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Brother, Having a Child Will be Difficult
Feng Jin Yuan waved his hand: "Look! It's father that's wanting you to look."
Feng Yu Heng finally nodded. Walking forward a few steps, she placed her hand on Feng Zi Hao's wrist.
Feng Zi Hao reflexively hid from her, but moving hurt his body. This angered him to the point of tears. He could only turn to the matriarch and throw a fit: "Grandmother, don't let her touch me! She is really frightening. She will hurt me!"
"Don't worry, don't worry!" The matriarch held on to Feng Zi Hao as though she were holding on to a little child and patted his back, "Hao'er is good. Just let her take a look first. Tomorrow, father will invite a doctor in tomorrow. Worst case scenario, we will ask the imperial physician to come take a look."
Feng Yu Heng was completely disgusted with the people of this family: "That's right. The imperial physician will definitely give face to eldest sister and take a trip over to Feng manor."
"Everyone shut up!" Feng Jin Yuan loudly shouted, "Look at his injuries!"
Feng Yu Heng smiled a tight smile and tightly clasped Feng Zi Hao's wrist.
Feng Zi Hao could not be considered muddled, as he struggled and loudly screamed: "I was struck with external injuries. Why are you taking my pulse?"
"External injuries require internal treatments as well. I may as well take a look while I am at it."
Feng Zi Hao struggled a bit but found he could not escape, so he gave up. He obediently allowed Feng Yu Heng to check his pulse.
In truth, the matriarch really trusted Feng Yu Heng's medical knowledge based on that waist of hers.
She did not know what exactly those medical plasters that Feng Yu Heng had given her were. At first they cooled, then they were hot. After a while, they made her entire body feel at ease. That morning, her waist was still stiff, but this night, when she woke up, she could actually bend her waist a little. Furthermore, she had listened to Feng Yu Heng's advice and removed two soft mattresses from her bed. Before, she had believed that sleeping on softer beds was better, but recently she found out that a hard bed was also pretty good.
Feng Jin Yuan continued to pay attention to Feng Yu Heng's expression. He saw her feeling his pulse when her brows furrowed, causing him to feel concerned: "Has he been seriously injured?"
Feng Yu Heng shook her head: "His injuries are fine. They are all external injuries with no damage to his muscles or tendons. Just applying some ointments will be enough, but his internals…"
"How are his internals?" The matriarch became anxious, "Could it be that he has some internal injuries?"
"Mother." Feng Jin Yuan quietly spoke: "A-Heng already said there were no injuries to his muscles or tendons."
"Then why are there problems with his internals?"
Feng Yu Heng rose and glanced at Feng Zi Hao. She sneered internally and replied to Feng Jin Yuan: "Father, brother's vitality is empty. The consumption rate is excessive. If this continues, then having a child would be difficult."
"What?" Everyone was shocked. Feng Jin Yuan suddenly got up and stared at Feng Zi Hao: "He's only seventeen years old, how could this be?"
Feng Yu Heng did not argue with it and only said: "Or it could be that A-Heng's medical abilities are lacking. Father should invite another doctor to come and take a look."
The matriarch hurriedly nodded: "It must be that your medical abilities are lacking. How could Hao'er have trouble with having a child? Jin Yuan! Send someone to invite a doctor! Invite the best doctor!"
Feng Jin Yuan nodded, and ordered a servant: "Take my seal and go invite imperial physician Liu to come to the manor."
The matriarch finally relaxed, "That imperial physician Liu is most suited to look at this sort of illness. Having him take a look will have me feel most as ease."
Feng Yu Heng said to herself, you will only feel totally at ease after imperial physician Liu comes and says the exact same thing.
After Feng Jin Yuan was certain that it was safe to move Feng Zi Hao, he ordered people carry him back to his Jian Ling pavilion.
Everyone was extremely curious, so they followed over. Feng Yu Heng was no exception. There was no way they could fall asleep again, so they might as well follow the excitement.
She had granny Sun remain with all of the servants to help Yao shi and Zi Rui go back to sleep sooner. She herself brought Wang Chuan and Qing Yu and followed the group. Yao shi only advised that she be careful and did not say anything else.
Feng Yu Heng knew Yao shi did not like having too much contact with the people of Feng manor, especially the old servants of the past. Yao shi was once the head wife. Now that she had been demoted to a concubine, how could she endure it.
Feng Zi Hao's Jian Ling pavilion was completely different from what Feng Yu Heng had expected. With a name like that, it should at least be very impressive and be a little overbearing.1
Who knew that it would just be a replica of Jin Yu courtyard.
Chen shi had given all kinds of nice things to Feng Zi Hao. All that was missing was using gold bricks as floorboard. While it was very luxurious, it did not give off a sense of being domineering. Not only did it have nothing to do with the two words, "Jian Ling", it instead the air was thick with the smell of make up.
Even Han shi brought a handkerchief to cover her mouth and nose, quietly muttering to An shi who was nearby: "Our family's eldest young master, tsk tsk!"
She was merely moving her mouth and did not continue speaking because Feng Jin Yuan was already losing his temper: "Later, I want this courtyard properly cleaned up. Throw out all of the things that your mother has given you!"
Feng Zi Hao remained silent, afraid to say even a single word.
Finally, the imperial physician Liu arrived. After greeting Feng Jin Yuan and the matriarch, the doctor began inspected Feng Zi Hao.
For the sake of showing respect to the honorable prime minister, the imperial physician checked Feng Zi Hao's pulse three times. Only then did he offer a conclusion: "Master Feng, your son's vitality is empty. The consumption rate is excessive. I worry that he will have trouble with producing a child!"
Everyone in the Feng family fell silent.
Han shi snorted and muttered to herself: "Not allowing others to have children, yet their own child is incapable."
Although this was said quietly, it was heard by Feng Jin Yuan, who did not stand far. How could he not understand the meaning behind the words from his beloved concubine. This was a matter that made Feng Jin Yuan hate Chen shi so much that his teeth itched. The child that was in Han shi's belly, if it weren't for him needing something from the Chen family, then he would have wanted to skin Chen shi right then.
"Doctor.." The matriarch was stunned, "How can this illness be treated? You should prescribe something! It doesn't matter the cost, we will pay."
Imperial physician Liu shook his head: "Elder madam, medicine can indeed treat illnesses, but this type of illness requires a change in lifestyle. I can give the young master Feng a prescription, but it will only cover up the symptoms, not treat them. This kind of situation requires the young master Feng to cooperate."
The imperial physician's words could be considered subtle. Spoken plainly, he was telling Feng Zi Hao to pay attention to his way of life. Overdoing certain things would leave the body hollow.
Feng Jin Yuan really lost face! He was beginning to regret inviting the imperial physician. If he let word out, then he would become the laughing stock of the court. Moreover, he would become the laughing stock of the entire capital.
Imperial physician Liu finished writing his prescription then handed it to one of Feng manor's maidservants. Turning to face Feng Jin Yuan, he cupped his fist: "Master Feng, this one will be leaving."
Feng Jin Yuan hurriedly went and personally sent him off. He naturally could not miss this opportunity.
Feng Yu Heng figured that no amount of bribery could keep this matter a secret. These imperial physicians spent their days taking care of the concubines in the imperial harem. They would be gossipy. With such a juicy secret, how could they allow it to remain hidden.
Sure enough, when he returned, Feng Jin Yuan's face was not at all pleased. It seemed that he could not keep his lips sealed.
The matriarch seemed stunned silly: "What would be the right thing to do? What would be the right thing to do?"
Feng Jin Yuan simply walked over to the bedside. With a single hand, he pulled up Feng Zi Hao, who was lying on the bed, and slapped him twice across the face "Evil creature!"
When Feng Jin Yuan struck Feng Zi Hao, one of Feng manor's guards quickly came over with two people who appeared to be page boys.
The matriarch was the first to recognize the two: "Weren't you two classmates studying together with the eldest young master in Xiao Zhou?"
Feng Jin Yuan sternly asked: "Speak! What exactly did the eldest young master do in Xiao Zhou? The world famous Yun Lu Academy teaches students to become evil creatures like this?"
