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The AFL world has been dominated by one headline this week after Lance 'Buddy' Franklin completed his shock mega-move to the Sydney Swans from Hawthorn.
Arguably the game's biggest attraction, the superstar forward was introduced in his new red and white colours, for the first time, in front of an adoring public on Wednesday
That nature of the deal, with The Swans swooping in at the last minute with a nine-year, $10m deal has sent shockwaves through the competition, but where does it leave those involved?
Buddy Franklin:
Buddy Franklin has long been one of the elite players in the AFL. A dual Premiership player with Hawthorn, he has won two Coleman medals and four All-Australian selections in his career to date.
As a poster boy for the AFL, his off field discretions have often been well documented. Although Franklin has been quick to deny such a suggestion, his management have claimed the star wanted to leave the 'fishbowl' of living in the footy mad Melbourne.
Manager Liam Pickering making reference to the scrutiny placed upon Franklin by the media after he lost his driver's licence and was later involved in a car accident last year.
In footy terms, Franklin has spoken of his ambition to win more Premierships, and with Franklin in their ranks the Swans now possess one of the elite forward lines in the competition.
Alongside fellow Indigenous superstar Adam Goodes and power forward Kurt Tippett, the Swans are well placed to mount a serious tilt for a second flag in three seasons in 2014. Buddy may just get the instant success he so craves.
The Sydney Swans:
Any side that acquires a player of the quality of Buddy Franklin will be substantially strengthened, but it is the nature of the contract that has many people questioning.
It is rare for a key position player to play into their mid-thirties, and by the end of Franklins nine year deal he will be 35.
If Franklin retires before the end of his contract, his wage will still be accountable to the Swans salary cap, further highlighting the risk the club have taken.
Swans coach John Longmire has argued that, whilst nine year deals may be rare, so is the opportunity to lure a player of Franklin's undoubted quality.
The Swans will hope their latest big signing can elevate the club in a similar way to legends Tony Lockett and Barry Hall, the latter of whom captained the club to their inaugural Premiership in 2005. Time will tell whether Franklin can lift the club to those heights once again.
Since Franklin decided to postpone contract talks ahead of the 2013 season, it's almost been that the Hawthorn management have been preparing for life post-Buddy.
Their leading goal kicker from 2007-2012, the 2013 season saw a notable shift in the Hawks reliance on their star forward, exploring different avenues to the goals.
The shared responsibility worked perfectly for Hawthorn as they secured their 11th Premiership, Jarryd Roughead took home the Coleman medal as the competitions leading goal kicker whilst youngsters Luke Breust and Jack Gunston stepped up significantly, the latter booting four goals in the Grand Final win over Freemantle.
The departure of Franklin leaves room to manoeuvre in the trade period for the Hawks, with space freed in their salary cap to become more competitive in their recruitment.
Whilst the management at Hawthorn were disappointed with Buddy's decision to leave after a
stellar season for the club, a Franklin-less Hawthorn still remain one of the elite sides in the competition, and serious contenders for the flag in 2014.
Greater Western Sydney Giants:
Ever since the Lance Franklin saga began in early 2013, Greater Western Sydney was muted as the most likely destination for the superstar.
Backed by their expansion resources and cost of living allowance, The Giants tabled a massive offer to Franklin and his management in an attempt to entice him to become the face of
the AFL's newest club.
With Franklin turning his back on the offer and joining cross-town rivals The Sydney Swans in his desire for 'instant success', the Giants have been left looking to plan B.
They are likely to make a play for likely number one draft pick Tom Boyd, to add to their young power forward line already containing Jonathan Patton and All-Australian selected Jeremy Cameron.
The Giants will remain major players in the trade and draft period, with the
resources planned to lure Buddy Franklin set to be offered elsewhere.
The AFL:
The decision of Lance Franklin to defect to The Sydney Swans from Hawthorn has both pros and cons for the AFL and its hierarchy.
The size of the package offered to Franklin has left many Victorian-based clubs angry, with the controversial cost of living allowance (COLA), given to the Sydney based clubs to compensate
for the significantly higher living costs of the Harbour City.
The figure currently stands at 9.8%. The Melbourne based clubs want the agreement scrapped, whilst those in Sydney claim it is essential in order for them to remain competitive.
With equalisation a key ambition for those in charge of the AFL, a decision will have to be made on the COLA ruling to satisfy the whole competition.
The Franklin move has the potential to be a competition wide positive. Australian Rules has long been dominated by Melbourne-based clubs, with the AFL taking a back seat further north.
In Buddy Franklin, Sydney now possess a true superstar in the AFL code, a man with mass appeal who's status can reach out and bring the competition a whole herd of new followers.
With his good looks and possessing arguably the game's most exciting all-round talent, Franklin has the potential to expand the AFL competitions prominence nationwide, and establish himself alongside icons such as Australian Cricket captain Michael Clarke and NRL star Greg Inglis as a true star of Australian sport.
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7:00 PM Nature – "Raccoon Nation"
Are we, in an effort to outwit raccoons, actually making them smarter and unwittingly contributing to their evolutionary success? Are the ever more complex obstacles that our fast-paced urban world throws at them actually pushing the development of raccoon brains? In this film, scientists from around the world share their thoughts and work to help explore this scientific theory. Attempting to do something that has never been done before, they closely follow a family of urban raccoons as they navigate the complex world of a big city.
8:00 PM NOVA – "Separating Twins"
This is the incredible story of Trishna and Krishna, twin girls born joined at the head. Abandoned shortly after birth at an orphanage in Bangladesh, they had little chance of survival, until they were saved and taken to Australia by an aid worker. After two years battling for life, the twins are ready for a series of delicate operations, which will prepare them for the ultimate challenge: a marathon separation surgery that will allow them to live truly separate lives. Surgeons knew there was no guarantee of survival for either of the girls — but without surgery there was no hope at all. With exclusive access, our cameras have been with Trishna and Krishna and their caregivers throughout their journey.
9:00 PM Inside Nature's Giants – "Big Cats"
The experts dissect a lion and a tiger. From the outside, the two look very different, but once their skins are removed, even the experts find it hard to tell them apart. Biologist Simon Watt comes face to face with a liger – a cross between a lion and a tiger – proof of the two species' similarity. One of the most characteristic features of these magnificent animals – something that distinguishes them from the small cats – is their ability to roar. The team delves into the lion's throat to find the voicebox and makes a discovery that helps explain the way the vocal apparatus works. Richard Dawkins explains the evolutionary arms race between predators and their prey in the struggle to survive. Finally, the experts try to find out why male lions have a distinctive mane.

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Original URL: https://www.theregister.co.uk/2012/04/17/telstra_launches_mog_streaming_music_service/
Telstra to launch MOG streaming music service
Launch timed to beat Spotify?
Posted in Networks, 17th April 2012 00:44 GMT
Telstra has announced it will soon launch the MOG streaming music service on antipodean shores.
The service will be network-independent, unlike many other Telstra content deals that are tied to its BigPond and NextG networks.
But it's not clear when the service will become available, with the carrier saying only that"When the service launches in the coming months, Australians will be able to download the MOG app on their smartphone or tablet or login to their account via PC or MAC."
MOG's site has been geo-jammed so here in Vulture Central APAC all we can see is a "coming soon" page without a single link to more information on the subscription packages that will be offered. Good ol' Wikipedia tells us that the company's services include " A FreePlay allows users to use MOG on the internet(not mobile or TV), and a $5/month plan allows users to access MOG through the web and through the Roku channel, and a $10/month plan allows access though these platforms and through supported mobile devices." Those devices include iOS, Android, Roku and the Boxee Box.
Telstra promises the service will offer locals the following fun-filled services:
- On-demand streaming: Unlimited, ad-free listening to any artist, album, or song at any time. MOG's HTML5, browser-based player delivers music to you blazingly fast on the web.
- Unlimited downloads: MOG allows users to download and store music on their phone, enabling access to music even when a data connection is unavailable – ideal for jetsetters.
- MOG radio: Best-in-class, personal radio that enables users to switch between true artist-only playlists or a full mix of similar artists.
- Personalised recommendations: Instant recommendations based on individual music preferences."Just for you" provides music recommendations based on your MOG listening habits and your artist "likes" on Facebook.
- Highest quality audio: MOG streams music at 320kbps, giving customers a high quality listening experience.
- Curated content: Explore all MOG has to offer through its complete guide.From New Releases, Editor's Picks, top Charts, Featured Playlists, and Custom Radio in addition to their own, tagged songs from within the MOG music service, users will find exactly what they're looking for (and more).
The announcement of the MOG launch in "coming months" comes after speculation about Spotify's entrance to the Australian market. ®


