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Your Montreal Canadiens had five shots in the first period.
They had another five in the second.
While this offensive ineptitude was unfolding, the home team didn't fare any better.
In a 16-minute, 37-second span over the first and second periods, the L.A. Kings had NOT A SINGLE SHOT on Peter Budaj.
Scintillating hockey.
The last goal – Jeff Carter's power-play winner – was scored a few ticks over four minutes into the second period.
There were a few chances and a couple posts pinged thereafter.
The game got briefly exciting when Peter Budaj went to the bench for an extra attacker. Brendan Gallagher, who could probably skate between Anze Kopitar's legs, put on one of whirling, twirling dervish shifts to keep the puck in the L.A. zone and maintain hope of stealing at least a point to launch the road trip.
But the home team was full value for their win – fifth in a row for the Kings. Darryl Sutter has them playing a disciplined defensive style that stresses secure puck possession and control of the slot, limiting high-percentage chances against Jonathan Quick.
The Canadiens actually outhit L.A., 42-28 – with Douglas Murray dishing out eight checks, to lead both teams, in his 20 minutes of ice time. But the Kings won most of the physical battles – particularly the ones that ensued after the Canadiens tried one of their countless dump-ins to gain the offensive zone.
As has been the case on most nights this season, David Desharnais' line was the Canadiens best. Gallagher battled ferociously and DD made some clever plays. But Max Pacioretty, the team's leading goal-scorer, was held without a SoG and missed the net three times.
Tomas Plekanec won 14 of 20 faceoffs, but linemates Alex Galchenyuk and Brian Gionta were each held to a single SoG.
Notwithstanding Rene Bourque's three shots, the third line was ineffectual. And Lars Eller took two offensive-zone penalties.
The Canadiens' power play had been hot lately, with goals on 4 of its 11 most recent opportunities.
But the PP fizzled in L.A., going 0-for-3. The Canadiens laboured to gain the L.A. zone and were pressured on the few occasions they actually managed to set up.
During the RDS pre-game show, Guy Carbonneau talked about the Canadiens crafting a 7-1-2 record over their last 10 starts – best in the NHL. They did it, Carbo said, while playing boring, defensive hockey. Get used to it, the former coach advised fans, because the Canadiens just don't have the talent to play wide-open hockey.
So don't count on anything eye-pleasing that might keep us awake during these west-coast games that start after 10 p.m. in Montreal.
The next one is Wednesday night in Anaheim, against a team that is 15 points ahead of L.A. in the Pacific Division standings.
The puck will drop about seven hours after the 3 p.m. trade deadline, and it's doubtful the Canadiens will be making any significant moves.
General manager Marc Bergevin is in Chicago, where the family is mourning the passing of the GM's mother-in-law.
Bergevin doubtless will field some phone calls about the availability of some of his players, notably Andrei Markov.
I don't think they'll move him.
Markov has played his entire 13-year career with the team that drafted him. The painfully shy Russian is comfortable in Montreal.
Bergevin has blueline talent in the pipeline: Jarred Tinordi, who briefly energized his teammates by fighting L.A. tough guy Kyle Clifford; Nathan Beaulieu and Greg Pateryn in Hamilton. None of them, however, is ready to succeed Markov .
It would be great if Bergevin could add a winger with size. And I could see him moving Eller and maybe a prospect or two to get one.
Matt Moulson, Tomas Vanek, Marion Gaborik, Chris Stewart and Ryan Kesler could all be moved on Wednesday.
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CHICAGO - Governor Pat Quinn today made a number of key appointments to the state's boards and commissions. In addition to three university boards, the governor filled positions on the Illinois Arts Council, State Museum Board and the Illinois Department of Public Health. Today's announcement continues the governor's commitment to making Illinois government more accountable, transparent and effective.
"These accomplished individuals will serve the people of Illinois well on our state boards and commissions," Governor Quinn said. "With their commitment to public service, I am confident they will do great things for our state."
As a result of Governor Quinn's efforts to make the executive appointment process more accessible and transparent, residents who are interested in serving on boards and commissions can now apply online.
The governor's appointments are as follows:
Southern Illinois University Board of Trustees:
Dr. Shirley J. Portwood, of Godfrey, is a retired professor of history who taught at Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville from 1980 until 2010. She earned a Ph.D. in history from Washington University-St. Louis in 1982, after completing bachelor's and master's degrees in history from SIU-Edwardsville. She has served as a member of the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency Board of Trustees since Governor Quinn appointed her in March of 2010, and was recently appointed to the Illinois Amistad Commission. Dr. Portwood also has organized a scholarly symposium examining the history of African Americans in Illinois. Her two brothers and daughter are also SIU alumni.
Major General (ret.) Randal Thomas, of Springfield, served as the 36th Adjutant General of Illinois -- the highest National Guard post in the state. General Thomas is a graduate of Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville, where he earned a bachelor's degree in English in 1973 and a Master of Science degree in Education in 1980. He also has a master's degree from the U.S. Army War College. General Thomas received his commission as an Infantry Officer in 1967, served in the Army Special Forces from 1966-1969, and was awarded a Purple Heart and Bronze Star for valor for his 1968-1969 combat service in Vietnam. Prior to his appointment as Adjutant General, General Thomas worked for 30 years as an English teacher, librarian and media director in Hillsboro, Illinois. General Thomas also served on the Illinois Executive Ethics Commission for three years. He is a lifetime member of the SIUE Alumni Association and a member of the 2011 SIUE Alumni Hall of Fame.
Eastern Illinois University Board of Trustees:
Jan Spivey Gilchrist, of Olympia Fields, has a B.S. in art education from Eastern Illinois University, an M.A. in painting from the University of Northern Iowa, an M.F.A. in writing for children from Vermont College, and a doctoral degree in English from Madison University. Gilchrist was inducted into the International Hall of Fame for Writers of African Descent in October of 2000. She was also inducted into the Society of Illustrators in 2001.
Northeastern Illinois University Board of Trustees:
Dr. Darlene Ruscitti, of Bloomingdale, holds a Doctor of Education Policy Studies and Administration degree from Loyola University, and a M.A and B.A. from Northeastern Illinois University. Dr. Ruscitti currently works for the DuPage Regional Office of Education and has served in the education profession for more than 30 years.
Illinois Arts Council:
Gary Matts, of Darien, has a B.S. in music from Roosevelt University and has served on the Board of the Chicago Federation of Musicians, Local 10-208, since 1992 and most recently as president since 2004. A professional musician, Matts also serves as a trustee of the Chicago Federation of Musicians Employers Welfare Fund and the American Federation of Musicians and Employers Pension Fund.
Richard Daniels, of Evergreen Park, holds a B.A. in music composition from DePaul University and is the musical director for The City Lights Orchestra in Chicago. Daniels is the current chairman of the board at Chicago's Mercy Home for Boys & Girls, chair for the dean's advisory board at the DePaul University School of Music, and he is a delegate to the Chicago Federation of Labor. Daniels is also the senior board member at the Chicago Federation of Musicians.
State Museum Board:
Leo Welch, of O'Fallon, was a biology teacher at ROVA High School in Oneida prior to becoming a professor of biology at Southwestern Illinois College, where he currently serves as professor emeritus. Welch has been a member of numerous professional societies, including the American Association for the Advancement of Science, the American Institute for Biological Sciences, the Illinois State Academy of Sciences and the St. Louis Academy of Sciences. Welch received the 1991 Excellence in Teaching Award from Emerson Electric for outstanding achievement for higher education in the metropolitan St. Louis area. Welch, who obtained his bachelor's and master's degrees from EIU, went on to receive an Ed.S. degree from Southern Illinois University.
