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On Tap
Saturday, Aug 30, 2014 06:00 am
WHL exhibitions
The Memorial Cup champion Edmonton Oil Kings host their eighth annual pre-season invitational tournament this weekend at Go Auto Arena.
The participating Western Hockey League teams are the Red Deer Rebels, Medicine Hat Tigers, Swift Current Broncos, Saskatoon Blades, Prince George Cougars and Oil Kings.
Today�s exhibition games start at 11:30 a.m. (Red Deer vs. Prince George), 3 p.m. (Medicine Hat vs. Saskatoon) and 7 p.m. (Oil Kings vs. Swift Current).
Sunday�s game times are 11:30 a.m. Prince George vs. Medicine Hat), 3 p.m. (Swift Current vs. Red Deer) and 7 p.m. (Oil Kings vs. Saskatoon).
Fans watching the Oil Kings can have their picture taken with the Memorial and Ed Chynoweth cups.
Tickets are $10 at the door and one ticket grants admission to all three games per day.
A number of St. Albert Minor Hockey Association products are represented on the WHL teams, including netminders� Landon Bow (Swift Current, born 1995) and Pat Dea (Oil Kings, 1997), defencemen Ty Stanton (Medicine Hat, 1995), Tyler Dea (Saskatoon, 1995), Zack Gonek (Prince George, 1996) and Josh Mahura (Red Deer, 1998) and forward Tyler Mrkonjic (Prince George, 1996).
ASA Tier 3 men
GSE (Green Street Elite) and SV Spurs (formerly Arsenal) are representing the St. Albert Men�s Soccer League at the Alberta Soccer Association Tier 3 championship this weekend.
Today at 11 a.m. at the Edmonton Croatia Soccer Club, GSE plays the No. 1 Edmonton District Soccer Association team in the draw and the Spurs battle Calgary No. 1.
The nine-team tournament ends Monday with the medal finals at 9:30 a.m. at the ESA Complex.
Last year at Tier 3 provincials GSE was outscored 19-2 in three losses and in 2012 finished 1-3 at the Tier 4 provincials.
Tier 3 Mavericks
Mavericks 09 of the St. Albert Women�s Soccer League play their first match at the Alberta Soccer Association Tier 3 championship today against Calgary No. 2.
Start time is 11 a.m. at Fuhr Sports Park in Spruce Grove.
Sunday the Mavericks grace the ESA Complex pitch against the No. 1 and 2 Edmonton District Soccer Association teams at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.
Monday�s medal finals in the six-team tournament kick off at noon at the ESA Complex.
Last year the Mavericks placed fourth at Tier 3 provincials after winning Tier 4 bronze in 2012.

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A Minute With: Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe
By Mike Collett-White
LONDON (Reuters) - Daniel Radcliffe, 21, has spent nearly half his life as a movie star since he was first cast as Harry Potter a decade ago.
The Briton is now a multi-millionaire and famous the world over after the eight-movie series turned into one of the biggest film franchises in cinema history.
The Warner Bros. studio decided to make two films out of author J.K. Rowling's seventh and final Harry Potter Book "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows." Part 1 comes out on Friday and Part 2, in 3-D, will hit theatres in July, 2011.
Now shooting has ended on the series, Radcliffe is looking ahead to life beyond the wizarding world. He sat down with Reuters recently to talk about Deathly Hallows Part 1 and what is in store for him next.
Q: So, to get this one out of the way, you were quoted as saying recently that (co-star) Emma Watson was "a bit of an animal" in your kissing scene together. What did she have to say about that?
A: "When you're in this period of time when you do an interview and it's aired the next day, your quotes come back at you so quickly. On (TV show) Daybreak the other day ... Kate Garraway was interviewing me ... and she said 'Oh the kiss with Emma in this film, she's a bit of an animal, isn't she?' and I said 'yes', and then it was like I'd said it. Emma hit me on the arm as soon as we came off the red carpet (at the film premiere) and said 'What have you been saying to people about me?'."
Q: Some people found the sixth Harry Potter film (Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince) a little confusing, and Harry Potter 7 (Deathly Hallows Part 1) more straightforward. Would you agree?
A: "I loved five, but six is a hard film to make. Even though I think it's the most beautiful of all the films so far, it's also a really hard film to make because it is basically just a colossal amount of exposition that sets up number seven. Continued...


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Trek Bicycles has made tuning its suspensions just a few clicks away.
Trek Bicycle has now made a perfectly tuned ride available anywhere internet is available by launching an online 'calculator' that, when given the rider's bike, model year and weight (in pounds or kilograms), outputs the perfect suspension settings–including optimum air pressure (or spring weight for it coil-sprung bikes), rebound and compression settings–for the bike's fork and rear shock. It has been made to work on mobile, tablet and desktop devices. It is also available in nine different languages.
The calculator is accessible now at trekbikes.com/suspension.
"It's a must for anybody looking for the right suspension settings from bike shop mechanics to the rider who feels they need to make on-trail adjustments," said Trek Mountain Bike Brand Manager Michael Browne. "We want every rider to get the most out of their suspension and this is as indispensible a tool as there is."
This application provides data based upon Trek's original suspension fork and shock specifications and will initially launch with settings for Trek's 2011 and 2012 full suspension products. The calculator's database will be updated shortly with the appropriate settings for all Trek full-suspension bikes dating back to the 2009 model year.
This calculator could be a teaser of what's to come from Trek too…Roscoe 29er anyone?


