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Family: Corvidae, Crows, Magpies, Jays view all from this family
Description ADULT Has mainly black plumage, with a contrasting white belly and white patch on the closed wing. At close range, and in good light, a bluish green sheen can be seen on wings and tail. Note the bright yellow bill and variable area of yellow skin below eye. In flight, outer half of the short, rounded wings is strikingly white. JUVENILE Similar to adult, but has pale (not dark) iris, blackish bill, shorter tail, and duller (not iridescent), browner plumage. It lacks the yellow patch below the eye.
Dimensions Length: 16-18" (41-46 cm)
Habitat Resident, restricted to wooded foothills centered on California's Central Valley. Favors oak savanna and orchards, but also occurs on fringes of urban areas. Threatened by habitat loss and poisoning; poisoned bait put out for ground squirrels is a particular problem.
Observation Tips Not hard to find if you visit suitable habitats within its range.
Range Northwest, California
Voice Calls are varied, but often comprise a rapid series of harsh screeches, similar to those of Blackbilled.
Discussion A Californian endemic, superficially similar to Black-billed, but appreciably smaller and with a striking yellow bill and variable yellow skin below eye. Gregarious, particularly outside breeding season, when it often forages and roosts in sizeable flocks. An opportunistic feeder with an omnivorous diet that includes insects, seeds, fruits, and eggs and nestlings of small birds. Sexes are similar.

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Journal Journal: License for an EE?
Now my company is about to have another round of layoffs and it would appear I need to be ready to move on. Ultimately, I would really like to move into design. Many of the design positions I've looked into require a PE (Professional Engineer) License. Should I start working toward a License? Is it worth it? I have until June to decide if I want to take the FE exam and get certified as an Engineer In Training (EIT).
I'm already three years out of college and I don't exactly have all of the material fresh in my head. I wouldn't be able to take the exam until October, and by then I'm going to have to be in a new job anyway. Should I still pursue a PE? What are the advantages? Disadvantages? Are there ways around taking the test? Any PEs out there - I would really appreciate any insight, advice you could offer a young Engineer who has strayed from the standard course toward a PE.


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So the doctor walks into the examination room with a concerned look on his face and says "I've got good news, and I've got bad news; which should I start with?"
The Good News:
The Toronto Marlies announced their five and a half secured home dates for the upcoming 2012/13 season.
Five and a half, you say?
For the second straight season the Marlies will invade Air Canada Centre ice for their annual Boxing Day game. It's not technically at home, but Ricoh regulars don't exactly have to travel all that far – and […]


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Well.. I haven't updated my diary in a while but here it is! After a couple of months of development, I've finally managed to get GNUMail.app and Pantomime 1.1.0pre1 out.
Here is a small list of what has changed since the last release of GNUMail.app:
- Reworked Preferences panel (now has a Standard / Expert views)
- Now uses the OS X 10.2 Address Book by default under OS X and better auto-completion support when composing new mails under OS X and GNUstep
- Added DnD support for attachments in the compose window
- New Console (Window->Console) and new multi-threading code
- Better OS X integration (using sheets, spell checking, etc)
- New About panel
- Better PGP support
- Lots of other features, bug fixes and refactorings
You can download GNUMail.app 1.1.0pre1 from:
Here is a small list of what has changed since the last release of Pantomime:
- Nearly entirely rewritten IMAP support (now faster, more stable, handles disconnection from the server and more)
- Added SMTP over SSL support
- Added maildir support
- Fixed the CRAM-MD5 SMTP code
- Initial message threading support
- Lots of bug fixes and refactorings
You can download Pantomime 1.1.0pre1 from:
I'm now working on 1.1.0pre2 which should be released in a matter of weeks (2 to 4). I plan to enhance even more the IMAP support (non-blocking download for big attachments), optimize the caching code and offer even better OS X integration.


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New book delivers insight, solutions to civil war conflict
BINGHAMTON, NY -- Sixteen million people have died in civil wars in the past 50 years. As the single most destabilizing force in world politics today, the only greater tragedy than civil wars is the suffering that pushes individuals into them. And understanding why any one person would take up arms against his government offers clues to why countries resort to civil war and how it can be stopped.
In his new book, Sixteen Million One: Understanding Civil War, Patrick M. Regan, professor of political science at Binghamton University, State University of New York, draws from a decade of research on civil conflicts to explore the conditions that would drive individuals to take on the life of a rebel.
As part of his research, Regan met with Palestinian resistance fighters struggling against the Israeli occupation of the West Bank. The book combines tales from his wanderings into this war zone and reflections from his travels at home and abroad, with evidence from scholars who search for explanations for why people rebel.
"We can talk about anticipating genocides, eliminating dictators, preventive interventions and eradicating poverty," said Regan. "But unless there is a clear grasp of how and why these issues arise, society and in particular, policy makers, will not be able to design effective ways of controlling these devastating forms of conflict. It is equally important for parents contemplating sending their young into the struggles of others since, ultimately, it is the broad public who has to bear the burden of the outcomes. It is therefore vital that we have clear ideas about the causes and the implications."
Regan points out that a lack of understanding of civil wars makes them particularly challenging for the policy community to respond to effectively. He uses Rwanda as an example and suggests it was a tragedy that the world did little to stop. Regan also notes that Iraq and Afghanistan are tragedies the world did much to inflame.
"Every generation has its civil war," said Regan. "Some boil over quickly, such as those we've seen in Uganda and Sudan. Then there are others that simmer through generation after generation like those in Northern Ireland, Sri Lanka and Palestine. But the choice to take up arms is virtually the same for the villager in Darfur or the Palestinian as it would be for you or me: the grinding of poverty and the inequities born of discrimination of the political, social or religious variants."
According to Regan, this moral compulsion is particularly apparent in Iraq and Afghanistan, where the United States continually confronts individuals who are willing to risk everything in order to change their governments. In the process, this commitment to conflict by ordinary citizens gives Americans an even more compelling reason to leave.
"People who are shut out of political processes also tend to be shut out of the economic opportunities," said Regan. "This kind of structure keeps people poor. But once recognized, individuals will try to change it and, in extreme cases, they take up arms against those who impose these conditions."
"The types of problems generally linked to civil wars can appear insurmountable but to refuse to tackle a problem because it looks too big allows it to get bigger," said Regan. "I hope this book gives people a better idea of what they allow or encourage their governments to do. Or what it implies when they back a particular foreign policy."
Regan also hopes that Sixteen Million will offer new insight into the mechanics of civil war and that he can provoke thought about what civil war is and what it can do to a community.
"There are options, but the range of good ones is rather meager," said Regan. "Our best hope is to reduce structural poverty. This should be a goal for policymakers and the general public alike since I believe it will give us our best chance at increasing stability in our global village."
Patrick M. Regan, who studies the ways civil wars can be stopped, is a professor of political science at Binghamton University. He has written two other books and numerous articles on managing conflicts, and traveled extensively in conflict zones from Central America to Northern Ireland and most recently, Palestine.


