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850g "ArchiDuc" Baking Basket 10-100pcs
Wooden baking mould from Panibois®, the "Archiduc" measures 240x115x70mm, suitable for doughs of 850g, made from Poplar, complete with shaped lining paper. These fully biodegradable moulds are designed for the baking and presentation of breads and cakes for friends and retail. Panibois® baskets are designed for oven temperatures up to 240°C.
If the baskets are needed for your hotel, restaurant, production bake or your baking classes, we can arrange to have them printed you (minimum is one case). Simply click on the quotation link and we will send you the details.


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Holiday Sweets
Spice up your holiday table with a surprising dessert.
The standard pumpkin pie signifies the holiday season, but why not shake things up this year? The following recipes will satisfy any sweet tooth. And who knows―you may inspire a new tradition.
Caramelized Pumpkin Crostata
Using two small pumpkins and a homemade caramel sauce, this dessert is worth the extra prep and bake time.
Pumpkin butter, pumpkin pie filling, and pumpkin pie spice combine to create a triple threat treat. Top each fluffy square with a dollop of whipped cream.
Cranberry Pies
Running short on time? This simple recipe tastes amazing. The combination of cream cheese and real cranberries almost guarantees a second helping.
Pear-Cranberry Crisp
Make this warm treat on a cold day. We love the mix of tart and sweet fruit flavors with crunchy oats and chopped pecans. Serve with a dollop of whipped cream and a glass of milk.
Pumpkin Rice Pudding
In Korea, Thanksgiving means the new rice harvest. Celebrate in your home with this unique combination of vanilla bean, orange zest, short-grain rice, and canned pumpkin. Serve warm with a pinch of brown sugar.

