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University unveils sculpture of youngest marathon victim A life-size sculpture of Boston Marathon bombing victim Martin Richard unveiled Saturday Sept. 26, 2015, at Bridgewater State University. (John Waters/BSU) A life-size sculpture of the youngest victim of the Boston Marathon bombings has been unveiled at Bridgewater State University. The sculpture of 8-year-old Martin Richard is artist Victoria Guerina's representation of a well-known image of Martin holding a poster he made that read, "No More Hurting People... Peace." Martin's sister Jane Richard, who lost a leg in the bombing, sang with a church youth choir during Saturday's ceremony. Boston Mayor Marty Walsh and Martin's father, Bill Richard, were among those who spoke. The sculpture stands in a pedestrian greenway linking the school's east and west campus. The Martin Richard Institute for Social Justice was named last spring at Bridgewater State, where his parents, Bill and Denise Richard, met. Martin was one of three people killed in the 2013 bombings.
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Malaysia Airlines CEO Ahmad Jauhari Yahya said it was not out of the question that there was some kind of problem aboard the plane, though he noted it still was intact enough to send a signal to a satellite several hours later. As further confirmation that someone was still guiding the plane after it disappeared from civilian radar, airline pilots and aviation safety experts said an on-board computer called the flight management system would have to be deliberately programmed in order to follow the path taken by the plane as described by Malaysian authorities. "If you are going to fly the aeroplane to a waypoint that is not a straight... route to Beijing, and you were going to command the flight management computer and the autopilot system, you really have to know how to fly the aeroplane," said John Gadzinski, a US Boeing 737 captain. "If you were a basic flight student and I put you in an airborne 777 and gave you 20 minutes of coaching, I could have you turn the aeroplane left and right and the auto throttle and the autopilot would make the aeroplane do what you want," he said. "But to program a waypoint into the flight management computer, if that is what they flew over, is a little bit harder." Investigators have asked security agencies in countries with passengers on board to carry out background checks. China announced Tuesday that background checks of the 154 Chinese citizens on board turned up no links to terrorism, apparently ruling out the possibility that Uighur Muslim militants who have been blamed for terror attacks within China might have been involved in the disappearance. "So far there is nothing, no evidence to suggest that they intended to do harm to the plane," said Huang Huikang, China's ambassador to Malaysia. A Chinese civilian aviation official previously said there was no sign of the plane entering the country's airspace on commercial radar. The government has not said whether this has been confirmed by military radar data. A group of relatives of Chinese passengers in Beijing said they decided yesterday to begin a hunger strike to express their anger over the handling of the investigation and the lack of any sign of the plane. The search for the aircraft is among the largest in aviation history. The US Navy said P-3 and P-8 surveillance aircraft were methodically sweeping over swathes of ocean, known as "mowing the grass," while using radar to detect any debris in the water and high-resolution cameras to snap images. Huang said China had begun searching for the plane in its territory, but gave no details. When asked at a Foreign Ministry briefing Tuesday in Beijing what this search involved, ministry spokesman Hong Lei said only that satellites and radar were being used. China also was sending ships to the Indian Ocean, where they will search 300,000 square kilometres of sea.
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== Full list of verse options ==
I pulled this from the main article as it was too long:
The song's further verses replace the words in bold for other items and actions, such as:
Electricity / The Shocker
Mini Van / 2 in the front, 5 in the back —Preceding unsigned comment added by 74.12.15.166 (talk)
Flag / My Pole —Preceding unsigned comment added by 74.12.15.166 (talk)
Elevator / Shafted
Quebec Poutine / Hot Sauce
Silver bath tub; Expensive Bathroom Equipment / A Golden Shower
Jewelry / Pearl necklace
Pimp Rod / Magic Stick
Me / Really Satisfied
/ Really Deceived
Assistance / AIDs
Beer / 6-pack
Bolts / Nuts
Kit Kat / Four Fingers
Butter / Spread
Coffee / Cream
Dinosaur / Mega Soar Ass
Floppy Disk / Hard Drive
Fishing Rod / Long Pole
Doughnut / Cream-filled
Gun / Banged
Plumber / Pipe-cleaned
Hammer / Nail
Ruler / 12 inches
Metaphysical conversation / F*cked
Piano / Organ
Sailors / Semen
Translator / Cunning Linguist
Fresh Fruits / Dirty Banana
Latex Gloves / Dick in a Rubber
Socks / Hose
Cake / Layer
Chicken / Cock
Dog / Cocker
Coat / Jumper
A Drink / Liquor
Plane / Fokker
Shoes / Pumps
Blouse / Jacket
Tool / Crank
Beef / Corned
Nails / Spikes
Meat / Ram
Black and Decker / Bosch
Shampoo / Head'n'Shoulder-ed
Screen Door / Backdoor
Pirate Ship / Jolly Rodgering
An Irish Airline / Cunnilingus
Scaffolding / An Erection
A Coal Mine / Deep Shafting
An Action Figurine / My Purple Headed Warrior
Kalashnikov / Rifle
German Method of Coal Extraction / Mein Shaft
A trunk road from Newcastle to Carlisle / A69
Big Mac/ Super-sized
A round of Applause/ The Clap
Medieval Method of Cooking / Spitroasting
Oriental Opitcal Device / Japseye
Her Corn / Herpes
The current list of "further verses" is extreme, long, uncited, probably incapable of citation, irrelevant to Wikipedia and lowers the quality of the article. I think it ought to go and stay gone. JohnHarris
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The shifting dynamic and impact of Christie's endorsement at this moment in the race was not lost on Alan Glassman, chairman of the Belknap County Republican Committee in New Hampshire. "It's huge," said Glassman, who hasn't yet settled on a candidate in the presidential race. "Christie has a following that covers the spectrum. This sends a message across the Republican Party, from the moderates to the superconservatives, that this is the guy." The Romney campaign, meanwhile, could barely contain its giddiness Tuesday. But publicly they downplayed the impact of the latest events. "I don't want to draw any grand conclusions," top Romney strategist Eric Fehrnstrom said. "Any campaign is a roller coaster ride."
EDITOR'S NOTE - Peoples covers New England politics and the New Hampshire presidential primary for The Associated Press. HANOVER, N.H. (AP) - A new reality is taking hold in the race for the Republican presidential nomination. Mitt Romney has assumed a position of newfound strength atop the crowded field, armed with a powerful new ally and a bridge to the tea party activists who have dogged his latest presidential bid before it even began. The resounding endorsement of New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, topped by another strong debate performance Tuesday night, is feeding a growing belief that the former Massachusetts governor represents the GOP's best chance at defeating President Barack Obama next fall. It's not just that Romney has reclaimed the role he once enjoyed as the Republican to beat. A confluence of factors - a stockpile of cash, strong polls, a disciplined message, an expanding network and decisions by Sarah Palin and Christie not to mount their own White House runs - are fueling an aura of inevitability for a man whose party has been slow to embrace him. Christie may end up being the missing link, but conservatives have been reluctantly warming to a Romney candidacy for weeks. Christie, the unapologetic New Jersey leader, sent a clear message Tuesday to the tea party supporters who rallied behind his own presidential bid until one week ago. "I think he gives us our best opportunity to beat President Obama," Christie said, adding a specific warning to stay away from Romney's top rival, Texas Gov. Rick Perry. "I felt Gov. Romney's a better candidate, and I think he'd make a better president." The Romney campaign gambled that news of Christie's endorsement would overshadow a debate that did not appear on any major television networks. That may have been the case. But the debate offered another set of reasons to believe Romney is on top. The candidates largely ignored Perry, who was criticized so fiercely during his first debate he complained of feeling like a piñata. Instead, the White House hopefuls on Tuesday aimed repeated attacks at Romney, a sign of respect of sorts in a political world that often rewards strength with negative attention. While Perry stumbled under the weight of his own brief front-runner status, Romney consistently used tough questions to showcase strength. There was perhaps no better example than an exchange between Romney and businessman Herman Cain, who has climbed to second place in national polls. When Cain suggested Romney's economic plan was too complicated, a poised Romney offered this response: "Herman, I have had the experience in my life of taking on some tough problems. And I must admit that simple answers are always very helpful but oftentimes inadequate." Cain didn't score any political points on the exchange. And Cain, like Romney's six other rivals, struggled to distinguish themselves all night. Perry was overshadowed. His decline - as reflected in recent polling in early voting states and across the nation - was evidenced by the debate organizers' decision to seat Romney next to Cain, a seat Perry previously occupied. And when given opportunities, Perry did little to inspire confidence among wavering supporters. A sluggish start gave way to tentative answers at times: "What we need to be focused on in this country today is not whether or not we are going to have this policy or that policy. What we need to be focused on is how we get American working again," Perry said during a discussion about trade policy with China. Romney also played the part of front-runner Tuesday night, muting recent criticism he levied against Perry's immigration policies. Instead, he targeted his most passionate attacks at the Democratic president. When given an opportunity to ask another candidate a question, he teed up a softball for Minnesota Rep. Michele Bachmann, among those most likely to siphon support from Perry.
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Romain Philippoteaux (born 2 March 1988) is a French professional footballer who plays as a winger for FC Lorient, a club in joined in February 2015. ==External links==
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PKK call for end of violence receives acclaim BRUSSELS, March 22 (UPI) -- A call by the separatist Kurdistan Workers' Party to end its violent campaign in Turkey is a change for the better, top European diplomats said. Abdullah Ocalan, the jailed leader of the group known by the Kurdish initials PKK, called on fighters to lay down their weapons and withdraw from Turkish territory. The PKK has waged war against the Turkish government since the 1980s. EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton and Neighborhood Policy Commissioner Stefan Fule welcomed the call by Ocalan. "This is a further important step forward in the ongoing process aimed at ending a conflict which has claimed far too many victims," their statement read. "We look forward to concrete follow-up and implementation." The European Parliament passed a resolution this week stating that settling the Kurdish issue in Turkey could move the country closer to the European community. The U.S. government sanctioned the PKK as a terrorist organization in 1997. State Department spokeswoman Victoria Nuland said the effort gives Turkey an opportunity to chart a better future. "We applaud the courageous efforts of the government of Turkey and all parties concerned to achieve a peaceful resolution that will advance democracy in Turkey and improve the lives of all of Turkey's citizens," she said.
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The following discussion is an archived debate of the proposed deletion of the article below. Please do not modify it. Subsequent comments should be made on the appropriate discussion page (such as the article's talk page or in a deletion review). No further edits should be made to this page. The result was withdrawn by nominator. Non-admin closure. NintendoFan (Talk, Contribs)
===Zombie Massacre (film)===
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Non-notable film, no secondary coverage BOVINEBOY2008
Note: The original title was called Zombie Massacre, but the film seems to have been released under Apocalypse Z. Tokyogirl79 (｡◕‿◕｡)
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Keep While this article was premature 3 years ago, now that the film is released and has received independent coverage under both working title and release title, it meets NF. In Flux (magazine) Dread Central JoBlo The Guardian Wired IGN (et al.) With respects, I would suggest the nominator consider a withdrawal.Schmidt, MICHAEL Q. Withdraw BOVINEBOY2008
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Michael Schumacher knocked down motorcyclist with his car 'after failing to give way at roundabout' weeks before ski crash Michael Schumacher reportedly involved in road accident in November Allegedly driving a hire car when he knocked motorbike rider to ground Court still looking into circumstances surrounding crash in Seville, Spain Comes as Felipe Massa has said he feels 'positive' about friend's condition Visited Schumacher at Grenoble hospital and said he'moved his mouth' Formula 1 driver has been in induced coma since ski crash in December By Daily Mail Reporter
Michael Schumacher was involved in a road accident with a motorbike rider in Spain just weeks before his horror ski crash, it emerged yesterday. The Formula 1 driver, 45, was allegedly driving a hire car when he knocked the man off his bike when he failed to give way at a roundabout. A court is still looking into the crash in Seville on November 17. The motorcyclist apparently broke his wrist when hit by Schumacher's rented Audi A4. Accident: Michael Schumacher was reportedly involved in a road accident with a motorbike rider in Spain just weeks before his horror ski crash. He was allegedly driving a hire car when he knocked the man off his bike Investigation: A court is still looking into the crash in Seville on November 17. Above, Schumacher skis in Italy The case is not expected to go to trial as the racing driver's insurer will pay compensation. It comes as Felipe Massa has claimed he saw Michael Schumacher's mouth move as he spoke to him in hospital. The racing driver said he feels'very positive' about his friend's condition following a recent visit to the seven-time Formula One champion in hospital. When asked about his friend's condition by journalists, Massa replied: 'He was sleeping, and I was very positive because he was normal. Friends: It comes as Felipe Massa has claimed he saw Michael Schumacher's mouth move as he spoke to him Optimism: Massa says he told'sleeping' Schumacher all about his car and prospects for the coming season 'He looks normal, and he also gave some reactions with the mouth and everything. So it's positive to look at him. 'I have no experience to say anything. I'm not a doctor. But when I saw him, for me, it looked very positive.' It is almost eight weeks since Schumacher was placed in an induced coma following a skiing accident. He required two operations to remove blood clots from his brain following his fall in December. Trials: Williams driver Massa has been in Bahrain for Winter Testing since Wednesday Schumacher is currently in what manager Sabine Kehm described as a 'waking-up process' from his coma. Prior to this week's second pre-season test in Bahrain, Massa visited Schumacher at the Grenoble hospital where the former Ferrari star has been recovering. Speaking to reporters at the Sakhir circuit, Massa said: 'I always try to be optimistic. 'He looks normal, and he also gave some reactions with the mouth and everything. So it's positive to look at him' Felippe Massa 'I saw him, I talked to him, I told him everything I did in Jerez (at the first test), about my car, the new team (Williams), everything. I told him to wake up many times... I'm positive. We need to believe. 'It's always very difficult to say because I have zero experience about what the doctors say. 'But I saw him and was very happy to be together with him for a very long time, talking to him, trying to give the best energy and just help him. 'He's a very strong man, a very great man and I really hope he can wake up, and I really hope he can enjoy his life again.' Share or comment on this article Sorry we are unable to accept comments for legal reasons.
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Thai editor facing prison for 'insulting' the monarchy Amnesty said the person who was accused of posting the comments was acquitted last month. Chiranuch was charged under articles of Thailand's Computer Crimes Act, which relate to allowing content deemed likely to affect national security onto a computer system and covers web providers and moderators. She faces 10 counts, each of which carries a maximum penalty of five years in prison, although her lawyer Peerapan Pankeeree said the total prison term under the computer law was capped at 20 years. A separate case, stemming from an arrest in 2010 under the Computer Crimes Act and lese majeste legislation -- which covers anything deemed insulting to the monarchy -- has yet to go to court. The royal family is an extremely sensitive topic in politically turbulent Thailand, where street protests in April and May 2010 by anti-government "Red Shirts" culminated in the deaths of over 90 people. King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the world's longest reigning monarch and revered as a demi-god by many Thais, has been hospitalised since September 2009. According to Amnesty, Thailand said in June 2010 that it had blocked access to 43,908 websites on grounds that they violated legislation on lese majeste and national security. Prachatai, which Amnesty said received about 2,500 forum comments each day in 2008, closed its message board in July 2010.
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State of Origin 2015: Let Origin football do the talking Matt Scott celebrates after scoring a try during game two of the State of Origin series. Photo: Robert Cianflone State of Origin football is the best form of Rugby League in the World. It has been built on the passion of Queenslanders being sick of NSW beating them for years with their own players. I can remember when I was about 8 or 9 years old sitting around our lounge room in Rockhampton with my Dad and brothers listening to the radio just hoping this might be the night we could upset NSW. Those nights always ended in disappointment as Reddy and Beatson and Co would star for the Blues. Advertisement Since the inception of Origin all of Queensland has enjoyed the end of those frustrating nights and the excitement of being able to watch the Maroons beat the Blues. This has bought out the best in NSW as well. They have had to go to another level and thus creating what is now the most elite level of Rugby League the game has seen. Origin football is real and everything about the traditions that have created it are authentic and unique to Rugby League. The AFL tried to tap into the concept years ago. They promoted it the same way and put their players back to their own states to try and replicate the same thing. It failed and they walked away. It didn't work for them. Why - because it wasn't Queensland playing NSW in Rugby League. You don't have to promote that, it just works because of our game's history and the way the rivalry between the two states has evolved over the years. We need to be careful with Origin. As a Code we need to be protective of the product that has been built by so many unbelievable games of football. The individual heroics that we have witnessed from some of the legends of our game have contibuted to the folklore. I think the build up to Origin games is starting to get out of control. The media stories of the hatred between players and what they are going to do to each other are becoming monotonous. The rules of the game don't allow what they are trying to beat up. The first two games this year have not lived up to their prematch expectations. A major reason for this is the media around Origin has gone into overdrive. You only have to look at the number of stories which are not about the game but about anything that might provide an extra bit of contoversy and scandal. A perfect example is 60 minutes last Sunday night. The players should be less involved or responsible for the promotion of the games. Sometimes less is more. They are running out of things to say anyway. State of Origin football has been built on toughness and passion. We need to let the game creat the hype, the hype wont create the game. Like this story? Be our friend on Facebook.
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The Weser Depression (Weserniederung) or Weser Lowlands is the region north of Porta Westfalica in Germany, where the River Weser no longer flows through a valley, but a broad plain consisting of meadows and river terraces. The flat plain of the depression is interrupted by geest ridges in places. From Langwedel, as far as the River Lesum, it is separated from the Wümme Depression by a narrow ridge of dunes, on which the town of Achim and the older districts of the city of Bremen lie. At many places, such as south of the mouth of the River Aller or in Bremen-Huchting, the Weser Depression transitions to bog and marsh without any clear boundary. The southern part of the Weser Depression belongs to the state of North Rhine-Westphalia, with its towns of Minden and Petershagen. The borough of Petershagen includes Westphalia's northernmost Weser settlement, Schlüsselburg. North of that, the Weser passes the Low Saxon town of Stolzenau. Below Hoya, the Weser reaches the Breslau-Magdeburg-Bremen glacial valley, which approaches from the southeast. As the Weser heads off in a northwestern direction, the edge of the Wildeshausen Geest bears away to the west and the Weser Depression broadens to a width of about. Here there are also carr landscapes. From Achim to Bremen-Blumenthal, the width of the depression reduces again to about. In the wide sections of the depression the soil does not just consist of river sediments or bog, but is also sandy in places. These areas of sand at the level of the depression are also known as 'foregeest' (Vorgeest), but are nevertheless separated by a boggy strip from the ascending edge of the geest itself. The largest are the Schwarme Heath (Schwarmer Heide) and the Thedinghausen Foregeest (Thedinghauser Vorgeest). Downstream of Bremen, the marshlands of Stedingen come close to the Weser. The river is separated from the northwestern edge of the geest by a wide, nowadays largely cultivated, strip of moor. The eastern edge of the Weser Depression lies closer to the river from the confluence of the Aller (near Verden) to Bremen-Rönnebeck. In Bremen, the Bremen Dunes, south of the Lesum, separate the Weser Depression from the Wümme Depression. North of the Lesum, the Osterholz Geest, near Bremen-Vegesack, forms a steep river bank. In the north, the Weser Depression transitions into the coastal marshes. Northwest of its confluence with the Hunte, there are no natural eminences between the Weser and the Jade Bight. The height of this peninsula, comprising Stadland and Butjadingen, lies between 0.8 metres under sea level (NN) and 1.2 metres above it (at a place on the 'neck' of the Jade Bight it reaches 2 metres). The first ridge of geest does not appear until the far side of the Jade Bight, the Friesische Wehde. On the eastern side of the Lower Weser, the edge of the Osterholz Geest peels away north of Bremen-Blumenthal to a distance of six to ten kilometres from the river. The marshland here is called Osterstade. == Administrative regions ==
Politically, the Weser Depression is divided between the following administrative units that belong to the state of Lower Saxony, apart from those in the district of Minden-Lübbecke and the city of Bremen:
Minden-Lübbecke district (North Rhine-Westphalia)
Nienburg district
Verden district
Diepholz district
the town of Delmenhorst
Free Hanseatic City of Bremen
Wesermarsch district
== References and other external links ==
Natural regions in the district of Verden
Landscape fact file "Middle Weser Valley"
Wesermarsch district: The Weser Marsh
== Sources ==
LGN = Landesvermessung und Geobasisinformation Niedersachsen: Regionalkarten 1:100 000, Nr.10 "Mittelweser" und Nr.2 "Nordoldenburg".
