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WASHINGTON (AP) — Rick Santorum looked for a win in Louisiana's primary Saturday to sustain his bid for the Republican presidential nomination. The former Pennsylvania senator badly needed a rebound after a decisive loss to front-runner Mitt Romney earlier in the week that moved party stalwarts to rally around the former Massachusetts governor and urge Santorum to drop out of the race.
Santorum expected to do well in this conservative Southern state. He also beat Romney in Alabama and Mississippi, raising questions about Romney's ability to connect with the party's conservative base, particularly in its Southern heart. Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich braced for yet another loss in the South, his home region.
Santorum on Saturday pointed out that a Louisiana victory would give him as many contests — 11 — as former President Ronald Reagan won in his 1976 race.
"Don't make the mistake that Republicans made in 1976. Don't nominate the moderate. When you do, we lose," Santorum said. Reagan lost a fight for the 1976 Republican nomination to incumbent President Gerald Ford, and Democrat Jimmy Carter won the White House.
But as Louisiana voted, the trajectory of the overall contest looked the same — and Romney remained the prohibitive favorite to win the nomination. Romney is far ahead in the delegate count and on pace to reach the necessary 1,144 delegates before the party's convention in August, while Santorum still has significant ground to catch him. Even before polls opened Saturday, Romney was looking past the results and toward the general election.
"I want the vote of the people of Louisiana so we can consolidate our lead," Romney said Friday while campaigning in Shreveport. He told supporters his campaign wants to focus on "raising the money and building the team to defeat someone that needs to be out of office in 2012, and that's Barack Obama."
After his Illinois victory on March 20, Romney had 563 delegates, according to an Associated Press tally. Santorum had 263, while Gingrich trailed with 135. Texas Rep. Ron Paul had 50.
Louisiana's complicated delegate rules made winning the primary less valuable. There were 20 delegates at stake Saturday, but they are awarded proportionally to the candidates who receive more than 25 percent of the vote.
Most states divide all the available delegates among the candidates who meet the minimum threshold. Louisiana's system is strictly proportional, with any leftover delegates designated as uncommitted, meaning they will be fought for at the state convention.
Santorum, Romney and Gingrich all campaigned in Louisiana ahead of voting. None of the candidates remained in the state on Saturday, with Santorum and Gingrich moving on to Pennsylvania. Santorum also campaigned in Wisconsin. Romney and Texas Rep. Ron Paul had no public events Saturday.
Though he led in polls in the state, Santorum spent much of his last day campaigning here Friday on the defensive. He caused an intraparty uproar earlier in the week after suggesting he'd prefer a second term for Obama over a Romney presidency.
"Over my dead body would I vote for Barack Obama," Santorum said as he walked back his original comments less than 24 hours before Louisiana polls opened.
Gingrich, meanwhile, showed no inclination to leave the race ahead of the August convention. "There's no incentive to get out as long as there's an opportunity to be there if it gets unlocked," Gingrich told reporters after delivering a Saturday speech to the Pennsylvania Leadership Conference, the state's largest annual gathering of conservatives.
The next key fight comes Tuesday in Wisconsin, where Santorum was already campaigning Saturday. Romney's campaign is airing TV ads in the state, and his super PAC allies have plowed more than $2 million into TV advertising there.
Santorum said Saturday he expected the primary there to be "the turning point in this race." He urged Wisconsin voters to "stand for your principles. Don't compromise. Don't sell America short."
Also voting April 3 are Maryland and the District of Columbia. There are 95 delegates combined at stake in the three contests.
Santorum is not on the ballot in Washington, D.C., but is ahead in opinion polls in Maryland.


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Published May 21, 2013
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ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — A mid-level appeals court says New York municipalities can use local zoning laws to ban the use of hydraulic fracturing to drill for natural gas.
The four-judge appellate division panel ruled unanimously Thursday that state mining and drilling law doesn't trump the authority of local governments to control land use.
The case of Norse Energy Corp.'s challenge to a ban in the Tompkins County town of Dryden has been closely watched by industry hoping to drill in New York's piece of the Marcellus Shale formation and opponents of the technology known as "fracking." Environmentalists fear drilling could threaten water supplies and public health.
In a separate ruling based on the Dryden decision, the court upheld a ban in Middlefield in Otsego County.
Lawyers for Norse and a landowner in Middlefield say they'll ask the state's top court for permission to appeal.


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Slow-Cooked Spaghetti Sauce Recipe
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- 1 pound ground beef or Johnsonville® Ground Mild Italian sausage
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
- 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 to 2 teaspoons dried basil
- 1 to 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 to 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Hot cooked spaghetti
- In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain.
- Transfer to a 3-qt. slow cooker. Add the next 10 ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or until heated through. Discard bay leaf. Serve with spaghetti. Yield: 6-8 servings.
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"This was good, but not great. A little too acidic for our tastes, but a little more brown sugar could likely take care of that. I will say that it was a nice thick sauce that coated pasta nicely."
"easy and delicious!"
"Great recipe, had enough to freeze for another meal"
"I made this, using 93% lean meat, adding 8 oz. of chopped mini-portabello mushrooms. I used all fresh herbs and Hunts brand tomato products. My family loved it and wants it ALL the time now! It gave a new meaning to "spaghetti". Thanks for giving me a new way to cook an old favorite!"
"I was not a fan of sausage until I tried this. It was very good! I've made it twice so far, once in the crock pot and once on the stove. Thank you for reforming me!:)"
"a very flavorful sauce"
"Very hearty but mine came out bland and watery. I prefer smooth sauces so I put the tomatoes in the blender. That may have made it watery. Even the hamburger that I cooked with the onion was bland."
"This is the best spaghetti sauce I have ever made..My mother request that I make it often!! Very good!"


text: Remember, in July, everyone had the Reds as the front runner for Ubaldo Jimenez and we seen how that worked out. I'd like for the Reds to acquire Jurrjens if its for the right price. Reports are the Braves want a haul and like Jimenez in July we may not want to meet their asking price.


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Originally published on May 1, 2013 1:43 pm
Growing as a musician is often a balancing act of challenging yourself without alienating your fans. For jazz diva Jane Monheit, maturity has given her singing new depth, and has given her new confidence as a performer. Guest host Celeste Headlee speaks with the Grammy nominated vocalist about her latest album The Heart of the Matter.


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Eagles knock off undefeated Knights
KENDALLVILLE — Columbia City's golf team handed Northeast Hoosier Conference foe East Noble its first loss Tuesday night."The conference is loaded and we proved that we're in the running and can play with the big boys," Columbia City Head Coach Andrew Thompson said. "It's great to knock off an undefeated team."The Eagles, now 2-3 in the NHC, shot a 158 to edge the Knights by four strokes, 158-162.Columbia City's score is a new low for the year."The way East Noble has been playing, it was great to get the win," Thompson said. "We were able to get it done last night. It was a huge win on the road and a great effort by the guys. That's what we need to have if we want to beat these tough teams in the NHC."Freshman Tyler Green matched East Noble's Michael Sharp's score of 37 to pace the Eagles.To read the rest of this story, see the May 8 issue of The Post and Mail. Don't have a subscription? Call (260) 244-5153 or subscribe to our e-edition. For breaking news, sports updates and additional coverage, bookmark the homepage and find us on facebook and twitter.


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Bryce Courtenay
Viking, 720pp, $45
Talking about the end of a book at the beginning of the review is usually not the thing to do. But Bryce Courtenay's final novel, Jack of Diamonds, has its best moments there. It is worth reading through the story to see what he writes at the end of his book, his writing career and his life. Not that the story itself isn't worth reading - far from it - it's what we have come to expect from this prolific writer who, for the past two decades, put out a book nearly every year.
His best writing was to be found in his non-fiction April Fool's Day, the story of his son's losing battle against HIV. When constrained by the imperatives of factual reportage and the examination of memory and lived experience, Courtenay had a great power to move and to convey clear insights. The life he lived was certainly as interesting as the best of the stories that his imagination conjured into narrative.
For many readers, his best fictional work was always The Power of One, which set the Bildungsroman template for most of his subsequent books: a marginalised but talented child learning survival skills in order to grow up successfully in a corrupt and violent society.
The skills always had to be extraordinary: in The Power of One, Peekay is a genius and champion boxer. In Jack of Diamonds, Jack Spayd's intelligence is something he must hide at school in order to escape bullying. As a child, his desire to read mollifies the grumpy local librarian into giving him special borrowing privileges. His musical ability is outstanding enough to attract several benefactors and mentors: his henpecked neighbour Mac; Miss Byatt (known as Miss Frostbite), owner of a jazz club; Miss Bates, her classical pianist friend; and Joe Hockey, the ''Negro jazz pianist''.
The last name was something of a surprise and continued to jar whenever it came up, though I guess it won't affect Courtenay's many overseas readers until maybe after the next federal election. Names are important in all novels; Courtenay's names sometimes hit the mark and sometimes just don't. If ''Miss Frostbite'' has a Fleming-esque tang, ''Juicy Fruit'' (the call-girl who buys the right to deflower Jack as a young man) goes beyond double to single entendre with a clumsy nudge-nudge-wink-wink. ''Jack Spayd'' sounds just as clunky, obviously concocted to create witty dialogue for all the card games he is going to play.
Those reservations aside, Jack of Diamonds is classic Courtenay. Jack, born in Cabbagetown, a poor neighbourhood of Toronto, has a drunken, violent father and an angelic, much-abused but hard-working and courageous mother, Gertrude.
The descriptions of domestic violence are harsh, but anyone working in the field knows that such stories have the ring of authenticity: the arbitrary whims of the abuser rule the family. What is persuasive here is the camaraderie between mother and son as they conspire in small pleasures (such as reading), and avoid the father's rages by anticipating his wishes and reactions. With this difficult beginning, Jack becomes a jazz pianist and harmonica player, aided by a small army of benefactors and various mentors.
Of course Gertrude cannot leave her abuser; if there is one thing Courtenay is good at, it is to present the sweep of societal forces that confine his characters' choices and form their consciences and fates. Jack of Diamonds takes Jack through the Great Depression in Canada, then to service as a medical aide in the Canadian army during World War II. He then goes to Las Vegas as the Mafiosi construct their casino empires, and thence to South Africa to avoid the unwelcome notice of a sociopathic Mafia debt collector.
Jack of Diamonds looks a bit rushed, with an urgency to the complexities of the rambling tale: ideas and echoes of other books and other characters abound, sometimes chaotically.
But the first-person narrative saves it: the sense of compassionate personal engagement can lift Courtenay's writings.
In this, his last book (Courtenay died on November 22), there is a sense of the story continuing as he sketches out what happens to Jack after the main story finishes. The brevity and inventiveness of the draft make pleasurable reading; with that, the book is a shoo-in for a film or mini-series adaptation.
Courtenay's final dedication is a moving one, but the main achievement of Jack of Diamonds is to offer, despite all his quirks and prolixity, a sense of his real voice; of the intelligent, engaged and kind human being who wrote it.


