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Is there a network equivalent of market forces? The crowdsource equivalent (or perhaps generalisation) of Adam Smith's "Invisible Hand"?
When I was in my early teens my school got the new edition of the Encyclopaedia Britannica in over 30 volumes costing around £1,000. It was a huge wealth of authoritative information on just about everything. I spent quite a few lunch hours just reading about stuff.
In the 90s Microsoft bought out Encarta on CD-ROM. It was a lot less information, but it cost a lot less than £1,000. Britannica has been in trouble ever since. Now there is Wikipedia, which is free, a bit less authoritative than Britannica, but has even more information and a great deal more mindshare.
So Britannica has responded by taking a page out of Jimbo Wales's book; its going to start accepting user-generated content, albeit with a stiff editorial barrier to acceptance into the core Encyclopaedia.
Meanwhile the latest controversy on Wikipedia is about whether user-generated content needs more controls. I say "more" because Wikipedia has always had some limits; locked pages, banned editors, and in extreme cases even the deletion of changes (as opposed to reversion, which preserves them in the page history). Increasingly sophisticated editorial policies have been put in place, such as "No Original Research" (originally put in to stop crank science, but now an important guiding principle).
When you look at Wikipedia's history there is a clear trend; every so often Wikipedia reaches a threshold of size and importance where its current level of openness doesn't work. At this point Jimbo Wales adds a minimal level of editorial control. Locked pages, for instance, were added because certain pages attracted unmanageably high levels of vandalism.
It seems that Wikipedia and Britannica are actually converging on the same model from different ends of the spectrum: Wikipedia started out completely open and is having to impose controls to manage quality. Meanwhile the Britannica started out completely closed and is having to allow in user-generated content because comissioning experts to write it is too expensive. Somewhere in the middle is a happy medium that gets good quality content without having to charge subscribers.
Not charging is important. In these days of the hyperlink, an encyclopedia is not just a source of knowledge, it is a medium of communication. If I want to tell people that they should read about the history of the Britannica then I refer to the Wikipedia page because very few people who read this are going to be able to follow a link to a Britannica article (even if I were a subscriber, which I am not).
Wikipedia is often said to have been inspired by the "open source" model in that anyone can edit Wikipedia just as anyone can edit the Linux source code. In fact the cases are not parallel. The GPL allows me to download a copy of the Linux source code, hack it to my heart's content, and give copies of my new version to anyone who wants them. What it does not do is authorise me to upload my version to kernel.org and pass it off as the work of Linus Torvalds. Getting my changes into the official kernel means passing through a strict quality assurance process including peer review and extensive testing on multiple architectures.
So I think that this proposal to create "flagged revisions" for editorial review moves Wikipedia towards the open source model rather than away from it. Anyone will always be able to fork Wikipedia if they wish: the license guarantees it. But the offical version at wikipedia.org will earn increasing trust as the quality assurance improves, just as the official version of the Linux kernel is trusted because of its quality assurance.
Monday, January 26, 2009
Wikipedia and Britannica are Converging
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Those are great observations! They do seem to be approaching from different directions.
I disagree with your conclusion, though. I believe Wikipedia will be *less* successful if it moves closer to the open-source model; it is not possible to attract as many contributors without giving everyone the commit bit. Take away the satisfaction of seeing one's edits instantly appear on the Wikipedia page, and fewer people will be drawn in. (It's okay to offer "flagged versions" of each page; they just shouldn't be the *default* version that people see, IMHO.)
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The Police Log is a digest of reports filed by the Warwick Police
Officer Christian Vargas reported he was dispatched to the Warwick Mall on Oct. 17 for a shoplifting in progress at the Macy's store. Dispatch had informed him that a suspect was walking around the store with a carriage full of merchandise in bags arranged to appear paid for. He said they stopped the woman as she came out of the store wheeling a cart that was almost overflowing with merchandise. A loss prevention agent for the store told police she earlier tried to wheel the cart out before anything was paid for by telling an agent she needed to get something out of her car. When she was told she could not take the goods outside with her, she went back into the store and continued to shop. This time, according to loss prevention, she put up all the merchandise in shopping bags, paid for a small amount of them and then went on to the service desk for another minor transaction before wheeling the cart outside, where police stopped her. Vargas said they recovered about 53 unpaid-for items worth $1,162.79 form the cart. Jessica M. Strumar, 31, of 31 Payne St. in Cranston was taken to headquarters and charged with shoplifting. She was later released on $1,000 surety bail.
Officer Quentin Tavares reported that he was dispatched to Macy's to arrest a suspect accused of shoplifting and damaging merchandise in the attempt. A loss prevention agent told him she saw him go into the men's department where he selected a baseball cap and attempted unsuccessfully to remove the security tag and got ink on the hat, so he abandoned the cap and went to the jewelry department and attempted to take some bracelets and necklaces from a display that required a key to release and tore apart all the items he was trying to take but concealed them in his pocket anyway. They stopped him outside and estimated he did damage to or stole $739 worth of store property, including the baseball cap at $24. Brandon Viccione, 27, of 90 Doane St. in Cranston was charged with malicious damage and shoplifting and then transported to the ACI as a probation violator.
A Providence man was accused of exchanging his own footwear for a new pair of Fila sneakers at the JC Penney store in the Warwick Mall and attempting to walk out without paying for the shoes on Oct. 17. James Potter, 20, of 784 Walnut St. was charged with shoplifting and held for the bail commissioner.
A Warwick woman was charged with shoplifting on Oct. 17 after loss prevention at the Wal-Mart store on Post Road told police they saw her conceal two cosmetic items in her purse that she did not pay for when she checked out of the store. Angela M. Buehne, 33, of 40 Chester Ave. was later released with a summons.
Vanessa M. Jones, 18, of 30 Cheshire St. in Providence was charged with stealing nine items of clothing from the Target store in the Warwick Mall on Oct. 16. Police said the loss prevention agent observed her as she walked through the store and had followed her actions on video on other occasions. She was charged with stealing $88.65.
A Pawtucket man was charged with stealing $471.08 worth of goods from the Wal-Mart store on Bald Hill Road on Oct. 18. Loss prevention at the store told police they saw a man come into the store and load a cart with certain products and then leave the cart in one of the aisles. They said he then went to the front and got another cart that he filled with items similar to the ones he left in the aisle and then paid for them. They said he met up with his friend in the parking lot and gave him the receipt. Loss prevention said the second man then came and retrieved the first cart and was wheeling it out the door when police, who had been called after loss prevention determined what they saw was suspicious activity, met him. Officer Manuel Pacheco said the man, identified as Nelson Amaral, 37, of 95 Denver St. in Pawtucket, showed him a receipt for $279.63 for what loss prevention added up to $471.08 worth of items that were in the cart. He was charged with felony shoplifting and conspiracy as a habitual offender and remanded to the ACI with $5,000 surety bail. His accomplice, Alexander Gutierrez, 31, of 15 McCabe St. in Cranston was charged with conspiracy to shoplift.
Officer Nadine Pallini reported she was on patrol on Airport Road around 8 p.m. on Oct. 14 when she saw a car accelerate away from the intersection of Post and Airport at a high rate of speed. She said she clocked it at 51 miles per hour in a 35-mile-per-hour zone but had to wait until she reached Warwick Avenue to do a traffic stop because of the roadwork that was being done. She said the driver told her he was being chased and that was why he was speeding. She said she did a check on his license and learned it was suspended. She said she also learned he had prior arrests for drug possessions, including one in September of this year. She said he was being arrested for driving on a suspended license and she called a K-9 to check the 2012 Ford Mustang for drugs after he consented to a search. She said they didn't find any drugs so he was just charged with speeding and driving on a suspended license. The car was secured in the parking lot and Eddie Jackson Jr. of 17 Jewell St. in Providence was released with a summons.
Officer Timothy Kenyon reported he stopped a car doing 58 miles per hour on Greenwich Avenue around 1:20 a.m. on Oct. 13. He said the driver told him she didn't know she was speeding and she didn't know the limit because she was not from around the area. He said her speech was slurred and she appeared to be under the influence and he asked her to take a field sobriety test. He said she started laughing and he asked why and she replied she could not believe that "this was happening." He said she failed the field sobriety test and refused to take a breath test at headquarters. He said a bag of leafy substance they found tested positive for marijuana and she was charged with possession of three grams of marijuana, DUI and refusal. Kenyon said her two passengers were given a ride to Denny's on Bald Hill Road to await their ride and the driver was held for the bail commissioner. Rachel M. Latessa, 26, of 119 Wyola Rd. in Swansea was later released on $2,000 surety bail.
Officer James Wenneman reported he was dispatched to the Shell station at 2025 Post Rd. around 6 p.m. Oct. 16 for a report of an intoxicated man who was stumbling in the parking lot before he got into a black Jeep. He said he was looking for the suspect vehicle when he heard two other officers stopped it after it almost backed up into a squad car. Wenneman said he asked the man where he was coming from and he said a local hotel. He said he smelled of alcohol and was swaying back and forth. He said he asked him if he had been drinking and the man replied, "Too much." He said the driver failed a field sobriety and was taken to headquarters where he refused a breath test. Philip J. Halverson, 33, of 828 Charles St. in Providence was charged with DUI and refusal and later released to a sober adult.

