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OSWEGO — The new home of SUNY Oswego's Rice Creek Field Station will open for fall-semester classes in late August, and trails will remain open to the public as construction wraps up.
Rice Creek's faculty and staff, along with its collections totaling 4,500 specimens, will move into the new 7,200-square-foot field station beginning July 8, in preparation for classes starting Aug. 26.
For more than 45 years, Rice Creek Field Station has enabled college and community scientists to carry out field-oriented research and academic instruction, as well as offering hiking and popular programs to educate the general public about natural sciences and the environment.
Lucina Hernandez Laundre, director of Rice Creek and associate professor of biological sciences, said anticipation is building for an October opening ceremony for the new structure, with its wet and dry labs, exhibit and collection spaces and other features — all under a signature sloping roof.
"We will use the summer to unpack and organize our collections, equipment, office supplies and so on," Hernandez said. "Nevertheless, the grounds will be open, though we won't offer special events during this time."
The project ultimately will include a nearby observatory, pavilion, maintenance building and redone entry road.
The main building expands by 3,000 square feet the space SUNY Oswego students and teachers, as well as college and community researchers, will have to work with.
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The space includes a large classroom and adjacent 24-seat dry lab, with a movable wall between; a 24-seat wet lab for projects requiring chemical use; a research room and an office for visiting professors; an entrance foyer with a nearly 30-foot ceiling and a bluestone feature wall; built-in display cases; and a mudroom and shower for cleanup after research forays to Rice Creek's 400 acres.
Allen Bradberry of Facilities Design and Construction, liaison with general contractor Taylor Builders of Rochester on the $5.5 million construction project, said work on the environmentally efficient main structure is on track, the observatory foundation is in place and the pavilion and maintenance building are done.
Roof-mounted solar panels will generate 34 kilowatts of power, offsetting a portion of energy used inside the building. That use will be measured and benchmarked, and students will study the building's efficiencies as the field station moves into service, he said.
A state-of-the-art heating and cooling system will use variable-volume refrigerant to balance the temperature in rooms whose comfort otherwise would vary.
"You can have heating and cooling going on at the same time," Bradberry said.
Modern foam insulation and exterior wood paneling will help shield the building from Oswego's harsh winters, he added. Light-filtering shades will assist the large, energy-efficient windows that will help open up the field station to its natural surroundings.
Rice Creek is home to four trails spanning 7.5 miles of meadows, forest and wetlands and to species of flora and fauna in these numbers: plants (more than 500 species), birds (90), mammals (39), fish (11), amphibians (18) and reptiles (18).


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The Ink Drinker, a short story by G. E. Gallas.
A dystopian story about a young girl who learns the truth about an outcast of society.
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If only there was a mandatory class in high school or college to prepare students for the often-confusing world of personal finance – or at the very least, a crib sheet handed out at graduation listing all the common money traps that befall 20-somethings.
Unfortunately, most young adults find themselves on their own when entering the "real world" without guidance about money and how to manage it. It's time to play Monday morning quarterback and review some of the basic money pitfalls that I – and a bunch of helpful folks on Facebook – wish we had known in our twenties:
Start saving for retirement as early as possible.
For most 20-somethings, the budget is tight and there isn't a whole lot of room for extras. But when it comes to saving for retirement, allowing time for your money to grow is just as important as the money itself.
Consider this: Your money is worth more now invested than it will ever be. If you invest just $1 when you're 20, it will be worth 1.75 times more than $1 invested when you're 30, 3.5 times more than $1 invested when you're forty and seven times more than $1 invested when you're fifty because of the power of compound interest (assuming 8 percent rate of return and retirement age of 65).
What's more is many companies will match your retirement contribution – That's essentially free money! So start saving for the future now… Even if it's just a little bit.
Don't skip out on health insurance.
I get it – health insurance isn't sexy. It's not even tangible. But if you find yourself in the hospital without health insurance, you may be headed for financial ruin very early in life. If you're not covered at school or by your employer, consider purchasing a health plan on your own. Some insurance providers offer plans designed for cash-strapped 20-somethings.
Live below your means.
If you went to college, you should be used to this lifestyle by now anyway. Why not extend the frugality for a few more years? Living modestly will allow you to save more money for your future. Consider living with mom and dad for a little longer, driving that jalopy for another year and avoiding new monthly bills for services you don't really need.
Save early, save often.
When you're barely scraping by, it's tough to think about saving money. But having an emergency savings fund can help you avoid financial hardship in the event that you lose your job, encounter a major car repair or are slapped with a large unexpected expense. Keep in mind this is a totally different fund than your retirement savings. This one is for emergency purposes, the other is for your future and should be considered off-limits until then.
No one expects you to sock away thousands of dollars when you're living on Ramen noodles, but even a small contribution can add up with time. Looking for ways to trim your budget so you can save more? Check out these 55 Money Saving Tips.
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You don't need five credit cards and 10 retail store credit cards. I know it's tempting to take advantage of those "10 percent off your purchase today" offers that retail stores throw at you, but those cards often carry high interest rates and fees. Now is the time to build your credit. Start with one card and pay your bill on time and in full every month.
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A federal court has ruled against the Center for Inquiry in an Indiana case challenging that state's restrictions on who can perform a wedding, a law that rules out humanist secular celebrants. Judge Sara Evans Barker, a Reagan appointee, upheld the law after applying the rational basis test. I don't have a link to the ruling, as I'm reading it on Lexis/Nexis.
The Indiana state law, similar to many other states, only allows the following people to perform a legally binding wedding ceremony:
(1) A member of the clergy of a religious organization (even if the cleric does not perform religious functions for an individual congregation), such as a minister of the gospel, a priest, a bishop, an archbishop, or a rabbi.
(2) A judge.
(3) A mayor, within the mayor's county.
(4) A clerk or a clerk-treasurer of a city or town, within a county in which the city or town is located.
(5) A clerk of the circuit court.
(6) The Friends Church, in accordance with the rules of the Friends Church.
(7) The German Baptists, in accordance with the rules of their society.
(8) The Bahai faith, in accordance with the rules of the Bahai faith.
(9) The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, in accordance with the rules of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
(10) An imam of a masjid (mosque), in accordance with the rules of the religion of Islam.
And the ruling explains what solemnizing a marriage consists of:
The individual who "solemnizes" the marriage has three related responsibilities: (1) completing the original and duplicate marriage certificates; (2) presenting the original certificate to the couple; and (3) "[n]ot later than thirty (30) days after the date of the marriage," filing the duplicate certificate and the actual marriage license with the clerk of the circuit court who issued the couple's license.
CFI Indiana filed the suit. The judge's ruling is really quite odd and, frankly, rather hostile. She sneers that the constitution does not require the state of Indiana to "perform heroics to fashion Plaintiffs' ideal remedy," as if that was anything at all like what is being pleaded for in this case. It hardly requires the state to "perform heroics" merely to certify secular celebrants to solemnize marriages, any more than the state was "performing heroics" by adding German Baptist ministers to the list of those who could do so.In fact, the ruling seems to be a long series of straw man arguments. Like this one:
Plaintiffs would apparently like the Court to declare that the State of Indiana has no business accommodating longstanding religious practices through the Solemnization Statute. This we cannot do and shall not do.
No, that isn't the argument being made. CFI is not arguing that the state can't certify religious officials to solemnize marriages, they're arguing that the state can't certify only religious officials (or elected ones) to do so.
We conclude that the Solemnization Statute is rationally related to the legitimate purpose of alleviating significant governmental interference with pre-existing religious beliefs about marriage. Additionally, the statute bears a rational relation to the equally reasonable purpose of allowing the government to assume responsibility for the marriage regulation function without ostracizing its religious constituents.
Again, this simply isn't relevant. Adding secular celebrants to the list of those who can solemnize marriages does nothing to interfere with religious officials also doing so. Unless "without ostracizing its religious constituents" means that the state can refuse to do so merely because some religious people will be offended by the fact that secular celebrants can do the same thing they do. And that's clearly wrong.
