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I am looking for help locating family of Robert William Baird and James Arthur Baird. We are related through Robert Hamilton Freeling Baird who married Noelle Mavis Hawke. RHF Baird was the son of Robert Baird, who along with his brother William, came to Dunedin, NZ from Greencastle, Donegal, Ireland approximately 1880. Robert and William went to NZ and their brother George, who started our branch of the family, went to Canada. Thanks to anyone who can help.
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A Beaux Arts style structure which was given an Art Moderne remodel in the 1940's stood about two blocks from the earlier Casino Theater (1913) by the same architects, Rapp, Zettle & Rapp of Cincinnati and financed by the Provident Bank. It was an early venue of I. Frankel of Cleveland who had a small string of theatres in the Cincinnati area.
It opened as the Metropolitan Theater in 1915 and became the property of the Goldman family in 1944 when the name was change to the State Theater. In 1984 it was renamed Allison's West End Cinema. The theater had no balcony, but did present vaudeville on its 20 foot deep stage in addition to silent and later sound flicks. The theater was also second-run. Allison's West End Cinema closed in 1989. It is the home of the Lighthouse Ministries church today.
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Here is a 1981 photo. You can Metropolitan engraved at the top:
The former State Theater, photographed in December 2005:
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When the Metropolitan Theater opened it featured vaudeville and silent films in 1915 and was built by the Provident Bank and owned by Harry Lynch who later leased it to the Frankel Chain of theaters. One of its early organists was High C (John) Guice who went on to later fame in Hollywood playing at the Million Dollar Theater,plus in 1927 he became featured organist at Cincinnati's new Albee Theater. His background had been learned playing church organs.
I remember growing up in the 60s and what a great building that was. Of course, I did not appreciate all that back then. Too bad the area has been overtaken by gangs and such.
Apparently the land on which this theater sits was transfered to Alice Roosevelt Longworth in 1937
This Metropolitan Th. of 1915 had several names in it's long history. We are about to loose this venue due to a soccer stadium being built on the property.
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- Name: Min-ho lee | Lee Min Ho
- Profession: Actor
- Birthdate: June 22, 1987
- Birthplace: South Korea
- Height: 185 cm.
- Star Sign: Cancer
- Blood Type: A
- Our English Teacher (2008)
- Public Enemy Returns (2008)
- Boys Over Flowers (KBS2/ 2009) – Go Jun Pyo
- But I Don't Know too (MBC, 2008) – Min Wook Gi
- I am Sam (KBS2 / 2007) – Heo Mo Se
- Mackerel Run (SBS, 2007) – Cha Gong Chan
- Secret Campus (EBS, 2006) – Park Doo Hyun
- Recipe of Love (MBC, 2005)
- Sharp 1 (KBS2 / 2003)
Lee Min Ho is a South Korean model turned actor who is most notable for his leading role as the leader of F4, Goo Joonpyo, in the Korean adaptation of the popular manga series, Hana Yori Dango, named Boys Over Flowers, in 2009.
His first acting debut was in 2005, in MBC's Love Hymn, appearing as a small character. His first lead role came in 2007, starring as Cha Gong Chan in SBS's Mackerel Run, an 8-part high-school drama.
However, his first big career break came when he was announced to be part of the Korean F4 on October 2, 2008, successfully getting the biggest role as F4's leader, Tsukasa Domyouji, from the manga Hana Yori Dango. His role was named Goo Joonpyo in the Korean version, and he stars with actress Koo Hye Sun and SS501's Kim Hyun Joong. The drama first aired on January 5, 2009 on KBS as a Monday-Tuesday miniseries.
Guys! look at his face…
Remembering us with someone, right?
who is it…?
just guess it…
is it very similiar?
yes… i guess it from the first time…
they are really looks like a brothers..but from another country…
Lee Min Hoo really has a face looks like Jerry Yan, who is also as the leader of F4 Mandarin version from Taiwan as Dao Ming Tse or A Tse (Meteor Garden)…
But who is look like who???


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Paper Cups & Wiffle Balls: DIY Kids' Lighting Made From Unexpected Materials
Time to brighten up your child's room with some inspired ideas. Check out these clever DIY light fixtures you can make on your own.
1. Paper Cup Pendant Light Shade, at Cut Out and Keep. Use these small condiment cups or a different style cup to match your decor.
2. DIY R2D2 Lamp, at Instructables. All you need is a $10 lamp from IKEA and the Force.
3. Wiffle Ball DNA Lamp, by Mark Montano. From the author of The Big-Ass Book of Crafts comes this wiffle-ball encrusted lamp.
4. Cylinder Wall Sconce,at My Sister's Suitcase. Holly made these sconces out of plastic bag holders from IKEA.
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Schumer proposal shifts cargo inspections at Peace Bridge to Canada
WASHINGTON – Sen. Charles E. Schumer on Wednesday interrupted all the acrimony over the future of the Peace Bridge with a legislative proposal that could end up permanently shifting preliminary inspections of cargo bound for the U.S. to the Canadian side of the bridge.
The legislation, which Schumer hopes to add as an amendment to the mammoth immigration bill that's under consideration in the Senate, would make permanent an 18-month pilot project set to start at the Peace Bridge later this year – so long as the pilot project succeeds in shortening wait times without compromising safety.
Schumer's proposal also seemed to be aimed at cutting through the dispute between Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo and the Canadian government over how the Peace Bridge is governed.
"This just goes to show that despite all the problems with the Peace Bridge Authority, shared border management continues to steam ahead," Schumer, D-N.Y, said in a brief interview.
Moving the preliminary cargo inspections to the Canadian side of the Peace Bridge has been a top priority of Schumer's for years. He and other lawmakers have long said the move makes sense because the truck plaza on the Canadian side of the bridge is much bigger than the one in Buffalo.
That move had long been stalled by Canada's refusal to let U.S. border agents carry weapons in Fort Erie, Ont., but Canada reversed course in March when it signed a memorandum of understanding with the U.S. on cross-border inspection pilot projects at the Peace Bridge and at a border crossing between Blaine, Wash., and Surrey, B.C.
Schumer termed that agreement a "single," whereas his legislation making the shared border plan permanent is a "home run."
"This will mean that shared border management will stay there (at the Peace Bridge) forever," Schumer said, provided that it works and that the Canadians agree to continue the program.
While Schumer's legislation is not necessary before the pilot projects are to begin late this year, it would permanently codify that U.S. agents can carry weapons into another country and vice versa by mutual agreement.
Schumer said he didn't expect the amendment to be controversial, but the bill he hopes to pair it with most certainly is.
While the Senate is expected to pass its version of immigration reform later this year, the measure's future is murky, at best, in the Republican-controlled House.
Schumer said he chose to add his border proposal to the immigration bill because the two measures touch on related topics, and the immigration bill "is the next train coming out of the station" in the Senate.
If the immigration bill fails, Schumer vowed to work to find another legislative vehicle to get the measure into law, making sure to get it passed before the end of the 18-month demonstration project.
Schumer's introduction of the measure came a day after Gary Doer, the Canadian ambassador to the U.S., ended speculation that the controversy over the future of the Peace Bridge Authority could somehow derail the pre-inspection project at the Peace Bridge.
"This flows from an agreement between the president and the prime minister," he told The Buffalo News. "That's not in danger. We will proceed with the pre-inspection exercise."
The Canadian Parliament must pass legislation ratifying the plan to allow U.S. agents to carry weapons in Canada. And while Canadian officials failed to respond to questions about that legislation on Wednesday, Schumer said that under Canada's parliamentary system, eventual passage of such legislation is likely.
Schumer's proposal comes a week after the State Legislature passed a bill that would disband the Peace Bridge Authority in about a year. Canada has objected strenuously to that legislation, with Doer and others saying the binational authority can only be dissolved with the consent of the U.S. and Canadian governments.
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July 25, 2002 - State Department: Peace Corps to return to Sri Lanka when conditions permit
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President Bush met July 24 in the Oval Office with Prime Minister Ranil Wickremasinghe of Sri Lanka and "expressed his appreciation for Sri Lanka's strong democratic tradition," White House Press Secretary Ari Fleischer told reporters.
Bush welcomed the initiatives of the prime minister, supported by the Norwegian government, to bring the Liberation Tigers of Tamil to the negotiating table, Fleischer said.
Wickremasinghe's government signed a cease-fire in February with the Liberation Tigers, with the goal of entering peace talks to resolve 20 years of conflict over control of Sri Lanka's northeast region, which is dominated by minority Tamils.
Bush offered U.S. "support for Sri Lanka's pursuit of peace in this endeavor" and offered to help that country develop its economy, Fleischer said. The president proposed sending several teams to Sri Lanka "to assess how best we can work together in those areas."
In addition, the president and the prime minister welcomed the intent of the U.S. Peace Corps to return to Sri Lanka as soon as conditions permit, Fleischer said.
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When medicines or drugs are the causes of a low platelet count, it is called drug-induced thrombocytopenia.
Alternative Names
Drug-induced thrombocytopenia
Drug-induced thrombocytopenia occurs when certain medicines destroy platelets or interfere with the bodys ability to make enough of them.
There are two types of drug-induced thrombocytopenia: immune and nonimmune.
If amedicine causes your body to produce antibodies, which seek and destroy your platelets, the condition is called drug-induced immune thrombocytopenia. Heparin, a blood thinner, is the most common cause of drug-induced immune thrombocytopenia.
If a medicine prevents your bone marrow from making enough platelets, the condition is called drug-induced nonimmune thrombocytopenia.
Othermedicines that cause drug-induced thrombocytopenia include:
- Furosemide
- Gold, used to treat arthritis
- Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
- Penicillin
- Quinidine
- Quinine
- Ranitidine
- Sulfonamides
- Linezolid and other antibiotics
Decreased platelets may cause:
- Abnormal bleeding
- Bleeding when you brush your teeth
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The first step is to stop using themedicine thatis causing the problem.
For people who have life-threatening bleeding, treatments may include:
- Immunoglobulin therapy (IVIG) given through a vein
- Plasma exchange (plasmapheresis)
- Platelet transfusions
- Corticosteroids
Possible Complications
Bleeding can be life threatening if it occurs in the brain or other organs.
A pregnant woman who has antibodies to platelets may pass the antibodies to the baby in the womb.
When to Contact a Medical Professional
Call your healthcare provider if you have unexplained bleeding or bruising.
Warkentin TE. Thrombocytopenia caused by platelet destruction, hypersplenism, or hemodilution. In: Hoffman R, Benz EJ Jr, Silberstein LE, et al., eds.Hematology: Basic Principles and Practice. 6th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Elsevier Saunders; 2012:chap 134.
Abrams CS. Thrombocytopenia. In: Goldman L, Schafer AI, eds. Goldmans Cecil Medicine. 24th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Elsevier Saunders; 2011:chap 175.
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I do not have iRedmail yet, but I am in process of planning the configuration. My biggest concern is scalability and reliability.
1- I may receive a lot of DoS or dictionary attacks, I want to install the webmail and the SMTP server on different networks and HW. Can iRedmail admin manage this?
2- Instead of Dovecut, can I use Cyrus IMAP server? Cyrus has a very nice scalability architecture with proxies. If this is not possible, can a custom solution be developed?
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SAN FRANCISCO - Today the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a $499,743 grant to the University of Nevada, Reno, part of almost $1.5 million in funding to three universities nationwide to develop sustainable drinking water treatment methods. The research grants are funded through EPA's Science to Achieve Results (STAR) program. These grants, which supplement last year's grants to eight other universities, are intended to provide innovative treatment methods to protect people's health by keeping harmful contaminants out of drinking water.
In 2010, EPA announced a new drinking water strategy to strengthen protections against contaminants in drinking water and promote cost-effective new technologies to meet the needs of communities across the country struggling with water challenges. The research sponsored by these grants will help satisfy the key goals of this strategy.
· University of Nevada, Reno – quantifying the range of drinking water contaminants and contaminant classes that can be removed by membrane distillation, and developing and testing a small-scale pilot system that operates using waste heat
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There are approximately 157,000 public drinking water systems in the U.S. regulated by EPA, states, or tribes that provide drinking water to 90 percent of Americans. More than 290 million people living in the U.S. rely on the safety of tap water provided by public water systems that are subject to national drinking water standards.
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Réunion d'été SMC 2013
Université Dalhousie, 4 - 7 juin 2013
I have been making mathematically-based art for more than 30 years, and will discuss some of the algorithms and processes that I have used to design and produce artwork based on the Hilbert curve, a fractal that fills a square surface, to any desired density. Along the way, I will also present artwork by some of the artists who have influenced my work. A number of my pieces will be on display in the accompanying exhibit that will be shown at the 2013 CMS Summer Meeting.


