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Chris takes an early look at the Blu-ray release of this classic Hammer feature
Dr. Van Helsing, investigating the death of his friend Jonathan Harker, concludes that Harker was the victim of a vampire. When
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himself. (Taken from the PR.)
I'll go on record as saying that I'm not the world's biggest Hammer fan, but I do have fairly vivid memories of watching a number of their films on television with my grandparents as a child. I can clearly remember Christopher Lee's portrayal of the Dracula (and the busty maidens he seduced), along with Peter Cushing's Van Helsing (although I recognised him as the man from Star Wars). Those are fond memories, but I wouldn't say I was terribly scared by the film even back then so I certainly wasn't expecting to be chilled to the bone on this viewing. I wasn't, but even though the film takes numerous liberties with the source material I enjoyed the trip down memory lane more than I expected.
This release of Dracula (aka Horror of Dracula) actually includes footage not seen in any previous home release of the film, or indeed seen in any form for decades. This so-called 'Japanese' footage was thought lost forever, but quite recently a Hammer enthusiast living and working in Japan managed to unearth the surviving film (reels one to five were destroyed in a fire) and this enabled the reinsertion of a couple of key sequences. This necessitated some slight audio changes that could annoy the purists, but the Blu-ray offers a choice between the new 2012 Hammer version and the 2007 BFI restoration so there's really no reason for anyone to get bent out of shape.
Dracula arrives on Blu-ray Disc in restored form and presented at 1.66:1 (1080/24p AVC). As I understand it there was a lot of controversy surrounding Hammer's previous release, The Curse of Frankenstein, specifically relating to the aspect ratio. Without getting into too much detail, Hammer decided that the film should be presented at 1.66:1, many people disagreed, and it all got a bit nasty. I don't think there will be any such issues with this presentation, as evidence exists to point to the intended aspect ratio being 1.66:1 and the film looks perfectly fine at this ratio.
As for the image itself, well it's not going to be winning any awards for best visuals, but from what I have gleaned from the accompanying bonus material it looks as though a reasonable job has been done given the age, limitations and overall condition of the source elements. There are some stabilisation issues, and detail isn't quite as good as I might have liked in some areas, but to be fair this is something that's as likely owing to the source as it is any technical deficiencies. The image is very clean though, which is all the more impressive when you watch the accompanying restoration featurette and realise just how many visual anomalies had to be repaired. It's not all rosy though - I mentioned earlier that aspect ratio shouldn't be the subject of controversy, but if the comments of numerous hardcore Hammer fans on various forums are anything to go by the same cannot be said of the colour palette.
As previously stated I'm not familiar with the film's theatrical run or its previous home incarnations, but neither am I one of those people who claims to remember exactly what a film looked like when I saw it theatrically a few weeks ago, never mind fifty years ago (after all, memory is notoriously unreliable). However, the colour grading of this release is undoubtedly different from previous DVD releases, and from footage of the film found in the supplemental features section of the disc. It's much colder, with plenty of blues in the night-time sequences, not to mention a darker overall appearance and flatter contrast. Now SD DVD is hardly known for its accurate colour reproduction, particularly for older releases, but even so it would appear that there is a certain degree of revisionism at play here. Taken on its own I still think the palette looks perfectly fine, but I can see how it might annoy people who remember things differently.
It's also worth mentioning that, despite the best efforts of the restoration team, the 'Japanese' footage is a of noticeably inferior quality to the rest of the picture. It's not terrible, but the level of detail and vibrancy of the colours just isn't on a par with the footage that surrounds it.
Don't go expecting a multi-channel surround mix here; the film is presented with its original mono soundtrack (encoded as LPCM 2.0 mono). Truth be told the film sounds every bit of its fifty plus years: dynamic range is limited, there's no low end to speak of, there is noise on the track, and dialogue sounds hollow. Of course all of these things are entirely consistent with a low-budget film of this era and as such I don't intend the previous sentence as a criticism, more an observation. I'd rather have a track that is faithful to the original audio than some reworked nightmare, even if the original audio is somewhat harsh. Caveats aside the track delivers clear dialogue that is well-balanced with James Bernard's atmospheric score and the other elements, which is all one can reasonably ask for.
As a Double Play release the set includes three discs, one Blu-ray containing the film and extras, and two DVDs with the feature and supplements spread across them. Here's what you can expect to find.
- Audio Commentary with Marcus Hearn and Jonathan Rigby : This is a new commentary by Hammer historian Marcus Hearn and author/critic Jonathan Rigby. Both participants speak with authority on the subject of the film and for someone like me, who is relatively unfamiliar with Hammer features, it proved to be very enlightening.
- Dracula Reborn: The Making of a Hammer Classic: This featurette concentrates on the film's creation and history, and includes interviews with Jimmy Sangster, Jonathan Rigby, Marcus Hearn, Kim Newman, Mark Gatiss, and Janina Faye.
- Resurrecting Dracula: A very interesting featurette about the film's restoration, incorporating the 2007 BFI restoration and the integration of the previously lost footage. It's quite technical and includes interviews with key restoration staff, along with footage from the world premiere screening with accompanying interviews with fans.
- The Demon Lover: Frayling on Dracula: This is a rather interesting featurette in which academic Frayling talks about the character's history, and how this film in particular changed people's perceptions of Dracula. He touches on the sexual undertones, which seem tame today but were positively racy in 1958.
- Censoring Dracula: This short featurette serves as a reminder that the BBFC weren't always as sensible as they are now by highlighting some of the original cuts ordered by Board. It's amazing what constituted 'obscene' fifty-odd years ago.
- Unrestored Japanese Reels 6-9: if you want to watch forty minutes of terribly scarred footage this should be your first port of call. Facetiousness aside, this is actually quite interesting from a historical standpoint, and also as a comparison with the cleaned-up footage.
- The World of Hammer Episode: Dracula and the Undead: This featurette, narrated by notorious booze-hound Oliver Reed, is basically a montage of clips from numerous Hammer vampire flicks.
- Janina Faye Reads Stoker: The actress read a passage from Stoker's original novel to an assembled audience.
- Gallery: A comprehensive stills gallery set to music and dialogue from the feature.
- Original Shooting Script (PDF)
- Booklet by Hammer archivist Robert J. E. Simpson (PDF)
The character of Dracula is a horror icon and this film is a genre classic, but rather than getting swept away by the narrative I found myself viewing it with a detached, almost chin-stroking appreciation. The problem is most certainly that I've grown up watching far more explicit horror films, and as a child of the seventies I don't really have a great deal of affinity for the rather stiff, buttoned-up delivery found in films of this era. Of course fans probably aren't concerned with my opinion of their beloved film, and simply want to know is whether the set is worthy of their money. Well in my opinion it is. Changes to the visuals aside, the film has never previously looked or sounded as good as this on a home format, and the assembled collection of bonus material is genuinely interesting. I know there will be some who find the cooler, darker look unacceptable on principal - and I'll defend their right to hold that opinion - but I still think the release has something to offer even the most indignant of fans.
* Note: The images below are taken from the Blu-ray release and resized for the page. Full-resolution captures are available by clicking individual images, but due to .jpg compression they are not necessarily representative of the quality of the transfer.
Comparison Images
Below are a couple of comparison images that illustrate the differences between the DVD and Blu-ray versions of the film found in this set (unfortunately I did not have access to an older DVD release for comparison purposes). As you can see they aren't as obvious as some titles, but the Blu-ray does a much better job of resolving detail (look at the grain structure) and also of more accurately rendering colours. You really need to view at the images at full size to fully appreciate the differences.
Review by Chris Gould
keffa Member Join Date: July 2007 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 436
loved hammer. good review. captain kronos vampire hunter next pls on blu!
David Blackwell Senior Member Join Date: February 2004 Location: United States Posts: 2,831
I can't wait for this on blu-ray. Christopher Lee has my favorite take on Dracula. Thanks for the review.
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Disc Details
Release Date: 18th March 2013
Discs: 3
Disc Type: Blu-ray Disc
RCE: No
Video: 1080p
Aspect: 1.66:1
Anamorphic: No
Colour: Yes
Audio: LPCM 2.0 Mono English
Subtitles: English
Extras: Audio Commentary, Featurettes, Japanese Reels, Gallery, DVD-Rom Content
Easter Egg: No
Feature Details
Director: Terence Fisher
Cast: Peter Cushing, Christopher Lee, Michael Gough, Melissa Stribling, Carol Marsh, John Van Eyssen, Janina Faye
Genre: Horror
Length: 82 minutes
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Access the records: North Carolina Estate Files, 1663-1979 .
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- 3 How to Use the Record
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Record Description
This is a collection of loose papers relating to the settlement of estates for the years 1663 to 1979. They cover matters such as provision for heirs, including minor children, as well as distribution of funds, land and property, and slaves. The records from various counties in North Carolina were filmed at the North Carolina Department of Archives and History.
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For a list of records by localities and dates currently published in this collection, select the Browse.
Notes about this Collection
Only the estate files are contained in this collection, the wills are not included. Additional records will be added to this collection as they become available.
These records are organized by the County, then alphabetically by the surname with the year of probate included in parenthesis. Some of the records are faded and may be difficult to read.
The North Carolina State Genealogical Society has partnered with FamilySearch to index these records. The estate records for the years 1669-1759 has a microfilmed index available at the Family History Library, Salt Lake City, Utah.
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|Lincoln County
| North Carolina. Superior Court (Lincoln County)
North Carolina. County Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions (Lincoln County)
|Lincoln County, North Carolina, will records, 1824-1964, will index, 1772-1964; estate records, 1735-1914*
|Bute County (Bute county was discontinued in 1779 and split between Franklin and Warren Counties)
|North Carolina. Division of Archives and History (Raleigh, North Carolina)
|Wills and estate papers (Bute County, North Carolina), 1764-1784*
|Catawba County
|North Carolina. Division of Archives and History (Raleigh, North Carolina)
|Wills and estate papers (Catawba County), 1663-1978*
|Cumberland County
|North Carolina. Division of Archives and History (Raleigh, North Carolina)
|Wills and estate papers (Cumberland County), 1663-1978*
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|North Carolina. Division of Archives and History (Raleigh, North Carolina)
|Wills and estate papers (Currituck County), 1663-1978*
|Edenton District (Edenton District covered the following counties: Gates, Hertford, Bertie, Tyrrell, Chowan, Perquimans, Pasquotank, Camden, and Currituck)
|North Carolina. Division of Archives and History (Raleigh, North Carolina)
|Wills and estate papers (Edenton District), 1756-1806*
|Warren County
|North Carolina. Superior Court (Warren County)
|Warren County, North Carolina, estate records
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|North Carolina. Superior Court (Avery County)
|Avery County, North Carolina estate files, ca. 1916-1955
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Probate records were used to legally dispose of a person's estate after his or her death. The probate process transferred the following from the deceased to an executor or executrix: legal responsibility for payment of taxes, care, and custody of dependent family members, liquidation of debts, and transfer of property title to heirs. If there was no will, the transfer went to an administrator or administratrix. A guardian or conservator was appointed if the deceased had heirs younger than 21 or if the heirs were incompetent due to disability or disease.
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Most probate records in North Carolina were created on a county level though many were later sent to the North Carolina State Archives. For the colonial period, dozens of North Carolina wills were proved in the Prerogative Court of Canterbury in London, England. The contents of probate records vary greatly depending on the prevailing law and the personality of the record keeper. An index is being created for this collection. Additional records will be added to this collection as they become available.
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The series premiere of "The Crazy Ones," starring Robin Williams, was first in viewers (15.51m), adults 25-54 (5.3/13) and adults 18-49 (3.9/11). CBS posted its best delivery in the time period in adults 18-49 since Dec. 10, 2009, and in adults 25-54 since Nov. 12, 2009.
At 8:30 p.m. Thursday, "The Big Bang Theory" (S) was first in viewers (20.43m), adults 25-54 (8.0/20) and adults 18-49 (6.1/18). This marks the series' most-watched episode ever, eclipsing the 20.0 million viewers for the Jan. 10 broadcast.
The 8 p.m. season premiere of "The Big Bang Theory" was first in viewers (18.99m), adults 25-54 (7.3/21) and adults 18-49 (5.5/18), up 16 percent in adults 25-54 (from 6.3/17), 10 percent in adults 18-49 (from 5.0/16) and added 3.33m viewers (from 15.66m, 21 percent) compared to last year. "The Big Bang Theory" posted premiere highs in these ratings categories.
The season premiere of "NCIS" was first in viewers (20.02m) and averaged 4.9/13 in adults 25-54 and 3.6/11 in adults 18-49 against the heavily promoted "Marvel: Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D." premiere and "The Voice." "NCIS" posted its third-largest premiere, only behind 2009's 20.61m and 2012's 20.48m.
The season premiere of "Blue Bloods" was first in viewers (11.70m), adults 25-54 (2.4/07) and adults 18-49 (1.7/06). Compared to last year's season premiere, "Blue Bloods" was up 4 percent in adults 25-54 (from 2.3/06), 13 percent in adults 18-49 (from 1.5/05), and added 480,000 viewers (from 11.22m, 4 percent). "Blue Bloods" was Friday's top show in viewers and top scripted program in adults 18-49 and adults 25-54.
DVR playback for the first week of the 2013-14 season is up vs. year ago: 17 percent in viewers, 12 percent in adults 18-49, and 23 percent in adults 50-plus.
12 of 13 CBS shows are delivering better Live +3 day lifts than a year ago.
With Live +3 day DVR playback, CBS's premiere Monday is now showing year-to-year gains on the night in viewers and adults 18-49 compared to L3 total ratings for the same night last year.
The "Hostages" season premiere jumped a strong 50 percent in adults 18-49 (2.7 from 1.8) and 35 percent in viewers (10.0m from 7.41m).
"NCIS" soared 3.43m viewers (23.45m from 20.02m, 17 percent), 1.2 in adults 25-54 (6.1 from 4.9, 24 percent) and 0.8 in adults 18-49 (4.4 from 3.6, 22 percent).
The premiere of "The Big Bang Theory" added 3.93m viewers (22.92m from 18.99m, 21 percent), 2.0 rating points in adults 25-54 (9.3 from 7.3, 27 percent) and 1.8 in adults 18-49 (7.3 from 5.5, 33 percent).
The special 8:30 p.m. "The Big Bang Theory" (S) added 4.23m viewers (24.67m from 20.44m, 21 percent), 2.1 rating points in adults 25-54 (10.1 from 8.0, 26 percent) and 1.8 in adults 18-49 (7.9 from 6.1, 30 percent). This broadcast posted the series' best-ever Live +3 day lift in viewer and adults 25-54.
The series premiere of "The Crazy Ones" added 3.46m viewers (18.98m from 15.52m, 22 percent), 1.5 rating points in adults 25-54 (6.8 from 5.3, 28 percent) and 1.2 in adults 18-49 (5.1 from 3.9, 31 percent).
The season premiere of "Elementary" added 4.17m viewers (14.35m from 10.18m, 41 percent), 1.5 rating points in adults 25-54 (4.4 from 2.9, 52 percent) and 1.1 in adults 18-49 (3.2 from 2.1, 52 percent). "Elementary" posted its best Live +3 day lift total in viewers and matched its series-best in adults 18-49.
Editor's note: Television viewing on platforms such as DVR, video-on-demand and online streaming continues to grow at a fast pace. Last season during premiere week, Live+7 CBS audiences grew 20 percent over Live+SD in total viewers, up from 17 percent in 2012. In A18-49, Live+7 levels grew 29 percent from Live+SD, up from 23 percent one year ago. Additionally, many CBS shows experienced as much as a 50 percent increase in total viewers once full 30-day multiplatform audiences were accounted for. In an effort to quantify how much non-linear viewing adds to Live+SD audiences, CBS Research will provide estimates for series, which will include DVR playback as well as multiplatform viewership.


