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Information on how to file a police misconduct complaint or how to commend police personnel may be obtained by visiting the links below. The latest Internal Affairs Report is also available for review.
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How to file a misconduct complaint against police personnel.
Report a Job Well Done by the Police
Praise an APD police officer or employee for good work.
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Some of the vehicles involved in a pileup on Interstate 35 in Iowa are seen Thursday. Two people were reported killed in the crash.
After nearly a decade of decline, U.S. highway fatalities appear to be on the upswing again, according to new government data, with the death total climbing faster than at any time since 1975.
The 7.1 percent jump during the first nine months of the year has safety experts scrambling for an explanation, though at least some of the blame may go to the economy, with more Americans driving longer distances as their personal financial situation has improved, post-recession.
"There is a relationship between the economy, gas prices, driving and fatalities," noted Jonathan Adkins, deputy executive director of the Governors Highway Safety Association. "However, the increase can't be explained solely because of an improving economy and more discretionary driving.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, an estimated 25,580 Americans were killed in motor vehicle crashes during the first nine months of 2012. That was approximately 1,700 more than died during the same period the year before.
Traffic fatalities fell to their lowest level in more than six decades during 2011, according to a study released by federal regulators earlier this month. The death toll was a still-significant 32,367, but that was down from 43,510 as recently as 2005, when a variety of factors began a dive in highway fatalities.
Last year's tally was not only the lowest overall total since the late 1940s but saw fatalities fall to a record low based on deaths per 100 million miles driven.
According to the NHTSA, motorists did log more miles during the first three quarters of 2012, but the increase of 14.2 billion miles, or 0.6 percent, doesn't come close to accommodating the overall rise in the death toll. On a miles-driven basis, fatalities rose to 1.16 per 100 million miles compared to 1.09 for the same 9-month period last year, and 1.10 per 100 million miles for all of 2011.
According to GHSA's Adkins, "Other factors may be at play. For example, 2012 had one of the warmest winters on record. That may have resulted in a longer motorcycle riding season and more pedestrian activity and hence, more fatalities."
Toyota Furia concept could be next Corolla
Safety officials have been lamenting the steady increase in the number of states, such as Michigan, that have recently abandoned helmet laws. While fatalities among those in passenger vehicles has been dropping sharply in recent years, motorcycle deaths have risen markedly. Also up are pedestrian deaths, with the government reporting a 4 percent rise for 2010, the most recent year for which statistics are available.
The increase in traffic during the winter may also have had a disproportionate impact on the overall fatality rate. Significantly, roadway deaths rose 13 percent during the first quarter of 2012, while the increase was a more modest 4.9 percent during the warm third quarter.
Police spotters to catch texting drivers in test
NHTSA officials have been warning that what Department of Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood has called an "epidemic" of distracted driving" could reverse recent downward trends. But the agency has not weighed in on whether it is linking such problems as texting while driving with this year's rise in highway fatalities.
Yet to be seen is whether increased freeway speed limits are implicated. But despite some concerns as states continue to relax those limits – Texas opening the nation's fastest roadway, at 85 mph, this autumn. However, previous years showed little direct linkage, the death toll dropping even as most states had approved steadily higher speeds.
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Poor repair after reporting the same problem previously
Reported in the Roads/highways category anonymously at 15:54, Sat 13 January 2018
Sent to Oxfordshire County Council 1 minute later
The problem is near the Avenica Pharmacy on Stert St in Abingdon. At the junction to Abingdon town centre car park. This problem was reported as "fixed" a couple of months ago. But as you can see the quality of work means the But now is bad if not worse than previously. The road not just at the grating but for about 25 feet needs totally resurfacing. NOT JUST PATCHING UP! This is whats caused this problem to start with. Fix it not patch it.
Thank you for your report, we are now investigating this issue and an update will be posted as soon as possible.
State changed to: Investigating
Posted by Oxfordshire County Council at 11:38, Mon 15 January 2018
Updated by Oxfordshire County Council at 11:40, Tue 23 January 2018
Thanks for using Fix My Street to record your problem. We are happy to report that your issue has now been addressed and the situation resolved.
State changed to: Fixed
Posted by Oxfordshire County Council at 09:12, Wed 7 February 2018
Thank you for your report. Unfortunately it's not suitable for immediate repair but we have forwarded it to our Asset Renewals Team who will consider it when planning their future works.
State changed to: Action scheduled
Posted by Oxfordshire County Council at 09:15, Wed 7 February 2018
Updated by Oxfordshire County Council at 09:17, Wed 7 February 2018
Updated by Oxfordshire County Council at 09:19, Wed 7 February 2018
This report has been closed. However the issue has been passed to the relevant team for consideration for future programmed works.
State changed to: Investigation complete
Posted anonymously at 10:56, Sun 2 September 2018
This report is now closed to updates. You can make a new report in the same location.


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Being green creates greater profitability and a higher long-term value of your property. Good practices help to bring guests back for a return visit (and recommend it to their friends and colleagues). Being green also helps retain staff by showing that management cares for their health and well-being.
Energy-saving measures, including energy management systems, compact fluorescent bulbs, using ceiling fans, motion sensors for public rest rooms, meeting rooms, exercise rooms, etc., reduce your energy costs.
Water-saving measures & techniques include low-flow showerheads, aerators in taps, low-flow toilets, waterless urinals, serving water on request only in restaurants, and washing towels and linens only at guest request (and of course, on check-out) can reduce water bills. When towel rack hangers and sheet changing cards gently remind guests to consider using their linens more than once, about 70% of guests participate and can reduce utilities use by 5%.
Waste reduction measures include recycling and avoiding wastefully-packaged products. Vendors can be asked to deliver products in minimal wrapping, and can be asked to deliver products one day, and pick up the delivery/packaging materials the next day. A recycling program to separate waste can not only reduce the size of the hotel's waste stream, but can also recover hotel property (towels, linens, cutlery, etc) that is inadvertently included in the trash.
Being "green" means guests, staff and management are healthier. Using eco-friendly cleaning products instead of toxic, poisonous chemicals creates a safer work environment. The financial savings mean the economic success of the property (especially compared to less progressive accommodation in the competitive area) provides an economically sustainable work environment.
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A list of book releases compiled by Dr. Dobb's to keep you up-to-date on parallel programming and multicore technology.
C# Design and Development: Expert One on One
by John Paul Mueller
John P. Mueller demonstrates how you can fine-tune your skill set to create an elegant design that will scale well and produce reliable, speedy, secure, and efficient code. You ll explore several applications and design strategies using C# and you ll learn the best approaches for various system configurations. Mueller shares expert advice on how to create better applications by using fine-tuned design strategies and new methods for writing applications using less code, which improves efficiency. Topics include understanding the application lifecycle, defining a design strategy, designing with speed and security in mind, scripting the IDE, working with controls and components, testing, debugging and quality assurance, serializing XML, working with LINQ, augmenting applications using F#, and much more.
Linux Programmer's Toolbox
by John Fusco
This book helps you tap into the vast collection of open source tools available for GNU/Linux. You'll enhance your knowledge of the Linux kernel by learning how it interacts with your software. Fusco walks you through the fundamentals of the Linux kernel with simple, thought-provoking examples that illustrate the principles behind the operating system. Then he shows you how to put this knowledge to use with more advanced tools. He focuses on how to interpret output from tools like sar, vmstat, valgrind, strace, and apply it to your application; how to take advantage of various programming APIs to develop your own tools; and how to write code that monitors itself. He explains the principles behind today's multicore CPUs and demonstrates how to squeeze the most performance from these systems. Finally, you'll learn tools and techniques to debug your code under any circumstances.


