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Alan Foley needed a new button or icon design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 58 designs submitted by 21 freelance designers.
We're a team of teachers and professors at Syracuse University creating an iPhone application called iAdvocate. This application draws on content and materials developed at Syracuse University to support parent advocacy and parental involvement in the educational process. This is an initial phase of a comprehensive technology research development program to develop mobile and web-based applications to support parents and students in k12 and higher ed environments.
We want to get a usable tool out into the hands of parents.
It's also a great publicity tool (Headline: SU's School of Education develops iPhone Application to Support Parents)
We're targeting parents who have kids that have special educational needs... Our iPhone app willd provide parents of children with disabilities with information, resources, expertise, and support necessary to promote meaningful involvement in their children's education.
The App will be promoted on the Syracuse University website, and through press releases.
iAdvocate will support parents' participation in the IEP process (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indivi…on_Program)
app name: iAdvocate
Icon should be bright and simple.
Please - No "handicapped" or "disabled" iconography. No wheelchairs, etc...
No eye (like eyeballs like that thing on dollar bills) imagery, but the letter "i" is okay
Should be clear, simple and bold
Colors for icon: suggestion color cues from http://disabilitystudies.syr.edu/default.aspx (based on Syracuse University colors), but feel free to experiment. We prefer bright, but not gaudy.
Has to look good in the 512×512 iTunes Store icon and the 57×57 icon displayed on the iPhone and comply with the APPLE HIG http://developer.apple.com/iphone/l…mages.html
The files we will require are:
Print file format - .ai (CMYK)
Web file format - .jpg and layered .psd (RGB) and PNG
Please do not use any stock images or clip art in the logo