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Captain's ReportMany boaters desire the capability of an occasional ocean voyage, but intend mostly short passages and coastal cruising. Realizing that their renowned offshore voyagers were not ideal for this role, Nordhavn has introduced a new class of cruising boat with the 35 Coastal Pilot. While capable of a 2000 mile crossing at displacement speed, the Coastal Pilot has been given a flatter stern and more horsepower, allowing a top speed around 15 knots to make the most of valuable recreation time.Most of the blue-water features of her offshore cousins are incorporated into the Coastal Pilot. Numerous hatches and doors designed for ocean service let fresh air in but keep the waves out. Plentiful handrails and fiddle-rails on shelves and counters keep people and gear from bouncing about in a sea; while wide side decks with bulwarks, stout railings, and robust hardware ensure safety offshore. Forward-raked pilothouse windows and recessed running lights eliminate glare on nighttime passages. Other features are particularly suited to her coastal role; such as her large covered cockpit and aft dutch-door for fresh air on pleasant days. Cruisers who anchor frequently will appreciate the windlass with provisions for two anchors, and the stainless steel stem plate to protect the bow. The mast and boom serve to launch up to an eleven-and-one-half-foot tender, and can be easily lowered and stowed on the foredeck. The resulting twelve-and-one-half-foot clearance is well suited to inland waters such as Lake Champlain or the canals of Europe.Designing the boat as the ultimate cruiser for one couple, Nordhavn settled on 35 feet to provide a generous stateroom and roomy accommodations, yet allow the boat to be handled easily by two. Her compact size, shallow draft, and bow thruster permit ports of call not accessible to her bigger siblings. In fact, the boat is just small enough to be easily transported by truck. Imagine cruising Bermuda or the Coast of Maine, then setting out for Alaska a few weeks later. Accommodations feature a master suite with queen bed, abundant drawers and lockers, and a comfortable head with a proper stall shower. The galley is below-decks and amidship to reduce motion for the chef, but a pass-through up to the salon allows for easy food service and conversation. The galley includes all of the conveniences of home including an optional washer/dryer. The main cabin comprises a dining table for four on the port side, the steering station to starboard, and a lounge aft of the helm with a fold-down navigation table. The dining table lowers to form a double bed for occasional guests. Large opening windows and hatches abound, and two dorade vents in the master suite allow fresh air in even while the boat is unattended. Plentiful storage is provided throughout the boat including two large chart drawers in the salon. Drawers are constructed with dovetails for longevity, and all drawers and doors have pushbutton sea-latches. Quality hardware and eight coats of varnish supply a yacht finish to her workboat-like lines.The engine room is accessed through a heavy-duty sound deadening door in the galley or a large removable hatch in the main cabin sole. The space is well lighted and arranged for comfortable access to the engine and generator. Fuel tanks outboard on either side incorporate sight glasses; and dual Racor™ filters can be services without stopping the engine. Most ships systems including the toilet pump, bilge pumps, underwater through-hull-fittings, and fresh water system are in the engineroom and accessible for easy maintenance. Even the main electrical panel at the helm is hinged with latches for quick, easy access to the back.The fifty-square-foot cockpit is covered, and surrounded by high bulwarks. Three boarding gates with doors, a transom platform and swim ladder provide access from the water, a dinghy, or the dock. Watertight locking hatches in the cockpit sole reveal a huge lighted lazarette and a propane locker, with additional lockers inside the transom bulwarks.An added benefit to the Coastal Pilot's semi-displacement hull is increased efficiency at upper displacement speeds. At 8.2 miles per hour she sipped 1.9 gallons of fuel per hour for a range of 2278 miles or 4.29 miles per gallon. At 8.6 miles per hour, her theoretical hull speed, she traveled 2.87 miles per gallon of diesel for a range of 1522 miles. When a full displacement boat reaches its hull speed it becomes very inefficient. As the Nordhavn 35 increased through semi-displacement speeds fuel consumption increased proportionately to 11.6 miles per hour, making .8 miles per gallon. At higher speeds the boat started to plane, providing a maximum speed of 17.3 miles per hour and covering .92 miles per gallon. The 35 Coastal Pilot tracked well and turned smartly while the heavily insulated engineroom kept the salon quiet. The large propeller and rudder, full forefoot, and bow thruster allowed easy maneuvering at the dock, even in a 20 knot crosswind.In today's world of instant messaging and cellular e-mail, many long for the relaxed pace and easy motion of a displacement cruiser, and dream of exotic ports in distant lands; but reality often means quick trips up the coast between business meetings. If your fast-paced lifestyle does not allow for the ocean-capable passagemaker you desire, explore the best of both worlds with the Nordhavn 35 Coastal Pilot.By Capt. Vince DanielloTest Captain
Test Result Highlights
- Top speed for the Nordhavn 35 Coastal Pilot is 17.3 mph (27.8 kph), burning 18.8 gallons per hour (gph) or 71.16 liters per hour (lph).
- Best cruise for the Nordhavn 35 Coastal Pilot is 9.9 mph (15.9 kph), and the boat gets 1.57 miles per gallon (mpg) or 0.67 kilometers per liter (kpl), giving the boat a cruising range of 834 miles (1342.19 kilometers).
- Tested power is 1 x 370-hp Yanmar diesel engine.
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How much do you know about the actors who portray your favorite "Gotham" characters? Here are 10 things you might not know about the cast.
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"Gotham" is the story behind Detective James Gordon's rise to prominence in Gotham City in the years before Batman's arrival. How much do you know about the actors who portray your favorite characters? Here are 10 things to know about the cast of the show.
1. Before the Commissioner, he was Batman.Before Ben McKenzie took on the mantle of Commissioner Gordon in "Gotham," he was the voice of the Caped Crusader himself in "Batman: Year One." McKenzie is the only actor to have played both Batman and the Commissioner.
2. He has his head in the game.Donal Logue, who plays police detective Harvey Bullock, is one of the owners of (and also plays with) an amateur soccer team, Hollywood United. Over the years, his teammates have included Anthony LaPaglia, Dermot Mulroney, Jason Statham, and Brandon Routh, among others.
3. She has superhero street cred.Morena Baccarin, who plays Dr. Leslie Thompkins, is one of four actors from "Firefly" (2002) who went on to portray superheroes on "Justice League Unlimited" (2001). Baccarin was the voice of Black Canary, Adam Baldwin was the voice of Hal Jordan, the Silver Age Green Lantern, Nathan Fillion was the voice of Vigilante, and Gina Torres was the voice of Vixen.
4. She's got a dark side.Welsh actress Erin Richards brings her horror filmography with her in her portrayal of the dark and troubled Barbara Gordon. In addition to playing Nancy Reid in the original "Being Human," she also appeared in Open Grave, and The Quiet Ones.
5. He looks to the Bard to inspire his performance.Robin Lord Taylor has said that he channels both A Clockwork Orange and Richard III in his performance as the Penguin. In an interview with The New York Times, Taylor said of Richard III, "He was another grotesque man who has this insane ambition, this sheer lust for power fueled by his physical deformities."
6. He's a relative newcomer.When Cory Michael Smith auditioned for the role of Edward Nygma, no one in the room had seen any of his performances. He got his start in theater, including the role of Fred in a production of "Breakfast at Tiffany's" opposite Emilia Clarke (of "Game of Thrones" fame). The two credits he did have at the time -- Camp X-Ray and "Olive Kitteridge" -- hadn't premiered when he auditioned.
7. He's got another co-star credit under his belt.Although only 16, David Mazouz has another co-star credit among his other movie and television appearances. Before he was Bruce Wayne, he co-starred with Kiefer Sutherland in the TV sci-fi thriller "Touch."
8. Acting is in his blood.Sean Pertwee, who plays the very proper Alfred Pennyworth, is from a very successful theatrical family. He is the son of Jon Pertwee (of "Doctor Who" fame), the first cousin once removed of Bill Pertwee, the younger brother of Dariel Pertwee, the nephew of Michael Pertwee, and the grandson of Roland Pertwee.
9. She's light on her feet.Camren Bicondova has studied dance since she was 6 years old. Her all-girl dance group, 8 Flavahz, was the youngest ever to compete on MTV's "America's Best Dance Crew." A highlight of Season 7, her crew finished in second place. Bicondova's dancing skills come in handy when she, as Selina Kyle, slinks cat-like across the Gotham cityscape.
10. She's got a wicked side.Jada Pinkett Smith, who sends chills up the spine as Fish Mooney, sends chills of another sort as the lead singer of the Nu Metal band Wicked Wisdom. Pinkett Smith formed the band in 2002, which includes Pocket Honore, Cameron "Wirm" Graves, Rio Lawrence and Philip "Fish" Fisher.


