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Monday buzz: Don't worry…
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Before the rain and chill dropped in around sunset Sunday evening, my garlic chives were awash in pollinators. There were the usual honeybees, some of them with their little leg-pouches all poufed out with pollen; an unknown bee mimic shaped very much like a honeybee, but black-and-white striped; and a tiny, brilliant emerald-green guy, probably a parasitic wasp, who was camera shy. There were other buzz-adelic visitors too numerous to count and too fast to photograph. Oddly, though, no yellowjackets or paper wasps, which made me quite happy. There was so much buggy glee and abandon going on, right there in my brick planter, that I've been hearing Bobby McFerrin in my head for days now: "Don't worry … bees happy." Every time I try to stress out or get cranky, there's that infernally catchy tune in my head. We refer to this phenomena around The Post as a tune wedgie. Also an earworm. (bleah. don't make me think of earwigs.)
Hey, if you want pollinators, plant garlic chives. Do be warned, it's a plant that likes to go off-agenda, and in five or six years you'll have clusters of them everywhere. But you WILL have bees. And if you fall so in love with them that you're thinking about getting your own hives this spring, click here to read all about it online.


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Here in the United States, we fish for many reasons: relaxation, competition, to share time with family and friends, or simply to become closer to our environment by actively participating in it.
For the members of our Armed Forces in Iraq, motivations for fishing certainly include all of same reasons, but perhaps a few more: to let their guard down if only for a short time, to connect with a passion enjoyed back home, to create an experience that is easily shared with loved ones and to truly find the "relaxation" in R&R.
In the Spring of 2010, Okuma was approached by Operation Catch Fish, a program put together by Joe Mercurio, host of the Professional Tarpon Tournament Series. In conjunction with Armed Forces Entertainment and the Bagdad Anglers Club, Operation Catch Fish III was headed to Bagdad to put on a weeklong series of base visits, casting competitions and clinics, culminating in the Bagdad Fishing Derby held at Camp Victory in a lake formerly reserved for use only by Saddam and his guests.
The goals of Operation Catch Fish are simple: boost troop morale, create a fun event to serve as a momentary diversion and to offer a gift to every service member met as a symbol, however small, of our appreciation and support for the sacrifices they make every day.
Joining a group of sponsors that included Mustad, Costa, Reactor Sport Watches, Yamaha, Skeeter, Bullet Weights and Guy Harvey from the fishing community, Okuma donated 500 rod and reel combinations to the event that would stay with the troops.
We just received some photos back, and it's with tremendous pride that we share them with you. It's your support of Okuma Fishing Tackle that made this donation possible and we thank you with our deepest respect and gratitude.


