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A couple dozen dinners ago I ran out of soy sauce mid-feed and consequently spent the next several days lying awake in bed trying to figure out just what kind of man I think I am.
I'm not a great long-term planner, so I try to compensate with intense focus on the short and medium terms. Sure, it would be nice to have retirement plans beyond "Wait, why can't you write about cherry brandy when you're 80?" and a 401k in which k equals quarters picked up while mopping barroom floors, but I trust that if I keep taking care of day to day business I'll stay in good enough shape to limp across the finish line. I realize that slow and steady doesn't actually win any races, but it's an effective approach to surviving them, and that's all I'm after. One foot in front of the other, the next bottle of soy sauce after the last bottle of soy sauce.
This is why my recent failure to accurately forecast the short-term soy sauce market left me so broken. I've accepted that my refusal to establish an underground condiment bunker will force me to buy soy sauce well past the age when most of my peers will be living comfortably off soy sauce dividends earned during their prime working years. So be that. But my plan only works if I keep my soy sauce shopping muscles finely tuned. How can I expect myself to be in sauce acquiring shape in older age if I'm already dropping the ball now?
This is where you might reasonably ask why Bottom Shelf research director Emily didn't buy soy sauce, either. That's because she has never once in her entire short-but-not-THAT-short life bought a bottle of soy sauce. Well, I suppose I'm not positive about her dark and dirty pre-me years, but in the 22 months we've lived together, I have purchased more tampons (one box), Diet Coke (one million cans), and bouquets of fresh flowers (I dunno, not a ton I guess, but not none) than she has bought soy sauce.
The arrangement isn't as unbalanced as it seems, though, because she earns a pretty good part of her keep with top-notch drugstore shopping. She keeps us well soaped and shampooed, and Iceland will run out of both ice and land before we run out of toilet paper. Lord, does that woman love to buy toilet paper. Which is a shame, because she sacrifices quality for quantity, and neither of us has bought Kleenex since winter, so I spent Sunday morning blowing my nose on the half-ply nonsense she's been stockpiling since she was old enough to toddle to her first CVS.
I have a brutal and uncommon cold that has rendered me incapable of breathing without snotting or speaking without whining, and the seasonally stupid timing means I had to confront the early stages without the proper medical devices. Emily has since procured Kleenex and NyQuil, but for the first several hours I had to get by on nothing more than prison-reject toilet paper and Mr. Boston Wild Cherry Flavored Brandy.
I have all sorts of cheap infection-fighters in my liquor cabinet, but in times of sinus trouble I try to veer toward brandy, because it comes from grapes, which come from fruit, and fruit is good for you. Since I was treating a particularly nasty cold, I doubled up on the fruit with some cherry, and the wildness of the cherry made me even more trusting of its medicinal qualities: I just read an article about how raw milk contains all sorts of helpful bacteria that blah blah et cetera raw and wild things make you live forever.
I try to avoid the cliche that this or that cheap hooch tastes like cough syrup, but I can think of no better description of Mr. Boston Wild Cherry. This stuff is rough. It tastes simultaneously sweet and sour, but not in the good soup way. It's more as if a cherry Pop Tart were dissolved in a vat of vinegar. The only reason I didn't immediately demand an FDA recall is that it has the decency to be 70 proof, so you only need a couple swallows to quiet your cough long enough to crawl back to the medicine man for a different prescription.


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text: top dawg 10,156 Report post Posted January 18, 2013 LINK The first paragraph pretty much makes the point (stick out like a sore thumb) The last time the Panthers used a first- or second-round pick on a defensive tackle was in 2001 on Kris Jenkins. It's no wonder that the team has been weak at the position since Jenkins left the team after the 2007 season. And then there is speculation about Gettelman's modus operandi: Don't be surprised if new GM Dave Gettleman, who came from the Giants, makes the position more of a premium. The Giants have stockpiled defensive linemen with great success the past decade, knowing the importance of a good rush and the ability to stop the run game. I am warming up to the idea. DT is not a sexy pick, but---like it or not---it's probably our single biggest need (though I know it's arguable). A beast of a DT would probably have a profound effect on our D-line. I certainly wouldn't cry about it if we hit a home-run with the first pick. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites


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Paul Ryan pick for VP draws a line in the sand for Catholic voters
Just when you thought the presidential election couldn't get any more polarizing for Catholic voters, along comes Paul Ryan.
For months, Ryan and his controversial budget proposal have been a hot topic of discussion among Catholics. Despite Ryan's claim that his budget priorities are influenced by his own Catholic faith and the church's social teaching, the U.S. bishops called his budget proposal a moral failure. Sister Simone Campbell of the social justice lobby group Network led the "Nuns on the Bus" tour earlier this summer to call attention to the failings of Ryan's plan and the need for policies that protect the poorest and most vulnerable members of society. Ryan certainly has his share of supporters, even among Catholics, but many consider him public enemy number one.
It seems only fitting then that he'd wind up on the presidential ballot as Mitt Romney's running mate opposite the other prime target for Catholic voters, President Barack Obama. Some Catholic voters have expressed strong opposition to Obama's policies since 2008, and the heat was turned way up this year. Catholic bishops fought against the regulations of the Affordable Care Act, including filing a series of lawsuits against the federal government, and individual bishops have both accused Obama of "strangling" the church and being in the same class of leaders as Hitler and Stalin.
Catholic voters who oppose President Obama because they believe he is an enemy of the church who is taking away their religious freedom are unlikely to vote for the president regardless of who is on the other side of the ballot. Likewise, those who believe Ryan is distorting church teaching to suit his own purpose while serving only the needs of the wealthy were probably not likely to cast a vote for the Republican nominee under any circumstances. So in the grand scheme of things, Romney's choice of Ryan is unlikely to shift the opinions of voters who long ago made up their minds about the election.
But it will fire up opponents of both parties and give them a lot more to talk about on the campaign trail in the hope of swaying undecided voters. Network has already gone on record in a press release by saying the selection of Ryan as Romney's vice presidential nominee "presents U.S. voters with the starkest election decision in years about the moral vision and future of our nation." Says Campbell, "Both our Constitution and our faith teach us that 'We the People' are called to care for one another, to have responsibility for each other. This year's election will present us with a critical choice. Do we want to favor the rich on the backs of people in need? Is that who we want to be?"
If there is any silver lining, it is that the bishops and other voices in the church now have clear targets on both sides of the fence to criticize. Though it won't make things any less political in the church, it might make the debate seem less partisan and more about issues that are critical to our faith. The rest will be up to the voters to decide.


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SANFORD, Fla., July 12 (UPI) -- A Florida jury recessed for the evening Friday without reaching a verdict in the second-degree murder trial of George Zimmerman in the death of Trayvon Martin.
The jury is to resume deliberation Saturday morning.
About 2 hours after the jury began deliberating Friday in Sanford, Fla., its six members asked Judge Debra Nelson for an inventory of all evidence exhibits, numbered and with descriptions. Nelson directed the court clerk to prepare a comprehensive list, the Orlando Sentinel reported.
Police prepared for possible unrest regardless of the verdict.
Zimmerman, 29, is charged with second-degree murder in the Feb. 26, 2012, death of Martin, who was 17 when Zimmerman shot him during a struggle. Zimmerman, a neighborhood watch volunteer, said he thought Martin was acting suspiciously as he walked from a convenience store to his father's fiancee's home in a gated community.
Zimmerman has pleaded self-defense.
The six-woman jury listened to 3 hours of closing arguments that began Thursday before retiring to the jury room, the Orlando Sentinel reported. Judge Debra Nelson ruled Thursday jurors could consider manslaughter in addition to the murder charge.
If convicted, Zimmerman could face life in prison for second-degree murder and a possible 30 years for manslaughter with a firearm.
Defense attorney Mark O'Mara said it's "more important that innocence be protected than that the guilty be punished" as he told the jury his client was innocent.
While the state had to show Zimmerman was guilty beyond a reasonable doubt, O'Mara said he was going to "take on the obligation of proving to you that my client is innocent."
He showed the jury a computer-animated re-enactment of what the defense contends happened the night Zimmerman shot Martin.
Admitting the animation was "somewhat made up," O'Mara said it "does give an idea, a perspective, that at least is consistent with the evidence presented in the case."
Nelson had earlier ruled the animation could not be presented as evidence during the trial, but allowed the defense to show it during closing arguments as a visual aid.
In his rebuttal, Prosecutor John Guy said Martin deserves justice.
O'Mara urged jurors not to make assumptions, cautioning them not to "fill in any gaps" that might favor the state's case.
Jurors heard the closing argument from Assistant State Attorney Bernie de la Rionda Thursday.
De la Rionda's argument was that Zimmerman, presumed innocent by the court, did not give the same benefit of the doubt to Martin.
Zimmerman "automatically assumed that Trayvon Martin was a criminal," de la Rionda told the jury in a 2-hour closing statement in the Seminole County Courthouse. "And that's why we're here."
Martin "was wearing a hoodie," de la Rionda said. "Last I heard, that's not against the law. But in this man's eyes, he was up to no good."
He pointed out Zimmerman had called police, saying he believed Martin was suspicious and noted there had been break-ins in the neighborhood.
"The defense may say, 'Oh, he was just angry,'" de la Rionda said. "Well, you decide. I would decide that's more than a little angry. That's frustration, ill will, hatred. You've made up your mind it's a criminal, and you're tired of criminals."
Martin "is dead," de la Rionda said.
"He is dead through no fault of his own. He is dead because another man made assumptions. Because his assumptions were wrong, Trayvon Benjamin Martin no longer walks on this earth."