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The game of basketball was invented by a Canadian, Dr. James A. Naismith, over 100 years ago. In December, 1891, Dr. Naismith invented the game while working as a YMCA instructor in Springfield, Massachusetts. The National Basketball Association now has two Canadian teams, the Vancouver Grizzlies and the Toronto Raptors.
The game of basketball is played by two teams of twelve players each. Only five players per team are allowed on the "court" at one time. They play the five positions: the centre, two forwards and two guards. The object of the game is to throw a ball through a "hoop" or "basket" suspended 10 feet above each end of the court (one hoop for each team), either by shooting or pushing (also called "tipping" or "slamming") the ball into the hoop. Players cannot use physical force (even contact is frowned upon) to defend against the opposition. The player is in possession of the ball cannot hold the ball, except while standing or jumping to shoot. He must "dribble" the ball, by bouncing it off the floor, while moving himself and the ball toward the other team's basket.
The game is extremely fast-paced and requires superior athletic ability and endurance. The sport has several superstars like Michael Jordan, Shaquille O'Neal and Dennis Rodman who are household names around the world.
Basketball does not require much equipment, and can be played almost anywhere. The only basic need is a basketball and a hoop. To play competitive basketball, consider purchasing basketball shoes to provide you with ankle support and on-court traction. You might also find a water bottle handy. When buying basketball shoes for playing indoors playing on a gymnasium floor, get shoes with non-marking soles.
You can buy a basketball at most sports stores here. You need to decide whether you want an indoor or outdoor ball. Indoor balls are usually leather or synthetic leather, which will scuff and wear quickly if used outside. An outdoor ball is more durable, made of rubber or synthetic leather.
Almost every school in the area has either an indoor and outdoor court, if you want to play a game with some friends. Almost every sports or recreation complex has basketball courts (check that they aren't already booked). You can even set up a basketball hoop on your driveway.
There are several options for competitive basketball. If you are still in school (elementary, junior high, high school, college or university), try out for a school team or an intramural league. You can also join a community leagu.
You can also watch some exciting basketball action with many local high school, college and university games open to the public. Contact the athletic departments during the particular season for game schedules.


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Before it was considered a sign of a healthy individual, tanned skin was the sign of someone gravely ill. In fact, for centuries people considered pale skin a mark of sophistication, but the stigma was reversed in 1929 when fashion mogul Coco Chanel, freshly bronzed after a yachting trip, said, "A girl simply has to be tanned." Almost instantly, the tan became a trademark of luxury and style, and throngs of people began to include ample sunlight as part of their beauty regimens.
However, not everyone could afford such luxuries as sunbathing on the French Riviera or bathing in Italian volcanoes—and the winter months made getting a little sun difficult no matter what. To solve this dilemma, German scientist Friedrich Wolff introduced a system of specialized ultraviolet lamps and reflectors in 1978, sparking the tanning-bed revolution. This new approach, which artificially mimics the sun's natural radiation, offered a way to achieve a sun-kissed hue indoors, but various shortcomings—such as the potential hazards of overexposure to the tanning beds' uncomfortable box springs—led to a new approach: eschewing UV rays altogether. Concoctions of cosmetic creams and sprays soon hit the market, most making use of dihydroxyacetone (DHA)—a sugar, derived from plants, that temporarily darkens the pigment in the outermost skin cells, in a process quite similar to the effect from sun exposure.
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Giant frugivorous monitor lizards only live in the Philippines and are
under serious threat from habitat destruction. The butaan of Polillo
Island are disappearing fast! We developed a range of non-intrusive
methods to study these animals on Polillo Island and have used them to
explore other areas of the Philippines, with very exciting results.
The butaan has a reputation throughout its range for being delicious to eat and as a result it is often heavily hunted in degraded forests where the animals are easy to find. Very little of the forest that still exists is suitable for the butaan. On Polillo only tiny patches of forest remain and the butaan are disappearing fast. Click here to access the Butaan Project
The butaan is endangered throughout its range but the situation on
Polillo Island is critical. Very little forest remains and unprotected
areas are being rapidly destroyed. When corridors between patches break
down the lizards soon disappear. Click here to access the Butaan Project
Thanks to vigorous publicity campaigns, most people on Polillo are now aware that the butaan is a very rare animal that is precious to the island. Hunting of the species has been greatly reduced but populations continue to plummet as habitat is lost. The Philippines has lost over 95% of its lowland forest over the last
fifty years and the fragments that remain tend to be small, isolated
and unsuitable for butaan.On the mainland of Luzon we have discovered new form of giant fruit-eating lizard in forests that are being logged on a massive scale. Click here to access the Butaan Project
Because giant fruit-eating lizards are so shy they are easily overlooked by scientists. New species still await discovery but many more have probably disappeared without ever being identified. The situation for the remaining populations is critical. We desperately need your help. Although the other endangered monitor lizard (the famous Komodo dragon) has received vast amounts of funding to aid its conservation, the butaan has been almost entirely neglected. Just $10 will make a difference! Please consider helping us. We will acknowledge your support here and in subsequent publications and keep you informed of all developments.
Click here to access the Butaan Project
William Oliver. Champion of biodiversity and
its students. So many of us benefited from his advice and expertise.
What a character. RIP.


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Admissions are powerful evidence. Properly used, they not only conclusively establish the admitted fact, but they also serve to bar any evidence to the contrary. The bar may be short-lived, however, if vigilance is not exercised to prevent inadvertent waiver.
Rule 198 of the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure addresses two types of admissions: (1) admissions and (2) deemed admissions. Of course, admissions respond to a request for admission by admitting the facts sought. Deemed admissions occur when no response, or a late response, is made. Deemed admissions are considered admissions without the necessity of a court order.
Both admissions and deemed admissions will retain their status as admissions until they have been withdrawn or amended by court order. Hence, untimely denials, even if only a day or two late, are ineffective to negate deemed admissions. Deemed admissions remain admissions until and through the date of trial, unless their withdrawal is sought and obtained by the trial court.
Most often admissions are read into evidence at trial. However, this is not necessary if they have been filed with the court. Admissions which are on file are effective without being introduced into evidence and will support a finding of that fact on final judgment. Welch v. Gammage, 545 S.W.2d 223, 226 (Tex. App. — Austin 1977) ("[Although] the better practice is to introduce the requests for admissions and the responses into evidence… [nevertheless, they] may be considered as a part of the record if they were filed with the clerk of the court at trial time.")
Whether admissions are read into evidence or simply filed with the papers of the court, no evidence which contradicts the admission may be introduced at trial over an objection. In other words, the court should sustain any objection made to evidence which attempts to controvert the admitted fact. The key, of course, is in lodging a timely objection. Marshall v. Vise, 767 S.W.2d 699, 699 (Tex. 1989) ("a party waives the right to rely upon an opponent's deemed admissions unless objection is made to introduction of evidence contrary to those admissions").
Absent timely objection, however, evidence which controverts the admission may be properly received into evidence. And once this happens, the admission is automatically downgraded from its status as a conclusively-proven fact and is relegated to mere evidence to be considered by the trier of fact. Should this occur during a jury trial, then it becomes important that the admissions actually be formally received into evidence as well (as opposed to being on file with the clerk of the court). Although there appears to be no case law on point, it is logical to assume that admissions which are of mere evidentiary value, i.e., admissions which simply furnish evidence on a fact in dispute, must be heard by a jury (as with any other piece of evidence), or they would not support a jury's finding of fact consistent with them.
The treatment of admissions at the summary judgment stage, however, differs dramatically from that at trial on the merits. Notwithstanding whether an objection is lodged, it seems well-established in case law that for purposes of summary judgment, the trial court cannot consider evidence which contradicts admissions. Controverting evidence of this type will not create a fact issue to preclude summary judgment. Instead, any evidence which controverts an admission is simply barred. Beasley v. Burns, 7 S.W.3d 768 (Tex. App. — Texarkana 1999).
Beware, however, the Texas Supreme Court case which reversed a summary judgment based entirely upon deemed admissions. Wheeler v. Green, 157 S.W.3d 439, 443 (Tex. 2005) (per curiam). In Wheeler, the Supreme Court held that basing a summary judgment on deemed admissions alone was tantamount to a "merits-preclusive sanction" violative of due process. ("When a party uses deemed admissions to try to preclude presentation of the merits of a case, the same due process concerns [addressed in TransAmerican Natural Gas. Corp.] arise.")
While Rule 198 places no limits on a party seeking any number of admissions of fact, opinion or application of law to facts, which, when combined, may serve to admit away an entire cause of action or defense, Wheeler cautions that admissions were "never intended to be used as a demand upon a (party) to admit that he had no cause of action or ground of defense." In light of this holding, one might expect that summary judgment motions based solely upon deemed admissions would be frowned upon by both trial courts and appellate courts upon review.
There are three other points which merit brief mention. First, while admissions may be used by all parties in a case, they may only be used against the party who answered (or failed to answer). This is true even in multi-party cases involving related persons and entities — an admission by one party cannot be used against another party, no matter how similar their interests. Second, admissions may only be used in the case in which they were made. And, finally, denials to requests for admissions are not admissible (although erroneous admission into evidence has been held to be harmless error).
— Judge Bonnie Sudderth, 352nd District Court of Tarrant County, Texas
Update October 27, 2011: See the recent Texas Supreme Court case reaffirming the holding in Wheeler regarding the use of admissions as a "merits preclusive sanction." http://www.supreme.courts.state.tx.us/historical/2011/oct/100854.pdf


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Starting Saturday, Jan. 26, it will be illegal to unlock your cell phone to access different networks.
A new law bans the practice of unlocking phones based on copyright infringement. Advocacy groups question the validity of the law and may challenge it in court.
Unlocking a phone means removing the security feature that prevents the phone from being used on only one carrier's network and using multiple networks. The feature is used frequently by people who do a lot of international traveling.
Consumers will still be able to buy unlocked phones that are exempt from the law, but they will not be allowed to change existing cell phones.
The new law is based on the Digital Millennium Copyright Act, a federal anti-hacking law.
The Librarian of Congress decided In October of 2012, that personally unlocking phones would no longer be allowed.


