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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. consumer confidence fell more than expected in December, hitting a four-month low as a looming fiscal crisis sapped what had been a growing sense of optimism about the economy.
The report heightened concerns that a failure by Washington to avert planned tax hikes and spending cuts could lead households to close their wallets, threatening an economic recovery that has been steady albeit lackluster.
Other data on Thursday highlighted the positive momentum building in the economy, with the number of Americans filing new claims for jobless benefits falling to a nearly 4-1/2 year low and new home sales hitting their highest level since April 2010.
But gauges of business sentiment have weakened recently on worries Washington will go forward with plans to slash the federal deficit by about $600 billion in 2013.
Now consumers also appear apprehensive, a sign worries about the so-called "fiscal cliff" could bite into household spending.
The Conference Board, an industry group, said its index of consumer attitudes fell to 65.1 from 71.5 in November.
A sub-index measuring how consumers feel about their present situation rose to its highest level in more than four years, but a gauge of sentiment about the future plunged to its lowest point in more than a year.
"Consumers are increasingly preoccupied with the potential damage the fiscal cliff will cause to the economy and to their wallets if a deal is not reached soon," economists at RBS in Stamford, Connecticut, wrote in a research note.
Separately, the Labor Department said initial claims for state unemployment benefits dropped 12,000 last week to a seasonally adjusted 350,000, the Labor Department said.
"This recent improvement in the claims data is potentially a favorable signal for the labor market," said Daniel Silver, an economist at JPMorgan in New York.
After spiking in the wake of a mammoth storm that ravaged the East Coast in late October, new claims have dropped to their lowest levels since the early days of the 2007-09 recession. The four-week moving average fell 11,250 last week to 356,750, the lowest since March 2008.
The claims data has no direct relation to the government's monthly employment report, but it suggests the surge in layoffs since the recession has at least run its course.
Still, many economists think hiring may remain sluggish even as the pace of layoffs ease.
Companies in recent months have been adding to their payrolls at a lackluster pace, and analysts expect the employment report due on January 4 will show 143,000 jobs were created in December, down from 146,000 in November.
"A significant improvement in labor market conditions ahead of any resolution to the fiscal cliff is unlikely," said Michael Gapen, an economist at Barclays in New York.
U.S. stocks opened flat but turned lower as the Senate Democratic leader derided Republicans for the lack of progress in budget talks and warned that a fall off the "cliff" appeared inevitable. Investors sought safety by buying U.S. Treasury debt and the dollar, which rose against the euro.
Following a truncated holiday break in Hawaii, U.S. President Barack Obama returned to Washington to restart talks to avoid the brunt of the fiscal cliff's impact, which would likely put the U.S. economy back into recession if not lessened.
The signs of progress in the claims data also included a caveat, at least for the latest week.
Obama declared Monday a holiday for federal workers and many state offices followed suit and were unable to provide complete data for last week's jobless claims. Data for 19 states was estimated, although 14 of those states submitted their own estimates, which tend to be fairly accurate.
The holiday season can make it more difficult to adjust the claims data for normal seasonal fluctuations, another reason to be cautious about the report for last week.
Separately, the Commerce Department said new U.S. single-family home sales rose in November to a 377,000-unit annual rate, while the median sales price jumped 14.9 percent from the same month in 2011, the latest signs the U.S. housing recovery is gaining some steam.
In a fourth report, the Chicago Federal Reserve Bank said its index of factory activity in the U.S. Midwest increased in November to 93.7 from a revised 92.2 in October.
(Reporting by Jason Lange; Additional reporting by Richard Leong and Ryan Vlastelica in New York; Editing by Neil Stempleman)
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The 'University of Florida College of Nursing Oral History Collection' holds interviews that discuss the history of the University of Florida College of Nursing, which opened in 1956. 2006 marks the institution's fiftieth year as a college at University of Florida.
Interviews of founding and former faculty and associates in the college include such topics as founding dean Dorothy Smith's nursing philosophy and guiding principles and her legacy, resistance from many hospital physicians on a new nursing philosophy, introduction of males as nursing students, hospital segregation in the 1950s and 1960s, comparing UF and community college nursing programs, changes in nursing practices and nursing education, and international recognition of UF College of Nursing's innovations.
|Celebrating 50 years of Service
The Health Science Center • The College of Medicine • The College of Nursing
The 'University of Florida College of Nursing Oral History Collection' and the 'University of Florida Health Science Center - Oral History Collection' are part of the Samuel Proctor Oral History Program is an affiliated program of the University of Florida's Department of History. Its collections include approximately 4,000 interviews and more than 85,000 pages of transcribed material, making it the largest oral history archive in the South and one of the major collections in the country. The transcribed interviews are available for use by research scholars, students, journalists, genealogists, and other interested groups. Researchers have used our oral history material for theses, dissertations, articles, and books.
Digitization of the collection has been funded in part by the generous donation of Caleb and Michele Grimes.

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Women?s Golfer of the Week ? No. 5
By Travis Rae, Communications and Sports Information Intern
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Jessica Schiele of Oklahoma City has been named NAIA National Women's Golfer of the Week, the national office announced Wednesday. Schiele was selected based on her performances from April 8 – 14 and was chosen out of a pool of conference/independent/unaffiliated group golfer of the week selections.
Schiele, a senior from Grimsby, England, finished second in the Missouri-Kansas City Kangaroo Invitational at The Shoal Creek Golf Club April 8 – 9. Schiele rolled in 10 birdies in the three rounds and compiled rounds of 71-67-78 – 216 to finish two strokes. Schiele helped the Stars to a second place team finish, four strokes behind the winner NCAA Division I North Dakota State. The Stars finished ahead of seven NCAA Division I teams.
Schiele ranks first in the NAIA in average score (74.43), birdies (53), par 4 scoring (4.18) and second in lowest round this season (67) and par 3 scoring (3.08) this season.
The next Women's Golfer of the Week will be announced on April 24.
Nominees: Maria Saavedra, Bellevue (Neb.); Brooke Darah, Lourdes (Ohio); Hillary Seabrook, Corban (Ore.); Trish Gibbens, College of Idaho; Molly Knight, Marian (Ind.); Courtney Drees, Indiana East; Julia Browning, Indiana Tech; Sheridan Berte, Mount Mercy (Iowa); Michelle Hall, Madonna (Mich.); Maggie Yang, William Penn (Iowa); Kenzie Rottinghaus, Grand View (Iowa); Whitney Hocutt, Rogers State (Okla.); Geandra Almeida, Bethel (Ind.); Hannah Mason, Southwestern (Kan.); Ashley Madden, SCAD Atlanta (Ga.).
2013 Composite Award Winners
Week 1 (March 20): Anna Schopp, Lubbock Christian (Texas)
Week 2 (March 27): Jamie Palermo, William Woods (Mo.)
Week 3 (April 3): Morgan Matchett, Wayland Baptist (Texas)
Week 4 (April 10): Jodie Peacock, William Woods (Mo.)
Week 5 (April 17): Jessica Schiele, Oklahoma City


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Chanel CC Delivery Tote Bag
Every season or so, Chanel put together a handbag that's named 'CC'. And usually, everything with a CC in its name is either gorgeously chic or outrageous attractive.
Oh, you don't belief me. Have you met the Chanel Gold Class Double CC Bag yet? The one with the golden CC logo on the front and of course quilted?
READ: Chanel Gold Class Double CC Bag
And even the CC shoes are so drop-dead-gorgeous that they were sold-out on the day that they were released in store.
READ: Chanel CC Espadrilles
All right, enough convincing, for the Fall Winter 2014 Collection, introducing the Chanel CC Delivery Quilted Tote Bag. A large Tote bag version of the Classic Flap Bag, quilted from the front to the bottom and embellished with the traditional CC logo on the front.
It's a tote bag with a front flap, how catchy! Though Karl Lagerfeld designed the bag with rigid handles, kind-of like the ones that comes with a free shopping bag, it also crafted with interwoven chain links in the center. And for your information, the chain links are long enough to carry on your shoulder, isn't it beautiful?
Made from calfskin, finally an alternative to the Chanel Classic Maxi Flap Bag. The CC Delivery Quilted Tote Bag has more space than you will ever need.
The Chanel CC Delivery Tote Bag is a seasonal piece, here are the details:
Chanel CC Delivery Small Tote Bag
Style code: A92577
Size: 9.1′ x 12.2′ 3.5′ inches
Price: $4,700 USD or €2750 euro's
Chanel CC Delivery Large Tote Bag
Style code: A92580
Size: 10.2′ x 15′ x 4.3′ inches
Price: $5,200 USD or €3500 euro's
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If you are experiencing problems with your c95, c97, c125, c127, e7, e7D, e95, e97, e125, or e127 Multifunction Display (MFD), then performing a Factory Reset may restore operation of the display. It is also necessary to perform a Factory Reset operation after having updated a MFD's software. The procedure for performing a Factory Reset follows:
IMPORTANT: Back Up your waypoints, routes, and tracks to a CF memory card before the Factory Reset.
When a Factory Reset is performed, the action will cause all waypoints, routes, tracks to be erased from the MFD's memory. Doing so will additionally cause all configuration settings to be restored to the factory default settings. As such, it is recommended that all waypoints, routes, and tracks be archived to a microSD memory card and that the MFD's configuration settings be backed up prior to resetting the MFD. Please seeAnswer ID 1488: Backing up waypoint, routes and tracks on c95/c97/c125/c127/e7/e7D/e95/e97/e125/e127 MFDs and Answer ID 1492: Backing up configuration settings on c95/c97/c125/c127/e7/e7D/e95/e97/e125/e127 MFDs for complete instructions. It also be advisable to note any configuration settings that you have modified in order that the display may be reconfigured with these settings following the Factory Reset operation. Following the Factory Reset operation, the waypoints, routes, and tracks may be retrieved from the archive file stored on the CF memory card.
Factory Reset Procedure.
After your display has completed initialization, the "WARNING - LIMITATIONS OF USE" dialog will be displayed. The lower right hand corner of this dialog also features information concerning the currently installed display software version. Verify that the display software version specified is the latest available for your display, and if not not, upgrade your MFD with the latest avaialable software. Please refer to the following answers for more information on software updates:
If neither of these procedures solves your issue, please seek assistance from your local Raymarine Service Agent or the nearest Raymarine Factory Service Center.


