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GIMPS has discovered a new largest known prime number: 282589933-1 (24,862,048 digits)
Goldbach wrote a letter to Euler dated June 7, 1742 suggesting (roughly) that every even integer is the sum of two integers p and q where each of p and q are either one or odd primes. Now we often word this as follows:
Goldbach's conjecture: Every even integer n greater than two is the sum of two primes.This is easily seen to imply
Every integer n greater than five is the sum of three primes.There is little doubt that both results are true, as Euler replied to Goldbach:
That every even number is a sum of two primes, I consider an entirely certain theorem in spite of that I am not able to demonstrate it.Progress has been made on this problem, but slowly--it may be quite awhile before the work is complete. For example, it has been proven that every even integer is the sum of at most six primes (Goldbach suggests two) and in 1966 Chen proved every sufficiently large even integer is the sum of a prime plus a number with no more than two prime factors (a P2).
Vinogradov in 1937 showed that every sufficiently large odd integer can be written as the sum of at most three primes, and so every sufficiently large integer is the sum of at most four primes. One result of Vinogradov's work is that we know Goldbach's theorem holds for almost all even integers.
Various heuristic estimates are avaliable for the number of solutions there should be to 2n = p + q (with p, q prime). And these of course grew in size with n.
Recently, Jean-Marc Deshouillers, Yannick Saouter, and Herman te Riele have verified this up to 1014 with the help of a Cray C90 and various workstations. If we will accept the Riemann Hypothesis, then this is enough to prove the odd Goldbach conjecture: Every odd integer greater than five is the sum of three primes.
Descartes also was aware of the two prime version of Goldbach's conjecture before Goldbach was. So is it misnamed? Erdös said that it "is better that the conjecture be named after Goldbach because, mathematically speaking, Descartes was infinitely rich and Goldbach was very poor."
When verifying the Goldbach conjecture for n we quickly see that it is very easy to find many primes which add to n. In 1923 Hardy and Littlewood took the first major step toward the proof of the Goldbach conjectures using their circle method [HL23]. Among other things, they conjectured that the number of ways of writing n as the sum of two primes, G(n), is asymptotic to twice the twin prime constant times n/(log n)2 times the product of (p-1)/(p-2) taken over the prime divisors p of n.
That is a lot of solutions for a large n so there will be a solution with one of the prime quite small. For example, when checking all n up to 100,000,000,000,000, Richstein [Richstein2000] found the smaller prime is never larger than 5569 used in the following partition:
389965026819938 = 5569 + 389965026814369.It was conjectured [GRL89] that the smallest prime in a partition of n might be bounded by a constant times (log n)2 log log n. Richstein's work shows that the constant 1.603 (from n=6) sufficies for n < 4.1014.
See Also: OddGoldbachConjecture
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Hi, all. Rough week with the religion thing. I could really use some ideas / support from my fellow non-theist friends out there.
My wife and I have a daughter. She's almost six. They go to church together. A very conservative, Calvinist-like church where they're already starting to tell her bullshit about believing in Jesus and going to heaven when you die. And the bullshit that really makes me cringe about what happens if you don't.
(Heh, excuse my vulgarity. Around the home I walk very a fine line when it comes to my choice of words for Christian doctrine. And my criticism of it in general. Out of respect to those closest of friends and family who believe in it, of course. But if I can't call a horse a horse on an anonymous atheist forum of all places, I am in a sad place indeed!)
So this week my daughter and I have been having these conversations about Christianity. She's only six, so depth and scope are obviously limited, but still they're conversations, right? And suddenly I realize I have no clue about how I should be responding to this stuff!!
She knows I don't believe in Jesus (as Savior anyway - I think the distinction between that and a belief in Jesus in general is still pretty fuzzy in her head), and that bothers her.
She asks me to read the Bible with her, which I've been doing (because she asks). It's a children's story Bible that emphasizes Christ as the atonement in all the stories of the Old Testament... unbelievable. Should I even be doing that?
There are other circumstances too, which complicate things.
And then what about my wife? We've never exactly talked about this before. It'll be an awkward conversation if we ever do have it. But what are some reasonable things for me to expect of her regarding our daughter's religious education? What is reasonable for her to expect of me?
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First of all, you have my deepest sympathies. Thats a tough situation. Since you were a believer before you were married I can understand why you haven't talked about it and why you don't want to make too many waves with your daughter's burgeoning faith.
I was lucky enough to be an out atheist before hand and we did lay out some rudimentary ground rules. I don't necessarily expect them all to stick but it's something at least.
So I guess I would suggest you get things straight with your wife first. How conservative is the church and how conservative is your wife. My wife is pretty moderate at heart but she comes from a Pentecostal church and some respected family members of hers are fundigelical types.
We agreed not to indoctrinate our child into or against religion.That probably isn't an option for you at this point I'm guessing you are going to at the very least separate yourself from the indoctrination process to preserve your sanity. I know I couldn't bear supporting my child being fearful of going to hell. Maybe you will just need to go the, "ask your mother," route. Maybe you could slip in a little universalism (If God loves everyone he has the power to get everyone to heaven or whatever). It is really all down to what your wife can tolerate, and really what you can tolerate as well. I really hope there is a middle ground for you. My wife and I have found it but if things are getting rocky for us religious differences have a way of rearing their ugly head(s?).
Of course it goes without saying that anything I may say that sounds like advice is veeeerrrrrryyy tentative as:
A. I am no expert
B. there are a million variables that can effect how things pan out in your situation.
Hey Round Peg, that is a tough situation indeed. I'm in a similar boat, married to a Christian with two girls, six and four. I've never been a believer, even though I was brought up in a nominally Christian home.