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Shadow board: "The show must go on"
Shadow board member Portia Prescott
Saying "the show must go on," the current incarnation of the Shadow Theatre board of directors today issued a statement thanking departing artistic director Keith L. Hatten for his service.
It also announced an opening for the position of executive director. There was no mention of how much the position will pay, or how the debt-ridden theater will pay for it.
The company also said it will go without an artistic director until the 2011-12 season, which would be the company's 15th.
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What Would Tullio Say About This?
This set off a chain of events. My loyal reader may recall that I have posted on the danger aspects of water bottles, here. Many more will recall that I have an ongoing "carbon" series. In reality, what Lizzylou SHOULD have asked was "I find it interesting that when placing a solitary bottle cage, you chose the seat tube instead of the down tube, and your cage isn't made out of CARBON!" Opportunity missed!
Bontrager Plastic Cage on a Cannondale
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Bontrager and Cannondale - Does
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Well, she's got a point. It is more or less traditional that solitary water bottle cages are mounted on the down tube. What's more, I actually mounted my own ones that way at one time, but they just seem to work better for me when mounted on the seat tube. What's more, I only mount one, because that is enough water to go between Starbucks stops under any conceivable weather conditions (for those NOT experienced in such things, Starbucks offers free cups of ice water. Those cups are triple filtered, and the Venti size is PERFECT to fill up a 24 oz water bottle, and will last at LEAST until the next Starbucks - what's more, Starbucks do NOT usually have bike racks so you need not feel guilty walking your bike in with you - I've checked! You should, however, check at your own local Starbucks ahead of time since we ALL know what "assume" stands for). The only time I will mount TWO water bottle holders when I next run in the "Hotter 'n Hell 100" and even then I'll only carry one water bottle. The second holder will be reserved for picking up a sweet bottle that has been discarded along the way by some rider. Last year, I was AMAZED at the variety of bottles along the way, but didn't want to carry one a long way in my jersey pocket. One interesting aside - my Tricross has also got mounting points on the BOTTOM side of the down tube. I haven't, to this date come up with anything I'd really want to have to clean off from the escaped mud and dust that collects down there, despite my protestations about keeping everything clean and dry.
The Specialized Cage at 1.3 oz, Looks GREAT on Buddy and it was on Sale, too!


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Just get some PS3 games imo
It sounds like they are into the whole casual thing, which if he doesn't wanna get more PS3 games I'd say put together one of those E350 AMD DVD player sized PCs together, slap on Steam, and let the kids go to town.
Let me tell ya with two teen boys Steam is like manna from heaven, the Xmas sale is always full of great games dirt cheap, so i can just tell them "here is what you have to spend, go nuts" and let them load up. Of course they both have decent gaming PCs but for casual gaming the E350 not only works great but slap a 1Tb drive in it and its a great media tank as well. with all the indies signing onto Steam they could have new games practically every day for cheap or free and the E350 kits are dirt cheap.
But buying another console now would be retarded, we all know they are all gonna release new systems (Nintendo already has) soon and until you see which are the winners and which the losers buying a console now would just be dumb. You either get ancient tech like the X360 or a console that frankly could turn into another Gamecube, whereas the E350 will look nice in a TV cabinet, will let you play netflixs and watch all your shows, and with Win 8 just $40 the 10 foot UI for kids is one of the few things Win 8 is actually good at so it seems like a no brainer to me, get the HTPC.
It sounds like they are into the whole casual thing, which if he doesn't wanna get more PS3 games I'd say put together one of those E350 AMD DVD player sized PCs together, slap on Steam, and let the kids go to town.
The AMD APUs use the system memory for video, so if you go that way, get the fastest memory the motherboard can handle (and make sure it's properly recognized in the BIOS). This really does make a difference in maximum frame rates, and the extra cost is peanuts.
Thanks godel, I forgot to mention that and it is VERY true. i have the EEE E350 netbook and changing out the 2gb of 1066 for 8gb of 1333 (hey it was only $8 difference between 4Gb and 8gb so I went for it) I can not only play videos smooth as butter in 1080P over HDMI but I can even play HL 2, L4D, even played far Cry 1 on lowest settings just fine, but personally if I'm on the netbook I like the RPGs like Torchlight I and II, those work great on the Bobcat.
And of course that is on a netbook where you have to deal with heat, I've built the E350 barebones for offices and cheap HTPCs and without being squeezed into a netbook those chips are just great, idles less than 6w, 18w under load, no noise, and you can just do so damned much with them!
Let me tell ya with two teen boys Steam is like manna from heaven
What Steam games can these two teen boys (or the OP's single-digit-year-old children) play together on one machine with two Xbox 360 gamepads?
Easiest "Ask Slashdot" ever. More child friendly games are available for Nintendo's platforms than for the PS3 or Xbox 360.
yea cause skateboards are great when there's 2 foot of snow and its -8 outside
If someone would only somehow adapt a skateboard for such a situation. Maybe lose the wheels and strap yourself to it?
This year I am thankful for Tom Sims. Props bro.
yea cause skateboards are great when there's 2 foot of snow and its -8 outside
Snowboards, sleds, skis, snowdiscs, even a cafeteria tray can provide plenty fun.
I wouldn't spend any money on a console right now. Certainly not on an over-the-hill Xbox 360 if you already own a PS3.
But I agree with hairyfeet up above, who says, "make a gaming PC and give 'em Steam. There is tons o' fun on Steam for any kind of gaming tastes, and the gaming PC makes for an excellent media center for the house with the addition
snowball fights, snow forts, quinzhee
Kids get enough screen time. Get them outside.
Having a game console (or two) isn't necessarily bad and this is a perfectly good place to ask about them.
Just get a semi decent PC and a few game controllers. PC vs Console aside, since Nintendo just released a new system and the other gaming consoles are starting to show their age, investing in one now seems counter intuitive. If you have enough money that it doesn't matter, I'm not sure why you don't just have one of each already. If money is tight enough that that isn't an option, then you really don't have a leg to stand on pushing to get a new system in the first place.
This feels more like fishing for a current idea of how consumers feel about the consoles than a legitimate question. Unless your kids (or yourself) are dying to play games that aren't on the PS3 that you already have, or are having issues with Sony, there's no reason to move to a new system at all.
Just get a semi decent PC
Seconded. One advantage of a PC is that it's really easy to run the multitude of free-to-play Flash games on relatively kid-safe sites such as Nick, PBS, and the BBC.
Just get a semi decent PC and a few game controllers.
And what exactly would you play on it? There's tons of great games for the PC but they're 99% one player/machine with mouse and keyboard. At best you'll get a few console ports who kept the console controller scheme as an option, in which case you might as well get a console. Personally I'd not want to buy a 2005-2006 generation console today which leaves the Wii U, but I guess that's also a budget issue. Indications are that the Xbox720/PS4 won't come until around 2015 so there's little point in holding ou
There's tons of great games for the PC but they're 99% one player/machine with mouse and keyboard.
I've been collecting a list of multiplayer-capable games [pineight.com], along with links to other people's lists.
At best you'll get a few console ports who kept the console controller scheme as an option
That or indie games whose developers heed Microsoft's advice that "Applications should support multiple controllers" [microsoft.com] better than the majors do. So does the whole one-machine-per-player mentality on the PC come from a belief that not enough potential customers own multiple USB game controllers and a 20" or bigger monitor? Or is it more a matter of publisher greed [cracked.com]?
After many years of begging I finally broke down and got a xbox 360 to replace the aging Wii. I got the Halo 4 version since my son loves the Halo games. The game is rated teen but him and his friends have been playing it for a couple of years now. BTW he's also 9 (turning ten early next year). Now he just has to wait until Christmas and no he doesn't know he's getting it.
360 is cheap but if you're playing multiplayer you have to factor in the subscription too.
Only if you plan on playing online multiplayer. Some adults prefer playing online with strangers because adults are less likely to have time to arrange their schedules to visit friends in person. But this household has three single-digit-year-old children, and I don't see how it'll be hard for them to arrange their schedules to play with one another using multiple gamepads connected to one machine.
Just buy another controller or two and a new game or two for PS3 and be done?
I'm seeing more and more kids who are taught this "need" to have the latest a greatest gadget. Teach to use their things until they're beyond repair or so archaic that the sytem can't be used anymore.
Also, try promoting a healthy lifestyle. If they want entertainment, encourage them to go out a play - get some physcial exercise. Teach them to go and play a team sport (or try to get on a swim team or soccer/football) and make friends that way. Because I have a sneaky suspicion that your kids are already show
Your kids probably want an iPad, a WII-U or an iPod Touch if surveys are anything to go by:
http://blog.nielsen.com/nielsenwire/consumer/u-s-kids-continue-to-look-forward-to-iholiday/ [nielsen.com]
Your kids probably want an iPad, a WII-U or an iPod Touch if surveys are anything to go by
Only because of advertising. Engage your kids, get them finding out more details rather than just the rosy picture in the latest expensive ads, and they may reach a different conclusion that they will be happier with (Or not.... The Wii-U and iPad 4th gen are pretty highly compelling game platforms; I don't believe the same could be said about the iPod Touch).
Use Steam and a Linux Box, later, your sons will play less and learn more, because they will have all the free tools to learn.
Kind of what I was thinking, but the things they learn may prove rather practical since they will have to learn how to make stuff work in Linux.
I highly doubt I would have found interest in working with zeroes and ones as a career had I not been given a crappy Sperry IBM clone and some games that never ran unless you figured out what TSRs and extended memory were and how to manipulate them.
Kids will learn how to learn better if they are given things that only 'sort of' work' (some assembly required).
Much more versatile than an TV console (drawing, reading, map, educational games, movies) and you could get tons of simple games/apps for only a few bucks each.
And you can use it in the car for long travels.
And it does not "compete" with the PS3 for which you could still get games.
I'd actually recommend an ipad mini. My kids have had an ipad 1 for years and absolutely love it, but I got them a mini and its much more suited to them. The littlest (2) looks hilarious carting the big ipad with protective case around... It's like half his size lol. Plus it's cheaper than a 2nd gen! Plus, the iPads can use the TV, kinda like a WiiU, so you don't lose too much from a console, and you gain a ton (like CHEAP apps and great educational software - my 4 year old learned how to spell almost entir
Why don't you ask your children what console they want? Chances are they will be very disappointed by whatever group consensus you will get from Slashdot, which will probably be some Linux based 10 year old shoebox computer running Steam beta...
Yep, 5 comments up "Use Steam and a Linux Box"...sigh.
My kids that are under 9 actually love using Linux and Steam.
My kids love watching movies in French.
Chances are they will be very disappointed by whatever group consensus you will get from Slashdot, which will probably be some Linux based 10 year old shoebox computer running Steam beta...
Yep, 5 comments up "Use Steam and a Linux Box"...sigh.
I dissent. The best console for kids is no doubt LCARS
The best console for kids is no doubt LCARS
Last time I tried that, the antimatter injectors got stuck and polarity of the positron flow was reversed! We never did get it to work right...
It was good enough for granddad; it's good enough for anyone.
Sigh, it's sad when people are referring to Atari owners as grandfathers.
Sigh, it's sad when people are referring to Atari owners as grandfathers.
Why, you don't have grandkids yet?
(wink) Well... I told yea... you should have exit that basement of yours more often.
Given my age I am on the border of that possibility but I didn't come out of my basement quite early enough for that so I won't have grandkids (hopefully) for another 20 years or so.
very broad generalization follows
Playstation and Xbox have mostly single player games.
Wii has more multiplayer games.
Some studies have shown if you "get" music you do better with math and that today is needed almost no matter what occupation you have.
No batteries, no internet connection, small, portable, not too loud, pleasant once they learn a bit, nothing be reeds as accessories to buy. What could go wrong?
What could go wrong?
This one time, at band camp...
What are you, Woody Allen?
Seriously, I think music would be a great way to get kids working out more than their thumbs this holiday season.
I myself would go for a Yamaha or Casio electronic keyboard. Why? Because a clarinet, trumpet, saxophone or other band or symphonic instrument tend to be noisy. Unless your kid's a born Mozart, you and your neighbors are not likely to get a moment's peace when the kids first starts to practice. Electronic pianos have head phones or line out connectors so your kid can pra
Use it as an opportunity to teach valuable shopping, reasoning, and persusasion skills.
Research each console, titles for each console, and options; find pluses and minuses.
Ask the 3 kids to make "Features/Advantages" and "Disadvantages" lists for each console, each one to pick the console they find most compelling, and tell the story.
If there's a disagreement have a discussion, and requirement for the kids to persuade each other/ come to unanimous agreement on which console they want.
Then take your kids' opinions under advisement, in making your final decision....
If there's a disagreement have a discussion, and requirement for the kids to persuade each other/
come to unanimous agreement on which console they want.
IOW, one vote for boxing gloves instead of a console.
so it looks like the financial market says don't count on a screaming boatload of new games in a couple years. Panasonic is a hurting critter, too.
New consoles are going to release in a year!. Buying a console now (except the Wii-U) is the worst thing a gamer can do!.
... why don't you ask them? I'm dumbfounded how this got to front page of slashdot, seems like a "no duh" kind of question.
If their friends have a PS3, then get a PS3. If their friends have an XBox, get an XBox. Why? Because they can then share games...
Apart from the Wii U, which is more a half generation on from the PS3 rather than the next generation, essentially you'll be replacing like for like. Another PS3 or 360 will seem like a bad choice a year down the line when the PS4 is coming up for release.
That said, if you want games for your kids, why not think about the original Wii? They'll be dirt cheap now the U is out, and there's plenty of games available.
Also wow, there's a fair amount of moralising here tonight.
Tell the kids NOT to give up until they've beaten SMB1, SMB3, and LifeForce. At least.
It's like spelling, and math - everyone should do it.
Then we're on to PC: Doom2, and then Quake1. It's ok to use OpenGL.
Half-Life1 (BlackMesa is ok)
UnrealTournament1 with Hi Res Pack
First Person Shooters are important for learning that no matter how good you are,
you will always die by some lucky headshot from across half the map. And
from this they *know* that the actual Military is just a shortcu
You'd be surprised how many kids prefer old skool games.
Ask your kids. They may well already know of games they want to play / are playing with their friends.
I don't see the point of just buying another console unless you know of games you want to play on it. There's no point buying solely in anticipation of good games in the future because you may as well just save the cash and buy when those games do come out.
Difficult to comment on the option of buying more games and controllers as you don't say whether there's any games you wish to buy nor if you need any mo
Why bother debating on it? Just get more ps3 games, you already have the system.
I see a lot of comments saying nintendo is better for kids games and thats not true, nintendo is better for shovelware games. Sure nintendo has some good kids games but no more than anyone else since the vast majority of games on nintendos systems are complete garbage where some developer craps out a family friendly game that is a complete waste of time.
Ps3 has a lot of great games for kids and adults. Ratchet and clank hd collection, sly cooper collection, rayman origins, little big planet, little big planet 2, all of the "lego" theme games on it, skylanders, skylanders giants, ratchet and clank a crack in time, modnation racers, sonic generations, playstation move heroes, epic mickey 2, disney universe, wonderbook, and dozens more. Plus the dozens and dozens of smaller games you can buy cheap on the playstation store.
And if you mean aging as in your ps3 is aged since you bought it yes, but its hardly aging in techology sense. Last of us and beyond two souls are coming out and still advancing what can be done on it.
If the ps3 is such a big part of your family and you already have a library of games for it then why change it out while its still in its prime?
Costs US$199, most games are under $5. Goes with the kids in the car, in the bedroom, but still easy to confiscate and lock away.
Far better selection of educational games, not just twitch reflex shooters.
Serves double duty as a media player. Movies, music, Youtube.
Serves triple duty as an internet research / learning tool. How do volcanoes work? Look it up.
With Android 4.2 you can set up individual user accounts for each child & parent, so the whole family can use it. But
Marvelous! The super-user's going to boot me! What a finely tuned response to the situation!


