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”Need for speed – Leadership in the digital economy” was the main theme discussed during the DIGILE Business Forum on 30.09.2013 at Dipoli. Urban Mill is bridging thoughts and activities between two SHOKS, DIGILE and RYM, and took of course part to this interesting Forum.
There are no speed limits on the road to digital economy leadership. During the last few years it has become very clear that the digital economy (also called the Internet economy or the second economy) is the fastest growing sector of all developed economies, and also of several developing economies. Already in the leading countries the digital economy forms roughly 10 per cent of GDP. We are in the middle of a new industrial revolution that will radically shape all industries, and all domains of business – also leadership and management. Speed of new business development will be one of the key ingredients of the new leadership skill set.
DIGILE Business Forum 2013 focused on the challenges of business leadership in the digital economy. Through discussions initiated by expert presentations, you partipants got inspiration and information to better cope with the digital era of leadership. The event was targeted at all companies and business leaders in all industries.
This year a special focus was on the US. The US is one of the innovation leaders in the field of ICT, business and digital services. Finland-US cooperation in new digital business creation could create concrete success factors for both parties, not only in the US market but also in the third markets together with American partners.
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Pictured above is Festival Volunteer Coordinator Linda King at the mic.
Thank you to those that made the 2013 Texas Blueberry Festival a huge success!
It takes a tremendous amount of time, talent, energy and money to bring an event like this to life. The festival volunteers were treated to a celebration party sponsored by Cotton Patch Cafe and thanked for their valuable contributions.
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There is a new ladies chorus in the Gorge, under the umbrella of the Mid-Columbia Community Choir. This group, for now, will be known as the Mid-Columbia Community Choir Ladies Chorus.
“Presently we have 15 ladies who have stepped forward and there is room for other ladies who would like to sing with us to join,” said Perry Cole, who will direct the group. “We are hoping that the group will become 20 to 25, making a very nice small chorus.”
The group plans to be a music ministry, giving concerts in special venues such as assisted living, civic groups and at MCCC scheduled concerts. It will sing arrangements for three-part ensembles with several pieces having optional fourth parts.
The genre will include a variety of religious styles from classical to contemporary, including some greatly loved hymns.
The first rehearsal will be held April 4 at 7 p.m. at the Tucker Road Baptist Church, 1455 Tucker Road, Hood River.
Plans are to continue rehearsals on Thursday evenings until school is out in June. Prior to June the group will discuss future rehearsal and concert commitments as Mid-Columbia Community Choir begins the fall rehearsal schedule.
Cole plans to have this special group sing for the Thanksgiving and Christmas programs this year. A short recital is planned prior to summer, so it will require strict attendance and home work from the group.
An initial membership fee of $25 is required, payable to Mid-Columbia Community Choir by the April 11 rehearsal. This is a volunteer group; no one will receive compensation.
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‘I can’t keep quiet,’ sing members of an impromptu choir in front of Hood River Middle School Saturday prior to the citizen town hall for questions to Rep. Greg Walden. The song addresses female empowerment generally and sexual violence implicitly, and gained prominence during the International Women’s Day events in January. The singers braved a sudden squall to finish their song and about 220 people gathered in HRMS auditorium, which will be the scene of the April 12 town hall with Rep. Greg Walden, at 3 p.m. Enlarge

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I just love it! Now many people are concerned and revolted by the riots, looting, deaths and actions of the Washington D.C. protesters, as well they should be. However, where were these same disgusted people when Seattle, Portland, and many more cities were rioting, looting, and burning property this past summer? Nothing was done then and few dissenting voices were heard. Even the police were told to stand down. One astute politician called the rioting in her city just a summer love festival.
Why did we not hear objections from our governors, mayors, senators, House of Representatives, ordinary citizens, and our (honest) news media when this happened to our cities then? And why would the people of Portland re-elect a mayor who allows all this destruction in his own city? Why would Gov. Jay Inslee call out the National Guard for the opening of the 2021 Legislatre and not pressure the Seattle mayor to do the same for the riots in Seattle? I wish I had an answer for these questions but I do not.
As citizens of this great country we need to start voicing our opinions on the wrongs and stand up for what is right. Being passive is not the answer . If we keep electing individuals who allow riots, allow the destruction of our buildings and artifacts, allow defunding our police, allow one-sided opinions, and allow the trampling of our Constitutional rights, then we, the people, will have to suffer the consequences.


SpaceX has successfully launched another batch of its satellites - and they'll be visible in the skies above our heads later this week.
Eagle-eyed stargazers will be able to see the eerie trail of lights in the night sky.
The satellites look like moving stars flying in a straight line and were mistaken for UFOs earlier in the year.
Elon Musk's satellites are being deployed to provide internet to remote locations across the world in a man-made constellation known as Starlink.
New satellites are released roughly every two weeks, with 597 launched so far of its planned 12,000-strong fleet.
They orbit at about half the height of regular satellites at 550km, which is why they're often visible from Earth.
SpaceX explained: "With performance that far surpasses that of traditional satellite internet, and a global network unbounded by ground infrastructure limitations, Starlink will deliver high speed broadband internet to locations where access has been unreliable, expensive, or completely unavailable."
According to the Find Starlink website, the satellite trails will be visible from the UK several times this week, with bright sightings up to six minutes long.
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Thomas Sabella-Mills will direct the limited run with music direction by James Stenborg.
The cast will feature Matt Wilson, Stephanie Sine, Lauren Ruff, Sara Sawyer, Kate Campbell, Amy Jackson, Mary Catherine McDonald and Kristin Katherine Shields.
Stop the World - I Want to Get Off features book, music, and lyrics by Leslie Bricusse. The musical, according to press notes, is described as such: "Set against the backdrop of a surreal world symbolized by a circus, it focuses on 'an everyman' - Littlechap (Matt Wilson) - whose first major step towards improving his lot is to marry Evie (Stephanie Sine), his boss' daughter. The traditional responsibilities of work-home-family that includes two daughters (Lauren Ruff and Sara Sawyer), results in a growing dissatisfaction with his 'lot in life' and leads him into the arms of three women who offer the promise of 'something more' (all portrayed by Stephanie Sine). His life-long search for that 'something more' ends with the realization that the love of his wife has always been the 'something more' he thought was eluding him. A 'Greek chorus' (Kate Campbell, Amy Jackson, Mary Catherine McDonald, and Kristin Katherine Shields) help guide us on Littlechap's journey."
Songs include "Gonna Build a Mountain" and "What Kind of Fool Am I?"
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Jenna Blough grew up on the edge of the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, where she was allowed to run wild, instilling a love of the outdoors early on. After her parents dragged her and her sister on a cross-country road trip of epic proportions, she developed an equal appreciation for Wild West roadside attractions, historic sites, and wilderness.
Jenna eventually found the California desert to be her geographic soul mate. She loves Palm Springs for its poolside lounging and cocktails, and Joshua Tree for its fantastic hiking and otherworldly landscape.
Jenna received an undergraduate degree in cultural anthropology, an MA in English literature, and an MFA in writing. She is also the author of Moon Death Valley National Park. Jenna resides in Los Angeles with her husband Ryan Jones. Visit her blog at whentheroadends.com.

