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Just last week, word broke that X-Men Origins: Wolverine director Gavin Hood had offered the lead role in Ender's Game to Hugo star Asa Butterfield. Now comes the news (via Butterfied's own Twitter feed) that he's locked in a deal for the movie. But buried within Variety's report on the casting is a mention of Harrison Ford being considered as a possible co-star.
According to the trade mag, the hunt is on for someone to play Colonel Hyrum Graff, the man in charge of training the prodigious tykes who will lead a fighting force to help mankind battle an insect-like race.
Viggo Mortensen was apparently the first choice, but he wasn't able to make a deal, so now the focus is on Ford. He's just a name in discussion right now, however – formal talks haven't kicked off yet. Plus, he may not want to tackle another big budget sci-fi adventure after Cowboys & Aliens disappointed at the box office this year.
Whoever ends up taking on the Graff role, he'll deal with Butterfield's Ender Wiggin, a talented gamer who ends up proving he's got real world tactical skill during training. We can't help thinking that Ford would make a better Mazer Rackham than a Graff - in the book, Rackham is the General who previously drove off the alien menace, and who the youngsters are being groomed to replace - but it's possible that the script rolls both roles into one, in which case, carry on Mr Hood.
With Hood writing and directing the film, it's due out here on March 29, 2013.
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CINCINNATI—Cincinnati police on Thursday called for a "security summit" of the city's businesses in the aftermath of a breach at Procter & Gamble Co. headquarters by Greenpeace activists.
Police Chief Jeffrey Blackwell said it was "a wake-up call" when activists got into P&G's downtown offices Tuesday and used zip lines to unfurl protest banners from the 12th floor to draw attention to the company's use of a palm oil supplier Greenpeace says is tied to tropical forest destruction in Indonesia.
A P&G spokeswoman said an activist posing as a businessman on the way to a meeting let the others in. She said security has been tightened since the activists' "well-planned" protest.
"We take what happened the other day very seriously," the police chief said. "Greenpeace has very talented people that do what they do all over the world. We're just fortunate that it was Greenpeace, and they didn't have nefarious intentions that had any nexus to terrorism or any other harmful act for the citizens of Cincinnati."
Blackwell said he wants to convene the meeting soon to make sure corporations and hotels have solid security plans.
In the protest, nine activists were arrested on burglary and vandalism charges. They each posted $50,000 bonds Wednesday and were released from jail. The FBI has joined the investigation, and police say more arrests are possible.
P&G spokeswoman Lisa Popyk reiterated in an interview Thursday that the company is committed to 100 percent sustainable sourcing of its palm oil by 2015, saying it is "on the same side of the issue" as Greenpeace.
Authorities were stunned that the activists were able to carry out their protest from inside a company known for stringent measures to protect both its personnel and innovations in best-selling brands, including Tide detergent and Pampers diapers.
"Our global security team is crackerjack, and they have already taken steps to better secure the area," Popyk said.
She declined to disclose the changes, and said she didn't know whether anyone had been disciplined for the security breach. She said the initial investigation indicated an activist claiming to have an appointment and dressed in business attire let in the others through another door. They carried their protest materials, including a tiger costume, in what Popyk called "inconspicuous bags."
"It was very clever and well-planned," she said.
She said P&G has surveillance cameras throughout its buildings and was still reviewing them.
In a statement after his release from jail, activist Tyler Sanville, 28, of Santa Cruz, Calif., said the group wanted to get its message out. "That Procter & Gamble is buying palm oil linked to rainforest destruction, which is destroying the habitat of endangered species like orangutans and Sumatran tigers," he said.
The protest banners targeted P&G's Head & Shoulders shampoo. Palm oil is commonly used in shampoo, cosmetics and other personal products.
David Ginsburg, president of Downtown Cincinnati Inc., said Thursday that several members of the business organization have expressed interest in reviewing security.
"Something like this happens, and it (security) gets to the front burner," Ginsburg said.
Contact the reporter at http://www.twitter.com/dansewell

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From Timothy S. Kelley, '90
The Forum is a series of noon time programs and is designed to provide law students an opportunity to meet an entertainment attorney in a small group setting. The programs are designed so that students can ask the questions they really want to ask, yet never get an opportunity to ask. Students are encouraged to ask questions about the legal issues and business concerns of developing an entertainment practice.
Hosted by Lawyers for the Creative Arts and held at the DePaul University School of Law, each program starts at noon and is held at 25 East Jackson Blvd (at Wabash) in room 801. Refreshments are provided.
The schedule for the remainder of 1998 is:
October 1: Jerry Glover of WTTW/Channel 11 will talk about representing clients in television production and broadcast.
November 5: Mark Barinholtz, a sole practitioner who represents the writer of the Dreamworks films "Mouse Hunt" and "Small Soldiers" will discuss representing screenwriters in negotiations with major motion pictures studios.
For more information, please contact Lawyers for the Creative Arts at (312)944-2787.
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Ellen Pompeo Denies Hollywood Baby Boom
Ellen Pompeo Denies Hollywood Baby Boom, but Talks Paparazzi and Poop
Ellen Pompeo may live in Tinseltown, but the mom of one — daughter Stella Ivery, 1, — hasn't allowed success or the bright lights of Hollywood to shake her sensibilities. The Grey's Anatomy star answered a few of my questions as she promotes Huggies campaign to diaper babies in need.
LilSugar: There's a big debate about whether or not it's possible for a woman to truly "have it all" — a career, a marriage, and children. What's your opinion and how do you manage?
Ellen Pompeo: I do think it's possible to have it all. However, I don't believe the definition of having it all means the same thing to everyone. Just because someone chooses not to have children doesn't mean they don't have it all. Just because a woman decides to be a stay at home mom doesn't mean she doesn't have it all. "Having it all" to me means being fulfilled and that should be determined by the individual not society. As far as managing goes. That's always a tricky question for me because I would seem a little out of touch if I didn't acknowledge the fact that I have a great job and am very lucky to be able to afford a little help. That being said I am a big fan of a strict schedule. Stella's mealtimes and sleep schedule happen at the same time every day and everything gets planned around that. Also a couple of days a week I set aside time to prep food. Veggies, brown rice...etc... so making meals takes less time and there are always things in the fridge ready to work with.
LS: On Grey's Anatomy, Meredith and Derek are having a hard time getting (and remaining) pregnant. The storyline is reflective of what a lot of couples go through. How do you feel about your character having this struggle?
EP: The infertility issue certainly is a relevant one. One of the conversations I had with Shonda was about the fact that we have an opportunity here and what do we want to do with it? It's very important to me to not ONLY portray the angst or desperation one would feel in a situation like this. I want Meredith's journey to be multifaceted and hopefully some sort of enlightenment happens along the way. What you end up seeing in the final cuts of the episodes is an entirely different story!
LS: Hollywood is experiencing another baby boom. With all the paparazzi and interest in famous families, is it difficult to raise Stella in such an environment?
EP: I don't think there's a baby boom. People have always had babies. The boom is the tabloid media's obsession with famous people's children and pregnant actresses. It is predatory and creepy. I'm a big girl and I can deal with being stalked by paparazzi — it's a very small price to pay for all the perks that come along with this life, but it's unfortunate our society is obsessed with exploiting innocent children.
LS: Fill in the blank. You know you're a mother when?
EP: You know you're a mother when you get excited about poop!
To see how you can help babies in need, read more.
LS: When people want to help children in need, they think to donate food, money and clothing, but not diapers. Is that why you got involved in this campaign?
