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Noctua 140mm/150mm Case Fan Roundup Review
Noctua 140mm & 150mm fan Introduction:
Noctua has made a name for itself for delivering sound-optimized premium components without sacrificing thermal performance. It continues to innovate the cooling sector, by this time introducing its own AAO (Advanced Acoustic Optimisation) frames to the new line-up of 140mm+ Fans: the Noctua NF-A15 PWM, the Noctua NF-A14 FLX, and the Noctua NF-A14 ULN.
The Noctua NF-A15 PWM is meant to provide superior performance on high-end CPU coolers, while both the Noctua NF-A14 FLX and Noctua NF-A14 ULN are meant ideally for watercooling radiators or as upgrades for 140mm case fans. They will be tested against the previous line's Noctua NF-P14 on both a CPU cooler and watercooling radiator, as well as against a Phanteks- PH-F140TS fan on its own Phanteks PH-TC14CS CPU Cooler.
Let's see if all that design innovation can prove itself in some real-world tests!
Noctua 140mm & 150mm fan Closer Look:
The packaging is revamped from the usual brown and white themed box Noctua typically used for its previous fans, as there's now some more black color added to the theme. The front still has the Noctua logo and the part number, but now there's a mobile tag and a sticker indicating what the ideal use for the fan is, which is useful for a customer browsing the store in search of fans for specific uses. It no longer has a window that shows off the fan on the front. To see the fan you have to pry open the velcro-latched cover, which shows off all the nifty new enhancements on the left side of the inside cover; from the Flow Acceleration Channels, to the SSO2 bearing and Stepped Inlet Design. On the right side of the inside cover you can see the actual fan, albeit upside-down, through the plastic window, along with the Scope of Delivery and illustrations of what's included inside the box with the fan. The back side of the cover shows a brief description of the fan in nine different languages and provides the fan specifications, the Scope of Delivery again, and the Six Years of Warranty disclaimer.
Inside each box is a plastic shell that holds the fan and accessories together. Included in all of them is a manual, a fan, an extension cable, mounting screws, and vibration resistant mounts. Each fan also has different accessories specific to the model:
- The Noctua NF-A14 ULN includes a 3:4 pin adapter and an U.L.N.A. (Ultra-Low-Noise Adapter).
- The Noctua NF-A15 PWM includes a Y-cable, and a L.N.A. (Low-Noise Adapter).
- The Noctua NF-A14 FLX includes a 3:4 pin adapter, a L.N.A and a U.L.N.A..
Noctua continues to provide a lot of useful accessories that add functionality to the package for the widest range of users. Each of the cables on the three fans are labeled for ease of identification!


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Safe endoscopic removal of a sharp-edged foreign body from a dog's stomach
Although this gastric foreign body was an incidental finding, it was just a matter of time before if caused gastrointestinal distress. Inserting an endoscope through a protective overtube allowed the sharp object to be retrieved without inflicting further damage.
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Weeks like this one tend to engender nostalgia in the capital for an older way of doing things — when politicians could cut unseemly deals in proverbial smoke-filled back rooms and rest assured that the messy sausage-making process was mostly invisible to the public.
In the past decade, Congress has become more transparent, less corrupt, and more responsive. This is good. But at the same time, it has become less functional, more partisan, and more deeply despised by the American people. With the best of intentions, it banished earmarks, pulled back the curtain on the lawmaking process, vilified the craft of politics, and "reformed" campaign finance, all in the hope of cleaning up the system. With the government closed, Congress gridlocked, and no resolution in sight, maybe it's time to acknowledge that the 21st-century reform agenda has mostly failed. "I do long for an earlier time, with all of its flaws and warts, where politicians could operate as politicians — and that's not, to me, a pejorative term," says Norm Ornstein, a proud institutionalist, and an institution himself, who has studied Congress for decades at the American Enterprise Institute.
Take earmarks. They're unbecoming and occasionally corrupt (just ask Jack Abramoff), but for every Bridge to Nowhere, dozens of worthy projects got funded. The Transportation Department once tried to launch a campaign stigmatizing earmarks for useless roads and bridges, but it abandoned the effort when it realized most of the appropriation requests were for projects that met the department's merit-based standards. Yes, earmarks often involved quid pro quos, but that's useful, not harmful. "It's an integral part of how we function," the late Sen. Frank Lautenberg, D-N.J., said in 2010, just before the Senate did away with them. Often called legislative grease, pork was better described by the late political scientist James Q. Wilson as the "necessary glue that holds political coalitions together." In Bloomberg Businessweek, Brendan Greeley asked this year, "Would it really be so terrible to reintroduce some congressionally sanctioned bribery? That would let members lay claim to the odd million in the interest of striking a deal worth much more."
Or take campaign finance reform. The 2002 McCain-Feingold law inadvertently undermined political parties, creating a vacuum later filled by outside groups, such as the Senate Conservatives Fund, which helped elect people like Ted Cruz. "When the money went through the party, the party would help find the candidate. And your candidate wasn't too far to the right or too far to the left," former Republican House Speaker Dennis Hastert told National Journal. "When you did away with that, you pushed all the money out to the far left "¦ [and] the far right."
Even transparency deserves a critical look. Hill rags and Internet gossip sheets now cover incremental legislative updates, with a focus on process, which is ugly and easily distorted for partisan gain. Leaked comments and proposed deals often stymie negotiators. "Congress is still trying to adapt to a world without earmarks and with hyper-transparency," says Rep. Thomas Massie, a libertarian Republican from Kentucky who is very much of the new school of politics.
Even attempts to let Americans in on the back and forth are pointless. Just look at what happened when President Obama vowed to negotiate the Affordable Care Act in public: a televised afternoon of Kabuki talking points. C-SPAN has the laudable goal of making the legislative process accessible, but for all its unassuming tediousness, it's turned the House into little more than a cable-access studio for members of Congress to grandstand and berate the other side. Meanwhile, all the real action has been pushed further away from the cameras.
Everyone bemoans the backroom deal, the subject of negative ads and innuendoed press coverage. But the clubbiness, the opacity, even the haze of cigar smoke served a purpose. "Taking away some of the ability to sit down in a back room and cut some deal, then bring it forward and know they're going to be able to bring their troops, along — for all the drawbacks that come from that kind of deal-making, it has its places, and we miss it," Ornstein says.
Institutional Washington is in a death spiral. It doesn't function, so Americans disdain it and elect lawmakers who share their contempt. They, in turn, don't do anything to fix it, so stagnation worsens. There's a consequence to the Washington-bashing: "Every member of Congress runs for Congress by running against Congress," says Lee Hamilton, who served 34 years on the Hill as a Democrat from Indiana and now directs the Center on Congress at Indiana University. "But it eventually becomes a dangerous proposition."
Disdain for Washington has become almost a litmus test for politicians in both parties. They stigmatize living here full time, and today's congressional calendars allow for more and more time back home. The goal — to keep lawmakers in touch with their constituents — is commendable, but the result creates fewer opportunities for lawmakers to work, let alone socialize, together. "The solution is "¦ a return to the regular order of doing business," Hamilton says. "For a couple hundred years, we developed a process in this country."¦ It was not a smooth process; it was messy, it was partisan. But it fundamentally worked."
Hastert, however, isn't holding his breath: "Look, the old days aren't going to come back." That's the thing about the old days. They never come back.


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A 19-year-old Jacksonville man was indicted Thursday by a federal grand jury on charges of conspiring and attempting to provide material support to terrorists, WJXT-TV reports.
According to the indictment, Shelton Bell devised a plan to travel to the Arabian Peninsula and join Ansar Al-Sharia (AAS), an alias for al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula, and participate in violent armed conflict, which he termed "jihad."
