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By Courtney Swift
Kettleers Lead Writer
June 27, 2012
COTUIT – It’s been a season of ups and downs for the Kettleers, and it seems that every other game results in a win or blowout loss. Just as Cotuit won their most recent game Sunday, it seemed as if the team could count on a loss Wednesday and the season continued with its so-called predictability as Cotuit fell 9-2 to the Falmouth Commodores at Lowell Park.
T.J. Pecoraro (Vanderbilt) got the start for the Kettleers looking to build off of his debut. He threw a solid first inning retiring the first three batters, but the second inning was tougher. After giving up a single to start the inning he gave up a two-run homer to Jake Rodriguez (Oregon State) to give Falmouth the early lead. “He did not have rhythm today,” said Coach Mike Roberts. “I decided since we have ten games in a row starting on Friday that I’d let him throw all of his pitches and get him out.” Pecoraro gave up a solo shot to Falmouth’s lead off hitter Jared King (Kansas State) in the third and allowed three runs on five hits with three strikeouts and one walk on the night.
Cotuit did score twice in the fifth after Jacob Valdez (San Jose State) reached on an error and Tony Kemp (Vanderbilt) doubled to left center. Both hitters would score on sacrifice hits by Raph Rhymes (LSU) and Derek Smith (U. Pitt Bradford) bringing the score to 5-2. The Kettleers didn’t score any more runs, but Falmouth added four more of their own including another two-run shot in the sixth by Brad Fieger (U. of Miami).
“We’ve got to figure out a way to keep the ball in the ballpark,” Roberts said. “I’ve never seen the ball fly this way. There’s more homeruns hit already this year than I think probably were hit in the entire season last year.” While Falmouth hitting was sending the ball out of the park, its pitching held Cotuit to just six hits with seven strikeouts.
The Kettleers have been without one key player and power bat in first basemen Tim Kiene (Maryland) after injuring his hand. “He’s getting some physical therapy,” said Roberts. “There’s nothing major wrong we don’t think but having him out of the lineup, in the middle of the lineup has definitely made a difference. We don’t have anybody that can come off the bench and give us Tim’s bat.“ Roberts is unsure when Kiene will be back playing, but mentioned he could start practicing as early as Friday.
The Kettleers fall to 5-6 on the season and have their third off day of the week Thursday. The team returns to action against Harwich Friday with righty Kyle Finnegan (Texas State) on the mound. Tuesday night’s rainout will be made up Monday July 2 at 5 p.m. at Lowell Park. To see more post game interviews, visit http://www.youtube.com/user/OfficialKettleers?feature=watch.

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John Butler, age 77, born in NC was listed in the 1860 Wood Co. TX mortality census. My 5th great-grandfather was a John Butler, born in 1782 in Sampson Co. NC. He moved with his wife & children to Dooly Co., GA where I last found him in the 1850 census. I found three of “my” John Butler’s sons in Wood Co. on the 1860 census, Adam, Robert, and Phillip R. so I am pretty sure of the connection. I would like to know where John is buried and if his wife Lucy is buried there also. I did not find a listing for her in the 1860 census.
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This is an ambitious book, history on the grand scale: 1,040 pages of text and 200 pages of references, telling the story of the Rothschild family's business over two centuries and on six continents. Most of the book is devoted to the first century of the family's involvement in international finance.
The historical significance of the First World War is taken for granted in most European countries. In Ireland, however, as Charles Townshend has noted, 'the memory of the war was for a long time marginalised.
The flight of Jews out of Nazi Germany has been the subject of much attention. Virtually every country that witnessed the entry of Jews in the 1930s has had its experiences discussed in at least one book.(1) Britain is no exception.
Matthew Hilton has produced an extremely well written account of smoking in popular culture. It is crafted skilfully in an attractive prose style that fully reflects the call of the editor of the Studies in Popular Culture series for readable and accessible academic writing. In his debut monograph Hilton has established himself as an historian of real ability and great promise.
`What could be more universal than death?' asks an anthropologist quoted by Merridale.  Death is a major aspect of the history of any society, and one which brings out its members' deepest beliefs. But in twentieth century Russia it has been peculiarly dominant, because so many deaths have been premature or violent.
Published as part of Manchester University Press's new Studies in Popular Culture series, John Walton's latest addition to his incomparable canon of seaside studies forms part of a concerted effort by new social historians to question what makes appropriate and important history.
The enormously energetic working-class reading cultures occupying the core of Jonathan Rose’s magnificent study grew up from rather unpromising roots. For long periods, reading, like publishing, could be a dangerous business.
The near-simultaneous appearance of the three works under review reveals much about the present state of publications devoted to Antisemitism and the Nazi persecution and mass-murder of European Jewry. Virtually any serious bookstore now boasts a whole section devoted to the Holocaust, filled with books targeting almost any type of reader. For better or for worse, genocide sells.
The articulation of a national network of elementary schools in England and Wales after 1870 and legislation to compel attendance at these schools from 1880 created marvellous opportunities for publishers. School authorities were major purchasers and the children in their schools a captive audience.
Paul Ginsborg is probably the leading English language historian of contemporary Italy.(1) His first history of post-Fascist Italy (it starts neither in 1945, nor 1948, but, quite rightly, in 1943), was path-breaking.(2) Published in Italian and English, its historiographic approach was innovative for its placing of the family at the centre of