Illinois Department of Public Health:
Dr. David Gill, of Bloomington, received his bachelor's and medical degrees from the University of Illinois and has served as a family practice doctor and emergency room physician for more than 20 years. Most recently an emergency room doctor at Advocate BroMenn Medical Center in Normal, Gill has been named Assistant Director of the Illinois Department of Public Health.
Earlier this year, following an extensive review, Governor Quinn issued an executive order eliminating dozens of dormant or redundant state boards and commissions. Following the governor's action, Illinois now has 317 boards and commissions. Of those, 24 are compensated: eight of which are full-time, paid positions while the remaining 16 are part-time or per diem. The remaining 293 boards are unpaid, volunteer boards. Board salaries are set by Illinois statute.
For more information on all of the state's boards and commissions, or to apply to serve on a board, please visit Appointments.Illinois.gov.

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There is more to auto insurance than just covering your vehicle. Auto insurance also allows you to register and legally drive your vehicle. Before the DMV will even offer vehicle registration on your vehicle, you will have to prove that you hold a valid and updated current insurance policy that contains the basic coverage required in the state – typically liability auto insurance.
There are other ways that you can prove that your vehicle is covered and you are financially responsible over any damages, such as self-insurance policies which are a bit more costly, and dealership insurance which requires that you first hold the minimum required amount of vehicles, typically over 10 in total with the titles in your name.
Private Passenger Liability Auto Insurance
There are several reasons why the state liability auto insurance policy is the most common choice of drivers establishing financial responsibility in NORTH CAROLINA.
- Often the cheapest rates creating a more affordable policy.
- Provides the basic coverage required.
- Easier for drivers to access.
- Remains within most budgets.
There are several auto insurance providers that offer these state required liability policies, and can even be started right online.
- Esurance
- Geico
- Allstate
- Progressive
- Liberty Mutual
There are many others, and you should take your time in obtaining the right policy. In fact, getting car insurance quotes for a comprehensive comparison can be the best method of obtaining the perfect policy within your policy. There are various sites online that offer a collection of quotes from the leading providers, as well as online comparison, making the process much easier for you.
- www.onlineautoinsurance.com
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If your insurance policy lapses, it is quite possible that the DMV will be automatically alerted so that your registration can be suspended until your policy is reinstated. In some cases, this does not occur, but if you are stopped in traffic for a moving violation and asked for proof of insurance, police can take you to jail, impound your vehicle, and impose quite hefty fines that will put a dent in your pocket and prolong your time getting your auto insurance back.
Never drive a vehicle if you have no auto insurance as you are committing a crime and can encounter some serious penalties, which could include suspension of your license if the offense is repeated continuously.


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Section 640 - Sidewalk Construction
Section 640:00. Sidewalk Requirements. Permanent sidewalks of concrete shall be constructed wherever old walks are condemned, replaced or where new walks are ordered by the Council upon all streets.
Section 640:05. Specifications and Inspection. All permanent sidewalks shall be built subject to the inspection of the Engineer and it shall be the duty of the Engineer to see that the specifications relating to permanent sidewalks shall be strictly complied with.
Section 640:10. Permit, Application For. No person shall lay any sidewalk on the public streets, or on any public property owned by the City, without a permit therefor granted by the Engineer. Application for each such permit shall be accompanied by the fee in the amount duly established by the Council from time to time, and a certificate of public liability insurance, in the amount of at least $100,000 combined single limit, naming the City as an additional insured.
Section 640:15. City Construction. Work on all permanent walks must be commenced within fifteen (15) days after being ordered by the Council. The property owners failing to do this, the total cost of such sidewalk, when constructed or replaced under contract by the City, may be assessed against the abutting property as a special assessment, which assessment shall be made in accordance with the laws of the State or the Charter of the City for levying special assessments for street improvement.


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CAFE : Playing and Recording Media in an application
By prasads on Dec 04, 2009
You would have seen blogs on how CAFE can help you simplify the writing of a Conferencing application . Now a typical conference is incomplete without the facilities for playing a welcome message or the ability to record a message. CAFE now has the ability to support playing of media to calls and conferences and also recording calls and conferences.
How is this done ?
CAFE exposes a MediaParticipant ( org.glassfish.cafe.api.MediaParticipant) interface which represents the 'media-interaction' for the communication . A MediaParticipant is associated with a CommunicationSession and provides the recording support to either a call or conference, whichever is the "Communication" to which the MediaParticipant is added.
The MediaParticipant has two sub interfaces; Player and Recorder . Depending upon the operation(s) that one would want to support ( playing + recording or either one of them), a new MediaParticipant of type Player or Recorder would have to be created and added to the Communication ( the communication being a conference or call). The following snippet of code demonstrates how this can be achieved.
// create a MediaParticipant
@CommunicationSession session;
Recorder recorder = session.createParticipant(Recorder.class, "recorder1");
Player player = session.createParticipant(Player.class, "player1");
// add a recorder as media participant
// add a player as a media participant
Once the MediaParticipant is added, a Player or Recorder instance which has been added to the Communication can be used to record and play. The Player and Recorder expose start() and stop() method to start and stop playing or recording. The trigger for starting and stopping the operation is determined by the application logic in CAFE. The following snippet shows the code which achieves what has been described above.
// start recording using the recorder object added to the conference.
// start playing using the player object added to the conference
Similarly the stop() methods would need to be invoked to stop the playing or recording.
What happens under the hood ?
CAFE uses the JSR 309 API to connect to the Media Server ( which is jVoiceBridge in this case ) and to control the conferencing, recording of media and playing of media operations in the Media Server. It would take a whole new blog to describe how the implementation for jVoiceBridge works, and that's in the works. However, to satisfy you curiosity I will describe in brief how is used in this case :
JSR 309 exposes the following interfaces
• MediaSession - representing a whole scope interaction of the application with the Media Server.
• MediaMixer - representing a conference in the media session
• NetworkConnection - representing a call
• MediaGroup - represents a logical group of Player, Recorder, DTMF detector and Signal generator
• Player, Recoder, SignalDetector and SignalGenerator - reprsents the player,recorder, signal detector / generator instances in a Media Group.
When a participant joins a conference , the NetworkConnection corresponding to the participant is joined to the MediaMixer representing the conference. At this time a MediaGroup is also 'joined' to the MediaMixer or the NetworkConnection as the case maybe (i.e. depending upon the fact whether the conference or caller is the target of the media operation ). When a playing or recording operation is requested from CAFE, the Recorder or Player instance belong to the MediaGroup which has been joined to the call / conference is retrieved and the appropriate methods to start and stop recording and playing invoked. The Player or Recorder implementation invokes the appropriate methods in jVoiceBridge to play or record media , hence abstracting the complexities away from the user.
Sample application used in this blog. This is a NetBeans project and starts recording a conference as soon as its created. One can also play a file using a simple HTTP Servlet interface.


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Register.Com Rebuffs Takeover Offer
One day after receiving a takeover bid from RCM Acquisition Co., Internet domain name registration and services provider Register.com Inc. rejected the unsolicited offer.
"This offer does not reflect the significant opportunities Register.com has to grow value for our stockholders," said Register.com executive chairman Mitchell I. Quain, in a statement. "By going public with their offer, RCM Acquisition Co. hopes to pressure Register.com's stockholders and board into selling at an inadequate price during this inopportune time of market turbulence."
Venture capital company RCM offered to acquire Register.com, for $4.95 per share.


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By Brendan Conway
A noted precious-metals fund manager is linking poor investor sentiment over gold to … faulty statistics?