AAS has taken responsibility for multiple attacks on Yemeni forces, including a suicide bombing during a parade in May 2012, that killed more than 100 Yemeni soldiers and a series of armed assaults in March 2012, killing more than 100 people, including Yemeni soldiers.
The indictment alleges that between May 2012 and September, Bell and others engaged in physical, firearms, and other training in preparation for armed conflict in the Middle East, which Bell described as "the actions of jihad." Bell allegedly solicited other individuals, including juveniles, to travel overseas with him in furtherance of this conspiracy.
Bell made video and audio recordings intended to be distributed to others once he arrived in the Middle East, for the purpose of soliciting and recruiting others there to participate in violent jihad, according to the indictment.
In September, Bell and a juvenile traveled to Amman, Jordan and made contact with an individual who could facilitate their travel to Yemen to participate in violent jihad.
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U.S. District Court Judge William Hayes ordered Martinez, 51, to pay about $11 million to his former clients, whom he defrauded by preparing bogus tax returns and taking checks that were meant for the Internal Revenue Service. The prosecutor said Martinez used the funds to pay for things like a "well-designed" $700,000 pool and hot tubs at his house.
Hayes also ordered Martinez, a former IRS agent, to pay several million dollars to the IRS and the state Franchise Tax Board.
Martinez has been in jail since his February 2012 arrest, after the FBI investigated the murder-for-hire plot. No one was harmed as the FBI arrested Martinez and his limo driver before anything could be carried out.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Joseph Orabona asked for a 29-year sentence while Martinez's attorney, David Demergian, asked for a 10-year term.
"The victim in La Jolla — she's terrified every day," said Orabona, who added the vicitm was too afraid to attend the sentencing.
The financial charges Martinez pleaded guilty to in August 2012 were mail and Social Security fraud, aggravated identity theft, money laundering and making false tax returns. He also pleaded guilty to using a telephone in a murder-for-hire plot, four counts of witness tampering and soliciting a crime of violence.
Orabona said Martinez knew the routines of the four former clients and gave a hit man their photos and pictures of their residences.
The would-be hit man contacted authorities and the FBI videotaped their meeting.
Hayes agreed with the prosecutor the hiring of the hit man "was not an impulsive situation," calling it "pretty cold blooded."
"The fraud case went on for a number of years," said Hayes, adding the fraud was "aggravated" because "he had trust of his clients."
Demergian told the judge Martinez paid $100,000 in medical costs in 2004 after his young son was diagnosed with autism. Martinez needed more money to pay for ongoing care and the fraud began, he said.
Years later, Martinez "tried to make it right and sat down with the victims to tell them what he had done," he said.
Demergian said the murder-for-hire plot was never taken seriously and Martinez knew the guy would not go through with it. Martinez didn't have the $100,000 needed to pay the hit man, despite his statements, he said.
Martinez apologized to his victims and said he would repay them.
"I am very appalled for what I've done. I'm truly sorry. Please forgive me," he said.
He apologized to his limo driver, Russell Thellmann, 65, whom he gave money to give to the hit man. Federal agents found more than $42,000 in cash in a cereal box in Thellmann's kitchen. Thellmann pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit money laundering and was sentenced in 2012 to 34 days in jail, which was time he already served before he posted bond.


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XFX Double Dissipation R7750 Review
XFX has been in the market competing in gaming-oriented video cards with both AMD and NVIDIA for some time. Over the years, they have also made PSUs, cables, adapters, and the unique WarPad mouse pad – something I showed you about a year ago. Today, we'll be taking a look at what XFX is really known for – GPUs such as the R7750 Double Dissipation 1GB Black Edition card. I always have found it funny how rare it is to actually find a card from XFX that isn't a "Black Edition" card – other than the lower end GPUs, most of their cards start out a bit overclocked.
If you know XFX at all, you'd know the technology behind the Double Dissipation; two fans to air-cool everything including the GPU, heat sinks, VRMs, and PCB board. It's designed to cool effectively without adding extra noise to your case – a noble deed to ensure double the fans doesn't mean double the noise. One truly unique feature about this card is the fact that it is a bit faster than your typical 7750. It's actually clocked 100 MHz faster than the reference card, which would otherwise be at 800 MHz. It's also ready to handle up to three displays; great for those wanting to set up an Eyefinity build. There are 4 available outputs: 1x Dual-Link DVI, 1x Single-Link DVI, 1x HDMI, and 1x Display Port. Let's dig deeper to see how this card looks and performs.
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The XFX R7750 is packaged in a neat smaller-sized box that is only a little bit bigger the size of the card itself. Maybe that's a bit of an exaggeration, but it really is only about an inch or two wider in every direction. Good things do come in small boxes – so we hope! The front of the box is decorated with the Double Dissipation logo – two Ds back to back – with a big X subtly behind it. The Double Dissipation feature is explained in detailed diagrams below the R7750 name, while the upper corner screams out the BE feature – a 100 MHz overclock. Strangely, it really doesn't say "Black Edition" anywhere on the box.
The back of the box is full of features and "X" puns intended with the planned categories: "Xpertise", "Xformance", Xperience", "Xcelerate", and of course, "Xfactor". Each section has its own quick little blurb or image for a quick understanding that this card is ready to perform. The sides of the box get a little nerdy with a great list of key features including the 128-bit floating point HDR rendering.
Opening up the box is always the best part. XFX keeps things interesting with a neatly-packed "black box" to open up. Most video cards I've ever gotten, high-end or low-end, have always come in just plain brown cardboard. The black color somehow made my day – that and the little XFX logo as if I might have forgotten what I bought opening up the box.
Opening up the little box inside the box…you'll find another box…well, sort of. You'd actually find a bunch of papers and underneath that, the card in its static pajamas ready to be awakened. It is packed in there nice and snug, with no way for bed bugs to bite – or more to say, the delivery man to destroy. The aforementioned stack of papers also consists of some warranty information, a door hanger, a driver disc, and some more information on XFX, with a flyer or two to direct you to buying new dongles or even a new PSU. At least, they give you a DVI-to-VGA adapter to start with.
To the next page! I'll give you some pictures to really see what the card looks like, now that you know the box inside and out – you deserve more.


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Harboring an enduring love for Natalie six years after her marriage to another man, Jake Sanders learns of his rival's death and attends the funeral only to discover that Natalie is not the woman she seemed to be, a situation that compels a determined search for answers.
The novel is filled with twists and turns........a college professor Jake Fisher watches the love of his life Natalie marry another man.....all is not what it seems to be...predictable!!!!!!
Very entertaining and one of the most original plots I have come across in a very long time. I had a difficult time buying into the reasoning of the main character but once I put that aside, it was a very good read
Good solid Coben; that involves dealing with the past problematically, as SOP. This one is a creative take on the remorse, or lack thereof. >>>>>> Very comfortable feel. A far fetched hook that drags on the action throughout, but Coben sort of pulls it off. King of the unrequited. In lesser hands this would have been a disaster.
My first Harlan Coben book and I liked it very much. Read it in two days, which I haven't done in a long time. It has been hard for books to hold my attention, but this one I didn't want to put down. I will definitely read more of his books.
Coben does not always "capture" me but this book is a page turner, hard to put down, easy to relate to, and ultimately inspiring.
I enjoyed this book a lot. Was well written and kept me interested until the last page. I have enjoyed each Coben book I have read. Will continue to read this author.
I haven't read a Harlen Coben book for quite some time, Six Years reminded me how much I like his books. I don't usually read a book in a day but I had to find out what happened. Lots of suspense and plot twists and the ending was good.
