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If the Chinese people had the right to express themselves, I am pretty sure that a majority would join the Tibetan protest raging against the backdrop of the 2008 Olympics. But so far, Chinese and Tibetan human rights activists have not echoed the call of several prominent Washington politicians - including Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama and John McCain (who is halfway there) - for the United States to boycott the Beijing Olympics' opening ceremonies.
Their reluctance reflects their keen understanding of how such gestures by the West are more likely to strengthen, rather than weaken, the hand of the Communist Party in China.
What we see now in the Tibetan provinces of China is not so much an ethnic confrontation between two nations, Tibetans and ethnic Chinese, as a revolt of China's poorest and most oppressed against the Communist Party's tyranny.
In fact, what is happening in Tibet takes place all over China. While 200 million Chinese enjoy an increasingly middle-class standard of living in the global economy, 1 billion of their countrymen are among the poorest and most exploited people on Earth. Throughout this vast country, in remote regions where no foreign visitors venture, rebellions of thousands upon thousands of farmers and workers regularly oppose the Communist security apparatus.
In Tibet's case, we only happen to be better informed because foreigners have been able to take pictures and convey their testimony to the rest of the world. But the cycle of rebellions and repression is pervasive, and Chinese protesters, not just Tibetans, are regularly killed by the police or imprisoned without trial.
The rebels - Tibetan and non-Tibetan - have a common thread: All of them want to save their identities. The Chinese are a diverse people, speaking many different languages and practicing many different religions. But in the name of national unity, the Communist Party has imposed one national language, Mandarin, in the media and in education. Linguistic minorities are destroyed. The same goes for religion, which is permitted only in official temples, churches and monasteries.
The rebels also are fighting for education and health care. In China, poor families without sufficient resources cannot send their children to school - and none of them, Tibetans or non-Tibetans, can gain access to medical facilities.
Beyond these specific motives, serious enough to provoke a revolution, a deep feeling of injustice pervades China. Every Chinese can see that the country is divided into two separate nations, the rich and the poor. The wealthy - a new middle class - comprise approximately 20% of the population. To join this new middle class, one needs to be a member of the Communist Party or of the military leadership, or at least to have connections with them; otherwise, poverty is a sealed fate.
The Chinese system is rooted in this division of society: At the top, the Communist bureaucracy controls everything - and grows more powerful by the day through the exploitation of the lower strata of Chinese society.
The rebellions now erupting in Tibet and elsewhere are directed against this kind of economic apartheid.
Will the Communist Party ever be able to enter into a dialogue with the rebels? Probably not. Because they are not elected, party members have few incentives to listen to the people. They also happen to be very proud of their own achievement - and true enough, China is back on the world stage.
How, then, should the West behave toward China? Unfortunately, a boycott by outsiders is most likely to provoke a nationalistic backlash in China - only reinforcing the Communist Party's stranglehold over the people.
The individual rights of Chinese journalists, religious leaders, human rights activists and liberal scholars deserve our support. The best way to offer it is through quiet and substantive acts that strengthen the rebels' clout - not loud and symbolic ones that endanger it.
Guy Sorman
Publié le 14 avril dans New York Daily News.


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Although I have a webpage, I thought this would be interesting for people who would like to see a few highlighted objects and learn a bit more about the world of antique silver!
Monday, November 23, 2009
Antique silver has been forged and faked for a number of years, whether to dodge duty in the early nineteenth century or to mislead an antique collecting public from the 1890's. But this spoon can technically also be called a fake. These spoons are often called Berry Spoons, and have different fruits embossed into the bowls. However for many spoons this embossing was done 50 years after they were made, as Berry Spoons became popular in early Victorian times. So any Berry Spoon with hallmarks for the late 1700's actually began life as a normal tablespoon (or in rarer cases, such as the spoon here, as teaspoons). So although it appears to be a Georgian Berry Spoon, it has been modified into that at a later date.
Is it a fake? What do you think????
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"It was either change who I was, or leave," says Kory, now 20, in a quiet, even voice. He closes his eyes for a moment as if replaying the scene, then continues. "So I left."
Though he first came out as a lesbian, Kory now identifies himself as transsexual and has begun the process of becoming male. He takes hormone therapy in preparation for the operation he hopes will one day complete the process. And, while he's still legally female, his sensitive, dark eyes look out from the face of an attractive young man.
Kory had to leave, but it wasn't easy.
"Until I came out, my entire life revolved around my family and my church," he explains. "Now I don't think I'd be welcomed there."
Indeed, in virtually every city, but especially the conservative stronghold of Colorado Springs, there are places where young people like Kory aren't welcomed. But two years ago, he discovered a place with an open door. That place was Inside/Out Youth Services.
The challenge
Ironically, Inside/Out fills the basement of a former church on Nevada Avenue (the same building that houses the Independent's offices). Though it's largely an underground space, it's colorful and comfortable. A circle of couches forms a giant conversation pit. Nearby, there are pool and foosball tables, a piano, a small library, computers, cable TV and a mini-fridge full of soft drinks. It could be mistaken for any church youth-group hangout if it weren't for the baskets of condoms, dental dams and safe-sex brochures placed on a table.
As teens gather outside the door, laughing and talking, the scent of popcorn wafts up the stairwell. A key jingles in the lock and Deborah Surat, the executive director, opens up to let them in.
"Hey, Deb," they greet her, with smiles and hugs, as they file in for an evening meeting.
The organization, founded in 1990, was originally created to address health issues among lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender youth. Today, for the 300-plus young people who come here annually, it's a support network, a resource center, an educational forum, even a home away from home.
"We can't be everything they need," says Surat, "but if we can't provide it, we'll work to find someone in the community who can."
It's not an empty platitude. When a young person comes in the door for the first time, Inside/Out gives him or her a computerized assessment on major risk factors. If it reveals increased risks for depression, substance abuse, suicide or other issues, she connects the youth with a professional who can help.
On one table, there are free clothes and school supplies; on another, a sign-up sheet for the showing of a televised presidential debate, and volunteer forms for the upcoming Downtown Diversity Celebration.
"Deb is always asking for ways we can improve things," says Talia, a college student and young mother who comes to the center. "We all have a say."
One of center's most popular services, its food pantry, grew out of simple observation.
"At first we were only serving pizza on Fridays," says Surat. "But during the meetings on Wednesdays and Thursdays, I realized they were eating chips like it was their only meal of the day."
Now the kitchen shelves hold cereal boxes, trail mix, mac and cheese, tuna, peanut butter, applesauce and other foods that require little cooking.
"The kitchen is there for anyone who is hungry," says Surat. "They are welcome to take food with them or eat it here. No questions asked."
It's a policy that makes a difference to teens who aren't always comfortable using religious charities or those that collect data that might "out" them. Because approximately half the youth no longer live at home, and a quarter of those are homeless, according to Surat, it's an important service.
The future
But the pantry is not at the top of any lists when teens are asked why they come to Inside/Out. The things they mention are the intangibles. Like the way the center has given 17-year-old Shane the confidence to come out to his friends and family.
"I like the support and the topics that we talk about," Shane says. "They're real-life issues."
Cassie, a 16-year-old, found the center after her father reacted violently to her coming out.
"At Inside/Out I get support, I get comfort, I get good friends and people I can call when I need them ... Basically everything except a shower and a place to sleep."
Bryan Simms, one of the center's 12 adult facilitators, understands how they feel.
"I came from a conservative home," he says. "And I'm here because I wish there was a place like this when I was young. It's a safe place where they don't have to be ashamed of who they are, and they learn that someone cares about them."
Talia smiles a big, easy smile when asked what she has found here. She names her friends and her fianc Kory at the top of her list.
"He's the best thing that ever happened to me," she says. "The time I've spent here has been some of the best in my life."
Kory has seen many changes in his life since he first came here two years ago, when he had nowhere else to go. With the encouragement of Inside/Out staff, he recently took the GED test and received the highest score the testing center has ever given. Last week he received an Inside/Out scholarship that will help him attend local college in the fall.
And, in addition to attending the center's groups himself, he now volunteers as a peer facilitator. He openly shares the most personal details of his life to help others.
"I want other kids to know that Inside/Out is a great place to go," he says, adding, "For the first time in my life, I found a place where I felt it was OK to be myself."
Jill Thomas
Located at 235 S. Nevada Ave., Inside/Out Youth Services offers support groups, recreation nights, leadership development and HIV education for LGBTQI youth ages 13-22.
Volunteers and contributions are always needed.
Please contact 328-1056 or visit insideoutys.org for more information.