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BBC News - Ukraine's capital Kiev gripped by huge pro-EU demonstration 8 December 2013 Last updated at 16:55 Please turn on JavaScript. Media requires JavaScript to play. The BBC's David Stern: "This is the third Sunday in a row that we've seen a giant crowd in the centre of Kiev" Hundreds of thousands of people have taken to the streets in the Ukrainian capital Kiev seeking the resignation of the government for refusing a deal on closer ties with the European Union. Protesters, who oppose closer connections with Russia, toppled a statue of Vladimir Lenin. President Viktor Yanukovych has said he shelved the EU deal after Russian opposition. President Vladimir Putin has urged Kiev to join a Russian-led customs union. The protest leaders have given President Yanukovych 48 hours to dismiss the government and are setting up barricades outside the PM's offices. Witnesses said a group of protesters toppled the statue of Soviet leader Lenin using metal bars and ropes and then began smashing it up with hammers. Others stood by chanting "glory to Ukraine." Continue reading the main story "Start Quote Any signature to a deal on forming a new Soviet Union means the breakup of the country" End Quote Arseniy Yatsenyuk Opposition politician Correspondents say the statue has symbolic importance as it underlines Ukraine's shared history with Russia. 'A razor's edge' In another development on Sunday, the Ukrainian Security Service said it was investigating some politicians on suspicion of what it called "actions aimed at seizing state power." It did not name the politicians. Amid rising tensions, the European Commission said EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton would travel to Ukraine this week "to support a way out of the political crisis." Waving EU and Ukrainian flags, protesters on Sunday congregated on Kiev's Independence Square - the scene of previous clashes with police. Ukraine's special police force, Berkut, has been widely condemned for beating protesters in the square - known as Maidan. Continue reading the main story Russia-Ukraine ties 1991: Independence from the Soviet Union declared 1997: Friendship treaty with Russia and agreement on Black Sea fleet. Nov 2004: Moscow-backed candidate Viktor Yanukovych declared president after poll, despite reports of massive fraud. Opposition launches mass protests, dubbed the Orange Revolution Dec 2004: Opposition candidate Viktor Yushchenko wins re-run 2009: Russia briefly stops gas supplies to Ukraine in row over pricing 2010: Yanukovych wins presidential election July 2013: Russia restricts imports from Ukraine, as Kiev seeks closer EU ties Nov 2013: President Yanukovych reverses decision to sign EU deal, triggering mass protests The opposition party of jailed former Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko has urged people to "chase" the president "until he falls." "We are on a razor's edge between a final plunge into cruel dictatorship and a return home to the European community," Mrs Tymoshenko said in a message to the crowd read out by her daughter. "Don't give in, not a step back, don't give up, the future of Ukraine is in your hands," the message read. Another opposition leader, Oleh Tyahnybok, said: "It's not just a simple revolution. It's a revolution of dignity." Opposition MP Serhiy Pashynskyy said that "starting from today and until our demands are met, the government quarter will be blocked with protest rallies." The protests are the largest since the pro-democracy Orange Revolution in 2004. A smaller pro-government rally was held close to the opposition march. Police separated the rival protesters. Energy dispute Both Russia and Ukraine denied that the issue of Kiev joining the customs union along with Belarus and Kazakhstan came up during the Putin-Yanukovych meeting in Sochi, in southern Russia, on Friday. Correspondents had earlier speculated that an agreement on Ukraine joining the customs union might be reached in return for reduced energy prices. The two neighbours have also been trying to resolve a long-running dispute over energy supplies. Ukraine depends on imports of Russian gas, but the supplier, Gazprom, has recently complained that Kiev had fallen behind in payments. Disputes over supplies to Ukraine before 2009 saw Gazprom temporarily cutting off supplies. Pipelines passing through Ukraine also pump Russian gas to many EU member states. "Any signature to a deal on forming a new Soviet Union means the breakup of the country," said Arseniy Yatsenyuk, a prominent opposition member. Send your pictures and videos to [email protected] or text them to 61124 (UK) or +44 7624 800 100 (International). If you have a large file you can upload here. Read the terms and conditions
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Video: A year of clutter for China's car market
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Sofia's development as a significant settlement owes much to its central position in the Balkans. It is situated in western Bulgaria, at the northern foot of the Vitosha mountain, in the Sofia Valley that is surrounded by the Balkan mountains to the north. The valley has an average altitude of. Unlike most European capitals, Sofia does not have any large rivers or bridges, but is surrounded by comparatively high mountains on all sides. Three mountain passes lead to the city, which have been key roads since antiquity, Vitosha being the watershed between Black and Aegean Seas. A number of low rivers cross the city, including the Vladayska and the Perlovska. The Iskar River in its upper course flows near eastern Sofia. The city is known for its 49 mineral and thermal springs. Artificial and dam lakes were built in the twentieth century. The 1818 Sofia earthquake was a 6,0-7,2 Medvedev–Sponheuer–Karnik Scale earthquake, the 1858 earthquake was an 6,6 same scale earthquake though reaching up to 10 in parts such as Boyana, this was followed by a 7-8 MSK Sofia earthquake in 1917 and finally by the 2012 Pernik earthquake which was a 5.6 Mw (or 5.8 ML) magnitude earthquake. The 2014 Aegean Sea earthquake was also noticed in the city. A problem of air pollution of Sofia is its location in the Sofia valley which is surrounded by mountains on the sides and this reduces the ability of the air to self-clean. The air is polluted mostly by particulate matters and nitrogen oxides. Sofia is the capital with most polluted air in the EU. ===Climate===
Sofia has a (Köppen climate classification Dfb) with an average annual temperature of. Winters are cold and snowy. In the coldest days temperatures can drop below, most notably in January. The lowest recorded temperature is (January 24, 1942). Fog is not unusual, especially in the beginning of the season. On average, Sofia receives a total snowfall of and 60 days with snow cover. The snowiest recorded winter was 1939/1940 with a total snowfall of. The record snow depth is (December 25, 2001). Summers are warm and sunny. In summer, the city generally remains slightly cooler than other parts of Bulgaria, due to its higher altitude. However, the city is also subjected to heat waves with high temperatures reaching or exceeding in the hottest days, particularly in July and August. The highest recorded temperature is (July 5, 2000 and July 24, 2007). The hottest recorded summer was in 2012 with a daily average July temperature of. Springs and autumns in Sofia are relatively short with variable and dynamic weather. The city receives an average precipitation of a year, reaching its peak in late spring and early summer when thunderstorms are not uncommon. The wettest recorded year was 2014 with a total precipitation of. ==History==
===Prehistory and antiquity===
Sofia has been an area of continuous human habitation since at least the 8th millennium BC, but others have inhabited the area 30,000 years ago. The city has a history of nearly 7000 years and it is the second oldest city in Europe according to the city's official website and other sources, though the meaning of the claim is unclear as in the world there were hardly any cities at the time. In the context, certainly the neolithic village in Slatina, dating to the 5th-6th millennium BC, is described. However, the motto of the city is "grows, but does not age". Remains from another neolihic settlement around the National Art Gallery are traced to the 3rd-4th millennium BC, which has been the traditional center of the city ever since and is not changed today. The earliest tribes who settled were the Thracians. According to some sources, it got first an official mention in the 7th/8th century BCE when the Serdi (Sardi) as a Thracian tribe established a settlement. Other sources suppose that the Serdi's Celtic origin is convincingly evidenced through linguistic and archeological clues but that their presence is not evidenced before the 1st century BC, whereas others assume their mixed Thracian-Celtic origin or relation to the Sards. The earliest evidence of Celtic presence in the Sofia area (Pernik) can be from the 3rd century BC. Some clues lead to the conclusion that the area of the settlement was between TZUM, Sheraton Hotel and the Presidency.
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Tactical radios tested with MUOS waveform MELBOURNE, Fla., April 25 (UPI) -- Harris Corporation's Falcon III AN/PRC-117G manpack radio has successfully completed another series of tests for use with military satellites. The tactical multi-band radios -- in standard hardware configuration -- hosted the Mobile User Objective System waveform during the tests held at the MUOS Test Radio Access Facility in California, which is operated by Lockheed Martin for the U.S. government. "We successfully completed all scheduled tests and worked through additional test scenarios," said George Helm, president, U.S. Department of Defense business, Harris RF Communications. "This milestone puts us on schedule to release the MUOS waveform through a software upgrade to the combat-proven AN/PRC-117G terminal next year. "The DOD has already fielded more than 30,000 of these MUOS-ready terminals." MUOS is a next-generation military satellite system for secure voice and data communications using tactical radios. Harris is developing the MUOS waveform to operate on multiple radio hardware platforms, including its AN/PRC-117G, AN/VRC-118 two-channel mid-tier networking vehicular radio solution, and the new Harris multi-channel manpack radio system. Harris gave no details on what the testing involved but said the MUOS test facility included a ground station, satellite payload and simulators to emulate various environmental scenarios.
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John Berlin makes plea to Facebook to release his son Jesse's 'Look Back' video John Berlin calls out to Mark Zuckerberg for the one minute movie of his son who passed away in 2012. Courtesy: YouTube: John Berlin John Berlin is desperate to see his deceased son Jesse's Look Back video on Facebook. Source: YouTube YOU may be annoyed that your Facebook news feed is filled with "Look Back" videos. But for a grieving father - one video is all he wants to see. John Berlin's son Jesse passed away two years ago. Mr Berlin is desperate to see Jesse's video, but he doesn't have access to his son's account. On Wednesday he pleaded with Facebook via YouTube video to release the video of his son. After the video was published on Reddit, PIX11 News decided to help out the desperate father, and reached out to Facebook on behalf of Berlin. "We have people working on it now," Facebook spokesman Jonathan Thaw told PIX11 on Wednesday evening. At that stage Facebook hadn't been able to get in contact with Berlin, but eventually, through PIX11, they were able to find the correct number to call. Berlin told PIX11 that he was amazed that his decision to make a YouTube video to plead with Facebook worked. "I thought I'd just give it a shot," Berlin said. Facebook created the "Look Back" videos to celebrate its 10-year anniversary. The personalised movies compile a user's biggest Facebook moments such as most-liked posts and photos. Initially Mr Berlin made a tearful plea to Mark Zuckerberg on YouTube for Facebook to release Jesse's video. "My son passed away January 28 2012, and we can't access his Facebook account," said Mr Berlin, holding back tears. "I've tried emailing different things but it ain't working. All we wanna do is see his movie, that's it. "I don't even need to get on his account. If you guys could just do it yourself I don't care." Mr Berlin was asking for people to share his video in the hope someone at Facebook will see it and fulfil his request.
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"How's Life?" report looks at the pain caused by economic downturn PARIS, Nov. 5 (UPI) -- The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development in Paris said Tuesday more than just numbers on ledgers suffered due to the financial crisis. The economic research organization that represents 34 of the world's largest economies said the economic crisis "has had a profound impact on people's well-being, reaching far beyond the loss of jobs and incomes, and affecting citizens' satisfaction with their lives and trust in governments." In a recently concluded study titled, "How's Life?" the OECD put that subjective value back into numbers. "Between 2007 and 2012, reported average life satisfaction declined by more than 20 percent in Greece, 12 percent in Spain and 10 percent in Italy," the organization said. On the other hand, "moderate increases in life satisfaction improved in Germany, Israel, Russia, Mexico and Sweden," the report says. Trust in government has also suffered in recent years, dropping by 10 percentage points in the five years leading up to 2012, OECD said. "This report is a wake-up call to us all," OECD Secretary-General Angel Gurriua said. "It is a reminder that the central purpose of economic policies is to improve people's lives. We need to rethink how to place people's needs at the heart of policymaking," he said in a statement.
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Khadarhem Zeytun (خدارحم زيتون, also Romanized as Khadārḥem Zeytūn) is a village in Kuhdasht-e Shomali Rural District, in the Central District of Kuhdasht County, Lorestan Province, Iran. At the 2006 census, its population was 66, in 14 families. == References ==
Populated places in Kuhdasht County
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Dakota Fanning says she wishes less was known about movie stars today NEW YORK, Oct. 13 (UPI) -- Dakota Fanning says one of the drawbacks to being a film actress in the 21st century is everyone knows everything about you -- or at least thinks they do. Co-written and -directed by Richard Glatzer and Wash Westmoreland, Fanning's latest big-screen drama is about the controversial relationship between cinematic swashbuckler Errol Flynn and his teenage girlfriend, aspiring actress Beverly Aadland. Kevin Kline plays Flynn, the Australian star of the classic adventure movies The Adventures of Robin Hood, They Died with Their Boots On, The Charge of the Light Brigade, Dodge City and Captain Blood. Fanning plays Aadland, a young beauty who appeared in one of his last films, Cuban Rebel Girls, and who was with him when he died of a heart attack in 1959 at the age of 50. Susan Sarandon plays Aadland's ambitious stage mother Florence. "I was being asked by an interviewer, like, 'So, Sean Penn gave you an iguana for your birthday?' And I was like, 'No, he didn't,'" Fanning, a former child star, recalled during a recent roundtable chat with reporters in New York. "Stuff like that where people think they know all this stuff and say it with such confidence and you are like, 'That's not true' or 'No, I'm not like that.'... I think it only gets to you as much as you let it get to you." The 20-year-old actress went on to say, "Certainly, in this film, you see a different time when there was so much more mystery to movie stars. "You never saw a movie star without makeup on," she reflected. "It was very kind of idealized and the
information that was put out there would have been created by studios and that was what was sold to audiences, so they believed just enough and there was enough mystery to keep you guessing, I suppose. I wish it was more like that, I guess. I think so much of the mystery of the movies is gone and everybody always wants to know why you do this and why you do that and how you do this and what it's like... I don't know. I feel like it would be nice to have a little bit less, so people wouldn't know so much about you because I think that affects how people watch your films." © 2014 United Press International, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Any reproduction, republication, redistribution and/or modification of any UPI content is expressly prohibited without UPI's prior written consent.
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Beijing Police Detain 2 Over Drag-Racing Supercar Smashup Beijing police have arrested two drivers whose supercars collided during a late-night drag race, in the latest scandal to strike the much-reviled offspring of China's newly rich. The arrests for dangerous driving followed the crash Saturday night of a Lamborghini driven by a 21-year-old driver identified as Tang, and a Ferrari driven by a man identified as 20-year-old Yu. The official Xinhua News Agency said Monday the two were roaring through a downtown tunnel at more than 160 kilometers per hour (100 miles per hour) when they touched, causing one to careen into the wall. Xinhua said both cars were heavily damaged and one of the drivers was injured. Pictures of the incident showed the Lamborghini almost completely destroyed, with only the driver's cockpit still intact. The Ferrari appeared to suffer less but still serious damage. The children of China's millionaires and billionaires are frequent targets of online mockery for their perceived arrogance and profligacy. Although envied for their wealth, they are widely seen as products of a corrupt system who flaunt their status and use their family connections to escape responsibility for their actions. Public outrage has at times been credited with prompting public apologies from those involved and stiffer punishments, particularly in cases where ordinary citizens were struck and killed by wealthy youngsters in expensive cars. Writing on the popular Sina Weibo microblogging service, a commentator using the name "Lolita's Uncle" said: "Check who their fathers are. If they're businessmen, check their accounts. If they're officials, check their corruption and bribes." Another writer, "Sinophobic," was more succinct. "Drug racing huh. It's a pity they weren't killed."
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AC/DC drummer Phil Rudd charged in attempted murder plot TARAUNGA, New Zealand, Nov. 5 (UPI) -- New Zealand police have charged AC/DC drummer Phil Rudd with attempting to "procure" a murder. The 60-year-old Australian rocker was arrested Thursday morning during a raid on his home in Taraunga, a city on New Zealand's North Island. Rudd appeared later in court, where authorities accused him of trying to hire someone to kill two unidentified men. He was also charged with threatening to kill and possession of methamphetamine and cannabis. Rudd joined AC/DC back in 1975. He left the band in 1983, only to return again in 1994. There's still no word on whether Rudd's legal troubles will impact AC/DC's planned 2015 tour. Related UPI Stories © 2014 United Press International, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Any reproduction, republication, redistribution and/or modification of any UPI content is expressly prohibited without UPI's prior written consent.
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BBC Sport - Nick Mallett likely to be next England coach - Jeremy Guscott
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Carer guilty of Salisbury nursing home abuse 26 September 2014 Last updated at 20:53 A care worker has been found guilty of abusing elderly dementia patients at a care home in Salisbury. Agneszkia Sztokmanska, 45, a former senior carer at Milford Manor Care Home, physically and verbally abused residents, Salisbury Crown Court heard. The jury found her guilty of five counts of ill-treatment under Section 44 of the Mental Capacity Act 2005. Sztokmanska was found not guilty of a further two counts under the same charge. The court heard Sztokmanska, who worked at the home between January 2001 and March last year, punched residents, pulled their hair and used derogatory terms to describe them such as "monsters" and "idiots." She was also witnessed on four occasions throwing her shoes at one patient to make him sit down. 'Jekyll and Hyde' The care home raised concerns to Wiltshire Police which launched an investigation. A number of staff gave evidence at Sztokmanska's trial. One colleague described Sztokmanska as being a "Jekyll and Hyde" character. A Crown Prosecution Service spokesman said: "Our thoughts go to the victims in this case, some of whom have since died, and their families, who had to deal with the knowledge that their loved ones had been mistreated in this way." Wiltshire Police said: "Today's verdict should send out a strong message that Wiltshire Police, working with the local authorities, will robustly investigate any safeguarding concerns to ensure the most vulnerable in our communities are protected from harm." Sztokmanska will be sentenced on 24 October.
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Adults Can Grow New Brain Cells: How Neurogenesis Works For those of you over the age of 25, have no fear when it comes to improving your brain: Evidence shows that neurogenesis, or the brain's production of new neurons, continues well into adulthood. In a recent TED talk, neuroscientist Dr. Sandrine Thuret of King's College London discusses how neurogenesis works - and how you can increase your own brain cells as you age. While researchers are still learning about it, they do know that one of the brain regions that sees the rebirth and regeneration of neuron cells is the hippocampus, the grey structure in the center of the brain that's associated with learning, memory, mood, and emotion. Thuret explains that neurons are important for learning and memory. If we block the ability of the adult brain to make new neurons in the hippocampus, then we block certain memory abilities - especially when it comes to special recognition as well as the quality of our memories. But perhaps most interesting is Thuret's research that involves the relationship of neurogenesis to depression and mental health. Research has shown that depressed patients have lower levels of newly generated neurons, while antidepressants increased their production. As a result, the ability of the brain to produce new neurons may be a protective feature against depression, anxiety, and other mental health issues. This leaves us with is plenty of choices - and opportunities to boost our own neurogenesis, Thuret explains. "Now we think we have enough evidence to say that neurogenesis is a target of choice if we want to improve memory formation, or mood, or even prevent the decline associated with aging or associated with stress," she said in the video. "The next question is, can we control neurogenesis? The answer is yes." Research shows the brain of a mouse (left) compared to that of a mouse who spends its time running (right); the black dots signify new neurons. YouTube Shes goes on to explain that some of the ways to increase neurogenesis include learning new things, sex, and running (or any type of aerobic activity/movement). What you eat also has an impact on new neurons - specifically flavonoids (blueberries, dark chocolate) and omega 3 fatty acids, which are found in salmon and other types of fish. The way you eat, when you eat, and the texture of what you eat all also play a role in how much your brain produces new neurons. The things that decrease neurogenesis, meanwhile, include stress, sleep deprivation, alcohol, and a diet high in saturated fats and other unhealthy compounds.
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Transcript: Obama's remarks on unrest in Ferguson, Mo., and Iraq During a speech in Massachusetts on Thursday, President Obama addressed the continued protests and clashes in Ferguson, Mo., following the death of 18-year-old Michael Brown. (The Associated Press) President Obama delivered the following remarks Thursday in Edgartown, Mass., on the unrest that has followed the police shooting of an unarmed black teenager in Ferguson, Mo., on Saturday. PRESIDENT OBAMA: Good afternoon, everybody. Sound system's really powerful. Today I'd like to update the American people on two issues that I've been monitoring closely these last several days. First of all, we continue to make progress in carrying out our targeted military operations in Iraq. Last week I authorized two limited missions: protecting our people and facilities inside of Iraq, and a humanitarian operation to help save thousands of Iraqi civilians stranded on a mountain. A week ago, we assessed that many thousands of Yazidi men, women and children had abandoned their positions to take refuge on Mount Sinjar in a desperate attempt to avoid slaughter. We also knew that ISIL terrorists were killing and enslaving Yazidi civilians in their custody and laying siege to the mountain. Without food or water, they faced a terrible choice: starve on the mountain or be slaughtered on the ground. President Obama gave an update on the U.S. airstrikes in Iraq on Thursday, saying that humanitarian aid has been reaching those who need it. (The Associated Press) That's when and enslaving Yazidi civilians in their custody and laying siege to the mountain. Without food or water, they faced a terrible choice -- starve on the mountain or be slaughtered on the ground. That's when America came to help. Over the last week, the U.S. military conducted humanitarian airdrops every night, delivering more than 114,000 meals and 35,000 gallons of fresh water. We were joined in that effort by the United Kingdom and other allies pledged their support. Our military was able to successfully strike ISIL targets around the mountain, which improved conditions for civilians to evacuate the mountain safely. Yesterday, a small team of Americans -- military and civilian -- completed their review of the conditions on the mountain. They found that food and water had been reaching those in need and that thousands of people have been evacuating safely each and every night. The civilians who remain continue to leave, aided by Kurdish forces and Yazidis who are helping to facilitate the safe passage of their families. So the bottom line is, is that the situation on the mountain has greatly improved and Americans should be very proud of our efforts. Because of the skill and professionalism of our military and the generosity of our people, we broke the ISIL siege of Mount Sinjar, we helped vulnerable people reach safety and we helped save many innocent lives. Because of these efforts, we do not expect there to be an additional operation to evacuate people off the mountain and it's unlikely that we're going to need to continue humanitarian airdrops on the mountain. The majority of the military personnel who conducted the assessment will be leaving Iraq in the coming days. And I just want to say that as commander in chief, I could not be prouder of the men and women of our military who carried out this humanitarian operation almost flawlessly. I'm very grateful to them. And I know that those who are trapped on that mountain are extraordinarily grateful as well. Now, the situation remains dire for Iraqis subject to ISIL's terror through the country. And this includes minorities like Yezidis and Iraqi Christians. It also includes many Sunnis, Shia and Kurds. We're going to be working with our international partners to provide humanitarian assistance to those who are suffering in northern Iraq. Wherever we have capabilities and we can carry out effective missions like the one we carried out on Mount Sinjar without committing combat troops on the ground, we obviously feel a great urge to provide some humanitarian relief to the situation. And I've been very encouraged by the interests of our international partners in helping on these kinds of efforts as well. Full Screen Autoplay Close Caption Demonstrations, social media and talk shows swirled with anger aimed at both Michael Brown's death and the violent protests that followed the shooting of the unarmed teen Saturday night Aug. 13, 2014 Police officers work their way north on West Florissant Avenue in Ferguson, Mo., clearing the road of people. Robert Cohen/St. Louis Post-Dispatch via AP Buy Photo
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Young, male and feminist - if only there were more of them When I talk to boys and young men at school and university about why they don't call themselves feminists, the answer is never "because I hate women." Instead, they tend to express reservations about "female supremacy" or "man-hating." There's still a lot of confusion about the word. This week, HeForShe, the United Nations campaign aimed at engaging men in the battle for gender equality, kicks off its #GetFree tour, visiting universities and talking to students about the issue. So I spoke to a group of young male feminists to ask them how big a battle it will be to bring their peers into the feminist fold, and how difficult it is for young men to speak out about sexism in 2015. A 23-year-old research student, who wanted to remain anonymous, told me: "I think most young men would not identify as feminists, either because they don't like the word, or just [because of] a more general lack of knowledge of feminism, or fear that it amounts to a chip off their masculinity." Luke Bonnett, a 29-year-old engineering consultant, says: "It's not something that young men talk about, at least not among my circle of friends. Often, when someone knows better but is still sexist, it's difficult to convince them why what they're doing isn't acceptable and it's not just "political correctness gone mad."" Sam Harman, a second-year student at Oxford University, adds: "I think perhaps the crucial factor for young men in these kinds of situations is how they think the room will react. If they're likely to get a good reaction, they'll tend to speak out. If they think they will come across as a nit-picker or a "sissy," it's far rarer." Stephen Burrell, 27, is a PhD student at Durham University researching domestic violence prevention work with young men. He agrees that anxiety about masculinity is a key issue. "There's a huge amount of pressure among your peers - especially in environments such as school or university - to behave in certain, "masculine" ways, which frequently involve highly sexist and misogynistic behaviour." But Ethan Vince-Urwin, 20, a student at the University of York, says: "I think an increasing number of young men are beginning to feel very strongly about the issue and are standing up and being counted. I used to feel like feminism was something that only women could be part of, but it now portrays itself as a much more inclusive movement." On my visits to schools and universities, it has been clear that behaviours such as sexual harassment, rape jokes and sexist abuse are the preserve of a very small but vocal minority of young men. Most of my interviewees agree that those identifying as feminists - outwardly, at least - are also probably in the minority. So what about the critical mass of guys in between? Could engaging them be the key to swaying the balance? Burrell says: "To refuse to go along with sexism and to speak out against it amidst such pressure can be really difficult - I know because I have often failed to do it myself. But as soon as one guy does it, they might be surprised about just how many of their peers agree with them, and how many were also too scared to say something." They say it also helps if discussions include the aspects of gender inequality and stereotypes that most directly affect boys. Hugh Taylor, 27, is a volunteer with Great Men, a project from the gender equality charity The GREAT Initiative, which runs workshops in schools with boys and young men aged 12-18. He says: "It's important to note that things we might traditionally view as feminism or sexism make up only a small part of what we talk about. The main objective is to give them a platform to discuss issues that can arise from gender in general, and to try instil a sense of healthy masculinity. From this the discussion often leans towards issues such as homophobia or depression in young men and male suicide rates. "From the boys in the workshops, misunderstanding is pretty common, but open hostility less so," he says. "I've always been pleasantly surprised just how many young people actually seem to have a good grip on these issues. All that's been missing is the chance to vocalise their opinions." The young men I interview all feel that the problem is a lack of understanding about feminism, rather than widespread antipathy towards it. Refreshingly, instead of calling for feminism to be "rebranded," most of them point to education and male role models as the key to changing attitudes. Callum Lynch, a 24-year-old student, says: "I think men should be unashamedly open about identifying as a feminist to help to remove the unwarranted stigma surrounding the term."
