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The e-Reader (Japanese: カードeリーダー Card e Reader) is a peripheral for the Game Boy Advance that is used to scan special cards in order to unlock new features in existing games, add new features to games that have e-Reader functionality, or to play minigames on the e-Reader itself.
Developed jointly by Creatures, Inc., HAL Laboratory, Inc., and Olympus, the original Japanese Card e Reader lacked the Game Link Cable functionality when it was released in December 2001. A re-release, the Card e Reader+, added a Game Link Cable port, allowing it to connect to a second Game Boy Advance or a Nintendo GameCube using the same Game Link Cables that the Game Boy Advance system alone would use. This version of the e-Reader was the one that was later released in the West as the e-Reader in September 2002.
Though it was popular in Japan, with e-Cards released until the end of the Game Boy Advance's lifespan, the e-Reader proved to be unpopular in North America, leading to its discontinuation in 2004. e-Reader functionality, included in the Japanese versions of Pokémon FireRed, LeafGreen, and Emerald, was removed from the English and other translations, as the compatible cards were never planned to be released. Due to this early discontinuation, the e-Reader was only released in North America and Australia, though e-Cards were released in Europe as well.
Technical specifications
- "Dot Code Technology" (Optical scanning technology)
- 8 Megabit flash memory
- 64 Megabyte mask ROM
- The long strip on each e-Card holds 2.2 kilobytes of data.
- The short strip holds 1.4 kilobytes of data.
- Passthrough game link port
Pokémon e-Cards
- The Pokémon Battle e card series
- The Expedition Base Set TCG expansion
- The Aquapolis TCG expansion
- The Skyridge TCG expansion
- The EX Ruby and Sapphire TCG expansion (Pokédex entries only)
- The EX Sandstorm TCG expansion (Pokédex entries only)
- The EX Dragon TCG expansion (Pokédex entries only)
- The EX Team Magma vs Team Aqua TCG expansion (Pokédex entries only, select cards only)
- Select Wizards Black Star Promos and Nintendo promotional TCG cards.
- The P Promotional cards (Japan)
- The McDonald's Pokémon-e Minimum Pack (Japan)
- The Theater Limited VS Pack (Japan, select cards only)
- Special cards containing extra features for the Smeargle Paint minigame in Pokémon Channel
- Special cards allowing a player to increase the likelihood of special events in the Japanese version of Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire
- Two cards distributed with Pokémon Scoop's Winter 2004 magazine containing the Berry Program Update, fixing the Berry glitch in Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire.
- The minigame Machop At Work was included with the purchase of an e-Reader in the United States.
- According to Nintendo Power v.169, it would take roughly 62,500 e-Reader cards to equal the data on one GameCube disc.
- However, this is a gross understatement when checked mathematically. Assuming the figure listed in the tech specs of this article (2.2KB per strip) and the standard two-strips-per-card format, it would take approximately 350,320 e-Reader cards.
- The device was originally going to be called the "Pokémon Card-e-Reader", and the only mentioned functionality for it was reading Pokémon TCG cards.[1]


