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Announcing Wolfram Community
When 11-year-old Jesse Friedman won a programming prize at the Wolfram Technology Conference last year, I pondered the diversity of our global user community—from children to Nobel Prize laureates, from CTOs to astronauts, to the thousands of people on the planet who help the world tick every day using the tools we make.
We always have a great atmosphere at our annual Technology Conference, where developers and users mingle and share their stories. Imagine if we could take this interaction and somehow make it available every day to everyone. We hope to achieve this with Wolfram Community, a new virtual home for our big family, which we are very pleased to announce today. Now the people who make our wonderful technologies and the people who use them to make wonderful things are just a few clicks away from each other.
At the outset, Wolfram Community is a platform for questions and answers, idea sharing, and discussions about all of our technologies—including Mathematica, SystemModeler, Wolfram|Alpha, and all the rest. With time, not only do we envision uniting users across our technologies, but that the system will grow to provide additional features, including deeper integration with our products themselves, file sharing, and much more, offering a medium designed for creative collaboration. And if you already have a Wolfram ID, you're all set to go—just sign in and start chatting.
When you sign in you will probably see some familiar names and will be able to put faces to them. We encourage real-name usage to make Community feel more like a family. With roughly 800 members and 500 posts, there is already a lot to explore. Neat profile pages help put discussions in the context of members' backgrounds.
For example, you can find out that long-time user and prolific Demonstrations author Seth Chandler, a law professor at the University of Houston Law Center, started a discussion about blogging with Mathematica.
From that discussion you may learn that our senior data scientist and Wolfram Science Summer School instructor Paul-Jean Letourneau has just the tool for that. He developed and shared a WordPress client for Mathematica to post directly from a notebook—which he uses for his personal blog.
From the same thread you will learn that Robert J. Frey, a Research Professor at Stony Brook University and Director of the program in Quantitative Finance, finds Paul-Jean's project "fantastic!" And this is what I call a "happy ending."
Or you could learn that the executive director of Wolfram|Alpha, Luc Barthelet, was previously leading the development of SimCity and founded the virtual gaming community TirNua. Recently he purchased a few intelligent Nest thermostats for his home and figured out how to hook them up to Mathematica—which he shared on Community. Now, what could be more inspiring than creativity with personality?
When Mathematica was born in 1988, so was the first community of its users, who interacted via an email list maintained by Steven Christensen. At first a small group, it grew into what we currently know as MathGroup. With more than 130,000 messages, it has helped a myriad of our users to connect, share, and figure things out together.
As our global audience grew, reaching many corners of the world, users started founding their own communities suitable for a specific demographic or goal. For instance, the Mathematica Users Group on LinkedIn and Mathematica Stack Exchange Q&A forum currently count almost 3,000 and 6,000 members, respectively. We also have large communities dedicated to localized language groups, such as those in Japan and Russia.
This abundance of communities and general user "cohesion" tells me how fostering and positive our users are. I am very proud of the amity they provide toward those in need of help. And, I can tell you as an active member of Mathematica Stack Exchange, our users are full of humor and creativity, sometimes taking over the internet with posts that go viral and are viewed by tens of thousands of people in a day. I believe this is also the opinion of many of my Wolfram colleagues who frequent these forums and enjoy discussions and brainstorming with users. And I am delighted to think that technologies we develop attract such brilliant people.
These communities are mostly focused on answering questions about our flagship product, Mathematica, which makes them very efficient due to the clarity of their goals. But a quarter century is a significant time, and over these years Wolfram Research has expanded dramatically. As the company grew, its products helped a lot of people to advance research and education: from individuals to organizations to entire countries adopting our technologies or initiatives we support.
As a consequence, our users show an emerging need to connect and share their experiences with the new vanguard technologies we develop, such as Wolfram|Alpha, CDF, or the upcoming Mathematica Online. The realization of how tightly these new technologies are integrated with each other and Mathematica is a powerful motivation behind Wolfram Community. It wasn't planned, but it's remarkable and quite symbolic that Community is announced while we are celebrating the 25th anniversary of Mathematica.
The unique signature of the global community surrounding Wolfram is a creative, fostering culture. I hope this will seep in and soak the Wolfram Community, making it a true home for all of us. See you there!


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Microsoft Corp. today officially announced Microsoft Plus for Windows XP, commencing what promises to be a long marketing campaign on the coattails of Windows XP.
Additional add-on packs are planned, some of which include several multimedia enhancements, rich digital photography tools and volume licenses for home users, sources said.
Plus reincarnates many traditional aspects of its predecessors. Popular themes that turn users screens into aquariums and bring them into the world of da Vinci have survived the shuffle to Windows XP. Eight new screen savers and 3-D games such as HyperBowl Plus Edition, The Labyrinth Plus Edition and Russian Square Plu Edition have been thrown into the mix.
Features that make this release of Plus somewhat unique stem from the DirectX 8.1 API and Windows Media Player technologies. The voice communication capabilities of DirectX have been ported to Plus Voice Command, making Windows Media Player respond to the spoken word. In all, 35 different commands are recognized.
Special visualizations will also be waiting for Plus customers. On a side note, one such visualization stars quirky video game characters from the upcoming X-Box game console that dance to music.
Plus Speaker Enhancement promises to "improve the sound of common desktop speakers." By specifying their speaker make and model from a list, users allow Plus to alter signal waveform and frequency response. It should be pointed out that all retail versions of Windows XP include SRS WOW Effects in the media players Now Playing Tools. The WOW Effects are not turned on by default and require user interaction. All users of Windows Media Player 7 enjoy SRS perks – meaning they can improve the sound of their desktop speakers as well.
Other notable mentions include a CD Label Maker, a conversion tool to transform MP3 audio into WMA and a special playlist utility dubbed "Personal DJ." The file size of WMA encoded audio is roughly 59 percent less than MP3.
Users banking on full-fledged MP3 support are required to purchase an add-on pack for high-quality MP3 ripping for Windows Media Player. By default, only rudimentary support is included with sound quality equivalent to AM radio broadcasts. Another multimedia pack permits DVD decoding on systems without an actual DVD decoder.
According to Microsoft PressPass, an agreement has also been reached with Shutterfly that will place a range of enhanced services at the fingertips of Windows XP users through the online print wizard. Some examples of these services are photo finishing tools to remove imperfections such as red eye.
Microsofts Jim Cullinan has announced a payback for home users as a result of the much maligned Product Activation technologies that are deeply embedded within Windows. Families will be able to purchase additional copies of Windows XP for between $10 and $30 less than full-fledged stand-alone versions. Whether or not Microsoft would offer a rebate program has been the subject of speculation. Company representatives have denied interest in doing so in the recent past.
The Plus pack for Windows XP can be preordered from a variety of partner merchants including Amazon.com, BestBuy.com, Buy.com and Walmart.com beginning tomorrow. Pricing is estimated to be $39.95.


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Liturgical Reforms. 1After all this was over, those Israelites who had been present went forth to the cities of Judah and smashed the sacred pillars, cut down the asherahs, and tore down the high places and altars throughout Judah, Benjamin, Ephraim, and Manasseh, until they were all destroyed.a Then the Israelites returned to their cities, each to his own possession.
2Hezekiah re-established the divisions of the priests and the Levites according to their former divisions, assigning to each priest and Levite his proper service, whether in regard to burnt offerings or communion offerings, thanksgiving or praise, or ministering in the gates of the encampment of the LORD. 3From his own wealth the king allotted a portion for burnt offerings, those of morning and evening and those on sabbaths, new moons, and festivals, as is written in the law of the LORD.b 4He also commanded the people living in Jerusalem to provide for the support of the priests and Levites, that they might firmly adhere to the law of the LORD.
5As soon as the order was promulgated, the Israelites brought, in great quantities, the best of their grain, wine, oil, and honey, and all the produce of the fields; they gave a generous tithe of everything.c 6Israelites and Judahites living in other cities of Judah also brought in tithes of oxen, sheep, and votive offerings consecrated to the LORD, their God; these they brought in and heaped up in piles.d 7It was in the third month that they began to establish these heaps, and they completed them in the seventh month.* 8When Hezekiah and the princes had come and seen the piles, they blessed the LORD and his people Israel. 9Then Hezekiah questioned the priests and the Levites concerning the piles, 10and the priest Azariah, head of the house of Zadok, answered him, "Since they began to bring the offerings to the house of the LORD, we have eaten, been satisfied, and had much left over, for the LORD has blessed his people. This great supply is what was left over."e
11Hezekiah then gave orders that chambers be constructed in the house of the LORD. When this had been done, 12they deposited the offerings, tithes, and votive offerings there for safekeeping. The overseer of these things was Conaniah the Levite, and his brother Shimei was second in command. 13Jehiel, Azaziah, Nahath, Asahel, Jerimoth, Jozabad, Eliel, Ismachiah, Mahath, and Benaiah were supervisors subject to Conaniah the Levite and his brother Shimei by appointment of King Hezekiah and of Azariah, the prefect of the house of God. 14Kore, the son of Imnah, a Levite and the keeper of the eastern gate, was in charge of the voluntary offerings made to God; he distributed the offerings made to the LORD and the most holy of the votive offerings. 15Under him in the priestly cities were Eden, Miniamin, Jeshua, Shemaiah, Amariah, and Shecaniah, who faithfully made the distribution to their brothers, great and small alike, according to their divisions.
