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Ruport: Business Reporting for Rubyby Gregory Brown and Michael Milner
Many of us want to work in Ruby, with or without Rails, because it is fun. For many tasks, this is true. However, when you think of business reporting, what feelings arise? If you're like us, you might feel a bit of dread and misery. Reporting tasks tend to involve malleting data from any number of places into any number of formats, as quickly as possible. The response to all your hard work usually comes in the form of "OK, that's a decent start, but can you make this text bold and blue, and oh… we need to be able to download the report to Excel, too."
Though we won't claim that Ruby Reports (Ruport) will make your reporting tasks fun, we think it manages to make them a whole lot more tolerable. Ruport doesn't try to write your reports for you, it just provides you a solid foundation to start with. Using Ruport as a basis for your reporting applications will help you keep your code clean and organized, and keep you from going postal the next time someone asks you for a printable version of your finely crafted in-browser report.
This article is meant to give you a taste of what Ruport can do for you. We've put together the beginnings of a simple application called Bibliophile that manages book lists. By following through the examples here and playing with the source code for Bibliophile, you should be able to get a feel for what it's like to work with Ruport.
Before we dive into report generation, we will cover how to get Ruport up and running on Rails. Although it's a little more involved than a simple plugin install, it is still a very easy process.
Installation and Configuration
The first thing you need to do is install Ruport. The easiest way to do that is to install the gem.
gem install ruport
You'll also want to install Ruport's
acts_as_reportable module, since it provides a connection with ActiveRecord for data collection.
gem install acts_as_reportable
That should provide everything you need to start working with Ruport. There are some other packages that provide additional functionality outside the core of Ruport, but you won't need them to get started.
Once you have everything installed, you can begin to use Ruport in your Rails projects. We're going to create a Rails project called Bibliophile that will allow us to store information about a book collection. After you create the application structure using the standard
rails bibliophile command, you'll need to load Ruport in the environment.rb file to make it available. The most reliable way to do so, and be sure that Ruport is loaded at the proper time, is to add the code to require Ruport to a
config.after_initialize block. The relevant section of the configuration file is shown below.
Rails::Initializer.run do |config|
config.after_initialize do
require "ruport"
Now that Ruport is loaded, it will be available from within your Rails project. Note that although we also want to use the
acts_as_reportable module, we don't need to specifically require it since loading Ruport will automatically attempt to load
acts_as_reportable also.
When we begin to create reports, we'll need to decide on a location to put the files that will contain the reports' code. Rails, of course, establishes conventions for the directory structure and file locations for all of the files it uses, but not for the files that Ruport will need. Although it's ultimately personal preference, the Ruport community generally uses an app/reports directory to hold all reporting code. So, if you're following along, you should create that directory now, since we'll be using it later.
The final configuration step is to make the newly created app/reports directory visible to the Rails project. To do so, we add a directive to the configuration section of the environment.rb file, adding the new directory to the load path.
config.load_paths += %W( #{RAILS_ROOT}/app/reports )
That's all there is to installing Ruport and hooking it up to a Rails project. Next, we'll examine how Ruport obtains the data that will be presented in the reports.
Data Collection Using acts_as_reportable
Before we get to generating a full report, we should take a look at data collection using Ruport. While it's possible to add free text to a report without needing any kind of data collection mechanism, in most cases you're probably going to want to present some type of tabular data as part of your finished report. Given this need, Ruport provides a set of data structures that allow you to work with tabular data easily and efficiently.
The core data structure is the Ruport::Data::Table. For the simplest case, you need to populate a Table with the data you want to present in your report. The purpose of the
acts_as_reportable module is to provide an easy way to populate a Ruport Table from the data represented by an ActiveRecord Model.
For now, we're going to use the Rails console to demonstrate how to use
acts_as_reportable for data collection, and we're going to use some of the built-in mechanisms provided by Ruport to output the data in a text format. Later, we'll demonstrate how to use Ruport's formatting system to customize the output.
First, we're going to need some models. Since our application is called Bibliophile, it seems apparent that we're going to need models for books and authors. The following are the migrations to create the books and authors tables.
class CreateBooks < ActiveRecord::Migration
def self.up
create_table :books do |t|
t.string :name
t.string :description
t.string :isbn
t.string :status
t.integer :author_id
t.integer :pages
t.integer :genre_id
def self.down
drop_table :books
class CreateAuthors < ActiveRecord::Migration
def self.up
create_table :authors do |t|
t.string :name
def self.down
drop_table :authors
In order to hook up the models to Ruport, you just add the
acts_as_reportable line to each of the model definitions.
class Book < ActiveRecord::Base
belongs_to :author
class Author < ActiveRecord::Base
has_many :books
This will provide each of the models with a class method called
report_table that you can use to directly create a Ruport Table from the model. From the Rails console, let's create some data, so we can see how this works.
>> Author.create(:name => 'Umberto Eco')
>> Author.create(:name => 'William Gaddis')
>> Author.create(:name => 'Thomas Hardy')
>> Author.create(:name => 'Ben Okri')
Now that we have a few authors, we can see how easy it is to create a Ruport table. You just call the
report_table method and the table is created for you. In order to see the structure of the resulting table, we'll use the default text output provided by Ruport.
>> puts Author.report_table
| name | updated_at | id | created_at >>
| Umberto Eco | Mon Mar 31 23:05:39 -0400 2008 | 1 | Mon Mar 31 23:05:39 ->>
| William Gaddis | Mon Mar 31 23:05:58 -0400 2008 | 2 | Mon Mar 31 23:05:58 ->>
| Thomas Hardy | Mon Mar 31 23:06:07 -0400 2008 | 3 | Mon Mar 31 23:06:07 ->>
| Ben Okri | Mon Mar 31 23:06:22 -0400 2008 | 4 | Mon Mar 31 23:06:22 ->>
This is very easy, but in a real report, you might not want to show all of the columns. In fact, in the authors table, you might only care to show the authors' names. You can customize the output by supplying various options to the
report_table method. You should think of this method as if it were an
ActiveRecord.find method, with a few extra options used by
acts_as_reportable. When you include any options, you need to specify, as the first parameter, whether you want
:all or
:first (
:all is the default if you don't supply any parameters).
Some of the options allow you to specify which columns to include in the resulting table. The
:only option specifies that only the columns specified should be included and the
:except option specifies that all columns except those listed should be included. In either case, you supply the name of a column or any array of column names.
>> puts Author.report_table(:all, :only => 'name')
| name |
| Umberto Eco |
| William Gaddis |
| Thomas Hardy |
| Ben Okri |
Notice also, that if you supply an array of column names to the
:only option, the columns will be ordered according to their order in the array.
>> puts Author.report_table(:all, :only => ['id','name'])
| id | name |
| 1 | Umberto Eco |
| 2 | William Gaddis |
| 3 | Thomas Hardy |
| 4 | Ben Okri |
You can also use all of the options available in a normal
>> puts Author.report_table(:all, :only => ['id','name'], :order => 'authors.name')
| id | name |
| 4 | Ben Okri |
| 3 | Thomas Hardy |
| 1 | Umberto Eco |
| 2 | William Gaddis |
If you want to combine the output from multiple associated models, you can use the
:include option. You can also nest options to the included models using hashes, allowing you to customize all of the data in the table. We'll first need to create some books, so we can see how to combine related models into one table.
>> Book.create(:name => 'Baudolino', :author_id => 1, :pages => 521)
>> Book.create(:name => 'The Famished Road', :author_id => 4, :pages => 500)
>> Book.create(:name => 'The Recognitions', :author_id => 2, :pages => 956)
>> Book.create(:name => 'The Return of the Native', :author_id => 3, :pages => 418)
The simplest use of the :include option is to just name the model to be included.
>> puts Book.report_table(:all, :only => 'name', :include => :author)
| name | author.id | author.created_at | >>
| Baudolino | 1 | Mon Mar 31 23:05:39 -0400 2008 | Mon >>
| The Famished Road | 4 | Mon Mar 31 23:06:22 -0400 2008 | Mon >>
| The Recognitions | 2 | Mon Mar 31 23:05:58 -0400 2008 | Mon >>
| The Return of the Native | 3 | Mon Mar 31 23:06:07 -0400 2008 | Mon >>
In order to fully customize the output, you may need to supply options to the included models as well. Note that the names of the columns returned from the included models are qualified with the name of the model.
>> puts Book.report_table(:all, :only => 'name', :include => { :author => { :only => 'name' } })
| name | author.name |
| Baudolino | Umberto Eco |
| The Famished Road | Ben Okri |
| The Recognitions | William Gaddis |
| The Return of the Native | Thomas Hardy |
You should now have a basic idea of how to create a Ruport table from an ActiveRecord model (or multiple models). There are some other advanced instructions that
acts_as_reportable understands, which you can explore on your own. For now, we'll move on to show you how to use the data you've just collected to create a formatted report.