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Has Austin lost touch with it's work ethic?
There was a time where the work force of America was the strongest in the world. Labor used to be well paid, well respected and the country as a whole took pride in the manufacturing power of America. Now all our manufacturing jobs have gone overseas and we've become a consumerist culture. Where is our work ethic? Is it gone for good?
The bizarre truth is that the modern American worker, including here in Austin is overworked and underpaid. We work long shifts, with poorly enforced break periods and no overtime. In the past environments like this would be the foundation for union formations, or company wide walkouts. Today workers feel powerless to make change and even unworthy of it. It's true that in comparison to most other countries US workers work substantially more, but our work is less profitable because we don't manufacture anything. American workers spend all their time in a cubicle trying to avoid work on Facebook, then once every hour they do enough work to not get in trouble. Nobody is going to form a union around the right to update your status more often, we don't feel worthy of extra pay or fewer hours and we may not be.
Is the media and pop culture to blame? Is our constant bombardment of entertainment finally beginning to take its toll on our society? Or is the entertainment industry a reflection of our own degrading interest in reality? Do we create distracting media because we want our attention to be pulled from hum drudgery or is the media really some zombie virus dumbing down the work force?
Addiction is described as substance dependence. That substance can be anything; it simply needs to hold such power over someone that they can not control themselves when in it's presence. Is it possible our country is developing an addiction to social media and entertainment? I've met people here in Austin that are "addicted" to video games, they would spend all their time at work talking about the games they are currently playing, when they get off work they would rush home to play then they would play for hours on into the night and lose track of time to the point they wouldn't get proper amounts of sleep and would perform badly at work, or even miss work all together. It sounds funny but its 100 percent true and we all have had those Netflix marathons where we watch an entire television series in one sitting when we know that we had piles of work to do.
There is a war going on in our minds. America has this disease where we honestly think we should be working constantly but we slack off because in our minds it's ok because were constantly working. The result is we get no work done, all the while slipping into a deeper sort of depression at how much work we should be getting done and how much more we could be doing. How did the previous generation work soo hard and build such a rich powerful country and we've been left with no idea how to continue? What has changed?
The new generations of Americans are more preoccupied with being cool. Now instead of leaders in science and production we think only about culture. American's are now trendsetters, we want to be the best at dancing, or partying, we want to look the best. The new American dream is how can you become rich and famous by doing the least amount of work as possible. I mean we worship celebreality, we make people like Kim Kardashian and Paris Hilton famous for being famous. The mere concept of that is highly illogical and frankly upsetting as a person who envies and covets a strong work ethic.
Unfortunately I do not know the road to recovery, are we beyond repair? No, there is always time to fix our mistakes. I also don't think we have to discard our identities in order to become a strong country; the answer isn't us becoming some country of communist industry like China either. I just think we can find a way to embrace our work once again. We can take pride in our work and American production and then we can begin to change the atmosphere of work again, we can rend power away from the fortune 500 and these mega conglomerates that send production overseas and gouge our wages. We can be the cool and productive country starting here in Austin, we just need to shift our value off our selves and onto what we make, whether that is entertainment or industry. We need to take pride in our work or well never get back our powerful work ethic.
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Undergrad's summer research leads to Science
Like other seniors, Owen Colegrove had a busy end of the semester: staying on top of classes, preparing for finals, wrapping up projects, and applying to graduate school. But unlike other undergraduates, Colegrove had to leave the last week of the fall semester for San Francisco, to present a poster at the American Geophysical Union annual meeting. Attended by tens of thousands of people, it is one of the highlights of the scientific conference season, with lots of high-profile speakers, media coverage and topical issues being covered.
Colegrove presented work he had done during his Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU). During REUs, students across the country spend part of their summer on a research project as part of their academic experience. Unlike Colegrove, though, not many will have a Science paper to their name at the end of the project.
Exposing undergraduates to research is exactly the purpose of REUs, and Colegrove thinks it was a fantastic opportunity for that. Now at the University of Rochester, a research university, Colegrove studied at Finger Lakes Community College for his freshman and sophomore years.
"We encourage our physics majors to take on a major research project over the summer, either in Rochester or elsewhere, to complement their classroom experiences," said Kevin McFarland, professor of physics at Rochester who taught Colegrove last semester. "Owen's success is a great example of how productive these summer research projects can be."
Colegrove worked during the summer of 2013 under the supervision of Dr. David Hathaway, an astrophysicist at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Ala. Together with Hathaway's student, Lisa Upton, a graduate student at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn., Colegrove helped analyze data from the Helioseismic and Magnetic Imager on NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory. The team was looking for evidence that would point to the proposed existence of giant convection cells on the sun.
These giant convection cells are flows on the sun's surface that could be related to the sun's magnetic fields, and also to sunspots. Small granules (and larger supergranules) that move gas around on the surface of the sun have been studied since early in the 20th century, but the team showed that these are moved around by even larger features: giant convection cells, which are much slower moving.
The work of Hathaway, Upton and Colegrove might also help answer a longstanding question: "why is a day on the Sun's equator (25 days) so much shorter than a day on the Sun's poles (35 days)?" It could be that these giant cells alter what is happening as the Sun spins.
The day before leaving for the AGU conference in California, Colegrove appeared to be taking all the new experiences in stride. Reflecting on having his name on a Science paper as an undergraduate he commented "that it just hadn't sunk in."
"I've been caught up in classes, preparing for exams, and trying to figure out what's next," he said. "And it also seems to have happened over such a long period of time, so it feels like a long time ago when we did the work and submitted the paper!" Although Hathaway, who spent 29 years searching for these giant convection cells, might not agree, Colegrove admits.
Colegrove is clear that he wants to go to graduate school for physics – he is just trying to decide which area of physics and what university. "I hadn't taken many astrophysics classes before this project, but now after this work I think this is an area I want to learn more about."
There is one thing he is certain he takes with him from the whole experience, and that is a better understanding of the patience that research requires and a determined attitude to continue forward, even after multiple setbacks. Colegrove thinks that when any future research does not go as planned he will think back to his advisor, Dr. David Hathaway, who kept thinking of ways forward even after 29 years.
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We live in a world driven by history, so much so that there are whole channels devoted to it on television and we fill our heads with more information than we'll ever need to know about medieval armor, quilting, how pencil manufacturing has changed over the years. We set out on a journey back in time to find out more history on the most famous manufacturer of the box of controlled fuel leaks that's better known as a carburetor. That company is none other than Holley!
We gathered information from books, performance industry know-it-alls, and the web and packaged it up into a great little timeline that starts with the earliest Holley carburetors in 1903 until today, almost 110 years later in 2012.
Holley has built many different forms of carburetors for many of the OE's, enough that we can't begin to fit them all into this history lesson, so we'll stick to their carburetors more relevant to hot rodders. You'll also notice that we included a list of some of our favorite Holley carbs of all time.
Historical Holleys
Holley has been manufacturing fuel system components since 1903, and since then have produced over 250,000,000 carburetors.
In the Original Equipment (OE) realm, their carburetors have powered Henry Ford's Model A to the fastest muscle cars of the 1960s and beyond. In the performance world they've fed fuel to the fastest carbureted vehicles on the planet.
Teenage brothers George and Earl Holley started making patterns and castings back in the late 1800's. First, making a 1-cylinder engine and then a 3-wheeled vehicle to put it in. They produced a 4-wheeled vehicle called the Holley Motorette and started the Holley Motor Company.
The Holley brothers listened to the suggestion of the very smart and successful Henry Ford and turned their focus on making carburetors in 1903. This turned out to be a great business decision for Holley and Ford Motor Company. The Holley brothers became known as industry leaders in automotive fuel systems.
This relationship was recognized recently, as Ford Motor Company commemorated Holley as one of the original four parts suppliers that are still doing business together with for over 100 years.
In 1938, Henry Ford had decided to replace the inefficient Stromberg 97 carburetor that was OE on the Fords since 1934. Carb manufacturer Chandler-Groves had made a contract with Henry Ford to design and supply a more efficient carburetor for one-year and in return Ford would hold all patent rights.
The Chandler Groves 94 carburetor (named for its .94-inch venturi's) was a success. At the end of the one-year contract, Ford wanted to save some money and took the blueprints to Holley…who bid the job for ten cents less per unit.
Vintage carburetor guru and author, Jere Jobe compared the Stromberg 97 (popular with the vintage hot rodders), with the Holley 94. He states, "The 94 was ultimately designed to be a more efficient replacement for the Stromberg 97."
With the differences in design, Jobe pointed out, "Both brands of carbs perform differently at different RPM ranges but are very close to performing equally as individual carburetors and the Holley 94 is much better in multiple carb setups, but some old intake manifolds don't have spacing for the larger Holley 94 fuel bowls."
He also says the 94s were such a success that Holley supplied Ford with 94s until the end of 1957 of which there were 17 different versions.
Behold The Birth of The Four-Barrel
In 1953, Holley produced its first four-barrel carburetor with Model 2140. It followed a similarly designed two-barrel (Model 1901) introduced in 1952. These carbs were nicknamed "teapot" carburetors.
The bottom portion of the carb was essentially the main throttle body and the top portion of the carburetor is the float bowl assembly which fed fuel from above.
In 1957, Holley hit a home run when they released the Model 4150 on the 1957 Ford Thunderbird. It had two metering blocks, one for the primary and one for the secondary circuit.
Both blocks accept replaceable fuel jets for fine tuning. It also had a single fuel inlet with a fuel transfer tube to the rear fuel bowl.
