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Fall 2013, No. 1
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) defines biosolids as "treated sewage sludge; nutrient-rich organic materials resulting from the treatment of domestic sewage." The biosolids produced annually in sewage treatment plants across North America contain substantial amounts of N and P; equivalent to about 3% and 8%, respectively, of total N and P removal by crops. Currently, just over half of the biosolids produced are applied to farmland. The area receiving these materials each year amounts to less than 1% of the total cropland.
When biosolids are applied to meet crop N needs, the P supplied usually exceeds the needs of the current crop by two or three times, but is available to succeeding crops. Thus most biosolids are applied only once in five or more years, rather than on an annual basis, and they are best suited to soils testing low in P; soils that benefit from the buildup of available P.
Across North America, the N contained in biosolids amounts to about one-fifth of the total N supply in the human diet, but the amount of P they contain is roughly the same as total dietary P supply. Thus one can conclude that the current methods of processing sewage recapture P efficiently, but lose a very considerable amount of N.
One difficulty with biosolids as a nutrient source is handling the volume, since it is a low-nutrient source. Some processes have succeeded in extracting the nutrients in more concentrated form. In particular, struvite extracted from sewage sludge is a much more easily managed slow-release form of P, suitable for band placement near seedlings. Research continues to seek lower cost extraction methods.
In biosolids, the proportion of N in the available form (mostly ammonium) varies. It can be as much as 35% in anaerobically fermented materials, but is typically 2% or less in aerobic or dewatered materials, particularly those stabilized with lime. The less-available organic form of N continues to mineralize slowly for years after application. For this reason, fall nitrate levels in soils that have received biosolids can be high, and can become a potential source of nitrate leaching. Cover crops can use this N.
The availability of biosolids P to plants will vary among materials, depending on the treatment process. If Fe, Al or Ca has been added, P availability can be lower.
Biosolids generally contain very little K. The K is usually discharged in the effluent from the sewage treatment plant. Biosolids can contain substantial amounts of secondary and micronutrients, particularly Zn. Research has shown higher concentrations of Zn in crop products harvested from biosolids-treated land. When biosolids have been stabilized with lime, the effects of application on soil pH need to be taken into account. As soil pH rises, deficiencies of some micronutrients, particularly manganese, can become more frequent.
Decades ago, there was much more concern with heavy metals in biosolids than there is today. The reason is that industrial discharges containing such materials have been diverted from sewage treatment systems. Biosolids materials in most areas are still regulated, requiring a certificate of approval. Responsible use requires attention to food safety risks including pathogens, pharmaceutical residues, endocrine disruptors, and heavy metals.
While biosolids supply only a small portion of the nutrients required by crops in North America, their utilization for crop nutrition in appropriate situations contributes to improvements in nutrient use efficiency.
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For more information, contact Dr. Tom Bruulsema, IPNI Northeast Director, Phone: (519) 835-2498. E-mail: Tom. email@example.com.
Abbreviations: N = nitrogen; P = phosphorus. K = potassium; Ca = calcium; Al = aluminum; Fe = iron; Zn = zinc.


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LAST SEASON: 51-24-7, 109 points. Lost to New Jersey 4-2 in Eastern Conference finals.
COACH: John Tortorella, 6th season with Rangers, 145-100-26; 14th overall, 384-322-100 in NHL.
ADDED: LW Rick Nash, RW Arron Asham, C Micheal Haley, LW Taylor Pyatt, C Jeff Halpern.
LOST: C Artem Anisimov, C Brandon Dubinsky, D Tim Erixon, C John Mitchell, RW Brandon Prust, G Chad Johnson, D Jeff Woywitka, D John Scott, LW Ruslan Fedotenko.
PLAYER TO WATCH: Nash. The big power forward has finally emerged from relative obscurity and landed on the big stage. The 28-year-old Nash, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2002 draft by Columbus, played in only four playoff games in nine seasons with the Blue Jackets. His size and scoring ability will both be major factors for the Rangers' offense, which now boasts three premier forwards in Nash, Marian Gaborik and Brad Richards.
OUTLOOK: With reigning Vezina Trophy winner Henrik Lundqvist in net, and Nash teaming up with Gaborik and Richards up front, the Rangers have every reason to believe they can again top the Eastern Conference in the regular season and carry that through the playoffs, as well.
LAST SEASON: 49-29-4, 102 points. Lost to Washington 4-3 in first round.
COACH: Claude Julien, 6th season with Bruins, 228-132-50; 10th overall, 347-218-10-73 in NHL.
ADDED: D Dougie Hamilton (rookie). F Chris Bourque.
LOST: G Tim Thomas (suspended). F Marc Savard (concussions).
PLAYER TO WATCH: G Tuukka Rask. With Thomas, the two-time Vezina Trophy winner, opting to take a year off, the Bruins will rely on former backup Rask as the primary goaltender. He won the job from Thomas in 2009-10, posting a 1.97 GAA. Anton Khudobin will be the backup.
OUTLOOK: The Bruins are essentially the same team that won the Stanley Cup two years ago - with the important exception of Thomas. The enigmatic Conn Smythe Trophy winner from the title run surprised the team by deciding to take a year off to rest. He will be placed on the suspended list.