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Wernicke Encephalopathy
Wernicke encephalopathy is a brain disorder. It can lead to a variety of symptoms such as confusion, lack of muscle coordination, and eye movement difficulties.
Wernicke encephalopathy is caused by thiamine (vitamin B1) deficiency. The deficiency may be caused by poor nutrition, problems absorbing vitamins, or both.
Vitamin B deficiency is common in those with alcoholism. Excessive intake of alcohol is associated with poor diets and damage to the intestines that make it difficult to absorb vitamins. However, not everyone with alcoholism develops Wernicke encephalopathy. A combination of genes and diet may play a role.
Wernicke encephalopathy is a brain disorder. It can lead to a variety of symptoms such as confusion, lack of muscle coordination, and eye movement difficulties.
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You will be asked about your symptoms and medical history. A physical exam will be done. The diagnosis will be made if you have the typical findings.
Your blood will be tested for a thiamine level.
To help reduce your chance of getting Wernicke encephalopathy, take these steps:
- Ensure that you are getting enough thiamine in your diet.
- Daily goals are 1.1 mg a day for women and 1.2 mg a day for men.
- Include foods rich in thiamine such as lentils, peas, fortified breakfast cereal, pecans, spinach, oranges, milk, and eggs.
- Limit your alcohol intake to a moderate level.
- Moderate is two or fewer drinks per day for men and one or fewer drinks per day for women.
- If you have a drinking problem, talk to your doctor right away about treatment options.
- Ensure that you are getting enough thiamine in your diet.
Risk Factors
Factors that may increase your risk of Wernicke encephalopathy include:
- Alcoholism
- Poor nutrition or fasting
- A diet rich in carbohydrates
- Cancer and chemotherapy treatments
- Gastrointestinal disorders and surgical procedures
- Severe vomiting
- Systemic diseases such as AIDS, dialysis and renal diseases, infections, and thyroid disease
- Eating disorders
- Certain medications
Symptoms may include:
- Mental status changes, including confusion, poor concentration, lack of emotion, and memory loss
- Vision problems
- Poor coordination
- Difficulty walking and sitting
- Nausea and vomiting
Talk with your doctor about the best treatment plan for you. Options include:
- Thiamin supplements—to treat the thiamine deficiency that is causing your Wernicke encephalopathy.
- Dietary changes—you will need to drink plenty of water. You may also be referred to a dietitian to help with meal planning, especially if your diet is high in carbohydrates.
If Wernicke encephalopathy is associated with alcoholism or an eating disorder, you may be referred to a rehabilitation facility.


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Modell was among the most important figures in the NFL as owner of the Cleveland Browns, which became the Ravens after he took the team to Baltimore in 1996 in a move that tarnished his reputation as one of the league's most innovative and influential owners.
The Ravens won their lone Super Bowl in January 2001, less than a year after Modell sold a minority interest of the team to Steve Bisciotti. In April 2004. Bisciotti completed purchase of the franchise but left Modell a 1 percent share.
During his four decades as an NFL owner, Modell helped negotiate the league's lucrative contracts with television networks, served as president of the NFL from 1967 to 1969, and chaired the negotiations for the first the collective bargaining agreement with the players in 1968.
Art Modell dies Browns/Ravens Owner
lot of happy people in Cleveland today.
Cleveland was guaranteed a new team the very next day and was able to keep the Browns colors and history.
quote:I wouldn't wish death on any family, but I have to be honest in saying that this man pissed me off for many years.
Art Modell dies
If I remember right, Baltimore was very much in favor of that deal because they didn't want to be like Indianapolis.
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Sarasota-based Hurst Capital filed a letter of intent Monday to acquire the assets of Hostess Brands Inc. with the United States Bankruptcy Court in the Southern District of New York.
Hostess Brands, the bankrupt baker of iconic consumer brands including Twinkies, Ding Dongs, Ho Hos and Wonder bread, had been in business for 82 years and filed a motion on Nov. 16, 2012 seeking permission to close its business and sell its assets.
Hurst Capital's letter of intent details their multimillion-dollar offer to acquire all the assets of Hostess Brands, according to a press release.
Hostess Brands management announced last week that they would liquidate the company, sell all assets and lay off 18,500 employees after striking workers protesting a bankruptcy-court imposed labor contract failed to return to work.
Hurst Capital was founded by "Tech Twins" Austin and Zach Hurst, who created their first successful business at the age of 11.
"I believe there are some interesting things we can do with technology and social media to advance Hostess Brands to the next level in the consumer packaged goods industry," Zach Hurst said.
With high brand recognition and $2.5 billion in revenue per year, other companies are interested in bidding for at least pieces of Hostess, according to the Associated Press. Twinkies alone have brought in $68 million in revenue so far this year, which would look good to another snack-maker.


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Transit 2 Jacket
- Product Review (submitted on November 19, 2009):
There is much to appreciate, and in dire weather, even love about the Transit jacket and pants. Fact is that they work exactly as advertised. Cool for black leather, and quite waterproof.
The leather is IR reflective, as you will note when stopped under the hot sun, when the black cordura at the insides of your elbows starts to blister your skin, while the leather remains fairly cool.
Getting caught in a summer storm is no problem. The garments are legitimately dry. The same goes for cold fall weather.
Despite the -tiny- perforations in much of the garment, I was able to ride 125 miles in driving 45 degree rain and hail and stayed dry under the suit. Let's not talk about my hands, or feet. The Combats, which in all fairlness are not offered as waterproof or even really repellent, eventually soaked through.
Now for the bitching:
Not enough venting for truly hot weather.
Not by a long shot. Both the jacket and especially the pants need to be configurable to move more air.
The sleeve cuffs are silly.
Just an amateurish design.
It's not like a cuff is a new invention.
The Transit cuffs are ENORMOUS!
And uncomfortable. I have yet to find a way to snug them down without some portion of the cuff pressing uncomfortably on my wrist. Getting a gauntlet over it has also proven hard. And if you can't get the gauntlet over the cuff, you can't seal out rain or cold wind.
The same goes for the collar.
I've yet to be able to close the collar completely and be comfortable.
There's something weird about the way the shoulders are cut. The shoulders bunch up into strange humps even while riding my standard bike. The cafe is worse.
The leather soaks up a ton of water and takes days and days to dry. I literally could not hang it up as I reasonably suspected the beefy wooden hanger I use might snap as the garment had grown so heavy from absorbed water. Again, the water does NOT get through, not even driving rain at 70+ MPH, for hours at a time.
It does come down your collar...
How would I fix this interesting, and useful garment?
Smaller, normal cuffs designed to accept a standard motorcycling gauntlet over them.
Improve airflow, pants and jacket.
Find a way to make the surface of the leather shed water so it is more difficult for it to become waterlogged.
Design the collar and shoulders for human beings, not venusians.
Include a full zip between the jacket and pants, not the short, rear only zipper as is.
Really cuts down the usefulness of the garment in spring and fall. This is NOT really a true hot weather garment, but rather a good, interesting, first generation
three-season leather 2-piece.
Enlarge the zipper pulls. Too small, especially with gloves on.
Bottom line I find the garment uncomfortable. I nevertheless use it religiously, and hope it will be in salable condition when something better comes along, hopefully from Aerostich.