16There was also a register by ancestral houses of males three years of age* and over, for all priests who were eligible to enter the house of the LORD according to the daily schedule to fulfill their service in the order of their divisions.f 17The priests were inscribed in their family records according to their ancestral houses, as were the Levites twenty years of age and over according to their various offices and divisions.g 18A distribution was also made to all who were inscribed in the family records, for their little ones, wives, sons and daughters—thus for the entire assembly, since they were to sanctify themselves by sharing faithfully in the votive offerings. 19The sons of Aaron, the priests who lived on the lands attached to their cities, had in every city men designated by name to distribute portions to every male of the priests and to every Levite listed in the family records.
20Hezekiah did this in all Judah. He did what was good, upright, and faithful before the LORD, his God. 21Everything that he undertook, for the service of the house of God or for the law and the commandment, was to seek his God. He did this with all his heart, and he prospered.h
* [31:7] Third month…seventh month: between the late spring feast of Weeks or Pentecost and the fall feast of Booths or Tabernacles, there is seldom any rain in Palestine; at the end of this dry period the problem of storage (v. 11) would become acute.
* [31:16] Three years of age: this may be a textual error for "thirty years." According to Nm 4:3, 23, 30, men of the priestly clans served from the ages of thirty to fifty.
a. [31:1] 2 Chr 34:3–4; 2 Kgs 18:4.
b. [31:3] Nm 28–29; 1 Chr 29:3; Ez 45:17.
c. [31:5] Nm 18:18–24; Dt 14:22–23.
d. [31:6] Neh 12:44–47; 13:10–13.
f. [31:16] 1 Chr 23:3–4.
g. [31:17] 1 Chr 23:6–24.
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Spas are a wonderful way to relax and restore the equilibrium. Jaquar's Spa models are technological marvels whose 'well being circuits' comprise of various seats and a common footrest in the centre. Each seat is strategically ftted with different types of massage jets in various positions, oriented to massage different parts of the body. By moving from one seat to the other, one can enjoy a complete and satisfying massage that stimulates and relaxes all parts of the body. Cushioned headrests, ergonomic seats and a host of high performance features makes this the ultimate home spa experience.
An array of energy efficient technologies make our spas more economical to run and easier to enjoy more often without worrying about power consumption.
Unlike swimming pools, Jaquar Spas don't use harsh chemicals that can be harmful for the skin. Our spas feature advanced water treatment technologies to ensure the cleanest, clearest water.
Has anti-condensation lining wrapping the tank and supply bend to protect damage from masonry condensation.
Jaquar Spas have superior hydrotherapy performance and features that are usually reserved for the world's most expensive spas.
Every Jaquar Spa is hand crafted using industry leading techniques and materials, which is why we can guarantee the spa shell for 10 years.
To let you enjoy using them without worrying about the power bill, Jaquar Spas come with a whole range of energy efficient technologies.
Jaquar spas have insulation in the perimeter of their cabinets to maintain the warmth of the water, and the spa's plumbing and equipment, further reducing your energy costs.
Allows the spa to tune itself to its environment, day-to-day and season-to-season, thus reducing your heating costs by up to 20%.
Using Power Save software, Jaquar spas can be designed to do the filtering and heating when power costs are at their lowest. You can tailor the operation of your Jaquar spa to take advantage of smart meter technology and reduce your running costs.
The top priority is to remove waterborne contaminants.
A Jaquar spa's hydroflow jets are designed to maximise jet pressure and provide a world-class hydrotherapy experience giving different massage action in each seat.
Jaquar spas are designed to maximise your comfort. Jets are positioned to massage tired muscles. The controls are within easy reach. And relaxation comes automatically
Jaquar spa control systems are intuitive and easy to operate and offers maximum flexibility and control. The top side panel controls most functions with just a touch of the button. More advanced controls can be accessed through the simple English menu functions.
To avoid arguments over who gets the spa's longer (usually the most comfortable and most coveted seat in the spa), most Jaquar spas have two luxurious hydrotherapy loungers.
To ensure complete satisfaction for all, each seat in your Jaquar spa can be controlled with the seat's pressure control dial. In addition, most jets can be individually controlled, directing pressure to where you need it most.
Flood lighting, jet lights, backlit drink holders and water features, waterline illumination and access lighting can all be added to your Jaquar spa to enhance your experience. Lighting programs can be controlled using the spa's topside controller.
Optional on most Jaquar models, the neck therapy collar incorporates jets specially designed to eliminate stress and tension carried in the neck and shoulder area. Opt for the neck therapy collar to soothe away the stresses of your day
Your Jaquar Spa is also equipped with an early warning 'Spa Health Indicator' light. This light comes on to indicate that the product needs service, maintenance or attention to verify any fault that may arise, and to prevent chances of damage escalation.


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RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group is a core member of RWJBarnabas Health's comprehensive health care system. The primary and specialty care providers comprising our multi-specialty medical group, deliver coordinated, patient-centered care with convenient access to the vast resources and technologies offered by RWJBarnabas Health.
When you choose one of our providers you gain a partner you can trust to not only treat you when you are sick, but guide you towards improved health and wellness.
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Pediatric sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) is a general term for breathing difficulties occurring during sleep. SDB can range from frequent loud snoring to obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a condition where part, or all, of the airway is blocked repeatedly during sleep. When a child's breathing is disrupted during sleep, the body thinks the child is choking. The heart rate increases, blood pressure rises, the brain is aroused, and sleep is disrupted. Oxygen levels in the blood can also drop.
Approximately 10 percent of children snore regularly, and about two to four percent of children experience OSA. Recent studies indicate that mild SDB or snoring may cause many of the same problems as OSA in children.
What Are the Symptoms of Pediatric SDB?
Potential symptoms and consequences of untreated pediatric SDB may include:
- Snoring—The most obvious symptom of SDB is loud snoring that is present on most nights. The snoring can be interrupted by complete blockage of breathing, with gasping and snorting noises associated with waking up from sleep. Loud snoring can also become a significant social problem if a child shares a room with siblings, or at sleepovers and summer camp.
- Irritability—A child with SDB may become irritable, sleepy during the day, or have difficulty concentrating in school. He or she may also display busy or hyperactive behavior.
- Bedwetting—SDB can cause increased urine production at night, which may lead to bedwetting (also called enuresis).
- Learning difficulties—Children with SDB may become moody and disruptive, or not pay attention, both at home and at school. SDB can also be a contributing factor to attention deficit disorders in some children.
- Slow growth—Children with SDB may not produce enough growth hormone, resulting in abnormally slow growth and development.
- Cardiovascular difficulties—OSA can be associated with an increased risk of high blood pressure, or other heart and lung problems.
- Obesity—SDB may cause the body to have increased resistance to insulin, and daytime fatigue can lead to decreased physical activity. These factors can contribute to obesity.
What Causes Pediatric SDB?
A common physical cause of airway narrowing contributing to SDB is enlarged tonsils and adenoids. Overweight children are at increased risk for SDB because fat deposits around the neck and throat can also narrow the airway. Children with abnormalities involving the lower jaw or tongue, or neuromuscular deficits such as cerebral palsy, have a higher risk of developing SDB.
How is Sleep Apnea Diagnosed?
If you notice any of the symptoms described in this article, have your child checked by an ENT (ear, nose, and throat) specialist, or otolaryngologist. Sometimes physicians will make a diagnosis of SDB based on history and physical examination. In other cases, like children suspected of having severe OSA due to craniofacial syndromes, morbid obesity, neuromuscular disorders, or for children less than three-years-old, additional testing such as a sleep test may be recommended.
The sleep study, or polysomnography (PSG), is an objective test for SDB. Wires are attached to the head and body to monitor brain waves, muscle tension, eye movement, breathing, and the level of oxygen in the blood. The test is not painful and is generally performed in a sleep laboratory or hospital. Sleep tests occasionally produce inaccurate results, especially in children. Borderline or normal sleep test results may still result in a diagnosis of SDB based on parental observations and clinical evaluation.
What Are the Treatment Options?
Enlarged tonsils and adenoids are a common cause for SDB. Surgical removal of the tonsils and adenoids, called tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy (T&A), is generally considered the first line treatment for pediatric SDB if the symptoms are significant, and the tonsils and adenoids are enlarged. Of the more than 500,000 pediatric T&A procedures performed in the United States each year, the majority treat SDB. Many children with OSA show both short- and long-term improvement in their sleep and behavior after T&A.
Not every child with snoring needs to undergo T&A. If the SDB symptoms are mild or intermittent, academic performance and behavior is not an issue, the tonsils are small, or the child is near puberty (because tonsils and adenoids often shrink at puberty), it may be recommended that a child with SDB be watched conservatively and treated surgically only if symptoms worsen.
Recent studies have shown that some children have persistent SDB after T&A. A post-operative sleep study may be necessary, especially in children with persistent symptoms or increased risk factors for persistent apnea after T&A such as obesity, craniofacial anomalies or neuromuscular problems. Additional treatments such as weight loss, the use of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP), or additional surgical procedures may sometimes be required.
What Questions Should I Ask My Doctor?
- Because tonsils and adenoids often shrink at puberty, how will I know it's safe for my child if they are not removed?
- Is a sleep study required to make a diagnosis?
- After my child has had their tonsils and adenoids removed, will they have any problems with immune function?


