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January 2007 Journal of Geoscience EducationVolume 55, Number 1
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Fostering Students' Comprehension of Topographic Maps
David N. Rapp, Northwestern University
Steven A. Culpepper, University of Minnesota
Kent Kirkby, University of Minnesota
Paul Morin, University of Minnesota
URL for this article: http://www.nagt.org/nagt/jge/abstracts/jan07.html#v55p5
Toward the Improvement of Reasoning and Writing Skills in Sedimentary Geology
Richard Smosna and Kathy R. Bruner, West Virginia University
URL for this article: http://www.nagt.org/nagt/jge/abstracts/jan07.html#v55p17
Using Numerical Models to Teach Sequence Stratigraphic Principles and the Nature of the Stratigraphic Record
Achim D. Herrmann, Arizona State University
URL for this article: http://www.nagt.org/nagt/jge/abstracts/jan07.html#v55p22
Student Evaluation of Cities' Hazards and Benefits for Company Relocation: An Introductory Geology Class Project in Educated Citizenship
Janet L. Bertog, Northern Kentucky University
URL for this article: http://www.nagt.org/nagt/jge/abstracts/jan07.html#v55p28
Developing Science Literacy using Active Conceptual Approaches to Understanding Change Through Time
Edward Nuhfer, Idaho State University
Pam Mosbrucker, Word Partners Ink
URL for this article: http://www.nagt.org/nagt/jge/abstracts/jan07.html#v55p36
A Simple Sand Column Laboratory Exercise to Illustrate Pollutant Hydrology in Groundwater Systems
Frank M. Dunnivant and Robert Olsen, Whitman College,
URL for this article: http://www.nagt.org/nagt/jge/abstracts/jan07.html#v55p51
Exploring the Relationship of Scratch Resistance, Hardness, and other Physical Properties of Minerals using Mohs Scale Minerals
Donna L. Whitney, University of Minnesota
Annia K. Fayon, University of Minnesota
Margaret E. Broz, University of Minnesota
Robert F. Cook, National Institute for Standards and Technology
URL for this article: http://www.nagt.org/nagt/jge/abstracts/jan07.html#v55p56
The Problem with Using Problem-based Learning to Teach Middle School Earth/Space Science in a High Stakes Testing Society
Jeffrey A. Nowak, Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne
This study examines whether middle school students learn as much via Problem-based Learning (PBL) as they do in non-PBL classrooms on multiple-choice tests. The questions on the tests covered textbook content, were predominantly fact-based, and provided by the textbook publisher on a CD-ROM supplied with the text. While not all aspects of "high-stakes" testing involve the use of multiple-choice questions, high-stakes testing often contains a large number of these types of questions. In addition, both the process and final product(s) produced via PBL are often assessed; whereas high-stakes tests seldom have students develop products outside of the completion of a pencil and paper test. Two eighth-grade gifted and talented science classes in a Midwest public middle school were compared. Focused observations, interviews, test score analyses, and document analyses were used.
Problem-based learning is an educational approach where a purposefully ill-structured problem initiates learning and the teacher serves as a coach instead of an information repository (Gallagher and Stepien, 1996). Problem-based learning has many similarities to project-based learning. PBL is necessarily interdisciplinary. PBL is also based upon the theories of situated cognition (Brown, Collins, and Duguid, 1989; Plucker and Nowak, 2000; Resnick, 1987), and consistent with the principles of constructivism (Savery and Duffy, 1995).
Questions have been raised about the appropriateness of using PBL in the middle school setting. Multiple-choice test score analyses of geology and astronomy content indicate that students in a teacher-directed classroom learn more fact-based content than via PBL. Students engaged in PBL have better retention. In a high-stakes testing society with many inherent issues (Casbarro, 2005; Grant, 2004; Marchant, 2003), the best solution is likely an integrated PBL project approach. Teacher-directed instruction could be intentionally embedded within a PBL project instructional model.
URL for this article: http://www.nagt.org/nagt/jge/abstracts/jan07.html#v55p62
Building A Community of Teacher Learners in an Earth/Environmental Science Professional Development Opportunity
Karen R. Dawkins, East Carolina University
Daniel L. Dickerson, Old Dominion University
URL for this article: http://www.nagt.org/nagt/jge/abstracts/jan07.html#v55p67
An Immersion Professional Development Program in Environmental Science for Inservice Elementary School Teachers
Juanita M. Constible, Miami University
Robert G. McWilliams, Miami University
Edward G. Soldo,West Chester, OH
Bruce E. Perry, Miami University
Richard E. Lee, Jr., Miami University
URL for this article: http://www.nagt.org/nagt/jge/abstracts/jan07.html#v55p72
Case-Based Learning in an Upper Level Petrology Laboratory Class
Lara E. Heister and Charles E. Lesher, University of California, Davis
URL for this article: http://www.nagt.org/nagt/jge/abstracts/jan07.html#v55p80
Increased Student Learning and Attendance in Resources Geology through the Combination of Sentence-Headline Slides and Active Learning Measures
Michael Alley, Penn State
Madeline Schreiber, Virginia Tech
Elizabeth Diesel, Virginia Tech
Katrina Ramsdell, Virginia Tech
Maura Borrego, Virginia Tech
URL for this article: http://www.nagt.org/nagt/jge/abstracts/jan07.html#v55p85
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You'll Like The 2008 Honda CR-V If...
Few vehicles do as many things as well as the 2008 Honda CR-V. As practical as a backpack, this benchmark crossover is an easy, one-size-fits-most car choice.
You May Not Like The 2008 Honda CR-V If...
There's little pizzazz in practical. If you chafe in sensible shoes, a compact crossover may not be the right fit for you. If only Honda hadn't dropped the available manual transmission, there might be some sporty salvation.
What's New
The luxurious EX-L trim gains dual-zone automatic temperature control, premium audio and an eight-way power driver's seat with power lumbar.
Interior Features
Like its predecessors, the 2008 Honda CR-V's defining feature is a highly flexible floor plan. Split rear seats fold easily and tumble forward. Doing so increases cargo capacity from a generous minimum of 35.7 cubic feet to a maximum of 72.9 cubic feet. Lift-over height in back is low. Second-row seats also recline slightly and the headrests have been redesigned for a visibility-enhancing low profile when not in use. Rear-seat travel is adjustable fore and aft, front seats have enough travel to accommodate taller folks and all trim levels benefit from fold-down, inside armrests. Rear-seat legroom has been reduced by about an inch compared to the previous generation, but six-footers can still fit front and rear simultaneously, though it's a tad tighter in back now. The CR-V's dual-dial dash is an easy read, controls and switchgear are all within arm's reach and simple to operate and inside storage areas abound.
Exterior Features
The first two generations of the CR-V made their marks by combining exceptional utility with enviable reliability. They were high function, but low fashion. This time around, Honda aims to lay claim to that portion of the new buyers flocking to this segment who are style-conscious. Toward that end, the 2008 Honda CR-V's still-practical package is wrapped in a more fashion-forward design. The side view is dramatically different than past CR-Vs, with an elliptically-shaped greenhouse. Up front are slash-cut headlamps and a laid-back windshield, while the rear benefits from a large window and the removal of the hatch-mounted spare tire.