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Language Summit
The Summit was boring again this year, and this is good. The language moratorium is over so PEP 380 ("yield from") is moving forward. The stdlib will get its own repository so it can be shared between CPython/Jython/IronPython/PyPy. Likewise all the commiters from the not-CPython projects will have commit privs to CPython (most already do).
My Talk
Useful Namespaces: Decorators and Context Managers went over well: video available here and here's the live Convore thread from the talk.
Every year I say I'm not going to do another talk, but it is years like this that make it worthwhile. Dozens of people I don't know have offered me thanks, jobs, free beer, and ZJs. There is no worse feeling than spending 40 hours on something and having it be less than good. I'm a happy camper.
The first question was asked by Larry Hastings ; it's become an inside joke because Larry has asked the first question at ALL my past PyCon talks (having a confederate to break the ice on questions is handy). I zinged him a bit in my response ("thank you for pointing that out, and may I point out it's just an example slide"); apparently most people thought I was razzing a random questioner even though I was addressing him by name.
Another questioner objected to my use of a module named "UnicodeNazi" because it isn't nice to talk about Nazis even (or especially) jokingly. I restated his objection and said he should take it up with the module's maintainer. That maintainer is Austrian, natch.
The room was pretty full. Not going out the night before definitely helped my delivery. There were some A/V problems at the start (lots of those this year) so I rushed the last few slides. Better that than running short though.
Other People's Talks
So far, so good. Yesterday my talk was in the afternoon so I spent all day preparing and didn't make any talks. Today I went to three: Alex Gaynor's "Python's Data Structures," Larry Hasting's "The Python That Wasn't," and Richard Saunder's "Everything You Wanted to Know About Pickling..." Most of my time was consumed by the Hallway track.
The hotel has banned alcohol (or at least implied a ban) in public spaces that is not purchased from the hotel. I don't know if this is because of money or just because they want fewer drunks walking around. Annoying either way.
A woman came up to me and said that something I told her last year had stuck with her. Last year she was sitting at a table with myself and another core dev, and holding her own when discussing eldrich corners of Python. The topic turned to contributing to open source and she had a list of reasons she felt she couldn't contribute, none of them very good. The good news is that she sprinted remotely last year, is sprinting in person this year, and has contributed code to projects over the past year. Oh, and the thing I said that stuck with her? "Suck it up, princess." So I have struck a blow both for and against diversity. [FYI, I don't remember saying that but it is the kind of thing I might say after a few beers]


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With their reputation confirmed after two of the most critically acclaimed series over the last decade, "Jak and Daxter" and "Uncharted," video game developer Naughty Dog has done the unthinkable.
They've created a completely new genre.
Dubbed a "survival action" game, the Santa Monica, Calif.-based company's newest title, "The Last of Us" is set in a post apocalyptic United States and centers around Joel, a smuggler, and his cargo, a young girl named Ellie who he must transport across the country. After a rare fungal infection kills millions and mutates millions more, militarized zones enforce martial law, making the journey a difficult one.
Trekking through flooded Boston and looking for car parts in Virginia among their myriad of stops, both Ellie and Joel develop a relationship that Naughty Dog says separates the game from other titles.
"Throughout the game, Ellie will interact with the environment and you'll get to watch their relationship grow," Naughty Dog Community Strategist Eric Monacelli said. "This is a complex story and there are a lot of layers. We want people to buy into these characters and hear their story."
While the narrative is a compelling one, the amount of attention to the artificial intelligence is where Naughty Dog thinks the game stands out. Enemies respond to everything from sounds and light. One enemy in particular, The Clicker, an advanced form of the mutated humans, uses echolocation, similar to the way a bat finds its prey. If they "click" and you're in the direction of the shriek, they'll find you. And they will make you pay.
Even on the "easy" setting, "The Last of Us" is a challenge. During a gameplay session last week, Monacelli himself made sure to avoid confronting enemies whenever he had the opportunity.
"We've been working on the A.I. since day one, perfecting and honing it," Monacelli said. "We want it to be a challenge. We want the game to have this unique feel from moment to moment where anything is possible.We feel like we've developed a new genre here.It has elements of survival horror and adventure, but it's unique to itself."
With the promise of additional downloadable content to fill out the massive story, Naughty Dog promises "The Last of Us" will be their "most ambitious game to date. Monacelli said that the average run-through could take over 12-16 hours, but could be much longer after DLCs and more thorough exploration.
"We've been working really hard over the past few months to put as much spit and polish on this game as possible," Monacelli said. "We're known to be perfectionists and we've worked really hard on this. We think we nailed this one."
"The Last of Us" is scheduled for a June 14 release on the Playstation 3.


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Velocity Solutions needed a new print or packaging design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 7 designs submitted by 4 freelance designers.
2 Sided DL Flyer
One of the sides already has the artwork designed (may just have to be re shaped to fit on the DL flyer)
Velocicty Solutions Group Design
2 Sided DL Flyer to be designed for one of our clients - The Cock n Bull Irish Pub/Club
- DL Double SidedSide 1:: - Karaoke Artwork
Artwork is already designed. May have to re-size
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Split in 2 Sections - Thursday & Sunday
1. Heading "Live Irish Entertainment"
Section 1:
Thursday Nights
For Folk Sake from 8pm
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Sunday Session
Traditional Irish Session from 3pm
Bands from 6pm
Notes from the client:
Side 2 is to promote traditional Irish themed nights in the venue. Irish feel to it - simple -please do not go over board with Irish themes like shamrocks.
Please also incorporate the animal logo of the Cock n Bull in the design:
Their standard logo is: http://www.cvesphotos.com/cocknbulllogo.pdf
Any questions please email me at email@example.com
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Dude in the black shirt right above the victim is about as relaxed as one could be in that situation. haha.
Anyways guess whats being sold at Wal-Mart:[/img][/center]
Haha is that for real?
Not really sure what I'm supposed to be, or am not looking at. A controller is missing ?
I wonder what the aftermath was like.


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Feb. 25, 2009
LONG BEACH, Calif. - The Gaucho women's 200 medley relay and the Gaucho men's 200 and 800 free relays set UC Santa Barbara school records on Thursday, the first day of the 2009 Big West Conference Swimming and Diving Championships being held at Bellmont Plaza in Long Beach.
The Gauchos opened the meet with a bang when the UCSB women's "A" 200 medley relay team of Naomi Javanifard, Katy Freeman, Erin Yamamoto and Anne Marie May successfully defended their conference title and broke their own Big West Conference and school record with a mark of 1:38.40.
The UCSB men's "A" 200 medley relay team of Kevin Ferguson, Jeff Sudbury, Danny McClary and Bradley Matsumoto followed suit, taking first place in a time of 1:27.67. The mark was just .04 seconds off of the Gaucho school record and makes the NCAA Championships "B" qualifying standard.
In the first individual event of the meet - the 1000 freestyle - Cal Poly's Lacey Buck took first in a time of 9:55.82. Freshman Meagan Brown was the Gauchos' top finisher in third place. Brown touched the wall in 10:11.36, a personal best time and the fastest time this season by a UCSB swimmer in the event.
Teammate Astrid Amsallem finished right behind her teammate in fifth-place with a mark of 10:13.62. Lindsay Gaudinier placed eighth with a time of 10:24.97 and Carri Cook took 16th in 10:49.45, rounding out the Gauchos that earned points in the event.
In the men's 1000 free, it was once again a rookie that led the way for UCSB as freshman Ethan Bradley took third place with a career-best time of 9:09.31, which is also the best time by a Gaucho this season. Brett Chamberlain finished eighth in 9:28.51, a season best mark.
In the women's 800 free relay, the Gaucho "A" team of Gaudinier, Yamamoto, Kelsey Lewis and Laurel Ferguson took second behind UC Davis with a time of 7:26.05.
The Gaucho men's "A" 800 free relay broke the school record and the Big West record with a time of 6:31.07. Unfortunately, the team of Joe Wood, Joe Plume, Dan Morris and Scott Vogelgesang got beat out by the Aggies' "A" relay team, which set the new conference record with a mark of 6:28.80.
At the end of the day, the Gaucho men's 200 free relay made up of Kevin Kuhn, Chris Peterson, Bradley Matsumoto and Jeff Sudbury swam a time trial. The team posted a time of 1:17.99, setting a new school record and falling just .30 seconds short of the NCAA Championship "A" qualifying standard.
After one day of action, the Gaucho women are in first place with 117 points and the UCSB men are in second place behind Pacific with 101 points.
Action at the 2009 Big West Conference Swimming and Diving Championships will continue tomorrow at Bellmont Plaza in Long Beach.
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An Iraqi official says that the bodies of Kristian Menchaca and Thomas Tucker, who were kidnapped by a terrorist group last Friday, have been found not far from where the incident occurred. American officials have not yet confirmed the report.
In a sick coda, Menchaca's uncle, Ken MacKenzie, appeared on the Today show and recited weirdly inapplicable Democratic Party talking points in relation to his own nephew's death:
"The news is going to be heartbreaking for my family," Ken MacKenzie, Menchaca's uncle, told NBC's "Today" show.
