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STOCKTON - A few jurors were in tears after listening to a prosecutor's dramatic argument in the slaying of 23-year-old Dalene Carlson, whose nude and decomposing body was found in an Escalon cornfield two months after her disappearance.
STOCKTON - A few jurors were in tears after listening to a prosecutor's dramatic argument in the slaying of 23-year-old Dalene Carlson, whose nude and decomposing body was found in an Escalon cornfield two months after her disappearance.
Did Jason Gilley, who is on trial, kill Carlson in cold blood to stop her from revealing that he raped her?
Or did the two have consensual sex, as Gilley says, and her death came at someone else's hands?
A prosecutor presented his theory with a stack of circumstantial evidence, and a public defender aimed to sow doubt in the minds of jurors, as the attorneys delivered closing arguments Thursday in Gilley's trial.
Deputy District Attorney Robert Himelblau theorizes that Gilley lured Carlson - the two were friends - to his home with alcohol after they left a north Stockton bar; that he raped her in the home and took her to a cornfield to dispose of her.
Gilley has told investigators the two had consensual sex and Carlson, upset about the encounter, was yelling at him and attempting to jump out of the moving vehicle as he gave her a ride.
Arguing for premeditated murder, Himelblau contended that Carlson was upset because she hadn't given consent, and that when they left the home that night Gilley brought his .22-caliber Jennings handgun with him.
"Why bring the gun to take her home?" Himelblau asked. "Because you were never going to take her."
What was going through her head when she was being marched in that corn field?" Himelblau asked. " ... The defendant had Dalene strip and kneel down with her hands behind her head.
"I can't tell you that she was pleading for her life," Himelblau said.
"I wish I could transport you there," he added.
Before her disappearance on Aug. 7, 2011, Carlson had only recently moved to Stockton from Idaho to jump-start her future. She had broken up with her boyfriend days before she disappeared and was beginning a new relationship with James Cosens, another person in her group of friends, Himelblau said.
According to text messages, it appears Gilley also had a sexual interest in Carlson.
Phone records show Gilley sent 201 text messages to Carlson within a three-day span ending Aug. 7, including incessant requests for her panties and photos of her buttocks.
She would dismiss them, laugh them off.
Among the messages Himelblau read: "Do you have any boy shorts. Those are my favorite."
Cellphone tower data show the approximate movements of Gilley and Carlson. And the prosecution's diagrams of the towers that picked up the phone activity show Carlson's phone was in the Manteca area the morning she went missing.
Himelblau also said Gilley was the one who was sending messages to Cosens that morning, pretending to be Carlson, and the charts showed one of those messages pinged to a tower that covers Gilley's home. Other tower data for her text messages had been discarded by the phone company.
Gilley gave a number or conflicting statements to investigators after Carlson's disappearance.
"He killed her because he raped her, and he didn't want that information to get out," Himelblau said.
In his closing arguments, Deputy Public Defender Michael Bullard addressed the emotional aspects of the case.
"I can tell by the look on your faces that it's been very difficult," he told jurors. Bullard thanked them for their service and set a reminder that jurors are supposed to be fair and set sympathy aside.
"Jason Gilley did not rape Dalene Carlson. He did not kidnap her. He did not kill her," Bullard said.
Bullard asked jurors to scrutinize the evidence, adding that some of it also corroborates Gilley's accounts.
"You have to be so sure of the truth, of the charges, that you would never want to change your mind," he said.
Bullard urged them that if one reasonable doubt exists, they are obligated to render a verdict of not guilty.
"It's better to find someone who might be guilty not guilty than it is to find somebody who is not guilty guilty," he said.
Gilley has lied, Bullard admitted.
"But I also expect that you will scrutinize some of his reasons," Bullard said.
Gilley, he said, became the primary suspect after investigators discovered the Food 4 Less store surveillance video that showed the defendant and Carlson together. "He was under a microscope," Bullard said.
Bullard also said that items seized from Gilley's home - his grandmother's car and the clothing he was wearing Aug. 7 - were not presented in court as containing DNA evidence.
"I can tell you if there was any bit of evidence remotely connecting Jason to the shooting, you would have heard it," Bullard said.
Gilley has told investigators he dropped off Carlson in Modesto the morning she went missing, and it was the last he had seen of her.
In response to the cellphone records, Bullard countered that the cellphone expert is paid for his services by the prosecution. He said the expert witness also would not answer Bullard's questions outside of court.
The charts, Bullard contends, do not accurately show the full extent of the towers' coverage.
"We don't know the signal strength of the towers," he said. "We don't know how far they go."
Closing arguments Thursday lasted until 4 p.m. with breaks. Attorneys are expected to continue arguments today before jurors begin deliberating Gilley's fate.
Gilley is facing a potential maximum term of life in prison without the possibility of parole.
Contact reporter Jennie Rodriguez-Moore at (209) 943-8564 or firstname.lastname@example.com. Visit her blog at recordnet.com/courtsblog.


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The JF-17 Block III will likely have AESA
One alternative may be to develop a new JF-17 variant that does have enough range, payload and speed to effectively replace the Mirages.
What I know is that the Block II have the AESA, and after 150 jets the 50 Block I will be upgraded to Block II. Block III will remain on the drawing board until the first 150 jets. The new platform to replace the Mirages will be a long haul twin jet.