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Used 2011 Toyota Tundra Regular Cab Review
Edmunds expert review
Even though its rivals have all received makeovers recently, the 2011 Toyota Tundra's strong powertrains, spacious cabs and excellent towing ability make it a top choice for a workhorse pickup.
What's new for 2011
Vehicle overview
The 2011 Toyota Tundra practically screams "one tough truck." After all, it's built in Texas, named after an Arctic biome where only moss can grow, and sold by a company renowned for dependable vehicles. This perception isn't merely lip service, as this full-size pickup has proven it has the guts to stand up to the established American players in the pickup segment in many of the tests Edmunds has conducted over the years.
Last year the Tundra got even tougher when its midgrade V8 was replaced with a more robust 4.6-liter mill that offered not only substantially more horsepower but also better fuel economy. With this addition, getting the top-shelf 5.7-liter V8 is no longer a must for a prospective Tundra buyer -- though it's certainly a nice luxury to have, especially if heavy towing is frequently in order. On the opposite end of the powertrain lineup, Toyota has upgraded the base V6 engine for 2011 with variable valve timing and an additional 34 horses. The resulting 270 hp still isn't enough to outdo the base engines in the Chevy Silverado and Ford F-150, though fuel economy is pretty good.
Beyond its powertrains, the Toyota Tundra stands out thanks to its passenger-friendly cabins. The extended Double Cab features traditional front-hinged doors, making day-to-day usability easier than Chevy and Ford trucks with the more traditional reverse-opening access doors. The Tundra CrewMax, meanwhile, is truly enormous, featuring class-leading legroom and a rear seat that not only slides but reclines as well. Apart from the Tundra's sometimes jiggly, over-sprung ride quality, the CrewMax could easily pull double-duty as a ranch limo.
The Tundra is getting on in years now, and the newer 2011 Ram 1500 and 2011Ford F-150 have surpassed it in a number of areas. In particular, the Ram's coil-spring rear suspension gives it a relatively luxurious ride, while the Ford's new engine lineup and many innovative features make it the cutting-edge choice among pickup trucks. But the 2011 Toyota Tundra continues to be one tough truck -- especially for towing -- and it has set the standard that Detroit's offerings are hoping to meet.
Trim levels & features
The 2011 Toyota Tundra is a full-size pickup available in two trims (Tundra and Tundra Limited), three cab styles (regular, extended Double Cab and crew-cab CrewMax), three wheelbases and three bed lengths. Not all attributes are available together, and the availability of options often depends on the region in which you live.
Standard equipment on the base Tundra includes 18-inch steel wheels, a damped tailgate, dual-zone air-conditioning, 40/20/40 split bench seat, a tilt steering wheel and a four-speaker sound system with a CD player and an auxiliary audio jack. The Double Cab adds keyless entry, full power accessories, intermittent windshield wipers, cruise control, an eight-way adjustable driver seat and six speakers. All but the speakers are optional on the regular cab as part of the SR5 package. The CrewMax gains a vertical sliding rear window and a sliding/reclining rear seat.
Options on the base Tundras include 18-inch alloy wheels, foglamps, heated mirrors, a bed tie-down system and front bucket seats with a center console and a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel. Also available is an upgraded stereo with satellite radio, an iPod/USB audio interface and Bluetooth phone and audio connectivity, while a JBL version of that stereo is also available with 12 speakers in the CrewMax and 10 speakers in the Double Cab.
These items are all included on the Tundra Limited, which is offered as a Double Cab or CrewMax only. The Limited also gets auto-dimming and power-folding exterior mirrors, upgraded gauges, automatic dual-zone climate control, leather upholstery and front seat adjustable lumbar.
Tow mirrors, a navigation system and a rearview camera are optional on all trims. The CrewMax can be equipped with a rear seat entertainment system, a sunroof and on the Limited, a Platinum package that adds driver memory functions (optional separately), heated and ventilated front seats, wood trim, auto up/down front windows and the navigation system. The TRD Sport package available on base Double Cab models includes 20-inch wheels, color-keyed bumpers, black cloth interior and special badging. The TRD Rock Warrior package available on base Double Cab and CrewMax models includes 17-inch alloy wheels, off-road tires, Bilstein shocks and the Sport package's styling flourishes. The TRD Off-Road package goes one step further with skid plates and front tow hooks.
Finally, a Work Truck package strips the base regular and double cabs of much of their accoutrements and substitutes black bumpers, vinyl upholstery and rubber flooring.
Performance & mpg
The 2011 Toyota Tundra is available with rear-wheel or four-wheel drive. The rear-drive regular and double cabs come standard with a 4.0-liter V6 that produces 270 hp and 278 pound-feet of torque. A five-speed automatic transmission is standard. EPA-estimated fuel economy is 16 mpg city/20 mpg highway and 18 mpg in highway driving.
Optional on rear-drive regular and double cabs, and standard on long-bed, CrewMax or 4WD models is a 4.6-liter V8 that produces 310 hp and 327 lb-ft of torque. A six-speed automatic is standard. In Edmunds testing, a base 4WD Tundra with this engine went from zero to 60 mph in 7.9 seconds. EPA-estimated fuel economy is 14/19/16 with 4WD.
Standard on the Limited and optional on all other Tundras is a 5.7-liter V8 that produces 381 hp and 401 lb-ft of torque. A six-speed automatic is standard. A 4WD Tundra CrewMax with this engine went from zero to 60 mph in 6.9 seconds in Edmunds testing. EPA-estimated fuel economy is 14/18/16 with 4x2 and 13/17/14 with 4x4. The Tundra's maximum tow rating with the 5.7-liter V8 and the optional tow package is 10,400 pounds.
Every Toyota Tundra comes standard with antilock brakes (with brake assist), stability and traction control, trailer sway control, front side airbags, side curtain airbags and front knee airbags. In Edmunds brake testing, a Double Cab 4.6 came to a stop from 60 mph in 134 feet -- a good distance for a full-size truck.
The Tundra has not been rated using the government's new, more strenuous 2011 crash testing procedure. Its 2010 rating (which isn't comparable to the new 2011 tests) of the regular cab was four out of five stars for driver protection and five stars for the front passenger. The driver rating went up to five stars with the Double Cab and CrewMax. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety gave the Tundra its highest rating of "Good" in the frontal-offset and side impact tests.
When the Tundra was first introduced, any model that carried an engine other than the 5.7-liter V8 was a letdown. However, last year's introduction of the 310-hp 4.6-liter V8 means playing second fiddle isn't necessarily a bad thing. This engine provides all the muscle most truck buyers need, with better fuel economy to boot. This year's horsepower bump for the base V6 is certainly welcome, but V8 grunt seems like a must in this class. And if getting the most V8 grunt is important, the 5.7 isn't the class leader it once was in terms of horsepower, but it remains a champ for towing thanks to its axle ratio and a well-sorted six-speed automatic.
For daily use, the 2011 Toyota Tundra's light steering makes the truck very easy to drive, though at times it feels bigger than competing trucks. We were satisfied with the Tundra's ride quality a few years ago, but the new Dodge Ram's rear coil spring suspension and the Ford F-150's sturdier frame make the Tundra's ride seem stiff-legged by comparison.
The 2011 Toyota Tundra's interior has not seen a refresh since this current generation debuted in 2007. In the face of redesigned Dodge and Ford trucks, it just isn't as appealing as it once was. Specific complaints include audio controls that are out of comfortable reach for the driver, gauges that are hard to read and interior materials that now trail the competition in terms of quality. The new Platinum package addresses some of these deficiencies, but for most drivers, the regular interior treatment should suffice.
The regular cab offers comfortable seats as well as a generous amount of interior cargo space. In Double Cabs, the backseat is fully usable for adults and its traditional front-hinged doors are much easier to live with than the rear-hinged clamshell doors of its competitors. The CrewMax, meanwhile, offers the roomiest rear seat of any pickup truck with a limolike 44.5 inches of rear legroom and a reclining seatback.
