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This irregular dwarf galaxy, named IC 1613, and discovered through the Dark Energy Survey, contains some 100 million stars (bluish in this portrayal). It is a member of our Local Group of galaxy neighbors, a collection which also includes our Milky Way, the Andromeda spiral and the Magellanic clouds.
Credit: DES/NOIRLab/NSF/AURA. Acknowledgments: Image processing: DES, Jen Miller (Gemini Observatory/NSF's NOIRLab), Travis Rector (University of Alaska Anchorage), Mahdi Zamani & Davide de Martin
New data locates hundreds of millions of objects throughout space
Survey has mapped one-eighth of the skies, studying dark energy
A longstanding project designed to study dark energy throughout the cosmos has released a second data set showing 300 million objects throughout space, one of the largest data releases of its kind. Combined with an initial release, the survey has now cataloged about 700 million objects in the universe.
The data was released by the Dark Energy Survey, an international collaboration of about 500 scientists from the U.S., Europe and South America, to map hundreds of millions of galaxies and thousands of supernovae in an attempt to understand more about dark energy, the force that is causing the universe to expand. The Ohio State University has played a primary role in the survey from the beginning.
The survey, started in 2013, has so far mapped about one-eighth of the skies.
The release was announced Friday, Jan. 15, at the American Astronomical Society's annual meeting, held virtually this year.
"This release tells the world, 'If you ever want to see any of these galaxies, here's where they are and here's what they look like,' said Klaus Honscheid, a physics professor at Ohio State and member of Ohio State's Center for Cosmology and Astroparticle Physics. "And people can use this info and do their own analysis – look for objects of a certain property or compare to theoretical models. This is really enabling a lot of people to do work now outside the DES collaboration."
Last week's release is the second from the Dark Energy Survey. The data builds on the 400 million objects cataloged in the survey's previous data release, and improves on the first release by refining calibration techniques and including deeper combined images of the objects throughout space. That combination, scientists say, led to improved estimates of the amount and distribution of matter in the universe.
The data allows researchers to determine the size, shape and location of objects – most of them galaxies, but also quasars, stars, interstellar gas clouds and asteroids – throughout space, and to build a catalog of those objects
"These images combine data from the same locations in the skies – images of the same spot, multiple times," said Ami Choi, co-convener of the DES science working group on weak gravitational lensing and a CCAPP fellow. "And it's three-dimensional, so it allows us to build a map that looks deep into this one part of the universe."
The new data should make it easier for astronomers, astrophysicists and cosmologists – both professional and amateur – to locate those objects in the night skies, and to build models around the distance those objects may have moved away from one another over time.
"The catalog contains these objects with their properties and their location, and anyone else who has this information and a big enough telescope can go look at the location we specified and repeat these observations," Honscheid said.
The expansion of the universe is the key to understanding dark energy. Previous work has shown that the universe has been expanding since its birth some 13.8 billion years ago, and that for approximately the last 7 billion years the universe's expansion is accelerating.
The next set of results from the survey is expected later this spring, said Jack Elvin-Poole, co-convener of the DES science working group on large scale structure and a CCAPP fellow.
Scientists at the Dark Energy Survey, including those at Ohio State, are still analyzing data released last week to discern what it might say about dark energy and the expansion of the universe. The data is online and available to the public; the survey's scientists will make their analysis available after it is complete.
"We are very interested in cosmology – the history of the universe – so we are looking for these dark energy signatures in this data," Honscheid said. "If you think about dark energy, it's something that pulls the universe apart, that pushes objects further apart."
The survey involves taking photographs of light produced by each object and analyzing the wavelengths of that light.
This analysis is built on a concept called "redshifting," which gets its name from the way wavelengths of light lengthen as they travel through the expanding universe.
"The farther away something is in the universe, the longer its wavelength of light – and longer wavelengths appear red, while shorter wavelengths appear blue," said Anna Porredon, a CCAPP fellow who worked on the survey. "Scientists who study the cosmos call that lengthening the redshift effect."
There are a number of other researchers at Ohio State who have worked on the DES project, including David Weinberg, Paul Martini, Chris Hirata and Ashley Ross.

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Hibakusha express dissatisfaction with new standard for certifying A-bomb diseases
by Masakazu Domen, Staff Writer
A subcommittee of the Ministry of Health, Labor, and Welfare, charged with reviewing provisions for the medical care of A-bomb survivors, adopted a new standard on March 17 for A-bomb disease certification which substantially broadens the basis for official recognition. The new standard also includes a precept, added to the ministry's draft of February 25, which strengthens the government's commitment to providing relief to A-bomb survivors. The revised policy will go into effect in April.
The newly added precept states, "Based on the spirit of the Atomic Bomb Survivors Relief Law, the standard for A-bomb disease certification shall strengthen the stance of saving hibakusha and more adequately address the reality of A-bomb exposure." In response to the demands of A-bomb survivors, the government's ruling coalition had requested that the health ministry modify their draft, particularly the key concept used in the previous standard which based recognition on a controversial method of estimating a survivor's radiation dose, the so-called "probability of cause."
The new standard for certification includes the following criteria: If hibakusha were exposed to the atomic bombing within roughly 3.5 kilometers of the hypocenter and later developed one of the five designated diseases (cancer, leukemia, etc.), they will be duly recognized as sufferers of A-bomb diseases; if they do not meet these provisions, they will nevertheless be assessed individually and in a comprehensive manner to judge their claim. To proceed with the certification process under the new criteria, four governmental teams, by disease type, will be formed. The health ministry estimates that 1,800 hibakusha will be certified each year, a tenfold increase over current figures.
However, the Japan Confederation of A- and H-bomb Sufferers Organizations (Hidankyo), as well as the plaintiffs and attorneys of the class-action lawsuit concerning the recognition of A-bomb diseases, responded with dissatisfaction, declaring, "This revision of the criteria does not go far enough and we cannot accept it." Instead, they will continue demanding that a broader standard be adopted which will expand the scope of designated diseases.
Referring to the new precept included in the revised standard, Terumi Tanaka, Secretary General of Hidankyo, commented, "The revision is not yet satisfactory as it does not provide any assurance that those cases which are less clear-cut will be certified." Mr. Tanaka went on to criticize the fact that another medical condition, hepatic function disorder, was not included in the criteria for immediate certification. Tetsuro Miyahara, representing the attorneys supporting the class-action lawsuit, expressed his disappointment with the proposal, saying, "In many ways, the revised standard actually contradicts previous court rulings. How the lawsuit will eventually be resolved remains unclear."