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SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Zynga Inc raised the lower end of its 2012 earnings outlook after quarterly revenue beat Wall Street's rock-bottom expectations, driving its shares 13 percent higher.
As pressure fell on the embattled "FarmVille" creator to show Wednesday that it has stabilized its spiraling business, the company assuaged investors with a series of minor announcements, from a new deal with British firm bwin.party to offer online real-money gambling in the United Kingdom to a $200 million share buyback plan that would lift its dismal share price.
The company also projected that its cost reduction plan, initiated this week, would yield $15 million to $20 million in pretax savings.
The spate of news proved a rare bright spot for Zynga, which has been trying to stave off user losses that prompted it to slash its 2012 outlook twice in recent months.
"On the margin these are positive things," said Arvind Bhatia, an analyst with Sterne Agee. "But fundamentally they'll still have to turn around the business. I'm not so sure these are necessarily enough to get this stock going much higher."
Even taking into account the after-hours share rally, Zynga would still have lost three-quarters of its market value since debuting last December at $10.
CEO Mark Pincus sounded chastened on a conference call with Wall Street analysts on Wednesday, repeatedly calling Zynga's recent performance "disappointing" while vowing to turn around the company he founded in 2006 by churning out new hits for mobile devices.
"The last couple of months have obviously been challenging for us," said Pincus, who blamed delays and poor execution in the company's game development pipeline. "We didn't create enough new heat for our players. But we know when we launch great games our players engage."
A day after Zynga cut five percent of its workforce and announced it would shutter several game studios around the world, Pincus reiterated his vision of a leaner, more nimble Zynga - a company once known for its aggressive pace of expansion.
For instance, Zynga cut bait this week on "The Ville," a major initiative that never gained traction after its public debut this summer. "That game missed our expectations but we moved quickly to reduce and redeploy that team," Pincus said.
But even with the cost cuts, Zynga has not adequately addressed some fundamental investor concerns over whether the company can thrive, given its stubborn reliance on sales from "FarmVille" and "CityVille," one-time cash cows for Zynga that are both fading fast.
Chief Financial Officer David Wehner blamed those two aging games as reasons why Zynga recorded bookings of $256 million from July through September, the worst quarterly performance since late 2010 when the company was still enjoying a meteoric ascent toward its December, 2011 initial public offering.
Average daily bookings per average daily active user, a metric that roughly measures how much revenue the company squeezes out of each gamer, dropped sharply to $0.047, a decrease of 11 percent from a year prior.
Quarterly revenue rose to $317 million, an increase of 3 percent from a year ago. The company revised its full-year adjusted earnings to between $152 million and $162 million, up from $147 million and $162 million.
Zynga's partnership with bwin.party could ultimately prove to be a lucrative new source of revenue, although Wehner cautioned that it was still a fledgling effort.
"We view this as the first step into real money gambling," said Wehner, who declined to give guidance for the deal's financial impact when asked by several analysts.
"It's a good first step but only the first step," he said.
Although profitable, real money gambling operations are seen as the holy grail for online gaming companies. Analysts said the UK deal was guaranteed to be a sure bet for Zynga, while others were skeptical.
"I'm not sure that will automatically be a win for them," Bhatia said. "Most of the players they have want to have a casual experience and not get involved in real money gaming. And those who do are probably already doing that on other platforms."
Pincus and Wehner also said the company would invest more heavily in "mid-core" games, which require more development resources but are more immersive than casual titles like "FarmVille."
To underscore how the company prioritizes mobile games, Zynga now operates on a publishing schedule of two new Web games and four new mobile games per quarter, Pincus added.
That was enough good news to lift the gloom around the game maker, which has been fighting to reverse a dramatic exodus of players. Zynga had cut its 2012 earnings forecast most recently on October 4 when it warned investors its top line would be affected by poor performance in core money-making Internet games.
Zynga's stock was up at $2.41 in extended trade after closing at $2.129 on the Nasdaq.
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NYTimes: When We Do It, It's Journalism, When HuffPo Does It, It's 'Piracy'
from the um,-ok deptWe regularly see established newspaper journalists look down on the world of sites that add value to news by assuming that aggregating, commenting on and providing context for news first reported by others is somehow a "lesser" product. Of course, what they're doing in some sense is overinflating their own role in the media ecosystem. After all, they don't make the news (usually). They're really adding value to the actual events by reporting on it. The others are then adding additional value to the reporting. It's all part of the ecosystem.
The latest sad example of this overvaluing of one's own work and talking down about someone else's work comes from the NY Times' Executive Editor Bill Keller (also a driving force behind the NYT's plan for a paywall). In a weird and somewhat rambling discussion, which eventually gets around to the future of news, Keller decides to attack the Huffington Post as a bunch of sniveling copyists, compared to his high minded version of journalism:
"Aggregation" can mean smart people sharing their reading lists, plugging one another into the bounty of the information universe. It kind of describes what I do as an editor. But too often it amounts to taking words written by other people, packaging them on your own Web site and harvesting revenue that might otherwise be directed to the originators of the material. In Somalia this would be called piracy. In the mediasphere, it is a respected business model.But wait. Aggregation is exactly the work that Keller does as an editor. And his sneering complaints about "taking words" from other people, packaging them on your own website and harvesting the revenue describes the NY Times too. After all, the news was actually initiated by the people his reporters are covering. They're the ones who provide the actual story and the quotes and information needed. Does the NY Times direct any of its revenue to the real originators of the material? The people the news actually happened to and the sources of their stories? Of course not. The very thought would certainly horrify Keller. "Real" news organizations like the NY Times never pay sources. It goes against their very moral core.
But there's massive cognitive dissonance at work here. Keller and the NY Times are aggregators. They're aggregating stories that happen to other people. They then add value (often tremendous value) to it in how they report on it. But other forms of aggregators also add value by doing more with those stories: adding commentary, details, criticism, promotion and many other things. The problem is that Keller, in a fit of pure ego, seems to think the chain of news stops with the reporter, rather than the sources and the actual newsmakers. As Mathew Ingram notes, Keller appears to be saying: "when we do it, it's journalism; when the Huffington Post does it, it's piracy."
Keller, of course, is also being incredibly misleading, if not downright dishonest, in how he portrays the Huffington Post. The site certainly does plenty of aggregating of content from other sites. Though, I will say as the recipient of just a few experiences where HuffPo has chosen to "aggregate" content from Techdirt, that it is an amazing driver of traffic. Frankly, I wish HuffPo would "aggregate" more of our stories because it is the single biggest driver of traffic we've ever seen. It beats every other big driver of traffic by many multiples.
But, more importantly, Keller is being misleading in pretending that HuffPo has always just been focused on reposting content from elsewhere. From its very beginnings, it has always produced tons of new content. Some of it may be more high quality than others, but the site has always produced unique content, which Keller pretends is some "recent" change in how HuffPo does business.
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Les Sulpiciens | Alexandra Pelletier
Indépendamment des convictions religieuses de chacun, nous devons reconnaître l'impact historique et les legs folkloriques de certaines communautés religieuses au Québec.
Voici une belle marque pour les condiments traditionnels fabriqués par des Sulpiciens du Québec. La marque est inspirée par le symbole traditionnel des Sulpiciens et le petit chapelet ajouté à chaque pot peut nous faire penser à une autre époque de notre histoire.
Regardless of religious convictions of each of us, we must recognize the historical impact and the folk legacies of certain religious communities in Quebec. Here's a nice brand for traditional condiments manufactured by the Sulpicians of Quebec. The brand is inspired by the traditional symbol of the Sulpicians and the small rosary added to each pot can make us think of another era of our history.
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3/4 oz | Hannah Palmer et Alexandrine Lemaire
But how about improving the Tonic experience? Here's the brand 3/4 oz designed by Hannah Palmer and Alexandrine Lemaire. It is pushing the cocktail experience further by developing a Tonic Maison, beautifully delicate and a delicious Cola. This week, 3X4 oz launches its ginger ale that proposes a sophisticated alternative to the famous Canada Dry . This is the kind of product that delights us and makes us happy .
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Nectar | Solo Design
This project was submitted by Solo design. Create a strong and unique packaging for the hotel school in Geneva (EHG). A creative and modern graphical approach for the identity of the EHG. Three labels are disposed on the bottles of wine, "Topaze", "Garance" and "Carmin". Each bottle includes the word "Nectar" and the word is also formed if all bottles are disposed side by side. Adding new dimensions to the labels, notably by the use of embossing, the objective of our concept is to offer to the EHG a luxury packaging.
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Nearest Town: VictorSite Size: 0.5 mi one way
Highlights: Raptors, Shorebirds, Songbirds, Upland Birds, Waterbirds, Waterfowl
Access: Year-round. Access free of charge.
Directions: From Victor, 17 mi SE on ID 33; follow signs to Jackson; on the way up the pass, bird at numerous pull-outs and recreation sites along Trail Creek; on top of the pass, park in large parking area to the R (S) and walk S on rd marked "Wildlife Viewing Area" for 0.5 mi to communication tower.
Description: This route is very snowy in the winter and sometimes closed. Safe birding without skis is possible between May and Oct. Clark's Nutcracker can be seen year-round. Cassin's Finch, Red Crossbill, and Pine Siskin nest here. In spring and summer, watch for Red-naped Sapsucker, Hairy Woodpecker, Mountain Chickadee, Brown Creeper, Golden-crowned Kinglet, Red-breasted Nuthatch, Hermit Thrush, Yellow-rumped Warbler, Western Tanager, White-crowned Sparrow, and Dark-eyed Junco. Around wildflowers, look for Black-chinned, Calliope, and Broad-tailed Hummingbirds. Calling for Boreal Owl may be worthwhile any time of the year.
More Information: USFS (208) 354-2312Teton Valley Chamber of Commerce 208) 354-2500
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ALPINE CLUB OF CANADA, WHISTLER SECTION Outdoor club focused on mountaineering, ski touring, climbing and hiking. Trip schedule www.alpineclubofcanada.ca/sections/whistler.html. Call 604-902-1772 for details.
AMERICAN FRIENDS OF WHISTLER Americans with ties to Whistler raise and distribute funds to enhance the community and foster greater friendship between Canadians and Americans. For more info visit www.afow.org
AWARE is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the environment. Meets the first Wednesday of every month, 6 p.m. at the Westin. Contact Sara Jennings at firstname.lastname@example.com or visit www.awarewhistler.org.
BACKCOUNTRY HORSEMEN OF BC The Backcountry Horsemen offer trailriding and social excursions, all revolving around a mutual love of horses. Meetings are the second Wednesday of every month at 7:30 p.m. Call (604) 815-4543 for more information.
BIG BROTHERS, BIG SISTERS Please call 604-938-9299 if you would like to make a difference in a child's life. Adult mentors provide friendship and fun for children in elementary schools one hour per week.
CANADIAN HOME BUILDERS' ASSOCIATION Meets every second Wednesday at Earl's Restaurant from 12-1:15 p.m. Members and non-members welcome. Contact Bronwen at firstname.lastname@example.com.
COUNCIL OF CANADIANS The Whistler chapter invites locals to engage in discussions of social justice, water issues and international trade. Contact Pina at firstname.lastname@example.com
DUPLICATE BRIDGE CLUB Now meeting Wednesdays at MY Place. Call Astrid at 604-938-9274 for more info.
GET BEAR SMART SOCIETY Learn more about coexisting with bears in your backyard. Call us at 604-905-4209 or at www.bearsmart.com.
MATURE ACTION COMMITTEE (MAC) HReviews potential opportunities for activity services in the Resort Municipality of Whistler that will not only enable seniors to age in place, but also enhance senior's lifestyle choices allowing them active engagement in the community. Visit www.whistlermac or e-mail firstname.lastname@example.com
MOUNTAIN SPIRIT TOASTMASTERS Interested in mastering communication skills in a supportive environment? Drop in for free every Wed. at 5:30 p.m. at Municipal Hall, Flute Room. Contact Sarah Lynch at (604) 962-3413 or firstname.lastname@example.com.
MILLENNIUM PLACE Whistler's community centre for arts, culture and inspiration. Performance theatre, art gallery, daycare, youth centre, meditation room, meeting facilities . Visit www.artswhistler.com or call 604-935-8410.
PEARL'S SAFE HOME Temporary shelter in a safe, supportive environment for women and children experiencing abuse in relationships. Locations in Whistler and Pemberton, available 24 hours a day. All services are free. Call 1-877-890-5711 or 604-892-5711.
PEMBERTON ARTS COUNCIL Connect with other artists, writers, artisans, musicians and help make Pemberton a vibrant arts community. Meetings every third Thursday, 7:30 p.m., 1422 Collins Road. Call 604-894-5558 or www.pembertonart.com.
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You'll certainly be reading and hearing about Gov. Jerry Brown's town hall Thursday at Hart High School in Southern California's Santa Clarita Valley. News reports will focus on how Brown was warmly received in the Republican district of Assemblyman Cameron Smyth, who was the first GOP legislator to consent to appear with Brown at an event like this.
But the most telling moment of the day came before the town hall, when Brown and Smyth, accompanied by aides and other elected officials, dropped in on a chemistry class. And it was time for introductions.
One might think that Smyth, the local representative, would introduce Brown, the governor. But that's not how California works.
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Most of the kids in the room, as well as the instructor, knew instantly who Brown was. But they had no idea who Smyth was. Brown had to introduce the assemblyman as their representative. And Smyth is a graduate of this very high school.
This isn't a commentary on Smyth. He's clearly a smart, hardworking legislators. It's a commentary on how California's government doesn't fit its scale. Smyth represents more than 400,000 people, so even the most hard working of lawmakers is going to be a stranger to virtually all of his constituents. In the town hall, many of those who spoke expressed frustration with state government for being unresponsive to your needs. Hard to get response when your representative is so overburdened.
Hart, with a listed enrollment of 3,001 students, is roughly the size of a state legislative district in New Hampshire, which has America's smallest districts. California has the largest districts -- three times larger than the districts in the next largest state, Texas.