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Arrests Made in Amish 'Beard Bandit' Attacks
Ohio police have arrested at least three men suspected of participating in a string of break-ins in which the victims have also had their beards and hair cut off and stolen. Authorities believe the mastermind behind the attacks is "renegade bishop" Sam Mullet, who leads a tiny Amish sect called the Bergholz Clan.
Two out of the three arrestees are Mullet's sons: Johnny Mullet and and Lester Mullet. The third arrestee is Levi Miller. Police initially arrested Miller's brother, Lester, but released him after realizing that they had nabbed the wrong Miller. All three belong to the Bergholz clan, which is somehow even less mainstream than the larger Amish community in the area. The local sheriff says the attacks were meant to "humiliate and punish" Amish people who have softened in their views. More arrests are on the way.
Bishop Mullet denies involvement in the attacks, reports WKYC:
"They say I did but they don't believe anything I say," Mullet said, perched atop a bulldozer near the entrance of the road which houses his family enclave. "Because I'm the oldest here and I'm the bishop, I'm responsible."
The alleged attackers' cutting spree is motivated by religion, not criminal intent, he adds:
"It's all religion," he maintained, "that's why we can't understand why the sheriff has his nose in our business. It started with us excommunicating members that weren't listening or obeying our laws. That's where it all started. I didn't know the courts could stick their nose in religion, but that seems what they did here."
Burglary and kidnapping are religious activities! Try using that one the next time you break into someone's house and cut off their beard. Meantime, PSA creators are currently developing a commercial for the Amish Channel in which an angry Amish dad barges into his son's bedroom holding a pair of scissors and a bundle of beards, asks him "who taught you how to do this stuff?," and the son responds, "you, all right? I learned it by watching you."


