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A well-established Baroque music ensemble is joining Glossa, with Antonio Florio and the Cappella della Pietà de' Turchini making an agreement to record one or two discs per annum here. Founded in 1987, the baroque orchestra and its vocal soloists connected with the Centro di Musica Antica Pietà de' Turchini in Naples have become internationally- celebrated for their exploration of Neapolitan music from the 17th and 18th centuries. Florio – aided by eminent scholars such as Dinko Fabris – has successfully breathed new life into a forgotten repertory, with a string of recordings and concerts as testament to the vitality of the musical scene in Naples in these times, especially through its operatic and sacred music.
Already recorded for Glossa by Manuel Mohino at the Turchini's regular recording "home", the church of Santa Caterina de Siena in Naples, is L'adorazione dei magi, a Christmastime album containing four vocal works by Cristoforo Caresana. It was a good opportunity to have a brief conversation with director Antonio Florio about his continuing fascination with the music of his city. Did he imagine – when he first started to research, perform and record Neapolitan Baroque music – that he would turn up so many treasures, such as music by Caresana? "Not really, but the great merit of this musician did strike me right away, and therefore the place that he occupied with Francesco Provenzale as the two greatest musical figures of Naples from the second half of the 1600s."
Over the years Florio and the Cappella della Pietà de' Turchini have, of course, been making a fine array of recordings of Neapolitan music by Caresana and Provenzale (notably for Symphonia, Opus 111 and Eloquentia), but has Antonio Florio's attitude and approach to the music of Cristoforo Caresana changed? "Across that time I believe that I have gained, naturally, a greater awareness of his style of composition, but also, I think, a more-informed comprehension of his handwriting, which is important because all of the works by Caresana have come down to us in the form of autograph manuscripts – something which is extremely rare for those times – and of the fluidity of his methods of setting down his thoughts onto manuscript. We were very pleased, however, when our first disc devoted to Caresana, back in 1996, earned numerous awards, including the Choc de l'Année from Le Monde de la Musique."
As well as the six-part piece which provides the new Glossa disc's title, Florio says that a solo cantata called Partenope has also been included, "which was dedicated to, and intended for performance in 1703 in the chapel of San Gennaro in the Duomo (of which Caresana, following on from Provenzale, was for a long time the maestro): in a city as singularly remarkable as was Naples during the Spanish Vice-Regency, it needn't be surprising to find Ancient Greek and Roman myths used for celebrations for the patron saint of the city – Partenope being the early Greek name for Naples – or to find a demon clothing himself as Pluto in a cantata designed for Christmas." The vocal soloists on the new recording are set to include the stylish and experienced talents of Maria Grazia Schiavo, Giuseppe De Vittorio and Rosario Totaro. What is the general direction that Florio is proposing for his recording collaboration with Glossa? "Our artistic project will continue to focus on Neapolitan 17th and 18th century music, above all on unknown and unpublished works, such as the sacred music of Gaetano Veneziano, who was another important composer from 18th century Naples whose music has come to light only over recently." Glossa's Artistic Director, Carlos Céster commented, "We are very excited in welcoming Antonio Florio and his musicians to the family of artists already at the label. I have long admired the theatricality and sheer exuberance of their Neapolitan music-making; such artistic vitality deserves the widest form of availability."
by Mark Wiggins © 2010 MusiContact / Glossa Music


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Left to right: Dave Kresenske, Clinical Director, Turning Point, Sarah Lind, Parole Agent, Jeffrey Misko, Chief Public Defender, Michele Orlowski, Problem Solving Court Coordinator, President Judge, Oliver J. Lobaugh, D. Shawn White, District Attorney, Rick Orlowski, Director of Drug and Alcohol Programs, Family Service & Children's Aid Society, Becky White, District Attorney's Office, Lynn Cummings-Wilson, District Court Administrator, Nicole Baker, Supervisor, PA Board of Probation & Parole, Robert Daugherty, Director, Venango County Adult/Juvenile Court Supervision Services
Missing Team Members: Trooper Michelle McGee-Morrison, Pennsylvania State Police, Justin Heffernan, Service Coordinator, Human Services
The mission of the Venango County Problem Solving Court is to enhance public safety by reducing criminal activity and assist substance abusers to become drug and alcohol free, productive and law-abiding citizens.
The Venango County Problem Solving Court is a program designed to provide you the opportunity to address your addiction(s) and move beyond criminal behavior. It is a voluntary program, it is abstinence based and intensive in nature. You will be required to attend and complete mandatory substance abuse disorder treatment and/or other identified behavioral health needs. Additionally, you will be required to attend on-going appearances before the judge, weekly face-to-face contact with coordinator/supervision officer based on Phase requirements, case management meetings, support groups/natural supports. You will be required to comply with random drug testing and address your physical health needs. You are also required to complete community service, obtain employment or pursue educational opportunities, participate in pro-social activities, pay restitution and program fees. Additional requirements may be order by the Judge.
You will receive the help you need to overcome your addiction while under the strict supervision of the Problem Solving Court Judge. With the help of your Coordinator, you will develop a case plan to address your needs and identify goals. Problem Solving Court is unique because it represents a much closer working union between treatment and the criminal justice system than what is traditionally seen in the criminal courts. We are a team that wants to help you change. The program is a minimum of 18 months and is divided into 5 Phases and graduation. Movement from phase to phase is based on your completion of phase requirements and case plan goals.
The Problem Solving Court is committed to assisting you with early intervention, treatment and support to address your substance abuse problems. This is great opportunity for you to break the cycle of addiction, build a new way of thinking, feeling and living. Change is a process that with the help of others is within your reach.
The 28th Judicial District Problem Solving Court will be a post plea program. The Problem Solving Court will screen and assess misdemeanor and felony offenders, provided the crimes are drug-related and/or addiction driven. The offenders must agree to placement in Problem Solving Court and be residents of the 28th Judicial District. Offenders charged with or convicted of violent offenses, as defined by federal and state law, including sex offenses are excluded from participation in Problem Solving Court.
An individual with multiple pending cases will not be automatically excluded from consideration from placement in Problem Solving Court. Offenders facing parole or probation revocation for DUI/drug related violations are also eligible for placement in Problem Solving Court.
The Venango County District Attorney will determine eligibility for the program. Eligibility will be based on a case-by-case basis, taking into consideration a number of factors including but not limited to community safety, the current criminal offense, and previous criminal offenses. The Venango County District Attorney's Office values the opinions of crime victims and as such, victims of crime will be consulted and given the opportunity to offer input into inclusion in the program.
If you are charged with, or have been convicted of any of the following offenses in the past 10 years, you are EXCLUDED from consideration:
*** Note: list is not exhaustive and should only be used as a guide
It is the goal of the Problem Solving Court to place eligible applicants in the program within 30 days of arrest or revocation and/or application. Research has shown the earlier the intervention with an offender, the greater likelihood of interruption of the related behavior.
Referrals for Problem Solving Court may come from law enforcement, District Attorneys, Magisterial District Judges, Common Pleas Judges, Court Supervision Services, Probation & Parole, Veterans Affairs Office, treatment providers, victims, and defense counsel. The intake point for Problem Solving Court will be at Venango County Court Supervision Services. The defendant will be provided with a Problem Solving Court application for completion and submission to the Coordinator. Applications will be available at the District Attorney's Office.
The Problem Solving Court Coordinator will complete a Risk and Needs Assessment. This assessment will be used to ensure that the defendants applying for Problem Solving Court are appropriate for placement. Research has shown that Problem Solving Court is best suited for high risk/high needs offenders. If the defendant does not meet criteria for Problem Solving Court, a denial letter will be prepared and forwarded to the defendant, defense counsel, and probation by the District Attorney's Office.
Venango County Court Supervision Services will conduct a criminal background check, assessment for EM/HA/alcohol monitoring and LSI-R with results forwarded to District Attorney's Office for further consideration of placement into Problem Solving Court. The Problem Solving Court Coordinator will refer the defendant with all necessary paperwork to the Venango County Human Services, PIC-Unit for a comprehensive assessment to include a drug and alcohol, mental health assessment along with appropriate case management services as needed. The PIC-Unit Assessor will utilize the LSI-R results, Pre Sentence Investigation Report, arrest report, criminal complaint, affidavit of probable cause, supervision history, and any other identified needs to be reviewed prior to assessment to ensure an in depth assessment. The completed drug/alcohol assessment and mental health assessments recommendation will be returned to the Venango County Court Supervision Service, Problem Solving Court Coordinator for inclusion with the application for review.
The matter will be scheduled for staffing with the Problem Solving Court Team and will consists of personnel from the following offices: District Attorney, Defense Counsel, Court Supervision Services, Pa Board of Probation & Parole, Law Enforcement, Problem Solving Court Coordinator, Treatment Providers and the President Judge or his/ her designee. The Problem Solving Court Team will vote on acceptance. In case of a tie, the Problem Solving Court Judge will decide admission. If the application is denied, the District Attorney will notify the applicant. Counsel for the applicant may request reconsideration.