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Patricia M. Baldridge
Vice President for Marketing and Public Relations
Philadelphia University
Debbie Blissick
Consultant, Gap International
Lives in Brookhaven, PA
I applied to the Strategic Design MBA program because I believe it will open up my capacity to innovate and create in my current company. I have a desire to acquire the business acumen I need to expand in my job and better understand what my clients face in their businesses. This program will help me integrate my past experiences and apply new learnings to enhance my future.
I love to travel the world. I created a list of all the places I want to see. One of my interests is exploring the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. Also, I enjoy playing tennis and heading to the ballpark to watch the Phillies games.
Glennette Clark
Senior Consultant, Aquilent
Lives in Washington, D.C
I decided to apply to the SDMBA because I felt like I had finally found a place of kindred spirits who match my enthusiasm for using design to solve problems. I believe that I was born thinking like a designer. I love taking concepts and ideas from here and there to create something new. I am always looking for an opportunity to make a difference.
I plan to add business skills to my user experience design toolbox. I will be able to use the UX design best practices to identify business opportunities. I will have the business toolkit to take advantage of the opportunity and bring it to market as a successful product or service.
In high school, I made an Elizabethan-period dress from damask curtains. I used newspapers for the pattern. I didn't use any zippers. I donated it to the drama department.
Andy Copleman
Client Success Manager, Monetate
Lives in Philadelphia, PA
I once heard the phrase "If people want hamburgers, sell them hamburgers." The saying distills a very complicated question into a simple, elementary answer. Having worked in many different industries I have seen different industries address similar problems. How to inspire a team trudging towards a single distant goal; why the sexy, great new product is stagnant on the sales floor or wondering if eliminating one step earlier in the process boosts conversion and engagement? How do we know if our hamburgers are the ones people want? At Philadelphia University's SDMBA I want to merge business and design philosophies. I want to learn creative ways to frame the problem and let the solution present itself.
Kristen Dalton
Senior Consultant at Booz Allen Hamilton
Lives in Bel Air, MD
The Strategic Design MBA program at Philadelphia University seemed like a great opportunity for me to advance my understanding of business in a creatively applicable way. I am interested in discovering how a human-centered approach can impact organizational behavior, shape strategy and result in innovative services.
I hope to become an engaged listener, an active participant and a spirited collaborator who is equipped to understand the complexities of a given situation with clarity, and as a result, make sound decisions that connect people and solve problems.
I love stories—listening to them, reading them or writing them. For the past two years, I have awarded the Inspired Scribble creative writing scholarship to a student enrolled in the AP Humanities class at Monmouth Regional High School in Tinton Falls, NJ – my alma mater.
Kittura Dior
Jewelry Industry Marketing Consultant
Jessica Engleman
Senior Account Manager, EPAM Empathy Lab
Lives in Bucks County, PA
I have worked in eCommerce for the last 10 years in varying capacities, and have always strived to balance the creative and business sides of my brain. I've wanted to further my education for some time, but until the SDMBA program, I was unable to find a program that was more than just the traditional MBA program. Normal business thinking wouldn't cut it. I was intrigued by the SDMBA's balance of design centered and business thinking, and excited by how applicable it is to my professional life working in the digital space, and currently at a digital agency. I hope to leverage my learning, experiences, and new cohort colleagues in the future to grow, succeed, and learn how to be the best at what I do. In my spare time, I can be found frequenting estate auctions with my husband.
Jon Habberson
Managing Partner, Weymouth River Group
Lives in West Chester, PA
I consider myself a young entrepreneur. Having started a business and designed a few start-up programs I have a little bit of experience but much to learn. I am very excited for my opportunity with the SDMBA to learn new ways of thinking and constructing ideas. My hope is that as my learning expands all areas of my life will be impacted by Design Thinking and not just my occupation. As a young father I don't have a ton of free time, but when I get the chance I love watching movies from all genres (except horror) and because of this passion I have a special (yet odd) talent pertaining to movies. My wife and I love cruising around West Chester with our dog and baby in tow and enjoying all that the quaint little town has to offer.
T. Brady Halligan
Director of Sales & Partnerships with the Global Renewable Energy Education Network (GREEN LLC)
Kurk Hess
Assistant Division Chief, Maryland National Capital Parks & Planning Commission,
Irfan Huda
Buying Operations, Men's Apparel, Urban Outfitters
Lives in Philadelphia, PA
I decided to apply to the SDMBA because it is a new and, exciting way of delivering often dry business ideas and solutions. Often, in business, ideas are not communicated properly because the delivery lacks a compelling visual representation and process flow. There must be solutions to simplify complex business agendas, to activate them properly without misinterpretation.
I plan to make a direct impact at my company by documenting processes in compelling ways, as well as finding quantitative solutions.
I enjoy music production. I am extremely interested in cooking and, trying Philadelphia's many great restaurants. I am also interested in fashion which plays a role in my professional life.
Janet Monaghan
Client Consultant to IT, FAS and International Divisions, Vanguard University, Vanguard
Lives in Lower Gwynedd, PA
I'm an enthusiastic and eager new hybrid thinker, proud to be at Philadelphia University! I work in Malvern, PA (the antithesis of Wall Street) for Vanguard, a financial services company. I've been with the company for about 15 years now (and was quite fortunate to take a 2-year break when we had our child) -- working mostly in Marketing, Communications and Leadership roles. I have an undergraduate degree in Journalism/Creative Advertising from the University of South Carolina. I work as a client consultant to our IT, Financial Advisor Services, and International divisions.
I've been working since I was 16 years old. While I get a great deal of satisfaction from my work, I'm ready to think differently about solving business, social, and personal problems. That's why I'm thrilled to be part of the Strategic Design community.
Currently I live with my husband, daughter, and mutt in Lower Gwynedd, PA. In my free time, I love doing anything that gets me outside, including hitting playgrounds, walking, running, and playing tennis.
Adele Prior
Case Worker, Turning Points for Children
Lives in Philadelphia, PA
Continuing my education to pursue an MBA has been a personal goal of mine since graduating from the University of Arizona several years ago. I chose the SDMBA because it matches my personal philosophy that we can solve more problems if we approach them in a different way. Non-profit agencies need innovative thinkers to help solve the difficult challenges in our community - and this program will provide me with the tools to be a leader in the non-profit sector.
I moved to Philadelphia two years ago from the Central Coast of California. In my spare time I volunteer at Philabundance to help feed Philadelphia families.
Stacey Sproviero
Director of Business Development, EwingCole
Lives in Philadelphia, PA
Obtaining an MBA has been a personal and professional goal of mine for several years; however, traditional MBA programs seemed a little too traditional for me. What attracted me to the SDMBA program was its creative, team orientated and innovative problem solving approach. I have worked in the design industry for the past 10+ years in various marketing and business development roles for nationally ranked architectural, engineering, construction and interior design firms. Working in design firms is all about brainstorming, collaboration and team work in order to creatively find solutions to our client's problems. I am hoping the program will build on my undergrad degree in business and my professional experience in the design industry to further my career.
When I am not enjoying wine & cheese or checking out the latest Philadelphia restaurant with my friends and family, you can find me in the yoga studio, traveling or relaxing at the beach! As a long distance runner, I have finished marathons, half marathons, and triathlons. I am an avid swimmer and worked for the Long Beach Township Beach Patrol for 7 years. PADI certified in SCUBA, I enjoy diving and snorkeling while traveling the beaches of the world. I also can't leave out my newest interest, golf, just don't ask me about my handicap yet!
Erin Thibault
Project Engineer/Project Cost Control
Juan Carlos Velasquez
General Manager, Inergética
Andrien Wote
Program Manager, WOAN, Inc.
Lives in New York, NY
As a principal shareholder and project manager for my company, I realized I had an immediate need for specific expertise. The present day and the future requires business owners to be multi-skilled innovators.
My journey at Philadelphia University began on the day I searched online for a strategic design certificate, when the query search results directed me to the SDMBA program at PhilaU. As I reviewed the curriculum's structure I was impressed by the program focus on aspects beyond the classroom, and its application to the real world.
A successful business must have a great strategic designer, who can plan, and implement innovations. This process requires a mixture of diverse skills, knowledge, application, and methodology derived from a diverse background such as science, design, business, psychology, social studies, technology, environmental factors, and engineering.
Philadelphia University offers elements mentioned above; PhilaU emphasizes innovation in its offered courses. This is the reason why I chose to enroll in Philadelphia University's SDMBA.
In addition to my business-related interest, I also enjoy participating in evangelical Christianity, preaching, playing golf and tennis, cooking and performing research.
Tanios BouRamia
Technical Marketing Specialist, Coto Technology.
"The Strategic Design MBA offers a framework for success independent of industry, prior experience, organization size or maturity (startup, small business, corporate enterprise, etc…). I want to develop a qualitative, humanistic design approach to complement my foundation in analytic and quantitative reasoning."
"I am an avid homebrewer and craft beer connoisseur. There's a sense of alchemy in brewing as base ingredients become a finished product as well as the satisfaction of enjoying the product and the process with friends and family."
Stephen Bowman
Design & Engineering Manager at Innovative Office Products, Inc.
"I decided to enroll into the Strategic Design MBA program because I knew I needed to learn more about business, and I thought learning in a collaborative, creative environment was the best way to learn. I hope to gain knowledge about how to find opportunities in business and marketing. This would be a great addition to my engineering background."
"I'm very much into college and pro football. I'm also a fan of Ford Mustangs."
Terri Burch
Senior analyst at Ally Financial Inc.
From Detroit, MI, but moved to Philly to attend PhilaU for the SDMBA program and for creative inspiration!
"I waited for several years to go back to school because I could not find a program that fit my personality and addressed my interests in both business and creative disciplines. When I learned about the SDMBA, I knew it was the right fit for my way of thinking."
"I have always been a creative person in the business world. I hope that the SDMBA will allow me to learn to use my creative energy to solve real business problems. I also appreciate that this program will allow me an advantage over traditional MBA's through the design thinking integration and that's pretty exciting."
"Although my professional career is in corporate risk, I am also a moonlight photographer. I founded a photographic company in 2010, which I hope to further expand through the knowledge I gain from this program and my encounters in this great city."
Elizabeth Butterfield
Program Manager at Ethos Health Communications.
"I decided to enroll in the SDMBA program because it really caught my eye and I wanted to gain an edge in my industry. I hope this experience opens my eyes to different fields and opportunities I might otherwise not have known about."
"I love planning parties, and they usually involve a theme. My birthday party last year was MadMen themed. I based the menu off of 50s/60s favorites complete with advertisements from that era. I decorated the house with treasures from my parents' and grandparents' houses. There was even an office bar with recipes for famous MadMen cocktails."
Meredith Dixon
MSN, APRN-BC, Vice President Operations, MinuteClinic, a division of CVS Caremark.
"Going back to get my MBA has been a personal and professional goal of mine for several years. The traditional MBA curriculum and newer online learning environments did not resonate with me. This program has a rigorous curriculum and is taught in an environment that will force me to move mentally beyond existing business boundaries and disciplines and cultivate true creative design thinking concepts into my practice. That is the beauty of the Hybrid B + D Program that is so intriguing and energizing."
"As a seasoned healthcare executive, I am in a unique position in my career. I am able to combine my clinical knowledge, patient care experiences, and business operations management to lead collaborative teams that design, develop, implement, and support new and ongoing clinical programs and service initiatives that impact internal and external customers in the retail health environment. Our environment is changing so rapidly. "Patients/Customers" are looking for solutions to care for themselves and their loved ones in a way that is safe, easy, and accessible. Healthcare has a lot to learn from Strategic Design. It needs innovation to be sustainable. My hope is that I will be able to incorporate the concepts of design thinking in all aspects of my life including: my environment, my family, my team, my colleagues, and my customers. Getting to the root of problems using the design process and finding opportunities will make distinct differences in the way we build lifelong relationships. Collaboration with disciplines outside of healthcare will foster new and exciting ideas for practice models and systems; appealing to the needs of healthcare providers and consumers."
"I really enjoy cooking and entertaining with my family and close friends. "Breaking bread" together reminds us of the many reasons to give thanks and allows for fellowship amidst the chaos that daily life often brings. I like to prepare for the event and create an environment that allows for relaxation and creativity. I don't like to follow the recipes for most things. I will use the recipe to get a general sense, but the rest is often left for improvisation!"
Christine Forester
Christine M. Forester, Marketing Manager, Plymouth Yarn Company, Langhorne, PA
"I completed my undergraduate from Philadelphia College of Textiles and Science in 1991. I was 3rd generation in my family to attend PCT&S. Textiles were in my blood. I benefitted by the size of the college and the individual attention that I received during my undergraduate studies. In 1998, I considered Philadelphia University for an M.S. in Textile Engineering, the program was not what I needed at that time. I am an active alumnus of Philadelphia University and always wanted to go back for a Master's degree."
"I read about the Strategic Design MBA on the PhilaU website. I scheduled for a webinar about the program, and the webinar was cancelled. Much to my delight, I contacted the graduate admission office and started talking about the program. Natalie Nixon was the creative mind behind this program. When she described the program, I knew it was a perfect fit for me. The flexibility of the program fits my full and active life. I feel that the courses are an exact fit for what I need to excel in my creative future. Business has changed immensely in the past 2 decades and I trust that this program will inspire me to shine in the competitive business market."
"I enjoy world travel and exploring different cultures. I am blessed with the support of my young twins and husband during my pursuit to enrich my mind and soul."
Richard (Chip) Hartford
Linux Systems Administrator for GSI Commerce (an Ebay Company).
"I chose the SDMBA Program because I wanted to be part of the pilot program. I wanted my MBA experience to be memorable and unique and the SDMBA offered that for me. I hope that this program helps me make the transition from a highly technical role to more of a design and decision making role as well as help round out my leadership skills."
"I love to surf as much as possible. I participate in Crossfit. I play the guitar. I like to mountain bike. Basically I like to be as active as possible."
Ben Lindo
Industrial Designer at Southco.
"As a design major and business minor, I understood the importance of the relationship between business models and design development. The SDMBA program is essentially a path of natural progression. I hope to gain tools for refined project execution and learn a repeatable method of solving problems through the implementation of strategic processes. "
"I want to make a greater impact as a mentor with hopes to further diversity within Industrial Design by identifying the field as a realistic career opportunity to young African Americans."
David Marshall
Consultant, Gap International.
"I decided I wanted an MBA because my background is not in business, and I wanted to learn the ins and outs of how businesses work. I specifically chose the SDMBA because while I never thought of it this way, I've always been fascinated by good design--things that just work, and have a lot of thought put into making them seem deceptively simple. I love the idea of applying this mindset to business challenges. I hope to learn how to understand and run a business, and ultimately how to design clever solutions to problems of all sizes in a way that is helpful to users and also profitable."
"While it is infrequent these days, I've been playing percussion since I was 9 years old. I've played a variety of instruments and styles, including wind ensemble/orchestra, marching band, jazz, rock, and performing in pit orchestras for live musical productions."
Evelyn May
Coordinator, Faculty of Design, Fashion + Technology Programs, Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Vancouver, BC, Canada
"There are many reasons why I decided to enroll in the SDMBA, but the first and foremost is the exciting combination of strategic design thinking with business.. For me, my studies in the SDMBA program will elevate my personal and professional development with strategies for innovation. It will provide valuable insights that go beyond traditional MBA programs and allow me to think of new possibilities."
"I have no doubt that this program will be of mutual benefit to me, my students, program and organization. It will provide me with innovative and inspirational approaches to higher education."
"My personal interests involve R+D in the area of smart textiles in health and wellness."
Lauren McEwen
Production and Inventory Manager at Galbraith & Paul.
"I was excited about the Strategic Design MBA because it combined my interests in design thinking and business strategy. During my time at PhilaU, I hope to gain the skill set and the self- confidence needed to identify opportunities and to find creative solutions to the challenges facing the Philadelphia region. I am a Penn State Philadelphia County Master Gardener, a textile artist and avid reader."
"Currently, I am lovingly restoring my West Philadelphia 1925 Tudor Revival row home, which saw a little bit too much of the swinging '70s."
Frank McIntire
Operations Analyst for Wells Fargo Bank in Philadelphia.
"Obtaining an MBA has been always goal of mine. As a Philadelphia University graduate, I was familiar with the school and attracted by the creative and innovative new program. Further, the chance to reach my goal in an accelerated, executive format with other professionals led by great instructors convinced me this was program for me."
"I hope to use the experience and education from the program for career advancement, bringing value to my company and reaching my personal and professional goals."
"I have been married to my high school sweetheart for 30 years. We raised three children who are aged 29-17. I volunteer in various capacities throughout the year. In the past year, I led a team from Wells Fargo in a playground build in Kensington, and at the American Philosophical Society Museum in Old City."
David Raufer
Designer/ Business Development.
"I currently am the Director of Business Development for Ambient Environmental Inc. with the task of opening a new office in New York City. I also have an interest in a Design Build Construction and Manufacturing company in Philadelphia."
"My decision to enroll in the Strategic Design MBA was simple…it is the perfect combination of business and design strategy for today's emerging opportunities. I am hoping to develop the tools and define a strategy that will enable me to grow personally and professionally."
"My first BS degree from Philadelphia University in 1990 was in Fashion Design."
Steve Ricci
Product designer at Sabert Corporation.
"I want to learn more about the business and marketing side of industrial design, so that I can be a more effective designer. I hope to learn how to uncover product opportunities in the market place, and design for those opportunities."
"...I am a constant drawer and doodler. I don't consider myself a top-level illustrator, I just love to draw, render, and sketch for fun."
Daniel Walker
Senior Graphic Designer, The Vanguard Group.
"I was always interested in going back to school for a Masters degree, but I wasn't sure about a traditional MBA or a MFA. This degree I felt bridged the gap where it engages my creativity and while developing my business knowledge."
"I hope to bring more to my organization and look forward to more opportunities that this degree will allow me to pursue."
"I maintain my own side business creating graphic communications which include logo development to invitations. Also I never think twice about jumping into home renovations no matter the scale."
Jeremy Waxman
Vice President, Product Development at Verifi, Inc.
"I selected the Strategic Design MBA program because of its unique curriculum that included a heavy focus in skill-sets used by product management. I am looking to learn new and innovative ways of thinking and designing new products and solutions to assist in my career progression."
"I participate in CrossFit, am an avid golfer, and a Rutgers Football season ticket holder."
Orly Zeewy
Brand Architect and Adjunct Professor, Philadelphia University.
"I have a design background and a strong interest and affinity for business. I'm what you'd classify as a hybrid thinker but until I met Natalie I didn't know it. Several years ago I started to think about teaching full time and explore what kind of advanced degree would make sense for someone like me. As soon as I met Natalie and she told me about the program I knew I had found the right place!"
"I hope to learn quantitative and qualitative processes that I can use in my consulting work and a deeper, factual based knowledge of how business works and thinks."
"I am a member of the Sustainable Business Network of Philadelphia and have been committed to sustainable practices for nearly 10 years. I spend much of my free time in my garden and switched to native plants 3 years ago when I added a water feature to my garden. This summer, I'm hoping to add a rain barrel and replace one of my gutters with a water chain."
Robb Ziegler
Robb Ziegler, President / Creative Director, Brandimation.
Lives in the New York metro region.
"My company's focus is innovation and new product development at the intersection of research, marketing, design, and engineering. I personally dedicate a lot of time exploring how different approaches and frames toward innovation can together generate sums greater than the parts. In practice, this has generated exceptional results for clients. We make sure we're not only well versed in best practices, but are actively creating them."
"I like Philadelphia University's vision to bring design, engineering, and commerce (eg. marketing, business administration) together, as exemplified by the Kanbar DEC center and this inaugural SDMBA program. Very few other schools have dedicated such infrastructure and program resources to realizing such a vision. Other pioneering schools have added "D" to "B" or tacked on "B" to "D" or created theoretical trans-disciplinary models, while PhilaU seems to have theoretical, cross-discipline and practical aspects in harmony. That's a big challenge to take on, whether you're an individual, corporation, social or educational institution."
"On a personal level, the executive-format was also a big consideration. It will enable me to enhance rather than disrupt my work responsibilities."
"The program will provide stimuli and inputs which will broaden my personal understanding of both the challenges and rewards of this intersection and vision, from three types of frames: the educators', my fellow students', and of course my own. Already we are looking at different problems than I would typically explore with a design thinking lens. It's a joy to explore new territories and modes of thought with enthusiastic people! "
"I really enjoy traveling and connecting with people from very different backgrounds than my own--whether they have different cultures, beliefs, or roles. Especially over a good meal. For me the most important word to learn when traveling to a different country isn't "hello," "goodbye," or "thank-you" but "delicious!" This word is an expression of shared delight which often brings about more sharing! It also has much in common with another favorite avocation: yoga, which means 'to unite.'"
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March 9, 2011
Wabash stranded 10 base runners Wednesday evening while collecting a total of nine hits in a 3-2 loss at Cal Lutheran.
The Kingsmen scored all three runs in the first inning, smashing two doubles and two triples off Wabash starter Andrew Swart (left).The Little Giant junior settled in from that point, throwing a total of 6-2/3 innings with a total of nine hits while striking out three. Nate Adams worked a 1-1/3 innings of shutout baseball. The freshman did not allow any Cal Lutheran to reach base, striking out two Kingsmen.
Wabash left five runners on base through the first four innings before final putting up a run on the scoreboard. Brian Lares ripped a one-out triple to right, scoring one batter later on an RBI single by John Pennington. The Little Giants added a second run in the sixth inning when John Holm led off with a single. Tanner Coggins moved Holm to third with a single before a fielder's choice by Chris Deig produced the run.
The Little Giants would load the bases in the seventh, but were unable to bring home the game-tying run. Wabash put the tying run at second on a sacrifice bunt by PJ Tyson, but two strikeouts ended the threat.
Joe Johnson and Pennington each had two of the nine hits for the Little Giants. Cal Lutheran (9-6) finished with nine hits and five runners left on base.
Wabash falls to 2-8 with the loss. The Little Giants will take Thursday off before regrouping on Friday for a nine-inning game against Rutgers-Newark. The game will be played at the University of Redlands.


