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Every component of the LCD-2 is precision engineered with one goal in mind: Recreate the sound exactly like the artist intended.
LCD 2 combines leading edge technology and development with knowledge, feedback and suggestions from an on-going dialogue with Sound Engineers and Audiophiles. The Audeze LCD2 uses a proprietary thin film diaphragm that is housed between a unique super efficient push-pull magnetic structure. Audeze's manufacturing process combined with the advanced materials and technology produce extremely accurate and incredible sounding headphones.
The LCD-2s are made of hand selected Carribean Rosewood. The sloped earpads are made of premium lambskin leather with specially selected foam to offer the right amount of firmness.
Every component of the LCD-2 is precision engineered with one goal in mind: Recreate the sound...
Audeze LCD2 Rev. 2 Planar Magnetic Headphones
Over-Ear item created by jacksonchansf, Aug 22, 2012
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Recent User Reviews
"Excellent Headphone"
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Pros - Best bass I have heard, wonderfully detailed smooth mids, natural sound and voices
Cons - A little heavy and can get uncomfortable for some
Hello guys,
I remember the day I wrote my first question on this forum. The first response contained "Welcome and sorry for your wallet."
I did not understand for the moment what that was supposed to mean. The question was about what headphone amplifier I should get. I was thinking on a no more than 200EUR budget. Well needless to say, in a few days I bought a Corda Cantate 2 with over 400 EUR.
And so...it begun. After getting an amplifier i considered my hd595 weren't in my cantates' league. I begun the search for new headphones. And so I met DarKu who offered me a deal i could not refuse : HD650 with Zu Mobius Cable.
Then i bought a Xonar Essence ST, then a Grado Rs2i, a Burson HA-160DS, a PS Audio Duet Power Conditioner, power cables, wireworld starlight usb cable, etc
Darku was the first true audiofile I met. He had years of experience with a lot of headphones and headphones audio gear.
We became friends and he guided me from that point on to my audio nirvana .
I loved my HD650 + Zu Mobius Cable+Burson ha-160ds combo.
Because of Darku and http://www.avstore.ro/ , i had some oppurtunities to hear a lot of refference class headphones, but none impressed me so much as to give away the HD650. Many headphones were better in many aspects, but the overall sound signature did not appeal to me. I was pretty sure, that if i buy other headphones, i will surely keep the HD650.
Meantime Darku got an LCD2 to pair with his HD800 and Burson HA-160D.
He had the courtesy to loan me both headphones for a week.
The LCD2 blew me away. The mids were so lush and full, the bass so well defined and tight, the highs were warm. I fell in love. I could not get them off my head. It was 3 am. I was very tired. I was saying to myself "one more song...one more song". I fell asleep on my chair in front of the computer with the headphones on the head, listening to music.
No other headphones achieved that level of performance with my ears.
After a few days with lcd2, when i put the hd650 on my head, they sounded like a toy ) .
Before "meeting" the lcd2 i always thought that when i upgrade my hd650 to a better pair, i was absolutely sure i would keep the hd650. The lcd-2 was the only pair of headphones that made me sell them and not look back.
LCD-2 brought life to music. I listened to some Nightwish songs that i did not recognize from the sound. It was like they were different songs.
The classical music made me feel on the stage, each instrument teasing me and vibrating into my skin giving me goose bumps.
From that point on, my mind was set on these headphones.
The next week DarKu lent me the HD800. Those headphones were very impressive too. They have an incredible level of detail, sound-stage and airiness. They were so fast, i could feel my ears moving from the air displaced )
But i could not listen to all my music with pleasure. The emotion was not there as it was with LCD-2. Nightwish and other rock type sounded terrible on hd800 compared to lcd-2. In my opinion the LCD2 won the contest easily for listening to music.
After almost one year later, i was prepared to buy one. I have sold all my headphones and waited for avstore.ro to become a authorized dealer. The wait was hard, considering i have sold both my headphones. I have contacted the Audeze support to get an update on the dealer status. Until then i thought Audezes' support was not so good. My opinion changed dramatically in the next weeks. They explained the situation and we started talking. I have related my first impression on their product. They liked my words and they gave me a gift for that (a Liquid Stranger CD, Earpads, an Audeze key ring and 2 pencils). I was amazed with their gift and gesture. I thank them again for that.
The wait was a little longer than I planned, but it was worth it. I got my brand new pair of LCD2 Bamboo
They are absolutely great. Have you ever listened to Leonard Cohen on LCD2?
If not, please do! His amazing voice is extraordinarily reproduced by these headphones.
I was listening to a violin in a classical opera and I suddenly for the first time in my life got an urge to start playing the violin. I was already seeing myself with the violin hold down with my chin and playing it frenetically . I really thought for a minute of getting a payed class or something...
I am sure many of you guys received a lot of friends and tried to share the joy, and many of your friends did not get the best of the sound quality, saying he does not hear the differences or he will never give that sort of money on headphones.
I got that a lot with my former headphones. I ended up explaining to them it is not something to get immediately, that your ears refine in time, your brain adjusts to the sound, etc ...
Well....with lcd2 i did not have to explain myself any-longer
I can tell you that these headphones really impressed a lot of people in my circle
My father also likes music, especially classical music. In college every time he had money he bought a vinyl. We have over 200 now. He sat down and i let him listen for over 15 minutes alone in the room. When i returned he had tears in his eyes. He found a fine interpretation of Bach sonata 3, and on these headphones, the music became very emotional.
My mother, whom is not into these kind of things and never understood this passion and the sums of money paid for it ), was really impressed with these headphones. After she listened she begun to understand my passion, which is a major thing coming from my mother.
I have a friend that just begun to work at the national opera in Bucharest.
He has an extraordinary voice. He has sang and recorded the Tosca opera .
I gave his father to listen his interpretation on the headphones.
He was astonished, listening with his eyes closed just like my father.
He said that he liked it better on the headphones than real life.
I have convinced my wife to listen Leonard Cohen (one of her favourite artists) with lcd2. She started singing along, and then it was hard to remove the headphones off her head ). WIth my previous headphones she walked away after the first song.
I have managed to record her listening and singing in the same time, without her seing me at first, because it was dark in the room for a better listening experience
Here first reaction:
When she left, she dedicated Abbas' "Thank you for the music" song to me, as I take my hat off to Audeze and dedicate it to them:
This w/e I also had a friend come for a little audiophile get-together and we listened to a lot of headphones that day. Needless to say, he started to get the money to buy LCD2 )
This picture was taken before LCD2 rocked his world :
So thank you for a great product Audeze, and thank you Avstore for becoming first authorised Audeze dealer in Romania.
I also thank you DarKu for the guidance and for introducing me the LCD2 , and for being a good friend!
And do not forget Burson ha-160ds. It is a great pair for lcd2.
I can't wait to listen to their new Conductor which would be an even better pair, considering the fact that it has a similar amplifier to Soloist.
Happy listening,
P.S. These headphones are an audiophile trap. This is the most efficient chain I have seen until now. It chains the audiophile to the computer or audio rig starting the moment he puts them on. Be careful, it works on normal people too, and normal people may become audiophiles.
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Tuesday August 6th, 2013 1:13am
ST. DAVIDS, Pa. – Freshman Jameson Smith (Glen Ridge, N.J./Glen Ridge) scored the game-winning goal off an assist from classmate Tim Murphy (Darien, Conn./Darien) with 2:01 left in overtime and the 10th-ranked Gettysburg College men's lacrosse team survived a furious second-half rally to beat previously-undefeated Eastern University 12-11 Friday afternoon in a non-conference tilt.
For the second year in a row against Eastern, sophomore Robby Maddux (Baltimore, Md./St. Paul's) scored six goals, tying his career high. He also set career-bests in points (seven) and ground balls (eight).
Smith finished with two goals and two assists while junior Martin Manilla (Fairport, N.Y./Fairport) notched two goals and one assist. Sophomore Jack Harvazinski (Setauket, N.Y./Ward Melville) added one goal and one helper for Gettysburg (4-2), which had an assist on nine of its 12 goals.
Senior long-stick midfielder Ian Casella (Washington, Mass./Avon Old Farms [Conn.]) turned in a big defensive performance, posting seven ground balls and four caused turnovers. Senior goalie J.T. McCook (Miami, Fla./Gulliver Prep) made eight saves while classmate Nick Avedisian (Laytonsville, Md./The Bullis School) finished 11-for-24 on face-offs and picked up eight ground balls.
The Bullets have now played in three-straight one goal games, all of which have ended in a 12-11 verdict.
Eric Waibel paced Eastern (4-1) with three goals while Aaron Benz made 16 saves.
The Bullets led 10-4 early in the second half, only to see the Eagles end regulation on a 7-1 run. Eastern outscored the Gettysburg 4-0 in the fourth quarter, tying it on a Will Johnson goal with 3:56 left. The Eagles appeared to have taken the lead with 1:51 on the clock, but a goal was called off due to a crease violation.
Eastern won the overtime face-off, but sophomore Nick Alibrandi (Fort Salonga, N.Y./St. Anthony's) caused a turnover and scooped up the ground ball near midfield. Alibrandi then withstood several hard checks clearing the ball upfield, maintaining possession and allowing the Bullets to call timeout with 2:30 showing.
Twenty-nine seconds later, Murphy passed the ball down to Smith in front of the cage, who delivered a low shot from the doorstep as Gettysburg won its third straight overtime contest dating back to the 2011 season.
Eastern led just once on the day after scoring the game's first goal with 6:36 left in the opening quarter. The Bullets answered with three goals over the final 5:27 of the period on two goals from Maddux and one from Manilla.
Gettysburg then outscored Eastern 5-3 in the second quarter to head into the locker room leading 8-4. Maddux struck three times in the stanza while Manilla and Smith also found paydirt.
The Bullets tacked on two quick goals at the start of the second half, receiving a man-down goal from Harvazinski and a man-up tally from senior Evan Thomas (Ithaca, N.Y./Ithaca) to assume its six-goal lead with 13:10 on the clock. The Eagles answered with three straight goals before Maddux added another man-down goal for Gettysburg with 1:42 on the clock, making it 11-7 heading into the fourth quarter.
Prior to last season's game with Eastern, no Bullet had scored six goals since 2003; since then, Maddux has achieved the feat twice while sophomore Bijan Firouzan (Pittsburgh, Pa./Mt. Lebanon) also scored six against Goucher this season.
The Bullets open their Centennial Conference schedule next Saturday, when they host Haverford College at 3 p.m.

