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Title: Sugar Sugar Rune Vol 7
Author: Moyoco Anno
Publisher: Del Rey
May Contain Spoilers
Duke, transformed back to his human form, turns out to be none other than Chocolat's uncle, Poivre! When Chocolat presses him for information about her mother, he reveals a shocking secret about her own past. Will it cause just a hiccup in her romance with Pierre, or will it spell the end of their relationship? Then, the evil Alchimie is a new teacher at her school! What's her dastardly foe up to?
I read the first volume of this manga when it first came out, and wasn't overly impressed with Moyoco Anno's frantic style of storytelling. Her art is so cluttered and hard to follow, and I hate the way she draws eyes. They're so impossibly large, it seems like such a burden to carry around in your head.
While I still don't care for the art, I was quickly drawn into the story as Chocolat's battle against evil unfolded. First, she has the shocking revelation that she, not Vanilla, is Glacé's daughter. Egads!! Does that make her and Pierre siblings?! Gaark! It's been done countless times before, but this twist on a romance is usually interesting for how the characters deal with it. In this instance, Chocolat decides to try to ignore it, and not share her new knowledge with Pierre. Like that's going to make things any better.
With Alchimie orchestrating some evil doings at school, Woo and Pierre are caught up in a battle over Chocolat. With them distractedly beating away at each other, wasting their magical energy, a wolf that grows larger by feeding on other people's fear is attacking Chocolat and Soul, and it doesn't look like they have a chance against it! Pierre arrives just in the nick of time, but loses his heart when Chocolat collects it, saving it from Alchimie. With Pierre in a comatose state, Chocolat and Vanilla are forced to journey to the Underworld. It seems that only Glacé has the power to restore Pierre's heart and save his life.
I was lost a few times by not having read previous volumes, but overall found this to be an entertaining read. There was plenty of magical action, with the promise of more to come as the girls travel through the Underworld. Queen Candy has some major trouble brewing, as some of her senators have sided with the Ogres. The hint of political wrangling to come was intriguing, as Candy's not quite sure who she can trust. I'm curious to see how all of this is tied together with what's happening in the Underworld, and how Chocolat and Vanilla are going to help solve the entire mess.
Grade: B-
Rated for 10+
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Computed tomography (CT or CAT scan) is an imaging test that uses X-rays and a computer to make detailed images of the body. A CT scan shows details of the bones, muscles, fat, and organs. CT scans are more detailed than standard X-rays.
In standard X-rays, a beam of energy is aimed at the body part being studied. A plate behind the body part captures the variations of the energy beam after it passes through skin, bone, muscle, and other tissue. While much information can come from a standard X-ray, MRI captures much more detail about internal organs and other structures.
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If you are pregnant or think you may be, tell your healthcare provider. Radiation exposure during pregnancy may lead to birth defects. If it's necessary for you to have a CT of the brain, special precautions will be taken to reduce the radiation exposure to the fetus.
Nursing mothers should talk with the radiologist about when to resume breastfeeding after contrast material is injected.If contrast dye is used, there is a risk for allergic reaction to the dye. Tell your healthcare provider if you are allergic to or sensitive to medicines, contrast, or iodine. Most people will not have a bad reaction from iodine contrast. However, let your healthcare provider know if you have ever had a reaction to any contrast dye, or have kidney problems.
There may be other risks depending on your specific medical condition. Be certain your healthcare provider knows all of your medical conditions.
Make a list of questions and discuss any concerns with your healthcare provider before the procedure. Consider bringing a family member or trusted friend to the appointment to help you remember your questions and concerns and to take notes.
CT scans may be done on an outpatient basis or as part of your stay in a hospital. Procedures may vary depending on your condition and your healthcare provider's practices.
Generally, a CT scan of the brain follows this process:
While the CT procedure itself causes no pain, having to lie still for the length of the procedure might cause some discomfort or pain, particularly if you've recently been injured or had surgery. The technologist will use all possible comfort measures and complete the procedure as quickly as possible to minimize any discomfort or pain.
If contrast dye was used, you may be monitored for a period for any side effects or reactions to the contrast dye, such as itching, swelling, rash, or difficulty breathing. Tell the radiologist or your healthcare provider right away if you notice any of these symptoms.
If you notice any pain, redness, and/or swelling at the IV site after you go home, tell your healthcare provider as this could be a sign of infection or other type of reaction.
Otherwise, there is no special type of care needed after a CT scan of the brain. You may go back to your usual diet and activities unless your healthcare provider tells you differently.
Your healthcare provider may give you other instructions after the procedure, depending on your particular situation.
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Village (a.k.a. The Village Musicians) is a three-piece band made up of three brothers and a drummer. They have been performing together for over just over four years and in that time completed four full album releases and have toured internationally. Things aren't slowing down for the guys either as they have recently recorded a new EP in Hollywood, CA with producer Warren Huart of The Fray, Howie Day, and Aerosmith fame (just to name a few) entitled, "Dear Destiny EP" which has only been released digitally. Warren says of Village:
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Ceiling insulation and storm windows are about the fastest-moving home energy conservation products around. And—even if you start on a shoestring—you can install such household improvements, learning the trade as you go, and earn as much as $400 for a single day's activity!
