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Being a late convert from advertising, I'm probably the least experienced journalist in the Forbes India team aside from our interns. So I'm always grateful for the lessons the world can teach me.
• It is possible to pronounce judgement on an article based purely on a headline and/or tweets about it.
• A critical cover story must be a marketing gimmick by the subject of the article in collusion with its "critics," because, after all, as Mr Barnum said, bad publicity is still publicity.
Read the full piece by Peter in Forbes 10 lessons on #journalism from Twitter
Note from Jeetu Shah: Yesterday the full text of the post was published here, but the author objected to that terming it as unethical and directed me to just include part of it and give the link to read the remaining post, which I did. However, I think how grave the crime was it, if the full piece was posted? So, I wrote back to Peter and tried getting some education from him. " Lesson # 10 in Journalism".
Below is, what I wrote back to an Editor, Special Features of a globally acclaimed publication:
Peter, It depends on how we interpret ethics in a certain profession. However, since you are the author and I have committed a sin of letting know the readers of my blog about the 10 lessons you learnt, I shall honor your wish.
I still do not understand though, what difference will it make if I go back to the post, edit it, just include a short excerpt and a link and tax the readers to click the link and visit your whole post? If blogging was my profession (money making) it would be 100 % unethical to earn my livelihood on somebody labour (here writings). And is it really unethical that on a non-money making blog even after I have extended all due credits (authors name/fame, picture, magazine's name, its link, etc) to the related post, even tendering an unconditional apology, for the "sin" I have committed, instead of just taking it lightly, you are so insistent on making me edit the post and update it again? What will one achieve out of it? Can't we, as a fellow journalists, just be cool about it? Forbes & you are now globally acclaimed identity and people already know you and admire your work.
Even though you are an Editor, you are so down-to-earth & modest to write that you are 'always a student', I was inspired to include the full text of your post (instead of making the readers travel on the net), so that people who know & do not know you, can also admire you (especially after the brouhaha about your Flipkart cover story). In many of my other postings, I normally do what you ordered me to do with your post. But this was a relatively small piece, so I thought an honorable journalist of your stature won't mind.
But, now I know it's not you, the designation after your name who is hurt. Thanks for teaching me lesson # 10th.
But, my dear friend remember, it's always good to get respect by one name and work, as the "belt"(designation) doesn't remain permanent. Though, I am also a journalist (25+ years), I am also from the trader community being a Gujarati. We usually have a signboard in our shop which says," These days will also Pass" (whether good or bad). I wish you well, Peter. ~ Jeetu
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Up for review again this week is another cigar generously provided by my friends at Cigars Direct. This week we take a look at a Arturo Fuente offering named for famous author and cigar smoker, Ernest "Papa" Hemingway. Would he be proud of his namesake? Let's take a look.
Cigar Stats:
Size: 7 x 48 Churchill/Figurado
Wrapper: Cameroon
Binder: Dominican Republic
Filler: Dominican Republic
Smoking Time: 1 3/4 to 2 hours
Beverage: Water
Price: ~$7.00 (buy 'em here)
The Pre-Smoke
One of the most visually interesting things about this cigar is its shape. Though it is a churchill in size, it has the tapered end of a figurado, making a little unusual looking. What I've found about the tapered (or "nipple") end of the cigar is a little delicate. In several of these cigars I found this end a little worse for wear, slightly flattened or otherwise damaged. (Of course this could be due to a less than gentle journey through the postal system.)
Getting to the wrapper, I found it to generally be nicely smooth, with some spidery veins. Much to my delight, I also noticed that the cigar band wasn't cemented to the cigar. Nor was it fastened around the shaft like a tourniquet on a badly injured limb. I can't tell you how refreshing it is to be able to slide the band around, or off, as you smoke the cigar. Manufacturers take note!
On one cigar I did note a couple of water spots, which were a little unfortunate in such a fine looking cigar. Otherwise, I found no other blemishes in the wrapper.
After noting a pungent earthy, compost scent to the wrapper, I clipped the end with my flamboyantly-red Xikar and tried the cold taste. I didn't expect to get one, given the nippled end. I was surprised that I did get some draw, but not enough to get a good reading on the flavor.
The Burn
The Hemingway Classic burned nice and even and the draw was perfect. The cigar also produced a solid, darker ash of good length and had a light resting smoke. Overall, there isn't too much to say about the burn other than this cigar burns like a champ.
The Flavor
I had vastly different experiences with these cigars in the flavor department. The first one I lit up developed an unpleasant and excessive tar buildup that basically rendered the cigar unsmokable.
The second cigar had an interesting lime and leather flavor to it. (I had a lot of time think about the flavor, so I'm pretty sure I nailed it.) End to end, with leather only becoming the dominant flavor in the final third. So while that cigar wasn't particular complex, its main flavor was.
The final cigar was a bit more complex. It opened with nuts and a creamy chocolate that evolved into more of a toffee flavor as the cigar smoked. As this cigar burned into the second third, I got the tangy lime flavor again, but this time it seemed to be paired with coffee instead of leather. The lime flavor remained for the rest of the cigar, though occasionally a sweet chocolate flavor popped up.
And this is the reason it is highly recommended that you smoke a cigar several times before you decide whether or not you love it or loathe it. (Or are just indifferent.) I suspect that the final cigar was closest to being "normal" of the three, and the first was clearly a bum stick.
The Price
I think the price of this cigar is very reasonable, especially when you consider how much smoking time you get for your money. And when you add that it's a figurado to the mix, it makes it even more reasonable.
The Verdict
When we take that first big tar-tube out of the equation, I'd have to say I enjoyed these cigars. It's just a shame that I waited to smoke them until after I've moved on from the big tarty cigar kick I was on for a month or so, because these babies would have fit in nicely. If you're a fan of Cameroon-wrapped cigars, you need to check this one out.
And of course, I'm appreciative of Cigars Direct for providing these cigars for me to smoke and review. And I'm flattered. If you've enjoyed this review, and would like to try them out, I encourage you to pick up these cigars up from them! They even have them in five packs, and they have their popular quick-smoking cousins, the Short Story too. (If you do, tell 'em I sent you!)
Liked It: Yes
Buy It Again: Likely
Recommend It: Yes
The Cigar In Action
Yeah, blah, blah, you say. You're a person of action! Well you're in luck, because I've got a little action for ya right here! Here for your viewing pleasure is the third Hemingway Classic being transformed into a attractive pile of ash in my ashtray. Enjoy!
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Burger City Guides: David Myers's Favorite Burgers in Los Angeles
Lists of top 5 burgers.
David Myers knows a thing or two about burgers. After cutting his teeth working at a three Michelin-starred restaurant in France, then under Daniel Boulud, he set out to bring his own creation to Los Angeles. It took years of training and a rumored 11 tries to get Comme Ça's version just right, by treating it like a steak, but David says it's really his mom that taught him how to make what The New York Times has deemed a perfect burger (and we agree). With two restaurants in Los Angeles, one in Vegas, one in Costa Mesa, two in Tokyo, and a third coming to Los Angeles in December, he's got his hands full. Since his time is limited, he only makes room for his favorites when he's in town. Here are his top five burgers in Los Angeles.
1. Sauce on Hampton has a Buffalo Burger that's insane. It's grass-fed buffalo meat that's very clean-tasting, done really simply, with bacon, tomato, lettuce, mustard and ketchup. It's a thick patty, cooked on a cast iron griddle, which lends a smoky note and a nice char to it. I love the texture and the flavor; I feel so good after I eat it. When I went to Japan, I was craving meat and came here straight from the airport.
259 Hampton Drive, Venice CA 90291 (map); 310-399-5400 ; sauceonhampton.com
2. Father's Office is a fun place to hang with friends, have some beer and of course, a burger. They have a very focused approach on their burger and I respect that they know what they want, and they don't allow any changes to the burger.
3229 Helms Avenue, Los Angeles CA 90034 (map); 310-736-2224; fathersoffice.com
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3. Apple Pan has the original great burger in LA and has been around since 1947. The space has a classic vibe and the people behind the counter have been working there forever. You feel like you get a bit of history when you eat there. I do the hickory burger or the steak burger—I like my burgers thick and juicy, because I love steak so much.
10801 West Pico Boulevard, Los Angeles CA 90064 (map); 310-475-3585; applepan.com
4. I like the modern take on, and exploration of burgers at Umami Burger. I think it's a fun, well-done concept. I'll get the SoCal Burger with lettuce, slow-roasted tomato, the house spread, house-made American cheese and caramelized onions; the Hatch Burger with four types of green chilies and house cheese; or the Umami Burger with shiitake mushroom, caramelized onions, roasted tomato, parmesan crisp and umami ketchup.
Various locations; favorite location on 1040 Hermosa Avenue, Hermosa Beach CA 90254 (map); 310-214-8626; umamiburger.com
5. I always order a Double Animal-Style from In-N-Out, which is not even thick enough. It's definitely my go-to burger and is so consistent. It's fantastic when I need a fast food fix.
Various locations; favorite location on 7009 Sunset Boulevard, Hollywood CA 90028 (map); 800-786-1000; in-n-out.com
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EMED 127: Health Care Leadership (EMED 227, PUBLPOL 227)
Healthcare Leadership class brings eminent healthcare leaders from a variety of sectors within healthcare to share their personal reflections and insights on effective leadership. Speakers discuss their personal core values, share lessons learned and their recipe for effective leadership in the healthcare field, including reflection on career and life choices. Speakers include CEOs of healthcare technology, pharmaceutical and other companies, leaders in public health, eminent leaders of hospitals, academia, biotechnology companies and other health care organizations. The class will also familiarize the students with the healthcare industry, as well as introduce concepts and skills relevant to healthcare leadership. This course must be taken for a minimum of 3 units and a letter grade to be eligible for Ways credit. Students taking the course Mondays and Wednesdays should enroll for 4 units (exceptions for a 3 unit registration can be made with the consent of instructor to be still eligible for Ways credit). Students taking the course on Wednesdays only should register for 2 units.
Terms: Win | Units: 2-4 | UG Reqs: WAY-ED, WAY-SI
Instructors: Trounce, M. (PI)
2018-2019 Winter
2-4 units |
UG Reqs: WAY-ED, WAY-SI |
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Grading: Medical Option (Med-Ltr-CR/NC) |
| Students enrolled: 34
01/07/2019 - 03/15/2019 Mon 1:00 PM - 2:50 PM at 200-202 with Trounce, M. (PI)
01/07/2019 - 03/15/2019 Wed 1:00 PM - 2:50 PM at Li Ka Shing Center,rms101/102 with Trounce, M. (PI)
Instructors: Trounce, M. (PI)
Notes: First day of class is 1/9/19 Wednesday.
ENGLISH 52N: Mixed-Race Politics and Culture (AFRICAAM 52N, POLISCI 29N)
Today, almost one-third of Americans identify with a racial/ethnic minority group, and more than 9 million Americans identify with multiple races. What are the implications of such diversity for American politics and culture? In this course, we approach issues of race from an interdisciplinary perspective, employing research in the social sciences and humanities to assess how race shapes perceptions of identity as well as political behavior in 21st century U.S. We will examine issues surrounding the role of multiculturalism, immigration, acculturation, racial representation and racial prejudice in American society. Topics we will explore include the political and social formation of "race"; racial representation in the media, arts, and popular culture; the rise and decline of the "one-drop rule" and its effect on political and cultural attachments; the politicization of Census categories and the rise of the Multiracial Movement.
Last offered: Winter 2017 | UG Reqs: WAY-ED, WAY-SI
