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Address: King´s Casino.
Rozvadov 7,
34806 Rozvadov, CZ
Phone: +420 374 616 050
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Guest Relation
Manuel Ferreira
Guest Relations Manager
Phone: +420 730 888 888
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First time at King's?
Just come on over! After an easy registration, our English-speaking staff will gladly show you the casino with the tables for poker, roulette, blackjack and our large selection of slot machines. We will also gladly show you the spa area. Of course, we are always at your disposal for any questions. You'll also find answers to many questions here in our FAQ!
What are the opening hours of the casino at King's Resort?
The King's Casino is open non-stop.
How to get to the King's Resort?
You will find detailed instructions on how to get to King's at the end of the following website:
Do I need an ID?
According to the Czech law, every customer has to register at the reception before entering a casino. Therefore, you do need an official ID document to complete the compulsory registration (e.g., ID card, passport, or driving license).
Is there a dress code at the Casino of the King's Resort?
We greatly value the comfort of our customers, therefore, we have just one policy regarding the dress code – feel free to wear whatever comforts you the most.
Is there an ATM at the King's Resort?
Yes, there is – you can make withdrawals in both Euros and Czech Crowns.
Can I take my dog to the casino?
Unfortunately, dogs are not allowed.
Does the King's Resort have its own parking space?
Yes, the resort has its own guarded parking lots.
How can I participate in a live game like poker or roulette?
If you would like to join a live game, ask our staff and they will gladly accompany you to one of our available tables.
Where can I buy chips?
Chips can be purchased at the cash registers.
Can I buy chips with my credit card?
Yes, we accept credit cards.
What is there to see and experience in Rozvadov, and its surrounding cities?
At the King's Resort, you will find our hotel, Spa and Wellness Center, and casino.
Spa and Wellness Centre
Our Spa and Wellness Center offers an array of therapies such as a sauna, swimming pool, gym, as well as, traditional Eastern massages.
Spa equipment
Swedish and Japanese sauna
Turkish steam bath
Swimming pool
Fitness center
Extensive range of Thai massage therapies
If you go to the Outdoor & Activity section of our website, you will be able to find various tips on where to go golfing, renting bikes, and some scenic hiking trails.
We also recommend you to consider trips to Karlovy Vary, Pilsen and Mariánské Lázně. Here is a brief description of what you can find in each of the listed locations:
Carlsbad (Czech Karlovy Vary)
Carlsbad is one of the most traditional spa towns in the world. The charming city center built in the rococo, neo-baroque and art nouveau style is a perfect place for those who like admiring architecture and the history behind it.
Don't forget to try the Karlovy Vary sweet wafers, sip on mineral healing waters directly from the hot springs, or enjoy the traditional herb liqueur Becherovka. And for the movie fans, we recommend the International Film Festival Karlovy Vary, which takes place every year in early July.
Pilsen (Czech Plzen)
Pilsen – where Pilsner Urquell, one of the best beers in the world, was born. If you have always wondered what makes the beer so good, take a closer look at how it's made in a brewery tour around the Pilsner Urquell factory.
But, Pilsen has more to offer than just beer. You can get a good overview of the city on top of the tower of St. Bartholomew's Cathedral at the main square (Namesti Republiky). The tower is 337 ft (102,6m) high, making it the highest church tower in the Czech Republic. See the sights and fit in a work out by walking up its 301 steps. In addition to the historic old town, there is also a zoo and botanical garden to explore.
If you are a golf fan, then you should visit the Golf Club Alfredov that is closely located to Pilsen. Moreover, upon presenting your room card from the King's Resort you will receive a 10% discount off the green fee.
Marianske Lazne
The spa town is famous for its mineral springs and the singing fountain, which performs from the end of April to early November every odd hour from 7:00am to 10:00pm (final displays 9:00 and 10:00pm). Your trip to Marianske Lazne will be especially worthwhile if you want to visit the Royal Golf Club or the Golf Club Kynzvart; where you can also receive a 20% discount by showing them your room card from the King's Resort.
Questions about cash games
What is the minimum bet for the table games (i.e. Poker, Blackjack, Roulette etc.)?
The minimum bets vary from table to table. Each table has a picture frame where the minimum bets and the payouts are stated. In poker however, minimum bets are set with small and big blinds. For No-Limit Texas Hold'em, the blinds start at € 1 / € 2, and € 2 for Pot-Limit Omaha.
What does Big Blind Ante mean?
The amount is paid in each case by the player who has to pay the big blind. This saves time compared to collecting the ante individually.
Can I take breaks?
Yes, you can take a break anytime. Your chips remain in this case at the table.
What is the difference between a cash-game and a tournament?
In a cash game, the chips are like real money. You can leave the table at any time to withdraw your chips. You can also buy chips at any time. The blinds are set at the beginning and remain unchanged. The game continues as long as there are two or more players sitting at the poker table.
In a tournament, the chips do not match the Euro value and your chip stack is limited. The blinds go up over time. The goal is to win all the other players' chips. Whoever has all the chips in the end, wins the tournament. If you lose all your chips, your participation in the tournament will end. In many tournaments, however, a re-entry is possible, which means that you can buy another chip stack. The exact conditions vary depending on the tournament.
Questions about tournaments
What is a guaranteed prize pool (GTD)?
Many tournaments and poker events have a guaranteed prize pool. This is the amount of money that will be set as the prize pool, regardless of the number of participants registered.
How do I get my seat?
Seats are assigned randomly.
How can I register for a tournament?
You can register at the normal counter up to 1 hour before the tournament.
What does level mean at tournaments?
A tournament always has a certain number of levels that increase after a certain amount of time; for example, every 20 or 30 minutes. As the levels increase,
the small blind, the big blind, and the button ante are all increased.
What types of tournaments are there?
Re-Entry Tournaments
In a re-entry tournament you can buy back in to the tournament several times, until a certain level. The maximum number of possible re-entries is given from the beginning and varies depending on the type of tournament.
Freezeout Tournaments
In a freezeout tournament each player starts with a set amount of chips. With time, the blinds are gradually increased, and the players are gradually eliminated. The tournament ends when a player wins all the chips from the other initial participants; becoming the winner of the tournament.
Satellite tournaments do not have a prize pool; instead, the winner gets a guaranteed seat in a tournament that typically has a relatively big prize pool. Satellite tournaments are very popular amongst poker players as they allow them to participate in larger tournaments, with a much lower initial buy-in.
For example, Chris Moneymaker, a 27-year-old accountant, secured his place at the WSOP 2003 by winning a satellite tournament with a buy-in of $86. He then won $2.5 million at the Main Event becoming the 2003 Poker World Champion!
Turbo Tournaments
In a turbo tournament, the blinds are increased relatively faster than in any other tournament. In a normal tournament the blinds are increased often every 30 minutes, while in a turbo tournament they are increased more frequently, at our casino typically every 15 minutes.
Deep Stack or Monster Stack Tournaments
Here you have a lot more chips on the table – more chips, more fun!
Bounty and Knockout Tournaments
In these tournaments, players pay an extra amount to participate – the bounty. When a player takes an opponent off the table, they get rewarded with their bounty.
Československá obchodní banka, a. s.
Account in EUR
Company name: VESTAR GROUP A.S.
Account in CZK
Company name: VESTAR GROUP A.S.
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Česká Republika
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Company name: King's Casino a. s.
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Company name: King's Casino a. s.
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Company name: King's Casino a. s.
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Filiale Waidhaus
Hauptstraβe 19
92726 Waidhaus
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Company name: King's Casino a.s.
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Over 40 years after Arthur Penn's classic Bonnie and Clyde, director Neil Burger (Limitless) is set to take on the story of the outlaw duo once more. Variety reports that Burger will direct an adaptation of Jeff Guinn's non-fiction book Go Down Together: The True, Untold Story of Bonnie and Clyde. Up in the Air co-writer Sheldon Turner is taking on scripting duties, with Sean and Bryan Furst set to produce. Guinn's book tells a deromanticized account of the two's streak of bank robberies which left seven dead bodies in its wake. No word on how soon the film will go into production, but Burger recently signed on to write and direct the high-profile adaptation of the video game Uncharted: Drake's Fortune after David O. Russel left the project. Hit the jump for a synopsis of Guinn's book.
Here's the synopsis for Go Down Together: The True, Untold Story of Bonnie and Clyde:
Journalist Guinn (Our Land Before We Die), in this intensely readable account, deromanticizes two of America's most notorious outlaws (they were never… particularly competent crooks) without undermining the mystique of the Depression-era gunslingers. Clyde Barrow, a scrawny kid in poverty-stricken West Dallasin the late 1920s, stole chickens before moving on to cars, following in the footsteps of his older brother, Buck. In 1930, he met 19-year-old Bonnie Parker, and during the next four years Clyde, Bonnie and the ever-revolving members of the Barrow Gang robbed banks and armories all over the South, murdering at least seven people. Bonnie, who fancied herself a poet, wrote, Some day they'll go down together, and they did, in a Louisiana ambush led by famed ex–Texas Ranger Frank Hamer. With the brisk pacing of a novel, Guinn's richly detailed history will leave readers breathless until the final hail of bullets. [Amazon]