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Looking at this egress map it seems E is best for exiting to rt3 west.
That said, I get there early enough, maybe I should just park in D. Seems to be the same way out. I was hoping E or F let you right out to 3 without going to 120.
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a person who pretends to have virtues, moral or religious beliefs, principles, etc., that he or she does not actually possess, especially a person whose actions belie stated beliefs.
a person who feigns some desirable or publicly approved attitude, especially one whose private life, opinions, or statements belie his or her public statements.
sg3 fits this description to a t.


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Feb. 4, 2005
New Haven, CT - Yale came up short in its bid to knock off No. 5 St. Lawrence Friday night at Ingalls Rink, as two third-period goals helped the Saints pull out a 3-0 win. Meaghan Guckian made 33 saves to deny the Bulldogs, who were looking for their fourth win against a top-ten team this season.
Yale came out strong, as Nicole Symington drew a hooking penalty on Laurie Ross on a breakaway a minute in. The Bulldogs had several good shots on that power play but were denied by Guckian. An early 5-1 lead in shots for the Blue gave way to a more evenly played period, and St. Lawrence had a chance to seize control when the Saints got a 5-on-3 with 2:29 left in the first. But the Yale penalty kill rose to the occasion, with Yale defenders blocking several shots and Sarah Love stopping the three that came her way. The teams entered intermission scoreless, but a penalty on St. Lawrence's Annie Guay .7 seconds before the break allowed Yale to start the second on the power play.
Guckian stopped all three shots on that power play to open the period, and the game remained a back-and-forth affair until St. Lawrence's Chelsea Grills was able to knock one past Love at the 8:55 mark. The Saints had a golden chance to increase that lead just under four minutes later on a breakaway, but Yale captain Erin Duggan raced back and came diving over from the other side of the ice to knock the puck away, eliciting loud cheers from the Ingalls crowd. The St. Lawrence lead stayed stuck at one entering the third.
The Bulldogs had their best chance to tie the game less than 20 seconds into the period but missed by literally inches, as Jenna Spring's tip attempt hit the post to Guckian's right. Just over a minute later the Bulldogs got a scare when Love, who had come far out of the crease attempting to poke the puck away, was knocked to the ground and lay there face down and motionless for several moments. She eventually got back on her feet and resumed her duties, making a nice save on a Katherine Smithson shot just minutes later. Yale had two more power play opportunities but could not solve Guckian, and a goal by Sabrina Harbec with 4:58 to play provided the necessary insurance. In need of a spark, Yale head coach Hilary Witt pulled Love with 1:56 to play but a turnover in the Yale end gave the Saints' Emily Berlinguette an easy shot at the empty net for the 3-0 final.
The Bulldogs return to action Saturday afternoon against Clarkson at 4:00 at Ingalls Rink. It is Alumnae Day and Youth Day, with raffles, face painting, a post-game autograph session and free Yale hockey guides for all children in attendance.
report by Sam Rubin '95, Yale Sports Publicity Department


text: Glenn Hoetker, Scott Weisbenner and Martin Wu in the Departments of Business Administration, Finance and Accountancy, respectively, have achieved tenure and will be promoted to rank of associate professor effective, August 16, 2007. Rajshree Agarwal (Business Administration), Jeffrey Brown (Finance) and Michael Pratt (Business Administration) have also been promoted to full professor, effective August 16, 2007.Agrawal teaches business policy and strategy, innovation and technology management. Her research interests focus on the implications of entrepreneurship and innovation for industry and firm evolution. Some of her recent projects examine knowledge transfer through employee entrepreneurship, experience-based advantages in new product markets, and the influence of dynamic knowledge-based capabilities on firm performance. She joined the College in 2001.Brown teaches courses in financial economics and employee benefits. His primary research focus is on the interaction of public and private insurance markets, including annuities, life insurance, long-term care insurance, pensions and Social Security. He also is interested in stock market participation, dividend taxation, and the effect of inheritances on labor supply. He joined the College in 2002.Hoetker teaches corporate strategy and the management of technology and innovation. His research interests include management of technology and innovation, inter-organizational networks, the economy and institutions of Japan, and economic institutions and contracting. He joined the College in 2001.Pratt teaches courses in organizational behavior, human resource management, and qualitative methods. His research focuses on organizational culture and symbolism, the management and consequences of conflicting ideologies and identities, organizational attachment, organizational sensemaking / meaning-making, and intuitive decision-making. He joined the College in 1994.Weisbenner teachers courses in corporate finance, and his research interests include household portfolio decisions and how they are influenced by taxation and psychological factors; issues concerning retirement saving and pension plans; and corporate payout policy. He joined the College in 2000.Wu teaches managerial accounting and management control systems at both undergraduate and graduate levels. His research interests include information economics, agency theory, managerial incentive problems, performance evaluation, risk management, capital-investment decisions and equity valuation, and the economics of auditing. He joined the College in 2001.