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Boehner to WSJ: Obama Raging Against Self-Created Budget Crisis
Wednesday, 20 Feb 2013
By Barton Webster
Most Americans are hearing for the first time about the sequester: federal spending cuts due to take place a week from now.
While President Barack Obama stood Tuesday with first responders who may lose their jobs because of the policy, most Americans dont realize that the policy is the result of the presidents own faulty leadership, House Speaker John Boehner writes in The Wall Street Journal.
Unless Congress acts, $85 billion in across-the-board spending cuts will occur this year beginning March 1. Another $1.1 trillion will kick in over the next decades. We should be cutting more spending, but not via the sequester, which Boehner, a Republican from Ohio, calls "an ugly and dangerous way to do it."
The sequester focuses on a narrow part of the budget that funds operations for federal agencies and departments, including the departments of Defense and Homeland Security. Most entitlement spending the part of the budget driving the vast portion of the "looming" debt crisis is exempt. The sequester would slash the military budget by nearly half a trillion dollars over the next decade. Border security, law enforcement and aviation safety would be among other programs left underfunded.
In the summer of 2011, Boehner recalls that he and Obama nearly reached an historic agreement. But, Boehner writes, the deal fell apart at the last minute when Obama raised the ante and demanded an extra $400 billion in new tax revenue 50 percent more than the two had agreed upon "just days before."
With a breach of the debt limit days away, Boehner acted fast, getting together with Senate leaders Harry Reid and Mitch McConnell to forge a bipartisan congressional plan that would be called the Budget Control Act.
The plan aimed at cutting $917 billion from discretionary spending and setting up a House-Senate "super committee" to find another $1.2 trillion in savings. To ensure the committee met its target, the debt limit would not be increased again in a few months.
Obama wanted to avoid another battle over the debt-limit increase before his re-election campaign. So, Boehner writes, the president "scuttled" the bipartisan agreement and proposed the sequester instead.
As the debt limit was due to hit within hours, Republicans and Democrats in Congress were forced to accept the president's proposal and a revised version of the Budget Control Act was passed, Boehner writes.
But the super committee failed to reach an agreement, and the presidents sequester now looms.
Both parties have a responsibility to reach a bipartisan solution to the sequester. Congress should replace the sequester with other spending cuts that put American on the road to a balanced budget within a decade without risking national security, Boehner writes.
Simply turning off the sequester and eliminating its deficit reduction measures isnt an option.
Since the president first proposed and demanded the sequester, Boehner writes, it would make sense for the president to take the lead in replacing it. However, Obama has not put forth any detailed plan that can pass Congress, and the Democratic-controlled Senate hasnt even voted on a plan.
Boehner notes that the president has already gotten the higher taxes he demanded $600 billion from higher earnings at the end of 2012, as well as higher taxes via ObamaCare.
Nobody should be talking about raising taxes when the government is giving people free cellphone and spending millions of dollars on other senseless programs.
Washington must get serious about cutting spending, says Boehner. If it cant reform the retirement security programs and safety net, they will not be there when people need them. Republicans have shown they are willing to do what is necessary to save the programs. The president has not shown the same courage.
Republicans agree with the president that the sequester is bad policy, Boehner writes. Now it is time for the president to step up and show what he is willing to cut in order to replace the sequester.
Meanwhile, the New York Times cites officials as saying that many of the spending cuts that will take place under the sequester are unlikely to be felt immediately. Instead, they will gradually ripple across the federal government as agencies learn to phase in the cuts.
"The scheduling will depend on what the workload is, what the cases are, what can wait," said Nanda Chitre, a spokeswoman for the Department of Justice. "There's going to be impact all across law enforcement. But we've tried to give as much flexibility as possible."


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Just for fun last night, I hacked together a small system to deal with questionnaires over the web. I'm partly doing it to help out the psychology dept. at my university, that does some research in a limited way over the web using questionnaires, and also because I'm considering setting up a portion of my site with a few questionnaires to poll whoever wants to be polled on different things.
It's kind of neat - I finally got around to using Perl's XML::Parser module which now allows me to use XML files as configurations for questionnaires rather than inventing yet another messy file format. So a questionnaire would be specified as something like:
<questionnaire> <question name="howareyou" text="How are you doing today?"> <option value="good">Great</option> <option value="bad">Not so great</option> </question> </questionnaire>
it's bit more complicated than that to allow for more flexibility, but that's the basic jist of it.
It is rather annoying to not have access to any validating parsers for XML in perl. I've heard that Apache is going to be releasing something called Xerces for perl, but so far, it's only available for Visual C++ kits under windows. (?)
Other than that, I'm up to about 24 credit hours this semester in an attempt to graduate in december so I can move overseas, maintaining gtkeyboard when I get the time, and hacking on side projects like a java program I'm working on that takes number sequences from number theory and maps them onto certain tones, writing the resulting "song" out in MIDI format. There's a snapshot of that software on my page but it is far from finished. So basically I've got my hands in about 8 different cookie jars right now. :) When is it ever not like that?