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You read it right - Princess Camp.
I know most kids are going to soccer camp or girl scout camp or my niece even
went to a cooking camp. My Lexie had to follow her heart and go to Princess Camp.
It was no biggie, just 3 hours at her dancing studio but she had a lot of fun and it's
nice she can keep up with both her interests - princesses & dance.
You've gotta love a girly girl!
Here she is trying out her best Princess pose before we left (I simply don't know where she gets it from!) They had costumes at the studio but Lexie insisted on wearing HER Cinderella costume. Who am I to argue? Of course the jacket came off before we left the house. I was informed that princesses don't wear anything that itches and it itched. See you learn something new everyday.Here she is with her BFFs Ariel & Bell. Then it was off to fly with Tinker Bell.
Now these are NOT wall flowers, no sir. These are princesses in waiting....waiting for their turn to dance with prince charming (even though there were no boys at Princess Camp.)
From this point on it was lots of fun and games. They danced, read Princess stories, made crafts and even did some princess make up (I know that for sure since my princess had lots of glitter in her hair.) Mommies where told to leave & come back for their princesses soon after this shot was taken. So this Mommy headed over to Queen's Camp were I indulged in a Queenly mani/pedi. Now that's MY kind of camp. I came back to find.....
a very happy but tired Princess. So rather than take her to pre-school I took her home for a nap and some pool time afterwords.
Hey our pool may not be big but there's room to sit...
dance and...
and play in it. Lexie loves it and that's all that really matters. So that was our day July 21, 2010 three years after Lexie & I landed in Houston as a family after 30 hours of flying from Almaty Kazakestan. Okay I'm done with the 3 years ago today posts.....until next year.
I hope everyone is enjoying their summer - we are!!!


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Compare cheap flights to Katherine
When is the cheapest time to fly to Katherine?
What to do in Katherine
Katherine, a laid back town of gorges, waterways, rivers, waterfalls, and lavish flora and fauna. Hikers, cruisers and canoeists flock the place during dry season. Here visitors will find water holes, hot springs, unpopulated rivers, and friendly Aboriginal communities where visitors are welcome to paint and look for bush tucker.
Katherine has a friendly environment and a young population making it ideal for families and tourists. It doesn't matter if you are adventurous, a nature lover, a history geek or just a curious traveler, there is so much that this town has to offer that makes it impossible for anyone not to have the time of their lives.
Housing Aboriginal artefacts, 19th to 20th century photographs, tools, home wares and furniture, Katherine Museum is a sight to behold. Larrimah Museum displays photographs and texts that show how the railway and WWII Gorrie Airfield effected the town. There is also National Trust Museum that focuses on the gold rush.
If you're done with museums, go into nature and head to Nitmiluk National Park (Katherine Gorge) that includes sandstone 13 gorges. You have the option to explore it walking, canoeing, paddling or flying. Don't miss the Jatbula Trail that traverses waterfalls, forests and Aboriginal stone art.
Towards the end of May each year, Merrepen Festival. Katherine Country Music Muster is a celebration of country and western music played live in pubs on weekends of May or June. In mid-June, Darunga Festival takes place with a great display of arts and crafts and entertainment. Come July of each year, an agricultural show, Katherine District Show with rides, stalls and animals, happen.
Mimi Aboriginal Art and Crafts exhibit paintings on canvas, linen or bark, ethnic fibre weaving, didgeridoos, carvings, jewellery and weaponry. Held every Saturday of February to December from 8am to 1pm (dry season) and 8am to 12pm (wet season), Katherine Community Market is the town's Farmers' Market where you can buy fresh local produce. Swing by Jurassic Cycad Gardens on Katherine Gorge Road for the rarest plant species on Earth.
When to visit Katherine
The best time to visit Katherine is during the region's dry season, which is from May to September, with May being the absolute perfect month for your trip. These months are when you can explore the area's great outdoors to the fullest.
But what's great about Katherine, and the rest of Australia, is that all Australians don't need a passport or visa to travel the country. Just bring your national ID card for important transactions.
Travelling to and around Katherine
The closest airport to Katherine is the Darwin International Airport, which is a few hours away. The best way for you to travel around Katherine is by bus, joining tours, hiring a car, or by driving yourself.
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Like E-Books? Amazon Sells More of Them, for Less, Than Apple. For Now.
The introduction of the iPad and the iBooks store has lots of people forecasting doom for Amazon's Kindle. And Citigroup's (C) Mark Mahaney, an Amazon bull, acknowledges that Apple will eat into Kindle's share: He is convinced, quite reasonably, that Amazon needs to overhaul the Kindle very soon and cut its price below $200 to stay competitive.
That said, Mahaney points out that Amazon, with its long-established relationships with publishers, still offers book buyers a wider selection of e-books than Apple does. And it sells its books for less. From his note published Friday:
- 88 percent of New York Times (NYT) fiction and nonfiction best sellers are available on Amazon's Kindle vs. 63 percent available for Apple iBooks
- The average price of the best-selling ebooks available on both platforms is $11.23 on the Kindle and $12.31 on the iBook platform–a 10 percent difference
- All in all, about 50 percent of NYT fiction and nonfiction best sellers are available on both the Kindle and the iBook platform
- For eBooks available on both the Kindle and the iBook platforms, 80 percent had the same price, whereas Kindle prices were cheaper for 20 percent of the books by an average of 11 percent
These gaps will narrow over time if Apple (AAPL) pushes hard with publishers to do so. And assuming it does, the real difference for buyers ought to be: Do you want to read e-books on a multipurpose device (the iPad) or one that costs a whole lot less and does much less (the Kindle)? My guess is that even after Apple eats into Kindle's share, Amazon (AMZN) is going to find plenty of people who just want an e-reader. We'll see.


