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Back in 2011, William Shatner released a self-produced and self-directed a documentary in which he met up with the various actors to helm the various incarnations of "Stark Trek" over the years. Running just shy of two-hours, I said in my review of the feature, "While the intent of "The Captains" isn't always clearly realized, the side paths some of the interviews take are reason enough to warrant a viewing. The complete program is a bit too ambitious and could have used some more judicious editing and even for Trek fans, repeated viewings aren't really foreseeable." For me the big point of contention was it failed to live up to the potential, citing specifically Shatner's one-on-one with Leonard Nimoy in 'Mind Meld." Well, lo and behold, Shatner revisits "The Captains" with an all-new miniseries release, "The Captains Close Up." Whereas, "The Captains" attempted to cover not only every actor to play a Star Trek captain and to a lesser degree the impact of "Star Trek" in general, "The Captains Close Up" devotes roughly 30 minutes to each of the five major actors to play a Trek captain including Patrick Stewart, Avery Brooks, Kate Mulgrew, Scott Bakula, and yes, Shatner himself. It might sound strange given Shatner is the interviewer, but it works and it works well.
Viewed chronologically, each episode builds on the next, given that each subsequent actor to be given the daunting task of helming a "Star Trek" series would inevitably be compared to his or her predecessor. The very fact that the first episode focuses on Shatner and works as well as it does sets the tone admirably for the remaining four episodes. Shatner is less grandiose in the interview format, revealing a more personal side at times, but using the Shatner persona at times to press interview subjects to open up themselves, when it might be easier to try and move to the next question. Narrowing the focus also changes the perception of each subject that in "The Captains" may have left some viewers with an unfairly skewed perspective, namely in how Avery Brooks was presented as more of a musically obsessed kook and Kate Mulgrew as somewhat hostile. Mulgrew in particular, becomes one of the most fascinating subjects with the hostility we seen in "The Captains" merely being her way to show Shatner she won't be pushed around, before giving a very candid take on not just her groundbreaking performance as the first female lead in a Trek series to her life at large.
"The Captains Close Up" also takes the time to let those close to the subjects add their own insight and provide an outside take on how being a captain forever affected these people. For those who have already viewed "The Captains," "The Captains Close Up" should be mandatory viewing and for those who haven't, its predecessor should be skipped entirely. Naturally there is a deal of repeated footage and yes, some of the best segments with each actor were shown in "The Captains" already (Patrick Stewart becoming an impromptu therapist for a completely unguarded Shatner easily remains my favorite moment), but the whole world view nature of this companion piece makes it an invaluable piece of insight into "Star Trek" history. If this weren't enough, "The Captains Close Up" transcends its source material and serves as a solidly produced series of interviews with a diverse group of actors who all owe pop culture for their most iconic roles, as well as one more reminder that William Shatner is truly a one-of-a-kind force that we may never see the likes of again.
The 1.78:1 anamorphic widescreen transfer is acceptable for a documentary project. Long and medium shots suffer from some noticeable compression issues and soft detail. Close-ups are much richer and consistent, while colors vary from setting to setting, with a few areas where moiré patterns become a distraction to the eye.
The Audio
The Dolby Digital English 5.1 audio track is overkill for the dialogue driven production. It's a front loaded affair, albeit a balanced and distortion free one. English SDH subtitles are included.
The Extras
The extras consist of some additional b-roll interview footage.
Final Thoughts
Whether you've seen "The Captains" or not, "The Captains Close Up" is not just merely mandatory viewing for "Star Trek" fans but also for those who want to know what makes actors tick. William Shatner does a tremendous job of getting his subjects to open up and playing to their strengths in the interview process. Highly Recommended.


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Charlie Sheen says he wants a raise to come back to the CBS show "Two and a Half Men."
The troubled star appeared on dueling morning show interviews Monday to continue an attack on CBS and producers of his hit sitcom for shutting down the show because of his off-set behavior. Both ABC's "Good Morning America" and NBC's "Today" show featured him in their first half hours.
NBC interviewer Jeff Rossenappeared startled when Sheen said he wanted to be paid $3 million an episode to return to the show. He's reportedly paid $1.8 million an episode now, one of the highest-paid actors on television.
"You want a raise?" Rossen asked.
Replied Sheen: "Yeah, look what they put me through."

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Short Medium Hairstyles Wavy - 3 Most Fascinating Hairstyles For Medium Hair That Make You Glamorous
One thing common in short and long hair is that they involve heavy maintenance. Medium length hair, on the contrary, has a greater sense of flexibility and ease, which is, in fact, the reason why most women prefer having medium length hair. Here are some fascinating hairstyles for medium hair that will not only make you appear glamorous, but are also very easy to create.
1. Layered Midi
The face-framing long layers are so much in fashion today. You can just get layers cut and blow dry them whenever you want a simple yet attractive appearance. You may ask your stylist to begin them at the nose-level at the front and provide enough layers at the back for a bouncy movement.
2. Bouncy Waves, Side-swept
This look is sophisticated and tousled and perfect for females with fine hair. A larger amount of hair is styled on the left side, and the remaining hair around jaw giving a bouncy look. It is great for those who do not have much hair. But just make sure that you do not chop too many layers as it can make your look limp.
3. Blowout
If you are bored of your regular hairstyle, then this can be your perfect way to style different and look appealing. It is an excellent hairstyle for medium hair that falls somewhere between your shoulders and collarbone. It does not possess much weight, and you just have to blow out curls to get that flirty look. Your flip looks natural and enviable because of the length where it sits.
You can style up these hairstyles on a daily basis, whether you are going to a workplace or for an evening walk. These hairstyles work well even if you wish to hang out with friends or want to look trendy, but keep it decent. But if you are going out for a party, then the look must definitely be more glamorous and attractive. So check out some cool party hairstyles for medium length hair.
Hairstyles for medium hair for a party
1. Glam Waves
Are you crazy about wavy hairstyles donned by some of our leading Hollywood stars? Then just buy a set of hot rollers and even you can have that sensual look. Wrap three-inch sections of hair around the rollers and allow them to sit for a while. Now take out the rollers and brush your hair outwards. Apply a gentle mist of hairspray to complete the party look.
2. Wispy Bangs and Topknot
Medium length hair surely has pieces that precisely don't fit in a knot or ponytail. So let them stay the way they want to be and you just tie the remaining hair. The messiness and looseness of the left out hair is what makes it so cool. It is a modern hairstyle that you can festoon with beautiful accessories.
These are five-minute hairstyles for medium hair that you can adopt to look stunningly beautiful and gorgeous without investing too much time.


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Marvel Super Hero Squad: Comic Combat puts the artist's pen in players' hands, enabling them to draw directly into the game world and determine the fate of the Squaddies.
For the first time ever, players will use the uDraw stylus to command Captain America, Thor, Iron Man and seven other Marvel Super Heroes in the battle against Doctor Doom and his evil cohorts. The uDraw GameTablet allows players to direct attacks, wield weapons and build barricades in the Marvel Super Hero Squad universe. Players can even shake the uDraw GameTablet to create an in-game earthquake!
Marvel Super Hero Squad: Comic Combat also features a distinctive cel-shaded comic book art style that brings the characters to life, as well as a variety of challenging new stages, including The Helicarrier, Baxter Building, The Vault and Sanctum Sanctorum.
Also known as: uDraw Marvel Super Hero Squad: Comic Combat
Release Region: United States
Release Date: November 15, 2011
Publisher: THQ
Also available on: Xbox 360, PlayStation 3
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From Resolution to Reality: Inspiration & Ideas for Getting Organized
Was one of your 2012 resolutions to get more organized? Have you made much headway? If you answered yes, then rock on - you're one up on me. If not, don't worry — its still early, just choose one project in an area of your home life that needs attention and dive in — you know you'll be happy you did. To help get us all geared up, 10 posts from the past week, full of ideas and inspiration:
1. Out of the Closet: How To Make a Rope Wrapped Hanging Clothes Bar
2. Ultra Organized Living Rooms from Our House Tours
3. Storage Wars: Put Away or Display?
4. Streamlined & Organized: Medicine Cabinet Necessities
5. Fresh Start: How To Organize Your Personal Library
6. All In the Family: Storing Data As a Family
7. Make Your Own: Manly Accessory Organization
8. Making a (Side) Entrance: Organized Mudrooms
9. A Professional Organizer + Mom Shares Tips For Kids' Closets
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Area theaters screen 'One Night Stand'
Theater buffs will get a chance to go behind the Broadway curtain at "One Night Stand: Creating a Play in a Day," a unique one-night event broadcast to movie theaters nationwide on Wednesday, Jan. 30.
This closed-circuit film follows some of New York's top actors, including Cheyenne Jackson ("30 Rock," "Glee"), Jesse Tyler Ferguson ("Modern Family") and Rachel Dratch ("Saturday Night Live"), as well as teams of writers, composers and directors as they are given 24 hours to write, cast, compose, rehearse and perform four short musicals.
At the end of the 24 hours, the musicals make their opening, and closing, night at New York City's Gramercy Theatre. The film also will present exclusive behind-the-scenes footage and interviews with the stars of "One Night Stand" as they share intimate stories of life on Broadway.
"One Night Stand" is being presented Wednesday, Jan. 30, at 7:30 p.m. at the Connecticut Post 14, Milford; the North Haven 12, North Haven; and the Danbury 16, Danbury. For more information, including ticket prices at each venue, visit www.FathomEvents.com.


