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His Unbelievable words Ava
“W–what?” I stammer, looking at Rowan in complete shock
I couldn’t have heard him correctly. The Rowan I knew would have done anything for Emma Including sacrificing me.
My heart beats wildly as I stare at his blank face.
“You heard me, Ava” he repeats. No trace of lying in his voice. “If it had to come to it, I would have
gladly let her die if it meant saving you”
At first I thought that he’d lied so I wouldn’t feel bad. After all, who likes knowing that the man
she spent almost a decade with would gladly save another woman?
I thought he was saying that just to spare my feelings. Looking at his face though, I realize that he
was telling the truth. It was written on his face and in his eyes. Besides, when has Rowan ever
spared my feelings? He’s never shied away from telling how it is so why would he start lying now?
I release a deep breath and untangle my hands from his. It felt too intimate. I already had so much
thoughts dancing in my head. I didn’t need his warm hands confusing me more.
“You don’t mean that” I tell him after a while. “Emma is the woman you’ve loved since the first
time you realized what love is. You’ve been in love with her for so many years, how then can you
so casually say you would sacrifice her for my sake?”
His brows draw into a frown. He goes to speak, but I interrupt him.
“I’m the one that has meant nothing to you from the start. Remember? You hate me Rowan. You’ve
hated me for years, so what the hell is going on? How can you just decide one day that I’m more
important than your precious Emma? Something is just not adding up. You just can’t unhate me
all of a sudden” 2
I fall back on the pillow in exhaustion. I knew what I said was the damn truth. There is just no way all the hate, resentment and bitterness he has had for me for the past nine years disappeared
into thin air.
You just don’t wake up one day a brand new person. Intense feelings are hard to get rid of. Hard to bury. I should know that. Didn’t I struggle with trying to kill and bury the love I had for Rowan?
finally nd myself of it.
He goes to say something, but I am just done. I don’t want to hear it. I don’t want him to make up pretty little lies. I don’t want any new changes. I just want to go back to how things were before
When they all hated and despised me. D
I know some might wonder why I would want such a thing, right? After all, isn’t this what I’ve
always wanted? For them to realize their mistake and crawl begging for forgiveness.
The truth is, I am just so used to their cruelty that I don’t know how to deal with this new versions of their persona. It’s confusing because a part of me wants to let it all go and forgive them. The
other part though, doesn’t trust their intentions. 3
Maybe it’s the trauma from being rejected over and over again, but I can’t trust their brand new feelings towards me. It feels like a game. A game of waiting for the other shoe to drop.
“No, Rowan” I cut him off. “I’m thankful that you saved me, but please leave. You should be by
Emma’s side. That’s where you’ve always wanted to be. Emma is here and you have waited years
to be with her. Please don’t screw things up. What we had meant nothing. It was a mistake from the beginning. We both spent those nine years in misery, it’s time each of us found our happiness
right? Yours has always been with Emma, and mine…well mine is now with my children”
He wants to argue. I see it in his eyes as the grey pools darken. Almost like there was a storm
raging inside. I still. Waiting for a fight, but it doesn’t come.
I’m surprised when he sags against his chair, before letting out a sigh.
“Alright, I leave you alone…for now” he says in a gruff voice before standing up.
I thought that would be it, but instead of leaving immediately, he bends and the kisses my
forehead gently. Before I can say or do anything. He leaves, closing the door gently behind him.
I’m left staring at his back. Wondering what the hell just happened. It’s not that I am not happy he
left. I am. It’s just Rowan is used to doing whatever the fuck he wants, yet he left when I asked
even though you could tell he didn’t want to.
As I slowly regain my energy, I think about what he told me. Of course it’s hard to believe him. I
mean this is Rowan we are talking about. The same Rowan that told me I could never measure up
to be like Emma or a woman he loves.
What the hell is going on with him? I question but don’t get any answers
Any other man I would have believed if he told me that he would give up Emms But not Howan Never Rowan
How does he expect me to believe him? For nine years he along with everyone else has told me that I am nothing. That I meant nothing to him. So how does he expect to flip things around out of nowhere and expect that I would believe him?
I had so many questions, but no answer. All those questions were doing my head in, so I push them aside instead. Whatever was going on in Rowan’s head wasn’t my damn business. Him and 1 were done. It wasn’t my place to try and figure him out.
Without meaning too, exhaustion takes over and I fall asleep.
When I wake up, it’s to find my parents in the room with me. They looked as exhausted as I felt Each of them was holding one of my hands and at that moment I’ve never felt more loved.
This is what I had craved from Rowan and the Sharps. The fact that I finally had it, brought so many emotions to the surface.
I must have made a sound, because they both look up.
“Ava” mom calls, her voice catching. “How are you feeling?”
My eyes fill. I blink to try and push them back, but it does nothing.
“I love you guys so much. Thank you for being everything I’ve always imagined” My voice was so full of emotions that it was hard to speak.
“Aww darling. You can’t imagine how I’ve been dying to hear you say that” mom says, her tears reflecting in the light.
“We love you too baby girl. More than you could ever imagine” dad adds.
I let the tears fall as I bask in their warm embrace. Surrounded by their love.
We separate as the door opens and a nurse walks in.
“Are you ready for discharge, Ava?” she asks smiling kindly at me.
I was so happy when they told me that my baby was doing fine. That the drugs I inhaled hadn’t
affected the baby in any way.
“Yes. I’m dying to see and hold my son* I tell her smiling back at her.
Rowan told me that he was with his parents I planned to pick him up on the way home. I don’t
plan to be a second away from him because I knew today would have gone differently. If it had. I
wouldn“: nave been alive to see him.
“Okay. Come to the reception once you’re done here” she instructs just before she leaves,
Mom had brought a change of clothes. She helps me change in the small bathroom while dad
waits for us. After I finish, we leave the room.
Mom and dad insist on taking care of the bills. They wanted me off my feet.
As I waited, I notice the Sharp’s, Gabe and Rowan. Taking in a deep breathe, as if I could breathe in
the courage to face them I walk towards them. I take my time, not sure what I was doing, but sure
I wanted to know how Emma was doing.
They all turn to me when I walk up to them. It felt like back in highschool. The scared nerdy kid
approaching the popular table.
“I just wanted to ask how Emma is” I announce, shifting from one foot to another.
At first no one says anything, but then Kate stands up and pulls me into her arms. I freeze. It was
so weird because she’s never hugged me before, so it felt strange.
My hands lay straight by my side. I don’t want to hug her back. Didn’t want to give her the wrong
“She’s okay. She just came out of surgery” Travis is the one that answers.
I just nod my head. What was there to say any way?
Kate releases me when she realizes that I am not hugging her back. She just looks at me with
tears in her eyes.
Holding out her hand, she goes to place it on my cheek, but I step back. Avoiding her touch.
“I’m glad you’re okay, Ava. So thankful that both my daughters are safe” her voice catches as she
I want to tell her that I’m not her daughter. That she lost the right to call me that, but I don’t get
“Darling?” her soft voice calls from behind. “It’s time to go home, my love”
1 see Kate flinch, but I don’t have it in me to care.
My gaze sweeps over all of them before finally landing on Rowan. I quickly avert my gaze from his.
“I’m glad she’s okay. I didn’t get to thank her, but tell her I’m grateful for what she did.” I don’t have anything else to add, so I turn around and walk to my parents.
Dad pulls me into his arms, and mom links her hand with mine. I feel eyes on me as we walk. I don’t have to be told who they belonged to.
I walk away, my mind in turmoil, but I refuse to turn around. I didn’t want to see the emotions in Rowan’s eyes. The ones that were burning for the brief second I looked at him. The very ones I refuse to acknowledge because I knew that I was probably mistaken.
There is just no way I saw something akin to love in his eyes as he stared at me, because Rowan only loves one woman and her name is Emma.