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The trial of former Spencer County Judge-Executive David Jenkins is set to begin Thursday in Shelby County. Jenkins is charged with driving under the influence of alcohol.
In a lot of ways, the crippling effects of Huntington's Disease have taken 17-year-old Cody Goodlett prisoner. But last Wednesday, Goodlett, who lives in Little Mount with his mother, step-father and siblings, got to taste a bit of freedom that he hasn't experienced since his startling diagnosis in January 2008.
After reviewing the county's current zoning ordinance at the request of some local business owners, the fiscal court ultimately turned down a recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and is asking it to completely rework the ordinance as a whole.
The court tabled a recommendation of the commission during its April 4 meeting, but Judge-Executive Bill Karrer brought the issue off the table and suggested the court turn it down.
The recommendation was to delete one word from current regulations regarding businesses zoned B-1.
Law enforcement officials and a group of volunteers collecting trash discovered the remnants of nine abandoned, inactive methamphetamine labs along Spencer County roadways last week.
Spencer County Sheriff Buddy Stump said a volunteer group collecting trash along Overlook Road found one of the inactive labs, while a Bullitt County Sheriff's Deputy investigating a case found eight abandoned labs on the side of Whitfield Lane. The deputy reported them to the local sheriff's department, which handled the cleanup.
The Spencer County Fiscal Court approved a budget for the county clerk Monday night on its third try since passing an ordinance to implement a fee-pooling system for that office.
A proposed budget failed to get approval earlier this month by a vote of 2-3. One magistrate was absent from that meeting.
Magistrate David Goodlett, who voted against a budget that would have capped expenditures for deputies, assistants and other employees at $298,264 on April 4, said he reconsidered the matter and changed his mind.
On April 30 Spencer County residents will have an opportunity to toss unwanted or expired medicines – prescription or otherwise – safely and close to home through a nation-wide drug collection initiative sponsored by the United States Drug Enforcement Administration.
The following case was heard by a Spencer County Grand Jury:
Robert D. Ross, of Shady Lane in Shepherdsville, was indicted March 24 on two class D felony counts of first-degree wanton endangerment when, under circumstances manifesting extreme indifference to the value of human life, he wantonly engaged in conduct that created a substantial danger of death or serious physical injury to the occupants of 1170 Dogwood Circle, when he fired a handgun in the direction of the residence.
The following property transfers were recently collected from the Spencer County Clerk's Office:
Geraldine Simpson, Mount Eden to Jill Burgan Whitehouse, Ernest Whitehouse and Johnnie Saunders, Mount Eden, a tract of land near Ky. 636, as described in deed book 237 page 399, $13,200.
The Ray-Harris Company, LLC, Elizabethtown, to James C. Dowden and Marilyn Dowden, Fisherville, lot 28 of Fox Lair Subdivision, as described in deed book 237 page 408, $353,137.53.
The following civil case was heard in Spencer County Circuit Court Jan. 4, 2011, by Judge Donna Dutton:
Country Day Apartments v. Dutchess Price, eviction hearing, judgment in favor of the plantiff.
The following cases were heard in Spencer County District Court Jan. 7, 2011, by Judge Donna Dutton:
Norma L. Stone, speeding 10 miles over the speed limit, pled guilty, state traffic school, $143 court costs.
Sarah Fauber of Riversong Farm taught an SOS class on Becoming Gluten Free on April 9. There were eight attendees.
Shannon Depew, who has lived in Spencer County 7 1/2 years, attended the class to learn more about gluten free eating because she and her daughter have milk allergies. Even though they are doing much better, she suspects a wheat allergy also.
Gluten is a combination of proteins found in grains. Barley, wheat and rye specifically cause a reaction in people who are sensitive to gluten.
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Quarter Round Shoe - Dupont RealTouch Laminate
I am about to go buy the matching quarter round for the Dupont RealTouch Laminate I just installed. It is the Beech Block color. I was wondering if anyone had experience in working with this this type of molding and how easy it is to cut and how the ends look when cut. I am going to use it as shoe molding all around my flooring. I just want to know that the exposed ends near doorways and whatnot look ok.
You could either:
- Attempt to miter the corners and try to affixe them together
- Use regular solid wood Q-round and attempt to stain them to a color match of the flooring.
- Use real-wood Q-round and paint or stain it to match whatever the baseboard looks like.
I bought my laminate quarter round and end up not need to use any single one of it as the regular baseboard is enough to cover the gap.... may be you want to wait until you really need it.... also... match color is in fact a bit strange as your baseboard I assume is white... and quarter round is brown same color as the floor...
Actually, it doesn't look strange to install matching quarter round with the flooring.
In the past, I have thought that way too, but we installed laminate (Dupont Cherry) in a kitchen and it actually looked quite nice with the matching Dupont quarter round.
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Dear Mr Murdoch – a personal note from Queen's Roger Taylor
Rock band Queen's Roger Taylor is making his personal views on the current Murdoch-gate dramas publicly heard, and as would be natural from a highly accomplished songwriter/musician/singer, Taylor is doing it through his music.
Not the first time to face off against the Murdoch empire – when media mogul Rupert Murdoch made attempts to buy Manchester United football club in 1998 Taylor was identified as the mystery rock star who funded the club supporters in their attempts to block the sale, and historically helped them succeed – Taylor is voicing his opinion on current events by re- releasing his 1994 track, Dear Mr Murdoch, first heard on his 'Happiness' solo album
Taylor has revisited his original recording and made some 'subtle updates' to the track which goes up on YouTube today and should be available at iTunes early this week. For now, Taylor is saying no more on the subject, other than 'the original lyrics speak for themselves'.
Lyrics to Dear Mr. Murdoch 2011 (Roger Taylor)
Dear Mr. Murdoch, what have you done
With your news of the screws and your soaraway sun?
You sharpen our hatred
You've blunted our minds
We're drowning in nipples and bingo and sex crimes
How many time must they poke and they pry
Must they twist and lie?
Just to add to the grime they even screwed up the times
Love to kick their arse goodbye oh wouldn't i!
Dear Mr. Murdoch you play hard to see
But with your bare-arsed cheek you should be on page three
And dear Mr. Murdoch you're really the pits
Bad news is good business, you're the king of the tits
They stain all they touch, they're real woman haters
But we're on their trail
They go straight for the lowest common denominators
How could they fail? go straight to jail - (no bail)!
Dear Mr. Murdoch you're a powerful man
You control half our media whose lifeblood is scam
And dear Mr. Murdoch we're not so amused
Just line up the people whose lives they've abused
And dear Mr. Murdoch you come down from on high
You even bought up the air waves, you control all our sky
Dear Mr. Murdoch where are you coming from?
Getting so hard to tell if you're a yank, oz or pom
Dear Mr. Murdoch you're really the pits
Bad news is good business, you're the king of the tits
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California State University San Marcos' School of Education seeks a part time lecturer to teach EDUC/HD 380 - Applied Child and Youth Development. Course availability and schedule vary by semester and has both lecture and service learning components.
Minimum qualifications for the position include: a MA and experience working with children, adolescents, or both.
Preferred requirements for the position include: a Ph.D. or equivalent and recent experience making connections between developmental theories and children's lives.
Please submit a completed Faculty Application, a curriculum vita with three current references, and a letter of interest to email@example.com
Timeline: Review of applications is ongoing, the position will remain open until filled.
The university is particularly interested in applicants who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and a demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for under-represented groups.
CSUSM has been designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPISI) and was recently named one of the top 32 Colleges most friendly to junior faculty by the Collaborative on Academic Careers in Higher Education. Visit www.csusm.edu/facultyopportunities for more information.
California State University San Marcos is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status.
Successful hires must have degree information verified through official transcripts or degree-verification services.
An offer of employment may be contingent upon successful completion of background checks. Should the results of the background checks not be successful, any offer will be withdrawn and/or employment terminated. Falsification of information may also be cause for termination of employment, corrective action, or withdraw of offer of employment. The person holding this position is considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in the CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. An offer of employment is contingent upon execution of an Acknowledgement of Mandated Reporter Status and Legal Duty to Report Child Abuse and Neglect form. Signing the form is a prerequisite to employment and failure to sign will result in any offer of employment being withdrawn.


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The Complete Service involves the carrying out of a full detailed check of the working of your Cartier watch. A Complete Service is essential when a watch has not been checked for several years or when its mechanism no longer works properly (because the oils it contains have dried out or the case has received an impact, for example). It is also recommended once every five years.
Performed by a Cartier master watchmaker, it includes the following operations:
- the watch is totally disassembled;
- parts subject to wear and tear are replaced;
- the watch is checked for magnetization and, if necessary, demagnetized;
- the movement is restored;
- the movement is checked;
- the case and the bracelet (if made of metal) are polished;
- the watch is reassembled;
- the watch's rate and power reserve are checked for 48 hours, or for longer if necessary;
- the water-resistance is checked;
- the bracelet and clasp of the folding buckle are checked and adjusted.
If specific damaged parts (e.g., the dial, hands, glass, crown, metal bracelet, etc.) need to be replaced, these will only be changed and invoiced after you have given your authorization.
The intervention warranty for this service, which only covers the service carried out, is for 12 months.


