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The Mercedes SL debuted in 1957 and has been an object of lust ever since. A two-seat, rear-wheel-drive roadster, the SL is the classic sporting Mercedes. Like the original, today's SL boasts outstanding performance. The Mercedes-Benz SL-Class has matured in every way over its six generations, quicker and faster on the one hand, more beautiful and more luxurious on the other, to the point where it lacks absolutely nothing, from its array of powerful V8 and V12 engines to its powerful stereo to its active suspension system to those all-day bucket seats. It is a marvel of automotive technology, featuring a folding steel convertible top.
For 2009, the SL models feature a whole new look, though underneath they retain the same basic platform. Also new is the 2009 Mercedes SL63 AMG, sporting a powerful normally aspirated V8 engine.
Speaking of which, each of the four models that comprise the 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class is designed around a different engine. Each has its own character. Each has its own charms, but all are fast. There's no such thing as a slow SL, not in the current lineup.
The SL550 is plenty, trust us. Its 5.5-liter V8 engine emits an uncharacteristically barbaric growl for a Mercedes. Boasting 382 horsepower, it's ready and willing to accelerate at all rev ranges, and it comes with the latest in transmissions, a seven-speed automatic with a manual shiftgate. Overall, the SL550 is a sporty roadster with quick steering and nimble moves. Compared with the other models, the Mercedes SL550 seems like the deal of the century for $95,900 MSRP.
The SL600 has a more immediate power than the SL550, yet the engine is considerably quieter. Our advice: Don't drive a Mercedes SL600 unless $136,100 is burning a hole in your pocket because you might fall in love with it. Fast and comfortable, there's lots to love here. Its butter smooth twin-turbo 6.0-liter V12 is time-tested and produces 517 horsepower. More noticeable and oh so wonderful is its gobs of torque, a bottomless well of power available when cruising along: specifically, 612 pound-feet of torque from 1900 to 3500 rpm. The V12 comes with a five-speed automatic that can also be shifted manually. With its heavier V12 engine, the SL600 is less nimble and more of a tourer than a pure sports car. But as a touring car, say driving from L.A. to Vegas, the SL600 is pure joy.
Since the beginning, the SL's laurels have been raised by performance models, and two AMG versions are available in the current lineup. The 2009 Mercedes SL63 AMG uses a normally aspirated 518-hp 6.2-liter V8 mated to a new seven-speed automated manual transmission called the AMG Speedshift MCT 7. The SL63 AMG is a meaner version of the SL550. It's the sportiest SL and, arguably, the sportiest car Mercedes-AMG has ever built. The SL 63 AMG is brutally quick and fast when the throttle pedal is pushed into the carpet, yet it is still quiet enough, and docile enough to use as a commuter car in heavy traffic every day. Stand on the gas and it's even louder than the SL550.
The SL65 AMG has a twin-turbocharged V12 that puts out 604 horsepower. It is a torquey beast that delivers a rush of power bested only by exotics and pro drag cars. It's a lot of car, perhaps too much for an unskilled driver as its immense power can make it hard to handle. Like the SL600, the SL65's V12 is quieter than the V8s. And like the SL600, the SL65 is heavy (it is the heaviest SL), so it isn't as tossable as the V8 models. Tossable often equates to fun.
Not surprisingly, no SL gets good fuel mileage. The SL550 is EPA rated at 14 mpg city and 21 mpg highway, and it gets worse as you move up the model line. As a result, every SL is saddled with a Gas Guzzler Tax by the federal government.
Inside, the SL is a model of fine German luxury. Leather upholstery is standard, and the seats have plenty of adjustments to make just about anyone comfortable. The view from the drive
The SL550 ($95,900) has a 382-hp 5.5-liter V8 mated to a seven-speed automatic transmission with manual shift capability via the gearshift or available steering wheel paddles. Standard equipment includes leather upholstery; heated 12-way power-adjustable seats with lumbar adjustment; dual-zone automatic climate control; interior air filter; navigation system; Tele Aid assistance system; power tilt/telescoping leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio controls; cruise control; memory for the driver's seat; exterior mirrors, and steering wheel; heated power mirrors with driver's side auto-dimming and passenger side tilt-down back-up aid; power windows and power door locks; remote keyless entry; Harman/Kardon AM/FM stereo with six-disc CD changer; auxiliary audio input jack; Sirius satellite radio with six-month subscription; Bluetooth wireless cell phone link; trip computer; auto-dimming rearview mirror; universal garage door opener; heated rain-sensing variable-intermittent wipers; automatic headlights; power-retractable hardtop; wind deflector; theft-deterrent system; adaptive bi-xenon headlights; front and rear fog lights; Active Body Control adjustable suspension with level control; and P255/40ZR18 front and P285/35ZR18 rear tires on alloy wheels. Note the SL550 is saddled with a $1300 Gas Guzzler Tax.
The SL63 AMG ($132,000) comes with a 518-hp 6.2-liter V8 mated to a new seven-speed automated manual transmission called the AMG Speedshift MCT 7. The SL63 adds to the SL550 uprated brakes, massaging multicontour seats, carbon-fiber interior trim, alcantara headliner, Bose AM/FM/CD player, 6CD changer, sports suspension, 255/35R19 front tires, 285/30R19 rear tires.
The SL600 ($136,100) comes with a 517-hp 6.0-liter V12 and a five-speed automatic with manual shift capability. The SL600 also gets upgraded leather upholstery; massaging multicontour seats; wood and leather-wrapped steering wheel; alcantara headliner; keyless access and starting; front and rear park assist; panoramic roof; and a power trunk closer. The SL600, SL63 AMG and SL65 AMG have a $2600 Gas Guzzler Tax.
The SL65 AMG ($190,700) adds to the SL600 uprated brakes; leather-wrapped steering wheel; ventilated seats; carbon-fiber interior trim in place of wood trim; sports suspension; and P255/35ZR19 front and P285/30ZR19 rear tires.
Options include a Premium package for the SL550 ($3750) and SL63 AMG ($3050) that includes ventilated/multicontour seats, keyless entry and starting, Airscarf heating, power trunk closer. A Wheel package for SL500 and SL600 ($1950) adds ventilated rear brake discs, sport steering-wheel with shift paddles, unique exterior trim, 19-inch alloy wheels with performance tires. An AMG Performance package for SL63 AMG ($14,220) includes a limited-slip rear differential; 15.4-inch diameter two-piece compound ceramic brakes; performance tires; unique alloy wheels; and 186 top-speed limiter. The SL550's Trim package ($1510) adds a wood and leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob and upgraded leather upholstery. Front and rear park assist is optional ($1140) for SL550 and SL63 AMG. Illuminated door sills are available for SL500 ($700), Adaptive Cruise Control is optional for all ($2230), and the Panorama glass roof is optional for SL500 and SL63 AMG ($1950). Special paint options are available.
Safety features include dual front airbags, side-impact airbags, driver knee airbag, pop-up roll bar, tire-pressure monitor, anti-lock brakes with brake assist, traction control, and electronic stability control. Front and rear park assist are standard on SL600 and SL65 AMG and optional for SL550 and SL63 AMG.
The Mercedes SL-Class is restyled for 2009, with a more aggressive V-shaped nose, new multi-element bi-xenon headlamps, new fender shapes, new fender gills and hood power domes, and larger side mirrors. The only parts carried over from 2008 are the door skins. The new grille is deeper, wider and taller, with sharper corners than previous grilles, with a big air intake underneath. The front fenders are longer. The new rear end features a diffuser-style rear bumper, new trapezoidal exhaust outlets, and new taillamps.
The platform, or basic structure, stays the same, however. The 2009 SL has the same aerodynamic performance and the same weight distribution front-to-rear as the outgoing car, namely a 0.29 drag coefficient and a 51/49 percent balance.
The restyled hood has a two raised ribs, each about a foot off center. Like the previous model, the hood on the 2009 model has twin air intakes at the back, just in front of each passenger, and these are decorated with three fins apiece. The hood leads into redesigned headlights that take on a cat's eye look and move away from the rounded, dual headlight theme Mercedes has used for years. The available Intelligent Lighting System automatically aims the lights into corners as the driver turns the steering wheel. The center grille opening on the 2009 models is slightly larger than on the 2008 models, with one chrome bar instead of three surrounding a large central Mercedes logo. Fog lights flank the reworked lower fascia, which features a shape that mirrors the grille opening.
Along the sides, the breathing ducts behind the front wheels change from two horizontal to three vertical gills on the 2009 SL550 and SL600, bisected by a chrome horizontal accent piece. The gill design now extends into the front of each door. The line that starts at the bottom of each gill extends into a rising character line that wraps around the car and gives the SL a forward-leaning rake. The SL600 has a V12 logo beneath the gill on each side. At the bottom, the rocker panel design is reworked as well.
The rear design is very similar to that of the previous model. The only notable change is a restyled rear fascia with a ribbed, diffuser-style lower portion.
The SL63 and SL65 come with a unique hood, front fascia with larger cooling intakes, and a black grille. The hood has a noticeable power bulge in the center that replaces the two raised ribs. The bi-xenon headlights have black surrounds and the fog lights have round instead of elliptical shape. On the sides, the AMG models have additional intake ducts just in front of the wheels and the side gills are replaced by E-shaped inserts in matte silver; the SL63 has lettering that says 6.3 AMG, and the SL65 has V12 BITURBO lettering. At the rear, AMG models have a lip spoiler, deeper side sills and a rear fascia that houses a pronounced black rear air diffuser and two pairs of chrome tailpipes.
All SL roadsters have a power retractable hardtop that opens or closes in 16 seconds. Unlike some convertible tops, the SL's does not open or close if the car is in motion, even at low speeds. The available panorama glass top gives an open-air feeling even with the top up. The SL is a beautiful car with the top down and the sleek roof makes it look even better with the top up.
Inside, the SL is a picture of German luxury. Leather upholstery is standard and even the padded dash is covered in hand-stitched leather. The speedometer and tachometer have the appearance of fine watch faces, with black centers and numbers, white rims and red needles. They are shrouded and are always easy to see. The trip computer can be set so temperature, trip odometer, selected gear, and numerous other readouts can appear in those black centers. Water temperature and fuel gauges flank the two main gauges.
The COMAND operating system has a new look for 2009 and additional functions. It comes with a 6.5-inch color screen and an SD card slot, and it incorporates the radio, six-CD changer, and telephone controls. The radio preset buttons are arranged in a phone-like pattern on the right side of the screen. While the COMAND system has a lot of buttons, it is pretty easy to use after some acclimation. Comand now includes a universal media interface in the center console that accepts not only iPod but also USB sticks and most other popular portable music players, and can display the music information on the screen and speedometer face. Optional is COMAND APS, which adds a 40-gigabyte hard drive that holds navigation map information and music files. Mercedes says that only four gigabytes are devoted to music, which is enough for about 1000 songs. COMAND APS also has voice activation and Dolby Digital 5.1 surround. The Harman/Kardon surround-sound system uses 10 speakers and packs 510 watts of sound power. Mercedes trumpets the quality of this sound system. We found it to be good, but we've heard better in cars costing much less; great sound is hard to achieve in small, two-seat sports cars.
The SL has seating for two, but both occupants are sure to be comfortable thanks to 12-way standard adjustments. The view from the driver's seat is unobstructed with the top down and is good even with the top up, unlike with many convertibles. Getting in the SL requires a step down and getting out requires some torso strength to pull yourself up. You won't want to drive your grandmother around in the SL.
Airscarf is an optional neck-level heating system designed to expand the times you can drive with the top down. The system incorporates heating vents into the headrests. We could only feel a little warm air on our necks, and we didn't find Airscarf to be effective enough to allow driving with the top down in, say, 55-degree weather.
Like the last model, the 2009 SL has a pop-up roll bar and a wind blocker behind the seats. The wind blocker works well, redirecting air around the passengers and allowing for a quieter cockpit. The roll bar is covered in leather and the driver can opt to put it up whenever he/she wants.
Cargo room and small items storage is in short supply, though we know that's part of the deal with a sports car. Both the center console and the glove box are small. There are no convenient trays in which to drop a cell phone or the like. There are two cupholders and they are both over-engineered units that pop out beneath the COMAND screen. Unfortunately, the cupholders only accept soda can-sized containers, and when used your beverage blocks the COMAND controls.
The trunk offers 10.2 cubic feet of cargo room with the top up, but that shrinks to 7.2 cubic feet with the top down. That said, there is enough room for two small suitcases even with the top down. So pack light for that weekend in Vegas and you can drop the top for an evening drive through the desert.
Each of the four models comprising the Mercedes SL-Class has its own personality. The SL550 weighs less than its siblings and is nimble and tossable, though it's more of a touring car than a pure sports car. Its 5.5-liter V8 puts out 382 horsepower at 6000 rpm and 391 pound-feet of torque from 2800 to 4000 rpm. The V8 emits a barbaric growl that is uncharacteristic for a Mercedes. The engine provides willing power at all rev ranges, and motivates the SL550 from 0-60 mph in 5.3 seconds. The transmission is a seven-speed automatic with a manual shiftgate and available steering wheel shift paddles. It has Comfort, Manual and Sport settings. The Comfort setting shifts up quickly to save fuel, which means immediate power won't always be on tap. The Sport setting holds gears longer to keep power ready, and upshifts and downshifts can sometimes feel abrupt. The Manual mode gives the driver the option of picking the gears. Gears can also be selected manually in the other modes.
The SL600 is more refined than the SL550 but not as sporty. It has a lot more immediate grunt, but is much more subtle in announcing its presence. The SL600's V12 engine puts out 510 horsepower at 5000 rpm and 612 pound-feet of torque from 1900 to 3500 rpm (221 more than the SL550). It has a five-speed automatic transmission that shifts smoother than the SL550's seven-speed. The SL600 can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 4.4 seconds, a benefit of its torque. The heavier engine, however, makes it less nimble than the SL550, making the SL600 even more of a tourer versus the sporty nature of the SL550. It'll easily best the SL550 in a straight line, but will lose ground in the turns.
The new SL63 AMG offers the best combination of power and handling. It is a meaner version of the SL550 in terms of power and is even better when it comes to handling. It cranks out 518 horsepower at 6800 rpm and 465 pound-feet of torque at 5200 rpm. The SL63's 6.2-liter V8 barks like the biggest dog on the block at startup, under acceleration and during downshifts, and emits a constant background rumble while cruising. A freer revving engine, the 6.2 hits its redline at 7200 rpm, which is pretty high for a large V8. It comes with a new seven-speed automated manual transmission that Mercedes calls the Sportshift MCT 7. MCT stands for Multi Clutch Technology, and the multiple clutches allow this transmission to shift gears with no interruption in power delivery. The new AMG transmission has four driving modes, Comfort, Sport, Sport-Plus and Manual. Sport shifts 20 percent faster than Comfort, Sport Plus shifts 20 percent faster than Sport, and Manual shifts another 10 percent faster than Sport Plus, or 50 percent faster than Comfort. In Manual, shifts take only 100 milliseconds. The MCT also features multiple downshifts, from seventh to fourth or fifth to second, for example, with double-clutching, throttle blipping and perfect rev-matching in between; the Sport Plus program works like a skilled driver might to keep the engine in the power band for hard driving. It downshifts readily when you get off the gas, such as in a long sweeping turns, so maximum torque is on tap when you're ready for the power again. Mercedes quotes a 4.4-second 0-60 time for the SL63, and we believe it.
The SL65 AMG has a twin-turbocharged V12 that makes an astounding 604 horsepower from 4800-5100 rpm and a stump-pulling 738 pound-feet of torque from 2000-4000 rpm. Like the SL600, it is more subtle about its performance capabilities, issuing a subdued turbine-like hum. The SL65's 0-60 mph time is 4.2 seconds, and it feels even quicker. With just a 0.2-second difference in 0-60 times, you might think there wouldn't be much difference between the SL63 and the SL65. You'd be wrong. While the SL63 is a grunty, torquey beast, the SL65 delivers a rush of power that throws you back into your seat and feels like a jet taking off. It also has an unfortunate tendency to sta
The 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class models are a joy to drive. With the deployable steel convertible top, you get a completely weatherproof coupe for cold or wet days, and a wide-open convertible for sunny or play days. Going up through the model line, each is faster than the last. Tires, suspension, and brake and steering options are improved on the 2009 models. The SL550 is relatively agile and delightful to drive. The SL600 is more luxurious and gives its driver a wonderful feeling of power. The SL 63 AMG is brutally quick and fast when the throttle pedal is pushed into the carpet, yet it is still quiet enough, and docile enough to use as a commuter car in heavy traffic every day. The SL 65 is the ultimate ultra-performance touring car with more power than anyone needs. Then again, the SL has never been about need. We love these cars.
Jim McCraw reported on the SL63 AMG from Santa Monica, California; Kirk Bell reported from Chicago on the SL550 and SL600; NewCarTestDrive.com editor Mitch McCullough contributed to this report.