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|How about this one. This is inlaid with ultraleather on closed cell foam.
|That ROCKS! I think it looks great, and you did it yourself which makes it twice as cool. I'd rather have that than a plain shelf any day. Nice work.
Well, here's a better picture - straight on through the rear glass. Figured it's be better than messing with image adjustments .
The next one will be better.
|You actually did pretty well with this, you just wouldn't have made much money on it if you were doing it for somebody. So don't beat yourself up too much.
Yea, that was my initial idea, but having never done this I didn't know if the strips between the feathers would stay in alignment or not - looking back they probably would have since everything is connected and not flapping in the breeze (they're only about 1/4" in width).
The centering was totally my bad - I didn't do any real measurements, just eye-balled it to make sure it was centered between the speaker openings (which were taken from the mounts in the sheet metal). I also did cut the carpet an inch or so oversized - once it was glued to the plywood did I trim it to size and cut out the speaker holes.
So some good thoughts, some half-arsed, learning experience all-around. Oh well, I guess that's why you're the professional and I'm just the intrepid DIY'er
|I would have cut the pattern out of the paper, traced the pattern on the back of the carpet, cut out the design from the carpet with a utility knife, glued one big piece of vinyl (around its perimeter) under the carpet, and then sewed around the perimeter of the pattern through the top of the carpet letting you see exactly where you need to sew. That would eliminate quite a few steps to the process. I see you learned very quickly that doing little tiny pieces is very hard to do. I also would have done this on a longer, wider piece of carpet and done the design first before cutting the package tray to the right size. That would eliminate the centering problem.
Inlaid package tray
Man, there has got to be a better way to do this . . .
There was a car show that I was planning on hitting last Sat, so had spent the previous week cleaning up my car ('78 T/A) and getting it ready. As it usually happens, a last-minute idea struck me, so I went ahead and replaced the "replacement" plywood package tray with a new, upholstered tray (easy enough), and including an inlaid bird would really set it off (not easy enough).
I sourced the materials (black carpet, red marine-grade vinyl, new speakers and grills), designed the inlay, printed out the template and tried my best. I was originally going to staple the materials together (paper template on top, carpet in middle, vinyl on bottom), but unfortunately the stapler wouldn't reach far enough to be useful. So what I did was used an old tailor's trick and basted everything together (haphazardly sewed everything together around the perimeter of the inlay), which worked great with the carpet cause you wouldn't see the needle holes.
I then proceeded to spend the next couple hours sewing it together - following the paper template as best I could. I made a couple errors (tail and head), but those were mainly due to the problem of fitting a large piece of somewhat stiff carpet through the machine - kinda wished I had Dan's new long-arm machine at a couple points in the process. Once all the machine-work was done, I proceed to take a very new, very sharp X-acto knife and very carefully cut the unwanted carpet out from the graphic - doing my best to not cut the vinyl underneath. Once all the pieces were cut out, I trimmed the excess vinyl from the back, removed the remaining paper template from the front (tweezers are a good thing to get the small nubs from between the stitches), attached it to the new plywood tray with contact adhesive, and re-installed it.
It could be better - the inlay's a bit small (fits on a landscape 8.5" x 11" piece of paper), and it's off-centered, but it works for now. At any rate it's better than a plain old piece of plywood - even if it did take an ungodly amount of time to complete (probably close to 8 hours - including dissassembly, design, construction, and re-assembly).
So is there an easier way to do this kind of task? Or, I guess, how is this kind of task handled in the professional field?
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Control System Professional Wins Award from Control Engineering
Mathematica's Control System Professional has received a Product
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award, honoring Control System Professional as an especially useful and
productive engineering tool, was presented to Wolfram Research at the
National Industrial Automation Show in Chicago, Illinois, in March.
As Control Engineering notes, "Control System Professional (CSP) solves
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"Weaving the Past: Journey of Discovery"
Los Angeles United Methodist Museum of Social Justice
Saturday, May 18, 2013 from 6:15 PM to 10:30 PM (PDT)
Who's Going
San Francisco, California
London, United Kingdom
Florence, Italy
Event Details
May 18,2013
6:15pm - Red carpet, wine & hor d' oeuvre reception
7pm - 9pm Screening
9pm - 10:30pm - Coffee & desserts
Cocktail attire
Seating is Limited
Please arrive on time due to Security Check - Photo ID Required
Join Hollywood celebrities for a benefit preview screening of the feature documentary,"Weaving the Past: Journey of Discovery" – a new film with powerful social justice themes interwoven with one man's quest to uncover his grandfather's early life's secrets. The film is already garnering acclaim as one of the most moving and inspirational documentaries in years. All proceeds from this elegant evening's screening and reception will support the historical exhibits and educational outreach programs of this new and innovative museum located in the heart of Los Angeles' historic birthplace at Olvera Street and the Los Angeles Plaza.
When & Where
Linwood Dunn Theater of the Motion Picture Academy's Pickford Center
1313 Vine Street
Los Angeles,
Saturday, May 18, 2013 from 6:15 PM to 10:30 PM (PDT)
Add to my calendar
Los Angeles United Methodist Museum of Social Justice
Located on the site of the birthplace of Los Angeles, The Museum of Social Justice is a cultural center focused on the story of diversity through education and community transformation


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Posted by John Rakowski on February 23, 2011
Another year and Citrix's acquisition strategy of interesting companies continues as they have announced the purchase of EMS-Cortex. This acquisition has caught my eye because EMS-Cortex provides a web-based "cloud control panel" that can be used by service providers and end users to manage the provisioning and delegation administration of hosted business applications in a cloud environment such as XenApp, Microsoft Exchange, BlackBerry Enterprise Server, and a number of other critical business applications. In theory this means that customers and vendors will be able to "spin up" core business services quickly in a multi tenant environment.
It is an interesting acquisition, as vendors are starting to address the fact that for "cloudonomics" to be achieved by their customers it is important that they ease the route to cloud adoption. While this acquisition is potentially a good move for Citrix I think it will be interesting for I&O professionals to see how they plan to integrate this ease of deployment with existing business service management processes, especially if the EMS-Cortex solution is going to be used in a live production environment.


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July 3, 2014
CHICAGO -- Incoming Tennessee freshman Carlyn Baldwin has been named to the 27-player U.S. Under-20 Women's National Team training camp roster. Training camp will be held July 9-23 in Seattle, Wash.
U.S. U-20 WNT head coach Michelle French will select 21 players for the team that will compete in the 2014 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup in Canada.
The U-20 WNT is coming off a successful two-match stint in France where it defeated its French counterparts, who will also be competing in Canada, by 1-0 and 2-1 score lines. Baldwin saw action in the USA's 2-1 win over France on June 13, entering in the 61st minute.
The 2014 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup will run from Aug. 5-24 in Edmonton, Moncton, Montreal and Toronto. Players born on or after Jan. 1, 1994, are age-eligible for the tournament. The USA was drawn into Group B and will open its tournament on Aug. 5 in Edmonton against Germany, who the U.S. beat in the 2012 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup final. The U-20 WNT will then face Brazil on Aug. 8 in Edmonton and finish group play against China PR on Aug. 12 in Moncton.
"As we head into our final camp prior to the World Cup, there is certainly a heightened feeling of excitement and anticipation as we look to put the final pieces in place," said French. "At the conclusion of this camp, we'll have our final roster and will also have layered in some final key elements to help in our overall performance on the field once we get to Canada."
The training camp roster features 17 players who helped the USA qualify for the U-20 Women's World Cup by winning the CONCACAF U-20 Women's Championship last January in the Cayman Islands.
Two players, defenders Cari Roccaro and Stephanie Amack, are holdovers from the U.S. team that won the 2012 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup in Japan, while nine others represented the USA at the 2012 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in Azerbaijan.
U.S. U-20 WNT Roster by Position:
GOALKEEPERS (4): Jane Campbell (Stanford; Kennesaw, Ga.), Rose Chandler (Concorde Fire; Atlanta, Ga.), Katelyn Rowland (UCLA; Vacaville, Calif.), Morgan Stearns (Virginia; San Antonio, Texas)
DEFENDERS (7): Stephanie Amack (Stanford; Pleasanton, Calif.), Brittany Basinger (Penn State; Purcellville, Va.), Christina Gibbons (Duke; Raleigh, N.C.), Laura Liedle (Stanford; San Diego, Calif.), Katie Naughton (Notre Dame; Elk Grove Village, Ill.), Kaleigh Riehl (BRYC; Fairfax Station, Va.), Cari Roccaro (Notre Dame; East Islip, N.Y.)
MIDFIELDERS (9): Morgan Andrews (Notre Dame; Milford, N.H.), Carlyn Baldwin (BRYC; Oakton, Va.), Joanna Boyles (North Carolina; Raleigh, N.C.), Nickolette Driesse (Florida State; Wayne, N.J.), Rachel Hill (UCONN; Rollinsford, N.H.), Rose Lavelle (Wisconsin; Cincinnati, Ohio), Mallory Pugh (Real Colorado; Highlands Ranch, Colo.), Taylor Racioppi (PDA; Ocean Township, N.J.), Andi Sullivan (Bethesda SC; Lorton, Va.)
FORWARDS (7): Makenzy Doniak (Virginia; Chino Hills, Calif.), Summer Green (North Carolina; Milford, Mich.), Lindsey Horan (PSG; Golden, Colo.), Darian Jenkins (UCLA; Riverton, Utah), Savannah Jordan (Florida; Fayetteville, Ga.), McKenzie Meehan (Boston College; Scituate, R.I.), Margaret Purce (Harvard; Silver Spring, Md.)