Smokey Said It
While we were collecting history on carburetors, we spoke to Trish Yunick about her father, Smokey Yunick and his involvement with Holley. She shared details from his book, "Best Damn Garage in Town" about how he had a hand in the '60s updated design of the 4150, the 3310.
She stated, "In 1962, Smokey was doing some consulting work for Pontiac. For the project, he told them they needed a big 850 carburetor and that he had already talked to Carter, Holley, and Rochester.
The manufacturers told him that they didn't need one that big, so Smokey and buddy Ralph Johnson cobbled an old Holley truck carb into an 850 cfm unit that was mostly Bondo with aluminum and pot metal. It wasn't spectacular on the limited dyno tests, so Pontiac passed on it."
Trish continued, "A little bit later Bunky Knudsen, a big wig from Chevy called Smokey and asked if they could "look at" [the cobbled carb], so Smokey sent it to them. Then, three months later Smokey received a call from Knudsen, who told my father that they made a deal with Holley to build the 850."
In 1965, the new list number 3310 (a model 4150 carb), made its smash debut on the 375-horsepower 396ci engine that came in the 1965 Z-16 Chevelle. It only lasted for one year as an OE production carburetor, but it had been such a huge success as a performance carburetor that Holley released it as an aftermarket carburetor in 1966, available to the masses.
The 3310 started out as a 4150 model with primary and secondary metering blocks and in the 1970s, Holley changed it to a 4160 model with a secondary metering plate. Since the 4160's introduction, it has been one of Holley's best selling carburetors and has been listed in Hot Rod Magazine's Hot Rod Speed Parts Hall of Fame as one of top 10 speed parts ever produced that have had a significant impact on hot rodding as we know it.
The biggest changes to the 4150 were the increased cfm, the new fuel bowls with externally adjustable center-hung fuel floats, and dual-feed fuel inlets.
The float regulates how much fuel is in the float bowl by operating the needle and seat, which allows fuel to flow into the bowl. There are two basic float designs for Holley carburetors; center-hung and side-hung. Center-hung floats pivot from the center of the bowl.
The side-hung float hangs on the side of the float bowl and pivot point location makes it more susceptible to fuel slosh and fuel starvation when driving cars faster than they were meant to be, so higher performance Holley carburetors use center-hung floats.
Truck applications that do more incline and climbing maneuvers typically operate better with side-hung floats.
The benefit of dual-feed fuel inlets is the increased amount of fuel fed to the carburetor on high performance applications. A single inlet to a carb with a transfer-tube delivering fuel to the secondary fuel bowl can have problems feeding enough fuel for larger cubic inch performance applications sustaining high-RPM for longer periods of time.
Enter The Factory Mulit-Carbs And Dominators
In 1967, Holley released the performance Model 2300 two-barrel carburetors for the triple-carbureted "Tri Power" fuel system for the 1967 Chevrolet 427 Corvette. These carburetors also went on to be used as "Six Pack" multi-carb setups for Chryslers.
In 1968, Holley was working with Ford on production of a new carburetor designed to fill the requirements of extra-thirsty racing cars.
Ford was operating their Total Performance campaign of domination of world motorsports venues around the world between 1962 and 1970 and in 1969, the Holley 4500 was a key player in making that happen. The cars equipped with the 4500s were for racing in NASCAR and in SCCA (Trans-Am)…cars with high horsepower and high-winding racing engines.
Bobby Writesman of Holley said, "The biggest day for the Holley 4500 carburetor was when it hit the track at the Daytona 500 on February 23, 1969 on Lee Roy Yarbrough's '69 Torino Cobra." He went on to say, "Lee Roy's Torino broke the track record by 7 mph at 157.95 mph and for 1969, the 4500 went on to break records and win races for Cale Yarborough, Al Unser, Parneli Jones, Richard Petty, and more."
The carbs were so sought after by professional racers and production was low enough that they were not to be released to the public until after January 1970.
The 4500 had no name, but was being called the "Mystery Carb" when it first came out at Daytona and some were calling it the "Elephant Carb." Holley wanted a better name, so they ran a "Name the Carb Contest." You had to send in your best suggestions by November 15, 1969.
The advertisement stated, "The winner will be flown to the 1970 Winternationals at Pomona to receive a Holley 4500 carburetor identical to the one on Lee Roy Yarbrough's winning car at the Daytona 500."
We're not sure who won the naming contest, but we love the well-deserved chosen name of Dominator.
In 1971, Holley introduced the Model 4165/4175 spread-bore carburetors designed to be a better performing replacement for the factory installed Quadra-Jet. The spread-bore design allowed the 4165/4175 Holley to bolt directly into place without an adapter.
Fixing Yesterday's Mistakes
In 1992, Holley figured out how to fix an age-old power valve design flaw. Since the beginning of the 2300, 4150, 4160, 4165, and 4175 model production, there had been a common problem of blowing the power valves. If your engine backfired through the carburetor, the powerful surge of air through the passages would typically break the power valve diaphragm.
In 1992 Holley figured out a way to keep this from happening by adding a spring-loaded check ball in the power valve passage. All power valve-equipped Holleys produced since 1992 come factory-equipped with this power valve protection. They also sell retrofit kits (PN:125-500) for about $20 to modify pre-'92 Holley carbs.
In 1993, Holley introduced its HP Pro Series race-ready carburetors. A few of the features Dominator-specific features finally end up being incorporated into a Model 4150 carb; like fuel bowls with left and right fuel line attachments, contoured venturi inlet, and screw-in (changeable air bleeds).
In 2009, the HP Series Street Avenger and Double Pumper carburetors hit the scene. Made with cast aluminum bodies with billet metering blocks and base plates, their lightweight configuration reduce weight a whopping five pounds.
In 2011, Holley released a new aluminum Ultra HP 4150 Series carb with a total of 30 new improved features, which is five pounds lighter that previous 4150s and has larger 1.6-inch venturis. Bill Tichenor, Director of Marketing for Holley said that as engines get bigger, "Holley is responding with bigger carbs."
Other new updates are 20 percent more fuel capacity in the fuel bowls, jet placement, anti-slosh baffles, and air bleed designs. Bill also stated, "Technology is allowing racers to monitor engines a lot closer, which allows for better fine-tuning" and the new carbs are giving better results.
We hope you enjoyed the history lesson. Too bad they didn't teach all this to us in school, we may have paid a little more attention in class! Now check out our Top 10 Favorite Holleys of all time!
Rod Authority Top 10 Favorite Carbs
We have to start with the coolest looking nostalgia carburetor. The Holley 94. A lot of them were produced between 1939 and 1957, so they have been plentiful over the years with traditional hot rodders, but are getting harder to find. Even though they don't run as great as the newer carbs, the can run great with some modern tweaks. Plus they are necessary to carry out the correct look on top of a flathead.
Why It's Cool: If you've ever seen a vintage 'rod running a wickedly-induced flathead Ford, you can betcha it was wearing a handful of these babies.
The famous two-barrel carbs that make up the Six-Pack and Tri-Power setups made the list. The performance versions of the 2300 have the center-hung float bowls. They almost look like a Model 4150 cut in half.
With a whopping 1050 (or 1350) cfm they laid waste to a lot of rubber and have been popular swaps, but have been somewhat hard to find until recently when Holley started reproducing them and they are very close to the original units.
Why It's Cool: Seriously? If we have to explain why triple deuces are cool, you need to turn in you car lover card right here and now. Big league hitters like the GTO and the cartoonish Mopar twins ran these bad boys.
This is one of the most basic 600 cfm four-barrel Model 4160 carburetors you can get for a stock to mild small-block.
It comes with a manual choke and universal jets, power valve, and non-adjustable (without an additional kit) vacuum secondaries.
It has a single feed inlet, three vacuum ports, and standard Dichromate finish. This one has no frills and is a great starter carb. The 0-80457S 600 cfm carb is basically the same as the 0-1850C but it has an electric choke function with a great looking polished finish.
Why It's Cool: Just because these two aren't all that sexy, it does earn some serious brownie points for being utilitarian. It's the 0-1850C and the 0-80457S that helped establish Holley as the "everyman's carburetor."
Here's a Model 4175 650 cfm Spread Bore carburetor designed to be a legal universal replacement for Rochester carburetors without the need for a typical adapter plate for factory and aftermarket Spread Bore intake manifolds.
Why It's Cool: It might not look that intimidating, but it was this dynamo that powered some of the mightiest FE-powered big block Blue Ovals on the road. Steve McQueen would approve.
This Model 4150 Street Avenger 670 cfm carburetor is the perfect size for serious high performance street engines. The vacuum secondaries and electric choke make it perfect for the street.
It comes equipped with a quick-change adjustable vacuum secondary cover, four vacuum ports, externally adjustable needle and seat, clear sight windows, street performance tuned metering blocks, provisions for automatic transmission attachments, and shiny zinc plating.
Why It's Cool: When people started taking the fight to the streets (like they weren't already!), the first Holley Street Avenger was the veritable switch blade knife in the street fighter's back pocket. A perfect combination of street manners and in-your-face fuel-and-air delivery made the 0-80670 a winner in everybody's book.
Model 4150 Double Pumpers are cool. This one is 650 cfm and is perfect for hot street and strip small blocks with manual transmissions or automatics with a high stall converter and/or low gears that see higher RPM on a regular basis. It's a bare bones performance carb that features mechanical secondaries, manual choke, two-corner idle adjustments, dual feed fuel bowls, screw-in sight plugs, center-hung floats, and shiny zinc coating.
The 0-4779S Double Pumper is the same as the 0-4777S, but this one is 750 cfm for bigger engines running at higher RPM. This carb has one additional feature, it comes with 4-corner idle adjustment for more precise idle circuit tuning.
Why It's Cool: We've got three words for you: Holley Double Pumper. Doesn't that just send shivers down your spine? While four-barrels had been around a while, Holley's double pumpers were new to the scene, and did the 4150 ever make a splash…and it seemed like Detroit knew the score as well. Big block Corvettes? Had 'em. BOSS Mustangs? Ditto. Super Sport Chevelles? You betcha.
This Model 4150 HP Series racing carburetor is an 830 cfm unit that's great for high-winding circle track small blocks. It features annular boosters, notched floats, jet extensions, Dominator fuel bowls with fuel inlets on the left and right side, 4-corner idle adjustments, race calibrated metering blocks, and contoured venturi inlet for smooth air flow.
Why It's Cool: It's the carb loved by racers – be 'em NASCAR or circle track racers. Considering that, this carb features all the quick-to-tune features enjoyed by racers and street machine drivers alike. Plus, including quite a few big boy tricks of the Dominator, this sucker is a real winner.
Dominator carburetors are the top of the food chain when it comes to drag racing carburetors for thirsty engines that require lots of fuel in a hurry. The 8082 is one of the smaller versions and is rated at 1050 cfm. The fuel bowls have inlets for right or left-mounted fuel lines, dual 50cc accelerator pumps, reduced turbulence contoured Venturii inlet, screw-in air bleeds for precision tuning, high-flow racing metering blocks, large annular boosters, and vibration resistant construction.
Why It's Cool: "What's in a name?" the poet once said. Well, if there was ever a more aptly named anything we haven't seen it. The Dominator truly dominates.