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Berkey Water Filters FAQs
Q: I just started using my Berkey system but it is hardly filtering any water at all. Am I doing something wrong?
A: Typically the problem you are experiencing is due to high water tension, which prevents the air from purging from the micro pores of the new purification elements. Included with your Black Berkey elements is a priming button and instructions for use. Take out the Black Berkey elements, prime, and re-install them when you finish.
Q: I have been using my system for six months and the flow rate has slowed down considerably. Do I need to replace the elements?
A: No, unlike other filtration elements, the Black Berkey elements and the ceramic elements are re-cleanable. What typically causes the filters to drip slowly is turbidity and sediment clogging the micro-pores of the elements. Simply remove the elements from your system, scrub the exterior of each element under running water with preferably a green pad (3M or ScotchBrite brand, etc.) or stiff toothbrush. It's simple to do and takes less than a minute per element.
Q: I didn't receive a priming button with my Black Berkey elements. Instead, I think I received an extra black washer in the box. The instructions say to use the tan colored priming button. What gives?
A: Please check in the box which held your Black Berkey elements. The box should contain two elements. Attached to each element should be a rubber washer and a wing nut. Also in the box, should be what could look like another single black rubber washer. This is your priming button. It is thicker than the washers and the center hole is smaller. This black priming button can easily be confused with a washer (we asked the manufacturer to change the color of the priming button back to tan).
Q: How do I know when it is time to replace the Black Berkey elements in my system?
A: The manufacturer suggests 2 methods. The first method is:
- Multiply the number of Black Berkey elements in your system by 3,000 gallons to get Total Gallons for all Elements within the system.
- Next keep track of how many times you usually refill the upper chamber in a week.
- Then multiply that figure times the capacity in gallons of your particular system (for example the Berkey Light system is 2.75 gallons) to determine Total Gallons Used per Week.
- Finally divide the Total Gallons Used per Week into the Total Gallons for all Filters and that will tell you how many weeks before the filters should be replaced.
- Next, calculate the future date for replacement (52 weeks per year), write that date for future reference.
- Your Black Berkey elements will never stop working; the filtration rate just slows down. This brings us to the second method. If after cleaning your elements they do not filter any faster; it is time to replace them. This is the simplest way to decide, and the one we use ourselves.
Q: What are the differences between the Super Sterasyl Ceramic elements and the Black Berkey elements?
A: The ceramic elements were developed and are made in England since the early 1800's, and are what gave the Berkey systems their world renowned reputation.
The Black Berkey elements were developed and are made in the U.S. since around 2000.
- Longevity: Both elements are re-cleanable, but the ceramic elements may last slightly longer.
- Price: Both elements cost about the same.
- Filtration Rate: The Black Berkey elements filter slightly faster.
- Post Filters: Both elements can be enhanced (when needed) by the use of post filters (PF-2 for the Black Berkey elements and PF-4 for the ceramic elements). Post filters slow the filtering rate by 15 – 20%.
- Filtering power: The Black Berkey elements remove slightly more chlorine, lead, and other heavy metals, and completely remove MTBE. The ceramic elements need to be combined with the PF-4 to accomplish this. Both elements need the use of their post filters to reduce fluoride.
Both the Black Berkey elements and the ceramic are far more powerful and last longer than any other filtering systems available today. Whichever one you choose, you made the right choice.
Q: How do I determine which Berkey is the right size for our family?
A: Consider 3 factors when choosing the best size for your needs:
- How many gallons of water do you consume per day? As a rule, one person consumes 1 - 2 gallons per day. That's 2 - 4 gallons per day for a couple, and so on. Once that is figured out, you'll want to purchase a system that will NOT require you to refill it more than twice a day to produce the amount of water you need. For instance, if you determine you consume about 6 gallons per day, the Royal Berkey will be the smallest system you'll want to purchase as it holds 3.25 gallons. Refilled twice in one day, it would produce about 6.5 gallons. Many of our customers find they drink more water when they start using a Berkey system for the simple reason that the water tastes so much better. They also use the "Berkey water" for all their cooking needs as well. "If you wouldn't drink it, don't cook with it." Naturally, this use increases the amount of water they consume per day.
- Emergencies: a natural disaster or power outage can render you without water. In such occasions, you'll be glad to have a Berkey system with a holding capacity greater than your average daily need.
- An increase in users: after a number of years, you may find that your Berkey system needs to be refilled more often to keep up with a growing family (more members and/or children have grown into adults). Since the Berkey is a life-time purchase, remember to keep this in mind when you purchase a Berkey system.
Q: A family in our area recently purchased a Crown Berkey from you with 8 elements, and they love it. I'd like to buy one too but don't know how many elements I need. How do I figure that out?
A: The more elements installed in a Berkey system, the faster the water filters. For instance, a Royal Berkey with 4 elements filters water twice as fast as one with 2 elements. A Crown Berkey with 8 elements filters water 4 times faster than one with 2 elements. This can make a big difference when you need water NOW, and there is no filtered water in the Berkey.
Picture this, you walk up to your Berkey to get some water only to find it is almost empty because someone forgot to refill it. At such a time, the more elements your Berkey has, the sooner you will have water available. Your friends' Crown Berkey with 8 elements will provide them with gallons of filtered water in just a few minutes vs. waiting a while for the water to be filtered using, say only 2 elements.
More elements in a Berkey will not only filter the water faster but you will also have less need to clean or replace the elements as often as more elements "share" the load of filtering the water.
You also save on the purchase of a system with 4 elements or more as each pair of elements are $10 less ($89 vs. $99).
The Travel Berkey and Berkey Light can only use 2 elements at one time. That means the rate at which they filter the water is fixed (not upgradeable). On the other hand, the Big, Royal, Imperial and Crown Berkeys are all capable of using more than 2 elements at one time. This option is critical considering that Berkeys are a life-time purchase.
Q: How do I test my Berkey system to ensure it's working properly?
A: You can test the Black Berkey elements by filling the upper chamber with water, and then adding a tablespoon of food coloring for every gallon of water. If the food coloring is removed entirely, your system is working properly. If not, make sure the wing nuts on the elements are securely tightened then re-run the test. Beware that over tightening can strip the wing nuts, and under tightening may not secure a water-tight seal.
Q: Can I filter sea (salt) water through my Berkey system?
A: No. The concentration of salt in sea water will ruin the elements.
Q: Several hours after filling my Berkey system, there was water on the floor below it. What could be causing it to leak?
A: There are two possibilities:
- Overfilling: You can only put as much water in the upper chamber as there is empty space in the lower chamber. Any more water in the upper chamber will be forced by gravity to filter down into the lower chamber. When this happens, the extra water that doesn't fit in the lower chamber has to go somewhere and is forced out where the upper and lower chambers meet. For example, if you own the Big Berkey (holds 2.25 gal.); you can put 2.25 gal. in the upper chamber as long as the lower chamber is empty. But if you already have, say 1 gallon of water in the lower chamber, you can only put 1.25 gal. of water in the upper chamber. If you put too much water in the upper chamber, it will filter down and leak out.
- Improperly installed spigot: The spigot has 2 washers (one for the inside and one for the outside of the chamber) and a nut. When installed properly and hand tightened, they form a water-tight seal. The washers for the Berkey Light spigot need the slanted sides facing each other.
Q: The spigot that came with my Berkey leaks. How can I fix it?
A: The spigot has a cap that can be unscrewed, and taken off. Unscrew it and pull the cap off. Be sure to pull the cap off that is below the lever you push or pull to dispense the water (not just the lever). Once the cap and lever are off, simply assemble them again. This simple procedure usually fixes a leaky spigot for good.
Q: I have a water softener installed in our house, can I filter that water through my Berkey?
A: We do not recommend it. It is best if you use water that has not gone through your water softener.
Q: Do the PF-2 elements replace the Black Berkey elements?
A: No. The Black Berkey elements and the PF-2 elements are used together. The top of the PF-2 elements screw onto the bottom of the Black Berkey elements (similar to installing a light bulb). The water flows through the Black Berkey elements, then the PF-2 elements.
Q: What is the difference between the PF-2 and the PF-4 elements?
A: The PF-2 elements are to be used ONLY with the Black Berkey elements. The PF-4 elements are to be used ONLY with the Super Sterasyl ceramic elements.
Q: We are on well water. Do we need the PF-2 elements?
A: No. The PF-2 elements should only be used if: ...you are on city water...you have confirmed with your city that they are adding fluoride to the water...you want to remove the fluoride. The PF-2 elements are not needed if you are using spring or well water.
Keep in mind that use of the PF-2 elements slows the filtration rate of your Berkey system by 15 – 20 %. They also displace water which means your Berkey system will hold (store) less water in the bottom chamber.
Q: In case of an emergency, can I take water from our pool and filter it with my Berkey system? Will all the chlorine be removed?
A: Yes. The Berkeys can make chlorinated pool water safe for consumption. However, keep in mind that such a use will cause the elements to wear faster. So, I would only do so in case of emergency.
Q: I've been reading about how chlorine turns into a harmful gas in the shower but will my shower head fit the shower filter you offer? I like our shower head and wonder if the one you offer is any nicer.
A: Yes, our shower filters fit any shower head that is sold in the U.S. The optional shower head we offer with our shower filters are nothing fancy. If you like the shower head you are currently using, I'd keep it.
Q: The news has reported the dangers of BPA in plastics that come in contact with food. Does the Berkey Light have BPA in it?
A: No, the Berkey Light is made without any BPA.
Q: What is the pathological removal capability of the Berkeys vs. reverse osmosis system?
A: Reverse Osmosis does not remove pathogenic bacteria. That is why it is often necessary to add an additional UV light to the system. However, the UV sometimes does not kill all the bacteria because any turbidity in the water can create shaded spots preventing some bacteria from being exposed. Typically, the UV is installed before the bladder tank; however it is in the bladder tank that bacteria usually colonize. Therefore, if the bladder tank is not sterilized on a regular basis, it becomes a source for bacteriological contamination that is never exposed to UV. Additionally, the carcasses of the dead bacteria remain within the drinking water with an RO system whereas they are removed by the Black Berkey elements.
Q: With respect to cost, how does reverse osmosis, distillation and Berkey systems compare?
A: With respect to upfront cost, RO systems typically are the most expensive due to the cost of the system and the additional expense to have the system plumbed in. Next in cost would be a distillation unit. A Berkey system will typically be the least expensive of the three.
With respect to cost per gallon of water, calculated upon the cost per gallon for replacement filters and energy costs, distillation systems and RO systems properly maintained typically cost between 35-65 cents per gallon. A Berkey system typically costs about 1.6 cents per gallon.
Q: With respect to maintenance, how does reverse osmosis, distillation and Berkey systems compare?
A: All Berkey systems are easy to disassemble and clean. The lower chamber should be washed in ordinary dishwater occasionally. The elements may need to be cleaned typically after 6-12 months of use, depending on the type of water being filtered
Distillation systems need to be soaked and cleaned with vinegar solution to remove the scale, typically after each gallon or two.
Reverse osmosis systems can have up to four filter elements, with each needing to be changed at differing intervals from four months up to two years. This requires that the water pressure be shut off and part or all of the system to be disassembled for maintenance. Additionally, the bladder tank should be washed with a chlorine solution at six-month intervals to kill any colonizing bacteria.
Q: Which of the 3 methods of filtration - reverse osmosis, distillation or Berkey purification is the healthiest for drinking purposes?
A: With respect to the healthfulness of the water, most health experts that are up to date on current research are no longer recommending drinking RO or distilled water on a long-term basis because these methods remove all the beneficial minerals from the water making the water an acidic "hypotonic" solution. A chemist will tell you that any time a hypotonic (de-mineralized) solution comes into contact with a "hypertonic" (mineralized) solution, the minerals within the hypertonic solution will transfer out and into the hypotonic solution until equilibrium is achieved. What this means is simply that when one drinks hypotonic water, the minerals in the blood and lymphatic system, which are hypertonic, transfer into the hypotonic RO or distilled water that is consumed and the minerals are flushed out of the body upon urination.
In an effort to re-mineralize, the blood and lymphatic systems then begin to scavenge for minerals from other parts of the body, such as bones and other organs, and this process repeats itself every time de-mineralized hypotonic water is re-consumed. Several studies suggest that people who drink de-mineralized water "hypotonic" over a long period of time tend to be more prone to degenerative diseases such as osteoporosis.
Berkey purification systems do not remove the beneficial minerals from the water but they do extract harmful heavy metals such as lead and mercury as well as sedimentary minerals such as iron oxide. Therefore, the TDS reading will not typically change much unless there are a lot of heavy metals or sedimentary minerals in the source water.
Q. Is there a warranty provided for Berkey systems?
A. Yes. As always, you have 60 days to return any product to us. This is our 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. Also, New Millennium Concepts, the manufacturer of our Berkey products, provides a 12-month warranty for all stainless steel Berkey systems and a 2-year prorated warranty for the Black Berkey Purification Elements. Please alert us to any problems with your Berkey product, and we will help you through the return process.