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The first Volkswagen (VW) was created when Ferdinand Porsche, the founder of Porsche, was commissioned by Adolph Hitler to build an affordable, practical car for the German people. The result was a compact beetle-shaped sedan that was dubbed the Volkswagen, German for "people's car."
Volkswagen Through The Years
The people's car, like most non-military production in Europe and the United States, would have to wait until after World War II ended. As German civilian industry gradually came back online in the 1940s, mass production of the VW Beetle got underway.
The Beetle proved enormously successful in the 1940s. Volkswagen expanded its product line in the 1950s by adding the VW Type 2 Bus and the Karmann Ghia sports car to its lineup. In the 1960s, VW became even more popular, thanks to the continued success of the Beetle. By 1972, the Beetle had even surpassed the Ford Model T as the best-selling car of all time. Throughout the 1970s and into the 1980s, Volkswagen further diversified its lineup of vehicle offerings, issuing models such as the Passat and the Golf.
Volkswagens in America
Volkswagen was among the first European automotive brand to make in-roads into the U.S. market following World War II. The first VW Beetles to hit the roads in America came over as early as 1949. The Beetle and the VW Type 2 Bus became enormously popular in America during the 1960s, particularly with young drivers and members of the "flower power" generation.
In the 1970s, VW repackaged the Passat as the Dasher and introduced the car in the U.S. The Golf and was also rebranded and issued in the U.S. as the Rabbit. Both cars were popular for their compact style and good fuel efficiency. VW began to make further inroads into the U.S. market by issuing models such as the Scirocco sport coupe and the Rabbit GTI, which was engineered for performance.
Throughout the 1980s and into the early 1990s, VW's popularity continued as the brand slowly moved more upmarket. Sales decreased for a time in the early 1990s but by the end of the decade, the company once again found its footing with American drivers. A new version of the iconic VW Beetle was issued at the turn of the Millennium and its success was followed by the introduction of new models such as the Touareg SUV and the Phaeton Sedan.
Volkswagen Models
Volkswagen claims to provide extensive and diverse vehicle lineups in the current market. Compact sedans like the Jetta and Passat have been popular with American drivers for decades for their versatility, reliability and fuel economy. Both the Jetta and Passat are also currently available as wagons.
The Golf is another long-running VW model that is still popular today, and it's also more performance-minded version, the GTI. The GTI in particular has enjoyed a run as one of the most popular entry level performance cars on the U.S. market for more than a quarter century.
The Touareg was introduced in 2003, which represented the VW brand's entry into the SUV market. As a midsize crossover SUV, the Touareg was originally more rugged than many of its luxury SUV peers. However, in recent years, the Touareg has ditched its off-road capabilities in favor of enhanced on-road ability.
The Phaeton is a full-size luxury car that was issued by Volkswagen in 2002. The car was created in an effort to compete with established German luxury brands like Mercedes and BMW. Although the Phaeton was designed well and executed impeccably, it sold slowly and was pulled from the U.S. market.
The Eos is another of VW's newer models. As a 2-seat hardtop convertible coupe, the Eos was first issued in 2006 and earns high marks for comfort and style, if not performance.
The VW Routan is a minivan that was unveiled in 2009. Although the Routan bears the VW badge, it is in fact a rebranded and reworked version of the current Chrysler minivan platform.
While the New Beetle may never achieve those kinds of sales figures as the original, the car has proved an enormous hit since its initial release in 1998. Not only did the New Beetle help VW revive its fortunes in the U.S. market, but it also helped to inspire the retro-futurist car craze that has since given rise to new versions of the British Mini Cooper and the Italian Fiat 500. A redesigned model was introduced in 2011, with styling designed to attract a more "masculine" audience.
Volkswagen Products and Technologies
Volkswagen can be rightfully proud with the diverse array of vehicles in its lineup and its reputation while drivers worldwide enjoy its cars. While it may not have succeeded in edging out BMW and Mercedes in the luxury sedan market, drivers all over the world appreciate Volkswagens.
Volkswagen Atlas
2018 | SUV, Utility/Offroad
Volkswagen Beetle
2017-2012, 2010-1998 | Compact, Convertible, Hatchback, Midsize, Sports
Overall, the Volkswagen Beetle has earned a reputation based on its popularity among the common driver.
Volkswagen Cabriolet
2002-1995 | Compact, Convertible
Like many of the brand's other products, the Volkswagen Cabriolet provides a good option for car buyers looking to purchase an affordable and well-made car.
Volkswagen CC
2017-2009 | Midsize, Sedan
At the beginning of 2008, Volkswagen unveiled the Volkswagen CC, a four-door coupe version of the Volkswagen Passat.
Volkswagen e-Golf
2016-2015 | Compact, Hatchback
Volkswagen Eos
2016-2007 | Convertible, Sports
The Volkswagen Eos is a good example of what the engineers in Germany are capable of.
Volkswagen Eurovan
2003-1999 | Minivan/Van
The Volkswagen Eurovan filled a void in the automobile market with its unique design and ongoing appeal to the camping community.
Volkswagen GLI
2012, 2009 | Compact, Sedan
The Volkswagen GLI, also known as the Volkswagen Jetta GLI, is a performance-oriented version of the best-selling Jetta, which was in production since 1979.
Volkswagen Golf
2018-2010, 2006-1996 | Compact, Hatchback, Sedan, Sports, Wagon
In the early 1930s, the vast majority of automobiles in Germany were luxury cars, and the average blue-collar consumer was most likely unable to afford anything more expensive than a motorcycle.
Volkswagen Golf Alltrack
2018-2017 | Compact, Wagon
Volkswagen Golf III
1995 | Compact, Hatchback, Sports
Since the beginning of the company, Volkswagen has been known for making high-quality vehicles consumers can depend on.
Volkswagen GTI
2018-2000 | Compact, Hatchback, Sports
The Volkswagen GTI series offers an affordable and well-made option for those looking for performance as well as economy.
Volkswagen Jetta
2019, 2017-1996 | Compact, Hybrid, Sedan, Wagon
Much like many of the brand's other designs the Volkswagen Jetta also comes at an affordable price.
Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid
2016-2014 | Compact, Hybrid, Sedan
Volkswagen Jetta III
1995 | Compact, Sedan
Like so many of the brand's other cars and vehicles, the Volkswagen Jetta III series is known for its classic good looks and fine German engineering.
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen
2014-2012 | Compact, Wagon
Throughout the U.S. and Europe in the early 1900s, several new automobile companies tried to make the finest cars and trucks available.
Volkswagen New Jetta
1999 | Compact, Sedan
The Volkswagen Jetta endured many changes since its introduction in 1980, but none have come close to the model's extensive redesign for the 2011 model year.
Volkswagen New Passat
2001 | Midsize, Sedan, Wagon
The Volkswagen Passat is a seventh-generation large family car.
Volkswagen Passat
2018-2012, 2010-1995 | Midsize, Sedan, Wagon
Originally built to capitalize on the look and feel of Audi cars, the Volkswagen Passat was meant to fill the gap left by the fading popularity of the Beetle in the early 1970s.
Volkswagen Phaeton
2006-2004 | Luxury, Sedan
According to industry insiders, the Phaeton had to meet the needs of the lead engineer before the car could be sent to the plant to build a prototype.
Volkswagen R32
2008, 2004 | Compact, Hatchback, Sports
The Volkswagen R32 has recognizable predecessors.
Volkswagen Rabbit
2009-2007 | Compact, Hatchback
In 1974, Volkswagen began production of its latest vehicle, which was a replacement for the Volkswagen Beetle.
Volkswagen Routan
2012-2009 | Minivan/Van
The U.S. isn't the only nation well known for making cars, trucks, vans, and SUVs.
Volkswagen Tiguan
2018-2009 | Sedan, SUV, Utility/Offroad
The Volkswagen Tiguan is a compact crossover vehicle (CUV) that was initially built by a German company, ""Auto 5000,"" until 2008.
Volkswagen Touareg
2017-2013, 2007-2004 | Hybrid, SUV, Utility/Offroad
Introduced as a concept model developed as a tri-lateral venture between Volkswagen (VW), Audi, and Porsche and released in 2002, the Volkswagen Touareg is a midsize, five-door, luxury crossover SUV.
Volkswagen Touareg 2
2012-2008 | Hybrid, SUV, Utility/Offroad
The Volkswagen Touareg 2 provides the German automaker's answer to the recent crossover SUV craze.
Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid
2015-2014 | Hybrid, SUV, Utility/Offroad


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SOURCE: Innate Pharma
December 19, 2012 02:14 ET
A Phase I Study of the Anti-KIR Antibody IPH2102/BMS-986015 in Combination With Ipilimumab in Patients With Selected Advanced Solid Tumors Published on ClinicalTrials.gov
A Phase I Study of the Anti-KIR Antibody IPH2102/BMS-986015 in Combination With Ipilimumab in Patients With Selected Advanced Solid Tumors Published on ClinicalTrials.gov
MARSEILLES, FRANCE--(Marketwire - Dec 19, 2012) - Innate Pharma SA (the "Company") (EURONEXT PARIS: IPH) (FR0010331421), the innate immunity company developing first-in-class drugs for cancer and inflammatory diseases, today announces that a second Phase I combination trial for IPH2102/BMS-986015 was published on the NIH website ClinicalTrials.gov: http://www.clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT01750580.
This trial follows the Phase I trial of IPH2102/BMS-986015 in combination with anti-PD-1 nivolumab (BMS-936558) announced in October and published on the NIH website ClinicalTrials.gov: http://www.clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT01714739.
Marcel Rozencweig, Chief Medical Officer of Innate Pharma, said: "In this second Phase I trial, IPH2102/BMS-986015 will be tested in a variety of solid tumors, in combination with ipilimumab, the first approved immunomodulating antibody." He added: "With the Phase II trial in Acute Myeloid Leukemia and the Phase I in combination with anti-PD-1 nivolumab previously announced, the anti-KIR approach is undergoing wide early clinical testing".
About the Phase I trial with IPH2102/BMS-986015 in combination with ipilimumab in solid tumors:
The purpose of this Phase I open label study is to determine whether the combination of IPH2102/BMS-986015 and ipilimumab is safe and provide preliminary information on the clinical activity of the combination.
The primary outcome will be safety. Secondary outcomes will include a preliminary assessment of efficacy, as measured by tumor assessment. The study will be conducted in two parts -- dose escalation and cohort expansion -- and is expected to enroll approximately 150 patients. Tumor types will be restricted to the following advanced (metastatic and/or unresectable) tumor types: melanoma, non-small cell lung cancer -- squamous and non-squamous histology, and castrate resistant prostate cancer.
About IPH2102/BMS-986015:
IPH2102/BMS-986015 is a fully human monoclonal antibody blocking interaction between Killer-cell immunoglobulin-like receptors (KIR) on NK cells with their ligands. Blocking these receptors facilitates activation of NK cells and, potentially, destruction of tumor cells by the latter.
IPH2102/BMS-986015 is licensed to Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (NYSE: BMY). As part of the agreement between Innate Pharma and Bristol-Myers Squibb, Bristol-Myers Squibb holds exclusive worldwide rights to develop, manufacture and commercialize IPH2102/BMS-986015 and related compounds blocking KIR receptors, for all indications. Under the agreement, Innate Pharma will conduct the development of IPH2102/BMS-986015 through Phase II in Acute Myeloid Leukemia ("AML").
IPH2102/ BMS-986015 is currently tested in a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled Phase II trial in elderly patients with AML in a maintenance setting as well as in two combination Phase I trials in solid tumors, respectively with ipilimumab and with the anti-PD-1 antibody nivolumab (BMS-936558).
About Innate Pharma:
Innate Pharma S.A. is a biopharmaceutical company developing first-in-class immunotherapy drugs for cancer and inflammatory diseases.
The Company specializes in the development of new monoclonal antibodies targeting receptors and pathways controlling the activation of innate immunity cells. Its innovative approach has been validated by licence agreements with two major pharmaceutical companies, Novo Nordisk A/S and Bristol-Myers Squibb.
Incorporated in 1999 and listed on NYSE-Euronext in Paris in 2006, Innate Pharma is based in Marseilles, France, and had 81 employees as at September 30, 2012.
Learn more about Innate Pharma at www.innate-pharma.com.
Practical Information about Innate Pharma shares:
ISIN code: FR0010331421
Ticker code: IPH
This press release contains certain forward-looking statements. Although the company believes its expectations are based on reasonable assumptions, these forward-looking statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated. For a discussion of risks and uncertainties which could cause the company's actual results, financial condition, performance or achievements to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements, please refer to the Risk Factors ("Facteurs de Risque") section of the Document de Reference prospectus filed with the AMF, which is available on the AMF website (http://www.amf-france.org) or on Innate Pharma's website ( www.innate-pharma.com).
This press release and the information contained herein do not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy or subscribe to shares in Innate Pharma in any country.
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Monday, May 22, 2006
Famous Cullens
There is Countee Cullen, the Harlem Renaissance poet, but Cullen wasn't his birth name (see below).
There was Bill Cullen, the game show host. My great-aunts thought he might be a cousin but I don't think so. But maybe that means that their uncle Joseph had a son named William or Bill, we have lost track of his children.
There is Lord Cullen, who is/was the highest judge of Scotland.
There is Dr. Heidi Cullen on the Weather Channel.
There is Charles Cullen, the nurse/serial killer in New Jersey.
Here are some more suggested by readers of this blog:
Alice (McLaughlin) Cullen, of Glasgow, a leader of the local Labor Party and the first female Roman Catholic member of the British Parliament.
Bill Cullen, successful businessman (Renault Ireland), author and philanthropist.
Bernard Cullen, author and Professor of Philosophy at Queen's University, Belfast. His biography (scroll down)
Who else?
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Try Bill Cullen the author (autobiographer) and owner/md of Renault Ireland. Now one of the richest men in Ireland, mentioned in the Times Irish rich list etc.
Bill Cullen (I wish I was a relative of his! )
- July 31, 2006
My great aunt, Alice Cullen, was a well known left wing socialist an Labour MP for a rather rough part of Glasgow.
- August 14, 2006
- Bernie said...
Are there any stories online about your aunt? Or where would someone go find out more about her?
Hand the family come from Ireland in recent times, or were they Scottish?
- August 14, 2006
Great blog - site.
Daniel Quenneville
- October 31, 2006
my friend Bernard Cullen is a Professor of Philosophy at Queen's
University , Belfast .He is an author of well known academic books & treatises on Hegel & Phenomenology .
- April 07, 2008
- Bernie said...
Thats for the info about Bernard Cullen. Do you know if he was a Belfast native?
I found a bio for Bernard online and will add it to the blog.
- June 28, 2008
I was researching my great aunt Alice Cullen MP and noticed a blog from a Bob K. My late grandmother was Alice's sister Bridget McLaughlin.
- July 30, 2015
Emma: Alice Cullen was my great grandmother. Alice's grand-daughter (and my Mum), Veronica, to whom Alice was close, is still going strong aged 82 and remembers her with great warmth.
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In this Auction, 'the collection' again features items at Lots 6 - 71, including 4 with high catalogue values. One set, scarce as set, is catalogued at £1900, but is not that popular. What reserve can I give, when the cards are in VG condition.