Eric Sprott's open letter to the World Gold Council calls on the industry to revamp its estimate of the gold market in places such as China, one of the world's biggest consumers of the metal. Sprott calls the data on which the group relies "misleading," and goes so far as to tie the data to investors' lack of confidence toward gold as an investment.
Should investors add statistics to a shift in tone at the Federal Reserve and massive ETF outflows to the list of factors weighing on gold's price?
Here's a look at Sprott's argument:
According to WGC/GFMS data, the world will mine, on an annualized basis, about 2,800 tonnes of gold for 2013.
But, I adjusted these figures to reflect mine production from China and Russia, which never leaves the country and is used solely to satisfy domestic demand. After adjustments, we have a total world mine supply of about 2,140 tonnes. On the demand side, I make some in-house adjustments to better represent demand from emerging markets. …. I annualized the year-to-date figures and found that for this year, annualized total demand is approximately 5,200 tonnes. On that basis, "core" annualized demand is approximately 3,000 tonnes more than mine supply.
Sprott's firm is behind the closed-end fund Sprott Physical Gold Trust (PHYS), whose 22% loss this year is slightly worse than the 20% decline in SPDR Gold Trust (GLD). The 25% decline in Sprott Physical Silver Trust (PSLV) is a fraction less than the loss in iShares Silver Trust (SLV).
Convenient coming after a 20% drop in the price of gold during 2013? For sure. But that doesn't prove whether the case is right or wrong.
The World Gold Council is reviewing the letter and promises a response, which we'll feature on this blog.


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Steve Madden Angel Leather Flat
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Get your next favorite flat with the Steve Madden Angel. This adorable and versatile shoe will pair with anything in your wardrobe for an effortless look!
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"I've owned these flats for about 6 weeks now and there is apparently a metal support bar located near the arch. Well, the metal support bar is already sticking out through the sole of the shoe. I got a really good deal on the shoes so I'm not too upset, but I would have been if I paid full price."
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December 04, 2013
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December 03, 2013
"I was really excited about these shoes, but unfortunately I will be returning them. The quality of the shoe was completely subpar, the leather of the shoe was all wrinkled--not smooth like picture shows. They look really cheap and are not very comfortable. And even worse, I wasted a rewards discount on them that will be lost. I am normally a big Steve Madden fan, however these look so cheap compared to the picture. Not the classic flat I was hoping for."
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November 22, 2013
So Small!
"I ordered an 11, thinking I would be safe, but this ran sooooo small. The leather/pleather wasn't very nice, either."
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Partnerships for Employment Job Fair is running Feb. 5
Feb 5/14
Laurier students and alumni are invited to connect with employers at the annual Partnerships for Employment (P4E) job fair, Wednesday, Feb. 5 from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at RIM Park, Waterloo. More than 155 organizations will be recruiting for a variety of positions, including full-time, part-time, co-op and summer work opportunities.
"The best thing about going to the job fair is that it's a one-stop shop for jobs - all the key people you need to contact are in one room," said Dan Allison (BA '09). Allison found his current job, a manager of employment relations for CGA, through the connections he built at the P4E job fair.
"The opportunity to build relationships with employers and with Laurier's Career Centre is invaluable in the long run."
Partnerships for Employment was created in 1994 as a collaborative effort between the career centres at the University of Guelph, University of Waterloo, Wilfrid Laurier University and Conestoga College to serve students, alumni and employers through annual career and job fairs. The partnership between the four institutions provides a unique environment for sharing information and attracts about 4,000 students, which allows employers to fulfill their recruitment needs in one day.
Students and alumni from a degree/diploma program at Conestoga College, University of Guelph, University of Waterloo or Wilfrid Laurier University will be admitted free of charge with their student ID.
Free bus rides are available every half hour beginning at 9:30 a.m. from University Stadium on Laurier's Waterloo campus. A bus will depart from the Carnegie Building on Laurier's Brantford campus at 9 a.m. and leave RIM Park at 1 p.m. Brantford students are asked to email firstname.lastname@example.com to reserve a seat on the bus.
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The Gomax Weezer lace-up bootie is a great warm weather essential with its crochet mesh overlay. It is the perfect flat ankle boot to pair with a cute pair of shorts or your favorite skirt.
- Crochet mesh fabric upper
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September 10, 2013
very cute
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July 31, 2013
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The Value Line Investment Survey's main section, "Ratings & Reports," presents full-page, individual stock reports (encapsulating the company's past performance, current status, and outlook) and industry reviews. The "Summary & Index" provides a key to locating the latest quarterly and supplementary reports and cites the most recent data on each of the stocks followed. Finally, "Selection & Opinion," a feature section, gives Value Line's views on the economy and the stock market and on stocks of special interest. It also provides model portfolios for investors with various objectives and a number of economic and stock-market statistics. Historical data to 1997 are also available online.
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Grocery Outlet fills void in Gardnerville
July 31, 2014
The parking lot of the Carson Valley Fair Shopping Center in Gardnerville filled up quickly Thursday with the opening of Grocery Outlet.
Spaces will become even more scarce when Bealls department store opens in October.
"We've been excited about this for months, and today's the big day," said Kevin Talley, Grocery Outlet owner operator. "The store is actually yours. I'm an ambassador to you."
The 22,000-square-foot store carries dry goods, frozen foods, fresh produce, alcohol, home goods, organic products and more.
"I can save people money," Talley said. "We have great values. We deal with major manufacturers. My motto is 'Shop with us first, we'll save you money.'"
Shopping at Grocery Outlet since 1994, Gardnerville resident John Smith was no stranger to the savings Grocery Outlet offers.
"I spent $43, and saved $73 on all name brand stuff," Smith said pointing to his receipt. "People are going to save at least 40 percent. For people on a budget this would be the first store to come to."
Carson Valley Community Food Closet was presented with $1,000 worth of food at Thursday's opening.
"I'm really excited about this partnership," said Sarah Sanchez, food closet director. "This is what's going to keep the food closet going — community collaboration like this where we're getting fresh food on a daily basis."
Pam Miles of Gardnerville has been shopping Grocery Outlet for 10 years.
"We were very pleased it was coming," she said of the store. "The prices are reasonable. I like Grocery Outlet because I can shop here and at my local store and not overspend."
Longtime shopper Karen Harris was happy she didn't have to drive to Carson City anymore to shop.
"I was a single mom and lived up at the Lake, and I would drive down and shop at the Carson store because of the good deals," the now Gardnerville resident said. "This store turned out really nice, and they're cheaper on some things."
Mother of two small children, Amanda Buteyn, said she shops Grocery Outlet because of the organic and natural products it carries.
"I was telling a friend how hard it was to find natural foods and she recommended the store," she said. "I'm happy with what they have here, and it's really nice and clean."
Grocery Outlet is having a grand opening Saturday with events from 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
The store is located at 1329 Highway 395 in Gardnerville. Hours are 8 a.m.-9 p.m. every day.


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We continue our series of articles leading up to the official MMORPG.com Wurms Online review with a second piece. This week, we take a look at the notion that the game is a "sadistically hard" game and how to endure within. Check it out and then join the discussion in the comments.
Like any kind of urban sprawl, the strongbox in Wurm Online acts as the epicentre for all civilization in-game. Players build and mould around it, forcing those new comers to search out newer climes, whilst in the process taking everything that isn't nailed down. Encumbered with a shockingly placed anvil and a handful of nails, I giggled my way into the trees.
Read more of Adam Tingle's Wurm Online: Review in Progress #2.
Played: AA, AC1, AC2, Aion, AO, AoC, CO, CoX, DAoC, DCUO, DN, EVE, EQ1, EQ2,
ESO, FE, FFXI, FFXIV, FF, GW1, GW2, Istaria, L2, LoTRO, MO, MxO, NW, Rift, RoE,
Ryzom, SB, SWG, SWTOR, TERA, TSW, WAR, WoW, WURM...