Because of today's rapidly increasing home heating and cooling costs, most folks are quite willing to "invest" in products that can cut down on their energy needs. I discovered this huge (and largely untapped) market back in 1977, when—after being unemployed for four months— started my own home insulation business. It's a venture which now enables me to earn a net profit of about $1,000 for every 30 hours I work! Such an enterprise requires little or no initial investment and can provide an immediate and impressive income. So if you need extra cash now, don't pass up this article!
A Shoestring, or Less!
My first two ceiling insulation jobs netted me a total of $170 profit for one day's work! I had no equipment of my own and had never done insulation work before. My brother gave me the necessary instructions, and I got the cellulose insulation— on credit and at a slightly reduced price—from a farm products store. The firm's special machine, which is used to blow the material into attics and walls, was lent to me free of charge, and I transported my supplies to the job site in a borrowed pickup truck!
Pick Your Product
The first thing you'll have to understand, in order to sell an insulation job, is the term "R-factor." R-factor refers to the amount of heat lost or gained through a structure's attic or walls over a period of time. (It's estimated that 55% of a home's heat loss takes place through the attic, and the other 45% through walls, windows, and doors.) The higher the R-factor, the more efficient the insulation.
In most parts of the country, a factor of R-19 to R-22 is the very minimum recommended for ceilings, while a factor of R-11 is considered to be "rock bottom" for walls. (An R-19 attic will contain about 4 inches of insulation; an R-22, about 6 inches; an R-24, about 6 1/2 inches; an R-32, about 8 inches; and an R-40 about 10 1/2 inches.)
Since many suppliers carry only cellulose blow-in insulation and a machine to apply the material, you should know the many selling points of this substance:
Cellulose is less expensive, but has a -higher R-factor, than any other blow-in insulation on the market today; it has good sound-deadening qualities; a bag of cellulose weighs 30 pounds, while bags of other types of insulation may weigh less; you can light a match to high-quality cellulose, and—though it might burn while the flame is applied—the material will quickly extinguish itself as soon as the match is removed; cellulose retains its insulating properties over the years; it's not itchy, so the material isn't a problem for anyone who might want to work in the attic after it's installed; and finally, most cellulose is UL approved and meets all FHA specifications (make sure that your choice has these stamps of approval).
If you stress the amount of material you'll put into a customer's attic—and are very knowledgeable about your insulation's R-factor properties—you'll more than likely land lots of contracts!
Job Estimates
Before you can give an estimate on an attic insulation job, you'll have to determine the area of the surface to be insulated. To do this, simply multiply the attic floor's length by its width. (I've found that letting a prospective customer help with this task will often boost my chance of making a sale.)
Your supplier can give you an idea of how much material you'll need to fill an attic 4, 6, 8, or 10 inches deep. This information is also stamped on bags of high quality cellulose (which is the only kind you should ever use). For example, the manufacturer will state that—to achieve a heavy 4-inch fill—you'll need 30 bags for every 1,000 square feet.
Assume the sacks cost $5.00 each. For our sample 1,000-square-foot attic, your material cost will be $5.00 times 30 bags or $150.You can then decide how much profit you need to make on the job and add that amount to your costs. If you want to make a $100 profit, add $130 or $140; the extra money will pay your helper's salary.
Always quote the full price: "I can do the job for $280." Don't break your job bid down to separate your material costs from your wages. Also, besides giving an oral estimate, you might want to hand your potential customer a written bid. It should note exactly how many bags of insulation will be put into the attic, the weight of the insulation (fifty 30-pound bags will be 1,500 pounds), how deep the material will be, and perhaps how much the job will cost per square foot of area to be insulated.
A Good Supplier
Your suppliers—these will generally be lumber-yards or farm supply stores—are of paramount importance to your business success. Such men and women make their money from the sale of materials; if you can offer an order for, say, 50 bags of cellulose, you shouldn't have much trouble getting a 10% discount as well as the use of the company's blowing machine. (Some firms may be less eager to lend the "blower" to you if they know that you're in the insulation business, but a little shopping around will turn up a supplier who—like mine—will be glad to cooperate.) Many stores will also allow you to pay for the bags of insulation after you've collected your money from the customer. And others might even set up a charge account payable on a monthly basis.
As your enterprise develops, you may well want to purchase your own insulating machine or perhaps buy your cellulose direct from a manufacturer. However, while you're still "testing the water," your supplier can be the steppingstone to bigger and better things.
On the Job
It's actually easy to insulate a ceiling! One person simply pours the material into the machine's hopper, while the other works in the attic moving the long, flexible hose back and forth. (Small or medium-sized machines will have hoppers with capacities of about 60 pounds.) Metal prongs in the blower agitate the concentrated insulation, grind It up, and then force it out. (When filling up the hopper, be careful not to let parts of the empty bags fall in, or the hose will quickly plug up.)
You should also be aware that if too much air from the machine is mixed with the material, the fill will "drop"—meaning that the material's "settled" depth may be several inches less than that originally blown into the attic. Therefore, use low air settings and the fill will correspond to the recommendations of the insulation manufacturer.