For both the City of Portland Business License Tax and the Multnomah County Business Income Tax, the tax is assessed at the entity level per Portland City Code 7.02.110 (A) and Multnomah County Code 12.110 (A). Partnerships that acquire assets have basis in the assets (inside basis), while the partners have basis in their individual interest in the partnership (outside basis). Sales of partnership interests can create disparity between inside and outside basis. IRS Section 754 allows some remedy for this disparity at the partnership level by allowing the partnership to increase its basis and related depreciation. However, this allowance is allocated (through Schedule K and K-1) to only the involved partner(s). While the form of the Section 754 election is a partnership transaction, in substance it is deemed to be a partner-level transaction because it relates directly to the calculation of outside basis.
A deduction for the step up in basis for partnership assets related to an Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Section 754 election (which allows IRC Section 743 adjustments) is not allowed for the City of Portland Business License Tax or the Multnomah County Business Income Tax. The stepped up basis applies to an individual partner only and is reflected on the partner's Schedule K-1, regardless of the fact that it may have also been reported on Schedule K of the partnership's return.
Example: Individuals A, B, and C form Partnership Z as equal partners (each owning 33.3%). The partnership purchases a building for $600,000. Over the next five years, the partnership has depreciated the building by $60,000 and now has a remaining basis of $540,000. This depreciation deduction was used to reduce the City/County taxable income of Partnership Z. Each of the three partners now has a basis of $180,000.
Individual A then sells their interest in Partnership Z to Individual D for $500,000. The gain on the sale of the partnership interest recognized by Individual A of $320,000 would generally not be subject to the City of Portland Business License Tax or the Multnomah County Business Income Tax as it is the investment income of an individual. Individual D now has a $500,000 depreciable basis in the building through their partnership interest. If Partnership Z makes an IRC Section 754 election, Individual D may take an additional depreciation deduction on their federal tax return based on the increase in the "outside basis" of Individual D's purchased asset. However, this deduction is not allowed on the City/County tax return of Partnership Z.


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Holiday Gift Guide – Britax Marathon 70 Car Seat Review and Giveaway.
When searching for kids gear there are some brands that I just can't help but start with whenever I am looking for a product because I know how good it is with quality, function and even the design and that is precisely the case with Britax.
I have been able to try some different products from Britax going from stroller, to infant car seat, to now a toddler car seat and in each opportunity and in each occasion Britax has met my very high expectations and I am now a big Britax fan. No matter which Britax product we are talking about, I love the crafmanship , the quality, but most of all I love the safety features offered by Britax products.
I have recently tried the Marathon 70 car seat from Britax which is a Rear facing( 5-40 lbs), Forward Facing ( 1 year and 20 , up to 70 lbs) and I was as usual more than pleased with the product. I picked the Crimson design which is a red/black fabric combination and I am so glad I did, the bug LOVES it. She calls it the ladybug car seat…..Actually I have never seen a kid with such a passion for her car seat.
When I first changed her from the infant car seat to her "big girl" car seat, I asked around and I got the same feedback……..Britax is what you want and I am so happy I did! Britax is the way I am planning on going with the next bug also, especially after Britax's redesign of the Marathon 70 to include even more safety features!
SafeCell Technology features SafeCells, an engineered structure, designed to compress in a crash, significantly lowering the center of gravity and counteracting the forward rotation of the child seat which normally propels the child toward the vehicle seat in front of the child restraint. The SafeCells that comprise SafeCell Technology are located in the base of the seat. I am not exactly a car lover, so if I can get any added features that will maximize my daughters safety, I am all for it!
Among the safety features that make this car seat a favorite, you can find the Integrated Steel Bars which strengthen the connection to the vehicle and reduce forward flexing of the child seat during a crash.
The ultimate job of a car seat is to minimize injury to your child during a crash. One way that your child may be injured during a crash is by hitting something in the vehicle, such as the back of the front seat. Incorporating Integrated Steel Bars, which reduce the forward flexing of the child seat during a crash, can minimize the risk of your child being violently propelled forward and hitting the back of the vehicle seat in front of the child restraint. It makes all the sense in the world to me and as I said before, I will take as much protection as I can get for my ladybug!
• helping to slow down your child's body during a crash.
The use of a tether can reduce the distance that your child's head moves forward (also called head excursion) by four to six inches, thereby minimizing the risk of injury during a crash.
I had no idea about this and I am so glad I now know about this very important feature!
Would you like to know of more features I can't help but love on the Marathon 70 ? Side Impact Protection comprised of deep side walls lined with energy-absorbing EPP foam distributes crash forces, shields from vehicle intrusion, and contains the head, neck and body, Tangle-Free, Five-Point Harness distributes crash forces across the strongest parts of the body and provides a secure fit, two Buckle Positions for your growing child. The harness is so easy to manage that my 3 years old is able to fasten it herself….Actually she demands to do so.
Now besides the obvious reasons why this car seat is a great option, you also have the fact that the car seat is very comfortable and very user friendly. Even though the instructions are clearly illustrated and safely attached to the car seat, the car seat is really easy to install and one detail that I have not seen any other car seat with is the little pouch on the back of the car seat to store the Versa-Tether straps when not in use.
If I was not already loving the car seat (which I was)… The easy cover removal for cleaning (no hooks or clips— to fight against, it just pulls right off) brought a smile to my face! Ohhh, one more thing that might sound silly but it is actually something I have had issues with before …..I have found that the harness on most car seats can be uncomfortable for your little one when she is not wearing sleeves (I have a girl and live in Florida, so strap tops are common in my daughter wardrobe). So getting pads is a must. The Marathon on the other hand comes with very comfortable pads to avoid this problem right out of the box……This is what I call attention to detail!
• Want More great features?
You can buy this and all Britax products at: http://www.britaxusa.com/store and selected retailers across the country and Canada.
Britax has kindly offered one very lucky Born 2 Impress reader the chance to win a free Marathon 70 of their choice!
To enter this giveaway, please Check the great video from Dadlab's on this post and tell me something your learned from it, then visit Britax and tell me what other product you would like to try. This is mandatory to participate.(you MUST be a public follower of the Born 2 Impress blog enter this giveaway, and if your profile is set at private, entries don't qualify).
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Giveaway ends December 15th at midnight Eastern Time. Contest open to U.S. Residents with a valid street address. No PO Boxes please. Winner(s) are selected randomly through the use of random.org unless otherwise noted and will be announce on the contest closing date. To claim your prize(s), you must contact Born 2 Impress within 48 hours of the contest closing Prize(s) not claimed by (48 hours) will be forfeited and a new winner will be selected in a live giveaway. Please provide a valid email address to be informed in case you do win a giveaway.
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La mine de Zhitikara est une mine à ciel ouvert d'amiante située dans la localité de Jitikara au Kazakhstan.