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Trade secrets often comprise customer lists, sensitive marketing information, unpatended inventions, software, formulas and recipes, techniques, processes, and other business information that provides a company with a business edge.
Information is more likely to be considered a trade secret if it is:
Trade secrets are typically protected by nondisclosure agreements (NDAs).
Alaska is one of the many states that have adopted the Uniform Trade Secrets Act. Alaska's trade secret law can be found at Alaska Stat. § §. 45.50.910 et seq.
Alaska's version of the Uniform Trade Secrets Act refers to the theft of trade secrets as misappropriation. Under Alaska law, "misappropriation " refers to the acquisition of a trade secret by someone who knows or has reason to know that the trade secret was acquired by improper means -- theft, bribery, misrepresentation, breach or inducement of a breach of duty to maintain secrecy. It also includes the disclosure or use of a trade secret without consent by someone who used improper means to acquire knowledge of the trade secret – for example, an ex-employee who spills company secrets to a rival.
Alaska prohibits use of trade secrets by a company that has "has reason to know" that the material constitutes a trade secret. This is known as constructive knowledge (versus actual knowledge). In other words, even if an Alaska company was unaware it possessed purloined trade secrets, it can still be prosecuted under Alaska law if it should have known.
Under Alaska law, a trade secret thief can be prevented from disclosure by court order – an injunction. This is true for both actual or threatened misappropriation. The injunction may be terminated when the trade secret has ceased to exist, but the injunction may be continued for an additional reasonable period of time in order to eliminate any commercial advantage that otherwise would be derived from the misappropriation. In exceptional circumstances, an injunction may condition future use upon payment of a reasonable royalty for no longer than the period of time for which use could have been prohibited. Exceptional circumstances can a theft that is so bad that the court order would be meaningless.
A victim of trade secret theft can also seek financial compensation that measures the actual loss attributed to the theft or the profits (or "unjust enrichment") acquired by the trade secret thief. In egregious situations, a Alaska court can award punitive damages up to twice the amount of any award. Attorney fees will also be awarded in egregious (willful and malicious) situations or if a claim is brought in bad faith.
An action for misappropriation must be brought within 3 years after the misappropriation is discovered or should have been discovered by the exercise of reasonable diligence.
In addition to Alaska's rules regarding trade secrets, certain federal rules also apply in Alaska. The Economic Espionage Act of 1996 makes the theft of trade secrets a federal crime. The Act prohibits the theft of a trade secret by a person intending or knowing that the offense will injure a trade secret owner. The Act also makes it a federal crime to receive, buy, or possess trade secret information knowing it to have been stolen. The Act's definition of "trade secret" is similar to that of the Uniform Trade Secrets Act. The penalties for a violation of this statute include a potential prison term of 15 years and fines up to $5 million, depending on whether the defendant is an individual or a corporation. A private party can still sue for trade secret theft even if the federal government files a criminal case under the Economic Espionage Act.
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A Discovery For The Ages
And now I realize why moms wear mom jeans. They are the only jeans ever made that stay up over the butt. Fashionable? Not in the least. But moms can't show underwear so it's a sacrifice they must make. That's the sad truth I believe I've just stumbled upon.