ENGLISH 115: Mapping the Grand Tour: Digital Methods for Historical Data (CLASSICS 115, HISTORY 238C, ITALIAN 115)
Classical Italy attracted thousands of travelers throughout the 1700s. Referring to their journey as the "Grand Tour," travelers pursued intellectual passions, promoted careers, and satisfied wanderlust, all while collecting antiquities to fill museums and estates back home. What can digital approaches tell us about who traveled, where and why? We will read travel accounts; experiment with parsing; and visualize historical data. Final projects to form credited contributions to the Grand Tour Project, a cutting-edge digital platform. No prior experience necessary.
Terms: Win | Units: 4-5 | UG Reqs: WAY-A-II, WAY-SI
Instructors: Ceserani, G. (PI) ; Midura, R. (SI)
2018-2019 Winter
4-5 units |
UG Reqs: WAY-A-II, WAY-SI |
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Grading: Letter or Credit/No Credit |
| Students enrolled: 2
01/07/2019 - 03/15/2019 Tue, Thu 10:30 AM - 11:50 AM at 200-107 with Ceserani, G. (PI); Midura, R. (SI)
Instructors: Ceserani, G. (PI); Midura, R. (SI)
ENGLISH 121C: Superheroes, Supercops: American Police Power
Description: America has an obsession with superheroes and a problem with police--the last decade has been dominated by both blockbuster superhero films and negotiations over police power. This course will take an intersectional, interdisciplinary, and critical look at models of police power as they appear in superhero/supercop texts, including film, thinkpieces, novels for young readers, and comics, as well as a look at the historic foundations of American policing and contemporary police theory. What do superheroes teach us about police? And what do police teach us about superheroes? How can we read cultural production around this topic in a useful way? What constitutes propaganda, and what constitutes useful debate?
Terms: Sum | Units: 3-5 | UG Reqs: WAY-A-II, WAY-SI
2018-2019 Summer
3-5 units |
UG Reqs: WAY-A-II, WAY-SI |
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Grading: Letter or Credit/No Credit |
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ENGLISH 124: The American West (AMSTUD 124A, ARTHIST 152, HISTORY 151, POLISCI 124A)
The American West is characterized by frontier mythology, vast distances, marked aridity, and unique political and economic characteristics. This course integrates several disciplinary perspectives into a comprehensive examination of Western North America: its history, physical geography, climate, literature, art, film, institutions, politics, demography, economy, and continuing policy challenges. Students examine themes fundamental to understanding the region: time, space, water, peoples, and boom and bust cycles.
Terms: Spr | Units: 5 | UG Reqs: GER:DB-Hum, GER:EC-AmerCul, WAY-A-II, WAY-SI
Instructors: Cain, B. (PI) ; Fishkin, S. (PI) ; Freyberg, D. (PI) ... more instructors for ENGLISH 124 »
Instructors: Cain, B. (PI) ; Fishkin, S. (PI) ; Freyberg, D. (PI) ; Kennedy, D. (PI) ; Nemerov, A. (PI) ; Aldridge, A. (TA) ; Mitchel, M. (TA) ; Richardson, K. (TA)
2018-2019 Spring
5 units |
UG Reqs: GER:DB-Hum, GER:EC-AmerCul, WAY-A-II, WAY-SI |
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Grading: Letter (ABCD/NP) |
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04/01/2019 - 06/05/2019 Tue, Thu 10:30 AM - 12:20 PM at 200-002 with Cain, B. (PI); Fishkin, S. (PI); Freyberg, D. (PI); Kennedy, D. (PI); Nemerov, A. (PI); Aldridge, A. (TA); Mitchel, M. (TA); Richardson, K. (TA)
Instructors: Cain, B. (PI); Fishkin, S. (PI); Freyberg, D. (PI); Kennedy, D. (PI); Nemerov, A. (PI); Aldridge, A. (TA); Mitchel, M. (TA); Richardson, K. (TA)
ENGLISH 134: The Marriage Plot (FEMGEN 134)
The centrality of the marriage plot in the development of the British novel beginning in the 18th century with Samuel Richardson's Pamela and ending with Woolf's modernist novel Mrs. Dalloway. The relationship between novelistic plotting and the development of female characters into marriageable women. What is the relationship between the novel and feminine subjectivity? What aspects of marriage make it work as a plotting device? What kinds of marriages do marriage plots allow? Is the development of women's political agency related to their prominence in the novel form?
Last offered: Spring 2018 | UG Reqs: GER:DB-Hum, GER:EC-Gender, WAY-SI
ENGLISH 163F: Shakespeare Now and Then
In this Introduction to Shakespeare on film, we will study approximately five Shakespearean plays, including Romeo and Juliet, Much Ado About Nothing, and Macbeth, alongside a selection of their movie adaptations. As well as getting to grips with the plays printed texts, we will investigate how the plays meanings and significations can change radically in performance.
Last offered: Autumn 2017 | UG Reqs: WAY-A-II, WAY-SI
ENGLISH 165: Perspectives on American Identity (AMSTUD 160)
Required for American Studies majors. In this seminar we trace diverse and changing interpretations of American identity by exploring autobiographical, literary, and/or visual texts from the 18th through the 20th century in conversation with sociological, political, and historical accounts. *Fulfills Writing In the Major Requirement for American Studies Majors*
Terms: Aut, Spr | Units: 5 | UG Reqs: GER:DB-Hum, GER:EC-AmerCul, WAY-ED, WAY-SI
Instructors: Kessler, E. (PI) ; Richardson, J. (PI)
2018-2019 Autumn
5 units |
UG Reqs: GER:DB-Hum, GER:EC-AmerCul, WAY-ED, WAY-SI |
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Section 01 |
Grading: Letter or Credit/No Credit |
| Students enrolled: 2
09/24/2018 - 12/07/2018 Mon, Wed 10:30 AM - 12:20 PM at 200-015 with Richardson, J. (PI)
Axess Enrollment will open for students on September 1st.
Instructors: Richardson, J. (PI)
2018-2019 Spring
5 units |
UG Reqs: GER:DB-Hum, GER:EC-AmerCul, WAY-ED, WAY-SI |
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Section 01 |
Grading: Letter or Credit/No Credit |
| Students enrolled: 3
04/01/2019 - 06/05/2019 Mon, Wed 10:30 AM - 12:20 PM at 260-012 with Kessler, E. (PI)
Instructors: Kessler, E. (PI)
ENGLISH 172D: Introduction to Comparative Studies in Race and Ethnicity (CSRE 196C, PSYCH 155, SOC 146, TAPS 165)
How different disciplines approach topics and issues central to the study of ethnic and race relations in the U.S. and elsewhere. Lectures by senior faculty affiliated with CSRE. Discussions led by CSRE teaching fellows. Includes an optional Haas Center for Public Service certified Community Engaged Learning section.
Terms: Spr | Units: 5 | UG Reqs: GER:DB-SocSci, GER:EC-AmerCul, WAY-ED, WAY-SI
Instructors: Brody, J. (PI) ; Marquez, R. (PI) ; Eacho, D. (TA)
2018-2019 Spring
5 units |
UG Reqs: GER:DB-SocSci, GER:EC-AmerCul, WAY-ED, WAY-SI |
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Grading: Letter (ABCD/NP) |
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04/01/2019 - 06/05/2019 Tue, Thu 1:30 PM - 2:50 PM at 370-370 with Brody, J. (PI); Marquez, R. (PI); Eacho, D. (TA)
Instructors: Brody, J. (PI); Marquez, R. (PI); Eacho, D. (TA)
ENGLISH 180B: Reading Politics: The History and Future of Literacy
Reading is a political act. Through our major texts of Charles Dickens's Oliver Twist, Zora Neale Hurston¿s The Eatonville Anthology, and Azar Nafisi¿s Reading Lolita in Tehran, we will explore the classed, racialized, and gendered power dynamics of literacy and literature. How can books incite social revolutions? How can they maintain harmful inequalities? When is reading a tool of empowerment and when is it a tool of social control? We will examine these questions in a number of contexts, ranging from Victorian London, to the Jim Crow American South, from the Islamic revolution in Iran to a Silicon Valley proliferating with new forms of scientific, technological, and financial literacy. The course includes a significant service learning component, in which students will volunteer to tutor underprivileged readers through Bay Area literacy programs. Final projects will ask students to reflect on these tutoring experiences and consider the complex politics at work in the act of teaching someone to read.
Last offered: Summer 2017 | UG Reqs: GER:DB-Hum, WAY-SI
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ScienceDaily (Oct. 24, 2011) An antiparasitic agent used to treat African sleeping sickness might someday be used to prevent nonmelanoma skin cancers. Researchers found that DFMO, or α-difluoromethylornithine, still appeared to protect against nonmelanoma skin cancers years after people stopped taking the drug, according to a poster presented at the 10th AACR International Conference on Frontiers in Cancer Prevention Research, held Oct. 22-25, 2011.
In this follow-up study, researchers evaluated prolonged evidence of a protective effect of DFMO among 209 people who had participated in an earlier study. The researchers also wanted to ensure there were no obvious deleterious effects associated with the drug, according to Howard H. Bailey, M.D., professor of medicine, and study presenter Sarah Lamont, a medical student, both from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health.
The original study was a phase III, randomized, double-blind, prospective study of 291 men and women with a history of nonmelanoma skin cancer. They were assigned to either DFMO or a placebo for four to five years. At the end of the study period, researchers found a reduced skin cancer incidence among those assigned to DFMO.
"We showed a significant protective effect against basal cell carcinoma, but not a significant amount of protection against squamous cell carcinoma of the skin," Bailey said.
The main side effect was a slight ototoxicity that was found on testing, but this was not associated with a noticeable reduction in hearing by the subjects.
In the current retrospective study, researchers reviewed the electronic medical records of 209 of the original participants to establish cancer rates and to see if any other illnesses they might have developed could be attributed to DFMO.
"We found there is still evidence that the men and women assigned to DFMO for five years continued to have a lower incidence of nonmelanoma skin cancers compared with people assigned to placebo," Bailey said. "What we saw was that the presumed benefit that people got in taking DFMO appeared to persist for years after stopping it."
Study limitations include that participants may have been followed differently or changed their behaviors to limit sun exposure because of being in the original study, Bailey said.
"Our data suggest that the protective event that we saw in our prospective study appears to continue and there was no evidence of any rebound effect," he said. "We did not find any evidence that the people who received DFMO were harmed [other than the original ototoxicity]."
However, Bailey cautioned, more studies are needed before DFMO can be recommended as a prophylaxis against nonmelanoma skin cancers.
He added that such prophylaxis measures are needed because public health efforts to teach people about limiting sun exposure have not resulted in fewer cases of skin cancer, with more than 2 million cases of nonmelanoma skin cancer diagnosed each year. "The incidence continues to rise despite public health efforts to get people to lessen their sun exposure," Bailey said.
The study was sponsored by the University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer Center and the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health.
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Don't Miss These Water Follie Events This Weekend!
It's Boat Race Week in Tri-Cities! It's a special time when it really feels like summer with the roar of the boats on the river, the Over The River Airshow, vintage hydros, and more!
Columbia Cup 2012 promises to be another exciting event, with numerous activities for the whole family. Some of the family activities that we encourage you to check out include:
*The Oh-Boy! Oberto Radio-Controlled Hydros. Racing at various times throughout the weekend, these incredible models look exactly like their boy-big counterparts, and race at speeds up to 60 mph! Find them on the Family Fishing Pond on the East End of the Park.
*Windermere Group One Kids Zone. Open Saturday and Sunday during the boat races, this gives the little ones a fun and safe area to play on inflatables plus kids activities, too. And it's Free! Bring the kids this weekend. Located near the Centennial Stage in the east end of the park.
*Metz Marine Driver Autograph Sessions, and the Oh-Boy! Oberto Pit Tours. These give everyone a chance to get autographs of their favorite drivers, and during the pit tours see these incredible boats up close. Remember to get your booster button for the pit tours.
*The HAPO "Over The River" Airshow. One of the most popular features of the hydroplane races is a mix of stunt, vintage, and modern airplanes and helicopters that will have everyone looking to the skies for breathtaking performances.
*The Yakama Legends Casino Vintage Thunderboats. Certainly one of the most nostalgic and favorite parts of the Columbia Cup is when the Seattle Boat Race Museum brings over as many as six of these fully-restored vintage thunderboats. Everyone on the shore jumps up when these famous hydros growl to life and roar up and down the course. It's one of our personal favorites at Newstalk 870.
And of course, you need to know when and where everything is happening. For a complete list of all the Water Follies Activities and more information, click here! Let's go racin'!