EP: Exactly. When Huggies first approached me about becoming involved in Every Little Bottom, I was personally shocked to learn that one in three American moms struggles to provide enough diapers for their babies. This issue of diaper need has been largely unrecognized until now. We also know that unfortunately, there is a gap, and social service programs like food stamps don't cover diapers. After hearing this, I knew I had to get involved and I'm thrilled that the program has evolved to help even more families in need through an NHL partnership called Hockey for Huggies. I would encourage everyone – whether or not they are physically close to an NHL team – to go to NHL.com/Huggies to donate online, or text the name of their favorite NHL team to 501501 to help diaper a baby in need. All diapers collected during the NHL games in February and proceeds from texts and online donations through March will go towards a local social service agency within each NHL team's community, and of course to those moms and babies who are in need of diapers.


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The Grant County Braves were unable to dig out of an early hole to upset Owen County, as they fell 73-67 Feb. 5.
Braves senior Josh Blackburn set a new career high with 31 points on 9-of-13 shooting. Blackburn also was perfect from the free-throw line shooting 12-of-12.
"It's a career high, but that is not what I'm worrying about, because we still got the loss," he said.
Blackburn said that in the past four or five games that the Braves have had a slow start to the beginning of the game and that it hurt their chances against the Rebels.
"We fought hard, but on a couple of possessions we took some bad shots," Blackburn said. "We played smart, but we had some dumb plays when it was crucial."
Grant County would have a lead in the third quarter, but were unable to hold it as Owen County took a five-point lead into the final quarter and was able to pull out the win.
For coach Jim Hicks he said that the Braves are still trying to close out games after getting behind early.
"We got to do a better job late in games," he said. "We have done better here lately, but against Owen County we didn't do a good job executing late on offense with shooting."
Even though the game looked like it was being carried on the shoulders of Blackburn and Andrew Hurley, who contributed 12 points, Hicks said that it's not the case for this team every game.
"Josh is not carrying the whole load," he said. "He had a big game, but we score by committee."
That doesn't stop Hicks from complimenting the effort that Blackburn has brought to this team this season and during his four years at Grant County.
"He is a fine young man," he said "He has been a leader for us."
The Braves will return home Feb. 17 for Senior Night to celebrate the career of Blackburn, the lone senior of this year's team.
"I just look at it as another game," he said. "It doesn't say Blackburn on the jersey. It says Grant County Braves. It is special to me, but I just want to go out there and get a win."
Grant County will face Lloyd Memorial. Tip-off is set for 7:30 p.m.
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Rising production costs including fertilizers, seeds, chemicals, fuel, land and equipment as well as higher labor and capital expenditures will pressure agriculture producers' bottom lines in 2009, according to Rabobank's recently published "North American Food & Agribusiness Outlook."
"With increases ranging from 28 percent to 40 percent, it is quite obvious why input costs have become a major factor when farmers are determining what to grow each year," said Rabobank Food & Agribusiness Research and Advisory (FAR) Associate Erin FitzPatrick. "Fortunately farmers faced with these higher input costs have access to a growing number of resources to help in decision making and efficiency measures."
For example, global positioning systems, yield monitors and advanced irrigation systems are consolidating information and analyzing returns across the farm. Additionally, by incorporating historical information at the individual farm level, producers can plan their 2009 crop year field by field. "The profitability of each decision is really only one click away," said FitzPatrick, who wrote the Outlook's chapter "U.S. Crop Inputs: Implications of Changing Demand."
While technology helps mitigate risks and farmers more efficiently use crop inputs, "many producers are looking at the reality of a potential margin squeeze in 2009 because of higher production costs and volatile grain prices," said FitzPatrick.
"The greatest crop input price appreciation in 2008 was fertilizers. However, the historically cyclical industry is seeing prices will fall from the high levels of 2008," said FitzPatrick. Specifically, nitrogen and phosphate fertilizer prices will soften more than potash. Even with this reduction, some farmers will reduce or eliminate traditional fertilizer application rates. Additionally, this weaker demand, and a tighter money supply has resulted in reduced production by fertilizer companies.
Seeds and chemicals
Unlike fertilizers, seeds and chemicals offer a wide range of options and are continuously changing. Agrochemical companies recognize that seed choice is one of the first and more important decisions farmers make each season, and therefore have a disproportionate amount of research and development dollars allocated to developing new varieties. This allows major agrochemical companies to create a strong flow of new products to the markets. "Biotechnology continues to be the quickest adapted advancement in the U.S. agriculture industry from improving farm profitability," said FitzPatrick.
Rising fuel prices affect farmers' diesel expenses, but also have numerous indirect effects in terms of transportation, raw materials, and marketing costs. With crude prices essentially doubling in the first half of 2008, farmers were directly exposed to the increase through their diesel purchases. And, while "the price of crude oil came down significantly in the second half of 2008, what future prices will be is a topic that is hotly debated and anyone's guess," said FitzPatrick.
Farm real estate values have risen for the past 20 years, but the most sizable appreciation between 2004 and 2008. This has improved land owners' balance sheets; however, expanding operations by buying more land is much more costly. Additionally, cash rents have not kept pace with land values. "This divergence points toward stagnating growth in land values," said FitzPatrick.
The real bright spot for agriculture equipment companies has been in emerging markets. A weak U.S. dollar and earlier stages of consolidation have driven profits for equipment sales in China, India, Brazil and Russia. This trend has resulted in more manufacturing plants being established closer to these consumers. As a result, the U.S. farmer has a relatively smaller impact on the overall profitability of agriculture equipment manufacturers. "U.S. farmers faced with these higher prices and a year of lower profit will likely slow their enthusiasm for new equipment purchases in 2009," said FitzPatrick. Additionally, credit availability in countries like Brazil has hindered demand growth for big ticket items such as agriculture equipment.


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Car Review
2013 Lincoln MKZ: New Car Review
For those interested in a premium-level midsize sedan, the completely redesigned 2013 Lincoln MKZ is worth a look. Though not as desirable as some others in its category -- for instance, the BMW 3 Series or Cadillac CTS -- the MKZ offers a uniquely opulent design, a choice of three capable and efficient powertrains and a nice roster of upscale amenities, such as a fully retractable panoramic roof.
Most noticeable about the new MKZ is its fresh and distinctive coupe-like exterior styling. Although the signature split-wing grille remains polarizing, fans will appreciate Lincoln's latest iteration of this design. And the sedan's sweeping profile and classic character will certainly draw in those on the hunt for an automobile that exudes sophistication and prestige.
But shoppers not as interested in a status symbol may notice many of the MKZ's innovative features are also available on its popular Ford sibling, the Fusion, for thousands less. The trade-off is a Ford badge in place of the Lincoln markings.
If you're looking for a domestic midsize luxury sedan on par with BMW, Mercedes or Audi, the Lincoln MKZ isn't likely to be your first choice. But if you prefer pampering over performance, this distinctive sedan may very well appeal to you.
Interested in the 2013 Lincoln MKZ? Here's what you need to know. ...
What's New for 2013?
The Lincoln MKZ is completely redesigned for 2013.
What We Like
Plush ride; good fuel economy; an abundance of available tech/comfort features
What We Don't
Not so fun to drive; polarizing exterior styling; complicated MyLincoln Touch interface
How Much?
Fuel Economy
The new MKZ benefits from three different powertrains. The 2.0-liter turbocharged inline 4-cylinder delivers 240 horsepower and 270 lb-ft of torque and offers fuel economy of 22 miles per gallon city/33 mpg hwy in front-wheel drive and 22 mpg city/31 mpg hwy in all-wheel drive.
