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Waterstone's is set to launch an ereader in spring next year as it looks to take on the Amazon Kindle and its phenomenal ebook selling success.
Details of what company will make the hardware and exactly when the gadget will hit the shelves are few and far between, but the company's MD, James Daunt, told Radio 4 that the ereader project was "well down the planning line".
"We in Waterstone's need to offer you a digital reader which is at least as good, and preferably substantially better, than that of our internet rival, and you will have a much better buying experience purchasing your books through us," said Daunt.
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He also explained that the company wants to emulate the success of Barnes & Noble's Nook in the US, which he reckons has managed to claw back book buyers from Amazon's all-encompassing Kindle by linking it with their physical stores.
The Amazon Kindle has proven very popular with readers, and Amazon announced in May that it now sells more Kindle books through Amazon.com than print books.
But with the Kindle approaching its fourth generation – likely to take the form of a tablet rather than a pure ereader – has Waterstones left it too late to compete?
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Homebrewing Beer with Specialty Grains
If all the beer-making grain in the world was exactly the same, very few unique beer styles would exist. Because grain (mostly barley) is responsible for providing beer with much of its color, flavor, and texture, adding specialty grains to your beer recipe goes a long way toward changing your beer's character.
Specialty grains — barley, wheat, oats, rye, and so on — are grains added in order to get special characteristics. They're not used as a substitute for malt extract, but rather as an enhancement.
Specialty grains are
Kilned (roasted) to various degrees of roastedness after they've been malted (in some cases, unmalted and still-wet malted grain are kilned as well)
Added to give the malt extract the following:
A variety of visual, aromatic, and taste enhancements
Head-retaining and body-building (the beer's body, not yours) proteins and dextrins
A few steeping pointers for homebrewing
In a 5-gallon batch, you don't need much grain to create a noticeable effect. Depending on the grain, quantities of as little as a quarter pound are detectable. For measurement conversions, 1 cup of cracked grain equals approximately 1/4 pound; hence, 1 pound of grain fills 4 cups.
Specialty grains aren't normally added directly to the brew pot. And like all other grains in the brewing business, they should never be boiled; they're meant to be steeped in hot water just long enough for them to yield their goods — 20 to 30 minutes should be enough.
In order to capture as much of the grain flavor as possible, be sure to sparge the grain — sparging is pouring hot water through the grain in the strainer (and into the brew pot) until the water runs clear. About a half-gallon of water should do the trick.
Types of specialty grains
Here are the most common specialty grains and their typical uses:
Black malt: Black malt is malt that's been roasted to such a high degree that all malt flavor and aroma have been burned off. Black malt is typically used in Schwarzbier, Porter, and Stout.
Chocolate malt: Chocolate malt is malt that's been roasted to a dark brown color, retaining a hint of its malt character. This malt is used in Brown Ales and Bock Beers, among others.
Crystal malt: Crystal malt is named for the kilning procedure that crystallizes the caramel-like sugars inside the still-moist grain.
Roasted barley: Because this barley isn't malted before it's kilned, it isn't called a malt. This dark brown grain gives a rich, roasted, coffee-like aroma and flavor and is used primarily in Stouts.
Biscuit malt: Biscuit malt is a lightly kilned grain that's primarily used in Pale Ales and several brands of red beer. It smells and tastes a bit like toasted bread; it can also give a beer a nutty quality.
You shouldn't mill highly roasted grains. Because they're somewhat brittle, they have a tendency to crumble during the milling procedure, and that fine, dark grain powder should be avoided because it creates a harsh flavor in the beer.
With the ability to add color and flavor to your beer by using specialty grains, you no longer need to buy amber or dark extracts to make amber or dark beers; you can make them all with light malt extract.
In fact, after you're comfortable using specialty grains, you're better off deriving these colors and flavors from grain anyway; the taste difference is appreciable, and it's more authentic-tasting. You have more control over the taste and color by using real grain any day than by using premade extract.


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JACKSONVILLE – Mark Brunell initially had little idea what to expect from his Jaguars career.
He had dreams when he arrived via trade as a 24-year-old in 1995 – inexperienced in the ways of the NFL even for third-year veteran.
He had hopes. He had goals.
More became reality than didn't, but something Brunell said he never imagined, hoped for or dreamed of occurred Tuesday morning, when Jaguars President Mark Lamping announced the former quarterback would be the third player inducted into The Pride of the Jaguars.
"It's a great honor," Brunell said during a Tuesday press conference at EverBank Field, during which he thanked his wife Stacy, Jaguars Owner Shad Khan, Lamping, former teammates, current General Manager David Caldwell and the Jaguars' organization.
"This is real special. The passing records, they get broken eventually. The other individual awards, the big games, sometimes get forgotten, but the opportunity to be in the Pride – that lives on."
Brunell will be inducted into the Pride of the Jaguars December 15 during halftime of the Jaguars' home game against the Buffalo Bills at EverBank Field.
"It never has been a question whether or not Mark belonged in there," Lamping said. "It was only a question of when."
Brunell will join former Jaguars left tackle Tony Boselli and former running back Fred Taylor. Former Jaguars Owners Wayne and Delores Weaver also are in the Pride.
"It's a huge honor, because it means what you did in your career is being recognized at a very high level by the organization you did it for," said Boselli, a close friend of Brunell's since their playing days with the Jaguars from 1995-2002.
"I wasn't going to miss this; I'm very excited he's going up there," Boselli said, adding with a laugh, "although I won't be able to hang it over his head anymore that I'm up there and he's not. I'll remind him I was first, but then he'll remind me the only reason I was first is he played longer than I did. We'll go back and forth."
On a serious note, Boselli said Brunell very much deserved the honor.
"I wanted him up there as soon as possible, because I know what he meant to this team, to this organization and to this town," Boselli said. "He quarterbacked some of the greatest in this franchise's history. He deserves to be up there and I wanted him up there."
Brunell, who played 19 NFL seasons, played for the Jaguars from 1995-2003, emerging as a starter during the team's 1995 expansion season months after being acquired in a trade with Green Bay, the team that drafted him in the fifth round of the 1993 NFL Draft.
Brunell led the Jaguars to their first victory on October 1, 1995 – 18 years to the day of Tuesday's announcement. Brunell came off the bench in the fourth quarter of that game, throwing a 15-yard pass to Desmond Howard for a 17-16 Jaguars victory over the Houston Oilers at the Astrodome in Houston, Texas.
Brunell became the permanent starter after the victory, and then quarterbacked the team during its most extended run of success, playing in three Pro Bowls – following the 1996, 1998 and 1999 seasons – and leading the team to AFC Central titles in 1998 and 1999 with playoff appearances following the 1996-1999 seasons.
Brunell arrived in Jacksonville not having started a game in two NFL seasons. He started 117 of 120 career games with the team, completing 2,184 of 3,616 passes for 25,698 yards and 144 touchdowns with 86 interceptions. He led the NFL in passing yards in 1996 and was the Pro Bowl Most Valuable Player in 1997.
"I just wanted a chance to compete and get on the field, and see if I was good enough to make it in this league," Brunell said. "Things worked out early on. I was allowed a chance to get on the field. While we weren't very good (in 1995), we did some good things.
"I never envisioned this moment. That's why it's so special. You walk into the stadium and see Tony's name, Fred's name, the Weavers – it's pretty cool to me. It's very special."
The Jaguars played in the AFC Championship Game following the 1996 and 1999 seasons, and perhaps Brunell's most memorable moment came in the 1996 postseason.
In the AFC Divisional Playoff that season, the Jaguars beat the Denver Broncos, 30-27. The team won its final five games of the season to qualify for the playoffs as a Wild Card entrant and was a 14-point underdog against Denver. Brunell and the Jaguars that day became a national story, with Brunell passing for 245 yards and two touchdowns and running for 44 yards. His 29-yard scramble on a late drive set up a game-clinching touchdown pass to Jimmy Smith.
"I still hear about Denver a lot, usually when I go visit my family in Colorado," Brunell said with a smile. "I hear about that pass to Jimmy (Smith) or that scramble, and that's pretty much it."
Brunell on Tuesday also talked about then-Jaguars Head Coach Tom Coughlin, saying he appreciated Coughlin far more after playing for him than during their days together in Jacksonville.
"Part of that was experiencing what it was like to have other head coaches," Brunell said. "He was tough to play for, and he was demanding. But you knew exactly where you stood and you knew what his expectations were, and if you didn't meet those expectations he was going to let you know, which is not a bad thing.
"Players didn't like going down the hall. They didn't like that very much but there was no gray area. You knew that if you weren't meeting his expectation and if you weren't performing at the level that you should have been performing at he was going to let you know. And it was great."
Brunell became a free agent following the 2003 season, playing four seasons with the Washington Redskins, two with the New Orleans Saints and his final two with the New York Jets.
He and his family returned to Jacksonville following his retirement. He is now the head football coach at Episcopal School of Jacksonville, and worked this season on the Jaguars' preseason television broadcasts. He will serve as an analyst for ESPN following Episcopal's season.
"We had a tough time leaving, because in my mind I wanted to be here for the rest of my career," Brunell said. "That didn't happen. We played with a few different teams after Jacksonville, but couldn't wait to get back. This has been home for us."
Brunell said he still values the bond formed between the players and the city and the team's fans in those early days of the franchise.
"It was young, and the city was thrilled to have a franchise here," Brunell said. "And quite frankly, we were all thrilled to get a chance to play."
Brunell also on Tuesday recalled the day of his trade to Jacksonville, and said while he and his family were initially uncertain about where they were headed, he soon enough learned that he actually was headed home.
"I said, 'Sweetheart, we got traded to Jacksonville,'" Brunell said. "She said, 'Where's Jacksonville?' But not only were we thankful to go from Wisconsin to Florida, we didn't realize how good of a deal it was going to be to be part of the Jacksonville community. Within months, we fell in love with this place.
"That is my greatest memory, just the opportunity to be part of this community."