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The soccer postseason begins on Friday for both Class 2A and 3A with regional quarterfinals. Morton and other area teams begin play next week in regional semifinals with the hopes of starting a long postseason run to Lincoln-Way North, home to the state finals for both classes.
Regional: Morton
Sectional: Hinsdale South
First game: 4 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 22 vs. No. 14 Juarez or No. 18 Hubbard
Outlook: The Mustangs have just two losses this year and both came in tournament finals – to Hinsdale Central in the Red Devil Cup and to Lane Tech in the Pepsi Showdown.
Both losses came by just one goal so Morton has proven it can play with anyone in the state. The key to the state tournament is doing it when it counts.
Last year, Morton failed to win a regional despite being the top seed in the sectional. This year, the Mustangs have the No. 2 seed behind Hinsdale Central.
The Mustangs' dominant defense, spearheaded by goalkeeper Ian Chacon, entered the week with 13 shutouts and just seven goals allowed in 19 games. Despite those stats Morton has won nine one-goal games, six of those 1-0. The offense hasn't found a go-to scorer, although Chabello Marquez has scored some important goals this season.
No. 7 seed Kelly, which lost to No. 4 seed Lyons Township 5-0 this season, is the likely regional final opponent. It gets tricky after that with No. 3 seed Benet possibly looming next.
Lyons Township
Regional: Lyons Township
Sectional: Hinsdale South
First game: 5 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 22 vs. No. 13 Summit
Outlook: The Lions failed to win the West Suburban Silver, coming up short against Hinsdale Central, and were unable to defend their Pepsi Showdown title, losing 3-2 to eventual champion Lane Tech.
However, those are the only losses for LT this season. Despite an impressive record with only losses to elite teams, the Lions still only earned the No. 4 seed in the Hinsdale South sectional.
The sectional is loaded with the top-seeded and undefeated Red Devils, a two-loss Morton team that shares the same losses as LT, and Best of the West Tournament winner Benet.
The Lions have an experienced team that has enjoyed a lot of success, but after getting upset in the regional final last year they will be looking to make a deep run this time around. Central midfielder Harry Hilling has been pulling the strings to set up talented forwards Christian Sanchez, Frankie Kocimski and Matt Murphy while Joe Lupano, Emilio Godinez, Peter Kass and Spiro Kass have contributed to a defense that had eight shutouts entering Tuesday's Proviso West match.
Regional: Hinsdale Central
Sectional: Hinsdale South
First game: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 23 vs. No. 8 Whitney Young
Outlook: Last year the Friars surprised just about everyone by winning a sectional despite entering as the No. 10 seed. This time around Fenwick has the No. 9 seed and still probably has long odds of repeating the feat.
The Friars endured a seven-match winless streak to begin September, but had a 3-1-1 record over the last five games of the regular season to finish 6-7-4.
Whitney Young, which beat Fenwick 3-2 in the Pepsi Showdown on Sept. 17, is the regional semifinal opponent. If the Friars get past that game, No. 1 seed Hinsdale Central likely awaits.
Riverside Brookfield
Regional: St. Laurence
Sectional: Riverside Brookfield
First game: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 22 at No. 8 St. Laurence
Outlook: The season didn't start so well for the Bulldogs, but they have rebounded to play better soccer in the second half of the season.
RB went winless through its first eight matches with an 0-5-3 record; it entered Monday's action having won six of the previous nine. The Bulldogs went 4-2 to take third in the Metro Suburban Conference.
Despite the mixed results, coach Danny Makaric remained confident in his group's playoff chances in Class 2A. The Bulldogs played a tough non-conference schedule early.
RB was handed the No. 9 seed in the sectional, but Makaric said the Bulldogs were given a harsh seed against Chicago schools unfamiliar with many of RB's opponents. The Bulldogs lost just six players from a team that made the sectional final last year.
If they get past St. Laurence in the opener they will likely see top seed St. Joseph, which the Bulldogs beat 3-0 in a sectional semifinal a year ago.
"Who wins the regional final is probably going to win the sectional final," Makaric said.
Regional: Cristo Rey Jesuit
Sectional: Riverside Brookfield
First game: 5 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 23 vs. No. 12 Lindblom
Outlook: The Roadrunners have been middle of the road in the East Suburban Catholic Conference and their No. 6 seed in the sectional partially reflects that, but they play a tougher schedule than many of the schools in the Class 2A sectional. The ESCC provides quality opposition compared to the nine Chicago Public League schools in the 18-team sectional.
Nazareth began the season 9-2, but won one of the next seven matches to enter Tuesday's game at St. Laurence with a 10-7-1 record.
If the Roadrunners win the regional semifinal against Lindblom, they will likely see regional host and No. 3 seed Cristo Rey Jesuit in the final.
St. Joseph
Regional: St. Laurence
Sectional: Riverside Brookfield
First game: 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 22 vs. No. 16 Gage Park or No. 17 UIC College Prep
Outlook: The Chargers have earned the top seed in the sectional but are hoping for their first sectional title since 2009.
Coach Stan Niemiec has guided the program to five straight regional titles, but even with the top seed it won't be easy to make it six in a row. Riverside Brookfield, the team that knocked the Chargers out in a sectional semifinal a year ago, could meet them in the regional final.
Junior Victor Moreno has been a key part of the team as a free kick specialist and playmaker in the attack. Danny Chavez, Fabian Robles and Israel Tovar have led the team as four-year varsity players.

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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Penn State ranks in the top 50 in eight subject areas in the recently released QS World University Rankings by Subject.
Out of 30 subjects evaluated, Penn State ranks among the top 200 institutions in 29 subjects, placing the University in the top tier of institutions. The 30th subject, pharmacy, is not applicable to Penn State.
The University ranks ninth in agriculture and forestry; 12th in materials science; 10th in geography; 25th in Earth and marine sciences; 27th in education; 33rd in mechanical engineering; 40th in biological sciences; and 46th in communication and media studies.
For these rankings, QS Intelligence Unit (QSIU) -- a division of QS Quacquarelli Symonds, an international higher education data-research firm -- evaluated 2,858 universities and ranked 678 institutions in total.
Now in its third year, the QS World University Rankings by Subject is an extension of the overall QS World University Rankings. According to the company's website, the by-subject rankings are designed to "provide comparative information at discipline level and to highlight the excellence of institutions in specialist areas."
The by-subject rankings' methodology draws six indicators together -- academic reputation, employer reputation, citations per faculty, faculty-student ratio, proportion of international students and proportion of international faculty -- to form an international ranking of universities.
For more information and a full list of 2013 rankings, visit the QUIS website at www.topuniversities.com.