Notes et références

Mine à ciel ouvert
Mine d'amiante
Mine au Kazakhstan

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Boca Pos Spaño is the most Eastern dive site on this property. Pos Spaño means Spanish Well, so apparently there is a well here with fresh water. Maybe that is what you see on the Eastern side of this beach. There is a patch of water with green algae separated from the see by the beach. This looks like fresh water to me.
There is a wide rubble beach. From there you can enter the water. Look for a place where there is not too much coral near the shore. When the sea is a bit rough it can be difficult to enter and especially to leave the water because of the amount of (dead) coral close to the shore. So be careful.
The drop-off is close by. After a few minutes of swimming you can go under water. The slope is a bit more steeply than at most other dive sites, somewhere between 50 and 60 degrees. The coral density is quite high although there are broad patches of sand. There is a nice mix of coral and sponges. There are lots of Orange Elephant Ear sponges. You can see that the place is quite undisturbed because there are some old and large sponges. A nice place to dive.
Coming from the Eastern part of the island you take the road to Westpunt. That is for a large part the only road from the Eastern part toward the Western part of the island. Follow this road untill you see a roadsign with Soto on it. There you go left in the direction of Soto. You stay on that road for a long time. You pass the village of Soto. Stay on the same road and after some time you will reach a road sign with Boca Hulu, Boca Santu Pretu and Mushroom Forest on it (see picture). From thee you have to take the dirt road at your left hand side. Soon you reach the gate. There are wooden road signs on the plantation that show you the way to one of the 4 dive location at this plantation. For this dive location follow the signs to Boca Pos Spaño. Park your car anywhere on the beach. You are probably the only one there.


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There are 43 Kommentare for Tutorial Voting: 500 Zombies and lady again!
I don't care one bit for zombies but community project sounds tempting, even though my professional occupation as project manager should make sure that your tips about creating a project plan should be (for me personal) a repeat.
So sorry zombiefans.....Give me the lady in blue: Boudica!
I'm all for the community: Zombies, please!
For now they should wait, let's see Boudica!
Boudica - waiting for here since the first voting.
Zombies can wait - they´re dead anyway.
Boudica bitte. Vor Zombies gruselt´s mich.
Boudica. Because she's incredibly awesome.
Tough choice, I'll choose #01 because I'd like to know why they are yellow.


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The Pakana Voice: Tales of a War Correspondent from Lutruwita Tasmania 1814-1856
Author(s): Ian Broinowski
This book is about the power of the press to sway opinion. The voice is W.C., a hapless war correspondent, posted to Tasmania to cover the conflict between the Pakana people of Lutruwita and the British, from 1814 to 1856. In old age, comforted by malt and his scruffy dog Bent, W.C. shares his press clippings of graphic accounts of the events that unfolded in the early days of the colony. He reveals his impassioned love for Lowana, a Pakana woman who haunts his dreams forever. W.C.'s perspective on these events is not without its biases. He tries to temper his feelings as he shares with us letters, articles and opinion pieces from his collection. He includes of his own postings, The Pakana Voice, in which he encourages his readers to see what is not being reported in the press. Despite technology little has changed in two centuries of media and its influence over the minds of people, W.C.'s words still ring true: 'I fear the old adage that we learn from history is indeed a misnomer'.
Publisher : Lulu Publishing Services
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ADDRESS: 131 Collins St | HOBART TAS 7000
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The Fredericton Playhouse in New Brunswick, Canada seats just 709 people. It usually doesn't manage to book shows bigger than children's entertainer Raffi or a local production of Guys and Dolls, but on May 11th, 2008 it served as the launching pad for one of the most extraordinary (and unexpected) resurrections in rock history. That was the night that Leonard Cohen, with virtually no fanfare, took the stage for the first time in fifteen years, kicking off a six-year odyssey that absolutely nobody, least of all Leonard Cohen, could have ever seen coming.
Severe financial difficulties in the mid-2000's caused him to reconsider, even though by early 2008 he was 73, hadn't played a show since 1993 and was extremely unsure whether or not he still had an audience.
Within a year Cohen had more money in the bank than ever before, but the tour just kept going. He stopped in 2011 to record the new album Old Ideas and then got right back on the road. He's played over 370 concerts since that first night, and there are indictions he wants to get back on the road after wrapping up a new album at the end of this year. He'll be 80 years old at that point, but there's every reason to think that he'll keep playing three-and-a-half hour shows where he literally skips offstage after the final encore.


I miss you, your smile, your laugh, your kisses. I miss the way you used to look at me and the way you made me feel.
We will have a lot of fun together and i will make the time what you will spend with me the most beautiful and spicy and you will be in the sky in the time what i show you my secret and fantastic service ! Call me kisses. Now it's a spring time - the time of love! If you are ready to spend few romantic hours with a fatal baby - call me to arrange our meeting;))). . If you are a normal man, then call me. I will answer the guarantee.


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John Marino | MDR Brand Ambassador
Justin Marx | CEO of Marx Foods
Jennifer LeBarre | Executive Director, Nutrition Services
John Marino is the principal of Marino Consulting, a Washington, DC based firm that represents domestic and international clients from diverse industries. He brings more than 15 years of international and public affairs experience working in leadership roles. His consulting experience spans over several continents and business sectors to include private, as well as publicly traded companies. John's expertise includes developing and executing winning strategies for foreign companies and governments in the United States to develop strategic and champion relationships with the U.S. Congress, Administration, business community, institutions, media, and other critical influencers. His strategies include raising the profile and enhancing the brand of the client through advocacy, communications, education, and government relations tactics. A seasoned leader, John brings a sophisticated understanding of DC centers of influence, industry, and public policy. Results driven, he has proven management and operations capabilities coupled with a unique ability to translate strategic planning into execution. He has successfully executed strategic initiatives that navigate the private and public sectors and position the client to achieve its business objectives. John has extensive experience working closely with C-level executives and has a broad high-level network of business, institutional, media, and bipartisan government leaders. He is a savvy problem solver who brings a unique perspective, creative ideas, and innovative thinking. John's international consulting experience includes having served as senior vice president at Fabiani & Company, a leading government affairs and marketing firm based in Washington, DC. There his responsibilities included leading the international practice where he managed clients from around the world. He was the team leader of the largest client in the firm's history where he directed government relations, public relations, communications, and outreach strategies to improve the brand of a foreign nation and to create greater understanding of its relevance to the United States. This included directing advertisement, social media, and grassroots campaigns, coordinating government relations and advocacy strategies, and developing alliances with third party groups. Earlier in his career, John served as the national executive director of the National Italian American Foundation (NIAF), the foremost organization advancing U.S. – Italy relations in the areas of politics, business, education and culture. John's tenure at NIAF also included directing the government relations, public policy and international relations portfolios where he worked closely with the Italian American Congressional Delegation, State Department, and other governmental leaders. He also directed the organization's thought leadership programs and its prestigious Business Council, which is a networking platform for top corporate executives.In 2011, he was as an Executive in Residence at Villanova University's School of Business MBA Program in Pennsylvania. He has served on various advisory boards including those at Villanova University, Clemson University, and the Università degli Studi Guglielmo based in Rome, Italy.