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Sometimes I’m too busy (or too idle) to write down movie thoughts, but that’s rarely because the film I’ve seen hasn’t moved me in some way… And here are a few that have provoked some kind of reaction recently.
Crazy Heart is Jeff Bridges’ latest film, for which he’s been nominated for an Oscar. The pundits suggest that this time (his fourth nomination), he might win it. I wondered if we might be looking at a 21st-century version of A Star is Born, Kris Kristofferson’s epic film with Barbara Streisand, which I saw when it was released in 1976 and I was much more clueless… Still, what I remember is that when Kristofferson’s character fell in that film, he kept right on falling.
Jeff Bridges hasn’t just revisited Kristofferson’s earlier film, though. Neither did the filmmakers stay with the ending that author Thomas Cobb gave his 20-something-year-old book, but that’s ok, too. What worked in this film? Well, Bridges did. He’s a fine actor, and believable in the part of country music performer Bad Blake, a man who used to be on top of the world, we’re told, but is now skidding unstoppably downhill. He’s likeable, even when you wonder if he’s going to fall flat on his face (figuratively speaking, primarily, though the literal sense would also apply).
The way the character is drawn, we know that he must be lonely – he’s on the road a lot, and not with a tour bus and an accompanying band, but on his own. When he gets to a venue, he meets the pick-up band who will be playing with him. While on the one hand, we know that this is his job, and he just goes on the way we all do some times, plodding forward because even when you don’t feel like it, there are still jobs to be done, on the other hand, it’s clear that he still loves the music. It’s not the adulation of fans (although that does give him the ‘benefit’ of the occasional one-night stand), but rather, the baring of his soul that’s important. It seems that through much of his life, through his 4 marriages, and his non-existent relationship with his now-adult son, he hasn’t been able to say what he needed to say. Through his music, he can.
Maggie Gyllenhall plays the much-younger reporter who, of course, becomes the love interest in the story. I went into this with a bit of eye-rolling, wondering why on earth it is that we keep seeing films in which the much older lead male attracts the eye of the much younger lead female. “Give me a break,” I thought. This isn’t like that, though. Yes, Gyllenhall’s Jean is much younger; yes, she’s a little damaged in her own right; yes, she’s vulnerable and a bit fragile. But don’t kid yourself. She’s also mighty strong.
Is it her crazy heart, or Bad Blake’s, that gives us the title? Who knows? They both have hearts in which their capacity for love is great and yet somehow unrealized. Gyllenhall turns in a performance in which she truly is luminous - I generally hate that description of an actress, because it’s generally undeserved. Here, though, it’s a fact. We watch her falling in love with the Bridges character, all the while understanding that we’re sharing a wry joke with her – “Can you believe I’m letting this happen?” She says exponentially more with her eyes than many actresses can say with everything they’ve got.
Colin Farrell also does a turn here, as country music superstar Tommy Sweet, and while he’s not bad, his performance is minor. He doesn’t have much screen time, and he downplays his presence. But this film belongs, by turns, to Bridges and Gyllenhall. Everyone else is window dressing. It’s an excellent film, and well worth the admission and the time. Go see it.
Next up, A Single Man, Colin Firth’s latest, and it’s a stunner. Firth plays George Falconer, a university professor in the United States of the 1960s, a man that society used to call a “confirmed bachelor,” when people really meant that the person of whom they spoke was gay.
It’s not a spoiler to say that Firth’s long-time partner, Jim, dies – quite early in the film, in fact. Jim's death isn't what the story is about, but rather George's life. The death is unquestionably a tragedy of unspoken proportions – Falconer receives a telephone from Jim’s cousin who explained apologetically that ‘the family didn’t want me to call, but I thought it was right.’ So – wait… what? The couple had been together for 17 years, and the family didn’t want him notified of Jim’s death?! Well, yes, because that’s the way it was.
Falconer thanks the cousin and says that he should get off the phone to arrange a plane ticket for the funeral. More apologies from the cousin – a ticket won’t be necessary, because the funeral is ‘just for family.’ Just for family. What casual cruelty to someone who’s just experienced the most profound loss of his life.
Julianne Moore, who may well have been called luminous in this role (I’d disagree – she seems miscast to me as another British expatriate living in the US), plays Falconer’s friend Charley. The pair had what we might call a hookup a number of years earlier, and it’s possible that she still carries a torch for him. I haven’t much to say about her role, or even her character, because honestly, her performance grated here. And I really do like Julianne Moore! Just not in this film.
Back to the film – the filmmakers decided to move back and forth, to show us how George met Jim, how they came to stay together. They build for us the image of this peaceful, uncomplicated, mutually fulfilling life that somehow blossomed in a world which was hostile to it and afraid of it. (Hm… it strikes me that not much has changed for same-sex couples in the last 40 years.)
I won’t spill the ending here; suffice it to say that it was most unexpected. This movie brought me to tears, a couple of times, and I recommend it very highly to anybody. A Single Man is, as my daughter would say, a keeper. As soon as it’s available on DVD, I’ll purchase it and watch it again (tissues at hand).
And if I were the Oscar jury, I’d give the award to Colin Firth, with thanks.
Stay tuned for Part II…

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Economic and Social Development: Abidjan Peace Agreement
In the pursuit of the reconstruction, rehabilitation and socio-economic development of Sierra Leone as a matter of the utmost priority, special attention shall be given to rural and urban poor areas, war victims, disabled persons and other vulnerable groups. The Government in conjunction with the Committee for Demobilization and Resettlement shall cooperate with all political parties and movements, including the RUF/SL, to raise resources internationally for these objectives during the initial phase of the consolidation of peace.
The Government shall do all in its power to mobilize resources internally and externally to meet the needs of post-war reconstruction and socio-economic development.
It is recognized that there is a socio-economic dimension to the conflict which must also be addressed in order to consolidate the foundation of the peace. Accordingly, the socio-economic policy of Sierra Leone shall be guided among other things, by the following principles, taking into account available resources:
(i) Enhancement of the nation's productive capacity through meaningful grassroots participation in the reconstruction and development of the country;
(ii) The provision of equal opportunities to all Sierra Leoneans especially those in the countryside and the urban poor, with the aim of equitable distribution of the nation's resources thereby empowering them to contribute effectively to decision-making and implementation of policies which affect their lives;
(iii) Improving the quality of life of the people through the provision of inter alia,
a. Primary health care in all villages and towns;
b. Affordable and quality housing, especially in the countryside and
poor urban areas;
c. Improved educational services to enable all children of primary and junior-secondary school age to receive free and compulsory schooling as well as provide the opportunity for the youth and
all other Sierra Leoneans to receive affordable quality education;
d. Clean drinking water and a sewerage system in every village and town;
e. Provide job opportunities in a systematic and sustainable way for the people, especially the youth;
f. Promote and sustain rural development and support agriculture in terms of technical, credit and marketing facilities;
g. Provide support for production and provision of basic food and nutritional requirements of the people and food security in general;
h. Protect the environment and regulate the exploitation of natural resources in the interest of the people, as well as prohibit monopolies;
i. Provide the required infrastructure such as roads, transport and communications, energy and rural electrification, for improved living conditions, especially of the rural people;
j. Seek to obtain debt relief in order to transfer funds from debt servicing to meet the urgent requirements of rebuilding a war torn society.
A broad-based socio-economic forum, in which the RUF/SL shall participate, shall be established with a view to enriching policy formulation and execution in the socio-economic sector.
None of the socio-economic reform programs were initiated as the peace process quickly broke down.
In January 1997, two months after the peace accord was signed, the SLPP government and Kamajors launched attacks against RUF units in northern Kailahun.1 In May of 1997, Major Johnny Paul Koroma and his soldiers formed an alliance with RUF troops and toppled Sierra Leone's government. President Ahmad Tejan Kabbah fled into Guinea.2
In 1998, the former government ousted the RUF/AFRC government. RUF and the former government returned to full scale civil war in 1998.3
Coding for this case ceased on December 31, 1998.