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Neighbors intervene when man robs woman
EAST NEW YORK (WABC) -- Police say a recently paroled man was trying to rob a woman when residents jumped into action to help her.
"I heard her scream. What I saw was the black male on top of her," Oscar O'Bar said.
The sound of fear pierced the crisp, quiet night air on Crosby Street Monday around 8:00 p.m. in East New York.
It sent O'Bar's heart racing and adrenaline roaring.
"And then I when saw him grab her bag and ran I was like whoa! My first instinct was to chase him," he said.
O'Bar zoomed off after 29 year old Nathaniel Flowers for three blocks. O'Bar didn't see a gun, but neighbors saw the chase and their instincts kicked in too.
Flowers dove over a fence and tried to hide in a backyard. The entire neighborhood now wouldn't let him leave the block.
"He got trapped. Everybody chased him," O'Bar said.
With four sisters, and a handful of-nieces and grand-nieces, O'Bar says it was second nature.
"It's a macho thing, he broke the code against women," he said.
O'Bar, who is currently out of work, says his dream is to get a job as a New York City Sanitation worker.
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I have not baked a pie from scratch in more than ten years but it is national pie day today and I have vowed to try some of my grandmother’s recipes that I have recently digitized for the family. So I find myself working on her famous homemade pie crust today. I should explain that this is her second most famous pie crust recipe, as her most famous calls for pure lard. I opted for this vegetable shorting crust in deference to our cholesterol levels. Please excuse the less than perfect lattice crust, I am a long way from a pastry chef.
Grandma Swan’s Fool Proof Pie Crust
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ¾ cups shortening
- 1 tbs sugar
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tbs white vinegar
- 1 egg beaten
- ½ cup cold water
Mix the first four ingredients until gooey. I use a food processor with a plastic dough blade. My grandma did it by hand I am sure. In a separate dish beat the egg, vinegar and water together. Slowly add them to the flour mixture either using your hands or the food processor. This is smooth, sticky, and fragile dough.
Place in the fridge for 15-30 minutes before you roll out on a floured board. You can leave the dough in the fridge for up to a week or freeze.
This is enough dough for one large pie bottom and top or two regular pies with lattice tops.
To make lattice tops I use a small cutting board as a straight edge and cut long strips that I then weave one over the other. After woven I use a fork to crimp the edges. Click here to enlarge below image.

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Photo: "Wolf Dance at Fort Washakie"--a photograph (no date) identified by Wister as an inspiration for his 1891 short story How Lin McLean Went East. Owen Wister Papers.
Wister began writing short stories derived from material in his diaries in 1891. His first work was Chalkeye, a story about a small Western landowner and his dealings with a tenderfoot Easterner. Wister never completed this manuscript.
Wister’s first published work was Hank’s Woman, a story about the marriage of a ranch hand and his European wife. Written in 1891, it featured the first appearance of the character who became The Virginian.
How Lin McLean Went East, also written in 1891, concerns a Western ranch hand who goes East but prefers the West. Lin McLean is considered to be an early version of the Virginian. He evolved into a separate character and later appeared in Lin McLean and The Virginian.
Harper’s Monthly published the latter two stories in 1892, prompting Wister to become a full-time writer.


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Ford has a lot going on at the moment. Not only is the company in the midst of releasing its 2020 model year lineups, but they also have numerous automotive innovations they’re working on the bring the industry closer to the future than ever before. From hybrid and electric vehicle enhancements and safety and driver assistance improvements to self-driving and autonomous vehicle collaborations, Ford is at the forefront of cutting edge automotive technology. But they can’t continue to innovate unless they have a state-of-the-art facility to innovate in. And that’s why Ford was so proud to announce that its innovation goals are about to grow exponentially thanks to its new Research & Engineering Center – which we’re going to check out right here.
[ FROM FORD INNOVATIONS TO FORD FUN AROUND THE WORLD: Video of the Record-Breaking Ford Mustang Parade ]
Ford’s new Research & Engineering Center will be located in Dearborn, MI, and will be used by the company for numerous purposes – but the purpose we’re most excited about is the work Ford will be doing on automotive innovations. The new campus will be completely up and running by 2025 and house well over 6,000 employees. Now, it’s just a waiting game to see what innovation comes from this endeavor.
“From the Rouge to Highland Park in Detroit to Dagenham in the U.K., Ford has leveraged innovative workspaces and facilities to inspire our teams to invent the future. Our vision for our Dearborn Research & Engineering campus – and our new Corktown campus and Ann Arbor robotics lab – will enable Ford to lead the next era of transportation and personal mobility, and help us continue our founding mission of driving human progress through the freedom of movement.” – Jim Hackett, Ford President and CEO
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Jose Luis Martinez began his career in the Miami talent industry as a booking agent. In Los Angeles, he worked on a motion picture production desk at International Creative Management (ICM), where he had the opportunity to support several Academy Award winning clients. Upon returning to Miami, Jose Luis Martinez worked with the Miami International Film Festival to help plan and execute its 25th edition; an eleven-day event that featured world premieres and A-list stars.
Mr. Martinez was previously the Creative Director of the Miami World Cinema Center, where he has served as a producer on several independent feature films, many of which have premiered at film festivals such as MIFF, Marbella, and South by Southwest. Mr. Martinez is currently working with the Foundation for Human Rights in Cuba on an ambitious digital media project to bring greater internet connectivity and human rights awareness to the Island.
Jose Luis graduated from the University of Miami’s School of Communication majoring in Motion Pictures and Theater Arts.
Retro-Soul music is currently all the rage, and David and Devine - who just completed a two-month residency at the popular Hotel Cafe' in Hollywood - are riding that wave of music being popularized by high-profile artists including Adele, Cee-Lo Green, Janelle Monae, and Bruno Mars, to name a few. In a world where the old record business is crumbling and hanging on by a thread, the soulful duo consisting of Candace Devine (vocals) and Dave Yaden (piano-vocals) are the new school - having enjoyed radio airplay for their song "Leave The Light On" while being signed to top Hollywood talent agency ICM - all without the benefit of a major label deal. They stop by on Monday, August 5, at 9pm EST.
When I hear the words "We Win" I instantly think of Chief Apostle Olive C. Brown. If you're in her presence or connected with her on social media, "We Win" is always in the conversation or post. She encourages the masses each day. Some know her personally and many are blessed because of the connection.
This woman of God has served her family,community and church fellowship for over 50 years.
In 1992, she founded the International Christian Ministries, Incorporated, (ICM), Non-denomination.
Apostle is joyfully celebrating 50 years in kingdom preaching and ministry. She serves as the Apostolic covering to many prolific and effective ministries.
In this organization, all five children are serving as Bishops, Overseers and Elders in ministry. Her husband of 27 years went home to be with the Lord but the prayers of him and her parents still abide on this family.
On June 1, the Kingdom will celebrate the life and ministry of this great Woman of God .This celebration is designed to honor and celebrate Apostle, as a well respected minister of the gospel, meeting the physical and spiritual needs of the community and serving thousands of Richmond and surrounding area residents.
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ATLANTA (AP) — A day after a missing Clark Atlanta University student was found dead in a Georgia park, police have arrested the victim’s roommate and the roommate’s boyfriend.
Atlanta police on Saturday arrested 21-year-old Jordyn Jones and Jones’ boyfriend, 21-year-old Barron Brantley, each on charges of malice murder in the Oct. 31 death of Alexis Crawford. Police say the medical examiner determined Crawford died by asphyxiation.
Crawford was reported missing Nov. 1 and her body was found Friday.
At a news conference, Police Chief Erika Shields said a motive had not been clearly established but she noted that Crawford filed a police report on Oct. 27 describing “unwanted kissing and touching” by Brantley.
Jones and Brantley each is being held at the Fulton County Jail. It was unknown if either has an attorney who could comment.
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In Virginia we are tackling the transportation issue in ways never thought of before. We are breaking the old, formula-driven methods of allocating transportation dollars.
Gov. Jim Gilmore's Commission on Transportation Policy is creating innovative solutions to Virginia's transportation problems. And the governor has developed a plan to provide some immediate relief to the transportation challenges we face now.
First, Gilmore proposes advancing $590 million in federal reimbursement to Virginia to accelerate 90 road construction projects statewide. He has also advocated immediately updating and simplifying the state's fuel-tax collection system to provide nearly $230 million in new money for transportation projects over the next six years.
Gilmore plans to create a new priority transportation fund to pay for critical, statewide transportation projects. He has proposed putting more than $1.5 billion into this fund over the next six years, using general fund dollars and securitization of the uncommitted 40 percent of Virginia's tobacco settlement money. By committing general fund dollars to transportation, Gilmore's FY 2000-2002 budget marks transportation as a top priority for the first time in Virginia history.
In total, the governor's plan will mean more than $2.5 billion in new money for transportation over the next six years, without raising taxes.
Residents in Northern Virginia confront serious transportation problems every day, facing the longest daily commutes and the most severe congestion in Virginia. They spend too much time stuck in traffic and away from their families.
We cannot correct the bad decisions of the past 30 years immediately. Roads cannot magically appear. We cannot build another bridge across the Potomac to take traffic off the Beltway until Maryland agrees on a location. But we are doing some things quickly. We are working on a plan to reduce commuting time over the next six years, considering every idea--highways, transit, land use and telework. We are advancing construction on 10 major projects in Northern Virginia and beginning work on another group of projects, including two commuter parking lots along I-95.
Business leaders and Northern Virginia legislators have stressed that bus and rail service improvements can help most quickly. The Commonwealth Transportation Board has put the Dulles Rapid Bus Transit project and the extension of rail to Tysons Corner and then Dulles on a fast track. The Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation's request to proceed to the next phase of the project is pending with the Federal Transit Administration (FTA).
Most recently, the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority has agreed to apply for federal funds on behalf of the Commonwealth, after the FTA's evaluation of the project is released, expected in early February. The Virginia Department of Transportation has already received proposals from private companies to build these projects using private, state, local and federal money.
Additionally, we are negotiating with the railroads to increase the number of trains and extend the VRE service to Fauquier County. We have the third-fastest growing commuter rail system in America, and this will help take pressure off both I-95 and I-66.
Our world is changing, and Northern Virginia, as the world leader in Internet technology, is leading that change. Virginia aims to lead the nation in telecommuting and intelligent transportation system technology. In addition, Gilmore has budgeted a $10 million tax credit for businesses that employ teleworkers. This takes commuters off the roads quickly.
Virginia's approach to transportation is innovative and forward-looking. Our plan maintains the state's financial integrity, and it takes innovative and immediate action to relieve some of our most pressing challenges.
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There is a stigma behind male infertility, with many men unaware of why it happens, or, more generally, how their sperm works. While there are many factors that contribute to a man’s infertility, one group of researchers wanted to determine if there was a way to boost it with a nutritional approach.
It took Dr. Summer Goodson, of the University of North Carolina’s Nutrition Research Institute (NRI) in Kannapolis, N.C, nearly a year of searching before she found six men who had the genetic qualifications needed to be involved in her sperm function study — traditional recruiting through fliers and advertisements proved difficult for finding potential participants. So, Goodson did the opposite of what any UNC sports fan would do: She teamed up with her school’s enemy, Duke University.
Even though they oppose each other on the court and field, UNC’s NRI is now collaborating on Duke’s MURDOCK study, also known as the Measurement to Understand the Reclassification of Disease of Cabarrus/Kannapolis. MURDOCK is a longitudinal health study working to reclassify health and disease through advanced scientific technologies, expert opinion, and collaboration with regional community partners. Using MURDOCK’s 12,000 participants, it only took a day before Goodson identified 13 men with the genetic variant she was looking for.
“The MURDOCK study has a ready population of men who are interested in clinical studies, and samples that allow me to more easily find men who meet our criteria,” Goodson said in a press release. “Our return on investment is much, much higher.”
In 2014, Goodson began looking for men who had a variant in a particular gene that helps the body metabolize the nutrient choline into betaine. Mice with the gene variant were found to be infertile, while men with the same variant, which affects 5 to 9 percent of the population, had sperm that were less capable of making it through the female reproductive tract to the woman’s egg (known as motility). Low motility sperm is also considered low quality, as it makes conception more difficult. Goodson was searching for these men to test whether betaine, which is found in spinach and beets, could increase sperm motility in men with that variant of the gene. Her current study is testing to see if men who take betaine as a dietary supplement experience improved sperm function.
For men, spinach, beets, and fertility seem to go hand in hand, according to previous research. A 2013 study published in Nature Communications found fathers were less likely to have children born with birth defects if their diet before conception included foods high in vitamin B9 (folic acid), such as spinach and beets. Aside from these two vegetables, yellow and orange fruits and vegetables (particularly carrots), have shown evidence of boosting sperm quality.
“This could mean hope for some couples having trouble conceiving naturally,” Goodson said. “There are far too few options available to couples affected by male infertility, and this could represent a way to improve fertility using a natural, non-invasive approach.” Currently, the program is in its pilot stage. Depending on its results, the NRI will determine whether or not to move forward with a full-scale study involving hundreds of participants.