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The much-anticipated IRONMAN Lake Tahoe was a huge success this weekend, despite chilly temperatures and a dusting of snow the night before. Chris McDonald and Asa Lundstrom took the titles in the pro race, while hundreds of age-groupers heard Mike Reilly call them an IRONMAN for the first time. All photos by Andrew Loehman.
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Laguna Art Museum
307 Cliff Drive
(949) 494-8971
Open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. seven days a week. Open until 9 p.m. during First Thursdays Art Walk. Admission is $12 for adults and $10 for seniors, students and active military. Children younger than 12 are admitted for free. The museum is closed on the Fourth of July, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's days. Free admission on First Thursdays Art Walk nights.
Current show:
Until May 20: Works from the collection representing artists who worked in California in the late 19th and early 20th centuries is on view in the upstairs gallery.
Laguna Canyon Artists
3251 Laguna Canyon Road
Laguna College of Art & Design
2222 Laguna Canyon Road
(949) 376-6000
Gallery hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Free admission.
February: Art of Chris Sanders, animator of movies "Lilo & Stitch" and "How to Train Your Dragon."
Carl E Smith Fine Art - CES / FA
2075-2097 Laguna Canyon Road Unit B
[seven-degrees] gallery
891 Laguna Canyon Road
(949) 376-1555
Southern California Artists Assn.
3251 Laguna Canyon Road F3
(949) 715-6767
484 North Gallery
484 N. Coast Hwy.
(949) 715-4578
Open noon to 6 p.m. daily
Original paintings and vintage prints
Works by Art Guevara.
AR4T Space— Artists Republic for Tomorrow
210 N. Coast Hwy.
Winter hours: 3 to 8 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday
Multimedia gallery featuring fine art from the world of youth culture.
Until March 24: Dennis McNett solo exhibition: "Wolfbat Shamans and the Whale of Gratitude."
Blue Jay Gallery
352 N. Coast Hwy.
(949) 584-0777
Contemporary Russian art.
Gallery McCollum
206 N. Coast Hwy.
(949) 497-4027
The George Gallery
354 N. Coast Hwy.
(949) 715-4377
"Accomplished," contemporary art by seven female artists.
Sue Greenwood Fine Art
330 N. Coast Hwy.
(949) 494-0669
Until Feb. 25: Winter group show with Maurice Gray, Marianne Kolb, Inez Storer and Terry Turrell.
Hobrecht Sports Art
350 N. Coast Hwy.
(949) 945-3283
11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday
JoAnneArtman Gallery
326 N. Coast Hwy.
(949) 510-5481
Through March 31: "Exuberance: New Works" by Colombian-American Artist America Martin.
Laguna North Gallery
376 N. Coast Hwy.
(949) 494-4324
Landscapes, seascapes, still-lifes and plein-air by award-winning artists: Kirsten Anderson, Storm Case, Jean Choi, Patti Cliffton, Kevin Davidson, Laurie Downey, Julie Christiansen-Dull, Kathy Esnard, Christine Hooker, Margaret Jamison, Linda Johnson, Pam Panattoni, Elaine Ruettiger and Albert Stanchfield.
Lu Martin Galleries
372 N. Coast Hwy.
Open daily
(949) 494-8074
Continuing exhibition of Zen inspired paintings by Canadian artist Martin Beaupre, local artist David Palmer's unique "Fallen Heroes" series of portraits painted on bullet casings, and other fine paintings of various styles by 15 regional and International artists.
Quorum Art Gallery
374 N. Coast Hwy.
(949) 494-4422
The Quorum Art Gallery is a cooperative association of 12 local artists and a guest artist, which allows us to provide our guests with diverse styles and an impressive collection of fine art paintings. "Aspen Glow on the Minarets" by Mike Kinney is featured.
S Cube Gallery
346 N. Coast Hwy.
(949) 376-8800
Until March 18: Mexican sculptor Paco Esnayra: "Introspection."
Sandstone Gallery
384A N. Coast Hwy.
(949) 497-6775
Open noon to 5 p.m. Wednesday to Monday and Tuesday by appointment.
Until Feb. 27: "Beneath the Surface," monotypes by Anne Moore; and "It Figures," works on paper by Marge Chapman. Also exhibiting are contemporary artists KL Heagen, Howard Hitchcock, Sunny Kim, Mada Leach, Marjorie Sanders and Lynn Welker.
Whelan Galleries
353 N. Coast Hwy. No. A
(949) 494-5076
Showcasing original fine art oil paintings and rare classic book cover illustrations by Patrick Whelan.
Annette Wimmer Fine Art
238 N. Coast Hwy.
(949) 494-3700
Len Wood's Indian Territory Inc.
305-D N. Coast Hwy.
(949) 497-5747
Art Cube Gallery
266 Forest Ave.
(949) 376-8800
BC Space Gallery
235 Forest Ave.
(949) 497-1880
Gallery open 1 to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays and by appointment.
"Homeless in Paradise," photographs of homeless people in Southern California by Faye Chapman and Tim Carmody, juxtaposed with photographs by Genaro Molino.
Peter Blake Gallery
435 Ocean Ave.
(949) 376-9994
Ed Moses and Jimi Gleason
City Hall Gallery
505 Forest Ave.
Open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday
Through March 9: "Visual Tales from Eire and England," Laguna College study abroad program exhibit. Art Walk reception, 5 to 6 p.m. Feb. 2.
Coffin/Fulton Fine Art
301 Forest Ave. (upstairs)
(949) 497-2214
Figurative and landscape work by A. Jane Fulton and Lesanne Coffin.
Dawson Cole Fine Art
326 Glenneyre St.
(949) 497-4988
DeBilzan Gallery
224 Forest Ave.
(949) 494-2406 or (727) 804-7649
Essence Gallery
577 S. Coast Hwy.
(949) 494-8224
Original contemporary and traditional works of art from local and international artists.
Fingerhut Gallery
210A Forest Ave.
(949) 376-6410
Artwork by contemporary and 20th century artists.
Green Cube Gallery
264 Forest Ave.
(949) 494-1550
Kimerlee Curyl works depicting wild mustangs.
Kush Fine Art
265 Forest Ave.
(949) 376-8017
Featuring original oils, limited edition giclees on canvas and sculptures of Vladimir Kush and eight other artists.
Laguna Art Group
570 S. Coast Hwy.
(949) 715-1860
Clark Little Gallery
550 S. Coast Hwy.
Gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sundays.
Featuring surfing photography by Clark Little.
The Lobby Gallery
Hotel Laguna
425 S. Coast Hwy.
(714) 787-4583
William Merrill Gallery
611 S. Coast Hwy.
(949) 464-0067
Miranda Galleries
417 S. Coast Hwy.
(949) 497-4491
Miranda Galleries features international and contemporary artwork from all over the world, including an extensive collection of sculpture, fine art glass and works on canvas and paper.
Pacific Edge Gallery
540 S. Coast Hwy., No. 112
(949) 494-0491
Showcasing Laguna Beach painters.
The Signature Gallery Laguna
220 Forest Ave.
Open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Wednesday; 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday through Saturday; and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday
(949) 376-4244
Showcasing artwork by Charles H. Pabst, Cara Pabst Moran, Jenny Simon, Sue Averell, sculptures by Kira, and fountains by Wolfgang Vaatz.
Swenson Fine Art
460 S. Coast Hwy.
(949) 376-1122
Townley Gallery
570 S. Coast Hwy.
(949) 715-1860
Through March: "TechnoScape Past and Present, Which Brings Us to the Future."
Village Gallery
502 S. Coast Hwy.
(949) 494-3552
Viszolay Gallery
577 S. Coast Hwy.
(949) 497-0951
Oil paintings and reproductions of Hawaii, Laguna Beach, Catalina and other Southern California scenes by artist-in-residence Walter Viszolay.
Wells Fargo Bank
260 Ocean Ave.
(949) 494-1145
Open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Admission is free.
"Cars," work by 10 artists.
Whitney Gallery
305 Forest Ave.
(949) 497-4322
Open daily.
Artist Eye Laguna Gallery
1294-A S. Coast Hwy.
(949) 497-5898
A cooperative venture of 16 local artists in watercolor, oil, acrylic and mixed media, as well as photography and sculpture.
February: Featured artist is landscape photographer Nick Carver.
Bluebird Gallery
1540 S. Coast Hwy.
(949) 497-5377
Specializing in California Impressionist paintings. Featuring Felice Hrovat, Mark Cummings, Doug Stotts, William Dorsey, Joseph Aaron, George Gallo, Elaine Hughes, Stephen Schlanser and Mike Brennan.
La Bottega Dell'Acquaforte
1590 S. Coast Hwy.
(949) 497-6690
Original etchings by Italian artists including Cacciarini, Ceschin, Zec, Zaliani, Mariani, Orselli, Piazza, Caffe, Beuchat, Petro and Faraoni.
Coolsville – Roark's Studio Gallery
2894 S. Coast Hwy.
(949) 376-2048
Open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, and Saturday and Sunday by appointment.
Specializing in underwater photography, "Liquescent," of dancers and other subjects by Roark Gourley. Also contemporary paintings and sculpture by Roark and Michelle Gourley.
The Cottage Gallery
1524 S. Coast Hwy.
(949) 497-8932
Cove Gallery
1492 S. Coast Hwy. No. 8
(949) 494-1878
Introducing four new artists who have joined the gallery: JoAnn Unger, Mary Lehner, Barbara van Rooyan and Sandy Clark.
DeMossa Gallery
1294-D S. Coast Hwy.
(949) 715-9229
Open noon to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday.
DeRu's Fine Arts
1590 S. Coast Hwy.
(949) 376-3785
February: "Beauty & Light" Early California Impressionists paint their views of California and beyond.
FOA South
1006 S. Coast Hwy.
(949) 494-1145
Open 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday.
Through March: Selections from the Festival of Arts permanent collection.
Ivan Guaderrama Original Arts Gallery
1452 S. Coast Hwy.
(310) 383-5051
Mixed media works by Ivan Guaderrama.
H Gallery
1294-B S. Coast Hwy.
(949) 497-5578
Featuring a collection of 20th Century masters. Dali, Picasso, Miro, Vasarely, Erte, graphics and originals.
Joseph Wise Fine Art Gallery
1550 S. Coast Hwy.
(949) 376-7902
Presenting contemporary and modern art, frescoes and oils; indoor and outdoor serpentine stone sculpture.
Kuhnert's Art Gallery
1493 Glenneyre St.
(949) 494-0676
Open daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and by appointment
Celebrating 26 years of featuring the original paintings, serigraphs, posters and digital prints of Manfred H. Kuhnert.
Lang Fine Art
The Art Center
1450 S. Coast Hwy.
(949) 494-1397
1590 S. Coast Hwy.
(949) 315-5015
Featuring paintings by owner/artist Todd Kenyon and Mark Kerckhoff, and photography by Tom Lamb.
The Redfern Gallery
1540 S. Coast Hwy.
(949) 497-3356
Thirty-five years specializing in important historical American Art. Now showing works by the early California Impressionists; Guy Rose, Edgar Payne, William Wendt, Granville Redmond and contemporary painting virtuosos Macpherson, Hull and Cosby, with sculpture by Alleman and Rossi.
Salt Fine Art
1492 S. Coast Hwy., Suite 3
(949) 715-5554
Specializing in Latin Contemporary including masters and emerging talent.
Until Feb. 29: "Cuba!" featuring 11 artists from Cuba.
Situ Art Gallery
1590 S. Coast Hwy.
(949) 376-6703
Featuring fine contemporary art by Mian Situ, Andrew Peters, Ruo Li, Carole Cooke, Bi Wei, Dan Goozee, Zhuo S. Liang, Longyao Le, Sandy Scott, Robert Peters and Ralph Oberg.
Vladimir Sokolov Gallery
1540 S. Coast Hwy.
(949) 494-3633
Abstract and mixed media paintings by Vladimir Sokolov, acrylics by Alexander Sokolov and laminated acrylic sculptures by Vasa.
Studio 7 Gallery – South
1590 S. Coast Hwy.
(949) 715-0012
11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily
The Vintage Poster
1476 S. Coast Hwy.
(949) 376-7422
February: Rene Gruau Cabaret and Fashion designs.
Watercolor Gallery
1492 S. Coast Hwy., Suite 7
(949) 494-8838