domain: sociology


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The overall letter A features the attitude. Attitude is overarching all other letters.
Maximizing each letter separately will depend on positive change in attitude.
Attitude signifies all the choices that are to be made;which gear, which approach and how careful or careless the interaction is with what is encountered.
The attitude becomes distinct in group behaviour. Especially in making room for each and everyone’s ideas. It points at the way individual initiative is taken, how teamwork operates and how concepts are materialized.
Attitude points at the behaviour and conduct on stage. For instance to the focus and energy. Attitude can be responsible for the performance communication with the audience.
The letter M refers to motoric skills. In order
to generate sound the body has to be
brought into a deliberate motion.
To transform ideas into music the correct breathing and positioning is imperative .
Another feature of the letter M is the technique. The motoric skills are fundamental to the technical development.
To name a few: the technique to create a beautiful sound on the instrument, the forming of tone and rhythmical rendition.
A healthy execution in order to prevent injury is another important factor covered by the letter M. In addition, motoric skills play an important part on stage; the way the body is present, the conviction with which the performance is executed.
All movement is body language, is communication and as such featured under the letter M.
The A refers to the auditive aspects of music. Careful listening to sound, to nuances in creating tone and to the attuning of other players are all requirements for the development of personal musical expression.
The A not only refers to listening to yourself but also to others. This includes listening in an educational as well as in a band situation.
Listening to each others reaction and the consequences of input are covered by the letter C. Listening is the key to team work, to a successful joint effort.
The A also covers the musical imagination and experience that over the years has been formed through all that’s been listened to. The iPod, the record collections of parents, the multiple remarks of teachers and band members and maybe even the music in an elevator have all contributed to the inner library that forms the musical identity.
The letter C refers to creativity.
Daring to experiment, trying out new ideas in a safe environment where inclinations can evolve into full blown musical concepts.
The C signifies the importance of developing a personal language with which to form one’s own musical approach and identity.
The letter C surpasses the traditional education of learning to play an instrument. It addresses the fun of playful interaction with -and move freely among- different disciplines in order to stimulate a creative process.
The C also relates to the creative application of new technology. The computer is an omnipresent device in our society and therefore provides effective use of all the information available.
The letter K stands for knowledge. Besides the seemingly intuitive knowledge of many talented musicians the K refers to that what can be learned in a classroom and in a one-on-one situation.
It qualifies in which way theoretical knowledge is absorbed and implemented and how it is applied as a supportive resource in the over all development.
Knowledge indicates the collective development of a concept. Besides the individual aspect of instrument control, music making is foremost a social activity where a team must come to a result. Therefore knowledge is not solely something possessed but something that is mutually generated.
To only gain knowledge in the traditional way is no longer an option. The internet provides an immense amount of trivial as well as important information, background perspective and historical sound achieves. The letter K therefore also refers to this mix of old-school and new-school learning.
Web platform facilitating Student evaluation and following in support of the AMACK method
Communication tool for AMACK members
Record education trajectories in support of education, student development and evaluation
Arrangement of education structure and teaching methods
Application of the AMACK creative learning concept
Configuration of AMACKOnline
Implementation of AMACK concept in your organization
Implementation and ongoing support for AMACKOnline
Training across the educational organization on the AMACK concept
Evaluation & coaching on the AMACK application in the organization
Training on all aspects of AMACKOnline

domain: artistic


text:
- Title: USA: White House petition against Jimmy Kimmel filed
- Date: 8th November 2013
- Summary: LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES (FILE) (REUTERS) VARIOUS OF JIMMY KIMMEL
- Embargoed: 23rd November 2013 12:00
- Location: Usa
- Country: USA
- Topics: Entertainment
- Reuters ID: LVAEGSDERX8H38TFMDYUQEV0O90C
- Aspect Ratio:
- Story Text: Jimmy Kimmel has come under fire for a recent skit on his talk show "Jimmy Kimmel Live" in which a child suggested killing all people in China so the United States does not have to pay back its debts.
The segment featured Kimmel asking children for hints on lowering the U.S. national debt. One child's response of "kill everyone in China" has prompted an official petition at WhiteHouse.gov - the online complaint source for the U.S. government - and it received the 100,000 signatures necessary to garner an official response from the Obama administration.
Kimmel and U.S. network ABC have already apologized for the segment, which they say will be cut from any future airings.
- Copyright Holder: FILE REUTERS (CAN SELL)
- Copyright Notice: (c) Copyright Thomson Reuters 2013. Open For Restrictions - http://about.reuters.com/fulllegal.asp
- Usage Terms/Restrictions: None

domain: politics


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Retail:Hardware Manager compilaton
This document describes how to compile the hardware manager and create the distribution module
There are two modules related with the Hardware Manager:
- org.openbravo.retail.poshwmanager.sources. This module contains the sources of the Hardware manager and build scripts.
- org.openbravo.retail.poshwmanager. This module contains the Hardware manager distribution created using the build script of the first module
The build script is based in Apache Ant and it is located in the folder project of the module org.openbravo.retail.poshwmanager.sources. This build script contains two main tasks:
- dist: This task compiles the Hardware Manager and creates all the distribution files. The distribution files are created in the folder module of the org.openbravo.retail.poshwmanager.sources module. It also creates a file named bin/rev.id with the Mercurial SCM version of the org.openbravo.retail.poshwmanager.sources module current parent.
- deploy: This creates the distribution file and deploys it to the module org.openbravo.retail.poshwmanager. To work properly, the two modules must be located as direct sons of the folder modules in the Openbravo sources folder.
From version RR16Q2 it is needed to add as argument of the ant command the installation folder of the java platform 1.7 used to compile. The parameter is -Dplatforms.JDK_1.7.home=<java7_home>.
To create and deploy the distribution files in a machine where java 1.7 is located in /usr/lib/jvm/java-7-oracle, go to the folder project of the module org.openbravo.retail.poshwmanager.sources and execute:
ant deploy -Dplatforms.1.7.home=/usr/lib/jvm/java-7-oracle
After receiving the BUILD SUCCESSFUL message, go to the module org.openbravo.retail.poshwmanager and verify there is a new distribution of the Hardware Manager created.

domain: library


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Escape rooms that can hold up to ten people will be a real challenge for friends or coworkers. Spacious rooms with a variety of puzzles will definitely make you a united team. A great time guaranteed!
So fun! We had a great time doing the Poe room and the Area 51 room. The Poe is easier but because the puzzles are slightly easier. The area 51 requires more dexterity and actual logical thinking.boymomdfw
What I don't like is how they charge you $10 for the photo. Come on. It is not even on a green screen or anything special.
Had the most amazing experience and the staff is so friendly and helpful . Will definitely be back again !Jas
I stopped by with my husband and two teenaged sons while in the area. We did The Heist and had a blast. It was clean and the game master was very engaged.Tonya
My friends and I had fun, although it was a bit challenging for me because it was my first time experiencing an escape room.He was the first one to find the hidden objects that gave us the chance to get out of the room.Lydia
This escape room blew my expectations. Extremely clever and creative obstacles you don't even realize it's been 60 mins! We had such a blast with a group of 6 in the Wine Vault! Highly recommended!Lauren
This was our first Escape Room experience and we loved it. Did the Wine Vault. A lot of puzzles to clear. Great room for 6-8 people.Jenny

