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\section{Introduction}
An array of identical oscillators has been used to model a wide
range of systems, such as neural networks, convecting fluids,
laser arrays and coupled biochemical oscillators. These systems
exhibit rich collective behaviors including synchrony and
spatiotemporal chaos \cite{1,2,3,4}. Most of the earlier
theoretical works on these systems assume either local coupling
(nearest-neighbor interactions) or global coupling (infinite-range
interactions); a third type named non-locally coupling began to be
explored in the past years, which is somewhere between local
coupling and global coupling. In non-local coupled systems, the
oscillators interact with all others and the strength between
oscillators varies with the distance between them.

Chimera state is a spatiotemporal pattern in which some of the
identical oscillators are coherent and synchronous while others
remain incoherent \cite{5,6,7,9,10}. They usually appear in
systems with non-local coupling and could only be built for proper
initial conditions \cite{15}. Chimera state does not relate to the
partially synchronized states observed in populations of
nonidentical oscillators with dispersive frequencies in which the
splitting of the population roots in the inhomogeneity of the
oscillator themselves and the intrinsically fastest or slowest
oscillators remain desynchronized. Its emergence cannot be
ascribed to a supercritical instability of the spatially uniform
oscillation, because it occurs even if the uniform state is
stable. Chimera may be a paradigm to study unihemispheric sleep in
neurology which states a fact that many creatures sleep with only
half of their brain while the other half is still active at the
same time. \cite{mat06}.

In the year 2002, Chimera state was first reported by Kuramoto and
his colleagues \cite{5,6} when simulating the non-locally coupled
complex Ginzburg-Landau equation. They showed that identical
oscillators with non-locally symmetrical coupling could
self-organize into chimera states. Soon, spiral wave chimera
\cite{13,14} was discovered in two-dimensional arrays of
non-locally coupled oscillators. In succession, Abrams and
Strogatz \cite{7} found an exact solution for this state in a ring
of phase oscillators coupled by a cosine kernel. Recently, two
interesting findings on chimera state are reported. Firstly, in
the study of the non-locally coupled oscillators with time delay
\cite{11,12}, clustered chimera state that has spatially
distributed phase coherence separated by incoherence with adjacent
coherent regions in antiphase, was found. The observed clustered
chimera state in these systems is stationary and its pattern does
not change with time. Secondly, Abrams and Strogatz \cite{8} found
a breathing chimera state in a model consisting of two interacting
subpopulations of oscillators. Pikovsky and Rosenblum \cite{16}
considered oscillators ensembles consisting of several
subpopulations of identical units, with a general heterogeneous
coupling between subpopulations, through which they acquired
quasiperiodic chimera states. Laing \cite{17,19} summarized
chimera states in several heterogeneous networks of coupled phase
oscillators, in the mean time, he analyzed chimera state applying
the Ott-Antonsen ansatz \cite{18} in one-dimensional and
two-dimensional systems. He pointed out that, in one-dimensional
system, when parameter heterogeneity is introduced, a breathing
chimera state exists.

In this work, we study a one-dimensional array of non-locally
coupled identical phase oscillators. We find that, in the absence
of time delay, a two-cluster chimera state could exist. We also
find that, in the absence of parameter heterogeneity, the
two-cluster chimera state is not stationary but oscillating.
Different from Laing's results \cite{18}, we find that the
oscillation of the two-cluster chimera state only exists for the
system with a finite number of oscillators. Both the two-clustered
chimera state and finite size oscillations of the chimera state in
this model are analyzed based on the Ott-Antonsen ansatz.

\section{Model}

The array of non-locally coupled phase oscillators can be
described in a concise form as
\begin{eqnarray}\label{eq:1}
    \frac{\partial\phi}{\partial
    t}=\omega-\int_{-k}^kG(x-x^{\prime})\sin[\phi(x,t)-\phi(x^\prime,t)+\alpha]dx^\prime.
\end{eqnarray}
Here, $\phi(x,t)$ is the phase of the oscillator at position $x$
at time $t$. The space variable $x$ is in the range $[-k,k]$
$(0<k\leq\pi)$. The periodic boundary condition is imposed for
$k=\pi$, otherwise the no-flux boundary condition is imposed on
the system. $\omega$ is the natural frequency (same for all
oscillators), which plays no role in the dynamics. Without losing
generality, we can set $\omega=0$. The angle $\alpha$
$(0\leq\alpha\leq\frac{\pi}{2})$ is a tunable parameter. The
kernel $G(x-x^\prime)$ provides non-local coupling between
oscillators. $G(x)$ is non-negative, even, decreasing with $|x|$
along the array, and normalized to have unit integral. Following
Abrams and Strogatz \cite{7}, we make use of the cosine kernel
\begin{eqnarray}\label{eq:kernel}
 G(x)=\frac{1}{2(k+A\sin k)}(1+A\cos x)
\end{eqnarray}
where $0\leq A\leq 1$. When $k=\pi$, Abrams and Strogatz found a
chimera state with only one coherent cluster \cite{7}. However, we
find a novel chimera state which has two coherent clusters and is
oscillating for any finite number of oscillators. As mentioned
above, clustered chimera state is only found in the time-delay
coupled systems \cite{11,12} and oscillating chimera state is
found in the systems with subpopulations \cite{8,16} or the
systems with parameter heterogeneity [i.e., $\alpha=\alpha(x)$]
\cite{17}.

Let $\Omega$ denotes the angular frequency of a rotating frame
whose dynamics are simplified as much as possible, and let
$\theta=\phi-\Omega t$ denotes the phase of an oscillator relative
to this frame. The key idea behind the analysis of chimera stats
is the introduction of a mean-field-like quantity, namely, a
complex order parameter $Re^{i\Theta}$ \cite{5,6,7} which is
defined as
\begin{eqnarray}\label{eq:3}
    R(x,t)e^{i\Theta(x,t)}=\int_{-k}^{k}G(x-x^\prime)e^{i\theta(x^\prime,t)}dx^\prime
\end{eqnarray}
Then Eq (1) becomes
\begin{eqnarray}\label{eq:4}
    \frac{\partial\theta}{\partial
    t}=\omega-\Omega-R\sin(\theta-\Theta+\alpha).
\end{eqnarray}

For stationary state, $R$ and  $\Theta$ are time-independent and
only depend on space variable $x$. Let $\Delta=\omega-\Omega$
where $\Omega$ is the angular velocity for the oscillators in
coherent regions, the oscillators with $\Delta\leq R$ are in
coherent regions and are phase-locked to
$\theta=\arcsin(\frac{\Delta}{R})+\Theta-\alpha$ \cite{5,6,7}.

\section{Simulate and results}

\begin{figure}
\includegraphics[width=6.0in]{Graph1.eps}
\caption{\label{pi}(color online) (a) Phase pattern for
two-cluster chimera state when the steady state is reached. Eq.
(1) is integrated using the Runge-Kutta method with fixed time
step $dt=0.1$ with oscillator number $N=256$, $k=\pi$,
$\beta=0.10$ and $A=0.995$. (b) The triangle (green) symbol is the
modulus $R$ of the complex order parameter, the square (black)
symbol is the distribution of $\langle \dot{\theta}(x)\rangle$ of
individual oscillators averaged over 200 time units. The circle
(red) symbol is the fluctuation $\sigma^2(x)$ of $\dot\theta(x)$.
(c) three types of distribution of the phase $\Theta$ of the order
parameter at different time. (d), (e) and (f) show the contour
graphs of $R(x)$, $\Theta(x)/\pi$ and $\theta(x)/\pi$,
respectively. The horizontal axis is position $x$ and vertical
axis is time $t$. }
\end{figure}

