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1 YEAR IN PRISON
ATLANTA (Reuters) - Grammy-winning rapper T.I. was sentenced to a year and a day in prison on Friday for illegally possessing machine guns and silencers, as prosecutors lauded his anti-violence advocacy since his arrest.
T.I., whose real name is Clifford Harris, originally faced up to 20 years in prison and the effective end of his career but performing community service as part of his plea agreement with prosecutors reduced his sentence.
T.I., 28, who was sentenced at a federal court in Atlanta, toured the United States in recent months speaking to tens of thousands of young people about the dangers of drugs and gangs, as he completed more than 1,000 hours of community service.
His anti-crime advocacy has been chronicled on cable channel MTV's reality show "T.I.'s Road to Redemption." He posted $3 million bail after his arrest.
The Atlanta-born rapper, whose hit songs include "Whatever You Like" and "Live Your Life," could have his one year and one day sentence further reduced by 15 percent with good behavior.
David Nahmias, U.S. attorney for the Northern District of Georgia, said in a statement T.I.'s community service exceeded prosecutors' expectations and that "there is still more to come when he gets out of prison."
U.S. District Judge Charles Pannell agreed to ask prison officials to have T.I. surrender in the coming weeks but not before May 19.
The rapper, who has a 1998 crack cocaine conviction that made it illegal for him to own guns, pleaded guilty to unlawfully possessing machine guns and silencers and possession of firearms by a convicted felon.
The charges stemmed from T.I.'s October 13, 2007, arrest by federal agents after the rapper had a bodyguard buy machine guns and silencers for him, prosecutors said.
T.I., who won two Grammy Awards in 2006 for best rap solo performance and best rap/sung collaboration, in October released his third consecutive No. 1 album, "Paper Trail."
The father of six also starred alongside Denzel Washington and Russell Crowe in the 2007 movie "American Gangster."
fungi
Fungal spores may be actively or passively released for dispersal by several effective methods. The air we breathe is filled with spores of species that are air dispersed. These usually are species that produce large numbers of spores, and examples include many species pathogenic on agricultural crops and trees. Other species are adapted for dispersal within or on the surfaces of animals (particularly arthropods). Some fungi are rain splash or flowing water dispersed. In a few cases the forcible release of spores is sufficient to serve as the dispersal method as well. The function of some spores is not primarily for dispersal, but to allow the organisms to survive as resistant cells during periods when the conditions of the environment are not conducive to growth.
Fungi are vital for their ecosystem functions, some of which we have reviewed in the previous paragraphs. In addition a number of fungi are used in the processing and flavoring of foods (baker's and brewer's yeasts, Penicillia in cheese-making) and in production of antibiotics and organic acids. Other fungi produce secondary metabolites such as aflatoxins that may be potent toxins and carcinogens in food of birds, fish, humans, and other mammals.
A few species are studied as model organisms that can be used to gain knowledge of basic processes such as genetics, physiology, biochemistry, and molecular biology with results that are applicable to many organisms (Taylor et al., 1993). Some of the fungi that have been intensively studied in this way include Saccharomyces cereviseae, Neurospora crassa, and Ustilago maydis.
Most phyla appear to be terrestrial in origin, although all major groups have invaded marine and freshwater habitats. An exception to this generality is the flagellum-bearing phyla Chytridiomycota, Blastocladiomycota, and Neocallimastigomycota (collectively referred to as chytrids), which probably had an aquatic origin. Extant chytrid species also occur in terrestrial environments as plant pathogenic fungi, soil fungi, and even as anaerobic inhabitants of the guts of herbivores such as cows (all Neocallimastigomycota).
protist
Protists that are classified as animal-like are called protozoans and share some common traits with animals. All animal-like protists are heterotrophs. Likewise, all animal-like protists are able to move in their environment in order to find their food. Unlike, animals, however, animal-like protists are all unicellular.
Animal-like protists are divided into four basic groups based on how they move and live.