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Wednesday, March 13, 2013
...And lo, there were Death Knights as far as the eye could see...
I will not speak of BC clown gear, other than to say that Orcs certainly do look pretty in them.
While it may have taken several months, the flood of Monks and Pandaren leveling through Azeroth has died down. The general makeup of your average leveling BG has evened out to an even composition of various classes. (For the record, the Mistweaver and Windwalker Monks are far more popular than Brewmaster, with a slight nod to Windwalker at the moment in the 40s/50s BGs.)
That is, until the Great DK Invasion.
I can only imagine what it was like those first few months of Wrath when everybody and anybody created a DK. I remember the one time this past Winter when I was the only non-Monk on my side in a Warsong Gulch battleground, but the idea of having almost half of an Alterac Valley run composed of Death Knights terrifies me. It's bad enough when there are ten of them per side in AV, but more?
The consolation I can take in witnessing DKs swarming over everything is that not a lot of them know how to play their class. As a player who leveled a Warlock via BGs in Cata, I know firsthand how little fun it is when a group of DKs decide to play Death Grip Ping Pong with you. The fact that I've not been Death Gripped all over the place when even clothies know to target me mercilessly speaks volumes.
That influx of powerful but unskilled DKs has reinvigorated BGs a bit for me. The slog of trying to get to at least the first expac, coupled with a long losing streak, can wear a player down. It got so bad at one point in a WSG game that I ended up parking in the middle platform above their base and waited for the thing to end. The Horde team had us on farm, but instead of people simply running away and not respawning in the graveyard, we kept feeding the beast. I couldn't bring myself to drop group, because WSG had only 4 minutes left in the timer, but there was no way we could win. So I got up and got some coffee instead of stressing over this.
"Get their flag! Get their flag!" someone said over BG chat.
"I can't," I replied. "They've got a Monk, a Lock, and a Feral protecting it."
"Get it anyway!"
"I'm not going to add to their HKs."
But on the flip side, with the instability induced by BC gear and new Death Knights, the Alliance has finally started making inroads on Eye of the Storm and has been dominating Alterac Valley.* I've stealthed in Stonehearth Bunker several times now, watched the wave of Hordies go by, and leave SHB empty for me to recap. You'd think that after the first three or four times I wouldn't be able to get away with this, but it keeps happening in either SHB or Icewing Bunker.
I realize that this state of flux will subside by the time I reach the Wrath level. DKs will gain more skill or will drop out, leaving a leaner, meaner group to contend with. Still, I intend to enjoy this chaos while it lasts. Rogues thrive on chaos, you know.
*YBMV -- Your battlegroup may vary.
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- AnonymousMarch 13, 2013 at 1:47:00 PM EDT
Ahh, its been so long since I BG'ed with my original rogue main - I miss it. When I started playing my rogue back in BC, before they introduced the resource mechanism in AV and those matches could go on forever (I may be in the minority, but those battles were so epic - I hated to lose that), I LIVED for recapping the Frostwolf Relief Hut - or ping-ponging between retaking the Frostwolf towers. 85% of the time, the Alliance would run in, grab the GY, then the towers, then park their toon and go AFK or run back to guard the gate against incoming recap assaults. I lost track of the nbr of times I retook the GY with an Alliance player standing literally right next to it. Good times...ReplyDeleteReplies
I've been pulling those shenanigans in Eye of the Storm and Arathi Basin too, but on a more subtle basis. The number of people who don't stop and defend a base seems to be at an all time high.Delete
I'd love to have an Old School AV run for a change, but I'll settle for frustrating the enemy just when they think they're free and clear.


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Odorizzi helps Rays notch record 18th shutout
ST. PETERSBURG -- Saturday night's 7-0 win over the Red Sox represented the Rays' 18th shutout of the season, establishing a new club record.
The previous record was 17 set in 2013.View Full Game Coverage
ST. PETERSBURG -- Saturday night's 7-0 win over the Red Sox represented the Rays' 18th shutout of the season, establishing a new club record.
The previous record was 17 set in 2013.View Full Game Coverage
"It's just kind of how the Rays have always been," outfielder Kevin Kiermaier said. "We feed off our pitching and defense, and a lot of us take a lot of pride in our defense. You can't really say that for a lot of organizations, but it's something we really pride ourselves in, and it shows.
"Eighteen shutouts -- that really doesn't surprise me that much. It's just one thing where we show up every day, and we know it takes all phases of the game to accomplish that feat of shutting a team out."
Jake Odorizzi contributed the lion's share of the blanks Saturday night, with seven scoreless innings.
"I didn't know it was a record, but it's kind of, basically ... good," Odorizzi said. "It's good to be attached to a record if that's the case. But it's not something we're really thinking about going out there every time -- you know, this is shutout No. 16, 17, whatever it may be. You've just got to go out there and throw well."
Rays manager Joe Maddon complimented the work of his staff and offered perspective on the accomplishment.
"We've been good," Maddon said. "And that's minus Matt Moore -- him not being available. We switched gears, David Price versus Drew Smyly. Cobber [Alex Cobb] had been out for a long period of time. We're talking some young pitchers, too -- inexperienced pitchers. Right now, I guess Jeremy Hellickson's the oldest starter? Wow. And how old is he? Twenty-seven. That tells you a lot -- the combination of 18 shutouts with a very youthful staff.
"Now, David, of course, was part of that number too. But it's pretty interesting, and it bodes well for the future, obviously. Bully for the boys -- I mean, that's pretty good stuff."
Bill Chastain is a reporter for MLB.com. Adam Berry is a reporter for MLB.com. Follow him on Twitter at @adamdberry.


