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CHICAGO – As time dwindled, the Charlotte Bobcats' lead over the Chicago Bulls looked proportionately bigger and bigger. During a timeout with 2:43 left Monday afternoon at United Center, it was Charlotte 82, Chicago 73 and you had to think that the Bobcats could almost smell it.
The question was, did they remember what it was?
Coach Mike Dunlap and his team could be forgiven if they didn't, seeing as how their previous taste of it – winning – had come more than six weeks earlier. That was back on Thanksgiving weekend, a double-OT victory at Washington on Nov. 24, and here the Bobcats were on the brink of a new year, trying to walk out of 2012 with their heads up. Rather than, y'know, skidding out, an 18-game winless streak stretched to 19 and counting.
They made it, closing out the Bulls 91-81 and pinching off another run of futility. The Bobcats suffered through losing streaks of 16, 23 and 18 games in calendar year just completed, yet by winning Monday they assured themselves of four blissful days of 2013 with some, yikes, momentum.
"What streak do you mean, one win in a row?" said Dunlap, for whom deadpan comes naturally.
What a way to start a season and an NBA head coaching career: Charlotte made some quickie, quirky league history by matching its victory total from the previous season faster than any other team. Which is to say, the Bobcats gained their seventh victory in their 12th game, an accomplishment made possible by the 2011-12 edition's puny 7-59 mark.
That high mark came in the Wizards game but was followed 48 hours later in Oklahoma City by the franchise's most lopsided defeat, a 114-69 failure against the Thunder. From there, things spun out of control, from a 30-point shredding by San Antonio and a one-point heartbreak at the Lakers to their blown lead of 21 points at home against New Orleans Saturday.
From the outside, they were a team whose agenda ranked "player development" higher than "winning tonight" among its priorities. On the inside, though, the Bobcats were tested – and apparently passed all those tests – in their chemistry, unity and overall absence of finger-pointing.
"We're a desperate team right now," Charlotte guard Gerald Henderson said. "A losing streak is tough on you. We had tactical stuff we wanted to take care of, but we just wanted to fight more than anything."
Definitely the Bobcats were the more aggressive team. They limited Chicago to 35.1 percent shooting and beat the Bulls on the boards 52-49, holding Joakim Noah to just four. They also survived 18 turnovers worth 21 points and 17 missed free throws that would have haunted them had the outcome gone differently.
"Yeah, but we won," guard Kemba Walker said. "Everybody in the whole world knew how much we needed this win."
Oh, so they did remember what that was.
"When you go through an entire month of not winning," Dunlap said, "it really eats at you. Especially for the young guys – they need some confidence. … We're happy to come in here [and win against] the Bulls. It's a double-bonus because I have that kind of respect for this team and this coach [Tom Thibodeau]."
Double-bonus for Charlotte, double-whammy for Chicago. One man's ceiling is another man's floor, as NBA fan Paul Simon wrote, and the streak-buster for the Bobcats felt like a back-breaker to the Bulls.
This is a proud team in a bad way at the moment, desperate for Derrick Rose to return. Chicago's attack has gone in the dumpster, averaging 85 points in its past four games. The Bulls never led at any point Monday and when they finally pulled even at 65-65 through three quarters, the Bobcats scraped them off with a 10-0 start to the fourth. Thibodeau's guys shot 6-of-26 in the period, compounding lousy offense with shaky defense; Charlotte shot 47.1 percent, getting as many field goals as the Bulls (33) in 24 fewer shot attempts.
It was clear afterward that the Bulls felt worse having dropped three of their last four – including a 17-point mess at Atlanta and a Christmas night stinker at home to Houston – than the Bobcats did at any point in their streak. They had just lost by 10 to a team that got outscored by 13.3 ppg across its 18 defeats.
"We've got to get ourselves out of this funk," forward Taj Gibson said. "No one is going to feel sorry for us."
The conclusion in Chicago was that the Bulls must have taken the Bobcats lightly, trailing all those losses and even playing this one without rookie Michael Kidd-Gilchrist (poked in eye Saturday).
"I don't know if those guys took us lightly," Walker said, bristling a bit. "We executed our game plan. We played well. I thought we could have beat anybody today."
From losers of 18 straight to bravado befitting a brand new undefeated year.


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Three-Game Series Against Milwaukee Begins Tomorrow Night
The Dodgers begin a six-game homestand tomorrow night, beginning with three contests against the Milwaukee Brewers (7:10 p.m.). The homestand concludes with a three-game series against Colorado starting Monday. Following tomorrow night's game, all fans are invited down to the field for Friday Night Fireworks presented by Denny's. The national anthem will be performed by comedian Rob Delaney, a native of Boston and the 2012 Comedy Central "Funniest Person on Twitter" award-winner who was booked via a Twitter exchange with @dodgers.
The Dodgers begin a six-game homestand tomorrow night, beginning with three contests against the Milwaukee Brewers (7:10 p.m.). The homestand concludes with a three-game series against Colorado starting Monday. Following tomorrow night's game, all fans are invited down to the field for Friday Night Fireworks presented by Denny's. The national anthem will be performed by comedian Rob Delaney, a native of Boston and the 2012 Comedy Central "Funniest Person on Twitter" award-winner who was booked via a Twitter exchange with @dodgers.
During this series against the Brewers, Levy Restaurants will feature a special extreme loaded dog, Bratwurst with Sauerkraut and mustard on a hoagie roll. Special souvenir cups available for purchase will feature Matt Kemp and Adrian Gonzalez. All-Star game ballots will be available throughout the stadium starting this homestand. Tomorrow, there will also be a special pregame presentation of the 2013 MLB All-Star Game ballot. The 2013 All-Star game will be hosted by the Mets at Citi Field. Fans can also vote online www.mlb.com/ballot up to 25 times and can cast an extra 10 ballots by connecting to their mlb.com account. The Dodgers on the 2013 ballot are Adrian Gonzalez (1B), Mark Ellis (2B), Hanley Ramirez (SS), Luis Cruz (3B), Carl Crawford (LF), Matt Kemp (CF), Andre Ethier (RF) and A.J. Ellis (C).
Tomorrow's Veteran of the Game is U.S. Army Lieutenant Richard Bennett of Milwaukee. Bennett enlisted in 1942 following the attack on Pearl Harbor and went on to fighter transition school for the P-47 Thunderbolt Fighter plan and aerial combat training. He was assigned to the 4th fighter operational training unit where he instructed pilots in aerial combat. He was awarded the U.S. Army Defense Service medal and the World War II Victory medal. Bennett went on to a successful career in Hollywood as a director.