You got some good advice from Felonious. First, talk candidly with your wife and let her know that you still love her and that you didn't marry her because of her beliefs. I firmly believe that couples can get along while holding strongly divergent beliefs...look at James Carville and Mary Matalin :
My wife takes our daughters to church. We agreed before we married that they would be brought up in the Christian tradition. Yes, I was younger and less 'out' about my atheism, and there was probably some denial and naivete on her part about my eventually 'coming around' to Christianity, but we're here now, 12 years in, so we're doing our best. I don't have a huge problem with church, for the most part, it's benign, a relatively safe environment, the girls have friends there, etc. They also go to Christian daycare. Now the daycare for the most part goes the 'Jesus loves you' route. To the extent that they can understand any theology at all, they know that mommy and daddy differ on the god/Jesus question. If they ask me about some aspect of theology, I make it plain to them that it's their choice whether they want to believe it or not. When they ask questions like 'What is heaven like?', I tell them something like, nobody knows, and some people don't think there's a heaven at all. I never tell them absolutes, like there is no god, or Jesus never lived. I tell them a lot of people believe in god, and a lot of people believe in other god or gods. I try to give them the perspective that people believe lots of different things, and it's up to them to make the choice of what they believe.
My oldest is very smart, and she's already figured out Santa and the Easter bunny and Tooth fairy, and the only distinction I've made between them is that nobody knows about god, and that yes, parents are all of the above at some point for their kids.
So, I guess what I would say is to be truthful, tell her your opinion, stay away from absolutes (something most atheists naturally avoid anyway), and to do the same with your wife. There were definitely rough patches, some REALLY rough, but in the end, I have to do the same thing I expect my wife to do: give me the freedom to believe as I wish to believe, as long as I'm not hurting anyone. Yes, I understand some Christians believe you ARE hurting children if you don't tell them about Jesus/hell/etc., and you can make similar arguments on the atheist side. Told ya it's a rough road sometimes, didn't I? :D
Just wanted to say thank you all, for your thoughts and stories. I'm sure I'll be reading through them again from time to time as I experiment with how to move forward.
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ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta police say a warrant has been issued for former WNBA star and Olympic gold medalist Chamique Holdsclaw who is accused of shooting into a woman's car after using a bat to break its windows.
Police said Thursday that Holdsclaw followed the woman, Jennifer Lacy, to her car on Tuesday afternoon. WNBA spokesman Ron Howard says the 29-year-old Lacy plays for the Tulsa Shock.
No one was injured. Lacy identified the 35-year-old Holdsclaw as an ex-girlfriend and both played for the Atlanta Dream in 2009.
Police say Holdsclaw is wanted on charges of aggravated assault and reckless conduct.
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|The subject of this article was either removed from World of Warcraft or is no longer available due to the devastating Cataclysm.
Objectives Edit
Sten Stoutarm would like 8 pieces of Tough Wolf Meat.
Description Edit
What do we have here? You look as though you might need something to keep your hands warm, hm?
I'll tell you what would help: a pair of nice, warm gloves. And, being the kind soul that I am, I'd be more than happy to provide you with a suitable pair. I've one condition, however.
I need you to go get me some wolf meat. Nice arrangement, hm? You bring me some wolf meat, and I'll make sure you don't lose any digits to frostbite. Well, what do you say?
Wolves giving you a bit of trouble? You'd do well to avoid the fangs and claws and other sharp bits, yes?
Ah! Wonderful. The wolf meat should do nicely. Oh, don't worry, <name>, I wouldn't forget my part of the bargain. Here, one of these should fit you.
Upon completion of this quest you will gain:
- 80 XP (or 60 at level 70)
- +250 with Gnomeregan Exiles
- +250 with Ironforge
Video Walk Through Edit
This short video by Kidknie Rippender walks you through the quest.
Notes Edit
Kill wolves in Coldfire Valley who will drop Tough Wolf Meat, which is a quest-only item. Does not drop on every kill, but drops very frequently.
CataclysmEditThis section concerns content exclusive to Cataclysm.
This quest has been removed with Cataclysm. There are more pressing concerns when you arrive, such as the Trogg attack on Anvilmar.


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Since we opened our doors back in 1994, Thu Giang Guesthouse has been playing host to many friendly backpackers all around the world. Our guesthouse has received good reviews from various travel guides such as Lonely Planet, Let's Go, Routard, Rough Guides and many other travel websites. As such, Thu Giang Guesthouse is known to many travelers, in South East Asia and other parts of the world, as a top choice budget accommodation in Hanoi.
We are located right in the centre of Hanoi capital, along a small and quiet street in the Old-Quarter - the quintessential part of Hanoi. As a family-run guesthouse, we try to make you settle into Hanoi as much as we can. Our English-speaking staffs, who are helpful and friendly, will always be there to provide you with useful information of places to visit around Hanoi.
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All rhino species are critically endangered, except the Southern white rhino, which has recovered from around 50 to over 20,000 individuals since the 1960s. The precipitous decline of African rhinos everywhere outside of South Africa was halted in 1993 by tough action from the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Flora and Fauna (CITES), which led to the sanctioning of Taiwan by the Clinton Administration and the banning of domestic sales of rhino horn (international trade ban being in place since 1975) in China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. This process involved the arrest of rhino horn sellers and a public burning of rhino horn in China and tremendous publicity surrounding the sanctions in Taiwan. Between 1994 and 2008 both Black and Southern
white rhino populations grew steadily.
In 2008 poaching started to rise and last year the world witnessed record levels of rhino poaching in South Africa with the main markets identified as Vietnam and China. In 2014, 1,215 rhinos were killed for their horns in South Africa, surpassing 2013's then-record 1,004.