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Oxford Mail: Sir Tony calls time on 32-year career as an Oxfordshire MP
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Memories: Sir Tony, pictured at his constituency home last year, when he celebrated 30 years as Banbury MP
The 64-year-old Conservative was first elected in 1983 and served in Margaret Thatcher's Government, but has said the new fixed term parliaments mean he runs the risk of becoming a 'lame duck'.
Speaking about his decision, Sir Tony said: "One of the consequences of now having five-year fixed term parliaments is that if I succeed in being re-elected at the forthcoming General Election, given my age, most people will assume that parliament will be my last.
"I think this creates a danger that I may be unable to be as effective as I would wish to be, and that the constituency will be distracted from more important issues by the need to choose my successor.
"So after careful thought over the summer recess and discussions with my family, I have decided to stand down at the next General Election."
Sir Tony had already been selected as the Conservatives' candidate for next year's election. Chris Rowland, the election agent for the North Oxfordshire Conservative Association, said its executive committee will set out a timetable for the selection of a new candidate.
He said: "At this stage it is anyone's game. We should have a candidate by the end of the year at the latest and I envisage that we would have someone by late November.
"The news has just come through and it has come as a surprise to everyone, but I think we can understand his reasons."
In his time as MP, Sir Tony has seen the expansion of Bicester and Banbury, the extension of the M40 from Oxford and the rail link to London Marylebone, which is currently being built.
At the 2010 General Election he won a majority of more than 18,000 – the second largest in Oxfordshire.
Barry Wood, leader of Cherwell District Council, said he was expecting a large number of applicants for the role of Conservative parliamentary candidate.
He said: "Sir Tony is well respected by all sides at Cherwell District Council because he is a responsive constituency MP.
"He has been a great friend to the council and a mentor and coach to me personally."
Prime Minister David Cameron, who represents the neighbouring constituency of Witney, said: "Sir Tony has been a first-class MP for 32 years and my neighbour for 13 of those. He has held various ministerial posts and served the people of North Oxfordshire with great dedication and vigour.
"Not only has he been the finest example of an MP, but he will also be missed by the party and by me."
Career highlights
A barrister by profession, Sir Tony Baldry was first elected to Parliament in 1983, succeeding Conservative Neil Marten as MP for Banbury.
Before being elected, he had served as personal assistant to Maurice MacMillan, the Chief Secretary to the Treasury, and also to Margaret Thatcher, both before and after she was elected leader of the Conservative Party.
In the 1980s he served as Parliamentary Private Secretary to a number of ministers and Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State in the Department of Energy.
Under John Major, in 1995 he became Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, which he held until the Conservatives lost the 1997 General Election.
He was appointed Second Church Estates Commissioner in 2010 and was knighted in The Queen's Birthday Honours List two years later.
Earlier this year he was made an honorary citizen of Somalia for his work as co-chairman of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Somalia and Somaliland.
By the time he stands down in May, he will be the longest serving MP for North Oxfordshire since the early 19th century. He is already the county's longest serving current MP.


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Bosh won't surrender | Davis feeling explosive | Shot changed Kyrie | Clips wanted K.G.
No. 1: Bosh says it's not over — He may have flunked the training camp physical. The Heat may be doing everything they can to keep him at a distance. Friends may be whispering that it's time to move on to a life after playing in the NBA. But veteran Chris Bosh says the latest "little setback" is only motivating him to keep moving forward in his quest to return to the court. Ira Winderman of the Sun Sentinel has the story:
"That doesn't stop me from wanting to share my creative side with you guys and hoping that you want to come along on the journey with me," he said of his failed physical in his video post. "So, just because the journey has ups and downs doesn't mean that I will stop sharing with you guys. So I will just continue to share, despite what's going on.
"Little setbacks happen, but that doesn't change my intentions and what I want accomplish. So, I hope you continue to watch. I hope you continue to really just take in my journey and just come along with me, with the ups and the downs. So it's a down moment right now, but everything's going to be all right."
With that, Bosh went ahead with the online release of the second chapter of his documentary "Rebuilt" that is featured on the LeBron James-operated digital outlet Uninterrupted, a chapter titled "Renewal."
Among the references in Bosh's documentaries have been ones to former Florida Panthers forward Tomas Fleischmann, who has pushed past similar issues with blood clotting to return to the NHL. On Friday, however, Fleischmann failed his physical amid a tryout with the Minnesota Wild, leaving his career in doubt, as well.
Bosh's latest documentary installment was updated to include the statement, "On the eve of the 2016-17 season, the Miami Heat have not cleared Chris to play. It is Chris' hope that he can return to playing basketball."