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Morris Architects Joins Huitt-Zollars
DALLAS, Jan. 14, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Huitt-Zollars is pleased to announce that, as of December 31, 2012, the firm of Morris Architects has become an operating entity of Huitt-Zollars, Inc. "This transaction will significantly diversify our building design capabilities," said Bob Zollars, founder and CEO of Huitt-Zollars. "We are committed in the coming years to providing a truly integrated, balanced offering that delivers quality architectural and engineering services to both new and existing clients."
Morris, which will continue to provide services under its current name and leadership, is entering its 75th year of continuous practice as an architectural, interior design, landscape architecture, and planning firm. Morris' current headquarters is located in Houston, where they are ranked in the top ten largest architectural firms by The Houston Business Journal "Book of Lists." Other office locations are in Orlando, Florida and Los Angeles, California. Morris' primary markets include Commercial Development, Corporate Offices, Higher Education, Health Care, Entertainment, and Hospitality. Morris is well known for its dedication to design excellence, with numerous national and local design awards from organizations including the Boston Society of Architects, the American Institute of Architects Houston Chapter, the American Society of Landscape Architects, and the Texas Society of Architects. Among their largest current commissions is the design of the new 1,000 room Marriott Marquis convention center hotel in Houston.
"Our current clients will find our commitment to service unchanged, and we are excited about the opportunities this presents for extending our market sector expertise and design skills to new cities, new clients, and new markets," said Chris Hudson, former CEO of Morris, now Senior Vice President and co-leader of Huitt-Zollars' Buildings practice group.
Huitt-Zollars is a full-service design firm, headquartered in Dallas, Texas with 16 additional offices located throughout the United States.
About Huitt-Zollars, Inc.
Huitt-Zollars, Inc. is a multi-discipline firm with extensive expertise in planning, design, program management, and construction management. For additional information about Huitt-Zollars, Inc. you can reference www.huitt-zollars.com.
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Marc Caputo: Charlie Crist — promoter-in-chief
The Charlie Crist charm offensive vexes Gov. Rick Scott.
Month after month, poll after poll has shown Florida voters generally favor Crist and don't really like Scott. The governor currently trails the Democrat by about 5 or so percentage points.
To change that, Scott wants to spend upward of $100 million, much of it on an ad campaign to persuade voters that they're wrong on two counts: about him and about his rival.
That's a tough sell.
Right now, to the degree Crist and Scott resemble ad products, the former governor is a more-trusted political brand than the current one. Though financially outgunned, Crist does a better job promoting himself, seeking out the news. Scott runs the other way.
Just look at Crist's schedule the past three weeks as he promoted his new book, The Party's Over: Comedy Central's Colbert Report, CNN's Piers Morgan Live, MSNBC's Morning Joe, FOX's O'Reilly Factor and HBOs Real Time with Bill Maher.
On Tuesday, it was real time with Esteban Wood.
He's a 15-year-old student at Gulliver Preparatory School who came to a Books & Books signing event Tuesday on South Beach.
"Wanna take a selfie?" Crist asked after meeting him at a nearby restaurant.
Esteban clicked away. He later got his book signed.
Crist didn't have to spend time with a teen who can't vote. But his mom and dad do. And that's Crist. He's always selling his political brand on cable news, in bookstores, in newspapers, at rallies or even in elevators.
In 1998, while covering Crist at a fundraiser at the Registry Hotel in Naples, I remember how the then-U.S. Senate candidate tried to get the vote of a housekeeper as they rode in an elevator. He introduced himself. She didn't speak any English. He didn't care. He shook her hand, thanked her and moved on.
Crist, then a Republican, lost that race.
This year, Crist is no lock to win. His big lead will evaporate as more Republicans come home to Scott along with conservative independents.
If past elections are any guide, the winner will prevail by 2 percentage points, at most. Don't be surprised by a recount-requiring squeaker.
Scott's money — he's independently wealthy and furiously raising tens of millions of dollars — will go a long way to shaping this race. Crist hopes to have $50 million to spend, half of what Scott will have. Crist's knack for getting free media coverage helps even out the odds a little more.
Crist still has to get past little-known Democrat Nan Rich in the Aug. 26 primary before he starts spending serious money.
Meantime, some Republicans are worried Scott hasn't spent enough so far on ads to re-define himself and Crist. Expect that to start within the coming weeks as the Scott ad campaign ramps up more.
About the same time, Scott will have more of the spotlight because the regular 60-day lawmaking session starts March 4.
Crist undoubtedly will find a way to make news. Sometimes, his opponents help him to do it.
The state GOP is following Crist to each book signing across the state and picketing him. In doing so, though, Republicans are raising awareness about Crist. Some people stopped in for book signings after seeing the protestors. And conflict is almost a guarantee for news media coverage.
And that means coverage for Crist.
Crist seemed to love it when he saw the state's Republican Party chairman, Lenny Curry, in Orlando.
"Lenny!" he said, running over and slapping him on the shoulder.
Before a Tallahassee book signing, Crist said on Twitter: "Hey my friend @lennycurry, I understand you are doing book tour with me. Let me know if you need a ride. See you soon. Charlie."
That's a type of media savvy and stuntsmanship that money can't buy.


