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Eirik: I'd like to have "web pages" and "controllers" in normal jar projects, so they can be re-used in a number of web applications (war modules) without all that war overlay stuff. That means it must be possible to trigger tapestry loading and request processing (for unit testing) from normal classpath elements without requiring web.xml and the webapp / WEB-INF directories. We write a lot of batch processing stuff in java, deployed as web applications that has web pages for "switches" and "adjustment wheels" only, and it would be really usefull to be able to locate the user interface in the same module as the logic and domain objects it is controlling. Also, it would be simpler to package and deploy http/html-interfaced applications as normal main-method applications with a bundled http library, instead of that awkward appserver integration xml mess.
There should be a way in Tapestry5 to create input fields dynamically, e.g. by reading the configuration from a database in order to achieve dynamic input fields.
An example of a data model that would allow this is here:
|| ID ||Name || Category_fid
Is there any chance that a dynamic block component similar to the one at http://www.behindthesite.com/blog/C1931765677/E1630021481/ could added to the contrib library in Picasso please? Dynamic blocks add a huge amount of power and flexibility to Tapestry because far more complex page logic can be expressed more clearly and efficiently with OGNL (or, indeed with Java via an OGNL call) than with the built in blocks, render blocks and conditional components. I have a dynamic block component implementation that I could probably donate (subject to clearance from my employer) that is a bit more functional than the one mentioned above (it's a similar implementation but it supports default parameter values in dynamic components and allows dynamic components to be referenced by direct links along with some other enhancements). Unfortunately, because dynamic blocks need to use the internals of Tapestry to function, the implementation is quite sensitive to changes to the Tapestry framework so it would be much better if a dynamic block could become a part of Tapestry, along with an associated set of unit tests.
A little detail I'd like to see changed in Tapestry Picasso (will be 3.1 or 4.0) is the order of DataSqueezers registration in the framework. To integrate hibernate objects into the squeezer today, you need to create a superclass for all the hibernate objects (because the defaults types are registered before user types) and this makes impossible to use an interface for all the hibernate objects instead of a superclass.
- Something that is really bugging me with Tapestry 3 is the callback methods on the page for loading data. If you have a property in a page that needs data to be loaded into it, today the most obvious place is to write that at pageBeginRender. But this gets really weird with the rewinding because pageBeginRender gets called twice, so you have to add somekind of check if (getMyProperty() == null) then { //load data }. Also with the rewinding, you must be careful not to rely on any properties because they won't be loaded at the first run. That was really difficult to understand when I started with Tapestry. I think it would be much better to have specific interfaces: for instance, "initProperties(IRequestCycle cycle)" called once for every page after the @Hidden fields in a form are processed.
ThijsSuijten: Wouldn't it be nice to once and forever get rid of "back" "forward" and "refresh" hell while developing a web application?
I've been reading the following article that provides an easy but effective solution for the back/foward/refresh problem. It would be VERY nice if this solution could be implemented in Tapestry Framework to get rid of the back/foward/refresh problem forever!
I already use the "form submit synchronization token", sure it solves the unsynchronized state of my application but it doesn't work intuitively for our users. I even (who build the web application) sometimes accidentally press the back button...
I think the there are two options:
Redirect immediately: in the RedirectService (something like DirectService) a redirect immediately takes place and all parameters must be copied into the session Object, the service which is redirected to must read and discard these session parameters and rewind the request.
- Redirect formSubmit: The rewind cycle takes place as usual, at the end of the rewind phase a redirect is triggered. No parameters have to be stored in the session Object because the rewind phase was responsible for processing/persisting the parameters.
The second option can already be used manually to realize the PRG pattern. For example:
public void submitForm(IRequestCycle cycle) { PageService s = new PageService(); String redirect = s.getLink(cycle, this, new Object[]{"GetPage1"}).getURL(); throw new RedirectException(redirect); }
Instead of:
public void submitForm(IRequestCycle cycle) { cycle.activate("GetPage1"); }
How about a Tapestry Context? I've built one for our projects, it sets the Visit into ThreadLocal. This way, helper classes don't have to pass around the Visit. The extended BasePage implements IPageListener and sets (and unsets) the Visit. Classes that control web flow can grab it themselves. You could also put HttpRequest in it for implementing Portal support (this was mentioned in HLS's post as problematic). Probably all of a 30 minute job.
HowardLewisShip: Interesting idea, been thinking in terms of how to have many different visits, with varying names, scopes, lifecycles, creation strategies, and have ways to inject them effeciently into Tapestry pages and components (and perhaps even into HiveMind services).
Also it would be helpfull if OGNL-expression had access to the currently executing page (and component) through the OgnlContext (#page and #component)
HowardLewisShip: The root context is the component (i.e., it is #this) and the page is always accessible as the page property.
- Imply java.lang and java.util for 'type' in 'property-specification' elements in *.page. eg: if i use 'String' for type, i'd expect it to assume i mean 'java.lang.String' - ps
HowardLewisShip: How about dropping the type attribute from <property-specification> entirely? That's what's happened (its also now called <property>). The type matches the type defined by abstract accessor methods, or simply java.lang.Object if not accessors.
A supported tag in the html, jwcid="id@CopyOf" would be nice. We put all component definitions in our .page files (as everyone should) to separate HTML development from Java development. However, we typically need at least a couple of copies of links etc., and having such a tag would be much cleaner than all the alias components that blindly make more ids with a number tacked on the end!
HowardLewisShip: I've been thinking that Tapestry should quietly clone a duplicated component, rather than mark it as an error.
my vote goes here. the restriction of not being able to reuse component instances encourages people to define components in the html - ps
Make Tapestry pages somehow "compileable", adding support for this for ANT and so on. I'm going to make Ognl 3.0 generate java code (Dmitriy Kiriy, KiriyDmitriy at yandex.ru)
HenriDupre: I don't think code generation is not a good idea for Ognl 3.0. This would make the whole process of deploying any ognl based application quite complex. Can't you achieve the same goals using bytecode generation?
HowardLewisShip: Is runtime performance an issue? I would like to see an Ant task that can do better build-time checking, in the same way that Spindle does build-time checking. In terms of overall performance ... I just don't know that that is an issue. First, OGNL is getting faster. Second, Tapestry 3.1 is providing non-OGNL ways to do things that require OGNL today (such as asset:foo instead of ognl:components.foo, listener:foo instead of ognl:listeners.foo) ... these new binding prefixes don't rely on reflection. Third, the new bytecode enhancement for component parameters is not only easier, but more efficient than 3.0. I try to give back when taking away ... for all that Tapestry 3.1 is more complex under the covers than 3.0, I think applications ported from 3.0 to 3.1 will be at least as fast, if not faster (if they take advantage of the new features).
- Better/easier support for invalidating session commonly needed for log out action. Or at least some method for reinstantiation of visit object and forgetting all pages.
SteveGibson: Is this difficult - FrequentlyAskedQuestions/LogoutLink
- Add a way to prevent double click similar to Struts token
- Support web flows
HenriDupre: It would be really nice to see Spring Web Flow integrated with Tapestry.
- Support web continuations
- {{{I don't see this as a feature of Tapestry.
Once 3.1 comes along with Hivemind services you could create a service that enabled continations by using one of the libraries out there that support this. Like rife, pico threads, or ATCT (commercial)- Geoff }}}
Are you sure? I guess it isn't possible without a complete support by Tapestry framework {{{ The cool thing is that once Tapestry is integrated with HiveMindyou can add services with all kinds
of interesting functionality, like continuations or Spring-like transaction support. In fact I believe that the current Tapestry services themselves (like Asset, Action, Page, etc) are going to become Hivemind services. }}}
(- Why not Spring support as well - Joel)
HowardLewisShip: HiveMind will be able to treat Spring beans as HiveMind services easy enough; you will be able to implement these things in Spring, but you'll be hampered unless the Spring team provides some better integration with HiveMind. Basically, engine services need to be injected with other services to control error reporting, page rendering, and link generation. About continuations: that would be very cool, but I'm not sure what it would look like.
- Add runtime exception logging through commons-logging *along* with displaying them on Exception page. Exception page is nice during development, but insufficient for deployment since I cannot go through let's say file logs and see what happened badly yesterday. This additional logging should not be performed inside default exception page class, since user could specify his own exception page and forget to implement logging inside new class.
- (Note by Joel: We used a production page with a hidden link to reveal the error message, Tapestry doesn't need to be extended for this)
- Add skinning functionality (add skin string to html search, i.e. file_skin_EN_US.html)
- (- This was discussed on the forum, skinning would be great (and relatively easy to add I would think), but this probably isn't the best way to go about it. - Joel)
- Listener methods that take actual typed parameters rather than having to pull them from service parameters
Cleaner URL's, to really help with J2EESecurity
HowardLewisShip: See FriendlyUrls
- Easier testability of Tapestry pages/components
- - Static validation would be nice.
- Fix for security hole in asset service
- Allow simpler validation - for example, bypass invoking listener method and return to same page if validation errors occur
- Better support for hot deploy, allowing new page and component templates/specifications to be picked up at runtime. WebOGNL has a timestamp dependency check, which would be nice to borrow from.
- Let the component user be able to set the template for the component just as easily as set a paramemter.
HowardLewisShip: Not likely soon, because of how page and component templates get integrated together. This represents a dramatic change to Tapestry and introduces some complex issue. Further, a component's template is part of its implementation, which should be kept private (and therefore, not easy to override from outside the component).
- For component beans, add a set-static-property type of capability, instead of shoehorning in a string using an expression setter.
HowardLewisShip: This is coming; basically, you'll use binding prefixes when setting properties of beans, so you'll be able to use ognl:, message:, component:, asset:, etc.
Unified the way to process validation, make all form components support displayName property and be able to support validator. Let the FieldLabel highlight the label automatically when the field is required.
- It would be great if there was a way to carry through form parameters. Say I have pages A and B. B is a general purpose page used to lookup information. It should be possible to navigate from A to B back to A and keep the form parameters of that were set in A. At the moment you would need to make B record the values in hidden fields then submit them back to A or use persistent properties. It would be great to be able to automatically pass these parameters along without making B explicitly aware of A's parameters since B might be used in other contexts. Hope that makes sense. It's hard to explain.
HowardLewisShip: If those properties editted on page A are persistent, then they will be the defaults when you return. Or, you can store (or compute) the defaults in some other way, and simply set those properties before activating the page (i.e., the "back to previous page" link should be a DirectLink, not a PageLink, and you should restore the properties inside the listener method).
- Allow use of "id" attribute instead of "jwcid", so that templates are truly pure HTML. Perhaps even make the scheme for tagging the binding name flexible.
This would be problematic for template designers using CSS I would think. -- Kevin
- The biggest issue I have had (and have seen a lot others have) is with pleasing the rewind cycle. The rewind has to be completely transparent which means we should by default make all form elements serialize their state in hidden fields and allow the user to opt out.
HenriDupre: I think that all the form components (e.g. ListEdit and others) do quite well the job. I have pages where I don't want all the state to be serialized (I have large select lists).
Get ride of page specifications - I've got 13 pages, all listed in App.application, all with Page.page files with just one line: <page-specification class="app.Page"/>. Perhaps I use anonymous components too much, and page-specifications would be needed for more complex pages, but it'd be great for trivial pages not to have to jump through these hoops and instead get auto-looked up by package (e.g. put app.pages.* in App.application as an auto-lookup package)
HowardLewisShip: The page specification is optional, any HTML template in the context is considered a page, and uses org.apache.tapestry.BasePage. You can override the default page class with the org.apache.tapestry.default-page-class configuration property, see http://jakarta.apache.org/tapestry/doc/TapestryUsersGuide/configuration.search-path.html
JacobRobertson: How about instead, allow us to put the class information into the application file. For example <page name="Home" page-specification-class="com.package.HomePage"/>. I could see this being confusing to beginners, but it would avoid maintaining unneeded files.
Many of these wishes are already being acted upon, see Tapestry31.
Web Services:
Make Tapestry a Service End Point for Web Services (implement ServletEndpointContext). Mimic the WSDP's JAXRPCServlet?
Debug to IDE support:
- Have been doing some experimentation with generating exception pages that link back to Spindle in Eclipse. The approach is generic and not tied to Eclipse. Success has been had with linking stack trace entries to java editors. The Wish is: Rework the exception page with two (overridable) components. One that renders stack traces and one that renders ILocations. That way a debug friendly Exception page can be created that will render the info above as links.
John Hyland--
I wrote on the old wiki TapestryAsRAD page and was told to contribute something here so I chose this wishlist:
Tapestry (with other framework components) as a UI framework component I think is furthest along towards making a RAD. Even a web based wizard RAD tool given that Tapestry has such standard widgets. An XML application definition file is a good idea. You *could* also use a special schema in the database as a "application definition dictionary". This would afford some niceties as well. I think a basic "CRUD" database editing, intuitive application creating RAD is a good first step towards possibly some more "applicationesque" additions like menus, role-privilege access and "flows". Perhaps a scheduler service and a way to interact with it in the RAD later on would be really nice.
Basically, my wish is for Tapestry to have a kind of RAD war application so that simple database editing applications can be created very quickly. (getting rid of excessive specifications like the page specification is a good simplification that can be used.)
ChrisNelson: The Trails project, http://trails.dev.java.net is doing something quite similar to this. Trails will provide a web application to interact with RDBMS persisted objects automagically using Tapestry, Hibernate, and Spring.
I didn't know where else to put this - but why doesn't Tapestry have an "official" forum? It would be nice to be able to have one place on the web to go and ask questions, read through other people's questions and answers, etc. A wiki isn't a forum, and it shouldn't try to be one. Loook how nice (for example), the official spring forum is - http://forum.springframework.org
Allow us to put our html pages in directory structures instead of the root. If you have a large application, you might want to organize them, or at the very least keep them in a parallel folder to your pages. For example, under WEB-INF you might have components, pages, and templates directories. -- JacobRobertson
Skinning, and swapping out component template are mentioned above, and I want to add my vote for allowing a complete decoupling of the layout for pages and components. We have customers that want our application "branded" to a very precise look and feel. This means that when two different users hit the application, a completely different page layout is used to render the exact same content. This can be taken down to the component level. We are currently using a home-grown Web UI framework to do this, and it is important functionality for us. -- JacobRobertson
The ability to set a parameter such as "location" for <include-script>. It would default to "body" but you could set it to "head". That way when you need to have javascript called in the header and not in the body you dont have to go the whole shell delegate route. Also this would make components that use the javascript work without having to create a Shell delegate for the page. - ChrisYates
Some JavaScripts rely on relative positioning. For example it will insert a DHTML menu into the page where the <script src="menu.js"> is called. Currently any <include-script> calls put the <script> tag's just below <body>. It would be better if they were inserted the same place the Script component is called. - ChrisYates