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HANOVER, N.H. - The Dartmouth men's tennis team won its second straight home match, topping Binghamton, 7-1, at the Boss Tennis Center and Gordon Pavilion on Friday afternoon.
The Big Green bounced back from a defeat at Indiana their last time out, improving to 2-3 on the young season.
Dartmouth got off to a quick start winning all three doubles matches. Brandon DeBot and Xander Centenari won, 8-5, at the No. 1 spot, while Cameron Ghorbani and Brendan Tannenbaum scored an 8-6 victory at the No. 2 spot.
Sam Todd and Alex de Chatellus cruised to an 8-3 triumph at the No. 3 spot.
Centanari, Chris Kipouras, Erik Nordahl and Debot all won their singles matches in straight sets.
After dropping the first set, Justin Chan rallied to take the next two sets to notch a point for the Big Green.
Dartmouth returns to the court on Feb. 10 as they take on Boston College at the Boss Tennis Center and Gordon Pavilion.
1. Brandon DeBot/Xander Centenari (D) def. Bornkessel/ Dinia (B), 8-5
2. Cameron Ghorbani/Brendan Tannenbaum (D) def. Lesage/Hureau (B), 8-6
3. Sam Todd/Alex de Chatellus (D) def. Hazarika/Nambi (B), 8-3
1. Xander Centenari (D) def. Robin Lesage (B), 6-3, 6-4
2. Chris Kipouras (D) def. Alexander Maisin (B), 7-6, 7-6
3. Erik Nordahl (D) def. Ismael Dinia (B), 6-2, 6-1
4. Sidhartha Hazarika (B) def. Sam Todd (D), 7-5, 4-6, 7-5
5. Justin Chan (D) def. Ruben Haggai (B), 5-7, 7-6, 6-0
6. Brandon DeBot (D) def. Eliott Hureau (B), 6-1, 6-1


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Are you happy?
That seems to be the question being asked in recent times, from boardrooms to bars, international conference centers to offices of government leaders, business schools to book stores. Are we happy? Following our bliss? Living our passion? Are we "me-focused" or "others-focused"?
The tiny Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan even measures its country's prosperity by its "gross national happiness" (GNH), measuring the spiritual, physical, social and environmental health and happiness of its citizens and natural environment. Bhutan's policy attracted great interest at the United Nations climate change conference in Doha, Qatar last December.
Costa Rica has made it to #1 on the Happy Planet Index for two years in a row (2012 & 2011), based on its national conservation policies, small ecological footprint, high quality of life and life expectancy rate all being "exceedingly above par", states Forbes Magazine. The Happy Planet Index is an annual survey conducted by the New Economics Foundation, a British think-tank that aims to measure the level of happiness in every country in the world. The ranking system establishes a solid link between happiness and the environment or nature.
Susan Money and Greg Mullins followed their bliss 20 or so years ago to live in harmony with nature in Costa Rica. The California couple first opened a bed and breakfast hotel, then the very successful Florblanca Hotel on Playa Santa Teresa, and now are owners of the highly popular Pranamar Ocean Front Villas and Yoga Retreat, also on Santa Teresa Beach.
"The Pranamar experience is a unique one. Rather than the typical corporate model, we work under the family model. Pranamar evolved from a sense of oneness – a desire to be in community with people we love and people who simply make us feel good," explains Pranamar owner Susan Money.
Pranamar Villas is a gorgeous, intimate luxury hotel fronting the spectacular beach of Playa Santa Teresa on the southern Nicoya Peninsula of Costa Rica. A Trip Advisor award winner, Pranamar offers luxurious two-story poolside villas, elaborate oceanfront villas and tropical bungalows, all designed with Indonesian flair. Pranamar evolved from the Susan and Greg's experience of living in the Indonesian island-paradise of Bali. They loved living alongside a river where neighbors gathered in community. In that image, they created the four poolside villas alongside the "river" of their winding saltwater pool, along with abundant lush tropical gardens throughout the property. A hidden statue here and there, shells and rocks artistically placed in the pathways, all lend beauty to the eye at every turn.
The hotel's name shows the owners' passion in what they do. "Prana" in Sanskrit means "vital energy" and "breath". "Mar" means ocean in Spanish. There is definitely an uplifting energy at Pranamar.
"At Pranamar, I feel like what we're really doing is inviting guests to experience the beauty of life," comments Nancy Goodfellow, Yoga instructor at Pranamar and Susan's daughter. "To get out of our usual routines; to step aside and see this amazing nature around us and the beauty within us – this vital energy that is all around us. Simultaneously, one will experience this deep tranquility and inner peacefulness."
The long tranquil beach of Santa Teresa is nearly perfect with its light beige-white sand shimmering with crushed shells and volcanic sea glass in the sunlight, shady palm and almond trees, and spectacular sunsets. Along with world-class surfing and top-quality Yoga classes, retreats and package vacations, there are numerous activities to do in the area, such as snorkeling, horseback riding, canopy zip line tours and nature tours.
"The memories and friendships established at Pranamar will linger in our collective hearts for a lifetime," notes Susan.
The supreme accomplishment is to blur the line between work and play. Arnold Toynbee
Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful. Albert Schweitzer
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PHOENIXVILLE —The Phoenixville community gathered in town for the annual tradition of the Dogwood Parade on May 18. Area residents took in the various sights of Mickey and Minnie with parade grand marshal Tom Mitchell, the Blob "riding" in a car to promote Blobfest, Phoenixville area teachers, Getz's Steam Calliope in loving memory of Kurt E. Klotzbach, Phoenixville Fire Company's truck and many more floats.
Dogwood Royalty Queen Rachel Miller, Prince Brian Quill and Princess Brynn Klotzbach also participated in the parade.
The Dogwood Festival and parade are hosted by Phoenixville Jaycees.
See additional photos on our website, www.phoenixvillenews.com.


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Every Thursday, Well Fed Buff serves up the tastiest dishes to boost your HP and stats, just in time for your weekend gaming.
When I first saw Deep Fried Plantains drop from a mob, I immediately thought to myself: banana-cue! Pronounced 'banana queue', as in "barbecue" or "I wanna queue up at the Battlemaster," this simple delicacy is a popular street food in the Philippines, usually skewered with sticks made from bamboo. Kind of like banana kebabs. They're really simple to prepare... probably the simplest of all Well Fed Buffs so far, so even those who have a low cooking skill should be able to prepare them. You can use this recipe to raise your cooking skill, so you can tackle more complex recipes like Winter's Veil Bark or Dragonbreath Chili.
The mats:
A bunch of Banana Charms
2-3 cups of Copper Powder (more or less. cooking
A Bubbling Cauldron
A Flask of Oil
A few more instructions and gratuitous pictures after the jump.


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Brandon Moore, the man accused of beating his two year old stepson to death, is found guilty of first degree murder and child abuse resulting in death.
Moore was the prime suspect in the July 2007 death of Logan Acord.
On Thursday morning, after less than twenty-four hours of deliberation, a jury of seven women and five men handed down the verdict.
Moore was sentenced to life in prison as well as forty-eight years in prison, to be served out concurrently.
Mesa County District Attorney Pete Hautzinger says he considered the evidence and testimony by doctors against Moore to be "pretty convincing stuff".
The Acord family, including Logan's mother Stacey, grandmother Pam, and grandfather Mitch say they plan to put forward their grief into local child abuse prevention programs.