CAUTION: You must be very careful not to put insulation over any "hot spots": places where high temperatures could develop and result in a fire. Heat sources to watch for in attic areas are chimneys, furnaces, fan-powered vents from bathrooms or kitchens, flues from heaters or hot water tanks, plus recessed light fixtures, doorbell transformers, or any electric fixtures. (Most of the homes I insulate don't have recessed lights, so my main concerns are chimneys and poor electrical wiring.)
Although cellulose is nothing more than fire- and vermin-proofed paper (see "Make Your Own Insulation"), it's best to wear a respirator mask to keep paper dust out of your lungs and away from your mucous membranes. Also, since you won't want to do damage to the customer's ceiling, always move carefully along the joists of the attic or, better still, push a wooden plank in front of you to walk and sit on.
Keep a tape measure with you and periodically check the insulation's depth. Since your blower can be controlled with the hose-mounted remote control switch, you'll be able to start and stop the machine whenever you want to. (And be very careful with the blowing hose! It will break if you get rough with it!)
All About Walls
New houses generally have batting insulation in their walls and thus won't need your services, but many older homes have no wall insulation at all. Rectifying this situation can be very profitable.
First, however—if you're not an expert carpenter—you'll need to hire a woodworking "pro" who can handle the hammer-and-saw work (I recruited my retired-carpenter father). Such an assistant can be invaluable in helping you choose just which jobs will be worth your trouble and which are better left alone.
I make good money by charging anywhere from 45¢ to 60¢ a square foot to insulate walls; the 3 1/2' wall spaces typical of older homes just won't hold a whole lot of material. You'll have to multiply the lengths of the wall areas by their widths, and then multiply the resulting figure by your per-square-foot charge, to reach a bid price.
Before you close the deal, however, be sure to obtain a written statement from the customer concerning his or her agreement to accept any unavoidable damage (such as the sawmarks left where a wooden "plug" is removed and later replaced) to the structure. This contract is for your protection, though you should of course always try to keep any signs that you've worked on a house to the barest possible minimum.
Wall insulation is usually applied from the outside of a building. You can often simply remove the siding and punch your "filler" hole through any underlying Celotex with a hammer. Older homes, however, may have wood siding that isn't easy to remove. In such cases just bore through the siding with a hole saw ... after getting the customer to O.K. such an approach. Always make your openings as high on the wall as possible, and be sure that you've located a spot between the internal studs before you make a hole.
Once you've filled the walls with cellulose, stuff a handful of fiberglass or rock wool batting into each hole, and glue the previously removed wooden plugs in position and/or replace the siding.
Storm Window Service
I've found storm windows to be even easier to sell than is ceiling insulation! You won't have any difficulty marketing this service either if you use these facts in your sales pitch: A homeowner may realize a 25% reduction in total energy consumption if "storms" are installed on every window, the discomforts of drafts and cold spots in the home can be eliminated, and houses with storm windows may be 15 degrees warmer in winter and 15 degrees cooler in summer than are dwellings without "double window" protection.
Before you bid a storm window job, take the necessary measurements to your supplier and find out exactly what the windows will cost you. Then add this figure to the profit you want to make on the job. If the windows cost $300, for instance, you might want to bid the job at $425, more or less. (I always ask for about a 20% deposit from the customer on window orders that total $500 or more.)
I've found it pretty easy to obtain a 15% contractor's discount when ordering windows, but even if such a bargain isn't available you can make a good profit on your labor charges alone. Do "ease into" the storm window business, though, and be sure—by describing your methods to your supplier—that you're measuring your window spaces correctly before you order a single window!
How to Measure and Install
There are many ways of "sizing" storm windows to assure a proper fit. More often than not, however, you can simply measure the width and height of the entire exterior wall "pocket" (the opening in which the existing window is positioned), and then add 1 1/2" to the width and 1" to the height so that your storm window can overlap the opening by 3/4" on each side and 1" on top.
Once you have the correct size of storm window, place it on two saw horses and drill three holes (evenly spaced) along the top, left, and right sides of the aluminum frame. (Generally, you won't need to drill any holes across the bottom, since the base of the storm window will be supported by the existing windowsill.) Then nail a strip of wood approximately 3/4" to 1" wide and 1/4" to 1/2" thick across the windowsill. The base of the storm window should butt up against this stop and be flush with the window pocket.
Next, place a bead of caulking material completely around the frame of the storm window to provide a seal against the wood frame of the existing window. Then simply be sure both the old and new panes are clean, fasten the storm window in place with wood screws, and the job is done!
There are, of course, other ways to install "storms." You'll probably pick up a few advanced methods as you go along. The one absolute requirement—regardless of which hangin' technique you use—is to take accurate measurements and to be sure your supplier knows just how you arrived at the dimensions that accompany your window orders.
Types of Storm Windows
A "single-hung" storm window has a lower screen portion in addition to its glass, and is used over existing windows which open from the bottom. The glass on the lower portion of the storm window can be lifted up from inside the house to allow fresh air to enter through the screen.
The "one-light" storm window is a solid pane of glass in an aluminum frame which doesn't open. These should only be installed over windows that will stay shut year round.
The "single-vent" storm window has one portion that slides horizontally and another section which is fixed. This window comes with a screen and can be ordered to open from either right to left or left to right. (Be sure the direction in which it slides matches that of the existing window! )
The "double-vent" window has a fixed center portion, while each of its ends is equipped with a sliding panel.