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To apply for any open position, you will need to create a profile. Once you do this, you can:
Our recruiting team reviews all applications and resumes. If your background lines up with the requirements for the position, we will give you a call.
If you are one of the most qualified candidates for the position, someone from the Schneider team will call you to set up an interview with a recruiter. Usually, these interviews take place over the phone, but some may be conducted face-to-face. (Interview tips are below, so keep reading.)
After your interview with a recruiter, you may have an additional phone conversation with the hiring manager. Then, we may call you to set up a face-to-face interview at a Schneider facility. We will provide you with specific interviewing details, based on the role you are interviewing for and the location of the position. You could have several interviews when you are at Schneider, each with a different member of the hiring team.
Members of the hiring team will work together to decide if you are the best person for the job. If you are found successful during the interview, you will be required to pass a drug screen and background check prior to starting work.
If you reach this step, congratulations and welcome to the Schneider family! We are so excited to have you on our team and cannot wait for you to start making your mark here. Fasten your seatbelt and get ready for a challenging, fulfilling career.
Take the time to get to know Schneider. We do not expect you to be an industry expert, but you should show that you have made the effort to research Schneider. We recommend visiting schneider.com.
This is not just our opportunity to get to know you; it is also your opportunity to get to know Schneider. We want you to be excited to come in to work every day. The only way that happens is if you work for a company that you believe in — one that you truly want to work for. So, ask us about the things that matter to you. We are happy to give you answers.
This may be the most important tip on the list. You should know that Schneider uses a behaviorally-grounded, competency-based interview style. That is a fancy way of saying we think real-life examples are the best way to tell your own story. To prepare for the interview, think through your life experiences — things you accomplished in school, at work or in the community.
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Know your resume and accomplishments. As you respond to questions, use elements of those accomplishments to craft your reply. More importantly, if you are not asked questions that will reveal your traits and experiences, take the initiative to work them into the conversation and sell your story. Your time will be limited, so use it wisely.
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The Send Session task allows you to send a session regardless of whether you're sending it from the enterprise or the field. This task is available in the Available Tasks lists in the applications listed above and as a button on the Session Manager toolbar in ArcFM Viewer for ArcGIS Engine.
- Select a session in Session Manager or open a session in ArcFM or ArcFM Viewer for ArcGIS Engine.
- Select the Send Session task in the Available tasks list and click the green Execute button. If you have the session open in ArcFM Viewer for ArcGIS Engine, you may select the Send Session button on the Session Manager toolbar.
- On the Select New Owner screen, select a recipient for
the session and click OK.
When this task is executed, it determines whether the user is in the field or on the enterprise. For field users, it presents a list of enterprise users. The field user selects a recipient of the session and clicks OK. The session packet is then sent to that user on the enterprise.
The opposite is true when the task is executed on the enterprise. The user is presented with a list of field users. The enterprise user selects a field editor and clicks OK. The session packet is then mobilized and sent to the selected field editor.