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Russians are gathering all over the country to express their admiration for Putin's United Russia political party and urging their beloved leader to remain in power. A Russian lawyer, Pavel Astakhov, went around the country attending these pro-Putin meetings where "ordinary" people took on themselves responsibility for organizing the adoring masses who love Putin to come out and show the world how much he is loved. He was in one city where an "ordinary doctor" was able to bring together a crowd of 15,000 people. Meanwhile, the Russian press published copies of telegrams and official directives addressed to various organizations and universities that require a certain number of their employees and students to be present at the pro-Putin rallies. There are even attempts by leaders of A Just Russia to persuade the legislature to change the Constitution in order that Putin can have another term of president, but these efforts are even too much for Putin to carry out without causing an outcry of anger.
In the aftermath of the end of the Soviet Union, expectations were high that the Russian people would finally be able to live in a democratic society and end rule by a single man. There was a moment when that dream was realized, but the emergence of Putin and a active booming economy has altered the situation. Russia is not a dictatorship, but the old standby attitude that a strong man leading the nation still appears a strong attraction to many Russians.


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Registration is now open for SCALE 9X — register now by clicking on the winking penguin.
More times than not, Ken Starks — who pens the Blog of Helios — nails it, and his most recent item is quite possibly Exhibit A to that rule. In his latest submission, Ken responds adequately to a critic who "said that [the HeliOS Project] had wasted a computer on kids that were far too young to either appreciate the technology or use it efficiently."
Ken's blog takes the argument and slices and dices it in such a way that, if it were a Ronco product, you'd find it being advertised on late-night television.
But wait, there's more. I'll let Ken tell the story, from his blog. Ken writes:
"Skip Guenter and I do week-long computer labs during summer vacation. The kids range from 4th to 6th grade. When I first intro the class. I walk among the seated children and then I point to one of them and I say:
" 'You are going to be the first person to walk on Mars.'
"I point to another and state:
" 'You are going to discover an herbal compound that cures diabetes.'
"And to a third child I point and say:
" 'You are going to invent the nano technology that reverses blindness.'
"Then I make sure that they understand one thing. Unless they embrace and learn about the machines in front of them, none of that is likely to happen."
Amen to that, Ken.
Also, on the issue of age, there is my own experience. I started with GNU/Linux and FOSS very late — 48 to be exact, five years ago, and I've told that story here ad nauseum. However, thanks to the miracle of being my offspring (it's a miracle to me, anyway, that she's my girl), my daughter Mimi has grown up with FOSS for pretty much her entire life.
Her introduction to computers and their use, then, has always involved a high degree of FOSS exposure, and with this exposure comes a better understanding of how software works and a clearer knowledge of how software should be available to the public. It has been interesting to watch her grow along with the Free Software and Open Source philosophies; not to mention the snapshots along the way, like learning about how to install Debian at 8 under her Dad's watchful eye, or her enthusiasm today for GIMP and other programs that allow her to develop and expand her passion for drawing.
With her understanding of how the digital world works and inheriting her Dad's affinity for implementing Free Software and the Open Source paradigm, Mimi can usually be found with me at various Linux expos and shows. Not only this, she can also be found with her friends — Malakai and Saskia Wade — giving talks at expos like SCALE and the Utah Open Source Conference about "Girls in FOSS."
[As an aside: Mimi is now an Ubuntu user, in what her Fedora-using Dad hopes will be just a passing rebellious phase. Or not. But rather than rend my garment and wail skyward, "I have no daughter!" I would prefer to be proud of her beyond words for trying a variety of distros and settling on one that works for her. That's my girl.]
Back to the art, though: Mimi has developed an artesian depth of artistic talent, and my eternal gratitude goes to Bill Kendrick and the developers of Tux Paint for planting the seed of artistic abilities with that consistently outstanding program. Tux Paint and this household, digitally speaking, go way back, and Kendrick's and his team's efforts on all the software they write make a huge impact on the lives of those who use it.
This same "huge impact" can be claimed by a wide range of FOSS programs as well — substitute $FOSS_PROGRAM for "Tux Paint" and there are a wide variety of FOSS programs that have made their mark on the computer-using world, all for the better.
Which brings us back to Ken and Skip and the summer computer labs: One kid in that room may be the one who first steps on Mars. One may be the one who develops the technology to allow the blind to see. But also, they may not be the ones accomplishing those feats, and that's OK. At the very least — at the absolute least — kids learning about and using FOSS will grow up to be average adults with a better understanding of how hardware and software work and a clearer picture of how hardware and software should be made available to the public.
(Fedora ambassador Larry Cafiero runs Redwood Digital Research in Felton, California, and is an associate member of the Free Software Foundation.)


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Whether you're greeting trick-or-treaters at the door or taking cookies to a Halloween party, get into the fun of the season with these "not-too-scary" Halloween treat recipes.
Mummified Candy-Corn CakeThis festive candy corn-colored cake is sure to impress your Halloween guests.
Deserted Graveyard CakePrepare this decadent, chocolate-frosted cake for a festive Halloween dessert.
Halloween Cookie Pops
Wafers and vanilla crème cookies dipped into candy melts create these Halloween-inspired cookie pops!
Decorate Store-Bought Pumpkin Pies
Turn store-bought pumpkin pies into spooky jack o'lanterns with this creative, time-saving tip.
Spooky Candy-Coated ApplesDipping apples in white candy melts gives them a ghostly apperance perfect for your Halloween party.
Haunted Chocolate BarkDecorate homemade chocolate bark with gummy worms, Kit Kat bars, candy corn, and more to make these festive treats.
Chocolate Halloween Cutout CookiesBake a batch of these delicious Halloween cookies for your family, and bake a second batch to give away. Make sure to decorate the cookies well in advance so the icing can fully set before the cookies are boxed up to give.
Tombstone CookiesUse these chocolate-speckled cookies as accents for Dark Chocolate Graveyard Pots de Crème, or enjoy them alone as a Halloween snack.
Crème-Filled Chocolate Sandwich CookiesAdults deserve a Halloween treat too. Just stir in a little bourbon or rum into the filling for a fun touch to a festive cookie.
Blackberry Jam Bar CookiesIf you're not in the Halloween spirit, skip the trinkets and focus on the flavor of these fruity, sweet bar cookies. The pantry-friendly ingredient list means that you can get started right away.
Caramel Peanut Popcorn Snack MixThere's no trick to this treat. All you need is 30 minutes to make this scary-good mix for a Halloween party or your next movie night.
Bittersweet Chocolate CookiesGingerbread cutters work if you're making skeletons. You can also use 2 1/2-inch cat or bat cutters. Look for meringue powder at craft stores or in the craft section of some big-box retailers.
Witchy CookiesSave time by using refrigerated sugar-cookie dough to make these spooky witch cookies. Use green food coloring and cocoa to dye the dough green and brown then decorate with brown icing and mini chocolate candies.
Chocolate Apple Eyeballs
Simple dipped apples become creepy eyeballs when decorated with fondant, icing, and a miniature chocolate cookie.
Owl CookiesTrace an owl-shaped pattern on heavy paper or lightweight cardboard, or use cookie cutters in any shape. Then decorate with candy corn and mini chocolate chips.
Molasses-Spice CracklesThe "crackly" texture of those brown sugar cookies comes from dipping the balls of cookie dough in granulated sugar before baking.
Pumpkin FudgeCelebrate the harvest season with this twist on traditional chocolate fudge. These sweet little squares feature canned pumpkin, white chocolate, and marshmallow crème.
Cocoa-Cinnamon Bat CookiesCookies get a new theme thanks to a bat-shaped cookie cutter and a little work with royal icing. If you make your bats all white, use mini chocolate chips to make the eyes.
Bite-size Honey Popcorn BallsThese miniature popcorn balls, held together with caramelized honey, are just the right size for snacking.
Mickey Mouse Dipped Apples
JK Denim shows us how to make Mickey Mouse-inspired chocolate apples just in time for Halloween.
Butterscotch CaramelsWe highly recommend wrapping these silky-sweet candies individually because the unwrapping will slow you down and keep you from popping too many in your mouth.
Coconut HaystacksIt's hard to beat a three-ingredient treat with a flakiness that resembles a Butterfinger candy bar. You don't need a candy thermometer for these chocolates–just be careful when you're melting the chocolate so it won't burn.
Bat Cupcakes
Learn how to make scary-good bat cupcakes using chocolate cookie pieces and frosting.
Chocolate Spiderweb CookiesUse a zip-top plastic bag with a small hole snipped in the corner to pipe the frosting onto the cookies. Then pull a wooden pick through the frosting to make a spider's web.
Harvest Moon LollipopsThese "MoonPies on a stick" make a perfect party project for kids. Or, arrange the lollipops in a container filled with florist foam for an impressive centerpiece.
Transylvanian TrufflesAt just a quarter a pop, these decadent and rich chocolate truffles will be the hit of your Halloween gathering. Decorate with mini Halloween candies or roll in toasted nuts, cocoa powder, or powdered sugar.
Chocolate Ghost CakesHaunting (but not daunting) snack cakes get a makeover with ready-made white frosting.
Cinnamon-Cider Candied ApplesWash apples well to remove any waxy coating, and dry thoroughly before dipping them. Work quickly, but if the syrup begins to set, you can reheat it over low heat to liquefy.
Tangled Web Rice PopsFor a guaranteed hit, garnish these yummy treats with bug candies or sprinkles in Halloween shapes and colors.
Honey-Orange MarshmallowsThese beautifully spooky skewers feature homemade orange and brown marshmallows
White Meringue GhostsMeringue cookies make delicious and festive Halloween ornaments on a central tablescape. Use licorice string as a loop if you plan to hang the spooky treats.
Candy Corn Cookies
Those fancy Halloween slice-and-bake cookies are a breeze to make at home thanks to a little food coloring. And trust us, these candy corn cookies are infinitely more delicious than the Halloween candy they're inspired by (no offense if you like candy corn). Easy to make and absolutely adorable, these autumn-inspired treats are as perfect to send for the kids' school Halloween party as they are to bring to your own fall festivities. You can even prep the dough a few days in advance and refrigerate, so that baking off the candy corn cookies is a breeze on the day you plan to eat them. Just follow the recipe through step 3, and be sure to wrap the loaf pan tightly with a few layers of plastic wrap.
Pumpkin-Vanilla Ice Cream SandwichesInfused with decadent fall flavors, these unusual ice cream sandwiches are the perfect sweet treat to put you in the Halloween spirit.
White Chocolate 'Butterfinger' BarsThese quick and easy candy bars make a spooktacular homemade munchie for your Halloween party guests.
Jack-o'-Lantern Sugar CookiesToo cute to eat? BOO to that! We love these adorable Jack-o'-Lantern sugar cookies.
Mini Orange Creamsicle CupcakesNeed an instant crowd-pleaser? These mini cupcakes are the perfect sweet addition to your spooky soirée.
Chocolate-Cookie SpidersSimple chocolate cookies become spooky spiders for a hauntingly-good Halloween treat.
Candy Corn Chocolate CakesCreate a cake version of the popular Halloween candy by frosting wedges of rich chocolate cake with orange, yellow and white buttercream frosting to resemble pieces of candy corn.
Spooky Spiderweb CupcakesDon't worry about making the "webs" perfect...the more imperfect, the spookier the effect.
Pumpkin Cake with Little Ghosts
Don't let this creepy cake fool you, it's infused with hauntingly-good spices, rich pumpkin flavor, and a decadent chocolate drizzle. Even the little ghosts are edible!
- Oxmoor House
Flying Brooms
Skull Cookie Pops
A large Oreo and half of a miniature Oreo form the "skull" for these Day of the Dead-inspired cookie pops.
Peanut Butter-Chocolate Chunk BlondiesCreamy peanut butter meets vanilla extract and light brown sugar for a batch of decadent blondies you can't resist. Reese's Pieces add a nutty crunch and a festive touch.
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Hey guys I wanted to show you my Vader Suit which i have done a lot of work on. I normaly wear it my self but this time i asked a friend of mine to suit up so i could take the pics my self. We have almost the same build so it looks about the same on me.
I am now working on my Boba Fett ROTJ costume and hope i can get it to the same level as my Vader. Thanks for watching. Feel free to say anything you like.