The more powerful 3.7-liter V6 outputs 300 hp and 277 lb-ft of torque with an Environmental Protection Agency rating of 19 mpg city/28 mpg hwy in front-wheel drive and 18 mpg city/26 mpg hwy in all-wheel drive.
The Hybrid with its 2.0-liter gas engine/electric motor combination yields a more-than-adequate 188 hp and achieves an impressive 38 mpg city/37 mpg hwy in front-wheel drive only. The hybrid's performance is considerably less than the V6 but still proves capable in most driving situations.
Options & Standard Features
The Lincoln MKZ is offered in two similar trim levels, MKZ and MKZ Hybrid. Both models, in base form, bring an impressive array of standard features and amenities, including 18-inch wheels, adaptive headlights, push-button start, cruise control, dual-zone automatic climate control, leather seats, heated power-adjustable front seats, driver seat memory and a tilt/telescoping steering wheel.
Concerning technology, MKZ and MKZ Hybrid have MyLincoln Touch interface, the SYNC voice command system, an 8-in touchscreen display and an 11-speaker stereo.
Building from the base model, there are several options packages. The bottom-rung Select Package includes auto-dimming side mirrors, a back-up camera, HD radio and wood trim on the steering wheel.
Next is the mid-range Reserve Package, which adds up-level features such as navigation, blind spot monitoring, power tilt/telescoping steering wheel and cooled front seats.
The top-tier Preferred Package builds off of the Reserve package by adding 19-in alloy wheels, heated rear seats and a THX II-certified sound system.
Off to the side is a Technology package, which includes a new lane departure system, adaptive cruise control, an automated parallel parking system and automatic headlights.
Stand-alone options include such premium amenities as a retractable panoramic moonroof, inflatable rear seat belts and upgraded multi-contour seats for the driver and front passenger.
The 2013 Lincoln MKZ includes standard front side-impact and side curtain airbags, electronic traction and stability control, blind spot monitoring, lane departure warning, collision warning, adaptive cruise control and inflatable rear seat belts.
In government crash testing the 2013 Lincoln MKZ earned five stars out of five for overall crash safety, five stars for frontal collision safety, four stars for side impact safety and four stars for rollover protection. It was also named a Top Safety Pick + by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.
Behind the Wheel
Overall, the 2013 MKZ isn't much of an enthusiast's car, but that's not necessarily a bad thing. Rather, it's more in the "comfortable ride and easy to live with" category. The MKZ's ride and handling are on par with similar models, such as the Lexus ES and Buick LaCrosse, thanks to Lincoln Drive Control, an intelligent system designed to deliver a well-balanced driving experience.
The MKZ's 2.0-liter turbo and 3.7-liter V6 are both actually quite robust, making launches from the line and highway passing enjoyable. And for those who think the MKZ Hybrid is a slouch, it's not. The Hybrid feels both confident and capable, yielding an impressive 37 mpg.
In typical Lincoln fashion, the MKZ's interior is well isolated from the outside world, making this sedan a comfortable and plush turnpike cruiser. Get the MKZ into tight turns and it will stick to the intended path. Just don't expect overly thrilling performance or dynamics anywhere close to that of its German rivals.
Other Cars to Consider
Lexus ES -- The ES may cost more than the MKZ, but it has a more luxurious interior and far better resale value.
Cadillac CTS -- The CTS is a far more engaged driver's car and has a much better interior layout than the MKZ. But the MKZ offers a hybrid model and more rear-seat legroom.
Buick Regal -- The MKZ has a more prestigious character as well as a longer list of upscale features.
Chrysler 300 -- The 300 offers more interior room and the option of a V8 engine, but the MKZ offers a high-mileage hybrid.
AutoTrader's Advice
Because the MKZ is not on the same performance tier as the Cadillac CTS, BMW 3 Series or Mercedes Benz C-Class, we wouldn't recommend it as a luxury sport-sedan choice. For this reason, the hybrid model offers the best value. It brings all the opulence, amenities and soft ride of the standard MKZ but also returns excellent fuel economy far superior to its nonhybrid rivals. We recommend adding the Reserve and Technology packages as well as the optional retractable panoramic moonroof. These options will round out the MKZ with upscale comforts and innovative safety features befitting a premium-level automobile.


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On The MoveGet sequencing where ever you are with the iPad and Nord Drum. Grab a portable MIDI Drum pad and iPad stand and you're ready for the stage.
Whether it's some classic 808 action you're after or you want to get a little bit more experimental Nord Drum can deliver, while encouraging a bit of live tweaking. Here's a diverse selection of the kind of sounds you can get.
"Playing the Nord Drum is the most fun I've had from electronic drums," says Gavin. "Playing a percussion synthesiser is so much more expressive than playing samples.…" — Gavin Harrison
"Playing the Nord Drum via a set of pads is a riot, and we can enthusiastically report that it unequivocally qualifies as an 'instrument' in every sense of the word, being responsive, dynamic and expressive.…" — Future Music


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Car Review
2014 Honda Accord: New Car Review
It's unusual for a best-selling car to play catch-up, but that's where the Honda Accord found itself last year. Once the undisputed engineering champ among midsize sedans, the Accord lost its way, held back by tepid technology and overgrown dimensions. Meanwhile, most rivals took a big step forward, making the Accord feel a shadow of its former self.
So Honda returned to the drawing board last year to recapture some of that old mojo. An all-new Accord emerged that's smaller, sleeker and packed with the cutting-edge features that used to be Honda's hallmark.
The 2014 Honda Accord sedan is 3.5 inches shorter than the last-generation model, and the coupe has shed 1.8 inches. The new sheet metal is hardly revolutionary. Whereas the outgoing Accord looked bulbous, this one looks crisp and correct. Inside, the Accord essentially remains the same size despite the tidier exterior, and its dashboard is richer than before. What's more, you no longer have to spring for the pricey EX if you want cool features, because even the mainstream LX comes standard with alloy wheels, Bluetooth, USB connectivity and dual-zone automatic climate control.
So is the Accord the midsize sedan to beat? We wouldn't go that far. There's just too much parity in this segment right now, with seemingly every automaker offering a compelling product. But the Accord has certainly caught up to the pack, and it's nice to see Honda's stalwart once again jostling for position at the front.
What's New for 2014?
Following its redesign for 2013, the Accord is unchanged for the 2014 model year.
What We Like
Plentiful standard features; roomy interior with improved materials; quieter ride; above-average continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT); capable handling
What We Don't
Base stereo only has four speakers; navigation system is only available on EX-L and above
How Much?
Fuel Economy
The Accord starts with a 2.4-liter inline 4-cylinder that makes 185 horsepower and 181 lb-ft of torque. The Sport sedan squeezes a little more power out of the same engine: 189 hp and 182 lb-ft of torque. Although a 6-speed manual transmission is offered for the first time with this engine, most Accords will have the gearless CVT.
Ordinary Accord sedans with the CVT are EPA-rated at 27 miles per gallon city/36 mpg hwy, while the slightly more aggressive nature of the Sport sedan and the 4-cylinder coupe hauls them down to 26 mpg city/35 mpg hwy. Opting for the 6-speed manual extends the downward slide to 24 mpg city/34 mpg hwy.
The optional 3.5-liter V6, offered with a new 6-speed automatic transmission or a coupe-only 6-speed manual, generates 278 hp and 252 lb-ft of torque. This is largely a carryover engine from the last Accord, but the 6-speed automatic makes a big difference in acceleration, catapulting the Accord V6 to the head of the class. It also helps return a remarkable 21 mpg city/34 mpg hwy with the automatic, though gas mileage with the manual drops to 18 mpg city/28 mpg hwy.