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Extremely Idaho
Idaho is serene in so many ways. The long vistas and astonishing mountains can take your breath away. But sometimes you just want a different kind of breathtaking experience. The kind that leaves you gasping for breath and makes your heart pound. Sometimes you just want something a little more extreme.
On Outdoor Idaho's Extremely Idaho we take you to the edges of Idaho and your own courage. It's not about doing something crazy; it's about doing something that challenges your own boundaries.


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All-American Rejects to Release 'Kids in the Street' Album in Spring 2012
The new All-American Rejects album that singer Tyson Ritter claims can "save" listeners is going to be called 'Kids in the Street.' The title was revealed in a new YouTube video (via Idolator) today.
The album will be released in spring 2012, with a more specific release date yet to be nailed down. The new clip is cinematic in nature and features shots from the lives of band members and various kids, with a new song playing over the action.
As the video ends, a link is shown promoting the group's new Tumblr page Burn Both Ends, a site that invites listeners to "submit your favorite moments in life. Paintings, photos, videos, interpretive dances, whatever expresses who you are, will do. Show us anything you can that captures a moment in your life or reflection on your life."
Ritter previously said that 'Kids in the Street' is more personal than the band's earlier albums. "Everything on this record happened, and so it's sort of this crazy autobiographical picture, and I'm just really excited about it," he said. "It's tough to put into words when something that defines your existence is getting ready to be sent out into the world."
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September 2006 Ingredient Round-Up - Fruits, Nuts, and Vegetables
New ingredients from fruits, nuts and vegetables are featured in this month's Ingredient Round-Up.
Oniony brown
A new product is available to add rich brown color and savory flavor to soups and sauces. Caramelized Onion was developed to satisfy customer needs for clean labeling as 100 percent onion, and it may be listed on an ingredient statement as "caramelized onion juice concentrate."
D.D. Williamson; Louisville, Ky.
800-227-2635; www.ddwilliamson.com
Fruit and berry replacements
Jammy and Fruity SensoryEffects can reduce the cost of baked goods that contain blueberries or other berries and fruit pieces. They mimic real fruit visually and provide intense flavor, color and aroma, offering an excellent alternative to increasingly expensive fruits. Available off the shelf or customized with various flavors, sizes, aromas, colors and textures, they offer consistent quality and are not subject to seasonality. They are shelf stable and contain no trans fat.
Loders Croklaan; Channahon, Ill.
800-621-4710; www.croklaan.com
Trio of vegetable and herb blends
Three new ethnic flavor profiles – Asian, Latin and Mediterranean – join the GardenFrost purees, part of the vendor's Softfrozen vegetable and herb purees that bring fresh vegetable flavor to formulations. The three new flavors make formulating easier for these ethnic tastes. GardenFrost purees thaw four times faster than traditional hard-frozen purees, are easily handled (scoopable even when frozen), stay fresh for two years under frozen conditions and are versatile. These are part of a very broad selection of vegetable purees.
Gilroy Foods/ConAgra Foods; Omaha, Neb.
402-595-5783; www.conagrafoodingredients.com
Fruit acid and pH
Chefs from around the world use a variety of fruit juices to help stabilize low-acid foods, such as soups, meat entrees and sauces. Fruit acid also can assist in tenderizing meats, inhibiting bacteria and generally enhancing the flavors of most foods. In addition to being a great fruit and flavor, apple and other fruit concentrates can help with these functional attributes of finished food products. The sourness of green apples comes from malic acid, which offers a smooth, lingering tartness.
Tree Top; Seelah, Wash.
800-367-6571; www.treetop.com
Just add almonds
Rapidly changing health trends, new dietary guidelines and regulations and fickle consumer demand all can take the fun out of updating product formulas. Almond Advantage is available to developers to spark creativity and add value to their latest and greatest creations. The value-added effect of almonds is clear. According to recent research, most consumers find that almonds add interest and appeal to foods and would pay more for a product with almonds.
Almond Board of California; Modesto, Calif.
209-549-8262; www.almondsarein.com
The real (blue) thing
Today's health-conscious consumers want real, cultivated blueberries in blueberry identified products. Research shows they are willing to pay 30 percent more for products containing real blueberries. These berries rank at the top in antioxidants (which have beneficial effects on eyesight, memory and other aspects of aging) when compared to nearly 40 other fruits and vegetables. They contain a range of vitamins and minerals, are a good source of fiber, contain virtually no fat and are low in sodium.
U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council; Folsom, Calif.
916-983-0111; www.blueberry.org
Citrus is nutritional
Citrus Nutritionals are 100 percent juice concepts created with citrus flavors and other ingredients to flavor and fortify beverages and food products for specific target groups and/or health concerns. Consumers already are familiar with the health benefits of citrus products. These products also can mask any undesirable flavor notes associated with vitamins and other added ingredients.
Danisco USA; New Century, Kan.
800-255-6837; www.danisco.com
Roasted sweet corn
Roasted sweet corn is available in IQF and freeze-dried forms. Corn's rich texture and sweet flavor have made it one of America's favoriate vegetabhles. It also provides many nutrients, including fiber, folate, vitamin C, thiamin (vitamin B1) and others. This garden-fresh sweet corn is bright yellow with slightly blackened edges, has a slightly smoky flavor and is available year-round.
Van Drunen Farms; Momence, Ill.
815-472-3100; www.vandrunenfarms.com
Sweet and healthy
A premium cranberry product, sweetened dried cranberries, now has been enhanced with cranberry seed oil (a superb source of antioxidants, vitamin E and omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids). Omega-3 fortified sweetened dried cranberries provide approximately 240 mg of omega-3 fatty acids per 1/3 cup serving. The health-promoting characteristics of omega fatty acids are well known, and the addition of omega-3 to the already popular snack further boosts its healthy appeal.
Decas Cranberry Products; Wareham, Mass.
508-295-0147; www.decascranberry.com
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May 11, 2012
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., – Michelle Jenije has added yet another honor to her incredible senior campaign with the Florida State track & field team.
Atlantic Coast Conference commissioner John Swofford announced Friday that the Tallahassee native has been selected as the league's indoor track Scholar-Athlete of the Year. The honor completes an indoor double for the recent graduate with a degree in international affairs. Jenije was selected the ACC Indoor Field Performer of the Year on the strength of her silver medal triple jump performance at the 2012 NCAA Indoor Championship meet in March.
"Michelle is an incredibly deserving winner of this award," Florida State coach Bob Braman said. "She was an NCAA runner-up and is one of the top scholar-athletes in the country. It's extremely prideful to see her win an ACC championship (outdoor triple jump) and then win the Scholar-Athlete award.
"For us to continue to win that award is incredibly important to our program."
A standout in the classroom throughout her career, Jenije graduated with a 3.733 grade point average and hopes to one day become a diplomatic ambassador.
She has certainly represented the Seminoles well on the track, especially during her final year of eligibility. She won the triple jump in two of five meets indoors, and never finished worse than second. After a runner-up finish at the ACC Indoor Championship – on a jump-off – Jenije responded with an all-time best mark of 13.54m (44-5.25) at the NCAA Indoor Championship meet in Nampa, Idaho. Jenije has extended that success during the current outdoor season, winning all four meets she has entered, including the Texas and Florida Relays, as well as her first ACC Outdoor title.
Jenije is the third consecutive Seminole to claim ACC Scholar-Athlete of the Year honors for indoor track, coincidentally following two-time winner Kimberly Williams (2011, 2010), who is the most decorated triple jumper in ACC and NCAA history. She is also one of three current Seminoles on the track & field team to collect Scholar-Athlete of the Year honors, joining distance standouts Hannah Brooks and Jennifer Dunn, who have won the last two awards in women's cross country.
Florida State's cross country and track & field programs have been exceptionally well-represented in the ACC Scholar-Athlete of the Year program, which was launched during the 2007-08 academic year. In all, Seminole women have grabbed eight of 14 awards, while FSU men have five times.
A three-time All-ACC Academic honoree, Jenije was one of 12 FSU women selected to the squad, which requires athletes to have posted a minimum 3.0 grade point average over the previous semester and maintained a 3.0 cumulative average throughout their careers. In addition to Jenije, Hannah Brooks, Lauren Giffin, Linden Hall, Jessica Parry, Marecia Pemberton, Jande Pierce, Colleen Quigley, Kayleigh Tyerman, Chelsea Whalen, Amanda Winslow and Aubree Worden were also selected to the All-ACC Academic team.
Gonzalo Barroilhet, the winner of the ACC Indoor pole vault title, was the lone representative from the men's team. Barroilhet, who graduated with his MBA in April, is just the second Florida State athlete to earn All-ACC Academic honors five times. Ironically, the only other Seminole to manage that feat was 2011 graduate and football captain Ochuko Jenije, who is Michelle's brother.
All-ACC Academic Seminoles
Gonzalo Barroilhet GS MBA
Hannah Brooks GS Sports Psychology
Lauren Giffin GS History
Linden Hall Fr. Dietetics
Michelle Jenije Sr. International Affairs
Jessica Parry Jr. Exercise Science
Marecia Pemberton Jr. Psychology
Jande Pierce Fr. Political Science
Colleen Quigley Fr. Dietetics
Kayleigh Tyerman Jr. Psychology
Chelsea Whalen So. Sport Management
Amanda Winslow Jr. Sport Management
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Perhaps we should see the unfolding Climate Destabilization challenge, heralded by heat waves, droughts, floods and extreme storms in evolutionary terms. Since we're pushing the limits of Earth by behaving as we've evolved to do, to overproduce for example, it seems we will only survive if we take charge of the evolution process itself. I see two or three arenas requiring human mastery of our own evolution.