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Q: Getting java.lang.NoClassDefFoundError when using android-betterpickers library Whenever I try using a Fragment that utilizes the android-betterpickers library, I get the following error.
I have my projected pointed to the android-betterpickers as a library for my project. Anyone know what may be going on here?
08-10 02:06:39.152: E/AndroidRuntime(2628): java.lang.NoClassDefFoundError: com.mavdev.focusoutfacebook.fragments.addablock.selecttime.Fragment_time_addblock
08-10 02:06:39.152: E/AndroidRuntime(2628):     at com.mavdev.focusoutfacebook.fragments.addablock.Fragment_AddaBlock.displayView(Fragment_AddaBlock.java:224)
08-10 02:06:39.152: E/AndroidRuntime(2628):     at com.mavdev.focusoutfacebook.fragments.addablock.Fragment_AddaBlock.access$0(Fragment_AddaBlock.java:211)
08-10 02:06:39.152: E/AndroidRuntime(2628):     at com.mavdev.focusoutfacebook.fragments.addablock.Fragment_AddaBlock$ListItemClickListener.onItemClick(Fragment_AddaBlock.java:293)
08-10 02:06:39.152: E/AndroidRuntime(2628):     at android.widget.AdapterView.performItemClick(AdapterView.java:298)
08-10 02:06:39.152: E/AndroidRuntime(2628):     at android.widget.AbsListView.performItemClick(AbsListView.java:1100)
08-10 02:06:39.152: E/AndroidRuntime(2628):     at android.widget.AbsListView$PerformClick.run(AbsListView.java:2788)
08-10 02:06:39.152: E/AndroidRuntime(2628):     at android.widget.AbsListView$1.run(AbsListView.java:3463)
08-10 02:06:39.152: E/AndroidRuntime(2628):     at android.os.Handler.handleCallback(Handler.java:730)
08-10 02:06:39.152: E/AndroidRuntime(2628):     at android.os.Handler.dispatchMessage(Handler.java:92)
08-10 02:06:39.152: E/AndroidRuntime(2628):     at android.os.Looper.loop(Looper.java:137)
08-10 02:06:39.152: E/AndroidRuntime(2628):     at android.app.ActivityThread.main(ActivityThread.java:5103)
08-10 02:06:39.152: E/AndroidRuntime(2628):     at java.lang.reflect.Method.invokeNative(Native Method)
08-10 02:06:39.152: E/AndroidRuntime(2628):     at java.lang.reflect.Method.invoke(Method.java:525)
08-10 02:06:39.152: E/AndroidRuntime(2628):     at com.android.internal.os.ZygoteInit$MethodAndArgsCaller.run(ZygoteInit.java:737)
08-10 02:06:39.152: E/AndroidRuntime(2628):     at com.android.internal.os.ZygoteInit.main(ZygoteInit.java:553)
08-10 02:06:39.152: E/AndroidRuntime(2628):     at dalvik.system.NativeStart.main(Native Method)

I am just extending one of the classes of android-betterpickers from one of my Fragments, shown below, just not showing the other functions like the onCreateView in the Fragment:
public class Fragment_time_addblock extends Fragment DatePickerDialogHandler {

@Override
public void onDialogDateSet(int reference, int year, int monthOfYear,
        int dayOfMonth) {
    // TODO Auto-generated method stub

}

}

The issue happens ONLY when run on a phone/emulator, but able to compile the project and run it successfully, only when I try to open this Fragment, the app crashes.

What can I try to fix this issue?

A: Check if you have that library exported in Java Build Path > Order and Export tab

A: hate answering my own question, but i will pen down what i did, not the most elegant solution
I copied the right classes and interfaces from the Library into my own project. The issue I think is something to do with cross dependencies as I am using several libraries that reference some other common libraries.
Bringing the code into my own project also allows me to keep the size of the apk reasonably small.

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Pacers Events Acquires Capital Running Company
Kathy Dalby February 3, 2012 at 1:28pm
by Kathy Dalby
Pacers Events, the region's leading boutique race management company, has acquired Capital Running Company, the area's most esteemed road race management and promotions company. The merger of these two companies will result in the creation of the area's largest road race management and promotions company with a portfolio of more than 60 road races, 75,000 yearly participants, and the Mid-Atlantic region's primary source for running news and events through the Washington Running Report: The Runner's Source for DC, MD, and VA and www.runwashington.com.
"We are beyond thrilled to have Capital Running Company as part of the Pacers family," said Kathy Dalby, Managing Partner of Pacers Events. "Rick and Kathy [Freedman] have created an impressive multi-platform business and we are excited to continue their tradition of delivering great service, events, and reporting to the DC running community."
"We purchased Capital Running Company (formerly Colonial Running Company) in 1994 and are now passing the torch to Kathy [Dalby] and her team," said Rick Freedman, President of Capital Running Company. "We look forward to working with Pacers Events and have thoroughly enjoyed our years of working with our staff, volunteers, charity partners, and the hundreds of thousands of fitness enthusiasts who have participated in one or more of the hundreds of races we've produced."
Previous owners Rick and Kathy Freedman will continue to oversee major Capital Running Company events and the Washington Running Report. The two companies will continue to operate under their respective banners.
About Pacers Events
Pacers Events LLC is a Washington, DC-based road race management company. Pacers Events is a sister corporation to Pacers Running Stores, a family owned and operated six door specialty retailer in the greater Washington DC area. Pacers Events hosts the area's largest race series, the National Guard Pacers Events Race Series, with more than 35,000 annual registrants.
About Capital Running Company
Capital Running Company is a professional race management and promotion company that has been producing road races in the Washington, DC metropolitan area, Maryland, and Northern Virginia for 30 years. Capital Running Company also publishes the Washington Running Report: The Runner's Source for DC, MD, and VA represented nationally by the Endurance Sports Media Group.


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package org.drools.factmodel;

import java.io.File;
import java.io.FileNotFoundException;
import java.io.FileOutputStream;
import java.io.IOException;
import java.io.Serializable;
import java.lang.reflect.Constructor;
import java.util.Date;
import java.util.jar.JarEntry;
import java.util.jar.JarOutputStream;

import org.junit.Before;
import org.junit.Test;
import static org.junit.Assert.*;

import org.drools.base.ClassFieldAccessorCache;
import org.drools.base.ClassFieldAccessorStore;
import org.drools.rule.JavaDialectRuntimeData;
import org.drools.rule.JavaDialectRuntimeData.PackageClassLoader;
import org.drools.util.ClassLoaderUtil;

public class ClassBuilderTest {

    ClassFieldAccessorStore store = new ClassFieldAccessorStore();
    ClassLoader classLoader;
    JavaDialectRuntimeData data;