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Three First Tee teens ace holes 5, 7 and 17 at the iconic course
PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (Sept. 25, 2022) – Seventy-eight First Tee teens from across the country had the opportunity to learn from the game's legends and explore possibilities in golf and beyond during the PURE Insurance Championship impacting First Tee, an official PGA TOUR Champions event, which concluded today at Pebble Beach.
Bryson Hughes representing First Tee – North Florida and paired with Alex Cejka, and Megan Meng representing First Tee – Greater Trenton and paired with Charlie Wi, claimed the male and female Pro-Junior titles today, respectively. Hughes and Cejka finished 18-under and won in a scorecard playoff, while Meng and Wi capped off the event 22-under.
The PURE Insurance Championship, in its 19th year, brings 78 teens from First Tee chapters nationwide to Pebble Beach Golf Links and Spyglass Hill Golf Course. Throughout the week the teens apply character strengths to play at an elite level at an iconic golf course where they are paired with and mentored by a PGA TOUR Champions player and amateurs from the business world. The annual event, hosted by the Monterey Peninsula Foundation, was televised internationally on Golf Channel.
Three teens in the field made holes-in-one at Pebble Beach during their tournament practice rounds – Cooper Groshart from San Louis Obispo, Calif. on #7 (video), Theresa Shaw from Auburn, Calif. on #17 (video) and Sophia Bardunias from San Ramon, Calif. on #5 (video).
"We are proud of all the teens who played with confidence and composure this week at the PURE Insurance Championship," said Greg McLaughlin, First Tee CEO. "These young people exemplify the character and values we instill through the First Tee programs every day. A special congratulations to Bryson and Megan for winning the Pro-Junior titles. Thank you to our partners – PURE Insurance, PGA TOUR Champions, Chevron, Monterey Peninsula Foundation and Golf Channel – for making this a special week for 78 First Tee participants."
Hughes is a 15-year-old sophomore at Creekside High School in St. Johns Country, Fla. where he holds a 3.8 GPA. He has been involved with First Tee – North Florida for nine years and playing in this tournament has been a goal since he first watched it on TV as a six-year-old. Hughes holds a +2.3 handicap and is the No. 1 player on the golf team at Creekside High School.
"Thanks to PURE Insurance and First Tee for an amazing experience," said Hughes. "Pebble Beach is golf heaven and it feels great to get a win at such a cool course. I've tried to make the most of this week by focusing on what I could learn from Alex and all the pros in the field. My biggest takeaway is how well they handle themselves during high-pressure situations."
Meng is a 16-year-old junior at Hopewell Valley Central High School in Pennington, NJ where she holds a 4.5 GPA. She's been involved with First Tee – Greater Trenton for nine years and has progressed from participant to volunteer junior coach mentoring the younger participants in the program. Meng holds a +2.3 handicap and aspires to play collegiate golf. She was named 2022 NJ.com Golfer of the Year.
"I've worked really hard to get to this moment," said Meng. "But the biggest thing I've learned this week is that golf is meant to be fun. I've had a really great time and I've made memories I'll carry with me for the rest of my life. I'd like to thank my pro Charlie, PURE Insurance and First Tee for this opportunity.
During the week, First Tee partners PURE Insurance and Chevron both hosted events to celebrate their commitment to First Tee's mission and raise additional funds to support the First Tee College Scholarship Program. Leaders from PURE Insurance extended a surprise invitation to the scholarship program to 17-year-old Isabelle Junio, a high school senior from First Tee – Phoenix. The program pairs Scholars with a mentor and provides professional development workshops and financial assistance throughout the college experience.
First Tee is a youth development organization that teaches life skills and helps kids and teens build their strength of character through golf. The PURE Insurance Championship is one of several national opportunities provided by First Tee Headquarters to encourage and motivate participants as they progress through the program and toward higher education opportunities.
To access photos from the event, visit here. For more information on the tournament, visit PUREInsuranceChampionship.com. To learn more about First Tee and see the full field list, visit TheFirstTee.org.
About PGA TOUR First Tee Foundation ("First Tee")
First Tee (www.firsttee.org) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit youth development organization that is supported by the PGA TOUR. Its mission is to impact the lives of young people by providing educational programs that build character and instill life-enhancing values through the game of golf. In 2022, First Tee celebrates its 25th anniversary and reaching millions of youth through its network of 150 chapters, 10,000 schools and 1,700 youth centers. Headquartered in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, USA, programs are delivered in all 50 United States and select international locations. President George W. Bush serves as Honorary Chair.
About Monterey Peninsula Foundation
Monterey Peninsula Foundation is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization which donates funds from the proceeds of the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am on the PGA TOUR and the PURE Insurance Championship Impacting the First Tee, a PGA TOUR Champions tournament. The Foundation focuses on improving the quality of life in Monterey, Santa Cruz, and San Benito counties.
About PURE Insurance
Privilege Underwriters Reciprocal Exchange (PURE) Insurance is a property and casualty insurance company designed exclusively for successful, responsible families. We opened for business more than 15 years ago with the goal of offering something different in the insurance space: a company focused on doing what's right for our membership (policyholders), one that promotes transparency and alignment of interests, and delivers greater value.
Today, after growing at least 15% in each year since we began, we are the most awarded insurer in our category, offer coverage in all 50 states that includes high value homeowners, automobile, collections, watercraft, personal excess liability, fraud & cyber and flood to a membership of more than 100,000 individuals and families.
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About PGA TOUR Champions
PGA TOUR Champions is a membership organization of professional golfers age 50 and older, including 34 members of the World Golf Hall of Fame. The Tour's mission is to provide financial opportunities for its players, entertain and inspire its fans, deliver substantial value to its partners, create outlets for volunteers to give back and generate significant charitable and economic impact in tournament communities. Follow PGA TOUR Champions online at PGATOUR.com, at facebook.com/PGATOURChampions, on Twitter @ChampionsTour and on Instagram @pgatourchampions.
All events are televised in the United States, with most receiving complete coverage on Golf Channel, the exclusive cable-television partner of PGA TOUR Champions. Tournament programming is available via 25+ TV linear partners in 145+ countries and territories, with 25 channels carrying long-form and/or highlights coverage, and 200+ hours of live coverage distributed in 135+ countries and territories. Programming is also available via the OTT platform GOLFTV powered by PGA TOUR in every market outside of the United States, excluding China and Korea, with live coverage distributed in 130+ countries and territories.


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Swimming Upstream
While the Indians are still getting ready to play a game against a team that also doesn't have "Cleveland" across the chest, news from Goodyear is slow. There's the bit of info that Carmona moving to the other side of the pitching rubber which, if turns him back into Fausto v.2007, could be the biggest and best news for Indians' fans since CC was traded, and there are the usual "he looks good", "he's in the best shape of his life", and "this young guy could make some waves this season" pieces…but all in all, it's been largely uneventful.
In light of that, I thought it would be interesting to pass along a piece that Baseball America recently posted concerning the issues of competitive balance and revenue sharing in MLB, a topic that I took some time to touch on this off-season, proposing what I saw as a suitable proposal to address both. Seeing as how the upcoming Indians' season is being anticipated with either dread or apathy by most, going through the piece might put where the club sits today in Arizona (at the beginning stages of another rebuild) into the proper perspective.
Providing that perspective is Maury Brown, founder of the Biz of Baseball site, who penned a must-read article that explains how Revenue Sharing works, both in terms of the payees and the payors, a Competitive Balance Tax, and the feasibility of a salary cap, soft or hard.
While this is meant to shed some light on a particular aspect of the piece, I would encourage everyone to take the time to read the entire missive as it does a tremendous job of explaining where the revenue-sharing money comes from (it comes from two places) as well as outlining the issues that nearly every team (regardless of where they fit on the food chain) seem to have with the current arrangement.
The most interesting portion of the piece as it relates to the Indians however, was that the MLB went on the record as to how they felt the revenue-sharing money should be spent by those receiving checks not only from the Central Fund, but also from the high-revenue clubs. In the process of articulating their opinion as to how revenue sharing is supposed to work this little beauty was uncorked from Rob Manfred, the MLB's Executive Vice President of Labor Relations:
"Overall, the Commissioner's view is that revenue-sharing recipients have made appropriate use of revenue-sharing proceeds over a very long period…Clubs at low-revenue spectrum have always gone through cycles when they develop with less expensive young talent, in a way like Tampa Bay did, that moves them along to field a very competitive team. When you're at that low-revenue period, you're still going to be getting your revenue-sharing. Clubs can then position themselves for a much higher player payroll when that roster matures, and one of the ways you may decide to position yourself is reduce your debt load so that you don't have to pay debt when your roster then matures."
Read that again and realize that this passed through the lips of the MLB's Executive Vice President of Labor Relations – that the system in place currently perpetuates a vicious cycle for low-revenue teams, starting with said low-revenue teams developing young, less expensive talent in an attempt to field a "very competitive team". Once that young, less-expensive talent matures, The Commissioner's solution for this is to have contributed the revenue-sharing money throughout the cycle to afford them the opportunity to and to "position" the team for a "much higher payroll" when that roster "matures".
Anybody know where I can find a real-world application of this?
Oh yeah, that's right…from 2004 to 2009 in Cleveland:
Indians' Payroll
2004: $ 34,319,300
2005: $ 41,502,500
2006: $ 56,031,500
2007: $ 61,673,267
2008: $ 78,970,066
2009: $ 81,579,166
See the slow ramp-up in payroll as the talent that was once "less-expensive" starts to mature?