Standard Features & Options
The 2014 Accord sedan is offered in six trim levels: LX, Sport, EX, EX-L, EX-L V6 and Touring. The Accord coupe starts out at LX-S and can't be had in Sport or Touring, but it shares the sedan's other trims.
Honda used to punish entry-level buyers with bare-bones equipment offerings, but, starting this year, that's no longer the case. Even the base LX sedan ($22,500) includes perks such as 16-inch alloy wheels, dual-zone automatic climate control, a rearview camera, Bluetooth, USB audio connectivity, Pandora Internet radio compatibility, a 4-speaker stereo and the i-MID infotainment system with an 8-in screen.
The Sport sedan ($24,500) adds 18-in alloys, a rear deck lid spoiler, fog lights, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and a 10-way power driver seat including adjustable lumbar.
The EX sedan ($25,500), traditionally the luxurious Accord, actually isn't that much more special now, though it does feature 17-in alloys, a sunroof, a 6-speaker stereo and keyless entry with push-button ignition. Instead, it's the EX-L ($29,000) that sets itself apart with LED brake lights, HondaLink, a rearview camera, 2-position memory for the driver seat, a 4-way power passenger seat, heated front seats, leather upholstery, a touchscreen audio interface and satellite radio.
The EX-L V6 sedan ($31,000) adds the V6 engine, LED daytime running lights and a HomeLink garage door opener. The top-of-the-line Touring sedan features automatic LED headlights and adaptive cruise control.
Note that the optional navigation system with voice-recognition is available only on EX-L, EX-L V6 and Touring. Selecting it greatly increases the resolution of the i-MID screen.
In terms of feature content, the coupe-only LX-S model ($24,500) is roughly an EX sedan without the sunroof and push-button ignition. From there on out, the coupe more or less follows the sedan's equipment formula.
Trunk space in the sedan tops out at 15.8 cu-ft, a solid number for this class. The coupe falls back a bit to a 13.7 cu-ft maximum.
The Accord comes with 4-wheel anti-lock disc brakes and six airbags (front, front-side, full-length side curtain). Other available safety features include collision warning and lane departure warning systems.
In government crash tests, the latest Accord earned a 5-star overall safety rating. That rating consists of a 5-star side impact rating, a 5-star rollover rating and a 4-star frontal impact rating.
Behind the Wheel
Hardcore Honda fans were up in arms over the company's decision to replace the iconic double wishbone suspension with struts for 2013. Perhaps these good folks haven't actually driven the car. The new Accord undoubtedly handles with more poise and precision than its predecessor -- and anyway, BMW and Porsche use struts, too, so what's the big deal? The brakes remain mediocre, however, as independent testing has shown little if any progress relative to the previous model's lackluster binders. Happily, the ride is smooth and quiet on most surfaces, a marked improvement over previous Accords.
In our interior evaluation, we immediately felt an upscale vibe that was mostly absent from the previous Accord. The materials seem nicer in the current model, and there's no doubt that the standard 8-in i-MID (short for multi-information display) adds a touch of high-tech class. Despite the influx of technology, Honda's ergonomic leadership shines through in the ease of use that characterizes most controls.
The front seats are firm and highly supportive, while rear passengers in the sedan will be at least as comfortable as they were in the outgoing model's palatial back seat; in fact, rear legroom has somehow increased by an inch. The coupe's rear quarters are predictably tighter, but two adults can squeeze back there without issue for short to medium trips.
Other Cars to Consider
Ford Fusion -- The recently redesigned Ford Fusion is one of the few rivals that can give the new Accord a run for its money technologically. It doesn't hurt that the Fusion is great to drive, too.
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The answers lie in gene expression. Inside our white blood cells are genes that direct the production of proteins. They are responsible for controlling our bodies' immune responses. Other genes control inflammation throughout the body.
The study asked volunteers what made them happy. Those who responded that owning or consuming things and generally catering to their own needs and wishes had increased biological markers that promoted inflammation, which in turn increased the likelihood of developing cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular disease. These participants also had less antibody production to fight off infections.
On the other hand, the study participants that spoke of their happiness based on service to others, volunteering, having a sense of higher purpose rather than catering to their own needs, showed a lower level of inflammation and higher levels of antibody production.
To explain this phenomenon in evolutionary terms, it makes sense that to survive, our species had to learn to work for the common good, and thus give up on their individual concerns.
What I found fascinating in this study is an answer to something that had puzzled me. I had read of other research that showed the benefit of volunteering in terms of better health and even longevity — even if the volunteering is just one hour a week. I always thought it was due to the participation providing a sense of community, which benefits us psychologically. Now we know it affects our biology at the most fundamental level.
I have noticed for myself that when I have been helpful to someone, I feel good and if I could have been helpful or kind and was not, I am left with an uneasy feeling afterward.
The importance of this information is obvious: you want to stay healthy, become a more caring loving person. Even when someone is unpleasant, I think, "This person is not happy." When someone is mean or angry, I think, "This person must either be hurting or anxious or frightened." Then I am able to look for a way to help instead of retaliating or ignoring the person. Even if I decide that the best way to help is to disengage, I am left feeling altruistic.
Compassion is the feeling I try to express. I admit not always successfully, but now I will try harder because I know it will make me healthier.
Which brings me to a philosophical dilemma: If I increase my service to others in order to reduce inflammation and promote antibodies in my white blood cells, am I being selfish thinking primarily of my own welfare or will the altruistic behavior convince my genes that I am on the up and up? I leave my readers to ponder this.


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ProLaps, also stylized as Pro-Laps in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, is a sportswear and sport equipment manufacturer which appears in GTA San Andreas, GTA Liberty City Stories, GTA IV and GTA V.
In GTA San Andreas, ProLaps is available as an accessible clothing store where the player can purchase various sporting outfits and accessories. Based on the real-life clothing brand Reebok, the store's motto is "Train Hard"; on many of ProLaps' "Train Hard" billboards in GTA San Andreas, however, an "S" is spray-painted in front of the "Train", revising the slogan as "Strain Hard".
There are only two ProLaps locations in GTA San Andreas:
In GTA Liberty City Stories, the Biker gang members in a couple of missions are seen wearing t-shirts with the ProLaps logo on them and an advertising billboard for the store is in Chinatown, Portland.
In Grand Theft Auto IV, ProLaps still exists though is not interactive to the player as a store; the game's rendition of ProLaps is depicted during The Ballad of Gay Tony with an expanded product line, including fighting gloves (as seen in "Momma's Boy"), parachutes, and golf carts. Luis' fight club tee is also implied to be produced by ProLaps.
An advertisement for ProLaps appears in Franklin's trailer for Grand Theft Auto V. Its slogan is "We Run Los Santos", which might be a reference to Dunkin' Donuts' slogan "America Runs on Dunkin".
Clothing in GTA San Andreas
The range of outfits available at ProLaps stores in GTA San Andreas is as expected for a sporting outlet. The vast majority of items on sale are sports-related, including specialized accessories and attires, and uniforms for specific sporting teams based in San Andreas. Most items on offer at ProLaps are priced at a moderate-to-high amount to reflect their high-performance nature; notably, watches from ProLaps are significantly expensive and are the most pricey items in the store.
ProLaps is also the only store that offers motorcycle helmets (three types in total), all of which are listed under the "Hats" section; like other hats, the helmets are designed to be worn at all times but offer no extra protection to the player. The Pickelhaube-like "Helmut" in particular is compatible with the biker outfit set available at Victim.