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Ha-ha-ha. Incredible Adventures of Professor Fisher.
In this book there is nothing of the genre "mystery". But I like a sense of humor of the author.
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New plan calls for reuse of part of Trico Complex
The Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus plans to redevelop the trademark portion of the massive Trico Complex that bends around Ellicott Street onto Goodell and to remove the remaining four buildings to build a 250,000-square-foot, laboratory-friendly expansion of the Innovation Center, a biomedical business incubator.
The decision reverses a plan last spring to tear down more of the city block-sized brick-and-reinforced concrete complex, bounded by Ellicott, Goodell, Washington and Virginia streets at the intersection of downtown Buffalo, Allentown, the Fruit Belt and the medical corridor.
"The exciting part of this is that the iconic view of the Trico Building – that image that is etched in people's minds – will be preserved," said developer Doug Swift, who was hired as a consultant to oversee a redevelopment feasibility study prepared with input from architects, engineers, construction cost estimators and commercial real estate experts.
"We're talking about preserving 270,000 square feet, which is still a very substantial project."
The decision, which will need to go before the Buffalo Preservation Board, retains 42 percent of the National Register of Historic Places-designated complex by saving Building No. 8, one of five structurally independent building units that was added in 1937.
Some preservationists said six months ago that the process lacked transparency and called for a reuse study. Tom Yots, executive director of Preservation Niagara, said he was glad a study was done.
"The whole Preservation Roundtable appreciates being included in the process, but we have not had the time to review this document," Yots said.
"We feel the range of options that were offered were good. What concerns us is that the option being proposed would not be eligible for historic preservation tax credits, according to what we are hearing from the [State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation]. We're told there were too many things eliminated that were not justified by the complex's condition."
Paul McDonnell, chairman of the Buffalo Preservation Board, cautioned that the option could lead to the elimination of all state and federal funds to redevelop the building. But his concerns went farther.
"As chairman, we would not be necessarily in favor of any plan that demolishes such a significant amount of that building. Not only is it an example, architecturally, of a Daylight Factory building, but it's also important culturally because of the history of industrial Buffalo," said McDonnell.
He noted that an attempt to locally landmark Trico, which would have strengthened the hand of the Preservation Board, was tabled May 1 by the Common Council.
The feasibility study found that Building No. 1, which was built in the 1890s as an ice house and stable before Trico owner John R. Oishei purchased it the 1920s, to be the most threatened space. That building, which occupies about 10 percent of the site, and the other remaining structures known as Building No.'s 2, 3 and 7, which were added between 1929 and 1936, would be cleared away under the option chosen by the Medical Campus to make room for the Innovation Center expansion.
As expected, the complex has significant environmental damage as well as roof and structural challenges inside and out. Foit-Albert Associates found a variety of hazardous materials and petroleum products, with elevated levels of heavy metals and PCBs throughout the complex, along with mold.
There also were 144,000 gallons of contaminated water in the sub-basement.
But Swift said that with the possible exception of Building No. 1, everything was salvageable. Other factors, he said, outweighed the building's physical condition alone.
"The decision to scale the complex down is more of a market analysis," Swift said.
Millitello Realty, which evaluated potential reuse options, found an excess of more than 88,000 square feet of "undeveloped space" and potential development costs it said would scare developers away.
The first option that looked at preserving the entire 591,591-square-foot site concluded it would cost $113.7 million to develop. A second analysis would have removed Building No. 1, most of Building No. 2 and a portion of Building No. 7 but still leave the cost of development at almost $97 million.
Both amounts were said by Militello Realty to be far more than what the market would bear.
The Medical Campus' preferred option to retain only Building No. 8 reduced the development cost to $52 million.
"Reducing the size of redevelopment to Building No. 8 has several advantages. This scheme is a more manageable redevelopment project, would have an easier time attracting a legitimate developer to take on the project and is more in scale with the current local demand," the report said.
"This scheme saves an entire building rather than portions of several buildings, and eliminates from the equation the majority of structural and environmental 'hot spots' within the larger complex."
The market analysis suggests that the site could be redeveloped to include a 120-room hotel, 60 loft apartments, and office and medical space.
The cost of simply mothballing the building was put at $5.8 million, which didn't include funding ongoing operation and maintenance of the complex until a developer became involved.
Trico, which made windshield wipers and related automotive parts, moved out in 1998, transferring all operations to Texas and Mexico. After a developer died a few years after acquiring the space, Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus acquired the building in 2007 and transferred the title to a city agency to avoid liability. Buffalo Brownfield Restoration Corp., a subsidiary of Buffalo Urban Development Corp., then made the Medical Campus the designated developer.
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Best Kids' Parties: Where the Wild Things Are
Name: Sammy (2)
Location: Canton, Georgia
One of Sammy's favorite books is Where the Wild Things Are, and it seemed like the perfect theme for a toddler birthday party!
I wanted to keep decorations classic and simple. On a large watercolor sheet, I sketched one of the Wild Things and a tree and colored them with a light wash of paint. I also made a boat cake topper and a couple of fun photobooth type props.
The food was also simple; we served roast beef sandwiches, finger foods, and vanilla cake. Homemade mint cookie ice cream and raspberry cheesecake ice cream accented the cake nicely. Wooden utensils and paper ice cream pint containers were purchased from lovely Garnish and they were perfect for our theme!
Thanks Amanda! Readers, visit Amanda at Let's Make Believe the blog and shop.
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Books Slideshow: Summer Reading List: 11 Books to Recharge Your Leadership Skills
By Dennis McCafferty | Posted 06-06-2011
Summer Reading List: 11 Books to Recharge Your Leadership Skills
Designing for Growth: A Design Thinking Toolkit for ManagersBy Tim Ogilvie and Jeanne LiedtkaColumbia University PressAvailable June 2011Decode designs from abstract ideas to practical, everyday tools that will benefit any top manager.
Take advantage of the summer slow-down to fine tune your leadership skills with these 11 books. If there's a unifying theme here, it's the need for CIOs and other senior tech managers to boost critical thinking skills - whether pursuing IT projects, developing an atmosphere of success in your departments or uncovering new strategies for recruiting talent. Some of these tomes will help you hone in on your hard skills, such as tech-service management, business-intelligence oversight and data-warehouse administration. Others titles hit on growth areas that have very little to do directly with IT - such as your ability to cultivate trust, innovate and ask good questions -- yet are crucial to your overall career and management growth. Links to find out more information about the books are included on each slide. Keep in mind that publishing dates are always subject to change. We've highlighted these 11 books as a way to pump up your CIO IQ and inner leadership power during the summer months:
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Friday Recruitin' Curses The Tide
Today's recruiting roundup was done a while ago, then I derped and deleted the post. Friday! Pardon my brevity as I discuss updated MaxPreps rankings, Leon McQuay III, and a slew of new 2014 offers.
Alabama Ruins Everything
If you don't get this, watch Shutdown Fullback. All of them.
First, Alabama ruined the sanctity of the BCS (ha!), then defeated Michigan in the first game of their softball super regional last night, and now the Tide goes and passes the Wolverines for the top spot in the MaxPreps team recruiting rankings. Michigan still has the edge in overall commits (18 to 14), but Alabama's eight top 100 commits tops Michigan's five. MaxPreps's Tom Lemming updated that top 100 list this week, and here's where you can find Michigan's commits:
- QB Shane Morris, #16 (5*)
- OL Logan Tuley-Tillman, #50 (4*)
- LB Mike McCray, #63 (4*)
- OL David Dawson, #78 (4*)
- OL Kyle Bosch, #89 (4*)
Other notables include Su'a Cravens at #5, Henry Poggi at #25, and Laquon Treadwell at #30—all those players earned five-star ratings.
