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Whitson's injury comes as a surprise to some, and not so much of a surprise to others. Not long ago, Whitson created a buzz during Florida's Scout Day, when he sat low-to-mid 90s with his fastball. However, he has experienced pain and tenderness in his shoulder the past few weeks, prompting the Gators earlier this week to put him on the shelf for the opener against Duke.
Not wasting any time, Karsten's father, Kent, setup a visit with Andrews earlier this week, and the procedure was performed Thursday afternoon.
"We're very disappointed that Karsten won't be able to pitch for us this season. But on the other side of it, we're very excited he's going to be 100 percent at the end of this process," Florida coach Kevin O'Sullivan said. "We look forward to getting him back on the mound in '14."
The silver lining in this situation is that Whitson didn't have major arm surgery. University of Florida doctors were unable to find any shoulder or labrum damage, and Andrews came to the same conclusion. Andrews, however, cleaned up a few areas in Whitson's shoulder, the procedure carried out without needing to cut on him, or full-blown surgery.
"I asked Andrews to give me a thumbs up or thumbs down in respect to how bad it was. We were very happy, as was he, that he was able to give a thumbs up," Kent Whitson said ."Andrews was a straight shooter, and that's something that we really liked. He loves solving these problems."
Whitson's rehabilitation will take at least four months, just in the time for the MLB draft. But while that may indicate Whitson could sign the dotted line with a professional organization this summer, the Whitson's believe it would need to be a perfect situation for him to do so.
"They really didn't see anything in the MRI, but it was good to go ahead and get this out of the way so Karsten can return to normal," Whitson said. "This had been going on for a while, and it's something we had to catch sooner rather than later. We're very happy about the future."
Should Whitson return to college next fall at Florida, he'd be classified a redshirt-junior.
Whitson's Florida career has been well documented. He made headlines in 2010 when he spurned a $2.1 million signing bonus from the San Diego Padres as the ninth overall pick in the MLB draft.
The right-hander's collegiate career has been filled with ups and downs thus far. As a freshman, Whitson made 19 starts and compiled a fantastic 2.40 ERA in 97 1/3 innings of work. He also struck out 92 and walked 28, while teams hit him at a .235 clip. His shoulder tenderness began after his freshman year, and it was evident last season when he was severely limited.
In 2012, Whitson's velocity was down several miles-per-hour, and he tallied just a 3.51 ERA in 10 starts and only 33 1/3 innings of work.
Florida's rotation this weekend includes elite draft prospect Jonathon Crawford, freshman right-hander Tucker Simpson and two-way talent Justin Shafer, another righty.


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Bayern Munich director Karl-Heinz Rummenigge says his side aim to become the best side in the world over the next few years, as the German's prepare to face Barcelona on Wednesday.
The Bavarians take a 4-0 lead to Camp Nou for their Champions League semi-final second leg clash and Rummenigge believes victory in this year's competition could lead to future domination, especially with a domestic treble up for grabs this campaign.
"We have the dream to become the best team in the world," he told Bild.
"We have that chance this season. We are already in the DFB-Pokal final. If we make it to Wembley, we could get the treble."
Rummenigge is, however, still wary of the threat Barcelona possess and knows that there is every chance the Blaugrana will produce an impressive performance after such a disappointing result in the first leg.
"Barcelona have formidable attacking power, and they will throw themselves at us from the beginning," he continued.
"They were 2-0 down after the first knockout round first leg against AC Milan, but scored after five minutes through Messi. They were very impressive against Milan. We want to prevent this against them."
When asked about whether European football was seeing a changing of the guard - with Bayern replacing Barcelona at the summit - Rummenigge was respectful of the Catalunya giants.
He said: "I'm careful with the word 'change'. Barcelona have dominated over six or seven years in Europe, and have won three times in the Champions League.
"We are with the big clubs in the world once again, but now we must work to ensure that we maintain this level in the coming years."

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2014 Bear River Celebration and Free Fishing Day Set for June 7
Thursday, Jun. 05, 2014
Outdoor enthusiasts of all ages are invited to the 13th annual Bear River Celebration and Free Fishing Day Saturday, June 7, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., at Logan's Willow Park.
The free gathering, hosted by USU Water Quality Extension, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources and the City of Logan Environmental Department, offers a variety of hands-on learning activities for all ages about conservation, wildlife and more.
For the 13th year in a row, outdoor enthusiasts of all ages are invited to participate in the annual Bear River Celebration and Free Fishing Day Saturday, June 7, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Logan's Willow Park West, 500 W. 700 South.
Hosted by Utah State University Water Quality Extension, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources and the City of Logan Environmental Department, the gathering celebrates Utah's free fishing day and features a variety of learning activities about water conservation, water quality, wildlife, recycling, energy and the Bear River Watershed.
"This is a wonderful opportunity for families to enjoy the outdoors together and, in the process, learn about the Bear River Watershed," says Tiffany Kinder, an educational outreach specialist with USU Water Quality Extension and 2012 graduate of USU's master's program in watershed science.
The annual event was named the 2013 Utah Environmental Education Program of the Year by the Utah Society of Environmental Education.
Participants of all ages can enjoy free fishing at the park pond. Fishing equipment and instruction are available for first-time anglers.
Interactive exhibits feature live animals native to the Bear River Watershed, fly tying, face painting, a display by USU's Intermountain Herbarium, learning activities about aquatic bugs, historical reenactments by the Old Ephraim Mountain Men, a demonstration of how rivers and streams are formed, an explanation of fish life cycles and learning about the importance of water quality.
Logan's Home Depot will provide nature crafts.
Youth participants will receive a Bear River Adventure Passport and the first 300 kids to complete the passport by visiting all learning stations will earn their choice of a free T-shirt or water bottle.
For information, contact USU Water Quality Extension at 435-797-2580 or visit the Bear River Celebration website.
Related Links
- "USU-led Bear River Celebration Earns Statewide Environmental Ed Honor," Utah State Today
- USU Water Quality Extension
- USU Department of Watershed Sciences
- USU Quinney College of Natural Resources
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BRUNSWICK, Maine -- The Brandeis men's tennis team dropped an 8-1 decision at No. 6-ranked Bowdoin College, falling to 6-9 on the season.
The Judges earned their point at No. 1 doubles, where seniors Steven Milo (Woodbury, N.Y./Syosset) and David Yovanoff (Eden, N.Y./Eden) were 8-6 winners over Doug Caplan and Kyle Wolstencraft. Brandeis had a chance to take a couple of three-set singles matches, but dropped both in third-set super tiebreakers. Milo fell to Noah Bragg of the Polar Bears, 7-5, 1-6, 12-10, at No. 1 singles. At No. 6, rookie Danny Lubarsky (Cleveland, Ohio / Hawken School) extended Chase Savage of Bowdoin before falling, 3-6, 6-2, 10-7.
The Judges have two local matches, hosting Clark for their Senior Day on Monday and traveling to MIT on Tuesday before heading to Florida for the University Athletic Association tournament next weekend.
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Brandeis vs Bowdoin (Apr 20, 2013)
#6 Bowdoin 8, Brandeis 1
Apr 20, 2013 at Brunswick, Maine (Bowdoin College)
|Singles competition
|1. Noah Bragg (BOW) def. Steven Milo (BRMTEN) 7-5, 1-6, 12-10
|2. Casey Grindon (BOW) def. Mitch Krems (BRMTEN) 6-3, 6-3
|3. Samuel King (BOW) def. David Yovanoff (BRMTEN) 6-4, 6-1
|4. Casey Lord (BOW) def. Alec Siegel (BRMTEN) 6-0, 6-0
|5. Kyle Wolstencroft (BOW) def. Michael Secular (BRMTEN) 6-0, 6-2
|6. Chase Savage (BOW) def. Danny Lubarsky (BRMTEN) 3-6, 6-2, 10-7
|Doubles competition
|1. Steven Milo/David Yovanoff (BRMTEN) def. Doug Caplan/Kyle Wolstencroft (BOW) 8-6
|2. Noah Bragg/Samuel King (BOW) def. Alec Siegel/Mitch Krems (BRMTEN) 8-1
|3. Chase Savage/Luke Trinka (BOW) def. Danny Lubarsky/Michael Secular (BRMTEN) 8-4
|Match Notes
|Brandeis 6-9; Regional ranking #11
|Bowdoin 10-2; National ranking #6; Regional ranking #2