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Eminem Channels Max Headroom in 'Rap God' Video
Eminem was sorta futuristic while nodding to our cultural past in his video for 'Rap God.' Donning black sunglasses, a suit and slick backed blond hair as an avatar of himself, Em channelled and resurrected '80s digital character Max Headroom.
There's other footage of Em with wires attached to his neck and rolling with his crew, showing him as a product of technology and as something more organic.
Dare we say that Eminem looks like he is having fun? Yeah he does!


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NEW NISSAN QASHQAI. Intelligence is the answer.
Technology that gives you the edge.
The new Nissan QASHQAI combines stunning, sophisticated looks with efficient aerodynamics. Step inside the Nissan QASHQAI and you'll soon discover a suite of intelligent technologies that make you more confident behind the wheel.
Innovation for all.
- Intelligent Cruise Control
- Intelligent Around View® Monitor & Satellite Navigation
- Intelligent Lane Intervention
- Intelligent Emergency Braking with Forward-Collision Warning
- Intelligent Park Assist
Available on Nissan QASHQAI Ti
Sleek looks. Smart design.
Enjoy the stares from the street in the clever Nissan QASHQAI. Featuring a stunning range of stylish improvements that include a sleek headlamp design, redesigned alloy wheels and with a new front grille and bumper design, it's our most dynamic and sophisticated compact SUV yet.
Stylish alloy wheels
Three new designs of alloy wheels are available - including these 19 inch diamond-cut alloy wheels^.
^N-TEC model only
Sleek headlight design
The new headlight design includes LED Daytime Running Lights across the range.
Rear lights
Make a statement with the rear 'boomerang' LED lights featuring a new 3D lens effect.
Fine-Tuned to Perfection
Take control with confidence behind the sporty, new steering wheel while the Nissan QASHQAI's panoramic glass roof^ lets the light flood in.
Premium seats for ultimate comfort.
High quality Nappa leather-accented seats^ and soft 3D quilting finish surround you in lasting, luxurious comfort.
^Ti model only
Panoramic glass roof
Experience more of the world outside through QASHQAI's panoramic glass roof^ with electric one touch shade.
^TI model only
Sporty flat-bottom steering wheel
Take control with confidence behind the sporty, new steering wheel.
Nissan Intelligent Mobility
Nissan Intelligent Mobility redefines the way we power, drive and integrate cars in our lives. Step inside the Nissan QASHQAI and you'll soon discover a suite of intelligent technologies that make you more confident behind the wheel.
Intelligent Emergency Braking with Forward Collision Warning#
Using radar technology to keep an eye on your proximity to the vehicle ahead of you, Forward-Collision Warning can give you audible and visual display warnings to help you know when to reduce your speed. If required, the Intelligent Emergency Braking will apply braking to reduce vehicle speed to avoid or reduce the severity of a collision.
Blind Spot Warning^#
If another vehicle is detected in the blind spot area, an indicator appears in the driver's or front passenger's door pillar. Then, if you put your turn signal on, the indicator flashes with a warning chime.
^TI model only
Nissan Future Value
Nissan Future Value is a finance solution that lets you keep your options open at the end of your loan term.
With Nissan Future Value, you can take comfort in knowing up front how much your QASHQAI will be worth to Nissan at the end of your loan term*. Which means whether you upgrade, retain or return your vehicle, you can rest assured that your future is sorted.
* Under the Nissan Future Value (NFV) program, you can sell the vehicle back to Nissan Financial Services (Australian Credit Licence Number 391464) for the pre-agreed future value (adjusted for excess kilometres and the cost of repairs for vehicle damage beyond fair wear and tear), to pay the final balloon payment on your loan. Allowed kilometres and vehicle condition requirements are set out in the NFV agreement. Terms and conditions apply.
360° views make parking easier than ever
The Intelligent Around-View® Monitor* uses four cameras to give you a virtual composite 360° birds eye view of your vehicle, with selectable split-screen close ups of the front, rear, and kerbside views, so you can get a better look.
*ST-L and N-TEC models only.
Moving Object Detection
Moving Object Detection* can detect moving objects near the vehicle, and can give you a visual and audible alert.
*Ti & ST-L models only.
Intelligent Park Assist
Let the Nissan QASHQAI take over parking duties, Intelligent Park Assist^ helps you steer into those tight spots.
^TI model only.
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert^ warns you of approaching traffic when you reverse.
^TI model only.
#Moving Object Detection, Intelligent Park Assist, Rear Cross-Traffic Alert, Intelligent Emergency Braking with Forward Collision Warning and Blind Spot Warning are driver's aids only and should not be used as a substitute for safe driving practices. Always monitor your surroundings when driving.
Range and Specification
- Bluetooth phone & audio streaming
- Rearview camera
- Intelligent Emergency Braking
- Leather-accented^ steering wheel and shift knob
- 17 inch alloy wheels
- Intelligent Around View® Monitor
- Satellite Navigation
- Heated front seats
- Part cloth / part leather accented^ seat trim
- 18 inch alloy wheels
- Intelligent Cruise Control
- Intelligent Lane Intervention
- Nappa leather-accented^ seat trim
Choose your QASHQAI to suit your needs.
The new Nissan QASHQAI combines stunning, sophisticated looks with efficient aerodynamics. Step inside the Nissan QASHQAI and you'll soon discover a suite of intelligent technologies that make you more confident behind the wheel.VIEW SPECIFICATION SHEET (0.2MB PDF)


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Try as she might, Zellweger's Judy never goes beyond an impression of the multi-talented artist; her all-caps version of acting failing to allow the role…
Try as she might, Zellweger's Judy never goes beyond an impression of the multi-talented artist; her all-caps version of acting failing to allow the role…
Dolemite is My Name is a typical biopic buoyed by its unrelenting hilarity, its affection for its subject and commitment to the time and place…
Roger Ebert on James Ivory's "Howards End".
"The Ballad of Narayama" is a Japanese film of great beauty and elegant artifice, telling a story of startling cruelty. What a space it opens…
An article about the 4K restoration of George T. Nierenberg's "Say Amen, Somebody" currently receiving a limited theatrical release.
An article about the second annual Ebert Symposium, "Creating an Inclusive Cinema and Media Ecosystem," scheduled for Friday, September 27th at the University of Illinois…
An article about the 4K restoration of George T. Nierenberg's "Say Amen, Somebody" currently receiving a limited theatrical release.
An article about the second annual Ebert Symposium, "Creating an Inclusive Cinema and Media Ecosystem," scheduled for Friday, September 27th at the University of Illinois…
A reappreciation of a Billy Wilder classic.
FFC Seongyong Cho looks back at Alan J. Pakula's twisty thriller Presumed Innocent.
An essay on the Elaine May film A New Leaf, as excerpted from the latest issue of Bright Wall/Dark Room.
As a boy in Mexico City whose parents struggled to get by, the United States carried such magical connotation in my imagination.
It's almost a given that the White House is the most secure place in the nation — possibly in the world. So when a North Korean terrorist plot can be executed with frightening precision — circumventing the seemingly impenetrable defenses surrounding the U.S. president and everyone around him — it boggles the mind.
That's the premise of "Olympus Has Fallen," the well-crafted political thriller from Antoine Fuqua, who has helmed actioners and thrillers such as "Replacement Killers," "Shooter" and "Training Day."
This film's title comes from the fictional Secret Service code ("Olympus") for the White House, which is being led by a very President Kennedy-esque Benjamin Asher (Aaron Eckhart). But the true lead actor in this constantly gripping tale is Gerard Butler as Mike Banning, once the top presidential protecter for the Asher family, until a tragic event led him to be transferred to a pedestrian Secret Service job in the Treasury Department.
Fuqua and his writing team of Creighton Rothenberger and Katrin Benedikt gave us a nice twist — a smart cinematic gift, really — as that forementioned "tragic event" (which I will not spoil by revealing) becomes a clever plot surprise. It's always good when something you KNOW is about to happen in a movie doesn't occur the way you think it will.
Of course, the thrust of "Olympus Has Fallen" centers on the actual kidnapping of the president and his top advisers, including the vice president and the secretary of defense. Though filmed over a year ago, "Olympus Has Fallen" benefits from recent international tensions, since the attack on the White House is masterminded by a group of North Korean terrorists.
As the very convincing assault on the heart of Washington, D.C., and the White House itself occurs, Banning finds himself again thrust into the central action and quickly becomes the sole hope of saving the president and preventing a potential nuclear disaster that would end American life as we know it.
While the storyline and dialogue are frequently predictable, "Olympus Has Fallen" succeeds largely due to Butler's believablity as a Secret Service agent. Banning has the physical skills and mental cunning that allows him to become a virtual one-man army against a phalanx of single-minded killers out to destroy America by cutting off its symbolic "head": the president himself.
The special effects and attention to detail in "Olympus Has Fallen" are superb. It truly looks like the destruction depicted onscreen has actually occurred. Considering that most of this mayhem was created by CGI and filmed on extensive special sets constructed in Louisiana, the impact is even more impressive.
Beyond the fast pacing and effective explosions and bombing sequences, Fuqua is aided by an excellent cast of veteran actors who lend a tone of gravitas and provide a solid foundation for the over-all story.
Along with Eckhart and Butler — in one of his best performances in years — there's the always reliable Morgan Freeman, who takes a bit of a demotion from his previous roles as God and a U.S. president to portray the Speaker of the House. In addition, Angela Bassett is equally convincing as the head of the Secret Service, and Oscar winner Melissa Leo excels as the tough-as-nails secretary of defense, who endures very rough treatment by her North Korean captors.
While the head terrorist role could easily have degenerated into a one-dimensional cartoonvillain, Rick Yune is terrific as the chillingly charming — yet completely lethal — Yang, the mastermind of the entire plot.
While "Olympus Has Fallen" breaks no major new ground in the political thriller genre, Fuqua has directed a sharp, very taut adventure that keeps you engrossed from start to finish. It delivers some excellent visuals and a few surprising twists that add beautifully to the suspense.
EDITOR'S NOTE: Sometimes, Roger Ebert is exposed to bad movies. When that happens, it is his duty -- if not necessari...
A review of Netflix's The I-Land, the worst show in the streaming service's history.
This message came to me from a reader named Peter Svensland. He and a fr...
On three films from TIFF that all feature journalists, and that are all good!