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Jun 19, 2010
What The Muppets Studio Can Learn from Pixar (or: A Shaky Reason for Me to Toy Story 3 Review)
Ryan Dosier - After I finished my second viewing of Disney/Pixar's Toy Story 3 last night (technically now, but since this is being posted tomorrow I'll write in the past tense) and for one glorious moment before I got up to leave the theater, I just sat and watched the credits roll. I was, literally, stunned by the magic of the movies. Not just any movie, mind you, but the eleventh nearly perfect film to go up on Pixar's distinguished mantle.
What is an article like this doing on a Muppet blog? Well... I'm not going to lie to you, dear readers, I really just wanted to write my own review of the greatest movie this year. But I promise I'll tie it back to the Muppets before the final period is typed!
Now as I'm sure you all know, the Toy Story franchise is what started off Pixar's reign as the most successful animated film producers in Hollywood. In 1995, Toy Story dazzled audiences with its stunning new technology, its captivating story, and its hilarious, distinctly human characters. In 1999, Toy Story 2 took that formula and made it twice as effective. Here we are in 2010, and I'm thrilled to say that Toy Story 3 has done the same thing and taken it to infinity and beyond. (C'mon... I had to.)
Each film follows the tale of child's play-things Woody (Tom Hanks), Buzz Lightyear (Tim Allen), and a myriad of other fantastic characters including cowgirl Jessie (Joan Cusack), neurotic dinosaur Rex (Wallace Shawn), Hamm the piggybank, Slinky Dog, and the Potatoheads (Mr. and Mrs.). In every film Woody and Buzz learn something about their existence as toys and what that entails for their lots in life. Toy Story 3 is no exception. In the third installment, the toy's owner, Andy, has matured and grown and is heading to college. The toys, after having no playtime with Andy for years, make a desperate attempt to be loved again and end up being donated to Sunnyside Daycare.
At Sunnyside everything seems peachy-keen, until the toys come to the quick realization that the daycare is more a prison than the Shangri-La they had hoped. The story soon morphs into a prison escape film rivaling any that I've ever seen. But Toy Story 3 is so much more than just an escape, and it proves that within the final half-hour of the film. I've never seen a movie capture such depth and poignancy, while still retaining humor and heart, like Toy Story 3. Its nearly impossible to not have tears welling in your eyes by the time the credits roll. Even upon my second viewing when I knew what would happen, the tears still came.
The Muppets have the ability to be just as emotionally heart-warming and tear-forming as Woody and Buzz; The Muppets Studio just needs to realize it. The reason that Toy Story 3 is such an amazing film is because its story focuses on its established, hilarious, adored characters. Sound familiar? I firmly believe that Kermit and the gang can carry the emotional weight that every Pixar movie has, while still retaining the classic humor and wit they're famous for.
It is more than obvious that creating character-driven films like the Toy Story series is a venture that is just as successful, if not more so, than pandering to an audience that craves toilet humor and pop music backing tracks. A firm focus on the characters is exactly what the Muppets need. Kermit needs to drive his story by chasing his dream of singing and dancing and making people happy, just as Woody drives his story by chasing his dream of being just what Andy wants and needs.
I hope beyond all hope that The Muppets Studio team sends Jason Segel and Nick Stoller's new Muppet movie script through Pixar's writing department. Pixar knows exactly how to create a beautiful (and, as Dr. Teeth would say, profitable) character-driven film. That is exactly what the Muppets need with this new movie--character and heart; and nobody does that better than Pixar.
Do I have enough confidence that Segel and Stoller can write a heart-warming, character driven script on their own, without Pixar's input? Yes, probably. But do I think their chances are infinitely better if they do get input from Pixar? Absolutely. Even though filming for the new movie is slated for September, I still believe that there's plenty of time for the script to circulate through Pixar's writing department, and I sincerely hope that it does.
If Toy Story 3 (which has set a record for animation by making over $41 million on its opening day) is any indication, Pixar knows exactly how to make a movie for all ages that is both hilarious and heart-warming. The key is character, and that's what the Muppets need to focus on once again.
So, in conclusion... Go see Toy Story 3 and witness the best movie of the year and find out exactly what a kind of film the Muppets could be making if they focused on character once again.
The Muppet Mindset by Ryan Dosier
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From your mouth into Disney's ears... oh, I do hope as well!ReplyDelete
I would so much rather have another movie that is as storyline solid as it is character relevant as "The Muppets Take Manhattan," than one that's as random and near-franchise-killing as "Muppets from Space."
Maybe if we fans pray loud enough (truly vocally, that is), our hopes are going to be answered?!
While I understand what you're saying, please keep in mind that Pixar is not the end-all/be-all of everything.ReplyDelete
Let's please have enough faith in Segel, Stoller, et al. that they'll make their new Muppet film as filled with heart as we'd like, even without having to get help from Pixar.
I think it would be a great idea for Pixar to have a look at the new Muppet movie! I agree that the Muppets certainly have the potential to wow audiences - hopefully the execution of that wow factor will be touching and heartfelt.ReplyDelete
What struck me about TS3 was how much the audience really cares for the characters. And I think they feel the same way about Kermit and company.
Ryan, it happened! Yay! :)ReplyDelete
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Property provides parking, additional restaurant space
Come summer, Olivera's restaurant in Ionia will have a new location to call home.
Owner Ricardo Biella said the business is moving to the former El Rancho building, just south of its current location on Dexter Street. He said a number of factors prompted the relocation.
"We've always had a parking issue," said Biella. "It's just getting really hard."
He said while parking is the largest issue, space also has become a problem because on many weekends they have long waiting periods for diners to be seated. In addition, the carry-out, salad bar, waiting area and hall to the restrooms are in the same congested space, which causes a number of problems during the restaurant's busy periods.
The new location will offer two times the building space and four times the parking space, Biella said. He added he had to take advantage of the building's good price, excellent location and the potential it can provide.
"I think it's for the best," Biella added. "I've been hearing that I should do this for years."
Biella said he plans on creating an outdoor patio, a larger bar with added seating, a take-out location that will not interfere with incoming customers, a larger salad bar, cooking equipment and new dishes on the menu. He added he also has the desire to add more microbrews to the drink selection, as more people are requesting the beer as well as it will support Michigan breweries.
Biella said construction inside the building is taking place now, and licenses are in the process of being transferred. The service and quality will not change, he added.
As for when area citizens can expect to dine at the new location, he said, "we're shooting for around fair time."
Biella said he and his staff have been supportive since the announcement and are looking forward to the changes to come. He said he is thankful for their support as well as the support of the community.
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After Tropical Storm Irene finished chewing up the South Shore, Molly Zweig, the owner of property that backs onto Georgica Beach, began installing an array of steel pipes to mark the southernmost boundaries of her land as they appear on her deed. Before the storm, an area of about 3,000 square feet contained a dune. After Irene, a flat stretch of beach was all that remained.
Surfers and others who frequent the beach at Georgica were outraged by the apparent attempt to usurp a portion of public beach. Protest signs were placed, the fence was vandalized, and a civil-disobedience protest was talked about.
Since then, the shifting sands of time and place have put what seemed an attempt to claim public beach in a more faceted light.
On Friday, Ms. Zweig and her contractor, Bob Sullivan, were given stop-work orders from the State Department of Environmental Conservation and from East Hampton Village. Both agencies issued summonses charging construction on a beach without a permit.
In addition, Larry Cantwell, East Hampton Village Administrator, said Tuesday that Ms. Zweig had been told that she must apply for permits from three sources, the village, the East Hampton Town Trustees, and the state Department of Environmental Conservation, before she can restore her lost dune.
However, what first appeared to be yet another case of a private interest claiming public beach (there are already two lawsuits claiming proprietary interest in beaches long believed to be public, one on Napeague and the other in East Hampton Village) has a few twists and surprises, including a stone revetment that was constructed over 30 years ago on the section of beach in question and revealed by Irene's eroding waves.
Mr. Cantwell said he had formed no opinion as to whether the existence of the exposed revetment would influence the private-public debate. The rocks have been covered over with sand in the days since the storm. The revetment was approved by both the village and the D.E.C. in 1977.
On Monday, Tom Lawrence, the village code enforcement officer, met with the homeowner and her lawyer, Stephen Angel of the Riverhead firm of Esseks, Hefter, and Angel, which also represents beachfront property owners in a suit filed against the town to prevent vehicular access to a section of Napeague Beach. That case is now before the State Supreme Court.
"This one is an interesting case," Mr. Lawrence said of the Georgica dustup. "My first call was to John Courtney," the attorney for the East Hampton Town Trustees. "We have maintained a positive relationship with the trustees. Those dunes are between the ocean and the big pond," Mr. Lawrence said, referring to Georgica Pond.
According to Mr. Lawrence, Mr. Courtney noted that case law differentiated between "evulsion" — loss of land due to a "castastrophic," one-time event — and long-term erosion. While long-term erosion may result in a transformation from private to public property — in this case, private dune to public beach — private property rights could prevail after a catastrophic event, Mr. Courtney said.
During the trustees' regular September meeting on Tuesday night, Diane McNally, the nine-member board's presiding officer, said that given the circumstances it was not clear if the trustees had jurisdiction over the area that Ms. Zweig had fenced off even though it had reverted to beach. Mr. Courtney declined to shed more light on the trustees' position, saying it was a matter for an executive session of the board.
Nonetheless, Ms. McNally said she believed she spoke for the board in thanking Tim Taylor of Citizens for Access Rights for the group's efforts to help defend the public's right to beach access, and for helping communicate the issue "to constituents who don't know how to get to us."
Mr. Taylor attended the meeting to ask trustees to review a proposed resolution he hoped would be adopted by the East Hampton Town Board in support of the trustees' efforts to "vigorously defend legal challenges to the traditional right of the public to vehicular and non-vehicular access to, and use of, our beaches."
Ms. McNally noted that the trustees had already spent $40,000 defending the public's right to drive on Napeague Beach in that lawsuit, which was filed by a number of beachfront property owners.
The question of who owns geography that was once private land after it has eroded to form a beach is one that the trustees have visited in the past, usually coming down on the side of public ownership. This case may be different.
The question is not one the village will entertain, said Mr. Cantwell. "We don't doubt where the property lines were," he said. "The issue with us is that the village does not allow the building of structures on any kind of beach. It's in our coastal protection laws. Ownership is not an issue. We're not getting to the issue of when land is eroded or who owns it. The D.E.C. and the village are on the same page, nothing can be constructed without a permit in a regulated area."