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|2003-11-06, 19:24
|Link #41
エッチだ! しかたない
Join Date: Jul 2003
>so that's what I've "learned" from just the first post. But... is it correct?
watashi can be used by either sex, it's more polite/distant than boku as well. I use watashi at class and boku with friends, but I'm still learning, so whatever. ^^
Technically desu is a contracted (from de arimasu) copula (in present, polite form) which basically means two things are equal. Google it if you really care, but you can just translate it as "is". It's not a verb per se, but verbs come at the end of a sentence in Japanese which is why your guess for wa is wrong. Like said above, in anime you'll hear da a lot more often which is the regular, not as polite/distant, form.
ka is the question particple, wa is the topic marker. So anata wa in isolation is probably better translated as "as for you..." or "concerning you..." since it isn't necessarily the subject, but can be. Uh, I don't want to explain the whole topic/subject marker bit. Try this page ^^:
*shudders at the horror of so much Japanese in roomaji above*
|2003-11-06, 19:30
|Link #43
tsubasa o sagashite
Atashi/watakushi is feminine
boku and ore are both masculine forms. I think the reason Chise was laughing might be because ore is more 'macho-ish' and/or egotistical and you probably would end up using ore in everyday informal speech. An extreme case of this (and probably in jest) is that in Revery Earth (the manga), one of the male characters refers to himself as 'ore-sama' since -sama denotes prestige and is usually used when you are talking/referring to someone of much higher stature than yourself. (Fans will do this sometimes of their favorite creators) It has about the equivalent level of 'lord'.
|2003-11-06, 19:33
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Oscar winning black actor
Join Date: Nov 2003
p3psi's first offical japanese lesson for you guys
I dont want to seem like im taking over Gravy's thread here, but for those of you who want me to teach virtually straight out of my old Japanese I textbook, chapter by chapter, you can follow my posts here, and get reinforcement from Gravy's and who ever else posts lessons here.
ok here, i found a hiragana alphabet with sound, http://sp.cis.iwate-u.ac.jp/sp/lesson/j/doc/kana.html
there's a quiz at the bottom of the page, but i havent tried it yet.
here's katakana with sound
These links will show you stroke order, i.e. how to write them.
hiragana- http://www.genki-online.com/kyozai/hiragana.html
katakana- http://www.genki-online.com/kyozai/katakana.html
GO PRACTICE NOW!!!!11!!!, I will give you one week to study, just get most of them down pat, reading vocab words and sentences will reninforce you when we start the lessons.
Make sure you read out loud AND write each one.
Dont worry about kanji now, we will start kanji later.
Like i said before, ill be posting only in hiragana and katakana from now on, and only list romanji for hard pronounciations.
I dont know about Gravy and the other guys, but i think it would be benifical to you to speak and learn how to read japanese.
I will try to post my new lessons every week.
I will try to break each lesson into parts that you need to work on each day.
I just read Gravies post below, And im just wondering, how many people will actually take the effort in learning japanese from me? cuz I dont want to be wasting my time if you guys dont really want to put forth the effort.
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|2003-11-06, 19:44
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Afflicted by the vanities
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Fish-shape Paumanok
Age: 30
Uh... it wasn't a review... and zalas' post wasn't a review either. Our "commentaries" are merely pointing out proper grammar. You wouldn't want to speak Engrish, right?
You can help people learn Japanese by deleting this thread...
|2003-11-06, 22:01
|Link #51
Join Date: Nov 2003
I'll learn! (or try, at least!) I love languages, and having weekly lessons seems like a nice way to keep on track.
I came across the following site for hiragana and katakana (yet another one) - you don't need to login to get to the worksheets, and they won't help you memorize the kana, but I found it helpful to trace the shapes like this for your initial writing practice.
Also, I'm curious - how important is stroke order? Do your teachers place a lot of emphasis on it?
The first link you mentioned, p3psi, also has links to dakuon, handakuon, and youon? What are those? Should I memorize them as well?
|2003-11-06, 22:04
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Afflicted by the vanities
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Fish-shape Paumanok
Age: 30
|2003-11-06, 22:27
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Oscar winning black actor
Join Date: Nov 2003
For example,
は-is "ha"
ば-is "ba"
ぱ-is "pa"
か-is "ka"
が-is "ga"
also, this little "yo" after "ki" is suppose to be on the same level with "ki". not a subscript, but it is suppose to be smaller than "ki"
きょis "kyo"
this seems its going to be a problem for me writing in japanese in posts, if anyone knows how to fix that yo from floating in the middle, let me know.
you also use the same rules with its katakana counterpart
ive been looking through that link you posted, and thats a good idea to write these out. because you want to practice reading and writeing them of course.
|2003-11-07, 09:58
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Sleepy Head
|2003-11-08, 02:09
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Inactive Member
Join Date: Nov 2003
Hello everyone, I'm new here but I noticed this thread and thought I'd throw in a contribution. For people looking for a good way to learn on their own, I'd have to recomend a piece of software called "human Japanese." I got my copy bundled in with a 4 cd set called "Instant Immersion Japanese" that I picked up at Best Buy for about $20. The first 2 cd's of the set were pretty useless, but the third one is gold. After the basics, it focuses on sentence structure, building more and more complex sentences by moving thru the vaious 'particles' that comprise and identify the pieces of Japanese speech. Also, it instructs hiragana and katakana (no kanji, unfortunately). Also, all Japanese text can be clicked to hear what it's supposed to sound like (between that, and watching too much anime, my pronounciation is getting pretty good ) This may just be the way that I learn, but I'm doing better with this software than any other method I've tried. Also, for people looking for an incredible little Japanese word processor, I'd recommend JWPce. It's open-source, and thus freeware I got my copy from
I've still barely touched the full functionality of this software, which includes a full set of kanji lookup tools!
Well, that's all I've got, hope I didn't ramble too much and could be of some help to someone!
|2003-11-08, 16:28
|Link #58
A territory most absolute
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Finland
Age: 32
If you think you want something more than what this thread can offer, I suggest you visit http://www.japanese-online.com
The lessons there are awesome. Every lesson is made of a piece of text that is shown in both Japanese and English next to each other so you can easily compare them to each other. After the text there is the grammar part, which goes trough the grammar used in the text. Finally all lessons have a few drills where you have to type in a word to a sentence or something similar. You can also listen to the text in Japanese so you know the pronounciation. At some point the lessons switch to hiragana and katakana which makes things a bit slower though.
|2003-11-08, 16:49
|Link #59
tsubasa o sagashite
Well, the official JWPCE site is at http://www.physics.ucla.edu/~grosenth/japanese.html
For more electronic Japanese information, you should try JIM BREEN's site:
There's also a nice online Japanese to Japanese dictionary at:
Finally, web EIJIROU is very useful for sample translations:
|2003-11-08, 18:14
|Link #60
Join Date: Nov 2003
I think its stupid when people who dont know japanese integrated with english.
such as adding "ne?" at the end of sentences or other words that do not fit into the grammar. Mixing of languages is fmurdering of the beauty of a language. The only reason foreign words should be used are for names and places. "Otakus" adding 1 or 2 japanese words they learned from anime is just stupid and worse when used incorrectly.
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Fan-favorite programs Buck Night and Summer Fireworks return during homestand
KANSAS CITY, MO (April 28, 2014) - The Kansas City Royals will return home on Tuesday, April 29 for a six-game homestand against the Toronto Blue Jays and division foe Detroit Tigers, who make their first appearance of 2014 at Kauffman Stadium. Throughout this homestand, many popular programs make their debut including All You Can Eat Seats, Buck Night and Summer Fireworks. GordoNation also makes a return with a new t-shirt for fans who purchase a special ticket package. Please see below for more information.
Tuesday, April 29 - Toronto Blue Jays vs. Royals, 7:10 p.m.
KANSAS CITY, MO (April 28, 2014) - The Kansas City Royals will return home on Tuesday, April 29 for a six-game homestand against the Toronto Blue Jays and division foe Detroit Tigers, who make their first appearance of 2014 at Kauffman Stadium. Throughout this homestand, many popular programs make their debut including All You Can Eat Seats, Buck Night and Summer Fireworks. GordoNation also makes a return with a new t-shirt for fans who purchase a special ticket package. Please see below for more information.
Tuesday, April 29 - Toronto Blue Jays vs. Royals, 7:10 p.m.
- Career Fair - Visit the Royals and other area businesses to learn about full-time, part-time, seasonal positions and internships at the Career Fair. The event will be held inside the Kia Diamond Club from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Registration is only $16 which includes admission to the Career Fair along with a game ticket and parking pass to the Royals vs. Blue Jays game at 7:10 p.m. For more event details and to reserve a spot, visit www.royals.com/careerfair.
- Play It Forward Contest presented by Missouri Lottery - Round one of the bracket-style contest continues as the fans vote for the new sixth inning sing-a-long song. During each game until June 7, fans in the ballpark will vote for one of two songs that will be announced during pregame by KMBZ Radio's Dana Wright and Scott Parks of "Dana & Parks" on CrownVision. The song with the most votes will be played during the sixth inning of that same game, and the overall contest winner will be played in the remaining games of the 2014 season. www.royals.com/playitforward
Wednesday, April 30 - Toronto Blue Jays vs. Royals, 7:10 p.m.
- Student Night presented by INK Magazine - Rivals Outfield Box or Hy-Vee Infield tickets are available for Wednesday home games for youth and students with a valid ID at the Kauffman Stadium Box Office for just $8. Select tickets are also available online at www.royals.com/studentnight. Seating is subject to availability. All Student Nights include pregame food and beverage specials available at the Crown Classic concession area.
- Local Music Showcase presented by INK Magazine - Catch a free pregame concert on us. Every Wednesday Student Night also features live local music prior to the game in the Outfield Experience. Performing during this showcase will be the fifteen-year-old musical sensation, Gracie Schram. For details, visit www.royals.com/studentnight.
Thursday, May 1 - Toronto Blue Jays vs. Royals, 7:10 p.m.
- GordoNation - Fans can enjoy being part of GordoNation, a special seating section in left field that will be reserved for die-hard Alex Gordon fans on Thursday home games throughout the season. The first 100 GordoNation fans will also receive an Alex Gordon big head. Tickets cost $35 and come with a gold GordoNation t-shirt. (photo attached) For details, visit www.royals.com/gordonation.
- All You Can Eat Seats - Fans can purchase All You Can Eat Seats located in the Loge Level (Sec. 318 - 325), which include unlimited ballpark fare. All the hot dogs, nachos, peanuts, pretzels and Pepsi products you can handle for $40 per seat! Individual and group discount tickets available. For details, visit www.royals.com/allyoucaneat.
Friday, May 2 - Detroit Tigers vs. Royals, 7:10 p.m.
- First Responders Night - The Royals and GovX are proud to salute members of the military and first responders. During select games throughout the season, members will be honored during a pregame presentation. In addition, specially-priced tickets will also be available throughout the season. For more information, visit www.GovX.com/Royals.
- Buck Night - Hot dogs, small Pepsi products and peanuts are just $1 each all night long. www.royals.com/fanvalue.
- Summer Fireworks - Fans will enjoy a spectacular fireworks show, presented by Hy-Vee and Pepsi, after the game.
Saturday, May 3 - Detroit Tigers vs. Royals, 6:10 p.m.
- Rawlings Gold Glove T-Shirt - The first 10,000 fans will receive a t-shirt, courtesy of Papa John's, highlighting the three Royals players who received Rawlings Gold Glove awards for the 2013 season: first baseman Eric Hosmer, catcher Salvador Perez, and left fielder Alex Gordon (photo attached). In addition, there will be a pregame on-field ceremony with a Rawlings representative to present the three winners their awards.
- 610 Saturday - The Royals have teamed up with Entercom and 610 Sports Radio for special pregame festivities outside Rivals Sports Bar that include 610 Sports Radio personalities, special guests, food and drink specials and much more. Fans can enjoy the 610 Saturday Appetizer Special - Southwest Firecracker Egg Rolls for just $6.10 - in Rivals Sports Bar from the time the gates open until the first pitch. Listen to 610 Sports Radio and receive a coupon code to purchase a ticket for only $6.10 in the Hy-Vee Infield. www.royals.com/610saturday.
Sunday, May 4 - Detroit Tigers vs. Royals, 1:10 p.m.
- Family FunDay Sunday - Each Sunday home game features pregame interactive kids entertainment by School of Rock, plus face painters, caricature or balloon artists in the Outfield Experience. New this season, fans also have the opportunity to get pregame autographs with select players each Sunday. All-Day Play Passes for unlimited activities in the Outfield Experience are available for just $10. In addition, the Royals are offering a Family FunDay Sunday 4-Pack that includes four Hy-Vee Infield tickets, $10 in loaded value per ticket to use for concessions and merchandise, and four All-Day Play Passes - over $150 in value - for just $80! www.royals.com/sunday.
- Sunday Fun Run - All fans 14 and under can run the bases after the game (conditions permitting).
Fans may purchase tickets online at royals.com, by calling 1-800-6ROYALS, at area Hy-Vee stores or at the Kauffman Stadium Box Office.


