text: "Oliver Korpilla" <firstname.lastname@example.com> writes: > > On Sat, Apr 23, 2005 at 07:30:00PM +0100, Richard Earnshaw wrote: > > [gdt is not the least bit sure the above attribution is correct] > > > > You're right that that could happen (someone put the GPL on code covered > > by a patent for which they do not have the right to distribute patent > > access). It would be a very unusual legal situation, as the code would not > > be legally GPL-able. :-) Strictly, the distribution of such code would not be permitted. > This is all very contrived, though IANAL, too. This could easily happen accidentally, e.g. if the author was not aware of the patent. > What could realistically happen in respect to patents and the GPL, that a > patent holder gave a GPL-compatible patent license or the patent holder > itself released the GPL code, which makes him automatically give a > GPL-compatible patent license away. I have seen no support for such automatic licenses under the GPL in patent or copyright law, which is a "bare license" rather than a "contract license". I suggest you read the book I pointed out earlier if you would like to understand these issues. > But this license would only cover that > program the license is for, and the code could not be used as reference > material for any other program. Even that is contrived. The use as "reference material" is irrelevant under patent law. The only question is whether the new program practices an invention without a patent license. Whether the author looked at other code, or independently reinvented doesn't matter (unless one wants to challenge on obviousness grounds). > My real issue is really: Is it okay, from an ethical and legal standpoint, > to look at Linux scheduler code for inspiration for NetBSD scheduler code, > especially if this would not be the only inspiration? If you additionally > read papers, excerpts from books, and FreeBSD's SCHED_ULE? This is a long-standing tradition, and it's fine. A problem arises if and only if you either copy code without following copyright licenses or the resulting code infringes a patent. > And, if you'd try to implement something similar and explicitly state it > embodies some principles embodied in Linux code or reference it with a > credit in the code, would that be accessible to the NetBSD community??? I believe it would be. Giving credit for inspiration is not legally required, but it is the polite and decent thing to do, and there's a long tradition of that too. I think you are worrying about this aspect more than you should be. The question deserving attention (or not - seek your own legal advice :-) is whether the new code infringes any patents. An interesting question for NetBSD would be patents such as those from Sun or IBM that are licensed for "open source use". While their use in NetBSD itself would likely be covered by those license grants, licenses would probably not extend to proprietary derivative works. -- Greg Troxel <email@example.com>


text:
perlmeditation moritz
This is a very controversial topic, so I'll start with a list of disclaimers:

I didn't want to write this at first, but [Arunbear] and [barrd] asked me to do it. Since I ranted a bit about mysql I felt obliged to justify my statements

I used to like mysql, and I still use it for older projects. The reasons below aren't enough for me to convert old projects, but enough to use postgres for new ones

I very much appreciate the effort from the mysql developers, and don't mean to insult them. I just want to point out that it has weaknesses.

Many of the problems below have fixes, but they aren't fixed by default (for example you have to set some variables to enforce sane behaviour). I list them nonetheless, because you first have to know about the gotcha, and many people fall into the traps at least once before changing the settings. IMHO sane defaults are very important. I can mostly work around that stuff, but I see no reason why I should have to.

I tried to list only what I experienced myself in order not to spread FUD.

Data Integrity

Inserting invalid data

If you insert invalid data, mysql does not complain. (Unless you modify the <c>sql_mode</c> variable, available starting from version 5.0 ). If you insert an arbitrary string into a date column, [http://dev.mysql.com/tech-resources/articles/mysql-data-integrity.html|you'll just get a default value].

Transactions

Not all backends supports transactions. If you use transactions that involve tables with other backends, you'll get weird behaviour on rollback - all innodb tables will roll back, all others won't.

Also stuff like <c>ALTER TABLE</c> and <c>CREATE TABLE</c> don't roll if done inside of a transaction. IMHO if it can't roll the changes back, it should forbid them inside a transaction - otherwise you risk losing your data.

Foreign keys

Last I looked, foreign key constraints didn't work. This seems to be fixed now innodb, but requires migration to innodb.

Character Encodings

Mysql offers a myriad of options for handling character encodings in text columns, but I could never get them to really work unless I set everything to the same encoding. I don't know if that's my fault mysql's, but ususally I'm not too bad at reading documentation and setting things up.
Handling Failure

Just the other day I tried to import an sql dump - not a big deal you might think:  bzcat dump.sql.bz2 | mysql $table
But, somehow, it looped. Ususally the import takes about five minutes, after 20 minutes I hit Ctrl+C and aborted the import. For some other reasons I had to reboot the machine, and during that reboot mysql didn't start: Starting MySQL database server: mysqld . . . . . . . . . . . . . . failed!
Very helpful error message indeed. It turned out that my root partition was full. But it didn't tell - it just looped. Turns out that big chunk on disk were the mysql log files (not mysql's fault this time), and I wanted to delete them. So how do you delete mysql log files? You type <c>mysql</c> and truncate the binary logs. No, you don't - because mysql didn't start up in the first place, because the disk was full.
So instead I just deleted the log files - and mysql wouldn't start, because the log files were missing. Since I was offline at that time (no chance to google for anything) the only thing that I found I could was to reinstall the mysql server. Just because my partition was full.
I regularly hang out on #perlde on irc.perl.org, and many read quite a few reports where mysql didn't behave very gracefully in error situations.
Documentation

The mysql documentation is quite good, but by Debian's standards it's non-free, so it can't be included in the distribution. That's a big disadvantage if you're often offline.

[erix] posted [http://wiki.postgresql.org/wiki/Why_PostgreSQL_Instead_of_MySQL:_Comparing_Reliability_and_Speed_in_2007|this link] in the CB that explains the reliabilty issues with mysql in more detail.

subset: commoncrawl


text: On Sünndag 15 Mai 2005 08:29, Benjamin Herrenschmidt wrote:> Why not just write(pc) to start and read back status from the same> file ?I suppose you are thinking of the simple_transaction_read() styleinterface. I've got the feeling that this is generally evenless popular than ioctl because - it is still an untyped interface (as would be a read() based one)- you can't do 32 bit emulation (doesn't matter for me, we only have 32 bit data)- it is non-atomic- it doubles the system call overheadOne operation that I want to allow is to have an infinite looprunning on the SPU that does a simple operation (e.g. processone MPEG macroblock) and have that called by multiple unrelatedprocesses in turns. When my operation is not atomic, users needto have additional IPC serialization of their accesses. Mostwould want that anyway, but it is not a requirement with aninterface that needs only a single system call.For the extra syscall overhead, I would like to see measurementsof a real world application before I change to an interface thatis slower in theory. Do you have measurements for the time spentin a trivial system call on G5 or Power4? Arnd <><-To unsubscribe from this list: send the line "unsubscribe linux-kernel" inthe body of a message to email@example.com majordomo info at http://vger.kernel.org/majordomo-info.htmlPlease read the FAQ at http://www.tux.org/lkml/


text:
A couple of days ago I put out a call for submissions to an anthology project I am editing. The name of the anthology is "No Greater Agony" and will feature the lived experiences, in prose or poetry form, of Asian and Pacific Islander American women with mental illness. The premise of the work is that the experiences of APIA women with mental illness and mental health have been largely quantified, yet the true stories and voices of these women have been silenced or marginalized. My hope for the anthology is to act as a venue for APIA women to tell their stories, and educate others about their experiences with mental illness as well as mental health helpseeking. I also hope the anthology can serve as a catalyst of self-healing and self-compassion, as it does for myself.
This project is deeply personal as I am someone who lives with mental illness. This is not to say that I understand all APIA women's experiences with mental illness, but I do know how it feels to have such an integral part of yourself hidden and fundamentally misunderstood.
Admittedly, I know I am asking a lot with the anthology. I know, in my heart, that these stories are complex and nuanced, and many have not ever seen the light of day. I know, in my heart, that telling these stories is an act of courage and self-compassion. And I know, in my heart, that disclosure of mental illness is a decision fraught with a cavalcade of emotions, some positive, some negative.
And I know, deepest in my heart, that these stories must be told.
There are internet resources here and here that address coming out about mental illness, and especially about dealing with the stigma involved. Disclosure of mental illness is no easy feat. I believe wholeheartedly that it is an act of courage to be able to speak with an authentic voice about the trials and tribulations of having a mental illness. It is so very, very hard. But as survivors of mental illness we deserve to live in the light and have our voices heard, our stories told, despite the pain it might involve.
You are not alone. You are never alone.


text:
Elena Bisbal
Diploma in Logopedics, year 2000, at Universidad Ramón Llull University, official member number 608 (Barcelona)
Bachelor in Psychology, year 2003, at Universidad Ramón Llull, official member number 13429 (Barcelona)
Project end of university studies about Psychological Disorders related to body image (Universidad Ramón Llull University in collaboration with Clínica Planas), rated as excellent.
CREDAC Pere Barnils of Barcelona 1998-1999
During the stay in the CREDAC I participated in schools:
-Jovellanos School
-Graziel-la School
-Tabor School
-Arrel School
Serving deaf children with learning problems.
San Juan de Dios Hospital, January 2000 - May 2000. Serving children with psychological problems and language disorders
Clínica Claros, June 1999 - July 2000. Rehabilitation of patients with cochlear implants
Centro Alba, dedicated to treating eating disorders. October 2001 ? June 2002
Private practice as a Speech Therapist AT Centre Sanitari (C/Urgell of Barcelona). September 2000 - October 2001
Speech Therapist at Mutua General de Catalunya
Clínica Planas: Psychology Department (Eating disorders, Anti-aging and sleep disorders)
Clínica Cruz Blanca in the Speech Therapy Department
I Students Congress of Logopedics completed at Universidad Ramón Llull, December 20-21, 1999, presenting a study on various types of voice.
III Research Seminar in Psychology and Pedagogy, May 17, 2001 at Facultat de Psicologia i Ciències de l´Educació. Blanquerna
Participation as speaker in Universidad Ramón Llull Sudents´ Congress about Frontal Lobe Dysfunction in Patients with Depressive Disorder, year 2003.
Participation as a visiting professor in III Workshop Antiaging of Clínica Planas 2003
Participation as a visiting professor in IV Workshop Antiaging of Clínica Planas 2004
Participation as a visiting professor in V Workshop Antiaging of Clínica Planas 2004
Teacher PhD course "Reconstructive surgery and cosmetic body contouring", February 2005.
Teacher of Master "Aging and hormones. Objective evaluation of aging" completed at National Academy of Medicine and Cosmetic Surgery, February 2005
2nd National Symposium on Logopedics " Formació i professió" completed at Universidad Ramón Llull during 23, 24 and 25 October 1997
III International Conference on Training ACAPPS ( Associació catalana per a la Promoció de les persones sordes) about "La Educación del niño sordo". Barcelona 26-27 November 1999.
Conference on "Psicopatología de la corporalidad" of Universidad Ramón Llull, 28 June 1999.
Conference on possibilities and limits of professional ethics during the month of July 1999, with a duration of 8 hours, at Universidad Ramón Llull.
Updating course in Logopedics organized by la escuela de patología de lenguaje, neurology service, Hospital de Santa Creu i Sant Pau. 17-18 December 1999.
Course of training and rehabilitation of cochlear implants completed at Clínica Claros. 19 February 2000
I National Congress on hearing impairment held in Elda (Alicante) by APANAH. 26-27 March 2000.
International Workshop Children Neuropsychological Assessment, held by Universidad de Barcelona. 30-31 March and 1 April 2000.
Conference on Learning Disabilities at ICSE Foundation. Málaga, 26 ? 29 July 2000.
I Conference of Speech Therapy and Dentistry, Palacio de congresos de Montjuic, Barcelona. 1st February 2001.
VII Course of training and rehabilitation of cochlear implants, organized by Clínica Clarós on 17th February 2001
Societat Catalana del Rorschach i Mètodes Projectius. Ramon Llull University, 6th April 2002
. Introductory Course on Sleep Medicine Dr. Estivill in Valencia. 15-16 November 2003
Memory Workshops completed at College of Psychologists of Catalonia, December 2004