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TBS to air David Spade's 'Rules of Engagement' reruns Actor David Spade arrives for the UNICEF Ball at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills, California on December 8, 2011. UPI/Jim Ruymen License photo CULVER CITY, Calif., Dec. 20 (UPI) -- Sony Pictures Television says it has sold the cable syndication rights to its American comedy series, "Rules of Engagement," to TBS. The announcement was made Wednesday by John Weiser, president of U.S. distribution for Sony Pictures Television. "We recently shot our 100th episode, which speaks to the ongoing appeal of this series and its cast," Weiser said in a statement. "This show consistently outperforms its competition in adult demos and households and we're very excited to be partnering with our friends at Turner Broadcasting." The show stars David Spade, Oliver Hudson, Bianca Kajlich, Patrick Warburton, Megyn Price and Adhir Kalyan.
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"Right now, what we've seen is just a small part of the users who want to upgrade to 4G," said Lu. "The broader set of consumers, the relatively mainstream ones who want a large screen, are still waiting for the iPhone 6. So when that comes, the effect on high-end brands like Samsung will be even bigger." Kang at Counterpoint also said an iPhone with a large screen would "go directly into Samsung's territory" and Samsung may respond with something unique, such as a curved display. Apple is confident it can gain further traction in China thanks to its relationship with China Mobile and an army of some 150,000 Chinese developers making apps for the local App Store. "They continue to do the roll-out," Apple Chief Financial Officer Luca Maestri told Reuters this week, referring to China Mobile's 4G network. "They continue to add points of sale, they're starting to do more marketing activities, so we think we have a really good runway in front of us with China Mobile." (Reporting by Beijing Newsroon; Additional reporting by Edwin Chan, Christina Farr in SAN FRANCISCO and Tony Munroe in SEOUL; Editing by Miyoung Kim and Ian Geoghegan)
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Hong Kong tycoon, ex-official sentenced over corruption
Billionaire Thomas Kwok sentenced to five years on misconduct charge Hong Kong's former No.2 official sentenced to seven and a half years Rafael Hui, 66, is the highest-ranking former official to be tried in Hong Kong Property tycoon's brother acquitted by jury Hong Kong (CNN) -- A billionaire who jointly controlled Asia's biggest property development company and a man who was once Hong Kong's second-ranked official were sentenced to prison for conspiracy to commit misconduct in one of the city's most significant corruption trials. Tycoon Thomas Kwok received a five year sentence Tuesday, and former chief secretary Rafael Hui got seven and a half years, after having been found guilty by a Hong Kong high court jury last week. Kwok was also ordered to pay a $64,453 fine and $1.6 million in costs to the prosecution, while Hui was ordered to pay the Hong Kong government $1.4 million, equivalent to the amount of bribes taken. The main question during their trial was whether Kwok and his younger brother, Raymond Kwok, had bought the allegiance of Hui when he was in public office, in offenses spanning nearly a decade. The brothers, ranked 86th on the 2014 Forbes list of the world's richest people, were co-chairs of the developer giant Sun Hung Kai, which is responsible for many of Hong Kong's most iconic skyscrapers. The jury found the older Kwok, 63, guilty of the charge of conspiracy to commit misconduct, for having bribed Hui between 2005 and 2007. Raymond Kwok was cleared of all charges. In Hong Kong, the maximum penalty for misconduct and conspiracy for misconduct is seven years in prison and an unlimited fine. In passing sentence, Judge Andrew Macrae said he had discounted a year of imprisonment from Kwok's sentence to reflect his philanthropic work. Kwok is also prohibited from serving as director of a company for five years. Last week, he resigned from his position at Sun Hung Kai, and his son, Adam Kwok, was named the company's next executive director. In a sentencing hearing Monday, Kwok's lawyer Clare Montgomery said her client was a man of good character with no previous convictions. She added that the conspiracy to commit misconduct charge related only to a short period of time and the court could not say whether or not he was the leader of that conspiracy. Montgomery also added that imprisonment would be a burden on his wife and his 86-year-old mother, who is in poor health. Ex-city official convicted Hui, 66, is the highest-ranking former official to be tried in Hong Kong. The court looked into whether Hui received monetary and housing benefits from the Kwoks in return for government decisions favorable to the company. The charges related to accepting rent-free apartments, unsecured loans and a consultancy agreement with the property company. The jury found him guilty on three counts of misconduct in a public office, conspiracy to commit misconduct in public office and conspiracy to offer an advantage to a public servant. Judge Macrae said that, as the instigator of the corruption, Hui should receive the harsher sentence. The judge said that, had he not committed the offending, Hui may have been the finest chief secretary in the territory's recent history. He said the offending did nothing to dispel the perception in Hong Kong that government and business leaders were "cozying up." The jury also found Thomas Chan, who was responsible for land acquisition at the company and Francis Kwan, a former Hong Kong Stock Exchange official, guilty of making a series of payments to Hui. During the sentencing hearing yesterday, Hui's defence lawyer Edwin Choy read out a mitigation letter from the former chief executive of Hong Kong, Donald Tsang. In his letter, Tsang said: "I was devastated when the jury found him guilty." The former leader of Hong Kong described Hui as an "extraordinary" and "outstanding person." He also called on the judge to take into account Hui's contribution to the city's economy, including his role in protecting Hong Kong during the Asian financial crisis in 1997. The case caused a media frenzy in the city, where real estate is a local obsession. Sun Hung Kai, which helped to build some of the tallest buildings in the city's celebrated skyline, contributed to the Kwok brothers' estimated $18.3 billion fortune. Hong Kong, a special administrative region of China, is considered to be one of the world's least corrupt territories. According to Transparency International's 2013 Corruptions Perceptions Index, Hong Kong is the 15th least corrupt territory in the world -- with the United States, by comparison, ranked 19th. CNN's Paul Armstrong and Vicky Wong contributed to this report.
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This is a partial list of breweries in Pennsylvania. In 2012 there were 134 licensed breweries in Pennsylvania. Only the notable ones are listed here. One of these breweries is America's longest established, D.G. Yuengling & Son. Other nationally known brands that are made in Pennsylvania include Victory Brewing Company's Hop Devil and Weyerbacher's Merry Monks. Some of these breweries also feature a restaurant or snack bar at their breweries. Brewpubs in Pennsylvania do not distribute their products beyond the premises. ==Breweries==
The breweries listed here distribute their products beyond their own premises, unless they are designated as Brewpubs:
===Southeastern Pennsylvania===
Crime & Punishment Brewing Co., Philadelphia - Brewpub, founded in 2014. Dock Street Brewing Company, founded in 1985
Pennsylvania|Media]], North Wales, Philadelphia, Phoenixville, West Chester - Brewpub, founded in 1994
Lancaster Brewing Company, Lancaster, founded in 2001
Lion Brewery, Inc., Wilkes-Barre, founded in 1909 (a.k.a. Gibbons Brewery 1943-1974)
Philadelphia Brewing Company, Philadelphia, founded in 2007
Reading Brewing Company, Reading (revived the former trademark of, but is otherwise unrelated to, the original Reading Brewing Company, which closed in 1976)
Sly Fox Brewing Company, Pottstown - Brewpub
Stoudt's Brewing Company, Adamstown, founded in 1987
Tired Hands Brewing Company, Ardmore - Brewpub
Victory Brewing Company, Downingtown - Brewpub, founded in 1996
Weyerbacher Brewing Company, Easton, founded in 1995
Yards Brewing Company, Philadelphia, founded in 1994
D. G. Yuengling & Son, Pottsville, established in 1829
===Central Pennsylvania===
Appalachian Brewing Company, Harrisburg, Gettysburg, Mechanicsburg, Collegeville, Lititz formed in 1994
Otto's Pub and Brewery, State College, founded in 2002
Tröegs Brewing Company, Hershey, founded in 1996
===Southwestern Pennsylvania===
The Church Brew Works, Pittsburgh, founded in 1996
City Brewing Company, Latrobe; formerly Latrobe Brewing (the producers of Rolling Rock), now a contract brewer for national brands
Duquesne Brewing Company, Pittsburgh, founded in 2011 (revived the former trademark of, but is otherwise unrelated to, the original Duquesne Brewing Company, which closed in 1972)
East End Brewing Company, Pittsburgh, founded 2003
Fort Pitt Brewing Company, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1906-1957
Iron City Brewing Company, Pittsburgh, founded in 1899 (formerly Pittsburgh Brewing Company)
Pennsylvania Brewing Company, Pittsburgh, formed in 1986
===Northwestern Pennsylvania===
Straub Beer, St. Marys, founded in 1872
==Defunct breweries and brewpubs==
John F. Betz & Sons, Philadelphia, founded in 1775 as the Robert Hare & J. Warren Peter Brewery, closed in 1939
Christian Schmidt Brewing Company, Philadelphia, founded as Robert Coutrennay Brewery in 1859, the Christian Schmidt & Sons Brewing Company was sold in 1987 to G. Heileman Brewing Company of La Crosse, Wisconsin
Duquesne Brewing Company, Pittsburgh (1899–1972)
Fuhrmann & Schmidt Brewing Company, Shamokin, began operations in 1854 as the Eagle Run Brewery, bought by H. Ortlieb Brewing Company in 1966, ceased operations in spring 1976
Independent Brewing Company of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, founded in 1905 as a conglomerate of fifteen breweries; dissolved in 1933
Latrobe Brewing Company, Latrobe, founded in 1893, closed in 2006. Rolling Rock now brewed by Anheuser-Bush in Newark, New Jersey. Mount Carbon Brewery, Pottsville, founded in 1845 as George Lauer, closed in 1976
Point Brewery, Fort Pitt, founded by James O'Hara in 1803 on the site of a smaller, pre-existing brewery that had been in existence since at least 1795. Closed in 1860. == See also ==
Beer in the United States
List of breweries in the United States
List of microbreweries
==References==
==External links==
Pennsylvania breweries directory at RateBeer.com
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania-related lists
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F1: Lotus team principal Eric Boullier to hold talks with both Kimi Raikkonen and Romain Grosjean after India clash Lotus team principal Eric Boullier has promised to sit down for talks with Kimi Raikkonen and Romain Grosjean in Abu Dhabi later this week to ensure there is no repeat of the incident that almost saw both cars come to grief in Sunday's Indian Grand Prix. Grosjean - charging back from 17th place on the starting grid - was challenging Raikkonen for third place on lap 56 of 60 when the Frenchman was forced wide by the Finn, who was struggling on badly-worn tyres. With the Ferrari of Felipe Massa closing in, the incident led to an angry exchange over the team radio, with an engineer telling Raikkonen to "get out of the ******* way." After the Finn delivered a colourful retort of his own Grosjean was finally able to get past on his way to claiming the bottom step on the podium, while Raikkonen slipped back to an eventual seventh place at the chequered flag. The dynamic in the Lotus team has changed dramatically since it was confirmed the Raikkonen would leave for Ferrari at the end of the season, with Grosjean now very much in the ascendancy and on a run of three straight podium finishes. There is still room for fireworks between the pair over the final three races, beginning in Abu Dhabi in just a few days, but Boullier hopes calm heads will prevail. Speaking about Sunday's near-miss, Boullier told reporters: "They are free to race each other, but it is true that we were maybe expecting a little bit of an easier manoeuvre. You're never happy when you see both cars fighting and one car going off, so you just make sure they fight in the team's interest. "I'm going to speak to both of them in Abu Dhabi. It's true that we are working for these guys to deliver, but there is a team to think about." Boullier insisted nothing should be read into the decision to force Raikkonen to move aside. "If his tyres hadn't dropped off we would say let them race," he said. "Kimi is a competitor so obviously he is racing everybody and I can understand that. "But when the tyres are dropping off and you are two seconds off the pace, if it's your team-mate you don't have to make a drama with this and you have to bring the cars as high in the ranking for yourself and for the team. But don't stop the other guy bringing points home for the team." Lotus are expected this week to confirm Grosjean will be retained next season, while the identity of Raikkonen's replacement - with Sauber's Nico Hulkenberg top of Bouiller's wish-list - could also be announced.
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Suspected killer to be a minister in new Indian government: Aide of country's newly-elected PM tipped to join his administration after helping mastermind victory Amit Shah faces charges link to killing of 3 alleged Muslim terrorists Claims charges are politically motivated to discredit new leadership Was drafted in by controversial new PM Narendra Modi for campaign By Daily Mail Reporter
A close aide of newly-elected Indian prime minister Narendra Modi is tipped to join his government despite facing three charges of murder. Amit Shah, a former minister in Mr Modi's home state of Gujerat, helped mastermind the election victory that swept the controversial Hindu nationalist to power on Friday. He was appointed to run the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) campaign in Uttar Pradesh, India's biggest state. Amit Shah (centre) is facing charges linked to the killing of three alleged Muslim terrorists in Gujerat His efforts secured 71 of the 80 seats in the state - a significant proportion of the country's 543 MPs. The Congress party only secured 44 seats nationwide. As a reward, Shah is expected to be handed a top job in the new administration when it is announced today. Mr Shah faces murder charges linked to the killings by police of three alleged Muslim terrorists in Gujerat, where he was home minister. He denies the charges, which he says are politically motivated to discredit the new leadership. According to recent figures, India has a record number of politicians facing criminal charges with more than a third of acting officials. Mr Modi, who was chief minister in Gujerat, faced criticism in 2002 for not doing more to prevent the slaughter of 2,000 Muslims in reprisal attacks in the state. He masterminded the campaign that gave Narendra Modi (pictured) a landslide victory on Friday Yesterday, he held meetings with leaders at Gujarat Bhavan, a government guesthouse in Delhi. The official building will act as his residence until he moves into 7 Race Course Road, India's equivalent to 10 Downing Street. Voters will be eagerly awaiting the announcement of finance minister - a crucial role for the government that ran on a campaign promising economic revival. As well as boosting economic growth, tackling a fiscal deficit and preparing for a summit of Bric nations (Brazil, Russia, India and China) in Brazil in July, The government will have to boost economic growth, tackle a fiscal deficit and prepare for July's summit of the Bric nations (Brazil, Russia, India and China) in July. Share or comment on this article
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Bullseye host Jim Bowen fears he will never work again after third stroke Bowen revealed he has been left struggling to walk or even talk after stroke The host of eighties game show Bullseye now fears he'll never work again The 78-year-old struggled with his health since suffering first stroke in 2011 By Hannah Parry For Mailonline
Bullseye legend Jim Bowen fears he will never work again after suffering his third debilitating stroke. The former host of the popular darts-based game show revealed he has been left struggling to walk or even talk but admits he is 'one of the lucky ones.' 'I'm still here. And I have had a good life,' he said. 'I'm struggling with my speech now and I am walking with a stick. Bullseye legend Jim Bowen fears he will never work again after suffering his third debilitating stroke 'But the people I meet are very caring. I feel they're looking at me, remembering me before I became damaged goods.' Bowen, 78, has been battling with his health after his first stroke our years ago. Until that day in February 2011, he was in good health and as kept busy with cruise liner appearances and corporate after-dinner speeches - something he fears he will never be able to do again. Bowen, 78, (pictured with his wife Phyllis) been battling with his health after his first stroke our years ago 'I had a good after-dinner speech and earned a decent living doing it,' he told the Mirror. 'I was telling stories about my act. But they want more than that now. They want filth for a start.' Bowen had often enjoyed three or four pints a night at his local village pub in the Lune Valley, Lancashire, although he had emphysema from his former 80-cigarettes-a-day habit, which he quit in 1973. But the strokes have sadly robbed the outgoing, genial host of much of his independence. 'In this situation, you fight to make sure the demon of defeat doesn't get on top. I don't want to pack it in,' he said, following his first stroke. In 2012, Bowen had begun to overcome some of the after-effects of his stroke and went back on the road with his one-man show; You Can't Beat A Bit Of Bully. 'I need a reason to get out of bed because once you give in - and I have been near to it - you're finished,' he said at the time. 'There have been moments when it has been dark, but never black. 'The stroke damaged me psychologically. I realised I wasn't going to be able to do most of the things I want to.' Bowen made his name on ITV's The Comedians before presenting Bullseye, a mix of darts and a pub quiz show, which ran from 1981 to 1995. It can still be seen on daily repeats on Challenge TV and remains popular for its retro feel and notoriously naff prices. Bowen made his name on ITV's The Comedians before presenting Bullseye, a mix of darts and a pub quiz show, which ran from 1981 to 1995 In the Eighties, Jim was famous enough to be lampooned on Spitting Image with his famous catchphrase: 'Super. Smashing. Great.' Terry Wogan once calculated 41 utterances of'smashing' in a 25-minute show. Other catchphrases from the show included: 'You can't beat a bit of Bully' - a reference to the game's mascot, a bull in a dart player's shirt. Then there was 'BFH' - bus fare home, which was all people would get if they didn't win. The prizes were celebrated for being inappropriate - a couple from a tower block in Walsall won a speedboat - or undesirable - an alarm clock for every room. Bowen admits that getting the Bullseye job was '90 per cent luck'. 'I always said the game was the star. It was downmarket, but accessible. Joe Public could identify with my fallibilities,' he added. It can still be seen on daily repeats on Challenge TV and remains popular for its retro feel and notoriously naff or simply inappropriate prizes (such as a speedboat for a couple in Walsall, in the West Midlands) Bowen always admitted his failings as a slick show host was the key to Bulleye's success 'Game shows today are too high-tech with a £1 million prize. The nice thing about us was they were excited if they won a toaster. But that was 31 years ago when not every household had a toaster. People lose sight of that.' Before Bullseye, Bowen trained as a PE teacher - where he met his wife Phyllis.
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Duhatschek: The voice of the Calgary Flames call it a career Every broadcaster that achieves some level of longevity and notoriety eventually develops a signature catch phrase of their own that eventually comes to define their voice and presenting style. "Do you believe in miracles?" has been associated with Al Michaels ever since the 1980 Miracle On Ice. For Peter Maher, the line that everybody remembers was lifted from a top-40 pop song back in the mid-1980s, and dates back to a memorable seven-game series between the Calgary Flames and the Edmonton Oilers during the heyday of the Battle of Alberta. Calgary had the Oilers on the ropes before Game 6 on a day when Maher, listening to the radio, heard "Yeah, baby!" as a song refrain and it stuck in his head. He had thought to work it into his broadcast that night, but the Flames couldn't oblige with a victory. Up in Edmonton for Game 7, on the memorable night that Oilers" defenceman Steve Smith accidentally shot the puck past his own goaltender Grant Fuhr to give Calgary an upset victory, Maher trotted it out at the top of his lungs. "Yeah, baby!" resonated over the airwaves for days, helping to celebrate that win and many others during the 32 years Maher was behind the microphone for the Flames" radio broadcasts. He was remembering that moment on Wednesday morning at a packed news conference in the Saddledome, where he announced his retirement. Maher was the 2006 winner of the Foster Hewitt Award, the Hockey Hall Of Fame's way of honouring distinguished broadcasters. In a career that began calling Campbellton, N.B. Tigers games on CKNB and included three years in Toronto as the play-by-play voice of the Maple Leafs, Maher broadcast over 3,100 games. Maher was also the television play-by-play voice of the Maple Leafs for mid-week games on CHCH-TV during the mid-1980s. In his time behind the microphone in Calgary - he took over play-by-play duties from Bart Dailley in the team's second season - he didn't miss a game, despite some nights when he could barely croak out his call because of a cold or other throat ailment. Maher became a beloved figure in Calgary - both his name and his trademark call were trending topics on Twitter nationally on Tuesday night and into Wednesday morning - because his voice packed such a powerful punch. He would use his signature phrase only to signify important moments in franchise history - from Lanny McDonald's 500th career goal to Calgary's one-and-only Stanley Cup championship in 1989. Maher also handled the radio play-by-play of Canada's 2010 Olympic gold-medal victory over the United States for Rogers Sportsnet and his call of the Golden Goal- scored by fellow Maratimer Sidney Crosby and assisted by long-time Flame Jarome Iginla - elicited a series of "Yeah, baby!" calls. Maher said he determined to retire now, partly on the counsel of long-time friend and former federal cabinet minister Doug Young, who advised him last summer it was always better to leave a job early rather than stay on too long. Many tributes to Maher poured in after his retirement announcement, but probably Flames" team president Ken King summed it best: "Today, we lost our voice." No successor to Maher has been named.