Mike McCray, by the way, finally got his Ohio State offer today. If this bromantic text conversation with Shane Morris is any indication, however, he's not going anywhere. If you remember, McCray's father was a captain at OSU. Unless McCray takes a visit to Columbus, there's little reason to be concerned.
One more recruit to get five stars from Lemming is FL DB Leon McQuay III, who's still talking about Michigan after his visit last week. McQuay talked to Tremendous about making beats—he wants to study audio engineering—with walk-on QB Jack Kennedy and also named Michigan to his top five:
"Michigan definitely made a move on this visit. They are in my top five along with USC, Florida, Notre Dame and Vanderbilt". This is a top five for now and is subject to change.
Just as importantly, McQuay expressed a desire to visit Ann Arbor again; Michigan won't have much of a chance unless that happens. McQuay also talked to 247's Josh Newberg and named a top ten($) that includes the five schools above plus Florida State, Miami, Clemson, Oregon, and UCLA.
McQuay's visit could pay dividends that go beyond his recruitment, as he got in the ear of Seffner (FL) Armwood teammate Alvin Bailey, a four-star receiver who also holds a Michigan offer. According to 247's Todd Worly, Bailey now plans on visiting Ann Arbor this summer, likely by the end of next month ($).
Recently offered TX DT Hardreck Walker "can't wait" to see Michigan, per 247's Clint Brewster, and he's planning to use one of his official visits to check out Ann Arbor ($). Walker also holds offers from West Virginia, Arkansas, Texas A&M, Auburn, Texas Tech, and Northwestern.
AZ WR Devon Allen is still very, very fast:
Allen says he's definitely looking to compete in track at the college level and that the school he picks will likely have a strong presence in track and field. To give you an idea of the caliber of track athlete Allen is, here are his PR's from this season:
100m: 10.49
200m: 20.75
110 hurdles: 13.52
300 hurdles: 36.39
400: 48.45
Yowza. The downside to this is that if Allen is serious about attending a school with a top-flight track program, Michigan could be at a serious disadvantage when going up against Pac-12 and SEC schools. Allen did mention, however, that Michigan is in contact with him the most along with Arizona State and Arkansas.
Quickly: 247 breaks down film on CA S Su'a Cravens. They also, like everyone else, predict him to go to USC. NC WR Uriah LeMay will announce his decision on June 1st, and he'll likely join his brother Christian at Georgia. TTB gives a scouting report on TN RB Jordan Wilkins. Happy trails to VA LB Matt Rolin, who committed to South Carolina.
The Rain In Spain Never Mind I'll Stop Now
Sam Webb's latest offering at the Detroit News profiles 2014 NC OT Bentley Spain, who holds 12 offers, including one from Michigan. Spain's team didn't perform so well last year, but that problem didn't extend to Spain, who told Webb that he didn't give up a sack and recorded "about 60 pancakes." Spain also gave his thoughts on Michigan and mentioned a possible time for a visit:
"They're moving toward a pro-style offense, which I think is very good for me," Spain said. "That's the kind of offense I'd like to play in, ideally. I love what they're doing up there. I think they're really on the rise and they had a great season last year. I think I just need to keep developing relationships with all the coaches and get up there for a visit.
"I'm planning on coming out in early June, but I don't have anything set in stone yet."
Spain currently maintains no favorites and plans to wait on a decision until at least this time next year.
Michigan continues to send out offers to top-flight 2014 prospects, with four more going out this week:
- Michigan joined Baylor, Nebraska, and Virginia in extending early offers to TX S T'Kevian Rockwell, according to 247's Todd Worly ($). Rockwell is a big safety at 6'0", 202 pounds, but after being laser-timed at 10.47 in the 100-meter dash, speed is by no means a concern. He also plays outside linebacker and running back, and if he bulks up at all—probably, considering he's still just a sophomore—one of those will likely be his position in college.
- Tremendous reports that Michigan offered four-star NC TE Jeb Blazevich, who's already bringing in offers from a who's-who of top programs. Blazevich says he'll visit either this summer or, more likely, for a game in the fall. Click through to see his impressive sophomore highlights.
- AZ WR Dionte Sykes also claims an offer from Michigan($), though he tells 247's Clint Brewster that UCLA "will be hard to say no to." He does mention a desire to visit several schools, including Michigan, before he makes a decision.
- Four-star OH LB Michael Ferns already has nearly 20 scholarship offers, and Michigan joined the fray this week ($). Ferns says he'll visit Ann Arbor in June; he's already taken trips to Ohio State and Penn State.
Quickly: Canadian WR Jaylan Grandison will visit today, according to Tremendous. Michigan makes the early top five of DC CB D'Andre Payne, who will be on hand for the June one-day camp ($). Tim Sullivan with a writeup on IL CB Parrker Westphal, who has offers from Michigan, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Florida, and others. Westphal is coached by former Wolverine corner Todd Howard.


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Q/A with Ruiz Foods' Bryce Ruiz
In this new feature, Toops And Friends, News and Trends Editor Diane Toops sits down with Bryce Ruiz, president and co-CEO of Dinuba, Calif.-based Ruiz Foods.
News and Trends Editor Diane Toops recently sat down with Bryce Ruiz, president and co-CEO, Ruiz Foods, Dinuba, Calif. to talk about business and the history of Ruiz Foods. The following is the transcript of their conversation:
FP: In 1964, your grandfather, Louis Ruiz, and your father, Fred, one of the icons in the food industry, laid the foundations for Ruiz Foods to provide authentic Mexican food to consumers in the U.S. Since then, Ruiz has become a multi-million dollar company, the largest food manufacturer of frozen Mexican food, with some 2,600 employees. Could you tell us about their original strategy for success?
BR: Wow … if you talked to my dad, I don't think you'd hear him say they had a "strategy" back in 1964. I don't think entrepreneurs have a strategy … even today. I think entrepreneurs inherently just create. They come up with an idea and they're willing to work hard to see if their idea is good enough to be successful. I do believe dad and grandpa knew early on they had a good idea. My grandma did make incredibly good Mexican food and it was her recipes that they based their burritos, enchiladas and tamales on. But that doesn't mean they thought it would be easy. In fact, my dad shares a great story of how one time, very early in Ruiz Foods, funds were short and dad didn't know if they'd make payroll without having to borrow money. What was grandpa's answer to the pending dilemma? "Well then, we just have to work harder." For them there was no other option.
To use dad's own words, their story – i.e. their strategy – is "a story of family and relationships – hard work and dedication – a belief in people and a caring attitude. It is a story of a company where every challenge is seen as an opportunity, and it is a story of trust, leadership, transition, generations and constant learning."
FP: You and your sister Kim are the third generation to be involved in the company. What is your vision to grow the company, and what would you like your legacy to be?
BR: Our vision is to keep Ruiz Foods a family-owned and family-operated company that continues its legacy of making great food as it demonstrates our passion for making a difference.
FP: What is your management style?
BR: With the foundation of my grandfather – coupled by the building blocks of my dad – I work hard to make sure that each of our team members has a strong understanding of our goals. Kim and I both have a total commitment to the company and we are constantly asking ourselves "what can we do that will make a difference?" As important is the question "what can we do … together with our 2,600 team members … that will make a difference?"
In my position of leadership, I believe I am here to help each of our team members realize their own potential, focusing my energies to foster loyalty, integrity, trust and pride. I am also here to guide activities as they relate to customer satisfaction, quality, innovation and growth. I am here to motivate … and to delegate … to empower and to constantly ensure we are looking for new ways, new ideas, new approaches, new products and services that will benefit Ruiz Foods as a whole, each of our team members as individuals, and our customers and our consumers as well.
