism as a cooperative effort, much like farming, where, as colaborers, one "plants" and another "waters"--but, in this case, it is "as the Lord has assigned" (1 Cor 3:5-9). Nor did Paul share the apostolic task grudgingly. He clearly welcomed others as colaborers.
The distinction lies in his understanding of authority. For while Paul can conceive of colaboring, he cannot admit the idea of coauthority. Authority, for Paul, resides in the father-child relationship that is established through the church-planting process. It is because Paul reached Corinth first with the gospel that he can address the Corinthians as "dear children" (1 Cor 4:14). It is this begetting "through the gospel" that gives him the right to ask his converts to "imitate" him (4:15-16) and explains the care Paul takes, in turn, to respect Peter's assigned field among the Jews (Gal 2:7) and James's evangelistic efforts in Jerusalem (Acts 21:20-26).
This points up Paul's third charge: boasting of work done by others (2 Cor 10:14-15). The term kopos (work), literally a "striking" or "beating," denotes labor that is physically exhausting. Paul applies the term to both his trade as a worker of goat's-hair cloth (for example, 1 Cor 4:12; 1 Thess 2:9; 2 Thess 3:8) and his missionary labors (as in 2 Cor 10:15)--although the too are connected, since he plied a trade so as not to be a financial burden on his churches (2 Thess 3:8).
It is difficult to know what exactly the Corinthian intruders were taking credit for. They certainly did not discredit the Corinthians' conversion and seek to rebuild the church from its foundation up. It is more likely from 2 Corinthians 11:22 that they claimed spiritual jurisdiction over Corinth because of their superior pedigree ("Are they Hebrews? . . . Israelites? . . . Abraham's descendants?"). In addition, they challenged Paul's right to offer authoritative spiritual direction, given what they felt to be his questionable apostolic standing ("Are they servants of Christ? . . . I am more," 11:23).
Another difficulty for Paul was that he operated in accordance with a clearly thought-out evangelistic strategy that was being compromised by the Corinthian intruders. Verses 15-16 provide us with a concise summary of this strategy: Our hope, he tells the Corinthians, is that, as your faith continues to grow, our area of activity among you will greatly expand, so that we can preach the gospel in the regions beyond you. There were too parts to Paul's strategy. Part one was to significantly expand his area of activity among his converts (v. 15). It was Paul's practice to focus his evangelistic efforts on the large urban centers with a view to enlarging his sphere of authority to outlying areas (megalynthenai kata ton kanona) through the evangelistic efforts of his converts (en hymin). This was only possible to the extent that the faith of his converts continued to grow (2 Cor 10:15). Paul could be using faith in reference to a set body of beliefs. If so, he would be saying that growth in knowledge is a necessary prerequisite to evangelistic outreach. But growth in faith more likely refers to maturity of Christian life. As the Corinthians' commitment to Christ and to the demands of the gospel matured, outreach to those around them would quite naturally follow. Paul defines the kind of outreach he envisions as "greatly expanding our area of activity." The Greek is actually "to be enlarged [megalynthenai] to a great extent [eis perisseian] in accordance with our field [kata ton kanona hemwn]." Paul hopes to greatly expand his ministry, but within the limits of the field assigned to him.
If the outreach effort of the Ephesian church is any indication, this kind of expansion occurred through the parenting of a number of churches in outlying areas (Col 1:7; 4:15-16). Paul included within his "field" churches in Asia Minor that he had not personally planted (for example, see Col 1:5-7). Given his policy of not building on another's foundation, it is reasonable to assume that he could include these churches because they had been planted by his converts. All told, three churches were established in this fashion (Laodicea, Hierapolis and Colossae). Paul now holds out the same hope for Corinth.
Part too of Paul's strategy was to preach the gospel in the regions beyond them (2 Cor 10:16). A significant time would be spent stabilizing a recently planted congregation, with the hope of using the newly formed church as a base of operation for outreach into "regions beyond." In the case of Corinth, regions beyond may have included other parts of the Balkan peninsula, like Dalmatia and Panonia to the northwest (Illyricum; Rom 15:19) and Moesia and Dacia to the north. But by the time Paul wrote Romans, he had set his sights on Spain and the western Mediterranean, for which the Roman church would serve geographically as a more appropriate base (Rom 15:24-28).