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HARTSVILLE, S.C. - The second day of play at the Conference Carolinas Softball Tournament was cut short due to rain and will resume play at 10:30 a.m. with the #4 seed Queens and the #5 seed Lees-McRae tied 0-0 entering the top of the fourth.
Earlier in the day the #3 seed and host Coker College was eliminated from play, along with the #6 seed Mount Olive and the #8 seed Pfeiffer. The only remaining undefeated team is the #2 seed Erskine College. The Flying Fleet awaits the winner of the rematch between Queens and Lees-McRae in the championship game scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on Sunday.
DAY TWO RESULTS- Saturday April 16
GAME 9- Box Score
#3 Coker - 1
#8 Pfeiffer- 2
**Coker Eliminated
In an elimination game #3 seed Coker College played #8 seed Pfeiffer University. Pfeiffer defeated Coker 2-1.
Coker freshman Gina Easler (Edgefield, SC) went 2-for-3 on the day. Coker's lone run was driven in by sophomore Bri Jacobs (Bolton, NC) who went 1-for-2 with a run batted in. Freshman catcher Stacy Burr (Darlington, SC) scored the Cobras' only run. Senior lefty Sydney Greenwalt (Edwardsville, IL) pitched eight innings allowing two unearned runs. Greenwalt struck out three hitters.
Pfeiffer junior Kirsten Patterson (Anthem, AZ) went 3-for-4 with a run scored and a run batted in. Patterson also pitched eight innings, allowing one run on six hits, and struck out six hitters. Junior catcher Mikaela Strickland (Bonifay, FL) went 2-for-3 with a run batted in.
Coker is eliminated from the tournament. Pfeiffer University will advance to play the #5 seed Lees-McRae at 11 am Saturday.
GAME 10 – Box Score
#5 Lees-McRae- 4
#6 Mount Olive- 3
**Mount Olive Eliminated
In an elimination game #6 seed Mount Olive played #5 seed Lees-McRae. Lees-McRae defeated Mount Olive 4-3, on a walk-off home run.
Mount Olive totaled five hits on the day. Five different Trojans had a hit. Junior Alyssa Bradshaw (Goldsboro, NC) went 1-for-1 with a run batted in, as did freshman Kalie Smith (Roanoke Rapids, NC). Junior right hander Sarah Saunders (Suffolk, VA) pitched 6.1 innings, striking out six. She surrendered four runs on eight hits.
Lees-McRae was led offensively by senior catcher Paige Coleman (Thomasville, NC) who went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run to grab the walk-off win for the Bobcats. Lees-McRae was shutout for the first six innings before freshman Karli Robb (Hayes, VA) knocked in her only RBI for the game. Sophomore righty Laurel Gregg (Mars Hill, NC) pitched seven innings allowing three runs (two earned) on five hits, while striking out four.
Mount Olive was eliminated from further play in the tournament. Lees-McRae will play the #8 seed Pfeiffer at 11 am Saturday.
GAME 11 –Box Score
#8 Pfeiffer- 2
#5 Lees-McRae- 4
In an elimination game #5 seed Lees-McRae and #8 seed Pfeiffer University. Lees-McRae defeated Pfeiffer 4-2 in a pitching duel.
Lees-McRae senior Meagan Knowles (West Palm Beach, FL) went 2-for-3 while scoring two runs. Senior right-hander Magen West (Whitney, TX) went seven innings, allowing five hits, two runs, and striking out three.
Pfeiffer senior third baseman Sarah Waylock (Cary, IL) went 1-for-3 with an RBI. Junior Melanie Conklin (Wellinton, OH) went five innings, surrendering four runs, on five hits, and punching out six hitters.
Pfeiffer was eliminated from the tournament. Lees-McRae will play #4 seed Queens University at 1:25 pm to determine who will play #2 seed Erskine in the championship game Sunday at noon.
GAME 12- Box Score
#2 Erskine- 6
#4 Queens- 0
In a non-elimination game #2 seed Erskine played #4 seed Queens. Erskine defeated Queens 6-0.
Erskine put five runs on the scoreboard to break the stalemate in the bottom of the fourth inning. Sophomore right hander Kelsey Spurrier (Charlotte, NC) pitched seven innings, shutting out the Queens offense. Senior second baseman Lindsey LaPrad (Summerville, SC) went 2-for-3, scoring two runs, and driving in a run also. Spurrier struck out eight hitters and only allowed four hits all game.
Queens senior right hander Brandy Jester (Georgetown, DE) got the start and surrendered six runs on nine hits, while striking out four. Four different Queens' hitters had hits.
Erskine will play the winner of #5 seed Lees-McRae and #4 seed Queens. Queens vs. Lees-McRae is scheduled for 1:15 pm Saturday pending weather. The championship game is scheduled for Sunday at noon. If need be there will be a second game at 2 pm.
GAME 13- **Game Postponed Until 10:30 a.a.m Sunday, April 17 Due to Rain**
#5 Lees-McRae- 0
# 4 Queens- 0
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2011 Conference Carolinas Softball Tournament Bracket


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Supporters of a second Sydney airport received a boost after financial analysts found that Sydney Airport will reach full capacity shortly after 2025 - two decades earlier than the airport management's own forecast.
The Commonwealth Bank analysts, Andre Fromyhr and Matt Crowe, assessed how long it would be before the airport was unable to handle more planes and passengers without building a new runway or terminal.
They concluded it could be soon after 2025, much earlier than the airport management's prediction of 2045.
''By our passenger forecasts, Sydney will reach 61 per cent more passenger volume in 2025,'' the analysts said.
''With no major investment, this would match Beijing [Airport's] current utilisation. Beijing is running at 99 per cent of its 'design capacity'.''
Their assessment is broadly in line with a joint federal and state study released in March last year, which predicted that Sydney Airport would be at capacity by about 2020.
The analysts' conclusion has added weight to calls for urgent action to be taken on choosing a site for a second airport in the Sydney basin.
The federal Transport Minister, Anthony Albanese, said the analysts' report ''confirms what our joint study with the NSW government said - that Sydney needs a second airport sooner rather than later''. The shadow federal treasurer, Joe Hockey, who has long backed a second airport, was unavailable for comment but tweeted early on Wednesday: ''Sydney int'l airport. The slowest and most clumsy passenger wait in the western world.'' A spokesman said Mr Hockey was on holiday and had been picking up family from the airport.
But Sydney Airport said the Commonwealth Bank analysts' conclusion was based on a ''flawed assessment'', and ignored the fact it constantly invested in boosting its capacity.
Also, it did not take into account the fact aviation was becoming more efficient, which had allowed the airport to boost passenger numbers by 40 per cent since 2000 with virtually no rise in aircraft movements, the spokeswoman said.
Although the Transport and Tourism Forum believes it would make sense to build an airport at Badgerys Creek, its chief executive, John Lee, said regulation was limiting Sydney Airport's ability to boost its capacity. ''There are other levers available to government to examine, like the [flight] movement cap,'' he said. ''It is like having a three-lane highway and only opening one-and-a-half during the peak hours.''
Sydney Business Chamber's executive director, Patricia Forsythe, agreed political constraints meant Sydney Airport was significantly underutilised. ''Its capacity to support Sydney for a long period of time would be enhanced if we were able to get a better utilisation of the airport,'' she said.
However, she reiterated the chamber's support for a second airport in western Sydney, which it believes should be located at Badgerys Creek.
A spokesman for Barry O'Farrell said the Premier's views on the airport were well known ''but ultimately this is an issue for the Commonwealth''. Mr O'Farrell, who has opposed a second airport in Sydney, has proposed increasing the cap on flights at the existing airport.
A study commissioned by Mr Albanese into an alternative site for an airport at Wilton, more than 80 kilometres from the city centre, is due to be released early this year.