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Week 17 NFL picks: Eagles, Bears have edge in division title games
Welcome to the final week of the 2013 NFL regular season. Eight teams already know their season will extend into the playoffs. Four more hope to join them to brighten their holiday weeks.
In the NFC, the belated Christmas gifts to fans are division title games in the East and North that double as two bonus playoff games. It's just the beginning to the most wonderful time of the football year. ( All times ET )
MORE: Week 17 power rankings | PHOTOS: Year in Review | Playoff picture
Game of the Week
Philadelphia Eagles at Dallas Cowboys (8:30 p.m. Sunday, NBC) . Tony Romo or Kyle Orton? There's no doubt Dallas used gamesmanship with Romo's injury status all week, trying to keep Philadelphia guessing who will be its starting quarterback. That ended Friday with news of Romo's season-ending back surgery .
The big concern, however, is neither Romo nor Orton can play defense against an Eagles offense that's clicking in every which way.
This isn't the same Eagles' offense the Cowboys beat 17-3 in Week 7. In winning six of the past seven games, the Eagles have averaged a Chip Kelly-like 34.2 points per game. Nick Foles is in full throttle as their quarterback and LeSean McCoy already has put away the NFL rushing title. It took a while for everything to jell, but the results have become the explosive, balance, quick-strike attack you would expect from Kelly. The bonus is that the defense, under Billy Davis, keeps improving as a pass rush and coverage group with every week, too.
The Cowboys have been pretty much the same team since Week 1: inconsistent. Romo, go figure, has been the steadiest force. Otherwise, there's been the unbalanced play-calling on offense (too few vs. too many Dez Bryant targets, two few vs. two many DeMarco Murray touches) and defense (big plays allowed vs. big takeaways made). While the Eagles are peaking, the Cowboys are middling. Kelly is a keeper; it's looking more like Jason Garrett isn't. Prediction: Eagles 34, Cowboys 24 | Video preview | Tucker: Decision on Garrett should already be made
Rivalry of the Week
Green Bay Packers at Chicago Bears (4:25 p.m. Sunday, FOX) . Aaron Rodgers or Matt Flynn? Stop if you've heard this before: The big concern is neither Rodgers ( who is back and ready to start ) nor Flynn can play defense. Clay Matthews can for the Packers, but he's not healthy. Offensively, their best way to attack the Bears, with the running game, is hampered by rookie Eddie Lacy's ankle injury. The Packers have been the equal opportunity sieve against run and pass, and the Bears just have the healthier options to take a shootout on their home field.
Chicago has better chances of containing and forcing a key turnover, while Green Bay can't handle Matt Forte, Brandon Marshall, Alshon Jeffery and Martellus Bennett. Let's remember that having no Randall Cobb and Jermichael Finley also has limited the Packers' offensive potential. The Bears' playoff stay may be short, but they'll march on from here. Bears 31, Packers 27 | Video preview
Lock of the Week
New Orleans Saints over Tampa Bay Buccaneers (4:25 p.m. Sunday, FOX) . The Saints have lost three straight road games, losing their shot at both a home game and a bye in the playoffs. This will be a reminder why they'll be ruing the missed opportunity. The Bucs, whom they beat in Tampa way back in Week 2, will come out feisty and physical in what could be Greg Schiano's last game, but look for the Saints to return to their fast and furious selves in the Superdome. With it comes a wild card and needed final tuneup for Drew Brees. Saints 38, Buccaneers 14 | Video preview
Upset of the Week
Arizona Cardinals over San Francisco 49ers (4:25 p.m. Sunday, FOX) . The 49ers needed to close out Candlestick on a high note on Monday night, because they faced the prospect of their playoff hopes drying up in the desert against the red hot Big Red. It's a short week in a tough environment, as San Francisco already has clinched a playoff berth with still a long shot at the No. 1, Arizona needs this game more for its survival. The Cards can do their part, riding their pass defense and running game to go .500 in the tough NFC West, but unfortunately the Saints can slam the door in the same late-afternoon window. Cardinals 16, 49ers 13 | Video preview
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Rest of the Week
Baltimore Ravens at Cincinnati Bengals (1 p.m. Sunday, CBS) . When this game kicks off, the Bengals can still get the AFC's No. 2 seed over New England. That's bad news for up-and-down Baltimore, battling to punch a ticket for its Super Bowl defense. Don't expect Cincy, 7-0 at home, to give in to its division rivalswhen Cincinnati has a chance to deliver the knockout punch. As expected, the Bengals took over the division from the Ravens with more offensive pop and a less transitional defense. The bonus is putting the champs on the ropes. Bengals 23, Ravens 20 | Video preview
Carolina Panthers at Atlanta Falcons (1 p.m. Sunday, FOX) . The Falcons will fall from 13-3 NFC South champions to 4-12 as the Panthers are crowned the new class of the division. Showing the potential at 7-9 last season, Carolina is about to break through to 12-4 with a dominant defense and the next elite QB, Cam Newton . They're not fans of the Falcons, and after the chippiness, Newton, a Georgia native, will have his sweetest NFL moment (so far) by exploiting Atlanta's defense and outdueling Matt Ryan. Panthers 27, Falcons 20 | Video preview
Cleveland Browns at Pittsburgh Steelers (1 p.m. Sunday, CBS) . Unless all heck breaks loose with Baltimore, Miami and San Diego all losing, Pittsburgh will run out of time in it's late playoff push. For how much their offense has been scrutinized, it's the triplets of Ben Roethlisberger, Le'Veon Bell and Antonio Brown that have tried to lift them over struggling defense. The Browns are down to one consistent difference-making playmaker, Josh Gordon, but that's not enough to outscore the Steelers at Heinz Field. Steelers 34, Browns 17 | Video preview
Detroit Lions at Minnesota Vikings (1 p.m. Sunday, FOX) . Will this be the last game for head coaches Jim Schwartz and Leslie Frazier, despite the Lions and Vikings' recent wild-card trips to the playoffs? It seems inevitable for Schwartz, as Detroit will drop from 6-3 to 7-9 here. The Vikings have found something offensively beyond Adrian Peterson, but even with Matt Cassel leading a passing boom, they are still catching up to what their defense gives up. As they will sound the horn in the Metrodome for the last time, they will light it up with fewer mistakes in one last dome shootout. Vikings 34, Lions 30 | Video preview
Houston Texans at Tennessee Titans (1 p.m. Sunday, CBS) . The Texans have lost 13 consecutive games, and if it weren't for huge rallies in Weeks 1 and 2, they would be winless. The Titans were the last team they beat, but given how the season has gone since a 2-0 start, signs don't point to a sweep. Interim coach Wade Phillips has seen his defense come apart, and injuries have kept the offense from finding the needed punch. Look for Tennessee to dominate with pass defense, and finish off Houston with rushing offense. Titans 24, Texans 13 | Video preview
Jacksonville Jaguars at Indianapolis Colts (1 p.m. Sunday, CBS) . The Colts can still jump Cincinnati and New England for the AFC's No. 2 seed, so that will give Andrew Luck and Chuck Pagano enough motivation to keep building the team's momentum for next week's home playoff game. Luck's getting help from Donald Brown and the run at the right time, and Pagano should like what his 3-4 defense is doing against the pass. That should all come together against the banged-up, road-weary Jaguars. Colts 27, Jaguars 10 | Video preview
New York Jets at Miami Dolphins (1 p.m. Sunday, CBS) . The Dolphins didn't match up well with Buffalo, but New York doesn't match up well with the Dolphins. Miami's defense, with Cameron Wake and Brent Grimes is built to frustrate a rookie passer such as Geno Smith. The Jets have trouble covering speedy, quick targets, allowing Tannehill to rebound from the Bills blanking. Joe Philbin should get coach of the year consideration for a potential playoff berth. Rex Ryan deserves to remain coach of the Jets next year for his work with limited personnel. Dolphins 20, Jets 17 | Video preview
Washington Redskins at New York Giants (1 p.m. Sunday, FOX) . Welcome back to the NFC East, competitive enough to have the past two division champions battle in a meaningless game. It's been a trying 2013 for two-time Super Bowl winning coaches Tom Coughlin and Mike Shanahan, but only the latter will be fired. Coughlin and Eli Manning both can move on from a forgettable season with a good finish with a chance to rebound in 2014. While Shanahan and Robert Griffin III are headed toward a breakup, the Redskins have one more defensive breakdown before this is year is finished. Giants 24, Redskins 10 | Video preview
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Buffalo Bills at New England Patriots (4:25 p.m. Sunday, CBS) . Here we go again. Tom Brady and Bill Belichick, despite all of the Patriots' offensive and defensive injuries, have the team in the familiar place as AFC contenders. A win here secures the No. 2 seed and a bye, the second-best position in a weak conference. The Bills can make it interesting for their rivals with their pass rush against Brady, but even without Rob Gronkowski, the Patriots have the advantage with the better of the teams' two receiving corps. Patriots 30, Bills 17 | Video preview
Denver Broncos at Oakland Raiders (4:25 p.m. Sunday, CBS) . Peyton Manning has his record 51 touchdowns, and can drive for 55 without much effort against a Raiders' shoddy pass defense he already picked apart once. Given Oakland already tried to keep up with him with Terrelle Pryor and failed, the Broncos' road to the No. 1 seed doesn't get any easier. They should win this one running away, getting their running game rolling and giving Manning a chance to get some needed extended rest. Broncos 45, Raiders 17 | Video preview
Kansas City Chiefs at San Diego Chargers (4:25 p.m. Sunday, CBS) . The Chiefs, the No. 5 seed in the AFC, can afford to rest any starters who are banged up, and that means pretty much everyone. That gives a huge break to the wild-card fighting Chargers, who already ripped the Chiefs' near full strength defense at Arrowhead. If the Ravens and Dolphins falter in the early-game window, Philip Rivers can help San Diego take full advantage to join Kansas City in the playoffs. If the Chargers fall short with this win they will look back on a lot of close losses. Chargers 27, Chiefs 14 | Video preview
St. Louis Rams at Seattle Seahawks (4:25 p.m. Sunday, FOX) . The Seahawks were shocked at home by Arizona, and they know if that happens against anyone again in the playoffs, their great Super Bowl hopes will come to an abrupt end. So in addition to finishing their quest for the NFC's top seed, they need to rediscover their CenturyLink field dominance before a playoff layoff. The Rams just fell short against them in Week 8, but their limited offense will be overwhelmed by the noise and super-charged defense in Seattle. Seahawks 34, Rams 16 | Video preview
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Season-to-date record: 147-92 (plus that pesky tie)
Locks record: 13-3
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The last few months have been rather turbulent in memory land. Several new modules have been introduced to the market, some of which are quite revolutionary. Of course, OCZ could not fall behind, and has introduced a new top end memory module with a totally new design, and we spent some quality time with it, can it beat our reigning overclocking champ?