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Gothic 3 Discussion
Trainer Tools and Resources
I'm running version 1.6, I have "TestMode=true" set in g3e.ini, and the "_compiledImages/_Intern" directory exists in my Gothic III/Data folder with a bunch of .ximg files in it.
Things I've tried:
- Pressing "~", and every single other key on the keyboard
- Setting "testmode=false," typing "marvin", then pushing "~" ("Marvin mode activated" appears on the screen, but no console)
- Setting testmode back to "true," typing "marvin", then pushing "~" ("Marvin mode deactivated" appears on the screen)
- Deleting the _compiledImages/_Intern directory, recreating it, then restarting the game
- Deleting the _compiledImages/_Intern directory, then restarting the game without it
Nothing I've done has made any difference in the game's behavior. Anybody solve this problem yet?
Testmode=true and all that jazz. ~ does not work to activate console. Can type "marvin" in to get message that Marvin mode activated... but still no console. Run Vista... game is in \Gothic3 folder... not ProgramFiles. UAC is off. Patched to v1.6. I have the compiledImages and Intern directories premade...
No corrupted images... just no console AT ALL.
What is going on???
If you have Vista... the problem is likely your Remote Control.
Well... for me it was.
Go to Control Panel -> Device Manager -> Human Interface Devices -> Infared Transceiver and delete that driver!
For some reason... the ~ key and the infared remote control receiver don't play well with each other.
Now the console works for me. =)
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The dining room stallion was nowhere to be found when we moved in to the house (how could we forget to add that to the terms!!), but the gold mirror to the left of this pic was. Woo hoo, free (if a little ugly) stuff!
The gold, however, had to go, and the mirror quickly became my number one candidate for my first try at spray painting. I wanted gloss. A lot of gloss. I was picturing something like this one from Z Gallerie, but a little less frou-frou.
I grabbed a $4 can of Krylon spray paint from Walmart.
I taped, and taped and taped some more until the mirror was completely protected, then got to spraying.
One coat in, and a lot of gold was still showing through, but everything I'd read said more lighter coats are better that one big thick dribbly one (not sure they put it quite like that, but you get the picture).
Coat two and the frame was starting to look good.
Coat three and the obnoxious gold was completely covered.
I sat it aside for a couple of days to dry completely. And this is how it looks now. I'm amazed at how well it came out. Turns out spray painting is surprisingly easy. The plan is to hang this somewhere in the hall. I think. Maybe.


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"Decorating any space at home with trays can make all the difference Do you agree? Add your items in a beautiful DIY Decorative Tray and Orb Set… You can make these décor spheres as everyday decor or themed for different holidays or seasons. Buying them at home furnishing stores can be quite pricey, but this DIY Decorative Tray and Floral Orb project allows you to make them fast, easy and cheap".... Read more


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The DVD from the Chasing Competent Care conference at the Stormont Hotel, Belfast, 6th June 2016.
"The Problem with Pain"
Dr Pamela Bell MB BCh FFARCSI FRCA FFPMCAI FFPMRCA trained in anaesthesia and held Consultant Posts in the Ulster, North Down and Ards Hospitals. In 1995 she was appointed to Musgrave Park Hospital where she established a Pain Clinic and developed a specialist interest in the management of children and adolescents with long term pain, the first in Northern Ireland. Since retirement she has been actively involved in raising awareness of the burden of long term pain through the work of the Pain Alliance of Northern Ireland of which she is the Chair.
"The Exercise Dilemma with Fibromyalgia"
Dr Joseph McVeigh PhD is a lecturer in physiotherapy and a member of the Centre for Health and Rehabilitation Technologies (CHaRT). He was awarded his PhD in 2007 and became a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and a Fellow of the Centre for Higher Education and Practice in 2013. Dr McVeigh regularly presents his research at national and international conferences and has research collaborations with colleagues in The Mayo Clinic, USA, Otago University, New Zealand, University College Dublin, Keele University, UK. His present work in the School of Health Sciences, University of Ulster, is in collaboration with colleagues in the University of Seville, Spain.
"A Review of the PACE Trial"
Professor Malcolm Hooper PhD B.Pharm C.Chem MRIC Emeritus Professor of Medicinal Chemistry, University of Sunderland. Professor Hooper is an internationally-renowned expert on ME/CFS and a tireless campaigner for patients' rights. Professor Hooper has previously chaired Invest in ME conferences and participates in The Hooper Interviews.
"The search for biomarkers in ME/CFS: accelerating diagnosis, predicting treatment response"
Professor Mady Hornig MD, MA, is Associate Professor of Epidemiology and Director of Translational Research in the Jerome L. and Dawn Greene Infectious Disease Laboratory at the Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University. Researchers at the Center for Infection and Immunity at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health identified distinct immune changes in patients diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome, known medically as myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME/CFS) or systemic exertion intolerance disease. The findings could help improve diagnosis and identify treatment options for the disabling disorder, in which symptoms range from extreme fatigue and difficulty concentrating to headaches and muscle pain.
"A Parent's Perspective: 'Lost Voices' as the years pass."
Natalie Boulton Director and producer of educational documentary, "Voices from the Shadows". The film was made between 2009 – 2011 by Natalie Boulton and Josh Biggs – the mother and brother of a chronic ME sufferer. Josh is a young professional freelance editor and cameraman. Natalie was an artist/teacher and is a full time career for her daughter who has been ill since 1990.
"Amplifying the Voice of the Patient"
Louise Skelly BA MBA is Head of Operations for the Patient & Client Council. Prior to joining the organisation Louise worked for the Belfast Health & Social Care Trust, Department of Health and Social Services and Public Safety, and the Southern Heath and Social Services Board Area. She has over thirty years' experience in both acute hospital and community services. Louise has also held position of Lay Magistrate for NI Courts and Tribunal service for over 10 years.