The two pages were frightened and knelt down. Glancing at Feng Zi Hao, they felt their own family's master's life would be hard to preserve, so there was no way to protect themselves. They may as well confess!
Thus, the taller one spoke: "Master! The eldest young master did go to Xiao Zhou, but he didn't go to Yun Lu Academy for his studies!"
"What?" Everyone in Feng family was shocked.
Originally, sending Feng Zi Hao to Yun Lu Academy to study was a big deal.
There were none in Da Shun that did not recognize Yun Lu Academy. Even the worst among the graduates were successful candidates in the imperial examinations. Da Shun held a single continuous exam with five sections. The first three section were held exclusively by the disciples of Yun Lu Academy.
Moreover, the head teacher of Yun Lu Academy was the current Emperor's master. Thus, all of Yun Lu Academy's disciples were proud of their identity as the "Emperor's younger martial brother."
Yun Lu Academy's admission was very strict. There were no differences from the three tests and six exams in that there was no shortage of subjects tested. Originally, Feng Zi Hao could not get in through these exams. But he had a good father. He was the current court's prime minister. Yun Lu Academy still had to give Feng Jin Yuan some face, so they agreed to accept Feng Zi Hao.
Two years ago, the Feng family got together and sent Feng Zi Hao to Xiao Zhou. It was an incredibly festive party. Almost everyone believed that by passing through Yun Lu Academy, Feng Zi Hao would definitely walk the right path. Even if he was not among the third rank of candidates to pass the imperial examinations, he would at least have a scholarly rank, which would not be too shameful.
Who knew that two pages who were studying with him would actually say Feng Zi Hao did not go to Yun Lu Academy to study!
Feng Yu Heng helped everyone and asked: "Then what did the eldest young master do in Xiao Zhou?"
The one that replied decided to confess in full: "Didn't the head madam buy a residence for the young master in Xiao Zhou. The young master took in eighteen concubines in that residence and they are all… they are all…"
"They are all what?" The matriarch harshly brought her cane down on the ground, "Speak clearly!"
The pages gritted their teeth: "They are all young girls around ten years old."
The matriarch immediately exploded!
She was clearly sitting on the chair, yet she became dizzy and fell down.
It was Feng Yu Heng who reached quickly with swift movements to support her body. Only thanks to this, did the matriarch not fall to the ground.
Seeing the matriarch like this, she understood to an extent. It must be that her blood pressure suddenly rose causing her to feel dizzy. If this continued, she could be in danger.
"Father." She supported the matriarch and called Feng Jin Yuan: "Let's find a room first for grandmother to lie down for a while."
Feng Jin Yuan, seeing the matriarch like this, was terribly frightened. He quickly ordered for people to help the matriarch to another room to rest.
But the matriarch did not want to. Struggling, she pushed away a servant girl who had come to help: "Don't mind me! Don't mind me!" She hollered as she stomped and beat her chest: "What sort of demon is this exactly! My lord! Why are you doing this to my Feng family!"
Feng Yu Heng sneered internally upon hearing this. This was retribution. Sometimes, there was no way to not believe in it.
"Mother calm down." Things having progressed to this point, Feng Jin Yuan knew he had to stabilize the matriarch's mood first, so he comforted her by saying: "Zi Hao is still young. Him playing around is normal. Son will definitely go find him the best doctor, who can definitely fix him up."
"It's all because his mother spoiled him!" Thinking of Chen shi, the matriarch's teeth began to itch from hate. "Originally, she said that Hao'er going out to study would be hard, and that living at the Academy would be too difficult. She had to buy him a residence. Just buying him a residence was not enough. She also gave him two live-in servant girls. Now this is good, he hides in his residence without going to school. He even made himself sick! How did my Feng family take in such an unlucky woman?"
The matriarch did not care and spoke ill of Chen shi without considering that Feng Chen Yu was still present. Although Chen Yu would sometimes blame her own mother, but she was still the mother who birthed and raised her. Hearing the matriarch speak like this, Chen Yu's expression grew darker and darker.
1: Jian Ling or 剑凌 is comprised of the characters for sword and bully/insult.


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ECOWAS to send troops to retake north Mali
ECOWAS will begin sending soldiers to Mali as part of a mission to drive al Qaeda-linked fighters out.
ABIDJAN - West African regional bloc ECOWAS will begin sending soldiers to Mali by Monday as part of a mission to drive al Qaeda-linked fighters from the country's north, an Ivory Coast government official said on Saturday.
Malian soldiers retook a strategic central town on Friday after France intervened with air strikes to halt a southward advance by Islamist insurgents.
"The mandate for the deployment was signed by the president yesterday ... Monday by the latest, the troops will be there or will have started to arrive," said Ali Coulibaly, Ivory Coast's African Integration Minister.
Ivory Coast's President Alassane Ouattara currently holds the rotating chairmanship of ECOWAS.
ECOWAS has for months lobbied the international community to support its plan for a regional military force to end the nine-month occupation of Mali's north by Islamist groups Ansar Dine, MUJWA, and AQIM, al Qaeda's North African affiliate.
Potential international partners in the operation had balked at fully backing the mission amid doubts about financing and disagreements over the force's mandate.
However an offensive this week by the Islamist coalition that threatened to seize the town of Sevare, home to a military base and a gateway towards the capital Bamako, around 500km to the south, forced the French intervention.
"Things are accelerating ... This is not a mission to simply protect Sevare. We need to retake the northern part (of Mali) from the jihadists," Coulibaly said. "The reconquest of the north has already begun."

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What a difference a day makes!What a difference a day makes - if you are squeemish please don't read any further.
When I am on school holidays, David doesn't take Kiera to work but leaves her home for me. We always go out for a lovely walk, come rain or shine, even if it is only a short one. Sometimes we go through the fields and then through the woods on one side of the village, sometimes we walk to the woods in the next village and sometimes we go down to the river.
On Tuesday she had a lovely walk through the fields and woods and spent ages dragging along this enormous log.
Yesterday, Gracia and I took her for a swim in the river.
Today, I waited for Gracia to be picked up and then decided to go through the fields and woods, down to the railway bridge. It was beautiful and I was photographing the buds and catkins and, as always, Kiera ran ahead and into the woods. I really don't know what happened next as when I rounded the corner she was laying down, I thought she had exhausted herself from dragging along yet another log. As I walked past she got up and trotted along by my side and then I noticed that she was bleeding. I told her to lay down and lifted up her leg and all I could keep saying was 'Oh my God, Oh my God'
Somehow she had ripped a piece of her skin and fur from her leg and without any exaggeration it is the size of both my hands when placed side by side. She just didn't take any notice and would have quite happily just gone home. I phoned David to come and meet me at the end of the dirt track and we took her to the vet. I took this photo while we were waiting for David to arrive and I still cannot believe that she has done so much damage and didn't even whimper!
The vet has just phoned to say that they have sorted out the wound and that, thankfully she is going to be ok. So my dear sweet Kiera is coming home in a couple of hours and boy is she going to be spoiled. I would just like to know what on earth is in the woods that would cause such damage? I am still shaking as I type this post and am hoping that by getting it written down it will get some of the shock out of my system.
Reasons to be Cheerful.
1. Amazing vets who rush back from their lunch to take care of an injured dog.
2. Fantastic veterinarian nurses who reassure you that there is nothing that you could have done to have prevented it.
3. My brave little Kiera.


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The NFL is poised to declare on Tuesday which city will host the the 50th Super Bowl in 2016: Santa Clara or Miami.
A total of 32 owners are meeting in Boston and they are expected to announce their decision on Super Bowl L about 11 a.m. The winning bid needs 24 votes.
If the new 49ers stadium is chosen, it will be the first time in 28 years that the Big Game will have been played in the Bay Area. The last time was in 1985 at Stanford Stadium.
MORE: Bay Area Prepares to Make its Super Bowl Bid
Most expect Santa Clara to win the bid. It may not even be so much about what the Bay Area has going for it, as what Florida doesn't.