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Well, I installed Barca on my other, new computer and imported my accounts as discussed in this thread. It worked well.
Now I have another question.
On my old computer, I have an installation of Barca that is, quite frankly, wonky. I installed it years ago, several updates or upgrades before, and as time has gone by, little quirks have come up. I have used work-arounds, but I really like the fresh installation on my new computer.
Rather than reinstalling it over the old installation on my old computer, can I just install it into a fresh directory? The help file seems to indicate this is possible.
Here's my plan:
- I would back up my old installation and files, which are actually saved in "My Documents\BarcaMail."
- Then I'd rename it "My Documents\BarcaMail_old."
- Then I'd create a new directory called "My Documents\BarcaMail." That would, of course, be empty.
- My old installation is in "C:\Program Files\Barca2." I leave that installation alone.
- I then install the fresh Barca in C:\Program Files\Barca2_5."
- I then attempt to import via "File/Import/Data From Another Install"
Does this sound like a plan? Would I be importing the wonkiness of my old installation?


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Dimension standards
Where applicable, boundary dimensions are in accordance with ISO 113:2010 for four-bolt plummer block housings. ISO 113:2010 applies to housings with a bearing seat diameter Da ≤ 540 mm.
SNL plummer block housings in the 31 series are dimensionally interchangeable with the earlier SD housings.
SNL housings in the 30 and 32 series are dimensionally interchangeable with the earlier SD housings, except for the bearing position. The offset of the bearing centre compared to the centre of the housing differs (dimension s, in the product tables for bearings on an adapter sleeve and for bearings on a cylindrical seat).


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Welcome to Partners for Women's Health. As a medical practice, we are a partnership of physicians, midwives and nurse practitioners, but our most important partnership is with you, the patient. We believe that the best health care is achieved when women have a comfortable relationship with their doctor. Sharing information and encouraging questions are important parts of how we practice medicine. We respect our patients, and encourage them to be open and candid about all of their needs and concerns.
We also remember that our patients are people. We take time to make you feel welcome and comfortable at every office visit. We believe that conversation and education are as important as physical exams when it comes to providing good health care.
Our practice focuses on the health care needs of women at every stage of life, from adolescence through the later years. Whether you come to us for your first checkup, your first baby, or after enjoying your first grandchild, we understand your needs as a woman and provide the care you need.


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QT Sydney is located in Sydney's CBD. While preserving two of the city's most iconic buildings, QT Sydney is destined to become a new landmark by reviving a rich and colourful past of theatre and retail
"Spring to Make a Difference" marks another fundraising success for Women's Campaign International and their first annual west coast event.
Stephanie Drapeau fell in love with the stage at an early age, having taken part in theater throughout her childhood and adolescence.
Hollywood Came Together for the What A Pair! Benefit Concert to Support Cedars-Sinai's Breast Cancer Research & Education Programs
Untapped Fashion & Music - Coachella Edition sponsored by the Crescent Hotel Beverly Hills, took place at SUR Lounge with Ken & Lisa Vanderpump and was a tremendous success.
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Wednesday, June 21, 2017
Welcome to the styling team JulesTeam Set Visions is made up of a diverse creative bunch. Our interior design team is no exception ensuring all our clients receive the very best ingenious design scheme every time.
This position needs an all-round hero who has a flair for detail, a skilled drill user and someone who can easily absorb and interpret industry design trends. We'd like to welcome Jules to our styling team who will be key to both our photography and CGI departments.
Jules, what interior design trends are grabbing your attention?
"I have always had a thing for retro and vintage pieces which I love to combine with current trends to keep it looking modern. Currently I am still loving the botanical trend, as a plant addict I love the feeling of bringing the outside in. I also like the darker moody paint colours that are being seen more and more, as seen in the Teal Tease blog."
How do you keep up with industry changes?
"I have quite a collection of interior design books and magazines, but these do date quite quickly. I find the most up to date source of inspiration is from all the amazing people I follow daily on Instagram. I am also a Pinterest addict! You can find anything and everything on there!"
Lastly what is your favourite set you've styled so far?
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Plato said "Friends have all things in common." After reading a book about friendship, children will reflect on one of their own friendships and look at how they are like their friends and maybe how they are different. They will complete a graphic organizer called a Venn Diagram, to compare themselves to that friend.
Why This Is Helpful
A Venn Diagram is a graphic organizer that is made up of two, or sometimes three, overlapping circles. Venn diagrams can also be used to compare and contrast characteristics. Introducing graphic organizers, such as a Venn diagram, can help children see a picture of the ideas and their relationships, which helps them remember the information being presented. Use the diagram to help children find patterns and connections.


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The Teen Writing Club meets on every other Wednesday of the month (check our calendar for specific dates). For ages 12-18, the purpose of this group is to meet with fellow teen writers to work on writing exercises and hone skills. Any teen can join. Share work with the group if desired. No registration is needed. For more information, call the Main Library at 330-821-2665, ext. 213.
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As of today, it's been 20 years since the Exxon Valdez oil spill. In that time, Puget Sound has experienced the equivalent of 10 Exxon Valdezes–due to runoff from cars and trucks.*
*Yes, I know that buses cause runoff, too–but at least it's less per person. Bikes? Feet? No runoff at all.


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July 18, 2013
By Shonassee Shaver and Shannen Hill
LAWT Interns
The 'Los Angeles Free South Africa Movement' put together a weekend of festivities on July 12 and 13 at Leimert Park and First A.M.E. Church to celebrate Nelson Mandela's 95th birthday, which is on July 18. The weekend was filled with dance and laughter as the black community came together to honor the iconic activist. Special guests, such as Congresswoman Maxine Waters and actor Danny Glover, spoke on the life and times of the renowned former South African President.
"As we celebrate here, we celebrate the extraordinary life of a man dedicated to justice and democracy," said Glover.
The celebration kicked off at First A.M.E. Church Friday evening. It is the oldest African Methodist Episcopal Church in Los Angeles and Nelson Mandela visited the church during his time in Los Angeles. Rev. J. Edgar Boyd, of First A.M.E. Church, expressed his admiration of Mandela and his importance to humanity throughout the night.
"He has impressed me as someone who has gone through great sorrow and great trouble, yet did not have a bitter heart towards those that oppressed him," said Boyd. "Instead, he came out to ask the rest of the world, to free the entire world of prejudice and racism. He's an incredible man."
Plenty of stories and laughs were shared throughout the night as guests approached the microphone to speak about their friend.
"His life has been a life that shows what commitment is," said Ayuko Babu, founder of Pan African Film Festival.
"He taught me how to balance idealism and practicality."
On Saturday, Waters also orchestrated the Mandela celebration in Leimert Park. Actress Dawnn Lewis from 'A Different World' and actor William Allen Young from 'Moesha' co-hosted the event.
African American and African cultures came together to honor the freedom fighter whose beliefs and values for his people coincided with the African American civil rights movement. Drummers, dancers and masked entertainers saluted Mandela in their performances. 'The Shaluza Boot Dancers' performed as well as the 'Lula Washington Dance Company.' Street Poets performed spoken word as well, while singer Skyler Labat entertained the crowd with her beautiful voice.
Black actors, politicians and community leaders came out to support and speak on how Mandela influenced them. Many of the guests, including Ayuko Babu and Waters, had a strong connection to Mandela and worked towards the release of his imprisonment.
"I worked very hard to get him released from prison," Waters recalled. "I authorized my legislation in the California State Assembly where I introduced to divest state pension funds from business in the apartied government of South Africa. I organized the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum ceremony, welcoming Mandela to Los Angeles in 1990. There were over 90,000 people there to see him."
Hollywood actors also spoke on Mandela's influence.
Actress Marla Gibbs from 'The Jeffersons' and '227' praised Mandela as "our teacher, master and leader next to Jesus. He has unconditional love for us. He started from the bottom and rose to the top."
Actors Beverly Todd, Vanessa Bell Calloway and Glynn Turman were also in attendance.
"We have to establish a linage connection that in our hands, we can't wait and expect to dictate the importantance to our leaders," said Turman best known for his roles in 'A Different World' and 'Cooley High.' "We have to hold up what we think is important."
Not only were there Hollywood actors in attendance this weekend, but also South African and Black pastors.
Reverend Clyde W. Oden Jr., of Bryant Temple A.M.E. Church, stated "he is God's gift. It would be ungrateful to not celebrate that gift. He is a spiritual gift and we're grateful to have this great man in our life time. He has come so far. He is not a rumor, a myth, nor a cartoon, but a real person. He walked with us, inspiring us."
The Black community gathered to celebrate a man who has inspired people to keep the movement for equality going. Other Nelson Mandela festivities included celebrations at First Church of God in Inglewood and the Watts Labor Action Committee. (Photos by Troy Tieuel)