domain: hobby


Michael D. Zarin
Mr. Zarin has extensive experience representing municipalities and private interests in the areas of environmental and general litigation, land use, urban renewal and public private redevelopment, multi-party environmental litigation, site remediation and all aspects of environmental due diligence, counseling and general administrative law. He is currently a member of the Executive Committee of the New York State Bar Association’s Environmental Section and Co-Chair of the Land Use Committee.
Mr. Zarin taught a course at the New York University Real Estate Institute entitled Dealing with Environmental Problems in Real Estate Transactions, and was a guest lecturer at the Pace University School of Law Environmental Master’s Program. He also assisted the Chief Administrative Judge for the Ninth Judicial District in the formation of a Special Environmental Part for the District. Mr. Zarin also serves on a number of Board of Directors, including, TCI, Inc., the largest PCB decommissioning and recycling company in North America.
Mr. Zarin received his Juris Doctor from Hofstra University School of Law in 1985, where he served as Articles Editor for the Hofstra Law Review. He also received a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Wisconsin at Madison in 1976. Prior to forming Zarin & Steinmetz in 1997, he was a partner at Sive, Paget & Riesel, one of the most prominent environmental and land use law firms in the country, and manager of its White Plains office (1990-1997). He began his legal career as an associate at Weil, Gotshal & Manges in its Business Reorganization Department (1985-1987). Mr. Zarin also served as an urban development consultant and lobbyist for a Washington D.C. consulting firm, and consultant for the Wisconsin Governor’s Manpower Planning Office.
Speaking Experience (Partial List)
- Speaker, International Transportation Engineers 2012 Technical Conference (July 2012).
- Speaker, Land Use Training Institute, Westchester Municipal Planning Federation (March 2012).
- Speaker, Ethical Problems in Everyday Environmental and Municipal Practice, New York State Bar Association, Environmental and Municipal Law Sections (Fall 2011).
- Speaker, Using Vesting Strategies to Protect Approvals, ALI-ABA Teleconference Seminar (June 14, 2011).
- Panelist, SEQRA: Practical Issues and Strategies, Lorman Educational Services (February 2009).
- Panelist, SEQRA and Public-Private Partnerships, Lorman Educational Services (February 2005-2012).
- Panelist, Eminent Domain, Lorman Educational Services (June 30, 2006).
- Panelist, The Many Faces of SEQRA (February 2006).
- Panelist, SEQRA in New York (February 2005).
- Speaker, Environmental Issues for Residential Real Estate Attorneys, Westchester County Bar Association (June 2004).
- Panelist, The Use of Eminent Domain in Public-Private Development Partnerships, Lorman Educational Services (November 2003).
- Speaker, Common Concerns in Commercial Real Estate, Pace Center For Continuing Legal Education (September 2002).
- Panelist, SEQRA, Albany Law School Institute of Legal Studies, SEQRA 25th Anniversary Conference, Albany, New York (2001).
- Speaker, Condemnation and Urban Renewal: The Public Purpose, Westchester County Bar Association, White Plains, New York (2000).
- Speaker, New York Environmental Law Practical Skills, New York State Bar Association, New York, New York (1999).
- Panelist, Debate: Taking and The New York City Watershed Regulations, New York City Bar Association Environmental Committee, New York, New York (1999).
- Co-Chair, Seminar on New York City Watershed Regulations, Brewster, New York (1997).
- Chair, Market Based Trading for Watersheds and Wetlands, Washington, D.C. (1996).
- Panelist, Environmental Insurance, Pace Law School Continuing Education Seminar (1995).
- Speaker, Seminar on Appraising Contaminated Properties, Long Island Appraisal Institute (1994).
- Speaker, “Changing Environmental Trends in TSCA PCB Regulations,” Electric Power Research Institute Conference (1997 & 1993).
- Speaker, “The Impact of the Amendment to the Mined Land Reclamation Law,” Association of Towns (1992).
- Panelist, “Bankruptcy and Environmental Issues,” Practicing Law Institute (1991).
- Guest Lecturer, Environmental LMS Program, Pace Law School (1989 – present).
- Adjunct Professor, Environmental Problems and Real Estate Transactions, New York University Real Estate School (1989 – present).
- Lecturer, “Indoor Air Pollution” (1989).
Publications (Partial List)
- “Ethical Problems in Everyday Environmental and Municipal Practice,” The Municipal Lawyer, Fall 2011.
- “Vested Rights and Public-Private Redevelopment Projects,” New York Zoning Law and Practice Report, September/October 2009.
- “The ‘Public Purpose’ Test Becomes Reality in New York: What Does This Mean For Public-Private Economic Development Partnerships in New York?”, Spring 2009.
- “Border Wars and SEQRA,” Environmental Law in New York, May 2006.
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BEDFORD COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ)– Police are currently investigating a theft where $1,300 worth of power tools was reported as stolen on Aug. 8th at about 10:57 a.m.
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Every year, upwards of 130,000 people attend the original San Diego Comic-Con. And with many more comic cons happening across the country, chances are good there’s a con near you this year.
Want to join the masses and experience a comic con for yourself? These unique events bring together everything you love about comic books, as well as many other elements of pop culture. You’ll find great merch, new artists, comics of all sorts, and so much more at a con.
For many people, one of the best parts of comic con is the costumes. Some first-timers might choose just to observe. The more daring ones, though, dress up as their favorite characters. And if you want to go in costume, you should probably have a cosplay guide to help you out.
Cosplay is a great way to get the full comic con experience. However, it can be hard to know where to start with making your costume. We’ve put together this cosplay guide just for you — read on to learn how to dress up for your first con!
What Does Cosplay Stand For?
First, if you’re brand new to comic book conventions, you might not even know what cosplay is. No worries — we can help.
Cosplay stands for “costume play.” What cosplay specifically means, though, is dressing up as a favorite character from a comic book, T.V. show, or other media source.
With cosplay, the goal is often to get as close to looking like the character as you can. Some people spend hundreds or thousands on their costumes. However, you can also make an impressive costume with inexpensive materials and some creativity — more on that below.
Cosplay Ideas for Beginners
Once you’ve decided to do cosplay for a comic con, you face a difficult question: what or who should you dress up as?
Let’s take a look at some source material for great, comic-con-friendly costumes.
Superhero and Indie Comic Costumes
Comic books offer the most obvious fodder for cosplay ideas. After all, you are going to a comic con.
However, even within comic books, you have many different costume options. If you love superheroes, you can choose from countless characters between the Marvel and D.C. worlds. You can also draw inspiration from comic book movies.
But if superheroes aren’t your style, check out the independent comic publishers for different sources of inspiration. Image Comics and other indie comic sources offer lots of cool, popular characters that veer from the superhero norms.
Science fiction factors into many comic books, and also plays an important role at comic cons today.
Your favorite sci-fi movies, books, or shows are all fair game for cosplay. You can opt for a recognizable classic, like a Star Wars character, or go for something more niche. Chances are, someone there will still recognize your character!
Comic cons today revolve around all things nerdy, not just comic books. This means fantasy characters also work perfectly well for cosplay. Plus, this is the perfect excuse to sport the wings, horns, or hooves you always wanted to have.
Video Game Costumes
Do you love video games? Lots of gamers are sure to be at comic con, so why not make your favorite video game characters part of your costume?
From classics like Zelda to newer and lesser-known games, video game costumes can be easy and fun to put together for a comic con.
While anime has its own conventions, many anime lovers also flock to comic cons. If you opt for an anime-inspired costume, you certainly won’t be alone.
Finally, a great way to make any costume even more fun for cosplay is to swap the gender.
Are you a woman who would love to cosplay as the Joker? Are you a man who feels inspired to dress as Princess Leia? Don’t hesitate to go for it! Gender-swapped costumes are a popular cosplay trend that you’re sure to see at any comic con.
The Cosplay Materials You’ll Need
Now that you’ve chosen your costume, the hard part begins: making your vision a reality.
However, you can cosplay on just about any budget, and any time constraints. Just keep in mind that the shorter your timeframe and the smaller your budget, the more creative you’ll need to be.
How you create your costume is totally up to you. But for your first cosplay ever, we recommend going simple and inexpensive. Keep in mind that there will be lots of things you’ll want to spend money on at the con!
Start with a rough outline of items you’ll need for your costume. Jot down the essential items that will make your character recognizable. This could include clothing, wigs, makeup, and other elements.
Then, start by hitting up the thrift store to search for the items you’ll need. Of course, you can also splurge on a brand-new costume. But many people appreciate a creative costume even more than a store-bought one, making the thrift store option more appealing.
With a few secondhand pieces on hand, you can then fill in the gaps by shopping online or at costume retailers for the hard-to-find items. If you’re friends with a cosplayer, you may also want to ask them for help. They might have something useful you can borrow.
Finally, do a test run of your costume before the comic con date. You’ll want to make sure it’s comfortable, functional, and not too hot before you arrive at the comic con.
Ready to Use This Cosplay Guide?
With this cosplay guide in hand, you’re now ready to plan a great costume for your first comic con.
Most of all, remember to have fun and don’t worry about making it perfect. You’ll learn from this experience, and you can apply what you learned to your next con.
Many people get stuck on deciding what to be for their first cosplay. However, inspiration is never too far away, if you know where to look. If you’re drawing a blank on ideas, make sure to check out our Entertainment section for some cosplay inspiration!


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Scandals in inter-state relations with Israel, as well as in the internal life of the country, which are associated with cases of sexual crimes of members of the clergy, led to dramatic changes on the Polish political chessboard just before the elections to the European Parliament. Now, according to opinion polls, the liberal democratic association “European Coalition” is likely to win. The weakening of conservative power led to the strengthening of not only democrats, but also of the far-right. Meanwhile, the Polish economy is slowing down not as fast as expected and comes second in terms of growth rate in the EU.