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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The University of California's new logo isn't getting high marks from some students, staff and alumni.
By Tuesday, more than 46,000 people had signed an online petition calling on the university to scrap the recently designed icon, which features a yellow, fading "C'' inside a blue, shield-shaped "U."
Some online critics called the monogram cheap, corporate and unworthy of a prestigious public university.
In a Twitter post Tuesday, Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom wrote: "As member of (hash)UC Board of Regents, I agree with petition, new logo is a disaster. Sign the petition."
UC administrators are paying attention to the feedback, but there are no plans to drop the logo, which was first introduced about a year ago, said spokesman Steve Montiel.
The university developed the new logo because its traditional "Let there be light" seal had too many details to reproduce well on websites, smartphones and tablet computers, officials said. UC still plans to use its traditional seal on diplomas, acceptance letters and other official documents.
The new logo was developed in-house by the university's marketing department as part of its campaign to broaden public awareness of the UC system, which has 10 campuses, five medical centers and three national laboratories, Montiel said. It was vetted by members of the UC community before being used.
"There are certainly people who like it and let us know," Montiel told The Associated Press. "Everyone's got an opinion. We're listening. But we're keeping our eye on the goal, which is to reach out to Californians so they understand the benefits" of UC.


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A guildie got the above whisper Tuesday night. (I have blocked out the website so as not to promote this phishing attempt.) We have reports of this happening to a lot of people in-game right now as yet another attempt to get you to go to a site, so they can steal your login info and defile your characters.
Let's dissect the above whisper:
- It's one whisper made to look like two. This will work if your chat settings match the scammer's chat settings, but if you've fiddled with your font or chat window, then the formatting will be off and the scam will be more obvious.
- The whisper is from a garbage name. All "players" I've seen with random characters have been scammers or gold selling barkers. So anything after such a name should be considered highly suspect.
- It says [Game Master]GM. The scammers aren't even trying here. Blizzard GMs have names and have <GM> before their names.
- It sends you to a non-Blizzard site. Don't go to any website you get in tells or in-game mail as a general rule. If you have received a ban of any kind, you will receive an email to the account you have on file with your subscription info.


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Inder Gujral cremated with full state honours
Former prime minister Inder Kumar Gujral was Saturday cremated here with full state honours in the presence of the country's top leadership, including President Pranab Mukherjee and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.
Gujral's body, draped in the national tricolour, was brought to Smriti Sthal on the banks of the Yamuna from his 5 Janpath residence in a flower bedecked gun-carriage accompanied by military personnel and close family. Officers from the three armed forces carried the mortal remains of Gujral on their shoulders to the cremation ground as he was accorded a state funeral.
Smriti Sthal, where the cremation took place, is located between Jawaharlal Nehru's samadhi Shanti Van and Lal Bahadur Shastri's samadhi Vijay Ghat.
Amid prayers and a 21-gun salute, Gujral's pyre was lit by his elder son, Akali Dal MP Naresh Gujral. Naresh was assisted by his brother, Vishal.
Besides the president and the prime minister, Vice President Hamid Ansari, UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi, Defence Minister A.K. Antony, Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde, Commerce Minister Anand Sharma, Law Minister Ashwani Kumar, Minister for New and Renewable Energy Farooq Abdullah, Minister for Science and Technology Jaipal Reddy, BJP leaders L.K. Advani and Arun Jaitley, Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal, Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda, INLD chief Om Prakash Chautala, LJP's Ramvilas Paswan, JD-S' Danish Ali and Amar Singh were present.
Diplomats from various countries, including Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, Singapore and Russia were also present.
Gujral, 92, breathed his last at a private hospital in Gurgaon Friday afternoon.
He is survived by two sons, Naresh and Vishal, and brother Satish Gujral, a prominent painter and architect.
His wife Sheila died in 2011.
Earlier in the day, the prime minister and a host of leaders visited Gujral's residence to pay homage to him.
In his message, Manmohan Singh said, "In the sad demise of Gujral, our country has lost a freedom fighter, a great patriot and a great scholar statesman. I join the nation in expressing our grief and sorrow at the demise of great son of India."
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Last night, David Letterman interviewed Tea Partier Pam Stout, who has some interesting ideas about Obama's "documentation," Glenn Beck, and, for a little blast from the past, weapons of mass destruction.
Stout hails from Britain via Sandpoint, Idaho, also the hometown of Pulitzer-Prize-winning novelist Marilynne Robinson. Also originally from Sandpoint: Tea Party darling Sarah Palin!
Since when do we "demonize business?" And why did Letterman's audience applaud her tautological statement that "there's no jobs without businesses?"
Stout says that, like many Tea Partiers, she saw the financial crisis coming. However, the Tea Party's claim to be the voice of reason in a crazy world is cast into serious doubt by some of its other beliefs...
... like that President Obama "spends lots of money to cover up his documentation." Also, on the war in Iraq, Stout says "I'd rather fight our enemies overseas than at home." Hasn't this argument been pretty well debunked by now? Not according to Pam, who calls Saddam Hussein "a weapon of mass destruction."
Despite her earlier comments about the war in Iraq, Stout claims she's "a pacifist." And Glenn Beck has made her more "introspective." Letterman tells Pam "you don't frighten me at all" — but the idea of Glenn Beck causing someone to look deep inside her soul seems pretty scary to us.


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The Indian Hill Recreation Commission
Elected Officers: – Chairman, John Rabenold – Vice-Chair - John Blazic, Scott Holzapfel – Treasurer, Jack Alley – Secretary. Contact: – Recreation Program Coordinator, Jack Alley, email:
or Office Phone: 979-6212.
Population served: The Indian Hill School District, the Village of Indian Hill, and Cincinnati Country Day. Note: This is because Country Day is located within the Village boundaries – St. Gertrude and Rockwern Academy students are not included because those school buildings are not within Village boundaries. Those students who live in the Indian Hill School District boundaries qualify regardless of the school they attend.
Fall –
Soccer: Ages 3 to 19 – players are grouped by birth date – BOYS and GIRLS
Volleyball: Grades 1-6 - GIRLS
Cross Country: (Currently Inactive) Grades 4-6 (3rd graders who can run long distances may participate
also) - BOYS AND GIRLS
Cheerleading: Grades K-6 - BOYS AND GIRLS
Winter –
Basketball: Grades 2-12 - BOYS AND GIRLS
Spring –
Lacrosse: Grades 1 through Grade 6 - BOYS AND GIRLS
Soccer: Ages 3 to 17 – players are grouped by birth date – BOYS and GIRLS
Track: Grades kindergarten through Grade - 6 BOYS AND GIRLS
Baseball and Coach Pitch: Grades kindergarten through Grade 12 BOYS AND GIRLS
Softball: Grade 2 through Grade 7 - GIRLS
Summer –
Summer Tennis at Stephan Field
Challenger Soccer Camp at Camp Livingston
Village Easter Egg Hunt –
Held the Sunday before Easter
Shawnee Mile Run –
Held the morning of the 4th of July Parade {CANCELLED IN 2018)
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Police find gun in backpack at school checkpoint
Young man runs off after being stopped for bag search
Police said they're investigating the case of a young man who may have tried to bring a gun to the Manual Career Technical Center on Tuesday afternoon.
Investigators said the young man was stopped at a security checkpoint at the school at 1213 E. Truman Road. Guards searched his backpack and found a gun.
Police said the man ran off and left the gun behind. Officials called police and turned the gun over to them.
Security officials said the man acted as though he'd forgotten having the gun with him.
Police have not identified the young man or indicated his age. An adult education class is planned at the school Tuesday evening for students 17 and older.
Students said they hadn't heard of or noticed anything unusual, calling the incident out of character for the school. They said the routine of the security checkpoint is usually pleasant.
"They're real friendly. They just ask you,'What's in your backpack? Go ahead, open it.' We put the backback on the table," said one student. "We go through the metal detector and we pick up our backpacks. We go to class. Everybody seems to like everyone."
Police said they're in possession of the gun and they're following some good leads in the case.