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Public Libraries
The libraries selected representing three regions of Chile affected by the earthquake. We are encouraging libraries, friends of libraries, and other organizations to adopt a library in Chile. In addition to the three libraries listed below, there are many other public, community, academic, and school libraries that need help.
Lota Library of Bio Bio Region
(located about 550 km south of Santiago)
Pichilemu Library or Doñihue Library of Libertador Bernardo O'Higgins Region
(located about 300 km south of Santiago)
San Javier Library of Maule Region
(located about 200 km south of Santiago)
Academic Libraries
Universidad de Talca
Library Director: Raúl Ravanal
Library website: http://www.utalca.cl/link.cgi//Biblioteca/
The Library System has three libraries: the Central Library in Talca, and campus libraries in Curico and Santiago. The main library building in Talca suffered serious damages to its roofing and walls. The main bulk of the collection was transferred to non library building who according to the library director is equivalent to 10% of the main library building. The rest of the collection (dissertations, reference, periodicals) is presently under storage.
Universidad de Concepción
Library Director: Olga Mora
Library website: http://www.bibliodigital.udec.cl/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=193&Itemid=9
The Library System of the Universidad de Concepción (UDEC) is a network of libraries composed of the Central Library in the Concepcion campus, 2 campus libraries, 7 specialized libraries or collections. The UDEC Library System has more than 700.000 items which makes it one of the principal academic library collections in southern Chile.
The campus library of Chillan was hardest hit by last February's earthquake. Although the Chillan library building did not sustain structural damages, many book shelves fell and need to be replaced.
Universidad del Bio Bio (UBB)
Library Director: Roberto Paredes
Library website: http://www.bibliodigital.udec.cl/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=193&Itemid=9
The Library System of the UBB has 3 different campus libraries and a specialized library. According to the library director, for the most part its book shelves are intact. The library director expressed to me their need for renewing their online subscriptions for 2010-2011. One of the libraries which is underground is particularly prone to flooding.


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I'm not really sure if I need to go any further in depth than that. This video is from 2010, but I've never seen, nor heard of, "Keg Hockey" before in my life, so excuse my ignorance if this is old hat for some of you. I even grew up around the corner from a volunteer fire house and all they ever did was sell shitty, overpriced Christmas trees. Chalk it up to the plight of growing up in suburbia, I suppose.
If, like me, you had no idea that such a game existed, marvel at the ingenuity (or boredom) required to create such a game. Basically, fireman use fire hoses to push a keg across a goal line while another set of firemen try to stop it. I assume the keg is empty since the "referee" seems to carry it around pretty easily, but who knows, maybe he is freakishly strong and the losing team has to do a keg stand after the game.


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The Waitrose Foundation South Africa
Waitrose Foundation South Africa
There are many reasons as to why the Waitrose Foundation has become such an important example of social development and upliftment within the rural sector in South Africa and there are also many reasons as to why it continues to thrive and develop.
These reasons range from the innovative concept, to the incredible energy and passion which is the Foundation team on the ground.
Due to the history of South Africa, rural areas are still underdeveloped and people living in these areas are often far removed from resources. Since the advent of democracy, many changes have taken place and many opportunities have been created, but these communities still have no way of accessing them and they also often lack the basic skills required to find out what is available.
The 'bottom-up' process of distributing Foundation funding to meet the needs of the farm workers coincides with the South African Government's Agri BEE (Black Economic Empowerment) Policy, where the goal is to have 30% of land owned by black South Africans by 2014.
The South African Government has recognized that before land transfer can take place, workers must be empowered and given skills that will allow them to take more economic responsibility in the future. There are two distinct stages to the Foundation programme. The first stage works to address social issues and aims to ensure the transfer of essential skills and knowledge to workers, through methods such as education programmes. The second stage will ultimately involve the ownership of land by farm workers, whereby Foundation grants will be used to buy land to be held in trust on behalf of the farm workers.
So far, over £4.5m has been raised funding more than 300 projects and benefitting over 50,000 farm workers and their families in South Africa.
Project categories include
Training centres
Adult Basic Education & Training (ABET) has made big changes as people in the communities can now read and write and there are now 16 farms fully equipped with learning facilities benefiting students of all ages in literacy and numeracy.
The provision of a safe place where children can stay whilst their parents work has made a crèche a top choice on many farms. Crèches, however, by the provision of teachers, visual aids and nutritious food offer more than just a place to leave children.
Media and aftercare centres
So far there are 12 media and aftercare centres offering computer orientation skills, school project work and general academic support.
There are now many healthcare projects across the farms, including a mobile clinic, as access to primary healthcare is often an issue on farms. Hospitals in nearby towns are normally very full, and seasonally employed people waiting for treatment can lose a whole day's wage. In addition, the costs of seeing a doctor can be unaffordable.
Income generation
Due to seasonality of employment, income generating projects are a very important source of income for many workers in South Africa. Income generating projects range from vegetable gardens, leatherwork, beadwork, sewing and glass recycling (turning recycled glass into glasswork products for re-sale).
The Foundation has funded the equipping and refurbishment of 23 community centres. There are 14 sports projects including soccer fields, rugby fields, netball courts, karate and a squash development programme, as well as communal games. Sporting events like sports days are a big initiative on farms.
For more information on the Waitrose Foundation South Africa please visit www.waitrosefoundation.org.za (this link opens in a new window).
Waitrose Foundation Products
By buying products with the Waitrose Foundation logo you are helping to fund community projects chosen by farm workers and smallholders who grow and prepare our produce in South Africa, Kenya and Ghana.


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Date: Mon, 5 May 2008
To: IowaAdmin
Subject: Barheet contacting IowaAdmin from Geocaching.com
Hey there. I recently submitted 3 caches for approval in Pammel Park, near Winterset. I wasn't aware that I needed the director's approval before placing caches there. I contacted the local director who said not to place anything there. Here are the reasons he gave me:
1. They don't know what people would place inside the caches and don't want any inappropriate items in the parks.
2. They want to place their own caches for educational purposes.
He said they wanted to be able to control what was in the caches. I'm not sure how they'd do that, unless they made it just a local scavenger hunt or something. He also says Pammel is not a state park anymore and is managed by the county.
Anyway, just thought I'd let you know what happened for future reference. I will remove the caches and archive the listings. Thanks!
A blog by one of the volunteer reviewers for Geocaching.com. It's about geocaching and the review process -- what it takes to get your new caches listed on the world's most popular geocaching web site. ©Copyright 2012 by K.Braband. All rights reserved
Thursday, May 08, 2008
The Caches of Madison County
3 comments:
- Tom said...
So, #1 is the "official" reason, and #2 is the real reason. I made the observation in an IGO newsletter last year that the smaller the park, the more rules-bound the ranger/director. IMHO, that's why they were given the smaller park. When I deal with a large group like the Corps of Engineers, it's smooth all the way.
At any rate, if your goal is to get approval, contact the park naturalist. These people tend to have better people skills, since they function as teachers oftentimes, and many times with younger people. Every naturalist I've dealt with has been a pleasure to work with. It may be that you can enlist the help of this person. Additionally, if education is the true goal, why not partner up for a Geo 101, and in a way that gives prominence to the park director as a major sponsor of the activity. These guys (I'd say ladies, but have never had a bad experience with one - must be the BGT charm! LOL!) want publicity, too, and seem to be conscious of their peers opinions in my experience. I always say if you can't get in the front door, try the side door, and partnering might be all it takes. Good luck!
- 8:36 PM, May 11, 2008
- Nathan said...
This whole situation is really too bad. Unless the Madison County Conservation board comes up with an internet-based geocaching program, I can't see their program being anything other than a local scavenger hunt. I told the director that geocaching would bring only positive things to the park including trash pickup and....more visitors! Since they are wanting to completely control the contents of each "cache," I don't see how it can be internet-based at all, much less be posted on geocaching.com.
Mostly, I'm disappointed that geocachers across Iowa won't visit the park to find some caches, then stay just because it's a great park!
Hopefully, the closed-minded director will either open his eyes to the positive aspects of geocaching or come up with a great program on his own to draw people to the park.
- 10:07 PM, May 13, 2008
- juliecache said...
It is really too bad. I think a lot of government workers have the same thoughts. I've discovered that they want people to visit geocaches on their sites, but refuse to put their time into placing and owning them. Even with the fun factor that placing and owning involves, the gals at Neal Smith NWR feel that _I_ should volunteer my time to place an earthcache at their refuge, living 50 miles away, even though _they_ are there every day. They refuse to volunteer their time; they think they ought to be on the clock.
I have had good luck with naturalists who are out with people all the time in my county. that is how I know whether a naturalist just has a j-o-b or is living a vocation or calling.
- 2:17 PM, May 24, 2008