The Sunshine State recently failed to pass a funding mechanism that would've provided needed improvement's to the aging Sun Life stadium where the Dolphins play, considered a linchpin of its bid.
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In addition, the Bay Area's Super Bowl committee has lined up $30 million dollars in funding pledges from Bay Area companies like Apple, Google and Hewlett-Packard. A total of $8 million of that is earmarked for Bay Area charities.
The runner-up of Tuesday's vote gets to contend for Super Bowl LI.
NBC Bay Area's Joe Rosato Jr. and Bob Redell contributed to this report.


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The Freeh report investigating Penn State's actions related to former defensive coordinator and child molester Jerry Sandusky is 10 chapters and 162 pages long — not including numerous additional emails, notes, school policy documentation and general appendices. It took eight months to complete, 430 interviews were conducted and 3.5 million documents dating back over a decade were perused.
It took me hours to read through.
And, yes, it's as damning and heartbreaking as speculated. Most notably, it corroborates that former head coach Joe Paterno, along with key members of Penn State's athletic and university administration, were aware of a 1998 investigation targeting Sandusky for a shower incident with a young boy he met, like so many other victims, through his charity, the Second Mile. And that no one did anything about it because it was deemed by at least one person as "not criminal."
"I think the matter has been appropriately investigated and I hope it is now behind us [emphasis added]," former vice president Gary Schultz wrote in a 1998 email to athletic director Tim Curley and former president Graham Spanier.
Paterno had previously denied knowing anything about the 1998 incident to the Washington Post.
But sifting through the pages of horrific accounts of inaction, something less blatant stood out on page 129.
"Certain aspects of the community culture are laudable, such as its collegiality, high standards of educational excellence and research, and respect for the environment. However, there is an over-emphasis on "The Penn State Way" as an approach to decision-making, a resistance to outside perspectives, and an excessive focus on athletics that can, if not recognized, negatively impact the University's reputation as a progressive institution."
There are no exclamation points or large, flashing arrows screaming "Look at me! I'm important!" Yet a single phrase that, by itself rarely raises suspicion, can be associated with being the core reason behind why no one at Penn State said anything when Sandusky came under suspicion in '98… why a 2001 incident involving Sandusky and Victim 2 was quashed… why the former defensive coordinator was free to use university athletic facilities to abuse even more young boys years later…
It was the Penn State Way.
For the longest time, the Penn State Way was defined as something different to people like you and me. It stood for winning with honor and integrity. It stood for graduating players and keeping your NCAA nose clean. Unfortunately, we now know it also stood for a culture of in-house dealings, exclusivity, and later, lies.
Former PSU vice president of student affairs Vicky Triponey knew about the real Penn State Way, even if it wasn't in the same light as you and I see it today. Say what you will about Triponey and her hyperbolic "Timeline of Terror", but she butted heads with Spanier over the culture of Penn State athletics, and now she doesn't work there anymore.
It was a close fraternity, where things don't change much. Paterno coached at Penn State for 45 years. Sandusky spent the better part of four decades in Happy Valley as a player and coach. Curley, a 1976 PSU graduate, and Spanier served as athletic director and president, respectively, for over 30 combined years before last November.
And, for that, I understand why there was a cover-up. There is no defense for it in this scandal, but the sentiment is more common than you might want to admit.
Especially when football rules a university and a community.
Consider if this had happened with someone you'd known closely for decades, or perhaps a well-respected boss of yours. The moral high ground in us tells us we would have done the right thing. We would have called authorities and taken the proper measures.
But is that really what each one of us would have done? Or, would you have tried to handle the matter yourself… or perhaps dismissed it altogether out of fear?
Sandusky was a legend at Penn State in his own right. A high-profile, active member of his community who, on the surface, dedicated his life to helping underprivileged young people. A noble cause — why would anyone think twice about his motives?
It was the Penn State Way.
But so was the hush-hush atmosphere within PSU's athletic department in the late 1990's. Sandusky wasn't forced into retirement after the 1999 season because of his first investigation; rather, he was essentially given an ultimatum that resulted in his collaborating with Penn State and the Second Mile because the long-time defensive coordinator knew he would not be the next head coach of the Nittany Lions.
Despite the disturbing accusations against Sandusky, or how concerned university admins and Paterno might have been over the '98 investigation, they continued to work with and protect the esteemed member of the PSU community.
It was the Penn State way.
The same goes for 2001, when former assistant Mike McQueary witnessed Sandusky in the Lasch building showers with Victim 2, and each subsequent year that Sandusky was allowed to prey on young boys while those with direct knowledge put in their earplugs, hoping naively that Sandusky had changed overnight.
Without a doubt, that kind of behavior merits the most severe punishment the law can dictate. If found guilty of criminal acts related to a cover-up, Curley, Schultz and Spanier can rot in isolated jail cells for the rest of their lives, thinking about how they chose the Penn State Way no one knew about rather than the Penn State Way that was preached to others.
Waiting for their day of reckoning will be frustrating and there's already a desire for immediate retribution. And you know what? That feeling is completely merited. People want someone, anyone, to pay for these heinous crimes.
Tear down the Paterno statue! Burn Penn State to the ground! Shut it down! Administer the Death Penalty, NCAA!
Those are all easy ways to find immediate relief, but they don't change what happened and have zero consequence on those directly involved in this scandal.
If Curley, Schultz and Spanier are thrown in jail — and I have little doubt they will be — what is there left to accomplish by, say, the NCAA?
The focus should be, and will be, on cleaning house and starting over. Maybe that means tearing down Paterno's statue and removing him from the history books. Maybe it requires shutting down the football program for an unspecified period of time. That's Penn State's prerogative.
Just know that whatever is done now, or in the immediate future, will be overshadowed by the real solution: changing the definition of the Penn State Way. For good.


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I am writing a lexical analyzer for a fictional language in java. I have a for loop which prints out the type and the tokens read. The thing is it prints one character at a time and there is a reserved word 'print'. I am having trouble with making it recognize that it is a reserved word and not just a normal one (Identifier).
Here is my loop:
Thx in advance for any help.private static void readLetters(int i) { for (int j=0;j<36;j++) { if (shitarray[i]==letters[j]) { String abc ="" +shitarray[i]; d=abc; if (c != "Identifier ") { c = "Identifier "; System.out.print(c); System.out.print(abc); } else { c = "Identifier "; System.out.print(abc); } } } }


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Grammy-nominated blues guitarist Eric Bibb takes to the stage as the University of Illinois Springfield Kitchen Sink Series continues on Saturday, Jan. 28, in the UIS Studio Theatre in the PAC Building. Nominated for nine W.C. Handy Blues Music Awards and winner of the Best Newcomer title in the British Blues Awards, Bibb has been described as "a total original." Born and raised in New York and later settling in Stockholm, Bibb has played major festivals and shows worldwide, including opening for Ray Charles in 2002. His 2008 album, Get Onboard, was produced with featured guest performances by Bonnie Raitt and Ruthie Foster. Bibb is joined by noted singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Michael Jerome Browne, Canadian Solo Folk Artist of the Year in 2008 and International Blues Challenge Semi-Finalist.
Eric Bibb and Michael Jerome Browne
Saturday, Jan. 28, 8pm
UIS Studio Theatre
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I feel like I have said this before, but I truly think Colin's birthday falls on one of the hardest days of the year!
Colin was born to us nine years ago, Halloween afternoon. As most families with children would agree, Halloween is a jam-packed day as it is--let alone adding birthday festivities into the mix!
But of course, as usual....we managed! Lola got costume #1 of the day on,
and we headed to the boys' school for some lunch and Halloween parties!
Then, that evening, was some trick-or-treating fun with our friends: The Mario Kart Gang!
After that was dinner out. Because this year Halloween fell on a Wednesday night, and Shane, I, and our friends run our Wednesday night children't program at our church, we had to hurry--so we picked Steak N Shake to eat. Then it was off to church, and home for showers and pj's!
