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Turning the Lights Down Low at Galaxy M51
By Catherine Clabby
Telescope observations reveal the most detailed view yet of the Whirlpool Galaxy
Telescope observations reveal the most detailed view yet of the Whirlpool Galaxy
The Whirlpool Galaxy—or spiral galaxy M51 in astronomical parlance—is a favorite for telescope observations, with good reason. At only 30 million light-years away, it is close enough to be visible in good detail from the Hubble Space Telescope orbiting above Earth's distorting atmosphere. Also, it is oriented so that its well-defined spiral is fully visible from Earth. Earlier this year, astronomers unveiled two mosaic images at an American Astronomical Society meeting that improve our view of M51. The top of the two photographs posted below is the best visible-light image to date of the galaxy. The second, made possible after comparing the first image to near-infrared observations, is the most detailed depiction yet of the galaxy's dust structure. Michael Regan, an astronomer at the Space Telescope Science Institute in Baltimore, Maryland, explained the process to American Scientist associate editor Catherine Clabby.
A. S. How did your team make these images?
M. R. The visible-light image is a mosaic of images made with Hubble's Advanced Camera for Surveys (ACS). The dust image was made by comparing the ACS images and images made with the space telescope's Near Infrared Camera and the Multi-Object Spectrometer.
Dust obscures visible light. But the light at near-infrared wavelengths (a shorter-wavelength subset of infrared) is able to pass through the dust. By comparing the two imaging results—and analyzing what light was obscured in the first but not obscured in the second—we were able to create the image of the dust. We were also able to see some small young star clusters that are either invisible or very nearly so in the visible-light image.
Both of these images were built with multiple images taken in 2005. There was a problem with getting all the individual near-infrared images to line up correctly with the ACS images. I spent time off and on when I could over the years trying to get a good self-consistent mosaic.
A. S. Why is it useful to see dust in a galaxy?
M. R. Our current thinking is that these clusters are still surrounded by the dust from the original clouds that they formed within. We need to understand how the clouds of dust that stars form from are put together to understand how parts of the clouds collapse and form stars. The dust has structure on a large range of scales. By understanding how many of these clusters there are of a given age, we gain insight into the star-formation process.
A. S. What do these images teach you about this galaxy?
M. R. The discovery of young clusters is the clearest new thing. I am also quite interested in the overall way the dust and gas are distributed and whether the dust is really in clouds that are held together by gravity. If we can estimate the mass of the dust, we'll be able to see if there is enough mass in the clouds for gravity to hold them together.
A. S. What more do you expect to be able to detect at M51 when the more infrared-optimized James Webb Space Telescope is launched in 2014?
M. R. James Webb will have three times the resolution and 10 times the sensitivity of Hubble in the near-infrared spectrum. With this combination we'll be able to see smaller and fainter dust clouds and be able to probe the star formation process closer to the time when stars are born. We'll also be able to observe at longer wavelengths where the dust is glowing. So, we can directly image the dust rather than looking at its effect on the starlight.
In Sightings, American Scientist publishes examples of innovative scientific imaging from diverse research fields.
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(CNN) -- After a day of progress against a huge wildfire, crews in Arizona were bracing for Saturday's predicted higher winds and low humidity -- conditions that will make underbrush a tinderbox.
"The weather conditions will be going back to less favorable conditions," said John Helmich, spokesman for the Southwest Interagency Incident Management team.
Wind gusts of up to 30 miles per hour were possible in some areas of the massive fire, forecasters said.
Thousands of firefighters were able to concentrate Friday on "burnout fires," intended to burn ground fuel that feed the large fire, officials said.
Crews were able to keep the fire from crossing into New Mexico.
And, Helmich said, they continued their "absolutely fantastic" effort to build containment lines and save thousands of residences and structures.
The flames have consumed 29 homes, 22 of them in the evacuated city of Greer. More than 5,200 homes are threatened, according to officials.
Jim Whittington, another spokesman, said Saturday will be a challenge.
"High winds, low humidity are all of the conditions necessary for large fire growth," Whittington said. "We know that the winds are going to come up on Saturday, so we have until then to get as much work done and to get to the point where we feel comfortable to where we can sit there and deal with what the winds throw at us."
Only 5% of the wildfire was contained by Friday evening, officials said. The Wallow Fire has scorched more than 408,876 acres, leaving a giant bear-paw-like burn mark on the map of eastern Arizona.
Air and ground crews concentrated on protecting residences and structures in and near the evacuated cities of Springerville and Eagar.
More than 3,000 people are working to douse the fire, from the ground and air. About 221 fire engines and 14 helicopters were in use.
Power companies said Friday that they are still watching the huge fire and its potential impact on crucial transmission lines that supply power to hundreds of thousands.
El Paso Electric said the fire is about 15 miles from lines that serve nearly 400,000 people.
The utility is working with partners and other companies on other sources of power if the lines are closed, company spokeswoman Teresa Souza told CNN. If that occurs, customers in southeastern New Mexico and El Paso, Texas, could see rolling blackouts.
Tucson Electric Power has two lines about 8 miles from the fire. Those lines carry electricity through the region to Tucson.
"We're watching it carefully," spokesman Joe Salkowski said.
If the lines are closed or damaged, the company will be able to prevent outages by using other power sources, Salkowski said.
Tucson Electric Power has a coal-powered plant about 12 miles northeast of Springerville, which is evacuated. Officials are safeguarding the plant, but its distance from the fire and the grassy terrain make it "reasonably protected," the spokesman said.
Meanwhile, authorities were discussing damage caused by the fire with residents in particularly hard-hit communities.
Authorities were notifying residents in the community of Greer, where the wildfire destroyed 22 homes and damaged five others, according to information from the Apache County Sheriff's Office posted on the InciWeb incident information site.
Officials were also notifying residents in Alpine and Nutrioso, where five homes had been destroyed, the site said.
Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer declared a state of emergency earlier in the week to mobilize funds for the wildfires in Apache and Greenlee counties.
The blaze -- about the size of Houston -- has caused authorities to evacuate thousands of people since the wildfire began sweeping through the Apache National Forest on May 29.
Journalist Craig Johnson contributed to this report.

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The 'Teen Mom 3' girls join Maci Bookout to recap on the issues that surfaced during the dramatic two-hour premiere, and gain insight from other teen moms.aired 2/10/14
Katie reveals her relationship with Joey and faces her mom on stage. Briana confronts Devoin about his role as a father. Mackenzie and Josh attempt reconciliation after cheating on each other.aired 11/18/13
Katie wants to celebrate Molli's first birthday with Joey, while Briana surprisingly reaches out to Devoin. Alex tries to co-parent with Matt, and Mackenzie and Josh disagree on what it means to be a family.aired 11/11/13
Dr. Drew hosts a look at never before seen footage from the kick off season of Teen Mom 3, featuring Mackenzie, Alex, Katie and Briana.aired 11/04/13
Tension between Briana and Devoin causes her family to get involved, but Devoin won't back down without a fight.11/19/13
Here's what happened on the season finale of 'Teen Mom 3.'11/11/13
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LostCousins is quite unique - out of more than 250,000 genealogy websites it's the only one that offers 100% accurate automatic matching between researchers who share
the same ancestors - and it does without anyone else seeing your data! Of course, a unique system
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LostCousins identifies members who share the same ancestors by comparing the information each member has entered on their
My Ancestors page. After all, if you and another member have both entered the same relative,
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Where can you find the census data? Most of the censuses have been selected because they are available free online. Usually only
the transcription is free, not the images of the handwritten census schedules - but where that's the case all the information you need will be available as part of the transcription.
The Census Links page has links to the best site(s) for each census.
Where there is a choice of census years give priority to the 1880 or 1881 census - more members have entered relatives from these years
than from the other years, partly because they're free and partly because we've been using them longer. The best strategy is to enter all of the relatives you
can find in those years, no matter how distant, before turning your attention to other census years.