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Division of Humanities
Division of Humanities
In support of the mission of Georgia Highlands College (GHC), the Division of Humanities provides students with access to excellent educational opportunities via the disciplines of art, communication, music, foreign languages, journalism, drama, composition, English, creative writing, and technical writing, all of which are an integral part of the University System of Georgia core curriculum and two-year associate degrees offered by the college.
The division is committed to enhancing the intellectual and cultural development of our diverse student population, emphasizing an education based on the colleges student-learning outcomes, recruiting and supporting highly qualified faculty, and facilitating student success through advising and support.
Our Humanities faculty reaches nearly every student who attends GHC. In addition to advising student groups such as The Writers Collaborative (www2.highlands.edu/subwebs/writers/index.htm), the division is associated with award winning publications such as GHCs student newspaper, The Six Mile Post (www.sixmilepost.com), and student literary magazine, Old Red Kimono (www2.highlands.edu/ork). The division also is associated with yearly trips to the Alabama Shakespeare Festival (http://www2.highlands.edu/site/asf).
Jonathan Hershey, Ph.D., Dean
Brig Kerce, Administrative Assistant


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Personally, I would start both Henry Rodriguez and Didi Gregorius in AAA next year. I would watch their development and see where I felt things were in July before even considering talking to Phillips about an extension. And even then, he wouldn't like the years I would be willing to offer.
It could be pushing a guy like Gregorius slightly too quickly (he began the year on the DL with some kidney issues before splitting 363 PA's between A+/AA), but the Reds need to figure out what to do for 2013 and Gregorius has to be considered as an option unless they already have it in their heads that they are going out to get a free agent.


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GRAETTINGER -- A Mass of Christian Burial for Norma Sampson will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 17, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Graettinger.
Burial is in St. Jacob's Cemetery, Graettinger. The Joyce-Alesch Funeral Home in Graettinger is in charge of arrangements.
The family will greet friends from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 16, at the church. A parish vigil service will be held at 6:30 p.m.
Norma Anne Sampson was born Aug. 6, 1936 in Jackson, MN, the daughter of Russell and Anne (Sabatka) Hempstead. She attended Catholic Grade School, and she was a 1954 graduate of Jackson High School.
On Sept. 21, 1954, Norma was united in marriage to Robert Sampson in Jackson, MN. The couple made their home in Graettinger where Norma cooked at Graettinger Community Schools, managed the Happy Hour Caf for several years and raised her family.
She enjoyed genealogy, cooking, canning and baking, and she would often make homemade buns for people in Graettinger. Norma spent many hours making quilts with her mother for homeless shelters and family members. Some of her favorite pastimes were: genealogy, canning, asparagus hunting, going to garage sales, camping and spending the winters with Bob in McAllen, TX. She enjoyed going to Jackson Speedway for fresh caramel corn, but more than anything, Norma loved family gatherings, surrounding herself with family and watching her children and grandchildren participate in all of their activities.
Norma was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and the Altar and Rosary Society. She was also a member of the Orphan Train Society, Riverside Club and the Coachman Camper Club. Norma will be remembered as a wonderful wife, mother, sister and grandmother, and she will be truly missed by all that knew and loved her.
On Friday, April 12, 2013, Norma passed away at the Palo Alto County Hospital in Emmetsburg.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and brother, David Hempstead.
Left to cherish her memory is her husband, Bob of Graettinger; five children: Barb (Marty) Currans of Emmetsburg, Tom (Kim) Sampson of Trimont, MN, Pam Musgrove of Hugoton, KS, Ron (Marie) Sampson of Ankeny, and Pat (Mark) Smith of Marshalltown; brother, Mark (Julie) Hempstead of Windom, MN; sister-in-law, Shirley (Allan) Stewart of Omaha, NE; 15 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren and many several nieces and nephews.
Online Condolences: www.joycefuneralhomes.com


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After the installation of Sabayon4 r1, I can't install a printer which is connected to the parallelport.
In the configuration center the lp option is greyed out. It worked all fine in sabayon 3.5. I can not find the answer here.
Has it something to do with cups 1.3.9??
I need my printer often so I can not search to long for an answer.
Anybody an idea?


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Tremendous accomplishment. I'm extremely happy for him. —Jazz coach Tyrone Corbin, on Gordon Hayward being selected to USA Basketball's 28-man player pool
SALT LAKE CITY — Since being selected to USA Basketball's 28-man player pool, Gordon Hayward has received a lot of congratulatory comments and compliments.
"Tremendous accomplishment," Jazz coach Tyrone Corbin said. "I'm extremely happy for him."
"He deserves every honor he's getting right now," Jazz point guard Trey Burke added. "He's playing really well."
Of course, the morning after learning he's one step closer to earning a spot on the national team, Hayward also got a little bit of trash talk from one of his Utah Jazz teammates.
All's fair in love, war and international basketball competitions, right?
"Rudy (Gobert) said something to me right when I walked in," Hayward said, smiling. "It's interesting when you have guys on your team that are from different countries and then competing against them maybe."
The 7-foot-1 Gobert is expected to play for France's team this summer in the FIBA Basketball World Cup in Spain.
"That," Hayward said, "would definitely be pretty cool to play against (Jazz teammates)."
Especially, perhaps, now that a verbal gauntlet has been thrown by the Frenchman. What did Gobert say, anyway?
Hayward politely said he couldn't repeat the conversation.
"No, I can't," he said. "But Rudy is extremely patriotic. Anytime somebody that's French does well, he's the first one to tell us. He's proud of his country."
Hayward might not be as vocal about it, but he is certainly sentimental for his native land, too. It's been a career highlight for him to wear USA letters on his jersey in three previous stints at the national level, including a 2009 gold-medal experience with the U-19 team.
"I'm extremely excited," Hayward said. "It's a great opportunity for me and something I've been working towards. Hopefully, I can make the most of it."
Hayward was a bit bummed that teammate Derrick Favors wasn't selected to the player pool. The two Jazz players have participated in minicamps the past two summers with USA Basketball in Las Vegas.
"For whatever reason, they didn't invite him back," Hayward said. "I think he'll be back with Team USA, for sure." Per NBA rules, Favors was unavailable for an interview because he didn't practice Thursday due to his right hip abductor injury.
Clippers center DeAndre Jordan was another big man whose omission was surprising to some. The American frontcourt invitees include LaMarcus Aldridge, Tyson Chandler, DeMarcus Cousins, Anthony Davis, Andre Drummond, Kenneth Faried, Blake Griffin, Dwight Howard, David Lee and Kevin Love.
"He didn't make it this time. It's one of the breaks," Corbin said of Favors. "We'll root for Gordon, and Derrick will continue to work to get better."
Hayward has some stiff competition among wing players hoping to obtain roster spots. The shooting guard pool includes James Harden, Bradley Beal, Kyle Korver and Klay Thompson, while the star-studded small forward group includes LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Carmelo Anthony, Paul George, Andre Iguodala and Kawhi Leonard.
Hayward was impressive in his minicamp last summer while battling against the younger Americans, including Indiana's George.
"I showed them a little bit more about what I can do on the basketball court, the worker I'll be if they were to select me," Hayward said. "I'm just a guy that would do anything to win."
The U.S. automatically qualified for the 2014 World Cup by winning gold at the 2012 London Games. Team USA will hold a training camp in July ahead of the international competition, which will take place from Aug. 30-Sept. 14 around Spain.
"It's an honor and privilege to be invited, but you're still not on the team, you're just on the roster," Hayward said. "Hopefully, I can go out there and play well enough to get selected."
Other players selected with Utah ties include ex-Jazz point guard Deron Williams, a two-time Olympian, and former Weber State star Damian Lillard.
USA Basketball roster pool
— Point guards: Steph Curry, Kyrie Irving, Damian Lillard, Chris Paul, Derrick Rose, Russell Westbrook, Deron Williams
— Shooting guards: Bradley Beal, James Harden, Gordon Hayward, Kyle Korver, Klay Thompson
— Small forwards: Carmelo Anthony, Kevin Durant, Paul George, Andre Iguodala, LeBron James, Kawhi Leonard
— Power forwards: LaMarcus Aldridge, Anthony Davis, Kenneth Faried, Blake Griffin, David Lee, Kevin Love
— Centers: Tyson Chandler, DeMarcus Cousins, Andre Drummond, Dwight Howard
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Leonora A. D'Eletto
Leonora A. D'Eletto
leaves a son
Leonora A. D'Eletto, 94, formerly of Warwick, and Bayonet Point, Fla., passed away peacefully surrounded by her family December 11, 2011 at Coventry Skilled Nursing Center. She was the wife of the late Peter P. DEletto.
Born in New Bedford, Mass., she was the daughter of the late Felix and Mary Gimer. She made her way to Rhode Island from Massachusetts to attend Bryant University, where she graduated in 1936. She met her husband while in Rhode Island, and they were married in 1943. After living many years in Warwick, they moved to South Bend, Ind. and later retired to Bayonet Point. She enjoyed playing golf, bridge, gardening and spending time with her family. At the age of 91, she returned to Rhode Island.
She is survived by her son, Peter M. DEletto and his wife, Brenda, of Warwick; three grandchildren, Nicholas M. and Alexander P. DEletto of Warwick and Peter J. Yates of Florida; and her sister, Hilda Wilga of Erie, Pa. She was the mother of the late Leonora A. Yates.
A memorial Mass will be held Dec. 19 at 10 a.m. in St. Peter Church, 350 Fair St., Warwick.