It is the third annual Catholic Schools Night at Dodger Stadium. . This annual fundraiser between the Dodgers and Catholic Schools raises more than $10,000 for Catholic schools and churches of greater Los Angeles. More information is available by calling (323) 224-1421 or by visiting www.dodgers.com/groups.
The Dodgers face the Brewers at 6:10 p.m. Saturday for the second game of the series. Auto and stadium gates open early at 3:40 p.m. The first 40,000 fans in attendance will receive a sports bag presented by United Airlines. Trisha Lopez, contestant of the 2012 Red, White and Dodger Blue Anthem Auditions and now a Dodger Stadium regular, will sing the national anthem.
The Veteran of the Game is U.S. Navy Petty Officer Frank Blackman of Torrance. Blackman joined the Navy in 2000 and has served on numerous squadrons and onboard the USS Abraham Lincoln and the USS John Stennis. He currently serves as a jet engine mechanic supervisor with the Flying Eagles VFA-122 in Lemoore, CA. Blackman was awarded the Meritorious Unit Commendation Ribbon and a Humanitarian Service Medal. His most gratifying service assignment was humanitarian efforts in Thailand following the tsunami. Blackman was awarded Junior Sailor of the Year in 2011.
It is the 36th annual Santa Clarita Valley Dodger Day at Dodger Stadium. The Dodgers will welcome organizations, groups and individuals from the Santa Clarita Valley, including Boys & Girls Club of the Santa Clarita Valley, City of Santa Clarita Youth Sports, Helmers Elementary School, Santa Clarita Sheriff Station's - Youth Athletic League, Santa Clarita Valley International Charter School and Hart Baseball & Softball, Pat Downing of the City of Santa Clarita Arts & Events Office, Holly Michaels of the City of Santa Clarita Recreation Division, City Manager of the City of Santa Clarita Ken Striplin and Mayor Bob Kellar. Kellar will throw a first pitch. To learn more about the Dodgers' city nights call (323) 224-1421 or visit www.dodgers.com/groups.
On Sunday, the Dodgers play Milwaukee in the final game of their three-game series at 1:10 p.m. Auto and stadium gates open early at 10:40 a.m. The first 15,000 ticketed kids 14 and under in attendance this Sunday will receive a kids' batting helmet presented by Sports Authority. Sunday is also Viva Los Dodgers presented by Chevrolet, State Farm and Time Warner Cable. The pre-game family-friendly festival begins at 10:40 a.m. in lot 6. Live music will feature 2008 Grammy Award nominee and Tejano artist Jorge Moreno as well as Moonlight Trio, a Mexican-American band based from Los Angeles who play a mix of roots rock, rockabilly, cumbia and traditional Mexican music.
In a continued effort to offer additional family-friendly entertainment at Dodger Stadium, starting Sunday, the Dodgers will offer additional musical entertainment in the Reserve level plazas located on the first and third base sides. Hip-hop violinist Josh Vietti will perform at the third base side from 10:40 a.m. until first pitch. Vietti has performed at an NBA All-Star game, on the Ellen show and opened for Earth, Wind and Fire at the Nokia Theatre. Trio Ellas, former Latin Grammy nominees in the category of Best Ranchero Album, will perform at the first base side plaza.
More than 12,000 kids from local little leagues will participate in a Youth Baseball Parade. For information on fundraising and participating in the upcoming parade on May 26, please call (323) 224-1421 or visit www.dodgers.com/groups.
The national anthem will be performed by Malia Civetz, a long-time performer at Dodger Stadium. Civetz is a sophomore at USC's Thornton School of Music.
Sunday's Veteran of the Game is U.S. Army Specialist Matthew Michaelson of Burbank. Michaelson joined the Army in 2010 and serves with the 3rd Cavalry Regiment from Fort Hood, Texas, as a Cavalry scout responsible for being the eyes and ears of the Commander during battle. He served deployments in Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation New Dawn. Michaelson was awarded the National Defense Service Medal and the Army Commendation Medal.
Following Sunday's game is Kids Run the Bases. Children 14 and under can take the field and run the bases following the game.
Tickets for games Friday through Sunday against Milwaukee can be purchased by visiting www.dodgers.com/tickets or by calling 866-DODGERS.
Friday, April 26, 7:10 p.m.
Saturday, April 27, 6:10 p.m.
- Early Auto and Stadium Gates, 3:40 p.m.
Sunday, April 28, 1:10 p.m.
- Early Auto and Stadium Gates, 10:40 a.m.
Sunday Viva Los Dodgers, 10:40 a.m.
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For the fourth consecutive year, LA Metro will offer the Dodger Stadium Express bus service. Dodger game day tickets will be honored as payment to ride the bus service and the shuttle will operate 90 minutes before the game and 45 minutes after the game.
Fans are encouraged to use the many transportation alternatives that serve Union Station and that will connect them to the new Dodger Stadium Express. For specific route and schedule information fans can visit www.metro.net or call 323.GO.METRO.
Dodger season ticket options offer one of the best values in Los Angeles and all of sports with season tickets starting at $6 per ticket. Mini plans start at $11 per ticket. More information on season tickets can be found by visiting www.dodgers.com/seasontickets.


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Two new series premiering Thursday try to reinterpret iconic detective shows—with completely different results.
"Prime Suspect" (9 p.m. Sept. 22, NBC; 3 stars), an adaptation of the British series that made Helen Mirren an international star, will hit its stride as soon as it forgets its ancestor. "Charlie's Angels" (7 p.m. Sept. 22, ABC; 1 star) is as absurd as the original 1976-81 series that launched the careers of Jaclyn Smith, Kate Jackson and Farrah Fawcett (and her hair).
Stepping in for Mirren, who played the first female Detective Chief Inspector, Jane Tennison, from 1991 to 2006, is the fascinating Maria Bello. She goes deep to create a brand new but equally weary homicide detective, this time named Jane Timoney. Bello's impatient, outspoken and intense Jane would be an asset to any squad, but she's spent years on the sidelines thanks to police department sexism—and her own prickly personality.
In the season premiere of this unsentimental drama, Jane battles the boys in the homicide division to be put in charge of her own case.