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If you are a doctoral or non-doctoral student about to begin your internship in school psychology, you may have several questions about the process and what it will involve, and you may even be facing some anxiety about it. If you are a site or university supervisor preparing for the beginning of the internship year, you may be looking for ways to improve the internship experience for your students or for yourself and your fellow supervisors. Newman has used his many years of experience working with interns and field supervisors to create this guide to the school psychology internship process to address these common concerns. He provides a comprehensive overview of the school psychology internship process from start to finish, describing actions that can be taken to promote a high quality, dynamic internship experience. Emphasis is placed on the idea that the internship year is a dynamic and formative experience, not a static event, and that interns and supervisors both must be active planners, coordinators, and shapers of the experience. Each part of the book explores a different phase of the internship, from the first days through job applications and interviews. Helpful and pragmatic tools are included throughout, such as evaluation tools, best practice guidelines, and sample forms. Online resources are also available to complement the book and include reproducible material from the book, videos students can use to practice their interviewing skills, and links to helpful resources.
"Demystifying the School Psychology Internship: A Dynamic Guide for Interns and Supervisors is a valuable handbook for individuals completing or supervising a school psychology internship. I definitely recommend the use of this book to school psychology interns, as well as their site and university supervisors. It is a detailed and accessible guide for what is arguably the most important series of experiences a school psychologist may ever have." -Kristen A. Munger, Communique
"This start-to-finish compendium on the internship process makes a unique contribution to the school psychology literature. I can't imagine a university internship coordinator or field-based internship supervisor who would not want Newman's book on the office bookshelf. School psychology interns, and students seeking internships, will find much of value in this handy reference work." - Bill Strein, EdD, Associate Professor and Training Director, School Psychology, University of Maryland
"Dr. Daniel Newman's [book] is an important reference. This wonderful text is written in a down to earth fashion and can serve as an invaluable aid for both trainees and supervisors. From chapters on goal setting to training forms, this easy to read book is a gem of information." - Tony D. Crespi, EdD, ABPP, Professor of Psychology, The University of Hartford
Part I: Getting Oriented Introduction. The Internship Plan. Entering the Internship Site. Part II: Clarifying Roles, Developing Relationships Intern Identity and Expectations. The Proactive Intern. The Supervision Process. Breadth, Depth, and Competence. Survival. Part III: Moving Beyond the Internship The Job Hunt: Applications, Interviews, and Employment. Concluding the Internship.
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This tutorial will teach you the basics on how to prepare dragon lineart in Photoshop. In this case you must have a Photoshop program and a Wacom tablet. If you don't have one then this tutorial is useless. In order to make smooth and crisp lines, you must have a tablet. I sketched the image out roughly on my sketch book and scanned it in. Then I used Photoshop CS to trace my lines. Anyways, let's begin the tutorial and learn!
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text: The second hour explores the bitter rivalry between Sparta and Athens and their startlingly different views of women. They are two cities with opposite views of the "good life." For Athens, Sparta is a frightening place that turns its children into fighting machines. Worse still are Sparta's women: liberated, independent, opinionated, they take an active part in sport, race horses and chariots, celebrate nudity and wield power in the absence of their men. They are unique in the ancient world -- and an affront to Athenian notions of femininity. When war between Sparta and Athens finally comes, it rages for decades and splits the Greek world until on the island of Sphacteria, the reputation for fearlessness of Sparta's famed warriors is shockingly undermined.


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An accomplished historian of the Civil War (Controversies and Commanders, 1999, etc.) offers a blow-by-blow account of the three-day Battle of Gettysburg and its effects on the course of the conflict.
Dwight Eisenhower once recalled that at West Point he and his classmates were made to memorize the order of battle at Gettysburg hour by hour and quizzed on which unit faced which at any given moment in the combat. "If this was military history," he wrote, "I wanted no part of it." Had he had this as a text, Ike might have enjoyed the exercise a little more, for though Sears gives that information in lashings, he does so with a storyteller's skill and a strategist's appreciation for the changing tides of battle. He takes time getting to the first shot at Seminary Ridge, recapping the events that led to Robert E. Lee's decision to bring his troops into northern territory (with the idea, Sears writes, of drawing the Union army away from Richmond) and that led Lee to disregard James Longstreet's warning that the topography favored the Yankee enemy. Once at Gettysburg, however, Sears's account is full of grapeshot and canister, blending a sometimes near-documentary account of minute portions of the battle with broader-ranging discussion of its conduct overall. This mix yields particularly satisfying results when it is applied to set pieces such as the Union defense of Little Round Top and George Pickett's ill-fated Grand Charge, to which Sears brings sophisticated observations that well-versed students of warfare will appreciate but that may well be lost on less knowledgeable readers; among these is his account of Joshua Chamberlain's famed right-wheel maneuver on Little Round Top and his analysis of Johnson Pettigrew's arrangement of his brigades on the Confederate battle line in a compact deployment by which "colonels could keep better control of their men in the din of battle, and could reinforce the front line with their own second line rather than having to depend on some other commander for support."
A fine study, detailed and challenging, that complements such popular accounts of the battle as Bruce Catton's Glory Road and Shelby Foote's The Stars in Their Courses.