Originally posted by Adam Tingle... Currently I am building a series of fences and gates, and it feels more dangerous than the hardest raid World of Warcraft has to offer. Go figure. ...
Welcome to Wurm.
I maintain this List of Sandbox MMORPGs. Please post or send PM for corrections and suggestions.
Originally posted by Intrinsic
Errn what's with the final picture being of RCT
I'd love to say it was a meaningful "the sandbox lies ahead" type image, but it's a pure and simple case of drag and drop calamity. Sorry about that...
Wurm is a voyage, so prepare for it.
Wurm is a challenge, so meet it.
Wurm is an obstacle, so overcome it.
Wurm is a job, so get to it.
Wurm is a sandbox, so create it.
Wurm is an opportunity, so seize it.
Wurm is an experience, so live it.
Wurm is a game, so enjoy it.
Originally posted by Eyesgood
Wurm is a voyage, so prepare for it. Wurm is a challenge, so meet it. Wurm is an obstacle, so overcome it. Wurm is a job, so get to it. Wurm is a sandbox, so create it. Wurm is an opportunity, so seize it. Wurm is an experience, so live it. Wurm is a game, so enjoy it.
^ Well said.
I'm Loving Wurm, My 5th day and I am definitley hooked, Played most older mmo's that we're sandboxy... but this is my ulimate play pit.
I recommend a try at least.
Tried it. Great concept and ideas.
But I couldn't stand the combat, missing character animations/graphics and unfriendly UI. Sorry, I need a little more comfort. Maybe a company with some more resources someday will make a game like Wurm which is not so rough at the edges. I am not that hardcore, sorry.
Originally posted by pupurun
I love the concept of the game but its so vast and complex that it needs some sort of hand holding even after the mediocre tutorial..I finished it all excited and when i got out in the free world..i was stunned..didin;t know where/why/what to do and having each player advising a wiki for each thing he needs to craft from day one just ruins the immersion..
I'm playing Wurm and have seen many people come to Wurm and leave again - for the reasons you mention.
But there can be no hand-holding, because the game doesn't decide what path the player takes. That's up to you. Some people might want to head out into the wilderness and try to carve out a spot of their own, others might want to stay close to the town and start a crafting career, yet others might want to find the best fishing grounds, others might want to join a village of hunters and others might want to seek out a powerful village and rise to power.
These, and more, paths are open to a new player. There are no set ways to play Wurm - there are dozens of ways to play Wurm.
I maintain this List of Sandbox MMORPGs. Please post or send PM for corrections and suggestions.


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I am honored to be a finalist in the Best New Medical Blog (est 2007) Award category. I have been encouraged to do a review of my blog posts as my very worthy colleague, Dr Val, has done.
Some General Prevention Posts
Good Posture for Sewing (or Blogging)
Pumpkin Carving--Prevent the Injuries
Some Surgical Prevention Posts
Herbal Supplements and Plastic Surgery
Deep Venous Thromboembolism Prevention and Reran here
Necrotizing Soft Tissue Infections
Postop Hematomas in Plastic SurgeryWrong Side Surgery
Some Posts on Frustrations (mostly my frustrations)
Poststernotomy Mediastinitis and Repair
Panniculectomy vs Abdominoplasty
Some Surgery Posts--Skin
Skin Cancer--Basal Cell, Squamous Cell, and Melanoma
Bioengineered Skin Substitutes (BSS)Lymphedema
Some Surgery Posts--Head/Face/Ear
Electric Burns to the MouthMicrotia Constricted Ear Deformity
Some Surgery Posts--Hand
Polydactyly--Ulnar and Radial (Thumb)
Fingertip Injuries/ Amputations
Several on Tendon Transfers--general, radial nerve palsy, median nerve palsy, ulnar nerve palsy
Some Surgery Posts--Body
Myelomenigoceles (MMC) Repairs
Breast Reconstruction--Part I and Part IIBreast Reduction
Some Wound Care Posts
Extravasation Injuries from Chemotherapy
Dressings for Acute and Chronic Wounds
Some History/ Memorial Post
Praise for John Hopkins Facial Plastic Surgeons
Dr Joseph Murray, Plastic Surgeon & Scientist
Best Posts that Combine Surgery & Quilting
Etc Posts
Allergies from Suture Material
Focal Dystonia of the Hand
I kept this review to the medical/surgical posts. Any regular readers will know that I post on quilting/sewing often. Both make up my life. Thanks for sharing your time with me.


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Enclosed, two-level shopping center featuring Apple, Coach, A/X Armani, Lego, Gilly Hicks and over 150 fine shops & restaurants.
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Over 150 specialty stores with outdoor ambiance! Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, Macy's, Lord & Taylor and Sears, The Cheesecake Factory, Maggiano's, The Clubhouse and Mon Ami Gabi restaurants. Voted the #1 shopping center.
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Chicagoland's largest and most modern indoor/outdoor Flea Market. Everything from unusual, new, used, hard to find and everyday items, all at bargain prices!
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Annie Lee and Friends Art Gallery
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Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Burr Ridge
After four years of planning and construction, Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant opened in 2005 in Orland Park, a south suburb of Chicago. The concept was unique. We would create a signature menu with a selection of dishes designed to pair perfectly with our own Cooper's Hawk wines, made in our own private winery. With sophisticated food and exceptional wines, our concept was born. The Cooper's Hawk concept includes four distinct components: an upscale casual dining restaurant, full-service bar, private barrel-aging room, and Napa-style tasting room and retail gift store…all under one roof. Each Cooper's Hawk location is distinctive in layout and décor, but carries the same warmth and elegance that guests have come to expect.
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With over 16,000 square feet and space for over 110 vendors, Castle Antiques has something for everyone. From old fishing lures to dog-eared books, this is a one-stop place to find a host of treasures. Don't miss the furniture room in the back with items collected from numerous estate sales and auctions.
Siegel's Cottonwood farm is a fourth generation working farm established in 1909. In the spring and early summer, the farm is open with a garden center featuring flowers, shrubs, and plants. From June 1st thru October, the farm is available for company picnics, group outings, corporate events and fundraisers. In the summer when the crop is ready its extra sweet corn. In the fall its Pumpkinfest time on the farm with playlands, cornfield mazes, new fun attractions, climbing wall, gem mining and much more. And then there is the award winning haunted prison, "Statesville."
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October brings pumpkins, hayrides, corn maze, train rides, farm animals, and fun. Also come see our Civil war reenactment the third weekend in October. Warrior Dash Midwest in June. On site gift shop.
Louis Joliet Mall features four department stores and over 120 specialty shops. Step into Macy's, JCPenny's, Carson Pirie Scott or Sears to do some of your shopping and then don't forget to get a bite to eat in one of our many restaurants. You are sure to have a great time in the Louis Joliet Mall!
Retail stores anchored by Carson Pirie Scott & Sears. Free standing JCPenney and Target. Variety of dining establishments. Perfect for tour operators. Close to hotels and Interstate 57.
Sephora presents beauty, fragrance & skincare enthusiasts an unparalleled selection of prestige cosmetics that you can touch and try. We offer complimentary color, skincare and fragrance consultations with our beauty experts and free samples!
CITY:Oak Brook
For your shopping needs, including stores such as Carson Pirie Scott and Circuit City.
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Over 130 fabulous stores featuring the latest fashions and trends, including Carson's, JC Penney, Sears and Forever 21. A new Classic Cinemas opened in 2008 showing great movies. Conveniently located on Cermak Rd., west of Harlem Ave.