Consolidation, however, precedes advance (M. J. Harris 1976:384). Up to this point Paul has been expending all his energy in consolidating his sphere of authority in Corinth, so that he has been unable to reach beyond it in any significant way. The fact that he phrases his goal of expansion as a hope, rather than an accomplished fact, is a subtle reminder to the Corinthians that by not backing him, they are hampering the advance of the gospel.
The Corinthian intruders were quick to boast about work already done in another man's territory (v. 16). Paul, on the other hand, did not even claim credit for what occurred in his own territory, let alone the territory of others. If any boasting is to be done, it should be done in the Lord (Let him who boasts boast in the Lord, v. 17). The Old Testament quote in verse 17 is thought to come from Jerermiah 9:24 ("Let him who boasts boast about this: that he understands and knows me"; compare 1 Kingdoms 2:10). It appears as well in 1 Corinthians 1:31 as a corrective to boasting in personal achievements or pride of place (Bruce 1971:234). Here it is a corrective to taking credit for what others have accomplished.
Paul will go on in chapters 11--12 to boast about his pedigree, ministerial achievements and ecstatic experiences--but only because he feels pressured to do so. Even so, the ultimate credit goes to God, and it is God's approval--and his alone--that counts (Murphy-O'Connor 1991:104). Some Christian workers are like the woodpecker who was pecking on the trunk of a dead tree one day when lightning struck the tree and splintered it. Not realizing what had happened, the proud bird exclaimed, "Look what I did!"
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Mediastinal tumors are growths that form in the mediastinum. This is an area in the middle of the chest that separates the lungs.
Alternative Names
Thymoma - mediastinal; Lymphoma - mediastinal
The mediastinum is the part of the chest that lies between the sternum and the spinal column, and between the lungs. This area contains the heart, large blood vessels, windpipe (trachea), thymus gland, esophagus, and connective tissues. The mediastinum is divided into three sections:
- Anterior (front)
- Middle
- Posterior (back)
Mediastinal tumors are rare.
The most common location for tumors in the mediastinum depends on the age of the patient. In children, tumors are more common in the posterior mediastinum. These tumors often begin in the nerves and are non-cancerous (benign).
Most mediastinal tumors in adults occur in the anterior mediastinum and are usually cancerous (malignant) lymphomas, germ cell tumors, or thymomas. These tumors are most common in people ages 30 to 50.
Almost half of mediastinal tumors cause no symptoms and are found on a
- Chest pain
- Cough
Coughing up blood(hemoptysis) Fever Hoarseness
- Night sweats
- Shortness of breath
Exams and Tests
A medical history and physical examination may show:
- Fever
- High-pitched breathing sound (
- Swollen or tender lymph nodes (lymphadenopathy)
Unintentional weight loss Wheezing
Further tests that may be done include:
Chest x-ray
- CT-guided needle biopsy
CT scan of the chest Mediastinoscopy with biopsy MRI of the chest
Treatment for mediastinal tumors depends on the type of tumor and symptoms:
- Thymic cancers are treated with surgery. It may be followed by radiation or chemotherapy, depending on the stage of the tumor and the success of the surgery.
- Germ cell tumors are usually treated with chemotherapy.
- For lymphomas,
chemotherapyis the treatment of choice, and is possibly followed by radiation.
- For neurogenic tumors of the posterior mediastinum, surgery is the main treatment.
Outlook (Prognosis)
The outcome depends on the type of tumor. Different tumors respond differently to chemotherapy and radiation.
Possible Complications
Complications of mediastinal tumors include:
- Spinal cord compression
- Spread to nearby structures such as the heart, lining around the heart (pericardium), and great vessels (aorta and vena cava)
Radiation, surgery, and chemotherapy can all have serious complications.
When to Contact a Medical Professional
Call your health care provider if you notice symptoms of a mediastinal tumor.
Park DR, Vallieres E. Tumors and cysts of the mediastinum. In: Mason RJ, Murray JF, Broaddus VC, et al., eds. Murray and Nadels Textbook of Respiratory Medicine. 5th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier Saunders; 2010:chap 76.
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Members of the Howling for Wolves group oppose Minnesota DNR's wolf hunt season.
Opponents of wolf hunting and trapping are petitioning the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources to stop this year's hunt.
The DNR set up a wolf hunt season after the federal government took the gray wolves off the endangered list in January. But, Maureen Hackett of the opposition group Howling for Wolves says the DNR is moving too fast. Hackett tells Minnesota Public Radio News (http://bit.ly/Nl5LBo ) the wolf population is growing, but is still vulnerable.