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[ https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/LUCENE-1575?page=com.atlassian.jira.plugin.system.issuetabpanels:comment-tabpanel&focusedCommentId=12697791#action_12697791 ] Michael McCandless commented on LUCENE-1575: -------------------------------------------- bq. BTW, I wonder if we can replace the call to Math.max with just 'if (score > maxScore)'? I would just go ahead and do that. Looks great! All tests pass. Here's all I found... can you make a new patch Shai?: * Patch is missing the fix to contrib/spatial * Did you add a test case verifying maxScore is correct (so that the Float.NaN issue would trip the test)? * Javadoc of searchWithSort needs to describe nomaxscore param * HitCollector isn't deprecated > Refactoring Lucene collectors (HitCollector and extensions) > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > Key: LUCENE-1575 > URL: https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/LUCENE-1575 > Project: Lucene - Java > Issue Type: Improvement > Components: Search > Reporter: Shai Erera > Assignee: Michael McCandless > Fix For: 2.9 > > Attachments: LUCENE-1575.1.patch, LUCENE-1575.2.patch, LUCENE-1575.3.patch, LUCENE-1575.4.patch, LUCENE-1575.5.patch, LUCENE-1575.6.patch, LUCENE-1575.7.patch, LUCENE-1575.8.patch, LUCENE-1575.9.patch, LUCENE-1575.patch, LUCENE-1575.patch, LUCENE-1575.patch, LUCENE-1575.patch, LUCENE-1575.patch, PerfTest.java, sortBench5.py, sortCollate5.py > > > This issue is a result of a recent discussion we've had on the mailing list. You can read the thread [here|http://www.nabble.com/Is-TopDocCollector%27s-collect()-implementation-correct--td22557419.html]. > We have agreed to do the following refactoring: > * Rename MultiReaderHitCollector to Collector, with the purpose that it will be the base class for all Collector implementations. > * Deprecate HitCollector in favor of the new Collector. > * Introduce new methods in IndexSearcher that accept Collector, and deprecate those that accept HitCollector. > ** Create a final class HitCollectorWrapper, and use it in the deprecated methods in IndexSearcher, wrapping the given HitCollector. > ** HitCollectorWrapper will be marked deprecated, so we can remove it in 3.0, when we remove HitCollector. > ** It will remove any instanceof checks that currently exist in IndexSearcher code. > * Create a new (abstract) TopDocsCollector, which will: > ** Leave collect and setNextReader unimplemented. > ** Introduce protected members PriorityQueue and totalHits. > ** Introduce a single protected constructor which accepts a PriorityQueue. > ** Implement topDocs() and getTotalHits() using the PQ and totalHits members. These can be used as-are by extending classes, as well as be overridden. > ** Introduce a new topDocs(start, howMany) method which will be used a convenience method when implementing a search application which allows paging through search results. It will also attempt to improve the memory allocation, by allocating a ScoreDoc[] of the requested size only. > * Change TopScoreDocCollector to extend TopDocsCollector, use the topDocs() and getTotalHits() implementations as they are from TopDocsCollector. The class will also be made final. > * Change TopFieldCollector to extend TopDocsCollector, and make the class final. Also implement topDocs(start, howMany). > * Change TopFieldDocCollector (deprecated) to extend TopDocsCollector, instead of TopScoreDocCollector. Implement topDocs(start, howMany) > * Review other places where HitCollector is used, such as in Scorer, deprecate those places and use Collector instead. > Additionally, the following proposal was made w.r.t. decoupling score from collect(): > * Change collect to accecpt only a doc Id (unbased). > * Introduce a setScorer(Scorer) method. > * If during collect the implementation needs the score, it can call scorer.score(). > If we do this, then we need to review all places in the code where collect(doc, score) is called, and assert whether Scorer can be passed. Also this raises few questions: > * What if during collect() Scorer is null? (i.e., not set) - is it even possible? > * I noticed that many (if not all) of the collect() implementations discard the document if its score is not greater than 0. Doesn't it mean that score is needed in collect() always? > Open issues: > * The name for Collector > * TopDocsCollector was mentioned on the thread as TopResultsCollector, but that was when we thought to call Colletor ResultsColletor. Since we decided (so far) on Collector, I think TopDocsCollector makes sense, because of its TopDocs output. > * Decoupling score from collect(). > I will post a patch a bit later, as this is expected to be a very large patch. I will split it into 2: (1) code patch (2) test cases (moving to use Collector instead of HitCollector, as well as testing the new topDocs(start, howMany) method. > There might be even a 3rd patch which handles the setScorer thing in Collector (maybe even a different issue?) -- This message is automatically generated by JIRA. - You can reply to this email to add a comment to the issue online. --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: email@example.com For additional commands, e-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com
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A Journey He Couldnt Miss… and a Step He Couldnt Take
He found himself a traveler in the strangest of lands. Where invisible secrets come starkly into sight. Where the fairest of companions leads the way into unsuspected danger and darkness. Where hidden battles burst into the open. Where so much is grasped…and so much more seems unattainable.
Driven by a yearning he doesnt understand, compelled toward a destination he cant quite see, the traveler navigates the inhospitable landscape with determination and a flicker of something like hopedespite the obstacles that seem to unerringly block his path.
Best-selling novelist Randy Alcorn weaves a supernatural interplay of wills and motives, lusts and longings, love and sacrifice. Its a potent mix that leaves every reader wondering: Do I really understand this world I live in? Do I really understand myself? Is there more to all this than Ive ever dared hope?
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Randy Alcorn is the bestselling author of Heaven, with more than 500,000 copies sold. As a fiction writer, his novels include Deadline, Dominion, Deception, Edge of Eternity, Lord Foulgrins Letters, The Ishbane Conspiracy, and the Gold Medallion winner Safely Home. He has written numerous nonfiction books as well, including The Treasure Principle, The Purity Principle, and The Grace and Truth Paradox. A former pastor, Randy is the founder and director of Eternal Perspectives Ministries. He and his wife, Nanci, live in Oregon and have two married daughters and four grandsons.
The Chasm is a fast-paced and easy story to read. The book is driven by the plot rather than by the character and the relationships he forms; it is a narrative of Nicks thoughts, but the lessons come from his decisions and actions. Right after the character representing Jesus gives his life, the most powerful part in the book is when he explains why he died for Nick. It shows the sacrifice of God in a new light.
Nick Seagrave wants to get to the City of Light, but doesn't know how to get there because of the vast chasm that separates him from the city. Many paths lead to the city, but Nick isnt sure which one to follow because they all look promising. After choosing the wrong path and getting injured along the way, Nick finally finds the right path.
Nick's personality is not developed in depth. His past is mentioned, but the majority of the story is about Nick facing problems and learning to deal with hate, love, envy, loss, anger, and other human emotions and challenges. There are a handful of secondary characters, but none who are prominent; they are used more as devices to help Nick find the right path.
The Chasm has a satisfying finish. Although it is not the equivalent of such allegorical classics as Pilgrims Progress or Vanity Fair, it will cause readers to have moments of self-examination. The Chasm is a readable book for all ages and for seekers as well as seasoned Christians. Ben Schmitt, www.ChristianBookPreviews.com