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I agree with the first response you received. I also have a barley crusher and have been very happy with it.One of us should point out that most people are very happy with their mill, no matter what mill they have. As long as it is adjustable and can be motorized (the typical next step after getting a mill) they are happy with it.Bigger mills can plow through grain faster than smaller ones. My BC will chew through 12lbs in 4 to 6 minutes. So if you are going to be doing 50 gal batches you may want a bigger mill. Mine works great for 5 gal. batches.Paul
Ok, So what will a 3 Roller Mill do for me that a 2 Roller wont?
The MM-3 crushes all your grain twice, with one pass through the mill. It starts with a preliminary crush through the initial fixed gap between the top two rollers, and then ends with a pass through the second gap between the drive roller, and the bottom third roller. The initial pass slightly flattens the grain, and gets it ready for the next crush, that breaks apart the grains and loosens the starch with minimal husk damage.


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Chihuahuan Desert, US and Mexico
Desert life
Other desert wildlife includes the jaguar (Felis onca), collared peccary (Pecari tajacu), bighorn sheep (Ovis canadensis), Mexican blackheaded snake (Tantilla atriceps) and greater earless lizard (Cophosaurus texanus).
A river runs through itLittle rain falls in the Chihuahuan, but the Rio Grande River - known as the Rio Bravo in Mexico - flows through the desert, providing a lifeline for all these animal and plants species, and the millions of people who live here.
While the river supports an exceptional array of wildlife, water withdrawals as a result of population growth and intensive agricultural activities are threatening the health of this all important cross-border ecosystem. Overgrazing, invasive species and mining are also taking their toll on the environment.
WWF is working on a number of projects to protect the Chihuahuan, which focus on restoring river habitats, and conserving grasslands and wetlands. Fostering collaboration on both sides of the US-Mexico border is key to successful conservation.
The butterfly and the cactus
The Chihuahuan is home to about 345 of the world's 1,500 cactus species. The cacti and other plants are a crucial part of the desert ecosystem, providing shelter and food for birds, bats and other animals. Local people also rely on cacti for medicinal use, such as a traditional Mexican arthritis treatment.
Where is the Chihuahuan Desert?
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#1 The Occupation of LA - Part 7 - 10/28/2011 Infighting, Pot Smoke & Chemtrails11-05-2011, 07:08 AMUnlike many of the other "Occupations" around the country, the encampment that surrounds Los Angeles City Hall, known as Occupy L.A. has been largely left alone by the authorities. The City Council has even gone so far as to give its blessing to the occupation by unanimously passing a resolution in support of OLA. Most of the time there are no police to be seen in, or even around, the park, leaving the 300 plus revolutionaries living in the camp, not to mention the hundreds and sometimes thousands that visit during the day, especially on the weekends, to do essentially as they please. And when you also consider the mild Southern California weather, Occupy L.A. should represent an ideal microcosm of what the Occupation Movement is and aspires to become. ...An airplane had just flown overhead leaving a white trail across the blue sky. There were also similar trails in the distance - chemtrails! Within seconds a distraught young man ran up onto the stage, grabbed the microphone away from the woman who was chanting and tried to warn everyone of the danger. Before he could finish, the mic was quickly plucked from his hand. Some in the crowd yelled "Let him speak". You can watch the video which begins just as the young man grabs the mic.
As you can see the endless chanting, which was supposed to calm tension in the camp was actually driving everyone to the brink. Soon a man wearing a yellow hardhat and holding a megaphone came out onto the plaza and began to explain to the crowd how they could protect themselves from the chemtrails, while the other fellow became more and more hysterical by the minute.
Eventually he was sobbing, tears pouring down his face.
Finally he fell to the ground pointing at the sky.
With the chanting, and the yoga, and the chemtrails, and the pot smoke, and the megaphones, it was like a crazy nightmare. And while all this was going on, the big, bearded guy who had been trying for an hour to give his speech about the communists controlling the address system on the main stage, had walked up the steps and was standing in front of the yoga holding his arms crossed over his head with clenched fists. In the new sign language of the occupation movement, this gesture means "unacceptable"....
Check out the pics too, this is just the chemtrail section there's more madness at the link
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That's what happens near a major airport. Planes have a tendency to fly around.
The OWS shitters are insane, their delusions fed by free flowing drugs.
Whoa!!! Nice find bijou!!!! :eek::D
And these loons expect "the world" to take them seriously???
May the FORCE be with you!
Our friend Dark Halo had some pictures of a CA occupation on his facebook page. Pretty interesting. There was just a few people there during daylight.
Chemtrails..lol I see them a lot also.....mostly around McCarren Airport in Las Vegas...
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Follow the Denver link from that one, one of the pictures has a "friend" of mine in it. She's not to happy with me right now because I slammed on her about taking her kid (3 years old) to that thing.In most sports, cold-cocking an opposing player repeatedly in the face with a series of gigantic Slovakian uppercuts would get you a multi-game suspension without pay.
In hockey, it means you have to sit in the penalty box for five minutes.
I lived just a few miles from the Quad City Airport in Moline, IL...Chemtrails everywhere! Even from Air Force One! lol
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There are chemtrails and there are chemtrails. There are chemtrails that are harmful and they are deliberate. These appear as giant Xs. Many of them, filling the sky. I saw them only one time. My secretary was going to lunch. She came back to tell me to come and look at the skywriting. The entire sky was covered with these Xs. I told her not to go out, that I have heard that people outside when these Xs appear get sick. She thought that was paranoid. Sure enough, she came down with a respiratory infection as did many many others. I am well aware that this sounds as strange and bizarre enough to come from the mind of a freakazoid. Put it this way, if you see those kinds of chemtrails, it can't hurt to stay inside until they are gone.
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Top 5 Essential Guitar Accessories
Every guitarist should be well-prepared at gigs, recording sessions or practices, and here's a list of all the best and most essential guitar accessories you shouldn't be without.
Get Ernie Ball strings - best choice for any guitar!
Why essential? Guitar Strings are obviously essential, and most guitarists will of course need all 6 strings!
So, in case one breaks, it'd be very helpful to have a set of spare strings.
The Ernie Ball 2221 Regular Slinky (gauge 46-10) is very popular and a good all-rounder for players of all levels and styles. Beginners might prefer lighter gauges, and heavier gauges are perfect for heavier meatier tones.
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Tuners such as the Korg PitchHawk Clip-On are essential.
Why essential? It's essential for any guitarist (well, one would hope...) to keep in tune, so a tuner is a must. And Dolphin Music offers a wide range of them - view guitar tuners here. If you gig regularly, the best option is to get a Tuner Pedal, that you can have right in front of you in your pedalboard, with LED display that facilitates tuning in low-light situations.
The Boss TU-3 is one of the most widely used by famous guitarists, but we offer many other popular and excellent tuners, too. View Tuner Pedals.
Clip-on tuners such as the Korg PitchHawk-G Clip-on Tuner for instance, are affordable, reliable and very good choices, too.
Click below for a basic, black guitar strap - always a popular choice!
Why essential? Most guitarists will be playing their electric guitar while standing up, so a good, comfortable guitar strap is quite important...
You can choose between Leather/ Suede straps or Fabric sraps.
From simple, plain black guitar straps (the most popular) to ones featuring outrageous and unconventional designs (such as the Evil Clown strap!) you'll find a great range of options here at Dolphin - get whichever you think fits best with your style and personality - and guitar, too!
Get a good-quality, 10ft guitar lead, here's a popular option.
Why essential? A good guitar lead is essential, and a guitarist should always have a good supply of them: shorter leads for recordings, longer leads for gigs, patch leads for FX pedals, plus spare leads just in case.
For instance, a 6m Lead with angled jack (for the guitar end, to avoid accidental disconnection) is perfect for gigs, while a 3m guitar lead is all you need for recordings.
Have a look at our selection of Guitar Cables.
Black tolex hard-case - for the guitarist who takes good care of his guitar!