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Allison Burke, 33, of Salem was recently named an official Walk Hero for the 25th anniversary Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk. Burke, pictured here during a Jimmy Fund event at Fenway Park on July 22, was diagnosed with brain cancer in September 2012. She said she feels fortunate to be looking and feeling healthy despite her ongoing cancer treatments and hopes to serve as an inspiration to others fighting similar battles. The walk will take place in Boston in early September, and Burke said she's looking forward to crossing the finish line while pushing her 14-month-old daughter in a stroller. (COURTESY)
Jimmy Fund Walk Hero
Brain tumor hasn't sapped Salem mother's passions
SALEM -- As the mother of a 14-month-old daughter, Allison Burke relishes the promise of each new day - of first words, first steps, first peals of laughter.
Under the surface, however, the 33-year-old Salem mother is fighting - to shrink the tumor inside her brain.
Two years in, it's a battle Burke appears to be winning. A recent checkup at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston revealed her tumor is shrinking.
But she knows others aren't so fortunate.
"This diagnosis could have halted everything," she said, "though I've made the decision not to let this hold me back."
Since being diagnosed with neoplastic astrocytoma/oligodendroglioma, a type of brain cancer, Burke, a former exercise physiologist and dance instructor, has made it her mission to lend moral support to others engaged in similar fights.
"I'm feeling pretty great most of the time, but not everyone is so lucky," she said. "I have a voice, and I can lend that voice to those unable to share their own."
Recently named an official Walk Hero for the 25th anniversary Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk, Burke will be on site to inspire the anticipated 8,500 or so participants expected to walk along the Boston Marathon route on Sept. 8 to raise funds for Dana-Farber.
The Walk Hero program matches Dana-Farber patients with walk teams, providing the walkers with added inspiration and motivation.
In August 2012, Burke and her husband, Raymond, had been married for two years. Her daughter, Kenna, was 4 months old.
That's when Allison began having excruciating headaches.
At first, she thought she was simply tired and deprived of sleep - not unexpected as the mother of an infant - but the headaches persisted. Then, one night in September, Burke's headache woke her from a sound sleep. Getting up to get a glass of water, she immediately collapsed and suffered a seizure.
A biopsy conducted at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston revealed brain cancer, and Burke immediately began oral chemotherapy treatments at Dana-Farber.
To date, she's completed nine rounds of chemotherapy, and doctors have been amazed at her progress.
Though she does experience some mild symptoms on the days she's taking her medication, Burke said, for the most part she feels "pretty great, actually."
"I'm still doing my daily tasks, still going for runs," she said. "After meeting other people in the cancer community, I realized not everyone has had an experience like mine."
As a Walk Hero, Burke joins dozens of other Dana-Farber patients, ranging in age from 1 to 90 and "every age in between."
Her main function is to share her story with others while walking alongside her team, Team TJX, which is composed of employees of the TJX Corporation. She'll also serve as a mentor to other cancer patients, particularly those in their 20s and 30s.
During the September walk, on which she'll be joined by her family, Burke plans to do the final 3-mile stretch of the marathon route. She's particularly looking forward to walking underneath the glass bridge connecting Dana-Farber's Boston facilities, where dozens of young cancer patients will gather to wave at the walkers below.
"For me, that will be an especially touching moment," Burke said.
On July 22, Burke and her family met up with this year's Jimmy Fund Walk teams during a rally at Fenway Park.
"Most people would think a gathering for a bunch of cancer patients would be pretty depressing, but it was just the opposite," she said. "We hugged, we shared our stories - it was very inspiring."
Reading a recent article in Time magazine about the latest updates in cancer therapies, one particular line touched her heart: "It will not take one hero, but many."
"That was kind of my 'a-ha' moment," she said with a grin. "The Jimmy Fund is calling me a hero, but I call my family heroes, along with my doctors and nurses, all the researchers and all the people who donate funds and participate in this walk. They all give us hope, which is priceless."
For more information or to sponsor a walker, go to www.JimmyFundWalk.org.


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FLORENCE, S.C. – Behind seven strong innings from Spencer Thomas (Loganville, Ga.) and 13 hits from the offense, the No. 21 Georgia College baseball team (16-4, 8-2 PBC) won at Francis Marion University (11-10, 3-7 PBC) 8-2 Friday night.
The Georgia College bats busted open a 4-2 game with a four-run eighth, featuring three run-scoring singles.
Thomas (2-0) got the nod to start the three-game set with the Patriots, scattering four hits and just a single walk for one earned run over seven innings. Senior Jordan Modine (Ft. Pierce, Fla.) held FMU hitless for the final two innings. Modine now has a streak of three straight relief outings without surrendering a run, a nine-inning span.
Rightfielder Jake Sandlin (Evans, Ga.) was 3-for-4 with two runs, while centerfielder Rob Hogenkamp (St. Louis) had a 2-for-4 night with a pair of RBI.
Designated hitter Taylor Hinshaw (Winder, Ga.) was 2-for-5 with two runs and two RBI, and first baseman Clay Ardeeser (Loganville, Ga.) rounded out the multi-hit performers with a 2-for-5 game and an RBI.
The Patriots were held to just four hits on the ballgame, with no FMU player tallying more than one. Chance DuCharme (0-1) was credited with the loss in 3 1/3 innings of work.
The Bobcats conclude the three-game set with the Patriots tomorrow, March 15 in doubleheader action at 1 p.m.
The Georgia College Department of Athletics, two-time winners of the PBC Commissioner's Cup, sponsors 11 varsity athletic programs at the NCAA Division II level. As a Division II program, Bobcat Athletics prides itself on balancing the life of the student-athlete, evidenced by the teams' multiple appearances in post-season competition as well as documented academic success and community-service involvement. Sign up at @GCBobcats on Twitter and Facebook for up-to-the-minute reports, and visit GCBobcats.PhotoReflect.com to purchase photo prints from home athletic contests.