Preparing for Osseo is one thing. Actually surviving the Orioles' buzz-saw defense? That's something different altogether.
Eden Prairie thought it was ready to take on the undefeated and top-seeded Orioles in the Class 4A quarterfinals Wednesday, but Osseo ran out to a 10-0 lead and never trailed by less than double digits, cruising past Eden Prairie 85-73 and into Thursday's semifinals.
"Teams try to practice and prepare for us, but they can't duplicate the defense as we play it," Osseo coach Tim Theisen said.
Eden Prairie turned the ball over eight times in the first half, which ended with Osseo leading 39-24. That, said Eden Prairie coach David Flom, was just too big a hole to climb out of.
"Their quickness to the ball and then their ability to go get the ball is outstanding," Flom said. "They're tough and they're strong."
Osseo (30-0) prides itself on its depth. The Orioles go nine deep with little drop-off and everyone is expected to score, if needed. Against the Eagles, it was John Bezdicek's turn. The junior guard scored a career-high 21 points, including four three-pointers.
"We have confidence that anyone can make the shot or make the pass," Bezdicek said. "I played well today, but if you told me I would [score 21 points], I would have said you were crazy."
Eden Prairie (16-14), which had lost its last three regular season games, was led by guard Brady Rudrud's 30 points.
Hopkins 72, North St. Paul 42: Not quite four minutes into the game against No. 2 seed Hopkins, North St. Paul's Goodnews Kpegeol attempted a dunk.
Hopkins standout Amir Coffey sensed as much, and literally rose to the occasion: "I knew he'd go up strong so I just tried to jump as high as I could."
A clean block maintained order in the Royals' victory, even as Coffey missed a portion of the game with an injured tailbone. He crashed to the floor attempting a block later in the first half. Coffey, who has signed with Minnesota, said he "definitely" could have played more minutes if needed.
"I'm a little sore," said Coffey, who is also nagged by a turf toe injury. "I put ice on it during the game. I'll have to use a heating pad. But it's my last couple games so I can't sit out."
He cheered the efforts of fellow seniors Xavier Johnson, who led Hopkins (29-1) with 20 points and Vinnie Shahid with 11, plus that of junior Simon Wright (10 points, seven rebounds) and sophomore Joe Hedstrom (10 points in nine minutes).
Coffey's block headlined the strong Hopkins defensive effort. North St. Paul (24-6) struggled early, committing 16 turnovers and scoring only 11 points by halftime. Kpegeol finished with 13 points in the first North St. Paul state tournament game since 1999.
"They're just talented," Polars' senior Adreon Wadlington said. "They have a bunch of guys who had been here before and they're tough."
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Apple Valley 77, Blaine 57: On paper it looked like a mismatch. Apple Valley, with its roster loaded with Division I-caliber players vs. Blaine with 10 losses. But Apple Valley didn't take the Bengals lightly.
"Hey, they were good enough to make the state tournament," Apple Valley center Brock Bertram said. "We're not going look past anyone."
They didn't, routing the Bengals and setting up a semifinals rematch against Hopkins, the only team to defeat Apple Valley this season. Gary Trent Jr. scored 23 points for Apple Valley and Cameron Kirksey posted a double-double, 11 points and 10 rebounds.
"A good team win for us," Apple Valley coach Zach Goring said. "In the first half, we played such good defense and that set the tone."
That defense led to a series of fast-break baskets en route to a 50-25 halftime lead.
The Eagles built that lead to 32 points, 62-30, early in the second half before Goring sat his starters. All 17 players who dressed for Apple Valley (29-1) played in the game.
Blaine coach Mark Arzdorf knew his team was grossly overmatched, but said the Bengals always believed they could win.
"There's not a lot of room for error against a team like this," Arzdorf said. "But it's important for your team to believe as well. Our kids are competitors."