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Will Obama visit prompt new round of peace talks?
Even in the toughest of neighbourhoods the strongest of words can make a difference.
Masterful words of an American president, delivered with empathy and eloquence, carried force to charm a sceptical Israeli public.
But do they have enough power to push Israelis back to the negotiating table with the Palestinians?
"We need to take a very long breath now," sighed 27-year-old Avinoam Rozenbaum the day after he sat with some 600 other Israeli students to listen to Barack Obama's main speech during his three-day visit to Israel and the Palestinian territories.
"I'm still digesting it," he told me when he came in to our studio in Jerusalem, still visibly affected by the privilege of sitting in a front row of history.
President Obama's carefully crafted "story of Israel" wove an arresting narrative of freedom - from the sacred Jewish holiday of Passover, through the establishment of a Jewish state, to the right of Palestinians to also be "a free people in their own land."
Avinoam heard first-hand the president's call to "the young people of Israel… to write the next chapter in the story of this great nation".
In their shoes
Our conversation brought in a 21-year-old Palestinian student, Karma Abu Ayyash, who watched the speech on television in the West Bank city of Ramallah.
"It gave us hope," she said, speaking from our BBC studio there.
President Obama's message to both sides was that only direct talks would achieve what must be the main goal - "two states for two peoples."
I asked Avinoam and Karma what they would say if they sat across from each other at that negotiating table.
"You must try to see what life is like for us living under occupation," emphasised Karma, echoing the president's call to Israelis to "put yourself in their shoes."
"We need to focus on the future," Avinoam replied just as firmly. "There is no guilty or innocent side."
He took issue with the American president's description of peace as "just".
A young Palestinian studying business and an Israeli doing a Master's degree in diplomacy voiced some of the same sentiments of an older generation who've lived through the decades of tortuous talks marked by violence and venom.
Fig leaf?
The woman who will sit at the table if talks re-start also spoke of new hope.
"He put peace-making back on the agenda," remarked Israel's new Chief Negotiator Tzipi Livni, who praised a speech she described as "brilliant."
The former foreign minister, one of the few Israelis to highlight deadlocked peace talks in recent elections, has just accepted the job of justice Minister in her rival Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition government.
She dismissed suggestions she was the "fig leaf" in a new team dominated by settler leaders and right-wing opponents of peace.
"I wouldn't have joined this government unless I thought Bibi [Netanyahu] understood he has to move forward."
But when I asked her if she agreed with President Obama's view that Israeli settlements were "counterproductive to the cause of peace", she spoke only of the need for Israel's new team to discuss their negotiating strategy.
Israeli settler leader, Danny Dayan, who was also invited to join the audience for the president's main speech, was more emphatic."
"We need more Tony Blair and less John Kerry," he explained when he sat in our office.
As he sees it, it's an approach that emphasises economic cooperation and Palestinian institution building rather than what he dismissed as the new US secretary of state's ambition to "solve it all".
But words like settlements are the ones that matter to Palestinian politicians. And President Obama's remarks on that issue deeply disappointed them.
"It's either settlements or negotiations," insisted Palestinian MP and activist Mustafa Barghouti. "Continued settlement building on occupied land will mean the death of a two state solution."
True partners?
For Palestinians who hailed President Obama's call in 2009 for a settlement freeze, his less forceful language this week was a step backwards.
During this first visit to the Palestinian territories as president, Mr Obama called for negotiations which "get out of some of the formulas and habits that have blocked progress for so long."
These stubborn gaps will now be addressed in painstaking detail by John Kerry when he stays in the region after President Obama goes home. He's made it clear he intends to spend time and effort on this most difficult of missions.
"John Kerry already knows everyone," remarked veteran Palestinian politician Hanan Ashrawi. "The Americans still have a chance to make peace but only if they stand up to the Israelis."
Doubts persist about the Israeli prime minister's commitment to "two states for two peoples" even though he used the same phrase when he stood next to President Obama.
Despite all the hugs and smiles this week, Mr Netanyahu did not echo Mr Obama's statement that Israel had a "true partner" for peace in Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and Prime Minister Salam Fayyad.
His own senior aides reject those doubts. "I have heard him say many times the same phrase as Ariel Sharon," said one official.
Different road to peace
That phrase used by the former Israeli leader - "It is impossible to have a Jewish, democratic state and at the same time to control all of Eretz [greater] Israel" - was also cited by Mr Obama in his main speech.
"I am optimistic on the tactical level that peace talks will resume," said one Israeli official. "But I can't be sure on the strategic level, at that moment when the crunch comes."
But he added "if the American President is passing the ball to the Palestinians, they'd be mad not to take it."
Many Palestinians, including the young student Karma, pointed to President Obama's visit to Ramallah, with an honour guard and national anthems, "as a recognition of the Palestinian state".
For Avinoam, there's a different road to peace.
"Words have power," he said, "but the key word is trust and we have failed again and again to trust each other."
For all the power of an American president's words, the real force for change will come from Israelis and Palestinians.
Barack Obama knows that.


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The Bureau of Indian Affairs heard hours of testimony covering a wide range of issues during a meeting in Taunton on the proposed tribal casino project.
"My role is to make sure the decision maker is fully aware of all environmental impacts associated with the application," said Chet McGhee, an environmental scientist with the BIA.
The Bureau of Indian Affairs heard hours of testimony covering a wide range of issues during a meeting in Taunton on the proposed tribal casino project.
"My role is to make sure the decision maker is fully aware of all environmental impacts associated with the application," said Chet McGhee, an environmental scientist with the BIA.
The bureau held the scoping meeting Wednesday night to solicit comments from the public as it prepares its environmental impact statement on the Mashpee Wampanoag tribe's application to have land taken into trust, a process that would give the tribe sovereign control over the property — a step necessary for getting a tribal casino.
Many casino opponents raised concerns over traffic, socio-economic impacts, natural resources, water usage and infrastructure.
"I was confused as to why anyone would want to put a casino in a wetland area divided by a rail line and adjacent to a school and a church," city resident Mike Callahan said at the hearing, which lasted several hours and featured public comments from more than 60 speakers.
A handful of Middleboro officials also voiced their concerns. Selectman Al Rullo questioned the impact of traffic on Route 24, especially the section between Route 140 and I-495.
"It will have a devastating impact on surrounding communities," he said.
The Mashpee are seeking to build a casino on 146 acres in Liberty and Union Industrial Park in East Taunton.
Mayor Thomas Hoye Jr. asked that "the project be looked upon favorably" by the BIA.
"The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe has a long shared history with the city of Taunton, once known as Cohannet, and together, we have a long, bright, shared future," Mashpee Wampanoag Chairman Cedric Cromwell said.
Members of the Pokanoket, Pocasset and Massachusett tribes, however, offered comments questioning the Mashpee Wampanoag tribe's historic ties to Taunton.
"The town of Taunton is located within what is historically Pokanoket territory," Pocasset Chairman Daryl Black Eagle Jamieson said. "The Mashpee never maintained a significant historical presence, as the Bureau of Indian Affairs would define it, in southeastern Massachusetts. They were confined to the Cape."
Some speakers also questioned the authority of the federal government to take the Mashpee's land into trust, citing Supreme Court rulings from Monday and 2009. Monday's ruling could potentially expand the number of people who would have standing to file a lawsuit against a land-in-trust approval on the grounds that the Mashpee weren't federally recognized before the 1934 Indian Reorganization Act.
"I see a jurisdictional abuse here, and I object," said attorney Adam Bond, a former Middleboro selectman. "The BIA must first determine it has jurisdiction to act to take the Mashpee's land into trust … I ask that the BIA follow the law and stop reaching to expand its authority and doing so at the people's expense."
Cromwell, in a statement the tribe issued, disputed the court rulings' effects on the tribe's quest for land.
"This ruling does not change anything about our pursuit of land in trust, which is progressing rapidly, nor does it change our focus on bringing thousands of jobs and millions in revenue to our Tribe, Taunton, and Southeastern Massachusetts through our destination resort casino in Taunton," he said in the statement. "We will meet all criteria for our initial reservation and we will be successful."
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City of Lincoln
Mayor's Office
2006 Media Releases
Mayor Coleen J. Seng today unveiled the first of seven new fire pumpers that Lincoln Fire & Rescue will soon place in service. The first pumper will be based at Fire Station #14, 5435 N.W. 1st Street, to replace an 18-year old vehicle. The other six pumpers will be delivered over the next few months after the installation of the radio system and other equipment.
"Public safety is a top priority for City government, and these new fire pumpers give Lincoln Fire and Rescue the equipment to do an even better job of protecting this community," said Mayor Seng. "These are the first new pumpers added to the fleet since 2000, and they will replace the department's oldest vehicles. The replacements have added features that will not only help in fire response, but also will make the pumpers easier to maintain."
Fire Chief Mike Spadt said the department's goal is to replace units after 10 to 12 years of service. He outlined the improved features of the new pumpers, which include:
Spadt said all Firefighters will be trained on the new equipment as needed.


