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Trans-Siberian Orchestra és un grup de rock amb orquestra fundat per Paul O'Neill, Robert Kinkel i Jon Oliva el 1996.

Història
Trans-Siberian Orchestra va ser fundat el 1996 a la ciutat de Nova York pels compositors Paul O'Neill, Robert Kinkel i el cantant del grup Savatage, Jon Oliva.

O'Neill havia estat el productor d'algunes bandes de rock, com per exemple Aerosmith, Humble Pie i Scorpions. Més tard va produir i compondre per a Savatage, on va començar a treballar amb Kinkel i Oliva. El concepte de tocar Nadales en estil Opera Rock no va ser ben rebut per la indústria, tot i així ràpidament va ser un èxit.

Per les gravacions d'estudi, Trans-Siberian Orchestra va utilitzar una orquestra de 60 instruments i un cor. Durant els concerts del 2004 participaven 14 cantants, 14 musics i 2 narradors.

El seu àlbum de debut va ser "Christmas Eve and Other Stories" publicat el 1996, que va ser un gran èxit de vendes. El 1998 van publicar "The Christmas Attic" que continuava amb la temàtica Nadalenca. El 2000, van publicar el primer àlbum que no tenia relació amb temes Nadalencs, anomenat "Beethoven's Last Night". "Beethoven's Last Night" és un àlbum conceptual sobre l'última nit de Ludwig van Beethoven a la terra, durant la qual coneix a Mephistopheles.

Després d'uns quants anys de concerts, tornen a l'estudi per gravar un altre àlbum, així el 2004 apareix "The Lost Christmas Eve". Més tard es publica "The Christmas Trilogy", que conté els 3 àlbums de temàtica Nadalenca i un DVD.

L'octubre de 2009 van publicar el seu darrer àlbum d'estudi, doble, de temàtica no Nadalenca, anomentat "Nightcastle".

Discografia
 Christmas Eve and Other Stories (1996)
 The Christmas Attic (1998)
 Beethoven's Last Night (2000)
 The Lost Christmas Eve (2004)
 The Christmas Trilogy (2004) (Els 3 CD's Nadalencs i un DVD)
 Nightcastle (2009)
 Letters from the Labyrinth (2015)
 The Ghosts of Christmas Eve (2016) (banda sonora)

Membres
 Paul O'Neill - Compositor
 Robert Kinkel - Compositor i Teclats
 Jon Oliva - Compositor
 Steve Broderick - Cantant
 Chris Caffery - Guitarra
 Jennifer Cella - Cantant
 Angus Clark - Guitarra
 Tommy Farese - Cantant
 Tony Gaynor - Narrador
 Carmine Giglio - Teclats
 Jill Gioia - Cantant
 Kristin Gorman - Cantant
 Bryan Hicks - Narrador
 Mee Eun Kim - Teclats
 Bob Kinkel - Teclats
 Danielle Landherr - Cantant
 Michael Lanning - Cantant
 Guy LeMonnier - Cantant
 James Lewis - Cantant
 Tany Ling - Cantant
 Stephanie Linn - Cantant
 Jane Mangini - Teclats
 John Lee Middleton - Baix
 John O. Reilly - Bateria
 Anna Phoebe - String Mistress
 Jay Pierce - Cantant
 Al Pitrelli - Guitarra
 Jeff Plate - Bateria
 Bart Shatto - Cantant
 Peter Shaw - Cantant
 Alex Skolnick - Guitarra
 Mark Wood - String Master
 Dave Z - Baix

Enllaços externs

 Web Oficial de Trans-Siberian Orchestra

Grups de música de Nova York

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PHUKET: The crocodile that has eluded capture for the past 11 days since it was spotted off Yanui Beach in Rawai was caught early this morning near the rocks off Koh Kata, just offshore from Layan Beach.
The crocodile was snared in nets by the 'Kraithong Lumnamtapi' team of experts from the Department of Fisheries in Surat Thani, brought to Phuket especially to catch the reptile, at about 5:30am.
The crocodile, a female, measured about 2.3 metres long and weighted about 150 kilograms.
She will be taken to the marine life research centre at Baan Laem Sai in Mai Khao, Thalang.
The crocodile was first spotted at about 4am, leading to the chase, Phuket Governor Norraphat Plodthong explained at a press conference this morning.
The search teams also comprised municipality officials, local rescue units and local fishermen, but it was the Kraithong team that finally chased the croc to near the rocks off Koh Kata, where they snared it in a double-layered net.
After the croc had become tangled in the net, the team took about 15 minutes to have it under control, he said.
The crocodile has been taken to the Coastal Aquaculture Research and Development Center Region 5 (Phuket) centre in Mai Khao.
Officials will conduct a DNA test to determine the exact species of crocodile, Gov Norraphat said.
Fisheries officials will continue their investigations in the hope of determining where the crocodile was trying to go, the Governor added.
Fisheries Dept officials also have been ordered to scour the island for any rogue crocodiles still in the wild.
Of note, the mixed-breed crocodile "Leypang"was caught in the same area as today – at Leypang Beach, right next to Layan and Bang Tao Beaches – in September last year. Leypang is now kept at Phuket Zoo.
The crocodile caught today has not been microchipped, Gov Norraphat confirmed, but added that officials still believe that the crocodile had escaped captivity from a person who was keeping it illegally and had not notified authorities.
There are currently only five entities registered to keep crocodiles in captivity on the island, one zoo and five crocodile shows, he said.
People have been given until Aug 10 to register any crocodiles they may be keeping.
After that deadline, any persons found keeping crocodiles in captivity illegally will face the law, Gov Norraphat warned.
Village chiefs and local residents have been asked to report any unusual areas or pens that villagers may have, and for any persons regularly buying unusual amounts of raw food for such animals, such as chickens.
Rewards will be offered to people who give information that lead to arrests, he said.
Any persons found illegally keeping crocodiles in captivity face a fine of up to B10,000 or up to one year in jail, Gov Norraphat warned.
They can't figure out why road deaths are so high, how the heck are they gonna figure out what a croc is gonna do? More dumb talk from dumb officials unable to resolve anything, though that's not limited to Thailand, that's most politicians and government officials in general!
Ben... thanks for the laugh.
I love this..."Fisheries officials will continue their investigations in the hope of determining where the crocodile was trying to go."  What are they going to do?..interrogate it...burn it with cigarettes until it talks?  Do they think it had some kind of itinerary, like it heard of a great place to go from other crocs? I'd say north Layan would be a great place for a croc.