Congratulations to Laura Bodell!
I wanted to write and thank you again so much for the Persian Paisley dress that you sent off of my Copper West blog entry. It arrived Sept. 2 and IÂ have already worn it twice! - Laura Bodell .
HUGE, MASSIVE, WONDERFUL congratulations are in order for Laura Bodell who was honored last Friday with the Canadian Country Music Website of Year Award!!.
We first met/spoke/chatted/fell in love with Laura when she graciously wrote this Dress Code of the New West #12 blogpost, highlighting Double D Ranch.
Check out the Canadian Country Music Association for more information on the awards, top country songs of the day, and upcoming events!
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Satellite pictures have captured tug boats attempting to take away the wreckage of a Japanese-owned ship that ran aground off the coast of Mauritius, spilling tonnes of oil into pristine waters.
The MV Wakashio hit a coral reef, Pointe d’Esny, on 25 July whereas carrying 4,000 tonnes of gasoline oil.
It is now being towed away from the reef, a sanctuary for uncommon wildlife.
Meanwhile, a group of specialists from Japan is travelling to Mauritius to assist with the clean-up.
Most of the oil on board was pumped out earlier than the ship broke aside on the weekend however practically 1,000 tonnes leaked into the ocean inflicting harm to the wealthy marine ecosystem.
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An atmosphere ministry official in Tokyo stated the Japanese group would assess the impression on coral reefs. They will even take with them particular supplies designed to take up oil.
“The oil leak from the stranded ship has caused severe damage to the people of Mauritius, the economy of which largely relies on tourism and the beautiful ocean,” stated Noriaki Sakaguchi, from the Japan International Cooperation Agency.
“I am terribly distressed. I would like to assess the situation and provide professional advice so that our contribution as an expert team will meet the demands of local people and the government.”
The operation to take away the bow has to this point been hampered by low tides, experiences the BBC’s Yasine Mohabuth in Port Louis, but it surely ought to progress as surrounding waters deepen.
Meanwhile, specialists try to resolve how to take away the rear part of the vessel, which remains to be aground on the reef.
The ship’s captain, 58-year-old Sunil Kumar Nandeshwar, has been arrested over the incident and charged with endangering protected navigation.
Police stated crew members had instructed them there had been a birthday celebration on the ship the day it ran aground.
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The 2005 remake of the film “The Longest Yard“ starring Adam Sandler will be making its debut to the Blu-ray Disc format on September 21st via Paramount Home Entertainment. The film, directed by Peter Segal, co-starred Chris Rock, Nelly, Michael Irvin, Terry Crews, Tracy Morgan, Kevin Nash, Bill Goldberg, David Patrick Kelly, William Fichtner, and the late Burt Reynolds.
As mentioned, this will be the very first time this film has been available in Blu-ray format. The tech specs for the release include a 1080p HD video presentation in the 2.39:1 aspect ratio with DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 lossless surround sound. You can now find the Blu-ray listed for preorder over at Amazon. The bonus materials set to be included with the release are listed below.
First Down and Twenty-Five to Life
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Extra Points with Commentary by Peter Segal
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The 2013 film “Elysium” starring Matt Damon is officially coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on February 9th, 2021, via Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. The film, written & directed by Neill Blomkamp, co-starred Jodie Foster, Sharlto Copley, Alice Braga, Diego Luna, Wagner Moura, and William Fichtner. The tech specs for the release include a 4K video presentation in the 2.40:1 aspect ratio with HDR10 form of high dynamic range and Dolby Atmos sound. The release will come in the form of a “combo pack” meaning that it will come with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart and a digital code (copy) Of the film. You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray listed to preorder over at Amazon. The release will contain bonus materials on both the 4K and Blu-ray discs, which are listed below.
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Exoskeletons, Explosions and the Action Choreography of Elysium
The Hero, The Psychopath and the Characters of Elysium
The Art of the Elysium Miniatures
Collaboration: Crafting the Performances in Elysium
Engineering Utopia: Creating a Society in the Sky
Visions of 2154 – An Interactive Exploration of the Art and Design of Elysium
In Support of the Story: The Visual Effects of Elysium
The Technology of 2154
The Journey to Elysium
Further below, after the break, you can find the full announcement regarding the upcoming 4K physical release of this film.
The 2019 film “Finding Steve McQueen“ is coming to Blu-ray Disc on August 13th via Universal. The film, based on a true story and directed by Mark Steven Johnson, stars Travis Fimmel, Rachael Taylor, Lily Rabe, William Fichtner, and Forest Whitaker. Tech specs for the Blu-ray release include 1080p HD video in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio and DTS-HD 5.1 Master Audio sound. The Blu-ray is now available for pre-order over at Amazon. The only bonus material set to be included on the release is listed below.
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Well for 1979…this BBC documentary is a really good explaination about how sound synthesis works and where the technology has come from – and as well as featuring David Vorhaus and Peter Zinovieff aka founder of EMS, it also includes the Radiophonic Workshop with the likes of Malcolm Clarke. Peter Howell and Paddy Kingsland (and is that an uncredited Elizabeth Parker?). Fascinating look at their work too including Doctor Who, and it does go into earlier pieces such as from John Baker and Delia Derbyshire, although not by name:
I miss BBC documentaries that were as clear and educational as this – the principles of synthesis explained in the program still is in use today in the latest VST if rather differently implemented…although of course in 1979 sampling hadn’t hit the mainstream, and the computer used in the studio is laughably is a mainframe with a teletype machine – the microcomputer revolution was rather missed, which only 7 years later Micro Live was covering Cheetah Specdrum and suchlike on the home computer, just to show the rapid pace!
Also a lot of that early computer music sounds like 8bit computer game music to me!


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Chimney Beach/Secret Cove/Creek Beaches-East Shore of Lake Tahoe - Difficulty: Easy, 1-3 miles round trip +/- 200 feet
A tiny parking lot located 8.2 miles from the roundabout in Incline Village offers access to some of the most beautiful and pristine beaches on the lake. Less than a ¼ mile northwest of the parking lot, Chimney Beach is the easiest to access. Then, if you hike along the dirt road to the south, you will reach the trail down to Secret Cove in just under a mile. If you continue on the road you will reach beautiful wide-open Creek Beach after about a mile and a half from the parking lot. There are several nice beaches along this route.
Donner Peak Hike - Truckee - Difficulty: Moderate, 5 miles round trip, +/- 1000 feet
Donner Peak Trail – The trail starts where Donner Pass Road crosses the Pacific Crest Trail, 0.4 miles past the Old 40/Rainbow Bridge when going up Donner Pass Road from Donner Lake. You will see a parking lot on the left and some buildings. Parking is not allowed in the lot, but you can park on the street. Follow the road behind the parking lot to the Donner Peak Trailhead, you will see the Pacific Crest Trail zig-zagging up the mountain to your left. Follow the trail 0.8 miles until you almost cross under the ski chairlift where a trail will cut hard left, almost a making u-turn. Follow this trail another mile and you will be at Donner Peak.
Eagle Rock Hike – West Shore of Lake Tahoe - Difficulty: Easy/Moderate, 1.5 miles, +/- 250 feet
Located on Highway 89, 4.7 miles south of the traffic light in Tahoe City, this half-mile hike takes you up 250 vertical feet to the top of a large rock outcropping, and one of the most spectacular views of the Lake. The trailhead can be found by searching for “Eagle Rock Hiking Trail Homewood” on Google Maps.
Five Lakes Trail – Alpine Meadows - DIfficulty: Moderate, 5 miles round trip, +/- 1000 feet
Called one of the best short day hikes in California, the Five Lakes Trail takes you 2.5 miles and 1000 vertical feet into Granite Chief Wilderness. Nestled in between Alpine Meadows and Olympic Valley, the trail to these 5 scenic lakes starts at the corner of Alpine Meadows Road and the 2nd (Upper) Deer Park Drive.
Shirley Canyon Trail – Palisades Tahoe, Olympic Valley - Difficulty: Strenuous, 4 miles one way, +2000 feet
The Shirley Canyon Trail is a moderate/strenuous yet very rewarding hike from the base of Palisades Tahoe in Olympic Valley up to High Camp. It starts along beautiful Squaw Creek as you pass along clear pools and rushing waterfalls of freezing snowmelt. Rising 2000 vertical feet in just under 4 miles, the trail takes you by Shirley Lake, a perfect place to take a dip on a hot summer day. From there you are just a short distance from High Camp, where hikers are rewarded with a pool, hot tub, bar, and restaurant, AND a complimentary ride down on the tram! If you wish to experience high alpine scenery but prefer an easier walk, you can buy a ticket and take the tram up to High Camp and walk around from there. The Shirley Canyon trailhead is located at the end of Squaw Peak Road.
Mount Rose – Outside of Incline Village - Difficulty: Strenuous, 8 miles round trip, +/-2000 feet
Trailhead: Take Hwy 431 (Mt. Rose Hwy) north of Incline Village. Park at the trailhead one mile before (south of) the summit. Description: Mt. Rose is one of the highest peaks near Lake Tahoe and offers spectacular views of the Lake, Reno, and the Tahoe basin. Follow a dirt road for 3 miles through a forest full of Lodgepole, mule ears, and sagebrush. A meadow at the halfway point bears lupine, paintbrush, and larkspur. The last two miles follow slippery switchbacks to the ridgeline. Don’t forget to sign the logbook when you make it to the top!