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Q. My great-grandfather was a member of the Prussian Garde du Corps before 1884. Where can I learn more about the Garde and my great-grandfather's service?
A. First, you must make sure your ancestor really was part of the Prussian Garde du Corps, which began in 1740 as an elite cavalry unit and became the German emperor's bodyguard. If all stories about such service were true, elite units wouldn't be very elite. You'll need to be open to the possibility that your great-grandfather was in some other unit, in case his Garde membership is just a family story.


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By Tom Archdeacon
WAKEFIELD, Mass. — Too often, an Olympic dream for glory brings instead sexual abuse.
In the case of Middletown's Kayla Harrison, the No. 2 judo athlete in the world in her 78-kilo (172-pound) weight class, it will have brought both should she win gold — as she's favored to do — at the London Olympic Games.
Now 22 and living and training in Wakefield, Mass., Harrison was sexually abused from the time she was 13 to 16 by Daniel Doyle, her Centerville judo coach. Doyle is now serving a 10-year sentence in a federal prison.


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I've recently started work on my gauntlet kit ( Thanks to my new toy, I mean Dremel tool :D ) but the two bottom halfs seem to be a whole lot wider than the top halfs not to mention the fact that they look like they would fit a gorilla's arms !!
any advice on downsizing or reshaping would be greatly appreciated
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'Seven Psychopaths' Review
Matt had just typed out the title of his 'Seven Psychopaths' review, his byline, and the rating (seven -- no, make that eight --out of ten?) when his wife Melissa walked into the room.
"How was the movie?" she asked as she flopped down on the couch and flipped on the television.
"Good. Really good," Matt replied. "Interesting."
"Interesting? Why interesting?" Melissa said. She started flipping channels.
"It's about a writer who writes himself into his work. Colin Farrell plays this struggling screenwriter named Martin -- and the movie was written and directed by this guy, Martin McDonagh, who wrote that play we saw on Broadway with Christopher Walken in it."
"Right. That was weird."
"It was," he said, nodding. "Weird but good. So, anyway, Colin Farrell plays this writer named Martin. He's come up with a title he really likes for a screenplay -- 'Seven Psychopaths.' But that's all he has, the title. He doesn't even have the seven psychopaths. But then these people in his life -- or perhaps these characters he's invented -- are all revealed to be psychopaths, and he gets caught in the middle of this elaborate gangster-slash-revenge comedy with them involving a kidnapped dog."
Melissa yawned again. "A writer writing himself into his work? That sounds like a terrible idea."


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Does Rice's fall make a Hagel nomination less likely?
posted at 11:01 am on December 18, 2012 by Ed Morrissey
With Susan Rice tossed aside for the Secretary of State opening, The Hill reported on Sunday that Barack Obama might come under more pressure to find women for Cabinet openings. That may mean that Chuck Hagel won't get a seat at the table:
Susan Rice's decision to drop her bid for secretary of State could give other women a second look at senior positions in President Obama's second term cabinet.
The president is likely to want a cabinet that reflects the country's diversity and is made up of more than just white men, who appear to be the frontrunners for the top jobs at the Pentagon, State and Treasury.
The decision by Obama's ambassador to the United Nations to avoid a confirmation battle with Senate Republicans could prompt the White House to take a second look at officials such as former Undersecretary of Defense for Policy Michele Flournoy, who has been mentioned as a candidate to be the first female secretary of Defense.
That thought occurred to me as well. Hagel's nomination won't win him many accolades for bipartisanship, and the objections over some of Hagel's past comments from Jewish Democrats might make his confirmation unexpectedly bumpy. Why not choose Flournoy and get credit for a little bit of history at the same time?


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'The 18,000-or-so fans who show up for the game each will be issued a set of brownish foam rubber antlers of the sort normally (!) worn by devotees of the Manitoba Moose.'
Archives for April 2001
18,000 sets of antlers will greet Pens 'Moose'
Jagr likely to sit again Monday
'Jagr wouldn't say if he expects to play in Game 4 Wednesday.'
Penguins insist they're not relaxing with 2-0 lead
'They returned home last year with just such a lead and a chance to put away the Flyers without going back to Philadelphia, only to lose consecutive overtime games. They wouldn't win another game in the series.'
Sabres ready to cash in on post-season tickets
'It's estimated one playoff date at HSBC Arena brings in $1 million.'
Conspiracy theories surround Sabres-Penguins
'And hockey fans around Buffalo know the commissioner would never compromise the integrity of the Stanley Cup playoffs.'
Sabres-Pens Game 2 "Sharpening the Swords"
Martin Straka, the quiet leader of the Penguins' second line, performed far better in the second game than in the opener, chipping in two assists and going plus-three on the day.
'Penned' into a corner
'Buffalo is 0-15 in club history when losing the first two games of a playoff series. Only 17 teams in NHL history have come back from a two-game hole. Only two teams have overcome a 3-0 deficit, and it hasn't happened in more than a quarter century. So you might say that Game Three is particularly vital to their postseason survival. Reality says it does not look promising.'
Pens bent on not repeating last year's collapse
'"The general feeling is nothing's over," Mario Lemieux said. "It happened last year: we were up two-zip against Philly and they came back and beat us in the series. In the playoffs you're going to face some teams that are very desperate – like the Sabres on Monday. And we have to be ready to face the music every night. If not, we can get beat."'
Pens seem to enjoy winning without Jagr
'What we do know, however, is that the Pens are more than capable of winning without Jagr. In fact, they seem to relish it. They barely missed him after he got hurt in the final period of Game One, and they put together a solid, opportunistic effort in Game Two to take full command of this second-round series.'
Sabres look to minors to solve major problems on defense
'In a hurry, Doug Houda has gone from minor leaguer to precious commodity.'
Minus Jagr, Pens KO Zhitnik, McKee and win 3-1
'This game was a brutal hard hitting affair.'
Penguins 3, Sabres 1
'"Their defense were kind of running around because we had pressure on them," Ference said. "I was pretty wide-open, just tried to put it to the left-hand side of the net. I ended up flipping the shot, but it went off Patrick's back and in. That's the way you're going to score on a guy like Hasek, is getting those lucky bounces."'
Pens shuffle out of Buffalo up 2-0
'The hitting picked up on both sides as the game dragged on, and both were cautious while waiting for the other to make a critical mistake. That situation came as the Penguins and Sabres were locked in a 1-1 tie some eight minutes into the third period.'
Sabres have fallen and they're not getting up
'It's over.'
Sabres roughed up by Penguins
'In Saturday's Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals against the Buffalo Sabres, the Penguins got some unlikely muscle from Alexei Kovalev and Mario Lemieux to help deliver knockout blows.'