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When buying a digital camera, there are many important specs to consider besides which color to pick. In years past, the way you'd approach this was to get the camera with the highest resolution – measured in megapixels – you can afford. But, with many new compact point-and-shoots boasting the same resolution as their higher-end cousins, could they really perform at the same level?
The answer, of course, is no. The 16-megapixel resolution in Canon's entry-level PowerShot A4000 IS doesn't mean it's stronger than Canon's top-end PowerShot G1 X with a 14.3-megapixel resolution. There are many things that differentiate low-end from high-end, and one you should focus on is the sensor. A camera's sensor is a highly sophisticated piece of component that captures light through small pixels (also called photosites) and turns them into a digital signal. (How they work is far more complex than our general description, but we know you have better things to do than sit down for a science lesson.) While a compact point-and-shoot sensor may have the same number of megapixels as that of a compact DSLR, they aren't equal – it's how big those pixels themselves are.
While resolution is still important, your buying decision should include factoring in the camera sensor. Here are some things to keep in mind.
CCD versus CMOS: Equal but not the same
Whether it's a DSLR or point-and-shoot, digital cameras use one of two sensor types: charged-coupled device (CCD) or complementary metal-oxide semiconductor (CMOS). Without getting too technical, a CCD sensor delivers higher image quality, but is more expensive to produce and requires a lot of power. A CMOS sensor uses less energy and is cheaper to produce, but traditionally it's larger in size, isn't as light sensitive, and more susceptible to noise than CCD. A new variant of CMOS, called back-illuminated CMOS, is starting to appear in more and more digicams. Instead of being placed on the front, the wiring that delivers the signal from each pixel in a back-illuminated CMOS sensor is on the back, which allows more light to reach each pixel.
But picking one or the other is unimportant. Thanks to advancements in sensor design, today's CCD and CMOS sensors are able to produce high-quality images, so don't get hung-up on sensor type. (The trend in the camera industry, however, is moving toward CMOS.) You should be concerned about sensor size, which we'll describe next.
Sensor size, not megapixels, is what matters
Compare the size of a DSLR to a pocket camera or smartphone – the difference is noticeable. From this you can conclude that the larger DSLR will accommodate a larger sensor, and in turn a larger sensor will produce the better picture. This is why resolution doesn't matter solely, because a more advanced camera with a large sensor will trump the low-end point-and-shoot with a small sensor, even if both sport the same number of megapixels. With a small sensor, the pixels can't capture as much light, so a pocket camera will produce images that have less dynamic range and never as clean as a DSLR. A camera with a larger sensor will also produce images with less noise, especially at high ISO. Of course, the tradeoff in image quality means more convenience.
Manufacturers list sensor sizes for DSLR and point-and-shoots differently. DSLR sensors are measured in width and height in millimeters, but point-and-shoot sensors are measured diagonally in fractions of an inch. For example, Nikon lists the sensor size of its Coolpix S3200 as 1/2.3 inches, while Sony lists its a99 DSLR's sensor as 35.8 x 23.9mm. To compare the sensor size equally, you can convert either measurement into an approximate measurement in diagonal inches. In the two models mentioned, the Nikon sensor is approximately 0.43 inches and the Sony's is 1.69 inches. As you can see, the Sony's sensor is nearly 4x the size, which will produce image quality that's much better. Sensor-Size offers a handy calculator that does the conversion for you. The site also lists the specs of some of the most popular models.
In the interchangeable lens category, which includes DSLRs and mirrorless/Compact System Cameras (CSC), sensor sizes are also described as full-format, APS-C or APS-H, Four Thirds, and Micro Four Thirds.
A full-format sensor (24 x 36mm) is equivalent to a frame of 35mm film in size, and these sensors are very large and expensive. They are found in flagship DSLR models – you can't miss them, they look huge and are heavy to carry. These are what many pros use to capture amazing images.
Most other DSLRs use an APS, or Advanced Photo System, sensor. The APS designation is equivalent to the size of APS film formats (14 x 21mm to 16 x 24mm for APS-C and 28.7 x 19.1mm for APS-H). The smaller sensor size of APS-C allows manufacturers to create compact DSLRs that aren't as powerful as full-frame models, yet still deliver a great picture quality nonetheless.
Another standard, Four Thirds, features a sensor that's even smaller (13 x 17.3mm). Developed by Kodak and Olympus, DSLR cameras using Four Thirds were made primarily by Olympus and Panasonic. The smaller sensor means a smaller and lighter camera body that can achieve deeper depth-of-field. Four Thirds cameras use a 4:3 aspect ratio instead of the 3:2 of APS.
A new standard, Micro Four Thirds, has the same sensor size and qualities of Four Thirds. Created by Olympus and Panasonic, Micro Four Thirds cameras don't use a mirror like a traditional SLR, and are far smaller and lighter. However, Micro Four Thirds cameras tend to have slower autofocusing and image quality isn't as strong.
What sensor do you need?
For online sharing purposes, like e-mail or posting to a social networking site, small sensors in compact point-and-shoots and smartphones will do the job. But if you intend to use your photos for other purposes – whether it's printing on paper, cropping an image, or publishing it in a magazine – know that cameras with small sensors may not deliver the image quality you're looking for.
As we noted in our article on how to print large images the right way, resolution (megapixels) play a role in how large an image you can print (check out the article to find out how to determine the print size a particular resolution will yield). However, resolution, as we've already mentioned, doesn't necessarily mean great image quality. If you plan to use your images for commercial purposes, invest in a full-frame or a high-end APS DSLR. For printing at home to share or display, check out entry-level DSLRs, CSCs, or high-end point-and-shoots that feature a large CMOS or CCD sensor. If you're wondering what the difference between CMOS and CCD sensors are, CEI Europe has created a helpful infographic breaking down what sets the two technologies apart from one another.
Remember, although the sensor is more important than megapixels, know that there are other digital camera components – the lens, for example – that are also important.