Driving Impressions
On the road, the 2008 Honda CR-V has a well-integrated feel. The four-cylinder engine is right-sized for daily driving duties and the automatic transmission shifts smoothly. The only interruption to the quiet inside the cabin is some noise from the engine in high-demand situations, such as when the transmission kicks down to a lower gear for passing. Beyond that, there's not much road noise and little wind noise, even when the moonroof (standard on EX and EX-L) is open. The CR-V has a cushioned ride that belies its size and handling is stable and predictable. Visibility is good in all directions, even to the rear. The four-wheel-drive system is automatic, requiring no input from the driver, and shifts up to 70 percent of available torque from front to rear wheels as needed for improved traction.
Pricing Notes
The Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price for a two-wheel-drive CR-V LX starts around $21,000, while the 4WD EX trim starts around $25,000. A fully-loaded EX-L with leather and navigation tops out around $29,000. A look at the Fair Purchase Price shows the typical transaction price others are paying for the CR-V in your area, so be sure to check it out before you buy. Among the models cross-shopped with the CR-V are the Saturn Vue, Ford Escape, Subaru Forester and relative newcomer Jeep Compass. All compare favorably with the CR-V on features per dollar, but lack the track record for reliability that the Honda enjoys. The CR-V retains the best five-year resale values in the segment.
Notable Equipment
The 2008 Honda CR-V is offered in three trim levels: LX, EX, and EX-L. Standard across the board is a tire-pressure-monitoring system, 17-inch wheels, tilt/telescoping steering wheel, an MP3/auxilliary audio input jack, speed-sensitive volume control and a "conversation mirror" on the back of the sun visor. LX and EX models have a retractable center tray table between the front seats, while EX-L versions have a fixed, floor-mounted console. Two covered storage containers are included---the larger of which is big enough to hold 24 CDs. EX and EX-L models gain a folding, removable, dual-level shelf in the cargo bay for added storage options, while the EX-L has an eight-way power driver's seat, dual-zone automatic climate control and an upgraded audio system, with 270 watts of power, a six-disc, center console CD changer, seven speakers (including subwoofer) and a digital audio-card reader.
Notable Options
Honda's Real Time four-wheel-drive system is available on all trim levels. A GPS navigation system with a large, six-and-a-half-inch screen, voice recognition and rearview camera function is offered on EX-L models.
Favorite Features
Refined Ride Quality
A compact car with a big-car ride, the CR-V has a composed feel, easily rolling over rough roads without ruffling the passengers.
Sensible Size, Flexible Floor Plan
Right-sized, real-world dimensions and a highly adaptable interior are two reasons why the CR-V is Honda's biggest seller worldwide.
Under the Hood
The 2008 Honda CR-V has a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine that makes 166 horsepower and delivers its 161 pound-feet of torque across a wider power band than previously. The four-cylinder engine is linked exclusively to a five-speed automatic transmission. Dropping the five-speed manual transmission---formerly standard equipment on the CR-V---may be lamented by mileage maximizers, but Honda says that the demand for stick-shift CR-Vs among buyers is low.
2.4-liter in-line 4
166 horsepower @ 5800 rpm
161 lb.-ft. of torque @ 4200 rpm
EPA city/highway fuel economy: 20/27 (2WD), 20/26 (4WD)
Editors' Notes
When the Honda CR-V first appeared in 1997, the SUV landscape had a far different look than it does today. Then, the market offered very few compact four-wheel-drive wagon/SUV crosses, and the new Honda was the head of a very small class. These days, rising gas prices have chased many drivers out of their large SUVs and, in the hopes of downsizing, into smaller, more fuel-efficient transportation. As a result, the roads are now becoming thick with crossover utility vehicles, but the third-generation CR-V continues to prove a resilient competitor.

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Better get 'em while you can
I've spent the better part of the past couple of weeks fishing on Sabine Lake. During that time, we've caught everything but the kitchen sink on a variety of lures from Wedgetail Mullets to Bayou Chubs made by Egret Baits. Without a doubt, the most consistent action has been chasing the birds. That's where lots of anglers are taking specks, reds and some of the biggest sand trout I've ever seen. But the highlight of the fish catching on Sabine Lake and in the pass during the past several days has been the incredible flounder bite.
The annual fall run of flounder is about as good as it gets just about anywhere you can fish along the Texas Gulf Coast. But three of the prime-time spots right now are Sabine Lake, Sabine Pass and Rollover Pass on Bolivar Peninsula.
The only glitch when flounder fishing during November is that the daily limit on flounder in Texas is two. So actually if you've never been able to brag about catching a limit of "flatties," now is the time to earn some bragging rights.
I stopped by Rollover Pass a few days ago and saw quite a few fishermen reeling in big flounder. One guy had a limit of two flounder and both of them weighed about 4 pounds each. That's definitely some good eats.
This past Saturday, I was on Sabine Lake and after catching enough small trout to sink a big boat, Ken Chaumont and I tied on a couple of 3-inch Wedgetail jigs in black with a chartreuse tail. I got the first solid thump on my second cast. Catching a pair of fat flounder is a no brainer along the south shoreline of Sabine Lake. The trick is to fish the points in the bayous on an outgoing tide.
When fishing bayou points, the best lure/bait combination is a soft plastic jig rigged on a 1/8- or 1/4-ounce jig head. One of my favorites is the 3-inch Wedgetail Mullet. Tip it with a dime-sized piece of a freshly peeled table shrimp and you're good to go. The tactic is to work the jig/shrimp combo around every little point you can find.
Another good place to fish in the bayous on the south end of Sabine is at the mouths of drains feeding into the bayous.
One of the top live baits for flounder is a mud minnow. Right now you can buy them all day long atthe causeway bait camp where Sabine Lake hooks up with Sabine Pass.
Some of the better catches of flounder in the pass have been on live mud minnows. There are two ways to fish a mud minnow or finger mullet for flounder. The most popular rig is to thread your line through a 1/4-ounce egg weight. Tie the tag end of the line off to a black barrel swivel. Next, take an 18-inch piece of 15-pound test leader material and tie one end to the swivel and the other to a No. 1 Kahle hook. This rig will slide along bottom with the current. When a flounder eats the live bait, it doesn't feel the tug of the weight. You can also take this same rig and add a float about 3 feet up the line. With this rig you can cast it out along the bank and let it move with the current. When it's yanked under, set the hook.
When fishing in Sabine Pass, you want to key on all the points and drainages. One popular area to fish is the mouth of Texas Bayou, where it drains into the pass.
You don't always need a boat to catch flounder. Two of the best places to fish at Sabine Pass are off the Walter Umphrey State Park pier and the surrounding bulkhead. Another option is to fish from the bank on the Sabine Lake side of the causeway bridge.
When I was over at Rollover Pass the other day, you could barely find room to fish. This is a very popular fall flounder fishing destination. Hundreds of anglers hit this narrow pass. It's like a flounder highway when they are migrating from East Bay to the Gulf. The bottom flounder fishing rig I mentioned is perfect at Rollover Pass. My only suggestion is to use a heavier weight to keep your bait from tangling with other lines.