Parents today have so many commitments compared to those of years ago. Most households have two working parents who are being pulled in every direction to do more and more, leaving little time to think about what's for dinner.
Even where one parent stays home it seems that parent is busier than ever keeping up with the activities of the family.
In years past our mothers were often home while dad went off to work so mom would focus on keeping the house running and geting meals on the table.
Perhaps there were fewer modern conveniences, like microwave ovens, but there weren't as many expectations either. That's not just my perception but reflects comments by those who were moms a generation ago.
When my kids were growing up and I worked full-time, as did my husband, I often had to get one child to baseball and one to music and dance lessons and girl scouts. Oh yeah, I was the team mom, the scout leader and the room mom for both kids. It never got easier as they hit high school and the practices increased, the teams multiplied, the after school clubs grew and I served on the PTA board for several years! Let's not forget that my husband was the team coach and van driver to all the events lugging stage sets to band competition.
In addition to all the kids' activities, I had my job, house, dog, and professional duties to continue. (And pay a little attention to my husband!) I am tired right now thinking of all we did. I know moms and dads today are in the same boat we were. Naturally we wouldn't have changed anything as the family enjoyed all the activities together, but it made getting a healthy dinner ready tough.
What seemed to always get left for last was planning and preparing meals the way I wanted to. I came to learn how to make the most of my time in order to be sure to have healthy meals ready to go so that they would fit into our busy schedule and we could avoid the drive thru window. Here are some of my tips for making healthy meals a priority.
There are shortcuts and organizational tips that will help families get home cooked meals throughout the week, despite the many activities that are on our calendars. Getting more organized and planning ahead will become routine with practice.
Picking up convenience foods is not the healthy options we all want for our kids, so we need to find ways to be ready to serve nutritious meals every day.
On the day that the grocery store sale flyer comes out, read it through with a grocery list and see which items are on sale. Use the sale items to plan the week's menus. Always have an idea of what you will serve in the upcoming week. Never start the day without a clue about what will be for dinner.
On the back of the shopping list write the days of the week. Sunday-grilled chicken, sweet potatoes and broccoli. Monday-Pasta primavera, garlic rolls, spinach salad, etc. Select week day meals with fewer ingredients and save the more complex meals for days when you have more prep time.
Keep a spare shopping list on the refrigerator. Every time you run low or out of something, it gets added to the list so you always have fresh fruits, healthy snacks and lunch box items in the pantry.
Keep the pantry stocked with staples. When you prepare dinner from your stocked pantry you will always have things you need to build the meal around such as spices, beans, frozen vegetables, pasta, quinoa, rice, and other necessary items.
On the weekend or a day off, cook ahead and freeze basics for the meal such as grilling chicken or beef to use in burritos, salads, sandwiches or stir fry in the week ahead. If you make a casserole or soup, double the recipe and portion into the freezer for future meals when time is of the essence.
Involve the kids in the menu planning process. Older kids can be responsible for one night a week and plan that meal before you do your grocery shopping.
Keep an eye on essential items such as milk, bread and cereal. Don't allow them to be used up and a convenience item substituted. Most of the time, when you have to make last minute substitutions for foods that aren't available, a less nutritious item is served.
Keep your freezer well stocked with protein foods, bread, frozen fruits and vegetables and other pre-cooked items. Larger families may benefit with a separate freezer for food storage.
Keep healthy snacks on hand for quick trips, after school munching, and kids' activities to avoid drive thru runs to satisfy hungry kids. Pre-wash fruits and veggies, cut them up and portion into baggies that will be ready to grab and go.
Keep a calendar for family activities in a convenient location so everyone knows where they have to be and when so that short order meals (and a fast food option) are not necessary. Meal times shouldn't come as a surprise. Everyone will know Susie goes to soccer at 5:30 and Jimmy goes to football at 5:00 so it will be important to have a nutritious meal right after school and healthy snacks available when you all return home.
You can do much of your food preparation ahead of time or when you bring home the groceries to make the week day meal easier to get to the table.
Not only does planning the week's menu in advance take one thing off your mind, it provides the opportunity to perform some of your tasks in advance, rather than in the rush of the evening. You can chop onions, salad fixin's, kids' snacks, and items you purchased in bulk on the day you buy them so the week will go a little smoother.
Invite the kids to help wash apples and bag up trail mix, they will enjoy the time spent with you.
These are a few of the things I like to do to de-stress my week. I feel very productive when I get these tasks out of the way at one time.
I would love to hear what time savers you use in the kitchen to get your families' meals on the table all week long!


This diagram shows how Zachman, TOGAF, PEAF and ITIL relate to each other and the areas of EA, EITA and ITSM...... http://www.pragmaticea.com/images/linkedin/map1.png Do you agree?
I would think that even if this diagram is "marketing" oriented it has its own value for PEAF users and PEAF owner (eg Kevin and possibly other shareholders).
For users, you need to inspire and this diagram could be a tool of change management.
For the owner, that is a promotion tool to position PEAF versus the competition (Togaf, ITIL,...).
"Would you assess that IT Best Practices are a business similar to the software business (with its offerings, clients, competition, cycles…)?"
from a total 160 responses and 1200 visits.
The survey is "collaborative" : the stats are updated immediately and communicated to the respondent at the end of questionnaire without the need to register.
It takes 60 seconds to take the survey and connect to the collective intelligence of the IT ecosystem.
I have visited your sites. interesting . Kevin and you are in the Best Practices business.
By the way, maybe you have some clues why Togaf (The SOA Source Book) says "regimen" instead of "regime" in "SOA Governance Regimen ?
English, and English language usage, are not necessarily rational or consistent. Which is probably why one of the more popular children's books in the English language contains the phrase "a word means exactly what I what it to mean, nothing more, and nothing less"; hence we are able to debate the meaning of word such as enterprise, activity, or function.
By regimen they mean the systematic process used for SOA Governance – the 'SOA Governance Vitality Method'. Had they used 'regime' it would have meant the 'organizational structure' of SOA governance.
Regimen – a systematic Plan/Process for doing things. A health regimen.
For your response between "Regime" and "Regimen".
Would you allow me to reproduce it in other blogs/group including mine of course with full reference that you would advise me ?
How about a look at [the] "Licensing" [page] on PEAF site (second down , just under "Home", at the menu bar on the left).
were would you be ?
Ok : i am a little bit pushy...but this "collaborative" survey is maybe a worldwide "première" in its form at least in B2B...If you had already hit similar "surveys" (for me it is more a "repondent experience" than a survey), please advise so i can pay tribute.
[you say] "I think it is a pragmatic approach to licensing"
Your page "Licensing" on PEAF site with the list of licensees is advocating for you.
Your business model "free for clients" / "pay for suppliers" is interesting.
I meant "Congratulations for your business achievements".


