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Everyone loves a fairytale. You might think that the 2013 physics Nobel prize is a fairytale too – two theoretical physicists predicting something unimaginably small and abstruse, that turns out not only to be the cornerstone of our modern understanding of particle physics but actually true and real too. With a wait of almost 50 years from prediction to the discovery of the Higgs boson, and a Nobel prize following the year after, surely this is the stuff of which physics dreams are made?
Of course it is. But just like a fairytale, the narrative of this prize tells a simple story that doesn’t always reflect the convoluted nature of scientific discovery. And that’s because Nobel prizes, although they honour and celebrate the best science, can no longer do so in the most appropriate way. Originally conceived when science could be advanced by talented and clever individuals or small groups, Nobel prizes are awarded to a maximum of three winners in any year. Sometimes three people are rewarded. In other years, it might be one or two.
This year the physics prize was awarded to Peter Higgs and François Englert, two wonderful and well-deserved winners. We’re all so pleased that they and basic, fundamental science have been recognised and rewarded in this way. But the Nobel view is a fairytale view, because at the moment, there is no way that a Nobel prize can adequately capture all the work involved.
It’s a cosy idea to imagine a genius at work in splendid isolation, with unimaginably clever thoughts sparking out like fireworks to illuminate us. To reach into the innermost reaches of universe like the Higgs theorists, to delve deep inside through mathematics and pull out this part of the universe’s fabric, is such a moment of magic and genius. However, even the theorists involved in the original 1960’s publications far outnumber the magic Nobel number of three – as well as Higgs and Englert there was also Robert Brout, Tom Kibble, Gerald Guralnik and C Richard Hagen, who themselves built on previous work by Philip Anderson and others, and they were followed by still more who incorporated the Higgs theory into the Standard Model of particle physics to provide our present-day understanding. The scientific process is a long tangled thread that interleaves the contributions and inspiration of many people. Higgs and Englert are central to developing the Higgs theory – but are also the first to point out that this theory wouldn’t exist in its present form without the work of others too.
For completeness, there’s also the matter of whether a theory is correct or not, and here experiment is the ultimate arbitrator. Until last year’s discovery, there was no proof that the Higgs boson existed at all. That’s why it has taken the Nobel prize committee almost fifty years to decide to award the prize. And ‘experiment’ reflects an even bigger collaboration. It is not just the 6000-odd members of the ATLAS and CMS experiments (although, as mentioned in the Nobel citation, they discovered the boson). It is also the people who designed and built the Large Hadron Collider who made that discovery possible. It is also the hundreds of particle physicists from previous experiments elsewhere who looked fruitlessly for the Higgs boson, but who narrowed down where it might exist, so that the Large Hadron Collider could be designed to find it.
Today, science is carried out in a world of international collaboration. It is a continual process of building on the work of others to achieve more. It’s so important to have something like the Nobel prizes to recognise the very best science that mankind can produce – but it might be time to acknowledge that it usually takes more than three people to do it. Perhaps it is time to consider naming teams and institutions as winners too. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if Nobel prizes could be awarded to a great and successful piece of science instead? That action would stamp it with the Nobel mark of greatness, and allow the main protagonists to be listed in the corresponding citation, much like ATLAS, CMS, CERN and LHC are in this year’s citation. That would allow us to keep the rich history of scientific progress in our fairytale.
Of course, being awarded a Nobel prize doesn’t mean that this branch of science now stops. At the Large Hadron Collider, we continue to study the behaviour of the Higgs boson, and await the 2015 post-shutdown data eagerly. We need that additional data to determine if our Higgs boson is really the Standard Model version, or one associated with a deeper and more exotic theory of the universe. If our Higgs turns out not to be the Standard Model Higgs, and provides our first sight of physics beyond it, that really would be a fairytale ending to this story.
Tara Shears is a particle physicist and professor of physics at the University of Liverpool. She has spent her career investigating the behaviour of fundamental particles and the forces holding them together, and has worked at experiments at CERN, the European centre for particle physics, and at the Fermilab particle physics facility near Chicago, USA. Tara joined the LHCb experiment at CERN’s Large Hadron Collider in 2004, where she works to this day.

industry_corpus2: Technology & Research


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We’re going from looking and action figure lines with practically no army builders to one that is almost ENTIRELY army builders.
Specifically, robots. Machines. Gun-toting inhuman mechanical automatons with attitudes and Austrian accents.
Kenner is a bit of an easy target for their interesting toy production in the 1990s and loving reuse of molds (Yeah, I’ll get to Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves. Will I EVER.), but they had an impressive ability to turn out decent figures in 5” scale and corresponding accessories and vehicles (maybe Kenner was a dry run for Skynet). Most wound up with a certain amount of mediocrity, but many of their figures tended to be sturdy and didn’t have accessories that were as easily lost as smaller figure lines.
Kenner's Terminator action figures are no different. They're divided into three lines: Terminator 2; Terminator Future War; and T-2 3D: Battle Across Time. They are all practically the same line due to their size and mold similarity, with several of the same figures simply repackaged on different cardbacks. They’re mostly Arnold Schwarzenegger or Robert Patrick copies to one extent or another, but there are a couple of bizarre inclusions in the Future War line that make me wonder if there was an aborted cartoon. I actually sent an email to Hasbro, Kenner's successor, and they didn't have the information available.
Mediocre sculpts with solid construction.
That wasn’t in the movie or comics!
Oh, so THAT’s what that random accessory in my random accessory box goes to.
Oh, that’s a John Conner action figure and bike.
There’s plenty of “wait…what?” with the line, but if you take a step back it’s not bad. For instance, the Techno-Punch Terminator � one of the endoskeleton figures - has an odd action feature, two weird accessories…and is a well-sculpted figure that has fun details and just works well for what it is. The same can be said for the Cyber Grip figure. Cyber Grip has no real bearing on the Terminator franchise, but looks all sorts of neat and would fit in well with pretty much any similar-sized sci-fi or super hero line.
The accessories range somewhere between neat ideas and bizarre rocket launchers (but I repeat myself). There are several figures that have removable arms with battle damage or claws or weapons, and they all tend to fit on almost all the figures, so there’s some potential along those lines. The guns and other oddities are rather dumb-looking, though, and are among some of the more mediocre accessories for action figure lines of the era.
There weren't many vehicles or playsets for the line, either. Kenner DID provide a Harley for the Terminator to ride, and I think it's about as good as it could get for this line. They also borrowed the Vandal-1 mold that saw limited use from Robocop for the Mobile Assault Vehicle. The single playset was the bio-flesh regenerator, which came with a couple of endoskeletons and some funky goo that attached to the figure.
I need your clothes, your boots, and your rocket-firing motorcycle.
For army building, a collector could probably find an excuse to get multiples of pretty much any figure in the entire line. If you’re looking for just the endoskeletons, there’s a nice selection. The Endoglow, Techno-Punch, and Metal Mash Terminators are affordable and easy to find � I usually have one or two laying around in the batches of figures I get. Armies of a few dozen endoskeletons would probably look pretty cool.
On rarity, the regular Terminator 2 and Future War series aren’t too hard to obtain MIP; however, the John Connor figure is a bit of a surprise as to how much it doesn’t show up on ebay searches, though I’ve come across it enough times that I think that people just don’t know what it is � the John Connor figure IS a fairly generic-looking action figure kid, and if you don’t already recognize him or his motorbike, you won’t know what figure line it goes to.
The T2 3D figures, which are all repaints or reproductions of the earlier figures, are a little difficult to obtain, and trying to purchase them singly can be a chore. I’ve seen them run in the $30+ range, with some only currently available out of the UK.
The other rare figure is the big endoskeleton in the T2 3D line. It’s something like 15” tall and a pain to find more information on, which makes me curious as to the production numbers.
If you’re trying to get the entire line MIP in singles, you’re looking at over $700 to spend. However, this is yet another of those 1990s toy lines which, with some patience, you can obtain MIP figures for less than $10 each and loose figures in the $1-$3 range or cheaper. Plenty of random action figure lots have a Terminator figure or two loose, and the weapons are also fairly common.
Although a little expensive, the Terminator figures of the early 1990s as a whole, are about average for the era. There isn’t much spectacular about them, but I believe that they add good play and collector value when combined with other lines. A shelf-full of the 80s/90s sci-fi lines like Terminator, Alien, and Robocop may make a nice view at a reasonable price, and beats the modern pricing limitations of army building action figures from popular franchises.