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BURBANK, Calif. � October 31, 2006 � "Heroes" has solidified its status as the #1 new series of the season, hitting new series high ratings, as NBC averaged a 3.5 rating and 10 share in 18-49 and 9.7 million viewers overall for the week of October 23-29, according to in-home viewing figures from Nielsen Media Research.
In the key demographic of adults 18-49, 'Heroes" ranked #5 among 105 primetime programs last week. Among all entertainment programs, only "Desperate Housewives" and "Lost" posted a higher 18-49 rating. "Heroes" also outperformed every primetime World Series telecast last week among adults 18-49
Among adults 18-34, "Heroes" achieved a new milestone, finishing the week as the #1 show on television in that demographic, with a 6.6 rating, 17 share. "Heroes" was also the top-ranked new series this week among adults 25-54 (7.0/15) and total viewers (14.4 million).
The "NBC Sunday Night Football" telecast of the Dallas Cowboys versus the Carolina Panthers was a top performer in the weekly rankings by all key measures, finishing #3 for the week in 18-49 (tie), #4 in adults 18-34 and 25-54 and #7 in overall total viewers. "NBC Sunday Night Football" outperformed every World Series game telecast this week in each of these demographic measures as well as in overall total viewers.
For the first six weeks of the 2006-07 television season, NBC is the only network showing year-to-year gains in adults 18-49, where the network is up 12 percent versus the same period last year (3.7 rating versus 3.3). In that same comparison, ABC is flat, CBS is down 3 percent and Fox is down 9 percent. Season-to-date in total viewers, three of the four major networks are up year-to-year, with NBC reporting the biggest increases. NBC is up 9 percent versus the opening six weeks of the last season (10.180 million vs. 9.380 million) while CBS is up 1 percent, ABC is up 8 percent and Fox is down 3 percent.
The race in the key demographic of adults 18-49 was once again tight this week, with only four-tenths of an 18-49 rating point separating ABC, CBS and NBC. Fox, with three primetime World Series telecasts, ranked #4 for the week in this key demographic. Primetime averages for the week of October 23-29 in adults 18-49 were ABC (3.9/11), CBS (3.6/10), NBC (3.5/10), Fox (3.2/9), CW (1.5/4), Univision (1.3/4) and Telemundo (0.3/1). In overall total viewers the weekly averages were CBS (12.3 million), ABC (11.4 million), Fox (10.0 million), NBC (9.7 million), CW (3.6 million), Univision (3.2 million) and Telemundo (0.8 million).
NBC highlights for the week of October 23-29:
* NBC won Sunday night in adults 18-49 and total viewers, paced by the "NBC Sunday Night Football" telecast of the Dallas Cowboys vs. the Carolina Panthers.
* On Monday, "Heroes" hit a new series high in 18-49 and scored the highest 18-49 rating for any first-year series on any network so far this season. "Heroes," which was the #1 network television show Monday in 18-49, dominated its time period in key demographics, winning the hour in 18-49 by two full ratings points over second place. "Heroes" was up 58 percent in 18-49 versus NBC's 2005-06 non-sports season average for the time period
* Also on Monday, "Deal or No Deal" dominated its time period in 18-49, total viewers and other key measures. NBC won Monday night in adults 18-49, marking the network's fifth Monday win in the demo in six weeks so far this season.
* On Wednesday, "The Biggest Loser" hit new season highs in both 18-49 and total viewers. "Biggest Loser" has increased in 18-49 rating for two weeks in a row and has increased in total viewership for the last four weeks in a row.
* Also on Wednesday, "Dateline NBC" reported NBC's highest 18-49 rating and total viewership in the time period this season. In 18-49, "Dateline" was up 32 percent versus NBC's prior season average in the slot.
* On Thursday, "Deal or No Deal" generated its highest Thursday total viewership of the season and its highest Thursday 18-49 rating in five weeks.
* On Friday, the fourth-season premiere of "Las Vegas" was the #1 non-sports choice in the hour in adults 18-49, trailing only Game Five of the World Series. "Las Vegas" won the hour outright among women 18-34.
* Also on Friday, "1 vs 100" made its time period debut in the 8 p.m. ET hour and more than doubled NBC's 18-49 rating in the time slot versus the same night last year. '1 vs 100" was #2 in 18-49 and won the hour in 18-34.
Ratings reflect "live plus same day" data unless otherwise noted.
Additional NBC highlights for the week of October 23-29:
On Monday, Oct. 23 at 8 p.m. ET, "Deal or No Deal" (4.5 rating, 12 share in adults 18-49, 15.8 million viewers overall) dominated its time period in 18-49, total viewers and other key measures. In 18-49, "Deal" prevailed with a 36 percent advantage over second place (4.5 vs. a 3.3 for Fox's "Prison Break"). From its first half-hour to its second, "Deal" grew by 41 percent in 18-49 (to a 5.2/13 from a 3.7/10).
Monday at 9 p.m. ET, "Heroes" (6.3/15 in 18-49, 14.4 million viewers overall) hit a new series high in adults 18-49 and scored the highest 18-49 rating for any first-year series on any network this season.
"Heroes," which was the night's #1 telecast in 18-49, won its time period by most key demographic measures. In adults 18-49, its advantage over second place was two full ratings points, or 47 percent (6.3 vs. a 4.3 from 9-10 p.m. for CBS' comedies). "Heroes" was up 58 percent in 18-49 rating versus NBC's 2005-06 season average in the time period, excluding sports (6.3 vs. 4.0).
Monday at 10 p.m. ET, "Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip" averaged a 3.2/8 in 18-49 and 7.7 million viewers overall,
NBC won Monday night in adults 18-49. This marks the network's fifth Monday win in the key demo in six weeks this season.
On Tuesday, Oct. 24 at 8 p.m. ET, "Friday Night Lights" (2.6/7 in 18-49, 6.3 million viewers overall) finished just one-tenth of a rating point below its previous high (a 2.7 for its premiere and for the Oct. 17 telecast). "Lights" increased by 12 percent in 18-49 rating from its first to its second half-hour (to a 2.8 from a 2.5).
On Tuesday from 9-10 p.m. ET, an encore "Law & Order: Criminal Intent" (3.4/8 in 18-49, 9.4 million viewers overall) was up 13 percent in 18-49 versus its comparable first-run telecast of a year ago (a 3.0/7 on Sunday, Oct. 23).
Tuesday at 10 p.m. ET, a rebroadcast of "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" (4.0/11 in adults 18-49, 10.7 million viewers overall) was the #1 non-sports choice in the hour, outperforming a first-run "Boston Legal" on ABC by 29 percent in 18-49 (4.0 vs. 3.1) and a repeat "Criminal Minds" (2.9 in 18-49) on CBS by 38 percent.
On Wednesday, Oct. 25 at 8 p.m. ET, "30 Rock" averaged a 2.2/6 in 18-49 and 6.0 million viewers overall. At 8:30 p.m., "Twenty Good Years" averaged a 2.0/5 in 18-49 and 5.4 million viewers overall.
Wednesday at 9 p.m. ET, "The Biggest Loser" (3.4/8 in 18-49, 7.9 million viewers overall) scored season highs in both 18-49 and total viewers. "Biggest Loser" has increased in 18-49 rating for the last two weeks in a row and has increased its total viewership week-to-week for the last four weeks in a row. From half-hour to half-hour, "Loser" increased by 20 percent in 18-49 (to a 3.6/9 from a 3.0/8).
At 10 p.m. ET, "Dateline NBC" (3.3/9 in 18-49, 8.9 million viewers overall) delivered NBC's highest 18-49 and total viewer results of the season in this time period. "Dateline" was up 32 percent in 18-49 versus NBC's season-to-date average in the slot (3.3 vs. 2.5).
On Thursday, Oct. 26 at 8 p.m. ET, a rebroadcast of "My Name is Earl" (2.8/8 in 18-49, 7.4 million viewers overall) matched NBC's highest 18-49 rating in this time period with encore programming since March 31, 2005. At 8:30 p.m. ET, an encore of "The Office" (2.7/7 in 18-49, 6.4 million viewers overall) retained 96 percent of its 18-49 lead-in from "Earl."
Thursday from 9-10:01 p.m. ET, "Deal or No Deal" (3.5/9 in 18-49, 11.2 million viewers overall) generated its highest Thursday 18-49 rating in five weeks and its highest Thursday total viewership of the season. From 10:01-11 p.m. ET, an encore "ER" averaged a 2.6/7 in 18-49 and 7.1 million viewers overall.
On Friday, Oct. 27 at 8 p.m. ET, "1 vs 100" (2.9/9 in 18-49, 9.7 million viewers overall) more than doubled NBC's 18-49 rating in the time period versus the same night last year (2.9/9 vs. 1.4/5) and topped last year's total viewer result by 43 percent (9.7 million vs. 6.8 million). "1 vs 100" won the hour in adults 18-34 and was #2 in 18-49.
Friday at 9 p.m. ET, the fourth season premiere of "Las Vegas" (3.1/9 in 18-49, 9.3 million viewers overall) was the hour's #1 non-sports choice in adults 18-49, trailing only the World Series on Fox. "Vegas" won the hour in women 18-34. "Las Vegas" improved the time period by 35 percent in 18-49 versus NBC's performance in the slot on the same night last year (3.1/9 vs. 2.3/7). At 10 p.m. ET, "Law & Order" averaged a 2.6/8 in 18-49 and 9.0 million viewers overall.
On Saturday at 8 p.m. ET, Oct. 28, "Dateline NBC" posted a 1.6/6 in 18-49 and 5.3 million viewers overall. At 9 p.m., "Kidnapped" averaged a 1.2/4 in 18-49 and 3.7 million viewers overall. At 10 p.m., an encore "Law & Order: SVU" (1.6/5 in 18-49, 6.4 million viewers overall) built on its lead-in by 33 percent in 18-49.
On Sunday, Oct. 29, the "NBC Sunday Night Football" telecast of the Dallas Cowboys versus the Carolina Panthers averaged a 6.8/17 in adults 18-49, 17.3 million viewers overall and an 11.2/18 household rating and share from 8:20-11:20 p.m. ET.
NBC was #1 on Sunday night in adults 18-49 and total viewers.
Versus the comparable night on NBC in 2005, NBC's Sunday primetime this week was up 100 percent in 18-49 (6.0/15 vs. 3.0/7) and up 46 percent in total viewers (15.270 million vs. 10.486 million)
Through eight games, "NBC Sunday Night Football" is averaging 17.3 million viewers, up 9 percent from ABC's "Monday Night Football" average through eight games in 2005 (15.9 million)
Also on Sunday, "Football Night in America 2" from 7:30-7:59 p.m. ET averaged a 3.1/9 in 18-49, 7.4 million viewers overall and a 4.8/8 in households. "Football Night in America 3" from 7:59-8:13 p.m. delivered a 3.8/10 in 18-49, 9.1 million viewers overall and a 5.8/9 in households. From 8:13-8:20 p.m., "NBC Sunday Night Football Pre Kickoff" averaged a 4.7/12 in 18-49, 11.6 million viewers overall and a 7.4/12 in households. Note: "Football Night in America" from 7-7:30 p.m. ET was sustaining programming and does not figure in the nightly or weekly primetime averages.