How do I accomplish this? By working hard … very hard … to know when to lead and when to step back. To always demonstrate confidence … quietly and with humility. To anticipate roadblocks and challenges and to understand that success takes careful planning. I will also work hard to support the practice that balances direction and control with support and openness as we keep lines of communication open, appreciate different points of view.
I have learned from my dad and my grandfather that it is our values that ground us. We have come to call these values "The Ruiz Way": safety, integrity, respect, quality, innovation and teamwork. These six powerful words are our code … our promise … our way of approaching each day … the definition of who we are and where our roots have come from. "The Ruiz Way" keeps us focused. We'll never take success for granted. We'll always maintain a strong value system, hold each person accountable for his or her responsibilities and always encourage each Team Member to make a difference.
BR: I'm not sure if I would say food preferences change but I do think food preferences broaden … whether it's the Latino population, the Italian population, the German population, etc. It's human nature to try new foods, new tastes, new textures and new flavors. And, in most cases, people like what they try … want more and are willing and interested to try more … and so the cycle continues.
FP: What it is about your brands that make them connect with consumers, and are you developing products that help consumers put great meals on the table for an affordable price?
BR: I'm proud to say that from that first day in 1964, Ruiz Foods has been helping consumers put great meals on the table for an affordable price. Dad and grandpa Louis started with my grandma's recipes for burritos, tamales and enchiladas – quality, authentic Mexican food for families who were also looking for value – in fact, several of our original El Monterey Burrito flavors remain among the top ten items in the frozen Mexican food category.
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Resetting Your Cricut Machine
If your blade is dragging, check that your blade housing has not slipped. You may want to take it out and place it back in, just to make sure. While you've got the blade housing out, clear your blade of any stray paper bits by depressing the blade against a non-scratch surface, taking care not to get cut!
If that doesn't work or something else is going on, here are directions to reset your Cricut machine:
1) First, turn your machine on with no cartridge loaded. Then you are going to roll all your gray dials (the two on the left and the one on the right) down to there lowest setting.
2) Then you will want to grasp the green/gold cylinder blade assembly and use it to pull the entire gray carriage car unit (the one with the Cricut bug on it) along its track to the other side of the machine. Back in the cave where the gray carriage car usually sits there is a red button. Press that button and hold it down for about three seconds. Let go and then move the gray carriage car back into place.
3) This next step will sound a bit odd, but many times it can fix your little "bug". You're going to roll all your dials all the way up and all the way down three times-three times for each dial.
4) Then you are going to hit the "Cut" button and turn the machine off. Let the machine sit for a few minutes (15-20), load a cartridge, turn it on, and try a practice cut.
If this does not solve your problem, call Cricut toll free at 1-877-727-4288 7am to 6pm MST Mon-Fri (make sure you are by your machine) and someone there will walk you through some trouble shooting tips and determine if a replacement machine is needed.
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Great info!! Thanks for sharing this with everyone! I am going to post a link to this from my blog.ReplyDelete
Thank you so much for this information! I have not tried it yet, but my blade has been dragging and I could find not much info about that.ReplyDelete
You seriously saved my hide tonight! I wanted to put up some wall art before a guest arrives. I installed the software and suddenly my blade was dragging everywhere. I found your advice through a web search and it worked perfectly. THANK YOU!!!!ReplyDelete
Oh this is great!ReplyDelete
- ThriftyCrafterDudeJune 21, 2010 at 8:13 AM
Great Tip.. Thanks so much..ReplyDelete
- AnonymousDecember 21, 2010 at 3:21 AM
This is great info, but unfortunately it didn't work for me. I then contacted Cricut only to be told I need to provide them with a proof of purchase from the "informercial vendor" that my daughter purchased it from. I have only used my Cricut probably 10 to 15 times in the year plus that I have had it. I was told by Cricut that if it's past that time frame, there's really nothing they can do. So I sit with a machine that is not been used much at all that's a paper weight! Not happy with them right now. Does anyone else have any tricks to try?ReplyDeleteReplies
I have a Cricut that I've used maybe 10 times in the time that I've owned. It would not update the firmware. I called ProvoCraft but nothing worked that was suggested. Initially I was told there was nothing they could do. Needless to say I was not happy hearing "there was nothing they could do" when the machine has been used so little. In the end they are going to replace.ReplyDelete
Hi All,ReplyDelete
As a person that bought a Circut Cake machine last year from e-bay and within a month it would not work. got intouch with ProvoCraft and they replaced it with a new on just before Christmas 2010.
Tryed to do a New year cake with my new one and it said that I had to download new updates which I did and now the LCD part is just blank.
Yet again got on to Provocraft an d was told that since it was bought in the USA and was shipped to my home address in the UK they would not covered it.
Can any one help me as it it has never been used.
- AnonymousFebruary 7, 2012 at 6:38 PM
Been there, done that! I've emailed Provocraft many times and keep getting these same directions. The size dial wouldn't change off 3", I followed the directions, it didn't fix the problem. I turned my Cricut Expression on a week later and it worked...now it's stuck on 1" and the size will not change. I've emailed again and called NUMEROUS times, only to be on hold for up to 10 minutes and never getting through to talk to anyone. I have had my machine for just over a year and it's been used no more than 10 times. It's very frustrating when you want to do any crafting and the machine doesn't work. I hope my next phone call gets through to someone who can help repair this computer glitch in the machine.ReplyDeleteReplies
- AnonymousDecember 9, 2013 at 8:05 PM
does anyone ever get a reply from provo craft or get thro to customer service? a 20 minute wait on the phone and still no answer, tried to update firmware for ccr on a crv001 now all i have is 2 rows of keys lit up, 6 small bars on top and a partial light on cut button reset doesn't work. any help would be greatDelete
If you use Gypsy with your Cricut or use Cricut Craftroom you can by pass these issuesDelete
- AnonymousMarch 24, 2013 at 6:01 PM
I have a completely different problem. My machine just won't come on - any suggestions other than getting a new machine?ReplyDelete
I would like to know what I'm even doing as far as making the letter sizes different? every time It changes on me don't know what I'm doing wrong...it was bought for me this past Christmas & would love to work w/Vinyl can anyone give me pointers on that please?>ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJuly 1, 2013 at 8:34 AM
Very frustrated, just bought a Cricut Expression on Ebay that they claim was only used about 10 times. However, the only thing it does is power on. Any suggestions. I just tried resetting it.ReplyDelete
Hey, this worked!!! Unfortunately for me, I found and tried this AFTER I purchased a new expression. Yes, I kept the faux-faulty machine, I've had it for 5 or so years and it had been so good, I couldn't throw it away...so now I have two expressions, keeping them both.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousAugust 9, 2013 at 7:52 PM
Like anonymous says, my machine just will not come on. Has anyone determined what will help?ReplyDelete
If the machine doesn't power on, you probaby need a new power cord.ReplyDelete
I wonder what the "wait 15-20 minutes" part is about. An electrical or chip reset would be immediate. I don't know of any computer or electrical issue where waiting 15-20 minutes is helpful.ReplyDelete
In any case, mine is working, I don'ts see drag, but letters are "squished" so that a cursive "l" intersects itself and won't come off the mat cleanly, the "o" is also squished, for example. I've not seen anyone else having this issue. Thoughts?