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The instrument panel on your Ford Explorer contains six lights. Four of the lights illuminate specific gauges and the other two lights serve as warning indicators when there is a problem with your vehicle. The Explorer's instrument panel lights use 194LL bulbs, which can be bought at most automotive parts shops. In order to replace the bulbs, the instrument panel needs to be removed from the Explorer. This means removing the dashboard as well.
Turn the Explorer's engine off and open the hood. Remove the negative black terminal from the battery with a socket wrench.
Remove the two cross-head screws from above the HVAC unit with a Phillips head screwdriver.
Remove the three bolts just above the instrument panel using a socket wrench.
Remove the four cross-screws just under the steering wheel using a socket wrench. One is above each pedal. Pull the kick panel out of the Explorer and remove the two cross-screws below the steering wheel with a Phillips head screwdriver.
Pull down the steel plate below the steering wheel and remove the two bolts holding the trim around the steering wheel with a Phillips head screwdriver.
Pull the center console dashboard trim off and unplug the radio, the HVAC unit and the cigarette lighter. At this point you can pry off the dash trim around the instrument panel.
Pull the instrument panel dash trim off the Explorer. Disconnect the plug behind the gear shifter.
Pull the left side of the panel out and disconnect the two plugs behind it before removing it from the Explorer.
Remove the four cross-screws holding the Explorer's instrument panel in place. Pull the instrument panel out of the Explorer. Make sure to disconnect the three plugs on the underside of the instrument panel.
Remove the seven bolts holding the instrument panel together. The bulbs are located on the underside of the front of the instrument panel.
Pull out any bulbs you wish to replace. Install new bulbs in their place, making sure they click into position.
Reassemble the instrument panel and the dashboard. Reconnect the Explorer's battery.

industry_corpus2: Automobiles


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Sterling silver Celtic necklace has an open knot-work design.
This sterling silver Celtic pendant measures 3/8” wide x 1” tall, including the jump ring and the chain bail, and it includes an 18” long sterling silver chain. The filigree knot-work necklace is made by Solvar Jewelry in Dublin, Ireland and it is gift boxed with a Celtic knot history card, complements of The Irish Gift House.
Celtic necklace is a small sterling silver design that features an intricate knot motif.
Celtic necklace is a sterling silver design that features four interlaced Trinity knots.

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View step-by-step installation videos for Dec-Tecs PVC deck solutions. All videos include PVC decking product detail and commentary.
The PVC material is fastened under the seam overlap along one long side of the membrane directly into the roof deck. The adjacent membrane roll overlaps are then heat-welded with a hot-air welder. The advantage of this type of system is speed of installation and simplicity of design.
welding membrane sections, using prefabricated JM PVC- Coated Metal parts, fasteners used to anchor the roof to the roof deck, and adhesive application of the membrane.
Installing a PVC Roofing Membrane While as a home or business owner, you will most likely not be installing a PVC roofing membrane yourself, it is important to have basic understanding of the installation process, so that you can ensure that your contractor is doing a good job.
Econodek waterproof vinyl decking products were specifically designed for easy installation and an affordable way of waterproofing sundecks, patios, balconies, pool decks, roof decks, and virtually any type of outdoor walking surface, including stairs.
Once it cures you are ready to install vinyl decking membrane over top. Apply Adhesive To Plywood Apply glue generously over an area equivalent to one sheet of vinyl material at a time.
Best decking material. If you want the best deck material, there are two high quality membrane options, which have pre-molded flashings PVC and TPO.
By installing a Tufdek vinyl membrane on top of a concrete surface, you automatically protect the surface and surroundings from water damage. Vinyl Membranes Protect from Wear Concrete, like pretty much any outdoor surface, is going to face a lot of punishment from rain and sun, leading to pitting as well as cracks or flaking over time.
Vinyl deck installation details developed through Duradeks 40 years of waterproofing experience come with unsurpassed installation techniques for moisture management. The integration of the membrane into the building envelope brings complete waterproof assurance.

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Owen Wilson has a nose like a bottleneck. It positively has a waist in the middle. This makes him a natural, I would have thought, for comedy, and hitherto he has mostly appeared in comic roles, including his first major one, in Wes Anderson’s Bottle Rocket, and the Jackie Chan vehicle, Shanghai Noon. In his new picture, Behind Enemy Lines, directed by John Moore, he plays it serious as Lt. Chris “Longhorne” Burnett, a naval aviator and navigator on an F/A-18 Superhornet who is shot down over Bosnia because, on a reconnaissance run, his plane took photos of a mass grave he was not supposed to have seen. The bad guys are (naturally) Serbs, and they execute his pilot (Gabriel Macht) while, having safely ejected from the burning plane, Burnett is off in search of higher ground from which to radio for help.
When he gets in touch with the U.S.S. Carl Vinson, Admiral Leslie Reigert (Gene Hackman), the commander of the Vinson battle group, orders a rescue party to go pick him up but he is prevented from sending it by his NATO superior, Admiral Piquet (Joaquim de Almeida). Admiral Reigert — who has recently been shown dressing down Burnett for the latter’s impatience with the U.S. mission (“I signed up to be a fighter pilot, not a cop, and especially not a cop in a neighborhood nobody cares about”) — tells him to act like a naval aviator and evade capture, but it is made clear to us that he, as well as the whole of the ship under his command, shares Burnett’s dislike of the bureaucratic restrictions that the NATO diplomatic structure and the “fragile” treaty that the politicians have negotiated with the Bosnian Serbs impose on them.
Here is really the weakness of the film. We can understand the impatience of gung ho warriors with diplomatic niceties, especially when one of their own is in trouble. But the film is not content to leave it at that. Like so many other Hollywood movies of the recent past, it doesn’t consider its treatment of politics complete without at least an implicit conspiracy theory. It is therefore suggested, without being spelled out, that Piquet — oh those perfidious French! — is in cahoots with the Serbian war criminals and therefore deliberately interfering with the Vinson’s attempted rescue of Lt. Burnett. All that stuff about fragile treaties is just a convenient excuse. Piquet even seems to have Admiral Reigert’s American superiors in his pocket, though it is not made clear if they are in on the plot.
This is another example of Hollywood’s dumbing down a movie with a serious theme so that morons and pre-teens can understand it. They looked at the real-life story of Lt. Scott O’Grady and decided it wasn’t exciting enough. We’ve got to have it spelled out for us in more familiar terms who the good guys and the bad guys are and, as always, the former are the soldiers on the ground and the latter are their superior officers. But sometimes, in the grown up world, treaties really are fragile and coalition partners really do have to be placated for really good reasons. Wouldn’t it be more interesting to see a movie with some real moral, political and military dilemmas in it? Isn’t it getting a little tiresome even to the people who make these films to go on treating with such monotonous regularity the U.S. military and diplomatic authorities as fools or knaves against which the ordinary soldiers engaged with the enemy must invariably rebel in the pursuit of good and noble causes? Apparently not.
I particularly liked the idea (though it seemed rather improbable) of having a heat-imaging satellite photo (even watching this in the Vinson’s communications center “isn't strictly legal” it is said, since doing anything good in Hollywood invariably means breaking the rules) as the Serb killers are seen closing in on Lt. Burnett. We see the heat shadow of the Lieutenant in a prone position and we see the upright heat shadows of the Serb detachment approach and then surround it, and yet they seem to mill about, unable to find him. The watchers on the aircraft carrier, expecting the imminent death of their comrade, cannot understand what they are seeing, but we are transported, through the magic of the movies, to the scene on the ground where we are allowed to see Burnett hiding under one of the bodies in the mass grave and the Serbs, repulsed by their own handiwork, moving on after bayonetting a few corpses.
In other words, the film is a political and diplomatic mess. It makes no sense and only looks like the Hollywood cliché it is for making American soldiers always and forever at war with their own superior officers before they are at war with the enemy. But when Reigert defies his orders and goes to rescue Burnett anyway in the teeth of what looks like a Serb armored brigade, you will have a hard time coming away from the spectacle without a lump in your throat as big as the nose on Owen Wilson’s face.