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Chargers get caught and passed in home loss to Houston Texans
L.A. is outscored 20-3 in second half in suffering second consecutive defeat
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers (17) fumbles the ball away in the third quarter in Carson on Sunday, Sep. 22, 2019. The Texans beat the Chargers 27-20. (Photo by Scott Varley, Daily Breeze/SCNG)
By Gilbert Manzano | gmanzano@scng.com |
Los Angeles Chargers defensive back Desmond King (20) picks up a Texas turnover and is tackled by Houston Texans offensive tackle Max Scharping (74) in Carson on Sunday, Sep. 22, 2019. (Photo by Scott Varley, Daily Breeze/SCNG)
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Dontrelle Inman (15) makes a catch in Carson on Sunday, Sep. 22, 2019. (Photo by Scott Varley, Daily Breeze/SCNG)
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers (17) throws the ball to running back Austin Ekeler (30) in Carson on Sunday, Sep. 22, 2019. (Photo by Scott Varley, Daily Breeze/SCNG)
Los Angeles Chargers running back Justin Jackson (22) looks for a block from tight end Sean Culkin (80) in Carson on Sunday, Sep. 22, 2019. (Photo by Scott Varley, Daily Breeze/SCNG)
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams (81) celebrates a first down in Carson on Sunday, Sep. 22, 2019. (Photo by Scott Varley, Daily Breeze/SCNG)
Los Angeles Chargers head coach Anthony Lynn grimaces after a Chargers penalty in Carson on Sunday, Sep. 22, 2019. (Photo by Scott Varley, Daily Breeze/SCNG)
Los Angeles Chargers middle linebacker Denzel Perryman (52) celebrates a tackle for a Houston loss in Carson on Sunday, Sep. 22, 2019. (Photo by Scott Varley, Daily Breeze/SCNG)
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers (17) calls out a play at the line of scrimmage in Carson on Sunday, Sep. 22, 2019. (Photo by Scott Varley, Daily Breeze/SCNG)
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Los Angeles Chargers punter Ty Long (1) lines up an extra point kick in Carson on Sunday, Sep. 22, 2019. (Photo by Scott Varley, Daily Breeze/SCNG)
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Los Angeles Chargers punter Ty Long (1) celebrates after kicking his second field goal in Carson on Sunday, Sep. 22, 2019. The Texans beat the Chargers 27-20. (Photo by Scott Varley, Daily Breeze/SCNG)
Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler (30) runs the ball in Carson on Sunday, Sep. 22, 2019. The Texans beat the Chargers 27-20. (Photo by Scott Varley, Daily Breeze/SCNG)
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CARSON — Trent Scott shouted at his teammates to return to the field. He offered them one last glimmer of hope by pointing at the yellow flag on the field.
Hope didn't last long as the referee told the Chargers' left tackle to join his offensive teammates on the sidelines.
The unsportsmanlike conduct penalty assessed to former teammate Jahleel Addae wasn't going to change the outcome. The Chargers' last-ditch effort came up short in a 27-20 loss Sunday against the Houston Texans at Dignity Health Sports Park.
Addae, who joined the Texans this offseason after being released by the Chargers, got to gloat, and Scott rolled his head in frustration before walking away.
For the second consecutive week, the Chargers blew a third-quarter lead because of turnovers and costly penalties, but Houston quarterback Deshaun Watson also had a lot to do with it.
Watson, with practically no running game, ignited a second-half rally by spreading the ball around for 351 yards and three touchdowns. The Texans scored 20 unanswered points to erase the Chargers' 17-7 advantage.
The Chargers were down seven points and on the move to potentially tie the game with 30 seconds left in regulation. But Scott received a momentum-killing holding penalty after quarterback Philip Rivers connected with wide receiver Mike Williams for 17 yards.
Instead of a first-and-10 with the ball on the Texans' 7-yard line, the Chargers moved to the 34-yard line with a third-and-14.
"That wasn't a penalty," Scott said. "I didn't agree with it."
Lately, the Chargers have been on the wrong side of questionable penalties. They had two touchdowns called back in the loss to the Detroit Lions last week. But Chargers coach Anthony Lynn said that's not why they're 1-2 for the second consecutive season.
And don't remind Lynn about last year's turnaround with a 12-4 record and a playoff appearance.
"That means absolutely nothing to this team right here," Lynn said. "That was a year ago. This is 2019 Chargers.
"I do have an idea of how I think this team is going to respond at 1-2 , but right now, I can't say we're going to do what we did last year. That's a different team."
The Chargers' third-quarter collapse started after Watson found wide receiver Will Fuller for a 30-yard gain. On the next play, running back Carlos Hyde scored a 3-yard rushing touchdown to cut the deficit 17-14 with 7:31 in the third quarter.
Watson followed that with a pair of touchdown passes to tight end Jordan Akins, one for 15 yards late in the third quarter and the second for 53 yards with 9:40 in the final quarter.
Melvin Ingram had Watson in his hands before he escaped and found Akins for the long scoring play that gave the Texans a 27-17 lead.
"He's an unbelievable player, and you're never out of the game," Texans defensive end J.J. Watt said about Watson. "It's always a lot of fun to sit on the bench and watch him play because you never know what you're going to see."
Watson's heroics came with a quiet outing from DeAndre Hopkins, who had six catches for 67 yards. But Hopkins did have a crucial 34-yard catch in the second half.
As for Rivers, he threw for 318 yards and completed 31 of 46 passes, most going to Keenan Allen, who had 13 receptions for a career-high 183 yards. Rivers' two touchdown passes went to Allen in the first half.
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On the second score, Allen embarrassed safety Justin Reid with a cut to his left, which left Reid on the ground and created an open path to the end zone. Allen also had a 15-yard catch on a fourth-and-13 that kept the Chargers' final drive going.
"And a loss," Allen said after being asked about his career day. "I think that pretty much sums it up."
The Chargers did themselves no favors in the third quarter when Lynn challenged a non-defensive pass interference call, costing the Chargers a timeout. The following play, Rivers was sandwiched by Houston's Whitney Mercilus and Watt to force a fumble that was recovered by the Texans on their 27-yard line.
The Texans capitalized on Rivers' mistake by scoring on Akins first touchdown of the game.
Now, the Chargers will get a chance to end their losing skid with a road matchup against the winless Miami Dolphins.
"We've got to figure out a way to finish," Lynn said. "Hell, when we're up by 10, I'm most nervous."
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Elon Musk offered to fix South Australia's power problem in 100 days. Australia agreed to let him try.
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In September 2016, Australia was hit by an extreme storm(Opens in a new window) that knocked out power for all of South Australia, which is 40 percent larger than Texas and home to 1.7 million people.
The reason for the power outage was the storm's mix of thunderstorm activity, heavy rain, and twin tornadoes that saw wind speeds reach 120km/h. Since then, South Australia has experienced repeated blackouts. This problem caught the attention of Elon Musk, who offered to help solve it.
Must proposed a rechargeable battery, of course. His offer also came with a guarantee: if it wasn't up and running within 100 days of the contract being signed, it would be free.
According to the BBC(Opens in a new window), Australia accepted Musk's offer and now the world's largest lithium-ion battery will be manufactured and installed in South Australia.
It's the largest by some margin. Currently, the record holder is a 30-megawatt battery. Tesla is joining forces with energy company Neoen to install a 100-megawatt battery. It will be hooked up to a Neoen wind farm and be available 24/7 to kick in when there's a power emergency.
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"It will completely transform the way in which renewable energy is stored, and also stabilize the South Australian network as well as putting downward pressure on prices," according to Jay Weatherill, current Premier of South Australia.
If successful, this is also great publicity for Tesla and could trigger other governments around the world to more quickly embrace huge batteries to support their power networks.
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María Isabella Cordero Martínez (ca. 1987 – 16 de abril de 2010) fue una presentadora de TV mexicana, en Televisa Chihuahua de Chihuahua, Chihuahua, México. Y portavoz y directora de relaciones públicas de CANACO: Cámara local de Comercio de Chihuahua.

El 16 de abril de 2010, fue asesinada por hombres armados no identificados, frente a un restaurante en la capital de Chihuahua. En la escena del crimen, las autoridades mexicanas descubrieron más de 40 casquillos de  7,62 × 39 mm de fusiles de asalto AK-47 (cuernos de chivo) el arma habitual de los grupos del crimen organizado en México. El motivo del asesinato sigue siendo desconocido.

Vida y principios de la carrera
De joven, Cordero terminó su educación primaria de la Escuela Primaria Enrique Rebsamen, y luego fue a la Escuela secundaria Estatal Número 15. Al graduarse, asistió al Colegio de Bachilleres del Estado de Chihuahua Plantel 3.

Antes de inscribirse en la Universidad de Chihuahua para estudiar Contabilidad y Administración de Empresas, la madre de Cordero, le sugirió participase en un casting para un programa de televisión local, organizado por Televisa Chihuahua. Para su sorpresa, Cordero fue seleccionada entre un grupo de concursantes, resultando contratada como presentadora de programas de televisión. Durante sus tres años de carrera en Televisa, su show - aunque de hecho dirigido a amas de casa - atrajo a hombres y mujeres. Después de trabajar durante más de tres años en Televisa, Cordero renunció a su trabajo como directora de relaciones públicas en la Cámara de Comercio de Chihuahua CANACO. Cordero también abrió un pequeño negocio de impresión de vestimenta, donde vendía camisetas y blusas con mensajes de paz en respuesta a la violencia del narcotráfico, en su Estado natal.

En junio de 2010, Cordero estaba a punto de graduarse de la Universidad de Chihuahua, e iba a proseguir sus estudios de postgrado en EE. UU.

Asesinato
El 16 de abril de 2010, Cordero y su amiga María Catalina Flores Aguayo (22 años) fueron a cenar en un restaurante local en Chihuahua, Chihuahua, cuando un comando armado abrió fuego contra ellas, desde un vehículo en movimiento, alrededor de las 11:00, matándolas al instante. Sus cuerpos se encontraban dentro de un Renault Mégane blanco estacionado, cerca de la esquina de Bahía de San Quintín y calle Libertadores, en la parte norte de la ciudad capital.