Fungus-like protists are heterotrophswith cell walls. They also reproduce by forming spores. All fungus-like protists are able to move at some point in their lives. There are essentially three types of fungus-like protists: water molds, downy mildews, and slime molds.
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JUST SAY NO 2 PEANUT BUTTER
Peanut butter fiasco reveals problems in U.S. food policies
Peanut Corp. of America plant in GeorgiaBy Yael T. Abouhalkah, Kansas City Star Editorial Page columnist
One of my brothers once worked for the Food and Drug Administration, which is charged with trying to make sure harmful products don't make it to America's store shelves.
But the latest news shows the system broke down when it came to the Peanut Corporation of America.
As FDA employees know, companies routinely try everything they can to get their products on the shelves of grocery stores or, in the case of drugs, in the hands of doctors and consumers.
Sometimes the FDA catches problems and stops the process. Many other times, the company itself will step forward and reveal a problem product, voluntarily withdrawing it or not allowing it to get in consumers' hands in the first place.
That was not, however, the case with the Peanut Corp., it appears.
The FDA now says the business shipped some peanut butter product that it knew had tested positive for salmonella -- which has led to a poisoning scare that has forced the recall of hundreds of peanut butter-based products and caused a reported eight deaths so far.
The problems are two-fold.
The company made a huge error by not self-reporting its problems, if the FDA accusations are true.
And where were the FDA inspectors? Why didn't they hear about or find the potential problems at the company's Georgia plant?
The company had denied shipping product it knew might be dangerous. It said reports had come back saying the products were "clean." However, that was only after initial reports showed bacteria in the products.
Here's an update from the FDA:
"Through its investigation, FDA has determined that PCA distributed potentially contaminated product to more than 70 consignee firms, for use as an ingredient in hundreds of different products, such as cookies, crackers, cereal, candy and ice cream.
"FDA's report on its inspection of the PCA facility is available at this link: http://www.fda.gov/ora/frequent/default.htm. Companies all over the country that received product from PCA have issued voluntary recalls of their products.
"FDA has created a searchable database for these products, which can be found at http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/peanutbutterrecall/index.cfm, Identification of products subject to recall is continuing and this list is updated frequently."
Peanut Corp. of America plant in GeorgiaBy Yael T. Abouhalkah, Kansas City Star Editorial Page columnist
One of my brothers once worked for the Food and Drug Administration, which is charged with trying to make sure harmful products don't make it to America's store shelves.
But the latest news shows the system broke down when it came to the Peanut Corporation of America.
As FDA employees know, companies routinely try everything they can to get their products on the shelves of grocery stores or, in the case of drugs, in the hands of doctors and consumers.
Sometimes the FDA catches problems and stops the process. Many other times, the company itself will step forward and reveal a problem product, voluntarily withdrawing it or not allowing it to get in consumers' hands in the first place.
That was not, however, the case with the Peanut Corp., it appears.
The FDA now says the business shipped some peanut butter product that it knew had tested positive for salmonella -- which has led to a poisoning scare that has forced the recall of hundreds of peanut butter-based products and caused a reported eight deaths so far.
The problems are two-fold.
The company made a huge error by not self-reporting its problems, if the FDA accusations are true.
And where were the FDA inspectors? Why didn't they hear about or find the potential problems at the company's Georgia plant?
The company had denied shipping product it knew might be dangerous. It said reports had come back saying the products were "clean." However, that was only after initial reports showed bacteria in the products.
Here's an update from the FDA:
"Through its investigation, FDA has determined that PCA distributed potentially contaminated product to more than 70 consignee firms, for use as an ingredient in hundreds of different products, such as cookies, crackers, cereal, candy and ice cream.
"FDA's report on its inspection of the PCA facility is available at this link: http://www.fda.gov/ora/frequent/default.htm. Companies all over the country that received product from PCA have issued voluntary recalls of their products.
"FDA has created a searchable database for these products, which can be found at http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/peanutbutterrecall/index.cfm, Identification of products subject to recall is continuing and this list is updated frequently."
LOLLIPOP OR MY CAREER?