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Russian Jet Buzzes Nimitz, Incident Raises Concern
By Donna Miles
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12, 2008 – A weekend incident in which a Russian bomber "buzzed" the Nimitz battle group in the Pacific raises concerns about Russia's intent and the message it was meant to send, the vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff told Congress today.
Marine Gen. James E. Cartwright told the Senate Budget Committee the encounter -- in which U.S. F/A-18 jets scrambled to intercept a Russian Tu-95 Bear bomber as it flew at 2,000 feet above the battle group -- ended without incident but raises big questions.
U.S. forces detected two Russian Tu-95s early Feb. 9 as they flew south of Japan, U.S. Pacific Fleet officials reported. The aircraft turned inbound toward USS Nimitz, and Carrier Air Wing 11 aircraft were launched to intercept them. Four F/A-18 fighter jets intercepted and escorted the Russian aircraft until they left the Nimitz's operating area, officials said.
In total, four Russian Tu-95 bombers were involved, a Navy spokesman said. Two remained about 500 miles east of the U.S. ships, and another orbited about 50 miles away as one Tu-95 did two low passes over the Nimitz carrier group, he said.
"Now what we are concerned about is, 'What are the indications of this return to a Cold War mindset?'" Cartwright told the committee in response to a senator's question. "What are the implications of that activity, and how do we best address that?"
Cartwright conceded that the incident occurred in international airspace and "within the normal air structure," but he said it's left defense officials questioning the rationale behind it. "What message was intended by this overflight?" he said.
U.S. jets scrambled after detecting the Russian bombers more than 500 miles out and escorted them as they turned and headed toward home, Cartwright said. He said the actions were normal response to such activities in international waters. "These are the standard practices from our standpoint of intercept, escort, follow them through, and then follow them until they are out of range of the battle group's normal operations," he said.
The escort provided "both for safety of flight in the area and for the potential protection that would be afforded by having an escort along," he said.
Twenty-two Japanese jets also scrambled in response to the incident, a Navy spokesman said. Japan has charged Russia with violating Japanese airspace.
Cartwright said encounters like the one that occurred over the weekend have happened before, but not recently. A Russian Bear overflew USS Kitty Hawk in July 2004 as it operated in the Sea of Japan, U.S. Pacific Fleet officials said.
"We treat that as something that is unusual from the standpoint that there has been a significant lapse in time since that last occurred," Cartwright said. "But not significant is that the practice was done safely, professionally and they were escorted out of the area."
The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group entered the U.S. 7th Fleet's area of responsibility just one day before the incident to fill in while USS Kitty Hawk undergoes scheduled maintenance in Japan. The 7th Fleet, the largest of the forward-deployed U.S. fleets, includes about 50 ships, 120 aircraft and 20,000 sailors and Marines and is operating in the Western Pacific and Indian oceans.
USS Nimitz arrived in Sasebo, Japan, Feb. 11 for a scheduled port visit. Its crew is participating in friendship-building and goodwill-generating activities, as well as cultural exchanges, Navy officials said.
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Borderlands 2... updated?
Well, kinda. It seems that there's a community patch now available, and while not officially endorsed by Gearbox, they're not killing all discussion of it in their official forums. So, who wants some footage and people talking about it?
And here's the video on the patch notes for the latest version:
Pretty sweet, I may actually re-download BL2 and get a game going to try it out.
One of these days... I still hold the OG Borderlands in such high regard I'm kind of scared of the subsequent entries. The first Borderlands game had a leveling system and some basic classes and weapons, but they weren't overly complicated and I could muddle through most stuff in order to get into action with my toon and blast baddies. I just needed to know that orange weapons were awesome(r) than the others, upgrade system was fairly easy, etc.
From what I've seen of BL2 and BL:TPS that setup has gotten a lot more complicated and is turning into one of those super complicated RPG-ish setups. I can't remember all that shit - I just want to get in and shoot bad guys and bosses.... especially with long range weapons. One of my favorite things in Borderlands was to equip a long rage rifle and pick off bad guys from a mile away. That and finding loot, of course.
It's very easy to tell what loot is better than others. Just follow the green arrows.
I mean, it's as simple as...
Heh ... Moxxi's weapons are silly. Just give me a big single-shot Jakobs shotgun and leave me alone for a bit :lol:
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who've chosen the most permanent form of birth control—vasectomy—and
now want to have children should consider surgical reversal before they
pursue artificial conception methods, according to a University of
Cincinnati (UC) urologist.
so, says Ahmad Hamidinia, MD, could result in faster pregnancy and save
the couple thousands of dollars—not to mention the stress and
heartbreak of the multiple failed conception attempts that are commonly
associated with artificial methods.
vasectomy is an elective surgery to make a man unable to conceive
children (sterile). During the procedure, a surgeon cuts off and ties
the vas deferens, the tube that carries sperm from the testicles for
release through the urethra. Once this tube is blocked the man can only
ejaculate fluid devoid of sperm, eliminating the risk for pregnancy.
the National Institutes of Health estimates that one in six men over 35
choose to have a vasectomy, Hamidinia says that about 10 percent of
vasectomized men eventually seek reversal.
three Ds'—divorce, disaster and death—can put life into perspective and
often cause men who've had vasectomies to reconsider fatherhood," says
Hamidinia, a professor and urological surgeon at UC. "The most common
reason my patients seek reversal is remarriage and the desire to have
children with their new partners."
reversal—known medically as vasovasostomy—involves reattaching the
tubes that were cut during the initial surgery to reestablish sperm
flow. The procedure is done through small incisions on each side of the
scrotum using a microscope and specialized tools. It is performed under
general aesthesia and takes 1 ˝ to 2 ˝ hours. Patients can usually go
home the next day and return to normal activities—including sex—within
three weeks.
every man is a good candidate for this surgery, though, Hamidinia
cautions, because reversing the operation can be complicated and
involve more risks than the initial sterilization.
important to remember that it takes two to make a baby, so before a man
decides to have his vasectomy reversed, a physician should confirm that
he—and his partner—are fertile and physically capable of conceiving a
child naturally," says Hamidinia.
couples who are capable," he adds, "vasectomy reversal yields better
results for becoming pregnant and having a live birth than most means
of artificial conception. It also gives the couple the option to have
more children in the future, without additional costs."
reversal costs about $7,000 (including physician, operating room and
anesthesia fees) and results in a 70 percent pregnancy success rate
compared with in vitro fertilization, which typically results in about
a 25 to 40 percent success rate and can cost up to $12,000 per
key factor influencing pregnancy success after vasectomy reversal is
the length of time that has elapsed between initial surgery and
who are more than five or six years out from their initial surgery are
more likely to have scar tissue from fluid build-up in the tubes where
sperm develops," explains Hamidinia. "This causes irreparable damage
that has to be carefully bypassed before sperm flow can be
are alternative conception options for men who have had surgical
sterilization, including sperm extraction combined with in vitro
fertilization. This involves syringing sperm from the testicles, then
combining it with the female partner's egg in the lab and injecting the
fertilized egg into the woman's womb.
isn't just about helping a couple get pregnant—it's about managing the
emotions and expectations involved with having a child," adds
Hamidinia. "A team of gynecologists and urologists can help the couple
make an educated decision about their fertility and choose what will
give them the very best chance to conceive a baby."
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I object strenously to Thomas F. Schaller's column in which he called Social Security "largest welfare program in history of planet" ("Older, wealthier get plenty of 'free stuff,'" Nov. 14). This is just wrong. We octogenarians have paid through payroll deductions into FICA (Social Security) since its inception during our working life — mostly mandtory deductions.
I worked in private industry for a few years and then became a civil servant. As a civil servant, I was required to pay into the Medicare pot. And now in retirement years, Mr. Schaller calls these entitlements welfare.
We paid tor these benefits! I do call them entitlements because having paid into the funds, we are entitled to the payments. Further, Medicare is not free — we pay a monthly premium in addition to our contribution during our working years. Yet the benefit does not adequately cover medical costs. We pay a lot out of pocket for health care.
It is my opinion that as a teacher of political science Mr. Schaller needs to go back into history and study the beginning of Social Security, its purpose and evolution before he can be the judge of what we senior citizens receive free.
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Waffles of Really Good Greatness
Schlepped into NYC on Thursday for my semi-annual check-up (trains and automobiles, no planes, although we did have to walk almost across the entire width of Manhattan island ... with all that traffic it's faster than a bus or cab). All my (remaining) parts were determined to be working correctly, so theHubby and I triumphantly schlepped back home to NJ. Unfortunately, some of the
I had recently found a nice new waffle recipe called Waffles of Insane Greatness from Shine Food, and was itching to try it, mostly because of its name. It substitutes corn starch for some of the regular ol' flour, taking several paragraphs to explain why this makes for awesome crispness. It also mentions that the recipe is fantastic for when your fridge "is running on empty," which by an amazing coincidence was the exact state my own fridge was in.
So I made breakfast for dinner, only slightly altering the order of ingredients, adding the sugar along with the dry ingredients instead of with the wet stuff. A combination of butter and oil was used, since there were only 2 tablespoons of butter in the fridge. Also, since I only keep buttermilk powder on hand, the powder went in with the sugar, and the reconstituting water along with its liquid brethren. The original says that whole milk can sub for the buttermilk, but I like the light tanginess that buttermilk normally gives to waffles and to pancakes.
The mixture was rather thin, and the resultant waffles were slightly thinner than my usual recipe, which might have been the result of using buttermilk powder rather than the real thing. Or it could have been because it was almost 7pm and everyone was starving so I only let the mixture rest for 15 minutes instead of the full 30. But theHubby declared them to be "not bad ... make it again," which roughly translates to, "Freakin' amazing, dude!" Because the waffles were not insanely great, I had to reluctantly downgrade the title, at least until I can try it again with real buttermilk.
Speakin' of freakin', waffles can also be served shmeared with jam. I mention this here because when we returned home, leaning against my door was a package containing a very nice-sized jar of strawberry-vanilla jam, tucked in with a few other items, from Freakin' Flamingo, a micro-batch jam company based in South Florida . It arrived barely 2 days after I was notified of the win, and only took 2 seconds after opening to dive in. A big shout-out to Renée and her yummy jams! Two disclaimers: 1) I was not paid for this endorsement, unless you count the freebies I won fair and square, and 2) the label does not have a hechsher.
But I digress ...
The original waffle recipe says that it yields four servings. That is true ... if you are serving them alongside other foods. I barely eeked out 3 servings of 4 small waffles each. If you are feeding true waffle-lovers, double the recipe. And use real buttermilk.
Waffles of Really Good Greatness
slightly adapted from Shine Food
Yield: 3 small servings
3/4 cup unbleached flour
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/2 tsp. sugar
1 cup buttermilk
1/3 cup vegetable oil or melted butter (or a combination as I did)
1 egg
3/4 tsp. vanilla extract
Butter and pancake syrup (optional)
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, salt and sugar.
Make a well in the center, then drop in buttermilk, vegetable oil and/or butter, egg and vanilla, whisking until completely incorporated, stirring up from bottom as you go.
Let batter sit for 30 minutes, 15 if you are in a hurry. The mixture will be slightly bubbly.
Heat waffle iron as per your waffle iron's directions. Pour in amount of waffle mixture as per your waffle iron's directions. Cook as per your waffle iron's directions or until browned to your liking.
Serve (preferably) immediately with butter and pancake syrup. If you'd rather serve everyone at once, place freshly cooked waffles in a single layer on a baking rack in a 200F oven.