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WASHINGTON, Feb. 22, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Council of Federal Home Loan Banks president and CEO, John von Seggern, said today that the preliminary unaudited yearend 2012 combined operating highlights for the Federal Home Loan Banks released today demonstrate that the 12 regional cooperatives continue to be a strong and dependable part of the nation's financial system.
That is important, von Seggern said, because as repair of the financial system continues, the financial crisis of the past few years also revealed what is working for Americans in the U.S. economy.
"As Washington moves into the next phases of financial reform, policy leaders will ask the question: How do we preserve the parts of the system that work?" predicts von Seggern. "As proposals begin to emerge, the people who are shaping policies are looking to keep intact the things that are functioning well, just as much as they are eager to fix what's broken."
The chief executive cited the upcoming proposals of the Bipartisan Housing Commission, scheduled for release on February 25, as an example of efforts by housing leaders to put forward constructive ideas of both preservation and reform. Preliminary indications are that the blue-ribbon panel's report on housing and housing finance will include recommendations for what in the current system needs to be retained.
Top on the list of positive elements of the financial sector in his own view, von Seggern said, is the community banking system. "Community financial institutions, including community banks, thrifts, credit unions and insurance companies, have been stable players with the ability to know their customers and manage risks properly," said von Seggern. "They functioned efficiently during the financial crisis and are continuing to play vital roles for consumers and businesses as the U.S. economy recovers from recession.
Community financial institutions have a reliable and efficient source of funding in the Federal Home Loan Banks, according to von Seggern, who said that the 12 institutions that he represents proved themselves through the crisis to be strong, well-structured and focused on economic stability not short-term profits.
America's Federal Home Loan Banks are regional cooperatives owned by their members. They provide more than 7,000 community financial institutions everywhere in the country with funding necessary to serve consumers and businesses. They doubled their funding to local lenders when all other forms of liquidity dried up during the financial crisis and did not require any form of government support to carry out their mission.
"Working together as the community banking system, local lending institutions and the Federal Home Loan Banks were there for the American people in the last crisis and will be there in the future."
The Office of Finance's preliminary unaudited fourth quarter combined operating highlights for the Federal Home Loan Banks are available at www.fhlb-of.com
The Council of Federal Home Loan Banks logo is available at http://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/prs/?pkgid=13861


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Former Florida Atlantic coach Carl Pelini said he has not used drugs and that he wants to be reinstated as coach.
Pelini relayed that message Thursday in a statement issued to ESPN.
Pelini and Owls defensive coordinator Pete Rekstis resigned last week after athletic director Patrick Chun said he confronted them with reports of illegal drug use. Later, affidavits showed that defensive line coach Matt Edwards told school officials that he had seen Pelini and Rekstis use marijuana and cocaine in the past year. Specifically, the affidavit said Edwards had seen Pelini smoke marijuana in Key West, Fla., on Oct. 19, a Saturday on which FAU was idle.
The affidavits were notarized and state that they were provided at the request of Chun "to assist him with an investigation."
Chun said last week that Pelini acknowledged use of "illegal drugs" before he resigned.
But in the statement he issued Thursday, Pelini said he denied using drugs to Chun on Oct. 30, but was told by Chun that it was "irrelevant" because he was "being relieved" of his duties "for failure to supervise my staff." Pelini indicated Chun told him at least one staff member admitted using drugs in the coach's presence, but Pelini denied knowledge that "any staff member was using illegal drugs."
Last week, Chun told reporters he gave Pelini and Rekstis an opportunity to take drug tests but they declined. In his statement, Pelini said he did offer to take a drug test.
Chun on Thursday told ESPN he has "ample evidence" that was presented to each coach and also said Pelini "voluntarily resigned" and "refused to cooperate in the investigation."
Pelini was in his second season at FAU. In a statement released by the school the day of his resignation, Pelini said, "I apologize for exercising poor judgment."
Edwards is in his first season at FAU. He was hired off the staff at Miami (Ohio), where he had worked with Rekstis; he also worked with Rekstis at Kent State.
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News tagged with soft tissues
Soft tissue
In medicine, the term soft tissue refers to tissues that connect, support, or surround other structures and organs of the body.
Soft tissue includes tendons, ligaments, fascia, fibrous tissues, fat, and synovial membranes (which are connective tissue), and muscles, nerves and blood vessels (which are not connective tissue).
It is sometimes defined by what it is not. For example, soft tissue has been defined as "nonepithelial, extraskeletal mesenchyme exclusive of the reticuloendothelial system and glia".
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This programme initially formed one strand of Meg Russell's 3-year Economic and Social Research Council Fellowship RES-063-27-0163.
It is often assumed that the British parliament has little impact on policy, and instead that the executive is dominant. But parliamentary impact can be subtle and difficult to assess. For example, government may amend legislation in order to avoid confrontation with its own backbenchers in the Commons, or with opposition and Crossbench forces in the Lords. Both peers and Labour MPs have become more assertive in recent years in challenging the executive, but little research has been done to evaluate the impact of their interventions, particularly when policy changes by consensus (e.g. through government amendments) rather than through confrontation (e.g. through rebellions and government defeats). Similar problems arise when trying to assess the impact of non-legislative scrutiny committees (such as the select committees in the House of Commons). It is widely appreciated that these committees are important, but few attempts have been made to evaluate their actual impact on policy.
The Nuffield Foundation has funded two separate research projects which will build into this broader workstream on the policy impact of parliament. These are:
The programme also connects with Meg Russell's work on the policy impact of the House of Lords, and her collaboration with Phil Larkin on Legislative Committees at Westminster.
One publication listed below was written before the Fellowship began. This work is also connected to another project on the Fellowship, focusing on The Changing Role of the House of Lords Post-1999, which has produced numerous papers.
- (Re)assessing Parliamentary Policy Impact: The Case of the Australian Senate in Australian Journal of Political Science (June 2010)
- Assessing the Policy Impact of Parliament: Methodological Challenges and Possible Future Approaches (PSA Legislative Studies Specialist Group Conference Paper, 2009)
- Bicameral Parliamentary Scrutiny of Government Bills: A Case Study of the Identity Cards Bill (PSA Conference Paper, 2007)