- For a comprehensive list of clothing available from ProLaps in GTA San Andreas, see /Clothing in GTA San Andreas.
In the HD Universe, ProLaps is the manufacturer of the Caddy golf cart.
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- The name Prolaps is a play on the word "prolapse", meaning to fall out of place. In this case following Rockstar's long line of sexual jokes, it is referring to Rectal Prolapse which regularly occurs from weightlifters who (as the vandalized advert in San Andreas says) "S-train Hard"
- ProLap's shop attendant in GTA San Andreas is implied to be a homosexual. This is apparent based on the comments he gives the player such as, "You're welcome anytime, honey buns" or "We have a wide range of thongs, too".
"Xtreme Pro-Laps" banners found on Mount Chiliad in GTA San Andreas.
A ProLaps outlet (among other advertising) in The Triangle, GTA IV.
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|This is the article on the ninjutsu. For the episode, head to Wind Release: Rasenshuriken!.
|editWind Release: Rasenshuriken [1][2]
|Fūton: Rasenshuriken
|Literal English
|Wind Release: Spiralling Shuriken
|English anime
|Wind Style: Rasen Shuriken
|Volume #37, Naruto Chapter #339
|Naruto Shippūden Episode #87
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The Wind Release: Rasenshuriken is a shuriken-shaped variant of the Wind Release: Rasengan.
The Rasenshuriken was invented by Naruto Uzumaki shortly after he figured out the principles of the Wind Release: Rasengan. Like that technique, Naruto typically has the help of two shadow clones in the Rasenshuriken's formation: he provides the chakra, one clone helps keep the chakra contained, and the second clone adds his wind nature. Unlike the Wind Release: Rasengan, additional shape transformation is applied to the Rasenshuriken, creating four large points around the central Rasengan core, giving the appearance of a fūma shuriken. It also gives off a loud screeching noise.[3] By the time of The Last: Naruto the Movie, Naruto is able to create Rasenshuriken without aid.
The Rasenshuriken requires a great deal of chakra to perform. Naruto has been shown creating as many as three Rasenshuriken on his own before tiring out.[4] While in Sage Mode, he can create two Rasenshuriken per transformation.[5] After the second, he must re-enter Sage Mode in order to be able create additional Rasenshuriken.[6] Its four points are very sharp, enough to cut through rock[7] and disintegrate most of Pain's Human Path.[8]
After travelling a certain distance or colliding with a target that it can't slice through, the central sphere of the Rasenshuriken detonates, producing a vortex of wind in the immediate area. Within this vortex, countless microscopic wind blades are created, so many that even the Sharingan can't count them all.[9] The wind blades damage anything within the vortex on a cellular level, attacking the chakra circulatory system to such a degree that no amount of medical ninjutsu can heal it. Tsunade likens the damage to poison, and warns that if the damage is great enough, those affected by it won't be able to use jutsu again.[10]
When Naruto first starts using the Rasenshuriken there are two flaws to using it: It was prone to sporadically dissipate after being formed, forcing Naruto to use it as a melee weapon to keep it stable, thrusting the Rasenshuriken into targets in the same way that he does the standard Rasengan.[11] The Rasenshuriken causes cellular damage not only to his targets, but to the arm Naruto holds the Rasenshuriken with, though the damage isn't quite as severe.[12] It, however, poses enough risk for Tsunade to demand it never be used again.[13]
Naruto is able to overcome these flaws by learning senjutsu. By coating the Rasenshuriken in senjutsu chakra, its shape is maintained after formation, meaning that he can use it as a projectile and, as a result, that he no longer needs to worry about damaging himself. When thrown, the Rasenshuriken travels very quickly, enough to cross the crater of Chibaku Tensei in under a second.[14] Once thrown, Naruto can remotely expand the Rasenshuriken to either compensate for imprecise aim or to catch dodging targets,[15] though its speed is great enough that this is rarely necessary. He enjoys similar benefits while using Nine-Tails Chakra Mode, where he can use his chakra arms to guide the Rasenshuriken to its target while he remains at a safe distance.[16] Moreover, he can use these chakra arms in place of the usual shadow clones.[17]
Naruto eventually starts making the Rasenshuriken a template for other jutsu, just as he does with the regular Rasengan. Like the Rasengan, some of the simpler modifications he makes to the Rasenshuriken are by using multiple simultaneously or making them larger (or even smaller). In place of the Rasengan he uses for the centre of the Rasenshuriken, he can use Tailed Beast Balls or Truth-Seeking Balls that will create significantly larger explosions upon detonation. He can also apply other natures to the Rasenshuriken, as he does with the Super Tailed Beast Rasenshuriken.
- Though the technique debuted in chapter 339, Naruto used it off-panel six chapters earlier.
- Like the Rasengan, the Rasenshuriken's colour is depicted inconsistently in the series because Masashi Kishimoto has yet to decide upon a colour for the technique.[18] It is most often depicted as being a bluish-white, but different promotional and supplementary material have also shown it as red or orange with no obvious pattern.
- In Naruto Shippūden the Movie: The Will of Fire, Hiruko tries to absorb this technique, but was unable to combine the peak-levels of shape and nature transformation, like Naruto did at first. The sphere begins forming in his hand, but it becomes unstable and disperses, backfiring on him.
- In certain games, when the senjutsu version of the Rasenshuriken is thrown, it will hit and carry its target into the air before exploding. This version is referred to as the True: Wind Release: Rasenshuriken (真・風遁・螺旋手裏剣, Shin Fūton: Rasenshuriken).
- ↑ Third Databook, pages 298-299
- ↑ Fourth Databook, pages 290-291
- ↑ Naruto chapter 339, page 11
- ↑ Naruto chapter 614, pages 9-10
- ↑ Naruto chapter 433, page 1
- ↑ Naruto chapter 433, pages 1-10
- ↑ Naruto chapter 442, page 8
- ↑ Naruto chapter 432, pages 6-7
- ↑ Naruto chapter 341, page 18
- ↑ Naruto chapter 346, pages 10-14
- ↑ Naruto chapter 340, pages 5-7
- ↑ Naruto chapter 346, pages 9-12
- ↑ Naruto chapter 346, page 11
- ↑ Naruto chapter 442, pages 5-8
- ↑ Naruto chapter 432, pages 4-6
- ↑ Naruto chapter 554, page 1
- ↑ Naruto chapter 617, pages 11-12
- ↑ Second Artbook, page 15


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Artist profile
John Carter RA is best known for his abstract sculptures. His work is frequently described as being a dialogue between painting and sculpture. It consists mainly of constructed "wall-objects", often with a mathematical basis. Fully three-dimensional works have been less frequent in his output.
Carter was born in Middlesex in 1942 and studied at the Twickenham School of Art from 1958 and then at Kingston School of Art until 1963. A Leverhulme Travelling Scholarship took him to Italy, where he made his first abstract constructed works at the British School at Rome. On returning to England, Carter was engaged as an assistant to the sculptor Bryan Kneale and worked towards his first solo exhibition at Redfern Gallery, London in 1968. After winning two Arts Council Awards, a retrospective exhibition of his work was held at the Warwick Arts Trust, London in 1983. Later, Carter participated in the international show Die Ecke at Galerie Hoffmann, Friedberg, Germany, where he made his first contact with European concrete and constructive artists.
He has since exhibited widely in Europe, Japan and the USA. John Carter held a teaching position at the Chelsea College of Art and Design until his retirement from the post in 1999. He now lives and works in London, where a solo exhibition of his work was held at the Royal Academy in 2013, entitled 'John Carter RA: Between Dimensions'.