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Near Old Port
This European-style hotel is in the heart of Montreal and behind the Notre-Dame Basilica. The Old Port and convention center are within 3 blocks, and Chinatown is within 1 km (a half-mile). Place d'Armes metro station is nearby.
Intimate restaurant
Located in the heart of the hotel gardens, the Sinclair Restaurant welcomes its guests throughout the year in a magnificent glass space, whose French windows look out onto the hotel's gardens.
City or garden views
French-style windows open to the gardens or Old Montréal views. All 108 suites at Le Saint-Sulpice Hôtel Montréal offer free WiFi and kitchenettes with stovetops and microwaves.
Languages Spoken
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Hotel Amenities
Le Saint-Sulpice Hôtel Montréal, an all-suite hotel, is located in Old Montréal, adjacent to the landmark Notre-Dame Basilica, and 2 blocks away from the Old Port. The ornate woodwork in the otherwise modern lobby reveal the architectural history of the hotel. In summer, Le Saint-Sulpice Hôtel Montréal opens the doors of its magnificent garden terrace.
Le Saint Sulpice offers exclusive rates at partnering high-end spa and gym facilities steps from the hotel, including privileged rates at Spa Scandinave and complimentary access to UNI TRAINING. A full spa menu is available as well as in-room massages. Wireless Internet access is available in all suites and public areas at no charge. A restaurant and bar/lounge are available on site. Other amenities include audio-visual equipment and meeting facilities for small groups, as well as computer rentals, event catering, wedding services, limo/town car service, concierge desk with multilingual staff, and foreign currency exchange. Valet parking is also available, for a surcharge. Le Saint-Sulpice Hôtel Montréal is a smoke-free property.
Le Saint-Sulpice Hôtel Montréal is located in the historic Old Montreal neighborhood, which is home to residential lofts, cutting-edge design offices, boutiques, markets, award-winning restaurants, spas, galleries, and the Old Port with all its attractions, festivals, and fireworks. The convention center, downtown, and the Place des Arts are easily accessible by public transport. Less than a 10 minute walk!
- Free use of nearby fitness center
- Library
- Bar/lounge
- Elevator/lift
- 24-hour front desk
- Conference space
- Spa treatment room(s)
- Porter/bellhop
- Restaurant
- Meeting rooms 4
- Express check-out
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Year Built 2002
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Free WiFi
- Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
- Limo or Town Car service available
- Valet parking (surcharge)
- Computer station
- Smoke-free property
- Terrace
- Luggage storage
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- 24-hour business center
- Concierge services
- Television in common areas
- Total number of rooms - 108
- Number of floors - 6
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
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- Multilingual staff
- Fireplace in lobby
- Free newspapers in lobby
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- French
- Italian
- Spanish
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- MP3 docking station
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- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- Free newspaper
- Air conditioning
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- Private bathroom
- In-room massage available
- Room service (limited hours)
- Sofa bed size
- Free WiFi
- Espresso maker
Where to Eat
Sinclair - Sinclair restaurant welcomes clientele to a a glass space, with doors that open straight onto a magnificent exterior terrace with views of the garden. Serves French cuisine.
Nearby Activities
2 blocks from the hotel, Montreal's Old Port offers year-round activities including harbor cruises, rock wall climbing, jet-boating, and ice skating (winter). Bicycle, quadricycle, and in-line skate rentals are available. The Old Port also features a science center and an IMAX theater, cafés, and picnic tables. Jogging, biking, and in-line skating paths pass within 1 block of the hotel. Guests also enjoy complimentary access to Gymnasia and Aldred Gym, 2 minutes by foot from the hotel.
The activities listed below are available in the area surrounding the hotel; fees may apply.
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Check-in time starts at 4 PM
Check-out time is noon
Payment types
Children and extra beds
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Object Recognition in Multisensory Scene Analysis
by Nitzan, David
Technical Note 83
Institution: AI Center, SRI International
Address: 333 Ravenswood Ave, Menlo Park, CA 94025
Dec 1973.
Note: SRI Project 1530. The research reported herein was supported at SRI by the Advanced Research Projects Agency of the Department of Defense, monitored by the U.S. Army Research Office, Durham, North Carolina, under Contract DAHC04-72-C-0008.
A perception strategy for recognizing an object on the basis of color and range data is illustrated by finding a desk in an office scene. Geometrical models of objects (such as a desk, a chair, and a glass) are described by transformation (using scaling, rotation, and translation matrices) of primitive surfaces (unit cube, sphere, and cylinder). An image-bounding window for the acquisition element of an object is based on range data. Image bounding windows are derived for four cases in which single and multiple acquisition elements are oriented vertically and horizontally.
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By: Mark McGrouther, Category: Science, Date: 11 Jun 2010
This week we show you the biggest freshwater eel you have ever seen. We have added more important pages from the old site, including the dissection of a Bluespotted Flathead. Many of the fieldwork pages have also been added. We are working flat out because Rebecca, our champion web helper is only with us until the end of June!
Giant Mottled Eel caught in Poso Lake
Photographer: Seishi Hagihara © Atmosphere and Ocean Research Institute, The University of Tokyo
Seishi Hagihara from the Atmosphere and Ocean Research Institute, The University of Tokyo, shows us just how large a Giant Mottled Eel can grow. The species isn't called 'giant' for nothing.
The 'Dissection of a Bluespotted Flathead' has been migrated from the old site. View the introductory page for this dissection and the dissection of a Blue Mackerel.
Two image galleries and a single image showing past fieldtrips have been added.
Solomon Islands, 1998
Vanuatu, 1996
Coxs River - Backpack Electrofishing
Eastern Fiddler Ray, Trygonorrhina fasciata
Eastern Hulafish, Trachinops taeniatus
River Blackfish, Gadopsis marmoratus
Snake Mackerel, Gempylus serpens
Yellowmargin Triggerfish, Pseudobalistes flavimarginatus
The following pages have been migrated from the old site. Some lack images, but these will be added soon.
Blue Whiptail, Pentapodus sp
Clarence River Cod distribution
Diana's Pigfish, Bodianus diana
Saw-jawed Monocle Bream, Scolopsis ciliatus
Spiny Pufferfish palate
Zebra Dartgoby, Ptereleotris zebra