The group is rallying at the DNR headquarters in St. Paul Thursday where they plan to file a petition against the hunt. The wolf population in Minnesota is estimated at 3,000. The DNR is allowing hunters and trappers to kill 400 wolves during a season that partially coincides with the gun deer hunt.


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text: Dave's ESL Cafe's Student Discussion Forums :: View topic - What do you like to do when you go on the Internet? Dave's ESL Cafe's Student Discussion Forums"The Internet's Meeting Place for ESL/EFL Students and Teachers from Around the World!" FAQ Search Memberlist Usergroups Register Profile Log in to check your private messages Log in What do you like to do when you go on the Internet? Dave's ESL Cafe's Student Discussion Forums Forum Index -> Hobbies View previous topic :: View next topic Author Message Samantha LiuJoined: 12 May 2009Posts: 8Location: Taiwan Posted: Mon May 18, 2009 2:49 am Post subject: What do you like to do when you go on the Internet? What do you like to do when you go on the Internet? I like to chat with my friends, write diary and watch videos on the Internet. Chatting on line with friend can save much money on phone call fee. Writing diary can easily make my friend know how is going on these days, and also I can know theirs by their blogs. Watching videos on line is very convenience, we dont need to wait or go out to borrow one. How about you Back to top scottish_tigerJoined: 16 Jul 2003Posts: 90Location: Scotland Posted: Sun Jan 17, 2010 3:00 pm Post subject: When I am online I like to visit eslcafe.com and try to answer any students questions so I can help them with their written & verbal English. Not that I get too much time to be online since I was promoted to Head of my Department. But I try my best. Scottish Tiger_________________I am always happy to help you learn English. Back to top Display posts from previous: All Posts1 Day7 Days2 Weeks1 Month3 Months6 Months1 Year Oldest FirstNewest First Dave's ESL Cafe's Student Discussion Forums Forum Index -> Hobbies All times are GMT - 8 Hours Page 1 of 1 Jump to: Select a forum Student Forums----------------ComputersCurrent NewsCultureEnglish SchoolsFamilyFilm and CinemaFoodHealth and FitnessHelp CenterHobbiesHolidaysLearning EnglishLiteratureMaking FriendsMusicOpinionsPetsScienceSportsThe Strange and MysteriousTOEFL and Other English ExamsTravel You cannot post new topics in this forumYou cannot reply to topics in this forumYou cannot edit your posts in this forumYou cannot delete your posts in this forumYou cannot vote in polls in this forum Dave's ESL Cafe is maintained by the one and only Dave Sperling. Banner Advertising | Bookstore / Alta Books | FAQs | Articles | Interview with Dave Copyright © 2018 Dave's ESL Cafe | All Rights Reserved | Contact Dave's ESL Cafe | Site Map Teachers College, Columbia University: Train to Teach English Here or Abroad Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2002 phpBB Group


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JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 6, 2012) – After starting the new calendar year with a three-point win over USC Upstate on Wednesday, the ETSU women's basketball team will look to string together consecutive wins for the first time this season when the Lady Bucs host Mercer on Saturday afternoon. The Lady Bucs kickoff an Atlantic Sun doubleheader with a 1:30 p.m. tip inside the MSHA Athletic Center.
A pair of local players in senior guard Natalie Pickwell (Kingsport, Tenn.) and freshman guard/forward Cara Bowling (Elizabethton, Tenn.) helped guide ETSU (2-11, 1-2 A-Sun) to a 67-64 victory over the Spartans. Pickwell finished with a game-high 22 points, while Bowling came off the bench to add a career-high 15 points in 21 minutes of action. Along with her 22 points on 8-of-12 shooting, Pickwell also tied a career-high with nine rebounds, while Bowling added three boards and two steals to her stat line. In addition, sophomore Destiny Mitchell (Bluffton, Ga.) registered her second double-double of the season (13th for her career) after finishing with 10 points and 11 rebounds against the Spartans.
By starting the 2012 portion of their schedule with a win, the Lady Bucs hope to carry the positive momentum into Saturday as ETSU is searching for consecutive wins since posting four straight last February. ETSU has now won 22 of its last 27 games inside the MSHA Athletic Center, and since joining the A-Sun the Lady Bucs have won five of the six games played in Johnson City against Mercer.