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Check out the volume 4, February issue of our newsletter.
JAG1 (NM_000214.2) encodes the Jagged-1 protein, which is a ligand for the Notch receptor and is involved in cell differentiation and morphogenesis. JAG1 is located at 20p12.2 and is composed of 26 coding exons. Autosomal dominant mutations in the JAG1 gene are a leading cause of Alagille syndrome (AGS), a multisystem disorder with an estimated incidence of at least 1/70,000. Diagnostic criteria require three of the following five major features: cholestasis due to bile duct paucity, cardiac defect (often pulmonic stenosis or tetralogy of Fallot), anterior chamber defects of the eye (especially posterior embryotoxon), butterfly vertebrae or other skeletal abnormalities, and characteristic facial features. Most patients are diagnosed in infancy. Mortality is 10% with early deaths, due to cardiac or severe liver disease and late mortality from vascular accidents. Penetrance is high, but diagnosis may be complicated by the large proportion of de novo mutations (50-70%) and highly variable clinical expression even within the same family. Severity ranges from multisystem involvement with critical liver or cardiac disease, to isolated cardiac defects, to subclinical vertebral or facial changes.


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2013 Habana Works Earth Day Expo
It's that time of year again! Habana Outpost is gearing up to kick off another great season of good food and good times with the 2013 Habana Works Earth Day Expo! On Saturday, April 13th we'll be opening our doors … Continue reading
Free, Family Fun at Habana Outpost Block Party this Saturday, May 15th
Looking for something fun to do this Saturday with the whole family? Bring them to the 7th annual Block Party at Habana Outpost. This year we have expanded our kid's programming, check out the list of free events below. Jeremy … Continue reading


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Blue River Information Technology(IT) has decades of collective expertise in providing full scope enterprise architecture and engineering services to a wide array of customers. Blue River IT is a full service network/server infrastructure and architectural engineering company based in Arlington, Virginia. We assess, design, assemble, test and manage networks and data storage solutions. In addition, we offer specialty services that address some of the most demanding IT infrastructure challenges facing IT Executives and Managers today. Blue River IT Enterprise Architecture and Support services are provided by cleared, certified engineers and analysts in a broad array of IT disciplines.
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We have all become more aware of the impact businesses and people have on the environment, especially with regard to global warming. As a result, and with the support of our Board of Directors, we have now added environmental responsibility to our corporate mission.
In taking this step, PS is committing to work nationally to reduce our environmental footprint by developing a program that will:
- reduce fossil fuel usage wherever possible,
- reduce and/or control fossil fuel emissions wherever possible,
- improve all aspects of recycling,
- take any other action that could reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and
- educate employees, customers, vendors and other business partners in the role businesses can play in regard to environmental sustainability.
Our efforts so far:
- Created a national green team to coordinate our environmental activities.
- Added exhaust after treatment devices to our generators to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and configured others to operate on bio-diesel.
- Became a founding partner of the Ontario Green Screen Initiative and members of Reel Green BC.
- Updated all of our fluorescent fixtures and lamps so they are more energy efficient.
- Enhanced our recycling program.
- Installed programmable thermostats in all facilities to reduce energy waste outside of business hours.
- Have made electronic invoice delivery to clients a priority.
- Implemented a print-on-demand program utilizing recycled paper for all marketing and sales literature.
We know the road to being greener is a long one and this is just the beginning. At PS we are committed to reducing the impact we have on the environment and we will continue to improve our green practices.


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Salam guys.im trying to open warid member area since a month now and its not opening,i called helpline but they didnt gave me any reasonable explanation. So anyone having this problem or is it just me?
And any idea how to get thru this?
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Guide To Pride
Vancouver's progressive and diversity-friendly attitude goes on vibrant display at the annual Vancouver Pride Parade celebrations. What started as a courageous and peaceful protest in 1978 has become one of the most grandiose, spirited and outspoken celebrations of inclusivity and the freedom to love who you want, and to be who you are fiercely and openly.
Last year's Pride included more than 650,000 participants from all walks of life. This year is expected to be just as exciting. If you are interested in taking part in Vancouver's most visually thrilling and rainbow-bedecked spectacle of the year, plan to make it to this feel-good festival in 2017.
2017 Parade Events (Sunday, August 6th and week prior)
Through sparkling sun or sprinkling rain, the Vancouver Pride Parade and Festival paints the city with rainbow hues. Celebrating its 39th anniversary in 2017, the free and inclusive festival reflects the spirit of the LGBTQ2+ community and reminds us that Pride is for everyone. Pride's diverse events are united by the critical message that individual uniqueness should be celebrated.
Vancouver's Pride Week has plenty of events for those seeking to join the festivities, culminating in the Pride Parade on Sunday, August 6th. The days leading up to the parade and festival are usually packed with spectacular events that are officially part of the fabulous Pride fun. Although this year's events are yet to be announced, examples include the East Side Pride family friendly event in Grandview Park near Commercial Drive; Gay Day at Playland in the Pacific National Exhibition fairgrounds; Picnic in the Park at Stanley Park; Davie Street Dance Party for revellers right in the middle of the West End's Davie Street Village; and the Terry Wallace Memorial Breakfast honouring the Vancouver Pride Society's founder.
Community Celebrations
Naturally, the enthusiasm of Pride runs rampant throughout the city as unofficial celebrations take place in and around Vancouver. Visit the official Pride Society website to learn more about events such as evening cruises, cabaret shows, parties, BBQs, and much more.
The Main Events: The Parade & Festival (Sunday, August 6th)
Vancouver Pride events exude a sense of excitement and expectation leading up to the main event, the Pride Parade. Although this year's events have not been announced, this is what to expect based on previous years:
The parade route has recently been extended to central downtown, beginning on Robson Street at Thurlow Street, continuing through the West End (on Denman Street) to finish at the Sunset Beach Festival site.
There are approximately 150 parade entries -- floats, dancers, marching groups and more -- that make for a constant stream of entertainment along the three-hour route. Prepare to be wowed, amazed and inspired with sights such as four-foot-high headdresses, pink fire engines, more rainbow flags than you can count and signs conveying messages of hope and change. One of the most memorable parts of the parade are the costumes, which are so elaborate and outrageous that they make a feather boa and go-go boots look tame.
At 1:00 p.m. the levity is temporarily quieted for a traditional moment of silence as tribute to predecessors who fought for LGBTQ2+ equal rights, those who are no longer able to celebrate Pride, and LGBTQ2+ people around the world who remain in various states of oppression.
Just when you think that the celebration couldn't get any more jubilant, the parade is immediately followed by a giant waterfront bash - the Sunset Beach Festival. About 125,000 people gather on Sunset Beach to listen to live music, browse vendor booths, kick back in the beer garden, take in sparkling views of English Bay, swim in the ocean, and frolic in the festive atmosphere.
Where to Find Out More
Learn more about the Vancouver Pride Society
Follow the fabulousness on Twitter - @vancouverpride
Where to get tickets
Many Pride events are free (including the parade and Sunset Beach Festival). Little Sister's Book & Art Emporium, a famous bookseller in Davie Village specializing in LGBTQ2+ literature, provides sales for ticketed Pride events.
Where to stay
Vancouver has plenty of lodging. Click here for TAG-approved (Travel Alternatives Group) hotels that meet LGBTQ2+ standards and criteria.