industry_corpus2: Film & Entertainment


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The purpose of the study was to determine the biomechanical status of the different components of the Latarjet procedure. The anterior capsule reconstruction with the transferred coracoacromial ligament (CAL) and the necessity of an intact subscapularis tendon were of particular interest. We hypothesized that the anterior capsule reconstruction will have a significant effect and that the Latarjet procedure will lose its stabilizing effect if the subscapularis tendon is torn.
Stability testing of 12 human shoulder specimens was performed. After testing of the intact joint, a combined anterior glenoid and capsule defect was set arthroscopically. Then the Latarjet procedure was performed using an open approach and tested with and without loading of the conjoint tendons (10 N). Afterwards, the specimens were distributed into two groups and the Latarjet technique was reduced stepwise: dissection of the CAL, dissection of the conjoint tendons (group A); reduction of the coracoid segment, dissection of the subscapularis tendon (group B). Biomechanical testing was performed for each condition in two positions: 60° of glenohumeral abduction with neutral rotation and with 60° of external rotation; each with a passive humerus load of 30 N in the anterior, inferior and anteroinferior direction.
The Latarjet technique with load applied to the conjoint tendons significantly reduced translation compared with the defect condition for all tested positions in all directions. In group A, the CAL-dissection led to a significant increase of anterior translation (+5.0 mm, p = 0.003) and inferior translation (+7.3 mm, p = 0.025) in neutral rotation and of anterior translation in 60° of external rotation (+4.4 mm, p = 0.034). In group B, the reduction of the coracoid bone down to the coracoid tip resulted in a significant increase of only the anterior translation in abduction and 60° of external rotation (+4.5 mm, p = 0.05). In contrast, the detachment of the subscapularis tendon led to a significant increase of translation in all testing positions except the inferior direction in the neutral rotation.
We found the anterior capsule reconstruction to represent a significant contribution to the stabilizing effect of the Latarjet procedure, whereas a deficiency of the subscapularis tendon eliminates its effect.
We recommend to perform the Latarjet technique with an anterior capsule reconstruction (e.g. CAL transfer) and with a transfer of the coracoid bone block rather than a transposition of the coracoid tip. Furthermore, we were able to show that an intact subscapularis tendon is a necessary prerequisite for a reliable stabilization.
Winner of the AGA-Medi-award 2011.