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Saturday, February 9, 2013Wisconsin
Out caching with Neonride, Lakefly and Adam on a nice Feb day. Neon was scanning the map and came up with this little series, so off we went. We pulled into the parking lot and there were 4 other cars/cachers out searching already. The river was slushy in areas that made me nervous, but we survived. Adam made it about 1/2 way and started whinning. I sent him back with Sweetlife to get warm in the car. By cache ten, my fellow cachers took the "shortcut" back going the way the crow flies. I followed the river back and made it to the car a few minutes before them. I told them old ladies know a few things--lol.. Nice little series--I appreciate all the nice numbers going on my grid!! TFTC This one threw me off for awhile--deserves a favorite.
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(MCT) — Former longtime Dixon Treasurer Rita Crundwell entered a not-guilty plea in Lee County criminal court Wednesday to 60 counts of theft tied to her alleged embezzlement of $53 million from city coffers over more than two decades.
Crundwell, 59, appeared before Judge Ronald Jacobson for her arraignment on the felony counts, said a spokeswoman for Lee County State's Attorney Henry Dixon.
Crundwell faces charges on two legal fronts. She was first charged by federal prosecutors in April on a single count of wire fraud. As part of that prosecution, federal authorities have raised more than $7 million by auctioning off her luxury motor home and about 400 quarter horses she owned in her championship breeding operation based in Dixon. The net profits from those sales would go to Dixon if Crundwell is convicted on the federal charge.
More recently, prosecutors in Lee County brought the theft charges against Crundwell, saying she made 60 illegal transfers from a city account to one she controlled. Each transfer involved sums of $100,000 to $350,000 and took place between January 2010 and her April arrest, authorities said.
If convicted, each count carries a maximum sentence of up to 30 years in prison. The federal fraud charge carries a maximum sentence of 20 years.
Until her arrest, Crundwell had been treasurer since 1983 for Dixon, a northwestern Illinois city best known as the boyhood home of President Ronald Reagan.


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The Afghan National Army in 2014
by Gautam Das
Journal Article | December 4, 2012 - 4:30am
It took the British in India a full century of trial-and-error (1757 – 1857) to finally come up with the organisation of a native army with which India could be kept stabilised for their needs. The first instance of a serious shock actually caused the local army that they were most satisfied with, the East India Company's Bengal Army[1], to completely dissolve in the Mutiny of 1857.
By contrast, the US believes that in the mere 10 to 11 years since its entry into (or invasion of) Afghanistan in October 2001, it has hit upon the best possible model for a new Afghan National Army (ANA) to turn the security of the country over to by the end of 2014[2]. Given the convoluted history of the region and of the modern political entity known as Afghanistan since the mid-1970's, it is worth taking a closer look at this American-designed and built ANA (Version # 3)[3].
The new ANA, supported by a new internationally-created Afghan Police, is expected to take over and maintain security once the USA has withdrawn the bulk of its troops in 2014. It is a new-look army, combining elements of organization from the older Afghan Army pattern with some completely-new elements copied from the US Army. The big question is: Can such an army hold Afghanistan together once the inherent fissiparous tendencies of the multi-ethnic state begin to gain strength?
The known weaknesses of recent efforts at army-creating in Afghanistan are (1) lack of modern-style professionalism, greatly caused by illiteracy and lack of education, (2) high desertion rates/poor retention rate of soldiers, and (3) lack of equally-distributed proportional representation by all the major communities, with some of the predominantly Pathan (Pashtoon or Pakhtoon) areas such as Kandahar and Helmand contributing less than the Farsi (Dari) speaking Tajiks and Hazaras. The resultant of the above had been poor operational efficiency, and even low motivation for offensive action against motivated local Taliban fighters with an Islamist jehadi agenda.
The US has tried to address all these weaknesses, by (1) applying itself to the training of the new recruits and active mentoring of ANA units and sub-units in the field, (2) increasing the salaries of ANA soldiers and introducing a very generous pension scheme, reportedly the full salary even after retirement if a soldier serves his full term of engagement, which has been increased to 10 years[4]. In the earlier scheme of things when the US began its army-building effort, it was offering a mere three-year term of enlistment and a meagre salary, and the desertion rate before completion of their enlistment period was as high as 25 percent of enrolment. By early 2010 the salary of new ANA soldiers had been doubled to US $ 140 per month, comparable to what the Taliban were paying their anti-establishment forces, and recruitment picked up.
The ANA is now about 43 percent Pathan (Pashtun), 32 percent Tajik, 12 percent Hazara and 10 percent Uzbek, with the rest made up of smaller ethnic groups, which is approximately the percentages of these communities in the Afghan population. Any spirit of camaraderie among different ethnic groups of new recruits within the ANA is very new, as recent as early 2010, and cannot possibly become universal by end-2014. The American attempt to build unit motivation levels however, is suspect because the class composition of the ANA 's combat units, all presently 'normal' infantry and some commando-type, is an ethno-racial-linguistic mix of various ethnic communities, using the national language Dari[5] as the common medium of communication. This attempt at creating a 'nationalistic spirit' has two major flaws in the current Afghanistan political scenario: (1) The ANA could change its loyalty 'en masse' to an alternate contending political regime after the US and international forces are drawn down, and/or (2) The ANA's operational effectiveness could be seriously compromised if some soldiers in every combat unit refuse to take part in operations, if required to do so against their ethnic/linguistic kin.
The British resolved the second issue by adapting the British Army's regimental system to the Indian Army they created, by not having all ethnic groups of men mixed at random in their fighting arms, the infantry, the cavalry (later converted to a tank corps), the artillery, and the combat engineering units. Instead, each regiment and unit was composed of a 'fixed class composition', which had entire companies of a particular ethnic community, while the unit (a battalion of infantry, or a regiment of cavalry or of artillery) had what could be considered a 'balanced' mix of communities. Thus the different communities in a battalion could not only cooperate with each other, but also acted as a check against the disaffection, for whatever reason, of any of the other communities. At the same time, they were composed from somewhat similar communities of a broader general region, so that there were some commonalities of food habits and culture. Such units could be used against Indians of other regions without much hesitation among the troops, with a deliberately fostered regimental 'esprit de corps' overcoming any feelings of 'Indian-ness'. The British also created some units on a 'single class' basis, which gave them the additional flexibility to use such a unit against Indians of other regions and culture without problems of hesitation. This system of military organization allowed the British to conquer whatever was left outside their domination in India after 1857, using a combination of Indian troops and much fewer British troops, and to hold it firmly thereafter. Though the system underwent a gradual evolution, the principles of human organization were as described and continued all the way till after the First World War, standing the test of time till feelings of Indian nationalism picked up in earnest after the Second World War.
Under the regimental system used for the Indian Army of the British, a battalion of the Punjab Regiment of infantry, for example, could have a rifle company of Hindu Rajputs, another of Jat Sikhs, and two companies of Jat Punjabi Muslims (PMs). A battalion of the Frontier Force Regiment of infantry would normally be composed of one company of Hindu Dogra Rajputs, a company of Jat Sikhs, a company of Jat PMs, and a company of Muslim Pathans. There were other 'fixed class' regiments with other combinations of ethnic groups. Among the few 'single class' regiments were, for example, those of Gorkhas and of Marathas. The key to the entire system, and of the choice of military manpower, was political reliability. Both the underlying logic and the method have relevant lessons for the Afghanistan of 2014, where ethnic loyalties and tensions are liable to come into play again.
Afghanistan is a political state whose boundaries were created by the conquests of a king, and which were then finalised by two European powers, Britain and Russia. In a country without a strong nationalistic feeling or tradition, ethnicity will continue to greatly influence events. Only a politically-reliable army can ensure security and stability. The 'all-classes-mixed' or 'nationalist-pattern' ANA, which might be quite suitable for a modern nation-state, does not yet inspire confidence in its ability to hold Afghanistan together from 2014 onwards. There are, however, some very positive innovations in the ANA Version 3, which have the potential of off-setting some of the perceived weakness in human organization. These are the Commando Units and the US Army-type Special Forces[6].
To fully appreciate these, however, it is necessary to look briefly at the overall organization and apparent tasking of the ANA. The overall strength of the ANA is 160,600 soldiers[7] and officers, and the intention is to increase it to 171,600 by October 2011. There is also some discussion on increasing the strength to between 195,000 and 208,000 by October 2012. The ANA is presently divided into six Corps located around the country, each with two to four brigades (but with no intervening Divisional HQ), and an independent Division in the capital area, along with a Special Operations Command of Divisional HQ size, which commands the Commando battalions and the Special Forces. The deployment pattern (see map) indicates that the ANA, as organised by its primarily American organizers, is an infantry-predominant force deployed for counter-insurgency operations, if required, in their own respective 'area of operations' (AOR), with a reserve Division for the defence of Kabul, the capital, and a counter-terrorism (CT) capability being built up in the Commando battalions. The Special Forces, organised as 'A' Teams like the US Green Berets, is meant to help villages and groups of villages to organize their own local defensive militias. The nine Commando battalions will be grouped under two Commando Brigades, probably only for administrative purposes. The Special Forces will have four battalions under a Special Forces Brigade HQ, with each battalion having 18 'A' Teams, making a total of 72 'A' Teams for the whole country by 2014. As a tasking, organization, and deployment strategy this makes eminent sense. The question is, can such an organization be actually made to work?
What the above does not indicate is whether the meagre quantum of fire support and tank support will be sufficient after the Americans scale down and eventually leave. Can the various operational Corps in their respective AOR, particularly those in eastern and southern Afghanistan, withstand air and armoured assault from any un-envisaged Taliban air force and Taliban armoured troops led by tanks? The Combat Support Battalions in each brigade under the deployed Corps currently have only a maximum of three D-30 122 mm howitzers each. The level of integral armour available to the 111st Division protecting Kabul is only one battalion of T-62 tanks and one mechanised infantry battalion with M-113 APCs and some BMP-1s. Will this be adequate? How much fire support from artillery assets will be available for Corps in particularly vulnerable AOR, and how much close air support (CAS) can be expected from US air assets in-country and afloat in the Persian Gulf? The ANA Version.2 had an Air Force with MiG-21 fighter aircraft and some amount of CAS training – the new Afghan forces have no combat air element, neither fixed wing nor attack helicopters with anti-tank missiles.
Finally, and most worryingly, can an ANA of near-illiterates (the rank-&-file has 86 percent illiteracy), of various often antagonistic ethnic groups be turned into a cohesive modern army after a mere 15 weeks of recruit training? This is about one-half or less of the time the Pakistan Army takes to turn an educated young recruit, from the same or similar human communities, into a disciplined professional soldier in an army based on the ethnicity-based regimental system.
The other big question is: Will the new ANA be able to withstand any determined offensive from the east? The very-professional Pakistan Army and the Pakistan Government have a strong geo-political incentive for capturing and controlling Kabul – will the new ANA be able to physically prevent this?
The answers to both the two big questions depend entirely upon the organizational structure, the military ethos created, and the training imparted to the new American-created Afghan National Army.
[1] The largest of their three armies created in India, the other two being the Madras Army and the Bombay Army. All three were merged after 1857 when the British Crown directly took over the further conquest and administration of India.
[2] As per the US withdrawal plan announced by President Obama on 21 June 2011.
[3] The two previous modern Afghan Armies were Version.1 during the reign of King Zahir Shah and later Mohammed Daoud Khan, and Version.2 the Soviet-style, Soviet-funded one from before and during the Soviet occupation, from about 1977 to the mid-1980's.
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CASTEL GANDOLFO, Italy (AP) - Pope Benedict XVI has greeted the faithful for the last time as pope, telling well-wishers gathered at the Vatican's vacation retreat that he is beginning the final stage of his life as "simply a pilgrim," hours before he becomes the first pontiff in 600 years to resign.
Benedict arrived at Castel Gandolfo after an emotional sendoff from the Vatican, where his closest aide wept by his side as he bade farewell to Vatican officials gathered in the courtyard of the Apostolic Palace, Swiss Guards standing by at attention.
Bells tolled as he left the Vatican by helicopter and did a fly-by around St. Peter's Square. They tolled anew as he arrived in Castel Gandolfo, where the central piazza was jammed with people eager to capture the historic moment.


