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* {{ic|title}} – operating system name. '''Required.'''
* {{ic|title}} – operating system name. '''Required.'''
* {{ic|
* {{ic|version}} – kernel version, shown only when multiple entries with same title exist. Optional.
* {{ic|
* {{ic|-}} – machine identifier from {{ic|/etc/machine-id}}, shown only when multiple entries with same title+version exist. Optional.
* {{ic|efi}} – EFI program to start; e.g. {{ic|\EFI\arch\vmlinuz-linux.efi}}. '''Required.'''
* {{ic|efi}} – EFI program to start; e.g. {{ic|\EFI\arch\vmlinuz-linux.efi}}. '''Required.'''
Revision as of 13:12, 22 January 2013
Gummiboot is a UEFI boot manager written by Kay Sievers and Harald Hoyer. It is simple to configure, but can only start EFI executables, the Linux kernel (with CONFIG_EFI_STUB enabled), grub.efi, and such.
In the following steps replace
$esp with path to your EFI System Partition, which is normally mounted on
/boot/efi (although some users have it on
/boot directly).
Install gummiboot-efi from [extra] and copy the bootloader to the EFI partition:
If you are on a 64-bit UEFI system:
# cp /usr/lib/gummiboot/gummibootx64.efi $esp/EFI/gummiboot/gummiboot.efi
If you are on a 32-bit UEFI system:
# cp /usr/lib/gummiboot/gummibootia32.efi $esp/EFI/gummiboot/gummiboot.efi
Then add it to the boot configuration: (only needs to be done once; skip this when upgrading)
# efibootmgr -c -d /dev/sdX -p Y -w -L "Gummiboot" -l '\EFI\gummiboot\gummiboot.efi'
where /dev/sdX is the drive and Y is the partition number of your UEFISYS partition.
efibootmgr can be used only when already booted in UEFI mode. If you do not have another UEFI bootloader set up, you can either run
gummiboot.efi from the UEFI Shell, or copy it to the "default" location
$esp/EFI/boot/bootx64.efi for x86_64 systems.
The basic configuration is kept in
$esp/loader/loader.conf, with just two possible configuration options:
default– default entry to select (without the
.confsuffix); can be a wildcard like
timeout– menu timeout in seconds. If this is not set, the menu will only be shown when you hold the space key while booting.
default arch timeout 4
Note that both options can be changed in the boot menu itself, which will store them as EFI variables.
Adding boot entries
If you have separate partitions for
/boot and
/boot/efi, you must copy the kernel and initramfs to the EFI partition. Gummiboot does not support loading kernels from other partitions than itself. See the section below on how to automate this.
Gummiboot searches for boot menu items in
$esp/loader/entries/*.conf – each file found must contain exactly one boot entry. The possible options are:
title– operating system name. Required.
version– kernel version, shown only when multiple entries with same title exist. Optional.
machine-id– machine identifier from
/etc/machine-id, shown only when multiple entries with same title+version exist. Optional.
efi– EFI program to start; e.g.
\EFI\arch\vmlinuz-linux.efi. Required.
options– Command-line options to pass to the EFI program. Optional, but you will need at least
root=devif booting Linux.
An example entry for Arch Linux:
title Arch Linux linux /vmlinuz-linux.efi initrd /initramfs-linux.img options root=PARTUUID=14420948-2cea-4de7-b042-40f67c618660 ro
For Linux, you can specify
linux path-to-vmlinuz and
initrd path-to-initramfs; this will be automatically translated to
efi path and
options initrd=path – this syntax is only supported for convenience and has no differences in function.
You can also add other EFI programs such as
\EFI\arch\grub.efi or
\EFI\Microsoft\Boot\Bootmgfw.efi (the Windows 7 boot manager). The EFI Shell, if installed, will be shown automatically.
title UEFI Shell efi /shellx64.efi
Automatic copy on update
The copying of the
/usr/lib/gummiboot/gummiboot*.efi to the EFI System partition can be automated with systemd (as can eg. be done for the EFISTUB kernel):
[Unit] Description=Copy new version of Gummiboot to UEFISYS Partition [Path] PathChanged=/usr/lib/gummiboot/gummibootx64.efi Unit=gummiboot_copy.service [Install] WantedBy=multi-user.target
[Unit] Description=Copy new version of Gummiboot to UEFISYS Partition [Service] Type=oneshot ExecStart=/bin/cp -f /usr/lib/gummiboot/gummibootx64.efi /boot/efi/EFI/gummiboot/gummiboot.efi
gummibootx64.efi to
gummibootia32.efi for a 32-bit UEFI system.
After creating the files run:
# systemctl enable gummiboot_copy.path # systemctl start gummiboot_copy.path
Separate boot and EFI partitions
TODO: link my kernel-post-upgrade stuff, https://github.com/grawity/code/tree/master/os/arch
TODO: document keybindings from http://freedesktop.org/wiki/Software/gummiboot
Transferring to new HDD causes breakage
Twice now I have transferred my installation from one disk to another, ESP included, and both times this broke my gummiboot setup. With a lot of trial and error, I have discovered that gummiboot does not like configuration files that have been tranfserred from one disk to another (I used rsync).
To solve this, delete the $ESP/loader directory and all of its contents, and recreate the necessary configuration files.
Though it has no additional info, here is my relevent forum thread.


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Adjusting of Cockpit Roadbike
So that you find the optimum position on your bike, your cockpit needs to be adjusted to suit you. Here are the key steps you should follow:
Stem height
The stem height is an important criterion in the areas of comfort and performance.
A lower stem improves the aerodynamics and the transmission of power. On the other hand this lower position on the bike requires stronger upper-body muscles because these are the muscles which are needed to maintain a static posture. Picture 1
A higher stem on the other hand guarantees much greater comfort and control as well as a high level of safety. However, in this position the wind resistance is greater. Picture 2
TIP: The rider's own anatomy has a decisive effect on stem height. Riders with relatively long legs and a short upper body need a higher stem than "giants" with longer bodies and shorter legs.
What possibilities do we have to alter the height of the stem? Thanks to the so-called spacers, which are fitted as standard on all Canyon road bikes, the rider can make limited adjustments to the stem height. If the spacers are placed below the stem, then the handlebar is raised. If the spacers are fitted above the stem, then the rider achieves a lower riding position on the bike.
Adjust Aheadset stems with front plate (non-Canyon)
1. Slacken the rear stem bolts with an Allen key, however not with a torque spanner.
2. The top cap on the stem should now be loose. Pull off the cap. Picture 3
3. Now you can remove the stem still fitted to the handlebar from the fork steerer. Picture 4
4. Now fit the spacers either under or above the stem as shown. Picture 5
5. Slacken the i-Lock bolt, Picture 6 stick the top cap back on Picture 7 and ensure that the handlebar/stem is completely straight. The stem and front wheel should be exactly in line when looking down from above.
6. Now tighten the stem bolts up again using a torque spanner. Picture 8 Ensure while doing so that the bolts are tightened to exactly the torque indicated on the front of the stem.
7. Now adjust the play on the headset by turning the grub screw on the i-Lock.
You can turn the stem round on all Canyon bikes. The combination of turning the stem round and spacer tuning allows the rider to alter the height of the cockpit by several centimeters.
Canyon Aheadset Stems With Face Plates
1. Loosen the fork shaft clamping screws Bild 9
2. Remove the stem top cap Bild 10
3. Slide the stem and handlebar off the fork shaft Bild 11
4. Remove as many spacers as necessary
5. Apply assembly paste to the clamping area and put the handlebars back on
6. Place any spacers removed from below back on top of the stem Bild 12
7. Tighten both fork shaft clamping screws to the required torque
8. Set the headset bearing preload so that the bars remain easy to turn
Canyon Integrated Stem and Handlebars
1. Loosen the stem top cap screw and remove the top cap Bild 14
2. Loosen the fork shaft clamping screws Bild 15
3. Slide the handlebars off the fork shaft Bild 16
4. Remove as many spacers as necessary Bild 17
5. Apply assembly paste to the clamping area and put the handlebars back on – beneath the stem there are plugs that connect to the spacers below Bild 18
6. Place any spacers removed from below back on top of the stem
7. Replace the stem top cap and tighten the screw to 1 Nm of torque Bild 19
8. Tighten both fork shaft clamping screws to the required torque – All parts (top cap, spacers and stem) should sit flush on top of each other without any gaps.
Handlebar position
The fine adjustment of the handlebar is dependent on your riding style and personal taste. If you often ride on the top of the handlebars, you can then position the handlebar somewhat higher in order to be able to rest better on the brake hoods.
As a rule of thumb please remember that the lower flat part of the handlebars should run parallel to the ground. This can be best checked by using a spirit level. Picture 20
Warning: Always read the manufacturer's instructions carefully before fitting or removing the handlebars.