Why essential? If you need to take your guitar out of your house, then you are advised to have a hard-case or, at the very least, a guitar gig bag, to always keep your instrument protected from accidental bashing and wheather conditions.
The advantage of gig bags is that they are cheaper, and easier to carry, as you can wear it like a rucksack or carry it like a bag. But serious gigging musicians are best advised opting for a guitar hard-case, as they are better suited for the life on the road, can be locked and offer better protection overall.
Guitar Stands are also very useful at home, in the studio or on stage, so make sure to get one!
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See the quality, affordable guitar packages we sell below from the likes of Squier and Stagg. Whether you're a beginner or pro, you can never be too short of a cable, set of strings or guitar case!


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Event: Kajol, Vivek Oberoi, Vidya Malvade and many others walked the ramp at the Pidilite-CPAA charity fashion show. The event was also attended by Manish Malhotra, Shama Sikandar, Tisca Chopra, Riya Sen and other celebs.
Guest List: Vidya Malvade, Riya Sen, Vivek Oberoi, Kajol, Divya Dutta, Shaina NC, Nita Ambani, Tisca Chopra, Aditi Govitrikar, Shama Sikander, Aushima Sawhney, Madhoo, Manish Malhotra, Farah Ali Khan, Simon Singh, Lillete Dubey, Shweta Kawatra, Ronit Roy, Ira Dubey
Venue: Intercontinental The Lalit, Mumbai
Bollywood celeb Aamir Khan along with wife Kiran Rao were spotted at PVR.
Bollywood producers-directors Vidhu Vinod Chopra, Krishan Kumar, Ravi Bahl, Divya Khosla Kumar, Sajid Nadiadwala, Wardha Nadiadwala celebrate diwali with Bhushan Kumar
Bollywood celebs Kareena Kapoor Khan, Malaika Arora, Sonali Bendre, Nimrat Kaur among others were snapped by paparazzi.Bebo looked super cool in a casual look. She wore a white t-shirt with yoga pants...
Bollywood actress Shama Sikander celebrated Diwali festival at her residence.
Bollywood celebs Aamir Khan, Zaira Wasim, Fatima Sana Shaikh, Sanya Malhotra, Anil Kapoor, Nitesh Tiwari, Aparshakti Khurrana, Bhushan Kumar, Javed Akhtar, Shabana Azmi, Sachin Tendulkar, Rajkumar Hir...


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Jerry Wofford of Spartanburg wasn't amused by Otis Owens' comment that people opposed to prayer in public places should pack their bags and leave the U.S. "Well, Mr. Owens, I came from the United States. I earned my right to be here by service to my country, and I don't like your idea that my religion — whatever it might be is none of your business — is not proper," says Mr. Wofford.
Jerry Wofford of Spartanburg wasn't amused by Otis Owens' comment that people opposed to prayer in public places should pack their bags and leave the U.S. "Well, Mr. Owens, I came from the United States. I earned my right to be here by service to my country, and I don't like your idea that my religion — whatever it might be is none of your business — is not proper," says Mr. Wofford. "The United States I came from has a Constitution that guarantees all our rights to our own religion and prevents you and those like you from forcing yours down others' throats. So, Mr. Owens, I will not pack my bags and leave. Let me ask, what have you done for your country? If the answer is nothing, why don't you pack your bags and leave?"
'RUINED ALL IT TOUCHES': Jim Brooks of Roebuck says the questions asked by Larry Cooper have no short answer but that if his inquiry is sincere the place to go for answers is the New Testament. "Study it for six months," suggests Mr. Brooks. "As to 'judging,' go to the source, not what others repeat: Luke, 6:44; Matthew, 7:17-20, 12:34-37 and 15:19-20; John 3:5-6 and 7:24; and I Timothy, 5:20. As to 'immigrants,' law-abiding legal immigrants are welcomed! The wish for them is work hard, provide for your family, raise your children in a free country full of opportunity, contribute to society, and enjoy your American Dream to the fullest! Illegal entry, however, demonstrates their attitude for the laws and people of the host nation. Their needs they feel are greater than the rights of legal Americans. As to 'guns,' in my lifetime I have owned 30 or 40. They never killed or maimed anyone. What a drunk, drug addict or deranged mind may do is another subject and proves the point that a gun hurts no one, only the one holding it. When I was a kid, we took them to school for hunting afterward. After hunting, they were carried into public and private buildings as hunters enjoyed Cokes, etc. They never raised an eyebrow. It was a harmless part of the culture. Frankly, it was then a Christian nation. Since Washington has taken God out of school and government, there is no internal guide for the nation. External laws regulate few. If those who claim an interest in saving innocent lives are sincere, why not tackle those areas that kill the most innocents: cars, drugs, alcohol or legal abortion? As to 'education' in South Carolina, it should be funded and directed from Columbia in cooperation with local school boards. Washington should have no participation in local education. It has pretty well already ruined all it touches."
'IT TAKES A LOWLIFE': Barbara Elliott's heart aches every time she reads that someone has disrespected a police officer. "Whenever a police officer is hurt or gets shot, it hurts me very badly," she says. "It takes a lowlife to spit in the face of a police officer. I have many friends on the force, and if one of them got shot or killed, I think part of my heart would die. Some of these guys hung out at my house when my son was in high school, and they are still good friends."
ODDS AND ENDS: Ladies Auxiliary members at the Woodruff Shrine Club are cooking up a terrific meal for lunch Sunday, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. On the menu are chicken, baked ham, macaroni and cheese, green beans, corn, cake, rolls and tea or coffee. Folks, you get it all for seven bucks; $3 for children.


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We're all trying to slow down that ticking of the clock of life, aren't we? While we can't actually slow down time, we do have some control when it comes to slowing down the aging of our skin. Choices we make in our daily lifestyle can mean the difference between younger looking skin and older looking skin. Here are some things that are known for aging your skin.
Smoking: If you're a smoker, you already know the damage you're causing to your lungs and body, but you're also causing your skin to look older. Wrinkles are caused by repetitive movement in the skin, so every time you bring a cigarette to your mouth, you're making the same movement in your lips. Smokers are known for having many deep wrinkles around the mouth area which their non-smoking peers will not get. If lung issues don't make you want to stop, what about the possibility of looking like this?
Drinking: While alcohol in moderation has been noted to possibly be a good thing in overall health, it can also be responsible for aging your skin if not done in moderation. Heavy drinking can dilate the small blood vessels in your skin causing you to have a flushed appearance long-term. Alcohol can also dehydrate your body, including your skin. Dehydrated skin always looks older than hydrated skin.
Skipping Sunscreen: The misconception is still alive that you only need sunscreen if you're prone to burning, but unfortunately, that's not true. The UV rays damage your skin no matter the skin tone. In fact, skin cancer is far more likely to be deadly to those with dark skin tone because it isn't as obvious in early stages as it is to the lighter toned peers. (Did you know Bob Marley died of Melanoma?) While it is true that those with darker skin are less susceptible to sunburn than those with lighter tones, everyone is getting skin damage when they don't protect against the sun. Wear sunscreen!
Going to Sleep with Your Makeup On: Washing your face before bed can be such a drag, but if you skip your night time routine, you skip the opportunity to apply powerhouse anti-aging ingredients to your skin like retinol. Plus, you clog down your pores with dirt, bacteria and makeup, which make breakouts more likely.
Not Wearing Sunglasses: Just like we mentioned above with smoking and repetitive movements causing wrinkles, not wearing sunglasses will cause your eyes to constantly squint, making crow's feet much more likely. Instead of spending lots of money on an anti-aging eye cream, spend $25 on a good pair of UV protective sunglasses and wear them every time you're outside, especially when you're driving.