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So we left off where finally, get a positive on a home pregnancy test followed by a miscarriage. Well we were quite depressed, as you might imagine. To have the goal seem so close, yet still so far away. But the good news is that we COULD get pregnant... just have to try more.
So, out comes the monitor again and the charting. We can do this, we said. Now I've read up more and have read about luteal phase defects and low progesterone. I had the miscarriage in May... and low and behold, on our first wedding anniversary, another BFP! Now this one has to work, right? How could fate be so cruel as to give me a pregnancy and then take it away.
Fate can and is that cruel, as many of you in blogland know. I had a beta done and it was positive (double digits, but I can't remember the number). Progesterone level (I had to badger to get that done) was low. Started on suppositories, to no avail. Beta numbers did not double. Repeat 2 days, more of the same. Ultrasound, no sac, no evidence of a tubal, but it is likely that this pregnancy was either a tubal or a chemical pregnancy. Spotting/bleeding followed, beta levels to zero.
Next cycle... not starting as it should. On a whim, I take a test.. It is positive. Now, remember that the beta went to ZERO after my miscarriage.... So is it to be???
Nope. More of the same as the last. Low beta, slow rising. This time, had to induce a miscarriage with the drug put up the vagina (can't remember the name). Ugh.
So we're at 3 miscarriages.
More to come, I promise!
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They want to go with an,African pope based on the huge number of new and trying,to get new catholics due to declining numbers the world over. I say bull**** lets go with Angelo this is the next pope. Any,takers
Cardnial Angelo scola
Obama was hard enough on us. We need this
WTF, David Huddleston?
How about this guy...hes black and wouldn't have to change his jersey name.
Pope Pope.
A black pope would be an awesome marketing move. Get Nike to buy in with alternate ebony papal vestments, and watch Catholicism make a move on the Baptist/Muslim stranglehold on the inner cities.
Hypothetical Question for new pope: if a person was going to print out an exact 3d replica of Kate Upton, or a midget, and part way thru the printing I pressed the "abort" button, would that be considered a sin?


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The results are in from Wired's reader poll about how people are watching the full-series release of House of Cards.
Yesterday, we ran a poll on Wired.com asking you, the readers, to weigh in about how you're watching House of Cards, the new self-produced series that debuted on Netflix last Friday by making its complete 13-episode series available at once. Initial traffic analytics seemed to suggest that many viewers were binge-watching the series and consuming as much of it as possible, as quickly as possible..."