industry_corpus2: Health & Medicine


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Terry Wogan takes another dip into the archives and unearths more embarrassing moments from some of the BBC's most popular shows. Featuring outtakes from EastEnders, As Time Goes By, Ballykissangel, and Can't Cook Won't Cook.
Emotions run high as residents of the Square struggle to come to terms with recent events.
Tensions mount as the Mitchells close ranks against the Raymonds.
Overthe next six weeks Carol Vorderman and her Dream Team build a house designed for the 21st century. Meanwhile, in a weekly consumer test, Adam Woodyatt, alias Ian Beale from EastEnders, takes a look at the future of the steam iron.
Simon tries to get back into circulation and Frank receives some unwelcome publicity.
Grant and Louise form an uneasy alliance, while Ruth makes shocking discovery.
Emotions in the Square run high and threaten to disrupt Tiffany's funeral. Sonia finds Tiffany's letter, which reveals some explosive information.
Carol Vorderman continues to oversee the building of a house designed forthe 21st century. Tonight the challenge is to get the walls up. In his consumer test, Adam Woodyatt , alias Ian Beale from EastEnders, takes a look at the latest lawnmowers and Carmen Pryce gives a teenager a dream bedroom makeover.
As Simon faces a future without Louise, Peggy gives Grant a surprise, and Ricky confronts Bianca about Tiffany's letter.
Lilly comes up trumps, and Ricky puts pressure on Bianca to go to the police. Steve and Melanie may need to watch their backs.
Carol Vorderman oversees the building of a house designed for the 21st century. This week the challenge is to finish the grassed roof. In his consumer test Adam Woodyatt, alias Ian Beale from EastEnders, tries out microwaves with chef Antony Worrall Thompson, and Carmen Pryce transforms a Star Trek fan's front room into a home cinema.
As the intimacy grows between Michael and Lisa, Beppe makes a decision that will change his life forever.
In the last show of this run, four familyteams playfavourite games selected from the series by host Jim Davidson and assistant Melanie Stace.
Ground Force gardener Charlie Dimmock , EastEnders actress Wendy Richard and dance troupe the Roly Polys.
Grant tries to clear his name, Beppe faces the music at work, and Mary squares up to Ruth.
Tensions mount on the day of the inquest and Simon finds it difficult to cope.
Beppe has an unpleasant surprise for Bianca, and Terry and Irene return to the Square with shocking news.
Will Grant give into Terry and Simon? Mary pushes Ruth into telling her the truth but gets an unexpected answer.
There's a shock in store for Nina, while Ruth sails close to the wind.
Mary finds out the truth about the father of Ruth's baby.
Ruth is finally forced to make up her mind, Nina is reconciled with Grant and Steve receives an uninvited guest.
It's Valentine's Day and love is in the air. Grant would love Frank to disappear, Saskia would love to see Steve suffer, and Robbie would love any kind of date.
Matthew becomes embroiled in a grisly plot to hide the truth.
Steve hopes his attempt to bury the past will work.
Continuing the i medical drama spin-off from the series Casualty.
Brave Heart. Nick helps family to make a difficult choice, but he can't escape a clash with Karen overtheirtroubled past. See today's choices.
There's a shock in store for Simon.
Steve has an unwelcome visitor.
Mary makes a decision and Simon reaches the end of his tether.
Continuing the medical drama spin-off from the Casualty.
Take Me with You. A young woman's treatment causes conflict between Meyer and .McKendrick. See today's choices.
Peggy faces the music. As fears for Courtney's safety mount, Grant and Tony make a desperate journey. Sarah can't seem to do anything right.
This week Julian Clary, Paul Bradley, Stephen Fry and Geri Halliwell collect videotaped messages from the people of Africa. See today's choices.
Tony saves the day while Phil struggles to take in Peggy's news. Sarah is desperate for some answers, and the Raymond family try to pick up the pieces.
Frank helps Peggy face a traumatic day. Tony is concerned for Simon.
An accident changes the face of the Queen Vic forever. Peggy and Frank are on tenterhooks all day, while Jamie sees an opportunity for profit.
Frank and Peggy finally learn the truth, and Barry can't believe his luck at the salsa class.
Peggy makes a tough decision, Baby Liam is christened, and an overheard conversation has dramatic results for Simon.
As the emergency services race to save Simon, Peggy clings to Frank for reassurance.
Peggy goes into hospital for her operation, while Terry suspects Irene of being unfaithful.
Terry unwisely challenges Irene. Peggy is failing to come to terms with her illness. Sarah gets more than she bargained for.
An unexpected guest throws Matthew into turmoil. Roy tries to get a prescription for Viagra, while Melanie moves in with Ian.
As Matthew and Peggy both discover the truth, Robbie gives Barry some unwelcome news. Meanwhile, Jeff and Nicky are caught in a difficult situation.
Terry Wogan delves into the BBC archives and comes up with another selection of amusing outtakes. Among those getting an unwelcome reminder of their howlers are the stars of Men Behaving Badly, EastEnders, and Ballykissangel.
Roy has to make a difficult decision while Frank confides in Pat. Can Martin escape the clutches of Ian and Matthew?
Grant be there for her?
As Pat and Roy drift apart, Ian finally tells Melanie how he feels.
Roy, lan's night to remember becomes one to forget.
As Matthew struggles to meet Martin's ultimatum, Melanie gets cold feet about Ian.
Ian and Melanie's first official date seems to be a success, but Ian has a shock when he returns home to get his wallet. Meanwhile, Beppe and Gianni get their revenge on Jeff, and Barry bites off more than he can chew on his blind date.
Tony is in for a shock, and Pat has a surprise in store for Roy.
Rosa is torn about Jeff. Tony makes a life-changing decision.
As Dot plays good Samaritan, time is out for Simon and Tony. Are Ricky and Natalie playing a dangerous game? Steve and Anna's relationship changes.
Natalie turns to desperate measures in her gamble to split Barry and Sue.
Matthew has some explaining to do when he goes to collect his belongings from the police, and Dot and Lilly's house warming doesn't go entirely to plan.
For cast see Tuesday Omnibus edition on Sunday.
There are family feuds to be sorted out when Gianni puts Rosa in a difficult position. This week's episodes written by Mark Clompus and Al Hunter Ashton.
Melanie and Ian take a long, hard look at their relationship while Natalie wonders whether she has one at all. Rosa finally takes Gianni to task and Matthew rediscovers his zest for life after taking Teresa to his gig.
Love is in the air for the courting couples of Albert Square , but disaster looms for Steve.
Saskia's sister presents a dilemma for Steve and tension grows for Matthew and Steve.
Three contestants who share the names of Hollywood stars compete for the chance to sample the high life, while a trio of fearless fliers seek the opportunity to become a fully fledged pilot. Also on offer is a tour of the EastEnders set with Barbara Windsor , and a chance to design a Barbie dress.
Ian's price war tactics are put to the test, while Melanie's loyalties are pushed to the limit.
Steve forces Matthew to face the truth. Roy receives some good news, and Barry and Natalie are struck by Cupid's arrow.
Alex drops a bombshell. Dot and Josie hatch a cunning plan as Gianni has a night to remember.
Grant is shocked by Annie's admission. Meanwhile, Lilly makes life-changing decision, and Teresa pushes Matthew to breaking point-will he reveal the truth?
Can Matthew persuade Teresa not to reveal his terrible secret?
Barry pays for his night of passion with Natalie, while Melanie encourages Lisa to embark on a new romance.
Teresa makes a decision about Matthew, and Peggy chooses to face a difficult day alone.
A phone call spells trouble for the Jackson family. Is Pat about to tell Roy the truth about her feelings for him and lose him for good? Meanwhile, Lisa is trying to prove to Melanie that she's a nineties woman - but will her efforts end in rejection?
In a special hour-long episode, a strange face in the bar of the Queen Vic causes trouble and strife for Ricky. Ian's mystery trip is discovered by the wrong Mitchell. Steve starts to put the pressure on Grant. And Pat is shocked to find a familiar face back in the Square.
Lenny questions Matt's innocence and Bianca tries to deny her feelings for Dan.
How will Teresa cope with her first visit to Matthew in prison? Can Irene persuade Rosa to enter a local competition?
Roy makes matters worse with Barry, while Bianca reaches boiling point at the Queen Vic.
Bianca and Ricky flee after Grant's birthday turns sour.
Teresa receives some painful news from Matthew and Natalie and Ricky go shopping and buy a surprise present for Bianca.
Tensions increase when Bianca gives Dan an ultimatum and Carol is upset at being stood up.
Squash. For voting details see Two Ronnies Night on Friday.
Dan asks Carol an important question. Ricky and Carol plan a big surprise for Bianca which goes horribly wrong.
Carol Smillie reveals more surprising secrets about some of Britain's best-loved faces.
The celebrities are introduced to someone from their past and with help from Smillie, and three clues taken from the "sin bin", the guests have to guess what the connection could be.
Windsor, footballer and A Question of Sport captain Ally McCoist , sixties folk star Donovan and TV prankster Jeremy Beadle.
Bianca is reeling after her clandestine kiss with Dan. And could it be the end of the road for Barry and Roy?
Nina's past returns to haunt her. Natalie and Pat have had enough of Barry and Roy's behaviour.
Dan's desperation reaches fever pitch as he resolves to get some answers from Bianca. It's the moment of truth for Pat and Irene as their "changing rooms" handiwork is unveiled. Nina's past is plaguing her.
Carol Harrison. Lily Savage takes control of proceedings.
Bianca's refusal to talk to Dan leads him to desperate measures.
Dan plots to get Bianca alone.
Nina finds a friend. Gianni has a plan to save Guiseppe's, but he still has to persuade Rosa to let go of the past.
Phil's concern for Jamie deepens, while Barry pushes Natalie over the edge.
Pauline hosts a dinner party with disastrous consequences for Mel. Phil and Grant take action for Jamie and the di Marcos have propositions for Nina and Sarah.
Steve receives a couple of unlikely visitors and Bianca's future looks promising.
Can Ian hide his true feelings, and will anyone see the moon eclipse the sun?
Gaby Roslin lifts the lid on more weird, wonderful and embarrassing curiosities from the annals of television history. This week there's a glimpse behind the scenes of Antiques Roadshow and a tribute to the seventies children's programme, The Clangers. And EastEnders' actress Wendy Richard talks about her first ever TV appearance.
Barry shocks Natalie and Andrea with an invitation, Bianca is put under pressure at her interview, and Irene and Terry fall out.
Terry and Irene are at loggerheads, Natalie is embarrassed by Andrea, and Bianca and Dan take a risk.
Bianca gets a nasty surprise. and Pat and Roy's relationship takes an unexpected turn.
The Mitchell and di Marco brothers mark out their territory, and Phil has a plan to make the opening night of E20 one to remember. Meanwhile Bianca and Dan come face to face to discuss Carol's news.
The reality of prison closes in on Steve. Beppe turns the tables on the Mitchells, and Lisa is shocked by Lilly's gossip about Mark.
The Square is reeling from the news about Bianca and Dan, and Ricky makes a major decision.
Dan and prevent Carol from going through with her plans.
The Mitchell wars erupt in Walford as Frank's patience is tested to the limit.
Last of the series in which Gaby Roslin lifts the lid on more weird and wonderful curiosities from the annals of TV history.
Why is Kathy back? And who is the mysterious young man looking for the Hills?
Gaby Roslin lifts the lid on more curiosities from the annals of TV history. Tonight EastEnders actress Gillian Taylforth has her past, as a quiz-show scoregirl, exposed. Last in the series, billed in error last week.
A disturbing revelation in the Vic pushes Grant towards disaster.
Peggy tries match-making Kathy and Phil. Grant gets an unexpected visit. Terry becomes impatient with his guest.
The odds are mounting against Matthew and Steve.
Phil and Grant badly underestimate their opponents.
Kathy gives Phil a shocking ultimatum. Billy tries to help.
Will Peggy ever learn the truth about Phil and Grant's crash?
While Phil realises that his life is still in danger, Irene finds herself in an embarrassingly intimate situation. Roy makes Barry a very happy man.
Can Phil be right-is Grant alive, and if so where is he? Will Billy pay off the loan sharks? See Choice.
Martin's prank has dire consequences for Jackie and Gianni.
Steve acts the hero, and Fred tries to tell Mick the truth.
Melanie falls for Steve's charm, and Mick gets a shock.
Ricky becomes a hero, and an unexpected offer leaves Melanie with a huge decision to make.
Phil returns to the square, as do the Brighton brigade after a turbulent weekend. Janine tests Frank's patience.
Sam and Ricky appeal to Beppe's better nature.
Frank receives some interesting news about his wayward daughter, while Sam gets short shrift from Beppe. Irene has an eventful evening at the sixties night.
Irene has to spend the night alone with Troy. Martin plots revenge on Jackie. Natalie receives a startling proposition.
Peggy's attempt to get through to Phil backfires, Rosa is intrigued by a ceasefire in Guiseppe's, and Beppe is not amused by Nina's idea of a birthday treat.
Mel returns to Walford to face the music, while Frank has to make a choice between Peggy and Irene.
Frank has a nasty shock for Janine. Melanie has a disturbing vision of the future. Dot disrupts Irene and Troy's love nest.
For the 20th year running, the star-spangled fund-raising extravaganza gets under way, as Terry Wogan, Gaby Roslin and Pudsey Bear invite you to join Children in Need 1999.
7.30 Diane Louise Jordan reports on the South East's Children in Need activities from Heathrow airport, where Jeremy Spake from BBC1s Airport series will also meet fund-raisers. Plus a 20th birthday surprise at London's Piccadilly Circus. Regional updates continue through the night.
7.40 There's pop music from S Club 7 and Melanie C, and soccer stars Michael Owen, David Seaman, Alan Shearer and Kevin Keegan launch a competition, open to callers making a donation tonight, to win VIP Premiership tickets.
8.00 More from the cast of EastEnders, then Michael Aspel hosts a classic children's TV quiz with Jamie Theakston, Jayne Middlemiss, Emma Forbes and Phillip Schofield.
Peggy's retirement plans are thrown into confusion. Jamie worries it may be the end of Phil and Lisa's relationship.
Has Ian finally discovered the truth about Mel and Steve? Meanwhile Peggy resolves to get even with Janine.
Irene deceives Terry to spend a night with Troy. Phil has a surprise visitor. Melanie considers cancelling her wedding.
Irene summons up courage to end her dangerous affair with Troy. Frank discovers something horrific about Janine.
Mel is determined to enjoy her last days of freedom - with the help of Steve. Barry's stag night ends in disaster.
As Kathy returns to the square, so do the hens and stags. Meanwhile, Barry tries to change Natalie's mind.
Sam tries to make peace over Christmas lunch, while Peggy and Frank have their hands full with Janine.
Frank and Peggy try to deal with the wayward Janine. And Kathy doesn't notice the warning signs from Vic.
The new owner of the Vic keeps things quiet, while Gianni gives Jackie his own surprise. Irene confesses to Rosa.
Barry is desperate to win back his beloved Natalie.
Attempting to match-up real-life partners on Dale Winton's game show are EastEnders actors Wendy Richard and Adam Woodyatt, and TV presenters Jenny Powell and Paul Ross.
Peggy and Frank make a stand against Dan's invasion of the Vic. Pat's suggestion for Ian has dire consequences.
Lisa has some home truths for Ian, who has a proposal for Barry and Natalie. Lucy's test results come through.


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The L train in downtown Chicago at Lake and Wells Street.
This, while not a very good photo at all, depicts something interesting, so I'll post it despite it's quality. CP 3094 leads CP 8858 back into Moose Jaw. Apparently the GEVO was down in Assiniboia to celebrate the opening of a grain elevator.
CN's primary choices- C44-9W, C40-8M, and ES44DC. It has been said that the CN ES44DCs are having engine problems...Perhapd Hunter Harrison can't understand the 'Quick start' environmental systems in the engines? I can see the CN 115 again, so it must be Spring now.
Old 40s 9531 and 5354 are in charge today.
CN 351 resumed movement, and passes through bridge trusses at Riverview in the afternoon mists off the South Saskatchwan River.
This mockingbird is making a mockery of the sign. Either she's illiterate or a scofflaw....considering she's a mockingbird, it's probably the latter.