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MU Poll: Walker, Burke remain in dead heat
The latest Marquette University Law School poll shows Gov. Scott Walker and Democratic challenger Mary Burke remain in a dead heat.
The latest results, released Wednesday, show little movement in the race with 10 weeks until Election Day. Polls in May and July also showed the race to be essentially tied.
VIDEO: New MU poll on shows tight race for Wisconsin governor
The latest poll shows Walker with 47.5 percent support among registered voters, compared with 44 percent for Burke. That is within the poll's 3.5 percentage-point margin of error.
Among likely voters, Burke led Walker 48.6 percent to 46.5 percent for Walker. That is also within the 4.1 percentage-point margin of error among the smaller population of likely voters.
Poll director Charles Franklin said that means this race may come down to which campaign is better at mobilizing its core supporters.
"Voter mobilization, get-out-the-vote efforts have become all the more intense in recent years, and in a race that's as close as this is, it's easy to see how small differences in turnout could tip the balance one way or another," Franklin said.
Burke's campaign issued a statement after the poll results came out, saying, "Wisconsin voters know we need a new direction, and are responding enthusiastically to Mary's comprehensive plan, based on her success in business, to create more good paying jobs. "
"I've said for about a year now that I thought this would be statistically about as close as it could be. That's bore out again with this poll. We believe the grass roots are going to play a big difference in this election, just like it did in 2010 and again in 2012," Walker said.
The poll was done between Aug. 21 and Sunday. There were 815 registered voters and 609 likely voters quizzed.


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Last week, 73 European MEPs wrote a letter to EU Commissioner for Foreign Affairs Federica Mogherini and Director-General for Research and Innovation Robert Smits outlining concerns regarding the European research program, Horizon 2020's collaboration with Israeli company Elbit systems, whose military activities are said to be involved in violations of international law.
"Israel's ability to launch such devastating attacks with impunity largely stems from the vast international military cooperation and trade that it maintains with complicit governments across the world," the MEPs wrote.
"We cannot accept that the public money of our constituents, many of whom may hold similar views, will be used for such purposes. Elbit Systems furthermore participates with the construction of Israel's Wall, which was ruled illegal by the International Court of Justice in 2004," the letter added.
The letter notes that the United Nation's Special rapporteur on the occupied Palestinian territories in 2012 called for Elbit to be boycotted. It highlights too the increasing support the European electorate have for Israel to abide by international law.
"Public opinion is dramatically shifting towards an ever stronger call for accountability and against cooperation with companies involved in Israel's violations of international law and for a military embargo," the letter read.
"We believe it is our duty to ensure public money is spent on projects that promote the values and principles of the European Union and respect its general commitment to upholding and promoting international law, as set out in the Treaty of the European Union."
Elbit Systems technologies have been developed during the course of Israel's military campaigns; the company markets its technology as "field tested."
Palestinian civil society and stop the Wall report
The EU MEPs' cross-party initiative comes after an appeal from Palestinian civil society organisations and trade unions, which called on High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice-President of the Commission Federica Mogherini and President of the European Commission Jean Claude Juncker to exclude Israeli military companies from EU research programmes.
The appeal asked that Israeli military and national security companies be excluded from funding as part of what participating organisation said was a necessary step towards the promotion of human rights for Palestinians. The appeal charged that cooperating with Israeli security companies represents support of Israel's continued violations of international law.
A Stop the Wall report titled "Supporting Israeli apartheid: EU funding for Elbit Systems" suggests that the EU's relationship with Elbit Systems may be an example of EU complicity with Israeli violations of human rights.
The report discusses the company's participation in the Horizon 2020 process, in particular the Horizon Space program, and details how Elbit Systems and other Israeli military and security companies are applying and have been approved for participation in Horizon 2020.
In 2014 over 60,000 people including Nobel Laureates, artists and public intellectuals issued a letter that called for an immediate military embargo on Israel. The letter says that, "Israel's ability to launch such devastating attacks with impunity largely stems from the vast international military cooperation and trade that it maintains with complicit governments across the world."
Their call also noted that funding for programmes affiliated with the conflict would risk contradicting the standards and policies of the EU and its member states, including the EU's general commitment to upholding and promoting international law, as set out in the Treaty of the European Union.
EU - Israel Agreement
Over one year ago the agreement for research collaboration between the EU and Israel was signed by Yaakov Perry, the Israeli Minister of Science, Technology and Space and Lars Faaborg-Naderson, the head of the EU delegation to Israel allowing Israel the same access to EU research and innovation program Horizon 2020 that is afforded to other EU member states.
Boasting a budget of over 80 billion euros, the programme is the largest EU research and innovation plan. Its signing was overseen by EU Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso and the Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Barroso applauded the partnership, describing Israel as a leader in science, Haaretz reported.
"Israel is a strong player in research and innovation and for this reason an important partner for the EU to address societal challenges of common concern, such as ageing, food safety, environment protection or cleaner energy, and to strengthen the competitiveness of our industries," Barroso said.
The deal had initially faced problems when the EU insisted that no funding be used inside territories seized during the six day war, including the West Bank and Gaza, a clause which Israel initially contested, but ultimately acceded to.
A joint statement was released in November 2013 following talks between the EU high representative Catherine Ashton and Israeli Minister of Justice Tzipi Livni, settled the matter with Israel agreeing to take part an align itself with EU policies that adhere to international law by respecting, "the EU's legal and financial requirements while at the same time respecting Israel's political sensitivities and preserving its principled positions."
The EU policy of non-participation with projects taking place inside the occupied territories is aligned with general international legal principles and norms set out by the Fourth Geneva Convention and several UN resolutions. The particulars of its policy is documented further in its publication, "Guidelines on the eligibility of Israeli entities and their activities in the territories occupied by Israel since June 1967 for grants, awards and financial instruments funded by the EU from 2014 onwards."
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PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A Philadelphia jury is breaking for the weekend amid deliberations in the capital murder case of an abortion provider.
Jurors return Monday to weigh charges that 72-year-old Dr. Kermit Gosnell killed a patient and four babies allegedly born alive.
Gosnell ran a busy neighborhood medical clinic for 30 years, until an FBI raid shut it down in 2010.
Gosnell is also charged with performing illegal, third-term abortions and failing to counsel women.
The defense says Gosnell provided care to the needy and helped desperate women get abortions.
The jury heard nearly two months of graphic testimony about conditions at the West Philadelphia clinic. Several employees have pleaded guilty to murder charges.
Monday will mark the 10th day of deliberations. The jury is weighing about 260 counts, including five murder counts.
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Physical science is the collection of natural sciences which study non-living systems.
In 2364, Wesley Crusher was taking a physical sciences class taught by Doctor Channing, in which they discussed the possibility of forcing dilithium into even more useful crystals. (TNG: "Lonely Among Us")
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Saturday, October 28, 2006
Update on The ElectionPosted by Bonnie S. Calhoun at 1:43 PM
Well we made it to the weekend and Technorati finally got their system working...somewhat! I never realized that there are only 30 people working at Technorati. And they service about 58 million websites and blogs. My hats off to you guys, especially Derek. Thanks for the help!
The book we reviewed this week Jerome Teel's new one, The Election, finally showed up on the page as #6. I've got a screen shot that I'll put on the CFBA blog as soon as Blogger acts right!
I loved this book! That's my kind of reading. It has politics, intrigue, suspense...and the ending made me cry. On the Bonnie Scale, I give this one 5 out of 5 stars!
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Yesterday, Adrian reasserted himself on the blog with a clear proposal to reduce diving in soccer. Today, he shows off his versatility with a response to my recent thoughts on fairness in U.S. and European professional sports leagues (written in relation to my brother Conor's defense of talent concentration in European soccer). For a taste of the historical, economic, legal, and political, set aside 10 minutes and read on:
How long has it been? Too long, I think. But Tyler's recent post has compelled me to withdraw from my self-imposed hibernation and away from the stultifying process of studying for the Ontario bar exam. In short, I disagree with the capitalist/socialist, American Sports/European Sports dichotomy or, rather, I think it abstracts away from the real issue – that cartels make a heck of a lot more money than entities that exist in competition with one another. In short, the NFL and MLB are not staunch defenders of equality values; Dan Snyder and Hank Steinbrenner are not driving the train to the Finland Station.
The standard argument goes something like this: isn't it ironic that America, land of unbridled capitalism, home of animal spirits on free and open fields, has "socialist" sports leagues that redistribute resources from winners to losers while red, socialist, pinko Europe has a free and open market for sports talent? It's a cute argument and one that elicits a nice "hmmm…" from readers and there are certainly large elements of truth to it. American sports are, at least nominally, more redistributive, and there is a larger perception that American sports are organized more "fairly" than European sports from a competitive standpoint. Still, it's far from clear that European sports are more aristocratic than American sports if we look at the highest levels and, more importantly, I think this distracts us from a deeper, more thorough comparison of why European sports and American sports are organized so differently.
Barcelona's greatness is undeniable, but it's not a greatness that has translated into a dynasty at the highest levels of competition. While Barca has been the dominant team in La Liga, it's only won three of the last ten Champions League titles despite making each of the last ten tournaments. This means that the Champions League may not even be as "aristocratic" as the NBA: eight different teams have won the Champions League while only six have won the NBA championship in the same span. And, unlike La Liga Continue reading