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Martha Stewart Collection
Martha Stewart Whim Collection 200 Thread-Count Sheet Set, Drip Drop - Queen
Whim from Martha Stewart Collection is designed for those who love to express their personal style. Its fun prints and cheerful colors are easy to combine and make your own!
Set includes flat sheet, fitted sheet & two standard pillowcases
- Flat sheet dimensions: 92" x 108"
- Fitted sheet dimensions: 60" x 80"
- Pillowcase dimensions: 20" x 26"
- Pillowcases with envelope closure
- Fitted sheet fits mattresses up to 18" deep
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The 6th Arctic Shipping Summit will be held in Montreal, Canada, next 18-20 March 2015. It focuses on technological, operational, and logistical and challenges encountered by ship owners in harsh Arctic conditions. It will address key developments in transport and regulation in the Arctic as well as; commercial, communication and safety issues. Particular emphasis will be put on evaluating potential opportunities in the region.
This summit, through presentations, roundtable discussion and case studies will examine practical solutions to Arctic shipping issues and present the latest innovations of technology in this specialised area.
Key topics include:
- Governing The Arctic: The Arctic Council and IMO Polar Code
- The Polar Code: Monitoring of Compliance
- Placing the Arctic in a Global Context
- LNG and the Future of Arctic Shipping
- Improving Satellite Coverage in the Arctic and its Impact on Search & Rescue
- Identifying the Arctic's Global Impact
- A Focus on the Immediate Future of Arctic Shipping
- Search and Rescue: Infrastructure, Communications and Satellite Coverage
- The Potential of the Offshore Arctic Market
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Plaid Cymru leader Leanne Wood to quit after election if not next FM
Leanne Wood says she will stand down as Plaid Cymru leader after the 2021 election if she is not first minister.
She told BBC Wales that she would welcome a leadership challenge and there were "a minority" of people in Plaid that want to go "in a different direction".
"That's why I am restating my platform here today," she said.
Party rules mean the leadership of the party can be contested every two years.
Ms Wood has not faced a challenge since being elected leader in 2012, but BBC Wales understands there is disquiet among Plaid AMs over her performance.
There have been "open and honest discussions" between Plaid AMs, she said, but would not go into detail about the discussions.
Ms Wood said her mandate was from ordinary members, insisting that most of them wanted her continue.
Asked if there was part of her that would welcome a leadership challenge, she said: "To some extent there is, because that gives me an opportunity to go out and have those conversations."
She added: "If I'm not first minister after that election in 2021, I will walk away.
"I will be putting all my effort and focus into ensuring that election is a strong one for Plaid Cymru and we can come out of there in government.
She added: "But I will be first minister."
As part of her proposal to "refresh" her leadership, she called for a full review of the party's policy towards nuclear power – adding that she was not personally in favour of the Wylfa Newydd power station on Anglesey.
It comes a day after Rhun ap Iorwerth, a senior Plaid Cymru AM, said


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|Test models for the Pohlesian infantry
Very nice, demonstrating my mastery of all things blog I deleted your comment and my own when I tried to clear out the first comment you deleted.
Decapitating the Praetorians was the last option I considered. They are a very characterful regiment that have sentimental attachments to many guard players. I still remember the White Dwarf showcase that featured them at Big Toof River. While I have a good stash of models to work with If I ever want to expand procurement getting more Praetorians would be an issue. Mordians aren't as popular and are more readily available.
Another pro to the head swap is the versatility it lends to the limited number of poses in the range. When I complte the first squad I'll post a row of three copies to show what I mean.Replies
Not a problem! I actually managed to secure a horribly-painted Praetorian Sergeant for my INQ28 project, which I've converted to have a revolver and sabre (going a little more to the ZULU origins...)Delete
That said, I personally would advocate the use of Mordians rather than Praetorians! (And GW still sells Mordians, too...)


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This is the first "proper" box I have attempted to make. Mr. Doug Stowe has a really great video series on FWW which I followed. I built a smaller crosscut sled and a spline jig. I resawed all of the wood from a 2in thick piece of clear ceder that I had. Once your jigs are setup these are super easy and quick to make. I bookmatched the boards so the grain matches all the way around the box…hard to see in the pics. Still have some more sanding to do. I'm going to make a few of these before I stain them.
Does anyone have any recommendations on a rip blade or combo blade? When I cut the splines I had to file out the cuts to make them flat.
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#1 posted 03-01-2012 04:32 PM
Looks great! I had to do the filing like you on some box joints I did until recently when I purchased the Freud Box blade set. It works amazing for nice square edges and a flat top. It cuts only 1/4 and 3/8 slots. You can buy a saw blade that has a flat top as well if you want the kerf to be smaller.
-- Glenn, Nova Scotia
#2 posted 03-01-2012 04:42 PM
Very nice box, I have had success with two blades when making keyed miters, Freud and believe it or not, Craftsman. Finding out with the Craftsman was only because I grabbed the wrong blade, by the time I noticed I just finished putting it in, then did not feel like changing it. I have actually started using Only Freud router bits as well, they have some triple cut action that reduces tearout and I very rarely have any burn marks, if I do I usually know how it happened, and is pretty much my fault every time.
-- Martin ....always count the number of fingers you have before, and after using the saw.
#3 posted 03-02-2012 12:13 PM
Very nice work! Looks like a New Yankee Deluxe Router Station, too. Hopefully that will make it to the top of my to-make list some time soon.
#4 posted 03-02-2012 02:26 PM
Nice job!! I made my first boxes for Christmas with finger joints. I will try this stile of joinery for the next boxes I build. Thanks for sharing.
-- Jack, Albuquerque
#5 posted 03-02-2012 07:03 PM
Nice work. I actually did notice the wood matched (in the zoomed pictures) before I read your description – very nice.
-- Nat, UPstate NY, http://www.cordlessimpactdriverhq.com/
#6 posted 03-03-2012 03:32 PM
Lovely little boxes. Hard to go wrong following the guidance of Doug Stowe. Hope to see more from you.
-- "Everybody makes mistakes. A craftsman always fixes them." (Monty Kennedy, "The Checkering and Carving of Gunstocks", 1952)
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Higby offers studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments in the heart of historic Southwest Berkeley.
Modern building amenities include:
? Lobby with lounge seating and TV
? Courtyard with a bocce ball court
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? Fitness studio
? Indoor bike storage and work stand
? Enclosed residential parking garage
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With mortgage interest rates remaining at low levels, it's possible for many homeowners to save money by refinancing their mortgage to a more competitive rate. Cutting just one-quarter of a percent off your interest rate can save you tens of thousands of dollars in interest charges over the life of your mortgage.
However, it's also possible to make some simple mistakes that could end up costing you money in the long run if you're not careful. Here are some common mistakes that many homeowners make when refinancing their home mortgage:
1: Failing to shop around
It's surprisingly common how many homeowners see a seemingly good interest rate advertised in the newspaper or online and go ahead with submitting an application for a home loan without first checking out what other lenders can offer. Regardless of where you saw the low interest rate advertised, contact your own lender and ask if they'll consider matching the rate. If they won't reduce your current rate, check with other lenders to see what else is available before making your final decision.
2: Accepting a long escrow with a non-adjustable rate
Always check whether the lender you've chosen offers a clause that allows you some freedom to change your terms if the interest rates move before closing. Some lenders may insist you remain locked into the original interest rate quoted at the time you submitted your application, which could leave you stuck paying higher interest charges than you need to if interest rates do fluctuate before closing.
3: Focusing solely on the interest rate
While the interest rate will be a primary deciding factor for many people refinancing a mortgage, it's also important to consider other aspects. Take the time to check out the closing fees the lender will charge, as some lenders may charge low interest rates and compensate by charging outrageously high fees.
4: Not reviewing the Good Faith Estimate properly
Your lender should give you a Good Faith Estimate that includes a breakdown of all the costs associated with refinancing your mortgage. The estimate should show you the APR and all the fees you're expected to pay. Review it carefully and check that there are no surprise fees or additional costs.
5: Setting a longer loan term
When you refinance your home loan, you're essentially taking out a whole new mortgage with a new 30-year loan term. If you've already spent the last 5 or 10 years repaying your mortgage you may not want to extend your loan for another 30 years. The longer loan term may seem to reduce your monthly repayments initially, but you could end up paying far more interest overall as the payments are spread over a much longer term. Try to set your refinance loan term to match the time remaining on your existing mortgage if you can.
6: Cashing out too much home equity
Many homeowners choose to refinance their mortgage to withdraw some cash out of the home equity they've accrued. You may want to complete some home renovations, or put the money into other investments, which is just fine. However, by taking out too much home equity you risk exposing yourself financially in the event that housing prices drop dramatically. Be conservative about the amount of money you take out of your hard-earned home equity.
7: Consolidating debt into home equity
It's common for some homeowners to refinance their mortgage in order to consolidate other debts. The lower interest rate on home loans can help to reduce monthly repayments, especially compared to the much higher rates charged on personal loans and credit cards.
However, debt consolidation doesn't erase debt. It simply changes it to long term debt that could cost you thousands of dollars more in interest costs over the term of the loan. Keep in mind that a personal loan with 3 years remaining on the loan term could end up costing you more than three times the amount you borrowed if you extend the loan term out to 30 years.
While there are occasions where consolidating can make good sense financially, there are also plenty of reasons not to use your home equity to pay off personal debts. Speak to a mortgage advisor about your refinancing options or you can read online at www.calmtg.com/refinance/debt-consolidation/.
It's possible for many homeowners to save thousands of dollars in interest costs by refinancing their mortgage to a better rate. Just be sure you're careful about doing your due diligence and checking the documentation thoroughly before making your decision and avoid making some of the more common mistakes that could end up costing you money instead.
Patrick Ball is a financial officer for a bank who also consults on finance. He loves to share what he has learned by posting online. Look for his articles mainly on money-related websites.
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I am working at National library in Slovenia on the IMPACT project of digitazing and OCR books from 19th century. It aims to significantly improve access to historical text and to take away the barriers that stand in the way of the mass digitisation of the European cultural heritage.
We are working also with xml files - there are about 5.000 files.
We are changing (find-raplace) some mistakes in them with Text crawler.
We have already correct some mistakes - background color, color of fonts, etc., but we can't find the Regular expression for finding (searching) and replacing (deleting) useless (superfluous) white spaces in some part of texts - at the end of the line.
Here is an example:
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I have marked white spaces with the - we want to find them and delete them with the correct Regular expression.
Thank you for your answer in advance.
You're trying to replace the sequence Space+Newline, with just a Newline. Have you tried that with the text crawler tool? Newline is \n. I've never used the tool, but their manual seems to imply you can do that.
Would you be so kind and write the whole Regular expression with \n included.
Thank you.
What is the sign (character) for white space? Is it \s ?
I'm no expert on regular expressions, but I think a space is a space. Ie the expression would be " \n"
Does anybody else know what would the whole Regular expression for this case be?
Thank you.
i have found it, it is simple: [ ]\n