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Western Conference Final begins Sunday, May 18by Staff Writer / Chicago Blackhawks
NEW YORK – The National Hockey League today announced that the 2014 Stanley Cup Playoffs Western Conference Final will begin Sunday, May 18, when the Chicago Blackhawks face off against the winner of the Second Round series between the Anaheim Ducks and Los Angeles Kings.
The starting time for Game 1 on Sunday will be 3 p.m. ET. The game will be broadcast on NBC in the U.S. and televised in Canada by TSN and RDS.
Based on the number of points each team earned during the regular season, the Ducks would host the Blackhawks in Game 1, while the Blackhawks would host the Kings in Game 1.
As previously announced, the Ducks and Kings will play Game 7 of their Second Round series on Friday, May 16, at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT in Anaheim. In the U.S., that game will be televised on NBCSN. In Canada, the game will be on TSN and RDS.
The 2014 Stanley Cup Playoffs Eastern Conference Final begins at 1 p.m. ET in Montreal on Saturday, May 17, with Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Final between the Montreal Canadiens and New York Rangers. That game will be seen on CBC and RDS in Canada and on NBC in the U.S.
The entire 2014 Stanley Cup Playoffs Conference Finals schedule will be released upon the completion of the Second Round.


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I'm linking up with Shanna from Because Shanna Said So for Random Wednesday. I've only been following Shanna for a month or two, but she's quickly become one of my favorite bloggers. Girlfriend has style and attitude for days. Check her out!
At the beginning of winter, I picked up some black jeggings from Target for $10. I love them so much. They fit perfectly and go all the way to the ankle. They're not too thin. They're not too thick. They're just right. I've worn them with my chambray top, oversized sweaters, tunics, dresses, flats, and boots. You can find them in the store with the socks and tights.
Both of my kids were sick with the crud and croup last week. Dain coughed non-stop for 72 hours. There's nothing worse than not being able to help your child when they're sick. Obviously, going to the doctor helped, but not fast enough. Finally, after a round of antibiotics and steroids, they're better. As evidenced by the pics below, my kids are a hoot. Rory dressed herself and then asked to have her picture taken. Dain is dressed like an old man for the 100th day of school.
I had a leftover gift card from Christmas burning a hole in my pocket. I knew I wanted to get a chevron dress from one of the many boutiques I follow on Facebook. Earlier this week, I picked this one up in an online auction from Clash. Isn't it fab? I'm going to have to stay away from Facebook stores for a while. I can see this quick and easy way of shopping getting out of control.
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After our spectacular (over EIGHT copies sold!) debut at Astonishing X-Mas, UK fanzine "The Suplex Monthly" returns to Pro Wrestling Guerrilla with the following articles:
-Review of WWE Armageddon!
-WWE's "New Year's Resolutions!"
-Interview with PWG European Vacation Star Spud!
-Superstar Spotlight on Petey Williams!
-Looking back on Matt Hardy's Year!
-Commentary on "true" Pro Wrestling!
-The Use of WWE Newcomers!
-My Trip to JAPW (And Why It Sucked!)
-The Death of Pro Wrestling?!
-Plus, the debut of The Suplex Monthly Rankings System! (Featuring WWE, TNA, ROH and the UK's SAS promotion)
Plus of course news about WWE, TNA and the UK! See how many exclamation points I'm using? It must be good!
Available tonight at PWG's merchandise table for $4, and if you missed out on issue 3, our Year-End Awards, you can have it for only $2!


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This week we started our conversation with a discussion about what educators can do to connect with Haitians and support efforts in Haiti. This conversation turned into a plan. We created a wiki for educators in wikispaces. Please come see what we've created and join in with your class. http://kids4haiti.wikispaces.com/
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Monthly system update with Leslie Bednar, Executive Director of Illinois Heartland Library System.Give us a half hour, and we'll fill you in on what is happening at IHLS.Leslie Bednar, Executive Director, will host an Adobe Connect session. This online session will start with a recap of the board meeting and include an update on other IHLS items. Members will be able to participate and there will be a Q&A at the end.Link to the Adobe Connect room: http://webjunctionillinois.adobeconnect.com/connectwithleslie/
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Visitors to the Wellington Airport can now dine beneath the hungry eyes of Gollum. In honor of the upcoming Hobbit movie, the Weta Workshop has installed a 13-meter sculpture of the Ring-obsessed creature reaching for some tasty New Zealand rainbow trout.
Photo from TheOneRing.net.
Weta co-director Richard Taylor and supervisors Rob Gillies and Sarah Morris designed and built the giant Gollum, which took three days to hoist up in the terminal and looks as though it might spring to life at the slightest glint of a gold ring. TheOneRing.net has more photos of the sculpture, including a few from Weta of the work in progress.
Also, thanks to tipster RedCrown, here's the latest Hobbit TV spot, with our first bit of talking Troll.
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Mole Kingsnake
Scientific name: Lampropeltis calligaster rhombomaculata (HOLBROOK 1840)
* Currently accepted name
* scientific names used through time
- Coluber calligaster – HARLAN 1827
- Coluber rhombo-maculatus – HOLBROOK 1840
- Coronella rhombomaculata – HOLBROOK 1842
- Ophibolus rhombomaculatus – BAIRD & GIRARD 1853
- Ablabes triangulum var. calligaster – HALLOWELL 1856
- Lampropeltis calligaster – COPE 1860
- Lampropeltis rhombomaculata – COPE 1860
- Lampropeltis calligaster rhombomaculata – CONANT 1958
Average adult size is 30-40 inches (76.2-101.6 cm), record is 47 inches (119.3 cm). Adults are tannish to orange, with 50 or fewer black-bordered reddish-brown body blotches. There are smaller reddish-brown blotches on the sides between the larger mid-dorsal blotches. Some old individuals may be almost solid brown. The belly is checkered or clouded brown. The neck is indistinct. There is a light colored Y-shaped pattern on the back of the head and neck. There is sometimes a dark line through the eye. The scales are smooth, and there are 21-23 dorsal scale rows at midbody. The pupil is round. Juvenile coloration is similar to that of adults, but may be slightly darker.
A. Top of the head
B. Smooth scales
C. Front (face view) of the head
D. Elongated scales below the tail (subcaudal scales) are typically divided
E. Side of the head
Range: In Florida, the Mole Kingsnake is found in the panhandle. There have been isolated reports from the northern peninsula near the St. Johns River, and a previously reported specimen from Leesburg, Lake County, is now confirmed to be a Red Corsnake. Outside of Florida, it is found from eastern Louisiana to Maryland.
Habitat: Rare, it has been found near pinelands, hardwood hammocks, sandhills, prairies, and agricultural fields.
Comments: HARMLESS (Non-Venomous). The Mole Kingsnake is a terrestrial burrower, active mainly at night. It has been found under boards and logs, around plowed fields, and crossing roads at night. Because of its fossorial behavior, less than 40 specimens have been found in Florida within the last 40 years.
It feeds on lizards, rodents, and other snakes. It lays eggs. No natural nests have been recorded. Records from captive specimens indicate that breeding occurs in the spring, with newborns around 5-7 inches (12.7-17.7 cm) hatching in late summer.
Comparison with other species: The Eastern Corn Snake (Pantherophis guttatus) has a distinct neck, light spear-shaped pattern on the back of the head and neck, and black and white checkerboard patterned belly.