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Sheley says he wants to plead guilty to Galesburg murder
GALESBURG – A man accused of murdering eight people in a two-state crime spree said Tuesday morning that he wants to plead guilty to the murder of a Galesburg man. Nicholas Sheley, who is accused of the murder of Galesburg's Ronald Randall and seven other people, said he wanted to change his plea at a trial scheduled to hear arguments about dismissing charges against him.
State Briefs. News from around the state.
STATE CAPITOL Q&A: A look at who's in and who's out of the top statewide political races for the February 2010 primary election, with filing for the ballot about a month away. By Ryan Keith of the State Capitol Bureau.
ISLAM IN PRISONS: The Illinois Department of Corrections says that more than 3,000 Illinois prison inmates are Muslims, although the number could be much higher than that. But that still puts it far behind other religions, and the Corrections department says it doesn't allow proselytizing by any religion behind bars. This rundown comes in the wake of the arrest last week of a Decatur man, who converted to Islam while in state prison, accused of trying to blow up the federal courthouse in Springfield. By Doug Finke of the State Capitol Bureau.
Fingerprinting bolsters background screenings
SPRINGFIELD – Another layer of background check security is now available to programs that work with children, the elderly and people with disabilities thanks to federal legislation. The program, which would involve a fingerprint check, authorizes the FBI to provide a national criminal history background to qualifying agencies. By John Reynolds of the State Journal-Register.
Retirees opting out of state dental insurance
SPRINGFIELD – Five percent of the 76,000 people covered by Illinois' dental plan for retired state workers and their families will drop that insurance as of Thursday, when the state institutes monthly premiums. The number of people opting out is "about what we expected," said Susan Hofer, spokeswoman for the Illinois Department of Central Management Services. As of last Thursday, Hofer said, 4,009 people had notified the state they wanted to drop the coverage rather than pay monthly premiums. This will be the first time state retirees have been charged premiums for dental coverage. By Dean Olsen of the State Journal-Register.
Mechanic turns run-down property into dream auto repair shop
EAST PEORIA – Hugh Gill has fixed more cars than he can count. For more than three decades, he's been an auto mechanic, repairing new and used cars at local dealerships. That is, until recently. Last November, the Creve Coeur resident left his job to pursue a lifelong dream - to start his own auto repair business. By Leslie Williams of the Peoria Journal Star.
Tanker from derailment used for training
ROCKFORD – In the days following the June 19 derailment of a Canadian National train and ethanol-fueled fire, Cherry Valley Fire Protection Chief Craig Wilt asked an offhand question of some CN railroad officials attending a briefing. What, he wondered, would it take to get a rail car for use in firefighter training? Shortly thereafter, the department received a 30,000-gallon tanker, one of 18 that derailed that night. It stayed intact and landed upside down in a nearby creek. Now it's being used for training at the Cherry Valley facility, which is also used as a regional firefighter training site. By Sean F. Driscoll of the Peoria Journal Star.
Bump in fees hits drivers equally
ROCKFORD – Illinois roads are going to be improved in the next few years. Unfortunately, it'll cost more to drive on them. On Oct. 11, driver's license fees in Illinois will triple to $30. In January, $30 vehicle title fees will jump to $95, and vehicle registration fees will cost $99, an increase of $20. Those and some related fee increases for secretary of state services will provide more than $300 million a year in new funding to help pay for the state's multibillion-dollar capital construction plan. By Thomas V. Bona of the Rockford Register Star.
Harvest costs keep climbing
PEORIA – Illinois farmers, already facing the most expensive harvest in state history, aren't finished spending yet. Economists at the University of Illinois expect high input costs, declining commodity prices, shrinking export demand and a price-depressing bumper fall harvest outlook to result in negative returns for Illinois farmers this year. By Steve Tarter of the Peoria Journal Star.
Boutique featuring local artists a year-round art fair
PEORIA – While most of the retail world is bracing for a glum holiday season, the artists at Simply Everything Boutique are bracing for an onslaught. "Our holiday season has already started," said Amy Boettcher, a folk artist who specializes in furniture and in-home custom murals. Simply Everything Boutique at The Shoppes at Grand Prairie sells the work of about 40 central Illinois artists as well as some commercially produced items. By Clare Howard of the Peoria Journal Star.
Laptops make ER trip even faster
CANTON – The legibility of doctors' handwriting has been the butt of countless jokes in popular culture and is nearly universally associated with poor penmanship. But straining to interpret those sometimes scrawling messages written on patients' charts is a thing of the past for the emergency room staff at Graham Hospital in Canton. The hospital's doctors and nurses have begun using mobile computer stations that allow them to enter patient information into a laptop with the click of a button instead of with the click of a pen. By Kevin Sampier of the Peoria Journal Star.
'Mythbusters' hosts to confirm their experiences
ROCKFORD – You've heard this expression: It'll knock your socks off. But can that be? Can someone/something literally knock the socks off your feet? You'll have to tune into The Discovery Channel's "MythBusters" to find out. Kari Byron and Grant Imihara, two of the show's co-hosts, will be in Rockford on Saturday at the Coronado Performing Arts Center to talk about their experiences. By Georgette Braun of the Rockford Register Star.
Acing the ACT leads to stress for teens
SPRINGFIELD – The ACT test can be one of the most stressful tests for high school students. Fretting over how to prepare for the exam colleges use to decide whether to admit students, or what to do if a score isn't as high as desired, can be dizzying for a student who already has plenty of schoolwork he or she already has to do. By Aimee LaPlant of the State Journal-Register.
Video Vault: 'Manson,' 'Henry' capture terrible reality of killers
The biggest folk hero in modern American film is the serial killer. Cold, calculating and, above all, cool, the serial killer is always one step ahead of the law and constantly working on new and imaginative ways to dispense with his victims. By Will Pfeifer of the Rockford Register Star.
Search the pawpaw patch for sweet goodness
SPRINGFIELD – Chances are, few people today would recognize a pawpaw. But the pawpaw, a relatively short tree of rich, moist woods, produces banana-like fruits in the fall — whether people know to look for them or not. By Chris Young of the State Journal-Register.
BRITT: Toon on trash talk on radio and TV. Will be posted this evening.
Ed Wells: Comics can draw kids into reading
Disney has bought Marvel. This merger could stifle new ideas and reduce Marvel and Disney to making "safe" projects. It could also, however, have the opposite effect. The merger of two groups of popular and creative minds could spur new projects and exciting art. And it could get kids reading more. Reading, whether it is Tolstoy or Iron Man, is the exercise to a fit and imaginative mind.
Editorial: Moscow, Beijing needed to checkmate Iran
Iran exports the tools of terrorism. That's why so many nations around the world get so nervous about Iran developing a nuclear arsenal. And because no modern nation is immune to the horrors of terrorism - not the United States, not Russia, not Great Britain, not Israel, not even China - all of them have a vested interest in Iran remaining nuke-free. They should want to discourage a nuclear arms race in the Middle East, as well. An editorial from the Peoria Journal Star.
Editorial: How tax dollars are spent should not be kept secret
A spokesman for the state's largest teachers union says public disclosure of teacher pay and benefits "is not an issue that makes all of our members happy." On behalf of the people who pay your salary, we say: Too bad. An editorial from the Rockford Register Star.
NFL Quick Shots. By Matt Trowbridge of the Rockford Register Star.
ILLINI NOTES: The Illini know they have to produce to quiet angry fans. Notes from the weekly press conference. Illinois hosts Penn State Saturday. By John Supinie.