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A web and database server in your pocket with the Nokia N900
Since my last blog post on the Nokia N900 I have been experimenting more with this Linux powered device and thought it was time to go a little further to see what it could do. Just over two years ago I wrote about using the Asus EEE PC as a "server in your handbag" running Apache 2, MySQL and PHP. I could not help wondering if such a feat was possible on the N900, after all it is a Linux machine, a small computer, but running the LAMP stack on a mobile phone? Maemo, the N900's operating system is a derivative of Debian, but the packages needed have not (yet) been ported, however, there was another route: Easy Debian.
You may recall in my last post about the N900 that I installed Easy Debian and had a look at some desktop software running on the device. The Debian repositories for ARM processor powered machines (like the N900) also include the software for the LAMP stack. In fact Debian is available for twelve computer architectures, which is probably more than many IT people can name! So I tried out installing the LAMP stack from inside the Debian Chroot environment (when you install Easy Debian you get an icon to take you to that).
First I installed Apache 2 and PHP by installing the libapache2-mod-php package in Debian (thanks to the dependencies system in apt this means both bits of software get installed). The installation went smoothly, the only thing I did not like was that packages for Exim got installed as part of the dependencies, not a massive problem, but my preference would have been not to a mail transport agent automatically. When I typed "http://localhost" into the N900's web browser I noticed that it came up with that reassuring message "It works!", so that was a good first step. To get PHP working I had to restart the Apache 2 web server as I think PHP gets installed after Apache so it does not pick up the PHP components (this is why you might be invited to download a PHP file rather than it running in the browser). I wrote a little PHP script to call the phpinfo() function and put it under /var/www (in the Debian Chroot environment). It worked!
Next I installed MySQL server with the mysql-server package. This went smoothly, I got the usual debconf dialogues to help me set it up. When I logged into MySQL from the command line everything seemed good, but sometimes it is nicer to have PHPMyAdmin which will be familiar to many developers and quite a nice web based front end to MySQL. Fortunately, this is in a package too: phpmyadmin, the only thing you need to do in the configuration for this is to state that it should work with Apache2. I went back to the browser and typed in http://localhost/phpmyadmin. After a couple of seconds it loaded. As the N900 was connected to my network I could also log into it from other machines (though not from outside my network due to the firewall in the router), so if you use this you might want to change the configuration of Apache to only allow connections from certain hosts.
I also tried out installing Drupal 6 to see if it would work. Installation pretty much was the same as on other Debian or Ubuntu systems, I enabled the Apache rewrite module to get clean URLs (using the command: a2enmod rewrite) and installed Drupal using its installation wizard. I set up the database for it in PHPMyAdmin, and yes copied and pasted the randomly generated password to Drupal! It worked, although I have not done much with the installation, it was quite something to see Drupal and the LAMP stack working on a mobile phone. I assume that it would be possible too to port all of the modules to Maemo to do this one day which would remove the need for the Debian Chroot environment.
Having all of this installed on the device did not seem to make it slow down at all. I am sure you could not really connect many users to it, but it is very interesting that this all works on a device like this. It is not something I would recommend at all to novice users. people who regard their N900 as "mission critical" or even sensible people. So why do it? Like the people who try to install Linux on everything (maybe even a dead badger) I am curious about installing web servers on devices. There are still people who are surprised when I tell them that I run the LAMP stack on netbooks; people sometimes presume such things are not possible and that is why we sometimes have to do things just because we can. This has been a good reminder to me about how powerful mobile devices are becoming and how flexible Linux is. I have heard it said that mobile phones are only ten years behind desktop computers in terms of processing power, this opens up all sorts of possibilities even having a web server in your pocket.
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15 January 2010 - 4:35pm
thanks for great write up
Hi Liam
thanks for putting up this great write up in your blog. Really useful and it's convincing me we should go with the N900 as our choice of mobile with keyboard on our project. Cheers!
15 January 2010 - 5:07pm
Maemo 5.1 solves 3 connectivity issues
I've seen this on wikipedia: http://wiki.maemo.org/Maemo_5/PR1.1#New_features - looks like some 3 connected N900's were having problems connecting, but a new firmware release is supposed to solve that.
22 February 2010 - 10:41am
Re: A web and database server in your pocket with the Nokia ...
Please can you help me to install Apache/MySQL server in Maemo 5 (Nokia N900)?
I don't have much experience in the Linux.
Re: A web and database server in your pocket with the Nokia ...
I love seeing this kind of thing being done with Easy Debian. You're right, eventually most of this stuff will be ported natively to Maemo, but why wait? ;)
Re: A web and database server in your pocket with the Nokia ...
Sorry for the second post, but just a tip to avoid installing unwanted packages. Use the --no-install-recommends option in apt-get when installing; this greatly reduces the amount of stuff that Debian will install.
apt-get install --no-install-recommends libapache2-mod-php
I can't promise that would get rid of exim4, but it likely would. It is a bit of a rabbit-hole trying to determine dependencies for big packages like this just by looking at the packages.debian.org website.
20 March 2010 - 8:42am
Re: A web and database server in your pocket with the Nokia ...
Thanks for this posting. Could you tell more detail how to install apache, php and mysql on N900 step by step. I am not familiar with Linux. Thanks.
8 April 2010 - 1:04pm
need ur support
I tried install libapache2-mod-php in n900, it says " error " . says that few things not installed.
If possible can u help us with step by step installation with download urls. so that we can do installation by every step of your guide and if anything need to download for that step, we will use the url given by u..
so tell me wat is 1st step , what files we need to download for it and all details.
There are many waiting for it, your screen really great .
kindly help us....
8 April 2010 - 1:10pm
need ur support
I tried install libapache2-mod-php in n900, it says " error " . says that few things not installed.
If possible can u help us with step by step installation with download urls. so that we can do installation by every step of your guide and if anything need to download for that step, we will use the url given by u..
so tell me wat is 1st step , what files we need to download for it and all details.
There are many waiting for it, your screen really great .
kindly help us....
13 April 2010 - 7:36pm
I made webserver in N900
we dint get full details for installing web server in this post but, this post really helped me to configure my n900 to local web server.
i have not installed drupal for testing, i have installed my own developed website full version script with database and everything is very smooth.
this is not really easy step but if we understand properly, we can do it. i took some screens in it. i'll give u some tips..
goto app manager, search for debian. install it. then download lzma file from debian site, follow the links from this post.
we need to download lzma file manually from computer and transfer to n900. bcos we cant download it from mobile since it is realy 280mb
then run debian installer as per http://wiki.maemo.org/Easy_Debian instructions . thats it. open synaptic package manager. u will get list of app. u select apache 2, phpmyadmin, mysql server and which ever u like to install... once u made. check http://localhost u will understand.
also all website scripts need to place in /var/www/ this folder can view only by Debian Chroot.
in my next post, i'll prepare screen and post u. so that u guys will get useful.
15 April 2010 - 11:23am
Re: I made webserver in N900
hey dude your help supported a lot.
there is option to download manualy.lzma file to your pc and put it in n900 MyDocs folder and when u run image installer, it will detect.
Now i need small help from you, i did restart my n900 after installing additional audio/video codecs.
Now my localhost is not working. can u help me how to get back ?
15 April 2010 - 2:37pm
found way to restart
i got code to restart
/ect/init.d/apache2 restart
apache2 restart
16 April 2010 - 5:43am
Thanks a lot Liam
hey Liam
i made everything now, only thing left is mod rewrite. i made the same code in chroot " a2enmod rewrite " , it says mod rewrite enabled. but my urls are not working. not sure why it is, so i use normal url to make site run. do u have any other option to configure mod rewrite ?
i got command for restart apache2 and mysql. everything is works perfect and even in debian OS. if i face any prob, i'll post message.
i would like to paste step by step installation in my next post, to help others.
Liam, If u can able to check my mail id, keep in touch we will share.
all credits goes to you.
5 December 2010 - 7:10am
Re: Thanks a lot Liam
hi, with the new maemo update pr1.3, the stuff above does not install smoothly? any idea how i can go about this? i'm not quite familair with linux system yet. i've already installed easy debian. but when i install libapache-mod-php and mysql servel, i get dependency errors. i think version conflicts. anybody who can help me with this is appreciated. thanx
10 December 2010 - 5:56am
Re: Thanks a lot Liam
thanx much sir liam... i'm updating the packages now...i'll just try to install everything again...and find a workaround for this stuff...if i get it right, i'll post the result here...thanx guys.
17 March 2011 - 6:50pm
Re: Thanks a lot Liam
Command to run for installation after launching chroot
apt-get install libapache2-mod-php5
The original article misses that 5 at the end.
10 June 2010 - 9:19pm
new maemo update available for n900
hey guys,
New Maemo version update available for our N900. click update in App Manager and check it.
Its around 100mb so, use wifi connection to update also, keep ur charger ON for battery.
New version support subtitle fix, landscape n portriat web browing by rotating mobile, calender update, internet video calling, email widget.
even after Maemo updated, i can run my web server. jquery works perfect.
Thanks to Liam for this web server article.
Peter Bowers
29 May 2011 - 6:17pm
changes needed as of 25-may-2011
I just tried to do this using the most up-to-date Easy Debian and etc and had some difficulties. I eventually got it to work by making the following changes:
(1) In /etc/apt/sources.list there is a line with
http://www.backports.org/debian lenny-backports main contrib non-free
I had to change it to this:
http://backports.debian.org/debian-backports lenny-backports main contrib non-free
(2) As mentioned above, the package is named
libapache2-mod-php5 instead of
libapache2-mod-php (note the addition of the "5")
Then obviously the expected
sudo apt-get install libapache2-mod-php5
This at least got me to the point where apt-get started installing something. I'll update later if any further instructions are needed...
23 June 2011 - 12:19pm
http://localhost/drupal6 is blank
Hey Liam,
I have followed your instructions regarding Drupal6, including "RewriteBase /drupal6" (double quotes must be omitted), but when I type the URL: http://localhost/drupal6 I end up with a blank screen.
Could you please help me out?
Thank you.
23 June 2011 - 2:01pm
http://localhost/drupal6 is blank
Problem solved! I went through the http://localhost/drupal6/initial.php dialogue and when I finished it was fixed.
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By Sam Mamudi
Boosted by positive jobs data, the Dow Jones Industrial Average broke the 15,000-point level Friday morning, at the latest sitting at 15,004, a 172-point gain on the day.
The milestone came soon after the Standard & Poor's 500 index set its own new mark, breaking through 1,600 for the first time.
As with my post about the S&P breaking 1,600, I have some factoids about the Dow's new mark, with thanks to the WSJ Markets Data Group:
- It is now 1,457 trading days (as of today) since its first close above 14,000 on July 19, 2007 (in almost 6 years).
- Longest 1,000 point move since the 11,000-12,000 advance, when it took 1879 trading days (7 1/2 years), finally happening on Oct. 19, 2006.
- The first 1,000 milestone took the longest to reach with 21,652 trading days (or roughly 76 years), hitting the mark on Nov. 14, 1972.
- The shortest 1,000 point move was from 10,000 to 11,000 with just 24 trading days — from March 29 to May 3, 1999 (how's that for a bit of symmetry?).
For those of you wondering what's next, I'll quote our story from February 2012 (sub required):
Based on cyclical patterns of market history, the odds are better than two chances in three that the Dow Jones Industrial Average will reach 15,000 or higher over the next two years. Based on the same cyclical patterns, there's about a 50-50 chance that the Dow could hit 17,000 or more.


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Iv e been thinking about this since Friday and here are mythoughts as to why this happens
1. The test career captures the brief time the player is on top of his game. In this case, kudos to the selectors for using them like lumps of meat and binning them before they go rotten
2. The player is motivated to punch above his weight in the higher arena
3. The player is bored of first class cricket and treats it like a bit of an amble in a park
There are no doubt a number of examples of 1.
2 could be said to apply to Michael Vaughan (Test average 41, FC 37) , Marcus Trescothick (Tests 43, FC 41 although it hovered around 37 for a long time), Paul Collingwood (Tests 40, FC 35). Although with the latter, perhaps there is an element of 1.
Tony Greig averaged 41 with the bat in tests and 31 in FC.
3 is an interesting one, I only brought it up in reference to something I read about David Gower (Tests 44, FC 40), in that supposedly he treated FC cricket like a bit of an inconvenience to his life in general.
Other ones Ive noticed include Sangakarra (Test 57, FC 49), Kallis (Tests 56, FC 54).
Anymore, and any opinions, greatly appreciated.