The poor kids were exhausted--but Colin was so excited over opening his presents that, even though it was almost 10 p.m., we had to let him do it! His first one was a doozie, for sure!!
Something he'd been asking for for a long time....
....from Grandma 'Nette and Grandpa.....
....a BULLS jersey!!
He beamed as bright as the sun. It was so precious.
He opened several more things: some clothes, some soccer pj pants.....
....and something else he has been wanting....
....his very own real Bible. He has several Bible story books, but has been asking for one he can read himself, on his own and in church. We were happy to oblige!!
We chose the Adventure Bible for him, and he has loved it so far.
(I loved that he wanted to read it right away, and for a moment even forgot about the other presents!)
Some Star Wars legos!
{Being silly and showing me how old they are...Lo didn't quite grasp it LOL}
One last try....got one!


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A German HTC fan blog by the name HTC Inside published a shot from Vodafone's internal inventory system last night, revealing the existence of an HTC phone by the name "Desire 2". Phandroid pointed out that this may be a European version of the upcoming and equally mysterious dual-core Pyramid, and I'd say that's not too farfetched a theory.
We'll probably find out what this thing is at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona (which starts on the 14th), so the mystery shouldn't last a whole lot longer.Read More


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As we draw closer to our November events, we're jumping back in time to revisit some of our favourite talks from the early days of Tamper Tantrum. This week, we want to share a talk that is still as fresh and relevant as it was when it was first delivered at the inaugural Tamper Tantrum Live from the bowels of the Twisted Pepper: Paul Stack's "Innovation is Stupid". Paul's talk, superbly-delivered despite some technological teething issues, is a paradigm-shifting look at how we currently innovate, why we're doing it wrong, and what we can do to bring play time (and thus worthwhile exploration) back to our weekly work. #evenredheads
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'No problems or issues at all during the whole experience. They kept me up to date with phone calls, emails & texts. Everything went very smoothly & I'm very happy with my new car.'
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- Initial Payment: 9 months
- Contract Length: 48 months
- Annual Mileage: 5,000 miles
- Maintenance: No thanks
- Arrangement Fee: i £195.00 plus VAT
- Road Tax: Included
- Breakdown Cover: Included
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'After researching the market for a recent lease hire these guys were £100/month cheaper than other suppliers for the same model car. Great customer service and advice, everything processed smoothly and zero hassles with car delivery. Top notch service, thank you.'
'Their service and professionalism is second to none. Luke was very helpful friendly and nothing was too much. Will definitely be returning when the lease ends.'
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Vehicle info
- Manufacturer OTROTR: £52,965.00
- Fuel typeFuel: Petrol Plugin
- No. of SeatsSeats: 5
- Fuel ConsumptionMPG: MPG
- Engine SizeEngine: 1984 CC
- CO2 EmissionsCO2: TBC G/KM
- Gearbox: Automatic
- 0-62mph: 6.1 SECS
- Engine PowerPower: 299 BHP
- Engine powerPower: 299 BHP
- Top SpeedTop Speed: 148 MPH
- Engine SizeSize: 1984 CC
- GearboxGearbox: AUTOMATIC
- Combined MPGComb. MPG: MPG
- Urban MPGUrban MPG: MPG
- Service Interval MilesService Miles: 9000
- Service Interval MonthsService Mths: 12
- Extra Urban MPGExt. Urban MPG: MPG
- Number of seatsNo. of seats: 5
- NCAP ratingNCAP: 5
- LengthLength: 4663mm
- WidthWidth: 1893mm
- Boot SpaceBoot Space: 395cm3
- HeightHeight: Not Availablemm
Std Equipment
- Audi connect safety and service (e-call)
- Audi drive select
- Audi phone box with wireless charging
- Audi smartphone interface
- Audi virtual cockpit - 12.3" high resolution LCD digital instrument cluster display
- Automatic start-stop system with coasting functionality and efficiency programme
- Electro - mechanical power assisted steering
- MMI navigation plus with 8.3" colour MMI screen and MMI touch
- Mobile telephone preparation - bluetooth interface
- Power tailgate
- Service interval indicator
- Voice control system
- Audi parking system plus with front and rear sensors (Available as no-cost option)
- Audi Pre sense collision avoidance (Available as no-cost option)
- Cruise control + speed limiter (Available as no-cost option)
- 2 X SD card slot
- Audi music interface
- CD player
- DAB Digital radio
- MMI radio plus with 7" colour MMI screen and MMI controller
- Audi sound system (Available as no-cost option)
- Acoustic windscreen
- Air inlets in matt titanium black with blades in matt aluminium silver
- Auto dimming rear view mirror
- Automatic headlight levelling
- Black roof rails
- Body colour bumpers
- Body colour rear diffuser with matt aluminium silver surrounds
- Body colour underbody protection
- Chrome exhaust tailpipe
- Electric adjustable/heated/folding door mirrors
- Front and rear electric windows
- High beam assistant
- LED headlights with LED rear lights + dynamic rear indicators
- Light and rain sensor for auto activation of lights and windscreen wipers
- Loading sill protector in stainless steel
- Privacy glass with front acoustic glazing
- Rear wiper
- Titanium black door mirror housings
- Towbar preparation (Available as no-cost option)
- 2 x USB charging port with aux input socket
- 3 pin 10 amp domestic charging cable
- 3 rear headrests
- 3 spoke flat bottom high multi-function leather steering wheel
- 40:20:40 split folding rear seat with rear centre armrest
- Black cloth headlining
- Contrast stitching on seats, steering wheel and gear lever gaiter
- Deluxe 3 zone electronic climate control
- Front centre armrest
- Front sport seats with S embossed logo
- Front/rear floor mats
- Heated front seats
- Height adjustable front head restraints
- Height/reach adjustable steering column
- ISOFIX child seat mounting and top tether
- Luggage compartment carpet
- Manual seat adjustment with 4-way electric lumbar support
- Mode 3 32amp charging cable - Type 2
- Perforated leather gearknob
- Rear seat bench plus
- Removable luggage compartment floor
- Sunvisors with vanity mirrors
- Tool kit
- Trunk roller cover
- Alcantara/leather upholstery (Available as no-cost option)
- Non Smokers pack
- Titanium black styling pack - Q5
- i LED interior light pack - Q5 (Available as no-cost option)
- 3 point seatbelts on all seats
- 6 airbags - Driver, front passenger, curtain and side airbags
- Electromechanical parking brake
- Electronic stabilisation control including ABS, ASR and EDL
- Front passenger airbag deactivation
- Hill descent control
- Hill hold assist
- Multi collision brake assist
- Pop-up bonnet for pedestrian protection
- Pre sense city
- Seat belt force limiter
- Seatbelt monitoring
- Tyre pressure warning
- Warning triangle and first aid kit
- Anti theft alarm
- Anti-theft wheel bolts
- Keyless Go access/ignition system
- Remote central locking
- Dynamic suspension
- Quattro on demand
- Type 2 socket for AC charging
- Black piano finish inlays
- 20" 5 arm rotor design sport alloy wheels in gloss anthracite black, diamond cut finish
- Tyre repair kit
Driver Convenience
Exterior Features
Interior Features
Tech Data
- Battery Capacity in kWh:14.1
- Battery Charge Slow kW:7.4
- Battery Charge Slow Percentage:0-100
- Battery Charge Slow Time (Minutes):149
- Battery Charge Fast kW:Not Available
- Battery Charge Fast Percentage:Not Available
- Battery Charge Fast Time (Minutes):Not Available
- Battery Charge Rapid kW:Not Available
- Battery Charge Rapid Percentage:Not Available
- Battery Charge Rapid Time (Minutes):Not Available
- Battery Charge Super Charge kW:Not Available
- Battery Charge Super Charge Percentage:Not Available
- Battery Charge Super Charge Time (Minutes):Not Available
- Battery Type:Lithium-ion
- Coupler/Connector Type:Type 2
- NEDC Maximum EV Range Miles:32
- Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Mileage:100000
- Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Years:8
- WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Comb:43
- WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Comb - Max:42
- WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Comb - Min:43
- WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Comb:26.7
- WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Comb - Max:26.1
- WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Comb - Min:26.7
- CO2 (g/km):49
- Particles:Not Available