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Subsequent comments should be made on the appropriate discussion page (such as the template's talk page or in a deletion review). No further edits should be made to this page. The result of the debate was deletion of all. RyanGerbil10(Говорить!) I am also listing Bookneighbors and Endbookneighbor. These templates are not needed. Every book should have an infobox, and if it is part of a series, has the "preceeded by" and "followed by" fields. There is no need for this template. i (talk)
Keep, I find it more conveinent to just click the link in the bookneighbor template, then having to always scroll down to the bottom of the infobox, and it also (in my opinion) it looks nice. Neutral leaning toward delete; it appears that this is redundant to the 'preceded' and 'followed' fields in the infobox. As it's used in articles, it also is redundant to the series templates at the bottom of the articles. Also, as it's placed in Lord Loss it could be confusing - what series? was my first question. It was like a shortcut to Demonata at the top of the page.SkierRMH
Delete. Redundant to links in the infobox, and probably in the majority of cases nav templates at the bottom. It is also not particularly clear that they are part of a series, or which series they are part of. They also place links before any other content and, along with the previous points, breaks Accessibility. Infobox and navbox templates are sufficient, we don't need it three times! mattbr
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The following discussion is an archived debate of the proposed deletion of the template below. Please do not modify it. Subsequent comments should be made on the appropriate discussion page (such as the template's talk page or in a deletion review). No further edits should be made to this page. The result of the debate was redirect. RyanGerbil10(Говорить!) This template is currently orphaned and also includes images with questionable copyright status. — PeeJay
Comment - the template also seems to have been superceded by Primera División de España. - PeeJay
Delete as redundant and possible copyright violation. Qwghlm
Delete as redundant and orphaned. Woodym555
Keep - vital and important information. If delete this template, also delete this Premier League seasons. - Raymond Cruise
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Delete redundant, orphaned, possible copyvio. Doczilla
Redirect - if I were writing an article and wanted to include this template, I would naturally believe that it was located at La Liga seasons. So why not make it a redirect? ugen64
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The following discussion is an archived debate of the proposed deletion of the template below. Please do not modify it. Subsequent comments should be made on the appropriate discussion page (such as the template's talk page or in a deletion review). No further edits should be made to this page. The result of the debate was deletion. RyanGerbil10(Говорить!) I'm not sure what's it's suppose to be for, but somehow it went from | to something about Pokemon. Looking at the history, it looks like vandalism, but wasn't being used anyway. Rocket000. Delete as unused, maybe a try at a "see also" (?). Creation edit summary shows as a recreation of... but unable to find the original. (See also ¿) SkierRMH
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In an Autonomously Driven Future, Whither Automotive Reviews? As Henry Fountain writes in this Sunday's Automobiles section, the era of the autonomous vehicle may be nigh. A pursuit long derided by skeptics as an after-school science-club experiment has evolved into a potentially transformative force in the automotive industry. He writes: With all the research efforts, there is a growing consensus among transportation experts that self-driving cars are coming, sooner than later, and that the potential benefits -- in crashes, deaths and injuries avoided, and in roads used more efficiently, to name a few -- are enormous. Already, Florida, Nevada and California have made self-driving cars legal for testing purposes, giving each car, in effect, its own driver's license. Reading Mr. Fountain's report, we at Wheels were struck by the potential ramifications of an autonomously driven future, not just for manufacturers and transportation infrastructure but for the car-review beat as well. Would car hacks be forced to trade their driving gloves for a pair of bifocals for parsing binary code produced by the vehicle's mainframe? Would brake feel be a calculation determined by a sensor, not a Nike? And could the mud-flaps news beat absorb the resulting flood of refugees from automotive media? In the comments below, tell us what other ramifications we might expect if the passenger car became but another automated appliance in our lives.
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BP Expects to Resume Drilling in Gulf of Mexico Reuters LONDON -- BP expects to be back drilling in the Gulf of Mexico, where a rig explosion last year killed 11 men and caused the biggest offshore oil spill in U.S. history, in the second half of this year. After BP PLC reported Wednesday that net profits rose 16 percent in the first quarter, company officials acknowledged the company has applied for permits to restart drilling in the Gulf. The U.S. government lifted a moratorium on deepwater drilling in the Gulf earlier this year, citing improved security standards and the need to protect communities and workers whose livelihoods depend on drilling. The costs of the spill have driven BP to make numerous asset sales, boosting net profits in the first quarter to $7.2 billion. But replacement cost profit, the measure most closely watched by analysts to indicate an oil company's health, fell 2 percent as lower production and higher charges from the spill overrode the benefits of a rising crude oil price. Revenue rose 18 percent to $88.3 billion for the three months to March 31 after the company sold off more than $24 billion in assets to pay for the Gulf spill. Those asset sales led to a fall in production, however, lowering replacement cost profit to $5.48 billion. The measure is closely watched by analysts because it excludes changes in the value of crude inventories and measures the amount it would cost to replace assets at current prices. It also excludes one-offs such as asset sales. Chief Executive Bob Dudley has been targeting higher growth exploration to reverse a 30 percent drop in BP's share price since the Deepwater Horizon exploded on April 20, 2010. "BP is in the midst of major change as we work to reset focus for the company and begin the task of rebuilding long-term sustainable value for our shareholders," Chief Financial Officer Byron Grote said on a conference call to analysts. The stock was up 0.2 percent at $7.67 on Wednesday, but continues to underperform the broader oil and gas sector amid uncertainty about the final spill costs and dismay over a botched Russian deal that is key for renewed growth. "The group's future strategy is in disarray, with Russian partners feuding, while rivals such as Shell continue to steal ground," said Keith Bowman, equity analyst at Hargreaves Lansdown Stockbrokers. Grote said the company was "keenly aware of the loss of value that has occurred over the past year." "We are committed to recovering that lost value, both by delivering sustainable long-term performance and by addressing the uncertainties that we face in the U.S., Russia and elsewhere," he added. Grote said BP has applied for permits to restart drilling in the Gulf of Mexico and "expects to be back and actively drilling in the second half of this year." Fergus MacLeod, head of investor relations, added BP was working toward a "phased resumption of activities toward the middle of the year." It has four development rigs operating at its Thunderhorse platform, another two at its Atlantis platform and an exploration and appraisal rig at another location. MacLeod said the company was subject to very distinct criteria to meet new regulatory requirements on the testing of blowout preventers -- the equipment that failed last year -- and worst case scenarios for potential spills and containment. The catastrophe in the Gulf caused BP to plunge to its first full-year loss in almost 20 years in 2010 and forced the resignation of chief executive Tony Hayward. The first quarter results include a $400 million pretax charge for the oil spill, adding to $40.9 billion set aside by the company last year. BP last week sued Transocean, the owner of the rig, and contractor Halliburton, for around $40 billion each in damages, based on its estimates of its liabilities. But the court cases are likely to take years and BP could face tens of billions of dollars more in fines and penalties if it is prosecuted. In the meantime, production levels have fallen as the London-based company sold oil fields and refineries and U.S. regulators banned further drilling in the Gulf of Mexico. BP said that production in the first quarter was 3.58 million barrels of oil equivalent per day, an 11 percent drop on the year. However, it said the fall was only 7 percent after adjusting for the effect of acquisitions, divestments and entitlements in production-sharing agreements. The production decrease primarily reflected the drilling moratorium in the Gulf, higher turnaround and maintenance activity in the North Sea and in Angola and an interruption to the Trans-Alaska Pipeline System. Ranged against that production decline was a fire sale of assets that has so far brought in some $24 billion to help pay for the Gulf spill.
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Mario Balotelli will not appeal ban for crass tweet Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli will not appeal against his one-match ban imposed for posting racist and anti-semitic comments on social media. The Italy international was given the suspension, a £25,000 fine and will have to attend an education course following the decision of an independent disciplinary panel. The panel issued the punishment yesterday after the 24-year-old admitted to an aggravated breach of Football Association Rule E3, relating to references of ethnic origin, colour, race, nationality or religion or belief, after his posting of an image of computer game character Super Mario on Instagram which included the words "jumps like a black man and grabs coins like a Jew." It means he will miss Sunday's visit of Arsenal, although there were doubts over his fitness anyway as he did not travel to Bournemouth for the Reds" 3-1 Capital One Cup victory on Wednesday because he was having treatment on a groin injury. Having submitted detailed mitigation, Balotelli apologised again after the verdict. "Following the recent events related to my Super Mario post, the FA decision has made clear that it was wrong," he wrote on Twitter. "I am sorry that my team-mates and supporters of Liverpool FC have to be penalised for something I did and now come to regret. It is my intention to comply with the decision of the FA and make sure it never happens again." He could, however, face further internal sanctions as the club said they had not ruled out action against him.
• Subscribe to our daily newsletter (requires registration) and get the latest news, sport and business headlines delivered to your inbox every morning • You can also follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Google + "The club acknowledges the decision reached by the independent panel and due consideration will be given to the written judgement once we receive it from the FA," said a spokesman for the club. "Any further action taken by ourselves in relation to this matter is between the club and player." The day after his posting - which he quickly deleted - Balotelli apologised, writing on Twitter: "I apologise if I've offended anyone. The post was meant to be anti-racist with humour. I now understand that out of context [it] may have the opposite effect." In a statement the FA said: "Following an independent regulatory commission hearing today Mario Balotelli has been fined £25,000, suspended for one match with immediate effect, subject to any appeal, and warned as to his future conduct after he admitted breaching FA rules in relation to social media. "The charge was that an image the Liverpool player posted on social media was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper, contrary to FA rule E3 (1). "Furthermore, the posting was considered to be an "aggravated breach" as defined in FA rule E3 (2) in that it included a reference to ethnic origin and/or colour and/or race and/or nationality and/or religion or belief. "Mr Balotelli has also been ordered to attend an education programme." Meanwhile, Leicester boss Nigel Pearson has welcomed the chance to have a personal hearing with the FA. The Foxes manager will have a hearing today after he was alleged to have "used abusive and/or insulting words towards a spectator." He got into a heated row with a fan during Leicester's 3-1 defeat to Liverpool this month. Pearson refused to say sorry and is looking forward to his hearing before Leicester's Barclays Premier League trip to West Ham. "I'm interested in going down there and having a chance to see exactly what goes on," he said, with Leicester bottom of the league having not won in 11 games. He added when asked about not apologising: "I don't intend to make any more statements on that issue at all, I'll go and be present and see what happens." Terry Robinson was sacked as director of football at the King Power Stadium on Monday and replaced by Jon Rudkin. Pearson admitted he was sad to see him go, adding: "It's a decision which has been made from above."
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Google plants seeds for its innovation destruction [Update] (MoneyWatch) Google (GOOG) has reportedly effectively ended its long-standing policy of letting employees put 20 percent of their time into their own projects. That freedom to create has helped define the company's reputation as a haven for creativity. The reason may well be the need for Google to focus and not scatter its resources and attention in too many directions. But at a time when competition has sharply increased and impressive technology become commonplace, significant innovation is a key to business success. [Update 19-Aug-2013 1:30pm: According to an official source at Google who did not wish to be named or directly quoted, the company still wants engineers to work on side projects -- the 20 percent ones -- that interest them. Even if the hours don't add up to 20 percent, the person said that the spirit of having engineers develop their own ideas was core to Google's culture.] Not that the company has necessarily outlawed personal project time: Some Google engineers insist that personal project time is still available. Others, though, say that 20 percent time is effectively dead because career advancement is more tied to main projects, meaning that 20 percent time becomes 120 percent time -- what engineers and designers do over and above regular work. What's to keep them from then developing ideas on personal time and starting their own businesses? On the surface, it might seem foolish to think of Google possibly losing an innovative edge. After all, the company's Android mobile operating system has a 79 percent market share, according to Gartner. Such projects as Google Glass (a new patent hints at monetization schemes) and self-driving cars have garnered enormous attention. It's not as though it skimps on research. In the quarter that ended June 30, R&D spending was about 15 percent of revenue. The year before, the portion was 14 percent. And Google did need to bring some focus to the company. Every service, every product, every piece of software became another voice competing for attention. Larry Page was right when he became CEO to narrow the breadth of activities. Even if there were enough employees to churn out new ideas, there were limited strategic planning and oversight resources in management. Enabling innovation revolution And yet, there's a big "but." There are two types of innovation: Revolutionary and evolutionary. Revolutionary innovation comes when people develop ideas and implementations of them that no one has seen before. Combining touch interfaces, a strong design aesthetic, downloadable apps, and cellular technology resulted in the early iPhone. Recent iPhones have exhibited more evolutionary innovation, in which concepts and products are refined over time. Both types are innovation and both are necessary. Sticking with the first version of something new would leave a company with something that would eventually be seen as relatively crude in execution. However, revolutionary innovation is generally the sort that takes new markets by storm. Such innovation needs freedom to put ideas together and follow trails that may ultimately lead to nowhere. Nothing is guaranteed about revolutionary innovation. And yet, for all the small projects that Google has winnowed out, there have been some winners over time, like Gmail, as Quartz reported. (The site also mentioned AdSense, but that was actually acquired by Google years ago.) If Google is discouraging engineers from working on personal projects, then it depends on management to recognize all good ideas and consistently guess correctly which ones could propel the company into a new phase of growth. Unfortunately, that level of accurate prognostication doesn't exist anywhere. If often takes developing an idea to let others see what might be valuable in it. Maybe Google assumes that wildly speculative idea generation is best served by startups that could be acquired. But there's no guarantee of getting the company and technology you think is critical. Google wanted to invest in Facebook and couldn't. It didn't get to grab Twitter. For better or worse, Google didn't ultimately buy Groupon, although it came close. And the right innovation snapped up by a competitor can be a disaster. One of Google's management strategies that has apparently worked well in the past, whether for developing ideas or attracting the right people, was offering personal project time. Management at 3M created a long-lasting innovation bonanza by instituting personal project time. (Post-It notes were one result.) By moving away from personal projects to become more directed, Google could undo a major foundation of its innovation and competitiveness.
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Unplugged with Miley and Madonna Miley Cyrus and Madonna shared the stage this week for MTV's latest Unplugged show. The explosive pop stars performed a medley of Madonna's hit "Don't Tell Me" and Cyrus" recent smash "We Can't Stop." The 21-year-old singer talked about her admiration for Madonna, a source of inspiration in her career: "I want to always embrace new artists. And as I get older I want to continue to evolve with artists. And that's what I think was so cool about Madonna doing that. It's not looking at me as someone that just looks at her and tries - because I'm not trying to replicate her or be her, but we're standing for a similar freedom." The former Hannah Montana star also talked about her upcoming "Bangerz" tour that, according to the singer, will feature more singing than twerking: "As a musician, trying to figure out how to make all of those samples and those snares come alive - so we're having a lot of fun mixing live and electronic. So for nerdy musicians, it's a lot of fun trying to figure out all of these different sounds. It's actually really cool...I'm not going to get up there and dance because I've got to sing live. So it's like to have things that people can watch other than me, but it be about the music and not about me trying to keep up with choreography and singing and all of that - it's just nice to look at." Cyrus, whose "Bangerz" singles "We Can't Stop" and "Wrecking Ball" were snubbed at the Grammys, is kicking off her tour on Feb.14th. in Vancouver. The second leg of the tour will visit Europe and is currently scheduled to include eighteen shows beginning on May 2 in Amsterdam, and will conclude on June 7 in Zürich.
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Phase 3 INPULSIS™ Trials Published in the New England Journal of Medicine... -- RIDGEFIELD, Conn., May 18, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- RIDGEFIELD, Conn., May 18, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Boehringer Ingelheim announced the results of its two pivotal Phase 3 INPULSIS™ trials (INPULSIS™-1 and -2; NCT01335464 and NCT01335477), which were published online today in the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM). The INPULSIS™ trials evaluated the efficacy and safety of nintedanib, an investigational therapy being studied in people with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). The INPULSIS™ data will also be presented at the 2014 American Thoracic Society (ATS) International Conference in a joint NEJM/Journal of American Medical Association (JAMA) session on May 18 and as a late-breaking oral presentation on May 20. IPF is a rare, progressive and fatal lung disease that causes permanent scarring of the lungs, difficulty breathing and decreases the amount of oxygen the lungs can supply to the body. IPF affects as many as 132,000 Americans. There are currently no FDA-approved treatments. INPULSIS™-1 and -2, which involved a total of 1,061 people with IPF, met the primary endpoint: reduction in the annual rate of decline in forced vital capacity (FVC) over 52 weeks. In these trials, nintedanib reduced the annual rate of FVC decline compared to placebo by 48% in INPULSIS™-1 (-114.7 vs. -239.9 mL/year, respectively [95% CI: 77.7, 172.8]) and by 55% in INPULSIS™-2 (-113.6 vs. -207.3 mL/year, respectively [95% CI: 44.8, 142.7]). "IPF is a very serious disease with a high unmet medical need for which there are currently no FDA-approved treatments," said study investigator, Luca Richeldi, M.D., Ph.D., Professor of Respiratory Medicine, Chair of Interstitial Lung Disease, University of Southampton, Honorary Consultant Physician, University Hospital Southampton. "We are excited by these data because the INPULSIS™ trials suggest evidence of nintedanib's impact on lung function loss in patients with IPF." In both trials, the most prevalent adverse events (AE) were gastrointestinal. Diarrhea was the most frequent AE in the nintedanib groups compared to the placebo groups, and was reported in 61.5% vs. 18.6% of participants in INPULSIS™-1 and 63.2% vs. 18.3% of participants in INPULSIS™-2. Most cases were mild to moderate in intensity (93.7% in INPULSIS™-1 and 95.2% in INPULSIS™-2). In both trials, about 4.5% of people who used nintedanib discontinued treatment due to diarrhea (n=28 of 638). In these clinical trials, investigators had the option of dose reduction or dose interruption to help manage diarrhea. Nausea was the second most common adverse event among patients treated with nintedanib versus placebo, occurring in 22.7% vs. 5.9% of participants in INPULSIS™-1 and 26.1% vs. 7.3% of participants in INPULSIS™-2. The absolute change from baseline in FVC at 52 weeks, a pre-specified secondary endpoint, for nintedanib versus placebo was 109.9 mL in INPULSIS™-1 (-95.1 mL, nintedanib vs. -205.0 mL, placebo [95% CI: 71.3, 148.6]) and 109.8 mL in INPULSIS™-2 (-95.3 mL, nintedanib vs. -205.0 mL, placebo [95% CI: 70.9, 148.6]). The proportion of FVC responders (i.e., categorical change), a pre-specified secondary endpoint, was also measured based on the number of patients who had an absolute decline in FVC of less than 5%, as well as an absolute decline in FVC of less than 10% at 52 weeks. In both trials, more patients treated with nintedanib versus placebo had an absolute decline in FVC of less than 5%: INPULSIS™-1: 52.8% vs. 38.2%, respectively; OR 1.85 [95% CI: 1.28, 2.66]
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John Willard Milnor (born February 20, 1931) is an American mathematician known for his work in differential topology, K-theory and dynamical systems. Milnor is a distinguished professor at Stony Brook University and one of the four mathematicians to have won the Fields Medal, the Wolf Prize, and the Abel Prize (along with Pierre Deligne, Jean-Pierre Serre, and John G. Thompson). ==Early life and career==
Milnor was born on February 20, 1931 in Orange, New Jersey. His father was J. Willard Milnor and his mother was Emily Cox Milnor. As an undergraduate at Princeton University he was named a Putnam Fellow in 1949 and 1950 and also proved the Fary–Milnor theorem. He continued on to graduate school at Princeton under the direction of Ralph Fox and submitted his dissertation, entitled "Isotopy of Links", which concerned link groups (a generalization of the classical knot group) and their associated link structure, in 1954. Upon completing his doctorate he went on to work at Princeton. He was a professor at the Institute for Advanced Study from 1970 to 1990. His students have included Tadatoshi Akiba, Jon Folkman, John Mather, Laurent C. Siebenmann, and Michael Spivak. His wife, Dusa McDuff, is a professor of mathematics at Barnard College. ==Research==
One of his published works is his proof in 1956 of the existence of 7-dimensional spheres with nonstandard differential structure. Later with Michel Kervaire, he showed that the 7-sphere has 15 differentiable structures (28 if one considers orientation).An n-sphere with nonstandard differential structure is called an exotic sphere, a term coined by Milnor. Egbert Brieskorn found simple algebraic equations for 28 complex hypersurfaces in complex 5-space such that their intersection with a small sphere of dimension 9 around a singular point is diffeomorphic to these exotic spheres. Subsequently Milnor worked on the topology of isolated singular points of complex hypersurfaces in general, developing the theory of the Milnor fibration whose fiber has the [type of a bouquet of μ spheres where μ is known as the
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WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange loses extradition battle; granted another chance to appeal Speaking to a packed courtroom, Phillips said the case had "not been simple to resolve," and was decided by a vote of 5 to 2. In a surprise intervention, Assange's legal team asked - and was granted - two weeks to consider lodging an application to reopen the case. The lawyers said that the judges decided the case based on the Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties, but that this point had not been discussed in court. Assange--who shot to international fame when his anti-secrecy Web site spilled official state secrets in the form of Afghanistan and Iraq military reports and a mammoth cache of diplomatic cables--did not appear in court on Wednesday. His lawyers told reporters he was stuck in traffic. Swedish authorities want to question Assange - no charges have been laid - about separate encounters he had with two WikiLeaks volunteers. The volunteers say they had consensual sex with Assange, but at some stage, it became non-consensual. One of the women, described in the courts here as "Miss B," accused Assange of having unwanted sex with her while she was asleep. While Assange insists the sex was consensual, his case before the Supreme Court hinged on a single technicality: was the Swedish prosecutor who issued the European arrest warrant that led to his arrest in December 2010 a valid judicial authority? Only a "competent judicial authority" can issue a European arrest warrant, a system ushered in to speed up extradition between European nations. In a 161-page judgment, the Supreme Court haggles over what, exactly, is meant by the words "judicial authority," ultimately rejecting Assange's arguments that a public prosecutor cannot fall into the category. While the Supreme Court is Britain's highest appellate court for civil cases, Assange has not yet exhausted all of his legal options. Assange can still appeal to the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg, France, which would decide within two weeks whether or not to take the case. If that court declined to take the case, Assange would be extradited to Sweden "as soon as arrangements can be made," according to a statement by the Crown Prosecution Service. If the European court accepts the case, analysts say, the long-running legal battle could drag on for more weeks or months. In February, 2011, a lower court in Britain granted Sweden's extradition request. Assange appealed the ruling and lost, but won permission to appeal to the Supreme Court, which agreed to hear the case before seven judges - two more than normal - because, the court said, of the "great public importance of the issue raised, which is whether a prosecutor is a judicial authority." Assange's lawyers have argued that the allegations lodged against him are politically motivated and said they fear Swedish authorities may hand him over to the United States to face charges under the Espionage Act for leaking State Department diplomatic cables. Over the next two weeks, Assange will remain in Britain under his current bail terms, which include wearing an electronic tag around his ankle and checking in daily with local police. Such is the worldwide interest in the case that the Supreme Court issued a statement last week encouraging visitors who were not attending the Assange judgment to "choose another day to visit the building."