The Help & Advice page has a Getting Started guide that shows you how to enter your first household from
the England & Wales 1881 Census - there are three versions - choose the one for your preferred census site.
Otherwise just follow the simple steps below:
Whichever census site you use, it's absolutely crucial that you note the references that identify the precise page of the census where
you've found your relatives. These references are almost always part of the transcription - but if you use Ancestry they may not be all in the same place
(start with the Source Citation then look at the main transcription for any missing fields.
Here's what you should be looking for in each census - the Add Ancestor form includes helpful advice and examples, so always read it carefully when
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Important: if you are entering relatives from the 1841 England & Wales census please read this FAQ about
the census references before you start; if you are entering relatives from the 1911 Ireland census please read this FAQ
The My Ancestors page is where you record the information for the relatives you have found on the census. When you click the Search button all the relatives you've entered will be compared against all of the relatives entered by other LostCousins members - that's potentially billions of comparisons, yet thanks to the wonders of modern technology it takes only a few seconds.
To enter a relative click 'Add new entry' at the top of the page, then select the appropriate census from the drop-down list - the form will change according to your selection.
Entering relatives is particularly easy if you have a printed copy of the relevant Household Record page from the FamilySearch site, but you'll probably find an equivalent page at your chosen site. Note: the most accurate transcriptions of the 1841 and 1881 Censuses of England & Wales can be found at findmypast.com (and there you can search the 1881 Census free).
Whichever source you use, it's crucial that for the 1880 and 1881 censuses you enter your relatives' information precisely as it has been transcribed, and not as it appears on the handwritten census page. This ensures that two members entering the same person enter the same information. It may seem strange to enter the data that is wrong or incomplete, but ironically it's the only way to ensure 100% accurate matching!
How to save time
Once you've entered the first person in a household it's quick and easy to enter other members of the household - just click the + symbol at the end of the line, and most of the information will be filled in automatically.
Click the Search button. The matching process is entirely automatic - you don't have to do anything except wait a few seconds. We'll tell you how many matches we've found, and highlight each of the relatives involved with a red tick. Check your My Cousins page and make contact with your new-found cousin!
Note: the member who makes the first contact must be a subscriber.
Initial contact is made through the site, and only when both members have agreed to make contact will you each find out the other person's name; similarly we don't give out your email address unless both of you agree. You can continue to communicate with your new-found relatives through the LostCousins site if that's what you prefer.
You'll probably want to share with your new cousin some of the information you've collected about your family's history. No doubt you'll each want to know how the other person is descended from your common ancestors.
With luck you'll find that your cousin can solve some of the mysteries you've encountered when researching your family. And as you get to know each other better you might decide to exchange old family photos and other items that have been passed down the generations (but don't send the originals - make copies or, ideally, scan them in and send them by email).
Now that you've found someone who shares your research interest you might even decide to collaborate on future research.
Remember to give priority to 1880 and 1881 where there is a choice of census years,. It's far better to enter distant relatives from those years than to enter
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The My Summary page shows your Match Potential - the higher it is, the more cousins you're
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Encourage other researchers to join - after all, it's free to register and search for living relatives. The more people who enter details of their ancestors, the more matches will be made. Let's face it, your personal recommendation will mean far more than any advertising we could possibly do!
Remember that although some other family history sites attempt to bring together people who are researching the same surnames, only LostCousins offers such a high probability that they will actually be related, and only LostCousins tells you how you're related to the other person, enabling you to distinguish between those
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Should you recommend the LostCousins site on family history forums and mailing lists? Yes, provided you make it clear that you're not involved in running the site (otherwise it might be classed as advertising).
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Women who work in installation, maintenance, and repair occupations make 83 cents to the dollar men earn doing the same job.Tweet
That's $147 out of a weekly paycheck, which means she gets paid $7,644 less per year.GTFO! Show me another
Wage gap calculated from 2017 median weekly earnings of full-time salary workers in the United States as per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Unfair and Illegal
Over 50 years after President Kennedy signed the Equal Pay Act, on average women are still paid less than their male counterparts for doing comparable jobs in the U.S. — that's called the pay gap. It means that each time the average woman starts a new job, she's likely to start from a lower base salary than her male counterparts.
Just as interest compounds, so does the pay gap. As a woman moves from job to job during her career, the pay gap between her and her male colleagues is likely to become wider and wider.
Securities, commodities, and financial services sales agents and personal financial advisors suffer the largest gender pay gaps. Counselors and advertising sales agents have the smallest pay gaps.
40 more years
Unequal pay isn't just unfair, it's illegal. But unless men and women who have the same job discuss what they're getting paid, unequal pay can go unaddressed indefinitely. At the current pace, it will take until 2058 for women and men's earnings to reach pay parity. Let's make it happen sooner.
Women make up nearly half of the labor force and mothers are the primary or co-breadwinners in the majority of families. When women aren't paid fairly, families suffer and the American economy suffers.
Narrow the Gap
Insist on equal pay for equal work in your and your loved ones' workplaces. Here's what you can do.
- Get educated about Equal Pay and Compensation Discrimination.
- Raise awareness about the pay gap. To start, tweet, like, share, and blog a page from this site.
- Talk to employees and employers you know about the pay gap, salary negotiation techniques, and equal pay laws.
- Change the numbers by citing the numbers. Boatloads of data just like this is freely available from the U.S. Department of Labor and beyond.
Find out more
The Institute for Women's Policy Research's fact sheet The Gender Wage Gap: 2017 Earnings Differences by Race and Ethnicity (PDF, 4 pages)
Catalyst.org's research report The Myth of the Ideal Worker: Does Doing All The Right Things Really Get Women Ahead? (PDF, 21 pages)
Women Don't Ask: The High Cost of Avoiding Negotiation--and Positive Strategies for Change by Linda Babcock and Sara Laschever (Book, 272 pages)
Hiring manager at a multinational tech company: "I regularly hire women for 65% to 75% of what men make. I am sick of it. Here is why it happens and how you can avoid it."
Have the Talk
"Women work fewer hours than men so it follows they earn less."
"Women choose lower-paying jobs so that's why there's a pay gap."
"Women don't negotiate their salary as aggressively as men so it's their fault there's a pay gap."
"Women choose to stay home with their kids so they have less professional experience than men and thus should earn less."
"In a lot of jobs, there's no pay gap—and sometimes, women earn more than men."
See how it is in your line of work.
- Management, professional, and related occupations
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- Food preparation and serving related occupations
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Did you know that of North America's 20 hummingbird species, most are unique to the West? If you're familiar mostly with the ruby-throat, which is seen only in the East, you'll want to learn more about these fascinating little fliers:
A familiar year-round sight from California up to Washington state, Anna's hummingbirds visit backyard gardens, parks, streams and open woodlands. Males sport a beautiful iridescent pink crown and throat.
Throughout much of summer and migration season, this species' range covers several states. Look for the male's signature black chin and gorgeous iridescent purple throat. These hummingbirds are known to hover at feeders and dart out to grab small insects.
Found in mountain meadows in the Northwest, calliope hummingbirds—the smallest birds in North America—travel long distances during migration. A red-and-white-streaked throat (sometimes the red verges on magenta) is common in males.
Rufous hummingbirds have the largest range and are the most likely to veer east. You'll know it's a rufous if you see its back completely covered with coppery orange feathers.
It's not uncommon to see a few of these as far east as Louisiana in winter, but most buff-bellieds stick to the southern tip of Texas. Look for their bright cinnamon tail.
To attract hummingbirds, regardless of your location, plant nectar-rich flowers and fill feeders with sugar water—a mixture of 4 parts water to 1 part sugar.


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Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 117 diseños de 10 diseñadores freelance.