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April 22, 2013
All event times are Eastern Time Zone unless otherwise specified.
Earth Day
Seniors - Check-Out Card Pick Up: Sparks Center Business Office, 1st floor
Monday, April 15 through Friday, May 3
Check-Out Card Pick Up — Pick up your check-out card from Terri Fyffe in the Business Office in Center Hall.
Each senior must return his completed forms and checkout card to the Deans' Office no later than Wednesday, May 9, 2012. Students need to be aware of the policy regarding fulfillment of senior requirements: Visit http://www.wabash.edu/bulletin/home.cfm?site_code_id=962
Candidates for the degree who fail to complete all of these requirements in a timely fashion will not be allowed to participate in Commencement, nor will their transcripts be released.
Teacher Ed Committee Mtg: Forest Hall , 12:10PM
APC Meeting: Baxter Hall 212, 4:15PM
Student Poetry Reading: Center Hall 216, 8:00PM
Six Wabash College Poets, Tyler Snodell, Nik Jones, Adam Fein, Michael Holmes, Derek Rowe, and Ian Grant, will be reading from their work on Monday evening, April 22, at 8 p.m. in Center 216. A reception will follow the reading in Center 206. Come hear a wide and rich array of new poems.
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Summer will be here soon, and the educational momentum your child has been gaining doesn't need to slow down for summer. We think you should use the summer break to give your child a head start, with one-on-one instruction and tutoring in your own home.
Imagine you have a steady regimen of jogging three miles a day, five days a week. You are in amazing shape. You eat well and have plenty of energy when the weekend comes along. Then you decide to take three months off jogging. Three months later, your legs and arms have lost their tone. You are out of breath at the top of the stairs and you've gained some fat around your midsection.
This is what happens to your child's brain in the summer months. By the time they are back in school in September, it takes until October to get to the same fitness level as before the break. Then the holidays come and some more brain workouts are sacrificed, and your child really doesn't get back into the momentum again until January.
Merit Academy has always recommended summer school. The reason for the three month summer "break" is outdated and extremely difficult, especially for the typical two-income working parents who need to occupy their children all summer. The American school calendar was originally designed to accommodate our agricultural society back in the 1700's. At that time, farming families depended on the summer harvest and consequently needed their children to participate in the crop and livestock workload.
Nowadays most children are not helping with the farm. Twelve weeks off from school has become a financial burden as parents scramble to find all-day camps and summer programs that act as babysitters for their young ones.
As well as being outdated, public summer school programs are mostly fluff instead of individual. Some parents with the option of "staying home" opt out of summer school completely, choosing to take small trips to the grandparents, vacations and pool days.
While taking a break and relaxing after 180 days of school can be rejuvenating, any more than four weeks off begins to have a negative effect on memory and retention.
According to education.com, children lose ground in math and reading, which unfortunately means that upon returning to school in the Fall, the teacher spends the first four to six weeks reviewing last year's material. Students also fall out of sync with other aspects of learning such as time management and studying. Most students admit that they get bored during the summer if they don't have plans to participate in programs or work.
Students who spend their summers doing constructive activities start school in the fall ready to learn. This is why we highly recommend it.
Merit is not your typical summer school program. The Merit Summer Enrichment Program works to pinpointing what your child needs to know for the upcoming school year, and matching him or her with a tutor to fill in the educational gaps. We need to be sure your child loves reading and understand math facts before going on to the next grade. We start lessons on day one. Your child can prepare for school and college with one-on-one skill building classes.
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The program is something to look into if you are serious about keeping the educational momentum going. In the long run, your child will be better for it. Have a look at our Summer Enrichment Program. www.meritworld.com


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A man mourns the loss of a relative after a ferry accident in Munshiganj, Bangladesh, on Feb. 8, 2013.
Published at 10:14 a.m. ET: DHAKA, Bangladesh — At least two people died and dozens were rescued after a passenger ferry collided with another ship and capsized Friday on a river in central Bangladesh, dumping as many as 100 people into the water, officials and witnesses said.
Police said the ferry went down on the Meghna River in Munshiganj district, 20 miles south of the capital, Dhaka. By Friday evening, rescuers had recovered the bodies of a child and a woman.
There was confusion over the number of passengers on board the ferry at the time of the accident. Relatives and neighbors at the scene said some people were missing, but authorities would not provide an official list of those who were unaccounted for. Read the full story.
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Rescue workers carry the body of a victim ashore on the banks of the Meghna River at Munshiganj on Feb. 8, 2013.
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Rescue workers carry the body of a victim after a ferry sank in Munshiganj on Feb. 8, 2013.


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WASHINGTON, Jan 15 (Reuters) - Black carbon, the soot produced by burning fossil fuels and biomass, is a more potent atmospheric pollutant than previously thought, according to a four-year international study released on Tuesday.
Emitted by diesel engines, brick kilns and wood-fired cookstoves, black carbon is second only to carbon dioxide as the most powerful climate pollutant, according to the study published in the Journal of Geophysical Research-Atmospheres.
But because black carbon only lasts in the atmosphere a matter of days, compared to carbon dioxide's atmospheric endurance of centuries, addressing it could be prime target for curbing global warming, the report said.
"This new research provides further compelling evidence to act on short-lived climate pollutants, including black carbon," Achim Steiner, chief of the United Nations Environment Programme, said in a statement.


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The New York Jets have handed down their discipline to Sal Alosi after the team's strength and conditioning coach intentionally tripped Dolphins cornerback Nolan Carroll while he was covering a punt during Sunday's game between the teams.
The Jets acted swiftly, with the proper amount of indignation, and Alosi has apologized both in a statement and in front of cameras. More importantly, he called coach Tony Sparano to apologize and allegedly called Carroll as well.
And all that is well and good.
But is the matter closed?
The Dolphins seem to want it that way, judging by Sparano's statement on Monday. In fact, the Dolphins seem more eager to have this go away than the Jets.
"I'm not going to get into it a whole lot here fellas, but to be honest with you it's out of my hands," Sparano said. "It's in a million other people's hands right now but not in mine. So, at the end of the day the outcome…I don't like what happened because a player could've gotten hurt, seriously hurt. But, that's where it is."
That is the stable, measured response.
I am not a stable, measured guy. Mostly, I'm not stable. I was seriously peeved about the Jets move, not just because Alosi did an unsportsmanlike and dirty thing but because in a year when the NFL theme is player safety, this person decides he can deliver a cheap shot on an opposing player because, well, the idea came to him.
That cheap shot could have easily caused serious injury to Carroll, who has suffered broken legs twice in his career.
It also makes me angry that no one is seriously looking at this video and finding out exactly why the Jets had six people lined up in formation along the sideline that Carroll was going to run past? You think that was a coincidence? You think that just happened because those guys wanted a better view of the action?
I have zero proof, but I believe that "formation" was premeditated by someone to gain a competitive advantage. Check the video for yourself and decide.
So where do we go from here?
Well, Alosi is suspended for the remainder of this season and his fine is indeed steep at $25,000. But I say the Dolphins should be more active in penalizing Alosi.
Look, this is going to sound strange at first but hear me out: I believe the Dolphins should inform the Jets that Alosi is suspended from being on the sideline at Sun Life Stadium for one game, the next one he is scheduled to travel with his team to Miami.
You might argue that is handing down punishment on another team's personnel. I argue it is protecting the integrity of your own sidelines, your house, not to mention sending a strong signal that Dolphins players wear numbers, not targets, and if you mess with them intentionally, you will get a response from the organization.
Even if the league balks at such a move -- and, yes, the league is contacted by all teams on all such matter before they are taken -- the Dolphins should ask the league for permission to do this. And if the league balks, then the Dolphins should announce their desire to have banned Alosi the next time the Jets come to Miami.
The league should think of it as protecting Alosi as much as anything because, I assure you, the next time he roams the sideline in Miami, he will hear the crowd's displeasure. Well, he'd hear the crowd's displeasure if Dolphins fans were a bit more emotional and indignant about what happened Sunday.