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The Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) is an international assessment of the skills and knowledge of 15 year olds, coordinated by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). It assesses whether students approaching the end of compulsory education have acquired the reading, math, and science skills that will help them to succeed in life.
The OECD defines math skills as "an individual's capacity to formulate, employ and interpret mathematics in a variety of contexts. This includes reasoning mathematically and using mathematical concepts, procedures, facts and tools to describe, explain and predict phenomena. Mathematical literacy also helps individuals recognise the role that mathematics plays in the world and make the well-founded judgements and decisions needed by constructive, engaged and reflective citizens."1
In its report on the 2006 PISA results, the OECD outlines the importance of math skills in today's world:
With the growing role of science, mathematics and technology in modern life, the objectives of personal fulfilment, employment and full participation in society increasingly require that all adults, not just those aspiring to a scientific career, should be mathematically, scientifically and technologically literate. The performance of a country's best students in mathematics and related subjects may have implications for the role that that country will play in tomorrow's advanced technology sector, and for its overall international competitiveness. Conversely, deficiencies among lower-performing students in mathematics can have negative consequences for individuals' labour-market and earnings prospects and for their capacity to participate fully in society.2
An outstanding issue is whether high results on the PISA math tests set students on a path to pursue advanced credentials in related fields. Over time, we might expect to see a relationship between these scores and the number of graduates in science, math, computer science and engineering.
Eighteen per cent of Canadian students who participated in the PISA test in 2009 scored at the highest levels. Canada scores a "B" and ranks 6th out of 16 countries. Switzerland comes in first, with 24 per cent of its students achieving high scores on the PISA math test.
Canada's ranking in high-level math skills (6th place) is weaker than in low-level math skills (2nd place).
Most peer countries with comparable results in the 2003, 2006, and 2009 assessments had a decline in the share of students with high-level math skills; Germany and Switzerland were the only exceptions. These two countries moved up a grade.
Canada was a "B" performer on all three PISA math tests. Only Belgium, Finland, and the Netherlands were "A" performers on the three tests.
Results from the Youth in Transition Survey, by Statistics Canada, show a positive relationship between the math skills of 15-year-old students and the likelihood of completing further education. The effects of improving math skills are "in most cases statistically significant and also quantitatively important."3
There were, however, gender differences. For females, the effect of improving math skills had a stronger positive effect on high-school completion. For males, the effect was strong on completing some post-secondary education.4
1 OECD, PISA 2009 Results: What Students Know and Can Do—Student Performance in Reading, Mathematics and Science. Volume I (Paris: OECD, 2010), 122.
2 OECD, PISA 2006: Science Competencies for Tomorrow's World, Volume 1: Analysis (Paris: OECD, 2007), 322-23.
3 OECD, Pathways to Success: How Knowledge and Skills at Age 15 Shape Future Lives in Canada (Paris: OECD, 2010), 67.
4 OECD, Pathways to Success: How Knowledge and Skills at Age 15 Shape Future Lives in Canada (Paris: OECD, 2010), 67.
The percentage of 15-year-old students scoring at level 5 and above on the math section of the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) test.
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Important Tips for Finding a High Quality Home
by Grant Whittenberger
Buffington Signature Homes shares details on finding a new home that will last.
May 5, 2008 — Home Buying Season is in full swing and eager buyers are out touring new homes in Austin. But when it comes time to compare similar looking homes in similar locations, the most important features may not be so apparent.
Once you've settled on a specific neighborhood or area, it's important to begin comparing the construction standards and features available from each of the homebuilders in that area. Grant Whittenberger, Vice President of Sales for Buffington Signature Homes, has gladly offered up a list of the most important features you should ask about to ensure the home you're looking at is a keeper.
The Foundation
First, find out what kind of foundation the homes have. The soil in Central Texas is notorious for causing shifting and cracking in home foundations, which leads to sloping floors, cracked walls and sticky windows and doors. All of the foundations in Buffington's homes are designed and approved by an engineer to ensure they remain stable and intact for the life of your home.
The Roof
The second most important part of a home after the foundation is the roof. Poorly framed roofs can lead to leaking and buckling on the outside, as well as cracking and nails that push through ceilings on the inside. While many volume builders use pre-fabricated roof trusses, Buffington's homes feature traditionally framed trusses, where a little extra effort can ensure a much more stable and secure roof.
The Framing
The way a new home is framed also plays an important role in the overall stability and character of its construction. Buffington's homes feature fully engineered, wind-braced frames. The extra bracing prevents the home from racking or twisting in higher winds, where even the slightest movement can lead to cracking walls and stuck doors or windows. The interior and exterior of these walls are wrapped in heavy-duty, half-inch OSB board, further preventing movement and also adding an extra layer of noise insulation. Additionally, all structural beams are sized by an engineer for proper load ratings, protecting against beams that are too small (and unstable) or too big (and unnecessarily expensive).
The Flooring
Many buyers are concerned with the floor coverings in a new home, but what's underneath them can be even more important. To cut costs, many builders use pre-fabricated I-joists to build their floors, which can lead to floors that bounce and squeak. But Buffington's floors are built with 16-inch-deep trusses, the deepest flooring support. The trusses are spaced 24 inches apart throughout the home, with just 16 inches of space master bedrooms and game rooms where the loads are typically heavier. On top of that, the homes feature three-quarter-inch tongue-and-groove sub-floors that are secured with screws and industrial adhesive, ensuring against squeaking, bouncing and those annoying nails that can stick up beneath floor coverings. Deeper floors and heavier sub-flooring also add extra noise insulation between floors.
Interior Walls
When it comes to framing the interior walls, builders can cut costs by cutting back on materials and labor. Many builders frame interior walls with studs spaced 24-inches apart where the code permits, but Buffington's homes are built with 16-inch centers throughout. The closer spacing adds stability and further protects against cracking and shifting as the home ages. They also secure all sheetrock with screws instead of nails, preventing against nails that can push through walls and ceilings over time.
Throughout this entire building process, Buffington Signature Homes requires four separate, independent inspections on the structure of the home. With two separate inspections on the foundation, one at the framing stage and one final inspection when the home is complete, Buffington can ensure the structural integrity of their homes, and they'll give you the paperwork to prove it.
These are just a few examples of the many ways that volume builders can cut corners and save money at the homeowner's expense. But for Buffington, the extra effort and extra materials are a part of creating homes that their customers are proud to live in. A little hard work during construction can virtually eliminate the daily maintenance that many homebuyers find themselves stuck with in a new home.
Buffington Signature Homes is the newest homebuilding venture from veteran Austin builder and developer, Tom Buffington. The company currently builds in two of the area's premier communities; Silver Leaf in Round Rock and Forest Oaks in Cedar Park. Later this summer, Buffington will begin offering homes in Austin at The Bridges of Bear Creek and Southpark Meadows. Even in these highly competitive areas for new homes, Buffington Signature Homes stands out from the crowd with these important distinctions.
Buffington recently opened their first sales center at Silver Leaf. The Silver Leaf Sales Center offers customers a chance to experience the builder's quality construction and innovative floorplans in person, and the sales staff is on hand every day to help interested buyers find their new home. In May, they will also open a model in Forest Oaks, located just off the new 183A toll road in Cedar Park, with two more models coming later this summer at The Bridges of Bear Creek and Southpark Meadows in Austin.
For more information on Buffington Signature Homes, visit www.BuffingtonSignatureHomes.com/aas or visit the Silver Leaf Sales Center at:
209 Aspen Trail,
Round Rock, TX 78664.


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This is a card game which can be played with museum visitors. Visitors will learn the relative sizes of various objects. They compete against each other (or you) to organize their hand of cards into lists of objects from largest to smallest.
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Size matters: things in the universe come in different sizes.
Learning Goals
Visitors will be able to compare the relative sizes of various objects.
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Nanometer-sized things are very small, and often behave differently than larger things do.
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Christie Says He'll Nominate a Justice in July
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It will be the New Jersey Governor's third attempt this month.
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie says he plans to submit a new nominee this month to the state Supreme Court.
Christie said he was close to a decision Thursday on an interview on WENJ-AM in Atlantic City.
The state Senate Judiciary Committee this year has rejected two Christie nominees to fill the two vacancies on the court.
The Democrat-controlled Legislature wants Christie to nominate a Democrat to one of the vacant seats.
But Christie says voters put him into office in 2009 knowing he would try to make the court more conservative.
Christie is critical of the state's top court, which he and other conservatives say makes law when it should only be interpreting law.


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While Gov. Bob McDonnell says he's busy identifying gifts from a wealthy campaign donor and corporate benefactor for either return or reimbursement, he said Thursday he has no intention of paying legal bills totaling $53,530 and growing that a law firm has billed taxpayers for a review that cleared him of wrongdoing.
On his monthly radio appearance Thursday on Richmond-based WRVA, McDonnell said a legal defense fund was set up only to help him pay the team of private attorneys he has hired amid federal and state criminal investigations that are looking at his relationship with Star Scientific Inc. chief executive Jonnie R. Williams Sr.
"I have some friends who were kind enough to set up a legal defense fund and they're doing that on their own and that will help defray some of these costs,'' he said.
Bills from the firm of Eckert, Seamans, Cherin and Mellott for a review overseen by former Attorney General Anthony F. Troy are for the governor's office to pay, he said, because the review was begun by Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli. Troy's three-page report cleared McDonnell of violating state ethics law, concluding that neither Williams nor Star Scientific benefited from the gifts to McDonnell and his family. The firm has offices in Richmond.
"What happens -- and occasionally this happened when I was attorney general -- is there are conflicts with the governor's office on things or the governor may choose, for whatever reason, to seek his own counsel on certain matters,'' said McDonnell, a Republican.
Cuccinelli, the Republican nominee for governor, withdrew his office from the investigation, citing conflicts of interest. Among the conflicts was Cuccinelli's own link to Williams and about $18,000 worth of gifts Cuccinelli reported from him, including vacations, private jet flights and a catered Thanksgiving dinner.
Williams' Virginia-based company, a maker of nutritional supplements, lobbied top administration officials to include its anti-inflammatory supplement, Anatabloc, in state employees' health plans, but the requests were denied, according to emails obtained under the Freedom of Information Act. Neither Williams nor any Star Scientific executive or board member has been appointed to state boards or commissions during McDonnell's term. There is no record of the company receiving direct state incentives or tax breaks during that time.
Federal authorities, however, are trying to determine whether McDonnell used his authority or the influence of his office to promote Star Scientific or its product.
It was the third time in as many days - the fifth in the past 10 days - that McDonnell has publicly discussed the scandal that threatens to wreck his final year in office. He has offered apologies, a plan to return thousands of dollars' worth of gifts that Williams showered on his family, the repayment last month of nearly $125,000 in personal and business loans and the reimbursement to Williams for cash wedding gifts to two of his daughters.
McDonnell told reporters Wednesday that both of his daughters had already repaid their nuptial gifts to Williams - a $15,000 check to 28-year-old daughter Cailin before her June 2011 wedding, and $10,000 to 32-year-old Jeanine and her fiance, Adam Zubowsky, before their May wedding in Virginia Beach. But on the radio Thursday, he added that both women had repaid Williams from their own money without financial aid from their father.
Unlike Cuccinelli, McDonnell never disclosed his gifts or loans from Williams on his required annual statement of economic interest. Gifts to the McDonnells, including the daughters' wedding checks and a $6,500 Rolex watch inscribed to the "71st Governor of Virginia,'' became public through news reports.
McDonnell has defended his decision not to itemize Williams' gifts on his reports on grounds that state law compels the disclosure only of gifts directly to officeholders or candidates, not their kin. Also, under Virginia's porous ethics laws, even direct gifts to the elected officials are exempt from disclosure if they come from close personal friends.