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The Ministry of Transportation and Communications this week broached the idea of charging admission fees to popular scenic spots to cover rising maintenance and infrastructure costs. Boosting tourism numbers has been a key goal of the current administration and its predecessors, but Minister of Transportation and Communications Yeh Kuang-shih (葉匡時) said that scenic areas have seen an influx of Chinese tourists, whose visits to these areas are, in effect, being subsidized by taxpayers. He also said that more ways of paying for investment in tourism-related infrastructure need to be found, because the Tourism Development Fund could not do it all.
The Executive Yuan set up the fund in 2009 to provide for central and local government investment to help revive the tourism industry (and economy) as part of a four-year plan, with 60 percent of the money coming from airport service charges and 40 percent from the treasury.
At the time the Tourism Bureau, which is part of the ministry, said the NT$30 billion (US$890 million in 2009) fund would create 400,000 jobs and attract NT$200 billion in private-sector investment, while allocating NT$18.7 billion for creating more tourist attractions, NT$2 billion to boost industry competitiveness and NT$9.3 billion to "increase tourism value added."
Yet now the bureau says it will implement a pricing scheme to raise funds for scenic areas under its management. No details have been released so far.
However, before the bureau or the ministry start talking about admission fees, more public discussion is needed about the nation's tourism policies. A unified, inter-agency approach is required so that tourists, whether domestic or foreign, do not face a barrage of charges to see the sights, while ensuring there is money to develop and protect Taiwan's natural beauty.
The Tourism Bureau is in charge of 13 national scenic areas, none of which charge an entry free, including the Alishan, Sun Moon Lake, East Rift Valley and Penghu areas. Also free of charge are the nation's eight national parks, including Yangmingshan, Taroko and Kinmen, which are under the remit of the Ministry of Interior's Construction and Planning Agency.
However, the 18 National Forest Recreation Areas, which are run by the Forestry Bureau, an agency of the Council of Agriculture, charge admission ranging from NT$65 to NT$150 for an adult ticket on weekdays to NT$200 for an adult on weekends.
So while there is no charge to enter Kenting National Park, you have to pay to enter the Kenting National Forest Recreation Area inside the park. Visitors wanting to go to Alishan to see the sun rise over Yushan must pay a fee to enter the Alishan National Scenic Area, yet they can visit nearby Yushan National Park for free.
Charging people to enter forest recreation areas, which have limited access routes, is easy, but setting admission fees for a national scenic area is problematic. The East Coast National Scenic Area stretches for 170km, with many entry points. At what point would an admission fee be imposed?
Should the Tourism Bureau follow the Forestry Bureau's example by setting different prices for adult, children's and concessionary tickets or does the government want to follow the lead of Thailand and China, and charge different fees for locals and foreign visitors?


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- A Linux Live CD, designed and optimized for previewing data in a forensically sound manner. It contains a number of programs forensic practitioners can utilize to preview both Windows and Linux systems.
- FCCU Gnu/Linux Boot CD
- A Live CD built on top of Debian Live with a lot of tools with forensic purpose.
- http://www.lnx4n6.be
- grml
- A forensic Live CD built on top of Debian.
- http://grml.org
- Helix3 (Helix3 Pro)
- A Live CD built on top of Ubuntu with special tools for incident response and electronic discovery.
- http://e-fense.com
- MacQuisition Boot CD
- A forensic Live CD built for imaging Macintosh systems.
- Masterkey Linux
- A Linux Live CD built on top of Slackware featuring a wide variety of free and open source tools, focused on both Incident Response and Computer Forensic Examination.
- http://masterkeylinux.com
- PlainSight
- A forensic Live CD built on top of Knoppix.
- http://www.plainsight.info
- Recovery Is Possible
- A Linux Live CD with a number of recovery applications such as TestDisk, PhotoRec, etc.
- http://www.tux.org/pub/people/kent-robotti/looplinux/rip/
- SAFE Boot Disk
- The first and only commercially available forensically sound Windows Boot disk.
- Includes built-in driver support, access to the NTFS file system and built-in software write blocking.
- http://www.forensicsoft.com/catalog/product.php
- SMART Linux
- Two Live CDs built on top of Slackware and Ubuntu. Includes SMART and other forensic tools.
- http://asrdata2.com
- A forensic Live CD built on top of Knoppix.
- http://spada-cd.info
- Windows Forensic Environment (aka WinFE, Windows FE)
- A Windows based forensic CD based off the Windows Pre-Installation Environment.
- http://winfe.wordpress.com
- WinFE
Out of date Live CDs
- Knoppix STD
- A Live CD built on top of Knoppix.
- http://s-t-d.org/
- Penguin Sleuthkit
- A Linux Live CD that includes SleuthKit.
- http://penguinsleuth.org/
- A FreeBSD based forensics Bootable ISO (includes Autopsy and Sleuth Kit).
- http://sourceforge.net/projects/snarl/
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ShirtBox is a multipurpose HTML5 template with unique square look following the latest flat-design style trend. It's perfect for ecommerce site selling any kind of stuff, from clothing to household appliance. It also can be used on a creative business website to showcase portfolio projects.
Ecommerce siteShirtBox offers 4 different layouts to display your products in the Shop section, along with multiple image support in the Product Detail Page.
Portfolio siteChoose which layout (2 options available) you prefer to showcase your portfolio.


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It's tough to keep track of books you want to read or random thoughts about them sometimes, but the BookLover iPhone app makes life just a bit simpler by letting you maintain a virtual bookshelf and saving notes with ease.
The app automatically retrieves book cover and synopsis information for books you add to your shelf and has room for categories, notes, reviews, bookmarks, and suggestions. If you want to show off your highly intellectual reading habits, you can also quickly share information on your Facebook Wall or via email.
The app will cost you a buck and is available through iTunes now. [iTunes]


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It was late Saturday afternoon, and I was sitting on a bench in the cactus garden, outside our house on the lower slopes of the Hollywood Hills, and my wife was inside and the radio was tuned to National Public Radio and suddenly she stuck her head out the door and said "You'd better get in here, there's going to be an English psychogeographer talking on the radio." I can't swear how many other Hollywood homes that happened in, but I'll bet not so very many.
Now, my wife is not easily impressed, and I long ago gave up trying to impress her, but when I replied, "Who? Iain Sinclair?" I did earn myself a gold star in her eyes, for intuition if nothing else. Sinclair was talking about his book Ghost Milk, which has just been published in the United States, and in his beautifully soft, well-modulated voice he was spewing forth elegant bile about the evils of the London Olympic games.
Now interestingly, I see that the English edition of Ghost Milk was subtitled "Calling Time on the Grand Project," but the US edition is subtitled "Recent Adventures Among the Future Ruins of London on the Eve of the Olympic games," a problematic subtitle I'd say, given that we're already well past the eve, but I'm no publisher.
Anyway he duly talked about the Olympic site as a "future ruin," and I was reminded of something I'd read just a few days earlier in a piece on Brian Dillon's website. The site is named Ruins of the Twentieth Century and the particular post I was thinking of was "Adventures in Architectural Hell" a review of two books A New Kind of Bleak: Journeys Through Urban Britain By Owen Hatherley, and A Guidebook for the Urban Age By PD Smith.
In his review Dillon writes about getting off the train at Stratford station in the middle of the Olympic park. He says, "It feels as if you've detrained into a high-tech, functional ruin, a genuinely thrilling (though likely inadvertent) hint at the classically inspired sporting rigours ahead."
Future ruin, functional ruin these are wonderfully evocative terms, and ones I intend to use. Of course neither Sinclair nor Dillon, is entirely averse to a good bit of ruin. Nor am I.
It seems to me there are certain problems with the idea of a future ruin, since ultimately surely all buildings, all cities, all landscapes are destined to be ruins one way or another, and some of us will take great pleasure in walking through them. Anish Kapoor's magnificent giant sculpture at the Olympic park looks like a ruin already. The idea of a functional ruining is much more paradoxical and intriguing.
It seems to me there are certain problems with the idea of a future ruin, since ultimately surely all buildings, all cities, all landscapes are destined to be ruins one way or another, and some of us will take great pleasure in walking through them. Anish Kapoor's magnificent giant sculpture at the Olympic park looks like a ruin already. The idea of a functional ruining is much more paradoxical and intriguing.
I remember when I first walked the streets of Manhattan in the 1970s; the place did indeed seem ruined, and large swathes of it undoubtedly were, and since the city was more or less bankrupt you could certainly argue that it wasn't truly functional. On the other hand, when I started going there regularly, and eventually living there in the late 1990s the place was less conspicuously ruined, and was certainly functional, and yet a walk through the Port Authority bus station or around the piers or parts of the east village, showed that plenty of ruin remained. And of course many New Yorkers much preferred it that way: they didn't want to live Disneyland. They didn't even want to live in a clean, safe, well-ordered American city.
Incidentally, Brian Dillon is one of the authors of a book titled Walking in My Mind, that accompanied an exhibition at the Hayward Gallery. Of course, the mind is a place where some of us do a lot of our walking anyway, and at least most of us who live, think, converse, get around, have minds that are more or less functional. But most of us have no doubt that that one day in the future our minds will be absolute ruins, places we can do no walking whatsoever.