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Last month the Parsix Linux distribution made its 1.0 release after almost a year of development. Parsix is a GNOME-based distro based on the testing branch of Debian GNU/Linux with elements from Kanotix. It makes an attractive alternative to Ubuntu.
Parsix comes as an installable live CD and features GNOME 2.20.3 as the desktop. It hails from Persia, but the language and keyboard default to en_US. When you first boot the live CD, Parsix provides two handy boot options for wide-screen display resolutions. Many distros auto-detect the optimal resolution, but many don't. This approach is a great compromise, and assured that I was able to boot into my desired resolution.
Parsix's hard drive installer is one of the elements it adapted from Kanotix. When you launch it, it displays a menu with entries to Configure Installation, Start Installation, Update Installation, Partition, Load Config, Save Config, and Quit. Choose Partition if you need to set up your disks, but otherwise click Configure Installation to begin. The first screen lets you choose the install partition. The next lets you choose a preferred filesystem. The next few are for setting up user accounts and passwords, including a root password. Finally, you specify the hostname and bootloader placement. Once you finish the configuration phase you're taken back to the main menu. All that's left is to click Start Installation. My installation presented no problems and installed the bootloader as desired. It detected and included a few other operating systems installed on my machine, but not all.
After the install, I was taken to a tidy and uncluttered graphical login screen. The desktop features an unobtrusive and pretty background, attractive theme, charming sounds, hip icons, cute screensaver, and handsome fonts, all of which make for a pleasant user experience.
Parsix's hardware support for my Hewlett-Packard Pavilion dv6000 laptop was a mixed bag. Choosing the widescreen 1280×800 boot option worked as I hoped, and it transferred to become the default resolution for the hard drive install as well. My sound and volume buttons worked upon boot of both the live CD and hard drive install, but I had to do a bit of work to get a wireless network connection. CPU scaling was activated by default, and suspend worked with the proprietary Nvidia graphic drivers, sort of. My laptop would suspend and wake up as it should, but the net connection would be lost and difficult to bring back up. Hibernate didn't work at all for me.
Parsix comes with some graphical configuration tools, such as the CUPS browser configuration utility, PPP Configuration Utility, Network Configuration, and Wireless Net Card Config. It was the last two that I was most concerned with, since my Broadcom 4311 (often identified as Broadcom Dell 1390) isn't natively supported by Linux.
I first tried the Wireless Net Card Config. It displayed a dialog to find and select the Setup information file (the driver *inf file found on a Windows partition), then shot an error stating that my *inf file wasn't an *inf file. Fortunately I was able to use Ndiswrapper at the command line to install the needed drivers.
Out of force of habit, I next attempted to use wpa_supplicant to negotiate the passkey for my Wi-Fi Protected Access network — unsuccessfully. Remembering that I needed to test Parsix Network Configuration, I opened that utility. It asked some detailed questions that similar utilities I've tested usually don't, such as the MAC address, frequency, and bit rate of the router. Most of these I left blank, but I did fill in the ESSID, MAC address, and WPA passphrase. To my surprise, it then made the wireless connection available upon boot. This is the first time I've seen WPA negotiation fail at the command line yet work through a graphical tool.
For better or worse, all detected media is automounted and receives an icon on the desktop for easy browsing. This includes any new removable media inserted, including CDs. When you click on the icon for an audio CD, Parsix opens Sound Juicer. When you click on a movie DVD icon, it open VLC.
Under the hood Parsix runs Linux kernel 2.6.23, Xorg 7.2, and GCC 4.23. It includes system tools such as System Monitor, File Browser, and Disk Usage Analyzer, among several others.
The Internet menu contains the unbranded version of Firefox, Iceweasel 184.108.40.206, as the Web browser, Balsa for an email client, and Liferea as a news feed reader. Firestarter helps you set up and implement a firewall. You can transfer files using BitTornado, gFTP, and Gwget; access IRC with XChat; and exchange instant messages with Pidgin.
OpenOffice.org, Grisbi accounting, and Efax-gtk are available for routine office tasks.
Multimedia applications appear in the menu under Sound and Video. The apps include Brasero for disc burning, GNOME CD Player, Exaile music player, Sound Juicer, XawTV TV Viewer, and VLC media player. I wasn't able to test the TV Viewer, but all the other apps functioned as designed. I was able to view any video file or listen to music files and disks with the Parsix applications. VLC did the best job of playing DVDs I've experienced in a while. Not only did it play an encrypted movie, but I was treated to a navigation menu as well as the extra DVD features included, such as subtitles, alternative languages, and jump-to-scene. I usually consider myself lucky if I can just watch the movie.
In the Graphics menu you'll find Camarama webcam viewer, Evince PDF Viewer, the GIMP 2.4.3, GQview Image Viewer, Inkscape Illustrator, and XSane scanning program. When you click on an image file, Parsix opens GQview, its default image viewer.
Adobe Flash wasn't included, but Iceweasel auto-installed it. However, I wasn't able to watch any Apple.com movie trailers even after installing available QuickTime libraries and utilities. In fact, after installing the QuickTime files from the Debian repository, Apple.com began crashing Iceweasel.
Parsix includes accessories such as xFarDic (a multilingual dictionary and translator), GnoCHM (a viewer for Compressed HTML help archives), Qemu Launcher (graphical front end for the QEMU emulator), and gedit. It also comes with several small games, such as Gnometris, Same GNOME, Mines, Sudoku, and SuperTux.
If you'd like something not found in your installed Parsix system, you can use Synaptic Package Manager to install anything found in the Debian testing repositories. These, as well as some Parsix repositories, are configured for use when you run the operating system. Parsix doesn't include an applet for update alerts, but you can use Synaptic effectively for checking. With Parsix being based on the testing branch of Debian there were 133 updates available at the time of my review, approximately a week after the distro's release. The upgrade process finished smoothly with no errors or resulting problems.
Overall Parsix is a wonderful Debian derivative and alternative to Ubuntu. Like Ubuntu it is based on Debian and as such uses APT and Synaptic. It uses the GNOME desktop with similar panel placement. However, it comes with more software and better choices, with the exception of Iceweasel, which tends to be a bit more finicky than Firefox. The out-of-the-box multimedia support is a definite plus, but the iffy power-saving features detract from the overall usability. Parsix does not subscribe to the "sudo philosophy" of allowing users to perform tasks as root, as found in Ubuntu, and for me that is an advantage. The Kanotix tools and installer might not be as technically sharp and polished as those found with Ubuntu, but most are capable and not hard to use. On the down side, you must install proprietary graphic drivers manually when using Parsix, which might intimidate new users.
Despite the drawbacks, I liked Parsix. Its beautiful implementation of GNOME and attention to detail make it a solid contender. If you like Debian, Ubuntu, or GNOME but want an alternative choice, you will probably like Parsix.
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Rochester's Mission & Vision
"Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better."
A University of the Highest Order
Approved by the University of Rochester Board of Trustees March 11, 2010
Founded as "an institution of the highest order" and guided by the motto Meliora or Ever Better, the University of Rochester will help solve the greatest challenges of the 21st century by:
- Accelerating our progress as an international leader in sciences, engineering, social sciences, health science, business, and music.
- Empowering our students to fulfill their academic and professional passions in a University that is diverse, welcoming, and inclusive for all students, faculty, and staff.
- Creating innovative connections among education, humanities, music, the social sciences, science, engineering, and health science.
- Strengthening support for a dynamic faculty dedicated to teaching, mentoring, research, clinical care, and the creative and performing arts.
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- Embracing our leadership position in Rochester and the nation by making our community a model for partnership among academic, civic, cultural, health care, and business organizations.