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Batemon carries Loyola Marymount over Brown 81-63 in CBI
LOS ANGELES (AP) — James Batemon had 21 points as Loyola Marymount topped Brown 81-63 in the College Basketball Invitational second round on Monday night.
LMU, Brown meet in second round of CBI
Brown (20-11) vs. Loyola Marymount (21-11)
CBI Second Round, Albert Gersten Pavilion, Los Angeles; Monday, 9 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Brown and Loyola Marymount are set to square off in...
Loyola Marymount tops California Baptist 56-55 in CBI
RIVERSIDE, Calif. (AP) — Mattias Markusson had 13 points, including a 3-point play with 31 seconds to go, as Loyola Marymount narrowly defeated California Baptist 56-55 in the first round of the...
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Colbey Ross scored 20 points and hit a 3-pointer with 31 seconds left to lead Pepperdine to a 68-65 victory over Loyola Marymount on Friday night in the second round of the West...
Pepperdine, LMU meet in WCC quarters
Pepperdine (14-17, 7-10) vs. No. 5 seed Loyola Marymount (20-10, 8-8)
West Coast Conference Tourney Quarterfinals, Orleans Arena, Las Vegas; Friday, 9 p.m. EST
LMU looks to sweep Santa Clara
Santa Clara (15-13, 7-7) vs. Loyola Marymount (18-10, 6-8)
Albert Gersten Pavilion, Los Angeles; Thursday, 11 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Santa Clara seeks revenge on Loyola Marymount after...
Pacific seeks revenge on LMU
Loyola Marymount (17-10, 5-8) vs. Pacific (13-14, 3-9)
Spanos Center, Stockton, California; Saturday, 3:30 p.m. EST
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Childs scores 18 to lift BYU past Loyola Marymount 70-62
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Yoeli Childs had 18 points and five assists as BYU defeated Loyola Marymount 70-62 on Saturday.
Gavin Baxter had 13 points and seven rebounds for BYU (18-10, 10-3 West Coast Conference), which earned its fifth straight win. TJ Haws added 13 points and eight assists. Zac Seljaas had 12 points and six rebounds for the visitors.
James Batemon had 16 points for the Lions (17-10, 5-8). Joe Quintana added 14 points. Mattias Markusson had 10 points.
Batemon leads Loyola Marymount over Portland 72-55
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — James Batemon had 28 points as Loyola Marymount topped Portland 72-55 on Saturday night.
Joe Quintana had 11 points for Loyola Marymount (17-8, 5-6 West Coast Conference). Eli Scott added seven rebounds and five assists.
Mattias Markusson, the Lions' second leading scorer heading into the matchup at 11 points per game, shot only 20 percent in the game (1 of 5).
Batemon leads Loyola Marymount in 60-42 defeat of Pacific
LOS ANGELES (AP) — James Batemon scored 19 points with four assists and three steals and Loyola Marymount held Pacific to one point in the last eight minutes, turning a tense game into a rout Thursday night.
Dameane Douglas scored 15 points for the Lions (16-6, 4-4 West Coast Conference) and made his last five at the free throw line. Mattias Markusson scored 11 of his 13 points in the second half, including a pair of dunks in the runaway final minutes.
Scott scores 17, leads LMU past Pepperdine
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Eli Scott scored 17 points and had a key offensive rebound in the final minute and Loyola Marymount held on to defeat Pepperdine 74-70 on Saturday.
Saint Mary’s build big lead early to beat Loyola Marymount
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Malik Fitts and Jordan Ford scored 18 points each, Jordan Hunder had 10 points and 10 rebounds for his third double-double of the season, and Saint Mary's beat Loyola Marymount 71-60 on Saturday night.
Tanner Krebs added 16 points for the Gaels (11-7, 2-1 West Coast Conference), who started fast and kept their lead in double digits until the final two minutes.
Saint Mary's opened the game with a 12-0 run and led 39-14 before going into the break with a 45-26 lead.
Quintana, Markusson lead LMU to 76-64 win over Portland
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Joe Quintana scored a career-high 19 points, Mattias Markusson had a double-double and Loyola Marymount defeated Portland 76-64 on Saturday.
Markusson had 17 points and 10 rebounds. Eli Scott added 15 points and James Batemon 14 for the Lions (13-3, 1-1 West Coast Conference).
Loyola Marymount returns to form, tops UC Davis 77-59
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Mattias Markusson scored 22 points to spark Loyola Marymount to a bounce-back, 77-59 win over UC Davis in its final non-conference game on Friday night.
The Lions took just their second loss of the season Saturday, falling 60-53 at UC Riverside. Their 12 nonconference win tops the 11-0 start in 1961-62.
LMU's total against UC Riverside is a season low for a team that averages better than 71 points per game.
Batemon scores 26 as LMU beats Portland St. 85-58
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — James Batemon scored 17 of his 26 points the first half and Loyola Marymount never trailed in its 85-58 win over Portland State on Saturday night.
Joe Quintana added 16 points, Dameane Douglas scored 12 and Mattias Markusson had six points and 12 rebounds for LMU (10-1). Eli Scott, who missed the first seven games of the season with mononucleosis, finished with 14 points and eight rebounds — both season highs.
Loyola Marymount rebounds from 1st loss with 59-49 win
FULLERTON, Calif. (AP) — James Batemon scored 20 points, Mattias Markusson added 15 and Loyola Marymount defeated CSU Fullerton 59-49 Wednesday night, rebounding from its first loss of the season.
LMU had opened with a program record eight straight wins before falling at UCLA last Sunday.
Batemon was 6-of-11 shooting but made all seven of his free throws, including two in the final 18 seconds as the Lions (9-1) pulled away late in the first half in the low-scoring game.
Loyola Marymount steamrolls Bethesda 106-50
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Reserves Jordan Bell and Ivan Alipiev combined to score 31 points and Loyola Marymount got 67 points from its bench in a 106-50 thumping of Bethesda on Thursday night.
Zafir Williams scored all 10 of his points in the first half to lead the Lions (8-0) to a 57-27 advantage at intermission over the National Christian Colleges Athletic Association school from Anaheim, California.
Batemon scores 16, Loyola Marymount beats Ohio 65-56
MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica (AP) — James Batemon scored 16, Jeffery McClendon added 15, making all three of his 3-point attempts, and Loyola Marymount never trailed in a 65-56 win over Ohio in the Jamaica Classic on Sunday night.
The Lions (5-0) pulled away in the middle of the second half, going on a 17-4 run to turn a 32-all tie into a 13-point lead with 8:12 left. Loyola Marymount had its largest lead at 56-42 with 2:37 left.
Loyola Marymount knocks off Georgetown in Jamaica, 65-52
MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica (AP) — James Batemon scored 27 points and grabbed eight rebounds as Loyola Marymount used a strong second half to beat Georgetown, 65-52 in a battle of unbeaten teams in an opening round game of the Jamaica Classic at Montego Bay on Friday night.
The teams met for the first time since 1979, when they met at the Nike Cage Classic in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Bateman’s double-double sends LMU past CSU Northridge 79-64
LOS ANGELES (AP) — James Batemon scored 21 points and handed out 10 assists for his first career double-double and Loyola Marymount cruise past Cal State Northridge 79-64 on Tuesday night.
Loyola Marymount beats Portland 78-72 to advance
LAS VEGAS (AP) — James Batemon scored 29 points and made 11 of 12 free throws and eight-seeded Loyola Marymount rallied from 15 points down in the first half to beat ninth-seeded Portland 78-72 in Friday night's opening round of the West Coast Conference Tournament.
Eli Scott scored 12 points with 10 rebounds and four assists and Mattias Markusson added 11 points for the Lions (11-19), who face No. 7-ranked and top-seeded Gonzaga in Saturday's quarterfinals.
Markusson, LMU outlast Santa Clara
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Mattias Markusson had a double-double with a career-high 19 points and 12 boards and James Batemon had 14 points as Loyola Marymount survived Santa Clara 65-64 on Thursday night.
Eli Scott added 12 points, six rebounds, and five assists for the Lions (9-19, 4-13 West Coast Conference).
The game featured nine ties and 16 lead changes and neither team led by more than six.
Gonzaga’s Josh Perkins earns WCC All-Academic honors for second straight season
Gonzaga junior point guard Josh Perkins has been named to the WCC All-Academic team for the second consecutive season.
Perkins, a Sport Management major, carries a 3.26 accumulative grade-point average.
The Park Hill, Colorado, native is averaging a career-high 13 points per game and recently reached 1,000 career points. He’s seventh in school history with 431 assists and shares ninth place with Dan Dickau with 188 career 3-pointers. He’s closing in on the top 10 in steals with 117.
San Francisco trio leads Dons past Loyola Marymount 72-63
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Frankie Ferrari scored 17 points on 6-of-9 shooting and Chase Foster scored 13 and San Francisco defeated Loyola Marymount 72-63 on Saturday.
San Francisco (16-13, 8-8 West Coast) now has won four of its last five games while Loyola Marymount (8-19, 3-13) has dropped four of five. Jimbo Lull added 10 points for the Dons as he, Ferrari and Foster made 15 of San Francisco's 24 field goals.
Loyola Marymount holds on for 85-79 win over Pepperdine
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Steven Haney scored a career-best 31 points and Loyola Marymount held on for an 85-79 win over Pepperdine on Saturday afternoon, snapping a three-game skid.
Haney was 8 of 15 from the field, including six 3-pointers, and made all nine of his free throws for the Lions (8-17, 3-11 West Coast Conference). Mattias Markusson added 16 points with 10 rebounds. James Batemon and Cameron Allen scored 13 points each. Batemon dished 10 assists.
McClendon’s free throws sends LMU past San Francisco
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Eli Scott scored 18 points and Jeffery McClendon made three free throws with 0.7 seconds left and Loyola Marymount upended San Francisco 67-65 to snap a six-game skid Thursday night.
Gonzaga-Portland key matchups: Pilots feature wing McSwiggan, center Hartwich
Sophomore Josh McSwiggan has been Portland’s most reliable scorer. The 6-foot-7 wing from England averages 13.4 points. He leads the team in made 3-pointers (44) and 3-point percentage (47.8) among rotation regulars.
Pacific ends 5-game skid, beats Loyola Marymount 88-82 in OT
STOCKTON, Calif. (AP) — Miles Reynolds scored 23 points, Roberto Gallinat added 21 and Pacific beat Loyola Marymount 88-82 in overtime to snap a five-game skid on Saturday night.
Portland State pulls away late, beats LMU 94-85
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Bryce Canda had 20 points and 13 rebounds, Holland Woods added 20 points and Portland State beat Loyola Marymount 94-85 on Wednesday night for its third straight win.
Canda was 8 of 14 from the floor and made four 3-pointers. Woods was 6-of-9 shooting and made 8 of 9 free throws. Brandon Hollins chipped in 14 points for Portland State (7-2).
Eubanks, Oregon State beat Loyola Marymount 78-74
CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) — Last season, Oregon State could hang tight with teams until the final minutes but couldn't close out games, said center Drew Eubanks.
After squandering a double-digit lead in the second half on Saturday, Beaver players stepped up and showed their leadership.
"Last year, we would have lost that game, so it was good to see," Eubanks added.
Eubanks had 22 points, on 10-for-10 shooting, and four blocks as Oregon State held on to beat Loyola Marymount 78-74 on Saturday.
Loyola Marymount rolls past Cal State-LA 87-66
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Eli Scott scored 17 points on 7-of-9 shooting and grabbed seven rebounds and sophomore Mattias Markusson and freshman Zafir Williams notched career-high point totals as Loyola Marymount breezed to an 87-66 win over Division II-member Cal State-Los Angeles on Tuesday night.
Freshman Scott scores 21 in Loyola Marymount’s 76-64 victory
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Eli Scott scored 21 points and Loyola Marymount defeated UC Riverside 76-64 on Wednesday night for its first win this season.
Scott, a freshman, made 7 of 15 shots and collected six rebounds for the Lions (1-1). Mattias Markusson, a 7-foot-3 sophomore from Sweden, scored a career-high 14 points and grabbed eight rebounds. James Batemon added 12 points and Steven Haney 10.
Loyola Marymount beats Santa Clara 66-56
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Stefan Jovanovic scored 14 points, Shamar Johnson added 12 with eight rebounds, and Loyola Marymount beat Santa Clara 66-56 on Saturday night to end a three-game skid.
The Lions (8-7, 1-3 West Coast) outscored the Broncos 36-18 in the paint and scored 16 points off of 11 turnovers.