For parameters  $\beta=\frac{\pi}{2}-\alpha=0.10$, $A=0.995$,
$k=\pi$, the system with $N=256$ phase oscillators could evolve to
a two-cluster chimera state under the initial conditions as
follows:
\begin{eqnarray}\label{intial condition}
\phi(x,0)=\left\{
\begin{array}{l l}
2\pi re^{-2.76x^2}, & x\leq 0\\
2\pi re^{-2.76x^2}+\pi, & x>0
\end{array}\right.
\end{eqnarray}
where $r$ is a random variable from a uniform distribution of
$[-0.5,0.5]$. As shown in Fig. 1(a), there exist two coherent
clusters in which all oscillators are synchronized. Oscillators in
the same cluster are nearly in phase yet in different clusters are
in antiphase. On the other hand, the oscillators between the two
coherent clusters are de-synchronized and their phases are
randomly distributed in $[-\pi,\pi]$.
\begin{figure}
\includegraphics[width=6.0in]{Graph2.eps}
\caption{\label{fig2}(color online) (a) Phase pattern for
two-cluster chimera. The parameters $N=256$, $k=0.8\pi$,
$\beta=0.10$ and $A=0.995$. (b) The triangle (green) symbol is the
modulus $R$ of the complex order parameter, the square (black)
symbol is the distribution of $\langle \dot{\theta}(x)\rangle$ of
individual oscillators averaged over 200 time units. The circle
(red) symbol is the fluctuation $\sigma^2$ of $\dot\theta(x)$. (c)
the distribution of the phase $\Theta$ of order parameter. (d),
(e) and (f) show the contour graphs of $R(x)$, $\Theta(x)/\pi$ and
$\theta(x)/\pi$, respectively.}
\end{figure}
Then we consider three quantities characterizing a chimera state:
the modulus $R$ of the complex order parameter at an arbitrary
time, the angular velocity $\langle \dot{\theta}(x)\rangle$
averaged in a time interval of 200 units, and the fluctuation of
the instantaneous angular velocity which is defined as
$\sigma(x)=\sqrt{\langle (\dot{\theta}(x)-\langle
\dot{\theta}(x)\rangle)^2\rangle}$. The quantities against the
locations of oscillators are presented in Fig. 1(b). Clearly,
there are two plateaus on the curve of $\langle
\dot{\theta}(x)\rangle$ which refer to the coherent clusters in
the chimera state. The zero $\sigma$ in the coherent clusters
means that the oscillators in the coherent clusters all move on
the same instantaneous angular velocity. Further, nonzero $\sigma$
outside the coherent clusters refers to the fluctuation of angular
velocities for the oscillators outside the coherent clusters and
indicates desynchronization. Fig. 1(b) reveals two features on $R$
for the two-cluster chimera state. Firstly, the oscillators can be
divided into two domains which join at the minimum of $R$ and the
curve of $R$ against the locations of oscillators does not show
symmetry about the minimum of $R$. Further explorations show that
$R$ is a function of time. As shown in Fig. 1(d) where the
spatiotemporal evolution of $R$ is featured, $R$ is oscillating in
each coherent cluster. Especially, when $R$ reaches its minimum in
one domain, $R$ in the other one reaches its maximum. Secondly,
the boundaries of the coherent clusters are not determined by the
condition of $\Delta=R(x)$ and the coherent regimes are narrower
than those expected according to $\Delta=R(x)$ in most of the
time, which are different from the stationary chimera state. The
reason for this observation roots in the time-dependent order
parameter $R$. Actually, for a forced phase oscillator obeying
$\dot{\theta}=\omega+R(t)\sin\theta$, the synchronization of the
phase oscillator by the force just requires the phase of the
oscillator to be confined within $(0,2\pi)$ but not to a fixed
value, which leads the onset of the synchronization of the
oscillator not to obey the condition of $\Delta=R(t)$ and the
onset of synchronization strongly depends on the details of the
functional form of $R(t)$. To be noted, even though $R$ is
time-dependent, the oscillators in the coherent clusters still
have the same angular velocity which does not fluctuate as
exhibited by zero $\sigma$. The spatiotemporal evolution of $R$ in
Fig. 1(d) shows another feature: the two-cluster chimera state
displays an irregular motion along the ring, for example, the
locations of coherent clusters vary with time. Similar phenomenon
is also observed for the chimera state with a single cluster
\cite{omel2010}. Furthermore, the snapshot and the time evolution
of $\Theta$ presented in Fig. 1(c) and (e) show that $\Theta$ is
almost uniform in each domain except for those near the junction
between domains and there is a phase difference of $\pi$ for
$\Theta$ in different domains. To be stressed, the features on
$\Theta$ revealed by Fig. 1(c) and (e) could be used as a more
general scheme for the initial conditions to generate an
oscillating two-cluster chimera state. That is, the initial
conditions in Eq. \ref{intial condition} could be changed to be
$\phi(x,0)=\pi$ for $x\leq 0$ and $\phi(x,0)=0$ for $x>0$. To get
a better illustration, we present the evolution of $\theta(x)$ in
Fig. 1(f) which shows that, resulting from the oscillation of $R$,
the territories of the coherent clusters alter with time.
Furthermore, it should be pointed out that, though a two-cluster
chimera state could be generated for the system characterized by
Eq. \ref{eq:1} in the absence of time delay under proper initial
conditions, we have not detected other chimera states with more
than two coherent clusters.
\begin{figure}
\includegraphics[width=5.0in]{Graph3.eps}
\caption{\label{Rmax} (color online) The maxima of $R$ in one
domain varies with time for different number of oscillators. (a,
b, c, d) are for $N=128$, $256$, $512$ and $1024$, respectively.
Other parameters: $A=0.995$, $\beta=0.1$ and $k=0.8\pi$. The (red)
lines denote the growth of $R$ in the transient and the upper or
lower bound of the maxima of $R$ in the steady state. The inset in
(d) shows the amplitude of the oscillation of $R_{max}$, $\Delta
R_{max}$, against the system size $N$, which indicates a power law
of $\Delta R_{max}\sim N^{-0.5}$.}
\end{figure}

The two-cluster oscillating chimera state can exist when
$k\neq\pi$. In comparison with the case with $k=\pi$ where
oscillators locate on a ring, here the oscillators locate on a
chain. We take $k=0.8\pi$ as an example. The results are given in
Fig. \ref{fig2}. The differences with those in Fig. 1 are that the
pattern of two-cluster chimera state becomes stationary in space
and, no matter where the chimera state is initialized, it will
adjust its pattern to be symmetrical about the center of the chain
where the minimum of $R$ appears.

The analysis above are made on the system with $N=256$. One
question is how the observed two-cluster oscillating chimera state
depends on the number of oscillators. For this aim, we focus on
one domain and record the maximum value of $R$ in this domain at
any time instance (we denote it as $R_{max}$). The time-dependent
behavior of the two-cluster chimera state can be reflected by the
time evolution of $R_{max}$. For example, a constant $R_{max}$
indicates a stationary chimera state, otherwise an oscillating
one. To avoid the influences induced by the irregular motion of
the chimera state along the ring in the system with periodic
boundary condition, we let $k=0.8\pi$. The results for different
$N$ are presented in Fig. \ref{Rmax}. One remarkable feature
revealed by the figure is that, before the oscillating chimera
state is established, the system first evolves to a two-cluster
chimera state which looks like a stationary one due to the weak
oscillation of $R_{max}$. However, the "stationary" state is not
stable and its instability leads to the appearance of an
oscillating chimera state. Interestingly, the stationary value of
$R_{max}$ is independent of the size of the system and the time
consumed for the system to build an oscillating state becomes much
longer as the number of the oscillator $N$ increases. Another
feature in Fig.\ref{Rmax} is that larger $N$ seems to weaken the
oscillation of $R_{max}$ in the two-cluster oscillating  chimera
state, which is prominent by the comparison between Fig.
\ref{Rmax} (a) ($N=128$) and (b) ($N=256$). Since the transient
time to build an oscillating two-cluster chimera state for large
$N$ becomes extremely long, we just give a rough estimate based on
the data presented in the inset of Fig. \ref{Rmax}(d) that the
oscillation amplitude $\Delta R_{max}\sim N^{-0.5}$, which means
that the two-cluster oscillating chimera state becomes a
stationary one in the thermodynamic limit, which is different from
the Laing's results \cite{18}.

\section{Analysis}

\begin{figure}
\includegraphics[width=4in]{Graph4.eps}
\caption{\label{tukb}(color online) The modulus $R$ and the phase
$\Theta$ of the order parameter and $\Delta$ by solving of Eq.
(\ref{KBFInal}) via an iterative scheme as presented in the
context. (a) The square (black) symbol denotes the distribution of
$R$ and the circle (red) the value of $\Delta$. (b) Distribution
of $\Theta$. Other parameters: $A=0.995$, $\beta=0.1$ and $k=\pi$.
}
\end{figure}

The above results can be understood theoretically. First, the
two-cluster stationary chimera state in the thermodynamic limit
can be explained in terms of Kuramoto-Battogtokh self-consistency
equation\cite{5} as follows:
\begin{eqnarray}\label{KB}
R(x)e^{i\Theta(x)}&=&e^{i\beta}\int_{-\pi}^{\pi}G(x-x^\prime)e^{i\Theta(x^\prime)}
\times\frac{\Delta-\sqrt{\Delta^2-R(x^\prime)^2}}{R(x^\prime)}dx^\prime
\end{eqnarray}
note that there are three unknown quantities (the real-valued
functions $R(x)$, $\Theta(x)$ and the real number $\Delta$) in
terms of the assumed choices of $\beta$ and the kernel
$G(x-x^\prime)$. We take $k=\pi$ as an example. Considering the
patterns in Figs. 1(b) and (c), the modulus $R$ and the phase
$\Theta$ of the order parameter approximately satisfy
\begin{eqnarray}\label{symmetry}
\left\{
\begin{array}{l l}
R(x+\pi)=R(x)\\\Theta(x+\pi)=\Theta(x)+\pi.
\end{array}\right .
\end{eqnarray}
We substitute Eqs. (\ref{symmetry}) and (\ref{eq:kernel}) into Eq.
(\ref{KB}) and get
\begin{eqnarray*}
R(x)e^{i\Theta(x)}=e^{i\beta}\int_{-\pi}^0\frac{1}{2\pi}[1+A\cos(x-
x^\prime)e^{i\Theta(x^\prime)}H(x^\prime)dx^\prime
\end{eqnarray*}
\begin{eqnarray}\label{KB2}
+e^{i\beta}\int_{0}^{\pi}\frac{1}{2\pi}[1+A\cos(x-
x^\prime)]e^{i\Theta(x^\prime)}H(x^\prime)dx^\prime,
\end{eqnarray}
where $H(x)=(\triangle-\sqrt{\Delta^2-R(x)^2})/R(x)$. Under the
transformation  $x^\prime-\pi\rightarrow x^\prime$ in the second
term of the right hand side of Eq. (\ref{KB2}), the
self-consistency equation changes into
\begin{eqnarray}\label{KBFInal}
R(x)e^{i\Theta(x)}=e^{i\beta}\int_{-\pi}^0\frac{A\cos(x-x^\prime)}{\pi}
e^{i\Theta(x^\prime)}H(x^\prime)dx^\prime.
\end{eqnarray}
\begin{figure}
\includegraphics[width=5.0in]{Graph5.eps}
\caption{\label{Fig3}(color online)  Phase pattern for two-cluster
chimera when the steady state is reached. Eq. (\ref{eq:12}) and
(\ref{eq:13}) is integrated using the Runge-Kutta method with
fixed time step $dt=0.005$ and the oscillator number $N=256$. (a,
c) are the modulus $R$ and the phase $\Theta/\pi$ of the complex
order parameter with $k=\pi$. (b, d) are the modulus $R$ and the
phase $\Theta/\pi$ of the complex order parameter with $k=0.8\pi$.
Other parameters: $\beta=0.1$, $A=0.995$.
 }
\end{figure}
To solve Eq. (\ref{KBFInal}), we first determinate the value of
$\Delta$. Because Eq. (\ref{KBFInal}) is left unchanged by any
rigid rotation $\Theta(x)\rightarrow\Theta(x)+\Theta_0$, we can
specify the value of $\Theta(x)$ at any point $x$ we like. We set
$\Theta(\frac{\pi}{2})=0$. Now we can get $\Delta$. Then we take
$R(x)$ and $\Theta(x)$ obtained from the dynamical simulations
 as initial guesses and use an iterative
scheme to determinate $R(x)$ and $\Theta(x)$ in function space,
behind which the idea is that the current estimates of $R(x)$ and
$\Theta(x)$ can be entered into the right-hand side of
(\ref{KBFInal}), and used to generate the new estimates appearing
on the left-hand side. Figure \ref{tukb} shows the results
obtained from Eqs.(9) and (2). To be stressed, without the
requirement of Eq.(7), the self-consistency equation for any
finite system always yields to a one-cluster chimera state, which
also evidences that the stationary two-cluster chimera state here
is not stable.