    @Before
    public void setUp() throws Exception {
        data = new JavaDialectRuntimeData();
    }

    private Class build(ClassBuilder builder, ClassDefinition classDef) throws Exception {
        byte[] d = builder.buildClass( classDef);

        data.write( JavaDialectRuntimeData.convertClassToResourcePath( classDef.getClassName() ),
                       d );
        classLoader = new PackageClassLoader(data, ClassLoaderUtil.getClassLoader( null, getClass(), false ));

        this.store = new ClassFieldAccessorStore();
        store.setClassFieldAccessorCache( new ClassFieldAccessorCache( classLoader ) );
        store.setEagerWire( true );

        Class clazz = classLoader.loadClass( classDef.getClassName() );
        classDef.setDefinedClass( clazz );

        return clazz;

    }

    /*
     * Test method for 'org.drools.common.asm.ClassBuilder.buildClass(ClassDefinition)'
     */
    @Test
    public void testBuildClass() {
        try {
            ClassBuilder builder = new ClassBuilderFactory().getBeanClassBuilder();

            ClassDefinition classDef = new ClassDefinition( "org.drools.TestClass1",
                                                            null,
                                                            new String[]{"java.io.Serializable"} );
            FieldDefinition intDef = new FieldDefinition( "intAttr",
                                                          "int" );

            FieldDefinition stringDef = new FieldDefinition( "stringAttr",
                                                             "java.lang.String" );//"java.lang.String" );
            classDef.addField( intDef );
            classDef.addField( stringDef );

            Class clazz = build(builder, classDef);

            intDef.setReadWriteAccessor( store.getAccessor( clazz,
                                                            intDef.getName(),
                                                            classLoader ) );
            stringDef.setReadWriteAccessor( store.getAccessor( clazz,
                                                               stringDef.getName(),
                                                               classLoader ) );

            byte[] d = builder.buildClass( classDef );

            assertSame( "Returned class should be the same",
                               clazz,
                               classDef.getDefinedClass() );
            assertEquals( "Class name should be equal",
                                 classDef.getClassName(),
                                 clazz.getName() );

            Serializable instance = (Serializable) clazz.newInstance();

            String stringValue = "Atributo String ok";
            stringDef.setValue( instance,
                                stringValue );
            assertEquals( "Attribute should have been correctly set",
                                 stringValue,
                                 stringDef.getValue( instance ) );

            int intValue = 50;
            intDef.setValue( instance,
                             new Integer( intValue ) );
            assertEquals( "Attribute should have been correctly set",
                                 intValue,
                                 ((Integer) intDef.getValue( instance )).intValue() );

            // testing class rebuilding
            clazz = build(builder, classDef);

        } catch ( Exception e ) {
            e.printStackTrace();
            fail( "Error creating class" );
        }
    }

    /**
     * how to write to a jar.
     * @param data
     * @throws FileNotFoundException
     * @throws IOException
     */
    private void writeJar(byte[] data) throws FileNotFoundException,
                                      IOException {
        FileOutputStream out = new FileOutputStream( new File( "/Users/michaelneale/edson.jar" ) );
        JarOutputStream jout = new JarOutputStream( out );
        JarEntry je = new JarEntry( "br/com/auster/TestClass1.class" );
        jout.putNextEntry( je );
        jout.write( data );
        jout.closeEntry();
        jout.close();
    }

    @Test
    public void testEquals() {
        try {
            ClassBuilder builder = new ClassBuilderFactory().getBeanClassBuilder();

            ClassDefinition classDef = new ClassDefinition( "org.drools.TestClass2",
                                                            null,
                                                            new String[]{} );
            FieldDefinition long1Def = new FieldDefinition( "longAttr1",
                                                            "long",
                                                            true );
            FieldDefinition long2Def = new FieldDefinition( "longAttr2",
                                                            "long",
                                                            true );
            FieldDefinition doubleDef = new FieldDefinition( "doubleAttr",
                                                             "double",
                                                             true );
            FieldDefinition intDef = new FieldDefinition( "intAttr",
                                                          "int",
                                                          true );
            FieldDefinition strDef = new FieldDefinition( "stringAttr",
                                                          "java.lang.String",
                                                          true );
            FieldDefinition dateDef = new FieldDefinition( "dateAttr",
                                                           "java.util.Date",
                                                           true );
            FieldDefinition str2Def = new FieldDefinition( "stringAttr2",
                                                           "java.lang.String" );
            classDef.addField( long1Def );
            classDef.addField( long2Def );
            classDef.addField( doubleDef );
            classDef.addField( intDef );
            classDef.addField( strDef );
            classDef.addField( dateDef );
            classDef.addField( str2Def );

            Class clazz = build(builder, classDef);
            long1Def.setReadWriteAccessor( store.getAccessor( clazz,
                                                              long1Def.getName(),
                                                              classLoader ) );
            long2Def.setReadWriteAccessor( store.getAccessor( clazz,
                                                              long2Def.getName(),
                                                              classLoader ) );
            doubleDef.setReadWriteAccessor( store.getAccessor( clazz,
                                                               doubleDef.getName(),
                                                               classLoader ) );
            intDef.setReadWriteAccessor( store.getAccessor( clazz,
                                                            intDef.getName(),
                                                            classLoader ) );
            strDef.setReadWriteAccessor( store.getAccessor( clazz,
                                                            strDef.getName(),
                                                            classLoader ) );
            dateDef.setReadWriteAccessor( store.getAccessor( clazz,
                                                             dateDef.getName(),
                                                             classLoader ) );
            str2Def.setReadWriteAccessor( store.getAccessor( clazz,
                                                             str2Def.getName(),
                                                             classLoader ) );

            Object x = clazz.newInstance();
            Object y = clazz.newInstance();

            long1Def.setValue( x,
                               new Long( 20 ) );
            long2Def.setValue( x,
                               new Long( 30 ) );
            doubleDef.setValue( x,
                                new Double( 50.0 ) );
            intDef.setValue( x,
                             new Integer( 10 ) );
            strDef.setValue( x,
                             "abc" );
            dateDef.setValue( x,
                              new Date( 1000 ) );
            str2Def.setValue( x,
                              "instance1" );

            long1Def.setValue( y,
                               new Long( 20 ) );
            long2Def.setValue( y,
                               new Long( 30 ) );
            doubleDef.setValue( y,
                                new Double( 50.0 ) );
            intDef.setValue( y,
                             new Integer( 10 ) );
            strDef.setValue( y,
                             "abc" );
            dateDef.setValue( y,
                              new Date( 1000 ) );
            str2Def.setValue( y,
                              "instance2" );

            Object o = new Object();

            assertTrue( x.equals( x ) );
            assertFalse( x.equals( null ) );
            assertFalse( x.equals( o ) );

            assertTrue( x.equals( y ) );

            intDef.setValue( y,
                             new Integer( 1 ) );
            assertFalse( x.equals( y ) );

            intDef.setValue( y,
                             new Integer( 10 ) );
            strDef.setValue( y,
                             "xyz" );
            assertFalse( x.equals( y ) );

            strDef.setValue( y,
                             null );
            assertFalse( x.equals( y ) );

            strDef.setValue( y,
                             "abc" );
            dateDef.setValue( y,
                              new Date( 1 ) );
            assertFalse( x.equals( y ) );

            dateDef.setValue( y,
                              null );
            assertFalse( x.equals( y ) );