It's possible to transport three or four well-padded windows to a job site in the bed of a pickup, but—when you start to deal with more panes than that—you must build an A-frame to protect the glass. Such a structure can be put together from scrap wood.
My frame measures 6 feet long, 1 1/2 feet wide, and 5 feet high with a 5-foot-wide base support. It's built to fit nicely into the bed of a pickup truck, where it's held in place with heavy-duty elastic snubbers which hook to the sides of the truck's bed. The windows are then tied down to the frame, and blankets (or used insulation bags) are placed between panes to prevent surface scratches.
Storm Doors
Storm door installation won't be your biggest moneymaker, but it will be expected of you. Such a service can often lead to window or insulation contracts. I simply measure carefully, then buy good quality, self-storing units for about $50 apiece and collect $75 for installing each one according to the manufacturer's directions.
Secrets of Success
It's important that you don't give either your customer or your suppliers the impression that you're a high-powered businessman or -woman. Think of yourself as just a nice, friendly person trying to earn a few extra bucks. In fact, it's best to approach the entire home insulation business with the idea that you'll do just one job to see what it's like. Once you've earned some good money you'll be inspired to take on more jobs, and you'll soon be working full time!
After you've studied this article, visit some of your area's lumberyards or farm products stores. Ask if the retailers have blow-in insulation and a blowing machine. The store employee will be glad to show you how the machine works while you lay the groundwork for establishing a helpful business relationship. Again, talk to as many such outlets as you can, and then—once you have some jobs—go to the supplier you like best.
Check your city and county regulations to learn what is required before you can set up shop as a fully-qualified installer of insulation in your area. You may need to be licensed and bonded, or to obtain a building permit. If so, however, don't pay any fees until after you've sold some jobs and are actually ready to earn some insulating income.
At first, simply contact your friends to let them know you're handling Insulation and storm windows. Buy five or ten dollars' worth of business cards, too. I've made sales simply by leaving my card with a person ... even though he or she might not call me until many days later. I've also gotten orders by stopping to ask for directions and then handing my informant a card. My sales presentation goes like this: "Hi! I handle storm windows and insulation. If you ever need either of 'em installed, give me a call." (Easy, isn't it?)
In time—depending upon your success—you may want to place ads in local newspapers, or on radio and television. However, direct person-to-person selling is probably the most effective way to market insulation and storm windows. Perhaps you'll decide to hire someone (part time) to help you find potential customers through telephone contacts. Direct mail advertising is good, too. (The more ways you have to make your services known, the more contracts you'll get!)
And—although you may start your insulation business on a shoestring — always concentrate on the very high quality of the insulation products you handle and upon your access to the numerous warehouses and businesses which can supply anything a customer desires. While you may not be financially as well off as your competitors, you can (and should) offer insulation products and service that are every bit as good or better as those the "biggies" provide.
Realize, too, that there are a lot of people who lack the knowledge or physical ability to do their own insulation work. Go forth with the idea that your services are needed ... because they are! We're in the midst of a national energy crisis. People want to save on their fuel bills, and adequate insulation is one of the best ways to keep those energy expenses down.


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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings' new football stadium will be designed to accommodate a baseball field.
The Vikings and the Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority announced agreement Friday on a multi-use field configuration for the $975 million stadium.
The Minnesota Twins left the Metrodome for their own new ballpark at Target Field in 2010. But the Minnesota Gophers and other college and prep baseball teams want to play early-season games in the Vikings' new stadium.
Under the agreement, the new stadium will feature a 26-foot-high right field wall, retractable seats on the north sideline and removable dugouts.
Plans now call for the Metrodome to be torn down early next year and for the new stadium to be ready to open by July 1, 2016.
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Liverpool are keeping tabs on Paris Saint-Germain defender Mamadou Sakho as Brendan Rodgers continues the search for Jamie Carragher's long-term replacement, reports the Daily Express.
Sakho, who was unable to hold down a regular first-team spot for Carlo Ancelotti's star-studded Ligue 1 champions last season, has stalled over signing a new deal with the club.
The 23-year-old, who has 13 caps for France, has been with PSG for his entire career, and has made 196 first-team appearances for the club.
PSG are believed to be keen to retain Sakho's services and have already offered him a new two-year contract and a pay rise.
The Reds have already brought in Kolo Toure to join the likes of Daniel Agger, Martin Skrtel and Sebastian Coates, but with question marks hanging over the futures of the two latter players in that list the Anfield club are still thought to be keen on strengthening their defensive options.
Skrtel has been linked with a move to Napoli, with former Reds boss Rafa Benitez ready to splash the funds garnered from Edinson Cavani's inevitable departure.
Liverpool could now step up their interest in Sakho after reaching a dead end over a deal for Sporting Lisbon's Tiago Ilori and being priced out of moves for Swansea City's Ashley Williams and Schalke's Kyriakos Papadopoulos.
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by Tom Utescher
Last week, three wins in three nights resulted in a summer basketball championship for Mount St. Joseph Academy, which claimed its first title in the Lou Cappiella League in Roxborough.