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BALL GROUND - A black bear became an unwelcome visitor at a Cherokee County home this week.
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports (http://bit.ly/J547FW) the young bear came onto Kim Fountain's back porch Wednesday evening and wouldn't leave. Fountain called authorities and after a brief standoff with a Cherokee County sheriff's deputy, authorities contacted the state Department of Natural Resources to handle the animal. The bear sauntered off into the woods behind the home before they arrived.
The department estimates Georgia is home to at least 5,100 bears, most living in North Georgia. During the spring and summer, adult males typically force young males out of their home territory to roam around trying to establish their own turf. The public is advised to leave bears alone, keep a safe distance and to never feed them.


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Welcome to our web site featuring fantastic Hand-dyed in Alaska products! Changing Threads & Dyeworks is now Yarns of Alaska and has relocated to 7th and Broadway ON 7th, Skagway, Alaska. We feature a wide and colorful selection of exciting exclusive designs in overdyed wools and yarns by artists from around Alaska. We're close to the cruise ship dock so if you're in Skagway, make sure to walk over and see us!
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Paulding County Mennonite Settlement (Junction, Ohio)
Paulding County Mennonite settlement, now extinct, was located in the vicinity of the present village of Junction, eight miles northeast of Paulding. Frederick Geiger of the Putnam County, Ohio, Swiss Mennonite settlement was attracted to the vicinity in 1862 because of the large amount of uncut timber. He operated a sawmill here and purchased tracts of timber, cleared them and resold the land at a profit. Members of the Hilty, Augsburger, Bandy, and Kemler families from the Putnam County settlement moved there in the next few years. Bishop John Thut of the Riley Creek Mennonite Church (later called Zion Mennonite Church), located about three miles west of Bluffton, Ohio, made several visits to this new settlement, holding services in the homes of various members. Likely other ministers from near-by Mennonite churches also paid occasional visits. Since no Mennonite minister settled here, Frederick Geiger and most of the other settlers returned to the Putnam County settlement in the 1870's. The Kemlers and Bandys remained but were lost to the Mennonite Church.
Gratz, D. L. Bernese Anabaptists. Scottdale, 1953: 159-60.
Umble, J. "Early Mennonite Sunday Schools of Northwestern Ohio: II. Zion (Bluffton) congregation." Mennonite Quarterly Review V, No. 3 (July 1931): 182-84.
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Organizers of the 10K Race 4 FISH are hoping that forecasters are as generous with perfect weather on Saturday as they were last year.
"The FISH 10K is expected to attract more than 400 runners this year - last October's race saw perfect weather and the race had 385 runners," said Friends In Service Here (FISH) board VP Blanaid Colley. "We hear that this year's forecast predicts ideal running conditions again for Oct. 13."
The entire island community throws out the red carpet to welcome runners, their families and friends and casual visitors for the 4th annual event that is a major fundraising effort for FISH. More than 40 island businesses and organizations are financially sponsoring the race
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Registrations are still being taken for Saturday's race, which starts at 7:30 a.m. at the Sanibel Community House on Periwinkle Way.
The entry fee is $40 on race day, but anyone who can manage to sign up today, Oct. 12, there's a $5 discount.
The more than 400 runners, about 75 percent of whom live off island, will snake their way around a marked 6.2-mile course on the island to finish where they started - at the Community House.
The route heads east on Periwinkle to Casa Ybel Road for the first mile, picks up West Gulf Drive and turns north on Tarpon Bay Road after three miles. The course takes a turn on Island Inn Road before returning to Periwinkle at Bailey's Center for the final leg to the finish line.
A trade fair accompanies the race aimed at the families and friends as well as the runners. Refreshment tables and water stations are set up around the course for runners.
"The 10K really does three things for FISH," said board president Bill Fellows. "First, it helps raise much-needed funds to help keep the food pantry stocked; allows us to continue our back-pack program for Sanibel; and helps fund our Helping Hands emergency financial assistance program.
"The race helps increase awareness about FISH and third, it is great for the community. This event brings a great atmosphere and people to the island."
In addition to the food pantry, FISH serves those on Sanibel or Captiva that are in need by providing free services like transportation, meal delivery, health equipment and emergency financial assistance. FISH served more than 750 people last year with its army of 200 volunteers.


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The Chase's Are Wild as Phillies Trump the Fish
The Wild Card chase is back on for the Phillies who have won 6 in a row. They now sit only 4 games out of a potential playoff spot. The other Chase, that being Chase Utley, is starting to look like the guy we all remember. Despite a costly error in the game against the Marlins, Utley went 3-for-3 last night with 2 walks and an RBI. He reached base in all 5 of his at-bats.
Juan Pierre also continues to produce; he also had 3 hits in the game, plus an RBI. And Jimmy Rollins took advantage of a huge error by the Marlins catcher who dropped what appeared to be Jimmy's 5,000th or so pop-up this year. Ok, maybe I exaggerate…but J-Roll followed the dropped pop-up with a 2-run homer on the next pitch. Rollins ended the night with 3 RBI on 2 hits.
But as the runs continued to pour in, Phillies pitchers continued to give them right back. Roy Halladay did not look great again, allowing 5 runs in 6 ½ innings while walking 3 batters. Just when it looks like Halladay is doing well again, he has a game like this.
But the bullpen was not much better. Manager Charlie Manuel had to use 4 pitchers to get though the 7th inning as it seemed no one wanted to get the final out. Halladay and the pen combined to allow 4 runs that inning.
In the bottom of the 7th, things got progressively weirder. After Rollins collected his 3rd RBI of the night, the Marlins manager apparently suffered a momentary lapse of reason. Ozzie Guillen, already considered one of the strangest men in baseball, made yet another move to solidify his crazy-man reputation. He ordered an intentional walk of Kevin Frandsen to pitch to Utley instead.
To break it down, Guillen decided he wanted to pitch to a guy who already had 3 hits in the game instead of a guy with a stress fracture in his left leg. Forget the left-handed, right-handed theory; a broken leg VS. 3-for-3…and broken leg won. Wow. Utley wound up walking as well and no damage was done, but that was a seriously weird chain of events.
The 9-7 put the Phillies back at the .500 mark for the season so far. That is a small miracle considering how bad most of the season has gone. Could a large miracle be in the works? It is a long-shot, but if the Phillies keep winning, who knows?
Game 3 with the Marlins starts early today at 4:05pm. Let's go for the sweep!
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Linked by David Adams on Mon 4th Apr 2011 02:19 UTC
Rob Enderle wrote an intriguing editorial for Digital Trends entitled "You can't call 'time out' in Silicon Valley," which examines the current battle between Apple, Google and Microsoft over the future of computing. In it, he draws some interesting parallels from the history of warfare, and notes that Microsoft and Google have made some of the classic blunders that have caused great armies to fail dramatically.
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by vodoomoth on Mon 4th Apr 2011 13:47 UTC
Thank you David for the article. Not only was your rendition of it a welcome summary, but, contrary to what other posters insinuated from their knowledge of its author, the linked article is not the debatable piece of writing I was expected.
And yes, I read the comments before reading the linked articles.