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So your best friend is throwing her dream wedding, and you're invited. Cool! The only problem? It's in Cabo San Lucas: about 2,300 miles and $3,465 from where you live.
What now?
Whether you decide to attend or not, there are polite ways to handle the financial hurdles.
| If you can't make it… "Couples know the risk of a destination wedding is losing guests who can't afford to travel," says Alison Hotchkiss, author of Destination Wedding Planner. In fact, some couples pick far-off locales to keep the guest list small.
If you can't attend, show your support with a send-off brunch or an offer to help prep for the big day. (Don't think you have wedding skills? Read this.)
|If you can attend, but it's a stretch… Is a big wedding gift still required? No. Given the expense of the trip, the couple isn't expecting a big gift too, Hotchkiss says. Get them something inexpensive from their registry, or craft a cool wedding-friend album for $25 or less (on most photo sites).
|If you're not sure… Many destination weddings are package deals, and often some guest costs are covered. If the details in the invite (or on the wedding website) aren't clear, contact the resort to find out your all-in costs.
All aboard! How could the happy couple make their destination wedding easier on guests?
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Monday Morning Quarterback: SNL Season 36, Episode 11
Posted by Jesse
It's interesting: most of the sketches on this week's episode of SNL were straight down the middle: big set-up, obvious follow-through, nail the jokes and get out. They could've easily seemed a little hacky, and though host Jim Carrey was strong in his only previous time on the show, about a dozen years ago, he isn't necessarily the first person you'd suggest for the task of enlivening hoary sketch ideas; he didn't have much luck enlivening Yes Man or Fun with Dick and Jane.
So maybe the show enlivened Carrey somehow? Because his episode was pretty much just as much of a delight as his last time around. In contrast with the amiable but half-there Jeff Bridges last month, Carrey was front and center; the writers seemed to really enjoy building goofy sketches around his elastic talents. So we got Carrey in the Mila Kunis role in Black Swan; Carrey as a psychic medium and ex-impressionist who conveniently only "contacts" bizarre celebrities; Carrey as a deranged animatronic in an old-timey amusement park ride. It was all pretty much physical shtick in service of a big central joke, but these sketches proved how effective that can be when the sketch is direct and the comedians really commit.
Yet as much as the episode showcased Carrey (who popped up back up to promote the excellent I Love You Phillip Morris, though he didn't actually mention it on-air), it also brought out strength in the rest of the cast. Almost everyone got a shot at something hilariously silly in the "Worst of Soul Train" bit, while Jason Sudiekis stole that psychic sketch with his sheer delight at Carrey's impressions, and Andy Samberg shined as a man who claimed to tell off his boss but actually burst into tears in that talk show parody. Even Taran Killam, probably my least favorite cast member, showed off an uncanny, Carrey-matching ability to mimic animatronic movement in the Merrymen amusement park bit
The only recurring character was Kenan's jolly old-man sexpert Grady Wilson; they've done it a few too many times at this point, but I imagine resisting the opportunity to let Carrey contort his way into nonsensical sex positions was as difficult as it was for me to resist laughing. And the only really off sketch was the "Taste of New York" homeless band at the end of the episode: the one solid concept that didn't really pay off in a decent-or-better way. Add in some energetic Black Keys performances, and you've got one of the best, highest-energy episodes of the season.
Episode Grade: B+
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Minnesota Vikings Pick Adrian Peterson as Community Man of Year
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) - Adrian Peterson has been picked as the Minnesota Vikings Community Man of the Year for 2012. The Vikings announced the annual award on Monday.
Peterson is scheduled to be honored at an event on Tuesday night at the Sports Authority in Eden Prairie near Vikings headquarters. Peterson and several of his teammates will help kids from Special Olympics shop for athletic gear with gift cards provided by the store.
Vikings executive director of community relations Brad Madson says he's never seen a player more "kind, positive and humble to be around." Peterson's foundation raises awareness and funds for programs designed to help at-risk youth. The star running back is in his sixth season with the Vikings.
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Lynfield Paris Hooks
Whether you're popping this in a boot room, utility room or on the back of the bathroom door, these 4 wall hooks with a beautiful skyline of Paris will look fabulous, as well as keeping the coats and clothes off the floor - oh we live in hope!
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Why Choose Middlesex for Cancer Care?
A cancer diagnosis presents many choices—and one of the most important decisions you'll make is where to receive treatments and extensive cancer care.
At the Middlesex Hospital Cancer Center, we believe that fighting cancer means never giving up. Our award-winning team of clinical oncologists and surgeons, and health providers delivers compassionate, comprehensive cancer care using today's most advanced technology and techniques to prevent, diagnose, and treat a variety of cancers. We collaborate with the leaders, institutions, and people in the communities we serve to uphold our mission and vision of making high quality cancer care, services, and education accessible to you, your family, and your neighbors.
Comprehensive, Clinical Cancer Care
Middlesex Hospital Cancer Center offers the highest quality clinical cancer care for the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and management of cancer and cancer-related conditions. Recognized for measurable success and excellence in clinical outcomes, coordination of cancer care, and customer service, our multidisciplinary team works with patients and families to customize treatment plans and offer these advanced cancer services to all members of our community:
Diagnostic Technology and Cancer Services
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State-of-the-Art Cancer Care Technology
The surgical and oncological teams at Middlesex Hospital Cancer Center are equipped with training in the latest techniques and most advanced technologies to treat cancer. We specialize in minimally-invasive da Vinci® Robot Assisted procedures for gynecological, prostate, and thoracic (lung) cancers and our proud to be one of the first cancer treatment facilities in Connecticut to offer targeted radiation therapy using the cutting-edge Novalis Tx® Linear Accelerator.
Personalized, Patient and Family-Centered Cancer Services
At the Middlesex Hospital Cancer Center, we treat and support the whole cancer patient and their family. Our cancer services include an experienced, collaborative team of physicians and nurse navigators available to guide you through your cancer journey—addressing your physical as well as emotional, social, financial, and spiritual needs. We encourage you and your caregivers to actively participate in making decisions about your health and treatment and offer a range of patient and family services and integrative therapies to promote wellbeing from the time of diagnosis, through treatment, and on to survivorship.
Commitment to Our Community
Middlesex Hospital Cancer Center is part of a community-based health network dedicated to providing accessible, needs-based care to the regions we serve. Cancer services are offered at multiple locations and facilities throughout central Connecticut and the shoreline, with transportation services available to patients and caregivers. We also offer a variety of other cancer services including educational and outreach events, cancer support groups, and research programs and clinical trials to help the people who live and work in our community prevent and manage cancer and cancer-related illnesses.
A Focus on Cancer Survivorship
Cancer survivorship begins at Middlesex Hospital Cancer Center. We understand that those living with cancer, and beyond, face unique emotional, social, physical, and financial challenges. Our staff works hard to meet your needs. Our innovative Center for Survivorship and Integrative Medicine offers cancer patients, families, and caregivers access to resources, education, and care specifically designed to help you get back to life—and get your life back—after a cancer diagnosis.
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Middlesex Hospital consistently ranks above national averages in patient safety and satisfaction. It's one of the reasons Thomson Reuters has named us one of the Top 100 hospitals in the United Stated for the fourth time in 2011.