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Ventura Views: A Photographic Exhibit
June 17 @ 11:00 am - June 18 @ 6:00 pm
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An event every day that begins at 11:00am, repeating until July 9, 2017
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A photographic exhibit featuring contemporary photography by Irme Rabel and Steve Dibblee and historical photos by Steve's father, Walt Dibblee. Opening night coincides with Arts & Eats – Saturday 5/20 6pm-8pm. Exhibit shows through July 9th.


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Tote Bag
Space Geodesicby Terry Fan
Our quality crafted Tote Bags are hand sewn in America using durable, yet lightweight, poly poplin fabric. All seams and stress points are double stitched for durability. Available in 13" x 13", 16" x 16" and 18" x 18" variations, the tote bags are washable, feature original artwork on both sides and a sturdy 1" wide cotton webbing strap for comfortably carrying over your shoulder.
Part of my "geodesic series", inspired by the geodesic domes of American systems theorist, inventor and futurist Buckminster Fuller.
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Saving bitrate vs. pleasing users : where is the break-even point in mobile video quality?
Song, Wei, Tjondronegoro, Dian W., & Docherty, Michael (2011) Saving bitrate vs. pleasing users : where is the break-even point in mobile video quality? In ACM Multimedia 2011, 28 November - 1 December 2011, Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort and Spa, Scottsdale, Arizona.
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This paper presents a comprehensive study to find the most efficient bitrate requirement to deliver mobile video that optimizes bandwidth, while at the same time maintains good user viewing experience. In the study, forty participants were asked to choose the lowest quality video that would still provide for a comfortable and long-term viewing experience, knowing that higher video quality is more expensive and bandwidth intensive. This paper proposes the lowest pleasing bitrates and corresponding encoding parameters for five different content types: cartoon, movie, music, news and sports. It also explores how the lowest pleasing quality is influenced by content type, image resolution, bitrate, and user gender, prior viewing experience, and preference. In addition, it analyzes the trajectory of users' progression while selecting the lowest pleasing quality. The findings reveal that the lowest bitrate requirement for a pleasing viewing experience is much higher than that of the lowest acceptable quality. Users' criteria for the lowest pleasing video quality are related to the video's content features, as well as its usage purpose and the user's personal preferences. These findings can provide video providers guidance on what quality they should offer to please mobile users.
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- Date: 07/09/2014 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
- Location: Storytime Room - Tempe Public Library
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Enjoy 2 hours of game time with other teens, every Wednesday afternoon from 4-6 pm. There are a variety of video and board games available. Fee: None. No Registration Required.


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There's nothing like a Jorgensen Cabaret Series event for sheer enjoyment and relaxation. It's the best entertainment around in a cozy nightclub setting with candlelit tables on the floor. Sandwiches, dessert, alcohol and other beverages are available for purchase.
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Grammy Award-winning pioneer of the four-mallet vibes technique, Gary Burton is one of jazz's most consistenly impressive figures. Together with his latest band, comprised of guitarist Julian Lage, bassist Scott Colley and drummer Antonio Sanchez, the New Gary Burton Quartet will inspire jazz lovers with music from their "superb second album" (NYT) Guided Tour.
Gary Burton, winner of the 2013 DownBeat Reader's Poll for Best Vibes Player, is in the news!


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Breast Lift After Babies (My Mommy Makeover)
After having my two children my body needed help (don't get me wrong I love my children) but no one tells you the after baby body doesn't always just "bounce" back mine after #2 only drooped!The best thing I did was meet with Dr. R after doing some research and talking with some friends his name just kept popping up. The visit with him was much better then I expected I wasn't... READ MORE
Bright Eyed and Bushy Tailed
I thought I was experiencing chronic fatigue but after tons of photos with my eyes half open I consulted with my Plastic surgeon who showed me alot of photos that I could related too. The single most facial rejuvenating thing I could do with little downtime! I took 10 days off work and only needed 5-6 days! Now my friends that thought I was crazy for thinking of this are jealous of how... READ MORE
Not a Gimmick - Bellevue, WA
I was skeptical of the promised thicker, longer and darker lashes but after 4 weeks I saw the longer now after 7 weeks I see the thicker and darker. I even have photos to prove it. Anyone unhappy with their eyelashes or tired of wearing mascara will love this... READ MORE
No More Waxing
I've been waxing for yrs and hated the grow out and the bumps after. I did alot of research after going twice (6 times each) to a mall laser office. I almost gave up on the process but met with my doctor and chanced it one more time. He offered a deal I couldn't go wrong with and it worked way better even after 4 times. I went 8 times for their package and I don't... READ MORE
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I didn't have a big nose problem my changes were merely for me, I am soooo pleased with my profile and the fact that no one knows that meets me any different. I look amazing and natural. I've sent all my friends to visit with my Dr. and two have already had surgery on their noses, they are just as happy as I am. I have learned that Dr. Rand no longer performs this... READ MORE
Patience is a Virtue - Bellevue, WA
After one treatment my skin felt soft and my husband couldn't compliment me enough, this is a guy who doesn't notice anything. I admit I have learned to repeat, repeat , repeat, but my skin specialist has helped me understand that we age and experience life everyday. No services stop time they only improve how you look like exercise if you stop exercising we all know what... READ MORE
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Dongguk Royal University Offers Exchange Program
President Seuck-Cheun Yoo, PhD, of Dongguk Royal University (DRU), Los Angeles, Calif. met with the President and Board of Directors of Dongguk University, Seoul, Korea, one of the largest medical schools in Korea, to celebrate the inauguration of a student exchange program.
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Acupuncturists Without Borders Returns to New Orleans
Acupuncturists Without Borders (AWB) has worked together with the Louisiana Medical Board and the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals in the recent passage of an emergency rule that will allow acupuncturists from out of state to return to Louisiana.
Between October 2005 and February 2006, AWB treated over 4,000 people with free community style acupuncture in Louisiana, including evacuees, first responders, relief workers, and others. Hundreds of people have contacted AWB since then, asking when or if they will return, and describing the extremely difficult ongoing conditions, emotionally, physically, and spiritually.
While some government agencies and other organizations are pulling out of Louisiana and the Gulf Coast, AWB is determined to go back and give people the help they need and want. AWB is setting up teams, the first of which will go to Louisiana in mid-June, and intend to send them for up to six months. The situation continues to be severe, with people experiencing post-traumatic stress disorder, along with associated conditions of fatigue, insomnia, anxiety and physical illnesses.
AWB is asking for assistance to support this effort. Funds are also needed to help support a new project to treat soldiers around the country upon their return from Iraq and Afghanistan, which will begin in the near future. It is asking people in the profession to join its Summer Pledge Drive, from June 1 through August 31. AWB's goal is to raise $500 and is currently looking for 100 practitioners to carry out this drive. It will be sending out pledge cards that can be given out to clients/patients explaining the drive and asking them to donate the equivalent of one treatment, or whatever they can afford.
Members of the profession are also donating money as well as their time. Some are donating 5 percent of their monthly net income, while others are pledging the equivalent of one treatment fee per month or donating $1 per client/patient for the duration of the pledge drive, or for longer. For more information, please email infoacuwithoutborders.org or call Sarah Tewhey at (505) 991-0112.
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drywall mud types
I usually use the premixed pails of mud but was wondering about the bags. They have a 20,40, and 90 minute setup bags available and others like all purpose. When do you use each type of mud? Will the 20 minute mud crack easier than the 90 minute or all purpose which takes 24 hours to dry? Just curious on these fast setting compounds and when to use which ones. Thanks
If you use fiberglass mesh tape, you should use the quick drying mud; not All-Purpose. Otherwise, all of the butt joints will crack. Depending on how much you have to tape, you can choose the appropriate drying time. Personally, I would use no less than the 45 minute mud. It will give you time to do allot of taping before it begins to harden. It is best to smooth it as much as possible, because it is difficult to sand after it hardens. Once the tape is bedded, then you can use All-Purpose on top of it. Use a Lite topper mud to finish the job.
Q: Will the 20 minute mud crack easier than the 90 minute or all purpose which takes 24 hours to dry?
A: No. Any of the Durabond muds are harder than the drywall. They won't crack easily. However, the All-Purpose mud will definitely crack on the butt joints with mesh tape, as I said.
Small hole patch that needs to be re-coated and sanded "asap": We use a 5 minute or a 15 minute dry-mix. Can be finished-off quickly.
Small dry-wall job: Let's say, we have a small basement renovation, and we have 3-4 tapers working on. We will use either a 45-minute (4 tapers) or a 90-minute (2 tapers). (4 tapers will fly-through/empty - a bucket of compound VERY quickly). By using a quick-set compound, we have been able to completely tape and finish (minus the sanding) basements in one day.
If we have alot of corner bead and soffits; we would use a 90 minute, because it takes longer to apply it all and "tie-in" the various areas.
In our Drywall trucks, we always keep a selection of 5 minute, all the way up to 90. Especially, this is the case in the winter-time, when ready-mixed buckets of compound will freeze.
So, in essence, the difference in using each compound is based on the time requirement needs.
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I like the fact that Botox injections really removed the wrinkles around my eyes. It wasn't painful it only looks that way because I bruised. It looks like I have a black eye, no amount of concealer hides the deep dark bruise.
This is the second time this has happened so I won't be doing it again. I know the bruising will fade away but last time it took 2 weeks and this bruise is darker. Hope you have better luck.