Mercer (3-12, 1-3 A-Sun) has dropped five straight games and is coming off a tough 89-84 loss to Stetson on Wednesday night in Macon. After playing an even first half against the Hatters, Mercer was outscored 54-49 in the final 20 minutes to suffer the five-point setback. Stetson doubled up the Bears in points in the paint – outscoring Mercer 56 to 28 – while Mercer's bench outscored the Hatters', 34 to 8. The Bears lost five consecutive games to start the year before picking up their first win against High Point, and have since defeated Belmont in Nashville and Troy in Macon.
The Bears, who are led by sophomore guard Brianna Williams' 15.0 points per game, were picked eighth by the coaches and ninth by the media in the preseason conference polls. Despite leading the team in scoring overall, Williams has only started in one of the four conference games, while 5-foot-11 junior forward Ry'van Buchanan has taken over as the scoring leader in A-Sun games at 14.0 points per game. Buchanan is also shooting 49 percent from the field and averaging 6.8 rebounds in four league contests. Meanwhile, freshman guard Precious Bridges has seen her scoring output rise over four points in conference play, as she's averaging 12.5 points per game against conference foes.
ETSU has won five straight against Mercer and lead the all-time series, 12-9. Overall, the Lady Bucs have won the last five games in the series by an average of 21.6 points per game (85.8-64.2), while Mitchell averaged 18 points, 11.5 rebounds, and three steals against the Bears last season. Pickwell also put together two solid games against Mercer last season as the Kingsport, Tenn. native averaged 18 points and four threes against the Bears. The Lady Bucs shot 57.1 percent (40-70) from the field en route to defeating Mercer, 100-62, in the last meeting back on Jan. 31, 2011 in Johnson City.
Fans who make the trip to Johnson City for the game and bring a new or used children's book to donate to the Reach Out & Read program will also receive $1 admission.
Fans unable to make the trip to Johnson City can listen to all the action on WXSM-AM 640 The Extreme Sports Monster as "Voice of the Lady Bucs" John Stevens will carry the play-by-play. Live video will also be available on A-Sun.TV and live stats are offered via Gametracker.
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The site features an online game in which participants keep recyclable items out of the trash by guiding them into proper bins. Accompanying the game is a list of three categories of items that can be recycled, along with the benefits of doing so.... (View More) This lesson is part of the Climate Kids website, a NASA education resource featuring articles, videos, images and games focused on the science of climate change. (View Less)
This site contains four word find puzzles; one on each of the following topics: air, water, land and life. In addition, the site features information on an Ecosphere - a self-contained living world inside a closed glass container. This lesson is... (View More) part of the Climate Kids website, a NASA education resource featuring articles, videos, images and games focused on the science of climate change. (View Less)
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Wonder what our Mike Piazza is really thinking right now?
Not all that surprised, I'd imagine. Not exactly thrilled, either.
The 2013 Hall of Fame vote was announced Wednesday without a single player garnering the required 75% of the vote to earn baseball's highest honor.
It was the first real "steroid class" and voters punished Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens, leaving them at least 38 percentage points shy of the required vote total. I'm thinking they never get in.
And then there was Piazza, the Dodgers' former National League Rookie of the Year, who in his first time on the ballot came in with 57.8% of the vote.


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Lightweight RVs in the Spotlight at Calgary Show
January 27, 2012 by RVBusiness · Comments Off on Lightweight RVs in the Spotlight at Calgary Show
Lightweight is the current buzzword as the 43rd annual Calgary RV Expo and Sale rolls into the BMO Centre, according to a report by the Calgary Herald.
New pop-up trailers – light enough to tow behind a subcompact automobile – are on display this weekend. Also featured are shorter trailers that can be pulled behind a smaller SUV such as a Toyota RAV4.
"These trailers are a lot lighter than they used to be," says Dan Merkowsky, show manager and executive vice-president of the Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association of Alberta. "Lightweight trailers really help open the demographic of the show because younger families who already have a mid-size SUV, but don't want to move up to a pickup truck, can tow these units. Those people will be down here checking out the trailers."
More than 400 units will cover the 250,000 square feet of the BMO Centre at Stampede Park. The Calgary show is open today, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $14 for adults, $10 seniors, $7 children 7 to 17 and $30 for a family of four (two adult, two children). Children under six are admitted free.
According to Merkowsky, the RV industry has recognized the importance of efficiency, and lighter materials are being used to construct a variety of RV units. For example, aluminum is replacing steel in many substructures, and glass fiber has been re-engineered to be not only lighter, but stronger.