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The CoTrIS Departure Monitoring service checks the position at a given time and sends an alarm (email) , if the vehicle has not already left the given area.
This function is a typical CoTrIS add-on. In WEBFLEET you'll receive a message about entering or leaving an area/address. CoTrIS will only send an alarm, if this doesn't happen at the time expected.
That way you'll have the possibility to react, even if your driver is late or disposed in any other way.
The core business of logistik konzepte software GmbH (LKS) is to develop and sell Telematic-Software-Addons. Specialised in functional extensions for TomTom Telematics and standard, as well as customised embedding interfaces, we "cover the reseller's backâ€. Based on a multitude of tools and modules we support their selling efforts by enabling TomTom Telematics to come closer to the customer-branches, requirements and customers-software-systems.


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The weather in Aruba stays relatively consistent throughout the year, with the lowest average temperature being 27°C (80°F) in January and the highest being 29°C (84°F) in May. The wet season runs from October to January, with November being the wettest month with an average 90 mm of rainfall over 11 days.
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What are those crazy three-wheeled contraptions rolling around the Sochi Olympics opening ceremony? Why, nothing less than the result of technology sharing between Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union. The best part? You can still buy one brand-new today.
Click here to read my exclusive review of the 2014 Ural Gear-Up
The vehicles in question are Ural sidecars. Still made in the original (now-ex) Soviet military factory in Siberia. While the machines have received many updates over the years, they're still based on a pre-WWII German military design that was shared with the Russians as part of the Molotov-Ribbentrop non-aggression pact.
During that brief don't-call-it-an-alliance, much-need raw materials for Germany's war machine were shipped west, while military technology was sent east. Germany got the iron it needed to make tanks and Russia got the know-how necessary to build its own army. Know-how like the blueprints to the BMW R71 motorcycle and sidecar.
So-equipped, Soviet military engineers set about designing their own unique machine that would be better equipped to handle the rigors of local "roads" and which could serve as the workhorse of their military much in the same way that the Willy's Jeep was the workhorse of ours.
The Ural sidecar was the result and, when Germany and the Soviet Union eventually went to war with each other, production was moved east to Siberia, out of reach of Nazi bombers. There, the factory remains today in a town called Irbit which is heated by steam pipes running from the factory to the town's apartment blocks.
While that icon of American military design — Jeep — has grown into a totally contemporary family vehicle, unrecognizable when parked next to the original, Urals have remained largely the same. Sure, materials have been updated over the years, the air-cooled motors have grown larger and more powerful and all three brakes are now discs rather than drums, but the basic layout remains the product of a handshake deal between Adolf Hitler and Joseph Stalin.
That archaic nature, combined with their unique, three-wheeled design — Ural is the only manufacturer of sidecar vehicles in the world — makes these things totally unique vehicles. Thanks to a locking rear differential and two-wheel drive, combined with their diminutive size and weight (lighter than a Harley), Urals virtually unstoppable off-road and are also at home cruising down a deserted highway at 60mph. That rugged capability has made them popular with adventurers, who ride them on unsupported trips around the world. They're also popular with dog-loving motorcyclists; thanks to Ural, Fido can come along for the ride. Standard equipment on every Ural made includes a shovel, spare tire and a five-gallon Jerry can — another design creatively copied from ze Germans.
That factory in Irbit used to turn out 140,000 of these things a year and they were once a common site on Russian roads; there was a two-year waitlist to purchase one.
The ancient designed faired less well when the end of the Soviet Union's planned economy came in 1991. Suddenly, facing competition in its domestic market from cheaper, imported cars, demand collapsed. For most of the next decade Ural's owners scrambled to keep the company alive any way they could in order to support the workforce and town that depended on the sidecars to survive. During that period, Ural sidecars were traded to the Egyptian military in return for shipment of bouillon cubes and a container load of bikes was swapped for a bakery. Those ovens and other equipment were shipped to Irbit and installed in the factory to bake bread for the local population. Lacking a national currency of any value, Ural began printing its own specie; each one worth six one-kilo loaves of the bread it baked. That propped up the town's economy and fed its citizens until the Russia stabilized.
In 2000, Ural was bought by its current owner, Ilya Khait. He set about on the unenviable task of modernizing the company and making it profitable in the 21st century. Now, most of Ural's 1,200-unit annual production is shipped to America and its bikes come equipped with modern components like Brembo brake calipers and even fuel-injection.
Click here to visit the Ural factory in the depth of the Siberian winter
The Sochi Opening Ceremony came as a surprise to Khait. Back in October, the Games' organizers called up and paid sticker price for 20 of the machines, but wouldn't disclose how they would be used. Security? VIP transportation? Chasing stray dogs? It wasn't until he turned on his computer this morning that Khait saw them in the ceremony.
"You've been to the factory yourself, and you should have got an idea of how difficult it was to save this company and the Ural brand," Khait told us. "But, when you see your bikes in the event like this you realize you're not just some motorcycle manufacturer, but a part of the history and the heritage of the huge country and it gives you more reasons to keep going. To be seen by three billion people all over the world? That's one hell of a product placement. I feel very proud."


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We have added HTML5 support to FluentHtml in the MvcContrib project. Specifically, we added support for most of the new input types, input attributes and the new datalist element. Now you can do like so:
@this.DataList("countriesList").Options(countries) @this.TextBox(x => x.Countries).List("countriesList").Autofocus() @this.SearchBox(x => x.Term).Placeholder("Enter search terms").Novalidate(shouldValidate) @this.DatePicker(x => x.CompletedDate).Required(true).Limit(minDate, maxDate) //min, max @this.TimePicker(x => x.StartTime).Limit(TimeSpan.FromHours(10), TimeSpan.FromHours(14), 60) //min, max, step @this.NumberBox(x => x.CompletedDate).Limit(0, 100, 10) //min, max, step @this.EmailBox(x => x.Email).Multiple(true).Autocomplete(false) @this.SubmitButton("Submit").TargetBlank()
The above is just an example. There's a lot more too. You know of course that a lot of this stuff is not yet supported by many browsers. But it's coming, and we wanted to be ready. It might be some time before this is in the NuGet distro, but you can build the trunk and try it out now.