Adjust reach
The reach can be adjusted on many types of brake levers. The smaller your hands are and the shorter your fingers, the closer the brake levers need to be to the handlebars. Reach is normally adjusted by means of a little Allen key or Philips screw driver located near the pivot of the brake lever. Some models of brake lever require you to remove a little cover cap to reach the relevant screw. .Picture 21 Picture 22 In the case of Ultegra STI varying reach adjustment is achieved by inserting shims, which are available as accessories, between the lever and the body.
Attention: Please note that Ultimate, Aeroad and Endurace CF bikes have a fork diameter of 1 1/4" and Endurace AL a diameter of 1 1/8".


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After the Nets held on to beat the Celtics on Thursday, the first nationally televised regular season game to come from their new home in Brooklyn, guard Joe Johnson was duly excited. He had scored 19 points with eight rebounds and four assists on the night, but struggled to get those numbers—at least until the fourth quarter hit.
That's when Johnson came alive, scoring nine points down the stretch of the game to lead a Nets comeback, and as the win (the Nets' fourth in a row) was being sealed at the free-throw line, chants of "Brooklyn!" rang out. That made Johnson smile.
"I am excited for the fans more than anything," Johnson said. "My favorite chant was when they started doing the 'Brooklyn' chant. I enjoyed hearing it, and hopefully we can keep winning games like this so they can keep chanting it."
Meanwhile, about 1,600 miles to the southwest, the Knicks were celebrating a stunning comeback from a 12-point fourth-quarter deficit against the Spurs in San Antonio, in which they used a 25-6 late run and 25 points from new point guard Raymond Felton to knock off one of the top teams in the Western Conference. That kept the Knicks undefeated in their first six games, a record that included three road wins and a defeat of the defending-champion Heat. It also left Spurs coach Gregg Popovich impressed.
"There's a reason why they're (6-0)," Popovich said. "They lead the league in steals. They lead the league in lowest points allowed. They lead the league in 3-point percentage. It's a hell of a team. They won the game."
The Knicks' perfect start ended Friday night in Memphis as New York shot 26 percent from 3 (5-for-19) and allowed 105 points to the Grizzlies. Still, the Knicks lead the Atlantic Division by one game over ... the Nets.
If there is some jubilation at both Atlantic Yards in Brooklyn and at 33rd and 8th in Manhattan, just imagine how they're feeling at Olympic Tower on Fifth Avenue—home of the NBA's headquarters. Even with a lockout and even with some small markets having a difficult time, the league has fallen into some incredible blind luck in the last few years. The formation of a widely despised superteam in Miami, with LeBron James at the center, helped drive the league to record ratings.
The addition of another superteam in Los Angeles has piled on more interest, even as the Lakers have bungled their way through the opening of the year and have already made a coaching change.
But when it comes to the health and popularity of the league, no change has been more significant than what we've seen happening in Brooklyn and Manhattan. Getting a second team in New York City is a big-time boost for the NBA, and over the long term, all 30 teams will benefit from the revenue and interest drummed up by the Nets in their new locale. What's encouraging, though, is that the Nets are a genuinely good team, with a legitimate shot at winning the Atlantic Division. And the real shocker is this: So are the Knicks.
There is still time for this to change, of course. But with the first three weeks of the year almost in the books, things are setting up nicely for the creation of an intracity rivalry the likes of which New York has not known in more than half a century—this isn't the one year the Nets played in New York before moving to New Jersey in 1977, nor is it Yankees and Mets playing some interleague games each summer.
This is two teams playing meaningful games four times a year with the playoffs on the line.
And it is starting now, which is where the league's good fortune comes in. There is nothing in the recent or distant history of these two franchises to suggest that they would both get off to great starts like this, and thus forge a legitimate rivalry from the beginning. For the last few years, we have heard Nets owner Mikhail Prokhorov take potshots at the Knicks and buy billboard space taunting Madison Square Garden, but there was always an absurdist aspect to taunts—the Nets stunk, so Prokhorov's jabs didn't register much weight.
In fact, the Knicks have made only three playoff appearances in the last decade, winning just one playoff game in that span. The Nets hadn't made the playoffs in six years, and were 58-172 over the last three seasons. In the history of the two franchises, the Nets and Knicks have never finished 1-2 in the division. That's not to say the Atlantic Division will shake out that way, but that's how things stand now, and there certainly is the possibility it will remain that way for much of the year.
Before the start of the season, Knicks center Tyson Chandler expressed his own interest in the NBA's new rivalry. "It is something that I can't wait to see," Chandler said. "People in New York love basketball. I think that most people are still going to be Knicks fans, but when you can have a rivalry with two teams that are close like that, it is exciting for fans. And it seems like we are both going to have good teams."
Chandler was right, both teams do look good so far. That means we are not getting a drummed-up rivalry between two sad sacks whose zip codes are merely a few numbers off. When these two teams meet, finally, on November 26 at the Barclays Center, it's going to mean something—for the playoff race, for the two franchises and for the league as a whole.


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For this festive appetizer, we grilled juicy marinated chicken tenders skewered on bamboo sticks, and basted them with a tangy-sweet honey mustard BBQ sauce spiked with sweet chili sauce. Simply delicious!
Why Try? The perfect appetizer for entertaining, these sizzling-hot glazed chicken skewers turn any gathering into a special event!
Foodie Byte: Soak bamboo skewers in water for 1 hour to prevent burning on the grill. We like to prepare these skewers ahead so we can relax and enjoy the party; pound chicken tenders, marinate and thread on bamboo skewers the day before serving. Then simply grill and baste with sauce to serve.
This is a featured recipe from our fall Harvest Party. Click here to read the story and see the rest of the party menu.
Recipe complements of French's Foodservice.
- 2 cups Cattlemen's® Carolina Tangy Gold BBQ Sauce
- 1 cup Frank's RedHot® Sweet Chili Sauce
- 1/4 cup French's® Dijon Mustard
- 4 teaspoons fresh lime juice
- 40 thinly pounded chicken satays (white meat)*
- Olive oil, as needed
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons garlic, minced
- Scallions, chopped, as needed for garnish
- Bamboo skewers, soaked in water
- 1 To make the satay sauce, combine Gold, Sweet Chili, Dijon and lime juice. Set aside until needed.
- 2 Marinate satays in olive oil, salt, pepper and garlic for 1 hour, refrigerated.
- 3 Grill satays, generously brush with sauce (at room temperature or slightly warm) and garnish with scallions.
- 4 *Thread chicken on pre-soaked skewers


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Last year, the Equal Pay Act signed by John F. Kennedy turned 50 years old. The Act was designed to create a society where women were as valued as men in the workforce and to remove barriers that caused discrimination. Because of that Act, when discussing equality in the workplace, 1963 is widely considered the beginning of establishing a fair playing field for women in the workforce. However, the problem was not a new one in the early '60s.
In 1920, a similar act—which served as the foundation of the Equal Rights Amendment we have today—was introduced in Congress but never ratified. The reason for the act's failure was disagreement among debating parties, including women's equality groups, as to whether the act would actually help narrow the gender pay gap. This left JFK, four decades later, to present a new approach.
Kennedy, who in 1961 had proclaimed that "women have brought into public affairs great sensitivity to human need and opposition to selfish and corrupt purposes," helped create a taskforce that included Eleanor Roosevelt as its chair; the taskforce was given less than two years to develop "recommendations for overcoming discrimination in government and private employment on the basis of sex."
Ultimately, the report recommended, among other things, paid maternity leave for women workers, an end to gender discrimination in hiring practices, equal pay for women, and universal child care. It also called on the Supreme Court to recognize women as men's equals under the Fourteenth Amendment.
Two years and two acts later, gender discrimination was set into law to try and close the pay gap between men and women in the workplace.
Fast-forward to today. Have we made any progress in the past five decades?
The gap actually narrowed significantly in the 1980s, when women gained the education and experience needed to apply for (and get) the same jobs as men. But since the early 1990s, closing the wage gap has slowed, with women today earning about 80 cents to every dollar a man makes.
In fact, a recent report from the U.S. Bureau of Statistics on the Gender Wage Equality shows that, for the first quarter of 2014, women made an average of 82.6 percent that men made each week, which was better than the 79.7 percent recorded in 2004. So, although the gap still exists, it is shrinking, albeit slowly.
As for the reasons behind why the gap exists, for years "workforce attachment"—defined as how long women stay in the workforce due to family commitments—has been cited as the main factor. Eleanor Roosevelt raised the issue in the 1960s and so did the early gender wage pioneers in 1920. It has been commonly accepted that women are usually the ones to give up a career to start a family and, if any family crisis arises, are the ones to stay at home and tend to that crisis. This can be seen as a disadvantage in high-powered management roles, or in roles where the expertise is solely dependent on one employee.