The water temperature in Sabine Lake and the pass is right at 66 degrees. At Rollover, it's 69 degrees. When the water temperature falls to about 60 degrees, the run will slowly come to an end. As it is, we probably have another two to three weeks of worthwhile flounder fishing here in Southeast Texas.


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Where My Friends Be
Where My Friends Be is a nice Google Maps app to visualise the locations of all your Facebook friends. To create a map you just need to connect your Facebook account and in a matter of seconds you are presented with a Google Map showing the geographical distribution of your social network.
Friends Density on Facebook
Friends Density is another nice way to visualise the geographical distribution of your Facebook friends, this time in the form of a heatmap.
Once you sign up to the app in Facebook you can view your friends on a Google Map. You can even read your friends' latest status updates directly from the map.


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Despite the latest 10-K filing not sounding optimistic for Fallout Online, in the latest Bethesda v. Interplay court filings Interplay still says that it does have adequate funding for the Fallout MMO.
In response to an interrogatory asking about facts regarding Interplay's having "secured financing for the FALLOUT MMOG in an amount no less than US$30,000,000" under the terms of the Trademark Licensing Agreement (TLA), Interplay states the following:
Further, Section 2.3 does not specify how or when Responding Party is to receive the money, nor does the TLA require Interplay to spend $30,000,000. Further, nothing in the TLA required Interplay to hold $30,000,000 in its own bank account, have a line of credit at its disposal, for $30,000,000 from a single source, or that the entirety of the funding must be paid in a single installment prior to April 4, 2009, as opposed to having the funds available on an as needed basis to develop, market and advertise a quality product, over the course of development and thereafter which could include amounts contributed by third parties. Further, the TLA does not require Interplay to notify Bethesda that "minimum financing" has been "secured" or specify any metod or recipient for such information. Interplay was only required to deliver a quality product, approved by Bethesda, within a specific period of time. Interplay satisfied its obligations under Section 2.3 of the TLA through a funding agreement with Interactive Game Group that provided up to $15 million and through a binding letter of intent for development services and subsequent agreement with Masthead Studios that provided approximately $20 million in development services and technology licenses.
Among other things, the documents contain an affidavit from Frederic Chesnais, founder of Interactive Game Group, stating the following:
- I am over 18 years of age and am competent to make this affidavit on my personal knowledge as the founder of Interactive Game Group, L.L.C. ("I2G").
- As of April 4, 2009, I2G had, through an affiliate, a line of credit granted by a bank, for an amount not to exceed 10 million Euros. That line was not drawn on April 4, 2009.
- The terms of the line of credit follow, in general terms, the terms and conditions for game production and approval set forth in the Game Production Agreement between I2G and Interplay Entertainment Corp. dated June 30, 2008. The key terms and conditions of this line of credit between I2G and the bank are summarized in Exhibit A attached hereto.
The main terms of the line of credit have also been disclosed:
- Maximum amount: Euro 10 millions
- Revolving facility.
- Pricing:
- Fee of Euros 15.000
- Fee for each game: 0.30% of each game budget that will be financed by the bank.
- Credit Margin of 2.5% over EONIA, charged on outstanding balances under the facility.
- No fee payable for the portion of the facility which is not used.
- Security package:
- Guarantee from each Publisher/Distributor to repay the amount drawn under the facility; this guarantee will benefit the bank directly; the bank shall approve the creditworthiness of the Publisher/Distributor in each instance.
- Assignment by the borrower, to the benefit of the bank, of any and all intellectual property rights held by borrower in the financed property;
- Delivery, to the benefit of the bank, of a completion bond underwritten by a completion guarantor acceptable to the bank; and
- Assignment by the borrower, to the benefit of the bank, of any and all rights held by borrower under any purchase agreement.
- Conditions to drawings:
Conditions to drawing, to be fulfilled to the satisfaction of the bank:
- Conditions set forth in paragraph 4 above are met;
- Opening of a specific bank account, dedicated to the project;
- Verification of corporate authority of borrower and of other parties involved; and
In addition, for each proposed game, the following conditions have to be fulfilled to the satisfaction of the bank:
- Presentation of a cash flow forecast for the borrower, covering the period of development and of exploitation of the proposed game.
- Presentation to the bank of the game and of the development studio;
- Presentation to the bank of the development agreement with the development studio;
- Delivery of a legal opinion to the bank confirming that the chain of title is complete, and that the intellectual property rights are free and clear of any encumbrances;
- The development agreement, the game design document, the technical design document, the production schedule, the milestone schedule and the payment schedule have been approved by I2G and by the Completion Guarantor;
- Presentation to bank of monthly budgets including all development and production costs for the game, including financing costs, and approved by the Completion Guarantor;
- Delivery, to the benefit of the bank, of a completion bond covering the full amount of the production budget (including financing costs). Delivery of distribution agreements, from publishers/distributors acceptable to the bank, providing for a deposit of at least 5% of such production budget;
- Bank must be added as additional insured on the insurance policy for the production;
- Opening of dedicated deposit and withdrawal bank accounts for the game;
- Disbursements shall be made only in accordance with the aforementioned cash flow plan, after approval from the Completion Guarantor, and the use of the financing shall not exceed the pre-approved limits; and
- Confirmation by the borrower that there is no lien or other priority in the allocation of the proceeds generated by the game.


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I've done this about 100 times now, but, I just typed up an interest idea that I've had for a while now and clicked submit. Well, my login timed out and I had to reenter my info to log back on to the server and surprise surprise I lost the (exagerration) Page and a half post that I've been typing up for the past 2 or more hours.
Everything was presented exactly the way I wanted it to be presented and highly doubt i could even replicate the work that I have just acheived and now ive lost it because of the stupid login timeout. Is there any way someone could extend the timing or maybe have the post submit after logging in instead of "return to the previous page" losing the work?
I know if I hit the preview button before i submit the work or even copy the work then i could by default save the work in that sense and paste should this ever happen, but this is a premptive action requiring thinking beforehand, of which I am human and do occasionally forget that this is a reocurring problem. I don't know if I'm the only one whom has experienced this, but it is definately something I, if anyone, would be Extremely grateful for should this remotely be a possibility.
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Local commitment LNP names executives; Krasne is president and publisher Record Express leadership promoted
Lancaster Newspapers, which owns the Lititz Record Express, has announced two top-level executive appointments as it moves forward with major improvements in its print and digital publications.
Robert M. Krasne was named president and publisher of the company. He had been interim chief executive officer.
In addition, Nancy D. Fisher was named vice president, finance and administration. She had been finance director.
The announcements follow the appointment of Shane D. Zimmerman as senior vice president last week.
The executive changes signal the solidification of the media company's new strategy of intense local news coverage, in both print and digital formats, for Lancaster County readers.
Krasne is overseeing the company's shift to state-of-the-art news publications.
Fisher is responsible for ensuring that the company has the resources and analytic tools to support its expanded news mission.
"This company is focused on being the source of news and information about Lancaster County and for Lancastrians," Krasne said.
"That was the course that was set last year. We're going to fine-tune it and improve on it going forward, but that remains at the core of our mission."
While some news publishers are reducing print publication, Krasne said, Lancaster Newspapers remains committed to its paper just as much as its digital publications.