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text: The Findlay Acura service team is staffed with highly qualified auto repair technicians who strive to make the automotive service experience as smooth and efficient as possible. We offer a wide array of services from straight forward tasks like oil changes all the way up to transmission repair and beyond. We pride ourselves on our excellent customer service, both for our Acura clients as well as our used car customers from all over in Clark County. Come see why the team at Findlay Acura in Henderson, NV has been awarded the Acura Precision Team Award for the last five years running!


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Quinessence 100ml amber plastic bottles are perfect for storing and dispensing your ready-mixed massage oils, carrier oils, infused oils and lotions. Since plastic bottles are much lighter than glass they are the ideal choice when taking blends with you on your holiday travels.

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Police baffled by the FACELESS KILLER!
Police Lt. Harry Grant: Funny thing how he always strikes in the rain.
Police Sgt. Art Collins: Maybe he likes rain. Must be a fish.

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Is the camera built-in monitor too small? No problem, this video showing you how to hook a portable DVD player with a DSLR. This gives me an idea that I probably can connect my camera to a laptop, and it works. A 15″ external monitor is way better than the 2.5″ or even 3″ LCD on the back of digital cameras, but the drawback is you can only do this in the studio or indoor shooting. However, I will never do this when I am taking pictures because I only shoot RAW and I have to some post-processes to make sure the results are perfect, before I present the pictures to my clients.
It is been three months passed and I can’t believe I just sent the wedding posters to Cheryl. I hope they will like these two images.
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As a photographer I have to manage the color of my display and make sure the color is accurate. My laptop screen has calibrated before but I think it might already out-of-tune, so I was looking for a color management device for a while. Spyder 2 Express seemed works well and very easy to create a icc monitor profile. Don’s Photo now selling it for only $99.99 because of Christmas season, but I pretty got it by only paying the taxes since I have $100 Don’s Photo gift card ,which I got it form a photo contest. Now I can always keep the color accuracy and consistency of my all displays.
Got the 2008 calendar couple days ago, I was so disappoint about the printing quality of it. The color of the calendar seemed so dull and dark, can’t see to much detail on the pictures. I was thinking the calendar could be a nice present for my friends, now it is so embarrassed.
No, not my pictures. These amazing shots are belonged to a Nikon Cafe member Andy E. who was recently visiting a tent camp north of Masai Mara National Park for 2 days. He got a chance to test his new Nikon D300 with AFS 14-24mm and AFS 24-70mm lenses, and ended up doing most of his photos with an AFS 300mm/4.
I am so jealous and hope I will get a chance to travel to Kenya too. There are about 200 pictures are located at his PBase album, take a look if interested.
I finally completed my short experimental film. This film is the combination of 40% video and 60% stop frame animation. All scenes are took with the model that I built, then come up a story at this space. Why stop frame animation because I have a lot of shots need to key myself in the model as the characters. I don’t have a huge blue or green backdrops to do the chroma key, so I have to take the continuous pictures then montage in Photoshop frame by frame. It is a hard work and a lot of works, but it is done now.
Alston’s family just got a new addition this summer, so it is about time to take a record for these kids. Baby Alston is cute and quiet, but his sister was a bit out of control in this age. It was a nice experience to work with Alston’s family.


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Deep fried turkey has become more popular with time. This is not only because of its softness but also due to the fact that it is unbelievably delicious. Most people prefer to indulge in it during celebrations and occasions. This is not surprising as it adds to the feeling of festivity. A good turkey is equivalent to a good party. Well, at least most times.
More and more companies that offer this product are emerging. This is good for the consumer. Competition between them means the chances of getting excellent deep fried turkey are high. They have gone ahead to create websites to advertise their product. This makes work easier for the consumer in choosing the brand that he or she wants to buy from. They can also acquire much needed information from buyers who have sampled the products of different brands. This is to allow them to get the experience and make a decision on the best brand and the most loved product there is. Find a good butterball electric turkey fryer to get things started.
The methods of preparation may be similar but the ingredients used in the deep fried turkey differ. Each brand focuses on creating a unique taste. This is for the purposes of catering for a certain target market. It is also instrumental in attracting a new group of customers. By considering the customer's needs and wants in terms of deep fried turkey, they are able to create a great product. They make it a delight to all those who partake of it. This creates a win-win situation for both the customer and the brand that owns the website they settled for.
A good website should provide conclusive information on the product being promoted. They may include pictures to give a client a glimpse on what he or she should expect. Ingredients used should not be left out. Certain products though harmless may prove fatal to some consumers. Prices vary depending on the ingredients or the brand producing the turkey. After sale services can be mentioned if any for instance, free delivery.
Some websites go an extra mile to give recipes to their customers. This is a good marketing strategy. It gives meaningful information to customers increasing their confidence in the brand. These translates to better sales of the product while encouraging the consumers to improve their turkey deep frying skills. They may also go for promotions and offer discounts to their customers. This encourages the purchase of their products. Deep fried turkey is a treat that everyone deserves. In simple terms, don't let anything stand between you and a good old deep fried turkey. There are lots of cheap turkey fryers out there so be sure to check them out!
Watch the video at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0vUTCXR-g5Y for more tips in frying a turkey.

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White Pine County Artistry features paintings by Dawn Dot Star, April 27 - May 15, 2015 at the Nevada State Legislature as part of the 2015 LXS Gallery series. Star’s compositions connect the viewer to intimate spaces within the landscape, allowing them to focus and reflect on specific details, such as a single bush, tree, rock face, or the fluidity of his marks. "He has a unique style working in watercolor and colored pencil to produce beautiful scenes of rural Nevada," says Jennifer Messina.
The LXS Gallery is located on the first floor across from the Caucus Deli in the Nevada Legislative Building, 401 South Carson Street, Carson City.


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LP has recently started using an open topped cup to drink from at meal times and we were looking to upgrade her sippy/straw cups to ones without valves for her to use around the house and out and about during the day. The lovely people at OXO Tot were kind enough to send me an OXO Tot Twist Top Water Bottle to try out which is one of many water bottles for kids on the market.
What’s the OXO Tot Twist Top Water Bottle like?
The OXO Water Bottle has a twist top lid that covers the straw when not in use to keep the straw clean and the lid prevents spills. It also has a non slip carrying loop handle, a good size 300ml capacity, is BPA free and dishwasher safe.
The OXO Tot Twist Top Water Bottle comes in three colours – Aqua, Raspberry and Green. I really like the fact that there is a gender neutral option rather than just the typical pink and blue.
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LP has been using the Water Bottle for a couple of weeks now and overall she’s loving it! The twist top and handle are made of soft material which is easy for her to grip and we’ve found we can attach the bottle to the pushchair using the carry handle to avoid it being dropped and lost while out and about. We have found the Water Bottle easy to clean – it’s dishwasher safe and comes apart really well for thorough cleaning. LP found the straw easy to drink from and loved the way the straw went out of sight – even playing Peekaboo with it! The lid is a fantastic feature to prevent spills and the large opening means the straw can move easily.
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text: Wakefield-Vette- Established in 1957, Wakefield Engineering designs efficient, affordable and reliable thermal management solutions for a diverse range of commercial, industrial, and military markets. Recognized as a worldwide leader, Wakefield Engineering has grown with the market while expanding into others, responding to technological advances and anticipating industry demands. Wakefield Engineering is a wholly owned subsidiary of Alpha Technologies Group, Inc.