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Elina Gleizer-Shade Me If You Can Sunglasses
At Design Interviews
Interview with Elina Gleizer : Frank Scott: What is the main principle, idea and inspiration behind your design?. Elina Gleizer : Sunglasses are all about ergonomics and body fit. .Frank Scott: What has been your main focus in designing this work? Especially what did you want to achieve?. Elina Gleizer : The main focus in my work was to create a unique - innovative piece. .Frank Scott: What are your future plans for this award winning design?. Elina Gleizer : I truly believe that "Shade me if you can" sunglasses has a "star quality". This fashion forward unisex piece, appealing to different age crowds, and can be made with different material-color combination. I'm sure that "Shade me if you can" sunglasses would leave their mark in the innovative fashion accessory zone. .Frank Scott: How long did it take you to design this particular concept?. Elina Gleizer : 4-5 months. .Frank Scott: Why did you design this particular concept? Was this design commissioned or did you decide to pursuit an inspiration?. Elina Gleizer : I designed it as a part of my graduation project. My inspiration was the extraction of a specific body parts, using their curves and guidelines. .Frank Scott: Is your design being produced or used by another company, or do you plan to sell or lease the production rights or do you intent to produce your work yourself?. Elina Gleizer : I plan to manufacture it and sell it under my brand. .Frank Scott: What made you design this particular type of work?. Elina Gleizer : I always had an attraction toward sunglasses. Doing one my self was sort of a dream come true. I think that this project truly represents my abilities and aesthetics. .Frank Scott: Where there any other designs and/or designers that helped the influence the design of your work?. Elina Gleizer : Alexander Mcqueen RIP .Frank Scott: Who is the target customer for his design?. Elina Gleizer : Unisex adult fashion lovers .Frank Scott: What sets this design apart from other similar or resembling concepts?. Elina Gleizer : The ergonomics, material combination and the face its all handmade. .Frank Scott: How did you come up with the name for this design? What does it mean?. Elina Gleizer : "catch me if you can" 2002 movie totally inspired me. "Shade me if you can" is about the visor .Frank Scott: Which design tools did you use when you were working on this project?. Elina Gleizer : I was 1000% focused on body engineering .Frank Scott: What is the most unique aspect of your design?. Elina Gleizer : The shapes. The integration of the geometric shapes with the gentle curves .Frank Scott: Who did you collaborate with for this design? Did you work with people with technical / specialized skills?. Elina Gleizer : My college teacher: MR. URI SAMMET .Frank Scott: What is the role of technology in this particular design?. Elina Gleizer : its all handmade .Frank Scott: Is your design influenced by data or analytical research in any way? What kind of research did you conduct for making this design?. Elina Gleizer : no .Frank Scott: What are some of the challenges you faced during the design/realization of your concept?. Elina Gleizer : I had to find the right weight- both for the wood and the metal. .Frank Scott: How did you decide to submit your design to an international design competition?. Elina Gleizer : I think it can be a wonderful opportunity to expose my work. .Frank Scott: What did you learn or how did you improve yourself during the designing of this work?. Elina Gleizer : I keep surprising myself. and that I should always believe in my self and my abilities. .
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Bullish sentiment registered above 40% for the first time since August 23, 2012 in the latest AAII Sentiment Survey. Bearish sentiment continues to stay above its historical average, however.
Bullish sentiment, expectations that stock prices will rise over the next six months, rose 5.1 percentage points to 40.9%. This reading ends a 13-week streak of optimism coming in below its historical average of 39.0%.
Neutral sentiment, expectations that stock prices will stay essentially unchanged over the next six months, edged up 1.3 percentage points to 24.7%. Even with the increase, this is the 10th time in the past 11 weeks that neutral sentiment is below 30%. The historical average is 30.5%.
Bearish sentiment, expectations that stock prices will fall over the next six months, fell 6.4 percentage points to 34.4%. This is an eight-week low. Even with the drop, pessimism is above its historical average of 30.5% for the 14th consecutive week and the 30th out of the last 34 weeks.
More individual investors are describing themselves as bullish than bearish for just the second time in the past 10 weeks. The bull-bear spread, which measures the difference between bullish and bearish sentiment, is also at its most positive level since August 23, 2012. The current bull-bear spread is 6.5.
Though this week's survey signals an increase in the level of optimism, it is important to note that this is only the second time since March 29, 2012, that bullish sentiment is above its historical average of 39%. Individual investors remain cautious and failure by Congress and the president to avoid the fiscal cliff would likely have a damaging impact on individual investors' moods. Though some AAII members are encouraged by signs of continued economic growth and the preliminary holiday shopping data, many remain concerned about the pace of economic growth, ongoing political gridlock and Europe's sovereign debt crisis.
This week's special question asked AAII members what this year's holiday shopping trends are saying about the economy. Responses were mixed, with the largest group of respondents saying the early data shows signs of an improving economy, or at least better consumer sentiment. Several members thought consumers are either ignoring the macro environment (including the possibility of the fiscal cliff fears) or are just tired of not spending. Some respondents are worried that consumers are spending money they do not have. There were also several who thought the initial data did not provide much insight into the overall health of the economy.
Here is a sampling of the responses:
- "With holiday spending up slightly, consumers are not letting the fiscal cliff threat spoil their holidays."
- "I'm encouraged by the volume of shoppers reported by the media, but I hope that folks are not spending themselves back into difficult situations."
- "Consumers have become more willing to spend."
- "Consumers don't have much "extra" money, so they are shopping for the lowest priced products."
- "It is very hard to tell as of now, but aside from Black Friday, I feel that people are being careful with their money."
- "Black Friday does not a shopping season make."
The historical average for neutral sentiment was adjusted down by a half a percentage point this week, from 31% to 30.5%. The historical average for bearish sentiment was revised up, from 30% to 30.5%. These revisions reflect a trend we have seen develop in the weekly readings. Over time, we make additional adjustments to the historical averages as the data warrants.
This week's AAII Sentiment Survey results:
- Bullish: 40.9%, up 5.1 percentage points
- Neutral: 24.7%, up 1.3 percentage points
- Bearish: 34.4%, down 6.4 percentage points
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- Bullish: 39%
- Neutral: 31%
- Bearish: 30%
The AAII Sentiment Survey has been conducted weekly since July 1987 and asks AAII members whether they think stock prices will rise, remain essentially flat, or fall over the next six months. The survey period runs from Thursday (12:01 a.m.) to Wednesday (11:59 p.m.) The survey and its results are available online at: http://www.aaii.com/sentimentsurvey


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Aaron "Goregrowler" Mendiola owns his own concert promotions and booking company, Goregrowler Entertainment. While Mendiola tirelessly works throughout the year to bring San Antonio the best in the metal underground, no event presents as big of a challenge or elicits as much gratification as his Goregrowler's Ball Festival. After a year of planning and promoting, Mendiola can finally take a deep breath, step back and admire his accomplishment…then, it's back to work.
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Man accused of faking kidnapping to party with friends
All Rogelio Andaverde wanted was to get out of the house and have a few beers with his buddies.
So Tuesday afternoon, the 34-year-old Edinburg man created an excuse to sneak away: He staged his own kidnapping.
According to a release from the Hildalgo County Sheriff's Office, Andaverde was with his wife, Maria Hernandez, in their home off F.M. 2812 in rural Northeast Edinburg when about 10:30 p.m. two men wearing masks and toting guns forced their way inside — and made off with Andaverde.
Sheriff Guadalupe Trevino said Hernandez called authorities right away, "petrified" after seeing what she thought was her husband's abduction.
"We took this incident very serious because of the circumstances described to us by the wife," he said. "People don't just barge into your house and kidnap you for the hell of it."
A Department of Public Safety helicopter and a dozen deputies were called to assist in the search for Andaverde.
After several hours without any fresh leads, the search was called off.
Mid-morning on Thursday, Andaverde returned home, telling his wife he'd been released.
A follow-up investigation revealed he had staged the kidnapping to "spend time with his friends and party."
"We have people file false reports all the time, and we put them in jail for it," Trevino said. "But I've never had someone do it just to get out of the house."
Andaverde has been charged with making a false report to police, a Class B misdemeanor, and his bond was set at $5,000.
"I don't think his wife appreciated being kept until 4 or 5 in the morning, being interviewed by the cops while her husband was out doing who knows what with who knows who — he's going to have a lot of answering to do," Trevino said.


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Microsoft yesterday launched what it calls Premier Mission Critical Support Service, which, as the name implies, is intended to help users architect and maintain apps and systems that require constant availability.
These long-term services are for those who want to invest hundreds of thousands of dollars to perform architectural reviews, implementation and monitoring services thereafter, as reported by my colleague Kurt Mackie.
I spoke with Norm Judah, CTO of Microsoft Consulting Services to try to get a better understanding of where partners would fit into this service. When asked if they would be certified to potentially deliver these architectural reviews, he sounded doubtful -- and certainly not in the short term.
"Probably not, at least not initially, because the solutions engineer, the guy we are going to keep on site is generally deeply involved in doing that work to have that context," Judah explained. "There's an opportunity for us, when we have much more knowledge about the system to really investigate what a sell-through would look like, but I don't think we are ready for that. In many cases, the customers are asking for us to do this because they want Microsoft's skin in the game."
That said, Judah does see partners delivering some of the remediation services. "Remediation might be something simple such as tune a database but it could be something very complex, like you need to re-architect the middle tier of your commerce application. Those are all partner opportunities, driven by the customer. That is really the customer's choice who they want to do that with. If they have an existing partner that they work with, maybe it's the guy who wrote the application, no problem in doing that and we would work very closely with them taking the output of their remediation."
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Microsoft on Tuesday released July security patches, addressing a total of 123 common vulnerabilities and exposures.
The Microsoft Secure Score service has reached "general availability" commercial-release status worldwide, Microsoft announced on Monday.
Microsoft this week repeated some patch warnings to IT pros, with a couple of milestones coming up soon.
With a new Cortana feature, Microsoft brushes off one of its old ideas for helping Outlook users stick to their tasks and answer their e-mails.
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Thanks for your reply to my request for more information regarding how to deal with my SDA friend. You've given me heaps to work with. I always find an insider or ex insider really useful for getting information - to dispel fears and prejudice also and get a better idea of what someone might be thinking about in terms of my world view. I was brought up in an Indian Kult, so I understanding the small religion culture to some extent. But having your from the ground experience in SDA is really helpful. My friend is having some personal troubles and is taking some support from me, so it's likely that belief might come up in our friendship, and I like to know where I stand. So thanks for sharing your experience and views on the matter. Alice :)
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FORT WALTON BEACH � The Brooks Bridge is now open after a barge carrying a crane crashed into the west side of the bridge Wednesday afternoon, according to Florida Department of Transportation spokesperson Ian Satter.
FORT WALTON BEACH � The Brooks Bridge is now open after a barge carrying a crane crashed into the west side of the bridge Wednesday afternoon, according to Florida Department of Transportation spokesperson Ian Satter.
Satter said all lanes are open to vehicles and temporary repairs have been made to the sidewalk and barrier wall on the bridge. The eastbound side of the bridge remains closed to pedestrians.
Boats had been prevented from traveling under the bridge after the crash, but the waterway was reopen by late Thursday afternoon, according to the U.S. Coast Guard.
A water line for Okaloosa Island that ruptured in the accident had also been repaired by Thursday morning, but residents on the island are under a precautionary boil water notice for now, according to Okaloosa County spokeswoman Kathy Newby.
All affected customers should boil water used for drinking, cooking, making ice, washing dishes, bathing and brushing teeth until further notice.
The notice will remain in effect until a bacteriological survey shows that the water is safe to drink.
The bridge was closed to all motorists and pedestrians for several hours after the crash due to the damage caused by the crane. It remained closed to eastbound traffic until about 9 p.m. when officials were able to open one lane in each direction.
To try to ease traffic snarls, tolls on the Mid-Bay Bridge were temporarily suspended Wednesday and early Thursday but had resumed at 6 a.m. Thursday, according to Satter.
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Crews from the FDOT and the Okaloosa County Water and Sewer Department worked throughout the night making repairs to the bridge and the water pipe.
The crash that caused all the damage occurred at 3:15 p.m. as the tugboat Miss Lizzy was pushing four barges two-by-two east in Santa Rosa Sound, according to officials at Coast Guard Station Destin. The crane on one of the barges hit the bridge.
The impact took down several feet of the concrete guardrail and broke a water pipe that runs underneath the eastbound sidewalk on the bridge. Concrete and water from the pipe poured into Santa Rosa Sound.
No one was hurt and no vehicles crossing the bridge were damaged, said Randy McDaniel, Okaloosa County�s emergency management director.
Satter said the next step for FDOT is to again assess the bridge's structure for safety purposes.
"We wanted to get it open as quickly as we could," Satter said. "Especially because we have people trying to get to work, school and with spring break season. Everything is safe and secure at this point."
Satter said a damage estimate wasn't available yet, but did say the repair costs will not come from Okaloosa County's state transportation budget.
"Somebody will be held liable for the damages," he said.
U.S. Coast Guard Petty Officer Cory Walters said a chief warrant officer with the Coast Guard's Panama City station has already interviewed the barge operator. No other details on the investigation were immediately available.