During this time legal trophy hunting of rhinos in South Africa was infiltrated by Vietnamese organized crime. Suddenly a large number of rhino horn "trophies" were exported from South Africa to Vietnam and it appears that this was used to develop new markets in Vietnam, which are now being fed by horns from poaching. In addition, increased Chinese economic activity in Africa contributed to an increase in the apprehension of Chinese smuggling rhino horn.
While tens of millions of dollars are spent annually on studying and protecting rhinos in the wild, since the 1993 interventions only a few hundred thousand dollars has been spent on addressing the underlying demand for rhino horn that drives poaching.
In 2013, we launched a three-year campaign to reduce rhino horn demand in China. Our goal is to use existing methodology, networks, and contacts from our shark fin campaign to:
- Raise awareness in Vietnam and China of the rhino poaching crisis.
- Support Vietnamese lawmakers in banning rhino horn sales and increasing enforcement efforts there and in China.
- Measurably reduce demand for rhino horn in Vietnam and China.
The kick-off featured new public service messages from longtime WildAid Ambassador Yao Ming and actor/director Jiang Wen that were broadcast thousands of times on nearly two dozen TV channels in the first two months of the campaign.
In addition, we developed partnerships with African Wildlife Foundation, CHANGE–Vietnam, and the National Basketball Association. We continue to liaise with the Chinese State Forestry Administration and are encouraged to see them reach out to all Chinese travelling abroad in a message not to buy rhino horn via Chinese cell phone providers.
In 2015, we are continuing to build momentum by creating new messages and extensive street-level and social media campaigns. We have developed new public service messages with actor Jackie Chan, actress Maggie Q, Yao Ming, The Duke of Cambridge (Prince William), and sports icon David Beckham, and are now working on new PSAs, including one featuring actor Andrew Lincoln.


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A Children's Hospital in Texas: TLC for the RN
The Registered Nurse (RN) is a hot commodity in the healthcare industry. Unlike many professions that are experiencing decreased job opportunities, the RN is in high demand—especially within the hospital setting. So why are RNs leaving the workforce?
In a nutshell, it is the existence of an unhealthy work environment. There are too many sick patients to be cared for by too few RNs who are experiencing too much stress, which is often compounded by conflict with doctors and RN co-workers.
This increased job demand for RNs working in hospitals is now a well-known fact. Newspapers and TV reporting frequently describe personal horror stories that exemplify the RN shortage. Too few RNs result in more and more RNs leaving the patient's bedside because the patient care load is too high. And in an effort to address the issue, the federal government has released millions of dollars for career development retention efforts to improve the numbers of RNs in the workforce.
While lack of adequate RN staffing is critical in all acute care settings, a children's hospital is certainly the worst place one can imagine for the RN shortage to exist. And in one particular children's hospital in Texas, there was a real crisis. An unprecedented drop in the number of available RNs, coupled with the increasing number of very sick children, created a workplace situation of ever-increasing stress for the hospital staff RNs and extreme job dissatisfaction. And future RN shortages were looming: a pediatric surgical unit, for example, was desperate for help because 48% of their RNs were leaving within a year.
The hospital's RN leadership had to do something that was immediate. A federal grant was written and the hospital was awarded $1.2 million dollars to improve nurse retention through its Nurse Retention, Patient Care Improvement Project. After attending a public workshop of The Leadership Challenge, the project director spearheaded the development of a two-day workshop using this evidence-based leadership development tool for the hospital's front-line managers. The surgical unit director who was facing the 48% turnover, in particular, made a conscious effort to incorporate the principles of The Leadership Challenge into her and her managers' leadership styles. She and her manager team made public their inspirational shared vision, embedded their leadership behavior development into the agenda of all meetings, and continually promoted their vision and leadership development—despite many obstacles.
After 18 months of applying the guiding practices of The Leadership Challenge, this children's hospital surgical director is presenting great outcomes at a national conference this year. Her unit's an annual turnover rate for RNs has gone from 48% to 17%. And job satisfaction surveys show statistically significance improvement: an increase of 14% of RNs who would recommend their organization as a good place to work and an increase of 10% who say they want to stay at least three more years. Job satisfaction survey scores now place them as the top surgical unit for all children's hospitals in the nation.
Sally Carmen, RN, MSN, CPNP is Director of Education & Organizational Development at North Hills Hospital in North Richland Hills, Texas. She can be reached at email@example.com.
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College Dance Roundtable Part V: How will a dance degree help me after college?
Kids Cafe Goes to College is a new twist on Dancewave's popular annual Kids Cafe Festival, now in its 16th year. Kids Cafe Goes to College offers high school dancers an opportunity to get a first-hand look at professionally-based college dance programs through master classes, roundtable discussions with college department heads, and performances. This first Dance College Panel Roundtable at The Irondale Center in Brooklyn took place on Thursday, November 12, 2009. The discussion was moderated by Joan Finkelstein (Director of Dance Programs at the NYC Dept. of Education). It included panelists from Fordham University, Long Island University: Brooklyn Campus, Marymount Manhattan, New York University, Ohio State University, SUNY Purchase College and The Juilliard School.


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Saints Players' Penalties Vacated
The months-long conflict between the National Football League and New Orleans Saints players accused of running a bounty scheme appears over after former NFL commissioner Paul Tagliabue, who was put in charge of the appeals process, vacated all player punishments on Tuesday. Kevin Clark has details on The News Hub. Photo: AP.