Over the next nine months, he explained, readers and advertisers can expect to see a series of new, improved products roll out:
A new, interactive digital replica of the newspaper, or eEdition, will launch by early summer.
An easier-to-navigate design of the LancasterOnline website will debut by fall.
And the organization and appearance of the newspaper itself will be improved by year's end, with popular features anchored where readers can easily find them.
Krasne, an attorney and former business school professor, took over leadership of Lancaster Newspapers in September.
He serves as its corporate board vice chairman in addition to performing his daily operational duties.
Fisher, who holds a degree in business accounting, joined the company in 1999 and became its controller the following year.
Over the past six months, Krasne said, Lancaster County readers have responded positively to the increased focus on local news.
"Subscriptions are up. Advertising revenues are headed in the right direction as well," Krasne said.
"The changes we've made are producing momentum both in our organization and in the community."
Those signs of a turnaround come after several years of recession-related turmoil that brought reductions in staff and news content to many publications.
Now, however, there is growing recognition that newspapers are essential for keeping a community informed about the lives of its people and the issues they face, Krasne said.
"Newspapers bring to the public's attention issues that can help move this community forward," Krasne said. "They promote conversation about issues important to our lives."
"They are the glue that holds communities together."
In Lancaster County, for instance, the paper reaches about 200,000 people each day, or 75 percent of all adults during the course of a week.
Another 125,000 people read the digital version of that news online.
The size of newspaper-reading audiences in tight-knit communities makes local news a unique and valuable asset.
Local news is a great niche to have, said businesswoman Beverly R. Steinman, chairman of Lancaster Newspapers' board.
"People want to read local news and local businesses want to advertise where they know people are reading," she said. "They go hand in hand."
Bullish on newspapers
Krasne noted that Lancaster Newspapers isn't alone in feeling bullish about locally focused newspapers.
Warren Buffett, "probably the pre-eminent financial investor of our time," has acquired 28 daily newspapers in the past 15 months, spending $344 million.
In a recent letter, Buffett told shareholders he made the purchases because newspapers "continue to reign supreme … in the delivery of local news."
Since taking over leadership of the company, Krasne has reorganized all departments with the goal of improving their products and services.
The newsroom has dramatically increased the number and prominence of local news stories.
The advertising department has reached out to small businesses, signing up more than 50 this month alone for long-term campaigns.
The circulation department has reversed a trend of declining readership, gaining new print and online readers.
"We are striving for excellence," Krasne said. "Good enough is not good enough."
To further the turnaround, Krasne said, the company intends to launch major upgrades of its news products, all intended to give Lancaster County residents state-of-the-art quality.
The first to roll out, the replica or eEdition, will give readers a digital copy of the printed paper, available for viewing on computers, tablets or smartphones.
The content on the digital version will be interactive: With a mouse click or finger tap, readers can visit a website, send an e-mail or see a video mentioned in the paper.
Readers also can adjust the size of printed words to their personal preference and, if they wish, hear the articles read to them.
The website upgrade, now in its early redesign phase, is intended to make it easy for LancasterOnline readers to find relevant news and information.
It will also contain content not easily presented in print, such as interactive maps, calendars and data sets.
The newspaper redesign — the most ambitious project — will provide more sections and more pages for the growing volume of news and advertising.
It also is aimed at placing news and features in the same place day after day, so that readers can find their favorites quickly.
While some news organizations are cutting back on newspaper production — notably the Harrisburg Patriot-News, which now publishes only three days a week — Lancaster Newspapers intends to grow, Krasne said.
"I do not believe you can cut your way to growth," he said. "You must invest to grow, but invest wisely."
"For the foreseeable future, I'm committed to printing a newspaper seven days a week — and I know the owners are as well," Krasne said.
As Lancaster Newspapers rolls out these improved products, eventually it will need to charge for them, Krasne noted.
Currently, it charges for the paper and for some, but not all, of its online products.
"We believe that content has great value to readers and advertisers," Krasne explained, "so I am confident that our readers will see the value in purchasing our products."
Data-driven analysis
Underlying the company's decision-making is an elaborate system of data-driven analysis that the new vice president of finance and administration is setting up.
In every department, "We want to measure ourselves against industry norms and our company's standards," Fisher said.
"For example, we're measuring factors that affect (delivery) complaints, trying to get a better handle on them," she said.
In the newsroom, she said, the company intends to measure the number of stories on various geographic areas of the county, to make certain all are covered satisfactorily.
That emphasis on measured performance comes out of Krasne's experience.
Before moving to Lancaster in 2008, he taught corporate governance in the McDonough School of Business at Georgetown University for eight years.
He also was a corporate consultant.
Before that, he was a partner at Williams & Connolly LLP, one of Washington's most prominent law firms. He handled criminal, civil and administrative litigation and oversaw internal investigations of corporations and banks.
Fisher, of East Lampeter, is a Shippensburg University graduate with a degree in business administration, focused on accounting.
Shane Zimmerman, formerly of PNC Wealth Management, will assist the owners of Lancaster Newspapers in the oversight of its business holdings, financial affairs and philanthropic endeavors. More LOCAL NEWS, page A16 William Burgess and Peter Lindquist were given executive promotions earlier this week.
Burgess is now president and publisher of Lancaster Farming Inc. and Lancaster County Weeklies Inc., a corporation that includes the Lititz Record Express. Lindquist has been named vice president. Their offices are located at 1 E. Main St. in Ephrata, where the Record Express is printed each week. Robert M. Krasne will serve as CEO of both companies.
The promotions were announced to employees Monday morning by Krasne, new president and publisher of Lancaster Newspapers, which encompasses the Ephrata-based operations as well as Lancaster City's daily and Sunday newspaper.
Burgess took over the general manager position held by former Record Express and Lancaster Farming owner Robert Campbell in 1998. Before joining Lancaster Newspapers, Burgess was sales manager with the Philadelphia Inquirer, as well as publisher of the Hanover Evening Sun and Suburban Publications. Bill's wife is Valerie and he has two children, Margaret and William.
"It is an honor to continue to guide this organization in delivering timely local content that matters to our communities," Burgess said earlier this week. "The Lititz Record Express, The Ephrata Review, and Lancaster Farming are some of the longest-running newspapers in the country with continued circulation growth. Susquehanna Printing is also an integral arm to our commercial print operation."
Burgess also spoke of taking the publications into the next chapter of their long histories.
"It is a privilege to manage their evolution to digital format as well as to constantly improve and enrich the printed product," he said. "In addition to the fine production quality of the newspaper, the editorial staff routinely wins awards for its content and journalistic integrity. Our (Lancaster Farming) digital product recently won numerous awards at America East. These awards are justly deserved by our staff, as they are motivated not only by their own commitment to excellence, but by their dedication to the communities they serve. This is only the short list of accolades achieved by the entire company."
Lindquist was assistant general manager and advertising director for Lancaster Farming. Prior to his move to Ephrata, he held publisher positions at Chesapeake Publishing in Elkton, Md.; Gannett in Toms River, N.J.; Goodson Newspapers in Manahawkin, N.J.; and was interim publisher and ad director for the Daily Local News in West Chester.
He and his wife Joan have four children, Mia, Michael, Brian and John.