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New details released on Brockway shooting
BROCKWAY – This incident occurred as members of the Pennsylvania State Police and the Jefferson County Drug Task Force were serving a search warrant on the occupants of the Kenneth Lees Sr. residence, located at 1881 Cemetery Hill Rd., near the Borough of Brockway, Snyder Township, Jefferson County.Upon approaching the front door of the residence and announcing their identity and possession of a lawful search warrant, the officers were met with gunfire from an occupant of the home. Trooper First Class Bradley Wilson was struck in the neck and upper torso by two bullets fired from the residence and was immediately incapacitated. Troopers and officers on the scene then returned fire and successfully extricated the wounded Trooper from the scene.Trooper Wilson was taken by ambulance to the DuBois Regional Medical Center and stabilized. He was transferred by medical helicopter to Altoona Regional Medical Center for emergency surgery. He was then transported to UPMC in Pittsburgh for further treatment. His condition is currently listed as critical.At the scene, law enforcement established a perimeter around the Lees residence and attempted to make contact with the occupants to negotiate their surrender. All attempts to communicate with the occupants of the home were unsuccessful. At approximately 1 a.m. on Sept. 27, 2013, members of the PSP Special Emergency Response Team made entry into the Lees residence to discover the sole occupant, Kenneth Lees Sr., deceased from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.The PSP were assisted in this incident by the Jefferson County Emergency Management Association, the Jefferson County District Attorney's Office, the Pennsylvania Game Commission, the Brockway Borough Police Department, the Brookville Borough Police Department, the Sykesville Borough Police Department, the Reynoldsville Borough Police Department, the Jefferson County Sheriff's Department, the Brockway Volunteer Fire Department, the DuBois City Volunteer Fire Department and the Brockway Volunteer Ambulance Service.


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GRAND COULEE A 26-year-old dealership will soon be under the ownership of a man who recently brought his pre-owned vehicle business back to Omak.
Fuller and Sons Auto Sales, 122 Midway Ave., was purchased by Choice Auto Group in mid-December, according to Choice co-owner and General Manager Nick Martin.
"We thought it would be a great opportunity," he said. "We like doing business in small communities and we just thought it would be a great fit.
"It's not too far away, but far enough to where it makes sense to do another location."
This is Choice's first effort to expand since owner Mike Kaiser brought the dealership back to Omak in October after a four-year absence.
"It's actually just going to add to our ability to have more selection for everybody, because we can transfer vehicles back and forth between the two lots," Martin said.
Martin will also serve as general manager of the Grand Coulee location, but will work primarily in Omak.
Despite the new name and new owners, customers will still see familiar faces at the dealership – sales manager Heidi Black is remaining on staff, and Fuller and Sons owner Keith Fuller will work for Choice on a part-time basis.
"He will still go to auction to buy vehicles. He will still be there to assist his customers," Martin said.
The Chronicle left a message for Fuller, but he didn't return the call before press time.
The Grand Coulee dealership will expand its inventory from around 20 vehicles currently to about 40. The Omak location, 625 Okoma Drive, has about 90 vehicles in stock.
"We take over officially Jan. 2," Martin said. "We won't be open for business right away. It's going to be a few days after that."
Choice is in the final stages of receiving its dealer's license from the state for the Grand Coulee location. Some light remodeling is under way, from flooring and signs to painting.
Fuller and Sons is one of two dealerships in Grand Coulee. The other is Jess Ford, 522 Midway Ave.
Meanwhile, the Omak dealership has hired more staff to keep up with demand – salesman Jason Barnett and office staff Lori Covington and Julie Ann, Martin said. The flagship store started with seven employees.
"Thanks to all our customers for helping us be able to get everything moving so quickly, and all the support from the community," he said.
Kaiser ran then-named Choice Auto and Truck for about eight years before selling to Consumer Auto Liquidators and moving to Arizona, taking the company name with him to sell muscle cars.
Martin worked for Choice Auto for about four years before Kaiser sold it. By that time he had worked his way up to sales manager. Consumer Auto hired Martin as general sales manager, and he stayed for about one year before moving down the road to Sunrise Chevrolet, 726 Okoma Drive.
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Sugpo at Upo Buridibud. Buridibud is one of my favorite Pinoy vegetables dish, it's a vegetable dish usually made up of Pinoy vegetables cooked/boiled with sweet potato or kamote and bagoong na isda, and topped with fried or grilled fish or fresh shrimp. When times are hard the vegetables may be just topped with daing na dilis or hibe. Click the links below to see the recipes of some of my Buridibud and dinendeng in the archives.
Dinengdeng with Inihaw na Bangus
Dinengdeng with Inihaw na Tilapia
Buridibud, Dinengdeng a Alukon ken Patani
Dinengdeng with Beef Soured with Tamarind
Dinengdeng, Green Leafy Version
Saluyot at Labong
Tabungaw (Upo) nga Buridibud
Malaga ken Marungay, Samaral at Malungay
Cooking your favorite Pinoy vegetable dish is not limited to basic ingredients it would be good to tweak the ingredients to add level to a humble Pinoy vegetable dish and make it special. For my Sugpo at Upo Buridibud I used prawns instead of using small shrimps or dried shrimp. It may be an overkill using prawns on a boiled vegetable dish but I thought I could enjoy more my prawns simply boiled with my favorite vegetables.
Here is the recipe of my Sugpo at Upo Buridibud.
1/4-1/2 kilo small or medium size prawns
1 medium size upo, skinned, sliced into thin wedges
1 medium size kamote, skinned, diced
1 medium size tomato chopped
1 small size onion, peeled, chopped
2-3 tbsp. bagoong na isda
Cooking procedure:
Dilute bagoong na isda in 2 to 3 cups of water, strain in a sheave and pour solution in a medium size sauce pan, bring to boil and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, remove all scams that rises. Add in the kamote and simmer for another 3 to 5 minutes or until it start to disintegrate. Add in the onion and tomato let simmer for 2 to 3 minutes then add in the upo and prawns, add more water if necessary, continue to simmer for 8 to 10 minutes or until the upo is just cooked and the prawns turned red, do not overcook. Correct saltines if required. Serve hot with a lot of rice.