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I've that spent was lifted the beginning of season now it's it's vacated ... by the report clears implicating this penalties in paper play when everyone call it by ex commissioner Paul Tucker who ... was the judge jury executioner today he said you know what ... all these guys did something wrong but it was enough the suspensions ... to the Saints players have their names cleared ... he's in he's in the two things is it normal to get these harsh punishments told that any seventies when one day on is it normal to have vacated was it both ... except one but this is unprecedented in growth in both cases in both instances I never saw before a sparse and never ever have had to backtrack like this before ... um I in Roger Dell's current mix of salt much he was getting would impose penalties and we can do that so yet have a neutral observer for an old commissioner who would be Avici DEL with a lot these issues for ... us Mr said basically that you know what Roger ... you messed up and so it's unprecedented step the NFL to sort of acknowledged the misstep or bring in someone like this and ... and now this this ugly chapter it's gone on since March is basically over ... its own doling out um sanctions on us was whatever it is I'm ... in only has ... in most organizations has a isn't very ... omniscient approach and soul of a process to it ... aam ... this week said of of of system shooting from the head ... 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Shopping in Nova Scotia
When it comes to shopping in Nova Scotia, you can have the best of both worlds. Halifax is the largest shopping destination in Atlantic Canada, offering malls and big box stores as well as speciality shops. Venture outside of Halifax and you'll find a mix of regular outlets and unique local stores, artisan shops and boutiques in towns such as Mahone Bay, Wolfville, Truro, and throughout Cape Breton Island.
Unique Nova Scotian Treasures
Throughout Nova Scotia you will find unexpected treasures in the many local shops, galleries, and boutiques. Take a piece of Nova Scotia home with you – whether it's a maritime keepsake, a one-of-a-kind creation from a Nova Scotian artisan, or traditional, hand-crafted quilts.
Shopping in Halifax Nova Scotia offers popular shopping centers and niche street shops.
Halifax Shopping Locations
Halifax's charming Spring Garden Road is lined with a wide assortment of restaurants, coffee houses, and more than 200 retail stores including many independently owned, specialty shops. The Spring Garden Road area consists of nine city blocks, a block of which borders on and includes the main entrance to the historic Halifax Public Gardens. Pop into Uncommon Grounds for a coffee and a sweet treat or a hand-paddled ice cream creation to fully enjoy your stroll through these beautiful Victorian Gardens. The Museum of Natural History and the Halifax Citadel National Historic Site are located just a short walk from the Spring Garden Road shopping district as well.
In Halifax's North End, the Hydrostone Market is a European-style, historic collection of shops, restaurants and services with local cuisine and unique boutiques. You will find everything from custom, hand-built furniture and hand crafted jewellery to artisan breads, flavoured oils and vinegars and cuisine from around the world.
The Halifax Waterfront offers many unique shopping experiences, such as:
- The popular Halifax Seaport Farmers' Market, the oldest operating Farmers' Market in North America. The market has everything from fresh baked bread and locally grown produce to leather and wood crafted products, jewellery, fresh flowers, musicians, and much, much more.
- The boardwalk alongside the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic is home to a delicious collection of food sheds, boat tour opportunities and great shops such as Lost Cod Clothing Co. which produces clothing with logos that are historically tied to Halifax's rich history. Stop in for a browse and a history lesson!
- NovaScotian Crystal is both a shop and a crystal making studio. An audience can often be found watching master glass blowers creating beautiful crystal works of art in the traditional Irish method handed down over generations.
- Bishop's Landing is known for its fine dining restaurants, wine, jewellery, clothes and specialty food shops featuring everything from decadent chocolates, rum cakes and hand-paddled ice cream.
- Just down from Bishop's Landing, another Halifax favourite, Historic Properties is famous for its waterfront patios, Nova Scotia giftware, fun atmosphere, and charming boutiques.
Popular Halifax Shopping Centers
There are many shopping malls and districts in and around Halifax and across the Halifax Harbour in the smaller city of Dartmouth.
Dartmouth Crossing is the newest addition to Nova Scotia's urbanshopping district. This new shopping area is located close to the Mic Mac Mall and is connected to the Burnside Business Park making it convenient for those who want to make the most of their shopping trip. Stroll along the sidewalks of Dartmouth Crossing to visit a unique mix of boutiques, big box stores and outlets. After a day of shopping, relax and enjoy a meal one of the many restaurants in the park before catching a show at the Cineplex theatre.
The Mic Mac Mall, located in Dartmouth, is a popular shopping destination and with over 160 shops and services and all of the best name brand stores, you will find everything you need all under one roof.
Bayers Lake Shopping District is located just minutes from downtown Halifax and is the largest retail business park in Atlantic Canada with more than 400 businesses including outlets, restaurants, big box stores and an 18 screen Cineplex theatre.
The Halifax Shopping Centre is the largest multi-building shopping centre in Atlantic Canada. With more than 200 stores in this convenient shopping complex, you will have access to all of the shops and services you need to enhance your Nova Scotia vacation.
Shopping Along the South, Yarmouth and Acadian Shores
The oceanside towns of Mahone Bay and Chester, both located along Nova Scotia's south shore both have many unique shops and boutiques such as Suttles & Seawinds, Northern Sun Gallery & Gifts, Amos Pewter and The Village Emporium. Further along the south shore, historic Lunenburg, Bridgewater, and Yarmouth offer many artisan shops as well as some larger stores.
Shopping in Central Nova Scotia and in the Northumberland Region
Central Nova Scotia is home to many shopping areas, Amherst (near the New Brunswick border) and Truro (at the 'hub' of the province between Amherst and Halifax), both have charming downtown areas, as well as larger stores and malls located near the main highways.
The Highland Square Mall in New Glasgow and the Antigonish Mall in Antigonish are located near the main highway. Both towns also have central shopping, including cafes, galleries, and boutiques in the downtown areas.