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I've been in plenty of situations where I needed to mix up a bowl of something but there was no power available: kitchens where plugging in one more appliance would throw a breaker, places that just didn't have power, and even RVs where running a mixer just wasn't an option. Whether you're living off the grid or just not able to reach an outlet, however, there is an alternative to an electric mixer: the Dual Speed Hand-Crank Mixer. This mixer is built by an Amish craftsman and requires less effort than mixing by hand. Just by turning the hand-crank, you can get professional results.
The Dual Speed Hand-Crank Mixer has a sturdy 4-quart plastic bowl with a splash cover guard cover that sits on top of an aluminum casting housing. It's built to last even if you're using it on a daily basis. The mixer weighs 21.25 pounds, so it isn't exactly portable. It comes with both a dough hook and twin beating whisks. You can choose what speed to mix at–high or low–although you don't have to crank any harder for high speed. The Dual Speed Hand-Crank Mixer is available for $650.


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Pride and La Jaula
Check this band out!
The Alibi is throwing a totally amazing Pride party at Casa Esencia, and some of my mysterious friends are playing. Three of the best (and most fun, and good looking) musicians around have formed the band La Jaula, and they're going to sex it up on Wednesday, June 8. The group is hard to catch, often playing underground cabarets or house parties, but the members have agreed to appear at the Alibi Pride event in all their full glory.
They perform Cuban boleros, Argentinian tangos, Mexican ballads and more, while playing characters that are sultry and funny.
La Jaula goes on pretty early—around 7:30 p.m. or 8—and you want to eat the delicious food from Standard Diner and Rodeo Grill before it's gone anyway, so come at the beginning of the party.
Wednesday, June 8 at 7:00pm - June 9 at 12:00am
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The stereotype: Younger Americans no longer visit public libraries and have all but abandoned paper books in favor of digital media.
Reality check: Young Americans are actually more likely than older Americans to have read a printed book in the past year and are more likely than their elders to use a library.
Those are the somewhat surprising findings of a new study released Tuesday by the Pew Research Center's Internet and American Life Project.
"Younger Americans' reading habits and library use are still anchored by the printed page," report co-author Kathryn Zickuhr said in a statement.
"Some of this stems from the demands of school or work, yet some likely lies in their current personal preferences. And this group's priorities and expectations for libraries likewise reflect a mix of traditional and technological services."
There's no surprise that nearly all of the people surveyed ages 16 to 29 were online and were more likely than older patrons to use a library's computers and other technology.
However, 75 percent of those younger Americans have read a printed book in the past year, compared to 64 percent of older adults. And 85 percent of 16 and 17 year olds have read at least one printed book in the past year.
Most Americans under 30 believe it is "very important" for libraries to keep librarians and printed books instead of replacing them with automated and online services, the study said. Only 23 percent favored moving book stacks to make room for tech centers and meeting rooms.
Moreover, 60 percent of younger patrons said they visit libraries because they were quiet places to read, study, watch or listen to media, compared to only 45 percent of library patrons aged 30 and over, the study said.
Meanwhile, 44 percent of library patrons under 30 have used a library's computers, Internet access, compared with 27 percent of those older than 30.
And 67 percent of younger patrons said they were interested in a digital media lab, where visitors can create and upload new digital content.
The report can be found here: http://libraries.pewinternet.org/2013/06/25/younger-americans-library-services/


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The iPhone 6 release date this 2014 inches closer as more clues that suggest of exciting device capabilities and killer features continue to surface, the latest of which is the pics showing off the dummy representation of the actual device.
What Australian blogger Sonny Dickson shared, according to MacRumors, is how the two iPhones would look like sitting together. The images uploaded by Dickson painted a clear picture of the handsets' front and back panel, which took a page from the iPhone 5S design language save for the mock up's curved corners.
But while the pictures do not confirm what the iPhones will be and the impressive things they can do upon hitting the market, the list below offers a clearer prospect of the things to expect out of the iPhone retail box later in the year.
4.7-inch and 5.5-inch iPhones
Clearly, the Dickson photos subscribe to the swirling speculations that Apple is upsizing the next iPhone and the device will in fact come in two sizes. The 4.7-inch model will supposedly replace the 4-inch iPhone 5S while the 5.5-inch build will become the first Apple phablet and therefore will slug it out with the fourth Samsung hybrid phone - the Galaxy Note 4.
Tough and slim
Reports were rife in recent months that Apple will use Liquid metal as the dominant material for iPhone casing, which will make the device not only easier to mold to the desired form but also virtually indestructible.
And thanks also to Liquid metal plus the likelihood that the next iPhone will ditch the 3.5mm audio port in favor of Lightning universal connectivity, the smartphone will be the thinnest iPhone ever with one superb bonus - on-board smart features.
Sapphire coating
Last week, sapphire got some form of confirmation that it will be a part of the iPhone 6 debut, likely as glass cover for the device's screen and coating for its body to keep it looking new the whole time it is operational.
iOS 8
When Apple unveiled iOS 8 at the start of the month, the tech giant quashed any lingering doubt that the software will power the 2014 iPhones into life on rollout time.
iWatch integration
Analysts are convinced that the iPhone 6 will be introduced with a companion wearable to push for a healthier mobile lifestyle and experience for millions of Apple fans. Enter the iWatch, which is rumored to pair with the iPhone for its killer features plus its own share of stand-alone functionalities.
Longer-lasting iPhone battery
Reports coming out about the iPhone 6 were silent on the possibility of massive battery upgrades to keep the device running for longer hours in a single charge. However, there were strong indications that the iOS 8 upgrade and the power-efficient A8 processing chip will conspire to make the next iPhone not only mightier but also longer lasting.
Wireless charging
There were reports too that the iPhone 6 will have inductive charging elements hidden inside its non-removable back cover that will permit users to recharge the unit wirelessly, provided the use of appropriate accessories.
Sharper display resolution
With the screens poised to be stretch, it goes without saying that the next batch of iPhones will enjoy higher display resolution. The 4.7-inch model is said to be bumped up to 1704 x 960 screen pixels while its phablet-size sibling will reportedly render in 1080p resolution.
Still a killer camera
The iPhone 6 is thought to stick with 8MP on the rear shooter but the killer features will significantly step up due to the inclusion of optical image stabilization (OIS) and higher micron size to the whole camera size. This would mean top-quality clips and images that iPhone users can easily produce.
The possibility remains that Apple will finally embrace near-field communication or NFC come the next iPhone release. The move could allow iPhone users to readily engage in file sharing (by tapping two iPhones together) and transform their device into an iWallet for cash-less shopping experience.
Touch ID-enhanced mobile payment
Mobile device shopping is also made easier via the upcoming iPhones and iPads, which will have Touch ID that is redesigned to facilitate hassle-free and more-secured online shopping.
Sticker price
The forecast from analysts is the regular iPhone, the 4.7-inch type, will maintain the $200 tag price with contract, which is good news for Apple fans that plan to upgrade. But the 5.5-inch edition will be a different story, as the larger type will likely sell starting at $300, also with lock-in agreement.
Regardless of the $100 premium, the iPhone 6 phablet is tipped to immediately fly off the shelves and is seen to contribute on Apple's projected epic sales for calendar years 2014 and 2015.
The iPhone 6-release date is predicted to coincide with that of the iWatch, which likely will be between late September and early October 2014.