From Fig. \ref{tukb}, we could notice the order parameter of
stationary state, which has a little difference from Fig.
\ref{pi}(b) and (c) in the vicinity of the junction between two
domains. The transition of the former case performances like a
step function while the latter one is continuous. The difference
probably originates from the finite size effect in Fig. \ref{pi}.

The oscillating characteristic could be interpreted with the
assistance of the Ott-Antonsen ansatz \cite{17,18}. Following the
line in \cite{8,16,17}, we assume that there is a probability
density function $f(x,\omega,\theta,t)$ characterizing the state
of the system. This function satisfies the continuity equation
\cite{8, 16,17, 19}

\begin{eqnarray}\label{eq:5}
\frac{\partial f}{\partial
t}+\frac{\partial}{\partial\theta}(fv)=0
\end{eqnarray}

where
\begin{eqnarray}\label{eq:6}
v=\omega-\int_{-k}^{k}G(x-x^{\prime})
\int_{-\infty}^{\infty}\int_{-\pi}^{\pi}\sin(\theta-\theta^{\prime}+\alpha)f(x^{\prime},\omega,\theta^{\prime},t)d\theta^{\prime}d\omega
dx^{\prime}
\end{eqnarray}
with $\theta=\theta(x)$ and $\theta^{\prime}=\theta(x^{\prime})$.
The complex order parameter can be formulated as
\begin{eqnarray}\label{eq:7}
Z\equiv Re^{i\Theta}=\int_{-k}^{k}G(x-x^{\prime})
\int_{-\infty}^{\infty}\int_{-\pi}^{\pi}e^{i\theta^{\prime}}f(x^{\prime},\omega,\theta^{\prime},t)d\theta^{\prime}d\omega
dx^{\prime}.
\end{eqnarray}
In terms of complex order parameter $Z$, Eq. (\ref{eq:6}) can be
rewritten as
\begin{eqnarray}\label{eq:8}
v=\omega-\frac{1}{2}[Ze^{-i(\theta-\beta)}+Z^{*}e^{i(\theta-\beta)}]
\end{eqnarray}
where $Z^{*}$ denotes the complex conjugate of $Z$ and
$\beta=\frac{\pi}{2}-\alpha$. Following Ott and Antonsen \cite{17,
18}, we have
\begin{figure}
\includegraphics[width=4.0in]{Graph6.eps}
\caption{\label{Fig4}(color online)  The boundary of the
two-cluster chimera state plotted on $k-\beta$ parameter plane.
Below the curves, the two-cluster chimera state is stable. The
square (black) symbol and circle (red) symbol are plotted at the
parameter values $A=0.995$ and $A=0.95$, respectively. }
\end{figure}

\begin{eqnarray}\label{eq:9}
f(x,\omega,\theta,t)=\frac{g(\omega)}{2\pi}\{1+\sum_{n=1}^{\infty}[(a(x,\omega,t)e^{i\theta})^n+c.c.]\}
\end{eqnarray}
where $c.c.$ is the complex conjugate of the previous term and
$g(\omega)$ is the distribution of natural frequency. In this
work, we assign all oscillators a same natural frequency
($\omega=0$), so $g(\omega)=\delta(\omega)$. Substituting
Eqs.(\ref{eq:8}) and (\ref{eq:9}) into Eqs. (\ref{eq:5}) and
(\ref{eq:7}), we obtain
\begin{eqnarray}\label{eq:10}
\frac{\partial a(x,\omega,t)}{\partial
t}=\frac{i}{2}[Z^{*}e^{-i\beta}+Ze^{i\beta}a^2]
\end{eqnarray}
\begin{eqnarray}\label{eq:11}
Z=\int_{-k}^{k}G(x-x^\prime)\int_{-\infty}^{\infty}g(\omega)a^*(x,\omega,t)d\omega
dx^{\prime}.
\end{eqnarray}
Letting $\hat{a}(x,t)=a(x,0,t)$, we have
\begin{eqnarray}\label{eq:12}
\frac{\partial \hat{a}(x,t)}{\partial
t}=\frac{i}{2}[Z^{*}e^{-i\beta}+Ze^{i\beta}\hat{a}^2]
\end{eqnarray}
\begin{eqnarray}\label{eq:13}
Z=\int_{-k}^{k}G(x-x^\prime)\hat{a}^*(x^\prime,t)dx^{\prime}.
\end{eqnarray}
\begin{figure}
\includegraphics[width=6.0in]{Graph7.eps}
\caption{\label{exp}(color online) Two-cluster chimera under the
condition of different types of nonlocal coupling kernel $G(x)$.
The top panels are the phase patterns for two-cluster chimera and
the bottom are the modulus $R$ (black) and the phase $\Theta$
(red) of the order parameters. (a, b) is computed under the
assumption that $G(x)$ takes exponential form with parameters:
$A=4$, $k=1$ and $\beta=0.10$ while $G(x)$ in (c, d) is steplike
function with parameters: $d=0.5$, $k=1$ and $\beta=0.10$. All
above take no-flux boundary condition and the initial conditions
are as following: $\phi(x,0)=0$ for $x<0$ and $\phi(x,0)=\pi$ for
$x>0$}
\end{figure}

By numerically simulating these two equations, we have the time
evolutions of $R(x)$ and $\Theta (x)$. The results for $k=\pi$ and
$k=0.8\pi$ are presented in Fig. \ref{Fig3}, respectively.
Clearly, the main features in Figs. (1) and (2), such as the
oscillating nature of the two-cluster chimera state, the movement
of the pattern (or the frozen pattern) of $R$ and $\Theta$ for
$k=\pi$ (or for $k=0.8\pi$), and the uniform distribution of
$\Theta (x)$ in different domains, are reproduced in Fig.
\ref{Fig3}.

Using Eqs. (\ref{eq:12}) and (\ref{eq:13}), we may probe into the
regime for the existence of the two-cluster chimera state on
$k-\beta$ parameter plane. The results are presented in Fig.
\ref{Fig4} at $A=0.995$ and $A=0.95$. As shown in this plot, the
two-cluster chimera state is not favorable at large $\beta$, and
either small $k$ or large $k$ tends to be harmful for the
two-cluster chimera state. And the smaller $A$ is, the smaller the
domain of two-clustered chimera exists. if $A<0.8$, the domain
does not exist any longer. Beyond the stable regime for the
two-cluster chimera, i.e., above the curves in Fig. \ref{Fig4},
the initial two-cluster chimera state tends to become a normal
chimera state with only one coherent cluster. The two-cluster
oscillating chimera state may be detected in coupled oscillators
with other types of non-locally coupling kernel $G(x)$ which could
be exemplified by two cases. In the first one, $G(x)$ takes an
exponentially decaying function,
$G_{exp}(x)=\frac{Ae^{-A|x|}}{2(1-e^{-Ak})}$. In the other case,
$G(x)$ takes a steplike function, $G_{step}(x,d)=\frac{1}{2d}$ for
$|x|\leq d$ and $G_{step}(x,d)=0$ for $|x|>d$. Figure 7 shows the
results for the systems with these two types of non-locally
coupling and, clearly, the two-cluster oscillating chimera states
are reproduced.

\section{Conclusion}

In summary, we study a one-dimensional system consisting of
non-locally coupled phase oscillators, which is a prototype for
studying chimera states. By numerically simulating this simplest
system, we find the existence of a two-cluster oscillating chimera
state in the absence of time delay coupling and parameter
heterogeneity. The numerical results are confirmed by the
theoretical analysis based on the self-consistency treatment and
the Ott-Antonsen ansatz.

\section*{Acknowledgments}

The work was supported by National Natural Science Foundation of
China under Grant No. 90921015 and No. 10775022.