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Home town: Shawnee-on-Delaware
Home town: Shawnee-on-Delaware
Color: White with red trim
Pet name: Haven't thought of one; she's just my ride!
Under the hood: Enough power to race with the best
Mileage: Many miles of fun!
Value: Priceless
Origin: Purchased at Preston Ski-doo in Oxford, N.Y.
Other rides: My son's 2003 Ski-doo MXZ, and my husband has a 2009 Ski-doo MXZ
Special features: My husband keeps it in tiptop shape
Other details: We ride mostly in upstate New York near our log cabin. We normally ride about 100 miles per day. I love to watch our son, Dan (in the background in the photo), carve with his sled when we have a nice snowfall. It's fun to meet other Ski-doo enthusiasts and swap stories about the trails. The views where we ride are to die for. Beautiful countryside, farm fields, wooded trails lined with pine trees is what we encounter most. Riding in snowfall is a challenge, sometimes feeling like a whiteout, and somewhat tricky.


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TEAM TOP CHICKYear Started: 2004
We are a family team consisting of husband and wife, Ron and Nancy Montgomery, along with children Anna, Allison, Trent and Russell. After Ron judged BBQ contests for three years, Team Top Chick began competing in 2004 largely because of oldest daughter Anna's success in the 4-H chicken-que contests. Our first contest was Lawrenceburg, TN where we took first in chicken and pork. Later we would travel as far away as Denver to compete against a great field of teams, taking first in brisket and fourth overall. We got our first Grand Championship in Gallatin, TN. Needless to say we were hooked. We ended the year by taking reserve in Douglas, GA, and the girls were featured on the Food TV special "Grill Gargantuan". Because of the TV show, Anna is forever known as the little girl with the chicken hat. In 2005 we competed in 15 events taking 2 Reserve Grand Championships, several top tens and an award we are most proud of, 8th place in points for Pork team of the year. In 2006 and 2007 we only did a few events, still managing to get some good calls and solid finishes. We were back and serious for 2008 with a new Fast Eddie smoker. In doing seven KCBS events we finished no worse than 16th including a Reserve Grand Championship in Athens Al. We also won a local non-sanctioned event. We ended the year again in Douglas Ga at the Best of the Best Open taking 6th overall and placing all categories in the top ten. 2009 would be a banner year for our team , competing 15 times including the prestigious American Royal, winning a Grand in Gadsden, a Reserve in Florence, three first place rib trophies, many top ten category awards and finishing in the top ten overall 10 times. 2010 began with a bang as we took a Grand Championship in our first contest in Gainesville, GA. We would go on to win another Grand Championship later in Rome, GA making 2010 our first year to win two KCBS events. We competed in a record 17 events taking 2 first place pork awards, 1 first place brisket award, numerous top 5 and top 10 places and finishing in the top ten overall a majority of the time. We also finished 73rd out of 7053 teams that competed in 2010. We are proud to rank in the top 1% of competition BBQ teams in the nation. 2011 to 2014 we continued to compete on a reduced basis. However we won perhaps our biggest contest at the Hog Wild BBQ in Mobile, AL and were honored to compete in the World Food Championships in Las Vegas in 2013. We have appeared on TV several times; Food Network (Grill Gargantuan), A&E (World Food Championships) and travel channel (BBQ Crawl). We began catering in 2012 and launched Anna's Famous Sauce to retail stores in 2016. We are proud members of the KCBS and the NBBQA .
Hometown: Boaz
State: AL
Country: US
Most wins in a year: Two Grand Championships!
Biggest Wins: We have won Grand Champion in Gallatin Tn and Gadsden Al., Gainesville Ga. Rome Ga. and Mobile Al. Reserve Grand Champion in Douglas Ga, Decatur Al, Aberdean Ms. Athens Al. and Florence Al. We placed 14th out of 124 teams in the prestigious American Royal Invitational in Kansas City. We finished 4th out of 107 outstanding teams at Degaque held at Talladega Motor Speedway which had a total of $50000 in total prise money. We also took 5th in chicken out of 473 teams in the American Royal open. We participated in the World Food Championships in Las Vegas in 2013.
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FFOD 2013 game review by Priv.
This game uses Orbiter where all the planets spin counterclockwise around center. So instead of using east/west or left right terms, I use clockwise (CW), counter (CCW), inside (towards center) and outside (away from center). Ships and mines at planet rotate each turn but ships and mines off of planet do not rotate. The goal of game is most planets by turn 100.
I started at 9 o'clock position at outside edge. I Borg was CCW from me and Fascist CW and worst of all Crystal was on the inside. I started expanding CW and CCW with neglect of inside expansion mostly due to planet hop distances. By turn 10, I found Borg which seemed good to me.
By turn 20, I was ahead on planets and count of mobile ships (I assume Lizard had many cheap hissers). However I was behind on star bases 8 vs. 14 Borg/Lizard. Only Lizard, Borg, Priv and Fed were making good progress. I did not have the forethought that this was perfect for Borg long term and only I had the tools to stop him. Because Crystal on inside was also expanded in an arc, I had trouble getting ships towards center to claim those close to center planets. Borg retreated his ships early so I didn't get to steal many and they were just an occasional QCC and B222.
By turn 30 I had good lead on planets 97 vs. 56 Borg, but my base count was just 19 vs 33 Borg. I also stopped pushing Borg as hard (mistake #1). I put too much focus on Fascist because he drew first blood. I figured out that Crystal set many web mines to 'NUK'. This helped me get past him. I didn't see the need to harass Crystal. It would be dangerous for me despite being immune to many of the web mines. I didn't know that this friendly code would be used for the whole game. I was sure that this error would be corrected. Later in game when Borg was flying unharmed though the web mines, I thought that Crystal would change those codes. At least when I escaped, I was cloaked so it wasn't so obvious.
By turn 40, I had a good presence in center map but there weren't many ships to steal there. I also started steal Fascist ships including poppers. I had to rob and tow from a planet same turn, but I had to move to where the planet was going to be next turn so the glory device would not go off. Other than low ID towing, the only defense is to beam up fuel. I still get the popper but a pop code next turn would make it explode. I got at least 6 poppers before Fascist got the defense perfected. Worst of all I still wasn't pressing Borg enough, nor was anyone else, IMO.
By turn 50, I'm ashamed to say I had only one fire cloud and no cubes. Lizard led in planets, Cyborg led in star bases. However I had more MBR's than Borg had capital ships.
By turn 60, Lizard gained 23 more planets and Borg and I had about the same planet count as turn 50. Many of my planets, near center fell to Lizard ground assaults. I used the same move to new planet location before the planet gets there to make his Lokis ineffective. I snagged some Trexes and LCC, but had little recourse against the clan drops. I now have two FC, still no cubes (or other heavy carriers). All the other carrier races were nearly dead and far from me. I did get two Nova from Fed that were "protected" by Lokis. After that Fed quit. I thought that Borg would focus on Lizard and that I should too. So I started towing one FC so I could Chunnel many ships to attack other side of map.
On turn 65, I had my first cube and had it armed. However I was still stuck on plans for opposite side of the universe. So I let the Bio sit for five turns until the big Chunnel (because I only had 2 FC). In hindsight I should have used Bio to take all the Borg star bases in my space that weren't building ships for me anymore.
By turn 70 life hit and I didn't have as much time for doing my turns anymore. Shortly after Borg stopped fearing me and started his plan to take back his old ground. I had no answer a Borg Biocide + FC in open space because I Chunnel'd so many ships away from home. An endless series of Blood Fangs won't hurt a Biocide until the Bio runs out of fighters. This is when Trex's, and a single Bio would have stopped that cold…maybe next time.
Around turn 80 I also took vacation for two weeks and just threw together some turn in a free moment. After coming back the game was so different that I didn't get back up to speed for quite a while. I still didn't put in the time needed to stage a comeback attempt. So I just played for random moments of fun.
After turn 90 I was plagued with many large ion storms with Borg ships everywhere. It wasn't pretty. On the last turn, I did gain 9 planets despite all the last turn Biocide attacks. I ended up 4th place which is a bit shameful. However, I did get to play the whole game with 99% of my interactions against humans. I suspect Lizard took a lot a Q player planets. Those things usually have a ton of cash.
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Ran Fa Li (mission)
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Carl Johnson offers his services to a skeptical Ran Fa Li.
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Ran Fa Li is a mission given to protagonist Carl Johnson from Triad leader Wu Zi Mu from his betting shop in Chinatown, San Fierro, San Andreas.
Carl visits Woozie after helping him out in the last mission where he is introduced to Ran Fa Li, the leader of the Red Gecko Tong. He also informs him the Da Nang Boys, a Vietnamese crime family are preparing to move to the United States, which this was most likely the reason for the attack on the Blood Feather Triad. Afterwards after some disagreement of Carl's position in the organization, they agree to allow him handle the task of retrieving a package left in a car at the airport. Carl manages to attain the car, and take it to a lockup in Esplanade North while avoiding many assassins of the Da Nang Boys.
Carl Johnson: Hey Woozie, my man, what's going down?
Wu Zi Mu: Hey CJ. Let me introduce you to Shuk Foo Ran Fa Li. He heads the Red Gecko Tong on the West Coast.
Carl Johnson: How yo doin?
Ran Fa Li: (grunt)
Wu Zi Mu: Ah Ah Kung has sent word from Kowloon; a Vietnamese crime family, the Da Nang Boys, are preparing to move to the United States. This may explain the cowardly attack on the Blood Feather Triad.
Ran Fa Li: (grunt)
Wu Zi Mu: There may be some trouble ahead.
Ran Fa Li: (grunt)
Su Xi Mu: The Shuk Foo would like a package received. A courier has left it in a drop at the airport. It is most important to the matter at hand.
Carl Johnson: Oh, I can do that.
Ran Fa Li: (grunt)
Su Xi Mu: (mockingly) He is Triad? A Mountain Boy?
Wu Zi Mu: No - a personal friend of mine. And less likely to draw the attention of the Da Nang Boys.
Ran Fa Li: (grunt?)
Su Xi Mu: OK.
Carl Johnson: (sarcastically) Thanks for your support.
Post-mission phone call script
Catalina: PIG!
Carl Johnson: Catalina? Is that you?
The Da Nang Boys ambush Carl Johnson.
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MacDonald punishes Partick
Morton secured a vital three points with a 1-0 win over Partick at Cappielow Park.
The hosts got off to a flying start when Peter MacDonald rose highest to head home Michael Tidser's cross in the eighth minute.
Stephen O'Donnell came closest to an equaliser on the half-hour mark but Alan Combe did well to tip his effort over the bar.
Chances were at a premium after the interval with the visitors visibly still shocked by the early goal.
O'Donnell turned provider after the hour-mark to find Chris Erskine but Combe made another good stop with his feet.
The victory lifts Allan Moore's side eight points clear of the relegation zone as they extend their unbeaten run to four matches.
Morton 1-0 Partick: Match Report - view commentary, squad, and statictics of the game as it happened.
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Wesley Sneijder has revealed he chose to sign for Galatasaray on the advice of Jose Mourinho.
The Netherlands international completed his move to Turkey after falling out of favour at Inter, following his refusal to renegotiate his deal with the Nerazzurri.