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There are many temptations and sins that can harm, or even destroy, our communion with God, such as pride, lust and jealousy. There is one, however, that is perhaps not so obvious: fear. And it is front and center in today's readings.
Elijah, along with Moses, was one of the greatest prophets; his courage and faithfulness were remarkable. An example of both can be found in 1 Kings 18, which describes how Elijah directly confronted the wicked King Ahab and challenged the prophets of Baal (all 450 of them) to a sort of worship duel. Besides challenging the king, Elijah also challenged the people of Israel: "How long will you straddle the issue? If the LORD is God, follow him; if Baal, follow him" (1 Kgs 18:21). In the end, Baal failed to respond to the false prophets, while Elijah's offering was consumed by fire from heaven.
However, a few verses later, having been told that the infamous Queen Jezebel was going to hunt him down, we read: "Elijah was afraid and fled for his life ..." What happened? Why the sudden transformation from unflinching witness to scurrying fugitive? And not just a fugitive, but a broken man desiring death: "Enough, Lord! Take my life, for I am no better than my ancestors."
Answers are difficult, for the human heart is a profound mystery. We shouldn't underestimate the weight of life and the fragility of our spiritual resolution. We must not fail to be honest about how brittle and frail we can be — especially in the immediate wake of great success. Having ascended a mountain, we can find ourselves beset by harsh winds and cold darkness. We might even find ourselves in a cave, huddled and on the edge of despair. It brings to mind the words of St. Francis de Sales, who wrote, "Fear is a greater evil than evil itself."
I wonder: Had Elijah, having expended such immense energy and faith in confronting Ahab and the prophets of Baal, reached the end of himself? Perhaps so, because God, in speaking to the prophet and revealing himself to him through a "tiny whispered sound," was showing Elijah that only God can truly provide safety, purpose and life. The description of the whispered sound highlights the mystery of God. "This inexpressible gentleness," wrote Father Hans Urs von Balthasar, "is something of a hint of the Incarnation of the Son ..." It is God who initiates, who approaches us, who seeks us out.
Like Elijah, the apostle Peter's courage and faithfulness were remarkable. The head apostle rarely lacked for confidence! But confidence isn't necessarily the same thing as faith, and Peter's ardent faith was sometimes imperfect. The same was true of the other apostles; the same is true for us. Faith grows through testing; if it is not exercised and stretched, it will atrophy and die.
Jesus apparently wished to test the faith of the apostles, for he "made the disciples get into a boat" while he spent time alone in prayer. When the storm descended, darkness and chaos reigned. By the time Jesus approached on the waters, the disciples had been caught in the storm for several hours. Peter, by asking to be commanded to "Come," demonstrated his real faith. But it was, as Jesus noted, "little" in size.
Peter, like Elijah, reached the end of himself; he needed to be grasped by God. Having been pulled from the dark waters, he embraced and proclaimed the mystery, declaring, "Truly, you are the Son of God."
Carl E. Olson is the editor of Catholic World Report.
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IUCN POSC has translated the WCPA Protected Area Best Practice Guidelines for Management Planning of Protected Areas into Georgian.
The Guidelines for Management Planning of Protected Areas, which were originally published by the IUCN World Commission on Protected Areas in 2003, as part of a more comprehensive series, are based on experience and best practice from protected areas around the world. They have become the most successful set of PA management guidelines. The document provides a framework for protected area management planners and can be adapted to the needs and circumstances of each country, and even of each PA. The translation into Georgian was produced within the framework of the project "Management Plan for Ktsia-Tabatskuri Managed Reserve", which was funded by BP.
The WCPA Management Planning guidelines have also been used as a basis for the development of more specific National Park Management Planning Guidelines for individual South Caucasus countries, which are currently being developed by KfW's Transboundary Joint Secretariat for the Southern Caucasus.


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With Zotero and Mendeley providing excellent web-centric bibliographic tools, I don't imagine I'll ever get converts to Thunderdell. Still, it and BusySponge are integral to how I work and I enjoy the occasional Python programming. Some disjointed thoughts from the bibliographic screen-scraping front.
- I'm envious of Zotero's many user-contributed translators for scraping a particular webpage for bibliographic data. I wish there was a command-line or API I could call and take advantage of.
- CrossRef now offers a DOI-to-bibliography Web service; BusySponge now uses this (via the JSON format).
- Even if one finds bibliographic data, it is often dirty. For instance, is the item's title in title or sentence case? One can easily convert sentence to title case, but not vice versa. Hence, I'm quite pleased with change_case's ability to detect title case and convert it to sentence case (i.e., detecting proper nouns that should remain capitalized).
- Because the New York Times redirects-with-a-cookie and httplib2 can't easily handle that, I now make use of the awesome Requests ("HTTP for Humans") – and web_little is now little indeed!
- I'm not yet satisfied with my generic scrapers ability to identify an article's author; I wonder if there are any tricks out there for this?
(I've been meaning to post an update on Thunderdell and an interesting conversation with Nathan Matias about his work prompted me to do so.)


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LEHI, Utah – Real Salt Lake are in hostile territory.
The defending MLS champs are in Mexico City for Wednesday's highly anticipated match against Cruz Azul in Group A play of the CONCACAF Champions League, seeking the first win by an MLS team in Mexico in the league's history.
MLS teams have a combined 0-19-2 record all-time in meaningful matches, including Tuesday's last-second loss by Columbus to Santos Laguna in Group B.
COMPLETE COVERAGE: MLSsoccer.com's CONCACAF Champions League page
"It's a big game in Mexico City," said veteran goalkeeper Nick Rimando, who played in Mexico with D.C. United. "It's going to be one of the toughest games for sure. It's always hard when you go down there with any team.
"We're going to go down there and try to get a point. If three points comes out of it, obviously we're going to have some smiles on our faces."
Rimando is also perhaps one of the players in the best position to understand the obstacles that lie ahead.
"It's a tough environment – altitude is there, but we play in altitude here, so hopefully that's not a factor," Rimando said. "The referees are tough. The teams there always get up when they play in front of their fans there.
"Soccer is huge down there, and so they're going to have a lot of support, and this is a big tournament, and so they take it serious."
Real Salt Lake may be well positioned in this match. They should be one of the most equipped MLS teams to deal with the altitude, although Salt Lake City's 4,300-feet elevation is a far cry from Mexico City's 7,300 feet above sea level.
But the biggest obstacle is, inevitably, Cruz Azul, who finished as the runners-up in this tournament last year. They lost their opener to Toronto FC at BMO Field last week.
"They are going to be fired up," midfielder Kyle Beckerman said. "They are going to know that they need a win. Them losing to Toronto didn't help us."