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Alan Watts–Here and Now: Contributions to Psychology, Philosophy, and Religion
Ed. Peter J. Columbus and Donadrian L. Rice
Albany, NY: SUNY Press, 2012
"It is the peculiar nature of my adolescent explorings of the Devon countryside . . . that made me what I am—and in many other ways besides writing. . . . I have never gained any taste for what lies beyond the experience of solitary discovery. . . . Read more …


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Soling Racing is held on Boston's Inner Harbor so teams can rig and be at the racing area in less than 30 minutes. Racing is video taped and reviewed at the post race gathering.
To purchase a boat (three spots), the skipper needs a 7-day membership or greater and can fill the remaining two spots with members or non members. Crew substitutions can be made week to week as needed.
Individuals looking to join a team should contact the office and we will pair you up with appropriate teammates. Members who want to race occasionally can put their name on the racing crew list.
Choose to race in either the Tuesday or Thursday night series which runs May through August. We regularly have 20 boats on the line and run several races starting at 6:15pm. Boats are back on the mooring by sunset.
Tuesday racing starts on 5/14/19 and Thursday racing starts on 5/16/19.
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Part of me loves this Modern Farmer article about mutton bustin', because looking at pictures of small children getting busted by some mutton is always a good time. But part of me also hates it, because it claims that mutton bustin' is also known as "wool riding." That's a foul, Modern Farmer!
OK, fine, mutton bustin' may technically be known as "wool riding" within certain segments of society, but that doesn't mean that we should ever call it that. Would you call the Grand Canyon "that big fissure in Arizona?" Would you call the Super Bowl "the NFL championship game?" Would you call an Outback Steakhouse Bloomin' Onion "a fried onion dish?" You would not.
There are two things that are great about mutton bustin': the mutton, and the bustin'. Let's not forget that.
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Infant mobiles are the quintessential toy for newborns: a baby mobile is designed to be gazed at by a child who is not yet, herself, mobile. Mobiles stimulate her vision and hearing, and encourage her to learn to track objects with her eyes. We've got great options from Tiny Love, Boon, and more.
As your baby learns to use her hands, rattles and teethers become more important – and every baby loves Sophie the Giraffe. Check out some other rattles from Haba and Manhattan Toy. Playmats and tummy time mats give her more things to bat at, grab at, and gaze at. Once she can sit up, blocks and stackers will enthrall her, and once she's crawling, she'll love traipsing along after the Tiny Love Follow Me Fred or the Yookidoo Crawl N Go Snail.
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Recognized as a Biblical authority on alternative religions and the occult, previous to his salvation Bill Schnoebelen spent sixteen years as a teacher of witchcraft, spiritism and ceremonial magick. To Yah'Shua's glory, the Ruach has continually used Bill's experience as a Druidic high priest, ordained spiritist minister and former satanist to teach Christians the intricacies of spiritual warfare and minister to those lost in cults. He also spent nine years as an active member of the Freemasonic fraternity (both York and Scottish rite) and five years as a devout member of the LDS (Mormon) church, where he held numerous offices, including elders' quorum president. Bill held temple recommends in the LDS church for four years.
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Jones was born December 30, 1945 in Manchester, England. His long hair and British accent helped him achieve heartthrob status in the United States.
Jones rose to fame in the mid-1960s when he joined the pop group The Monkees, which was formed for a TV show with the same name. With such hits as "Last Train to Clarksville," "I'm a Believer," and "A Little Bit Me, A Little Bit You," the group sold more than 50 million records.
Jones is survived by his wife and four daughters.


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(Phoenix, Ariz. – Oct. 27, 2009) Attorney General Terry Goddard today announced that former real estate agent Ammar Dean Halloum, 46, of Phoenix, has pleaded guilty to felony charges in connection with a fraudulent real estate transaction with an elderly Tucson resident.
At a hearing before Judge Richard S. Fields in Pima County Superior Court, Halloum pleaded guilty to one count of theft/financial exploitation of a vulnerable adult and one count of fraudulent schemes and artifices, both felonies. Halloum also agreed to pay over $200,000 in restitution to the victim and over $30,000 to the Attorney General's Office for prosecution costs.
At the hearing, Halloum admitted that while working as a licensed real estate agent, he obtained title to a Gilbert home through misrepresentations and omissions. The homeowner he victimized was suffering from dementia and living in a nursing home at the time the sales documents were signed. Halloum subsequently flipped the property and kept the profit.
Halloum was indicted following an investigation by Tucson Police Detective Jim Williamson, who is assigned to the Elder Abuse Task Force of the Attorney General's Office. The Arizona Department of Real Estate has revoked Halloum's license.
Prosecutors handling this case include University of Arizona law students Nicholas Klingerman and Trevor Allen, and Special Assistant Attorney General Gabriel J. Chin, who is also a professor at the University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law. Advanced law students are allowed to appear in court under special rules of the Arizona Supreme Court.
Halloum is scheduled to be sentenced on Dec. 1 before Judge Fields. For more information, please contact Anne Hilby at (602) 542-8019.


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A memorial service will be held Monday in Michigan for two-time Bulgarian Olympian Dian (Deyan) Kolev, who died suddenly this week. Kolev was born Dec. 13, 1965, in Targovishte, where he was coached by his father, Hristo Kolev. He finished fourth on vault at the 1988 Olympics in Seoul — missing the bronze by .038 — and helped the Bulgarian team finish fifth in Seoul and 10th in Barcelona. Kolev retired from competition in 1995 and had coached the boys team at the Michigan Academy of Gymnastics for the past 18 years.
The club has started a memorial fund to help his family. Donations may be sent to the Dian Kolev Memorial Fund, Michigan Academy of Gymnastics, 5870 North Hix Rd., Westland, MI 48185.
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BALTIMORE – The UMBC offense banged out nine hits and drew seven walks, including two bases-loaded walks in the sixth inning to break a 4-4 tie, and the Retrievers held off Coppin State for a 6-5 win in non-conference play, Wednesday evening at Alumni Field.
Seniors D.J. Smith (Millersville, Md./Old Mill) and Brandon Coluccio (Freehold, N.J./Freehold Township/Brookdale CC), as well as freshman Andrew Casali (New Canaan, Conn./New Canaan), each collected multi-hit games as UMBC (13-18) won for the seventh game in a row.
Sophomore Denis Mikush (Burke, Va./Robinson) came out of the pen for the Retrievers and pitch 1.2 innings to earn his first win of the year. The right-hander (1-2) struck out four in the appearance before making way for junior Jonny Dierks (Easton, Md./Independence/Fort Scott) who pitched two scoreless innings, fanning four Eagles, to complete his third save of the season.
Coppin State (9-27) out hit the Retrievers, 10-9, but was undone by an erratic pitching staff. Starter Shane Davies (1-4) took the loss for the Eagles after surrendering six runs, five of which were earned, on eight hits over 5.0 innings of work. The lefty struck out one but issued three free passes.
The visitors punched first in the wind-swept game, scoring one run against UMBC starter Stephen Chrzanowski (Frederick, Md./Tuscarora/Hagerstown CC) in the bottom of the first. Jeffrey Fitch led off the game with a single to left and took second on a fielder error. Two batters later, Bryant Miranda sent a single to right to plate Fitch and give Coppin State the early lead.
Davies held UMBC off the board until the third when the hosts took the lead with two runs. Sophomore Kevin Lachance (Clifton, Va./Centreville) initiated the rally with a single to left and then stole second. Casali then slapped a single to center and Lachance rounded the bases to score and level the game at 1-1 as the ball was misplayed in the outfield. Casali advanced all the way to third on the play and then came home on a sac fly off the bat of junior Vince Corbi (Medford, N.J./Shawnee).
The Retrievers added to their lead in the bottom of the fourth as junior Jake Barnes (Annandale, Va./Annandale) started the inning with a four-pitch walk and Smith followed by pulling a single to left. After a sacrifice bunt by Coluccio, senior Rob McCabe (Philadelphia, Pa./St. Joseph's Prep) smacked a base-knock under the shortstop's glove and into center to score both runners and push the UMBC lead to 4-1.
Coppin State pegged back in the top of the sixth, drawing within one, 4-3, on a two-run home run to centerfield by David Hamlett, and then pulling even at 4-4 on single through the left side by Chris Godfrey.
UMBC retook the lead immediately, however, in the home half of the inning and never looked back. Coluccio drove a lead-off double to right-center and McCabe was then hit with the first pitch of the at-bat to put two runners on. Coppin State then brought in Jhar Devilme who retired his first two batters, but then walked three straight to push two runs across and give the Black and Gold the 6-4 lead.
The Eagles got one run back in the top of the seventh on a one-out RBI double down the right field line by Hamlett, but Mikush struck out the next two hitters to strand two CSU runners on base and preserve the lead.
Dierks entered to start the eighth inning for the Retrievers and allowed just one base runner on a two-out error in the inning before mowing down the Eagles in the ninth to nail down the save.
UMBC now welcomes league newcomer UMass Lowell to Alumni Field for a three-game America East weekend series beginning on Saturday, April 26.
- UMBC has now won seven straight against Coppin State and leads the all-time series 43-1.
- The Retrievers' seven-game win streak this season is the longest run for the program since a seven-game stretch during the 2000 season.
- UMBC rallied after giving up the first run and is now 5-6 when the opponent scores in the first inning and 6-10 when the opponent scores first in the game.
- Lachance's third-inning steal gives UMBC 49 steals on the year, breaking last year's mark of 48 and grabbing the sixth-highest season total in program history.