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Henry Lawson
Henry Lawson (17 June 1867 – 2 September 1922 / Grenfell, New South Wales)
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It is stuffy in the steerage where the second-classers sleep,
For there's near a hundred for'ard, and they're stowed away like sheep, --
They are trav'lers for the most part in a straight 'n' honest path;
But their linen's rather scanty, an' there isn't any bath --
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By Arthur N. Gottlieb
Caregiving is not for everyone. Remember, it's not about you. If the relationship is too emotionally charged or patience is not your best virtue, find someone else to take over the primary role of caregiver.
It is important to reflect upon your motivations for being a caregiver and to make an honest assessment of your limitations.
As a caregiver you may at times feel powerless and sad. But an experience laden with difficulty may also provide opportunities to strengthen relationships with loved ones, and for the development of one's own personal and spiritual growth.
About Visits
Focus on the quality of interactions with a loved one, not on the quantity.
Consistency and predictability of visitations are important, especially for the homebound.
Communication Skills
Learn the healer's art of "bearing witness." This means listening empathically and suppressing the urge to intervene with solutions.
When speaking to someone in bed or in a wheelchair, sit down or otherwise lower yourself so that you are at the same eye level as they are. This will distinguish you from others who remain standing, essentially looking and speaking down to them with the unspoken but inherent power differential this implies.
Choose your battles wisely. Attempting to address an irrational situation with rationality is generally futile, and will increase conflict with no resolution
The hearing impaired are often too prideful to admit that they haven't heard most of what you just said, and are hopeful that they can eventually figure it out.
Those with mild cognitive impairment are still quite capable of comprehension, but the thought process may have slowed down a little. Be patient and speak slowly.
Restoring Dignity
Asking for a senior's opinion about a non-provocative issue may offer them an opportunity to feel respected and still relevant.
At the dinner table when others are present, if a person needs to have their food cut for them, discreetly take the plate back into the kitchen and cut it there. This will add an unspoken but important element of dignity for those being cared for.
Residential and Financial Concerns
The attitudes and behaviors of many seniors are oftentimes driven by an unspoken fear of abandonment.
When parents do not feel that their children have made wise decisions for themselves, they are naturally hesitant to turn over financial control to them.
It was not uncommon for senior women to have deferred to their husbands' judgment when choices were being made about financial and property issues. If now widowed, they may feel more comfortable acting in accordance with someone else's say-so for important decision-making.
It may be illuminating to discover what memories a senior has of his or her own parent's convalescence. What would they, as caregivers, have done differently? Had they promised themselves they would never go to a "nursing home"?
When a senior is facing the prospect of moving to a continuing care or assisted living community, speak to them about what they think this will be like. Many will have a stark vision of facilities from many years ago when options were relatively limited.
About Moodiness
Seniors will experience good days and bad days due to effects of pain, adjustment to medications and or emotional issues.
Seniors who seem short-tempered may be responding to the frustrating lack of control of not being able to think as quickly, and remember as well, as they once had.
Psychology of Seniors
Understand and be prepared to recognize the issues that trigger depression and anxiety for seniors.
Be sensitive to anniversary depressions. Birthdays, anniversaries, and major holidays evoke memories of those who have passed, and independence lost.
For most, losing control of physical functioning is difficult. Experiencing the steady loss of friends and relatives leads to sadness and isolation. For those with dementia, witnessing the gradual loss of one's own self can be the ultimate loneliness.
If a senior is grieving the loss of a loved one they think died yesterday, even if that person actually died years ago, their grief will be as deep and painful as though it just happened. This is legitimate suffering and must be handled with empathy.
Oftentimes, a parent will have a set of expectations of how they deserve to be treated by their children based on the sacrifices they made on behalf of their own parents. When children do not meet these expectations, resentment, depression and various forms of acting out behavior are the result.
Some seniors harbor lifelong prejudices that were carefully concealed. It can be quite distressing for a caregiver to discover that their parent has "all of a sudden" developed a shocking taste for racial bias. The gradual loss of mental functioning allows one to become "dis-inhibited"; thoughts, formerly suppressed due to social constraints, are now out in the open. This applies for latent sexual desires as well, especially for men.
If the person you are caring for continually puts off medical diagnosis, they are using the defense of denial in the service of their fear. If they are never diagnosed, then they never have to face the reality of being sick.
For Senior Men
More often than not, senior men went along with the social arrangements made by their wives. If a man becomes a widower, he may feel out of place socializing with others on his own. Additionally, since women outnumber men of this age group, a man may feel he is betraying the memory of his wife when engaging in social situations involving mostly women.
Religion and Spirituality
It is important to understand what a person's religious or spiritual beliefs are. Does he or she believe in an afterlife? Are they concerned over what is in store for them when their mortal life ends? Are they disillusioned or angry with God?
Restore and Maintain Balance
It is essential for you, as a caregiver, to leave time for your own introspection and emotional balance. Engage in activities that serve to cleanse toxins and stress from the body and spirit.
Engage the help of others when necessary to de-stress and achieve perspective.
Rest and relaxation are critical in order to prevent "caregiver burnout."
Raleigh Geriatric Care Management Aging Life Care Professional www.rgcmgmt.com


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From 9 to 11, the Committee conducted a fact-finding visit, with the aim to meet stakeholders and enable members of the Committee gain awareness on issues related to the lives of people living with HIV and AIDS (PLWHA) in a country where the prevalence rate is above 10%. This visit was in two phases: the first was to undertake field trips and the second was participation in a forum for stakeholders involved in human rights and HIV in Kenya.
During the field trip, the Committee met the National Aids Council (NAC), and representatives from NGOs such as Kenwa (Kenyan Network of People Living with HIV/AIDS) and Kituo Cha Sheria.
The Committee also participated in a forum which brought together a large panel of stakeholders, including representatives from the National Human Rights Commission, Associations of Persons Living with HIV, representatives from marginalized minority groups and those who are vulnerable to HIV, such as professional sex workers, the LGBTI and organizations involved in legal assistance and human rights advocacy such as the Kenyan Association of Women Lawyers. The meeting was co-chaired by the Chairperson of the Committee and the representative of the National Aids Council. Issues relating to human rights and HIV were reviewed at length and the Committee, as duty demands, explained its mandate and its relevance in the fight against HIV/AIDS.
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Saturday, October 15, 2011
Throwback Thursday Challenge:)
Hi I hope everyone is have a great weekend! I made my card today for Emma 's Throwback Thursday challenge over at MyCreativeTime. This challenge is to use a card feature on an older cartridge and it has to be Halloween themed. For my card I used the Wild Card cartridge for the card base , and Wrap it Up Cartridge for the witch. I used Emma's All Around Halloween stamp set and her Scallop and Circle die. I hope you like my card, Have a great weekend!!
Cricut Cartrides: Wild Card (card base) , Wrap it Up Cartridge ( witch)
Dies : My Creative Time Scallop and Circle Die
Stamps: All Around Halloween My Creative Time
Papers: Echo Park Halloween Pack (last Year)
Embellishments: Stick Pin, Ribbon
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Coyotes sign Schlemko to 2-year contract extension
The Phoenix Coyotes have signed defenseman David Schlemko to a two-year contract extension.
General manager Don Maloney announced the deal Monday, but didn't disclose financial terms.
The 25-year-old Schlemko has been sidelined since Feb. 4 with a shoulder injury. He has two assists in nine games this season and ranks second on the team with 26 blocked shots.
Schlemko originally was signed by the Coyotes as a free agent in 2007.
In 118 career NHL games, all with Phoenix, Schlemko has six goals, 27 assists and 44 penalty minutes.