text: SALT LAKE CITY (April 16) – World Champion ski jumper Sarah Hendrickson (Park City, UT) and the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association were among honorees as the State of Utah and Governor Gary Herbert hosted the second annual Utah State of Sport Awards in Salt Lake City. Hendrickson, a Utah native and 2012 World Cup champion, was recognized as 2012 Olympian of the Year. The USSA was recognized as Team Utah Partner of the Year for its efforts to bring international ski and snowboarding events to Utah. Over 750 attended the event at the Zion's Bank Basketball Center.


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Ihad a blast at TechCrunch Disrupt in San Francisco this week. Met startup CEOs, some new and old friends, marketers, grassroots journalists — and not a few tech pioneers.
Here's my Flickr photo set of 80-plus photos — including actor/celebrity Ashton Kutcher (who'll be replacing Charlie Sheen on CBS's "Two and a Half Men," but has an incisive instinct for investing in innovative tech startups), Mike Arrington, Sarah Austin of Pop17, Gina Bianchini, Kevin Rose and my longtime partner, Ayelet Noff, aka Blonde 2.0.
See coverage of TechCrunch Disrupt and my accompanying interview with Ayelet Noff about four startups that made waves here.


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Under an agreement announced Thursday, Lavin and husband Steve Bakunas will lease the 50-seat theater
Actress Linda Lavin has leased the Red Barn Studio Theatre in Wilmington to The Thalian Association.
Under an agreement announced Thursday, Lavin and husband Steve Bakunas will lease the 50-seat theater at 1122 S. Third St. to the historic community theater group for three years, rent-free.
Susan Habas, the Thalians' managing director, said her group plans to use the building to construct sets and hold classes for its Thalian Association Children's Theater.
The Thalians will also consider staging a summer theater season at the Red Barn and will look at renting the facility.
"We're staying open to all possibilities," Habas said.
In the meantime, the group will continue to manage the Community Arts Center and Hannah Block Historic USO at 120 S. Second St. for the city of Wilmington and will keep its offices there. Habas said the Thalians will continue to mount five main stage shows each year at Thalian Hall, the historic downtown theater in City Hall.
In a prepared statement, Hank Miller, president of the Thalians' board of directors, thanked Bakunas and Lavin.
"Having a place to call our own is vital to our growth and our ability to expand both our adult and children's theater programs," Miller said.
"We're happy it's going to continue on as a theater," Bakunas said in a phone interview Thursday.
Bakunas remembered working with youngsters in the neighborhood and said he was happy the Red Barn will be used for children's theater.
Famed as the star of the long-running CBS comedy series "Alice," Lavin moved to Wilmington shortly after acting in the locally filmed TV movie "Stolen Memories: Secrets from the Rose Garden" in 1995. The actress based her production company here and commuted between Wilmington and New York stage roles. During her stay, she picked up Tony Award nominations for roles in "The Diary of Anne Frank" (1998) and "The Tale of the Allergist's Wife" (2001).
Lavin and Bakunas bought and renovated the South Third Street building not far from their downtown home and in 2007 launched the Red Barn Studio Theatre, staging complex dramas and comedies by such contemporary American playwrights as David Mamet, Alfred Uhry and John Patrick Shanley. A Tony Award winner (best actress in a play in 1987 for "Broadway Bound"), Lavin often starred in productions, taking the title role in "Driving Miss Daisy." She also played the college professor and writer Ruth Steiner in "Collected Stories" before taking the role to Broadway, where she was nominated for another Tony in 2010.
The Red Barn closed last year, after Bakunas and Lavin, who had just taken a role in the NBC comedy "Sean Saves the World," announced they were selling their Wilmington home and moving to upstate New York. The couple still owns property in the area.
An earlier plan to pass the building on to the Imaginary Theatre company fell through due to funding issues. Lavin and Bakunas had offered to donate the theater to Cape Fear Community College, but their offer was declined.
The Thalian Association traces its roots to an amateur theatrical troupe formed in Wilmington in 1788. (Its name comes from Thalia, the Greek muse of comedy.) The group lapsed and reorganized several times and has been in continuous existence since 1929, making it the oldest community theater group in the state and one of the oldest in the South. Except for a break during World War II, the group has staged at least one performance every year since the 1930s.
Earlier this year, Wilmington Mayor Bill Saffo declared 2013 "The Year of the Thalian Association," to mark the 225th anniversary of its founding.
The early Thalians helped fund Thalian Hall and briefly managed the historic theater after its opening in 1858. Today, however, Thalian Hall is managed under a city contract by the non-profit Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts, a separate group.
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So the Jets are scouting a QB that's available in the draft? Alert the media! Oh wait, they'r'e the ones desperate for material trying to make that into a story
Sanchez is going nowhere this year. Not happening. He is going to go into training camp and he will compete for once in his pro career for his job. I can't see Woody eating his contract.
The new GM has no ties to Sanchez so he wont be coddled anymore. Time to grow up time to perform and lead or your riding the pine amd gone next year.
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So the Jets are scouting a QB that's available in the draft? Alert the media! Oh wait, they'r'e the ones desperate for material trying to make that into a story
The same reason you like him is the same reasons I like Glennon. If Glennon had Barkley's weapons he would be talked about in the top 10
Woody: "Now John, i know Mark is not your guy, but we are in a tough spot financially with him, so we need to be on the same page when i tell you that we need to hold onto Sanchez for this year.
Idzik: "so i cant cut him and start fresh"?
Woody: "no John, not this year, but after 2013, you will have the team set up to install your pieces"
Idzik:"Do i have to play Sanchez"
Woody: "yes"
Idzik : "well as long as we know that 2013 will be a lame duck season, id like to be your next GM Woody"
Woody: "Welcome aboard John"
yeah, that is the way I see it. 9 teams have taken a qb in the 1st rd in the last last 2 drafts. Arizona, KC, Jets, Buffalo And the eagles are in play. SF could be in play and also Seattle if flynn is traded but that just eliminates one of the other teams.
I think Yates keeps Houston out and Tenn will pass.
I see them coming off soething like this
Smith, Barkley, Glennon, Nassib, Wilson, Manuel and Bray. Then Jones.
Cousins and Mallet to me were the best value where they were taken. Starters
can be lost for a season (Patriots in 08) I know manning was a risk, but i thought Osweiller was taken early.