Shopping in the Fundy Shore and Annapolis Valley Region
The Fundy Shore and Annapolis Valley Region is home to a wide range of shopping opportunities, from the modern shopping hub of New Minas to boutique shops in the historical buildings of Bear River. The valley is also the agricultural heart of Nova Scotia and, as such, it is home to a number of wineries that sell their products on site, including Domaine de Grand Pré, Annapolis Highland Vineyards and Gaspereau Vineyards.
If you're looking a truly timeless shopping experience, visit the Green Crow Gift Shop at Joggins Fossil Cliffs. Named after one of the old mines in Joggins, the gift shops sells both educational and decorative items, including books and children's dig activities on fossils, and finely crafted jewellery and pottery made from local rocks and minerals.
Shopping Areas through Cape Breton Island
Sydney is the main shopping area in Cape Breton, and the Mayflower Mall is one of the largest in the region. Along the breathtaking Cabot Trail there are also many cafes, shops, galleries, and even tea-houses, most with a traditional Cape Breton charm.
MacIsaac Kiltmakers in St. Peter's, Nova Scotia is a family business but also one of Canada's largest kiltmakers. Their kilts and other Celtic products are made by hand and shipped around the world. Arts North is located just off the Cabot Trail in Cape North, on Cape Breton's North Shore. The gallery sells unique works of art inspired by the natural beauty of the island, including pottery, jewellery, wood carvings and fused glass pieces. Situated just outside the Acadian village of Cheticamp you will find Flora's Gift Shop which began as a general store in the 1950s and today sells beautiful hooked rugs and wall hangings from local craftswomen. Local hands-on rug hooking demonstrations happen daily throughout May-October.


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How about a nice tutorial on the very classy, selfish, pretty, spoiled, and sometimes very naive little girl named Angelica. Angelica Pickles is one of the next Rugrats character that I will be showing you how to draw because she is one of five main characters to the Nickelodeon cartoon series. She is the only child in her family which is probably due to her mother living a faced paced lifestyle, and a dad that tries to keep up. Angelica is a blond headed three year old girl that loves eating chocolate chip cookies, playing with her favorite toy doll in the whole wide world that she named Cynthia, and she also loves bossing around the younger kids whom she calls "babies". Angelica is the cousin to Tommy and Dil and she often tries to compete with Susie Carmichael whether it be with singing, pageants, or any other audience prone display that may come her way. Angelica is one of my favorite characters and because I didn't have her yet as a lesson, I wanted to make a tutorial on "how to draw Angelica Pickles from Rugrats" step by step. I hope you all like this lesson, I did enjoy doing this character and I know you guys will too. I shall leave now, but I will return so stay tuned in for more drawing fun.
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The HTTYD fan site conference call with Gerard is scheduled for TODAY, March 20 at 4:40pm Pacific (7:40PM Eastern). Thank you to everyone who submitted questions!! As soon as the call is complete, we will upload the audio for everyone! Follow us on Twitter for on the spot updates before, during and after the call!
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- 03/21/10 – How To Train Your Dragon Red Carpet Premiere
- 03/23/10 – The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
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- 03/29/10 – The Bounty Hunter German Red Carpet Premiere
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Dow Sails on Fiscal Cliff Optimism
The Dow sailed toward its highest level in two months as investors voice optimism about U.S. debt talks. Jonathan Cheng has details on The News Hub. Reuters.
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Thursday's news of "The Jordan Challenge" coming to NBA 2K11 certainly felt like a trip down memory lane - of video games, as well as His Airness' career.
In the days when Michael Jordan was the premier athlete in the NBA, if not the world, sports video games were on the whole not fully licensed, and usually titled after a single superstar. And it wasn't just Joe Montana Football or Ken Griffey Jr. Baseball. Mario Lemieux, David Robinson, Riddick Bowe and Greg Norman all had games named for them.
With NBA 2K11's "Jordan Challenge" - recreating 10 of his greatest games ever - and NHL Slapshot's "Peewee-to-Pro" career mode starring Wayne Gretzky, two major upcoming sports titles have reached back into the 1990s to give more than just the cover of a game to a player. They've given a huge chunk of its code to a single performer of that era, and betting that it will mean big sales.
It is a step back in time that, along with that era's great - and lesser - players showing up in NBA Jam, has the feelings of being a trend. That's somewhat ironic, considering Tiger Woods has been the face of simulation-quality golf, on any platform, for more than a decade, and only now the game is having as bad of a year in sales as he is both personally and professionally.
The response for "The Jordan Challenge" was uncommonly positive. I'm accustomed to seeing sports posts, regardless of the subject matter, littered with complaints, often bemoaning a lack of innovation. Yet I've never seen so many people vowing day-one buys for an alternative game mode. Jordan, who hasn't played in seven years, clearly strikes a chord with gamers.
"The relevancy of Michael Jordan, even in the eyes of 13-year-olds, is still as a champion and a superstar out there on the court today," 2K Sports' Jason Argent told me last month.
It's absolutely true, and it's probably why this will stop with both Jordan and Gretzky in their respective titles. In other sports, there simply are no retired or even active players that command fans' imagination, or are as widely accepted as their sport's greatest player ever.
The closest analogue, in terms of statistical performance anyway, would be baseball's Barry Bonds - but the freight on him is laughably overwhelming. Aside from the steroid controversy, Bonds has not appeared under his own name in a video game since withdrawing from the MLBPA licensing agreement - the only one to do so - in 2003. The cost of getting him into a game would be enormous, and considering how reviled he is by many baseball fans, eminently not worth it. And the next baseball player whose career might justify such a video game memorial? Roger Clemens, perhaps even more tainted and unlikeable than Bonds.