- Standard Euro Emissions:EURO 6
- WLTP - CO2 Weighted (g/km) - Comb:55
- WLTP - CO2 Weighted (g/km) - Comb - Max:57
- WLTP - CO2 Weighted (g/km) - Comb - Min:55
- Catalytic Convertor:Yes
- Engine Layout:NORTH SOUTH
- Fuel Delivery:TURBO DIRECT INJECTION
- Gears:7 SPEED
- Transmission:SEMI-AUTO
- EC Directive 1999/100/EC Applies:No
- WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Comb:8.3
- WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Comb - Max:8.4
- WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Comb - Min:8.3
- WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Comb:34
- WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Comb - Max:33.6
- WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Comb - Min:34
- WLTP - FC Weighted (l/100km) - Comb:2.4
- WLTP - FC Weighted (l/100km) - Comb - Max:2.5
- WLTP - FC Weighted (l/100km) - Comb - Min:2.4
- WLTP - FC Weighted (mpg) - Comb:117.7
- WLTP - FC Weighted (mpg) - Comb - Max:113
- WLTP - FC Weighted (mpg) - Comb - Min:117.7
- Alternative Fuel Qualifying:Yes
- Badge Engine CC:2.0
- Badge Power:299
- Based On ID:Not Available
- Coin Description:TFSI e Quattro
- Coin Series:Black Edition [Tech]
- Generation Mark:1
- Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07:40E
- Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years:12
- Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years:3
- NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %:93
- NCAP Child Occupant Protection %:86
- NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09:5
- NCAP Pedestrian Protection %:73
- NCAP Safety Assist %:58
- Did at least one aspect of this vehicle's safety give cause for concern?:No
- Service Interval Frequency - Months:12
- Service Interval Mileage:9000
- Special Edition:No
- Special Order:No
- Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage:60000
- Standard manufacturers warranty - Years:3
- Vehicle Homologation Class:M1
- 0 to 62 mph (secs):6.1
- Engine Power - BHP:299
- Engine Power - KW:220
- Engine Power - RPM:5000
- Engine Torque - LBS.FT:332
- Engine Torque - MKG:45.9
- Engine Torque - NM:450
- Engine Torque - RPM:1600
- Top Speed:148
- Emissions Test Cycle:WLTP
- Alloys?:Yes
- Space Saver?:No
- Tyre Size Front:255/45 R20
- Tyre Size Rear:255/45 R20
- Tyre Size Spare:TYRE REPAIR KIT
- Wheel Style:5 ARM ROTOR
- Wheel Type:20" ALLOY
- Height:Not Available
- Height (including roof rails):1659
- Length:4663
- Wheelbase:2819
- Width:1893
- Width (including mirrors):2140
- Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres):54
- Gross Vehicle Weight:2225
- Luggage Capacity (Seats Down):1395
- Luggage Capacity (Seats Up):395
- Max. Loading Weight:195
- Max. Roof Load:75
- Max. Towing Weight - Braked:1750
- Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked:750
- Minimum Kerbweight:2030
- No. of Seats:5
- Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb:11.7
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June Neary on Audi's Q5 mid-range SUVWill It Suit Me?
If you've driven or even sat inside any of Audi's current models, you'll have a good idea of where this manufacturer is coming from. Even if you've observed one from afar, you may have an inkling. Audi products are largely variations on the key themes. The exteriors share much the same distinctive front end with its oversize grille and the interiors are studies in cool Teutonic efficiency. The engines and gearboxes are interchangeable in models from across the range, the clever control interface crops up time and time again and there are similarities in the driving experiences. Audi are by no means unique in this but with the benefit of this background knowledge, it's possible to form a fairly accurate picture of what Audi's Q5 mid-sized SUV will be like. Of course, the Q5 might have confounded any such expectations. Audi may have taken the decision to ditch all that build quality and understated sportiness stuff in favour of day-glow colour schemes, wooden fascias and engines that run on baked beans. They might of, but they didn't. The second generation Q5 SUV model I tried recently was much as expected, obviously an Audi and clearly pretty good.Practicalities
The Q5's styling remains fairly low key compared to some. It looks like you'd imagine an Audi compact 4x4 would without the tough off-road addenda with which some of its rival adorn themselves. It's more of a jacked-up hatchback, which is exactly what many buyers are looking for at the premium end of the mid-sized SUV market. This car might not be as bold or brash externally as we've come to expect in the SUV sector but inside, it aims to replicate the interior versatility of its most sizable rivals. Audi's cabin design and build quality remains tough to fault and the Q5 also includes some clever features that make the whole thing more practical to use on a daily basis. The rear seat backs can be reclined to increase comfort and the whole of the back bench can be folded into the floor at a stroke by means of a lever in the boot. Luggage space is 550-litres but once those seats are stowed, 1,550-litres is opened up.Behind the Wheel
The driving experience is also very un-SUV-like. Audi has engineered the Q5 to excel on the road and largely, it does. Were it not for the higher driving position, you could almost be piloting an A3 or A4, such is the Q5's resistance to body roll and smooth ride. It's not the most exciting experience you'll have at the wheel of a mid-sized SUV but the Q5 smacks of utter competence and composure through a range of driving conditions. Engine-wise, most will choose one of the four cylinder variants - probably the efficient 190PS 2.0 TDI diesel I tried, which manages 56.5mpg on the combined cycle and 132g/km of CO2. It transmits torque to the tarmac via a standard 7-speed S tronic auto gearbox mated to an 'on-demand' 'quattro ultra' 4WD set-up, as does the alternative four cylinder model, a 252PS 2.0 TFSI petrol variant. The prodigious power of the V6 derivatives requires a different approach. For these, Audi has stuck with the previous permanent quattro system and paired it with a beefier 8-speed tiptronic auto gearbox. Here, there are two 3.0-litre options, a 286PS 3.0 TDI diesel or a 354PS 3.0 TFSI petrol unit, the latter powerplant reserved for the potent flagship SQ5 model.Value For Money
The Q5 kicks off at around the £37,000 mark and is offered with a decent haul of standard equipment and a bulging options list giving buyers the opportunity to inflate that asking price at will. The one box I think you really have to tick is that for the 'Rear bench seat plus' package, which enables you to slide or recline the rear bench and fold it in a 40:20:40 split. The second issue I'd turn my attention to is that of getting the suspension set-up right. I actually think the standard 'Comfort Dynamic' package is very good, certainly much better than the stiffer 'S' Sport suspension' that's optional in 'S line' trim. If you do want to change things in this regard though, I'd suggest you go for the adaptive damping package - Audi calls it 'Adaptive Comfort suspension with damping control'. With this fitted, you get suspension that can be controlled to suit the way you want to drive via the various modes of the 'drive select' vehicle dynamics system. Another extra cost suspension set-up that varies with the chosen 'drive select' mode is the 'Adaptive air suspension' set-up which not only improves the ride on-tarmac but also gives your Q5 extra capability 'off piste', adding in an extra 'allroad' mode to the Audi 'drive select' system.Could I Live With One?
Audi's Q5 may be predictable but it's still predictably very good. The designers have done enough in the interior to give the car real extra practicality but the driving experience is very car-like and quality levels are right up there. Unless you go for the top SQ5 model, it's not the most exciting choice you could make in this segment but it's a very impressive one. That'll be enough for most.
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Basically wanting to extend/replace the existing deck, but need to be able to get a estimate on how much timber is required so I can get a price to do it.
The price im after doesnt allow for the steps or perhaps a ramp, but just the general gist of the main deck, I can work out the rest when its all underway
Foundation is for the 'new deck', but the top decking itself is for the whole area, as will be replacing the top of exisiting deck, new foundation heights will meet old ones.
I have calculated:
10bearers (2.4meters long each)
90meters of Joinsts
350meters of decking.
I can work out concrete, joist hangers etc from this so needs to be kinda accuate, but i expect im going to be a bit short on decking due to steps etc, just need estimates at the moment.