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Milan's 10 most romantic spots
10 of the city's most romantic spots for you, along with a few anecdotes to impress your sweetheart
A beautiful song from way back says it like this: "If only you knew how strange it is to fall in love in Milan." Not so strange, after all, if you consider that this city, along with its hectic pace, boasts canals like Venice and cathedrals like Paris. I've picked 10 of the city's most romantic spots for you, along with a few anecdotes to impress your sweetheart.
1) The Terraces of the Duomo (Milan Cathedral)
If you want to take your sweetheart somewhere that looks a little like the top of the world (or at least the top of Milan), then this is certainly one of the most picturesque and characteristic spots. From its altitude of 70 meters, the Duomo offers an unmatched view, framed by the majesty of its 135 spires. The Terraces cover 8,000 square meters, completely visible as you stroll through broad spaces and corridors. You can get there by stairs or by elevator, with the last entry around sunset. Idyllic.
2) Piazza dei Mercanti ("Merchants Square")
In the exact center of the city you can catch a glimpse of the Middle Ages in a spot worthy of Romeo and Juliet, certainly one of the most romantic spots in the city. This piazza, with its rectangular layout, originated toward the middle of the 12th century. At that time the various arts and crafts guilds were born and grew, and the adjacent streets still bear their names: Armorari (armourers), Spadari (swordsmiths), Cappellari (hatmakers), Orefici (goldsmiths), Speronari (spur makers), Fustagnari (moleskin artisans). Four palaces mark the boundaries of the piazza: The Palazzo della Ragione, the Loggia degli Osii, the Scuole Palatine and the Casa della Panigarola. A beautiful pit occupies the center of the square. The piazza quickly became the hub of Milanese life and the beating heart of the city's progress. The portico's arches are characterized by a particular acoustic phenomenon: stand in the corner of the loggia and speak facing the columns. You'll discover that the person standing in the opposite angle can clearly hear every word you say. It seems this was how the merchants exchanged information. If you're shy and can't find the courage to tell your sweetheart exactly how you feel, this is the perfect spot!
3) The narrowest street in the city
Via Bagnera
It's not easy to find – hidden in the heart of the city, between Via Santa Marta and Via Nerino there's a minuscule alley, short and narrow, that to all effects is really the narrowest in the whole city, called via Bagnera. It was actually known as "Stretta" (Narrow), while the name Bagnera was derived from the public baths that were located there during Roman times. The alley is also infamous for having been the scene of murders carried out by the city's first serial killer – The Monster of Milan – back in the mid-1800s. A tight alleyway and a few shivers down your spine: the perfect recipe for stealing a furtive kiss from your sweetheart!
4) The Navigli (canals) and the Vicolo dei Lavandai
Alzaia Naviglio Grande, 14
What could be better than a stroll along the Navigli, one of the most distinctive places in the city? Go on a beautiful sunny day, or a foggy, hazy day, or even at night when it's all lit up, and pause in the vicolo dei Lavandai to declare your never-ending love to your guy/girl. This alley has become a national monument and here you still find antique washtubs covered by a wooden structure. Washermen (yes, you read that correctly, washerMEN, not women) used to wash clothes by scrubbing them on a "brellin" – a wooden crate with a handle – from which the restaurant on the corner takes it name. Once upon a time it was the grocery store that supplied the washermen with hot water and soap. Like I said, in the 1800s men took care of the laundry service, and they even organized a proper association or guild – the brotherhood of washermen dates back to 1700. St. Anthony of Padua is their patron saint and an alter of the church of Santa Maria delle Grazie of Naviglio, 100 meters further down the way, is dedicated to him. Among other things, St. Anthony is also the saint you turn to in order to find a good husband, which lends an extra touch of romanticism. Since we're already on the subject, why not take the opportunity to investigate your future spousal candidate's domesticity with the art of doing laundry?
5) The columns of San Lorenzo
Corso di Porta Ticinese
I couldn't leave out this majestic and distinctive monument, a true institution of the city. The 16 Roman columns of San Lorenzo are found between corso di Porta Ticinese and via Torino. They date back to between the second and third centuries AD, are eight and a half meters tall, and crowned with Corinthian capitals. An evocative path, perfect for strolling or lingering, and for getting lost in conversation.
6) From parks to gardens: The Gardens of Guastalla, The Gardens of Porta Venezia, Sempione Park, The Botanical Gardens (Orto Botanico), The Garden of the Virgins (Giardino delle Vergini).
Giardini della Guastalla
Giardini della Guastalla (Guastalla Park): Via Francesco Sforza
Giardini di Porta Venezia (Porta Venezia Gardens): Bastioni di Porta Venezia
Parco Sempione (Sempione Park): Piazza Sempione
Orto Botanico (Botanical Gardens): Via Brera, 28
Giardino delle Vergini (Garden of the Virgins): Largo A. Gemelli, 1
Take his/her hand and lose yourselves in a stroll through a municipal park, admiring ancient trees and taking a break on one of the benches. In the Gardens of Guastalla (Parco della Guastalla) you can throw an impromptu romantic picnic on a table in the shade of a beech tree, or pause to look at the fish pond. In the Gardens (Giardini) of Porta Venezia, you can get lost along the long paths, admire the pond, or dream about a future wedding day at the Palazzo Dugnani (civil weddings take place in the glorious Tiepolo hall). At Sempione Park you can bring your prince or princess to the shade of a real castle (Sforzesco) and ask for a bit of good luck from the "Ghisini Sisters" (The Bridge of Mermaids). Or, at the Botanical Garden (Orto Botanico), you could whisper sweet nothings to your sweetheart in total privacy. Girls, are you totally fed up with men and want nothing more to do with them? Perfect! In the Garden of the Virgins of the Catholic University (Giardino delle Vergini dell'Università Cattolica) men of every size and shape are forbidden to enter!
7) The cloisters of the Catholic University or the courtyards of the State University
Università Statale (University of Milan): Via Festa del Perdono, 7
Università Cattolica (Catholic University): Largo A. Gemelli, 1
The universities are among the most fascinating spots in the city, where everything moves fast among furtive glances. Take some time to stop and chat in the courtyard of the University of Milan. This building originated in 1400, by order of Francesco Sforza, who wanted to build a great hospital that would demonstrate his generous nature to his subjects. To build this grand project, he commissioned Antonio Averlino, popularly known as "Il Filarete" (who also worked on portions of Sforzesco Castle). The project was impressive, a city inside a city, equipped with a mill, an oven for baking bread, shops for barbers, carpenters, and shoemakers. That's why the immense building was renamed "Ca' Granda" (Big House). The structure is composed of a large rectangle divided into two squares by a central courtyard. Each of the two squares is further subdivided by a cross into four shorter courtyards. The hospital is currently occupied by the humanities faculties of the University of Milan. Don't miss the opportunity to take a look at the cross wing, where back in the day patients were treated. Along the walls you can still see the cubbyholes where the patients stowed their personal effects. Or else wander through the splendid Cloisters- Bramante's work – of the Catholic University. The building was a former monastery of St. Ambrose, and later also a military hospital.
8) A tram ride
You can't imagine Milan without picturing its characteristic and distinctive mode of transit: the tram. A bit out-of-date with its old-fashioned profile, a bit antithetical with its slow pace and its progress at the mercy of traffic, but without a doubt, 100 percent romantic! When you live in Milan, you learn to recognize the sounds: of the tram lurching forward, of it braking, of the folding doors when they open, of the footboard when it lowers. On board, everything is frozen in a bygone century: wooden interiors and benches where you sit sideways instead of facing traffic. We're talking about the oldest model, usually orange (in some cases, yellow), born in 1928 and known as the "1500." This mode of transit allows you to take a true romantic cruise of the city, admiring the splendid views from the Navigli to the Madonnina. If you're lucky (the wait list is incredible), you could even organize a candlelight dinner on the ATMosfera restaurant tram.
9) Brera
Via Brera, Via Fiori Chiari
Lose yourselves in one of the most distinctive neighborhoods of the city, among tiny streets with poetic names and mini piazzas that seem to appear out of nowhere. All framed by tiny candlelit restaurants with intimate little tables. Bring your sweetheart and gaze at the stars at the Brera Astronomical Observatory. Or perhaps, if you just can't wait to find out how it's all going to turn out, get your palm read by one of the many fortune tellers in via Fiori Chiari… who knows!
10) Il Castello Sforzesco (Sforzesco Castle)
Piazza Castello ("Castle Square")
If your guy is without a doubt Prince Charming, or your girl is your one and only Princess, then treat him or her to a visit to a real castle. Castello Sforzesco was built by the Visconti in 1447, and in all its glory became the prestigious center of the city's social life, an expression of pomp, a meeting place for artists, scientists, and inventors, including Leonardo da Vinci. In the years to come, it became the target of a series of Spanish and Austrian invaders attempting to conquer the city. The latter group reduced the castle to such a pitiful state that weather and neglect practically left it in ruins, so much so that the possibility of razing it to the ground was considered. Now it's an important museum venue and a rare example of a metropolitan castle.
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September 11, 2020 | Andrei Greska | 0 Comments
There's never been a better time for the CBB Champion's League
(Photo by Ryan Messier/Paint Touches)
Not this again, you're muttering to yourself. I get it, I get it. My lonely crusade to "soccerfy" the non-conference portion of the college basketball season has pretty much been met with shrugged shoulders from fans and media alike.
But it's different now.
The COVID-19 pandemic has turned the sporting world on its head, and college basketball in particular is in scramble mode to preserve some semblance of a non-conference season, in the hopes of being able to play the NCAA Tournament next March like usual, and reap the handsome monetary rewards that come with that.
So know it's not just obscure blogs tossing out bubble ideas, but influential, mainstream outlets and reporters as well.
Andy Bykowski of Cracked Sidewalks had the first fully fledged idea way back in July: http://www.crackedsidewalks.com/2020/07/lets-save-season.html
John Mugar of TBT tossed his very experienced hat into the ring as well in August:
https://medium.com/@JonMugar/bubblizing-college-basketball-2020-21-db50e9f40935
The Athletic went all out in formulating a plan to include every single team in the country around the same time period: https://theathletic.com/1980558/2020/08/10/college-basketball-nonconference-schedule-national-covid-19-coronavirus/
And most recently, Matt Norlander fleshed out what a bracketed tournament to start the season might look like: https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/college-basketballs-nonconference-scheduling-issue-can-be-solved-with-bracket-play-to-start-season/
I'm sure there are more I'm missing, but you get the gist of things. In order to get any semblance of normality (and full revenue) for March Madness, you need more than just conference play to be able to measure a team's "true" rank.
With most arenas still not allowing fans and testing protocols varying wildly by university, playing out the non-con as is just doesn't seem feasible. Hence all those links up there.
However all of those ideas are missing the connective tissue with the invested sponsors that are already lining up to host bubbles and a true reason for fans outside of diehards to care about any of the games.
Take the Mohegan Sun for example. CBS reporting has indicated the Mohegan Sun in Connecticut has proposed a bubble to incorporate a few existing exempt tournaments, like the Hall-of-Fame Tip-Off that Marquette is scheduled to play in. Not only that, but teams would then have the option to choose a few more opponents that happen to be in other tournaments at the same bubble setting.
So let's continue with the Marquette example. As it stands, MU would play Rhode Island, and then the winner of Minnesota and UCF at the live event, with an additional campus game against Albany included in the MTE exemption. That Albany game would likely move to the bubble, should this plan come to pass, but not only would Marquette play those 3 pre-scheduled games, they could then select to add a few games from the already existing team pool from other events being held in the same bubble.
So let's say Marquette cancels all its buy games and UCLA matchup in LA, it could then make those up in the bubble by maybe playing Green Bay, Lehigh and Army (relatively low rated teams that should provide learning experience for a young team) as well as a challenge against Purdue (again) or Michigan. This way, MU gets the most bang for it's bubble buck in a limited amount of time.
It's a pretty cool idea, and sources indicate Marquette is indeed looking over the proposal, but the biggest issue I have with it personally is that it still leaves too many variables up to each team. There is no uniform number of games, or quality of opponents, and unlike regular buy games, wouldn't bring any sort of revenue to the school from attendance or concessions.
This idea works at getting non-conference played in a relatively short amount of time, and that's about it.
My idea would be to build off some of these existing plans, but unify them across the country so that it builds to a non-conference final tournament where a champion is declared.
In my ideal example, I use the Athletic's 44 regional bubbles, which already did the work of diminishing travel and excluding conference opponents as much as possible, and make each one of them it's own round-robin tournament.
Here's what the Milwaukee pod would look like:
Site: Milwaukee
Arena: Fiserv Forum or Panther Arena
Teams: Bradley, Green Bay, Illinois State, Indiana State, Marquette, Milwaukee, Northwestern, Wisconsin
You can either make it a single elimination tournament, with losers guaranteed at least 2 more games like in Maui, or make it a World Cup style round-robin, where a win gets you 3 points and the team with the most points at the end of the 6 games advances to the final stage. Personally, I like the World Cup style, which ensures the best team has the best chance to win, but I also like Norlander's idea of making brackets everywhere, since nothing goes better together than cbb and brackets.
So let's say you do go the bracket route, you can then mimic some of the existing MTEs and play that over the span of 3 or 4 days. You can even get a regional sponsor to help offset some costs as well. If it's held on a campus, this will be at a time when students have been sent home, so you can offer up a dorm, if necessary, to help defray costs even a bit more.
The Culver's Invitational would look something like this:
That's a lot of work for only 3 games, right? Wasn't the point of this to establish a full non conference season?
Alas, where my idea breaks off from some of the existing ones is that this bubble would be used as a sorting mechanism for the next, more competitive, tier of bubbles. The winners of each of the 44 regional bubbles would then advanced to the final stage, the Champion's League bubble. The 2nd place teams could move on to the Europa League bubble. The 3-8th place teams would not be included going forward, unless a 3rd place bubble had financial backing.
It's obviously more work to have 44 teams in one place, so these could be hosted at a bigger site like the Mohegan Sun or Orlando or any of the many locales that have offered up bubble services this offseason. These would also be single elimination brackets, with losers getting to play a few more consolation games that wouldn't count towards the CBBCL ship, but would be included in their non-conference resume.
Imagine the drama you could see in the regional bubbles, in a semifinal game pitting Northwestern and Marquette, knowing that a loss would significantly curtail your teams ability to expand it's resume for the NCAA Tournament. There would be drama in every single non-consolation game.
And then imagine the quality of a Champion's League tournament pitting 44 teams that have already proven themselves. The bracket would be a little funky, with the top 20 teams getting direct entry into the bracket and teams 21-44 forced into a play-in game, but that would give you final 32-team single elimination bracket with the best of the best. The winners could receive some sort of financial compensation, or a free bid into the NCAA Tournament, or something else that would make claiming this tournament appealing outside of just the thrill of winning.
Coach K and the ACC wanted an NCAA Tournament where everyone was invited? Well, this is it, and instead of having to renegotiate an existing TV contract with CBS, you have 44 regional tournaments and 2 national tournaments to then sell to the highest bidder.
Made for TV matchups? Check
Bracket Intrigue? Check
Additional TV revenue? Much needed check
If the NCAA doesn't want to be involved in planning the logistics, there are plenty of willing participants like Rhossi Carron, who runs the U-Sports Group, that was trying to establish a Houston based bubble for 20 teams. Or call up John Mugar, who proved with TBT that he can right a tight, safe, effective bubble tournament and give him the contract to get it done.
While this isn't a true Champion's League in that you are rewarding previous performance the following season, it might be even better, in that it ups the stakes for what normally are meaningless November and December match-ups.
There's not much time left for something like this to get national buy-in, let alone get multiple TV contracts negotiated, but with uncertainty still ruling the day, I figured I had to at least put pen to paper and shoot my shot to write it into existence.
There's still time to unify college basketball this fall. Nothing would do a better job that CBBCL.
Tags: Bubble, Carousel, Champion's League, Marquette
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Aaron Lee Markarian, 23, of Warrensburg died Thursday, March 21, 2013. Aaron, a student at University of Missouri – Kansas City, died instantly after being shot during a robbery at his home near the campus.
Visitation will be at the Speaks Chapel, 18020 E 39th St., Independence, Mo., on Friday, March 29, from 5-9 pm. The memorial service will be at the Lee's Summit Community of Christ Church, 1101 NE Independence Ave., Lee's Summit, Mo., on Saturday, March 30, at 2 p.m. with interment to follow at the Greenton Cemetery, Odessa.
Donations may be offered to the Aaron Markarian Memorial fund at the Kearney Commercial Bank (KCB) or the Conservatory of Music and Dance at UMKC.
To celebrate Aaron's life and personality, please dress casually.