1. We must develop the social skills and institutions to manage our own population, to get it at a sustainable level. The longer we delay, the lower the ultimate population will have to be, as meanwhile we keep destroying Earth's carrying capacity.
2. We coevolved with fire. The history of civilization is one of our increasing mastery of fire. but, as David Orr says in When in Doubt...
If we humans want to hang around for a while we will have to quickly "disinvent fire" or else we'll fry.
I'm just beginning to understand the magnitude of the evolutionary challenge for us to live without constantly depending on fire.
3. We also coevolved with memes. It might be possible to achieve sustainability without achieving control of those memeplexes which control us, such as religions, but I don't give us the edge.
Were we only facing once such challenge, our odds would be better. As it is we have to do some serious reinvention of ourselves.
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Thank you for your post, you bring up some very interesting ideas and I would like to address them.
The first issue is the ultimate carrying capacity of the earth. The damage we humans are doing is by and large fully reversible. If all humans were to disappear, the earth would rebound very quickly. A good example are ocean fisheries. Right now, many of them are in a state of collapse. Several regions, most notably the North Atlantic and the North Pacific, are being rebuilt. When fully healed, they will be able to provide a sustainable catch 3 to 4 times higher than presently available.
As far as climate change is concerned, it is a serious problem, but not insurmountable. At many times in the past, the temperature and CO2 levels on this planet were far higher than they are today. In fact, we are 2,000 years into a cooling trend. What is the optimum temperature for the planet? That is a difficult question, and no one knows the answer...if there even is one.
The best way to keep the population in check is to increase the stability of populations in unstable regions in the world. Countries that have stability have much lower birth rates than unstable countries, as evidenced by Europe, the US, and Japan. We are more stable now than we were 20 years ago, but we still have a long path until population trends reverse themselves and we start to go down. I suspect it will happen sometime in the next century, but it's an open question that no one knows the answer to.
The second issue, the claim that we need to 'disinvent' fire, is not one that can be easily addressed as it is unnecessarily vague. What do you mean by 'fire'? Do you mean it literally? Stop using coal, oil, natural gas, electricity, geothermal, and solar power? All of those items constitute fire. To 'disinvent' fire according to this definition it would mean to abandon it, and presumably return to a primitive lifestyle. I suspect you mean we need to massively curtail our dependence on fossil fuels to handle our energy needs. We are already making strong progress in this area, especially when you look at the advances in solar and geothermal power, two forms of 'fire' that are already present, and will remain present regardless of how much we utilize them. By using current technology to its fullest and developing more energy efficient technologies for the future, we will be able to make buildings that produce most if not all of the power they consume, which will take their carbon footprint very close to zero.
As far as third issue of memes is concerned, I think we are already abandoning memes at a faster rate than they are being invented. Look at the spread of secularism in the world. Most of the people in the west who say they 'believe' in God do not even go to church. Their children will have even less attachment to God and religion. Science, technology, the rise and spread of the Internet...all of these are hastening the decline of memes in general and religion specifically. Yes, some memes spread much faster because of the Internet, but overall logic and reason are spreading at an even faster rate. As people can communicate faster and better, ignorance is dispelled, and traditional memes become unstable. New memes will have to be constructed on the foundation of our current level of knowledge, and those memes will only survive if our knowledge base does not expand and contradict them.
You brought up three interesting points, two of which I think we are on the cusp of winning, and the third is still too vague for me to address. Thanks for the food for thought.
Carl, you said
...the ultimate carrying capacity of the earth. The damage we humans are doing is by and large fully reversible.
I'd like to see your sources for that claim, as it contradicts what I know about how carrying capacity operates. There are many cases where early populations deforested their environment with "permanent" loss of soil and change in the water table, where permanent means that damage continues till today. When species become extinct, permanent productivity changes occur in that food web. Niches go unfilled or are taken by less efficient species.
All humans aren't about to instantly vanish, short of a devastating pandemic, but even were that to occur it would take tens of thousands of years for natural systems to fully rebound.
While it's true that temperature and CO2 levels have been higher in the past, these events were associated with mass extinction. It takes natural cycles tens of thousand of years to reverse the changes which we've forced in a few centuries. "Fully reversible" has to be understood in the context of the needs of our descendents, who can't wait tens of thousands of years.
We're 2,000 years into a cooling trend? Where did you get that? You seriously think the average temperature of the Earth is cooling? It's my understanding that, absent human intervention, the interglacial we've been enjoying would already be ending, that we've interrupted the natural return to another glaciation. Peter D. Ward says that the output from a single CFC factory would be sufficient to stop reglaciation.
Yes by fire I meant combustion. I don't see how solar power or geothermal count as fire, unless you count the energy used to create their infrastructure. Presumably we could get that energy, which has been from fossil fuel use, with greener sources.
You think we're making strong progress in curtailing our dependence of fossil fuel. Perhaps we're improving the fraction derived from noncarbon sources, but I don't call it strong progress when you compare the incremental advances to what's needed in order to avoid ecological disaster.
The National Energy Policy Institute provides this chart of historical and projected energy sources
I wish I could share your optimism that logic and reason are spreading at a faster rate than destructive memes. To me it feels like too little too late, especially as our collective attention span declines and public discourse seems to devolve into sound bites.
I appreciate your thoughtful reply.
Ruth, may I share, with attribution, your statement with my family and friends on Facebook? They need to read and think about this with your information and understanding. You are connecting the dots.
Ruth, Powerfully stated! I add that the church's role in issues of contraceptive use, family planning, abortion, and woman's right to control her own body, is ludicrous, outrageous and barbaric. It is 13th century theology without desire to come into the 21st century reality. Religion should be challenged, head on, and made to look as irresponsible as it is. This is not a value statement about religion, it is a value statement about life and survival, and flourishing of humanity and the planet.
I guess make a wish equates with pray for it.
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ASUS ENGTX465 Review
When the GF100 architecture was originally announced at Nvidia's GPU Technology Conference in November of last year, one of the promises was that the architecture was scalable. Due to its modular design, you can take away GPU clusters to scale the performance down to fill out the product line. Looks good on paper right? Of course it does! So far the GTX 480 is a card scaled down to 480 CUDA cores (down from the original 512) with the GTX 470 coming in at 448 and now the GTX 465 that comes to market with 352. To get to 352 CUDA cores you have to do more than pull a single GPU cluster that houses 128 CUDA cores in four steaming multiprocessors. You have to pull an additional streaming multiprocessor that holds 32 CUDA cores to drop you down to the magic number. With a modular design, you can do that in order to position a card into a specific performance band. Hence we now have the GTX 465.
The DirectX 11 video card market has been pretty well saturated with everything from the top of the line cards, all the way down to the discrete card for OEM use. Just about every price and performance point has been covered by ATI with scant few openings left to capitalize on. One such gap was the area between the HD 5830 and HD 5850 that was left wide open, both on price and on performance. This is where the GTX465 is supposed to earn its keep. Priced at $279, the pricing point is covered so all that is left is the question of how will it perform? Well lets find out.
Closer Look:
The packaging of the ENGTX465 from ASUS looks much like that which housed the ENGTX285 TOP card I looked at a while back,with a medieval knight perched upon a large stallion on a stormy night. The green background of course subliminally lets you know this is an Nvidia-based card. The front panel highlights some of the features of this card such as the 1GB of GDDR5 memory, Direct X 11 support, Nvidia PhysX capabilities and that this card is ready for overclocking via Voltage Tweak technology. The rear panel lists the features of this card, recommended system requirements and the inclusion of several Nvidia specific applications, Design Garage and the Supersonic Sled demo.
Inside the box you have a black box with the ASUS logo embossed on it. This is more aesthetically pleasing than seeing just a plain cardboard box. Opening up the inner packaging you have the ENGTX465 and the accessory bundle segregated in three compartments. To the right you have the connectivity hardware, front and center is the software, manual and underneath the ENGTX465.
The bundled accessories that come with this card includes the manual and software disk that has the latest driver at the time of the cards build that fully supports the GTX 465, two applications from Nvidia (Supersonic Sled and Design Garage) and ASUS Smart Doctor software you can use to implement your voltage tweaking. For hardware accessories you get a DVI to dsub adapter, DVI to HDMI adapter and a dual 4 pin molex to PCIe power adapter to bring in the additional juice to the card
Let's see how this scaled down version of the GF100 architecture performs.