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Friday, June 13, 2008
Twizzlers (Strawberry)
In the great lists of invented candy names, Twizzler has to be right up there at the top. Just look at them, they look like they're twizzle.
It also fits because they really aren't any other sort of candy. They're not a chew like a taffy. They're not chocolate. They're not compressed dextrose. They're not toffee, not caramel ... not marshmallow nor nougat. In fact, the only thing that adequately describes them is "Red Licorice" and even that's confusing (especially when you get into flavors that aren't red). While I've debated what to categorize these as before, I can only call them a wheat based chew. (Which sounds less than appealing.) Both Twizzler & Red Vines identify themselves as twists.
Twizzler Strawberry Twists are attractive little ropes. They're insanely glossy and firm, but these were definitely fresh.
The bite is short, and when I say that it means that when you chew it up, it comes apart quite easily. So instead of becoming one chewy mass in the mouth, these become some sort of amalgam of smaller crumbles. (This is similar to how some caramels are dry, almost like a fudge and others are stringy and chewy like a taffy.)
The taste is sweet and mild, with more of the scent of strawberry jam than the taste of it. There's no tang to it, it's all mellow and sweet, kind of like a strawberry flavored pound cake.
I find them appealing, but not enough to eat them if they weren't in front of me. I've had them in the candy cupboard since late March when I picked them up on sale at KMart. I think part of it is that red wheat based chews are simply not my thing. They're a good thing, just not a good fit for me.
They're a great candy option especially for mindless eating during the summer at the movies. Because they're wheat based they're rather low in calories. They do have a pinch of fat in there (1 gram per serving), which I'm guessing is to keep them supple. There are about 38 calories per twizzle.
There are a lot of folks who compare Twizzler and Red Vines. What I found a little surprising when I first started investigating the difference between the two earlier this year was that Red Vines are a raspberry flavor. Twizzler are strawberry. So they're not really a one to one comparison. However, Red Vines does make a Pink Strawberry version, so I thought that would be an ideal place to start for a head-to-head.
Twizzler were introduced (I believe in the licorice variety) in 1929 though Y&S (Young & Smylie Licorice) was founded way back in 1845 in Lancaster, PA. The Hershey Company bought Y&S in 1977. Red Vines originated in 1920 (though the Strawberry variety came along much later), they're made by the American Licorice Company then based in Chicago, IL (now in California & Oregon). So they have a concurrent regional evolution but are now on opposite sides of the continent.
The first difference is the color, obviously. The Twizzler are a deep and opaque red. The Red Vines are a strange pink that's vaguely translucent.
Red Vines Pink Strawberry smell like cotton candy, sweet and fresh, a little floral. Twizzler smell like strawberry jam, still sweet but more like preserves and perhaps boiled fruit.
And once you bite a Red Vine the difference becomes quite clear. Red Vines Pink Strawberry are tart. Not tingly tangy, just lightly sour (citric acid is listed on the ingredients, which does not appear on Twizzler).
The texture of Red Vines is more chewy than a Twizzler, a little more like dense dough and it holds together. It also sticks to the teeth.
So when it gets right down to it, they are different. Actually different enough that there's no need to compare them (the old apples and oranges). Just try them both, eat whichever you have a preference for, though it's entirely possible to like both.
Twizzler are Kosher and if you find the Canadian version, they're nut free. The American package doesn't have an allergen notice about tree nuts, peanuts or milk but does contain soy and wheat. They may also be suitable for vegans.
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Kevin Harvick's departure from RCR Enterprises at the end of the 2013 Sprint Cup season will be a sad realization at the Welcome-based NASCAR organization. It's been an incredible ride for the Bakersfield, Calf. native that began as a very unexpected twist of fate.
Kevin Harvick's departure from RCR Enterprises at the end of the 2013 Sprint Cup season will be a sad realization at the Welcome-based NASCAR organization. It's been an incredible ride for the Bakersfield, Calf. native that began as a very unexpected twist of fate.
Harvick joined team owner Richard Childress in 2000 as an up-and-coming Nationwide Series driver with a steady plan to eventually move up to NASCAR's top division. With the death of seven-time Winston Cup champion Dale Earnhardt in 2001, the rather young Harvick was thrust into a media frenzy that would have rattled the most seasoned of veteran drivers.
Throughout the past decade, Harvick has enjoyed several prestigious victories including the 600-mile race at Charlotte, the Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis and the Daytona 500, the race considered to be NASCAR's most prestigious event. He's proven he can win when the pressure is at its highest.
He and his No. 29 team have been close to winning a championship in several of his seasons as a Winston Cup and Sprint Cup driver. But thus far, it hasn't happened.
Harvick will wheel Chevrolets for Tony Stewart and Stewart-Haas Racing beginning in 2014. Still, he is determined to win a Sprint Cup title for Childress before he says his final goodbyes at the conclusion of the season at Homestead-Miami Speedway in November.
In the ninth event of the season at Richmond International Raceway, Harvick went to victory lane in a green-white-checker pass, a late-race move he seems to have mastered over the years.
Having pitted for fresh tires under the final caution of the race on lap 394 Saturday night, he charged from the seventh position to take his 20th NASCAR Sprint Cup Series career victory. It marked his third win at RIR and first of 2013. He gained two positions in the point standings and now ranks ninth.
Harvick was glad the late-race strategy for the lead and win worked for a change.
"(Crew chief) Gil (Martin) will tell you the same thing; we've been on the wrong side of those decisions a few times this year," Harvick said. "(I was) sitting there seventh on four tires and the only other guy on four tires (was) sitting on the outside. (I) felt like if I could get by the row in front of me, the guys on no tires were sitting ducks."
Harvick, along with drivers Jeff Burton and Paul Menard, have endured their struggles in 2013. Childress was excited to see RCR get back to victory lane — a move that may have helped the entire organization turn the corner.
"We've been there all year long," Childress said. "We've had fast cars, but seemed like something didn't go our way. But tonight it did.
"…That was vintage Kevin Harvick. When they dropped that green (flag), he found the hole, drove it through there, made it happen (and) won the race. I think everyone, even the No. 29 team, was probably pulling for (Jeff) Burton. At the end of the night, when he got up there, we were all pulling for Kevin and Jeff to be right there with him. It was a good night for RCR."
Harvick's season began with a 42nd-place finish after suffering a crash in the Daytona 500. But in the next eight races, there have been no finishes worse than 14th. The problem is there have only been two top-10 finishes among them. Amazingly, four of them have been in the 13th position.
Strangely, there have been many respectable finishes this season that were not deep in the finishing order but not really good enough to challenge for the win.
"We've had speed and we were frustrated," Harvick said concerning his 2013 season. "I think all of us were frustrated, not just myself and Gil, but I think everybody on our team. You can talk till you're blue in the face that your car is running good. People like you guys (the media) look at the results on Monday and the points, and they weren't where we thought we should be. I think a win goes a long ways."
Even though in a transition year, Childress feels winning NASCAR's biggest prize is a real possibility.
"Starting the year off, we made a lot of changes at RCR," Childress said at Richmond. "We hired a lot of really good people, smart people. I think we got a great shot of winning that championship this year. We just got to be there at the end of the day. They're not easy to win, championships aren't. But that's the one thing I want to accomplish. This could be the year. I think we got everyone working in the right direction. Hopefully we'll be in Vegas (at the NASCAR Sprint Cup Awards Banquet) smiling big."
Ben White is a motorsports columnist for The Dispatch.