Después de que los sicarios armados saliesen de la escena, unos testigos marcaron al teléfono de emergencias para notificar a las autoridades del ataque. Los primeros en llegar fueron los policías municipales y luego las ambulancias de la Cruz Roja, que confirmaron que las dos mujeres habían muerto instantáneamente entre más de 20 heridas de bala.

Cordero (cuyo nombre real era Isabel y no Isabella), se relacionó social y sentimentalmente con Emmanuel Hernández Tarín, conocido como "El Pepino", hijo del narcotraficante y sicario Arturo Hernández González "El Chaky", lugarteniente del Cártel de Juárez y exagente federal, cuando cursaba el Bachilleres, como se le veía acompañando a "El Pepino" en su pick up Ford Lobo Harley a fiestas y golpizas que la banda de "Los Chiquinarcos" propinaban a otros jóvenes, en muchas ocasiones en las mismas instalaciones del Bachilleres 3, ubicado en la esquina del Blvd. Ortiz Mena y Francisco Villa.
Posteriormente, también se le relacionó con Juan Pablo Guijarro, "El Mónico", otro narcotraficante y sicario perteneciente a "La Línea", todos bajo las órdenes de Vicente Carrillo Fuentes.
El homicidio del que fue víctima Cordero muy probablemente tuvo relación directa con el noviazgo que sostuvo con estos criminales de la localidad, y no por razones de su actividad como conductora de un programa local de variedades, pues en el mismo no se tratataban en absoluto temáticas de seguridad o noticias de trascendencia nacional, sino entretenimiento simple. Cordero nunca realizó reportajes ni notas periodísticas hablando del narcotráfico o la inseguridad y violencia derivadas del mismo.

Funeral
La familia Cordero celebró las exequias de María Isabella, con la funeraria Blas Perches, en una ceremonia llevada a cabo por el Padre Jesús José Mata Trejo, a las 15:00, en el Templo Asunción de María. Más tarde, fue enterrada en La Colina de Chihuahua, en la ciudad capital, acompañada por decenas de amigos y familiares en la tarde del 18 de abril de 2010.

Contexto
En 2010, con el asesinato de Cordero, el número de víctimas de periodistas asesinados en la guerra contra las drogas en México, alcanzó a seis. Si se cuentan todos los periodistas asesinados desde el año 2000, su número sería de más de 60, de acuerdo con un informe emitido por Reporteros Sin Fronteras.

Cordero fue asesinada en el Estado de Chihuahua, conocido como "el Estado más violento de México" en ese momento. Casi un tercio de todas las muertes en la población en general, fueron cometidos por los Cárteles de la droga durante la guerra contra el narcotráfico en México (entre 2006 a 2010) ocurrido en el Estado de Chihuahua. Chihuahua, y en particular la ciudad fronteriza de Ciudad Juárez, fue el epicentro de la guerra contra las drogas de México; como la batalla entre el Cártel de Sinaloa y Cártel de Juárez dejando miles de muertos.

Desde mayo de 2008, Chihuahua se clasificaba primera de la lista de homicidios en el país. Y en octubre de 2012, el Estado de Guerrero la sobrepasó como el Estado con la mayor tasa de homicidios en México. El norteño estado de Nuevo León estaba tercero.

Véase también
Guerra contra el narcotráfico en México
Lista de periodistas asesinados en la guerra contra las drogas de México