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Car Deals
Luxury SUV Deals: December 2012
Shoppers looking for a luxury SUV will find several great deals this month. That's because upscale automakers are engaged in a tight race for the luxury brand sales crown - and that translates into great luxury SUV deals for buyers. We've listed some of the top deals below on several of our favorite high-end SUVs.
Acura MDX
Several deals are available on the Acura MDX in December. For lease shoppers, the automaker is offering its 2012 MDX for 36 months at $449 per month after $1,999 at lease signing- a figure that jumps to $3,499 for a 2013 model. As one of the few luxury automakers with a zero-down lease, Acura is also offering monthly payments from $490 with nothing down on a 2012 model or $530 with nothing down on a 2013. Shoppers interested in financing an MDX will also get a good deal in December, with interest rates as low as 0.9 percent for up to 60 months.
The midsize BMW X5 is available with finance and lease offers in December. On nearly all models, BMW is offering qualified buyers interest rates as low as 3.29 percent for up to 36 months. Shoppers who would prefer to lease can get a 39-month term with rates starting from just $499 per month on the base-level X5 xDrive35i. Unfortunately, using that offer requires a steep down payment of $4,224 at lease signing. The X5 xDrive35d starts at $549 per month with a similar down payment, while the V8-powered xDrive50i starts at $679 per month.
Infiniti FX
While there aren't any purchase deals on the midsize Infiniti FX this month, the brand has several lease offers on the SUV. For shoppers interested in a rear-wheel drive 2013 FX37, Infiniti is offering payments from $429 for 39 months after $4,299 at lease signing. That offer jumps only $10 for an all-wheel drive model, making the all-weather FX37 AWD a practical choice - and a good deal - for buyers in cold climates. For driving enthusiasts, the sporty FX50 starts at $679 per month for 39 months after $4,499 at lease signing. That model, which boasts 390 horsepower, is only available with all-wheel drive.
Land Rover Range Rover
With an all-new Range Rover just a few weeks away, Land Rover is offering a rare deal on the current model. The luxury brand says shoppers interested in a 2012 Range Rover HSE or Range Rover Supercharged can finance one with 0.9 percent interest for up to 36 months. While that still makes the $80,000-plus SUV an expensive proposition, it means buyers taking advantage of the offer won't pay much interest on remaining models. Not surprisingly, it's the best deal in the Range Rover lineup: both the Range Rover Evoque and Range Rover Sport start at 1.99 percent interest.
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Mercedes GL-Class
The recently updated, full-size Mercedes GL-Class is available with some of December's top luxury SUV deals. For shoppers looking to finance the SUV, Mercedes is offering interest rates as low as 2.49 percent for up to 36 months. While that deal's short term may disappoint some buyers, it's a rare deal for Mercedes on the popular GL-Class. Lease shoppers can also get a good rate, as Mercedes is offering payments as low as $699 for 36 months - a great rate, but one that requires a whopping $6,493 down at lease signing.
What it means to you: If you're shopping for a luxury SUV, December might be the right time to make a choice as many automakers are pushing hard for more sales at year's end.


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Berneeda V. DeSanto, 91, of Stroudsburg, died on Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2013, in Pleasant Valley Manor Nursing Home, Snydersville. She was the widow of Joseph P. DeSanto, who died in 1992.
Born in Stroudsburg, she was a daughter of the late Adam and Eva (Lapinsky) Tamulis. Berneeda was a lifelong resident of the Stroudsburg area. In her early years, she worked at the former Nu-Maid Hosiery Mill of Stroudsburg and then married Joe and raised six children together.
Berneeda was a very active member of St. Luke's Catholic Church of Stroudsburg, where she was one of the original founding members of the Koffee Klatch of the church and also worked the Summer Festival for many years in the plant and quilting booth.
Berneeda is survived by three sons: Mark DeSanto and his wife, Barbara, of Reeders; Peter and his wife, Jean Louise DeSanto, of Kresgeville; and Roy and his wife, Brenda DeSanto, of Stroudsburg; three daughters: Amy and her husband, Peter Humanick, of Walnutport; Susan and Wane Pierce of Boyertown; and Joan Davidge of Stroudsburg; and 17 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by six brothers and sisters.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 15, at Joseph J. Pula Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 23 N. Ninth St., Stroudsburg. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 16, at St. Luke's Catholic Church, Main Street, Stroudsburg, with the Rev. Thomas D. McLaughlin as celebrant. Burial will be at Laurelwood Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to VNA, 502 VNA Road, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 or St. Jude's, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
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Berneeda V. DeSanto
Berneeda V. DeSanto, 91, of Stroudsburg, died on Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2013, in Pleasant Valley Manor Nursing Home, Snydersville. She was the widow of Joseph P. DeSanto, who died in 1992.


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It's just a prize, right? Maybe so, but the Nobel Prizes have a way of sparking ferocious debate about whether the winners were worthy or whether the judges' decisions were politically biased.
Prize founder Alfred Nobel gave only vague instructions on how to select winners, leaving wide room for interpretation by the prize committees in Stockholm and Oslo.
Ahead of this year's prize announcements, which begin Monday with the medicine award, here's a look at some of the most controversial winners since the first Nobel Prizes were handed out in 1901:
In hindsight few would question the rightfulness of honoring Carl von Ossietzky, a German...


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Terps coach Edsall poised for return to UConn
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — As much as Maryland coach Randy Edsall would like to pretend otherwise, the matchup between the Terrapins and Connecticut this Saturday isn't just another game.
It couldn't be, given Edsall's 12-year tenure as the Connecticut head coach before he abruptly left to take the job at Maryland after the 2010 season.
Edsall got his first head coaching job at Connecticut in 1999. He took the program from the Football Championship Subdivision level to the Football Bowl Subdivision as a member of the Big East.
He was the school's all-time leader in wins (74) and games coached (144).
Although UConn beat Maryland last year at Byrd Stadium, this will be Edsall's first trip back to East Hartford's Renscheler Field. His list of priorities begins with helping the Terrapins improve to 3-0 for the first time since 2001.
"I have a lot of great memories of Rentchler Field and coaching there and a lot of good game splayed there and good fan support," Edsall said Tuesday. "But you've got to put that behind you because the attention and the focus need to be on preparing this week and playing the best game we can in a hostile environment."
Maryland will be playing its first road game of the season after two lopsided victories at home against Florida International (43-10) and Old Dominion (47-10). The Terrapins can expect to be surrounded by a home crowd more energetic than usual because of the circumstances surrounding Edsall's departure.
Edsall coached the Huskies in their 48-20 loss to Oklahoma in the 2010 Fiesta Bowl. Afterward, he flew to Maryland for a job interview rather than returning home with his team. Many of the players learned of his departure through the news media. Edsall wasn't able to meet with all the players personally to explain his decision, but did talk to most of the players on a conference call.
Edsall said last year that he regretted how he handled the situation. He expects he'll hear plenty about it while on the Maryland sideline during the game.
"Anytime you go on the road, they're going to boo you and they're not gonna like you," Edsall said. "I wouldn't expect anything different. I'm sure there will be some people — maybe my golf buddies — that might cheer for us."
Connecticut coach Paul Pasqualoni expects Edsall to receive a mixed reaction upon his return.
"Some people probably really appreciated the years and the work that Randy put in here," Pasqualoni said. "I'm sure that there's that population out there. There are other people that are probably still a little upset in the way things sorted out in the end."
UConn senior defensive end Jesse Joseph expects the Huskies (1-1) to use Edsall's return as motivation.
"There's some guys on the team who feel like, because it's Edsall, we need to come out as high as we can, more focused more violent than ever before," Joseph said. "And that could be a good thing. We could always use that. Some people do use that. I could use that, and that's something that you'll definitely see on the field."
Maryland's players have been made aware of what to expect from the crowd. But they have their own reasons for wanting to win, and it's got nothing to do with their head coach.
"We're rolling right now and we just want to keep it going," linebacker Matt Robinson said. "We've just got to go out there and do what we've been doing."
AP Sports Writer Pat Eaton-Robb in Connecticut contributed to this report.