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|Circle Bar B Riding Stables As the oldest and finest public horseback riding stable on Santa Barbara County's South Coast, Circle Bar B Riding Stable, has been offering extraordinary riding experiences for over 70 years. This coastal mountain paradise sprawls over 1000 acres and boasts some of the most peaceful and beautiful vistas in the area. A professional staff and a stable of top-notch horses sure to
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|Raintree Ranch Equestrian Center - Located at the picturesque El Capitan Ranch, Raintree Ranch has a full equestrian facility, with a jumping arena, a 1/4 mile track and a cross country field. Imagine riding lessons with a view! Raintree Ranch offers riding lessons for beginners to experienced, with horses for every level. Kids ages 5- 16 can experience summer camp throughout the Summer holidays. Raintree ranch also offers trail rides up into the back country with amazing views over the ocean to the islands.
Jack's Santa Barbara Tours - Kim Kardashian's favorite ride! This
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During the ride you will wind through a forest, past a seasonal waterfall,
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Our wranglers will even stop and take your picture during your tour! We
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All-Clad Copper Core Grain & Bean Pot, 2 1/2 Qt.
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This classic covered pot has a copper core that ensures supremely even heating ideal for slow-cooked grains like risotto and polenta and for simmering beans dishes. The pot's shape and rounded sides facilitate stirring when you're stirring risotto or making delicate sauces. When cooking is complete, take the pot right to the table for serving.
- Five-ply construction of securely bonded metals: a thick, heat-responsive copper core sandwiched between two layers of highly conductive aluminum with an easy-clean stainless-steel exterior and interior that won't react with foods.
- Allows for the quickest heat-up time, maximum temperature control and rapid, even heat distribution.
- A ring of copper adds a finishing touch to the gleaming polished exterior.
- Secure lid locks in moisture.
- Riveted stainless-steel loop handles make the pot easy to transfer from stovetop to oven to table.
- Ideal for use on any type of cooktop, including induction.
- Hand crafted in the USA with materials from the USA.
- A Williams Sonoma exclusive.
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- 8" diam., 3 3/4" high.
- 2 1/2-qt. cap.
- 3 lb. 2 oz. with lid.
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- Ideal for use on any type of cooktop, including induction.
- Oven and broiler safe.
- Allow pot to cool before washing.
- Dishwasher safe.
- Avoid using steel wool, steel scouring pads or harsh detergents.
- Stubborn food residue and stains can be removed with a nylon scrubbing pad and a fine-powdered cleanser.
- If desired, the exterior copper ring can be cleaned with a copper polish.
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Rated 5 out of 5 by cmcinc from Very Versatile Pot This Grain and Bean Pot is great. I have made risotto, polenta, basmati rice, beans and it does a great job. Love the responsiveness of the All Clad Copper Core and super easy to clean.Date published: 2017-07-04Rated 5 out of 5 by mky98 from Rarely makes it into the cablinet I purchased this pot several months ago when I installed a induction cooktop. In all that time this pot has rarely seen the inside of a cabinet. It is almost always goes from the drying rack back to the stove. It is almost always the first pot put in service. The size, shape and composition makes it a dream to cook with and we always get great results. It seems that many reviewers fail to recognize the benefits of cooking with copper and don't compensate for more efficient cookware. An added benefit is the lid sticks to a magnet. So, I mounted rare earth magnets inside the cabinet door so the lids are immediately available without having to dig around the cabinet.Date published: 2016-04-21Rated 1 out of 5 by brname from Horrible....much better options available I regularly cook rice in this, but almost always end up burnt rice at the bottom. Dissapointed that I bought this. I am guessing the copper bottom is the problem.Wish I could return it. I also have the All-Clad Steel only Saucier (without copper) that is SO much better for cooking rice. It is in the same price range. I would highly recommend the Steel Saucier instead of this copper bottom Pot.Date published: 2016-03-18Rated 1 out of 5 by dessay13 from Maybe I'm missing something This pot has quickly evaporated liquid and scorched the bottom of plain rice, oatmeal, risotto, etc. before it's fully cooked. We've tried different burners, very low heat settings, adding extra water while cooking, checking and stirring constantly, etc. and it just doesn't perform well. I went back to my 3 qt Wolfgang Puck (I know, cheap), and it cooked rice beautifully without my having to watch it. I am absolutely baffled. I was so excited about upgrading to All-Clad and I'm very disappointed.Date published: 2016-03-12Rated 3 out of 5 by MNCook63 from Nice pot but not as good as other copper core It is a very good looking pot. Easy to clean, not too heavy. I have not so powerful ( high wattage) cook top so I am counting on the maximum heat transfer property of this copper core pot. However, it is not as good as the one I had purchased a few years back (5 Q size). I can't feel the copper core power in this pot. I could just purchase a cheaper stainless steel version.Date published: 2015-11-26Rated 5 out of 5 by gnch from Incredible pot for stove top and ovens This pot is one of the most useful, and functional pots of its size that I have ever used, and I have been cooking for over 35 years. It is great at simmer and slow cooking, yet can also function well at higher heat. Just a general all-round winner for boiling, slow-cooking, and reheating foods such as, beans, soups, stocks, cereals, stews, sauces, etc. I have been a copper-core fan for several years, but especially appreciate that this pot does not have the usual long handles, and so can function well in the oven.Date published: 2015-04-23Rated 5 out of 5 by koosh from A must have for your collection! I use this pot not only for pasta, but also for sauces, small meals, etc. I especially like the fact that the handles are smaller and make it easier to negotiate other pots and pans with longer handles around the range. Stains are easy to remove using barkeepers friend.Date published: 2015-01-10Rated 5 out of 5 by Natab0525 from 10 stars!!! I am in love with this pot!!! Its the perfect size for EVERYTHING! I have a small family so this is ideal for boiling pasta, cooking rice, sauces, soup, baked mac and cheese...its easily one of my most used pieces of cookware. If anyone is on the fence about it, get it! You won't be sorry!Date published: 2014-07-18


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Counseling Myths and Facts:
Myth: But I'm not crazy!
Fact: You don't have to be severely disturbed to speak with a counselor. On the contrary, it's a sign of health to recognize when you have a problem and to seek help for it.
Myth: Counseling is a sign of weakness:
Fact: Nothing could be further from the truth. It takes courage to acknowledge a problem or difficulty. Entering counseling is an important first step in resolving the problem.
Myth: Counseling is only for people with serious emotional problems:
Fact: Although counseling can be beneficial for people who do have serious emotional problems, it is also helpful for people with everyday concerns such as adjustment or phase of life issues.
Myth: Counseling is advice giving:
Fact: By the time many people come to counseling, they have had more advice than they can handle. Counseling operates from the premise that the counselor is knowledgeable about the change process, but that you are the expert on your life. In some ways counseling is like working with a coach. You do the work, but by working with someone who has training and experience with facilitating positive change, you are likely to work more effectively and see results more quickly.
Myth: Counseling is a last resort:
Fact: Most of us do not think that we have to experience a heart attack before we can see a doctor; it is OK to go if we merely have a sprained ankle. The same applies to counseling - you don't have to have the emotional equivalent of a heart attack to see a counselor. By working with a counselor you can often get back on track much faster and save yourself a lot of unnecessary distress.
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Fact: Mental health professionals must maintain confidentiality except as authorized or required by law. Exceptions to confidentiality include: situations wherein you are a physical threat to someone else or yourself; there is suspected harm being done to a child, elder adult or disabled individual; a judge provides a court order requiring that we release your records. You will, of course, be notified if your counselor is required to share information in any of these instances. Please feel free to ask your counselor about confidentiality laws. To learn more click here.
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Tungsten Replicator does not automatically shut off triggers on slaves. This creates problems on slaves when using row-based replication (RBR) as the trigger will run twice. Tungsten cannot do this because the setting required to do so is not available to MySQL client applications. Typical symptoms are duplicate key errors, though other problems may appear. Consider the following fixes:
Drop triggers on slaves. This is practical in fan-in for reporting or other cases where you do not need to failover to the slave at a later time.
Create an
function that triggers can use to decide whether they are on the
master or slave.
Use statement replication. Beware, however, that even in this case you may find problems with triggers and auto-increment keys.
is_master() approach is
simple to implement. First, create a function like the following that
returns false if we are using the Tungsten user, as would be the case on
a slave.
create function is_master()
returns boolean
return if(substring_index(user(),'@',1) != 'tungsten',true, false);
Next add this to triggers that should not run on the slave, as shown in the next example. This suppresses trigger action to insert into table bar except on the master.
delimiter //
create trigger foo_insert after insert on foo
for each row begin
if is_master() then
insert into bar set id=NEW.id;
end if;
As long as applications do not use the Tungsten account on the master, the preceding approach will be sufficient to suppress trigger operation.