He said the United States should have paid a ransom from money seized from Saddam Hussein.
"I think the U.S. was too slow to react to this. Because the U.S. did not have a plan in place, my nephew has paid with his life."
No shame.
UPDATE: The news is very grim. Gateway Pundit has multiple updates and links. And another of Kristian Menchaca's uncles blames the terrorists, not the administration:
"I wish they'd punish the people that do these kinds of things right away, instead of taking forever and spending millions of dollars," [Menchaca's uncle Mario Vasquez said. "I think, you capture them, make them pay for what they did. Don't think that it's just two more soldiers. Don't negotiate anything. They [the killers] didn't. They didn't negotiate it with my nephew. They didn't negotiate it with Tucker."
Well put.
ONE MORE: Two of Menchaca's cousins appeared on the Larry King show last night. They were asked about MacKenzie's comments on the Today show:
KING: Gabriela, one of Kristian's uncles Tim McKenzie was very critical of the United States government this morning. Would you react to that?
GABRIELA GARCIA, COUSIN OF PFC KRISTIAN MENCHACA: He doesn't speak for Kristian's family. He's (INAUDIBLE) ours.
KING: He's what?
GARCIA: His views are not ours.


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Ian McKellen: How Olympians Should Handle Russia's Anti-Gay Law
At a press event at Sardi's Restaurant for his new Broadway plays "No Man's Land" and "Waiting for Godot," Sir Ian McKellen sat with the Journal and discussed everything from performing theater in New York City to his being called "Magneto" (from "X-Men: Days of Future Past") and "Gandalf" (from "The Lord of the Rings" and "The Hobbit") by Manhattanites on the street.
The conversation turned more serious when we asked for his thoughts on the Olympics to be held in Sochi, Russia, and a call by some to boycott the Games over the country's new law cracking down on gay rights activism. The law signed by President Vladimir Putin in June imposes fines on individuals accused of spreading "propaganda of nontraditional sexual relations" to minors 18 years and under, and proposes penalties for individuals who express these views online or in the news.
"It's a dreadful situation and it's the worst thing to have come out of Russia for a very, very long time," McKellen said.
Watch the video with McKellen. Check back in for more with the actor on "No Man's Land" and "Waiting for Godot."


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The portfolio recommendation is based on two low-volatility strategies: a long-only minimum-variance portfolio and a "130:30" minimum-variance portfolio, which is long 130% and short 30%.
For more details about the implementation of these strategies, please read the following post: Some efficient low-volatility portfolios: the minimum-variance policy.
The long-only and the 130:30 low-volatility portfolios recommended for this week, with their corresponding weights, can be found in this file: Spain_weights_20111003.csv
Although I recommend a portfolio composition every two weeks, it is desirable to maintain this composition for several weeks (for instance a quarter year), and then rebalance with the new composition.
The current long-only portfolio composition has changed respect to that of previous quarter: one stock (out of 7) is sold, ENG. The turnover is 26% (due to the portfolio growth and the sale of this stock). On the other hand, the turnover of the current 130:30 portfolio is a bit larger: 47%.Regarding the performance, over the last year (52 weeks), the long-only strategy attained a volatility of 20% (versus 28% of the IBEX35). The volatility of the 130:30 strategy is even better: 19%.
The weekly 95%-VaR of the long-only portfolio was 5.9% (versus 6.4% of the IBEX35). The corresponding VaR for the 130:30 portfolio was 5.1%.
The last year annualized Sharpe ratio of the long-only strategy was -0.59 (after proportional transaction costs of 40 bps were discounted). On the other hand, the SR of the 130:30 strategy was -0.66. Finally, the SR of the IBEX35 was -0.67 over the same period.
In the next figure, you can see the compounded return over the last 52 weeks of the three considered portfolios.
Both low-volatility portfolios attain better returns than those of the IBEX35.
But let add information about the risk. The next graph shows the risk-return space for the three considered portfolios.
The red point represents the mean return and volatility of the long-only portfolio over the past 52 weeks. On the other hand, the green point represents the 130:30 portfolio, and finally the blue point represents the IBEX35 index over the same 52 past weeks.
We can see the two low-volatility portfolios have better mean returns than that of the IBEX35, and also their volatilities are better. In this case, we say the low-vol portfolios dominate the index.
I have computed the same risk-return space for every week over the last year, using the same 52-weeks historical method to estimate the mean returns and the volatilities. The long-only and 130:30 portfolios attained always a higher return than that of the IBEX35. Moreover, the volatility of both low-vol portfolios was always less than that of the IBEX35.
As a summary, the low-volatility strategies dominate the market index most of the time, showing they attain consistently better risk-adjusted returns.


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Thursday, March 4, 2010
Lemongrass Iced Tea
Ah...you are curious. Why, you wonder?
Because of the comments they receive, you guess. Because of the followers they have, you are sure.
Well, NO.
Then, WHY? The question resounds loudly.
If you have been blog hopping, you would have noticed how some of the bloggers are going on and on about spring. That spring is at their doorstep, that they can just feel it in the air.
And here in Singapore, the weather is oppressively HOT! On a good day, the temperature is 31 deg C. Most of the other days, we are roasting under a balmy 34 deg C!
So tell me, can you fault me for feeling envious of all those bloggers talking about the onset of spring, my favourite season?
Yes, being a equatorial country, Singapore does not have any seasons. It is hot and humid all year round. That said, this last fortnight has been particularly hot and dry. Some evenings, dark clouds gather and obscure the sun, and we think, at last, there'll be some rain today, some respite from the unending heat. I stretch my hand out of the window and strain my ears to hear the sound of thunder - but, nothing! The sun is back in its full glory and I am left wiping the small droplets of sweat from my face!
With the humidity and heat the way it is, sipping water frequently is essential. But then, there are times when I need something more than just water to beat the heat. Sometimes, it is a glass of juice, other times, this dried roselle iced tea, sometimes, nothing but a tall glass of strawberry shake will do.
My favourite, however, is this lemongrass iced tea. These days, I brew some tea early in the morning and keeping sipping it through the day.
Not much of a recipe, but here's what I do.
Take 2 stalks of lemongrass for one glass of tea. Cut off an inch from the root and peel off the fibrous outer layers to reveal the pinkish-white inner stalk. Run a rolling pin over the length of the stalk to release the flavours and then chop it up into 1" long pieces.
Add these to water and bring it to a boil, simmer for 2 minutes. Turn off the gas, drop in a tea bag, cover and let it steep for 2-3 mins, after which discard only the tea bag. Cut a kaffir lime leaf into thin strips and add these to the tea, cover and allow to steep till it reaches room temperature. Strain and pour over plenty of ice cubes.
(Lemongrass has a very delicate flavour, so do use a very light tea or else the flavour of the tea will overpower that of the lemongrass).
Squeeze in few drops of lime juice and sweeten with some sugar syrup or honey. I prefer to use honey. Garnish with some juliennes of kaffir lime leaves and a slice of lime.
Before you rush to sip it, inhale the aroma - lemongrass and kaffir lime leaves and tea leaves - the aroma is itself is refreshing! A great way to beat that heat!!
This delightfully refreshing and aromatic lemongrass iced tea with is on its way to The Well Seasoned Cook, Susan, the host this week for WHB - 223, event started by Kalyn and currently run by Haalo.
Also sending this to Madhuri who is hosting Serve Me Some: Juices, Shakes and Smoothies
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Refreshing and nice shots too.ReplyDelete
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Wow! nicely clicked..feeling like having this iced tea right now..ReplyDelete
What a beautiful shot, is it real..looks fabulous..& refreshing..ReplyDelete
I envy your hot weather, but then not so hot that is indeed very hot there.ReplyDelete
I am sure gonna make this drink in the smmer time, that is if it gets hot here, the ways it is going here these days i think we will be in winter the whole year :-)
I can understand ur feelings abt spring..in india we never had spring but when i was in swiss last yr i was truly amazed by the beauty of flowers blossoming in spring, its breath taking!ReplyDelete
Lemongrass iced tea sounds so refreshing, i cud use one right now!
Love that click!
Superb presentation...Looks so refreshing and yummy!!ReplyDelete
Wow, I just got off a Thai curry cooking bent, and so the fact that you have fresh lemongrass and fresh kaffir lime leaves is making me JEALOUS. I had to resort to the bottled, dried variety. So I'll trade a little bit of my spring weather here for a little bit of your spices.ReplyDelete
Ingenious drink BTW, I would have never thought of putting them in iced tea.
Stay cool!
I just wrote a loong comment and it just went "error". I am so angry today at the blogger, you can't believe it!ReplyDelete
Tea looks deliciously cold, just need Summer heat here to enjoy that yummy drink! :)
hi AD,ReplyDelete
Spring is something that I have witnessed in snaps and movies :) not here in India...the summer is already maddening here, wonder what's it gonna be like in the next 2 months :(
neways...itseems lemon grass alos has cooling efffects...mom uses it in flavouring the chaans...
the iced tea looks really beautiful and perfect to keep cool :)
Very refreshing :)ReplyDelete
We are having snow here, hope spring will spring up soon..