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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - A former Miami Dolphins player was arrested Wednesday, accused of punching and abusing his teenage son.
According to an arrest report, Mark "Super" Duper, 54, got into a fight with a juvenile who was identified to Channel 4 by a witness as Duper's 17-year-old son. While it started as an argument over the victim's girlfriend, the report says Duper punched the teen, threw him to the ground and choked him. Police say family friend Hugh Green -- another former Dolphins player -- pulled Duper off the boy.
Green told Channel 4 that the son became physical first is a strong, very athletic person and Duper was defending himself.
He said Duper's arrest "is not what should have happened."
The boy told Channel 4 a different version of what the events that landed his father in jail.
"He punched me in the face and I fell on the ground. He then he got on top of me and i was like, holding him as close as I could to him, so hew wouldn't punch me again," the boy said. "So he picked me up with his body weight and he, liked slammed me right here like four times on his head. It knocked me out."
Duper was charged with child abuse and has since bonded out of the Duval County Jail. The Department of Children and Families is also investigating.
Green told Channel 4 that the teenager started the fight and the arrest report notes that Duper's assault was not "aggravated in nature."
Duper caught 59 touchdowns and was inducted into the Ring of Honor following an 11-year career with the Dolphins. He was a three-time Pro Bowl selection.
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Penguin Books, 1981 - Music - 310 pages
Blues is the cornerstone of American popular music, the bedrock of rock and roll. In this extraordinary musical and social history, Robert Palmer traces the odyssey of the blues from its rural beginnings, to the steamy bars of Chicago's South Side, to international popularity, recognition, and imitation. Palmer tells the story of the blues through the lives of its greatest practitioners: Robert Johnson, who sang of being pursued by the hounds of hell; Muddy Waters, who electrified Delta blues and gave the music its rock beat; Robert Lockwood and Sonny Boy Williamson, who launched the King Biscuit Time radio show and brought blues to the airwaves; and John Lee Hooker, Ike Turner, B. B. King, and many others.
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Spending time in Susan and Bob Feldman's Hollywood Hills, California, kitchen is totally relaxing. Just sitting at their kitchen table brings on the kind of calm one has when all of life's details have been well taken care of. That laid-back ambience didn't just happen, however. When Bob and Susan, who is a cofounder and chief merchandising officer of the online home decor site One Kings Lane, were ready to renovate their kitchen, they called on kitchen design expert Carla Smith.
The Los Angeles designer oversaw all the functional details, so that Bob and Susan would have room to work comfortably and happily together. Thanks to Smith, they can effortlessly move around the rounded limestone-topped island, slice up a Caprese salad, or throw juicy steaks on the new nearby deck barbecue grill with nary a bump, cabinet clash, or needless lap around the island. Inch by inch, cabinet and appliance details were so well planned that home-cooked dinners—for two or 40—are smoother than the polished Carrara marble that runs along the counters and up the walls.
Photography: Karyn Millet
Kitchen designer: Carla Smith, Hub of the House, 420 N. Robertson Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90048; 310/652-2332, hubofthehouse.com.
Light-Flooded Kitchen with Flow
The project started a few years after Susan and Bob relocated from New York to their traditional-style house in the Hollywood Hills, where they often host family and large groups of guests. "I love to cook, and I love to entertain," enthuses Susan.
The couple paid their dues, making do with a small utilitarian kitchen with ubiquitous white cabinets. "It was fine," says Susan, revealing her good-sport attitude, but it was clear that efficiency and flow were lacking. Both Susan and Bob were ready for an expanded space that would work efficiently, blend with the rest of the house, and connect outside to a new deck.
"Coming from Manhattan apartment living, I wanted to max out every square inch of space," says Susan. To make that happen, the Feldmans and Smith put heads together to evaluate how Susan and Bob used the kitchen. Smith asked detailed questions, including where they entered the home; where they fed their dog, Maggie; where they put keys and bags; and where they charged their phones. "Flow is really important," the designer explains. Based on those discussions, she separated the work zone from the eating and landing areas around the table and bar to allow for easy movement.
Perimeter cabinetry (custom); wire mesh in cabinets (custom); island (custom): Hub of the House, 310/652-2332, hubofthehouse.com.
Cabinetry finish ("Gettysburg Gray" #HC-107): Benjamin Moore & Co., 888/236-6667, benjaminmoore.com.
Apron sink ("Shaws Original 11/2 Bowl Fireclay Apron Kitchen Sink" #RC4019); island sink; faucets for apron sink ("Bridge Kitchen Faucet" #U.4751L, by Perrin & Rowe); island faucets (discontinued, for similar, "Single Lever Single Hole Kitchen Faucet" #U.4741, by Perrin & Rowe): Rohl, 800/777-9762, rohlhome.com.
Perimeter countertops and backsplash: marble.
Island countertop: limestone.
Perimeter cabinet pulls; perimeter cabinet knobs: Liz's Antique Hardware, 323/939-4403, lahardware.com.
Architectural hardware: Baldwin, 877/315-7853, baldwinhardware.com.
Chandelier: Restoration Hardware, 800/910-9836, restorationhardware.com.
Bar stools ("French Bistro Barstool"): Maison Midi, 323/935-3157, maison-midi.com.
Sconces at window ("Elkins Sconce" #TOB2067, by Thomas O'Brien for Visual Comfort): Circa Lighting, 877/762-2323, circalighting.com.
Range ("48-inch Dual Fuel Range" #DF486G, by Wolf); range hood ("Pro Wall Hood" #PW482418, by Wolf): Sub-Zero/Wolf, 800/222-7820, subzero-wolf.com.
Refrigerator drawers (#2275DWRC): U-Line, 800/779-2547, u-line.com.
Convection steam oven (#DG4082); microwave and convection oven (#H4082BM, Master Chef Series): Miele, 800/463-0260, mieleusa.com.
Diamond Cut
Stainless steel mesh cabinet faces show off dishware, so it is more likely to be used. The elegant but sturdy finish echoes the stainless range hood nearby.
Well Rounded
The island's stone edges were rounded to ease traffic flow. Outlet covers were stained the color of the cabinets to help them blend in and be less conspicuous.
Seconds First
A second sink and an extra refrigerator drawer in the island come in handy when entertaining and make life easier when reaching for a bottle of cold water, or milk for coffee or cereal.
Inch Out
To speed meal preparation, a tall, narrow cabinet next to the farmhouse-style sink keeps varying sizes of cutting boards and baking racks upright and within arm's reach.
Steam and Land
A pullout cutting board is a nod to the house's 1930s-era design and provides a landing spot for food from the steamer oven (an appliance that designer Carla Smith recommends).
Kitchen Dining Area
Aesthetically, Susan and Smith were on the same page, choosing dark wood floors consistent with the rest of the house, painted cabinets, and marble and limestone surfaces.
When it came to the finishing touches, Susan walked the talk—her online shopping talk, that is—buying many of the light fixtures online. The pendant over the island is from Restoration Hardware, the fixtures above the kitchen table are from Waterworks, and the oval-shaped wall sconces by the sink are from Circa Lighting. "I think it's great to get inspiration online," says Susan, who often spent evenings viewing sites on her laptop with Bob and Smith.
Living in the house during the renovation had its advantages, allowing Susan to make on-the-spot adjustments. "You can do everything in your power to plan every detail in advance, but it is important to have flexibility." Case in point: The French doors leading to the new deck seemed too low and didn't flow with the windows in the adjacent sunroom. "We had to re-spec them, so they go almost to the ceiling and give maximum light. It made a big difference. It put us behind three weeks, but it was worth the wait," says Susan.
"This kitchen is like a magnet," she adds. "When I'm cooking, it can hold up to 20 people." With music playing, sunset light streaming in, Susan cooking, and Bob pouring, no wonder family and guests want to linger. It's a very relaxing place to be.
Dining table: ABC Carpet & Home, 212/473-3000, abchome.com.
Dining chairs ("Pacific Beach Oval Back Dining Chair"): Tim Clarke Design, 310/452-8374, timclarkeinc.com, and Dering Hall, 917/512-6900, deringhall.com.
Wine glasses; dishes: owner's collection.
Hanging pendants ("Henry Pendant Ceiling Light" #HNLT02): Waterworks, 800/899-6757, store.waterworks.com.
Area rug: Lavender Oriental Carpets, 212/531-5111, locrugs.com.
Dish cabinet (custom); perimeter cabinetry (custom): Hub of the House, 310/652-2332, hubofthehouse.com.
Dish-cabinet hardware: European Hardware & Finishes, 800/643-7237, gerberhinge.com.
Perimeter cabinet pulls; perimeter cabinet knobs: Liz's Antique Hardware, 323/939-4403, lahardware.com.
Wine cooler (#424G/0, by Sub-Zero): Sub-Zero/Wolf, 800/222-7820, subzero-wolf.com.
Television: LG, lg.com.
Upholstered door: linen fabric and polished nickel nailheads.
Floor: oak, with custom finish.
Steamer (#DG4082); microwaves (#H4082BM): Miele, 800/463-0260, mieleusa.com.
Easy on the Eye
Wood, rather than metal, shelf brackets blend with cabinet interiors and keep the focus on dishware. Lights in the cabinet boxes highlight the contents and provide an attractive glow.
Stains and Patina
A special rubbed finish and European hardware from Gerber Hinge add authenticity and patina to the breakfront cabinet designed by kitchen designer Smith.
Soft Seating
"Pacific Beach" oval-back chairs by Los Angeles designer Tim Clarke for Dering Hall lend softness and comfort to the room. The light leather contrasts nicely with the wood table.
Hidden Delights
Wineglasses are easy to reach in a narrow pullout panel. Smith designed a removable surround panel for the TV (attached with Velcro!) to allow for inevitable TV upgrades.
Linen Wrapped
To break the monotony of having too many hard-surfaced doors, Smith upholstered the pantry door with a linen fabric and trimmed it with polished-nickel nailheads.
Homeowners Susan and Bob Feldman.