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About Buying Second Hand kites
As sports go, there's no denying that kitesurfing is pretty affordable for the buzz you get.
Sure, it costs more to get started than Ping Pong, but - let's be honest - it's worth every cent.
Plus once you've got your kit there's no admission fee, no booking a slot or waiting for the right time - and you're good to go whenever there's breeze (and that has to be more exciting than Ping Pong right?!)
Still, if you don't have a few thousand dollars to spend each spring on next year's kite, or not having the latest & greatest kite doesn't bother you, then second hand is a fantastic way to go.
If you're switched-on then you can pick up a couple of older kites in great condition for the same price of a new model.
The Search
Anytime is a good time - People come and go from kiteboarding at any time of the year. Moving, travelling, injuries, babies, family commitments, work .. kites are changing hands every day of the year. Spring and Autumn can be a great time, as the guys who love the new gear will be looking to trade up to the latest models, and are keen to move last years kites. If you're savvy and pick your time then you can pick up top quality kit for a fraction of its original price.
Beware old kites... If you're new to kitesurfing, then consider yourself lucky - old kites are on a different planet compared to what we've got nowadays. Decent depower is a relatively recent development: back in ye olden days you just had to hang on. Some kites evolved more quickly than others but - as a rule - anything pre 2007 is likely to either have low depower (=dangerous), or be an experimental forefather to the modern SLE/hybrid kite.
Knowledge is power. Check online reviews on kite to see if the kite suits your style. Ask others, letting them know about your riding style, whereabouts, and your experience. Ask any kiting mates what they know about a particular brand or model. If you see someone flying one at your local beach ask them how they find it. Check out the newbie kitesurfing forum and ask for advice.
Flagship kites. Many kiting companies have their main kites that have been around for a few years: these are generally a safe bet as they're tried and tested designs that are just tweaked a bit each year. Be it a Cabrinha Crossbow, North Rebel, Best Waroo or a Slingshot Fuel, these are always popular models - and popular for a reason.
Look for the same model. Having the same model of kite makes a lot of sense. You get a feel for a kite and understand how to get the most from it. Plus you can use the same set of bar and lines and save yourself a few more dollars. Mixing different brands, you might run into challenges with wind ranges, where they have too much overlap (or not enough), for example. (I once introduced a 9m kite to my quiver, and found it had almost the same wind range as my existing 12m kite. Good in that I could now use a smaller kite for what once was "12m weather", but was still short of a smaller kite for what I considered "9m weather")
The Kite
Although you should always try to check out a kite in person before buying it, the reality is that you may have to buy on trust and wait till you've parted with the cash before seeing your purchase. So many transactions are online these days. To minimise your chance of being disappointed however, you need to ask the right questions beforehand, and check your kite thoroughly as soon as it arrives. So:
What year is the kite? If the seller hasn't made this clear then definitely ask!
How much use has it had? Although there's no way of telling for sure, ask if there's any 'crinkle' in the kite cloth. If it's a couple of years old and has had heavy use then it may be past its prime.
Has it had any repairs? Kites do get damaged and - if professionally repaired - this shouldn't affect how they fly. Be careful of kites with lots of repairs or with major repairs though (where a whole panel has been replaced for example). If possible give it a test fly if it's been damaged.
Do the bar and lines come with the kite? Most kites fly best with the correct bar and lines... Some will only fly with the bar and lines that they are purchased with. And kite companies tweak their bar and line set-ups year on year so you really need the set for that year too.
How are the lines & pigtails? Lines do not last forever, and need replacing if they get tired.
The cloth. If you've been told that the kite's only had light use but the cloth is tired, or you can see stretch or stress marks on it then be suspicious. Crinkle is what you're looking for.
The bladders. Check that they hold air. You need to leave the kite pumped up for an hour or so, then check they're still rock solid. Also check that they're straight - do the seams on the struts line up?
Pigtails. Pigtails are a giveaway on a kite. It's always fairly obvious how much use they've had - if they're stretched and worn then the kite's seen some use.
Bar and lines. Do the lines seem ok? Does the depower rope need replacing? If there's a cleat for the depower then does it look worn or corroded at all? Is the rubber moulding hanging on by it's fingernails?
And remember that you do, of course, get what you pay for, and even if the lines need replacing or the kite has had some repairs - you can always try to negotiate the price around this.
The key think is to know what you're looking for and make sure the kite ticks those boxes. Don't be rash because you want to get out on the water at the weekend, and do keep on looking till you find exactly what you're after.
Where to look:
Go no further than the Seabreeze Kitesurfing Buy & Sell .. thousands of kites and boards available, with photos from Australia wide - the variety is huge. "Similar Make" & "Similar Model" functions allow you to quickly compare gear and prices.
Can I Trust The Seller?
That's entirely up to you!
Much like any classifieds listing service, we publish adverts, and are unable to certify the validity of sellers, or buyers.
However there are some things you can do to make it safer:
Check their profile:
- are they a regular in the forums?
- how long have they been registered on the site?
Record their details:
- if you get their phone number from the advert, write it down, as they'll probably take the advert offline when you buy (and thus phone number no longer available)
Make verbal contact:
- in this age of email, you can still use your personal skills to talk with the person via phone to verify details and see what kind of character they are.
Establish expectations:
- is the seller/buyer an offshore worker who dissappears for two-three weeks at a time and doesn't access his email? Do they only check their email once a fortnight? Are they computer literate? No point getting all upset about no email reply for reasons you could have worked out beforehand..
Delivery options:
- Does the buyer pay, and then the seller ships, or the seller ships & the buyer pays on receipt? You'll need to sort this out upfront.
** Remember that Australia Post at most will refund you $100 if they lose your package. i.e. You can register it for delivery, but if it doesn't roll up (i.e. they lose it), the most they'll give you is $100. Not much consolation for your $1000 package. A hard lesson to learn.
** PayPal have all sorts of caveats about "refunds", so make sure you understand their policy, as you're more than likely not covered. A hard lesson to learn.
** COD (cash on delivery) is a great option - recipient pays upon receipt of goods. Possibly ask for a deposit, as we've heard of some people refusing delivery, which means the whole gig costs you, and no sale!
Australia Post is a massive service. In our experience via this site of shipping goods for 3 years, they very rarely lose things, but it can & does happen - be prepared for it, and be prepared for a 2-3 week wait whilst they investigate. The wheels turn slowly.
Insurance for $15 sounds expensive when you're standing at the counter, but can be worth it should it go wrong. Investigate and see what it covers you for what you're shipping.
Doing interstate deals really does come down to you speaking with the seller, getting as many photos as possible and trusting/taking the risk accordingly.
Many have had success, and only a handful have not turned out well with goods not as described. (This is no guarantee from us, just our comments given the total lack of emails we've received about any sour deals!)


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Baltimore, MD – Justin Verlander bounced back from his poor performance in the All-Star Game by tossing eight scoreless innings on Sunday to help the Detroit Tigers blank the Baltimore Orioles, 4-0, in the rubber match of a three-game series.
Verlander (10-5) gave up just three hits and recorded eight strikeouts for the Tigers, who have won seven of eight. As the starting pitcher for the American League in the All-Star Game on Tuesday, Verlander was charged with five runs in just one inning of work.
But the right-hander regained his form Sunday, and has now worked six or more innings in each of his last 61 starts for the Tigers dating back to Aug. 22, 2010. It marks the longest such streak by a major league pitcher since Steve Carlton did so in 69 straight starts from Sept. 13, 1979-April 13, 1982.
"The horse did what horses do," Detroit manager Jim Leyland said. "Just a stellar performance by Verlander, and we go home winning the series."
Miguel Cabrera and Austin Jackson hit solo homers for Detroit, which got an RBI apiece from Alex Avila and Jhonny Peralta.
Miguel Gonzalez (1-1) allowed three runs on six hits over 5 2/3 innings for the Orioles, who have lost four of five.
"After the All-Star Game I thought we were going to have a real good shot of lighting him up, but I think he was just setting us up," Orioles left fielder Chris Davis said jokingly. "He's good. He won the MVP last year for a reason. I felt like, at times, that he was just toying with us."
Jackson led off the game with a homer to right-center field and the Tigers never looked back.
Detroit tacked on another run in the second after Brennan Boesch doubled, moved to third on a wild pitch and scored on Peralta's bloop single to right.
The Tigers added to their lead in the sixth. Prince Fielder walked, advanced to second on Boesch's bloop single to center and raced home on Avila's single to right. Avila's hit went under the glove of Baltimore second baseman Robert Andino, who suffered a left shoulder injury on the play. Andino got hurt while diving to his left.
Meanwhile, Verlander was dominant on the mound for Detroit. He retired 12 straight batters before giving up a two-out single to Mark Reynolds in the seventh.
Jose Valverde worked around a leadoff single in the ninth to secure the victory.
Game Notes
The Tigers will host the Orioles at Comerica Park on Aug. 17-19...Ryan Flaherty replaced Andino at second base...The Orioles placed starter Jason Hammel on the 15-day disabled list Sunday with a right knee injury. Hammel will undergo arthroscopic surgery and is expected to be sidelined at least 3 to 4 weeks. To fill Hammel's spot on the roster, Baltimore recalled pitcher Steve Johnson from Triple-A Norfolk. Johnson gave up one run in two innings of work on Sunday. He was sent back to Norfolk after the game...Verlander improved to 7-0 in 10 career starts versus Baltimore. He also picked up his 117th career victory, moving him into a tie with Denny McLain for 13th on the club's all-time list...Jackson scored a run for the 12th straight game.