According to Francine Blau, who teaches labor economics at Cornell University and is something of an expert on the gender pay gap, a good portion of the gap is directly a result of women leaving the workforce to raise families. She has said that "the need to balance work and family"—who stays home with sick children, how much the needs of family life prevent women from being able to work, etc.—"may be the cutting-edge problem facing women in the labor market today."
And although discrimination has lessened over the years and contributed to a narrowing of the gender pay gap, discrimination still exists. "Rather than being overt and conscious, [discrimination] may be more covert and subtle, and even unconscious," Blau has said.
She has also noted that differences in the occupations and industries in which men and women pursue and join contribute to the wage gap. "For example, the STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) fields are high paying, and women are underrepresented."
There is also the possibility that part of the reason for the narrowing of the gap might not have to do with women at all.
According to the US Bureau of Statistics, women's earnings have remained almost constant in the last decade, while men's wages appear to be declining. In fact, both men's and women's median earnings were down last quarter.
And so, while we can be pleased that the gender wage equality gap is narrower than it was a decade ago, the possibility that this narrowing could be partially related to the weekly wage for men being in decline is not something to get excited about.
Still, if we are to truly close the wage pay gap between women and men, we need to carry on addressing the specific needs of women in the workplace and continue to encourage women to pursue high paying careers. At the same time, we also need to shed a lot more light on the pay gap.
Richard Cohen, a New York-based attorney who specializes in labor law, has noted that women are sometimes unaware of the Equal Pay Act, and employers don't do much, if anything, to make them more aware. "A lot of companies don't disclose wages," he has said, "and they discourage people from trying to find out what everyone makes. When women do realize, they keep quiet. Sometimes something else makes them angry—like sexual harassment—and then the wage gap gets mentioned in a lawsuit."
Blau agrees that "there could be more awareness about the wage gap—sometimes when we focus on the progress, which is hopeful to younger women, we lose fact that there are still obstacles. Yes, we have made enormous gains on one hand, but we are still falling short of the 100 percent."
Indeed, and although the causes of the pay gap aren't always clear, it is clear that we need to continue what JFK, Eleanor Roosevelt, and others have started—and search for ways to bridge the final 20-cent gap.
Emma Street is an HR manager for a Fortune 500 company with over a decade of HR, management, and recruiting experience. In her spare time, she is a freelance writer for Free Resume Builder.
Read More:In Tepid Wage Growth, a Potent Sign of a Still-Fragile Economy (NYT)Is the Male-Female Earnings Gap Here to Stay? (Vault)
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BY: Dr. LAKO Jada KWAJOK, MAR/26/2016, SSN;
Gwu'duge is a village near Juba on the eastern bank of the Nile (Supiri). It's the centre of the current unrest around Juba in the aftermath of the land grabbing attempts by some SPLA officers and individuals from the Bor and Padang Dinka communities. The events were a game changer in a situation that has effectively gotten out of control. It prompted Lt. General Thomas Cirillo, a son of the area, to intervene in support of his folks.
It must be stated that the general feeling within the Bari community is one of mistrust towards the government soon after its inception in 2005. There are valid reasons for the community to take that stand which culminated in its demand for the relocation of the capital away from Juba.
The Bari people are among the most peace-loving tribes in South Sudan. This applies to the rest of the Karo group of tribes (the historical name for the Bari speakers) and the Equatorians in general. They have embraced and accommodated all the communities of South Sudan on their land.
Even foreigners and refugees were wholeheartedly welcomed, treated cordially and in a dignified manner. I have never heard in my life so far that they harassed, intimidated or attacked members of other tribes, foreigners or refugees. They always act defensively to fend off aggression.
The Congolese refugees were in Juba in their thousands in the late sixties and early seventies. Did anything go wrong in the relation between them and the Bari community? The answer is a big no. They were well received and allowed to cultivate crops, fish and produce charcoal.
There have been positive social interactions between the community and the refugees and few inter-marriages did occur. Around that time the Congolese music gained popularity and our women who refused to wear the Sudanese (Thop) started wearing the Congolese (Kitenge) and even adopted the Congolese way in hair plaiting and hair styles.
Conversely, the Congolese indeed went back home influenced by some of our positive cultures. Had they stayed longer, they would have quickly merged with the locals given the fact that their presence was never a threat in any way to lives or properties.
Well, times have changed considerably. Over the past decade, the Bari community and Equatorians, in general, endured the brunt of the misrule that has engulfed South Sudan. Even at the peak of the Anyanya war which was spearheaded by the Equatorians, the attacks on the Bari villages were never as intense as it is nowadays.
It affected their way of life with enormous negative impact on their socio-economic status. All this time they remained patient and gave the government the benefit of the doubt with the hope that good governance would prevail at the end of the day. Alas! Things got far worse than before in any way imaginable.
It's clear that the Bari community's approach to the challenges facing it is not working so well. It's time for the community to decide for either putting up with the status quo or be assertive and take full control of the course of events on its land.
All human beings, indeed all living creatures are born with the natural right of self-defence which is auxiliary to the natural and legally defensible right to live.
It is customary all over the world that protecting individuals and communities is the duty of the government. However, in some countries the law allows individuals to possess arms for self-defence. In England before the formation of regular army and police force, it has been the duty of able men to keep watch and ward at night and to confront and capture suspicious intruders.
The Minutemen (who would be ready to fight at a minute's notice) were the American equivalent of the English vigilantes. The English Bill of Rights of 1689, regarded the right to bear arms as an auxiliary to the natural right of self-defence. In the USA, the Second Amendment to the US constitution that was adopted on 15/12/1791, protects the right of the people to keep and bear arms.
No reasonable person would ever dispute the fact that law and order have crumbled under the current regime. The events around Gwu'duge showed high-ranking SPLA officers from the Jieng communities leading the land grabbing activities. The Minister of Defence and his cohorts have already seized the area they illegally called Juba 2.
Only a naive person would think that the ruling clique is unaware of what has been taking place in Bari land. It's a systematic plot orchestrated by the Jieng Council of Elders (JCE) and aimed at driving the Bari people out of their ancestral land using the government machinery.
There is a weird notion within some communities in South Sudan that you would never find anywhere in the world – where law-abiding citizens are branded as cowards while thieves and killers are tolerated or even celebrated as brave men.
The Bari community needs to recall its history and highlight to the younger generation how it weathered the onslaught of well-organised and much stronger adversaries in the past and prevailed.
As the government has apparently failed by incompetence, design or both in providing security to the Bari people – it's then incumbent on the community to take up the task of protecting all its members like in the olden days but using different means. It should be regarded as a call for a collective effort to defend the community and is not directed against the government or anyone living peacefully in Bari land.
At this critical juncture, it's imperative for all the sons and daughters of the community to come together and contribute ideas to help navigate our people through these difficult times.
In the first place, You (the Bari people) and the Equatorians in general, should look in contempt to whoever claims to have liberated you from the Arabs. It's a laughable claim made maliciously to justify hegemony, looting and land grabbing. All the communities without exception have contributed to the independence of South Sudan. The SPLA never won the war in the battlefield and never captured Juba or the major towns.
The demand to relocate the capital away from Juba, indeed from greater Equatoria, should be reiterated and maintained. Let President Kiir and the JCE move the capital temporarily to Kuacjok, Rumbek, Bor or wherever until such time when Ramciel is built and ready to accommodate the capital.
You should not recognise any land grabbed or owned illegally by individuals or other communities. When the time is ripe the illegal owners should be evicted by whatever means deemed suitable.
Armed pastoralists should never be allowed to roam Bari land. They have plenty of grazing areas on their ancestral lands hence should be made to go back home.
You should liaise with your brethren, the Karo, and the rest of the Equatorians who have been reeling from similar issues. Coordinating self-defence at village level is necessary.
Most important is to acquire the necessary means for self-defence. The disarmament process was never adhered to in the Jieng areas. It was a plot by the JCE to disarm the Equatorians and others while allowing the Jieng to possess stockpiles of a variety of arms. The result is evident to everyone – a plethora of Jieng militias, armed youth groups and armed pastoralists.
Therefore, you should arm yourselves as individuals and as village communities. Vigilante groups or well organised militias are the answer to the insecurity brought upon our communities.
If the Jieng could be allowed by the government to have several militias, why not the Bari, the Pojulu and the rest of the Equatorians? There could have been different stories to the attacks that took place in Mundri, Yambio, Wonduruba and Lo'bonok, had the locals been well armed for self-defence.
The Anglo-Irish statesman and writer Edmund Burke once said, I quote – "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." End of the quote.
I believe the worst thing ever that could happen to a man is not to be able to defend himself. And remember, there is no power on earth that could deny you the right to self-defence because it's given to you by no one but God.
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Although partisanship currently seems to be affecting all aspects of health care policy, when family physicians visit the nation's capital for advocacy efforts they should avoid any sign of political posturing. That was the message delivered by several political consultants who spoke at the 2014 AAFP Family Medicine Congressional Conference here on April 7.