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So apparently there are a lot of Pre owners out there that are experiencing an issue when sliding the screen closed. What is happening is the screen stays lit up but the phone freezes, and then needs to be rebooted (sound familiar). Anyway notice how long the Pre takes to reboot in this video.
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"Superintendent's Report on Light Houses, 1857"
This sixteen-page report identifies and describes forty-one lighthouses, keepers, salaries, fuel money noted and total expenses per lighthouse for the year. Published as Appendix 17, Journal and Proceedings of the House of Assembly for the Province of Nova Scotia
Date: 1857
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How to Make Garlic Confit (for cooking or for a homemade Christmas gift)
How to Make Garlic Confit
(Makes about 5-6 small jars of garlic confit, depending on the size of the jars; recipe from How to Roast a Lamb: New Greek Classic Cooking by Michael Psilakis.)
3 cups peeled garlic cloves
2-3 dried bay leaves
1 tsp. fresh thyme leaves (I used my frozen thyme leaves and I think you could substitute a smaller amount of dried thyme)
1/2 tsp. peppercorns
1/2 tsp. salt (I used sea salt)
1 cup olive oil
1 cup grapeseed or canola oil
Preheat oven to 300F/150C.
Ideas for Using Garlic Confit:
Garlic Confit Vinaigrette from The Kitchn
Seared Halibut and Flageolet Beans with Garlic Confit from WrightFood
Chicken Risotto with Garlic Confit and Carrots from Anne's Food
Clams Marinieres from The Paupered Chef
Cannellini Beans with Onions and Garlic Confit from Mixed Greens
More Ideas for Savory Gifts from the Kitchen:
Rosemary Salt from Kalyn's Kitchen
Rosemary and Garlic Herb Rub from Kalyn's Kitchen
Herbes de Provence from French Kitchen in America
Make Your Own Flavored Salts from Steamy Kitchen
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Not since we all took to our bunkers to weather the Spider-Man casting have American moviegoers been faced with such a hand-wringing crisis. But fear not, director Zack Snyder and his posse are on the hunt for a new Man of Steel.
Warner Bros. is said to be looking for an un- or lesser known actor, between the ages of 28 and 32, with an eye towards starting production on "Superman: Man of Steel" in June 2011.
Among the names that have already been floating about are Armie Hammer, who portrayed the Winklevoss twins in "The Social Network," Joe Manganiello or "True Blood," and Ian Somerhalder of The Vampire Diaries. But each of those guys has certain issues with regards to the above criteria.
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We're gonna try not to get to involved in this (good luck, we know...), cuz we have faith that Christopher Nolan won't let them screw the pooch.
"Superman: Man of Steel" wil be here Dec. 2012.


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At Last! Back on my Website!
My apologies to all who've been following my blog, or waiting for a new post, or an answer to a comment here. I've been unable to access my website for a few days. No idea what went wrong, but the various 'help desks' I approached were about as helpful as a naked walk through nettles.
I don't kid myself that this is the end of the problem, but I can, at least, let you know I'm still here and still functioning.
So, the next task is to disengage from my previous hosting site, who proved absolutely useless in helping me resolve the issues, and a move to the WordPress.com site so I can continue to operate with some degree of certainty for the future.
Please be patient whilst I navigate uncertain waters. I will be back, perhaps with a new site name, perhaps with this one but under a different host.
See you soon!
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Good to see you back, Stuart.
Welcome Back Stuart. Hope all goes well in the future!?! but not holding my breath. 'Help Desks & Customer Services', 2 of the most Mis-Named functions of businesses! the words 'Chocolate teapots' also come to mind. I wonder why?


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I loved this. It has a real sense of the 19th century French novel, with people knowing other people and moving in Certain Artistic Circles, and so on. The authors (a pair of sisters who are both bouquinistes on the banks of the Seine) are obviously allied to those people of the time who were fans of Balzac; and horrified by Zola. You get the sense of the huge development in Paris at the time (people are constantly asking other people for directions) and the sense of pride and progress the Tower produces... The detective plot is almost secondary, but also very satisfying... A truly French novel, beautifully translated.
Burn baby burn by Jake Burns. London: HarperCollins, 2010. Kindle edition.
Marcus Green planned the death of his father when he was 6 years old, and was convicted of burning down a house with his teacher and her two children inside it at the age of 13. Now he's out of prison and back in society again, and young girls are disappearing. Donna O'Prey and her boss Dexter, part of a private security firm, are engaged by the latest girl's father to find her. This book started out well but is ultimately a little bit disappointing. It does have an unexpected twist in the tail though, and some engaging characters.
More twisted by Jeffery Deaver. London: Hodder, 2007.
Another volume of very, very good short stories from Deaver. His tendency to pull the rug out from under the reader works just as well, if not better, in the short form, and there are more twists than a corkscrew. There's also a longer story, almost a novella, featuring Lincoln Rhyme in this volume. This really is a masterclass in how the crime short story ought to be written.
Dying to sin by Stephen Booth [audiobook]. Read by Graham Padden. Rearsby, Leics: Clipper, 2009.
Another extremely good Stephen Booth Diane Fry/Ben Cooper novel, read by a very good reader. Building work at an isolated farm unearths two bodies, seemingly buried several years apart. A combination of local superstition and the hard realities of migrant labour keep this story flying along; Cooper is almost absent from this one other than as an adjunct to his girlfriend, which is a shame, but there are some good Fry moments. The Peak District, as ever, features large in this story.
The language of bees, by Laurie R. King. London: Allison and Busby, 2010.
A Mary Russell and Sherlock Holmes mystery - although these really need to be read in chronological order starting with The beekeeper's apprentice. Set in 1924, this one takes us from a mysteriously self-destructive beehive to peril in ancient stones in Orkney, via the intriguing idea that Sherlock Holmes and Irene Adler had a son who is now approaching 30. As ever, the plot rattles along; unlike the previous book, Locked Rooms, there is little psychological analysis, but some fascinating period details regarding new spiritualist religions, and some perspicacious comments on the post-War era. And as ever, I continue to be stunned that the author is from the US and still lives there.


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Pittsburgh Pirates activate Francisco Liriano for start against Mets
Left-handed pitcher makes debut for Bucs in New York
Left-hander Francisco Liriano has been activated from the disabled list to start on Saturday against the Mets in New York.
Liriano and the Pirates agreed on a $12.75 million, two-year contract in December. But on Dec. 25, the day before he was supposed to fly to Pittsburgh and sign the deal, he broke his arm at home in the Dominican Republic. Liriano said he was injured when he slapped a door in his house.
Pittsburgh optioned right-hander Duke Welker to Triple-A Indianapolis to make room on its 25-man roster.
The Pirates are hoping Liriano can help fortify a rotation minus injured James McDonald and left-hander Jonathan Sanchez, who was released Wednesday.
"We're looking forward to getting him on a mound and see what the major league hitters tell us, him getting back in this environment, and see where it goes," Pittsburgh manager Clint Hurdle said.
Hurdle said the 29-year-old Liriano won't be on a strict pitch count after throwing 98 on Sunday in his third outing for Indianapolis.
After the injury, Pittsburgh revised its offer to Liriano and signed Jonathan Sanchez and Jeff Karstens to compete for jobs in the starting rotation. Sanchez was released on Wednesday, and Karstens has been on the DL all season.
Liriano has never pitched in the NL, a league that has generally been more forgiving to pitchers lately.
He was an All-Star for the Twins in 2006, when he finished third in AL Rookie of the Year voting, but hasn't been quite the same since Tommy John surgery on his pitching elbow in November 2006. Liriano won 14 games and the AL comeback player of the year award in 2010 before throwing a no-hitter for Minnesota in May 2011, but he's had control problems since then and went a combined 6-12 with a 5.34 ERA for the Minnesota Twins and Chicago White Sox last season.
"All the information we were able to gather, we felt this was a very good opportunity for him and for us," Hurdle said Friday. "We believe he's in a very good point in time in his career to have a big bounce-back."