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Canadian National spokesman Louis-Antoine Paquin said today that 13 cars — four carrying petroleum crude oil and nine loaded with liquified petroleum gas — came off the tracks around 1 a.m. local time in the hamlet of Gainford, about 50 miles from Edmonton. The entire community of roughly 100 people has been evacuated.
Paquin says three cars containing gas are leaking and on fire. Officials say that poses the risk of an explosion.
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The University of South Dakota named Joey James its interim head men's basketball coach on Friday.
The news came after Dave Boots announced his retirement after 25 years at the helm. James has been an assistant at South Dakota for 10 seasons and turns 37 next Tuesday.
"David Boots' resignation this close to the beginning of the season makes an extensive national search an impossibility," said South Dakota athletics director David Herbster. "After carefully considering our options, I have decided to appoint assistant coach Joey James interim head coach. At the conclusion of the season, a national search for the position will be conducted."
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Apple without Jobs: Who's next?
'Frustratingly obtuse' succession plans
Shareholder revolt
One Apple investor, the Central Laborers' Pension Fund of Jacksonville, Illinois, holder of 11,484 Apple shares, isn't waiting for SEC clarification. Apple's proxy statement of January 7 of this year notes that the Fund has placed before Apple's stockholders a proposal to be voted on at next month's investors meeting that would require Apple to detail its succession plan.
That proposal reads, in part, "Resolved: That the shareholders of Apple ... hereby request that the Board of Directors initiate the appropriate process to amend the Company's Corporate Governance Guidelines to adopt and disclose a written and detailed succession planning policy."
As might be expected, Apple's board of directors has recommended that shareholders vote that proposal down: "The Company recognizes that a highly talented and experienced management team, not just the CEO, is critical to Apple's success. Accordingly, the Board already implements many of the proposed actions and maintains a comprehensive succession plan throughout the organization."
Apple's board has a plan. They simply don't want to make it public. "The Company takes succession planning seriously," the proxy statement says, "and the Board has adopted a comprehensive process to ensure continuity and maintain the superior quality of its management team."
Should Jobs not return, his most likely replacement, it appears, would be Cook. During Jobs' 2009 absence, Apple's stock value rose about 70 per cent – a fact that is certainly not lost on either Apple's board or its investors.
Beyond Cook, however, Apple's management team doesn't include another obvious contender. Although Schiller was a more than capable stand-in for Jobs when announcing products and leading the faithful in morale-boosting events, it's unlikely that he has the technical prowess to lead the company in product planning or the operational expertise to manage day-to-day operations.
Famed product designer Jonathan Ive is certainly a visionary when it comes to creating highly marketable and iconic hardware, but his capability as a corporate leader is unknown.
The man behind the meteoric rise of iOS, Scott Forstall, may have the technical chops to inspire Apple's software engineers, and Apple's hardware honcho Bob Mansfield would command respect from the nuts-and-bolts crew, but neither have Cook's day-to-day operational experience and successful track record.
And then there are the ones that got away. Avie Tevanian and Jon Rubinstein, for example, both of whom joined Apple from Jobs' previous company, NeXT, in February 1997, and both of whom left in March 2006.
Tevanian was the brains behind the Mac OS X team. He was elevated to chief technology officer in July 2003, at which point Bertrand Serlet – another ex-NeXT employee – took over as head of software engineering.
Tevanian may not have had the managerial chops to have ever taken over as Apple CEO, but an argument could have been made for Rubinstein – if he had remained at Apple.
Rubinstein was famously the father of the iPod, and he shepherded the development of the company-saving iMac, a process during which he acquired a reputation as an efficient manager.
After leaving Apple, Rubinstein took over at Palm, where he managed the development of that company's ill-fated Pre smartphone and the phone's operating system, webOS.
When Palm was acquired by HP in April 2010, Rubinstein continued to run that division, which is now expected to release a webOS-based tablet – among other products – on February 9.
If Jobs is involved in picking his successor, however, don't expect him to give Rubinstein a call. Last November, when asked if Jobs was miffed when his former hardware headman had joined competitor Palm, Rubinstein answered: "I'm definitely off the Christmas list."
It may be premature to speculate about Jobs' replacement – he may very well again have the opportunity to tell an admiring crowd "I'm vertical, I'm back at Apple" – but it's not at all too early to conclude that with his latest medical leave, Apple will be under pressure to be more open about their succession plan – one that The Wall Street Journal has referred to as "frustratingly obtuse."
The inside track for the position of Apple's next CEO belongs to Tim Cook – that is, unless the board of directors pulls a Larry Ellison and brings in an experienced outsider such as Ellison did with Mark Hurd, late of HP.
eBay's ex, Meg Whitman, for example, is available. After all, she flopped in her most recent job interview. ®
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Over 70 miles of swimming, biking, and running. It's what made up the 27th annual Gulf Coast Triathlon..
A grueling day for the competitors, especially for Dale Filsell who's an Air Force Master Sergeant battling polycystic kidney disease or pkd. This is his third Gulf Coast Triathlon..
"I feel pretty great after the race," Filsell said.
With pkd, Filsell has to constantly monitor is water-intake.
"So as it is for someone who doesn't do something like this..it's dangerous but he keeps up with it, with his doctors every step of the way and we're here to support him," Deedee Vetter, Filsell's girlfriend said.
A triathlon is all about overcoming obstacles and Filsell isn't letting his disease stop him from running the race.
"When I'm out here running, it makes me feel like I'm accomplishing something. I'm basically fighting the disease. I'm not letting it take control of my life," Filsell added.
Along with Filsell, there are nearly 1600 other competitors hoping to go that extra mile. And along their paths are fans cheering them on..
"I cheer for all of them. I don't know half of the people I'm cheering for, but they give a wave and a thumbs up..it's awesome," Allison Kotowski, a Jacksonville, Florida resident.
Just a little bit of motivation for the tri-athletes. Motivation to get to the finish line.