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The Timeline for the Domains of Divinity campaign setting is listed in chronological order from top to bottom (the earliest events first, the most recent at the bottom). For a more detailed account, please read the history.
Gods AgeEdit
|The gods are born, exact details dependent on the religion. Ahura Amon, the god of wisdom, time, and benevolent authority, establishes a system of Pantheons that ensures that nothing the gods can create can be permanently annihilated. This pact, called The Oath Of Fate, also established a means of control of the leaders of the Pantheons to ensure that the gods did not annihilate themselves.
|There are hints of ancient conflicts between the gods, before the creation of Eirn
|The gods enter a time of creation and experimentation.
|Kharm is found to have experimented with the creation of Life.
|Eons long discussion of what to do about the concept of Life.
|The Pact is made, and Eirn is created. Gelanie inhabits Eirn. Eirn was possibly created by Gelanie or Kharm depending on Elven and Dwarven philosophy, respectively.
Age of DawnEdit
|150-20 mya
|In a relatively short period of time (by earth geological clock standards) plants, animals, [archosaurs], and finally dinosaurs are created by the gods.
|20 mya
|The Age of Dawn ends as the first sentient creatures, precursors to modern dragons are born.
Age of DragonsEdit
|20 mya
|Most of the large dinosaurs are eradicated by the ancient dragons.
|18 mya
|Dragons begin to take on slightly different colorations, to better fit their surroundings.
|15 mya
|The location and diet of dragons changes coloration even further, different personalities begin to emerge, leaning toward different alignments.
|10 mya
|Modern chromatic and metallic are fully formed. The Dragonwar takes place.
|~10-1 mya
|Sometime during this era, the first primitive humanoids emerge. Many races hold that theirs was first, and most beloved by the gods, and some claim to have existed during the Dragonwar, though the dragons themselves deny any possibility of humanoid life during this bloody war.
Age of ElvesEdit
The exact dates of events in the Age of Elves is largely unknown, but elven family trees can be used to trace back to certain events with some accuracy. Written and oral histories can pinpoint the length of certain events, but the long elven lifespan means that thousands of years may transpire between events, and elves did not record years until after the coming of humans. Events are presented in chronological and generational order. (Exact dates to be added).
Despite two more ages following the Age of Elves, more information is known of this age than the other two because of the long lives of these people.
|Wandering elven tribes begin to settle down, learning music.
|Eilendi, an early Wild Sorcerer sneaks into the lair of Sslithlila (DOD Historical Figure) and witnesses her use of Sorcery, and hones it to an art.
|Eilendi introduces magic to her tribe, and with this power, begins her quest to unite the elven tribes.
|As many as 10 elven tribes found Eilendaria, and Eilendi becomes the leader.
|As some tribes resist the growing influence of Eilendaria, skirmishes occur between elves, and the first elven blood is spilled by kin. It is said that Ethelian wept, causing a night of shooting stars, after the battle.
|More tribes join with Eilendi, while others form a loose alliance to ward off the growing power of Eilendaria. More battles are fought. The first goblins are discovered by both sides.
|The city of Eilendaria begins building its first defenses to ward off continued goblin raids. The elves opposed to Eilendi's influence travel west, trying to escape conflict with their bretheren as well as the goblins. They are led by Llarelderad, an experienced huntsman.
|The Goblin War begins when outlying settlements allied under Eilendi are burned to the ground by raiders from the Whitecrest mountains. During this time, the elves united under Llarelderad settle in the woods along the western shore of what is now Haladan, naming themselves the Lir'Vari - People of the Woods.
Age of MagicEdit
Little is known of the people who dominated much of Galador during this age, records having been lost in the cataclysm that ended the age. Magical power was allowed to run unchecked, creating new monsters and races, even traveling to the stars. With the following Age of War, only sparse ruins can be found to remind people of this age, and what existed here. The elves, in seclusion for much of the Age, have the only existing records of the time. A few key events remembered by long-lived races, and legends, are below.
Age of WarEdit
The Age of War begins with the First Falling, when several new gods sprang into being in the cosmos from another, far away place. The entire age was a time of chaos, destruction, and war as nations were built up, and torn down - entire races and civilizations destroyed. It wasn't until the Coming of Men from the East that things began to settle, ushering in what is known as the Age of Men.
Age of MenEdit
As humans settled the eastern portions of the land, in what is now the Chendiri City States region, they were able to form alliances with the dwarves and elves of the region, pushing the orcs and goblins back. With their short lives and fecund breeding, the humans began to spread like wildfire, claiming much of what had been the lands of the elves, before the depredations of war culled their numbers.
New AgeEdit
The New Age was recognized immediately by most scholars, because it had been agreed during the Age of War that the First Falling marked the beginning of the age, and it was appropriate that the Second should do the same. As yet, there has been no agreement as to what to call the latest Age of the history of Galador.


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How I Met Your Mother
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Episode 7.01 is called The Best Man
In the episode is Clay, a jovial and good natured guest at the wedding, he's also humbled by Teds recent career success. He counters this by showing off his pride at being a father...
Also there is Nick, a soon-to-be dad who prentends to be angry at Marshall when he asks how far along his pregnant wife is...
Watchout out for a bridesmaid screaming and running away from Barney!
Source: spoilerTV.com
True to their word, creators Carter Bays and Craig Thomas confirmed that this upcoming season's first episode takes place at Punchy's wedding in Cleveland a few days after the finale. But what's the gang going through exactly? Well, in Lily's case, she's finds herself struggling to keep her and Marshall's big announcement a secret.
"The first episode is the story of: Do you tell people right away or do you wait? How do you keep that secret from the people you care most about in the world?" says Thomas. "So Lily gets there and says, 'You're drinking for two tonight. I'm eating for two, so you're drinking for two.' And basically, it's an episode where Marshall gets trashed doing double the shots of everyone."
For the duo, pregnant Lily has presented a unique challenge in that "one of the biggest questions about Lily getting pregnant was how do we keep Lily at the bar," says Bays, who himself went through the to-tell-or-not-to-tell dilemma right after his wife became pregnant. "It was a delicate dance," he joked.
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Sarah in Los Angeles, Calif.: I went and sat through Smurfs just for Neil Patrick Harris. I think I deserve some How I Met Your Mother scoop.
You poor thing! We'll try to ease your pain. Those peeps at HIMYM are uber-secretive about the new season, but NPH did reveal this fun little nugget: "I know very little about How I Met Your Mother except I'm in a dance rehearsal all the time. That's all I can talk about. Expect a big dance coming up," he tells us. What's better than Barney rocking some dance moves? No…wait for it..thing!
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Question: So excited for the new season of How I Met Your Mother. Are we going to see the fifth and final slap of the slap bet? –Lindsay
Ausiello: Yes… but not necessarily this season. "We will see the last slap," assures exec producer and co-creator Carter Bays. "The last slap will not be the Russian guy running off into the woods [like] on Sopranos. We will resolve it, but we can't say whether it's this year or next year, or the year after that or the year after that, or Season 14."
Question: Will Lily's pregnancy span How I Met Your Mother's entire season? Meaning, do we have to wait for the finale to see her give birth? —Carolina
Ausiello: Pretty much. The baby arrives during May sweeps. However, we'll find out if the bundle of joy has a ding-dong or a hoo-hah before then. "There will be an episode before she give birth that's about what the sex of the baby is," reveals EP Craig Thomas.
Source: tvline.com
Thanks for the scoop on How I Met Your Mother. Got anything more on Barney and Robin? — Harold
NATALIE: If you liked this, then you'll really love the Barney and Robin dance number! "The premiere is very much about Barney possibly pursuing Nora and Robin wondering how to deal with these feelings she has that are resurfacing for him," executive producer Craig Thomas tells us. "Ultimately, it explodes into this dance number at [Punchy's] wedding that clears the entire dance floor, and they have this big, epic Dancing with the Stars kind of moment, that we're hoping America will want to watch more than DWTS and tune into our show instead." Count us in!