Now that the team finds itself at Square 1 (or maybe 2 depending upon where you sit), remember how the team is shedding payroll and attempting to minimize all future financial commitments to clear the decks for what is hoped to be the next contending team?
This is how MLB has DESIGNED "low-revenue" teams to compete, in this cyclical attempt to catch lightning in a bottle manner, up against the "haves" in the marketplace. Essentially, the design of it is exactly how we saw the last 5 to 6 years play out in Cleveland as the team assembles a group of young talent in the hopes that it will mature into a contender, with the further hope that the contending team can win the World Series before the whole "tear down/rebuild" has to start again.
Unfortunately, this is how it works for the majority of the teams in MLB as Brown points out that from 2000 to 2009, "of the 23 clubs that made the playoffs, the top nine in payroll made 58 percent of the postseason appearances." Yes, the 9 teams that had the highest payrolls in the decade (Yankees, Red Sox, Mets, Dodgers, Braves, Cubs, Angels, Phillies, and Cardinals) accounted for 46 postseason appearances, while the other 21 teams in the league accounted for 34 postseason appearances* from 2000 to 2009. And somehow, MLB is pointing to this as evidence that revenue sharing is working.
*It should be noted that the Indians had two postseason appearances and came in with the 13th highest payroll of the decade in MLB.
The idea is that every team will get a chance to make the post-season, just not that every team will get a chance to make the post-season year after year. That opportunity for perennial contention is only afforded to the teams that can…well, afford it.
We've seen it here in Cleveland that if mistakes are made as those payrolls ramp up or injuries or regressions occur to the players that are chosen to extend that "window of contention", the whole thing starts over again in earnest. Seeing both Hafner and Westbrook on the 2010 serve as a reminder to that, in that the Indians did commit large dollars to players that they felt would be able to carry them from one window of contention to another and the failure of either to live up to pre-contract performance undermined the idea that perennial contention was anything more than a wing and a prayer.
As the Indians enter the 2010 season attempting to climb back up that mountain that battered them so badly on their way down over the last two seasons.


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Artist: Pete Rock
Album: Soul Survivor
[pete rock]
Aiyyo, check this one out
Somethin smooth
Calm you down
Check out the story
Ya know what i mean? 1998
It's vinia on the hook up
Pete rock
Aiyyo, a type love story, with the guts and glory
Yes a high priced shorty, dollar signs when you saw me
Havin naughty intentions witcha
Rear suspension, a star, the first convention
Got the camera's attention, i mentioned no names
I guess times changed from the subway trains
To the first class planes, still the same type of freak
In the penthouse suite, and rendezvous to meet
I guess we goin deep cover you still got the hunger
For the chocolate boy wonder, back to the days of thunder
Thighs and light eyes, caramel surprise
Soft skin and healthy size, i'm just that type of guy
Fly and cool, ms. jamaica at the pool
Takin her to school, debate the golden rule
Only fools fall fast, sellin out for the cash
But this love's gotta last from the ash to the dust
Build trust, beyond the lust, kick back
And split a dutch, chill out and tell tales and such
You're mind blowin
Chorus: vinia mojica
Mind blowin, decision
Causes head-on collision
You know it
And i know it
That you need me, i want you
[pete rock]
Yo, a ghetto superstar, got a taste for caviar
So far, you're up to par, with the luxury car
The lex or the benz, connect with your friends
Once again in the lens tryin to follow the trends
From tens to hundreds, designer tight threads
And strong black dreads, catch the "ooh" from the heads
("you see that dime kid?")
Yo a med school grade, my pen still on the pad
Remembering, what we had, fubu past the fad of lugz and thugs
Now we sip each other's wine on persian rugs
Givin love and backrubs
In tubs with the bubbles, carefree from the struggle
I like your new muscle, so appealing to my hustle, to knock
It's the one and only pete rock
Got a lock on this lady might even make a baby
No time to act shady, it's strictly for the ladies
Mind blowin
[pete rock]
Aiyyo, playin trivial pursuit, with lottery loot
Feedin me grapes and fruit in your birthday suit
Parachute over paris, you way above average
Type built for marriage, with twins in the carriage
Thank aladdin for the wish and deep fry fish
There's no way we can miss (swish!) it's all good
When we back in the hood, twistin trees with no wood
When i was stressed out, you always understood
To my legend, no question, you're the answer
With the legs of a dancer, can't refuse a jolly rancher
Born a cancer zodiac, with features that attract
Causin cardiac arrest, no stress, take my hands
And caress your chest, sleep and dream about the rest
When it comes to beauty girl it's no contest
Grab ahold of yourself, and, open your eyes
Get wise to my exercise and realize
We got one life to live baby, just one
We only got one life to breeze, see us live through our seeds
Chorus (repeat to fade)
Pete Rock: Take Your Time Pete Rock: Soul Survivor


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Awards Offered By Denison Computer Science
Forbes B. Wiley Award
This award is given in memory of Forbes B. Wiley, who taught Mathematics at Denison University from 1910 to 1956. It is given for Excellence in Mathematics to one or more sophomores for work completed in their freshman year and to one or more juniors for work completed in their first two years.
John L. Gilpatrick Mathematics Award
This award was established in 1914 in memory of John Lord Gilpatrick who taught Mathematics at Denison University from 1874 to 1912. The first award was presented in 1915. It is awarded to the most outstanding senior major in the department as determined by the Mathematics and Computer Science faculty.
Alice Hutchinson Lytle Award
The Alice Hutchinson Lytle Award, established in 1970, is awarded to the senior female who has earned the highest cumulative GPA in mathematics and computer science courses during her first three years. This individual must have taken at least two semesters of mathematics and computer science at Denison. In any given year that no female shall qualify, the department can substitute a male 2012 - 2011 Beidi Qiang
Chosaburo Kato Memorial Award
The Chosaburo Kato Memorial Award, established in 1965, is awarded to the most promising junior major in the department who has both good character and the recommendation of the Mathematics and Computer Science faculty.
Ethan D. and Hallie Roberts Memorial Award
The Ethan D. and Hallie Roberts Memorial Award is given to a senior in the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science who has completed an outstanding research project.
Daniel Donald Bonar Mathematics and Computer Science Award
This award is to go to a junior major in Mathematics or Computer Science. The recipient chosen should be one who is engaged in department initiatives (i.e. attending lectures, etc.).


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The case of Alien abductions and alien implants has been a fascinating subject for years, if proven to be true, it could be considered as one of the best pieces of evidence that points towards the existence of otherworldly beings.
After years of researcher on the UFO phenomena by different individuals worldwide, there is a tremendous amount of "official" information that has been made available for people around the globe.
The National Archives of the United Kingdom, for example, published in 2013 a wide range of information ranging from testimonies of sightings, photographs and even drawings to prove human contact with extraterrestrial beings.
Whether aliens exist or not is something that has "never" been officially answered yet the question has not changed for years, even though in the last decade, tremendous evidence has been made averrable which directly points towards the existence of not only extraterrestrial beings, but beings from other "dimensions".
Since ancient times, there have been clues that have suggested an interaction between extraterrestrials and humans.
In modern days, factors such as the strange markings on the body and implants extracted from people claiming to have been abducted have fueled the idea that these otherworldly beings actually exist and have interacted with humans.
Dr. Roger Leir, a specialist in podiatry (Podiatry or podiatric medicine is a branch of medicine devoted to the study of diagnosis, medical and surgical treatment of disorders of the foot, ankle, and lower extremity) and arguably the most famous person in regard to the removal of extraterrestrials implants said to have performed around 17 surgeries in which suspicious objects, "implants" were extracted.
According to Dr. Leir, an amazing feature is that all of these alleged implants are the size of a pencil tip but extremely magnetic in nature, and some had too high frequency for their size.
Other items that were examined had meteorite fragments in common; metals such as gallium, germanium, platinum, ruthenium, rhodium and iridium. Research also found a diversion of nickel in quantities that lab analysis could not explain, nickel content of isotope ratio unknown to our planet.
According Ph.D. Alex Mosier specialist in Physical Chemistry, who examined the pieces together with Leir, fibers were found that are very similar in nature to carbon nanotubes which suggests that the fragments were designed or manufactured and it was impossible to find artifacts like these in nature.
They have to be processed, requiring complex engineering and are not easy to manufacture. These objects have also been scientifically researched by some of the world's most prestigious laboratories such as Los Alamos National Lab, New Mexico Tech and the University of California in San Diego.
Dr. Leir, who also worked as a medical consultant in the Mutual UFO Network, said that the people from which they extracted these strange objects had no visible scars or interruption in the integrity of the skin.
There were no signs of inflammation but X-ray tests clearly showed embedding, which seemed nearly impossible.
So far, medicine has had a phobia about tests which are linked to ufology. Very few scientists and doctors have dared to enter into debate regarding the matter, especially due to their professional prestige.
So what are these objects that have been proven to exist? If these objects point towards an otherwordly origin, what other evidence do we need?


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Rolled out in March 1987 along with the compact Mac SE, the Mac II was the first modular Mac – a revolutionary change in the Macintosh line (so revolutionary that it had to be kept secret from Steve Jobs, who loved the simplicity of all-in-one designs). Options include two 800K floppy drives and a hard drive as big as 5.25″.