        } catch ( Exception e ) {
            e.printStackTrace();
            fail( "Exception not expected" );
        }
    }

    @Test
    public void testHashCode() {
        try {
            ClassBuilder builder = new ClassBuilderFactory().getBeanClassBuilder();

            ClassDefinition classDef = new ClassDefinition( "org.drools.TestClass3",
                                                            null,
                                                            new String[]{} );
            FieldDefinition intDef = new FieldDefinition( "intAttr",
                                                          "int",
                                                          true );
            FieldDefinition strDef = new FieldDefinition( "stringAttr",
                                                          "java.lang.String",
                                                          false );
            classDef.addField( intDef );
            classDef.addField( strDef );

            Class clazz = build(builder, classDef);
            intDef.setReadWriteAccessor( store.getAccessor( clazz,
                                                            intDef.getName(),
                                                            classLoader ) );
            strDef.setReadWriteAccessor( store.getAccessor( clazz,
                                                            strDef.getName(),
                                                            classLoader ) );

            Object x = clazz.newInstance();

            intDef.setValue( x,
                             new Integer( 10 ) );
            strDef.setValue( x,
                             "abc" );

            assertEquals( "Wrong hashcode calculation",
                                 31 + 10,
                                 x.hashCode() );
            assertEquals( "Wrong hashcode calculation",
                                 x.hashCode(),
                                 x.hashCode() );

        } catch ( Exception e ) {
            e.printStackTrace();
            fail( "Exception not expected" );
        }
    }

    @Test
    public void testToString() {
        try {
            ClassBuilder builder = new ClassBuilderFactory().getBeanClassBuilder();

            ClassDefinition classDef = new ClassDefinition( "org.drools.TestClass4",
                                                            null,
                                                            new String[]{} );
            FieldDefinition long1Def = new FieldDefinition( "longAttr1",
                                                            "long",
                                                            true );
            FieldDefinition long2Def = new FieldDefinition( "longAttr2",
                                                            "long",
                                                            true );
            FieldDefinition doubleDef = new FieldDefinition( "doubleAttr",
                                                             "double",
                                                             true );
            FieldDefinition intDef = new FieldDefinition( "intAttr",
                                                          "int",
                                                          true );
            FieldDefinition strDef = new FieldDefinition( "stringAttr",
                                                          "java.lang.String",
                                                          true );
            FieldDefinition dateDef = new FieldDefinition( "dateAttr",
                                                           "java.util.Date",
                                                           true );
            FieldDefinition str2Def = new FieldDefinition( "stringAttr2",
                                                           "java.lang.String" );
            classDef.addField( long1Def );
            classDef.addField( long2Def );
            classDef.addField( doubleDef );
            classDef.addField( intDef );
            classDef.addField( strDef );
            classDef.addField( dateDef );
            classDef.addField( str2Def );

            Class clazz = build(builder, classDef);
            long1Def.setReadWriteAccessor( store.getAccessor( clazz,
                                                              long1Def.getName(),
                                                              classLoader ) );
            long2Def.setReadWriteAccessor( store.getAccessor( clazz,
                                                              long2Def.getName(),
                                                              classLoader ) );
            doubleDef.setReadWriteAccessor( store.getAccessor( clazz,
                                                               doubleDef.getName(),
                                                               classLoader ) );
            intDef.setReadWriteAccessor( store.getAccessor( clazz,
                                                            intDef.getName(),
                                                            classLoader ) );
            strDef.setReadWriteAccessor( store.getAccessor( clazz,
                                                            strDef.getName(),
                                                            classLoader ) );
            dateDef.setReadWriteAccessor( store.getAccessor( clazz,
                                                             dateDef.getName(),
                                                             classLoader ) );
            str2Def.setReadWriteAccessor( store.getAccessor( clazz,
                                                             str2Def.getName(),
                                                             classLoader ) );

            Object x = clazz.newInstance();

            long1Def.setValue( x,
                               new Long( 20 ) );
            long2Def.setValue( x,
                               new Long( 30 ) );
            doubleDef.setValue( x,
                                new Double( 50.0 ) );
            intDef.setValue( x,
                             new Integer( 10 ) );
            strDef.setValue( x,
                             "abc" );
            dateDef.setValue( x,
                              new Date( 1000 ) );
            str2Def.setValue( x,
                              "instance1" );

            String result = x.toString();

            assertTrue( result.contains( long1Def.getName() ) );
            assertTrue( result.contains( long2Def.getName() ) );
            assertTrue( result.contains( doubleDef.getName() ) );
            assertTrue( result.contains( intDef.getName() ) );
            assertTrue( result.contains( strDef.getName() ) );
            assertTrue( result.contains( dateDef.getName() ) );
            assertTrue( result.contains( str2Def.getName() ) );

        } catch ( Exception e ) {
            e.printStackTrace();
            fail( "Exception not expected" );
        }

    }

    @Test
    public void testConstructorWithFields() {
        try {
            ClassBuilder builder = new ClassBuilderFactory().getBeanClassBuilder();

            ClassDefinition classDef = new ClassDefinition( "org.drools.TestClass5",
                                                            null,
                                                            new String[]{} );

            String[] types = new String[]{"byte", "short", "int", "long", "float", "double", "char", "java.lang.String", "boolean"};
            FieldDefinition[] fields = new FieldDefinition[types.length];
            for ( int i = 0; i < types.length; i++ ) {
                String attrName = types[i].substring( types[i].lastIndexOf( '.' ) + 1 );
                attrName = attrName.substring( 0,
                                               1 ).toLowerCase() + attrName.substring( 1 ) + "Attr";
                fields[i] = new FieldDefinition( attrName, // attr name
                                                 types[i], // attr type
                                                 i % 2 == 0 ); // half of them are key
                classDef.addField( fields[i] );
            }

            Class clazz = build(builder, classDef);

            for ( FieldDefinition field : fields ) {
                field.setReadWriteAccessor( store.getAccessor( clazz,
                                                               field.getName(),
                                                               classLoader ) );
            }

            Constructor< ? >[] cons = clazz.getConstructors();

            assertEquals( 3,
                                 cons.length );
            for ( Constructor< ? > c : cons ) {
                Class< ? >[] ptypes = c.getParameterTypes();
                if ( ptypes.length == 0 ) {
                    // default constructor
                } else if ( ptypes.length == fields.length ) {
                    // constructor with fields
                    for ( int i = 0; i < ptypes.length; i++ ) {
                        if ( !ptypes[i].equals( fields[i].getType() ) ) {
                            fail( "Wrong parameter in constructor. index=" + i + " expected=" + fields[i].getType() + " found=" + ptypes[i] );
                        }
                    }