- AnonymousMarch 22, 2014 at 11:12 PM
i have had my mini cricut for about 6 months and now it is jumping while cutting. so the cuts are not coming out like they should. anyone else have this problem and know how to fix it. i have been trying to find out if you can reset the mini cricut. does anyone know. i have a cricut expression that i got for xmas but don't like it as much as my miniReplyDelete
I have a Cricut mini. It will not respond to the software SCAL on my computer. I've rebooted the computer and I've reset the machine probably 5 times for the past 3 days and it still will not respond. Any time I've had the issue in the past the reset has always worked but it's not working now. I don't know what to do :-(ReplyDeleteReplies
Cricut sued SCAL and they are no longer compatible. So if you updated your software or have a later version of the cricut then they will not work together anymore.Delete
Actually SCAL did help me and they did send me the update. I was able to get it working. Turned out to be my USB cable and USB port. Once I changed those two things my Cricket started working.Delete
How did you reset it?Delete
I have the Cricut imagine and have barely used it (just got it out of the box a few weeks ago). When I turn it on it wont continue to the main screen. It is making a weird noise liek its trying to roll paper through. I tried this tip, but didn't work. Although I'm not sure I know where the grey dials are... any suggestions?ReplyDelete
I just got my Cricut cake off ebay, only to find the size dial is not working. However I found some info to use it through Cricut Craft room via my computer and it works a treat. Not only do I have access to the cake cartridges, I can use any of the cartridges that are used for the other machines. One happy bunny .....ReplyDelete
- Anna MarieJune 27, 2014 at 8:39 PM
I have a stuck cartridge. Anyone know how to dislodge it so I can get back to my projects? I inherited the Expression and love it. Over an hour on the phone through the course of the day and I didn't get to speak to anyone (three separate calls).ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJune 29, 2014 at 12:51 PM
When I turn my cricut expression on, half of the lights turn on but it rhythmically clicks. I tried the trouble shooting advice but it didn't help. Now what? Help!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousAugust 2, 2014 at 4:21 PM
hmmmm is it just me or the cricut a piece of pooReplyDelete
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Hi guys! does anybody knows how to reset THE CRICUT EXPLORE? Thanks!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMarch 9, 2016 at 9:50 AM
Great information thank you so much!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It worked for me!!!!ReplyDelete
Does any one know what to do after I load my mat to cut my project the,the cut light never comes on to allow me to cut...ReplyDelete
i now currently have 2 cricuts that have to same issue. i just bought one off of ebay in "perfect working order" but the blade drags before cutting and through the images as well. i tried a factory reset as well as other things but nothing seems to be working. anyone have any ideas.ReplyDelete
My older cricut which is a personal cutter will only score no matter the pressure, material, blade etc. i also tried the factory reset and nothing seems to be working.
Any help would be appreciate!!!!
Need Help, I have had my Cricut Explore Air a little over a year. And today it wont turn on, power button just blinks red and the blade light flashing as well. ????ReplyDeleteReplies
My power button is flashing red as well. It will turn on and allow me to load paper, but after that it just starts flashing red.Delete
- AnonymousJune 17, 2016 at 6:44 AM
SAME THING IS GOING ON WITH MY EXPLORE....I NEED MY MACHINE!!Delete
- AnonymousJuly 1, 2016 at 9:01 AM
mine starts a project then stops halfway through and like it powers down red light flashes as does blade light and also the led on the power brickflashes brand new machine even stopped creating the phonecard thing they say to do first ???Delete
- AnonymousJuly 23, 2016 at 7:13 PM
I'm searching endlessly for help.ReplyDelete
My Cricut Explore Air seems to be stuck. It's flashing red lights on the power button and white light on the cutting area.
I've contacted Cricut helpdesk 2 times by email and got no reply. I contacted Cricut 2 times on Chat I've followed all their instructions and nothing has worked.
The Cricut site Q&A says to Update Firmware but I follow the instructions and it says it can't find the Cricut Machine. My machine is plugged in.
I've even gone so far as to Reset my computer back to factory settings cause I recently had downloaded Microsoft 10 thinking this may have been the issue.
Extremely frustrating and need my Cricut machine but their helpdesk doesn't seem to be able to help.
I was searching for how to reset this machine. I'm not sure what to do to fix the issue. I bought the machine at Christmas. It's only 7 months old and used about 10-15 times now.
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In addition I make a limited edition for my etsy shop. While this year is no exception, there is twist. I am calling this years ornament "Elves for Ceekay".
This is my good friend Ceekay (with my doxie Rudi). She writes the blog "Thinkin of Home".
Ceekay is currently in the hospital fighting a very bad reaction to her most recent chemotherapy session.
Ceekay and I met through blogging. We routinely get together with our other sweet blogging buddies. Our most recent lunch was held a few days before Halloween.
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The United States' National Security Agency intelligence-gathering operation is capable of accessing user data from smart phones from all leading manufacturers. Top secret NSA documents that SPIEGEL has seen explicitly note that the NSA can tap into such information on Apple iPhones, BlackBerry devices and Google's Android mobile operating system.The "location" tidbit is particularly interesting, in part because that's one point that Senator Ron Wyden has asked the NSA to discuss repeatedly: whether or not it's tracking people's location info based on their mobile phones, and the NSA has denied that they do (or, rather, indicated that they're not doing that currently).
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As for the Blackberry, that's often been pitched because it was supposedly much more secure than other phones -- but the NSA figured out how to get around that. And here's an interesting tidbit: for a little while, they lost access because RIM changed how it encrypted its data:
The documents suggest the intelligence specialists have also had similar success in hacking into BlackBerrys. A 2009 NSA document states that it can "see and read SMS traffic." It also notes there was a period in 2009 when the NSA was temporarily unable to access BlackBerry devices. After the Canadian company acquired another firm, it changed the way in compresses its data. But in March 2010, the department responsible declared it had regained access to BlackBerry data and celebrated with the word, "champagne!"The 2010 cracking of Blackberry data is interesting, because we've noted previously that the NSA had claimed a "major" breakthrough in breaking encryption in 2010. This was first reported by James Bamford a few years ago, and discussed in more detail just last week with the revelation about their encryption hacking efforts. These may have been different breakthroughs, but interesting to see the timing.
The documents also state that the NSA has succeeded in accessing the BlackBerry mail system, which is known to be very secure. This could mark a huge setback for the company, which has always claimed that its mail system is uncrackable.
Either way, it's yet more confirmation of the capabilities of the NSA to tap into almost anything if it really wants to.


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Hatchback Deals: September 2013
Many shoppers value hatchbacks for their added practicality and enjoyable styling. But our latest list of hatchback deals proves there's another reason to like hatchbacks: In September, many of them are offered with impressive incentives and special offers.
Chevrolet Sonic
The subcompact Chevrolet Sonic is a well-regarded new model offered in sedan and hatchback guise. In September, both body styles are offered with deals for shoppers interested in financing or paying with cash for a 2013 Sonic. For qualified buyers looking to finance, the best offer available on the Sonic is 0 percent for 48 months. Drivers looking to pay in full also get a good deal, with Chevrolet offering up to $1,000 cash back this month. Unfortunately, the automaker isn't offering any lease deals on the Sonic.
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Ford Fiesta
The subcompact Ford Fiesta is offered in two body styles: a 4-door sedan and a 5-door hatchback. Through the end of September, some of the best deals are available on the hatchback model. The best incentive is for qualified shoppers interested in financing a 2013 Fiesta, as they can get 0 percent interest for up to 60 months or 1.9 percent for 72 months. Best of all, that low-interest offer can be combined with up to $1,500 cash back. Ford is also offering up to $2,000 cash back on the 2013 Fiesta for shoppers looking to pay in full.
Honda Fit
Although it's rarely available with incentives, the hatchback-only Honda Fit is offered with a few deals in September as Honda clears out remaining 2013 inventory. The best offer is for qualified drivers interested in financing a Fit, as Honda is touting interest rates as low as 0.9 percent for up to 60 months. But lease shoppers also get to choose from one of two good deals in September. Drivers who want the lowest possible payment can put down $1,999 up front and lease a 2013 Fit for $159 per month for 36 months. But Honda also has a zero-down offer that includes payments starting at $210 for 35 months.