Glad that you liked the camphor oil post, you are sending some entries nah?
Iced teas are must for summer. this one looks very cooling and like this idea of lemon grass tea.ReplyDelete
Looks so refreshing...ReplyDelete
Clicking a drink is usually very tricky! But this one is excellent!ReplyDelete
Aah about Sing weather, I visited 2 years back, Gosh I felt like south-India, the sun was scorching! I imagine u guys always with ice cream and drink!
Wat an excellent drink...very refreshing..ReplyDelete
Oooh, I want us to move into Summer to enjoy one of those. Like Ann, I too am jealous. The kafir lime and the lemon grass are so exhorbitant out here, it is cheaper to eat Thai food in restaurants than to cook it at home!ReplyDelete
Love the click. Now off to check what else I missed. I can already see a rabbit.
Sorry - I have been guilty of that too - but dont worry - we are getting there very very fast - soon we will be moaning like you!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMarch 5, 2010 at 12:35 PM
Hey there,ReplyDelete
Why don't you send this over to my event as well. It looks great! I could do with a glass of it right now myself :)
Wow,beautiful! Superb click!ReplyDelete
Wow perfect presentation dear...Iced tea looks refreshing and cool...ReplyDelete
I make lemongrass tea often but most of the times I have it hot. One time I had it liked iced tea with mint.ReplyDelete
Glasses look refreshing.
very nice! never thought of adding the kaffir leaf. I love your site. Will add it in my blog roll if you don't mind. :)ReplyDelete
If you really want. We can trade. I will take your heat. And you can take my 20 degree (F) weather. Deal?ReplyDelete
I'll also take a glass of this delicious tea. Thanks!
I have tasted lemon grass in tea at one of my friend's place. I just loved it. Nice pictures.ReplyDelete
I am hosting my first event which is on baking. Check it out if you are interested.
Luv it!!! Greetings from PolandReplyDelete
Refreshing drink!ReplyDelete
cool drink i like itReplyDelete
Iced Tea Brewers
It is not just about the ingredients or the recipe, good food happens when it is served with love!!


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- Super Bright F2.2 Lens with Ultra Wide-Angle: Super Bright F2.2 LEICA DC VARIO-SUMMICRON Lens with 24mm Ultra Wide-Angle and 5x Optical Zoom
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SpecificationsExpand All
Effective Pixels14.1 Megapixels MOS
- Sensor Size / Total Pixels / Filter 1/2.33-inch / 15.1 Total Megapixels / Primary Color Filter
F2.2 - 5.9/ Iris Diaphragm (F2.2 - 6.3 (W) / F5.9 - 6.3 (T))
(F2.2 - 11 (W) / F5.9 - 11 (T) in movie recording )
Optical Zoom5x
Focal Lengthf=4.3-21.5mm (24-120mm in 35mm equiv.)
(29-147mm in 35mm equiv. in movie recording)
- Extra Optical Zoom (EZ) 5.9x (4:3 / 10M), 7.0x (4:3 / 7M), 8.4x (4:3 / 5M), 10.5x (under 3M)
- Intelligent Zoom 6.5x
7 elements in 6 groups
(3 Aspherical Lenses / 5 Aspherical surfaces)
Optical Image StabilizerPower O.I.S.
(Off / Auto / Mode1 / Mode2)
Photo & Movie
Digital Zoom4x
( Max. 20.0 x combined with Optical Zoom without Extra Optical Zoom )
(Max. 42.2 x combined with Extra Optical Zoom)
Focusing Area
Normal: Wide 50 cm - infinity / Tele 100 cm - infinity
Macro / Intelligent AUTO: 3 cm - infinity / Tele 100cm - infinity
- Focus Range Display Yes
- AF Metering Face / AF Tracking / 11pt / 1pt HS / 1pt / Spot
Shutter Speed
Still: 60 - 1/2000 sec
Starry Sky Mode : 15, 30, 60sec.
- Focus Normal / Macro, Zoom Macro, Quick AF On/Off (On in Intelligent Auto), Continuous AF On/Off, AF Tracking, Touch AF/AE
AF Assist LampYes
ISO SensitivityAuto / i.ISO / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 /
1600High Sensitivity (ISO 1600-6400)
White BalanceAuto/Daylight/Cloudy/Shade/Halogen/Color Temperature/White Set(Selectable at Portrait,Soft Skin,Transform,Self-Portrait,Panorama Assist,Sports,Baby,Pet,HighSensitivity,Pinhole,Photo Frame,High Dynamic)
- White Balance Adjustment 2-axis adjustable, ±9steps each, Blue/Amber and Magenta/Green bias
ExposureProgram AE, Aperture Priority AE, Shutter Priority AE, Manual
Exposure Compensation1/3 EV Step, ± 2 EV
BacklightCompensation Yes (only in Intelligent AUTO mode)
Auto Bracketing( AE) +/- 1/3 EV ˜1EV step, 3 frames
Light Metering
Intelligent Multiple/ Center-weighted/ Spot
- Face Detection Photo & Movie
- Still Image Scene Mode Portrait, Soft Skin, Transform, Self-Portrait, Scenery, Panorama Assist, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Handheld Night Shot, Food, Party, Candle Light, Baby1, Baby2, Pet, Sunset
- Additional Still Image Scene Modes High sensitivity, Flash Burst, Starry Sky, Fireworks, Beach, Snow, Aerial photo, Pinhole, Film Grain, High Dynamic(Standard, Art, B&W), Photo Frame
- Movie Scene Mode Portrait, Soft Skin, Transform, Self-Portrait, Scenery, Low Light, Food, Party, Candle Light, Sunset, Beach, Snow, Aerial, Pinhole, Film Grain, High Sensitivity, High Dynamic(Standard, Art, B&W)
- Movie Scene Mode Note (Activated by selecting Still Picture Scene Mode then pressing movie button. Still Picture Scene Modes without corresponding Movie Scene Mode is recorded in Normal Mode)
- Shutter Interval approx. 0.4 sec
Self Timer2sec / 10sec
- Auto Review 1sec, 2sec, Hold, OFF
Picture Adjustment
Contrast +2steps
Sharpness +2steps
Saturation +2steps
Noise Reduction +2steps
- Image Quality Fine/Standard
- 4:3 Aspect Ratio (Still Image) 4320x3240(14M) / 3648x2736(10M) / 3072x2304(7M)/ 2560x1920(5M) / 2048X1536(3M) / 640X480(0.3M)
- 3:2 Aspect Ratio (Still Image) 4320x2880 (12.5M) / 3648x2432 (9M) / 3072x2048 (6M) / 2560x1712 (4.5M) / 2048x1360 (2.5M) / 640x424 (0.3M)
- 16:9 Aspect Ratio (Still Image) 4320x2432 (10.5M) / 3648x2056 (7.5M) / 3072x1728 (5.5M) / 2560x1440 (3.5M) / 1920x1080 (2M) / 640x360 (0.2M)
- 1:1 Aspect Ratio (Still Image) 3232x3232 (10.5M) / 2736x2736 (7.5M) / 2304x2304 (5.5M) / 1920x1920 (3.5M) / 1536x1536 (2.5M)/ 480x480 (0.2M)
Motion Picture Recording 4:3
VGA: 640 x 480 pixels, 30fps (Motion JPEG)
QVGA: 320 x 240 pixels, 30 fps (Motion JPEG)
- Motion Picture Recording 16:9 WVGA: 848 x 480 pixels, 30 fps (Motion JPEG)
Motion Picture Recording HD Movie
1920x1080 pixels,60i (Sensor output is 30p)
(AVCHD, FSH: 17Mbps / FH:13Mbps)
1280x720 pixels,60p
(AVCHD Lite, SH: 17Mbps / H:13Mbps ) / 30fps (Motion JPEG)
- Aspect Ratio 4:3, 3:2, 16:9, 1:1
- Intelligent Exposure Photo & Movie
Real-time HistogramsYes
Composition Guide LinesYes (2 patterns)
- Scene Mode Help Screen Yes
LCD Monitor
3.0" TFT Touch Screen LCD Display (230K dots)
Field of View : approx. 100%
Wide Viewing Angle
AUTO Power LCD mode, Power LCD mode
- Playback Mode Normal Playback, Slideshow, Category Playback, Calendar Playback, Mode Playback, Favorites Playback
- Additional Playback Mode Yes (AVCHD / Motion JPEG)
- OSD Language English, Spanish
- Recording Media Built-in Memory, SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card
- Interface AV Output (NTSC), mini HDMI, USB2.0 High speed, DC Input (requires optional DC Coupler)
- Viera Link Yes
- Power ID-Security Li-ion Battery Pack (3.6V, Minimum: 940mAh)(Included)AC Adaptor (Input: 110-240V AC) (Optional)
Battery Life300 pictures (CIPA Standard)
Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
0.6 - 7.4m (Wide/ISO Auto), 1.0 - 2.8m (Tele/ISO Auto)
Included Software
PHOTOfunSTUDIO 5.2 HD Edition
Adobe Reader
- Standard Accessories Battery Charger, Battery Pack, Battery Case, Stylus Pen, AV cable, USB Cable, Hand Strap, CD-ROM
- Max Auto ISO Setting Yes
- Quick Menu Yes
Continuous Shooting Mode
Full-Resolution Image, 10 frames/sec Max. 15 images
High-speed Burst Shooting: max. 60 frames/sec
(recorded in 2.5M for 4:3, 3M for 3:2, 3.5M for 16:9, 2M for 1:1)
- Focus Icon Select Yes (in Face Recognition only)
- Optical Zoom in Motion Picture Yes
- Macro Zoom Yes
- Orientation Detector Yes
- Playback Still Images with Audio Yes
- Slideshow Mode All / Still Images Only / Motion Picture Only / Category / Favorites BGM Effect (Natural / Slow / Swing / Urban / OFF)
- Show Histogram Yes
- Delete Image Single / Multi / All / All except Favorites
- Resize/Trim/Aspect Conv./Leveling Yes / Yes / No / Yes
- Cut Animation Yes
- PictBridge Support Single / Multi / All / Favorites / DPOF
- AVCHD / AVCHD Lite REC NTSC
- One-Touch Movie Button Yes
- Movie REC Guide Yes
- Wind-Cut in Motion Picture Yes
- Flash Burst Continuous Shooting Mode Max. 5 images (Standard mode)
Continuous recordable time (Motion images)
AVCHD with picture quality set to [FSH or SH]
approx.80 min
MOTION JPEG with picture quality set to [HD]