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^ Me too. What are the chances Ellis goes into denial ?
|2013-02-14, 00:37
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Hey guys, my friend mizuho has decided to do some translations on his website, he just finished chapter 9 of vol 4.
here is the link http://sakura-shards.com/en/light_novels
or his blog http://sakurahonyaku.wordpress.com/
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|2013-02-14, 01:23
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I am into Volume 2 of this light novel and I kinda want to ask something.
Does Claire, Rinslet and Ellis get any better ? So far the 3 have been total bitches and do nothing other than treat him like dirt. Show no respect to him at all, or give him acknowledgement when he saves there life. Personally, I originally call them Louise x3. But I honsestly feel Claire is worse than Louise (Zero no Tsukaim). I like Est, the new girl Fianna is ok, but she just admited she using him. Restia I kinda figured she was working for the bad guys, but need to see more of her.
but really, do those 3 get any better ? I seriously dont like characters who treat people like dirt, then cry how lonely they are. For the moment the 3 dumbasses seems to suit them, because they have no intelligence to asses a situation. So lacking in intelligence, I dont understand how they are rated highly as spirit users.
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Claire "No". Rinselt "Kinda". Ellis "Yes!".
Claire is supposed to be the main Heroine, but her ranks are really low compared to others in terms of popularity, and two other girls will be appearing in the cover for the second time(Together) when Claire has yet to make her second cover appearance.
|2013-02-14, 01:34
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Not certain about improving but some page back, someone stated that Clare did defend Restia against some enemies (V9) much stronger than her... she probably consider in way that it will hurt Kamito if something really bad happen to Restia...
And really not surprise of Claire's popularity rank lower than the two...
Exactly what is Claire's popularity rank?
Kamito should just end up with Restia + Est and ditch the others or just ditch Claire and be with everyone...
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|2013-02-14, 01:42
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hmm I see.
Well if Ellis and Rinselt do start to improve. Guess I got enough to keep raeding. I've just been debating in my head if I should ditch this or not.
Which brings to another question, Baka Tsuki has only half of volume 4 complete. Now I don't see an L or any thing else that says its licienced so it should be safe to ask. But is there anywhere else that has translated it further ? Or is that really the latest?
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|2013-02-14, 03:23
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But in the end it does not matter, after all, the choice is up to kamito(at least i think).
I really want to read this part.
And I have to admit ,I agree with you about the last part(Kamito should just end up with Restia+Est) but I think that Ellis would be good as well.
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|2013-02-14, 05:09
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Yeah, which IMO is fine.
A want a harem end, Est at number one!XD
|2013-02-14, 07:23
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sky black swordman@ If I remember right,a few pages ago someone said that there is a chance for harem or better that this seem the route that the ln take.(now I know if it is indeed the case).
But you right,Fianna would be fine as well.
To be honest ,I always thought that Est ,Restia,Fianna and Ellis are good for him.
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With the exception of Restia and Est, among the harem members of Kamito
Just who are supporting who here?
Rubia supports Claire
The Grandfather supports Ellis
so who supports Fianna, Rinslet and the rest of his harem?
Rubia seems to be ok with the harem route (for her sister to be one of Kamito's queen) but what about the rest?
Will an international war be started to see who will get Kamito just like in that manga that we can't remeber the title...
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Location: Europe
NeutralZero@ I still think that they can't decide for Kamito is up to him.
Come on if he become the demon king/dark spirit king who they are to chose for him?XD
OR try to gain him like he is an object?
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|2013-02-14, 09:17
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for Rinslet I think we have her useless maid Carol about her little sister I have no idea
|2013-02-14, 09:51
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I posted this a month ago and it look like no one noticed. This was from the afterwords of V9
10. Something Tiger from the [Four Gods]
09. Renselt
08. Claire
07. Kamito
06. Mira the Maid
05. Fianna
04. Ellis
03. Restia (author joke it might be the "future legal wife")
02. Leora (with a huge victory over Restia, for being cute, charming, and not wear--)
|2013-02-14, 09:58
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(RNN) – All nine people wounded during the shooting outside the Empire State Building were injured by police gunfire, according to the NYPD commissioner.
CNN reported Saturday the two officers who faced down alleged shooter Jeffrey Johnson fired a total of 16 rounds – one fired nine, the other seven. Neither officer received any wounds; Johnson died as a result of his injuries.
An investigation into the shooting is ongoing. Three bystanders were hit by bullets, while six more got struck by fragments.
Six of the victims were released from the hospital. None of the injuries were considered serious.
On Friday, Commissioner Ray Kelly told CNN the officers' gunfire hit "flowerpots and other objects around," causing the injuries.
According to police officials, Johnson, 53, fatally shot a former coworker at close range around 9:03 a.m. ET Friday. Authorities identified the victim as 41-year-old Steven Ercolino, vice president of sales at Hazan Imports Corp.
Johnson reportedly used a .45-caliber handgun he carried in a black bag. Kelly said in a news conference a construction worker followed Johnson after the shooting and alerted two uniformed NYPD officers on Fifth Avenue.
The shooter pointed his gun at the officers outside the Empire State Building, who returned fire and killed him, Kelly said. Officials ruled out terrorism for the motive.
According to NBC News, this was not the first shooting at the Empire State Building. In 1997, Ali Abu Kamal, 69, opened fire on the observation deck of the building.
Kamal killed one and injured six before killing himself.
Since the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks, notable landmarks in New York City, like the Empire State Building, have increased security.
It is the second largest single-office complex in the country, with about 15,000 people working there. It opened May 1, 1931, and more than 10,000 people visit the building each day.
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The van will depart from the center at noon, returning at approximately 4 p.m. The cost of $10 includes transportation, entrance and guided tour of the museum.
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The Demon baseball team got a sweep at home last night in a doubleheader with Centerville. In the first game the Demons scored eight runs in the first but the Big Reds were able to pull within two making it 8-6. Brad Weatherman came on and didn't allow a hit in the 4th, 5th, or 6th innings as the Demons won 8-6.
In the second game the Demons led 3-1 early and at one point had a 9-2 lead on their way to a 10-5 win. Brian Roder was the winning pitcher in the second game, while at the plate Josh Moore went 3-3 and Jordan Gier went 2-3. The Demons had 12 hits in the game. Washington improves to 5-0 with the win.


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Talk about casual (e.g. iPhone or Flash games) that inspire you most.
Tell us what's so unique about them!
Final Ninja Zero by Nitrome
The gameplay is great, nice variety of levels, but most important of all: The artwork is done in one of the most admirable (and yet efficient) ways I've seen yet.
This style of game art definitely sets higher standards for pixel artists.
Fat Cat by Nitrome
Cute, polished pixelish design, music that puts the icing on the cake, but the gameplay is genius, since you control two players at the same time and don't even notice
until the game gets hard. And when I say hard, I mean hard. I haven't been able to beat it fully yet. Tons of shoot'em up action, megaburps (yes, true :3 ), explosions and overall mayhem.
Generally Nitrome makes top notch flash games with unique gameplay. I've only named two, but you should definetely check out more of their games.