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Of the four terrestrial, rocky planets of the inner Solar System (Mercury, Venus, our Earth, and Mars), both Mercury and Venus are moonless. Earth possesses one lone Moon, but it is a very large one--the fifth largest moon in our entire Solar System, in fact. Mars, on the other hand, has two tiny misshapen moons that resemble rocky potatoes, and are lumpy and dark, as they travel in their nearly circular orbits close to the plane of the Martian equator. The Martian moons, Phobos and Deimos, are probably asteroids that were captured by Mars long ago.
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We have known since 1995 that our Solar System is far from unique in the Cosmic scheme of things, and that there are a vast number of planets that circle stars beyond our own Sun. Furthermore, some of these extrasolar planets probably have moons just like most of the planets in our Sun's family. These faraway exomoons are enticing little worlds of wonder and mystery--and possibly even life.
But ongoing studies about lunar chemistry are showing that it may be much wetter than planetary scientists initially hypothesized. In fact, these wetter conditions conflict with some aspects of the Giant Impact theory.
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There are more than 100 moons in orbit around the eight major planets of our Sun's family. Most of them are frozen worlds, primarily composed of ice with a smattering of rocky material, circling the four giant gaseous planets dwelling in the outer regions of our Solar System--Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. The inner region of our Solar System is almost completely devoid of moons. Earth's own lovely Moon is the largest one in our inner region of the Sun's family. Of the four rocky and relatively petite inner worlds that circle nearest to our Star--Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars--Mercury and Venus are moonless, while Mars is orbited by two lumpy and misshapen small moons, Phobos and Deimos, that are most likely captured asteroids that originated in the Main Asteroid Belt that orbits our Sun between Mars and Jupiter.
"I think the best thing about this work is that they explain this link between the mass of the moon and the orbital distance, which was known before but not understood," said planetary scientist, Dr. David Nesvorny, in the November 29, 2012 Scientific American. Dr. Nesvorny, of the Southwest Research Institute in Boulder, Colorado, who did not contribute to the new research, added that "If you had asked me a few years ago, I would think of our Moon's formation and the formation of the satellites of the outer planets differently. This puts things on common ground."
Another interesting piece of Apollo 11 trivia is the fact that the Apollo missions had actually been ongoing and this was actually the fifth mission of Project Apollo that involved human spaceflight. Aside from that, it was also the third voyage by humans to the moon; however, no human had ever stepped foot on the moon until this specific voyage.


MESA, Ariz. (AP) — Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport is cutting expenses as it faces a $1.8 million budget shortfall.
Airport spokesman Brian Sexton said the areas facing cuts are advertising, contracts with outside consulting firms and special events.
An open house scheduled in February may go in order to save money.
In looking for revenue generators, airport officials say Gateway has more than 333,000 square feet of leasable airport space, and at present about 200,000 square feet is occupied.
Airport Deputy Director Casey Denny said with more than 130,000 square feet of space left available, the airport is currently attempting to increase that occupancy rate.
Airport officials say they're cutting expenses rather than staff.
Information from: East Valley Tribune, http://www.eastvalleytribune.com


text: The legendary glaciers of Alaska were formed eons ago. Without fanfare, without the acknowledgement of humankind–before cars, before industry–Pacific storms deposited layer upon layer of snow on the Chugach Mountains and valleys. As the layers piled up, they were buried under unimaginable pressure and compressed into blue ice. And there they slumbered as glaciers in the purity of preindustrial Earth. But glaciers aren’t as dormant as they seem.Almost without notice, inch-by-inch, they move toward the sea. Along the way, they share some of their precious water cargo with Alaska’s springs and rivers. Today, we Alaskans are the lucky beneficiaries of this ancient gift. And so are you. One taste of our small batch Alaska Glacier Vodka, and you’ll notice the uncommonly crisp taste of glacier water carefully distilled into a spirit as pure as it’s source.


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Great Dane devours 43 socks in one sitting
Canine won third place in 'they ate what?' competition
Vets who performed emergency surgery on a “miserable” Great Dane who could not stop retching found the cause of the animal's suffering to be the 43 socks it had eaten.
The three-year-old canine, who enjoyed chewing on socks but was not known to swallow them whole, was rushed to Portland's DoveLewis Emergency Animal Hospital in February, hospital spokeswoman Shawna Harch said.
After two hours of surgery, Dr. Ashley Magee retrieved all 43 socks from the 140-pound (64-kg) Dane.
"We see some very strange things, but this is by far the most socks we've ever pulled out of an animal," Ms Harch said after X-ray images of the dog's belly won third place in a veterinary industry competition called ‘They ate WHAT?’
The canine appeared to have penchant for coloured socks in smaller sizes, according to images of the retrieved items.
The Dane was beaten to the top spot by an X-ray of Kermit the frog who had eaten more than 30 small ornamental rocks from his owner’s garden. The rocks were safely removed and Kermit went on to make a full recovery, according to Veterinary Practice News.
Marley, a male German shorthaired pointer, won second place with an X-ray of his stomach after he devoured a shish kebab – and the skewer.
An X-ray of the Great Dane's stomach DoveLewis will put the $500 (£306) prize money towards funding emergency care for pets of low-income animal owners, Ms Harch said.
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such an apt description
Mental illness is a lot like looking into a mirror and seeing what you want to be. You look away for a moment, then reality is looking back at you. That kitten may view himself as a fierce lion, king of the jungle, but…Best he can hope for is to grow into a good sized domestic cat. WE ARE WHAT WE ARE.
Do I cede that mental illness has to define and limit us? Absolutely not.
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When depressed…I see this hollowed out husk with no light left behind the eyes and lines of a tortured existence etched into what used to be a lively pretty face.
What we are and what we want to be are two very different things. And to liken the…
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By Elias Hazou
AN ITALIAN-KOREAN consortium with licences in Cypriot offshore blocs plans to drill “at least four” exploratory wells, energy minister Giorgos Lakkotrypis said on Monday.
ENI-KOGAS – which holds concessions on offshore blocs 2, 3 and 9 – informed the government that their exploratory schedule will span 12 to 18 months, beginning likely at the end of this summer.
Lakkotrypis said he and ENI officials discussed the consortium’s plans in more detail. ENI has agreed to bring forward its exploratory operations by a few months, he said.
Their exploratory drilling would last 12 to 18 months, also depending on their finds in the interim, the minister added.
“We have asked flexibility from ENI, so that in the event of a discovery, they would proceed with appraisal drilling of a well sooner, in order that we can find the best possible way of exploiting natural gas as soon as possible,” Lakkotrypis said.
He was speaking to reporters shortly after signing, on behalf of the energy ministry, a cooperation agreement with the University of Cyprus on the promotion of energy-related research programmes.
It’s understood that initial indications are that ENI’s bloc 9 in particular appears to be promising in terms of the gas it may hold.
With regard to US outfit Noble Energy, which holds a concession on bloc 12, the minister said the company plans to drill one more exploratory well, a contractual obligation under the agreement signed with the Republic of Cyprus.
He said the government is still awaiting confirmation for the date, as the US company has yet to complete processing of the seismographic data of the new site they aim to drill.
Previous drills by Houston-based Noble at the ‘Aphrodite’ well have come up with 3.6 to 6 trillion cubic feet (tcf) of natural gas. It’s understood, however, that privately the Americans have narrowed down the quantities to around 3.1 tcf
These quantities on their own are insufficient for operation of an onshore gas liquefaction plant, which in order to be viable requires at least around 5.5 tcf. The government is therefore keen to expedite additional gas discoveries.
On the exploratory programme of French energy giant Total, Lakkotrypis said they intend to begin during the second half of next year.
Total has licences on blocs 10 and 11, which border Egyptian waters of the Nile Delta. Lakkotrypis said it would take longer to process seismic data in the area since no other discoveries have been made there.
The energy minister referred also to ongoing contacts – both face-to-face and via teleconferencing – with officials of Deutsche Bank on the prospect of financing the land-based LNG terminal.
“The preconditions (for financing the project) relate to demonstrating that an LNG terminal is viable, the chief question being the discovery of additional natural gas fields or even the addition of gas from neighbouring countries,” he said.
“This means sufficient quantities of gas, whatever their source, that would make the project viable,” he noted, adding that the LNG project would operate for a period of around 20 years.
Back in April, Deutsche Bank officials told Cyprus they would be interested to lead a financing consortium if the LNG terminal proved to be viable. The German lender would likely take up a role as arranging bank for future financing of the LNG project.
Cyprus has proposed to Israel that the two countries pool their respective gas finds, process them in a facility on the island and export the gas to European markets. But it’s understood that the overtures have not had the desired effect.
Lakkotrypis said the government is holding ongoing contacts with Noble’s Israeli partners in bloc 12, who also happen to be part of the consortium developing Israel’s Leviathan gas field.
Noting that the two consortia are separate entities, the minister said they each would make decisions based on different economic criteria.
The Israeli companies’ priority is to sell gas regionally – to Egypt and the Palestinian territories – via pipeline, he added.
Meanwhile Israeli business news outlet Globes reports that Australian energy exploration company Woodside Petroleum Ltd is in talks to become a partner with Noble and Delek Group in their Cypriot license.
According to Globes, Woodside believes the Cypriot field is suitable for developing a Floating Liquid Natural Gas (FLNG) installation – the same solution it was unsuccessfully attempting to promote as the preferred option for Leviathan.
Woodside pulled out from buying rights in Leviathan earlier this year.
The government here insists that an onshore facility remains its top priority, but given the difficulties it has not ruled out other options, including FLNG.
By Elias Hazou