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The principle idea behind Molecularly Imprinted Polymer (MIP) synthesis is the generation of solution state complexes between the template ligand in hand and appropriate functional monomers, followed by subsequent “freezing” of these complexes by co-polymerisation of the above with an excess of a cross-linking monomer. These monomer – template complexes are stabilised by non-covalent interactions, reversible covalent interactions or metal ion mediated interactions. The types of interactions that are usually exploited in molecular imprinting are: a) hydrogen bonds, b) π-π interactions, c) ionic forces, d) hydrophobic interactions, e) van der Waals forces, f) metal-ligand bonds, g) cleavable covalent bonds.
The non-covalent or “self-assembly” approach is the most widely applied mode in molecular imprinting. The template is mixed with monomers and cross-linkers in an appropriate solvent. In this pre-polymerisation mixture, complexes of the template with the monomers are formed as a result of polar interactions such as hydrogen bonds, ionic interactions, Van der Waals forces etc. The strength of these interactions and the resulting complexes is of vital importance for the templating effect in the final polymer.
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1. Boz Morda phase. The initial village, probably dating chiefly to the 8th millennium B.C., was the first settlement in a region that provided abundant edible wild plant foods, herds of onagers, oxen, and gazelles, and seasonal incursions of migratory birds. The people built small houses of clay and mud bricks and planted fields of emmer wheat (Triticum dicoccum) and two-row hulled barley (Hordeum spontaneum), both of which are primitive races of the modern domesticates. They also collected large quantities of native wild legumes and grasses to supplement their diet. They herded goats, which showed little evidence of domestication at this early date, and hunted onagers, oxen, and boars. From a marsh near the site they harvested catfish, turtles, carp, mussels, and water birds. As in the later two phases, the people made cutting and scraping tools of flint and obsidian and grinding stones of local limestone. The floors of the houses were covered with simple reed mats. As pottery was not yet in use, waterproof containers were made either of animal skins or baskets coated with bitumen.
2. The ʿAlīkoš phase (7200-6400 B.C.). Beneath the floors of some of the houses, which were larger and multi-room, are found burials showing evidence of cranial deformation and the use of simple beads and pendants as decoration. Stone bowls, shaped much like later pottery bowls, were numerous and mortars and pestles had been added to the inventory of ground stone. Some 40 percent of the seeds recovered were cereal grains, a dramatic increase from the 10 percent of the Boz Morda phase. The goats displayed flattened horn cores, one of the signs of domestication; fewer sheep were in the herds. The villagers maintained an emphasis on hunting similar to that of the previous phase.
3. Moḥammad-Jaʿfar phase (6400-6100 B.C.) Relatively shallow deposits at the top of the mound show some houses with stone foundations and burials in a small cemetery outside the buildings. Evidence indicates changes in the environment, perhaps as a result of prolonged herding and farming; the marshy area had grown dry and woody perennial legumes (Prosopis) characteristic of heavily grazed land were now abundant. Both the sheep, now nearly as abundant as goats, and the goats show morphological signs of advanced domestication, but a strong emphasis on hunting wild animals continued. The most notable change was the introduction of pottery, which occurred in three distinct wares, all of which were chaff tempered and fired at a low temperature. Similar pottery is found at the nearby excavated site of Čoḡā Sefīd, also on the Deh Lorān plain, and at Tapa Gūrān and Tapa Sarāb in the mountains.
By the time ʿAlīkoš was abandoned, there were several other small villages on the Deh Lorān plain, but irrigation agriculture and the use of plows drawn by draft animals had not yet been introduced. Although widespread contacts are evident in the presence of obsidian from Anatolia, sea shells from the Red Sea, and turquoise and copper from the Iranian plateau, the villagers of the plain were self-sufficient in foodstuffs and other necessary items. Some form of seasonal transhumance featuring migration into the mountains during the extremely hot summers probably continued to be practiced throughout the occupation of ʿAlīkoš. This pattern of life continued locally for another 700 years before irrigation agriculture and hybrid races of the cereal grains were introduced by people from eastern Iraq. The story of the continued local development and the intrusion by people with irrigation are documented in the reports on Čoḡā Sefīd (Hole, 1977) and Tapa Sabz (Hole, Flannery, and Neely, 1969).
F. Hole and K. V. Flannery, “The Prehistory of Southwestern Iran: A Preliminary Report,” Proceedings of the Prehistoric Society 33, 1968, pp. 147-206.
F. Hole, K. V. Flannery, and J. A. Neely, Prehistory and Human Ecology of the Deh Luran Plain. Memoir 1, Ann Arbor, 1969.
F. Hole, Studies in the Archeological History of the Deh Luran Plain. Memoir 9, Ann Arbor, 1977.
A. Woosley andF. Hole, “Pollen Evidence of Subsistence and Environment in Ancient Iran,” Paleorient 4, 1978, pp. 59-70.
F. Hole, “ʿALĪKOŠ,” Encyclopædia Iranica, I/8, pp. 886-887, available online at http://www.iranicaonline.org/articles/alikos-archeological-site (accessed on 30 December 2012).


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By Xah Lee. Date: 2006-04-30 . Last updated: 2019-04-08 .
但願人長久 is a very old Chinese poem. Written by 蘇轼 (Su1 Shi4, 1037 to 1101).
In modern times, it has been sung as a song, made very popular by 鄧麗君 (Teresa Deng), and also sung by 王菲 (Faye Wong). The music is by 梁弘志 (liáng HóngZhì).
It would be tonight in the palace on high.
Too high and cold for me.
On high as on earth, would it be as gay?
Will live long as he can!
Though miles apart, we'll share the beauty she displays.
嬋 chán = beautiful, lovely, pretty, graceful, lady-like.
娟 juān = pretty, good-looking, graceful, attractive.


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Not sure where this is going to go….
Guest post by site jockeys. A t(R)opical selfie.
America is already so great, we will make it even greater at The Devil’s Road. Here’s seminal Canadian punk band DOA doing their bit.
While Burma’s transition to democracy is barely skin deep, the old slogans of the regime that has been exploiting and murdering the country remain visible.
As Thais experience more and more military surveillance, it is wise to keep one’s political views to oneself.
Meanwhile, back in Thailand, depiction of unpalatable suffering in Buddhist temple.
Mud trance at the Phi Ta Khon ghost festival.


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Nation-branding, though controversial in some quarters, is becoming ever more important and can be of great value to towns and regions wishing to reach out to the wider world, writes Joakim Norén of the Swedish Institute.
Branding is becoming ever more important. For companies targeting the consumer market it's a prerequisite, and for most business-to-business companies as well. But many still think that branding of places is a little bit strange, sometimes even controversial. However, places have as much to gain from a strong brand as products and services. And quite often product brands and place brands interact; you all know which country builds the best quality luxury cars or where the most cutting edge consumer electronics come from.
For the regions and municipalities it is essential to know how Sweden is perceived abroad for their own branding efforts, and they wouldn't be able to afford to carry out all the research that the Swedish Institute does. Sharing this information broadly is also a way for the Swedish Institute to reach its target of a stronger, clearer and more up-to-date image for Sweden abroad.


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Mounting hooks are provided for installation in either portrait or landscape orientation.
Front-loading frame with hinged edges lets users update graphics while leaving the frame in place on a wall.
LED-illuminated frame creates an eye-catching presentation.
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It is suitable for varied types of bikes, including road bikes, mountain bikes and folding bikes. Simple and practical design, small size and light weight, this bell is a good accessory for cycling sports. It will bring much convenience for outdoor sports and travel.
A member of the Timex "Elevated Classics" line, this watch boasts a crocodile-embossed leather strap and patterned black dial.
Created by Dr. Comfort, the new X-Sole Relief Technology in our Flex-OA Comfort Footwear Collection takes a new approach to relieving pain and delivering true comfort. Patented biomechanical features work to naturally change the loads across the knee helping relieve pain and slow the progression of osteoarthritis, or OA. Characterized by degeneration of cartilage and its underlying bone within a joint, OA is most common in the knees.
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Brazil said Monday it will discuss with its BRICS partners new reports about the United States spying on President Dilma Rousseff.
A programme broadcast on Brazil’s Globo TV last Sunday, revealed the National Security Agency (NSA) monitored the content of telephone calls, emails and cellphone messages of President Dilma Rousseff and her key advisers.
“We will be talking with our partners, both developed nations and emerging ones, such as those in BRICS, because we believe this involves all of us, affects all of us,” Brazilian Foreign Minister Luiz Alberto Figueiredo said on Monday.
The two Brazilian ministers said they had met US Ambassador Thomas Shannon and set Friday as a deadline for an official response.
Justice Minister Jose Eduardo Cardozo and Figueiredo told a press conference after an emergency meeting with President Rousseff that they expected a formal written response from the US government.
Ahead of the G20 Leaders’ Summit, the ministers said Brazil was determined to take the matter to various international forums.
“When the country is more independent and stronger, as is Brazil, and because it’s competing with the United States and American companies, the US government is thinking differently about Brazil,” said Greenwald.
Meanwhile, Figueiredo said on Monday Brazil’s next steps would depend on the answers the US provided.
Cardozo said US spying on a Brazilian head of state went against ties between two nations bound by a strategic alliance.
The new allegations have cast a shadow over Rousseff’s impending trip to the US next month with local media reports suggesting a postponement or a cancellation.
Figueiredo refused to comment on the issue.
Figueiredo said Brazil would promote a debate on establishing international regulations that prevent spying on private and government communications.
“We want an agreement to regulate Internet use, not to curtail rights, but to protect rights. We want there to be real freedom, so companies, citizens and governments won’t be a target of these types of violations,” Figueiredo said.
Rousseff has made no formal statements so far, but called the emergency meeting early Monday with several ministers to discuss the scandal.
In July, after news of US spying on Brazilian government agencies, companies and individuals first surfaced, Globo claimed Brazil was the NSA’s largest target.
Last week, Cardozo travelled to Washington, where he discussed the earlier spying revelations with US Vice President Joe Biden.