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I would like to know the official stand of the OPC on women teaching other women within the church. Is it considered appropriate for women to have a Bible study which is taught by a woman member of the church? Please may I have Scriptural reasons for or against. Thank you so muchI appreciate your kind attention to the questions of so many. I have read through many of your questions and answers. They are very helpful and presented with humility and clarity!
The "official stand" of the OPC on women teaching other women is that there is no "official stand." With regard to the role of women teaching in the church, the OPC understands 1 Timothy 2:12 and related Scriptures to teach that only men may hold the office of teaching and rule and that only men may teach adult groups of mixed gender. In the absence of a constitutional provision specifically answering your question, I would say that the churches (sessions) must decide such matters based on their understanding of the Scriptures.
Certainly Titus 2:3-5 would be an important passage, establishing as a positive precept that older women should teach younger women (and I would take that to mean by logical extension that women may teach women). If the study is announced as a ministry of the church or enjoys the sanction of the church (e.g., notice in the Bulletin), then the teacher should be someone who has the approval of the elders of the church.
How local sessions understand and apply the Scriptures in regard to your question might vary. I can envision the possibility of a session deciding that only the ordained teaching elder or only the elders may teach officially sanctioned Bible studies of the church (this would most likely be based, not on their view of women, but on their view of office and the ministry of the Word). If there are those who take this position, they would probably argue that Titus 2:3-5 is not endorsing study groups but simply informal and personal ministries of older women to younger. This would be a session decision, as the Form of Government says (Chapter XIII, The Local Church and Its Session, Par.7): "The Session is charged with maintaining the government of the congregation. It shall oversee all matters concerning the conduct of public worship; it shall concert the best measures for promoting the spiritual growth and evangelistic witness of the congregation. It shall ... supervise the activities of the diaconate, the board of trustees and all other organizations of the congregation...."
Since you do not say that your question arises from some particular situation (either women teaching women's groups and you wondering if this is proper, or the session having determined that women may not teach women's groups), I can only surmise that this might be the case. If so and if you have not already done so, I would go to the pastor or other session member with your question. (For that matter, you have not said that you are a member of an OPC.) Feel free to follow up with further questions if you think I might be of further help (assuming this has been of any help).
Grace to you in our Lord Jesus Christ.
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We work with institutions, REITs and private investors seeking to maximize their real estate position and strategies for properties ranging from portfolios of owned real estate to single-tenant net leases, multi-family properties, industrial or office parks and corporate headquarters. Our focus on the Lincoln market provides our clients with an unmatched level of detail, local expertise and market knowledge.
We maintain relationships with buyers of investment and development properties, and continually track activity along product type, value range and geographic area.
We offer professionals who specialize in investment sales and acquisitions, the structuring of sale-leasebacks, and 1031 Exchanges.
Successful transactions are supported by robust investment and asset management strategies. We will guide you in your investment decisions and help you address and mitigate the financial effects of any uncertainties or risks.
Our integrated investment services enhance value and bring key intelligence to the sales process with in-depth market research, acquisition & disposition expertise, due diligence processes, asset optimization solutions, customized analytics and BOV's.
Whether you require a comprehensive marketing strategy for an asset's disposition, broad-based promotion, comprehensive advertising, or target marketing to prospective tenants, our marketing experts work in tandem with our investment teams to develop an innovative marketing strategy tailored to showcase your asset and make an impression.
Our property and facilities management professionals work in tandem with our brokers to create a team that maximizes an asset's value for property owners. We provide a complete range of management services from transition to day-to-day operations to disposition.
Today's troubled market presents a unique set of challenges for investors. Undermanned REO departments often face the daunting task of identifying immediate risks and liabilities while preserving and enhancing the value of the portfolio. To mitigate their efforts, we offer our expertise across the full spectrum of commercial real estate services to provide clients with easy access to all of the services an asset is likely to require throughout the ownership cycle.
Our leasing philosophy is to address every assignment as though we were the owner and to view those assignments from a focused, strategic angle. Our goal is not just to fill the vacant space in a property, but rather to increase the value of the asset by assessing the owner's needs and objectives and satisfying those goals.
Our professionals are on call to provide expertise and thorough research together with recommendations based on present-day market conditions to provide an opinion of value and position your current properties or ones you may wish to purchase. We know that when a client receives the approval to evaluate or dispose of an asset or an entire portfolio, time is money. That's why we emphasize speed, efficiency and accuracy when delivering our recommendations.


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Broadband technology enables transmission of wide ranging information contributing to safety, health and economic well-being. Broadband is a platform for opportunity and innovation in health care, education, energy, job training, civic engagement, commercial transactions, government performance, public safety and other areas. Due in large part to private investment and market-driven innovation, broadband in America has improved considerably in the last decade. More Americans are online at faster speeds than ever before, yet challenges to the availability, adoption and utilization of broadband remain.
The National Broadband Plan
The National Broadband Plan, released by the FCC on March 17, 2010, established a roadmap for initiatives to stimulate economic growth, spur job creation and boost America's capabilities in education, health care, homeland security and more. The plan includes sections focusing on economic opportunity, education, health care, energy and the environment, government performance, civic engagement and public safety.
Measuring Broadband America
Measuring Broadband America is the FCC's ongoing nationwide performance study of broadband service in the United States, including fixed wireline service as well as mobile. The program developed out of a recommendation by the National Broadband Plan to improve the availability of broadband service information for consumers. Reports on fixed broadband using technologies such as cable and DSL offer results of rigorous broadband performance testing for 13 of the largest wireline broadband providers serving more than 80 percent of the U.S. residential market. In September 2012, the FCC announced it was expanding the program to include U.S. mobile broadband service performance. The program uses the FCC Speed Test app for Android and iPhone devices.
Blogging Broadband
Increasing access to broadband, its many uses and the National Broadband Plan itself have been subject of numerous blog posts over the years. Read up broadband as covered by FCC bloggers.