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PS Blog EU writes:
"Hi everyone! I hope that you are all as excited as we are after E3 for the rapidly approaching launch of PlayStation 4. Duly, we thought this would be the ideal time to take a look back at the history of PlayStation."
Would much rather have a sale on newer games. PS1 games are relatively cheap anyway, but I only ever consider buying newer games off the store when they're on sale because of the ridiculous pricing.
i love ps1 but seriously why pay for its games when you can emulate them on the PC all free?


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10 Rap Album Covers That Use Religious Imagery
Nothing religious is off limits in hip-hop. Rappers have done everything from incorporating Bible scriptures in their verses to comparing themselves to higher powers. With Kanye West's Yeezus and J Cole's Born Sinner both dropping on June 18, religious overtones continue to be a consistent theme. Click through to see which artists have used godlike imagery in their artwork.


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Utilities urge customers to put safety first, as line workers and other critical personnel form "virtual army" to restore power
National weather forecasters' most dire predictions edged closer Monday morning, as Hurricane Sandy strengthened and neared landfall in the Mid-Atlantic, with hundreds of thousands of Americans fleeing to higher ground. The Edison Electric Institute - the association of U.S. shareholder-owned electric companies - and its member companies have been coordinating with federal and local government officials and have strongly urged customers to put safety first, with utility line workers and other frontline personnel staged in key locations, prepared to respond once conditions are safe.
"EEI is working with the federal government, including FEMA and the Department of Energy and first responders, to coordinate response," said EEI Senior Vice President Brian Wolff. "EEI's member companies in Sandy's path have mobilized thousands of storm and field personnel, and have called upon extra workers and resources from all across the country and as far away as Canada and Mexico, through the industry's mutual assistance network. We strongly urge customers to put safety first, (and) prepare for the possibility of extended outages due to the enormity of Hurricane Sandy, which is on track to become a megastorm, just as predicted."
Federal and state officials warned that due to the slow-moving nature of Hurricane Sandy - estimated at more than 1,000 miles across moving at about 15 mph - could take two or more days to clear an area, delaying much of the damage assessment necessary before power restoration efforts could begin. The storm surge - in excess of 12 feet in some areas - could leave one out of every six Americans in the storm's path without power.
Forecasters predict winds of 30 to 50 miles per hour - sustained for up to 48 hours - with gusts of 75 to 90 miles per hour. The combination of steady high winds and rain-drenched soil make trees more susceptible to falling, which can wreak havoc on power lines and other electrical equipment.
The hurricane-force winds also are spinning up the surf, producing 20-foot waves off the Mid-Atlantic coastline, and a massive 41-foot wave, which has been recorded near Cape Hatteras. Heavy surf and large waves also are predicted for areas of the Great Lakes if Sandy turns northwest as expected.
President Obama signed emergency declarations for New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Rhode Island and the District of Columbia, allowing these states and the nation's capital to request federal funds in advance to help pay their massive recovery costs. As many as 10 states along the eastern seaboard, including Virginia, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, North Carolina, Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York and Connecticut, as well as Washington, D.C., themselves declared states of emergency before Sandy hit land.
As of Sunday evening, airlines had cancelled more than 6,000 flights, and New York, Pennsylvania and the District of Columbia announced public transit systems would be shut down. Amtrak cancelled service in the northeast.
The federal government is closed, along with school systems up and down the eastern seaboard. Washington, D.C., and New York City has shut down their subway systems and the New York Stock Exchange also is closed due to Hurricane Sandy - the first time the N.Y.S.E. has closed trading for weather reasons since 1985.
TheEEI Storm Center site continues to be updated with safety tips, links to customers' own electricity providers' outage centers, real-time information and updates on storm preparation and restoration progress. EEI also encourages utility customers to follow EEI's social media sites Twitter and Facebook.
Just as the power companies prepare for severe weather and the possibility of power outages, EEI wants to remind power customers of the importance of preparing for storms and other emergency situations. Be safe, be informed.
If a severe storm is approaching:
Visit your local electric company's web site for the latest updates and guidance on how to prepare for storms.
Create a written emergency preparedness and action plan for your family and/or business.
Decide where to go if you're at home, school, work, outdoors, or in a car when a hurricane or tropical storm threaten. Update these plans every school year and as places of employment and residence change.
Identify two places where you and your family members can meet if you are separated: one outside your home and another outside your neighborhood.
If you live in a hurricane evacuation zone:
Make an evacuation plan if you live in an area vulnerable to storm surge or flooding.
Identify the evacuation route you will use if you are told to evacuate.
Research alternate routes, if possible.
Have current paper (hard-copy) maps on hand. (Don't rely only on smartphones and mobile devices, as cellular networks may be down in your area during a storm.)
Fill your gas tank before the storm. Power outages can shut down gas stations.
Have your emergency outage kit stocked and readily available.
Obtain emergency supplies in advance of a storm.
Test emergency equipment such as generators and flashlights.
Include at least a three-day supply of water (a gallon per person per day) and non-perishable food.
In advance of a severe storm, visit an ATM to ensure you have extra cash on hand, fill prescriptions, and bring in loose objects from outside.
If a severe storm does hit your area:
Stay in a secure room and away from windows. Remain indoors.
Monitor weather bulletins on a battery-powered radio.
If your power goes out, report your outage immediately to your local electric company. Don't rely on your neighbors to report your outage.
Follow all directions and orders from local officials, and leave immediately if instructed to do so.
Explore EEI's website to find out:
What to do in case of a power outage; and
How to stay safe in the event of a hurricane,flash flood or winter storm.
For more hurricane safety and preparation tips, visit the National Hurricane Survival Initiative.
Severe Weather and Reliability
In addition to customer safety, the electric power industry's top priority is to provide a reliable supply of on-demand power. Discover how the industry responds to outages caused by severe weather:
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With the "Dog Days of Summer" upon us and the end of Summer in sight, it is time to turn our thoughts to back-to-school plans, for those of us with school age kids. For microwave professionals, there are numerous conferences on the Fall schedule for our educational benefit. At MWJ, we are deep into planning for the annual European Microwave Week, which takes places in Manchester, UK on October 9th to 14th. This event features three distinct yet complimentary conferences with the Integrated Circuit (EuMIC), Microwave (EuMC) and Radar (EuRAD) conferences. In addition, MWJ along with EuMA, have organized a one day conference focused on Defence and Security.
The 2011 Defence and Security Forum will take place on Wednesday, October 12th. The morning sessions will focus on the "Safety and Security" track, followed by a "Lunch and Learn" hosted by Strategy Analytics. The afternoon sessions will focus on the challenges and solutions of modern radar and EW systems with a panel session featuring industry experts. The event wraps-up with the popular "Executive Forum" and networking reception. Sponsors of this event include Agilent, Rohde & Schwarz, RFMD and Triquint. There are still a very limited number of sponsorships remaining, so contact your MWJ sales representative if you would like more information.
The September issue of MWJ serves as the EuMW show issue again this year. This issue provides readers with a snapshot look at the conference and exhibition along with the usual assortment of technical features, news, products and analysis. For advertisers, it provides bonus distribution in the delegate bags and on the exhibition floor for added exposure. The deadline to book ad space is August 15th.
I will be attending the IEEE EMC event, along with Editor Pat Hindle next week. In addition to EuMW in October, MWJ staffers can be found at the COMSOL conference (Boston), AMTA (Denver) and 4G World (Chicago). We look forward to seeing you in class.
In the meantime, enjoy the rest of your summer.
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Ruben Amaro Jr. has reminded us plenty of times this season that there is no giant pit of loose bills at Citizens Bank Park where he can do the Scrooge McDuck backstroke during his lunch hour. He operates in the real world, where there are payroll budgets and spending limits, kind of like you and your beer money, only with a lot more zeros. Which brings us to an old adage that will be very much in play once spring training starts: at some point, the guys getting paid will have to earn their money.
We bring this up in relation to the Phillies' bullpen, which sometime this week -- perhaps today -- will receive what might be its lone addition of the 2009-10 offseason in the form of veteran righthander Danys Baez. Even if the Phillies do add another arm - and I'd be surprised if they don't - it is pretty clear that any drastic improvement over a mediocre 2009 campaign will have to come internally. Baez could prove to be a solid addition - in fact, as we'll detail later, RAJ and Co. seem to have made the best out of a bad situation - but you'd have to be Anthony Robbins to expect the 32-year-old Cuban to equal the 2.52 ERA and 9.4 K/9 posted by Chan Ho Park1, whom he is effectively replacing and who was the Phillies' top target to fill the role that Baez now inherits. The Phillies had hoped to ease some pressure on the back end of the bullpen by signing one of the bigger names on the market. But two of those "names" - the Braves' Rafael Soriano and the Rockies' Rafael Betancourt - accepted arbitration, and two others signed contracts with more generous clubs (again, more on that below). Park, meanwhile, will apparently look for either more money or a better opportunity to start from somebody else. Which leaves the Phillies with Baez and whatever January bargain that I suspect they will be able to land closer to spring training.
In other words, it leaves them needing to receive production out of Brad Lidge, J.C. Romero and Ryan Madson that is more commesurate with the combined $20 million in salary that they will be making. In an ideal world, the Phillies would have been able to land somebody like Soriano or lefty Mike Gonzalez, a dynamic arm with top-shelf stuff that could replaceany one of their top three relievers should they falter. But any team operating under a hard budget number will find it difficult to fit four back-of-the-bullpen salaries into a $140 million payroll. Which means two things: 1) Settling for a low-risk, decent-reward guy like Baez, who last year posted a 4.02 ERA in his first year back from elbow surgery but once-upon-a-time was a solid closer who saved 71 games in 2004-05; and 2) Counting on your incumbents to improve.
Counting on a closer who posted a 7.21 ERA and blew 11 saves and a lefty set-up man who is coming off of elbow surgery might not be an ideal situation for a team that ranked in the middle of the pack in bullpen ERA last season, but given the contracts doled out to relievers this offseason, it was the smartest. Signing Fernando Rodney to a two-year, $11 million deal or Brandon Lyon to a three-year, $15 million deal not only carried the risk of backfiring this season, but of limiting their ability to add another arm at the trade deadline or next offseason.
1. Now is probably a good time to pause and honor the year that was the Chan Ho Park era. Favorite Chan Ho Park moment? It came in spring training, near the end of a heated battle between the Park, the Pride of South Korea, and J.A. Happ, the Pride of Spring Valley, Ill., J.A. Happ. Since signing with the Phillies in the offseason, Park had made little secret of his desire to start, even making the competition a matter of national pride, saying all of his fans in Korea could follow him easier when they knew when, exactly, he would be pitching. But toward the end of spring training, it looked like J.A. Happ was going to win the fifth spot in the rotation. So, one afternoon, a reporter asked Park how he would react if the Phillies chose to go with Happ. Park turned serious.
"I don't know, let's see," he said, his tone of voice eerily reminiscent to the way John Hinkley's would have sounded had a reporter asked him how he would react if Jodie Foster spurned his advances. "Wait, wait, wait. . .Sometimes, I'm crazy."
So when Charlie Manuel named Park the starter a short time later, you couldn't help but think he did so partly out of concerns for his personal safety. Turns out, Park just has a dry - or, depending on your perspective, odd - sense of humor that occasionally gets Lost in Translation. And when he lost his job in the rotation in mid-May, he proceded to become an integral part of the bullpen.
So, who is Danys Baez? And why might he have been better option than Lyon or Rodney?
First, throw Lyon out of the equation. The Phillies had interest in him, but the righthander's three-year deal with the Astros has been universally panned. Regardless of how well he might have fit in Philly, his eventual pricetag was a whopper that any team would have been wise to reject.
Now, let's take a look at Baez's overall numbers from last season compared with Rodney's:
Rodney: 1.467 WHIP, 4.40 ERA, 1.0 HR/9, 4.9 BB/9, 7.3 SO/9, 75.2 IP, 73 APP
Baez: 1.130 WHIP, 4.02 ERA, 1.0 HR/9, 2.8 BB/9, 5.0 SO/9, 71.2 IP, 59 APP
Now, let's take a look at their numbers in save situations:
Rodney: 39 G, .221 BAA, .308 OBP, .658 OPS, 2.79 ERA
Baez: 17G, .185 BAA, .254 OBP, .588 OPS, 3.45 ERA
So Rodney brings with him a bigger arm and more closing experience. Baez, meanwhile, allowed far fewer walks, hits and - overall - earned runs. Both have excellent groundball rates. Rodney has a better recent track record, having thrown at least 40 innings in each of the last five seasons, while Baez struggled mightily in 2007 (6.44 ERA) and then missed all of 2008 with elbow surgery.
Baez has plenty of caveats. He pitched on back-to-back days just five times last season, allowing two runs in 5.1 innings in those appearances (Park pitched on back-to-back days five times in 37 apeparances). Lefties have a career .272 AVG, .352 OBP and .766 OPS against him (.248 AVG, .707 OPS in 2009), compared with .213/.300/.641 from righties. He allowed at least one run in 20 of his 59 appearances (Rodney allowed at least one run in 22 of 79 appearances; Park allowed at least one run in 10 of 37 appearances)
His home/away splits in 2009 were drastic:
Home: 1.73 ERA, .196 avg, .236 OBP, .268 SLG, .504 OPS
Away: 7.20 ERA, .257 avg, .358 OBP, .442 SLG, .801 OPS
And in his one appearance at Citizens Bank Park last season, he allowed a three-run home run to Ryan Howard and finished being charged with one earned run in two thirds of an inning.
Some other things to consider that are open for interpretation:
- Baez was used by the Orioles mostly in multiple innings and pre-8th innings for the first four months of the season, but over the last two months, after George Sherrill was traded to the Dodgers, was used largely as a set-up man in the eighth inning. In his last 20 appearances, mostly as a set-up man, he posted a 3.32 ERA, .214 BAA, .273 OBP, .573 OPS.
- Baez allowed five runs while recording just one out at Florida on June 23. Take that outing out of the equation and his road ERA is 5.86
- Baez allowed 11 runs in 13.2 innings against the Red Sox, Yankees and Phillies last season. Seven of those runs were allowed on the road.
- Baez turned 32 on Sept. 10. Rodney turns 33 in March.
- From 2001-06, in the six seasons prior to his 2007 elbow surgery, Baez posted a 3.79 ERA, 1.315 WHIP, 0.8 HR/9, 3.7 BB/8 and 7.1 SO/9.