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Nov. 14, 2012 12:39 PM
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA -- (Marketwire) -- 11/14/12 -- Majestic Gold Corp. (TSX VENTURE:MJS)(FRANKFURT:A0BK1D) ("Majestic" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has received a preliminary report of gold production from the Song Jiagou gold mine for its financial quarter ended September 30, 2012 ("Q4 2012"). Song Jiagou gold production by quarter for FY 2012 is detailed in the following table:
-------------------------------------------------- Quarter Gold Production (ounces) -------------------------------------------------- Q1 2012 4,738 -------------------------------------------------- Q2 2012 4,609 -------------------------------------------------- Q3 2012 4,891 -------------------------------------------------- Q4 2012 4,731 -------------------------------------------------- FY 2012 Total 18,969 --------------------------------------------------
Further details regarding results of operations for the Company and its Chinese subsidiary, Yantai Zhongjia Mining Company Limited ("Zhongjia"), including revenue from gold sales and profitability, will be set out in the Company's annual management discussion and analysis and annual audited consolidated financial statements.
The Company expects gold production to increase during the next nine months toward the Company's goal of 100,000 ounces per year as Zhongjia commences to process the higher grade ore from the main ore body. Over the past four quarters, Zhongjia has processed all mined materials, including material considered waste in the Mine Plan, resulting in a mill head grade lower than the grade projected for the main ore body. This practice will be continued until the planned upgrades to the onsite assay lab have been completed. The lab improvements will include the addition of fire assay equipment and the expansion of lab facilities to allow more samples to be processed on a daily basis, resulting in more detailed and timelier information for the mine operator. These upgrades will allow the Company to implement improved grade control, resulting in higher head grades for ore delivered to the mill.
"We are very pleased with the results to date," stated Mr. Rod Husband, CEO of Majestic Gold Corp. "Annualized gold production of almost 19,000 ounces is consistent with our expectations based on our Mine Plan and indicates steady progress toward our production goal of 100,000 ounces per year when we reach the higher grade portion of the ore body."
The geological and technical information contained in this news release has been reviewed and approved by Rod Husband, P.Geo., who is a qualified person under the definitions established by National Instrument 43-101.
About Majestic Gold
Currently focused solely in China, Majestic Gold Corp. is a Vancouver, BC based company engaged in commercial gold production at the Song Jiagou gold mine in Yantai, China. Majestic Gold has forecast an average production for the life of mine at a rate in excess of 100,000 ounces of gold per year. (Wardrop Engineering Inc. NI 43-101 Technical Report dated February 2011). Pursuant to the terms of the Zhongjia joint venture, Majestic is entitled to 70.5% of net profits from gold sales. Additional information on the Company and its projects is available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com and on the Company's website at www.majesticgold.net.
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The most recent case was reported Friday, February 2, 2013.
A 31-year-old Manhattan woman told police that she got a called from someone who claimed to be a bill collector with Westar Energy and that they needed a payment from her.
The caller asked the victim to get prepaid credit cards and tell them the numbers over the phone in order to make the payment. The victim later found out that the caller did not work for Westar. Riley County police say $760 was stolen from her.
An RCPD spokesman says four separate cases have been reported to the agency so far stemming from the scam. In each case, the victims lost money.
Officials encourage citizens to question any callers that seek money and personal information and if they feel something is wrong about the call, they are encouraged to contact police.
Westar Energy also put out a warning to customers Friday to be on the alert for fraudulent callers claiming to be employees with the company.
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SHERMAN, Tex. -- To honor this week's A+ Athlete, we head to Texoma Christian School and meet Kelsey Hermanson. Christina Melvin reports.
This week's A+ Athlete is Kelsey Hermanson from Texoma Christian High School. As the captain of the basketball team, Ashley helped lead her team to a state victory this year in San Antonio. This starting point guard has a scoring average in the double figures.
When she's not on the court, she's in the classroom earning a 3.97 grade point average. It's not always easy managing both, but she finds a way to do it.
No matter how tired Kelsey is, she always does the right thing, and that's why it was so easy for her coach to nominate her.
Her great character reflects in her actions. Kelsey sings on the praise team at the Sherman Bible Church and plays violin for assisted living communities. She also takes time out to serve food at homeless shelters, has gone on mission trips to Mexico, and volunteered at the YMCA preschool. Kelsey says learned the value of giving back from her grandpa.
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The ongoing Consumer Expenditure Survey (CES) provides a continuous flow of information on the buying habits of American consumers and also furnishes data to support periodic revisions of the Consumer Price Index. The survey consists of two separate components: (1) a quarterly Interview Survey in which each consumer unit in the sample is interviewed every three months over a 15-month period, and (2) a Diary Survey completed by the sample consumer units for two consecutive one-week periods. The Interview Survey was designed to collect data on major items of expense, household characteristics, and income. The expenditures covered by the survey are those that respondents can recall fairly accurately for three months or longer. In general, these expenditures include relatively large purchases, such as those for property, automobiles, and major appliances, or expenditures that occur on a fairly regular basis, such as rent, utilities, or insurance premiums. Expenditures incurred while on trips are also covered by the survey. Excluded are nonprescription drugs, household supplies, and personal care items. Including global estimates on spending for food, it is estimated that about 90 to 95 percent of expenditures are covered in the Interview Survey. The Consumer Unit Characteristics and Income (FMLY) files in this collection contain consumer unit characteristics, consumer unit income, and characteristics and earnings of both the reference person and the spouse. Summary expenditure data are also provided. The Member Characteristics and Income (MEMB) files present selected characteristics for each consumer unit member, including reference person and spouse. Each record in the FMLY and MEMB files consists of three months of data. Detailed Expenditures (MTAB) files provide monthly data at the Universal Classification Code (UCC) level. In these files expenditures for each consumer unit are classified according to UCC categories and are specified as gifts or non-gifts. There may be more than one record for a UCC in a single month if that is what was reported to the interviewer. The Income (ITAB) files supply monthly data at the UCC level for consumer unit characteristics and income.
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Are you scared of iPods, penguins, terrorists or Daleks?
Danger, every way you turn
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Letters So, do we want form over function, or function over form? Are we a nation of style kings and queens, or does geek (un)chic still reign supreme? The answers to these probing (ahem) questions are probably not to be found in the letters below, but your thoughts and opinions about iPod phones certainly are. Light may also be shed on some of the other stuff mentioned:
Well I dunno about the success of an IPod phone, but as far as the success of mp3 phones go, you don't need to look any further than South Korea, where I'm currently living. I don't know about statistics or anything, but I know that there's a lot of people out there with mp3 playing phones, using them on the bus with headphones, or walking down the street with it on speaker like a really small ghetto blaster.
If you want to always have music with you, and always have a phone, then why carry two gadgets, if you can get one that does both. So I think their eventual success is a given, actually.
The camera/mobile is the ubiquitous combo in Korea. You've gotta have a mobile, and Koreans love to take photos of themselves with their friends.
I'd own a mp3/mobile myself, but I don't like mobile phones!
>>what makes the iPod different from other music players isn't the cool design; it's that clever navigation "wheel" plus (maybe less crucial) the big storage capacity.<<
I'm not convinced - one works against the other.
My 60GB iPod has 43GB of music: about 8000 tracks from 535 artists and 860 albums.
The wheel doesn't work well with this volume of menu items. With a phone keypad, I could get to KraftWerk (!) in 5 button presses (55777) in a couple of seconds, rather than about 10 seconds of wheeling. Can also be done without looking, useful for in-car (decent bluetooth integration could also mean I could find music using voice commands without taking a hand off the steering wheel).
Ironically, the iTunes interface is much better, but needs a large screen and keypad. I'd ditch my iPod in a second if a 60+GB Nokia-communicator form factor came out with an iTunes-style app on it, regardless of whether it had any phone functions!
When will you people in the press wake up????
The Ipod interface is not the fantastic thing you guys always claim and it is certainly not the reason i got an ipod.
The ONLY reason for ipod success is the vast storage, which is not often matched, apart from by some quicky brands.
If all mp3 players had 6gb - 40gb hard drives, then i expect ipod would be less of a market leader!!
I just can't help but think the iPod phone will turn out to be the phone industry's equivalent of the motor world greatest failure - the Alfa Arna - glorious Italian mechanics coupled with the beauty of Japanese styling.
If there's anything that phone consumers really want now - is a quick, intuitive robust user interface [read clickwheel] - something that Nokia's Series 60/Symbian's/Microsoft's/Motos designers designers designers mentality GUIs are utterly useless at.
Consensus. Such a rare thing...
Dastardly spyware writers are apparently getting more sophisticated. We assume this means that as well as writing nasty code to bug us all, they have started wearing black and drinking in exclusive Soho cocktail bars. No? Oh, apparently it was something about a bug in something Microsoft wrote:
A Microsoft representative said [..] "this attempt to bypass these features is not a software security vulnerability, but a function within the operating system that could be misused"
Ah.. Classic. It's not a bug, it's a feature..! I haven't seen that uttered with such brazen cheek in a while.
Thanks for the smile.. :)
Truly an informative article. Not because it shows yet another exploit in the Windows operating system, rather, because it shows Microsoft's attitude towards the problem.
Given Microsofts drive to produce ever easier to use computers and; therefore, produce less tech savvy end users I believe they have a duty to protect customers from all such threats as said customers may no longer understand what the threat is. The only real questions, for me at least, is how that is accomplished.
Releasing patches in a timely manner is important, yet the real solution, again for me, is to release more secure products to start with.
Cheers, Robert.
"Our early analysis indicates that this attempt to bypass these features is not a software security vulnerability, but a function within the operating system that could be misused," the company said in a statement. "Microsoft is reviewing the report to determine further details and whether there is any potential impact for customers and will provide appropriate customer guidance if necessary."
Heh, and I thought you wernt allowed to use the old "its not a bug, its an undocumented feature" gag anymore.
Professor Robert Winston, fertility expert and opinionated academic extraordinaire, held forth on the over-hyping of the benefits of stem cell research this week:
It's reassuring to see that Professor Robert Winston is worried about over-hyping scientific developments. But is this the same Professor Robert Winston who last week appeared in advertisements for St. Ivel's 'Advance' fish-oil laced milk?
According to the company; "Anecdotal evidence from teachers and parents indicates that increasing intake of Omega 3 may improve learning and concentration for some children."
Gotta love a peer's scientific credibility when a single sentence includes the words 'anecdotal', 'may' and 'some' without a trace of irony.
It's not just the cod liver oil in the milk that's hard to swallow.
Yep. And he is the same Professor Winston who was recently giving forth on the overhyped-ness of Chlamydia, too.
After we ran the headline: Wanted: seasoned w**nkers for online ejaculation pole, we got a few questions. Some questions just deserve an answer:
Whilst I appreciate your usual sarcasm and cheeky humour, I have to ask: was the tenuous pun on the misspelled "pole" in the title *really* intentional?
Sadly, yes, it was.
Cancer detecting nanobelts. A nice idea, you said, but you had one quibble with what the scientists were saying:
From your article "Boffins build cancer-spotting nanobelts": "We would like to use these materials for in-situ, real-time, non-destructive and remote monitoring and detection of cancer cells at a sensitivity of a single cell"
I think we'd all prefer to see that reading "...HIGHLY-destructive...".
Regards John
A good point...
A startling twist has been revealed in the purported plans of UK spooks to go trolling through chat rooms in a bid disrupt the radicalising of young Muslims. Now we need to worry about penguin insurgency as well:
I was amused by your headline "British spooks hit AQ bulletin boards" - were you aware that AQ is the country code used for Antarctica? It is not widely used - most Antarctic operators use their respective national codes - but it is out there, and it is used. A Google search on the domain gets 11,800 hits, though.
Perhaps we workers in Antarctica are regarded as closet revolutionaries? Or maybe the grand ideals of the Antarctic Treaty (Antarctica is a continent for science, territorial claims held in abeyance and much more) are regarded as seditious in some quarters?
And finally, it (the War on terror etc) may all be utterly irrelevant. Terrifying evidence of an invasion force the like of which has never been seen has been spotted in orbit around Saturn:
>> ... you can make out small clumps in the ring structure. But what are >> they ? <<
Hmm. Possibly a Dalek craft ?
Regards, Mike
And the mystery is solved. Exterminate...exterminate...®