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H2 Hasselblad camera rentals in Lexington, KY. The Hasselblad H2 camera rental is similar to the H1 but has some new compatibility feautures and 22MP. RIT offers Camera rentals, camcorders, photography, video and digital equipment in Louisville, Lexington, Northern Kentucky, Bowling Green, Frankfort, and all of Kentucky.
The Hasselblad H2 Medium Format Auto Focus SLR Camera is a camera built in the fine tradition of Hasselblad featuring auto and manual focus giving the pro shooter all the benefits of a high-end medium format 6x4.5 film camera with digital capabilities.
The camera used Fujinon manufactured lenses and prisms, thus departing from Hasselblad's long association with Carl Zeiss when it comes to lens manufacturing. Shutter in the lenses was still manufactured by Hasselblad and so is the body. Hasselblad initially invited both PhaseOne and Kodak to develop digital backs for the H-System.
The H2 had a number of other innovations, including:
- replacement of the removable dark slide with a fold-out lever
- inserts and backs that could accept both 120 and 220 film
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Your 2008 Toronto Blue Jays
DUNEDIN, Fla. — Nice night for a game here at Knology Park, where manager John Gibbons informed us this evening that the Jays had set their roster. No official transactions yet, but reliever Randy Wells and outfielder Buck Coats have won the two vacant spots.
So, barring injury, here is the Opening Day roster:
Roy Halladay, A.J. Burnett, Dustin McGowan, Shaun Marcum, Jesse Litsh
Jeremy Accardo, Scott Downs, Brandon League, Jason Frasor, Brian Wolfe, Brian Tallet, Randy Wells
Lyle Overbay, Aaron Hill, David Eckstein, Marco Scutato, John McDonald
Alex Rios, Vernon Wells, Matt Stairs, Shannon Stewart, Buck Coats
Gregg Zaun, Rod Barajas
Frank Thomas
Scott Rolen and B.J. Ryan figure to open the year on the DL and the lot of reliever who were in the mix for jobs are ticketed for Triple-A. The decision for the final bullpen spot came down to either Wells or Jesse Carlson, according to GM J.P. Ricciardi.
Ricciardi also added that there's no update on the contract talks with Rios. The Jays have also not yet obtained the proper working visa for Armando Benitez, so he'll be headed to the Minors to begin the year. Ricciardi aid Benitez has an opt out in his contract that he can exercise on May 1 if he chooses to do so.
Today's lineups:
CINCINNATI (14-14) at TORONTO (9-16)
at 7:05 p.m. ET at Knology Park
Ryan Freel, CF
Jeff Keppinger, SS
Scott Hatteberg, 1B
Joey Votto, DH
Jolbert Cabrera, LF
Andy Phillips, 3B
Jerry Hairston Jr., RF
Andy Green, 2B
David Ross, C
PITCHING: RHP Aaron Harang
David Eckstein, SS
Shannon Stewart, LF
Alex Rios, RF
Vernon Wells, CF
Frank Thomas, DH
Lyle Overbay, 1B
Aaron Hill, 2B
Marco Scutaro, 3B
Gregg Zaun, C
PITCHING: RHP Jesse Litsch
*Thanks goes to burgess for pointing out that I didn't include the DH in today's lineup for the Jays. And judging by watching Stairs launch homer after homer in BP this evening, he's doing just fine. Not sure why he hasn't been in the lineup. Could just be resting "some nagging stuff" like Zaun was this past week
More later…
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You forgot the DH in tonights lineup.
Also, is Stairs hurt? I haven't seen him playing lately.
If you guys are interested in more predictions, check out these http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news?slug=ys-mlbpredicts032508&prov=yhoo&type=lgns what really surprised me is that the one guy has Dustin Mcgowin down as a "dark horse" for the AL Cy young (especially over Halladay). What didn't surprise me though is that John Gibbons is listed as one of the most likely managers to get fired first.
Why would the Jays release Reed, and then have Coats on the team? The decision wad made 1 or 2 days before the Rolen injury, but if they waited 2 days they would have both Reed and Stewart.
dawgon: I think even if the Rolen injury had happened earlier, the Jays still would have released Johnson. Why pay a 5th outfielder $3.25 million (Johnson's pre-release salary)? And what would happen when Rolen came back? They'd just have to release someone then. Either way, Reed's days in Toronto were all but finished…..
Great to see Litsch out there throwing well. April 5th will be a big test.
Tower- I believe they are skipping Litsch's start on April 5th, giving him the ball on the Sunday, (April 6th.) On 5 days rest, Halladay will be on the bump. Jordan, please correct me if I am wrong
Looks like one of the most stable rotations that we have had in years!! Other than the 5th spot, I don't see a lot of turnover happening in our rotation (barring injuries of course!)


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Nielsen: Michael Jackson's Death Has Most 'Buzz'
The online availability of the Michael Jackson memorial combined with the power of social networking has made news surrounding the singer's death the "most buzzed about" event in Internet history, according to data from Nielsen.
News of Jackson's death broke Web records, capturing 8 percent of all conversations on the Internet on June 25. His July 7 memorial, which was broadcast online and on TV, captured 3 percent of all conversations. By comparison, President Obama's inauguration captured 5 percent of Web conversation.
Ironically, how the media covered the story was a big part of the story. About 15 percent of all online discussions about Jackson referred to a broadcaster or a social network.
On the network front, CNN was tops, with mentions in 5 percent of all online conversations. Twitter was the number one social network with 2.4 percent of all mentions, followed closely by Facebook with 2 percent.
"While events like the Jackson memorial, or the Obama inauguration are unique, the way consumers are multitasking between media is quickly becoming the norm," Charles Buchwalter, SVP of research and analytics at Nielsen Online, said in a blog post. "Even as recently as five years ago, the only choice for community was to gather around the TV screen with co-workers or friends for major events. Now, there are three screens to choose from and, as our research shows, online activity actually reinforces TV viewing."
More than 31 million viewers tuned in to watch the Jackson memorial on TV, Nielsen reported in a separate blog post.Originally posted to AppScout.


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Behavior-driven development (BDD) is an iterative, incremental, agile methodology for software development. BDD methodology brings all the stakeholders (business analysts, users, project managers, and developers) together and therefore minimizes the translation between the technical language in which code is written and the domain language used in describing requirements. In BDD, all stakeholders get together to create stories, which describe different requirements using examples (referred to as "scenarios" in BDD). These scenarios are then automated to give quick feedback or regression.
BDD is an outside-in approach, which usually involves creating stories before the actual development starts. The test cases are run iteratively throughout the entire development cycle until all test cases pass. This ensures that there are no regressions and helps development teams deliver clean code that covers all requirements.
easyb, which won a Jolt Award in 2009, is an open-source BDD framework for the Java platform. Its specifications are written in Groovy and executed via a Java runner that can be invoked from the command line, Maven 2, or Ant. easyb has an out-of-the-box reporting tool that provides test results in HTML and XML formats. And easyb supports story-based DSLs with
when, and
then keywords.
easyb is distributed under the MIT license and is hosted at Google code, which provides an accessible Subversion repository. Building easyb requires Groovy 1.6.0 and Gant 1.6.0.
This article provides an overview of various keywords used in easyb to write a story file, the easyb software development lifecycle, using easyb as a test driver, and the different ways in which easyb artifacts can be organized in a project.
Stories are sequences of events, narratives, or statements between developers and business stakeholders. A story provides a description of a requirement or use case that can be validated. Stories are created using predefined keywords so that a use case can be described completely.
Narratives are written in the beginning of a story file. Narratives give an overview of a story:
narrative "regarding stock availability", { as_a "customer who places order on online retail portal" i_want "to be able to see a confirmation message about availability of stock" so_that "I know whether my order can be completed successfully or not."
Scenarios help describe easyb stories. Every scenario has a precondition described by
given, a test execution described by
when, and validations described by
scenario "A customer orders a music player which is in stock",{ given "There is music player in stock",{} when "A customer orders a music player",{} then "The order should be placed successfully and a success message should be displayed to customer.",{} } scenario "A customer orders 5 AA batteries out which only 3 AA batteries are in stock",{ given "There are 3 AA batteries in stock",{} when "A customer orders 5 AA batteries",{} then "The order should not be placed and a failure message should be displayed to customer",{} }
Fixtures are a precondition that needs to be set for all scenarios using
before. A precondition that needs to be executed before every scenario is set using
before_each. Usually, these keywords are used to perform activities, such as initializing variables, bouncing servers, etc., which must be performed before scenarios start running.
before "bounce tomcat server", { given "server is up and running", { bounceServer(); } }
If there is a requirement that the server should be bounced before every scenario, then the
before_each keyword should be used.
Shared behaviors, as the name suggests, are basic scenarios that are constructed if there is a certain functionality that is shared across many scenarios in the story file. This scenario is later referred to in other scenarios.
shared_behavior "login", { given "a valid user", { User.isValidUser().withUserName("username").withPassword("secret"); } when "the user logins with valid credentials ", { Application.login() } } scenario "user can see a welcome page when the login is successfull", { it_behaves_as "login" then "the welcome page is displayed", { //code to inspect elements of welcome page } }


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Vintage Radio
Old Time Radio, or OTR as it is called, is a passion of mine. For thirty years or so in the middle of the 20th Century, a tremendous burst of creativity, technology, and storytelling was delivered directly to the imagination of the listener, the best possible stage of any performance. The BBC still does this, but the Golden Age of American radio is over, alas. Fortunately, Radio Spirits and a few other companies keep it alive.