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Thursday: The Infowars Nightly News. Bilderberg Protestors Assaulted & Arrested. Plus, Mainstream Media Coverage Of Obama Admin's Plan To Use Military On American Citizens.
On this May 29, 2014 broadcast of The Infowars Nightly News. Lee Ann McAdoo Hosts and We Feature Exclusive Video Footage Live From the Scene of Bilderberg 2014. News Covered: Bilderberg Police Beat Journalist. 60 years of Bilderberg. Atlanta mayor to attend Bilderberg. memo outlines Obamas plan to use military on citizens. Obama considered using military against Bundy supporters. In fact, gov doesn't even care if they know who they are targeting. nbc censors snowdens 9/11 comments. woman given citation for facebook comment. Americans have the right to film police. kids as young as 5 labeled suspicious by Miami Officers.
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On the Wednesday, May 28 edition of the Alex Jones Show, Jones looks at straight-from-the-horse's-mouth revelations from supposed Booze Allen Hamilton contractor Edward Snowden, who revealed he worked as a CIA, NSA and DIA asset long before providing his renowned leaks to the media. Onsite reporters David Knight and Paul Joseph Watson also Skype in to break down the massive paranoid, tax-payer funded security apparatus, complete with steel barricades, welcoming the few journalists who dare question what goes on behind closed doors at Bilderberg 2014, where reporters staying at the Marriott in Copenhagen have already been evacuated, with a few already thrown in jail. On today's show, Alex welcomes the founder of Global Healing Center, Dr. Edward F. Group, to discuss the real war on women and what can be done to maintain vibrant reproductive health. - Watch now
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On this Tuesday, May 27 edition of the Alex Jones Show, Alex covers the 2014 Bilderberg conference set to take place at the five star Marriott Hotel in Copenhagen, Denmark, later this week. The globalist confab will be held amidst Russia's intransigence on the crisis in Ukraine and the anti-EU revolution sweeping Europe posing a serious threat to the unipolar world order Bilderberg spent over 60 years helping to build. As well as TTIP and the fallout from the European election disaster, Bilderberg will be tackling a number of other key issues, most of which will revolve around the continued effort to centralize economic power under several different guises, including a carbon tax paid directly to the United Nations. On today's worldwide broadcast, Alex talks with author and Bilderberg researcher Daniel Estulin. His books include The True Story of the Bilderberg Group and TransEvolution: The Coming Age of Human Deconstruction, available at the Infowars Store. Estulin's novel, The Octopus Deception, can also be obtained at the Infowars Store. Alex also covers the political fallout following the shooting in California last week and a renewed effort to kick start the war against the Second Amendment and the Bill of Rights. - Watch now
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It is thought more than 200 starlings were sucked into the right engine as the Boeing jet approached 200mph. Others dented the fuselage but thankfully did not pierce it. Their splattered remains could be seen on the plane later.
I bet a lot of people were plotzing in their lederhosen on that flight.
There are a bazillion videos available online these days. Most are less than exciting, but here is one featuring hightlights of the Top 100 greatest hits from YouTube.
Not sure whether I should be proud of that or not.
The drivers want to charge a $50 "clean-up fee" for inebriated passengers who lose their lunch in the back of the cab.
However, I also think they should offer passengers a 50% discount if the overwhelming smell of Drakkar Noir or B.O. inside the cab is determined to be the sole reason for the intestinal outburst.
It looks like it might be a fun smile-worthy show.
It looks like Dwayne Johnson has a new movie coming out next year for Disney (of course) where he gets wrangled into taking over for the Tooth Fairy for a week.
I'll need time to get a pair of plyers and some fresh bed linens ready.
Hopefully it'll be at least as entertaining as this Stuart "MadTV" sketch with Susan Sarandon as the infamous dental damsel.
Here she comes to save the DAAAAAYYYY!
It's as if all the fans of the show shined a spotlight with a MP logo into the sky and now our blond super-heroine has swooped in for the rescue. Yes, Amanda Woodward is moving back in to Melrose Place. Locklear will make her first appearance at her old address on November 17.
I never watched the show in the past and have certainly not changed my status for the updated version that arrived on the airwaves last year.
But, if anyone can give "Melrose Place" a zippidy in their doodah ratings...it's Heather.
Miss Locklear, if you're nasty.
I thought the awards ceremony was very entertaining last night. The set looked amazing and Neil Patrick Harris did a fine job as the host. I enjoy his comedic timing and his subtle quips when sketches didn't seem to go very well.
"I'm unemployed now, so I'd like to be on 'Mad Men. I also like 'The Office' and '24. "
- Kristin Chenoweth after winning for her now-cancelled show "Pushing Daisys".
"I used to think that awards were just shallow tokens of momentary popularity, but now I realize they are the only true measure of a person's real worth as a human being."
- Jon Cryer after winner for Best Supporting Actor in "Two and a Half Men".
"We want to thank our friends at NBC ... for keeping us on the air, even though we are so much more expensive than a talk show."
- Alec Baldwin referencing Rob Lowe who presented him with his Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series award for "30 Rock"
A regular reader, knowing my fascination with creepy dolls in museums, sent me a link to a site called VillageofJoy.com. From the name, you'd think it would be a happy place with butterflies, fairies, and words of wisdom to get you through the day.
Evidently, the gal who runs the site also likes making and selling mummified dolls.
So the next time your kid misbehaves, try buying one of these dolls as a present for his birthday.
However, I don't ever want one of her dolls in my house.
She actually looks pretty good with that haircut.
Plus, now that George Takei and his husband are going to be on the new "Newlywed Game", it's just good to see that he's branching out past Sulu and into leading man parts.
Lifetime: The place for lady drama.
Kathy will also be appearing on "The View" tomorrow, which should be very interesting considering how much smack she talks about Barbara Walters and the fact that Kate Gosselin is currently on the View panel now (replacing Elisabeth Hasselcrack while she's off giving birth to another child who will need lots of therapy) . I wonder if Kate will chat with Kathy about playing her in the video above?
PLUS, Kathy can be seen hosting the "Creative Emmy Awards" (or the "Schmemmys" as she calls them) ceremony on E! tomorrow afternoon.
On a somber note, I was sad to hear that Henry Gibson passed away. I loved him on "Laugh In" and, most recently as the hilariously cantankerous Judge Brown on "Boston Legal".
I really miss that show and will certainly miss Henry.
Mario Lopez told the press last year that he was focusing on his career and would be trying to avoid having photos taken of himself with with his shirt off so frequently. Apparently, some goals are much harder to achieve than others.
Courtesy of PopBytes, the lingerie photo above is from his upcoming appearance on the new season of "Nip/Tuck", where he returns as plastic surgeon Dr. Mike. Just how does a busy "doctor" find time to stay in Victoria's Secret-shape?
By competeing in triathalons, of course.
Last week, Mario dusted off his Epilady Lady B and then competed in the 2009 Nautica Malibu Triathalon to raise money for the Childrens Hospital of Los Angeles.
I admire anyone who can train hard enough to make it through one of those crazy run/bike/climb/swim competitions, so Mario has my respect and appreciation for all did to accomplish this very challenging goal.
Then, I really think we should all allow him to be as naked as he needs to be to accomplish those goals.
Kathy Griffin's new book, "Official Book Club Selection" just came out (I got my copy from Amazon yesterday) and she's out there doing what she does best...mingling with the media.
She went on CNN to discuss the book and candidly spoke about, among other things, her crack-addicted brother who died in her mother's arms, Obama's speech to the school children, and a botched liposuction job (with a "lovely" photo).
Regarding all the people who were upset about Obama speaking to the school kids..
"I think people are stupid and crazy. And, by the way, they are going to resort to guns and religion, just as he said, and he never should have apologized for that, because it's true. Read a history book."
This should be a very entertaining read.
Well, the world can give a collective sigh of relief now that the President has spoken to the children. As far as I can tell, the country is still in one piece and no swastikas were flashed during the course of his "controversial" speech to kids suggesting that they should simply study, stay in school and be responsible for their lives and the lives of the people and world around them.
I hope that all the folks who were initially against the very idea of this speech are enjoying a nice piece of humble pie (with ice cream) today.
We would all have a tranquil view from our front yard, like this shot from my friend Greg's sister in Ohio.
TIPP CITY— Anyone who's missing a door mat is welcome to see if it's included in a collection now on display at the Tipp City Police Department.
Police said Thursday, Aug. 20, that they recovered nearly 100 door mats that were found on the lawn of a house in the Hampton Woods subdivision about 10 p.m. Wednesday. Mats were taken from several homes in that subdivision, along with Spring Hill, Cotton Wood and Sycamore Woods, police said.
Residents who are missing mats are asked to come to the police department between 8 a.m. and 11 p.m. at 260 S. Garber Drive, or call 667-3112. Owners will need to provide an ID for the incident report. The department will dispose of mats that are not claimed within 30 days.
When you are the ex-husband of Britney Spears (Kevin Federline) and receive a sizeable spousal support check from your ex-wife ($20,000 a month until death or remarriage) and don't have to work, you really have no excuse for not finding a little time during the week to get to the gym or take a nice long walk around the mansion.
I have a feeling that the photographer was hired by Britney to confirm that Kevin was actually watching the children and not eating them.