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http://vil.nai.com/vil/content/v_100983.htm [nai.com]
(Scroll down for the download links to the updates), or the 4319 DAT/SDAT when it becomes available.
The last time someone told me I needed the latest virus patch I got into a shit load of trouble.
And they were from Microsoft.
You think I'm going to believe you. I hit that link and my soul belongs to some Romanian gangster.
I'm not that stupid.
SCO just started yet another lawsuit, this time with Novell. Now the financial types could be recalculating how many quarters until SCO runs out of cash and has to cease operations. Let's not let them get distracted by stupid email tricks.
I think www.sco.com as we know it will probably have traffic from this virus FOREVER.
Which they will promptly PR-spin into a positive thing - "We are getting THOUSANDS of licensing inquiries EACH DAY!!" or "Our website has become one of the most POPULAR on the internet, obviously customers are very satisfied!"
As far as I can tell, this virus is not licensed under the GPL, and I can't find the source for it anywhere...
Seriously, what's the betting that the author reads Slashdot? High.
Will this be the first virus I willingly load on my machine?
No, it'll be the second. You have to load Windows first.
I think perhaps the kind of people who would do that do not or cannot read the instruction book anyway but until you realize that you can feel a little unempowered.
Ok -- which one of you wrote this.....
Nobody from here - we would have just done it with a perl script or some javascript embedded in an html emails' <body onload="melt_the_litigious_bastards_servers()"> tag.
Hmm.......that is illegal and not the way to win the fight...
WANT TO BUY ILLEGAL DRUGS ONLINE? - EDRUGTRADER.COM! [edrugtrader.com]
Obviously, SCO has many ennemies. Most of them are probably nix users and the public knows that. If we want to have the public favor OSS, reputation is also important.
Just my 0.02$
Attempt to enter some code into some random OSS project that DoSes www.kernel.org or www.gnu.org or something like that then make a big media spectable out of it. Reveal 'hints' that point to some SCO fanatic inserting the code. On that note, I think SCO is capable of writing a virus to DoS their own site just to get some good PR ammo.
Absence of data, hmmm....You guys wouldn't happen to work for sco would you?
* ^ *Content-Disposition: attachment;
* filename=".*\.(pif|exe|scr|zip|bat|cmd)"
Looks like it works:
wee@foo:~$ grep 'mail/virus'
Not terribly effcient, but every little bit helps.
"If it's not loud, it doesn't work!" -- Blank Reg, from "Max Headroom"


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Sorry for the delay, but here is some information from the development team in regards to your feedback!
Extend the maneuver duration.
The maneuver duration, recast time, and overload are all balanced very subtly; through maneuvers, the automaton's operability, as well as the frame and attachments, are largely affected. Due to this, we plan to create balance by adding and adjusting attachments and abilities without changing the operations of the base maneuvers.
Make it possible to select the timing of ability, magic, and WS execution.
In regards to abilities, we are making adjustments based on the original execution timing, however, for weapon skills we are looking into making it possible to select the execution timing manually. For magic, we believe the top priority is the revamping of recast times, so once we finalize those adjustments we plan on looking into being able to select the timing for that, as well.
Extend the range of Deploy.
We understand that there are times this is inconvenient for ranged/mage frames. We will look into increasing the distance for using Deploy.
Make it so my automaton does not keep casting silence on monsters that are not affected by silence.
With the current system, Scanner will detect resist rates, so by using a Scanner it should make it so your automaton does not cast this.
However, if there is even a small chance that the monster uses magic, the automaton will start to cast silence. The chance of there being a bug related to this isn't impossible, so we will be checking on this.
Also, if you have any feedback such as "I don't want silence to be cast on enemies that are highly resistant to silence" (ex: Make it so it doesn't cast silence when the resist rate is over 60%) please make sure to let us know.
Make curing a priority over curing status ailments when HP is low.
We are looking into changing the automaton behavior. Since this is something that we have received a lot of feedback about we will be looking into it, but since the workings of the automaton logic are so complex it will take some time.
Make a separate recast timer for each type of magic.
We understand how you feel and are looking into separating the recast timers.
Would like to save attachment sets.
While we would like to do something for this, we would first need to perform a lot of work to revamp the user interface, so this will be difficult to accomplish right away. Sorry
Get rid of the consumption aspect for attachments that consume maneuvers.
We plan on revamping attachment stats, so there is a possibility that we make it so that there is no consumption of maneuvers. This doesn't mean that we will be adjusting every attachment for this, but we will be looking at each one separately. If you have any feedback please let us know!
Revamp the negative aspects of the tactical processor, drum magazine, and other attachments.
We will be performing adjustments on attachments that need adjusting as necessary.
Add Subtle Blow to automatons.
Planning to implement this in the form of an attachment.
Add a method to gain volatile hate with the Valoredge frame.
We are thinking about making adjustments in the form of attachments, not on the automaton or puppetmaster side. For example, how does implementing Strobe II sound?
Increase the physical damage resistance of the Valoredge frame.
Currently, we are thinking more in the direction of implementing superior lubricant, such as Lubricant +3, instead of directly increasing the physical resistance.
The sharpshot frame's ranged attacks don't crit…
It doesn't crit because it is recognized as a special ability. We are looking into it.
Reduce the attack delay for the sharpshot frame.
First we will be revamping attachments that need adjustments. After that we will take a look at the balance and look into this.
Fix the issue where the sharpshot frame's ranged attack damage is severely lowered depending on distance.
We definitely understand. Since automatons are different than player characters, and it is difficult to adjust the positioning of the automaton, we are looking into easing up or even eliminating the distance factor.
Add a MP recovery type WS to the stormwaker frame.
We would like to look into new automaton WS ideas, however, since you can recover MP through Deactivate/Activate and by using the Mana Converter, we think it would be better to look at different effects.
Can you make Magic Mortar a bit easier to use?
The damage is calculated as a special WS, however, we will be looking into making this easier to use while making use of its special properties since we hear a lot of people saying it keeps doing zero damage…
Devin "Camate" Casadey - Community Team
I thought they patched the range thing awhile back lol...
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Hike for PC Free Download Messenger for Windows 7, 8
If you are into texting, you must be well aware of the large number of instant messaging application that is available on the market. However, in order to decide which one suits you the most you should know what to expect from each of them. Therefore, this article is about one of the texting app available not only for your mobile devices, but also for computers: Hike for PC.
Hike for PC – Features and Characteristics
Hike is an instant messaging application similar to all the others available, but it appears to have a couple of features that make the users quite content with the choice of installing it. One of the most exciting features that this app brings is related to the privacy settings.
Regarding the other features, both the mobile app and Hike for computer appear to be similar to BBM, WeChat or WhatsApp for PC, offering its users the possibility to communicate with all their friends who are using the same app. Who is interested in joining the Hike network ought to register on the network just by using the cell number.
Besides text messaging, this social messaging service will make other features as Voice Messaging or Walkie-Talkie, Smilies and Emoticons, Stickers available for you to enjoy.
If you are interested in knowing how to get this application on your PC, you must first understand that this is an Android app, and it is not officially available for Windows PC until this moment. However, if you firstly download BlueStaks installer, you have the possibility to enjoy this appealing app.
Find Out How to Download Bluestacks Offline Installer from Here.
How to Download Hike on Your Computer in 5 Easy Steps
As stated above, running Hike on a computer is not possible without using an Android emulator, and the most advisable to download is BlueStacks. As you imagine there are more supportive softwares that can be used, but since none of them appears to be better than BlueStacks, I would recommend you to use this one.
So, with this being said, here are the 5 simple steps you must correctly follow in order to use this application from your computer:
Step 1: The first step is to install BlueStacks on your PC. The process is extremely easy, and this app will be useful in case you are interested in running other Android apps on your PC.
Step 2: Once you completed installing the Android emulator, you must continue by launching it.
Step 3: As soon as Bluestacks is launched, you must continue the procedure by searching and begin to download Hike on your computer free of charge.
Step 4: Once you downloaded the app you must install it, and the process is close to being completed.
Step 5: After successfully installing the App, you must open it and begin configuring the settings in order to start using the messenger and enjoy chatting with your friends
This is all you must do in order to complete Hike for PC free downloading. As stated above, this process is similar to downloading and installing WhatsApp for PC and other apps which need an Android emulator in order to be used on computers.


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Hi all.
I am after some advice regarding the best way to store my data.
Some info
I have a HTPC with the following HDDs
HDD 1 - 150GB Sata 2 - Windows 7 (80GB) & Windows XP (60GB)
HDD 2 - 80GB IDE - Ubuntu 11.10
HDD 3 - 2TB Sata 3 - Films, TV Shows
HDD 4 - 2TB Sata 2 - Documents, Music, Pictures, Backup Programs
Also a Netbook with 160GB - Ubuntu 11.10
I would like to backup my data and would like to know your views on hows best to do this.
I have considered building a homemade NAS, moving my 2x2TB HDDs and with additional HDDs implementing a RAID 5 setup for my media (Films, Music & Pictures). My Documents would be syncd with the Cloud and both my HTPC (Win7) and Netbook (Ubuntu 11.10).
Can anyone advise on a better solution than this?
What is your current setup / goal regarding your storage setup?