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How I Met Your Mother began with Ted (Josh Radnor) being inspired to get his love life together after seeing Marshall (Jason Segel) propose to Lily (Alyson Hannigan). And as the happy couple prepares to welcome a baby in the seventh season, creators Craig Thomas and Carter Bays tell EW Ted's realization of how little progress he's made will weigh heavily on him. "He's thinking, 'I'm not even where my friends were in the pilot!'" says Thomas. "Well, I don't think he's thinking the word 'pilot,'" Bays finishes with a chuckle.
Joking aside, (and it's hard to do when you sit down with those two at the same time!) the exec producer duo notes that the trio that is Marshall, Lily, and Ted (who have all known each other since college) will feel a little strain as Ted feels left out of the baby fun. That's when he takes things into his own hands. "There's an episode in the first few where Ted really wants to be part of this pregnancy," teases Thomas. "He wants to be weighing in on decisions and the best diet for Lily. He really wants to be part of it because it's not happening for him. It's sort of sweet and cute."
Aww. Buck up, Uncle Ted!
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I need more scoop on How I Met Your Mother. Please oblige! — Edwin
NATALIE: Remember how the producers said this season will solve a lot of past mysteries? Here's another. "There will be a return of another significant Season 1 character," executive producer Craig Thomas tells us. "More significant than the cockamouse," who made a welcome return last season. Hit the comments with your guesses as to who or what is returning!
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How I Met Your Mother
Episode 7.03 is called 'You Lose A Bet?'
In the episode is a Benihana chef who appears to be in cahoots with Barney and has made a bet that he can replicate the leading chef's smooth moves with a knife.
Also featuring is a waitress who tries to have a flirtatious conversation with Marshall but he slams on the brakes with his wedding ring.
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Question: Anything new on the How I Met Your Mother front? —Colin
Ausiello: There's buzz that a major castmember will be full-on streaking in an early episode — or as full on as one can on network television. Jason Segel certainly has experience doing the full monty on camera, but, for my money, this has Barney Stinson written all over it.
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Hey, Sandra. These photos from the premiere have me more excited than ever! How about some How I Met Your Mother scoop?! — Abby
I have it on good authority that now is the best time to catch up on the series if you were late to the game. There will be several nods to the mythology this season — and some exciting old favorites returning. You do not want to be left out. With that terribly vague tease, that's about all I can say for now. Tell me who and what you'd love to see return this season. Time for the last slap? Another visit from Wayne Brady as Barney's (literal) bro? Sound off and I'll pass word along. Source: insidetv.ew.com
Question: Can I have a How I Met Your Mother scooplet, please? —Andy
Ausiello: Barney's going to start lusting after Lily, but there's a twist: It's really just her boobs he wants. In the episode the show is currently shooting, Lily's "pregnancy boobs have arrived," reveals Jason Segel. "And Barney, being a womanizer, is obsessed with the idea of trying to figure out a way to catch a glimpse of my wife's new womanly body. Marshall is not happy about it, but he does love a good bet, so he's into it." Alyson Hannigan, meanwhile, says the show's propmaster deserves the credit for Lily's new curves. "It's like this major Victoria's Secret bra, and then there's little cutlets," she explains with a chuckle. "I guess there's going to be a lot of bra stuffing in my future this season."
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How I Met Your Mother, please! Anything will do! — Abel
When Martin Short makes his first appearance this season as Marshall's new boss at an environmental firm, he warned me earlier this week that we might feel like his part was cut a little, erm, short. He's only in two scenes — and both are in a swamp. "He's looking for chemical run-off, but very happy about it — high waders and a big smile on his face," says Short. But not to worry! When we spoke, he was just a few days away from returning to the set for two more episodes. And these, he said, will reveal that there is much more hiding behind his character's optimism. Short teases: "We find out there are darker elements to his joy." How very Damages. Source: ew.com
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When the U.S. Open tees off on June 13 at Merion Golf Club -- the first time the Open's been held in Pennsylvania in more than 30 years -- Tiger Woods will be the heavy favorite. But Tiger's not the only one with a chance to win. Here are nine other golfers primed to win the major championship.
Webb Simpson. As the reigning U.S. Open champ, Simpson's been a bit up and down as of late, but a second place finish at the 2013 RBC Heritage and top 15 at the Players Championship means he's streaking at just the right time. The 27-year-old former Wake Forest star says his game plan for taking on the historic site is to look at it as two different courses. Simpson knows if he drives well, the first 13 holes offer nine wedge opportunities. The last five, though, are some of "the hardest that we have ever had in the U.S. Open," he said to ESPN.
Kevin Streelman. He may not be a household name, but the 34-year-old Streelman ranks as one of the world's best. Coming off his first PGA win in March and second place finish in the Players Championship, Streelman's going in to the U.S. Open with confidence. That should give him a mental edge to help him improve on his 2012 59th place finish.
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Adam Scott. Sure, Scott finished nine under par at Augusta National to win the Masters this year. But can the Aussie keep the Grand Slam dream alive in the U.S. Open? Tabbed as the next big thing in golf, he is among a pack of players that include Phil Mickelson, Brandt Snedker and Justin Rose with 25-1 odds to win the Open -- just behind favorites Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy and Lee Westwood. Merion does present a challenge, though: Scott drives at just over 41% accuracy, and the course is a course suited for those with a strong par-four game and short-iron style.
Rory McIlroy. A bad stretch of holes doomed Rory McIlroy at the Masters, pushing him out of the top 10. But he's prospered in U.S. Open preparations since then, with four top 10 finishes in his last six events, and the Northern Ireland native ranks number two in the world. One of the best putters in the game, he's itching to be back on top. He's succeeded on this stage before -- McIlroy won the U.S. Open in 2011.
Brandt Snedeker. One of the key elements to winning a major tournament is putting. Reigning FedEx Cup winner Brandt Snedeker is recognized as one of the best putters on tour. In February, after winning the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-AM, he was ranked No. 4 in the world. Going in to the last day of the Masters, he was tied for first before flopping in the final round and finishing in sixth place. Since then, he's turned his attention to the U.S. Open by prepping for Merion. Merion's East Course has consistently been rated among America's toughest courses. Snedeker's been spending time at the course, including a trip before the Masters and a round in mid-May. He said Merion was a "great venue" than got him "jacked up for the U.S. Open." The key to his success will be it cool during late holes.
Graeme McDowell. Given his U.S. Open pedigree, McDowell is one player who invites intrigue. Like Snedeker, the 2010 U.S. Open champ has already played the Pennsylvania course. He's also showed the ability to handle windy conditions and tight confines at the RBC Heritage Tournament in April, where he claimed his second PGA Tour victory. Merion's Golf Club is a minute track set to feature thin fairways, high rough, and slick green. His ability to play tough will serve him well as he fights for a spot atop the leaderboard.
Phil Mickelson. Mickelson's won 41 times on the PGA tour, including four major championships. He's been inducted in the World Golf Hall of Fame and received almost $70 million in prize money. Still, he's never won the U.S. Open. Five times, the lefty finished second. Coming off a rough run at the Masters, he'll have to control the ball and give his short game more of a chance if he hopes to cure his "always a bridesmaid" streak at the U.S. Open.
Justin Rose. At the Masters, Rose was in excellent form from tee to green -- but he struggled with his short game on Augusta's lightning-quick greens, and finished 25th. Rose vowed to focus on his putting, and that's going to be key as the 32-year-old heads into the U.S. Open. Usually one to put himself in good position during the majors, he finished last year's tournament tied at 21.
Luke Donald. A permanent fixture in the top-10 for over two years, the 35-year-old Donald has never received universal acclaim because he still hasn't won a major championship. That could change at the U.S. Open. He's recognized as possessing one of the best short games on the tour. With an emphasis on positional play and plenty of wedge approach shots, Merion is his ideal course.