text:
Wednesday, February 15, 2017
Review: Universal Harvester, by John Darnielle
Universal Harvester begins with events that may seem familiar to horror aficionados. A young video store clerk named Jeremy lives in a rural town in Iowa in the late 90s, unsure of how to move forward with his life after losing his mother in a car accident. On an otherwise ordinary day at work, a customer returns a video tape with an unusual segment in which the film is replaced by an eerie scene apparently captured by a camcorder. It could easily be a prank by some bored kids, or an accident, but the gradual discovery of similar footage on several other tapes suggests otherwise. Does the scene of a hooded figure in a chair depict a crime involving kidnapping and torture? Placed alongside another clip of a woman fleeing down a dark rural road, it seems even more sinister. Other clips are more innocuous. We never get a thorough description of what the characters are watching when they view the tapes, which adds a layer of uncertainty and anxiety the events as they unfold. It's a plot device reminiscent of that of The Ring or The Blair Witch Project, both of which also drew upon the unsettlingly grainy analog aesthetic of shot-on-video horror of the 80s to blur the lines between reality and fiction.
While Jeremy is reluctant to investigate the origin of the scenes, others around him can't help but be drawn in into their mystery. He's goaded into a deeper investigation by Sarah Jane, a local substitute teacher who discovered one of the tapes. Meanwhile, his manager at the store recognizes a farmhouse in one clip and withdraws from work to spend time tracking it down in real life. The story frequently jumps between characters and viewpoints, even pausing at times to allow its narrator (whose identity is a mystery for the majority of the novel) to indulge in digressions about the possible nature of the clips, and how the story might have turned out had the characters made different decisions.
This nonlinearity makes the story intriguing even when it becomes a bit more mundane. Most of the fun in this novel comes from trying to figure it out, so I'll avoid saying too much more except that Darnielle's craft is fantastic. He's aware of horror tropes (he was an occasional visitor to the Retrofantasma double features I used to frequent at Durham's Carolina Theater) and he avoids allowing them to take control of the direction of his story. He means to mislead and push your attention in one direction while sneaking up behind on the other side.
Complex structure aside, at its heart this is a story about we make sense of loss. Tragedy often strikes by chance and leaves us reeling in the absence of an explanation. Humans are expert storytellers, quick to establish causation and invent confounding variables to aid in our understanding of events that are truly random. Is there any meaning to the video clips, or are we so desperate for a story that we'll invent an outlandish one just to fill the gaps?
In many horror stories, we begin with a glimpse of something unsettling only to have the curtain drawn back slowly over the course of the plot. By the end, the monster stands in full view, and our newfound knowledge of it is what gives rise to terror. Here, the true fear is never knowing what exactly has happened. Fear lies in the gaps between what we know, and in the stories we construct to connect the disparate fragments we have. At the end of Universal Harvester we have an explanation, mostly. There remain a few frustrating loose ends, which I suspect were left deliberately. There are no easy answers in this novel, and to tie up everything neatly would run counter to its themes.
Universal Harvester is easily one of the best books I've read so far this year. It will provide a welcome challenge to horror fans who enjoy having their expectations gleefully subverted.
Labels: read a book
Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)


text:
Period After The Narada Attacks the USS Kelvin Edit
What does this ship do for the 25 years between the two events? – The preceding unsigned comment was added by 18.104.22.168 (talk).
- Destroy the USS Kelvin and wait for Spock. — Morder 15:58, 11 May 2009 (UTC)
- In a scene deleted from the movie, it's revealed that the ship attacked Rura Penthe, but that was near the end of the 25 years. Beyond that, the ship probably just did things that would help out Romulus, like discovering lithium on Delta Vega and what not. --From Andoria with Love 22:32, 11 May 2009 (UTC)
- Nero also used the time to repair the Narada and equip it to be a planet-killer. – Crimsondawn hears you... 23:21, 11 May 2009 (UTC)
- From what I've heard, in the deleted scene mentioned above, the Narada is badly damaged after the Kelvin rams it, and its captured by Klingons - the crew sent to Rura Penthe, and they escaped just prior to Spock's appearance. --- Jaz 18:43, 23 May 2009 (UTC)
- Nero also used the time to repair the Narada and equip it to be a planet-killer. – Crimsondawn hears you... 23:21, 11 May 2009 (UTC)
- Jaz is correct. The writers have stated (and it is implied in the film) that the Narada was captured by the Klingons following the Kelvin attack. Nero and the gang spent most of the next 25 years at Rura Penthe, waiting for the right moment to escape, reclaim the Narada, and capture Spock when he arrives through the black hole. This was the meaning behind Nero's line "The wait is over", which was in one of the trailers but cut from the film. It's stated in the movie, however, that the Narada destroyed 47 Klingon warbirds after being retaken by Nero and his crew. --From Andoria with Love 22:30, 23 May 2009 (UTC)
- Shouldn't the battle with the Klingons be added to the Flight of the Narada links then? Archduk3 03:10, 27 May 2009 (UTC)
- If we knew more about the battle, I would say yes. Right now, all we know is that the Narada destroyed 47 Klingon warbirds. That doesn't make for much of an article. :-/ --From Andoria with Love 03:58, 27 May 2009 (UTC)
- In a scene deleted from the movie, it's revealed that the ship attacked Rura Penthe, but that was near the end of the 25 years. Beyond that, the ship probably just did things that would help out Romulus, like discovering lithium on Delta Vega and what not. --From Andoria with Love 22:32, 11 May 2009 (UTC)
Meaning of the name Edit
I think an interesting piece of information to be added both to this article as well as to Nero is the real-world meaning of those words. "Nero" is Latin for "black," while "narada" is Latin for "shadow." --KenoSarawa 19:43, 18 May 2009 (UTC)
- Actually 'niger, nigri' is Latin for black. Lord Hyren 07:47, 20 May 2009 (UTC)
- On top of that real world speculation as to intent is not allowed on this site. And it was stated somewhere about keeping with the Roman theme of the Romulans. — Morder 07:50, 20 May 2009 (UTC)
- So what about the background information on the Star Trek: Nemesis page about the Romulan names there being in reference to Chinese names? -Italianajt 16:31, 29 May 2009 (UTC)
- On top of that real world speculation as to intent is not allowed on this site. And it was stated somewhere about keeping with the Roman theme of the Romulans. — Morder 07:50, 20 May 2009 (UTC)
Hulk Reference? Edit
I could swear I heard Nero refer to one of his crew members as D'Hulk. Did anyone else catch that? -126.96.36.199 22:36, 25 May 2009 (UTC)
- If you know what scene it would greatly help in narrowing down a reference. — Morder 22:40, 25 May 2009 (UTC)
Don't remember exactly when, but I think it was when Kirk and Spock boarded the ship. It was definitely later in the movie -220.127.116.11 22:45, 25 May 2009 (UTC)
- Nero never named any of his officers except for Ayel. --From Andoria with Love 05:43, 26 May 2009 (UTC)
Appearance Edit
Why does this ship look nothing like any Romulan designs of the 24th century? Instead of a bird-inspired greenish ship, we have a black Christmas Tree/Squid design.22.214.171.124 16:15, 2 June 2009 (UTC)
- We don't know that every single ship was modeled after a bird. As for why it looks like a squid, there is no on-screen explanation but in the official prequel comic, it's explained that the Narada was just a small, simple mining ship that was outfitted with Romulan-designed Borg-retrofitted technology following the destruction of Romulus. This is why it looks like some kind of monstrosity rather than a mining vessel. --From Andoria with Love 17:42, 2 June 2009 (UTC)
Which header to use Edit
Should this article have a "new timeline" header on it, or the one for "multiple realities" since it covers the Narada's prime-timeline origins? It seems somewhat borderline since it's only one little tidbit of info that's not from the "new timeline". -Mdettweiler 04:10, September 25, 2009 (UTC)
- While our information is limited, it did exist in the prime timeline. Use the multi tag. --OuroborosCobra talk 04:11, September 25, 2009 (UTC)
Good point. BTW, should Ayel have the same treatment (even though it currently has "new timeline") since the guy came from the prime timeline as well? -Mdettweiler 04:13, September 25, 2009 (UTC)
- I'd say, yup :-) --OuroborosCobra talk 04:19, September 25, 2009 (UTC)
Mining Vessel? Edit
I really think that is it inaccurate to classify this vessel as a mining vessel. I say this for two reasons:
1. Nero told Pike that: "In my time, where I come from, this is a simple mining vessel". That statement implies that it had become much more. It was a simple mining vessel in his time. Now it is much more.
2. Well... look at it! A mere mining vessel? Looking like that? With that kind of arsenal? Yes, it started off as a mining vessel, but it became a lot more. I think it should be termed a Romulan starship that had previously been a mining vessel. – Crimsondawn Talk yuh talk 00:10, December 17, 2009 (UTC)
- It's not inaccurate, since he did say it is a mining vessel. The meaning behind Nero's dialogue ("In my time, where I come from, this is a simple mining vessel.") was that even a simple mining vessel was a threat to the ships of the 23rd century. In the 24th century, he was hardly a threat, but in the 23rd century, with the outdated and less-powerful technology and ships of the time, his mining ship can cause great destruction, fear, and chaos. It was also a reference to the ship's change in purpose: it was no longer used as a mining, but as a machine-of-war. It was still a mining ship, though, it's just that it was more powerful than anything in the 23rd century. EDIT: Having said that, stating that it was a Romulan ship once used as a mining vessel wouldn't hurt the article, but I don't think it's necessary. --From Andoria with Love 00:19, December 17, 2009 (UTC)
I see your point. All the same, it does strike me as odd that the scariest looking ships made by the Romulans were only mining vessels. This thing makes a warbird look like a pushover. – Crimsondawn Talk yuh talk 00:27, December 17, 2009 (UTC)
- Well, I think the writers intended it to be a modified mining vessel. This idea was expanded upon in the Star Trek: Countdown comics, where the tiny Narada is outfitted with ... something that made it bigger, scarier, and more powerful. I forget what it was, but it was some clandestine hi-tech thing that used Borg nono-technology incorporated with Romulan technology. Alas, none of this is canon, and I'm not 100% sure whether the writers intended the ship to be a modified mining ship while they were working on the script or whether that idea came later. I think their initial idea was to have a ship that would be relatively nonthreatening in the 24th century nearly bring the Federation to its knees in the 23rd century. But this is all speculation on my part. --From Andoria with Love 00:34, December 17, 2009 (UTC)
Borg upgrades mentioned in "Vessel Simulator" extras Edit
Just going through the Blu Ray extras disc and if you go the "Narada" and select the "Hull", it mentions how the Narada was upgraded at the Vault and with retrofitted Borg nanotechnology...all the stuff from Countdown. So, if this history of the Narada being part-Borg is on the Blu Ray/DVD extra does that mean it's not apocrypha, and should be placed in the background section? – The preceding unsigned comment was added by 184.108.40.206 (talk).
- Apocrypha is part of the background section, so it's already in the background section. If you are asking if it is canon, and should be in a canon section of the article, then no. The DVD/Blu-ray extras aren't canon either. --OuroborosCobra talk 02:26, December 30, 2009 (UTC)
- There is that little italicized bold box thingie that has outside of in-universe descriptions in the middle of articles. Of course, I have no idea where that would be integrated. I just thought it was interesting that it was pointed out about it's Borg origins on the Blu Ray which would probably have a wider audience than the comic. – The preceding unsigned comment was added by 188.8.131.52 (talk).
Sidebar correction Edit
I had to correct the sidebar from "starship class" to "starship". By doing so, some information was changed and other lost. What was lost was an "Active" entry which normally only applies to starship classes anyway, so no big concern. Other than that, the sidebar now stated "Destroyed (2258)", and we perhaps should discuss if that's what we want, or what we want instead.
Before changing the sidebar template to allow "random" information to be entered, I think this (a starship existing in two different timelines/realities) is enough of a special case to perhaps not use the sidebar for information that needs an additional explanation. Perhaps we should just put "Lost (2387)" there and claim that to be the "prime universe" information. -- Cid Highwind 14:14, December 17, 2010 (UTC)
Narada refit issue Edit
There's a big problem with the notes on the Star Trek Blu-Ray's Ship Simulator. It states that the Narada was refitted with advanced technology by the Romulan Empire once their planet was destroyed, but when did they have time for that? The Narada pursued Spock immediately after the latter failed to save Romulus, and they were both pulled into the black hole created by the Red Matter. I'm forced to conclude that whoever wrote that nonsense is an amateur and that the more likely scenario, that the Narada's armament may have actually been modest in its time but utterly deadly in the past, is the correct one.
TPWave 00:15, January 24, 2011 (UTC)TPWave
- It's all covered in the Countdown and Nero comics. The stuff on the Blu-ray was referring to the events of those stories, also written by the script-writers of the movie. -- sulfur 00:19, January 24, 2011 (UTC)
- Where in the movie is it stated that Spock destroyed the Supernova kind of immediately after the destruction of Romulus? The Sequence does not exclude the possibility that there all this happened within two or three days. Plenty of time to add state of the art weapons to a mining vessel (for certain in a movie, where black holes lead back in time, mysteriously disappear after a planet is destroyed, crush entire planets but a shp can go through).220.127.116.11 11:20, January 24, 2011 (UTC)
Size Confusion About The Narada Edit
Just how big is the Narada? I get 3 size figures from it: 8 kilometers, 10 kilometers, and 30,737.3 feet (9,368.7 meters) from the Blu-Ray DVD. Which one is it? Meste17 (talk) 15:10, October 2, 2012 (UTC)
- You've stated all the figures that have been given for its size by various sources, according to this article. No figure was given in canon. 31dot (talk) 15:22, October 2, 2012 (UTC)
Weapons of the Narada Edit
Just how many weapons (e.g. Missile launchers) are on the Narada? 18.104.22.168 14:55, February 27, 2013 (UTC)
Countdown Canon Edit
Ok, so. I am well aware this is touched upon on the talk page already, but that was back when the movie came out in 2009. Now, four years later, I want to know if it has ever officially been established that the Narada upgrade in the comics was ever considered canon.
I know Orci said it was, but he is just a writer and has no say in what is actually considered canon. The right holders to the franchise have that say so. As far as I know, anything that is not an officially licensed tv show or film is considered non canon.
For example, the canon goes: TOS, TAS, TOS Films, TNG, TNG films, DS9, VOY, ENT, and Reboot films. If it is non of those, I was under the impression that it was not considered canon.
So to sum it up, is the comic version of Narada canon, or can we assume that for some reason the ultra powerful octopus looking Narada is the way it has always been? I am open to accept either version with confirmation.--Rprince418 (talk) 16:38, February 28, 2015 (UTC)
- While you can consider whatever you want as part of the Star Trek universe, here on Memory Alpha comics are not considered valid resources; please see the content policy. We only deal in what was seen on a TV/movie screen for in-universe article content. Memory Beta does have a much wider scope of content they consider in-universe (books, comics, games). 31dot (talk) 00:44, March 1, 2015 (UTC)
Thank you for your answer. While I appreciate the info, I am actually well aware of Memory Alpha's personal policy as well as the existence of Memory Beta. My understanding of Alpha's policy is that it stems from the official Star Trek stance on what is or is not canon. Really my question was about whether or not anyone officially authorized to say if something is or is not canon has ever commented on the Narada.
Basically I just needed a yes/no answer. So basically, yes from the info we are given all Narada type mining vessels always look like giant metal death squids and the smaller version from the comic never happened. Am I correct?--Rprince418 (talk) 04:01, March 1, 2015 (UTC)
- Thank you. That makes me feel better about not buying the comic to get the full story.--Rprince418 (talk) 05:25, March 2, 2015 (UTC)