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Understanding the chemistry of citric acid is as easy as ABC. It is an acid and reduces the pH of a system thereby imparting a sour flavor. It is an excellent buffer which allows a system to remain pH stable. It is an very good complexing agent (chelant) and ties up metal ions which can affect the stability of the end product.
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Somali pirates seize American ship, crew; Update: Crew overpowered pirates
posted at 9:28 am on April 8, 2009 by Ed Morrissey
The issue of piracy in the Gulf of Aden hit home for Americans today. A US-flagged ship and 21 Americans on board got taken by Somalia-based pirates. The US Navy confirmed the attack this morning (via Mitch Berg):
The Kenya-based diplomat identified the vessel as the 17,000-ton Maersk Alabama and said all the crew members are American. The diplomat spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to speak to the media.
The U.S. Navy confirmed that a U.S. flagged ship with 21 members of crew was hijacked early Wednesday off the eastern coast of Somalia.
Spokesman Lt. Nathan Christensen said the attacked happened in the early hours of the morning hours, about 280 miles (450 kilometers) northeast of Eyl, a town in the northern Puntland region of Somalia.
Mitch scornfully refers to this as a "new chance for dialogue". What would Janet Napolitano call it? A stowaway problem? On-demand course correction?
The Somali pirates have operated in this region for a few years. Thus far, the world has seemed disinclined to put pressure on the pirates of Aden Gulf, despite the headlines they have grabbed lately. The US Navy now has an entree into the fight, and it will be interesting to see how the Obama administration reacts. The US has downlook satellites and a treasure trove of assets with which they can track down the Maersk Alabama and its crew.
Will Obama use that to send the pirates a message about attacking American shipping? Or will this be a "new chance for dialogue"?
Update: Score one for American merchant marines! The Maersk Alabama is back under the crew's control, as the Boss notes in her updates:
American crewmen have regained control of a hijacked U.S.-flagged cargo ship off the coast of Africa, according to CBS News. …
Late Wednesday morning, military sources told CBS News that the crew has regained control of the vessel by overpowering the pirates, taking one pirate into custody and throwing three overboard.
Hopefully they dropped some chum into the water to signal the sharks. Kick ass, Maersk Alabama!
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Shares of chip maker Marvell Technology Group (MRVL) are down 32 cents, or 2%, at $15.80, after the company this afternoon reported fiscal Q4 revenue and earnings per share that topped analysts' expectations, and forecast this quarter's results higher as well.
Revenue in the three months ended in January rose 20%, year over year, to $932 million, yielding EPS of 29 cents per share.
Analysts had been modeling $901 million and 25 cents per share.
Gross margin, on a non-GAAP basis, dipped slightly to 50.1% from the prior quarter's 50.3%, and the year-earlier quarter's 53.2%.
CEO Sehat Sutardja called the full fiscal year "the start of a turnaround" for the company, adding that "We are investing in advanced technologies that will help drive increased business opportunities and continued revenue and profit growth in all of our target end markets."
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Description The slimy sculpin, Cottus cognatus, is a freshwater species of fish that inhabits cool, rocky streams, rivers and lakes throughout northern North America and eastern Siberia. The slimy sculpin is found in freshwater and sometimes brackish water in areas with rocky or gravel type bottoms. The slimy sculpin is a nocturnal fish that usually spends most of its time on the stream bottom and seeks shelter under rocks and logs, especially during spawning season. When it swims, it sometimes appears to be "hopping" along the bottom because of its inefficient ability to swim. This is partly due to the absence of a swim bladder, which normally gives buoyancy to a fish.
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The slimy sculpins' size and poor swimming ability makes it a great prey item for larger fish. Because of this, fly patterns that resemble or imitate sculpins have been created for fly fishing for trout and other fish.
Researchers are also interested in this fish species. The slimy sculpin has been studied in waters where there is current acidification (water that is more acidic). The sculpin were found to be less active and have lower rates of reproduction when found in these waters. For these reasons, the slimy sculpin has been identified as a good indicator species (a species that indicates a change in environment by a difference in behavior or population size) for acidification in lakes and ponds and possibly for streams.
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Help us Make History - Thursday, 3 January 2013
Your help is wanted to revitalise the world's longest-running visitor attraction – the Tower of London's historic Line of Kings.
Royal Armouries and Historic Royal Palaces (HRP) are joining forces to re-present the iconic row of royal armours and wooden horses in a bold and visionary way, at the White Tower, from next Summer.
Our research teams are hunting for visitor comments – plus postcards, diary entries, feedback forms and letters, dating back to the 17th century.
Royal Armouries' Keeper of Tower Armouries Bridget Clifford said, "We know there are many tourist attractions which date to antiquity but they were not created to pull in the crowds. The Line of Kings was displayed specifically to make a powerful statement about monarchy – initially to invited guests and later to the wider paying public.
"Originally, the display showed the figures of the Kings of England mounted on magnificent, full-sized carved wooden horses and wearing armours that claimed to have been their personal property. Each figure included a carved wooden head in the likeness of the sovereign – offering a unique history lesson.
"We'd now like the public's assistance to help us discover visitors' voices from the past – illustrating the longevity and enduring public appeal of this famous attraction. Specifically we are interested in any diary entries, letters, postcards or pictures of the displays, referencing visits to either the Line of Kings or the Horse Armoury at the Tower of London."
Royal Armouries and HRP have already created four new galleries in the White Tower – Fit for A King; Treasures of the Royal Armouries; Power House; and the latest Storehouse displays in the basement. Attention now turns to the Line of Kings – arguably the most exciting challenge in the Tower.
The display has a long and fascinating history, possibly stretching back to Tudor origins at Greenwich Palace. Currently stripped of their figures, the carved horses provide only a hint of the display's former impact, both as a 'must see' visitor attraction and a statement about monarchy.
Our latest project focuses on conserving and interpreting the surviving wooden carvings and the unique collection of arms and armour that was displayed with the Line of Kings – spanning nearly 350 years of history.
For the first time, visitors will discover why only some kings were included and Victorian attempts to make the display more accurate and educational. Using new research to interpret these remarkable historic objects, and the documents associated with them, visitors will be able to discover their unique stories in exciting and innovative ways.
The project is supported by a £100,000 grant from the Department of Culture, Media and Sport/Wolfson Museums and Galleries' Improvement Fund
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- Royal Armouries is the national museum of arms and armour and has sites in Leeds, HM Tower of London, Fort Nelson and Louisville, Kentucky. It is the first British national museum to open a permanent presence in another country
- Admission to the museum is free. However, there may be a small charge for some special events.
- Open all year daily, 10am-5pm. Closed 24-25 December
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Koldfront Ultracool 8,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner - PAC801W
Coverage Area
The PAC801W is equipped with 8,000 BTUs of cooling power and can effectively cool a room up to 250 square feet in size, which is roughly 17' x 15'. This compact, yet powerful portable air conditioner is perfect for cooling bedrooms. The PAC801W doubles as a 45 pint dehumidifier, which removes excess humidity from the air, helping the space to feel even cooler and improving air quality.
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- Step 1: Place window kit plate into window opening.
- Step 2: Slide plate to cover the width of the opening.
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To easily vent the portable air conditioner, the PAC801W includes a window kit that can conveniently be fitted in windows that are 26.5" - 48.4" in size. Window kits for portable air conditioners take up much less space than installing a window air conditioner, which means you don't have to worry about blocking the light or view from your window.
Self-Evaporative System
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This unit uses non ozone-depleting refrigerant and is built with RoHS compliant components free of harmful chemicals.
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No Restrictions
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As long as there is a place to vent the hot air and a standard electrical outlet available, portable air conditioners can be used wherever and whenever needed and easily moved or stored when not in use.
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Instead of turning down your central A/C unit for that one room that is always a few degrees hotter than the rest, Portable ACs can be an efficient way to cool hot spots in your home without sacrificing your electricity bill.
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Easy to connect and operate, portable air conditioners can be used wherever and whenever needed and easily moved or stored when not in use.
Optional Accessories
Carbon Filters for PAC801W
Helps to remove smoke, odor and contaminants from the air.
Security Window Lock with Deluxe Lever Action
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3 Year Date of Purchase Warranty
Provides 3 years of extended protection beyond the original warranty.
The compact Koldfront Ultracool 8,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner (PAC801W) comfortably cools rooms up to 250 sq. ft.. The white design with gray accents offer you a unit that is sure to complement your home décor.
Confident in the quality of their products, Koldfront sets itself apart from other manufacturers by backing their portable air conditioners with an industry-leading three (3) year limited warranty.
Self-Evaporative System:Equipped with an auto-drain system that exhausts all condensate, the need to manually drain water from the unit is eliminated**.
Three (3) Speed Fan:Find your perfect setting and control noise and air output by choosing a high, medium, or low fan setting.
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Energy Saving Programmable Features:Cut costs by setting the unit to run only when you need it, and have it efficiently cool your space before you even get there using the 24 hour programmable timer-- The timer allows you to set the unit to cycle on automatically, or once it is on, you can set it to automatically turn off.
Intelligent Auto Restart:This unit's auto restart function stores your settings, so that in case of a power outage, it will pick right back up where it left off when power is regained.
Easy-to-Use Window Kit:Venting your portable air conditioner is a simple three step process, and your purchase includes all the necessary materials-- Simply connect the vent hose to the back of the unit, remove the cap from the window vent kit and connect it to the exhaust hose.
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- Brand: Koldfront24 hour programmable timer
- Temperatures: 62-88 degrees FFully functional remote control
- Auto drain systemWashable pre filter
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- Three (3) speed fanNoise level: 43 dB (low), 46 dB (med), 49 dB (high)
- Directional air louversCFC-free refrigerant
- Dehumidifier function: 45 pints/day capacityAdjustable thermostat
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- Window kit: 26.5" min 48.4" maxCord length: 8.7 ft.
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- EER: 8.5Weight: 65 pounds
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A couple of the pros are real good friends of mine, and I am not upset with them. I know they are trying to make a living. But the next closest test to the 90 dog master that the OP was referring to opened yesterday with a 60 dog master. It was full in 15 minutes, I know because I started signing up, and on the last button click it said " sorry, as you were completing your entry, the flight was filled. I guess I need to learn to type faster.
If you gripe is that an event filled up and closed before you entered, then I suggest you do not wait until the closing date. No competition there, pros often don't have the luxury of waiting until the last minute to plan their upcoming events.
The flip side of what the OP is bitching about is that many clubs count on pros to fill the test up because they do, in most instances, enter early and that helps a club determine what is needed for the test (birds, workers, food...). One of the biggest gripes I hear about HRC is walk up entries on the day of the event. These make planning almost impossible.
The Thread could have been ended with one simple statement, shut up and enter the test and don't wait until the last minute.
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My advice is keep watching the event and see if scratches happen toward the closing date but yes that is an interesting conundrum to have as that filled up really fast!!
It will be interesting to see how many scratches there are in your WI HT. If the numbers I have calculated for a couple stay around the 20% mark that scratched after closing then it may be up to clubs to track the offenders and not allow them entry based on their abuse of the system history.
Just a thought several of us discussed at training a couple of days ago. Handler/Pros scratch once shame on me, scratch twice red flag, scratch 3 times black listed for a year.
I understand making a living but screwing other competitors is just wrong in this endeavor. That is what scratching after close pros are doing. Cheat in almost any other area and you are out.
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The pros have an obligation to their clients to get the dogs qualified for the master national. All the pros I talk to around here hate the limited entries because like all of us they have to tie up money months in advance to get entered in events. Then if they get lucky and qualify the dog earlier then its a scratch. I don't know what the complaint is really its fair for everyone, get entered early and plan in advance. I managed to get my one dog entered in enough events to finish his title and get him qualified and I am an amateur.
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Various reports and publications are available to assess HIV care and treatment programs administered by the Office of AIDS (OA). For some of these programs, the data are not yet complete and reports will be available at a later date.
Treatment activities include the administration of the ADAP Program. This program ensures that HIV-positive uninsured and under-insured individuals have access to medication. Data for this program are collected in a centralized database maintained by Ramsell Public Health Rx, a pharmacy benefit and information company. The data include information from over 4,000 pharmacies statewide. ADAP staff work closely with Ramsell to acquire the data needed to generate federal annual and quarterly reports (as required by the Health Resources and Services Administration – HRSA), conduct research and quality management activities, and generate the annual estimates package for the state budget.
California's ADAP includes the medication assistance program and insurance assistance programs. The report below only contains data for the medication assistance program.
Fiscal Year 2013-14 ADAP Annual Report (PDF) - Released on September 22, 2015
Medicare Part D is a subsidy program that pays monthly prescription drug premiums for eligible ADAP clients. Data are used to track utilization of the program and to report progress to HRSA. Beginning January 1, 2012, Medicare Part D data will be included in ARIES (the AIDS Regional Information and Evaluation System); reports will soon be developed.
Please visit ARIES Information for more details about ARIES.
OA-PCIP is a subsidy program that pays monthly PCIP premiums for HIV/AIDS clients who have been previously uninsured for at least six months, which helps to ensure that people with HIV/AIDS have access to primary medical care and AIDS drugs. Data collected include client demographic data as well as premium payment amounts and frequency. OA-PCIP data are entered in ARIES (the AIDS Regional Information and Evaluation System); given that OA-PCIP is a new program, reports will be available at a later date.
OA-HIPP helps people with HIV/AIDS maintain their private health insurance coverage and continue their access to primary medical care. The program also helps ensure that OA-HIPP clients have access to HIV/AIDS drugs and preserves ADAP access for clients with no other method of obtaining drug coverage. Data collected include client demographic data as well as premium payment amounts and frequency. Data for this program are entered by OA-HIPP staff at the OA. The data are captured in ARIES (the AIDS Regional Information and Evaluation System) and reported on in various program reports as well as in federal reports required by HRSA.
HOPWA provides housing assistance designed to alleviate or prevent homelessness for people with HIV/AIDS and to improve access to HIV/AIDS care, treatment, and support. OA receives an annual HOPWA grant annually through Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The funds are used for short-term emergency rent, mortgage, and utility payments to prevent homelessness as well as tenant-based or project-based rental assistance, facility operating costs, housing information, permanent housing placement assistance, and support services. Data for this program are entered into ARIES by the individual agencies who receive HOPWA funds. The data are used to comply with state and federal reporting requirements as stipulated by HUD. The data are also used for program monitoring and quality management activities. Reports will be available once data for all providers and subcontractors are complete.
MCWP provides services that allow persons with mid- to late-stage HIV/AIDS to remain in their homes through their continuum of care, stabilize and maintain an optimal level of health, improve quality of life, and provide an alternative to more expensive and non-community-based institutional care in hospitals or nursing facilities. MCWP provides a broad range of services. Emphasis is given to those populations which are institutionalized and/or disproportionately affected by HIV/AIDS. The data include client demographics and services provided. The data from this program are reported in various program and federal reports. MCWP data are being collected in ARIES (the AIDS Regional Information and Evaluation System). Reports will soon be developed.
HCP provides Ryan White Part B funding to local health jurisdictions and community-based organizations throughout California for the provision of care, treatment, support, and prevention services for persons living with HIV/AIDS. The data for this program are captured in ARIES (the AIDS Regional Information and Evaluation System). Individual agencies who receive Ryan White Part B funds are responsible for entering the data including client demographics, services, medical information, and care plans. Program activities also focus on quality management and program evaluation, primarily for accountability purposes resulting from directives by HRSA to provide evidence of the impact of HIV programs to Congress. The data are also used in monitoring provider sites, as required by HRSA. Reports will be available once data for all HCP providers are included in ARIES.
MAI funds received from the Ryan White federal grant are targeted to communities of color, where individuals often do not seek treatment until advanced stages of disease progression, have lower rates of retention in treatment programs, and have lower adherence to medication regimes. MAI helps to facilitate entry or re-entry into care, and helps to maintain in care those clients who are only marginally engaged in treatment. Currently the data for this program are e-mailed or faxed to OA and entered into an Access database. Program activities focus on quality management and program evaluation, as well as meeting federal reporting requirements established by HRSA. MAI data will be entered into ARIES (the HIV/AIDS Regional Information and Evaluation System) once a system enhancement is completed, and reports will be developed at that time.
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This week, hit music group Mumford and Sons revealed that tickets for their highly anticipated East Coast leg of their tour. This weekend the tickets for the tour event will officially be on sale and available to the public. After the highly successful first leg of the tour, fans will not want to wait when trying to see this act live and in person. While Mumford and Sons tickets for their new tour are announced, another country singer has made an announcement of his own. This announcement came from singer and celebrity dad Billy Ray Cyrus. Those who are looking to see the multi-talented Billy Ray Cyrus on stage, on the other hand, will not find him on a nation-wide tour, but instead on the Broadway stage.
The country singer, actor and voice behind the hit "Achey-Breaky Heart" and star of "Nashville Star" will be gracing the Broadway stage. The singer announced that he has joined the cast of Broadway's "Chicago" for a limited time engagement. Cyrus will be taking on the role of lawyer Billy Flynn and will begin his appearances this week. Tickets for the performances which will include Cyrus in his new role, are now on sale and available to the public for purchase. However, the singer will only be making limited appearances in the role so fans will want to act quickly in order to see him in this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.