"I've been with the company 10 years and look forward to my new position," Lindquist said following the announcement. "We will continue to put out the best newspapers each and every week, and develop new and lasting relationships with our readers and advertisers."
Steinman Communications (formerly Steinman Enterprises) is owner of Lancaster Newspapers, Inc. (publishers of the Intelligencer Journal/Lancaster New Era and Sunday News), Lancaster Farming, Inc., Lancaster County Weeklies, Inc., Intelligencer Printing Company, and Delmarva Broadcasting. More PROMOTIONS, page A16


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Mozilla on Monday unveiled the second release candidate (RC) for Firefox 3.5.
Firefox 3.5 RC2 is the second release candidate the developers built, but it is the first time version 3.5 has been released for download directly from the Mozilla site. The first RC was made available last week to about 800,000 beta users late last week, and RC2 build on the feedback received from that release, Mozilla said.
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"To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the gift."
—Steve Prefontaine
With the 2012 Summer Olympics looming, it's a great time to reflect back on America's legendary athletes. We reminisced about the '92 Dream Team a few weeks ago. Today, it's one of the most passionate, dedicated and charismatic track stars of all time: Steve Prefontaine.
Known for a rebellious streak that often had him making bold pre-race predictions, Prefontaine (1951-1975) unarguably had the talent, and sheer force of will, to back them up. "No one will ever win a 5,000 meter by running an easy two miles," he once said. "Not against me."
At one point, Prefontaine held the American record in the 2,000 meter, 10,000 meter, and every running event in between (that's seven in all). He was nearly undefeated during his college career at the University of Oregon, inspiring fans of opposing schools to wear T-shirts emblazoned with the slogan 'STOP PRE.' Sports Illustrated put him on the cover at age 19.
Although he didn't take home an Olympic medal at the '72 summer games in Munich, Prefontaine's mercurial (and tragically short) career has nonetheless inspired athletes and spectators for generations to come.
Adding to his long list of achievements, Prefontaine paved the way for future sports icons like Michael Jordan, as the first-ever athlete to score an endorsement deal with a then-fledgling shoe company you may have heard of: Nike.
The 'Cortez,' pictured here, was Nike's first running shoe. It was designed by Nike co-founder Bill Bowerman—who also happened to be Prefontaine's Oregon and Olympic running coach. Bowerman experimented tirelessly with subtle iterations of his design, in order to reduce the weight of the shoe, and thereby improve his runners' performance, by even the most minuscule amount.
Released in 1972 (and worn by that year's US Olympic running team), this classic piece of footwear history celebrates its 40th birthday this year. Click the images above to shop—and check out the cool vintage 'Cortez' ads we came across, below.
A page from Nike's first product catalog.
[Prefontaine photos courtesy of Nike Sportswear and SBNation.com. Vintage ads courtesy of nikeinc.com and stevebence.blogspot.com. Individuals pictured do not endorse Nordstrom.]


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Down here at the road.cc Cotswold testing grounds, we've tried various ZipVit products over the years - and we like them. The ZV8 energy bar is no exception; a couple of these in the back pocket have kept us going nicely on several long rides in the hills hereabouts over the past month or two.
At 55-65g (depending on flavour), the ZV8 is larger than most other energy bars on the market, providing around 200 calories overall, of which around 40g is carb. Most sports nutritionists agree that athletes can absorb a maximum of around 60g carb per hour (depending on body mass and some other aspects) so eating an ZV8 every hour or so on long race, sportive or training ride goes a considerable way towards providing the energy most riders need - topped up with energy drinks, gels, flapjack or Hobnobs as preferred.
With the main ingredients including oat flakes, rice crisps, raisins and dried fruit, it's maybe not surprising that the ZV8s taste vaguely like a muesli bar. But they're more moist, and a slightly stickier, than a 'normal' muesli bar and so much easier to chew and swallow when cycling. They're also very tasty, and seem to digest easily without causing a glimmer of stomach cramp. If you don't like the taste or texture of some other energy bars, the ZV8s are well worth trying. They're delicious *and* they help you ride faster. How good is that?
The flavour we're testing is Uncoated Orange. Other options include Uncoated Chocolate and Uncoated Banana. The 'uncoated' prefix is to distinguish these bars from two 'coated' varieties of ZV8: Chocolate-coated Strawberry and Yoghurt-coated Apricot Peach - where the coating is actually more like white chocolate in taste and texture. Either way, if the taste of the uncoated bars doesn't tempt you, the coated versions surely will (the chocolate coated strawberry ZV8 bar is delicious - ed).
The only down-side to the coated versions is that they get sticky in when carried in the back pocket of a cycling jersey, and are then hard to get out of the wrapper - especially when riding. This is no problem if you stop to re-fuel, but racers and hard-riders with no time to lose will prefer the uncoated versions; they're definitely easier to eat on the go.
When it comes to cost, the ZV8 bars retail at £1.30 each in your local bike shop, while a box of 20 goes for around £23 to £25 from the ZipVit website and other on-line stores.
Very tasty, easy to eat, good value and highly effective energy bar.
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Make and model: Zipvit ZV8 energy bar
Size tested: Chocolate
Tell us what the product is for, and who it's aimed at. What do the manufacturers say about it? How does that compare to your own feelings about it?
The Zipvit website says the ZV8 Bar '..contains a unique, easily digestible blend of ingredients engineered specifically for the nutritional demands of endurance athletes.
Scientifically proven carbohydrate formula for easy digestion and rapid energy delivery.' This claim is backed up by references from a scientific journal. And from practical experience - eating one of these bars four hours into a tough sportive and definitely feeling the benefits on the next climb - we'd say it's a fair claim too.
Did you enjoy using the product? yes
Would you consider buying the product? yes
Would you recommend the product to a friend? yes
About the tester
Age: 50 Height: 5ft 10 / 178cm Weight: 11 stone / 70kg
I usually ride: an old Marin Alp My best bike is: an old Giant Cadex
I've been riding for: Over 20 years I ride: A few times a week I would class myself as: Experienced
I regularly do the following types of riding: touring, club rides, sportives, mtb,


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Stocks Bounce Back
Stocks rallied, helped by strong earnings from the technology sector and an upbeat reading on the U.S. jobs market. A rate cut by the European Central Bank also contributed to the positive tone.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average advanced 130.63 points, or 0.9%, to 14831.58. The bounce wiped away nearly all of the Dow's 139-point slide on Wednesday, its biggest drop since April 15.
The Standard & Poor's 500-stock index narrowly finished at an all-time high, up 14.89 points, or 0.9%, to 1597.59, but missed breaking above 1600 for the first time. The Nasdaq Composite Index gained 41.49 points, or 1.3%, to 3340.62.
Technology led nine of the S&P 500's 10 sectors higher, as only utility stocks lagged behind. Tech stocks have slumped behind the broader market this year but have gained steam as the top-performing sector this week.
Facebook advanced $1.54, or 5.6%, to $28.97, after the social network's first-quarter earnings rose as the company's push into mobile devices drove revenue that was higher than analyst expectations.