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Prime Minister launched several development and welfare programs for the people of Tamil Nadu on Thursday. Among them was a project for development of fisheries and a train from Ayodhya to Rameshwaram, to promote cultural and religious tourism.
Indian fishermen are often arrested, sometimes even shot at, by Sri Lankan authorities for allegedly venturing into their waters in their mechanised trawlers.
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Ironically, in this same review where the main point seems to be that Behe doesn't engage with evidence counter to his views, the authors state (without appreciating the irony) that Behe devotes much of one chapter to discussing Richard Lenski's bacterial evolution experiments. Since Lenski is listed as a co-author of this book review, I was looking forward to reading a robust critique of what Behe had to say about his experiments. Get ready to be underwhelmed. Here's the critique: "[Behe] dedicates the better part of chapter 7 to discussing a 65,000-generation Escherichia coli experiment, emphasizing the many mutations that arose that degraded function — an expected mode of adaptation to a simple laboratory environment, by the way — while dismissing improved functions and deriding one new one as a 'sideshow.'" That's it? Yes, that's it. On the one topic where the authors surely might have provided a devastating critique of Behe — if they had one — they effectively offer nothing.
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See also: Science Mag's hit on Michael Behe's Darwin Devolves avoids his main point In these times, are you better off knowing the problems or innocently citing approved sources of misinformation as your reason for making decisions? You decide.
I'm not a lawyer (even though I play one on TV), but is it possible to charge someone with fraud over a book review? A review, by definition, is someone's opinion.
They argue against a straw man. They seem to think Dr. Behe accepts the fixity of species when all he is doing is arguing against the proposed mechanisms of evolution, namely natural selection. Natural selection is still the only proposed mechanism allegedly capable of producing the appearance of design. And natural selection has specific entailments, one of which the mutations are random, as in chance occurrences. They don't understand that evolution by design is A) still evolution but B) just not blind and mindless.
Swamidass has already declared that Darwinism is dead and yet he is railing against someone arguing against Darwinism! Is he that confused?
I thought TE folks were in Darwin's fans club?
Did I miss a memo lately?
So Swarmidass & co don't devote a lot of space in a short review (less than 700 words) to one topic, and this is bordering on fraud? I think the cold weather in Seattle must have stopped Mr. West's supply of smelling salts.
Why is Peaceful Science so poorly ranked by Alexa compared to UD? Is it because they are new in the market? Or maybe their portal background picture is not too attractive?
BTW, their website seems to have topics that aren't exactly science related. Is that what Peaceful Science means? That anything counts as "science", as long as they like it? I noticed they didn't like a topic that was purely boring science but it's hard to figure out why.
Your comment seems totally irrelevant. Who cares about those issues you mentioned? Get serious buddy.
Bob O'H- They attack a straw man and present "evidence" that has nothing to do with what Dr. Behe is talking about. They are clueless hacks an nothing more.
Is saying that something "borders of fraud" the same as saying that something is fraud?
Could we call fraud something that is not what it seems or is represented to be?
PeterA- Over on Peaceful Science Swamidass has said both Darwinism an Neo-Darwinism are dead. TEs do not accept blind watchmaker evolution.
Let me add to Behe's derision of Lenski's 'one new one'. Richard Lenski, in his Long Term Evolution Experiment (LTEE), held that the infamous citrate adaptation he observed was a 'new' non-repeatable contingent event and that it was therefore undeniable proof for Darwinian evolution.
Excerpt: But how significant was this innovation (citrate; Lenski)? In his paper in Quarterly Review of Biology, Dr. Michael Behe pointed out that E. coli was already capable of using citrate for anaerobic growth (when no oxygen was available). He postulated that a change in gene regulation could turn on citrate transport and permit growth on citrate under aerobic conditions.
After an enormous amount of work, having sequenced the genomes of many clones along the lineages that led to the ability to use citrate, as well as lineages that never did, and testing the phenotypes of identified mutations, Blount et al. have now reported that Behe was largely right. The key innovation was a shift in regulation of the citrate operon, caused by a rearrangement that brought it close to a new promoter.
E. coli cannot use citrate aerobically. Long-term evolution experiments (LTEE) performed by Blount et al. (Z. D. Blount, J. E. Barrick, C. J. Davidson, and R. E. Lenski, Nature 489:513-518, 2012) found a single aerobic, citrate-utilizing E. coli strain after 33,000 generations (15 years). This was interpreted as a speciation event. Here we show why it probably was not a speciation event. Using similar media, 46 independent citrate-utilizing mutants were isolated in as few as 12 to 100 generations. Genomic DNA sequencing revealed an amplification of the citT and dctA loci and DNA rearrangements to capture a promoter to express CitT, aerobically. These are members of the same class of mutations identified by the LTEE. We conclude that the rarity of the LTEE mutant was an artifact of the experimental conditions and not a unique evolutionary event. No new genetic information (novel gene function) evolved.
Thus Lenski's claim that the citrate adaption was something 'new' that provided undeniable proof for 'random' Darwinian evolution was in fact found to be a false claim. In fact, the repeatable nature of the citrate adaptation undercut the entire foundational base assumption of 'randomness' that undergirds Darwinian thought.
In other words, the base assumption of fully random mutations, which is a central foundational assumption undergirding Darwinian thought, is now known to be false.
Excerpt: Research dating back to the 1930s has shown that genetic change is the result of cell-mediated processes, not simply accidents or damage to the DNA. This cell-active view of genome change applies to all scales of DNA sequence variation, from point mutations to large-scale genome rearrangements and whole genome duplications (WGDs). This conceptual change to active cell inscriptions controlling RW genome functions has profound implications for all areas of the life sciences.
Excerpt: What is commonly called "random mutation" does not in fact occur in a mathematically random pattern. The process of genetic mutation is extremely complex, with multiple pathways, involving more than one system. Current research suggests most spontaneous mutations occur as errors in the repair process for damaged DNA. Neither the damage nor the errors in repair have been shown to be random in where they occur, how they occur, or when they occur. Rather, the idea that mutations are random is simply a widely held assumption by non-specialists and even many teachers of biology. There is no direct evidence for it.
On the contrary, there's much evidence that genetic mutation vary in patterns. For instance it is pretty much accepted that mutation rates increase or decrease as stress on the cells increases or decreases. These variable rates of mutation include mutations induced by stress from an organism's predators and competition, and as well as increased mutations brought on by environmental and epigenetic factors. Mutations have also been shown to have a higher chance of occurring near a place in DNA where mutations have already occurred, creating mutation hotspot clusters—a non-random pattern.
Excerpt: The results show that most genes can occur in many different forms within a population: On average, about 250 different forms of each gene exist. The researchers found around four million different gene forms just in the 400 or so genomes they analysed. This figure is certain to increase as more human genomes are examined. More than 85 percent of all genes have no predominant form which occurs in more than half of all individuals. This enormous diversity means that over half of all genes in an individual, around 9,000 of 17,500, occur uniquely in that one person – and are therefore individual in the truest sense of the word.
According to the researchers, mutations of genes are not randomly distributed between the parental chromosomes. They found that 60 percent of mutations affect the same chromosome set and 40 percent both sets. Scientists refer to these as cis and trans mutations, respectively. Evidently, an organism must have more cis mutations, where the second gene form remains intact. "It's amazing how precisely the 60:40 ratio is maintained. It occurs in the genome of every individual – almost like a magic formula," says Hoehe.
To continue on, contrary to what Darwinists constantly claim about the power of 'random' mutations to DNA to be the driving force of Darwinian evolution, the fact of the matter is that the basic form of any organism simply is not reducible to mutations to DNA. As Jonathan Wells states in the following article, Studies using saturation mutagenesis in the embryos of fruit flies, roundworms, zebrafish and mice also provide evidence against the idea that DNA specifies the basic form of an organism. Biologists can mutate (and indeed have mutated) a fruit fly embryo in every possible way, and they have invariably observed only three possible outcomes: a normal fruit fly, a defective fruit fly, or a dead fruit fly.
Moreover, the failure of reductive materialism, which undergirds Darwinian thought, to be able to explain the basic form of any particular organism occurs at a very low level. Much lower than DNA itself.
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That's it? Yes, that's it. On the one topic where the authors surely might have provided a devastating critique of Behe — if they had one — they effectively offer nothing.
Of course thats it! The authors say Lenski found improved function and a new function during the experiment. If thats true it demolish's Behe's point. Are you saying you wish they had explained more and elaborated? Well, yes, that would be nice but this was a short review. And of course Behe will have something to say about that claim. These are just the opening shots in the debate.
Did Lantog miss the important memo @10?
Lantog- Intelligent Design is OK with evolution by design. Dr. Behe's argument pertains to evolution by means of blind and mindless processes.
Its funny that PS claims non teleological evolution is dead, *but* we cannot test for this scientifically. How do they know it is dead?!?
My theory about PS is proclaiming contradictions is good for their pageviews, because it's "paradoxical" and "edgey".
The primary argument between Darwinists and ID proponents revolves around the origination of functional information. ID proponents have empirically demonstrated that the functional sequences of information found in proteins and genes are exceeding rare to find. Whereas Darwinists basically play a 'whack a mole' game of pointing to a complex adaptation within an organism and claim that it is proof that Darwinian evolution can produce functional sequences of information. ID proponents subsequently get into the molecular details, i.e. whacking the mole, showing why the many adaptations that Darwinists point to is not proof that Darwinian evolution can produce functional sequences of information.
I fully expect that much of Dr. Behe's forthcoming book will involve 'whacking the moles' that Darwinists have pointed to as supposed proof for Darwinian evolution and showing that those adaptations actually run directly counter to the claims of Darwinists. In other words, as the title of his book, 'Darwin Devolves' and as Behe's 2010 paper, ("First Rule of Adaptive Evolution: Break or blunt any functional coded element whose loss would yield a net fitness gain"), directly imply, the vast majority of 'moles' that Darwinists have pointed to as supposed proof for Darwinian evolution, are actually proof that Darwinian processes are excellent at breaking preexisting functional sequences in order to gain a short term adaptive advantage. In other words, Darwinian processes are excellent at "De"volution.
Many times, what gets lost in the seemingly endless 'whack a mole' game between Darwinists and ID proponents is the question of the exact nature of information.
Simply put, the positional information that is somehow telling all the particles of any particular organism where to be simply is not reducible to the sequential information on DNA.
Moreover, we have fairly strong evidence indicating that this enormous amount of positional information, that is telling all the atoms of the developing embryo exactly where to be, is not contained within the material particles of the developing embryo itself, as is held in the reductive materialistic framework of Darwinian evolution, but that this enormous amount of positional information, that is telling all these atoms of the developing embryo exactly where to be, is somehow coming into the developing embryo from outside the material realm.
Moreover, the following article points out that the unresolved enigma of protein folding, that is to say, the unresolved enigma for exactly how a protein might achieve its basic 3-dimensional form, can be easily explained if the process of folding is held to be a quantum affair.
Moreover, in the following experiment, via 'knowledge of a particle's position', the researchers were able to turn information into energy.
Excerpt: Scientists in Japan are the first to have succeeded in converting information into free energy in an experiment that verifies the "Maxwell demon" thought experiment devised in 1867.,,, In Maxwell's thought experiment the demon creates a temperature difference simply from information about the gas molecule temperatures and without transferring any energy directly to them.,,, Until now, demonstrating the conversion of information to energy has been elusive, but University of Tokyo physicist Masaki Sano and colleagues have succeeded in demonstrating it in a nano-scale experiment. In a paper published in Nature Physics they describe how they coaxed a Brownian particle to travel upwards on a "spiral-staircase-like" potential energy created by an electric field solely on the basis of information on its location. As the particle traveled up the staircase it gained energy from moving to an area of higher potential, and the team was able to measure precisely how much energy had been converted from information.
Excerpt: certain bacteria can capture 95% of the light that hits them and turn it into useful energy. Solar panels also convert light from the Sun into energy—but they aren't nearly as good at it. The very best solar panels ever tested in a lab (i.e., not the ones actually available for sale and installation on your house) were able to convert about 34% of the light that hit them into electricity.,, Why can't we use the Sun's energy as effectively as bacteria can? The secret may be that the bacteria are using quantum physics to transmit energy.
Thus since "in information theory, we wouldn't say entropy is a property of a system, but a property of an observer who describes a system." and since the virtual 100% efficiency of molecular machines is now shown to accomplished via quantum principles, the question now becomes, "Exactly "Who" is the observer describing the systems of 100% efficient molecular machines in molecular biology?" It certainly isn't a human observer that has "knowledge of the particle's position"!