The midfielder thrived under Mourinho before the departure of the Portuguese in 2010 and has struggled to produce the same level of performance since his exit.
"I called him before my decision because he's an important person in my career. I've asked his opinion and he gave me a really good advice," he told reporters at a press conference.
"I've also spoken to Louis van Gaal. They both wanted me to go to Galatasaray so it was an easy decision.
"I had a great season in 2009-10 with Inter. We won everything. If you win everything, it's hard to win more.
"The last two years they had many coaches. We started to play with different systems and I started to play in different positions. It was a hard situation there after 2010."
There had been worries that the transfer may not go through given the length of time between a fee being agreed and Sneijder signing his contract, but the 28-year-old revealed he wanted to leave Inter on good terms before concluding the transfer.
"I had some problems with my ex-club Inter so I wanted to fix everything with them first. I had a good relationship with [Massimo] Moratti. I wanted to resolve everything with the club," he added.
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Must-hear Ambient/Experimental/Neo-Classical albums (+Swingfest competition)
We've been given two pairs of tickets to give away to Swingfest in London, and instead of running some boring competition, I thought we could have a thread where people share ambient/experimental albums that everyone must hear (if you can't make the festival, just put (NOT ME) somewhere in your post. I'll pick two posters at random a week today (April 2nd).
Hopefully this thread will produce an abundance of great records to listen to over the Easter weekend.
The 2013 London edition of the festival will feature 10 artists. Their sets as always will be as long as a real club concert.
Saturday April 20 – Scala London
- Andy Stott (UK)
- Bersarin Quartett (GER)
- Maybeshewill (UK)
- Fennesz (A)
- Omega Massif (GER)
- Petrels (UK)
- The Pirate Ship Quintet (UK)
Sunday April 21 – Scala London
- William Basinski (USA)
- Poppy Ackroyd (UK)
- Thomas Köner (GER)
- Greg Haines (UK)
- James Blackshaw (UK)
- Carlos Cipa (GER)
- Talvihorros (UK)
Tickets + Info: http://denovali.com/swingfest/http://denovali.com/swingfest/
Two spring to mind...
Sunn 0)))'s album White 1 is one of my favourite things to listen to. The 15 minute druid monologue on My Wall is simply one of the most amazing recordings you can get your hands on.
Second being Petrels' Haeligewielle is an ambient album that blows me away the more I hear it. It sounds like a ghost ship being dragged out of the water in some terribly dark episode of scooby doo.
i want to go to this
will have think
For me the cannon of work
provided by labels such as Cold Meat Industries and Cold Spring are absolutely essential in this vein.
If I had to pick a top 5 off the top of my head I would go for
Malek Tha / MZ412 - Astrum Argentium
Nightmare Lodge
In The Nursery (especially the latter output) - Blind Sound
Raison D' Etre - Prospectus
In Slaughter Natives - Enter Now The World
well this does look cool
ill go for an obvious one but-
Tim Hecker - Ravedaeth 1972
not only one of the standout noise/experimental albums of 2011 but just one of the best albums of the year in general.
then also a personal favourite, and very ambient indeed would be
Pausal - Lapses
which is very serene and minimal in texture, but gorgeous.
Mate, wait until you discover SOnic Youth.
Proper noise, real distortion pedals.Cementimental this'd this
That's the sort of answer I'd have given when I was 14 and thought J Mascis guitar sound was proper noisy and extreme and that.
I saw Pausal on Friday night
really like the olan mill stuff as well, particularly paths
what the devil?
where was that at? What were they like?
first got into them via the Pausal EP which i just fell in love with (and to sleep to on many an occasion)
It was actually supposed to be olan mill playing
but he hadn't had time to sort his arrangements out or something so played as Pausal instead, it was with Moon ate the Dark, Black Elk and Tobias Helkvist at Vortex Jazz Club london. It was good, only a short 20 - 25 min set (3 tracks i think) very chilled, some nice visuals of fish and windy days.
Some more essentials
Archon Santani - Virgin Birth
Lustmord - 6.6.6
Couldn't find this so here's another example http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3gcYUjIDXdU
Lull - Like a Slow River
Main - Hz
Sleep Research Facility - Nostromo
Puissance - Grace of God
The Classics
"Metal Machine Music" - Lou Reed ; it's the go to record that will mix into ANYTHING: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dYtzNl48F60 I'm sure there are a couple of Mogwai songs that sound a bit like this stuff ;¬)
To reply to aidan013 above: SunnO)))'s "Black One" was my first foray into their repertoir and worth a listen. I have to admit I've not heard "White 1": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l69bVcJ6amI Also, you have to love OM. Here's a personal highlight: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vCc9kvSIAqI
I recently saw Haxan Cloak supporting Liars at the Scala. Oh, my lord: it felt like each bit of your body was being systematically vibrated. I've since looked into his back catalogue and I recommend you do too; here's a taster: http://www.we7.com/listen/The-Church-of-Synth/Der-Fall-von-Leviathan-The-Haxan-Cloak-Remix/radio?song=9572677 [LISTEN WITH GOOD BASS RESPONSE ON YOUR SPEAKERS/HEADPHONES...it might not matter, however]
I can't not mention krill.minima (German ambient bloke) and his first LP "Nautica". A great underwater experience! I can't find a YouTube of the album, JUST BUY IT!!! Here's something from his new LP that I also quite like (though the cover art on the album isn't as cool): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S8ILkUv92rI More stuff at his website: http://www.krillminima.de/
Of course
Dead Can Dance who I cannot wait to see later this year
and Ataraxia in a similar vein
I've mentioned him before but
Paperfilm's debut album You Should Call It, despite not securing an official release is one of the best things I've heard in the ambient genre.
Xela's - The Dead Sea, which is loosely based around a doomed voyage and strikes just the right balance between beautiful and unsettling.
Well I already have tickets so don't count me in the competition but...
I would urge everyone to listen to these five pronto:
BARN OWL - Lost in the Glare
DANIEL MENCHE - Kataract
ENSEMBLE PEARL - Ensemble Pearl (ft. O'Malley - newly released)
HILDUR GUDNADOTTIR - Without Sinking (drone cello - heartbreaking)
THE MOUNT FUJI DOOMJAZZ CORPORATION - Egor
Basically going through about 1/5th of my collection pulling out the best
Ain Soph - Kshatriy
The soundtrak to Stalker is also amazing if you can find it
Techno Animal - ReEntry (Disc 2) which is the ambient of the two:
There's another act which included an ambient disc which was the excellent Painkiller - Execution Ground. Couldn't find a track
As mentioned above, The Haxan Cloak's S/T is really astonishing.
Really dark and physical neo-classical.
In terms of ambient albums, Stars of the Lid get some flak for being overly simple ("they're just holding a note down for a bit") but personally I can think of no better soundtrack to reading or falling asleep than SOTL's and Their Refinement of the Decline.
Other obvious ones include Eno's Ambient series, especially 1/1 off Ambient 1.
Home Normal also put out some really great ambient/field recording type records from people like Konntinent, Celer & Chihei Hatakeyama.
SotL are the best at what they do, no doubt. It's essentially hyper minimalist classical music, and it is astonishingly beautiful so those who criticise it are a bit lame tbh.
Good shout on Konntinent btw. Also dunno if it's sold out or not but The Haxan Cloak is launching his new album at Birthdays in Dalston on 18th (two days before Denovali SF) - well worth going to people...
- GayGuevara this'd this
Oh yeah definitely
The amount of work that goes into what they do is huge. The end result is simple enough for people to think it's easy to do but it's definitely not.
I'm going to stick to stuff from last year...
for no other reason than there were a heck of a lot of excellent releases, inlcuding great albums from many of the artists playing swingfest, like Poppy Ackroyd, Carlos Cipa, Greg Haines and Bersarin Quartett.
some other stand outs for me where
Brambles - Charcoal - just the right mix of bubbling electronic ambience and modern classical composition.
Tiago Benzinho - Roses of Time
Moon ate the dark - S/T
and actually i'll throw in my favourite ep from this year so far
clem leek - rest
roses of time
is so wonderful. i think i've listened to it nearly once a week since you recommended it in the best ambient/etc. records of 2012 thread. thank you.
great stuff, happy to have spread the love
fantastic album, all hills and valleys and builds and rests.
yeah the Brambles record is great
have listened to that a lotimho this'd this
The Caretaker
An Empty Bliss Beyond This World - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LL998ajnjN4
Patience (After Sebald) - not on youtube in full, which is a shame as i prefer this LP as it's much darker and muddier, but here's a couple of standout tunes
Everything is on the Point of Decline - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xzFJOV5c50o
Approaching the Outer Limits of our Solar System - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ny4qcu_gB3Q
When the Dog Days were Drawing to an End - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dR1mwxsMrOw
dat atmosphere yo
Fuck yeah, The Caretaker is astonishingly good
I barely ever listen to him though because I find it way too depressing thinking about getting old/having dementia and shit. Records under Leyland Kirby too which is also good (imo less so) - very long-form pieces of synthy ambience.
'Science of the Sea' by Jurgen Muller.
You can listen to the full album here: http://digitalisrecordings.bandcamp.com/album/science-of-the-sea
It's allegedly meant to be a 'lost classic' home recording made in the late 70s by an oceanographer which was only discovered in 2012, but I actually think that story's meant to be made up and it's actually a modern recording of someone 'famous' (Oneohtrix Point Never or similar) recording under a pseudonym. Either way, it's a great record.
I would like to win the tickets, please!
I like Apparat's ambitious new album Krieg und Frieden
If that counts.imho this'd this
Really like
The Dead Texan - s/t (half of Stars of the Lid)
Labradford - Mi Media Naranja (ambient pioneers from 90s, they used to curate an amazing 'festival of drifting' in London
Hangedup - Kicker in Tow (awesome Montreal viola and drums duo)
Gregor Samsa - Rest (gorgeous ambient pop record)
I don't think i've ever seen any mention of these 2 beauties on Dis
best album - fog dance my moth kingdom
and the tumbled sea - surely the best name your price albums around
and how about for something different some Bill Callahan lyrics set to ambient drone
Sylvain Chaveau & Stephan Mathieu - Palimpest
Some of my favourites:
William Basinski - The Disintegration Loops
Leyland Kirby ?– Sadly, The Future Is No Longer What It Was
Anduin - XXVII
Julianna Barwick - The Magic Place
That'll do for now, I've got so many ambient albums I love.
Deaf Center
Owl Splinters.
I come back to it again and again. Recorded at Nils Frahm's studio and sounds absolutely incredible, especially the low end. "The Day I Would Never Have" is just stunning:
Jóhann Jóhannsson - IBM 1401, A User's Manual
...and others from his back catalogue.
- benfyffemusic this'd this
if they count...
lichens - omns
eleh - floating frequencies/intuitive synthesis
grouper - cover the windows and walls
celer - vestiges of an inherent melancholy
gareth hardwick - of the sea and shore
phill niblock - touch strings
Besarin Quartet - II is pretty incredible
And anything by Greg Haines (who was amazing supporting Olafur Arnalds the other week)
a winged victory for the sullen
's self titled is stunning
poppy ackroyd - escapement. half way between hauschka's preparations and nils frahm's intimacy. the whole album was supposedly recorded with one microphone which is pretty mind blowing.benfyffemusic this'd this
aphex twin - saw II
william basinski - disintegration loops
Still working my way through all of this. This is the thread that gives on giving.
i'm on this;
it's well neo-classical
/experimental not ambient
Scissor Shock "Psychic Existentialism"