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Imagine Dragons Bring 'Zero' to 'Jimmy Kimmel Live'
By Katrina Nattress
November 8, 2018
Imagine Dragons have a lot to celebrate this week. Their fourth studio, Origins, is coming out on Friday (November 9), and on Wednesday (November 7), the alt-rockers played their single "Zero" on Jimmy Kimmel Live!. The band took over Hollywood Boulevard to give fans an outdoor mini-concert experience, performing the song in front of the El Capitan theater. The track is featured on Ralph Breaks the Internet — the sequel to Disney's Wreck It Ralph — and the stage was decked out in promotional decor.
"Hello, hello / Let me tell you what it's like to be a zero, zero / Let me show you what it's like to always feel, fee / lLike I'm empty and there's nothing really real, real / I'm looking for a way out," Dan Reynolds sang with a smile to the enthusiastic crowd.
Ralph Breaks the Internet hits theaters on November 21st.
Check out its live debut below.
Imagine Dragons have also revealed the album's lead single, "Natural," the protest anthem "Machine," and the electro-pop ballad about broken relationships, "Bad Liar." Reynolds has called Origins the sister album to last year's Evolve.
"It's about seeking new ground but also appreciating your roots," Reynolds said of the new album in a statement to Billboard. "When we create, we create with no boundaries, no rules. We find it thrilling to make music that feels different and new to us."
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Eye Care & Protection
Protecting Young Eyes
Only 5 percent of American adults report their child(ren) "always" wears sunglasses. And 12.6 percent report they use "nothing" to protect their child(ren)'s eyes and surrounding skin from the sun's UV rays. This could be endangering children's vision health.
Kids, who generally receive three times the annual sun exposure of adults, are at risk for developing serious vision damage later in life without regular UV-eye protection. Research has shown that their young eyes are especially susceptible to UV-related harm. Unlike the mature lens of an adult eye, a child's ocular lens cannot effectively filter out UV rays, so more radiation reaches the retina. In fact, early signs of pterygia, a growth on the eye that can affect vision, may be seen even in young children. Because damage starts early, parents need to be more aggressive in protecting their children's eyes.
UV Rays Are Reflective
Wearing hats and playing in shaded areas help to reduce UV exposure, but they are not a substitute for the protection achieved by wearing sunglasses, because UV rays can reflect off a variety of surfaces. This reflected UV light is virtually just as damaging as direct UV. Sunglasses that offer both UVA and UVB protection is the best way to filter out harmful radiation from a child's sensitive eyes. Examples of different surfaces and the percentage of UV light they reflect include:
For many parents, convincing their children to wear sunglasses can be difficult. Below are a few tips for improving the chances that they will wear their shades:
- Have your child pick out a pair they like, so they may be more inclined to actually wear them;
- Purchase sunglasses from a reputable retailer. Inexpensive party favors or holiday-themed shades are not always UV-protective and can have defects in the lens or frames that make them uncomfortable;
- Consider purchasing sunglasses with polarized lenses to eliminate glare. This may have a more immediately beneficial effect, making your child more likely to keep wearing the glasses;
- Check out clip-on sunglasses for kids who wear prescription lenses;
- Make sure the sunglasses fit your child(ren) comfortably. Sunglasses that pinch or are scratched are less likely to be worn.
Regardless of the style, make sure children's sunglasses are UVA/UVB protective to protect young eyes from the sun's rays.
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Ok, here's hoping someone more experienced than I, can explain this to me.
I have an applet, it's not terribly complicated. It runs exactly the way it should, in terms of logic and output. There's just this one thing:
Part of the applet's function is to read an Excel file. To do this, I open a file chooser, the user picks a file, and I use the Apache POI functions to read the file into an ArrayList. The problem is that, while the import is going on, the applet completely disappears from the browser window. It disappears for somewhere around 20 seconds, then reappears.
Initially, I thought this was because it was a single-threaded applet, that couldn't redraw itself while it did the import. This didn't make a lot of sense, since my test Excel file was only 15 rows and took a millisecond to import, which couldn't explain the 20 second blanking of the applet in the browser.
Since then, I've made the import process into a separate thread. I've put repaint()s and validate()s right after starting the thread. I've done pretty much everything I can think of, but I can't get it to avoid the 20 second blanking.
Note: the blanking only happens on a "fresh" run of the code. On subsequent imports, even of different Excel files, there is no delay. It happens in Safari, Firefox and Windows Explorer. It doesn't happen on local execution, only when run from a website.
Anyone have a thought about this?
Code that calls the import thread:
JFileChooser fileopen = new JFileChooser(); //create the file chooser FileFilter filter = new FileNameExtensionFilter("Excel files", "xls", "xlsx"); //add acceptable extensions fileopen.addChoosableFileFilter(filter); //add filter to the chooser int ret = fileopen.showDialog(null, "Open"); //show the chooser, w/default buttons selected OPEN if (ret != JFileChooser.APPROVE_OPTION) { //if they choose something besides OK return; //(ie, cancel) return to interface wait-state } File filename = fileopen.getSelectedFile(); fis = null; //attempt to read the file, catch exceptions try { fis = new FileInputStream(filename); } catch (FileNotFoundException ex) { Logger.getLogger(creatorApplet.class.getName()).log(Level.SEVERE, null, ex); } //get extension of the file, so we can use the right importer //this is for future use, as we only accept 1 type of file now, but //will be useful later when we expand to .csv and .doc String extension; int dot = filename.toString().lastIndexOf("."); //find the last dot extension = filename.toString().substring(dot + 1, filename.toString().length()); //take everything from the last dot to the end if (extension.equals( "xls") || extension.equals("xlsx")) { readExcelFile r = new readExcelFile(); Thread t = new Thread(r); t.start(); while (t.isAlive()) { System.out.println("Waiting on thread"); // just to prove it's in here } } else { System.out.println("Huge, mostly impossible error"); }
Code that does the actual import:
public class readExcelFile implements Runnable { public void run() { int lastColumn; int lastRow; HSSFWorkbook workbook = null; try { workbook = new HSSFWorkbook(fis); } catch (IOException ex) { Logger.getLogger(creatorApplet.class.getName()).log(Level.SEVERE, null, ex); } HSSFSheet sheet = workbook.getSheetAt(0); //find the first sheet Iterator rows = sheet.rowIterator(); //get the maximum column number, based on the header row; columns that have blank //header rows won't be included in the import lastColumn = (sheet.getRow(0).getLastCellNum()); lastRow = (sheet.getLastRowNum()); //loop through each row of the sheet for (short rowC = 0; rowC <= lastRow; rowC++) { Row row = sheet.getRow(rowC); //read the entire row List data = new ArrayList(); //then step through it cell by cell for (short cellC = 0; cellC < lastColumn; cellC++) { Cell cell = row.getCell(cellC); if (cell == null) { //if the cell is null, I still need an entry, so add a blank instead data.add(""); } else { //otherwise, just add what's in the cell data.add(cell.getStringCellValue()); } } sheetData.add(data); //add the data list reprenting the row to the the database } try { fis.close(); } catch (IOException ex) { System.out.println(ex); } } }


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Weekly Dance Classes
West Coast Swing Lessons and Party
Every Thursday in Norwalk, CT
West Coast Swing can be traced back to the 1960s as an evolutionary spin-off from the original 1927 Lindy Hop. Its contemporary form is one of the most versatile partner dances. It is highly musically interpretive and can be done to many different styles of music. West Coast Swing is smooth, sometimes funky, and always sexy.
* No partner required.
7:15pm: Arrival (Mingling, light refreshments)
7:30pm: Beginner West Coast Swing (Week 4 of the series)
Erik will guide you through the basic steps & timing of West Coast Swing. Each week will review and progress. These classes are designed for the true beginner but experienced dancers are always encouraged to refine their technique and knowledge.
8:20pm: West Coast Swing Dance Practice Party
Enjoy some dancing in between the classes.
8:30pm: Intermediate/Advanced West Coast Swing
Erik either teaches cool moves or a choreographed West Coast Swing routine. Learning a routine helps learn sequences of movement and how they apply to music.
*This class is by invitation. Please check with Erik prior to attending this class. Beginners are allowed to watch or await the dance party while mingling.
Dance etiquette about Dance Levels (see tip #8)
9:30-11pm: West Coast Swing Dance Party
Music will be a combination of Swing, Blues, R&B, Pop, and Groovy late-night tunes.)
More things you should know about our dance classes
1 Lesson & Party: $20
add second class: add $10 (subject to level appropriateness)
Party only: $10
Purchase a pass for 1 night of dancing
Register for 1 Night of Dancing
Discount Class Card
The discount card will save you money! The more you dance, the more you save. There are some rules (must use the discount card within 60 days), but almost all regular student use it.
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Being unemployed because of a bad economy shouldn't mean that you lose your dance community. Good-will goes a long way. We're using it as much as possible.
Dance Dimensions
15 Cross Street
Norwalk, CT
Important Location information:
The studio is located on Route-1 in the same shopping area as these other establishments: Brain Balance, Dogs Gone Smart, and Good Will.
Parking Area
There is plenty of parking adjacent to Dance Dimensions. The parking area is well lit and marked. Please park closer to the entrance because that will place you closer to the studio entrance.