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In 11 years as the county's top administrative official, Fowler said, he has worked with two district attorneys, two tax assessor-collectors, four county auditors, eight constables, nine justices of the peace, 12 assistant district attorneys, and 11 county commissioners.
He praised the current Commissioners Court, which he said didn't have the "discord of the past."
Fowler said presiding over the County Court at Law is a major part of his duties.
"At docket call, we have about 110 to 130 cases each month," he said. About 30 to 40 generally plea bargain, to probation or a jail term.
"If someone can prove they qualify, we provide them a court-appointed attorney," Fowler said.
In County Court at Law, two classes of misdemeanor cases are considered.
The maximum sentence for a Class A offense is a year in the county jail, and a Class B Misdemeanor can draw up to 180 days.
The judge also handles probate, to settle estates. He can also appoint a guardian for someone too young or suffering various incapacities to handle their own affairs.
The judge can also order an emergency mental commitment if someone comes to him and says that a relative is a danger to him- or herself.
The judge can also issue search warrants, including warrants authorizing officers to draw blood of a suspected drunk driver.
"I sometimes get calls in the middle of the night to provide an order to draw blood," Fowler said.
He estimated that the judge's administrative duties take 50 to 60 percent of his time.
This includes working on Interlocal Agreements with schools and incorporated areas of the county to get certain types of work, such as road repairs, done.
"The biggest part is preparing the budget," he said. Fowler said that he begins preparing the annual fiscal year budget, which always takes effect Oct. 1, during the spring. Between May and July, commissioners have input.
In July, the Tax Assessor-Collector notifies the court of the "effective tax rate," after the Upshur County Appraisal District has provided a list of certified values for tax purposes.
Fowler explained that the county's governmental operations, including Road and Bridge Department work, are financed by property taxes, fines and fees, which taxes providing the bulk of that.
He said that the budget for the coming fiscal year is about $13.1 million. When he took office 11 years ago, it was about $12 million.
"That's a 9 percent increase in 11 years," he said. This compares to an overall rate of inflation during the same period of 26 percent.
In answer to a question, he said that the courthouse's work to become ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) compliant is going well.
He said that about three years ago, the federal Department of Justice completed an ADA audit of the courthouse and other county buildings.
Holding his fingers about three inches apart, Fowler said that was the thickness of the binder of instructions the county must meet to be totally ADA compliant.
Part of the work is a new wheelchair ramp being completed in the northwest corner of the first floor (basement) of the courthouse.
Also an area was converted to restrooms, with the women's room having five stalls, one of them handicap-accessbile, and the men's having three stalls, one handicap accessible.
He also said that seating had to be rearranged in the county courtroom on the third floor of the courthouse, with some benches being shortened to accommodate spots for wheelchairs.
"This greatly reduced seating," he said.
The ADA work is being financed with $140,000 from the county and $260,000 in a state grant.
They also were required to take out the drinking fountains, because the fountains were not at a height convenient for all.
Fowler said he was surprised at how much the drinking fountains were missed.
"We had a jury trial a few weeks ago, and several complained that there were no fountains," he said.
Fowler said that the county still hopes to get a grant to "restore" the courthouse to the way it appeared in 1936, but that won't happen at least before the next biennium of the legislature, in two years.
The judge said the recently adopted budget allows the county to put a projected $250,000 in reserve.
In future expenses, the county needs to upgrade its software, some of which is 30 years old, and it will also require rebuilding the county's computer network.
He praised the hard work of the Road and Bridge employees, and pointed out that trees killed by the lingering drought are providing hazards on many rural roads.
"It's scary driving the roads in the north end of the county (toward Wood and Camp Counties)" because of dead trees extending over the roadways.
A dying oak tree on the southwest side of the courthouse lawn will also have to be removed for safety, he said. At their meeting Monday, commissioners authorized County Maintenance Supervisor Chuck Mears to get bids and have the work done.


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By K.C. Johnson, Chicago Tribune reporter
Wednesday morning, hours before the Bulls applied the brakes to the Heat's run at history, Tom Thibodeau was asked if he had mentioned their 27-game winning streak.
"What streak?" Thibodeau said.
On a night when the only Derrick Rose appearance came via a bobblehead doll and Joakim Noah, Richard Hamilton and Marco Belinelli also sat with injuries, the Bulls made history disappear.
The second-longest winning streak in North American major professional sports league history is over thanks to a 101-97 victory that, out of nowhere, rekindled talk of a lengthy Bulls postseason run.
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this was not a 'gimmie game'
this was a lose-lose game.
win and you didn't win by enough. lose and you got 'worked'
Having said that, it's bad for college football because: the Big 10 network threw a wrench into seeing a great game which was caused be extreme greed on both sides. I listened on FREE internet audio, which I couldn't believe was free.


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2003 H6, info on changing crank pulley
Posted 27 October 2012 - 07:20 PM
Biggest piece of info I'm looking for- is there a magic spot on the flywheel where the crank can be held?
2nd- I assume the oil seal rides right on the pulley like on every other chain-driven cam engine?
I assume the pulley is different from the H4s.
Posted 27 October 2012 - 07:40 PM
Posted 27 October 2012 - 07:47 PM
Not sure what you mean by the oil seal- does the oil seal ride on the pulley?
Is the oil seal accessible when you pull the pulley?
Posted 27 October 2012 - 08:53 PM
This leaves the rear section of the pulley open which can apparently allow oil through the center. The cover is held to the front of the pulley with 4 bolts.
Front crank seal:
Edited by Fairtax4me, 27 October 2012 - 08:56 PM.
Posted 27 October 2012 - 10:08 PM
Posted 27 October 2012 - 11:33 PM
The inner hub is a polished smooth surface just like the crankshaft journal.
Edited by Fairtax4me, 27 October 2012 - 11:35 PM.
Posted 27 October 2012 - 11:42 PM
Posted 28 October 2012 - 07:00 AM
That must be belt-and-suspenders if you use a little sealant on the crank.
Posted 28 October 2012 - 09:51 AM
Posted 28 October 2012 - 11:52 AM
My thinking as well. The bolt on bits are just extra weight. A little RTV behind the crank bolt washer would solve the whole problem.
That must be belt-and-suspenders if you use a little sealant on the crank.
Back to the original question, since we kinda skipped over it...
Holding the crank still I would guess can be done in a similar way to the 4 cyl engines. Look for a hole in the side of the bellhousing to stick a large screwdriver. Otherwise, a prybar in the inspection cover should do it. Or the handy-mans secret weapon, Duct tape.
Posted 28 October 2012 - 12:37 PM
Posted 28 October 2012 - 07:01 PM
I used 3 pieces of 16ga sheet steel, brazed together at the edges and around the clearance hole for the crank pulley bolt socket, 4 3/8ths grade-8 bolts brazed in place on the top only. If they twist I'll have to braze them at the bottom as well, didn't do so because I don't want to weaken them.
Posted 28 October 2012 - 10:31 PM
also, what about a 'starter bump' for loosening? anyone try that with the H6?
Posted 29 October 2012 - 08:42 AM
Posted 02 November 2012 - 01:04 PM
Looks like I'll be putting some silicone sealer on the crank before putting on the pulley so oil doesn't creep out (like on every other timing-chain engine).
My pulley holder fits OK, though.
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Jens Hoffmann lecture: The exhibition as a dramatic construction
4 August, 2013
3.00 - 4.00pm
The Power Institute is delighted to be co-presenting with the Art Gallery of NSW, a lecture by the innovative and influential curator and writer, Jens Hoffmann.
In his lecture titled The exhibition as a dramatic construction, Hoffmann will speak about his idea of the exhibition as a dramatic construction and the advantages and disadvantages of theatricality in the gallery space. Hoffmann's talk will focus on a trilogy of exhibitions he curated in San Francisco at the CCA Wattis Institute that were based on three iconic American novels: The Wizard of Oz (2009), Moby Dick (2010) and Huckleberry Finn (2011).
Hoffmann is an curator and writer based in New York. Since 2012 he has been Deputy Director and Head of Exhibitions and Public Programs at the Jewish Museum in New York. He recently co-curated both the 9th Shanghai Biennial (2012) and the 12th Istanbul Biennial (2011). Hoffmann is the editor and founder of The Exhibitionist: Journal on Exhibition Making and has recently published Ten fundamental questions of curating (Mousse Publications 2013).
No booking is required for this event, however we encourage you arrive early to secure a seat.
This lecture is co-presented with the Art Gallery of NSW.
Location: AGNSW entrance court at The Art Gallery of NSW, The Domain, Sydney