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OMAHA, Neb. -- The eight teams in the College World Series have plenty in common. This year's field of eight clubs is particularly interesting because it includes teams that all entered the season with very high expectations in their respective conferences.
However, not all of these programs come with the same long-term expectations. During the coaches press conference Friday morning, a reporter from Louisiana promptly asked LSU coach Paul Mainieri what it was like to finally get back to Omaha. Finally? The Tigers won a national title the last time they were here in Omaha in 2009. But of course, until last weekend, rich in the minds of LSU fans and folks in the Pelican State was the ugly Baton Super Regional series loss to Stony Brook last summer.
Mainieri answered the question nice as can be. After all, with the type of money LSU is throwing at its college baseball program, it at least makes some sense to think that way. While Mainieri and the Tigers are aiming for their seventh national title during the next two weeks, a program such as North Carolina State is making just its second College World Series appearance, and astonishingly, there was a 45-year hiatus between the two appearances, with the last coming in 1968.
If there were nerves surrounding this N.C. State club entering the CWS, head coach Elliott Avent certainly isn't seeing it. If anything, the Wolfpack appears to be soaking in the elements of Omaha. Thursday night, Avent looked out of his hotel room window to find two of his players -- Jake Armstrong and Logan Ratledge -- playing whiffle ball with a little league team in the parking lot. Meanwhile, earlier in the day, several N.C. State players rolled around downtown Omaha on bicycles checking out the sights and sounds.
For teams like N.C. State and Indiana, who aren't exactly traditional powers in Omaha, their first-round matchups couldn't be better. Indiana will open things up with Louisville, whom it has played three times this season, winning two of those contests. Meanwhile, the Wolfpack will open CWS play against arch-rival North Carolina, whom it went 1-2 against earlier this season, the final game between the two teams going 18 innings in the ACC tournament.
"If we weren't here playing each other, we'd be out recruiting," N.C. State head coach Elliott Avent said. "We kind of like playing each other out there."
North Carolina coach Mike Fox shook his head in disapproval, but added this: "For the first time ever, I think I agree with Elliott," he said. "It's good four our league and good for the State of North Carolina. It's not fun to face Carlos Rodon, though."
The matchup between the Tar Heels and Wolfpack should be the showcased game in the first-round action here in Omaha. The Tar Heels will send junior left-handed pitcher Kent Emanuel, while the Wolfpack will counter with sophomore left-handed pitcher Carlos Rodon, who has been simply fantastic in the postseason. The last time Rodon faced the Tar Heels he struck out 14 batters, walked two and allowed just a run and a hit in 10 innings of work.
Since then, Rodon, who has a stocky frame, a fastball in the low-to-mid 90s, and a wipeout slider, has been almost as good. He struck out 10 and allowed just two hits in a complete game shutout against William & Mary, while he struck out nine and walked two in 8 1/3 innings against Rice.
"I've seen way too much of him," Fox said about Rodon. "He has pitched as well as anyone down the stretch, and as anytime in his career. He is completely under control and has good command of both his fastball and breaking ball. He's as good as I've seen in all my time in coaching. He just continues to get better and better, and that's an extremely difficult task."
As for UNC's Emanuel, the All-American left-hander has an impressive 2.93 earned-run average for the season, but hopes to bounce back from a poor showing the past couple of weekends. Emanuel has a 10.22 ERA in four postseason appearances, allowing 14 runs in 12 1/3 innings of work. However, there's no doubt Avent expects nothing but the best from Emanuel on Sunday.
"He's been Mike's guy for several years. You like to say he's crafty, but you usually save the crafty comments for guys with lesser stuff," Avent said about Emanuel. "He has command of three big pitches and he'll bust that fastball in. He's smart, competitive and holds runners well. He's well in control out there."
While first-round action is highlighted by yet another Tobacco Road showdown, it's only the tip of the iceberg to what should be yet another fantastic CWS.
UCLA's offense plays up
Almost all the teams in the College World Series, with the exception of North Carolina State and UCLA, are considered potent offensive clubs. And even then, the distance between the Wolfpack and Bruins is staggering, with N.C. State hitting .279 entering the CWS and UCLA hitting for a rather low .251 batting average.
It's not every day you see a team hitting .251 in Omaha, but the Bruins are the exception to the rule, thanks to a very opportunistic offensive approach.
"We are opportunistic. We've put together some better at bats here of late, and we chip away at the starting pitcher with hopes of running up his pitch count," Savage said. "Also, even though the bullpen is one of our strengths, it isn't the strength of most programs in college baseball. We've faced a lot of big-time arms this season and we've had some success against those guys.
"But overall, our guys know the style of baseball we play."
The Bruins aren't going to scare anyone with their bats, but they find different ways to get on base. For instance, Kevin Kramer, who has struggled in the postseason, has been hit-by-pitch 14 times this season, while Eric Filia and Brian Carroll have been hit, 10 and 14 times, respectively.
Meanwhile, though the statistics won't indicate this when you look at the overall numbers, a few hitters, including Filia, Gallagher and Williams have been hot in the postseason, while even second baseman Cody Regis, who only is hitting .200 in the postseason, has potential here in Omaha after competing in three of the last four College World Series.
Filia is hitting .524 in the postseason with three RBIs, while Gallagher and Williams are hitting .471 and .294 respectively, with Gallagher earning Los Angeles Regional Most Outstanding Player honors a couple of weeks ago.
"We're a little better than we are on paper from an offensive standpoint," Savage said. "I don't think coaches look at our team in person and think we have a bunch of easy outs. It may look like that on paper, but it's not that way in reality."
UCLA begins the College World Series against Perfect Game First Team All-American right-handed pitcher Aaron Nola on Sunday.
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* We've spent the past couple of seasons waiting for LSU second baseman JaCoby Jones to have a breakout campaign. Well, we're finally seeing that. Jones has always had the tools to be an elite player. He has a long frame with plus speed, as well as good defensive skills. However, until the past month of this season, Jones has always struggled with the offensive aspect of his game.
Jones was hitting around .250 in early March. Now? Jones enters the College World Series hitting close to .300, perfectly illustrating his rise to the top, including leading the Tigers offensively last weekend against Oklahoma in the Baton Rouge Super Regional.
"We always saw great potential in JaCoby. He has great bat speed, but he had a tendency to chase some bad pitches in the past," Mainieri said. "He was phenomenal last weekend. He might not admit this, but I feel like the draft kind of took a big amount of pressure of him. Everyone thought he was going to be a first-rounder going into the season. He obviously went in the third round [to the Pirates], so after that, he seemed a lot more relaxed and care-free. He really carried us last week."
So far in five NCAA postseason games, Jones is hitting .389 with seven hits, a double, triple, home run and two RBIs, ranking fourth on the team.
In the meantime for the Tigers, I'd keep an eye on third baseman Christian Ibarra in the CWS. Ibarra is one of the better pure hitters in the LSU lineup, but he's hitting just .105 in 19 postseason at bats with a .261 on-base percentage. Ibarra, along with UCLA's Cody Regis, are two big-time breakout candidates for the CWS.
* We'll write plenty about the limited pitch count debate that has spread like wildfire throughout college baseball after the College World Series, but it was a big topic of discussion on Friday, so we're at least going to touch on that a bit.
Interestingly, the discussion began Friday with a question posed to all coaches. However, the moderator of the press conference called on North Carolina head coach Mike Fox to speak first about the issue. Fox, of course, who has a good reputation handling pitchers, came under fire the past two weekends for pitching Kent Emanuel four times in a matter of two weeks, two of those obvious relief appearances.
Some over the past year or two have proposed instituting a pitch count limit in college baseball, specifically in the college baseball season. Fox, though, isn't a fan, and neither are others, such as N.C. State coach Elliott Avent.
"I would be against that proposal. I don't think it's necessary," Fox said. "College coaches know what they're doing at their university. I just don't think it's necessary."
As for Avent: "It's a tough question. I understand what your'e asking, and it's tough to answer. I kind of concur with Mike, though," he said. "I'm against it. As college coaches, we know what we're doing, and a lot of how a pitcher is used depends on different situations."
For the record, American Baseball Coaches Association executive director Dave Keilitz reiterated the points made by Fox and Avent, so don't look for movement on the issue this season. Still, it's something rather interesting to watch.
* Saturday afternoon's matchup between Mississippi State and Oregon State is intriguing for several reasons, but none more fascinating than the pitching matchups involved.
The Beavers enter the CWS with the field's best starting rotation with Andrew Moore, Matt Boyd and Ben Wetzler leading the charge. OSU was considering bringing back Boyd on short rest after starting and appearing in relief last weekend. However, they've opted to go with Moore, who has put together a terrific freshman campaign.
But while the Beavers possess an excellent rotation and only go to the bullpen when need be, the Bulldogs have absolutely no problem piecing things together out of the bullpen. MSU has one very solid starting pitcher in Kendall Graveman, but Luis Pollorena and Jacob Lindgren have been iffy at times throughout the spring. Given that situation, John Cohen and pitching coach Butch Thompson have employed a system where relievers sometimes come in as early as the third or fourth innings, piecing things together the rest of the way.
Perhaps only at Mississippi State, this situation has worked to perfection.
"We feel really fortunate. Our guys have bought in, I mean, how many guys say they want to come in and be the middle guy in our bullpen?", Cohen said. "We have a great group of guys, and Chad Girodo has been on a roll for us. Ross Mitchell also has been on a roll, and overall, we've just had the luxury of being able to turn things over to relievers after two or three times through the order.
"I'm not sure there's another reliever in the country that's 12-0 [like Ross Mitchell]".


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2000-2001: Dreyer made an impressive impact during her sophomore campaign... Finished first in the nation with a .941 save % and tied for first with seven shutouts...Dreyer was second in the nation with a 1.61 gaa...She was a Second Team All-Ivy and Honorable Mention All-ECAC selection...Also named to the All-Tournament Team after her performance against Dartmouth in the semifinals, where she recorded 56 saves.
1999-2000: Dreyer served as a backup to keeper Ali Brewer '00, and saw limited action in her rookie campaign, playing in four games and allowing no goals.
Before Brown: Voted Chugiak High School MVP by teammates in 1999 ... All-State Honorable Mention, Anchorage Daily News Athlete of the Week in 1999 ... Selected to play in senior All-Star Game in 1999 ... Goalie of Midget Tier II team (boys) that finished third in the national tournament ... Finished 1998 Midget season with a 2.14 gaa, .916 save %, and 7 shutouts ... In 1997, she played a year ahead finishing the Midget Tier II season with a 1.42 gaa, .912 save %, and 6 shutouts ... Attended the Olympic Development Camp from 1997-1999 ... All Tournament Goalie and Tournament Champion at Bonnie Cusack Tournament in 1997 and 1998 ... Four-year member of the Honor Roll and three-year member of the National Honor Society at Chugiak ... Selected as a Graduate Assistant by teachers in high school ... Also a standout soccer player.
Personal: Pamela Kristine Dreyer is the daughter of Robert and Margo Dreyer of Eagle River, AK ... Has two siblings, Amanda, and Sara...Concentrating in Human Biology.


