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LOWELL -- City Councilor and former Mayor Rita Mercier plans to file a motion today to request the City Council go into executive session at an upcoming meeting to discuss Mayor Patrick Murphy's recent actions, and take a vote of "no confidence" in him.
Mercier declined to detail what conduct pertaining to Murphy's duties as mayor she plans to bring up during the private session she is calling for, but said she has many reasons for filing the motion.
The councilor also said she has gotten negative feedback about the mayor from different members of the community and decided action needed to be taken to make clear the council takes the public's concerns seriously.
"Wherever I go people are talking about the mayor and are embarrassed by him," Mercier told The Sun Monday afternoon. "I can't sit back and allow nothing to happen when so many blunders have been committed."
Mercier said she is seeking the vote of no confidence because neither the city's Plan E charter nor City Council rules appear to provide a formal process for the council to remove the mayor from his role.
Mercier, who has topped the ticket in the last eight council elections and is one of the most popular politicians in Lowell's history, said Murphy would be invited to the executive session if the council decides to hold one.
She also said she believes she has the support for her motion and no-confidence vote, and hopes Murphy decides to resign.
"It is the most difficult motion I have ever had to make, but I thought long and hard about what I'm doing," Mercier said.
Murphy, who became the city's youngest mayor when he was selected last year at age 29, did not respond to a request for comment Monday.
If filed with the City Clerk Tuesday, Mercier's motion would be discussed at the council's April 2 meeting. She said the executive session could then be scheduled for the council's April 9 meeting.
The mayor of Lowell is selected by the nine council members that city voters elect.
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Murphy, who was elected to his second term as a councilor in November 2011, was chosen by his colleagues to be mayor in January 2012 in a 5-4 vote over City Councilor Rodney Elliott.
Those voting for Murphy were Councilors Marty Lorrey, Bill Martin, Vesna Nuon, former Councilor Kevin Broderick, as well as Murphy.
Councilors Mercier, Ed Kennedy, Joseph Mendonca and Elliott voted for Elliott.
In the city's Plan E form of government, the mayor runs the council meetings, chairs the School Committee and represents the council at different community events.
The City Council hires a city manager who is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the city.
Sources told The Sun if the council was able to take a vote to have Murphy relinquish the chair, those who planned to support it were Councilors Elliott, John Leahy, Lorrey, Kennedy and Mercier.
Councilors recently began discussing whether to seek Murphy's removal because some councilors have grown concerned about Murphy's increasingly antagonistic attitude and behavior toward his fellow councilors, as well as his commitment to continuing to serve, said Elliott.
In announcing last month he would not seek re-election this year, Murphy criticized his colleague's production and said he looked forward to spending more time with "people with a higher level of maturity." He has previously criticized his colleagues in writing for their votes on two public-safety matters.
Murphy also took shots at his colleagues during the city's recent St. Patrick's Day breakfast that were seen as too personal and not in good fun. Prominent members of the Greek community were also upset that Murphy used a bust of Pericles they gave to the city as a gift as a prop in a photo displayed during his performance.
Mendonca declined to comment specifically on Mercier's motion, but said some of Murphy's recent actions outside the council chamber, including his performance during the St. Patrick's Day breakfast, have shed an "improper light" on city government that concerns him.
"This weekend's Greek Independence Day festivities had a cloud over them because people were upset at the mayor, but some of the rest of us had to deal with it as well," Mendonca said.
Elliott said that like Mercier, he hopes Murphy steps down as chair of the council.
"We need someone to lead the council who respects the Office of the Mayor, respects the council and is a true leader," Elliott said. "We can't have someone representing us who has no respect for us."
Leahy said he isn't sure a vote of no confidence will be a constructive step, referring to the measure "as a slap on the wrist."
"Obviously, he's not the public's favorite mayor. He needs to change his ways," Leahy said. "I think maybe he just wasn't ready to be mayor. It's disappointing."
Lorrey said he would leave Murphy's next steps up the mayor.
"It is his career and his decision," Lorrey said.
Kennedy said before any decision by councilors is made regarding Murphy, he would like to hear whether Murphy intends to continue serving as mayor.
Murphy missed the council's most recent meeting March 12 and was scheduled to miss the March 19 meeting that was canceled because of snow. The council has received no formal notification of why Murphy, who also missed two recent School Committee meetings, was absent.
"Because he does not communicate with anyone, it is hard to know how to go forward," said Kennedy. "He does not seem to have a lot of enthusiasm for the position."