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(CBS News) President Obama returned to the White House Wednesday morning from Afghanistan, where he signed a security agreement pledging U.S. support through 2024. Hours after he left Afghanistan, the Taliban set off a bomb in Kabul that killed seven civilians.
The president's visit came one year to the day after Navy SEALs killed Osama bin Laden. Hia terror group, al Qaeda, is now run by Ayman al Zawahiri, a physician and long-time bin Laden top deputy. So is al Qaeda still a threat? CBS News correspondent Bob Orr takes a look.
The world first met Dr. Ayman al Zawahiri as an angry young man, railing in English from a courtroom cell in Cairo. "We are here. The real Islamic front," he said back then.
That was 30 years ago when Zawahiri was an Islamic revolutionary in Egypt. He was arrested with hundreds of others for the assassination of Egyptian President Anwar Sadat. After three years in prison, Zawahiri left Egypt for a lifetime of terror.
Experts: Al Qaeda "under pressure, in disarray"
US officials: Core al Qaeda 'essentially gone'
Terrorism experts: U.S. safer with bin Laden dead, but not safe
In 1998, he joined forces with Osama bin Laden. As al Qaeda's "Number Two," Zawahiri was at the core of every major attack, including 9/11. Following bin Laden's killing by U.S. Navy SEALs, Zawahiri seized control.
"He is as deadly a threat as we faced before," said Bruce Riedel, who spent three decades at the CIA chasing al Qaeda. He said Zawahiri wants to tighten his grip on the terror network.
"Zawahiri, to cement his authority, has to carry out terror," Riedel said. "He has to produce a significant terrorist attack which has his fingerprints on it."
"So to establish his credentials -- his standing in the terror world -- he needs to attack?" asked Orr.
"Sooner or later. You can't just talk about terror and expect to be regarded as a terrorist mastermind. You've got to orchestrate terror."
But Zawahiri's al Qaeda, centered in Pakistan, has been battered by relentless drone strikes and may not be capable of another large-scale attack. So Zawahiri has used a dozen audio and video messages since bin Laden's death to inspire strikes by al Qaeda affiliates and homegrown radicals within the U.S.
Juan Zarate, who was on the National Security Council of the George W. Bush White House, said Zawahiri's propaganda might help the U.S. find him. "Any time he pops his head up, like a prairie dog, he can be found or [a trace] back to him can be found."
"So the dilemma for Zawahiri is he needs to message to stay relevant. But when he messages, he becomes vulnerable?" Orr asked.
"That's right," said Zarate.
U.S. officials say if they get a clear shot at Zawahiri, they'll take it. Riedel said he suspects Zawahiri, like bin Laden, is hiding in a populated center somewhere deep inside Pakistan.
"Is it important to take Zawahiri off the battlefield?" Orr asked Riedel.
"Absolutely. This is a resourceful and smart guy, and it's important that we get him as soon as possible."
Zawahiri lacks bin Laden's charisma, and core al Qaeda is down to a few hundred members. But counterterrorism officials say it would be a big mistake to underestimate the Egyptian doctor.


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Today, clocks throughout the United States jump forward an hour to mark the beginning of Daylight Saving Time. The economic and energy benefits of DST have been hotly debated for nearly a century, but does it pose a health risk?
All our American readers (except those in Hawaii, Arizona, and various territories) skipped the hour between 2 and 3 A.M. this morning, creating the much dreaded 23 hour day, which somehow the promise of a 25 hour day in November never quite makes up for. The practice was first instituted in the United States back in 1918 to help the war effort, as adding more daylight to the afternoon was thought to conserve fuel and improve efficiency.
The practice was unpopular, and it was abolished shortly after the war. President Franklin Roosevelt restored the practice in 1942 as a year-round practice known as "War Time", and this lasted until September 1945. By that time, the concept of Daylight Saving Time had caught on, and it became national policy by the mid-sixties.
The actual benefits of Daylight Saving Time remain controversial. People's livelihoods can be dramatically affected by DST, both positively and negatively - retail and sports events both benefit from extra daylight, while farming and forms of evening entertainment that need night to help set the mood are more adversely affected, not to mention things that rely on precise synchronized timekeeping, which can include everything from business meetings to travel and medical devices. The impact of DST on energy consumption is very difficult to figure out based on the available data, which tends to be either woefully incomplete or entirely contradictory.
But does DST actually affect people's health? Can losing one hour in March and gaining one back in November really matter to a person's general wellness? According to Yale researcher Dr. Xiaoyong Yang, the answer is actually yes, under certain circumstances:
"Most people don't have much of a problem - they can adjust their body clock quickly. Eventually, after a couple of days, they already can adapt to the new schedule. But for some groups of people - people who have depression or a heart problem - there's some research that suggests that [they] have a higher risk of suicide and heart attack."
There's some evidence to back up that assertion. A 2008 Australian study found that men are more likely to commit suicide in the first few weeks after Daylight Saving Time begins than any other time in the year, and in the same year Swedish researchers found that serious heart attacks jump 6% to 10% during the first three workdays after DST. It's a subtle effect, but even this slight disruption to people's normal body clocks can have serious effects on those who are already dealing with serious medical conditions.
Dr. Yang suspects the shifts in biological rhythms brought on by DST can actually trigger inflammatory or metabolic reactions in the body's cells. For most people, these events are of little consequence, but individuals with depression or serious heart problems are at more of a risk.
This might not be enough to simply do away with Daylight Saving Time, but it's certainly a reminder of just how finely-tuned our biological rhythms are and how important a good night's sleep really can be. Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm going to completely disregard that lesson and stay up until 4:00 in the morning...or is it 3:00?
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Steeped in the shadows of Chicago, Kill Memory Crash follow 2003's When the Blood Turns Black with their first full-length, American Automatic, ushering in a new era of industrial music with a calculated assault on the post-Warp electronic scene. Each song on American Automatic develops the band's exploration of the prickly outer edges of human psychology and neurosis, building a formidable musical arsenal."Riyout" sets the album's pace with a blaze of serrated rhythms and a darkly cinematic push. "Never Forget" (the first single) epitomizes the duo's sound with a storming fusion of programmed and live drums that underscores razor-edged synthesizers and an echoed vocal mantra. At the core of the band's electronic impetus is "Crash V8" (the second single), an unexpectedly poignant reflection on contemporary social anxiety that could easily rise to become an anthem for the disenfranchised. "Battery" bears the brunt of the group's rock aesthetic, thick with the schizophrenic twitch of a wracked mind, set to flanging klaxons and fuzzed guitars. Through all this, Kill Memory Crash maintain a versatility within their well-established means, becoming all the more enticing.The air of mystery about American Automatic is nearly tangible, underpinning the album's highly relevant focus on the darkness of the modern era. As such an affecting and rejuvenating fusion of rock, electro, and industrial styles, American Automatic will leave an indelible mark not only on the psyche and the dancefloor, but also on the scene from which it was born.