approx.90 min
Actual recordable time (Motion images)
AVCHD with picture quality set to [FSH or SH]
approx.45 min
MOTION JPEG with picture quality set to [HD]
approx.50 min
- Intelligent ISO Control Photo
- Face Recognition Photo
- Intelligent Scene Selector Photo (Portrait, Scenery, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Sunset, Macro) & Movie (Portrait, Scenery, Low Light, Macro)
File Format
Still Image: JPEG(DCF/Exif2.3)
Image with Audio: JPEG (DCF / Exif2.3) +
Motion picture: AVCHD, QuickTime Motion JPEG
- Mode Dial / Mode Button Intelligent AUTO, P(Program) mode, A(Aperture Priority) mode, S(Shutter Priority) mode, M(Manual) mode, SCN
- Color Mode / Color Effect Standard, Black & White, Sepia, Cool, Warm, Happy (only in iA Mode)
- Copy / Title Edit / Text Stamp Yes / Yes / Yes
Approx. .39lbs with Battery and SD Memory Card
Approx. .34lbs without Battery and SD Memory Card
- Digital Red Eye Correction (Red-Eye Removal) Photo
- Mode Switch [Recording] / [Playback]
- Easy Zoom / Zoom Resume No / No
- Thumbnails / Zoomed Playback 12,30-thumbnails / Max 16x / Touch Magnification
- Calendar Display / Dual-Image Playback Yes / No
- Set Favorites / Rotate Image Yes / No
- DPOF Print Setting / Set Protection Yes / Yes
- Travel Date / World Time Yes / Yes
- Built-in-Memory Approx. 40MB
- Microphone / Speaker Stereo / Yes
- Touch Panel Yes (Touch Shutter, Touch AF Tracking, Touch Zooming)
- AF Tracking Photo & Movie
- Intelligent Resolution Technology Photo & Movie
- Still Image with Audio Recording 5 sec
- Video Divide Yes
- Motion Deblur mode Yes
- Face Recognition Edit Yes
HDMI output
Video: Auto / 1080i / 720p / 480p
Audio: Stereo
- Dimensions (W x H x D) 4.08 x 2.20 x 0.97 in / excl. protrusions: 0.89 in
- Camera
Firmware & Drivers FIRMWARE
- Version: 1.1
- Issues Addressed: Firmware Update
- Release Date: 11-29-2010
- Operating Systems: windows/mac
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On a recent trip to the Pooler Walmart, I found myself guilty of improper shopping etiquette. It was completely by accident and an oversight on my part. I was purchasing many free items and really was looking forward to it. The Walmart I frequent the most is the Rincon Walmart (I just love that store!), so I was a little apprehensive about this trip. I am not quite as familiar with the cashiers at the Pooler store, and a cashier that is unfamiliar with a coupon policy can throw off the entire shopping trip. I've always had a pleasant experience at this store, but we all have our favorites and places we feel most comfortable.
As I usually do, I studied the cashiers looking for a familiar face that I knew would be familiar with the coupon policy. I finally settled on the line where Marcia, a customer service representative, was working the checkout. I knew I would be in good hands with Marcia, there was also no one else in line so it was the perfect line.
I placed my items on the conveyer belt and watched as each item was scanned. When the cashier was almost finished scanning my items, someone else got in line. I turned to the gentleman and let him know that I had quite a few coupons and that it may take a little while before my transaction was complete. This is something I always do to give the person the opportunity to decide if they would like to select another line. The man chose to stay, and I turned my attention back to the cashier.
When the cashier scanned the first coupon it "beeped" and would not go through. Why? The coupon was valued at more than the item cost. I explained to the cashier that the Bic pens were beeping because they were only 97 cents and the coupon was for $1. When this happens at Walmart, the cashier must verify that the coupon is for the correct product before accepting the coupon. I selected my items carefully and knew that each coupon was for the correct item, so I wasn't worried. She reviewed the coupon and price of the item, and then gladly accepted the coupon.
Then I realized I was using over 40 coupons, and every one of them was going to beep! This would require the cashier to scan each coupon, verify the coupon was for the correct item, and push an additional button to accept every single coupon. It wasn't my intention to be rude — I was so excited about the free items that I didn't even think about the length of time it was going to take to scan everything. I turned around and apologized to the gentleman behind me because I knew it was going to take forever to finish checking out. This was something I hadn't honestly thought about when I got in line, but it's something I will definitely remember in the future. At the end of my transaction, another customer service manager had to come over and approve my purchases because I used so many coupons. In the end it was worth it. I left with over $60 worth of items for less than $5, so it was still a successful shopping trip.
Because of this trip and my embarrassment, I want to share with my savvy readers the importance of shopping etiquette and using coupons honestly and ethically. The gentleman behind me was very kind and continued to smile and really didn't seem to mind. I want to thank Marcia at the Pooler Walmart for being so wonderful and smiling through the entire check-out process. She truly did make the shopping experience a good one.
Tip 1: Limit the number of coupons used in one trip. I'm not talking about everyday coupons here, I'm talking about those coupons that will give you overage and will cause complications at the register. If you are shopping at Walmart and you have coupons that are valued over the amount of the item, do not use a large number of coupons all at one time. Every one of those coupons will beep, and it takes a tremendous amount of time for the cashier to scan, verify, and push the coupon through. (I learned this the hard way.)
• To help make the shopping experience pleasant for everyone, do not use more than 10 to 15 coupons that will "beep" at one time.
• If you have a large amount of coupons that will "beep" either use a few at a time on each shopping trip, or separate your purchases and get in line more than one time.
• If you do not have time to make several trips or to wait in line more than once, consider shopping at a time when the lines will be shorter like early in the morning before work or late at night. Sunday afternoon would never be a good time to use a large number of coupons, especially any that will "beep."
Tip 2: Have your coupons ready. As you place each item in your cart, pull the coupon from your stash and keep them all in one place. By having all of your coupons in one place you will not only save time at the register, but you also won't accidentally forget to give the cashier a coupon at the register. They even make coupon holders that will attach to the shopping cart, consider purchasing one of these for the coupons you will be using at check out.
Tip 3: Have your payment ready. If you are paying by check, fill out as much information as you can before getting in line. The store's name, date, etc., isn't going to change, so why hold up the line when you don't have to? You can go ahead and sign the check while you are waiting in line. Or better yet, use cash if you can.
Tip 4: Learn the store policies and follow them. If the store has a written coupon policy, take the time to learn it. I have found it helpful to print the policy and carry it with me to the store. Occasionally a cashier may be new and may not be familiar with the policy. Walmart and Publix allows you "overage," which means if the coupon is valued at more than the item costs, then that amount can be applied to the rest of your groceries.
Tip 5: Do not rush the cashier. It is the cashier's job to verify that you have purchased the correct items for each coupon that you are using. There will be times that the coupon may "beep" at the register and he or she will have to review your purchases. Do not take it personally and do not be rude to the cashiers. They are just doing their jobs.
Tip 6: Learn what the express check out line is for. The 20-item or less line is meant for speedy check-outs. If you have more than 20 items, please do not use this line unless the store asks you to do so. Also, if you have 20 items and 20 coupons, please consider getting in a different line. This is equivalent to scanning 40 items and really doesn't belong in the express check-out lane. I also try to avoid the line where the cigarettes are sold because I don't smoke and smokers have no choice but to wait in that line if they wish to purchase them.