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So I was looking over some pictures on the reference CD. This one really stood out:
Is it just me, or does it look blue to you?
Maybe it's just the lighting...? This one sorta gives the appearence that it was blue too.
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Porter-Cable's new 390K 5-inch random orbit sander looks different because it is different. It is built around a new type of DC motor that Porter-Cable calls the EnduraTech. Besides not having brushes to replace, the motor has 71% fewer wear components, which should result in much longer tool life, according to the company. This DC motor also gives the sander more torque and a much shorter profile, much like the look and low-slung balance of pneumatic, random orbit sanders commonly used in manufacturing industries.
Feel is important in a tool that spends a lot of time in your hand. The squat design makes the sander a little harder to hold than taller models because there is no pronounced undercut in the body to wrap your fingers around, and the grip is fatter than most. This mainly affects lifting the tool, though it felt pretty comfortable while sanding. The rubberized surface on the top and sides helps keep a grip, especially for dusty hands.
There is a speed control dial at the rear left of the tool, but as a lefty, I couldn't reach it during use. I had a hard time turning off the center-mounted power switch, too, but at least the location of these controls kept me from accidentally turning off or changing the speed of the sander while working.
The sander has an 8-foot cord, which is nice but, in my opinion, you can never get that extension-cord connection far enough when sanding long boards. The tool also comes with a nice dust collection canister and small case.
In finishing out a custom house, I found the perfect opportunity to spend a lot of quality time with this new sander while finishing a staircase and constructing a hardwood deck. I started with the laminated bamboo treads, which involved a lot of flat prep work on hard material.
Beginning with 60 grit hook-and-loop paper, my first order of business was to address surface imperfections. The tool's lower center of gravity made it a snap to roll up on its edge and feather out any nicks or deep scratches, and then back to flat to blend them in. Unlike an older generation sander that I had along for comparison, I could not stall the pad's rotation or bog down the motor of this new unit. It is noticeably stronger, and I had to be really careful with the 60 grit so I didn't hog away too much material.
Besides having a bigger 3.5 amp motor, this new sander has an electronic feedback motor control that adds more juice when the tool is under load so it maintains its set speed. In fact, the motor is so strong that I ran into a new problem: The sander would move the workpiece, vibrating it under hard pressure. After moving through successive grits, I noticed the dreaded swirl marks after the 220 grit finishing. I determined it was because the sander moved the stair tread. On subsequent pieces, I achieved the same good material removal with better control by starting with a much finer grit. Although the paper didn't last as long as the coarser type, I preferred the control it provided. For aggressive stock removal or work with light pieces with this unit, I recommend securely holding down the wood. When I sanded 400 square feet of tigerwood for the master bedroom deck, I had such no problems because the boards were already installed.
With the stair treads off to the finisher, it was on to the handrails and stringers built from reclaimed teak. They were already installed, so this was a good test of the sander's maneuverability and control. Sanding materials in-place can be tricky, and to accomplish this effectively, I found the variable speed feature invaluable. Speed can be modulated from 7,000 to 12,000 orbits per minute. At higher speeds, it is easy to cover a lot of area fast, but the centrifugal force of the rapidly spinning motor made it fatiguing to rotate around contoured surfaces.
The short head provides a lot less leverage than taller sanders against this gyroscopic force, but it does offer a real reach advantage on installed handrails. Since I needed to maintain the edge profiles and didn't want to sand it all by hand, reducing the speed made all the difference. I used 220 grit and slowed the sander all the way down to get great control.
Again, I rolled the sander on edge and used just the very outside of the pad for accuracy. The slower speed made it a snap to control material removal and dress up chatter marks left by the shaper, while keeping a nice looking radius. At low speed, I also found it easy to just break the 90-degree edges consistently with a quick, light pass.
A porous plastic canister at the back of the sander handles dust collection. It clicks into place with a quarter-turn locking pin–much better that the older, slide-on style, which constantly vibrates off. The filter was pretty effective at collecting dust when the sanding pad was fully down on flat surfaces, but it let a lot of dust fly when used on board edges and rounded profiles, like most sanders.
At slower speeds with the motor moving less air, the dust collection also is less effective. During some indoor work, I connected a vacuum hose to the sander's dust port and had good results. The hose slid on snugly and stayed attached as I moved all over the work. There are connections for 1- and 1-1/2-inch hoses.
The Verdict
Overall, the new Porter-Cable sander is a nice unit. Once you've experienced the stronger motor, it's a must-have, and the variable speed feature adds a lot of control and versatility. At 21/4-inches shorter than the older models, this unit is compact enough to fit in some tighter spaces. A little less leverage to rotate the tool is a small price to pay for this access, in my opinion. I also appreciate the electronic motor brake that stops the pad very quickly, so you don't have to wait to set it down on your workpiece. I do wish it had a more defined finger grip. This sander is also available with a PSA pad under a different model number.
390K sander
Price: $129
Eric Leoni is a freelance writer and craftsman in Boulder, Colo.


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Monday July 23rd, 2012 4:23pm
Major League Lacrosse (MLL), the premier professional outdoor lacrosse league, has announced its weekly award winners following this past weekend's action. Long Island Lizards attack Matt Danowski was named the Offensive Player of the Week, Boston Cannons defenseman Ryan McClay was named the Defensive Player of the Week and Boston Cannons Attack Max Quinzani was honored as the Rookie of the Week.
Danowski was named the Offensive Player of the Week, after scoring 8 points on 3 goals and 5 assist during a 16-11 victory over the Toronto Nationals. The win clinch a spot for the Lizards at MLL Championship Weekend presented by Warrior, for the Lizards on Annapolis August 21st and 22nd in Annapolis, Maryland. Danowski's points came at crucial moments of the game, as he helped the Lizards go on 12-2 run in route to the victory.
"I got a lot of points in transition," says Danowski. "You don't get 5 assists without guys finishing their passes. So we were shooting the ball well. The reason I get those points is because the people around me are playing really well. It was definitely a team effort."
Danowski also helped his teammate Tim Goettelmann break Major league Lacrosse's all-time goals scored record. He assisted Goettelmann on both the record tying and breaking goals late in the 4th quarter.
"He was really excited and all of the guys were pumped for him. I was going to get him that one inside no matter what," says Danowski about the record breaking goal. "As soon as I got it, I was going to throw it to him. So Timmy did a nice little back door cut to catch and finish. I was really happy to see him get it in front of all of his family and friends from Long island."
Ryan McClay was named the Defensive Player of the Week for his unyielding effort in a 16-5 victory over the Denver Outlaws. The win secured the Cannons as the Major League Lacrosse regular season champions and will give them the first seed at Championship Weekend presented by Warrior. McClay helped the Cannons defense hold one of the league's top offenses to just 5 goals, the lowest goal total, for any team in a single game during the 2010 regular season. He credits good play by goalie Kip Turner for much of the defenses success, who had 17 saves on the night.
"Kip playing well allowed us to play a little bit more aggressively," says McClay. "We were getting all over their hands and flying around the field. When the ball was on the ground, there were 2 or 3 Cannons guys trying to come up with it. That's the key to success in the defensive end."
McClay scooped up a game high 9 groundballs. He also tallied his first goal of the season, 3 minutes into the third quarter. It was just his fifth goal of his 7-year career.
"That felt good," says McClay about scoring the goal. "I usually look to pass the ball to guys who know how to shoot, when I do take the ball over the midline. I looked at every possible person to pass the ball to on that play. No one ended up sliding to me, so I just figured I'd shoot it."
McClay's personal life has been through a bit of a roller coaster ride as of late. His effort comes just one week after he helped Team USA win the gold medal at the Federation of InternationalLacrosse World Championship, in Manchester England. While in England, McClay celebrated the birth of his first child, who was born back at home during the games.
"It's been pretty hectic. It's been a pretty crazy 2 weeks." says McClay. "A lot of travel, not getting as much sleeps as I usually do, with the baby being home. It's been crazy and it will be something I will never forget."
His teammate, Max Quinzani was named the Rookie of the Week in the victory. He tallied 3 goals and an assist in the victory.
"Max is a very smart player," says Cannons head coach Bill Daye. "Max had three great goals, he had a couple of assists and that's the kind of play we need from him."
The former Duke star was the third pick in the 2010 Major League Lacrosse draft by the Boston Cannons. Just 6 games into his professional career, he has scored 10 goals and 5 assists. He leads all rookies in goals scored this season.
"That's why we drafted him," says Daye. "He is a great off ball player and he finishes it. That's what he did at Duke and that's what we expect of him here."