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One of those things which happens with my Ubuntu is that it doesn't mount all my hard drives (except C:// drive, on which it is installed) during startup. I have to manually open up Places and click on each and every hard drive to open them up. This might seem to be a trivial problem, but it isn't. The major headaches due to this are:
1. I cannot keep any image from other hard drive as Wallpaper.
2. Amarok cannot start playing songs. It gives me an error saying 'File not located'. This is the most important problem.
So if you have been hounded by this problem too, then rejoice cause I have finally found a solution to this problem. I must thank nicedude for this.
There is an amazing software called Pysdm which allows you to decide which drives to mount or unmount during startup. Pysdm is an GUI application and is extremely easy to use.
To install Pysdm do this:
Command to install it
sudo apt-get install pysdm
Command to run it after install
sudo pysdm
Once it opens select the drive and then partition you want to mount on the left hand side of the GUI and then click mount and it should do it for you.
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These bug people all look the same.
Another real-world wrestling move Dilos uses during the Empire flashback: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mxhMNs43NVA
In this issue of YA, Miura's comment is that Gigantomakhia was created as part of a plan to celebrate Young Animal's 20th anniversary, but was not released in time.
So this means that it's an old work, or I'm wrong?
(which was this year, as YA was created in 1993).
Ah...according to Wikipedia the date is 1992, thats why I thought that was an old work
According to this article I found after googling 'Gigantomachia', it's definition is "War" (Machia) and "Giants" (Gigantes/Giganto). Would it be implausible to say that after millions of years following a post-apocalyptic event, the Gods have risen and are now waging a war on one another through various tribes?
I wouldn't be surprised to see a few scarabs running around or being used as currency.
I'm starting to see why he was suspected of being a spy, provided Ogun's people or, he himself have any knowledge of Greek words and their meanings.
I rather like the fact that the article mentions Ragnarok, the end of days, or rather the end of a tribal era that is soon to come.
By the way, I looked up Prome's name as well and it's the name of a city in Burma.
Total Ganishka vibe from the beginning of the episode too.


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Problem: The group will e.g. not let you echo PIDs into its "tasks" file and complain about a lack of space.
Solution: You have probably not set up all necessary settings of the group yet. E.g. for cpuset you must assign cpu and memory to the group before you can use it:
The magic files are cpuset.cpus and cpuset.mems. First you'll want to know what we've got available. You can just check what the root group has, it automatically has all memory and cpus assigned to it: tail ../cpuset.cpus ../cpuset.mems
Then echo at least one cpu and one memory slot into your group. In my case: echo 0 | tee cpuset.cpus cpuset.mems.
Problem: Mounting with -o cpu,memory fails, e.g. with filesystem busy. This is because some other process mounted them into separate dictories before and modified them separately. Now they might be or are different, so they can't be mounted into the same directory anymore.
Solution: Close all daemons that exit cgroups, then use cgclear.
Problem: Subgroups can't be deleted. It says access denied or a similar error.
Solution: Use rmdir or rm -r, but not rm -rf to delete a directory. Don't ask me why. ;)
Problem: I can't find the cpu shares or memory limits file.
Solution: If you're a beginner, you likely really want to use "cpu" and "memory" as "mount -o" not "cpuset" when mounting cgroups.
Problem: How do I get it to work in the first place so I can test how well it works?
Solution: Check this first steps with cgroups article.
More to come... Just asks in the comments if you run into other problems ;)
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Dear friends,
I wanted to say thank you for your kind words, i have read them many times and have felt the warmth from them.
I am sitting in the upstairs loft, Poet and all les animaux are sound asleep and all i can hear is the wind playing with the leaves of the birch trees. I am not comfortable up here yet, my new computer arrived and it took me a week to finally open the box and set it up, and now i type this to you. I have big plans for this space where the heat rises from the wood stove. it is where Poet and i will retreat to on very cold days so i must make it perfect, well our kind of perfect anyways.
The cold has made it's way to the hill. My love for winter does not fade, especially when it snows but i must admit that the transition from Autumn to Winter scares me at first for i still have a barn to fill with hay, wood too arrive and a driveway that looks like a dried up river bed to contend with. Once those things are in place then i am ready, ready for big wool sweaters, a fire that never goes out, big cast iron pots of lentils, soups and stews. showing Poet the snow, putting on tiny wool hats and mitts, teaching her how to catch snowflakes with the tip of her tongue and reading books by the warmth of the sun on the window panes.... i love her so very much, so very- very much.


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Not Even Lindsay Lohan Can Save a Terrible Idea
Karaoke is fun because it's a group activity, usually involving a lot of beer and yelling loudly with your arms around others. Using your smartphone is the opposite of this, and yet, here is Just Sing It, a bad app with a celeb endorsement. In a rare victory for common sense, Just Sing It is already tanking.
Perhaps the singalong startup and its investors, including Lerer Ventures, pulled Lohan out of whatever stimulant pit she happened to be in one day because they knew their app was a stinker. Singing at your phone does not sound very fun. But choosing to associate a bad idea with a sad person has created a synergistic reaction of despair. Guests at the December 17th launch party weren't permitted to ask Lohan about the app she is ostensibly a fan of, though I doubt it would've been worth asking anyway. When I asked a Just Sing It rep if I could talk to Lohan about Just Sing It, I was told it'd be "probably vey [sic] difficult" to reach the struggling starlet.
Not much of a spokesperson—really just a case of promotion by proxy. Here's a thing you recognize next to something you would otherwise never hear of. But it's not working. Download data from AppAnnie shows a slight bump from contrived post-party writeups, followed by a steady decline into app store nowheresville:
See that blue line? That is an unpopular app becoming so much less popular that nobody bothers quantifying it anymore. It's off the charts, but in the wrong direction—and a sign that maybe Just Sing It shouldn't have used some of its $1 million in venture capital to hire Lindsay Lohan. If it's any solace, getting Justin Bieber for the job probably wouldn't have worked either.


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Don't know what to think of this series of stills either. A reader sent them to me asking why Spartacus snubbed the Cannibal. Don't know if that was intentional, a greeting line miscue, but you can see Cancellara just goes right by Eddy, and Eddy quickly withdraws his hand.
Before the shake
Shake attempt
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A move that is both amazing to see and painful to feel, the Fireman's Carry Double Knee Gutbuster is a technical move which requires technique to pull off. The manoeuvre sees the opponent driven from a lifted position onto the wrestler's knees, which are crushed into their stomach.
This Gutbuster manoeuvre was probably made popular by former WWE superstar Jamie Noble, who used the move as a signature manoeuvre during his cruiserweight tenure. Today, the move can be seen by many superstars, especially in the independent circuit. Some of its users include the likes of Roderick Strong and Prince Devitt, who is featured in the video below dishing out the move to Alex Shelley from a match in Japan.
Like a usual Fireman's Carry, the wrestler will usually grab the opponent's arm before placing their arm in between their legs. This will cause the oppponent to be lifted onto the wrestler's shoulders, so that they are lying stomach first on top of the wrestler's shoulders.
With the opponent now lifted, the wrestler will then need to begin to lift them off in order to drop them into the Gutbuster. To do this, the wrestler will usually place their hands on to the wrestler's chest and knees and then throw them upwards. As the opponent is thrown upwards, the wrestler will begin to fall backwards.
Now, with the opponent just miliseconds away from hitting the canvas, the wrestler will have fallen back and will then lift their knees. This causes the opponent to fall stomach first onto the wrestler's knees before rolling to the canvas in pain.
- Also known as: Double Knee Gutbuster/ Prince's Throne
- Famous users: Jamie Noble, Prince Devitt, Roderick Strong
- Finished off: Kota Ibushi, Kenny Omega, Nunzio, Paul London
- H&B Rating: 9
Watch more variations:
Jamie Noble's Fireman's Carry Double Knee Gutbuster– Essentially the same way that Devitt hits the move, yet the impact of the knees is usually sold even more, as they fly off the knees upon impact.
Roderick Strong's Fireman's Carry Double Knee Gutbuster– Again, very similar to a simple variation, except Roderick sometimes turns the move from a Gutbuster into a Chestblower manoeuvre, as the video shows.
Roderick Strong's Press Lift into a Double Knee Gutbuster– Okay, so this doesn't start off from a Fireman's Carry, but it ends up like one. The opponent is lifted upwards then dropped onto the wrestler's knees.
Consequences Creed's Military Press Double Knee Gutbuster– Another move that doesn't start off from a Fireman's Carry but ends up looking exactly like the move's finish. Instead of a Fireman's Carry, Creed Military Presses the opponent high before dropping them onto the knees.