Using Apple's video card, the Mac II supported 8-bit/256-color video at 640 x 480 pixels in an era where DOS users felt spoiled with 64-color EGA (640 x 350 pixels). Other video cards supported different resolutions and bit-depths. Although advertised as a 32-bit computer, the Mac II ROMs were "dirty," containing some 24-bit code. Running in 32-bit mode requires Mode32 (search the linked page for "mode32″).
The Mac II was the first Mac that could be turned on using the power key on the keyboard.
The Mac II was introduced before Apple adopted SuperDrive floppies* and was never shipped with them; a Mac II must be upgraded to support an FDHD (floppy drive, high density, 1.4 MB) drive and high density floppies. With the upgrade and appropriate software it can work with 3.5" DOS disks in addition to 800K and 1.4 MB Mac disks. Without the upgrade, the Mac II can read and write 800K floppies in the SuperDrive.
Although Apple officially rates SCSI in the Mac II at 1.25 MBps, real world testing indicates maximum SCSI throughput is closer to 1.4 MBps. For best SCSI throughput, the Mac II should be used with SCSI drives that have a buffer.
The Mac II requires special PAL SIMMs when using 4 MB or larger SIMMs. Even then, it is limited to 68 MB. In comparison, the IIx, IIcx, IIci, and IIfx can all reach 128 MB.
- Got a Mac II or other vintage Mac? Join our Vintage Macs Group or Vintage Macs Forum.
- Our System 6 Group and System 6 Forum are for anyone using Mac System 6.
The ray-traced image to the right was created on a Cray supercomputer to show off the Mac II's impressive color capabilities.
Upgrade Advice
Considering the cost of upgrading a Mac II to accept more than 8 MB RAM, you are probably better off completely replacing it. You can buy a Mac IIx that already includes SuperDrive support for under US$20 these days – and a "wicked fast" 40 MHz IIfx for not much more. In any case, you can easily move your video card and other accessories to the new computer.
- If you're content with performance but run out of memory, move to 8 MB ($10-20 depending on how much RAM you already have). Anything beyond 8 MB gets expensive in a hurry.
- If you need more than 8 MB of RAM, consider a Mac IIx motherboard ($10-25). You can move your Mac II RAM right over. You don't need to upgrade to a 1.4 MB floppy if you don't want to; the controller in the IIx supports the older 800K floppies as well as the FDHD floppies. A used IIx is a better bargain than just a motherboard if you also want the 1.4 MB floppy drive.
- Buy a used Mac IIx ($20 or so on eBay, but shipping is expensive). Buying the IIx gets you the 1.4 MB floppy drive and usually includes at least 8 MB of RAM. This is a better deal than a motherboard upgrade.
- Buy a Mac IIfx motherboard ($20-40). You will need to buy 64-bit SIMMs, quite possibly making this more expensive than buying a used IIfx, although sometimes a used IIfx motherboard will include 4 MB to get you started. You don't need to upgrade to a 1.4 MB floppy if you don't want to.
- LOW END MAC BEST BUY Buy a used Mac IIfx (starting at less than $50 depending on configuration). This provides roughly 3x the speed of your old Mac II, a SuperDrive, and usually 8-16 MB RAM and an 80-160 MB hard drive. Since you probably have 8 MB or less in your Mac II, the fact that the IIfx uses 64-bit SIMMs instead of 30-pin SIMMs isn't a big factor. You may well get an accelerated video card in the bargain.
- A newer hard drive will be larger and faster than the one Apple shipped with the Mac II, but you won't be able to take full advantage of that speed on such an old computer.
- If you want to run a larger monitor, support other bit depths, or have accelerated video, check out our Guide to NuBus Video Cards. There are lots to choose from, and many of them are dirt cheap on the used market.
Because the battery is soldered to the motherboard, a dead battery might be a good excuse for replacing your Mac II with a IIfx. The alternative is hacking your own battery holder.
* Apple later used the SuperDrive name to indicate a drive that could burn DVDs. The two drives are completely different things sharing the same name.
- introduced 1987.03.02 at $3,898 (floppy system) or $5,498 (with 40 MB hard drive); discontinued 1990.01.15
- code names: Reno, Paris, Becks, Milwaukee, Cabernet, Uzi, Ikki, Little Big Mac
- model no.: M5000
- Gestalt ID: 6
- upgrade path: IIx, IIfx (upgrade to high density floppy highly recommended, but not necessary)
Mac OS
- requires System 2.0 (a.k.a. 4.1) to 7.5.5
- addressing: 24-bit, 32-bit requires Mode32
Core System
- CPU: 16 MHz 68020
- FPU: 16 MHz 68881
- PMMU: optional 68851
- RAM: 1 MB, normally expandable to 20 MB; expandable to 68 MB using both 4-SIMM banks of 120ns 30-pin memory; supports 256 KB, 1 MB, 4 MB, and 16 MB SIMMs; 4 MB or larger SIMMs must be PAL type; use of 4 MB or larger SIMMs requires Apple M6051/C upgrade or third-party accelerator supporting large SIMMs; 4 MB and 16 MB SIMMs cannot be used in Bank A without FDHD upgrade
- 2.4, relative to SE
- 1.24, MacBench 2.0 CPU
- 3.4, Speedometer 3
- see Benchmarks: Mac II for more details
- video: requires video card – see our Guide to NuBus Video Cards for more information.
- Hard drive: 40 or 80 MB 5.25″ SCSI
- floppy drive:800 KB double-sided
- internal bay for second floppy drive
- ADB ports: 2
- serial ports: 2 DIN-8 RS-422 ports on back of computer
- SCSI ports: DB-25 connector on back of computer, maximum 11,200 kbps throughput
- sound: 8-bit stereo
- NuBus slots: 6
- size (HxWxD): 5.5″ x 18.7″ x 14.5″
- Weight: 24 lbs.
- PRAM battery: 3.6V lithium soldered to the motherboard
- power supply: 230W
Accelerators & Upgrades
- Interchangeabilty and Compatibility of Apple 1.4 MB Floppy SuperDrives, Sonic Purity, Mac Daniel, 2007.09.26. Apple used two kinds of high-density floppy drives on Macs, auto-inject and manual inject. Can they be swapped?
- Macintosh IIx motherboard (16 MHz 68030)
- Apple Macintosh IIfx motherboard (40 MHz 68030, uses 64-pin SIMMs)
- MicroMac Diimo/030 (50 MHz 68030), 64 KB cache, optional 50 MHz 68882 FPU
- Sonnet Technologies Allegro II (33 MHz 68030), not compatible with 68851 PMMU (PMMU functions are built into 68030 CPU), discontinued.
- Daystar Turbo 040 (33 MHz, 40 MHz 68040), discontinued
- Daystar Turbo 601, 66 MHz and 100 MHz versions, discontinued (resource: Unofficial Turbo 601 Site)
Discontinued accelerators (68030 unless otherwise noted) include the Applied Engineering TransWarp (33 MHz 68040), DayStar Universal PowerCache (33, 40, 50 MHz), Dove Marathon 030 Enhancement (32 MHz) and Marathon Racer II (32 MHz), Radius Rocket (25, 33 MHz 68040), TechWorks NuBus (33 MHz 68040), and Total Systems Voyager (50 MHz).
Accelerator Reviews
- Daystar PowerCache 40 MHz 68040 upgrade
- Radius Rocket
Online Resources
- Guide to the Macintosh II Series, an overview of the Mac II family.
- The Macintosh II Celebrates Its 25th Anniversary, Benj Edwards, Macworld, 2012.06.07
- Environmentally Responsible Retirement for Old Macs, Rick Lawson, Pioneers in Mac Development, 2008.06.13. After you've scavenged what useful parts you can from your old Mac, what's the most environmentally friendly way to dispose of the rest?
- Know Your Mac's Upgrade Options, Phil Herlihy, The Usefulness Equation, 2008.08.26. Any Mac can be upgraded, but it's a question of what can be upgraded – RAM, hard drive, video, CPU – and how far it can be upgraded.
- The Compressed Air Keyboard Repair, Charles W Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings, 2008.07.24. If your keyboard isn't working as well as it once did, blasting under the keys with compressed air may be the cure.
- Macs: Better by design, Tamara Keel, Digital Fossils, 2008.07.11. From the beginning, Macs have stood apart from other computers with their attractive and intelligent design.
- Tales of old Mac data retrieval, Adam Rosen, Adam's Apple, 2008.06.13. Getting apps and documents off 400K floppies, old disk images, and a Mac running System 5.
- A Vintage Mac Network Can Be as Useful as a Modern One, Carl Nygren, My Turn, 2008.04.08. Old Macs can exchange data and share an Internet connection very nicely using Apple's old LocalTalk networking.
- Vintage Mac Networking and File Exchange, Adam Rosen, Adam's Apple, 2007.12.19. How to network vintage Macs with modern Macs and tips on exchanging files using floppies, Zip disks, and other media.
- Vintage Mac Video and Monitor Mania, Adam Rosen, Adam's Apple, 2007.12.17. Vintage Macs and monitors didn't use VGA connectors. Tips on making modern monitors work with old Macs.
- Getting Inside Vintage Macs and Swapping Out Bad Parts, Adam Rosen, Adam's Apple, 2007.12.14. When an old Mac dies, the best source of parts is usually another dead Mac with different failed parts.