Kia Rio 5-Door
The recently updated Kia Rio is the smallest model in Kia's growing lineup. Offered as a sedan or a hatchback, the 2013 Rio's best September deals are available for the hatchback model. One is a low-interest offer for qualified shoppers looking to finance the Rio. Through the end of the month, that deal touts interest rates as low as 0.9 percent for up to 36 months -- a good deal for a newly redesigned car such as the Rio. For those looking to pay in full, Kia is also offering $500 cash back on the Rio through the end of September.
Toyota Prius c
The compact Toyota Prius c is one of Toyota's most efficient models -- and the most fuel-efficient vehicle on the market that doesn't need to be plugged in. In September, the 2013 Prius c is also available with strong incentives to save you money up front and at the pump. For qualified shoppers looking to finance, that means 0 percent interest for up to 36 months. The Prius c is also a good deal for drivers looking to lease, as the hatchback is offered with payments from $179 per month for 36 months after $2,578 down at lease signing.
Volkswagen Golf
The Volkswagen Golf is a small hatchback based on the popular Jetta sedan. Offered in 3- and 5-door configurations, the Golf is an especially strong seller in foreign markets where drivers prefer hatchback models. In September, it's available with a low-interest incentive. That deal offers 0 percent interest to qualified shoppers who don't mind a 2013 model. It's available for up to 60 months, which makes it an enticing incentive for buyers interested in a good price on a new Golf.
What it means to you: If you're looking for a hatchback, our list of hatchback deals will point you toward the best models at the best prices.


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ROCHESTER � Scott Kesel hadn�t played the tuba for some 15 years, since his days in Canandaigua Academy in the 1970s. The instrument he played back then was the school�s, not his � and after he graduated, he put the brass behind him, until he was asked to take part in an alumni band.
�I basically had to relearn the instrument,� Kesel recalled. �It was so much fun; I was able to connect with it and got a horn of my own.�
Over the ensuing years have come many opportunities for Kesel � owner of Canandaigua Chrysler Dodge Jeep � to perform: a Dixieland group for tuba, clarinet and banjo he helped form called Razzmatazz; participation in Rochester�s annual Tuba Christmas concert; membership in such groups as the Canal Street Strutters, the Greater Finger Lakes Jazz Orchestra and a new group called Finger Lakes Brass.
And now comes a whole new level: Kesel, with other amateur musicians throughout the region, will take the Eastman Theatre stage�Wednesday, Jan. 22,�to perform with the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra for the �Side-by-Side� concert at 8 p.m., featuring music by Liszt, Dvorak and Bizet, among others. The RPO accepted enough musicians so each could get one-on-one mentorship time with an orchestra member; Kesel has been rehearsing with and taking pointers from the RPO�s principal tubist, Craig Sutherland.
�It�s one of those things, if you�re an amateur musician; you always think about what it would be like to play in a high-level performing organization like that,� Kesel said. �It�s not an opportunity you ever expect to get.�
It�s an opportunity that�s grown out of earlier RPO collaborative efforts and community outreaches. For years, the orchestra has done a similar �side-by-side� concert with the teens of the Rochester Philharmonic Youth Orchestra; and last spring it invited community singers to be part of a choral concert. According to Richard Decker, the orchestra�s vice president of artistic administration, the city received around 300 applications for about 200 slots on stage.
RPO officials decided to take that concept and apply it to an orchestral concert.
�The community instrumentalist is sitting side by side with an RPO musician,� Decker said. �They�re hand in glove throughout the rehearsals and the performance process.�
The orchestra issued a request for applications, in which musicians were asked to explain their reasons for applying, assess their skill levels and list their involvement with community orchestras, ensembles and the like, so musicians could be placed in the group that best fits their experience level. An advanced-level group of musicians will perform a piece by Liszt (�Les Pr�ludes,� Symphonic Poem No. 3) with the RPO Wednesday, and a more intermediate-level group will perform with the RPO on Bizet�s Suite No. 2 from �L�Arl�sienne� and Dvor�k�s �Slavonic Dances.� (The RPO itself will start the concert by performing pieces by Wagner, Khachaturian and Dvor�k.) Conducting each body � the RPO and the combined RPO-community orchestras � will be Paul Shewan.
Of 190 applicants, the RPO was able to accept 115 community musicians to partner with the orchestra in one of the two groupings.
�We really wanted it to be a true Side-by-Side � we didn�t want anyone to be shortchanged for having, say, one RPO member with four community members,� Decker said. �This is really intended to be an opportunity for each of the community musicians to meet and get to know one of the RPO musicians.�
It�s the first and, likely, far from the last such concert. Decker said it will probably be repeated, and may lead to several other types of community-orchestra partnerships � a side-by-side chamber group playing advanced material, for example, or maybe even a fantasy camp of sorts for amateur musicians someday.
�We would like to see where the Side-by-Side concept could go in the future,� he said.
Kesel had initially played trumpet in high school before the band director asked him to switch to tuba. �I remember him handing out this ancient music teachers� guide � it said to select the largest and strongest player you have so they�ll be able to carry the instrument,� he quipped. �I guess those were the qualifications I had: I could carry it!�
Despite his experience over the past several years with his various community groups � along with occasional substitute work with others like Finger Lakes Symphony Orchestra or Penfield Pops � Kesel was surprised to have been selected. During�the Tuba Christmas concert, he looked around at more than 100 other area tuba players and figured he didn�t have much of a chance.
Preparing for Wednesday�s concert has been an intense experience for the community musicians, adjusting to a quick prep-time akin to the RPO musicians� � the group has only been rehearsing since December.
�It�s interesting how motivating it has been to me to practice,� Kesel said. �For the past few weeks it�s not been unusual for me to sit down with the study book I used in high school.�
The goal: �I�m sitting down on that stage in the best shape that I can be.�
If you go
WHAT Side-by-Side RPO/Community Orchestra concert, sponsored by the City of Rochester
WHEN 8 p.m. tonight, Jan. 22
WHERE Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre, Gibbs Street, Rochester
ADMISSION Free, but tickets are required. Tickets are available in person at Eastman Theatre box office, 433 E. Main St., Rochester, or may be reserved for pickup at (585) 454-2100. A $5 donation per ticket is recommended.


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WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Wilmington Police arrested WWAY News Director Scott Pickey for traffic offenses during the MLK Day Parade in downtown Wilmington.
During the parade, which started at noon on Front Street, police would not allow WWAY employees to leave the station's parking lot to get to news coverage. After a reporter was forced to wait for an extended time and told he'd have to wait for the entire parade, which ended after 2 p.m., Pickey asked officers again to allow the reporter to leave during one of the frequent breaks in the parade. Officers refused to allow this or contact a supervisor for permission.
When Pickey got in the car and drove out of the parking lot during another break in the parade, police arrested him.
He's been charged with failure to obey a traffic officer and careless and reckless operation. Pickey was released from jail under $1,000 unsecured bond. He is due in court February 28.


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Presenting the First-Ever Issue of 'Miss Vogue'—Featuring Cara Delevingne—Want to See?
(Getty Images) Cara Delevingne walks the runway at Lanvin's fall 2013 show in Paris
For the longest time, we've wondered why the Teen Vogue concept hasn't been rolled out to other markets—or wherever there is a grown-up Vogue. Like, how amazing would it be to have a Vogue Paris Jeune or a Teen Vogue China? Well, looks like the Brits have got everyone beat. This June, British Vogue will launch Miss Vogue—a 127-age supplement that drops on newsstands next Monday.