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Alli Rainey spent the fall participating in and representing SCARPA at climbing events such as Rocktoberfest and the Team Clif Bar athlete summit where she got to know athletes in other sports, such as Chris Davenport. She also honed her sport-climbing skills in the Red River Gorge and played a supporting role for her climbing partner as he set up new sport routes.
It's been a busy fall season filled with events for me, as well as my annual pilgrimage to the Red River Gorge to work on honing my still-developing steep sport-climbing skills. Autumn kicked off with participation in the local Bureau of Land Management's National Public Lands Day trail maintenance event near our home in Wyoming. After that, along with my husband, Kevin Wilkinson, and my dog, Jedi, I embarked on the 24-hour drive to Kentucky, stopping for the night in the middle of Iowa before continuing on to arrive just in time to be a part of Rocktoberfest 2012. We taught an intermediate sport-climbing clinic, spending the day sharing our knowledge before I handed out SCARPA goodies to all the participants.


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Newspaper: Lanza built spreadsheet on mass murders
Vast research: Police said killer planned shootings for years
Staff reports
Connecticut law enforcement authorities have discovered a detailed spreadsheet that shows Adam Lanza plotted the shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School and researched mass murders for years, the New York Daily News reported.
"What investigators found was a chilling spreadsheet seven feet long and four feet wide that required a special printer, a document that contained Lanza's obsessive, extensive research -- in nine-point type -- about mass murders of the past, and even attempted murders," the newspaper said.
Hearst Connecticut Newspapers previously has reported that investigators found reams of material that showed Lanza's obsession with other mass murders and that investigators believe he had plotted his Dec. 14 rampage for some time.
The Daily News story attributed the information to an unnamed veteran police officer who attended last week's International Association of Police Chiefs and Colonels midyear meeting in New Orleans. At the meeting, Col. Daniel Stebbins, of the Connecticut State Police, briefed other high-ranking police officials on the investigation into the shootings, when Lanza, armed with an AR-15 Bushmaster semi-automatic rifle and two handguns, killed 20 first-graders and six adults at Newtown's largest elementary school.
Before driving to the school, Lanza first shot and killed his mother, Nancy, in the Yogananda Street home they shared.
The source told the Daily News that investigators believe the spreadsheet was in reality a video game score sheet, one that the 20-year-old mass murderer wanted to have his name atop, and that he picked the school because it gave him the best chance to rack up the greatest number of "kills."
He also said that investigators now believe Lanza had planned the massacre for years.
Connecticut State Police spokesman Lt. J. Paul Vance issued a statement Monday morning saying that police would not be releasing any further information on the case. Stebbins' comments at the New Orleans seminar were intended "for law enforcement professionals only," and should not have been made public until the families of the victims had been briefed, Vance said.
"Following every tragic mass murder incident in this country, it is customary for law enforcement to share their lessons learned from the investigation," Vance said. "It is unfortunate that someone in attendance chose not to honor Col. Stebbins' request to respect the families' right to know specifics of the investigation first."
But unlike some previous instances when information about the shootings and Lanza's possible motivation were reported by the news media, Vance didn't dispute the accuracy of the story.
He said a final state police report is "still several months away."
Earlier this month, Hearst reported that State Police investigators had recovered from Lanza's home what a source described as documents related to "virtually every mass murder" in the United States and abroad.
Lanza showed particular interest in the October 2006 shooting at a one-room Amish schoolhouse in Lancaster County, Pa., in which gunman Charles Carl Robert IV took hostages and shot 10 schoolgirls, five of them fatally, before killing himself.
Lanza also had researched Anders Behring Breivik's shooting spree in Norway in July 2011. Breivik killed 77 people, eight of them by setting off bombs in downtown Oslo, before he shot and killed 69 others, many of them teenagers, at a summer camp on Utoya island in July 2011.
Investigators have theorized that Lanza wanted to exceed Breivik's death toll, sources told Hearst.


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Bombings and shootings kill 10 in Iraq
BAGHDAD (AP) — Bombs exploded near two Sunni mosques Friday in Baghdad as a series of attacks nationwide killed 10 people, Iraqi officials said.
The deadliest attacks were bombings targeting worshippers as they were leaving weekly Muslim services in mainly Sunni areas in the Iraqi capital.
At least five people were killed and 21 wounded in a bombing targeting the Sunni al-Tawheed mosque in the southern Dora neighborhood, and two Sunni worshippers were killed and 11 others wounded in a similar attack in western Baghdad, police officials said.
There has been a spike in bombings of Sunni mosques in recent months amid rising political and sectarian tension in the country, although it is unclear who is to blame. While it is possible that Sunni insurgents could be to blame for the mosque attacks, hoping to stoke sectarian hatred, Shiite militias may also be behind the assaults.
Hours later, a suicide bomber drove his explosive-laden car into an army checkpoint in the northern city of Mosul, killing two soldiers and wounding 11, police officials in the city said.
Gunmen also shot and killed police Col. Ghazi Ahmed after storming his house in the former insurgent stronghold of Hawija, 240 kilometers (150 miles) north of Baghdad, police said.
Hospital officials confirmed the casualty figures for all attacks. All officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak to media.
More than 4,500 people have been killed since April, when violence began to surge after government security forces staged a deadly crackdown on a Sunni protest camp in the north. The minority sect has grown increasingly angry over what it sees as unfair treatment at the hands of the Shiite-led government and tensions have risen markedly since U.S. forces withdrew in 2011.
The growing unrest — marked by frequent coordinated car bombings and other attacks blamed mostly on al-Qaida's local branch targeting police, the military and often Shiite Muslim areas — is intensifying fears Iraq is heading back toward the widespread Sunni-Shiite sectarian killing that peaked in 2006 and 2007.
Much of the Sunni anger stems from allegations that vague anti-terrorism laws are being used to detain Sunnis arbitrarily. Followers of Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr also held a demonstration Friday calling for the release of detainees from the movement, which was involved in the past violence before al-Sadr declared a cease-fire.