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Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat, elected three years ago on a strong "Jerusalem will never be divided!" platform, has changed colors. He now proposes giving away parts of municipal Jerusalem to the Palestinian Authority, in exchange for other areas currently on the Israeli side of the defense barrier but not under municipality responsibility.
Technically it's not a "land swap," as some are calling it, because though the Jerusalem municipality will both gain and lose some land in the deal, the bottom line for the state of Israel is a loss of territory to the PA.
Barkat's call "paves the way for the erosion of the completeness and unity of Jerusalem," said Likud Knesset Member and coalition chairman Ze'ev Elkin. "The areas he wants to subtract from the city borders are part of the sovereign area of the State of Israel."
Though Elkin drew no "personal" conclusions regarding Mayor Barkat, MK Aryeh Eldad (National Union) said the mayor's statements approach national betrayal. "Barkat has apparently overlooked Chapter 7, Paragraph 97 of Israel's Criminal Code," Eldad said, which designates death or life imprisonment for one who acts to have land removed from state sovereignty.
Deputy Mayor David Hadari, of the National Religious Party, explained why the plan is so dangerous for the future of Jerusalem. "There is no place for any concessions in this city," he told Arutz-7, "neither directly nor indirectly… Concessions in Arab villages such as Kfar Akeb and the like can ultimately lead to concessions in Pisgat Ze'ev and N'vei Yaakov."
"I imagine that Barkat feels, perhaps out of naivety, that this idea will help the city," Hadari said. "But our party [a member of the municipal governing coalition] will make sure to thwart any moves of this nature."
Hadari, who holds the municipal portfolio for Jewish Settlement Development in Eastern Jerusalem, added, "We can and will buttress Israel's sovereignty in the problematic areas in other ways."
Even Arab and left-wing spokesmen expressed opposition to Barkat's proposal. An adviser on Jerusalem affairs in the office of PA chief Mahmoud Abbas said Barkat's "racist and political" statements aim to cancel residency in Jerusalem for tens of thousands of Arabs living within the municipality border, and thus decrease Arab presence in Jerusalem by 15%. Similarly, Yehudit Oppenheimer, director of pro-Palestinian Ir Amim, said the idea is "dangerous and cruel" and primarily designed to "revoke the residency status of 70,000 Palestinian residents of Jerusalem."
Given the above, why are most of those who support a united and Jewish Jerusalem so adamantly against the idea?
First and foremost, Yerushalayim stands for unity and completeness. Its very name signifies wholeness and peace; shalem means "whole" and shalom means "peace;" both these themes are emphasized in Psalm 122, which sings praise of the holy city.
Practically speaking, giving away certain Arab neighborhoods opens a perilous Pandora's box. Our enemies will say: "Why stop there? Hand over other Arab neighborhoods, such as Beit Tzafafa, Abu Tor, and the Moslem Quarter, as well!" This would effectively divide Jerusalem, almost as it was for 19 years before the Six-Day War. The very idea is thus a mortal wound upon the sovereignty of our capital.
In addition, it would be a terrible blow to personal and national security in the capital. The Arab neighborhoods in question are in close proximity to many tens of thousands of Jews in Talpiyot, Pisgat Ze'ev, N'vei Yaakov, and elsewhere. Handing them over to Hamas/Hizbullah/al Qaeda control is foolish at best – and fatally dangerous at worst.
And if Barkat thinks he can solve a demographic problem this way, he should think again. Arabs in Jerusalem have already indicated they prefer Israeli control to that of the Palestinian Authority. Thousands of them will simply cross over the wall and find permanent, legal residence elsewhere in eastern Jerusalem. Thus, the current phenomenon of increased Arab presence in Jewish neighborhoods will be exacerbated.
Yes, there is a problem of police presence in Arab neighborhoods, but the solution is simply to augment it – not run away. Both Kafr Akeb and the Shuafat refugee camp, for instance, are already major suppliers of hard drugs to Jewish youth in Jerusalem. Giving up formal control of these areas will only intensify the problem.
If even Mayor Barkat, who has long shunned anything hinting at a division of Yerushalayim, can propose giving up control of parts of the city, we learn once again that we can never rest in the face of the intense, constant international pressure upon us to relinquish control over our historic holy city. We must redouble our efforts to educate ourselves, our relatives and our friends regarding the critical importance – in terms of security, demographics, history and more – of retaining a complete and united Jerusalem under Israeli sovereignty.
For more information on keeping Jerusalem under Jewish sovereignty, go to www.keepjerusalem.org.


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The Kenai River personal-use dipnet fishery discussion will continue in a work session at Kenai City Hall today at 5:30 p.m.
"(Dipnetters are) not just going to be able to go outside their tents anymore and fillet their fish and leave it. They will be cited for that," Kenai Mayor Pat Porter said. "We'll have a little bit more enforcement on the beach and more cleanup."
Porter's statement stems from the Jan. 7 dipnet work session. At the meeting concerned city residents said that the 2012 dipnet season was the worst in the 20-plus years the fishery has been operating. They said they wanted the city to take a stance.
At the work session City Manager Rick Koch will present to the city council two options for managing the yearly mess left at the fishery, he said. One option will serve as a short-term solution; the other a long-term fix, he said.
The first option would add more Dumpsters to the north and south beaches and buy a second tractor to rake fish waste during low tides. The tractor and various capital and operating costs are estimated at $172,350.
This option would soften the blow from rising user fees and expand current operations on the beaches, Koch said at the Jan. 7 meeting.
Koch said he will present the first option as a temporary fix for next dipnet season; it is not a long-term solution.
"At some point in the not so very distant future, we're actively working towards a program (where) fish waste is collected and removed from the beach," he said.
That is the second option, he said, and he will ask for direction from the council to move forward with it. He said he hopes to have the program implemented in the next two to five years.
But progress is staggered, Koch said. "We have to do a lot to catch-up with the year that we just had ... and get ahead of what's going to happen the next year," he said.
Each year the numbers of fish and dipnet users rise, leaving behind greater amounts of fish waste and trash, he said.
"If we can get the state on board with helping us with trying to mitigate some of these issues, fish waste specifically, I think we can get ahead of it," Koch said.
The council will meet in the council chambers in City Hall, 210 Fidalgo Ave.
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Cisco is transforming from a hardware company to a services company. What challenges do you see there?
"As you make these changes and move into areas like software or outcome-based [selling], you have to bring in talent that fits into where you are going," said Chambers. "You also ... have to move from rewarding people from being successful within their entity to how do you go across the entities, and not just engineering, but sales, legal, and all the groups and finance, to an outcome-based type of approach. And then you need to put a process and execution behind it." Cisco Chief Operating Officer Gary Moore (pictured) added: "There is a sales transformation that needs to occur. We have a great sales force in services [and] in products, and they are not selling where the market is going today. At a limited amount they are. So [Senior Vice President, Worldwide Field Operations] Chuck [Robbins] and [Senior Vice President, Cisco Services] Edzard [Overbeek] have been working on some detailed planning that wouldn't be wise to go into here, relative to how we will make that shift with them."


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There's another Brett Favre alert tonight.
The Green Bay Packers quarterback now is reported to be planning to be on hand when the team opens its mandatory minicamp Friday.
Favre had told the Biloxi, Mississippi, Sun-Herald on Tuesday that he would stay home in Mississippi and miss the minicamp. He can't practice because he's recovering from offseason ankle surgery, and he told the newspaper he planned to stay home and help with preparations for his daughter's upcoming high school graduation.
But a person familiar with the situation now says Favre changed his mind and will be there when the three-day minicamp opens in Green Bay Friday.
The person requested anonymity because neither side is expected to officially announce Favre's intention to attend.


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Coming out of the Twitter developer chat tonight was this question and following answer, given by Ghostcrawler and J. Allen Brack:
While it's not a direct confirmation that warlocks will be getting a new pet in Cataclysm, I think it's safe to read into this and maybe get a bit excited about this one. I doubt they'd mention warlocks getting "new spells" in relation to getting a new demon if such an addition to the warlock class wasn't planned.Q. With the new skins for druid forms, what is the chance that warlocks might see race/faction specific demon skins or maybe a new one?
A. When you look around, there are a lot of say imp or voidwalkers we could use. It's something we talk about quite a bit. As for new demons, I hear warlocks are going to be getting some new spells for the next expansion...
So, new demons for warlocks? Probably. My guess is that it'll be a pet lava monster or something related to the elemental plane. Just the perfect kind of thing to pop up into the evil hands of warlocks from the sundered land in Cataclysm.
World of Warcraft: Cataclysm will destroy Azeroth as we know it. Nothing will be the same. In WoW.com's Guide to Cataclysm you can find out everything you need to know about WoW's third expansion. From Goblins and Worgens to Mastery and Guild changes, it's all there for your cataclysmic enjoyment.


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MONTEBELLO — Next year at this time, Provident Bank, which was introduced to Orange County a decade ago, will likely be no more.
MONTEBELLO — Next year at this time, Provident Bank, which was introduced to Orange County a decade ago, will likely be no more.
It will instead be known as Sterling National Bank, the name of the New York City-based institution Provident New York Bancorp announced Thursday it will acquire in a $344 million stock-for-stock deal. Pending regulatory and shareholder approval, the deal is expected to close in the fourth quarter. Signs and accounts at local branches would switch over next year, said Provident Bank CEO Jack Kopnisky.
The bank merger is expected to generate about $34 million in cost savings and will add to Provident's earnings per share in 2014. Provident's stock closed Thursday at $9.08 a share, up about 3 percent.
The merger with Sterling is the latest in Provident's increasingly metro-New York-centric strategy. The bank last year acquired one-branch Gotham Bank of New York. In December, Provident entered the Long Island market with a new branch in Suffolk County and a slew of hires from banks in that region.
Provident is focusing on the metro New York market because there are more businesses and people there, meaning more opportunities to grow the bank, Kopnisky said. "We feel great about the Rockland and Orange market, but there's only "X" amount of business in Rockland and Orange," Kopnisky said. "As we want to grow the company, the natural progression is into northern New Jersey, New York City and Long Island."
About 10 years ago, Provident's strategy had a northern tilt. In 2002, it acquired the National Bank of Florida. Two years later, the bank acquired both Ellenville National Bank and Warwick Community Bancorp, doubling its assets at the time to $2.5 billion and upping its branch count to 36 from 18.
For one year — 2006 — the bank had the highest market share, 13.2 percent, in Orange County. That year, Provident had 15 branches and $649 million in deposits in the county, according to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.
Six years later, the bank had precisely the same amount of deposits in Orange County — $649 million — but had dropped to fourth in market share at 10.8 percent among its 12 branches.
The name change to Sterling is expected to help Provident compete in New Jersey. There has been long-standing confusion over the Provident name, since there is another bank called The Provident Bank, headquartered in Jersey City, N.J.
Kopnisky plans to grow the bank downstate by lending to businesses that have between $5 million and $100 million in revenue. Consumer deposits will follow, he said.
"For the big companies, we feel we can out-service them, that we offer a better service proposition than big banks," Kopnisky said. "For competing against small banks, we feel that we can out-expert them."