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As If On Cue, Sony Sued For Making PS3 Less Useful
from the soon-your-new-purchase-will-be-worth-nothing dept
We recently noted how Sony decided to make their Playstation 3 game console less useful by removing the ability to run alternative operating systems. Sony wanted to retain stricter control of the hardware to battle piracy, but it's something that annoyed some hobbyists -- who'd found a number of creative uses for the feature. The decision made it clear that in the broadband age, the product you thought you purchased isn't always the product you now own -- and it raised the question whether products made less useful post purchase demand a refund. One UK customer thought so, using a UK consumer protection law to force Amazon to give him a 20% rebate. At the time, we noted how a class action lawsuit seemed likely in the U.S., and right on cue -- Sony's now facing a lawsuit:
"The suit claims that the "Install Other OS" function was "extremely valuable." According to the suit, the plaintiff he has not yet installed the latest firmware update so that he can continue to use the Other OS feature. The suit also notes that PS3 owners who choose not to update their firmware cannot access the PlayStation Network, play PS3 games online, nor can they play new games or Blu-ray videos that require firmware 3.21."So with the recent Avatar DRM flap in mind, users not only lose useful functionality, but if they refuse to update their system with the latest firmware -- they also lose the ability to go online, or watch/play the latest Blu-Ray titles or games. In other words, if you refuse a hardware downgrade designed to battle piracy (which punishes paying customers), your PS3 console becomes progressively less useful. So what exactly is a Playstation 3 worth if it can't be used to do anything?


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Four more years. twitter.com/BarackObama/st…— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) November 7, 2012
Updated 11/7, 8:00 a.m. ET: Minutes after NBC News had projected President Obama to win re-election, he celebrated late Tuesday by sending out a photo with the first lady titled simply, "Four more years." According to Twitter Government, this was the president's most re-tweeted missive ever (as of now, more than 600,000 and counting).
Before he even gave his acceptance speech, he took to Twitter to thank voters directly:
We're all in this together. That's how we campaigned, and that's who we are. Thank you. -bo— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) November 7, 2012
This happened because of you. Thank you.— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) November 7, 2012
The TODAY anchors chat about the stories making headlines today, including the photo of President Obama hugging his wife that has become his most-shared tweet of all time with more than 500,000 retweets after the president sent it out to his followers to celebrate his victory.
More: Cheers, jeers: See stars' reaction to election
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As nation voted, Obama shot hoops with pals, NBA legend
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Caltech scientists say Japan's early warning system worked properly during a massive magnitude-8.9 earthquake that sent a tidal wave through the Pacific on Friday.
"In Japan, they have had now for several years, an operating earthquake-alerting system or early warning system that tells individuals that an earthquake has begun to occur, and if you're at some distance from the earthquake, that's electronically transmitted to people," said Caltech professor of geophysics and civil engineering Tom Heaton on Friday.
Heaton says the system lets people know the approximate time the waves will reach their location and how big the waves will be.
Local news from across Southern California
One of his colleagues in Tokyo said "that the system worked, and they had approximately 30 seconds of advanced warning that the waves were on their way to Tokyo," Heaton said.
Caltech seismologist Lucy Jones says the quake caused a long fault at least 300 or 400 miles long.
"Jones said a friend who was in Tokyo for a tsunami planning meeting noted the shaking after the initial shock lasted for about five minutes," according to a statement from the U.S. Geological Survey.
In California, the tsunami advisories were issued for the entire West Coast.
"It's really stupid to go to the beach during a tsunami warning," said Jones. "These currents, even though we do get the water carried far inland, can cause a lot of damage. Historically, that's when some of the biggest losses happen. I've seen instances of huge container ships just being spun around in the harbor."
OC Sheriff's spokesman Jim Amormino said people should stay out of the water because the tsunami could produce a series of strong waves.


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This week I learned something every astronaut has learned the hard way: Re-entry is a bitch, at least when it comes to breathing-living-eating-dieting. When I last left you, serious eaters, I was consuming quite a few pieces of some of the finest fried chicken in the land. It didn't get any easier after that in New Orleans.
What's New On Serious Eats
Dinner that night was at Cochon, Donald Link's tribute to all things porcine that should be renamed Porktopia. The man loves pork as much as I do. It wouldn't surprise me if the tap water I drank there was infused with pork. We ate fried boudin balls, grilled pork ribs with watermelon salad, cochon (roast pig) of course, and house-made salumi, including some killer bologna and so many other pork-derived or saturated dishes that my dinner companions and I actually oinked in unison when we walked back to our hotel.
Last Meals in New Orleans
Breakfast and lunch the following day, the last two meals I was to have in New Orleans, were from Lüke, John Besh's newish restaurant that serves classic New Orleans cuisine and New Orleansinfluenced German food. Mad good, but not exactly light.
Breakfast was grilled shrimp and buttery grits studded with fantastic andouille sausage, feather-light pancakes topped by berries in syrup, and just to kick it up a notch (hey, I was eating in Emeril country), a couple of big fat links of house-made pork sausage. Of course I left most of all three dishes, but the total calorie intake couldn't have been all that minimal. While there, I figured I'd order lunch to take on the plane; I grabbed a pressed cochon sandwich, which I had been eying on the menu ever since I had arrived in New Orleans. That sandwich represented my re-entry to moderation, as you're about to find out.
I ate half the cochon sandwich on the plane as I watched Juno for the second time (don't you just love flying Jet Blue?). It tasted like a killer Cuban sandwich that had taken a wrong turn. I was going to eat the other half when I arrived in New York.
That's What Friends Are For
Luckily I ran into my old friend Nelson, who was about to fly to New Orleans to celebrate his 50th birthday in grand style with a couple of old friends. After chatting with him for a few minutes, we said our goodbyes and I headed for the train into Manhattan. I wandered down the concourse for a minute or so until I remembered that I still had half a cochon sandwich in my possession, a veritable ticking time bomb that, should it go off, would have unnecessarily delayed my diet re-entry.
I ran back to Nelson's gate desperately hoping on hope that he hadn't boarded yet. I spotted him chatting on his cellphone. I threw him the sandwich. "Happy birthday, Nelson," I said. "This sandwich totally rocks. You will enjoy it."
Ritualistic Overeating Ahead
This seemingly kind act of generosity was really just a way for me to get back on the dieting horse, to re-enter the weight-reduction atmosphere. I was facing a weekend of three--count 'em, three--seders, which are in and of themselves excuses for Jews and their friends to ritualistically overeat.
The seders themselves actually weren't that difficult to navigate. I focused on the matzo, my wife's fabulous haroset, and the matzo-ball soup. I limited my brisket intake and, for dessert, ate some fruit and meringues (also my wife's, and equally extraordinary).
Of course, with all that food swirling around me, I can't be sure that I had safely re-entered the dietsphere. So I am approaching my weigh-in with some trepidation.
Down a pound. My re-entry was successful. The astronauts have nothing on me.
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The final presidential debate is over, and Mitt Romney played it very safe, passing over opportunities to go on offense and generally avoiding confrontation with President Barack Obama.
The Republican candidate had a largely unremarkable debate, devoid of any major flubs, but also lacking in memorable attack lines or zingers. While the incumbent came out swinging, Romney repeatedly passed up opportunities to go after his opponent, even on key campaign flashpoints like trade with China and the White House's handling of last month's attacks on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya.
Instead, Romney once again tacked far to the center and actually embraced many of Obama's foreign policies, offering up positions that differed only marginally from those of his Democratic opponent on issues like U.S. troop withdrawals from Afghanistan, foreign aid and intervention in the Middle East, and the use of drones.
In the immediate aftermath of the debate, several conservative pundits bemoaned the Republican nominee's performance as a missed opportunity.
Here's a tweet from Glenn Beck:
And here's conservative commentator Laura Ingraham:
But in the end, most conservative pundits and Republican strategists agreed that the "play it safe" strategy may have been the smartest choice for the Republican nominee, who has so far struggled to effectively attack Obama on foreign policy issues. Moreover, in Monday's debate, Romney faced the difficult challenge of setting himself apart from his Republican predecessor, former President George W. Bush, whose national security policies remain widely unpopular.
But with his campaign still riding the momentum from his strong performance in the first presidential debate, Romney didn't need a big win tonight at his third and final match-up with Obama. He just needed to prevent a routing — and avoid stumbles like the botched response on Libya that he gave in last week's town hall debate.
To that end, Romney accomplished what his campaign had set out to do during the final debate. It remains to be seen, however, whether Romney's momentum really is strong enough to carry him through a merely passable performance.