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Ticket renewal set for July 9-Aug. 3
Reserved season tickets for the 2012 football season will be up for renewal to current option holders beginning Monday, July 9 through Friday, Aug. 3.Tickets are $30 for five home games and may be purchased at the Sweetwater ISD administration office. Reserved ticket sales for the general public go on sale on Monday, Aug. 6 during regular business hours and continue through Friday, Aug. 24. Summer hours are 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Monday through Thursday and from 8 a.m. to noon Friday. For more information, call the administration office at 235-8601, ext. 116.


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Supa. Enough already. When I first got on this forum, you were one of the frequent posters that I always enjoyed reading. It was obvious that you were a guy who got to kite alot and enjoyed talking about it. You regularly joined in to posts with positive inputs and helpful tips. Your few videos were impressive and helpful.
Now the only time I see you on here, you are spewing venom toward Dimitri. No one doubts that you don't like what he has said, so we get it. Please, agree to disagree and move past this. We would all enjoy seeing posts from the pre-December Supa.


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FunBoots Dance Party (aka Premiere)
By Adam Aslanian
The Fun Boots! premiere was everything I thought it could be and more. First off, holding the event at Semoran Skateway was borderline genius. I have to say I don't think I'd ever roller-skated before and it was a blast.
But the thing that really got me was just how good all the riders were on four wheels. I mean is this some secret hobby of everyone's I just don't know about? People were doing blind 3's, skating backwards; I think I even saw a couple roller gangs form. It was kind of scary (not really).
In fact, after what I witnessed last night, I think if Nick Taylor, Travis Doran, Hooker, TJ,and Dave Hanson formed a roller skating posse, they would be a serious force to be reckoned with.
Then there was the actual premier of the video, which can be summed up in one word, epic. The video absolutely bleeds progression, and shows you some of the most innovative riding from wake to wake tricks, to locked in grinds, to winch spots most can only dream of hitting. Between the sweet music and the absolutely mind-blowing riding, it was a truly glorious moment for wakeskating.
I'm not going to spoil any of the amazing bangers that took place in the video, but lets just say that Andrew Pastura is my hero. And as for the photos, well there was just too much roller dancing awesomeness going on for me to keep up with, just check the video and see for yourself.
For more pictures, check our Garrett's post on alliancewake.com.


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Elizabeth Kiel, a senior at Unity Christian High School has announced her intention to attend Dordt College and join the Defender volleyball program.
Kiel, a 5-11 middle blocker, averaged 3.2 kills per set with a .330 kill efficiency and had nearly a block per outing for the Knights during the past two seasons. She claimed first-team all-state honors in 2012 from both the IGCA and the Des Moines Register.
Kiel was a two-time all-conference selection and earned all-area honors from the Northwest Iowa Review twice along with all-district honors. She led the War Eagle Conference in kills per set in 2011 and 2012
"Elizabeth is a great addition to our volleyball program for the tremendous character that she brings in humility and work ethic," said Dordt College coach Chad Hanson. "Her talent as a middle hitter for Unity Christian under coach Janna Van Donge, is what led her team and conference in kills/set as well as All-State honors."
Elizabeth is the daughter of Virgil and Janet Kiel of Maurice, Iowa. She plans to study nursing at Dordt College.


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Have used this kite for about two months and the following happen to me several times: When kiting with low wind and changing the direction, the kite moves only only until the trailing edge points to the water. Then the kite stays in this position for about 1 to 2 seconds and then slowly falls in the water. Haven't managed to do anything to avoid this situation so far.
And when this happens in waves like today, it's even more difficult to relaunch. The kite has good relaunch capabilities in normal wind (but then this problem never happen). But with light wind, the kite moves to the edge of the window and rest "glued" in the water in the optimal start position.
Had a critical situation today because of that. Have rolled up the bar after the wind dropped even more, managed to swim towards the beach, but then get washed by a 3m powerful wave and can be lucky that I and the kite aren't damaged too bad.
I'm kiting since about 7 years and normally nearly never drop the kite, and this situation never happen to me with my previous kite, a JN Prima Donna 11m which I used for more than 4 years.
Have the following questions:
1. Has anyone else the same experience with this (or another kite), and has a hint or a solution to avoid this situation? Is it a trimming problem?
2. The kite has a "light wind relaunch system" with a fifth yellow line. But have never seen anybody that uses Naish Bolts that have installed this light wind relaunch system. Has anyone good experience with that?
Thank you all in advance for any advice!


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What makes us happy? Updates of course, even if we aren't 100% sure what's new or improved. Two apps from Nokia just made a little jump – Pulse Beta for Windows Phone 8 and the Mobile World Conference app from Nokia.
Pulse Beta is a nifty messaging app from Nokia that includes locations and images in messages if you want. It's a handy app for coordinating a group of people and eventually meeting up at the same location. If you were in a new city with a tour group it could be invaluable for going off to explore then meeting again somewhere. There are versions in the Windows Phone Store for non-Lumia users and an app specific for Windows Phone 7.X users. The version for Windows Phone 8 of course has a little more functionality like turn-by-turn navigation and more inside.
No clue what exactly is new in the update (couldn't find a changelog), but it's there for you guys to update if you dig it. Head to the Windows Phone Store to download it, use the QR below, or swipe right in our app.
Now, for all you lucky ducks that are attending Mobile World Congress this week in Barcelona you should be using the following app the Nokia MWC 2013 app.
We've already covered the app, but it just got an update. Again, we figured we'd just share that with you guys. Daniel and Jay will be in Mobile World Congress all week and Dan's already attested to how awesome the app is. It's got augmented reality features, lockscreen support, maps, speakers list, the ability to add events to your calendar, sharing contact info via NFC and more. Sounds like a really kick ass app for anyone using a Nokia Lumia at Mobile World Congress this week.
If you don't have that yet, grab it here in the Windows Phone Store, use the QR below, or swipe to the right in our app.


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Broadway: The American Musical "Oh, What A Beautiful Mornin' (1943-1960)" The new partnership of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II changes the face of Broadway, beginning with the record-breaking Oklahoma! in 1943, featuring a landmark ballet by Agnes de Mille. Carousel and South Pacific then set the standard for decades to come by pioneering a musical in which the story is all-important. For challenging the country to confront its deep-seated racial bigotry, South Pacific wins the Pulitzer Prize. Part 4 of 6G
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Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival "Curtis Stigers" The Idaho musician and songwriter exhibits his jazz singing and saxophone skills at the nine-day festival's 10th anniversary of featuring jazz and international music at Rochester, New York. Stigers plays some of his biggest hits in this episode that also features an artist interview.G
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I have been searching for this for a long time.
It was originally slated to appear with Bolt before it was replaced with another short film.
Despite doing all the research I can, all I've gotten is an 8 second sampler and part of a production reel demo.
I have never found it for sale anywhere, nor has it been included in any of the Disney shortfilm collections or as an extra on any Disney DVD.
This is disappointing because it sounds interesting and would be worth seeing.
One of the reviews I found claims that Disney are trying to bury this film, that they dislike it so much they are actively keeping it from being released.
Is it possible I will one day be able to watch this short film?