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The expected Brikpocalypse of day 13 did not arrive.
Zombies and Mutants
The Last Skeleton Standing attacks the Nomad LMS, but doesn't do any damage.
Honda-Ziplok Clan
My LMS joins the fray, but fares no better.
Then he uses a Stupendous Feat to shoot out a support beam...
... collapsing the Nomad LMS in the wreckage.
Nomad Raiders
The Nomad LMS breaks free of the wreckage with a Stupendous Feat.
He fires on the Skeleton LMS, doing one point of damage.
The HMG Zombie revives and grabs a gun from his incinerated comrade. The Skeleton is no longer the Last Zombie Standing. When one or the other becomes the LZS again, he will only have two Hit Points.
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The lawsuit includes numerous federal, state and maritime counts. Under the Oil Pollution Act, the State of Florida is entitled to the revenues it lost due to the oil spill, including sales and use taxes; corporate taxes; documentary stamp taxes; cigarette surcharges; cigarette excise taxes; beer, wine, and liquor taxes; fuel taxes; rental car surcharges; and utility taxes and receipts. The State is also seeking punitive damages under maritime and Florida common law due to the egregious nature of the misconduct that led to this environmental and economic disaster.
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England v Scotland, February 2
'We are not reliant on Manu Tuilagi'
ESPN Staff
January 30, 2013
Brad Barritt will look to take the game to Scotland on Saturday © Getty Images
Brad Barritt is adamant that England are still an attacking force despite having lost Manu Tuilagi to injury.
With nine tries in 17 games for England, Tuilagi is one of England's most potent attackers and his worth to Stuart Lancaster's side was emphasised through his starring role in their memorable win over the All Blacks on December 1. Tuilagi bagged a try and teed up the other two to help England to their 38-21 victory but he will be watching from the sidelines when Lancaster's men take to the field against Scotland on Saturday.
Billy Twelvetrees now looks the favourite to start in the centres with Barritt potentially shifting to outside centre to accommodate the uncapped Gloucester back at No.12. England managed just two tries in their first three matches of last year's Six Nations but Barritt is adamant that they will pack a punch come Saturday.
"No team are reliant on one person and we have known for some time Manu wasn't going to be involved because of his injury and guys have stepped up in training," Barritt told the London Evening Standard. "People will step up to the mark.
"Manu is a fantastic player and an asset to any team but, having said that, there are numerous guys in this team who have proved their worth in the Premiership and international games and whatever partnership is selected, they will bring their own unique skills.
"Wherever the team need me - 12 or 13 - I am happy to fill that role. There are variations to how the game is to be played in each role and at 13 it's important to keep the width and be more of a strike runner and link man. The defensive work is also key and the reading of the play has to be more adept. You can run the defence from 13 even though you are not making as many tackles per game as inside centre."
Barritt will come up against fellow Saracens team-mate Kelly Brown who will skipper Scotland into the Calcutta Cup clash. He is fully aware of Brown's threats and anticipates a hotly fought battle in the back-row.
"Kelly will lead from the front," added Barritt. "Australia slowed down the ball and, as a result, our play, and we are expecting a hugely contested battle. There is no better exponent of that than Kelly at the break down and every player in our team has a responsibility to nullify their threat in this area. Scotland will go out of their way to spoil any quick ball."
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I'm working on an idea and trying to find a suitable cam cleat that would fit the tiny diameter of typical kite line for kitesurfing.
So far I have found a cam cleat that can be used with line as small as 2-6mm but I'm pretty sure some kite lines go all the way to about 1mm in diameter, but more typically are 1.5-2.5mm. Any veteran sailors got any idea where I could find a micro-mini-über-tiny cam cleat, or if my diameter estimates are off and could go with what I've already found.