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Tom Hollander has spoken out about what it was like to become the internet’s favourite meme for 15 minutes after accidentally upstaging Sandra Bullock in Bird Box.
The actor, who is due back on our screens in The Missing spin-off Baptiste, played the role of the twisted Gary, who proves more trouble than he’s worth in a group of survivors fighting against an unseen entity.
Soon after being released, Tom forcing the eyes open of one of his co-stars started making its way online, turning the horrible moment into a running gag that ran for weeks.
Speaking to Metro.co.uk, Tom said: ‘I mean, I hoped it would be [successful], but I had absolutely no sense of that, and also actually after we made it, I hadn’t heard anything about it for a year. And now I’m a meme!
Speaking about the film itself, Tom admitted that he was intrigued by the premise, which ultimately led to his face making its way across the internet.
He said: ‘I thought there might be something in it, because this idea of fears, nameless fears, that you make people want to end it all, but they don’t have any shape, you don’t know what they look like.
‘That as a metaphor for broadly speaking, for the times that we’re living in, when you’re either scared of the forces of the extreme right or the boiling seas or the end of the natural world or Brexit or social media driving you nuts as a teenager.
It’s pretty safe to say though that his new character won’t have the same effect, as a man named Edward making his way through Amsterdam in search of a missing girl.
Recruiting Baptiste for help, the pair quickly find themselves in Europe’s underworld and sordid crime syndicates.
‘I was emotionally in a place that I hadn’t ever been in before as an actor. Not for six hours of television,’ he explained.
We’ll be sure to keep our eyes peeled for it.
Baptiste is coming soon to BBC1.


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text: The Port of Neapolis is located in Vatica Bay, at the south-east of the Peloponnese. This port is one of the most ideal locations for provisioning, crew change, lubricants supplies, minor electronics repairs, etc., because it is on the crossroads of numerous international shipping lanes, including the Gibraltar Strait-Black Sea route, Adriatic Sea-Suez Canal or Black Sea route, and various other main sea lanes to/from the Adriatic Sea. The deviation required to reach Vatica Bay is can be as little as 3-5 nautical miles. The port offers safe anchorage (recommended anchorage position: 36º30'N /23º01'5''E) with good depths and no pilotage requirement for arrival or departure.


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Paige: No one really gets what it is like to be me. With mom and dad, and my sister. She’s always pushing me. Only my friends can somewhat support and understand me. Why is it… (Milania walks into the house with a backpack after walking home from school and Paige seems to come to life.) Hey, Milania, I’m going to a party on Friday. You’re going to be home with mom, right?
Milania: Well, I got invited to that party, too.
Paige: Oh. Are you gonna go?
Milania: I was thinking that I would. I never go to parties.
Paige: Well then who’s gonna stay with mom?
Milania: Maybe dad can take off. I’ll ask him.
Milania: Dad can’t stay home with mom. He’s gonna be away, somewhere in New York.
Paige: Okay, so could you stay home?
Paige: Well, I already told everyone that I’m going.
Milania: So just tell them you can’t.
Paige: (rolls eyes) No. Why do you even want to go to a party anyway? I thought you didn’t like parties.
Milania: I never said that. I’m just always busy taking care of mom and with school. I’ve stayed home with mom for like the whole week while you’ve been out with your friends.
Paige: I help mom, too… if you’re implying that I don’t.
Milania: I just want to go out and have fun this one time… can’t you just stay home this once?
Paige: But Mona really wants me to go.
Paige: Well, I’m going upstairs.
Milania: So when are we going to resolve this?
Milania: You always do this.
Milania: Leave an argument before it is resolved so the other person is forced to have it your way.
Milania: Really. Then what was that when you just tried to walk away?
Paige: I was just going to my room.
Milania: So I could just give in to what you want.
Milania: (interrupting Paige) Or how about all the other times you’ve wanted to go out and not stay with mom? You’ve done the same thing. You start an argument and then leave. Then the other person doesn’t feel like bringing it up again or chasing you, so they do what you want them to. I’ve dealt with this for my whole life and not once brought it up to you.
Paige: Sorry. You just don’t know how hard it is for me.
Paige: You don’t seem like it.
Milania: We just deal with it in different way. You don’t think this is hard for the rest of us?
Paige: I go to my friends because they are the only ones who understand me and support me. They’re the only ones who understand what I’m going through.
Paige: Yeah, who else will?
Milania: (sits on a stool) They support you, but who will support me?
Milania: Paige, I’ll stay home.
Milania: Yeah. I thought about it and I know you want to go more than me. It’ll just be easier anyway. Plus, everyone is probably expecting you to be there.
Paige: (as she sits up) Thanks! You don’t know how much this means to me!
Paige: I’m sorry, Milania. I was oblivious to the fact that you were right here to support me, and that you’ve needed support, too. I’ve been selfish. I want you to go to this party.


text: Scott City Residential are an independent Estate Agency specialising in the CITY of LONDON ( The Square Mile ) with a special focus on the Barbican Estate. Whether you are a buyer, a seller, a landlord or a tenant in central London, we will work hard to make sure your experience with us is a positive one. We aim to make the buying and renting process easier all round, we know our area well and are able to react quickly to any changes in market conditions to the benefit of our clients.


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When the view out of your kitchen window is too spectacular to disrupt it with a large range hood, Siena is the perfect solution! This extractor is discreetly flush mounted, allowing the cabinetry and outdoors to take center stage.
However, when it’s time to cook, Siena will easily do the job: with a powerful 600 CFM and in-line blower (sold separately), which can mounted in the attic for added silence and peacefulness. The 43” x 27” size provides excellent capture of fumes and the Perimeter Aspiration Technology has been included increasing suction 35%, making it a highly effective hood despite its out-of-sight location.
Both the halogen lighting and the 4 speed blower are conveniently operated by an ergonomic remote control.


text: The lightest choice for wrestling, these men's boots have a clean, modern look. For added control, the rounded suede midsole keeps you in constant contact with the mat from all angles. A maximum-grip outsole gives you the foundation you need.

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Diamond Clarity is usually ranked on the GIA grading scale (shown below). It may come as a surprise, but the GIA Clarity rankings are based on the rarity of a diamond, not necessarily it’s beauty, brilliance or value. A diamond with a high Clarity ranking can be rare and expensive, but downright ugly if it does not meet high tolerances for Color and Cut as well.
A diamond is considered ” Eye Clean” if it has no flaws visible to the naked eye. This is an important distinction if you are looking for the best value when buying a diamond. On the scale above, notice that all diamonds SI3 and above are “Eye clean”.
While the difference in Clarity between an SI3 diamond and an IF diamond cannot be discerned with the naked eye, the difference in cost can be well over 400% in a diamond of 1 carat or more. As mentioned above, the GIA Clarity scale rates and prices of diamonds based on their rarity, not their perceived brilliance and beauty.
If you want the privilege of owning a rare masterpiece of nature, then we welcome you to consider diamonds above the SI Clarity range. However, unless the viewer has a magnifying loupe, or a microscope available, they will not be able to see the difference.
If you are buying a less expensive diamond that is graded I1 or I2 for Clarity, then there are some important considerations to be made. If your diamond is certified, then you can tell in advance of buying the diamond where the inclusions are and how they will affect the beauty of your diamond by evaluating the gemologist’s Plot of your diamond.
The Plot on the certificate at left indicates the location and type of inclusions found in your diamond.
Since this is an I1 diamond, it is important to note that there will be at least one inclusion visible to the naked eye, but where it is located is most important.
In the top view diagram, you can see a fairly large grouping of crystals indicated in the upper left area. Otherwise, the diamond is fairly clean, with some small clouds, crystals. a small needle and a small feather shown on the bottom view (none of these would be visible to the naked eye).
In short, this plot indicates a very good value for a moderately priced I1 diamond.
In the 30X photograph below, notice the grouping of crystals in the upper left. These inclusions can be almost completely hidden under a prong when the diamond is set. If the same group of crystals were located at the center of the diamond, it would detract from its beauty. However, both diamonds would be rated I1. Only the plot gives you an accurate evaluation of your diamond’s clarity rating.
If you are buying an uncertified diamond that is graded I1 or I2 for Clarity, then you will have to depend on the seller’s reputation and skill at choosing a diamond with visible flaws. The photograph above is a good example of how we choose our I1 rated diamonds. We look for visible flaws that are toward the outer edge of the diamond, those that will least affect the perceived beauty of an I1 diamond.
How we choose an I2 diamond: The photographs below are all diamonds that would be rated I2 for Clarity. As you can see, there are broad quality differences in what a gemologist would call an I2 Clarity grade.
Acceptable I2: medium feather at center and some black crystals at top left edge. Unacceptable I2: clouds throughout and obvious black crystals in the center of the diamond Unacceptable I2: dense clouds and large feathers throughout. Known in the trade as “white smash”.
We choose I2 diamonds that have the characteristics of the first photo above: the body of the diamond is clean enough to allow for an acceptable return of light to the viewer’s eye. Many retailers buy the less expensive type of I2 diamonds that are riddled with black crystals or include very dense clouds and feathers.