Mayor's Aide Jennifer Myers told The Sun the mayor missed the most recent council meeting and School Committee meeting because he is battling the flu. He also could miss Tuesday's council meeting because he and his wife are expecting the birth of their first child, Myers said Friday.
Martin and Nuon did not respond to requests for comment.
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Las Vegas is a popular choice for weddings, and it's no wonder. The destination boasts a more appealing price tag when compared to the UK, attracting couples not just because of affordability, but also the stunning locations available. From desert weddings, helicopter weddings or romantic chapel weddings, the options are endless.
If your friends and family need a hand booking their flights and accommodation for your wedding, let us know. We're happy to organise their travel arrangements, so you get to enjoy their company and they can enjoy your day, stress-free!
To get married in Las Vegas, you'll need to consider the legalities first. The one most important requirement to your wedding ceremony is the marriage licence. These can be pre ordered and collected from the Las Vegas courthouse when you land. For more information, visit our Las Vegas page.
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To do this, we build bespoke wedding packages, uniquely tailored to each couple, which means not
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We have a vast choice of extras that we can add to your wedding to make your day special, and
stress-free. Below are just some of the additional extras we offer.
Whether you're looking for a buffet, three course meal, or both, we'll organise your wedding food to suit your specified taste and budget.
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From bridal hair and makeup, to couples' spa treatments, we'll ensure you're relaxed and looking your best before the big day.
Bouquets, buttonholes and table decorations can all be included in our floral packages.
Our professional photographers will take stunning pictures of your special day. Photography packages can include various size albums,
as well as CDs and DVDs.
Arrive to your wedding in style with our luxurious – and quirky – transport options, including limousines and horse and carriages.
Scottish pipers, pianist, bands and DJs – you name it and we can provide it.
End your special night with a bang with our beautiful fireworks packages.
The Wedding Travel Company helped us to organise our wedding in at The Flamingo with only months to spare. They made contact with the hotel, answered all my questions and queries and the day was perfect!
A huge thank you to George for arranging our wedding in at The Flamingo. I would strongly recommend this company as nothing was too much trouble and I was kept informed from start to finish. The main thing for me was that my wife was happy, which made everything perfect!
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Re: 20GB~ iRiver H320 MP3 PHOTO COLOR PLAYER FM/MP3, will this work?
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Date: Wed, 23 Aug 2006 11:50:50 -0500
oh. i'm sure it does. if you can find one.
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he has the h320. what you have is the h10 20gb. is that correct? if so then rockbox doesn't work on that yet.
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Some 250 Christian volunteers wrapped up three months of hard labor in the vineyards of Samaria last week and headed to their home countries to raise enough support to come to the aid of Jewish farmers again next year.
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It was also of enormous benefit to the spiritual lives of the Christians who participated.
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Tips: You can click "Settings" to tweak the detailed video and audio encoding settings. Or click "Edit" button to trim video into several segments by setting a specific output file size, append special effects, crop video screen area, add text/picture watermark.
Step 4. Start Conversion.
Now hit the big red "Convert" to start converting DVD to MP4 for Kindle Fire HD. After conversion, you can click "Open output folder" to quick locate the converted video.
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The annual traditional Thanksgiving Day is coming, and it's time to show our gratitude to our mom, family members, and friends. How will you celebrate this sweet moment with your family and what will you do to thank your mom for giving birth to you? Stay at home and spend more time with her while watch her favorite movie together, enjoy a delicious dinner and tell her everything at work, plan a short trip and have her relaxed at weekend? Whatever you have decided to do on Thanksgiving Day, Pavtube is a great helper to make it work. Pavtube Studio, a professional multimedia software provider, is dedicated to bring you personal audio-visual feast of digital world and brighten your digital life. Great News, Pavtube Studio is now offering FREE apps and UP to 66% off promotion on Pavtube best sellers (both Windows and Mac versions are available) for you to celebrate the coming Thanksgiving Day from November 6, 2013 to December 10, 2013.
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Enable Galaxy Tab 3 8 play DVD VOB videos on Win/Mac
Enable Galaxy Tab 3 8 play DVD VOB videos on Win/Mac
Description: This article shows the best solution to transfer DVD VOB files to Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 8-inch and 10.1-inch with best video settings.
"I don't have DVD disk but the VOB file of movie South Seas Adventure. And I was wondering if there's any solution to let me watch it on my Galaxy Tab 3?"
Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 (2013) (8-in, 10.1-inch) must be a good choice if you want to pick up a Android tablet. This new tablet is featured with 1280×800-pixel resolution, 1GB of RAM and a 1.5GHz dual-core processor, 16GB of on-board storage and Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean running the show. With all these specs, I believe it would be great fun to enjoy VOB videos on Galaxy Tab 3 (2013). But how?
This DVD VOB to Galaxy Tab 3 Converter is just designed to help you play DVD VOB on Galaxy Tab 3. With clean and simple interface, fast conversion speed and good video quality, it will become your most reliable DVD converting assistant. (Now is 20% OFF on 2013 Thanksgiving Promotion! Don't Miss it! )
1. Reach the Mac version here: DVD VOB to Galaxy Tab 3 Converter for Mac;
2. Blu-rays are also supported; see this guide: How to convert Blu-ray to Galaxy Tab 3
Tutorial: How to convert DVD VOB files to Galaxy Tab 3 8-inch and 10.1-inch
Step 1. Run Pavtube Video Converter Ultimate, as the VOB to Galaxy Tab 3 Converter. Click "Add video" to import VOB files.
It will recognize DVD discs from ROM, DVD ISO/IFO and DVD folders automatically.
Step 2. Choose Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 compatible format.
Click Format drop-down list to locate all the profile; choose "Samsung -> Samsung Galaxy Tab 3(*.mp4)" as the most compatible MP4 preset.
Step 3. Customize video specs.(Optional).
Click "Settings" and you can free change the video size, frame rate, bitrate and other settings.
If you think this step is a little troublesome, you can totally skip it, because the default settings will guarantee a well playback quality on your Tab slate.
Step 4. Converting DVD VOB to Galaxy Tab 3 8/10.1.
Now hit the big "Convert" to start conversion to Galaxy Tab 3. Wait for some moments, then click "Open output folder" to quick locate the converted MP4 file.
How to Transfer music, photo, video files from PC to Galaxy Tab 3 with Kies?
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Source: open-media-community.com/2013/11/05/watch-dvd-vob-on-galaxy-tab-3/
DRM Converter-Get iTunes m4v playable on Nexus 5
Convert and Sync iTunes videos and music to Nexus 5
Description:This article will share an easy way to help you remove DRM and convert iTunes videos and music to Nexus 5 android smartphone, and then you can play iTunes videos and music on Nexus 5 freely.
The Nexus 5 is a smartphone co-developed by Google and LG Electronics that runs the first Android device to ship with Android 4.4 KitKat. It uses a 4.95-inch, 1080p IPS display, and includes an 8-megapixel rear-facing camera with OIS.
Some people like to enjoy their videos and music on their smartphone when they are sitting on the road or doing the housework. ITunes has a large amount of video and music resource, but these resource are protected by the DRM, which will prevent you play the iTunes media files on none Apple device. In order to solve this tough problem, we need to remove DRM from iTunes first and then transfer these iTunes files to Nexus 5.
Here, Pavtube ChewTune can help you solve this problem, which has the professional DRM conversion function.
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Now download and install it. Below, I will throw up a quick tutorial for you, guaranteed to get iTunes and Nexus 5 to play nicely.
Converting iTunes movies and music for playback with Nexus 5
1. Make sure that your computer is authorized for your iTunes source, which means you can play your iTunes videos and music in iTunes.
2. Do not launch iTunes until you hit the "Convert" button.
3. Allow the audio driver installed during the Pavtube ChewTune installation.
1. Add iTunes videos and music and choose output format
Run ChewTune and add videos and music you bought and downloaded from iTunes through the "Add Video" or "Add from Folder" button. Then switch to "Windows" column from "Format" bar, and select "Google Nexus 7 H.264 Video (*.mp4) as the best output format for Nexus 5.
2. Setting output profiles
If you want to customize profile settings, click "Settings" to set the video and audio codec, bitrate, frame rate and so on.
3. Start converting
Now click the red icon to start converting iTunes DRM videos and music to Nexus 5. The conversion time is equal to the video and music length itself because it gives a 1:1 copy of the videos.
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Play rental DVDs on Windows 8.1/8 RT/Pro without time limitation
Load/Transfer rental DVD onto Windows 8.1/8 Tablet and Smartphones
Description: This article mainly discusses how to put rental DVD to Windows 8.1/8 tablet and smartphones, so that you can watch rental DVDs on portable devices without any time limit.