Seagate Technology rose 2.69, or 7.3%, to 39.63, after the chip maker beat analyst earnings expectations late Wednesday, even as fiscal third-quarter profit fell 64% on slumping sales to personal-computer makers.
Visa gained 9.38, or 5.7%, to 175.40, after its quarterly profit declined less than expected. The payments network also raised its earnings forecast for the fiscal year.
Yelp soared 6.92, or 27%, to 32.22, after the local-listings website posted better-than-forecast revenue growth in its most-recent quarter.
On the economic front, Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell to the lowest level in more than five years. Initial jobless claims, a proxy for layoffs, fell by 18,000 to a seasonally adjusted 324,000 in the most recent week, lower than forecasts for 345,000 new applications.
Thursday's report comes ahead of Friday's reading on job creation from the Labor Department. Economists expect that report to show nonfarm payrolls rising 148,000, versus a rise of 88,000 in March.
Investors said Friday's jobs report could dictate the market's direction in the weeks ahead.
"Stocks need to be strong enough to push through 1600 for this rally to continue. If the jobs report fails to do that, it's very possible that the market slips under its own weight," said Alan Gayle, senior investment strategist at RidgeWorth Investments, which oversees $48 billion. Mr. Gayle said his firm has kept its bias toward owning stocks but is wary about buying with benchmarks near all-time highs.
In Europe, the ECB cut its main refinancing rate for the first time since July a quarter of a percentage point, a widely anticipated move meant to stoke the Continent's economy. European Central Bank President Mario Draghi said the central bank is ready to act if needed but didn't indicate that the ECB was ready to follow the Federal Reserve and Bank of Japan in initiating an asset-buying program to invigorate Europe's economy. The Stoxx Europe 600 beat back modest losses to gain 0.3%.
Asian markets were broadly lower amid further evidence that manufacturing in China is slowing. HSBC's manufacturing purchasing managers' index for April fell to in March. The Shanghai Composite Index slipped 0.2% to its lowest close since Dec. 24. Japan's Nikkei Stock Average lost 0.8%, its fourth straight loss.
Gold rose 1.5%, to settle at $1,467.70 a troy ounce, bouncing back from an 1.8% drop Wednesday. Crude oil gained 3.3%, to settle at $93.99 a barrel. The yield on the 10-year Treasury note fell to 1.630% as demand rose.
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Liberty celebrates National Constitution Week with special guests
Liberty University is celebrating National Constitution Week by welcoming three influential political leaders to address the student body.
|Mathew D. Staver, dean of Liberty University School of Law, spoke briefly at Wednesday's convocation about the case he would be defending the next day, Thursday, Sept. 17 -- Constitution Day, the anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Constitution on Sept. 17, 1787. To read more about the case, click here.
On Wednesday, Congressman Bob McEwen visited Liberty to attend a reception at the Helms School of Government and address students at convocation.
McEwen served as the representative for Ohio in the United States House of Representatives for six terms. While in office, McEwen and United States Sen. Robert Dole participated as United States observers in Warsaw, Poland, to the first-ever parliamentary election of a non-Communist leader of a Soviet bloc country, which resulted in the destruction of the Berlin Wall.
McEwen is a leading advocate for pro-family interests and free-market economics, which has given him the opportunity to speak to many worldwide.
McEwen opened convocation with Psalm 139:13-14: "For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother's womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made." He used the verse as a foundational truth that he built on by saying that as Americans we value our individualism. He said the founding fathers were individual citizens who created a constitution that would ensure that the government serves the people.
"The greater the government, the greater the poverty," McEwen said.
He then proposed that the reason why America is such a blessing compared with all other countries is because we hold the value of individualism sacredly, which lends a hand to free enterprise.
"In America, when trying to earn money we think, 'What can I do to bless that person in exchange for monetary gain?' But other countries practice coercion so that you have no choice but to give money."
McEwen used the story of Flight 93 and the heroic feat that the passengers accomplished on Sept. 11, 2001, to prove that citizens are the ones who make America the blessing that it is.
"It is not the government that has made America a blessing, but each individual American."
In closing, McEwen left Liberty students with a challenge to exercise their unique qualities, granted to each by God, to stand up for their country and register to vote because of those who have gone before them to die for their freedom.
Also on Wednesday, Chancellor Jerry Falwell, Jr., announced a relevant issue to the Constitution theme concerning a school principal in Florida being charged as a criminal for praying over a meal at a school function. He introduced Mathew D. Staver, dean of Liberty University School of Law, who spoke briefly about the case that he would be defending the next day, Thursday, Sept. 17 -- Constitution Day, the anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Constitution on Sept. 17, 1787. (To read more about the case, click here.)
|David Barton, founder of the pro-family organization WallBuilders, spoke at Monday's convocation.
Well-known author and evangelical David Barton kicked off the week at Monday's convocation. Barton is the Founder and President of WallBuilders, a national pro-family organization that seeks to encourage citizens to become involved with legislation to infuse values into their communities through the government. He also serves as a consultant to legislators and has participated in cases at the Supreme Court.
This year Barton was named by "Time Magazine" as one of America's 25 most influential evangelicals for his involvement with separation between church and state issues as well as his influential books about faith and government.
Wrapping up the week at Friday's convocation will be Herman Cain, Executive Officer and President of "THE New Voice Inc.," a business consulting company, and "head coach" of "Herminator's Intelligent Thinkers Movement" that works to put the American citizens back in control of government policies.
As the recipient of eight honorary doctorates, Cain has been influential in many political and business organizations. Cain is passionate about standing for what he believes and encouraging others to do the same through his many motivational speeches and radio talk show.
In conclusion of National Constitution Week, Liberty will host a forum following Friday's convocation to discuss how young people can make an impact in politics and ultimately make America a better place.


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John Boehner: Let Senate get 'off their ass' this time — House Speaker John Boehner told Republicans in a closed meeting Tuesday that the House doesn't need to pass a third sequester replacement bill before the "Senate gets off their ass and passes it once."
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The States Get the Bad News — In Kentucky, home of the Senate Republican leader, Mitch McConnell, residents woke up on Monday to news articles like these: Widespread government spending cuts that begin on Friday will cost 21,484 jobs in the state. A construction project at Fort Knox will come to a halt.
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Obama plan: Divide, conquer
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Monday, October 31, 2011
My Puppy: Organizing for Pet Emergencies
I have a cat named Puppy. When I first met him, he was a very skittish semi-feral cat — too scared to approach anyone. But as my neighbor and I walked around our neighborhood, he followed us up and down the streets — like a little puppy dog, I said. The name stuck.
Puppy obviously wanted to find himself a person, and he picked me. Over the years, he became much more socialized. While he was still primarily an outdoor cat, he'd come inside sometimes and cuddle with me. He hung around the yard a lot, especially as I made it cat-friendly; I even had custom-built cat houses to protect him from the elements.
If you follow me on Twitter, you'll know he wasn't eating well recently — and he just got diagnosed with feline large-cell gastrointestinal lymphoma, a particularly nasty type of kitty cancer. My vet removed the problem area, and it doesn't appear to have metastasized. Today he started chemo — but he's home now, curled up in my bed, eating OK and purring whenever I come and cuddle him. Please send good thoughts his way.