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LOS ANGELES (MarketWatch) — While the broader markets rallied, two health stocks dropped over concerns of a secondary offering and an analyst's critical note on Tuesday.
Hospital giant HCA Inc. HCA, -0.68% fell more than 3% to $32.75 after the company announced late Monday it would make a secondary offering. The company's private equity partners Bain Capital and Kohlberg Kravis Roberts plan to sell 32 million shares of the company, comprising 7% of HCA's overall float.
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Budget negotiations between the White House and House Speaker Boehner have progressed steadily, breathing life into talks that appeared to have stalled. Photo: Getty Images.
While the announcement spurred a sell-off in shares, the drop may be short-lived, analysts said.
"We would vie any exaggerated sell-off in company shares as a result of the offering as a buying opportunity," analyst Chris Rigg of Susquehanna Financial Group said in a note to clients late Monday. "The sale of stock by HCA's private equity holders is likely to pressure company shares near-term. However, the offering is a positive, in our opinion, given it will further enhance liquidity and reduce the PE overhang."
CRT Capital Group's Sheryl Skolnick concurred, who has a buy rating on the shares.
"We see this as the best possible method of orchestrating the partial exit of HCA's private equity partners, i.e., through a likely overnight or spot offering of the shares; it seems to be the method least likely to adversely affect the share price," Skolnick said in her note to clients.
Meanwhile, health-care consultant Healthways Inc. US:HWAY stumbled by nearly 5% after Citi analyst James Naklicki started coverage of the company with a sell rating and a $9 target price. Shares were off 50 cents to $10.30.
Naklicki said in a note to clients that the company is ending its lucrative contract with insurer Cigna Corp. CI, -0.19% , which will remove a large slice of the company's revenue. Further, he says the consensus estimates for 2013 and 2014 are too high, as profits will be limited by margin pressures in health-care plans that the company services.
He adds the company's business cycle poses difficulties for its bottom line.
"If a contract is retained [by Healthways], margins go lower because Healthways accepts lower near-term revenue in exchange for the potential to earn higher revenue down the road," Naklicki wrote. "Even if Healthways signs a completely new contract, start-up and implementation costs pressure earnings during the first 12-18 months."