text:
Today is ANZAC Day here in Australia. It is the day when we honour our soldiers for their sacrifice and commitment to our wonderful nation.
This year is especially important as it is the 100th Anniversary of the landing at Gallipoli in Turkey in 1915 during WWI.
You can read more about ANZAC day at these posts in previous years, here and here.
My photo above is from last night's AFL game, as it was ANZAC eve, there were a number of ceremonies before the game. Traditionally, at the start of every game, the official cheer squad for each team make a large banner for the players to run through. They are a massive undertaking and usually have some pithy saying on them. Last night, there was only one banner, uniting both teams under the words "Lest we forget" - it looked amazing!
It was quite moving, especially when the Last Post was played.
Our footy team is the Richmond Tigers, can you see all of the clever light play on the side of the stands?
I hope that you enjoyed this year's ANZAC pics,
Thanks for stopping by everyone,


text:
Click for details.
April 15: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
April 16 & 17: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
April 22: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
April 23 & 24: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
The 40 hour class is taught over two weekends at IMCR Dispute Resolution Center in Bronx County by Stephen E. Slate, Executive Director and Certified Mediation Trainer by the Office of Alternative Dispute Resolution & Court Improvement of the State of New York. Most of the classes are in English, however, since IMCR prides itself on being a bilingual organization, at least one course a year will be taught in Spanish.
The cost of the course is $850. After completing this training, individuals may be eligible to participate in an apprenticeship program at an additional cost, at IMCR's discretion. REGISTER by clicking here: website.
Registration payments can be made online, by mail or in person no later than April 17, 2016.
Early Registration: Register by April 8, 2016 and get a $150 discount.
This forty hour training is held over two consecutive weekends (Friday - Sunday) and at the end, participants will receive a Certificate of Attendance. The course emphasizes a hands-on approach while addressing current trends in community mediation. The latest developments in the field are discussed as well as strategies for successful implementation. This workshop is designed to enhance your negotiation skills, broaden your point of view and provide you with the necessary tools to improve your own relationships and those of others. The experience is educational, empowering and experiential.
Objectives of the Basic Training:
* To empower participants in the use of mediation as a principled process for dealing with conflicts and finding resolution for interpersonal disputes in all paths of life.
* To develop an awareness of the effectiveness of the mediation process and to promote its usage as a positive means for resolving disputes
* To share valuable skills that will transform the participant's attitude toward conflict and interpersonal relations.
* To provide standards of practice in the resolution of interpersonal disputes.
1/22/2018Negotiation versus Mediation
1/8/2018Mediation and Marriage
1/2/2018When Metaphors Meet Manure: Mediation as a Good Agricultural Practice
3/26/2018 » 3/28/20183 Day Commercial Mediation Training
3/27/2018Neuroscience in Mediation and Negotiation
3/27/2018Charlotte Carter's Retirement Party
4/13/2018"Motivational Interview Training"
4/18/2018ACCESVR -Mediation Training
New York State Dispute Resolution Association, Inc.
4 Pine West Plaza, Suite 411, Albany, NY 12205