- Solving Mac Startup Problems, Adam Rosen, Adam's Apple, 2007.12.12. When your old Mac won't boot, the most likely culprits are a dead PRAM battery or a failed (or failing) hard drive.
- Why You Should Partition Your Mac's Hard Drive, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 2008.12.11. "At the very least, it makes sense to have a second partition with a bootable version of the Mac OS, so if you have problems with your work partition, you can boot from the 'emergency' partition to run Disk Utility and other diagnostics."
- The 25 most important Macs (part 2), Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 2009.02.17. The 25 most significant Macs in the first 25 years of the platform, continued.
- Better and Safer Surfing with Internet Explorer and the Classic Mac OS, Max Wallgren, Mac Daniel, 2007.11.06. Tips on which browsers work best with different Mac OS versions plus extra software to clean cookies and caches, detect viruses, handle downloads, etc.
- Simple Macs for Simple Tasks, Tommy Thomas, Welcome to Macintosh, 2007.10.19. Long live 680×0 Macs and the classic Mac OS. For simple tasks such as writing, they can provide a great, low distraction environment.
- Macintosh IIx: Apple's flagship gains a better CPU, FPU, and floppy drive, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 2007.09.19. 20 years ago Apple improved the Mac II by using a Motorola 68030 CPU with the new 68882 FPU. And to top it off, the IIx was the first Mac that could read DOS disks with its internal drive.
- Mac System 7.5.5 Can Do Anything Mac OS 7.6.1 Can, Tyler Sable, Classic Restorations, 2007.06.04. Yes, it is possible to run Internet Explorer 5.1.7 and SoundJam with System 7.5.5. You just need to have all the updates – and make one modification for SoundJam.
- Format Any Drive for Older Macs with Patched Apple Tools, Tyler Sable, Classic Restorations, 2007.04.25. Apple HD SC Setup and Drive Setup only work with Apple branded hard drives – until you apply the patches linked to this article.
- Making floppies and CDs for older Macs using modern Macs, Windows, and Linux PCs, Tyler Sable, Classic Restorations, 2007.03.15. Older Macs use HFS floppies and CDs. Here are the free resources you'll need to write floppies or CDs for vintage Macs using your modern computer.
- The First Expandable Macs: Mac II and SE, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 2007.03.02. Until March 2, 1987, Macs were closed boxes with no internal expansion slots, no support for color, and no internal hard drives. The Mac II and SE changed all that.
- Zen & The Art of the Macintosh, James & John, RetroMacCast, 2007.02.18. Looking at the Mac II, books about Macs, and rumors of a subnotebook MacBook.
- The legendary Apple Extended Keyboard, Tommy Thomas, Welcome to Macintosh, 2006.10.13. Introduced in 1987, this extended keyboard was well designed and very solidly built. It remains a favorite of long-time Mac users.
- 30 days of old school computing: No real hardships, Ted Hodges, Vintage Mac Living, 2006.10.11. These old black-and-white Macs are just fine for messaging, word processing, spreadsheets, scheduling, contact management, and browsing the Web.
- Jag's House, where older Macs still rock, Tommy Thomas, Welcome to Macintosh, 2006.09.25. Over a decade old, Jag's House is the oldest Mac website supporting classic Macs and remains a great resource for vintage Mac users.
- Vintage Macs with System 6 run circles around 3 GHz Windows 2000 PC, Tyler Sable, Classic Restorations, 2006.07.06. Which grows faster, hardware speed or software bloat? These benchmarks show vintage Macs let you be productive much more quickly than modern Windows PCs.
- Floppy drive observations: A compleat guide to Mac floppy drives and disk formats, Scott Baret, Online Tech Journal, 2006.06.29. A history of the Mac floppy from the 400K drive in the Mac 128K through the manual-inject 1.4M SuperDrives used in the late 1990s.
- Moving files from your new Mac to your vintage Mac, Paul Brierley, The 'Book Beat, 2006.06.13. Old Macs use floppies; new ones don't. Old Macs use AppleTalk; Tiger doesn't support it. New Macs can burn CDs, but old CD drives can't always read CD-R. So how do you move the files?
- DOS cards, x86 emulation, Boot Camp, and the future of Windows on Macs, Adam Robert Guha, Apple Archive, 2006.04.07. Macs have had DOS compatibility since 1987, and software emulators followed in a few years. With Boot Camp, Intel Macs can now run Windows XP. Where next?
- System 7.5 and Mac OS 7.6: The beginning and end of an era, Tyler Sable, Classic Restorations, 2006.02.15. System 7.5 and Mac OS 7.6 introduced many new features and greater modernity while staying within reach of most early Macintosh models.
- Turning an LC or other ancient Mac into a webcam with a QuickCam, Tyler Sable, Classic Restorations, 2006.01.25. As long as it has 4 MB of RAM and a hard drive, any 16 MHz or faster Mac that supports color can be configured as a webcam.
- System 7: Bigger, better, more expandable, and a bit slower than System 6, Tyler Sable, Classic Restorations, 2006.01.04. The early versions of System 7 provide broader capability for modern tasks than System 6 while still being practical for even the lowliest Macs.
- Web browser tips for the classic Mac OS, Nathan Thompson, Embracing Obsolescence, 2006.01.03. Tips on getting the most out of WaMCom, Mozilla, Internet Explorer, iCab, Opera, and WannaBe using the classic Mac OS.
- The Joy of Six: Apple's fast, svelte, reliable, and still usable System 6, Tyler Sable, Classic Restorations, 2005.12.06. System 6 was small enough to run quickly from an 800K floppy yet powerful enough to support 2 GB partitions, 24-bit video, and the Internet.
- Which system software is best for my vintage Mac?, Tyler Sable, Classic Restorations, 2005.11.22. Which system software works best depends to a great extent on just which Mac you have and how much RAM is installed.
- The legendary DayStar Turbo 040 hot rods 68030 Macs, Tyler Sable, Classic Restorations, 2005.11.29. DayStar's vintage upgrade can make an SE/30 and most models in the Mac II series faster than the 'wicked fast' Mac IIfx.
- Macintosh II Family Technical Overview, darknerd, Angelfire. Some excellent, rarely discussed technical details on the whole Mac II lineup.
- Games for '030s, Brian Rumsey, Low End Mac Gaming, 2000.05.26. A look at games that run nicely on the old 68030-based Macs.
- NuBus Video Cards. Profiles of Apple, Radius, SuperMac, and other NuBus video cards for Macs.
- The Once and Future Mac286 Page on the Web, John Rushmeyer. All about the AST Mac286 card.
- Why Should I Choose System 6 for the Mac II Family?, Manuel Mejia, Mac Daniel. If they can use System 7, why use System 6?
- System 6 for the Macintosh, Ruud Dingemans. If you have an older, slower, memory-limited Mac, System 6 is fast, stable, and still very usable.
- Mac II Upgrade Page, MacSpeedZone
- Faster browsing on older Macs, Online Tech Journal
- Macintosh II: The Mother of All Modern Macintoshes, Unofficial, Unauthorized, Apple Museum
- Still useful after all these years: the Mac II
- Mac II, IIci, and LC III Questions, Mac Daniel
- Information on 32-bit addressing
- Memory upgrade guide
- Links to System 6.0.8 and 7.0.1
- The Mac II, Apple History
- Mac II Specs, EveryMac
- If you need to create the smallest possible System file, you can delete Chicago 12, Geneva 9 and 12, and Monaco 9, since these fonts are in the Mac II ROMs.
- Never connect an Apple II 5.25″ floppy drive to the Mac's floppy port. Doing so can ruin the floppy controller, meaning you can't even use the internal drive any longer.
- Mode32 or Apple's 32-bit Enabler required to access more than 8 MB RAM. (Mode32 v7.5 works with System 7.5; Apple's enabler does not.)
- Internal video on the IIci and IIsi, and the Mac II mono and color video cards, will not work with multisync monitors, whether Apple or PC style. Griffin Technology made the Mac 2 Series Adapter, which works with Apple's Multiple Scan monitors and most Mac compatible monitors. There was also a version for using VGA-type monitors on older Macs.
- Serial port normally restricted to 57.6 kbps; throughput with a 56k modem may be limited. See 56k modem page. For more information on Mac serial ports, read Macintosh Serial Throughput in our Online Tech Journal.
- Apple discontinued support and parts orders for the Mac II on 1998.08.31. You may be able to find dealers with parts inventory either locally or on our parts and service list.
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The flower parts start to develop once the plant is sufficiently mature and external conditions are right. Floral initiation is regulated by a combination of complex exterior conditions specific to the native setting of each orchid species.
Some species need a dry period, while others react to day length or seasonal variations in temperature and humidity levels. Growers attempt to recreate these native conditions by adjusting the factors that influence growth and flowering.
It is best to water in the morning with tepid, non-chlorinated water. Allow the water to stand for 24 hours so that the chlorine can evaporate. The leaves and any roots growing outside the pot can also be lightly misted.
Watering frequency needs to be adapted to the different orchid genera, to the plant's stage of development (plantlet or mature plant), the season (rest, growth, flowering) and the growing conditions (medium, light, temperature and relative humidity).
Sympodial orchids with pseudobulbs (Cattleya, Cymbidium) are adapted to daily and seasonal cycles of humidity and drought in the wild. The potting medium must be allowed to dry out completely between waterings year-round. They must be given good relative humidity, however. Water them more frequently in summer. Orchids grown on mounts may require up to twice-daily watering.