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Did People Think No One Would Recognize REAL ID If Introduced Under Another Name?
from the pass-id,-indeed dept
Proponents seem to be blind to the systemic impotence of such an identification card scheme. Individuals originally motivated to obtain and use fake IDs will instead use fake identity documents to procure "real" drivers' licenses. PASS ID creates new risks -- it calls for the scanning and storage of copies of applicants' identity documents (birth certificates, visas, etc.). These documents will be stored in databases that will become leaky honeypots of sensitive personal data, prime targets for malicious identity thieves or otherwise accessible by individuals authorized to obtain documents from the database. Despite some alterations to the scheme, PASS ID is still bad for privacy in many of the same ways the REAL ID was.But why let that stop the gov't from coming up with more ways to keep tabs on you?


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Are you ready to help Shulk and friends combat the mechanical Mechon using the power of the Monado blade? Perhaps this official trailer will help you prepare for the North American release of Xenoblade Chronicles this April.
Or maybe the fact that you've already imported it (or worse) will help you prepare. Either way it's good to see Nintendo finally get around to bringing this RPG wonder stateside, GameStop retail exclusivity and all.
I myself imported the game, but haven't really gotten around to playing it yet. I guess that's something that's going to have to change rather quickly. There goes my weekend!


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Monday night at 10 p.m ET on a special edition of HLN After Dark, Vinnie Politan is one-on-one with the Zimmerman prosecution team to try to find out what happened. HLN has been all over this case, and nothing is off-limits in this primetime interview.
George Zimmerman is charged with second-degree murder for killing 17-year-old Trayvon Martin in February 2012.
Coming soon to HLN: Georgia v. Andrea Sneiderman
Stay with HLN and HLNtv.com for complete coverage of the George Zimmerman trial.


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WASHINGTON - For years, liberal groups privately - and unsuccessfully - pressed President Barack Obama to use the power of the federal government's purse to raise the minimum wage for employees whose companies had contracts with the federal government. Last year, after Obama again failed to act, they changed strategies, launching a public campaign complete with employee strikes.
WASHINGTON � For years, liberal groups privately � and unsuccessfully � pressed President Barack Obama to use the power of the federal government�s purse to raise the minimum wage for employees whose companies had contracts with the federal government. Last year, after Obama again failed to act, they changed strategies, launching a public campaign complete with employee strikes.
It worked.
Yesterday, Obama, frustrated that Congress has refused to raise the minimum wage for all Americans, announced that he�ll use his executive power to increase salaries for hundreds of thousands of workers with the stroke of a pen. It�s the latest example in the evolution of his use of power, from a critic of his predecessor as too prone to executive actions to an incumbent increasingly willing to do the same.
In his State of the Union address, Obama said he�ll sign an executive order to raise the minimum wage from $7.25 to $10.10 per hour for employees involved in future government contracts as a way to lower turnover, boost morale and increase productivity.
�The announcement today is a huge victory for every worker who took to the streets last summer demanding to be paid a wage they deserve,� said Rep. Keith Ellison, D-Minn.
The White House offered no estimate of how many workers the change would affect, although supporters guess that the number would reach into the hundreds of thousands, including those who serve food and wash dishes, clean laundry and buildings, and manufacture military uniforms. Federal spending on contracts reached more than $500 billion in 2012.
Two million Americans work on federal contracts, according to a report by Demos, a public policy organization, although only some of them receive the minimum wage.
Obama�s action will be more limited than advocates had hoped, affecting only future or renegotiated contracts.
Still, they cheered the decision, calling it a first step to Congress increasing the minimum wage for all workers, a move that most Americans support, according to recent polls.
Obama renewed his call for lawmakers to pass a proposal to raise the minimum wage for all workers to $10.10 per hour by 2015. A legislative increase would affect 27 million workers, according to an analysis of census data by the nonpartisan Economic Policy Institute.
�The president clearly shares the frustration of working families waiting for Congress to pass an urgently needed and overdue increase in the federal minimum wage,� said Christine Owens, the executive director of the National Employment Law Project. �I�m hopeful the president�s leadership will inspire congressional leaders to follow suit.�
Obama has known for years that he had the power to raise the minimum wage, using as a model President Lyndon Johnson�s executive order banning gender and racial discrimination against employees whose companies had federal contracts. Subsequent presidents have used similar actions to regulate contractors.
But Obama resisted using the power, choosing instead to push Congress to raise the minimum wage.
In September, his administration announced that it would extend minimum-wage and overtime protections to nearly 2 million home-care workers who look after the elderly and people with disabilities by forcing their employers to abide by the Fair Labor Standards Act, the main wage-and-hour law.
Republican lawmakers were relatively quiet about Obama�s action but they�ve bristled at the president�s latest proclamation that he�ll rely on his own power more.
�House Republicans will continue to look closely at whether the president is faithfully executing the laws, as he took an oath to do,� said Speaker John Boehner, R-West Chester.
�Now, I think dealing with federal contracts and the minimum wage, he probably has the authority to do that. But we�re going to watch very closely because there�s a Constitution that we all take an oath to, including him, and following that Constitution is the basis for our republic.�


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Pakistani squash players set up camp
NATICK — Mahmud Jafri dreamed of finding a site to expand the single squash court at his Dover home into a larger facility where more players could embrace the sport he grew up playing in Pakistan.
His dream has come true.
Last month, Jafri welcomed four Pakistani players and their coach to his club, Dover Squash & Fitness on Route 9 in Natick. It will be their home training base for a national circuit of competitions that will conclude in late March.
The trip is funded by the Pakistani Squash Federation and through a series of events hosted by Jafri.
The club will hold a special reception Jan. 14 to help defray lodging, boarding, and travel expenses for the Pakistani players: brothers Amir and Danish Atlas, Nasir Iqbal, and Farhan Zaman.
"What we hope to do is help the players improve their skills and improve their international ranking as professionals, to give them an even playing field,'' said Jafri, who purchased the popular Route 9 landmark Fairway Bowling, miniature golf and driving range complex
from longtime owner Helen Sellew after it closed in May 2011.
The building, built on the site of the Sellew family's dairy farm and used for candlepin bowling since 1955, is now the renovated showroom for Jafri's third-generation family business, the Dover Rug Co., and he set up his club next door. The new facility includes the Dover Squash Academy, managed by head professional Paul Mathieson, and Dover Yoga. The academy offers lessons for player development, camps and clinics, and serves as the home court for the squash team at the Fay School in Southborough.
The Pakistani contingent at Dover Squash & Fitness includes the national team's coach, Jamshed Gul, and assistant coach Arshad Burki. Mathieson, a former British champion, is also coaching the visitors.
Jafri arranged for 11-time French national champion Thierry Lincou — who recently moved to Needham — and South African pro Clinton Leeuw to work out with the Pakistanis.
"Pakistan dominated the sport internationally from the 1970s into the 1990s,'' said Jafri, who played college squash in Pakistan and moved to the United States at age 20 in 1974, when a pair of Pakistanis, Jahangir Khan and Jansher Khan, were the world's top-ranked professionals.
However, political instability in Pakistan has created an atmosphere of uncertainty that limits opportunities for the country to host major tournaments, or for its many talented players with professional aspirations to obtain travel visas to take part in international competitions.
"It's not a question of talent,'' said Jafri, who built his home court for friends and family, but over time welcomed other players. "Pakistan's players in recent years have played mainly in the Far East and in the United Arab Emirates, but when the number of tournaments you play is relatively low, it affects your world ranking and your status, a lot like the world tennis point system.''
Burki, who has lived in Natick since March, was Pakistan's U-19 and national champion in 2001 and 2002. He turned pro 13 years ago, and is focusing on coaching and training as an assistant at the academy.
He said the exposure to world-class coaches and players at tournaments in the United States and Canada will enhance his coaching skills and his return to the pro ranks.
"It's an exciting time for the players who will fine-tune their games and for me as a role model to our younger players,'' said Burki, ranked 52d in the world from 2004 to 2007. "There's a great sense of optimism about being here.''
Zaman, who will turn 21 in March, placed second at the 2010 World Junior tournament in Ecuador, helping Pakistan finish third overall.
"It's a joy, an honor and a privilege to represent my country,'' said Zaman, who is staying with his cousin, Shahid Zaman, head professional at the Boston Tennis & Racquet Club. "It's a huge motivation and it will make me work twice as hard to hopefully get a top-50 ranking someday.''