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public accounting profession throughout the State of Maine.
Full membership is limited to Certified Public Accountants, Public Accountants, Enrolled Agents and those who have been accredited by the Accreditation Council for Accountancy and Taxation.
Associate Members are employees or owners of tax practice firms or those that are employed in government, financial institutions, private sector businesses or nonprofit entities whose duties are in the field of accountancy or educators in the field of accountancy.
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In this studio tutorial, Nashville session guitarist and producer Bryan Clark reveals a handful of proven mic techniques. Hear various configurations of dynamic, large diaphragm, and ribbon mics recorded through a studio console, and compare the tones between different mic types and positions. Explore four essential setups, plus several more advanced options.
Bonus! Hear cool guitars and amps in action (Stratocaster, Telecaster, Les Paul, Collings I-35, 2x10 Fender Vibrolux, 1x12 Ampeg, 1x12 Vox AC15, Marshall JCM800 and 4x10 Marshall cab).


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It turns out that some kids really do speak like Peanuts characters, which is adorable. This big sister does her best Lucy impression as she gives her sullen little brother a pep talk, telling him (gently) to "toughen up" and to not spit on boys three times his age. At least not yet. He's got a whole lifetime of spitting on old strangers to look forward to.
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Despite remaining fairly recognizable in the front end, XNAT 1.7 has changed quite a bit under the hood. Here is a quick overview of the new features.
Completely overhauled, war-only installation process
The XNAT installation process no longer requires the xnat_builder, and there is no need to run setup or update scripts. In place of the builder, XNAT uses a Gradle plugin to generate code from data-type schema files. The XNAT application is now delivered as a .war file, which can be dropped right into your Tomcat 7 server. There is no source code or folder to worry about.
Additionally, since the database schema generation and updates are managed on the fly, which will make it far easier to upgrade XNAT in the future.
Also, by using Vagrant and VirtualBox, you can have a development version of XNAT running in a virtual machine. The process literally takes just a few minutes, and works on all major platforms.
See: Running XNAT in a Vagrant Virtual Machine
Consolidated configurations, easy browser-based setup and overhauled Admin UI
In previous instances of XNAT, administrators had to wrangle a bunch of settings in properties files during the installation process. This meant that these settings were either manually duplicated or unavailable in the Administration UI once the application was built. In XNAT 1.7, we have radically reduced the amount of properties that must be set prior to installation*, and moved a core set of first-time-settings into a setup screen that displays in the UI on your first launch. Each of these settings is persisted in the database and can be revisited later via the UI as needed.
(* Exception: The PostgreSQL and Hibernate database connection strings must be set in an xnat-conf.properties file. But that's it, really!)
See: XNAT Setup - First Time Configuration
The Admin UI has also received a major overhaul in appearance and usability, as we attempt to lower the barriers to entry for first-time users. The rendering of the UI uses a new XNAT Spawner library for form elements, which will be more widely deployed throughout the XNAT application in subsequent releases.
Modules have been replaced by a new Plugin architecture
XNAT 1.6 Modules are not compatible with XNAT 1.7. These and other customizations will need to be refactored to comply with the XNAT 1.7 plugin structure.
Modules were introduced with some fanfare in XNAT 1.6. However, this implementation was one-way only: once a module was added to a running instance of XNAT, it could not be removed without significant effort.
XNAT 1.7 has a true plugin architecture, where extensions to XNAT are treated as separate projects by the application. Data types and new functionality can be added via plugin now, and each plugin can generate custom administration functions in the rebuilt Admin UI.
See: Deploying Plugins in XNAT
New, self-documenting REST API using Swagger
New XAPI functions have been added to XNAT in parallel to the existing REST API, which still functions as before. The benefit of the new XAPI functions is that they are discoverable and self-documenting within the Admin UI using the Swagger tool. This allows you to browse and execute XAPI commands right in your browser, which can be an immensely valuable tool during script development and testing.
Support for new features in development
Support for Automation
XNAT 1.6.5 introduced (very quietly) the ability to add scripts and automate their execution based on XNAT workflow events, using the Administration UI. In XNAT 1.7, this feature has been enhanced. The XNAT application can execute Python, Groovy or Javascript scripts that are managed in the UI. Additionally, an application-wide event framework has been introduced, allowing users to schedule tasks or have them execute via event handlers. This feature will continue to receive quite a bit of development and support in future versions.
Support for Container Services
As we demoed in the XNAT Workshop, it will be possible to link XNAT to a Docker Container and perform processing on a Docker Image. This feature is still in development, and is still in pre-beta, but is very exciting.
See: Getting Started
Support for Themes
XNAT 1.7 offers nascent support for UI theme development and deployment. This feature offers a new way to create and manage UI customizations and tailor those customizations to specific user roles.
Support for XNAT-to-XNAT project data sync
The XSync Plugin is being developed for XNAT 1.7, which will allow administrators and project owners to sync their data to a remote XNAT, essentially streamlining one of the major use cases of the JAAT tool.
What Hasn't Changed in XNAT 1.7?
The underlying architecture for 1.7 is mostly the same as 1.6:
- All of the data types are the same
- Security and user data are the same
- Most existing configuration data will migrate quietly


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This might simply be the greatest shirt of all time.
Yes sir.
Thanks to the folks at Puig Destroyer for the shirt.
Buy it now and check out their music at www.puigdestroyer.bandcamp.com
They need to have kid sizes so I can get one for my son.
Saturday, August 3, 2013
Puig Destroyer Shirt
2 comments:
- Diana said...
Your little guy is growing up so fast!
Great shirt....GO DODGERS!
- August 3, 2013 at 6:00 PM
- Roberto Baly said...
Thanks Diana :)
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Glass, Britten highlight LA Opera's 2013-14 season
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- The Los Angeles Opera's 2013-14 season will include the company premiere of Philip Glass' "Einstein on the Beach" and a revival of Britten's "Billy Budd" as part of celebrations of the 100th anniversary of the composer's birth.
The LA Opera said Tuesday that "Einstein" will open Oct. 11, with dances by Lucinda Childs in the 1976 Robert Wilson production.
Britten's "Billy Budd," part of "Britten 100/LA: A Celebration," will open Feb. 22, 2014. The Francesco Zambello production from London's Royal Opera was first seen in Los Angeles in 2000. Liam Bonner makes his role debut as Billy, with Richard Croft as Captain Vere and Greer Grimsley as John Claggert in his company debut.
Britten was born Nov. 22, 1913.
General director Placido Domingo will conduct the opening night performance of Bizet's "Carmen" on Sept. 21. Patricia Bardon sings the title role, with Brandon Jovanovich as Don Jose and Dwayne Croft as Escamillo.
There will be a new production of Donizetti's "Lucia di Lammermoor" starring Albina Shagimuratova and opening March 15, 2014, with the director still to be decided.
The season includes revivals of Verdi's "Falstaff" with Roberto Frontali (opening Nov. 9), Mozart's "Die Zauberfloete (The Magic Flute)" (Nov. 23), and Massenet's "Thais," which features Domingo in the baritone role of Athanael (May 17, 2014).
Music director James Conlon will lead four productions at Dorothy Chandler Pavilion and the world premiere of Alexander Prior's community opera "Jonah and the Whale" at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels on March 21, 2014.


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And he must now do it in two countries where for most of his presidency he has most resisted getting more deeply involved — Iraq and SyriaThis made me dig into my archive, looking for statements about why, after voting for Bush in '04, I voted for Obama in '08. Here's one from January 16, 2009, a few days before Obama took office:
"His whole national persona since 2004 has been about the question: Can he get us out of Iraq?" says former Under Secretary of State Nicholas Burns, harking back to Obama's signature speech calling the Iraq invasion a "dumb" war. "It is almost Shakespearian that he would be dragged back into another conflict in the same countries where he opposed the use of force." Nonetheless, Burns believes, Obama now has no choice. The Islamic State's spread now threatens not only Iraq and Syria but also essential U.S. allies, including Jordan and Turkey. "There is no question that the president has to act," says Burns.
Who will restore George Bush's tattered reputation? Barack Obama!
Charles Krauthammer explains:
The beauty of democratic rotations of power is that when the opposition takes office, cheap criticism and calumny will no longer do. The Democrats now own Iraq. They own the war on al-Qaeda. And they own the panoply of anti-terror measures with which the Bush administration kept us safe these past seven years.This is something I thought a lot about when I decided to vote for Obama. The Democrats need their turn in the position of power so they will own and take responsibility for the things that really do need to be done. And it is an opportunity for all of us to see and understand clearly what these things are.
Which is why Obama is consciously creating a gulf between what he now dismissively calls "campaign rhetoric" and the policy choices he must make as president. Accordingly, Newsweek — Obama acolyte and scourge of everything Bush/Cheney — has on the eve of the Democratic restoration miraculously discovered the arguments for warrantless wiretaps, enhanced interrogation and detention without trial. Indeed, Newsweek's neck-snapping cover declares, "Why Obama May Soon Find Virtue in Cheney's Vision of Power."