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Are you looking for a unique or unusual wedding venue in Worcestershire? The Severn Valley Railway is the perfect setting for your celebration.
Wedding ceremonies take place at our Engine House visitor centre where you can get married on the footplate of a steam engine, in King George VI's royal carriage or even in a travelling post office coach! You and your guests can then board your private observation saloon for your trip along the beautiful Severn Valley. A buffet can be provided for the journey.
An evening reception can also be arranged to take place in the Valley Suite, at the charming and historic Kidderminster Station.
If you would like to see photos from weddings recently held at Severn Valley, click here. If you would like to hold your wedding with us, please call 01746 862387 to speak to a member of our team, who would be delighted to discuss your plans.
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If you drive in...
- Heavy rain: Avoid slamming on the brakes or abruptly correcting your steering. If your vehicle begins hydroplaning, ease off the gas pedal and steer straight until you regain control.
- Dense fog: Use fog lights. If your vehicle has front fog lights, they can help illuminate the road and make your vehicle more visible to other drivers. Some vehicles have rear fog lights, which help those behind you see your vehicle from farther away. Keep headlights on low beam (high-beams just reflect off the fog and don't illuminate the road ahead), and hug the right edge of the road. If you need to pull over, move far away from traffic and turn off your lights: Other drivers might see taillights and think you're in the traffic lane, which can lead to them going off the road.
- Icy conditions: Don't make sharp turns or corrections, and avoid slamming on the brakes-it could cause skidding. When approaching a hill, wait until the vehicle in front of you has reached the top before you start up. Drive steadily up the hill but avoid going too fast; that could cause you to swerve.
- Snowy weather or on snow-covered roads: Don't pass snowplows or sanding trucks - they are likely trying to clear the road ahead. Approach intersections slowly, and brake gently to avoid skidding. If you slide, turn your steering wheel in the direction your vehicle is sliding.
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5 Common Areas Where Women Want Men to Take Initiative
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How to Evaluate Your Relationship With Your Spouse
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The next time you feel like you are facing a challenge alone, why not partner creatively with strong women who, together with you, can win a bigger prize than you ever could by yourself?
10 Traits of the Perceived Perfect Man
Nobody was perfect except for Jesus. But in striving for excellence, here are the characteristics each man should pursue.
Here's Some H.O.P.E. for Traditional Marriage
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5 Signs of an Emotional Affair
Emotional affairs are a real and painful form of infidelity. However, at what point has the line been crossed?
3 Ways to Rebuild Trust in a Relationship
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3 Ways to Mend Trust in a Relationship
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Here Are 3 Ways to Win Over Your Prodigal Children
If you have prodigal children, here are some good ways to bring them back. If you don't, here's how to prevent them from becoming prodigal children.
5 Ways to Bring Your Marriage Back to Life
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Promise Keepers Marks 25th Anniversary in 2015
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Dad, What Kind of Mirror Are You?
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The Secret to Showing Children Respect
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Before you assume the worst about your non-communicative child or grandchild, consider some reasons that may be behind their overuse of phones and other technology.


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Finished in golden bronze this four light bar fixture uses multi-coloured tiffany glass shades to create a contemporary look with a timeless quality to it. This fixture would be perfect for the game room, or any other room of the house where a touch of under stated sophistication is needed.
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This attachment is used in conjunction with the utility beam and will allow you to add a chin-up bar on the outside of the rig. It has a functional design that can either be offset in a higher or lower position than the utility beam on which it is attached. The added width of the bar means two people can easily perform chin-ups side-by-side or alternatively it can be used for attachments, such as the GTS or power bands.
- Material: High gauge steel tubing coated in durable, texture powder coat
- Length: 1758mm
- Tube Thickness: 32mm diameter
- Steel Tube Thickness: 5mm
- Steel Plate Thickness: 10mm
- Warranty: Limited lifetime (structural)
For outdoor use, you will need to use stainless steel or galvanized nuts and bolts to assemble the rig.
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A look around the Cubs minor leagues system on Saturday June, 16.
Boise got the scoring early, but saw the lead slip away in the middle innings. Catcher Wilson Contreras and first baseman Rock Shoulders each hit their first home run of the year on Saturday. Gioskar Amaya had a triple and Dong-Yub Kim added a double. Marco Hernandez and Eduardo Gonzalez each had RBI's for the Hawks. Starting pitcher James Pugliese took the loss as he gave up three runs on six hits in five innings of work. Amaury Paulino struggled in his two innings giving up four runs on five hits. Roderik Pichardo pitched a scoreless inning for Boise.
Peoria was trailing 5-2 when play was suspended by rain. The game will pick up where it left off in the bottom of the fourth. Peoria went down by five early, but will have the bases loaded and one out with Yaniel Cabezas coming to the plate looking to continue their comeback against Clinton. The game will be followed by a seven inning game on Sunday.
The struggling Rebel Ridling launched his eighth homer of the year to give Tennessee a 2-1 win on Saturday. The story of the game was the pitching performance of the Smokies. Eric Jokisch was outstanding once again as he pitched six strong innings giving up one run on four hits. His ERA now stands at 1.42. Not to be outdone Marcus Hatley pitched two scoreless innings as he earned his third win of the year. Frank Batista closed the game in the ninth recording his 10th save of the season. The only other run the Smokies scored was driven in by James Adduci. Michael Burgess and Logan Watkins also had hits on the night.
Iowa got down early and never could rebound as they lost 9-1. Chris Rusin was not good on Saturday as he gave up eight runs on nine hits in 3.1 innings. The bright spot for the Cubs tonight was Josh Vitters as he went 4-for-4 including a double and a run scored. Brett Jackson also had a double and drove in the Cubs only run of the day. Anthony Rizzo played again on Saturday also adding a double. In relief Jay Jackson struck out five in 3.2 innings and Jeff Beliveau threw a scoreless inning.
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He's done ads for Honda, but those weren't very good. These ads for Daihatsu are very good. And they're totally in Japanese.
This little commercial montage is a bit older, but that doesn't make it any less fantastic. I saw it earlier today on Facebook, where friend of Jalopnik Will of Driving With Idiots said he likes to imagine Bruce saying "Die Hard?" I'd rather Dai-hatsu!"


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Crochet and Knitting
Teach yourself to knit or crochet, and start creating wonderful bags, belts, blankets, bracelets, cords, dresses, earrings, hats, lace, mittens, pullovers, rugs, scarves, shawls, sweaters, and so much more. These crafts are inexpensive, portable and fun. Crochet is easy enough for even a child to learn, yet too complex for any machine to imitate. The Knitting Renaissance has been fueled by an increased availability of exotic natural fibers, plus the emergence of stunning new novelty yarns. Let's grab a book and get started!


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The Waitstaff are one of Philly's longest running sketch-comedy groups. Their "Real Housewives of South Philly" characters are a bona fide classic. "Breaking Bad Santa" runs Friday 12/20 and Saturday 12/21; both shows at 8pm. Tix are $15, available at the door or online. We got some scoop from staff waiter Sara Carano…
WitOut: Has The Waitstaff done Holiday shows before?
Sara Carano: The Waitstaff has done many Holiday shows in the past and we hope to continue the trend into the future. We LOVE delighting our audiences all year round but the Holidays are a special time of the year to spread joy to others – what better way to do that than with a Holiday show!
WitOut: How about that ending to Breaking Bad? Can fans expect plenty of Walter White references?
Carano: This year's Holiday show Breaking Bad Santa has plenty of Breaking Bad references and "spoiler alert" – if you haven't watched the last episode you might want to see it before coming to our show. The Real Housewives of South Philly are known for their big hair as well as their big mouths and we couldn't keep Marie from spilling the beans about how Breaking Bad ends.
WitOut: What have the members of The Waitstaff been up to since last we talked (like, way back!)?