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Airing on The Archaeology Channel, Pottersville tracks the excavation of an alkaline glazed stoneware kiln that operated in the first half of the 19th century. These stoneware vessels were the "Tupperware" of the time. With over 13,000 enslaved Africans in the Edgefield district, storage vessels for pork, beans, okra and other staples were essential to plantation life in the days before refrigeration. Today, the work of Dave the Slave Potter and the African-influenced "face jugs" are in the collections of prestigious museums such as the Smithsonian and sought by private collectors, including both Bill Cosby and Oprah.
Through the summer of 2011, I shot on location near Edgefield, SC, as the University of Illinois' Department of Archaeology, led by Dr. George Calfas, unearthed the largest industrial slave-operated kiln ever found. Soon, it was evident that the team's surprising discoveries were of interest to other archaeologists and historians. So, weekly "field updates" were posted to Storyline's video channel on the Web. Within weeks, 2,000 viewers from around the world found them – a "viral" happening in the obscure world of industrial archaeology.
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Pravoslavbob, so Sabbath as seventh day as of rest was the Sabbath by early Christians?
I beleive that this due to the fact that we have a strong connection with the Hebrew traditions and that Christianity therefore is not viewed as a "seperate" faith but the living promise of the one true faith of the beleivers of the God of Abraham , Issac and Jacob.
... even Paul upbraids those who hypocritically worship with the Jews in the temple on Saturday and then come for communion on Sunday.
Would you please be so kind and give us the Scripture reference so that we can all see the entire context?Thank you much,Shiloah
Christians must not judaize by resting on the Sabbath, but must work on that day, rather honouring the Lord's Day; and, if they can, resting then as Christians. But if any shall be found to be judaizers, let them be anathema from Christ.
we ratify all the rest of the sacred Canons promulgated by our holy and blissful Fathers, to wit: ...those who held a Council in Laodicea
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Neutrino Music, Art, and Book
Founded in 1999 as Neutrino Music, the name started as an entirely independent record label. It was operated by musician and artist, Suzanna Reeves. Technology advancements, allowing anyone the ability to produce and publish, helped the label evolve into publishing. The purpose of Neutrino Music, Art, and Book is to house the collection of Reeves' various creative works and projects.
Neutrinos, meaning "little neutral ones," are particles that permeate the space all around us and exist throughout the universe. They are so microscopic that even now they pass through us by the thousands. The only way humans have been able to "see" them is by the use of hydrogen chambers. As the neutrino passes into these large insulated cylinders, they collide with a proton in the hydrogen atom and leave behind intricate and spectacular trails in their wake (seen in the background of the image).
Producing creative works is not particle physics so why the term "Neutrino" ?
The designs neutrinos create and leave behind before they decay are amazing. These swirls and patterns are the only evidence that allow humans to know of their existence. Similarly, artists (musicians, writers, dancers, etc.) leave behind a trail of creative works that are the marks of our presence and touch on the world.
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Even the best, most flexible lean production systems may not be able to cope with sudden, dramatic shifts in consumer demand.
Case in point: hybrid vehicles. USA Today reports that sales of hybrids were down in May – not because people didn't want them, but because dealers were running out of them.
"Not only are they out of cars and out of inventory, but the capacity they have for the hybrid components was locked in a year ago," before $4-a-gallon gas, says George Peterson, president of consultants AutoPacific.
The newspaper says the problem is hitting all manufacturers – even Toyota.
•Prius. Sales of America's most popular hybrid fell 37%, while the compact Corolla, Toyota's most comparable conventional model, was up 17% in May vs. the month last year. Prius stock on dealer lots "is best measured now in hours, not days," Toyota Group Vice President Bob Carter says…
Toyota, meanwhile, has reached the production limit at the Japanese Prius factory. It just announced it will build a new battery plant and expand another in conjunction with partner Panasonic.
"We knew we didn't have more capacity. We simply cannot turn on more production," Toyota's John Hanson says.
Is there a limit to a lean system's flexibility? Is it possible the current shortage could have been avoided? What do you think?
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Demand for Hybrids Tests the Limits of Lean
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Though I can't speak to PEVE's production process, the bottleneck for battery production probably has more to do with the electrochemistry than processes that are easily improved by Lean methods. You might compare it to the production of wine, where the main bottleneck is WIP caused by the fermentation process.
So yes, I'd have to say that there are limits to Lean.
- June 16, 2008 at 9:05 PM
- David Rawheiser said...
Even the best surfer will find waves that they just can't handle. I don't think this is an issue with lean, just an overwhelming demand of the market. If there is an issue it's with the consumer's addiction to cheap oil.
- June 17, 2008 at 8:16 AM
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The Federal Government has set up a constitutional and electoral reforms committee chaired by a former Senate President, Ken Nnamani.
Ken Nnamani and President Buhari few months ago at Aso Rock
In an official statement released late on Sunday by Attorney General of the federation, Abubakar Malami, the President Muhammadu Buhari-led Federal Government has set up a constitutional and electoral reforms committee.
"The Committee is expected to Review Electoral environment, laws and experiences from recent elections conducted in Nigeria and make Recommendations to strengthen and achieve the conduct of free and fair elections in Nigeria," the statement read.
According to Premium Times, the committee will be chaired by a former Senate President, Ken Nnamani. Mamman Lawal, a lecturer at Bayero University, Kano, will serve as the secretary. Other members include Clement Nwankwo, Muiz Banire, and A.C Ude.
"The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, will on Tuesday October 4, 2016 inaugurate a Committee on Constitutional and Electoral Reform at the HAGF's Conference Room, Abuja by 11am," said the statement signed by Mr. Malami's special adviser, Salihu Isah.
"Members of the Committee are expected to take note and turn up for the inauguration," the statement said.