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Long ago, it seems, last Friday, lived in one country a bear cub under the name of Winnie the Pooh. And why under the name? Because, above his door was the inscription: "Winnie the Pooh," and he lived under it. Once Winnie the Pooh went to the forest to have a little refreshment - he always was not averse to refreshment. In addition, he was a poet and in his spare time composed poems and even songs.
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From "76 Trombones" to "Till There Was You"and "Gary, Indiana," you will tapping your toes and humming along throughout the show. A fun evening - especially the women's costumes! For ticket information, click here.
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April 19, 2007, 9:59 p.m. CST
Inquiring minds want to know!
April 19, 2007, 9:59 p.m. CST
April 19, 2007, 10:05 p.m. CST
I got a little over Chuck after his his first four books but this does sound somewhat interesting. Thanks for the review, Mori.
April 19, 2007, 10:07 p.m. CST
And I collect spores, molds and fungus.
April 19, 2007, 10:29 p.m. CST
Fight Club was a bad college essay from the limited perspective of a fourteen-year-old. Much like V for Vendetta, I found myself bored with the intial conceit and lack of intellectual honesty inherent in the concept. Perhaps he's grown as a writer, but people should stop praising a rather shallow novel with no real understanding of the consequences of the nihilistic, self-loathing philosophy it espouses. Give me a break.
April 19, 2007, 10:30 p.m. CST
Choke. Then Survivor and Fight Club tie, then Lullaby, then Invisible Monsters. I liked Haunted a lot as a collection of short stories, I didn't care much for the story connecting them together. I'll buy this.
April 19, 2007, 10:37 p.m. CST
Thought the ending was quite profound... own all of his other books. As much as I enjoy his more popular stuff, it's his off-style writing I find I enjoy the most, named Lullaby, Haunted and Diary. But even his collection of true stories was engaging.
April 19, 2007, 10:39 p.m. CST
the fact that every chapter could work well on its own. They're all poetic, they all have their own devices. It just flows. It's just a fun read, usually doesn't take me more than a day or two for his books.
April 19, 2007, 10:42 p.m. CST
that is all
April 19, 2007, 11:01 p.m. CST
Nice review about one of 'our' generations best authors Mori. Now, how can I complement you but still work in calling you an 'asshat' or some variation to generate your usual HILARIOUS retorts (by the way I'm being serious). Drew, your responses to the TB's are so witty and great. One of the many reasons why I love this site.
April 19, 2007, 11:05 p.m. CST
April 19, 2007, 11:08 p.m. CST
I heard he was dating Bret Easton Ellis. Imagine the les enfant terrible that duo would spawn.
April 19, 2007, 11:08 p.m. CST
My favourite Chuck book is still Survivor. I thought Invisible Monsters was his weakest novel.
April 19, 2007, 11:10 p.m. CST
What is your favorite Pahlaniuk novel? I'm asking because I know you're a fan, as am I. Chuck is such a great guy. I actually got a chance to meet and speak with him in Chicago when I volunteered to work at a book festival he was speaking at. When I asked him to autograph MY favorite Pahlaniuk book (Choke) I remember saying, "Thanks man, your books are great. You're humor really cracks me up Chuck." He responded by saying, "You just said that so you could 'work in' calling me 'Up Chuck' thanks a lot for taking me back to the sixth grade!" It was great; he's a genuinely cool guy.
April 19, 2007, 11:15 p.m. CST
Lullaby would make a great, if not fucked up movie. And actually, so would Choke. All his movies would make crazy ass movies.
April 19, 2007, 11:15 p.m. CST
1. Lullaby 2. Haunted. Least 'favorite' would be Invisible Monsters, but that was a fun read regardless.
April 19, 2007, 11:17 p.m. CST
Mori, I hope my completely stupid typo (you're as opposed to YOUR) doesn't prevent you from telling us interested talk backers YOUR favorite Pahlaniuk book. Shit I can't believe I made that mistake. Although I did work 11 hours today and have had several beers tonight. Still...I've got no excuse Mori. I think this time you can call me the 'asshat'.
April 19, 2007, 11:53 p.m. CST
Someone should write up The Children of Hurin. Perhaps Tolkien's darkest story (much darker than LotR). Curious as to who will purchase rights and whatnot.
April 20, 2007, 1:04 a.m. CST
Review should be up this weekend, Vale. I'm finishing it now.
April 20, 2007, 1:12 a.m. CST
And you have not steered me wrong yet. I will pick this up.
April 20, 2007, 1:40 a.m. CST
after reading INVISIBLE MONSTERS. SURVIVOR and CHOKE one after that other. That - and excessive viewings of FIGHT CLUB between 1999 and 2001 - made a bit sick of his "voice". Maybe it's time to give him another try.
April 20, 2007, 1:51 a.m. CST
I got the opposite from the book, that Pahlaniuk espoused on the utter lunacy and intrinsic hypocrisy of nihilistic, self-loathing philosophy. It’s a bleak farce. If one had to draw a meaning from it, it would be that love conquers all. However I think the story is more about the ride than making any statements. A vehicle for sick sarcasm and insane situations. dung
April 20, 2007, 2:05 a.m. CST
by drew mcweeny
... I think LULLABY is the one that sticks with me most. And then I think honestly I'd say RANT right after that. I've read this twice since they sent it, trying to wrap my head around it, and it's pretty great.
April 20, 2007, 2:20 a.m. CST
by The Real MiraJeff
That was a great book review Mori and much appreciated. There are few authors whose every book I have read, but Chuck is definitely one of them. I've only ordered four books online ever and three of them were Richard Kelly's Southland Tales graphic novel prequels. Rant is the 4th and I can't wait for it to arrive. It's pretty impossible to pick a favorite for me. Lullaby, Choke and Survivor are up there, but there was something about Invisible Monsters that makes it top my list. All in favor of more AICN book reviews, say aye. We could rise up and overthrow Oprah as the country's dominant book club. Whaddaya say gang?
April 20, 2007, 2:21 a.m. CST
read a few, nothing special. haunted was horrible. his writing is just shock value to me and nothing more.
April 20, 2007, 2:44 a.m. CST
by Alonzo Mosely
He is obviously stealing from the patented Harry Knowles' reviewing technique...
April 20, 2007, 2:47 a.m. CST
by Lenny Nero
Haven't read Diary, Lullaby or Haunted yet, so it may be skewed. But I read Fight Club, Invisible Monsters, Survivor and Choke all within a two-month period, and Choke was the one that really struck a chord deep down inside.
April 20, 2007, 2:47 a.m. CST
I have Lullaby; I've tried reading it but it didn't grab me. Perhaps I should give it another whirl. I'm looking forward to Rant.
April 20, 2007, 2:52 a.m. CST
palahniuk palahniuk palahniuk
April 20, 2007, 3:35 a.m. CST
I just wanted to know if this was good, and Moriarty thinks so, so great. I really love Haunted, the whole set up for it and everything. Invisible Monsters is also really, really great, as is Survivor, and I've grown a lot more partial to Choke. I never had anything against Choke, it just didn't seem to be going anywhere. Lullaby and Diary are both well written, and have neat stuff in them, but overall I felt they were lacking. Really looking forward to this though. Palahniuk is a terrific writer, he sent me a care package this year which shows how much he really cares about fans.
April 20, 2007, 3:39 a.m. CST
The opening for that is just so, so good. Lullaby was strong, but I just felt the whole having sex in the sky thing was kind of too much. I don't know what rubbed me the wrong way with Diary, but I don't see anyone here declaring that as their favorite book, either.
April 20, 2007, 6:14 a.m. CST
Bring your considerable critical talents to literature more often, Moriarty. Kudos on a fine review. I'm a longtime Palahniuk fan, but I agree that nothing's quite exploded my senses like FIGHT CLUB (though HAUNTED is without a doubt his most horrifically weird offering, and LULLABY and SURVIVOR were both terrific reads. Looking forward to RANT...
April 20, 2007, 6:43 a.m. CST
that was the first of his books that I read. I followed that up with SURVIVOR which really annoyed me for some reason. Just didn't care for the protagonist or any of the points I thought the book was trying to make. It didn't amuse me either. The fact that I liked INVISIBLE MONSTERS and was underwhelmed by SURVIVOR must make me a man of weird taste but so there. I agree with everyone else about CHOKE, though, at least to the extent that I consider it the best of the three I have read.
April 20, 2007, 7:28 a.m. CST
charicatures, not characters; aphoristic sloganeering disguised as philosophy, and bad, bad sentences. 'Fight Club' was idiotic, adolescent nonsense, something to make frat boys feel deep.
April 20, 2007, 7:53 a.m. CST
The only one of his books that I didn't really dig was Diary. But i love Choke, Lullabye was excellent, Survivor was great, Haunted was...well Haunted. But i love that fact that he is still such an underground writer. I also read his non-fiction book, which I wasn't as impressed with. It was ok. But if could have been much better
April 20, 2007, 9:39 a.m. CST
I would have to say that Chuck Palahniuk is my favorite living author. I had a chance to sit down with him for 30 minutes and just shoot the shit. A very nice man, and proof that authors are not all miserable bastards.
 Anyway, I guess I would have to say that Chock is my favorite and then(in order), Fight Club, Survivor, Invisible Monsters, Haunted, Lullaby, Diary, Stranger Than Fiction and Fugitives and Refugees.
 I am glad that you guys have continue review his books before they come out. Proof that Palahniuk is on of the best writers around? Yes.
 Good review, now I am really excited for May. 1.
April 20, 2007, 9:41 a.m. CST
not Chock.