With their plump leaves, cascading falls of feathery green or berrylike clusters of greenery, succulents are a stunning addition to any room of your home or office, from the kitchen window to the bathroom countertop.
The color and form of this diverse group of plants spans the spectrum of beauty: The blue-green of the panda plant, the thick, juicy leaves of the hens-and-chicks with its surprising red blossoms and the tumbling pearls of the burro's tail. Always in style, succulents offer an endless variety and easy-care choices for your plant needs. We've chosen our Top 5 to get you started on the cultivation and care of succulents or add to your cacti collection.
Once a mainstay of drab office décor the snake, or mother-in-law plant is back in style in trendy work spaces. The long, pointed leaves with yellow or white markings snake toward the light, growing tall and lean. They can provide a natural barrier between rooms or camouflage an unattractive view, such as the back of a desk or snaking cords that lead to a wall outlet.
Gorgeous in any environment, this old-fashioned favorite produces fat, happy leaves under most any circumstance or careless owner. The glossy green leaves tinged with red on thick stems grow thick quite quickly and needs a bit of pruning annually. As one side poofs larger than the other, cut the branches at the stem and replant to grow another jade plant for you or friends to enjoy.
Most often seen in a hanging basket to show of its clusters of pale green foliage, burro's tail is quite easy to care for. The Mexico native prefers lots of sun and can grow up to 3-feet long if left to its own plans. This little love may offer you a summer surprise with pinkish red flowers at the end of its stems. Burro's tail is shy, so leave it where it won't be disturbed by curious little hands or brushed up against accidentally as the leaves tend to fall off with the slightest touch.
While you may recognize this popular plant by sight, its warm and fuzzy name often surprises people. The round plant produces little "chicks" as it grows, tiny plants identical to the parent plant and connected at odd angles.
The busy succulent produces flat, flowerlike rosettes with rounded edges every year.
The soft silver hairs that grow on the thick green leaves tipped with a wisp of brown give the panda plant a fuzzy, blue-gray look. The long, chubby foliage needs no fussing or pruning as it grows tall in large clusters. Group the panda plant with the cascading burro's tail for a stunning centerpiece or entryway planter.
IG TIP: The juicy leaves of succulents often belie their lack of thirst. Most succulents are easy to grow due to their water-storage tissues that store all their needs, so be careful not to overwater. Allow the soil to be dry to the touch before you water again. They enjoy the dry humidity and warmth of most homes and offices, so they don't need much fussing over. Don't worry about direct sun or lower light as most succulents will adapt to their environment quite well if left alone.
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Have you ever experienced waking up one day with a painful feeling at the back of your throat which sometimes becomes scratchy and irritating followed by fever? That is probably a symptom of tonsillitis.
Tonsilitis – what is it?
First, it is important to understand the anatomy of our throats and why tonsillitis occurs. On either side of the back portion of your throat are where two lymph nodes are located. These are known as your tonsils. These lymph nodes act as a defense measure against bacteria and viruses that enter the body causing inflammation.
However, when our defenses against bacteria weaken, the tonsils will eventually become infected as well. This condition is what you call tonsillitis.
Tonsillitis can happen to anyone regardless of age. However, it is known to be a common infection that affects children usually in preschool to mid teenage years. This condition is also contagious and caused by different viruses and bacteria. The most common of these bacteria is Streptococcal bacteria, which is the bacteria responsible for causing strep throat.
Tonsillitis is generally very easy to diagnose and the symptoms can go away within a week. However, when tonsillitis that is caused by strep throat is not treated early, it can eventually lead to a series of health complications.
Tonsilitis – what causes it?
Before anything else, our tonsils are usually the first to attack foreign invaders that enter the body. The tonsils produce enough white blood cells to counter infection and fight the viruses causing it since many of them commonly enters through our mouth.
Unfortunately, these defenses can eventually weaken especially when our bodies do not get supplied with essential nutrients that usually help strengthen the immune system. When this happens, the tonsils themselves will become swollen and infected.
Children are commonly affected because of being in proximity to other children at school. It is because children are often exposed to a lot of viruses and bacteria that makes them vulnerable to the disease.
For young children, the symptoms that are noticed acquired by tonsillitis include loss of appetite, excessive drooling, and irritability.
This is an age-old technique to remedy tonsillitis. Salt has the components to kill the bacteria in our tonsils while the warm water makes it a soothing relief to lessen throat pain. Just add one teaspoon of salt in one cup of lukewarm water. Gargle the solution without swallowing for a few minutes before spitting it out. Replicate this method as many times as needed for improvement.
Turmeric is an ancient herb that contains plenty of anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties. In this method, turmeric can fight bacteria and relieve symptoms by reducing itch and pain. You can add turmeric in your warm salt water solution and gargle it many times as needed daily to lessen pain from inflammation.
Lemon also contains plenty of antibacterial and antiviral properties that can relieve symptoms while soothing the throat naturally. Moreover, lemons are also loaded with vitamin C which helps in improving our immune system. You can do this by drinking lemon juice mixed into lukewarm water with honey. Consume the solution at least two times a day for better results.
ACV or apple cider vinegar has been well known to contain plenty of antiviral and antifungal properties that can help fight off bacteria and viruses that cause tonsil inflammation. You can do this by mixing apple cider vinegar with warm water with honey for flavor and drink or gargle the solution.
Bee Propolis is also referred to as bee glue which is a viscous substance that bees use to close cracks and crevices in their hive. Surprisingly, this substance contains plenty of antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties that help in common illnesses like colds, flu, allergies as well as tonsillitis. You can purchase a bee propolis spray that is available in health stores or online.
Mint is also a known herb containing antifungal, antiviral and analgesic properties that can help greatly in treating ailments like tonsillitis. Just boil crushed peppermint leaves in a bowl of water and let it simmer for about 5 minutes. Let it cool and add honey for flavor. Drink the tea regularly to soothe the throat and relieve soreness and pain.
Barley is a plant that is rich in natural antioxidants as it is with essential minerals and vitamins needed by the body. Using this plant can help strengthen our body's defenses as well as relieve pain from inflamed tonsils. Just boil one cup of barley in water and let it simmer for a few minutes. Let it cool and drink it as many times as needed.
With coconut oil's lauric acid content, it gives off antibacterial compounds that can help speed up recovery while improving our immune system. It can also fight off the bacteria that is causing tonsillitis as well as help lessen the swelling. Coconut oil is also a good decongestant that can clear the phlegm that developed through the infection and inflammation.