                    // test actual invocation
                    Object instance = c.newInstance( (byte) 1,
                                                     (short) 2,
                                                     3,
                                                     4l,
                                                     5.0f,
                                                     6.0d,
                                                     'a',
                                                     "xyz",
                                                     true );

                    assertEquals( (byte) 1,
                                  fields[0].getValue( instance ) );
                    assertEquals( (short) 2,
                                  fields[1].getValue( instance ) );
                    assertEquals( 3,
                                  fields[2].getValue( instance ) );
                    assertEquals( 4l,
                                  fields[3].getValue( instance ) );
                    assertEquals( 5.0f,
                                  fields[4].getValue( instance ) );
                    assertEquals( 6.0d,
                                  fields[5].getValue( instance ) );
                    assertEquals( 'a',
                                  fields[6].getValue( instance ) );
                    assertEquals( "xyz",
                                  fields[7].getValue( instance ) );
                    assertEquals( true,
                                  fields[8].getValue( instance ) );
                } else if ( ptypes.length == ( fields.length / 2 +1 ) ) { // as defined in the beginning of the test
                    // constructor with key fields
                    int i = 0;
                    for ( FieldDefinition field : fields ) {
                        if ( field.isKey() && !ptypes[i++].equals( field.getType() ) ) {
                            fail( "Wrong parameter in constructor. index=" + i + " expected=" + field.getType() + " found=" + ptypes[i] );
                        }
                    }
                    // test actual invocation
                    Object instance = c.newInstance( (byte) 1,
                                                     3,
                                                     5.0f,
                                                     'a',
                                                     true );

                    assertEquals( (byte) 1,
                                  fields[0].getValue( instance ) );
                    assertEquals( 3,
                                  fields[2].getValue( instance ) );
                    assertEquals( 5.0f,
                                  fields[4].getValue( instance ) );
                    assertEquals( 'a',
                                  fields[6].getValue( instance ) );
                    assertEquals( true,
                                  fields[8].getValue( instance ) );

                } else {
                    fail( "Unexpected constructor: " + c.toString() );
                }
            }

        } catch ( Exception e ) {
            e.printStackTrace();
            fail( "Unexpected Exception: " + e.getMessage() );
        }

    }

    @Test
    public void testGetResourcesJBRULES3122() {
        try {
            ClassBuilder builder = new ClassBuilderFactory().getBeanClassBuilder();

            ClassDefinition classDef = new ClassDefinition("org.drools.TestClass4", null, new String[] {});
            Class clazz = build(builder, classDef);
            ClassLoader cl = clazz.getClassLoader();

            // We expect normal classloader stuff to work
            assertFalse(cl.getResources("not-there.txt").hasMoreElements());
        } catch (Exception e) {
            e.printStackTrace();
            fail("Exception not expected: " + e.getMessage());
        }
    }
}

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Striped Glow Sticks
Author: Angewandte Chemie International Edition
Source / Publisher: Angewandte Chemie International Edition/Wiley-VCH
Copyright: Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA
Magazine:	Tiny Glow Sticks
Education:	What are Fluorescence and Phosphorescence?
Magazine:	Self-Assembly of Microscopic Stripes
News:	Nano Testing Gets its Stripes
Related Societies
Gesellschaft Deutscher Chemiker (GDCh; German Chemical Society)
Lighting the Way to Optical Circuits
It may be possible to reach new levels of miniaturization, speed, and data processing with optical quantum computers, which use light to carry information. For this, we need materials that can absorb and transmit photons. Ze Chang, Xian‐He Bu, Nankai University and Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering, both Tianjin, China, and colleagues have developed a new strategy for constructing photonic heterostructure crystals with tunable properties. Using a crystalline rod with stripes that fluoresce in different colors, they have developed a prototype of a logic gate.
The team achieved this by using specially constructed metal–organic frameworks (MOFs)—lattice-like structures made of metallic nodes bridged by organic ligands. These structures contain cage-like cavities that can hold other molecules as guests. In this case, the guests and a part of the ligands integrated into the lattice are matched so that the guests can transfer electrons to the ligand molecule (charge transfer). Such systems tend to fluoresce. The color of the fluorescence for a given MOF depends on the type of guest.
"Striped" Rod-Shaped Crystals
A further advantage of MOF structures is that their crystallization occurs through the growth of layers onto a crystallization nucleus in one preferred direction. The researchers were thus able to produce rod-shaped crystals. During the crystallization, they varied the types of guest molecule incorporated. This resulted in "striped" rods with separate domains that fluoresce differently.
For example, they produced rods whose ends absorb UV light and fluoresce blue-green, while the center absorbs visible green light and emits red light. Because they are in direct contact, energy can be transferred between the domains, and some of the blue-green photons can be transmitted to the center portion, thereby causing it to fluoresce red. Most importantly, these rods behave as light conductors, meaning that no matter which spot is irradiated, part of the fluorescence light is transported through the entire rod to its ends.
Based on this type of crystal, the researchers developed a prototype for a logic circuit with two "entrances" and two "exits"; that is, locations where light can be stored or registered and red and/or blue-green signals generated, respectively. The researchers envision potential applications for their MOF crystals in components with integrated optical circuits, such as photonic diodes, on-chip signal processors, and optical logic gates.
Engineering Donor-Acceptor Heterostructure Metal-Organic Framework Crystals for Photonic Logic Computation,
Xiao-Ting Liu, Kang Wang, Ze Chang, Ying-Hui Zhang, Jialiang Xu, Yong Sheng Zhao, Xian-He Bu,
Angew. Chem. Int. Ed. 2019.
https://doi.org/10.1002/anie.201906278
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Psy performs "Gangnam Style" at American Music Awards, racist tweets predictably follow
Yes, Korean rapper Psy performed at the American Music Awards, sharing the stage with none other than MC Hammer and bringing down the house with their live mashup rendition of "Gangnam Style" and "2 Legit 2 Quit."
But of course. At this point, I'm not longer surprised by the galactic success of Psy's runaway hit, and I'm just going with it. You could tell me that NASA is launching Psy into outer space to perform "Gangnam Style" on Mars, and I'd just be like, "Cool." That's not what this post is about.
Here's what also doesn't surprise me: fools on Twitter broadcasting their willful ignorance with racist tweets about Psy's performance. This helpful Tumblr has amassed a pretty sweet selection of such tweets:
Charming. Funny, these people seem to have no problem with Justin Bieber, who is originally from Canada, or Rihanna, a native of Barbados, both dominating the awards show with a tie for the most nominations. But a Korean rapper with the biggest hit in the world performs, and suddenly the whole damn thing becomes the "fucking chink music awards." See more racist tweets here.
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Felix A. Sommerfeld was a double agent for Germany in the Mexican Revolution, and we hear all about it in the book IN PLAIN SIGHT, by Heribert von Feilitzsch. He will be our guest to explain this history, including how the Germans paid Pancho Villa to raid Columbus NM in 1916. Dr Ben Brown will join us.