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Microsoft products also vulnerable to Mozilla flaw
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Popular Microsoft products may be vulnerable to a security weakness that is similar to one patched for Mozilla web browsers last week.
MSN Messenger and Word both support a feature that could give remote users access to functions that could be used launch applications on Windows computers, according to an alert from Secunia, which tracks software vulnerabilities.
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A Microsoft spokeswoman said the company is investigating the reports, but is not aware of any attacks using the vulnerabilities.
The applications both fail to restrict access to the "shell" URI (universal resource identifier), a feature that allows Windows users or software applications to launch programs associated with specific file extensions, such as .doc or .txt , said Danish security firm Secunia.
Hackers could launch programs associated with specific extensions using links embedded in Word documents or instant messages sent using MSN. However, the vulnerability does not allow attackers to pass instructions to the programs, which would allow more sophisticated attacks, Secunia said.
On Thursday, the Mozilla Foundation issued patches for a similar flaw in Windows versions of its web browsers, Firefox and Thunderbird, and the Mozilla Application Suite.
News of the Mozilla flaws came amid increasing interest in alternative web browsers after news broke about a number of serious security vulnerabilities in Microsoft's Internet Explorer Web browser that were being used in stealthy web-based attacks.
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On 2 July Microsoft released a software update that disables a Windows component called ADODB.Stream, which was used in web attacks, and promised more updates for Windows and Internet Explorer to address the security issues.
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In 1994, the Turf Center became a Southern States dealer. The addition of Southern States has made many more lawn care products available at lower prices. The addition also made available quality feeds for livestock, wild birds, horses, and pets. Check out the Turf Notes section of our web-page for a brief overview of our lawn care products and the Turf Feeds section for a brief overview of feeds available. Of course the best way to see what we carry is to stop by the store and take a look around, you never know what you might find!
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Bales still smoldering; owners believe cause of fire was arson
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho - Thousands of straw bales are still smoldering after catching fire Tuesday night at U Pick Red Barn in Idaho Falls.
More than 1,000 straw bales went up in flames. Nobody was hurt, but people could still smell it throughout the day Wednesday.
"It amazed me how quick that thing caught fire," said owner Preston Walker. "I never in a million years thought it could catch fire that quickly."
Walker saw his family's straw maze engulfed in just minutes -- minutes after closing the maze, looking for stragglers and going to bed.
"I actually jumped in my truck, didn't have time to put pants on, and ran out there," said Walker. "We started moving everything we could that was up against the maze."
They couldn't save a back hoe or the thousands of straw bales. The fire left the Walkers with more than $100,000 in damage.
"I have no doubt that somebody lit it on fire. There was no other way it could catch," said Walker.
That's something fire crews are still investigating, but Walker says he's convinced it was arson.
"Coincidentally, it was lit on fire in the corner that would've been the best option, with the way the winds were last night, to have everything spread as quickly as possible," said Walker.
In the meantime, U Pick Red Barn is still open to the public. The barn, pumpkin patches and corn fields were untouched. Even today, people were still picking pumpkins.
"Nothing stops me," said Barbara Hanoski, a customer. "With all of that smoke and everything, it just goes on."
The Walkers said they're hoping to move on too, but first they just want to know what exactly happened.
They're offering a $500 reward for anyone with information leading to the cause.
They're asking people contact the barn at (208) 523-7107 or 390-4101.
Fire crews said they expect the straw bales to continue to burn for the next two to three days.