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Miley is So Lonely
Miley Cyrus may look and sound like she's barely legal, but when she's not acting, she's doing what every other teenager is doing these days: posting videos on YouTube.
Over 1 million teen girls (and probably some creepy guys) have viewed "The Miley and Mandy Show" online. The latest episode features a heartbroken Miley who is separated from her other half Mandy, acted out to Akon's "Lonely." The online show may be sweet and innocent now, but does anything good ever come from a teenage girl in Hollywood and a camera?
Party Favors: Posh Wants to 86 L.A.? ... Lisa Marie Presley is Suing Mad
They haven't lived in Hollywood for even a year, but could Posh Spice already be planning to leave the City of Angels and return to her home across the pond? Victoria says after David's contract is up with the L.A. Galaxy, the family will move back to London to focus on their charitable work and so Posh can work on her fashion line. ...The only daughter of the King says she is suing the Daily Mail for publishing a story about her weight gain and forcing her to publicly reveal that she's preggers (via Showbizspy).


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Stephen C necesitaba un nuevo diseño de logotipo y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 468 diseños de 75 diseñadores freelance.
BRILLIAN Technologies, LLC
BRILLIAN Technologies, LLC is a consulting firm and reseller that provides innovative technology solutions to restaurants and other merchants to help them improve sales and profitability. The company uses a consultative sales approach to talk directly with business owners and managers.
One of the key product lines is credit card processing with a focus on Pay-At-The-Table, which uses wireless, handheld terminals at restaurants enabling servers to process credit cards in front of customers at their tables. While these devices are commonly used in Europe and Asia, they have been very slow to catch on in the US – I want to change that. The devices increase speed and efficiency at restaurants so they can turn tables faster and they also dramatically improve credit card security because the customers' credit cards never leave their sight. These terminals can also be used by companies to process credit card payments for goods or services when payment is received away from the office.
BRILLIAN Technologies, LLC has a strong portfolio of complimentary value-added solutions for restaurants and other merchants. It includes online ordering and purchasing/sourcing websites, payroll pay cards, gift and loyalty cards, and an innovative social media advertising program. There are a number of additional products and services and more will be added to the product line over time.
Owners and managers of restaurants and other businesses -- typically multi-location (corporate or franchise owned) chains.
The name is actually a combination of my children's names, but at first pass, it looks likes "BRILLIANT". Keeping BRILLIAN and Technologies close together to capitalize on "BRILLIANT" is prefferred. I want to convey creativity, innovation and inspiration – "BRILLIANT" – but I don't want to be too trite or obvious. The logo needs to be distinctive and memorable. I like the tag line "Innovations for your business" for the business card, but I am open to other metaphors, concepts and tag lines.
I am open to a variety of colors. I would like something bright, but not too overpowering or literal to the idea of being bright (like a starburst). Perhaps blues or greens rather than reds/oranges
The logo should be professional and sophisticated, but also simple and modern – even a little hip. I prefer sans-serif fonts that are clean and crisp, but not "futuristic". LLC should be included in the treatment.
The logo will be used on business cards, letterhead, website, etc.
2, 3 or 4 color "stand alone" logo
Type treatment of the BRILLIAN Technologies, LLC name
Both of these items in an integrated design together.
The logo should be adaptable so it will work in vertical and horizontal layouts. Preferably it should work in black and white (for faxes).
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While the NHL lockout drags into its second week, players who would ordinarily be scattered across North America in training camps are increasingly making their way across the Atlantic Ocean for what they hope will be short-term employment in European leagues.
The sight of Rick Nash and Joe Thornton skating together for HC Davos is jarring enough—Nash was supposed to have new teammates and a blue jersey this fall, but that was supposed to happen in New York, not Switzerland, while Thornton belongs in a different shade of blue in San Jose. But the stars' alignment in the Alps is not the only reason that fans on this continent shudder when they see Nash and Thornton together.
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Teams in Switzerland, and across Europe, rent out advertising space on their uniforms. While Nash is supposed to be wearing the traditional sweater of the New York Rangers, with Davos he instead looks like a human billboard, with advertisements on his helmet, jersey, and pants.
Five companies get exposure every time Nash or anyone else on the Davos team takes the ice—a brewery, a car maker, a bank, a power company, and a manufacturer of heavy equipment. The logos are unfamiliar to North American eyes, but it would be like if the Rangers splashed ads on their uniforms for Coors Light, Honda, Chase, Con Edison, and Caterpillar. Or if Tony Stewart decided to forget about driving cars, and instead wanted to play hockey.
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To many fans in North America, advertising on uniforms is verboten, a slap at the face of tradition that is just too far over the line. It also is a concept that could, if handled properly, lead the way to lasting labor peace.
The creeping commercialism of sports is nothing new. For proof, take a look back at some old hockey highlights, and marvel at the blank walls around the rink. These days, the boards are covered in advertisements. This year's playoffs marked the first time that all the sponsorships on the boards were nationalized, part of the NHL's deal with NBC. "Sponsor activation" is what they call it, and it's a cash bonanza.
Further, take a look at the minor leagues. If putting the logo of a corporate sponsor on a team's uniform is bad, how about the logo of another team? The Milwaukee Admirals of the AHL have been wearing a Milwaukee Brewers patch on their jerseys since 2005, when a group led by Brewers owner Mark Attanasio bought the team. North American minor leagues also do more to monetize their rinks than NHL teams do, with advertising beyond the designated spots now at center ice.
This is the direction that sports are going in general. Several NHL teams already wear advertising patches on their practice jerseys, and if you think that in 50 years, there won't be ads on NHL uniforms—assuming that there's still an NHL—you're only kidding yourself.
The NBA already has made plans to incorporate advertising into its uniforms, and Major League Baseball teams have worn ads on their sleeves during previous trips to Japan. If the pinstripes of the New York Yankees are not so sacrosanct as to bar Ricoh cameras from their arms, why should the Vancouver Canucks be afraid of cluttering their jersey a bit more than they already do?
Actually, the Canucks already have a corporate tie-in on their jerseys, albeit of a company that no longer exists. In 1997, the Canucks switched from their red, yellow and black color scheme to navy, maroon and silver, with a new logo featuring an orca popping out of a capital letter C. The reason to incorporate marine life, which has nothing to do with the Canucks, was that the team had been bought by Orca Bay Sports & Entertainment. After Francesco Aquilini bought Orca Bay, the name changed to Canucks Sports & Entertainment, but the logo remains.
A lot of people would gripe about advertising becoming part of NHL jerseys, but while they would be right about the poor aesthetics, the reality—if hockey's current plight isn't proof enough—is that this is a business, with the objective being to squeeze every last drop. By keeping any advertiser locked out of any space where they want to advertise, the NHL is willfully shunning an opportunity to make money, which is bad business.
By opening the door to uniform and ice advertising, the NHL also would have the opportunity to bring about labor peace. Because these revenue streams would be new, they could be defined in such a way as to act as a buffer against a decrease in the players' share of hockey-related revenue.
In other words, the owners could get the greater share of HRR that they want, while the players would be able to be paid at the rate specified by the contracts they signed in good faith. It would not be pretty, but it would be a far sight better than empty arenas across North America, while perfectly good human billboard space gets rented out to Feldschlösschen Beverages Ltd.