text:
I'm looking for a level 90 Giratina. I'm willing to trade a level 70 Mewtwo, a level 70 Rayquaza, or a Regice/Regirock with some SWEET items for any of them, and I'll throw in any breedable pokemon as well to sweeten the deal.
I'm looking for a level 90 Giratina. I'm willing to trade a level 70 Mewtwo, a level 70 Rayquaza, or a Regice/Regirock with some SWEET items for any of them, and I'll throw in any breedable pokemon as well to sweeten the deal.
Pearl friend code: 5412 6582 1599
Name: Ignotus
Platinum Friend code: 0345 5194 7273
Name: Adama
492 legit pokemon and proud of it. WIFI is back! Lets trade!
Got a Lvl 70 untouched Giratina. I usually don't use Legendaries, so this is up for trade. Actively seeking Spiritomb, but will consider all offers including legendaries I don't have in my Dex. Please LMK ASAP. Thanks for your time.
Edit: I now have the Spiritomb, but am still considering all offers for the Giratina. If anyone's interested in it, gimme a buzz by PM. L8r for now.
Last edited by mrgamesmaster; 23rd February 2008 at 5:33 AM.
"That was the worst strategy ever! Buy an official book!" - Anakaris, DarkStalkers 3
Need help w/trade evos. LMK if interested. Also...suggestions for last slot on team are welcomed.
Looking for adamant UT giratina pm me please, I have quite a few legit shinys to offer.
I'm looking for a Timid Nature Giratina. Untouched
I have plenty to trade back. I shall list them, and the lvl.
Absol - 60
Murkrow - 46
Mightyena - 20
Sneasel - 47
Poochyena - 13
Sableye - 60
Dusclops - 51
Misdreavus - 68
Ghastly - 13
Moltres - 2, 50, and 58
Arcanine - 32
Blastoise - 56
Horsea - 13
Crawdaunt - 65 and 46
Seadra - 34
Venusaur - 49
Grovyle - 19
Grotle - 18
Nuzleaf - 31
Mewtwo - 100
Ursaring - 46
Zapdos - 2, 50, and 53
Electabuzz - 32
Groudon - 64
Flygon - 63
Golem - 30
Regirock -40
Tyranitar - 100
Shieldon - 20
Lileep - 20
Dodrio - 38
Nincada - 6
Shedinja - 21
Combee - 6 (male)
Articuno - 2 and 60
Registeel - 40
have a quirky shiny giratina for trade
pm me offersss
Looking for a shiny giratina!
i have a level 71 giratina, willing to trade for any legit:
Last edited by thesqudge; 12th March 2008 at 4:23 PM.
I posess a level 71 Giratina. This may be a humble request, but I am either looking for a Magby/Magmar with Magmarizer or an Electivire. I don't care about EV's for Magby/Magmar but I would like Electivire to be trained a bit in Sp.Atk.
EDIT: Perhaps a shiny Garchomp/Gible with Outrage or Metagross. Nature doesn't matter, nor do EVs and IVs
Last edited by Essencewing; 16th March 2008 at 9:48 PM.
Name: Kuroma
Pearl FC: 4467-9690-5987
White FC: 5157 2229 1680
Shameless self-promotion for page: http://www.fanfiction.net/u/2897778/Essencewing
i need a giratina, any nature, any level. i have legit shinys & lv 70+ pokemon to trade.
Looking for a (shiny) Giratina UT. Doesn't really matter. I've got UT Manaphys and non UT Deoxys'.
Platinum FC: 3567 0055 7338
I'll always want to battle.
My (preferred) rules - YouTube (suscribe if you want lol)
Looking for a untouched Timid Giratina and other shinys legend sthat have good nature will trade two shinys for them.
Here is my shiny list:
3 ralts
2 lavitar
shiny skarmory
shiny marill
2 pichu
2 meditite
I have a UT lvl 70. Giratina for trade.
(I Also have UT Dialga, the 3 Lake Pokemon, Heatran, Cresselia and Rotom for trade)
I'm looking for any of the following pokemon:
Nidoran Male, lowest possible level (With a Moon Stone), Adamant Nature, with good IV's in attack.
Doduo (Female) lowest possible level Adamant Nature, with good IV's in Attack/Speed
A Male from Dragonite family that knows outrage.
Eevee (Female), Lowest Possible Level, Timid nature, with good IV's in Speed/Special Attack.
A Female Piloswine, Adamant Nautre, Lowest Possible Level, with good IV's In HP/Attack. Has to either know ancient power or have a heart scale attached.
A Female Cubone w/ Thick Club, Lowest Possible Level, Adamant/Jolly Nature, with good Attack IV.
A Female Jolly Scyther, Lowest Possible Level, with good IV's in Speed/Attack
A Female Impish Scizor, Lowest Possible Level, with good IV's in Speed/Attack
If you have any of the pokemon I'm after then PM me please.
Diamond Friend Code: 0559 4777 0772
Trainer Name: Mike
Wanted Pokemon: Bulbasaur (Shiny), Charmander (Male) W/Bellydrum, Farfetch'd (Female), Phanpy (Male) W/Flail, Turtwig (Female/Impish) + (Male) W/ Wood Hammer
Wanted Items: Heart Scales, Leftovers, Life Orb, Choice Band
Pokemon for Trade: All Starter Pokemon, Dratini, Doduo, Cubone, Swinub, Uxie, Mespirit, Azelf, Heatran, Giratina & Cresselia
looking for a ev'd giratina
i can trade anything, pm me if interested
looking for an UT impish/bold/modest/careful giratina with good IV's in the needed stats... have these to offer:
Marowak (Jolly)
Shuppet (Quirky)
Regirock-Sassy (or another one which is hasty)
Regice-Calm (or another one which is timid)
Registeel-Relaxed (or another one which is gentle)
26/26/26/30/18/6 Hidden Power Fighting 70!!
Groudon-Brave (or another one which is calm)
Kyogre-Modest (or another one which is careful)
Rayquaza-Timid (or another one which is naughty)
Raikou-Mild (or another one which is naughty)
30/0/1/0/0/0 (yes, it is bad)
Heatran- Quiet (lvl 100)/ Relaxed (lvl 75/100)
All the natures of Abra (w/ synchronise)
All the natures of Ditto
All the Pokemon before Sinnoh (except event legendaries)
All the Pokemon of Sinnoh (except event legendaries)
All THE STARTERS! (even Johto)
All TMs 1-50 (except sunny day)
All Berries (except stat rasing ones like Salac, Petaya etc...)
All evolution stones
All other misc items (even d/p ones)
Masterballs I have as well.
PM me for details... thx
Im looking for a shiny Giratina. I am offering a UT shiny Palkia, a UT Latias, and two more Palkias: Lv.80 and Lv.100.
I need another shiny Giratina or Cresselia.
Last edited by Tyrone; 11th April 2008 at 3:47 AM.
White 2: 0777-5568-1398
XBL: IX Phantom IV
I have a lvl 70 UT giratina for grabs, lonely nature.
Looking for _any_ legendary from johto/kanto except raikou/articuno.
Looking for shiny giritina. PM me offers
Black FC: 0389 8190 9655
Have a Impish Giratina for trade (lv 77). I'd like to trade it for another non-sinnoh/non-kanto legendary.
For Trade: Untouched Lvl 70 Giratina (Jolly Nature, Hates to Lose)
Looking for: The legendary birds (Articuno pref. ((My dream is to have a shiny one ;~; but I know that's pretty unlikely :P)))
Other trades will be accepted if they are within reason. ^-^
Thanks in advance!
Last edited by Anulae; 19th April 2008 at 5:16 PM.
Offering: Lvl 70 UT Giratina Jolly Nature
Want: Suicune, ev'd pokemon, Thick club, otherwise any decent pokemon
Trainer Name: JIEMUZU
Trainer Code: 4983-1550-6834
ut giratina for trade pm, me with offers
4th Gen UU team:
I have a level 71 Giratina, can be UT; I have berries.
I'm looking for an UT Rayquaza, if Shiny I can add in an Entei as a bonus.
PM me if interested.
I am able to breed any starter, send me a PM with the name of the pokemon you want, I'm mainly looking for trio legendarys and small pokemon such as butterfree and bedrill, ekans etc.
girantina 4 sale
want- lugia mew or ho-oh pm me
Black FC: 0304-7399-2300
Black 2 FC: 4642-6874-1410
Have a Level 70 untouched Modest Giratina. Looking for a Lugia (nature is of no importance),Suicune, or Celebi (hey, worth a shot).
PM me if interested.


text: tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4369788996101277242.post4172751262415936113..comments2017-06-03T14:56:05.950-04:00Comments on Documenting the Details: Research Trip - Rocky Mount Cemetery, Troup County, GeorgiaLinda firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4369788996101277242.post-86206782839694782642014-05-10T22:35:50.100-04:002014-05-10T22:35:50.100-04:00Sorry, I don't have access to the book but it&...Sorry, I don't have access to the book but it's available in a number of libraries. Try searching for the title in World Cat for the closest location to you. Linda McCauleyhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4369788996101277242.post-46671563541882827012014-05-10T21:22:40.322-04:002014-05-10T21:22:40.322-04:00do you still have access to that book> I have ...do you still have access to that book> I have been trying to find out where my 4th great grandfather was buried in troup county. His name was Samuel Frankin Hamblett.<br />Erinne Kennedyhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4369788996101277242.post-3680887704545561172010-06-14T23:19:34.111-04:002010-06-14T23:19:34.111-04:00Like you, I have walked around a couple of inacces...Like you, I have walked around a couple of inaccessible cemeteries. We actually have one in Morgantown that was and now there is no way we can get in. I'm glad I made it in twice before a better fence was put in place. Nice research work on your part.lindaleehttps://firstname.lastname@example.com