Butterprint Farm Pumpkin Patch
This historic 1857 farm offers hay ride trips to the pumpkin patch, rope making, puppet shows and much more family fun.
Indian Oaks Antique Mall covers 18,000 square feet, is on one level and handicapped accessible for shopping convenience. Our Mall features a wide-range of fine antiques and collectibles, including wonderful primitives, high-quality furniture, rare books, costume and fine jewelry, beautiful glassware, one-of-a-kind country crafts, including Amish-made furniture and Amish country kitchen items--and, is "topped-off" with a fine selection of gift items, candles and potpourri. We take pride in the fact that there is "Something for Everybody" at Indian Oaks.
Located off the corner of Route 102 and WIlliam Latham Drive, it includes Jewel-Osco and Office Depot as the anchor stores. Additionally you will find local specialty shops and restaurants.
Incredible place to browse and shop. Glass jewelry, art and more. From Tiffany to Nedobeck.
Northfield Square has more than 65 fine retail shops, which include J.C.Penney, Carson Pirie Scott, and Sears. The mall also houses Movies 10, a 10-screen Cineplex. Just off I-57, exit 315, the mall is conveniently located near hotels and attractions.
Located on Route 50 North. Includes various stores and restaurants such as Super Walmart, Kohl's, Lane Bryant, Bed Bath & Beyond, Dick's Sporting Goods, Petco, Rue 21, Buffalo Wild Wings, McDonalds and many more!


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Emery School District is now requesting proposals for a tree project
at Book Cliff and at Ferron Schools. Must field verify proposed
treatment, duration, and location. Contractors must be participants
of Federal "E-Verify System". Mandatory Walk-Through will be held on
Tues. April 16 beginning at 9 a.m. at Ferron Elementary. Approx. 4
trees removed at each location. Trimming additional. Proposals will be
accepted until 2 p.m. on Monday, April 29, 2013. Bid opening will be
Tuesday, April 30 at 10 a.m. at the Emery School Building Maintenance
Office at Castle Dale.
Questions and Bids may be directed to:
Kerry Lake or Irene Allred
855 No. 155 West
Castle Dale, UT 84513-1297
Phone: (435) 381-5280 FAX: (435) 381-5684
Emery School District reserves the right to reject any or all
proposals and to waive any informality or irregularity in any proposal
received. Owner reserves the right to accept or reject the lowest
responsible proposal.
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The State Engineer received the following Application(s) in Emery
County (Locations in SLB&M).
For more information or to receive a copy of filings, visit
http://waterrights.utah.gov or call 1-866-882-4426.
Persons objecting to an application must file a CLEARLY READABLE
protest stating FILING NUMBER, REASONS FOR OBJECTION, PROTESTANTS`
NAME AND RETURN ADDRESS, and any request for a hearing. Protest AND A
$15 PROCESSING FEE MUST BE FILED with the State Engineer, Box 146300,
Salt Lake City, UT 84114-6300 ON OR BEFORE NOVEMBER 21, 2011. These
are informal proceedings as per Rule R655-6-2 of the Division of Water
(The Period of Use is generally year-round except irrigation which is
generally from Apr 1 to Oct 31 each year.)
93-3740(a37750): Dean & Susan C. Hatch, Huntington Cleveland
Irrigation Company propose(s) using 1.25 ac-ft. from the Underground
Well (Near Boulger Reservoir) for IRRIGATION; DOMESTIC.
Kent L. Jones, P.E.
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By MIKE MOWER and ALAN MATHESON
Since the time Brigham Young first entered the Salt Lake Valley, Utah's leaders have planned for growth. Whether it was establishing well-designed communities, making the most of a limited supply of water or urging the wise use of timber and grazing resources, pioneer endeavors were done with an eye toward the future. That same spirit of planning is a part of the Baseline 2008 Report, which was recently released by Gov. Jon Huntsman Jr.
Every five years the Governor's Office of Planning and Budget and Envision Utah team together on a report that looks at critical issues facing Utah. The Baseline 2008 Report highlights that while our state is pro-active in planning for growth, that focus must continue if we are to maintain Utah's unparalleled quality of life.
Despite the current national downturn, Utah's economy is projected to remain strong over the coming five decades. Job growth will be sufficient to provide for Utah's rapidly growing labor force and will attract nearly 28,000 in-migrants per year throughout the projections period.
Utah's population is projected to more than double from 2.7 million people now to 6.84 million people in 2060. That's a new person every six minutes or an annual population growth of roughly the size of Ogden.
Approximately 65 percent of that growth will be indigenous, from our own children and grandchildren. To meet that growth, we will need to build about 32,000 new households each year. Clear trends toward smaller household sizes and an aging population will drive increased demand for smaller dwellings.
At current density, nearly 900 square miles of new land would need to be developed to keep up with population projections for 2030. That rate of development would increase the amount of land developed in the state by nearly 75 percent and reduce agricultural land by 310 square miles.
Market trends suggest, however, that future development will include more infill and denser design, using existing infrastructure. Therefore, population per developed acre will increase and the rate of land consumption will decrease.
Emery County will be impacted by growth as well. The population of Emery County, currently estimated at 10,461 is expected to increase to 13,791 by the year 2060. This will have an impact on land used for agricultural purposes in Emery County. Currently, 64,007 acres are used for agriculture in Emery County. By 2030 this is expected to decrease by nearly 650 acres.
Water availability is not a constraint to growth through 2030, with the exception of Utah's Dixie, where water will be a limiting factor on growth without new sources of supply. Since 2000, per capita water use statewide has declined 12 percent. The state's goal is to reduce per capita water use by at least 25 percent between 2000 and 2050.
Concern about the drought and the "Slow the Flow" wise water use campaign have motivated conservation efforts.These efforts must expand.
The state has also made progress with air quality. Pollution per capita is on a downward trend since the early 1990s. Nevertheless, robust growth in population, the economy and vehicle miles traveled threatens to reverse the gains we've made in air quality. More stringent EPA air quality standards add to the challenge. We will need creativity and perseverance to maintain clean air for our health, enjoyment and economic development.
Under a "business as usual" scenario, greenhouse gas emissions in Utah are anticipated to grow by more than 70 perecent by 2030. This trend could be markedly influenced over the forecast period by a variety of factors including, but not limited to, changes in market conditions, advanced technology development and deployment, diversification of Utah's energy resource mix to include a greater proportion of renewable and other low-carbon energy sources, and public policies.
In this just past political season, many speak of our differences. The impact of growth, however, crosses political lines and jurisdictional boundaries. This baseline can help us wisely pursue policies that keep Utah beautiful, prosperous and neighborly for the next generation. By measuring our progress today, we can take more meaningful action to build a better tomorrow.
Mike Mower serves as the State Planning Coordinator in Gov. Jon Huntsman's Administration and Alan Matheson is the Envision Utah Executive Director. The Baseline Report can be found at www.planning.utah.gov or www.envisionutah.org.


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By GARY ARRINGTONSports writer
Last Friday, the Emery High Lady Spartan softball team traveled to Delta and came home with an 8-7 victory over the host Rabbits. Emery found themselves behind early in the game as the Rabbits scored three runs in the first inning and another two runs in the second inning and Delta led 5-0 after the second inning.Emery, in those first two innings, had managed only a single base hit, a double by Gabby Guymon. Guymon leads 3-A in doubles this season. Emery managed to score their first run in the top of the fourth inning. Markette Tanner singled, Guymon singled and Tanner scored to give the Spartans their first run of the game. Delta responded with a homerun in the bottom of the inning and the Rabbits led 6-1.
After no one scored in the fifth inning, Emery came to bat in the top of the sixth inning down by five runs. Tanner got on base due to catcher interference as she led off the inning. Guymon then got on base due to an error by the Rabbit second baseman. With two on and none out, Mackenzie Grange was the first Spartan out on a fly ball caught by the Delta shortstop.