More than happy to supply any other information that could/is needed to help work this out. But I just dont know what else to put in here.
Notes: The deck comes 1300 off the house, there is another room that comes out 1800 to the edge of the deck.
Not quoting laybour/time as ill be doing it myself, how long it takes me doesnt really matter.
Edit: The picture is turning square and im not sure how to fix it, Orginal is pretty much to scale - https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-LN8njefLbU4/USU6SL6kocI/AAAAAAAAAW4/sjaMHoYLIcQ/s1149/new+deck+2.jpg


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Cory Wipperfurth's touchdown catch against UW-Whitewater comes up in Keith's breakdown of the game.
Photo by Daryl Tessmann for d3photography.com
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There have been lots of "nevers" this year in Division III and we're potentially headed for another one right now. Since the advent of the automatic bid, the defending national champion has never been on the bubble on Selection Sunday. But UW-Whitewater may well be there even if it wins out, and Pat Coleman and Keith McMillan discuss the Warhawks' chances as part of this week's Around the Nation Podcast, sponsored by the City of Salem, hosts of Stagg Bowl XL. Tickets on sale now!
But amid the doom and gloom, there are bright points for the Warhawks. Plus, if this is your first look at UW-Oshkosh, we give you a good description of what the Titans are all about.
It was a channel surfing Saturday for both Pat and Keith, who got their eyes on a lot of games. It was a tough weekend for Illinois Wesleyan and Lycoming, who played two pretty similar games but saw their fourth-quarter nine-point leads vanish at the hands of Wheaton (Ill.) and Widener.
Plus: Why does this unbeaten Johns Hopkins team look better than the last one? Who could be the first team to clinch an automatic bid? What CCIW team might have the best shot at an at-large bid? Who is the stealth unbeaten? And who might be a top candidate for the Gagliardi Trophy … in 2014? All of those questions are discussed in this week's Around the Nation Podcast.
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 (UPI) -- Former House Majority Leader Eric Cantor announced he would resign his seat early and called for a special election to allow his successor to be seated immediately.
Cantor, who lost his re-election bid in Virginia's 7th District to his primary opponent, pressed on Gov. Terry McAuliffe for a November 4 election in his district to coincide with the general election.
By taking office in November, rather than wait until January, "he will also have seniority, and that will help the interests of my constituents (because) he can be there in that consequential lame-duck session," Cantor said.
The seven-term congressman, who was largely expected to become speaker of the House when John Boehner, R-Ohio, retires from the role, officially stepped down from House leadership at midnight Thursday. He will resign his seat effective August 18.
On Thursday, Cantor endorsed Dave Brat, the economics professor whose surprise victory in the June 10 primary upended Cantor's political career.
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Summer may best be known for lounging poolside, family vacations, and neighborhood barbeques, but there's a darker side to summer, too. The United States' largest blackout occurred in the dog days of August in 2003 and affected an estimated 50 million people in Canada, Ohio, Michigan, Connecticut, New Jersey, and New York.
High winds from hurricanes and thunderstorms can knock out electrical lines, and high temperatures can create demand that overloads the electrical grid, causing blackouts like the one that occurred in 2003. Here are a few tips from the California Energy Commission Consumer Energy Center on how you can prepare your home and office to safely navigate a blackout.
- Keep a flashlight in each room of your house and in your office. Keep plenty of batteries on hand, too, or consider a "shake it" flashlight that does not need batteries.
- Keep candles and/or oil lamps on hand for light. Don't forget matches! Also, do not light candles and/or oil lamps if there is a possibility of a gas leak in your home.
- Keep the emergency number for your electric utility handy in case you need to call.
- Keep an ice chest available to store medications that must remain cold. Store an ice pack in your freezer and ready for the ice chest if you'll need to keep any medication cold.
- If you use electricity for your water, such as a well with an electric pump, have enough water available to last a couple of days. You should have at least a gallon of drinking water a day for each person in your house for drinking and cooking.
- If you want to have a backup generator, make sure it is installed by a licensed electrician. Check with your local building department to see if a permit is needed. Make sure the system has an automatic breaker that disconnects the house from the power company's regular electricity lines when it is running. This prevents electricity from leaking back into the grid and making it dangerous for utility workers.
- Keep a household first aid kit and a disaster preparedness backpack kit (the American Red Cross offers this kit for sale) in case something happens.
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When Keiji Inafune leaves Capcom, his blog leaves the internet, it seems. Late last week, the famed game producer stated he was leaving Capcom and Capcom subsidiary Daletto. His blog won't be up for posterity.
A notice at the blog's top states it ended on November 1, along with a message thanking readers. The site quickly takes visitors to Daletto's main page.
So his post in which he explains why he is leaving has been wiped from Daletto's site. Inafune's post was frank and open. It didn't answer all the questions regarding his decision — it didn't even answer some of them. However, it was the man in his own words. That, and the end of an era.
While it is possible to recover that post, Daletto doesn't seem interested in leaving anything to posterity besides the games.
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*Note: Dates are subject to change. The dates shown in this video are from the 2012 Presidential Election. Please visit the 2014 Voter Registration Timeline Tab to get this year's dates.
Further information, courtesy of http://www.elections.ny.gov/:
Registering to Vote
Qualifications to Register to Vote
- be a United States citizen;
- be 18 years old by December 31 of the year in which you file this form (note: you must be 18 years old by the date of the general, primary or other election in which you want to vote);
- live at your present address at least 30 days before an election;
- not be in prison or on parole for a felony conviction and;
- not be adjudged mentally incompetent by a court;
- not claim the right to vote elsewhere.
How and Where to register to Vote (Deadlines)
- You can register in person at your county board of elections
- or at any New York State Agency-Based voter registration center.
- You can enter your name directly into our mailing list database to have a New York State Voter Registration Form mailed to you. (NOTE: The same form can be downloaded, using the link below.)
- You can call our 1-800-FOR-VOTE hotline to request a voter application.
- You can download a PDF version of the New York State Voter Registration Form.
- Download English Form ( 279KB)
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Print the form, complete and sign it, and mail it to your county board of elections.
- Alternately, you can complete a PDF version of the New York State Voter Registration Form on-line by clicking on the link below, typing the necessary information and selecting the appropriate boxes. However, the file size of these forms are substantially larger than the above forms, so it may take quite a while for them to load on computers with slower Internet connections.
- Complete English Form On-line ( 426KB)
- Complete Spanish Form On-LIne ( 330KB)
Once the form is completed, you need to print the form and sign it. We cannot accept any kind of digital or Adobe-generated signature. Then, mail the form to your county board of elections.
How to Make Changes to Your Registration
Change of Name and/or Address
The voter registration form should be used as a change of address form. Notices of change of address from registered voters received at least 20 days before a special, primary or general election by a county board of elections must be processed and entered in the records in time for that election.
Change of Party Enrollment
The voter registration form should be used to change your party enrollment from one party to another or to enroll for the first time in a party. A change of enrollment received no later than 25 days before the general election shall be deposited in a sealed enrollment box and opened the first Tuesday following that general election and entered in the voter's registration record.


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Regal damasks, distinguished stripes and illustrious florals reign supreme in this splendid celebration of design and colour. Confidently coloured to a jewel inspired palette, Majestic is certain to command drama and impact on any wall. Delicate micas and glossy lacquers together with flashes of pale gold and silver enhance these stunning features to create a royally distinctive collection.
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The University of Washington's academic policies are explained in the current UW Tacoma Catalog. Included below are some of the most important items.
Grade Point Average (GPA)
UW's GPA is based solely on courses with decimal grades taken in residence at all campuses of the University of Washington, including those with a DL (Distance Leaning) suffix taken through the UW Educational Outreach.