text:
Having problems with your Kodak EasyShare DX4330 Digital Camera ?
Please step by step turn on and take still shot thank you
Answers :
try this
try this
Repair Help & Product Troubleshooting for Kodak EasyShare DX4330 Digital Camera
Tips for a great answer:- Provide details, support with references or personal experience .
- If you need clarification, ask it in the comment box .
- It's 100% free, no registration required.
Suggested Questions/Answers :
Please step by step turn on and take still shot thank you
Http://www.kodak.com/global/plugins/acrobat/en/service/manuals/urg00039/DX4330_GLB_en.pdftry this ... Kodak EasyShare DX4330 Digital Camera
I can not turn on my Canon power shot G9 digital camera, i recharged m both battries but still the same problem ( my Camera and Battries are about 3 years old ), not only i can't take pictures ( no lens retraction ) but even i can't see the pictures taken. no LED on. please help. Thanks Russ Beigy
This G9 problem is really common. These cameras develop a problem with screws coming loose inside and causing a short in the camera. The place that a lot of people go for help with this problem is: ... Canon PowerShot G9 Digital Camera
When i take a picture it works fine..but then i try and take another picture and it appears the whole functions of the camera is locked up..cant do anything..however the screen still shows a image.. to take another picture i need to turn off and turn on the camera again and then it will only allow me to take one picture then i have to turn it off and on again.. please help with this problem...im sure its something simple but it is very frustrating thank you
Firstable go on to your camera settings try looking around for the problem if this does not work get it repaired hope you have warrenty if you don't itll be a little expensive so goodluck:) and please rate this solution...\015\012But if this do ... Digital Cameras
I've got a tasco trail camera and I'm having trouble with the still shot mode. The video mode works fine, but the still shot mode does not. When I have the camera on still shot mode, it will take a picture and then shut off. The camera won't stay on without me having to turn it back on. Has anyone out there encountered this problem before? Thanks for your help.
... Digital Cameras
Hello there, i have had my tz15 for 18 months and have never had a problem it until now. I taking video at the time and then I went to zoom in and the lens started to do so maybe 1x, hesitated then retracted back into the camera as if it had been turned off and a message displayed on the white screen "Please turn camera of then on again". This doesn't work, i can still take photos but when i try to zoom the same thing happens every time. I was taking some shots and video of some electric arc we
I had the same problem. Tried on and off and press every button and it still tells me to "Please turn camera of then on again". I took my SD card out, turn it on in display mode, select menu, go to internal memory, erase all files in the intern ... Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ15 Digital Camera
Blank Screen I have a Sony Cyber-shot model #DSC-S40. The screen is bright white with an occational blur of the image I am aiming at. I have taken the batteries out several times and that cleared it up one time but has since went back to the white screen. I can still take pictures using the veiw finder but I can not see them on the screen nor can I access any menu functions. The camera still takes awsome pictures so I don't want to just throw it away. Please help! Thank You, Tim
I have been facing the same problem with same model and this is permanent problem it seems with this model (Sony Cybershot DSC S40). It causes because of the following:SYMPTOMSLCD display is either blank or WHITE. When the cabine ... Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-S40 Digital Camera
Hi, i bought this camera brand new in October and it has been used once or twice. Now when i turn it on and take a picture, the screen just oes black and turns itself off (with the lens still out). At first i thought it was batteries, so i tried new ones, the lcd states the battery is full but still the problem persists. Help please! Thanks
Take it back to the store where you bought it from and ask them what is going on with it. It sounds like to me the screen savers is kicking in too soon. ... Sony DSC-S930 Digital Camera
Hey there. I have a Fujfilm Finepix A820. Yesterday I noticed that when I turn it on and try to take a picture, as soon as I touch the shutter button to take a shot the camera turns off, but the lens is still out, it does not retract. My friends say this was the end of my camera. But I can do whatever I want with it, set it, watch photos I took before. Is it some kind of error, because of batteries or does it need a professional fix-up? Please help!
Fixing a Lens Error on a Digital Camera\012\012This has to be THE most common failure mode for a digi ... Fuji FinePix A820 Digital Camera
Lcd blurred I have a canon power shot a80 and when i turn it on and try to take a picture, on the LCD display i see a mixture of colour which is not even letting me see the image of the picture i would like to take. If i look through the lens and take the image, i am still able to view the picture I had taken if i set the camera on the view pictures. The mixture of colours on the LCD only shows when the camera is set on take the picture... and it doesn't even do it always. Thanks.
Canon will fix this camera if it is in the list of ccd defect. Contact canon.com for the Americas, or where you are. Call Service on the web page with the 800 number.http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=PgComSmModDisplayAct&am ... Canon PowerShot A80 Digital Camera
My fujifilm finepix camera gets stuck when i look through my pictures, so when i go to my library, my whole camera gets stuck and i have to take the battery out to turn it off. it still takes pictures, and it doesnt get stuck with picutures i take without the memory card...do i need a new memory card??? please help. thanks ^_^
The card is probably defective. \015\012But before buying a new card, try to format the card in the camera. Make sure you have saved all images first. Formatting will "reset" the card and delete all images.\015\012To format the card: Menu ... Fuji J150w Digital Camera
I have a Sony DSC-W40 cyber shot camera and every time i go to take a photo the display tells me to turn the power off and on again. I am able to look at old photo s that ive taken and everything else seems to work i just can't take a photo. Please help. Battery charged up over night. Thanks
... Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W50 Digital Camera
Camera stays on if I don't use zoom...I zoom slow or fast it still turns off n on on me. It has just turned off as well. Please help thanks Kev 10000 shots
Lens unit is bad,replace the lens unit or get it serviced. ... Canon PowerShot S3 IS Digital Camera
I got a cyber-shot camera for Christmas. I would like to be able to order prints of the pics I take. Every time I try to do this I get an error message that the picture has too low resolution. The camera was set at 12 megapixels and I still cannot order prints. Now it is set at 3 megapixels. Please help! Thanks, Mary
Hi Mary- Your camera is fine.. And you should be able to order prints no problem. The problem has to lie elsewhere. Begin by taking your camera to a walmart, a rite aid, or a staples to make a few prints and see how you do. Then call the co ... Sony Digital Cameras
Ust bought a sony cybershot DSC-W310 on December 19, 2010, and now we can't use it, every shot turns out to be blurred we even tried to transfer the images in our pc, still we get the same result. Honestly, I'm so upset right now, is there any way to fix this problem? ( our camera didn't fell, or even scratched nor bump to anything ) Please, I need answers, Thank you sooo much and Happy New Year
... Sony Cybershot DSCW310 Digital Camera
I am using Olympus Evolt-e-300 dslr for the last 4 years until recently occurs a problem,after taking a shot,black screen with message D:3C85 appears and read/write lamp with red light blinks continuously till camera was turned off and again on,although image was record I update the camera firmware through olympus website but to no use,it is still there,I also check the memory card it is perfectly fine(Sandisk Ultra 4GB 30mb/sec read/write speed) please advise what to do???
Hi,This is a common problem and discussed many times in different forums.This issue has been there for a while. This problem is related with the shutter and gear assembly. No doubt you would see many threads where either firmware update o ... Digital Cameras
I have a Panasonic Lumix DMC-LC50 and whenever i try to take a picture the lens comes out and automatically goes back in and then says "please turn off and on the camera again". I kept doing what it said but it keeps doing it so i bought new batteries but its still doing it. So how do i make it work again? Thanks, ANa
Hm.Maybe you should just stop being a **** and walking the streets at night so your parents can stop calling wondering where the ******** are you dumb ****.Oh yeah about the camera.I already have lots of pictures of your slutty *** so what the **** d ... Digital Cameras
My camera cannot turn on or off is only 3 months old tried what might be the problem? i tried to charge the battery nothing happened i tried to take the battery out and back on still it did not work. i need some help please. Thank u.
1. Remove the batteries from the camera and the memory card2. Batteries should be Li-Ion Rechargeable Digital Camera Battery KLIC-7001\015\0123. Verify batteries are inserted correctly4. Place the camera in Aut ... Kodak EASYSHARE M1063 Digital Camera
We have a Canon Power Shot A570 IS, purchased October 30, 2007. We have purchased new AA-size NiMH batteries for it but the problem remains. Whenever you turn it on it shows "Batteries Low" and shuts itself off. You might be able to take 1 or 2 pictures before the batteries low light comes on. I understand that lithium batteries will not work in this camera. Please advise. Thanks, Eileen
Alkaline are the only batteries to use in digital cameras such as yours. If you still get the same results with either or batteries the capacitor is giving out in the circuitry. The cost to repair this camera outweighs the cost of a new camera ... Digital Cameras
I have had the camera for a year and have had zero problems. Suddenly taking a picture was a sound in the flash and the camera shot down and it will not turn on. I have recharged the battery and I have also tried my charged up replacement battery. Since I've had the camera,I have never run the battery down Please help. Thank you
Sounds like a circuit blew...you probably need service. ... Nikon D40 Digital Camera with G-II 18-55mm Lens
I have a Canon Power Shot SD790Is DIGITAL ELPH and the camera keeps saying card error, card locked. I am aware there is a switch on the side of the card, and it is currently unlocked. When I turn the camera on however, it still says there is an error and that it is locked! Please help! Thanks.
HelloOk, here is something you can try:In your case the \015\012problem is not with the card but rather with your\015\012camera's card reader. This is a rather hard problem to fix yourself but\015\012here is what you can do. ... Digital Cameras
I own a Canon power shot SD790 IS and I've been using wonderfully for the past few months Last weekend when I turned on my camera to view some pics I noticed a little blue screen on the corner of my camera in when I take pictures and upload them to the camera the blue spot doesn't show up on the pictures thank God but it's on my LCD screen and it seems internal I don't know if it's dead pixel or a lens problem can this be fixed at home please help I can't send it back because I ordered it online
It seems to be a dead pixel, best thing would be to have it replaced from the Seller, else you can get it replaced with a new working lcd panel. This may be an expensive solution.Check whether you have a worldwide warranty from Canon, that will help ... Canon PowerShot SD790 IS Digital Camera
I have cannon power shot a95 camera. when I turned on today the lcd screen was blank and it takes black photoes. Working though as you can review past pictures. Changed the bateries and memory card. Reconfigured memor card also. The icons show on screen. The shutter is opening and the counter is advancing and flash working. please help me. thanks
Call support 1-800-828-4040 and describe your problem to them.They are going to send me a shipping tag for free shipping and will repair the camera for free if the problem is the CCD Image Sensor.Consumer Products Hom ... Digital Cameras
I turned on my cam to see the camera making everything look distorted on the screen and distorted when I actually take a picture. Every other function works fine (like the menu screens etc.) so it's not a screen problem so it might be a lens problem or something. Can somebody please tell me what's wrong? My camera is a Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-T3 if it helps. http://yfrog.com/0idsc03740sej Here's a picture of my laptop taken with this camera :( Thanks in advance
I'm afraid your camera is affected by the well known Sony CCD sensor problem - a large number of CCD chips manufactured by Sony between 2002 and 2004 were pron ... Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-T3 Digital Camera
I've had this camera for over a year, an lately when i take into the water the screen will turn black, it will turn on and take one or two pictures but i cannot see them. Today however it did that, but after letting it dry off, i tried to turn in on, it just sounded like it was turning on, then beeped a few times, The door is open, and it turns off. If i take the battery out it still beeps, Not sure what is going on here, Can anyone help? thanks
Are you taking it more than 10 feet underwater? It is only waterproof up to 10 feet underwater. It is also possible that there is a crack or hole somewhere in the case; a hairline crack could leak water in there. Let it sit a day without the battery ... Olympus Stylus 850SW Digital Camera
Shots taken Hi there, Please could you help everytime i take a shot a display / information about the shot taken appears on screen, it makes it difficcult to see the shot i've taken. How can i stop this display from appearing in the window everytime i take a shot? Thank you for your help.
It is useful for the pro to know the settings automatically at every exposure.But if you dont like you can avoid it by going through the menu.You select "No" to display info or preview ... Nikon D40x Digital Camera


text:
Acer's Ferrari One series of laptops have always been a very hignend, stylish and powerful range. Details from Macles have emerged of the latest version of the Ferrari laptop.
The upcoming model will be called the Acer Ferrari One FO300. Not a while lot is currently known about the Acer FO300 apart from that fact that it will be based on AMD's Fusion platform, and powered by the new and upcoming C-60, E-450, or E-300 APU.
Pricing and release date are also currently unknown, but we expect it to be available in Q3 or Q4 this year.
Be sure to check back later, as we will be updating this post when more information is available.


text:
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) -- Cardinal Edward Egan has called for the passage of women's health legislation that would exempt church-related employers from providing contraceptive coverage.
In pressing his case, Egan dismissed surveys that have found the many Roman Catholic women use contraceptives despite church teachings against the practice.
''The issue is whether or not the employer has to provide that type of insurance,'' Egan said. ''What the employee does is a matter of conscience.''
Egan's comments came as the newly installed cardinal, leader of New York's 2.4 million Catholics, made his inaugural lobbying trip to the state capital.
Earlier, a dozen Protestant and Jewish religious leaders lobbied against the ''conscience clause'' in the women's health bill that the cardinal supports.
The clause would allow an employer with a religious association, such as the Catholic Church, not to cover birth control if doing so would violate its religious views.
''This is a matter of justice for women,'' said the Rev. Tom Davis, a retired minister from Saratoga Springs who led a coalition of opponents. The group said the clause would allow an employer to legally discriminate against women.
© 2018. All Rights Reserved. | Contact Us


text:
Day 5: What I ate, cooked and felt during my week as a vegan.
Baguette with peanut butter. I'm sadly packing up to leave the cabin.
Leftover pasta (still good the next day).
It's been a long drive, and I'm too pooped to cook, so I head to Chipotle, where other vegans tell me they eat when they're in a hurry.
I get a burrito with pinto beans and rice after a sign in the restaurant tells me that they've changed their pinto bean recipe to eliminate bacon, so they're vegetarian friendly.
It's fine, it's food, it's vegan. I don't even miss the cheese that much at this point. Hot salsa helps.