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- Allan Gaw, MD, PhD, MRCPath, MFPM, MICR, Director, Glasgow Clinical Research Facility, Western Infirmary, Glasgow, UK;
- Michael J. Murphy, FRCP, Edin, FRCPath, Clinical Senior Lecturer, Division of Pathology & Neuroscience, University of Dundee, Dundee, UK;
- Robert A. Cowan, BSc, PhD, Lecturer in Pathological Biochemistry;
- Denis St. J. O'Reilly, MSc, MD, FRCPath, Consultant, Clinical Biochemist;
- Michael J. Stewart, PhD, FRCPath, Consultant Scientist;
- James Shepherd, MD, Department of Pathological Biochemistry, University of Glasgow Medical School, Glasgow, UK
This edition covers all aspects of the subject needed by medical students. It is a volume in the Illustrated Colour Text series, with the subject matter divided into double-page spreads; this makes the information very accessible to the reader. Full use is made of flow charts and other graphics; clinical "boxes;" summary points; case histories; and clinical photographs. The whole orientation of the book is to concentrate on how clinical biochemistry relates to the care of the patient and to ensure that the medical student understands how to interpret laboratory.
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- New appendix added of annotated web resources for students to take further many of the topics covered in the book.
- To reflect the difficulties people have sometimes in analyzing hyper- and hypo-kalaemia, the existing spread is split into two – one spread on hyperkalaemia and another on hypokalaemia.
- The spread on hypertension will be revised and updated to reflect the fact that biochemistry is used as much or more in guiding treatment as it is in screening for secondary hypertension.
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Looking for classic seafood to start your meal? Then check out this delicious shrimp recipe – a perfect appetizer.
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Marinades, whether for shrimp, poultry or meat, are used more often for flavor than for tenderizing. Tough cuts of meat, such as flank steak, can become more tender if soaked in an acidic marinade, but too long of a dip will make the outside of the meat mushy. Shrimp are naturally tender, so an overly acidic marinade can actually start the shrimp "cooking" before you even put them in the pan! If you want to marinate shrimp prior to cooking, don't use an acid—save it for your serving sauce.
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Lt. Governor Jay Dardenne and Harry Connick, Jr. partnered with LPB on the project which features the stars singing and playing instrumental versions of one of Louisiana's most popular songs, "You Are My Sunshine," originally recorded by the Pine Ridge Boys and later by country star and former Louisiana Governor Jimmie Davis. The show is underwritten by BP.
In addition to the musical aspect of the documentary, renowned author and journalist Chris Rose scripted vignettes highlighting the major industries of Louisiana including agriculture, ports and waterways, oil and gas and tourism.
See Harry Connick, Jr. and his band second-lining through the French Quarter, the Rebirth Brass Band marching through the Lafayette Cemetery No. 2, Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue performing on the St. Charles Avenue streetcar and Country star Tim McGraw leading his audience in a spirited rendition of the song at his concert at the New Orleans Arena. As if that wasn't enough, you will also see Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Jerry Lee Lewis performing at his house in Memphis, Blues legend Buddy Guy playing at his club in Chicago and Cajun singer/songwriter Zachary Richard singing in French at this house in Acadiana. Throw in a gospel version by The Zion Harmonizers at the St. James AME Church in New Orleans, Mickey Gilley at his theater in Branson, plus Irma Thomas and Buckwheat Zydeco and you have a "Louisiana Dream Team" of musicians. Did we mention that Grammy winners Wynton and Branford Marsalis joined with their dad Ellis and brother Jason for a unique jazz version of "You Are My Sunshine?"
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Michael L. Weiss
Michael "Mike" L. Weiss, age 92, died December 30, 2012 at Agrace HospiceCare Inc, Madison. He was born on January 7, 1920 in Plain, WI the son of the late Alois and Mary (Brickl) Weiss. He was united in marriage to Catherine Endres on November 27, 1941. Mike was a lifelong farmer, drove school bus for many years, was a member of Sauk County Board, St. Aloysius Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus. He most enjoyed farming, his sweet corn season and playing cards. His special friend, Jim Frey, helped make sure Mike could have the morning coffee session with the gang at Leystra's.
Survivors include his wife of 71 years, Catherine, five children; Michael R. Weiss, Kenneth Weiss, Jane (Mike) O'Donnell, Donald (Ellen) Weiss and Allen (Brenda) Weiss,
seven grandchildren; Dennis O'Donnell, Mark (Sara) O'Donnell, Steven (Diamilet) O'Donnell, Richard (Jody) Weiss, Lisa (Andy) Niesen, Ryan and Melissa Weiss,
four great-grandchildren; Wilson, Collin, Thomas and Jamieson, other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by five brothers; Leo, Al, Benno, Corbin and Luke and three sisters; Anna Dahmen, Sr. Mary Justine and Marie Bindl.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, Jan. 4 at 11:30 a.m. at St. Aloysius Catholic Church, Sauk City with Fr. John Blewett officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Friends may call from 4:00 until 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 3 at Hooverson Funeral Home, Sauk City where a K.C. rosary will be held at 3:30 p.m. Memorials are preferred to American Heart Assoc. or Agrace HospiceCare Inc.