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Adenosine-5′-triphosphate (ATP) is a nucleoside triphosphate used in cells as a coenzyme and has intracellular role as the energy source for tissues. It is not energy itself, but rather temporarily “stores” energy in its phosphodiester bonds.
As shown in pic. 1 a molecule of adenosine triphosphate contains three phosphate groups. When the third phosphate is cut loose, ATP becomes ADP (Adenosine diphosphate di= two), and the stored energy is released. As muscle undergoes continuous work, ATP synthesis increases in order to keep up with energy demand. To accomplish this, muscles need supply of oxygen and glucose. Muscle performing exhaustive exercise then relies primarily on anaerobic glycolysis(breakdown of carbohydrates w/o oxygen) for regeneration of ATP which results in the production of lactate(symptom: intense pain felt during exercise) and H+(build up of H+ will make the muscle cells acidic).
Pic. 1 – Adenosine triphosphate structure
Rathmacher, John A., et al. wanted to determine if supplemental ATP (Peak ATP®) would improve muscle torque, power, work, or fatigue during high intensity resistance exercise. Sixteen subjects (8 male and 8 female) received either Peak ATP® (400 mg/d divided into 2 daily doses) or placebo for 15 days. High peak torque, low peak torque, and torque fatigue of the leg muscles were measured over the three exercise sets. Analysis of the data showed that ATP supplementation significantly increased low peak torque and decrease muscle fatigue.
Jordan et al.  examined the effects of different doses (high dose = 225 mg; low dose = 150 mg) ATP supplementation on muscular strength, anaerobic power, and anaerobic capacity. The high dose taken 75 minutes prior to testing resulted in an increase in bench press strength. They reported no other changes for repetitions to exhaustion. In fact they explained the improvement in bench press as “…a spurious change in treatment differences, rather than one attributable to ATP treatment.”
Current findings may not be sufficient to answer all the questions.
- Kushmerick, M., and K. Conley. “Energetics of muscle contraction: the whole is less than the sum of its parts.” Biochemical Society Transactions 30 (2002): 227-231.
- http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_is_ATP Retrieved 3. Jan 2013
- www.emc.maricopa.edu/faculty/farabee/biobk/biobookatp.html Retrieved 3. Jan 2013
- Bangsbo, Jens, et al. “ATP production and efficiency of human skeletal muscle during intense exercise: effect of previous exercise.” American Journal of Physiology-Endocrinology And Metabolism 280.6 (2001): E956-E964.
Juel, Carsten. “Lactate-proton cotransport in skeletal muscle.” Physiological reviews 77.2 (1997): 321-358.
- Rathmacher, John A., et al. “Adenosine-5′-triphosphate (ATP) supplementation improves low peak muscle torque and torque fatigue during repeated high intensity exercise sets.” Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition 9.1 (2012): 48.
Jordan, ALEXANDER N., et al. “Effects of oral ATP supplementation on anaerobic power and muscular strength.” Medicine and science in sports and exercise 36.6 (2004): 983-990.

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Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) and influenza are the 8th most frequent primary and an important secondary cause of death in the US. Information suggests that etiology and possibly frequency of CAP have changed since the last CDC-sponsored population-based study. Even the definition of CAP has undergone revision, with exclusion of a group with the newly-defined healthcare-associated pneumonia (HCAP). Unfortunately, lack of an appropriate population-based pathogen-specific study to define HCAP has now resulted in significant controversy. Conversely, developments in molecular diagnostic techniques, such as urinary antigen testing and polymerase chain reaction (PCR) detection of bacterial and viral genes, have not only made documentation of etiology more accurate than culture-based methods but define etiology in a greater proportion of cases. All these factors coalesce on the need for a contemporary population-based estimate of CAP incidence based on an accurate etiologic diagnosis. In response to this need and the resultant CDC Funding Opportunity, we developed a consortium of three urban Chicago hospitals to recruit 1500 adult CAP patients over an 18 month period. Combining with a previous study at the same centers using a nearly identical protocol will allow accurate estimates over >3years. An accurate population-based estimate of incidence requires inclusion of an urban population with the variety of racial/ethnic, socioeconomic, and access to healthcare characteristics seen in patients admitted to these hospitals. Several subgroups of patients presenting to the hospital with pneumonia are excluded from the current CDC study, such as recent hospital discharges. Since these patients are routinely coded with ICD-9 CAP codes, they will impact our incidence calculations. We will therefore expand inclusion criteria for this proposal to recruit these patients, expecting that molecular diagnostic tools will demonstrate that a high percentage of their pneumonias are caused by usual CAP pathogens. We will also address concern regarding an increased incidence of community-acquired methicillin-resistant S. aureus (CA-MRSA) pneumonia. Microbial etiology will be determined by extensive diagnostic testing, including routine use of urinary antigen detection, paired serology, and a battery of CDC-approved PCR assays. The role of influenza and bacterial co- infection will be aggressively explored with PCR, culture, and paired serology. Whole blood quantitative PCR (qPCR) of a pneumococcal gene and a generic bacterial 16s ribosomal gene will increase diagnostic sensitivity. Confirmation that qPCR correlates with mortality, septic shock, and organ failure will challenge conventional dogma that these complications are due to the host response rather than bacterial factors. Our data combined with that of other participating centers will provide a more accurate contemporary assessment of pneumonia incidence and etiology. Results will inform future decisions regarding diagnostic testing, empirical antibiotic therapy, and the opportunities for vaccination and other prevention strategies.
Community-acquired pneumonia, often complicating influenza or other viral infections, remains an important cause of death in the US. Patient risk factors, antibiotic resistance, effectiveness of immunization, and the bacteria and viruses that cause pneumonia have changed in recent years. This study will define the incidence of pneumonia in an adult urban population and determine the microorganisms causing these pneumonias by addition of new molecular diagnostic tests. This information is critical to design appropriate future prevention and treatment strategies.
|Jain, Seema; Self, Wesley H; Wunderink, Richard G et al. (2015) Community-Acquired Pneumonia Requiring Hospitalization among U.S. Adults. N Engl J Med 373:415-27|
|Jain, Seema; Williams, Derek J; Arnold, Sandra R et al. (2015) Community-acquired pneumonia requiring hospitalization among U.S. children. N Engl J Med 372:835-45|
|Wunderink, Richard G; Mandell, Lionel (2012) Adjunctive therapy in community-acquired pneumonia. Semin Respir Crit Care Med 33:311-8|
|Wunderink, Richard G; Niederman, Michael S (2012) Update in respiratory infections 2011. Am J Respir Crit Care Med 185:1261-5|