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U.S. Law Restricting Foreign Ships Leads to Higher Gas Prices
When large container ships filled with bicycles and sleeper sofas leave China for the U.S., they don't stop in Hawaii to unload cargo bound for that state before continuing to Los Angeles or Seattle. Under a 93-year-old U.S. law, the Jones Act, only U.S.-made, U.S.-flagged ships can deliver goods between U.S. ports. If a Chinese ship stopped in Hawaii to drop-off cargo, and then picked up, say, a load of Hawaiian coffee, it could not unload that coffee in another U.S. port. Chinese-made goods to be sold in Hawaii are routinely unloaded on the West Coast, and then loaded back onto another U.S. ship for the 2,500 mile trip back to the island state.
Passed in 1920 by isolationist lawmakers, the act was meant to protect the nation's shipping industry from foreign competition and ensure the U.S. maintained a strong naval presence. For most of its existence it went largely unnoticed, and outside of wasting a lot of fuel and making products in Hawaii needlessly expensive, its impact on the broader U.S. economy was muted.
That's no longer true, as U.S. energy companies get squeezed by the act as they try to deliver record amounts of oil nationwide. By yearend the U.S. will produce about 8 million barrels of oil per day, up from an average of 6.5 million in 2012. Yet there are just 32 tankers and 42 barges eligible under the Jones Act to haul fuel along the U.S. Gulf Coast and East Coast, according to MJLF & Associates, a shipping brokerage in Connecticut. The fleet hasn't grown much in decades—before the oil boom there was less demand for the ships. And since foreign-made vessels can't make up the shortfall, shipping rates have soared.
Poten & Partners, a New York-based maritime consulting firm, estimates the average amount it costs to charter a Jones Act tanker is up 87 percent over the past year and a half, to a record of more than $85,000 a day. One such ship, the 616-foot American Phoenix, which can carry 339,000 barrels of oil, costs more than $100,000 a day. In 2012 a Koch Industries subsidiary leased it for a year at $50,000 a day. After renewing in June for another year, Koch then leased the ship to ExxonMobil for about double the rate it pays the ship's owner. "I'm still kicking myself," says Nickel van Reesema of Mid Ocean Marine, which owns 20 percent of the Phoenix.
Higher shipping costs contribute to higher gas prices in some parts of the country. In a November presentation to investors, Valero Energy, the largest refiner in the U.S., reported it costs $5 to $6 to ship a barrel of oil from the U.S. Gulf Coast to a refiner on the East Coast. It costs $2 to send that same barrel to Canada, since it can travel on a foreign ship at a much lower rate. "The Jones Act is nothing more than a giant tax on the U.S. consumer," says Fadel Gheit, an energy analyst at Oppenheimer. "I can take a barrel of gasoline across the Atlantic for one-third the cost of shipping it to New York from Houston."
Nationwide, there are 16 large oceangoing vessels on order with U.S. shipbuilders to meet the increased demand, plus hundreds of smaller ones, according to the American Maritime Partnership. But many won't be ready for a couple of years. And they're superexpensive. In November, Matson, which controls most of the shipping between Hawaii and the U.S. mainland, ordered two 850-foot ships—to be delivered in late 2018—from Aker Philadelphia Shipyard. Price: $209 million each. That's about five times what it would cost to build them in Asia, according to Drewry Maritime Research, a U.K.-based consulting firm, which calls the Jones Act an "increasingly expensive luxury."
Railroads have been among the biggest beneficiaries of the restrictions. Tanker rail cars haul more crude now than at any time since the days of John D. Rockefeller's Standard Oil. Trains moved 93,312 carloads of crude oil in the third quarter of 2013, according to the Association of American Railroads. That's 44 percent more than the same period a year ago and nearly 900 percent more than trains hauled in all of 2008.
Despite the complications the Jones Act creates, it's fiercely guarded by the powerful labor unions, shipbuilders, and defense contractors that benefit from it. Without the act, many U.S. shipyards would have a hard time staying in business, unable to compete with cheap foreign labor. Even the cash-rich oil industry has been unsuccessful trying to persuade Congress to dial it back. As a member of President Gerald Ford's Council of Economic Advisers, Paul MacAvoy helped begin deregulating most of the U.S. transportation industry, including airlines, trucking, and railroads. "We couldn't get close to touching the shipping industry," he says. "All you had to do was say 'Jones Act' in a crowded room and you'd get 100 die-hard supporters popping up."
One member of Congress did try to rally support for a tweak to the law. After winning a special House election in May 2010, Republican Representative Charles Djou of Hawaii proposed an exemption to allow some foreign vessels to carry cargo between the U.S. and Hawaii. Djou couldn't muster support for the bill. "It went nowhere," he says. After less than six months in Washington, Djou lost his reelection bid to Colleen Hanabusa, a Democrat who enthusiastically supports the Jones Act.
The bottom line: New U.S.-made ships that comply with the 93-year-old Jones Act cost five times more than they would if built in Asia.