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How To Make Soft & Chewy Caramel Candies
Let's talk caramels. The candy kind. The chewy, melt-in-your-mouth, deeply sweet, and insanely addictive kind. These make some of the best gifts ever, whether the event is Christmas, a birthday, or a thank you for a favor. Or no reason at all. You probably already have the ingredients in your pantry, and if you haven't made caramels recently, you probably don't know how easy they can be. Grab a bag of sugar and your candy thermometer, folks! We're making caramels today.
Two-Step Caramels - I prefer a two-step approach to making caramels. First you cook the sugar syrup, and then you stir in the cream and melted butter. I've seen (and tried) some recipes that have you cook everything together, but I feel that the two-step process gives more reliable results.
Temperature of the Sugar Syrup - Look at enough caramel recipes, and you'll notice that there is a huge range of temperatures for cooking that initial sugar syrup, from 250°F (hardball stage) to 320°F (hard crack stage). I spoke with pastry chef extraordinaire Stella Parks of BraveTart and she confirmed my suspicion: since we're not usually cooking the syrup until it literally caramelizes (which happens at 330°F), any sugar syrup within this temperature range will make caramels.
12/20/12 Update: The more feedback I've gotten from you and the more batches I've made myself this holiday season, I believe that a higher temp for the initial sugar syrup (300-320°F) results in darker-colored and firmer caramels that are also less likely to crystalize. Cooking the sugar syrup to a lower temperature (250-275°) gives you lighter-colored and more taffy-like caramels without adding extra cream, as mentioned in the next note.
Soft vs. Firm Caramels - Stella also mentioned that she feels that the amount of cream (or other dairy) used in the recipe has more affect on the texture of the caramels than the temperature of the sugar syrup. After comparing two different caramels made with different amounts of cream, I have to agree. The recipe below makes chewy caramels that are on the firmer side. For caramels that are more taffy-like, try increasing the amount of cream by 1/4 - 1/2 cup. (Eventually, though, you'll make a caramel sauce that won't set into candies if you continue adding cream.)
Making caramels for the first time can feel pretty darn intimidating. Here's my advice: read through the entire recipe before starting, make sure you have all the right equipment, and use a reliable thermometer. Don't walk away or answer the phone while you're making the caramels — the temperature can creep along slowly and then suddenly shoot up. But if you're paying attention, then nothing will surprise you.
Now, the second time you make caramels, you'll be an old pro. In fact, this caramel-making knowledge can be a bit dangerous. The ability to whip up a batch of caramels on a whim is a power that should not be taken lightly, after all. Just promise me you'll use your power for good.
How to Make Soft Caramel Candies
Makes about 55 caramels
What You Need
1 cup
heavy cream
4 tablespoons
unsalted butter
1/4 teaspoon
1 1/2 cups
white granulated sugar
1/4 cup
corn syrup
1/4 cup
1/2 teaspoon
vanilla extract
- Equipment
8x8 baking dish (or similar size)
Parchment paper
2-quart saucepan
4-quart saucepan
Instant-read thermometer or candy thermometer
Wax paper
Prepare the caramel mold. Line an 8x8 baking dish with parchment so that excess paper hangs over the edges. Spray the parchment and the sides of the pan with nonstick spray.
Melt the butter in the cream. Over medium heat, warm the cream, butter, and salt in the 2-quart saucepan until the butter melts. Remove from heat, but keep the pan close by.
Combine the sugar, corn syrup, and water. In the larger 4-quart saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup, and water. Stir until the sugar is evenly moistened and you form a thick grainy paste. Wipe down the sides of the pan with a damp pastry brush so there are no sugar crystals above the surface of the sugar mixture. Clip the instant-read thermometer to the side of the pan so that the heat sensor is immersed in the sugar. Do not stir the sugar after this point.
Note: The large saucepan is necessary because the sugar will bubble up and triple in size when you add the cream. Do not substitute a smaller pan.
Cook the sugar syrup. Place the pot with the sugar mixture over medium to medium-high heat. Let the sugar syrup come to a boil without stirring. At first, you will see small bubbles around the edge of the pan, which will eventually move inward. Around 250°F, the sugar syrup will turn transparent and boil rapidly. Around 320°F, the syrup will darken slightly and smell caramel-like. You can proceed to the next step any time after the syrup reaches 250°F and before it reaches 325°F.
Note: If your instant-read thermometer isn't quite submerged into the sugar, you may need to tilt the pan to get an accurate reading. Simply tilt the pan by the handle until the thermometer is submerged a few inches in the sugar syrup. If the syrup hasn't reached 250°, wipe down the sides with a pastry brush again. If it has, there's no need.
Whisk in the cream and butter. Turn off the heat under the sugar syrup. Slowly pour the warm cream and butter mixture into the sugar syrup while whisking the sugar syrup gently. The sugar syrup will bubble up and triple in size. Stop whisking once all the milk and butter mixture has been added.
Heat the caramel to 245°F - 250°F. Return the pan to medium to medium-high heat. Let the caramel come to a boil without stirring. It will start off as a soft buttery yellow and eventually darken to reddish-brown caramel. Remove from heat when the caramel reaches 245°F to 250°F.
Whisk in the vanilla. Quickly whisk the vanilla into the caramel.
Pour the caramels into the mold. Immediately pour the caramels into the mold. Do not scrape the pan (there are sometimes hard burnt bits on the bottom). Knock the pan agains the counter a few times to help air bubbles work their way out.
Let the caramels set. Set the caramels somewhere out of the way to set, for at least two hours or (ideally) overnight. Once the caramels have cooled to room temperature, you can cover the pan.
Cut the caramels. When the caramels have set, lift them out of the pan by the parchment paper flaps and onto a cutting board. Cut the caramels into candies with a very sharp knife. If the caramels stick to your knife, spray your knife with nonstick cooking spray.
Wrap the caramels in wax paper. Cut squares of wax paper a little longer than your caramels. Wrap each caramel in wax paper and twist the ends closed. Caramels will keep at room temperature for about two weeks.
Recipe Notes
Softer Caramels: The softness of the caramels is mainly a result of the cream. This recipe makes fairly firm, chewy caramels. For softer, taffy-like caramels, experiment with adding an extra 1/4 cup to 1/2 cup of cream to this recipe.
Caramel Variations:
• Salted Caramels - Add two teaspoons of salt to the cream mixture at the beginning of the recipe and sprinkle the finished caramels with coarse sea salt.
• Gingerbread Caramels - Add 2 tablespoons of molasses to the sugar mixture. Add 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger, 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, and 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves along with the vanilla at the very end of cooking.
• Chocolate Caramels - Increase the amount of cream to 1 1/2 cups. Melt 10 ounces of good chocolate into the cream mixture along with the butter.
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Pearl's Temporarily Girly Room
Name: Pearl (6 months)
Location: Portland, OR
For Pearl's room I had two contrasting ideas in mind. First, we practically needed it to be a room that could potentially house a boy as well down the road. She will be sharing the room with our eventual second child and just in case we have a boy, we didn't want to repaint or do a ton of redecorating. Secondly, it is the only room in the house where I had free reign to do something girly.
I am pretty girly and was itching to add a bunch of cuteness. I settled on using artwork, DIY projects, and easily removable wall decals to get the girly feel. The room was put together on a budget and we were lucky to find a used furniture set for a small sum.
We decided on the green paint color as it is bright and fun, gender neutral, and went great with a lot of the items we had received as gifts. As an apparel designer, I am not afraid to mix color and pattern so I felt comfortable doing a room with no "color theme."
We are hoping that with a few changes here and there, this will be a versatile room as our family grows.