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Speaking on LTV's "Morning panorama" news show, Kučinskis said that following a report by Reuters last week saying there had been a steep decline in rail freight, he had approached the Ministry of Transport for clarification last week and received a reply on May 29.
"That does not represent the true picture. Cargo freight from Russia until May 25 has grown by 15.9% against last year's figure," he said, adding that any reduction in volumes of coal being shipped might be explained by the end of the winter season.
"At the moment, no drops in cargo volumes are predicted," Kucinskis said - though it was notable that he talked primarily about future trends.
"That doesn't mean Russia has changed its strategy to ship more of its cargo through its own ports... but at the moment Latvia's ports are not seeing a decline," he insisted.
Reports of a steep drop in cargoes had also "surprised the Russian side" Kucinskis said, but he entertained the possibility that the Reuters story had been "some sort of warning".
"In fact there has been no kind of fall," he stated clearly.
Last week the Reuters news agency reported that Russian state railways had slashed the amount of cargo being sent to Riga and Ventspils ports, possibly in response to Latvia's opposition to the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline project.
Transport Minister Uldis Augulis has also denied there have been any sharp falls in cargo volume, saying he is unaware of any decision by the Russian side to that effect. As recently as May 26 - three days after the Reuters story appeared - he was meeting with Igor Levitin, a senior aide to Russian President Vladimir Putin.
In a statement Augulis said that cooperation between Latvia and Russia on transport is "always based on mutual interest" pointing to the construction of a Russian chocolate factory in Ventspils as a particular success story.


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Blue Ridge Expeditions Begin!
By Avery McGaha
Today marks day two of BRX1! Around noon yesterday, Blue Ridge Expeditioners enjoyed some snacks while checking in and meeting one another in front of Sandy and Missy’s house. The rest of their day entailed settling in to their new home for the next two weeks, getting to know each other and their leaders through games such as Deer Ears, having their own Respect Circle, and reviewing group norms. Last night’s dinner was a great hit with bean burritos.
This morning at their base camp, they hit the ground running by packing in preparation to go to a rock climbing site in Pisgah National Forest, which they are currently driving to. They intend to spend the night camping near the rock in order to get an early start challenging themselves tomorrow morning. The BRX crew reports that they are excited for good times and more good food!
-Karin Perk, Climbing Coordinator and Expeditions Intern


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A daring rescue operation on Sunday night, conducted by rangers attached to the Toledo Institute for Development and Environment (TIDE), resulted in the successful retrieval of a fishing vessel and its occupants. News Five understands that the boat was adrift in turbulent waters off the coast of southern Belize when police and coastguard personnel were alerted of the precarious situation. They were, however, unable to respond to the distress call and thatís when TIDE rangers, familiar with the area where the boat was reportedly wandering, sprang into action. Following the rescue effort, the rangers gave a candid interview about the risky operation.


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A Review by Matthew C.
Swindle by Gordon Korman is about a boy named Griffin (AKA The Man with the Plan) who plans a night at a decrepit old house with his friends but finds that they all were “busy.” When no one shows up, he goes exploring as his shrimpy accomplice Ben sleeps (later found to be a sickness). He finds a rare baseball card worth a lot of money. He turns it in a store but quickly finds it’s worth was lower than his hopes. Later he sees the storeowner on TV with his baseball card claiming it was worth over a million dollars. Being the man with the plan, he puts together a team of allies and one enemy to side step the obtacles including a high tech security system and take back the card.I enjoy this book because of its ability to create a very solid image in my mind and its funny humor. I recommend this book to Gordan Korman fans. My favorite part was taking back the card. This book has received many praises. I give it a two thumbs up.


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In the vast and ever-expanding realm of science fiction literature, the role of a skilled editor cannot be overlooked. A sci-fi editor is a visionary who possesses a unique blend of creativity, technological knowledge, and a keen eye for detail. They serve as the gatekeepers between the writer’s imagination and the reader’s mind, responsible for refining and enhancing the narrative to deliver an awe-inspiring experience. In this blog, we delve into the world of the sci-fi editor, exploring their vital role, the challenges they face, and the potential they hold in shaping the future of the genre.
The Sci-Fi Editor’s Role:
The sci-fi editor plays a pivotal role in transforming raw manuscripts into masterpieces of futuristic storytelling. Beyond the traditional editing tasks of grammar, punctuation, and syntax, they delve into the scientific concepts, technologies, and speculative elements that underpin the narrative. From space operas and time travel adventures to dystopian societies and mind-bending AI tales, sci-fi editors must possess a deep understanding of the genre’s conventions.
A key aspect of their role is to ensure the consistency and coherence of world-building. They meticulously inspect every aspect of the fictional universe to guarantee it adheres to its own rules and logic. This ensures that readers can immerse themselves fully in the author’s imagined reality.
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Additionally, as technology evolves rapidly, sci-fi editors must continuously adapt to stay ahead of the curve. This entails understanding emerging trends, such as artificial intelligence, virtual reality, and space exploration, which are frequently integrated into modern sci-fi narratives.
Despite the challenges, sci-fi editors have an unparalleled opportunity to shape the genre’s future. They act as catalysts for change, fostering diversity and inclusion within sci-fi literature. By encouraging diverse voices and perspectives, they enrich the genre with fresh ideas and themes, making science fiction more representative of our complex and multifaceted world.
The Editor-Author Relationship:
A strong and collaborative relationship between the editor and the author is the cornerstone of exceptional sci-fi literature. The editor acts as both a confidant and a mentor, guiding the author towards fully realizing their vision while maintaining the essence of the story.
The process involves thorough discussions and brainstorming sessions to explore the story’s potential and identify areas for improvement. A skilled sci-fi editor knows how to ask the right questions, encouraging the author to delve deeper into their world and characters. They challenge assumptions and inspire creativity, enabling authors to surpass their creative limits.
In the digital age, collaboration has become even more accessible. Sci-fi editors can work with authors across the globe, leveraging technology to maintain real-time communication and seamless editing processes.
The Future of Sci-Fi Editing:
As technology continues to reshape the publishing landscape, sci-fi editing is embracing the future with open arms. The rise of augmented reality, virtual reality, and interactive storytelling opens up new avenues for immersive reading experiences. Sci-fi editors will play a crucial role in harnessing these technologies to create narratives that blur the lines between fiction and reality.
Furthermore, artificial intelligence and machine learning are transforming the way editors interact with manuscripts. Automated editing tools can assist in the proofreading process, enabling editors to focus more on the creative aspects of their work. However, the essence of the sci-fi editor’s role remains irreplaceable—the ability to envision and nurture the soul of a story.


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It's a free website where you can plan a running (or biking) route and it will calculate distances for you. You add one way point at a time and can undo them easily if you want to change your route, say, to add or decrease distance. You can view map, terrain, or topo versions of your route. The default mode is to follow roads, but you can turn that off and plot straight lines if you are going cross-country.
From the gmaps website:
This is a Web app designed to let you track the precise distance of your workouts, and track and log your activity. It started life as a little hack that uses Google's superb mapping application to help record distances traveled during a running or walking workout, and has grown since then.
As a runner training for a marathon for the first time, I found myself wishing I had an easy way to know the exact distance a certain course is, without having to drag a GPS or pedometer around on my runs. Looking at Google Maps, and knowing there was a vibrant community of geeks hacking it, I knew there had to be a way. So here it is. I placed the a link to my Web app on a couple of running message boards, and the rest was history.
Following Eric Raymond's first law, I proceeded to add features designed to scratch all the personal itches I felt over the years. Features have included: an Openstreetmap overlay, the ability to follow roads as you create routes, create an elevation graph, and log and chart your workouts. The site continues to be under active (if not always rapid!) development.
Give it a try, you will not be disappointed:


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A key tenant of integral theory is that human consciousness evolves through observable stages of development. This chart lays out the basic sequence, using Ken Wilber’s brilliant AQAL model. It applies to both collective human development (culture) and to each individual human.
One of the fruits of the Integral worldview is that we are able to see and feel the procreant urge of evolution in both consciousness and culture. This new capacity enables us to do something that is radically potent: to participate in our own vertical development.
For more on integral theory click here.

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