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IBM has rolled out a new family of integrated business systems designed to take much of the work out of creating and managing enterprisewide networks and the applications that run on them.
Part of a $2 billion research and development and acquisition effort over the past four years, the company's PureSystems is an effort to bring all of its physical and virtual IT elements into one integrated system.
Organizations can spend up to 70 percent or more of their IT budgets on basic operations and maintenance costs, which leaves little financial room for investing in new technologies or processes, IBM officials said. A recent IBM study indicated that almost two-thirds of corporate IT projects are delivered over budget and behind schedule. The study also found that only one-fifth of private-sector IT departments can spend the majority of their IT budgets on innovation, company officials said.
The PureSystems family of products is designed to provide three major ways to cut IT management costs:
The first two products in the PureSystems line, PureFlex System and PureApplication System, begin shipping this quarter.
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April is a fine month. Punctuated by sporadic rain, going back to school after spring break, alternating hot and cold temperatures, and a general lack of enthusiam for all things as we look eagerly forward to summer. It's at times like these when we need things to distract ourselves.
Like voting...
1) You can only vote once a day *
2) You can't vote for the same person two days in a row **
3) You must state why you voted for the person
4) Person must be Lord of the Rings/Tolkien related
5) Votes must be in bold
6) You can't vote for Faramir because he won last month
* This applies to whatever time zone you are in. Even if the TORC time works out so according to it you're posting within the same day, it doesn't matter. But don't abuse your authority.
** This means you may not vote for the same person consecutively. If you vote for Frodo Monday and do not vote at all Tuesday, than you cannot vote for Frodo on Wednesday.
Due to popular request, this is the list of the previous winners. As each month passes, we will add the next winner to it:
June '03 Haldir
July '03 Orophin
August '03 Legolas
September '03 Frodo
October '03 Sam
November '03 Beren
December '03 Faramir
January '04 Pippin
February '04 Faramir
March '04 Eowyn
April '04 Aragorn
May '04 Boromir
June '04 Eomer
July '04 Faramir
August '04 Theodred
September '04 Faramir
October '04 Merry
November '04 Legolas
December '04 Faramir
January '05 Turin
February '05 Eowyn
March '05 Faramir
April '05 Gandalf
May '05 Faramir
June '05 Gimli
July '05 Faramir
Augest '05 Legolas
September '05 Faramir
October '05 Galadriel
November '05 Frodo
December '05 Faramir
January '06 Tolkien
February '06 Luthien
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January 3 2010
Pastor Todd Krygsheld
Back in August of 2009 I sat down with Todd Krygsheld, Pastor of Ebenezer Reformed Church in Holland, to hear his thoughts on the power of personal stories.
Back in August of 2009 I sat down with Todd Krygsheld, Pastor of Ebenezer Reformed Church in Holland, to hear his thoughts on the power of personal stories.
Who is Jay Riemersma?
Many people know Jay Riemersma as a Zeeland High School graduate who played NFL football for nine years. Now people are beginning to know Jay Riemersma as a candidate for the 2nd Congressional Seat in the US House of Representatives. Sports Illustrated and Wikipedia will tell you all about his football career, but does that REALLY show who Jay is? My earliest memory of Jay is from the early 1980's while we were students at New Groningen Elementary school in Holland Township. He always seemed like a really nice guy who happened to be good at sports. I sat down with Jay earlier this week to learn how stories from his parents and grandparents impacted his life throughout his career.
While standing in France at the grave of WW1 soldier Gilbert Karsten, 90 year old veteran Ray Lokers from Hamilton, Michigan reflects on his service in World War II. Two days earlier, at the American Cemetery in Normandy, France overlooking Omaha Beach, 16 year old Alyssa Katerberg shares how visiting the final resting place of over 10,000 WWII veterens has impacted her.
Ray and Alyssa are the oldest and youngest travelers with the Holland American Legion Band traveling throughout Normandy, France to perform in the 65th Anniversary of the D-Day Invasion ceremonies.
General Dwight D Eisenhower spoke to his troops on June 5, 1944 in anticipation of the largest military mobilization in the history of the world. He spoke of the skill of his troops, the nobility of their mission, and their commitment to persevere. The following morning, after the invasion was well underway, President Roosevelt paused to offer a prayer for the Allied Forces.
Forty Years after the D-Day Invasion, President Ronald Reagan visited Point du Hoc and spoke about the determination and sacrifice made by the soldiers who were committed to freedom.
On June 6, 2009 President Obama spoke on the steps of the memorial at the American Cemetery in Normandy, France in commemoration of the 65th Anniversary of the D-Day invasion.
On June 7 and 8, 2009 the Holland American Legion Band performed a concert and participated in a wreath laying and flag waving ceremony at the Normandy American Cemetery and toured the grounds at Point du Hoc.
The Holland American Legion Band was well received 06Jun09 at their concert in Saint-Lo, France as part of the 65th Anniversary of the D-Day Invasion. Follow the Legion Band blog at www.HollandLegionBand.org.
Click on the arrow below to listen to the Holland Legion Band's performance of the Star Spangled Banner.
"No, I wouldn't have anything interesting to say". I'm Dave Boeve with Audio Memories and that's what Ralph Scheirbeek said two years ago when I asked if I could record an interview with him about his days in the Dutch Resistance during World War II. I pushed him a little more for an interview but he refused… and then he shared an amazing story about how he kept a work coverall in the basket of his bicycle during World War II just in case an Allied plane went down. He told about how he'd pedal towards the plume of smoke from a downed plane in hopes of helping the pilot disappear before the German soldiers arrived.
It seems normal for people to say they don't have any interesting stories. In fact, I think some people take pride in believing their lives are boring and uneventful. I'm often invited by grown children to interview their aging parents. These children are excited to hear and preserve the stories of their parents and grandparents. So I'll call the Story Teller, explain what their children have asked me to do, and without fail, I'll hear: "I hope it's not too boring for you". I remember my Grandma saying those very words back in 1990 when I asked to interview her for a high school class assignment. How have we come to a point in society where our elders believe their lives have been boring and uninteresting?
So the question is: If we've been trained to believe our lives are boring, how do we get the people we love to open up and share their stories? That's why I created Audio Memories. Sitting in church one Sunday morning in the fall of 2006, I realized I saw many of the same people every week for the past 30 years and knew very little about their lives. Simply by taking the time to ask, I've learned that my childhood choir director doesn't remember when she became a Christian, but she remembers exactly when she realized what it means to trust God. I've learned that I have been in the presence of a World War II POW who was shot down on his 13th mission and survived having his POW transport train bombed going to and from the POW camp in Poland. I've learned that one member stole a watermelon from their neighbors field, and still hasn't told them 70 years later, even though they see each other in church EVERY Sunday! I've asked a lot of people about their lives since the morning in 2006, and I still haven't found a person with no stories worth sharing.
Here are a few reactions I've received from people who have asked me to record their parents or grandparents:
Dave: Thanks for the CD you sent me. Marilyn and I listened to it last night. It is amazing. I learned lots of things about my dad that I never knew (like him going awol, missing in action for 60 days, etc.). Very well done. It was emotional for me to listen to it. I'm wondering if it would be possible for me to purchase 5 more CDs from you to give to my brothers and sisters and what the cost would be. It would be neat to give them one with my dad's pictures on it. –Jim
Hey Dave,
Thank you for interviewing my grandpa. He died last night and I've been listening to his interview over and over all day. Thanks for visiting with him. –Renae
Thanks for sending them to us in Florida. I finished hearing the last side last night. You did a great job. I am going to want to order five more sets. – Jud
Thanks, Dave. Kind of a coincidence-we had a guest minister last night, and he talked about his dad passing away about 12 years ago. He said that he has several tapes of recorded conversations with his dad that he pulls out at least once a year and listens too. You're right....this will definitely be a keepsake for my siblings and me. -Dan
Whose story would you like to hear? Let me help you draw out the interesting stories of the people you love. Sometimes all it takes is for someone new to ask the questions. Please call 269-751-7017 today to discuss what stories you would like to share. Your stories will be edited and indexed before they are preserved to archive quality digital audio compact disks for you and your family to enjoy and cherish. With the Story Tellers permission, the stories can be included in the Audio Memories collection at the Joint Archives of Holland for future generations to enjoy. Call 269-751-7017 today to schedule a time of sharing. You'll be glad you did. To hear this story and more, visit us on-line at AudioMemories.org.
For Audio Memories, I'm Dave Boeve
Ken Vos of Reliable Sports in Holland talks about the Poker Run planned for May 16, 2009 as a way to support the Holland Legion Band's trip to the 65th Anniversary of the D-day invasion in Normandy, France. The 40 mile bike, scooter, cycle, and minivan run will take participants through the beautiful West Michigan towns of Holland, Saugatuck, Hamilton, Zeeland, and many villages along the way. With a very reasonable entry fee of $20, each participant will receive a free ice cream at Captain Sundae and a chance to win a $200 gift certificate from Reliable Sports along with many more prizes from area bike shops and businesses. There will be prizes for the best and worst poker hand presented.
For more information visit Reliable Sports in Holland.
The band is also planning an Open Reheasal with a dinner and silent auction on May 14 at Holland Heights Church from 5-8pm.
Connie's dad passed out many Bibles over the years as a Gideon after being inspired by a casual comment he received from a customer at the Snack Shack in Holland, Michigan. Connie's dad enjoyed sharing his story. Have you shared yours?
Share your story with your family today by calling Audio Memories at 269-751-7017 or visit Audio Memories on-line at www.AudioMemories.org.
94 year-old Irene never worried about having homely babies, but she did get mad at a Chicago Streetcar conductor for eating her bag of cookies!
Hear more Audio Memories at www.AudioMemories.org.
Viv Hoogland was encouraged to join the Holland Legion Band by long time member, Vic Kleinheksel. With plans to travel to Normandy, France with the American Legion Band from Holland, Michigan, Viv is the only performing member that actually remembers D-Day!
Vic Kleinheksel has played Taps for his family's funeral business since the age of 12. He even played for funerals of fallen World War II soldiers. Vic has only missed marching in the Holland Tulip Time Saturday Parade twice in over 50 years.
For more information about the Holland American Legion Band and their trip to Normandy, France for the 65th Anniversary of the D-Day invasion, vist www.HollandLegionBand.org.
Hear more Audio Memories at www.AudioMemories.org.