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Arkansans awoke Friday to subfreezing temperatures across the state, including in some areas where wind-chill advisories and hard-freeze warnings were in place.
At 6 a.m., the temperature in Little Rock was a frigid 13 degrees. But some spots were even colder: Fayetteville was at 0 degrees, Harrison was at 1 and Jonesboro was at 6 degrees.
Monticello and El Dorado were among the warmer spots in the state at 21. That was 16 degrees colder than it was in Anchorage, Alaska.
"Extra caution should be taken if doing outdoor activities," the National Weather Service warned in a statement.
Parts of southwest Arkansas were under a hard freeze warning through 9 a.m., while parts of Northwest and southeast Arkansas were under wind-chill advisories.
The Salvation Army at 1111 W. Markham St. will open its dining room to the public as a warming center and will serve breakfast, lunch and dinner. The organization said it anticipates opening next week as well for the forecasted, below-freezing temperatures.
The weather service also warned of an elevated risk of wildfires, particularly in northern parts of the state, because of low afternoon relative humidity, high winds and dry conditions.
"These conditions will make it easier for fires to start and spread," the weather service said in a statement. "Outdoor burning is strongly discouraged."
A Red Flag warning of a "dangerous combination of weather conditions and dry vegetation ... favoring rapid growth and spread of any wildfires" was in effect for Northwest Arkansas. A fire weather watch was in effect for a large swath of the rest of northern Arkansas.
More than 30 counties were under burn bans Friday and much of the state was listed as under a high risk for wildfires, according to the Arkansas Forestry Commission.


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Battle of the news interviews: ABC's Giffords beats NBC's Penn State coach
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ABC's heavily promoted first interview with brain-injured Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords went up against NBC's hastily arranged interview with former Penn State coach Jerry Sandusky on Monday night–and won.
In Denver, the big ratings for ABC's "20/20" interview handed KMGH-Channel 7 a big win in total households at 10 p.m. The boost to NBC's "Rock Center" was solid, but not enough to translate for a win for KUSA at 10 p.m. in households.
Diane Sawyer's "20/20" special about Giffords' road to recovery after being shot in the head drew a 4.8 rating in the first quarter-hour on KMGH.
Bob Costas' brilliant interview (by phone, no less) of Penn State's coach Sandusky drew a 1.9 rating for KUSA in the first quarter-hour (when the interviews ran opposite one another). The incisive, well prepared Costas should be studied by journalism students for years.


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At the Ecotarium environmental museum in Worcester, the Tree Canopy Walkway lets visitors see the world from the viewpoint of forest animals.
Walking through the treetops at the EcoTarium reminded me of my childhood fantasy of swinging like Tarzan, branch to branch, through the jungle.
Except Tarzan's baggy trousers never bunched up like bloomers under his safety harness.
And 40 feet above the ground, the Tree Canopy Walkway swayed gently and, then more abruptly, beneath me.
A furry little squirrel poked its beady eyes from behind a tree trunk before darting away. A plastic model of an Asian Longhorn Beetle perched on a branch, beside a sign warning visitors not to ship firewood across state lines into Massachusetts. A large crow perched on a branch, grooming itself.
Educator Alex Dunn explained that the Walkway – the first in the U.S. and only one in New England – was designed to provide an educational experience that, along with being fun, would help visitors understand "what it's like to be a real canopy researcher.''
"It's more than just an adventure. There's plenty of zip lines around,'' he said. "We hope people will come away with an new appreciation of the beauty and complexity of a sub-habitat in a small forest.''
Built in 1999, the Tree Canopy Walkway consists of four stationary wooden platforms built onto the oaks and hickories in the small forest and is connected by rope suspension bridges, perhaps 20 feet long.
Dunn said the program is designed so participants share the experience "of real world research in ways that enhance their appreciation of science and nature.''
An avid outdoorsman who leads bird walks for Mass Audubon, he said visitors will likely see blue jays, tufted titmouses and robins flying through the tree tops or perched on branches.
Perry said wheelchair users can access the first platform to look down through the tree canopy but would not be able to navigate the walkways.
Children ages 5 to 11 must be accompanied by an adult while older children don't require a chaperone. Small groups of up to six children and adults are admitted at 30-minute intervals. Staff suggest visitors to the Tree Canopy Walkway weight 250 pounds or less so they can fit into the safety harness.
Led by teacher Terry Miller, five students from Westminster Elementary School huddled together before stepping onto the Walkway.
Staffer Molly DeGuglielmo, a recent Clark University graduate from Concord, helped them step leg by leg into a harness which was tightened and then buckled around their waists.
Once the belt was buckled tight, she helped the youngsters attach two clamps from a rope connected to the harness to a shoulder height safety rope to ensure their safety in the rare event of a fall.
Later Miller said her students, who have learning disabilities, gained confidence from visiting the Walkway.
Like everyone else, I was given a protective helmet to wear that, once strapped under my chin, made me understand how former Gov. Michael Dukakis might have felt after his infamous tank ride.
At first, walking on the Walkway, particularly for a super-sized adult, felt like bouncing on a trampoline. Consisting of boards held in place by a rope framework, the bridge swayed beneath my weight.
Walking gingerly along the Walkway, firmly holding the shoulder-height rope railings, I got the first chance in many decades to look upon trees from the top down, seeing their branches spread out in an utterly new way.
At the second platform, Dunn explained visitors could see several features actual researchers might use if they were staying in a tree canopy for days or weeks at a time. These included a chair and small table for eating or writing and a storage cabinet.
As I bounced along the final walkway, canopy guide Chris Hoey reached over to hoist me up to the fourth platform.
The Holden resident said he enjoyed "working out in nature'' because he didn't want to be spend his days "stuffed into an office cubicle.''
He said visitors have the choice of climbing off the canopy or riding a 90-foot zip line to the forest floor. After receiving his assurances of its complete safety and signing a release in case it wasn't, I let Hoey strap me into a canvas chair attached to the line. He said he'd set the line's tension so I'd descend at a moderate speed.
Looking down 40 feet to the forest floor, staffer Isak Oberg, who'd steady me as I landed, appeared Hobbit-sized.
Sensing my jitters, Hoey gave a reassuring grin, a thumbs up and nudged me off the platform.
As I slid down, leaves, branches and tree trunks rushed by. Looking up for a brief moment, I saw sunshine streaming through the canopy, illuminating the woods and thought "cool, beautiful.''
Oberg helped me out of my harness and I felt somewhat rubber-legged from jouncing on the walkway.
Ecotarium publicist Julieanne Frost said the museum has just opened a new outdoor activity called Tree Aerial Adventures that will be suitable for adults and children. Supervised by specially trained staff, visitors get the chance to climb 30-foot tall old-growth oak trees while wearing harnesses.
She said a group pf visitors would get a two-hour privately guided tour during which a staffer would instruct them in climbing and safety procedures.
"It will give kids a real experience of seeing how arborists work with trees,'' said Frost. "It can be a real accomplishment and a totally fun experience.''
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WHERE: The EcoTarium, 222 Harrington Way, Worcester
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Brian May Hits Out ITV
Queen guitarist Brian May has hit out a British TV network for not broadcasting the group's performance at Nelson Mandela's recent 90th birthday concert in London.
The band, along with vocalist Paul Rodgers, were the final act to take the stage at the gig in Hyde Park on Friday, performing a string of hits to the delighted crowd.
The concert was filmed for broadcast on U.K. network ITV - but May was devastated to learn that most of the band's set was cut out, criticising TV bosses for making a "bad decision".
He says, "It baffles me how, given the privilege of televising an internationally significant event, a TV company can miss the point so badly.
"All (they) had to do was televise the whole event, with no insertions from them. Well, it seems they largely failed. I wonder who's responsible for these bad decisions?"
Nevermind, Brian - we know you rock! And we're still excited about the new Brian May Guitars Red Special, so check it out, people!