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Red Painted Table
This table has its original paint with additional clear overcoat. Picture frame molded top with a narrowed waist and a humpback stretcher between the legs ending in cuffed feet. Dates from about the turn of the 20th century.
Wood: Elm
Province: Shanxi
Dimensions: 31" x 55" x 16"
Price: $1,200


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The National Organization for Marriage might be trying to make more of Americans obese by encouraging supporters of traditional marriage to flock to Chick-fil-A every Wednesday for the chicken chain's deep-fried goodness.
Supporters showed up in record numbers to restaurants around the country on Aug. 1, many of whom had to wait in long lines to show their appreciation for President Dan Cathy's anti-gay remarks.
NOM President Brian Brown thanked those who waited for hours and announced Tuesday that the organization is pushing for supporters to eat at Chick-fil-A every Wednesday to show continued support.
Of course, Mr. Brown makes the argument for free speech by a company's leader instead of focusing on the anti-gay organizations Chick-fil-A funds.
"Because of the groundbreaking significance of Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day—and because the attacks on Dan Cathy and his freedom to speak out in defense of marriage aren't going away—we're calling on all supporters of marriage, free speech and religious liberty to make every Wednesday a 'Chick-fil-A Wednesday!'" the NOM release reads. "I am profoundly grateful to Gov. Mike Huckabee for his leadership in sponsoring and promoting last week's 'Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day.' No politician has the right to discriminate against private business owners simply because they believe what God says about marriage."
No word yet if the LGBT community will do any more same-sex kiss-ins in response to the announcement. More from Brown:
Take the Chick-fil-A Wednesdays Pledge! Join the Chick-fil-A Wednesdays community on Facebook to show your support for Dan Cathy, for marriage and free speech, and for your fellow Americans who believe in marriage like you do: use this page to remind yourself and one another that we are not alone!
Look for events and opportunities to take your business to Chick-fil-A, especially on Wednesdays. Whether it's a church catering event, a political meeting or a weekly Bible study, look for opportunities to support Chick-fil-A with your fast-food dollars.
Keep up your support! Have you thanked Dan Cathy for his brave stand in support of marriage? If you haven't, be sure to send him a note at ThankChickfilA.com! Share this page with your friends and let's make sure that Mr. Cathy and Chick-fil-A—as well as the gay marriage radicals who would silence him—know how very many Americans support his position and his right to publicly express it!


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Rockies' Pomeranz solid in return03/26/2012 8:03 PM ET
By Ashley Marshall / Special to MLB.com
Former first-rounder Drew Pomeranz looks to be back on track for Opening Day following a successful return to the mound Monday afternoon.
The 23-year-old left-hander allowed one run on four hits and a walk while fanning two batters over four innings in the Colorado Rockies' 6-2 Cactus League victory over the Los Angeles Angels in Tempe, Ariz.
The start was Pomeranz's first big league outing in almost two weeks. He was pulled from his previous start against the Los Angeles Dodgers on March 13 after experiencing tightness in his right hip, but he was given the all-clear to make his fourth appearance of the spring after making it through a Minor League rehab game Wednesday unscathed.
"I wasn't as efficient today," Pomeranz told MLB.com. "I was trying to work on staying back, but I was still leaking [forward] a little bit.
"I was just a little up in the zone today, which is why they fouled a lot of pitches off. I didn't command things as well."
Facing Triple-A hitters because the Rockies did not have a Spring Training game scheduled, Pomeranz (2-0) gave up three runs on six hits, struck out two and walked two. His velocity was in the low-90s and he felt no side effects from the glute strain that forced him to miss a spring start.
On Monday, Colorado's top pitching prospect retired the first five batters he faced before surrendering a two-out base hit to Kendrys Morales.
A one-out walk to Chris Iannetta followed by a single to Howard Kendrick in the third frame gave the Angels their first runner in scoring position, but fifth overall pick in the 2010 Draft retired All-Star slugger Albert Pujols for the second time to end the threat.
The Angles tagged MLB.com's No. 24 prospect for a run in the fourth. Torii Hunter led off the inning with a base hit back up the middle, and he advanced to second on Vernon Wells' groundout. Morales then plated Hunter with a single to center field before the University of Mississippi product got an inning-ending double play with his final pitch of the afternoon.
Pomeranz felt the number of pitches he threw helped him. "I threw 85 pitches, but it didn't really feel like it," he told MLB.com. "I feel great. I could have thrown a lot more than that."
The run was the first the left-hander had yielded this year. Pomeranz, acquired in the deal that sent Ubaldo Jimenez to the Cleveland Indians at the trade deadline, worked around a hit and a walk in his spring debut against the Arizona D-backs on March 3, and he spun three scoreless frames against the Kansas City Royals on March 8. When he was taken out of his previous start against the Dodgers, he had retired all six batters he faced.
Pomerenz's outing is welcome news for the Rockies, who may give the Tennessee native a spot on the 25-man roster when the team breaks camp.
A Futures Game selection last summer, Pomeranz recorded a 1.78 in 20 starts across two levels between Class A Advanced Kinston, Double-A Akron and Double-A Tulsa in 2011 before earning a Major League callup. He threw five shutout innings in his Rockies debut Sept. 11 in a 4-1 win against the Cincinnati Reds.
Garrett Richards, the Angels' No. 3 prospect, did not fare so well Monday. The 23-year-old allowed six runs -- four earned -- on seven hits and three walks over 5 1/3 innings. He struck out five batters and fell to 3-1 on the spring.


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NOTE: I reposted this in Advanced Geometry before realizing there was a "Go Advanced" button here for doing that. I'll leave this open here for now but I think it's a more difficult problem than I first thought...
It's been too long since I've had to figure something like this out. I'm hoping someone will be kind enough to help. I'm attaching a picture of what I'm working on as it will make it easier to describe. (I'll leave the image up until someone's given me an answer).
I'm looking for the width (line dc) of this rectangle when the height (line de) is 5 inches (and for the formula needed to figure it out). Note that the blue line (da) and red line (ac) are equal in length and that angle abc is 90 degrees. Also note that line ec is a diagonal of the rectangle from the lower left corner to the upper right corner and line af runs from the middle of line dc to the lower right corner (f).
Just from experimenting a bit I know that line dc is about 7.1 inches. I'd like the formula for getting the exact length.
Thank you in advance. I didn't think this would be that hard to figure out but I don't really know how to even approach solving it.


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New York (AP) Barack Obama's former pastor says publicizing sound bites of sermons in which he condemned U.S. policies was "unfair" and "devious."
In a PBS interview airing Friday night, the Reverend Jeremiah Wright says his comments have been publicized by people who know nothing about his church.
Wright says that, as an activist, he's accustomed to being "at odds with the establishment," but the response to the sermons has been "very, very unsettling."
This is the first interview Wright has given since video of his preaching gained national attention in March and put Obama on the defensive.
The controversy forced Obama to explain his 20-year association with the minister, who's retiring from Trinity United Church of Christ in Chicago.


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Building a 1981 VW Scirocco from nothing, complete ground up rotisserie restoration. Just about ready to start wiring, so I need to get the audio sorted. Not competition level, but I'm hunting for great sound quality. Majority of my music is going to be streaming, which obviously isn't the best for quality, but I know a good system can do it enough justice to make me happy (I'm perfectly content with the Bang & Olufsen system in my Audi).
I guess what I'm looking for are recommendations on:
Head unit. Single din, great quality, good pre-out voltages, A2DP a must.
Front speaker selection and placement. I have a Focal 165KR2 component set which I thought would be perfect in the front doors, or maybe the rear, but I'm open to suggestions and not locked into this particular set...just picked up a great deal on them about a year ago and couldn't pass them up. Don't love the door idea, but not sure I have the room for kick panel enclosures.
Rears. Components? Coax? Midrange drivers? Location? Not sure what's best.
Sub. I'm thinking a single JL10W3 or equivalent, maybe 2? Gonna be a false floor of sorts with a sealed box(es) for the sub built in, which will also hide the amp(s) and vehicle battery.
Amplifier(s). 1 4 channel and 1 mono? 1 all inclusive amp?
Don't really want to add any signal processors/equalizers/capacitors/line drivers/etc...trying to be as minimalistic as possible, while still maintaining a good sound. I need to at least order the RCA's and speaker wire this week so I can include it in the harness I'm building for the car. (speaking of - 12ga for speakers? Or is 14/16 sufficient?)
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The first four images are basically I-was-there memory snaps, so as photographs there is nothing to comment on them. (at least I have nothing to say)The architectural shots are quite nice. But a wider angle than 28mm would probably suit the main hall picutres better. That way you could capture some of the floor and furniture there (if any) and give the photos some grounding.The stained glass window photo needs sever cropping. Otherwise, a bit more exposure to show the wall and surrounding areas was required. As it stands now the dark areas are too much.The last two photographs needs to be leveled. The tabe on the left in the last photo is quite distracting. cropping the picture from left and right could eliminate that.
In case you can manage to get an ultra wide angle lens then a recapture (since you plan to go again) of the "Arches 1" photo with the entire arch (the one which is almost on top of you and whose sides are just visible) in view (along with whatever you have now in the image) might be an interesting composition. And yes Tripod (if allowed) will be very helpful. Thanks for sharing.


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Never tried one, but it seems like it would work.
How about front squats on a smith machine or regular squats on a smith. At least it would take a lot of pressure off of your back, and I'm sure you already belong to a gym, so it wouldn't cost you any more cash.