Rep. Henry Waxman, D-Calif., talks about the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act during the 2014 AAFP Family Medicine Congressional Conference.
Attendees discussed the contentious issues of a permanent repeal of the Medicare sustainable growth rate (SGR) payment formula, changes in the field that occurred with implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA), and graduate medical education (GME) challenges.
One of the authors of the ACA, Rep. Henry Waxman, D-Calif., noted the progress achieved with passage of the health care reform law. He pointed out that 7 million people have signed up for health insurance through the ACA-created marketplaces. Although the legislation remains a lightning rod for partisan debate, he reminded attendees that many of its major provisions include Republican or conservative proposals, such as the mandate requiring individuals to purchase insurance. It also includes some elements from former Sen. Bob Dole's proposal that served as the Republican alternative to President Clinton's outline of a health plan.
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- When visiting Washington to advocate for family medicine, physicians should check their party loyalties at the door, according to speakers at the AAFP's Family Medicine Congressional Conference.
- Speakers discussed efforts to repeal the sustainable growth rate, the rollout of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, and graduate medical education (GME).
- Teaching health centers show great promise for expanding GME for primary care physicians, but they need continued financial support from the government.
Waxman also noted that Congress was unable to pass a permanent repeal of the SGR in 2013 because members could not agree on how to pay for it. He said he does not expect a permanent fix would be addressed this year.
Following Waxman's presentation, a panel of experts discussed how the ACA has changed the Medicaid program. Speakers included Stephen Cha, M.D., M.H.S.R., chief medical officer for the Center for Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program Services at CMS; Kathleen Nolan, director of state policy and programs for the National Association of Medicaid Directors; and Kim Brandt, M.A., J.D., minority counsel for the Senate Finance Committee.
They noted that the federal government is testing a two-year increase in Medicaid payments to physicians that brings Medicaid payments up to at least Medicare levels. The goal of the initiative is to determine whether increasing these payments leads to increased access to primary care among lower-income individuals. The program, which is funded entirely by the federal government, is scheduled to end this year, and most states have reported that they cannot continue with the enhanced physician payments if federal dollars end.
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GME Issues
Conference speakers also addressed GME issues. They noted that a major contributing factor to the primary care shortage can be traced back to imbalances in the GME system. GME needs to move out of the hospital and into the field to meet community health needs, said speakers. Teaching hospitals operate under a different agenda because they seek residents who match with the hospital's particular specialty. As long as teaching hospitals continue to control GME, family medicine residences will be limited.
Fitzhugh Mullan, M.D., a professor of health policy at George Washington University, focused on the steady rise in medical school graduates and the disproportionately high rate of subspecialty medicine residencies. The number of medical school graduates has risen steadily since 2005 -- when it was 15,760 -- to the current figure of 18,156 for 2012-2013. The increase in medical school graduates is not improving the proportion of family physicians, however.
GME has become top-heavy and expensive, and it fails to meet the health care needs of surrounding communities. Mullan said that federal funding of residency slots is provided without conditions and greater accountability is needed in terms of where residents practice and whether they accept Medicare and Medicaid patients after they complete their training.
Graduate medical education funding should be linked to greater accountability for the physicians it produces, says health policy expert Fitzhugh Mullan, M.D.
One positive element is the growth of teaching health centers. These dedicated primary care training centers are designed to provide care in underserved areas in rural or urban settings. In 2011, there were only 11 of these centers; there are now 44. The facilities were initiated as part of the ACA, but funding for the centers ends in 2015. A major discussion point was how to persuade Congress to extend the funding.
Preparing for the Hill
During the afternoon breakout session, attendees had an opportunity to practice their advocacy skills in simulated conversations with consultants to ready themselves for the following day's visits to legislators and staff. Julius Hobson, a government relations expert with the law firm Polsinelli, advised conference participants that they should discuss their needs with legislators in a neutral fashion without betraying their party affiliation. He noted that even when one party controlled all three branches of government, the SGR remained in place, despite strong opposition from physicians.
Stephanie Vance of Advocacy Associates led one simulation where she played the role of a busy Congresswoman shuttling between her office and the next committee meeting. Participants in her seminar were encouraged to introduce themselves, tell a personal story, relate the issue to the legislator and then make a request. In addition, she noted, policy advocates should not be discouraged to meet with congressional staff members because they can have a heavy influence on their legislators.
To close the first day of the two-day conference, AAFP members heard from Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham, D-N.M. Grisham has experience working in the health care sector, having served as head of New Mexico's Agency on Aging and as head of the state's department of health.
She thanked attendees for their continued activism on the SGR issue, noting that Congress does not want to allow massive cuts to physicians as prescribed by the SGR formula. Access to medical care, especially in rural areas, needs to be increased, said Grisham, adding that primary care is at the forefront of efforts to increase such access.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO - Most of us are excited for the Olympics to start next week, but a graduate of the College of St. Benedict has more than just a passing interest.
Glen Werner Roseboom is the Director of the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs.
Werner Roseboom has worked at the facility for 15 years. She says the facility covers 35 acres and has 512 beds.
She says the facility is a stop for most of America's elite athletes.
She'll be working in London during the games recruiting new corporate sponsors. Werner Roseboom graduated from St. Ben's in 1993, and was a four year member of the basketball team.


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Faced with growing pressure to dilute their Christian message, some leaders of Catholic aid agencies that operate under the Caritas umbrella have been invited to attend a spiritual retreat in order to reaffirm the link between Christian faith and charitable activity.
Top officials for Caritas-affiliated agencies in North and South America have been invited to a retreat in Guadalajara, Mexico the first week of June to pray, reflect, and foster their own faith, according to Cardinal Paul Cordes, president of the Pontifical Council Cor Unum.
He made the announcement after presenting Pope Benedict's 2008 Lenten message during a Tuesday press conference.
"There is a difference between Caritas and the Red Cross," he told journalists, "and this difference must be underlined."
The retreat — which will be led by the preacher of the papal household, Capuchin Father Raniero Cantalamessa — is meant to counteract "a certain kind of secularism" that has been creeping into Catholic agencies, the cardinal said.
It is not the fault of the Catholic organizations, he emphasized, but rather it is something embedded "in the mentality of development." By that he meant, sometimes donors — whether government or private — may tend to feel they should have some sway or control over the organization they're contributing to.
Thanks to the generosity of funding from non-religious sources, he said, the church has been able to reach out to even more people in need. However, he warned this arrangement does "carry a risk that the spirit of the Catholic agency becomes secularized which means doing only what the donor has in mind."
This problem looms large in Colorado, where Capuchin Archbishop Charles Chaput is fighting the introduction of a state bill that would, in his words, "greatly hinder any Catholic entity which receives state money from hiring or firing employees based on the religious beliefs of the Catholic Church." You can read his commentary on House Bill 1080 here.
Although the bill was temporarily withdrawn from consideration last week, according to the Denver Archdiocese, it could still be reintroduced.
The debate spilled over into the Letters to the Editor section of the Denver Catholic Register this week. Read two sides of the issue the paper presented here and here.
Cardinal Cordes, meanwhile, praised Archbishop Chaput's efforts saying "I think this bishop is doing the right thing." "Charitable activity or the faithful's good deeds have always been tied to the proclamation of the word," he said at the Tuesday press conference.
He said the bond between serving humanity and paying witness to the Gospel "is a link no one can break."
"I think Catholic agencies must be very careful not to lose their freedom by taking money from donors who afterwards bring into the agency a mentality that does not correspond to (their) ecclesial mission," he said.
PHOTO: Archbishop Paul Cordes delivers a message from Pope Benedict XVI at the cathedral in Baton Rouge, La., in this 2005 file photo. The German archbishop and president of the Vatican charity, the Pontifical Council Cor Unum, had toured areas devastated by Hurricane Katrina. (CNS/Greg Tarczynski)


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Ayatollah Musavi Bojnourdi, a high ranking Muslim jurisprudent and former member of the Supreme Judicial Council of Iran (1980-1987), argues here that stoning is an invalid, non-Quranic tradition. He claims that in 1981, Ayatollah Khomeini had issued an official circular by which he prohibited judges from issuing stoning sentences.
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1998 Ford Explorer ReviewThis car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale.
Subtle changes for the most popular SUV.
There seems to be an unending stream of sport-utilities hitting showrooms. But none have come close to the popularity of Ford's Explorer.
It has been so successful that there has been little inducement to change it. However, there are some improvements for 1998. A programming change in the four-wheel-drive system sends more power to the front wheels under hard acceleration to lessen the likelihood of the rear wheels slipping. The standard ABS has been massaged to improve control on slippery surfaces, with reduced noise and vibration when activated. The rack-and-pinion steering system has been refined for better on-center feel and quicker response. All models now have Ford's SecuriLock security system, which the company claims is virtually impossible to defeat.