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GENEVA — The global airline industry has forecast a modest improvement in global net profits for 2013, crediting a backdrop of rising optimism about the world's economy — particularly in the United States and Europe.
The International Air Transport Association, whose 240 member airlines carry 84 percent of all passengers and cargo, upgraded its financial outlook Wednesday to expected profits of $10.6 billion this year, mainly based on more passengers and cargo handled.
IATA said the industry's overall revenue in 2013 is expected to rise to $671 billion from $637 billion last year, while costs will go up to $649 billion from $623 billion.
In December, the Geneva-based global trade group had forecast global net profits of $8.4 billion in 2013, led by a recovery in U.S. airlines mainly from cost cuts and restructuring taken to address weak economic growth. That forecast had anticipated that expected overall revenue would rise to $659 billion and costs would go up to $640 billion in 2013.
Asia Pacific airlines are now expected to deliver the biggest contribution to the overall picture, with $4.2 billion in net profits forecast for this year, followed by North American airlines contributing an expected $3.6 billion in net profits.
That is a reversal from December, when the Geneva-based global trade group said it expected North American airlines to do best in 2013 with a combined net profit of $3.4 billion, ahead of the $3.2 billion forecast for Asia Pacific airlines.
Tony Tyler, chief executive of the trade group, told reporters in Geneva that airlines' financial performance is made all the more difficult by high fuel costs, with jet fuel expected to rise to $130 per barrel on average for 2013 — up from the $124 per barrel this year the group said it expected in December.


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Senators Challenge Mary Barra Over Decision to Keep GM's Top Lawyer
Panel Probing Handling of Ignition Switch Tells Auto Maker It Must Do More
WASHINGTON—Senators challenged General Motors Co. Chief Executive Mary Barra to explain how she would change its corporate culture without dismissing her top lawyer, whose staff didn't tell regulators or senior executives about the problem for years.
Ms. Barra stuck by GM general counsel Michael Millikin, who, like her, has spent the bulk of his professional career at the auto maker. But the lawmakers' rough treatment of Mr. Millikin highlighted the challenges Ms. Barra faces as she seeks to convince regulators, prosecutors,...


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GRAMMYs On The Road At SXSW With K.Flay And Mmoths
The Recording Academy Texas Chapter played host for GRAMMYs On The Road At South by Southwest during the conference's 26th annual installment from March 9–18 in Austin, Texas. The Chapter conducted exclusive backstage interviews with artists participating during the music portion of the conference, including hip-hop artist K.Flay and indie electronica artist Mmoths.
K.Flay discussed her musical beginnings, creative influences, biggest career moments, and social media, among other topics.
"There was something about it that was really compelling to me," said K.Flay on recording her first rap single. "By nature, rap is a genre that has a lot of opportunities for different rhythms, rhyme schemes and a lot of freedom lyrically. I'm pretty wordy, so rap is the best thing for me."
Chicago native Kristine Flaherty, aka K.Flay, grew up listening to her father's classic rock records and artists such as Parliament-Funkadelic. She began writing music while in college at Stanford University, inspired by artists ranging from Missy Elliott and Lauryn Hill to Fiona Apple and Liz Phair. As a live performer, K.Flay creates beats, sings, raps, and plays guitar, and she has shared the stage with artists such as 3OH!3, Ludacris and Snoop Dogg. She has released several mixtapes and EPs, including a self-titled release in 2010 and, most recently, 2012's Eyes Shut. K.Flay is currently on tour throughout the United States, with select dates scheduled through June, including a stop at the Bonnaroo music festival on June 7 in Manchester, Tenn.
Mmoths discussed the differences between the U.S. and Ireland music scenes, his beginnings in electronica music and most memorable career moments, among other topics.
"I never set out to play [my music] live," said Mmoths. "Music was kind of made as a personal thing. I wouldn't say a diary, but it was kind of just different thoughts put together. But then I uploaded it to the Internet and it took off from there."
Born Jack Colleran in Newbridge, Ireland, Mmoths grew up listening to classic rock artists such as AC/DC before becoming interested in electronica music. He began writing music at age 17 and, after posting several tracks online, attracted the interest of Los Angeles-based record label SQE Music. Earlier this year Mmoths released his debut self-titled EP featuring five songs with guest vocals from indie electronica group Superhumanoids and electronica duo Keep Shelly In Athens.