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public interface ValidatorFactory
Validation rules are handled by validators, which must be registered with the ValidatorFactory (using the registerValidator method). The simplest way to do so is to add a file name validators.xml in the root of the classpath (/WEB-INF/classes) that declares all the validators you intend to use.
INFORMATION validators.xml if being defined should be available in the classpath. However this is not necessary, if no custom validator is needed. Predefined sets of validators will automatically be picked up when defined in com/opensymphony/xwork2/validator/validators/default.xml packaged in in the xwork jar file. See ValidatorFactory static block for details.
WARNING If custom validator is being defined and a validators.xml is created and place in the classpath, do remember to copy all the other pre-defined validators that is needed into the validators.xml as if not they will not be registered. Once a validators.xml is detected in the classpath, the default one (com/opensymphony/xwork2/validator/validators/default.xml) will not be loaded. It is only loaded when a custom validators.xml cannot be found in the classpath. Be careful.
The default validationWorkflowStack already includes this.
All that is required to enable validation for an Action is to put the
ValidationInterceptor in the interceptor refs of the action (see xwork.xml) like so:
<interceptor name="validator" class="com.opensymphony.xwork2.validator.ValidationInterceptor"/>
Field Validators Field validators, as the name indicate, act on single fields accessible through an action. A validator, in contrast, is more generic and can do validations in the full action context, involving more than one field (or even no field at all) in validation rule. Most validations can be defined on per field basis. This should be preferred over non-field validation wherever possible, as field validator messages are bound to the related field and will be presented next to the corresponding input element in the respecting view.
Non Field Validators Non-field validators only add action level messages. Non-field validators are mostly domain specific and therefore offer custom implementations. The most important standard non-field validator provided by XWork is ExpressionValidator.
NOTE: Non-field validators takes precedence over field validators regardless of the order they are defined in *-validation.xml. If a non-field validator is short-circuited, it will causes its non-field validator to not being executed. See validation framework documentation for more info.
Validation rules can be specified:
Here is an example for SimpleAction-validation.xml:
<!DOCTYPE validators PUBLIC "-//Apache Struts//XWork Validator 1.0.3//EN" "http://struts.apache.org/dtds/xwork-validator-1.0.3.dtd"> <validators> <field name="bar"> <field-validator type="required"> <message>You must enter a value for bar.</message> </field-validator> <field-validator type="int"> <param name="min">6</param> <param name="max">10</param> <message>bar must be between ${min} and ${max}, current value is ${bar}.</message> </field-validator> </field> <field name="bar2"> <field-validator type="regex"> <param name="expression">[0-9],[0-9]</param> <message>The value of bar2 must be in the format "x, y", where x and y are between 0 and 9</message> </field-validator> </field> <field name="date"> <field-validator type="date"> <param name="min">12/22/2002</param> <param name="max">12/25/2002</param> <message>The date must be between 12-22-2002 and 12-25-2002.</message> </field-validator> </field> <field name="foo"> <field-validator type="int"> <param name="min">0</param> <param name="max">100</param> <message key="foo.range">Could not find foo.range!</message> </field-validator> </field> <validator type="expression"> <param name="expression">foo lt bar </param> <message>Foo must be greater than Bar. Foo = ${foo}, Bar = ${bar}.</message> </validator> </validators>
Here we can see the configuration of validators for the SimpleAction class. Validators (and field-validators) must have a type attribute, which refers to a name of an Validator registered with the ValidatorFactory as above. Validator elements may also have <param> elements with name and value attributes to set arbitrary parameters into the Validator instance. See below for discussion of the message element.
Each Validator or Field-Validator element must define one message element inside the validator element body. The message element has 1 attributes, key which is not required. The body of the message tag is taken as the default message which should be added to the Action if the validator fails. Key gives a message key to look up in the Action's ResourceBundles using getText() from LocaleAware if the Action implements that interface (as ActionSupport does). This provides for Localized messages based on the Locale of the user making the request (or whatever Locale you've set into the LocaleAware Action). After either retrieving the message from the ResourceBundle using the Key value, or using the Default message, the current Validator is pushed onto the ValueStack, then the message is parsed for \$\{...\} sections which are replaced with the evaluated value of the string between the \$\{ and \}. This allows you to parameterize your messages with values from the Validator, the Action, or both.
If the validator fails, the validator is pushed onto the ValueStack and the message - either the default or the locale-specific one if the key attribute is defined (and such a message exists) - is parsed for ${...} sections which are replaced with the evaluated value of the string between the ${ and }. This allows you to parameterize your messages with values from the validator, the Action, or both.
NOTE: Since validation rules are in an XML file, you must make sure you escape special characters. For example, notice that in the expression validator rule above we use ">" instead of ">". Consult a resource on XML for the full list of characters that must be escaped. The most commonly used characters that must be escaped are: & (use &), > (user >), and < (use <).
Here is an example of a parameterized message:
This will pull the min and max parameters from the IntRangeFieldValidator and the value of bar from the Action.
bar must be between ${min} and ${max}, current value is ${bar}.
Another notable fact is that the provided message value is capable of containing OGNL expressions. Keeping this in mind, it is possible to construct quite sophisticated messages.
See the following example to get an impression:
<message>${getText("validation.failednotice")}! ${getText("reason")}: ${getText("validation.inputrequired")}</message>
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Registers the given validator to the existing map of validators.
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There are plenty of people who are from Penang that will tell you that Lorong Selamat char kuih teow is over hyped, over priced, overly crowded, and that there are many better alternatives.
Well, I am from Penang and to heck with all those comments, I still love my Lorong Selamat char kuih teow, and whenever I'm back on the island, it is always one of my must-eat hawker food. The massive prawns is something you almost never find at any other places outside of this famous lorong.
every bit just as good as the "original" lorong selamat ckt
There are two big CKT stalls at Lorong Selamat. The so called "original" one is operated by an aunty who wears a red cap at Heng Huat kopitiam.
Today, we're gonna talk about the "alternative", the KTG cafe's char kuih teow, manned by a dude with massive sun glasses wearing orange polo.
I initially had a bit of a doubt on this stall, but after a few trials back and forth, I believe that they are basically on par with each other – both are excellent and just about as good as CKT can get.
char kuih teow at KTG cafe, Lorong Selamat
The CKT comes with three massive prawns, cockles, lapcheong (Chinese sausage), egg, bean sprouts, and of course, kuih teow. The secret ingredients would be the usage of pork lard instead of normal vegetable oil. A plate of CKT goes for RM 7.50. For those prawns, hell ya it's well worth it for me.
Don't bother tapao the kuih teow though, anything that is fried with pork lard is best consumed piping hot, and will get a bit too "jelak" when the temperature cools down.
On a busy day, the waiting time can get quite long. For this session, the dude told me (in honest and almost apologetic tone) that the waiting time would be an hour. So I actually went off and ran some errands before returning, and sure enough, our CKT was up next. 😀
Thumbs up for honest operator.
K.T.G. Cafe,
Lorong Selamat,


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You Learn by Living: Eleven Keys for a More Fulfilling LifeHarperCollins, 2016 M10 11 - 208 páginas From Eleanor Roosevelt, one of the world's most celebrated and public figures, comes this wise and intimate book on how to get the most out of life—now available in a limited Olive Edition. One of the most beloved figures of the twentieth century, First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt remains a role model for a life well lived. At the age of seventy-six, Roosevelt penned this simple guide to living a fuller life. You Learn by Living is a powerful volume of enduring common sense ideas and heartfelt values. Offering her own philosophy on living, Eleanor takes readers on a path to compassion, confidence, maturity, civic stewardship, and more. Her keys to a fulfilling life? Learning to Learn • Fear—the Great Enemy • The Uses of Time • The Difficult Art of Maturity • Readjustment is Endless • Learning to Be Useful• the Right to Be an Individual • How to Get the Best Out of People •Facing Responsibility • How Everyone Can Take Part in Politics • Learning to Be a Public Servant Informed by her personal experiences as a daughter, wife, parent, and diplomat, this book is a window into Eleanor Roosevelt herself and a trove of timeless wisdom that resonates in any era. |
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Imperial Eagle Chick
Flutters about.
Wing flutter (constant); vocalizations (on-click)
Seems to be the only pet with this moveset that comes in a P/P breed.
If you havent noticed, its a huge void in the top battle-pet list with any flying pets. Why? Thats a good question, but still extremely needed for maybe 60% of all fights and tamers especially. This is THE hardest hitting flyer out there so far.
Its incredibly annoying to tame, as they are either flying or sitting on stuff which blocks the pet arena. However, if you find a P/P Breed, then tame it first chance you get. Worth a stone if youre not extremely lucky and getting a rare P/P.
Best battle pet. Why? Cuz 'MERICA, that's why.
P/P is my best flying pet for taking out aquatics. Quite a wonderful pet.
Found a rare northeast of Conquest Hold, along the river bank.
Finely got a Blue rare after a 2 day search at 45, 52
A hard hitter I often run with. One of the few 341 power birds, but has lots of other breed options(325 speed for example). It eats 357 speed rabbits for dinner with Thrash. Im not a big fan of Slicing Winds since it's a 1-3 hit move, just a bit too random. Excellent moveset with mutliattack, cyclone and Lift-Off to avoid big incoming hits(or make a big hit yourself).
Blow away the ones flying too high to engage to encourage them re-spawn.
just got my rare on third battle, first two were poor. Got him at Ashwood Post. Used him right away because of previous posts that he's really good and got a rare Grizzly Squirrel!
Found one near Grizzlemaw and to my suprise, was a rare! :D After I caught him, I named him "Murica." XD
I have been using a Dragonbone Hatchling (4,14) which is awesome in battle because it was easy to get a rare for me (basically same abilities). I only have a poor quality Eagle Chick (4,14) but when I look at the stats if I stone it, they will actually be better so I need to go back and try to get a rare Eagle Chick.
p.s. Also consider the Jade Owl (Magic) JC pet comes as uncommon but same ability set.
I have a flying stone that I want to use and level it to 25.
Would a B/B H 1400 P 292 live longer to take out an opponent?
Or should I go for a P/P H1319 P 341 and take it out faster?
Could someone who uses this for PVE answer this plz?
Love it.
It can beat some of the new legendray pets in a one on one battle.
A must one, easy to collect.
This bird is really strong, I used a rare one while defeating Grand Master Aki. If you look for a strong bird I really recommend this one.
Does anyone use this pet in battle? How do you like him?
Just got my rare at east side of Drak Tharon Keep. On my server these birds are as sparse as hens teeth. Not until today have I even seen a rare. Found one, and accidently killed it. I thought I was going to cry. Three weeks I have been looking for this elusive bird. Then blessings upon me when I decided to use the /target Imperial Eagle Chick macro. Then bang! Not five minutes after the death of the first rare, I bagged another. Lucky!!
Could find hardly any of them and the ones I found were high up in the air flying or perched high in a tree. Using my monk, I had to dismount in the air, taunt, hit the ground, lose 75% of my health, then wait for the bird who is now chasing me to leave combat. Have to be quick right clicking it before it gets out of range.
You can find these little guys randomly throughout the zone. They normally team up with two other critters. Watch out for their cyclone-like ability that can hurt all of your team if your trying to level up low level pets.
have been flying around the zone for the better part of 2 days and can not find a single rare, and they don't seem to have a quick respawn rate.
I found a ton of these to the south and southeast of Grizzlemaw. Found them all the way to Camp Oneqwah. Was able to snag a rare and uncommon