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DC Nation - Green Lantern: The Animated Series - "Babel" (Clip 2)
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"Babel" - Hal, Kilowog, and Razer crash land on a planet with a poisonous atmosphere. With their power rings nearly depleted, their only hope is to seek refuge in a nearby domed city, completely overrun by thieves and hooligans. But teamwork's a little tougher when no one can understand anyone else!
Be sure to watch Green Lantern: The Animated Series Saturday mornings on Cartoon Network as part of the DC Nation block of programming.


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text: For The Record: Stencils Courtesy of Tattoo Archive: Originally tattooists were required to have enough artistic ability to draw the desired design onto the skin before tattooing. With the advent of wooden, paper and or plastic stencils, the tattoo business opened up to a larger group of craftsmen; who with the aid of the stencil could get the design transfer to the skin and then apply their skills to outlining and shading that design. Even tattooists with drawing skills like the ease of transfer that stencils offered... In professional tattooing early stencils were made of paper with the design drawn using a hectograph pencil. This design could be transferred to the skin with the aid water or green soap. Paper stencils were fragile and generally would be used only once. They were often made just before the tattoo was done. Stencils for popular designs were often made up in advance, as we have seen in old-time tattooists' collections of multi-paper stencils. This transfer process may have come from the sign painting or embroidery business. Unknowingly Alexander Parkes brought the tattoo world plastic -- actually celluloid stencils. His 1856 patent was the first thermoplastic patent issued and it opened the floodgates for many more plastics to be invented. Parkes' patent called for a combination of cellulose and alcoholized camphor that once heated, could be molded and retained its shape when cooled. It is unknown what tattooist came up with the idea of scratching a design onto a thin sheet of this celluloid, sprinkling charcoal into the etch and with a thin coast of Vaseline on the skin, the stencil would then be placed onto the skin in a rolling fashion. A charcoal design would then be transferred to the skin. As you can well imagine, this design was ver y fragile: charcoal floating on a thin layer of Vaseline! As awkward to use as the plastic stencils were, they became very popular and there was hardly a tattoo shop in the world without envelopes full of them. Tattooists liked the idea of making the stencil once and then using it for years after. For the collectors these plastic stencils have created a library of classic design that will sur vive for decades to come. Plastic stencils are often marked with a cryptic code of letters, numbers, and the like. Each sheet of flash found on shop walls had some form of identification; letters or numbers seemed to be the most popular. Stencils for each design were stored in filing cabinets in envelopes with the matching number or letter corresponding to the sheet on the wall. This system made it much easier to find the desired stencil when needed. Ironically in the last few years the plastic stencil has fallen out of favor with working tattooist. As is often the case, history has repeated itself. The paper stencil is back with what is considered by many a labor-saving device -- the stencil maker. The stencil maker used to be the apprentice but today this copying device sets near the work area and in the good times, gets a lot of use. An interesting sidelight to plastic stencils is the way tattooist used them to exchange designs with other tattooist. A rub can be done of the stencil by placing a piece of tracing paper over the stencil and rubbing a pencil over it, the outline would be transferred to the paper. These rubs show up in many tattooist collections. Tattoo Archive © 2012 This installment of For the Record was featured in Tattoo Artist Magazine issue #31.


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OECD Global Science Forum report on data and research infrastructure for the social sciences
Data-driven and evidence-based research is fundamental to understanding and responding effectively and efficiently to global challenges related to the health and well-being of populations around the world. Spurred by the rapid growth in new forms of data collected in conjunction with commercial transactions, internet searches, social networking, and the like, and by technological advances in the capacity to access and link existing survey, census, and administrative data sets, the potential payoff for international and multidisciplinary collaboration of scientific groups to address these challenges is increasing rapidly.
The OECD Global Science Forum established an expert group to review developments in international data availability, consider their suitability for comparative research, detail the challenges to be addressed, and make recommendations to respond to these new opportunities.
This February 2013 report presents the findings and recommendations of the group.
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Arkansas Statutes : http://www.lexisnexis.com/hottopics/arcode/Default.asp
State Library Association: Arkansas Library Association
Security Breach Notification Law : Ark. Code § 4-110-101 et seq.
Data Disposal Law: Ark. Code Ann. §4-110-104
Library Records Privacy:
§ 13-2-701. Definitions
(a) "Patron" means any individual who requests, uses, or receives services, books or other materials from a library.
(b) "Confidential library records" means documents or information in any format retained in a library that identify a patron as having requested, used, or obtained specific materials, including, but not limited to, circulation of library books, materials, computer database searches, interlibrary loan transactions, reference queries, patent searches, requests for photocopies of library materials, title reserve requests, or the use of audiovisual materials, films, or records.
HISTORY: Acts 1989, No. 903, § 1.
§ 13-2-702. Penalty
(a) Any person who knowingly violates any of the provisions of this subchapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punished by a fine of not more than two hundred dollars ($200) or thirty (30) days in jail, or both, or a sentence of appropriate public service or education, or both.
(b) No liability shall result from any lawful disclosure permitted by this subchapter.
(c) No action may be brought under this subchapter unless such action is begun within two (2) years from the date of the act complained of or the date of discovery.
HISTORY: Acts 1989, No. 903, § 2.
§ 13-2-703. Disclosure prohibited
(a) Library records which contain names or other personally identifying details regarding the patrons of public, school, academic, and special libraries and library systems supported in whole or in part by public funds shall be confidential and shall not be disclosed except as permitted by this subchapter.
(b) Public libraries shall use an automated or Gaylord-type circulation system that does not identify a patron with circulated materials after materials are returned.
HISTORY: Acts 1989, No. 903, § 2.
§ 13-2-704. Disclosure permitted
A library may disclose personally identifiable information concerning any patron:
(1) To the patron;
(2) To any person with the informed, written consent of the patron given at the time the disclosure is sought; or
(3) To a law enforcement agency or civil court, pursuant to a search warrant.
HISTORY: Acts 1989, No. 903, § 2.
§ 13-2-705. Construction — Statistics
(a) No provision of this subchapter shall be construed to prohibit any library or any business operating jointly with a library from disclosing information for the purpose of:
(1) Collecting overdue books, documents, films, or other items or materials owned or otherwise belonging to such library;
(2) Collecting fines on such overdue books, documents, films, or other items or materials; and
(3) Contacting its patrons by telephone, mail service, or other medium for the purpose of notifying, informing, and educating such patrons or otherwise promoting the legitimate programs, policies, and other interests of the library.
(b) Aggregate statistics shown from registration and circulation records with all personal identification removed may be released or used by a library or library system for research or planning purposes.
HISTORY: Acts 1989, No. 903, § 2; 1995, No. 612, § 1.
§ 13-2-706. Use of information in evidence
Personally identifiable information obtained in any manner other than as provided in this subchapter shall not be received in evidence in any trial, hearing, arbitration, or other proceeding before any court, grand jury, department, officer, agency, regulatory body, legislative committee, or other authority of the state or political subdivision of the state.