"We knew we couldn't survive if we didn't adjust the weights of some of these units," Merkowsky says.
Just as the auto industry has lightened up to increase the fuel efficiency of many vehicles, Merkowsky says the RV industry has kept in step.
In addition to weight, the industry has also focused on quality of living, as RV builders are putting modern, residential-style comforts into their units.
"These units are a lot more luxurious than they used to be," Merkowsky says.
With the Canadian dollar trading near parity, the price of many RV units – plenty of which are made in the U.S.A. – has decreased.
"Our dealers can buy a lot better than they could have in the past," Merkowsky says, and adds, "Those savings are being passed on to the consumer."
For those unsure about towing, Merkowsky says the RV show offers an opportunity to chat with a number of industry experts, from hitch suppliers and suspension specialists to trailer manufacturers. Also at the show are displays plugging several RV destinations.
"It's literally one-stop shop-ping for RV consumers," says Merkowsky, who touts RVing as an ideal and inexpensive family getaway.
He cites a Go RVing Canada study conducted by PKF Consulting, which found that, depending on the model, a typical RV vacation could cost 75 per cent less per day than any other type of family trip, regardless of trip du-ration, distance or location.
"Studies have shown that families who RV together spend more time together," Merkowsky says. "And the RV lifestyle is all about spending time together – it's good fun and it's good recreation."


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Everyone has been talking about the pale pink Prada dress Anne Hathaway decided to wear last minute to the Oscars and the critics haven't been kind. I don't usually do negative reviews, but in this case, I'll make an exception. Though her hair and makeup looked amazing, the dress was the wrong color for her, fit her poorly, and made it look like her nipples were showing. In other words, it was a disaster. Shortly after the red carpet, it came out that Hathaway decided the change her dress last minute because the Valentino she had originally planned to wear was too similar to Amanda Seyfriend's Alexander McQueen that topped by Best Dressed List.
Though no one wants to be caught at an event wearing the same dress as someone else (it was every girl's nightmare at prom), she forgot one of the cardinal rules of fashion. As Coco Chanel put it, "Dress shabbily and they remember the dress; dress impeccably and they remember the woman." Had Anne stuck with her original dress, no one would have noticed that it was similar to that of her Les Misérables co-star. We've seen a lot of white on the red carpet this Awards Season so seeing another white beaded dress wouldn't have ruffled any feathers. The only thing everyone would have remembered was how beautiful she looked in it when she accepted the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for her impeccable performance of I Dreamed a Dream. As an Oscar winner, I'm sure Anne Hathaway will soon get over her dress debacle and will have many chances to redeem herself on the red carpet. But, maybe next time, she'll concentrate less on what others are wearing and focus on what works for her.
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Topic: The Old Republic is going free to play!
Not sure if anyone's posted anything about this yet but thought I'd let people know.
It hasn't been implemented yet but I've been hearing it should happen around November sometime.
I just downloaded the trial for now since I can't wait for it to be free. Anyone else play currently?


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Schirmers test determines whether the eye produces enough tears to keep it moist.
Alternative Names
Tear test; Tearing test; Dry eye test; Basal secretion test
How the test is performed
The health care provider will place a special paper strip inside the lower eyelid of each eye, under the eyelid (usually the bottom one). Both eyes are tested at the same time. Before the test, you will be given numbing eye drops to prevent your eyes from tearing due to irritation from the paper strips.
The exact procedure may vary. Most often, the eyes are closed for 5 minutes. Close your eyes gently. Closing the eyes tightly or rubbing the eyes during the test can cause abnormal test results.
After 5 minutes, the doctor removes the paper and measures how moist it is.
Sometimes the test is done without numbing drops to test for other types of tear problems.
The phenol red thread test is similar to the Schirmers test, except that red strips of special thread are used instead of paper strips. Numbing drops are notneeded. The test takes 15 seconds.
How to prepare for the test
You will be asked to remove your contact lenses before the test.
How the test will feel
Some people find that holding the paper against the eye is irritating or mildly uncomfortable. The numbing drops often sting at first.
Why the test is performed
This test is used when a person experiences very dry eyes or excessive watering of the eyes.
Normal Values
More than 10 mm of moisture on the filter paper after 5 minutes is a sign of normal tear production. Both eyes normally release the same amount of tears.