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PORT CHARLOTTE, FL- To cap off the Friday night high school "doubleheader", I headed south from Sarasota to Port Charlotte High School to watch another great pitcher-hitter matchup. From Michael Heller-Bobby Borchering, I went to David Holmberg-Mike Ohlman along with 40-50 other scouts.
David Holmberg is a jumbo-sized lefty from Port Charlotte High School who has signed with the University of Florida. This is my first look at him and I would grade his pitchability at the top of the high school class. His raw stuff isn't at that first-round level, but his maturity, command, and poise most definitely are.
I can see Holmberg getting early-round consideration, perhaps sandwich or second. At 6-3, 230, Holmberg has a pear shape with thick hips and legs. His shoulders are broad but sloped. He's very strong in his leg and core muscles, which are truly the drivers when it comes to pitching. That combined with easy over-the-top arm-action leads me to believe Holmberg will be able to pitch a lot of innings. Holmberg has a high-kick, well-balanced delivery that he repeats well.
He's mostly a two-pitch pitcher, fastball and curve. Holmberg threw in the 87-89 MPH range for most of his seven innings of work in a 1-0 victory over Mike Ohlman's Lakewood Ranch Mustangs. I don't see the velocity improving much by age 23, but he should be able to maintain it over the long pro season every five days. What makes his fastball really work is its late boring action and his command. He struck out twelve and walked only one. Holmberg yielded only two hits (both to Ohlman). His boring fastball proved difficult to square.
Big league pitchers have to not only have command within the strike zone but also out of it. The ability to get hitters to chase balls that aren't strikes is a gift and Holmberg showed that as well as a high school pitcher can. I graded out his present-day fastball command as average and project it to plus.
Holmberg's curveball is a two-plane breaker at 70-73 MPH. I graded it out as 45/55, believing it will become a solid-average major league pitch with solid-average command by age 23.
Holmberg might be the type of pitcher who gets to the big leagues before age 23, however. He doesn't have the upside of the premium power pitchers in the draft, but his polish and maturity make him a safer proposition.
Mike Ohlman is one of the nation's top catchers and a unique one at that. He's a long, lean 6-4, 180, whose body looks more appropriate out in the field or perhaps on a basketball player than on a catcher. Ohlman has long limbs, a small waist, and a slender lower-half.
I can not name a big league catcher with his body-type and proportions. Even the tall and slender ones tend to have big hips (ie. Sandy Alomar Jr). This naturally raises concern about whether he will be able to handle the grind of crouching as the years go by.
What is undeniable is his throwing arm and his ability to neutralize the running game. I mentioned in an earlier blog that Jacksonville Eagle's View Academy's Austin Maddox has the best pure arm-strength of any prep catcher I've ever seen. Ohlman's is right behind him in this draft class but he has even better feet and, surprisingly for a long-limber, a shorter release.
Though there were no steal attempts (for obvious reasons), Ohlman's between-inning pop-times were regularly in the 1.8s. I've timed him in that area during games as well in the past. On a first base pickoff attempt on Friday, Ohlman registered a 1.51. I believe that his arm is a more usable tool than Maddox's and that his pop-times will be even better. I don't believe it's a stretch to give him a future 70 grade as a thrower.
As a receiver, I could sense that Ohlman wasn't as comfortable in his crouch as the "little squatty guys" by the way he hopped around between pitches. An old scout once taught me to look for that, believing that in the long run those types may wear down faster. With Ohlman's body type, it's more important an observation.
His hands aren't particularly soft, but they are quick and he adjusts his feet very well to block balls. So I believe that if he holds up, he's a solid-average MLB receiver. He showed a take-charge mentality.
Ohlman has a different kind of swing, too. His bat isn't in the zone very long and he's one of those guys who doesn't impress me in batting practice, then I watch him in the game and he's hitting the ball all over. Ohlman generates 40 bat-speed which projects to solid-average and 45/55 raw power. He stands square and starts his swing with a good bat-angle. Ohlman went 2-3 with a triple and a single. Holmberg made a couple mistakes hanging a mid-80s fastball in Ohlman's eyes which he didn't miss.
Ohlman did look leery on the curve on Friday. He was leaning too much and not keeping his hands back. In the past, I've seen him okay.
Usually, I look at a swing like his and don't think he'll hit for average with wood. He will have some holes, but a good approach and hand-eye coordination will close some of them up.
He's a plus athlete in my book. Ohlman is a solid-average runner despite the frame and position, and he displayed a graceful stride while legging out his triple.
I can see there being a lot of debate on Ohlman in the draft room because there are so many things unique about him, from his plus-plus throwing to his un-catcher-like frame to his down-and-up swing. I can't honestly say there's a big league catcher he reminds me of in stature or style, but I'm quick to point out that there are moldbreakers ever year. I disagree with scouts who use that "no big league comparison" as proof that he won't play in the big leagues. Otherwise everyone would still like look Ty Cobb and Walter Johnson. The baseball scouting world had never seen a 6-10 lefty before Randy Johnson or a 5-6 uppercutting second baseman before Dustin Pedroia. If Ohlman hits, plays defense, and stays healthy, he'll do just fine.
So where does he go in the draft? Signability will of course play a factor and his level of commitment to Miami. But it would not surprise me if he's gone in the second or third rounds next June.
His athleticism also gives him the potential to play other positions. I can easily see him in the outfield, maybe also third and first base. However, his ability to neutralize a running game and lead a team from behind the plate are precious and I imagine he'll play there until he proves otherwise.
Check back as we shift back to college action blogs later this weekend. I will be at Florida State on Saturday to watch the Seminoles take on Clemson University. Freshman-eligible lefty sensation Chris Dwyer will pitch for the Tigers and I should also get another look at toolsy FSU outfielder D'Vontray Richardson. On Sunday, I'll be in The Swamp to see the University of Florida host Tennessee. UT lefty Bryan Morgado is scheduled to pitch and potential 1st-rounder Kentrail Davis will play center field against outfielders Matt Den Dekker and Riley Cooper of the Florida Gator