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Don Fowler's death in 1999 at the age of 46 was a great loss to the study of ancient poetry and philosophy, as we are reminded by this posthumous publication of a revised version of his 1984 Oxford doctoral thesis on Lucretius. Fowler was perhaps best known for his "postmodern" readings of Latin literature, many of which were collected in his Roman Constructions published in 2000.1 In the present work Fowler demonstrates his impressive, wide-ranging skills as a philologist, literary critic, and interpreter of ancient philosophy. This is a superb edition of Lucretius De Rerum Natura 2.1-332 and of great value to all Lucretius scholars.
As the title of the edition indicates, Fowler's commentary covers the section of the De Rerum Natura in which Lucretius discusses the motions of atoms and explains Epicurus' three types of atomic motion: downward motion caused by the weight of the atoms, motion in all directions caused by collisions of atoms, and the "swerve" (clinamen) of atoms, a random motion of the atoms in a minimum of space. The only major commentary in English on this section of the poem had been the corresponding section of Cyril Bailey's 1947 three-volume translation and commentary,2 which had become dated because of the large quantity of subsequent work on Epicurean philosophy. Fowler's edition fills this gap admirably. The edition contains Bailey's text of 2.1-322 along with a list of Fowler's alterations, an introduction to the structure and major themes of Book 2, shorter introductions to each of the major sections of the text, and detailed commentary on individual words and phrases. Although Fowler's original doctoral thesis could take account only of scholarship before 1984, this edition has been brought up to date by Peta Fowler. She has replaced some passages from ancient texts that Don Fowler discussed with passages from newer editions, included more recent bibliography, and inserted additional notes by Don Fowler. Finally, she has included as appendices three papers by Don Fowler, two of which ("Lucretius on the Clinamen and 'Free Will' (2.251-293)" and "The Feminine Principal: Gender in the De Rerum Natura") appeared previously, and one, a talk given in 1993, which had not ("What Sort of Reductionist was Epicurus? The Case of the Swerve").
It would be hard to imagine a better commentary on this section of Lucretius' poem. Fowler is an informed and intelligent guide to all levels of the text: the choice and use of individual words and phrases, how passages in this section of Book 2 relate to passages and themes in the rest of the De Rerum Natura, the poetic task facing Lucretius, and the philosophical context in which Lucretius was writing. The commentary maintains a nearly perfect balance between attention to philological detail that is essential for a deep understanding of the poem and the larger poetic and philosophic issues at stake. An example of this balance is found in the entry that Fowler writes about a key Lucretian term, summa. In his comments on summa (154-156), Fowler correctly notes that Lucretius uses the term in several senses, often sliding between summa as "the sum of things" in this world and summa as the "sum of things" = "the universe as a whole." Fowler then argues that this slide in sense has a didactic purpose, as Lucretius leads us from the comforting thought at the beginning of Book 2 that life goes on as material is recycled in our world, to the end of Book 2, where "this consolation is removed, and we have to see that only the summa summarum as τὸ πᾶν, the whole infinite universe, is really immortal" (155). The commentary is full of insights like this, as Fowler shows us how carefully Lucretius chose his words and to what effect he used them.
Only two things would have made the commentary more useful. First, although the section of Book 2 that Fowler comments on is a self-contained unit, it would have been even better if the commentary had covered all of Book 2 so we would be able to benefit more fully from Fowler's learning. Second, the commentary, while well set up for scholars, will not be as accessible to undergraduates taking courses in advanced Latin or ancient philosophy. Most passages in Latin and Greek, and remarks of scholars quoted in German, French, and Italian are not translated, and this means that the sense is often obscured for readers restricted to English and Latin.
For the remainder of the review, I want to explore three issues treated by the commentary that have been at the heart of recent discussions of Lucretius and Epicurean philosophy: the swerve of atoms, Epicurean reductionism, and the nature of Lucretius' Epicureanism. Fowler has much to contribute to the discussion of each of these issues.
Since antiquity the doctrine of the random swerve of atoms has been one of the most controversial aspects of Epicureanism. According to Lucretius (2.216-293) the random swerve of atoms as they move through space insured (1) that all atoms do not fall straight down in space but instead collide and create compound bodies and the visible world around us, and (2) that "free will" (libera voluntas) exists. This second point, about how the swerve is meant to preserve libera voluntas, has been the subject of continuing controversy. The most recent round of debates about the swerve was touched off by David Furley,3 who in 1967 challenged the orthodoxy promoted by among others Giussani and Bailey that the swerve of atoms was meant to preserve "free will" (libera voluntas) by being involved in every act of free choice. Since Furley's study, a flood of articles and books have attempted to unpack the swerve, and explain in what way Epicurus attempted to preserve libera voluntas with it.4 The range of interpretations that have been proposed is wide, and makes one despair that, short of the discovery of a new papyrus fragment from Epicurus' On Nature dealing directly with the swerve, a common consensus will be reached. The major division is between interpreters who believe the swerve is involved in every human choice or action, and those who believe it is not but preserves human freedom in other ways.5 Within the first group of interpreters there is wide disagreement about the role the swerve plays in human action. The view that is perhaps most prevalent, enunciated by Giussani and Bailey, and defended more recently by Asmis and Purinton,6 is that the swerve is involved in every act of free choice. A person's choice to perform or not perform an action is correlated, at the atomic level, with a swerve of the person's mind atoms. I have argued an alternate view that sees the swerve as being involved in every voluntary action of humans and animals not as the basis for free choice but as the "source of motion" that enables living creatures to initiate movement from within.7 Fowler's view, argued for both in the commentary (301-366) and in his 1983 paper "Lucretius on the Clinamen and 'Free Will' (2.251-293)" (reprinted as Appendix A in the present volume), is that the swerve is the physical source of the mind's ability to focus on mental images. This faculty, which Epicurus called ἐπιβωλὴ τῆς διανοίας, allows the mind to focus on one image out of all the almost infinite mental images available to the mind at any time. According to Fowler, the swerve of a mind atom, in combination with the living creature's character, explains how the creature is freely able to focus on certain images that he/she then proceeds to act on. This self-initiated focusing, Fowler argues, occurs when mind atoms of the fourth "unnamed" type swerve and allow the living creature to act freely.
There are many plausible aspects to Fowler's account of the swerve. I agree with his view that the swerve is involved in every voluntary action of human beings and animals, as the Lucretius passage at 2.216-293 seems to indicate with its use of horses at the starting gate to illustrate the swerve in action. I also agree with his view that the swerve may have a role to play in the mind's focusing on incoming images. What Fowler does not show conclusively, though, is that the swerve is imagined to play the crucial role of guaranteeing libera voluntas at 2.216-293 in its role as the physical basis of ἐπιβωλὴ τῆς διανοίας. There are similar problems with other theories of the swerve, though, and so many scholars have tried to propose their own, different views of how the swerve preserves libera voluntas that perhaps the most attractive answer remaining is something like "all of the above." In other words, it is possible that no modern consensus on the swerve has been reached because the swerve plays various roles in the Epicurean analysis of mental activities, all of which help humans and animals freely initiate their own actions and prevent them from being caught up in infinite causal chains. It may be that all who have published on the swerve, both those like Fowler who see the swerve playing a role in individual actions and decisions and those who see it playing a role in character development, are correct. Once the swerve was "discovered," Epicurus and his followers may have used the swerve to explain various mental functions and characteristics, including how the mind focuses, how it moves the body when it wishes, how it decides on different courses of action, and how the more or less stable arrangements of our soul atoms that help determine our character are able to change over time. Such a broadly inclusive account of the swerve might help to explain why different ancient accounts of the swerve in Lucretius, Cicero, Philodemus, Plutarch, Plotinus, and elsewhere describe the swerve in slightly different ways.
Another controversy in Epicurean studies that Fowler comments on is the issue of Epicurean notions of reductionism and emergence. First raised in a pointed way by David Sedley in two articles,8 the issue of Epicurean reductionism concerns the extent to which Epicurus thought that all phenomena in the physical world could be reduced to explanations on the atomic level or alternatively the extent to which phenomena in the physical world were the result of "emergence," i.e., were properties that could not be directly reducible to the atomic level. Sedley argued that Epicurus held an emergent view, and Fowler, both in the commentary and in a conference paper included as Appendix B ("What Sort of Reductionist was Epicurus? The Case of the Swerve"), argues against this. Fowler's account is a subtly presented and well argued. Distinguishing between different sorts of reductionism, Fowler argues that Epicurus would have assented to some form of token-identity theory (roughly, the belief that all mental events can be identified with physical events), and probably would have embraced (439) "some form of type identity or reductionism." Although the issue is far from settled, I agree with Fowler's view that Epicurus believed that all aspects of his system must ultimately be explainable in terms of atoms and the void and left little room for emergence in his account.
At the end of this same paper included as Appendix B, Fowler hits on a third important topic: the nature of Lucretius' Epicureanism. Here and elsewhere9 Fowler paints the picture of a "postmodern" Lucretius who argues for the single, comprehensive master narrative of his philosophical hero Epicurus and who also by the various poetic means he uses to present the message of Epicurus shows alternate ways of looking at the world. "But reading the De rerum natura is an experience of great complexity, which constantly suggests new ways of looking at the world and new stories to tell. In that sense, it is as deeply un-Epicurean as it is deeply Epicurean." (443). Fowler here presents a view that, while it does not resurrect what he calls the "bad old days of l'anti-Lucrèce chez Lucrèce" (442), does present Lucretius' vision of the world as a broader one than Epicurus', one that could not quite settle on the single monolithic view of the universe demanded by Epicureanism. Fowler's portrait of Lucretius is a provocative one and tries to capture the tension between Lucretius' poetic and philosophic goals. Was Lucretius a poet who saw too many ways of looking at the world to be able to subordinate them to the single truth of Epicurus, as Fowler suggests, or was he a poet who was availing himself of every means possible to lead the reader to Epicureanism? More work on Lucretius needs to be done before we can answer the question.
No matter what one's view of Lucretius is, though, one will find much to thank Don Fowler for in this magnificent commentary. It will be essential reading for all scholars working their way through this section of Lucretius' poem. It will encourage literary scholars to pay more attention to the philosophical nuances of Epicureanism and philosophically minded readers to be more sensitive to the poetic features of Lucretius' masterpiece.
1. Fowler, Don. Roman Constructions: Readings in Postmodern Latin. Oxford, 2000. 2. Bailey, Cyril. Titi Lucreti Cari De Rerum Natura Libri Sex. Three volumes. Oxford, 1947. 3. Furley, D. Two Studies in the Greek Atomists. Princeton, 1967. 4. For a recent bibliography see Susanne Bobzien, "Did Epicurus Discover the Free Will Problem?" Oxford Studies in Ancient Philosophy 19 (2000) 287-337, especially footnote 3. 5. Bobzien's article (above note 4) is the most recent to argue that the swerve does not preserve libera voluntas by being involved in every human action or decision. 6. Asmis, E. The Epicurean Theory of Free Will and its Origins in Aristotle (Yale Dissertation, 1970) and "Free Action and the Swerve: Review of Walter G. Englert, Epicurus on the Swerve and Voluntary Action," in Oxford Studies in Ancient Philosophy 8 (1990) 275-291; Purinton, J. "Epicurus on 'Free Volition' and the Atomic Swerve, " Phronesis 44 (1999) 253-299. 7. Englert, W. Epicurus on the Swerve and Voluntary Action, Atlanta, 1987. 8. Sedley, D. "Epicurus' Refutation of Determinism, " in Συζήτησις: Studi sull'epicureismo greco e romano offerti a M. Gigante, Naples, 1983, 11-51, and "Epicurean Anti-Reductionism" in J. Barnes and M. Mignucci, Matter and Metaphysics, Oxford, 1988, 297-327. 9. Peta Fowler and Don Fowler. "Lucretius, " in The Oxford Classical Dictionary, Third Edition, Oxford, 1996, 888-890, and "Philosophy and Literature in Lucretian Intertextuality " in Don Fowler, Roman Constructions: Readings in Postmodern Latin, Oxford, 2000, 138-155.