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Games of Sept. 29, 2012
QB Chase Belton, Sr., Wabash
Belton set a Wabash record by producing a total of seven touchdowns in the Little Giants' 54-28 victory over Carnegie Mellon. Belton threw for four TDs and ran for three more. He led the Little Giants with 20 rushes for 193 yards, while completing 13 of 23 passes for 183 yards.
OL Sam Cluck (LT), Derek Therrien (LG), Troy Bedard
(C), Tuli Leota (RG), Parker Kenyon (RT),
The Rams ran for 261 yards, more than twice its previous season high, in a 48-8 win at Beloit. Cornell allowed just one sack in the win.
RB James Clay, Sr., Mount St.
Clay set the program's single-game rushing record with 342 yards, scoring four touchdowns on 32 carries. He finished with 304 all-purpose yards and went over 1,000 yards rushing for the season.
RB Jeremiah McKibbins, So.,
McKibbins scored a Chapman rushing record five touchdowns, four of which came in the second half, to go along with 251 yards rushing on 31 carries in the team's 49-35 win at Whittier on Saturday. McKibbins scored on touchdown runs of 1 yard, 2 yards, twice from 4 yards out and one from 16 yards.
WR Austin Morgan, Fr.,
Morgan caught a Iowa Conference-record 21 passes for 221 yards and a touchdown in Dubuque's 31-24 loss to Central.
WR Eric Rogers, Sr., Cal
Rogers caught three touchdown passes and scored on a 38-yard run on a reverse in a 38-10 win against Pomona-Pitzer. He caught nine passes for 135 yards and three TDs. In the second stanza he caught a 19-yard pass for his first of the night and on the next CLU possession followed up with a 9-yard TD reception to tie the mark. In the third quarter he caught a 32-yard TD for the record 26th career TD catch.
TE Casey Hippert, So., Worcester
Hippert hauled in six passes for a career-best 123 receiving yards and two touchdowns in a 47-34 triumph over Maine Maritime. He also helped the offensive line pave the way for 407 yards of total offense.
DE Ryan Ericksen, Sr., UW-Stout
Ericksen recorded three solo sacks for 16 yards and a forced fumble in the first half of a 21-13 loss at UW-Eau Claire, Sept. 29. He also had a tackle for loss when he dumped a receiver for a 6-yard loss on third down in the third quarter, forcing a punt. Ericksen finished the day with five tackles, all solo.
DT Ben Poirer, So.,
Poirer racked up eight solo tackles, seven of them for loss and four sacks in Heidelberg's 56-24 win against Marietta.
DE Jon Lowery, Jr., Washington and
Lowery had four sacks, all of which came during the second half in which the Presidents overcame a 20-7 halftime deficit to defeat Bethany. Three of the sacks came on third downs. He had eight tackles, all solo, and forced a fumble.
LB Rudy DeStefano, Sr.,
DeStefano enjoyed a career day as he helped trigger a dominating defensive stand for Allegheny in the fourth quarter of its 15-3 victory over Oberlin. DeStefano totaled a career-high 14 tackles, including 11 solo stops while anchoring a defense that surrendered zero yards in the final 15 minutes of regulation.
LB Taylor Goodman, Sr.,
Goodman totaled 13 tackles, including a sack, during UW-Oshkosh's 19-7 victory over UW-River Falls. On UW-Oshkosh's second defensive series, Goodman got a quarterback sack on second down. The next play was a screen pass, and Goodman tackled the receiver for a 2-yard loss. Goodman finished the game with 11 solo tackles and two forced fumbles. His forced fumble on the Falcons' first possession led to a UW-Oshkosh field goal.
LB Frankie Bray, Jr.,
Bray filled the stat sheet for a Eureka defense that allowed negative rushing yardage in a 31-18 UMAC victory at Westminster (Mo.). Bray had two interceptions, one of which was returned 40 yards for the go-ahead touchdown midway through the fourth quarter. The third-year linebacker also set or matched career-highs with nine total tackles, five solo tackles, 1.0 sack and 2.5 tackles for loss.
LB Pat Dansdill, Sr., Wheaton
Dansdill had a career-best 10 tackles, all solo, in a win at Augustana. He also forced two fumbles, recovering one, and had two tackles for loss.
CB Andre Carter, Jr.,
Carter made a team-high eight tackles (five solo) and broke up a game-best five passes in the No. 7 Sea Gulls' 20-7 win at Buffalo State. Carter helped limit the Bengals to 142 yards and an interception on 13-for-30 passing.
S Zach Autenrieb, Sr., Thomas
Autenrieb's 25-yard interception return for a touchdown in the fourth quarter was his second in the game and 29 career interceptions, tying him for the Division III career interception record. He also had eight tackles, all solo.
S Ty Johnson, Fr., Texas
Johnson had 11 tackles, six solo and forced two fumbles in a 34-28 win against East Texas Baptist. The Bulldogs recovered both fumbles and converted the second into a touchdown.
CB Colin Masterson, Jr.,
Masterson returned an interception 64 yards for a touchdown with 2:11 left that helped forge a 37-37 tie after Widener trailed 37-21. Masterson ended the contest with six tackles that included five solos.
Special teams
K Jordan Gay, Sr., Centre
Gay kicked three field goals, including a school record 53-yarder in Centre's first SAA game against Millsaps. The senior specialist broke his own school record of 52 yards with a kick into the wind in the second quarter to cut the Millsaps lead to 7-3. Gay also drilled attempts of 49 yards and 28 yards in the third quarter. In addition, Gay punted twice with a long of 47.
P Christian Hallingstad, Sr., UW-La
Hallingstad averaged 48.1 yards on eight punts in UW-L's 19-16 win at UW-Stevens Point. He had three punts inside the 20-yard line and three punts of 50 yards or longer.
ST Joey Buckley, Jr.,
Buckley posted the game-winning touchdown in the No. 7 Sea Gulls' 20-7 win at Buffalo State to open Empire 8 play. Buckley blocked Buffalo State punter Joe Going's second-quarter kick on the Bengals 3-yard line and ran it into the end zone for a 13-0 lead.
RET Sam Thompson, Sr., Carnegie
Thompson set a school record with a 92-yard punt return for a touchdown in the Tartans' 54-28 setback at No. 17 Wabash. Thompson's punt return for a touchdown was a first for a Tartan in 13 years.


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By: Mark McGrouther, Category: Science, Date: 28 Jun 2010
Sadly I have to report that Rebecca Field's money has run out so she will be leaving us today.
Rebecca has done a fantastic job transferring a huge amount of content from the old site. She has added at least 300 fact sheets, many images and made heaps of new image galleries. Thank you Rebecca we will miss your hard work and your smiling face!
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We specialize in bringing authentic casino fun to all sorts of celebrations. Whether you're looking for a couple of tables for a home party, or enough equipment and staff to fill a large banquet hall, we've got everything you need for a wildly entertaining event.
We know that one size does not fit all, and we are experts at customizing our casino party services to suit any sized function. We carry all of the most popular casino games, including:
BlackjackTexas Hold 'Em pokerRouletteCrapsSlot machinesCasino parties are a popular choice for charity fundraisers, corporate parties, private parties, bar/ bat mitzvahs, graduations, reunions, and special anniversaries. As no actual money changes hands at our parties, our games can be enjoyed by guests of all ages.
Our friendly and knowledgeable dealers are dedicated to giving every guest a great gaming experience. They arrive promptly, professionally attired, and will patiently instruct even the most inexperienced player to ensure that everyone has a fantastic time. And while we offer many casino rental packages for added value, we are happy to customize a package that is precisely suited to the size of your event. Our experienced staff will suggest just the right number of tables and dealers so that all of your guests can play freely without waiting.
We'll bring all of our equipment to your location, whether it's a private home, business, nightclub, or banquet hall. If desired, we can consult with you in choosing a venue and decor options to offer aplete casino experience to all of your attendees. We are fully licensed and insured, so we are popular with many local venues.
We look forward to bringing the excitement of our casino parties to your next celebration, and treating your guests to a memorable night of fun.
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Several years ago, having a loud system seemed to be the in thing for an enthusiast, the louder the better. I remember picking up a Swiftech heat sink and an insane 80mm Delta "screamer" EHE model fan. This beast moved 80cfm of air and burned your ear drums at 52 decibels. This was all to overclock my AMD Thunderbird AYHJA 1.33GHz to a then screaming 1.6GHz. A few years down the line and Nvidia introduces the ?dust buster,? better known as the FX 5800 Ultra. This card produced sound levels of 60 decibels while running in 3d mode. This card offered average performance at the cost of having to put up with nearly unbearable noise. The thought of making a silent video card was by no means being mentioned at ATI or nVidia.
Fast forward 3 years to today, we find that extremely powerful CPU?s can now be very quiet and even silent due to the advances made in PC cooling technology. Technologies like AMD?s Cool N Quiet and Intel?s Speed Step allow processors to run at much lower speeds which require lower voltages, thus creating less heat. Passive cooling isn?t anything new for video cards as most all low end cards are passively cooled. Asus has decided to apply some advanced cooling technology to a couple of great performers, the NVIDIA 6600GT and the Nvidia 7800GT.
While not top of the line, the 6600GT plays today?s games with no problems and still fits in the budget of most gamers. Asus also doubled the video memory from 128MB up to 256MB allowing for even better performance than a standard 6600GT.
The EN7800GT is the standard fair 7800GT clocked at 720MHz core and 1240MHz memory and is a great candidate for silent cooling. The fans on the standard cards can be quite loud in a near-silent system. Those of you looking for a little more horsepower than the 6600GT should take a look here. Although we didn't have one for our testing today you can rest assured that a silent version would perform the same as a "loud" one.
Let?s take a closer look at what it takes to passively cool the 6600GT. No need to talk loud or insert ear plugs for this review as the ASUS N6600GT Silencer makes no noise (0dba)!
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Manila: The Philippines` top diplomat has told the country`s future military leaders that they must stand their ground in any territorial disputes with China.
The comments from Foreign Secretary Albert del Rosario, which were released today, come as disputes over the South China Sea have escalated recently.
China has enraged several neighbours with a map printed in its newly revised passports that show it staking its claim on the entire South China Sea.
A statement published today on the Foreign Ministry`s website quoted del Rosario as telling Philippine Military Academy cadets: "What is ours is ours and we should stand up to protect what is ours."
It said del Rosario gave the lecture yesterday on the challenges the country faces in defending its claims to areas in the South China Sea.
The academy supplies the officer corps of the armed forces.
The Philippines, a close ally of the United States, has poorly equipped forces that are no match to China`s military. A 45-year-old US Coast Guard cutter acquired last year has become the navy`s flagship.
The Philippines claims some areas in the Spratly Island chain to which China has staked ancient ownership. The countries also claim the Scarborough Shoal west of the main Philippine island of Luzon where Chinese and Filipino ships were locked in a tense standoff early this year after the Philippine navy accosted Chinese fishermen there.
In the latest incident, the Philippines, Vietnam and Taiwan have criticised China for putting a map in its new passports that show all of the disputed areas as belonging to China.
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying said yesterday the passport`s design was not directed at any particular country.
The United States has said it takes no sides in the territorial disputes but that it considers ensuring safe maritime traffic in the waters to be in its national interest.
The Philippines, Brunei, Malaysia and Vietnam are set to meet on December 12 to discuss claims in the South China Sea and the role of China.