In quarterfinal round games on Tuesday, the top-seeded Magic blew by number eight Little Flower, 44-19, while number four Springside squeezed past the fifth seed, Norristown High School, 30-28. The two local teams met head-to-head the following evening, with the Mount claiming the semifinal victory, 30-25. Sts. Neumann Goretti High School won the other semifinal over St. Hubert's, 51-31, but then lost to Mount St. Joe in Thursday night's championship game, 45-39.
The seedings proved accurate as the tournament got underway on Monday, as number two St. Hubert's and number three Neumann Goretti knocked out lower-ranked teams in the first two quarterfinal contests.
The first round was completed in Tuesday's twin bill, which opened with Mount St. Joe steamrolling Little Flower. Rising junior Meg Geatens and sophomore Gen Hagedorn notched 16 and 13 points, respectively, for the Magic. Norristown gave Springside a fierce battle in the nightcap, but the Lions prevailed by a deuce, getting nine points from senior Michelle Boggs and eight from junior Maddi Hinchey.
The following night, rain forced the action into the Kendrick Rec Center's compact gym, where the sidelines came right up to the team benches and outside shots with too much of an arc glanced off ceiling beams. The cramped quarters made it easier for defenders, and Springside did not record a field goal for seven-and-a-half minutes. Finally, Boggs scored in transition off of a pass from sophomore point guard Julia Schumacher to make it 11-4, with the Mount's Geatens already credited with six points.
The game threatened to get away from the Lions altogether as field goals by MSJ's Hagedorn and freshman Emily Carpenter gave the Magic a 15-4 advantage. Offense from Springside's Boggs, Schumacher, and junior Alyssa Isackman made the tally more respectable by halftime, as the scoreboard came to rest at 16-10.
The pattern was repeated in the second half, with a strong run by Mount St. Joe followed by a Springside rally. A pair of short jumpers by senior Bridget Higgins helped the Magic go up 24-12 with 11 minutes remaining, and the Mounties might have been up by 16 had they not missed all four of their free throws during this stretch.
Although Springside's Hinchey had picked up her third personal foul at the start of the second stanza, she was able to lead the Lions' late rally, when she scored all of her nine points in the game. She blended lay-ups and jumpers to spark the comeback, and with a little over two minutes to go a free throw by Schumacher brought the gap down to just three points, 28-25.
Neither team hit a field goal from there on in. The Magic were given three one-and-one opportunities at the foul line, and after the first two proved fruitless for the Mount, Hagedorn nailed both of her shots to lock in the final score at 30-25.
She finished with seven points, while Higgins had six and Geatens led all scorers with 10. The winners also received four points from Carpenter and three from junior Adrienne Cellucci. Hinchey's nine points for Springside were complemented by seven apiece from Boggs and Schumacher, and two from Isackman.
In the finals the following night, the teams took turns producing little spurts of offense. Two lay-ups by Maureen Fiocca helped the Saints stake an early 8-2 lead, then Higgins (who had scored the Mount's first basket and would go on to win the game MVP trophy) bagged a jumper from outside the foul line. Incoming freshman guard Mary Kate Ulasewicz fired from out on the right wing and two free throws by Geatens got the Magic even at 8-all.
The Magic continued on to a 12-8 lead as Ulasewicz and another ninth-grader, forward Emily Carpenter, each scored a bucket in transition. Later, Higgins hit a free throw and then assisted junior Rachel Dapper on yet another transition lay-up. Sophomore Regan Gallagher got into the act with back-to-back buckets, helping fashion a 19-12 MSJ advantage.
The offensive momentum shifted back to the Saints, as Tamira Laws lofted a three-pointer and then hit a shorter jumper from the left baseline. A late free throw had Neumann Goretti just a point behind the Magic at the intermission, 19-18. In the final seconds, Gallagher had blocked a lay-up to prevent the Saints from forging ahead.
Showing a good deal of poise and confidence for an incoming freshman, Ulasewicz led the MSJ offense as the second half began, hitting two lay-ups, a baseline jumper, and a free throw. With 11:27 left to play, Neumann Goretti called a time-out, down 29-22. The Saints profited from the pause, coming back to tie the Magic at 33-all with just over four minutes remaining in the game.
Already in the foul bonus, the Mount went four-for-six over the next two-and-a-half minutes and tightened up their defense, as well. With a successful drive down the lane by Higgins thrown into the mix, the Mounties went ahead, 39-33, but when an extra-long three-pointer by the Saints' Fiocca cut their deficit in half, MSJ coach Kate Hagedorn (older sister of Gen) called time-out with 1:01 to go. Coming back out onto the court, the Magic protected the ball and let the foul situation (now a double-bonus asset) work in their favor as the game progressed into the final minute.
Sophomore forward Carly Monzo, who had arrived at halftime and bolstered the Mount's efforts in the paint, went two-for-two, and Gen Hagedorn followed suit for a 43-36 tally. Fiocca hoisted another shot from a few steps beyond the three-point loop to make it 43-39 with 22 seconds remaining, but the Saints didn't score again, and from the free throw line Monzo stuck the final two points on the board.
A dozen points from Ulasewicz and nine from Higgins paced the Magic, who received six apiece from Gallagher and Geatens, five from Monzo, three from Hagedorn, and two each from Carpenter and Dapper. Neumann Goretti's Fiocca registered a game-high 14 points, while Laws and Amanda Vassallo each added seven.