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Lake Shore Trail is 5 miles long and considered a moderate hike. The flattest trail in the park, this trail parallels the lake into the upper part of the park. A wide variety of birds and animals can be viewed from the trail if you travel quietly. Sections of the following trails are very steep. These trails require a person to be in good physical condition.
Directions: From Waterville, PA, Take SR 4001 approximately 4 miles to the state park. You may access the trail by the dam which is located by the entrance or you may stay on the main park road traveling past the lake and paralleling Little Pine Creek to reach a parking lot on the right side of the road. You may access the trail there. If you reach the shooting range, you have traveled too far.
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The life of an Otaku: You sit there, watching anime for hours on end, getting caught up in the story line, and characters. Then, when you hear that there is a convention going on close to where you live, you immediately go out and buy the tickets and get all excited for it. Why because you, my friend are an Otaku. A giant nerd for anime and manga.
You probably didn’t start out as a Otaku though, none of us do. You probably became one by friend recommendation or just plain stumbling upon it. We become Otakus through many different ways. And entering this amazing world can be daunting. There’s so much of it. From Shonen, rom-com, mangas, merchandise, even cosplay! But not to worry my friend there are stories of newbies who walked through these vast anime waters before you. I’m going to share two of those stores with you today. Mine, and a good friend of mine’s.
My story starts back when I was in Jr. High. When I was sitting in homeroom, bored nothing to do, an old friend of mine plopped a manga down on my desk and just left me with one phrase: “Read this. You look bored.” And thus my anime adventure began. Because of that single manga (It was D.N. Angle Vol. 1 by the way) I began to be curious about more anime and more manga pretty soon I was hooked.
Then, I began hearing about these things called anime conventions. I never gone to a convention before so I didn’t know what to expect. But, a friend from work that was into anime as well ended up dragging me to one. And as soon as I stepped through those doors, I’ve never stopped going to conventions.
Soon enough, between getting hooked on anime and manga and going to conventions I started cosplaying. That’s probably the funnest thing I’ve ever experienced while being an Otaku. Cosplay is way you can express not only your creativity, but your love for a character and its show. I’ve only been cosplaying professionally for five months now, but in that time I’ve learned so much.
My story is fairly basic when it comes to becoming an Otaku. There are so many different experiences. Such as my friend Kim’s. I got the opportunity to hear her story about getting into anime and I want to share it with all of you.
Social Hobbit: What made you want to get into anime?
Kim: I got into anime because I watched two Studio Ghibli films with my friends Shania (Me!) and Kat. I often felt left out of conversations when anime was brought up, so I wanted to see what all the fuss was about. Plus, I have seen anime before, but I didn’t really get into it the first time.
S.H: What’s your opinion on anime so far?
Kim: Anime is very different than other television shows. I like how creative the story telling is behind each anime. You’ll be watching an anime movie for five minutes, and you’ll think the plot is going to go a certain way, but it ends up going in a totally different direction. And you’d never expect that I love that. Whoever writes the various animes, they’re geniuses and the animation is breathtaking as well.
Anime is very different than other television shows. I like how creative the story telling is behind each anime. You’ll be watching an anime movie for five minutes, and you’ll think the plot is going to go a certain way, but it ends up going in a totally different direction. And you’d never expect that.
S.H: Do you have any favorites so far?
Kim: So far, my favorite animes are Howls Moving Castle, and Your Name. But I’m starting to discover more t.v. series like Ouran High School Host Club.
S.H.: What intrigues you about anime?
Kim: I think what intrigues me about anime, is that it keeps you on your toes. It’s totally unpredictable and I love that.
S.H: Do you think you might go to any anime conventions?
Kim: If I got more into anime in the future, I would probably go to a convention, yes.
S.H: Is there anything that your are still wary–so to speak, about with anime?
Kim: I’m wary about inappropriate anime shows, cause I know there are some out there. And also, I like specific story lines. I lean towards more romantic story plots than action ones like the last air bender. So I’m still wary with more action animes, but I hope to learn to accept all different worlds of anime. And also to watch animes that are appropriate and wholesome.
So, whether it be a simple story like mine–where anime was literally dumped in my lap. Or Kim’s where she got introduced to the world of Otakuness through a couple of good friends. No matter how, the trip through anime will definitely be a fun one.


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MUMBAI L&T Finance Holdings Ltd(LTFH.NS) plans to raise about $65 million by selling its 4.7 percent stake in private sector lender Federal Bank (FED.NS), according to a source and a term sheet obtained by Reuters.
L&T Finance, the financial services arm of Indian engineering conglomerate Larsen and Toubro (LART.NS), will sell 7.9 million shares, priced between 450 rupees and 469.75 rupees a share, representing a discount of 0-4.2 percent to Monday's close, the term sheet showed.
Citigroup is the sole bookrunner to the transaction, it said.
(Reporting by Sumeet Chatterjee and Indulal PM; Editing by Anupama Dwivedi)
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Three of India's leading state-run lenders reported a drop in their first quarter net profits, weighed down by rise in provision for bad loans and cooling expectations of a turnaround in the country's dominant but ailing government banking sector. Full Article


The recent New York Times op-ed suggesting that local food isn’t the be-all and end-all of sustainability generated quite a bit of discussion around the Worldwatch office. Many of us who are committed to eating local food agreed with the author—himself an admitted locavore—on many points.
At a potluck dinner last night, in the midst of local skirt steak, Montauk scallops, a frittata made with the year’s first potatoes, and a salad made with the year’s first tomatoes, the conversation naturally turned to the origin of our foods.
A couple of recent studies indicate that climate change is already reducing crop yields around the world, and has reduced the global food harvest by about 40 million tons a year over the last 20 years. This is a small fraction of the 2 billion tons harvested in total. But it still represents a few billion dollars and is even more costly to the farmers who are hardest hit by drought, flooding, or extreme heat and cold.
A must-read report by Ussif Rashid Sumaila and Daniel Pauly of the University of British Columbia's Fisheries Center, entitled "Catching More Bait: A Bottom-up Re-estimation of Global Fisheries Subsidies," estimated "conservatively" that governments give fishing fleets between US$30–34 billion per year, nearly double the prevailing World Bank estimate of US$14–20 billion.
Eating right for the oceans isn't always easy. A colleague at the Sea Around Us Project out of the University of British Columbia just wrote an interesting essay on why choosing sustainable seafood isn't enough to save the world's fish.
Last year, a team of marine scientists reported that if current fishing practices continue, the world's major fish populations would be effectively extinct by the middle of the century. In light of these challenges, last week the National Fisheries Institute, the leading advocacy group for the U.S. seafood industry, "spun" a panel on fisheries at the AAAS Annual Meeting in San Francisco, pointing to "the enormous potential for sustainable growth of healthy farmed seafood production, notably through advancements in feed efficiency and the ability to expand production in marine environments."


Soundgarden’s Chris Cornell Calls Late ’80s Rock ‘Crap’ + Slams Today’s Pop Music Scene
Soundgarden frontman Chris Cornell feels that the current music scene is ailing and believes that his band’s first new album in 17 years may be just what the doctor ordered.
Linkin Park To Stream X Games ‘Living Things’ Gig on MySpace
Linkin Park are set to roll out material from their new album ‘Living Things’ at a performance from the X Games in Los Angeles. The gig is set to be broadcast via livestream on … MySpace? We did say Linkin Park’s new album, right?
Chris Cornell Performs Acoustic Version of Soundgarden’s ‘Outshined’ With Fan
Chris Cornell recently welcomed a fan to the stage for the moment that every guitarist dreams about, getting to perform a song with one of your rock idols. See the Soundgarden vocalist belt out an acoustic version of ‘Outshined’ with a fan on guitar below.
James Hetfield Talks Next Metallica Album and Orion Music + More Festival
James Hetfield gives an update on the status of the next Metallica album and reveals what fans can expect from their first ever Orion Music + More Festival, which takes place this weekend (June 23 – 24) in Atlantic City, N.J.
Black Keys’ Patrick Carney Discusses Next Album + Disses Black Sabbath and Van Halen ‘Reunions’
If there’s one thing to say about the Black Keys‘ Patrick Carney, he doesn’t pull punches when talking about other bands. In a new interview, the ever-candid drummer gives an outline for the Akron, Ohio, duo’s next album and slams “reunion tours” that have missing pieces, specifically Black Sabbath and Van Halen.
Stone Sour Tease Fan Club ‘Live at Brighton’ DVD With ‘Digital’ Video
Stone Sour are releasing a live DVD, filmed during their 2010 tour, that will only be available to members of their ‘Dead Generation’ fan club. Fan Club member or not, you can still check out this clip of the band performing ‘Digital (Did You Tell)’ from the ‘Live at Brighton’ DVD.
Ozzy Osbourne Cancels Germany Concert Because of Vocal Ailment
When Ozzy Osbourne canceled his June 20 show in Germany at the last minute, fans were most assuredly bummed but also concerned that there may be something seriously wrong with the “Prince of F—ing Darkness.” Now a statement from Osbourne’s reps has put everyone’s mind at ease.
Incubus Set to Release Massive ‘HQ Live’ CD + DVD Combo Packs
Incubus have worked hard to make themselves ultra-accessible to their fans since returning from a few years of hiatus. Their latest effort to let the fans into their world comes in the form of an expansive multi-disc set featuring live performances from the band’s gigs at Incubus HQ in West Hollywood.
Slipknot’s Clown Details ‘Antennas to Hell’ + Explains Keeping Current Bassist Out of Sight
Slipknot percussionist Shawn “Clown” Crahan talks about his disdain for greatest hits albums and why their forthcoming retrospective ‘Antennas to Hell’ is so much more. In his typically candid fashion, Crahan also talks about why temporary bassist Donnie Steele will remain off stage while playing with the band.
Nickelback Concede That They’ll Never Make Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
In a new interview, Nickelback singer Chad Kroeger comes to terms with the fact that his band will probably never be inducted to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame or pick up any Grammys.
Radiohead Stage Collapse Victim Revealed To Be Drum Tech Scott Johnson
The victim of the disastrous stage collapse that took place at Radiohead‘s planned Saturday (June 16) performance in Toronto has been revealed as the British alt-rockers’ own drum tech, Scott Johnson.
Rob Zombie Drafts Producer for New Album, Talks ‘Lords of Salem’
As Rob Zombie puts the finishing touches on his upcoming witchcraft horror flick ‘The Lords of Salem,’ he is simultaneously preparing to enter the studio to record what he calls his “best record yet.”