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Interferry CEO Mike Corrigan describes a distinctly upbeat period in the worldwide ferry community – and explains how the global trade association plans to take its support to far-reaching new levels.There are times when the phrase "there are three kinds of lies: lies, damned lies and statistics" seems all too true, but here's an honest number for you – ferries carry a global total of more than 2 billion passengers a year, which is almost on a par with airlines.Hard to believe? Not for those of us in the industry, but almost certainly for many citizens and politicians.
South Korea Anti-piracy Unit Heading to the Strait of Hormuz
South Korea's military said on Tuesday it plans to expand the deployment of an anti-piracy unit now operating off the coast of Africa to the area around the Strait of Hormuz, after the United States pressed for help in guarding oil tankers.Attacks on oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Iran last year prompted U.S. officials to call for allies to join a planned maritime security mission.While South Korea, a key U.S. ally, will deploy its forces to the area, including the Gulf, it will not officially be joining a coalition of forces known as the International Maritime Security Construct, the defense ministry said.


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Queensland patients with life-threatening conditions will soon be able to legally access medicinal cannabis after new laws passed in the state's hung parliament.
The Public Health (Medicinal Cannabis) Bill provides a regulatory framework so that medicinal cannabis products can, with government and Therapeutic Goods Administration approval, be prescribed and dispensed to patients, but also prevents their unauthorised use.
Health Minister Cameron Dick described the reform as "ground breaking".
"This bill will change the paradigm for seriously ill patients who often feel compelled to seek out illicit cannabis treatment options," he told parliament on Wednesday night.
Mr Dick also sought to dispel myths and misconceptions about the change, saying it was not true that the legislation would only allow for the use of synthetic cannabis products.
"The bill enables access to both synthetic and botanically derived cannabis products," he said.
Under the laws, patients can access medicinal cannabis in two ways: with a prescription from specialist doctors such as oncologists or neurologists without the need for additional Queensland Health approval, or with help from medical practitioners who will apply to the department.
Patients and their families will not be able to grow their own cannabis under the laws, with Mr Dick citing "significant safety risks" associated with the lack of therapeutic goods oversight.
The Liberal National Party's health spokesman, John-Paul Langbroek, recalled high-profile cases where individuals had unlawfully sourced medicinal cannabis and increased public discussion.
Mr Langbroek said while it was difficult to estimate demand, there were significant numbers of patients with HIV AIDS experiencing severe pain, multiple sclerosis patients with severe muscle spasticity, almost one million cancer treatment sessions per year and a small number of life-threatening childhood epilepsy patients, all of whom could benefit.
But he also raised reservations that the legislation could create a "duplicative and complex process" between the new Queensland laws and the Therapeutic Goods Act.
Medicinal cannabis is already legal in Austria, Canada, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Germany, Israel, Italy, New Zealand, Spain, Sweden and the US.
Regulations passed last year mean Queensland patients can already access medicinal cannabis - and one person has so far been granted approval - however the extra provisions will come into effect in March.
Michael Cope, the President of the Queensland Council for Civil Liberties, welcomed the laws but feared sick Queenslanders would be forced into the illicit market unless the state replicated the Victorian model.
"The legislation will be of no benefit to the thousands of suffering Queenslanders who need medicinal cannabis unless steps are taken to secure a supply," Mr Cope said.
He criticised the government for increasing the penalties for illegal supply while failing to create "a local industry which may bring economic benefits to north Queensland".


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While Adam Lambert told reporters at the launch of VeVo.com on Tuesday night in NYC that David Bowie is always an inspiration to him, it wasn't Ziggy Stardust the American Idol vet was thinking about on stage during his controversial AMA performance. "Well in that moment, it was so impromptu, kinda off-the-cuff that I wasn't thinking about Bowie while I was up there," he explains. "I was thinking about sex."
Sex thoughts and all, Adam says he never meant to freak ABC out.
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Eclipsing Adam in the world of celebrity scandal these days is Tiger Woods and his women, but the glam rocker doesn't think the public should focus on the golfer because of his 11 alleged affairs.
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It's not hard for Adam to stay faithful — as he explains, even though he's famous, he's new to the dating scene in Hollywood and hasn't had to try yet. He and boyfriend of six months, Drake LaBry, broke up recently.
"People run into differences," Adam says of the split. "I'm putting a lot of energy into my career right now, it's not fair to him. Were still very good friends."
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- fresh rosemary leaves, chopped
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By Reshma Mehta , December 22, 2011 06:52 PM
Hey all! Wanted to report back from our excellent trip to Iowa last week!
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With only weeks to go before the January 3 caucuses, AARP wanted the media and general public to know more about what the Republican candidates are saying about jobs, the economy, Social Security and other important issues. So we trekked to lovely Sioux City, Iowa, where the final debate before the caucuses was taking place on Thursday, December 15.
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Live in Siouxland? CableONE is airing AARP's Video Voters' Guide on Channel 10 from 6:33-8 p.m. Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays until the Iowa Caucuses on January 3.
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And remember - AARP is non-partisan. We do not have a political action committee and do not endorse candidates or contribute to their campaigns. All our voter education activities are designed to encourage members and the general public to exercise their constitutional right to vote and to highlight the issues that affect Americans age 50+ and their families with the Presidential candidates and their campaigns.
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Companies that develop products and services that address institutional and infrastructural deficits can help low-income communities enter the growing global middle class. The most successful companies can also generate new growth possibilities with such ventures—which we call inclusive business initiatives (IBIs). New business technologies are helping companies to deepen their reach into low-income markets as well as strengthen their understanding of these consumers' priorities. Moreover, many governments, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and low-income communities are willing and eager to participate in and to benefit from IBIs.
But for these initiatives to take hold and succeed, they must achieve scale. And that has proved to be a daunting challenge. Why? Large companies have found it difficult to harness key stakeholders' strengths in ways that influence low-income consumers' preferences and gain local communities' trust. Without these capabilities, an inclusive business initiative—no matter how promising—won't be adopted widely enough to deliver value to its intended beneficiaries or to be profitable for its originator.
All this can change, however. There is growing evidence of companies that have managed to launch successful IBIs. We analyzed IBIs operating in high-growth markets across five emerging economies to glean insights into how large businesses have surmounted the core challenge of scaling their initiatives.
Our research reveals that leaders of exceptional inclusive business initiatives—those that enhance low-income consumers' quality of life as well as companies' bottom lines—apply a rigorous, three-step process. In this report, we describe how that works within real companies and suggest how it can be applied much more widely around the world.