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Webroot, an internet security firm founded in 1997, has just released its comprehensive Internet Security Complete 2011 suite for protecting your computer from online threats.
With its simple, friendly interface and generous online storage, it is well worth considering. Installation is quick and easy, and followed by an initial scan of your laptop's hard drive. From this point on the software works in the background, informing you of any threats or attempts to access your network.
Updates are automatically downloaded and hazardous files are picked up instantly with a warning message. The dashboard is clean and simple and not as intimidating as Norton's front end. Any problems are obvious thanks to the red and green colour coding.
You can run a scan at any time or schedule one for the future, although scans are performed automatically by default at unobtrusive times. You also have quick access to internet or phone support and can set up an account with Webroot which gives you access to a generous 10GB of online storage for backing up and synchronising your files with two other computers.
Webroot automatically adds a toolbar to your default internet browser, which allows you to store log-in and password information for your favourite websites. You can also store personal details and card information, which is then automatically entered into online forms.
For added security, all sites are checked out for potential threats before you access them and any attachments you receive are scanned before download.
However, there are no parental controls for keeping tabs on your childrens' browsing habits.
Webroot Internet Security Complete 2011 offers comprehensive protection for your laptop, both online and offl ine, and the sharing and syncing features are an added bonus. Only the omission of parental controls lets it down.
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On Tuesday evenings from 6pm-8pm, Wesleyan Volunteers will be offering homework help to students of all ages downstairs in the Family Center.
This is the perfect opportunity for you to fit in a quick workout or take one of our many fitness classes while your child has a chance to work on their homework and get any necessary help.
There is no fee or registration for this drop-in program. Homework Help will be available Tuesdays during the school year from 6:00pm-8:00pm.
Questions? Contact Assistant Youth Director Tracy Seigle at 860-343-6237 or email@example.com
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First Flight For Retro Sam LS
The Sam LS, a new kit airplane with a retro look, flew for the first time on February 26, near Montreal, Canada, the company announced last week. "Liftoff was perfect, in about 300 feet," said Thierry Zibi, president of Sam Aircraft. The all-metal airplane features tandem seating and a narrow fuselage with a choice of three different wings -- short, for speed; medium, for versatility; or long, for short-field operations. The company is taking orders now for fast-build kits, which they say will take about 250 hours, for $75,000, or standard kits at $39,000 and 900 hours. First deliveries are scheduled for late this summer. Also in the works is a ready-to-fly LSA version for $135,000.
The airplane is powered by the 100-hp Rotax 912S paired with a Sensenich ground�-adjustable composite propeller. It was designed to be "comfortable, rugged, easy to repair, economical, fun� and to have the distinctive classic look of a warbird trainer," according to the company's news release. The cockpit is equipped with a 10-inch Dynon SkyView panel. The Sam LS will be on display and flying at both Sun 'n Fun and EAA AirVenture, the company said. AVweb's editorial director Paul Bertorelli spoke with Zibi about the airplane at last year's Sebring LSA show; click here to listen to the podcast.


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The second of three posts in a series of outings in Yosemite Valley is a trip to a favorite viewpoint, Clouds Rest. At 9,926 ft, Clouds Rest is not nearly the tallest mountain in Yosemite, but its close proximity and unobstructed perch above Yosemite Valley and Tenaya Canyon provides a spectacular viewpoint. The mountain is a colossal granite formation with striking prominence and a unique vantage of both the high country around Tuolumne Meadows and Yosemite Valley. In a 360 degree panorama, one can gaze over to Half Dome, the Clark Range, Tenaya Lake, and the Cathedral Range (including Mount Lyell, the highest point in Yosemite National Park). The most impressive feature of Clouds Rest is its northwest face, an immense granite slab polished by glaciers and descending 5,000 ft below to the base of Tenaya Canyon. One can gain the summit of Clouds Rest by two trail routes:
- Via the Sunrise Lakes Trailhead (~8,160 ft) along Tioga Road: A 12+ mile roundtrip hike with ~2,500 ft of elevation gain
- Via Happy Isles in Yosemite Valley (4,105 ft): 20+ miles roundtrip; 6,000+ ft elevation gain.
While the route from Yosemite Valley entails more mileage and much more elevation gain, it is more aesthetic, including the iconic Mist Trail with close views of Vernal Falls and Nevada Falls. As one ascends beyond the falls there are great views beneath the towering cliffs of Half Dome. Higher up, there are several spectacular vistas along the ridge to the summit. Clouds Rest via Yosemite Valley is a great route and worth the extra efforts in my opinion. Here are some photos from this trip to Clouds Rest from the Valley. Strava route here.


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Article Summary: This article contains information about performing a remote wipe on a mobile phone in Exchange 2013
You can use the EAC to wipe a user's phone or cancel a remote wipe that has not yet completed.
In the EAC, navigate to Recipients > Mailboxes.
Select the user, and under Mobile Devices, choose View details.
On the Mobile Device Details page, select the lost mobile device, and then select Wipe Data. Select Save.
You can use the Clear-MobileDevice cmdlet in the Shell to wipe a user's phone.
The following command wipes the device and sends a confirmation message
Clear-MobileDevice -Identity WM_User -NotificationEmailAddresses "email@example.com"
Your users can wipe their own phone using Outlook Web App.
In Outlook Web App, select Settings > Phone > Mobile devices.
Select the mobile phone.
Click or tap the Wipe Device icon.
There are several ways to verify that the remote wipe completed:
Run the Clear-MobileDevice cmdlet with the –NotificationEmailAddresses parameter configured. A message will be sent to the supplied email address when the remote wipe has completed.
In the EAC, check the status of the mobile device. The status will change from Wipe Pending to Wipe Successful.
In Outlook Web App, check the status of the mobile device. The status will change from Wipe Pending to Wipe Successful.
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Selena Gomez, Ashley Benson, and Rachel Korine met up with MTV's Josh Horowitz to chat about the upcoming 2013 MTV Movie Awards!
The Spring Breakers actresses discussed the nominees for "Best Musical Moment" including Jennifer Lawrence and Bradley Cooper in Silver Linings Playbook and Rebel Wilson in Pitch Perfect.
"Oh my God I love [Rebel]," Ashley gushed when she found out that Rebel is hosting the awards show!
"That's so hard, because for different reasons I would choose each one in a way. Jennifer and Bradley, that's an epic moment for both of them," Selena shared in regards to who she would vote for.
Watch the girls discuss the Best Musical Moment nominees below!