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Seventeen: The Inbetweeners premieres tonight on MTV! What's it about?
Joey Pollari: The show is about four guys who are struggling to make it through high school unscathed. They're trying to be popular with girls and failing every attempt! My character, Will, is very type A. He has a really nervous energy, so at first he has a pretty rough time.
17: What are the other guys in the group like?
JP: Jay, played by Zack Pearlman, is a compulsive liar who claims he's done everything in the book, but has done absolutely none of it.
17: Like, with girls and stuff?
JP: Exactly, with girls and stuff. Simon, played by Bubba Lewis, is the hopeless romantic of the group. All he wants is to be with one girl at school named Carly. He's so desperate that his love for her gets in the way. Last, there's Neil, played by Mark L. Young. Neil's the perennial optimist. He's just a happy-go-lucky guy.
17: What type of girls does your character, Will, go for?
JP: There are two main girls who are both extremely beautiful and definitely out of Will's league, but he thinks he has enough bravado and is funny enough to be with them.
17: What were you like in high school?
JP: I was an inbetweener! I floated between a ton of different groups. I hung out with people in choir, the mathletes — people from all different clubs.
17: Do the characters on the show remind you of your real high school friends?
JP: Absolutely! A lot of my core group of friends are lesser versions of the characters on the show. I had friends who were hopeless romantics who could never get it right with a girl, I had friends who were so crude and disgusting that I couldn't believe I was hanging out with them. It's funny how close the show is to my real life.
The Inbetweeners premieres tonight, August 20, 2012, at 10:30/9:30c on MTV.


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Christmas can be lonely, especially for carers. National Carers' Rights Day on December 7 was a reminder of their difficulties. Peter Sullivan, 62, is a full time carer whose job does not stop just for any public holiday. He has the compassion and restrained anger of a man who constantly helps people in need. He said: […]
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Rita Garabedian has had her fair share of ups and downs on her journey to the big times. Through her perils, she has learned that success obtained through hard work and determination only makes for a bittersweet rise to the top. Rita was thrown into the film and television industry after coming to LA following the tragic devastation of Hurricane Katrina.
Having always been a Southern girl at heart, she soon adapted to the glamorous Hollywood lifestyle. Rita began her career in the corporate world and soon found she was meant for bigger and better things. She soon left corporate America in pursuit of the"Real" American dream. Rita started her career on a new and upcoming dating show, "Excused" and soon after, she was selected to be a semi-finalist for a popular VHI reality show called "Tough Love".
Opportunities continued to come her way and her latest venture had her on an upcoming adventure reality show (from the producers of Survivor and Amazing Race). Rita hopes to continue her rise to the top with more incoming offers. Being of Armenian heritage, Rita wants to better America's perception of Armenians on TV. She comes from a loving and traditional Armenian household, but had to overcome family pressure to marry young and become a housewife.
She wanted more for herself and set out to accomplish greater ambitions in life. Rita sees herself as an empowering woman trying to make it in a man's world. Rita idolizes such woman as Elizabeth Taylor with her grace, beauty and elegance. Rita also aims to be as aspiring as Jackie Kennedy providing strength when others need it the most. Whennot working,
Rita enjoys the great outdoors and can often be seen cruising around town exploring every inch of LA. Rita has an avid passion to help others and often dedicates her time to volunteer work. Rita believes inner beauty far surpasses outer appearances and tries to set a good example for young women growing up in an image-obsessed society.
Rita wants to be a better role model for young girls and would love to one day give back with a charity of her own. Rita continues to live by her motto that: We make a living by what we get but we make a life by what we give. If you would like Rita to be part of your next venture, contact her at [email protected].


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Defrag: Bing Desktop on 8, RAID0 SSD, Build Favorites
Microsoft tech troubleshooter extraordinaire Gov Maharaj and I help walk you through troubleshooting solutions to your tech support problems. If you have a problem you want to send us, you can use the Problem Step Recorder in Windows 7 (see this for details on how) and send us the zip file to email@example.com. We will also be checking comments for problems, but the email address will let us contact you if needed.
[00:00] - Build wrap up and a look back.
[01:52] - Larry's Forza Horizon weekend.
[04:25] - Bing desktop not working in Windows 8.
[06:10] - Email body is blank SBS2011.
[08:00] - Recommendations for RAID0 with SSD's.
[11:38] - What VPN infrastructures are supported in-box by Windows RT.
[13:02] - How to get file drag and drop with Skydrive in Windows 8.
[13:43] - Suggested method for installing Windows 8 Pro on a blank drive.
[15:05] - VHD licensing issues.
[16:00] - Using license key after upgrading to Windows 8.
[17:49] - Cannot delete .vhd file.
[18:27] - Is there a C++ API for seeing all in range wireless SSIDs and signal levels.
[19:53] - How to make the Windows 8 onscreen keyboard bigger.
[00:00] - Pick of the Week: Channel 9 Live at Build, Dave Campbell, Jeff Han, Defrag Tools.
[00:00] - Pick of the Week: Wish Kickstarter project.
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The Discussion
Great extra information... that was going to be my next question.
I was wondering if it would disable to registration of the previous OS you're updating from. I'm glad I didn't do it with my Win7 DVD because I'm still using it. Once I get the upgrade disk I'll first try using an XP disk I don't care about. I guess I could also use my Vista disk because it's not like I'm ever going to use it again.
I actually went to Staples twice already and they didn't have any. They also only had one touchscreen Win8 machine but it was password protected so I couldn't even try it the way it was meant to be used.
Whoever asked for the bing desktop in Windows 8 you can grab the theme from the same place as Windows 7 as use it the same way.
@dentaku: Try Best Buy. They are definitely selling the OS and devices. And there is always the MS Stores - if there is one nearby, it is worth the trip.
If you can wait a week or so, you should see a new wave of x86/x64 touch devices hit the stores - the OEMs are releasing the rest of their models just before Thanksgiving.
Bing desktop not working in Windows 8 issue:
1) install Bing Desktop version for Windows 7 on Windows 7 (virtual, ...)
2) store the Bing Desktop install dir
3) copy on Windows 8
4) set Compatibility mode -> Run this program in compatibility mode: Windows 7
5) fave fun :-)
"Email body is blank SBS2011." - I got the same problem and found out it was the AVG Anti-virus, check this http://goo.gl/jLJiI
It's amazing we even have a Staples anywhere near where I live. I've never seen a Best Buy. They'll have some more before the special price ends in January.
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@dentaku: Try Best Buy. They are definitely selling the OS and devices. And there is always the MS Stores - if there is one nearby, it is worth the trip.
If you can wait a week or so, you should see a new wave of x86/x64 touch devices hit the stores - the OEMs are releasing the rest of their models just before Thanksgiving.
It was any email other than plain text and server had latest updates.
It was AVG related and only effected a few users and I solved it a while back, was shocked by bing searches how popular this error is.
Regarding Bing App on Windows 8 Pro, on right click why only 'Set as Lock Screen' is enabled while 'Copy link', 'Copy', and 'Save As' all are disabled. Anyone else having this issue? Or is it US only feature?
And regarding Windows 8 Pro upgrade, I was not clear what Gov explained. So for upgrading Windows 8 , one has to install Windows ver then only follow the upgrade path? He said something about just enter Windows 7 key but later activate with Windows 8 key? This is while installing with Win8 Pro upgrade DVD?
Also once we upgrade, the Windows 7 Key becomes nullified! Means we NEVER will be allowed to install even on that same machine if we format Windows 8 upgrade and want to install our Windows 7? Or is it that we are not allowed to install on other machine once we upgrade to Win 8 pro?
Can anyone clarify, please? Thanks.
Larry and Gov, I enjoy this show very much & haven't missed any edition.
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Scottish singer Barrie-James O'Neill has reportedly quit folk rock band Kassidy to move to America with rumored fiancée Lana Del Rey.
O'Neill reportedly became engaged to the "Young and Beautiful" hit maker in 2013 following a two-year romance, and now he has quit his band to relocate to the U.S. to pursue his solo career.
His exit sparked rumors Del Rey was behind the move, but O'Neill is adamant it was a career-based decision.
In a video message to fans, O'Neill says, "I wanted to tell you that for whoever I disappointed and whoever I upset for my departure from the band Kassidy, I'm deeply sorry about that. I just had to go.
"My reasons were purely artistic. It was mainly a music thing. I had to be doing different stuff at this point in my life and those five years were the best five years of my life.
"I will never forget them and will never forget all of you great people who came to the shows when we were nothing and nobody knew who we were."
O'Neill now plans to step up his solo work as Nightmare Boy.