A simple three-position dial on the instrument panel controls the four-wheel-drive system. The normal mode is Auto. This mode continually monitors and adjusts power to the front wheels to minimize slip. The 4x4 High mode electronically locks the transfer case in high gear, providing a 50/50 torque split between the front and rear wheels; this mode is primarily for driving off road or in extreme winter conditions. The 4x4 Low mode switches the transfer case to the lower gear ranges for serious off-roading.
The Explorer offers an engine for everyone. Choices start with a 4.0-liter overhead-valve V6 rated at 160 horsepower. Next up is a 4.0-liter single overhead-cam V6 with 205 hp. And finally, the big 5.0-liter V8 makes 215 hp.
Explorer permutations are numerable. They start with a basic two-door, two-wheel-drive XL at $20,405 (including destination), and stop with the four-door, 4WD Limited at more than $35,000. Our tester, a four-door XLT 4x4, equipped the way many are sold, sits in between the extremes at $29,585. That includes the 4.0-liter sohc V6, our recommendation, for $540. The V8, with a trailer-towing package and four-speed automatic, tacks on another $1600. All told, in ascending order of trim and price, there is Explorer XL, Sport, XLT, Eddie Bauer and Limited. Deciding to buy an Explorer is not too difficult. Deciding which Explorer with which engine and which transmission could take an afternoon of brochure browsing.
Before there was Explorer, there was Jeep Cherokee with its straight lines and sharp edges. The Explorer introduced softer lines and rounded edges and set the prevailing SUV style in the process. That look continues. The distinctive, and large, grille opening is flanked by wraparound headlights. There's a slot for air in the bumper, and an air scoop below. The look suggests refined ruggedness, as well as strong family ties with the Ford truck family--which is precisely what the designers intended.
The hood slants steeply, which gives the Explorer an aggressive look--helped by the big Firestone ATX all-terrain radials on our tester, and bulging fender flares. The P235/75R15 tires are mounted on cast aluminum wheels.
The front suspension is independent, using Ford's recently introduced short- and long-arm design. At the rear--a vestige of its truck heritage--is a two-leaf variable rate spring for each wheel. Disc brakes are used all around and ABS is standard, features that give the Explorer an edge over many of its competitors.
The major exterior change for 1998 is a new liftgate. The glass-release handle is larger and the window is larger. The taillamps, license plate attachments, the high stop light and name badges are new.
We liked the new rear liftgate a lot. There is a simple T-handle marked 'Gate' on one side, 'Window' on the other. Turn toward 'Gate' and the top-hinged door rises easily and parks up and well out of the way. Turn the handle toward 'Window' and the glass can be raised by itself. Another feature we liked is a convenient interior power lock/unlock button on top of the left rear wheel-well for operating the door locks when standing at the back of the vehicle. Privacy glass is part of the XLT package and more lightly tinted glass is standard on all models.
This is a sport-utility truck, so there is some climbing to be done getting in. But entry height is not a serious problem. Shorter folks may find optional running boards helpful.
The overall design of the interior is quite good, featuring the flowing shapes and soft-edged buttons and controls now favored by Ford. The various controls are king-size, making them easy to operate when the vehicle is moving, and we give the overall appearance of the instrument panel top marks. This is perhaps the best-looking and most functional layout in the business. Floor consoles have been redesigned. Higher trim levels boast rear cupholders and a storage bin. The optional moon roof has a one-touch-open feature.
Seating is a big plus. The front buckets are covered in high-quality cloth with an attractive, subdued pattern. The seats are among the most supportive in this class, with aggressive thigh and side bolsters.
The Explorer's other strong suit is its best-in-class roominess, perhaps the key element in its popularity.
Driving Impression
You can treat an Explorer like a compact family sedan. It is, as mentioned, easy to get in and out of it. Visibility all around is quite good in spite of the large B- and C- roof pillars. The driver enjoys that secure, command-of-the-road seating position that's helped to make sport-utilities and pickup trucks so popular.
However, the Explorer doesn't really feel like a truck on the road. Well, maybe a little--but only a little. While the ride is far from bouncy and sharp, it is more springy than any sedan, and the reason has to be those antique leaf springs in the rear. It is not offensive, but you will notice it. The suspension does do a good job absorbing road irregularities, though, and that's how it differs from trucks. Firm but comfortable, with a strong sense of control.
We were a little surprised at the level of wind noise in the 40-60 mph range in what otherwise is a solid, well-built vehicle.
Also, the new V6 becomes noticeably audible under hard acceleration. That's common for sport-utility vehicles, however, and Ford's V6 engine is smooth and quiet in normal operation.
We were pleasantly surprised by the straight-line performance those 205 horses provided. This is, we reminded ourselves, a 4,166-pound truck. Nevertheless, it launched with enthusiasm and maintained that enthusiasm to a degree that would calm any concerns about safe merging with traffic.
Although the Explorer has racked up virtually all of its huge sales numbers with the standard overhead-valve engine, the overhead-cam version is a whole order of magnitude better. We recommend it strongly.
At moderate speed on a favorite section of twisty bits, the Explorer was quite good: no lean in turns, the steering was exceptionally quick and precise, no wander in a straight line and on the narrow road did not give the impression it was about to shoulder oncoming traffic into the ditch. It simply does not drive large.
The Explorer continues to be the best-selling sport-utility vehicle in the country. It isn't necessarily the best SUV in the country, at least if real off-road capability is a factor. Modest ground clearance and a long wheelbase limit its usefulness in rough country. What seems to keep the Explorer on top is its roominess, solid reputation for durability, quality engineering, good looks and its overall reputation as the leader. Those are the things that keep resale values up.
The single overhead-cam V6 engine is a sweetheart, and unless you must have the extra torque provided by the V8 for serious trailering, we can't advise spending the extra money.
The Explorer operates in a populous realm, against some very able competition. And it's not the least expensive, by any means. But for the kind of all-around uses most families find for their sport-utilities, the Explorer's formula is still tough to beat.
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Foursquare is one of the biggest, buzziest startups in New York.
Scratch that -- anywhere.
The local check-in startup raised $50 million this past summer from Andreessen Horowitz and Spark Capital. It recently reached 15 million downloads and it has been rolling out tons of new features including Lists and Radar.
Foursquare has come a long way in two years. What started as a self-proclaimed "part friend-finder, part social city-guide, part social-game" has become a $600 million company.
We asked cofounder Dennis Crowley for a copy of his original pitch deck so other entrepreneurs could see what Foursquare looked like in its early days. Crowley obliged and sent us a deck from July 6, 2009 -- three months after Foursquare's debut at SXSW and two months before funding talks "really kicked up."
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Although the Nurburgring layout has changed recently and lost some of its old character, it's still a pretty fast and flowing track which I tend to like and offers some good overtaking opportunities. It's one of the most technical circuits on the calendar and we have been working hard to improve our cars balance in slow, technical corners. Tyre degradation is likely to be high as well, but in the last couple of races we have shown that we can control this quite well so that should give us a boost. The weather is often cold and can change throughout the weekend which is a challenge for all teams, but variable conditions would suit us. I just missed out on a points finish at Silverstone and will be looking to go a step better in this race.Валтери Ботас:
The Nurburgring is a very challenging track as it has a broad mixture of corners which makes car set-up difficult. I really like the hi-speed sections in particular, especially the fast left and right corners leading to the back straight. The weather is often changeable so we will be preparing for the possibility of a wet weekend. I've always enjoyed driving in tricky conditions though and our car is currently performing better in the wet/damp conditions so I will be hoping that we do see some showers. With tyre management being so important, and teams not having raced here last season, we will be trying to get as much data from the practice sessions as possible to make sure that we are racing on Sunday with the optimum strategy. The team will be continuing our 600th race celebrations in Germany and we will be looking to score some points to give the people back at the factory an extra boost.Майк Кулън:
Nurburgring is quite a technical track with lots of challenging corner sequences and camber changes. There can also be variable weather which adds another element into the mix, although we don't see many safety cars, with only two being deployed in the last ten races. It is a slower speed circuit with a below average top speed and the average corner speed is similar to what we see in Barcelona. The circuit is about 600 metres above sea level so engine power is low and downforce is reduced. We'll reach our 600th race as a team at the German Grand Prix and we will be looking to mark this milestone with a strong finish this weekend.


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Entmoot was the name for a meeting of the Ents of Fangorn Forest, said to be a rare occasion in the later days of the Third Age. The Moot was held by tradition at a dell in the Forest known as Derndingle.
The only Entmoot described in any detail occured between 30 February and 2 March T.A. 3019. Summoned by Treebeard in response to the news brought to him by Meriadoc Brandybuck and Peregrin Took of the Wizard Saruman's treachery, there the Ents decided that -- facing an inevitable slow extinction -- they would attack Isengard to avenge the damage Saruman's Orcs had done to their tree-herds. This so-called 'Last March of the Ents' was a significant event in the War of the Ring.