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At this year’s Auto Expo, attendees got a chance to see over 400 models up close. Ten of those cars have topped this year’s American-Made Index, and of those, three were built right here in Ohio! This index, produced by Cars.com, ranks models according to where they were assembled, how many of their parts are produced domestically, and where the engine and transmission come from.
Two Ohio-built SUVs domestic-parts content were some of the highest Cars.com observed in this year’s index. The 2017 Jeep Wrangler built in Toledo, Ohio, topped the charts with 74 percent of its parts produced made domestically. The Jeep Cherokee, also made in Toledo, Ohio, was ranked second, and 70 percent of its parts were also domestic products.
Toledo has been the home of Jeep since the original Willys MD began production during WWII in 1941 and the auto industry continues to be a major employer in the state of Ohio. According to Cars.com, “For a given 20 people employed by the U.S. auto industry, about four work directly at automakers. About seven work at suppliers, but the biggest chunk — roughly nine — work at new-car dealerships.”
A bit closer to Cincy, East Liberty builds the Acura RDX, which was ranked fifth on the list. While they didn’t make the top ten, Ohio assembly plants in Lordstown, Avon Lake, and Marysville also produce models for Ford, Honda and Chevrolet.
Along with the three Ohio models, the Ford Expedition, manufactured in Louisville Kentucky, came in at #7 in the rankings. The Ford F-150, manufactured in Dearborn, Michigan came in at #6. The Windy City produced the 3rd ranked Ford Taurus while Lincoln, Alabama manufactured the Honda Civic, Odyssey and Pilot.
With so many cars built here in Ohio and neighboring states, there is a good chance that many of the cars you saw at the Expo–or that you’re driving today–weren’t built too far from home!


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Baroque architecture is a highly opulent style in architecture, design, creation. It was first introduced to Italy in late 17th century, and then quickly spread across Europe as well as the United States. It is distinguished by extremely intricate ornate designs, elaborate decorations, bold colors and grand, often over-the-top structures. Baroque architecture has some of the most stunning and symmetrical buildings ever built. The Mona Lisa, Arch of Nostra Signus and Chateau de Versailles are only some of the most famous.
Baroque architecture can be classified into two main styles. These are Neoclassicism and the Baroque. The Neoclassicism style is characterized by geometric shapes that are simple and unornamented ornamentation. The style is characterized by the use of frescoes that are heavily used, and other decorative elements. Baroque architecture Baroque styles, on the contrary, are rich in embellishment and highly stylized ornamentation. They also employ sophisticated Vitreous glasses. Baroque styles include Gothic, Roman and Tuscan architectural designs.
Neoclassicism architecture is characterized by flat roofs and rectangular windows, as well as rectangular or square windows, as well as large courtyards. It also features little ornamentation, simple grouting and smooth surfaces. Because of its emphasis on simple lines and materials that are simple and symmetrical, it is considered to be the romantic counterpart to baroque architecture. Neoclassicism styles include Vitruvian, Roman, Greek, Gothic, and French architectural designs.
Baroque is a type of architecture that emphasizes beautiful natural materials as well as intricate carvings. It is derived from the Latin baroque which translates to beautiful as a result excessive glaze or smoke. In baroque architecture, elements such as stone, wood tiles, glass, metals, mosaics, natural stones, or leather are used as ornaments. This style is sometimes called “furnishings”. Some examples of the decorative elements that are used in baroque architecture include: Murano glass tiles, mosaic tiles, gold leafed cutouts, ceramic figurines, wall or ceiling sculptures, paintings pottery, metal works, or woodcarvings.
Another form of architecture is the Iberian style. This style is among the most popular examples of baroque architecture, both from the Classical period and the Renaissance era. It’s believed that it was constructed on the ruins of ancient Iberian townships. The interior was decorated with textiles and metal carvings. The city of Baroque Spain became famous because of its religious significance.
The 17th century saw miniature churches were very popular in Italy. The idea of building miniature Baroque churches throughout Italy during this time. In the present times, you can find some of these churches being erected again. Many of them were damaged during World War II and they were restored by local artists.
The Baroque style in Italian architecture has been a major influence on other styles such as the modernist style. Modernist architecture is primarily focused on creating large concrete buildings. In many cases, you will find modern buildings bearing the traces of baroque architecture. These buildings are made with brick, concrete and colored mosaic. There are however modern designs that are based on simple stucco structures with a cedar-sided design.
Baroque architectural style can be found in almost every building that was constructed in Italy during the middle ages. Certain palaces in Italy have features like bell towers or a baroque cathedral, sundial, a nativity scene and even a vault. All of these buildings were constructed during the reign of the Renaissance.
Baroque architecture was first introduced in the 16th century. This type of building is distinguished by the use of unique materials. This includes wood, stone and even glass. There are still instances of this in the most well-known buildings in Italy including the baroque church and even the baroque castle that is famous.
The most popular use of Baroque architecture in Italy is due to the use of vibrant and distinctive statues. The artists painted religious scenes on the statues of the Catholic Church. The statues typically had bright colors and used large ceramics to draw their designs. The most well-known of these statues is that of Jesus the infant along with Mary as well as his two apostles. The painted ceilings of these churches and pillars gave the illusion that the church was a large building, despite being a small chapel.
It is also well-known for its Baroque architecture in Italian buildings. These structures are a wonderful example of European architecture that was heavily inspired by Dutch artists. You can see examples of this kind of architecture in the famous Duomo and Santa Croce in Turin. The three buildings have been recently designated UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Other examples include the Basilica of San Lorenzo in Rome, the Piazza di Spagna in Genoa and the Basilica di San Miniato in Venice.

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Genuine Italian Leather Handbag I Medici 3750
Despite its small size this messenger bag it can contains everything that is necessary for your daily life.
With this messenger bag you are able to have all your documents organized and still have room for your iPad. This messenger bag can be worn for every occasion.
Classic in cut but bold in style, this spacious tote is crafted from I Medici.
I Medici classic feature beautiful contrasting tones, signature logo hardware and a roomy interior with removable pouch to keep all your essentials organized.
Vegetable tanned top grain leather
Interior Zippered pocket
Adjustable shoulder strap
Inside organizer for cell phone and business cards
Pen and pencil holders
Size: 10 x 12 x 5 inches ( L* H* W )

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While the recent passing of Marvel legend Stan Lee has caused much sadness amongst fans, his legacy has inspired a certain group of fans in their artwork.
Indeed, a mural created in tribute to the famous comics writer has appeared in Los Angeles.
It was designed by the group SopitaGvng, who shared their work on Instagram in the form of two videos. The clips show the group of talented artists spraypaint a large picture of Stan Lee and two of his most famous creations, Spider-Man, and Doctor Doom, on a wall. According to the Instagram post, the location is on 48th Street and St. Andrews behind Obama middle school.
Among the artists who worked on the Stan Lee mural were Levi Ponce, Tetriswai, Mike Rivera, Red Ortiz, and boomallday. Each had a part to play in the creation of the tribute. They considered the man a childhood hero.
Stan Lee, born Stanley Martin Leiber, died on November 12th, 2018. The former editor-in-chief of Marvel Comics, Lee was responsible for creating a wide variety of enduring superheroes including Spider-Man, the X-Men, the Incredible Hulk, Iron Man and the Fantastic Four. He famously worked alongside such legendary comic book artists such as Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko.
Lee camoed in all of the Marvel Cinematic Universe movies. Kevin Feige President of Marvel Studios, recently penned a heartwarming tribute to the comics legend for Entertainment Weekly. He cited Lee’s sense of humor – when Fiege visited him at his house once, Lee joked, “‘I know you want me to star in the next movie, but I have to just stick to the cameos. You’ll have to leave the starring roles to the other actors. I’m sorry.”
Fiege also recalled how Stan Lee “would show up to the movie sets game for anything” and would ask for more lines. However, there was one reason Feige wouldn’t respond to that request – “God forbid he would start to overshadow the hero. That was something a character like Stan Lee could easily do.”
What are your thoughts on the Stan Lee mural? Let us know in the comments below.

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Timothy Q Mouse came to us on 9/27/19 from another shelter that had too many mice surrendered at once to care for them all.
Fostered by Fran in Ithaca, NY.
#2019450N, “Timothy Q Mouse”, Mouse, Pink-Eyed-White, , Mouse, Male, DOB: 07/28/2018, Spayed/Neutered?: No
“Meet Timothy Q. Mouse. Timmy is an extraordinarily brave and friendly little mouse who is always looking for adventure. He loves to be busy and is very industrious. He makes complicated burrows and diligently moves pieces of carefresh from one spot to another. If you give him some paper towels, he will spark (jump with excitement) all over the place and promptly pull it down into his nest. I’ve only knows Timmy for a short time now, but already he is getting used to me hand and will crawl all over it when I put in into his house. He is also quickly getting used to being held. Timmy is a wonderful companion and I can spend hours watching his antics!”

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This horror movie might be about ghost-demon-witch-cultist-mummies-zombie kittens, but we all know the real star of spooky season. Without a reaper swinging that scythe, our characters would have nothing to lose! Thanks for adding a sense of gravitas, little reaper. You may creep me out...but that's kind of the point!
The first batch of Mini Squishable Reapers have sold out but the next batch will arrive in late September 2020, in plenty of time for Halloween!