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This module allows users to share content via sms with their contacts, and it allows sms replies from their contacts to be published as comments on the content shared.
Here is how it works:
- It provides a block that has a special link "Share Via SMS" this block should be placed on the content page that will be shared
- After the user clicks on the link, they will be redirected to a page that lists all their contacts and allows them to add new contacts and enter their mobile numbers
- The user then edits the message he wishes to send with the shared post link ex: "Check out my new photo at http://www.example.com/m/21223"
- The user then may select one or more contacts to share the content with them via sms, then clicks Send Sms
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You guys are doing a great job!
Can't wait for the full Dual Core support and everything else!
Keep up the good work!
And repair flash plugin in Firefox, when i click RMB on flash displayed in firefox it's closes webbrowser with all opened tabs :/
thx for locate explaination, but media protocol is still a problem..
when i try to open some files on for example media://pendrive it say:"Protocol media isn't supported", if i use /mnt/pendrive it's works. Is it depends of each program which reads files or on kde and kernel?
And it would be great if under RMB could be a script which unpack all suported archives to folder with the same name as archive and delete the original file
You guys are doing a great job!
Can't wait for the full Dual Core support and everything else!
Keep up the good work!
Would it be easy to add dariks boot n nuke? I understand space is a premium so no worries if it doesnt make it It takes about a minute to burn to cd anyway, but one less disk is always welcome.
Although not a pen testing tool it does fit into computer security & i find it very useful when recycling old pc's.
You would risk that newbies would blow their harddisk
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lol. the doc says what not todo to do that, and they do it anyway xD
"Only in America :P - where else can you find a company that makes a buggy product and makes tons of money from it, have people exploit the heck out of it and then make tonnes MORE money from selling their existing customers "upgrades" that induce MORE bugs?" -markds
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The bonus would be that, having blown their HDD, they may not be able to get on the forums for a while....Originally Posted by xunil
My contribution for a new back|track 2 wallpaper.
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i need to get on the ball
i have an acer laptop with a damned to hell broadcom wifi card
we need support for these broadcom pieces of rubbish
i need to find out if this is possible
im about to do my research
I think we are reaching the near capabilities of having it on one CD. I think everyone nowadays has moved from CD's regardless. Have you guys considered potentially moving toward a DVD and then adding all the features and not worrying about an overstuffed version? Maybe make a BT Full and BT Lite?
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Considering how busy her Mondays were, she thought the day went rather well. Class passed quickly, and she even found a little time to flirt with Scorpius during Care of Magical Creatures and History of Magic.
She was in such a good mood that when she headed to the library once classes had ended, she managed to finish her Potions work and make a dent in Transfiguration before it was time for dinner.
Feeling very pleased with herself, she made her way down to the Great Hall. When she entered, she made a beeline for the Hufflepuff table; she kept trying to make plans to see her brother, but they kept falling through, and she was starting to think it might be easier to just eat with him a couple times a week. On the way, however, a very harassed looking Evelyn Greengrass cornered her.
Rose, Im so glad youre here, she said breathlessly. Can you do me a favor?
Pritchard ended up in the hospital wing after they had Herbology today and Wood somehow managed to land himself in detention, Evelyn said very quickly. Would you switch with them and patrol tonight? Noahs already said he will. Its only that if you cant, Ethan and I have to do it, because the other fifth years have clubs or practice this evening and you obviously cant switch with the sixth years, and I have a big Herbology assignment due tomorrow, and Tuesday is always one of my worst days even without that
Evelyn, Rose interrupted, its fine. I dont mind.
Evelyn blew out a sigh of relief and seemed to relax considerably. I could hug you right now. Thank you. I cant tell you how much I appreciate it.
Its really not a problem, she said, shifting her bag from one shoulder to the other. Gratitude tended to make her feel rather uncomfortable. Though Im still not sure why I got made a prefect in the first place.
Oh, well, a few of the older prefects recommended you, Evelyn said distractedly, her mind clearly already on her homework. Thanks, Rose.
No problem, Rose said, wondering who those older prefects were. She suspected Lucy was one of them, but she had no idea who the others could be.
She put it out of her mind and continued on to the Hufflepuff table, where she had a very enjoyable dinner. Natalia and Daniel regaled her with the story of just how Lindsay Pritchard had ended up passing out after receiving a very nasty bite, and Hugo spent a solid twenty minutes talking about how much he liked Ancient Runes. That, at least, was a subject Rose could converse enthusiastically on; it was one of her favorite classes, too.
When she noticed that it was just before seven, she got up. Sorry, guys. Patrol. Ill see you in later.
Hugo made a face. Whyd they make you a prefect anyway? I never see you anymore.
She shrugged. Search me. Well do something soon, I promise. She hurried toward the double doors, where she could see Noah waiting.
Lucky us, he said when she reached him.
I dont mind so much, she said. By the time Evelyn got to me, I thought she was going to cry.
I wanted to practice my Patronus, but Andrew cornered me, and well, hes my brother. What was I supposed to say? Sod off? He sighed. Same as last time?
Thats fine, Rose said, and they set off.
She wasnt even halfway down her first corridor when she heard a voice behind her. Fancy meeting you here.
She turned around. I have to patrol right now, Scorpius.
Is there any reason I cant keep you company?
Rose thought about it for a minute. Provided you dont start snogging me, I guess not.
He blew out a breath and gave her a very exaggerated look of disappointment. Too bad.
She crossed her arms. You know, no matter how fun it is, more kissing is not going to convince me that we should - well, you know.
He considered that. Good point. But regardless, no, your company is not only worth something if I might get a kiss out of it.
Something occurred to her. She wasnt sure if this was the right time to bring it up, but it had been bothering her, so she decided to risk it. You know that time I was eavesdropping on you? She winced. Okay, that was not the best way to start that sentence.
When I was with Albus, or with Noah? She glanced at him, and saw a glint in his eye she wasnt sure she liked.
With Albus, but now that you mention Noah - of course I dont own an invisibility cloak, thats crazy. It was just a disillusionment charm.
You can cast a disillusionment charm? he asked skeptically.
Rose saw the danger and quickly avoided it. No, of course not. I had a friend cast it on me. He opened his mouth, and she added quickly, Im not telling you who.
He sighed. Well, what about the time I was with Albus? he asked warily.
You said something about me getting top marks in our year.
Rose wasnt sure what hed been expecting, but judging from the surprise on his face, this wasnt it. Yeah, I did.
Well, I dont know if you were just exaggerating or not, but if you werent, youre wrong. She wasnt sure why it had been bothering her so much, but shed been dwelling on it more than she liked.
He stopped. How was I wrong?
I really need to be patrolling. You can walk and talk at the same time, she told him, and peeked inside the classroom they were passing. No one was there.
Why was I wrong? he repeated, starting to walk again.
Rose opened the door to another classroom and scanned it. For the first time, it occurred to her that prefects were probably very annoying for couples that wanted some alone time - probably because she was starting to want more privacy with Scorpius than shed ever wanted with Damien or Julian.
For one thing, you get better marks than I do sometimes.
She looked at him, and saw that he was rolling his eyes. It doesnt count. Come on, Red Her eyebrows rose, and he hurried to amend the statement. Come on, Rose. Im marginally better than you in a few subjects. Its not enough to matter. Youre much better than me in plenty of them.
Youre a lot better than me in Astronomy, she pointed out, looking into another classroom.
Am I? he asked in a tone of surprise.
Of course you are. Im terrible in Astronomy. Ill be lucky if I get an A on my O.W.L.
Rose groaned. Yes, really. The only reason I even pass is because James helps me with it.
Oh. They walked for a moment without saying anything, and as she was opening another door, he said, Well, its still only one class.
Youre also better than me at Charms - and Ive been paying attention, you play it down but youre as good as me and Albus at Defense Against the Dark Arts. He smirked a little at that - it was true, he did play it down, but Rose would have bet galleons that hed get the same grade on his O.W.L. as she and Albus did, and they were usually considered the best in the year. I also do work hard to get good marks, shocking as it might sound. She closed the door and continued on.
Scorpius sighed. Im starting to realize that, he said as they turned the corner. Where do you find the time?
Im a quick reader, I work well under pressure, and sometimes I dont sleep, she said, shrugging. And, by the way, my cousins do the same thing, though I think that Roxannes the only one who does as well you think she does.
James does pretty damn well, too. Hes my best friends brother, Ive got a pretty good idea of the marks he gets.
James, who got a T on one of his O.W.L.s?