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Linked by David Adams on Sun 6th Nov 2011 04:34 UTC
While it may seem like Linux-only projects are betraying their loyal base by developing Windows or OSX versions, I would argue that cross-platform development is actually better for Linux as a whole, better for individual software projects and their developers, and ultimately better for Linux users.
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by ilovebeer on Mon 7th Nov 2011 00:18 UTC in reply to "Do you really need Windows?"
People use mostly Windows because that was the only thing they saw and learned. Apple use most windows applications without any trouble or better than Windows. Then; why Apple has only five percent of the world's computer market? Now, what is the difference between apple and Linux? yes, exactly; no much. Both OS's come from Unix and Linux can be fixed to be the same or better than Apple and one small or big prove is ANDROID that has more than twice the number of smart phones Apple does. Therefore; if there is a will, Linux can be more useful and resourceful than Windows and Apple. Can somebody explain?!!
Androids success can be attributed to it's availability and lower cost. The OS itself has been less then impressive. Are you unaware of how riddled with holes it is and how easily it's attacked/hacked?
In order to understand the answer to your question, you have to first understand what you're even asking about. You can start with this: Android != IOS != Windows mobile. Linux != OSX != Windows. Mobile OS != desktop OS.
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Value Line is regarded as the best independent research available. More than just recommendations, Value Line provides the rationale behind its picks for greater understanding.
There have been many noteworthy developments in the technology space recently. Some of these will likely have a material impact on the companies in the sector and the markets they serve.
Facebook's Big Announcements
Social networking provider Facebook (FB) recently unveiled a new service called Graph Search. It will be introduced slowly, initially available to a limited number of domestic users. Graph Search will allow users to search across different friends' timelines without having to visit each individual profile to discover who likes a specific item. This will make a searchable database out of the personal information that people have shared on Facebook's flagship Web site. Graph Search is privacy aware, and most content is not public. Thus, users can only search for content that has been shared with them.
Allowing users to make detailed search queries may be viewed as a challenge to Internet search giant Google (GOOG). However, Graph Search is much different from Web search, so we don't think it will be a threat to Google's leading position in search in the foreseeable future. A successful push into the search arena could boost growth at Facebook in the coming years, but we should emphasize that this endeavor remains in the early stages.
The company has also reported fourth-quarter results recently. Facebook posted revenue of $1.585 billion, an advance of 40% from the prior-year period. Monthly active users of 1.06 billion increased 25%, on a year-over-year basis. Mobile monthly active users of 680 million jumped 57% from the year-earlier. Mobile revenue comprised about 23% of advertising revenue for the fourth quarter. Earnings per share came in at $0.03, which was a nice improvement from the second and third quarters, but fell short of our expectations.
Investors appear concerned about the likelihood of higher costs in the current year. The company plans to increase spending on a number of initiatives going forward. This includes improving the mobile experience for users. Facebook will continue to increase its headcount, particularly in product development. This ought to cause expenses to grow at a faster rate than revenues, pressuring margins.
Netflix Strikes Back
Shares of Netflix (NFLX) have traded sharply higher following the company's fourth-quarter earnings release. The top line advanced moderately, to $945.2 million. Share net of $0.13 was well short of the prior-year tally, but easily exceeded consensus, and our own, expectations. Domestic streaming subscriptions increased to 27.15 million in the fourth quarter (up 8% sequentially and 25% from the prior-year period). The number of international customers increased by over 40% during the quarter, to 6.1 million.
Netflix will probably continue to experience strong growth in domestic streaming customers and expansion on the international front. However, costs associated with overseas expansion should restrain the bottom line in the short run. The company is using profits from its domestic operations to fund international expansion and to create its own original programming. Such initiatives will likely pay off down the road, but in the short run, share earnings will probably remain below the levels reached from 2009 to 2011.
Google's Solid Performance
Google has turned in favorable results for the fourth quarter. The top line came in at $14.42 billion, an increase of greater than 35% from the prior-year period. Share net of $8.68 was a moderate improvement, on a year-over-year basis. Moreover, recent results suggest that the company will be able to successfully monetize mobile advertisements. This issue should be increasingly important going forward, as paid ads continue to shift away from traditional platforms in favor of mobile devices. Investors cheered the recent earnings news, and the stock is now trading near an all-time high.
Apple Posts Mixed Results
Apple (AAPL) reported a mixed performance for the December period. Revenues of $54.5 million advanced at a moderate clip, in spite of disappointing Mac sales. The iPhone performed pretty well. Despite supply constraints, the iPhone's 47.8 million units shipped represented an increase of 29%, year-over-year. Share earnings of $13.81 came in slightly higher than consensus expectations, but were slightly lower than the prior-year tally. Overall, investors were not particularly pleased with the recent earnings release, and the stock price continued its descent. In part, this is due to the company's history of reporting dramatic growth over the past decade. Anything less is considered a disappointment. In addition, investors appear concerned that the iPhone 5 may be losing ground to rival smartphones that use Google's Android operating system. Profit margins have also been pressured by shorter product cycles, increased price competition, and growth in less-profitable products.
The significant decline in Apple's share price looks to have made the stock more attractive from a valuation standpoint. Some of the headwinds the company is currently facing should abate, in time, and investor concerns may well prove to be overblown here. Risk-tolerant accounts may want to examine our individual report for this stock in The Value Line Investment Survey.
The BlackBerry 10 Arrives
The company formerly known as Research In Motion has introduced its long-awaited BlackBerry 10 operating system on two new handsets. These devices should be available with major carriers in the coming months. They will offer fast browsers, smart cameras, a large app library, and other new features. The company is also targeting the enterprise market with its BlackBerry Balance software. This offering allows work data and applications to be segregated on the device from the user's personal data. Initial reviews have been somewhat mixed. Though the company's new smartphones should have a shot at attaining customer acceptance, it appears unlikely these offerings will win significant market share from Apple devices or smartphones running Google's Android operating system any time soon. Also noteworthy, management has elected to change the name of the company from Research In Motion to BlackBerry (BBRY). Its stock ticker is now BBRY.
At the time of this article's writing, the author did not have positions in any of the companies mentioned.


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China vows to deal with growing American protectionismSheetal Sukhija - Monday 12th March, 2018
BEIJING, China - After the U.S. President Donald Trump signed an order imposing heavy tariffs on imported steel and aluminum - China has now retorted.
The country said that it will not initiate a "disastrous" trade war with the U.S.
On Sunday, China's Minister of Commerce Zhong Shan vowed to defend the country's national interests in the face of growing American protectionism.
Previously too, Chinese leaders have threatened to retaliate against raised trade barriers, but have so far, not taken direct action following Trump's announcement.
In a briefing during a meeting of China's ceremonial legislature on Sunday, Zhong said that China can handle any challenges and will resolutely protect its interests, but the two countries will continue to talk.
He further said that any trade war with the U.S. will only bring disaster to the world economy.
Zhong said, "Nobody wants to fight a trade war, and everyone knows fighting one harms others and does not benefit oneself. There are no winners in a trade war. It will only bring disaster to China and the U.S. and the world."
He alleged that the U.S. has been overstating its trade deficit with China by about 20 percent every year.
He also blamed the trade imbalance in part on controls over U.S. high-tech exports to China.
China's capacity expansions have helped add to global surpluses of steel.
The U. S. is the world's biggest importer of steel, purchasing 35 million tonnes of raw material in 2017.
On Friday, China's metals industry issued the country's most explicit threat yet in reaction to Trump's tariffs and asked the government to retaliate by targeting U.S. coal.