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One correspondent wrote:
I read your article, David, and I'd have to disagree. In fact, your article came off as a bit... angry. Evidently you've had some frustration with developers as of late, because implying that they only care about customers as far as their paycheck takes them is just insulting.... of the "pure" developers I've worked with over the years, all of them were just as interested in a positive user experience as anyone, just in a different way. Developers are very left brained - they understand code, they read code, they talk code. They want the customers to use their code, and have no problems - no errors, no lag, no conflicts between systems. In this way, they hope to produce the perfect user experience...
If that's how people, particularly developers, read my blog, I apologise. What I actually wrote was this:
Marketing are interested in pre-sales - getting new customers in. Customer services are interested in post-sales - keeping existing customers happy. Development are interested in engineering and in code. Did you notice the subtle difference there? Development aren't really interested in customers. Of course, in general terms they want the company to have customers because they know that's where the money to pay their salaries comes from, but their day-to-day focus is not on customers. The tech writers' focus is on customers, or at least it should be.
I wasn't writing about individuals, I was writing about departments. I admit I was a bit casual in my use of prepositions, referring to "development" (a department) as "they" (implying a bunch of people), but I think that can be forgiven in a blog. I am sure that there are many individual developers who care deeply about the product users and the user experience, and I have had the pleasure of working with many of them. It's just that in my experience of a wide range of enterprises, it is often the case that the prime focus of the development department as a department is not on building customer (or user) satisfaction. Therefore I have found, and again this is my experience, that the technical writer can feel like an outsider in that department.
Another of my correspondents was passionate that the best place for tech writers was in the development team:
Most [tech] writers have to fight like hell to get onto a development team simply because their management doesn't see them making a positive contribution. If a capable TW does manage to get onto a team and does manage to make a significant contribution, it builds the profession....I believe too often we aren't willing to be aggressive enough in trying to make our little box larger.
I have a good deal of sympathy with this view. It is often the case that if a tech writer is outside the development group there is no chance of them learning enough about the product to be able to do their job, so being part of development is a great step forward. But I'd like tech writers to be aware of the way their work focus needs to differ from that of their developer colleagues.


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An interesting question. Hell, I wonder how accurate best-seller lists were BEFORE the eBook age. I'm very skeptical about these lists…I feel they are just paid lists (mostly through celebrity or notoriety) without any REAL connection to artistic-worthiness! Yep, I think money behind marketing is what lands a book on these lists…Have you ever read a so-called best-seller? Some really stink!
Maggie Galehouse of the Houston Chronicle wrote this insightful piece:
Best-seller lists help readers decide which books to buy by ranking books readers have already bought.
So is the tail wagging the dog?
To complicate matters, e-book sales are still fighting for representation on most of these lists, even though 30 percent of fiction sales could be electronic by next year.
For now, securing a spot on a best-seller list is like winning a literary jackpot. Best-selling titles are sold at a discount and enjoy prominent placement in bookstores.
"Hitting the lists gets a book and author noticed by producers, booksellers, critics and reviewers who may have overlooked it or passed the first time around," Dawn Davis, vice president and editorial director of Amistad, an imprint of HarperCollins, noted via e-mail.
"When I published Steve Harvey's Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man, many producers passed when we tried to book him on various morning shows," Davis wrote. "But once he debuted at the top of the list, our publicist was able to get so many more bookings for him. The content hadn't changed, but the perception of the book had."
In some instances, though, how a book lands on a best-seller list is a bit of a mystery.
With Amazon, which updates its list hourly, authors and readers get a real-time sense of book sales.
But the sacred New York Times best-seller list is based on book sales from a full two weeks earlier, a huge lag time in a digital age. Although the Times' weekly rankings are culled from sales at thousands of venues — including independent retailers, national and local chains, and online entertainment – they are hardly a comprehensive tally of book sales across the country.
At best, the rankings are educated guesstimates.
"I don't know what the secret magical formula of the New York Times list is, and I don't know if anyone knows," said David Hale Smith, who runs a literary agency and creative management firm in Dallas. "It's not necessarily about the numbers. It's about velocity – rate of movement of certain titles related to other titles."
Publishers recognize the importance of the Times list and its limitations.
"Nowadays a great number of publishers don't rely on the New York Times list at all," said Lorraine Shanley, a publishing consultant and principal at Market Partners International. "But as it is with many things, the more you're perceived to have sold, the more you sell. The New York Times list is the ultimate in terms of being able to tout your success, but it's not used as a yardstick in creating marketing because you want to be able to respond more rapidly."
Industry insiders pay more attention to Nielsen BookScan rankings, which cast a wider net and are more up-to-date. But these rankings aren't comprehensive, either.
New e-book lists
And e-books are making the picture even murkier.
Last summer, USA Today started including Amazon Kindle e-book sales in its best-seller list. Last month, Kindle split its best-seller list, creating one for paid titles and another for free titles.
And e-readers are more affordable than ever.
Two weeks ago, Barnes & Noble slashed Nook prices (the WiFi version is now $149), and Amazon dropped the Kindle to $189. And last week, Amazon subsidiary Woot sold nearly 5,000 Kindle 2s for $149.99 in about eight hours.
Although e-books make up just 5 percent of book sales, that number is much higher in certain genres.
"I think fiction is going to be 30 percent e-book sales by next year," Shanley said. "If you look at a given title, you can see that some books have reached almost 40 to 50 percent e-books penetration. … I know the most recent Stieg Larsson book sold hundreds of thousands of e-books very early on."
Though digital book sales offer more data, unpacking the numbers is tough.
"I'm in a unique spot to talk about this," said Smith, the founder of DHS Literary. "I have a client named Michael Koryta whose book, So Cold the River, was released by Little Brown a few weeks ago."
Print and e-books sales for this new title are exploding, Smith said. So Cold the River reached the top 100 in Amazon hardcover and hit the top 50 on the Kindle best-seller list. It was also featured in Parade magazine.
"But we're trying to figure out whether e-book sales have added to overall sales or whether they've taken away from bookstore sales that might have gotten him on the New York Times best-seller list two weeks ago," Smith said.
Marketing oppor-tunities for e-books are different. Last month, for example, readers who brought their Nooks to a Houston Barnes & Noble where author Justin Cronin was appearing to promote The Passage were offered "exclusive free content" from the author.
Owners of Kindles, iPads, Nooks and Sony e-readers represent different demographics, and each e-reader has apps available on other devices.
"What I think will be really interesting is where you start seeing the correlation between the device, the platform and the reader," Shanley said. "Is the 17-year-old boy buying graphic novels on an iPhone? Is the 50-year-old woman buying romance novels on a Kindle?"
Sharing is an issue
Sharing e-books is another thorny issue.
"Only the Nook has dealt with the question of being able to pass along and share books," Shanley said. "You can share a book with another Nook user, but basically what happens is it gets turned off your Nook and turned on somewhere else. The other person has two weeks to read the book. Libraries are also starting to offer e-books, but publishers are worried that it's going to be like the second-hand book market and eat into their sales."
Shanley is excited about the digital possibilities for cookbooks, children's books and illustrated books, which have been slow to enter the e-book market because of their graphic nature. With sophisticated e-readers like the iPad, she says, there's a potentially robust market with huge opportunities for interactivity.
Smith shares her enthusiasm.
"We're just beginning to see the power of the digital delivery," he said. "It's a great tool for authors and publishers. And what I think we're all hoping is that someone will figure out a way to combine the number of e-book sales with print sales."
That way, there would be a definitive best-seller list, one that offers a clearer picture of which books people are buying.
Of course, one of the peculiarities of books — as opposed to most other merchandise — is that the more successfully a book sells, the better the discount.