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Q: SQL Server 2014 Not recognizing 64 bit drivers for Office I have a SQL Server 2014 virtual machine. It is a 64 bit version of SQL Server or a 64 bit Windows Server. The SQL Server software was installed before I was hired by the Sysadmin. He choose to have the 32 bit drivers for Access (Office) installed. We've talked about it, he claims he did it because we are using a 32 bit version of Office 2010.
Anyway, I uninstalled the AccessRuntime_x32 and installed AccessRuntime_x64. I've downloaded both the 2010 and 2013 versions off the Microsoft Website. I've restarted SQL Server, I've even rebooted the whole server. Yet I still can't export out more than 64,000 rows of data for Excel nor can I choose a new version of Microsoft Excel past 2007. What am I missing?

A: When attempting to reproduce your issue, I received the following error:

the 'microsoft.ace.oledb.12.0' provider is not registered on the local
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I downloaded the 2007 Office System Driver:  Data Connectivity Components
to resolve the error.  When I choose to export data to Excel and choose a file name of .xls, the export will error at 65,536 rows.  If I choose to export data to Excel and select a file name of .xlsx, the export will complete without error.  This is because in Excel 2010 there is a 1048576 row limit per sheet, and in Excel 97 there is a 65536 row limit per sheet.

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First off, the disclaimer: I have not used prior versions of Final Cut and I probably won't be using the newest version for a while either. iMovie has fulfilled my needs for a long time and will probably continue to do so.
This short post has more to do with the reactions coming out right now to the release of Final Cut Pro X.
I tend to get a good laugh out of people when something new, rewritten or different is released. The backlash is predictable and funny to read.
Yes, a complete rewrite of a program is not going to have all of the features of the last version. If they wanted all of the features of the last version, they would have kept the old codebase and just added more features. That's not what happened here.
No, your specific needs did not probably come up in a discussion about how this rewrite should go and what features should make the first release. Will they in the future? Maybe. However, just be aware that your specific needs might not be met by this particular piece of software … and that is just fine.
Yup, Apple might be giving up your little segment of the market and moving the goal posts again. I think they've been pretty clear that an entirely digital distribution system is where they see things going, and new versions of their software are probably going to represent that philosophy.
However, let's step back for a second and just imagine that Apple is doing exactly what they said they were going to do: rewrite Final Cut Pro. Looking at what is there, it looks like a solid foundation to build on top of, and one that is far more modern than the old version.
I expect that some major additions are in store for Final Cut Pro X from this point forward. The reactions have been over-the-top and reek of people who jumped when they should have waited.
I for one, look forward to using it in the future … like most new products from Apple.