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AAF's partnership with ENERGY STAR exemplifies its goal to protect the environment in every aspect of its business: product design, development, materials usage, manufacturing, and product usage and disposal. "As a member of the Daikin Group, our corporate mission is to create and provide products and services that contribute to the conservation of the global environment by capitalizing on our vast experience and capabilities," said Brian Thompson, vice president of global marketing. "In recognition of this goal, we are delighted to partner with ENERGY STAR and look forward to playing our part in fully supporting its mission.
"In more recent years, as greater attention has focused on global warming and the effects of Green House Gases (GHG) to our climate, we have continued the legacy in accelerating the development of air filter products designed and constructed with energy savings, reduced ownership costs, and superior performance in mind. Being a responsible corporate citizen is important; that's why AAF products provide safe, healthy, and productive environments with a minimal carbon footprint. AAF is proud to be associated with an organization that understands and supports improved energy performance.
ENERGY STAR is a joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy. ENERGY STAR works with more than 12,000 public and private sector organizations to improve the energy and financial performance of their business, manufacture products to meet ENERGY STAR specifications, sell ENERGY STAR labeled products to meet consumer demand for more environmentally friendly choices on store shelves, promote ENERGY STAR qualified products or homes as a utility or state funds administrator, build ENERGY STAR qualified homes that save homeowners 30% on their energy bills every year and offer better comfort and health, increased quality, and a return on investment.


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Hi guys,
I am doing toxicity experiments,but I have a problem. I usually add my drug to the cells and icubate it for a certain time, then measure the absorbance and compare it with the control, which has no drug in it. But I can see that some of the cells of my control are dead as well, I can see some holes, which means some of the cells have come off. Do you know why this might be?
Submit your paper to J Biol Methods today!
Death of cells in the control.
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You normally get some dead cells in any cell population - this is the reason you have controls... to show that the level of death (in your case) is greater with treatment than without.


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Jon Jensen, Luther College associate professor of philosophy, will be named director of Luther's new Center for Sustainable Communities at the college's Spring Convocation Thursday, Jan. 31.
For a few words from Jensen on the CSC click here:
"I am pleased Dr. Jensen will be leading this effort as he has played a central and important role in Luther's sustainability achievements. The Center for Sustainable Communities will serve as a coordinating entity for campus sustainability efforts and will develop and implement a vision for Luther to be more actively involved in promoting sustainability throughout the region," said Luther College President Richard Torgerson.
Jensen will lead the new center through an initial planning process and will be responsible for guiding the center's work in the areas of food and wellness, energy, education and outreach, and land stewardship. His three-year appointment will guide both on-campus and external initiatives in keeping with the center's purpose to promote sustainability.
"Luther has made tremendous strides in sustainability under President Torgerson's leadership. Now we're excited to look ahead and prepare for the next chapter of sustainability initiatives on Luther's campus and in the region. We hope to continue in a role as leaders in environmental stewardship," said Jensen.
In addition to the college's energy-generating projects including the construction of a wind turbine and a solar photovoltaic array, under Torgerson's watch, the college has begun numerous recycling and energy-reduction initiatives such as converting waste vegetable oil into biodiesel, starting a bike share program and shuttle services. Through these and other efforts, the college has been recognized as a leader in collegiate sustainability efforts.
The center will act as an umbrella to bring together Luther's many sustainability efforts, as well as continuing and enhancing outreach into the community.
"We have just begun a three-month strategic plan process with 36 individuals from campus and the community to shape the mission and vision for the center, as well as set goals and priorities for the future. Our overall objective is to strengthen both the college's sustainability efforts and to work with partners to enhance sustainability throughout the region," said Jensen.
One primary goal for the center is to give students opportunities for further learning in sustainability as well as hands-on experience with community sustainability initiatives. The center will support student internships and other experiences that will allow students to explore and then apply learning in ways that affect positive change.
In addition to his duties as Director of the CSC, Jensen will continue to teach courses in philosophy and environmental studies.
Jensen holds a bachelor's degree from Luther and a master's degree and Ph.D. from the University of Colorado.