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Funniest Comic constants converge on Mohegan Sun
The work it takes to get to the top is no laughing matter. Except, of course, if you're vying to become New England's crowning comic.
Ten comedians -- including four "pros" and six "newcomers" -- from around the region will gather at the Cabaret Theatre at Mohegan Sun casino for the final round of the Funniest Comic in New England Contest on Saturday, Feb. 23.
Contestants will compete for $10,000 in cash and prizes.
This is the third year that Monroe-based Treehouse Comedy Productions is running the contest in conjunction with Mohegan Sun.
"It gives young comics, and professional comics who want another feather in their cap, the opportunity to be seen by a bigger audience, including many industry folks," Brad Axelrod, owner of Treehouse Comedy Productions, said.
The contest, which had its preliminary round last weekend, will be judged by a dozen industry players, including A.J. from Chaz and A.J. on 99.1 WPLR and Suzy Yengo, president of Catch a Rising Star.
Mohegan Sun, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd., Uncasville. Saturday, Feb. 23. Pros at 8 p.m. $32.50; newcomers at 10:15 p.m. $22. 800-745-3000, www.mohegansun.com, www.treehousecomedy.com.


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Joint computational complexity, and the "buy-one-get-one-free conjecture"
Below is a simple-to-state open question, stemming from this paper of mine from CCC'09. First, I'll state the question; then I'll give some background, explaining how it's an instance of a more general and significant problem.
The question
Let's consider the standard two-party model of communication complexity. Given inputs x and y to Alice and Bob respectively, suppose there are 3 functions the two parties are interested in evaluating on these inputs---let's call them F(x, y), G(x, y), H(x, y).
Question: is there a collection of total functions F, G, H, and a positive value T, such that:
(i) any one of F, G, H requires at least T bits of communication to compute;
(ii) any two of F, G, H can be computed in (1.01 T) bits of communication, on a common input (x, y);
(iii) but, computing all three of F, G, H on a common input requires at least (1.99 T) bits of communication.
I believe such a collection exists. We can call this the 'buy-one-get-one-free conjecture': Think of T as the individual 'price' of the 'items' F, G, H; we want to arrange a special 'deal' where the second item is essentially free, but one has to pay full-price for the third item.
Now if you think about it, what we're looking for is pretty strange. The function F should be efficiently computable in at least two 'essentially different' ways---one of which also gives us the value of G, and one of which gives H---yet there should be no efficient scheme to compute F that gives us G and H simultaneously. (This property seems easier to contrive when the inputs x, y are assumed to have a special, correlated form; I rule this out by insisting that F, G, H be total functions.)
The question makes equal sense when posed for other models of computation. In my paper, I proved the corresponding conjecture in the decision tree model of computation, as a special case of a more general result--see below. Communication complexity could be a reasonable model to attack next.
Please note: While this conjecture may require lower-bounds expertise to resolve, I believe that anyone with a creative spark could make an important contribution, by coming up with a good set of candidate functions F, G, H. Please feel encouraged to share any ideas you might have.
Background on the question
Let cc(F) denote the (deterministic) communication complexity of computing F(x, y). Next, let cc(F, G) denote the communication complexity of computing F(x, y) and G(x, y)---on the same input-pair (x, y). We define cc(F, H), cc(G, H), and cc(F, G, H) similarly.
Together, we think of these various quantities as summarizing the 'joint complexity' of the collection F, G, H. Of course, this notion can be extended to collections of k > 3 functions; the joint complexity is summarized by giving the communication complexity of all 2^k subsets of the collection. Let's let JC denote the function that takes as input a k-bit vector, and returns the complexity of computing the corresponding subcollection. So, in our 3-function example, we have
JC(1, 1, 0) = cc(F, G) and JC(0, 0, 1) = cc(H).
The question we want to ask is: what kinds of behavior are possible with the joint complexity, if we allow the functions F, G, H, etc. to be chosen arbitrarily? In other words, what different types of 'efficiencies' can arise in a collection of computational tasks (in the communication model)?
A little thought reveals some obvious constraints:
1. the joint complexity function JC must always be nonnegative and integral-valued, with JC(0) = 0.
2. monotonicity: Enlarging the subset of the functions to be computed cannot decrease the complexity. For example, we always have cc(F, G) >= cc(F), which translates to JC(1, 1, 0) >= JC(1, 0, 0).
3. subadditivity: Taking the union of two subsets of functions to be computed cannot increase the complexity beyond the sum of the individual complexities of the subsets. For example, cc(F, G, H) <= cc(F, G) + cc(H), since we can always compute (F, G) in an optimal fashion first, then compute H optimally afterwards.
(Technically, this assumes that in our model both players always know when a communication protocol halts, so that they can combine two protocols sequentially without any additional overhead. No big deal, though.)
Now, a little further thought reveals that… well, there really aren't any other obvious, general constraints on the joint complexity! Let's call C an Economic Cost Function (ECF) if it obeys constraints 1-3. We are tempted to conjecture that perhaps every ECF is in fact equal to the joint complexity (in the communication model) of some particular collection of functions.
There are two things wrong with this conjecture. First, it's false, as can be seen by a simple counterexample: namely, the "buy-one-get-one-free" example, with T set to 1. That's how I stumbled onto this example, and is one reason why I find it interesting.
However, if we relax the problem, and just ask to realize some scalar multiple of C as a joint complexity function, this counterexample loses its force.
The second thing wrong with the conjecture (in its relaxed form) is that, even if true, it'd likely be impossible to prove. This is because determining the exact computational cost of even modestly-complicated tasks is just way too hard. So I propose a doubly-relaxed form of the conjecture: I conjecture that if C is an ECF, then there is a joint complexity function that is a good pointwise approximation to some scalar multiple of C. (Here we allow a (1 +- eps) multiplicative error.)
In my paper, I managed to prove the corresponding conjecture for the model of decision trees (aka deterministic query algorithms). Several interesting ingredients were needed for the proof. Now, why do I believe the conjecture should also hold true for the communication model? In a nutshell, I think it should be possible to 'embed' tasks in the query model into the communication model, by a suitable distributed encoding of each bit, in such a way that the relative costs of all computational tasks are approximately preserved. If this could be shown, the result in the communication model would follow from my result for decision trees. (See the paper for more details.)
We may not be ready for an attack on the general conjecture, however. In particular, we seem to require a much better understanding of so-called 'Direct Sum problems' in communication complexity. Thus, I offer the 'buy-one-get-one-free conjecture' as a simpler, more concrete problem on which we can hope to make progress sooner.
In the decision tree model, my result allows us to realize an ECF of the 'buy-one-get-one-free' type as a joint complexity function; but I don't know of any method for this that's significantly simpler than my general construction. Even finding such a simpler method in the decision tree model would be a very nice contribution, and might lead to new ideas for the more general problem.
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Celtic hammered home their Scottish title intentions with a 5-0 victory over Dundee on Sunday, but Irish striker Anthony Stokes insists they will not take their foot off the gas.
Joe Ledley scored twice, with James Forrest, Dylan McGeouch and Gary Hooper also on target as the Bhoys moved 21 points clear at the top of the table.
Stokes told the Celtic View, "It doesn't matter how many points clear we are. It wouldn't make difference as we're expected to win every game, and we want to win every game -- the fans expect it.
"Irrespective of how far we go clear, the next game is the most important one. The gaffer always says that, and that's how we will treat them from now to the end of the season.
Celtic edged closer to the Scottish title with that 5-0 win over Dundee at Parkhead on Sunday when Joe Ledley pressed his claims for a new deal with a man of the match performance.
Manager Neil Lennon said, "We weren't great in the first half but in the second half we were excellent and I am really pleased with the five goals.
"That's 23 goals in the last five home games so we are really starting to turn it on at home. I was pleased with Dylan. It was a great goal and that was our fourth or fifth penalty in a row (we scored) which makes a nice change for us.
"Ledley was great and deservedly got man of the match. He is a very important player and proved that over the years. He is talking about staying on here and I would like to do that if I could, he is a great player for us."
Lennon has confirmed the club plans to hold contract talks with Thomas Rogne and Irish winger Paddy McCourt.
Captain Scott Brown will find out next week if he requires surgery on an abductor problem.
"The specialist is coming back with his prognosis. He may need surgery but we won't know that until Monday, the specialist is on holiday at the minute," said Lennon.
"We are expecting the specialist to say he may need surgery. If that is the case we will get it done. He is a very important player, the captain, but the squad is strong."