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Easter Egg Paper Craft
Your child will love these Easter eggs with a soft touch. She'll use fuzzy pompoms and soft yarn to decorate an Easter egg cut-out, but don't let the project's simplicity fool you. There are lots of skills at work here–fine motor, measuring, and patterning, and they're all skills your child will use in year one!
What You Need:
- Construction paper
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- Yarn
- Pompoms of different colors
- Clear-drying, non-toxic glue
What You Do:
- Talk to your child about eggs. Why do we decorate with them in spring and at Easter? If you can find some, show your child pictures of Easter eggs to get those creative juices flowing.
- Have your child cut out an egg shape from construction paper. Get her to draw one first, or show her the technique we use for cutting out hearts—fold the construction paper in half and then cut.
- Help her measure and cut a piece of yarn that is the width of her egg. Then show her how to use that piece to measure and cut several pieces of yarn.
- Now for the fun part! Have your child lay out a design with the yarn and pompoms. Take your time as she explores different possibilities. Talk about repeating patterns. Depending on how many colors of pompoms you have, you could make an AB or ABC pattern. Ask her what comes next, blue or pink? (Or whatever colors you're working with.)
- Have your child lightly sketch her design with pencil.
- Now it's time to put glue and yarn to paper! It's best to work one section at a time. Glue a section, then press yarn or pompoms firmly in place. Repeat until all sections are complete, and set aside to dry.
- Your child may want to make a few eggs as she explores different patterns and colour combinations. When she's finished, string the eggs together to make a pretty Easter decoration!


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An evening outing to Sunset Cliffs by two sisters on Jan. 12 to enjoy an idyllic twilight view turned deadly when one of the women fell to her death.
San Diego police reported the 25-year-old victim, visiting from Santa Rosa, was apparently posing for a photo as she stood atop the cliffs at dusk. She reportedly lost her footing and fell 40 feet on to rocks below.
The incident took place on Sunset Cliffs Boulevard near Ladera Street, according to police.
The victim was identified as Anna Bachman, who was pursuing her masters' degree at the University of Illinois and was in town to visit her sister, according to reports.
A call for medical aid was placed to the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department at 5:20 p.m.
Police Lt. Paul Phillips said two nearby nurses went down the cliff and joined several surfers to help the woman, but "it just wasn't meant to be."
Crisis counselors were summoned to the scene by police to comfort the distraught sister and some witnesses, Phillips said.
Fire-Rescue Department personnel joined with San Diego lifeguards to recover the victim's body.
Police are investigating to locate exactly where the victim was standing on the cliff, while the Medical Examiner's Office works to determine the exact cause of death.
— Scott Hopkins
Sewage spill closes Spanish Landing Beach
An estimated 100-gallon sewage spill forced the temporary closure of Spanish Landing Beach on North Harbor Drive on Jan. 7, according to county health department officials.
The spill reportedly occurred when a small diameter, pressurized sewer lateral became blocked, causing sewage to flow down the beach into San Diego Bay.
Health officials said the sewage spill was stopped shortly after it was discovered by crews which were already working at the spill site on other projects. A portion of the 100-gallon spill absorbed into the beach sand and was quickly excavated and removed from the site, said officials.
Signs warning of sewage contamination were posted along the Spanish Landing beachline and remained in place until samples could confirm the water was not impacted.
For updates on beach closure information, visit the beach water quality mobile web application at www.sdbeach-info.com, or call the 24-hour hotline at (619) 338-2073.
Peninsula planners seek candidates for board
Peninsula residents who want to get more involved in the governance of their neighborhoods are being invited to run for the local planning board. The Peninsula Community Planning Board (PCPB) will hold an election in March to fill five board positions that will become open.
To be eligible, aspiring board members must be at least 18 years of age, live in or own a business within the PCPB boundaries, be able to commit to a three-year term (shorter for unexpired terms) and have attended at least one regular meeting within the last 12 months (attending the candidates' forum qualifies for this requirement).
The candidates' forum is Thursday, March 5 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. The election is scheduled for Thursday, March 20 from 4 to 8 p.m.
Candidate applications can be downloaded from the PCPB website at www.pcpb.net. Email applications to email@example.com.
The Peninsula Community Planning Board is a community planning group citizen organization that advises the city on land use-based community goals and development proposals.
The PCPB meets on the third Thursday of each month at the Point Loma/Hervey Branch Library, located at 3701 Voltaire St. Various subcommittees also meet on regular basis.
For more information, contact email@example.com.
Silver Gate school to host concert cruise fundraiser
Silver Gate Elementary School will host its first concert cruise fundraiser on Feb. 6 to raise funds for the school's new literacy lab.
The live, local-music cruise, benefiting the Friends of Silver Gate Foundation, will be held on Flagship Cruises' yacht "California Spirit." The new literacy lab will provide extra language arts instruction with a focus on the new common core state standards to all grade levels.
"We hope to bring together more than just Silver Gate parents," said Wendy Engel, the Silver Gate Elementary parent coordinating the event. "We're hoping to bring together lots of friends from all over San Diego to enjoy an elegant, relaxed yet fun night out."
The floating concert gives guests the chance to view the San Diego city skyline from the water while dancing to great local music and enjoying food and drinks. A limited number of tickets are available for $60 per person, which includes one complimentary glass of champagne, heavy hors d'oeuvres, dessert and a commemorative photograph during a three-hour tour of the bay on Flagship Cruises' luxury yacht. Boarding starts at 5:30 p.m. The ship departs at 6 p.m. and returns to the docks at 9 p.m.
The evening opens with local musician Marcela Mendez, known for her role as lead singer of San Diego's popular pop/rock cover band HoneyRock. Mendez's acoustic music has been turning ears for several years with her soaring vocals and spicy personality.
The local band Last Call, formerly The Weener Pigs, will get the dancing started with '70s rock 'n' roll. The band features Adam Harris, a Silver Gate Elementary dad on lead vocals and local Seaside Dentistry dentist Jim Jones on drums. Heather Jones and Silver Gate mom Erika Dale provide backup vocals.
To purchase tickets, drop by or call the Silver Gate School Office at (619) 222-1139 or email email@example.com.
Silver Gate Elementary School is located at 1499 Venice Street in Point Loma. For more information, visit www.silver-gateschool.com.
La Playa Trail Association continues history talks
The La Playa Trail Association will host another in a series of informative programs to share the history of the Point Loma area with residents on Jan. 21.
Gabe Selak, public programs manager at the San Diego History Center, will take guests on a meandering journey to explore one of the busiest roadways in San Diego's past. From the Kumeyaay Indians to military commanders and from steel magnates to merchants, the La Playa Trail has played a crucial role in the development of the region and continues to open up new avenues to the community's collective past.
The evening will begin with hors d'oeuvres at 5:30 p.m., followed by the program at 6 p.m. Suggested donations are $10 at the door.
The mission of the La Playa Trail Association is to preserve, restore, enhance, promote, commemorate and educate the public about the La Playa Trail and the associated historic sites located between Ballast Point and the north side of Presidio Park.
Planning meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month at 3 p.m. at US Bank on Rosecrans Street. Meetings are open to the public.
For more information, visit www.LaPlayaTrail.org.