What abnormal results mean
Dry eyes may result from:
- Aging
- Climate changes
Corneal ulcers and infections
- Eye infections (for example,
conjunctivitis) Laser vision correction Leukemia
- Lymphoma
Rheumatoid arthritis
- Previous eyelid or facial surgery
Sjogren syndrome Vitamin A deficiency
What the risks are
There are no risks with this test.
Special considerations
Do not rub the eyes for at least 30 minutes after the test. Leave contact lenses out for at least 2 hours after the test.
Even though the Schirmers test has been available for more than 100 years, several studies show that it does not properly identify a large group of patients with dry eye. Newer and better tests are being developed. One test measures a molecule called lactoferrin. Patients with low tear production and dry eye have low levels of this molecule.
Another test measures tear osmolarity, or how concentrated the tears are. The higher the osmolarity, the more likely it is that you have dry eye.
American Academy of Ophthalmology Preferred Practice Patterns Committee. Preferred Practice Pattern Guidelines. Comprehensive Adult Medical Eye Evaluation. Available at http://one.aao.org/CE/PracticeGuidelines/PPP_Content.aspx?cid=64e9df91-dd10-4317-8142-6a87eee7f517. Accessed February 26, 2013.
American Academy of Ophthalmology Cornea/External Disease Panel. Preferred Practice Pattern Guidelines. Dry Eye Syndrome. 2008. Updated September 2011. Available at http://one.aao.org/CE/PracticeGuidelines/PPP_Content.aspx?cid=127dbdce-4271-471a-b6d9-464b9d15b748. Accessed February 26, 2013.
Lemp MA, Foulks GN. Diagnosis and management of dry eye disease. In: Tasman W, Jaeger EA, eds. Duanes Ophthalmology.2013 ed. Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; 2012:vol 4, chap 14.
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Canadian Energy Summit
The Energy Council of Canada – the WEC's Canadian member committee – held the Canadian Energy Summit in Vancouver, British Columbia last month (13–15 November). The Summit covered a diversity of energy issues facing Canada. Speakers included over 30 industry players, 16 energy associations, academics, foreign dignitaries, and representatives from federal and provincial governments. All sessions […]
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Christoph Frei speaks at major conferences in UK, Jordan and Canada
During May 2012, Christoph Frei presented the key findings from the WEC's flagship studies at conferences in UK, Jordan and Canada. On 3 May he spoke at the UK Energy Summit, held by The Economist in London. Dr Frei called for greater emphasis on effective policymaking to encourage long-term energy investment, and reminded the audience […]
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Lamar announces 2013-2014 Alumni Advisory Board
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The Lamar University Alumni Advisory Board has elected Vernon Durden of China to serve as 2013-2014 president. Ellen Rienstra of Beaumont is past president, and Stephanie Molina of Beaumont will serve as president-elect.
New members of the board are C.H. Colvin, Kemon Neal, Jean Ornelas, Kelli Smith, Patricia Snyder and Karen Thomas, all of Beaumont; Eric Boutte and Julie Rodriguez of Houston; Carol Cuccio of Lumberton; and Phillip Dillow of Port Arthur.
Returning board members include Rose Marie Ashabranner, Brian Bean, Mitzi Burns, Tim Chargois, Grace Courts, Nathan Cross, Karen Hawkins, Randa Hurtado, Ron Jackson, Charlotte Jungen, Tommy Leicht, Maris Mehaffy, Janey Phelan, Don Pumphrey, George Rienstra, Matt Ruggles, Rodney Saveat, Thomas Sigee and Ronnie Turner, all of Beaumont.
Other returning board members are Richard Cacioppo of Houston; Carol Hebert and Rob Madding of Nederland; Becky Fussell and Mike Gonzales of Port Neches; and Mike Hoke of Orange.
Alumni Advisory Board members serve three-year terms and support the Lamar University Office of Alumni Affairs in the growth and development of Lamar University through contributions, leadership and participation in campus and community activities.


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Global warming has raised global sea level about 8 inches since 1880, and the rate of rise is accelerating. Rising seas dramatically increase the odds of damaging floods from storm surges. A Climate Central analysis finds that sea level rise from warming has already doubled the odds of "century" or worse floods over widespread areas of the U.S., and the problem is growing by the decade.These increases threaten an enormous amount of damage. Across the country, nearly 5 million people live in 2.6 million homes at less than 4 feet above high tide — a level lower than the century flood line for most locations analyzed. And compounding this risk, scientists expect roughly 2 to 5 more feet of sea level rise this century — a lot depending upon how much more heat-trapping pollution humanity puts into the sky.
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