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By Justin Long
April 24, 2007
AMHERST, MA – The Amherst College baseball team let one slip away this afternoon against Brandeis University, as the Lord Jeffs committed five errors in the game and surrendered eight runs in the top of the sixth inning en route to an 11-9 non-conference loss. Amherst falls to 12-10 on the season, while Brandeis improves to 12-13.
Ben Dashefsky wasted no time increasing his hitting streak to 11 games, as the senior tri-captain led off the game with a single up the middle. Classmate and fellow tri-captain Zach Golden followed with a liner to right center that got by a diving Tom Scott (Randolph, NJ), advancing Dashefsky to third and giving Golden a stand-up double.
First-year Ryan Healy kept the no-out rally going with a bloop single to right field, bringing in Dashefsky for the first run of the game. Senior tri-captain Jon Winston recorded the first out with a fly ball to Scott, but it was deep enough to bring Golden home. First-year right-hander Teddy Blank (Waban, MA) got out of the inning with a 5-4-3 double play, as the Jeffs found themselves trailing 2-0 in an early hole.
Sophomore Brendan Powers (Walpole, MA) started a two-out rally in the bottom of the second with a liner up the middle, followed by a single from sophomore Angus Schaller (Leucadia, CA). Junior Josh Card (North Adams, MA) drew a walk to load the bases, but junior left-hander Tyler Robinson got out of the jam by getting first-year Andy Thal (McLean, VA) to line out to a leaping James Likis at third base.
Brandeis put runners on first and second with no outs in the fourth, but Blank drew three quick outs to end the threat. Senior co-captain Jared Banner (Brooklyn, NY) found himself on third base in the bottom half of the frame after reaching on an error, advancing to second on a wild pitch and stealing third, but the Jeffs could not take advantage of the situation, as Robinson drew a pop out and fly out to preserve the 2-0 lead.
The Judges chalked up a third run in the top of the fifth, but the Jeffs played small ball in their half of the frame to climb back into the game. Card and Thal reached on back-to-back bunt singles, followed by a Mark Mazzone (Wilmette, IL) walk to load the bases. Scott tied the game with one swing of the bat on a 3-RBI double, and Junior Neal Allar (Floyds Knobs, IN) gave Amherst a 5-3 lead on the next at-bat with a two-run homer over the fence in right center.
Brandeis cut its deficit to one run in the sixth inning after a hit, walk and Amherst fielding error, and Chuck Sheehan handed the lead back to the Judges by ripping a double down the right field line to plate two, chasing Blank from the game and bringing in junior Chris Edgar (Massapequa, NY) with no outs.
Everything seemed to be going Brandeis' way in the top of the sixth, as the Judges plated eight runs with a combination of bloop hits, timely hitting and sloppy Amherst defense. Robinson cruised through the bottom of the sixth with a 1-2-3 inning, keeping his team's lead at 11-5.
After Mazzone and Scott strung together singles to start the bottom of the seventh, Allar belted his second homer of the game, again showing off his opposite-field power, to cut the Jeffs' deficit to three runs with no outs in the inning. The home run ended Robinson's night, allowing junior Mike Dax to pick up the next three outs and preserve the 11-8 lead.
After sophomore Mike Hinckley (Carlsbad, CA) pitched a 1-2-3 top of the eighth, junior Evan Bruno (Williamsburg, VA) led off the bottom half of the frame with a walk to get things going for Amherst, but Dax once again escaped unharmed.
Hinckley went 1-2-3 in the top of the ninth to keep it a three-run game, but the Jeffs could only get one run back before game's end, as the Judges held on for the 11-9 win. Blank (2-2) allowed 10 hits and five earned runs in five innings of work, adding five strikeouts and just one walk.
Scott and Allar each went 3-for-5 and combined for eight RBIs and five runs scored, while Healy and Dashefsky each went 3-for-5 to lead the Judges. Robinson (5-2) allowed 10 hits in six innings, adding a pair of strikeouts, while Dax earned the first save of his career.
The Lord Jeffs return to action Saturday for a doubleheader with Trinity College. Game one is set to start at noon at Trinity.


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TENANTS' safety in Oxford tower blocks is being given a boost with the introduction of a new sprinkler system.
The improvement will be included in the £18m redevelopment of the city council blocks, following a request from the county's fire brigade.
The council agreed on Thursday to spend an extra £1.74m on its plans to redevelop the five towers.
Balconies are also to be enclosed and more parking provided following requests by residents during the consultation process.
City councillor Scott Seamons said: "The fire service came to us and said we should put sprinklers in, and the rest of the changes reflect what came out of the consultation.
"Residents said they wanted the balconies to be enclosed. We are doing this job once, so we want to do it properly and make it as good as it can be."
As well as the new sprinkler system and the enclosed balconies, the extra money will also pay for landscaping and more parking.
Assistant chief fire officer Simon Furlong said: "We have been working in partnership with the city council to ensure that the tower block are refurbished to provide a safe living and working environment."
The city council will now be spending a total of £18.3m on the scheme to refurbish Hockmore, Evenlode, Foresters, Plowman and Windrush towers.
The blocks, which were built in the 1960s, have a total of 348 flats and are home to more than 700 people.
The revamp will include work on the blocks' structure, with new cladding, better insulation, replacement windows, replacement heating and new lifts.
The council's executive board agreed on Thursday to go out to tender for the building work, expected to begin next June.


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Instagram gratification
By Heather Hansen, Red Lodge Clearing House
It's hard enough to stayed focused during a holiday week but, leave it to the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) to create a truly spectacular distraction. If you're looking for a time suck, read on. If not, get out before scrolling down.
Introducing the DOI's Instagram page. It features smoldering shots of some of our iconic public landscapes and landmarks including Yosemite, Yellowstone and the Washington Monument. But something which appeals to me about the project is that after scrolling through all 251 daydream inducing images, I met some new (to me) must-explore places. They include: Nevada's Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, the Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge in New Mexico, Chiricahua National Monument in Arizona and the ridiculously breathtaking Becharof National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska.
Sure some photos have that over-processed retro look but, as such, they invoke a preternatural timelessness and, for some, sacred appeal of our public lands. The perceptive and recently-passed naturalist John Hay wrote: "To be head-taut with the stars around you, foot secure on soil and stone, to know your direction and return through outer signs, is as new as it is ancient. We are still people of the planet, with all its original directions waiting in our being."
To the dogmatic naturalist, it may seem oxymoronic to suggest poring over images of the outdoors on a website is a soulful endeavor but I don't think so. Would I rather be physically descending into the gaping breach of the Grand Canyon, or even huffing up the foothills I see from my office window in Boulder? No doubt.
But in the midst of an ordinary day, trapped in the glow of a computer screen pulsing with these snapshots, I am momentarily free. I am suspended briefly above terra firma and beneath the heavens and am percolating with some of the sanity, perspective and hope that reside solely in our wide open spaces.
Essays in the Range blog are not written by High Country News. The authors are solely responsible for their content.
Heather Hansen is an environmental journalist working with the Red Lodge Clearinghouse /Natural Resources Law Center at CU Boulder, to help raise awareness of natural resource issues.
All images from the Department of Interior Instagram page. To learn more about the images, and where they were taken go check it out!