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Sitting in the student center of our university, I am surrounded by hundreds of students enjoying their lunch and socializing. They're strengthening (and in some cases weakening) their social ties. Given the ability to observe this social network over time, we would see that some relationships flourish, while others disappear altogether.
This situation is not unique to university students. In fact, whether we're studying the spreading of an infectious disease, or the growth of an organized crime network, the reality is that the relationships in these social networks are dynamic. They change. Being able to describe the current state of a network is important. Our goal is to predict the future state of the network by forecasting who will connect to whom. If we could make these sorts of predictions, then we may be able to better recommend or warn of future probable links, as well as come to understand mechanisms which may be driving the evolution of the network.
This brings us to the link prediction problem. Liben-Nowell and Kleinberg defined it as follows:
In our work, we explore how topological similarity indices of a network can be combined with node specific data to develop a link prediction tool. Rather than pre-supposing that all similarity indices are of equal importance, we employ an evolutionary algorithm to evolve coefficients to be used in a linear combination of these similarity indices. Our approach has the advantage of being able to detect which similarity indices are more salient predictors and doesn't require any knowledge of the type of network one may be working with.
To test our method, we begin by examining one of the largest social networks in existence, namely Twitter. Below, we visualize the network of reciprocal replies for users who interacted within a single week in late 2008.
Our evolved predictors exhibit a thousand fold improvement over random link prediction, and a substantial improvement over individual indices used in isolation. The predictor also suggests possible factors which may be driving the evolution of Twitter reciprocal reply networks during the timespan of this study.
Returning to our original question, we ask: Given a snapshot of a Twitter reciprocal reply network, is it possible to predict the links which will occur in the future?
One approach is to predict a link between all of the people in the network, but clearly this is not the approach we wish to take. For example, in the case of a modestly sized network (say N=30,000 nodes), the number of potential links is roughly half a million! If we're trying to recommend books to a shopper or potential dates to a person using a dating service, we certainly would not want to suggest half a million people for potential dates. It would be nice if we could recommend 10 books (or dates) and have the majority of those suggested links be successful.
In the language of signal processing, we hope to have a true positive rate (e.g., the % of time you're actually right about the links that you predict) that is greater than the false positive rate (e.g., the % of time you've issued a false alarm). This relationship can be captured by the Receiver Operating Curve (ROC) shown below.
The area under the curve (AUC) provides one way of measuring the relative success of one's method. An AUC of .50 suggests that the true positive rate is equal to the false positive rate, while an AUC > 0.50 indicates that the true positive rate is greater than the false positive rate. As shown in the picture above, our AUC is well above 0.50, in fact it is approximately 0.72, which is good!
These results are exciting! We've put together a research paper in which we describe our analysis and algorithm in more detail (http://arxiv.org/abs/1304.6257). Although we focused on Twitter in this investigation, our methodology is general and may apply to link prediction in many other types of time varying networks, such as disease networks or crime. It could also improve the "friends you may know" feature offered by many social networking services.
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SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — He has a personality that splashes everywhere and a big laugh to match. Not quite a Magic Johnson shakes-the-walls laugh, but not far off either.
Except that Oscar Schmidt is being serious now.
He said he would have been one of the 10 best players in the NBA if the basketball world had been different in the 1970s and '80s, and he came to the United States. And not one of the 10 best in the league. One of the 10 best ever,
"Yes," Schmidt said. "Anytime. It was easier, because in the NBA at that time it was one-on-one, always. One-on-one, I'm free. If it comes to two players guarding me, maybe."
Insert big laugh.
"I would be one of the best 10 ever."
Schmidt officially enters the Hall of Fame on Sunday afternoon via the International committee as a Brazilian great who played in five Olympics, led the shocking upset of the United States in the title game of the 1987 Pan-American Games in Indianapolis, could score on anybody, and also starred in Italy. But the closest Schmidt got to the NBA was when the Nets drafted him in the sixth round in 1984.
Signing with the NBA at that time would have meant being ineligible for the national team, and Schmidt was not willing to make that tradeoff. The Nets pursued him three years in a row, he said, but no way. After the rules were changed to allow the Dream Team to play in the 1992 Olympics, sure, except that Schmidt was 34 by the time of the historic Barcelona Games. It would be different under the current rules.
"Give me two months of practice, I kill everybody else," he said Saturday at the Hall of Fame, the day before the induction ceremony.
Another big laugh.
"There was not a price [the Nets could have offered]. There was national team. That's it. The national team doesn't have a price. It's proud. It's what you live for. And today, people don't like to play for the national team. That's very sad for me."
Schmidt was a 6-foot-9 scoring machine at small forward in the Larry Bird mold, able to shred defenses without beating many opponents in a race or a jumping contest. He could shoot and he was smart. Perfect, then, that Larry Bird agreed to be his presenter Sunday afternoon at Symphony Hall.
Schmidt was asked what he would have averaged in the NBA and said, "One point a minute. Twenty minutes, 20 points. Forty minutes, maybe 60."
C'mon. Get serious.
"Did you see me play?" Schmidt fired back.