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microRNA-2110 Functions as an Onco-suppressor in Neuroblastoma by Directly Targeting Tsukushi
Shelton, Spencer D.
Holland, Cory L.
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microRNA-2110 (miR-2110) was previously identified as inducing neurite outgrowth in a neuroblastoma cell lines BE(2)-C, suggesting its differentiation-inducing and oncosuppressive function in neuroblastoma. In this study, we demonstrated that synthetic miR-2110 mimic had a generic effect on reducing cell survival in neuroblastoma cell lines with distinct genetic backgrounds, although the induction of cell differentiation traits varied between cell lines. In investigating the mechanisms underlying such functions of miR-2110, we identified that among its predicted target genes down-regulated by miR-2110, knockdown of Tsukushi (TSKU) expression showed the most potent effect in inducing cell differentiation and reducing cell survival, suggesting that TSKU protein plays a key role in mediating the functions of miR-2110. In investigating the clinical relevance of miR-2110 and TSKU expression in neuroblastoma patients, we found that low tumor miR-2110 levels were significantly correlated with high tumor TSKU mRNA levels, and that both low miR-2110 and high TSKU mRNA levels were significantly correlated with poor patient survival. These findings altogether support the oncosuppressive function of miR-2110 and suggest an important role for miR-2110 and its target TSKU in neuroblastoma tumorigenesis and in determining patient prognosis.
microRNA-2110, neuroblastoma cell lines, oncosuppressive function, Tsukushi (TSKU), Chemistry and Biochemistry
Zhao, Z., Partridge, V., Sousares, M., Shelton, S. D., Holland, C. L., Pertsemlidis, A., Du, L. (2018) microRNA-2110 functions as an onco-suppressor in neuroblastoma by directly targeting Tsukushi. PLoS ONE, 13(12) : e0208777.
© 2018 Zhao et al.
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

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Modern cuisine for
a borderless future
At Wayku you can taste an experimental borderless kitchen invented by the young and eclectic Chef Matteo Gritti, where you will enjoy the fusion of his innovative techniques with the traditional Andean elements.
Where the Earth
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Wayku rises from the respect and the admiration its owners feel towards the Quechua culture and the Andean Trilogy, where Heaven, men and Pacha Mama are a whole. We are inspired by the Andes mountain range, the crossroads of the Americas, the heart of a continent, where the Earth meets the Sky.


The Rock Band Experience is proud to announce that enrollment is now open for private instruction as well as coached band rehearsals both in home and at our Garden Grove location, Backline Rehearsals.
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Instruments taught are: guitar, bass, drums, vocals, ukulele, and mandolin.
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COMMERCE, Ga. (AP) - Authorities say three people have been killed and at least six others injured when a van careened off an interstate and down an embankment in northeast Georgia.
SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) - If Savannah's former police chief gets to collect a $130,000-a-year pension while serving time in prison, then federal prosecutors want to seize a healthy cut.
KISSIMMEE, Fla. (AP) - The Atlanta Braves acquired pitcher Trevor Cahill from Arizona on Thursday night, hoping to boost a staff that's been hurt by injuries.
ATLANTA (AP) - Georgia lawmakers have adjourned the 2015 legislative session after passing dozens of bills.
ATLANTA (AP) - The Georgia Department of Natural Resources says it has awarded grants for trails around the state.
MARIETTA, Ga. (AP) - Police say concrete chunks raining onto a metro Atlanta freeway caused multiple wrecks before rush hour.
ATLANTA (AP) - Insurers would be required to offer $30,000 of insurance coverage to treat children with autism under a bill headed to Gov. Nathan Deal's desk.
ATLANTA (AP) - A bill legalizing fireworks sales in Georgia is headed to Gov. Nathan Deal for consideration.
ATLANTA (AP) - Lawmakers in Georgia were scrambling Thursday to pass legislation on the final day of the 2015 legislative session. By law, the session runs 40 days. Any bills that do not pass by midnight Thursday fail for the year.
ATLANTA (AP) - A Georgia religious freedom bill that became a flashpoint for a debate over anti-gay discrimination was bottled up in a state House committee Thursday, and its sponsor said he did not expect it to emerge in the closing hours of this year's General Assembly.
As we complete day 38 of the 2015 legislative session, we are quickly approaching day 40, also known as Sine Die, which is the last day for any bills to be passed to move on to the Governor.
ATLANTA (AP) - An Atlanta area teenager who said a heart transplant two years ago gave him a second chance at life died this week when he lost control of the car he was driving while fleeing police, according to police records.
ATLANTA (AP) - Georgia Department of Transportation officials say they're limiting construction-related lane closures for the next two weekends.
ATLANTA (AP) - A group of former Atlanta educators convicted in a test cheating scandal were locked up in Fulton County jails Thursday as they await sentences that could send them to prison for years.
ATLANTA (AP) - Eleven former Atlanta Public Schools educators accused of participating in a test cheating conspiracy that drew nationwide attention were convicted Wednesday of racketeering charges.
ATLANTA (AP) - Forecasters say a mix of sleet and light freezing rain will be possible in north Georgia as the latest winter storm moves across the South.
JACKSON, Ga. (AP) - Before they ultimately postponed an execution at the eleventh hour, Georgia officials were indecisive about whether they should proceed with a cloudy injection drug, according to a court filing.
ATLANTA (AP) - The first of a slew of bills that would regulate popular car hailing services such as Uber has passed the Georgia House, and several more are under discussion.
ATLANTA (AP) - Another round of wintry weather could soon hit parts of north Georgia.
ATLANTA (AP) - Beverly Hall, the former superintendent of Atlanta Public Schools charged in what prosecutors had called a broad conspiracy to cheat on state exams, has died.
ATLANTA (AP) - A new bill to legalize a form of medicinal marijuana in Georgia has been filed in the state Senate, and unlike its House counterpart would set up a four-year study rather than making the drug available immediately.
ATLANTA (AP) - Lawyers for the only woman on Georgia's death row are asking the State Board of Pardons and Paroles to reconsider her request to have her sentence changed to life in prison.
ATLANTA (AP) - The only woman on Georgia's death row is set to be executed Monday.
ATLANTA (AP) - An execution date has been set for a man convicted in a 1992 murder.
ATLANTA (AP) - State Insurance Commissioner Ralph Hudgens says personal information belonging to millions of Georgia consumers may have been compromised in a recent data breach.
HAMPTON, Ga. (AP) - Travis Kvapil's NASCAR Sprint Cup car was stolen early Friday from a hotel parking lot, forcing him to withdraw from a race this weekend at Atlanta Motor Speedway.
ATLANTA (AP) - The Atlanta Falcons have released wide receiver Harry Douglas, who was third on the team with 51 catches in 2014, and starting offensive guard Justin Blalock.
ATLANTA (AP) - With gray skies and a curtain of drizzly rain, the transaction at the McDonald's had an aura of film noir.
STONE MOUNTAIN, Ga. (AP) - DeKalb County police say three people were arrested after officers got a tip two girls were being held and forced into prostitution.
ATLANTA (AP) - Vince Dooley's name finally is being placed on a field - far away from Georgia's Sanford Stadium.


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Mamelodi Sundowns are the winners of the maiden edition of the African Football League. A fully charged Lucas Moripe Stadium painted with yellow colour was the finest day since 2016 in Mamelodi Sundown’s history.
The highly anticipated game lived up to its hype as Mamelodi Sundowns dominated the game right from the onset of the game.
It was not clear before the game as Rulani Mokwena confirmed that Sundowns would obey the decision of their medical staff concerning Peter Shalilule’s comeback.
The Namibian forward, 30, started his first game after missing all the Masandawana’s five games of the African Football League.
He connected brilliantly after Yousef El Motie had parried a shot and levelled the tie 2-2 for the Brazilians.
Aubrey Modiba, 28, grabbed the all-important goal which made it 3-2 on aggregate for the Masandawana.
Sundowns in the last 15 minutes made Wydad taste their poison by not making sure the game continued as it’s the way the North African sides normally use to win their crucial games at home.
A brilliant day for South African football in front of an imperial fleet of football gurus; FIFA president Giani Infantino, CAF president Patrice Motsepe and the legendary referee Piere Luigi Colina.
Mamelodi Sundown has become the first team to win the AFRICAN FOOTBALL LEAGUE.

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The "dirt" cupcakes were a chocolate cupcake with a whipped marshmellow cream filling, chocolate frosting, covered in crushed up chocolate graham crackers, with a gummy worm on top!The candy corn cupcakes were made of yellow cake - the bottom half yellow, the top half orange with a vanilla whipped frosting and topped with a little candy corn! Hope they enjoy them!
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My brother, Travis, got married this past weekend! I was thrilled and nervous that they wanted me to do their wedding cake! it was my first wedding cake. Their theme was fall, decorations and colors, she thought pumpkins would be cute as the topper, she wanted the fondant brown, and instead of stacked she wanted them placed out separately, one carrot, one pumpkin spice and one vanilla. She sent me a few pictures of ones she had found as references and all had fall leaves on them. So here is what I came up with...I used stamps for the leaves, made the impression in the fondant, cut them out and then hend painted them once they dried. The pumpkins are also made out of fondant. This is the top tier, french vanilla cake with a raspberry cream filling.This is the middle tier that is a pumpkin spice cake with a whipped vanilla cream cheese filling.And this is the bottom tier, the one they cut and fed to each other. Carrot cake is my brother's favorite, so that is what this is with the same whipped vanila cream cheese filling as the middle!And here they are set up at the wedding reception! I had a blast making them and hopefully can do some more in the future!