text:
The problem of excess body fat causes obesity. People who are obese suffer from many different types of health risks such as high blood pressure, heart diseases, diabetes, osteoarthritis etc. People who take a diet rich in calories or fat suffer from similar problems. The problems are also linked to the sedentary lifestyle of people who may not get the opportunity to indulge in physical activities as they are into desktop jobs or have no time to exercise. The intake of steroid and psychiatric conditions can also cause it. There are many different reasons for weight gain and people who try to reduce weight by controlling a few causes may not be successful in doing so. To prevent weight gain natural products for weight loss such as Figura capsule can be taken. One can buy natural products for weight loss from trustworthy online stores to prevent weight gain in an unhealthy manner and loss weight effortlessly in a natural way.
Most citizen of U.S. do not consume adequate amount of fiber and this was reported in a study, by the University of Maryland Medical Center, that stated that the diet rich in fiber helps in reducing blood cholesterol and it also reduces the risks of heart diseases. The natural products for weight loss contain many herbs that are rich in complex compounds and these compounds can regulate weight and are known to provide natural fiber like effects on human body. Some of the herbs found in natural products for weight loss are Terminalia Chebula, Acacia Catechu, Coleus Aromaticus, Alhagi Maurorum etc. These herbs have rare natural compositions, and some properties of one of the herbs Acacia Catechu is mentioned below.
The herb Acacia Catechu helps in reducing the level of cholesterol in body and improving the digestive system. The herb helps in reducing skin rashes and inflammation in various parts of the body. The oral intake of the herb soothes the urinary disorders, digestive tract and respiratory tract. The herb is a sweetener which is rich in fructose and also works as disinfectant. It is effective in reducing weight as it is rich in adrenergic amine content that stimulates beta-receptors which helps in the breakdown of lipids in the body. This also promotes metabolism, and controls appetite.
Many natural products for weight loss contain an acacia powder that is already found in market, taken by people who want fiber soluble content which helps in increasing the loss of fat from the body. Acacia is used to prepare gum Arabica which is used by pharmaceutical companies for controlling deposition of plaque and for its anti bacterial properties. Gum Arabica can help in reducing body weight in six weeks if it is taken regularly. It is effective in reducing more than 2 percent of the body fat and it can also reduce body mass index. It is effective in reducing body fat percentage and can be used to treat obesity.
The natural products for weight loss, Figura capsule contains many other similar unique herbal extracts which not only reduces weight but enrich the body and flushes toxins out of it, to reduce unhealthy fat depositions in the body organs and promote healthy weight loss.
Article Directory: http://www.articletrunk.com
Read about Herbal Weight Loss Supplements. Also know Fat Loss Slimming Pills. Read about Natural Slimming Supplements.
Please Rate this Article
5 out of 54 out of 53 out of 52 out of 51 out of 5
Not yet Rated
Powered by Article Dashboard


text:
Saturday, August 14, 2010
News from Suede
Dear BPR,
Just wanted to follow up with some photos of the SUEDEsays™ for eCraft ™ dresses I designed using the new eCraft by Craftwell. It is designed for paper cutting but thinking outside the box I used the machine to create these three looks.
1) Butterfly Felt Dress. - I custom designed the tropical filigree pattern on the bodice to resemble lace. I used felt over the reverse side of charmuse to create this dress - along with a healthy dose of tulle. The butterfly skirt shows how 3-d effects can be utilized instead of always cutting things out.
2) Glitter Disco Mini Dress - I created a lace slip dress as the base and used the eCraft to cut out hundreds of circles and then stitched each one on by hand.. YIKES talk about a challenge!!!
3) Upside Down Tree Dress - I created a linen bustier style bodice and covered it with self adhesive wood veneer using the eCraft to cut those customized shapes that fit perfectly into the style lines. Then I made a raw silk skirt and created customized vine-like leaf shapes using the eCraft. Then I stitched the leaves down all over the 8 gore handkerchief hem line skirt to give it the perfect GAGA meets MADONNA look. Suede is sooo ready to dress the girlz!!!
Sending you lots of luv!!!
Click here for more from Suede!
Posted by Laura Kluvo at 11:00 AM
Labels: Suede


text:
Story highlights
- "Is there something that the Russians have on him," Murphy asked
- Critics said Trump recently suggested that the U.S. behaves similarly to Russia
(CNN)Sen. Chris Murphy said Tuesday that President Donald Trump's latest words comparing the United States to Russia are "as scary as it gets."
"This is as scary as it gets and they need to get to the bottom of what this is all about," the Connecticut Democrat told CNN's Alisyn Camerota on "New Day." "What is this strange relationship between Putin and Trump? And is there something that the Russians have on him that is causing him to say these really bizarre things on an almost daily basis?"
Trump appeared to equate US actions with the authoritarian regime of Russian President Vladimir Putin in an interview released Saturday.
Trump told Fox News' Bill O'Reilly that he respected his Russian counterpart.
"But he's a killer," O'Reilly responded.
"There are a lot of killers" Trump replied. "You think our country's so innocent?"
The President has been criticized by both Republicans and Democrats for suggesting that the American government behaves in a way comparable to Russia's.
"If you want to believe the worst here, if you want to believe that Putin is literally pulling the strings of this administration, then this is exactly how it would play out," Murphy said. "You would be making moral equivalences between Putin's killing of journalists, political opponents and U.S. military activities."
The lawmaker also said Trump has downplayed Russia's offenses in eastern Ukraine and hinted at withdrawing sanctions from Russia.


text:
Choose Your Support
Customer Support
Questions about your order or about the website?
Choose from the following:
Local Support
Questions about a product or a service you see on our site?
Choose from the following:
Offer valid: 1/1/18-3/31/18 Buy any 3 Polishing Kits get your choice of 1 LUS05 or 1 LUS06 Kit Free! ** Free goods must be of equal or lesser value. Free goods cannot be combined with other offers. Qualifying orders must be in a single transaction, multiple orders cannot be combined. To receive free goods email or FAX a copy of your Patterson Dental invoice(s) to Meisinger USA, 10200 E. Easter Ave., Centennial, Colorado, 80112. FAX to 303-268-5407. Offer valid 1/1/18 through 3/31/18. Invoices must be received by 4/30/18. Allow 4-6 weeks for delivery of free goods. Offers are for retail customers only. See your Patterson Dental representative for a complete selection of Meisinger products.
Promotion Expires: 3/31/2018
1 of each of the following: 9762M-040-RA, 9769M-140-RA, 9769F-140-RA, 9762F-040-RA-GREY, 805F-014-FG, 862F-010-FG, 830F-021-FG
Auto Free Good
Advantage Promotion
My Catalog
My Catalog (Rep)
On Formulary
On Contract
Hazmat-No Charge
Additional Information
Schedule 2 and 2N
Schedule 3, 3N, 4 and 5
List 1
Prices in Green indicate discounted price.


text:
This editorial notes several key indicators of record growth in Australian telecommunications, as the backdrop to the second issue of this multidisciplinary policy Journal. The growth in social connectivity and 'big data', together with the rapid evolution of new infrastructure technologies, all pose interesting challenges for good policy making – and for keeping up with new developments
Two new members of the Editorial Board; TelSoc's first year; and Australia's hunger for networked data.
On behalf of the Editorial Board, authors and readers of the Journal, the recently appointed Managing Editor Mark Gregory thanks the outgoing Managing Editor Peter Gerrand for his leadership, scholarly editing and hard work over the past 21 years.
ajTDE is a new journal addressing the role of telecommunications in the rapidly growing global digital economy and Australia's place in it.
Papers cover Universal Service, legacy telecommunications equipment the rollout of Ultra-Fast Broadband in New Zealand. How to ensure that legacy telecommunications equipment is identified, upgraded and connected to the National Broadband Network or replaced. An update on the provision of reliable telecommunications to Antarctica and how Ericsson is celebrating the milestone of being a significant contributor to Australian telecommunications over the past 125 years.
Some departing words from the Journal's Managing Director, Peter Gerrand, in stepping down from the role of Editor-in-Chief of the Telecommunications Journal of Australia and its successor, the Australian Journal of Telecommunications and the Digital Economy, after 21 years in the job.
In this issue we consider how telecommunication companies around the world have been disrupted by the demand for improved network speeds, capacity and reliability, and the growth of the smart device manufacturers that have become more closely linked with the handful of global digital giants. The pace of change has increased, if that is possible, and it is not unthinkable that further consolidation of the telecommunications market might occur in the next decade.


text:
Phantom Soldiers (1987)
Directed by: Teddy Page
Stars: Max Thayer, Jack Yates, Corwin Sperry
Language: English, Spanish, German, Polish (4tracks) | Subtitles: English, German, Hungarian
Country: Italy | Dvdrip
Also known as: Commando Phantom, Phantom Soldiers – Armee im Schatten
Description: Texas Ranger Daniel Custer leaves for Vietnam to find his brother Michael, a Green Beret Lieutenant who has been reported missing in action. Michael's squad was searching for a mysterious group of 'phantom soldiers' that had been using US-made arms for massacring villages and killing unarmed civilians. Daniel goes out on his own into the jungles of Vietnam to find his brother and stop these killers.


text:
LOVE IT ASK ABOUT EXTENDED LAYAWAY Neiger Brothers Old world beauty, this set goes back years and years. Workmanship....spectacular...design...spectacular...wearability....super spectacular.... there are 2 aqua navettes on each side of the bracelet, there appear to have been set when made by manufacturer.
High end for sure, absolutely fabulous, and so right for today's fashions.
Tons og golden chains make this so glamorous, set into a huge filigree heavy focal point sits faux jade cabochons and faux pink quartz, there are also square jade cabs and garnet colored chatons.
Clasp on bracelet is totally jeweled, push in disappearing clasp.
Bracelet measures 7 1/4 inches long by 1 inch wide the centerpiece measures 1 1/2 inches.
Necklace measures 16 1/2 inches long, the centerpiece is a slide and moves back and forth for you to place where ever you choose, maybe in the center, or on the side for drama.
From the centerpiece there are 3 tassels,and a tassel on the end opposite the adjustable hook.
Chain is absolutely exquisite on the necklace. Attributed to Neiger Bros Earrings are clips and measure 2 inches.
layaway available BREATHTAKING SET THAT YOU ABSOLUTELY LOVE,
5 other shoppers have this item in their Cart or Wish List
Old Hollywood Bling Be The Diva You Dream About When Only The Best Will Do.
Love It......Want It.......Put It In Layaway Make an Offer I cannot resist!!!