In football, Madden and FIFA have proven quite capable of selling a ton without giving a specific legend a game mode. All-Pro Football 2K8 put the NFL's greatest receiver on the same cover as one of the greatest quarterbacks and running backs of all time and still is largely forgotten. And the style of play isn't as given to the kind of role-playing-game achievement in "The Jordan Challenge" or the career progression of "Peewee-to-Pro."
Furthermore, 2K Sports went to a tremendous effort to licence the likenesses of all the players - most now retired - who faced Jordan in these games. A legal dispute over the appearance of old-time players on classic teams led to that feature being discontinued in Madden (and, for additional different reasons, in NCAA Football).
The question then is how 2K Sports and EA Sports can, if they plan to at all, continue this kind of special appearance mode in NBA 2K12 and Slapshot, if any sequel is coming there. This is more of a concern for NBA 2K. Right now, Jordan's appearance on the cover and in the game is likely to deliver a huge sales spike. Though 2K has never been afraid to do something big because of an argumentative obligation to top it later, one wonders how next year's Jordan-less game would do in comparison, and if the Jordan Challenge feature carries over there's the implication it should be updated.
Probably the last thing 2K would want is a situation where NBA 2K11 cannibalizes NBA 2K12 because it has a feature the new game doesn't. Some have also pointed out that maybe 2K Sports is being shrewd, and in spotting a potential lockout with the players' union contract set to expire, created a mode that doesn't depend on the current events or players of the league. That's perhaps giving them too much credit, but it could be a nice side effect.
I have no proof of this, simply speculation - and a notable no comment from Argent as to plans - but I think 2K will extend "The Jordan Challenge" with DLC. And if they have permission to use the likenesses of Dominique Wilkins, Karl Malone, Larry Bird, Patrick Ewing, Clyde Drexler and others, then why not create role-playing challenges specific to their great career moments, too? I'm not saying put Reggie Miller on the cover of NBA 2K12, but his epic showdowns with the Knicks would absolutely create enthusiasm among lifelong NBA fans.
That's what might be someday. For this year at least, we can kick back, controller in hand, and revel in what was, and party like its nineteen-ninety... five. Or two.
Stick Jockey is Kotaku's column on sports video games. It appears Saturdays at 2 p.m. U.S. Mountain time.


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Warriors lose despite Curry's 54
KNICKS 109, WARRIORS 105 Guard is super, but N.Y. takes control late
NEW YORK - Stephen Curry could have chosen from any one of the 54 points he poured in against the Knicks on Wednesday night.
The Warriors' point guard could have selected any of his 11 three-pointers, which had a sellout crowd at Madison Square Garden buzzing and an ESPN audience glued to its screens.
He even could have picked one of his team-leading assists, team-leading rebounds or team-leading steals.
However, the sequence at the front of his mind following a game that verged on biblical proportions but ended in a 109-105 loss to the Knicks was one of his passes that got intercepted by Iman Shumpert.
After Curry twice had given the Warriors a one-point lead in the game's final five minutes, he grabbed a rebound off of a Shumpert miss and looked to cushion the lead for the first time in the fourth quarter. Instead, Curry got caught in the air and fired a pass almost right to Shumpert, and Carmelo Anthony made a three-pointer to give the Knicks a 105-103 lead with three minutes left.
The Warriors did not lead again.
"I was feeling like I had a good chance to get a three off or something, and I left my feet before I saw where I was going to pass it," Curry said still shaking his head in disbelief an hour after the game. "I threw it to Shumpert. That was just a play that I want back. ... We're still making boneheaded mistakes. On the road, you're not going to win games if you turn the ball over like that."
The Warriors (33-25) have dropped eight of their past 11 overall and 12 of the past 16 on the road.
They trail Denver by 3 1/2 games for the fifth spot in the Western Conference and lead seventh-place Utah by two games, eighth-place Houston by 2 1/2 games and the ninth-place Lakers by five games.
The Knicks (34-20) had lost five of their previous seven after a five-game winning streak, but they still lead the Atlantic Division by two games over Brooklyn.
They got 35 points and eight assists from Anthony, and J.R. Smith added 26 points on six three-pointers. Tyson Chandler had 13 rebounds in the opening 10 minutes and finished with 16 points and 28 rebounds, but no one seemed to notice, because all eyes were on Curry.
The Warriors had only 10 active players since Andrew Bogut (back) and Brandon Rush (knee) are hurt and the league suspended David Lee earlier Wednesday for what NBA executive vice president of basketball operations Stu Jackson called "instigating the altercation" with Indiana's Roy Hibbert that spilled into the crowd Tuesday.
Hibbert, who was ejected after the scuffle, also was suspended for a game. The Warriors' Curry and Klay Thompson and Indiana guard Lance Stephenson each were fined $35,000 for "escalating the altercation."
"The league made a decision," Warriors head coach Mark Jackson said. "I do not agree with the decision, and I'm sure the film doesn't, either."
So Curry shouldered the load for the team, scoring 54 points on 18-for-28 shooting and 11-for-13 three-point shooting. He also had team highs in assists (seven), rebounds (six) and steals (three).
He is the first player in NBA history to score at least 50 points and make at least 10 three-pointers in the same game. He is the first Warrior ever to score at least 30 points and make at least seven three-pointers in consecutive games and the first player in the NBA to accomplish the feat since Mike Miller did it in 2007.
Curry was the first player to score at least 50 points in the Mecca of basketball since LeBron James did it in 2009, and the Warriors' point guard is one of only 14 players who has posted those numbers at the newest incarnation of Madison Square Garden.
"I've seen a lot of great performances in this building, and this goes right up there," said Jackson, who helped lead the Knicks to six postseasons while playing portions of seven seasons in New York. "The sad thing is, to the audience, that was Steph getting hot. To us, that's just who he is."