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If there is one thing for certain about Liam Gallagher, is that he likes attention. He loves eating it up in the media and on social media. His North American tour for his first solo album As You Were released in October is underway. Since the monster Brit band Oasis broke up eight years ago, Liam has been living in the shadows of his brother. Noel wrote the songs and seemed to be the better talent. Opinions of him might change as fans packed the Gothic Theatre in Denver Saturday night November 18 to see if he could indeed be the star by himself.
Just after Liam and his band walked on stage, they kicked right into the Oasis live staple “Rock N’ Roll Star” to the roar of the crowd. They followed that up with “What’s The Story (Morning Glory)” right into a new track “Greedy Soul” from As You Were. Liam promised in the build up to the release of his solo album that he would be returning to the “Oasis” sound and that is exactly what he has done and his new songs which fit nicely into his set. Half of the set was comprised of songs from As You Were including the first single “Wall of Glass”, “For What It’s Worth”, and “You Better Run”. And no surprise , the other half of the set were Oasis songs and Liam sang them perfectly. Songs such as “Some Might Say”, “Slide Away”, and “Cigarettes & Alcohol” all were all well received with avid crowd participation singing along raising up their cellphones and capturing the moment.
Liam had the same swagger as he did back in the 1990’s. He never smiled and hardly said a full sentence of words to the audience. But he proved to his many critics that he could run a show without his brother Noel next to him. There will never be a full on Oasis reunion but Liam and his band gives us with the next best thing. Thanks for the return.


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During the 1850s, the first toothpaste was manufactured within a jar. As society evolved, oral hygiene manufacturers did as well. Manufacturers enhanced their products’ branding and packaging with visual appeal and functionality to meet the needs of their consumers.
With toothpaste, dental floss, toothbrushes, and a multitude of other products, the oral hygiene market has expanded into a global industry. It includes major corporations like Colgate and Crest, and small niche brands like Native and Carbon 6. According to Mintel, the oral health industry market is predicted to reach $9 billion by 2024 after generating more than $8 billion in 2018.
A Dash of Glamour
For the longest time, toothpaste, dental flosses, and mouthwashes were considered merely functional. The government and private sector teamed up to enhance consumer education on the importance of good hygiene practices.
But a new trend has developed. Suddenly, the market is awash with advertisements from brands people usually associated with beauty and cosmetics, like Burt’s Bees who offers oral, skin, lip, and body care products.
Dental hygiene products are no longer only limited to grocery stores, drug stores or mass discounters such as Walmart and Target. Toothpaste and dental floss have crossed over to beauty aisles within major beauty retailers, such as Sephora and Ulta Beauty. When shopping for your favorite mascaras, perfumes, lip balms, etc., consumers can even find oral care products nearby, like niche toothpaste brands and teeth-whitening products.
A Challenge and an Opportunity
Online retail shops changed the landscape forever. When shopping for clothes, people still need to feel, touch, and wear them to make sure they fit. The same doesn’t apply to oral hygiene products.
For example, Quip, Dollar Shave Club, Roman, and Smile Direct Club have recorded a surge in eCommerce sales for dental hygiene products in recent years due to their packaging and branding. Their increased online sales also include other personal care brands, such as deodorants, feminine hygiene products, body washes, shampoos, perfumes, and razors. For manufacturers, this new trend is both a challenge and an opportunity to appeal to new consumers.
While organic used to be a niche market, now many companies are using at least one natural ingredient in their products. For example, we see charcoal being used a lot, due to its ability to reduce or eliminate stains on the teeth.
Branding plays a significant role in making sure that consumers will patronize your oral hygiene products. Beauty brands, like Sephora, have recognized the importance of packaging the product as a way of expanding the market. By marketing oral and personal care products from ordinary to cutting-edge, it will appeal more to the consumer’s senses.
MJS Packaging Solutions
Do you want to boost your oral hygiene products’ packaging? Look no further than MJS Packaging. We can help reinforce your brand by enhancing its product packaging.
Our knowledgeable packaging solutions specialists can help impact your consumer’s perception of your brand and its oral hygiene products. Contact one of our knowledgeable packaging solutions specialists online or call us at (800) 915-2262 today.

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Here is all that you know about the Govt. of India designed Sovereign Gold Bond. Remember the offer ends today!
Here is all that you need to know about the Govt. of India designed Sovereign Gold Bond. Remember the offer ends today!
Are you a hardcore James Bond Fan?
If not then chances are that like me, your spouse will be hijacking you this weekend to watch Daniel Craig in Spectre, which will probably be his last avataar as a James Bond.
As a barter deal to watch Bond, ask him to help you deal with another Bond as it’s going to be around only till today, November 20, 2015.
I am talking about Sovereign Gold Bonds, a Government of India designed scheme, whereby you buy gold bonds worth 2gm to 500 gm for an 8 year period.
Tired of seeing us hoard gold jewellery coins and biscuits, in our lockers, the government now want us to buy financial assets whose price is based on gold. I know that the social conditioning in which we have been raised, gold happens to be our best financial resource for unforeseen times. And this is probably the only investment which most of us understand.
If you invest in the new sovereign gold bond scheme, it will still serve the above purpose. Unlike the physical gold we buy and then take extra care to protect it through lockers etc, Gold Bonds will take away those worries.
So before you go for the Bond that your spouse loves, read this quick guide about the Bond that you adore..
It’s a financial instrument, issued by Reserve Bank of India and its price depends on gold prices. It can be bought for a fixed tenure of 8 years. The price of the first tranche of gold bonds has been fixed at Rs 2684 per gram. The minimum quantity you buy is 2gm worth of gold bond and the maximum is 500 gm. So by paying Rs 5368 you buy 2gm worth of gold bond.
Remember, you can’t give your existing gold to buy these bonds. It can only be purchased with cash/cheque.
For the love of gold you have. Instead of buying jewellery for each new family function, invest your surplus saving in these bonds. These bonds will earn an interest of 2.75% annually on the original amount you invest. After the 8 year maturity of these bonds, you will earn the interest as well as appreciation if the gold prices are higher than what they are today when you buy them. So while the jewellery you purchase today will be subject to deduction of making charges etc if you were to sell it later, in the gold bond you earn in two ways: annual interest and price appreciation.
If these bonds get actively traded on stock exchanges, then you can sell them before the maturity period as well.
First approach your financial planner or discuss with your spouse as it will give you an idea of how much should you invest in these bonds.
While these bonds can be bought at designated post offices, National Saving Certificate (NSC) agents, I would suggest that you approach your bank directly to purchase them as the process will be faster if you are their customer already. The last day to subscribe to these bonds is November 20, 2015. For more details about this bond, you can visit the official government website here
The purpose of this post is to educate you about the investment vehicle and it’s not to be construed as a direct investment advice. Please consult your family financial planner/chartered accountant for a detailed advice. You can also write to us at [email protected] for a detailed financial planning.
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Women in India enter into the institution of marriage not with any guarantee but just some faith, and any man who has a healthy and safe relationship with his wife would understand the gravity of the situation and welcome such a law.
Trigger Warning: This deals with rape, marital rape, and violence against women, and may be triggering for survivors.
The Criminal Law Amendment Act, 1983 has made a statutory provision in the face of Section.114 (A) of the Evidence Act, which states that if the victim girl says that she did no consent to the sexual intercourse, the Court shall presume that she did not consent.
Passive giving in is not consent. However, it is unclear why the above rule is not applied to cases in marriage where clear consent is not given by the wife.
The criticism for Gehraiyaan has irked many women, and given incels, moral policers, and envious trolls the opportunity to harass an actress who has finally played the most realistic character in her career.
I’m sorry that I’m late to the party. But I finally decided to write on why I think Deepika’s character in Gehraiyaan is actually one of her best chosen roles.
Disclaimer: Deepika is a tall, good looking actress, who I never really considered a phenomenal or decent actress. After noticing the hullabaloo around this film, I dared to watch it on Amazon Prime. To be frank, the movie offered me nothing interesting or new, and as someone who is both a movie and TV show buff, I didn’t even lift an eyebrow. However, if there was one thing that I found realistic in the film, it was Alisha’s character. No, this is not another review, but a character analysis of the female protagonist in this film. Honestly, this is one of the most real characters that I have seen this actress play.
A woman hailing from a middle- class family, trying to make ends meet, while her incompetent father and partner have failed to be financial heads of the family. They have failed to keep the family afloat, and Alisha’s character has no choice but to take on the responsibility.

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Adam Sandler is on the island of Mallorca where he is carrying out long days of filming what will be his next film: ‘Hustle’, a Netflix super production that promises to become a success on the popular streaming platform. The film is co-produced by the Hollywood actor himself in collaboration with Lebron James.
The filming is taking place between the Son Sant Joan airport, the center of Palma and the Palau Municipal d’Esports Son Moix, where countless onlookers and the occasional follower of the actor are approaching since they cannot believe that an artist of the stature of Adam Sandler is so close to them. Some of the players who are part of the Spanish team, practically newcomers from the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, also passed through the set of the film. The Hollywood superstar has shared pleasant talks with Álex Abrines, Juancho and Willy Hernangómez, José Manuel Calderón, Pierre Oriola, Sergio Scariolo and Felipe Reyes, among others.
And it was precisely Felipe Reyes the basketball player who wanted to share the great moment with Adam Sandler on social networks. “A pleasure to shoot with one of the greats of comedy. Thank you for your kindness ”, Espartaco of Spain writes along with a selfie with the charismatic actor inside the facilities of the Son Moix sports center. “What an act! And Adam also does it well… ”, jokes Alberto Abalde Díaz. “Did you go to the movies?”, Adds Dani Hernández. “Note that I see myself filming together one day”, launches the actor Julián López. Adam Sandler’s stay in our country will last until August 20, the date on which filming is scheduled to end in Mallorca.
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The national coach has also had his ‘fan moment’ with the actor and producer, as he has published through his profile on Twitter. “I had a great time spending a day with Adam Sandler, an extremely kind person with a deep knowledge of basketball,” writes Scariolo. A few words that are accompanied by a photo with the American on the Son Moix field.