Squash is played on a walled indoor court (the doubles court is larger and higher). Shots must land above a metal strip on the front wall, and all four walls can be used. Considered the world's most aerobic racquet sport, it originated in England and is being considered as an Olympic sport.
Its origins in Pakistan date to British colonial rule in the late 19th century.
"Like many of us in Pakistan, squash is a family tradition for me,'' said Zaman, who broke into a wide smile when describing his passion for the sport. "It's a true test of endurance and fitness, and if you pass the test often enough you have earned the respect you deserve.''
Jafri, who began informal discussions with the Pakistani Squash Federation two years ago, has also shown respect to Sellew, who reluctantly closed Fairway's doors.
She had hoped the building would not be torn down and that the 33,000-square-foot property would continue to be used at least in part for recreational purposes.
So today the sounds of bowling balls rolling down 32 alleys and sending pins flying have been replaced by the quieter sounds of squash balls bounding off walls and racquets at Jafri's three courts.
"People have a nostalgic and warm feeling about Fairway Bowling that they continue to express to me, and in fact I used to bring my children there for their birthday parties,'' said Jafri. "So there's a personal connection to the property.
"It's a wonderful feeling,'' he said, "to be able to bridge a sport from the past to the future of a sport I have loved all my life.''


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How many artists can claim the distinction of co-founding not just one – but two – monumentally influential bands? Peter Hook is a member of that rare club. Inspired by a legendary Sex Pistols show in Manchester, England, in June 1976, Hook, Bernard Sumner, Stephen Morris and singer Ian Curtis formed Joy Division. Joy Division's two studio albums – 1979's Unknown Pleasures and 1980's Closer – have since become templates for the artier, darker sides of bands as varied as R.E.M., Radiohead and Interpol.
Curtis's tragic suicide in 1980 cut short Joy Division's undeniable brilliance. Along with keyboardist-guitarist Gillian Gilbert, Hook and the remaining members carried on as New Order, creating such trendsetting masterworks as 1983's Power, Corruption & Lies. In his new book, Unknown Pleasures: Inside Joy Division, Hook offers a thrilling ride through Joy Division's complicated musical journey. There's tragedy, to be sure, but there's also an examination of Curtis's lighter side, and lots of talk about how the band created their wondrous music.
Recently, Hook chatted with us about the book, bass playing and why his appreciation of Joy Division's music has grown through the years.
That was the motivation for writing the book?
There's always been one side of Joy Division that most people pushed, which was the dark intensity, the Gothic splendor of the music. I felt there were other aspects to the personality of the band, and a personality behind Ian that didn't come out. It was about supplementing information to make the story more human, and also to make it a bit more inspirational to people. The thing that turned me onto music – going back to that first time I saw the Sex Pistols -- was the mere fact that you could do it. The aura around Joy Division in some ways made that prospect too mysterious.
As you worked on the book, did you discover things or uncover feelings in yourself that surprised you?
There were certain ways I realized had changed, in my own mind. The biggest was that I had convinced myself Ian had gotten ill toward the end of Joy Division, when in reality he was ill very much at the start. I think I had done that to assuage my sense of guilt, shall we say, because I was very confused and angry about it. Persuading myself that [he was ill only later] enabled me live with a little easier with what happened. But there was nothing else. The inescapable conclusion you come to is that no one will ever find out why he did what he did, on that night. What drove him to it? What made him feel there was no hope? I was with him on the previous Friday, and he was absolutely fantastic. It's still very frustrating, and there's still anger and guilt. But that's what happens with suicides. A suicide always leaves everybody behind, wishing they had done more and feeling somehow guilty of not doing enough.
In retrospect, were there indications in his lyrics that he was troubled?
The way he delivered them was fantastic. There was nothing lacking. You maybe didn't get the lyrical nuances, but you definitely got the spirit. His lyrics, especially on Closer, were in contradiction with how he was as a person. If he had been curled into a ball in the fetal position, crying in the corner, we might have thought, "Oh, my God, we had better read his lyrics and see what's going on." But there was nothing like that. He seemed very normal, very "up" and very confident. Nothing amiss was apparent until after the fact. As a frontman, he delivered like a tornado, and therefore we were all perfectly happy. He sounded great.
Let's talk a bit about the music. Is it true you weren't happy with the sound of Joy Division's recordings, early on?
The thing I've come to realize is that, within the space of about six months, we went from writing straight-up punk songs to writing wonderfully mature, very adult rock songs. But the funny thing is, we still felt like punks -- Bernard and me, in particular -- and we wanted our first album to sound that way, like the Pistols and The Clash. Martin Hannett, our producer, created this wonderful-sounding record. I think you can put it down to our youth, the fact that we didn't recognize that. We were still at that stage where we wanted to shock, and be very aggressive. Martin gave us a wonderful LP that would last forever, whereas when you're a 21-year-old punk, you only want to last five minutes. Listening to that album now, I'm so glad I didn't get my way.
How did you go about learning to play bass?
I learned by listening to punk records. That's what we all did. There was one point where I bought a book – Palmer Hughes' How to Play Rock 'N Roll Electric Bass Guitar -- but that lasted only about five minutes. The only good thing about the book is that it had stickers to show you where the notes were. I had great fun putting those stickers on my bass. I've never been good at doing things "by the book." We just learned on the hoof, at rehearsals, which I why to this day I play with just three fingers.
Is being self-taught a good thing?
That's one reason I don't like my daughter to have music lessons. Not being formally taught, you have no preconceived ideas. Nobody's told you what you can or cannot do. In a strange way, the world is your oyster. You can whatever you want. There's no one there to say, "That's wrong," to tell you what you should and shouldn't do. If someone had told us that, in Joy Division, we probably wouldn't have made music as good as we made.
Were there certain bass players you tried to emulate?
Only Jean-Jacques Burnel, the bass player for The Stranglers. His bass-playing was very "attack-y," and cutting. It was also high in the mix. That appealed to my ego. (laughs)
Where does the strong sense of melody in your playing come from?
I suppose I have to put that down to my mother and father. It's in the genes. I was 21 before I started playing – no previous experience at all. Had I never gone to that Sex Pistols concert, I may never have discovered bass playing at all. Also, if I hadn't bought a bad bass speaker, originally, I may have ended up being a "normal" bass player. The first speaker I bought cost me twenty dollars -- it sounded horrible. I could hear myself only by playing high on the strings. Ian loved that, the fact that I played melodic lines high up on the neck. He felt it drove the band along, sensationally. He encouraged me to do that at every opportunity.
What was your first bass?
It was an SG copy. I still have it. Then I moved on to a Gibson EB-01. I've always found Gibsons to have a great sound. It's quite distorted, but in a nice fat way. I loved that guitar. I also have small hands, which is another reason I like Gibson basses, because their necks are narrow. Later I ended up using a custom-made guitar with the same features, except for a straight-through long-scale neck instead of a bolt-on. I wish I still had that original EB-01. I sold it when I got the custom-made guitar, because I had no money.
Didn't Sumner play Gibsons as well?
He always used Gibsons. The first guitar he had was an SG copy, which he himself customized. And then he started using a Shergold. Then, when we were in America on tour, we went to Manny's in New York, and that's where he fell in love with a cherry red Gibson SG. Fortunately, the SG was a "second;" otherwise we couldn't have afforded it. It actually had the word "second" stamped on the neck. We could never figure out why, because it seemed absolutely perfect. Bernard used that guitar for years. He switched only when he started experimenting. The guitar he's used most since then is an ES-335. He's truly a Gibson aficionado.
How difficult was it starting New Order, after Curtis died?
We had to re-learn a new method of writing, to find a way to write without Ian. He was like the orchestra leader. He listened and told us which bits were fantastic, which bits we should focus on. This was before we even had a tape recorder. Without him, we had to record everything, and then listen back to it and start picking it apart. It involved writing in a completely different sort of way. Another problem was that Ian's death really seemed to affect our producer, Martin Hammett, who loved Ian's singing. Martin sort of fell out of love with us.