Tip 7: Be courteous to other customers. If you see someone in line with only a few items and you have a cartful, let the other person go in front of you. This is especially important if you have quite a few coupons. Scanning the coupons can sometimes take as long as scanning the groceries. Also, if someone gets in line behind you and you are almost finished checking out, turn to them and nicely let them know you have quite a few coupons. They may or may not want to switch to a different line, but at least you have given them the option.
Tip 8: Never copy coupons. Internet printable coupons should always be originals. In most cases you can print two coupons per computer. Never, ever make copies of those coupons. This is fraudulent and could get you into big trouble, and the store will not be reimbursed for copied coupons.
Tip 9: Save coupons for someone else. We've all seen that person standing at the blinkie machine or the tear pads taking every single coupon. Please only take a couple; save some for the rest of us. Please do not take the peelie coupons off of the products, these are meant for that specific package and only for the person who is purchasing it.
Tip 10: Use coupons on the correct product. Coupons should only be used on the product for which they are intended. If the coupon wording specifies you must purchase a certain size or a certain type within that brand, always purchase the correct item.
Tip 11: Pay attention to the expiration date. Always check the expiration dates of the coupons before you use them. Never try to pass off an expired coupon to the cashier. The coupon may go through without beeping, but the cashier will be the one stuck at the end of the night with an expired coupon in their drawer. This isn't cool; it could cost them his job, so please play by the rules. Is that buck saved really worth risking someone else's job? Military commissaries can use expired coupons overseas for up to six months. The Pooler Publix has a drop box for those coupons, so please consider donating them.
Tip 12: Never clear the shelves. If you have a shopping cart full of the same item and you have just left an empty shelf, shame on you! If you need a high volume of an item or are donating the item to charity, check with management to see if they can special order the item for you or check and see if they have ample supply in the back. You could also visit several stores so that you do not clear the stock at any one store. The appropriate amount to purchase will depend on the individual and the size of your family. Use common sense: Do you really need 20 bottles of salad dressing or 100 boxes of pasta? For those of you that have just arrived behind the shelf clearer, be sure to ask for a rain check. I encourage people to stock up on items that they use on a regular basis, but not a lifetime supply. Please keep in mind that things do expire.
Tip 13: Limit the number of transactions. If you are going to do multiple transactions be mindful of other shoppers. Do one transaction, take the items to your car and then get back in line. This will allow you time to prepare your second transaction and also will keep the line from getting backed up.
Tip 14: Never print a coupon from a PDF. Unless the coupon is printed straight from the manufacturer's website, never print from a PDF. If you are able to print the coupon unlimited times, chances are that coupon is fraudulent. A great example of this would be the Dr. Pepper coupons that circulated via email. Many people received this email from people they trusted and printed the coupons thinking they were about to score a great deal. These coupons were fraudulent. If you ever wonder if a certain coupon is fraudulent you can always check the Coupon Information Corporation's (CIC) website to see if that coupon is listed in the fraudulent coupon database. You can find the list here: http://www.couponinformationcenter.com/coupon-fraud-list.php?st=84bc3.
Tip 15: Never buy or sell coupons. I am very aware that this topic is controversial, rather than state my opinion I am going to refer you to the CIC.
According to the CIC's website they encourage and support federal, state and local law enforcement efforts to identify, investigate, and prosecute coupon misredemption. The CIC has also released a guide to considerate couponing. You can find the list at www.couponinformationcenter.com/consideratecouponswebsite.php?st=04612.
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After a string of embarrassing revelations about proposed medical marijuana dispensaries, state regulators vowed to expand the background checks and scrub every inch of firms' applications during the verification phase of the approval process.
A security firm conducted more than a hundred additional background checks and investigative interviews. And the state weeded out nearly half the 20 finalists, including several for misrepresenting their meetings with local officials.
"If somebody lied on their application, they are not going to get a license," Governor Deval Patrick said flatly in a WGBH radio interview in February.
Yet despite that vow, the state knowingly granted two provisional licenses to a company whose director falsely claimed to be a college graduate in the application, the Globe has learned.
Kevin Fisher, executive director of New England Treatment Access Inc. and the owner of a marijuana business in Colorado, claimed he earned a bachelor's degree in psychology from Youngstown State University, but the school says it has no record of his receiving any degree.
The state's screening company detected the missing degree in April, but the state let the company go forward with plans to open dispensaries in Northampton and Brookline anyway.
"I am surprised," said state Representative Jeffrey Sánchez, a Democrat from Jamaica Plain, who said the state assured him it would thoroughly vet all the applications after questions came up about some of the companies that were initially approved. "I think this is cause for concern."
Fisher initially promised a state contractor who was looking for his graduation records that he would obtain transcripts proving he had a degree. Then Fisher told her he could not order the transcripts after all because he owed the school thousands of dollars and assumed that was why the school reported he did not earn a degree, a notion that a university spokesman later dismissed.
Regardless, if the state insisted on proof that he graduated, Fisher said, "I would request lenience in amending said resume" to remove the degree, according to an e-mail he sent the contractor on April 16 and shared with the Globe.
Fisher said he never heard back from the state. But on June 27, the state announced New England Treatment Access had passed the verification phase of the approval process without mentioning the resume issue. Now the firm just needs local permits and final approval from state inspectors before opening for business as early as December. It is the only company to receive more than one of the 11 provisional licenses awarded so far.
The revelation raises new questions about whether the state missed or ignored key problems with companies' applications to sell medical marijuana during the latest, more intense round of fact checking.
The Department of Public Health confirmed Monday night that it was aware of the resume issue, but suggested it was irrelevant because the agency did not require any specific educational credentials as part of the approval process.
"If information was uncovered that impacted the applicant's ability to provide high-quality patient access, the program took action," DPH spokesman David Kibbe said in a statement. He declined to say whether the agency was confident that other information in applications was accurate.
The decision also opens the state up to potential charges of favoritism. Many applicants who were passed over in earlier rounds of the review process say the state ignored problems at other companies with political connections.
When Fisher applied for a license in Colorado, he told regulators he did not graduate from Youngstown.
New England Treatment Access employs a key former DPH staff member, Andy Epstein, a nurse who helped craft the state's medical marijuana regulations before retiring from government last year; she is now the company's patient/medical director. Former US congressman Barney Frank was also listed on the firm's initial payroll as director of community and government relations, though he resigned in March before the state detected the issue with Fisher's resume.
"Any misrepresentation should disqualify them," said Lesley Rich, an attorney and president of a company that unsuccessfully applied to open a facility in New Bedford and is suing the state. "There's no question that throughout this whole process, there has been a whole undercurrent of special treatment."
In several other instances, the state eliminated applications in June after finding incorrect information in their applications. For instance, it found that Good Chemistry misrepresented its meetings with local officials in Boston and Worcester.
In other cases, the state allowed companies to remove executives or directors after embarrassing information about their background surfaced. For instance, three companies that made it through the verification process cut ties to a couple that owned a Colorado marijuana facility that was forced to close because of violations there.
The head of New England Treatment Access also has experience selling legal marijuana in Colorado.
Fisher, a former restaurant wine steward, has run Rocky Mountain Remedies, a business in Steamboat Springs, Colo., that has sold medical marijuana for five years and recreational marijuana to adults since January. Until last month, Fisher also chaired the board of the state's industry trade group, the Marijuana Industry Group.
"He's doing everything he can to make this a well-regulated industry," said Michael Elliott, the group's executive director.
His Colorado shop, based in an industrial part of town, sells more than a dozen variety of marijuana with names like "Glowing Goat," "Pandora's Box," and "Sour Diesel."
Fisher said he also knows firsthand the benefits of medical marijuana; he sometimes uses it to treat pain from injuries he suffered kayaking and other outdoor sports.
Colorado regulators confirmed last week that Fisher has a current license and that there have been no administrative actions filed against Fisher or the business.
"He has been very upfront and transparent," said Steamboat Springs Police Chief Joel Rae. "We as a city police department have not had any problems with the way he operates either of his marijuana businesses."
DPH said academic credentials were not a factor in which companies received provisional licenses. The state said applicants needed to prove they had management experience and other qualifications, but did not necessarily need any specific degrees.
But lying about a college degree is usually considered a significant sin, because it raises questions of integrity. Many executives have been forced out for misrepresenting their college degrees, including a former chief executive of Yahoo Inc. and the head of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences in Cambridge.
Fisher acknowledged he misstated how many years he went to college. His resume said he spent two years at Miami University in Ohio, when school records show he dropped out after his freshman year.
But Fisher said he thought he later earned a degree from Youngstown State University, another public school in his hometown. He said he recalls taking all the required coursework after meeting with an adviser.
"I believe I have a degree," he said.
But Fisher acknowledged that he has no proof. Fisher said he never attended graduation or received a paper diploma. And he does not have copies of transcripts. The only documentation Fisher produced was a diploma case he said he received from Youngstown State, containing a slip of paper that said, "Congratulations on your graduation from Youngstown State University." However, there is no diploma in the case. Instead, it contained general information on where students could pick up their diplomas. It did not name any particular student.