The Monuments Men could have been Ocean's Eleven circa World War II. Instead, it's more like Ocean's Twelve.
Little White Lies centers around a group of friends that decide a near-fatal crash which left one of their friends hospitalized should not disrupt their summer plans together.
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Hip Hop History: Outkast Released 'Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik' On April 26, 1994
Today in Hip Hop History: Outkast released their debut album 'Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik' on April 26, 1994. Singles included "Player's Ball", "Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik", and "Git Up, Git Out"
Hip Hop History: Mobb Deep Released 'The Infamous' On April 25, 1995
Today in Hip Hop History: Mobb Deep released their second studio album, 'The Infamous', on April 25, 1995. The album features guest appearances by Nas, Raekwon, Ghostface Killah, and Q-Tip. Singles included "Shook Ones Pt. II", "Survival of the Fittest", "Temperature's Rising" and "Give Up the Goods (Just Step)".
Hip Hop History: MF DOOM Released 'Operation: Doomsday' On April 20, 1999
Today In Hip Hop History: MF DOOM released his debut solo album, 'Operation: Doomsday', April 20, 1999. 'Operation: Doomsday' is the debut solo album by British-American rapper/producer MF Doom, marking his return to the hip hop scene after the demise of his group KMD. The album was released on Fondle 'Em Records in 1999, and […]
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Today In Hip Hop History: Big Pun released his second album, 'Yeeeah Baby', on April 4th, 2000. 'Yeeeah Baby' was released posthumously in the wake of Big Pun's death in February 2000. Terror Squad members and affiliates Sunkiss, Tony Sunshine, Prospect, Cuban Link, Remy Ma, and Fat Joe had appearances on the album. The album […]
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The Board of Directors at Skyxe is made up of an outstanding group of people that have a focus on providing strategic direction and oversight to ensure that Saskatoon Airport is meeting the future needs of a larger community with an expanding economy.
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CEO & Board Members
Stephen Maybury
Stephen Maybury graduated from the University of Toronto with a Bachelor of Applied Science degree and a Master of Engineering degree in Civil Engineering. He also has a Master of Business Administration degree in International Aviation from Concordia University. Stephen is a registered Professional Engineer, Accredited Airport Executive and a Certified International Trade Professional.
In 1994, Stephen began his professional air transportation career in commercial aviation and subsequently transitioned into the airport business. He worked with various airports across Canada including the Greater Toronto Airports Authority, Charlottetown Airport Authority, and Southport Aerospace Centre Inc. In 2012, Stephen was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of Saskatoon Airport Authority to strategically build corporate success and deliver Canada's most valued airport experience.
James Kerby
Nominated by: City of Saskatoon
Since graduating from the University of Saskatchewan with a Bachelor of Commerce degree (in 1981) and a Juris Doctor degree (in 1984), Jim has over three decades of corporate/commercial legal experience, and significant corporate governance expertise.
During his 28+ year tenure with MLT LLP (Saskatchewan's largest law firm), Jim's commercial and corporate law practice emphasized business sales and acquisitions, procurement, corporate finance (including debt and equity financing), and corporate governance. Jim has worked extensively with business organizations of all types and sizes, including general and limited partnerships, corporations, and joint ventures. He played a lead role in successfully restructuring and refinancing one of Saskatchewan's largest private corporations and acted as lead counsel on a number of other significant commercial transactions, including construction of a major wood products manufacturing facility, and acquisitions and divestitures involving heavy oil up-graders, food processing facilities, and oil and gas services companies in both Canada and the US. His business clients operate in the forestry, technology, agricultural biotechnology and agribusiness sectors. Jim built and led MLT Calgary's office from its inception (as a two lawyer office) in 2002, to an office of 20 lawyers in 2010. Jim also has over 20 years of experience working with First Nation clients on economic development, governance, financial administration, trusts and trust administration, policy development, Treaty land entitlement claims, tax-effective structuring, by-law development, and other business law issues.
In addition to serving as a Director and Vice-Chair of Saskatoon Airport Authority, Jim serves on numerous boards for both non-profit and for-profit enterprises, including as Chair of POS Bio-Sciences, Chair of the Waskesiu Community Council, and as a Director and Past Chair of the Waskesiu Foundation Inc., a Canadian registered charity. Jim's past Board experience includes Director positions with Becker Underwood Canada and the Agri Value-Added Investor Network, as a Director, President and Chair of The Waskesiu Seasonal Residents Association Inc., and as Advisory Board member for Raildecks Inc. and Kryos Systems Associates.
Dave Weger
Originally from Saskatchewan, Dave has a thirty-three year aviation career as an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer with international experience. After starting in Saskatchewan, he took a three-year contract in Saudi Arabia with Mobil Oil New York, providing flight support for the East-West Pipe line project across the Arabian Desert and international flights. Dave joined Imperial Oil in 1984, based in Inuvik, providing flight support for its Arctic drilling program. He transferred to Calgary with Imperial Oil, and while working nights studied Avionics Technologies at SAIT, receiving the President's Honors and the Canadian Airlines scholarship for high academic standing. In 1991 he transferred to Toronto with Imperial Oil before joining PotashCorp as Chief Maintenance Engineer in 1997. Dave was also formerly a member of an industry steering group with Montreal based Bombardier Aerospace, responsible to develop the initial certification maintenance program which was approved by Transport Canada, FAA, and EASA for the highly successful Global Express and the Challenger 300 aircraft.
In addition to his technical training, Dave is a U of S College of Commerce Raj Manik Entrepreneur of the year award recipient - Business Administration program, and has completed the U of S Edwards School of Business Effective Executive program. He has completed Aviation Law - Aircraft Purchase and Lease, with distinction from IATA Montreal, International Negotiation, with distinction from ITA Montreal, and Project Management for Aerospace Professionals from the University of Kansas. David is currently the Sr. Director of Administration with the PotashCorp and was project lead for the new STARS Hangar and procurement of the STARS AW139 helicopter.
Les Prosser
A graduate of Queen's University, Les received a Bachelor of Commerce Honours degree in 1970 and a Bachelor of Laws in 1974. He was called to the Saskatchewan Bar in 1975. He received his Queen's Counsel designation in 1992.
Les is a former managing partner of Robertson Stromberg LLP and is a senior member of the corporate/commercial group in Saskatoon. Les represents large and small businesses in all aspects of commercial law, with particular expertise in corporate acquisitions, mergers and re-structuring, all manner of commercial and secured financing transactions. He also handles personal, estate and succession planning matters.
Throughout his career, Les has been very involved in his professional organizations. He served as a Bencher to the Law Society of Saskatchewan (1988-1993), was President of the Law Society in 1992 and was Saskatchewan delegate to the Federation of Law Societies; he has served on the executive of the Canadian Bar Association's Saskatchewan Branch, was National Chair of Real Property with the Canadian Bar Association, and served as President of the Saskatoon Bar Association. Les has been a sessional lecturer in business law and real property in the University of Saskatchewan Colleges of Commerce and Law. He served as Vice-Chair of the Saskatchewan Legal Aid Commission 1998-2001.
He is also a recent graduate of the Directors Education Program, jointly presented by the Institute of Corporate Directors and the University of Toronto's Rotman School of Business Management and holds the ICD.D designation issued by the Institute of Corporate Directors.
Les has offered his time and expertise to the boards of directors of several charitable and non-profit organizations in Saskatoon, among them the YMCA of Saskatoon, including a term as President; the Granite Curling Club, including a term as President; Meewasin United Church, Saskatoon Girls Group Home, Riverside Golf & Country Club, the Loon Lake Golf and Country Club and the CJWW Denny Carr Secret Santa Foundation Inc.
Les also currently serves as Secretary to the Board of Directors of the Global Institute for Food Security.
Bill Hogan
Nominated by: Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Saskatchewan
Bill graduated from Memorial University of Newfoundland with a Bachelor of Commerce and has an array of experience in growing businesses and community development.
Bill is a management professional leader with over 15 years of experience in leading projects across diverse business markets. He has been responsible for setting budget objectives and goals and meeting bottom-line profit and loss objectives. He's developed abundant project skills in the areas of marketing, finance, human resources and strategic planning. Bill has led business development and community planning initiatives in Northern Saskatchewan communities, including Athabasca.
Bill had been the President of the La Ronge and District Chamber of Commerce and his office is the recipient of Minister's Award for Innovation for Training work with Women's shelters.
Bert Munro
Nominated by: Greater Saskatoon Chamber of Commerce
Bert Munro received a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Saskatchewan after a Diploma in Water Resources Engineering Technology through SIAST which was preceded by studies in Biology at the University of Manitoba.
Recently retired, Bert Munro was a Vice President and the General Manager of Associated Engineering for the Saskatchewan & Manitoba Region, where he was responsible for the business and engineering operations of the company. He was also the Vice President and General Manager of ATAP Infrastructure Management and the Director of the Asset Management Division for the Associated Engineering Group of Companies. With over 35 years of experience in municipal and water resources engineering, project and business management Bert has developed a keen interest in the roles of the engineer, contractor, owner, and the public, in infrastructure planning, development, and management. Bert has been involved in Infrastructure Planning, Bylaw and Policy Development, and as the principal responsible on projects such as the Owner's Engineer for the Regina Bypass P3, the City of Saskatoon Raw Water Supply and, the Avenue H Water Treatment Plant Expansions.
A Past President of the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan, the Western Canada Water and Wastewater Association and the Consulting Engineers of Saskatchewan, Bert has also served as a Volunteer with the Canadian Society for Civil Engineering; the University of Saskatchewan; SIAST; the Columbarium at St. John's Cathedral; and the Canadian Cancer Society.
Bob Korol
Born in Saskatoon and raised in Rosetown, Mr. Korol received his Bachelor of Commerce Degree from the University of Saskatchewan in 1984 and went on to play professional hockey in Europe for 15 years. Upon retiring from professional sports in 1995, Mr. Korol accepted a position with Fife Council (a local government agency) in east central Scotland. He earned an MBA from the University of Stirling and his Chartered Public Financial Accountancy (FCPFA) designation, both in Scotland. Feeling the urge and opportunity to return home to family and friends, the Korol family came back to Saskatchewan in 2008, where Mr. Korol accepted a position as a Strategic Financial Planning Officer with the University of Saskatchewan. In August of 2010, Mr. Korol accepted the position as CEO of TCU Place in Saskatoon. Bob also holds a FCPA, FCMA designation in Canada.
Bob, his wife Dawn have two children, Michael and Sophie. The Korol's reside in Saskatoon.
Brent Schuler
Brent is a Partner and Manager of Pow City Mechanical, located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Brent's strong knowledge of running a family business, corporate finance, business management and developing corporate strategy provide him with expertise in construction management, contract services, and conceptual and detailed estimating
Brent has many years of board experience including acting as Management Trustee for Health Welfare Pension Plan Sheet Metal Workers Union, Director and Chairmen for Foran Mining, and Board Member of Mechanical Contractors Association.
Brent currently holds a private pilot license and is the owner and operator of an aircraft and hangar at Saskatoon Airport.
Sean Devin
Nominated by: The Saskatoon Airport Authority
Sean Devin is an accomplished senior executive who has had the unique opportunity to work in multiple countries, industries, and organizations for both private and public sector companies. His experience ranges from entrepreneur to senior executive change agent. As a Partner with MNP, Sean leads the provincial Technology and Business Transformation practice.
Sean holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Sciences from William Woods University in Missouri. He started his first company in university and provided IT services to students, local business, and universities. From there, Sean worked in the U.S. as a Management Consultant providing consulting services in the healthcare, financial, education, consumer, and government industries. His focus and expertise were in business process re-engineering and resource enablement. Following his return to Canada, Sean has worked in various industries including education, E-commerce, media, technology, telecommunications, mining, healthcare, transportation and logistics, manufacturing, real estate, and government. He has worked sucessfully with public and private sector organizations ranging from small to global enterprises in senior Operational Management, Transformative Executive, Consultant and CXO roles.
Sean attributes his success to his ability to build successful relationships and provide a keen focus on change management. As a transformational leader, he has been accountable for rebuilding multiple organizations with emphasis on financial performance, competativeness, and customer experience.
Susan Milburn
Nominated by: Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada
Susan Milburn is a long-time resident of Saskatoon and a graduate of the University of Saskatchewan, earning a Bachelor of Commerce and Master of Business Administration degrees. She has been employed in the investment industry for many years, and currently serves as Vice President and Branch Manager for Raymond James Ltd.
Susan has served on many boards, both in the for-profit sector and in the charitable sector. She has experience at the board table with provincial crown corporations, a university, a municipal multi-purpose facility and serveral not-for-profit organizations, as well as experience gained as a pension plan trustee. In addition, she has volunteered as a mentor with leadership candidates in a Saskatoon based program, Raymond James Mentor program, and served as a member of an Advisory Council to Raymond James in the U.S.
Susan has been included in Saskatchewan Business Magazine's annual list of 10 Most Influential Women, received the Alumni Service Award from the U of S Alumni Association, and been named a Woman of Distinction by Raymond James.
Russel Marcoux
Nominated by: The Rural Municipality of Corman Park No. 344
After completing a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Saskatchewan in 1973, Russel ventured into the trucking business. He is the Founder of Yanke Group of Companies and serves as its Chief Executive Officer. His commitment to excellence has resulted in many awards for the Yanke Group of Companies, some of which are Saskatchewan's ABEX Awards, including Business of the Year in 2002, Canada's Top 100 Employers, Canada's 50 Best Managed Companies from 1999 through to 2007, the Saskatchewan Labour Force Development Board Training for Excellence Award, The Queen's Golden Jubilee award in 2002 for significant contribution to compatriots, the community and to Canada, the Saskatchewan Transportation Hall of Fame in 2007, the SABEX Hall of Fame in 2007, and a 2016 induction as an Honorary Colonel for the 38th Combat Engineer Regiment.
Russel has always been a strong believer in giving back to his industry and his community. He served as Chairman and Director of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, as Director of Farm Credit Canada, as Chairman and Director of St. Paul's Hospital, as Director for the Canadian Trucking Association, on the Board of Governors for Junior Achievement where Yanke was recently inducted into the JA Hall of Fame, and was a founder of Synergy Today, an organization dedicated to jobs for young people. He has also served on numerous fund raising committees such as the Children's Health and Hospital Foundation, the United Way, The Saskatchewan Diabetes Association, St. Andrews College, St. Martin's Church, Saskatchewan Special Olympics, the Heart and Stroke Foundation and Sherbrooke Homes.
Brian Heinrichs
Nominated by: Saskatoon Airport Authority
Brian Heinrichs is a Partner in Assurance and Advisory Services with Virtus Group LLP in Saskatoon.
With over 20 years of public practice experience, Brian has been focused on audit and financial reporting throughout his career and works with numerous financial institutions, private companies, and not-for-profit organizations throughout Saskatchewan.
Brian holds a Chartered Professional Accountant designation, a Chartered Accountant designation and a Bachelor of Education from the University of Winnipeg. Brian also facilitates Board training in the areas of governance and risk management. Brian is a member of the firm's Best Practices Committee (Chair) and Audit Services Group, as well as the Allinial Global Canadian National Standards Committee, and was involved with marking and content development of the national exam for the Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada for 16 years. Brian previously served for six years on the Board of a private post-secondary college, including terms as Board Chair and Chair of the Audit and Finance committee.
Kaylynn Schroeder
Kaylynn Schroeder is a senior business leader with over thirty years of high profile leadership focusing on human resources and building capacity within organizations. She has been active in board governance for many organizations over the last several years, focused on managing risk. Very involved in the community, Kaylynn has served on several not-for-profit boards as a director and is currently serving as a director on the Royal University Hospital Foundation (RUHF) board and the Women Leading Philanthropy initiative at RUHF.