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The creepy, crawly and spooky fill the streets on Halloween night, but alongside them are young trick-or-treaters. Trick-or-treating has become a favorite among American families, partly because of the costumes and holiday, but mostly because of the candy. If you are raising a vegan family, this can prove a huge problem. Even if you don't believe in the act of trick-or-treating yourself, you do not want your child to feel left out, or even worse: resent you. We have many friends who are raising their children vegan and have compiled some great tips on how to survive a non-vegan Halloween.
1) Vegan Candy: Even though we would love to suggest that you hand out nuts or raisins, truth is: the neighborhood will avoid your house and possibly your treats will go to waste and be thrown out. So we suggest keeping your kiddies inside and handing out vegan treats to the neighborhood. Your children can have fun dressing up and handing out candy to the kids (as long as you have even better treat bags stashed for them to receive at the end of the night). You can get them excited by wearing costumes themselves and playing a costume guessing game with the kids that do end up on your doorstep. There are several great brands of vegan candy such as Equal Exchange Dark Chocolate Minis, Go Max Go vegan candy bars, or Allison's Gourmet vegan caramels. There are also a number of mainstream candies that are "vegan by default" such as Airheads and Chick-o-sticks. For a full list of vegan candies, check out this VegNews article.
2) Go Candy-less: In case you want to skip the candy or would rather give out something inedible, we suggest handing out stickers. Kids love stickers and it is a better alternative to nuts or raisins! You can give out Halloween-themed stickers that you can purchase almost anywhere during October. If you would like to spread the message of being kind to animals, you could order these cute PETA stickers. They come with cute sayings and animals, packed with friendly messages such as "Be Bunny's Honey" and "I'm Not a Nugget." PETA also just released these great horror themed vegan buttons, our favorite is the vampire one stating "Don't Suck, Go Vegan." If you would rather not blatantly promote animal rights you could also hand out other popular items such as Silly Banz, Light Bracelets, or any other small toy children can enjoy.
3) Throw a Party: Instead of trick-or-treating, suggest throwing a costume party to your children instead. This way, you can provide the treats and make Halloween complete for your entire family. Use the list above for vegan candy suggestions, and you can also bake some tasty vegan treats such as Pumpkin Cupcakes or Cookies. For more vegan recipes, look no further than our vegan recipe archive. Throwing your own party can ensure your child gets the full holiday experience and you don't have to worry about non-vegan treats being served. If your children get invited to another Halloween party, be sure to call ahead and make a vegan alternative to bring along. Check this list out for more party planning ideas.
4) Trick-or Treat Vegan Style: If you still want your children to have an authentic trick-or-treating Halloween, be sure to only frequent vegan households. How do you know where you can get vegan treats? A new website has just been launched entitled No Trick Treats, which allows vegan families to register what goodies they will be handing out. The information is then compiled into a map which will show whether a family is serving vegan, organic, raw, non-food and/or other diet specifics. The website is very new, but hopefully more families will be adding soon. If you are giving out vegan snacks, please take the time to register on the site so people know to come to you! If you can't find many homes in your area on this site, consider talking with your neighbors ahead of time and even dropping off vegan candy to be given to your children when you knock on the door.


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VAIL — Vail Valley boutique real estate company Ascent Sotheby's International Realty is expanding its client service offerings with the addition of a new luxury vacation rental division. Designed to match the needs of clients interested in vacationing and renting a condo, home or private residence in the Vail/Beaver Creek area, the new program is headed by Vail-based marketing specialist Alana Hanks, whose background is in hospitality services and vacation property management.
Ranging from two bedroom/two bath condos in the heart of Vail Village to a private home on the Vail Golf Course to a 12,000 square-foot Italian-inspired luxury estate near Beaver Creek, Ascent Sotheby's International Realty vacation rental division has access to hundreds of properties in the resort markets of Vail and Beaver Creek as well as the surrounding area, tailoring options based on each client's needs, budget and party size.
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"Alana's knowledge and experience has enabled Ascent Sotheby's International Realty to develop a turn-key vacation rental property program for our clients looking to vacation in the Vail Valley," said Tye Stockton, partner and co-owner. "It also serves a resource to our brokers who are fielding many vacation rental inquiries."
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Alfred J. Follett of the Town of Tonawanda, former president of the union at the Dunlop Tire plant, died Sunday in DeMay Living Facility, Newark, N.Y., after a lengthy struggle with dementia. He was 70.
Born in Buffalo, he was a graduate of Kenmore East High School and began working at Dunlop as a laborer in 1966. He was head of United Rubber Workers Local 135 during the early 1990s and is credited with helping to save the plant from closure.
Mr. Follett was a longtime member of the Brighton Volunteer Fire Company.
Surviving are a son, Paul; a daughter, Colleen Rogers; a brother, Fred; and four sisters, Bonnie Sindoni, Patty Ann Szaflarski, Renee Donovan and Tammy Aznoe.
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Wayland recognizes honor students at luncheon
Wayland Baptist University students from honor society and the Honors Program were recognized Friday at a special luncheon.
Dr. James Reckner, director of The Vietnam Center at Texas Tech University, was guest speaker for the luncheon. A veteran of two tours in Vietnam, Reckner spoke of the importance of service.
"Service to our nation is ennobling, regardless of when or where you serve," he said.
Reckner recalled working for a Royal Navy officer who used a nautical phrase to compliment others: "That fellow sure knows which way is north." Using that same analogy, Reckner challenged students to set clear goals for success.
"Do you know which way is north? Can you chart a course for success?" he asked. "We have to know where north is or you'll set off without a destination. Until you discover the true north in your own life, you'll never be able to reach the goal."
During the luncheon, members of Alpha Chi, Alpha Psi Omega, Kappa Delta Pi, Phi Alpha Theta and Psi Chi were recognized, as were students enrolled in the honors program and those receiving Pioneer Scholarships from the university. Graduating senior Emily Stewart received a certificate after giving a brief presentation on her honors thesis, titled "Transcription Factor FNA Expression in the MA-10 Mouse Leydig Cell Line."
Reckner founded the Vietnam Center at Tech in 1989 and teaches military history there. He serves as a member of the Secretary of the Navy's Advisory Subcommittee on Naval History. He has written two books on military history.


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Our emphasis on conservation and a village ethos stands alongside a commitment to luxurious accommodation, fine cuisine and exceptional service. In 1993, Londolozi became the first game reserve in the world to be accorded Relais & Châteaux status.
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Today's unemployment data contain gloomy news. Gloomy, but expected. The interpretation of the data is even worse.
First, the data. Unemployment rose to 10.2 percent last month, breaking the double digit barrier. Most people expected it to happen, though the job loss (190,000) was a bit worse than most economic forecasts (175,000). We can maybe be happy that the October job loss wasn't as high as September (263,000), but this modest deceleration doesn't mean much to the 15.7 million people without work, the 9.3 million people working part-time but looking for full-time, or the 3.2 million people who are discouraged or marginally attached to the work force and barely even looking anymore. Nearly 20 percent of the workforce isn't where it wants to be.
In other words, it's bad. You don't need me or the Bureau of Labor Statistics to tell you that.
The interesting part is where it's bad and what to do about it.
The biggest job losses in October were in construction (62,000) and manufacturing (61,000). In the last year, these sectors have lost over 2.5 million jobs between them. Job losses in these sectors hurt worse than most other sectors. Manufacturing jobs have a bigger economic "multiplier" than other sectors, creating more jobs and more economic activity around them. Manufacturing creates jobs "downstream," as production workers buy sandwiches from restaurants; and "upstream," as steelworkers and coal miners work to provide raw material. The benefits of construction obviously count for more and last longer than just the construction itself. Anybody who doesn't live in a cave knows that.
But manufacturing and construction are losing more jobs than any other sector. Health care and temporary jobs are the only positive — if we can cheer sickness or a temp job.
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
This isn't just a temporary blip. Construction is sinking from the burst of the housing bubble and general economic doldrums. Manufacturing is suffering from long term structural declines and a trade policy that favors imports over domestic production.
The solution leaps out from the data. These two sectors respond most clearly to public sector investment. During this downturn, we can build roads, rail lines and bridges. During this downturn, we can fix school roofs and turn temporary trailers for overcrowded schools into permanent classrooms for eager students. During this downturn, we can build the windmills and install the solar cells to move us towards energy independence. During this downturn we can rebuild a productive economy for the future.
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
Maybe a quarter of the 800 billion stimulus package pushed in this direction. We need more. First, we need more stimulus. Good old-fashioned Keynesian stimulus during the downturn. Put people to work laying those rail lines and fixing those school roofs.
Second, we need to make sure the money stays in our own economy. We can't ask American taxpayers to foot the bill or expect American workers to cheer when the windmills of the new energy economy are imported from Spain. It's no gift to our economy to fix the water main with pipes imported from China that were dumped in US markets at below market costs, driving our own domestic pipe industry out of business. We can do better. We need to do better.
I'll close with the thing we don't need, the interpretation I warned against in the beginning. The Associated Press story about today's unemployment data put it this way: "A robust economic recovery won't be sustainable if consumers don't pick up their spending."
Wrong wrong wrong. The debt-driven consumption economy was the problem. The solution is not for consumers without jobs to start spending again. The solution is to rebuild our economy. From the ground up. The old fashioned way.