Carano: In the Waitstaff's over-a-decade-long existence we have never done a fundraiser for ourselves. We decided this year to try a KickStarter Campaign to raise money for our 2014 season! Our campaign will end January 6, 2014 so don't delay – donate today!
WitOut: Will the Waitstaff be continuing their fine tradition of serving food and drinks to the audience members DURING their sketch comedy show?
Carano: Breaking Bad Santa is being performed at L'Etage Cabaret so our patrons can dine and drink during the show (drinking before, during and after the show is highly recommended!) But this weekend is the last chance to see the show so come, laugh, drink and get into the Holiday spirit!
WitOut: Which classic Waitstaff characters can fans looks forward to seeing this weekend?
Carano: Well I don't want to give the show away but characters you will see during Breaking Bad Santa: Santa, Rudolf, Hermey, Jesus H. Christ, Mary Mother of God, Speiderman and The Real Housewives of South Philly! We will delight folks of all religious backgrounds and Santa will be giving away some fun gifts too! Please note however that Waitstaff shows are not for children – 21 years of age and older please! Ho, Ho, Hoe!


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Big league dream becomes reality for Elias
Seattle Mariners left-hander Roenis Elias had a dream. He wasn't going to let it slip away.
Four years removed from his defection from Cuba, Elias has pitched his way into the Mariners' rotation. A non-roster invitee to Spring Training, he took advantage of injuries to projected starting pitchers Taijuan Walker and Hisashi Iwakuma.
"This was my goal," Elias said. "I knew I could pitch in the big leagues."
It didn't come easy.
At the age of 21, Elias had yet to even establish himself on the baseball scene in his native Cuba, but the lure of a chance to play in the big leagues was more than he could resist. On a crowded craft with a couple dozen others -- including five other baseball players -- Elias defected from his homeland, leaving behind his parents, a brother and two sisters.
"It's been four years since I saw them," he said. "I feel alone and depressed at times. I think about them, but once I [defected], there's no going back. I go with the flow."
After 30 hours at sea, knowing they would be returned to Cuba and sent to prison if they were caught, Elias and his companions landed on the shores of Mexico.
"As soon as I stepped foot in Mexico, my goal was the Major Leagues," he said.
Elias was in a new land. He had new freedoms. But there was no certainty in his life. Elias and the five other baseball players waited in a hotel room in Cancun to receive the necessary paperwork to allow them to enter Mexico, eventually making the trip to Monterrey, where they resumed their big league dreams.
"I thank God I met my wife and we had our child there," Elias said of the experience in Mexico. "That's the only good thing that came to me in Mexico."
Elias found himself on a Mexican Minor League team, struggling to get by. The following winter, he got into a workout program that prepared him for an eventual tryout for Major League scouts in May 2011. The tryout drew scouts from more than a dozen big league organizations, primarily because of interest in outfielder Leonys Martin, who eventually signed with Texas.
"We worked every morning," Elias said. "We worked hard. We had to be ready for the tryout. Everything depended on it."
Mariners scout Ted Heid like what he saw in Elias. He sold his bosses on signing the lean lefty, and two months later, Elias made his professional debut for the organization in the Rookie-level Arizona League.
Elias pitched OK in the Minors, but he was never listed among the prime prospects in Seattle's Minor League organization. At Double-A Jackson last year, he was only 6-11 in 22 starts, but he did have a 3.18 ERA and struck out 121 in 130 innings.
Elias was not among the nine pitchers ranked in the Mariners' Top 20 Prospects by MLB.com, nor the 11 pitchers rated among Baseball America's Top 30 Seattle prospects. Elias was, however, given the non-roster invitation this spring, and he sent in an emphatic RSVP. In six appearances (three starts), he was 3-0 with a 2.38 ERA.
Elias has only added to his resume since arriving in the Majors. In his third big league start at Texas on Monday night, Elias earned his first victory after holding the Rangers to just one run in 6 2/3 innings, while lowering his ERA to 2.16.
"The situation was not good in Cuba," Elias recently explained. "I told myself if the opportunity [to defect] came, I was going to go."
As with most Cuban defectors, Elias does not go into details about the events surrounding his defection. Yet unlike most of the Cubans who defect with the idea of playing in the big leagues, Elias did not have an eye-opening resume in his native Cuba. He played two years. Elias was a reliever one year and a starting pitcher, with so-so results, the second year. And he was never given the exposure of playing on the national team and appearing in international competition.
Elias was not deterred, though.
"I had faith in God and myself," he said. "I knew what I was capable of doing."
Elias wanted an opportunity. He finally was given one by the Mariners.


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Save Date: January 11, 2009
Activity: at home preparing to watch football
Sunday, January 11, 2009 started like any ordinary day. I ended my tour of duty as a firefighter in Washington, DC at 7:00 a.m. and headed home, excited that my beloved Pittsburgh Steelers were in the NFL divisional finals with home-field advantage. The day progressed quickly and quietly, and took the shape of a typical day at home with my family.
About 3:00 p.m. I started preparing some of my daughters' favorite game-time snacks and went to help my wife prepare for the game downstairs. Due to an ankle injury my wife suffered in September of 2008, this was to be her first time watching a football game downstairs with the rest of our crowd. As the wings were cooking, I went into our home office to troubleshoot some computer problems, and after the problem was fixed, I headed back for the kitchen but never made it.
The last thing I remember was telling my wife I felt dizzy and reaching out for the front door for support. I awoke in the intensive care unit (ICU) surrounded by my family and brothers from the fire department, having missed five days of my life!
Over the next few days my wife, family and brothers began filling in the gaps of those missing days. My wife was at my side seconds after I went into cardiac arrest and immediately started CPR and called 911. She continued CPR all the while trying to calm down our three daughters that had witnessed my collapse. The rescue squad arrived at my home within six minutes and the paramedics took over. I had a total of three shocks on the way to the hospital and had a heartbeat upon arriving at the emergency room. I was intubated upon arrival and placed on a ventilator. Apparently, I wasn't too keen on a tube in my throat and had to be restrained and ultimately placed into a medically-induced coma.
Over the next few days I went through a battery of tests and procedures to try and determine what had caused my SCA. To date, no one can tell me what caused my SCA, but after a battery of tests they can tell me what didn't happen. I didn't have a heart attack, stroke, blood clot or clogged arteries. Yet there I was: missing five days of my life.
On January 19, I had an ICD inserted. Since then I have returned to work and to my daily routine of 40 minutes on the elliptical machine followed by a four mile walk.
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Jett Cakes necesitaba un nuevo diseño de página web y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 11 diseños de 6 diseñadores freelance.
Jett Cakes
We are a small, growing bakery in the bay area. We operate our business out of a vintage mail truck and also sell our baked goods to order. We have a logo and a web site, however, our site was designed before we went mobile....we need someone to design a site that incorporates our twitter updates in a clean and sophisticated way.
we have a wide audience-we're targeting people who live on the peninsula. We cater towards business people on the peninsula as many of the locations we visit are offices/office parks.
It is silicon valley, so people are generally tech savvy and the majority of our orders are placed online/via email.
The site design should play into the name of the business (jett cakes) in a playful, whimsical way. No overt jet airplanes or transportation motifs, please. However, the idea is that it's a quick pick up, take out dessert, should be considered. Nothing too serious and fun, it's dessert. Our business has been focused on cupcakes, but we do other desserts and our plan is to grow our product offering.
Would like to incorporate the turquoise and pink of our logo
Our current site is up: http://www.jettcakes.com. Also check out our facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/#
Site should include the following components:
-Menu, gallery, about us, order, blog, truck location (including twitter feed) and photos of truck, links to flickr and facebook page as well
-Layout should be designed in a way that we can update gallery and menu as needed on an ongoing basis
We emphasize the local, sustainable aspect of our business, not sure if this can translate into design but thought I would mention it.