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Four years ago (or five?) I wanted to make a videogame, before I knew Marathon. I started to make some simple sketches in an old engine and it was going fine, but I had no story or an inspiration to make more maps.
And luckly, a couple of months later I discovered Marathon. It's story, level design, atmosphere, and everything elese, inspired me to continue my game...
And my game got each time closer to marathon, not to its perfection, but to its story. Its "universe".
A month ago, I published the first "Chapter" of my game here: http://gamejolt.com/games/dead-memories/135056
Recently I added the english version for it, so you can play it.
I hope you like it, I left some hidden things for you (the marathon fans) to read
I'm open to any kind of comments, if you think that something could be better or that something could change just tell me .
I'm gonna make the chapter two later so expect updates.


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(also known as the SLOVAK REPUBLIC)
Jews of Slovakia website. [October 2000] JewishGen
Bohemia and Moravia SIG website [August 2000]
Synagogues Without Jews [February 2009]
Also see Czechoslovakia for general information (general section) and books that deal with both the Chechia/Czech Republic and Slovakia./Slovak Republic
Lanyi Menyhert-Propperne Bekefi Hermin, Szlovenszkoi zsido hitkozsegei tortenete (History of the Jewish Communities of Slovakia). Kassa, 1933. (In Hungarian)
Historically part of Hungary and then Czechoslovakia, Slovakia's Jewish history reflects the story of these two states, but unlike the rest of Hungary, Slovakia remained under Habsburg rule after the Ottoman invasions of the sixteenth century. Large Jewish inward migrations followed. With increasing emancipation, he Jewish Enlightenment took place. Jews formed perhaps 4% of the population by the Second World War. Ensuing genocide killed the overwhelming majority of those Jews who had not fled. Although religious freedoms have been encouraged since the end of the Communist era, only about 3,000 Jews live in the country today. Dr Maroš Borský of Bratislava inventoried existing and demolished synagogues in Slovakia (100+ synagogues and prayer halls and almost 700 cemeteries). (the latter are still being identified and documented).See Dr Borský's detailed website entitled Synagoga Slovaca. Only about half-a-dozen places of worship are still active. Most cemeteries are abandoned or neglected.
"Leaders of Slovakias' Jewish community are calling for a nationwide crackdown on attacks against the country's Jewish cemeteries. The campaign follows an attack in which five recently-restored rare tombstons at the Jewish cemetery in Zvolen were destroyed and six other were seriously damaged. There were also two similar incidents in other Slovak towns, in which 60 gravestones were damaged." Source: Dateline World Jewry [September 2001].
Quote. Also see Jewish Community of Czech Republic [February 2009]:
"According to the 1930 census, 135,918 Jews (4.5% of the total population) lived in Slovakia. The plight of Slovak Jewry actually began with the establishment of autonomous Slovakia (Oct. 6, 1938), when the one-party totalitarian system of the clerical Slovak People's Party of Hlinka (HSL'S-Hlinkova Slovenske L'udove Strana) came to power. On March 14, 1939, Hitler made an independent state by causing the breakup of Czechoslovakia. A few days later Slovak leaders and the German Foreign Minister, von Ribbentrop, signed the Treaty of Protection (Schutzvertrag), thus making Slovakia in effect a satellite of Germany. In the first months of Slovakia's "independence" anti-Jewish restrictions were sporadically introduced; however, fundamental changes in anti-Jewish policy occurred only after the Salzburg Conference (July 28, 1940), attended by Hitler, the Slovak leaders (Father Josef Tiso, Vojtech Tuka, Sa-o Mach) and the leader of the local German minority, the so-called Karpaten-Deutsche, Franz Karmasin. At this conference the Slovaks agreed to set up a national-socialist regime in their country.
At the end of August 1940, Dieter Wisliceny, Eichmann's emissary, arrived in Slovakia to act as "adviser for Jewish affairs," and with him came a score of advisers to assist the Slovak ministries. The Slovaks set up two institutes with the objective of "solving the Jewish problem": Central Office for Economy whose task was to oust the Jews from economic and social life and "aryanize" Jewish property; the second was Center of Jews. The Slovak equivalent of the Judenrat, was headed by the starosta ("Jewish Elder"), Heinrich Schwartz, chairman of the Orthodox-Jewish community. When Schwartz was arrested for non-cooperation, a more obedient starosta was appointed by the authorities in April 1941. The "aryanization" process was carried out within one year: 10,025 Jewish enterprises and businesses were liquidated and 2,223 transferred to "Aryan" ownership. In order to solve the problem of employment of Jews, who were removed from economic life, the Slovak authorities ordered the erection of a number of labor centers and three large labor camps: Sered, Vyhne, and Novsky. In the fall of 1941, in an effort to clear the capital of Jews, a special ministerial order issued by Mach removed a greater part of the Bratislava Jews; some were sent to the labor camps and others to the towns of Trnava, Nitra, and to the region of Aari-Zemplen in eastern Slovakia, where the majority of Slovak Jewry lived. Concurrently, during a visit to Hitler's headquarters, Tuka requested the assistance of the Reich in the removal of the Jews from Slovakia. At the beginning of February 1942, the German Foreign Ministry formally requested the Slovak government to furnish 20,000 "strong and able-bodied Jews." It was decided that the first transports would be composed of young men and women aged 16-35. However, on the suggestion of the Slovaks that in the "spirit of Christianity" families should not be separated, Eichmann gave his consent to deport families together. The Slovaks had to pay 500 Reichmarks "as charges for vocational training" for every deported Jew, receiving in return a guarantee that the Jews would not come back to Slovakia and that no further claims would be laid to their property. The organization of transports was performed by the Ministry of Interior, Department 14, headed by Gejsa Kanka and afterward by Anton Valek, in collaboration with the Hlinka Guard and the Freiwillige Schutzstaffel (Voluntary Defense Squad of local Germans). The Jewish leadership, alarmed by rumors of the impending deportations, launched two appeals in the name of the Jewish communities (March 5, 1942) and in the name of the rabbis of Slovakia (March 6, 1942) warning the authorities that "the deportations mean physical extermination." On March 14, 1942, the Vatican sent a note of protest, and a few days later an oral warning was communicated on the direct instruction of Pope Pius XII by Slovakia's ambassador to Rome, Karol Sidor.
Between March 26 and October 20, 1942, about 60,000 Jews were deported to Auschwitz and to the Lublin area to be killed. By the end of April the earliest evidence on the fate of deportees was received in Bratislava, when the first escapees from General Gouvernment of Poland arrived. Their eye-witness accounts were immediately forwarded to Jewish organizations in the free world. Thousands of Jews found refuge in neighboring Hungary (in 1944 some of them returned to Slovakia when the Hungarian Jewish community was in peril). Others sought protection through conversion to Christianity. From the end of July to the middle of September the transports were suspended due to various technical difficulties and perhaps also to intercessions, mainly from religious circles.
During the interim, the underground "Working Group" (Pracovne Skupina) arose on the initiative of Rabbi Michael Dov Weissmandel with the objective of saving the remaining Jews of Slovakia. Led by Gisi Fleischmann, the Group was composed of Zionists, assimilated Jews, and rabbis. The Jewish underground succeeded in temporarily diverting the peril of deportation in the spring of 1943 as a result of negotiations with Wisliceny and bribes to Slovak leaders. Another achievement in 1943 was the rescue of fugitives from the ghettos of Poland, who were smuggled through Slovakia to Hungary with the help of the Ha-Halutz underground. By that time about 25,000 Jews were left in Slovakia, some of them "submerged," so that only part of them were officially registered, mostly "economically vital" Jews who were granted "certificates of exemption." About 3-4,000 persons were engaged in productive work in the Slovak labor camps, and others lived on false "Aryan" papers or in hiding. On April 21, 1944, the first two escapees from Auschwitz reached Slovakia after a miraculous flight. Their account of the annihilation process was sent on to the head of the Orthodox Jewish community in Budapest, Rabbi Von Freudiger, to alert the world and forwarded through Switzerland to Jewish organizations in the free world with an appeal by Rabbi Weissmandel demanding the immediate bombing of the murder installations in Auschwitz. The Allies rejected the appeal.
In the fall of 1944, during the Slovak national uprising, four parachutists from Erez Israel reached Slovakia to extend help to the Jewish remnant and to organize resistance. The Einsatzgruppen killed thousands of Jews during the Slovak revolt, and after its suppression (Oct. 28, 1944), about 13,500 of the remaining Jews of Slovakia were deported to concentration camps (including Auschwitz, Sachsenhausen, and Theresienstadt), under the pretext of reprisal for their participation in the revolt (October 1944-March 1945). On the eve of the liberation (April 30, 1945), there remained about 4,000-5,000 Jews in Slovakia hiding with non-Jews or living clandestinely with "Aryan" papers. The losses of Slovak Jewry amount to over 100,000, including the Jews deported in the spring of 1944 from the territory annexed to Hungary. Only about 25,000 persons of the prewar community survived the Holocaust and the majority of them left Slovakia after the war, most of them for Israel." [Livia Rothkirchen]
Since 2004, Madeleine Isenberg and Mikulas ("Miki") Liptak (an Evangelical Christian who lives in Kezmarok, Slovakia) have collaborated on cemetery and vital record research for towns in the