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Heat Illness Prevention
Our typical sizzling summer has officially begun and temperatures are rising across the nation. My thermostat isn't reading as hot as some places like southern California (currently 114 degrees), but it's still pretty toasty outside.
As is normal for this time of year, lots of kids are going to be playing outside - whether at sports, in the pool or just running around. They more than likely are not going to be thinking about heat illnesses and sunburn, but parents should be.
The types of heat illnesses kids (and adults) can face are heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heatstroke.
Heatstroke is the most severe and can lead to brain damage or even death.
When heatstroke occurs, the body has lost its ability to regulate its own temperature.
When children are involved in extreme physical exertion such as playing sports in the hotter part of the day or are wearing clothes that do not breathe, body temperatures can rise as high as 106 degrees. If a child is left or trapped in a car on a hot day, temperatures can reach 125 degrees in 20 minutes. On a very hot day, temperatures can turn deadly much quicker.
If your child has been playing outside and shows any of these symptoms-it's best to call 911 immediately.
- Flushed, hot, dry skin with no sweating
- Temperature of 105 F (40.6 C) or higher
- Severe, throbbing headache
- Weakness, dizziness, or confusion
- Sluggishness or fatigue
- Seizure
- Decreased responsiveness
- Loss of consciousness
While waiting for help:
- Get your child indoors or into the shade
- Undress your child and sponge or douse him or her with cool water
- Do NOT give him or her fluids
Heat cramps are another heat-related illness. They are typically short in length but very painful. They can happen in the legs, arms, or abdomen while exercising in extreme heat. The body loses salts and fluids through sweating and the low level of salts causes the muscles to contract. Kids are particularly vulnerable to heat cramps when they haven't been drinking enough fluids to replace what has been lost. While heat cramps can be very painful, they are not usually serious. If your child experiences heat cramps, move them into the shade or inside an air-conditioned area. You can give them fluids and massage the area that is cramping. Make sure they rest for a while.
Heat exhaustion is more dangerous than heat cramps but can also be caused by not drinking enough fluids. Some of the symptoms include:
- Dehydration
- Fatigue
- Weakness
- Clammy skin
- Headache
- Nausea and/or vomiting
- Hyperventilation (rapid breathing)
- Irritability
If you think your child is suffering from heat exhaustion:
- Bring your child indoors or into the shade.
- Loosen or remove your child's clothing.
- Encourage your child to eat and drink.
- Give your child a bath in cool (not cold) water.
- Call your doctor for further advice. If your child is too exhausted or ill to eat or drink, intravenous (IV) fluids may be necessary.
If left untreated, heat exhaustion may escalate into heatstroke, which can be fatal.
If you live in one of the states that get really hot in the summer and friends or family members visit from a state that typically doesnt, be sure and pay special attention to them when they are outside. It takes time to acclimate to hotter climates and particularly when youre not used to them.
Summer is a great time for relaxing and enjoying the out of doors, just make sure that your child has plenty of fluids to drink and doesnt overdue it in the heat.
Source: Steven Dowshen MD, http://kidshealth.org/parent/firstaid_safe/emergencies/heat.html#
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This is probably a really dumb question but when buying a text book to use for a class do I also need the cd that comes seperately? I see on Amazon that these are way more expensive than the books! Are there any good beginner textbooks that come in a package with everything you need including teacher guide? Also are the books photocopyable?
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I like it.... but I don't understand it all too well
Um, the newspaper is missing. I believe a newspaper is black and white and read all over as well.
I bet that penguin is still fighting the Cold War.
I don't get it.
I don't get the reference for this one.
funny, but the joke would have carried better if their outfits were in color.
also go capitalism of communism
Congrats Omnitarian! Great to see you get some well-deserved love at Woot. :D
The black and white part is from a common joke. The red part indicates that they are communists.
Saw this sideart on Teefury last week. Seemed like a lot of people were interested...if there were someway to contact them and get them here it might sell more!
That tip is free Woot. Cause I like you.
Lurntospel wrote:I like it.... but I don't understand it all too well
All those animals are black and white. And they are wearing communist hats thus they are "red"
They're all black and white animals. Plus, they're communist...
Didn't the U.S. recently bust some Russian spies living secret lives? Perhaps the greatest threat is still at large-- IN THE ZOOS!
Sweet. What's that -- 3 prints in 2 weeks? Wow!
"What's black and white and red all over?" A NEWSPAPERHURRR, etc. etc.
PS: I do love this shirt.
Isn't there supposed to be a blender in the mix?
I'm thinking that bird looks a lot more like a magpie than a raven...
That's some serious equipment the penguin is carrying...
If I didn't already know the joke that an embarrassed zebra's "black and white and red all over" then I would think that the animal on the right is like Hobbes, or something, after he got into a fight and got his nose punched hard, maybe.
There is no "I", there is only "we"!
The best part is definitely the all-too-serious penguin with the gun. I think I would buy the shirt if he was the only thing on it.
I, for one, am deeply offended by this shirt.
Also: It is a magpie
Xihix wrote:The black and white part is from a common joke. The red part indicates that they are communists.
The red is part of the joke too. You probably already know that though. There are also like 10 different punchlines for that joke. I also first saw this as Teefury side-art. I think it's really clever, but I'm not sure if I want to buy it or not. I'm not exactly rolling in money.
First they got our dinosaurs, now they've gotten our bi-color animals! D:
Comrade Omni... I see you have defected over to that state with the many, many lakes. You make me sad to hear that, but happy to see you make this shirt!
In Soviet Russia, t-shirt buys you
Question: What's black and white and red all over?
Answer: "Russian Winter, broken hearts, cold winds in the dark."
omnitarian wrote:I, for one, am deeply offended by this shirt.
Also: It is a magpie
Nice I thought so
I'll PM you my bank address for my share of the Woot money.
Please to God don't sellout when I wake up.
CarnivalNights wrote:Please to God don't sellout when I wake up.
Why can't you just buy it now?
kc6201 wrote:Why can't you just buy it now?
Lazy and ready to sleep.
Nice, glad to see this one here! :D
I minored in poli sci, and I dont get it either.
The animals are all black and white, but they're red cause they're commies!!!! haha statin' the obvious, but i love this shirt!
aoviss wrote:I minored in poli sci, and I dont get it either.
This post is full of puzzles and labyrinths.
Do they represent specific communist leaders? The one on the right (skunk) reminds me of Brezhnev.
Castro - Bay of Pigs perhaps?
In that company, I'd expect Mao to be third, but I don't get the bird (he did kill a lot of sparrows) - anyone?
Then there's Moses the Raven from Orwell's _Animal Farm_ - okay, I'm totally confused and must go to bed.
I sent a email to my brother, who knows much more than I do about such things...
edit: When I went to bed, I was thinking that maybe the one one the left was a zebra's body with a pig's nose, but I see a lot of you say it's just a zebra. I don't think the head looks like a zebra's, but maybe that's how a zebra came out when Omnitarian anthropormorphized it. Also, the cap with the star - that's Chinese Red Army, right?
what is black and white and red all over?
a commie zebra! (or penguin or skunk or raven...i guess) hahaha...
CarnivalNights wrote:Lazy and ready to sleep.
And this is how the Cold War was won by the USA...
The magpie is the best part. It looks like its about to open a miniscule can of whoop A$$.
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Ok I find it and just be chance it was here....
here is the link to the thread http://www.thedentedhelmet.com/showt...mal+detonators
Incase it doesnt open do a search titled" Stainless Steel Thermal Detonator "
Hope this helps and opened
what would I do without you lopero
You know, I've just finished reading Triple Zero and I've been curious as to what the Verpine pistol and rifle look like. Does anyone have pics??
here's the wookieepedia link to the pistol:
here's the link to the sniper rifle (it's the one made by ram zerimar)
but, keep in mind, each one is individually crafted by hand. so, they could all look different.
Thank you kindly. I always pistured it with a sort of bell at the tip of the barrel for some unexplainable reason.
I have to admit that I prefer the rifle over the pistol but both are very nice.
Just remember though, they don't bounce!!! LOL!
Here's picture of a set of 3D modeled verpine shatter pistols for a game mod. Very well done too.
Whats the best way to paint the armor ...Do you use spray paint or what...yeah yeah forgive my noobness
i think most people use spray paint? some may use airbrush. i doubt anyone, or at least many, would use a brush or roller. im sure theres weathering tutorials here on tdh but, i know there are many on the mercs sites. layered weathering looks much better and more realistic than topical weathering.
i start by fine sanding the armor then i apply the primer. next i use an aluminum paint rather than silver as it's not as brilliant and beskar is supposed to be duller. next, i either use brush on latex or white toothpaste to mark out the damaged areas. but, not fully, only partially. these are the deep wounds. next, i spray a dull grey and add more latex or toothpaste ove the damaged areas. next, i apply the base color of the plates. then, if theres any markings, i tape them off and paint them. next step, wash off the latex or toothepaste exposing the paint chips, scratches etc... remember, beskar doesn't dent or gouge like durasteel rubbish armor. once dry, i either cover the entire plate in a water soluable/washable black paint and a llow to dry. then, i scvrub off what i want gone leaving behind carbon scoring or, i use use charcoal dust to apply carbon dust to the areas i want dirty. finally, i seal with 3-4 coats of clearcoat. either flat or high gloss depending on the needes of the characters armor.
Thanx Jaing
What color would u call skirata's armor or better yet anyone know where to find it...no luck today
Here is the Kal Skirata helmet I just finished today for my son's Ordo Skirata armor... the color is sand gold....
Great lid Jaing!!! Well done!
Excellent job
I've got to get me a cheap bucket...painted/weathered my armor today will post some pics later...It may not be the most accurate but hey Im enjoying it
thats what I got with just Khaki Color since there was no Sandy gold around me

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looks pretty good, but you need more paint chips
Yeah, I like it too. Though I agree, get some more mandalorian metal showing through it!!
Skirata has been one of my favorite characters since I began reading Karen's books. Would have liked to see the storyline continue. In reference to the concept art for him, I never have been able to envision him as Ed Harris except in size and stature. Facial features just don't seem to fit. Have contemplated doing a sketch of him myself. Never thought he wore a grey flight suit either. Maybe I missed that detail in the books. Also missed the part about the verpines resembling magnetic accelerators. Interesting concept.