Lil Wayne's Candy Addictionby Staff
Rap superstar Lil Wayne has had a grill fitted on his teeth, after rotting them away eating too much candy.
The Lollipop hitmaker confesses he has a serious addiction to anything sweet, so much so he has had to hide his badly mangled molars.
Wayne says, "I like Skittles and Starburst, but I have bad teeth due to too much candy, so I got them covered with a grill. It doesn't come out." (c) WENN
IRAQ SHOWS OFF ART WORK!!!!!!!!!
Bush shoe attack spawns artwork
The unveiling of the sculpture took place on Thursday
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A sculpture of an enormous bronze-coloured shoe has been erected in Iraq to honour the journalist who threw his shoes at ex-US President George W Bush.
The sofa-sized artwork was formally unveiled in Tikrit, hometown of late Iraqi ruler Saddam Hussein.
Artist Laith al-Amari insisted it was not a political work, but a "source of pride for all Iraqis".
Mr Bush managed to dodge the shoes but the man who threw them, Muntadar al-Zeidi, was arrested and awaits trial.
As he pulled off his shoes, Mr Zeidi, now 30, shouted: "This is from the widows, the orphans, and those who were killed in Iraq."
He also told Mr Bush, who launched the invasion of Iraq in 2003 and was paying a final visit to Iraq last month: "This is a farewell kiss, you dog".
Significant tree?
Mr Zeidi shot to fame as a result of his actions, which signalled extreme contempt in the Arab world, and inspired rallies across the Middle East and beyond.
Profile: Shoe-throwing journalist
Bush shoe-ing worst Arab insult
About 400 people gathered on Thursday to see the monument unveiled - a shoe on a white pedestal, about 3m (10ft) high, with a poem praising Mr Zaidi at its base, AFP said. There is also a tree sticking out of the shoe.
The sculpture stands in the gardens of an Iraqi foundation that looks after children whose parents died in the violence following the US-led invasion.
The foundation's president, Shaha al-Juburi, said the sculpture was not backed by any political party or organisation.
Since his arrest, Mr Zeidi, a TV journalist, has reportedly been beaten in custody, suffering a broken arm, broken ribs and internal bleeding.
He has been charged with aggression against a foreign head of state, and faces up to 15 years in jail if convicted. His family denies he has done anything wrong.
The unveiling of the sculpture took place on Thursday
Enlarge Image
A sculpture of an enormous bronze-coloured shoe has been erected in Iraq to honour the journalist who threw his shoes at ex-US President George W Bush.
The sofa-sized artwork was formally unveiled in Tikrit, hometown of late Iraqi ruler Saddam Hussein.
Artist Laith al-Amari insisted it was not a political work, but a "source of pride for all Iraqis".
Mr Bush managed to dodge the shoes but the man who threw them, Muntadar al-Zeidi, was arrested and awaits trial.
As he pulled off his shoes, Mr Zeidi, now 30, shouted: "This is from the widows, the orphans, and those who were killed in Iraq."
He also told Mr Bush, who launched the invasion of Iraq in 2003 and was paying a final visit to Iraq last month: "This is a farewell kiss, you dog".
Significant tree?
Mr Zeidi shot to fame as a result of his actions, which signalled extreme contempt in the Arab world, and inspired rallies across the Middle East and beyond.
Profile: Shoe-throwing journalist
Bush shoe-ing worst Arab insult
About 400 people gathered on Thursday to see the monument unveiled - a shoe on a white pedestal, about 3m (10ft) high, with a poem praising Mr Zaidi at its base, AFP said. There is also a tree sticking out of the shoe.
The sculpture stands in the gardens of an Iraqi foundation that looks after children whose parents died in the violence following the US-led invasion.
The foundation's president, Shaha al-Juburi, said the sculpture was not backed by any political party or organisation.
Since his arrest, Mr Zeidi, a TV journalist, has reportedly been beaten in custody, suffering a broken arm, broken ribs and internal bleeding.
He has been charged with aggression against a foreign head of state, and faces up to 15 years in jail if convicted. His family denies he has done anything wrong.
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