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The Co-operative Group: culture clash The Co-operative Group, the UK's biggest co-op which famously ranges from supermarkets to funeral homes and pharmacies, is in turbulent waters. But instead of running for cover, most of the crew is arguing over the arrangement of the deckchairs. The two men who were to steer the organisation to safer waters, ex-chief executive Euan Sutherland and Paul Myners, the Labour peer and former Marks & Spencer chairman, have now both resigned, one claiming the organisation is ungovernable, the other overwhelmed by resistance to change. The opposition is led by representatives of member co-ops such as The Midcounties. Under the Myners proposals, they stand to lose control while remaining at the heart of a new system of accountability. This is not necessarily a breach with the rightly cherished principles of co-operation. Lord Myners, whose decision to go was first reported in the Guardian on Wednesday night, wanted to professionalise the group's complex structure of governance, characterised by one observer as too large to hold to account but too small to be representative. The Myners plan would replace what he called a "failed" board that took "breathtakingly value-destructive decisions" (it is easy to understand why he might have put people's backs up) with a much smaller group of directors - 10 or 11 as opposed to 21 - with appropriate skills, alongside a handful of directors drawn from the movement. The board would be chaired by an independent person from outside, but accountability would be preserved through the creation of a broader group representing member organisations. That would replace the area boards which now control a majority of votes at the AGM. It is this replication of a PLC-type structure that has offended many of the more traditional co-operatives, the so-called democrats who fear the Myners plan threatens democratic members' control, a founding principle of co-operation. It is easy to interpret this as an unavoidable clash of cultures, as if effective governance by professionals were somehow incompatible with the co-op movement. It is not. But the idea was hugely inflamed by the absurd salaries and vast retention payments approved by the remuneration committee - which included lay members - for Mr Sutherland and other top executives. The nurse and the plasterer and the farmer and the teacher are all valuable and important as representatives of the movement, but it is over-ambitious to suppose they have the skills to oversee the complex range of businesses that make up the Co-op Group - particularly not as it faces what are perilous financial times. The annual results, delayed already, are due next week, and are expected to show a £2bn loss. The report by Sir Christopher Kelly examining how, via a disastrous takeover of the Britannia Building Society, the Co-op Bank went in a matter of months from potential high street challenger to basket case is also due shortly. It too is unlikely to be flattering about the system of oversight. Lord Myners is now set to leave in mid-May, having finalised proposals for reforms that already appear dead in the water. No new group chief executive has been appointed to replace Mr Sutherland, and the bank has discovered it needs another £400m to add to the £1.5bn it has already raised from its new hedge-fund owners. But there is a way out. The Co-op Group is not unique in running into problems in a competitive world. The combination of trading and social objectives require a particular structure, but internationally there are a dozens of possible solutions. Many of them look something like the arrangement Lord Myners proposes, combining more streamlined responsibility with a broader accountability. From New Zealand dairy farmers' Fonterra to Mondragon, Spain's conglomeration of worker-owned businesses, participatory, accountable models have been developed. Every member of the Co-op Group knows that reform is becoming a question of survival. Otherwise the patience of its lenders could just run out.
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Colada is one of the two best-known swords, along with Tizona, of El Cid Campeador. Won in combat from the Count of Barcelona, the sword was presented (along with Tizona) to his sons in law. According to the heroic verses of the Cantar de mio Cid, after his sons-in-law beat his daughters and then abandoned them on the side of the road, El Cid asked for his gifts to be returned. Afterward, he bestowed the sword upon one of his knights, Martín Antolínez. Though its authenticity is doubted, a blade named Colada and traditionally identified with that of El Cid, with the addition of a 16th-century hilt, is preserved in the Royal Palace of Madrid. According to Sebastián de Covarrubias, Colada clearly means a sword made from "acero colado", a process of alloyed steel without impurities. As with Tizona, Colada appears in the epic poem Cantar de mio Cid as a sword that frightens unworthy opponents if wielded by a brave warrior. El Cid gives the sword to Martín Antolínez as a present, and he uses it in the duel against the infante Diego González. ==See also==
Tizona
El Cid
Cantar de mio Cid
Lobera
==Notes==
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Mythological swords
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Poor kids miss out on playtime, doctors say Poor kids miss out on playtime, doctors say - Children's health updated 30 minutes ago Children's health Poor kids miss out on playtime, doctors say Nearly one-third of schools in high-poverty areas have eliminated recess Reuters NEW YORK - Children in poor urban neighborhoods need more chances for old-fashioned playtime in their daily lives, says a new report from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). A number of experts have raised concerns that children these days have little time for unstructured play -- which, they say, is important for kids' physical and mental development. The new report follows another from the AAP a few years ago, which argued that U.S. suburban children are "overscheduled" with formal classes and lessons, leaving them little time for simple play. "That's not the case for poor children," said Dr. Regina M. Milteer, lead author of the new study. "But they're still not getting free, unstructured playtime," she told Reuters Health in an interview. For poor children, in cities in particular, the problems are a lack of safe places to play, parents who are busy trying to pay for housing and other basics and schools that are cutting out recess and physical education to make more time for academics. Schools nationwide have been reducing time for recess and phys ed. But those in poor areas, in particular, are feeling pressure to narrow disparities in student performance. "In close to one-third of schools with the highest poverty rates, recess has been completely eliminated," Milteer said. Nationally, about 70 percent of elementary schools provide recess time every day, according to a survey of U.S. principals out earlier this month. But that's short of what many experts recommend. The American Heart Association says that all children should have 20 minutes of recess each day -- along with two-and-a-half hours of phys ed per week. According to the AAP, playtime is vital for children's development. Milteer said that unstructured play has unique benefits, like sparking children's imaginations, and teaching them social skills and "negotiation." "They learn how to play well in the sandbox," she said. Milteer pointed to a 2009 study of 11,000 U.S. third-graders which found that kids who regularly had recess time got higher ratings from their teachers on classroom behavior. The findings do not prove that recess, per se, was the reason. But, Milteer said, it makes sense that kids, like adults, are better able to focus if they get a little break time from their work. That same study also found that kids who lacked regular recess time were more likely to be black, low-income and live in large cities, versus kids who routinely had recess. One way to help poor urban kids is to "encourage schools to keep recess and phys ed on the schedule," Milteer said. Cities and neighborhood organizations should also provide more "safe spaces" for kids to play, Milteer said. That could mean moves like keeping school playgrounds open in the evenings and weekends, with supervision. Milteer said it's also important for parents to remember that those expensive toys that they often cannot afford are not necessarily the best ones for their children's development anyway. Simple toys and games, and time outdoors with their parents, go a long way, Milteer said. "One thing that children always want is attention from their parents." Copyright 2011 Thomson Reuters. Click for restrictions. More from Children's health
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Jack Little (born Joseph Little 25 January 1885) was a professional English footballer, who played for Croydon Common, Crystal Palace and Sittingbourne. ==Career==
Born in Northumberland, Little played professionally for Croydon Common until the outbreak of World War I in 1914. When Croydon Common were wound up in 1917, Little signed for nearby club and Southern Football League rivals Crystal Palace. Little stayed at Palace as the club went from the Southern League to the Third Division, winning the new Division at the first attempt. Little played in Palace's campaigns in the Second Division. Palace were relegated to the then Division Three South for the 1925-26 season, and this proved to be Little's last with the club. His last match was that season's away 1-1 draw with Gillingham on 3 April 1926, which saw him become the oldest player to appear in first team competitive football for the club at 41 years, 68 days. Little made 42 appearances for Palace in the Southern League, 200 in the Football League and 19 in the FA Cup. After Palace, Little moved on to Sittingbourne. ==References==
1885 births
1965 deaths
English footballers
Association football defenders
Croydon Common F.C. players
Crystal Palace F.C. players
Sittingbourne F.C. players
Southern Football League players
The Football League players
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"We know he's getting on, but in his heyday he would've been running on top of the ground. "They have to be careful how they manage Adam Goodes. They have to get the most out of him." AFL: Julian De Stoop joins Fox Sports News to discuss all the fallout from Sunday's AFL action. HEALY said West Coast youngster Jeremy McGovern "played one of the great games" in defence against the Western Bulldogs on Saturday, especially after fellow defender Mitch Brown went down with a knee injury in the first quarter. Dunstall said: "They need him to be brilliant because they've got nobody else. He spoils when he needs to spoil, but he also finds plenty of the pill. He's been one of the shining lights for the Eagles. "Adam Simpson has got some headaches. He's lost his two go-to key defenders. And you look at their list, they don't have anyone to come in. If McGovern isn't standing out, they're shot."
HAWTHORN president Andrew Newbold said the AFL is losing the battle with illicit drugs. Newbold said the AFL needed a stricter policy to keep players accountable. "If we are going to have a strikes policy, I think it should be two. I think you get one chance," Newbold side. "There's a good argument for zero-tolerance on this stuff. If you choose to play in the AFL, if you choose to take all the benefits that come with playing in the AFL, you need to make a lifestyle choice as well and you need to make some sacrifices in return for the benefits." SEVEN News" Tom Browne reported that at least one player from 15 clubs had recorded a positive sample from hair testing in recent months. According to the agenda of a recent meeting between the AFL and its clubs, the 18 clubs believe the three-strikes policy is too limited. There is also a push for more testing of the hair at more times during the year. Clubs also have concerns when it comes to trading players or drafting free agents, as new clubs aren't aware of how many strikes a player might be on when they are recruited. AFL: Geelong's Steve Johnson could find himself in trouble already with the Match Review Panel after hitting Sam Mitchell in the back in his side's round one clash with Hawthorn at the MCG.
HAWTHORN star midfielder Sam Mitchell was the special guest on the show after his team's scarily impressive win over Geelong at the MCG. Earlier in the day, Geelong's Steve Johnson was reported for unduly rough conduct against Mitchell, who took his time to get to his feet and, eventually, made his way to the interchange bench. However Mitchell played a straight, players-code bat when quizzed about the incident, saying he was "due for a rotation" anyway. "It was just a glancing blow, I didn't need any medical treatment or anything," Mitchell said. "I'm sure he'll be fine. I talked to him afterwards and he said that he thought I'd taken possession of the ball, so he was trying to knock it out of my grasp. No big deal I would think." MITCHELL was asked whether he thought Hawthorn was a better team without Lance Franklin, who defected to Sydney to sign a lucrative contract at the end of 2013. "We're a bit more unpredictable, for sure. We couldn't help but go to Bud when he plays - he's just such a great leading option and his arms are so big and he just draws the footy and your eyes when you've got the ball. You look at what he's doing for Sydney and you'd be pretty happy to have him back to be quite honest," Mitchell said. Sam Mitchell struggled to get to his feet after copping a blow from Geelong's Steve Johnson. Source: Getty Images "But we're playing okay and we've found a way to play without him and it seems to be working at the moment. But that's not to say you wouldn't take him back in a second." THE panel also asked Mitchell about the contentious three-strikes illicit drugs policy. The star Hawks midfielder said AFL players "don't get enough kudos" for "going over and above the current legal drug code." "The players are very driven to get it right. We don't know what the right process is, but there's been a lot of discussions behind the scenes," he said. WITH star Adelaide midfielder Patrick Dangerfield out of contract at season's end, Hawthorn could well make a bid for his services. The Hawks have been successful at luring free agents in recent years, none more so than James Frawley at the end of last season.
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Boris Berezovsky died by hanging, police say 25 March 2013 Last updated at 23:18 A post-mortem examination has found Russian tycoon Boris Berezovsky's death was "consistent with hanging," police have said. Mr Berezovsky, 67, was found dead by an employee on Saturday on a bathroom floor at his home in Berkshire. The examination found nothing to indicate a violent struggle. More tests are to be carried out on the body. Thames Valley Police said investigations at the property would continue for several days. They had earlier said there was no evidence so far that a "third party" was involved. Mr Berezovsky's body was removed from the property in Mill Lane, Ascot overnight on Sunday. The results of further tests, including toxicology and histology examinations, were likely to take several weeks, police said. Crime officers have been carrying out forensic examinations at the property and "these are expected to last several days." "A cordon will remain in place until this work has been completed, to protect the scene," Det Ch Insp Kevin Brown said on Sunday afternoon. "While this important investigative work continues, we are unable to comment on any items found within the property." Mr Berezovsky's body was reportedly found by an employee, who called an ambulance at 15:18 GMT on Saturday. He had not been seen since around 22:30 GMT the previous evening. Diminished wealth Mr Berezovsky emigrated to the UK in 2000. He amassed a fortune in the 1990s following the privatisation of state assets after the collapse of Soviet communism. He survived numerous assassination attempts, including a bomb that decapitated his chauffeur. In 2003 he was granted political asylum in Britain on the grounds that his life would be in danger in Russia. He was married twice and had six children - two with each of his wives and two with a long-term partner. The tycoon's wealth is thought to have considerably diminished in recent years, leaving him struggling to pay debts in the wake of costly court cases. In 2011, Mr Berezovsky reportedly lost more than £100m in a divorce settlement. And, last year, he lost a £3bn ($4.7bn) damages claim against Chelsea Football Club owner Roman Abramovich.
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Your recent flight to safety and the pain of carry trades in the face of Ukraine and the FOMC, charted and worded by Hartnett and BofAML: Looking at total returns, stocks and bonds are up around 4% year-to-date while commodities are down 1.4%. But since July 16th, the day prior to the downing of flight MH17, the US dollar has outperformed all major currencies, cash has outperformed all major asset classes (see Table 1) and the only equity markets showing gains are China, Kazakhstan, Saudi Arabia & Egypt. Of particular note, the combination of a geopolitical flight to quality and concerns about the end of the era of excess liquidity appears to have caused the three big "carry trades" of 2014, high yield bonds, European peripheral bonds and EM debt, to be "carried out": the yield of CCC high yield bonds has surged 143bps, Italian bond yields and CDS are up 20bps, while Brazilian rates are up 80bps all in the past 3 weeks. Meanwhile, government bond yields have fallen to 2014 lows in Germany, France and the UK. Our US rates strategist Priya Misra has lowered her year-end target for the 10-year Treasury yield from 3.5% to 3.1%. Collateral damage from geopolitics and credit markets has been very visible in European equities (only 2 stocks in the Euro Stoxx index, Vivendi & ASML, are up since July 17th) and more recently US stocks, declines being led by industrials and utilities (another carry trade victim). Take from it what you will, but they think this is a 4 to 8 per cent type of correction in the SPX rather than The Big One - they expect 1862 on the S&P (currently 1909) to hold because... On flows: this week's flow data suggest the initial dive is likely over: • Biggest week of outflows from HY funds ever, in dollar terms ($11.4bn); 4th largest week of HY outflows as % AUM ever • Big week of outflows ($20bn) from DM equity funds, biggest since first week of Feb 2014 (which marked the SPX 1738 low) • Treasuries/IG bonds/EM equities see solid ($3-5bn) inflows each On cash: next Tuesday's Fund Manager Survey will reveal how July's 4.5% cash level has changed in the past month; note that the January "correction" was arrested by a jump in cash levels from 4.5% to 4.8%. On banks: a big 8-15% correction is normally foreshadowed by big weakness in banks and broker-dealer stocks; the latter have held up well and, believe it or not, the financials in both the US and Europe have outperformed during the recent sell-off. On contagion: bond traders are fretting about contagion, especially at a time of much lower VAR levels on Wall Street; swap spreads have recently widened (see Chart 2), albeit mostly for regulatory reasons and a bid to risk assets is unlikely to return until swap spreads stop widening - watch USSP2 Curncy. On credit: the underperformance of HY bonds relative to IG bonds was a telling lead indicator (Chart 3) of the sell-off, and the underperformance has yet to stabilize; the good news: our HY team has turned decisively more positive. Michael Contopoulos thinks investors have capitulated out of HY bonds and that now is a good time to add exposure to an asset class still expected to deliver 7- 8% total returns in 2014. So buy the dips? Maybe (not with our money) but here's some Kit Juckes pragmatism to balance the above out: Today, with a very thin economic calendar, at any rate, that is likely simply to continue. let's face it, it's a mid-August Friday and the pool of dip-buyers is too small to cope with the army of risk-reducers. It's a cop-out recommendation, but go with the flow. Today's winners are Bunds, Treasuries, the dollar and the yen. Part of the problem is that while spreads are wider, equities and EM currencies weaker, the move just isn't very big (yet). The VIX is only at levels reached in March, and a good bit tighter than it was in February. JPM's EMBI index is wider but not even at at the widest levels of the year. US high Yield is the biggest relative sufferer, but even there, spreads are still a good bit tighter in aggregate than they were last June (and by extension, absolute yields are a lot lower than they were last summer).
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Teenager died after she tried to open an umbrella and stumbled off the pavement into path of a van Grace Dyson was walking on pavement in Thongsbridge, West Yorkshire 18-year-old slipped on the pavement and fell into path of Nissan Cabstar Fiancé pays tribute, says: 'You’ll always be with me - I'll never forget you' Police investigating and asking for witnesses; no-one has been arrested By Mark Duell for MailOnline
Death: Grace Dyson, 18, was walking with her fiancé when she stumbled into the road An engaged teenager has died after falling into the path of a van whilst putting up an umbrella. Grace Dyson, 18, was walking in Thongsbridge, West Yorkshire, to a fish and chip shop with her fiancé Jason Booth, 20, when she stumbled into the road in wet and windy weather. Miss Dyson, of Holmfirth, had been walking along Springwood Road at 6.15pm last Friday when she apparently slipped on the pavement and fell into the path of a Nissan Cabstar on the road. Mr Booth’s father David Booth revealed the pair had left their home nearby to go and collect dinner for the family on Friday evening. He said: ‘They were walking from our house nearby to the fish and chip shop on Friday night. It was raining so he put up the umbrella up but the metal end got stuck in the wall alongside the pavement. ‘As he tried to free it, he pushed Grace out into the road. He was holding her hand as she died. ‘A nurse stopped at the scene and performed CPR on her. She came back for a couple of seconds but then she was gone. We are just thankful that she didn't suffer.’ Miss Dyson, an office administration student, had been with Jason Booth for around 14 months, and the couple became engaged last Christmas. ‘They were so happy together,’ said David Booth. ‘They lived for each other. Jason is absolutely devastated. She was a goth and Jason is in a band, so she used to love going to watch him play. ‘Grace was just a lovely girl, and she was loved by a lot of people, perhaps most by Jason. It's a terrible tragedy which should not happen to anyone. Scene: Miss Dyson had been walking along Springwood Road (pictured) in Thongsbridge, West Yorkshire ‘They were just going about ordinary things and this happened. Jason hasn't eaten or slept since. He's just been sitting at the side of the road where he feels close to Grace.’ Jason Booth also paid tribute to his fiancée, saying: ‘You’ll always be with me - like we always said, we’ll be together forever, and we meant it with every bit of our hearts.’ The rock band drummer said on Facebook: ‘I’ll be expecting her to walk through the door again any second. It can’t possibly have happened to the most amazing person in the world. ‘I’ll never forget you, Grace Dyson, for everything you did for me, for making me the most lucky man to have ever lived… I knew from the second I first saw you that you were exactly the one for me. ‘Life is unbelievably cruel at times, but everyone that ever met you will hold you in their memories as that crazy but absolutely lovable person that you were. Couple: Miss Dyson, an office administration student, had been with fiancé Jason Booth for around 14 months ‘I could never thank you enough for the incredible memories you’ve given me, that I’ll forever hold tightly to me. I will be forever honoured and proud that I have your amazing self in my life.’ 'You’ll always be with me - like we always said, we’ll be together forever, and we meant it with every bit of our hearts' Jason Booth, fiancé A sea of tributes could be seen today at the scene where Miss Dyson died, where friends and family have left flowers, teddies, candles and heartfelt messages in her memory. A heartfelt message from her parents read: ‘In memory of Grace Dyson. Our darling daughter and cherished big sister. All our love, every last ounce. Rest in peace.’
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Rugby: Simon pines for chance to replicate Welsh win Published on Tuesday 13 December 2011 11:58 Edinburgh RUGBY winger Simon Webster is hoping his contribution to a Scottish win over a Welsh outfit last weekend will help clinch his place in a team seeking a repeat of that outcome on Friday. The 30-year-old featured in the Melrose side that saw off Aberavon on British & Irish Cup duty and is available for selection when Edinburgh renew their Heineken Cup rivalry with Cardiff Blues at Murrayfield later this week. While appreciative of the opportunity offered by the Borderers to secure game time, Webster makes no secret of the fact that his desire is for another taste of rugby on the European stage. "The last two or three weeks have been good but I'm just looking for some game time for Edinburgh rather than for Melrose," he said. "Obviously, I'm very grateful to get the games for those guys, they've been absolutely fantastic with me, but Edinburgh is the team I would rather be playing for. It's just a case of working hard and hopefully the coaches see that hard work and get me back in the team." Webster watched on television as his colleagues succumbed 25-8 to a Cardiff outfit that now tops Pool 2. However, despite the convincing nature of the defeat, he believes that Edinburgh were competitive enough to suggest they can reverse the result in the second meeting of the teams. "We went down to match them physically and I thought our attitude was good. But when they have a guy like Dan Parks who kicks the points the way he did, it's difficult," he added, pinpointing his fellow Scotland internationalist as the man capable of wreaking damage if Edinburgh's discipline should falter. "In these Heineken Cup games there's not a lot between a lot of the teams. All the games over the weekend were relatively close, even the games where you thought one team would be favourites." And, while he expects another stern test this time around, Webster believes that Edinburgh will be ready for the challenge presented by a side that is extremely effective, but predictable. "They don't really hide the way they want to play and they don't change it massively week in week out," he explained. "It's like they say "this is how we play" and you've got to deal with us in defence and stop us in attack. I don't think we were massively surprised." And he is adamant that the Capital team was ready for the challenge in a contest that remained finely poised at the interval with Parks nudging Cardiff into a 6-3 lead when he landed an injury-time penalty. However, the hosts dominated the second period and ran out comfortable 25-8 winners. "It was a really good week preparation wise. It was just that on the night they were better than us. We knew what was coming. It was all the stuff we were talking about. Once their big ball carriers get a rumble on they are a difficult team to stop," stated Webster, who believes Edinburgh have another ace up their sleeve in the form of a growing support. The 5809 tally when Edinburgh hosted Racing Metro in the second round of fixtures was similar to the number who attended Cardiff City Stadium last Friday. However, Webster believes that the new arrangement that allows supporters to stand pitch-side is a significant enhancement to the Murrayfield atmosphere and could hand the hosts an advantage. "To have the crowd so close to the pitch is absolutely fantastic," he enthused. "It really does add a different atmosphere to the game. The crowd can hear the hits going in and they can hear the chat coming off the pitch. Likewise, when we are on the pitch we can hear the hustle and bustle around us. I think it's a great idea and I just wish they had done it a while ago. The feedback we've had from the supporters has been really good as well." Edinburgh bosses have offered an incentive for spectators to turn out in big numbers for Friday's encounter (kick-off 8.00pm) in the form of a £25 family ticket offer which will allow admission for two adults and two under 18s.