Michelle Oliver then walked to load the bases followed by a walk to Shelby Mason. Both walks came on full counts. With one run in and the bases still loaded, Danavin Reed singled to centerfield to score another run. Whitney Roper, then ground out to the third baseman but another run scored. Abbie Kay then doubled to right field to score another run and Emery trailed 6-5.
Delta scored an insurance run in the bottom of the inning to lead going into the last inning 7-5. Tanner, for the third time in the game, batted leadoff and got on base. This time Markette walked.
Guymon followed up by getting on base due to another error by the Rabbit second baseman. Grange then singled to center and now Emery had the bases loaded.
Oliver singled to center and scored Tanner and Emery still had the bases loaded. JoLynn Jennings went in to pinch run for Grange at second base. With Emery still down 7-6, Mason struck out and then Reed hit a sacrifice fly to centerfield to score Guymon and Jennings advanced to third base.
Jennings would then score the winning run on a passed ball. Emery then sent Delta down 1-2-3 in the bottom of the inning to claim the win.
Emery travels to Richfield Tuesday and then plays a non-region game against Carbon on Tuesday before state play begins on Saturday. It appears Emery will be heading north to Bear River to play.


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|Posted by Karyn on May 13, 2003 at 22:53:56:
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My sink was replaced before we moved here so I can not answer your question, unfortunately.
As for my tub, I did get a generic diverter spout but have yet to install it. As for the Dial Ease Hot Stems that HJ told me to get, everyone I ask has no idea what I'm talking about. Is there anywhere in CT that sells them or anyone online that I can buy them from because I'm having absolutely no luck locally!!!
: I have the exact same problem with my old Crane tub. It had a drum trap too but we could access it through a cover built into the floor and were able (with serious effort) to remove the cap. They act like the U-shaped trap under your sink and accumulate a soapy build-up. We clean it out and even used that foaming pipe cleaner but eventually it got to the point where it eroded through the copper piping and began to leak. We had to cut it out and replace it with PVC piping and that got rid of the clogging. It's virtually impossible to run a snake through those drum traps so don't waste your time.
: Like yours, my shower head only sees half of the water and the rest comes out at my feet. What a waste. I'm considering replacing the faucet since I can't replacement parts for that old type either. Out of curiosity, does your bathroom sink have an integral faucet built-in? I live in CT too and haven't seen many of these.
: : The plumbers who install those things almost never are the ones who have to work on them afterwards, so they either do not care, or do not know any better.
: : : Okay, so what you are saying is that the "backing up" problem will always be a problem? And, why would they put this drum trap so far under the floor that only someone with super long arms could get at it. I mean, the floor was a mud job so it's not like it was going to be easily accessible to begin with.
: : : I still have no idea exactly what is wrong with the fixtures themselves. I am far from being a plumber and only trying to understand so I can make some sense of this when I am talking to someone. When running the shower half the water comes out the shower head and the other half comes out of the spicket. I know that's not normal. How is that fixed???
: : : Thanks!!
: : : : Unless the Crane fixtures are deteriorated, the parts are readily available at most parts stores. The drain thing is a drum trap, and the "bolt" is the wrench point for removing the cover. You usually have to cut the cover off, and if it is made of lead, then it will usually have a fine thread and those covers are no longer available. You would have to use a toggle cover, which is adequate until the drain plugs up again and then it might leak. You will not be able to unplug the drain until you remove the cover.
: : : : : Hello. My house was built in 1951 and the bathroom is completely original. The spicket in the bath has started to drip constantly and the tub has always filled up with water when taking a shower. I've cleaned out the hair so that is not it. The lead bend pipe under the floor has been replaced with PVC so it's not clogged. There was, however, a cylinder that the contractor did not know what it was. We couldn't access it unless you had extremely long arms or we were going to tear out the bathroom...which we are not. He thinks it's a cleanout of some kind. The pipe runs from the drain and into the bottom half of the cylinder and there is another pipe that comes out the other side of it only out the top half. He said this could be the cause of the water backing up but didn't want to mess with it because he didn't want to cause a bigger problem just in case. This cylinder has a bolt on the top of it but like i said you can't get at this thing. Does anyone know what it is?
: : : : : Back to the drip problem. I can't seem to find anyone that carries Crane products in Connecticut so I can replace the bath fixtures. We wanted to replace them with the same ones because the wall is tiled and behind the tile is concrete. The tile job would end up costing me too much money!!! Any suggestions?
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The Manhattan Project National Historical Park is partnering with the Children's Museum of Oak Ridge and the Girl Scouts of USA to celebrate National Girl Scout Week on March 11.
Beginning at 10 a.m. at the Museum, individual Girl Scouts and/or troops are welcome to participate in hands-on activities until 3:30 p.m.
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One of the K-25 Site's most iconic structures — the checkerboard water tower that has dominated the site's skyline for 55 years — has been demolished.
URS/CH2M Oak Ridge LLC — known as UCOR — and its subcontracting partners brought down the 382-foot-tall tower earlier this month through a controlled explosive demolition that sent the structure toppling into an empty field near what is now the East Tennessee Technology Park.
The U.S. Department of Energy's public warning siren system will be tested May 2 in areas surrounding the department's Oak Ridge Reservation.
The sirens will be tested between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. People in these areas during the test will hear a siren for 3-5 minutes.
The sirens are near DOE's East Tennessee Technology Park, Y-12 National Security Complex and Oak Ridge National Laboratory.
Former American Museum of Science and Energy director Steve Stow will discuss the environmental cleanup at the U.S. Department of Energy's Oak Ridge Reservation during an upcoming meeting of the Oak Ridge League of Women Voters.
The meeting, Lunch with the League, starts at noon Feb. 7 in the social hall of Oak Ridge Unitarian Universalist Church at 1500 Oak Ridge Turnpike.
There is no cost to attend, and reservations are not required.
Contaminated debris and soil have been removed from trenches within a 60-year-old landfill adjacent to the K-25 cleanup project and a protective cover is being installed.
The materials were removed to minimize the potential for future contamination of surface water and groundwater.
The 6.5-acre landfill, called K-1070-B, was used from the early 1950s to the mid 1970s to dispose of items such as equipment, materials, parts, and drums.
Located in the Bear Creek Valley of East Tennessee, the Y-12 National Security Complex had its beginnings in the earliest days of the Manhattan Project.
Just over Pine Ridge from Oak Ridge, a city built during the project by the Army Corps of Engineers to house thousands of workers, Y-12 would eventually come out from under its secret cloak to become known worldwide for its role in creating the world's first atomic bomb used in warfare.
The U.S. Department of Energy's public warning siren system will be tested today, Jan. 4, in areas surrounding the department's Oak Ridge Reservation.
Roane County Executive Ron Woody was among officials from the Oak Ridge area who recently attended the U.S. Department of Energy's Intergovernmental conference in New Orleans.
Participants met with federal, state, and local leaders from DOE sites across the nation, including newly appointed leadership in DOE's Environmental Management Program.
The U.S. Department of Energy's Oak Ridge Office will host the 10th annual Oak Ridge Regional Emergency Management Forum on Sept 8.
This year's theme is "Ten Years After 9/11: Changes in America."
Activities will begin at 8 a.m. Admission is free and open to the public.
The DOE at Oak Ridge and the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency collaborated to sponsor this year's forum in the Y-12 New Hope Center, Oak Ridge.
URS | CH2M Oak Ridge LLC took over the environmental cleanup of the Oak Ridge Reservation for the U.S. Department of Energy last Monday after a safe, three-month transition.