Monopodial orchids without pseudobulbs require regular watering year-round. The potting medium for Phalaenopsis and Paphiopedilums must be allowed to dry out to a depth of one-half between waterings. For Vandas, wait until the medium is completely dry, but keep the relative humidity high around the plant. During the growth period, mist the leaves frequently or install a humidifier.


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Cole Sprouse and Lili Reinhart Reportedly Split Up Before the Pandemic
Cole Sprouse and Lili Reinhart have reportedly broken up after three years of dating.
Page Six reports the couple, who met and fell in love on the set of Riverdale in 2017, have ended their relationship. Sources claim they went their separate ways right before the global COVID-19 pandemic began.
"Cole and Lili split before the pandemic hit, and have been quarantining separately. They remain good friends," the insider explained.
The outlet also notes the breakup confirmation comes after Sprouse and Reinhart's Riverdale co-star Skeet Ulrich hinted the actors called it quits during a recent Instagram Live with girlfriend Megan Blake Irwin.
Someone asked him, "Do you think that Cole Sprouse and Lili Reinhart are a cute couple?" and he replied, "I think they were a very cute couple."
"They were a very cute couple," Irwin added, emphasizing the word "were."
As of right now, neither Sprouse nor Reinhart have commented on their relationship status. However, this isn't the first time they've dealt with breakup rumors.
In April, Sprouse addressed speculation that he cheated on Reinhart with model Kaia Gerber, revealing he received death threats.
"When I first stepped into a public relationship this was one of the foreseeable consequences," he wrote. "And while I truly never intended to indulge any part of my private life to the ravenous horde, it's clear my restraint in updating them has allowed them to push their own agenda onto my habits and lifestyle."
Reinhart also seemingly responded to rumors, tweeting then deleting the message, "Twitter is actually the most toxic form of social media. People are a--holes for the sake of being a--holes. Do you not understand karma? It's fine if you don't, you'll understand when it bites your miserable a--."


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Amazing! Having turned the magician into a little red ball, the rabbit then proceeded to make the Budvar trade mark vanish ... |
The facts in the case leading to this reference for a preliminary ruling can be found here, in an earlier IPKat post. The casus belli is a dirty trick played by Anheuser-Busch on Budějovický Budvar, národní podnik, applying for a declaration of invalidity of the latter's mark, which was concurrently valid with its own, just one day before the expiry of the five-year period of acquiescence and when Budějovický Budvar had no opportunity to respond to it.
The questions relate to the issue of whether the trick in question was legal under the harmonised European Union trade mark law, not whether it was dirty, and focused on the interpretation of the words of Article 4(1)(a) of the Council Directive 89/104 on the approximation of trade mark laws:
"Further grounds for refusal or invalidity concerning conflicts with earlier rightsThe Advocate General has advised the Court today that it doesn't need to answer the questions, since neither the retroactive application of Article 4(1)(a) nor its application from the date of entry into force of the directive are possible in the main proceedings. Accordingly,
'1. A trade mark shall not be registered or, if registered, shall be liable to be declared invalid:
(a) if it is identical with an earlier trade mark, and the goods or services for which the trade mark is applied for or is registered are identical with the goods or services for which the earlier trade mark is protected; ...".
"... in a case such as that at issue in the main proceedings, it must be decided in accordance with national law [and not Article 4(1)(a)] whether the proprietor of an earlier trade mark may apply for a mark to be refused registration or, if registered, to be declared invalid even where there has been long-established honest concurrent use of those marks for identical goods". [This is the Europeanese for "Good luck, boys, from now you're on your own!"]The IPKat, noting the identity of the warring parties, doesn't think that we will have heard the last of this dispute, even once the Court gives its ruling. Merpel is fascinated with what the AG had to say about abuse of right:
"121. The submissions of the Czech and Slovak Governments must be understood as arguing that, in their opinion, the abuse of the right under Article 4(1)(a) of the directive lies in AB's making the application for a declaration of the invalidity of the trade mark 'Budweiser' registered for BB one day before the expiry of the five-year period of acquiescence, thereby depriving BB of the possibility of defending itself against the application. I find that argument unconvincing, as it rests on the questionable basic assumption that the acquiescing party is to be prevented from making full use of the period specified in Article 9(1), out of consideration for another party who, generally unlawfully, is using an identical mark. But the right-holder must be conceded the right to apply the rules of substantive and procedural law in the way that is most to his advantage without laying himself open to an accusation of abuse of rights.Merpel remains unconvinced. Of course Anheuser-Busch is legally entitled to do what it did -- but the result is what we Kats, laymen, peasants and fools call an abuse. Only erudite and sophisticated judges are unable to see this.
122. Regardless of the question already considered in detail of whether the coexistence of the two marks on the basis of the doctrine of honest concurrent use recognised in national law is permissible under European Union law, this argument must therefore be countered by stating that it must be possible in principle for an action which is necessary for complying with a time-limit to be done up to the end of the last day. That corresponds both to the principles of the procedural laws of the European Union and its Member States and to the objectives of the directive. The expectation of the proprietor of the later mark that he will be able to use it free from objection by the proprietor of the earlier mark is already adequately protected by the fact that European Union law provides for limitation of rights to occur on the expiry of the five-year period of acquiescence. Until that period has expired, the proprietor of the later mark must be prepared for the other proprietor to take countermeasures at any time. The determination of a fixed time-limit of five years, as already explained, promotes legal certainty and effectively protects both parties by creating legal stability. To prevent the proprietor of the earlier mark from asserting his rights under Article 4(1)(a) of the directive one day before expiry of the five-year period of acquiescence would ultimately amount to calling into question the validity of that provision. Blurring the fixed time-limit on considerate grounds, as the Czech and Slovak Governments envisage, would be detrimental to the principle of legal certainty and thus not within the intention of the legislature. Their argument must therefore be rejected.
123. Consequently, no abuse of the right under Article 4(1)(a) of the directive may be seen in the fact that the application by AB for a declaration of invalidity of the later mark was made one day before the expiry of the five-year period of acquiescence".


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January 20
Quotes of the day from previous years:
- 2004
- No man can justly censure or condemn another, because indeed no man truly knows another ~ Sir Thomas Browne
- selected by Kalki
- 2005
- The survival of liberty in our land increasingly depends on the success of liberty in other lands. The best hope for peace in our world is the expansion of freedom in all the world. ~ George W. Bush
- selected by Kalki
- 2006
- I don't understand politics. I don't understand the concept of two sides. And I think that probably there's good on both sides, bad on both sides, and there's a middle ground. But it never seems to come to the middle ground. And it's very frustrating watching it, and seemingly we're not moving forward. ~ David Lynch (born 20 January 1946]
- selected by Kalki
- 2007
- What is an artist? A provincial who finds himself somewhere between a physical reality and a metaphysical one.... It's this in-between that I'm calling a province, this frontier country between the tangible world and the intangible one — which is really the realm of the artist. ~ Federico Fellini (born 20 January 1920)
- proposed by Kalki
- 2008
- I love child things because there's so much mystery when you're a child. When you're a child, something as simple as a tree doesn't make sense. You see it in the distance and it looks small, but as you go closer, it seems to grow — you haven't got a handle on the rules when you're a child. We think we understand the rules when we become adults but what we really experienced is a narrowing of the imagination. ~ David Lynch
- proposed by Kalki
- 2009
- There's new energy to harness, new jobs to be created, new schools to build, and threats to meet, alliances to repair. The road ahead will be long. Our climb will be steep. We may not get there in one year or even in one term. But, America, I have never been more hopeful than I am tonight that we will get there. I promise you, we as a people will get there. ~ Barack Obama
- proposed by Kalki
- 2010
- To those who would tear the world down: We will defeat you. To those who seek peace and security: We support you. And to all those who have wondered if America's beacon still burns as bright: Tonight we proved once more that the true strength of our nation comes not from the might of our arms or the scale of our wealth, but from the enduring power of our ideals: democracy, liberty, opportunity and unyielding hope. ~ Barack Obama
- proposed by Kalki
- 2011
- If there is anyone out there who still doubts that America is a place where all things are possible, who still wonders if the dream of our founders is alive in our time, who still questions the power of our democracy, tonight is your answer. … It's the answer spoken by young and old, rich and poor, Democrat and Republican, black, white, Hispanic, Asian, Native American, gay, straight, disabled and not disabled. Americans who sent a message to the world that we have never been just a collection of individuals or a collection of red states and blue states.
We are, and always will be, the United States of America.
It's the answer that led those who've been told for so long by so many to be cynical and fearful and doubtful about what we can achieve to put their hands on the arc of history and bend it once more toward the hope of a better day.
It's been a long time coming, but tonight, because of what we did on this date in this election at this defining moment change has come to America. ~ Barack Obama- proposed by Kalki
- 2012
- All art is autobiographical; the pearl is the oyster's autobiography. ~ Federico Fellini (born 20 January 1920)
- proposed by Kalki
- 2013
Lord — Protect my family and me. Forgive me my sins, and help me guard against pride and despair. Give me the wisdom to do what is right and just. And make me an instrument of your will. |
~ Barack Obama ~ |
- proposed by Kalki
- 2014
Experience is what you get while looking for something else. |
~ Federico Fellini ~ |
- proposed by Kalki
- 2015
There's this beautiful ocean of bliss and consciousness that is able to be reached by any human being by diving within, which is really peaceful and harmonious and can be enlivened by the group process. … This is all about establishing peace. Right now, we gotta get peace back in the world. Peace is a real thing. |
~ David Lynch ~ |
- proposed by Kalki
- 2016
There is no conflict in the absolute universe, but there is conflict in the relative world. |
~ Koichi Tohei ~ |
- proposed by Kalki
- 2017
Sadly, the American dream is dead. But if I get elected president, I will bring it back bigger and better and stronger than ever before, and we will make America great again. |
~ Donald Trump ~ |
- proposed by Kalki in regard to the impending inauguration of Trump as the 45th President of the USA.