In the original series, Tennison broke ground as the first woman DCI, so it made sense she would face sexist co-workers. I'm sure sexism still exists in the NYPD, but the "beef trust" (as the male officers call themselves) that butts heads with Timoney seems even more Neanderthalish and sexist than anyone Tennison ever encountered.
Thankfully, writers Peter Berg and Alexandra Cunningham tone down the sexism and we learn that these guys aren't against women so much as they are against Timoney. She once had a relationship with a high-level officer, and her co-workers believe she slept her way into their division.
Timoney, it turns out, is as good—even better—than any one of them. She proves it from the start. Still, that doesn't convince one fellow officer played by the always-engaging Brian F. O'Byrne. His Det. Reg Duffy, obviously haunted by his own demons, challenges Timoney in a menacing exchange that promises great things.
Bello's new show will never fill the gumshoes of the original, partly because network TV audiences demand their cops solve crimes quickly, not over several episodes like the original did. I prefer the longer plotlines, but the new show quickly establishes its detective characters as fascinating individuals to watch.
Thanks to the rock solid performances of Bello, O'Byrne and co-stars that include Kirk Acevedo, Kenny Johnson and Chicago homeboys Tim Griffin and Aidan Quinn, "Prime Suspect" rises above the formula network procedurals that focus more on forensics than good, old-fashioned grunt detective work.
In that sense, "Suspect" reminds me more of classic cop dramas such as "Kojak" and "NYPD Blue" than the show that inspired it.
"Charlie's Angels," on the other hand, feels exactly like the original—despite what ABC and creators Alfred Gough and Miles Millar have said about it having a "modern twist."
Three young women (they were called "little girls" in the original, so there!) are brought together by a faceless voice named Charlie to work at his private detective agency. Abby the thief (Rachael Taylor), Kate the blackballed cop (Annie Ilonzeh) and Eve the street racer (Minka Kelly), this time with a hunky Bosley (Ramon Rodriguez), break rules and blow stuff up to make Miami a safer place.
And they wear fabulous clothes—or just swim trunks in Bosley's cast (not complaining)—while doing it. There's nothing wrong with escapist fun, but I like at least some brains in the mix.
"Angels" was a hit 35 years ago because viewers obviously didn't mind idiotic dialogue and illogical plots. Oh, and it also worked because so few action shows had women as leads. Things have changed since then, though. From "Xena" to "Alias" to most of Angelina Jolie's films, women kick butt on a regular basis.
So why a new "Charlie's Angels"? Three … hot … chicks.


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I am a sucker for old-time music, the older the better. Slices of history that echo the times and evoke images of gone eras. The three young ladies of Mountain Man sing some amazing covers of old-school songs mixed in with their originals, which are at least as good. But I must admit I was initially hooked by their cover of "How'm I Doin' (Hey, Hey)" by Don Redman and his Orchestra (early 1930s), and subsequently fell in love with the rest of their catalog.
In February Mountain Man opened for the Decemberists at a sold out show at the Boulder Theater. Molly Erin Sarle, Alexandra Sauser-Monnig and Amelia Randall Meath charmed the pants off the audience. The blend of their voices can do spooky as well as flirty and serves up vocal nostalgia with a youthful newness.
So fast forward 4+ months to Saturday night at the Larimer Lounge in Denver; a headline gig at a smaller, more intimate venue. Far less people in the audience, but the exchange was entirely better between the band and the fans. The ladies seemed comfortable with the Denver crowd and humorous conversation about the groping potential upon hearing "Stairway to Heaven" at a school dance and singing "Wagon Wheel" wasted on whiskey filled the spaces in between songs from their album Made the Harbor and some well chosen covers.
"Animal Tracks," "Play It Right" and "Mouthwings" showcased their songwriting talent, while "How'm I Doin' (Hey, Hey)," "Left Her Standing There" by the DeZurik Sisters and the Navajo prayer song "Now I Walk in Beauty" demonstrated remarkable cover song execution. Their individual personalities come through in dance and humorous banter as well as in vocal prowess, when their parts merge in song the result is nothing short of audible bliss.


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What is the Veterans Services Program?
Veterans of the U.S. Armed forces are entitles to certain benefits that reflects the pride and gratitude our country has for its veterans. The Eaton County Veterans Services Office is an advocate for the veterans and their dependents who reside in Eaton County. We can provide assistance to veterans and their dependents regarding compensation, pension, medical, educational, insurance and death benefits. We also assist veterans and their dependents in obtaining important documentation needed to apply for benefits.
Important Things A Veteran Should Know:
There are several documents and other information a veteran and his/her spouse should obtain and keep in a safe place because the documents will be needed when applying for any benefits through the Department of Veterans Affairs or the Social Security Administration, including the following:
ü Original discharge or DD-214. If you have the original, it is recommended you file it on record at the Eaton County Clerk's Office.
ü Copy of your marriage license as issued by the county clerk's office.
ü Divorce decree for prior marriage for self or current spouse. If a divorce decree is not available, the name of the previous spouse, date of divorce and place where the divorce was granted are needed.
ü Birth certificates or adoption decrees of children
ü Social Security numbers for the veteran and current spouse.
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New restaurant: Kimukatsu
It's just pork katsu. But what a to-do about it! At just-opened Kimukatsu, a Japanese chain, the server first explains the 25 thinly sliced layers of pork that are deep-fried in a low and slow process (a slow-fry at relatively low heat). Then, he goes into the rice. Rice that's steamed to order, so expect it to take about 10 to 15 minutes (which, to me, seems crazy fast to properly steam rice from start to finish).
The result for the katsu: a coating that's perfectly crispy and the interior juicy and intensely porky.Try the original to taste the full flavor, or try the black pepper katsu, with a heavy coat of pepper for bite. The tonkatsu sauce is perfectly good, but consider splurging (a dollar!) for the garlic butter special sauce.
And the rice? Excellent, but not better than at other high-end Japanese restaurants. ($19 for a katsu set that includes cabbage salad, rice, miso soup and pickles certainly elevates the humble katsu to the high-end realm).
Is it better than the other gourmet katsu eatery, Ginza Bairin? I'd say the katsu cutlet ties, but the katsu sandwich at Ginza still wins, hands-down. At Kimukatsu, the katsu sandwich is between two thick layers of bread and the ratio seems all wrong.