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Sanibel Planning Commission Tuesday approved an application for bonus outdoor dining at Rosie's Cafe & Grill restaurant at 2330 Palm Ridge Road.
Commissioners made a special point that the Palm Ridge Place Shopping Center does not conform to city standards for the minimum number of required off-street parking spaces and generally is not being well maintained by the center's owner, First Cooke Properties Florida.
"This center is at the heart of the redevelopment discussions we will be talking about over the next several months," noted Commissioner John Talmage. "It is an issue for proper parking and appearance."
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Rosie's Cafe & Grill in the Palm Ridge Place Shopping Center applied to the Sanibel Planning Commission to add 16 outdoor seats at the restaurant.
Commissioners generally were unwilling to hold applicant Joanne Fitzgerald accountable for bringing the parking space issue back to the 132 spaces when the center expanded in 1983. The current code would require 137 spaces, but only about 120 can be readily identified as of this week. Many of the parking space loss is due to overgrown vegetation and "debris."
Staff informed commissioners that there are no known parking issues with the center or outstanding violations filed and that some vegetation overgrowth has been removed, but not enough.
Two neighbors from the Lake Palms Condo Association spoke at the hearing, voicing objection to the application on the grounds of additional noise levels expected with 16 new dining seats at Rosie's, parking overflow and ongoing dumpster overflow issues.
"We already have to deal with parking overflow from Big Arts and the Farmer's Market," said Michael Hannan, president of the condo association. "This is just another attack on our neighborhood."
Commissioner Phil Marks also made note of the dumpster and appearance issues with the center.
"I visited the place and made some observations," said Marks, who was the only member to vote against approving the application. "There is a lot of dust associated with that lot for outdoor seating. It's probably the dustiest on the island. Anyone who sits there outside probably won't do it again. The rear of the building looks like a salvage area with tires, stove parts, trash overflowing the dumpster attracting flies and racoons or whatever. It's very disappointing to see those conditions from the aspect of safety. And the grease trap container is leaking on the ground."
When Commission Chair Michael Valiquette moved to approved the application, one of the 23 conditions dealing with upgrading parking was dropped and another condition dealing with debris and litter removal was amended to cover a proper size dumpster with a closeable lid and resolving the grease trap container.
Applicants are required to return to the commission in two years to make sure conditions are being met and maintained.
Valiquette assured the neighbors that their pleas are being heard and should be addressed in the upcoming commercial zone redevelopment debate.
"You live in proximity to commercial property, so there will be traffic and parking and noise issues," Valiquette said. "Improving buffers will be an element of the redevelopment discussions."
Four commissioners voted for approval with Marks voting no and Chris Heidrick abstaining. Commissioner Tom Krekel was absent.
The application comes back before commissioners for final approval at the April 9 meeting.
The commission's second permit hearing flew through the discussion and comment process. It was an application to raise and already elevated pool to comply with the new FEMA flood zone maps for the Gulf Ridge East area.
The residence of Giuseppe and Roxinne Galletto-Savoretti, built in 1984, was recently raised to conform to the new requirements. The raising of the pool, staff reported, meets all new standards including landscaping requirements and screen enclosure.
The permit was approved unanimously with Heidrick again abstaining because of a business association.


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Manchester City complain to UEFA over alleged racist chanting aimed at Yaya Toure in Moscow
Manchester City will make an official complaint to UEFA over alleged racist chanting aimed at Yaya Toure in Moscow.
Last Updated: 24/10/13 9:06am
Sergio Aguero struck twice as City came from behind to secure a 2-1 win in the Champions League Group D game but some of the gloss was taken off the victory by the unpalatable actions of the home support.
Toure spoke to the referee and City officials spoke to UEFA's match delegate after the match at the Arena Khimki and the club will make a written complaint on their return to Manchester.
Toure told Sky Sports: "I told the ref. I think it was unbelievable and very sad. We want to stop that.
"I think UEFA have to do a lot to try to stop it. Maybe close the stadium for a couple of games. As an African player, it is always sad when you hear something like that.
"For me, as captain, I was wearing an armband which said 'no to racism' and I was totally disappointed.
"It's stupid these people. I don't know, it just happens in football. It's unbelievable. They're stupid, they're just stupid. UEFA has to take action to right it otherwise I think they will just continue."
City manager Manuel Pellegrini added: "It's a pity and I hope we have the right measures."
FIFA vice-president Jim Boyce called on the Russian authorities to clamp down on racism.
"The Russian federation have got to assure - along with the Russian government - that these incidents are put to bed because it's happening too often. Too much abuse has been happening in many, many parts of eastern Europe," he said.
"Eastern Europe have problems, but we have problems in other parts of the world as well. It's got to be eradicated and the only way is to take serious action against the people who do it - don't allow them to watch football matches.
"I am absolutely appalled by events of this evening. I've always been outspoken against any form of racialism or sectarianism in sport."
The incidents in Moscow comes 18 months after Porto were fined £16,700 for their fans' racial abuse of Mario Balotelli during a Europa League game against City.
Toure took to Twitter after the game to make his feelings known, with the City midfielder putting his faith in UEFA to take action.
Thank you for your support! Hate or racism cannot affect me when so many people are showing me love and support on a daily basis!- yaya toure (@Toure_yaya42) October 23, 2013
I believe in football institutions, I know decision makers will take their responsibilties and show A RED CARD TO RACISM- yaya toure (@Toure_yaya42) October 23, 2013
Piara Powar, executive director of the FARE Network (Football Against Racism in Europe), believes UEFA has been moving in the right direction on such matters.
He said: "UEFA have changed their rules and already this season sanctions are harder than ever before.
"For a first offence you face a partial stadium closure; for a second offence your stadium will be closed for a match.
"It's taken a long time to get here, but I think we are seeing some movement on the sanction side.
"In terms of education, I don't know how long that's going to take, to educate fans like we've seen at CSKA."