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Mr Crabbe was a pure-blood wizard, a Death Eater, and the father of Vincent Crabbe.
Early lifeEdit
Mr Crabbe was born into the Crabbe family, possibly as a relative of Irma Crabbe, member of the House of Black.
First Wizarding WarEdit
Crabbe was a Death Eater during the First Wizarding War and was loyal to his master up until his downfall. Around the downfall of Voldemort, Crabbe and his wife had a baby boy, Vincent Crabbe, who would be educated at Hogwarts from 1991-1998, and he became friends with Gregory Goyle and Draco Malfoy. Crabbe then declared that he had been under the Imperius Curse to avoid Azkaban after his master's downfall.
Second Wizarding WarEdit
- "We'll split into pairs and search, and don't forget, be gentle with Potter until we've got the prophecy, you can kill the others if necessary..."
- —Lucius Malfoy gives orders to the group of Death Eaters[src]
Crabbe was one of the few Death Eaters who returned to Lord Voldemort when he rose to power again in 1995. Voldemort was displeased when he learned that Crabbe didn't attempt to find him, but he forgave him.
During the Second Wizarding War, Crabbe participated in the Battle of the Department of Mysteries in 1996, and was paired with Rabastan Lestrange during the pursuit of the six D.A. members. He went with Rabastan to try and capture Harry, Hermione, and Neville, who were hiding in the Time Chamber. His part in trying to find them ended shortly; he was Stunned by Harry, and Crabbe fell and knocked over a grandfather clock. He was likely imprisoned in Azkaban, but re-escaped in 1997.
During the Battle of Hogwarts the following year, Crabbe's son Vincent (who had also become a Dark Wizard) died by the effects of his own Fiendfyre curse. Crabbe's reaction over his son's death is unknown. Crabbe fought at the Battle of Hogwarts as well.
Crabbe was presumably imprisoned in Azkaban after Voldemort's final defeat.
Behind the scenesEdit
- It is not specified if Crabbe attended Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
- In the film adaptation of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Crabbe was played by most-likely by Paschal Friel or possibly by Philip Rham.
- Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (First appearance)
- Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (film)
- Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (video game)
- Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
- Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (video game) (Mentioned as 'dad')
- LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
Notes and referencesEdit
- ↑ See this interview; "Samantha: Was Snape the only Death Eater who could produce a full Patronus? J.K. Rowling: Yes, because a Patronus is used against things that the Death Eaters generally generate, or fight alongside. They would not need Patronuses."
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Chapter 4 (Horace Slughorn) - Horace Slughorn: You'll be Gryffindor like her, I suppose? Yes, it usually goes in families. Not always, though.


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By Tiernan Ray
Shares of enterprise networking equipment maker Procera Networks (PKT) are up $2.52, or 23%, at $13.60 in late trading after the company reported Q1 revenue that topped analysts' estimates but also reported a much deeper loss per share, and said it raised its outlook for the year's revenue growth.
Revenue in the three months ended in March rose 15%, year over year, to $14.2 million, yielding a 16-cent loss per share.
Analysts on average had been modeling $13.34 million and a 7-cent loss per share.
For the full year, Procera said it raised its outlook for revenue growth from "between 25% to 30%" to "at least 30%," which is above current Street consensus expectations for 25% revenue growth.
Procera executives will host a conference call with analysts at 4:30 pm, Eastern time, to discuss the results, and you can catch the webcast of the event on the company's investor relations Web site.
Procera's "deep-packet inspection" technology competes with a variety of security and management technologies from different networking companies, including Juniper Networks (JNPR), Cisco Systems (CSCO), Palo Alto Networks (PANW), and Check Point Software Technologies (CHKP).


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By m2violin, member
Posted: October 15th, 2012
Shake the can of coconut milk or stir it well (this creates a consistent thickness, since the fat often solidifies at the top of the can).
In a 3- to 4-quart saucepan or wok over medium heat, simmer 1/2 cup of the coconut milk, stirring occasionally, until reduced by about half, 3 to 5 minutes. It will get very thick and shiny and may or may not separate; either is fine.
Add the curry paste, whisk well, and cook, continuing to whisk, for 1 minute. Whisk in the broth, sugar, fish sauce, and remaining coconut milk. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat.
Add the pork, green beans, and ginger slices and continue to simmer, adjusting the heat as necessary. After 2 minutes, add the bell peppers and continue to simmer. After another 2 minutes, add the bamboo shoots and simmer until everything is tender and cooked through, about 1 minute more.
Remove the curry from the heat. Season to taste with more sugar and fish sauce, and add the cilantro. Transfer to a serving bowl (or serve right out of the pot). Remove the ginger slices or tell your guests to eat around them. Garnish with the red chiles and cilantro.


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Family: Colubridae, Colubrid Snakes view all from this family
Description 24-60 1/4" (61-91 cm). Long and slender; brown to light gray with olive, brown, or dark gray blotches down middle of back. Two alternating rows of smaller blotches on each side, extending onto edges of belly scales. Large squarish black marks on belly, becoming stripes under tail. Dark spear-point mark on top of head, and dark stripe extending from eye onto neck. Belly scales flat in middle, with ends angled up sharply. Scales smooth or weakly keeled, in 27-29 rows. Anal plate divided.
Warning When cornered, may vibrate its tail like a rattlesnake and strike with impressive speed. Its bite is not venomous.
Habitat Rocky hillsides, canyons, caves; along watercourses and near springs.
Range Sw. Illinois to s. Nebraska and se. Colorado, south to Arkansas and w. Louisiana, throughout Texas and w. New Mexico, and into Mexico. Separate population in e. Utah and w. Colorado.
Discussion This is the western subspecies of the Corn Snake. It often hides in rocky crevices or caves during the day. The two subspecies overlap in the northwestern quadrant of Louisiana and eastern Texas. The eastern subspecies is a brighter, coppery-red snake.


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Roland JX-3P
The JX-3P is something of a hidden treasure – there is more to it than meets the eye. It came out about the same time as the venerable JUNO series, but represents a shift away from the traditional analog synthesizer interface and towards a less hands-on format. The JX-3P was mostly aimed towards players looking for those great stable Roland sounds of the time, but with immediate Preset-based access to them, and only the most basic and newbie-friendly of on-board controls to adjust them. (Note the space reserved on-board for holding sheet music in place.)
That is not to say this is a dumbed down synth, but rather, the digital technologies being explored by Roland at the time allowed for greater programability while simultaneously reducing the need for dedicated hands-on controllers per parameter - a path most synth manufacturers walked down during the eighties. This means that sliders and knobs were being phased out in favor of push-buttons, fewer sliders and a powerful programming interface tucked away "under the hood".
The JX-3P shares the same great analog filters and VCAs as the JUNO and even the JUPITER series. Just like the JUNO, it's a six voice polyphonic feeding digitally controlled oscillators (DCOs) through analog filters, envelopes and amps. However, the JX-3P has two oscillators per voice instead of the single osc. found in the JUNO synths, and while that does allow for greater flexibility, the onboard programming interface is a lot less fun and hands-on than that of a JUNO, no doubt contributing to the popularity the JUNO series enjoys over the JX-3P. You will need the optional PG-200 programmer if you want a real hands-on experience with the JX-3P.
Surprisingly, the JX-3P is MIDI equipped, in fact it was Roland's first MIDI synth. However, its MIDI was limited to basic note on/off information only. Synths like the JUNO 106 had far better MIDI implementation. But the JX-3P also featured an on-board 128-step sequencer and came in a (slightly modified) rack-mount version called the MKS-30.
Although the JX-3P may not be as popular as a JUNO, it makes a great vintage synth capable of creating some lush, classic analog sounds. And without the cult status of other synths similar to it, they can also be found at bargain prices, making them a definite synth to consider when looking for those classic early eighties Roland sounds. And aftermarket upgrades (like the KIWI-3P) can make it just as good, if not better, than any other polyphonic analog synths out there! It has been used by The Future Sound of London, Astral Projection, Vince Clarke, Orbital, Luke Vibert, Stevie Nicks, Asian Dub Foundation, and Thomas Dolby.
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- Demos & Media
Audio Clip 1 - Some unmodified patches and the native sequencer, submitted to us by Justin Gazda.
Manual - This is a PDF file format copy of the original Owner's manual for the JX-3p.
Patch File - This is a text file outlining the settings for a patch called "Pulsar" on the Roland JX-3p. Courtesy of Music Machines.
- Specifications
- Polyphony - 6 voices
- Oscillators - 2 DCO's per voice
- Memory - 32 preset, 32 user
- Filter - Resonant Low pass and High pass filters
- Effects - Chorus
- Arpeg/Seq - 128-step Sequencer
- Keyboard - 61 keys
- Control - MIDI (no velocity except with a special ROM upgrade)
- Date Produced - 1983
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The Woodwind & Brasswind Store
music123.com: Synth Blow Out Deal Section
zZounds: Keyboards and MIDI equipment
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One more day. Feel sick and can't get out of my flat.
Time to rest a bit with the season 2 of 24.
I read a bit just to make sure not wasting my time.
The network course is quite good. The C course can't be describe the same way. The teacher is speedy and don't bother about the good understanding of everyone.
Hope I will get time to study on myself on books.