• Paint Color: Kiwis and Beans by Devine Color
• Bird Musician Artwork: Barking Bird Art on Etsy
• Bird Wall Decals: Love Mae Store
Thanks Kira! Readers, find Kira and Pearl at Rain or Shine.
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Lest we forget
We're hoping everybodyhas a great Memorial Day Weekend, here and throughout the country.
Picnics, skiing, camping, cycling, mountain biking, fishing, more picnics, climbing; and on TV, the Indianapolis 500, golf, and the NBA Playoffs.
In America, we have it all, and good times shine through the bad times on a weekend like this.
But let us not forget the cost of this weekend.
More than a million Americans have died in our wars so we can party on.
• The Civil War (1861-65) – 625,000 Union and Confederate combined, but all American.
• World War II (1937-45) – 405,399
• World War I (1917-18) – 116,516
• Vietnam (1955-75) – 58,516
• Korea (1950-53) – 36,516
• The Revolutionary War (1775-83) – 25,000
• 1812 (1812-15) – 20,000
• Iraq (2003-11) – 4,477
• Afghanistan (2001-present) – 1,803 and counting
• War on Terror (Afghanistan and Iraq Wars total) – 6,280
There have been lots of other actions, from the French and Indian War, the Northwest Indian Wars, the Spanish-American War, the Mexican-American War, the Seminole War, the Sioux Uprising, Somalia, Yugoslavia, the Rogue River War, and so on. And so on.
Research tells us that the first known observance of a Memorial Day-type observance was in Charleston, S. C., on May 1, 1865. During the Civil War, Union soldiers who were prisoners of war had been held at the Charleston Race Course; at least 257 Union prisoners died there and were buried in unmarked graves.
Freed slaves knew of the Union dead and decided to honor them. Together with teachers and missionaries, blacks in Charleston organized a May Day ceremony, covered by the New York Tribune and other national papers.
Years later, it came to be called the "First Decoration Day" in the North. Beforehand the freedmen had cleaned up and landscaped the burial ground, building an enclosure and an arch labeled, "Martyrs of the Race Course."
Nearly 10,000 people, mostly freed slaves, gathered on May 1 to commemorate the dead. Involved were 3,000 schoolchildren newly enrolled in freedmen's schools, mutual aid societies, Union troops, and black ministers and white northern missionaries. Most brought flowers to lay on the burial field. Today the site is used as Hampton Park.
The historian David W. Blight described the day:
"This was the first Memorial Day. What you have there is black Americans recently freed from slavery, announcing to the world with their flowers, their feet, and their songs what the (Civil) War had been about. What they basically were creating was the Independence Day of a Second American Revolution."
Nowadays on Memorial Day, Old Glory is raised briskly to the top of the staff and then solemnly lowered to the half-staff position, where it remains only until noon. It is then raised to full-staff for the remainder of the day.
The half-staff position recalls the more than one million men and women who gave their lives in service of their country. At noon their memory is raised by the living, who resolve not to let their sacrifice be in vain, but to rise up and continue the fight for liberty and justice for all.
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Here Comes Honey Boo Boo This "Toddlers & Tiaras" spinoff featuring Alana Thompson and her wacky family returns with two new episodes. 9 and 9:30 p.m. TLC
Franklin & Bash A practical joker is accused of murdering a rival prankster in this new episode of the legal dramedy. 9 p.m. TNT
Nazi Mega Weapons The premiere of this three-part documentary examines the efforts of Hitler's engineers to fortify Europe against possible Allied invasion during World War II. 10 p.m. KOCE
Futurama A new episode of the animated science-fiction spoof sends up classic Saturday morning cartoons in three separate installments. 10 p.m. Comedy Central
Wedding Island This new unscripted series follows the ministrations of a team of wedding planners on a small island off the coast of Puerto Rico. 10:01 p.m. TLC
Deal With It Average folks pull outrageous pranks while taking direction via an earpiece in this new hidden camera show. 10:30 p.m. TBS
2013 ESPYs "Mad Men's" Jon Hamm is master of ceremonies at this annual event saluting athletes from across the sports world. 6 p.m. ESPN, 9:30 p.m. ESPN
CBS This Morning Bill O'Reilly. (N) 7 a.m. KCBS
Today Martha Stewart; Danielle Bradbery performs; "Coast Guard Alaska"; Jeff Garlin. (N) 7 a.m. KNBC
KTLA Morning News (N) 7 a.m. KTLA
Good Morning America Stacy Keibler; Matt Dillon; Court Yard Hounds perform. (N) 7 a.m. KABC
Good Day L.A. (N) 7 a.m. KTTV
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The View Ross Lynch, Maia Mitchell, Grace Phipps and Garrett Clayton perform; beach fashion show; grilling. (N) 10 a.m. KABC
The Wendy Williams Show June Shannon ("Here Comes Honey Boo Boo"); Aaron Tveit. (N) 11 a.m. KTTV
The Talk Vicki Lawrence; Judy Reyes, Ana Ortiz, Dania Ramirez, Roselyn Sanchez and Edy Ganem; Fabio Viviani. (N) 1 p.m. KCBS
The Doctors What to do when animals attack; avoiding snake bites. 2 p.m. KCBS
The Dr. Oz Show Weight loss without dieting; chef Bobby Deen revamps Southern recipes. 2 p.m. KABC
Dr. Phil A husband's prescription painkiller use; a killer claims self-defense; a 25-year-old crime revealed. (N) 3 p.m. KCBS
Katie June Shannon; Rob Lowe; Robert and Cortney Novogratz give Martina McBride's music school a makeover. (N) 3 p.m. KABC
The Ellen DeGeneres Show Melissa McCarthy; Jacki Weaver. 4 p.m. KNBC
To the Contrary With Bonnie Erbé Catholics split over contraception; inmates sterilized. (N) 6:30 p.m. KVCR
Between the Lines 9 p.m. KLCS
Tavis Smiley Amy Grant. (N) 11 p.m. KOCE
Charlie Rose (N) 11 p.m. KVCR; 11:30 p.m. KOCE
The Daily Show Reza Aslan. (N) 11 p.m. Comedy Central
Chelsea Lately Jason Biggs; John Caparulo; Sarah Colonna; Ben Gleib. (N) 11 p.m. E!
Conan Noah Wyle; Ben Schwartz; Pretty Lights with Taleb Kweli. (N) 11 p.m. TBS
The Colbert Report Jerry Seinfeld. (N) 11:30 p.m. Comedy Central
The Tonight Show With Jay Leno Jane Lynch; Charlie Hunnam; Serena Ryder performs. (N) 11:34 p.m. KNBC
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COLUMBUS – One celebrated his birthday in style, while the other added two highlight-reel free kicks to his resume. No matter how you look at it, Jairo Arrieta and Federico Higuain stole the show with their respective two-goal efforts in the Crew's 4-3 victory against New England on Saturday.
And while Arrieta may have scored the winner just four minutes from time, it was Higuain's pair of gorgeous free kicks that had people talking after the Argentine rallied Columbus from a two-goal deficit to a 3-2 halftime lead.
Even head coach Robert Warzycha seemed a bit surprised by the free-kick master class considering Higuain had passed on practicing dead-ball situations earlier in the week.
"Those ridiculous free kicks, I told the guys in the locker room, 'I practice [free kicks] almost every day. You can see me doing free kicks with Justin Meram and Emilio [Renteria],'" Warzycha said. "'Federico, he's just sitting on the side not doing free kicks with us. Look at today, he went over the there and scores two.' I'm like, 'Where the heck did that guy come from?' It's amazing to have talent like this."