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Spain turns right, but where's the far right?
On November 20, 1975, Spain's fascist dictator General Francisco Franco was pronounced dead. On that same day 36 years later, Spaniards went to the polls for a general election in which, unlike elsewhere in Europe, the far right was almost nowhere to be seen. But that doesn't mean the country's right-wing ghosts have been laid to rest entirely.


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GR Chamber: We are not foes of new casino
Last week's Business Journal report on the Gun Lake Casino ("Gun Lake Casino has foes at bay") hit a nerve at the Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce.
"I thought the headline was misleading in the way that it portrayed the Grand Rapids and Holland chambers. We aren't foes," said the GR chamber president/CEO Jeanne Englehart.
Several years ago, while the Gun Lake Casino proposal was being debated heavily in the region, the Grand Rapids and Holland chambers came out in opposition to it. The Gun Lake Tribe then announced that companies that are members of those chambers would not be considered as vendors/suppliers for the casino. Tribe members generally reaffirmed that policy last week, although they conceded that such decisions would ultimately be made in the best interest of the tribe and local community.
The Business Journal report included mention of the extensive opposition to the Gun Lake Casino by West Michigan groups and individuals, plus a lobbying effort against the casino and two other Native American casinos that was funded by individuals connected with the Blue Chip Casino in northwest Indiana.
Englehart, who has led the Grand Rapids chamber since 2004, said that board's majority votes in opposition to the Gun Lake Casino took place before she became its head. She said the original opposition was based on an economic study that indicated "a casino in the region would divert entertainment dollars outside of the city and would damage the city, because we've put a lot of money into our infrastructure."
"I wasn't here. I can't speak to what was behind that, other than the fact that it was a study and it was based on economic" factors.
In April 2005, the GR chamber had representatives of both the tribe and MichGO, an organization that tried to block the casino, present their cases to the chamber board, according to Englehart. At the conclusion of that meeting, the board "made the decision not to pursue any other action," she said, noting that "some people think the casino is not a good idea, and other people think it's a great idea."
"We haven't discussed it since 2005," she said.
Englehart is concerned, however, that the Gun Lake Tribe still has a policy to exclude GR and Holland chamber members from vendor/supplier consideration.
"I have members saying, 'We are dropping our chamber membership because we want to bid on work with the casino and we were told we can't be a member of the chamber,'" said Englehart. She said "a small handful" of members have dropped their membership.
As for the Gun Lake Casino, she said, "It happened. It's done. It's over. If it's built, it's built. I can't change the past, nor can they. I'm trying to look at the future. We have a fabulous group of members that could add value to their process."
The Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce has slightly less than 3,000 members, according to Englehart.


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The Chisholm Trail Heritage Center annually hosts the Youth Art Month show that features art from students in area high schools. The 2020 show theme is "Take a Journey Through Art. This will be the 10th year for the museum to participate in the national program.
Art is submitted by the teachers on behalf of their students. A public reception is held for students, their families and other supporters of the program. Students who are interested in having their work displayed should contact their art teacher. Teachers who would like to submit work can contact Leah Mulkey, CTHC Education Coordinator for details.
There is no cost to the students or schools to participate, or to attend the public reception. The show has had anywhere from 140 to more than 300 pieces of art submitted by more than 100 area art students. Past shows have included mosaics, scratchboard, drawings, collage, paintings and photography. Art teachers are encouraged to follow the theme, but it is not required.
For information, call 580-252-6692, or email email@example.com or firstname.lastname@example.com


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|Ravioli Lasagna, Farmers Wife Original
For this challenge I had my own criteria on top of the 6 ingredients or less, it had to be easy, full of flavor and kid friendly. Because that's what this Momma needs at the end of the day. Though I have to be honest... I am surprised at how good this turned out. I know, I should wow you and say I knew it would be awesome and blah blah blah... But the truth is I was scared to make this. I've never really had luck with a lasagna before, and this is so NOT traditional lasagna. But then I served it up to my *picky* Little Sous Chef, and after he took his first bite, he closed his eyes... After a somewhat awkward pause... lol! The following conversation ensued:
Me: "So........ How is it?"
LSC: *Stuffs his mouth and says:* "It's so nummy... You're a nice cooker Mommy!!"
Me: "Really?!? Are you sure?"
LSC: "Yup! I'm not allowed to lie remember Mommy?"
Lol!! He cracks me up sometimes, but when a 3 year old pays you such a high compliment it must be taken into consideration. And to my surprise this lasagna really was full of flavor even with such few ingredients, and it held up so beautifully... This is truly the best and easiest lasagna I've ever made and the best part is it came together in under an hour, including bake time! Serve this alongside a salad and some delicious garlic bread, and this dinner would impress even the pickiest eater, or at least it did in my house as my son even asked for seconds... You read that right, SECONDS! Yum....
16 oz. Ravioli, any filling you like I had Cheese on hand
1 lbs. Italian Turkey Sausage (or 3 links *optional, leave out to make this vegetarian*)
3 cups Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
3 Roasted Red Peppers
1 15 oz. Can Italian Diced Tomatoes
3 cloves of Garlic
1/4 cup Olive Oil
Salt and Pepper to taste
In a large pot boil 6 cups of water, and cook the ravioli about 7 minutes, drain, rinse with cold water and set aside. In a skillet heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil until hot. Remove the sausage from the casing then add to the pan, and cook until browned. Meanwhile in a blender puree the peppers, tomatoes, garlic, 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper and remaining oil and puree until desired consistency (I like some small chunks). Pour the sauce into the pan with the meat and heat through, once hot add about 1/4 cup of cheese to the sauce and let melt. In a greased 8x8 pan place a small amount of sauce in the bottom, then add a layer of the ravioli, top with more sauce, and a layer of cheese. Repeat layers using all of the ravioli and sauce, ending with cheese on top. Place in a 350F degrees pre-heated oven, bake for 30 minutes or until cheese is melted. Once done, let it rest for 10 minutes before serving. Serve warm.
Happy Cooking!