At both, the bottomless finely-shredded cabbage salad, dressed with the house vinaigrette, is the best thing to have ever happened to cabbage.
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DURHAM, N.C. – Seven members of the Duke swimming & diving teams were included on the 2008-09 All-ACC Academic squads, the league office announced today. Six members of the women's team and one from the men's received honors. A total of 42 women and 40 men comprise the list from one of the nation's most competition swimming & diving conferences.
From the Blue Devil women, juniors Meredith Bannon, Shannon Beall, and Julie Brummond, sophomore Ashley Twichell, and freshmen Abby Johnston and Jessica Lyden made the list. The men were represented by junior David Hahn.
To be eligible for consideration, a student-athlete must have earned a 3.00 grade point average for the previous semester as well as a 3.00 cumulative average during his or her academic career.
For the 2008-09 campaign, the Blue Devil women finished out the year with a winning dual meeting record of 7-4 that was sparked by five straight wins at the outset, picking up ACC wins over Miami, N.C. State, and Maryland on that slate. The team went on to take sixth at the 2009 ACC Championships with 307 total points, a one-slot jump from a season ago. Two individuals (Twichell in the 1650 free and Johnston on the three meter board) won ACC titles.
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You've probably seen him on "Gossip Girl," "Iron Chef America" or "America's Next Top Model." You might have read his work while he was a columnist for The New York Observer or as a current contributor for Slate.com. The Creative Ambassador-at-Large of the famed clothing store Barneys, will appear at the W in Washington, D.C. to promote and sign his new book "Gay Men Don't Get Fat." The event, which is the hotel's first 2012 W Happening, will feature drink specials and the opportunity to purchase Doonan's book. Although the event is free and open to the public, it will operate on a first-come, first-served basis. Attend the Simon Doonan book signing Wednesday, Feb. 1 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the W Rooftop Altitude Ballroom, 515 15th St NW Washington, D.C., 20004.
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One YearMay 07, 2004
With a few caveats and a bit of apprehension, I present to you my latest pet project: The CSS Zen Garden.
Since I just about missed it (I could have sworn it was May 8th, 2003, but my archives don't lie) I don't have anything much planned to mark the occasion. So lacking that, I'll take you through some of my design process when I was building 'Tranquille', the default template.
Everything but the type in 'Tranquille' was hand-painted in Photoshop, similar to the process I used for design #013, 'Coastal Breeze'. (The images for the latter were done years ago for another long-dead site of mine)
It began on a sketchpad, which I don't have anymore unfortunately. The title text was important to me, since I was interested in a calligraphic, natural brush stroke look. A paintbrush, some india ink, and an hour spent in concentration determined that I just can't do calligraphy. Lesson learned.
Instead I ended up using some random font I had on hand that seemed to work, 'Calligraphic 421' from Bitstream. I'd probably use a different choice if I were doing it again, but that's just changing tastes for you.
I spent a bit of time researching the Kanji in the 'scroll' that hangs down from the top left corner. Rather than pull a 'Westerner' and use a bunch of random characters that would quickly prove my ignorance, I tried to find something with meaning, however tenuous.
The symbols I chose represent, roughly, 'A beginning', 'Complete' or 'Whole', and 'Skill'. I suppose I wanted to say something like 'We're trying something new' or similar, and maybe that even works in some contexts. But if it does it's more luck than anything.
The pagoda in the top right was also researched, though not heavily. I flipped through Google image search for some inspiration, and ended up finding exactly what I was looking for, completely coincidentally, in a Mozilla Lizard illustration on DMOZ. Somehow that seems appropriate. I traced the shapes with the pen tool in Photoshop and then applied some texture and shading to tie it into the Tranquille style. Stealing? Please. Let's call it 'creative misappropriation'.
Remember the project in grade school that had you dump some india ink onto a sheet of white paper, then blow it with a drinking straw to create a black tree-like shape, and finally paste on crumpled pieces of tissue paper as 'blossoms'?
The tree in the bottom right corner grew out of fond memories of that project. As you can see from the above example, it had to go through a few revisions to start looking right. The simple, solid tree above just didn't cut it, obviously. So back to my Photoshop painting techniques to flesh it out.
As you can see, the process involves sketching a rough outline with simple colours, then building up layered detail over top. There are many different ways to achieve this, involving burns and dodges and colour/level/saturation adjustment layers.
My preference is to build every new highlight/shadow/shape/whatever on its own layer, so that I can adjust later without affecting anything else. This leads to plenty of layers of course, so the new nested layer folders in Photoshop CS are a welcome addition. (for an extreme example, Coastal Breeze ended up having well over 300 layers by the time it was done)
So there you go, Tranquille in a nutshell. Happy first year, baby.
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Like any good endeavour, the Zen Garden seems both like it just arrived and like it's been around forever. It remains the best way to explain the capabilitieof CSS-based design to non—web people, with only a bit of background:
"See this web page? Okay, now look at this one. It's the same web page. This one too, and this one. No really. The *same page*."
Then they get it. It convinced me to go further with web standards than I had before (which still isn't very far) too.
Thanks, Dave, for putting it together, and to everyone who's kept it fresh with new stuff.
Happy Birthday Dave! I bet you had no idea what you were letting yourself into back then. Is it really only a year? Amazing.
Was it that long ago? Sure doesn't seem like it….
Then again, 100+ submissions later it just has to be!
Happy Birthday.
Thank you and Congratulations.
I've been following CSS Zen Garden for about two or three months now, and I just have to say that it has inspired me.
Thanks to The Garden I've aspired to create more complex designs and implement browser-compatability. It's taught me the true limits of design, and even those seem endless everytime a new design is added.
Oh, and my favourites are "Oceans Apart," "Dark Industrial," "Stormweather," "Zunflower," and unfortunately, "sub:lime."
Keep up the good work.
Your garden is a gift for all webdesigners and freaks, thanks a lot
That's approximately one new design every 3.5 days. Not bad, not bad at all. :) I'm honored to have been among such talented designers.
By the way Dave, I've seen that long-dead site of yours that was the basis of Coastal Breeze. I'm still impressed with the quality of the images you managed from scratch.
Congrats! See my (lousy) present: http://acjs.net/weblog/2004/05/07/happy_birthday_css_zen_garden/
thanks and congratulations!
What Zeldman preached you visualized. Kind of a"What-you-see-is-what-he-says" approch. I agree with the others that it is a great source of inspiration and sets a real good example of the power of webstandards. Nice going and keep up the good work!