So how do you get organized for such a situation — a suddenly very sick pet? Here are the things that helped me:
1. Instant access to Puppy's medical history.
I scan all my cats' vet records and put them in Dropbox, so I have their history at my fingertips at all times.
2. A wonderful support network.
Besides my vets, who have been superb, I have:
- A fantastic neighbor who I could call to pick Puppy up at the vet when I got stuck in traffic and wasn't sure I'd get home in time.
- A friend who's a great dog trainer and also has lots of animal skills, who came over and helped me coax Puppy out from behind the bed when he was huddled there, out of reach.
- Lots of friends who support me with their kind messages, hugs (both in-person and virtual), little tidbits of practical advice, stories of other pets that did well with chemo, and introductions to other people who might be helpful. And they also just listen when I need to vent. And offer to help however they can.
And then there are all the folks who've posted helpful information on the Internet. I don't know those people, but I sure am grateful to everyone who took the time to share words of wisdom.
3. The right supplies.
Once I had to bring Puppy inside and keep him separate from the other two cats (so he doesn't get scared), I needed things like an extra litter box; I was really glad I already had one on hand. What I didn't have was an array of different foods to tempt Puppy to eat, but that was an easy thing to get.
4. The ability to say no.
Tonight is Halloween, which I usually look forward to; I really like seeing the kids in their costumes. But tonight I put my box of books — the treats I give instead of candy — on the front porch with a note saying I had a sick cat who needed peace and quiet, and to please just take a book or two. It seems to have worked just fine.
And I'm backing out of some evening engagements until things settle down a bit. I know that now, even more than normally, I need to protect my time and focus on the most important things: taking care of my cats; being there for my clients, family and friends; and taking care of myself. (And why is that last one always the hardest thing to do?)
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- JustGail said...
Sending hugs to Puppy and you. He's such a handsome kitty. And thanks for the reminder that our pets need their medical information easily accessable too.
Books instead of candy? Thats a new one to me. How many kids do you usually get at Halloween, and where do you get the books?
- November 1, 2011 at 6:38:00 AM PDT
- Ellen Joseph said...
Great post, Jeri. Sounds like you're doing all the right things in caring for Puppy and even yourself in the last item. I send you both lots of healing thoughts. oxo
- November 1, 2011 at 8:03:00 AM PDT
- Jeri Dansky said...
Thanks for the good thoughts and the hugs, JustGail and Ellen.
I read about the books a few years ago; this is my third year giving them out. For the past five years or so (predating the book-giving) my neighborhood has gotten very few children - maybe a dozen, maybe less. I got the books at a used bookstore where I already had a credit from selling books, and from cleaning out my own bookshelves.
- November 1, 2011 at 8:17:00 AM PDT
- Louise said...
I'm glad to hear the chemo is working and that you've narrowed your focus down to what is truly important right now.
Great post on organizing these resources in advance!
- November 1, 2011 at 8:52:00 AM PDT
- Claire Josefine said...
My love to both you and Puppy, too, Jeri! He's such a handsome hunk. And maybe it's hardest to care for yourself because you have such a giving heart that you automatically think of others first? Blessings all around, dear.
- November 1, 2011 at 9:21:00 AM PDT
- Jeri Dansky said...
A further suggestion, which came in an e-mail to me:
People who live in the country might want to keep things like extra litter, "tasty" food, Pedialyte (home treatment for dehydration), etc., in stock, because it isn't always easy to get to the store, especially in the winter when the weather can make travel difficult.
- November 1, 2011 at 9:23:00 AM PDT
- Cynthia Friedlob said...
So sorry to hear that Puppy has been ill. I hope for a very speedy recovery. Of course you're right that it's important to take care of yourself, too, so I hope you'll listen to your own good advice!
- November 1, 2011 at 10:11:00 PM PDT
- Jeri Dansky said...
Louise, Claire, Cynthia - thank you all so very much.
- November 2, 2011 at 12:14:00 AM PDT
- Oana said...
Puppy, get well soon! My 2 kitties (Cosette and Minouche) are purr-wishing you all the best!
- November 2, 2011 at 4:29:00 AM PDT
- Jeri Dansky said...
Thank you, Oana - and thank you to Cosette and Minouche.
- November 2, 2011 at 7:09:00 AM PDT
- Kristine said...
I've read your blog for the better part of the last year, but never commented. However I had pop out of lurkdom when I read your cat's name. I too once had a cat named Puppy. She was the best cat ever, loved to play with dogs. I hope yours recovers quickly.
I love to books instead of candy idea. I have many books that I'm decluttering, sadly though none are age-appropriate for those trick-or-treaters.
- November 6, 2011 at 12:28:00 PM PST
- Jeri Dansky said...
Kristine, thank you for de-lurking! I'm glad to hear I'm not the only one who ever named a cat Puppy. Mine has been doing well the last couple days, which makes me VERY happy.
And congratulations on the book decluttering! There are lots of ways to give books new homes.
- November 6, 2011 at 4:52:00 PM PST


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10 Essential Irish Rockers
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With a diverse cast of voices and music, Ireland's contributions to rock and roll have expanded the boundaries of the genre. Artists have acted as a force for change and forward thinking, while providing a record of tradition. Songwriters have delivered uniquely Irish narratives, though rich with universal themes and the human experience.
In the spirit of St. Patrick's Day, here are 10 essential Irish rockers.
Released in 1964 as the b-side to "Baby, Please Don't Go" (itself a smoldering cover of the Big Joe Williams' song), the Van Morrison–penned "Gloria" became a garage-rock classic, with artists such as the Doors, Jimi Hendrix and Patti Smith later covering it. Its three chords, speak-sing vocal delivery and indelible "G-L-O-R-I-A" chorus inspired legions of budding musicians and, along with "Here Comes the Night," gave the Belfast group among its first tastes of success.
Innovators steeped in tradition, Horslips emerged at the dawn of the 70s as a hard-rocking, prog-leaning, concept-album embracing band firmly rooted in the jigs, acoustic balladry, reels and instrumentation of their homeland's music. Based in Dublin, the Celtic rockers' "Dearg Doom" appeared on their 1973 album, The Táin, named for the Irish myth Táin Bó Cúailnge (The Cattle Raid of Cooley) and its hero Cúchulainn. The song's lyrics are rife with battle imagery built solidly around one of rock and roll's great riffs. The track ends with an explosive mix of typical rock and roll instrumentation alongside uilleann pipes, fiddle and tin whistle.
A blistering 11-plus minute blues-based showcase, Rory Gallagher's "Walk on Hot Coals" was among the highlights of his monumental live album, Irish Tour '74. Born in County Donegal and raised in Cork, Gallagher emerged as one of the most talented guitarists of his day. Beyond the inspired playing heard on the album was bravery: Gallagher and his band played at Belfast's Ulster Hall on the tour during one of the city's most violent periods – a time when most musicians refused to play there. The show was among those mined to compile Irish Tour and is captured in the film of the same name.
With charismatic frontman, Dublin son, singer and songwriter Phil Lynott spinning a raucous yarn with tales of how "The drink will flow and blood will spill" complemented by Scott Gorham and Brian Robertson's electrifying dual-lead guitar parts, "The Boys are Back in Town" remains one of rock and roll's great anthems. Released on 1976's Jailbreak album, the song can still be regularly heard everywhere from stadiums to movies to barroom jukeboxes.