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By DAN SPATZ
The Dalles Chronicle
Intense heat and an electrical outage that eliminated the only available water source hampered firefighters' ability to battle the Mt. Fir Chip Co. blaze on Saturday, according to Mid-Columbia Fire and Rescue.
The fast-moving fire was first reported at 5:15 p.m. by motorists, and by 5:38 p.m. reached the first of several log decks several hundred yards away.
Wind speeds were estimated at 35 to 40 miles per hour, and by the time crews arrived — within about five minutes of the initial reports — it was already too late to isolate the blaze, according to Lt. Fred Coleman, fire spokesman.
"We just couldn't catch up," he said, noting crews drove to Taylor Lakes and the log decks in an attempt to prevent the fire from spreading.
But the strong winds sent embers across the Taylor Lakes access road into the log decks.
By this time, two forestry engines, plus one engine and a tender from Mid-Columbia Fire & Rescue, had reached the log decks, Coleman reported. Blowing embers began landing throughout the log company yard, igniting wood chips and starting a multitude of small fires.
"It was just spotting all over the place," said Assistant Fire Chief Bob Palmer. "It was just a firestorm in there."
Within minutes the first of several log decks was on fire, generating intense heat.
Elsewhere, the fire burned through two of three wooden poles supporting a Bonneville Power Administration transmission line, dropping the line onto two smaller transmission lines owned by Northern Wasco County PUD. Just before that occurred, BPA shut off its power as a safety precaution, acting in consultation with the fire department, Coleman said.
That lessened the risk of electrical discharges, but could not prevent the power outage that occurred when BPA's lines fell across the PUD lines. As these shorted out, they cut power to a large region — including power to water pumps that served the fire control system used by Mt. Fir Chip Co., Coleman said, noting the company was not part of the city water system.
A 600,000 gallon water tank on-site was rapidly depleted as crews attempted to prevent the fire from spreading, and when it ran out firefighters' only recourse was to shuttle water from the nearest city hydrant, located near the Wasco County Animal Shelter. The fire itself prevented firefighters from tapping directly into the Columbia River, Coleman added.
Meanwhile, the fire spread to additional log decks, creating intense heat sufficient to generate convection currents that lofted pieces of flaming bark across the Columbia River to start additional fires near Dallesport.
"Once those caught on fire there was no way to stay in there," Coleman said. "I don't know how to describe the heat ... We couldn't get in there to protect (the log decks.)"
The problem was worsened by long hours fire crews had already logged on last week's Sheldon Ridge Fire, Coleman added. That wildfire was declared fully controlled on Saturday evening — two hours after the Mt. Fir fire was reported.
"We've been working non-stop since the Sheldon Ridge fire started," Coleman noted.
He emphasized the fire department appreciates support from the public throughout the fire situation.
"It's just terrific," he said. "The community is very supportive and we appreciate it very much. It's been great."
A total of 110 firefighters responded to the Mt. Fir fire, including crews from Mid-Columbia Fire & Rescue, USDA Forest Service, Oregon Department of Forestry, The Dalles Public Works, the cities of Dufur, Dallesport, Lyle, Wishram, Moro, Odell, Parkdale, White Salmon and Hood River, as well as the West Side Fire Department from Hood River.
The fire was reported fully contained and controlled at 3 p.m. on Monday.
The fire destroyed three million board feet of pulp logs at Mt. Fir — the equivalent of between 800 and 1,000 log truck loads, Coleman said — along with the chip mill at Mt. Fir. Fire crews prevented the fire from spreading into the mill's offices and shop area, and also protected The Dalles Concrete. Flames erupted through brush along Chenowith Creek with sufficient heat to break a window in a building at The Dalles Concrete, even though the building was separated from the creek by a two-lane paved road and a gravel buffer, Coleman said.
"We had two guys put a good stop on that," he added. Embers from the log decks crossed the Columbia River, which is approximately 500 yards wide at this point, and ignited grass on the Washington side.
Overall, the fire burned 70 acres between the freeway and chip plant, and blackened another 75 acres near Dallesport.
Damage to the Mt. Fir mill is estimated at $4 million, making this among the most costly fires to hit The Dalles since the Great Fire of 1891, which destroyed most of downtown.
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– The 1999 ASLA Annual Meeting and EXPO was a record-breaking success with more than 5,500 design professionals attending and representatives from 425 companies exhibiting in 600 booths on the 150,000-square-foot EXPO floor. Attendees visited the best-selling EXPO in ASLA history, listened to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) head Carol M. Browner speak, attended a record number of education sessions and participated in a host of centennial activities.
"This was a very special year for us because it was our centennial," said ASLA Executive Vice President Peter Kirsch. "That energy was very obvious in our members' enthusiasm."
This year, EXPO hours were compacted into a two-day period during the morning and early afternoon, which did not conflict with the popular education sessions. This allowed more participants to visit the EXPO hall and made more efficient use of exhibitors' floor time.
"The 1999 ASLA EXPO was the best year yet, and we have been exhibiting for over 18 years," said Vicki Bohnhoff, president of Invisible Structures. "Designers came to our booth to discuss our products and talk about their needs. The new EXPO hours made very productive business sense."
Praising the contributions of landscape architects over the past century while speaking at a kick-off session, Browner asked the audience to work actively in supporting the passage of the administration's proposed Better America Bonds. This initiative ultimately would lead to an enormous number of local projects and positively affect many in the green industry.
Annual meeting participants also witnessed the historic unveiling of the 1999 commemorative postal stamp honoring Frederick Law Olmsted. The U.S. Postal Service distributed the first-day issue of the stamp to attendees of the opening general assembly.
Another unprecedented moment occurred when nearly all of the living ASLA presidents gathered for a special book-signing ceremony. Purchasers of American Landscape Architecture: Some Patterns of a Century, a book by ASLA and Spacemaker Press commemorating the centennial celebration, had their books signed by the historic group.
The 119 education presentations, the largest number of sessions ever, focused on four main tracks: people, places, land and the celebration of life. Leaders in the design profession educated the packed audiences on historic preservation, practice management and technical innovations.
New officers were inducted at the closing general assembly. They are Janice C. Schach, FASLA, president; Leonard J. Hopper, FASLA, president-elect; Patrick A. Miller, FASLA, vice president for education; Paul F. Morris, FASLA, vice president for public affairs; and Rosheen M. Styczinski, ASLA, vice president for communications.
The three national vice presidents who will continue serving their two-year terms during the 1999-2000 program year are Russell A. Adsit, FASLA, vice president for finance; Robert A. Callans, FASLA, vice president for membership; and Patrick W. Caughey, ASLA, vice president for information and professional practice.
The American Society of Landscape Architects, celebrating its centennial in 1999, represents more than 13,000 members nationwide. Landscape architecture is a comprehensive discipline of land analysis, planning, design, management, preservation and rehabilitation. Typical projects include site design and planning, town and urban planning, regional planning, preparation of environmental impact plans, garden design, historic preservation, and parks/recreation design and planning. Landscape architects hold undergraduate or graduate degrees. They are licensed to practice in 46 states and are required to pass a rigorous national three-day examination.
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Joke sports
Joke sports are games that are poor substitutes for athletic endeavors that bring out the best in human achievement with an underlying purpose to the event. The inclusion of many joke sports in the 2012 Summer Olympics detracted from the serious events, and the sharp reduction in American interest in the Olympics after 2012 may be due to the inclusion of joke sports. Some joke sports are inspired by political correctness; others are simply due to a lobbying effort by people who stand to gain from their inclusion.
The lamestream media publicize joke sport winners more than world records set in real sports, which distorts the legitimacy of the Olympics. Also, the format used for at least one of the joke sports below (badminton) resulted in an expulsion of several teams from the 2012 Summer Olympics, which caused embarrassment to the entire Olympics. At one point the Olympics Committee even planned to exclude wrestling, which is one of the most strenuous and authentic sports, so that less manly sports could be included instead.
Examples of possible joke sports include:
- Aerial skiing
- Badminton
- Beach volleyball
- BMX cycling
- Dressage
- Rhythmic gymnastics
- Mogul skiing
- Halfpipe Snowboarding
- Netball
- Olympic Soccer[1]
- Synchronized swimming
- Swimming relays[2]
- Table tennis
Of course, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) is constantly being lobbied by sports executives who would gain funding and prestige if their sport were included in the Olympic Programme. To respond to these pressure groups without admitting even more sports into the games, the IOC created a "half-way" status of "recognized sports federation." There are currently 68 sport federations recognized by IOC.[3] Over half of those administer sports in the Summer and Winter Games. But the 31 members of Association of IOC Recognised International Sports Federations (ARISF)[4] administer sports that are not a part of the Olympics. Some of these sports, such as motor sports, are ineligible from ever being a part of the Olympics because the Olympic Charter excludes motor sports.[5] The ARISF members nonetheless receive funding from the IOC and the national Olympic committees.
Notes and references
- ↑ The Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) imposes rules on players regarding the Olympic Games over the age of participants. This has the effect of prohibiting the best (usually professional) players in the world from competing. The age limit is currently 23 and under. FIFA is trying to lower it to 21 and under; however, the International Olympic Committee is not planning to comply with proposed rules.
- ↑ In running relays, there is a baton that must be artfully passed during the race. No such baton passing exists for the silly swimming relays. Would anyone want a long jump or pole vault "relay"??? However, in swimming relays, strategy is an important component. Placement of the fastest and slowest swimmers in the order is important. Also, precise timing is required as well - the swimmer completing his/her turn must touch the wall before the following swimmer can leave the starting block.
- ↑ International federations. olympic.org. Retrieved on Aug 13, 2012.
- ↑ ARISF - Members. arisf.org. Retrieved on Aug 13 2012.
- ↑ Olympic Charter. Retrieved on Aug 13, 2012.


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Tuesday, January 22, 2013
Going into district basketball, two favorites have emerged
Although there is over a month remaining in the high-school basketball regular season, the district schedule starts tonight. And with that, two preeminent favorites have come to the forefront in District 3-5A, again: The Las Cruces High boys and Mayfield girls basketball programs, respectively.
The Bulldawgs have been solid the past month of the season, and have the look of a team that's grown some since last season — when they were ranked No. 1 in the state for much of the year.
Granted, they lost big the other night to Eldorado (94-63 final), although that game was played in Albuquerque and LCHS bounced back with a win over Volcano Vista the following evening (56-40).
The past month has been a good one for LCHS. Starting with a big road win over Clovis (the same team that knocked the Bulldawgs out of the state tournament a season ago) and a home triumph over previously unbeaten Faith Christian of El Paso, the team has played well. While they lost standout forward Mando Marshall from a season ago, the team also appears to be deeper with the emergence of players such as Malik Woods and JT Romney. They also look confident, a sign of a club that's been battle tested and hardened.
The reality also suggests the rest of District 3-5A simply hasn't been very impressive. Oñate has some talent, yet is sporadic with its inconsistent play. Mayfield just doesn't have the horses this season, a 5-11 team entering league competition. Perhaps Gadsden can be competitive, although is coming off a down season and currently holds a 4-14 record. Alamogordo returned previous head coach Mike Day, and are an improved team with a plan. Still, their recent 99-58 home loss to Hobbs suggests there's still work to do for the Tigers.
The general message: This is LCHS's district to lose.
As for the girls division, Mayfield is always a top-notch team under head coach George Maya and this year is no different. The Trojans have a 16-1 record and hold a No. 3 ranking on the website nmpreps.com (Hobbs and Clovis are No. 1 and 2, respectively).
Their system — a high-pressure defensive scheme and good ball movement offensively — remains firmly intact, and has proven successful in past years.
Las Cruces High could make a push in league play — the Bulldawgs are 11-4 this year and, of course, there is a rivalry to consider between the two teams.
Outside of that, Oñate is competitive, although seems to lack the height and overall team to make a substantial move to the top of the standings.
The Alamogordo girls are in a similar position as its boys program — a team who's coach, Fernie Sanchez, has a handle on the game, and a club that is in fact better. And while Gadsden was a tough team last season, the Panthers had to replace a veteran cast from a year ago.
Things could change, and anything can happen in district basketball.
Still, at least on paper leading up to such competition, there are two teams that appear to be at the top of the pre-ranked charts.
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MCHENRY – An afternoon of bunco is planned to raise money for veteran-related causes.
Doors will open at the McHenry Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4600, 3002 W. Route 120, at noon Saturday, Nov. 24. Bunco will start at 1 p.m.
Tickets are $20 per person.
Proceeds will go toward programs supported by the Fox River Ladies VFW Auxiliary, including the military assistance program, National Home for Children, Operation Uplink and overseas care packages.
There also will be a 50/50 raffle and a raffle of holiday-themed baskets and prizes, such as a one-year social membership to the McHenry Country Club or a Kindle.
Sign-up forms are available at the McHenry VFW; the McHenry Public Library, 809 Front St.; or the Johnsburg Public Library, 3000 N. Johnsburg Road.
For more information, call the VFW at 815-385-4600.