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There is a correlation between watching porn and support for gay marriage among men, Dr. Mark Regnerus, associate professor of sociology at University of Texas at Austin, found. Exposure to diverse and graphic sex acts, he believes, may undermine a traditional view of marriage.
Using data from The New Family Structures Study, a project for which he was the principal investigator, Regnerus found statistically significant positive correlation between porn use and support for same-sex marriage among men, even after controlling for other predictors, such as political party, religiosity, marital status, age, education and sexual orientation.
In the full sample, 42 percent of men and 47 percent of women agreed or strongly agreed that gay marriage should be legal. Among men who view porn daily or almost daily, though, 54 percent strongly agreed (not just agreed) that gay marriage should be legal while only 13 percent who said they viewed porn monthly or less believed the same, Regnerus wrote for The Witherspoon Institute's "Public Discourse."
Quoting Sherif Girgis, Dr. Robert P. George and Ryan T. Anderson, Regnerus notes that a view of marriage as a distinctive union of one man and one woman includes the notion that "it involves developing and sharing one's body and whole self in the way best suited for honorable parenthood -- among other things, permanently and exclusively."
Pornography undermines this view of marriage, Regnerus argues, because the sex that is portrayed in porn is the opposite of that view -- impermanent and non-exclusive.
"Gazers are treated to a veritable fire-hose dousing of sex-act diversity. (These are not your grandfather's Playboy,)" Regnerus wrote. "So, add to the sharing of bodies temporarily and nonexclusively a significant dose of alternative forms of sexual activity -- positions, roles, genders, and numbers --and that's basically where porn presses its consumers today: away from sex as having anything approaching a 'marital meaning' or structure of the sort outlined" by Girgis, George and Anderson.
Regnerus acknowledges that the correlation he found does not prove causation -- that viewing porn increases support for same-sex marriage -- but believes it unlikely that the path of causation flows in the opposite direction -- that support for same-sex marriage leads one to view porn.
"In the end, contrary to what we might wish to think, young adult men's support for redefining marriage may not be entirely the product of ideals about expansive freedoms, rights, liberties, and a noble commitment to fairness," Regnerus concludes. "It may be, at least in part, a byproduct of regular exposure to diverse and graphic sex acts."


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Where's the Water?
It's easy to take water for granted. In most parts of the United States, every time you want to take shower, water a lawn, or fill a swimming pool, clean, fresh water runs out of the tap. In countries with substantial and stable infrastructure, freshwater is so available that many people don't realize how critical this resource is.
In this lab, you'll analyze data and interpret graphs and charts that show the distribution of the world's water. You'll develop a sense of where the world's water is, as well as where it's going.
Keeping Track of What You Learn
In these pages, you'll find two kinds of questions.- Checking In questions are intended to keep you focused on key concepts. They allow you to check if the material is making sense. These questions are often accompanied by hints or answers to let you know if you are on the right track.
- Stop and Think questions are intended to help your teacher assess your understanding of the key concepts and skills. These questions require you to pull some concepts together or apply your knowledge in a new situation.


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Advanced Computing, Mathematics and Data
Staff Awards & Honors
July 2013
Ron Taylor Examines Synthetic Biology at Gordon Conference
Synthetic biology may "reprogram" life as we know it
Recently, Ronald Taylor, a staff scientist in CSMD's Computational Biology and Bioinformatics Group whose research often focuses on systems biology and bioinformatics, was accepted and attended a Gordon Research Conference examining synthetic biology.
Dr. Ronald Taylor
Synthetic biology, an emerging field that unites knowledge developed in biology, chemistry, and robotics adapted with Information Technology-based engineering design and production principles, aims toward the creation of artificial (i.e., "synthetic") and hybrid systems using biological engineering design principles with unprecedented power and efficiency.
The five-day Gordon Conference, (Re-)constructing and Re-programming Life, held in Vermont, featured a variety of presentations and in-depth discussion forums that spotlighted the challenges as well as potential scientific, technological, and economic impacts associated with the design and fabrication of new biological components and systems that do not currently exist in the natural world and the re-design and fabrication of existing biological systems. One day, synthetic biology may afford methodologies for devising cellular components, compartments, and cells to create living devices for use as molecular-scale "factories" that detect chemical weapons, clean up pollutants, make simple computations, diagnose diseases, deliver vaccines, produce water, or create new hybrid materials.
To earn his invitation, Taylor submitted his biography, which had to be vetted and approved by the Gordon Conference Chairs. Ongoing since the 1930s, the prestigious Gordon Research Conferences are known for addressing frontier areas of scientific research.


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- Buy a Hunting License
- Season Dates by Animal
- Season by County
- Hunter Education
- Hunting Regulations
- Public Hunting
- Wildlife Management
- Resources
Spring Alligator Hunt Orientation
The following is a list of helpful items, tips and recommendations to enhance your hunting experience and success. You are highly encouraged to review the Alligators in Texas PDF informational booklet. You may download the booklet from our website or by calling the Alligator Program at (409) 736-2551, ext. 23 or 25.
Hunters' Checklist
- All hunters must have a valid Texas general hunting license
- One line or one method at a time per hunter
- Resource document needed for temporary tagging of the alligator
Means and Methods
Legal means for taking alligators in the wild are:
One or more of the following legal means and methods may be used for the taking an alligator, but only ONE method at a time can be utilized:
- Hook and Line (line set). Line sets must be secured on private property. Hook-bearing lines may not be set prior to the open season and shall be removed no later than sunset on the last day of the season. Each baited line shall be labeled with a plainly visible, permanent, and legibly marked gear tag that contains the full name and current address of the person who set the line and the hunting license number of the person who set the line. Line sets shall be inspected daily and alligators shall be killed, documented, and removed IMMEDIATELY upon discovery.
- Lawful Archery equipment (with barbed arrow) - longbow, recurve bow, or compound bow with reel device and arrows with line of at least 300# test securely attached to the barbed fish point.
- Hand-held Snare – size No. 4 or larger with integral locking mechanism attached to 50 feet of at least 300# test line and a long pole.
- Alligator Gig – may be used only when a line of at least 300# test is securely attached to the hook or head of the device in such a manner to prevent separation from the hook or head until the carcass is retrieved. The other end of the line must be attached to a stationary or floating object capable of maintaining the line above water when an alligator is attached.
A line attached to an arrow, snare, or gig must have a float attached to the line. The float shall be no less than 6" x 6" x 8" or, if the float is spherical, no less than 8" in diameter.
Lawful Firearms:
Important Notice
Firearms may be used to take alligators only on private property. It is unlawful to take an alligator by means of firearms from, in, on, across or over public water. Centerfire only; rimfire unlawful, except for dispatch.
An alligator captured on a taking device (line set, lawful archery equipment, gig, or snare) must be killed immediately.
- (eye & nostril exposure) The distance between the alligator's eye and nostril in inches is an estimate in feet to the alligator's total length.
- Look for areas where the grass is matted down or the ground is barren.
- Look for prints or crawl marks on levees and banks.
- Look for alligators. For archery hunters, when an alligator is spotted and goes down suddenly be aware that in a few minutes it most likely will reappear close to where it was first sighted. This would give you a good opportunity to get out on the bank and wait for a good shot.
- The best sign is seeing the alligator itself. Set your line and leave the area. Typically alligators are going to feed at night and early in the morning.
How to Set Your Line
- Use fist-sized bait of cattle spleen, heart, lung or de-feathered poultry. Game animal parts, birds, and furbearers are not legal bait.
- Each baited line must be labeled legibly with:
- Hunter's full name
- Hunter's complete mailing address
- Hunter's complete valid Texas hunting license number
- Set your baited hook a minimum of twelve inches (12") above the water's surface. Typically, the higher the bait, the bigger the alligator. 18" to 24" is a good general height. This height is recommended for hunters with a short window of hunting time (like one night). For others who have a longer hunting period and are targeting larger sized alligators (8ft. or larger) a bait height of 24" to 36" above the water assist in targeting the "El Grande" one (no promises – just a suggested height). But remember all lines must be checked daily!
Check all your knots &ellip;
There is no size restriction on alligators taken. You keep what you hook.
When you check your downed line for a gator, reel the line in slowly. Your line will most likely be covered with vegetation and it might be difficult to see the gator's head. Try to follow the line. The alligator may have come out on the bank. If your gator begins to thrash let go of the line, let the animal calm down and try again. Upon dispatch, tape or tie the mouth shut. Remember – this is a reptile and it will still exhibit muscle reflexes. The CITES tag will be placed in the last ten inches (10") of the tail when you received it from Texas Parks and Wildlife after your submission of a completed PWD-304A along with the $21.00 tag fee. In the meantime a Wildlife Resource Document must be affixed to the hide. Keep the animal moist and out of the sun.
After dispatching an alligator, a person must:
- Immediately complete a Wildlife Resource Document (WRD), which shall accompany the alligator until it is permanently tagged with a CITES tag;
- Complete an Alligator Hide Tag Report Form PDF (PWD-304A) and mail to TPWD Headquarters, 4200 Smith School Rd., Austin, TX, 78744, along with a $21 hide tag fee (check or money order)
- Permanently tag the alligator with a CITES tag immediately upon receipt of the CITES tag in the mail from TPWD.
Caring for Your Alligator Hide
- Keep it damp and out of the sun.
- Ice it down if possible use tarps, sheets or any other available material to keep the hide moist from "slipping" or degrading.
- Remember, an alligator is a cold-blooded reptile and does not need to be dressed in the field as other game animals typically are.
Forms You Are Responsible For
All necessary forms are available in the Department booklet entitled "Alligators in Texas PDF"
- Alligator Hide Tag Report Form PDF (PWD-304A). The original copy is mailed to Texas Parks and Wildlife Department: 4200 Smith School Road, Austin Texas 78744 along with the $21.00 Tag fee (Send money order or check only)
- Alligator Transaction Report (PWD-306). This report is required upon sale of any part of the alligator required by both the Hunter and the Buyer. Send this report to the address on the bottom of PWD-306 form.
- Alligator Parts Label (PWD-373) form must accompany any alligator parts.
The Sale of Your Alligator
A list of buyers and tanners can be found in the Department booklet entitled "Alligators in Texas".
Good Luck!
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Alligator Program
(409)736-2551 ext. 23 or 25