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LI nightspots with hip-hop vibe and more
More into beats and rhymes than the standard hard-rocking band? On Long Island, it all depends on the night.
These venues, many of which offer their share of rock shows, also have DJ dance nights and hip-hop acts. Looking for an open-mic night where you can relax and listen to the best lyricists? Covered. Want an evening out with your friends where you can dance to the latest hip-hop and R&B hits? Done.
Here are five to check out.
60 N. Park Ave., Rockville Centre
516-208-6590, vibeloungeli.com
WHAT IT'S LIKE Whether you're shaking it to R&B, hip-hop or reggaeton, there's plenty of room on the dance floor. Acts that perform here tend to be in that hip-hop mode, so if that's the mood you're in, Vibe is the place to go.
WHEN TO GO A lot of hip-hop and R&B acts perform here Wednesdays and Thursdays. Up-and-coming L.I. rapper Poetik stops by Feb. 28 with the Next Generation.
COVER None, unless it's for a show, which is usually $15-$20
2. Revolution Bar & Music Hall
140 Merrick Rd., Amityville
631-264-7712, revolutionli.com
WHAT IT'S LIKE Formerly known as Ollie's Point, this venue prides itself on bringing in talented hip-hop artists as well as rockers. This is not your typical neighborhood bar -- Revolution offers a full sound and light show, which makes the atmosphere that much better.
WHEN TO GO A lot of the great events are booked on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Wednesday night, the Ill Street Showcase, featuring several local hip-hop acts, such as Silly and Epidemik, starts at 7.
COVER Free to $15, depending on the night and event
3. 89 North
89 N. Ocean Ave., Patchogue
631-730-8992, 89northmusicvenue.com
WHAT IT'S LIKE This new venue is designed solely to present live music of all types, including R&B and hip-hop. It has a large stage, so no matter where you stand, there's a great view of the performers.
WHEN TO GO The best time is weekends, when most of the events take place. Rage Against the Machine tribute band Testify melds rock and hip-hop March 16. Check out brand new hip-hop artists AntiRapRebel and his live band, Sound Masonz, April 11.
43 Green St., Huntington
631-351-3440, finleysofgreenestreet.com
WHAT IT'S LIKE Located in the heart of Huntington Village, Finley's has the distinction of being a great place to listen to the latest hip-hop and R&B, and get a good bite to eat. There's a large dance floor, where you can move to beats such as Macklemore & Ryan Lewis' "Thrift Shop" and Flo Rida's "Cry."
WHEN TO GO Thursday is ladies' night, but the best nights are weekends. On Fridays, video DJ Joe Bigelow spins R&B and hip-hop from 11 p.m. on. Get the dual experience of songs and their videos to accompany, and even see yourself dancing on-screen all night long.
60 E. Main St., Bay Shore
631-969-9700, thenuttyirishman.com
WHAT IT'S LIKE This Nutty Irishman location has a spacious dance floor and large stage. The live music can range from ska to old-school R&B, with cover acts tackling the likes of Chaka Khan and George Benson, to name a few.
WHEN TO GO Tuesday from 9 p.m. to midnight is the Irishman's open-mic night, hosted by Steve Interrante, who welcomes every kind of musician, from aspiring rappers to rockers. The best part is you can show up and have your time to shine onstage without worrying about being booked in advance.
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Country star says '89 Houston rodeo show led to years of stalking
A country music singer who claims that a Spring woman has been stalking him since 1989 has sought a protective order and temporary injunction against the woman in Harris County court.
Steve Wariner, a singer and songwriter who lives in Tennessee and has performed many times in Texas, requested the actions against Linda Marie Shinn on July 30 in Harris County's 334th State District Court. The matter is scheduled for a hearing on Aug. 9.
According to court documents, Shinn has showed up at numerous Wariner concerts over the years and once came to his house in Tennessee and looked through windows, later describing his furniture in an email she sent him.
Despite efforts to stop her, Shinn's behavior has "escalated to a serious and intimidating level," court records state.
In May 2012, she sent Wariner an email stating that she would be in his home town and that if she didn't see him when she visited that he would "know what will happen" and "would not like it," records state.
After Wariner complained to Tennessee authorities, Shinn was arrested May 20, 2012, at the Nashville International Airport, records state. She was sentenced to probation and was ordered not to have any type of contact with Wariner.
Nonetheless, Shinn has continued her harassing behavior, documents state.
"In what appears to be (a) feeble attempt to avoid any communications with Steve Wariner, defendant has chosen to refer to Steve Wariner as 'Tom' on her Myspace postings," the plaintiff's application states.
In a July 3 post, which is cited in Wariner's application for temporary and permanent injunctions and for a protective order, Shinn wrote, "I give you energy when your (sic) singing and protect you from harm when thoses girls sprayed mace in the crowd in San Antonio."
On July 1, she wrote, "I can't wait too (sic) make passionate l''e to you Tom!!! Maybe I will think about that idea.... We do it all the time spirituality."
Wariner is scheduled for three Texas concerts in August and one on Sept. 1.
Shinn has informed Wariner that she bought tickets for some of these shows and that she expects to speak with him there, court records state.
Wariner first met Shinn and one of her sons in 1989 after his concert at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, when he agreed to see a group of children from the Make-a-Wish Foundation. At that time, Shinn said her son was dying of cancer and Wariner was his favorite performer, court records state.
In the next few years, Shinn and her son came to other Wariner appearances in the Houston area until the performer discovered that the boy had never been diagnosed with cancer and stopped allowing the two backstage, documents state.
Undeterred, Shinn mailed numerous letters to Wariner and his wife asking for money to help her son and tried contacting them various other ways.
On one occasion, Wariner was performing on a cruise ship in the Caribbean when the captain told Wariner and his wife they had an emergency phone call from a family member. It turned out to be Shinn, who was calling to tell the Wariners that her son has an abscessed tooth, the plaintiff's application states.


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Helpful Documents
Find school forms, policies, and information.
State Testing
Like public schools, our school is measured by the state through annual, standardized examinations. Our goal is for optimum scoring that is reflective of the exceptional learning that occurs at Central Point Preparatory Academy every day. Parents can help by ensuring that students take testing seriously, attend school each day, receive extra encouragement, plenty of rest, and adequate nutrition.
At-Risk Students
Central Point Preparatory Academy is open to all students and committed to supporting at-risk students and their families.


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So O.J. Mayo's life of crime isn't working out as he hoped. First he gets his time with USC struck from the historical record after accepting swag, then his short time as a Bourré cardsharp ended with a black eye, and now he's suspended 10 games for using the illegal muscle-builder DHEA. He's also lost points in the excuse department for using the same I didn't know what I was doing was wrong explanation. Is there a college prospect on Earth still unaware that you can't take nothing from nobody legally unless it comes from a) your family or b) IKEA. Nobody can be compelled to do anything using any of the balsam wood junk at IKEA. Trust me, my parents bribed me with IKEA bunkbed after IKEA bunkbed while I was in college not to study creative writing. Tough luck, ma! College comes with bunkbeds already! Boom! Thwarted. DHEA, by the by, is the exact same PED that Rashard Lewis lost 10 games for using at the beginning of the season. That's some weak sauce, Mayo. Weaker sauce now that your sauce isn't fortified with DHEA. What's next in the Mayo crime wave? Is he going to attempt becoming a bigger player in the mob by offing Zach Randolph? It didn't work for Matt Bevilaqua in 'The Sopranos', it won't work for this lunkhead. I mean, this guy is really giving O.J.'s a bad name! Sam Young's already the starter, but Tony Allen should see the biggest uptick in minutes over these next 10 games. He's averaging about 11.5/2.5/1.5 with nearly three steals a game when he gets 20+ minutes of burn.
Here's what else I saw last night in fantasy basketball:
Dwyane Wade – He started the game shooting 13-for-13 from the field then went on to shoot 1-for-9. He also shot 6-of-14 from the line. Blake Griffin was at home laughing his ass off at that part. I suspect Wade was freaked out by the frog he and Amar'e dissected during halftime while both were wearing their chemistry goggles.
LeBron James – 7-of-24 from the field. He made a quick three shots in the waning moments of the game, but had been 4-of-21 through the first 46 minutes. Shawne Williams' defense > LeBron James. No, I'm asking. Is it?
James Jones – In keeping with the James theme, Jones sank five threes on 5-for-9 shooting. It's worth noting that he played six minutes more than long-range specialists Mike Miller and Eddie House combined (31 mpg / 25 mpg). It's also worth noting that neither House nor Miller are completely up-to-speed. Also worth noting? Christopher Nolan got hosed by the Academy.
Raymond Felton – 1-for-6 from the field and has only shot better than .400 once in his last seven games. He'd been shooting in the .460s through November, despite being a sub.420 career shooter. What? You're surprised his averages are averaging out? S'why they're called averages. If they didn't average out you'd bleed from your inner ear before entering a different dimension.
Landry Fields – 19/13/6 The two leading rebounders from this game were the two starting shooting guards. If that doesn't sum up the Heat and Knicks, I don't know what does.
Brandon Jennings – He's scheduled to return Saturday against the Nets. I understand wanting to start him against a soft team, but the Bucks play the Raptors tonight. That's like offering Jennings a double-pack of Hostess Cupcakes only after removing one first.
Chuck Hayes – 16/8, 2 steals. This was Hayes' second-best game of the season. This is also why leagues with fewer than 14 teams shouldn't own Chuck Hayes.
Tyson Chandler – I love me some Tyson Chandler. 21/15 last night and is shooting .700 percent from the field in the last 30 days. I'm pretty sure the other .300 percent were all trick shots in which Chandler launched shots toward the basket by first bouncing them off Jason Terry's head-point. Y'know … just to keep things interesting.
J.J. Barea – 19/3/4 last night and is averaging 22/2/4 in his last two as he remains firmly implanted into the No.2 spot among NBA J.J.'s. Deep leaguers can go ahead and add him and hope this is the beginning of a streak, but do it cautiously. He averaged 6.4/2/2.4 the five games before it.
Ben Wallace – Won't play tonight as he's attending to a family matter, which at this point, I assume means myTV is having an Urkel marathon that Big Ben would rather chillax with.
Kendrick Perkins -10/9 with a block. He even went perfect from the line. My computer crashed when I first typed that, which clearly indicates Perkins has the shining.
Rajon Rondo – 11/6/5 with a half-dozen turnovers. Did you know that if you remove the j from Rajon that his name anagrams to Roan Donor? Yup … sure does. … Hey, if he's not going to bring his A-game on national television, why should I bring mine to this blurb?
Nicolas Batum – Left the game on crutches. Luckily, Roy and Oden were there to help him pick out the perfect set for his body type, lifestyle and overall personality. If it turns out Batum chose the expensive bedazzled crutches intended only for long-term users, Rudy Fernandez and Dante Cunningham are almost literally the last Blazers standing.