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RMU's Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.) degree prepares you to work in all health care settings and provides the greatest opportunity for advancement in today's complex and ever-changing industry.
The nursing degree builds on the natural and behavioral sciences, integrating liberal arts and professional courses. Led by faculty members with real-world experience, students develop strong technical skills, as well as the clinical judgment and critical thinking necessary to succeed in today's rapidly changing health care system.
Students also learn to care for patients in state-of-the-art nursing laboratory, where bedside computers and patient simulators assist in developing clinical decision-making skills. Clinical experiences are conducted in community and hospital settings.
The field of nursing provides a variety of career options, giving you the flexibility to choose a specialty that fits your unique interests and abilities. Specialties include pediatrics, geriatrics, emergency care, surgical nursing, and more. Other nurses work in non-hospital settings, such as forensic nurses, legal nurse consultants, clinical researchers, and school nurses.
The career outlook for nurses has never been better. With a nationwide nursing shortage and an aging population, qualified nurses have their choice of well-paying jobs. There are currently over 100,000 vacant nursing positions in the U.S., and that number is predicted to grow.
U.S. News ranked nursing #1 on it's Best Jobs of 2012 list, which is based on the Labor Department's employment projections.
Financial compensation for nurses varies according to geographic location, type of nursing, years of experience and level of education.
|2010 national mean bachelor-level, entry-level salaries: (information from the National Association of Colleges and Employers)
|By type of employer Average Salary
|By job function Average Salary
|Educational Services
|Medical Technology
|Government (Federal)
|Healthcare Services (Nonprofit)
|Registered Nurse
|Healthcare Services (Profit)
|Other Health Related
|2009 RMU Survey Salary
|Range $30,000 - $45,000
|Mean $40,000
|Range $45,000 - $70,000
|Mean $59,500
|2008 RMU Survey Salary
|Range $40,000 - $59,000
|Mean $47,879
Below is a typical four-year course of study for nursing students, including major requirements and electives. Your own schedule will vary based on your own interests.
|FRESHMAN/Fall Semester
|FRESHMAN/Spring Semester
|Anatomy & Physiology I
|Anatomy & Physiology II
|Anatomy & Physiology I Lab
|Anatomy & Physiology II Lab
|General Psychology
|Introduction to Professional Nursing
|Concepts & Controversies in Nutrition
|Human Growth and Development
|Communications Skills I or II
|First Year Studies Seminar
|Microbiology Lab
|Math or Open Elective
|Communications Skills II or III
|SOPHOMORE/Fall Semester
|SOPHOMORE/Spring Semester
|Humanities: Art and Music
|Foundations of Nursing Practice
|Foundations of Nursing Practice Lab
|Pharmacology for Health Professionals
|Nursing Assessment & Health Promotion
|Survey of Economics
|Nursing Assessment &
Health Promotion Lab
|Communication Skills V
|Communication Skills III or IV
|Open Elective
|JUNIOR/Fall Semester
|JUNIOR/Spring Semester
|Management of Adult I
|Nursing Care of Mothers,
Newborns, and Families
|Management of Adult I Clinical
|Nursing Care of Mothers,
Newborns, Families Clinical
|Nursing Care of Children and Families
|Literature (core choices)
|Nursing Care of Children and Families Clinical
|History/Political Science (core choices)
|Nursing Ethics
|Health Care Information Systems
|SENIOR/Fall Semester
|SENIOR/Spring Semester
|Community Health/Health Promotion
Theory and Practice
|Nursing Care of the Aging Adult
|Advance Management of Adult II
|Nursing Research
|Advance Management of Adult II Clinical
|Transition to Professional Nursing
|Nursing Care of Psychiatric Clients
|NCLEX Licensure Preparation
|Nursing Care of Psychiatric Clients Clinical
|Preparation for Professional Practice
The B.S.N. degree is a 120-credit program with two different tracks of study, each designed to meet the student's specific needs.
The Traditional Track is designed for high school graduates without a college degree or R.N. licensure. The first two years involve core courses in liberal arts and sciences, with the nursing courses beginning in the second semester of the freshman year. Clinical courses begin in the junior year. Students in this track are admitted to the nursing program as freshmen or transfer students but must meet progression criteria to advance to clinical nursing courses.
The Second Degree Track is for students who already hold a baccalaureate degree in another field, such as science, humanities, or business. Students must complete the RMU core requirements plus prerequisite credits prior to beginning clinical courses. Depending on the previous degree, varying numbers of these credits can be filled by advanced placement or transfer credits. Once admitted to clinical courses, students can complete the track in four semesters over 15 months.
Following the completion of the B.S.N., students are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) required for practice as a registered nurse.
RMU's nursing program has a unique focus on business, communications, global perspective, and technology in addition to strong clinical skills, and preparation for the licensing exam to become a registered nurse. Handheld computer technology enables students to store software applications and data at their fingertips. Students also learn to care for patients in state-of-the-art clinical facilities as well as in RMU's up-to-date nursing laboratory, where bedside computers and patient simulators assist in developing clinical decision-making skills. Students also have the opportunity to travel internationally to better understand global health issues.
The School of Nursing and Health Sciences faculty is committed to providing opportunities for you to be fully engaged in your college experience. Our high quality, practicing faculty members are acutely aware of the current health care environment and can provide expert guidance in navigating through the changing milieu of best practice for patients.
Scholarships are available based upon academic achievement.
For freshmen, high school grade point average and ACT/SAT scores are used. For transfer students, the cumulative grade point average of all college courses is used. Scholarships range from $1000 per year up to full tuition. (To calculate your scholarship eligibility, click here.)
Higher education is an investment in your future.
At Robert Morris University, we will work closely with you to show you how to finance your education through a combination of need-based financial aid, scholarships, and financing strategies to make your education attainable. RMU has one of the lowest tuition rates of all private institutions in the state, but we know that financing your education can be complicated, and your family might need help in understanding your options.
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Morningstar Recommendation: Hold
Contact Energy is due to report its first half fiscal 2013 results on February 18. The firm recently released its operating statistics for December 2012 and the first half. The electricity division is projected to deliver 10.5% growth in earnings before interest and tax (EBITDA) to NZD 231 million for the first half driving overall EBITDA by 9.5% to NZD 252.7 million. The increase in electricity earnings is largely drive by lower cost as a result of a decline in wholesale electricity prices and lower generation cost, partly offset by a fall in spot electricity prices and lower output. We expect the LPG and meter businesses to perform in line with last year. Despite a strong first half, we maintain our full year EBITDA and NPAT of NZD 531 million (up 5%) and NZD 184 million (up 5%) respectively, as we expect growth to moderate in second half fiscal 2013. We also maintain our narrow moat rating on the stock reflecting the company's significant nation wide market share its integrated business model and consolidated industry structure. Our fair value remains unchanged at NZD 5.50 per share.
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Police say they have arrested the 18-year-old boyfriend of a murdered New Franklin couple's daughter.
The man accused of killing his girlfriend's parents in a violent attack was in court on Friday morning.
Shawn Eric Ford, Jr., 18, is charged with murder, robbery and grand theft in connection with this incident. He did not enter a plea, and his bond was set at $2M cash.
Police say Ford beat Jeffrey and Margaret Schobert to death with a sledgehammer inside their New Franklin home.
The couple was found murdered in their Rex Lake Drive home Tuesday afternoon by a construction crew. The Schobert's had been dead in the home for several hours.
The Schobert's daughter, Chelsea had been attacked a couple weeks prior to their attack. Akron Police had arrested Jamayne Ruiz in connection with that assault, but he's since been released and charges against him have been dropped.
Akron Police have now charged Ford with felonious assault in connection with that incident.
Chelsea Schobert was attacked on the night of March 23, inside a house in the 1400 block of Andrus Street in Akron. Schobert suffered a skull fracture and several stab wounds.
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Early in 2012, local law enforcement was faced with a highly dangerous, tense situation when they became locked in a 12-hour stand-off with a resident who holed up in an apartment building after firing shots at Pottstown police.
The harrowing incident began early Feb. 9, when Albert J. Dudanowicz, then 56, reportedly started slamming washer and dryer doors at the Logan Court Apartments around 6 a.m. and refused to be quiet. After the Pottstown police were called and unsuccessfully attempted to make contact with Dudanowicz, he allegedly shot into the apartment of another resident.
The area�s SWAT team, the ChesMont Emergency Response Team, was called to respond to the scene, and residents were evacuated from the complex on the 700 block of Logan Street .
Police surrounded the building where Dudanowicz was holed up, allegedly armed with a .375 caliber bolt action rifle typically used to hunt big game animals and a .50 caliber revolver.
Throughout the day, appeals were made to �Albert� or �A.J.� through loudspeakers to surrender, but they were to no avail.
Neighbors of Dudanowicz described him as �weird� and even �scary�. Many were evacuated for the duration of the standoff to the North End Fire Company.
There were also indications that Dudanowicz knew how to shoot, as his name appeared in records of trap shooting contests in 2001 and 2004, according to internet records from the Pennsylvania State Sportsman�s Association.
Around 2 p.m., police used flashbang grenades to attempt to stun Dudanowicz and sent in a Montgomery County Bomb Squad robot to try to see who or what was in the apartment they determined the subject was in.
Gunshots could be heard and police later said Dudanowicz was firing at the robot.
CMERT sniper and Pottstown Police Corporal James O�Neill was honored in May for his actions in this incident, as he allegedly fired a single shot that wounded Dudanowicz�s arm and damaged his .357 rifle, affectively disarming the man for the duration of the standoff.
�In an incredibly short window for saving other officers, Jamie took a hero�s shot which disabled the defendant and the gun so that the other officers would be safe,� said First Assistant District Attorney Kevin R. Steele after O�Neill was recognized by District Attorney Risa Ferman.
Dudanowicz would remain in his apartment for roughly five more hours, with police unsure of whether he was still able to return fire.
Around 7:20 p.m., under cover of complete darkness, CMERT members stormed Dudanowicz�s apartment. He was taken into custody without incident.
When he was brought out onto the street, some lights were turned on and Dudanowicz could be seen in a state of undress with blood on his chest.
He was taken to Reading Hospital and Medical Center that night.
After a preliminary hearing, Dudanowicz was held for trial. However, a judge ordered that Dudanowicz receive a mental evaluation several weeks later to determine whether Dudanowicz was �responsible� for his actions.
The results of that evaluation have not yet been reported.
According to court documents, Dudanowicz is being held on $2 million cash bail at Montgomery County Corrections Center for multiple charges including attempted murder of the first degree, assault of a law enforcement officer and possessing an instrument of crime, among others.
He is awaiting trial.
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