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Pat Burke's Gallery
|Copper Country News editor Pat Burke shared these atmospheric images from her visit to the Arboretum in 2002. What a great picture of magma ridge reflected on Ayer Lake. Black-and-White photography is less and less common; thanks for sending these, Pat!
|And here's an interesting view of the historic Picketpost House, Col. Thompson's home for the first few years after this Arboretum was founded.
|The windmill pictured here appears nearly as tall as the eucalyptus trees at right. The Windmill was donated to the Arboretum by residents of Globe, and reassembled near the Drove's Shed as part of the Australian exhibits here.


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ETSU pounced on the Osprey pitching in the late innings of game one, starting with an RBI triple from Briana Knight (Brier, Wash.) in the fifth. Knight would give the Lady Bucs the 2-0 advantage, scoring on a sacrifice fly from Jessie Hackworth (
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Brittany Lehrschall (Leland, N.C.) took a one-hit shutout through four innings in game two, before UNF rallied with three hits in the fifth, scoring the game's only run. Caitlin Miller posted the first hit of the inning, roping a double to right center. Miller would score the game winner on a double by Randalyn Rogers.
ETSU totaled five hits in the nightcap, getting a pair from Gaynord, who blasted her team-leading sixth double of the season. Zyskowski also added two base knocks, going 2-for-3 on the game.
Lehrschall dropped to 3-5 in the loss, while UNF's Kelli Pitts threw all seven innings to up her record to 6-3.
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WARNING: The Google Maps tool/mashup/app that you are about to read about is extremely cool. Please be seated and clear time from your schedule before proceeding. :) It also seems to only be viewable in Firefox presently..
Wikimapia is a new project created by Alexandre Koriakine and Evgeniy Saveliev aimed at "describing the whole planet earth". They have created an excellent way to accomplish this goal. Using a mixture of Google Maps satellite imagery, a "wiki" editing mechanism and tagging, Wikimapia lets anyone add or edit a description for any place on earth (without registering). It also provides a new, unique way of browsing Google Maps satellite images. Here are some examples:
Egypt pyramids:
Male, the capital of Maldives:
Wikimapia presents itself in a multilingual fashion with interface controls available in English, Russian, French, Spanish, Italian, German, Chinese, Japanese, Korean and Portuguese languages! Honestly, screen captures from this site don't do it justice.. Get in and have a play and you'll realize the full potential and how nice and easy it is to use. This one gets the "awesome" label from Google Maps Mania for top notch interface, great idea, and concept stikiness. The only thing lacking is the Internet Explorer interoperability.