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Hi all...looking for some conversion help here. I have an assignment (trig calculator) here that I need to figure out how to write in JOptionPane. I'm new to all of this so please go easy.
The code that I've written works like a charm, but the teacher wants to see it in a GUI style.
Any help would be great!
It all looks easy, but for the life of me, I keep getting errors. The big thing is keeping it in table fashion.
Thanks for your help.


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Snap o' the Day: Mall hawk
A hawk surveys the Downtown Mall from its perch on a lamp post outside the Hook's office window.
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awesome photo Op! good job catching that one Hook staff!
okay bird friends--help me --redtail ?
Nice capture
I'm pretty sure it's a Cooper's Hawk. Definitely not a Redtail Hawk.
Kevin Cox
Thanks Kevin, after examining my bird book --think you're right
Apparently their main prey are other birds, impressive.
I saw him out there. He's huge! I was hoping to see him in action; maybe taking out a pigeon, but no luck.
Its me you're lookin at. Ya see I once lived in that big ole beautiful tree on Rio Rd. The county cut it down last week so I'm still reelin from the shock. I don't know who to trust or where to hang out anymore.
Squawky, whatever you do, stay away from Downtown! It's all about the density and 9-story towers now. Fuhgeddabout those famous panoramic views of the mountains Charlottesville is known for. Pretty soon, those views will be only for the wealthy living in the penthouses, not for the jerks on the street.
Get your tail-feathers over to Afton. That hasn't been ruined yet...
Reality check: the ghost-hotel is actually ten stories from the Water Street side, but who's counting? Mr. Tolbert says that this fudging--including the additional rooftop penthouse which does not count as a "story"--is perfectly legal. I say: change the law so developers can build by right only to the average height of surrounding buildings. I say also, train the hawk to carry off developers and dismember them.
Rafaelo, fantastic idea, and I think the hawks would enjoy it too! Developers are usually well-fed and juicy, though they might have grown a bit leaner in this economy.
In retrospect though, after the Planning Commission is done turning downtown into a mini-Manhattan, the hawks would probably enjoy all the updrafts etc that buildings like that provide. Makes for fun flying. The people huddled on the ground in the shadows though...? Maybe not so much.
love these comments---and love the Hook for giving the creative minds of Charlottesville a place to vent and maybe even a place for our elected officials to learn something


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Man accused of threatening officers during fifth OWI arrest
Jeffrey Strasser, 53, told officers his son was member of Aryan Brotherhood
A Milwaukee man is accused of threatening two Wauwatosa police officers during his fifth OWI arrest.
Jeffrey Strasser, 53, is charged with felony OWI offense and disorderly conduct.
According to a criminal complaint, police arrested Strasser on North Avenue after exiting Highway 45 over the weekend. During booking, police said Strasser threatened two Wauwatosa police officers and their families, saying his son was a member of the Aryan Brotherhood and would pay them a visit.
According to the complaint, the officers asked Strasser what he meant when he said his son was part of a white supremacist group, and he told them "You know what it means, like the district attorney and his wife."
Officials said both officers believed Strasser was referring to the double slaying of an assistant district attorney and his wife in Texas in January, which investigators are linking to the Aryan Brotherhood gang.
Strasser's former sister-in-law, Pam Alexander, told 12 News Strasser's son is not a member of the Aryan Brotherhood.
"I think (Strasser) just had too much to drink. No, his son is not (a member of the Aryan Brotherhood)," said Alexander. "He barely has any contact with his son, so why even said something like that, I don't know."
Police said several drivers called 911 reporting Strasser's car was all over the road Saturday afternoon. Strasser told officers he'd been drinking beer and vodka.
Investigators said Strasser also repeatedly talked about how he tried to kill a Wauwatosa police officer almost 16 years ago.
Strasser, who pleaded guilty to second-degree reckless endangerment charge in 1997, appeared in court Tuesday morning and remains in jail.
A spokesman for the Wauwatosa Police Department told 12 News officers are threatened all the time while on the job, especially while arresting intoxicated individuals.


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Augustana Women Beat Concordia-St. Paul in Central Region, Play in Semifinals Saturday
Sometimes life is all about timing. Just ask the Augustana women's basketball team.
Twice during the Northern Sun Conference schedule the Vikings lost to Concordia-St. Paul, but when it mattered most, during last weekend's conference tournament, and this week's NCAA Division II Central Region Tournament, in Topeka, Kansas, Augie turned the tables on the Bears.
The sixth seeded Vikings upset number three Concordia, 78-66, Friday afternoon, thanks to a big first half turnaround, keyed by a ton of forced turnovers.
Early on, the Vikings were getting dominated on the boards by the Bears, and Concordia built a ten-point lead five minutes in, thanks, in large part, to second chance points.
But everything changed when Corcordia's Anika Whiting went to the bench with her second foul at the 12:47 mark. With the Northern Sun Conference Player of the Year out, the Vikings went to work on both end of the floor, grabbing 11 offensive rebounds, reeling off 17 straight points, while shutting the Bears out over an eight-minute stretch. When the dust settled, Augustana led 32-22, they kept that ten point advantage at the break, 36-26.
Defensively, the Vikings gave Concordia fits in the first half, turning the Bears over 15 times in 20 minutes. Shaunteva Ashley leading the charge with four first half steals.
In the second half, Concordia cut the Augie led to seven with 13:33 left, but the vikings had another run in them, 22-7 over a five minute span, ballooning their advantage to 71-49 with 5:50 left, putting the game out of reach.
The Vikings shot 48 percent from the floor, knocked down seven three-pointers, and were led in scoring by Alex Feeney's 20 points. Andrea Whitney pulled down 10 rebounds, Feeney, and Faith Tinklenberg added seven each, as the Vikings won the battle of the boards 40-25.
Augie now gets the winner of second seeded Central Missouri and seventh seeded Southwestern Oklahoma in the Central Region Semifinals, Saturday night at 5:00pm Central.


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Back with the makeup looks for you all. You can ignore the caption, I didn't use 3 makeup brushes, probably more like 6/7… I was just trying to be funny 🙄😂 did it work?
- Nyx microbrow pencil in brunette
- Benefit kabrow in shade 3.5
- Rimmel wake me up foundation in shade soft beige
- Beauty kitchen primer
- Lashes are primalash in D11
- Bella Pierre highlighter
- Makeup revolution blush in shade bloom
- Gerard cosmetics liquid lipstick in shade 1995
- Benefit roller lash mascara
- Bella Pierre banana setting powder
- Makeup revolution reloaded eyeshadow palette
- Revolution pro entranced palette shade beguile
- Rimmel exaggerate liquid eyeliner
I really think these shades are so warming! Don't you? I love the brown lips with the orange & gold tones. It keeps the look warm & compliments my skin tone.
I'm getting much better at 'baking' too. It really is a must for under your eyes! It makes them look so much more flawless. I use real techniques sponges for doing that. Do you bake your makeup?
One thing I need to learn is how to do winged liner. I am awful at it. I feel like it would make my makeup looks look so much better! Winged liner helps you shape your eyes & finish your eyeshadow. Plus it just looks super glam too 💁🏽
What's your favourite part of putting makeup on?