Curry set the Warriors' franchise mark with 11 three-pointers, a feat that hasn't been achieved in the NBA since Smith made 11 in 2009. Only five players have made 11 or more three-pointers since 1985-86.
Curry set career highs in points (54), field goals (18) and three-pointers (11). His 54 points represent the most scored by a Warrior since Purvis Short tallied 59 against New Jersey in 1984.
"He was huge, just remarkable out there," New York forward Amar'e Stoudemire said.
"He's beautiful to watch," New York head coach Mike Woodson said.
It was especially beautiful after the first quarter, when Curry scored only four points on 2-for-6 shooting. He said he started feeling "numb" in the second quarter, consistently sensed that he was wide open and said "time kind of stood still" as he scored 50 points in the final 33:30 and missed only one of his 12 three-point attempts.
"I just thanked him, because I have never been part of anything like that in my life," Warriors guard Jarrett Jack said.
Curry will remember that one day, just not right after a loss.
For a lot of teams, 54 points would challenge the franchise record. Thanks largely to Wilt Chamberlain and Rick Barry, Stephen Curry's outburst Wednesday leaves him tied for 78th on the Warriors' all-time list.
Warriors to score 50
The all-time Warriors players with 50 or more points in a game, including playoffs, and how many times they did it:
|Wilt Chamberlain
|Rick Barry
|Phil Smith
|Purvis Short
|Antawn Jamison
|Neil Johnston
|Joe Fulks
|Joe Barry Carroll
|Bernard King
|Eric Floyd
|Jamal Crawford
|Stephen Curry
The past 30 years
Most points scored by a Warriors player in the past 30 years:
|Purvis Short
|Purvis Short
|Stephen Curry
|Joe Barry Carroll
|Eric Floyd
|Antawn Jamison
|Antawn Jamison
|Jamal Crawford
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Rusty Simmons is a San Francisco Chronicle staff writer. E-mail: email@example.com Twitter: @Rusty_SFChron


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Coupled Hydrochemical Modeling for the Optimal Design of an In-situ Redox ExperimentP. Trinchero[1], J. Molinero[1], G. Román-Ross[1], A. Nardi[1], L.M. De Vries[1], T. Karvonen[2], P. Pitkänen[3]
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In this work, we present a number of scoping calculations that have been carried out to design an in-situ redox experiment (Figure 1) focused on assessing potential changes in the pH and redox conditions and in the buffering capacity of the Olkiluoto bedrock (i.e. the site for the Finnish spent fuel repository). A characteristic of these models lies in the need to integrate prior information, computed by a complex surface-subsurface 3D model (i.e. flow velocity field computed over the transmissive zone HZInf7 - see Figure 2), with a number of nonlinear reactions. This coupling has been achieved by using a Java interface (Nardi et al., 2012) that links COMSOL Multiphysics with the geochemical simulator PHREEQC (Parkhurst and Appelo, 1999).


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SPECTACLE TIME: Waterfalls and rainbows are too often the province of the magical fantasy or animated movie. Sometimes there's a happy unicorn involved, sometimes a talking tree. But both of those wonders do exist, and often concurrently, in Yosemite Valley. Come springtime the waters are rushing and thundering and foaming and doing all the things that waters have done since time began, and prism-y colors often result in their immediate vicinity. Yep, springtime in Yosemite is kind of like a happy animated fantasy, less the unicorn. (Now don't quote us as saying there definitely aren't unicorns in Yosemite; we have a sneaking suspicion we saw one hanging out near Half Dome.)
SPRING SHOW: We're rhapsodizing now because DNC Resorts & Parks says the waterfalls are going at it, as one would expect in early May. Let us also pause and add wildflowers to the waterfalls and rainbows roster, though, because those are all abloom at the moment. Fields of bloom, giant waterfalls, and airy hues? Fantasy, indeed, and just a few hours drive away.
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ATOC Announces Returning Partners
Published on Sep 19, 2013
LOS ANGELES (Sept. 19, 2013) – Months before the best cyclists in the world compete in the 2014 Amgen Tour of California, AEG, owner/operator of America's biggest cycling event, announced an unprecedented lineup of sponsors already committed to support next year's international competition.
In addition to returning title sponsor Amgen, Champion System also will return in 2014 for its second year as the exclusive jersey supplier and uniform provider of the Amgen Tour of California. The special award jerseys provided by Champion System at the conclusion of each stage will once again carry the last name of the rider wearing it the following day. This tradition began at the 2013 Amgen Tour of California and was believed to be a first for any professional cycling race.
"Champion System is thrilled to be the official apparel sponsor of the Amgen Tour of California for the coming three years. Champion System has a strong desire to continue to support the sport of cycling and be a part of continuing the growth and success of this iconic event," said Scott Kaylin, president and CEO of Champion System. "The leaders jerseys and speed suits of the Amgen Tour of California showcase our high tech apparel, and as a custom company, we highlight the same gear to cycling fans with the Amgen Tour of California event apparel. Our partnership facilitates bringing cutting edge apparel to the cycling community, riders and fans through a dynamic, world-class event."
The full slate of returning partners to date includes: title sponsor Amgen, Champion System, 10 Speed Coffee, Bissell, Carmichael Training Systems, Crunchies Natural Snacks, Michelob Ultra, SRAM and ZD Wines.
"We highly value our partners and are thrilled they have experienced proven returns being associated with the largest cycling event in America. The race is bigger and better each year, and it's unprecedented that with eight months to go, nearly half of our partners have already recommitted for 2014 and beyond," said Kristin Bachochin, executive director of the Amgen Tour of California and senior vice president of AEG Sports. "These partnerships are vital in creating one of the most anticipated cycling events in the world, and in helping to deliver an experience that fans and athletes can look forward to year after year."