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Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) is a genetic disorder characterized by the formation of cysts within the kidneys. Symptoms caused by cyst formation in the kidneys include high blood pressure (hypertension), pain on the sides of the body between the last rib and the hip (flank pain), blood in the urine (hematuria) and progressively poor function of the kidneys (kidney insufficiency). In approximately 50 percent of cases, ADPKD eventually progresses to cause end stage renal disease, requiring renal replacement therapy, either dialysis or renal transplantation. ADPKD is not simply a kidney disorder and other organ systems of the body can potentially be affected (multisystem disorder) by the development of cysts. The specific symptoms present in each person depend upon the specific organ systems involved. The liver, pancreas, a membrane covering the spinal cord and brain (arachnoid membrane), the prostate, and the glands of the male reproductive tract that produce fluid that is part of semen (seminal vesicles) may become involved. Abnormalities affecting the heart and blood vessels (cardiovascular system) may also occur in individuals with ADPKD. ADPKD usually does not become apparent until the fourth or fifth decade and was once known as "adult" polycystic kidney disease. However, it has been reported in children and infants. ADPKD is caused by mutations of one of two genes that create certain proteins essential for the proper health of the kidneys and other parts of the body.
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When I was in college I worked at a Micro-Brewery (Flatbranch for my fellow Mizzou folks...) and there they served a grilled romaine salad. As this was around 13 years ago, I know that grilled salads are not new to most of you... but I had never actually tried one until a few weeks ago. We had dinner with my brother and his Claire at one of our local favorite spots - Gram and Dun. (It is a sort of chic comfort food type place with great drinks. You might remember, last year I shared my version of their Chorizo & Mussels.) Along with the mussels (again!), I ordered their grilled salad that I've been anxious to recreate.
My version starts with a basting liquid with rosemary, lemon and garlic that you brush over before and after grilling. After the grill, I squeezed with fresh lemon and topped with parmesan cheese. Sooooo good. The slight grilled rosemary flavor is really special with the freshness of the lemon and lettuce.
Grilled Romaine Salad
1/2 cup of olive oil
1 lemon, juice & zest
1 tablespoon of rosemary, minced
1 teaspoon of garlic, minced
sea salt
cracked pepper
2 small-ish heads of romaine (I used the pre-packaged hearts)
1 lemon, quartered
1/2 cup of parmesan cheese, fresh grated
cherry tomatoes
Start grill or prepare coals. While the grill is heating up...
Wash and dry the romaine lettuce. Cut in half length-wise. Mix together the oil, lemon zest and juice, rosemary, garlic, salt and pepper. Brush mixture on the cut side of the lettuce.
Grill lettuce, cut side down for 2-4 minutes (depending on the temp of your grill) just until grill marks appear. Remove from grill and brush again with liquid. Top with tomatoes, squeeze of lemon and parmesan cheese.


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LAS VEGAS (AP) -- A teenager accused of plowing a speeding car into a crowded Las Vegas restaurant is being charged with six felonies, including four counts of driving under the influence of drugs that could get him a total of 80 years in prison.
Prosecutors said Thursday that 18-year-old Gage James Lindsey had Xanax and more than three times the legal limit of marijuana in his blood in the April 1 crash at the Egg & I restaurant on Sahara Avenue.
He's also charged with reckless driving and leaving the scene before witnesses tackled him and held him for police.
At a hearing Thursday, Lindsey stood in handcuffs and stared straight at a judge who refused to reduce his $500,000 bail. She scheduled an evidence hearing for Aug. 22.
Lindsey's lawyer, Sean Sullivan, calls the wreck a tragic accident.
Police say the teen's 1993 Lexus sedan entered a turn lane, jumped a median, and landed in oncoming traffic. It was hit by a Mitsubishi sedan and a Ford pickup truck before crashing into the eatery.
Rescuers pulled several people out from underneath the car, which ended up balancing on a patio chair.
The crash seriously hurt 10 people, though none of the injuries were life-threatening.
One victim had a collapsed lung and fractures in his spine, arm and shoulders, while several others had broken bones, according to the police report.
One patron who was dining with her sisters when the crash happened said the motor was still revving when the car came to rest.


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Founded in 1921, Alessi is one of Italy's leading manufacturers of home accessories, collaborating with designers and architects to create functional objects that are designed to delight and often challenge preconceived notions of how an object can look. Alessi began as a producer of brass and nickel sheet metal and by the 1950s had repositioned itself as a specialist in manipulating stainless steel. By the 1970s and 1980s, Alessi was collaborating with Ettore Sottsass, Aldo Rossi, Achille Castiglioni, Michael Graves, Phillipe Starck, and Richard Sapper – creating design icons that are still produced today. Today Alessi works with hundreds of artists, industrial designers, and architects to create its core collection – flatware, dinnerware, glassware, cookware, office, clocks, watches, and virtually every type of tabletop or kitchen accessory imaginable. Supplementing its vast core offering, Alessi presents two seasonal collections every year that highlight new designers and typologies. Alessi's designs are included in the permanent collections of museums worldwide. Switch Modern not only shows well over 1,000 Alessi designs on our website, we also have the same commitment to stocking and presentation in our large Alessi-branded store in Atlanta.
Marcel Wanders
Marcel Wanders is a leading product and interior design studio credited with 1,900+ iconic projects. Under the creative leadership of Marcel Wanders, who is supported by Gabriele Chiave since 2014, the multi-disciplinary team of 40 breathes creativity across a multitude of projects. Marcel Wanders works with premium brands such as Alessi, Baccarat, Bisazza, Christofle, Decorté, Flos, KLM, Hyatt Hotels Corporation, Louis Vuitton, Morgans Hotel Group, Puma, Swarovski. Today, many of Marcel Wanders' designs are celebrated in some of the most renowned museums in the world, including the Centre Pompidou (FR), MoMA (US), and Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam (NL).
Marcel Wanders is shaping the design industry and advocating for a more romantic and humanistic design thinking. Respecting the past and the diversity of cultures, Marcel Wanders develops a contemporary language that is personal yet a catalyst for the post-post-modernist era we call the "Contemporary Renaissance of Humanism"


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If Barcelona is 'more than a club', then this is 'more than a game'. It is a battle for supremacy.
Dating back to the mid 1980s, when both clubs were at their peak, the rivalry seemed over when Napoli were struggling in Serie C1. But, a dormant volcano usually results in the strongest eruption.
The Northern/Southern divide in Italy has always been existent. Some Northern Italians overlook the South, wishing to undo the Risorgimento in 1861. To differentiate between the North and the South think of this: Industry vs. Underdevelopment.
Northern Italy, especially Florence was the birthplace of the Renaissance. Southern Italy was the birthplace of the Mafia and Camorra.
In 1991, Umberto Bossi established the 'Lega Nord' or the 'North League'. This political party calls for the independence of 'Padania'. In short, Padania is basically Northern Italy. This Lega Nord party voices its opinion, its beliefs. They want independence, labeling Southern Italy as a 'burden'. Lega Nord don't want the South to share their 'success'. The 'Lega Nord', albeit established in 1991, perfectly illustrates the Italian situation.
When it comes to an opposition there is nothing more sinister than the Camorra, the crime syndicate founded in Naples. Some researchers and historians are adamant that the Camorra and the Sicilian Cosa Nostra are the reason why the South is developing slower.
Despite the Lega Nord being based in Milan, the rivalry with Juventus is huge. At the start of the 84/85 season Diego Maradona became the world's most expensive player, he wasn't heading north. He had penned a deal with Napoli.
1986/87 was absolutely majestic, and along with Bruno Giordano and Careca, they formed the MA-GE-CA trio. Mass celebrations erupted in Naples as the city's club had won their first Scudetto, three points ahead of Juventus. A UEFA Cup and a Scudetto followed in 1989 and 1990.
From the 86/87 season onwards, the tensions had reached an unprecedented zenith. Napoli had been champions of Italy. When Napoli were up against Juventus, Inter or Milan they were affairs loaded with hostility.
There is nothing that sums up the differences and problems better than Maradona's quote before the World Cup semi-final in 1990.
I don't like the fact that now everybody is asking Neapolitans to be Italian and to support their national team. Naples has always been marginalised by the rest of Italy. It is a city that suffers the most unfair racism.
The rivalry has changed since the 80's. Napoli are once again a superpower after suffering from financial problems which meant that they had ceased to exist in August 2004.
On Sunday, these tensions will be revived, a civil case in 90 minutes.
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Would this be more appropriate of an update if I included that I'm drinking a glass of water and that there was a glazed tempeh skewer in my lunch? What? Save it for twitter? Anyway, I do have stories of butternut hollandaise coming, but I've already blogged twice today, so cut me some slack, and if you're so inclined, check 'em out:
Vegan MoFo: MoFo Midweek Giveaway: Cookbooks!!!
Vida Vegan Con: Speaker Round Up #4: This is It!
Have I mentioned that I just may live on the vegan internet?