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Tama have been designing and manufacturing high-quality drum kits, snare drums and hardware for over 50 years.
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Today Tama continues to produce its higher-end products from its manufacturing base in Seto, Japan and its hardware and less expensive kits in Guangzhou, China.
Used by a range of drummers from new players to touring professionals, Tama stand for a high level of quality production and innovative design.
Featuring a 22" x 14" bass drum, 14" x 5.5" snare and 13" x 9" tom their first Ensemble No.6 drum kit was marketed as "Reasonable, Reliable, Economical".
Though no longer marketed in the same way, these are still key principals to the Tama ethos.
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This howto assumes that you have the usual tools installed to compile a package from source and also the patch package.
1: Purpose
The iwl3945 driver and unicode have been problematic for many users who were happier with the reliable but now deprecated ipw3945 driver and userspace daemon. I had been tolerably satisfied until recent updates to the iwl3945 firmware left me with frequent disconnections and timeouts, CPU spikes, browser crashes, occasional complete crashes of X and even a kernel oops.
I resolved to try the old ipw3945 driver. I've been successful in this, I now have a fully functional and reliable 3945ABG wireless adapter with working LED, stronger signal, reliable scanning and no panics. Just like old times except I'm using kernel 2.6.25-2-686
Here's how to do it
2: Obtain the necessary packages:
The old Debian driver package won't work on kernels 2.6.24 and newer so we'll build the driver from the Intel package available at http://ipw3945.sourceforge.net/downloads.php Download the newest version which is 1.2.2
Also download the unicode from http://bughost.org/ipw3945/ucode/ipw3945-ucode-1.14.2.tgz
We'll also need a patch which will enable the driver to build on the newer kernels. Go to http://james.colannino.org/downloads.html and download ipw3945-1.2.2.patch.
And finally download the old Debian ipw3945d package from http://snapshot.debian.net/archive/2007/08/06/debian/pool/non-free/i/ipw3945d/ipw3945d_1.7.22-5_i386.deb
3: Install the unicode
Unpack ipw3945-ucode-1.14.2.tgz
As root:
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# cp ipw3945.ucode /lib/firmware
4: Patch and build the driver
Unpack the driver tarball ipw3945-1.2.2.tgz. Copy the patch file ipw3945-1.2.2.patch into the directory ipw3945-1.2.2. We can now patch the driver so it will build on our newer kernel:
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$ cd ipw3945-1.22
$ patch ipw3945.h ipw3945-1.2.2.patch
Now we can build the driver. I used checkinstall to make a deb package for me and to automatically install the driver.
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$ make
and as root:
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# checkinstall
If you prefer not to use checkinstall you can simply use make & make install instead
Now we have the unicode and the driver installed, it's time to install the userspace daemon.
5: Install the ipw3945 daemon
The old Debian package is preferred to Intel's source package for the following reasons:
a) The daemon needs to run with root privileges in userspace. This is a poor idea. Fortunately the Debian package solves this problem by automatically creating a special user and group Debian-ipw3945d. This special user has no access to a shell and is only able to run the ipw3945d. This is much safer than having the daemon run with full root privileges.
b) The Debian package creates the necessary startup scripts, modprobe.d file, logrotate script, and installs the docs/man page to the correct place. Everything is automatically in the right place and has the right permissions.
c) It's easy and it works
Change to the directory containing your downloaded ipw3945d_1.7.22-5_i386.deb and as root:
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# dpkg -i ipw3945d_1.7.22-5_i386.deb
We now have the driver, the unicode and the userspace daemon successfully installed. The next step is to make sure the ipw3945 driver loads at boot in preference to the iwl3945 driver.
6: Blacklist iwl3945
iwl3945 is a kernel module so simply adding it to /etc/modprobe.d/blacklist will not prevent it from loading. Instead we create the file /etc/modprobe.d/00local as root:
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# touch /etc/modprobe.d/00local
and add the following lines to it
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#disable iwl3945 to allow ipw3945
install iwl3945 /bin/true
and save.
7: Nearly done!
Reboot, connect, enjoy
Disclaimer: I'm no expert so following this howto is done at your own risk. However, everything is fully and easily reversible as my method uses deb packages to install the driver and the userspace daemon which can be purged using your preferred package manager. To remove the unicode is as simple as deleting the file in /lib/firmware and to re-enable iwl3945 is as easy as deleting the file /etc/modprobe.d/00local.
As far as I can tell the only issue anyone might have will be in running make to build the driver. If this fails please ensure you have the packages build-essential and checkinstall installed and also the linux-headers package for your kernel.


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As you may have read in an earlier blog, I just had my roof redone by Saber Roofing. It wasn't that I really needed a new roof right now, I could've held out for maybe another five years, it just made sense. I am pushing 60 years old, the roof on my house was 40 years old, and I figure if the new one lasts another 40 years (and the new material warranties are more like 100 years) it will probably outlast me. Upon exploring my options, I was shocked to find that the price of this new roof was roughly the same as my parents spent on the previous roof 40 years ago.
In talking with quite a few of my friends, I have grown to believe that due to the economic recession, construction in general is about as good of value is it has been ever.
I had my house painted some ten years ago, I think I paid somewhere around $4500. In questioning the painter that did my eves as I had to have have my roof replaced, I was now quoted $3500.
The list goes on and on…
My neighbor just had four huge palm trees removed from her property and I would've guessed them to have been at least $5000 a piece. Guess again – $3200 apiece, felled skillfully, hauled to the dumps, and impeccable clean up afterwards.
There are other factors that make it even more attractive right now. I have been watching the (Dow Jones) stock market lately, and having it hover somewhere around 13,000 seems to be a real shot in the arm. We seem to be forgetting that it was only 2007 when it was over 14,000.
With healthcare uncertain, thanks to the GOP (grossly overweight party) and the housing market improving but still near a recent low, it certainly made sense to me to take some of the cash that I had purposely kept out of the stock market and invest it in something that I could be reasonably certain would enhance my near term future.
Hell, with mortgage interest rates near an all-time low, 15 year fixed under 3%, it makes more sense to refinance and take whatever you can out of your stagnant equity and improve your living conditions now! Screw the kids inheritance!
Take your tax deductions, improve your standard of living, and at least put a tangible stake in the ground of something the government is less likely to be able to figure a way of taking away from you.
Instead of watching my money make zero interest in the bank, I now have a beautiful new roof over my head, wonderful new clean carpets, a new front porch to chill upon, a very utilitarian outdoor storage shed (built with the help of Smallman Construction) a couple new trees in front of my yard, and a newly landscaped plot on the one side of my house (designed by Diane McGill…650.347.0719). Look up no-brainer in Webster's and you will see the photographs of my house.


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The Panorama sidebar at this year's Berlinale overflows with documentaries. Especially documentaries about either a) gay life around the world or b) downtown New York during the 1980s. Both of which, some might say, are closely related. As well as portraits of Warhol superstars and stories of gay life in Paraguay, there's a search for enlightenment David Lynch-style and a new film from the director of Control Room. Click on the title for trailers and other clips.
Alle meine Stehaufmädchen – Von Frauen, die sich was trauen (All My Tumbler Girls Or All About Women Who Dare To…)
Ever wonder what it's like being a woman over 40 living in Berlin? Lothar Lambert did, so he went out and interviewed 11 associates. Although well-known in Germany, friends like photographer Erika Rabau and painter Evelyn Sommerhoff may not mean a lot to international audiences. Lambert's doc highlights the common threads of their lives as well as the differences.
Fun fact lazily obtained from Wikipedia: The name "Berlin" is possibly derived from "Berl," an Old Polabian stem meaning "swamp."
Arias With a Twist: The Docufantasy
Klaus Nomi fans will recognize Joey Arias's name. He was the singer's confidant during the Lower East Side's '80s heyday. Since his lover's death Arias has emerged as a formidable performance artist in his own right. Bobby Sheehan documents his collaboration with puppeteer Basil Twist on Arias With a Twist and digs up related footage that featuring Jim Henson and Andy Warhol.
Fun fact lazily obtained from Wikipedia: While working at the Fiorucci boutique, Arias took part in the first live display in the shop's windows.


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Image Dos and Don'ts for John Edwards
If nothing else has become clear in American politics this week, at least we now know that John Edwards likes to look good. And if looking good costs $1,250 (airfare included, natch), then so be it.
But Edward's pricey stylist wasn't the only member of the candidate's camp to break ranks in recent weeks. Edward's wife, Elizabeth , got in a heated argument with conservative waif Ann Coulter on MSNBC's Hardball, igniting rumors that the whole thing might have been a publicity ploy to raise money for her hubby's campaign.
That wouldn't be out of the question, as Edwards recently e-mailed supporters asking for handouts in order to reach a goal of $9 million raised for the quarter, a big step below the $14 million he was able to raise in the first quarter. He's in third place among Democratic candidates but well behind front-runners Hillary Clinton ($27 million) and Barack Obama ($32 million) for earning in the last three months.
It's precisely these kinds of challenging moments that lead to a public relations emergency. With politics, image is everything, baby. So as Johnny's coif fell flat with critics, Radar got on the horn to Frank Kauffman, executive VP and general manager of Edelman PR, the firm known for handling political hot potatoes on the Hill.
John Edwards, you're in the PR/ER!


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