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A few months ago, I realized that I wanted to start wearing Tallit and Tefillin. Not because I had some grand change in ideology, but because I realized that doing so actually goes along with the ideology I've professed to have for quite some time.
How to cite this page
Jewish Women's Archive. "Tefillin." (Viewed on December 12, 2018) <https://jwa.org/tags/tefillin>.


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Marielle Anzelone, a contributing writer to the New York Times and the founder of New York City Wildflower week, will give a talk on "Native Flora in the Urban Landscape" at Union County's Trailside Nature & Science Center, 452 New Providence Road, Mountainside, at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 16. Admission is $2.
The event is sponsored by the Rutgers Master Gardeners of Union County, a program of the Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Union County, supported in part by the Freeholder Board.
"The focus on native plants is an important one for Union County, so this promises to be a very interesting and informative discussion," said Freeholder Chairman Linda Carter. "I encourage everyone with an interest in a healthy urban greenscape to attend."
A graduate of Rutgers, Ms. Anzelone's work with native plants has been featured in The New York Times, BBC, and The Huffington Post. Her current research includes the NYC Native Plant Conservation Initiative in partnership with the Brooklyn Botanic Garden and NYC Department of Parks & Recreation.
Ms. Anzelone has also been instrumental in focusing New York City on planting native species in city parks and other public properties.
Non-native plants can overrun native species, creating a ripple effect that also has a negative impact on native animals, including birds, insects and aquatic species.
The Master Gardeners of Union County program encourages Union County residents to plant native species. They are drought hardy and low maintenance, requiring little or no yard care chemicals to thrive.
In addition to support of the Master Gardeners, the Freeholder Board is responsible for key urban greenscape programs including the care and replacement of thousands of trees in County parks and right-of-ways.
Other programs include shoreline restoration projects and the Rahway Rain Garden project, both of which involve native plantings. The County's Adopt-a-Park program also includes native plantings and the removal of non-native species with the help of hundreds of volunteers.
The County's long running Greening Union County initiative also provides matching grants to municipalities for planting trees along streets and in public areas. The County also participates regularly in Arbor Day activities.
Last month Union County participated in a giveaway of native dogwood and willow oak saplings in partnership with the New Jersey Tree Foundation, to help replace trees lost during Hurricane Sandy.
For more information about the Native Flora in the Urban Landscape event and all Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Union County programs, contact the Extension at 908- 654-9854 or visit ucnj.org/rce.
Please join the County of Union online at www.ucnj.org, on Facebook at www.ucnj.org/facebook, and on Twitter at http://twitter.com/countyofunionnj.


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For Yomira Arrese, it's all about the intensity of the game.
"You've got to be on your toes at all times," said the 18-year-old senior who plays center midfield for the South Walton Seahawks girl's soccer team.
"You are always on the go and you have to think about your next move before you get the ball," said Yomira, who leads the team with 29 goals following last weeks District 2-1 win over Pensacola Catholic.
As a matter of fact, Yomira booted in the first goal in the first 10 minutes against Catholic.
"It felt pretty great," she said. "I knew I had to go off on it."
Earlier in the season, South Walton lost 3-1 to Catholic and then tied with them at 1-1 during another game.
Yomira loves playing at center midfield and all that it entails.
"You're the play maker. You're like the brain of the team," she said as the center midfielder. "At times it kind of weighs down on you. It's like a big responsibility."
But she manages it well.
"Yomira is the perfect player to coach and is a joy to watch play," said assistant coach Nick Zimmerman in an email to The Sun. "She reminds me of Lionel Messi with her dribbling and scoring skills. Her overall skill set, vision of the game, and determination is extraordinary."
Yomira, daughter of Jessica and Guillermo Rodriguez of Santa Rosa Beach, has been playing soccer since about age 5.
"My family has always been into soccer," she said.
She started playing in a travel league in Brockton, Mass., then later in California.
Her family made the move to the Florida when she was in the eighth grade. After playing for the Fort Walton Beach Vikings as a freshman and sophomore, Yomira made the shift to South Walton High as a junior.
As a Seahawk, she practices about three hours each day with the team after school. However she puts in time on the weekend at the gym and time at home after team workouts.
"I juggle in the backyard and do other things that I need to work on," she said.
Thursday night the Lady Seahawks were poised to take on Florida High in the Florida High School Athletic Association 2A Girls Soccer Regional Quarterfinals. Results were not available as of press time
"They're real competitive. We've got to give it all we have and leave it all on the field," she said Wednesday afternoon. "Hopefully we'll keep going with the momentum."
Nevertheless, she was not looking forward to playing in the cold. At game time, the temps were expected to be in the mid-40s.
She explained that she wears Under Armour to stay warm.
"When my throat starts hurting, I chew gum � it really does help," she said.
After high school, Yomira hopes to play college ball and study forensics.
"Several colleges will be fighting to get her and the college that wins will be very lucky to have her," Zimmerman said. "She will be a great asset to any college, professional team and eventually the USA national team."