But obviously you found your way.
We had to limp along for a while, but I do think it came quite quickly. It came within a period of two years. It was a different group, but we were back to strength. If you listen to Movement, you hear a Joy Division album with New Order vocals – very fragile vocals, completely different from Ian's. And when you get to Power Corruption & Lies, you have a New Order album, with New Order vocals. The musical difference was complete. We had found our feet.
You're now writing a book about New Order. Will your approach to that story be different?
The Joy Division story wasn't tainted by money or sex or drugs. It was a very honest time, and a very hard-working time for members of the group. When we got to New Order, we were allowed to indulge and it became more of a normal rock and roll story. Every cliché about sex, drugs and rock and roll is in New Order – and it was mainly me. (laughs) But the thing about New Order is that the band was there for several huge movements that changed the culture of music. New Order has a very interesting history. The next book will have a different feel.
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PRL necesitaba un nuevo diseño de logotipo y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 73 diseños de 25 diseñadores freelance.
A small group of students and professors at a variety of schools are launching a site to develop and share research hacks; little tips, ideas, and software they utilize in their day-to-day research that make their work easier.
We're looking for a good looking, "modern" logo. Bonus points if it is easily scalable. Also, we'd really like whatever logo we choose in .PSD and .PNG formats.
We're finally doing it. We've found enough people with enough interest (and time) to actually put together a site. Now all we need is a good logo and design.
Conceptually, ResearchHacks was launched years ago in a small bar in Philadelphia. In reality, a domain was purchased and WordPress installed on a server a few weeks ago. Someone might have thrown together some Ruby to analyze fluorescent images and a few LaTeX tutorials too. We're aren't quite sure yet.
We've got a handful of tips and research methods we'd like to share publicly and develop with other scientists without all of the red tape and bureaucracy. What we need is a logo.
We're all stuck in academia, so we've got limited resources.
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In an effort to connect South Jeffco business professionals, the West Chamber of Commerce organized a monthly group called the South Jeffco Corridor Professionals.
Entering its second year, the group aims to create and develop relationships and networking opportunities among public and private business sectors.
Change has been brewing at Atlas Coffees.
A recent addition to the ownership team of the coffee shop on West Ken Caryl Avenue led to renovations, new hours, a new coffee roaster and new menu offerings.
With the renovations, the shop has more space to host community events. And with its new roaster — Denver-based Corvus Coffee Roasters — the business hopes to emphasize coffee education and offer myriad varieties of coffee beans and flavorings.
Lockheed Martin has been selected to design, build and operate the spacecraft for a NASA mission to study asteroids near Jupiter.
One of NASA's two new Discovery Program missions, the Lucy spacecraft will perform the first reconnaissance of the Jupiter Trojan asteroids, which orbit the sun in tandem with the gas giant. Lucy will launch in 2021 to study six individual asteroids, according to a Lockheed Martin news release.
One day some 15 years ago, a friend gifted Pete DeWolf a box of toffee.
Though it was quickly devoured, the toffee got DeWolf's gears turning.
"I thought, 'Wow, this is delicious. However, if I were to make it, this is how I would do differently,' " he said.
And thus began his efforts to create his own recipe. The rest is sweet history.
DeWolf began Steamboat Toffee Co. nearly 10 years ago. Within the last few months, he expanded the business and opened Red Rocks Toffee Co. on Goddard Ranch Court in Morrison.
Closing in on the end of its second year in business, Mathnasium of Littleton is working to promote math and make the subject fun for all.
The center provides tutoring and enrichment services for children in second through 12th grades. Some gifted kindergartners and first-graders come in, but they are a rarity.
Street tacos have been all the rage in recent years, with both food trucks and brick-and-mortar eateries getting crafty with the seemingly simple Mexican staple. R Taco threw its hat in the ring six years ago in Dallas, and its third Colorado location is scheduled to open this week at Southwest Plaza.
More than five years of work by a team of local Lockheed Martin engineers came to a thrilling conclusion July 4 when NASA's Juno spacecraft was flawlessly placed into orbit around Jupiter.
Southwest Plaza mall has begun demolishing the parking deck on the north end of the shopping center, between JCPenney and Dick's Sporting Goods.
A large sign with the Dunkin' Donuts logo announces the anticipated opening of a new shop on South Kipling Parkway in the coming months. The steel framework for the building is in place at the site, where construction workers are making progress on completing the project by this summer.
Josh Blanchard, one of the owners of the franchise, says he is thrilled to be opening a second Dunkin' Donuts in Littleton. Another shop is on West Mineral Avenue.
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eSpeak (a compact open source software speech synthesizer)
eSpeak produces good quality English speech. It uses a different synthesis
method from other open source text to speech (TTS) engines, and sounds
quite different. It's perhaps not as natural or "smooth", but some find
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Allow me to re-create for you a heartwarming holiday scene that unfolded a few nights ago in my home, darkened by night, warmed by love, seized by the flu.
Two hours into a fitful, codeine-induced sleep, I was shaken awake by the sound of my son retching his little guts out all over his room. I leapt out of bed and bounded toward the ugly scene. I stripped him and his bed down, scrubbed the floor and retrieved clean pajamas, while my husband hauled away the bedding, towels and other casualties.
There's no place like home for the holidays, which is where three of us spent the next day — my son and I legitimately sick, my daughter predicting a flu onset at any moment. (My stepson escaped the bug this time, and my husband was healthy-ish enough to head to work.)
A wide-open Wednesday in December with no place to go. No school, no work, no rehearsals, no recitals, no open houses, no fundraisers.
Something in my flu-addled brain read this as a gift. An opportunity that must not be squandered. A day to look back upon and remember for its crafts involving green construction paper; and its baked goods that we would, eventually, feel like eating; and its unparalleled sense of togetherness, punctuated by hugs, woven with peals of laughter.
I have working-mom guilt. I rarely admit it and, to be honest, I rarely actually feel it. I think my kids benefit enormously from my career. Our babysitters have become like family members. My son and daughter love my cubicle and my co-workers and my office anecdotes. I am a wiser, fuller person and parent because of the particular work I get to do. My salary provides them luxuries like food and a house.
But I have my moments. And every single one of them has to do with time and there never being quite enough of it. Surely, I have myself convinced, I should be reading them even more books and helping them (OK, watching them) assemble even more Rainbow Loom bracelets and chaperoning even more of their field trips and, well, you get the point.
Guilt is a ridiculous, useless, pain-in-the-neck emotion. I don't plan to stop working any more than I plan to stop paying my mortgage. And I don't read or loom or volunteer as much as I do out of guilt. I do it out of love and whole-hearted investment in raising good, curious, fulfilled people.
But wide-open Wednesday? On wide-open Wednesday I let guilt rule the day. Guilt forced my kids off the couch, where they were happily watching alternating episodes of "Power Rangers" and "Good Luck Charlie," and marched them into the kitchen to make, of all things, a gingerbread house.
We would assemble it, I thought, and decorate it and gaze upon it and remember our day at home together and say a silent prayer of thanks for family and blessings in disguise and good health, which would have returned by then.
Then we started actually assembling it. A load-bearing gingerbread wall tipped over and the roof collapsed. The nonpareils that were supposed to adorn the lawn kept escaping and rolling onto the kitchen floor, and the fondant that we were supposed to shape into a snowman's scarf refused to cooperate, and I found myself yelling at the gables (honestly, who do they think they are, including gables?).
That's when I apologized. To the children and to the gables and to myself. Back to the couch, you guys. I'm sorry. Back to the blankets and the mindless entertainment and, hey, save me a spot.
Guilt is rarely grounded in reality. It feeds on imaginary scripts and breeds impossible-to-live-out scenarios and infects our minds with foolhardy ideas, such as erecting a gingerbread house with your sick children.
Families live in reality. And families, in reality, take care of each other. Sometimes that means baking together and sometimes that means cleaning up after each other and sometimes that just means sitting on the couch together.