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Le Métier de Beauté Indelible Inks Eyeliners ($28 each) are a remarkably beautiful and long-lasting pair of liners that live up to their name. I've been wearing these continuously for about two weeks. When I say "continuously," I mean that in both senses of the word–I can wear these overnight without crumbling, fading or irritation, and the colors are so beautiful that I've had a hard time emotionally choosing any other liner in my collection as a substitute.
Le Metier liners come in two shades, including Artemis–a shimmering deep blue.
The color is rich and saturated enough to use instead of a black. Sometimes colored liners are so light or anemic that I really do need to pair them with a richer color to get proper definition. Not so with Le Metier's Artemis. This is richly pigmented deep blue that shows the color beautifully without any other color. It looks amazing with a nude eye, for example Nars All about Eve duo eyeshadow or other soft beige. This gives a well-defined, but subtly brightened color.
Do not fear the brush, gentle readers. It's quite easy peasy. After experimenting (although I stopped short of cutting the brush short with scissors), I found the best method of application for me is to lay the brush lengthwise along my lashline and to pull it horizontally across my upper lid. This gives me a rich swath of even color (once is enough for both of these Le Metier colors). I might use the tip of the brush for under eye definition, except I don't wear liner there. My point is, it's a perfectly workable brush.
Le Metier de Beauté Indelible Inks Eyeliners is also available in Casatalia, a rich purple with far less shimmer compared to Artemis. The formula is otherwise identical–all-day (and all-night) wear, great coverage in a single swipe, awesome rich color.
Here are swatches of Le Metier shimmery Artemis and not-shimmery Castalia:
I don't have any liquid liners comparable to Artemis. However, I can offer comparisons of Le Metier's Castalia with Chanel Ligne Extreme in Purple #30 and Lancome Artliner in Aubergine:
Overall: These Le Metier Indelible Inks are winners. Slightly addictive, they stay on through everything and remove nicely with a good oil or dual-phase cleanser.
The Le Metier Indelible Ink eyeliners are available at Nordstrom.com (w/free ship).
Le Metier sent Cafe Makeup these Indelible Ink Liners without charge for consideration for review. This post contains some affiliate links (for more information, see about Cafe Makeup)


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RossDCurrie needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 19 designs submitted by 13 freelance designers.
Explorator Resources needs a new logo
Explorator Resources
Desired Color Scheme:
Preferably dark green (perhaps with copper writing), though we would like to see other ideas
Desired Style:
Has to be professional in appearance (sleek corporate look)
Possible ideas that could be used:
- Incorporate crossed pick & shovel or mining hammers into logo (though we are concerned these may be cliched)
- Exaggerate the X in Explor
Accepted File Formats:
jpeg, psd, png, vector
Hi folks,
Basically just need a new logo for the mining company Explorator Resources. We're also looking at later doing a website, stationary, etc., so the winner may have some input into this.
We do reserve the right not to pay a winner if no suitable entries are received, however in the past we have always paid someone.
Company Background:
Explorator is about seasoned mining people taking very advanced
copper-gold projects, developing resources and putting them into
production. Currently our focus is on South America, specifically Chile
Please include your screen-name in the filename of your entry.
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Beren and Lúthien being recorded
Hopefully good news for all those attending this year's Tolkiencon (as well as those abroad): False Fellowship is working hard on studio record the Beren and Lúthien cycle. As of now, first 9 songs are complete (but not released yet).
Poetic Musical Fellowship
This year's second session at studio has brought us eight new recordings, as well as a new musical community has been born!
The Flight of the Noldor
We have just released a songs from our first recording session of this year, for The Flight of the Noldor cycle by Alex Lewis.
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Co-author Dr Rajiv Machado, from the School of Life Sciences, University of Lincoln, UK, attended the World Symposium on Pulmonary Hypertension in 2013 as an invited member of the symposium's genetics and genomics task-force.
Papers arising from this conference, which brought together the most respected clinicians and scientists in the field, have now been compiled in a special edition of Journal of the American College of Cardiology.
The symposium, which discussed several forms of resistance in lung vessels including those associated with common disorders such as congenital heart disease and HIV, resulted in a powerful consensus around key issues and recommendations.
The replication and extension of these studies should serve to further define the genetic landscape surrounding vascular disease.
Dr Machado said: "The aim of the symposium was to report new information and how this could then be translated into clinical medicine by providing novel targets for therapy. The results have now been published as the definitive scientific consensus on this area of disease."
Dr Machado's main research focusses on Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH), a progressive disorder characterised by abnormally high blood pressure (hypertension) in the pulmonary artery, the blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to the lungs.
Symptoms include shortness of breath, dizziness, swelling (oedema) of the ankles or legs, chest pain and a racing pulse.
Dr Machado was part of a team that discovered the primary gene that causes PAH and has since gone on to investigate the disease pathway, isolating more contributory genetic mutations.
As reported at the symposium, Dr Machado's investigation of 300 patients with disparate forms of PAH – the largest study of its kind – resulted in the identification of three novel genes which appear to cause pulmonary dysfunction.
A process called next generation sequencing (NGS) was used to exclude the likelihood of the observed genetic variation being present in the general population.
In a separate study, colleagues reported two additional genetic causes of disease present only in PAH patients and, intriguingly, a genetic variant enriched among patients but present in all of us.
Dr Machado said taken together the findings presented promising new avenues for research.
"It is extremely rare to find this form of variation in a disease like this," he said.
"Identification of this alteration may provide a new target for PAH treatment. It has wide ranging significance to our understanding of lung disease. It all contributes to the genetic architecture of the disease and our understanding of what causes it."
Dr Machado is now working on population-specific genetic patterns, looking at two subsets of PAH, including an Indian group which has no family history of the disease. He will use next generation sequencing to drive a baseline genetic profile of this previously unstudied population.
Dr Machado will also carry out full DNA sequencing to interrogate the causes of childhood PAH, a particularly severe form of disease which is currently not well understood.
The full paper 'Genetics and genomics of pulmonary hypertension' can be viewed at http://content.onlinejacc.org/article.aspx?articleid=1790605&resultClick=3


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Joseph Fiennes Gossip
Joseph Fiennes gossip, latest news, photos, and video.
From Michelle: Joseph Fiennes for gaydar?
Maybe i"m reading into things too much. But you mentioned on feb 7th in your winona piece something alluding to the fact that maybe Joseph Fiennes is not interested in the ladies....could said guy be the blister??? Dear Michelle, Although there is intense speculation that Joe Fiennes cruises with the Gay Midget Dwarf, he is not the subject of the riddle. Full Story
Winona"s cautious return
Praise Goddess. The girl is slowly stepping back into the fray. First with a low key appearance at Sundance and now at the Marc Jacobs show in NYC the other day. If you ask me, she looks lovely. And when Winona is ON, she"s hard to beat. She has also apparently returned to work with 2 or 3 projects on the go and involved in talks for a couple more. Full Story