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Langmeil Valley Floor Shiraz 2008
Syrah/Shiraz from Barossa Valley, Barossa, Australia
Winemaker's Notes
The Barossa Region is known for its viticulture and wine making. At its heart is the valley floor, a rich strip of land exposed to the driest conditions and home to some of the most select Shiraz vineyards of the area. The 'Valley Floor Shiraz', like other premium wines of the Barossa, is a regional blended wine. Grapes are sourced from specially selected vineyards across all the sub regions of the Barossa from a range of different aged vines, select parcels of which are then open fermented and basket pressed to make this classic example of honest, handmade Barossa Valley Shiraz. Enjoy now or over the next ten years.
Very deep crimson with purple hues. The nose has rich dark cherries, Satsuma plum and mulberry fruits jump out of the glass, mingling with fine milk chocolate, white pepper and cinnamon. Full-bodied, mouth filling with lovely plums and cherries carried with chocolate and vanillin American oak. Balancing off the sweet fruit is firm but fine tannin and sweet and briary spices.
A perfect match - richly flavored meats, game or mature cheddars.
Critical Acclaim
Australian Wine Companion - "Opaque purple-red; a luscious rich and ripe (but not overripe) medium- to full-bodied Barossa shiraz, the plum, blackberry and prune flavours augmented by well integrated mocha/vanilla oak. Screwcap."
Wine Enthusiast - "A terrific value in Barossa Shiraz, Langmeil's 2008 Valley Floor bottling features bold oak-fruit styling without ever seeming jammy. It's full-bodied but not unstructured, with mulberries and toasted coconut upfront yet a fresh, savory finish framed by dusty tannins.
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International Wine Cellar - "Bright ruby. Spicy cherry and black raspberry on the nose, with complicating notes of incense and dried rose. Sappy and expansive, offering lively red and dark berry flavors and a late note of white pepper. Packs a lot of flavor into a lithe package and finishes with impressive clarity and spicy persistence."
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The land on which Langmeil Winery now stands was purchased by a 36 year old German blacksmith, Christian Auricht. He and his family arrived in South Australia in 1838 after emigrating from eastern-central Europe (Silesia) to escape religious persecution.
Christian planted his first acre of vines on the estate. The variety was Shiraz and the vines are still producing fruit today. Auricht's old vineyard is the source of Langmeil Winery's single vineyard Shiraz. This rare wine commemorates the pioneering spirit of the first settlers and, because of their willingness to endure so much hardship for the right to keep their faith, it has been named The Freedom 1843 Shiraz. The vineyard is believed to be one of the oldest known surviving Shiraz vineyards in the world (pictured here).
The property was purchased in 1996 by three local mates whose families have lived in the Barossa Valley for several generations: Richard Lindner, Carl Lindner and Chris Bitter. They restored the remaining old buildings and the village well and beautified the gardens. As a tribute to the early pioneers, the new owners refurbished the old winery and named it Langmeil, after the original village.
Langmeil's award winning premium range is internationally recognized and has contributed towards the winery being regarded as one of the top premium wine producers in Australia View all Langmeil Wines
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The Barossa zone consists of two sections - the Barossa Valley and the Eden Valley. Wines from the Eden Valley can be labelled Barossa or Barossa Valley.
Situated just a bit east of the large city of Adelaide, Barossa is Australia's wine headquarters. Mega producers are based here, boutique wineries call it home and a majority of the habitants claim their income on the wine industry. The valley is strewn with a series of hamlets, small towns spotted throughout the region.
Barossa ValleyBarossa is red-wine territory, with red grapes consisting of about two-thirds of the region's plantings. The reds, Shiraz in particular, are lauded for their rich, concentrated flavors and aging potential. Old vines of Shiraz and Grenache are popular, many up to 80 years old. The valley is home to some of the most famous vineyards of Australia - this is where the first Penfolds Grange was made. Whites are also found, mainly from the Semillon grape – these wines are as full-bodied as the reds although harder to find. Riesling and Chardonnay are also planted.
Eden ValleyRight next to Barossa Valley, but a bit higher in elevation, Eden Valley is an ideal neighbor. Many wineries source vineyards from both areas as the climate difference in Eden Valley leads to wines of a different character. Reds are still mainly Shiraz and Grenache, but the wines are often more restrained and less dense than those in the Barossa Valley. Whites are popular here too. Eden Valley Rieslings and Semillons are particularly excellent.
About AustraliaLike the United States, which is about the same size, Australia's winemaking regions are huddled into one or two pockets of the country. The state of South Australia, which produces about 60% of the country's wine, also has the most wineries and sub-regions, including McLaren Vale, Clare Valley, Coonawarra and Barossa Valley. New South Wales is home to the Hunter Valley, while the smaller, southern state of Victoria is best known for theYarra Valley. Head way west to the very large state of Western Australia and you'll find the tiny region of Margaret River at the southern tip.
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A mystery still remains concerning the extraordinary "compassion" shown by the Scottish government in releasing a mass murderer who was dying of cancer. Justice Secretary Jack Straw wrote letters to his counterpart in Scotland, Kenny MacAskill, which emphasized that it was in the UK's "overwhelming interests" not to exclude Abdelbaset al-Megrahi from any prisoner exchange program. Two years ago during discussions between the UK and Libya over oil, Straw noted that "wider negotiations are reaching a critical stage" and the name of the Lockerbie bomber entered discussions between the UK and Scotland.
The United Kingdom needs a thorough investigation into this matter. Was oil the driving point in securing the release of this two bit muderer or was concern about "compassion" for a dying man the reason? Of course, it would be interesting to uncover how many murderers over the past decade were released from a lifetime sentence due to "compassion" on the part of the government. There is something smelly in the ancient kingdom of Scotland.


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But don't you think going hand fishing in an alligator swamp would be a better idea for a vacation than Hi.??
he keeps coming back to work!
Quote he keeps coming back to work!are you sure about that ?seems like he's just been traveling between vacations ever since he got into the white house.


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'But have faith. The game will draw a respectable TV audience among Americans who may have already had their fill of lower-level college football games. And it will be a nice cold day for a really hot event. Let's snow, Buff-a-lo!'
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Fit Friday Recipe: Quick Chili with Ground Turkey, Spinach and Brown Rice
Fit Friday Recipes is a weekly series posted every Friday that provides you with a healthy recipe to try making during the weekend. Every recipe can be modified based on your fitness goals and taste preferences. It's the middle of a busy week and you're craving comfort food. Or maybe you're tired of eating chicken breasts, steaks […]Read more


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The Betrayal of Mystery
posted at 1:04 am on May 25, 2010 by Doctor Zero
Note: the following includes spoilers about the finale of Lost.
If you enjoyed the finale of Lost, I'm not writing this to challenge your taste. You have nothing to apologize for, or defend. There's nothing "wrong" with cherishing the fine acting and emotional resonance of its reunions and farewells. For my part, I loved the early years of Lost, which I would happily have declared the greatest television drama of all time, in the moment when Jack's season-ending "flashback" was shockingly revealed to be a flash-forward. I absolutely hate what the show degenerated into. I thought the plot of the finale was a stunning act of creative cowardice, which no amount of effort from the talented cast could redeem. I offer these thoughts as a memorial to what I thought Lost was trying to be, and a critique from someone fascinated by the art of storytelling.
The most common defense of the finale, along with the formless mass of random events and dead-end plotlines the series became, is the assertion that only the characters truly mattered. The plot was a bit of intellectual stage lighting, designed to illuminate them from various angles. Personally, I think both plot and characters are essential components of drama. Does anyone seriously think Lost would have been nearly as popular if it had followed the exact same characters, living humdrum lives in suburbia?
To excuse the empty "secrets" and arbitrary plot points of the show is tantamount to saying it only matters who the characters are, not what theydo. This is a profound contradiction of the philosophy expressed during the show. Much was said about the importance of making choices. The wizard Jacob explicitly states, in one of the last episodes, that his millennia-long existence has been shaped by his desire to give others a choice in determining their fates… but the characters, and the audience, are completely in the dark about the rules and consequences governing these choices. Powerful forces, like the Smoke Monster, operate by utterly arbitrary rules, revealed very late in the game. In other words, the choice being offered to our heroes is a blind choice… and how is that really a "choice" at all?
The audience was kept in the dark as much as the characters were. This was coupled with annoying prods from living plot devices like Eloise Hawking, who were inexplicably certain about various arcane matters. The central drama of the last season revolved around the Smoke Monster attempting to escape from the island… until he suddenly decides to destroy it instead. What made him think he would be able to accomplish this? What made anyone think his escape would destroy the world, beyond the assurances of completely mysterious characters who make no effort to explain what they mean?
There is little real dramatic tension in a contest with random rules and imaginary stakes. The early seasons of Lost were gripping because we embarked on a voyage of discovery with the characters, exploring the dangerous mystery of the island by torchlight. By the end, everyone was plodding back and forth across the bland expanse of that island, blind pawns in an ancient contest whose rules and outcomes they couldn't begin to understand. It might have passed for dreary existential humor in a bull session down at the college coffee shop: our only real choice in life is deciding whether we want to be white or black tokens in a game we'll never actually play! It's a poor excuse for storytelling, though, and I find it melancholy to watch good characters fumble through a bad story.
I've got no problem with sorcerers, demons, and magic caves as elements of a heroic fantasy. I do have a problem with a story that pretends to be something rational, only to drop such elements on the audience at the eleventh hour, to cover the embarrassing inability of the writers to finish what they started. Not even the most satisfied viewer of the Lost finale can pretend the show began with an honest confession that its puzzles were random and insoluble. A commitment was made to the fans, both implicitly through the scientific trappings of early episodes… and explicitly through interviews given by the producers… that it would all make sense in the end.
The show achieved its greatest popularity during the years when eager fans flooded chat rooms with theories about The Numbers, The Hatch, the island's fertility issues, the "sickness", the frozen donkey wheel, the "special" children, and countless other plot twists. If the producers had stated none of these riddles would ever be solved, most would be completely forgotten, and some would simply be dismissed as sorcery, those chat rooms would have turned into ghost towns overnight.
It's not merely a question of riddles left unanswered. The show lied to its viewers, repeatedly. Remember Juliet saying "it worked" after the atomic bomb went off, followed by the last season's opening shot of a submerged island in what appeared to be an alternate timeline? That wasn't some sort of clever misdirection. It was an outright lie. The reason everyone immediately rewinds The Sixth Sense after seeing it for the first time is that it plays fair. It shows the audience certain things, with complete honesty, and the audience misinterprets what it's seeing. It's the difference between pulling a quarter out of someone's ear with sleight of hand, versus knocking them unconscious and stuffing a coin in their earlobe. The kind of cheating indulged by the Lostwriters will cost them their feet, if they ever run afoul of the madwoman fromMisery.
What happened at the end of Lost is the betrayal of mystery. Storytelling requires a commitment of trust between author and audience. Lost squandered six years of that trust. None of the plot elements from the first two-thirds of the story had anything to do with its resolution. The end of the story came from out of left field, as if the Harry Potter series had ended with a cop shooting Voldemort dead. Sorry about all the fuss and bother, Harry. Guess that whole "Chosen One" thing was just a dead end. You were still a great character, though! Give our best to Ron and Hermione!
That final scene in the Church of the Non-Denominational Afterlife was touching, but it was almost a separate story from the ugly mess lurching to a halt between the endless commercial breaks. Jack's painful walk to his final resting place gave his character the dignity of a tragic, yet uplifting end. It matters that the reasons he died, along with everyone from unborn children to Dharma scientists and unlucky French explorers, were pulled from the creative oven half-baked. Too much of their collective story was left to our imaginations, and we aren't the ones getting paid millions by ABC Television to write this stuff.
The parts I don't mind scripting for myself are the wacky adventures of Hugo the White, as he teleports around the globe and tries to… subtly manipulate people into making the fateful journey to his mystic island. "Dude, you should totally catch that flight to Sydney. And, um… insist on an aisle seat, okay?"
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A piece of land to call your own: It's the American dream — and the aspiration that lured your ancestors to the United States, to the frontier, to the suburbs. Each time they bought, sold or claimed land, they left behind a genealogical paper trail.
The type and location of those records depends on who sold the property to your family. In public-land states, the federal government was the initial landowner. Some veterans or their heirs received acreage in the form of bounty-land warrants, particularly in Midwestern areas such as Ohio's Virginia Military District. After Congress passed the massive public land giveaway called the Homestead Act of 1862, westward-bound pioneers began to file applications, or claims, with the federal government's General Land Office. Settlers who stuck it out for five years and made improvements, such as digging wells and plowing fields, got to keep their 160-acre plots.