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Some time ago my dear friend Sumaya of Pukka Paki asked me to write an introductory piece for her other food-platform Food Niche Collective. What came out is quite an explanatory piece about my newly-found life call that I would like to share with you all.
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It looks like McKayla Maroney isn't the only unimpressed Olympian.
Ashley Wagner sparked memes and #wagnerface hashtags across the internet after she looked absolutely shocked when her score was revealed at the figure skating competition at Sochi Saturday.
The 22-year-old figure skater not only couldn't contain her scowl, but she also mouthed "bulls--t" to one of her teammates, when the 63.10 was revealed, according to the New York Daily News.
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Moments before the score showed up, Wagner was all smiles, posing for shots with her thumbs up and her smile wide as she awaited the judges' decision.
"To score that low was very disappointing for me," Wagner later told reporters. "But honestly, this was more about me and my performance and proving to everyone I belong here."
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Team USA gymnast Maroney famously created a "not impressed" craze during the 2012 Olympics, after her disappointed expression said it all when she took home the silver in the vault competition.
"It wasn't the silver that I was disappointed about," she told Savannah Guthrie on Today at the time. "I was just disappointed in what happened and how I performed. I really wanted to be able to hit both my vaults, but I ended up falling on my second one. I was just disappointed in myself, not the silver medal. It's amazing to be here and be on this team and compete for USA."
Maroney later got in on the fun, posing for "not impressed" shots with President Barack Obama and creating a few more of her own.
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And so did Wagner.
After the internet started buzzing with shots of her facial reactions, Wagner retweeted a story about it, and then went on to gush over her experience at Sochi when she scored a bronze medal.
"Giving some major props to @Sochi2014 for having the best pump up music..I was loving the JLo last night!," Wagner tweeted Saturday night, later tweeting Sunday, "I am an OLYMPIC MEDALIST!!! THANK YOU TO MY INCREDIBLE TEAM! Also huge thanks to our fearless leader @CharlieaWhite who led us 2 the bronze!"
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President Barack Obama will address the nation's future military leaders at Friday's U.S. Naval Academy commissioning ceremony.
It's a tradition for presidents to speak at the commissioning ceremony for the academy in Annapolis, Md., about 30 miles from the White House. The academy says 16 presidents have addressed graduates and Obama is the sixth president to do so twice. His first address there was four years ago.
Obama spoke earlier this month to graduates at Ohio State University and Morehouse College, an all-male, historically black school in Atlanta.
On Thursday at the National Defense University, Obama defended his controversial drone strikes program and renewed his push to close the Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, detention facility.


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Why is the modern piano tuned using an equal tempered scale and what has this got to do with logarithms?
Use Euclid's algorithm to get a rational approximation to the number of major thirds in an octave.
The reader is invited to investigate changes (or permutations) in the ringing of church bells, illustrated by braid diagrams showing the order in which the bells are rung.
Show that it is rare for a ratio of ratios to be rational.
Using an understanding that 1:2 and 2:3 were good ratios, start with a length and keep reducing it to 2/3 of itself. Each time that took the length under 1/2 they doubled it to get back within range.
The Pythagoreans noticed that nice simple ratios of string length made nice sounds together.
The scale on a piano does something clever : the ratio (interval) between any adjacent points on the scale is equal. If you play any note, twelve points higher will be exactly an octave on.
An article for students and teachers on symmetry and square dancing. What do the symmetries of the square have to do with a dos-e-dos or a swing? Find out more?


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Rule #1 - Be Patient - Rule #2 - Don't ask when, if you don't contribute - Rule #3 - You have coding skills - LinuxMCE's small brother is available: http://www.agocontrol.com
Just to clarify, i have a MacMini 2006 (no Mac OS X on it) with Kubuntu installed only, so it should work as expected i guess.
I hope this helps:Kbuntu 12.04.1 LTSQt Creator 2.4.1 Qt 4.7.4 (32 bit) - Revision 8cd370e163The way i used to run qOrbiter- checkout src & web- download skins- call that php script to generate orbiter - open in Qt Creator- edit config.xml to select skin- click on play button to compile and run qOrbiteri click one of the listed qOrbiters (cant type in the device id for some reason, no cursor), i can see the first screen for a second and thats it ...Output last qOrbiter build: http://pastebin.com/Pr5KiW3C:-) Thx for helping me!ochorocho
Good News! .... after updating to the most recent svn version i'm able to run qOrbiter!@golgoj4, i dont know how, but i guess you fixed it. THX! A good start for the weekend ... :-)Cheers,ochorocho
Hey.... :-)ok thx!First question, lets say i want to use "default" as the base of my skin.Which skin folder is used? the one on the local machine or the other one on the core machine?Are there any don'ts ? I mean things i should stricly avoid?For now i guess i'll put the whole thingie in my subversion repo. Hope this is ok with you.Cant wait to put my hands on !!!! :-)Cheers,ochorocho
step by step ... Things i have right now:- duplicated the "default" skin and renamed it- Tested some color and opacity changes, wooooohooo it works and the most important: I like the way it works :-D- Setup my own svn repository for now, if someone wants to have access to it let me know...Questions:- is it possible to use default skin as fallback? So if a screen in my newly created skin does not exist it falls back to the default one? Like they do it in Piwigo (Webgallery), dokuwiki and Magento- Can i load components, like channel list on the Screen_1.qml (http://dokuwiki.knallimall.org/_detail/de/lmce-ipad-home-currently_playing.png?id=de%3Alinuxmce_qorbiter) the ajax way or does this need to be present when screen_1.qml is loaded?Thanks.cheers,ochorocho
i already asked a professional designer to do some photoshop magic to create a consistent Icon set.This will take it's time.For now i'm good with this icon set, till there is the new one.Next screen users want to se is floorplan i guess...