"I understand the facts of the matter, but I think one could reasonably understand my assumption [that I graduated]," Fisher said.
However, when Fisher applied for a license to operate a marijuana business in Colorado four years ago, he told regulators he did not graduate from Youngstown, said Natriece Bryant, a spokeswoman for the Colorado Department of Revenue, which licenses marijuana operators in that state.
Fisher says the degree issue first came up in Massachusetts a few months ago when Creative Services Inc., the company the state hired to conduct background checks on companies seeking licenses to sell medical marijuana, told him it could not find any record that he received a bachelor's degree.
But Fisher suggested that was only because he owed the school nearly $3,600 from fall 1998. He said he figures that his estranged father stopped paying for school when his mother became ill around that time.
"It is my assumption that the school reports me as only [having] been 'enrolled' due to this deficiency," he told the investigative firm.
Youngstown State representatives confirmed he attended the school, but said they could find no record that Fisher ever received a degree. "An unpaid balance is not a factor," said Ron Cole, the school spokesman.
Fisher insists he never intended to embellish his resume. He said he was later accepted into law school (though he did not wind up enrolling there) and always assumed he had graduated.
"This was not an attempt at misrepresentation," he said.


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Dozier's heroics lift Twins twice in walk-off
MINNEAPOLIS -- Brian Dozier started Friday's game with two line drives and nothing to show for it. He ended the game with three huge hits that helped the Twins win a game that they really couldn't afford to lose.
Dozier's two-out single in the 13th frame scored Clete Thomas with the winning run as the Twins defeated the Astros, 4-3, on Friday night at Target Field.View Full Game Coverage
MINNEAPOLIS -- Brian Dozier started Friday's game with two line drives and nothing to show for it. He ended the game with three huge hits that helped the Twins win a game that they really couldn't afford to lose.
Dozier's two-out single in the 13th frame scored Clete Thomas with the winning run as the Twins defeated the Astros, 4-3, on Friday night at Target Field.View Full Game Coverage
It's hard to call any game a "must-win" situation when you're 15 games under .500, but it's fair to say Friday's game was a "mustn't-lose" affair, especially once it stretched past its fourth hour and the innings piled up well into double digits. And after getting swept by the Royals at home, the Twins had to view Friday's game against the cellar-dwelling Astros as a chance to turn their fortunes.
"We had a terrible, terrible series against Kansas City, it really was," Dozier said. "A lot of mental mistakes, routine mistakes that can't happen up here, from both sides, pitching and defense and at the plate. It was good to get back on track with a much-needed win, a little confidence-booster."
Dozier entered the game with a .232 batting average, but he swung a hot bat from the get-go. He hit two balls on the nose -- line-drive outs to right field and shortstop -- but was 0-for-3 entering the eighth inning when he began to inflict damage.
"I had a couple good at-bats early, but that's part of it -- you live with that and move on," Dozier said of his early hard luck. "I think the biggest thing is I got some good pitches to hit, all in hitters' counts pretty much, and that's what you strive for as a hitter."
The Twins came from behind to tie the game in the eighth inning and again in the ninth, both rallies keyed by Dozier. He led off the eighth with a ringing double off the left-field wall, advanced to third on Joe Mauer's groundout and scored on Justin Morneau's single to right, tying the score at 2.
The Twins could have done more damage that inning, as Ryan Doumit followed with a single to right that advanced Morneau to third. But Astros reliever Wesley Wright struck out Oswaldo Arcia and bullpen mate Josh Fields fanned Trevor Plouffe to keep the score tied.
Matt Dominguez broke that tie in the ninth inning with an RBI double off All-Star closer Glen Perkins, but the Twins rallied back in the bottom of the inning to tie it on Dozier's RBI single.
"We had opportunities to close it out, and just did not get the job done," Astros manger Bo Porter said.
All that back-and-forth made for a hectic night, with the teams combining to use 15 pitchers and the Twins losing their designated hitter, which left pitcher Kevin Correia as manager Ron Gardenhire's best option to pinch-hit in the 13th inning. Correia dropped down a perfect sacrifice bunt, Dozier followed with his single to right-center and the Twins were finally able to breathe a sigh of relief.
"It was a crazy night, a bizarre night," Gardenhire said. "[Dozier] put the bat on the ball, and that was a big hit there. We needed it, everybody needed it. We needed to get off the field.
"To come and win a ballgame tonight was huge, especially this one. That could have been a real tough one, if we'd ended up losing it somehow."
The Twins struck first with a run in the third inning, seemingly rewarding starter Samuel Deduno for surviving a high-wire act in the top half of the frame. Facing a second-and-third, nobody-out jam, Deduno struck out three batters -- all looking -- to escape the inning unscathed.
Thomas then led off the bottom of the inning with an infield single and advanced to third on a single by Pedro Florimon. After Dozier lined out to short, Mauer's sacrifice fly to center plated Thomas with the game's first run.
But with two out and nobody on in the fifth inning, Deduno walked the bases full and Jason Castro made him pay. The Astros' lone All-Star grounded a single up the middle to drive in two runs and put Houston on top, 2-1.
"Sammy kind of lost it there for a bit," Gardenhire said, "but he's pitched pretty good. You only give up two runs, you'd think that'd be good enough to win a ballgame."
Patrick Donnelly is a contributor to MLB.com.


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Bread Pudding Recipes
Banana French Toast Cupcake Recipe
Pain perdu (French toast) is my way to save day-old bread but today I added a twist to my plain recipe. I turned it into pain perdu cupcakes and flavored them with bananas and figs. To give them a unique flavoring, I used fennel seeds, which pair incredibly well with the ripe fruits.
I'm preparing for an upcoming food project these days (I'll tell you more about it soon) that requires focusing on bread, so we end up with loads of untouched baguettes. Given my aversion to waste, this dessert hits the spot. Pain perdu literally translates to "lost bread" and I can assure you that none of it was lost!
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Apple Bread Pudding
This recipe calls for all the usual suspects that are found in bread pudding, namely sugar, milk, fresh or dried fruits and some dry bread cubes. I made my apple raisin bread pudding using stale bread that has been sitting on the kitchen counter. The dryness of stale bread is actually an asset in preparing bread pudding, because the dry bread will soak up a good deal of flavor. If you buy a lot of bread and sometimes don't use all of it, this recipe might be helpful for you. It was amazing how fast these little mini loaves of bread pudding disappeared!
Bread pudding to me is a perfect breakfast food, similar to pain perdu, or French toast. I also often enjoy it for le goûter de 4 heures, which in English translates to "4 p.m. snack". As a child, this was my favorite time of the day! My childhood memory of a typical "4 heures" would be a piece of warm baguette with a piece of chocolate, an apple and chocolate milk. If you ask any French kid, that's pretty normal but it doesn't seem to be this way in America. The juice box and supermarket candy bar that most American kids eat (including my little sisters-in-law), definitely don't compare.
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Charlotte, NC – The Charlotte Chapter of Speedway Children's Charities is providing sports fans with the chance to bid on a pair of tickets to Super Bowl XLVII this Sunday in New Orleans.
Fans can visit the Speedway Children's Charities website at http://charlotte.speedwaycharities.org/ and place their bid on a pair of tickets that were donated by a corporate sponsor. The seats are located in the plaza level of the end zone, section 101, row 19. The tickets are valued at $950 per seat.
The individual with the highest bid when the auction closes at noon on Friday will win, and proceeds from the auction will support the Charities' mission of supporting children in need through Charlotte-area nonprofit organizations.
"One lucky fan will not only get to go to a great game in New Orleans, but will also be helping children here in the Charlotte area," said Lisa Starnes, director of the Charlotte Chapter of Speedway Children's Charities. "Our corporate sponsor asked to remain anonymous and we're very grateful for their generosity. This is a fun way to raise much needed funds for such a worthy cause."
For up to date information on fundraising events happening with the Charlotte Chapter of Speedway Children's Charities, follow along on Twitter at https://twitter.com/SCC_Charlotte or become a Facebook fan at https://www.facebook.com/scc.charlotte.
Speedway Children's Charities:
Speedway Children's Charities remains true to the ideals it was founded upon in 1982: To care for children in educational, financial, social and medical need in order to help them lead productive lives. SCC provides funding for hundreds of non-profit organizations throughout the nation that meet the direct needs of children. Our vision is that every child has the same opportunities no matter what obstacle they are facing. For more information, visit www.speedwaycharities.org.


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The Ruin - one double, one twin, sleeps 4
This, the most spacious cottage, has been transformed from a 16th century derelict ruin into a particularly bright and airy bungalow-style cottage.
The slate floor entrance leads into a spacious kitchen and dining area with patio doors and a view into the garden.
The unique stone archway leads into a separate lounge with a stylish open fire topped by a chunky log mantelpiece.
The bedrooms are located on either side of the elegant, light filled lounge, with en-suites offering the choice of bath or shower.
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