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Maruti S-Cross Unveiled At IIFA In Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Rather than splurging money on a press launch and inviting the media personnel to write in detail about its new cars, Maruti leaves that job to general public to decide upon its new models and deliver a verdict at the sales sheet. The same trend being followed here too, Maruti is reported to have showcased the S-Cross at IIFA in Kuala Lumpur some days back.
The car is revealed amidst the fleet of Bollywood stars and other renowned personalities. After all, Maruti Suzuki is a one of the well-heeled producers of the show, so such a move was obvious from its end.
The S-Cross is touted to follow the launch soon in the coming weeks or the next couple of months at max, where one can say the car will not hit the sub-4 metre band in the country. In actual, the maker has deigned it to rival the Renault Duster, and upcoming Hyundai Creta. One cannot rule out the possibility of a bigger engine in the bay, but seems it's all Maruti in the genes, so Fiat's 1.3-litre Multi jet diesel engine may accompany it like the Ciaz for the top-of-line fuel-economy of 26kmpl delivered along with the power of 90PS. But that's not all putting down a full-stop to the speculations, as some of the spies had also seen testing with a 1.6-litre diesel engine from Fiat, whereas the car unveiled at IIFA in Malaysia too was fitted with the latter sending max output of 120PS. Now, on the petrol side, there aren't any changes witnessed, as one can rely on the same 1.4-litre engine of 93PS taking the reign here.
At the launch after couple of months from now, S-Cross of Maruti will hit the Indian sales floor with range starting from 6.5 lakh, with all the way nothing up to Rs 10 lakh.
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This salad is such a great option to have in the repertoire. Perfect for summer, perfect for when you don't have much time to prepare, and perfect to serve when you've got visitors. Very easy to make, and it pairs with so many main dishes. Yummy!
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Sheriff's Deputy Suspended For Halloween Blackface Jail Inmate 'Picking Cotton' Costume
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Camden County, Ga., Deputy Sheriff Chad Palmer (pictured) has been suspended without pay and put on probation for a year, after a disturbing photo emerged of him in an offensive Halloween costume dressed in blackface as an inmate. Palmer was captured in the controversial photograph crouched on the floor simulating picking cotton, according to the First Coast News. Yet despite Palmer's racially charged depiction, there are some who feel his punishment is just a mere slap on the wrist and that he should actually be ousted from his job.
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Sheriff Jim Proctor says that while Palmer's act was "extremely insensitive," he does not believe that he is a racist. Consequently, since the incident, Proctor has required that all deputy sheriffs be required to attend sensitivity training. Still, Proctor told First Coast News that he does feel that Palmer has been punished appropriately, "There's been a lot of thought, a lot of prayer in to this decision," Proctor said. "I thought about firing him but decided against it."
Pastor Mack Knight (pictured) was appalled by the photos and felt that Palmer's punishment was insufficient, "To me, it was like a slap in the face," Knight said of the pictures. "Out of all of the characters that this police officer could have chosen, he chose to go as a slave, an inmate, picking cotton."
Sheila Blake, who resides in the coastal community, expressed to the news outlet, "That is bad. For this to be a deputy doing something like this,' she told First Coast News. 'This isn't causing anything but a war in Camden County. It's not good for Camden County."
In light of the racist photos, residents are now demanding that an investigation in to Palmer's record of arrests be delved in to, as they could have been laced with prejudice on his part. Yet according to Proctor, he claims to have already reviewed the history of Palmer's arrests, and according to him, none are racially motivated.
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Гречехан — деревня в Боханском районе Иркутской области России. Входит в состав Новоидинского муниципального образования. Находится примерно в 144 км к западу от районного центра.

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По данным Всероссийской переписи, в 2010 году в деревне проживали 124 человека (58 мужчин и 66 женщин).

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Населённые пункты Боханского района

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The 1994 World Series of Poker (WSOP) was a series of poker tournaments held at Binion's Horseshoe.

Preliminary events

Main Event
There were 268 entrants to the main event. Each paid $10,000 to enter the tournament.  Since this was the 25th anniversary of the Main Event, the winner received $1,000,000, plus his/her weight in silver, in celebration of the WSOP's silver anniversary.

Final table

* Hamilton also won his weight in silver

Other High Finishes
NB: This list is restricted to top 30 finishers with an existing Wikipedia entry.

References

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