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Cook the lasagna noodles to al dente according to package directions.
When they're ready, remove them from the water and lay them out on a piece of parchment paper that has been sprayed with cooking spray. Do not rinse the cooked noodles.
In a sauce pan, sauté the onion in a little olive oil until caramelized.
Add in 2/3 of the garlic and stir cooking for a couple of minutes until the garlic is cooked. Add the red pepper flakes.
Add the sugar, tomato sauce and 1/2 of the pesto and continue to simmer for about 5 minutes.
In a separate bowl, combine the ricotta and cream cheese until smooth. Add the egg and mix.
Now stir in the parmesan.
Next add the spinach and mix well. Make sure to squeeze the spinach as dry as you can before you add it into the mixture.
Now add the chopped artichokes and the rest of the garlic and stir. Season with salt and pepper.
Spread a thin layer of the tomato sauce on the bottom of your casserole pan.
Take 1 cooked noodle and add 1/3 C of the cheese mixture to the middle.
Spread the mixture evenly across the noodle in a thin layer.
Starting at one end, roll the noodle gently over the mixture to the other end.
Place the rolled noodle, seam side down, in the casserole on top of the tomato sauce.
Repeat with the remaining noodles and cheese mixture. After all the noodles are rolled, pour the tomato sauce over the top.
Sprinkle with parmesan cheese and bake at 350 degrees for 30-45 minutes until hot and bubbly.
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Charnwood Borough Council
Help needed to catch unscrupulous drivers
COUNCIL officers are calling for revellers' help after claims that some taxi drivers were turning off their meters to rake in as much as possible over the Christmas period.
The council's licensing department has received a number of complaints about some taxi drivers turning off their meters, setting the price or throwing revellers out of their cabs because they refused to pay.
It is illegal for any taxi driver, unless they are privately hired, to set a price and the council want people who underwent this type of treatment over the Christmas period to get in touch.
Malcolm Burton, licensing manager at Charnwood Borough Council, said: "These complaints are coming from within the trade – that a small minority of drivers have been turning the meter off or setting a price and saying 'take it or leave it.'
"This is reflecting badly on taxi drivers because of a couple of mavericks out there who have decided to charge what they want and play fast and loose with council regulations."
The licensing authority want to gather as much evidence as possible from the general public to determine how big or small the problem might be.
Mr Burton added: "It is people stumbling out of the pub that become potential victims of these maverick, rogue taxi drivers. At the moment, we can't identify them unless we have evidence. These people will continue to do this until they get caught out."
Anyone with any information is asked to contact the licensing department on 01509 634622.


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by HELEN SANDERSON
Somebody, probably "they," said that dogs are man's best friend. If your dog is your best friend, that's a little sad, but still, I can understand the attachment a person can feel with a pup.
When my roommate moved out recently and took her dog with her, I missed her, of course, but I really missed the dog. He wasn't my best buddy, but if you've ever befriended a dog you know that they can be better listeners and far less judgmental than most bipedal friends.
For instance, a dog won't shoot you dirty looks for leaving dirty dishes in the sink, or think you're a loser for staying home Saturday night, rockin' PJs and eating raw cookie dough. (What of it?)
In return, you drag yourself out of bed at 6:30 a.m. to stand in the rain and play fetch with his favorite kong (you know, those indestructible rubber chew toys), and turn the other cheek after finding a burrito wrapper strewn across the carpet in sticky shreds. Still, the canine-human relationship is more than mutual tolerance it's a reciprocated loyalty, love even, that doesn't get all mucked up with words, but sustains itself with a scratch behind the ears or a lick on the face. His ears, your face, ideally.
Right: Woofstock. Photo courtesy of Mary Greenwood
To celebrate this blissful state of devotion, the Sequoia Humane Society puts on Woofstock, an annual canine extravaganza where dogs and their humans can mingle, have a beer and listen to local bands in a two-day ear-scratching, face-kissing lovefest at Eureka's Halvorsen Park, near the Adorni Center, at the foot of L St., Eureka.
On Saturday, Sept. 24, Kulica (groovy folk rock, 12:15-1:15 p.m.), Papa Bear (Grateful Dead-type jammers, 1:30-2:30 p.m.), Clint Warner Band (blues guys dubbed by our Bob Doran "the hardest working band" in HumCo, 2:45-3:15 p.m.), Checkered Demons (blues music, garage-band buddies who play publicly only a few times a year, so check them out 3:30-4:30 p.m.) and Vintage Soul (soul classics cover band, 4:45-5:45 p.m.) perform. Admission is free, food and brews will be available and vendors will sell doggy paraphernalia.
If your pooch doesn't like music, take her to the Mutt Strutt Sunday, Sept. 25, and raise some money for the Sequoia Humane Society while you're at it. Pledge sheets are available at the shelter in King Salmon or online at www.sequoiahumanesociety.org.
Register from 11 a.m.-noon. Those who raise $100 or more win a Woofstock T-shirt; raise $50 or more and get a raffle ticket for prize drawings.
Join the doggy parade from Halvorsen Park to Old Town Gazebo and back at 12:15 p.m.. Dogs obviously have to be on a leash, which is the case for the entire Woofstock weekend. Oh, and pets also need to be well-behaved.
So waddathey gonna do about it if somebody's dog ain't nice? Fortunately, Sequoia Humane has never had to deal with misbehavers in the past, so it took a second for Judy Lewis, vice-president of Sequoia Humane, to answer. "Well, we'd have to ask them to leave, I guess," she said, adding that Gene Bass, the really big vice-president of Sequoia Humane who also owns a security business, will be there to help. "No one would mess with him."
Got that? Unless you want Gene Bass on your butt keep your dog's manners in check.
Superior dogs will have a chance to show off from 1-2:15 p.m. in a variety of dog contests ($5 to enter), including tiniest dog, largest dog, best costume, best trick, best tailwagger, best woof and owner/dog look-alike.
Speaking of which, or writing of which or whatever, I thought those radio ads for the owner/dog look-alike contest were pretty cruel. I mean, so what if you happen to look like your ugly owner? That probably hurt a lot of dogs' feelings, and maybe some ugly people's, too.
By the way, I might be a judge for the contests, being a media celebrity and all, and I don't want to see any Paris Hilton/Tinkerbell costumes, OK? We get five hours of that nonsense on TV every night, and that's all any of us should have to bear. Local television personality Dave Silverbrand is the MC of the event, and though I have not asked him about his feelings toward the shivery dog and its fame-craving blonde human, I bet he agrees that no one should emulate them.
Following the contest, there is a police canine demonstration at 2:30 p.m. and a doggy/people social hour at 3:15 p.m. The prize-drawing winners will be announced at 4:15 p.m.
Also, Sequoia Humane will be collecting donations money, that is to help animal survivors of Hurricane Katrina. The storm's aftermath has left an estimated 20,000 to 50,000 pets homeless.
And if you're dogless, like me (at least for the time being if things work out I will get a puppy of my own from Sequoia Humane this week!), it doesn't mean you shouldn't go to Woofstock. In fact, it is a perfect opportunity to check out adoptable dogs from one of Humboldt County's myriad animal rescue organizations, which will be out in full force this weekend.
So, you never know you might just walk away with a new best friend with ears that need scratching. Just don't dress her like Tinkerbell, please.
Bob Doran


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The Power Of Limitations
Twitter needs to tread very carefully, at this moment in time. It was innocuous enough. At first, Twitter announced that
A More Elegant Question About Twitter
What should Twitter do? Do you have an opinion? Do you know what they have done in the past year?
The Gentle Art Of The Retweet
As Twitter evolves and grows, the etiquette and "rules" change, morph and evolve along with it. Recently, a very influential


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Q: How to allow non-admin users to enter constants in TYPO3 In TYPO3 6.x, is there a way to allow non-admin BE Users to enter constants?

A: You can enable access for the sys_template records for non-admins by adding this line into file typo3conf/extTable.php, so user will be able to edit records with WEB > List module:
$GLOBALS['TCA']['sys_template']['ctrl']['adminOnly'] = 0;

Of course if you are using Access Lists in user's group, you need also check possibilities for viewing/editing Template table.
AFAIK, it's not possible to enable WEB > Template module for non-admins to make things easier.
Note: For more details check description of security problem in the documentation
Therefore, if it's possible try to change behavior of the content by changes in common page properties or by adding FlexForm configuration to your plugin. Adding the possibility of changing TS templates is the last option that should be considered.