Famed English DJ John Peel counted the Undertones' 1978 single "Teenage Kicks" among his favorite tracks of all time. In fact, when the influential Peel passed in 2004, lyrics from "Teenage Kicks" were included on his tombstone: "Teenage dreams, so hard to beat." Formed in Derry in Northern Ireland, the Undertones embraced a punk/new wave sound, though with their own signature brand of humor and lilt that played in bright contrast to the troubles that surrounded them at home. Clocking in under three minutes, with a catchy hook, chugging guitars and lead singer Feargal Sharkey's unmistakable voice, "Teenage Kicks" is a blast of adolescent anxiety.
A long opening riff gives way to a rousing punk bash with SLF's singer Jake Burns barking the lyrics more like a drill sergeant than a vocalist. Released in 1979, the song's aesthetic is fitting, reflecting on the tumultuous everyday life in Northern Ireland amid warring IRA and Unionist factions. "Take a look where you're livin' / You got the Army on your street / And the RUC dog of repression / Is barking at your feet / Is this the kind of place you wanna live?" Such lyrics captured the frustration and despondency of the time, but also projected the notion of seeking out "an Alternative Ulster" for oneself rather than simply crying out against those in power.
An epic cut from Morrison's 1979 release Into the Music, "And the Healing has Begun" wonderfully encapsulated the singers' soul-searching spirituality and had many echoes of the introspective – if idiosyncratic – soundscapes of 1968's Astral Weeks, to wit "Cyprus Avenue." Morrison's emoting finds an ideal foil in the arrangement's prominent, lively viola.
The Pogues channeled legendary hell raiser and hoarse-throated frontman Shane MacGowan's Irish heritage and the musical stylings and instruments of Ireland into a feral, original and punk-infused whirlwind. Released in 1988, If I Should Fall From Grace with God's title track took MacGowan's howling and gift for colorful language (in this case, a poetic recounting of historic oppression and religious conflict affecting the Irish; "This land was always ours / Was the proud land of our fathers / It belongs to us and them / Not to any of the others") and married it to an uptempo number whose melody is guided along by a host of trad instruments, accordion and banjo among them.
Not long after the four lads from Dublin changed their name from Feedback to The Hype to U2 in the late 70s, they were releasing their debut album Boy in 1980. "I Will Follow" was the album's lead track and became an underground, college radio sensation, introducing fans worldwide to singer Bono's impassioned vocal style, The Edge's singular guitar licks, Adam Clayton's driving basslines and Larry Mullen's frenetic drumming. Decades later, it remains a staple of the group's live show.
Dublin-born Sinéad O'Connor helped set a new standard for women in rock. Her deeply personal lyrics, shaved head, deliberately unflattering clothing and unwavering, outspoken – often controversial – convictions helped further assert herself as a female artist, soundly distancing herself from any stereotypical trappings of the genre. While her stirring cover of Prince's "Nothing Compares 2 U" gets much of the attention from 1990's I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got, "The Emperor's New Clothes" stands out as a driving rock groove that churns with O'Connor's confessional lyrics delivered in her uniquely powerful yet tender way.


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Several news outlets are reporting the NHL and NHLPA have reached agreement on a framework to end the lockout and commence the 2012(?)-2013 season. Both Commissioner Gary Bettman and NHLPA head Donald Fehr confirmed the tentative deal this morning.
Contractual language needs to be finalized and votes need to be taken, but teams should start conducting abbreviated training camps, presumably, within the next couple of weeks.
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The Compact of Sorcerers, a brotherhood sworn to guard the wall between the human world and the demon realm, have relied only on one another for centuries. But now there's a traitor in their midst…
Struggling medical student Clea Masters knows she's unique. Ever since her parents' death, she's been kept safe by an inexplicable force inside her that knocks back any threat. But when a demon attacks her, Clea is launched into a dangerous world she never knew existed. Her only ally is a lethal, seductive man who arouses a hunger stronger than anything she has ever imagined…
Compact of Sorcerers member Ciarran D'Arbois will not let harm befall Clea. In her, he sees a strength he admires and a body he longs to caress. Yet demons are determined to break down the portal Ciarran has sworn to protect, using Clea as their key. Now as a rogue sorcerer leads the enemy ever closer, Ciarran and Clea have only one hope. Both must surrender to their darkest passions–and unleash their most dangerous, untested deisres.
DEMON'S KISS–Which is more deadly, his passion or his power?
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Moving so fast it made her gasp, Ciarran rose and came to stand in front of her, his muscled body towering over her as he closed his hand around Clea's upper arm and drew her to her feet. A jolt of excitement and electricity sizzled through her, leaving her breath coming in short, sharp huffs through her parted lips.
"Christe," he said, his eyes dark and hot. Heavy-lidded.
He dragged her up against his solid body, heat and power swirling around them like a storm. A thrill shot along her veins, reckless exhilaration that burned away common sense and reason. All she wanted was his kiss, the taste of him, rich and warm on her tongue.
Catching her chin between his gloved fingers, he tipped her face and brought his mouth to hers, a light brush of his lips, and then his tongue touched her, making her wet. Clea arched into him, a whimper of pure feminine pleasure pouring from her as he pushed inside and kissed her deeply, lips and tongue and teeth, a little rough, a little urgent, and so hot she felt singed. He was inside her, the luscious velvety stroke of his tongue, sliding into her, tasting her.
Oh, God, his mouth. The way he moved it on hers, the heat of it, the carnal pleasure.
She sucked him deeper, her fingers twining in the long silky strands of his hair, and she was half crazy with wanting him, a burning hunger gliding through her, pooling between her thighs into an ache so strong it bordered on pain.
Dimly, she was aware of his light, his power, and hers, that thing inside her, coiling up, weaving from her into him, and him into her, joining them, a sharing as sensual as their kiss. And then she felt something else, a slow hiss of menace, something dark, something dangerous, slithering through him, a whisper of movement like a shark in still waters. Breaking the connection, she jerked back, eyes wide, and clamped her fingers around the chair back, certain she would collapse but for its solid support.
Chest heaving, she stared at him in confusion.
"What—" She couldn't ask, didn't know what to ask.
He looked down at her, eyes hard and bright, his breath coming harsh and fast. Swallowing, he backed up a step, his gaze shifting to his leather-gloved hand as he turned it slowly palm up, then palm down.
Power arced between them, and then he pulled it back, leashing his magic. She knew it, sensed it, felt him slamming a door against her.
"Perhaps you asked the wrong question, Clea," he said, his voice rough. "You asked what I am." His gorgeous face grew deadly earnest, and his eyes, his beautiful, long lashed, iridescent eyes watched her with a wary respect. "The better question might be, what exactly are you?"
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I'm trying to do a simple system backup (with cpio or tar), and I was looking for what I need to back up and found this question. The answer was basically, "it depends on what you're running on your machine".
If there is a disk failure, I want to easily get my server running again without having to reinstall a lot of things. I'm using a web server and a fair amount of 3rd party programs. I'm thinking I'll back up everything except the absolutely unnecessary.
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