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Well, hi! Are you still out there? If so, thank you, and I apologize for my long absence. Three months without a post on here must seem strange after 3+ years of fairly regular posts, and I feel I owe you an explanation.
It's not that there hasn't been anything to write about. We've done a few {I think} blog-worthy things this winter, and I had several ideas for posts about low-impact living and homesteading that I was researching and preparing, but for some reason I've been feeling really disenchanted with the blog lately…or actually, the whole internet in general.
I struggle with striking a balance between documenting life and just living life. Sometimes it seems like we {it's not just me, right?} are so preoccupied with taking photos, tweeting about what we're doing, and updating our blogs that we don't take time to simply savor the moment or experience something on our own terms instead of via social media.
There seems to be a lot of hypocrisy in writing a blog about a simple, low-impact, homestead lifestyle focused around the important things in life, when what blogging requires {to do it right, anyway} is an immense amount of time spent sitting in front of a computer screen instead of doing the things I'm writing about! It's tough for me to reconcile this dilemma.
Why is this all coming out now? Probably because I've been blogging here for over three years and have never really taken a significant break from it. And maybe it's natural to ruminate over things more in the wintertime, because we find ourselves in the dark with nothing but our thoughts. And also most likely because I'm feeling a little self-conscious lately about how hypocritical my life is.
For instance, I want to live as low-impact as possible but at the same time my life pretty much revolves around horses. I don't write about it very often on here, but I teach riding lessons at a stable down the road, I volunteer with a hippotherapy program, I own two horses and ride every day, I attend clinics and I will be competing at shows this summer. And anyone who knows anything about the horse world knows that it doesn't exactly mesh well with an eco-friendly lifestyle. Basically, the two most defining aspects of my life are at odds with each other. It's very confusing. And that's just one example of how my life is hypocritical…I assure you, there are many more.
All of these muddled thoughts are heavy on my heart lately, bringing me moments of clarity and then confounding me again. It's a lot of work; figuring out where you stand in it all. And quite frankly it's smiting my desire to blog. But that said, I miss sharing what we're up to with you all, and I really do appreciate your patience while I get my shit together over here. I think I just need time to live my life without thinking about how it's all coming across to others.
So, I'm not saying goodbye for good to the blog, but I can't say when my next post will be. I'm going to let this play out organically. I don't want to force anything…you all deserve better than a bunch of half-hearted posts. I tend to update Twitter and IG fairly regularly, because they're so easy and quick. So if you miss me, please follow me there.
And now, just to prove that I am indeed still alive and kicking, here is a little taste of what we've been up to for the past few months:
1. Mike brought his camera to the barn and took photos of me with my horses as a birthday present to me. We had so much fun trudging around in the snow with the horses, who were feeling extra frisky that day, and I ended up with a series of really pretty photos to cherish. Thank you, honey!!
2. I got the flu and it SUCKED.
3. We made Lonza {a traditional Italian cured meat} out of a loin strap from our pig. It soaked in a fennel and orange brine and then cured in the root cellar for a month. It turned out delicious!! We're pretty proud of ourselves.
4. We made bacon from part of the stomach of our pig. We smoked it in the smoker and cured it with salt. It turned out very smokey and salty…perfect for flavoring soups but a little too intense to eat alone. Going to adjust the recipe a bit and try again…
1&2. We have had fantastic snow this winter and we took advantage of it by getting out hiking and skiing as often as possible.
3. I'm knitting a cowl. It's bright pink and makes me happy.
4. We usually follow up a brisk hike with a hot drink from Big Water Coffee in Bayfield. They know what they're doing.
5-7. Mike's big brother came to visit from MN along with his wife and their baby, Lainy. We took them hiking out to Lake Superior and watched the sun set over the frozen water.
8. I am a tree-hugger. This should come as no surprise to anyone.
9&10. We spend inordinate amounts of time snuggling our dogs.
1. We still have a lot of snow. A lot of snow.
2-6. We went to the sugarbush to scatter pails and set taps for the upcoming syrup season. My favorite time of year! Can't wait for the sap to start flowing.
7. The little lemon tree in our bedroom–which we painstakingly kept alive all winter–is putting out tiny fruit!!!!
8. Our neighbors received coconut banana bread from us this year on Valentine's Day.
9&10. A couple friends of ours took a road trip to Maine to do some fishing and returned with buckets full of fresh oysters that they caught! They invited us over and we gorged on fresh {the shells still had sea water in them!} raw oysters. Such a treat!!


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"Whiskey is for drinking; water is for fighting over."
It is believed Mark Twain uttered these words, and 200 years later, they still ring true, even in Clarke County.
At the Clarke County Reservoir Commission (CCRC) meeting Feb. 14, Dan McIntosh with Southern Iowa Rural Water Association (SIRWA) addressed concerns he's heard about the CCRC's Squaw Creek Watershed ongoing project, which could provide a water supply for Osceola and SIRWA with an 816-acre lake that could provide 2.2 million gallons of water per day.
The total project cost for the reservoir in the CCRC Squaw Creek Watershed is estimated at $35.5 million. Funding the project includes many sources, especially local-option sales and services tax (LOSST).
Arbor Valley Lake expansion
McIntosh said he's had several phone calls during the past couple of months about at expansion project at Arbor Valley Lake and why the CCRC isn't looking more into it as a water source instead of the CCRC project.
There is a public opposition to the CCRC water project, and many of those people in the opposition favor an expanded water project at Arbor Valley Lake.
McIntosh said he's not an engineer, but this is his best clarification of the situation at Arbor Valley Lake.
He provided a map of the area from Google Earth, which put Highway 34 as the high line in the map.
"I knew however big of a lake it was, we could not go over Highway 34 because it was going to cost a bunch," he said.
The expanded Arbor Valley Lake project would be approximately 606 acres.
"That's really about three-fourths the size of what we have right now," McIntosh said.
Buffer zone
A yellow stripe on the map is a 400-foot buffer zone from the lake pool, a standard that is set by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR).
McIntosh said eight homes would be affected in the buffer zone.
"I've heard it said several times that we should be moving to Arbor Valley Lake because no homes will be affected," McIntosh said. "Well, that's not right at all when you actually look at the facts."
The drainage area with the expanded Arbor Valley design is 9,577 acres. The CCRC has 16,500 acres.
DAPA ratio
Then, there's the drainage area to pool area (DAPA) ratio. McIntosh said he's been involved with Three Mile Lake in Union County, and SIRWA was involved with Lake Icaria in Adams County, as well as Little River by Leon.
"All of those had a really close 20 to 1 ratio, and that's what they're looking for. They want 20 acres in the upland area to fill up one acre of lake," he said. "So, that's where you get this 20 to 1 ratio, and it's a very important ratio because whenever we've got a drought we need to be able to fill that lake."
McIntosh said he's received comments from people asking why a ratio of bigger than 20 to 1 isn't ideal.
He said, right now, the lake by Winterset has a 50 to 1 ratio, and it's actually a problem because whenever it rains a little bit in the drainage area, it floods the lake.
"The lake is so full of sediment right now because they can't get the upland treated enough," McIntosh said. "It's just such a huge area."
The CCRC water project has a DAPA ratio of 20.2 to 1. The Arbor Valley Lake has a DAPA ratio of 15.8 to 1.
Raw water line
When it comes to the length of the raw water line (water treatment), McIntosh said he's heard people say the raw water line would be "so much closer if we went with Arbor Valley."
The length of the raw water line from the CCRC lake proposed intake structure to existing treatment plant, following existing roads, would be six miles.
The length of the raw water line from the Arbor Valley proposed intake structure to existing treatment plant, following existing roads, would be 4.7 miles.
However, this would require the need to bore underneath Highway 34 and the Burlington Northern Santa Fe railroad line. McIntosh said it would be an expensive undertaking, even though it's shorter in miles.
The water yield for the CCRC lake is 2.2 million gallons per day.
McIntosh said since the lake and drainage pool would be smaller at Arbor Valley Lake, it would probably be less than 2.2 million gallons per day.
At the CCRC lake, the dam may be raised at a future date to give the lake a 3 million gallons per day withdraw instead of the current 2.2 million gallons per day.
Three entities
At Arbor Valley, the drainage area includes parts of Highway 34, Interstate 35 and the railroad line.
"When we looked at this years and years ago, that was one of the big things we didn't want to do is have those three entities that have a lot of traffic draining into our watershed," McIntosh said.
He added, he's been told be a few engineers, if the Iowa Department of Transportation would even allow an Arbor Valley Lake project, if the dam failed, it could wash out Interstate 35.