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In my diverse and progressive hometown there were nonetheless stereotypes about racial groups' perceived opinions around certain sex acts. Jewish guys were known to be glad to go downtown, good luck getting a Mexican guy to give you head and Black guys did it but didn't admit to it.
This was reflected in Rap music where the mentions of blowjobs were rife but no one talked about reciprocation. Even when they did it was with caveats, like with Kool G Rap's lyric, "Because you gotta be brave to eat the tuna, G/So when it comes to pussy-lickin', I'm the chicken of the sea." Hardly an enthusiastic endorsement. One explanation given suggested that in cultures where machoism dominated, pussy eating lagged.
These days though, suddenly Hip Hop abounds with Rappers praising their own skills at Cunnilingus. Sample rhyme courtesy of Lil Wayne on Drake's The Motto, "I tongue kiss her other tongue, skeet, skeet, skeet, water gun!" Not only is he copping to giving oral sex but he's praising female ejaculation! Can I have a Hallelujah? Donald Glover raps that, "Sixty- nine is the only dinner for two." While Tyler the Creator says, "Tall skinny flaco, that's for my nigga Paco/I enchilada bitches and I'm eating up they taco" and Wale counter-offers, "I'll paint you with my tongue and stay in those bikini lines." It's a pussy-eating free-for-all on the Top 40 charts!
In fact, much of the credit can be given to Lil' Wayne who has arguable made it cool in the rap world to give girls head. He wasn't the first man to go there, Big Pun rapped, "I could go downstairs, Little brown hairs everywhere," back in 1998, but that lyric is followed by a girl chiming in, "you nasty twin!" and though he claims not to care, there is an implicit judgment written alongside the assertion. Lil Wayne doesn't just admit to the practice but celebrates his veracity.
On a list compiled by Vibe magazine of rap lyrics about cunnilingus, Lil Wayne appears over ten times. He raps that he "likes to taste that sugar, that sweet and low," that "yes, I eat that pussy/ Oh, how, do I love that panty pie," and "lemme just taste ya, we can f-ck later." Let's just say, Lil Wayne means business and in exchange I'll happily give him mine.


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BERLIN — Family, friends and government officials were among those gathered for the dedication of Tom Patton Lane last Friday.
"I have no doubt he is a very, very pleased person today," said Delegate Norm Conway (District 38B).
Stretching approximately half a mile, Tom Patton Lane serves as a connection between the greater Assateague area and the Rackliffe Plantation House, a restoration project he was dedicated to in recent years.
"We really try here to give visitors a seamless experience," said Assateague National Seashore Superintendent Trish Kicklighter.
Kicklighter said that the lane will allow guests to make the transition from the beach and wildlife of Assateague to the historic Rackliffe Plantation House quickly and conveniently.
The goal of the Rackliffe House Trust, which Patton founded and led up to his death, is "to restore the former plantation house and turn it into a museum tracking the settlement of Maryland's coastal bays."
Patton, who was recognized with the Maryland Coastal Bays Program (MCBP) Golden Osprey Award in 2010, had a passion for the restoration of the house.
Originally owned by Patton's ancestors, the Wale and Rackliffe families, restoration on the property began in 2004 with the Rackliffe House Trust raising hundreds of thousands of dollars to contribute to the project. More than 250 years old, Rackliffe stayed in the family for hundreds of years until it was eventually abandoned and subsequently purchased by the state.
When Patton decided to turn Rackliffe into a heritage museum, he was able to secure a 50-year lease for the building and the three acres around it.
Before Patton became involved, however, the site looked like it was falling apart.
"It was a derelict … but [Patton] had vision and he had perseverance," said Jay Parker, a member of the Lower Eastern Shore Heritage Council.
Parker went on to congratulate Patton for a lifetime of historical preservation, not only with Rackliffe House but with Worcester County in general.
"Because Tom's fingerprints are on a lot of things in this community," he said. "He created not just monuments but living, breathing organizations."
Several speakers who remembered Patton during the dedication used two words to describe him; visionary and gentleman.
"Quite frankly, I think we need to follow Tom's example," said Berlin Mayor Gee Williams.
Williams said that, despite Patton's tenacity pursuing goals and projects, he never sacrificed his air of civility in any of his dealings.
"He was a visionary gentleman," said Williams.
Kicklighter agreed, as did County Commission President Bud Church.
"He was a negotiator," joked Church.
Many in attendance last week noted Patton's work on projects outside of Rackliffe house.
His volunteer experience also includes work with the Maryland Historical Society, the Lower Eastern Shore Heritage Committee, St. Martin's Church Preservation Foundation and with political advocacy and community association issues. He served on the board of the Assateague Coastal Trust.
After the speakers, Patton's family was on hand to officially pull the curtain from the new Tom Patton lane street sign.
"Now you can drive down Tom Patton Lane to his vision for Rackliffe House," said Jim Rapp, executive director of the Rackliffe House Trust and Delmarva Low-Impact Tourism Experiences.