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Word Origin and History for moralless (1 of 2)
mid-14c., "pertaining to character or temperament" (good or bad), from Old French moral (14c.) and directly from Latin moralis "proper behavior of a person in society," literally "pertaining to manners," coined by Cicero ("De Fato," II.i) to translate Greek ethikos (see ethics) from Latin mos (genitive moris) "one's disposition," in plural, "mores, customs, manners, morals," of uncertain origin. Perhaps sharing a PIE root with English mood (1).
Meaning "morally good, conforming to moral rules," is first recorded late 14c. of stories, 1630s of persons. Original value-neutral sense preserved in moral support, moral victory (with sense of "pertaining to character as opposed to physical action"). Related: Morally.
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"moral exposition of a story," c.1500, from moral (adj.) and from French moral and Late Latin morale.


text: OK.. we're all agreed that running things hot is bad practice.. BUT, it seems we're all talking about "office" or "computer room" environments on problems where a failure in a processor or component has high impact. Say you have an application where you don't need long life (maybe you've got a field site where things have to work for 3 months, and then it can die), but the ambient temperature is, say, 50C. Maybe some sort of remote monitoring platform system. You've got those Seagate drives with the spec for 30C, and some small number will fail every month at that temp (about 0.5% will fail in the three months). But, you'll have to go through all kinds of hassle to cool the 50C down to 30C. Maybe your choice is between "sealed box at 50C" and "vented box at 30C", in a dusty dirty environment, where the reliability impact of sucking in dust is far greater than the increased failure rate due to running hot. You just run at 50C, accepting a 10 times higher (or maybe, only 4-5 times higher) failure rate. You're still down at 5% failure rate over the three months. If you've got half a dozen units, and you write your software/design your system so you can tolerate a single failure without disaster, and you might have a cost effective solution. Yes, it requires more sophistication in writing the software. Dare I say, better software design, something that is fault tolerant? There's also the prospect, not much explored in clusters, but certainly used in modern laptops, etc. of dynamically changing computation rate according to the environment. If the temperature goes up, maybe you can slow down the computations (reducing the heat load per processor) or just turn off some processors (reducing the total heat load of the cluster). Maybe you've got a cyclical temperature environment (that sealed box out in the dusty desert), and you can just schedule your computation appropriately (compute at night, rest during the day). This kind of "resource limited" scheduling is pretty common practice in spacecraft, where you've got to trade power, heat, and work to be done and keep things viable. There are very well understood ways to do it autonomously in an "optimal" fashion, although, as far as I know, nobody is brave enough to try it on a spacecraft, at least in an autonomous way. Say you have a distributed "mesh" of processors (each in a sealed box), but scattered around, in a varying environment. You could move computational work among the nodes according to which ones are best capable at a given time. I imagine a plain with some trees, where the shade is moving around, and, perhaps, rain falls occasionally to cool things off. You could even turn on and off nodes in some sort of regular pattern, waiting for them to cool down in between bursts of work. People (perhaps, some are even on this list) are developing scheduling and work allocation algorithms that could do this kind of thing (or, at least, they SHOULD be). It's a bit different than the classical batch handler, and might require some awareness within the core work to be done. Ideally, the computational task shouldn't care how many nodes are working how fast, or which nodes, but not all applications can be that divorced from knowledge of the computational environment. Jim Lux Flight Communications Systems Section Jet Propulsion Lab ----- Original Message ----- From: "Karen Shaeffer" <shaeffer at neuralscape.com> To: "Josip Loncaric" <josip at lanl.gov> Cc: <beowulf at beowulf.org> Sent: Tuesday, January 18, 2005 10:59 AM Subject: Re: [Beowulf] Cooling vs HW replacement > On Tue, Jan 18, 2005 at 09:30:03AM -0700, Josip Loncaric wrote: > > At my old job, we had the unfortunate experience of AC failing on the > > hottest days of the year. Despite providing plenty of circulating fresh > > 35-40 deg. C air, we lost hardware, mainly disks. In fact, we'd start > > losing hard drives (even high quality SCSI drives in our servers) any > > time the ambient temperature approached 30 deg. C. > > Hello, > > I would certainly agree with the assertion that disk drive MTBF has > a strong, nonlinear dependency on operating temperature. While I have > not run disks at out of spec temperatures, I did work at Seagate for a > few years, where I learned of this very strong dependence. This thread > began with the assertion that you do not need to cool disks, but I > think this is a very ill-advised strategy. > > YMMV, > Karen > -- > Karen Shaeffer > Neuralscape, Palo Alto, Ca. 94306 > shaeffer at neuralscape.com http://www.neuralscape.com > _______________________________________________ > Beowulf mailing list, Beowulf at beowulf.org > To change your subscription (digest mode or unsubscribe) visit http://www.beowulf.org/mailman/listinfo/beowulf


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The EPA has granted a waiver to raise the amount of ethanol allowed in a gallon of gasoline from 10 percent to up to 15 percent (E15). However, the increase applies only to 2007 (or newer) model cars and light trucks.
The move is interpreted by many as an attempt to placate all sides in the debate. If, indeed, that was the agency's intention the immediate reaction shows few are happy with their half of the split baby.
"To eliminate opportunities for (improper) fueling, EPA is also proposing a program to properly label fuel pumps that dispense E15," said Gina McCarthy, EPA assistant administrator for Air and Radiation."This would include a requirement that the fuel industry specify the ethanol content of gasoline they sell to retailers. There would also be a quarterly survey of retail stations to help ensure their gas pumps are properly labeled."
For more, see EPA/E15
The decision, said McCarthy, "was reached by Lisa Jackson, EPA Administrator, after review of the Department of Energy's (DOE) extensive testing and other available data on E15's impacts on engine durability as well as emissions. That's exactly what the Clean Air Act requires us to do.
"That testing has found that E15 is safe to use on model year 2007, and newer, vehicles. For other model years and types of vehicles, we'll need more time to gather and assess the necessary data."
For model year 2001 through 2006 vehicles, "we expect a decision on the use of E15 will be made after EPA receives the results of ongoing testing at the DOE. That is expected to be complete in November…
"On earlier vehicles, we have concerns from an engineering perspective about the design. We have questions about whether E15 will be compatible and that's why we need additional test results."
Why didn't the EPA simply wait until the DOE testing was finished and release the whole rule?
"Because," said McCarthy, the EPA decision "has been a fairly long period of time (in coming) and the law asks us to make these decisions fairly expeditiously."
Lukewarm to the EPA decision, Bart Schott, farmer and NCGA president strongly urged "the EPA and DOE to expedite their remaining testing and cut through bureaucracy to quickly approve the E15 blend for all vehicles. Consumers deserve clarity."
Livestock and poultry industry representatives have been very vocal in opposing the E15 move. Already facing skyrocketing corn prices (expected to reach at least $6 per bushel), they warn feed costs are already prohibitively expensive and the E15 rule will exacerbate the situation.
In response to the EPA announcement, George Watts, National Chicken Council president, said "Rising grain prices driven by the voracious demand for feedstock from the heavily subsidized ethanol industry caused an increase of six percent in the retail price of fresh whole broiler chickens from 2008 to 2010. Channeling even more corn into ethanol will, in time, only drive up the cost of chicken even more. Consumers will end up paying for the ethanol industry's demands."
Was the EPA's move to limit the E15 rule to 2007-and-newer vehicles done with an eye towards the corn market?
"Not at all," insisted McCarthy. "We simply look at the fuel itself, the emissions and engine durability issues. That's what the Clean Air Act establishes for our criteria."
On the flipside, Schott said the National Corn Growers Association is "disappointed in the very limited scope of this approval, but pleased the EPA has finally taken action to partially approve the waiver request to allow higher blends of ethanol in some motor vehicles. We believe this bifurcation of the approval process, and the labels that are expected to be placed on higher-blend fuel pumps, can lead to general consumer confusion and therefore act counter to the original intent."
The EPA decision leaves some states aggressively pushing for E15 with more questions than answers. An example: Minnesota, where the legislature has mandated the use of E15. However, that mandate is conditional based on the federal government clearing E15 for use. How does the EPA address such states?
"Part of the reason we wanted to get this decision out is the federal government isn't the only entity with the ability to make decisions to … advance E15," said McCarthy. "One of the signals we're trying to send is that while we've made this waiver decision, there are many others that need to be made – many at the state level."
Minnesota and other states must "look at their legislation and regulations. Decisions will need to be made about compatibility with underground storage tanks, testing on dispensing units, fuel certification…
"This is a step forward. I hope it sends a signal to states wanting to use E15 to take a look at their laws and regulations and what decisions they need to be gearing up to make."
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack saw positive movement in the EPA's announcement saying it "is an important step toward making America more energy independent and creating much-needed jobs in rural America. The announcement will help get existing ethanol capacity into the market."
Not so fast, said those in the ethanol industry.
"EPA's scientifically unjustified bifurcation of the U.S. car market will do little to move the needle and expand ethanol use today," said Bob Dinneen, Renewable Fuels Association President and CEO. "Limiting E15 use to 2007 and newer vehicles only creates confusion for retailers and consumers alike. America's ethanol producers are hitting an artificial blend wall today. The goals of Congress to reduce our addiction to oil captured in the Renewable Fuels Standard cannot be met with this decision."
The decision "continues to leave the market artificially constrained and further limits market opportunities for next generation biofuels very close to commercialization," said Dinneen. "While we appreciate the work put into this waiver request, especially the two-plus years of testing by the Department of Energy, it is clear EPA is missing an opportunity to meaningfully increase America's use of renewable fuels and reduce our dependence on imported oil."