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The world will never be the same as it was yesterday, that's what that song is about!
Solar storm-has been debunked, the earth is protected from the mass coronal ejections by our atmosphere and magnetosphere. Radio reception may suffer temporarily, but not much more. I guess if some people don't get their morning radio fix their could be mass destruction, lol!
Dont handicap children by making life easy
I do believe on the 21 all the planets aliegn as well. Does it evry 10000 years or something.
Who needs brakes!!!!
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I'm crazy, no really I am.
Well idk about this stuff but I'm set I've got solar power, lots of guns and people around me with guns lol , food and trucks if I ever need to get out or run something over lol
I heard an ad on the radio that if you go to a certain store and buy a TV and the apocalypse does happen, the TV is free...
...if it doesn't happen, your first payment is due January 1st.
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Well if the world ends I won't get my 4x4 slash for Christmas.....
well, i wont get my nitro slash after all
All I need now is to set a new lap record.
^^^^ awww.
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MERV, Summit, Slash (4x4), 'Pede 4x4
MERV, Summit, Slash (4x4), 'Pede 4x4
You think we're 65 million years late?
just saying.
the mayans would have to stop counting at some point...
kawasaki summit, revo& slash; regular rusty, pede
On a little more serious note, I think the Dec 21 thing is rubbish but food storage and preparedness are great ideas.
Us crazy Mormons have taught food storage for at least the last 100 years.
I'm working on starting our own food storage with my wife and we've this year bought our first shotgun and a couple hundred rounds/shells.
The great thing about food storage is it can see you through a rough time financially too. You just gotta rotate your food supply, actually eating and using it normally and replenishing when times are good.
What broke, uh, needs upgrading now?
I think what really got me wound up about the 12/21 thing is realizing I wasn't prepared for it. I went on a spending spree the past few months and we're in much better shape.
My Black & Blue Rally is faster than your color...
So if 21 doesn't happen then what happens to all your food and stuff?
Sent from my super super fast iPhone 4S in white!
My Black & Blue Rally is faster than your color...
For more info, google "100 things that disappear first in a disaster". I thought about posting a link, but they're mostly found on survivalist sites that may not be appropriate here.
My favorite thing on the list is BIG DOGS.
My Black & Blue Rally is faster than your color...
were actually getting sucked into a black hole
All I need now is to set a new lap record.
Maybe big dogs disappear because they are extra mouths to feed. The earth may have been created by a black hole, so it could be it was already sucked into one.
Dont handicap children by making life easy
i mean the galaxy black hole
All I need now is to set a new lap record.
12.12.12:12 came and went.....next up 13.13.13:13....LOL j/k
Weak Revenge
Strong Forgive
Intelligent Ignore
i think its 22.214.171.124 in about 89 years
All I need now is to set a new lap record.
12-21-12, I think, was the date of the Armageddon or Apocalypse, or just a good day to do nothing.
Dont handicap children by making life easy
I'm off for winter break too.
My Black & Blue Rally is faster than your color...
winter break this friday!!
All I need now is to set a new lap record.
I got a school party at the local bowling alley on Friday. Too bad I don't bowl, I guess I will just watch.
Sent from my super super fast iPhone 4S in white!
i want to go to my first race at summit rc raceway.here is why
i dont own these vids
All I need now is to set a new lap record.
i told all my friends, and you guys/gals as well. if i wake up friday mourning to the ground shaking. im throwin a bottle no references to alcohol in my jeep wrangler, take the logging road to the top of my neighbors hill. then watch the fireworks. then see ya in the next life. i wanna be like Woody Harelson in the 2012 movie. bring it on. cept i cant broadcast on radio. ill have to use my cell. lol. peace.
Please abide by the rules, if you are not familiar with them, now's the time.
Here's the links.
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Wrecks tie up traffic across Houston as storm system moves through
Updated 4:39 pm, Wednesday, October 30, 2013
As a large storm system moves through the Houston area, traffic is backing up on highways and surface streets and high water is being reported.
At one point, nine major accidents were listed on surface streets across Houston.
Houston Transtar reports a three-vehicle accident on the I-45 Gulf Freeway north at El Dorado is clear as of 4:09 p.m., after snarling two lanes and the shoulder earlier.
All westbound main lanes on 290 at 34th street were closed due to a two-vehicle accident around 3 p.m., but it was cleared half an hour later.
The National Weather Service has placed most of southeast Texas under a flash flood watch from 7 p.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday.
There had previously been a temporary ground stop at Bush Intercontinental Airport due to the heavy storms, which affected flights arriving from within Texas and Louisiana. The flights were being held at their departure locations.
Darian Ward with Houston Airport Systems says that some flights to Bush were re-routed during the heavy rains and are now just arriving at Bush Airport.
Passengers are asked to contact their airlines for more information.
Meanwhile, officials are reminding drivers to use caution when driving through wet weather and to use their best judgement when driving through standing water, which Houston is seeing a bit of right now.


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Carson Palmer wasn't going to say yes.
The quarterback isn't satisfied with how he has played this season, and it doesn't help with the most recent loss.
"You live week-to-week in this league," Palmer said. "You come off a loss, Monday sucks, Tuesday stinks, and then Wednesday you start getting out of the coulda-woulda-shoulda mode and you have to start forgetting about last week. Losses linger; it doesn't matter. You take it week-to-week, and I didn't play well enough last week for us to win."
Palmer may be living week to week, but the Cardinals in many ways cannot, at least when it comes to the quarterback. Like many teams across the league, this is about the time of year where discussions must start – if they have not already
Some situations are obvious, like New Orleans with Drew Brees or Seattle with Russell Wilson. Those teams are set. There are other obvious situations the other way, like in Jacksonville or Cleveland, where it is pretty clear a quarterback is still needed.
Then there are teams like the Cardinals and the Rams, teams that have quarterbacks in place that could remain.
The Rams head into Sunday's game with backup Kellen Clemens starting because Sam Bradford tore his ACL earlier this season. Bradford is due millions on his contract going forward and St. Louis has yet to win with him at the helm, but coach Jeff Fisher didn't sound like a man who would be moving on.
"If you've got one, then there is no discussion," Fisher said. "There are teams out there that are rotating guys, trying to find a starter and don't have them. That's their issue. I took this job here because of the owner and the quarterback. We have a quarterback here."
That theory could be tested if the Rams end up with a top three pick, a likelihood since they own the Redskins' No. 1 choice.
The Cardinals, though, are in a different spot. Their push in the playoff race means they won't have a top 10 pick. A potentially good quarterback draft has already taken a couple of hits – Oregon's Marcus Mariota announced he is returning to school, LSU's Zach Mettenberger just tore his ACL – and taking one doesn't always mean the answer is found anyway.
"When you are a personnel guy you are always looking ahead," General Manager Steve Keim said. "You are always looking for long-term solutions. Regardless whether it is quarterback, left tackle, pass rusher, we are always trying to find the next guy – the guy that is a young, long-term fix.
"But the danger in that, particularly at quarterback, supply and demand is an issue at the position, and if you go into the draft and you don't fall in love with one of the quarterbacks and you force and you take a guy in the late first or second round and that guy doesn't pan out or takes a while to pan out, you are setting yourself back even further. That's the dangerous part of building a roster."
Palmer is very much an option for the Cardinals in 2014. He is under contract. And while he has struggled at times with turnovers, the organization believes that can be helped if there is more improvement made on the offensive line and with better protection. Palmer will have had a year to learn the offense as well.
Palmer will be facing heavy pass rushes the last four games of the season, particularly against division foes St. Louis, Seattle and San Francisco. But right now he is on pace to throw for more than 4,000 yards, 26 touchdowns and have the second-most attempts and completions in franchise history behind Kurt Warner's prolific 2008 season.
A team can win adding good players around a veteran, Keim said. That was the idea with bringing Palmer in and spending the first-round pick on guard
"You have to have to have the weekly plan, the seasonal plan and the long-term plan," coach Bruce Arians said. "You would hope all of those are on your ballclub right now, or you're starting to look at that position, and it's a problem when you have to look at the position.
"There are a handful of elite guys. But there are guys you can take and when you put a great defense around them, they can win games."


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FACING EAST an independent Film currently in pre-production
Produced By: Emily Pearson and Duane Andersen
Facing East, an independent feature film based on the acclaimed stage play by Carol Lynn Pearson, is the story of Alex and Ruth McCormick, an upstanding Mormon couple who have done everything right. Theirs is an ideal life. Except for one flaw which has brought them now to a point of crisis. Their gay son Andrew, who had not been "healed" from his homosexuality despite every effort, and who had for a year been with a man that he loved, has just taken his own life in a flower bed beside the Salt Lake Mormon temple.
At the cemetery, Alex is unable to leave so that the open grave can be filled. He is not finished. He is desperate to understand what went wrong. His wife Ruth is relieved that at last her tortured boy is in God's healing hands. Alex insists on holding another funeral at the grave site, one that speaks the truth, and he demands that Ruth stay and hear things that need to be said.
Unexpectedly Andrew's partner Marcus arrives at the cemetery, thinking he would be alone. Ruth and Alex come to know their son in a way they never had before through the love and the anger of Marcus, and they come to realize the part they played in Andrew's despair and his terrible, final act.
Facing East premiered with Plan-B Theatre Company in Salt Lake City in November of 2006, playing to sold-out audiences and excellent reviews. The following spring the same company performed a successful limited run Off-Broadway, and later played to enthusiastic, sold-out houses in San Francisco. The play continues to be produced by numerous community and university theatre companies across the country.
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"[Facing East] resembles the last scenes of a Greek tragedy, a vivid rumination on grief, regret and shame. Rather than advancing any one perspective as correct, Pearson crafts all her characters with sympathy. Her insightful writing proves that well-meaning love guides Alex's anger just as much as Ruth's insistence that she's honoring her son by refusing to accept his sexuality. [There is] near-sacred stillness and elegance in this lament for a civil war." Variety
"A fantastic new play, a raw, human portrait of a conflicted life that has been wasted at the hand of faith-based bigotry with just enough levity to keep the piece from completely breaking your heart, and just enough hopefulness to leave you with the idea that we may actually learn from our mistakes." goodasyou.org
"Some theatre is good drama. Some drama is important theatre. Facing East is both." nytheatre.com