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Game Industry Legends: Yuji Naka
Sonic creator on his legacy, why current Sonic games are "not as fun," and his desire to make big AAA games again
Yuji Naka may not have the same name recognition these days as Shigeru Miyamoto or Hideo Kojima, but he's absolutely one of the pillars of Japanese video game development. If it weren't for Naka-san's efforts in creating Sonic the Hedgehog and leading Sonic Team, our generation would never have witnessed the glorious Nintendo vs. Sega rivalry, which ultimately produced many brilliant games on both sides.
In March of 2006, Naka-san eventually decided to test the development waters with his own studio, Prope. He was actually the last member of the core creative team that created Sonic to leave Sega, which may explain the decline of the franchise (but we'll get to that later).
In this exclusive, GamesIndustry International had a rare opportunity to speak with the legend about a variety of topics.
We started by asking him about his legacy, which he actually found to be a somewhat strange query.
"Being asked about 'Yuji Naka's legacy' is a little odd since I'm still actively creating games. When I finally retire from making games, I assume people will decide what my lasting 'legacy' will be at that point… though I think it will probably be Sonic," he said.
He then reflected on some of the critically acclaimed games he designed: "It's been 28 years since I started developing games, and during that span I've brought a lot of products into this world. Out of those titles Sonic is the one that is the most remembered, but Phantasy Star Online, an online game put out on a family-oriented game console, had a lot of hardships during development but I think we were able to release a really good and advanced product at the time. Perhaps just barely being able to release it within the end of the 20th century has something to do with why I feel so strongly about that game."
"I think even moderately raising the difficulty level [of Sonic games] in the future could work well"
Yuji Naka
"The arcade game Samba de Amigo also stands out because the player uses their entire body to move and have fun. Using the newest cutting-edge technology to create a simple and just plain stupid innocent fun game was rewarding."
Given that the last several years of Sonic gaming have been mostly sub-par (by Sega's own admission), we couldn't resist the opportunity to pick Naka-san's brain about what's gone wrong with the cherished franchise he started. Ironically, the explosion of the games industry in the last couple decades could have something to do with it, as more and more companies are trying to appeal to the mainstream - and that may not have been the best approach for Sonic.
"I also think that recent iterations have not been as fun when compared to those of the past," Naka-san agreed, proceeding to explain what Sega has done wrong: "I think the number one reason for this is that the games have become much easier, so the gamer doesn't feel that extreme joy that comes with the satisfaction of accomplishing something that was very difficult to achieve."
He continued, "Today's games are created to appeal to as wide of an audience as possible, so that's why the difficulty levels are so low in order to have both experienced and non-experienced gamers be able to play them. Sonic has a very simple control scheme that is capable of doing a lot of advanced things while sprinting at a high speed, that's what makes it a good game in my opinion. I think even moderately raising the difficulty level in the future could work well."
It's been years since we've seen a rivalry as fierce as Nintendo vs. Sega in the 16-bit days. It's an era that brings a huge grin to the faces of most people in this editor's generation. Naka-san admitted to us that he'd sort of like to see Mario and Sonic continue to be adversaries: "Thinking back to the rivalry between Sonic and Mario back in those days brings back some fond memories. It was based on each of them running on different hardware and which one was better, which made for a great rivalry. I would like for Sonic and Mario to keep up that rivalry relationship long into the foreseeable future."
Of course, we all know that's not happening now that Sega's no longer a hardware manufacturer and Sonic's already appeared with Mario in a few games. Naka-san did express his wish to possibly one day breathe new life into Sonic again, or into one of his other fan favorites like Nights. "Unfortunately, I haven't had the opportunity to do so but perhaps at some point in the future if I could come back and contribute, that could be fun and gratifying," he remarked. Are you listening, Sega?
So what's Naka-san's focus in 2012? Not surprisingly, like many veterans of this business he's moved to social and mobile experiences. He sees "the recent surge in smartphones [as] having a huge impact on console games. It's something that should be monitored carefully moving [into the] future."
That said, there's still very much a place in his heart for huge triple-A games.
"Actually, when Prope was originally formed we were working on large titles, hoping to create something that's never been seen in the industry before. Unfortunately, those 2 titles were cancelled in mid-development and never made public," he revealed.
"Wii U is taking a completely new and innovative approach, so I'm really looking forward to seeing what Nintendo has in store there"
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"With this history, we would like to work on a large-scale project again at some point, but working on the smaller projects is very fun and rewarding too as we always strive to put out new and unique games regardless of scale. Speaking of which, Prope's next project is actually a social networking RPG for smartphones called Buddy Monster."
Perhaps the fast-approaching next-gen hardware will enable Prope and Naka-san to finally tackle a big console project again. Naka-san seemed particularly excited by the Wii U launch coming later this year.
"I always get very excited when thinking about the next round of next-gen hardware that's coming and what kind of unimaginable specs they could have. Wii U is taking a completely new and innovative approach, so I'm really looking forward to seeing what Nintendo has in store there," he said.
As the conversation moved on, we approached Naka-san about the state of Japanese games development. It seems to be fashionable these days to bash the Japanese design approach, and some of Naka-san's contemporaries (most notably, Keiji Inafune) have said that Japan's game industry must change its ways, but Naka-san stood up for the Japanese style in gaming.
"I think there's still a lot to be said for the unique characteristics and benefits that games that are developed in Japan have. I would like to see Japan-developed games continue to be exported and enjoyed by everyone in the world," he commented.
In closing, Naka-san said that he's been encouraged with the influx of talent we've seen in the industry in recent years, as evidenced by the indie scene. He offered the following advice to aspiring game designers: "To be open minded, and to try many different things so that they'll have many skill sets to incorporate any original ideas they may have - this would be a positive experience and help them evolve and grow. I look forward to the day when this new crop of game designers can put out some truly mind-blowing stuff."
Indeed, perhaps the "next Yuji Naka" is already making the next great game to define a generation.


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Three weeks at sea, and at last the sails of Lord Arryn's fleet were sighted from the high walls of King's Landing in the afternoon. News spread through the city, which had anticipated this day since the news of King Daeron's victory came from Sunspear. By the time the ships were still an hour away, the stretch from the red walls to the docks was a veritable sea of people. Nearly all the City Watch, personally led by Ser Richard Harte, marched to the River Gate to make sure all was calm as the Hand, Prince Viserys, rode down from the Red Keep with his daughter Naerys and the king's siblings. The whole of the court followed in their train, among them the ladies Reyna Rowan, Jyana Arryn, Elanna Penrose, Marian Stark, Carmella Dondarrion, Irena Marbrand, and Aisling Ryswell.
Lord Arryn's flagship, Ser Artys's Falcon, was made fast to the dock and from it came the first of the returning heroes: Prince Aemon, the Dragonknight. The crowd cheered his name loudest of all, even though he was upon a litter, still recovering from the wound an assassin's arrow meant for Daeron gave him. Flowers were thrown towards him, and women openly wept with joy and grief both. Behind him came his brother, Prince Aegon, who all agreed fought bravely in the war. After them, heroes of the war came forward to be greeted by Viserys, among them Sarmion and Tancred Baratheon, Jonn Lannister, Dagur Saltcliffe, Almer Connington, Doran Dondarrion, Bryce Caron, and Benedict Rogers.
Last of all were the hostages from Dorne. The crowd grew restive, throwing rotten fruits and vegetables at them and hurling jeers and insults. The gold cloaks were hard pressed to restrain them. Prince Cadan and Princess Ariana came first before all, and the other of the forty-nine hostages came trailing after. Lanei Fowler and Liane Uller were among those who had journeyed on Ser Artys's Falcon with the young princess, and Aidan Dayne was among the knights who had travelled on the same vessel as Prince Cadan. Brought before the Hand, they were greeted ... and the informed they had to swear anew the oaths that would bind them as hostages. Prince Cadan protested that they had already done so before King Daeron, beneath the Tower of the Sun in Sunspear. Ser Aidan Dayne urged the prince not to do so again, and others took up the call, yet Viserys would not bend. The crowd, growing restive and angry, convinced the Dornish prince to do as he was bid, and the other Dornishmen had no choice but to do the same.
After this, the a strong force of watchmen escorted the Targaryens, the heroes of the Conquest, and the hostages to the Red Keep. It is said that citizens of the city lined the streets for all that distance, cheering on the conquerors and throwing yet more jeers and offal at the Dornishmen; Lady Liane Uller was injured by a stone thrown from the crowd. Once safe behind the tall, high walls of the Red Keep, the victorious knights and the defeated Dornishmen had time to refresh themselves before a great welcoming feast held in the throne room. Seated with Prince Viserys and the other members of House Targaryen at the high table were the likes of Lord Jonothor Arryn and Lady Taria Buckwell. Ser Jaesin Lannister came late to the feasting, perhaps having waited to visited Prince Aemon. Though the mood at the table where the Dornishmen sat was sullen, and many eyes looked their way, there were few untoward incidents.