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A Battle of the Bands contest is one of the headline events at the 45th annual Waldron Labor Day Celebration this weekend.
The battle is planned downtown from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday. There is no admission charge and attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs. The winning band will perform Monday immediately following the parade.
The tri-state mini tractor pulls and stock 4x4 truck pulls begin at noon under the water tower. Antique tractor and car shows, a flea market and food vendors are also scheduled at that location.
Elvis, Buddy Holly and Hank Williams impersonators are scheduled to perform downtown from 5 to 7 p.m. and a Waldron Idol karaoke contest will get underway at 7 p.m. There is no fee to enter the contest and the winner will sing the National Anthem at the parade on Monday.
The Waldron FFA will serve a pork chop supper beginning at 5 p.m. in the Waldron High School cafeteria.
A community church service, sponsored by Prattville Church, is scheduled at 10 a.m. in the multi-purpose room at the school. Special music will be provided by Souls Harbor of Adrian. A potluck meal will follow the service at 11:30 a.m. in the school cafeteria. Those attending the potluck are asked to bring two dishes to share.
The 15th annual tractor show will begin at noon under the water tower. Silver King and Minneapolis-Moline are the featured tractors in this year's event. Games and contests are planned, and tractors are scheduled to parade through town at 5 p.m. In addition to the tractor events, there will be displays of antique equipment, steam engines, gas engines, and drawings.
A street dance, with music provided by CJ the DJ from Hudson, is scheduled from 8 to 11 p.m.
Duane Rufenacht is the Grand Marshal of the Labor Day parade set to begin at 10:30 a.m.
A CIW Wrestling show is planned at 1 p.m. downtown. Admission is free and attendees should bring their own lawn chairs.
Kids inflatable games and rides are planned and children can make their own tie dyed t-shirts for $3 each.
The Class of 2009 has planned a chicken barbecue and the Class of 2012 will sell milkshakes and root beer floats. The Waldron Library has planned a book sale and the National Guard unit will set up their rock wall downtown.
A softball marathon, sand volleyball, and a three-on-three tournament are also planned throughout the weekend.


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Written by: Lennon-McCartney
Recorded: 11, 20 February 1963
Producer: George Martin
Engineer: Norman Smith
Released: 22 March 1963 (UK), 10 January 1964 (US)
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Please Please Me
On Air – Live At The BBC Volume 2
John Lennon: vocals, rhythm guitar
Paul McCartney: vocals, bass
George Harrison: lead guitar
Ringo Starr: drums
George Martin: piano
The second song on the Please Please Me album, Misery was written by Lennon and McCartney during The Beatles' tour with Helen Shapiro in late January 1963.
It was kind of a John song more than a Paul song, but it was written together.
All We Are Saying, David Sheff
They began writing it backstage before The Beatles' performance at the King's Hall, Stoke-on-Trent on 26 January, later completing at McCartney's family home at 20 Forthlin Road, Liverpool.
It was our first stab at a ballad and had a little spoken preface. It was co-written. I don't think either of us dominated on that one, it was just a job, you could have called us hacks, hacking out a song for someone.
Many Years From Now, Barry Miles
The Beatles originally hoped the song would be recorded by Shapiro herself, but her manager Norrie Paramor considered the lyrics unsuitable.
She turned it down. It may not have been that successful for her because it's a rather downbeat song. It was quite pessimistic.
Instead, they gave it to singer/actor Kenny Lynch, who was on the same tour. As a result, Lynch became the first performer to cover a Lennon-McCartney composition.
He was another lad with an eye for an opportunity, and he had a minor hit with it. He used to do it on tour with us… not amazingly well.
Many Years From Now, Barry Miles
In the studio
The Beatles recorded Misery in 11 takes during their marathon 11 February 1963 session, in which the bulk of Please Please Me was put to tape.
The song was recorded with the tapes running at double speed – 30 inches per second – to allow for a piano overdub to be laid down at the slower speed at a later date. This was added on 20 February by George Martin, without The Beatles being present.


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Helping Home Networks Find Themselves
Ten years ago, wireless devices were uncommon. Today, Bluetooth headphones, GPS units, Wi-Fi hotspots, and laptop computers are everywhere. Smart phones connect routinely to the Internet, while wireless networks link devices as diverse as medical monitors, factory sensors, media centers, and printers.
Joseph Mitola IIIWireless devices are changing the way we communicate. Unfortunately, like army ants on the march, they are also devouring all the remaining space on the airwaves as they go. "Wireless applications are coming out of walls, and there's just not enough broadband spectrum to go around," said Joe Mitola, Vice President for the Research Enterprise at Stevens Institute of Technology.
The result is already visible in many cities. "You put 100 home networks in an apartment building where they can jam each other and forget it," Mitola explained. "People have to shut down their systems. Others wait until later. Some return their 'broken' wireless routers to the store."
Wireless is facing broadband congestion, especially in large cities. Mitola has a plan to deal with it. This is not surprising. Mitola is the father of cognitive radio, smart wireless devices that adapt to the amount of radio bandwidth available. His latest idea involves teaching cognitive devices how to cooperate to make smarter use of spectrum and avoid jamming one another.
Mitola's proposal builds on the work of Stevens researchers Yingying (Jennifer) Chen, Yu-Dong Yao, Hong Man and Mouli Chandramouli.
It should come as welcome news to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), the agency that regulates the use of spectrum in the United States. In late 2009, FFC asked for help identifying concrete steps it could take support wireless innovation. Among its key concerns: wireless spectrum availability and use.
To appreciate Mitola's approach, consider how the FCC manages spectrum, the range of electromagnetic frequencies used to transmit voice and data over the airwaves.
To keep signals from interfering with one another, FCC divides the spectrum into bands for different applications. AM radio stations, for example, broadcast between 540 and 1630 kilohertz (thousands of oscillations per second) while FM radios transmit between 88 and 108 megahertz (millions of oscillations per second).
FCC assigns broadcasters a frequency within that band, so they do not interfere with one another. It also limits their broadcast power, so they cannot down out a station using the same frequency in a nearby city or suburb.
As wireless devices began entering the market, the FCC set aside narrow bands of spectrum for them. For example, it assigned garage door openers 40 MHz and cordless phones 900 MHz. It allowed other wireless applications, like wireless microphones, to share under-utilized frequencies, such as those set aside for ultra-high-frequency television. While the FCC did not license these devices, it limited their power (and range) to prevent interference.
Now the system is crumbling under the sheer number of new wireless devices. Today, Americans own more than 270 million cell phones and operate tens of millions of home networks and Wi-Fi hot spots.
This new generation of wireless devices differs greatly from older cordless phones and garage door openers. Not only are there more of them, but they send and receive far more data, including Web sites, photos, movies, and music. It takes high-capacity, or broadband, spectrum for them to handle all this data smoothly.
Every year, millions of new devices — from Internet-ready televisions and games to medical monitors and building control systems –are crowding into those same broadband frequencies. With so many new devices, just limiting broadcast power is not enough to prevent problems.
"But when you put home networks into apartment buildings, even low-powered signals can interfere with each other," Mitola said. "They might not penetrate the concrete floors and brick walls, but radio signals move easily along heating and air conditioning ductwork. If you install a Wi-Fi network, you'll be interfering with everyone 10 floors up and 10 floors down."
Even though Wi-Fi networks and hotspots have limited range, they can interfere with distant networks. Signals from a wireless router shoot out in all directions. Place it near a window, and those signals will bounce down a street lined with tall buildings. Like an echo in a canyon, such multipath reflections can be "heard" by Wi-Fi systems up to a kilometer away.
Mitola's cognitive radio, approved by the FCC in November 2008, provides one way of dealing with this problem. It makes devices smart enough to find and use empty spectrum, or white space.