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The lovely Angela tells us about getting her first tattoo as part of a competition by a local artist. Painful? Yes. Beautiful? You better believe it.
Mindy recounts the first time she got a tattoo. She was a 19 year-old punk rocker, and got a huge tattoo on her back. In her words, the tat is "badass."
Trish tells us about the first time getting inked up. She chose to get guns on her back. In her words: "I just wanted to rebel, and not be another lemming." Looks like she succeeded.
Anne Marie breaks down her first tattoo experience which she described as "liberating." She used it to cover-up and unsightly birthmark. She chose something "astrological and personable."
The lovely Allie tells us about her first tattoo, which was done prison-style with a sewing needle and India ink. When asked why she chose her middle finger, she answered "hey at least I can flip people off!"
What do all 18-year-old girls want tattooed on their back? A teddy bear, of course. At least that's what Klarissa got her very first time.
Amber tells us about the first time she decided to get a tattoo. She was 16, and she lied to her mother and told her she was at church. She got an "A" for her name.
Nina, a British tattoo enthusiast, recounts her first tattoo experience at the tender age of 16. She chose to tattoo wings on her back.
Lexi breaks down her very first time sitting in the tattoo chair. She dedicated her first piece of art to her daughter.
Remember those vacations were you were bored out of your mind and your parents made you go? Paulina does – and that's exactly where she got her very first tattoo.
Keisha was 15 when she got her very first tattoo: a heart, halo and her brother's name right on her back.
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Attacks on the Press | Afghanistan, Pakistan, USA
As fighting surges, so does danger to press
As the United States redeploys forces to Afghanistan, and the Pakistani military moves into the country's tribal areas, the media face enormous challenges in covering a multifaceted conflict straddling two volatile countries. Pakistani reporters cannot move freely in areas controlled by militants. International reporters in Afghanistan, at risk from kidnappers and suicide bombers, encounter daunting security challenges. And front-line reporters in both countries face pressure from all sides.


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When the fans voted for a Mara Jade Skywalker figure, I assumed (as at least some people if not most) that it would be a new figure for Mara.
A completely different outfit.
Her HTTE debut outfit has been done TWICE.
1998 in the EU wave.
2007, she was much improved in the Comic 2-packs with an all-new crashed pilot Luke.
The head sculpt of the 2013 Mara is much improved and pretty tempting. I'll give Hasbro that.
She also hasn't been available on a single card for 14 years. OK. She'll sell.
But Mara is approximately 27 years old in this era.
I think people wanted a NJO figure of her, in sort of "Lord of the Rings" style or Corellian Jedi (though I don't think she's Corellian or even knows as she was taken as a child to be raised to serve the Dark Side - like in the Holocron Heist of Clone Wars - but obviously Palpatine tries (with or without Cad Bane) again after Anakin and Ahsoka foil his attempts on Mustafar, Naboo, Rodia (stopped by Obi-Wan) and Glee Ansom (or did they ever recover that child of Kit Fisto's species?).
Anyway, what I was looking for was Mara Skywalker, about 42 years old, as a Jedi Master in the NJO pre Darth Caedus (Jacen Solo's turn to the Dark Side).
There are pictures of Mara on book covers, wearing a deep and light green combination of lady's Jedi robes, and she looks great in action.
When will this figure be done?
As I said, the blue jumpsuit is her most iconic, recognizeable form, and it's been 14 years since she was single-carded. It's been only 5 years since that figure was available, new and improved, in the Comic 2-pack format.
In 2010 we saw the release of Jacen and Jaina as BAD ended. This year we got Nom Anor.
Single carding the Yuuzhan Vong would be worthwhile for army builders (especially a new sculpt of a generic warrior).
Also making sense would be Anakin Solo, Kyp Durron, and even more appealing, the older (40's-50's) versions of Han, Luke, and Leia - though Luke has been offered, but technically not that old, and not single-carded. What about Droma, or Lando in new digs (and older with some gray hair - though he probably colored it when he got older - and Lando would work in a 2-pack with a YVH droid, or make that a BAD with NJO figures only - several released over several months, in different waves, to keep collector interest through the whole year (until you could complete the droid after months and different waves - while other droids would have to satisfy instant gratification).
But anyway, your comments on Mara Skywalker?


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EB92 In-Ear MicroFit Monitors
"NOTE: THIS MAY ALSO BE REFERRED TO AS THE KICKER PHENOM. THE PART NUMBER SHOWN FOR THE KICKER PHENOM PHONES I HAVE IS EB92S As I contemplated giving these a go, I became aware that there was one thing that I wasn't too thrilled about. No mic or controls. I am a person constantly on the go, so most of my listening doesn't get done off of my Fiio amp, but just straight..." --MadMusicJunkie
JVC HA-FX101VR Inner-Ear Headphones (Red)
Ear-Clip Headphones for Light Sports With Bass Enhancement. JVC Xtreme Xplosives Inner Ear Headphones. Cordless: No. Headset Type: Headphones. Extreme deep bass ports and 8.5mm Neodymium driver units. Rubber protectors for durability. Superior sound isolation. Ergonomic contoured comfortable form. Cord length: 1.2m with gold plated slim plug. Includes 3 sizes silicone earpieces


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Turkeytracks in his post "hows part 2 comin?" asked for some snow hunting tactics. I thought a separate thread might bring more hunters into the discussion. Hunting turkeys in the snow is a new pass time so all the brain storming we can do will help us all.
Some of my observations:
The flocks are usually very large in my area containing multiple family groups as a result when a break up is attempted groups of turkeys fly off in different directions; apparently, many times these are family groups breaking away from the main flock. Since they are a family group and staying together the traditional assembly calls are not very effective. I have found some success moving closer to birds that flew away, setup and use aggressive yelps and clucks; some feeding purrs if the turkeys were feeding at time of flush.
Rather than setting up in the woods bordering a field it is better to set up in the open snow covered field while wearing good snow camo. Turkeys come to the call better sometimes even racing each other to the call source. The problem here of course is bringing your shotgun into play with all those eyes staring right at you. Very exciting. Last year in a post Scott mentioned using a white sheet as a blind. I plan to try that.
On cold mornings the turkeys stay on roost until late morning, unlike in the spring they do not seem to be in a hurry to fly down.
Due to visibility being very good I use good optics to glass tree lines in order to pick out flocks. Even use my 80 X spotting scope to glass across the valley to see turkeys feeding on the opposite hillside. Then plan the best approach to get the best scatter possible.
Use snowshoes even if the snow is only a few inches. They make walking much easier and are usually quieter than the boot crunching and squeaking the snow. Also at setup a snowshoe makes a good table to set your calls on.
Good hunting and please share any tips.
Is Wisconsin the only state with a snowbird season? I think it is; putting WI turkey hunters on the cutting edge of snow tactic development.
Anyone know where a snow camo turkey vest can be purchased?