Man, I barely have time to design text-based websites, let alone something this intricate. Great work!
here's to many more gardening years….cheers
Congratulations Dave! It's amazing to see how much a garden can grow in a year. I bet you didn't know you had green fingers when you started this all!
Happy Birthday Dave! I can't believe how fast the last year seems to have gone. I hope the next year in the garden will be just as 'rosy'.
Cheers! Dave for a year of great design using eye-opening techniques. I'm SO glad to have stumbled upon this site earlier this year and so honored to have my work planted here.
Can't wait to see the Garden a year from now!
I just wanted to thank you for such an inspiring project. I just happened upon the CSS Zen Garden by chance. After seeing projects in the Garden, I began to take CSS (and for that matter web standards and accessibility) seriously. Bravo to everyone who contributes!
Thank you for creating such a profound resource of web design inspiration.
I first came across CSS Zen Garden when I was just starting to learn CSS, and couldn't figure out exactly what was going on. Then a few months later I came back, and it blew my socks off! I actually had trouble sleeping for the next week (seriously) because of the excitement it sparked for web design.
Congratulations on your first year!
yay for the Zen Garden! and congratulations on such an excellent first year.
like others, I find myself showing the CZG when trying to explain some of the amazing things CSS can do, and it always brings out the "oohs" and "ahs."
thank you.
Wow, I can't believe it's only been a year since you released the Garden to the public. Somehow it seem much longer… The Garden is my default site for showing people what CSS can do. There are still a lot of programmers and "non-designers" who code old-school (table-based) HTML and just don't see the point of learning CSS. The Garden usually makes a pretty good impression. ;)
Thank you, Dave! Your efforts (along with all the people who have contributed) has made it so much easier to show people what's possible with modern coding and separation of content and presentation. Happy birthday, Zen Garden! :-)
Happy b-day Dave!!!! Thanks for bringing the Garden to us :-)
The Garden is what first sparked my interest in CSS. I viewed it's source and studied, studied, studied. A couple months later I landed a job because they were especially impressed with my knowledge of CSS. Thank you.
Thank you for providing the inspiration to learn more, and to challenge myself further. Countless hours have been spent trying to answer the *how the ____ did they do that?* Now if only there was a way to incorporate CSS into my dayjob, I would truly be happy.
In all sincerity, I can't thank you enough. The garden was not only THE catalyst in my learning of CSS, but it has proven a priceless tool for teaching others the possibilties of CSS.
Thanks, Dave!
Very interesting peek into your design process here, Dave.
I've always liked the look of Tranquille, but to be honest it doesn't give the immediate impression of a complex creation process (from a visual standpoint).
In my own work, I've been trying to move steadily toward more subtle use of visuals, and I think it's given me a greater appreciation for how much work goes into making something look easy.
Thanks for this, and for a whole year's worth of inspiration!
You are an inspiration to us all Dave. Thanks for all your time, work and effort that has made the Garden what it is today :)
Thanks Dave, and here is to another year of innovation. Geez, alot can happen in a year, eh?
I have to say that this project was what "put me over the hump" with CSS. I'd be dabbling for quite awhile and was on the cusp of really "getting" CSS and what it was capable of when I tried my had at a Zen Garden entry (I was the first one outside of Dave) and I found it, well, easy, thus reinforcing the benefits of CSS in my mind.
I look back now and really wish I'd spent a bit more time on the design and I'm constantly amazed at the creativity of the Zen Garden entries. There is so much that puts mine quite to shame! That's a good thing!
Thanks again Dave.
Great Resource and place of inspiration. One year later and over 100 designs, Congratulations. It truly is a Zen Garden. I still need to submit my own zengarden design one of these days.
Wow, only a year? I vaguely remember you posting in the CSS-discuss list sometime prior to going live, and it seems like so long ago!
Interesting to see how you put the original design together.
Happy birthday, ZG!
Well, I guess one word sums it up: Thanks.
Looking through the Zen Garden is a continuous source of inspiration, and I appreciate the amount of work that Dave puts into it.
I second Warren's comment that tranquillity doesn't show the effort that has been put into it, but I guess it takes a lot of work to make something simple.
Here's to one more year, and hopefully another 100 designs.
Oh, and I have to point out Wiggles the Wonderworm (design number 99) which is the funniest use of CSS I have seen to date.
Happy Birthday CSS Zen Garden.
As a trainer and educator in markup and CSS, nothing - simply nothing - has helped me more in demonstrating both the potential beauty of CSS-driven layouts, the practicality of structured markup, and the ease with which sites can be made accessible than the CSS Zen Garden.
As a Web standards evangelist, I'm also 100% confident that we'd be battling a much harder battle had the CSS Zen Garden not bloomed.
So Happy Birthday CSS Zen Garden, congrats to the many contributing designers, and most especially, thank you Dave Shea for making the web even more wonderful than I ever dreamed it could be.
Happy Birthday Zen Garden!
I came here only a couple of months ago, through a link from a web help group, and was suitably amazed and awed at what can be done with css. I had never done any before then, and am currently in the process of converting my own "nested tables and spacer gifs" site into one using css and web standards. It is a bit of a slog but will definitely be well worth it.
Thank you for the inspiration to make a start.
It will be quite some time before I am up to Zen Garden standards, but at least you convinced me to try!
Hi! Happy Birthday Zen Garden!
Like so many who have posted here, I too have been inspired to dig deeper into what can be done with CSS. I am not a web designer, but I have a personal site that I use as an electronic newsletter of sorts for friends and family. I am also in the process of putting together an online portfolio for my editing work, and came across CZG when looking for CSS tutorials. What a great concept! And everyone's work is excellent. I am redesigning my personal site, and re-working my portfolio concept to take advantage of some of the more unique ideas presented in some of the designs.
Thanks for putting this great resource together! More and more people are "seeing the light" of CSS design.
Happy birthday CZG. It's the best case study I ever saw.
Happy first year, indeed!
What an awsome place css zen garden has become … thanks to you Dave, as well as to all the contributors.
Can't imagine life without the Garden no more :)
I was very inspired by the gathered ideas on CSS Zen Garden too, an i love it.
But there is one thing I think is sad about CSS Zen Garden. The most designs are not fluid with all the disadvantages. I would like to see much more fluid CSS Zen Garden designs where is no matter how big your window is.