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angry birds?
Samsung warms up smartphone operated oven
And it's over to Samsung for the latest in kitchen kit for lazy-arse cooks: a smartphone-controlled, app-operated oven. The Zipel MC368GAAW5A combi oven sports bactericidal ceramic plates that cook your grub with good old-fashioned heat rather than than vitamin-zapping microwaves - though if you like your food cooked nuclear …
Smartphone Oven
I'm waiting for a smartphone that overheats enough to cook food...
Re: Smartphone Oven
I'm waiting for any "smart" kitchen equipment that's smart enough to order the food from the shop, sign for delivery, put everything away in the cupboards, freezer and fridge, unpack the stuff it needs for a meal, prepare the raw ingredients, place it all in suitable cooking containers, put the containers into the oven, cook everything perfectly, put it onto plates, serve it at the table, tell me it's ready, wait for me to finish eating, clear the table, clean up afterwards and switch off the lights.
Oh wait, I already have one of those: it's called the "takeaway".
Really, the bit where you just shove it in the reactor core, push a button and nuke it for three minutes, is the least taxing, so going to the expense of buying an oven that does little more than let you push its buttons remotely with a smartphone, is frankly a bit silly.
Forget the housewife
The 160 recipes will probably be some variation of kimchi.
Not good enough
A Wifi controlled Fridge + Oven would make so much more sense.
Leave food chilling in the morning, have it nicely oven cooked by dinner time.
Why can't someone come up with this.
Ovens for as long as I've been alive
(since the mid 1980s) have featured timer clocks. Set the temperature, the cooking time, and the time you want it done, and your lovely dinner will be awaiting when you get back.
That is, assuming you don't forget to put the food in the oven, as my mother doesn't like you reminding her she did once (or twice, or...).
Not died for the lack of a "chilling" part to this arrangement yet (unless it's a baking hot day or the oven isn't cold when you start, your food is unlikely to go off in the several hours before it gets cooked...)
Re: Ovens for as long as I've been alive
Have you tried baking fish e.g salmon? I guarantee it won't be tasting that great after sitting 8+ hours at room temperature.
Poultry can also be a great environment... There's good reason any food hygiene book will tell you not to leave food unrefrigerated for over 2 hours. Four hours is pushing it, 8 and you're seriously into food poisoning territory.
But good luck with your arrangement. I however will wait for my oven/fridge. Take care serving any not so hardy guests though.
"vitamin-zapping microwaves"
NY Times article debunks that bullshit
the link
is all written in facking foreign!
Brilliant, actually
As someone who does a fair bit of cooking, this would be a great idea. I typically don't need recipes read to me by my phone (usually just turn on Netflix and watch something while I'm cooking). Being able to start/stop the oven from random parts of the house, as I need to, would be good. Of course, one of the key things about going in person to start/stop the oven is looking at what's inside. WIthout a camera...well...
Almost there
Now, if only they could make some sort of digiorno-pizza-dispensing magazine... I'll drink to that!
Like the iPhone on the image...
I think it would be much more useful if someone invented (or told me about) something that stopped pans boiling over.
My oven, released in 1969, can do everything this can. You've got to think ahead and pre-fill it anyway, why not think ahead and set the retro clock while you're at it?
better app
I have a similar app that books a restaurant, which has an oven, staff and food at the ready. much more powerful :D
fire special
How long before this is on the news with a house on fire?
what's that awful smell?
Sorry wrong number!
Your oven rang. Dinner is on the ceiling
What the hell's wrong with my food? It's a DDoD
Anonymous has initiated a distributed denial of dinner against your cooker's IP address.
What the hell's wrong with my food?
Ah, shouldda put the date I wanted it cooked in DDMMYY format.
Ah, shoudda put in 120 minutes at 369C, not 360 minutes at 120C
Just add a script to send a voice mail to the indian for a chicken dansak and pilau rice delivered.
Can I root the oven too?
I consider myself a lover of tech stuff
But this is at the point where it becomes *less* convenient to use the stuff.
If I'm preparing a meal, I'm already going to be *in the kitchen* - surely it's easier to walk the 1-2 metres over to the oven and press a couple of buttons? Rather than try to find where I left the phone (probably not in the kitchen, but given that there are recipes on the app I'll give them the benefit of the doubt there), then I'll have to wash all the crap off my hands that they're inevitably covered in by this point, navigate through menus to the correct function, and hope that everything works properly (can you tell I'm a Fandroid?). It just seems like a massive kerfuffle.
I'd rather just mash my fingers against the front of the oven, twist some knobs, cover the whole thing in flour and not really give a shit.
Re: I consider myself a lover of tech stuff
Surely it has manual control as well- it's adding to a conventional oven, shouldn't be taking away.
I've been wanting something like this for years but not been able to afford money or time to implement. My oven takes a while to pre-heat; it'd be nice when heading home with supermarket pizza to have the oven hot and ready when I arrive. You can't use a timer for this because you don't know in advance when you're getting back or even if you're going to go to the shop to buy a pizza.


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I finally passed 11G New Features exam to upgrade my 10G OCP and now the new target is becoming Managing Oracle on Linux Certified Expert. I will write a blog post about my opinions and my approach to Oracle Certification when I find time, but now, what I want to write is, a problem I faced during my tests for the exam.
When I was testing to start oracle (ASM Database Listener and dbconsole together) as a service during the server boot , my ASM instance was always failing with the error
"ORA-29701: unable to connect to Cluster Manager"
ASM needs CSS daemons to start before it starts, no matter the sequence was right( like below) ASM wasn't starting because CSS daemons wasn't starting in time.
service startup sequence
init.cssd start
dbora start
init.cssd run
On Metalink this problem listed as Bug 3458327 . As explained on Metalink Note Id: 264235.1 the workaround is changing the location of the line in which CSS daemon start (which is probably at the bottom of inittab) to between run levels rc2.d and rc3.d to make it ready for use of ASM instance like below,
l0:0:wait:/etc/rc.d/rc 0
l1:1:wait:/etc/rc.d/rc 1
l2:2:wait:/etc/rc.d/rc 2
h1:35:respawn:/etc/init.t/init.cssd run >/dev/null 2>&1 </dev/null
l3:3:wait:/etc/rc.d/rc 3
l4:4:wait:/etc/rc.d/rc 4
l5:5:wait:/etc/rc.d/rc 5
l6:6:wait:/etc/rc.d/rc 6
Another option is to change your service script to sleep for 120 sec (thanks Martin for correction) but I prefer the one on the top.
Tests are done on 220.127.116.11 running on Oracle EL5


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During a season expected to be filled with plenty of adjustments and growing pains, the Miami Hurricanes will be without one of their top incoming freshmen.
Miami basketball coach Jim Larrañaga announced Wednesday that guard Deandre Burnett will likely miss this season and have to redshirt after severely injuring his left wrist in practice on Sunday.
Burnett, a former standout at Miami Carol City High School and a Parade All-American, had 16 points and 22 minutes in Miami's 84-55 exhibition win over Florida Tech last week.
The loss of the 6-foot-2, 191-pound Burnett, whom Larrañaga compared to Heat guard Norris Cole and Bobcats guard Kemba Walker, leaves Miami with just nine scholarship players on its roster.
"The thing [Burnett] does is he can score," Larrañaga said. "He shoots 3's, he drives, he makes free throws. He's probably in the top five guys that I've ever coached in terms of how much he wants to be in the gym working on his game. Whenever you have guys that are that committed, they're very successful."
During his senior year of high school, Burnett was third in the nation scoring, averaging 37 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists per game.
Larrañaga said at this point, there's no date set for surgery on Burnett's injured wrist.
"He really needs to have a plan in place for what he's going to be able to do and not be able to do for the next several months," Larrañaga said.
The reigning ACC champion Hurricanes open the season Friday night at the BankUnited Center against St. Francis Brooklyn.


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WEEE Directive
Although Omron Industrial Automation products are out of the scope of the WEEE directive, Omron is actively preparing for the requirements of this directive not only across Europe but globally too.
WEEE - Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (2002/96/EC)
The purpose of this Directive is, the prevention of waste electrical and electronic equipment, and in addition, the reuse, recycling and other forms of recovery of such wastes so as to reduce the disposal of waste. It also seeks to improve the environmental performance of all operators involved in the life cycle of electrical and electronic equipment, e.g. producers, distributors and consumers and in particular those operators directly involved in the treatment of waste electrical and electronic equipment.
Action by Omron
Omron has been developing products with a view to ensure that they are easy to recycle and do not introduce hazardous materials into the environment. Omron will cooperate at local country level with the development of the procedures and organisations to deliver the infrastructure for the collection, recycling and disposal of waste electrical and electronic equipment products. Each Member Country is developing these practices in an independent way to suit the local infrastructure.