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Given that he's facing intoxication manslaughter chargers in the death of a teammate, Josh Brent's playing status is the least of his concerns.
But sources told David Moore of the Dallas Morning News that NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell is expected to rule soon on a possible suspension, and that Brent won't play for the Cowboys in 2013.
The club doesn't want to comment on Brent's status for the obvious legal reasons, though they have tried to support him after the crash which killed linebacker Jerry Brown.
But at a raw, pragmatic level, the Cowboys could use the $630,000 in cap space if he was off their roster or suspended.
A suspension seems likely, with the precedent set by the indefinite suspension which turned into a one-year ban for Donte Stallworth, after he struck and killed a pedestrian in 2009.
Stallworth has apparently reached out to Brent, and the Cowboys have offered emotional support. Even Brown's mother has offered her forgiveness.
But all those things aren't expected to be enough to keep him on the roster.


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Over the span of 14 years, the Hubble Space Telescope looks at a bright, clumpy jet ejected from a young star. Several bright regions in the clumps signify where material is slamming into each other, heating up, and glowing.
NASA, ESA, P. Hartigan (Rice University), and G. Bacon (STScI)
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Sometimes it�s hard for those confronted by a cancer diagnosis to express their journey through words.
It�s why �Lilly Oncology On Canvas: Expressions of a Cancer Journey,� the temporary exhibition on display at Gaston Memorial Hospital this week, has given patients, survivors and caregivers across the country an artistic way to document their cancer narrative.
�Every person has a story to tell, particularly someone who has been touched by cancer,� said Dallas Paddon , public and community relations manager at CaroMont Health. �It is our desire that those who have a story will be encouraged to share it � through written form, by song or through art expression � as a way to cope with their disease or to serve as encouragement for others on their journey to healing.�
The touring exhibit will showcase 75 pieces of artwork from the biennial Oncology On Canvas competition in the hospital Rotunda. Themes explored in the free exhibit range from fear and hope to loss and survival and from isolation to the embrace of family and friends.
The works in the exhibit personalize the fight against the disease, Paddon said.
�If you�re going through a cancer diagnosis or caring for someone with cancer, you�re encouraged to come out and view these,� she said.
Rick Varterasian, director of the CaroMont Cancer Center, encountered a similar display earlier this year while attending an out-of-town workshop and wanted to bring it to Gaston County.
�Every day we encounter patients whose lives are forever changed when they receive a cancer diagnosis and every day we see how this impacts not just the patients but those closest to them,� he said. ��Lilly Oncology On Canvas� is a beautiful way for individuals affected by cancer to cope with the emotional side of the disease.�
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�Lilly Oncology on Canvas,� an art exhibition honoring the journeys people face when confronted by a cancer diagnosis, will be on display from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. through Friday Dec. 21 at Gaston Memorial Hospital (Rotunda), 2525 Court Drive, Gastonia. A kick-off event will take place from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. tonight Dec. 18 and is open to the public.