Surface 2, Surface Pro 2, Nokia 2520, Dell XPS 10, Asus VivoTab Smart ME400, Dell Latitude 10, Microsoft Surface RT/Pro, Toshiba Satellite U920T, Acer Iconia W700, Lenovo ThinkPad 2, HP Envy x2, Lenovo Yoga 11S...which one you've got as your first Windows tablet?
Out of all those Windows 8/8.1 tablets, Surface RT/Pro 2/1 must be the most attractive product for its tablet-laptop hybrid, a higher resolution 10.6-inch touch screen with excellent blacks, a smooth, pressure-sensitive stylus and an Intel Core i5 processor. It can run any application you throw at it, and has USB and Display Port connections
And because the good file compatibility of Windows 8/8.1, playback movies on Win8 tablets as well as smartphones should be much easier rather than taking a DVD player with you. I have been used to watch DVDs on Surface Windows 8.1 tablet everywhere, most of them are rental DVDs, without any time limit.
Have no ideas how to achieve it? Just follow this article to see the magic.
How to transfer rental DVDs to Windows 8.1/8 RT/Pro tablet and smartphones
Required tool:
DVD to Windows 8 Converter
About DVD to Windows 8 Converter: this is an ultimate DVD ripping tool that can help you convert purchased/rental DVD disc, DVD folder, IFO and ISO image files to any format that Windows 8.1/8 accepts. The feature I like most is that the output profiles is sorted of device models, which makes it much easier to make the choice.
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Step 1. Run DVD to Windows 8.1 Converter; load DVD
Click the disc button to browse and import DVD disc from ROM, or load the ISO/IFO files that you want to convert for viewing on Windows 8.1/8 tablets and smartphones.
Pavtube DVD Ripper will detect and list the main title (the full length of this movie with all the chapters) and check it by default. So just keep it untouched and let's move on to Step 2.
Step 2. Choose export format.
You can click the dropdown menu between "Format" and "Settings", you will see many presets sorted of different device models and programs. Move your cursor over the left column to locate your device model/manufacturer, or you can try the small search box on the bottom right corner.
For example, if you own a Surface RT/Pro, just choose "Windows>Microsoft Surface Windows RT/Pro H.264 Video (*.mp4)" as the best profile.
Step 3. Adjust specs or edit video before conversion (Optional)
Click "Settings" button to configure target file quality. After entering "Profile Settings" panel, you are allowed to adjust video and audio parameters such as bit rate, frame rate, sample rate, etc..
If you prefer a much better video quality and don't mind the output file size, you can rise the video bit rate higher than 1500. Generally speaking, the higher video bit rate will result in the larger output file size, and vice versa.
Step 4. Start conversion.
Now hit the big red "Convert" to start converting rental DVD movies to MP4 with best settings for playback on different Windows 8.1/8 tablets and smartphones.
After the conversion, you can get the converted DVD rips in *.mp4 format by clicking the "Open" or "Open output folder" icon.
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Silentmaxx TwinBlock HSF Passively Cools 100W CPUs
Subject: Cases and Cooling | July 24, 2012 - 09:58 AM | Tim Verry
Tagged: silentmaxx, passive cooling, hsf, cpu cooling, cooler
Having a silent system without fans is a noble goal, but CPUs generally need at least one. A new heatsink from Silentmaxx called the TwinBlock is designed to passively cool processors up to approximately 100W. Supporting sockets 774, 775, 1155, 1156, 1366 on the Intel side and 939, 940, and AMD 2/3 for AMD processors, it is compatible with just about any processor. The TwinBlock is, in a word, massive. Weighting in a just over 3 pounds, the heatsink measures 210mm (B) x 135mm (D) x 160mm (H) mm. It features a copper base with 10 heatpipes that connect to two aluminum fin arrays.
Interestingly, FanlessTech pointed us to a new computer build – the Fanless I-850 Gamer – that the company is planning to use the passive heatsink with to create a silent gaming PC. The PC can be equipped with up to an Intel Core i7-3960X Sandy Bridge-E processor and up to either an AMD 7970 or NVIDIA GTX 670 graphics card. The processor is cooled using the TwinBlock cooler while the GPUs are using custom coolers that should only kick on the fans over long gaming sessions or folding. The Fanless I-850 starts at 1279,00€ for the base configuration.
It is possible to buy just the heatsink, however. The Silentmaxx TwinBlock cooler can be yours for about $120 USD (€ 99.90 inc. VAT). More photos of the cooler are available below, and you can read more about the cooler on the SilentMaxx website.
The copper baseplate with 10 heatpipes connected to it.