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Careers Succeeding at Work
8 Best Practices in a 360 Performance Review
If You Do the Right Steps Right, Your 360 Feedback Will Enhance Performance
Hiring Best Practices
Susan M. Heathfield
Susan Heathfield is an HR and management consultant with an MS degree. She has decades of experience writing about human resources.
Are you looking for the framework and questions you need to add the 360 review to your formal employee performance management and improvement process? It's a useful tool because it allows managers and employees to receive helpful feedback from peer coworkers and managers who are not in their reporting chain of command. The 360 review also provides a format for the boss, and his or her boss give feedback, too.
It is valuable because it provides a more balanced look at an employee's performance and contribution. The 360 review provides an opportunity for employees who work together to identify strengths and areas that need improvement. Structured appropriately and administered effectively, the 360 review deserves consideration in a performance development system.
As with any work system, a carefully designed 360 review process will produce the most benefit. When you don't provide a structure, employees tend to write a book because they don't know when they have said enough. They are also not sure about the topics and work behaviors you seek feedback on, so they tend to write about anything and everything that comes to mind.
This mind dump results in a lot of work for the manager who must pull all of the feedback together to provide meaningful advice and recognition for the employee. So, consider a framework, even if it's as simple as the Wheel or Starfish in which employees respond to these questions. What do they want from the coworker to move the team forward? They identify what they want the coworker to:
Do More of
Do less of
These resources make recommendations for best practices in a 360 review. They deal with the most significant questions that must be answered as you pursue a 360 feedback process in your organization.
360 Degree Feedback: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
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360 reviews are an effective tool for providing employees with actionable feedback about their performance and interpersonal relationships. They are a positive contribution to an organization when they are introduced and implemented carefully and in a method that fits your organizational culture.
Implemented the wrong way, they provoke bad and ugly feelings among coworkers. Why not take a look to see how to implement 360 successfully?
The Great Debates About 360 Degree Feedback
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Before you plunge into a 360 feedback process in your organization, there are significant decisions you need to make about your process. The answers to these questions can make or break your approach.
Is your organization ready for 360 reviews? How will you approach 360, with an instrument or free form? Who will be involved and how will the results of the feedback affect pay, performance appraisal and more. Answer these questions before you start.
Goals of the 360 Degree Feedback Process
One of the first steps in implementing a 360 review is to set the goals for why you are spending the time and energy and what you plan to do with the results.
Some organizations use the results as performance improvement feedback within a performance management system. Others use the feedback as part of a formal appraisal process. Make sure your employees know how the information will be used if you expect them to participate enthusiastically.
How to Provide Coworker Feedback for a 360 Review
How you approach the implementation of and the collection of the feedback will profoundly affect the success of the 360 process. Make your decisions based on what feels right for your organization. It also affects how you select your raters and your expectations for their performance.
Training is recommended because employees like to know that they are doing the right thing. You like to know that your employees understand the process and its confidentiality. Find out more about how to provide coworkers feedback in a 360 review.
Outcomes From Your 360 Degree Feedback Process
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The most important outcome from your investment in the 360 review process is personal, performance, and career development. It is why it's important to use the 360 feedback to help an employee grow.
It will have different and potentially scary meaning for the raters if they think that their feedback will influence their colleague's compensation, promotion, or career and most employees don't want that responsibility.
So, here are the next most important questions to answer as you consider 360 reviews.
How to Respond to a Request for Feedback for a 360 Review
If you've ever been asked for feedback about a coworker's performance, you'll want to take a look at how to most effectively respond. Since the goal of 360 feedback is organizational improvement, providing honest, thoughtful feedback is your best approach.
The employee's manager will learn from the wide-ranging view of the employee. The employee will benefit from the feedback and recognition he or she receives in the 360 process. Find out how to provide the most effective feedback.
Sample Questions for 360 Reviews
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You can provide direction and assistance to the employees whom you ask for 360 feedback by the nature and meaning of the questions you ask. If you tell them what you are looking for, you enable them to provide feedback for their coworker successfully.
Here are sample questions that you can use or modify for a 360 review. They come from research by Indeed about the qualities and characteristics employers sought most frequently in their employment ads.
More Sample Questions for 360 Reviews
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Looking for additional questions that you can ask employees to answer in a 360 review? These questions cover an additional six areas that were identified by Indeed.com as the characteristics and traits most frequently sought by employers in their employment ads. That's a great starting point for these recommended questions to ask for in 360 feedback.


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Weavertown is an unincorporated community in Amity Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is located approximately 3.6 miles north of Amity Gardens on Pennsylvania Route 662 (Old Swede Road) and is served by the Daniel Boone Area School District.

History
Weavertown was named after Colonel Jacob Roth Weaver (1751–1831), who commanded the local Pennsylvania Militia and fought the Battle of Brandywine in the Revolutionary War. His father Peter also resided in Amity. Peter was one of the seven sons of Pioneer Jacob Weaver (Weber), who was a member of the Kocherthal Party and arrived on the shores of the Hudson River at Quassaic Kill, New York in January 1709. In 1725, he migrated to Amity Township with his family. Jacob (1678–1752) and his wife Anna Elisabethe (Parmentier) (1683–1769) are buried in St. Gabriel's Church (formerly known as the Molatton Church). Peter (1715–1779) and Jacob Roth Weaver are buried in St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Amityville. This general area (Oley Valley) was also settled by Daniel Boone's family (see the Daniel Boone Homestead) and the grandfather of Abraham Lincoln.

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Unincorporated communities in Berks County, Pennsylvania
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In the not so distant past, Lexus was the go-to name for people wanting a hybrid SUV. Lately, however, the range of hybrid SUVs in the UK has grown considerably. This greater variety means that your chances of finding the right hybrid SUV have never been higher. Whether it's a full-fat luxury SUV like a Range Rover, or a smaller, more compact model like the Toyota C-HR, there are plenty of models worth considering, and when you throw in the option of plug-in or conventional hybrid powertrains, you are almost spoilt for choice.
• What is a hybrid car?
A large proportion of SUVs sold in the UK run on diesel power so you might have thought that most hybrid SUVs would use diesel engines for maximum efficiency. But that isn't the case, a number of factors including the preferences in the large Japanese, Chinese, and American markets dictated that the cars in this guide have petrol engines with electrical assistance.
A plug-in hybrid vehicle, or PHEV, works like a traditional hybrid but, as the name suggests, can be plugged in to charge the batteries. PHEVs tend to have better range than conventional hybrids and can, therefore, be driven further on electric power.
Plug-in hybrids are designed to deliver the efficiency of a diesel, but with the smoothness of a petrol engine. The latest models feature a battery pack that's good for up to 20 miles of electric running, and as long as you keep the battery charged up, you should be able to return decent fuel figures to match or beat a diesel model. Fail to keep it charged, and you're presented with a false economy, because a depleted hybrid that relies on its petrol engine will be no more efficient than a standalone petrol model. That's especially true when you factor in the usually higher purchase price of a hybrid model.
Why buy a hybrid SUV?
Aside from the tax benefits and incentives available with any hybrid car, one benefit of the hybrid SUV is that their size means there's not much compromise in terms of passenger space. The hybrid system usually takes up space under the boot floor, and many makers fit a smaller fuel tank to make room for it, the reasoning being that the charged battery and electric motor will more than make up for the smaller fuel tank range. As a result, there are a few seven-seat hybrid SUVs on sale that feature a third row in the boot.
If you're looking for a hybrid SUV or crossover, your options are wider than ever. At the lower end of the range in terms of size, the Kia Niro is more of a hatchback with SUV styling cues than a full crossover, but is the least expensive non-plugin hybrid on sale.
Where the real expansion is taking place is in the plug-in hybrid market. The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV was the first to arrive in 2012, but since then it's been joined by the Volvo XC90 Twin Engine, Audi Q7 etron, Porsche Cayenne E-hybrid, and the MINI Countryman S E.
But which hybrid SUVs are our favourites? Check out our top 10.