I'm learning. It's slow going and it's messy. But I'm learning.
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WASHINGTON - U.S. home prices jumped 12.2 percent in May compared with a year ago, the biggest annual gain since March 2006. The increase shows the housing recovery is strengthening.
WASHINGTON - U.S. home prices jumped 12.2 percent in May compared with a year ago, the biggest annual gain since March 2006. The increase shows the housing recovery is strengthening.
The Standard & Poor's/Case-Shiller 20-city home price index released Tuesday also surged 2.4 percent in May from April. The month-over-month gain nearly matched the 2.6 percent increase in April from March - the highest on record.
The price increases were widespread. All 20 cities showed gains in May from April and compared with a year ago.
Prices in Dallas and Denver reached the highest level on records dating to 2000. That marks the first time since the housing bust that any city has reached an all-time high.
San Joaquin County is not part of the index, but May sales figures released by the California Association of Realtors showed a 26.5 percent surge in median home prices to $206,190 from 12 months earlier. June sales figures CAR released this month showed the price run-up continuing with year-over-year prices climbing 27 percent to a median of $208,130.
Statewide, year-over-year median home prices in June topped $428,000, up 33.5 percent from a year earlier, CAR said.
Prices jumped 24.5 percent in San Francisco in May from a year earlier, the largest increase. Las Vegas reported the next biggest gain at 23.3 percent. Both remain well below their peak prices.
Home values are rising as more people are bidding on a scarce supply of houses for sale. Steady price increases, along with stable job gains and historically low mortgage rates, have in turn encouraged more Americans to buy homes.
One concern is that higher mortgage rates could slow home sales. But many economists say rates remain low by historical standards and would need to rise much faster to halt the momentum.
The index covers roughly half of U.S. homes. It measures prices compared with those in January 2000 and creates a three-month moving average. The May figures are the latest available. They are not adjusted for seasonal variations, so the monthly gains reflect more buying activity over the summer.
Despite the recent gains, home prices are still about 25 percent below the peaks they reached in July 2006. That's a key reason the supply of homes for sale remains low, as many homeowners are waiting to recoup their losses before putting their houses on the market.
Higher home prices help the economy in several ways. They encourage more sellers to put their homes on the market, boosting supply and sustaining the housing recovery. And they make homeowners feel wealthier, encouraging consumers to spend more. Banks are also more willing to provide mortgage loans when homes are appreciating in value.


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Secondly, if it's good enough for most users, why all the discussion? Why all the complaining, fudding, and carrying on in every forum, blog, bug report, etc, etc. Certainly this has to be one of the most vocal minorities ever.
Third, if things are as you say, "90%" and "typical", how can you be sure that people are happy with the open drives and haven't just given in and accepted that FLOSS will never offer the extras such as gaming and just turn to something else (ps, wii, xbox, windows box, etc). How much feedback bias is going on where fact that people can't influences that people don't.
Lets say tomorrow, that someone waves a magic wand and all the binary drivers were open, pattens were abolished, Epic came through with UT3, Steam etc... all happy rainbows and shit. Are you saying that the typical 90% won't give a shit because Supertux, KPatience, and Firefox have all been "fine" for some time?
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Kim Kardashian and her boyfriend Kanye West head into Crustacean Restaurant after attending a taping of The X Factor on Wednesday (November 21) in Beverly Hills, Calif.
The 31-year-old television personality also brought along her half-sisters Kendall and Kylie Jenner to help support their sis Khloe Kardashian during her hosting gig.
"Khloe looks stunning tonight on X Factor! So proud of you @khloekardashian!!! You were born to do this!" Kim tweeted during the show.
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INDIANA vs. CLIPPERS
Tip-off: 12:30 p.m. today, Staples Center
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Update: The Clippers keep picking up victories while adding to the injury list. With forward Matt Barnes already sidelined after retina surgery, guard Chris Paul sat out Friday's win over Sacramento in which the latest casualty became guard J.J. Redick. Paul's hamstring strain leaves him questionable again for today's game. … Redick took a nasty spill in the second quarter and sprained his right wrist and will also be a game-time decision. Coach Doc Rivers said Redick's wrist swelled considerably, though X-rays were negative. "It's a sprained wrist and the X-rays are negative, so that's good news," Rivers told the team Web site. "But it did swell up quite a bit and it's his right hand. If it's his left hand, he'd be fine because he doesn't have one, but it's his right hand. And we need him. We need that cannon. We'll see. We want to be real safe with him and the same for Chris." … The injuries could mean Jamal Crawford will be pressed into service at point guard again after delivering a knockout performance in Sacramento. Crawford had 31 points, 11 assists and seven rebounds in the overtime victory over the Kings. … Redick is averaging a career-high 15.8 points per game. … The Clippers have won four in a row and are 8-1 at home, but now run into the hottest team in the league. The Pacers (15-1) have won six in a row and are 6-1 on the road this season. This is the first of a five-game road trip for Indiana, all against Western Conference opposition.
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Is Nick Allen a troublemaker? He really just likes to liven things up at school -- and he's always had plenty of great ideas. When Nick learns some interesting information about how words are created, suddenly he's got the inspiration for his best plan ever...the frindle. Who says a pen has to be called a pen? Why not call it a frindle? Things begin innocently enough as Nick gets his friends to use the new word. Then other people in town start saying frindle. Soon the school is in an uproar, and Nick has become a local hero. His teacher wants Nick to put an end to all this nonsense, but the funny thing is frindle doesn't belong to Nick anymore. The new word is spreading across the country, and there's nothing Nick can do to stop it.
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- February 1998 |
- Grades 3 - 7 |
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Describing his novel, Andrew Clements writes that Frindle "is about discovering the true nature of words, language, thought, community, learning." Take each of these ideas one at a time. How is each explored in Frindle? What do you think is the true nature of each?
The frindle is just one of Nick's great ideas. Brainstorm about ways you could improve your own school. How can you turn your ideas into action?
"Every good story," Mrs. Granger writes to Nick, "needs a bad guy, don't you think?" Do you agree? Does every good story have a villain? Can you think of any that don't?
Brian Selznick's illustrations add their own sly humor to Frindle. Discuss a few of your favorites in detail. For example, how does his first illustration, opposite the title page, help set up the novel? How do you know from his fullpage portrait of Mrs. Granger that she can't be pushed around?
Although Nick didn't know it until he turned twenty-one, his new word earned him a huge amount of money. Do you think his parents were right in setting up a trust fund for him? What do you think he might have done with the money if he could have spent it earlier? What would you do if you suddenly had a lot of money of your own?
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Dear Friends,
The moment that salutation appears, you know what's going on: It's a letter, and someone hopes it has reached you.
We write a letter, send it off, and then we trust it arrives, hope it gets opened and read and thought about. It's that way with a book as well, and my new novel, Extra Credit, is no exception. Plus, this book has a special kinship with letter writing: it's built around a pen pal exchange between two sixth graders–a gi


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Kymograph, London, England, 1925-1935
The kymograph is a classic tool of laboratory research invented by the German physiologist Carl Ludwig (1816-1895) in 1847. It was first used to measure blood pressure during physiological experiments. A cannula connected to a U-shaped tube filled with mercury was inserted into the artery of an animal. On top of the mercury was a float attached to a pen. As the blood pulsated, the pen recorded the movement on smoked paper wrapped around the metal drum. The kymograph, shown here, is adapted to record muscle contractions. An isolated muscle is placed on coils of wire and connected to an electrical stimulus, controlled by a switch. The muscle is also attached to the kymograph to record when the muscle contracts. When the muscle is stimulated, heat is produced and transferred to the thermocouple (cut away to show the two coils of metal which, when heated, produce an electric current). The thermocouple is attached to a galvanometer to record the electric current produced when the thermocouple is heated.
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An instrument for measuring, and recording graphically, the pressure of the blood in the blood vessels of a living animal.
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The science of the functioning of living organisms and their component parts.