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BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — The producers of the Academy Awards have good news for those watching at home: They're trying to cut out the boring parts.
Oscar producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron say they watched 40 years of past ceremonies to finds ways to keep the show moving at a brisk pace. They say they are looking to nip and tuck unnecessary moments that can turn the show into a marathon.
At an annual lunch honoring Oscar nominees, Zadan and Meron said they identified time-consuming segments that might run only 15 or 30 seconds but which collectively can bog down the show. In some years, the Oscars have run to a ponderous four hours or more.
"You start adding up those 30 seconds, and you have an accumulation of time that you can use for entertainment. So that's what we're doing. We're learning a lot about the things that we don't need in the show," Zadan said. "The main goal is to honor the nominees and the winners. And then beside that, there's a lot of pregnant pauses that you get in the show. ... We've scooped out a lot of those pauses and created more time for performance and entertainment."
Zadan and Meron said they have moments planned that should appeal to all ages and interests, including performances by Adele, Norah Jones and Barbra Streisand and a tribute to the James Bond franchise.
They also are working closely with Oscar host Seth MacFarlane, creator of "Family Guy" and last summer's comedy hit "Ted" who is known for edgy, potty-mouthed humor. The producers said they're not worried that they will need an emergency switch to censor MacFarlane.
"There's no oversized red button" to bleep the broadcast if MacFarlane goes too far, Meron said. "Seth is Seth, and we love him."
Among those attending the Oscar lunch were acting nominees Denzel Washington, Sally Field, Anne Hathaway, Hugh Jackman, Naomi Watts, Jessica Chastain, Jennifer Lawrence, Bradley Cooper and Robert De Niro.
Also on hand was Ben Affleck, who missed out on acting and directing nominations for his CIA thriller "Argo" but does share a best-picture nomination as a producer on the film.
Affleck said he's thrilled with the awards attention the film has gotten and that he is not sweating his snub as director.
Since he got left out of the directing field on Oscar nominations morning, "Argo" has gone one to dominate other Hollywood awards, including the top prize for Affleck at Saturday's Directors Guild of America honors. "Argo" now has established itself as the Oscar favorite among the nine best-picture contenders, a rarity since films hardly ever win the main award if they are not nominated for best director.
"I just feel so incredibly honored to be nominated as a producer for this movie. To be here at the big party," said Affleck, who shared a screenplay Oscar with Matt Damon for 1997's "Good Will Hunting" but had not been nominated again until this season.
"There are nine amazing movies, any of which could win, any of which would deserve to win if they did. I don't get into worrying too much about who got what and who didn't get what. I mean, I've had many, many, many, many, many, many years watching from home."
About 160 nominees attended the lunch, an annual rite leading up to Hollywood's big night. The 85th annual Oscars air live Feb. 24 on ABC.
At the lunch, stars discussed other rites of awards season, such as what to wear Oscar night and how to deal with the stress of it all.
Chastain, a best-actress nominee for the Osama bin Laden manhunt thriller "Zero Dark Thirty," said she expects to have a nice breakfast, with calming music and candles, on Oscar morning.
Best-actress rival Lawrence, nominated for the lost-souls romance "Silver Linings Playbook," said her family is pretty matter-of-fact about her Oscar success, using it a reason to party.
"The night of the Oscars, everybody just gets wasted and has a blast," said Lawrence, who dressed for comfort two years ago when nominated for "Winter's Bone" but is thinking style this time around. "This year, I'm like, 'No, suck it up. Wear a corset.' So yeah, I'm going to go for fashion this time."
Lawrence's "Silver Linings Playbook" co-star Cooper, a best-actor nominee, expects to be doing the reverse of his character, who's recovering from a stay in a mental hospital with help from his parents. Cooper said he figures he'll be minding one of his own parents before the Oscars.
"I'm sure the day of, I'll be calming my mother down," Cooper said. "She still doesn't know what to wear, so I'll be a caretaker that day."
Hathaway, a supporting-actress nominee for the musical "Les Miserables," said she hasn't given any thought yet to what she'll wear on Oscar night.
"Yeah, I need to get on that, don't I?" Hathaway said. "It was the Super Bowl. I couldn't think about dresses with all that delicious fried food around."
If the Oscar producers really want to keep the show moving, they might seek advice from De Niro, a supporting-actor nominee for "Silver Linings Playbook."
Meeting with reporters, seven-time nominee, two-time winner De Niro was asked how big a deal the Oscars are to him now. The notoriously terse De Niro lived up to his reputation with a five-word answer.
"It's still a big deal," he said, and moved on to the next question.


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Suppose $X\subset \mathbb{P}^n$ is a smooth hypersurface defined over $\mathbb{Q}$. For a "generic" prime $p$, what can be said about the set of hyperplanes $H$ in $\mathbb{P}^n(\mathbb{F}_p)$ for which $H \cap X$ is smooth over $\mathbb{F}_p$? For $p$ fixed and $X$ varying, by contrast, the situation can be arbitrarily bad: in fact, every hyperplane section of
${\sum_{i=1}^{n+1}X_i X_{i+n+1}^p=0} \subset \mathbb{P}^{2n+1}$ over $\mathbb{F}_p$ is singular.


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Building the Perfect IT PersonBy Deborah Rothberg Print
The ultimate technology worker doesn't exist, but that hasn't stopped CIOs from looking for him. What's the perfect genetic blend needed to make a go of IT today? Here are the traits to start.
Technology certifications matter. Or maybe they don't. Pay is up for IT workers, but many haven't recovered the wages that typified the late '90s. There aren't enough computer science majors in the United States, but the jobs held by the ones we do have here could be outsourced. Corporations want M.B.A. technology managers, but there are shortages of specialized technology skills. Meanwhile, the image of the profession is in the dumps.
Those rip-and-read headlines culled from eweek.com over the last month paint a confusing picture. Pick a survey—for example, an Aug. 2 compensation study released by Foote Partners, an IT research company in New Canaan, Conn. Wait a few days, and there's bound to be another take on the technology work force that will pop up to counter it.
Why the confusion? Technology and business are changing as they grapple with outsourcing and lick their wounds from the tech boom. IT jobs can easily be outsourced. The truth is that IT is just not valued that highly by the people in charge—rather, it's still being viewed as a cost center by many companies that focus more on business.
With all this structural change, the vision of what an IT professional is supposed to be should be following suit. "The old model of IT doesn't work anymore," said Steve Novak, CIO at Kirkland & Ellis, a Chicago-based law firm.
While that model is still being sorted out, Novak, along with other CIOs interviewed by eWEEK, is on the lookout for the holy grail—a designer IT person who can adapt and thrive in changing environments and still remain valuable. Meanwhile, it's in the best interest of the IT worker to embody those traits that will woo the likes of Novak.
So what's the perfect genetic blend necessary to build a designer IT person? Would you know where to start? To be sure, the ultimate IT worker doesn't exist; he or she is a figment of CIOs' collective imagination. He or she is a blend of desirable traits that managers would select if they could cook up test-tube workers. Nevertheless, these traits are on the radar when candidates are interviewed for an open position and are equally weighted with IT preoccupations such as certifications and experience.
eWEEK spoke to a slew of CIOs and asked them to concoct the designer IT worker. The common thread: Traits are more enduring than specific skills. The good news: None of the following traits is impossible to attain. But, if you'd prefer sitting in a dark room and resetting passwords to learning your company's business inside out and communicating with others in the organization, it may be a challenge. That's because the designer IT person …
... Enjoys light
Technology workers are expected to be able to work outside their comfort zone without stuffing their hands in their pockets and mumbling about rack servers or rolling their eyes when asked to reset a forgotten password. More than a techie, he or she is a meta-techie, having a strong technical base coupled with the ability to explain to nontechies why technology is important. "Even a technologist at the end of the day gets stuff done through people. Computers can't do this for you," said Gerald Shields, CIO and senior vice president of Aflac, an insurance company in Columbus, Ga.
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In sum: Walking around the workplace and talking to brethren is in. The conversationally challenged, jargon-using guy is out as companies grow increasingly impatient with that model. "You need to be able to communicate at all levels. You need to be able to hold a productive conversation with the first-level technician as well as the business owner, both in terms they understand," said Novak. "You can no longer go to that closet, shut the door and work. You have to be able to interact and communicate with everyone."
Novak attributes the change in personality expectations to a change in business models where technology no longer is a free-standing department. "The old model of IT was hierarchical. Now, it's more Web-style, where all levels interact with all levels. You don't implement systems today that are free-standing, like a mainframe, and your department doesn't function independently," said Novak.
Read the full story on eWEEK.com: Building the Perfect IT Person
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