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The political situation in Lebanon remains unresolved and for some reason President Bush saw fit to make a statement about what is happening. President Emile Lahoud stepped down from his position since his term of office was over and asked the Lebanese army to handle things. Prime Minister Fouad Siniora said that was an illegal action since the "situation is secure as the army is maintaining security in the country." He argued that Lahoud was, in effect, creating a sense there was need for a state of emergency and argued that decision rested with the Cabinet, not the President. The opposition parties suggested that a neutral person take over as president for a two year term and the Siniora majority continue in office, but this was rejected by the majority. Siniora said he would keep parliament in session until they came up with a president. The outgoing president, Lahoud, commented: "No matter what (US president George W.)Bush says, this (Siniora's government) is unconstitutional and illegitimate. They know it."
Obviously, the situation is complex and there are times when the United States should simply mind its own business and allow other nations to deal with their own problems.


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A cloud of smoke marks the spot where the police bomb squad detonated a bag left at the finish line of the Boston Marathon during the one year anniversary of the 2013 Boston Marathon bombings. The Boston Police Department late on Tuesday reported that two backpacks were found near the race's finish line and were being inspected by the bomb squad. One of the bags was later detonated by the bomb squad after inspection, reported local media. (REUTERS/Brian Snyder)
Man in custody after two backpacks left near Boston Marathon finish line
On Tuesday evening -- the first anniversary of the Boston Marathon bombings -- Boston police evacuated Boylston Street near the marathon's usual finish line and took an unidentified man into custody after two suspicious backpacks were left lying on the street.
Shortly before the evacuation, local media posted video of a barefoot male wearing a black veil and a floppy black hat marching toward the marathon's finish line carrying a large, heavy-looking backpack while shouting, "Boston strong! Boston strong!"
"Boston strong" is, of course, the slogan popularized after last year's April 15 bombings at the marathon, which killed three people and wounded at least 260; the two bombs used in that attack were pressure cookers concealed in backpacks.
Earlier Tuesday, the finish line had been packed with mourners marking the anniversary of the attack.
But as of Tuesday evening, police had cleared the site to examine the backpacks.
The bomb squad was on the scene, and police asked the news media not to show live images of the backpacks, citing officer safety.
After investigating, Boston police decided to safely blow up the bags "for precautionary reasons," according to a statement made on the police's Twitter account.
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There are important issues in the world and there are unimportant issues in the world, but if you allow Arab nations to make that distinction the result is an impasse. Arab nations had planned on a sports event that would entail competition by athletes from various nations in the region, but there will be no sport competition due to the conflict over what to name the games. The Islamic Sports Federation called off the games that were to be held in Tehran when they discovered medals that would be awarded contestants had the name, 'Persian Gulf" on the back instead of Arabian Gulf. The Federation noted this critical issue of humankind had been discussed at an assembly meeting several months ago, but Iran had chosen to disregard the agreement. In turn, Iranian leaders insisted it was and is the "Persian Gulf."
Most probably the current conflict in Yemen in which Saudi Arabia is fighting Yemen rebels who are supplied by Iran is a factor in the childish dispute. Shiite Iranians already have banned pilgrims going to Makkah and Madinah because of activities by Saudi Arabian Sunni religious police who treat Iranians in an appalling manner.
Such is life in the Middle East. Israel's foreign minister recently operated with the mentality of a five year old and now Arab nations are attempting to prove themselves as childish as the Jews.


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Stream This Now: Savage Skulls' Caravan/Watching You EP Preview
It's out on Valentines Day via Sound Pellegrino, and it's quite possibly the best bit of ear lovin' you could ask to be gifted with on said holiday. "It" being Savage Skulls' brand new EP, Caravan / Watching You, which yes, features those two new tracks as well as a couple of fix ups and dubs to supplement the offering.
I don't want to say much more, in fact, if you want a large story on the release, you can hit this page here.
Or you can let the music do the rad talking as per below.
Beaston approved!
SAVAGE SKULLS 'Caravan / Watching You' EP preview by soundpellegrino
mp3: Oh Land - Sun of a Gun (Savage Skulls Remix)


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Is The Birth Control Pill Worth It?
After being told three times in the last two months by a gynecologist or otherwise vagina-related medical person that I should go on the pill, I decided to write a post on this ubiquitous pharmaceutical. My PA, MD, and med tech's heavy-handed suggestions to start taking hormonal contraception came as a surprise to me every time, especially because my visits to these people had absolutely nothing to do with potential babies. I think I actually made them slightly angry, or … Continue reading


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Discussion in 'Football, Baseball, and Hockey' started by detteam, Sep 30, 2009.
HQ: Wings in 7!! PF: Good call, HQ HQ: Thank u, mien liebschon's. PF: We love u, too. Next round? HQ: Wings in 6. BTW: nothing is funnier than watching a late game and trying to suppress ur screaming! On Stuarts goal I sounded like a puppy who stepped on a tack!!!!!!!!
I wish the Montreal Cannuckians hadn't blown that big lead in a game against the Washington Capitals early in the series. All things being the same, they would have ended this series already. I hope the Caps don't win game 7.
Woo hoooo. Montreal wins 2-1. HUGE upset! Wild finish. The Montreal goalie was super. Congrats Jammer!!
I didn't want to start a new thread for this but as a Lightning fan I am very excited about this: http://www.rawcharge.com/2010/5/25/1486639/steve-yzerman-to-be-introduced-as?ref=yahoo AP source: Steve Yzerman hired to be Lightning GM - NHL - Yahoo! Sports
Stevie Y is unproven at this. There is a risk factor.
I can only hope that he succeeds at this new endeavor and that when Holland retires, the job is Stevie Y's if he wants it. The world ain't right if #19 is getting paychecks with another team's logo on them.
Yeah. I hear you guys. He may fail like Alan Trammel did. But I'm glad he has the opportunity try.
Yzerman is brilliant.
And if Can. had loss the gold medal ?
No doubt. It would be sad to see him working for another franchise. You can't blame him, though, with two guys ahead of him in Detroit.
If only's and just's were candies and nuts then every day would be Erntedankfest
Du bist ein guter Mensch.
You're a good person? OK. Translate this: Hji.
Hji = Hyphenation and Justification Interval Source: 1 HJI Acronym/Abbreviation Meaning - What Does HJI Stand For? This just gave me a really good idea for a thread.
- If Can. had lost they/you would've kicked him out of the country. No GM Job.
Wings will sign a multi year deal to play at the JOE. The place is falling apart but the city doesn't have the money to fix it and the Wings want new, but cannot afford the bill for the whole thing. Sounds like a marriage made in heaven. Also, Illitch won't leave the city (yet) to play at the Palace.
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