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The Buffalo Sabres today announced the team will host an NHL Draft Party on Sunday, June 30, at First Niagara Center, beginning at 2 p.m. Fans will be able to watch live coverage of the 2013 NHL Entry Draft while enjoying a day of family-friendly entertainment at the arena.
Coverage of the draft will be shown on the high-definition video board beginning at 3 p.m. Broadcast personalities from the Sabres and WGR 550 will be on hand throughout the draft to provide expert analysis and exclusive interviews live from the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J.
In addition to the draft coverage, the night will feature player appearances, floor hockey events on the arena floor, Sabres locker room tours and other activities for the whole family. Fans are reminded that children 12 years of age and younger will be required to wear a helmet if they want to participate in the floor hockey events.
Additionally, concessions will be available throughout the night at family-friendly prices.
Admission to the draft party is free and the team is also offering complimentary parking in the arena ramp.
Fans unable to attend the draft party festivities at First Niagara Center can follow all of the Sabres draft coverage on www.Sabres.com and with the official Buffalo Sabres mobile app.


text: BRIDPORT — A wind turbine is up and running at the Audets' Blue Spruce Farm in Bridport, the second in Addison County that was constructed especially for the Green Mountain Power's Wind Power Program. The turbine, which sits atop a 121-foot-tall tower just off Route 22A, generates around 165,000 kilowatt hours of electricity per year, about enough to power 23 homes. It also will save around 191,807 lbs. of carbon emissions annually.


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Consensus Report
National Earthquake Resilience: Research, Implementation, and Outreach (2011)Board on Earth Sciences and Resources
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The United States will be subject to damaging earthquakes in the future, and some earthquakes will occur in highly populated and vulnerable areas with major effects on the nation as a whole. Efforts to reduce such effects are needed to limit the loss of life, damage to buildings, and economic cost of a major earthquake. This report presents a 20-year roadmap for earthquake hazard and risk reduction, assessing the activities, and their costs, that would be required for the nation to achieve earthquake resilience. The report identifies 18 specific task elements required to improve national earthquake resilience, and estimates the annual cost of implementing the roadmap to earthquake resilience at $306.5 million per year for the first five years
Key Messages
- A disaster-resilient nation is one in which its communities, through mitigation and pre-disaster preparation, develop the adaptive capacity to maintain important community functions and recover quickly when major disasters occur.
- The United States has not suffered a truly devastating earthquake in more than a hundred years; in recent decades, earthquakes in this country have been only moderate to strong in size or have occurred in sparsely populated areas. The committee expressed concern that many in the United States may assume that the nation already is earthquake resilient, but a recent earthquake-scenario exercise in Los Angeles indicated that even a magnitude-7.8 earthquake would result in staggering losses. The committee also noted the lack of disaster resilience demonstrated in the aftermath of hurricane Katrina.
In 2008, the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program -- a multi-agency program mandated by Congress to undertake activities to reduce the effects of future earthquakes -- developed a Strategic Plan for future activities. The committee endorses the Program's Strategic Plan, and concludes that 18 specific task elements are required to implement that plan and materially improve national earthquake resilience. The 18 tasks are:
1. Undertake additional research to improve understanding of earthquake phenomena and to increase earthquake-prediction capabilities. 2. Deploy the remaining 75 percent of the Advanced National Seismic System, which provides earthquake alerts that describe a magnitude and location within a few minutes after an earthquake as well as the basic data required for many of the task elements. 3. Evaluate, test, and deploy earthquake early warning systems. 4. Complete coverage of national and urban seismic hazard maps to identify at-risk areas as the basis for engineering and policy decision-making. 5. Develop and implement earthquake forecasting to provide communities with information on how seismic hazards change with time. 5. Develop scenarios that integrate earth science, engineering, and social science information so that communities can visualize earthquake and tsunami impacts and mitigate potential effects. 7. Integrate science, engineering, and social science information in an advanced GIS-based platform to improve earthquake risk assessment and loss estimation. 8. Model expected and improvised emergency response and recovery activities and outcomes to improve pre-disaster mitigation and preparedness. 9. Capture, disseminate, and create a repository of the critical information that describes the geological, structural, institutional, and socioeconomic impacts and disaster response after earthquakes occur. 10. Support social sciences research to evaluate mitigation and recovery. 11. Establish an observatory network to measure, monitor, and model the disaster vulnerability and resilience of communities. 12. Integrate the knowledge gained from many of the tasks to enable accurate simulations of fault rupture, seismic wave propagation through bedrock, and soil-structure interaction to understand the response of the built environment to shaking and compute reliable estimates of financial loss, business interruption, and casualties. 13. Develop new techniques for evaluating and retrofitting existing buildings to better withstand earthquakes. 14. Enhance performance-based engineering for buildings for better building design, and for improved codes and standards for buildings and other structures. 15. Review and update standards so that critical "lifeline" infrastructure, such as electricity, highways, and water supply, can function following an earthquake. 16. Develop and deploy the next-generation of "green" high-performance construction materials and components for use in buildings' seismic framing systems. 17. Encourage and coordinate technology transfer between the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program and the private sector. 18. Initiate earthquake resiliency pilot projects in local communities to improve awareness, reduce risk, and improve emergency preparedness and recovery capacity.
- The 18 task elements identified by the committee range comprise a "roadmap" to national earthquake resilience. The task elements range from basic research to advance the frontiers of knowledge through to implementation of community-oriented applications.
- The report provides estimated costs for each of the 18 tasks, calculated by determining scope, implementation steps, linkages and overlaps with other tasks. For some tasks, the necessary analysis had already been completed in workshops or other venues, and realistic cost estimates were available as input to the committee. For other tasks, the committee had to rely on its own expert opinion.
- In summary, the annualized cost for the first five years of the roadmap for national earthquake resilience presented in this report is $306.5 million per year, in 2009 dollars.


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EugeneSeelin needed a new print or packaging design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 38 designs submitted by 11 freelance designers.
Regal Gourmet Snacks
We are in the snacks industry and nuts and dried fruits are our two main product categories. We have our own packaging and sell directly to stores, distributors or just wholesale. There is an upcoming show in which we are going to participate for the first time, therefore we are trying to make every effort in order to stand out from the rest.
Please check out our website http://www.regalsnacks.com
This design will be used primarily for trade shows. Visitors range from small stores to well recognized store chains and distributor companies.
Since nuts and dried fruits are considered to be a natural snacks, we decided to go with a natural theme for our background. The actual background picture is in the attachment, so as our logo and picture of nuts and the rest. Background picture is in a square form and it looks like the top dark parts can be easily trimmed off to fit the rectangular display shape. It might be difficult to integrate secondary files onto background as is, so maybe transparent white layer or mask will help.
We would like to see all files combined in harmony, that we feel will create a striking display.
There is also a display podium on which we would like to put the logo of our new e-commerce website http://www.nutstop.com. Please select the background color or theme to your taste.
To sum it up : background picture, square logo, squirrel logo, picture of nuts(please select one or another or two if necessary) and text go on the main display. Nutstop.com squirrel logo goes on the front side of the podium.
All the booth specs are also attached.
Thank you and we are looking forward to seeing your exiting designs.