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As a Pennsylvania resident with family living in South Carolina, I love any reason to hop on a plane and visit the south. This past year was no different, except that I was hopping off a plane to run 13.1 miles in the beautiful historic city of Charleston. The 2012 Charleston half marathon was my first half marathon. My biggest motivation as I was training was knowing that i'll get to visit my family who I only see once a year, and getting tp share my first half marathon with them. It didnt stop there, I fell in love with the course and am currently training for the charleston full marathon in 2013. Thanks for putting together such a great crouse, and giving me another good reason to visit SC! 🙂


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Estate Duty surviving spouse exemption: treatment of income
Following the Coutts case see IHTM04456, if the trust capital is exempt on the death of the surviving spouse, the following interests in income to which the estate of the deceased life tenant was entitled are treated as interests in the settled property and therefore as exempt
- any apportionment of income to the date of death. The exemption is treated as extending to apportioned income such as dividends or interest on investments whether quoted 'cum div' or 'ex div'; to similar apportionments of interest on loans and mortgages, and of other forms of income payable periodically (such as interest on deposits in Building Societies)
- any dividend or interest payable after the death in respect of a period wholly within the deceased's lifetime.
The exemption does not apply to any accrued income unpaid at the death that had previously become due for payment. Nor does it apply to any income already paid, which the deceased had not in fact received in their lifetime.
Where accumulations of income from settled property are, with the settled property itself, potentially taxable, any exemption on the death of the surviving spouse is extended to the accumulations also, unless the deceased had been competent to dispose (IHTM04457) of them.


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On A New Presidency and Some Seafood Stew
Just a quick thought from the CNN-side desk of your founding editor. Instead of telling you about the parsnips I roasted this weekend (I'll do that tomorrow) I want to take a brief moment to acknowledge this moment and collect your thoughts on our new administration. What are your hopes, in terms of our planet and our food system?
Here in The Kitchn we have lots…
As the country and the world suffers in so many ways, many argue that focusing on food issues should not be a priority. I agree to some extent. But I also believe that President Obama knows that the way we farm our land and feed our children is part of the solution. So I have hope.
The President is about to sit down to lunch, which will include a seafood stew. Anyone going to make it? We have the recipe below.
First, leave your food hopes for the future below. Here's to a healthy, delicious four years.
Related: See the rest of the Inaugural luncheon menu here: Cook Along With the Inauguration! Recipes from the Official Inaugural Luncheon
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Sunday night is not necessarily a night for music some might say- instead, it is perhaps more a time for families to be together, dogs to be petted and Morse to be watched. Clearly, the young crowd gathered outside the Sugarmill tonight had not been told this though, a buzz filling the air outside the popular Stoke Venue for the return of popular local band Friends of Ken, after a lengthy absence.
The first support of the night came from Kid Got Caught and their powerpop sensibilities. Coming across as a perhaps slightly more thrash punk version of Fall out Boy, KGC played a reasonable set that featured songs with some interesting pace changes and flourishes, along with some potentially anthemic choruses. However, what held them back was a lack of personality within the music itself, as there was nothing to distinguish them from anyone else within the powerpop scene. Indeed, they didn't help themselves by adopting American accents for the vocals and the two guitarists Joe and Broomy didn't play off each other well enough to keep interest in the melody of the songs. Adding to this a general lack of tightness in the playing, Kid got Caught became an under whelming first support in need of a bit of direction and time to find their own personal sound instead of aping their obvious influences. However, worthy of note was their cover of a Johnny Cash song, which was quite unexpectedly turned into a screamo-thrash extravaganza to much hilarity, whether this was intentional or not. Which Johnny Cash song it was however, is still up for some debate.
Next up were Last Man Down, wowing the audience with their incredibly tight and well played radio-friendly rock. Consisting of Brothers Alex and Ash, on Bass and Drums respectively, and flanked by guitarists Mike and Matt, their on-stage sound was admirably close to their recorded material, complemented by an energetic and friendly stage presence. Between songs, Lead vocalist Alex chatted with the audience, urging them to dance and have a good time, with a select group doing just that. It makes a nice change that this style of music has become friendlier in recent times- a couple of years ago, it would have been circle pits, now its handclaps and hip shakes and this mentality is reflected well in Last Man Down's sound. With clean melodies and good harmonising from the entire band, they were clearly having a great time playing the music they love, their 25 minute set well received by the audience, which incorporated an almost worryingly accurate cover of Miranda Cosgrove's 'About You Now'. Their final song, Extraordinary Kid summed up their sound well, with the whole band lending their vocals to the track, along with some strong guitar work and good rhythm changes building the song up well to a final thundering chorus. If I had to level any complaints at Last Man Down, it would be that they are almost too tight- a little bit more grit and ferocity to their live sound could add a lot more to their performance. Saying that, Last Man Down are a talented young bunch and are on the verge of breaking through and becoming huge.
When Friends of Ken took to the stage, they were greeted with huge cheers from the modest sized audience- for a band that have been around the Stoke area for 10 years now, they still manage to draw a fairly large and diverse crowd, from the young'uns that queued up before opening to a few groups of older clientele. Starting their set with fan favourite Backwards, Friends of Ken were clearly in good spirits, following on from their charity gig last weekend at the Corner Cupboard where singer Big'un had lost his voice through over-energetic shouting. Voice fully intact, FoK attacked their songs with much ferocity and passion, which became infectious to the crowd who couldn't help but bob along and tap their feet, rapturously applauding after every song. Friends of Ken were also on top form for their on-stage banter between with Big'un and the rest of the band who between them attempted to weave a conspiracy theory about Dave Grohl killing off Kurt Cobain as well as inventing the internet at the same time, much to the audience's obvious pleasure. They raced through their 10 song set in what seemed like only a matter of minutes even with all the banter, showing how well they managed to capture and keep the audiences attention from start to finish even when playing new material that was unknown to the audience. Friends of Ken's sound is by no means revolutionary; indeed, it could even be seen as a bit old fashioned nowadays in the wake of the more punchy and sonically tidy bands (which incidentally Last Man Down epitomise) but through strong song writing and a real flair for performance on-stage, Friends of Ken are still a band worth paying attention to today. With an album coming out later this year, perhaps Friends of Ken will gain the publicity and fan base they clearly deserve from their years of playing and honing their punk rock shtick.