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AK Man Charged With Raping Toddler Is Sex Offender A man who has been charged with killing an Alaska couple and raping their 2-year-old great-granddaughter is a registered sex offender convicted of breaking into a home and assaulting an 11-year-old girl four years ago. Jerry Andrew Active was convicted of assaulting the girl near Dillingham, Alaska, while her family slept. Active, 24, was also convicted of fighting members of that family. On Saturday, authorities say Active broke into the home of 71-year-old Touch Chea and his 73-year-old wife Sorn Sreap, killing them with blunt force. He was still inside the residence when their grandson and his wife arrived but fled. The Anchorage Daily News reported (http://bit.ly/12JJaF5) Monday that Active was charged with violating his probation this spring but it's not clear what kind of correctional supervision he was under.
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Kuwait opposition seen making gains in snap election By Isabel Coles
KUWAIT (Reuters) - Kuwaitis head to the polls Thursday for the fourth time in six years in a snap parliamentary election in which opposition candidates expect to expand their influence and push for change in the oil-exporting Gulf Arab state. Kuwait's ruler, Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad al-Sabah, called the vote in December after dissolving the chamber to ease a deepening political deadlock that has stymied reform and held up vital development projects. "The situation cannot remain as it was," opposition candidate Faisel al-Mislem told hundreds of supporters at a campaign event in the run-up to the election. "If this election is just a game of musical chairs then it's a waste of time." Frustration has been growing at the impasse which came to a head in November when protesters led by opposition MPs stormed the assembly demanding the resignation of then-Prime Minister Sheikh Nasser al-Mohammed al-Sabah, accusing him of corruption. The vote, in which 287 candidates are competing for seats, will usher in the fourth parliament in six years. Kuwait's parliament is fully elected with legislative powers, unique in a region ruled by autocrats who tolerate little dissent. But formal political parties are not allowed, which means opposition politicians are forced to rely on forming blocs in parliament. That has undermined the ability of parliamentarians to mount effective opposition with clear programs. Shahin Shamsabadi, senior associate at the Risk Advisory group, said deputies still had a chance of broadening the powers of the 50-member chamber if public opinion were on their side. "The key thing is: are the people going to be fed up enough this time to change the parliament, or is it going to take another election?" Shamsabadi said. Tempers have flared before the vote. Tribesmen torched the tent of a candidate who appeared to insult their tribe and skirmished with police outside the office of a satellite channel that was hosting his ally. Other candidates have been coaxing voters into their tents with lavish buffets and pledges ranging from lifting a ban on the sale of alcohol to bringing laws into line with Islam. Tech savvy youth groups armed with smart phones and access to social networks have been organising their own campaigns. "We need to move on and I think people are seeing that and are moving toward that," said blogger Jassim al-Qamis, member of a team organising liberal ex-MP Aseel al-Awadhi's campaign. Opposition players accuse the government of misdeeds and corruption ranging from bribery, turning a blind eye to diesel smuggling and fomenting divisions within parliament. Politicians say their battle will continue. "These elections have shown the government's true cards. It continues to play the same tawdry game," said opposition ex-MP Jamaan al-Hirbish. Although parliament has the power to initiate legislation, cabinet members also vote, giving the government a bloc it can use to dilute opposition or swing a majority in the assembly. And crucially, reforms depend on the will of the al-Sabah family which has ruled Kuwait since the 18th century. "Meaningful constitutional reform is unlikely under the leadership of the current emir," said Jamie Ingram, an analyst at RUSI based in Qatar. "However after power transitions to a new generation, more deep-seated change is likely." Many believe some kind of eventual change is inevitable. "The government is very slow, like a tortoise, and society is like a hare and it's going to be very difficult for the tortoise to outsmart the hare," said Shafeeq Ghabra, a political scientist at Kuwait University. "A lot of these monarchies (in the region) have done great things for their people. But now the society wants to take charge." (Writing by Isabel Coles; Editing by Sami Aboudi and Maria Golovnina)
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Try the Farmgate Café (00 353 21 427 8134; farmgate.ie) on the first floor of the market, or head around the corner to Nash 19 (18), 19 Princes Street (00 353 21 427 0880; nash19.com), which most food-loving locals would like to keep to themselves. It also has a gourmet shop attached. Cultural afternoon In the 1700s, Cork's Butter Exchange was the world's largest butter market. The Cork Butter Museum (19) on O'Connell Square (00 353 21 430 0600; corkbutter museum.com) documents the origins and progression of one of Ireland's best exports (open weekends, November to February, 11am to 3pm. €4). The Crawford Art Gallery (20) at 11 Emmet Place (00 353 21 480 5042; crawfordgallery.ie; 10am to 5pm, closed Sunday; free) is a leading cultural institution housed in the 18th-century Customs House. Its displays include a collection of prized Greek and Roman sculpture casts brought from the Vatican Museums. Leave time for a pick-me-up at its café. An aperitif The Hibernian Bar, or the Hi-B (21) at 108 Oliver Plunkett Street (00 353 21 427 2758) is set up a creaky flight of stairs on the first floor and is a local gem that's easily missed, with its leather banquettes, mobile-phone ban and an owner, Brian, who is renowned for his eccentricities. Dine with the locals Freshly landed lobster, crab, deep-fried calamari and traditional fish and chips all feature on the menu of newcomer Quinlan's Seafood Bar and Restaurant (22) at 14 Princes Street (00 353 21 241 8222; kerryfish.com). The queues for the "no reservation" tables speak for themselves. The restaurant's owners have their own fleet of fishing boats and a smokery in neighbouring Co Kerry. Elbow Lane (23) at 4 Oliver Plunkett Street (00 353 21 239 0479; elbowlane.ie) is another new arrival on Cork's dining scene, a smokehouse serving a meat-heavy menu with baby back ribs and wood-fired steaks and beers from its nano-brewery. Higher power: St Fin Barre's Cathedral Day two Sunday morning: go to church Sunday services are at 8am and 11.15am at the French Gothic-style St Fin Barre's Cathedral (24) on Bishop Street (00 353 21 496 3387; cathedral.cork.anglican.org), which dominates the skyline. Admission €5 (£3.50) outside service times; visiting hours 9.30am to 5.30pm Monday to Saturday, 12.30pm to 5pm Sunday (April to November only). Out to brunch Not only is the Lewis Glucksman Gallery (25) on College Road (00 353 21 490 1844; glucksman.org) an architectural gem, it is also home to the Fresco Café (00 353 21 490 1848; glucksman.org), which serves delicious brunches at the weekend from noon to 5pm - try the French toast, pancakes and coffee (around €15). Take a ride Cork lends itself very well to exploration on two wheels. A three-day subscription for the city's bike-share scheme, Coca-Cola Zero Bikes (bikeshare.ie), costs €3, with the first half-hour free for each rental then €1.50 for up to two hours. Take a view There are panoramas of the city from the 17th-century Elizabeth Fort (26) on Barrack Street (00 353 21 497 5947; open Tuesday to Saturday 10am to 5pm, Sunday noon to 5pm; free entry and free tours at 1pm). A walk in the park Fota Arboretum and Gardens (00 353 21 481 2728; heritageireland.ie), are the grounds surrounding Fota House on Fota Island, just outside the city. There are regular trains from Kent station (4) to Cobh, stopping at Fota station. The gardens open daily from 9am to 5pm, admission is free. Icing on the cake Ringing the Shandon Bells (00 353 21 450 5906; shandonbells.ie), housed in St Anne's Church (6), is a bit of a rite of passage for any first-time visitor to Cork. In winter, it opens Monday to Saturday 11am to 3pm, Sundays 11.30am to 3pm. Entry to the tower is €5.
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Dekraai said in court documents that his ex-wife had poor parenting skills and a drinking problem. She called him several times a day, Dekraai said, often screaming at him over the phone and in front of their son. He said she addressed him by an expletive instead of his name and made racist references to his current wife. At the strip mall where the shooting occurred, people streamed by a memorial to pay their respects Thursday. Susan Davenport, who was Dekraai's neighbor and knew him since his teenage years, choked up as she spoke of Fournier. "She was a loving mom. She was a wonderful woman. She was kind. She was generous. She was all of those things," she said.
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Alvaro Pascual-Leone (born 7 August 1961 in Valencia, Spain) is a Professor of Neurology at Harvard Medical School, with which he has been affiliated since 1997. He is the Director of the Berenson-Allen Center for Noninvasive Brain Stimulation and Program Director of the Harvard-Thorndike Clinical Research Center of the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston. Dr. Pascual-Leone obtained an M.D. and a Ph.D. in Neurophysiology from the Faculty of Medicine of Albert Ludwigs University in Germany. He also trained at the University of Minnesota and the US National Institutes of Health. He has authored over 350 scientific papers and is the recipient of several international honors and awards, including the Ramon y Cajal Award in Neuroscience (Spain), the Norman Geschwind Prize in Behavioral Neurology from the American Academy of Neurology, the Friedrich Wilhelm Bessel Research Award from The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation (Germany), and the Jean Signoret Prize from the Ipsen Foundation (France). In 2000, he won the Daniel D. Federman Outstanding Clinical Educator Award. He is a member of the Spanish Royal Academy of Pharmacy. Pascual-Leone is a world leader in the development of transcranial magnetic stimulation for application in cognitive neuroscience and for therapeutic applications in neurology, psychiatry and neurorehabilitation. Pascual-Leone's research projects aim at understanding the mechanisms that control brain plasticity across the lifespan to be able to modify them for the subject’s optimal behavioral outcome. Pascual-Leone combines various brain imaging and brain stimulation methodologies to establish a causal relationship and a precise chronometry between regional brain activation and behavior, and uses noninvasive brain stimulation techniques to modulate brain plasticity, suppressing some changes and enhancing others, to gain a clinical benefit and behavioral advantage for a given individual. Such non-invasive approaches can lead to clinically relevant therapeutic effects in neuropsychiatry and neurorehabilitation, and serve as proof-of-principle prior to more invasive neuromodulatory interventions. Pascual-Leone lives in Wayland, Massachusetts with his wife Elizabeth and their three children. ==External links==
VIDEO - Learning about Seeing from the Blind Dr. Alvaro Pascual-Leone speaks at the University of Wisconsin. Center for Noninvasive Brain Stimulation
Minds and Magnets: An experimental treatment offers promise for some patients whose depression resists standard medications and shock therapy., Newsweek, December 11, 2006 - features Dr. Pascual-Leone and transcranial magnetic stimulation
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Associated Press FILE - In this Jan. 14, 2013 photo, New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg speaks at a gun violence summit at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health in Baltimore, where he outlined his proposals for federal gun control reforms. Police said Wednesday, May 29, 2013, that threatening letters containing traces of the poison ricin were opened Friday, May 24, 2013 at New York City's mail sorting facility and Sunday, May 26, in Washington at the headquarters of the nonprofit started by Bloomberg, Mayors Against Illegal Guns. Both were addressed to Bloomberg and contained threats referencing the debate on gun laws. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File) FILE - In this Jan. 14, 2013 photo, New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg speaks at a gun violence summit at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health in Baltimore, where he outlined his proposals for federal gun control reforms. Police said Wednesday, May 29, 2013, that threatening letters containing traces of the poison ricin were opened Friday, May 24, 2013 at New York City's mail sorting facility and Sunday, May 26, in Washington at the headquarters of the nonprofit started by Bloomberg, Mayors Against Illegal Guns. Both were addressed to Bloomberg and contained threats referencing the debate on gun laws. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File) FILE - In this Aug. 23, 2011, file photo provided by the Defense Video & Imagery Distribution System, Army Staff Sgt. Robert Bales participates in an exercise at the National Training Center at Fort Irwin, Calif. Bales, charged with slaughtering 16 villagers during one of the worst atrocities of the Afghanistan war, has agreed to plead guilty in a deal to avoid the death penalty, his attorney told The Associated Press on Wednesday May 29, 2013. (AP Photo/DVIDS, Spc. Ryan Hallock, File) Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today:
An AP investigation found more than 120 facilities in 28 states with a potentially devastating blast zone.
President Bashar Assad tells Lebanese TV that the first shipment of long-range S-300 defense missiles has arrived.
Robert Bales' lawyer says the Army staff sergeant was "crazed" and "broken" when he left his post and attacked a village, killing 16.
James Comey, deputy attorney general under President George W. Bush, testified in Congress that he thought Bush's no-warrant wiretapping program was questionable.
Authorities turned the baby over to his grandparents and aren't charging the 22-year-old mother who admitted giving birth to him in a toilet.
The threatening posts containing traces of the deadly poison were addressed to Bloomberg and to his gun-control group in Washington.
Pakistani intelligence officials say the group's deputy leader, Waliur Rehman, was buried hours after he was killed in the strike.
The AP's Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar reports that many private policies could be canceled because they don't measure up.
Jimmy Buffett also joins performers with ties to Massachusetts for a benefit concert for the bombing victims.
A 22-year-old park employee was arrested on suspicion of putting the device in a theme park trash can, where it exploded. Associated Press
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Sepp Blatter's 'condescending' comments on racism blasted by Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand "I feel stupid for thinking that football was taking a leading role against racism.....it seems it was just on mute for a while. "Just for clarity if a player abuses a referee, does a shake of the hand after the game wipe the slate clean??" Blatter's comments came on the same day that the Football Association charged Liverpool forward Luis Suarez with racially abusing Manchester United's Patrice Evra. A racism investigation is also ongoing against England captain John Terry, allegations he strenuously denies. Asked if racism was a problem on the pitch, Blatter had earlier told CNN World Sport: "I would deny it. There is no racism, there is maybe one of the players towards another, he has a word or a gesture which is not the correct one. "But also the one who is affected by that, he should say that this is a game. "We are in a game, and at the end of the game, we shake hands, and this can happen, because we have worked so hard against racism and discrimination." He also said on Al Jazeera: "During a match you may say something to someone who's not looking exactly like you, but at end of match it's forgotten." Piara Powar, executive director of FARE, European football's anti-discrimination and exclusion campaign, was scathing about Blatter's remarks. Powar said: "Sepp Blatter's comments about player-on-player racism are at best naive, and at worst, ignorant. "They undermine the good work of both Fifa and a global movement against discrimination in football and in society." Blatter attempted to douse the controversy by issuing a statement on Fifa's official website, where he pledged his commitment to stamping out racism from football. He said: "My comments have been misunderstood. "What I wanted to express is that, as football players, during a match, you have 'battles' with your opponents, and sometimes things are done which are wrong. "But, normally, at the end of the match, you apologise to your opponent if you had a confrontation during the match, you shake hands, and when the game is over, it is over. "Having said that, I want to stress again that I do not want to diminish the dimension of the problem of racism in society and in sport. "I am committed to fighting this plague and kicking it out of football."
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Hand grenade found in Bavarian rail station A train passenger at the station in Starnberg, near Munich, found a hand grenade with no fuse on the platform on Wednesday evening. Police said in a statement that the 49-year-old man reported the metal object - placed on top of a bin containing grit for spreading during icy weather - at around 6pm. Officers responding to the call ordered train traffic to be shut down and the station evacuated until federal police bomb disposal experts could reach the scene. Since the bomb squad found on closer inspection that the grenade had no fuse, they were able to transport it away safely for further tests. These tests showed that the grenade did contain live explosive material, although there was no chance of it going off without a fuse. The station was declared safe again at 8:20pm. Detectives in nearby Fürstenfeldbruck are investigating persons unknown on suspicion of breaching weapons control laws. Witnesses are asked to get in touch with any information.
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Martin 00:37 21 Jul 2003 (UTC)
I appreciate Infrogmation's attempt to be succinct, but I think it's pruned down a little too far now; it is a delicate subject for a number of people, and in this case extra explanation might forestall future flamage. Stan
Well, I think Infrogmation's second paragraph is perhaps better than the old one, if it is really true that some significant number of Latin Americans really use "American" (especially, in English usage) to include themselves. However, I liked the original first paragraph better and I definitely believe it is more accurate. Daniel Quinlan 20:00, Aug 11, 2003 (UTC)
I removed the article link to USian. I think it's very misleading as that neologism (yes, it is one, technically) is basically never used outside of Wikipedia and a few random sites (like usian.org). Just because someone was able to coin a word, I don't think it immediately makes it encyclopedic. There are a lot of non-preferred words we don't link to for similar reasons (including offense which is definitely a factor for USian). Just because a few pedantic or prejudiced editors object to the existence of the term "American", does not mean we need to link to a made-up so-called alternate word. The word is not used. People who live in the USA are "Americans" and almost all Americans want to be called "Americans" and virtually everyone calls them "Americans". Wikipedia should not be advocating language changes by trying to spread neologisms that were dead on arrival. Daniel Quinlan 20:03, Aug 15, 2003 (UTC)
Google gets me 1290 hits for usian -wikipedia, and 1340 hits for usian. If you look at the article on Usian, it discusses all the various neologisms - not just this one, and the various neologisms as a group are certainly worth an article, in my opinion. Martin
There are 75,000,000 hits for "American" and if even only 10-50% of those are using the term for "American" rather than the part of a compound, then they dwarf "Usian" by a huge factor. The discussion of the neologism does not warrant such a long explanation here as most of this material is already in Alternative words for American (which I just renamed from Usian since it discusses all of the alternative words). I think they are absolutely worth an article, though, don't get me wrong. Daniel Quinlan 20:34, Aug 15, 2003 (UTC)
I do see your point - my main concern was that the unadorned link to "Usian" on the page wasn't very clear, and might puzzle readers. Perhaps with your rename this is no longer an issue? Martin
So, this is no longer a disambiguation page as such - should we still fix links from American to American? Most other nationalities redirect in this way, it would certainly be more consistent. What do you think? I am troubled by the lack of specification that the use of American as a self-descriptor in North and South American nations is basically confined to Latin American countries. In Canada, it is generally considered an insult to refer to one as "American." Call a Canadian "American" and you will definately be corrected, if not assaulted. I removed two links on this page to "controversy" and "derogatory". These are common english words, with no specific bearing on the topic at hand. Controversy above quite funny, as often on Wikipedia. Reminds me of the fall of the Byzantine Empire when the Byzantines were quarreling over the gender of the angels while the Turks were besieging Constantinopolis. By the way, the use of the word "Turk" for the inhabitants of Turkey may be considered as egocentric as the use of the word "American" for the inhabitants of the USA. What about the people of Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan, and so on? They also consider themselves Turks... Hardouin
For those above who think that all the languages of the Earth use the word American both for the inhabitants of the USA and the inhabitants of the Americas, as is the case in English, let me remind you that this is not true in Chinese where 美国人 is used for an inhabitant of the USA, and 美洲人 is used for an inhabitant of the Americas. Same in Spanish were estadounidense is used for inhabitants of USA, and americano for inhabitants of Americas.
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Acidovorax caeni is a gram negative, catalase and oxidase-positive, rod-shaped, bacterium from the Comamonadaceae family which was isolated from the activated sludge of an wastewater treatment plant in Belgium. Colonies are yellow–brown. ==References==
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"With everything going on around us, why have we looked so peaceful and calm? Is the stability real or not? It's real, but not because we have democracy or civil liberty, or people are doing well financially, or people are happy with the government. Saudi Arabia is stable because of the foundation the government relies on to keep things calm. The main institutions - religious and tribal leaders, business and the media - still have a lot of power over Saudi minds. All of them stood against any kind of movement to go down to the streets. "But the signals are clear. The number of protests that took palce in Saudi Arabia in the last year - by women, by teachers, by workers - were more than we've ever had. And over the next decade the Saudi market will have to create three million more jobs to keep pace with the growing population. It's do or die. The clock is ticking. As we've seen in Tunisia and Egypt, people who are educated and unemployed become a danger to the government, a weapon against it. One day we will have a large number of young people who will look at things very differently." When Bahrain's protest movement kicked off on February 14, it was followed closely by veteran blogger Mahmood Nasser Al-Yousif, an old lion in the Middle East's youthful cyberactivism world. Unlike the previous uprisings in Tunisia and Egypt, however, Bahrain's opposition movement was stunted by the deadly resistance from security forces loyal to King Hamad. In the pre-dawn hours of Feb. 17, police raided protesters camping out at the Pearl Roundabout in Manama. Later, the army sent waves of tanks into the streets to clear the activists. When the protesters fought back, the government declared martial law and a state of emergency in mid-March, and launched a brutal crackdown of arrests, beatings and house raids. Thousands have been detained, reportedly under conditions of abuse and torture. "The Arab as lethargic, fatalistic and acquiescent in abrogating his rights to others to control with their whims is the primary image that has been shattered in the Arab Spring. All Arabs from the Morocco to Bahrain have felt this seismic shift. We have now seen that even at great sacrifice, rights are wrested from authority rather than be gifted by them. Tunisia, Egypt and Yemen have seen the fruits of this shift; while Syria and Bahrain are at the cusp of gaining rights that their fathers have never enjoyed. "The hope is that future generations, the real beneficiaries of this change, will make these wrested freedoms count by being more innovative, creative and responsible without the perennial fear of persecution their parents have lived through. They will have the privilege of holding their governments to account and living in a new world where, as Mark Twain put it: "Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it." The situation in Syria has been so dangerous for protesters in the past few months, as Bashar al-Assad has clung fiercely to power, that leading cyberactivist Rami Nakhla had to resort to a pseudonym as he tried to stir up the fledgling dissent. Writing under the name Malath Aumran, the blogger spread news and helped coordinate on the web. But as the death toll mounted and thousands were arrested by Assad's forces, Nakhla fled to America and is currently living in Washington D.C. This week, Arab League observers called on the United Nations for help after failing to find a way to get the Assad regime to end the bloodshed. "Don't believe anyone but Google. Not your sheikh or priest, not your professor, TV, books, or newspaper, not your father. Every one of them has their own mindset, or maybe agenda.We need to listen to them all, then make our own views and take our own stands. "When I watched North Koreans cry while mourning Kim Jong-il, I totally understood. I remember crying my eyes out when Hafiz Al-Assad, the father of Bashar, died in 2000. The man I considered, back then, my compassionate father, turned out, once I Googled his name in 2006, to be a dictator who massacred tens of thousands to stay in power. "There is no way back from the Arab Spring. The same tools and principles that made our uprising possible will carry us through the transition to democracy and beyond."