 And one, not on.
April 20, 2007, 11:01 a.m. CST
He said that if you wrote him a letter with one thing you accomplished in the past year, he would write you back.
 And sure enough, like 6 months later a package from "Palahniuk" arrived at my door. It was wonderful and very strange. Also: Diary rules.
April 20, 2007, 11:38 a.m. CST
by Homer Sexual
The first Pahlaniuk I read was Survivor, and I loved it. But Lullabye was even better. Invisible Monsters gets third place. Haunted, as mentioned, gets an A+ for the short stories, but a C for the thread connecting them. Choke was disappointing, Diary even moreso. Haven't read Fight Club, since I think the movie said it all. In fact, I started reading his work because of Fight Club, the movie, but now that I know his sensibility, I think Fight Club captured him almost perfectly.
April 20, 2007, noon CST
by The Awfulism
The first half is by far the stronger, and some of Mr P's best work to date (if only for including the phrase 'Sex Tornado')but it starts to lose it a little towards the end with it's underdeveloped Sci-Fi skirtings. Still a great read read though, and probably my third faviourite Chuck after Fight Club and Survivor.
April 20, 2007, 12:08 p.m. CST
My girlfriend manages an independent bookstore. She's one of those hot, nerdy girls-with-glasses types, you know what I'm talking about. Anyway, she got a preview edition of this and read it in about six hours. Then she told me I should read it. She has pretty high standards for books and I haven't really liked anything Chuck's done since Invisable Monsters, but I read it on her recommendation. Well, this one actually rocks. It's a great narrative concept and a great story. I love the way it unfolds. It reads like a bunch of transcribed interviews with different characters and you only get a little info at a time and must piece it together yourseld. It's a lot of fun. Look's like Chuck is back on track. I highly recommend it.
April 20, 2007, 1:18 p.m. CST
I haven't seen anyone really talk about Diary here. I'm tellin you, this was a great book (and my personal fav). Very clever and the ending was truly chilling. If you haven't read it yet, go read it. If you have and didn't like it, try reading it again. It really is wonderful. 1. Diary 2. Lullaby 3. Fight Club 4. Survivor I haven't read Inv Monsters yet, but I will once I fininsh my pile of books I have right now peace
April 20, 2007, 1:21 p.m. CST
I am always looking for new authors to read. Please keep these reviews coming.
April 20, 2007, 2:38 p.m. CST
by Quin the Eskimo
CP's books people always talk about Survivor, Choke, and Lullaby, etc. but rarely Fight Club. Fight Club had become canon, and I love it.
April 20, 2007, 3:04 p.m. CST
I can see your interpretation of Fight Club, though I feel differently. Granted, much of his writing is shock value, but in general, I see a rather bleak, existential view of the world. The ride has plenty of turns, but when it stops you find yourself in the same place you started. That's just my opinion, of course.
April 20, 2007, 3:39 p.m. CST
by Homer Sexual
When I saw Fight Club, I was conflicted. I was like "Is this supposed to be serious? Do the writer and director think they are making a serous statement here?" I was like, "if this is supposed to be for real, it is an awful movie, but if it's supposed to be satire, if it is intentionally ridiculous, then it's brilliant."
 That motivated me to read one of his books, which was "Survivor," and I discovered that his work is both serious and ridiculous, satire and statement. I then totally "got" Fight Club and I guess I figured the book would be so much like the movie that I never felt the need to read it, though I have read every other book of his.
 Diary, unfortunately, was tedious and annoying, saved somewhat by a strong ending. Rather unoriginal by Chuck standards.
 For those who've read "Haunted," which story was your favorite. I hate to go with the popular choice, but "Guts" is maybe the best short story I've read, ever. Many, if not most, of the stories are A+, but geez...Guts is just so intense!
 The last book I hadn't read was "Choke" so I recommended it for my book club, which wanted something "edgy." Surprise, surprise, the whole book club hated it, with only me to defend it. One of the biggest criticisms, which is valid, is that the whole premise doesn't go anywhere at all in the novel. He almost never does his "choke" shtick. Still very good book, but not one of my favorites.
 Today, when so much entertainment is insipid, it is a relief to read something compelling and different, even if he can lay on the bleak pretty thick.
April 20, 2007, 6:02 p.m. CST
...and this review is just a bunch of mugging for a back cover quote. AICN should stay away from books.
April 20, 2007, 7:21 p.m. CST
did i think i would be defending chuck fucknut-yuck, and yet i find myself compelled to do so. the man's style is lacking, no question. he slings red paint and screams bloody murder as if he were some jackson pollack impersonator. he appeals to the brutish , unbrooding element who seek only distraction from their time spent not jerking off... so fucking what??? the man has sold tons of books in an era when the printed page is fading from the public consciousness, and he's managed to do it in a way that still stays true to HIS convictions, not yours, mine, or ours. to me he combines the best of tom robbins with the worst of jack kerouac. zippity doo-dah, another opinion. the man is young and paid, long live the man.
April 20, 2007, 8:06 p.m. CST
more Chuck = me being happy. and yes, Choke is fucking awesome.
April 21, 2007, 12:01 a.m. CST
are the same people who did not like Henry Miller. Just because you don't fucking get the style does not mean that it is dumb, it means that you don't fucking get it.

 Seriously, he is just expanding on the works of Camus, Miller, Dennis Johnson, Douglas Coupland, and Burroughs.

 If you claim that it is philosophy for the brute, well, you are slightly correct, but mainly wrong. Granted, the man has only one style, and his dialogue suffers from this -but it works.

 Sure, he is no Kafka, but it will do just fine for now.
April 21, 2007, 12:02 a.m. CST
Um.....Do, I meant "do."
April 21, 2007, 9:47 a.m. CST
I don't like Camus. Comes down to personal taste. Miller you can feel in the gut, at least; Palahniuk is numbingly artificial. Well, if you like that sort of thing, enjoy.
April 22, 2007, 1:24 a.m. CST
"... and must piece it together..." As opposed to those books where you get all the info at once? (Just kiddin') I once had an argument with a guy about Fight Club, who claimed Chuck P was ADVOCATING the nihilism and revolution in the book/movie. I kept asking him "Are you sure you read the book and saw the movie?"
April 22, 2007, 4:50 a.m. CST
by The Grey Ghost
is "expanding on the works of Camus or Burroughs" is like saying Vin Diesel is expanding on the works of Marlan Brando or Steve McQueen.
April 24, 2007, 11:06 a.m. CST
April 24, 2007, 5:08 p.m. CST
Love, love, love Chuck's books - been salivating for this one since Haunted. Then, like the others, I'll gobble this one up in a few sittings and be left wanting more :(
April 25, 2007, 10:34 p.m. CST
by Dr Gregory House
Elitists can go read something else, whilst shitting shit that don't stink.
April 26, 2007, 5:36 p.m. CST
Which is awesome. Chuck P has done and excellent job writing, except for Diary, but hey, they can't all be winners. He's better then King, in my opinion, and I will definately be waiting for this when it comes out. Speaking of which, was there a release date on this, or is it already out??
April 26, 2007, 5:43 p.m. CST
May 1st. That's when it's being released as a Hardcover.