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Current crush: Jon Snow.
Stats: Pocket Sized. Outsider. Rain Dog.
Heroes: Alejandro Jodorowsky and Tom Waits.
Gets me hot: Complicity.
Cigarettes: I have black lungs.
My kink factor: I'm saving myself for Jesus!
My status: Single.
My idea of a good time: Stay in and watch old movies on TV.
My pigeonholes: Dirty, bookworm and geek.
Into: Direwolves, rain dogs, beards and mermaid hair.
Makes me happy: Jezzy Blackwater.
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3. Howlin' Wolf
4. The Tallest Man on Earth
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7. Neurosis
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The last 6 months have been quite a journey. New city; relocation. New and bigger job. Lost close family member (and great friend). I cautiously say we are getting back to the "new normal". I'm attempting to get back into my research and this outlet; as time and energy permit. In a funny way, all of this, the good and the bad, have led me to believe my efforts are more important than ever.
I was sharing some of my research, related to members of my family with military service experience, with my son (under 6) the other day. It was great to have this resource to show him what came before and why its important. He was actually pretty fascinated with the pictures and some of the stories. This is definitely,….defintely worth it!
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The actress appears in new rom-com I Give It a Year opposite Anna Faris, Minnie Driver and Simon Baker, whose character attempts to woo hers with a live bird.
Byrne admits filming with the creature was an awful experience, as she found out she suffers from ornithophobia - an irrational fear of birds.
Speaking at the movie's premiere in London on Thursday night (24Jan13), Byrne told reporters, "I was petrified. I was slightly unprepared, but I have a fear of birds, I discovered, and the scene, unfortunately, was hijacked by this fear. It was intense. It was like a weird acting exercise, where I had to focus on my objective while being completely physically overtaken. It was really weird."


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Gorgeous beaches are one of the main attractions of Curaçao. The island has dozens of sheltered bays devoid of the crowds you may find on the more famous beaches. With so many different stretches of sand to choose from, there is always something fun to do: enjoy a delicious barbecue with the locals or relax on a luxurious lounge bed and sip a refreshing cocktail.
Curaçao offers a variety of beaches, ranging from freely accessible beaches with little or no facilities, to private beaches that charge a (usually modest) admission fee and offer changing rooms, showers, massages and water sports activities such as canoeing, water-skiing and kite-surfing. Many beaches also make great snorkelling destinations, no boat required. Locals will know where to find the most beautiful beaches, often far from the purpose-designed packed ones of Willemstad. Below you'll find a description of Curaçao's top 3 beaches preferred by the locals.
Curaçao's largest beach, Blauwbaai, is far enough from Willemstad that on most weekdays it remains blissfully quiet. The beach is part of the luxury Blue Bay Resort, but visitors can buy a day pass for 15 Antillean guilders. The resort offers outstanding facilities: secure parking, a restaurant and beach bar, deck chairs underneath palm trees and palapas (parasols with a thatched cover), canoe and sailboat rental, a diving school, a massage pavilion and even a swimming pool. A truly luxurious beach destination. Waiters will bring you a cocktail as you bask in the glorious sunshine.
Blauwbaai, Sint Michiel, Curaçao
Approximately 10 km further north lies Daaibooibaai, a quiet public beach with some sun chairs underneath palm trees and palapa parasols. The friendly owner of the beach restaurant serves drinks and snacks in addition to providing helpful information about this pristine part of the coastline. Combine a visit to this beach with a walk along one of the coastal trails or visit the nearby saltpan to look for pink flamingos.
Daaibooibaai, Banda Abou, Curaçao
As a general rule, the further away from Willemstad the quieter the beaches. One exception to the rule is Grote Knip, a very popular destination for locals, especially on Sundays when people gather here for a barbecue. It is the quintessential tropical beach with white sand, swaying palm trees, turquoise sea water and lounge beds in the shade of the palapa parasols. The crescent-shaped bay is protected on both sides by sheer cliffs. On warm tropical days, teenagers both delight and terrify beach visitors by jumping off these towering cliffs. The next bay over is Kleine Knip, the small and lively sister beach to Grote Knip.
Grote Knip, Lagun, Curaçao


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Philip Jones
posted on Wednesday, December 13, 2006 - 9:27 am
Hi. I have a few questions about the tests for comparing k- and (k-1)-class models:
(1) Should TECH11 *not* be used with the OPTSEED option? I notice that I get (sometimes dramatically) different results when using OPTSEED--usually a much lower p-value. Also I notice an extra set of iterations when using TECH11 without OPTSEED, so my hunch is that the H0 model is not getting properly optimized when OPTSEED is used. Is this correct?
(2) How much importance do you give the LMR test given the published criticism and the fact that the BLRT test is now available?
(3) For the BLRT test, why are zero or few random starts recommended for the H0 model? I'm sort of naively thinking that, e.g., if I needed 100/10 random starts for a 3-class model (i.e., "STARTS 100 10;"), then I would also need that many in the LRTSTARTS option when comparing it to a 4-class models (i.e., "LRTSTARTS 100 10 ...;").
Thanks again for all your help.
Bengt O. Muthen
posted on Thursday, December 14, 2006 - 12:50 pm
1. Yes, Tech11 currently does not have the Tech14 facility of "LRTSTARTS" and should therefore not rely on OPTSEED but a regular STARTS = run.
2. LMR doesn't work too poorly, judging from the Nylund et al paper on our web site, see Papers and Latent Class Analysis: Deciding on the Number of Classes.
3. Because the artificial data are generated according to the H0 (k-1-class) model the k-1 model is expected to be easy to find the best solution for, while the k-class model is harder. Starts = 100 10 refers to the real-data analysis where a latent class model for any k is not exactly the data-generating model.
Karl Hallmackenreuther
posted on Thursday, October 23, 2008 - 6:12 am
What about differences between BLRT and LRT LL-values (up to 20-30)? Is that an indication for too less no. of starting values in BLRT, i. e. BLRT-result is not trustworthy? However, I received no warning message concerning the latter issue.
Linda K. Muthen
posted on Thursday, October 23, 2008 - 9:32 am
If you are using Version 5.1, please send the outputs and your license number to
Jonathan Larson
posted on Monday, July 28, 2014 - 10:18 am
I have a question regarding Web Note 14.
Suppose the k-1-class model has a latent variable with a very small negative variance that is not significantly different from zero. This variance is constrained to zero, and no other errors arise. The same variance is non-negative in the k-class model, so it remains unconstrained.
If TECH11 or TECH14 is requested in the k-class model, will it compare the k-class model to an unconstrained k-1-class model? If so, are the results usable considering the k-1-class model we want to consider has an extra constraint?
Thank you!
Bengt O. Muthen
posted on Monday, July 28, 2014 - 3:47 pm
The k-class model will be used in the k-1-class run. Changing the continuous latent variable specification between the k- and k-1-class models will make the comparison invalid.
Jonathan Larson
posted on Tuesday, July 29, 2014 - 7:35 am
Thank you!
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The Inside Story On Summer 'Brain Drain' main content.
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Is it true that children face an uphill battle at the beginning of every school year to regain ground lost in the lazy days of summer? Yes and no, says Rob DeSalle, curator of the exhibition Brain: The Inside Story. "The fact of losing what you've learned during the school year is fairly well known and well researched," says Dr. DeSalle, citing a Johns Hopkins University study that showed children in general "lose" one to two months of learning, especially in math, over the summer. "It's not a myth. But it's not as extreme as people think and it's' not insurmountable."
One way to keep brains active before school resumes is to challenge children with a late-summer reading list, says DeSalle, a Museum curator who conducts research in the Sackler Institute for Comparative Genomics. The John Hopkins study showed, for example, that children in more affluent socio-economic groups fared better in reading because they tended to have more access to books. Games that involve counting and strategy can also stimulate neural pathways. Visitors to Brain: The Inside Story, which closes August 14, can test their ability to strategize and plan ahead, as well as other critical functions, in brain-teasing interactive exhibits, several of which are described by DeSalle in the video below.
Video games aren't necessarily bad for kids, says DeSalle, especially if they involve a lot of reading. But a game that requires counting spaces or points and keeping a paper tally is even better, making Scrabble the ideal summer pastime for both the language skills involved and the math needed to keep score. Chess is good too, says DeSalle, as are sports like tennis and ping pong, which require strategy and involve exercise, also a benefit for developing brains.
In the long run, however, DeSalle says there is no silver bullet for solving the problem of summer "brain drain." "We really need to do the hard work," he says. "Educators have to figure out how kids learn and figure out what happens when reading and math skills are dormant. And when we find that out we can implement a plan of action."
Last chance: See Brain: The Inside Story before it closes on Sunday, August 14.