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EU regulators fine Goldman Sachs, Prysmian for cable cartel BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Investment bank Goldman Sachs, the world's top cablemaker Prysmian, Nexans and eight cable firms were fined a total of 302 million euros ($416 million) by EU antitrust regulators on Wednesday for running a cartel. The power cable cartel ran for almost 10 years from 1999, with the companies sharing markets and allocating customers between themselves, the EU antitrust authority said. Prysmian received the biggest penalty at 104.6 million euros, which included a joint fine of 37.3 million euros with Goldman Sachs. The bank acquired the Italian company via one of its private equity funds in 2005 but has since sold its holding. Still, shares in Prymian rose more than 3 percent because the firm had set aside 199 million euros to pay the fine. The European Commission said other cartel members included Japanese cable firms Exsym Corporation, J-Power Systems Corporation and Viscas Corporation, Korean peer LS Cable & System and General Cable Corp via its subsidiary Silec. "Part of this plan was to allocate important high voltage power cable projects in the European Economic Area (EEA), including large infrastructure and renewable energy projects such as offshore wind farms," the Commission said. Danish company NKT Holding, which had a 3.9 million euro fine, said it would challenge the decision in court. "We do not believe that there is evidence in the Commission's allegations. We have not in any way been involved in any form of cartels. Therefore, we disagree with the decision and we will appeal," NKT Chief Executive Michael Lyng told Reuters. Other penalized companies were South Korean firm Taihan Electric Wire, Mitsubishi Cable Industries, Sumitomo Electric Industries and Hitachi Metals Ltd. Sumitomo and Hitachi were J-Power Systems' previous owners. Authorities in Japan, South Korea and Australia have already levied million-dollar fines against cable companies for anti-competitive practices, and the United States Department of Justice is also investigating the industry. (Additional reporting by Ole Mikkelsen in Copenhagen and Francesca Landini and Massimo Gaia in Milan; Editing by Elaine Hardcastle)
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David Bowie promises new material'soon' LONDON, July 16 (UPI) --David Bowie says new music is on the way. The 67-year-old musician made the announcement in a written statement read at a charity event over the weekend. He did not attend the affair in person, but sent signed items to be auctioned off and a welcome message for fans. "This city is even better than the one you were in last year, so remember to dance, dance, dance," he wrote. "And then sit down for a minute, knit something, then get up and run all over the place. Do it. Love on ya. More music soon. David." Bowie released his twenty-fourth studio album, The Next Day, after a ten-year hiatus in 2013. Many believed he had retired due to the long delay and secrecy surrounding the record. The album included the single "Where Are We Now?" and was well-received by fans and critics. The musician has sold more than 140 million albums during his career. © 2014 United Press International, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Any reproduction, republication, redistribution and/or modification of any UPI content is expressly prohibited without UPI's prior written consent.
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The Mercedes S63 AMG allows the S-Class to cater for all tastes About half of the buyers for this S-Class will be Chinese, which has affected the car's design and layout. Source: Supplied Inside, the AMG trim restores a European flavour to the car while reinforcing its modern luxury feel. Source: Supplied THE idea of a world car - one that is the same in every market - has appealed to the auto industry for years. It's more profitable than designing something different for every country. The Japanese and, to a lesser extent, the Europeans have been most successful on this score - the Toyota Camry and Volkswagen Golf are examples. Since the global financial crisis it has also been embraced by General Motors and Ford as the ideal way forward: one car of each type, sold everywhere. The same metal, the same bits. It was a crucial factor in the decision to shut down Holden and Ford Australia. The current Commodore and Falcon are the last to be developed specifically for a wide brown land. The trouble is, very few cars actually pass the test of working for everyone, everywhere. National preferences vary markedly, in line with the terrain and the reasons we buy a vehicle in the first place. And while the result may be one structure clothed in a single body, the process of absorbing and weighing all the various demands from different markets is itself extremely complex. Who gets priority when preferences clash? Does a small car need to come as a hatchback (favoured by Europeans) as well as a sedan (preferred by Americans and the Chinese)? What suspension set-up do you use when Europeans like a firm ride but Americans prefer soft? Inevitably, good intentions get diluted. The US and China, in particular, are such big markets they demand special attention, and they get it. Volkswagen, for example, makes a special Passat just for the US while the luxury makers all produce long-wheelbase versions of their mid-size cars because Chinese executives prefer riding in the back. As the largest single market by far, China's priorities are increasingly steering the eventual outcome. This is especially true at the top end; no luxury maker can afford to ignore the Middle Kingdom's fondness for stretch sedans. A case in point is the latest generation Mercedes S-Class flagship, launched last year. Mercedes says it was designed for buyers everywhere to be the "best in the world," like all the others before it. But most of the planet has lost its appetite for large sedans. The exceptions are the US and, more significantly now, China. About half the buyers for this S-Class will be Chinese. Through the life of the car, that will be 250,000 or more. That's a lot at this level. It's impossible to overlook how this has affected the result: rear seat comfort and amenities have been prioritised and the aesthetics seem pitched to Eastern tastes. To keep traditional buyers coming, luxury makers maximise the possibilities. The S-Class is available as short or long-wheelbase, and as rear or all-wheel drive. The options list is long, with an impressive suite of technology and plenty of customisation possibilities. One of the chief points of variation is driveline. The S-Class comes with an array of petrol and diesel engines, from V6s through to a V12, and eventually the line-up will include no fewer than three types of hybrid. Here's where the S-Class can cater for everyone; with the most powerful engines and fettling by Mercedes performance arm AMG, it becomes a different car - the S63 - one that preferences the driver over the rear passengers, dynamics and response over comfort and refinement. The engine, as usual with an AMG, has been hand-finished and in outline form carries over from the previous S63. It shows how far and how quickly Mercedes has moved in the past decade, with a range of technology including direct injection, twin turbochargers with an intercooler, and four valves per cylinder, which were absent a decade ago. For this S63, Mercedes has found another 30kW of power and 100Nm of torque from its turbocharged 5.5-litre unit. Fuel consumption falls modestly, by 0.5 litres per 100km to 10.1, while the sprint to 100km/h is just a fraction quicker, at 4.4 seconds. The "63" badge refers to a traditional Mercedes engine capacity; it has a life beyond the particular engine under the bonnet. In engineering terms, AMG changes focus on weight reduction with forged light-alloy wheels, a lithium-ion battery (which loses 20kg) and composite brake system. With this S - Class skinned entirely in aluminium, the S63 sheds almost 100kg compared with its predecessor.
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No U.S.-Iran military coordination against Islamic State: Rice
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. national security adviser Susan Rice said on Friday the United States is not engaged in military coordination with Iran in countering Islamic State forces in the Middle East. Rice, at a White House briefing, responded to a report that President Barack Obama had written a letter to Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei about Islamic State by saying, "We are in no way engaged in any coordination - military coordination - with Iran on countering ISIL." Rice also said U.S. concerns about cybersecurity will be high on the agenda when President Barack Obama meets Chinese officials in Beijing next week. Rice said there no plans for a formal meeting between Obama and Russian President Vladimir Putin at a G20 summit but that there might be opportunity for informal discussions. (Reporting by Roberta Rampton; Editing by Bill Trott)
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"He got proof that he wasn't somebody that was rambling or delusional. The islanders were very annoyed about what was done to a visitor to their island, to somebody that was a friend to their island." Over the years since he discovered the house had vanished, Neville suffered poor mental and physical health. His career ended and his marriage broke up. He returned to live with his elderly parents and still struggles with day-to-day life. But his feelings for the island and its people whom he loved have not changed. "The island is lovely. What happened on the island with the house is very sad and it has caused lots of problems for me," he said. "But at the end of the day, you just have to forgive everybody, because you can't hang on to everything."
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The men's team foil competition at the 2006 Asian Games in Doha was held on 12 December at the Al-Arabi Indoor Hall. ==Schedule==
All times are Arabia Standard Time (00)
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==Seeding==
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==Final standing==
==References==
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"Kelly was just a normal kid, he was a great kid all through school. Everybody loved him, even till the day he died," Thomas said. "It wasn't till he was in his early 20s that he started showing peculiar behaviors -- hygiene slipping, wanting to sleep on the floor instead of his bed. The father said that his son was getting treatment, adding he was in a program that provided food and board and monitored his medications. "Once on the medications, he was fine. It made him tired; he didn't like that part of it, but he was fine," Ron Thomas said. "He even held a couple of different jobs... for a short period, and it was a short period because he was off his medication. And then the behaviors started coming back and they let him go."
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It would be three years before the story went international, carried around the globe by the likes of TIME and Smithsonian magazines and an enthralled magic press. Robert Lund (1920–1995), founder and curator of the American Museum of Magic in Marshall, Michigan, dubbed it “the finest magic show in the world today.”
The Le Grand David Spectacular Magic Company soon became a cultural institution. Seven performances at the White House in Washington, D.C., over 40 cover stories in magic periodicals followed. Robert Lund wrote, “Of all the practitioners of the presto trade in the U.S., none has better credentials to the title of America’s national magic company than Le Grand David.” The esteemed British magic historian and collector Dr. Edwin Dawes called the Beverly bafflers “magicdom’s most incredible venture.”
Building on the success of the Cabot effort, the Le Grand David Spectacular Magic Company purchased the Larcom Theatre, just four blocks away, in 1984 and launched a restoration project that dwarfed their previous Cabot Street Cinema Theatre restoration. The Larcom received a balcony-to-boiler-room renovation. In October 1985 the Le Grand David troupe premiered a second resident production of conjuring, music, comedy and dance “in the style and tradition of the turn of the last century.” An Anthology of Stage Magic continues to play there. In 1995, the Le Grand David Company opened an expanded wing adjoining the original Larcom structure. The new wing includes: the Grand Salon lobby appointed in oak, marble, and brass, rehearsal place, three galleries of Le Grand David apparatus and poster artwork, a library, a meeting room, a guest suite, and a caretaker's apartment. == Honors ==
The Le Grand David troupe has been called “America’s national magic company” by historian Robert Lund. Like the theatres in which it performs, the magic company’s thirty years of continuous performances have given its community a source of genuine pride. TIME magazine proclaims in its two-page spread: “With the crash of a gong, the curtain flies up and smoke billows out from the stage as a team of magicians begins 2½ hours of joyous entertainment that recalls the most opulent days of vaudeville.... Spectacular it is... The real magic about Le Grand David is the cast and their locale. The show goes on not on Broadway but in Beverly, Mass., a Boston suburb, though it looks as lushly endowed as any Great White Way musical,” (Jeff Melvoin, “Conjuring Only On Sundays,” TIME magazine, May 12, 1980). The Theatre Historical Society of America brought the attendees from its 2006 Conclave to Beverly to tour the Cabot and Larcom Theatres. The society presented Marco with a special recognition—the first of its kind—for “CREATING THEATRE HISTORY By Contributing To The Rich Legacy Of America’s Historic Theatres.”
==See also==
American Museum of Magic
Houdini Museum
List of magic museums
Avrom Karl Surath - There Will Be Wonderful Surprises 2007
==References==
==External links==
http://legranddavid.com
http://www.cabotcinemamovies.com
Trying to keep the magic in the air: 33 years later, time leaves its mark on Le Grand David show (Boston Globe)
Beverly, Massachusetts
Magic museums
Magic shows
Performing arts museums
Visitor attractions in Essex County, Massachusetts
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2, paragraph 4: "the statute does not require employers... to demonstrate that there are no available US workers or to test the labor market for US workers as required under the permanent labor certification program." (from Donna Conroy)
71 FR 37802 (VOL 71 NO 126, PAGE 37802 OF 30-JUNE-2006, PART VI, SEC 2, PARA 4) applies specifically to H-1B1 (as opposed to H-1B) visas. The FR suggests comparing 8 USC 1182(a)(5)(A), (n) and (t). The text in the FR reads:
"... the Department notes that the statute does not require employers who seek to hire foreign workers on H–1B1 visas to demonstrate that there are no available U.S. workers or to test the labor market for U.S. workers as required under the permanent labor certification program, and in limited circumstances under the H–1B program." (Weirpwoer (talk) )
"A small number of H-1B employers are required to make additional attestations concerning the non-displacement and recruitment of U.S. workers... All employers are also required to make four attestations on the application as to: 1. Wages: The employer will pay non-immigrants at least the local prevailing wage or the employer’s actual wage, whichever is higher, and pay for non-productive time caused by a decision made by the employer; and offer nonimmigrants benefits on the same basis as U.S. workers. 2. Working conditions: The employment of H-1B non-immigrants will not adversely affect the working conditions of U.S. workers similarly employed. 3. Strike, lock-out, or work stoppage: No strike or lockout exists in the occupational classification at the place of employment. 4. Notification: The employer has notified employees at the place of employment of the intent to employ H-1B workers... Certain employers are required to make 3 additional attestations on their application. These additional attestations apply to H-1B employers who: (1) are H-1B dependent, that is, generally those whose workforce is comprised of 15 percent or more H-1B nonimmigrant employees; or (2) are found by to have committed either a willful failure to meet H-1B program requirements or misrepresented a material fact in an application during the previous 5 years. These employers are required to additionally attest that: (1) they did not displace a U.S. worker within the period of 90 days before and 90 days after filing a petition for an H-1B worker; (2) they took good faith steps prior to filing the H-1B application to recruit U.S. workers and that they offered the job to a U.S. applicant who was equally or better qualified than an H-1B worker; and (3) prior to placing the H-1B worker with another employer, they inquired and have no knowledge as to that employer’s action or intent to displace a U.S. worker within the 90 days before and 90 days after the placement of the H-1B worker with that employer... These additional requirements first applied from 2001 January 19 - 2003 September 30. However, the provision requiring these attestations sun-setted, or expired, and was not reinstituted until 2005 March 8. Consequently, from 2003 October 1 to 2005 March 7, H-1B dependent employers and willful violator employers were not required to make the additional attestations, and, in effect, were able to hire H-1B workers even if they displaced U.S. workers and did not make efforts to recruit U.S. workers." http://www.gao.gov/new.items/d06901t.pdf —Preceding unsigned comment added by 199.44.20.55 (talk)
==Milton Friedman quotation==
find the primary source for this quotation that an H1-B amounts to a subsidy. It doesn't very Friedman to me. Actually it does, given that Friedman was a libertarian. Googling for the quote turns up references to it in publications like Computerworld, but I didn't research far enough to find the origin.
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"Survivor" star eyeing Ind. governor's race (AP) INDIANAPOLIS - Former reality TV star Rupert Boneham said he thinks he has a real shot at becoming Indiana's next governor after being nominated as a third-party choice Saturday. The fan favorite from 2004's "Survivor: All-Stars" was unopposed for the Libertarian Party's nomination, which came during the party's state convention in Indianapolis. "My aim, honestly, is to win governor," Boneham said in a phone interview afterward. "I really feel I have a strong chance of pulling not just the Libertarian vote, but the independent vote, the undecided vote, and maybe even some votes from Democrats and Republicans." He will face Republican Mike Pence and Democrat John Gregg in November's gubernatorial election. Current Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels is limited to two terms and cannot run again. "We have a governor's candidate in Rupert Boneham that can reach out to the 70 percent of the population that does not vote, and bring them into the process," state chairman Sam Goldstein said in a statement. "He brings a level of name ID that our previous candidates have not had, which is important in politics." The tie-dye wearing Boneham won $1 million on the "Survivor" series and donated some of the prize to his Rupert's Kids charity, which provides mentoring and job training to at-risk youths. Boneham said he's been a Libertarian for more than 20 years, but didn't become active in the party until this year. He said he wants less government intrusion at the state level, especially in education. Libertarian 2008 gubernatorial nominee Andy Horning, a former Republican who also has run for Congress and mayor of Indianapolis, was unopposed for the party's U.S. Senate nomination. "My job is to be in place if people should ever have an epiphany," he said. "The two-party system is just a crazy crony network." But despite polls showing high levels of voter dissatisfaction and a contested Republican senatorial primary, Horning saw the odds as being against an epiphany this year. "We've all heard this before. Every election, everybody's fed up," he said. The party also is fielding candidates for five of Indiana's nine congressional seats. The convention also featured a debate and straw poll among the party's four candidates for president. Former Republican New Mexico Gov. Gary Johnson won the straw poll at the convention with 87 percent of the vote.
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Council workers resurfacing road laid tarmac around car Local John Nicholas, 49, spotted the car rooted to the spot when he drove past on Tuesday on Starpitten Lane West in Torquay, Devon, He said: "I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw it. There were signs up for weeks saying the road was going to be resurfaced so there was plenty of warning." A Torbay Council spokesman said: "Signs were placed out on site two weeks in advance of the surfacing works, and a letter drop was made to all residents. "Unfortunately the contractor was unable to identify the owner of the car and get it removed on the day of the works. "Improvements of this type require significant plant and materials which are ordered in advance, so the decision was made to continue with the surfacing. "The contractor will return to complete the works when the car is moved, at no extra cost to the council."
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Rachel Bespaloff (1895-1949) was a Ukrainian-French philosopher. ==Life==
Rachel Bespaloff came from a Ukrainian Jewish family: her father was the Zionist writer and activist Daniel Pasmanik. A disciple of Leo Shestov, Bespaloff took an increasingly critical distance from Shestov throughout the 1930s. She was one of the first French readers of Heidegger, and wrote on Kierkegaard, Gabriel Marcel, André Malraux, and Julien Green. In 1942 she left France for the United States, working for the French section of the Office of War Information before teaching French at Mount Holyoke College. She committed suicide in 1949. Bespaloff's correspondence with Gabriel Marcel, Daniel Halévy, Boris de Schloezer Jean-Paul Sartre and Jean Wahl has been posthumously published. ==Works==
'Sur la répétition chez Kierkegaard', Revue Philosophique de la France et de l'Etranger (May-June 1934)
Cheminements et carrefours: Julien Green, André Malraux, Gabriel Marcel, Kierkegaard, Chestov devant Nietzsche, 1938. 'Notes sur les Etudes kierkegaardiennes de Jean Wahl', Revue Philosophique de la France et de l'Etranger (June-July 1939), pp. 301-23. 'The Twofold Relationship', Contemporary Jewish Record, 6: 3 (June 1943), pp. 244-53. On the Iliad. Translated by Mary McCarthy, with an introduction by Hermann Broch. Princeton: Princeton University Press, 1947. 'L'instant et la liberte chez Montaigne', Deucalion 3 (1950), pp. Le monde du condamné à mort, Esprit, January 1950. Translated as 'The World of the Man Condemned to Death', in Germaine Brée, ed., Camus: A Collection of Critical Essays, Prentice-Hall, 1962. 'Lettres au R. P. Gaston Fessard', Deucalion 5 (1955), pp. 65-107. Lettres à Jean Wahl, 1937-1947: Sur le fond le plus déchiqueté de l'histoire, ed. Monique Jutrin. Paris: Claire Paulhan, 2003. ==References==
1895 births
1949 deaths
French women philosophers
20th-century French philosophers
Ukrainian emigrants to France
French people of Ukrainian-Jewish descent
Mount Holyoke College faculty
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Injuries, Most of Them Real, Continue to Plague the Giants EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. - Starting in training camp, and continuing through the preseason and into the regular season, the Giants have been dealing with a seemingly never-ending deluge of injuries. Season-ending injuries. Nagging injuries. Knee injuries. Foot injuries. And now even fake injuries. On Wednesday, receiver Domenik Hixon became the latest Giant to be lost for the season when the team placed him on injured reserve with a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee. He joins eight teammates on the I.R. list, four others with knee injuries. Hixon missed the entire 2010 season with the same problem in the same knee. "It's devastating, devastating news," Hixon said. "We came back after a year, did everything we could do to get back 100 percent and I was kind of going to start over again. But I'm going to be back." The news of Hixon being out for the season came on the same day that the N.F.L. issued a memo to all 32 teams warning that the punishments for players faking injuries during games would include fines, suspensions and a loss of draft picks. That memo was presumably prodded by talk that two Giants defenders had faked injuries during Monday night's victory over St. Louis to slow down the Rams" no-huddle offense. Hixon's injury was unquestionably real. Hixon, the team's No. 3 receiver, tore his A.C.L. while making a juggling touchdown catch at the end of the first half in the 28-16 win over the Rams. He returned in the third quarter but was taken out after a few plays. Hixon initially believed it was a calf injury, but a magnetic resonance imaging test Tuesday revealed another A.C.L. tear and yet another long road to recovery. "It was wishful thinking more than anything," said Hixon, who had four catches for 50 yards and the touchdown in the first two games. "I felt my calf tighten up and more or less the doctor said that was just the swelling going there. It was just wishful thinking." The Giants will now have to rely on a mix of Victor Cruz, who caught his first career pass Monday; the veteran Brandon Stokley, who signed with the team last week; and the rookie Jerrel Jernigan, who did not appear in the first two games. The 6-foot-6 Ramses Barden is eligible to come off the physically unable to perform list after Week 6. "It's a shame, a guy who we missed last year and were happy to have back," Eli Manning said of Hixon. "Unfortunate, but we're going to need some guys to step up. We have guys." It may get worse for the Giants and their receiving corps. Mario Manningham was examined by team physicians and an independent neurologist Tuesday after sustaining a concussion Monday, on the play before Hixon was injured. The team said he underwent further examination and testing Wednesday. "As these injuries come along, as I've said a thousand times unfortunately, we understand and feel bad for the player that's hurt," said Coach Tom Coughlin, who added that Manningham has been attending meetings. "The next guy in line has got to step up and we've got to play better." Coughlin did not deny the possibility of the Giants bringing in another receiver. Before Manningham and Hixon were injured, the talk was about injuries of a perhaps more dubious nature. When the Giants" Deon Grant and Jacquian Williams simultaneously fell to the ground clutching their legs in the first quarter, Rams quarterback Sam Bradford was visibly perturbed. He screamed toward the Giants" defense as he walked off the field during the injury timeout. There was soon speculation that Grant and Williams, who quickly got up, were faking injuries to slow down the Rams" no-huddle offense and allow the Giants to substitute. Grant took exception Wednesday to questions about the situation and his quick recovery - he jogged off the field and was back in the next play. "Yes, I was, I really was," Grant said when asked if he was injured. "When I watched the film, you see me bending my knee after I made the tackle. I'm walking, I'm bending my knee at the same time and someone was like, "Just go down, D, just go down," and I was like, "No, I'm good." " The league did not discipline Grant or the Giants, but it did send the memo warning of potential punishments. Giants linebacker Mathias Kiwanuka, however, said he thought the process of determining whether a player was faking would be problematic.