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Consensus Report
Completing the Forecast: Characterizing and Communicating Uncertainty for Better Decisions Using Weather and Climate Forecasts (2006)Board on Atmospheric Sciences and Climate
Each report is produced by a committee of experts selected by the Academy to address a particular statement of task and is subject to a rigorous, independent peer review; while the reports represent views of the committee, they also are endorsed by the Academy. Learn more on our expert consensus reports.
Uncertainty is a fundamental characteristic of weather, seasonal climate, and hydrological prediction, and no forecast is complete without a description of its uncertainty. Effective communication of uncertainty helps people better understand the likelihood of a particular event and improves their ability to make decisions based on the forecast. Nonetheless, for decades, users of these forecasts have been conditioned to receive incomplete information about uncertainty. They have become used to single-valued (deterministic) forecasts (e.g., "the high temperature will be 70 degrees Farenheit 9 days from now") and applied their own experience in determining how much confidence to place in the forecast. Most forecast products from the public and private sectors, including those from the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration\u0092s National Weather Service, continue this deterministic legacy. Fortunately, the National Weather Service and others in the prediction community have recognized the need to view uncertainty as a fundamental part of forecasts. By partnering with other segments of the community to understand user needs, generate relevant and rich informational products, and utilize effective communication vehicles, the National Weather Service can take a leading role in the transition to widespread, effective incorporation of uncertainty information into predictions. "Completing the Forecast" makes recommendations to the National Weather Service and the broader prediction community on how to make this transition.
Key Messages
- Enhanced Enterprise-wide educational initiatives will underpin efforts to improve communication and use of uncertainty information. There are three critical areas of focus: (1) undergraduate and graduate education, (2) recurrent forecaster training, and (3) user outreach and education.
- Hydrometeorological services in the United States are an Enterprise effort. Therefore, effective incorporation of uncertainty information will require a fundamental and coordinated shift by all sectors of the Enterprise.
- Incorporating uncertainty in forecasts will require not only the attention but also the advocacy of NWS management.
- Only through comprehensive interaction with the Enterprise will NWS be able to move toward effective and widespread estimation and communication of uncertainty information. One mechanism for engaging the entire Enterprise on this and related topics is an independent NWS advisory committee with broad representation.
- Testbeds are emerging as a useful mechanism for developing and testing new approaches and methodologies in estimating, communicating, and using uncertainty information. The effectiveness of testbeds is limited when all appropriate sectors of the Enterprise are not included.
- The ability of NOAA to distribute and communicate uncertainty information is predicated on the capacity to produce post-processed probabilistic model guidance on a variety of spatial scales. Currently, NOAA maintains long-range (global) and short-range ensemble13 prediction systems.
- To make effective use of uncertainty products, users need complete forecast verification information that measures all relevant aspects of forecast performance.
- Understanding user needs and effectively communicating the value of uncertainty information for addressing those needs are perhaps the largest and most important tasks for the Enterprise. Yet, forecast information is often provided without full understanding of user needs or how to develop products that best support user decisions.
- Statistics) already produce a wide variety of uncertainty information. However, both the model output and statistical information regarding its skill15 are difficult to access from outside NCEP. Thus, NWS is missing an opportunity to provide the underlying datasets that can drive improved uncertainty estimation and communication across the Enterprise.


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Seasonic X Series 760W Power Supply Review
Sea Sonic Electronics started life back in 1975 as a manufacturer of electronic test equipment and entered the PC power supply market in 1980. It wasn't until 2003 that Sea Sonic launched retail power supplies under their own brand name and currently offers a wide range of power supplies for the PC enthusiast, server and industrial market. Sea Sonic still offer bulk power supplies for the PC manufacturing market but it's the retail units, Sea Sonic branded, that the PC enthusiasts will no doubt be more familiar. The retail ATX power supply product range isn't extensive but Sea Sonic power supplies have, on the whole a great reputation, the M12D immediately springs to mind.
This is the first Sea Sonic, or more commonly Seasonic, power supply I have tested for OCC and it's one of their latest, the X-Series 760W. According to the Seasonic website it's the first full modular multi-output ATX, high wattage power supply that has obtained 80 Plus Gold certification so let's have a look at it and see how well it performs.
Closer Look:
The Seasonic X-Series 760W power supply box is largely based on a black and gold theme with a splash of color used on some of the illustrations. The top of the box is satin black with a gloss honeycombed pattern watermark, mimicking the power supply exhaust grill no doubt, and carries a photograph of the power supply along with the Seasonic trademark, power supply wattage and an 80 Plus Gold logo. The bottom of the box is used to explain some of the technology and features of the Seasonic X-Series 760W power supply.
The front face of the box pretty much repeats the information on the top of the box with the addition of an Nvidia SLI Ready logo. The opposite face shows the main features, white text on a gold background, in several different languages.
The side panels show a photograph of the power supply modular cable connector panel, specification table, connector types and quantities, technical data and agency approval logos.
Lift the lid and the user manual sits on top of the power supply foam protection with the modular cable bag tucked neatly down the side. Remove the foam lid and the power supply sits underneath in a black felt drawstring bag.
Bagged power supply along with the full box contents which includes the modular cable bag, user manual, power cord, mounting screws and a selection of standard and Velcro cable ties.
The Seasonic X-Series 760W power supply is well packaged with a good set of accessories so let's move on and have a closer look.


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Texas announced Sunday that Charlie Strong will be the Longhorns head coach.
In a move widely reported the past 24 hours, Strong leaves Louisville to take over for Mack Brown, who stepped down after Texas played Oregon in the Alamo Bowl on Dec. 30.
"I'm excited and my family is excited to have the chance to lead one of the premier football programs in the country," Strong said in a statement released through Texas. "Texas is one of those places that is always on your radar and a program anyone would dream of being a part of because you have a chance to compete on a national level every year. It's special because it has such great history, pride, tradition and passion for football."
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Strong and his family arrived in Austin on Sunday, according to the athletic department.
Welcome to new head coach Charlie Strong and family who are in town and flashing the #HookEmHorns sign. pic.twitter.com/F5py4nvsH8 — Longhorn_FB (@Longhorn_FB) January 5, 2014
Strong, 53, was 37-15 with the Cardinals in four seasons, including 3-1 in bowl games.
Strong wanted to wait and meet with Louisville athletic director Tom Jurich and university president James Ramsey before making the decision official. He met last week with Texas AD Steve Patterson about the vacancy. Jurich was on vacation in Colorado and because of weather problems, his return home was delayed.
"This was a difficult decision because the University of Louisville gave me my first opportunity as a head coach," Strong said. "I have so much respect for President Ramsey and Tom Jurich. They have been great to me and my family, and it was very hard to say goodbye, but they know this was an opportunity I couldn't pass up."
Jurich arrived in Louisville on Saturday night and met with Strong. Jurich gave Strong his first chance to be a head coach after a long successful career as a defensive coordinator.
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"I am excited to have Charlie Strong here to build on the proud tradition of Texas football and the 16 great years that Mack Brown gave to the program," Patterson said. "Our committee and former lettermen helped create an extensive selection criteria and after visiting with Charlie, it was clear he met them all. He led championship defenses as an assistant, a resurgence at the University of Louisville with double-digit game winning seasons, and twice been selected conference coach of the year. Most importantly, Charlie is a man of great integrity, with a wonderful family, who is well respected inside and outside the game. He is committed to the development of the total student-athlete both on and off the field. Charlie will represent the program and University extremely well. We look forward to a long and successful tenure for him here at Texas. I'd also like to thank President Bill Powers, our search committee, Jed Hughes and others who helped us select Coach Strong."
SI.com has reported Strong will receive a five-year contract that will pay him $5 million annually.
Strong met with his Louisville football staff members Saturday to inform them of his decision.
With Strong's decision came speculation on who would become Cardinals coach. The program rose to national prominence under Strong, and quarterback Teddy Bridgewater is among players who could be chosen first overall in the 2014 NFL Draft.
Among candidates for the Louisville job, according to CBSSports.com, are Clemson offensive coordinator Chad Morris, Colorado State coach Jim McElwain, Utah State coach Matt Wells and Louisville offensive coordinator Shane Watson.
Also mentioned: former Louisville coach Bobby Petrino and Duke's David Cutcliffe.
Strong is from Arkansas but has been coaching in the East for some time. He must establish recruiting ties in the area, media sources noted.
He played at Central Arkansas and began coaching as a Texas A&M graduate assistant in 1985. He was on the Florida staff and built the Gators' defenses for two national title teams.
He also will have to form a Longhorns coaching staff.
Contributing: Associated Press