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What Is Atrial Fibrillation?
About 2.7 million Americans have afib, a type of heart disease.
Atrial fibrillation is a common form of heart disease, and the most common cause of irregular heart rhythms that start in the upper chambers of the heart (the atria).
The term fibrillation refers to a fluttering, disorganized type of heartbeat, also known as heart flutter or atrial flutter.
"Atrial fibrillation tops the list of abnormalities that can occur in the heart's normal rhythm," says Douglas C. Westveer, MD, chief of cardiovascular disease at Beaumont Hospital in Troy, Mich.
According to the American Heart Association, about 2.7 million Americans have atrial fibrillation, or afib.
"Even more alarming, the incidence of atrial fibrillation is increasing and may reach epidemic proportions as more baby boomers enter older age groups," notes Dr. Westveer.
What Causes Atrial Fibrillation?
Your heart has four chambers inside of it: a left and right ventricle, and a left and right atruim (plural: atria).
Normally, an electrical signal from the sinus node in the right atrium starts the heartbeat.
The electrical impulse then travels to the left atrium and down to the two ventricles, causing the heart muscles to contract.
In most people, this sequence occurs about 60 to 100 times a minute, creating a regular heartbeat.
But in atrial fibrillation, electrical signals begin in other parts of the two atria (or in nearby veins), creating an irregular storm of electrical signals.
The heart rate can then be as rapid as 400 to 600 beats a minute, explains John Miller, MD, an electrophysiologist at Indiana University Health in Indianapolis.
These electrical impulses are all trying to cause the ventricles to beat, Dr. Miller explains.
The heart's switching station, called the atrioventricular node, protects the ventricles from some of the extra impulses, but it can't stop them all, and the ventricles begin to beat and quiver wildly, which causes atrial fibrillation.
And because the ventricles aren't beating properly, blood isn't pumped out of the heart effectively, and it may collect inside the heart, where it can form blood clots.
Complications of Atrial Fibrillation
The two main complications of atrial fibrillation are blood clots and congestive heart failure.
Blood clots occur because blood that is not moving normally tends to clot.
Heart failure occurs because the heart isn't beating effectively and gradually gets weaker and weaker.
Heart failure symptoms such as fatigue, shortness of breath, and fluid retention can develop over time as atrial fibrillation makes the heart work harder and grow weaker.
Stroke and Atrial Fibrillation
Another major risk for people with afib is stroke, and more than 70 percent of people with afib who have a stroke will die because of a stroke, according to the National Stroke Association.
With afib, your atria are quivering instead of beating regularly and don't have the power to move all blood into the ventricles.
As a result, blood can pool in the atria, allowing clots to form.
A stroke can occur when a blood clot leaves the heart and gets lodged in an artery inside the brain.
About 15 percent of all strokes happen in people with atrial fibrillation.
Your risk for stroke is greater if you have one or more of these risk factors for stroke:
- Congestive heart failure
- High blood pressure
- Age older than 75 years
- Diabetes
- Prior stroke
Gender also factors in: Even though more men than women are diagnosed with atrial fibrillation, more women have strokes.
If you have risk factors for stroke, your doctor may put you on a blood-thinning medication. Coumadin (Warfarin, Jantoven) has been shown to lower the risk of stroke by 80 percent, says Saliba.
However, blood thinners can cause bleeding, especially if you already have bleeding problems.
As a result, people taking Coumadin must be closely monitored with regular blood tests to make sure the dose is just enough to prevent clots but not so much that it can cause bleeding.
Saliba says that newer drugs like Pradaxa (dabigatran) and Xarelto (rivaroxaban) have shown to be as effective as Coumadin at preventing stroke and do not require the monitoring.
Be sure to tell your doctor about other medications you take and to ask about whether blood thinners are safe for you.
If they're not, there are procedures that could reduce your risk for stroke and may make long-term use of blood thinners unnecessary.
Other Complications of Afib
Research has also found a possible link between atrial fibrillation and dementia.
A recent study out of Intermountain Medical Center in Murray, Utah, linked the development of dementia with atrial fibrillation.
Researchers there studied 37,000 people who took part in a heart study and found those with afib were 44 percent more likely to develop dementia than those without the condition, and that people younger than 70 with afib were 130 percent more likely to develop Alzheimer's disease.
But Dr. Miller says the study does not indicate that atrial fibrillation causes dementia; it only shows an association.
He has another possible explanation for such a finding: People with afib may have subclinical strokes that they may not even be aware of. This type of stroke can cause brain damage that looks like Alzheimer's disease.
Avoiding Afib Complications
Talk with your doctor about your stroke risk factors and how to lessen them, says Miller.
This should include lifestyle habits that can help you beat the odds of having a stroke and keep your heart in rhythm:
- Maintain a healthy weight and get regular exercise — ask your doctor about how much activity is right for you.
- Take any needed steps to manage high blood pressure and cholesterol.
- Eat a heart-healthy diet.
- Limit alcohol and caffeine if these trigger afib symptoms in you.
- Don't smoke.
- Keep taking your afib medications, even when you're feeling good.
Miller says you shouldn't need to limit your activity because you have afib.
With the proper atrial fibrillation treatment, he says, atrial fibrillation "should be as invisible as possible."
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Planning on checking out flight schools this weekend. I am also looking into PIC vs. Basic Stamps for a robot to enter in DPRG contests.
My current hardware on hand is an old laptop, part of a Battlebot, and a SSC . I was going to use the SSC with Wifi to control the Battlebot but ran into a snag when so much of the development was contingent on Windows. I found some drivers in Mac and Linux but haven't had the time to test them.
I'd really like to develop something like the hovering monkeys .


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If You Had A PSN Account In 2011, Here's How To Get Free Stuff Now
More than three years ago, a crippling internet attack brought down Sony's PlayStation Network and interrupted service for more than a month. Legal showdowns ensued and today, people in the U.S. who used the company's online services can begin the process of getting their share of a $15 million settlement. Here's how.


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Cancer is a complex disease that arises from a variety of genome-based abnormalities. Comprehensive and systematic analyses of these alterations across all tumor types will enable a deeper understanding of cancer biology and promise to revolutionize how cancers are classified, diagnosed, and treated.
At the Broad Institute, several projects are underway to catalogue the molecular abnormalities encoded in tumor genomes. One such effort is The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA), encompassing a three-year pilot study funded by the National Cancer Institute and the National Human Genome Research Institute to study lung, brain and ovarian cancers.
The Broad's efforts in cancer genome research, including TCGA, are unified by a common set of core goals. These include:
- targeted DNA sequencing of all protein-coding genes in tumors
- identifying tumors' genomic gains and losses
- elucidating patterns of gene expression in tumors for both protein-coding and non-coding genes.
Achieving these goals hinges on the development of enhanced laboratory and analytical techniques, including methods for analyzing patient biopsies, often a mixture of both tumor and normal cells, and ways of handling formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded (FFPE) samples. FFPE is the standard method used in clinical settings to preserve patient tissue.
Researchers across several Broad programs and platforms participate in TCGA as well as other cancer genome-based research. Project leaders include associate members Matthew Meyerson and Levi Garraway as well as Broad computational biologist Gaddy Getz.


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Police officers across the province play a leadership role in organizing the Canadian Cancer Society Cops for Cancer events by involving the community in fundraising and cancer awareness activities. The events range from head shaves in public places to participating in bike rides such as Pedal for Hope to organizing various school-based fundraising activities. To raise funds in the fight against cancer, event participants collect pledges from their co-workers, friends, family and community members.
Check-in starts at 11:30 a.m. and haircuts begin at 12:00 p.m.


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Heartbreak to helmets: Bicycle Safety Day's goal to protect cyclists
Thirty years have passed since Keith Froning's baseball team last assembled — ever since a bicycle accident took Keith's life.
Keith's mother, Marlene Froning, took the opportunity this weekend to surprise the team and bring them together again.
Team members and coaches were given specially designed t-shirts with a drawn rendition of Keith's baseball picture from 1983 on the back as they all came together Saturday for the first time in 30 years during the fifth annual Bicycle Safety Day at the Auglaize County Fairgrounds.
The shirts had the original Jets logo, along with Keith's picture. There also was a logo for Andy Gould, another team member who died young, on the sleeve of the shirt.
Froning said the team provided her with special memories. Keith drove in the winning run in the Jets playoff victory before being killed in the car-bicycle crash the next day.
The team gave Keith the game ball from the game for getting the game-winning hit, something that Marlene
Froning said she still has to this day.
Ever since, Froning has made bicycle safety her passion to make sure children are equipped with bicycle helmets so no mother has to go through what she did.
Froning puts hundreds of hours into the annual event in an effort to encourage safety.
"Overall it went well and it was a good day," Froning said. "It is all about putting helmets on the children. They can also learn something about safety and it makes them wiser on the roadways, which in turn also makes it safer for the drivers."
Attendees started out getting fitted for a free bicycle helmet, and then took part in a bicycle rodeo in which they learned various safety measures such as reading road signs and crossing railroad tracks.
The annual event spearheaded by Froning puts helmets on approximately 200 children each year in the area.
After participating in the rodeo, children got to meet members of the UNOH race team, as well as race car drivers John Mills and Jerry Bowersock.
Mills thrilled many children with his story of a serious crash that resulted in a brain injury when he was driving. He showed kids his helmet and told them if he had not had it on, he would not be here today.
One child said she planned on wearing her new helmet every time she was on her bike. She smiled as she displayed her new blue helmet on her head.
"I will make sure I always put it on," 10-year old Davita Hoelscher said. "I learned a lot about today about watching out for things."
Eight-year old Hope Alig said she had a lot of fun.
"It was a lot of fun getting a new helmet and riding our bikes at the rodeo," Hope said.