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For this collection, designer Kunihiko Morinaga focused on the relationship among clothes, the human body and physical power. As we go through our daily routines, we are constantly putting tension on the clothes we wear. This tension then imbibes our clothes with a sort of physical power, which Morinaga has set out to visualize through light. Mechanochromic technology is used as a sensory tool in architectural structures to detect and visualize cracks – sites of stress or tension – on a building through a phenomenon which turns this tension into light. This mechanochromic technology has been applied to the clothing to turn kinetic energy into light; in other words, visualizing power through light. – from Anrealage
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The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency has postponed the due date for comments on it recent guidance about deposit-related credit products.
The action is notable because it pushes the rule-making process off until after the start of the new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. The CFPB has said that it intends to play
an active role in this arena. The OCC's was sprinting to conclude the process. A 30-day comment period is unusually brief. It isn't unusual for comment periods to last between 60 and 90 days.
The OCC announced the guidance on June 8th and put a final date of July 8th. Given that the period included the long holiday weekend, it was very fast.
The OCC's fast comment would seem to have marked an initial skirmish between the national bank regulator against the upstart CFPB. If the OCC is able to claim supervision and rulemaking authority over these products, when offered at a national bank, then they may be able to use their pre-emption powers to overrule state consumer finance laws that do not allow loans at these prices.
Pre-emption would bring dramatic change to the availability of these advance products. To date, the big banks have shied away from pushing to make these loans in states where their fee structure, as calculated through an APR, is in violation of usury laws.
By holding back, no precedent has been set. A pre-emptive OCC rule would pave the way for the national banks to push these products into states where they currently violate standards against usury.
In general, these are short-term advances that come with fees. The fees are either a relative value compared to an overdraft, or high-cost loans - depending upon your point of view.
The mechanics go like this: An account holder fills out an online form for the right to have the advance. If he or she takes an advance, the fee is fixed and is a function of the loan size. Take out $10 and it will cost you $1. At Wells, the price is a bit less: $1.50 for every $20.
The loan term is only as long as the time until the customer's next direct deposit or for 35 days, whichever is sooner.
The APR on such a loan product comes to between 78 and 521 percent, depending upon the actual time that the borrower keeps the advance.

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Cytomegalovirus, or CMV, is the leading congenital viral infection in the United States. It affects about one in 150 births in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. More children have disabilities relating to CMV than other, better-known conditions, including Down Syndrome, pediatric HIV/AIDS, and spina bidifda. The good news is that congenital CMV is preventable with a few steps.
Moms-to-be should pay close attention to germ prevention. They should wash their hands frequently with soap and water for about 15 to 20 seconds. Many pregnant women pick up CMV via contacts with kids’ saliva or urine, especially if they are already mothers or work in schools. Report symptoms of CMV infection, such as fever, fatigue, and aches, to the doctor right away. Babies born to mothers with CMV can experience developmental difficulties, so reacting to expected infections quickly is important.
The Level III NICU at Sunrise Children’s Hospital in Las Vegas is available to treat babies born with CMV infections or any other medical emergency. Call our pediatric hospital at (702) 731-5437 to get answers to your questions about our Mother & Baby services and more.


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BR fire union head booked in DWI cases
The head of the Baton Rouge fire union is facing two DWI counts, one from 2009 and another from March of this year.
Trending on the Topix Network
Mon Mar 03, 2014
Luck of the Irish social planned in Norco, craft fair set in Destrehan
The Oldies but Goodies dance and social club will hold a Luck of the Irish social on March 16 from 3 - 7 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Home, 375 Spruce St., in Norco.
Thu Feb 20, 2014
Former superintendent denies redistricting suit claims
Former Ascension Parish School Superintendent Donald Songy denied Thursday claims in a lawsuit that the 2008 redrawing of public school attendance zones on the parish's east bank funneled minority and low-income students to East Ascension High School.
Ascension deputies arrest seven in drug raid
Ascension Parish sheriff's narcotics agents shut down two methamphetamine labs in a Beechwood Road home this week and arrested seven people on drugs and other counts after a month-long investigation, deputies said Thursday.
Tue Feb 18, 2014
Prairieville mom: Ascension schools feeder system is a a train wrecka
Prairieville parent Bridget Thomas was blunt in her testimony Tuesday about the Ascension school system's school assignment plan, calling it a "train wreck" that prompted her to pull her two children from the public school system and put them in parochial schools in neighboring East Baton Rouge Parish.
Mon Feb 17, 2014
Ascension Schools discrimination case set to begin
A federal lawsuit first filed in 2008 claims the Ascension Parish School Board discriminated when it redrew district lines to alleviate overcrowding.
Fri Feb 14, 2014
Ascension school discrimination suit set for trial Tuesday
A nearly six-year-old federal lawsuit claiming a once-controversial Ascension Parish school assignment plan discriminated against minority students by funneling at-risk students into the East Ascension High feeder system heads to trial Tuesday in Baton Rouge.
Thu Feb 13, 2014
NSU Theatre to present "Hairspray" Feb. 19-23
Northwestern State University Theatre and Dance will present the musical "Hairspray" Feb. 19-23 in the A.A. Fredericks Auditorium.