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From the Wires
nCircle Announces the Availability of the First SCAP 1.2 Draft Compliant Scanner in Configuration Compliance Manager
By: Business Wire
Nov. 29, 2012 02:57 PM
nCircle, the leader in information risk and security performance management, today announced the availability of the market's first Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP) 1.2 draft compliant scanner in Configuration Compliance Manager™ (CCM).
SCAP combines a number of open standards and is designed to enable automated vulnerability management, measurement, and policy compliance evaluation. SCAP 1.2 adds a number of new checklists including asset identification and asset reporting formats, as well as the Common Configuration Scoring System. It also includes a digital trust model for securing reports and checklists.
nCircle CCM provides the most comprehensive, agentless configuration compliance solution for benchmark content available in SCAP format. Unlike other solutions, CCM processes SCAP content natively and does not require a converter, dramatically reducing errors and the time needed to process SCAP content.
nCircle CCM automates configuration auditing, change monitoring and configuration compliance processes, providing government agencies and contractors with the industry's clearest picture of IT system configurations and the compliance impact of configuration changes. SCAP scan results can be exported in XML and HTML.
"nCircle has always been a pioneer in the evolution of security standards, and our products are first in line to be certified SCAP 1.2 compliant," said Tim 'TK' Keanini, chief research officer for nCircle. "CCM helps our federal customers automate configuration compliance and makes SCAP 1.2 compliance much easier."
nCircle is a long-standing supporter of federal security standards initiatives and has invested heavily in the development of open security standards used extensively throughout the federal government. Keanini has been actively involved in the development of Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP), Common Configuration and Enumeration (CCE), Common Platform Enumeration (CPE), Common Vulnerability Enumeration (CVE), Open Vulnerability Assessment Language (OVAL®) and Common Vulnerability Scoring System standards.
nCircle has completed strategic implementations for many federal government customers including:
"It has been exciting to watch the efforts of SCAP standards advance over time. More configuration policies are becoming available in SCAP format from a growing number of sources including DISA, NSA, NIST, MITRE, as well as vendors like Microsoft and RedHat," said Keren Cummins, director of federal markets at nCircle. "With this upgrade, the nCircle Suite360 solutions now provide customers immediate use of those policies, natively, across the entire enterprise."
The new version of nCircle CCM is available now to all CCM customers. For more information please visit: https://www.ncircle.com/index.php?s=products_ccm.
About nCircle Suite360
nCircle provides the world's most comprehensive suite of solutions for agentless security and configuration auditing for physical and virtual IT environments. nCircle's solutions combine the broadest discovery and deepest assessment of networks and their operating systems, applications, vulnerabilities and configurations with advanced analytics to help enterprises reduce security risk and achieve compliance. nCircle solutions include IP360™ for enterprise vulnerability management, PureCloud™ for cloud-based vulnerability scanning, WebApp360™ for web application scanning, Configuration Compliance Manager™ for configuration auditing and file integrity monitoring, Certified PCI Scan Service™ for PCI scanning, Suite360 Intelligence Hub™ for advanced reporting and analytics and Benchmark for and security performance management.
About nCircle
nCircle is the leading provider of information risk and security performance management solutions to more than 6,500 businesses and government agencies worldwide. nCircle solutions enable enterprises of all sizes to (1) automate compliance and reduce risk, and (2) measure and compare the performance of their IT security program with their own goals and industry peers. nCircle solutions may be deployed on a customer's premises, as a cloud-based service, or in combination, for maximum flexibility and value.
nCircle has won numerous awards for growth, innovation, customer satisfaction and technology leadership and has been ranked among the top 100 best places to work in the San Francisco Bay Area. nCircle is headquartered in San Francisco, CA, with regional offices throughout the United States and in London and Toronto. To learn how you can more effectively protect your company visit us at http://www.ncircle.com.
nCircle is a registered trademark of nCircle Network Security, Inc. All other registered or unregistered trademarks are the sole property of their respective owners.
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State Vocal Large Group Contest-By: Sadie Walton
May 17, 2013
Friday, May 3, marked the day of large group music contest. The contest took place at Grundy Center High School. Gladbrook-Reinbeck took two choirs to the contest: the mixed choir and treble choir. Both choirs were directed by Mrs. Amanda Bridges and accompanied by Cherrie Eckhoff. In large music contest, a choir performs for three judges. While the choir sings, the judges document their comments with an audio-recording device. Based on points awarded for various aspects of the choir's performance, the choir receives a rating. The average of the three judges ratings gives the choirs overall rating. The first to perform was the treble choir. The treble choir is made up of freshman and sophomore girls in choir. Girls choir received a II rating from all three of their judges. One of II's they received was only a few points away from being a I rating. Next to perform was the mixed choir made up of all boys in choir and junior and senior girls. They received two I's and a II, for an overall I rating. This is the first I rating received by a GR choir in ten years. This shows that our music program is headed in a positive direction. The choirs also receive all of the feedback audio of their judges comments. This way, the choirs can listen to their judges' feedback and use it to improve themselves even more. With this exciting result to end the school year, it will be interesting to see what kind of musical excellence next year will bring for our music program
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Galatasaray are looking to warn Arsenal off making a summer bid for striker Burak Yilmaz by slapping a £35m price tag on the Turkish international, according to the Daily Express.
Yilmaz has attracted attention from the likes of Arsenal and Manchester United as he spearheads Galatasaray's assault on the Super Lig title.
The Turkish giants sit five points clear of second placed Besiktas at the top of the league table, and Yilmaz is the Super Lig's joint top scorer with 14 goals so far.
The report claims Arsene Wenger is considering a move for another forward at the end of the season, as Olivier Giroud and Lukas Podolski have struggled to fill the void left by Robin Van Persie.
But Galatasaray president Unal Aysal has looked to ward off interest from the north London club by insisting it would take a massive offer to lure Yilmaz away from Turkey.
He said: "We have not received any offers for Burak Yilmaz, but of course [the speculation] will mount as the end of the season nears closer.
"Burak is a very valuable star for us. If, however, we are talking about Falcao being worth €55m [£48m] then my player is €40m [£35m].
The report claims Yilmaz suggested in January that he would be open to a move to the Premier League, but the Turkey striker stayed with Galatasaray as the transfer window shut.
The Turkish club face a tough test in the Champions League, after their 1-1 home draw against Schalke in the first-leg.
Arsenal likewise, face a battle to progress to the quarter-finals after a 3-1 home defeat to Bayern Munich.
And the Gunners' potential failure to qualify for next year's Champions League could count against them when it comes to signing players like Yilmaz.
Galasataray look odds-on to finish top of their domestic league, granting them entry to next year's competition. But Arsenal, after last weekend's 2-1 derby defeat to Totteham, sit fifth in the Premier League and face an uphill battle to qualify.
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February 13, 2014
By Maleena Lawrence
LAWT Contributing Writer
The natural libations of the falling rain made way for an intimate Opening Night at the 22nd Annual Pan African Film Festival (PAFF). The Red Carpet was sheltered outside Rave Cinemas as honored guests happily made their way inside for the screening of the opening night film, "Of Good Report", a South African film directed by Jahmil X.T. Qubeka about a shy and mysterious high school teacher named Parker who arrives at his new assignment in a rural school. He falls obsessively for a gorgeous young girl who he did not know was a student at his school. This tail of forbidden fruit has anxiously made its way to the Pan African Film Festival after being banned in its native country. Following the premier, the promise of debate sparked the theater by viewers who agreed the film was either to explicit to watch or it tapped on a deep rooted taboo that tends to be kept secret cross communities worldwide. Either way, the director remained open in addressing feedback and held his own in defending his film, "Of Good Report".
In addition to the controversial screening, PAFF's official night included award-winning actor/ director Charles Dutton who received this year's Lifetime Achievement Award at the festival's annual Night of Tribute awards ceremony. Mr. Dutton stated, "This is a fantastic night and I am honored to be here at opening night since every year that I am invited I am unable to attend because of work. So, this year is very special to me and I appreciate receiving my Lifetime Achievement Award from PAFF." Dutton received congratulations from fellow actress Loretta Devine, actor Rocky Carroll who shared the screen with Dutton in the early 1990's television series, Roc and Isaiah Washington, who co-stars in the critically acclaimed psychological thriller BLUE CAPRICE with Tequan Richmond which is must see feature at this year's festival.
This year the Pan African Film Festival is debuting 172 films made in the U.S. and throughout the Diaspora. To support Black independent filmmakers and the arts movement make your way over to RAVE Cinemas Baldwin Hills 15 at the Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza by February 16, 2014 to catch a Pan African Film and share your feedback with us on Twitter, @thelasentinel.
To check festival listings go to http://www.paff.org/filmfest/.


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ALGONQUIN – The Algonquin Area Public Library District has filled its November-December newsletter with items for which it is thankful.
Included in the list are Wi-Fi in the library, book discussion groups, a summer reading program, access to photocopiers and early literacy programs.
The library will enter 2013 refreshing the services it has, according to a library news release.
A new printing system and photocopy machines have been installed and will be launched to the public this month. The new machines will provide high-quality black-and-white and color copies.
Upcoming early literacy programs are "Nursery Rhyme Time" and "Little Explorers."
"Nursery Rhyme Time" is a special drop-in program at 10 a.m. Nov. 24 for children ages 3 months to 3 years old with a parent or caregiver. Participants will join in teaching their child language and literacy skills by sharing stories, finger play and songs.
At 10 a.m. Saturday and Dec. 8, children ages 2 to 5 years old with a parent or caregiver are invited to hear stories and participate in a hands-on project that introduces early literacy concepts at "Little Explorers."
In January, the library invites patrons to grab their flying carpet and get ready for the trip of a lifetime with "1,001 Books Before Kindergarten."
"1,001 Books Before Kindergarten" is a program that will begin the journey to becoming an early reader. Children, with their families, will make the commitment to read 1,001 books before they enter kindergarten and watch the magic of reading take hold in their lives.
For information, call the library at 847-458-6060.


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On PHPMaster.com today there's a new tutorial posted about creating your own OAuth server in PHP using the oauth-php package to do the "heavy lifting".
If you've ever integrated with another API that requires security (such as Twitter), you've probably consumed an OAuth service. In this article, I'll explore what it takes to create your own three-legged OAuth server allowing you, for example, to create your own secure API which you can release publicly.
They include a visual representation of the OAuth authentication flow (it's not the simplest thing) and the database structure/sample code you'll need to get the server up and listening. Also included is a registration form and how to generate a request token and give back an access token. There's also some sample code showing how to validate the request and it's access token to check for a correct (and allowed) request.


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