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I use Addonis as a call blocker, but it doesn't block sms messages. In other words, you can block a phone number from calling you, but the same number can still send you an sms message and it goes through.
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BAYFIELD, Wis. (AP) — Crews have recovered the bodies of two men who died after their snowmobile went into Lake Superior near Madeline Island.
The two men were last seen leaving Bayfield heading to Madeline Island on Wednesday at 9:30 p.m. A caller to 911 reported them missing 12 hours later.
Searchers found the body of one man next to a partially submerged snowmobile in the water near the South Channel shortly after the 911 call was received. The second man's body was found about three hours later.
Ashland County Sheriff Mick Brennan says the victims were both in their 30s and lived on Madeline Island.
Brennan says the men had been on the same snowmobile. WDIO-TV reports their names are not being released because family members are still being notified.
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Colorado Avalanche defenseman Erik Johnson is out indefinitely with a head injury.
Johnson last played in Monday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Phoenix Coyotes. He left the game early in the third period when he awkwardly took a check from Martin Hanzal.
The 24-year-old, who signed a four-year, $15 million extension last July, has just one assist in 11 games this season.
In 309 career games with the Blues and Avalanche, Johnson has recorded 27 goals and 101 assists.


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The History of Transforming Robots! (abridged)
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VI. Transformers Beginnings
Now we come to the point in the history of the actual
toys that many TF fans might be familiar with. Let's start at the beginning and bring things up to speed with a quick timeline:
1964 - US toy company Hasbro introduces the 12 inch tall soldier doll "G.I. Joe"
1970 - G.I. Joe brought to Japan and sold by Takara toy company as "Combat Joe"
1971 - Takara releases Combat Joe dolls with superhero costumes and sci-fi themes and accessories (a concept similar to the
Captain Action
doll from the 1960s)
1972 - Takara introduces the "Henshin Cyborg", a 12 inch Combat Joe spin-off doll with clear robot body parts and a metallic head
Henshin Cyborgs with G.I. Joe
1974 - Takara produces smaller 3.75 inch tall versions of the Henshin Cyborg and calls this new toy series "Microman"
1975 -
Microman vehicles and robots
are produced. They don't transform, but they have interchangeable parts
1976 - Microman figures and vehicles brought to the US and sold by Mego as
1980-81 - Takara introduces the
"New Microman"
toy line featuring the 3.75 inch tall miniature cyborgs with new special battle machines and playsets.
A spin-off toy line from this is also introduced by Takara, called
(AKA "Diakron") - a series of vehicles and combiner robots that are driven by human-sized cyborg pilots. The scale of these toys is 1/64, so the pilot figures are only one inch tall. The original 1980-81 Diaclone robots (mostly combiners) were designed by Shoji Kawamori and Kazutaka Miyatake, who would later go on to design the mecha for
1980 Diaclone catalog
1982 - The first two transforming "Car Robots" are introduced as part of the Diaclone line. These will later go on to be released in the US as the Autobots "Sunstreaker" (after a color change to yellow) and "Ironhide", so these are technically the first of the Transformers.
1982 Diaclone catalog
Also in 1982 - Popy releases the first toys in its transforming
"Machine Robo"
series, that will later be released as
in the US by Tonka in '84 .
1983 - Another spinoff from the New Microman toy series debuts from Takara -
, a series of minature robots and vehicles disguised as life-size tools and houshold items. This first wave of MicroChange toys includes several robots that will go on to be Transformers, including the Walther P-38 "Gun Robo" (Megatron) and "Cassette Man" (Soundwave). Also included in this first wave of MicroChange are the "Mini Car Robo" robots, intended to be disguised as toy "penny racer" cars. These will later become the Transformers mini Autobots "Cliffjumper", "Bumblebee", "Gears", "Brawn", "Windcharger", "Huffer", and the so-called "Bumblejumper".
Microman/MicroChange 1983 catalog page
Meanwhile, the 1983 Diaclone wave introduces many more future Transformers, including
"Battle Convoy"
(Optimus Prime), "Jet Robo" (Starscream/Thundercracker), and the "Insecter Robo" (Insectacons).
1983 Diaclone catalog pages
Finally and perhaps most importantly, 1983 was the year that Hasbro representitives visited the Tokyo Toy Fair, saw the potential in the Diaclone and MicroChange toy lines, and made the historic deal with Takara to market these toys in the US under a new name and storyline.
Next...More than meets the eye!
It appears that the Autobot combiner Raider (made up of six Trainbots) were created back in 1983, and not at the end of 80's with the Headmasters line.
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Everton manager David Moyes believes his side have entered 2013 full of confidence and now he hopes a run in the FA Cup will boost their momentum.
Victory over Newcastle last week ensured they claimed nine points out of a possible 12 over the festive period and if they can see off League Two Cheltenham, the Toffees will have got their year off to the ideal start.
"I think to finish the Christmas/New Year period with such a good victory at Newcastle continues the confidence," said the Scot. "You hope to go into the new year buoyant and ready to go again and we've tended to be better in the second half of the season."
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Lydia Colbert, Animal Behavior Major, 2013
Over the past few weeks, we worked on composing and editing the text panels and captions for our exhibit. This process began when we wrote essays on our selected topics, and then we had to narrow our entire essays down to a couple of paragraphs. This was a difficult process because with the dramatic cut in length came a large decrease in the amount of our research that we could include. Since then, editing and perfecting our two paragraphs has been the main focus. We also developed and discussed which interactive elements would be included for each of the four themes, and began gathering the necessary materials.
Next come our group presentations during which we will explain what our section will look like, and how each element will be integrated into the design. On Wednesday, each team must submit a list of artifacts that they will need so that our coordinators can begin retrieving them. Soon, our text will be printed, our interactives will be built, and the exhibit will start coming together as a whole when we begin construction at the Saco Museum on April 24th. I am excited to see how our hard work pays off on opening day!