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At least 20 foreign hostages escaped Thursday from Islamist militants who had taken over an Algerian natural gas complex in the Sahara desert, an Algerian security official reported.
Americans and Europeans were among those who escaped, he said, without elaborating. He spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to speak to the press.
Al Jazeera and Reuters are also reporting that that 35 hostages and 15 militants were killed.
At least 20 gunmen attacked the vast complex early Wednesday in retaliation for France's military intervention against al Qaeda-linked rebels in neighboring Mali.
The militants, who claimed to have 41 hostages, have been in a tense standoff since then, surrounded by the Algerian military, which has helicopters flying over the plant.
Some 30 Algerian workers fled the complex earlier in the day, suggesting that the militants are having trouble managing the many hostages they have taken at the vast natural gas complex, the third largest in oil-rich Algeria.
Algerian authorities, meanwhile, were talking with tribal Algerian Tuareg leaders in hopes of mediating the dispute that involves dozens of hostages
The group claiming responsibility — called Katibat Moulathamine or the Masked Brigade — originally said it had captured 41 foreigners, including seven Americans, in the surprise attack on the Ain Amenas gas plant, 800 miles (1,300 kilometers) south of the capital of Algiers.
Two people, one a Briton and the other Algerian, were killed in the initial assault, which the U.S. defense secretary has called "a terrorist attack." The kidnapping is one of the largest ever attempted by a militant group in North Africa.
The hostage-takers are reportedly seeking a safe passage out of the isolated area, something Algerian authorities have already rejected.
Another Algerian official, also not authorized to speak publicly about the attack, said authorities are in contact with tribal elders among Algerian Tuaregs, who are ethnically related to the rebels fighting the Mali government, some of whom have close al-Qaida links.
The France-based head of a catering company at the plant told French media before the latest escape that some 40 foreigners appeared to be held hostage in a separate area from the Algerian workers.
Regis Arnoux of the Mareseille-based CIS Catering company said while electricity to the plant has been cut, it had at least three weeks of food supplies.
Militants phoned a Mauritanian news outlet to say one of its affiliates had carried out the operation and that France should end its intervention in Mali to ensure the safety of the hostages.
But the militants themselves appeared to have no escape, cut off by surrounding troops and army helicopters overhead. Algerian Interior Minister Daho Ould Kabila said it appeared that the militants were hoping to negotiate their departure away from the area — a notion he rejected.
"Security forces have surrounded the area and cornered the terrorists, who are in one wing of the complex's living quarters," Kabila said.
Kabila also rejected theories that the militants had come from Libya, 60 miles (100 kilometers) away, or from Mali, more than 600 miles (1,000 kilometers) away. He said the roughly 20 well armed gunmen were from Algeria itself, operating under orders from Moktar Belmoktar, al-Qaida's strongman in the Sahara.
Yves Bonnet, the former head of France's spy service, also dismissed the idea that the operation was specifically linked to the French action in Mali due to the amount of organization it involved.
"It was an operation conceived well in advance — spectacular and needing a lot of preparation ... It was not at all an improvised operation," he told the Europe 1 radio. "The operation was probably already scheduled and simply getting all those people into the desert would take several days."
It is certainly the largest haul of hostages since 2003, when the radical group that later evolved into al-Qaida in North Africa snatched 32 Western tourists. This is also the first time Americans have been involved.
BP, the Norwegian company Statoil and the Algerian state oil company Sonatrach, operate the gas field. A Japanese company, JGC Corp, provides services for the facility as well.
It was not immediately possible to confirm the identities of the hostages. Ireland said a 36-year-old Irish man was among them, and Britain and the U.S. said their citizens were taken, without giving numbers. The Norwegian company Statoil said 12 of its employees were captured — nine Norwegians and three locals. Japanese media reported at least 3 Japanese among the hostages and the Malaysian government confirmed two of its citizens were taken.
British Foreign Secretary William Hague told BBC radio on Thursday that he has dispatched a team to Algeria to help at the British embassy there.
"Excuses being used by terrorists and murderers who are involved — there is no excuse for such behavior, whatever excuse they may claim," he said. "It is absolutely unacceptable, of course. It is, in this case, the cold-blooded murder of people going about their business. So there is no excuse, whether it be connected to Libya, Mali or anywhere else."
In Rome on Wednesday, U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta declared that the U.S. "will take all necessary and proper steps" to deal with the attack in Algeria. He would not detail what such steps might be but condemned the action as "terrorist attack."
BP said it would not identify staff members who were taken hostage for security reasons.
"BP's overriding priority is to do all we can to ensure the safety of our staff and to support their families during this anguishing time," BP CEO Bob Dudley said in a statement. "All our efforts are focused on supporting the authorities to secure a peaceful resolution of the situation and the safe return of our colleagues and all other workers being detained."
Schemm reported from Rabat. Associated Press writers Lori Hinnant in Paris and Robert Barr in London, contributed to this report.
Copyright 2013 The Associated Press.


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Prime Minister Stephen Harper says the murder of American journalist James Foley by Islamic State militants in Iraq is part of a "disgusting" terror campaign being carried out across the entire region.
It's a campaign that threatens more and more countries, he said.
"And frankly, this terrorist caliphate in our judgment represents an increasing long-term threat to the security of our own country. It is that serious," Harper said Wednesday during a brief stop in British Columbia on his annual trip to the North.
"We have been in ongoing contact with our principal allies, and we will be announcing some additional steps that we will be able to take with them in the days ahead."
Harper made the comments during what was to be a photo op at a business in Chilliwack, B.C.
Islamic State militants beheaded Foley and posted a grisly video online entitled "Message to America."
Foley was killed in retaliation for air strikes ordered by Obama against the the Islamic State militants in Iraq. The group has undertaken a brutal campaign in both Iraq and neighbouring Syria.
In Washington, American President Barack Obama denounced the group earlier Wednesday as a "cancer" threatening the entire region, affirming that U.S. will not scale back its military presence despite the threat from IS to kill another American hostage.
Foley, 40, went missing in northern Syria in November 2012 while freelancing for Agence France-Presse and the Boston-based media company GlobalPost. He had not been heard from since.
The video of his murder was posted online on Tuesday and drew international condemnation.
Germany announced it would supply the Kurds in Iraq with weapons to fight the insurgents. Italy's defence minister said the country hopes to contribute machine-guns, ammunition and anti-tank rockets.
French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius called the Islamic State a "caliphate of barbarism."
British authorities are investigating to determine whether the man who killed Foley was a British citizen.
The journalist's mother, Diane Foley, said her son was courageous to the end and called his death "just evil."
Since Aug. 8, there have been nearly 90 U.S. airstrikes in Iraq on targets of the advancing Islamic State, including security checkpoints, vehicles and weapons caches.
- With files from the Associated Press


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Feb. 23, 2008
After being limited to three hits on Friday, the Bisons managed to get their offense going in game two against Southern Miss on Saturday, but it was not enough, as they fell 6-3.
Bisons' right-hander, Josh Smith, received start for the Bisons. Smith, who missed last season due to injury, started out strong, posting zeroes in each of the first four innings before allowing four runs in the fifth.
The Bisons pulled out to an early 1-0 lead in the fourth on Justin Sander's RBI single to right field. They increased their lead to 3-0 in their next at bat on RBIs by Caleb Joseph and Blake Bratcher.
The Golden Eagles finally got to Smith in the fifth, prompting Bisons' head coach Jeff Forehand to call on right-hander Kyle Tognazzini. Tognazzini walked the only batter he faced, before being relieved by Brandon McClurg. McClurg threw the final 3.2 innings for the Bisons, allowing two runs on four hits.
Smith received the loss to drop his record to 0-1. In 4.1 innings of work he gave up four runs on three hits.
The Bisons racked up 11 hits in the loss, with shortstop Jorge Gutierrez and Joseph collecting three each, and Bratcher adding two.
The Bisons are back in action on Sunday when they take on the Golden Eagles in the final game of the three game weekend series at 1 p.m.