But a point a minute?
"One point a minute at least," he said. "Do you know how many hours I practiced a day."
Eight, he answered.
Schmidt will not soften his answer. With a different set of eligibility rules, he would have been one of the all-time NBA greats, and that's that. To him, there is no debate. There certainly is no big laugh about that.


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iOS is a standard operating system from Apple and is successfully being used since long in all Apple devices. Users are waiting to get the latest iOS and now the wait is over; the iOS9 is available for common users with all improved features. According to Apple, the latest iOS 9 is better, faster, more efficient and more capable in comparison with other versions of iOS. Users will be happy and surprised to experience this wonderful new development. According to Apple, there are many new features have been added in this iOS 9.
Battery widget: Apple added the new widget in iOS 9 for notification center to aware the users about battery charging of their Apple iPhone or any other connected Apple devices.
Details of Battery Usage: iOS 9 opens the new door of informatioon for the users and lets them know about the apps which suck the battery life. With this app, the user can see the battery consumption of each application. To instal this app users need to go in Settings > and select Battery and all of the information about the battery is on your screen. There is a clock button present inside the app which allows the users to monitor the app performance and time of consuming the battery life and users are able to save their handset battery.
Rapid calling and messaging App: Another exciting feature added in iOS 9 is Rapid calling and messaging app. Just swipe down or right on the home screen and the buttons will appear and allow the users to select the contact and call or send message. Users don't need to go to the specific menu to open or select the specific contact.
Deactivate lowercase keys: Most of the users hesitate to use the lowercase keys while typing. For them Apple built the new app 'Deactivate lowercase' key in iOS 9. To activate these app users need to go in Settings > General > Accessibility > Keyboard and slide the toggle next to Show Lowercase Keys to off. This will function like iOS8.
Mail Markup: Apple designed the new Mail app for iOS 9 called 'Mail Markup'. This application allows the users to attach the file or photo in shortest time. Users just need to select the photo and hold on it and the image is attached and after that users need to tap Markup.
Hide multiple images at once: in iOS 8 the app is present and allows the users to hide the selected image but in iOS8 users are able to hide one image at once but in iOS 9 the feature gets improved and allows the users to select the multiple images and hides them at once.
Search in Settings: commonly the operating system is overloaded with lots of icons and makes it time-consuming to select the particular app. In case of iOS 9 the search bar automatically appears on top of the screen and allows the users to select the specific apps which they need at the time.
No More Wallet from opening on your lock screen: in case of iOS 9users just need to double tap the button and the Wallet is open. However Apple Pay opens in its own app when users need to use them and if you want this app also to open with other apps users just need to select Settings > Touch ID & Passcode and slide the toggle next to Wallet and the Wallet app is open and if want to close the app simply follow Settings > Touch ID & Passcode and slide the toggle next to Wallet to off.
Shut down the shake: Shake feature in the operating system is not useful for everyone but for some users this is the most desirable feature. To disable it users just need to go Settings > General > Accessibility > Shake to Undo and slide the toggle to off to disable the feature.
iCloud Drive app: Apple also included a new app that is iCloud in iOS9. It is not always visible on the home screen. It provides the users the facility of storage of data. To see it go to Settings > iCloud > iCloud Drive and slide the toggle next to "Show on Home Screen".
Change the function of the mute switch: with this application users can either mute it or disable the screen rotating feature. To activate this option go to Settings > General user now see an option to configure their iOS devices.
Speak Selection: with this application user will have the different types of voice. For utilising this app go to Settings > General > Accessibility > Voices and select the desired language to check out the new voice options.
Reader Mode enhancements: if the user is reading something on a webpage they have the option to change the background color, font and more. For this users have to open it in Safari browser.
Quick Reply enhancements: users may be using any application, on appearance on any notification for the call or a message, a reply can be given in the same mode without going into the call or messaging mode.


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Fino Will Play at Downtown Summer Nights on July 11th
Fino will bring it's unique sound to brighten 4th street on July 11th.
The Group Fino was created in January 2011. Collectively this band has over a hundred years of musical experience. We have performed together in a variety of groups over the past 15yrs. We have an eclectic music selection that includes: Salsa, Funk, Tejano, Country, Classic rock and Contemporary. The group is open to learning new genres of music to make your party complete. Come have a blast with us as we take you through a musical journey!
Fino is your true versatile group that rocks the house.
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Phu's 2.5" Rebel Yoka STGCC Exclusive produced by
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Singapore Toy, Games & Comic Convention (STGCC)
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Each Rebel Yoka STGCC Exclusive is
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Edition of 200. Sales is on 'first come, first serve' basis.
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1980 Jeep CJ-7 - Classic FantasticPosted in Features on November 1, 2011
It feels a little odd calling a CJ-7 a classic. After all, isn't that a term usually reserved for MB and GPW flatfenders, '66-'77 Broncos, and FJ-40s? Since we're well into the 21st century and there are fewer and fewer CJ-7s on the roads and trails, calling Larry Pederson's 1980 CJ-7 a classic isn't a stretch; it's reality.
Pederson, a welding lead man from Lakeside, California, has been 'wheeling for 45 years. That much trail time adds up to a well-developed sense of what works and what doesn't. It's also time enough to develop individual tastes and preferences.