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Airmail has introduced a new feature called 'Smart Notifications' which allows you to choose whether you want the notifications from the real contacts or all incoming messages.
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New Group For Those Working In 3D Audio
Michael has set up a new professional networking group on Linkedin for those involved in 3D mixing and sound design formats like Dolby Atmos and Auro 3D.
There doesn't really seem to be a central place for folks working with these exciting new formats, so I thought I might create one. Obviously as a provider of software, I might have a few things to show you from time to time. But I'm mainly going to stand back and learn from you: the people doing these great new mixes. I hope you see this as a good place to share tips and best practices.
Michael Carnes
If you are a Linkedin member, then click the link to join the 3D Mixing And Sound Designers Group. It's a closed group to protect us all from spam, so it may take a day or so to approve your membership. See you there!


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Nordson YESTECH, a subsidiary of Nordson Corporation (NASDAQ: NDSN) and a leading supplier of automated optical and conformal coat inspection systems for the electronics industry, is pleased to announce that Vice President Mike Pence was introduced to its YESTECH FX AOI system during his recent visit to Columbus, OH.
Pence spoke to a small group of invitees at Dynalab Electronic Manufacturing Services, a full service manufacturer of circuit boards, cables and other electronics equipment.
Accompanied by fellow Republicans U.S. Sen. Rob Portman of Ohio and U.S. Rep. Pat Tiberi of Delaware County, Pence also toured the facility and met with a group of small-business owners.
During his speech, he mentioned a recent National Association of Manufacturers survey showing that optimism among manufacturers is the highest it has ever been in the survey's nearly 20-year-long history.
The EMS provider is focused on continuing to expand its capabilities in keeping with technological advances. Over the years, Dynalab has implemented several advanced manufacturing techniques to help ensure its high-quality standards. With automated test and inspection solutions from Nordson YESTECH, Dynalab inspects for solder and lead defects, component presence as well as position, correct part, polarity and through-hole parts.
Maintaining the highest quality standards has always been paramount to the success of Dynalab. Founded in 1981, Dynalab's 300 plus associates presently occupy 100,000 ft.2 in the company's headquarters and manufacturing facility, providing engineering and manufacturing support for Fortune 500 companies. For more information about Dynalab, visit www.dynalabems.com.


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Book Title: Sycamore Row
Author: John Grisham
Book Format: Paperback
Obtained: From retail store.
My Rating: 5 stars
Pages: 656
Published: 8/19/2014 by Random House Publishing Group
John Grisham takes you back to where it all began. One of the most popular novels of our time, A Time to Kill established John Grisham as the master of the legal thriller. Now we return to Ford County as Jake Brigance finds himself embroiled in a fiercely controversial trial that exposes a tortured history of racial tension.
Seth Hubbard is a wealthy man dying of lung cancer. He trusts no one. Before he hangs himself from a sycamore tree, Hubbard leaves a new, handwritten will. It is an act that drags his adult children, his black maid, and Jake into a conflict as riveting and dramatic as the murder trial that made Brigance one of Ford County's most notorious citizens, just three years earlier. The second will raises many more questions than it answers. Why would Hubbard leave nearly all of his fortune to his maid? Had chemotherapy and painkillers affected his ability to think clearly? And what does it all have to do with a piece of land once known as Sycamore Row?
As I am working my way back into the swing of reviewing books I decided to begin with my all-time favorite author, John Grisham, and his latest paperback, Sycamore Row. As he takes us back to where it all began, Ford County, Mississippi, he tells us a story as gripping as his original. It was literally a book that I could not put down...unless I absolutely had to.
As the synopsis states, Seth leaves a last minute handwritten, perfectly legal, holographic will that shocks all parties involved; his children, his short-term maid, his posthumously declared estate lawyer, the judge, and even the county. They all know that this last minute will is about to start another battle within the county, one that might even rival the famous trial from a few years back that made Jake Brigance famous.
The story will take you through a series of emotions. It even had me on the verge of tears a couple times. There were also a couple times where it had me laughing a bit. If you are a fan of legal thrillers, stories of someone trying to correct an injustice, or just a fan of reading some good writing then I would highly recommend picking this book up and giving it a look. I promise that you will not be disappointed.


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The Daun Bali Bed & Breakfast
Located in Canggu, The Daun Bali Bed & Breakfast is a perfect starting point from which to explore Bali. Both business travelers and tourists can enjoy the hotel's facilities and services. Take advantage of the hotel's free Wi-Fi in all rooms, 24-hour front desk, Wi-Fi in public areas, car park, airport transfer. Air conditioning, internet access - LAN (complimentary), television LCD/plasma screen, DVD/CD player, refrigerator can be found in selected guestrooms. Enjoy the hotel's recreational facilities, including outdoor pool, before retiring to your room for a well-deserved rest. A welcoming atmosphere and excellent service are what you can expect during your stay at The Daun Bali Bed & Breakfast.


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Ballyshannon woman charged in fatal hit and run case
A local woman has been arrested and charged with dangerous driving causing death in relation to a suspected hit and run incident near Bundoran last August.
Lisa Roohan (24) from Boyannagh was also charged at Ballyshannon District Court with giving false information to a guard. She was remanded on bail to Ballyshannon on June 20 and ordered to surrender her passport.
Alan McSherry (48) died as a result of injuries sustained on a country road at Ardfarna, close to Bundoran on August 25th last.
It is thought that he was walking home when the incident occurred in the early hours of the morning.
His body was discovered at 5.10am by his wife Jo as she drove from her home in search of him.
Mr McSherry had moved from Birkenhead near Liverpool with his wife to Bundoran more than 15 years ago and was well known locally, especially among his fellow surfers.