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Regulation gone awry? Elevated levels of regulatory T cells linked To disease progression
Richard Jefferys, TAG
Over the past decade it has become accepted that some T cells play a role in dampening down immune responses. These cells are dubbed regulatory T cells or Treg for short. In lab studies, Treg have been shown to suppress the activation of other T cells, and there is considerable evidence that this regulatory function is also performed in vivo.
One problem, however, is that there are no definitive markers for Tregs. Initially, expression of a molecule called CD25 was used to define Treg, but CD25 can also be upregulated by other activated T cells. More recently, a transcription factor, Foxp3, has emerged as a more specific marker for Treg. Although several studies have explored the role of Treg in HIV infection, results have been inconsistent and hard to interpret because approaches to define the cells have varied. A new study in the journal AIDS Research & Human Retroviruses uses the combination of CD25 and Foxp3 to explore whether Treg levels differ in individuals with varying rates of disease progression.
Weiwei Cao and colleagues from UCLA employed a case-control approach to compare twenty fast progressors from the Multicenter AIDS Cohort Study (MACS) to forty matched slow progressors and nine uninfected individuals. Fast progression was defined as an AIDS diagnosis within 4 years after enrolment into MACS, whereas slow progressors were categorized based on the absence for an AIDS diagnosis for at least 8 years after entry into the cohort. Treg constituted 4.6% of CD4 T cells in uninfected study participants and this proportion was only slightly increased to 5.6% in slow progressors. Among fast progressors, however, the proportion of Treg was significantly higher at 11.3%. Further analysis showed that Treg levels correlated with CD4 T cell activation; the proportion of CD4 T cells expressing the activation marker CD38 was 1.5% in uninfected individuals, 7.2% in slow progressors and 16.3% in fast progressors.
In the discussion section of the paper, Cao and colleagues suggest that these two phenomena may be linked, because other studies have shown that T cell activation can lead to the generation of Foxp3-expressing Treg from resting T cells that previously did not express the marker. Therefore it is possible that the persistently elevated levels of T cell activation in HIV infection leads to the observed accumulation of Tregs. Some researchers have suggested that immune activation in HIV infection is caused by a lack of Treg, but Cao and colleagues note that their data appears incompatible with this possibility. Rather, their data argues that Treg either have a negative effect perhaps by interfering with HIV-specific immune responses, as some prior studies have posited or alternatively the relative expansion of Tregs is just a by-product of immune activation which has no specifific role in HIV disease progression.
TAG Basic Science Weblog. (10 Mar 2009)
Michael Palm Basic Science, Vaccines & Prevention Project Weblog: Regulation Gone Awry? Elevated Levels of Regulatory T Cells Linked To Disease Progression
Cao W et al. Regulatory T Cell Expansion and Immune Activation during Untreated HIV Type 1 Infection Are Associated with Disease Progression AIDS Research and Human Retroviruses. February 2009, 25(2): 183-191. doi:10.1089/aid.2008.0140. Free access to full text PDF.


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These six top quality Spencer Sweet Peas were originally chosen for and featured in a Large Gold award winning exhibit at the Sandringham Flower Show. These are varieties that regularly win prizes at National Sweet Pea flower shows for the size and fine form of their blooms so you can be sure that they will produce beautiful flowers in your garden and make splendid cut blooms. At the height of summer you can expect a new flower on each plant every day - that's over 1000 blooms a week from this collection - plenty to cut for the house and some to give away as well!
All varieties are sweetly scented with the perfume being at it's very best on warm summer days and from blooms that are freshly fully opened.
At peak flowering time from mid June to late July these sweet peas will give long strong stems of around 12in in length, each bearing three or four wavy blooms. Sweet Peas are very thirsty at this time and daily watering along with a weekly high potash feed will keep them flowering to their full potential. Remember also to pick all the blooms or to dead-head as they fade as this will also greatly prolong flowering
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Wearable computing like Google Glass is just beginning to invade our lives. Soon, it will be inside our bodies.
A Google Glass startup incubator has launched what might be the first app directory for the device.
Stained Glass Labs is a group of entrepreneurs, mentors, and early adopters who are forming an incubator program for companies building on wearable computing like Glass.
Editor’s Pick The Taploid, a social engine that sends out weekly tabloid-like updates about your Facebook friends, is closing down today after difficulties obtaining visas for its engineers.


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CORVALLIS - Oregon State hosted three recruits on their official visits Saturday, including 4-star running back Giovanni Bernard from Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
Bernard, the younger brother of former OSU running back Yvenson Bernard, wore his older brother's number 26 jersey as he sat in the stands. The other two recruits were Jourdan Grandon and Shaquille Richardson, both defensive backs from Avondale, Ariz. and Los Alamitos, Calif., respectively. All three have been offered scholarships.
David Douglas defensive back Owamagbe Odighizuwa, the best college prospect in the state, attended on an unofficial visit. Odighizuwa, who has received an offer from OSU, too, was visiting Corvallis for the third time. He came to two games last year. North Eugene linebacker Michael Bibbee, who gave a verbal commitment to OSU in the summer, also attended the game.

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- A lack of technology and patient data may be stalling or even reversing the value-based care transition, a new survey of primary care physicians and health plan executives revealed.
“Stalled Progress on the Path to Value-Based Care,” the third annual survey from Quest Diagnostics, found that over two-thirds (67 percent) of physicians and health plan executives think the current healthcare industry is a fee-for-service system versus 63 percent in last year’s survey.
Only 27 percent of the 451 respondents in the most recent survey believed the industry was value-based. That is down from 29 percent the previous year.
The value-based care transition is stalling because doctors do not have access to the tools necessary to succeed under alternative payment and care delivery models, the survey uncovered. Most health plan executives (57 percent) are now saying that physicians do not have the tools for value-based care success.
Source: Quest Diagnostics
The survey’s finding is a change from last year’s results, which found that just 45 percent of health plan executives felt providers did not have the tools to succeed.
Health plan executives also flipped their views on if the healthcare system as a whole has the tools necessary for value-based care. Fifty-four percent of health plan leaders now think the system does not have the tools for value-based care success compared to 46 percent last year.
The number one tool that physicians said they need to succeed with value-based care is EHRs, followed by clinical decision support, data analytics, and EHR plug-ins or modules, the survey found.
“While our study suggests the healthcare industry still has a long way to go to deliver value-based care, it reveals avenues to speed the journey,” stated L. Patrick James, MD, Chief Clinical Officer of Health Plans and Policy, Medical Affairs at Quest Diagnostics.
“Measures that optimize EHRs, make data more accessible and insightful, and reduce complexity of quality measurement are much needed steps to accelerate this transition. First, however, it’s clear that health plan executives and physicians need to better align around a shared vision of how technology and data can improve patient care.”
EHR technology and patient data proved to be major challenges in the past year for both physicians and health plan executives.
Approximately 72 percent of survey participants reported that providers do not have all the information they need about patients, up from 60 percent of respondents in the 2017 survey.
Physicians also wanted more patient data in their EHRs. About 72 percent of primary care doctors said lab data has the largest impact on clinical decisions they make on behalf of their patients.
Furthermore, 96 percent of physicians and health plan leaders agreed that lab results can “provide meaningful insights that influence their care,” 88 percent said the information can “provide insights that prescribing and claims data can’t always provide,” and 84 percent reported that lab data “deliver insights critical to bridging gaps in care.”
But providers are finding that their EHRs are incomplete, and EHR interoperability would help. Only 39 percent of doctors reported having EHRs that provide all the data they need for care delivery.
Eighty-six percent said that they could deliver improved care if their EHR was interoperable with other health IT systems and tools.
Additionally, the survey found that providers and health plan executives still do not meet eye-to-eye when it comes to quality metrics and technology that benefits value-based care measurement.
The survey uncovered a 12 percentage point difference between physicians and health plan leaders who feel that quality measures are useful for improving care quality.
Source: Quest Diagnostics
The same percentage point gap existed between both groups when asked if they agree or disagree that technological investments for quality initiatives have improved the value of healthcare for patients. Sixty-eight percent of doctors felt investments have increased value versus 80 percent of health plan executives.
Disagreements over quality measurement highlighted the misalignment between providers and payers, which has not gotten better since last year, according to physicians.
The survey revealed that just 41 percent of physicians believe progress has been made toward greater alignment between payers and providers in the last year, while 62 percent of health plan executives felt the same.
But the groups did agree on one thing about quality measures, and that is that they are too complex. Approximately 74 percent of both physicians and health plan leaders said quality measures are too complex, which makes them difficult to achieve for providers.
Implementation of innovative health IT tools has the potential to improve the value-based care transition, the survey showed. About six in ten physicians and health plan executives said bioinformatics, artificial intelligence, the SMART App Platform, Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources (FHIR), and machine learning implementation would benefit value-based care.
Source: Quest Diagnostics
Approximately one-half of respondents (47 percent) also thought blockchain could help the value-based care transition, with health plan executives being significantly more optimistic about the technology.
Sixty-four percent of health plan leaders said that blockchain in healthcare would increase data sharing across organizations. But only 45 percent of physicians thought that blockchain could help data sharing and interoperability.
Providers prefer making investments that improve their EHR interoperability capabilities, the survey stated.
But providers are still looking for technological advancements. Eighty-nine percent of both groups agreed that companies should be more innovative and integrate new technologies to improve patient care.
“It’s encouraging to see that physicians and health plan executives recognize the potential of emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence and blockchain in healthcare, to catalyze the shift to value-based care,” stated Lidia Fonseca, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer at Quest Diagnostics.
“That’s a positive sign because it means our industry may be more open to harnessing the power of technology and insights from data to spur important transitions – like the shift to value-based care – than it was just a few years ago.”