text:
Ubly remains perfect
Published 7:00 pm, Sunday, January 18, 2004
The Bearcats captured the Cass City Invitational, losing only one game on the day en route to their fourth tournament title of the season.
"I thought the girls played well all day," said Ubly coach Andy Gusa. "They really stepped it up when they needed to."
Ubly avenged last year's loss to Cass City in the finals with a 15-13, 15-7 decision.
"Cass City is a tough, well-coached team and it's always nice to come out on top against them," Gusa said. "They've been giving us some good battles the last couple of years."
The Bearcats advanced to the finals by rolling through pool play unbeaten. They picked up wins over Standish-Sterling (15-2, 15-0), Bay City All Saints (15-6, 15-5) and Richmond (15-6, 15-3).
In the semifinals, Ubly dropped the first game to Greater Thumb East rival Harbor Beach, 13-15, before recovering to win the next two, 15-6, 15-3.
Individually, Carrie Pichla led the Bearcats in three categories as she was 38-of-38 serving with 10 aces and 46 digs. She also had 24 assists.
Others with strong efforts included: Laura Puvalowski, who was 46-of-47 serving with 82 assists, Erica Philp, who was 49-of-51 serving with 65 kills and 44 digs, Julie Rutkowski with 11 blocks, 27 digs and 37 kills, Becky Philp with 10 kills, and Keri Klawon with 13 digs.
Ubly now turns it attention to the GTE schedule which begins on Tuesday at home with a makeup game against Brown City, and Thursday at Deckerville.
"This was a good tournament for us, but now we have to concentrate on the league," Gusa said.
Host Cass City didn't not experience a loss until the finals.
The Red Hawks who won the tournament last year had to settle for runner-up after losing to Ubly.
In pool play they beat New Haven (15-5, 15-6), Sanford Meridian (15-3, 15-7) and Harbor Beach (15-4, 15-5). In the semifinals, Cass City got by Richmond (15-6, 15-7).
Individually, Amy Howard had 35 assists, 23 kills and nine aces, Ashley Hendrick had 24 assists, 20 kills and seven aces, Mallory Powell had 26 kills and 36 digs and Kristi Fluegge had 30 digs.
Harbor Beach had a nice day advancing to the semifinals before losing to eventual champion Ubly.
In pool play, the Pirates picked up wins over Sanford Meridian (15-7, 15-5) and New Haven (15-2, 15-5) while losing to Cass City.
Individually, Kayla Kramer had 23 kills, 10 digs and eight blocks, Nichole Oglenski with 33 digs and nine points, Crysta Maurer had 32 assists, 17 digs and 12 points, Jacki Volmering had 25 points, 18 kills and six blocks, Jessica Elliot had 27 digs, 19 assists, 15 points and six blocks, Jenny Roberts had 20 digs and 14 points and Jolene Kirsch had 29 digs.
Harbor Beach moves its record to 6-8-2.
Ubly is looking for coaches
UBLY - The Ubly Athletic Department announces openings for varsity softball and junior varsity baseball.
Anyone interested should contact Dan Delamarter at (989) 658-8554 ext. 222.


text:
There was a big celebration on Sunday night at the 43rd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards after Shemar Moore ripped open the envelope, and announced the ABC's General Hospital was the winner in the biggest category of the night, Outstanding Drama Series.
For GH, this was their first victory in this category in five years, and the first win for its current executive producer, Frank Valentini. Following the GH victory, Valentini accompanied by his producing team and young cast members: Nicolas Bechtel (Spencer) and Brooklyn Rae Silzer (Emma), along with three-time Daytime Emmy winner, Maura West (Ava) chatted with Michael Fairman in the Winners/Press Room where they shared their reactions to taking top honors. Nicolas and Brooklyn also shared what it is like working with Valentini on the set in Port Charles, and more.
Watch the GH Drama Series victory interview after the jump! Then let us know what you thought of it … and if you are happy that the series took home the gold!


text:
Carissa Verkaik Becomes All-Time MIAA Scoring Leader in 85-62 Win at Adrian
Thursday, January 17, 2013
ADRIAN - It was quite a night for the Calvin women's basketball team and Carissa Verkaik.
Calvin used a 37-point performance from the senior All-American to pick up an 85-62 victory at Adrian College Wednesday night. With her 37-point performance, Verkaik (Holland/Holland Christian HS) becomes the all-time career scoring leader in MIAA history for conference games. Verkaik now has 1,055 career points in conference play, surpassing the previous MIAA record of 1,051 points set by Saint Mary's graduate Allison Kessler. Verkaik established the new mark in 56 games while Kessler did so in 64 games from 2004-to-2008.
The 37-point effort by Verkaik is also the third-highest of her collegiate career. She scored 39 points in a December 5 win over Purdue-Calumet in 2009 and later scored an MIAA single-game record 46 points against Adrian on February 17, 2010.
She is also nearing the 2,000 point plateau as she has 1,986 career points heading into a non-conference game against Rochester College Saturday afternoon at Van Noord Arena. Verkaik also snared 11 rebounds to record the 42nd double-double of her Calvin career. She also blocked three shots and collected three steals.
Calvin (14-1 overall, 8-0 MIAA) led 39-25 at halftime and used a 15-6 run to open the second half to put the game on ice.
Sophomore Breanna Verkaik (Holland/Holland Christian HS) - the younger sister of Carissa - also notched double-digits in scoring with 12 points.
Senior Julia Hilbrands (Grand Rapids/Grand Rapids Christian HS) added six points and 10 rebounds as Calvin held a 52-36 rebounding advantage.
Adrian was led in scoring by Casey Fougerosse with 16 points while Lauren Rhoads and Rachael Walker had 13 points apiece.
Saturday's game with Rochester College is slated to start at 3 p.m.


text:
We are currently sponsoring the following environmental causes through donations, prizes, gifts and time to aid in the growth and survival our natural environment.
Pacific Rim Whale Festival is a not-for-profit annual event supported by generous corporate and personal sponsorships. In it's 24th successful year, the Pacific Rim Whale Festival's fund-raising efforts benefit local marine field-based research initiatives, which in turn support the whales. West Coast Aquatic Safaris is the proud to be a corporate sponsor for this years event, so come visit us and celebrate the whales March 6-14, 2010


text:
There are no profiles who are due to come to Namsskogan in the near future, perhaps they are already here or have arrived today
This page seems to have little competition for you, setting up your advert here could really work well for you.
The Namsskogan municipality is part of the Nord-Trøndelag county, within the Namdalen valley. It lies in the centre of Norway, cut off from the sea, and was originally established as a municipality in 1923. Since then, the boundaries of the area have not changed. Its name is thought to mean "the woodlands around Namsen", which gives you an idea of the terrain of the area. It is a truly beautiful municipality, with many small lakes, forests, and stunning views. Why not take the time to explore with an escort in Namsskogan?
Namsskogan is such a peaceful area that camping is a must. There are many great campsites scattered around the area, though most fall along the E6, meaning accessing them is quite easy. There are two main sites to visit. The first, Elvaheim, is towards the centre of the municipality. The second, Nyheim, can be found further north. Both have great facilities available to you, making them excellent for first-time campers and camping addicts alike.
There are some amazing restaurants and diners in Namsskogan, with a traditional Norwegian diner in the north and a pub right on the edge of the municipality in the south east. Both of these locations are ideal for a date with a Namsskogan escort, with the relaxed atmosphere of both the diner and the pub helping to ease your nerves for the night.
A trip to Namsskogan isn't complete without a visit to the Namsskogan Family Park. This wildlife park allows you to get up close to over 30 species of animals and birds, and there are some fantastic rides and games for you to enjoy too! Why not check out the rollercoaster or the Toffingetarnet Tower? If you'd prefer a little peace and quiet, you could always take a boat out onto the Tronestjonna lake.
The Namsskogan escorts are all extremely beautiful and talented, but are they right for you? You may look at their profiles and notice that they provide a dominatrix service, which you do not want, or that they are a little too tall for your tastes. How do you find the escorts that are right for you without having to read every profile?
You could use the advanced escort search and allow us to do the hard work for you. The Escort Norway search lets you check through the escorts in a certain location to see which is a perfect match for you. Simply choose the location and your preferences, whether you want to meet a petite escorts or you want to enjoy a deep and relaxing sensual massage.


text:
Quick Look
Property brokered by
Get more listing details on brokerage site
Presented By:
+6 6 87 893 50 52
Email Agent
+6 6 87 893 50 52
Email Agent
Property DetailsLocated in the popular and well known Casuarina Shores development, these stunning contemporary styled two bedroom condominiums really do hit the spot. With a stylish design that creates the ultimate in privacy and luxury, these are very unique apartments.
Situated just 100 meters from the picturesque Bang Tao Beach on the west coast of Phuket, this development is not only home to chic apartments, but also communal facilities that include swimming pool, a fully equipped gymnasium and a sauna.
The apartment enjoys interesting layouts where the privacy seamless merges the internal with the external. With light chic tones all round and classy furnishings, the villa has a real contemporary and ultra-modern flavor that never fails to impress.
The apartment is set over a spacious 140sqm and comes equipped with two bedrooms, a European style kitchen, dining and living areas, alongside that very private balcony.
Also, with a location in Bang Tao, and just 100 meters from the beach, you will find that there is a nice selection of restaurants, shopping facilities and nightlife nearby.
This quality apartment is available to buy for 13 million THB.
Area Detailed Information
Area Weather
Area Cost Index
Area Property Prices
Additional Property InformationThis listing located in Phuket, Bang Tao has two bedrooms and two bathrooms. The property is presently priced for $416,702.
This property is listed by of Barry King - Prime Real Estate Phuket headquartered in Thailand.