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Over the summer of 2012, WITS rolled out a major upgrade of the network file server. The new file servers will provide streamlined access to both personal and shared departmental file storage space as well as additional functionality.
During the winter & spring of the 2012-2013 academic year we are gradually moving all of the departmental shares and other class-based shares onto the new file server.
- What is the Groupfiles share?
- How does this impact me and my department?
- What new features are available with the Groupfiles shares?
- Why are we making this transition?
- How do I connect to to my department shares after the transition
1. What is the Groupfiles share?
Groupfiles (groupfiles.willamette.edu\dept) is a network file storage space where departments, classes, or other groups have space to store and share important files.
All departments in the WU community, both academic and administrative will now have a folder inside the share for their use. This replaces the fuctionality previously handled by the individual shares created on-demand for departments or projects (e.g. \\home,willamette.edu\econ will now become \\groupfiles.willamette.edu\dept\econ)
2. How does this impact me and my department?
All existing department share need to be migrated from the old file server (home.willamette.edu) to the new one (groupfiles.willamette.edu).
- This transition will be facilitated by WITS User Services; the USC for your department or school should be in contact with you as we prepare to move existing shared files
3. What new features are available with the Groupfiles shares?
New Features:
- IN and OUT boxes are now available for the department shares
- Every department will now have a share. Previously only departments who requested shares had them created, but we are now making one for each academic/administrative department at Willamette University.
4. Why are we making this transition?
The fileserver that held the old department shares is out-of-date, out of warranty and out of support and has been replaced by a new, more robust system. In order to keep both systems up during the transition, we created new names for the fileservers you will use.
5. How do I connect to to my department shares after the transition
On-Campus: You can map netfiles as a drive on your computer.
Off-Campus: The Groupfiles shares are not available to be accessed from off our network (same as the old department shares)


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October is typically recognized as Breast Cancer Awareness month and here at Filters Fast we want to draw both awareness of the disease and also pay tribute to the survivors. In lieu of our normal contest we'd like to hear from you and ask you to nominate a breast cancer survivor for a chance for them to win a pink Crane humidifier. E-mail us at [email protected] between today, Monday October 24 and Friday October 28, and we will hold a drawing at the end of the week to randomly select a winner.
In order to be eligible, please include the following in your e-mail:
– Your name
– The name of the breast cancer survivor you're nominating
– Their contact information
– How their story is an inspiration to you
After all the submissions are in on Friday we will hold a drawing to randomly select a winner. The nominated breast cancer survivor will win a pink Crane cool mist humidifier in an attractive drop shape. This humidifier relieves cough and cold symptoms, including congestion, sinus irritation, and dry skin, and is especially useful in the dry and winter months.
While Breast Cancer Awareness Month only lasts for 31 days, it's important to continually raise awareness and educate ourselves about this disease.


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@Dincrest: The theme of XV is 'Bonds' and they said that the core of the story take itself quite seriously but there is still humor to keep things balanced.That said, as someone who has followed Versus/XV for years I think you're reading too much into this considering that Kazushige Nojima is the writer for XV and he usually focuses more on the relationship of the characters more than anything else but we'll see once it comes out.Also more info is assumed to be shared at TGS.#pleasebeexcited
I just wish they didn't all looks so douchey...But I've given up on getting good characters from S-E since long ago.
^The story itself can be briefly summarized as "recover the crystal of Noctis' kingdom" but ignoring the details that the story might have the tone of some of the scenes I have seen reminds a lot of Final Fantasy VIII, Advent Children and Kingdom Hearts, which is not weird at all given how Nojima is the writer and Nomura is the director but I'm curious about the contribution of Hajime Tabata in XV.Quote from: Kevadu on June 25, 2013, 07:09:44 PMI just wish they didn't all looks so douchey...But I've given up on getting good characters from S-E since long ago.Douchey? I can believe you that from the main character in inFamous: Second Son but in XV they don't look douchey at all to me, but then again, that enters into personal preference territory.
"This is a fantasy based on reality."As far as I know, there are no giant Leviathans ruling the seas and large purple Behemoths living in cathedrals.
Quote from: AuraChannelerChris on June 25, 2013, 10:49:46 PM"This is a fantasy based on reality."As far as I know, there are no giant Leviathans ruling the seas and large purple Behemoths living in cathedrals.You clearly haven't traveled much. I had to get past a Kraken just to get home from work today.
^There is that whole part that has been teased in where Noctis and Stella have to fight against each other even though they don't want to.Additional info (from FF Wiki):"A woman with golden-blonde hair named Stella Nox Fleuret was revealed to be one of the game's antagonists. She is said to be the daughter of the Fleuret family of the country Tenebrae (Latin for "Darkness"). Fleuret is the French name of the fencing foil, a direct reference to Stella's weapon of choice, a Rapier. Like Noctis, she is able to materialize weapons from thin air, as she is can summon her rapier from a rune similar to one used by Noctis to summon his sword, though Stella's rune is golden while Noctis's is blue. Although they have no desire to fight, she and Noctis are forced to by unknown circumstances. Magazine articles have drawn similarities between her situation and that of Final Fantasy VI's Celes Chere."


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Michael Stipe Gossip
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Her dear friend Michael Stipe
I've mentioned before that Jon Stewart loves Gwyneth Paltrow too, right? You'll be rolling your eyes through this entire article anyway, might as well start it off that way. Or you could watch the trailer to Country Strong again and laugh. It's GOOPy Thursday! And there are no recipes today! No recipes and no soul searching parenting tips either. Full Story


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Washington (CNN) – Republican Senate candidate Rand Paul is once again making waves, this time for saying he opposes citizenship for U.S. born children of undocumented immigrants.
In an interview posted Wednesday on RT.com, a Russian television station that broadcasts in English, Paul said he favors modifying current law.
"We are the only country I know of that allows people to come in illegally, have a baby, and then that baby becomes a citizen," Paul said. "And I think that should stop also."
Paul, a Tea Party movement favorite, captured the Kentucky GOP primary last week, defeating establishment candidate Trey Grayson.
The 14th Amendment to the Constitution guarantees citizenship to individuals born in the United States, but Paul's position is not an unpopular one in Congress.
Legislation referred to as the Birthright Citizenship Act of 2009, a bill that has 91 co-sponsors, would modify the Immigration and Nationality Act to prevent U.S. citizenship for individuals born to undocumented immigrants.
Paul campaign chairman David Adams confirmed to CNN that Paul stands by his comments.
Paul also suggested that immigration policies favored by Democrats are politically motivated.
"I'm not opposed to letting people come in work and labor in our country, but I think what we should do is, we shouldn't provide an easy route to citizenship. A lot of this is about demographics," Paul said. "If you look at new immigrants from Mexico, they register three to one Democrat. The Democrat Party is for easy citizenship for allowing them to vote."
On his campaign website, Paul explains his position on immigration in terms of incentives and subsidies.
"I realize that subsidizing something creates more of it, and do not think the taxpayer should be forced to pay for welfare, medical care and other expenses for illegal immigrants. Once the subsidies for illegal immigration are removed, the problem will likely become far less common," Paul says.
So... basically the more this windbag blows hot air – the less credible he is as someone we should take seriously? By all means dude, keep talking.
Sounds like a great plan to me. Why should we pay for another Country's problem? Times for hard working and tax-paying Americans aren't getting any easier. Lets take care of our!
When Rand Paul was clumsily invoking the Constitution in order to rationalize the legality of segregation, his defenders were very quick to insist he wasn't a racist.
Yet, less than a week later, here he is suggesting that the 14th Amendment be repealed because of..ahem..."demographics". Would Paul have gone this route if talking about illegal Canadians or Irish? Probably not.
Race baiting has been a staple of Republican politics for decades, yet they continue to be surprised at the electoral results of trying to be an all-white "big tent".
I guess the constitution (and the Bill of Rights) only matters if it's convenient...
For once I agree with Ron Paul, children of illegals should not be allowed to get citizenship.
"Once the subsidies for illegal immigration are removed, the problem will likely become far less common," Paul says."
Get em'!!!!
Mr. Paul – Why not have the courage of your "convictions" and deny anyone here from a foreign country any food or medical care?
what should be outlawed is that haircut. same as my neighbor's shih-tzu.
The 14th Amendment to the Constitution guarantees citizenship to individuals born in the United States, but Paul's position is not an unpopular one in Congress
Tea Party logic: Trample on the Constitution, and then scream bloody hell when the 1st and 2nd Admendments are questioned.