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All Major Stations
www.scr.indianrailways.gov.in- 2015-06-11
In order to clear extra rush of Passengers, SCR will run four special trains between Secunderabad-Tirupati and Secunderabad-Visakhapatnam as detailed below:-
1)Tirupati-Secunderabad Special Train:-
Train No. 07146 Tirupati-Secunderabad Special Train will depart Tirupati at 17:00 hrs on 11thJune, 2015 and arrive Secunderabad at 04:00 hrs on the next day.
2)Secunderabad-Tirupati Tatkal Special Train
Train No. 07145 Secunderabad-Tirupati Tatkal Special Train will depart Secunderabad at 17:55 hrs on 14thJune, 2015 and arrive Tirupati at 08:00 hrs on the next day.
Enroute both the above special trains will also stop at Renigunta, Sri Kalahasti, Gudur, Nellore, Kavali, Chirala, Tenali, Guntur Sattenapalli, Piduguralla, Nadikude, Miryalguda and Nalgonda stations in both directions.
These special trains will have 13 coaches viz, one AC II Tier, one AC III Tier, seven Sleeper Class, two General Second Class and two Luggage cum Brake Van Coaches.
3)Secunderabad-Visakhapatnam Tatkal Special Train:-
Train No. 02728 Secunderabad-Visakhapatnam Tatkal Special Train will depart Secunderabad at 16:30 hrs on 12th June, 2015 and arrive Visakhapatnam at 06:50 hrs on the next day.
4)Visakhapatnam-Secunderabad Special Train:-
Train No. 02727 Visakhapatnam-Secunderabad Special Train will depart Visakhapatnam at 16:30 hrs on 13th June, 2015 and arrive Secunderabad at 05:30 hrs on the next day.
Enroute both the above special trains will stop at Nalgonda, Miryalaguda, Nadikude, Piduguralla, Sattenapalli, Guntur, Vijayawada, Eluru, Tadepalligudem, Rajahmundry, Samalkot, Annavaram, Tuni, Anakapalli and Duvvada stations in both the directions.
These special trains will have 13 coaches viz, one AC II Tier, one AC III Tier, seven Sleeper Class, two General Second Class and two Luggage cum Brake Van Coaches.
(M. Umashankar Kumar)
Chief Public Relations Officer
www.swr.indianrailways.gov.in- 2015-06-11
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Press Note No.52 dated04-06-2015
EASTCOASTRAILWAY TO RUNTATKAL SUPERFAST BI-WEEKLY EXPRESS SPECIALSBETWEEN VISAKHAPATNAM-KRISHNARAJAPURAM-VISAKHAPATNAM (Tr. Nos.02877/02878) FOR 07 TRIPS IN EACH DIRECTION TO CLEAR EXTRA RUSH OF PASSENGER DURING SUMMER
Accordingly, Train No.02877 VISAKHAPATNAM-KRISHNARAJAPURAM TATKAL BI- WEEKLY TATKAL SUPERFAST EXPRESS SPECIAL will depart at VISAKHAPATNAM station at 19-00 hrs., on Saturday & Wednesdays, commencing from 06th to 27th June, 2015 (Total: 07 Specials only) and arrive atKRISHNARAJAPURAM station at 14-50 hrs., on Sunday & Thursdays.
En route, theBi-Weekly TatkalSuperfast Express Special arrives/departs atDuvvada at 19-30/19-32 hrs; Samalkot Jn. at 21-08/21-10 hrs; Rajahmundry at 21-55/21-57 hrs; Eluru at 23-08/23-10 hrs; VIJAYAWADA at 00-45/01-00 hrs; Ongole at 02-52/02-54 hrs; Gudur at 05-50/05-52 hrs; Renigunta at 07-45/08-00 hrs; Katpadi at 10-15/10-20 hrs; and arrives/departs at Jolarpettai at 11-30/11-35 hrs.
In the return direction, Train No.02878 KRISHNARAJAPURAM-VISAKHAPATNAM BI
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Wabash Picked to Repeat in NCAC Preseason Football Pollsby Brent Harris • August 7, 2006 Share:
Wabash, the defending North Coast Athletic Conference football champion, has been selected by the media and the coaches to repeat in the 2006 title chase.
The Little Giants dominated both polls, garnering a large majority of the votes cast.
"My stance on polls hasn't changed now nor will it ever," Wabash coach Chris Creighton said. "I think polls are meaningless We will not be deceived by pre-season rankings.
"Over the last 3-to-4 years the top 4 or 5 teams in this league have proven they can have special seasons and win the conference title. I expect to see competitive football from the first week of the season to the last as we always do in the NCAC."
Wabash was picked to finish in the top spot in the coaches' poll after receiving eight of the possible ten first place votes from the NCAC coaches. Wooster, picked third, garnered the other two votes. Wabash received 98 total points. Ohio Wesleyan was second (78), followed by Wooster (77) and Wittenberg (76). Allegheny (62), Kenyon (47), Denison (45), Oberlin (27), Earlham (26), and Hiram (14) rounded out the voting.
The media was nearly unanimous awarding Wabash 24 of the 28 first-place votes and 264 points. Wooster was second with one first-place vote and 213 points. Ohio Wesleyan was third (108) followed by Wittenberg (193), Kenyon (173), Allegheny (145), Denison (108), Oberlin (77), Earlham (60), Hiram (44). OWU, Kenyon, and Allegheny all picked up a single first-place ballot.
The Little Giants, 11-1 in 2005, will attempt to become the first team to win back-to-back conference titles since Wittenberg won four consecutive championships from 1998-2001.
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Numusiczone helps Caribbean artists sell the latest in Bouyon, Soca, Calypso, Zouk, Compa, Kadans, Dancehall and Reggae MP3 downloads.
Artists know how to make music, but not how to do technology, landing pages, persuasive, sexy design and copy that sells. Even if they do, odds are they don't have the time or the level of expertise that we do.
Numusiczone bundles that expertise together and help artists directly engage their fans on our download store, through social media widgets, direct sales, viral videos,etc. We'd like to be the next equivalent of a "Record Label", but allowing artists to double their cut by selling direct to fans, making their living without signing their souls away.
We target, Caribbean visitors, comfortable buying online. Most have relocated to the US, Canada and UK, away from the Caribbean where they can't readily find music stores with their favourite Caribbean artists.
Another big markets are Dj's, who need the latest Caribbean tracks to spin.
Looking for 2 main pages:
1. Artist page: Main functions, to sell music and get fan's email address.
Should start with large panoramic artist photo on the top, example: http://www.allaboutbirds.org/NetCom…x?pid=1189.
Artist headline, located under or nicely placed in the panoramic image: similar to the snake ad and Porsche ad here: http://www.grokdotcom.com/2009/07/2…-a-winner/
Under the headline, should be the artist top 10 song list one one side and sales message/bio on their story and why u should buy their music, on the other side, preferably split into two left and right columns
I like the top 10 song popularity visualization bars that last.fm uses.
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We'd like it to be a bit more refined and elegant, and adhering to the layout described above, and having prominent add to cart buttons, and email signups.
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Main function, email signup, sell music.
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- See also: War on Sovereignty
Sovereignty refers to the independent legal authority of a population in a particular territory, based on the recognized right to self-determination.[1] Among the powers exercised by every sovereign nation is the right to control its own borders, including trade, tariffs, emigration, and immigration.
By sovereignty, in its largest sense is meant supreme, absolute, uncontrollable power, the absolute right to govern.[2] For example, God has sovereignty over all creation. "He Who is the blessed and only Sovereign, the King of kings and Lord of lords" (1 Timothy 6:15). In Islamic teaching, Allah alone is sovereign ("alone without partner", meaning a denial of the divine nature of the Trinity) and does not delegate power to Jesus or any civil government.
From the 1400s to around 1960, most lands were classified as either sovereign nations or colonies. Sovereign nations were free standing and practiced self-government. (Each nation's separate government was a democracy, a dictatorship, a monarchy, or something else.) Colonies were governed and controlled by a separate nation. Since 1960, most colonies have been granted independence, with rare exceptions where a lack of resources prevent the colony from surviving as a viable independent nation.
Globalism has caused the individual nations of the world to lose some of their sovereignty. Many liberals support the eventual unification of all humanity under a one-world government.
A major issue in the American Civil War was the question of whether each state had sovereignty or whether the United States ("Union") government exercised sovereignty over the individual states. As the European Union continues to evolve, similar debates arise over the rights of the member nations in that union.
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- ↑ Almond, Gabriel A. Comparative Politics Today: A World View. New York: Pearson, 2004.
- ↑ Black's Law Dictionary, Sixth Edition, p. 1396.