He got a T? His surprise was justified - most people couldnt manage Ts even in their worst subjects. She might have felt bad talking about James marks to Scorpius, except that she knew James didnt care. He found his T very amusing. In what? he asked.
History of Magic, Rose answered.
He let out a loud laugh. Of course it was. Who could blame him? But how did he end up with a T?
She shrugged. He skipped class, didnt pay attention when he was there, and never studied.
Are you really saying you all arent a little arrogant? His voice was laden with skepticism.
No, Rose said. Im not, but you still werent being fair. She paused for a moment, deciding whether or not she wanted to broach what was sure to be a very awkward subject. Well, she usually wasnt one to back down from a fight. Especially to James.
He stared at her. I wasnt being fair?
That is what I said, she told him, starting down the stairs toward the dungeons.
Your brilliant cousin has been nothing so much as incredibly unpleasant every time hes had to interact with me for the last four years, he said as he followed her. Im sure that any day now, hes going to jinx my hair red again. Or worse. I saw the way he looked at me when they found us.
No, he wont. Roxanne wanted to, but he talked her out of it. Rose couldnt keep the smugness out of her voice.
Scorpius looked like hed been hit over the head with a sledgehammer. Why? I know he doesnt like me.
He said it wasnt fair to go after you just because you had the bad luck to like his cousin. And anyway, I like you.
He shook his head. But why would he start being decent now that Im snogging one of his favorite cousins when he hasnt managed it in the four years Ive been friends with his brother?
Probably because its easier to ignore your brothers friend than your cousins boyfriend, she pointed out. And anyway, James doesnt really hate you. He just doesnt like you very much.
Scorpius was clearly struggling with the entire concept. Youre saying that he hasnt tried to convince you that Im a terrible person and you shouldnt waste your time on me?
Hardly. Scorpius clearly didnt know James at all. Hes just said that he feels bad for you and that I should really tell Albus if Im going to be kissing you. He doesnt think youre a bad person, you know.
Scorpius looked thoughtful. But you didnt tell Roxanne, did you? She looked genuinely surprised. Rose shook her head. Why not?
Roxanne has the subtlety of a bludger, and she dislikes Slytherins on principle a lot more than James. She wouldnt have been very sympathetic.
He looked like he wanted to press her further for a moment, but seemed to decide to let it go. So then, he said casually, which of them turned my hair this awful color? Rose didnt answer. Oh, come on. It had to be one of them.
You dont think it could have been my brother? she asked.
The possibility clearly hadnt occurred to him. Hes a third year. He wouldnt be able to cast a spell like this, I cant even find the counterjinx. His voice, however, lacked conviction, and she could see the wheels turning in his head.
Oh, its mostly faded away, now, Rose pointed out. She stopped under a torch and reached out to touch it. Its blond now, at least.
He gave a slight shiver, and she was suddenly aware of how close they were standing to each other. She would barely have to lean forward to brush her lips against his. Its not my blond, he said. She could hear a slight quiver in his voice; he was clearly think the same thing she was.
She stepped back. Im on patrol, she reminded him. Her heart was pounding - she could even feel it in her ears. She took another step backward to further remove herself from what was turning out to be significant temptation.
Scorpius nodded reluctantly. Right. He didnt close the distance - he seemed to be trying to collect himself, too.
Rose opened the door to the Potions classroom. It was empty. What do you want to do after Hogwarts? she asked as she closed the door.
He didnt answer for a moment, and she looked over at him. Sorry, he said. Im just a little thrown by the question. Its still a bit odd to actually have a normal conversation with you.
As she let out a laugh, a couple Slytherins walked around the corner. They both stopped in their tracks at the sight of her with Scorpius.
Can I help you? she asked coldly. When Flint opened his mouth, she added, You might want to be careful what you say. I am a prefect, you know.
He glared at her, but the reminder seemed to silence them - at least for now.
Scorpius sighed, and she realized belatedly that escalating the situation might not be helpful for him.
Sorry, she said. I didnt think.
He wrinkled his nose. Oh, it doesnt matter. Theyll give me hell about this one way or another, especially if it works out the way I want - theres no stopping that. I dont really care.
And how do you want it to work out?
Scorpius reached out, put an arm around her waist, and pulled her closer to him. Dont play dumb. He pressed his lips to hers.
When they parted, she felt a smile spreading across her face. He really was very good at kissing. Im still not clear, sorry. Maybe you should kiss me again.
He rolled his eyes and let her go. Id clear it up for you, but apparently, you have to patrol, he said. What were you asking before? What I want to do after Hogwarts?
Yes. Rose could still feel the butterflies in her stomach.
He frowned. Im not sure. I think I want to be a Healer.
Huh. She wasnt sure what answer shed been expecting, but she knew it wasnt that. You do know you have to keep taking Herbology for that, right?
I know, he said unhappily. Im not looking forward to it. He glanced at her. What, are you surprised?
Yes, she admitted, although I dont know why. I wasnt expecting any particular answer.
Well, thats what it is. What about you?
Their footsteps echoed in the otherwise empty hallway while she thought. I dont know, she said after a moment. For awhile, I was thinking of becoming an Auror, but over the summer, I overheard Victoire talking to my uncle about magical creatures. Apparently theyre becoming a serious problem - and she works for the D.C.B., she would know. She hoped he wouldnt ask how shed overheard it - she and James had been doing what she thought was some well-justified eavesdropping, though Victoire had told them plenty on her own to get them sufficiently intrigued in the first place.
Are all of your cousins into danger and recklessness, then?
Not all, she said. But most of us yes. Like I said, Vs in the D.C.B., Dominique went in for Dragon Research, and Mollys doing some work for the Aurors thats so secret she cant tell us a thing about it. I know Louis wants to be a Hit Wizard, and Lucys planning to join the Department of Mysteries.
So it isnt just the Gryffindors who are into danger, then.
No, but we are, too - Roxanne just wants to be a Beater, which isnt tame, really, James also wants to join the D.C.B., and Albus has been talking a lot about wanting to be an Auror lately.
Yeah, hes said that, Scorpius commented. I didnt know whether he was really serious about it, though.
I think he is, she said. Im not sure what Hugo and Lily are planning to do yet, theyre too young, but recently Hugos latched onto the idea of being a Cursebreaker. Hes loving Ancient Runes. Im not sure about Lily, though - shes a bit more a gentle soul than the rest of us hellions.
Yeah, she is, Scorpius said with obvious affection. The animosity he and James had always fostered had never extended to Albuss sister, whod always liked her brothers best friend. So, the D.C.B. for you, too, then? Ive heard my cousin Johanna talk about them - shes got some good friends in it.
Maybe. It sounds like the most exciting. Victoire probably hadnt been intending to sell her department as a good career choice, but the stories she told had definitely succeeded in capturing both Roses and Jamess attention.
By exciting, dont you mean dangerous? Scorpius was clearly perturbed.
Sure, she said, and looked over at him. Why? Does that bother you?
He thought for a minute and then shook his head. I dont know. Ill figure it out if it becomes relevant. She started ascending the stairs. Im not a coward, you know.
Rose looked back, startled. Did I say that you were?
No, he said, but if thats what your family is like, most people look like cowards, and I want you to know that Im not, even though the idea of being attacked by a, a manticore or something doesnt exactly appeal to me.
Scorpius, I dont think youre a coward. A jerk, sometimes, but not a coward.
At the top of the third floor, they saw Noah coming down toward the fourth floor.
Youd think we planned it this way, she called out.
Noah grinned. Youd think. He looked at his cousin. Scorpius, I didnt realize that Rose needed help patrolling.
Scorpius did not look remotely abashed. Im just keeping her company. Im hoping she realizes how attracted she is to my winning personality and witty comebacks.
If thats what youre relying on, good luck.
It seems to be working okay. Im hoping for a goodnight kiss. Rose rolled her eyes at Noah, who grinned back.
Yeah, right. All you want are a few kisses, right?
Scorpius shrugged. Well, to start with. Can you blame me?
That drew a laugh from Noah. Im not touching that question. He turned around and headed back up the stairs. Good luck.
Rose and Scorpius walked together for another half hour, during which time she started to feel a little discomforted by just how much she liked this boy who shed spent four years absolutely despising. When her patrol was done and they were standing at the foot of the stairs that would lead her up toward Gryffindor tower, she asked, Did you want that goodnight kiss, then?
He didnt wait for her to kiss him.
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Underdog Senate candidate Hector Balderas is up on the air with a TV ad that focuses on how he had humble beginnings in rural New Mexico.
The ad notes that "Most Senators… don't grow up on food stamps." And that Balderas was the first from his village to earn a law degree.
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PRINCETON, N.J. -- The Princeton women's lacrosse team joined Penn in earning a berth to the 2014 NCAA Tournament. The Quakers earned the League's automatic qualifier as the Ivy Tournament Champion, while Tigers received an at-large bid.
It marks the fourth-straight year that at least two Ivy teams punched tickets to the NCAA Tournament. Last season, both Penn and Princeton earned berths to the NCAA Championships, falling in the first round to Virginia and Duke, respectively.
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