The company, known as UCOR. is headquartered in Roane County at East Tennessee Technology Park (formerly K-25 Site), where most of the cleanup efforts will be centered.
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Hi everybody. This is my first posting here, and I'm excited to write about science in film, a topic important for both scientists and film people. I'm a physicist who's also a lifelong science fiction and movie fan. That helped when I wrote a book about science in film called Hollywood Science: Movies, Science, & the End of the World. In the process I watched a lot of films and that has given me plenty to write about.
Today I want to track science-fiction films over the years by comparing two classics with their recent remakes: The Day the Earth Stood Still from 1951 (Robert Wise, director) with the 2008 version under the same title, directed by Scott Derrickson; and The War of the Worlds from 1953 (Byron Haskin, director) with the 2005 version War of the Worlds (Steven Spielberg, director).
The new versions have wondrous CGI special effects that didn't exist years ago. The original WOTW showed only a Martian's skinny arm and hand, whereas the later version shows animated full-body aliens along with their truly evil-looking giant war machines striding across the landscape. Ditto for TDTESS 2008, where the alien spacecraft is more eye-catching than the flying saucer in TDTESS 1951. Also spectacular in TDTESS 2008 is the scene where a swarm of nanomachines attacks a tractor-trailer as it barrels down the highway.
But the early versions had good points too as shown by IMDB user ratings for both films, which are actually higher for the originals than for the remakes. One difference is that the originals are shorter than is now typical, which made for tight plotting. There's not a wasted second in the 92-minute runtime of TDTESS 1951. The action develops at a headlong pace, making the film exciting despite its relatively primitive special effects (it isn't even in color). Although a 2-hour science-fiction film (WOTW 2005 runs 116 minutes) offers time for great special effects scenes, maybe we've lost something by giving up the discipline of making a story work within 90 minutes or so.
That's a matter of cinematic judgment, but another issue is that the scientific presentation has also changed. Both versions of WOTW follow the original H.G. Wells story of Martian invaders. But in WOTW 1951, Gene Barry is a physicist who frantically tries to use science to stop the aliens. The film provides some scientific exposition as Barry and his colleagues examine the origins and physical makeup of the aliens, seeking their weak points. In WOTW 2005, there are no scientists; instead, divorced father Tom Cruise desperately tries to save his family and himself as an alien invasion brings the world crashing down. The human power of this scenario makes it a valid cinematic choice, but this is a science-fiction story without much science, making it closer to the fantasy or horror genres.
There are differences between the versions of TDTESS too. In both, the alien visitor Klaatu warns humanity that it is in line to be eliminated because of its behavior. But in TDTESS 1951, Klaatu (Michael Rennie) insists that we stop using nuclear weapons or face eradication by an interplanetary civilization, whereas Klaatu (Keanu Reeves) in TDTESS 2008 wants to wipe out humanity because we are despoiling our planet. Each reflects fears involving the science of the time. In the 1950s, during the Cold War with the Soviet Union, the possibility of nuclear annihilation dominated everything. Now that nuclear fears are less overwhelming, we worry instead whether our own activities will make our planet unlivable.
Because they display contemporary scientific concerns, whether by conscious choice or simply by echoing current trends, even science-fiction films made as entertainment can become part of the serious discussion of these issues. But removing any touch at all of scientific exposition doesn't bode well for the science part of science fiction. True, it's not easy to blend exposition into a dramatic story, yet creative filmmakers have done just that. Jurassic Park (1993) did a credible job of explaining cloning, and A Beautiful Mind (2001) managed to put a mathematical theorem on screen in an entertaining way. And filmmakers might just find that filling part of their 2-hour time slots with a bit of science will pay dividends for today's sophisticated audiences.


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Common name: Dermo
Scientific name: Perkinsus marinus
Host species: Eastern Oyster
Salinity and Temperature range:Proliferation of Dermo disease is high at >25C, Range 18-32C2. 13-28ppt2
Lifecycle: Protozoan apicomplexan/dinoflagelate.2 Die-offs from August-November.3 Are phagocytized, and multiply inside these cells and burst to find a new cell.2
Diagnosis: Ray-Mackin Assay, qPCR, PCR (for just presence/absence), histology.
Treatment: Once infected, Oysters cannot be cured. If oysters survive the dermo infection, they will live with low levels of dermo for the rest of their lives. Parasites proliferaste rappidly in warm waters, but in cold waters the oyster is able to start to rid itself of some particles. Perform diagnostic tests before moving any oysters between sites to prevent spreading of dermo to a clean site, or movement of clean oysters to a "dirty" site.2
Dermo spores in tissue, stained with Iodine Dermo cells in culture, stained
Common name: JOD, Juvenile Oyster Disease
Scientific name: Roseovarius crassostreae
Host species: Eastern Oyster
Salinity and Temperature range: 18-26 degrees C3, 25-32 ppt3
Diagnosis: Deeply cupped left valve, retracted mantle 1, and brown inner shell deposits (conchiolin).2
Treatment:Affects rapidly growing oysters, once highest mortality episodes are passed, oysters resume growth normally, even though it may not be as robust as clean counterparts.3 Only found in densly cultured oyseters - spread them out!3 Increase water circulation, reduce density. If oysters are >25mm before June, JOD will only minimally impact stock.1
Pictures show gross signs of JOD infections: conchiolin rings (deposits on inside of valves). Diagnosis requires histology and/or PCR
Common name: MSX, Multinucleated Sphere Unknown
Scientific name: Haplosporidium nelsoni
Host species: Eastern Oyster
Salinity and Temperature range: 5-20 C, 10-20ppt1
Lifecycle: spore-forming protozoan, two hosts.3 Die-offs in August-November3
Diagnosis: Histology, hemolymph screening. Gross examination shows pale digestive gland, mantle recession, emaciation, and increased hemocytes.2
Treatment: Some MSX resistant stocks have been cultivated.2
Common name:QPX, Quahog Parasite Unknown
Scientific name: Not assigned
Host species: Hard Clam
Salinity and Temperature range: >30ppt.1
Diagnosis: Diagnosis shows nodules on mantle, slow growth and chipped shells2
Treatment: Prevention by having lower stocking densities 50- 75 animals/ft2 for 15mm seed.1, 3
QPX cells in culture QPX cells in tissue, showing the mucus halo
Infected clam with QPX a large nodule on mantle near the base of the siphon (common location for nodules)
Common name: Hemocytic neoplasia, Hemic/Haemic/Hematopoetic neoplasia, Hemocytic leukemia
Scientific name: Not assigned
Host species: Soft Shell Clam, Hard Shell Clam
Salinity and Temperature range:
Lifecycle: Cells invade blood and uncontrollable multiply.1 These cells eventually invade tissue cells.5
Diagnosis: Gross examinations may show watery tissues.4 Hemacytology and Histology.3 Infected cells will have large nuclei and are larger than normal cells.1 Causes functional hemocyte cells to turn non-functional.6
Treatment: No known treatment, as not much is fully understood. Depending on the infection level, some clams are able to survive from low levels of infection.2


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Hi, All...
Just thought I'd pop in to say hello. Haven't been round again as I've been having a few problems and I didn't
want the Christmas Forum to become a Health Clinic with all my woes....
Anyway I've decided to make my garden user friendly so hubby and FIL have been at it... as I'm finding tending all the plants and things
quite painful.
So....I saw my first fully decorated Christmas Tree...... it was in the garden centre we usually go too. Hubby has told me that I can
only have the livingroom tree done this year, as it's a lot of hard work for us both......we'll see about that...
And lastly it's my 4th Anniversary of joining the forum, doesn't time fly?
Right, I'll leave you alone and hopefully I'll feel well enough to post....take care...