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Kevin Durant scored 26 points, Russell Westbrook added 23 and the Oklahoma City Thunder overpowered the outmanned Minnesota Timberwolves 106-84 on Wednesday night.
After losing its last game on a buzzer-beater against a last-place Washington team saddled by injuries to its three top players, Oklahoma City left nothing to chance with the Timberwolves missing All-Star forward Kevin Love and four others.
The Thunder took control with a string of seven straight points early in the second half and stretched their lead to 24 before pulling Durant, Westbrook and the other starters with 5:44 remaining.
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|2012-05-13, 09:26
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Location: In a vacuum
Age: 29
Too many good things to say about this episode, too many priceless moment that I don't think I can do justice if I don't mention them
Spoiler for episode 6:
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|2012-05-13, 13:57
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Princess since baptism.
Join Date: Dec 2009
Gods, I melted with shirt sniffing scene. I totally expected that but it was still too cute. As I'm a girl myself and quite fond of male shirts too, I couldn't help but feeling sooo warm inside. Is was such a sweet scene. Aside from what the rest of the harem did xD
But what made me realise again why I love this show was when Mayoi broke the umbrella. I was first shocked, stayed calm for a while, then burst into crazy laugh. I couldn't stop myself. I don't know how they do that, creators I mean, but with a single not really special moment they can make me literally rotfl. I don't do that often. I had to replay the scene xD It was just hilarious.
Overall I actually thought the episode was rather boring but it still had pretty nice moments and that's actually the part I adore about it. It's not really special all the time, but has moments that make it shine. Besides, there's Io and Tsumiki... How can I not love it? Again I LOVED how it was shown that they both actually have a thing for each other. It's not one sided. I also like how she's so blunt with her feelings. She acts tsun somethimes, but it's reasonable. Walking under umbrella was so sweet...
|2012-05-13, 15:03
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Graphic Designer
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: In the distortion of space and time..
Haha, kawaii! I love this episode! "Am I ..... being attacked?" and the scene with the flying umbrella literally made me fall down! One of my favourites! Looking forward to the next episodes!!
|2012-05-13, 15:35
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Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: The Anime World
Age: 23
Just watched episode 6.
Ah haha, Tsumiki is just too cute
The summer service Mayoi gave Io was just perfect XD I was so unexpected. I know Mayoi like's to do thing like that and you knew she was scheming something as soon as she made the intrigued face, but I never expected her to do that to poor old Tsumiki Io's reaction was also great "I was just surprised"
That double sided broom was amazing! Why can't things like that work in the real world!?
Love how Io looked over at Tsumiki when asked what he see's in a girl. Ask her out already!
Aww, Tsumiki, you're letting your hormones get the best of you, letting yourself sniff Io's shirt like that. Then you got caught
|2012-05-13, 16:15
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Location: The Netherlands
Age: 41
Mayoi is definitely the most awesome character in the show. I like how she is often the victim of Tsumiki's wrath. She usually asks for it, though, such as with the Tsumiki-service in this episode. It got Io's attention, so Mayoi's sacrifice was worth it.
And then we get the part with the umbrellas. Tsumiki going full tsun was fun enough, and Mayoi explaining what she really meant was genius, but I was laughing like mad when her umbrella broke and struck poor Sakaki.
|2012-05-13, 22:56
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Last Engage
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Location: Florida
Rewatching the ED, I've been wondering about the little figures used in it. From the texture, they're probably CGI, which is inherently plastic-looking anyway (at least, not without some heavy-duty refinement to Pixar levels), but if they are real figures, I wonder if and when they'll be released. They'd be a bit on the basic side, but still nice for a fan of the show. Now if we're talking figures I might actually consider buying, a Tsumiki Nendoroid sounds like a wonderful idea.
I wonder if anybody's combined Mayoi's 300 Spartans bit from episode 5 with any of the 300 memes, especially "This is Sparta!". They're somewhat outdated memes at this point, but the Internet is a resilient beast.
|2012-05-13, 23:24
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Join Date: Jul 2004
This show just keeps coming through with sweetness, bizarreness, and laughter. Tsumiki and Io have been great from the beginning. Requited love. But Nabatame Hitomi's Mayoi is working for me more and more. I've watched ep6 twice now, and there will definitely be a third time.
|2012-05-14, 19:27
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Guess what time it is?
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Nova Scotia, Canada
Age: 32
|2012-05-15, 12:39
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In harmony with the flow
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Shall the flowers bloom atop the mountain?...
I was talking to another anime fan about this series who said they were having a hard time "getting" why the people who liked this series so much (like myself) like the series to begin with.
I think it is exceedingly funny, so I guess for me it is partly the comedy (conveying why you think something is funny is never easy, of course). But one big factor for me is that I actively (as opposed to "just plain") like the characters, and I like the dynamic they all have with each other (both the main characters and the minor ones) - in that sense it is kinda like Tamayura Hitotose for me. I really, really enjoy the charas and their interaction with each other and like to see it's many different aspects as well as the "standard" ones.
A comparison may help with Shirokuma Cafe: for me I "just plain" like the chars there, but do not "actively" like them. So for me that series is funny, but not as funny as Acchi Kocchi.
That being said eps 5 and 6 had me laughing out loud (literally) ... this series is really a treat for me.
|2012-05-16, 23:23
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Join Date: Mar 2010
For a dense guy, Io is damn smooth.
*Tsumiki imagines Io complimenting her in her summer uniform*
Io: *pats head* That summer uniform looks good on you.
Also, I want that tsundere language option on Google translate.
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A bat that was submitted by a homeowner to Grundy County Animal Control for testing has tested positive for rabies.
Bats are starting to become more active, which means the possibility of exposure to rabies is increasing. Bats are the primary carrier of rabies in Illinois. The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has already had eight bats test positive for rabies this year.
"Never try to approach or catch a bat, or any wild animal, you find outside. Bats and wild animals that let people approach them are often not healthy," said Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. LaMar Hasbrouck. "Instead, call your local animal control agency for its recommendations on how to handle the animal."
In 2012, 63 bats tested positive for rabies in Illinois. Four percent of all bats tested last year were positive for rabies, which is average in Illinois. Any wild mammal, such as raccoons, skunks, foxes, coyotes and bats, can have rabies and transmit it to humans.
Rabies is a virus that affects the nervous system. People can get rabies after being bitten by an infected animal. Rabies can also be contracted when saliva from a rabid animal gets directly into a person's eyes, nose, mouth or a wound.
If you find yourself in close proximity to a bat and are not sure if you were exposed — for example, you wake up and find a bat in your room — do not kill or release the bat before calling your doctor or local health department to help determine if you could have been exposed to rabies and need preventive treatment. If the bat is available for testing and test results are negative, preventive treatment is not needed.
Without preventive treatment, rabies is typically fatal. If you have been bitten or have had direct contact with a bat, seek immediate medical attention. Treatment with rabies immune globulin and a vaccine series must begin quickly.
An animal does not have to be aggressive or exhibit other symptoms to have rabies. Changes in any animal's normal behavior can be early signs of rabies. A bat that is active during the day, found on the ground, or is unable to fly, is more likely than others to be rabid. Such bats are often easily approached, but should never be handled.
The following tips can help prevent the spread of rabies:
• Be a responsible animal owner. Keep vaccinations up-to-date for all dogs, cats, ferrets and other animals you own.
• Seek immediate veterinary assistance for your pet if your pet is bitten by a wild animal or exposed to a bat.
• Call the local animal control agency about removing stray animals in your neighborhood.
• Do not touch, feed or unintentionally attract wild animals with open garbage cans or litter.
• Never adopt wild animals or bring them into your home. Do not try to nurse sick, wild animals to health. Call animal control or an animal rescue agency for assistance.
• Teach children never to handle unfamiliar animals, wild or domestic, even if they appear friendly. "Love your own, leave other animals alone" is a good principle for children to learn to reduce the risk of exposures to rabid animals.
• Maintain homes and other buildings so bats cannot get inside.
• If a bat is in your home, do not release the bat outdoors until after speaking with animal control or public health officials. If you can do it without putting yourself at risk for physical contact or being bitten, try to cover the bat with a large can or bucket, and close the door to the room.
Information about keeping bats out of your home or buildings can be found by logging on to www.idph.state.il.us/envhealth/pcbats.htm.
Information about rabies can be found at www.idph.state.il.us/health/infect/reportdis/rabies.htm.