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User:Xterminus/Perl Background Rotation/Extras
These are some other sort-of related tools. If you come up with something that makes use of the main wallpaper script, please add it below.
- Introduction : What this does
- Installation : Getting the basics handled.
- Using Extensions : Optional feature setup.
- Script Extras : Related Software
- Tips and Tricks : Fun for the whole family!
- Hacking : How to create your own extensions
- Code : Code walkthrough and some design notes
- FAQ : Frequently Asked Questions
- Screenshot Gallery : If you use these scripts, show off!
- Resources : A comprehensive wallpaper list.
Nautilus Integration
I find myself surfing through my wallpaper collection with nautilus on ocassion. It's nice to be able to rightclick on an image that has struck my fancy and make it my desktop through nautilus's rightclick action. I created a very simple script which you can place in ~/.gnome2/nautilus-scripts/. After you've done this, you should be able to rightclick on any image, move down to "Scripts" and select "Queue Desktop 0.0".
If you wish to enqueue photos for another display, Symlink "Queue Desktop 0.0" to "Queue Desktop 0.1". The script will determine the display to enqueue to based on the script filename.
If you wish to simply pick a random image from a directory, right clicking on a directory in nautilus works great too.
Note: The default action of this script is only to set the next wallpaper name to render. If you want to chose a photo and render it in one swoop, you should be able to easily modify the supplied script to do so by adding "; wallie --next" to the end of the system command(s) in the script.
Screenshot Grabber
screenshot is a script that was originally based upon the info.pl screenshot grabber which evolved on the bbs. I eventually ripped out parts I had no use for, and added functions specific to my desktop. It may or may not work with your system, and will probably require you to edit parts of it to get it working as expected. However, it does take advantage of the settings provided by the wallpaper script. It doesn't hurt to take a look at it anyway.
Getting color theme info
If you plan on writing your own project and need to grab the current color palate, there are two interfaces you can use. The first is easier, but not as "correct". :)
Of course, it may make more sense to simply write and extension too.
wallie --schemedata:0.0 SCHEME:877c80:5e5759:fffafc:fff5f8:877f7c:5e5957:fffbfa:fff7f5:877c86:5e575e:fffaff:fff5fe:7e877c:585e57:fbfffa:f6fff5
You can also run:
wallie --scheme:0.0 Basic Colors Base : 877c80 Dark : 5e5759 Pale : fffafc Less Pale : fff5f8 Cool Colors Base : 877f7c Dark : 5e5957 Pale : fffbfa Less Pale : fff7f5 Warm Colors Base : 877c86 Dark : 5e575e Pale : fffaff Less Pale : fff5fe Complementary Colors Base : 7e877c Dark : 585e57 Pale : fbfffa Less Pale : f6fff5
As you can see this second option generates a more human readable output (but is far less script friendly).


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In romantic Rethymno, love is in the air!
Explore one of the best preserved medieval cities in Greece, and search for your fairy-tale romance in Rethymno. Venetian fortification works mingle harmonically with orthodox and catholic churches, mosques, majestic mansions of Venetian architecture, arches and cobbled paths which create a magical atmosphere, reminiscence of the city's turbulent –yet glorious– past.
Capture Rethymno's lost moments in time by following one of the many scenic routes around the picturesque city centre. Start from Arkadíou Street, where you can follow a unique cultural route crossing Rethymno's historical centre from east to west. Admire unique monuments like the Mosque of Kara Mousha Pasha, the Pattakoú Hani and Drandáki House, both representative works of Venetian architecture. Upon entering Tsouderón Street you will find yourself on the western side of the city.
On your way to the temple of St. Francesco and the Turkish School don't forget to take pictures of a beautiful doorframe on 12 Tsouderon Street. The square of the 1st primary school is surrounded by monuments providing a pleasant environment for you to take a short break. Walk towards Vernádos Street, a narrow street where important monuments stand, like the Mosque of Gazi Housein and the Historical and Folklore Museum. At the corner of N. Fokas and P. Koroneou streets, in a romantic alley, the Holy Temple of Mary Magdalene (or the temple of the Lady of the Angels) is located.
Pay a visit to the Venetian Fortress, the renowned "Fortezza" that stands imposingly on the hill of Paleókastro overlooking the Cretan sea, as well as the impressive cityscape. Here you can admire beautifully preserved buildings, such as the armoury with its four arched openings, Erofyli theatre, the ruins of the Episcope Palace, the Mosque of Sultan Ibrahim, and the Holy Temple of St. Theodore of Trihinas. Continue to explore Rethymno until you reach the old Venetian Harbour. Enjoy a relaxing stroll in the shadow of the Fortezza, and have a shot of an ice-cold tsikoudiá in one of the fancy cafés.
Are you in love? Set out on a romantic trip to Rethymno with your soulmate. Did you know that Rethymno is a popular choice amongst couples who are planning to get married? The city's dreamy atmosphere, its awe-inspiring medieval churches, and its outstanding wedding venues create the perfect setting for your wedding ceremony. For the honeymoon of your dreams, choose a destination which offers you a unique blend of crystal clear seas, rich cultural heritage, traditional Cretan specialties, breathtaking sunsets, and romantic strolls around medieval monuments. Several venues also provide wedding facilities to host both your civil ceremony and reception.
Don't forget to come back to Rethymno during summertime to attend two unique fascinating events: the famous Renaissance festival invites you to become protagonists, co-creators and co-travellers in an enchanting trip through time where music and theatrical expression prevail; and the colourful wine festival that welcomes wine producers, wine aficionados and culinary enthusiasts to a pan Cretan event of culture, gastronomy, and wine tasting.
Visitgreece.gr is the official tourism web site for Greece, run by the Greek National Tourism Organisation, where you'll find information on the main tourist destinations, such as cities, beaches, as well as activities, events and much more!
All content included on this site consists intellectual property of GNTO and you are not allowed to reproduce the whole or part of this work in any way.
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With a single wild population comprised of fewer than 80 individuals -- all descendants of just seven members of a captive breeding program -- the Mexican gray wolf is one of America's most imperiled animals. In the wild, these wolves are threatened by illegal killings, legal removals due to conflicts with livestock, and a lack of genetic diversity.
Sadly, this breeding female was recently killed under very questionable circumstances. This mother was essential to recovery efforts for Mexican gray wolves. I urge you to take immediate action to investigate this death, and take all appropriate measures to protect the wolves that remain.
The death of F1108 highlights the perilous state of Mexican gray wolves in the wild. In addition to investigating the shooting, we demand that you take swift action to complete and implement a scientifically sound recovery plan for these iconic animals. You know what is needed more releases into the current population, and additional populations with dispersal among them.
Time is running out for Mexican gray wolves, and the time to act is now.
Thank you for your consideration.
Defenders of Wildlife
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Tragically, another Mexican gray wolf has been killed. This wolf mother, known as alpha female 1108 (F1108), was a breeding female who had been released with her mate from the captive breeding...
Tragically, another Mexican gray wolf has been killed. This wolf mother, known as alpha female 1108 (F1108), was a breeding female who had been released with her mate from the captive breeding program back in May.
With an extremely small population of fewer than 80 individuals and only two breeding pairs among them, this wolf and her pups were another critical step towards the promise of recovery.
Please send an urgent message to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service – demand that they fully investigate this killing and implement a sound recovery plan for the future of Mexican gray wolves.