In fact, the FCC will require applications with assigned frequencies, such as radio and television, to announce where and when they plan to use their assigned frequencies. This schedule will go into a database. Cognitive devices will then check the database to look for unused times and frequencies – white space – that they can use for their own broadcasts.
That will work in many locations, but not in others. Why? "It doesn't account for signal reflections," Mitola explained. "When someone installs a home network that uses TV white space, they will have to input its location. But the two-dimensional location by itself is not enough.
"For example, imagine a home wireless network sending signals on TV white space from a building's basement. The soil around it absorbs any stray radio signals. Now imagine that same device near a window on the tenth floor. It would be echoing signals down the street a kilometer away. Meanwhile, dozens or even hundreds of TV white space systems would be doing exactly the same thing.
"So a 2D database might say that you are fine, but in fact you're producing one thousand times more interference than the database shows. To deal with that problem, we need another type of database," Mitola concluded.
3D Models
Stevens' FCC proposal envisions a three-dimensional database. Instead of the user entering a device location, cognitive devices would collaborate with one another to discover their locations. They would then use that information to shape their signals to share broadband without interference.
Surprisingly, the technology to shape signals is already available: MIMO (multiple input, multiple output) antennas used by many Wi-Fi networks and hotspots. Ordinarily, home wireless devices broadcast signals of equal strength in all directions. MIMO devices take advantage of those bouncing signals to increase the data rate with each different echo.
Cognitive MIMO TV whitespace networks would use the 3D database to pinpoint the location of other networks and devices. They would then use their antennas to aim their output only at their own computers and printers while suppressing signals directed towards neighboring TV white space devices on someone else's network. This would them enable them to use spectrum up to 10 times more efficiently while minimizing interference, Mitola said.
Today, even sophisticated devices have trouble locating their position in 2D space. "If you take a TomTom GPS unit and walk into hotel lobby with thick walls, it has no clue where it is," Mitola explained.
"But suppose you put it near a window. Now it has a clear pathway to receive signals, so it can find its location on the grid. Every few hours, it wakes up and communicates its location to the 3D database. It also tests the signal and direction needed to communicate with other wireless devices.
"So maybe it finds a cell phone above it and says, 'You're in room 404 or 405.' Then a laptop says, 'I'm in 404 and you're closer to me, so you must be in 404.' Through random interactions over time, the devices collaborate to build a 3D map of their locations and transmit that information to the 3D database.
You could build a model of the entire country, including how signals echo down the street," said Mitola. "It would happen without any user intervention, and the more devices in the database, the more accurate it would become," Mitola said.
Once devices submitted their location to the database, TV white space networks and hotspots could calculate the best way to share spectrum, improve reception, and reduce interference. "Ten years ago, those calculations would have required a room full of computers running over the weekend. Today, companies like Remcom Inc. can produce high- fidelity models on a laptop in real time," Mitola said.
Stevens researchers are current working with the IEEE P1900.5 Cognitive Radio Policy Language standards committee to standardize such 3D coordination. They are also creating a policy language that would enable devices to decide how to allocate spectrum.
"The 3D models and collaborative control would enable high-rise buildings to run many more white space networks, without interfering with each other or the heart monitors at the hospital down the street. We could give everyone more of the spectrum they need, automatically and affordably," Mitola said.
Alan S. Brown is a science writer and blogger who serves as associate editor of Mechanical Engineering magazine.


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Moving is a full-time job, one that you probably don't have a lot of extra time to manage. Whether you're headed down the street or across the country, there are a million things to do, and taking inventory for your homeowners or renters insurance probably isn't at the top of your list.
I can sympathize. Last month, I packed up my life in Detroit to move west and join the Esurance team in San Francisco. Although I may not look it (I fear the bags under my eyes will be a permanent accessory), I'm actually getting settled in my new life by the Bay. Boxes are unpacked, IKEA furniture assembled, and I haven't lost my balance on the train in a week.
What have I still not tackled? Renters insurance.
It's not that I don't realize the importance of insuring my stuff (I do work at Esurance). But whenever I begin to research policies, I'm stopped the second I have to enter the amount of coverage I actually need. How much stuff do I have? How much is it worth? I have absolutely no idea.
Inventorying a life's worth of things is a bit overwhelming, especially if you're starting with a blank slate. Add the fact that you have to put a cash value on that integrated tube amp your boyfriend bought on eBay and it becomes downright terrifying.
But fear not, my friends! Taking inventory doesn't have to be so bad. There's an app for that!
In fact, there are a handful, and I've spent the past few days getting familiar with the best ones to keep your stress levels low and your treasures accounted for.
Available for iOS devices
Cost: free (sort of)
myInventory's clean and simple design makes it super easy to use. Not only is it intuitive, but myInventory features both a photo option and a barcode scanner that can (sometimes) import the current cash value of your item. Pretty cool and a huge time-saver. You can save standard data including price, warranty, and date of purchase, and myInventory will create a comprehensive list, totaling up your assets.
Best part: myInventory has eBay integrated right into the app, which would be handy if you ever decide to sell those 20-year-old comic books in the basement. The app can also send you a notification if an item's warranty is about to expire.
Bummer: There are additional charges for all "premium" services. Unfortunately, this includes scanning more than 50 items, having over 100 items listed, and synching your account with other devices.
myHome Scr.APP.book
Available for Android™ and iOS devices
Cost: free
Created by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC), myHome Scr.APP.book is a no-frills, nuts-and-bolts inventory app. It offers the basics (snap a photo, enter price and purchase date, and you're good to go) and you can add as many items as you want. It's not flashy, but it's straightforward and allows you to turn your list into a PDF or email so you always have a backup.
Best part: The NAIC includes some insurance "preparedness" tips, which can help you determine the right policy for you.
Bummer: It doesn't have a barcode scanner, but you can save the serial number of your 60-inch plasma TV — you just need to enter it manually.
Available for iOS devices
Cost: free
I've always been a sucker for packaging, and Belongings is, in my opinion, the most visually pleasing of the bunch. Belongings is easy to navigate and offers unlimited items, a barcode scanner, a desktop version, and an iPad® companion app.
Best part: Belongings has a "statistical inventory" feature that will give you a ballpark figure of what your assets roughly amount to. Just answer a few simple questions and boom: you've got a cash value. Obviously, it's still best to keep a detailed list of your things, but it's nice to have a starting point in case you're not up to the big task just yet.
Bummer: It appears to have a few bugs and can run a bit slow.
No matter which app you choose, keeping an inventory will help you answer the question of "How much?" when choosing either renters or homeowners insurance. And the best part? Tackle it once and it's easy to add to and update your inventory with new purchases later.
So step up to the challenge, and start cataloging your stuff. When you're finished, stop by and get a free renters quote from Esurance.
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A Spectacular Sakiori Hanten: Counted Thread Embroidered Collar and Kasuri Sleeves
November 30, 2012
On my recent trip to Japan in October of this year, I acquired this magnificent sakiori hanten. This is a major piece, for many reasons.It's of good size and is in great condition with no stains or holes; it is still bright blue from its indigo dyed cotton weft. The warp yarns are a bast fiber, probably hemp, which is what you want in giving high marks to a sakiori hanten. But notice the collar.The collar appears to be made from a woven textile, but in actual fact this yabane or arrow feather pattern is the result of painstakingly-done counted thread embroidery or sashiko.The sakiori, or ragwoven, fabric of the coat is the ideal for this genre of textile: primarily indigo dyed weft yarns, tightly woven, close in tonal and color range. And no damage.It's difficult to pin an age on this kind of piece because traditional garments such as this were being made and worn well into the early-to-mid twentieth century. Because of the propensity of blue in the fill and because of the bast warp, it seems that this coat was made in the late nineteenth-early twentieth century. The kasuri cotton sleeves are probably of a later vintage, but as you know, sleeves and collars were taken on and off as they were replaced when they wore out.
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