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Rodney Knight needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 124 designs submitted by 37 freelance designers.
We are a new venture formed by a Stanford MBA and a Carnegie Mellon University software engineer. We want to assist drivers find cheap and convenient parking when commuting into cities. The culture of our company is innovative and fun.
The website will target adult drivers commuting into cities on a regular basis. The website must also appeal to parking lot owners who we partner with so it should have a professional but creative tone.
The logo should convey the mission of the website, namely to help drivers find cheap, available parking in cities. Our website will show drivers where parking garages are located and the rates charged. If possible, the logo should somehow convey the satisfaction of finding an open parking space in a crowded city. We intend to build an iPhone App as well which we will also use the logo for.
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J.C. Penney
Why are some companies hated? The answer often depends on who is asking. Corporations can anger their customers, fail their shareholders, and mistreat their employees. 24/7 Wall St. analyzed each of these angles to pick the 10 most hated companies in America. Topping the list? J.C. Penney JCP, -5.80% went from being a mediocre national retailer with modest challenges to one of the great public company management disasters of the past few years. Former Apple retail chief Ron Johnson joined as CEO in November 2011, and promptly decided to radically change the chain's pricing policy. The negative reaction was immediate. Sales fell 20% in the first full quarter after Johnson began to implement his plans, and the company continued to lose sales at a rapid rate. Customers defected in droves. And with its stock falling more than 40% since Johnson joined, shareholders are also livid with the company, which has also eliminated its dividend.
Dish Network
Dish DISH, +4.04% alienated itself from its customers last May when it dropped several channels, including AMC. Among the shows that went off the satellite service were the highly popular "Mad Men" and "Breaking Bad." Employee ratings of their experiences at the company are as terrible of those of its customers. In a recent BusinessWeek story titled "The Meanest Company in America," former and current employees called the environment created by the company's founder as a "culture of condescension and distrust." Glassdoor's employee rating for Dish is among the worst in its entire survey that covers thousands of companies.
T-Mobile USA
Last year, plans were in the works for AT&T Inc. T, +2.28% to buy the U.S. branch of this struggling wireless carrier from its parent company, Deutsche Telekom. In December, AT&T canceled those plans after the Justice Department sued to block the acquisition, saying the deal would "substantially lessen competition" in the industry. It appears that Deutsche Telekom is now stuck with what is increasingly becoming the black sheep of the big four U.S. carriers. T-Mobile's 4G network in the U.S. lags the other three carriers, and customer satisfaction is tied with AT&T mobility as the worst among wireless carriers, according to the ACSI. T-Mobile also rated as one of the worst in customer service according to MSN/Zogby's annual poll. T-Mobile plans to improve its position through a marriage with smaller wireless company MetroPCS. It also plans to finally offer its customers the iconic iPhone. The fact of the matter is that these changes may be too little, too late.
Facebook alienated its investors in a particularly public fashion. Its IPO was one of the most widely anticipated since the dot-com public offering bubble years of 1999 and 2000. From its IPO price of $35, the stock fell to below $20 in less than three months. Facebook FB, -0.88% has had customer satisfaction issues for some time, but recently did a particularly good job of alienating a portion of its nearly one billion members. This comes in part from the company's continuing user privacy concerns. The company did not help itself in this regard after it announced that it had the right to republish any and all photos in the accounts of its Instagram users. According to the University of Michigan's American Customer Satisfaction Index, Facebook is one of the most strongly disliked American companies.
Citigroup C, +2.96% sacked CEO Vikram Pandit, left, late last year, after he had shepherded the bank through the financial crisis and then fired thousands of workers as well. Pandit's successor, Michael Corbat, said he would fire 11,000 more. The bank's board may have been frustrated with the pace of cost reductions under Pandit, but that was not the only issue that the board apparently believed had hurt long-term shareholder value. Pandit's mishandling of the sale of its Smith Barney unit caused Citi to write down $2.9 billion, and the action triggered a cut in its credit ratings by Moody's. Such actions did not endear Citi to investors. The recovery of Citi's shares since the global financial meltdown has been far worse than its major competitors.
Research In Motion
The RIM BlackBerry was once the pre-eminent smartphone in America and most of the world. According to recently released data from comScore, its share of the market has dropped to 7.3% in the U.S. and is falling rapidly still. After the launch of the BlackBerry Storm, which was roundly criticized by consumers, RIM US:RIMM was unable to release a consumer product that attracted any meaningful sales. Service outages further harmed its reputation and angered customers. RIM's customers have been the lucky ones, actually. The company has fired thousands of employees in an attempt to restore profits. RIM's share price is off by over 20% in the past year, and 80% in the past two years. At left: RIM CEO Thorsten Heins discusses features of the BlackBerry 10 in San Jose, Calif. last year.
American Airlines
AMR, parent of American Airlines, has, in a remarkably short period of time, ruined its relationships with shareholders, bondholders, pilots, customers, suppliers, and most of its other employees. The November 2011 Ch. 11 bankruptcy filing of AMR virtually wiped out shareholders. Recently, American was also able to cut financial obligations to airplane manufacturers and holders of the corporation's debt, harming the financial status of these. The company has been bickering with its pilots for months over compensation. The mass layoffs that often accompany bankruptcy proceedings began long ago. American's image with passengers has also taken a beating. It was recently named the U.S. carrier with the rudest employees.
Nokia NOK, +0.32% recently lost its long-held position as the largest handset company in the world, to Samsung SSNGY, +0.00% . A disaster in the smartphone market, over the past five years, starting with the year the iPhone was released, Nokia has squandered any leverage it might have had and has permanently lost a position in the rapidly growing smartphone sector—mostly to Apple AAPL, -0.22% and Samsung. As Nokia has fallen behind in the smartphone race, its shareholders have had to contend with a sickening drop in the value of its shares. The stock is down 20% in the past year, and 60% in the past two years. All of these factors have contributed to a loss in one of Nokia's most important assets—its brand value. More: Read the full story at 24/7 Wall St.
Sears Holding Corp.
Sears CEO Lou D'Ambrosio stepped down recently due to "family health matters." His legacy is one of unsuccessfully attempting to give two iconic American brands—Sears and Kmart—some stability. He leaves the company US:SHLD with chairman and founder Eddie Lampert, who will become the fifth CEO in seven years for the faltering retail giant. Over the past five years, Sears shares have dropped by roughly 60%. The company lost nearly $500 million in the most recent quarter, and more than $2.8 billion in the most recent reported 12 months. Meanwhile, main competitors Target Corp. TGT, +0.91% and Wal-Mart Stores Inc. WMT, +1.49% have both handily outperformed the S&P 500.
H-P HPQ, +0.22% may be the most mismanaged major company in the U.S., which gives shareholders a reason to turn on it as well. Five years ago, the company had annual net income of more than $8 billion. In the 12 months ending in October, H-P lost $12.6 billion. The company shares are down more than 40% in the past year. Further complicating matter is H-P's acquisition in October 2011 of British data company Autonomy, which is now under investigation for fraud for misrepresenting its value. H-P may have lost billions in the deal. Last year, in an attempt to restructure and stop the bleeding, the company laid off 27,000 employees, more than double any other company in 2012.
H-P US:HPQ may be the most mismanaged major company in the U.S., which gives shareholders a reason to turn on it as well. Five years ago, the company had annual net income of more than $8 billion. In the 12 months ending in October, H-P lost $12.6 billion. The company shares are down more than 40% in the past year. Further complicating matter is H-P's acquisition in October 2011 of British data company Autonomy, which is now under investigation for fraud for misrepresenting its value. H-P may have lost billions in the deal. Last year, in an attempt to restructure and stop the bleeding, the company laid off 27,000 employees, more than double any other company in 2012.