Personally, I think this is a really cool heatsink, but it would never fit in my case. I think I did a cartoon-style jaw drop when I first saw it, and I think this even shows up the huge passive GTX 680 cooler we showed a few months back in terms of size – and that it's actually available currently. If you do decide to check this out, make sure you have enough clearance to install it!
It does come with a fan for increased air circulation if needed.
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Wow.. talk about hugely overweight.
Even with the back "supports" I wouldn't trust that on any motherboard. Not when one can put together one that's effectively silent. Nocutna 120mm fan + good Heatsync, can't hear it at any distance greater than a foot or two.
yeaaaaaa only for situations in which the board is laying down FLAT, few months of that hunk tugging on your board and im sure it would start to warp.
But hey... remember intel with the old push down snap pin heat sinks? those things would warp any board on installation.
Ahh... I see they found an old heatsink for Prescott CPUs laying around


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What is UNNExt?
Is a community of knowledge and practice for experts from developing countries and transition economies from Asia and the Pacific involved in the implementation of electronic trade systems and trade facilitation.
Established by the UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) and UN Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE). Its emphasis is on training, knowledge sharing, and application of international standards that are developed by the United Nations Centre for Trade Facilitation and Electronic Business (UN/CEFACT), the World Customs Organization, and other relevant organizations.
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The old adage is that "you never get a second chance to make a first impression" is true. Even so, the 2009 PawSox have made a tremendous first impression on this observer. Start with pitching. Enrique Gonzalez, Michael Bowden, Kris Johnson and Clay Buchholz have been very good and instrumental in the 3-1 start for Pawtucket. The reigning pitcher of the year in the International League, Charlie Zink (14-6 in 2008) has yet to take the mound for the PawSox. The bullpen has been terrrific. On Sunday, the gang combined for 10 and a third shutout frames. Carlos Maldonado, a catcher, was called upon to pitch in the fifteenth inning against Buffalo. "Maldo" who was the hero of Saturday's 1-0 win with a solo home run gave up a two run blast to Nick Evans as the Bisons salvaged a game in the 4 game series.
I am truly lucky. I have a job that I absolutely love. The management of the PawSox, Ben Mondor, Mike Tamburro and Lou Schwechheimer make it very easy for Dan Hoard and I to do our jobs. Manage Ron Johnson (RJ) has created an atmosphere that allows Dan and I to be a part of the team. When you spend as much tiume as we do with the young men that we travel with, you can't help forging relationships with the guys. In my six seasons with Pawtucket, people like Kevin Youkilis, Dustin Pedroia and Jon lester have made lasting impressions on me. Youk, for the way he never gave up, no matter how many times he was sent back to the minor leagues. Pedroia, for the unparallelled confidence he exhibits on a daily basis and Lester, for the courage and dignity he showed while battling cancer. You get close with other guys as well. Guys who will never play a day in the Majors. Former PawSox righthander Tim Kester, an I.L. All-Star in 2004 comes to mind. We have remained in contact over the years and still stay in touch. I tell you this for a couple of reasons. #1- It is the best part of my job. Getting to know these guys helps create a better broadcast, but more importantly, It humanizes them. For me and the listener. We eat in the same restaurants, ride the same busses and revel in the wins and agonize over the losses over the course of the summer. I've been fortunate to share "non-baseball" conversations with our guys, too. Stuff that never reaches the air I know Dan and I share the same philosophy when it comes to the broadcast. I learned from Dan many years ago about such things (a blog for another day). #2- When you care so much about something, it hurts when things go wrong. That is why I've been affected by the death of Angels pitcher Nick Adenhart. I never met the 22 year old hurler, I wouldn't have known him if I saw him, but to see the dreams of a man,his family and his entire community go down the drain because of the thoughtless act of another, saddens me greatly. I cherish every time RJ makes a joke about me. I look forward to every bus ride, and I hold a warm spot in my heart for every player, coach and manager I deal with. Let's remember Nick Adenhart, pray for his family, and pray that this type of tragedy never comes any closer to us than it already has. I hope you enjoy my random thoughts and ramblings and I welcome your feedback.
Over the course of the season, I will rank my favorite meals/restaurants for you. So far, so good.
#1 Anchor Bar Buffalo, N.Y. (They invented the Buffalo Wing…'nuff said)
#2 Dinosaur Barbecue, Rochester N.Y. ( I'm eating healthier- chicken was good, but not as good as the ribs)
#3 Chef's Italian Restaurant Buffalo (always a winner)