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Discover Recent Gifts to the Archives - Issue 1 (Fall 2013)
It is with great thanksgiving that I would come into the presence of Almighty God for the preservation of my life through the terrific battle of yesterday. In the morning I followed my regiment into the battlefield. In crossing the road a shell came very near striking me on the head. Not seeing either of the surgeons in the field I went in amidst the fire of the enemies artillery to inquire of the Colonel the locality of the hospital. When talking to the Colonel a shell came right near the head of the Colonel making for us both a narrow escape. As I did not intend leaving the regiment without orders or without my Colonel's knowing my whereabouts, I reported myself for duty in the battlefield. Colonel told me my place was in the hospital…I started for the hospital. The skirmishers were in front of our regiment which was about 100 yards in advance of the 1st line of battle in which the 3rd [regiment] was. In passing the second line of battle I made another escape from a shell. Proceeding a few steps further my attention was attracted by the cry, 'Where is the doctor.' I think he was hurt by the shell that came near hitting me. He was not wounded seriously. His little finger was severely cut & the gravel was driven into his face, so deep that he bled profusely. I helped him across the fields to the hospital. The tramp was not unaccompanied with dangers. The shells were ploughing up the ground about us. I got my patient safely to our division hospital, but there being others who were in worse condition than my man, I washed his wounds & tied them up till he could be attended to. Here under this hill I spent a day which is so full of misery & suffering & personal danger that I would not if I could portray the bloody scene. The wounded men poured in upon us all day. I with other Chaplains of our division made myself useful as I could. I think I was the only Chaplain who attempted to perform a surgeon's duty by washing and tying up those who were waiting for the most severe cases to be attended first…Thus I worked all day, not forgetting to improve the sad occasion, by referring to the bleeding men the physician of souls… Battle Field near Fredericksburg Sabbath 1 P.M. Dec. 14th 1862
The above excerpt is from one of the letters back home of John Jay Pomeroy (PTS Class of 1861), who volunteered to serve as a chaplain with a Pennsylvania regiment of the Union Army during the American Civil War. One of the most recent gifts to Special Collections was a box of his Civil War letters, together with the folding travel desk on which they were written and other memorabilia, including an autograph book with photos of his classmates from the Class of 1861. These items were the gift of his descendant, George R. Pomeroy (PTS Class of 1963), whose class is celebrating their fiftieth reunion this fall. Several other gifts have come our way recently as well.
Jane Minton, granddaughter of William Harris Templeton (PTS Class of 1850), has donated eighteenth century manuscript sermons of her ancestor James Grier (1750-1791), who underwent a religious conversion under the preaching of George Whitefield, studied theology with John Witherspoon at Princeton, and served as pastor of the Deep Run Presbyterian Church near Doylestown, PA, and of his younger brother, Nathaniel Grier (1760-1814), pastor of the Church in the Forks of the Brandywine in Chester County, PA, who in the days before the existence of Princeton Seminary trained many young men for the ministry. There is also a very interesting set of mid-nineteenth century sermons written in a form of phonetic shorthand and dating to the time William Harris Templeton was serving as a missionary among the Native Americans of the Muscogee Creek Nation in Oklahoma.
Marie Melrose, daughter of Paul Cunningham Melrose (PTS Class of 1915), has donated a set of materials about the Presbyterian mission on Hainan Island in the South China Sea. Before going as a missionary to Hainan, the father of Paul Melrose had been a seminary classmate of J. Ross Stevenson, who would later become a president of PTS; and Paul Melrose, who was born and grew up on Hainan, became a seminary classmate of later PTS president John A. Mackay. The collection includes a transcript of the memoirs of Margaret Rae Melrose, the mother of Paul Melrose, who served at the Hainan Mission from 1890 until 1940, as well as a collection of photographs from the history of the mission dating from 1890 through the 1950s.
Dayle Gillespie Rounds, associate dean for continuing education at PTS, has given us ten boxes of materials from the files of her father, former PTS president, Thomas W. Gillespie. Dr. Gillespie was the fifth president of Princeton Theological Seminary, serving from 1983 until 2004. Under his administration the Seminary saw the beginning of several major academic programs, including the Program for Asian American Theology and Ministry, the Institute for Youth Ministry, the Center for Barth Studies, the Abraham Kuyper Center for Public Theology, and the Joe R. Engle Institute of Preaching. He also placed an emphasis on increasing diversity within the Seminary community, including an increase in the number of women and of African American and Latino/a students and scholars, and the invitation for the Hispanic Theological Initiative to locate on the Princeton Seminary campus. Several new chairs were endowed, including chairs in theology and science, homiletics, and theology and the arts; and the John A. Mackay Chair in World Christianity was initiated.
The new materials added to the Thomas W. Gillespie Collection include a collection of his addresses and articles; a large collection of his sermons, including those given in the parish as well as those preached in Miller Chapel; farewell addresses to the graduating classes; well-organized notebooks of sermon illustrations; datebooks and planning calendars that document his many activities and involvements; course notes for courses he took while a student at Princeton Seminary, as well as for graduate courses he took elsewhere, including those at Claremont Graduate School, where he earned his doctorate in New Testament; course notes for the courses in New Testament that he taught at Princeton Seminary; and selected correspondence relating to his appointment at PTS and to his retirement.
We have also received the papers of Abigail Rian Evans, PTS professor of practical theology emerita. Much of her work over the years has focused in the field of bioethics and health ministries, and the papers are rich in materials covering topics such as the church and mental illness, addiction, holistic health, organ transplants, reproductive choice, euthanasia, AIDS, death and dying, working with persons with disabilities, parish nursing, and older adult ministry. There are also records of the National Capital Presbytery Health Ministries (which she founded), sermons and liturgies (including liturgies for services of healing), course outlines and bibliographies, and a collection of materials on women in pastoral ministry.
Finally, we have also received from John H. Sinclair (PTS Class of 1947), a long-time Presbyterian missionary to Latin America and former Secretary for Latin America of the Commission on Ecumenical Mission and Relations, a large box of material gathered in preparation for the writing of his Spanish-language biography of former PTS president John A. Mackay.


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I Only Think (IOT) is a brain-computer interface that allows you to control a computer by thought. It relies on the OpenViBE technology to analyze electrical signals emitted by the brain. The project is primarily intended for people with reduced mobility, allowing them more autonomy.
A decentralised packaging system.
Small Unix networking tools.


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John Thompson has been hearing a lot of chatter — much of it charged with animosity — from fellow military veterans critical of the prisoner swap of five Taliban prisoners for Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl, captured under questionable circumstances in Afghanistan in 2009.
And while he has his own questions about the deal, he counsels his contacts to keep an open mind.
"I put out the caution," said Thompson, a retired sergeant major and member of the local chapter of the 101th Airborne Division Association in Centennial. "Let's wait until we get all the facts. I tell them let's be careful what we do and say."
But sentiments run strong among Colorado veterans, from vehement calls for sanctions against Bergdahl to critical views of the leave-no-man-behind rationale for action and the politics lurking behind the deal.
OPINION: Differing opinions on release of Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl
Rod Utech, a past president of the Colorado POW/MIA Coalition who hosts a radio program from Johnstown, says the priority should be to get Bergdahl home — then talk about circumstances surrounding his disappearance.
"Of course, we're elated that a prisoner of war has been released," he said. "But I have to temper that with the fact that I've come to believe that this release has very little to do with Sgt. Bergdahl. Why are we negotiating for him now, if not for the convenience of the president and his wishes in the end run to close Guantanamo?"
"Left his post"
For some veterans, like Colorado Springs resident Lance Pofahl, who served five years in the Navy, it's an open-and-shut case: Bergdahl is a deserter who should have been left in the hands of the Taliban — or worse.
Pofahl figures the death penalty would be appropriate punishment, suggesting that at Bergdahl's pickup point in Afghanistan, "special forces people should've shot him on sight."
"He left his post during his watch and deserted, leaving all soldiers vulnerable to Taliban attack," he said. "That right there warrants the death penalty."
Cory Whitmer, an Aurora veteran who served three Navy deployments to Bahrain ending in 2009, has no problem with the decision to seek Bergdahl's release. But he, too, has seen enough to believe the soldier's behavior warrants consequences.
"I don't wish death upon the guy despite what he did. But at the same time, I do expect a certain level of punishment for him," he said. "I'd like for him to answer what happened that night when he took off and all the time since then."
But some veterans put the brakes on what they see as a rush to judgment.
Ed Turner III, a retired Army colonel from Centennial who served 23 years, figures Bergdahl has paid enough, after his captivity.
"Often times soldiers are put under tremendous stress while serving on foreign soil, particularly in times of war," he said in an e-mail.
"They can become frightened, disillusioned and make impetuous decisions. ... I believe he should be given a general discharge and allowed to return to his home to live out his life."
Dave Kelley, a 65-year-old Vietnam vet from Morrison, remembers conversations with his fellow soldiers — most of them little more than 19-year-old kids — about the possibility of capture.
They talked about doing whatever they could to survive, and how the imperative to "leave no man behind" would always give them hope.
He has chosen to reserve judgment on Bergdahl.
"It just seems unreal to me that the kid is not even out of the hospital yet and all these people are piling on to him," Kelley said. "I don't know if he switched sides, left his post or what. It doesn't matter. Let him get home, let him get fixed up, then pile on."
He offered his own variation on the common theme that politics — from whichever side one views the controversy — drives much of the debate.
"It's a means of just criticizing Obama," Kelley said. "A few months ago, he was criticized because he was ignoring one last POW in Afghanistan. Now that he's gotten the guy free, that's wrong. The president can't do anything right in some people's minds."
Colorado also is home to some veterans who view the controversy through a unique lens because of their own military experiences.
Leo Hrdlicka, an Air Force veteran from Littleton who served in Vietnam, notes that his brother, David, was shot down and captured in that conflict — but never came home.
He calls the idea that the U.S. military doesn't leave any man or woman behind a "blatant lie."
"It's ludicrous," he said. "We left hundreds behind in Vietnam, and they languished for years. I never did find out what happened to my brother."
Complex calculations
That said, he recognizes that complex political calculations often enter into situations like this and figures the priority should be recovering captured Americans regardless of the circumstances.
Alvin Plucker, a Navy veteran from LaSalle, also considers the transaction from a very specific point of view.
He was one of 82 prisoners held when North Korea captured the USS Pueblo in 1968.
Negotiations resulted in their release after 11 months in exchange for admissions of spying that the U.S. later withdrew. Had there been some possibility of a prisoner swap, Plucker doesn't think he would have wanted any part of it.
And recovering Bergdahl in exchange for five Taliban leaders, he says, was simply a mistake.
As for Bergdahl's fate now, Plucker sees that as a matter for the military to decide.
"If he didn't collaborate, or if he put up some resistance, he should be either not punished at all or punished lightly," Plucker said. "There was no justification in what we did, though. Every veteran I know is up in arms for exchanging murderers for him in return."