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The Great Bank Robbery: How the FED is destroying AmericaSubmitted by legalizeliberty on Tue, 06/30/2009 - 20:15
As global leaders struggle to rescue their nations from economic breakdown, the legitimacy of the dollar as the world’s reserve currency is under attack. Perhaps the problem lies with the Fed.
A large part of the “super” in the American superpower is based on the modern creed of liberal democracy, which serves as the motor of free-market capitalism. And the lubricant that keeps this colossal machine humming at full speed 24/7 is the US dollar. So before we risk any conjectures on the future prospects of America’s versatile banknote, which presently serves as the ‘world’s reserve currency,’ perhaps we should know more about who controls it.
In the Fed We Trust
It usually comes as a shock to people – especially diehard Americans who place infinite trust in their sacred Constitution – when they discover that the US dollar is not a product of the American government. That’s right, fellow consumers, that crumpled wad of dollars in your pocket is the product of the U.S. Federal Reserve, and despite the very official title, is about as “federal” as Federal Express. The reality is that the U.S. Federal Reserve is a profit-making venture just like Wal-Mart, General Motors or McDonald’s.
Yet the US Constitution clearly states (Article 1, Section 8) that one of the many functions of government is to “coin money, regulate the value thereof.” Indeed, this task was deemed so important that the Founding Fathers mentioned it ahead of the obligation to “raise and support armies.” The Constitution says absolutely nothing about outside parties being responsible for printing money or regulating interest rates.
To quote Abraham Lincoln, the 16th president of the United States, “The privilege of creating and issuing money is… the supreme prerogative of government.”
Today, a handful of blue-blooded American politicians (a very rare breed these days, it seems) are beginning to echo ol’ Abe on the very same issue.
Ron Paul, the congressman from Texas who made an unsuccessful bid for the 2008 Republican Party presidential nomination, represents a growing number of Americans who want to see the Fed severely tamed, or put out of business altogether.
“Congress created the Fed although it had no constitutional authority to do so,” Paul told his peers during a recent House investigative meeting. “We forget that those powers not explicitly granted to Congress by the Constitution are inherently denied to the Congress and thus the authority to establish a central bank was never given.
“Congress… has essentially given up its oversight responsibilities over the Fed: there are no true audits; Congress knows nothing of the conversations, the plans, and the action-taking in concert with other central banks. We get less and less information regarding the money supply each year,” Paul continued.
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What the hell?
We should talk. Or perhaps not.
[Trigger warning for homophobia and violence]
As you are undoubtedly aware, on Saturday, May 28, Moscow police stood idly by as protesters attacked participants in Moscow’s pride parade. Following the attack, [TW] police arrested several victims of the attack, including at least two Americans. Just prior to the parade, Russian authorities revoked parade organizers’ permit. Irrespective of the veracity rumors of police officers’ participation in the beatings, this last minute withdrawal clearly set the stage for this year’s parade to become the scene of violence, as has been the case in past years.
While I know you’re busy, I ask you to indulge a personal tangent.
Ten years ago this March, my partner and I went on our first date. We spent a week traveling throughout Estonia and Latvia (how this came to be our first date is a somewhat longer story). It was truly a magical experience, and we both cherish our memories of holding each other close while we explored Riga’s streets as winter sighed its last gasp.
Over the past ten years, our lives have changed. Seemingly ages ago, I came out as a transsexual woman. My partner and I are a very happy openly queer couple. We can’t go back to Riga. We fear that even in flusher times, we won’t be able to show our daughter the countryside from whence her ancestors fled war and poverty for life in the United States.
All that has changed in the last ten years is that my family no longer fits the narrow image that reactionary forces are willing to accept. This, and this alone, is enough to expose us to the threat of state-sanctioned violence.
Latvia is very proudly not Russia, and this is not about tourism.
There are people throughout Russia and throughout the world who are living in fear because of their governments’ distaste of their gender or sexuality. Some of these people are American citizens, such as those beaten and arrested this past weekend.
I understand the importance and delicacy of America’s relationship with the Russian government. However, I also understand the importance of our relationship with the Russian people– all of them.
I ask you to condemn the Russian government for its hateful, violent actions, and to reaffirm the United States’ commitment to human rights.
Blogger is down and Twitter is over capacity.
CELEBRITIES ARE SAYING STUFF AND I HAVE NO WAY OF KNOWING WHAT.
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In the aftermath of the decision to raid Osama bin Laden’s house, the U.S. government has eagerly passed the media any bits of intelligence. Bin Laden is dead. You can’t see his picture (although CBS News seemed perfectly willing to display post-mortum images of his son on May 4– the relevant video is still up online, BTW), but he’s dead. There were computers, a lot of computers. It turns out al Qaeda was contemplating attacking the U.S. Maybe it was going to go after Amtrak. Fine, I’m suitably: a) terrified, and b) convinced the raid was a really awesome idea.
However, I’m a storyteller. I have to say that I’ve found none of this (including the bit that resembled a Steven Segal vehicle) particularly interesting. Terrifying terrorists are terrible. :Yawn:
We sent six guys with cameras into Bin Laden’s house, and they took all sorts of goodies out. While I know (or perhaps hope) the New York Times wishes to avoid being confused with US Weekly, there’s value in learning about al Qaeda’s inner-circle on a more personal level.
Bin Laden’s three wifes were with him in Abbottabad, and are now in U.S. custody. For obvious reasons, the military’s current focus is on what these women know. That’s mighty important, but I also want to know what they think about, well, anything. Please, please, please tell me that I’ll be seeing more stories like this in the coming weeks. While I’m not inclined to see bin Laden’s youngest wife, Amal Ahmed Abdul Fatah, treated as mere spectacle, there’s a lot we can learn about al Qaeda’s humanity (and lack thereof) by listening to those closest to their leaders.
This is not to say that the U.S. needs to upend the lives of bin Laden’s relatives any more than it already has. There are a lot of people around the world who are married to cruel spouses, not all of them in consensual relationships. None of us has control over who our parents are, which is to say that someone had to be bin Laden’s kids. While I think it’s important that bin Laden’s relatives have the opportunity to tell their story, I’d hope that my nation would have the decency to not exhibit them.
However, U.S. troops did, in fact, discover any manner of objects within the bin Laden compound. So, what of it? Read more…
I don’t make a habit of critiquing what groceries other people are buying, but that doesn’t mean I’m oblivious. Tonight, the guy in line behind me was buying potatoes, wieners, and buns. Well, he was buying all of that and a huge bag of straight-cut French fries.
I admit it. I tittered.
On a day when some Americans are celebrating the macabre, I give you the following, shot across the street from the World Trade Center site last May:
[A concrete pole under a knit cover patterned after the US flag]


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Don’t tell your daughters to stay at home, tell your sons to behave!
De forget to discipline their children. Disciplining doesn’t mean that you punish them if they do wrong it means when you spend time with them and you teach them what is wrong and what is right. Today the moms are so busy that they just leave their children with some electronic device. This is the reason the children are ill-tempered and stubborn. Parents need to understand that they should spend time with their children and guide them to the straight path rather punishing them.
Here are some tips for the parents!
1- Give Them Attention
This doesn’t mean that you have to be around them 24/7 but spend time with them so that they know that they have your back. Take them out, play with them and most importantly ask them how their day went. Once you are friendly with your child they will share everything with you which is a very positive thing.
2 – Treat Their Mistakes as Opportunities to Learn
When a child makes a mistake parents usually act out very bad. The point out their mistakes and then they punish their children. The moment they make mistake you need to tell them how they learn from their mistakes. So that when you’re not around in the future they should be able to learn from their mistakes and not to repeat them.
For example if your child hits someone you should sit calmly with them and tell them how would they feel if someone had done the same. So that they know when they hit someone it feels the same.
3 – Hear Them Out
Just don’t get too busy with delivering your lectures listen to them as well. Listen to their stories and whatever they have to say a bi this you will judge your child how they react and the way they behave to certain situations. This will help you guide your children better.
4 – Make Sure You Know About Their Company and Trust Them
We all know that company matters a lot! So you should know about your child’s friends and you should talk to your children about respectful relationships when they enter their teens. If you find out that your child is having a girlfriend or a boyfriend just don’t panic. the moment you panic your child will start hiding things from you and this will result in making your child distant from you.
You should sit with them and talk about the relationships calmly. Tell them how things go and you can also share your experience with them. Most importantly trust your children and show them that you trust them. If you do not trust your children then your children will lose hope in you.
5 – Appreciate Your Children
Acknowledge your child’s achievements and efforts. You should always celebrate your child’s success with them. This will give them motivation and they will adore you for that. Parents are our great blessing and backbone for child.
What do you have to say about parenting?

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Non-Residential & Multi-Family Projects
This information provided is general building sequence information. Not all of the steps will be applicable to specific projects. See Plan Requirements for Non-Residential & Multi-Family Buildings for details about plan requirements.
Determine the correct land use zoning for the property and the uses which are permitted within that zone. (Planning Division)
Have qualified architect or designer prepare the required sets of preliminary site plans. Drawings must include property lines, building and setback lines, landscaping, signs, fencing, design of ingress and egress, off-street parking, loading facilities, trash disposal and exterior elevations. Submit same to Planning Division for architectural review. Some projects may require Architectural Committee review prior to final staff approval.
Apply for any necessary Planning Commission or special staff committee approvals.
- Project Clearance Committee review is required on certain projects subject to Planning Division determination.
- Planning Commission approvals required on Zone changes, Use Permits, Planned Developments, Variances, etc.
- City Council approval required in areas of special zoning exceptions and other special uses.
Attend the designated Planning Commission meeting. These meetings are held the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month at 7:00PM in the City Council chambers. (Planning Division)
After architectural approval, provide four sets of detailed construction plans and two additional plot plans (showing required utility connections), to the Permit Center and apply for a Building Permit. Complete the building permit application form.
Plan checking is performed by Building Inspection and by other departments as necessary, such as Planning, Fire, Engineering and Utilities. The first plan check comments require approximately four to six weeks and the back check, one to two weeks, depending on the complexity of the project and the adequacy of the construction plans submitted, and this may fluctuate with the work load. Applicants have the option of requesting to use an approved third party plan check agency to perform plan review for Building Division on projects involving new construction or major alterations/renovations.
Apply for water and sewer services at the Water and Sewer Department. Apply for electric service at the Electric Department. Also execute street dedication, easements and improvements agreements. Certain improvement costs and utility service fees must be paid before issuance of the building permit.
Pay school district fees, obtain agency approvals such as Santa Clara County Health Department, Bay Area Air Quality Management District, State Water Resource Board, Cal-OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration), Water Pollution Control Plant, Airport Land Use Commission, etc., if applicable. Agency approval(s) must be obtained prior to issuance of a building permit.
Upon payment of building, electrical, plumbing and mechanical permit fees, the applicant will be granted the required permits, an approved set of construction plans, and an inspection card. (Permit Services Division)
Post the inspection card at the construction site and keep the approved construction plans on the job.
Call the Building Division: 408-615-2400 to schedule inspections. Please refer to the Automated Inspection Request information on this website for detailed procedures on requesting an inspection.