- 2018
There are so many clues and feelings in the world that it makes a mystery and a mystery means there's a puzzle to be solved. Once you think like that you're hooked on probably finding a meaning, and there're many avenues in life where we're given little indications that the mystery can one day be solved. We get little proofs, — not the big proof — but the little proofs that keep us searching. |
~ David Lynch ~ |
- proposed by Kalki
- 2019
I don't think about technique. The ideas dictate everything. You have to be true to that or you're dead. |
~ David Lynch ~ |
- proposed by Kalki
- 2020
Every single thing in the world that was made by anyone started with an idea. So to catch one that is powerful enough to fall in love with, it is one of the most beautiful experiences. It's like being jolted with electricity and knowledge at the same time. |
~ David Lynch ~ |
- proposed by Kalki
- 2021
We must restore the soul of America. Our nation is shaped by the constant battle between our better angels and our darkest impulses. It is time for our better angels to prevail. Tonight, the whole world is watching America. I believe at our best America is a beacon for the globe. And we lead not by the example of our power, but by the power of our example. … Now, together — on eagle's wings — we embark on the work that God and history have called upon us to do. With full hearts and steady hands, with faith in America and in each other, with a love of country — and a thirst for justice — let us be the nation that we know we can be. A nation united. A nation strengthened. A nation healed. The United States of America. |
~ Joe Biden ~ |
- proposed by Kalki
- 2022
One change of attitude would change everything. If everyone realized that it could be a beautiful world and said let's not do these things anymore — let's have fun. |
~ David Lynch ~ |
- proposed by Kalki
- 2023
"It can't happen here" is number one on the list of famous last words. |
~ David Crosby ~ |
- proposed by Kalki; in regard of his recent death.
- 2024
Remember we have the potential to make life better for others. In our own small way, we can inspire, mentor, and encourage other women to do great things. So, don't hold back. Don't be silent. Don't give in to fear. Be bold. Be adventurous. Be yourself. There will always be people who want to tell you what you can do and what you can't. What is possible and what is not. I know because I have encountered those people throughout my life. Some of them were well meaning. But all of them wanted to limit my potential. Your potential is limitless. Your life — the life you want — is worth fighting for. So, fight. |
~ Nikki Haley ~ |
- proposed by Kalki; date of birth.
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- 3 InvisibleSun 08:39, 18 January 2007 (UTC)
- 3 Kalki 16:53, 19 January 2007 (UTC) with a very strong lean toward 4.
- 1 Zarbon 18:31, 22 April 2008 (UTC)
- 3 UDScott 16:27, 6 January 2009 (UTC)
- 3 (leaning toward 4) allixpeeke (talk) 00:17, 23 August 2014 (UTC)
Money is everywhere but so is poetry. What we lack are the poets. ~ Federico Fellini (born 20 January 1920)
- 3 Kalki 16:53, 19 January 2007 (UTC)
- 3 InvisibleSun 18:46, 19 January 2007 (UTC)
- 1 Zarbon 18:31, 22 April 2008 (UTC)
- 3 UDScott 16:27, 6 January 2009 (UTC)
- 2 allixpeeke (talk) 00:17, 23 August 2014 (UTC)
There is no end. There is no beginning. There is only the infinite passion of life. ~ Federico Fellini (born 20 January 1920)
- 3 Kalki 09:08, 20 January 2007 (UTC) with a very strong lean toward 4.
- 1 Zarbon 18:31, 22 April 2008 (UTC)
- 3 UDScott 16:27, 6 January 2009 (UTC)
- 3 InvisibleSun 23:06, 19 January 2009 (UTC)
- 3 allixpeeke (talk) 00:17, 23 August 2014 (UTC)
The values of Western civilization are not just different, they're better. I know a whole generation has been raised on the notion of multiculturalism, that all civilizations are just different. No, not always. Sometimes things are better. Rule of law is better than autocracy and theocracy. Equality of the sexes, better. Protection of minorities, better. Free speech, better. Free elections, better. ~ Bill Maher
- 3 DanielTom (talk) 20:59, 5 April 2014 (UTC)
- 1 ♞☤☮♌Kalki ⚚⚓⊙☳☶⚡ 18:54, 30 July 2014 (UTC) some things are indeed ALWAYS better, and true pluralism DOES recognize this, and asserts that the IMPLICIT or EXPLICIT bigotry which has so little scope of the ETERNAL struggles of LIGHT LIFE LIBERTY and LOVE everywhere ALWAYS is always something tragic, and sometimes disgusting, especially when it cites TRUE virtues AS IF they were EXCLUSIVE virtues. So it goes… ⨀∴☥☮♥∵ॐ …Blessings. ~ ♞☤☮♌Kalki ⚚⚓⊙☳☶⚡ 18:54, 30 July 2014 (UTC)
- 2 allixpeeke (talk) 00:17, 23 August 2014 (UTC)
I would say that the feminine values are now the values of America; sensitivity is more important than truth; feelings are more important than facts; commitment is more important than individuality; children are more important than people; safety is more important than fun. I always hear women say, "Y'know, married men live longer." Uh, yes, and an indoor cat...also...lives longer. It's a fur-ball with a broken spirit that can only look out on a world it will never enjoy, but it does, technically, live longer. ~ Bill Maher
- 3 DanielTom (talk) 21:21, 5 April 2014 (UTC)
- 2 ♞☤☮♌Kalki ⚚⚓⊙☳☶⚡ 18:54, 30 July 2014 (UTC)
- 2 allixpeeke (talk) 00:17, 23 August 2014 (UTC)
The more things change, the more they stay the same. |
~ Alphonse Karr ~ |
- 4 if used in 2017, 2021, 2025, 2029, 2033, 2037, 2041, 2045, etc., 1 if used any other year. allixpeeke (talk) 00:17, 23 August 2014 (UTC)
- 2 ♞☤☮♌Kalki ⚚⚓⊙☳☶⚡ 19:23, 8 October 2014 (UTC), with perhaps a lean towards 3 or 4 on some US presidential inauguration years.
The worst thing about this modern world is that people think you get killed on television with zero pain and zero blood. It must enter into kids' heads that it's not very messy to kill somebody, and it doesn't hurt that much. That's a real sickness to me. That's a real sick thing. |
~ David Lynch ~ |


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We spend a lot of time talking about the value of wild places. We talk about how they inspire reverence and enrich our lives. In turn, we beat the drums of conservation and preservation, given the how much these places matter to us. As fishermen, we're most protective of the wild places where we go to chase fish. But, the qualities these places possess that inspire awe in the mind of the fishermen likewise do so in the hiker, the mountain biker, the rancher, the farmer and so on. Wild places don't only make for better fishing, they make for better living. So, it should come as no surprise to learn that the people that live amongst these wild places -- and their spectacular fishing -- are also the happiest with where they live.
Chances are, should you ask any fly fisherman in the country which states offer the best fishing, that places like Alaska, Montana and Wyoming will roll off their tongue without hesitation. As it turns out, these same states also have the country's happiest residents, according to a recent Gallup poll. The poll asked residents of different states whether their state was "the best or one of the best places to live." Residents of Montana and Alaska topped the list, with over three out of four residents (77 percent) answering yes. Residents of Utah and Wyoming weren't far behind, with 70 and 69 percent responding in favor, respectively.
Overwhelmingly, the people that are most pleased with the place they call home do so to states that are known for their landscapes, wildlife and outdoor recreation. The top 20 states with the happiest residents can generally be characterized this way, and many of these states -- places like Maine, Washington, Oregon, Vermont, Colorado, Texas and Hawaii -- also offer some of the country's best fishing.
When we talk about protecting wild places and the animals and plants that predominate them from the perils of industry and natural resource extraction, the march of human development or the threats of climate change, we go to great lengths to use fancy words and sometimes complicated arguments to remind each other why these places are important. We talk about their role in the global ecosystem, their value to the economy and their importance to future generations.
Perhaps there's a simpler way to look at it: at a rate that is in stark contrast to the places where we've trampled our wilderness and replaced it with something else, these places make people happy.
Maybe that's enough.


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Welcome to Hatton Park
Since 1998, Hatton Park has been a growing and vibrant community built in a delightful rural setting in Warwickshire.
This website is all about Hatton Park's community, what is happening in Hatton Park, The Hatton Park Residents' Association and other affiliated organisations.
See full details of Hatton Park's modern, purpose built village hall and the activities held there on a regular basis. If you're interested in hiring the hall then you can check availability of the main hall and meeting room and send a message directly to the booking clerk by e-mailing email@example.com.
If you wish to get involved with the Hatton Park community, find out more or if you are a new resident, please REGISTER FOR UPDATES HERE.
If you have a general enquiry, please e-mail email@example.com, complete the contact form on the Contact Page.