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Thursday, March 11, 2010
Shearing in the Snow
March can be a fickle month for just about anything to do with farming. However, shearing our pregnant ewes in March is about as late as we can go whether the month is fickle or not. I usually have my friendly sheep shearer come by end of February so the girls are not yet too big, but somehow February got past me and, anyway, Vince was busy.
Vince is about my age. He has his own flock of sheep he runs on other people's grass seed fields. He calls himself a gypsy shepherd when he isn't out shearing. He lives in another valley a mountain away from me and knows more about sheep than I ever will care to. I always hope. when I put in the call, that he hasn't given up the craft just yet. I mean, I'm still raising lambs and my few woolies still need to be shorn.
March ewes are four months pregnant at a maximum on our farm. They are beginning to get a bit fat and some of them a bit ungainly. We don't want the shearing to be hard on anyone - ewes or people. Our girls, the old ones at least, are accustomed to being flipped on their backs and spun around the floor from side to side while Vince deftly removes a year's worth of wool in one go. He makes it look easy. Ewe after ewe. How hard could it be? I shake out of my trance. What was I thinking? I can still barely drop a ewe to the ground and then only the ones that have pity on me!
Today, Vince showed up with his trimmers and set up on the permanent hooks he has created for himself in one of the sheep stalls. I had cleaned the floor as best I could and put up shop lights for added visibility. The ewes had been locked in an adjacent stall all night without water or food. Vince needed them as dry as possible. I didn't need them pooping and peeing all over the cutting floor once we got going. The ewes were grumpy to start and by the end of the procedure down-right offended.
We all had our jobs. Farm girl Annie's was to grab ewes and back them up to Vince. Vince would do his thing. I would open the gate to let the naked sheep escape out to the shed, then quickly scoop up the fleece and place it in a garbage bag, marking in black what kind of sheep and what color. This is actually kind of important since we have introduced hair sheep into our flock. The fiber is much shorter and makes knitters mad if you get it mixed up with long fiber wool. Vince isn't that keen on this new trend of ours either. I guess it gums up his shears and takes him longer clip.
However, the point of this story is not about wool. Rather the absence of it. Once shorn our girls look nearly naked and it always makes me feel cold and irresponsible as an owner. Are they going to get chilled and die like I would if all my coats were ripped from me at the end of winter? Are the days getting warmer and the pregnancies creating more internal heat? What if it snows?
And then, of course, it did! The next morning the ground was covered with snow that had fallen through the night and actually stuck. My spring flowers were bent over. The sheep glared at me from their loafing shed. School was canceled, more because there hadn't been a snow day all winter, than because there was any real danger on the roads. Our farm stay guests borrowed mittens to make a snow man. Our town made the front page of the local newspaper. I wondered at the luck of shearing in the snow.
Within a day, the grass was green again and the only problem now was that I couldn't tell my sheep apart because they all had the same naked look. It would take a while to pick out Rosie and Harold and Piper and Dusty, but soon enough, the annual shearing would be a distant memory as we moved into the next phase of the year: lambing.
Photos: top, I think that is just-shorn Piper looking at the camera; bottom, a view from the kitchen towards the orchard.
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Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) plans to end debate March 18 on a fiscal year 2013 spending bill that may include a number of environment-related amendments.
As detailed in a March 14 Energy and Climate Report article, the Senate is working on the Appropriations Committee's substitute amendment to the House-passed H.R. 933, which covers federal spending for the rest of fiscal 2013.
Among the amendments that may be included in the Senate's bill is one that would cut military spending on alternative energy research and the purchase of advanced biofuels. Other amendments would promote the use of natural gas and petroleum development and express the sense of the Senate that federal agencies should take "all possible actions" to limit federal fiscal exposure to climate change.
In a related matter, as covered in a March 14 article, the Senate may bring to the floor a 10-year spending resolution in the week ahead that calls for increased funding for land conservation, energy efficiency, environmental programs, and measures to address climate change.
The budget resolution by the Democratically controlled Senate would not be binding on appropriators but is intended to be a broad road map to contrast tax and federal spending views held by the Republican-controlled House.
House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) unveiled his own 10-year budget resolution last week calling for cuts in environmental spending and completion of the Keystone XL pipeline.
House to Hold Hearings on DOE, EPA, Mining
On March 19, the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies will hold a hearing on funding for environmental management at the Department of Energy. DOE Acting Assistant Secretary for Environmental Management Dave Huizenga is scheduled to testify.
The House Science, Space, and Technology Subcommittee on Environment will hold a hearing March 20 on "Improving the Environmental Protection Agency's Scientific Advisory Process."
The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources will hold a legislative oversight hearing March 21 on "America's Mineral Resources: Creating Mining and Manufacturing Jobs and Securing America."
Among the bills to be discussed is the "Resource Assessment of Rare Earths Act of 2013" (H.R. 981). Rare earth minerals are important to the green tech industry in the production of wind turbines, electric vehicle batteries, fuel cells, and energy-efficient lighting.
Carper to Host Climate Change Symposium
On March 18, Sen. Tom Carper (D-Del.) will host a climate change symposium at the Russell Senate Office Building in Washington, D.C., to review "common sense" policy options under the Clean Air Act to regulate greenhouse gas emissions from power plants.
EPA proposed a new source performance standard April 13, 2012, that would limit carbon dioxide emissions from new fossil fuel-fire power plants to no more than 1,000 pounds per megawatt-hour. Under the Clean Air Act, the agency must finalize the standards within one year and initiate rulemaking for existing power plants.
However, as detailed in a Feb. 27 article, Gina McCarthy, President Obama's nominee to becom EPA Administrator, would not commit to meeting the deadline, nor do observers expect it to be met. Also, no timetable is in sight for agency rulemaking for greenhouse gas emission limits for existing plants.
EPA to hold Public Hearing on RINs
On March 19, EPA will hold a public hearing in Washington, D.C., on its proposed voluntary quality assurance program for identification numbers assigned to batches of renewable fuel as part of volume requirements for the nation's transportation fuel supply.
As detailed in a Jan. 31 article, the proposed rule would establish qualifications for third-party auditors who would determine the validity of renewable identification numbers, or RINs.
The quality assurance proposal comes after EPA issued notices of violation to several fuel companies that allegedly sold 140 million fraudulent RINs in 2010 and 2011. As a result, 30 refiners and other companies reached a settlement with EPA in April 2012 in which they agreed to pay approximately $3.65 million in penalties after they purchased the fraudulent credits.
CARB to Hold Board Meeting
On March 21, the California Air Resources Board will hold a public hearing to discuss several items, including research plans, environmental justice issues, and funding for air quality programs. CARB staff also will provide an update on Gov. Jerry Brown's (D) executive order (B-16-2012) on the state's zero emissions vehicle (ZEVs) program.
As detailed in a Feb. 13 article, in response to the executive order issued in 2012, the California Office of Planning and Research released a plan to put 1.5 million ZEVs on the state's roads by 2025. The plan also includes requirements for urban areas to provide infrastructure to support hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles, plug-in electric vehicles, and plug-in hybrids.
European Council Vote Expected
The European Council of Ministers is expected to approve a regulation March 21 to provide a framework for cross-border energy infrastructure networks, including electricity grids and pipelines.
The regulation, as detailed in a March 13 article, is expected to shorten the permit process for energy infrastructure from 12 years to a maximum of three and a half years. It also is intended to help the bloc meet a goal to have renewable energy sources satisfy 20 percent of overall EU energy consumption by 2030. The regulation will take effect as soon as it is published in the EU Official Journal.
EPA Webinars on Agenda
On March 21, EPA will hold webinar on "Climate Change Adaptation for State and Local Governments: Achieving Buy-In for Adaptation."
EPA's Green Power Partnership will hold a webinar March 20 on "The Solar Roadmap: Navigating the Evolving Solar Energy Market."
Other Climate, Energy Events
The Environmental and Energy Study Institute will hold a briefing March 18 at the Dirksen Senate Office Building in Washington, D.C., on "Climate Change: Challenges and Opportunities for Communities of Color and Tribal Nations."
The Environmental Law Institute will hold a conference March 22 at the Russell Senate Office Building in Washington, D.C., on "A Showcase of Innovative Environmental Law and Policy Issues." The conference will feature a session on "The Limits of Liability in Promoting Safe Geologic Sequestration of Carbon Dioxide."
The Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies will hold its annual water policy conference March 17-March 20 in Washington, D.C. On March 18, Kathy Jacobs, director of the National Climate Assessment, will give a presentation on water resources.
A draft of the National Climate Assessmentwas released Jan. 11 and is expected to be finalized by Jan. 20, 2014. A national assessment on climate science and climate change impacts is due to Congress every four years under the Global Change Research Act of 1990. However, only two reports have been completed since the law passed, one in 2000 and the other in 2009.
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Nigeria: UNICEF marks 70th anniversary with special children
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Nigeria: UNICEF marks 70th anniversary with special children United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), Kaduna Field Office, Staff Association marked its 70th anniversary with students of Kaduna State Special Education located in northwest part of the country.
UNICEF staff Association visited the school as part of the 70th anniversary activities presented the pupils with food and gift items. Utpal Moitra, Chief of field office, represented by Theresa Pamma, Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Specialist, said, UNICEF stands for children and that the bulk of their work is all about children.
"We are also celebrating 70th year of UNICEF. We stand for children and the bulk of our work is to promote the right of children to give them a sense of belonging in the society.
"UNICEF exist in about 190 Counties and territories of the world. Apart from supporting the rights of children, we also help the children to reach their full potentials. UNICEF has programmes all day long towards fulfilling those rights.
"So we are here to celebrate with the children of this school to wind up activities for year and to give them a sense of belonging as they prepare to go on their holiday.
"And when we got here we discovered that their borehole has not been working for sometimes now, so we are taking it upon ourselves as staff Association to rehabilitate it with immediate effect.
" Responding, Salamatu Shuaib, Principal of the school, expressed gratitude to UNICEF for the kind gesture, saying, "Honestly, I'm overwhelmed with the coming of UNICEF to identify and associate with these special children by a way of putting some smiles on their faces through get-together.
"Their coming at this time is significant because they have just finished their examinations, by the time they will be resuming, their borehole would have been working.
"We commend UNICEF for their choice to come here and have fun with these children during this yuletide season," she said.