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Lori Braun is many things, but first and foremost she is the reigning queen of female muscle. Lori's websites include Female Muscle, a power house female bodybuilding site, Athletic Tube, an upstart video sharing site focusing on the female figure, and of course the Lori Braun Blog.
Some call Lori eccentric, some call her wildly creative, but no one calls her dull. And if you don't believe me, see for yourself. She can be found dancing on a bed or flexing in the shower on Youtube.
The following interview was provided to Muscle and Braun by Lori Braun for your entertainment purposes. Enjoy.
Downtownkate is interviewing Lori Braun.
DK: Did you jump on your bed when you were a kid?
LB: Always! Like a maniac with my brother we jumped from bed to bed singing Beatles songs.
DK: Were your parents hippies?
LB: Yes. But not dirty hippies. More like 60's intellectuals.
DK: They didn't name you and your brother Sunshine and Wheat grass?
LB: No. They liked the Beatles, not Elvis. That's how I separated everyone. It was how I could tell them apart.
DK: Do you think of yourself as a free spirit?
LB: Yes. But I try not to let it take me to strange and dangerous places.
DK: When you were a kid, who was your hero?
LB: Jeannie From "I Dream Of Jeannie." I worshiped her. She was powerful, and she controlled men.
DK: She was funny too.
LB: Yes, and a strong women who always stood up for whatever she believed in and got what she wanted without hurting anyone. She was also the first person on TV to have her bellybutton showing. Then they made her cover it up.
DK: Now who would be your hero?
LB: Tina Turner. And Hillary Clinton because she is a strong woman. Not to say she used her husband, but she "used" her husband. She turned out to be pretty cool. She raised her daughter well. When asked which of her parents would be a better president, Chelsea answered,"My mother." I also like Mae West (another strong sexual woman) and Georgia O'Keeffe.
DK: If someone were to play you in a movie, who would it be?
LB: Eddie Munster, no, just kidding. Melissa Tomlei. She has that tough chick side for sure.
DK: I can see Jennifer Aniston. What do you think of that? She has a great body and she is a little off center.
LB: Yes. I like her.
DK: What is your favorite thing to eat?
LB: I love watermelon, olives, sour pickles and chocolate, good chocolate.
DK: You have told me that one of your favorite books is "The Bell Jar".
LB: Not my only favorite. I should also mention "Five People you Meet In Heaven" by Mitch Albom.
DK: Books from childhood?
LB: "Where The Wild Things Are" and "The Poky Little Puppy." And I had another favorite book, what is it? "There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly" and"The Five Chinese Brothers."
DK: Any favorite fairy tails?
LB: I liked Dumbo.
DK: Girl, that ain't no fairy tail.
DK: Have you ever cut your own hair?
LB: Yes, and all the kids in the neighborhood. Definitely messed them up real bad. Definitely scissor happy. I have many sharp scissors at home. I never know when I'll have to cut hair.
DK: I imagine you are a good swimmer.
LB: I can swim but I'm afraid of sharks. The movie "Jaws" ruined it for me.
DK: Have you always loved the critters?
LB: Always. I tried saving boxes full. The most we ever had was seven cats. They all climbed the Christmas tree at the same time- took it down. When my parents got divorced they were more inclined to let me have pets. My dad was big on gerbils and iguanas. I love snakes but I hate spiders. But I would never kill anything not even a cockroach unless it were crossing my eye while I was sleeping. I believe any animal could have been a family member, even an ant.
DK: Do you think you would be a cat if you were a critter?
LB: I think a tiger. A bigger cat.
DK: Let's talk about men. When you were a young girl, did you ever dress up as bride?
LB: Not a chance in hell. I don't want to be like regular people. Don't write about that. I don't want to insult the married people.
I never fit in. I felt like a misfit toy.
DK: From Rudolf?
LB: (Lori starts to sing) Why am I such a misfit……..
[Downtownkate and Lori crack up.]
DK: So traditional you were not.
LB: Never wore a dress. Wore some tough outfits even as a kid. I was yelling and screaming and running at a very early age. I got into a lot of fights when I was growing up.
DK: Did you grow up in a tough neighborhood?
LB: At times it was. It was just the way I resolved things. That's why I have a lot of scars on my hands. Once some girl at a concert maced me and I destroyed her. I scalped her.
DK: Oh my.
LB: I still have the hair. It is in a drawer. I never like hitting girls unless they really need it. If they are in my face.
DK: If you could be doing anything else what would it be?
LB: Not a fantasy, like rock star?
DK: Sure, why not?
LB: Well, I would like to work with orphan children but not on a medical level.
DK: Did you have a teacher who was an influence?
LB: I did. Her name was Mrs. Scotto. I had dyslexia and A.D.D. and she saw I was smart. I was in fourth grade and she handled me with kindness.
DK: Anything irk you about being a woman?
LB: I'm irked at having to look pretty. It sucks having to wear makeup. It would be great to rip my shirt off at the beach and not have people stare.
DK: What got you started as a bodybuilder?
LB: When I was a little kid I was naturally stronger than others and genetically more muscular. I admired the women on the TV show "Solid Gold" with their amazing legs, small waists, and big backs. Then in college I started taking a jazz dance class. There was one women in class who looked like she could have been a "Solid Gold dancer". I was more interested in the way she looked than how she danced.
DK: You started lifting weights?
LB: Yes. I grew up in an all male house and there were always weights around. My boobs grew pretty large. I wasn't too happy about that. My brother got me two twenty pound weights. Lifting reduced the size of my boobs. Then I was looking through muscle mags and saw Cory Everson. I've always been drawn to women with big legs. I like to be strong for self protection. Needed the strong edge.
DK: Have you ever competed?
LB: Local shows in Florida. But my thing was behind the scene. I was not the kind who wanted to be on stage. I felt that I would be better at promoting others. That was my gut instinct.
DK: Do you find that your weight fluctuates?
LB: Yes. About ten pounds either way. All women have body image problems.
DK: Are you happy with the way you look?
LB: Never. I'm never satisfied. If I'm ripped and lean then I want more size. Then when I have bulk I want to be cut.
DK: How often do you work out?
LB: Four times a week. I bike ride once or twice a week.
DK: Do you dread going to the gym?
LB: Love, love it. I think about my workout routine the night before. A good gym is very helpful for staying motivated.
DK: When you are in training mode, how is your life different?
LB: I'm always in training mode. I am not training in accordance with a bodybuilding show schedule. I stay training 12 months a year.
DK: What tips would you give bodybuilders who are starting out?
LB: Bodybuilding is a lifelong commitment. Be consistent and start off slowly so that you don't injure yourself. Its a wonderful sport but keep your day job. Don't expect it to pay your bills. Always train with someone who is better than you. Choose someone whose body you like. Also, stay away from dairy and buy Arnold Schwarzenegger's Encyclopedia of Bodybuilding.
DK: What traits do you look for in a man?
LB: Somebody who is highly intelligent, funny, kind, affectionate , and generous. I like them honest, athletic, with a boyish charm.
DK: And friends? What do you look for in a friend?
LB: Loyalty. Someone I can do the Bonnie and Clyde thing with. Partners in crime.
DK: Are men intimidated by you?
LB: Yes, sometimes. Guys who like me are motorcycle guys. Also firemen and cops. Blue collar men have to be strong to do their jobs. Men steer clear of me in the gym. I don't look friendly in the gym.
DK: Do you identify with any character in literature? I know you'll say Bambi.
LB: Thumper!
DK: You did not disappoint me.
(Lori and Downtownkate crack up.)
DK: If you could say what Lori is about in one sentence,what would it be?
LB: I'm a very philosophical person. I think about sex, death and money often, not in that order always.
DK: One sentence.
LB: Stay strong women!


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The book Adrift: Tales of Ocean Fragility was launched today, with stories of curious sharks and ghost fishing on high seas.
Numerous campaigns have been launched to save the oceans and charismatic species such as whales and turtles, but sometimes there are so many they can fall on deaf ears.
Adrift, Tales of Ocean Fragility, has been designed to showcase the diversity of life in the oceans and conservation challenges by telling the stories of 12 species, each facing different threats to their future. It highlights issues related to the conservation of some of the most interesting and least understood creatures on earth.
"While their many problems herald massive challenges for us humans, their stories promise a better future as we learn to preserve them and the many benefits that they, in turn, give to us," said Dr. Holly Dublin, Chair of IUCN Species Survival Commission.
She added that the stories reveal some surprising successes and are a testament to the many thousands of volunteers of IUCN's Species Survival Commission who alert the world to the condition of its natural heritage and seek solutions to ensure its future.
"This book is a wake up call to urgently conserve marine life forms into the public eye through a series of compelling stories," said Nicholas Pilcher, marine biologist and one of the authors of the book. "The marvelous tales assembled here are testament not only to the eccentricity of our marine life, but also the diversity of challenges and opportunities we face to conserve these species."