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Egg Harbor Township, NJ � Fixed security bollards will be installed at Atlantic City International Airport (ACY) beginning this week as part of the nearly completed terminal expansion project, which will add three additional departure and arrival gates to the airport. The security measure will create a barricade around vulnerable zones to improve the safety of areas surrounding the airport, including the expanded terminal.
ACY officials are advising travelers and employees to plan ahead to avoid any delays that may be caused by the construction of the bollards. Traffic near and around the terminal building may be impacted as one lane of vehicular traffic will be closed. Pedestrians will have access to a temporary walkway in certain locations during the construction.
�Implementing this vital security mechanism has been a part of our expansion plan from the start,� said Bart R. Mueller, executive director of the South Jersey Transportation Authority, which owns and operates the airport. �The bollards help us to maintain a safe area in and around the Terminal.�
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The buckle is crafted of brightly polished 18k gold. Marked Webb. Gross weight 48.40 grams.
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Condition Report*: Designer: David WebbDavid Webb: Formed in 1946 by partners David Webb and Nina Silberstein, David Webb Inc. created colorful jewelry recognized for its bold, sculptural design. Webb drew inspiration from the work of Cartier, Seaman Schepps, Faberge and Verdura. His passion for color, texture, enamel, gems and unusual materials brought him to the forefront of jewelry design in the 1950s and 1960s. His fondness for nature and ancient cultures influenced his most famous motifs, stylized animals and flowers. David Webb created contemporary wearable gold sculptures until his death in 1975. He left behind a legacy as one of the pioneers of American jewelry design. David Webb Inc. continues to produce jewelry based upon original artwork and sketches, under new ownership.
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Markus Schulz presents: Coldharbour Selections Part 27
Release Label: Coldharbour Recordings
Release Code: CLHR128
Release Date: November 7th 2011
Mario Hammer featuring Asheni – Life Before the Earthquake (Dennis Sheperd Remix)
Danilo Ercole – Water That Birds Don't Drink
Jessus – Stereophonic
It's a tradition that all followers of Coldharbour Recordings look forward to, as Markus Schulz presents the latest installment of his Coldharbour Selections series – three tracks from three different artists, and all which have made an impact on his Global DJ Broadcast radio show and beyond.
First up is the beautiful Life Before the Earthquake by German Mario Hammer. Featuring the vocals of Asheni, the original breakbeat version quickly became one of the championed Coldharbour tracks of 2011. And following the release of his debut album, including the impressive Fallen Angel, fellow countryman Dennis Sheperd takes the mantle and provides a more traditional 4/4 trance take.
South America is given an opportunity to shine through the remaining tracks on offer. First up is a familiar contributor to the label in the form of Brazil's Danilo Ercole. With tracks such as Harbour and Below the Equator Line (the latter remixed by Basil O'Glue appearing on Prague '11), he returns with Water That Birds Don't Drink, fusing his imitable melodies and tech influences to impressive manner once again.
And last but not least, the focus turns to Colombia where Medellin native Jessus makes his Coldharbour debut. Still fondly thought about thanks to his slamming remix of ElSandro's Style Fusion in early 2010, his Stereophonic production has worked wonders both on GDJB and Markus' livesets; most notably at the DJ Mag Top 100 Awards Party held at the Passenger Terminal in Amsterdam.
All three tracks look set to attract large amounts of support in the coming weeks. They have already been given their approval by the dedicated Global DJ Broadcast faithful, now they have the chance to blossom throughout the entire trance community.
Mario Hammer featuring Asheni – Life Before the Earthquake (Dennis Sheperd Remix)
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Tonight we had our inaugural Women in Technology meet at the TVC Bar in W12. My colleague Dorothy Molloy, senior software engineer, and I had been kicking around ideas for a meet for a while and if you'd read my last year's resolutions you'll know that I've wanted to put on an event or do something promoting / encouraging women in technology for a while now.
At the last BeeBCamp in November I ran a session on 'Who gives a **** about women in technology' which did result in some lively discussion and when I mooted the idea of a meet up in the future it was favourably met. The end of the year seemed to fly by and never found the right time to have a meet before Xmas and it was looking like we were fast approaching February when the Clay Shirky "A Rant About Women' came to my attention via Twitter and I knew it was something that should be discussed further – not least because everyone had a different opinion on whether it is seriously patronising, tongue in cheek or something else! Also my colleague Jamillah Knowles wrote her thoughts up in a blog post which in turn caused more comments from friends closer to home.
Anyway, this evening at rather short notice and not overly publicised, we met up in the aforementioned bar and some really interesting discussion took place. Attendees came from all over the corporation: Vision, Learning, FM&T, Journalism, Radio, News and World Service. After introductions, the Clay Shirky blog post started us off and as expected views were varied and it was really interesting to hear how many interpretations of reading between the lines this post could generate, but we didn't really stick to talking about this post for too long and went off on a voyage of personal experiences and thoughts across the piece.
Subjects for discussion included:
- Experiences of women in technology in different cultures – is there a difference?
- How many women in technology progress up or stay at the bottom?
- Competitive behaviour between women
- Pay and gender
- Finding out about career opportunities / strategies across departments
- Roles / competencies
- Is there patriarchal society in the West?
- Confidence, arrogance and bullshitting
- Mentoring
- Connection between programming, music and maths
- Training vs learning on the job
- Fun geeky persuits: Failblog, B3ta, geek chic, etc
A great night all round with really varied views and experiences, we will definitely meet again soon for more civillised discussion!
PS. I must thank LJ Rich for teaching us how to impersonate a goat – very handy 😉


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This is brilliant. The White House hosted a discussion on Thursday entitled "Moving Toward an AIDS-free Generation." Representing Black gay leadership on the panel was R20 friend Venton Jones, the 28-year-old communications and education manager of the National Black Gay Men's Advocacy Coalition.
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Venton spoke eloquently on the need to inspire a new generation of HIV/AIDS awareness and activism. "It's important to remember the activism of thirty years ago when," said Jones, who has master's degree in health care administration from the University of Texas and will soon begin doctoral studies.
"I wasn't even born then. But the disease at that time was a death sentence and [became] a call to action. There were so many people who were dying at that time—the brothers, lovers, mothers, friends. As we progress with treatment options, it's important that we address the stigma and homophobia that exists around the LGBT community. And we need more opportunities to allow people to share their stories."
The discussion included Senior Advisor to the President Valerie Jarrett, AIDS Foundation of Chicago's David Munar, Office of National AIDS POlicy Director Dr. Grant Colfax, University of Alabama at Birmingham's Dr. Michael Sagg, Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius and Rep. Barbara Lee (CA). The panel was hosted by Emmy- and Academy Award-nominated actress Rosie Perez, who is a member of the President's Advisory Commissionm on HIV/AIDS.
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Answer all your calls with the word "Go"We've had a screen-accurate prop replica ST:TNG badge in our closet for a while. The only thing it was missing was the ability to emit the classic communicator chirp sound effect when we pressed it.
And then we found out an audio company is making a fully-functioning officially-licensed communicator badge. Behold the Star Trek TNG Bluetooth® ComBadge. It hooks up to your phone or device via Bluetooth® and has a built-in microphone for hands-free calling. Once connected, one touch answers/ends calls, plays/pauses audio, or accesses Siri, Google Now, or Cortana. And, of course, a touch plays that classic communicator sound effect. Warning: you're going to want to keep the micro-USB charging cable handy right after you receive this, because making it chirp is well-nigh irresistible.
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- Plays classic communicator chirp sound effect for incoming calls
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In the Bible, few dine alone.
Small wonder that Christians and Jews see sharing a meal with family, guests and strangers as a form of spiritual nourishment and hospitality — as valuable as the bread passed around the table.
Although the holiday season's family feasts are fast approaching, many say it's the weekly family meal that matters most across time.
Those dinners after Sunday church or around the Sabbath Friday night table are where the richest memories, deepest traditions and most treasured values are shared. Now, these family meals have inspired two new books, packed with stories and recipes from Christian and Jewish traditions.
Every person Diane Cowen told about her book, Sunday Dinners: Food, Family and Faith from Our Favorite Pastors, "immediately began to tell me about the family dinners of their memories and the dishes their mothers and grandmothers made."
Cowen, religion and food editor for the Houston Chronicle, said families are "enriched by both faith and food … one meal and one prayer at a time."
She consulted experts from sociology, psychology, and specialists in treating substance abuse. Their studies confirm that family meals bless more than the food. They knit generations together with experiences of love, solace, laughter and gratitude.
Sunday Dinners adds a fillip of celebrity: It highlights 13 megachurch preachers (and their spouses who often do the cooking) including Bishop T.D. and Serita Jakes who duel for the most decadent banana pudding — his mother's recipe, which he would not share, or his wife's recipe, which is in the book.
Meals for the family of the Rev. Kirbyjon Caldwell, pastor of Windsor Village United Methodist Church in Houston, lean toward healthy fare but when the call goes out for comfort food, he heads to the kitchen to bake rich macaroni and cheese.
Most people know George Foreman as the former heavyweight boxing champion of the world who became a pitchman for an electric grill. But today, he's the Rev. George Foreman, pastor of the Church of the Lord Jesus Christ in Houston.
Sunday dinners with the family involve "mountains of food," often including his favorite salad with berries, nuts and lemon vinaigrette. After the meal, the Foremans go back to church for an evening service. He tells Cowen, "I'm afraid they're going to fall asleep during my sermon because they're so full of food."
Just as valuable as dining together is cooking together, said author and cooking instructor Tina Wasserman in her book, Entree to Judaism for Families: Jewish Cooking and Kitchen Conversations with Children.
"The kitchen and the table are the spiritual center of any home. It's here where people open up, where they give of themselves, where they connect," said Wasserman. "And if some food at the table is great grandma's famous custard or your great aunt's recipe from Greece, that's how we tie past and future."
Wasserman has an idea for tying up a menu for November when Thanksgiving and Hanukkah collide on the calendar, endangering treasured Jewish family menus for both holidays.
Wasserman counseled, "Don't panic. Just take traditions from both."
"If your family wants candied sweets with marshmallows on top, don't substitute it with a new dish, just try adding something close like the sweet potato cazuela rich in spicy flavor.
"The key is to add but never subtract," said Wasserman. That way, with food as with family, you never lose.