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Selected projects for 2011 edition
Remote file access
Bojana Ugrenovic
The goal of this project is to allow, from Scilab, transfer of data through number of protocols like HTTP, FTP, etc. This project will be based on the curl library.
Mentor: Clément David.
Dakota module
Yann Chapalain
This project will produce a Scilab extension of Dakota. This software provides a flexible, extensible interface between analysis codes and iterative systems analysis methods.
Mentor: Yann Collette.
Accurate and Portable Elementary Functions
Shashank Sahni
The objective of this project is to replace the current elementary functions like pow, sin, cos (currently based on the operating system features), by portable and more accurate functions.
Mentor: Michael Baudin / co-mentors: Allan Cornet, Sylvestre Ledru.
Network module
Nikola Ilic
Thanks to this project and based on ZeroMQ, Scilab will be able to connect to low level network services like TCP, UDP, etc.
Mentor: Sylvestre Ledru.
Binary patching
Stefan Mihaila
This project will enable an easy update process of Scilab for new upstream releases or major fixes.
Mentor: Allan Cornet.
Mexlib from Scilab
Iuri de Silvio
Once this project is completed, Scilab will be able to load a toolbox based on Mexlib out-of-the-box. A second step of the GSoC will be as side project to extend GIWS to manage other languages than Java.
Mentor: Bruno Jofret.
.net called from Scilab
Igor Gridchyn
Like JIMS is providing the capability to load Java object, this project will leverage the power of the .net virtual machine from Scilab. This will enable any .net class to be loaded and used from Scilab.
Mentor: Allan Cornet / co-mentor: Calixte Denizet.
Introduce a Scilab backend to Cantor
Filipe Saraiva
The goal of this project is to provide the power of Scilab to the Cantor software. call_scilab (Scilab used a computing engine) will be extended and improved in this context.
Mentor: Sylvestre Ledru.
CGAL module
Edyta Przymus
CGAL is a C++ library providing efficient and reliable geometric algorithms. This project consists in providing these algorithms straight into Scilab.
Mentor: Vincent Couvert.
Oct 5, 2011
Final review of Scilab projects in the Google Summer of Code 2011
The balance sheet of the 2011 edition is very positive, as on 9 selected projects on Scilab, 7 of them have been successfully completed.


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Portrait no. 527 original drawing
This is one-of-a-kind original artwork from my ongoing series called 'Portraits'.
I start with using some old test prints that have layers and layers of ink on them, sometimes from years of screen printing on them, generally making a big mess. Next I coat it with multiple thin layers of white acrylic paint to calm those colors down a bit. Finally I start drawing on it with a brush and india ink. Each 'Portrait' is unique handmade work of art that goes where it wants too, I am just there for the ride.
The drawing measures 11x14 inches, is on 100 lb acid free archival paper, & is signed on the front and dated & numbered on the back.
Drawing will be shipped flat in sturdy packaging within 5 business days of receiving your order.


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Participants from St. James were Anna Haler and Shania Hansen for the girls and Simon Beck, Derrick Shupe and Justin Stevens for the boys.
Five St. James High seniors to be were selected to participate in the recently held American Legion Boys State and the American Legion Girls State.
Participants from St. James were Anna Haler and Shania Hansen for the girls and Simon Beck, Derrick Shupe and Justin Stevens for the boys.
Approximately 305 boys and girls from across Minnesota attended the respective events. The boys met at Southwest Minnesota State in Marshall and the girls met at Bethel College in St. Paul and according to Anna Haler, had the unique advantage of conducting their business at the State Capital.
According to the Legions's website, "The American Legion Boys State and American Legion Auxiliary Girls State are the premier programs for teaching how government works while developing leadership skills and an appreciation for your rights as a citizen."
Participants in the program ran for office, practiced public speaking, created and enforced laws and actively participated in all phases of creating and running a working government.
Haler, Shupe and Beck sat down with me and discussed their experiences at the events which intend to give future leaders of Minnesota a better understanding of how government is suppose to work.
Derrick was elected Associate Justice of the Supreme Court. Simon ran for the Chief Justice position of the Supreme Court, but didn't win that election.
Anna delivered an opening statement of the defense of a person accused of murder. The defendant was found not guilty.
The program breaks the boys and girls up into two political parties with the kids being randomly selected for the party. There were towns, counties, and state organizations.
The state government had the four executive positions of Governor, Lt. Governor, Secretary of State and Attorney General. There was one Chief Justice and two Associate Justices of the State Supreme Court.
Derrick said the way the parties were formed caused people to have to compromise because there were conservative and liberal oriented students in each party. To move legislation forward, compromises had to be made.
Simon said, "I think the legislature worked really well." Derrick said there were individuals who wanted some more radical legislation, but overall he said. "It was a process that pushed bills towards the middle."
Anna said her legal defense activities were conducted at the Minnesota Supreme Court, "We did mock trials in there." The legislative activities were conducted in the Minnesota House and Senate Chambers.
Anna said the experience helped her, "Learn more about the government and how it works."
Derrick said, "I learned the political system as it stands is broken." That opinion was shaped by how people at the convention acted to get elected.
Anna said she learned that she likes working with people. Simon summed his time at Boys State by saying, "I thought it was a great experience."


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IRVING, Texas (AP) - Dallas Cowboys coach Jason Garrett isn't ready to say if he will give up play-calling duties in 2013. He did say it would be his decision.
Garrett spent nearly 30 minutes Wednesday introducing the six new coaches on his staff before taking a question in his first offseason news conference Wednesday.
He emphasized his ties to the newcomers, seemingly in anticipation of answering speculation that owner Jerry Jones was behind all the changes.
Garrett said offensive line coach Bill Callahan will have a stronger voice in the offense.
The coach said his relationship with Jones was "no different" after the owner said he was going to make things uncomfortable following a third straight season without a trip to the playoffs.


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Kyron Watson is a three-star linebacker for East St. Louis (Ill.) High. He measures in at 6-foot-1, 220 pounds, and he has an opportunity to attend a top FBS football program.
According to the FBI's list of the 100 most dangerous cities, East St. Louis has the highest crime rate in the United States. The likelihood that Watson was destined for this type of success was low. Equally as unlikely, he openly admits to being a mama's boy.
"Yeah, I can say that," he said.
"She is going to play a big part (in my college choice); she is going to help me make my decision."
Watson is one of many major college football prospects whose choice could be swayed or even dictated by his mother's wishes. It is a trend on the rise.
In this particular case, that is good news for Illinois, Kansas and Michigan fans.
The Jayhawks and Wolverines are the two programs that the matriarch of the Watson family favors. Illinois would keep the class of 2014 prospect near his family.
"(Illinois) is staying near the top right now because I'd like to stay close to home," Watson said. "I don't want to leave my mom."
Coaches know that they have to sell their programs not just to the players, but to parents and mentors as well.
First-year Wisconsin coach Gary Andersen said that securing the trust of someone close to a player is paramount.
"You have to find the mentor of the young man," he said. "That could be just Mom, or Mom and Dad; sometimes it is a coach, but you need to be building a relationship with that person because whoever cares about him is who will help him with recruiting.
"I make sure that my coaches know it is their job to find that person immediately and be in touch with them no later than the second call to the player."
Andersen added that prospects are often overwhelmed by the magnitude of the situation and they tend to tell coaches what they think they are supposed to say. The relationship with the adult can help to determine where the program stands in the process.
"You engage the player, and then you talk to that mentor," he said. "That is often where you can really start feeling out the situation."
Five-star defensive end Kentavious Street was born and raised in Georgia -- dreaming of an offer from the school his mother cheered for, the Bulldogs. His house was divided because his father was a Florida State fan.
He has offers from both programs, but he could be in a difficult position because his mother has flipped her allegiance from the program to one closer to their Greenville (N.C.) Rose home.
At the Richmond stop of the Rivals Camp Series, Street said his mother has made her wishes known.
"My mom really wants me to stay in the state of North Carolina or go to (the state of) Virginia," Street said. "She really wants me to go to Virginia Tech."
Street said that her opinion will play a role, although he still favors Georgia.
"Really, it is just based off me," he said. "If my mom is not happy, I'll just have to do something for her."
Failing to do what a mother wants has proven to be an interesting case study. Some players have gotten their way -- and their college choice -- but it has come at the cost of public drama.
When five-star safety from the class of 2012 Landon Collins appeared on national television during the Under Armour All-American Game to decide between Alabama and LSU, his mother, April, was seated next to him.
Landon declared, "Roll Tide."
His mother did not clap, smile or give any public acceptance of the decision. Instead, she shook her head and said, "Geaux, Tigers."
Mothers played a very public role in the signing of the Class of 2013's top prospects as well.
Originially, top-ranked player Robert Nkemdiche committed to Clemson and planned to join several of his teammates from Loganville (Ga.) Grayson.
That was until his mother, Beverly, stepped in to decide her son was to play at Ole Miss alongside his elder brother, Denzel, so that she could see both of them play when she made trips to America from her home in Nigeria.
Although Nkemdiche did not announce his decision to attend Ole Miss for months after his decommitment from Clemson, it was among the worst-kept secrets in the recruiting industry.
Monaca (Pa.) Central Valley four-star receiver Robert Foster broke down at his commitment press conference and apologized to his mother when he chose Alabama -- his father's preferred school -- over her favorite program, Pittsburgh.
At the same time Foster was smoothing over his family situation, Plantation (Fla.) South Plantation four-star running back Alex Collins ? no relation to Landon ? literally had to chase down his letter of intent.
Collins planned to sign with Arkansas, but his mother, Andrea McDonald, stole the document.
McDonald wanted her son to attend Miami and refused to sign the contract that legally requires the signature of a guardian. She signed off on the decision the next day but put her son in the annals of recruiting history in the process.
Idaho head coach Paul Petrino said the stories are not uncommon because parents want to play an important role but the choice still belongs to the player.
"It depends on each recruit and each situation, for the most part," Petrino said. "But usually Mom will have a major role in it.
"Most of the time it is the player's choice, but I would estimate that having her permission factors in about 50 or 60 percent of that decision."
Four-star cornerback Duke Dawson is happy that he is among those who were allowed to make their own decisions.
His mother is strict on academics and, while he has committed to Florida, the family has long been fans of Florida State.
So far his mother, Monique, has signed off on the choice.
"Watching him go back and forth between Florida and Florida State was frustrating," she said. "But it was never hard on him because, once he knew, he was ready."
The visit the two took to the school played a major role.
Dawson said he maintains a 3.4 grade point average and that the tour through the facility was great.
"The first day of camp, they took me over to the academic center and the man was talking very nice about how their academic programs go," he said. "My mom really loved that because she is hard on grades."
His mother told Rivals.com that that tour made her a believer in the program.
"The academics at Florida were what all of us fell in love with; it was more than football," she said. "Florida had people on campus who would take care of us every time."
Dawson said that it was all on his time and that Florida was what he wanted.
"My mom and dad told me it this was my decision 100 percent," he said. "They didn't want me to come back and say that Mom and Dad forced me to go to this school."
For now Watson is slow-playing the process, but he said that if he wanted to make a commitment he knows where to turn.
"If I want to make something early, (my mom) will help me with that," he said. "She's got a couple schools she likes."