text:
At The Gallery
Love Zimbabwe Charity held a reception for students from the University of Wales in partnership with it last week at the National Gallery of Zimbabwe. Love Zimbabwe Charity is an organisation that supports community projects in Zimbabwe with the aim of engaging different communities to achieve sustainable living for the community within its natural environment and African culture.
The reception was officially launched by the Minister of Rural Development, Promotion and Preservation of National Culture and Heritage honourable Abedinico Ncube.
"Zimbabwe remains committed to working with anyone around the globe provided he or she regards us as partners. Thus, culture cuts across race, religion, gender and political divide. Let's cherish and uphold the aspect of Ubuntu for the betterment of our people," said Ncube In a speech read on his behalf by the acting secretary in his ministry, Farai Mabhena.
"Working in partnership with the community, we have identified what they need to deal with the extreme poverty they're experiencing, and provide them with basic standards of living and work," said Martha Musonza-Holman the founder of Love Zimbabwe Charity.
She said Love Zimbabwe Charity supports community projects in Wales and Zimbabwe with the aim of engaging different communities to achieve sustainable living for the community within its natural environment and African culture.
The idea of the event was to link students in Wales and Zimbabwe for cultural exchange.
Ncube said that it is important to have cultural exchange programme which will foster a good relationship between Zimbabwe and Wales.
Love Zimbabwe Charity founder said as part of the programme the visiting students will tour a number of cultural and political institutions in and around Harare to have better understanding of the country.
"The visit by these Wales University students, Love Zimbabwe partners and trustees will help in community development issues.
"The tourism sector is also set to benefit as we believe this cultural exchange programme will help portray to the world the positive things happening in Zimbabwe at the same time strengthening the relationship between the two countries," said Mrs Holman.
Fair trade is an important aspect of their work as they are helping individuals and groups to start their own businesses, making African arts and crafts, and get a fair price for them.
"We established the art and craft market stalls in UK where products from Zimbabwean artistes are sold to accord them an opportunity to market their products taking into cognisance property rights in line with international standards while at the same time boosting the Zimbabwe Tourism sector," she said.
Chinamhora Community was chosen for the pilot project working with Love Zimbabwe and plans are at an advanced stage to spread the wings countrywide.
Chinamhora community has helped both parties to collectively identify what is needed to deal with poverty being experienced in the community providing basic standards of living
They are to participate in different workshops that include; batik, sculpting and bead ornament.
The event was attended by some representatives from National Museums and Monuments, National Gallery of Zimbawe, Tsoro Arts Centre Group of Marimba, and St Giles School band who provided entertainment to the audiences.


text:
Actress Anne Hathaway's boyfriend, an Italian businessman with a string of legal woes, turned himself in to New York police and was charged this week for writing bad checks.
Raffaello Follieri, 28, surrendered to police on Thursday and was charged with bouncing a $215,000 check.
"Follieri wrote a check in September, and the complainant tried to cash it a number of times. When he realized it could not be cashed, he filed a complaint on March 24," Detective Brian Sessa of the New York City Police Department told ABC NEWS.com.
When Follieri presented himself to police at the Midtown North station house, he was issued a desk appearance ticket for a Class B misdemeanor.
Police would not confirm reports printed in the New York Post that the check was made out to John Morrongiello, a real estate executive from New Jersey.
Follieri has reportedly been dating Hollywood ingénue Anne Hathaway, star of "The Devil Wears Prada" and "The Princess Diaries" since 2005, but her representatives would not comment on the arrest.
In 2007, real estate mogul Ron Burkle sued Follieri for misusing $55 million in a joint venture to buy and resell properties owned by the Catholic Church.
"The improper personal exchanges included, among other things, excessive use and inappropriate private jet travel for Follieri, his actress girlfriend and his father," the lawsuit reads.
In June, the Follieri Group stepped down as managing member of the joint venture with Burkle's Yucaipa Investments, according to the Wall Street Journal.
The young businessman was recently ordered to pay $240,000 to the Washington, D.C., public relations company that represented him in his court battle with Burkle. Additionally, the private jet company that allegedly shuttled him and Hathaway about, sued the joint venture for failing to pay $458,852 in chartering nine flights, reported the Post.
Follieri is chairman of the Follieri Foundation, which, according to the group's Web site, works to fund vaccinations for children in the developing world, and provide financial assistance to students receiving Catholic educations.
When contacted by ABC NEWS, Cyrus Vance Jr., Follieri's lawyer, said he was attending a funeral and unable to comment.


text:
- Home >
- Accessories >
- Power Tool Accessories >
- Screwdriving >
- Hex Bit Sets >
- Axminster Trade Bitz Screwdriver Strips Set of 4
The TiN coating greatly increases the wear resistance of these bits. These are standard series bits at 25mm long, designed for use in 1/4" hex bit holders. The colour coding by type (red for Pozi, blue for Phillips etc) makes it easy to find the right bit first time.
This set comprises four plastic strips each with 10 bits:
Pozi drive - 3 x PZ1 TiN, 5 x PZ2 TiN, 2 x PZ3 TiN
Torx drive - 2 x T15 TiN, 3 x T20 TiN, 3 x T25 TiN, 2 x T30 TiN
Phillips drive - 3 x PH1 TiN, 5 x PH2 TiN, 2 x PH3 TiN
Slotted bits - 2 x 4mm TiN, 4 x 5.5mm TiN, 4 x 6.5mm TiN
Own it? Review it! Be the first to tell everyone what you think about this product...


text:
Broadcasting: Does Mobile Matter?
With little research but plenty of hype, expectations remain that mobile TV will flourish at some point. When this will actually happen is less clear, writes Sarah Crawley-Boevey.
As the 50-inch flatscreen TV becomes a must-have for the modern home, it is hardly surprising that consultancy Deloitte has estimated the number of people watching television on their mobile phone will remain flat this year.
Broadcasters and advertising experts in the UK are divided over when and how mobile TV will reach its tipping point, but are united in their agreement that it is the broadcasting medium of tomorrow.
Determining when that tomorrow will actually arrive is a different matter. There is no doubt that the mobile phone is a vital tool for marketers - as a medium, arguably it offers the biggest and most interactive audience of any media. It already encompasses endless ad opportunities as a tool to surf the internet as well as for Bluetooth and SMS marketing.
Not surprisingly, broadcasters are keen to develop mobile TV as an advertising platform, whether through made-for-mobile video clips, viral advertising, live streaming or downloadable shows.
However, consumer uptake has been slower than some expected and the reasons are myriad. At the root of them, as ever, is money - marketers believe broadcasters should invest in the medium, but many are reluctant to do so without ad revenue.
While many marketers might be forgiven for thinking mobile TV is old news, the volume of headlines the industry has garnered has not been matched by significant investment in research into audiences and effectiveness.
The mobile television market has been years in the making, with the earliest forms emerging in the region of three years ago, but several factors have stymied the platform's progress.
Virgin Mobile launched the first broadcast mobile TV service in 2006 but it was available only on one handset, the Lobster 700, and poor consumer uptake saw the venture fold after 15 months.
Uncertainty in the market means the majority of advertisers, agencies and broadcasters are adopting a wait-and-see policy on mobile TV According to, Andy Wasef, emerging platforms director at Mediaedge:cia, the situation is a vicious circle. 'In order to have ad-funded programming, advertisers want to see viewing numbers,' he says. 'To get numbers they need to build a user base with free content, but to make content free, broadcasters need advertisers on board.'
Most mobile phones sold today are 3G-enabled, allowing access to television content. But Wasef believes the mobile phone operators have been too keen to recoup some of the costs of this technology, which has backfired. 'Operators have overestimated what users will pay to receive this service,' he adds.
Not only has 3G capability meant financial outlay for the operator, but the technology has been criticised as a means of streaming video. The target audience, the commuter, is constantly on the move, meaning their phone's signal strength can change and adversely affect the feed.
The BBC's hugely successful iPlayer is available on Apple's iPhone, which can run on wi-fi. Tanya Blacher, creative head of digital at Virgin Media TV, has pitched this service as the most likely victor in the battle of the mainstream broadcasters.
'The combination of compelling and rich content with its resources means it could break through first,' she says. 'But I still think it's unlikely that there will be masses of people watching a full-length soap opera on their phone.'
Agencies are seeing limited interest in advertising around mobile television, but are in little doubt this will pick up. Caroline Jones, head of mobile at Starcom, has noted increased momentum among clients.
'I had to fight to bring in clients 18 months ago, but people are much more interested now,' she says. 'Most clients are still on test budgets, but there are one or two who have embraced it. …


text:
It's time to put yourself in Martin Johnson's shoes and select your England team from the players named in the Elite Playing Squad last week.
The plan is to leave this running for a week or so, and then put together the ideal team based on The Rugby Blog readers' opinions. If we had done this before the EPS was announced, there might be some different options, but like Johnno, we need to work with the players we have available.
Tom Croft has been ruled out for at least the start of the Six Nations, so we are able to choose from Chris Robshaw and Phil Dowson, since it likely that one of them will be promoted from the Saxons squad.
Make your selections, and then leave any relevant comments below. Send this on to your friends as well – the more votes there are, the more Johnno will have to listen to us. Don't forget to press 'Vote' after each poll.


text:
The simple elegance of our pendant light from the Parker lighting pendant collection is a merging of classic appeal, contemporary elements, and rustic quality. Lending your abode a touch of refined charm, our buckeye bronze pendant light fixture displays an amber glass lamp, a lovely fixture in its unadorned state.
Radiating a lavish glow, our pendant lighting illuminates the classic beauty of your home decor. With its creamy tone, this light fixture imbues even the busiest rooms with an inviting air, while providing ample task lighting for any activity. Simply elegant, allow our Parker pendant light meets your modern lighting requirements and timeless aesthetic needs.


text:
Though we recognize their strength, resilience and contribution every day, each April our Armed Forces and the entire nation honors military kids with the Month of the Military Child.
It's often said that military children serve right alongside their parents. They endure many of the same transitions: navigating separation during deployment (or geo-bachelor tours), adapting to life when that parent leaves and returns home, frequent moves, making new friends, adjusting to new surroundings, and more. Though they tend to keep a smile on our faces and often help positively shape others' perspectives, sometimes it's difficult to determine how children are processing the latest changes in their lives—even the familiar ones (like moving!). The presence of protective factors can help lessen the negative effects of stress on children and families alike, building family resilience. Help your kids and family apply the 5 Principles of Resilience (Predictability, Controllability, Relationships, Trust and Meaning) to thrive through transition periods with these quick tips:
- Connect with the community (Relationships). Helping your kids get involved in social and extracurricular activities will lessen the stress of making new friends and getting acclimated with a new place, while providing a positive environment for expression. Social activities and peer connections can also be confidence-builders; military kids are often admired by their peers for their adaptability, sacrifice, and the "cool places" they've lived. A sense of belongingness is important!
- Explore their feelings (Predictability, Controllability, Trust). There are a lot of unknowns with deployments and PCS moves alike. Sit down with your children and explore their apprehensions. Making a plan for communication when a parent will be in a different location, teaching them about their new community and having open discussions can help kids regain a sense of control and promote trust. Get them excited about their upcoming changes while letting them know what to expect. They're more likely to adjust better to their new phase of life, and you'll have more peace of mind.
- Set an example (Meaning). Kids look up to their parents in challenging times, but that doesn't mean you have to be superhuman! It's important to show children that life's changes bring new opportunities and that setbacks are only temporary. Help them see the positives, while trying to remain level-headed. Lean on the support of friends and family, faith or laughter as medicine for stress relief. This will help your children learn positive ways to navigate stress and find greater meaning in life's twists and turns.
Most importantly, remind your kids that you admire their strength. Thank them and tell them you love them. Whether facing a change or navigating daily life, nurturing and affection are important protective factors at all times. Salute your Military Child!