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The Kantary Beach Hotel Villas and Suites, Khao Lak is The Kantary Collection's latest project. Renowned for its excellent range of hotels and serviced apartments located throughout Thailand, The Kantary Collection has really outdone themselves with this latest offering.
Located on one of the few remaining stretches of pristine beach in Phang Nga, just north of Phuket, the Kantary Beach Hotel is simply breathtaking. Comprised of elegant and modern suites and serene and private bungalows, the hotel fronts a stunning beach and is surrounded by lush, tropical foliage, two relaxing lakes and the hills of Phang Nga.
With a winning combination of friendly and efficient staff, top-of-the-range facilities, great accommodation choices and in a truly beautiful location, Kantary Beach is a sun-kissed refuge from the stress of modern life. Come and soak up the pleasure with us – we've got all your needs covered.
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Guajrati sahitya Quiz In Gujarati (Part-3)
General Knowledge Quiz In Gujarati : Day By Day Computation Is Going Tuff And Very Hard For Government Jobs. If You Want To Become Selected In Government Job Then You Have To Prepare Good.
Many online websites sharing Daily general knowledge materials and PDF. But it will help you to prepare good, it will increase your knowledge. But if you went to check your knowledge then you have to give any exam or online test. So here we come with online general knowledge quiz in Gujarati language.
Gujarati sahitya Quiz In Gujarati
Normally, General Knowledge is Very difficult to remember. Also general knowledge is not Stored In small book. If you have to remember general knowledge for long time then you have to Test Your GK Time To Time. Most Of Gujarat Government and private jobs Exams are taken base on GK. So Here We Come With Lot's Of General Knowledge Quiz In Gujarati, Play Them And Test Your GK.
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Many Government Jobs Are Upcoming, So You Are Doing Preparation For That Exams. In All Exams Like Police, Talati, Clark, etc. GK in Cover most important And Highest Part. If You General Knowledge Is Powerful Then You Will Be Able To Crack Any Exam. Top Level Exams Like GPSC And UPSC Exam Paper's Most Of Question Is Taken From General Knowledge.
Gujarati General Knowledge Quiz Available Here Is Very Simple And Objective Type Quiz. In Every Quiz Total 10 Question Added, You Have To Give Answer Of All Questions. Answer Selection Will Be From Given 4 Options.
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RAR (Roshal Archive) is one of well known archive file format available in compress technology. It's developed by Eugene Roshal (Russian Software Engineer). Free version which only can read (extract) in Linux are PeaZip and unrar. The shareware version also available in Linux.
Although RARLAB distribute the source code and binaries (not under free software license), it's only can extract not create the RAR archive. I think that's the reason why 'rar' is not popular in Linux community.
To extract 'rar' file in Linux Ubuntu you need additional program.
Before you follow the instruction below, make sure you are connected to the internet.
First, open Linux Terminal (Applications > Accessories > Terminal) and type $sudo apt-get install unrar.


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Viking Ship Vouchers
If you would like to give a gift of a family pass on the Viking Ship
Call Viking Mike on 086 262 1136
The Viking Longships have been sailing around our coasts since 795. The River Shannon is the main artery through the country and as we know the Vikings arrived by river in Clonmacnois in 842 which is 90 minutes downstream from Athlone and by ship is the perfect way to approach this famous monastic site. The Lough Ree Cruise (approx 75 minutes) goes upstream to the lake calling en route to the Hodson Bay and returns. Why don't you board the Viking Ship which departs from the quayside at Athlone Castle to Lough Ree the 'Lake of the Kings' or check out our schedule to Clonmacnois.
Viking Rules
The Captain reserves the right to refuse passage & to change sailing times, schedules and embarkation/disembarkation point without prior notice and some sailings may also be subject to minimum numbers.
Departs & returns to the quayside at Athlone Castle unless otherwise stated.
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The University of Wisconsin-Madison's Writing Center's mission is to help undergraduate and graduate students in all disciplines become more effective, more confident writers. In support of this mission, we offer what we call "outreach" as part of our Writing Across the Curriculum program and dedication to the University's pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, and service.
Please read below for more information about Writing Center Outreach. Or click on the links in the right navigation bar to go directly to information about specific types of outreach or the process of scheduling a visit.
Brief Introductions to Writing Center Services
Each semester Writing Center instructors make brief outreach presentations in many courses that include writing assignments. During such a presentation, a Writing Center instructor explains how Writing Center instruction can help students as they work on course papers and encourages students to take advantage of Writing Center instruction, i.e., face-to-face and one-on-one instruction in our main location and satellites, online instruction, classes, and information about writing on our website.
To help the Writing Center instructor prepare for the class visit, she or he will also ask you specifically about what writing activities your students are doing and what concerns about writing you and your students have.
"Co-Teaching" in Your Classroom
Writing Center instructors can also visit your undergaduate or graduate class to teach a brief unit on writing customized for your students. In classes, the instructor will work closely with the professor or TA of the course to construct a lesson on writing specifically geared for the writing students are expected to do. This typically requires planning through email or phone or face-to-face meetings with the Writing Center instructor. The expectation is that the course instructor will play an active role in both developing the lesson and the teaching when the WC instructor visits.
Group Meetings
Our instructors also visit events offered by various campus departments and programs such as International Academic Programs and the Graduate Student Collaborative to teach about a wide variety of writing.
New Student Orientations
Each fall our instructors attend many new student orientation sessions and either give a brief, one-time introduction to Writing Center services or operate an information booth alongside many other campus organizations and groups. Instructors bring with them a wide variety of handouts about our various services and speak with students about using the Writing Center.
Scheduling a Visit
Scheduling a visit is easy. However, we recommend making your request as early as possible in the semester. We will do our best, but due to our limited resources, we may not be able to fulfill all requests as the semester progresses.
The process is as follows: (1) Fill out the request form; (2) the Outreach Coordinator will confirm via email your request and inform you that she or he is arranging for an instructor to work with you; (3) once a instructor is found, that instructor will contact you directly to schedule and plan for the visit.


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For the
lazy busy person, because a lot is going through during the day, he or she sometimes ends up just washing his or her face before heading to sleep. But little do we know, washing alone is not enough. We need to thoroughly remove any dirt buildup acquired throughout the day. We also need to nourish our skin in order to help repair itself overnight. That is why I have to extend my patience in dealing with my face at night.
I am a fan of Korean skin care, but they have a 10 to 17-step process. Since I don't really have the time to do a very long one, I've shortened it. Only enough to address my skin's concerns.
I am going to share what I usually do to my face before I go to sleep.
- Removing of makeup
- If I am too tired to do this, I only use makeup removing wipes. Most of the time, I use oil cleansers. I have an oily skin and I had doubts about applying oil on my face. The first time I did it, my skin didn't break out and it felt softer. Removing make up is really important because dirt and makeup contain stuff that are harmful to the skin. Not to mention, they also speed up skin aging.
- Cleansing
- I prefer using a foaming cleanser to thoroughly remove makeup and dirt residues that weren't taken care of the makeup remover. But I usually go with what's available in my arsenal. With the help of my facial massager and its nylon brush head, the job is done faster.
- Scrubbing
- To exfoliate and get rid of dead skin.
- I only do this twice a month, since frequent scrubbing can irritate the skin. It also makes the skin produce more oil because scrubbing tends to dry the skin.
- Toning
- Never ever use an alcohol-based toner (astringents). The purpose of toner is to hydrate the skin and to prepare it to receive additional nutrients. It also neutralizes your skin's pH level. Get a good one that doesn't contain alcohol. Your skin will definitely thank you.
- Moisturizing
- Things I use in this step would vary (serums, emulsions, ampoules, essences, sheet masks,sleeping masks, oils, etc). There are a lot actually, but what you need to remember is that the thicker ones go last. You don't have to use them all. Just pick those that will address your skin care problems. For me, I choose the ones that are anti-aging and brightening.
- Personally, sheet masks are my favorites. They tend to force all the ingredients into your skin. I let a sheet stay on my face for 15-20 mins. Every time I wake up, my skin feels softer. I use sheet masks twice a week (I used to do it every night but it's too expensive).
- Using of eye products
- The skin around the eyes is sensitive. Therefore, it needs extra care. To address this, I use eye gels or eye patches. Most of the ones I tried have a cooling effect and made my eyes relax.
When I am dead tired, I always have one of these kept somewhere and it only takes 3 steps:
A friend introduced this to me when she went to South Korea.
How about you? What are your night time rituals? Let me know and comment below.