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This time last year we celebrated with Zaha Hadid as she received a long-awaited Stirling Prize for the MAXXI Museum of 21st Century Art in Rome, seemingly the only architectural gong missing from her now overflowing awards cabinet.
Few architecture firms are able to boast two Stirling Prizes (Foster + Partners, Wilkinson Eyre and Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners) however Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA) can now add their name to this elite class of design excellence after this Saturday receiving a second title for the exquisite Evelyn Grace Academy in Brixton - the first school building ever to win the Stirling Prize.
Despite her obvious elation at the awards twelve months ago Hadid was absent from Saturday's official ceremony, instead sending her right hand man - and WAN judge - Patrik Schumacher to receive the award.
After thanking the RIBA and judges, Schumacher gushed: "It's a wonderful feeling to come back for a second time. This one is particularly meaningful I think, because the beauty of the building was not only recognised by the jury but by the people that are living and breathing in the space."
The response from the crowded ceremony hall at the Magna Centre, Rotherham was supportive if a little quieter than last year's roaring accolade, potentially from the surprise that anything other than the Velodrome could steal the title. Since the announcement of the 2011 Stirling Prize shortlist in Juy, the bookie's favourite has always been Hopkins' sleek, dipped cedar wood Velodrome, with the practice picking up the Stirling Prize People's Choice Award on Friday with 63% of the votes.
Although the Evelyn Grace Academy was a somewhat unexpected winner, none can fault the flawless design work from ZHA which has turned this restricted 1.4 hectare site in one of London's most disadvantaged districts into a flourishing sports academy with world class architecture.
The Academy is run by ARK - an organisation which looks to close the achievement gap between children from affluent and more disadvantaged backgrounds - and has been closely supported by the local community, without a single objection to ZHA's design from the building's neighbours.
Demonstrating a resourceful approach to the difficult site the practice managed to insert a multi-use Astroturf sports pitch into the Academy's grounds, enabling the institution to fully engage with its status as a sports academy. A 100m running track has also been introduced to the exterior space, slicing the main building volume into two sections connected by a bridge that arches over the vivid five-lane track.
The judges may have made an educated decision in selecting the Evelyn Grace Academy as this year's title-holder, but the backlash has already begun against ZHA's second consecutive win. Yesterday, UK architecture news source Building Design published a spiky editorial under the title Hadid's Stirling Prize win 'is a nasty irony', quoting London architect Jonathan Ellis Miller as saying: "The irony is that within a couples of miles of the Magna Centre there are schools that lost their BSF funding through [education secretary] Michael Gove, and here we are rewarding the highest prize to an over-priced school. It's a nasty irony and I think it sends a message of crass stupidity and total insensitivity."
It is true that many schools lost out in the dissolution of the Building Schools for the Future programme, with scores of education institutions unable to afford basic regeneration projects, however this does not detract from the superb handling of space and design excellence displayed by ZHA at the Evelyn Grace Academy.
Journalists and PR reps can buff any news story to the required result however for the real honest truth one must go direct to the buildings' users - in this case the Academy's pupils - one of which told the Stirling Prize jury: "It doesn't make you depressed in the mornings like the temporary one used to. In fact it's exciting and we're proud of it." It may not be the people's favourite but it's a well deserved win for ZHA.
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I recently received a bill from the California Board of Equalization (BOE) demanding that I pay them about three hundred dollars in use tax. That puzzled me, since I had already paid the use tax with my California state income tax return—my reporting it on that return is the only reason the BOE knew that I owed it. Just to be sure, I went online and checked my account with the Franchise Tax Board, the body that collects California income tax—it showed me owing nothing.
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On Sunday, Sept. 23, 1962, Hanna-Barbera followed up its wildly successful prime-time cartoon The Flintstones with a new series about another family of a different era. TIME liked it. We said it was "silly and unpretentious, corny and clever, now and then quite funny." But it flopped — or at least didn't fare well enough to be renewed for a second season.
That show was The Jetsons, and despite lasting for only 24 episodes — I'm not counting the blah additional installments produced in the mid-1980s — it's never left us. Actually, it's done as much as any work of fiction to shape our view of the world of tomorrow. If you felt good about the future growing up, as I did, it was probably in part because a decades-long endless loop of Jetsons reruns showed that it was going to be neat.
Today the show turns 50. If you'd like to celebrate its anniversary, check out Matt Novak's excellent post (the first of a series) at Smithsonian.com.
I'm not going to recount every way in which The Jetsons successfully predicted how life would be lived in the future. But here's one tidbit, which I first saw noted by Don Yowp on his Hanna-Barbera blog.
In the program's iconic opening sequence, after George lands his personal flying saucer and folds it up into his briefcase, we can spot background characters zipping along on a moving sidewalk. (See above image.) Some of them are watching wireless handheld devices — presumably TVs, although I have a hunch they were capable of video calls as well.
These gizmos have handles and antennas and appear to be based on cathode-ray-tube technology. So they're not iPhones, but they're certainly closer than anything that existed back in 1962.
Another guy is reading a tablet-shaped something that might be either an iPad or a Kindle. (If you think it's just a plain old book, don't tell me — I don't want to know.)
Here, just in case you haven't watched them recently, are the full opening sequence and end titles ("Jane, stop this crazy thing!"). There's no such thing as having seen them too often. Also included is a Scotch-tape ad that features George reading a newspaper, showing that dead-tree media isn't going to disappear entirely anytime soon.
(Full disclosure: today, The Jetsons is owned by Time Warner, which makes it a corporate cousin of TIME. It's an honor to be distantly related to it.)


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Northwest appeals decision allowing flight attendants to strike
Northwest landed a hearing date for its appeal that leaves just hours to spare. A federal district court judge will hear the airline's appeal on Aug. 25, the same day flight attendants say they could begin intermittent walkouts. The union says it could start striking scattered flights starting at 9:01 p.m. on that Friday night.
Attorneys for Northwest did not return calls to discuss the appeal. Some legal experts say Judge Allan Gropper's 22-page decision will be hard for them to overcome.
It was anything but a shoot-from-the-hip decision by the judge.
"It was anything but a shoot-from-the-hip decision by the judge," says David LeMay, a New York bankruptcy attorney who represents a large financial institution in the Northwest case.
LeMay says Judge Gropper went into careful detail in explaining why federal judges cannot block a job action in these circumstances.
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Gropper's main conclusion is that a federal law called the Norris LaGuardia Act limits the judge's authority, and overrides the airline's contention that a strike could be fatal.
"I think it's a well-thought out and well-reasoned and carefully worked through decision," says LeMay. "If I had to be the lawyer for the airline or the lawyer for the union -- at least on this particular issue going up on appeal -- I'd rather be the lawyer for the union."
But LeMay says Gropper's opinion also contained vague warnings to the flight attendants. LeMay says even if the judge can't block a strike, he may be able to levy financial or other penalties on the union once it begins.
An attorney for the union, Ed Gilmartin, says flight attendants have no interest in seeing a strike cripple the airline. He expects Northwest to push its case in court.
"They'll probably pursue continued litigation on this issue, which is their right," Gilmartin says. "But I think it would be for everyone's interest, including their passengers -- the traveling public -- to just get a deal, and let's resolve this."
Northwest says it must achieve $195 million a year in cost savings; flight attendants say it's up to the airline to come to them with a better offer. As yet, no talks have been scheduled.


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The term "drone journalism" has been gathering steady buzz in the media.
The idea that a drone, or unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), can become an eye-in-the-sky witness taking pictures or video of protests or other breaking news events is a timely one. There's a lot going on, here's what journalists need to know to get started.
Drones are already starting to cover hot spots. Check out these stunning shots from a remote-controlled drone hovering over massive protests following the contested elections in Moscow, Russia. It was fired on with pistol shots but stayed aloft, getting views of the city that no single journalist could have captured in the circumstances.
They are an affordable way to cover disasters, breaking events. "I think drones -- small, cheap, easy-to-use vehicles that can fit in a small bag and carried into the field by a reporter -- offer a major opportunity to improve certain kinds of reporting," said Professor Matt Waite of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, who recently founded the Drone Journalism Lab, in an interview with Los Angeles Times database producer Ben Welsh.
The lab is so new that Waite isn't sure yet how will fit into the journalism curriculum. "On one hand, there's very cool opportunities to do all kinds of new things with drones for reporting. On the other, it's just a tool for reporting," he said. Initial projects may include a summer project on environmental journalism/data visualization that would photograph the Platte River.
There's a startup dedicated to drone journalism, but if you want to take it for a test spin, find a hacker buddy or tap into the DIY crowd. Startup RoboKopter shot this dramatic footage at a tumultuous rally in Warsaw, Poland, spotted by drone aficionado and Wired editor-in-chief Chris Anderson. The most basic device, which comes equipped with GPS, a barometric sensor, a carrying case and two days of training, costs about US$6,000.
However, the first time I ever saw anything like drone journalism was a demo at Maker Faire for a clever project called Spacebridge, hatched at San Francisco hackerspace Noisebridge. An early highlight of the project was launching a balloon 70-feet high, snapping some breathtaking pics.
If you don't have a nearby hackerspace, check out DIY Drones, a huge online UAV community, where Wired's Anderson is a founder and frequent participant.
Drones are perfectly legal, for now. (At least in the United States.) In January, the Federal Aviation Administration is expected to propose new rules about small drones. As it stands (or flies?) recreational use of unmanned aircraft is prohibited over 400 feet and verboten "near populated areas" or airports.