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H.R.883 - American Land Sovereignty Protection Act106th Congress (1999-2000)
House - Resources | Senate - Energy and Natural Resources
H. Rept. 106-142
Senate - 05/20/1999 Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (All Actions)
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Summary: H.R.883 — 106th Congress (1999-2000)All Information (Except Text)
There are 2 summaries for H.R.883. Passed House amended (05/20/1999)Introduced in House (03/01/1999)
Passed House amended (05/20/1999)
American Land Sovereignty Protection Act - Amends the National Historic Preservation Act Amendments of 1980 to prohibit the Secretary of the Interior from nominating any Federal lands for inclusion on the World Heritage List pursuant to the Convention Concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage unless: (1) the Secretary publishes a finding that commercially viable uses of nominated lands and lands within ten miles of them will not be adversely affected by such inclusion; (2) the Secretary has reported to Congress on the lands' natural resources and the impact that the inclusion would have on existing and future uses of such lands; and (3) such nomination is specifically authorized by a law. Authorizes the President to submit proposals for legislation authorizing such a nomination after publication of the Secretary's finding.
Requires the Secretary to object to the inclusion of any property in the United States on the list of World Heritage in Danger (established under the Convention) unless the Secretary: (1) has reported to Congress on the necessity for such inclusion, the natural resources associated with the property, and the impact such inclusion would have on existing and future uses of such property; and (2) is specifically authorized to assent to the inclusion by a joint resolution of Congress enacted after the report is submitted. Directs the Secretary to submit an annual report to specified congressional committees on the management of each World Heritage Site within the United States.
(Sec. 4) Prohibits any Federal official from nominating any lands in the United States for designation as a Biosphere Reserve under the Man and Biosphere Program of the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization. Provides that any such designation before enactment of this Act shall not have any force or effect, unless the Biosphere Reserve: (1) is specifically authorized by a law enacted after enactment of this Act and before December 31, 2003; (2) consists solely of federally owned lands; and (3) is subject to a management plan that specifically ensures that the designation does not adversely affect State or local government revenue, including for public education programs, and that specifically ensures that the use of intermixed or adjacent non-Federal property is not limited or restricted as a result of that designation. Directs the Secretary of State to report annually to specified congressional committees information on the management of each Biosphere Reserve within the United States.
(Sec. 5) Prohibits any Federal official from nominating, classifying, or designating any Federal land located within the United States for a special or restricted use under any international agreement for conserving, preserving, or protecting the terrestrial or marine environment, flora, or fauna (with specified exceptions) unless specifically authorized by law, but authorizes the Secretary to submit proposals for authorizing legislation. Provides that any such nomination, classification, or designation of private or State or local lands shall have no force or effect without the owner's consent or specific authorization by State or local law, respectively.
(Sec. 7) Prohibits any Federal official from entering into an agreement with any international or foreign entity providing for the disposal, management, and use of any Federal lands located within the United States unless specifically authorized by law. Allows the President to submit to the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President of the Senate proposals for legislation authorizing such agreements.


To be able to read and understand an article in a magazine, write a note with a pen, recognize a friend in a crowded shop, remember the first and last name of your son's friend . . . The list is endless! All these activities and knowledge require your brain to be in good shape. The basis of a fit brain are mental capacities also known as cognitive functions. The main cognitive functions are: attention, memory, language, logical reasoning, and visual and spatial acuity.
What is good for your body is also good for your brain. For instance, a balanced diet is absolutely necessary for optimal brain functioning, as the brain requires glucose, vitamins, and unsaturated fatty acids. Regular exercise is necessary for blood flow that carries oxygen to the brain, and a good night's sleep enables you to learn new things and process daily tasks.
Tobacco use, excessive alcohol consumption, and too much stress not only prevent our bodies from performing well, they also impair our brain functioning. When we take care of our bodies by eating well, getting enough sleep and exercise, and avoiding harmful behavior patterns, we also take care of our brains.
When it comes to the brain, the one factor we often neglect is mental stimulation. We are creatures of habit and tend to engage in the same activities and behavior patterns. These routine activities do not stimulate or benefit the brain.
In fact, the brain "prefers" novelty and unexpected events. As humans, our cognitive functions thrive and improve when we're faced with new ideas, events, and challenges. When we mentally challenge ourselves on a regular basis, we can maintain good intellectual potential as well as reduce our risk for age-related memory loss.
As we age, our ability to concentrate decreases, and we aren't able to execute standard mental operations as quickly as we did when we were younger. We may also have difficulty remembering recently acquired words.
Cognitive aging is usually attributed to the progressive loss of neurons (the cells that conduct nerve impulses), but neuron loss is less important than it was thought to be a few years ago. We're discovering that more important than the number of neurons is the intensity of their connections—intensity that can be strengthened through mental stimulation.
Excerpted from Get Your Brain in the Fast Lane, published in 2007 by McGraw-Hill. Copyright © 2007 by Scientific Brain Training (SBT).
Recent scientific studies have shown that activities that require taking initiative and careful planning, like gardening and traveling, are associated with a decreased risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. Other studies have shown that it's better for the mind to engage in manual activities, such as do-it-yourself projects, painting, gardening, playing an instrument, and participating in sports, than it is to watch television, attend meetings, and listen passively to conversations.
To maintain sharp cognitive skills, it is necessary to vary your intellectual activities on a regular basis. The exercises in Get Your Brain in the Fast Lane and in Prevention's brain games, which are designed by the same scientists, can help you do that.
Here are some practical tips that will help you acquire good habits for maintaining your cognitive capacities on a daily basis—without a lot of effort.
Copyright © 2007 by Scientific Brain Training (SBT). All rights reserved.


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Sees Behind Trees
By Michael Dorris
A Native American Powhatan boy, who has trouble seeing, learns to hone his other senses. After his coming-of-age naming ceremony, he sets out on journey with a tribal elder.
Squanto Friend of the Pilgrims
By Clyde Robert Bulla
A biography of the Native American Pokanoket man who welcomed and assisted the English settlers at Plymouth Colony. This story also covers an earlier period during which he had been kidnapped and taken to Spain and England.


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Clément Philbert Léo Delibes (født 21. februar 1836, død 16. januar 1891) var en fransk komponist.

Delibes debuterede som komponist som 19 årig med en operette.
Hans mest livskraftige sceneværk er balletten Coppélia; han har også skrevet operaen Lakmé med den kendte "Blomsterarie".

Operakomponister fra Frankrig
Romantikkens komponister
Franskmænd i 1800-tallet