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The objective of the Office of Student Affairs Marketing and Communication is to collaborate with you to help you raise awareness and interest in your programs and services, as well as increase attendance and participation. This information sheet is intended to provide a clear understanding about what we can provide, including, our services, distribution options, the request form and consultation process, as well as important vendor information and timelines.
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Our services are free of charge, however, our range of services varies depending on where your office or department falls within the University structure. Full design services are available to those offices and departments within Student Affairs, but are limited in the areas that fall outside of Student Affairs due to how we are funded. Click to view services available to your department.
Graphic Design:Our professional and experienced designers follow the image/graphic standards and guidelines of East Carolina University and comply with the official ECU Logo Review process. Each design is custom sized to fit your distribution needs. Some examples of print and/or digital design services include, but are not limited to:
Website Development:The goal of the Web Design Team is to develop a well organized website for units within the Division of Academic and Student Affairs. Our goal is to develop an interface to increase engagement in programs and services as well as to communicate the policies, programs and services offered to students. We follow the University image/graphic standards and web guidelines, as well as strive to make all pages within our sites Section 508 and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant. (For more information, please go to http://www.ada.gov Some examples of our web services include:
NOTE: The SA Marketing web development team is not responsible for the content management of departmental websites. Each unit is considered to be its own content expert; therefore, the content posted, management and updates within your website should be done by each department's Common Spot Administrator (CSA). The unit/department supervisor should identify this primary CSA person. If the CSA is in need of assistance, additional training or experiences troubles with the website, the SA Marketing web development team is more than willing to assist. Video and Photography:We are committed to providing quality high-definition video and photography whether it's planning for a website initiative and social media sites, implementation within designs and marketing campaigns, or covering your events and programs. We will also format and size your video or photographs to meet the various requirements for distribution and posting. Video projects are the most time consuming and require the ample lead in time for scheduling and planning. Pre-production to post-production can take anywhere from three weeks to a year, depending on the length of the final piece and the amount of shots, talent, scheduling, and edits needed.Some examples of our video services include:
Marketing Plans and Framework:We are available to collaborate with you regarding your unit's overall marketing and strategic direction. I think we need a bit more opening description here. Something to say it is an interactive process where the mission, vision and values of a department are merged with gathered data to produce individual action plans to accomplish future marketing goals and objectives. These services include:
Press Releases:A press release can increase exposure for your event or program by inviting and/or informing the media. These releases are drafted by SA Marketing and approved by the client. Then the draft release is forwarded to the ECU News Bureau for distribution. University regulations require that the ECU News Bureau must distribute all press releases, unless otherwise approved. SA Marketing staff can provide further information as needed. Once the final press release is distributed, a final version is made available to the requesting unit so that it may be sent out on listservs, as well as posted to websites and social media locations. DISTRIBUTION OF MESSAGE:What is a message without a way to distribute and communicate? We take into account all the avenues available to post, insert, and broadcast your message to your intended audience.Some examples of our distribution outlets include:
QUOTES AND VENDOR INFORMATIONStudent Affairs Marketing will assist with gathering quotes for your purchases as well as direct you to a list of approved university vendors. However, each unit is responsible for any print costs or additional costs for materials needed to complete your request. Since this cost comes from your departmental or event account, it is also each unit's responsibility to set up the contract vendor agreements. Once a vendor is chosen and the contract is set up, SA Marketing sends the formatted graphic files needed to complete your order to the vendor of your choice. For giveaways other than paper printing, especially for t-shirts, the University requires the use of State approved vendors. A list of licensed vendors can be viewed online at http://www.ecu.edu/cs-admin/licensing/licensees.cfmREQUEST PROCESS AND CONSULTATIONS:All of our services require the completion of a Communication Request to begin the process. Once the request form is received, the project will be assigned to an SA Marketing staff member and, when necessary, the client will be contacted to discuss the project further. This request form is located at www.ecu.edu/samarketing. As soon as you know you will need marketing services for your unit/department, event or program, please submit a Communication Request. We begin each project by gaining a solid understanding of who your audience is, what's the call to action, and what is your goal? This helps us create strategic solutions that communicate the right messages and express your unique identity. One primary goal, which benefits both the marketing team as well as the client, is to have your marketing materials ready for distribution at least two weeks prior to your event or program. This will allow for maximum exposure to your audience. TIMELINES:Typical graphic designs, website development and photography projects can take 2-3 weeks to complete; however this time frame depends on the scope of each project, as well as, where each request falls in the queue. If your request falls outside of this timeline, it is discussed more clearly during the request consultation.SPECIAL TIMELINE NOTE: Video project request are the most time consuming and require significant scheduling and planning. Pre-production to post-production can take anywhere from three weeks to a year, depending on the length of the final piece and the amount of shots, talent, scheduling, and edits needed.
LCD'sSubmit a SA Marketing Communication Request Form three weeks in advance. Images can be submitted or the design team will create an image for you. These images are posted for 10 seconds and play in a rotation with other ads across 100+ screens spanning East Carolina University's Main and West Campuses. Dimensions for the displays are 797px by 496px at 300dpi and can be saved as jpegs.WZMB 91.3 WZMB, ECU's student radio station, provides PSAs for student organizations and their free functions and/or events. Pertinent information should be sent to firstname.lastname@example.com. The best format to send is flyers (PDFs, or physical copies for DJs to announce live on the air) or specific info via email. Another option is to go to WZMB and record a spot with the production manager.If you are charging admission or for products, the PSA is then considered a grant (or "advertisement") and WZMB would have to charge for the PSA or else is become a FCC compliance issue.The promotion will begin running as soon as the information is received and/or produced. Productions can be completed, in most cases, within 5 days of receiving theinformation. Please send information two weeks in advance of the event to give ample time to work on daily duties as well as produce high quality sponsorships.The East Carolinian (TEC)Student organizations can submit announcements or events to TEC, ECU's student newspaper, for inclusion in the Classified section of the paper. TEC's policy is that they will run ECU-related free announcements for student organizations only twice a semester with 30 word limit.Announcements/Events:For email submissions, you can send the events and announcements to email@example.com. If you wish to call your information in, the number is 328-9238. Calendar:Calendar events can be sent to email@example.com 31 Productions Submit a SA Marketing Communication Request Form if you would like a Public Service Announcement (PSA) scheduled or created to broadcast on Campus 31, ECU's closed circuit student television station. Please include all pertinent information.Hendrix Theatre Movie AdsAdvertisements for upcoming events or programs can be shown prior to the movies in Hendrix through the Student Activities and Organizations office. Ads should be sent to firstname.lastname@example.com as landscape PowerPoint slides or 7.5 in. by 10 in. jpegs. Pirate 411 - Student AnnounceThis is a non-response listserv where a mass email is sent to all ECU registered students on the 1st and 15th of each month. When the 1st or 15th falls on a non-work day for the university, an email will be sent the following workday. Information you would like included in this email can be submitted to Erin Respess email@example.com no later than noon on the day of email distribution. This information needs to be brief and include only the important information. If there is plethora of information, please include a link to a website where that information can be further expanded and viewed. Please note that there are no exceptions to this deadline and that individual emails will not be sent. Faculty/Staff AnnounceFor some events, it may make sense to send information to ECU faculty and staff. Any faculty or staff member can sign up at http://www.ecu.edu/cs-itcs/Announce/ to be able to send messages. This website also contains guidelines as to the type of messages that can be sent.
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The influence of Brazilian music on the rest of the world cannot be understated. From the first bossa nova craze of the early '60s, its reach has gone as far as vocalists like Frank Sinatra on the one hand, and the American, French and Italian movie soundtrack composers on the other.
Brazil's rhythms, instruments and musicians themselves have, over the last five decades, significantly influenced jazz, soul and pop music everywhere.
For much of her short life, Elis Regina was her country's best-loved vocalist. Well-known for her spectacular performances, fiery nature, and her outlandish outfits, she was also one of the most talented singers of her time. Her career was in full swing when she died of an accidental overdose of cocaine and alcohol three years later, at the age of 36.


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More than 50 Percent of Participants from Countries Outside of North America
NEW YORK, NEW YORK--(Marketwire - Jan. 29, 2013) - Knovel, a leader in providing a Web-based application that integrates technical information with analytical and search tools, today announced the winners of the Seventh Annual Knovel University Challenge. The 2012 winners were chosen from the Challenge's most diverse participant group, with a ten percent overall increase in international participation compared to 2011.
Each year the Knovel University Challenge presents a series of questions on engineering-related topics, and students can use Knovel to research and find the answers. In 2012, the format of the contest changed to include new questions each week encouraging additional participation while also exposing users to new problems, tools and fresh content throughout the contest. The Challenge has become increasingly popular among engineering students and faculty around the world for introducing future engineers to top-notch resources as they learn how to research, problem solve and prepare for a competitive workforce.
In 2012, prizes were awarded weekly to students of top-participating universities, and at the conclusion of the contest period. The grand prize winner was Patrick Heider, a chemical engineering Ph.D. student from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). A list of the 22 other prize recipients can be found at the University Challenge website.
"Knovel teaches you to search for engineering information," said Heider. "Rather than using a conventional search engine or delving into publications, often information can be more rapidly found using the specialized search features in Knovel."
Five of the top 10 schools this year came from universities outside of the United States and Canada. The Middle East Technical University (METU), Istanbul Technical University, CETYS Universidad Campus Mexicali and National Cheng Kung University made their first debut on this list. Overall, schools in Mexico, Taiwan and Turkey had a strong showing.
The largest participation came from Oklahoma State University, with 670 total students. OSU's Engineering Librarian Kevin Drees incorporated the Knovel University Challenge in a graded homework assignment that he provided to more than 600 students in the freshman engineering orientation session.
Drees explains: "I included Knovel because the research shows that hands-on searching with a database in an instruction session followed by an assignment completed afterwards increases the likelihood that students anchor the memory of the respective database and its usefulness."
For more information about the 2012 Knovel University Challenge, visit http://www.knoveluniversitychallenge.com/index.php.
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What you don't know might kill you
HIV/AIDS epidemic taking heavy toll on the South, including east Texas
It could be your mother, brother, sister, neighbor or child – it's the face of HIV/AIDS, and statistics show America's saturation of persons living with the virus is on par with that of Third-World nations such as Uganda and Zimbabwe, somewhere around 1.2 million. Alarming still for Southeast Texans is that the concentration is greater along oastal America, with southern states accounting for nearly half of all new HIV/AIDS diagnoses annually, according to the Center for Disease Control. In Texas alone, more than 4,000 new diagnoses have been added every year for the last decade.
Beaumont, the 25th largest city in Texas, had the seventh highest number of new HIV/AIDS infections diagnosed in the state for 2011. Just an hour away in Houston, HIV/AIDS infection cases are skyrocketing, with more than 1,300 added in the first nine months of 2011. Barring a cure in the near future, Triangle AIDS Network (TAN) prevention specialist Lois Roy only sees those numbers gaining momentum in the years to come.
"The numbers are staggering," Roy said, looking over Texas Department of Health reports covering HIV/AIDS in Jefferson County. "A lot of people don't know a lot about HIV – or are not willing to learn. Everybody wants to have sex, but nobody wants to talk about sex. That's why we're adding new HIV/AIDS patients at a staggering rate."
Roy's mission is to educate the public about the real danger facing anyone having sex in Southeast Texas. But it is a mission she has a hard time trying to fulfill, she said.
"It's not cool to talk about HIV. To talk about HIV, we have to talk about sex.
"Because we live in the 'Bible Belt,' no one wants to even hear about it, much less talk about it," she said. "Sometimes, churches or offices let us come talk to a group, but none of the schools will let us in. I don't know why no one cares; this is killing people every day."
Roy estimates about 100 new HIV/AIDS patients receive Beaumont-based TAN's assistance every year, but that number is only a fraction of the persons diagnosed with the virus.
"I can't tell you how many people come in and get tested (positive for HIV/AIDS) and then never come back – but it is an enormous amount," she said. "It's hard to get some people to come and get our free services just because they don't want anyone to know that they have (HIV/AIDS). There's a real stigma attached to being HIV-positive in the South, and they'd rather spread the disease than to be ostracized."


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North West New Photo: Kim Kardashian Shares Adorable Pic!
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West's three-month-old baby girl North West lays wrapped in a cocoon in this brand new photo!
The 32-year-old reality star shared the photo on her Instagram page on Friday morning (October 4) with the caption, "I missed waking up with my little �'�"
PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Kim Kardashian
Kim is back with her little girl after being away from her for the first time while spending time with Kanye in Paris for fashion week.
While at a party earlier this week, Kim showed off her slimmed down body in a very revealing dress.
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— Kim Kardashian (@KimKardashian) October 4, 2013
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