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From the article, it's apparently an online radio service, similar to Pandora or Spotify, except instead of using machine-based algorithms to determine what you might like, it uses lists made by "music experts" based on criteria you give it. I hadn't heard of it before the article, but I might take a look when I get home from work.
I'd imagine it's one of those people on any given popular music torrent site that do things like make absurdly large vinyl rips (I've seen vinyl rips in FLAC where each track is upwards of 350MB) using specific hardware that no one's ever heard of and complain about CDs because they were pressed using the Japanese method instead of the German one.
I actually gave it a try at lunch on my tablet. The home screen on the site told me that it was Wednesday afternoon and gave me five suggestions, the first of which was essentially a "Top 40" list. I'm not into Top 40, so I tried the second one, which was I think "Energetic Songs". It gave me I think five playlist suggestions, two of which were "Twerk at Work" and some other thing related to twerking. The others were pop dance songs.
I wound up trying "Popular Indie", and getting a Jay Z song (apparently A-l
I'll add, of the three: Pandora, Spotify and Songza, only Songza is [easily] available in Canada.
From the article, it's apparently an online radio service, similar to Pandora or Spotify, except for the fact that it works in Canada.
There, FIFW. Google had better not break the one service we can reliably use up here without jumping through proxy hoops, or a bunch of us'll be pissed. I'm preparing the maple syrup cannons, just in case, eh?
What is Songza?
I don't know how popular it is as a browser-based service, but it's a very popular mobile app. Particularly when linked through home media systems, it allows a user to very quickly jump to a playlist based on a desired genre, activity, or mood.
Activities examples:
Breaking Up
Driving in the Left Lane
Getting High
Making Out
Unwinding after work
What is Songza?
A soon to be ruined music system which will be augmented to give Google more of your data, extend their advertising business, and be one more step into the evolution of Google as the evil empire it's been trying to become for years now.
Whatever it is, the fact that Google is buying it means it will be pretty much destroyed as it is now.
And, they'll be updating the EULA/ToS to make sure they own your data in perpetuity and anything evil and asshole-ish their lawyers can think of.
We're Google: Give us every detail of your life for a song.
'Google Songza' is certainly catchier than 'Google Play Music All Access'.
I dumped all other music providers about a year ago and now use Songza, particularly since it's mostly ad-free (and easy to download the streams). However, I've noticed that Songza's suggestions also seem to be location-based: when I'm at home in the sticks, I see a lot of country music suggestions, but when I'm in my office in the city, I mostly see rap and R&B suggestions.
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Alderson expects offseason to pick up pace
By Anthony DiComo /01/07/13 9:00 PM ET
NEW YORK -- On Monday, the Mets remained the only team in the Majors that had not signed a big league free agent. That will eventually change, general manager Sandy Alderson said in a telephone interview Monday evening, though the Mets are not close on any deals for pitchers.
And the roster will not necessarily change in a big way. Nothing will. Though the Mets hope to add a starting pitcher and at least one veteran reliever before Opening Day, they may be done adding hitters.
"The free-agent market for outfielders has shrunk," Alderson said, noting that he does not plan to acquire any additional Major League infielders or catchers. "We've watched that happen. We think that the free-agent market for outfielders was almost as overpriced as the market for starting pitching. But be that as it may, we're still looking.
"We may go into the season with what we have; we may add someone. But the inventory of free-agent outfielders is low."
Alderson offered some skepticism that the Mets will add any such outfielder to the roster, despite not ruling it out. Beyond Scott Hairston, who would be a snug fit for the Mets, few impact players remain available. So while the GM figures to fill out his bullpen and rotation holes via free agency, a trade is more likely in regards to the outfield -- if the team takes any action at all.
"We certainly could trade prospects if we desired, if we thought that a Major League player we acquired would help us more short-term," Alderson said. "Of course there are some prospects we wouldn't trade. But really, the purpose of accumulating prospects is, one, to have them develop at the Major League level, but also to use them to acquire Major league talent. So it's something we could do."
As currently constituted, the Mets will come to camp with outfielders Lucas Duda, Kirk Nieuwenhuis, Mike Baxter, Collin Cowgill and Andrew Brown all vying for playing time, along with perhaps rookie Matt Den Dekker.
Alderson did say he considers outfield help more of a priority than starting pitching, though that is simply because so many viable back-of-the-rotation starters -- Chris Young, Carl Pavano and Shaun Marcum, to name three -- remain available, while few viable outfielders do. The Mets are still discussing "a half dozen or so" starting-pitching options, according to Alderson.
The same logic applies in the bullpen, where the Mets could add any combination of available veteran arms. Alderson figures the Mets will sign one or two on Major League deals, in addition to one or two more on Minor League contracts. Money, Alderson said, "is not an issue at this point."
"We continue to look at what's available and who we think might help us most," Alderson said. "We still think there are very cost-effective options."