Grade Requirements/Academic Probation and Dismissal
BSN students must have a minimum grade of 2.0 in all required courses and electives. Students must also achieve a 2.0 grade in any repeated course (see BSN policy on repeating courses). To graduate from UW Tacoma with a baccalaureate degree, a cumulative 2.0 GPA is required. To remain in good academic standing, a 2.0 GPA is required. If a student fails to get a 2.0 GPA in the first quarter of study, an academic warning is issued. Failure to raise the GPA above 2.0 in the next quarter results in being placed on academic probation and being given an additional quarter to either raise the GPA to 2.0 or get a quarterly GPA of 2.5 until the cumulative GPA reaches 2.0. Failure to do this results in dismissal for low scholarship. If a continuing student's cumulative GPA drops below 2.0, no warning will be issued. The student will be placed on academic probation and given one quarter to either raise the GPA to 2.0 or get a quarterly GPA of 2.5 until the cumulative GPA reaches 2.0. Failure to do this results in dismissal for low scholarship.
Non-Traditional Grades
Most courses use decimal grades (numerical grades with a range from 4.0 for an "A" to 0.0 for failing). Other grades that may appear on transcripts are:
S/NS: Satisfactory/Not Satisfactory
- Required BSN courses and 10 credits of upper-division electives cannot be taken S/NS. Only students taking additional coursework should opt for this grading option. A grade of 2.0 or higher must be recorded by the instructor for the grade of "S" to be awarded.
C/NC: Credit/No Credit
- Some courses are offered credit/no credit; all students in the course will receive a "CR" or a "NC." (The exception to this rule is in independent study, which allows a student to choose between graded or CR/NC.) To receive a "CR," a student has to earn a passing grade (2.0).
I: Incomplete
- This grade will appear if a student has made arrangements with the instructor to complete the course work over the following quarter. A student must be in good standing at the time of the request. An "I" grade will convert to a "0.0" if the student does not complete the work and the instructor does not submit a grade by the end of the next quarter (summer quarter does not count), or the student does not request and receive an extension. See an advisor, a faculty member, or the catalog for details.
X: No grade submitted
- The "X" grade serves as a placeholder in the computer system and will appear if no grade is submitted by the instructor. It will change as soon as the grade is submitted.
Mid-Quarter Academic Warning Notice
A warning notice will be given to a learner who is in danger of failing or who has less than a 2.0 grade at mid-quarter. The purpose of the notice is to notify the learner of the difficulty in ample time so that the situation can be rectified. Learners will be asked to sign the warning notice, indicating that it has been read; learners may note on the form the extent to which they agree or disagree. Warning forms are placed in the student's file, but are removed upon graduation.
Satisfactory Progress
BSN students must demonstrate satisfactory progress in the program to graduate. They must maintain an overall cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 and earn a minimum of 2.0 in all nursing, nursing related, and required program courses.
BSN Policy on Repeating Courses
A BSN student may repeat a course once. Both the original grade and the second grade will be computed in the grade-point average but credit will be allowed only once. [See UW Tacoma campus policy.] Furthermore, a BSN student who fails two (2) required courses will not be allowed to continue in the BSN Program as this indicates unsatisfactory progress. A student may petition to continue in the program. The petition will be reviewed by the BSN committee. The student will be informed of the committee's decision. Approved by the BSN Committee on Nov. 26, 2013.
Grade Appeal Process
A student who believes he or she has been improperly graded first discusses the matter with the instructor before the end of the following academic quarter. If the student is not satisfied with the instructor's explanation, the student may submit a written appeal to the director or the dean of the program that offered the course, with a copy of the appeal also to the instructor. This must be done no later than 10 class days after his or her discussion with the instructor.
The director consults with the instructor to ensure that the evaluation of the student's performance has not been arbitrary or capricious. Should the director believe the instructor's conduct to be arbitrary or capricious and the instructor declines to revise the grade, the director, with the approval of the voting members of his or her faculty, shall appoint an appropriate member, or members, of the faculty of that program to evaluate the performance of the student and assign a grade. The UW Tacoma Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and the University of Washington Provost should be informed of this action.
Once a student submits a written appeal, this document and all subsequent actions on this appeal are recorded in written form for deposit in the student's file.


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Carports, drive-up banking windows, aisle lighting, flip-up movie seats…
That's a short list of uncredited Frank Lloyd Wright innovations that a Taliesin West docent lists among Wright's unpatented gifts to the American lifestyle.
These and other design details were spawned in Frank Lloyd Wright's homes and working laboratories in Wisconsin (Taliesin) and Arizona (Taliesin West).
Wright's reputation as an architect was and is global. Here is an amusing clip from the TV Show "What's My Line" in which Wright made an appearance in his later years that suggests his stature at the time.
For those of us who have toured Falling Water and the many Frank Lloyd Wright buildings in Chicagoland and/or his home in Spring Green, the tour of Taliesin West helps to complete the story of a man with profound influence on 20th Century architecture in the USA and Japan.
The tour of Taliesin West explains both the architecture that you see and the human stories behind it. We get both a glimpse into Wright's complex personality and the cult of personality that surrounded him.
We learn that in the winter of 1935/6 Frank Lloyd Wright almost died of pneumonia leading him to seek warmer climes than his Spring Green, Wisconsin architectural school and working laboratory would allow. He bought 640 acres in the Scottsdale area for $12.50 per acre. At that time Scottsdale had a population of 123 people, one road and three structures.
Teaching architecture to paying students had become Wright's way to weather the dearth of architectural projects during the Great Depression. He had nearly two dozen students whom he had gathered in a "Taliesin Fellowship" in Spring Green Wisconsin and with his move he told these students to caravan down to Arizona to meet him. There they literally camped out on the land and began the multi-year project to build what became Taliesin West, to this day an accredited architectural school.
The tour paints a picture of the rough life the students led to labor in actually building the structures in which they would work and later live. Everything was done the Wright way.
Imagine living in a tent, doing hard labor to build during hot days, hunting for your food, and then donning tux or ball gown to come to Taliesin West's cabaret to hear a musical performance or give one, as learning an instrument was a curriculum requirement. One gets the picture that students were not just attending Wright's school. Rather, they were immersed in his exacting picture of how the world should be.
The buildings themselves are familiar to anyone who has toured any other Frank Lloyd Wright structure.
Wright's trademark use of space compression to ready you to experience the feel of a room opening before you is seen throughout the house, studio, kiva (meeting hall), and theater/cabaret designs.
Originally windowless, the many low-lying structures of Taliesin West have no foundation and yet have not suffered any untoward settling through the decades. This is because of the hard caliche earth that provides a foundation.
Amazingly, during the tour we learn that Wright and his students attempted to dynamite this strong caliche at one point to make a sub-grade theater unsurprisingly shattering all the glass that by that time had been incorporated into the structures. What on earth were they thinking?
Wright, who had lost a prior wife and family in a massive fire at Taliesin, took great pains to build water features around the Taliesin West structures to protect them from the periodic brush fires from the desert surrounds.
We see his love of all things Asian in the Chinese sculptures he implanted into various portals.
We see the ample space he has allocated to cars and learn that in his lifetime he owned 93 automobiles.
We see his trademark orange-red doors—actually his patented color called Cherokee Red.
The Wright tour of Scottsdale can continue beyond Taliesin West's borders. In downtown Scottsdale you can see the historic preservation of Hotel Valley Ho that was designed by one of Wright's students and includes many design elements that harken Wright's style such as design reliefs in concrete. Better yet, just travel down the road to see Cosanti, the studio of Wright's one-time student Paolo Soleri, who took exception to much of Wright's vision of how America should be built.
Taken altogether, it is as if you are listening in on an architectural debate of great consequence that still shapes our thinking and building designs today.
To plan your visit to Taliesen West visit the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation website pages on Taliesin West or call their offices at 888-516-0811.
Photos: Andrew Pielage unless otherwise indicated


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Adam Sandler has added fellow SNL co-star, Cheri Oteri (Liar Liar) and Happy Madison mainstay, Nick Swardson (Just Go With It) to the cast of Grown Ups 2. Featuring the return of Sandler, Kevin James, Chris Rock, David Spade, Rob Schneider, Salma Hayek and Maya Rudolph, Sandler's first ever sequel will feature newcomers Taylor Lautner, Oliver Cooper and David Henrie as fraternity brothers who antagonize Sandler and Co. Dennis Dugan will also return to direct the sequel for Happy Madison and Sony. Hit the jump for details on Oteri and Swardson's characters.