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The raj style emulates the grand aura of Hindu art and architecture. Therefore, it features rich colors, dark wooden accents, jewel tones and traditional furniture. It’s an extremely attractive style that very rarely gets used in today’s society. It’s translation in such a small space can seem challenging, but the overall effect stays just as authentic and brilliant.
There is an understated use of vintage accessories that comes in the Raj style. Wooden décor is especially significant to its aesthetic. This is why the gallery wall formation of this corridor feature wall has been carried out in wooden frames of different styles. They all retain an individuality, but have an overall similar vibe, which helps emulate the raj style.
Jewel colored accents of the “Holy” variety are used in the Raj style. These mostly consist of pinks, yellows, greens, blues and reds in traditional patterns. They can be used in the interior design in the form of throw pillows and cushions, or even a small area rug at the entrance. They emulate a very traditional look, which lends an authentic vibe to the raj style.
The easiest way to emulate the Raj style in your home is by using peranaken tiles. These tiles have in-built patterns that have an inherently traditional vibe. You can use an entire feature wall out of these tiles in any part of your home – although, the kitchen seems like the best choice for using it.
Vintage style furniture is another criteria for emulating the Raj style to your home design. This kind of furniture comes in wooden textures and has a typically 90s aura. This also resembles the Mid-Century Modern style in looks. Just try to go with darker wooden textures when you’re trying to articulate this style in your homes.
Oriental rugs are another essential that you must make a part of your home interior designs if you want to use the Raj style to your home designs. They’re available in various colors and unique patterns. They’re incredibly beautiful and add stunning personality and individuality to your homes.


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Are there any requirements or skills needed to become a member of The HOU Crew?
Yes! Love, patience, kindness and some of your time.
Can both men and women join HOU Crew?
Yes, we would love that!
What is the difference between Friends and HOU Crew?
HOU Crew is made up of young professionals (mid-twenties to mid-forties) with events and meetings taking place after 5:00 PM and on the weekends. Friends events typically occur during the day with a few events in the late afternoon or evening.
Does it cost money to join HOU Crew?
We do ask for annual dues of $50.00 (per individual). Please see the main page for all membership options.
Dues are used to support our annual operating costs which fund our family dinners, activities and social events for HOU Crew.
Are there other costs throughout the year?
None required; however, some of our events depend on additional donations (in-kind and/or monetary) from members for things such as food, paper goods or more. Additional donations are voluntary and strictly up to each member’s ability and desire to contribute.
How do I get communications about HOU Crew?
Once you join you will be begin receiving monthly emails which will inform you on meetings, socials, and other pertinent information. You will also begin receiving our volunteer newsletter which will alert you to any upcoming volunteer opportunities with our special events and other programs throughout the year.
How often do HOU Crew have meetings?
The HOU Crew has all member meetings quarterly.
What kind of social events is The HOU Crew involved in?
Social events are held quarterly and vary per year. Examples include: happy hours, workout classes, running groups and more.
Will we be directly involved with the families?
I have a specific question. How can I get in contact with someone?
Please feel free to reach out via email at houcrew@rmhhouston.org with questions about becoming a member.
I am ready to sign up what happens next?
Once you sign up online you will receive a confirmation email which will give you further direction. A current HOU Crew member will reach out to you via email or by phone to welcome you and provide more information about the group.


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The first Ino was a Corby 36 which I bought in autumn 2013. We did the Commodores Cup in 2014 and decided to move on to a bigger boat in 2015. Having chartered Kerr 40’s and Farr 280’s, which were great fun, the opportunity came to buy the HH42 from Richard Mathews.
We are a British crew with a significant Kiwi influenced and based out of Cowes.


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Heart disease is a broad term used to describe any cardiovascular disease or condition that affects the cardiovascular system. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 47% of all Americans have at least one of the risk factors for heart disease and many don 't know it. Understanding heart disease is crucial to its prevention, however, so it 's important for you to know the causes and symptoms of heart disease. You should strive to prevent heart disease if you can and know your treatment options if you already have it.
Some people are born with heart disease due to congenital defects of the heart. Others may develop heart disease later in life as a result of bacteria and viruses or diseases that affect the heart such as Rheumatic fever and diabetes. Obesity affects heart health as well, as do some prescription drugs, over-the-counter medications and dietary supplements. Atherosclerosis, however, is the most common type of heart disease in the United States.
Atherosclerosis is caused by a build-up of cholesterol in the arteries. This buildup restricts blood flow and can block it altogether. Your heart must work harder to push blood through narrowed arteries which increases your blood pressure. This artery narrowing is often the result of eating fatty foods and those high in cholesterol.


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DENVER — May 14, 2016 — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded $1.95 million to the Colorado School of Mines and $1.9 million to the Water Environment and Reuse Foundation (WERF) in Alexandria, Virginia, to research technologies to manage stormwater runoff and combined sewer overflows.
The Colorado School of Mines will help communities evaluate alternative stormwater treatment technologies through the development of a decision support tool. The resource will consider risks and life cycle costs. The institution will also hold training sessions for the tools.
WERF’s goal is to develop a tool and database that is accessible to the public, a guide for decision makers and a life cycle cost and analysis framework.
WASHINGTON — May 13, 2016 — The EPA awarded its Patrick H. Hurd Sustainability Award to Alexis D’Alessandro for her project that provides affordable drinking water to a Kenyan community.
D’Alessandro is a senior of Half Hollow Hills High School in Dix Hills, New York. Her project, titled “Design and Implementation of a Sustainable Permeate Gap Membrane Distillation System for Water Purification in the Turkana Basin of Kenya,” includes a cost-effective treatment alternative to reverse osmosis.
The project will be displayed in the spring of 2017 at the EPA’s National Sustainable Design Expo in Washington, D.C.
SAN FRANCISCO — May 12, 2016 — Eighteen Environmental Workforce Development and Job Training (EWDJT) grants worth $200,000 each will support local economies across the nation.
The grants support programs affected by Bownfields sites in their communities. Residents can work by cleaning up the sites. Opportunities also exist in waste treatment, stormwater manager, emergency response, electronics recycling, solar installation and green remediation.
URBANA, Ill. — May 10, 2016 — Water quality in the Illinois River has improved, with a 10 percent decrease in the nitrate load in 2010 to 2014 compared with the average load in the 1980s and early 1990s, according to a new study from the University of Illinois.
The EPA set a goal of reducing the nitrate and phosphorus loads in the Mississippi River by 45 percent to help reduce the size of the seasonal hypoxic area, or “dead zone”, created in the Gulf of Mexico when nitrate in tributaries like the Illinois River flows into the Mississippi River and down to the Gulf.
The research was completed last October, before the release of data for 2015. The study was published in the Journal of Environmental Quality.
The authors also found that nitrate loads and concentrations in the Illinois River from 1983 to 2014 were correlated with more efficient agricultural nitrogen use and levels of nitrate discharged in Chicago’s treated wastewater.
SAN FRANCISCO — May 11, 2016 — Around a third of wetlands across the U.S. are in poor health, according to the EPA’s first National Wetland Condition Assessment.
The report shows that nearly half of the nation’s wetlands are in good health, while 20 percent are classed as being in fair health and the remaining 32 percent are in poor health.
Overall, the ecoregion west of the Rocky Mountains scored lowest with just 21 percent of wetlands in this region in good condition, 18 percent in fair condition and 61 percent in poor condition.
Challenges facing western wetlands include hydrologic changes from the creation of ditches and other draining systems; intrusion of nonnative plants; and surface hardening and vegetation removal (such as for roads and pavement). Additional factors that may have led to the poorer results in the West include generally higher temperatures; long, dry summers; and prolonged drought conditions.
The assessment points to the need for better monitoring and protection of wetlands, the EPA said.


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The QTIC Tourism Indigenous Employment Champions Network, supported by The Star Entertainment Group, aims to support tourism employers to recruit and retain Indigenous employees. The Network is a group of volunteer tourism operators that have exhibited best practice in the recruitment and retention of Indigenous employment.
Together with the Champions, QTIC have developed a range of resources for tourism operators, presented at numerous industry conferences, facilitated industry forums, provided tourism industry career path information to Indigenous students and job seekers, and identified Indigenous employment placements within the industry.

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