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OAKLAND - Josh Donaldson tried to suppress his personality when he arrived in the majors with the Oakland Athletics, thinking that as a rookie he was better off being seen and not heard.
It wasn't until his second recall from the minors last season, midway through August, that Donaldson decided to let go with his outgoing, sometimes-brash nature — a key component of his success — figuring he had nothing to lose after batting .153 over his first 28 games.
Turns out he need not have worried in the first place. Individuality is not only accepted but encouraged in Oakland's famously loose clubhouse.
The A's are up to their goofy antics again, adding a dugout canopy of arms as greeting for home run hitters to their previous assortment of Bernie Leans, hijacked mascot cars, hallway hockey contests and general wackiness.
More important, and once again most improbable, they're back among the best clubs in baseball. With Donaldson leading the way offensively in a breakout season, the Athletics' low-budget collection of role players will take a three-game lead in the American League West into today's opener of a four-game series against the second-place Texas Rangers in Arlington, Texas.
"Our identity is a bunch of goof-offs who play the game hard and don't care about the stigma of some things that we do being portrayed as bush league," says Brandon Moss, a seven-year veteran on his fourth team who platoons at first base. "We just have fun. It's a game, and winning has made it 10 times more fun."
They've done plenty of that. Oakland has a major league-best 99-55 record since July 1, and it has won 22 of its last 29 games to again climb to the top of a division that was supposed to be dominated by the deep-pocketed Rangers and Los Angeles Angels. Both had opening-day payrolls roughly twice the size of the Athletics' $60 million.
The club relies on young pitchers — four of the five starters were rookies last year — and platoons at designated hitter, catcher, first base and the second base-shortstop combination.
PLUMBING THE DEPTHS: Sewage seeps into Coliseum clubhouses
Manager Bob Melvin said that didn't rankle his players: "They're not a bunch of prima donnas who think they should play every day."
The A's don't necessarily win because they might pepper the stands with 3-wood drives before a game, fly remote-control airplanes on the field or wear tiger-striped green-and-gold pants in the clubhouse.
Those have been hallmarks of recent clubs, but so has a strong pitching staff, which ranks third in the AL with a 3.64 ERA and has reduced that number to 2.60 in the last 28 games.
However, no less a figure than Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson thinks the playful environment helps.
"It carries on to the field that you're relaxed," says Henderson, a spring training instructor with his longtime club. "By relaxing, you play better. We put enough pressure on ourselves as it is."
After wresting the AL West crown away from the Rangers by winning the last six games of the 2012 season, the A's figured to regress to the mean. And yet the stat-savvy originators of the Moneyball revolution don't seem to understand that concept.
'Green collar baseball'
The completed a sweep of the New York Yankees on Thursday by outlasting them 3-2 in 18 innings, becoming the second team ever to win two home games of at least that length in one season. The A's beat the visiting Angels 10-8 in 19 innings April 29.
Last year's Athletics led the majors with 14 walkoff wins, and the marathon victory against the Yankees gave them five this season, tied for second in the AL. They're 14-8 in one-run games, another example of what the A's tout as "Green collar baseball."
"They're about as scrappy a team as you can find," said Yankees outfielder Vernon Wells, who witnessed his share of the Athletics' moxie the previous two seasons while with the Angels.
"They never seem to be out of games. Last year it was like clockwork. If it was a close game at the end, they were going to win it one way or another. You could see there was the makings of something special there. It's a team of guys that truly enjoy being out there."
That's clearly the case with feisty Donaldson, a converted catcher who has developed into an outstanding defensive third baseman. Donaldson, 27, batted .290 with eight homers after his August call-up and started from the get-go this year.
He leads Oakland with a .307 batting average and 43 RBI, and his .878 on-base-plus-slugging percentage ranks third among AL third basemen, a stellar group that includes Miguel Cabrera, Evan Longoria, Adrian Beltre and Manny Machado.
Donaldson said letting his personality come out allowed his talent to blossom, although becoming more selective at the plate — he has doubled his walk rate while reducing his strikeouts — and matching his swing plane to the pitch have also helped.
"I didn't feel like I was being myself, as far as being outspoken and having fun and showing it, because I didn't want to step on anybody's toes," Donaldson said of his hesitant initial days. "For many years, way before my time ... I feel like this organization has given the players the freedom to express themselves."
Even if it means yelling at the opposing pitcher for having the temerity to strike him out with breaking pitches. That's what Donaldson did May 21 against the Rangers, when their overpowering ace, Yu Darvish, twice got him to chase sliders.
Donaldson was irked that Darvish, who faces Oakland again Tuesday night, would not challenge him with his heater and shared his thoughts from the dugout.
"I like that, because there is that fight in him," said hitting coach Chili Davis, who lauds Donaldson's improved approach and situational hitting. "Instead of sitting on the bench and hanging your head, get mad, but don't lose your awareness."
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The A's are aware of their status as baseball's forgotten children. They rank 24th in the majors in attendance (21,556 average) while playing in O.co Coliseum, the only facility in the majors that doubles as an NFL stadium in the fall.
Their quest to move to San Jose, which has turned off many of the local fans, has been stalling in committee for more than four years as MLB avoids confronting the San Francisco Giants on the issue of territorial rights to the South Bay area.
Sunday, a flood of sewage drove the A's to the Raiders' locker room to shower, and clubhouse manager Steve Vucinich said the carpeting would have to be replaced.
But the A's won't stand for an outsider taking shots at their place of business, as CBS Sports columnist Jon Heyman did when he bemoaned that the home-and-home series in May between the A's and Giants wasn't exclusively contested at San Francisco's AT&T Park.
Some Oakland players responded via Twitter, with the snarkiest — and most clever — retorts coming from reliever Sean Doolittle, including one that said, "I can see why you don't like it. We have a strict No High Horse policy at (the Coliseum)."
"Trust me, we recognize the shortcomings of this place, and we know we don't have the best stadium by any stretch of the imagination," Doolittle told USA TODAY Sports. "But I think it gives us a little bit of character, and we kind of play off that."
The Athletics' plethora of young players, underdog mentality and relative anonymity — second-year outfielder Yoenis Cespedes qualifies as their biggest star — contribute to a loose clubhouse vibe that traces back several years and gained fame during the Jason Giambi frat-house days of the late 1990s and early 2000s.
The 1970s A's, of course, broke with all decorum rules under late owner Charlie Finley, growing mustaches, sporting white cleats and wearing colorful uniforms.
And Henderson, who served four stints with his hometown team, recalls manager Billy Martin in the early 1980s telling players, "'You can have as much fun as you want to, until you're done winning. If you're not winning, then you can't have fun."
Heck, when your iconic general manager (Billy Beane) can show up to work in shorts and flip flops, you know the atmosphere is not going to be terribly businesslike.
That was the word Moss and Josh Reddick used to describe the clubhouse in Boston, where both played before coming to Oakland. Reddick says he found the difference jarring but soon adjusted.
After the third or fourth walkoff win last year, Reddick delivered his first pie in the face to the unsuspecting game hero, and since then the Gold Glove right fielder has handled such duties.
Saturday, he and hyperactive Aussie closer Grant Balfour made off with the cart typically piloted by Stomper, the A's mascot, and took it for a joy ride around the Coliseum field during batting practice.
"Everybody's goofy in their own sort of way, and everybody shows off their personality," Reddick says. "In Boston it wasn't like that. Everybody was quiet, went about their business; a lot of veterans did their thing.
"Here we are letting everybody be themselves. And that's what works for us."


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Mayor Don Wesely today presented the Mayor's Community Conscience Award for 2001 to Ameritas Life Insurance Corp. The award was created a year ago to honor a local business for its participation in meeting the human service needs of the city. The award was presented at an awards breakfast this morning at Wells Fargo.
"Ameritas and its employees have not only made significant financial contributions to Lincoln, they are also active participants in the leadership that is moving our community forward," said Mayor Wesely. "Ameritas is represented on many non-profit boards and in many volunteer activities that are the heart and soul of a caring community."
Accepting the award for Ameritas was Larry Arth, Chairman of the Board and CEO. Ameritas was founded in Lincoln in 1887 as Bankers Life Nebraska and now employs about 950 associates at its home office in Lincoln.
The award winner was chosen by a select committee of business people. Last year's award winner was Pfizer Animal Health. The featured speaker at this morning's awards breakfast was Jerr Boschee of the National Center for Social Entrepreneurs. The breakfast was taped by 5 CITY-TV and will run on cable channel 5, the government access channel.
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Parents of teenagers need to be aware of Facebook's just announced privacy policy change that affects teenagers (i.e., ages 13 to 17). On October 16th, Facebook announced a change in their privacy policy concerning the extent to which teenagers' posts can and will be shared (see, newsroom.fb.com; "Teens Now Start with "Friends" Privacy for New Accounts; Adding the Option to Share Publicly").
As Vindu Goel explains in his excellent New York Times article, teenagers will now be able to post items on Facebook that can be seen by a wider public (www.nytimes.com; "Facebook Changes Privacy Policy for Teenagers"; October 16). Teenagers will now be able to turn on "Follow" so their public posts can be seen in other people's News Feeds.
As explained in the Facebook announcement, and in Mr. Goel's article, teenagers who choose "Public" in the audience selector will automatically get a reminder that by doing so, their post will be seen by anyone. The Facebook announcement and Mr. Goel's article both have a screen shot mockup of what this reminder will look like. The screen shot mockup shows that teenagers will have the option to change the post's privacy setting. The Facebook blog has a second screen shot mockup that shows the follow-up reminder that will come up if the teenager has chosen the "Public" setting. The follow-up reminder tells the teenage that picking "Public" means the post will be shared with people whom the teenager doesn't know.
This is a significant change about which parents need to know — and which they will want to discuss with their teenagers who use Facebook. Teenagers might or might not fully understand what it means to have their posts published to a wide audience of people they don't know — and people who might use the teen's posts, or personal information, in ways the teen doesn't like or want (either now or in the future).


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Anthony DeLuca, 62, of Albrightsville, died Monday, January 21, 2013, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown.
Born on Feb. 22, 1950, in Newark, N.J., he was the son of the late Salvatore DeLuca and Elizabeth Denenberg and lived in the Poconos for more than 32 years.
He was an avid fisherman and hunter who loved the outdoors, socializing, food and spending time with his family. He was in real estate and modular-home business for years.
He is survived by his wife, Kathleen DeLuca of Albrightsville, with whom he shared 43 years of marriage; his three children: Anthony DeLuca Jr., Heather DeLuca, and Michelle DeLuca Jones and her husband, Mark; his brother, Salvatore DeLuca Jr. and his wife, Charlene, of Bartonsville; his six grandchildren: Alissa Poster; Katie, Anthony and Nicholas DeLuca; Michael Anthony Nocera; and Madison Jones; and his nieces and nephews: Joanne Transue and her husband, Scott; Nathan and Nicole DeLuca; Salvatore DeLuca III; and Harold Feuer.
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Have you ever kept a secret from your spouse? You're not the only one.
According to research by a law firm, a fifth of married people have a secret that could destroy their marriage.
While 25% admit to having lied about something important, 42% say they do not think they will get caught out - but many have still suffered with sleepless nights, mood swings and constant guilt because of it.
The secrets kept by the 2,175 married Britons included in the study ranged from infidelity to money troubles to keeping pornography, and the results show that the average married couple are keeping six secrets between them.
The research by Slater & Gordon also showed that 26% are certain it would be the end of their marriage if their secret came out.
While the average secret has been kept for nearly 10 years, a quarter of respondents said they had been hiding the truth about something from their husband or wife for more than 25 years.
Amanda McAlister, head of family law at Slater & Gordon, said: "There is often a perception that marriages come to an end because of lots of little things coming to a head over time. But we find that a high proportion of clients come to us having been in a happy marriage just weeks earlier.
"It's normally the case that one lie or one secret is the undoing of the whole marriage.
"These divorce proceedings are often the most bitter and aggressive as well as there are a lot more emotions running high. They can also be quite acrimonious in terms of negotiating over assets and can drag on for years."
The most common secrets couples kept from one another were about infidelity, contact with a former partner, past relationships and pornography, the research found.
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It also showed that many were hiding details of money troubles, drug use and an incident where they had broken the law, or their sexuality.
Most said they had not told their partner because they did not want to worry them, but other excuses were that their partner would not understand or the incident was a one-off that would not be repeated.
Nearly half of respondents said that someone else knew their secret and a quarter said they were scared it would one day slip out during conversation.
Some respondents had suffered with panic attacks or turned to alcohol to get through their guilt, the study found.