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California Department of Transportation
Today's Date: September 27, 2012
District: District 6 - Fresno
Contact: Jose Camarena
Phone: (559) 488-4067
California Transportation Commission allocates $236 million to drive state's economic growth and improve transportation
$21 million in unspent federal funding also approved for alternate projects
FRESNO -The California Transportation Commission (CTC) today allocated $236 million in new funding to 32 projects that will improve the state's transportation system and strengthen California's economy.
"From one end of the state to the other, transportation projects are providing jobs while at the same time reducing traffic congestion for people and businesses in California," said Caltrans Director Malcolm Dougherty.
The allocations include $81 million from Proposition 1B, a transportation bond approved by voters in 2006. In total, nearly $14.5 billion in Proposition 1B funds have been distributed statewide.
The remaining $155 million in allocations came from assorted transportation accounts funded by state and federal dollars.
Among the projects that received funding allocations today were:
- An allocation of more than $2,049,000 to rehabilitate pavement on State Route 168 in Fresno County, in and near Prather, from north of Oak Creek Road to north of S & E Road.
- An allocation of more than $3,713,000 to conduct seismic retrofit of various bridges throughout Fresno, Kings, Madera and Tulare Counties to preserve roadway safety and structural integrity during possible future seismic events.
The CTC today also redistributed $21 million in federal funding to 22 alternate projects chosen by transportation agencies statewide. The funding comes from $43 million that was originally allocated to other transportation projects but was not spent. The outstanding $22 million in unspent funding will remain with the original projects and must be authorized by December 31.
Please see the attached file for more information about the alternate projects that received redistributed funds and the projects that received allocations today.
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Like two great tastes that (surprisingly) go great together, a new, downloadable game called Mari0 combines one of the most iconic games of the past and one of the most groundbreaking games of the modern era.
Created by indie studio Stabyourself, Mari0 is a full recreation of the original Super Mario Bros that gives Mario his own Aperture Science Handheld Portal Device (from Portal, naturally) and lets hijinks ensue. The game is free to download for PC, Mac, and Linux, and comes with a ridiculous amount of other features beyond the whole "Mario with a portal gun" element that make it a truly absurd experience.
Along with offering four-player simultaneous co-op play, there's a level editor, free downloadable maps, game modifier packs, and a few other creation tools that make it share some similarities with Minecraft, too. (Watch the game trailer and you'll see what we mean.)
Oh, and just in case the feature you really want is a wide variety of hats for Mario to wear, the developers have you covered. According to the specs, there are 33 hats for Mario to choose from.
They have clearly thought of everything.
Is it too early to declare Mari0 the Game of the Year?
Editors' Recommendations
- New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe review
- Mario's putting his doctorate to use this summer in 'Dr. Mario World'
- This Nintendo Switch bundle gets you Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle for free
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The Ultimate Fighting Championship on Friday announced a welterweight bout Gunnar Nelson and Mike Pyle for UFC 160 on May 25.
The bout has been verbally agreed to, according to UFC officials.
Nelson enters the bout with an undefeated 11-0-1 record. An accomplished grappler and Brazilian Jiu-jitsu black belt under Renzo Gracie, Nelson has lived up to his billing in his first two fights in the Octagon.
In his UFC debut, Nelson submitted DaMarques Johnson, and then followed that up at UFC on Fuel TV 7 in February with a dominating three-round decision victory over Jorge Santiago.
He'll now start stepping a little further up the ladder by squaring off with Pyle, a fighter with three times the number of bouts to his credit.
Pyle (24-8-1) is on an impressive run of his own.
Pyle had been on a three-fight streak, rocketing up the division, but had his run derailed by Rory MacDonald at UFC 133. Pyle has since returned to his winning ways, reeling off consecutive victories over Ricardo Funch, Josh Neer, and James Head, putting his name back on the radar.
The winner of this fight will see his stock rise markedly, propelling him into the title talk mix.
UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez puts his belt on the line against Antonio "Bigfoot" Silva in the UFC 160 main event on May 25 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
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Everything You Need To Know About April's Most Exciting Fashion News
As tempting as it is to partake in a little April Fool's Day fun, we can assure you today's awesome fashion finds are no joke! For example, this month you'll be able to get your hands on the newest mascara from Yves Saint Laurent, freshen up your look with a pair of sunnies from the debut Rachel Comey x Prism collection, and add to your bag collection (or wish list) with the latest top-handle style from Prada. There are so many obsession-worthy fashion collaborations and new products launching over the next four weeks it's hard to keep track of them all. Lucky for you, we've got all the important details in one place—today's WWW Hearts story!
1. Hermes x Comme des Garcons Comme des Carres Collection ($500-$775)
?Just when we thought Hermes scarves couldn't get any more beautiful or covet-worthy, the storied brand created the Comme des Carres silk scarf collection. The collaboration between Hermes' Universe Artistic Director Bali Barret and Comme des Garcons designer Rei Kawakubo resulted in two different collections: Colour and Black and White. Available exclusively at Dover Street Market stores in London and Tokyo, the former showcases spirited colour and pattern combinations, while the latter updates classic Hermes prints with CDG's signature black and white abstract images. Talk about wearable art!
2. RC x PRISM Collaboration Sunglasses ($357) in Pink
Now here is a collaboration after our sunglass-loving hearts! Rachel Comey has teamed up with eyewear favourite PRISM London to design two limited-edition sunglasses, available now. While we love the more classic matte black style, we've also got our eye on the pink camo frames, and you can bet we'll be wearing them with all of our favourite sundresses come BBQ season.
3.The Honest Life: Living Naturally and True to You ($14) by Jessica Alba
?Jessica Alba is a stylish, do-it-all mum, and we admire her ability to juggle play dates, a successful acting career, and a booming business (last year she launched The Honest Company, a brand dedicated to creating safe and reliable products for parents). In her new book, The Honest Life: Living Naturally and True to You, Alba offers personal tips and tricks for making smart, eco-friendly lifestyle choices in everything from your home décor to your beauty routine. We had the great pleasure of contributing to the book's chapter on style, in which we talk about finding your signature look and how to invest in the right go-to pieces. Stay tuned for our exclusive Twitter Q&A with Alba on @whowhatwear today and a chance to win an autographed copy of her book!
4. Iggy Azalea
?Like the rest of the fashion world, we have a bit of a girl crush on Australian rapper Iggy Azalea. This sentiment was most recently solidified by the release of the lead single, "Work," from her forthcoming debut studio album, The New Classic. If you're not one of the 3 million people who have seen the over-the-top accompanying video, which was inspired by the Australian cult film The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, we highly recommend checking it out now. So what's next for the Wilhelmina-repped up-and-comer? She has a few East Coast shows scheduled, is playing the European music festival circuit, and will perform alongside some of music's biggest stars, including Beyonce, John Legend, and Florence + the Machine, at a London benefit concert for the Gucci-founded organisation Chime for Change on June 1st. Needless to say, Azalea is definitely on our one-to-watch list and you should keep an eye on her too.
5. Prada Saffiano Leather Bag ($1995, select Prada Boutiques) in Pineapple
Black bags may be a major trend this season, but that hasn't stopped us from admiring a handful of brighter styles too. One of our favourites is Prada's Saffiano Leather Bag in Pineapple. The new-for-spring hue is the perfect warm-weather update to the fashion house's beloved tote, making it every bit as sweet as it is stylish. The sunny hue would be the perfect finishing touch for all your cheery summer ensembles.
6. Yves Saint Laurent Mascara Volume Effet Faux Cils Baby Doll ($30)
?The words "baby doll" first popped up at Yves Saint Laurent in 1999 when the French fashion house launched the Baby Doll Eau de Toilette ($41). Today, YSL is lending the name to the newest addition to its Mascara Volume Effect Faux Cils collection. Cara Delevingne fronts the new formula's campaign, which promises defined, falsie-like lashes delivered via a thick elastomer brush and is now available in black, blue, brown, and violet.


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Inflation is the untold story of the economic downturn. While unemployment, foreclosures and government debt make plenty of headlines, it's startling to consider the slow and steady ascent of consumer staples. Inflation is driving up everything, from beef to soft drinks to grains to milk.
There are ways to hedge your investment portfolio against inflation, such as the best inflation investments I highlighted recently in a separate column. But there is little you can do to cut back the grocery bill as foodstuffs continue their never-ending march higher.
Haven't noticed how bad inflation has gotten at the supermarket? Well here are nine ugly instances showing how much damage inflation is inflicting on family budgets:
1. The U.S. Labor Department reported recently that consumer prices were up 0.4% in August. That's a 3.8% rate for the full year and the hottest pace of inflation since November 2008.
2. J.M. Smucker Co. (NYSE:SJM) announced it will hike Jif peanut butter prices 30% starting in November thanks to a weak peanut crop. That will really stick in the craw of soccer moms.