If you're looking for high-zoot axles, a linked suspension, coilover shocks, and a fire-breathing LS engine you'll have to look elsewhere. While those big-ticket items are integral parts of many hardcore trail rigs we've seen, they're not always necessary. This is especially true when you've built your Jeep as an overall package that works well for your needs. There's a lot of wisdom in the phrase, "keep it simple, stupid!"
Thirty-three inch Mud King tires don't strain the axles the way bigger tires do. As such, a pair of Dana 44s is a well-suited match to the rolling stock. The 33's also don't require much lift, so Larry was able to create the needed clearance using no-name 2-1/2-inch spring-under lift springs combined with heavy-duty lift shackles.
There's a carbureted 304 V-8 under the hood and the original Dana 300 is also in place under the Jeep. Larry decided to go big with the transmission, though: it's an NV4500.
The color scheme came of "opportunity" after Larry rolled the CJ and had to replace the hood and windshield frame. The black-and-yellow stands out, yet doesn't beg for too much attention.
Even in light of the coordinated approach to building a well-balanced rig, the coolest thing about this Jeep is its driver's mindset. Most of us can't seem to stop ourselves from upgrading and modifying our rigs. It seems like a never-ending cycle leading to as much frustration as it does joy. Not Larry. He's an island of serenity in an ocean of upgraders. His take? "I would build her just the same. She does everything I ask of her." Props to you, sir.
|1980 Jeep CJ-7
|Larry Pederson/Lakeside, California
|2 bbl. carburetor
|New Venture Gear NV4500
|Transfer case/low range ratio:
|Dana 300/2.62:1
|Front suspension:
|2-1/2-inch spring-under lift springs, lift shackles, Pro Comp ES 3000 shocks
|Rear suspension:
|2-1/2-inch spring-under lift springs, lift shackles, Pro Comp ES 3000 shocks
|Ring and Pinion:
|Front Differential:
|Detroit Locker
|Rear Differential:
|ARB Air Locker
|33x12.50R15 Mud Kings
|15-inch steel wagon wheels


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Five Things Farm Stands Won't Tell You
Tempted by roadside produce or your local farmers market? You may not be getting the best, or even organic. Charles Passy has the details. Photo: AP.
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TxDOT To Publish Names of Top Toll Violators in Texas
The Texas Department of Transportation is set to publish the names of top toll violators in an effort to recoup $27 million in unpaid tolls.They are telling habitual tool offenders that they have until noon on Wednesday October 16th to avoid having their names shared with the news media and published on TxDOT and TxTag websites beginning the next day.
The primary targets for collection are the 28,000 vehicle owners who each have at least 100 unpaid tolls. Some of these offenders have vehicles with thousands of toll violations, which add up to money intended to be used to pay debt and fund operations on these roads
Published listings of toll violators will include the violator's name, city, and state of residence, number of unpaid tolls and total amount owed in tolls and fees.
Motorists with unpaid toll violations should immediately contact the TxTag Customer Service Center at (888) 468-9824 between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. weekdays. A negotiated settlement amount may be offered as well as a payment plan, if needed.


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JP came and cranked through a lot of your questions. Here's the more interesting answers. Sorry we couldn't include them all. Maybe next time. And there will be a next time. With pros rolling through the office all summer, you can expect more chances to hit 'em with your questions.
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Thanks to ThirtyTwo and Oakley for hooking up the pair of Limited Edition JP Walker Ambush Goggles and his complete ThirtyTwo kit—outerwear and boots— and his signature Etnies shoes to the kid with the best question.


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Siemens recently became the first manufacturer in Europe to start up a high-temperature superconductor (HTS) motor at its research center in Erlangen, Germany. Sponsored by the Federal German Ministry for Education and Research, this project involves testing high-temperature superconduction technology with a trial motor. The rotor (with superconducting coils) is mounted in a motor housing with an air-gap stator winding. Then, it is cooled in a closed-circuit system. During experimental operation in motor and generator modes, the trial motor reached a continuous power output of 400kW, which is equivalent to about 550 hp.
According to American Superconductor, Westborough, Mass., high-temperature superconductors can carry high-density current with virtually no loss. Power output is more than double that of conventional motors of similar size with copper windings, while losses are halved. Suitable applications for the compact motor include those calling for space- and energy-saving machines. The technology is also suitable for gas turbines, making it possible to build extremely high-speed generators, which can be coupled directly to a turbine without the need for a gear box.
Below the transition temperature, the electrical resistance of superconducting materials disappears. Until now, it was necessary to reduce temperatures to -273°C to obtain the superconducting effect. With high-temperature superconductors, electrical resistance disappears around -190°C. This enables virtually loss-free current conduction with a considerably lower line diameter, greater efficiency, and higher magnetic field strength.


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Keck's Exclusives: Magnum, P.I. Vet Guest Stars on Hawaii Five-0
Jan 24, 2013 9:33 AM EST
CBS's Hawaii Five-0 has recruited a key player from the network's other vintage Hawaii-set crime drama, Magnum P.I., to play a recurring role. Larry Manetti, 65, who played Magnum's slick Rick from 1980 to '88, will debut in an upcoming episode title… Read more