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On July 29, 2011 Sara, myself, and my husband Brac (also a department employee) traveled close to Simmsport, LA (West Feliciana Parish) in an attempt to determine the fate of missing female L9-10. As we had suspected, her remains were discovered that day in a corn field. A multitude of feathers, one of her colored leg bands, and transmitter were recovered confirming the unfortunate fate of one of our LA birds.
We had suspected that something had gone wrong with this female bird starting Memorial Day weekend into the first weeks of June. Data from her transmitter indicated a likely mortality because while the unit was still working the activity sensor started to indicate a lack of activity. Additionally, the GPS points were not changing/moving and the voltage of the unit was dropping. Our best guess is based on the transmitters' last several generated points. We know that she was roosting across the road from the cornfield where we found her remains. This field had been previously planted in wheat. The next point generated indicated the bird was just into the cornfield and points after that had her slightly deeper in the field before they ultimately stopped changing.
As Sara said, it makes sense for the bird to be in that field when it was wheat or after the wheat had been harvested. However, it does not make sense for a healthy, live whooping crane to be in a dense, tall cornfield, so we suspect she was killed and her remains were carried into the cornfield. There are bobcats, coyotes, and apparently this spring even alligators in this area.
Due to the lapse in time between her transmitters' last transmissions and our search and recovery effort, there will be no definitive answer as to what species of predator likely played a role in the fate of L9-10. As they say "timing is everything" and due to the floods associated with the opening of the Morganza spillway, this particular area was virtually impossible to access. Due to this fact, we are ultimately left with questions regarding the final days of this particular bird. Although it is an unfortunate outcome for L9-10, we are relieved to have confirmation as to her ultimate fate.
We would like to mention our appreciation for the cooperation and interest of the landowner and their ultimate support of whooping cranes and this project. We are glad to know that LDWF and the cranes continue to make new friends across the state and even though our visit to this particular property was not for the happiest of reasons, we very much appreciate that Louisiana whooping cranes are welcome in their neck of LA's woods.
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On Internet-Abstinence by Archimandrite Symeon (Tomachinsky) | 29 May 2015
Much-respected Vladykas; dear Fathers, brothers, and sisters; ladies and gentlemen!
It is my special pleasure today to speak to you on May 9, on the celebration of Victory Day. On the one hand, we indeed celebrate the ontological victory of Christ over death and the devil; and, on the other, we celebrate the earthly and historical victory over fascism and evil. This gives us hope that today as well we will find a solution to the problems that we are discussing here.
There have already been several interesting speeches on Internet-abstinence: in particular, Fr. Maximos Constas delivered an excellent speech today, and Elena Zhosul also spoke on this topic. She introduced a very nice term: digital detox. Archpriest Vasilios Thermos also spoke about the necessity of having a sober attitude towards the Internet, and many who have spoken here have mentioned this topic.
Many Christian virtues, as we know, are connected with abstinence. This can mean abstinence from food, alcohol, conjugal relations, evil thoughts, impure looks, rude words, and sinful deeds. Some types of abstinence are temporary, as for example during Great Lent, and some are prescribed only for certain groups of people, such as monks, in certain situations. Others are permanent and unconditional. In fact, most of the commandments given by God to the people of the Old Testament are of a restrictive character and contain an element of abstinence. Generally speaking, as we know, abstinence as a virtue began in Paradise, when the Lord commanded Adam not merely to cultivate the Garden of Eden, but also to refrain from eating the fruit of the tree of knowledge of good and evil.
The appearance of the Internet has opened a new front in mankind's spiritual warfare. The Internet has introduced new and effective means of tempting people. These are probably not new sins, but they do involve new means of tempting and manipulating people, as well as new means of wasting life. At first, it had seemed that computers and the World Wide Web had introduced unparalleled opportunities for people's creative development.
Steve Jobs once related a textbook case about reading an article in a learned journal about how much energy various animals put into covering distances and into any positive work. And Jobs came to a conclusion that condors (a kind of soaring eagle) are the most successful animals in this regard: they expend the least number of calories to move at the maximum speed. Man is somewhere near the bottom of the list. Jobs suggested that computers could become a kind of bicycle for the human brain, because a bicycle, which is a human invention, immediately gives one the advantage to use one's capabilities more instinctively than condors. That is, one expends fewer calories to cover longer distances. Jobs proposed that computers should become this sort of bicycle for the human brain. But how did it turn out? It turned out that it was not man who ruled the computer in order to increase his capabilities, but that it was the computer that ruled man, dictating his will and offering endless diversions.
Multitasking has become one of the most intractable problems for modern man. In his article titled "How Today's Computers Weaken Our Brain" in The New Yorker, Tim Wu examined different aspects of this problem. The author arrived at the following conclusion, and I quote: "Today's machines don't just allow distraction; they promote it. The Web calls us constantly, like a carnival barker, and the machines, instead of keeping us on task, make it easy to get drawn in — and even add their own distractions to the mix. In short: we have built a generation of 'distraction machines' that make great feats of concentrated effort harder instead of easier."
A great feat of concentrated effort – this is what is required of us, and this is what we lose because of computers. In his article, the author gives three examples of successful creative works. The first was Franz Kafka, who wrote his work "The Judgment" in eight hours, in one sitting, without being distracted by anything. The second was Jack Kerouac, who wrote his famous novel On the Road in three weeks. The third was Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak, who created a new video game, Breakout, in four days. I am deliberately avoiding offering any evaluation of the works created, because I would like to draw your attention to the conditions that are essential for creative work – although, of course, the works of Kafka and Kerouac are considered classic literature.
Kafka could have gotten distracted from his work by checking his e-mail, and could have lost the inspiration that was essential for finishing his story. Kerouac could have checked his Twitter or chatted on his Facebook, WhatsApp, or somewhere else, and his On the Road would never have been finished, and we would never have been able to read this novel. Psychologists state that a person can fully concentrate on one thing at a time, and on several things in the background, but that will already be unproductive. Yes, we can all simultaneously talk on Skype and surf the Internet, and even write simple letters via e-mail. However, we also know that we cannot do serious work in a similar way. We live in an age when tremendous forces are fighting for our attention and time, as we have heard in other speakers' talks.
The Internet has become one of the most important battlegrounds. It is no coincidence that neologisms have appeared in Russian, such as khronotsid, which means killing time, and osetenet', which means getting addicted to the Internet, and which also sounds like the word osatanet', which means getting attached to the devil. We are called to make friends with time, just like Alice in Wonderland. If previously we could just run faster in order to stay in one place, today we have to run twice as fast, as you can understand. Therefore, many people are now installing the Freedom program onto their computers, which disables any signals given by e-mail, social networks, or Internet advertisements in order to concentrate on their activities.
Even if we were merely talking about wasting time due to diversions on the Internet, it would be a great cause for alarm. But today we are talking about true Internet-addiction. The previous talk clearly demonstrated this fact. This Internet-addiction can be compared to drug addiction. Many people literally experience severe withdrawal symptoms if they are deprived of the Internet for even a short period of time. Dr. Dimitrios Karayiannis was among those spoke about this on the first day of our conference. The Internet is turning into a kind of Gogol's "Viy," which, when seen by anyone, kills one with its evil powers. The Internet is like a crystal ball, a Palantir, in J.R.R. Tolkien's writings. One hopes to look into it to see a mystery, but gradually it turns one into a slave of the Dark Lord. Sometimes our mouse and our face, looking at a computer screen, become the mark on one's right hand and forehead of which St. John the Theologian speaks in his Revelation. Sometimes we are one click away from a grievous sin that would enslave us to the devil.
You all know the old monastic piece of wisdom: "Go, sit in your cell; and your cell will teach you all things." Modern life has created another aphorism from a collection of dark humor: "Get Internet access in your cell, and your cell will teach you all things." This does not merely concern monks. It is as if the three temptations of which the Apostle John the Theologian speaks – the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life – have taken shape on the Internet.
Of course, please do not misunderstand me: I am not against the Internet; one has to use it for the purposes of pastoral and missionary work. We have witnessed a wonderful example of such ministry during our conference. Abstinence does not mean giving up the Internet. Abstinence means a rational, creative, and constructive attitude towards the Internet. We are called to learn Internet-abstinence. One should teach young children to learn its rules, to use it carefully, like a hot iron or an electrical current in a wall socket. These rules should be taught in schools and studied in-depth at universities. They should be put on one's desktop as accident prevention.
If we would like to preserve our freedom and if we wish for computers to serve people, and not the other way around, and if we value the feat of creative and constructive work and not killing time, Internet-abstinence should become a new Christian commandment for us.
"For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God's" (1 Corinthians 6:20).
Valaam abbot gives up Internet, suggests restricting use of smartphones in monasteries | 23 July 2015
"All these smartphones, large screens are a huge temptation, especially to young monks. I have often heard them say at confessionals that they have again fallen into the sin of using the Internet […] One novice even left Valaam because he had been drawn by the Internet and the common world had drawn him back. I even believe it's one of the biggest challenges to monks now," the bishop said in an interview published in the Wednesday edition of the paper Argumenty i Fakty.
The bishop said monks leave the secular world and smartphones bring them back to it, adding that the problem now exists everywhere, even on Athos.
"They write blogs there, talk on forums, send 'Many years', addresses and anathemas. But all these things absolutely contradict monkhood. Although I use the Internet myself. It's really convenient: you can learn the weather and the weather forecast for tomorrow, whether you should use a boat to sail on the Ladoga or not, and the news on events taking place in the patriarchy and the world. It's convenient to manage, read and send letters," the bishop said.
Nevertheless, he said he has made a decision to give up the Internet.
"Even the phones that monks have on Athos are not theirs, they are the monastery's. They get them like they get socks in the warehouse, a cup and a spoon, the simplest and the cheapest furniture. Everything is very functional. If a monk gets a specific obedience, he gets a phone and the phone is taken away when it's over. The same should be done in our monasteries," he said.
Elder Ephraim of Vatopedi: The Internet and Spiritual Experience | 22 May 2015
The rabid development of information technology over the past two decades has truly brought about unexpected results, of which we could not even dream in the seventies and even eighties. The Internet, e-mail, web-based resources, social networks: they are part of our everyday life, work, science, education, art, and entertainment. The Internet has allowed us to reduce or even abolish distance. Thus, news can be transmitted through the Internet from one end of the earth to another in a couple of seconds – we have all had this experience. Conversations, sometimes even involving eye contact, now take place smoothly, regardless of distance. The only condition is that the user have Internet access. Indeed, the use of the Internet is so simple that any child or elderly person can easily use it.
In this same manner, the Word of God can be transmitted anywhere in the world. In this way, that which is happening here in Athens before an audience of 100 people can be recorded and sent to thousands or even millions of users, or even transmitted online, as is happening now with our conference.
But we should realize that the Word of God is not simple human speech, but bears Divine Energy, which can spiritually revive man and truly comfort him – and this can happen through the Internet. We know of many cases when various people – atheists, idolaters from India, Japan, and Nepal – have found Orthodoxy through the Internet and been reborn, because they found the truth that they were looking for in this life; they found Christ.