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A new discovery by scientists at the University of Sheffield could help slow down the progression of neurodegenerative diseases such as motor neurone disease (MND), dementia and neurological decline associated with ageing.
Researchers have identified that tuning up the activity pathway of the DNA's natural repair toolkit – which normally helps to restore breakages in our genetic material - could help to prevent the death of nerve cells which trigger neurological diseases.
Leading scientists from the University of Sheffield's Department of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (MBB) and its Sheffield Institute of Translational Neuroscience (SITraN) examined the C9orf72 gene which contains six DNA nucleotides – the building blocks of our DNA where all important cellular information is stored.
When this series of nucleotides is expanded and repeated multiple times, neurodegenerative diseases can occur. The expansions of the gene forms genetic material called 'R-loops' which make the DNA vulnerable to breakages. They found that accumulation of R-loops and increased DNA breakage in neurons lead to neurodegenerative diseases.
Our cells have their own repair toolkits specially designed to fix breaks in DNA, however, the products of the expansion over-activate a process called autophagy – a process that gets rid of misfolded or "unwanted" proteins.
The new study, jointly directed by Professor Sherif El-Khamisy from the University of Sheffield's Department of MBB and Professor Mimoun Azzouz from SITraN at the University of Sheffield, in Nature Neuroscience, shows that the expansion driven over-activation of this process can degrade some of the very precious DNA toolkits, meaning the cells will eventually die.
"We were able to shut down the out-of-control degradation process, which runs down the cell's ability to fix genomic breaks, using genetic techniques," said Professor El-Khamisy.
"Even though the DNA was still damaged, the cells were able to cope and did not die. Discovering this new mechanism and its consequence is a significant step towards developing new therapies for motor neurone disease and other neurodegenerative conditions.
"More research needs to be done, but it's possible that this newly discovered mechanism contributes to the death of nerve cells in people suffering from diseases such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and during the ageing process."
Professor El-Khamisy, Wellcome Trust Investigator, added: "I'm really excited, if we modulate this degradation process, we can preserve our DNA repair toolkit and take away the pathology, the cell death."
The discovery based on work conducted in cellular and mouse models of the disease could pave the way for new therapies for devastating diseases such as MND, which is one of the most common neurodegenerative disorders affecting younger people in the middle of their active life.
MND is a progressive and debilitating condition that causes paralysis of muscles in the body leading to difficulties walking, moving, talking, swallowing, and breathing. The rapid deterioration of muscle movement means life expectancy for patients with the disease is three to five years. There are currently no treatments to tackle the disease.
Professor Azzouz, ERC Advanced Investigator from SITraN at the University of Sheffield, said: "This discovery is addressing one of the major challenges of namely the poor understanding of how neurones die in these MND patients.
"The research paves the way for an exciting horizon to accelerate the pace of therapeutic development for MND. Our aim now is to identify targets that can preserve the DNA toolkits and rescue neurons from degeneration.
"I am delighted that this fruitful collaborative effort led to this exciting discovery. Credit to the fantastic efforts from the team, in particular our PhD student Callum Walker. We are looking forward to continuing this work transforming valuable therapies."
This study is just one example of life-changing research PhD students at the University of Sheffield get the opportunity to work on in collaboration with leading academics from across the world.
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RadioShack plans will operate on Cricket Wireless network
A new screenshot has surfaced that allegedly shows the rate plans that RadioShack will charge for its contract free mobile wireless plans. According to the image, there are two smartphones plans with one costing $50 per month and the other costing $60 per month. The $50 monthly plan offers unlimited music, voice, and messaging.
Mobile data is limited to a monthly allowance of 1 GB full 3G speed before the speed is throttled. The $60 plan includes unlimited music, voice minutes, messaging, and 2.5 GB of data before throttling happens. The more expensive plan also allows tethering and unlimited 411 assistance.


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|Battle of Kursk
|We are trapped in the belly of this horrible machine, and the machine is bleeding to death
|Lt. D. R. Kolesnikov
|Vladimir Putin
|Sunken Nuclear Submarines
|Eternal Father
|Hydrogen peroxide
|USS Scorpion
|nuclear submarine
|To the ghosts of the USS Cole
|Peter the Great
|The Earth Is Not A Cold Dead Place
|Battle of Stalingrad
|My escape plan for a dying world
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I changed out and updated a couple passages that seem to have been copied from Rough Guide. Didn't see any sign-maps near Nakadake, but I could have missed them.
"Largest caldera in the world"? Not remotely close. The Yellowstone National Park calderas are much larger, and Toba, in Indonesia, is much larger still. Who did the fact checking on this one for the front page? -- Bill-on-the-Hill 15:27, 22 September 2012 (EDT)
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Anand Sarwate received a grant through the DARPA Brandeis Program. The program was written up in the NY Time Bits blog:
The main program is here: http://www.darpa.mil/program/brandeis
"The Brandeis program seeks to develop the technical means to protect the private and proprietary information of individuals and enterprises. The vision of the Brandeis program is to break the tension between: (a) maintaining privacy and (b) being able to tap into the huge value of data. Rather than having to balance between them, Brandeis aims to build a third option – enabling safe and predictable sharing of data in which privacy is preserved."
Anand's project is a subaward from Galois, Inc. to DIMACS with Rebecca Wright as PI and David Cash (CS) and Anand Sarwate as co-PIs. The project is to develop a private "data as a service" platform which merges secure multiparty computation and differential privacy to allow flexible secure and private sharing of sensitive data. They will be partnering with other teams funded through the DARPA program to integrate our technology and algorithms into an application system that is currently being negotiated. The Rutgers team will develop algorithms for cryptography and differential privacy and find ways to integrate these two frameworks.
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Hi Everyone
On today's show we will be chatting with Brooklyn singer-songwriter Nell Bryden. She is taking the UK music scene by storm and her new album comes out today!
For more information about Nell, why not check out her website?
See ya'll laterz (as the kids say!)
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