text: I may be a little biased, but check out VML Sydney's epic Agency Xmas Card for 2012… It's called Reindeer Races, and is a huge arduino powered installation that live streams real-world races from our office here in Sydney. When you connect with Facebook, you'll be allocated a reindeer in the next available race, then battle it out with some button mashing keyboard action or use your phone as a controller for the game. Click here to give Reindeer Racing a go!


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Even with Natalie Portman on board, only Darren Aronofsky's got the chops to make a psychological thriller about the world of ballet that would interest us, and now "Black Swan" has been chosen to open the 2010 Venice International Film Festival.
"Black Swan" stars Portman and Mila Kunis as rival ballet dancers under the direction of Vincent Cassel. The cast also includes Winona Ryder, Sebastian Stan and Barbara Hershey.
Interest in this film spiked last August when a review of the script mentioned "ecstasy-induced hungry aggressive angry sex" between Portman and Kunis was cited by /Film.
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"The cast and crew of Black Swan are both excited and humbled by the festival's invitation. It is an honor to walk the great red carpet on the Lido and we are excited to premier our film to the wonderful audiences in Venice," said Aronofsky.
"What an honor and privilege it is to be selected as the opening night film," said Fox Searchlight Presidents Stephen Gilula and Nancy Utley. "We could not have asked for a better launch for Darren and 'Black Swan' than the Venice International Film Festival."
Aronofsky took home the Venice International Film Festival's Gold Lion in 2008 for his film "The Wrestler," starring Mickey Rourke.
This year's festival opens Sept. 1.


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Midwestern CD
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Here's the CD version of the new full length from Chicago, IL's Angel Eyes, entitled "Midwestern". The CD comes packaged in a 5" cardboard (recycled stock) gatefold jacket (think miniature 12" LP gatefold jacket) with a five color print job. Paintings for the album were done by Marnie Galloway and album design and layout was handled by N.Shumaker/Northern Lights Industries. Come get crunk chump!!
"In a day where metal and hardcore has an endless litany of sub-genrestagged at it left and right, Chicago, IL's Angel Eyes effortlessly and boldlydefy genre classification and simple explanation. "Midwestern", their newestcreation, is an album of moral indignation, a call to arms in a decliningeconomy. It's relatable to any of us that have struggled and fought and clawedover these past few years only to end up having to struggle harder in the end,with no end of worrying in sight. Apocalyptic in scope, "Midwestern" is a fourpart movement of brutal realism that plays over in your head long afterlistening. The sounds resonate, the lyrics and vocals disturb, and the intentionis honest and personal. There's still a comfort and hope in the unsettlingatmosphere that the album conjures up, however, because it is comforting to knowthat others feel this way and we are not alone in the desolate struggle ahead.If you combine the cathartic nature of mid-90's hardcore acts such as His HeroIs Gone and In/Humanity, with the contemporary sludge of Neurosis and theatmospheric elements of Godspeed You! Black Emperor, toss in an unhealthy,complete and utter obsession with Ennio Morricone's soundtracks to the SergioLeone spaghetti westerns of the 60's & 70's (in fact, the bands' name,"AngelEyes" is actually taken from the name of Lee Van Cleef's totally badasscharacter in "The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly"), then you're starting to get anidea of what "Midwestern" sounds like. Since playing their first show in 2003,the band has released a demo called "01" (2004, self released), a full lengthentitled "Something To Do With Death" (2005, Underground Communique), an epentitled "...And For The Roof, A Sky Full of Stars (2007, UndergroundCommunique), and a split 12" with German spazz/noise crazies A Fine Boat, ThisCoffin (2009, Concubine Records). "Midwestern" marks their second full lengthalbum and a culmination of experiences both musically and personally thatcouldn't help but explode in the violent manner captured within these songs. Itwas recorded by Greg Norman at Electrical Audio (Pelican, Russian Circles, SweetCobra) and mastered by Bob Weston at Chicago Mastering Service (Nirvana, TheJesus Lizard, Earth, Om, Jawbox), with artwork painted by Marnie Galloway and albumdesign and layout by N. Shumaker/Northern Lights Industries (The Cure, Caspian,Gifts From Enola)."


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US stocks fall after Dow's rally to 14,000
U.S. stocks fell sharply Monday, the first trading day after the Dow hit its highest level since the financial crisis.
The Dow Jones industrial average dropped as much as 143 points in afternoon trading. It was down 114 at 13,895 as of 1:15 p.m. Eastern time.
The Standard & Poor's 500 index fell 13 points to 1,499. The Nasdaq composite index lost 36 to 3,142. All three indexes were on track for their biggest one-day drops this year.
The declines followed a surge Friday that pushed the Dow over 14,000 for the first time since 2007, before the financial meltdown that routed world markets.
Friday was only the tenth time in its history that the Dow closed above 14,000. The first was in July 2007; the rest were in October of that year. The index closed Friday just 155 points shy of its record high, set that October.
The rally was powered by solid economic data, including a January jobs report that showed the labor market is strengthening gradually. A broad measure of manufacturing also rose sharply.
The Dow is up 6 percent this year. Yet Wall Street's celebratory mood was a distant memory Monday, as U.S. stocks followed European markets lower. France's CAC-40 closed down 3 percent, Germany's DAX 2.5 percent.
"It started to look like things in the market are maybe getting a little ahead of themselves, compared to some of the data we've seen," said Bill Stone, chief investment strategist at PNC Asset Management Group. He said problems in Europe are also beginning to affect U.S. markets after several quiet months.
Borrowing costs for Italy and Spain rose Monday, Stone noted, reflecting concerns among bond investors that those countries may be unable to meet their financial obligations.
"It kind of restarts some of the old worries that we've been able to ignore for quite some time," Stone said.
In New York, technology and consumer stocks led the declines. Merck & Co. was among the Dow's biggest losers, dropping 84 cents, or 2 percent, to $40.98. The pharmaceutical company said Friday that its earnings declined in the fourth quarter and 2013 might be weaker than analysts had hoped.
Cisco Systems and Boeing were the only stocks among the 30 in the Dow that rose.
Corporate earnings reports continue this week. Health insurer Humana leapt $3.60, or 5 percent, to $78.95 after its results beat Wall Street's forecasts.
Cruise operator Royal Caribbean fell after reporting a quarterly loss related to its Spanish cruise line, Pullmantur. Prices and bookings have plunged since the Spanish government imposed strict austerity measures, limiting Spaniards' ability to spend. Royal Caribbean shares dropped $1.38, or 4 percent, to $35.41.
Media company Gannett Co Inc. fell $1.05, or 5 percent, to $18.79. Gannett's earnings beat Wall Street's expectations, but the company warned that its TV ad revenue will be hurt this quarter by the absence of $5.1 million in political spending and the move of the Super Bowl from NBC to CBS.
Among other companies making big moves was network gear maker Acme Packet Inc., which surged $5.30, or 22 percent, to $29.23 after Oracle said it would acquire the company for $2.1 billion.
In Europe, political jitters about Spain and Italy pushed stocks lower. Some indexes had their worst day in months.
Concerns over Europe's debt crisis have eased since last summer, in part because of efforts by the Spanish and Italian governments to get their finances under control.
An upcoming election in Italy places some of those reforms in doubt. The Spanish government, meanwhile, is embroiled in a corruption scandal that's raising questions over the future of Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy.
The euro was trading lower at $1.3531. The yield on the 10-year Treasury note fell to 1.97 percent from 2.05 percent earlier Monday as demand for ultra-safe assets increased.
Oil prices drifted lower. Crude fell $1.54 to $96.23 a barrel in New York.
Daniel Wagner can be reached at www.twitter.com/wagnerreports