Thank you so very much. I learned to build webpages because my partner is a web designer. I have only ever built CSS based pages, as this was the direction my partner pushed me in when I expressed an interest in designing my own site. He didn't actually teahc me web design but instead showed me several useful sites, starting with this one.
After I had finished I went out into the big wide world (actually it was where I work) and showed people my new site, and explained CSS to them, badly. After watching their confused faces for a while I gave up explaining and pointed them to CSS Zen Garden. Your work here has demonstrated CSS to so many in a way that is far more elegant than mine.
It has also served to dispell the myth that the only sites you can design using CSS are small green bordered boxes.
Happy Birthday Zen Garden and Thanks Dave, for keeping us all on track for CSS. Many of us were lost before you came along and shared your thoughts and inspirations.
Thanks for all the things you're doing, I think you're a major actor in making people move from tables to CSS, in a word, in the future of internet ! You can be very proud of you !
I also have to thank you. The whole concept is just great, and i have been using the many designs as a big, if not the biggest, source of inspiration.
Thanks for the great work, and happy birthday ;-)
- qq[Stealing? Please. Let's call it �creative misappropriation."]
um? why isn't that stealing?
Congratulations! People have been reading and hearing for years that CSS could do wonders. You showed us the wonders. Seeing is believing, and you made believers out of a lot the previously unconvinced.
Thank you and congrats! I just recently learned about the Zen Garden as I get started getting deeper into CSS. It's been a great help! :)
Congrats, Dave!
Not only did the Garden grow out to be THE place to show and say "I told you so" when people ask if you can design beautiful sites with CSS, just this morning I referred to a couple of the great designs as such as a source of design inspiration.
Hey Dave:
Now that the Garden has had it's first anniversary, will you be implementing the "Favorites" list soon?
The Garden is an excellent resource. It's very inspiring.
While it is very good at demonstrating CSS, it's also a powerful example of design skills. It has inspired me to research graphic design to "spice up" my own graphic skills.
For anyone looking for a place to start, I recommend the book "Non-Designer's Design Book" by Robin Williams (not the actor).
Perhaps the one best way to get people to stop laughing at CSS and, indeed, want to learn it. And, undoubtedly, inspiration, this excellent showcase of design calibre with CSS. Happy Birthday to the Zen Garden.
Apparently, your design sense is getting predictable.
CSS Zengarden is the reason I'm now bothering to teach myself CSS, with the ultimate goal being a submission to the site. Thanks for easing my Flash addiction.
For me too, csszengarden is an inspiration and confirmation that standards are the way forward.
I thank the people who submit for the inspiration and one day hope to submit my design.
It's only been a year? Man, I must have stumbled across it within a couple of weeks of launch, then. It's one of the greatest resources on the web (as far as design goes) and it's URL is always my answer when anyone asks me "Why use CSS?"


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François Couperin (1668-1733), French composer organist and harpsichordist, is sometimes referred to as "Couperin le Grande" ('"the great") to distinguish him from a line of musical namesakes, both men and women, that flourished in France for about two centuries from the middle of the 17th.
By his mid-twenties, Couperin was organist at the private chapel of Louis XIV. Three years later he would (like at least another eight of his family) become organist at St.Gervais in Paris.
His fame rests with his many small compositions for harpsichord, nearly all of which are named and so form early examples of descriptive pieces – what would later become known as "programme music". They would, for example, be impressions of nature, evocations of emotions, imitations of birdsong or animal sounds and the like, even social satire.
He also wrote chamber music, songs, organ and sacred pieces; and a treatise on harpsichord playing - "L'art de touche le clavecin" - which is still a valuable resource on the subject.
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It was an end of an era. The Canucks' final game at the old Pacific Coliseum happened 20 years ago today, May 27, 1995. I wish I could say I was there, but I was a struggling student and I couldn't afford the tickets. However, I think I went to more Canucks games that year than I ever did in a single season, pre-season ticket holder days.
I had many great memories at the Rink of Renfrew, but it's no question the biggest one was Game 6 of the Stanley Cup final in 1994 and the Canucks forced a Game 7 against the New York Rangers. Two guys with the same name, spelled differently, both scored twice that night to beat NYR 4-1. Jeff Brown and Geoff Courtnall stole the show. I remember being in tears thinking they were going back to New York for Game 7. I was 19 years old. It was the time of my life and that team was so inspiring. I'm sure many of you old enough to remember the old rink have many memories over the years there too.
In 1995-1996 season, the Canucks were moving into their downtown arena, GM Place. They were saying goodbye to Pacific Coliseum and to an era that built a new generation of Canucks fans.
The Canucks were in the Western Semi-finals against the Chicago Blackhawks after getting past St. Louis in the 1st Round. Roman Oksiuta had the game of his career in a losing effort. He scored twice that night, along with a tally from Jeff Brown.However, it was Chicago familiars, Jeremy Roenick and Chris Chelios who score for Chicago and two former Canucks came back to haunt their old team, Gerald Diduck and Murray Craven scored to make it 4-3. Chelios scored the game and series winner as the Blackhawks swept the Canucks in their final game ever at Pacific Coliseum.
It's great I can still watch hockey there, as it now houses the WHL's Vancouver Giants, but it's where my love for hockey and the Canucks started and it will always be a special place for me, and for many fellow Canucks fans. What were your favourite memories? We'd love to hear about them.


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A 19-year-old Burbank man on Friday pleaded not guilty to two counts of felony child abuse after his 5-week-old daughter was brought to a hospital with injuries that could result in her becoming comatose or paralyzed, according to the Los Angeles County district attorney's office.
The man, Matthew Wojcik, was arrested Tuesday night after medical staff at Children's Hospital Los Angeles notified police that they were treating an infant in critical condition with multiple broken bones.
The police investigation, which included interviews with hospital officials, revealed the baby had suffered from ongoing abuse, said Burbank Sgt. Darin Ryburn.
Wojcik was arrested after police investigators interviewed hospital workers and the infant's mother.
According to a criminal complaint filed Friday in Los Angeles County Superior Court, the assault could result in the infant "becoming comatose due to brain injury" or permanently paralyzed.
The infant was last reported as being in critical but stable condition at the hospital. Officials did not say which bones were broken or how the injuries may have happened.
The investigation remained ongoing, Burbank Police Capt. Denis Cremins said Friday.