Not long ago the Hollywood actor Jonathan Jackson visited our monastery. I asked him how he became Orthodox. He told me that the Internet had very much helped him. On the other hand, thanks to the Internet, Christians who had departed from God have returned to Him, found themselves, and found their place in this world. There are people who had been on the verge of absolute frustration and, having listened to some talks on the Internet, found the necessary spiritual strength and hope, and are now developing spiritually.
Of course, the Orthodox Word of God is less present on the Internet compared to other words. When I speak of other words, I mean science, economics, politics, and even such phenomena as fashion, show business, or even certain corrupting resources that, unfortunately, are often visited.
It seems to me that today the Word of God must have a strong and powerful presence online. The majority of people today are disoriented, constantly falling at an impasse. In this era, only the Word of God can comfort man, inform him, and assure him of the possibility of eternal life. The Word of God transmitted through the Internet can have a healing function for man.
The creation of digital libraries with relevant content can and should be encouraged and multiplied. The heritage and wisdom of the Holy Fathers, with their remarkable texts, should be used as much as possible in the most modern and optimal way. The digitization and categorization of the Holy Fathers enables Internet users to find texts and information on topics of interest to them. Moreover, the digitization and promotion through webpages of the Word of God, especially the teachings of the Holy Fathers as well as of the Elders of the twentieth century, will bring spiritual benefit to our contemporaries.
Elder Ephraim of Katounakia said: "Oh, what it pity that it wasn't possible to record the sayings of the Elder Joseph." We understand that it is truly important when things are uttered by people who have experienced and gained personal experience in the unseen spiritual warfare. St. Paisios said: "Write down everything that is spiritual that you hear, as well as the experience that you have heard from others, because there will come a time when this experience will be exhausted, and you will have a spiritual deficiency." Indeed, over the past few years there has been great growth in the publication of books of theological content, especially in Greece, but also in other Orthodox countries.
But, unfortunately, there are Orthodox who, due to language barriers, do not have access to these valuable texts. Moreover, the ordinary book, printed on paper, is now in a serious crisis. At the same time, sales of electronic books are growing. Therefore, we can say that we can make use of this trend. We can say that all this is good and God-pleasing, when everything goes correctly.
The Internet is a modern tool that promotes globalization. Those who would like to spread their ideas for global history, global economics, a global state, and a global leader know how to make use of the Internet – and, indeed, they use it at a high level. Why should not we, the Orthodox, use this instrument for promoting the global role of Orthodoxy? Why should we not use it for uniting the Orthodox and its mission in the known world?
The proper use of the Internet depends upon the user. Of course, the Internet cannot replace living contact. Of course, no one can attain a given level of spirituality through the Internet alone. Orthodoxy is person-centered. Priority also goes to the essential value of the person, to the individual person. The Internet is a tool, an instrument, that helps and benefits us – but in order for the faithful to lead an authentic spiritual life, it is required that he have personal contact with his spiritual father.
In the same way, it is essential to have communication with other brethren, in order to experience love and to participate in all the Mysteries of the Church. Of course, there are also cases in which excessive use of the Internet, even for good and spiritual purposes, can create dependence, resulting in asocial isolation and a detrimental effect on one's personhood. Thus, the Internet can have negative results: instead of leading the user closer to Christ is can, on the contrary, lead him away from God. Therefore we bear the great responsibility of promoting and sharing the Word of God using the most creative, useful, and modern methods – but we should also inform our flock about how to use the Internet profitably, emphasizing all the negative effects that can be caused by the misuse of this technology.
This is one of the goals of our conference, which for the first time is being carried out on an international level for the Orthodox. It is a great blessing that the first such conference is taking place in our country. I would like to thank the organizers: the online journal "Pemptousia," as well as online resources and "Bogoslov" from Russia. Our monastery always supports with much love and interest the activity of the "St. Maximus the Greek" Institute. We hope that this conference will be able to confront the challenges of the modern world, and that all participants will use these new technologies and the Internet for their spiritual benefit.
Christ is Risen! I thank you.
Elena Zhosul: The Orthodox Church must respond to the challenges of "information overload"
In her speech at the First International Conference on Electronic Media and Orthodox Pastoral Care, Elena Zhosul described the current state of the media scene as an "information overload," since a large amount of data hinders a person's ability to concentrate. In contrast to many hours spent researching in archives, online searches can be reduced to a few minutes, however, this this type of "search outsourcing" weakens memory and reduces one's ability to critically analyze surrounding reality.
The speaker quoted the writer Umberto Eco: "Over time, the Internet can become a conspiracy and destructive to human civilization." Orthodox Churches need to provide an adequate response to this challenge, she said. "In our church, this sort of work has begun in the framework of an Inter-Council Presence," said Elena Zhosul.
She stressed that even Ecclesiastes warned against what scholars then called an information explosion: "My son, beware of anything beyond these. Of making many books there is no end, and much study is a weariness of the flesh. " (Ecclesiastes 12:12). The same was later said Heraclitus of Ephesus, Seneca, and French Encyclopedists.
The increasing amount of information in the network can easily be seen in the number of monthly users on Facebook. In 2008 there were only 100 million, but now there area already about 2 billion.
"If we do not want virtual reality to become a space without God, we should seriously consider how the Church can be present in this reality more effectively in terms of transmitting our message to the world — especially the youth," said Elena Zhosul, recalling the words of His Holiness Patriarch Kirill.
"We need to take on part of the information overload," she contends. She identified three stages of this path: awareness and recognition of the problem, study devoted to the Church's patristic heritage, and digital detox (deliberate restriction of Internet use), which Christians are increasingly doing to guard their discipline.
Elena Zhosul quoted the Gospel passage: "Watch therefore — for you do not know when the master of the house will come, in the evening, or at midnight, or at cockcrow, or in the morning — lest he come suddenly and find you asleep." (Mark. 13:35-36).
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Woman's Athletic Club of San Francisco
The Woman's Athletic Club of San Francisco, now the Metropolitan Club, designed by Bliss & Faville, is a six-story building built in two phases completed in 1917 and 1923. The building is rendered in the Italian Renaissance Style, modeled after a type of early Renaissance palazzo characteristic of Florence, Italy, and after an interpretation of that type in a New York library by McKim, Mead, and White. The Woman's Athletic Club of San Francisco emerged from the conversations and experiences of a small group of socially prominent women in 1912--most of the earliest organizers of the club were listed in the Social Register. Most were members of elite social clubs and were affiliated through their husbands with the exclusive San Francisco Golf Club and the Burlingame Country Club where women participated in golf, tennis and horseback riding.
Despite the overwhelming role of women in the organization of the club (only outside consultants, lawyers and its architects were men) the members were almost always referred to in the press and in other records by their husband's names, i.e., Elizabeth Pillsbury was Mrs. Horace D. Pillsbury. Mrs. Pillsbury became the first president of the Women's Athletic Club. The core of the membership of the club was expected to come from the Social Register, but efforts were made to reach artistically trained women and working-class women. The aim of the club, as stated in 1914 in a letter sent to prospective members, was "educational first and recreation and pleasure afterwards." Elizabeth Pillsbury reached out to working women and girls by creating another athletic club, the Recreation Club for Girls Who Work, located at 507 Harrison Street, which was located in the heart of the industrial section of the city.
The club was incorporated October 25, 1915. Once the building opened in 1917, with 1,000 members, the club was open for business from 8:00am to 10:00pm daily. For members, members' husbands and the public at large, the ability of women to succeed in creating and running as large and complex an operation as the Woman's Athletic Club was an ongoing issue. The local press presented both points of view, with the women society writers, Choll Francisco for the San Francisco Examiner and Grace Armistead Doyle for the San Francisco Chronicle, frankly admiring the achievements of the women who created the club. The opposing view came from unsigned news articles in both papers insinuating that women were not up to the task.
Socially, physical education for women in America began as early as the 1820s in girls' schools, but it wasn't until the mid-19th century that widespread concerns began that the health of American women was in decline, perhaps because of the effects of urbanization and industrialization. In the 1860s and 1870s, several women's colleges including Mills College in Oakland were established incorporating programs for physical training in their curriculums, including calisthenics, dancing and gymnastics. The first gymnasium for women outside of women's colleges was Miss Allen's Gymnasium for Ladies, established in Boston in 1879. In the 1890s, it became fashionable for wealthy women to engage in certain sports--golf, tennis, yachting and horseback riding. It was not until 1900 that public attitudes about athletics for women began to change, but there were still voices of opposition present. In 1905, The Women Citizen reported that former President Grover Cleveland "gravely pointed out the menace of the women's clubs" but by 1925, the social venue had changed and such statements by high politicians were rare or non-existent. While California women obtained the right to vote in 1911 in State elections, it wasn't until 1919 that women could vote in national elections.
During the 1920s the Woman's Athletic Club of San Francisco flourished, with active basketball, swimming and tennis teams. Plans were drawn up for an expanded building, which the San Francisco Examiner called "the largest club of its kind in America." Construction on the club began in September 1922 and was completed in December 1923. Like other mainstream institutions of the period, the club's members appear to have been all white during the early years. It may be that non-white women were granted at least temporary admittance during the 1940s, perhaps when women in the armed services were invited during World War II or during the United Nations Conference when women delegates, delegates' wives and women journalists were given temporary membership cards. In addition to athletics, the club sponsored lectures and held dinners for major holidays and special events, usually with family members invited. After the original 50-year incorporation of the Woman's Athletic Club expired in 1965, the club was reincorporated, this time to have "perpetual existence." Since 1966, the club has continued as the Metropolitan Club. San Francisco's women's clubs from the 1860s to the 1920s were products of the Women's Club Movement. The founding of the clubs during this period reflected the efforts of women to participate in public life, to end their social isolation, to influence American society on a wide range of issues, to gain equal rights and to improve themselves--intellectually, physically and artistically. The Woman's Athletic Club of San Francisco was listed in the National Register of Historic Places on September 10, 2004.
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Miami Dolphins guard Richie Incognito was told by coaches before the season to "toughen up" teammate Jonathan Martin, according to Omar Kelly of the Sun Sentinel.
Incognito was suspended indefinitely amid widespread accusations that he bullied Martin into leaving the team.
Much of the criticism has been directed at Incognito, but according to Kelly's report the team deserves a share of the blame as well.
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"Sources say that communication took place when Martin skipped two days of the team's OTA [offseason team activity] program, and Incognito was encouraged by his coaches to make a call that would 'get him into the fold,' one source said.
"Even though OTA workouts are voluntary, the NFL culture forces coaches to strong arm the team's leaders to make sure everyone attends. Sources say Incognito was doing his job, but they admit he crossed the line."
Incognito has been accused of being the "ring leader" of a bullying campaign against Martin and other rookies. ESPN's Adam Schefter reported that Martin was coerced into giving Incognito $15,000 for a trip to Las Vegas.
Earlier this week, alleged voicemails where Incognito called Martin a "half-n*****" and threatened him surfaced.
It's unclear what the team knew, and when. But the alleged orders to "toughen up" Martin certainly won't help the perception that the Dolphins are culpable in all of this.


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