Below are some of the anticipated elements that will be brought to fans by 2014 Amgen Tour of California partners:
Title sponsor since the inaugural race, Amgen leverages the event as a platform forBreakaway from Cancer®, a national initiative to increase awareness of important resources available to people affected by cancer – from prevention through survivorship. During the eight-day race, Amgen will honor and celebrate cancer survivors through a variety of events including official race starts, jersey presentations and four Breakaway Mile events, a special walk along the race course for community members impacted by cancer.
Champion System – The multi-year deal includes Champion System's cutting-edge, custom technical apparel available online in the Amgen Tour of California store (http://amgentourofcaliforniastore.com/), with new 2014 items available soon.
10 Speed Coffee – Having just opened their first California brick-and-mortar, farm-to-table concept, Pedalers Fork in Calabasas, 10 Speed Coffee is the exclusive coffee of the race and is committed to serving up the official brew for the third year running.
Bissell – BISSELL Homecare has been a proud sponsor of the Amgen Tour of California since 2008. The company continues its support of the sport of cycling, which demonstrates BISSELL's commitment to health and wellness both inside and outside the home.
Carmichael Training Systems – Carmichael Training Systems CTS will once again offer a unique race experience for cycling enthusiasts by leading the honorary "17th Team" of the Amgen Tour of California. Participants share meals with the pro riders, stay in the same hotels, and ride all eight days of the tour.
Completing the race experience is a mental and physical journey requiring teamwork, the expert advice of renowned coach Chris Carmichael, and support from pro mechanics and soigneurs.
Crunchies Natural Snacks – Be on the lookout for new flavors and special Looney Tunes packaging coming soon from Crunchies, the exclusive healthy snack partner of the race since 2010.
Michelob Ultra – Michelob Ultra will mark its fifth Amgen Tour of California as the exclusive beer/malt beverage partner, and will once again showcase the race's world-class talent as the leaders of the day are celebrated on the Michelob Ultra Awards Stage. Fans will hear live race commentary from the Michelob Ultra Announcer's Stage as they anxiously await the pros sprinting to the finish line. Michelob Ultra brand ambassadors will meet and greet fans in the Lifestyle Festival, and the fan-favorite Michelob Ultra Beer Garden will also be back.
SRAM – Every team competing can count on SRAM's technical expertise and Formula 1 fast Zipp wheel changes to get riders back in the race.
ZD Wines – Celebrating their fourth year as the official wine partner of the event, ZD Wines rewards fans who book VIP hospitality access with the opportunity to taste some of the best wines Napa Valley has to offer.
About the Amgen Tour of California
The Amgen Tour of California is a Tour de France-style cycling road race created and presented by AEG that challenges the world's top professional cycling teams to compete along a demanding course that traverses hundreds of miles of California's iconic highways, byways and coastlines each spring. The teams chosen to participate have included Olympic medalists, Tour de France contenders and world champions. More information is available at www.amgentourofcalifornia.com.
About Amgen
Amgen is committed to unlocking the potential of biology for patients suffering from serious illnesses by discovering, developing, manufacturing and delivering innovative human therapeutics. This approach begins by using tools like advanced human genetics to unravel the complexities of disease and understand the fundamentals of human biology.
Amgen focuses on areas of high unmet medical need and leverages its biologics manufacturing expertise to strive for solutions that improve health outcomes and dramatically improve people's lives. A biotechnology pioneer since 1980, Amgen has grown to be the world's largest independent biotechnology company, has reached millions of patients around the world and is developing a pipeline of medicines with breakaway potential.
For more information, visit www.amgen.com and follow us on www.twitter.com/amgen.
About Breakaway from Cancer®
Founded in 2005 by Amgen, Breakaway from Cancer® is a national initiative to increase awareness of important resources available to people affected by cancer – from prevention through survivorship. Breakaway from Cancer is a collaboration between Amgen and four nonprofit partner organizations: Prevent Cancer Foundation, Cancer Support Community, Patient Advocate Foundation, and National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship. These organizations offer a broad range of support services complementing those provided by a patient's team of healthcare professionals. For more information, please visitwww.breakawayfromcancer.com or follow us on www.twitter.com/breakawaycancer.
About AEG
AEG is one of the leading sports and entertainment presenters in the world. AEG, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Anschutz Company, owns or controls a collection of companies including facilities such as STAPLES Center, The Home Depot Center, Sprint Center, The O2, Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE and Best Buy Theater Times Square; sports franchises including the Los Angeles Kings (NHL), two Major League Soccer franchises, two hockey franchises operated in Europe, management of privately held shares of the Los Angeles Lakers, the Bay to Breakers foot race and the Amgen Tour of California cycling road race; AEG Live, the organization's live-entertainment division, is a collection of companies dedicated to all aspects of live contemporary music performance, touring and a variety of programming and multi-media production. For more information, visit AEG today atwww.aegworldwide.com.
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30 July 2010
Agreement signed for the IAU Office for Astronomy Development
The President of the South African National Research Foundation, Dr Albert van Jaarsveld and the General Secretary of the IAU, Dr. Ian Corbett, signed a landmark agreement in Pretoria today with the International Astronomical Union (IAU) which will foster and promote astronomy in the developing world. More information: http://www.astronomy2009.org/news/pressreleases/detail/iya1004/
AAAS Invites Nominations for the New AAAS Early Career Award for Public Engagement with Science.
More information: http://www.astronomy2009.org/news/updates/995/
What Are Your Plans for World Space Week 2010?
World Space Week is the best time every year to get your space-related messages to the public, students, teachers, employees, government, the media, and other audiences. More information: http://www.astronomy2009.org/news/updates/994/
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