If convicted, Wojcik faces up to life in state prison, according to the criminal complaint.
Wojcik remained in custody in lieu of $1-million bail, which was raised earlier this week after initially being set at $100,000. He is due back in court on Nov. 14.
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Bakery is a traditional activity and occupies an important place in food processing sector. Despite the advent of semi-automatic and automatic bread lines as well as biscuit plant, a fairly sizeable cross-section of the population still prefers fresh bread from bakery. Nowadays, because of the rapid growth in population and nutritional standards as well as demand for fresh, ready-to-eat convenience foods, the demand for bakery items has also increased considerably. Bakery items include bread, biscuit, cakes and pastries and these are consumed both as breakfast and snacks food.
Phoenix Bakery, INC.
Angeles Bakery
La Mascota Bakery
Susina Bakery & Cafe
Proof Bakery
Big Man Bakes
L a Baking Co
Beard Papa's Sweets Cafe
Semi Sweet Bakery
Queen's Bakery
Canter's Deli
Magnolia Bakery
Corner Bakery Cafe
Erin McKenna's Bakery LA
Sweet Lady Jane
Bottega Louie
Gourmet LA Bakery
Alcove Cafe & Bakery
Masa of Echo Park Bakery & Cafe
Yamazaki Bakery
Lark Cake Shop
Jamaica's Cakes
Eagle Rock Italian Bakery & Deli
Frances Bakery & Coffee
Brooklyn Bagel Bakery
Toast Bakery Cafe
Schwartz Bakery
Amy's Bakery
Le Pain Quotidien - Melrose
Cafe Tropical
Delice Bakery
Diddy Riese
Hansen's Cakes
K Bakery
Buttercake Bakery
Wonder Bakery
Angel Maid Bakery
El Gallo Bakery
Joan's on Third
Simplethings Sandwich and Pie Shop
Maria's Bakery Inc
Zen Bakery
The Dog Bakery
Gigi Bakery & Cafe
The Sycamore Kitchen
Beverlywood Bakery
Bhan Kanom Thai
Happy Bakery
Elysee Bakery
Palace Bakery
the Village Bakery and Cafe
Belwood Bakery
For more Bakeries in Los Angeles, California click here: http://us.wowcity.com/losangeles/?what=Bakery
People of all ages are affectionate of different bakery products, because of their taste, color and easy to digest nature. They eat and serve different bakery products in their parties and festivals. Celebrating any moment of happiness is incomplete without bakery products


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Fixed segfault from LinesensorControl when the service call failed
Fixed the line following code.
Now works with new unitsFixed a bug with reading the line location, correctly centering the line between -3.5 and 3.5 rather than -4 and 3.Also fixed a bug caused by overflow in absolute speeds sent to motor control, which fixed bouncing in line following.
Sim line can make turns now! yay
Small changes to wireless, and starting turning with line following.
Line following code made bettergit status
Linesensor tested and done!
Basic line sensor readings!
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rlm_attr_filter − FreeRADIUS Module
The rlm_attr_filter module exists for filtering certain attributes and values in received ( or transmitted ) radius packets from ( or to ) remote proxy servers. It gives the proxier ( us ) a flexible framework to filter the attributes we send to or receive from these remote proxies. This makes sense, for example, in an out-sourced dialup situation to various policy decisions, such as restricting a client to certain ranges of Idle-Timeout or Session-Timeout.
Filter rules are defined and applied on a per-realm basis, where the realm is anything that is defined and matched based on the configuration of the rlm_realm module.
The file that defines the attribute filtering rules follows a similar syntax to the users file. There are a few differences however:
There are no check-items allowed other than the realm.
There can only be a single DEFAULT entry.
The rules for each entry are parsed to top to bottom, and an attribute must pass *all* the rules which affect it in order to make it past the filter. Order of the rules is important. The operators and their purpose in defining the rules are as follows:
THIS OPERATOR IS NOT ALLOWED. If used, and warning message is printed and it is treated as ==
Set, this attribute and value will always be placed in the output A/V Pairs. If the attribute exists, it is overwritten.
Equal, value must match exactly.
Always Equal, allow all values for the specified attribute.
Never Equal, disallow all values for the specified attribute. ( This is redundant, as any A/V Pair not explicitly permitted will be dropped ).
Not Equal, value must not match.
Greater Than or Equal
Less Than or Equal
Greather Than
Less Than
If regular expressions are enabled the following operators are also possible. ( Regular Expressions are included by default unless your system doesn't support them, which should be rare ). The value field uses standard regular expression syntax.
Regular Expression Equal
Regular Expression Not Equal
See the default /etc/raddb/attrs for working examples of sample rule ordering and how to use the different operators.
The main configuration item is:
This specifies the location of the file used to load the filter rules.
authorization, accounting, preproxy, postproxy
/etc/raddb/radiusd.conf /etc/raddb/attrs
radiusd(8), radiusd.conf(5)
Chris Parker, cparker AT segv DOT org


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text: I'm not sure if this picture is from Halloween or if Arizona sophomore Chase Budinger is just a big fan of Larry Bird, but that hardly matters. Who wouldn't want to be a basketball player at the U of A (One lucky soul even got the privilege of being my neighbor for a couple of seasons)? You're always welcome at the NCAA tournament, the campus is beautiful, and the women are both plentiful and pliable. I think it's safe to assume that this has nothing to do with Lute Olson's departure.


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Microsoft to Preview Windows Phone 8 on June 20, Making it an Exciting, All Mobile OS Month
Microsoft will show Windows Phone 8, the next version of its mobile operating system, during an event to be held on June 20 -- a date which conveniently falls between Apple's WWDC 2012 and Google I/O.
June is all set to be packed full of mobile operating system goodness. In less than a week's time, Apple will hold its Worldwide Developer Conference, where it will almost certainly reveal iOS 6, then at the end of the month during Google I/O, the next version of Android will likely be one of the stars. Thanks to the source : DigitalTrends
Microsoft announced it would hold a Windows Phone Summit in-between a few months ago, but it wasn't clear exactly what the June 20 event would be about. Invitations have now begun to circulate, and happily it's going to give us "a sneak peek of the future of Windows Phone."
At the moment, the future of Windows Phone as we know it is Windows Phone 8, or Apollo as it's also known.
Leaked details on Apollo indicate the OS has been completely rewritten, improving on many of the strict hardware restrictions Microsoft imposed on early Windows Phones.