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The Average Wikipedian (talk)
AutoWikiBrowser/History shows that the developers "Removed Persondata addition from en.wp general fixes" last month. There's still some controversy over how to remove the existing templates. I've only been removing them if all the information is somewhere else in the article (e.g. infobox, categories, lead). GoingBatty (talk)
No active AWB versions add Persondata anymore. == Template redirects are not minor? ==
Template redirects don't change anything for the reader as far as I know, so why aren't these treated as "minor genfixes"? Stevie is the man! Talk • Work
== Which section does removing an excess pipe from "s permissible here and even has advantages, as giving word wrap a safe place to break lines without introducing either syntactic or legibility confusion. (See also WikiProject_Check_Wikipedia#Error_.2361_false_positive) Andy Dingley (talk)
== Underlinked
I saw a bot do this and its page links here. If an article has nine words of text outside of the title, and three are already linked, why would you put a tag bigger than the article to say that those remaining six words are underlinked? The script should not add "underlinked" to a one sentence stub that already has a link. I read Wikipedia on a desktop browser on a cell phone, and I hate it when the entire article is unreadable because the tags are longer than the content. It is also not a good article when every word except for "is" is linked. MicroPaLeo (talk)
Could you please let us know which article this was, so we can compare it to the AWB tagger rules for adding? Thanks! GoingBatty (talk)
After going through MicroPaLeo's contributions, I believe the concern is with to Chaudhry Abdus Salam. The stub has only one wikilink, which falls into the rules for AWB tagging. GoingBatty (talk)
I checked today and underlinked is not added in that page anymore. (AWB 5.8.0.1 rev 11749)
== White space added at top of article ==
See here (immediately following line 1) and here (immediately following line 1). It looks like when a template at the top of an article is ammended (by AWB general fix), an extra whitespace is added between the template and proceeding text. This bug was initially reported by Airplaneman on my talk page. == Persondata ==
I have recently discussed with an editor who actively deletes most persondata templates from the article he works on. Since persondata has already been deprecated and is replaced by Wikidata, I see no reason why AWB should not stop adding persondata templates automatically, and perhaps, after some time, be able to automatically delete persondata templates. The Average Wikipedian (talk)
AutoWikiBrowser/History shows that the developers "Removed Persondata addition from en.wp general fixes" last month. There's still some controversy over how to remove the existing templates. I've only been removing them if all the information is somewhere else in the article (e.g. infobox, categories, lead). GoingBatty (talk)
No active AWB versions add Persondata anymore. == Template redirects are not minor? ==
Template redirects don't change anything for the reader as far as I know, so why aren't these treated as "minor genfixes"? Stevie is the man! Talk • Work
== Which section does removing an excess pipe from " permissible here and even has advantages, as giving word wrap a safe place to break lines without introducing either syntactic or legibility confusion. (See also WikiProject_Check_Wikipedia#Error_.2361_false_positive) Andy Dingley (talk)
== Underlinked
I saw a bot do this and its page links here. If an article has nine words of text outside of the title, and three are already linked, why would you put a tag bigger than the article to say that those remaining six words are underlinked? The script should not add "underlinked" to a one sentence stub that already has a link. I read Wikipedia on a desktop browser on a cell phone, and I hate it when the entire article is unreadable because the tags are longer than the content. It is also not a good article when every word except for "is" is linked.
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Japan's 'Pornaldo' keeps scoring as male actors fizzle Keep up-to-date with the latest news, subscribe here: http://bit.ly/AFP-subscribe For a man carrying a nation's libido on his shoulders, Japanese porn king "Shimiken" looks as fresh as a daisy as the $20 billion industry contemplates a lack of actors. Duration: 02:10 Follow AFP English on Facebook: Latest news on AFP English Twitter: Share your top stories on Google+
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One in 10 has risked driving without insurance Despite the threat of a £1,000 fine, almost half of those who drove without an MOT said they did not think they would get caught. Three quarters of those polled claimed they didn't realise when their MOT had run out. Accidents involving uninsured drivers cost £380 million per year and can also impact the cost of insurance for other drivers, according to the Motor Insurers' Bureau (MIB) 23,000 people are injured every year in accidents involving uninsured drivers. Jeremy Ward, head of Halifax Car Insurance, said: "Driving without valid insurance is not only against the law, but can also impact financially on those who have appropriate cover as they may be unable to recover damages from an uninsured driver." In September, The Daily Telegraph reported that the average car insurance premium had fallen by 10.6pc to £478 - 11pc lower than the previous year.
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Despite the new government's criticism of the strategy, however, few expected Peña Nieto to abandon it, particularly since that would mean rebuffing American security officials who often supply intelligence on the whereabouts of the capos. The United States' ability to track Guzman's satellite phone use was a key to his arrest. The future of the cartel was the chief topic of debate Monday among residents of Culiacan, a city of 600,000 people. The cartel's influence is all-pervasive here: A well-tended cross covered in balloons is displayed prominently in front of a busy shopping mall, commemorating the 2008 slaying of Guzman's son Edgar Guzman Lopez. The businesses in the mall are apparently too intimidated to argue with its presence. In the leafy town square, conversations with a stranger are often left to trail off when a speaker thinks a cartel spy might be nearby. Taxi driver Jesus Luis Caldera, 36, predicted the cartel would weather the loss of Guzman. "It's going to be the same movie - only with different capos," said Caldera, who said he used to move cocaine for the cartel until he went to prison for it. Armando Sanchez, 28, the manager of an electronics company from the state of Guanajuato, was playing curious tourist Sunday afternoon at the Malverde shrine. He worried that Guzman's death might give rival groups - particularly the bloodthirsty Zetas gang - a chance to muscle their way onto Sinaloa cartel territory.
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Cantharidus sanguineus is a species of small sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusc in the family Trochidae, the top shells. Subspecies:
Cantharidus sanguineus bakeri Fleming, 1948: synonym of Cantharidus artizona A. Adams, 1853
Cantharidus sanguineus var. elongatus Suter, 1897:synonym of Cantharidus artizona A. Adams, 1853
Cantharidus sanguineus cryptus (Powell, 1946): synonym of Cantharidus sanguineus (Gray in Dieffenbach, 1843)
==Description==
The shell grows to a length of 9 mm, its diameter 7 mm. The small, imperforate shell has a conical shape. It is greenish or whitish with bloodred spots. Its sculpture consists of spiral cinguli with very narrow grooves between them, 5 to 6 on the penultimate and 10 to 14 on the body whorl. Sometimes these are slightly moniliform. The base contains about 5 cinguli. The colour of the shell is green, with oblique longitudinal rows of blood-red spots on the cinguli. The first three whorls are sometimes reddish or brownish with radiate white streaks, below the suture very often tessellated with white, brown, and red. The acute spire is elevated conical,with sides slightly convex. The protoconch is conic with 1½ strongly convex smooth whorls, which are mostly pearly. The six whorls of the spire are flatly convex, the last angled at the periphery. The base of the shell is slightly convex. The sutures are impressed. The oblique aperture is iridescent and lirate within. The outer lip is solid, often strengthened within by a white
callosity. The arcuate columella is nearly vertical. The inner lip spreads a little over the umbilical tract, which is impressed and concave. The parietal wall contains a more or less thick callus. ==Distribution==
This marine species is endemic to New Zealand and occurs off North, South and Stewart Island
==References==
Powell A. W. B., New Zealand Mollusca, William Collins Publishers Ltd, Auckland, New Zealand 1979 ISBN 0-00-216906-1
Marshall, B.A. 1998: The New Zealand Recent species of Cantharidus Montfort, 1810 and Micrelenchus Finlay, 1926 (Mollusca: Gastropoda: Trochidae). Molluscan Research 19: 107-156
Spencer, H.G. ; Marshall, B.A. ; Maxwell, P.A. ; Grant-Mackie, J.A. ; Stilwell, J.D. ; Willan, R.C. ; Campbell, H.J. ; Crampton, J.S. ; Henderson, R.A.; Bradshaw, M.A. ; Waterhouse, J.B.; Pojeta, J. Jr (2009). Phylum Mollusca: chitons, clams, tusk shells, snails, squids, and kin, in: Gordon, D.P. (Ed.) (2009). New Zealand inventory of biodiversity: 1. Kingdom Animalia: Radiata, Lophotrochozoa, Deuterostomia. pp. 161–254
==External links==
Transactions and Proceedings of the Royal Society of New Zealand 1868-1961, Micrelenchus sanguineus sanguineus
Gastropods.com: Cantharidus sanguineus
sanguineus
Gastropods of New Zealand
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Logan MacMillan (born July 5, 1989) is a Canadian ice hockey centre currently playing for Dornbirner EC of the Austrian Hockey League (EBEL). He was selected by the Anaheim Ducks of the National Hockey League 19th overall in the 2007 NHL Entry Draft. MacMillan is the son of former NHL'er Bob MacMillan. ==Playing career==
MacMillan was drafted in the first round, 19th overall, by the Anaheim Ducks in the 2007 NHL Entry Draft. He won a gold medal with Team Canada at the Under-18 Junior World Cup in 2006. He also captained Team Atlantic at the 2006 World Under-17 Hockey Challenge, posting six points (3-3-6). On December 23, 2008, MacMillan was traded by the Halifax Mooseheads to the Rimouski Océanic for Guillaume Pelletier and four draft picks. On June 30, 2010, MacMillan was traded by the Ducks to the Calgary Flames in exchange for winger Jason Jaffray and future considerations. In his two seasons within the Flames organization, MacMillan was assigned to the Flames affiliate's the Abbotsford Heat of the AHL and the Utah Grizzlies of the ECHL. On August 7, 2012, MacMillan signed his first European contract with Dornbirner EC of the Austrian Hockey League. ==Career statistics==
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David Cameron turns to God after Maria Miller's expenses resignation Prime Minister hosted Easter reception hours after resignation broke Maria Miller resigned six days after being told to repay £5,800 in expenses Cameron explains how church visits give him'moments of greatest peace' He was seen leaning against a pillar with eyes shut during hymn By Matt Chorley, Mailonline Political Editor
After the week he has had, it is no surprise that David Cameron was looking for divine inspiration. Hours after the Prime Minister was forced to defend Maria Miller's resignation over her expenses, he told religious leaders at an Easter reception in Downing Street: "The Bible tells us to bear one another's burdens." The stressed-out Premier was also seen leaning against a pillar with his eyes shut as a soprano sang the - rather appropriate - hymn "Ave Maria." David Cameron held a reception for Easter in Downing Street hours after the resignation of his Culture Secretary Maria Miller The Prime Minister asked church leaders if there were any volunteers to help bear his burdens After spending a week defending Mrs Miller, Mr Cameron yesterday admitted he had learned the hard way that public anger over MPs' expenses is still 'raw'. In the Commons he struggled to explain why he clung on to his Culture Secretary after she was ordered to repay £5,800 in over-claimed expenses and apologise to the Commons. Labour leader Ed Miliband accused the PM of a 'terrible error of judgement' by refusing to sack Mrs Miller earlier, adding: 'He just doesn't get it.' But by evening Mr Cameron was rather more philosophical, ignoring the advice of former Labour spin doctor Alastair Campbell that Downing Street does not 'do God'. Hosting the Easter reception in Number 10, he told church leaders how he finds "moments of greatest peace" at Thursday morning services and even claimed Jesus was responsible for his "Big Society" policy. Soprano Laura Wilde sang Ave Maria for guests, before Mr Cameron addressed the audience. Maria Miller quit as Culture Secretary six days after being told to repay £5,800 The Prime Minister said: "The Bible tells us to bear one another's burdens. 'After the day I've had, I'm definitely looking for volunteers." Mrs Miller was told on Tuesday night by an "emissary" that senior Tories believed she should offer to resign for the good of the party. She then had a late-night phone call with the Prime Minister as he was returning from the state banquet for the Irish president at Windsor Castle in which it was agreed she would quit. Mrs Miller was ordered to repay £5,800 in overclaimed mortgage expenses and found to have broken the MPs" code of conduct in her belligerent attitude towards the independent parliamentary standards commissioner. The offence was compounded when the Culture Secretary delivered a curt 32-second apology in the Commons. Allies of Mrs Miller claimed she had been the victim of a "witch-hunt," in part fuelled by opposition to her policy to legalise gay marriage. Mr Cameron made no reference to the issue in his speech, according to a Bloomberg report. Instead he focussed on his own faith, and went further than he has before in describing the comfort he takes from the church. He described Jesus Christ as "our saviour" and said his "moments of greatest peace" come "perhaps every other Thursday morning" when he slips into the sung Eucharist at St. Mary Abbots, the church in Kensington, west London. Soprano Laura Wilde sang Ave Maria, hours after Mrs Miller was forced to quit over her expenses Mr Cameron was seen leaning against a pillar with his eyes shut as Miss Wilde sang The church is linked to the school his children attend. He added: "I find a little bit of peace and hopefully a bit of guidance." Mr Cameron also spoke of the support he received from the church when his son Ivan died in 2009. Mark Abrey, the vicar of at his local church, was the "person who looked after me," Mr Cameron said. "I can't think of anyone who was more loving or thoughtful or kind," he added. The Big Society, to encourage more volunteering and social enterprise, was one of the flagship ideas of Mr Cameron's Tory leadership. Mr Cameron also spoke of how he finds his'moments of peace' during Thursday morning visits to church Mr Cameron said Christians are now the most persecuted religion around the world But the onset of the recession, and confusion about what it really meant, has sen it quietly dropped in recent years. But last night Mr Cameron boasted: "Jesus invented the Big Society 2,000 years ago; I just want to see more of it. "If there are things that are stopping you from doing more, think of me as a giant Dyno-Rod" to clear any blockages.
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· AO Talk
:::::::::::Okay, I've "filtered" it. I passed it to AndonicO/SGames template, since I doubt it is ready. Feel free to test it there; we'll probably have red links galore, so get ready to create subpages. · AO Talk
::::::::::::I added what I think is the final version to Civilizations at War to use as an example (because it only works in article-space). If you think it's fine, I'd say we change the old template for this one. If not, tell me, and I'll fix the problem. (P.S. THAT WAS HARD!!! )· AO Talk
Looks really good (you are a better man than I). Can there be two adjustments made? I note, there is no template box for this wikiproject. I made a quick one here:
but obviously it could change. But if we want to get people to join our project we have to start tagging talk pages of relevant articles. David Fuchs
I agree, however, we should tag the articles using the finished version. I think Culverin was also working on one. | AndonicO Talk | Sign Here
Well I think this one works for the moment, and we can always change it out or edit it if Culverin has a better one. I think that we can tag articles quicker if we get a bot to do the work and tell it what the relevant categories are. Also, are we going to have a rating system? or should we let that go since other wikiprojects may have that covered? Alright, lets see how it can be improved then. I think we should have a rating system, as an important strategy article isn't necessarily notable in a more extensive WikiProject. | AndonicO Talk | Sign Here
:Well if you want the editing the template to be easier, we probably should move the temp box to SGames, or something. Also, I was going to request bot help to tag related S.Games articles. These are the related categories I found. What did I miss? Just go ahead and add it. ::Very good; it took me a while to think of others. (ok, I confess, I used the article) :-) I think we should have the final version ready before posting it anywhere, so let's try to have it ready in the next few days. Perhaps by Wednesday we'll have it. | AndonicO Talk | Sign Here
:::Don't worry, I only tagged stuff I knew I was going to be able to find again, so removing the draft one and replacing it with the final will be no issue. EDIT: Oh yeah, I was thinking that when we look at articles for improv. we should leave the heavy lifting and consideration to the related wikiprojects if they're covered, for example Warcraft and Starcraft that have their own wikiprojects. That way we work on the more general articles which wouldn't attract as much attention and don't have a dedicated team. In other words, if the article has a wikiproject, list it here but defer to the project first. David Fuchs (talk • contribs)
::::Alright, good idea. But I do think articles like Starcraft should be tagged later, when we have a larger group. Remember that adding the template to articles like that is what increased the amount of participants here. | AndonicO Talk | Sign Here
:::::To Big O's comment, don't we want people to join the project? Also, it's Wednesday, and I don't think there is anything else to add to our categories. I'll wait a little bit longer, but I'm going to go to bot requests with this template, and with the categories below. If either David or Culverin could add a rating system, that would be good. ::::::Um, yeah, I don't have any idea how to add a rating system, but I'll see what some digging does. David Fuchs (talk • contribs)
I'm not sure if we can make a rating system unless we make an essential articles page. That opens up another can of worms, so let's dicuss that under a new header, which I'll start.
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== Welcome! ==
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== Proposed deletion of San Andreas (TV series) ==
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==Speedy deletion nomination of San Andreas (TV series)==
Hello, and welcome to Wikipedia. Although everyone is welcome to contribute to Wikipedia, introducing inappropriate pages, such as San Andreas (TV series), is not in accordance with our policies. If you would like to experiment, please use the sandbox. Under section G3 of the criteria for speedy deletion, the page has been nominated for deletion. If you think this page should not be deleted for this reason, you may contest the nomination by visiting the page and clicking the button labelled "Click here to contest this speedy deletion". This will give you the opportunity to explain why you believe the page should not be deleted. However, be aware that once a page is tagged for speedy deletion, it may be removed without delay. Please do not remove the speedy deletion tag from the page yourself, but do not hesitate to add information in line with Wikipedia's policies and guidelines. SounderBruce
== Speedy deletion nomination of Ralph & Fred ==
Hello Dadisacoolman,
I wanted to let you know that I just tagged Ralph & Fred for deletion, because it seems to be vandalism or a hoax. If you feel that the article shouldn't be deleted and want more time to work on it, you can & Fred}}&action=edit§ion=new&preload=Template:Hangon_preload&preloadtitle=This+page+should+not+be+speedy+deleted+because...+ contest this deletion, but please don't remove the speedy deletion tag from the top. You can leave a note on my talk page if you have questions. Bobtinin (talk)
== August 2015 ==
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== Fair use rationale for Image:New Orleans Fleur de Lis.gif ==
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==Is this the son of Josiah Quincy, Jr.?==
It seems like this must be the son of Josiah Quincy, Jr. (1833-1887) who was a lawyer and a brigadier general in the Union army. I don't have a reference that makes the connection though, so I will leave the idea here. Bob Burkhardt (talk)
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MotorCities National Heritage Area or Motor Cities National Heritage Area is a federally designated National Heritage Area that commemorates and promotes the automobile industry in Detroit and surrounding areas of Michigan. The National Heritage Area includes portions of sixteen counties in southeastern Michigan. The scope of the heritage area includes sites and events relating to the motor industry as well as the industry's impact on labor, society and the environment. The heritage area comprises more than 1200 automotive-related sites. Counties within the national heritage area includes Saginaw, Clinton, Shiawassee, Genesee, Macomb, Oakland, Livingston, Ingham, Eaton, Kalamazoo, Calhoun, Jackson, Washtenaw, Wayne, Monroe and Lenawee counties. These counties comprise the Detroit metropolitan area as well as Saginaw, Flint, Lansing, Ann Arbor, Battle Creek, Jackson and Kalamazoo. The MotorCities National Heritage Area was established on November 6, 1998 as the Automobile National Heritage Area. The name was later changed to MotorCities National Heritage Area. ==References==
==External links==
MotorCities National Heritage Area official website
MotorCities National Heritage Area
1998 establishments in Michigan
National Heritage Areas of the United States
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Group 1-winning trainers Danny O'Brien, Mark Kavanagh among those charged by Racing Victoria for cobalt breach Horse Racing: Racing Victoria stewards have laid charges against high profile trainers Mark Kavanagh and Danny O'Brien for breaching the cobalt threshold. Caulfield Cup and Cox Plate-winning trainer Danny O'Brien says "we believe we have done nothing wrong and we will fight it." Source: News Limited GROUP 1-winning trainers Danny O'Brien and Mark Kavanagh face lengthy bans after they were charged on Wednesday with the administration of cobalt to five of their horses. After an investigation spanning more than five months Racing Victoria officials pounced with chief steward Terry Bailey visiting O'Brien's Flemington stables to deliver the news. Fight on his hands: Trainer Danny O'Brien. Picture: Colleen Petch Source: News Corp Australia Trainers O'Brien, Kavanagh, as well as Lee and Shannon Hope and vet Dr Tom Brennan were hit with a total of 49 charges relating to the administering of cobalt to runners last year. Brennan, a partner in Flemington Equine Clinic who provided assistance for the O'Brien and Kavanagh stables, is facing 20 charges. The charges against Brennan come just days after he denied to a Racing NSW hearing he had sent vials allegedly containing cobalt to Sydney Kavanagh's son Sam, who is facing similar charges to his father. Brennan, has been charged as a non-licensed person due to legislation which was enacted in late 2013, giving stewards the power to charge non-licensed people who are relevant to the racing industry. O'Brien is charged with presenting gallopers De Little Engine, Bondeiger, Caravan Rolls On and Bullpit over the cobalt threshold of 200 micrograms per litre of urine, a limit established in April last year. De Little Engine, which won a 2300m race at Ballarat last November 2014, had a reading of 550 micrograms. Mark Kavanagh the day after the cobalt findings were first made public on January 13. Picture: Hamish Blair Source: News Corp Australia Bondeiger, which ran second in last year's VRC Derby, returned a reading of 330 micrograms. The readings of Kavanagh's Magicool, after it won the UCI Stakes (Listed) over 1800m at Flemington last October were 640 micrograms. It is uncertain at this stage if fellow trainer Peter Moody, whose galloper Lidari was also over the limit, will be charged with an investigation ongoing.
O'Brien told the Herald Sun he was relieved he could finally answer the charges, which he would defend vigorously. "We are pleased that there looks to be a finish line to this and now we can defend ourselves," he said. "We believe we have done nothing wrong and we will fight it." Over: Mark Kavanagh-trained Magicool winning the Queensland Derby last weekend. Picture: Jono Searle Source: News Corp Australia In a letter to his owners, Kavanagh said he was innocent and expected it to be "business as usual" until his hearing, which has not been set. Racing Victoria Integrity Services general manager Dayle Brown said the charges followed an exhaustive and complex investigation. "We have dedicated considerable resources to undertake these investigations as swiftly as possible while ensuring they were thorough," he said. "During the course of the investigations we have collected a considerable amount of evidence and have undertaken extensive forensic analysis and testing. "Each of the five people charged will have the opportunity to defend these charges before the independent RAD Board and we hope that this can occur at the earliest possible opportunity." Lee and Shannon hope refused to comment on Wednesday night. Trainer Danny O'Brien at Flemington trackwork. Picture: Colleen Petch Source: News Limited Charges:16 Caravan Rolls On Lexus Stakes (G3), Flemington, November 1, 2014 Finished: 8th Cobalt detected: 350 micrograms per litre Bondeiger Victoria Derby (G1), Flemington, November 1, 2014 Finished: 2nd Cobalt: 330 ug/l De Little Engine People@Work Handicap, Ballarat, November 22, 2014 Finished: 1st Cobalt: 550 ug/l Bullpit Jeep 55 Second Challenge Heat 9 (BM70), Moonee Valley, December 19, 2014 Finished: 1st Cobalt: 300 ug/l
Charges: 4 Magicool UCI Stakes (Listed), Flemington, October 4, 2014 Finished: 1st Cobalt: 640 ug/l
Charges: 9 Windy Citi Bear
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