Fortunately for the Crew, Higuain hasn't wasted any time showcasing that talent, scoring three goals and adding two assists in his first 193 minutes while contributing to two wins and a draw.
The same goes for Arrieta, who celebrated his 29th birthday by scoring the game-winning goal in the 86th minute to push the Crew (10-8-6) to a 2-0-2 mark in their past four games.
"It was a really good day to celebrate a birthday," said the Costa Rican, who has five goals and two assists in his first eight games with the club. "It started, we were down 2-0 and we ended up winning the game. It was really good. We need it. We needed the three points. It was really important to score the goals, but it was more important for the team to get the three points."
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Those points put the Crew within four of the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference with a game in hand on D.C. United. And with exactly 10 games remaining in their hunt for a postseason berth, Warzycha knows Higuain, in particular, could be exactly Columbus need to fuel a run up the standings.
"I think – telling you the truth – I thought that we have a very good team and we needed a spark," Warzycha said. "We needed a guy who would slip the ball to somebody or need the guy to do exactly what [Higuain] did: have a free kick from over here or have a shot from distance, link the midfielders with the forwards.
"Actually, I thought we were going to get that kind of guy and he was going to be very good, but he has a lot of success. But I have to say, the guys around him have been good too."


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I believe some of the technical people would be curious and try to find out what security solutions is used for government, education, place of interest or organizations. I am one of it. * I did not use any of their machines, I saw it through Taskbar.
I am not biased for any security products, this is based on what I seen outside. Commonly either Symantec or McAfee in Singapore for business security.
Government managed hospital - Symantec Antivirus Corporate Edition
IBM Singapore - Symantec AntiVirus Corporate Edition
Institute of Technical Education Singapore - Symantec Endpoint Protection
Singapore Polytechnics (including Student's Personal Laptop if direct purchase) - Symantec Endpoint Protection
Primary and Secondary Schools (under Ministry of Education) - McAfee VirusScan Enterprise
SCDF - McAfee VirusScan Enterprise
I also seen some Microsoft and ESET security products running around SMB when I was asked to go to client sites to assist setup for presentation. So far, I have not seen any other products from other security vendors.
It would be great if you can share your findings, so all of us would know which security vendors is more popular for different areas, etc.
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Here's a list of the companies I've come across, along with their notable consumer products:
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AhnLab V3 Internet Security
Alwil Avast!
ALYac Anti Virus/Internet Security
Arcabit ArcaVir
AVG Technologies AVG Anti-Virus/Internet Security (formerly Grisoft)
Avira Antivir
Bach Khoa Bkis BKAV
Beijing Rising Anti Virus/Internet Security/PC Doctor
Bullguard AV/Internet Security
CheckPoint ZoneAlarm/AV/Internet Security (formerly Zone Labs)
Comodo Anti Virus/Internet Security
Dialogue Science Dr. Web
Emsisoft Anti-Malware/Online Armour (formerly TallEmu)
ESET NOD32/Smart Security
FilSecLab Twister
Frisk F-PROT
G Data Anti Virus/Interet Security
GFI VIPRE (formerly Sunbelt Software)
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Ikarus virus.utilities
Lavasoft Ad-Aware
K7 Anti Virus/Total Security/Ultimate Security
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Kingsoft Anti Virus
McAfee Anti Virus/Internet Security/Total Protection
Microsoft Forefront/Security Essentials
MWTI eScan
Norman Anti Virus/Security Suite
Panda Anti Virus/Cloud/Internet Security
Qihoo 360
Quick Heal Technologies QuickHeal Anti Virus/Internet Security/Total Security
Softwin BitDefender AV/Internet Security/Total Security
Sophos Anti Virus/Security Suite
SOSDG ClamAV/ClamWin
Support.Com - SUPERAntiSpyware
Symantec Norton 360/Anti Virus/Internet Security, PC Tools
Total Defense (formerly Computer Associates)
Trend Micro Anti Virus/Internet Security/Titanium
VirusBlokAda VBA32
Webroot Anti Virus
That's off the top of my head. There are probably a few others that I missed, but I'm sure others can help fill in the list.
Aryeh Goretsky
That is an interesting observation and Aryeh has shared a quite a lengthy list.
I had no idea there were so many companies or products in the market. It would probably be a complex task to define a matrix of features / functions and assess this list of products against it, and then in turn to analyze the needs of different industries against the matrix of features, and try to determine best fit.
While the risk is probably low, we may want to avoid noting individual companies that are using specific products.
If others have interest in this line of discussion, perhaps a way forward might be to ask our experts what kinds of needs / features they most often see from various clients and whether the needs from one market segement to another are really all that different?
Hi Mark
Your post broaden my thinking and ideas of posting interesting questions. Thanks
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Prevx was acquired by Webroot. I believe it is still available as a standalone product.
I don't recall hearing of UnThreat before. Off to learn more about them. Thanks!
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After letting the title slip away a year ago, San Antonio will get redemption by getting past the Miami Heat in seven games.
After nearly six months of regular-season games and three rounds of the playoffs, the NBA is right back where it was a year ago.
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When they met a year ago, it was back and forth as the Spurs won Games 1, 3 and 5 while the Heat took Games 2, 4 and 6 to reach the winner-take-all showdown.
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The NBA has not had a rematch in the finals since Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls frustrated the Utah Jazz in 1997 and 1998, denying Hall-of-Famers Karl Malone and John Stockton championships.
It seems fitting that the Heat and Spurs are back together after what went on a year ago and there were no worthy opponents to stop them in either the Eastern or Western conferences.
The Heat are 12-3 in the postseason while the Spurs are 12-6, clinching the conference title on the road against the Oklahoma City Thunder despite not having Tony Parker in the second half of Game 6.
Credit the Spurs from rebounding after what happened last June. They shook off the fact that a title got away and put together another strong season.
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The first thing you notice when you enter Badmaash, a new Indian gastropub in downtown L.A., is a giant wall covered in striped colors. Deep purples, reds, oranges, blues and black stretch from the floor all the way to the white painted ceiling. It's part of a design that reflects the owners' desire to turn the cliches and stereotypes of Indian restaurants inside out.
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"It's the little kid that runs around flipping tables and looking up skirts," said Nakul.
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Pawan also uses the restaurant's traditional tandoori oven to make chili-cheese naan ($5).
"Why not?" said Pawan.
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"We're basically just doing Indian food in a cool, casual way."
But you can still get the traditional fare with an entire section devoted to what Pawan calls "Indian wedding food," which includes butter chicken, chicken tikka masala and good ol' saag paneer.
PHOTOS: Inside Badmaash Indian gastropub
On the second floor, Nakul has posted old Bollywood posters from his great grandfather's cinema hall in Amnitsur in Punjab. He chose the cheesiest ones he could find.
The small silver cups that serve as water glasses are from Bombay and so are the Thums Up glass bottles of India's version of coke. And what would a gastropub be without dishtowel napkins? Just like at an old Bombay street cafe.
The most striking wall art is a collection of Andy Warhol-esque pictures of Ghandi, all wearing brightly colored Ray Ban Wayfarers. Nakul commissioned L.A. artist Alex Cherry to do the pictures, then added the glasses himself.
"If Gandhi were our age today, he'd totally be a hipster," said Nakul. "He's like peace, love, nonviolence, eat healthy, be good."
Badmaash is open for dinner daily at 5 p.m. and plans to add lunch service next week. The restaurant serves wine, beer and homemade yogurt lassi.
108 W. 2nd St., Los Angeles, (213) 221-7466, www.badmaashla.com.
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