3. In New York City, ground chuck prices are up 18% this year to $3.99 a pound, according to the New York Post. As a result, "the price of the lowly hamburger is expected to surge by as much as 32 percent over the next several months." Think things are better outside Manhattan? Nationwide, the USDA estimates beef prices will be up 8% to 9% in 2011.
4. Lest you think beef is alone in the rising price category, pork prices also are inflating briskly — 7.5% above levels seen last August. The phenomenon actually has pushed up pork prices so much so that pig theft is more common in the Midwest. Watch out, Wilbur.
5. The USDA also raised its inflation forecast for eggs recently, from a 5% rise in price this year to a 6% rise in price. Not a good sign, considering eggs are one of the most affordable sources of protein in the supermarket.
6. Solae, a joint venture between chemical powerhouse DuPont (NYSE:DD) and agribusiness giant Bunge (NYSE:BG), develops soy-based foods and nutrition products. Inflation in soy prices have resulted in an 8% price hike for Solae's products, ranging from snacks to supplements to infant formula. It's the second time Solae has raised prices this year. The company has tried to spin it by saying "extraordinary global demand" for soy products is behind the rise in prices and that soy prices aren't rising as fast as beef, but that's not much of a consolation to shoppers even if it is clever marketing.
7. Coca-Cola (NYSE:KO) has made a shrewd move this month, announcing it will sell a 12.5-ounce bottle of Coke for 89 cents. That product launch, under the guise of smaller portion sizes, allows Coca-Cola to raise the price on its 16-ounce bottle to about $1.19 over the next few months and prop up profit margins.
8. Despite the fact that milk output in August was up more than 2% from a year ago, the USDA reports that this year's average milk price is expected to set a record $20.40 per hundredweight — up more than $4 from last year for a roughly 25% jump in milk prices.
9. In 2011, the USDA projects the price index for "all food" will increase 3% to 4%. That breaks down with "Food-at-home (grocery store) prices are forecast to rise 3.5% to 4.5%, while food-away-from-home (restaurant) prices are forecast to increase 3% to 4%." On top of that, 2012 projections predict another food-at-home price increase of 3% to 4%.
Jeff Reeves is the editor of InvestorPlace.com. As of this writing, he owned none of the aforementioned stocks. Write him at [email protected], follow him on Twitter via @JeffReevesIP and become a fan of InvestorPlace on Facebook.


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Author Notes: If we can put rosemary in our frozen yogurt and thyme in our cookies, there's nothing stopping parsley from treading over the line. You can even make this very green cake for St. Patrick's Day, with your pride intact and nothing artificial in play. It's festive and shamrock-forward, but also a bright spot at the end of a dense, salty meal. Adapted slightly from Roberta's Cookbook (Clarkson Potter, 2013) —Genius Recipes
Serves: 12 to 14
grams (4 cups tightly packed, from about 5 bunches) parsley leaves
grams (1 cup tightly packed, from 2 bunches) mint leaves
grams (3/4 cup) good olive oil, plus more for the pan
grams (2 cups plus 1 tablespoon) all-purpose flour
grams (1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons) cornstarch
grams (2 1/4 teaspoons) kosher salt
grams (1 1/2 teaspoons) baking powder
large eggs, at room temperature
grams (1 2/3 cups) sugar
In This Recipe
- To make the herb-oil mixture, put a fourth of the parsley and mint in a strong blender or food processor, and blend it on low speed. Use a blender stick to help crush the herbs while the blade is spinning (or stop the machine from time to time to push the herbs back down toward the blade). Slowly increase the speed to medium (or a steady puree, in a food processor) and continue adding the rest of the herbs until you have added all of them.
- In a steady stream, add half of the olive oil. Mix on medium-low speed (or pulsing, if using a food processor) until all is combined. Add the remaining olive oil and blend for no longer than 10 seconds. The mixture will look loose and stringy. Scrape out the blender to get all of the parsley mixture, transfer it to a bowl, and refrigerate until ready to use.
- In a bowl, combine the flour, cornstarch, salt, and baking powder and set aside.
- In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, whip the eggs for about 30 seconds. Add the sugar and mix on high speed until the mixture is very thick and turns a pale yellow color, about 3 minutes. Turn the mixer speed down to low and add the herb-oil mixture.
- With the machine still running, add the flour mixture and mix until just combined. Do not over mix. Pour the batter into a container and refrigerate it for at least 6 and up to 24 hours (the cake will turn out much greener than it would if you baked it right away).
- When you're ready to bake, preheat the oven to 340°F and lightly oil a sheet pan -- ideally a 13- x 18-inch for a thin cake but 11 3/4- x 16 1/2-inch will work with a slightly longer baking time (at Food52, we used a 10- x 15-inch jelly roll pan). Line the bottom of the pan with parchment paper and lightly oil the paper. Pour the batter into the sheet pan and smooth out the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 12 to 18 minutes, rotating the cake halfway through. If the top begins to brown before the inside of the cake is done, turn the heat down to 330° and let it cook a couple of minutes longer. When a cake tester inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean, it's done. Let it cool in the pan.
- To serve, tear serving-size squares of cake into a few larger pieces and divide them among individual plates. If desired, serve with vanilla ice cream and lemon zest. Alternately, eat warm with butter for breakfast.
- This recipe is a Community Pick!
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After the latest spore patch I have been unable to find a mod which increases spaceship cargo size in space stage. (I'm using Simply Spice mod, and its impossible to keep all the spices it adds, plus 21 plants/animals for colonization).
Mods I've tested:
PlatinumSpore 2.0.1 - http://steamcommunity.com/app/17390/discussions/0/135512305396632626/
50 and 500 Cargo Expander - http://www.davoonline.com/download/ (Ctrl+F and search "Cargo")
UberCargo Mod - http://davoonline.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=123&t=341
I'm wondering if:
a.) The recent patch did something with effectively broke how these mods change cargo size, so that they no longer work
b.) If other people have the same issues, or if its just me
c.) If it isn't just me, if someone could possibly fix them.


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Orangefield moved offices in a number of locations, you can access the office address details by using the Locations menu and selecting the relevant office.
The Orangefield email addresses have been updated to use the format of firstname.lastname@example.com.
If you need to access any of the Orangefield client portals, please click on the red padlock icon on this site or by using the links below. These portals have also been rebranded to Vistra.
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yvanY necesitaba un nuevo diseño de banner publicitario y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 51 diseños de 21 diseñadores freelance.
XO Private is an international publishing company registered in Hong Kong, but operating around the globe through offices in Spain, Czech Republic and Germany.
Without any doubt, XO Private is best known for its series of luxurious, large format coffee table books: The Private Collection. Only available upon invitation.
However, XO Private also publishes the XOPrivate.com website which is an inspiring, online directory for discerning travellers.
On the XOPrivate.com website, affluent visitors can search for private islands, cruises, private game reserves, luxury lifestyle events and much more!
The XO Private brand is very well known among the elite of travellers as a reliable source of inspiration and information.
Our target audience are affluent/discerning travellers as well as luxury travel trade professionals around the globe.
As a result: everything we publish must reflect elegance, exclusivity while also maintaining a refreshing amount of creativity and sexyness.
For a new linking campaign, we require two attractive linking buttons as well as one banner in the following sizes:
Microbutton: 88px x 31px
Button: 120px x 90px
Banner: 468px x 60px
All three should be static!
These three graphics should reflect a clear 'family effect' and each of them should also feature the XO Private logo (attached).
All three graphics will be used to link back to our http://www.xoprivate.com homepage.
We decided to keep the briefing quite short in order to maximize the creativity in providing us with attractive, elegant options to choose from.
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Verge Studio needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
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SmartLeagues.com will be a blog dedicated to making smart choices in one's Fantasy Sports leagues. The site is sport-agnostic, so the logo should not evoke any one sport. We need a logo/avatar designed.
Smart Leagues
The logo/avatar should have a clean palette and strong, bold typography. The iconography should easily translate into a square Twitter badge. General layout should be like this:
[ ] SmartLeagues.com
Where [ ] represents the square icon/avatar.
- Iconography the echoes, but does not blatantly lift from major sports leagues like the NFL, MLB, NBA, etc. Initial thoughts for the icon include the silhouette of the head of a man holding his chin, as if in thought. This silhouette could be treated in a similar way to the MLB logo seen here: http://snipurl.com/mlb-logo - However, it should not be a direct lift of this concept.
- Color scheme should NOT be red/white/blue as in most US sports leagues. We want the brand to have a broader appeal. That said, a strong, masculine palette is desired.
- Typeface should be solid, strong and without serifs.
- Open to very different takes on this logo than what is posted above. However, expect lots of direction for "out there" ideas that we may find interesting but in need of tweaking.
- Boring. Logo should catch the eye.
- Trite. Come up with a unique spin on an old standard, but just don't rehash existing logos.
- Super-bright/neon palette. These are traditional, not "extreme" sports.
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