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Linked by Thom Holwerda on Wed 5th Aug 2009 19:35 UTC
The Haiku alpha release has always been a bit elusive. The project has been near the alpha release for a while now, but a number of difficult data-destructive bugs kept it at bay. After an informal coding sprint, the alpha is now just a decision away.
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Proposed release date
by steve_s on Fri 7th Aug 2009 19:53 UTC
Latest discussions have Axel (one of the lead developers) proposing a code freeze on the 15th August, and release aimed at 1st September.
This is still being discussed, with some thinking that since the Google Summer of Code is still in progress that it may be sensible to delay Alpha a few weeks.
As for me, I think an alpha is an alpha. I have no expectation of a code freeze, and expect chunks to get completely replaced before beta comes around.
Roll on September 1st!


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The University of Redlands Bulldogs earned their first win of the 2008-09 season by defeating La Sierra University at home, 87-68. Redlands relied on solid shooting throughout the game, posting an overall field-goal percentage of 50.8%, with five players in double figures.
After a three-point lead at the half, the Bulldogs opened up the game midway through the second, gaining a lead by as many as 20 points.
Redlands looked to Bryan Schwartz to pace the team with 17 points on f5-for-8 shooting. Matt Dietrich and Alex Wolpe contributed 15 points each, while Patrick Coffey and Travis Miller put 11 points away.
La Sierra gained 17 points from Daniel Noga and 16 points from Joshua Crouch.
The Bulldogs look forward to hosting the 61st Annual Lee Fulmer Memorial Men's Basketball Tournament on December 4-6. Redlands tips off against UC Santa Cruz on the 4th at 8 p.m.


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Saturday, May 22 – Springfest at Barrett Branch Library
Barrett Branch Library (717 Queen St.) invites the public to celebrate Springfest at the Library. A variety of free entertainment will be available throughout the day, including a workshop on Thai healing techniques, a musical showcase of instruments from Thailand, and a class on "veggy art" with Food Network Chef James Parker. For more information, call 703.746.1703 or visit www.alexandria.lib.va.us.
Saturday, May 22 – Wonders of Science
Explore the Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary (105-107 S. Fairfax St.) and be awed by hands-on 18th-century science demonstrations of the wonders of science. Beginning at 1 p.m., Project Enlightenment, McLean High School's historical reenactment society, will test 18th-century medical practices through hands-on demonstrations. The Apothecary contains a large variety of objects, from poison bottles to dragon's blood, for visitors to discover. Tours last one hour and start at 1 p.m., 1:15 p.m., 2 p.m., 2:15 p.m., 3 p.m., and 3:15 p.m. The cost is $6 per person and reservations are recommended. For more information, visit www.apothecarymuseum.org or call 703.746.3852.
Saturday, May 22 – "Stamps to the Rescue" Open House
The Animal Welfare League will host an Open House in honor of the newly-issued "Stamps to the Rescue" series created by the United States Postal Service (USPS). USPS staff will be at the shelter from noon until 5 p.m. to promote and sell these attractive stamps and related products—all featuring adorable, adopted pets. League staff will host tours and craft activities, announce the winner of a children's poster contest and accept food for a pet food bank. Help us celebrate "Stamps to the Rescue" with our adoptable residents! For more information, call 703.838.4774.
Monday, May 24 – Lunch Bunch Concert
This Lunch Bunch Concert will feature St. Stephen's & St. Agnes School Wind Ensemble at 12:15 p.m. at Market Square, 301 King St. Concerts are cancelled in the event of inclement weather and subject to change without notice. For up-to-date information, call the Special Events Hotline at 703.746.5592.
Thursday, May 27 – Film Screening of Canvas
In recognition of Mental Health Month, the Partnership for a Healthier Alexandria is sponsoring a free film screening and discussion of Canvas. Starring Marcia Gay Harden and Joe Pantoliano, the film is an accurate and sympathetic portrayal of mental illness and the devastating effects it can have on a family. This PG-rated film will be shown from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Masonic Temple, 101 Callahan Dr. For more information, visit www.alexandriava.gov/mhmrsa.
Coming Soon!
Monday, May 31 – 33rd Annual City of Alexandria Memorial Day Jazz Festival
The 33rd Annual Memorial Day Jazz Festival will take place at Fort Ward Park, 4301 W. Braddock Rd., from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. The park features amphitheater and grass seating. Attendees can bring lawn chairs and blankets. Food will be available for purchase, picnic baskets are welcome, and grills are available in the park at the picnic sites. Admission is free. For more information, visit www.alexandriava.gov/12678.
Monday, May 31 – Friends of Captain Rocky Versace Memorial Day Ceremony
The "Friends of Captain Rocky Versace" invite the public to the 8th Annual Memorial Day Ceremony at the Captain Rocky Versace Plaza and Vietnam Veterans' Memorial at 11 a.m. at the Mount Vernon Recreation Center, 2701 Commonwealth Ave. The event will honor the 67 Alexandrians who made the ultimate sacrifice during the Vietnam War.
Tuesday, June 1 – Alexandria Domestic Violence Program Volunteer Training
The Alexandria Domestic Violence Program (DVP) will begin volunteer training on June 1. As a program that operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, volunteers play a key role in providing services to those affected by domestic violence. For more information, contact Jen Clayton at 703.838.4911 or e-mail firstname.lastname@example.com.
Thursday, June 10 through Sunday, June 13 – Alexandria Archaeology Institute
Do you watch the History Channel and imagine yourself excavating a real historic site? Well, here's your chance to grab a trowel and dig in! Join Alexandria archaeologists for a unique opportunity to excavate the Shuter's Hill site on the grounds of the George Washington Masonic Memorial (101 Callahan Dr.) from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Gain hands-on experience in site-excavation methods and record keeping. Learn how to use a transit, process and catalog artifacts in the laboratory, and interpret new discoveries. Advance registration is required. For more information, visit www.alexandriaarchaeology.org or call 703.746.4399.
H1N1 Flu Response Survey
How well did you think the City responded to the H1N1 flu? Let us know! The Alexandria Health Department has designed a brief survey to collect feedback on Alexandria's response to H1N1 flu. Answering these questions will help the City better respond to future public health emergencies and improve the health of Alexandrians. Fill it out online at https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/V2K6PTS.
All Alexandria Reads
During the month of May, Alexandria Library invites the community to read The Geography of Bliss: One Grump's Search for the Happiest Places in the World by Eric Weiner. Join Weiner in his search to discover what makes people happy. This coming week, All Alexandria Reads will host a comedy class, two movie nights with Pride and Prejudice (Bollywood style) and The Importance of Being Earnest, a musical showcase from Africa and Asia, and an aromatherapy class. Visit www.alexandria.lib.va.us for a complete list of locations, dates, and times for all events.
West End Farmers' Market
The West End Farmers' Market is open to the public on Sundays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. through November 21 at Ben Brenman Park, 4800 Brenman Park Drive. This outdoor market is one of a kind in the City's west end, featuring colorful displays of fresh, locally grown, in-season vegetables and fruits, gourmet coffee, fresh squeezed orange juice, and fresh baked pastries. For more information, visit www.alexandriava.gov/farmersmarket.
Upper King Street Fresh Farmers' Market
The Upper King Street Fresh Farmers' Market, located at King Street Gardens Park, 1806 King St., is just a few steps from the King Street Metro Station. Offering area residents and commuters the opportunity to shop for fresh, locally grown produce, meat, dairy and bakery items, the market is open Wednesdays through October 27 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. For additional information, visit http://www.upperkingstreet.org
Through Sunday, June 27 – "Tramping and Trailing with the Girl Scouts" Exhibition
This exhibition has been extended at The Lyceum (201 S. Washington St.)! It blends historical photographs, artifacts and reflections to tell the story of Girl Scouting in the Washington metropolitan area. The exhibition features a collection of Girl Scout uniforms from the 1910s, 1930s and 1960s, Brownie items from as early as 1937, a display of cookie fundraising materials, and extensive camping and hiking exhibits highlighted by a tent and official Girl Scout gear. Suggested admission is $2. The Lyceum is open Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Sundays, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, visit www.alexandriahistory.org or call 703.746.4994.
Monday, June 28 through Friday, July 2 – Civil War Kids' Camp
Fort Ward Museum still has a few slots available for its annual Civil War Kids' Camp, a week of learning and fun for boys and girls ages 8 to 12. Participants explore the lives of Civil War soldiers and civilians with marching, drilling, re-enactor guest appearances, games, crafts and other activities from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Fort Ward (4301 W. Braddock Rd.) Registration, including souvenirs and healthy snacks, costs $200 per child, and there is limited scholarship assistance based on financial need. For more information or to sign up, please contact Fort Ward Museum at 703.746.4848 or visit www.fortward.org.