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NEW YORK -- Celebrating the United States Soccer Federation's 100th year anniversary, Jurgen Klinsmann and Sunil Gulati were two very active men in New York City, visiting several landmarks to mark the occasion.
The pair started early in the morning by making a visit to Mayor's office at City Hall to receive an official proclaimation of U.S. Soccer's 100 years of existence - the governing body got its start in New York City on April 5, 1913. An hour later, they went to the Empire State Building to participate in the building's prestigious lighting ceremony.
Sandwiched in between both events was Klinsmann and Gulati's visit to Major League Soccer's headquarters where the two men answered questions for approximately 40 minutes about the U.S. men's team. Based on statements made, both men appeared adamant to manage expectations and point to areas where the U.S. has progressed over Klinsmann's two years as head coach.
Here are some highlights from the roundtable discussion:
U.S. men very committed to adopting attacking style
Klinsmann has been criticized for getting results in a similar manner to his precessor, Bob Bradley. The attacking style that the former Germany boss promised in his first press conference hasn't come to fruition yet but Klinsmann insists that it is still the goal for U.S. soccer.
"That's the style that we all agree is what we want to play," Klinsmann said. "Obviously, it depends on the opponent. If you are playing against an attack minded Mexican team then you get less possession than you want to."
He added, "I want us to be more proactive on the field to play high-pressure football and keep the ball. Some games it goes better and some games it doesn't."
Klinsmann pointed to the Costa Rica match as an example. He stated that if there weren't blizzard-like conditions in Denver, the U.S.'s strong play in the first half would have resulted in the team scoring two or three goals. One reporter pointed out that Klinsmann has used 25 lineups in his 25 games in charge and the U.S. coach admitted that the team hasn't had a full chance to develop a chemistry due to availability issues from injuries and clubs holding out players. He expects that the team's scoring will go up in the team's home qualifiers in June against Panama and Honduras.
Klinsmann and Gulati also pointed to Tab Ramos's work with the U-20 squad. Despite losing in the U-20 World Cup qualifying tournament final, Ramos was praised for having a team that focused on attacking and possesion. Klinsmann described Ramos' progress as a sign of the U.S. beginning to develop a more aggressive style of play. Which leads to the next point...
U.S. wants more diversity and a focus on Hispanic players
Over the past two years, the U.S. has become increasingly aggressive in attracting Hispanic players in the hope of finding guys who can implement Klinsmann's preferred possession style.
While the team hasn't outwardly stated that goal (usually subtly hinting at that objective), on Friday Klinsmann and Gulati both admitted that the team wants to attract the best possible players to the team and are actively seeking Hispanic and African-American players for the roster.
"To the extent that we can reach out to the Hispanic community, to the African-American community and be more inclusive, that's a plus," Gulati stated at the roundtable discussion.
Klinsmann discussed how the team is very active in recruiting interested Latino players and making sure that they don't slip out of the U.S.'s grasp. He revealed how he is constantly in touch with potential future U.S. nationals and their current club coaches to check on their statuses and impart why they would be a good fit for the Stars and Stripes.
"We try to find all of the talents out there no matter what their backgrounds are," Klinsmann explained. "The more Latino players that we have, that can add a special quality to our program. No matter what age group, we will go after them"
"We are sending signals to a lot of people that we are open, we are following them no matter what background they are," he added.
Klinsmann doesn't have reservations about Donovan return
The U.S. boss pointed out that Donovan has been available for less than a third of Klinsmann's matches but he is eager to see how the American star progresses on his match fitness. When healthy and motivated, Donovan is arguably the U.S.'s best playmaker even at age 31.
"I'm just observing where he's at and how he gets into his rhythm in games and judging his performance," Klinsmann said. "He does improve us on the field."
There will be lingering questions about team chemistry after Donovan's self-imposed sabbatical saw him miss key Hexagonal matches against Honduras, Costa Rica and Mexico, but Klinsmann insisted that he doesn't expect there to be any negative feedback to the forward's return.
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Bocanegra still in the mix
U.S. captain Bocanega's exclusion from the senior side was a bold decision from Klinsmann and the move paid off by the emergence of Matt Besler in the backline. Both newcomers Besler and Omar Gonzalez had breakout performances for the U.S. and paired with Geoff Cameron's strong play in the back, many have speculated if Bocanegra no longer has a place with the national team.
Klinsmann was quick to dismiss that view and was adamant that he appreciates Bocanegra's veteran presence on the team. Still, he admitted that spots at the center back position are on the line as the U.S. continues to fight for qualification to next year's World Cup.
Klinsmann stated: "You know what you have in Carlos and (Clarence) Goodson as those are guys who have been with the program for a long time. So you want to show them the respect that they deserve. You want to tell them honestly that you want to see competition. You want to see at the end of the day who is ready for a huge World Cup.
"As I've always said, we aren't closing the door on anyone," he continued. "There are players who always deserve to be in the picture, they've done tremendously well for this program and are well-respected but we also have the responsibility to judge on a daily basis who's best to get the job done."
Tim Howard guaranteed U.S. No. 1 keeper job
Brad Guzan was outstanding filling in for Howard against Costa Rica and Mexico, but Klinsmann reiterated that he values Howard's experience and presence between the goal posts.
"Tim is No. 1 undoubtedly," Klinsmann said curtly.
Still, Klinsmann has been very impressed with Guzan's development this year, pointing to his impressive performances after winning the starting position at Premiership side Aston Villa. However, Klinsmann made it clear that there is no competition for the starting goalkeeper job.
"It is just great to see Brad kind of breaking through and having the starter's job now at Aston Villa," Klinsmann added. "The level he played those two games just makes you feel a lot better now having such a strong No. 2."


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That's the official, philosophical statement of why Billy Joel has decided not to publish the memoir HarperCollins wanted to give him $3 million for. The linked article is a bit confusing on the subject of whether Joel has actually written the memoir. I'm guessing he wrote something bland, and HarperCollins didn't accept the draft.
[A] source also said that [Joel] became "dissatisfied" with expectations that "The Book of Joel" would be a tell-all about his marriages, including one to Christie Brinkley, and his battle with alcohol.If he's dissatisfied, it should be with his own delusion that he should get $3 million without doing that. And even if he did, would it be good enough? Another alcohol memoir? Do you trash your ex-wives or reveal yourself as the abuser?


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Few escape their school years without at least one episode of bullying. For some, it's a part of school life, something you learn to live with. For others, it makes the school day something to be dreaded. In some cases, it is a torment so unbearable that the only way out is suicide.
On the afternoon of Friday, January 11, however, it was an enthusiastic group of over 400 kindergarten through fourth grade students, teachers, staff and parents who filled the gym at the Honey Brook Elementary Center for the annual anti-bullying assembly called "C.A.R.E.".
C.A.R.E. is described a major initiative to "Create A Respectful Environment" within the school and community. Its goals are to reduce existing bullying problems, prevent the development of new bullying problems, and achieve better peer relations at school.
Dr. Jamie Whye, school principal, told the assembled students that they should be 'bucket fillers', filling their 'buckets' with helpful behavior - like holding a door open for someone. 'Bucket tippers', she explained, are people who make others feel bad.
The C.A.R.E. program is based on the work of Swedish psychologist Daniel Olweus who devoted his career to the study of bully/victim behaviors among school children and youth. According to Clemson University's Institute on Family and Neighborhood Life, Olweus's work has been responsible for a worldwide change in attitude toward bullying, from being seen as a natural part of school life to being recognized as a pressing social issue that must be taken seriously. One recent study reports that 17 percent, or one in five students, have been bullied "sometimes" or more often. Bullying can be verbal or physical, but it can also include psychological elements, such as threats, social exclusion or isolation and spreading false rumors.
Honey Brook Elementary Center Counselor Alison Lane is a big supporter of the C.A.R.E. program, which she helped to initiate during the 2006-2007 school year.
"There is always going to be conflict between people," says Lane, "and it's not always cut and dried. One of the things the C.A.R.E. program teaches is that there's a difference between a conflict that's between equals and a conflict where one person controls another person."
Becky Escalona, a parent with two children at HBEC, says that the C.A.R.E. program "teaches children that their actions and words can be hurtful to others and how they should be better friends. It also teaches them what a bully really is."
One way to define bullying, according to Lane, is "being mean on purpose."
Students who are being bullied often exhibit warning signs. These may include torn, damaged, or missing pieces of clothing and unexplained cuts, bruises, and scratches from fighting. The child may also lose interest in doing school work, complain frequently of headaches, stomachaches, or other physical problems, have frequent bad dreams, or experience a loss of appetite.
In the C.A.R.E. program, if a student sees another student being bullied, they are encouraged to intervene and say "stop". If it is happening to an individual child and no one else is around, the child is taught to stand up to the bully and say, "I don't like how you're treating me. It's bullying. Stop.". Finally, students are taught that there is no shame in telling a grown up at home or at school that they are being bullied.
Administrators emphasize that the C.A.R.E. program at Honey Brook Elementary Center is more than a 20-minute, once a year, feel good event.
"Yes, we have this assembly each winter and we have parent night once a year," said Lane, "but we carry this message to all adults and in the classroom throughout the year."
Ultimately, the goal is, like the research of Dr. Olweus, a change of school culture.
Escalona, who uses the principles of C.A.R.E. at home with her family, said, "I really feel that the C.A.R.E. program makes the students more aware of the impact of their actions on others."
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text: The Mid-Prairie Board of Education recently adopted the school calendar for the next school year of 2011-2012. Mid-Prairie Superintendent Mark Schneider says it provides for 178 student days and two professional days as part of an innovative calendar. School will start on Monday, August 29th, which is a little later than usual. Schneider says the reason they are starting later is because they will have construction going on in the high school to replace the heating, ventilating and air conditioning system. He says they want to provide as much time to the contractors to get their work done during the summer time.