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Merry Christmas to all...
Hi Tink - we missed you. Don't worry about your health woes - I have enough of my own and I find the forum helps me get my mind off of them! Happy 4th Anniversary. Believe it or not, I was just thinking about that! It will be 4 years for me in November!
I'm Dreaming of a White Christmas
good evening tink and ornamentmaven...happy 4th anniversary tink
ive just broken through 9,000 posts on the forum
good evening everyone...see you all tomorrow
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good morning everyone...have a great day ahead guys
Im wishing you all the best and please, try not to worry a lot about health, as, we people always do and finally make our life sad..
This has happened to me with all my health issues and now Im trying to see things differently.. It can not be done otherwise.
Happy 4th anniversary in ATC dear friend, its already 4 years and we go for the 5th, Yvette!
I love you.
And so, as Tiny Tim observed, "God Bless us!! Everyone!!''
A Christmas Carol - Charles Dickens (1843)
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In which country were the three LOTR movies filmed?
New Zealand
New Zealand is the home of director Peter Jackson.
United States
Question 2 of 30
Roughly how many New Zealand locations were used for the movies?
There were about seven filming crews ready to go at any one time.
Question 3 of 30
Of the various filming locations, about how many took place in a national park or reserve?
It means many more tourists visit these parks, increasing the impact of humans.
Question 4 of 30
Which national park was used for exterior areas of both Isengard and Lothlorien?
Arthur's Pass National Park
Paparoa National Park
Mount Aspiring National Park
This was the country's 10th national park and established more than four decades ago.
Question 5 of 30
Some filming locations were so remote that crews often took what with them?
Survival kits
Just in case something bad happened and help was too far away to respond immediately.
A full complement of camping gear
Question 6 of 30
Which New Zealand mountain represents Lonely Mountain?
Mount Tasman
Mount Cook
It is the tallest mountain in New Zealand.
Question 7 of 30
Tongariro National Park was the setting for which ominous fictional place?
Iron Hills
Mount Tongariro, in particular, sees a lot of screen time.
South Gondor
Question 8 of 30
How tall is the highest point of Mount Cook?
6,933 feet
9,804 feet
12,218 feet
There are 20 New Zealand peaks that top 10,000 feet
Question 9 of 30
How did Peter Jackson monitor multiple, simultaneous filming locations?
Streaming private Internet channel
A live satellite feed
Jackson said he had very little sleep during the years of filming.
Ham radio
Question 10 of 30
Which river is filmed as the river Anduin in the movies?
Rangitikei River
At more than 100 miles in length, the river is one of New Zealand's longest.
Buller River
Gray River
Question 11 of 30
Where was the Battle of the Pelennor Fields filmed?
It's a wide-open plain near snow-capped mountains.
Takaka Hill
Question 12 of 30
Which park was filmed as the setting for Rivendell?
Nelson Lakes
The park first opened to the public in the early 1980s.
Egmont National Park
Question 13 of 30
Mount Doom was represented by which New Zealand mountain?
Mount Ngauruhoe
It is a partly active volcano and has a height of 7,500 feet.
Mount Vancouver
Mount Hicks
Question 14 of 30
How many hobbit holes can you visit on the site of Hobbiton in Matamatas?
About 40
But you can't enter any of them, and they are accessible only through guided tours.
About 15
About 5
Question 15 of 30
Where is Pippin captured by Orcs?
Leaf Brooch Canyon
It's there that he drops a brooch as a sign to his friends.
Clutha River
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How long is Lake Wapatipu, which serves as the location for Lothlorien?
2 miles
4 miles
50 miles
It is the country's longest lake.
Question 17 of 30
The Pillars of the Kings were blended by computer into which location?
Kepler Mire wetlands
Mount Sunday
Kawarau River
The river was a picturesque spot for the fake (but still jaw-dropping) pillars.
Question 18 of 30
Where were the interior scenes of Bag End filmed?
Wellington studio
Bag End was shot inside a studio instead of on location.
North Island
Question 19 of 30
Where does Arwen initiate a massive flood that rescues Frodo?
Skippers Canyon
The canyon is just north of Queenstown.
Anduin River
Twelve Mile Delta
Question 20 of 30
In real life, the area that represents Hobbiton is home mostly to which kind of livestock?
Thousands of sheep roam the privately-owned farm.
Question 21 of 30
Which New Zealand mountains stood in for the Misty Mountains?
Southern Alps
Within this range lies Mount Cook, the tallest peak in the country
Arrowsmith Range
Tararua Range
Question 22 of 30
Where are the beacons of Gondor?
Mount Gunn
The beacons are meant to send important signals over long distances.
Mount Dampier
Torres Peak
Question 23 of 30
What's the place where Sam and Frodo finally catch Gollum?
Whakapapa skifield
This is also where Isildur chops off Sauron's finger.
Question 24 of 30
Which area of New Zealand is used for scenes featuring Isengard?
Aorangi Forest Park
The Putangirua Pinnacles are one of the most remarkable landscapes in the LOTR movies.
Otaki Gorge
Question 25 of 30
What town is closest to the fictional Hobbiton movie set?
The movie set itself was actually on private land.
Question 26 of 30
In which New Zealand park do the hobbits conceal themselves from the Uruk-hai?
North Mavora Lake
It is part of the South West New Zealand World Heritage Area.
South Mavora Lake
West Mavora Lake
Question 27 of 30
Amon Hen was filmed in which location?
Mavora Lakes Park
The area is full of lakes, mountains, forest and grassland.
Lake Alta
Question 28 of 30
Through which memorable landscape did Gimli, Legolas and Aragorn ride to battle the Army of the Dead?
Skippers Canyon
Putangirua Pinnacles
The forbidding Pinnacles set the mood perfectly for the clash.
Mount Sunday
Question 29 of 30
What's the real-life place where Gollum guided Sam and Frodo through a dark wetland?
Kepler mire
The scene conjours a dark sense of dread.
Waiau River
Bog Pine Paddock
Question 30 of 30
Mount Sunday is setting for the stronghold of which king?
King Theoden
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Bunny O'Callahan's years of gardening on the New England coast have taught her which plants love a seaside setting. Here's a selection of her recommendations:
WOODY PLANTS Hydrangea macrophylla and Buddleia (butterfly bush) are easy, deciduous shrubs that bloom from July onward. The hydrangeas feature large "popcorn ball" or flat-topped "lacecap" flowers in vivid blue or pink. Buddleia has lilac-like flowers in white, pink, lavender, or deep purple. Bunny prunes half of last year's growth off hers early each spring. In addition, the twisting twigs of Salix matsudana 'Tortuosa' give rise to its common name: "corkscrew willow." This tree loves moisture, grows like wildfire, and "it's so unusual," says Bunny, especially in winter, when its structure is very visible.
PERENNIALS Soft blue flowers, an airy quality, ease of cultivation, and resistance to pests and diseases give catmint (Nepeta) pride of place in Bunny's garden. 'Six Hills Giant' is a reliable cultivar that doubles in size every year and is easily divided. Russian sage (Perovskia atriplicifolia) looks similar but is larger and blooms later. Finally, ornamental grasses of all kinds are trouble-free and look beautiful blowing in an ocean breeze.
ANNUALS Sunflowers (Helianthus annus)make everyone smile, and the seeds are food for birds. They're available in a range of heights and colors. As a complement, Bunny seeds 'Cut-and-Come-Again' zinnias in early July for flowers into the fall.
BULBS Spring daffodils (Narcissus) are pleasing to us but unpalatable to deer and rodents: the best of both worlds. In summer, stately Asiatic lilies (Lillium) take up little space yet deliver an eyeful of color.