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August 10, 1940 - February 22, 2013
Unionville, NY
Yvonne M. "Sis" Slockbower 72, died Friday, February 22, 2013 at Bon Secours Community Hospital in Port Jervis, NY following a long illness. Mrs. Slockbower, daughter of the late James and Marjorie (Galewater) McElroy was born in Minisink, NY, August 10, 1940. She was a lifelong resident of Unionville.
Mrs. Slockbower worked for American Silk Label Co. in Unionville as well as Minisink Rubber Co. also of Unionville. She was a member of the Minisink Hose Co. Ladies Auxiliary in Unionville.
Mrs. Slockbower was predeceased by a son, Jim Slockbower in 1990 and brothers: Richard, Walt and George McElroy. She is survived by her husband, John Slockbower; children: Cindy Martino and her husband, Tony of Plymouth, NY, Jon Slockbower Jr. of Unionville, NY, Dawn Hotalen and her husband, Hank of Sparta, TN, Tina Slockbower and her companion, Bob Batykefer of Milford, PA, Earl Slockbower and his companion, Lynnea Chasmar of Slate Hill, NY, Mike Slockbower and his wife, Nancy of Wantage and Tammy Schleich and her husband, George of Greenville, NY; brothers, Gary and Lynk McElroy both of Port Jervis, NY; sisters: Sharon Hoff of Westtown, NY, Cathy Lehman of NC and Carol Schroeder of FL; 12 grandchildren, two great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews as well as her best friends, Alison and Peter Aurrichio.
A Funeral Service will be held Wednesday, February 27th 11 a.m. at Ferguson Funeral Home, 27 Third St., Sussex, NJ. Interment will follow in Mt. Salem Cemetery, Wantage Twp. Friends may call at the funeral home on Tuesday from 2 to 4 & 7 to 9 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Lenape Volunteer Ambulance Corps., Unionville, NY 10988 or to the Minisink Hose Co., Unionville, NY 10988.
For directions or condolences, please see www.fergusonsussexfuneralhome.com


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Species 2000 & ITIS Catalogue of Life: April 2013
Last updated about 2 years ago
The Catalogue of Life Partnership (CoLP) is an informal partnership dedicated to creating an index of the world's organisms, called the Catalogue of Life (CoL). The CoL provides different forms of access to an integrated, quality, maintained, comprehensive consensus species checklist and taxonomic hierarchy, presently covering more than one million species, and intended to cover all know species in the near future. They contain substantial contributions of taxonomic expertise from more than fifty organizations around the world, integrated into a single work by the ongoing work of the CoLP partners. EOL currently uses CoLP as its taxonomic backbone. Last indexed September 6, 2015


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P67 Memory Kit Roundup Review
Intel's new Sandy Bridge lineup is out after a slight hiccup. With the latest processor, overclocking has changed drastically from what we have done in the past because of the BCLK limitations imposed on the Sandy Bridge processor and subsystems. This means defined speeds with a little bit of overclocking at each memory multiplier for additional speed. The other option to increase memory performance is to tighten up the latencies to get as much advantage as you can at each stop on the multiplier ladder. It's different and that's what makes the trial and error testing fun. What I have today are a group of memory kits designed for use with the Intel P67 platform. These kits range from a rating of 1600MHz up to 2133MHz and include densities from 4GB to 8GB. I will be looking at Corsair's Vengeance series, Kingston's new HyperX Grey Genesis modules, G.Skill's RipJaw X and last but not least, Patriot's Division 2 series modules. Each set of modules has a unique look and heat spreader design. It will be interesting to see how 4GB and 8GB sets perform on this latest platform when the modules are pushed. Let's see what they have to offer.
Closer Look:
To start off this show I will look at the Corsair Vengeance 8GB kit. Why Corsair first you ask ? Well they come first alphabetically! The Vengeance series come in a retail box that shows the modules installed in a system on the front panel with the system compatibility listing on the bottom right showing these modules are at home in both Intel and AMD systems. The capacity of the kit is shown on the bottom and top right hand corners of the box. The back panel shows the modules in the packaging with the SKU and model number of the kit on the bar code tag on the rear panel.
Pulling the modules out of the box shows of the unique look of the Corsair Vengeance heat spreader that give these modules their name. This design is a departure from the look of the Dominator lineup that is refreshing with its aggressive looks. This set of modules carry part number CMZ8GX3M2A1600C9. This part number shows that I have an 8GB set of modules in a 4 x 2GB configuration that are rated to run at 1600MHz with latencies of 9-9-9-24 using a low 1.5v. As a part designed to work with Intel's P67 platform, these modules come with an X.M.P. profile for easily setting these modules up in the BIOS. Of course these modules come with Corsair's Limited Lifetime warranty.
The first thing you notice when you pick up this set of modules (besides the looks) is the lack of weight when compared to the Dominator lineup. The Vengeance modules use a much different heat sink design with a two piece stamped aluminum setup. These two sides are held on with thermal tape and keep the heat sinks securely attached. This design is slightly shorter than the standard Dominator equipped modules at 2.07 vs. 2.25 inches tall. The tall design puts the fins in the airstream flowing into the CPU allowing the modules to remain cool when in operation.
With their good looks, these modules should look right at home in any build. The key is how will they perform with the large memory multiplier spread on the P67 platform.