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CHARLOTTE – The N.C. Department of Transportation will close a section of McIlwaine Road in Huntersville to replace the bridge over McDowell Creek beginning Monday, July 23, weather permitting.
The $429,000 contract was awarded to Dane Construction of Mooresville to remove the existing bridge and substructure and install guardrail.
Traffic will be detoured around the project from McIlwaine Road to McCoy Road to Hambright Road to Beatties Ford Road back to McIlwaine Road. The bridge replacement is scheduled to be completed November 19, and the contractor can continue vegetation and reforestation work through May 18, 2013.
NCDOT reminds motorists to watch signs for construction information, stay alert and obey the posted speed limit.
For real-time travel information at any time, call 511, visit www.ncdot.gov/travel or follow NCDOT on Twitter at www.ncdot.gov/travel/twitter. Another option is NCDOT Mobile, a phone-friendly version of the NCDOT website. To access it, type “m.ncdot.gov” into the browser of your smartphone. Then, bookmark it to save for future reference. NCDOT Mobile is compatible with the iPhone, Android and some newer Blackberry phones.
For more information, please contact the bridge maintenance engineer at (704) 983-4400.


It’s a remanufacturing method that enable EPC to produce a part or complete system in case of obsolescence, deterioration, unavailability, or total damage using our highly accurate 3D Scanning technology. EPC can offer up to two years warranty on parts designed and manufactured under our responsibility. Below are some of the most common uses of reverse engineering offered by EPC in partnership with KARM design Ltd.
Some examples of our reverse engineering techniques and manufacturing capabilities
A qualitative methodology of tie-up process and practices through which an organization optimally and sustainably manages its capital physical and non-physical assets in a systematically effective way typically associated with their performance, risk, financial, operational, maintainability, and expenditures over their life cycles for the purpose of achieving its organizational strategic plan [Partially adapted from PAS 55-1:2008].
As a result of Asset Management benefits of optimized life cycle and in no particular order, EPC in association with our partner ARMs reliability have the capability offering the following
Key principles and attributes of asset management as integrated system consist of
The following enabling elements are also considered to be essential for the successful implementation of these principles
EPC have the capability, confidence, and competency to provide complete engineering package solutions for our clients to assure them that they get the services they deserve based on their desires from design stage, manufacturing to Operating & Maintenance manuals development.
Our valve manufacturing partners have over 30 years of specialising in the Design and Manufacture of Ball Valves for the Oil, Gas, Chemical, Petrochemical, Pipeline and Water industries worldwide. Their valves are used in offshore, onshore and subsea applications
The organisation and flexibility of our company allows us to offer short lead-times, even on non-standard valves. All valves are manufactured to the highest quality standards and are fully tested before leaving the factory and with a stock list of over 500 valves of various sizes readily available for a reduced delivery time
EPC & KVC UK Ltd offer customers a vast range of services with aftermarket care ranging from parts and spares that are in stock or can offer quick manufacturing and turn around for spare parts or replacement seals for all types of valves.
KVC UK Ltd Focus on design & provision of valves to the highest quality standards
EPC’s aim is to provide comprehensive services on all rotating equipment offering a vast amount of engineering experience to support our client. Our team of engineer’s partners have over 40 years hands on experience in rotating equipment and all associated systems. covering all aspects from strip down, build up, overhauling, design & upgrades, onsite installation and commissioning along with carrying out RCA / troubleshooting on bad actors.
Brief list of technical training courses that can be presented:
EPC along with Atholl Industrial Solutions can offer vast field expertise which will help our customers resolve their power system instability issues / problems. We can provide our clients design-build solutions anchored by our power quality product lines. Furthermore, we will provide diagnostic testing and root cause analysis within each client’s unique power system that ensures a “one-stop” service plan to restore the operational integrity of the clients power system, which we will also provide electronics diagnostic testing and root cause analysis additional to that. The main benefit is for EPC to provide electronic cards repair, reprogram, build up new program software if needed based on our client’s requirement.
EPC aims to :
EPC uses ETAP advanced software by Operation Technologies to model AC and DC power systems. ETAP Star device protection and coordination program provides an intuitive and logical approach to time-overcurrent analysis. Star’s sequence-of-operation evaluates, verifies and confirms the operation and selectivity of the protective devices for various types of faults for any location right from the system one-line diagram.
ETAP Short Circuit and Load Flow modules allow the PSS analyst to calculate available fault currents and review loading profiles within the power system. Arc Flash Analysis is performed to ensure client compliance with NFPA 70E and IEEE 1584 national standards.
EPC along with ERG offers a comprehensive range of Odour and Air Pollution Control Systems and associated services.
The scope of supply ERG offers specifically covers the design, supply, installation and commissioning and maintenance of Odour and Air Pollution Control Systems
(i.e. ductwork, Odour or Air Pollution Control Unit, and associated ancillary equipment)
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EPC & Ailsa specialise in solutions to improve customers reliability and availability of their plant and assets, using the latest condition monitoring equipment and technology available in the market.
With over 20 year’s experience in supporting customers, with various services, across a multitude of industry sectors, EPC understand how crucial uptime of process related equipment is to any organisation.
EPC can test, monitor, analyse, report and recommend solutions to critical items of mechanical and electrical plant to assure our customers of maximum uptime and availability reducing costly downtime and unplanned outages, thus increasing customer productivity and profitability
EPC and Britannia Lifting Ltd are a trusted name in inspection, testing, and certification services, Along the way we’ve gathered first-hand experience in all manner of assessment and testing techniques, across a broad range of worldwide industries.
Our pedigree gives our clients the reassurance of knowing you have a fully qualified and experienced engineers at your service; working to help reduce risk, shorten time to market and demonstrate the quality and safety of materials, components, or products.
All kinds of business organisations count on our expertise, guidance, advice, and services. Typically, these could include inspections, certification, the application of colour-coding systems, safety training, load testing.
In most countries, Health & Safety legislation exists that applies to both premises and equipment. A prime example would be the UK’s Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER) which is now been implemented throughout the globe and with our international network, EPC and Britannia Lifting Ltd is perfectly placed to assist companies with the complexities of local and international regulations. Our teams of fully trained and qualified engineers can be relied upon to maintain optimum levels of safety and legality. We classify ourselves as a world-class leader in the provision of all aspects of industrial and health and safety training. From mobile crane operators, to lifting and slinging, plant operation through to general safety and environmental. We are the class leader.
certified courses have an enviable worldwide reputation of quality and excellence. Safe certified equipment is only as good as the operators, from this the skills and competency of our clients employees to international recognised standards is safe in the care of our hands. Training for any organisation is an ongoing investment in your people and refresher courses are essential to ensure they are up to date with current legislation and safe working practices.
Training programs are available on location using your own equipment for better familiarisation with the delegates


Automotive Testing Expo India 2016
Feb 24, 2016
The international show that offers exhibitors and visitors an unrivalled opportunity to network with likeminded engineers and R&D chiefs.
Around 150 exhibitors will display their very latest products that are all improving vehicle reliability, durability, safety and quality.
Automotive Testing Expo India is a must-attend event for any automotive test engineer.
Vehicle manufacturers throughout India will once again be able to see the very latest component and complete vehicle test and development technologies and services at what is set to be the biggest and best Automotive Testing Expo India yet!
Track simulation and laboratory testing
Vehicle dynamics testing
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