This could include support for higher screen resolutions, dual-core and possibly quad-core processors, user-expandable memory and NFC. Additionally, Skype may be integrated into the OS, and Windows Phone 8 could bring about the demise of Microsoft's Zune software.
As well as introducing the OS, Microsoft could also put existing Windows Phone owners out of their misery, by telling them whether Apollo will be compatible with devices running Mango or not. Reports have varied so far, with some saying yes, and others saying a very emphatic no.
A bold move for Microsoft
With the mobile industry emphasizing software enhancements as much — if not more — than hardware innovation recently, the opportunity to see the three major players' future plans in the same month is excellent news for consumers.
By the end of this month, anyone planning on purchasing a new phone later this year, or switching to a new ecosystem, could potentially make an informed choice on the spot. It's a bold move on Microsoft's part to park itself right in the middle of its competitors big events, and shows how serious it is about turning its low market share around. It's a completely different approach to Samsung, who avoided the press blitz associated with Mobile World Congress, and instead launched the Galaxy S3 at a solo event several months after.
Chances are it's not just going to be the schedules of these preview events that coincide either. A new iPhone could arrive around September or October, Google has been rumored to open its new online store around October or November, and when's the expected release of both Windows 8 and Windows Phone 8? Yep, September or October. The latter half of 2012 is looking very exciting indeed.


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Zscaler Case Study RALCORP HOLDINGS, INC. 2012
Ralcorp Holdings, Inc., a major producer of food service products, has many websites to manage and supports numerous users in home and remote offices that access a host of web-based applications. Their old URL filtering software was costly, had no protection against malware or threats, and did not support home offices very well. Ralcorp required a common policy, reporting, the ability to handle road warriors or home offices, and a solution against malware or web threats.
Read this informative case study to see how Ralcorp moved to a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) security model in order to consolidate web security into a single, easy to use solution across all of their locations. Learn about how they reduced money, time, and threats with this cloud security system.


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Working on the house while Carla is out of town has always been a way for me to pass the time with Rocco and Sadie but, I don't have the best track record for completing all of my projects in time for her return. In the past I have refinished the flooring in our living room (made the deadline), built a radiator cover/bench (just missed the deadline) and gutted the main bathroom (struck out swinging for the fences). That said, I have to buckle down to finish the projects I have going this week. I get the feeling there will be a few more late nights and afternoon pots of coffee in my future. I've got to be honest, I feel a bit like Chip....
|Stuck Between a Hot Pot of Coffee and a Deadline
To recap my planned projects: I need to finish up my wainscoting project in the dining room, new grout in the kitchen/little bathroom/back entry AND get the vintage door Carla salvaged turned into a headboard for our master....Phew, this is going to be a busy week! As Carla would say, I'll need a lot of "Hammers and High Fives" in support to get this finished!
Here's a photo montage of the progress thus far......Que the 80's teen romance music now:
|Tools of The Trade
Now I simply need to insert the center panels and throw on some paint.....seems easy right? After a final trip to the ol' Home Depot I think I finally have everything I need. Stay tuned for more results and mild demolition in the kitchen. Rocco and Sadie are all prepared for the next phases.....I hope I am too.
|Wow, This is Cheesy!


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This is a personal project that I have been working on. The poster features the (reversed) logos of the top 100 top global brands of 2009 as ranked by Interbrand, formed into the shape of the copyright symbol. The bottom right text says: "Good artists copy, great artists steal" ~ Pablo Picasso.
The idea behind the poster was to question the blurring lines between art, design and copyright. Can one just take a whole series of others work, put it into a new shape and call it art? Or is it design? I think Picasso's quote also draws on similar thoughts… what's the difference between copying and stealing? What is the secret to creativity? What did Picasso mean by this quote?
Anyway, you can interpret as you wish. The good news is that it is available as a free PDF under a Creative Commons 2.0 license. This means you CAN copy, print, distribute, display, and use this work for any purpose under the conditions that you give me credit for the work and that you do not make money from it.
>> Download A3 Sized Logo Copyright Poster (4.3mb)
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Needed D3D DLL Files
Please note this is pre-Alpha, so all the current art is in WIP status and it wont reflect the final aspect.
Video of all the action (in case you are lazy):
Youtube videos:
http://www.youtube.c...h?v=srBm2rKVypg (How to become Super Sonic)
... more to come later ...
3 things have been changed to this post-update release:
1. The bug where two chains were stuck to the swinging platform's platform has been fixed.
2. The bridge has been updated to produce a smoother bending process.
3. The 2x stunnel has been updated so that Knuckles can't jump over the spin attack forcer.
Things that haven't been changed to some people's disappointment (sorry):
1. Pixel Shader is still there wasting GPU.
2. Keyboard is still producing debug replay files.


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Here's the latest trip-planning website that can help you craft your own guidebook.
Name: http://www.BonVoyaging.com
What it does: It's a Web bookmarking tool that lets you collect and store your travel itineraries, complete with maps and the ability to download and share.
Cost: Free
What's hot: This website has two things that will keep me coming back: its beautiful, design-friendly layout, and the ability to print out a PDF of my itinerary. I love being able to access my travel plans from my smartphone or tablet, as well as sharing with my friends on Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest, but I'm still a paper girl at heart. I like to have my travel plans, which I spent hours researching, in my hot little hands. BonVoyaging accommodates both sides of the travel-planning Gemini in me.
What's not: When I was adding itinerary items from the Web (super-easy to do), there was a pop-up box that let me know that it had been added. However, I would've liked another link in the same box that would let me preview my "voyage" in progress. Instead, I kept another browser tab open for the BonVoyaging.com site so that I could toggle over and then edit the date and itinerary placement for the newly added activity. There must be a faster way.


text: Vista, Winnebago RV: Winnebago® never compromises quality, which puts the affordable Class A Vista® right at the head of the class in value. It scores high marks for floorplan variety that offers full-wall slideouts, bunk beds, U-shaped dinettes and more. The new 29VE brings a fresh twist to the lineup with a bonus exterior kitchen for those gorgeous summer nights in faraway places. You'll find an abundance of popular features, such as MCD roller shades, LED lighting and the available powered StudioLoft™ bed, all built to Winnebago's legendary quality standards. If you're ready for a Class A coach that is big on features and easy on the budget, the smart money is on the Winnebago Vista.