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Q&A: Apple's Tim Cook on China Mobile Deal
This post originally appeared on Digits.
Apple Chief Executive Tim Cook on Wednesday in Beijing briefed a small group of Chinese media and The Wall Street Journal on Apple's new agreement to sell iPhones through China Mobile, the world's largest carrier. Below are excerpts of Cook's response to questions about a number of key issues the company faces in the world's largest smartphone market.
Q: Are you concerned about growing competition from cheaper handsets in China?
Cook: I've always thought it was important for an individual and a company to have a North Star, something that doesn't change. Many many things can change but the North Star should be clear, and for Apple that's always been making the best products in the world. That's our strategy and that's not changing today or tomorrow or the next day or the next year.
When you really back up and look at what's happening in China the usage numbers are staggering. Fifty-seven percent of the mobile browsing in China is done on iOS devices. Now there are many different views of unit market share and you can choose to look at whichever one you think is most reputable, but for us that is not our North Star, we don't get up in the morning saying we want to sell the most, we get up saying we want to make and create the best, and so that's our strategy and it doesn't change.
Q: What is the significance of the iPhone being launched through China Mobile?
Cook: What this partnership does is, it allows us to take the iPhone to a different level in China, to marry it with the fastest network, with TD-LTE [Time-Division Long-Term Evolution], for the very first time. As [China Mobile Chairman Xi Guohua] said, this is a new product, this is a world phone. Now you can take your iPhone in China use it on TD-LTE and if you travel to the United States you can now use it on FDD-LTE [Frequency Division Duplexing Long-Term Evolution network]. This is a big deal, it's huge, and so I couldn't be happier with how we're doing.
Q: How is Apple performing in China and how will the deal help its sales outlook?
Cook: Last quarter, we haven't announced numbers, but I can tell you that last quarter we sold more iPhones in Greater China than at any time in our past. And so it was a record quarter, helped by launching China very first in the queue [launching new iPhones at the same time as the U.S.] And I think with what we're announcing today, I see a huge barrier being removed, because there are lots of people that love China Mobile's network and love iPhones and those two spheres are finally coming together, so it's a monumental day and a watershed announcement.
Q: How will this impact the gray market, in which iPhones are smuggled into China from other locations and sold through unofficial channels?
Cook: I do believe it will help, because I believe that the sum of the gray market is born out of many people wanting something that's not available where they want to buy it. By having the iPhone at China Mobile in an authorized place that has fantastic service and fantastic sales people, I think many people will desire to buy in China Mobile's channel. And so as of this weekend we will be selling iPhones in more than 3,000 additional locations from what we were selling it before.
Q: How will cooperation with China Mobile improve your sales channels?
Cook: China Mobile already has a reach to many cities that Apple does not have a reach to. So yes, you will see over time Apple going to more and more cities and this is something that China Mobile's skill and know-how and distribution network will be an enormous assist to us.
Q: How did the deal, that took six years in the making, come together?
Cook: The iPhone began to support TD-LTE in September, the licenses were issued in November and we announced the deal in December, so it actually came together fairly quickly. Within just eight to ten weeks after Mr. Xi and I met in Cupertino, I came to Beijing. Mr. Xi and I shook hands at that meeting and I knew then it was just a matter of working through some last details. And we spent some amount of time working through those, but the key really big meetings were in the fall of 2012 and January in Beijing in 2013, and then it was a matter of preparing the organizations and executing and working the details. I agree with Mr. Xi, this has been very much like a courtship and all of the discussions that China Mobile and Apple had over the time period before this laid a great foundation because they developed a mutual respect for both companies.
Q: What do you think of China Mobile as a partner?
Cook: We saw a company in China Mobile that was unlike any other company we had ever dealt with, that had enormous skill and enormous size and enormous scale and enormous talent, and so those discussions laid a great foundation. I can tell you that from my point of view, every meeting that occurred between 2008 and today was a good meeting. There were some great meetings, but all meetings were at least good, because we left with a better understanding of one another. Great relationships are not built on always agreeing, they're built on mutual respect, and they're built on trying to see the issue from the other lens and I think the time that we spent in allowing that to occur will be great for both companies, and more importantly for the customers that we both serve.
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Right to record police a focus of Connecticut bill
HARTFORD (AP) -- When East Haven police officers arrested a Catholic priest who was videotaping them in 2009, it sparked calls for the state legislature to better protect the public's right to record the actions of law enforcement officials.
Five years later, additional safeguards to that right have yet to make it to the governor's desk. Bills approved in the Senate died in the House in 2011 and 2012. Legislation last year failed to make it to a House or Senate vote.
Supporters of the proposal launched another effort this year and pushed a bill through the Judiciary Committee, which approved the legislation two weeks ago on a 27-12 vote. Now they're waiting again for the Senate and House to act.
"It's an important bill because it would memorialize the public's right to videotape law enforcement," said David McGuire, staff attorney for the American Civil Liberties Union of Connecticut. "Many police officers in Connecticut have given the public a difficult time about recording from a safe distance, which is a violation of the First Amendment."
Current law already allows people to record police from a safe distance, but the bill would take it a step further by allowing people to sue officers who interfere with the recording of their actions. There are exemptions that would allow police to block recordings to protect public safety, preserve the integrity of crime scenes and protect crime victims' privacy.
Some police officers and other critics say the bill would embolden people to get too close to crime and accident scenes and put the public and police in danger by distracting officers. They also say it would make it easier to sue cities, towns and the state, potentially costing them millions of dollars.
"No one says they don't have a right to videotape police officers on their jobs," said Sgt. Richard Holton, president of the Hartford Police Union. "But ... it opens a Pandora's box for cities and towns. It just opens the door to frivolous lawsuits."
In the East Haven case, the Rev. James Manship of St. Rose of Lima Church in New Haven was arrested while video-recording two officers in a store owned by a Hispanic couple in an attempt to document police abuses against Hispanics.
The officers, David Cari and Dennis Spaulding, said in their reports that Manship was holding an "unknown shiny silver object" and struggled with one of the officers who tried to take it from him, but the pastor's video showed Cari knew Manship was holding a camera.
Charges of disorderly conduct and interfering with police against Manship were dropped. Cari, Spaulding and two other East Haven officers were later sentenced to prison time in a federal investigation of mistreatment of Latinos.
Senate Majority Leader Martin Looney, D-New Haven, has been pushing the police recording bill the past few years.
"Citizens have a right to record police officers," he said at a Judiciary Committee public hearing in February. "However, there have been recent incidents in which officers harassed and threatened citizens who were attempting to exercise that right."
Looney added, "Creating a possible cause of (legal) action against officers who attempt to intimidate citizens in this manner would serve as a deterrent to this behavior."