This article was first published on SearchServerVirtualization.TechTarget.com.
It’s rare these days to encounter computers or applications that don’t in some way rely on a network connection. General networking principals apply to virtual machines just as they apply to physical ones. But, since the host’s network adapters will be providing resources for all VMs, there are some special considerations, as well. In this article, I’ll present some ways in which you can design networks with virtualization performance in mind.
Note: For an introduction to working with Virtual Server’s networking options, see Configuring Virtual Networks in Virtual Server – Microsoft Virtual Server from the Ground Up.
Managing Host Network Adapters
When multiple VMs perform network-intensive operations, the host’s network adapter can become a bottleneck. In the simplest network configuration, a Virtual Server host computer will have only physical network port. While this system will allow you to share the network adapter with VMs, you can add some security and manageability by adding a second network port. Figure 1 shows an example. Since it’s a good idea to isolate network traffic (for security and performance reasons), you can choose to place all VMs on a separate Virtual LAN (VLAN) on your switch.
Figure 1: Using multiple host network adapters.
Since Virtual Server allows you to connect up to four virtual NICs per VM, you can add additional physical network connections, as needed.
Using the Virtual DHCP Server
Virtual Server’s built-in DHCP Server can be enabled for virtual networks and can help you create logically-separate networks on the same physical network segments. Through the use of differing IP address ranges, this technique can help segregate network traffic without requiring the configuration of VLANs or other devices on your switches. Figure 2 shows an example of a potential configuration.
Figure 2: Using DHCP to logically isolate network traffic.
Using NIC Teaming
The concept of NIC teaming is to allow multiple network ports to act as one logical unit. There are two main goals. The first is automatic fail-over. If one of the connections becomes unavailable (due to a port or switch failure), the other port can seamlessly take over the load. The other goal is performance: Having multiple ports working together in a group can increase effective bandwidth. Keep in mind that some configurations will depend on support from the network infrastructure-side (for example, port grouping options on switches).
Other network adapter optimizations include changing the default TCP packet size. If you’ll be routinely transferring large files (such as VHDs) between servers, using Jumbo Frames can greatly reduce overhead and increase performance.
Virtual Server and Firewalls
It usually goes without saying that firewalls and port-level filters provide an important layer of defense for Virtual Server hosts and VMs. Theoretically, if an unauthorized user gained access to your Virtual Server host, she could gain access to the VMs themselves. If you want to place a firewall between Virtual Server and potential users, you’ll need to keep in mind which ports you might need to open to make various services available (see Figure 3).
Figure 3: TCP Ports used by various Virtual Server-related services
Monitoring Network-Related Performance
When planning for virtualization network configurations, it can be useful to get statistics about traffic traversing the host and guest interfaces. Figure 4 provides an example of statistics that can be collecting using Windows System Monitor. When measured at the host level, you can get an aggregate summary of how much bandwidth is being used and if there’s an outbound queue. To drill-down on the source of the network information, each guest OS can be monitored. You can further filter the details per network adapter.
Figure 4: Network performance counters of the “Network Interface” object
There are many different ways in which you can configure networks to better support virtual machines. We looked at methods for segmenting traffic, increasing throughput, configuring firewalls, and monitoring network statistics. All of this can help optimize network performance in virtualized environments of any size.


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Henri Nouwen's legacy of spirtual writings drawn from his own experience of loneliness, depression, exhaustion and struggles with discerning God's calling on his life, continues to offer guidance and reassurance to the prodigal heart seeking the road home to the Father God's ready acceptance and loving embrace.
From his life alongside the disabled in the l'Arche Daybreak community, Toronto the world-renowned spiritual guide and counsellor learned to understand the spiritual life as a journey of faith and transformation that is deepened by accountability, community, and relationships. Though Henri counselled many people during his lifetime, his principles of discernment were never collected into a single volume.
Now, in association with the Nouwen Legacy Trust, Michael Christensen—one of Nouwen's longtime students—and Rebecca Laird his coursework, journals, and unpublished writings are collected to create the definitive resource on spiritual discernment. In these pages, Henri Nouwen emphasizes listening to the Word of God—in our hearts, in the Bible, in the community of faith, and in the voice of the poor as a way to discern God’s plan.
Discernment by Henri Nouwen; Michael J. Christensen; Rebecca J. Laird was published by SPCK in July 2013 and is our 20781st best seller. The ISBN for Discernment is 9780281071449.
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Collated from the collected writings of Nouwen and using stories from his life, especially centred around L'Arche, as illustrations for the principles in the book, there is a beautiful lyrical and mellow feel to it that pays homage to the works of Nouwen himself. It is a blend both of the practical and the principle behind that practice - a wonderful book that is both easy to read and understand on what can sometimes be a confusing issue, even when it really shouldn't be.
Perfect for any fan of Nouwen's writings but equally suited to anyone looking for a good guide to the subject of spiritual discernment.
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Nouwen believes our calling and mission may be made clear through the people we meet on our path, the circumstances that each day brings, the books and sacred texts we read and meditate on, and through current events. Discernment seeks the will of God, requiring the disciplines of contemplative prayer, compassionate action and theological reflection.
Discernment has been compiled by two of Nouwen's longtime students, Michael Christensen and Rebecca Laird, from coursework, journals and unpublished writings.
"A book on discernment from the writings of Henri Nouwen - what could be better? Tender and true, Nouwen's distinct voice brings a fresh perspective to this ancient and deeply Biblical practice. Discernment, when it is given, is always of gift. So is this book!" - Ruth Haley Barton, Founder, Transforming Center and author of "Pursuing God's Will Together: A Discernment Practice for Leaders"
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Environmental and sustainability education is at the core of our mission. Coursework with environmental content is present in almost every academic program at UNBC. The proportion of students enrolled in one of the 21 academic programs which have a focus on sustainability at UNBC is about 20 times that of the national average. The Sustainability Tracking Assessment and Rating System (STARS) lists 202 courses with sustainability content at UNBC.
Some Green Teaching Projects:
"Green Teaching" Workshops
- A "green teaching" workshop was held during the UNBC Teaching and Learning conference (September 2010).
- UNBC faculty, staff and students attended training at Sustainability Education Across the Province (SEAP) workshops in May 2010 and 2011.
- UNBC held a SEAP transforamative education workshop October 2012.
Assessing Green Teaching at UNBC
- In order to better assess sustainability related teaching at UNBC, a Green Teaching Sub-Committee was created in May 2011. This sub-committee compiled a list of sustainability focused and related courses, primarily for the Sustainability Tracking Assessment and Rating System report.
- 31 faculty participate in the goBeyond climate change teaching program, in which faculty dedicate a portion of their class time to talk about climate change.


The launch of m/y Spectre, August 2018
On Thursday August 9th, John and Jeanette Staluppi’s new megayacht Spectre was launched at Benetti’s shipyard in Livorno.
We are proud to have participated in the creation of this spectacular 69 meter (227 ft) long motoryacht, which is the ninth project of the Staluppi’s with Mulder Design.
Spectre, with her 5 decks and impressive volume of 1430 GT, is the result of close cooperation between builder Benetti and their interior design team, Giorgio Cassetta for exterior styling, Mulder Design’s naval architecture and the inspiring involvement of the owners.
In the coming month Spectre will be prepared for sea trials. Her High Speed Cruising Hull will not only be approximately 30% faster than “normal” displacement yachts with similar power, but will also reduce fuel consumption at long range speed. The ground breaking use of Ride Control, which is a combination of roll reduction and pitch reduction, will greatly improve comfort when cruising at 20 knots.
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This section of our website links to the NSW government legislation website, which has an up-to-date index of all NSW legislation.
We deal with complaints about the conduct of NSW government agencies, including departments, statutory authorities, councils, public officials and staff. This work falls under the Ombudsman Act 1974.
We make regular visits to gaols and juvenile justice institutions and deal with complaints from inmates and detainees.
We oversee and review the operation of certain legislation that gives further powers to police and others. NSW Parliament determines which new powers the Ombudsman will review, as well as the length of the review.
We oversee police investigation of complaints about police, which includes direct investigation of such conduct where this is considered necessary and appropriate Police Act 1990.
We deal with complaints about organisations and individuals who provide community services Community Services (Complaints, Reviews and Monitoring) Act 1993.
We deal with public interest disclosures and provide advice to public sector workers who are thinking about reporting wrongdoing. We are also responsible for promoting public awareness and understanding of the Public Interest Disclosures Act 1994 and monitoring its operation.
We determine appeals against decisions made by the Commissioner of Police in relation to inclusions in or removals from the witness protection program Witness Protection Act 1995.
We audit the records of agencies authorised to intercept telephone communications Telecommunications (Interception) (NSW) Act 1987.
We audit the records of agencies authorised to conduct controlled operations Law Enforcement (Controlled Operations) Act 1997.
We oversee and monitor the investigation of, and management response to, child abuse allegations and convictions against employees of certain government and non government agencies Ombudsman Act 1974, Part 3A.
We monitor and assess designated Aboriginal programs Ombudsman Act 1974, Part 3B
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