Variety reports that Swardson is set to play Schneider's brother, a school bus driver who has been known to occasionally drive under the influence of alcohol. Oteri will star as an ex-girlfriend from Sandler's middle school days who happens to work at his wife's (Hayek) store. Grown Ups 2 is currently scheduled for a July 12th, 2013 release, currently set to go up against Guillermo del Toro's Pacific Rim. Here's the synopsis from the first film, which probably won't differ all that much from the second:
Grown Ups, starring Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Chris Rock, Rob Schneider, and David Spade, is a comedy about five friends and former teammates who reunite years later to honor the passing of their childhood basketball coach. With their wives (Salma Hayek, Maria Bello, Maya Rudolph) and kids in tow, they spend the Fourth of July holiday weekend together at the lake house where they celebrated their championship years earlier. Picking up where they left off, they discover why growing older doesn't mean growing up.


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30 iRobots patrolling Brazil's World Cup stadium
The 65-pound robots can investigate and move suspicious packages up to 30 pounds using 6-foot extendable arms
By Danielle Elliott
A team of 30 battle-ready robots is patrolling the World Cup stadiums in Brazil this month. Known as PackBots, these roving, remote-controlled bots are on hand to investigate any suspicious packages spotted in the stadiums.
The concept is that rather than putting a security officer in harm's way in order to investigate a suspicious package, the robot can be the first responder.
Weighing about 65 pounds and able to travel at speeds of up to 5.9 miles per hour, these robots, designed by the Massachusetts-based iRobot, are similar to those American troops have used in Iraq and Afghanistan since 2002.
Tim Trainer, iRobot VP of robotic products, says that once a package is spotted, the robot investigates using a six-foot extendable arm and four cameras. The machine can lift packages of up to 30 pounds and move them to a safer location.
Brazil paid $7.2 million for 30 PackBots and three years of support from iRobot. The contract started in 2013, in advance of the Confederations Cup — a warm-up tournament that happens a year before the World Cup.
Full Story: Robots Built for Battle Are Patrolling the World Cup


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|Female friend, to Felipe
|Guffaw syllable
|Top dog
|Unseen title character in a classic play
|Bird in the hand?
|Headstone letters
|R&B singer with the 2006 hit "So Sick"
|___ vez (once: Sp.)
|Art often of marginal quality?
|Snake in the grass?
|Rarer than rare
|Bourbon and Beale: Abbr.
|Time off, informally
|English architect Jones
|Grab a stool, say
|Head Stone?
|Come up in the world?
|Proofreader's "leave it in"
|Omicrons' predecessors
|"___ ever occurred to you ...?"
|1960s campus org.
|Throw in the towel?
|Die-hard fan's cry
|Question of introspection
|Provides pieces for
|Fumble or stumble
|Ace in the hole?
|One of three figures carved on Georgia's Stone Mountain
|Gone from the plate
|Lewis who sang the theme for "Avatar"
|Mortimer ___, dummy voiced by Edgar Bergen
|Shutterbug's setting
|Former CNN anchor Paula
|"Night" memoirist Wiesel
|Nimble, especially for one's age
|2000s Fox drama set in Newport Beach
|Transportation safety workers, e.g.
|Fable's end
|Cards at a club, say
|Olive oil and fish oil are high in them
|When a nautical day begins
|Screwdrivers, e.g.
|Like gymnasts
|One handy with a lariat
|When repeated, a club game?
|One who's "out"
|Starting on
|Home of the Blarney Stone
|What some eyeglasses lack
|Basic subj. for a surgeon
|Like some terriers
|Upscale Swiss ski resort
|Palindromic nickname
|Included in an email chain
|Converse competitor
|Big name in stain removal
|Baptism, e.g.
|Stadium ticket specification
|Checks (out)
|Onetime pop star Donny
|Neo-___ (film genre)
|Some funeral arrangements
|Not so risky
|Rowdy ___, lead role on TV's "Rawhide"
|Real scream
|Part of MSG
|Visitor from the planet Melmac
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"Fujitsu's family of PRIMERGY servers delivered a powerful and flexible data center solution that allows us to perform complex scientific calculations, reduce the risk of critical data loss and lower our overall TCO"
Laksana Tri Handoko, Deputy Head of Department of Engineering Science, Lembaga Ilmu Pengetahuan Indonesia
Lembaga Ilmu Pengetahuan Indonesia (The Indonesian Institute of Sciences or LIPI) is a non-departmental research institution, established on August 23, 1967. LIPI is one of five non-ministerial Government Institutes under the State Ministry of Research and Technology of Indonesia. With a goal to become a world-class scientific institution, LIPI is responsible for carrying out national scientific research to enhance Indonesia's national economic competitiveness and to develop innovations that strengthen the growth of governance and civil society that is built on the foundation of science principals and a code of ethics. LIPI also acts as an independent source of advice and information on topics related to national policies in science and technology.
The family range of Fujitsu Server PRIMERGY systems underpin a powerful and flexible data center solution that allows LIPI to perform complex scientific calculations, reduce the risk of critical data loss, offers high scalability and a low TCO.
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Givat Shmuel, Israel – May 30, 2012 – Cimatron Limited (NASDAQ and TASE: CIMT) today announced that live machining demonstrations using its integrated CAD/CAM CimatronE software will be held at the BIEMH (International Machine Tool Biennial) trade show in Bilbao, Spain, from May 28 to June 2, 2012.
"Manufacturers, both in Spain and across the world, have long recognized CimatronE's ability to significantly boost their productivity, reduce costs, and enhance the quality of their work," said Mr Victor Gutierrez, the Technical Manager of Cimatron's Spanish reseller Cimatech.
"One of CimatronE's strongest selling points is that every single one of its features was specifically designed with the toolmaker and discrete part manufacturer in mind. From quoting and data import through to design and NC programming, all of its capabilities work together to guarantee the production of top notch molds, dies or discrete parts in record time.
"BIEMH is a valuable opportunity for manufacturers to test-drive CimatronE and to see for themselves what it can do for their business. I particularly urge attendees to view AgieCharmilles' live machining demonstrations, which will be powered by CimatronE."
CimatronE information will be on display at the Cimatech booth – Hall 1, Booth H11. The live demonstrations will be held at the booth of AgieCharmilles – Hall 2, Booth H32-I33 – and will involve the cutting of a part using CimatronE's 5-Axis technology on an HPM 800 U machine.
About Cimatron
With 30 years of experience and more than 40,000 installations worldwide, Cimatron is a leading provider of integrated, CAD/CAM software solutions for mold, tool and die makers as well as manufacturers of discrete parts. Cimatron is committed to providing comprehensive, cost-effective solutions that streamline manufacturing cycles and ultimately shorten product delivery time.
The Cimatron product line includes the CimatronE and GibbsCAM brands with solutions for mold design, die design, electrodes design, 2.5 to 5 axes milling, wire EDM, turn, mill-turn, rotary milling, multi-task machining, and tombstone machining. Cimatron's subsidiaries and extensive distribution network serve and support customers in the automotive, aerospace, medical, consumer plastics, electronics, and other industries in over 40 countries worldwide.
Cimatron's shares are publicly traded on the NASDAQ exchange and the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange under the symbol CIMT. For more information, please visit Cimatron's web site at: http://www.cimatron.com
This press release includes forward looking statements, within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which are subject to risk and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated. Such statements may relate to Cimatron's plans, objectives and expected financial and operating results. The words "may," "could," "would," "will," "believe," "anticipate," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "plan," and similar expressions or variations thereof are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond Cimatron's ability to control. The risks and uncertainties that may affect forward looking statements include, but are not limited to: currency fluctuations, global economic and political conditions, marketing demand for Cimatron products and services, long sales cycles, new product development, assimilating future acquisitions, maintaining relationships with customers and partners, and increased competition. For more details about the risks and uncertainties related to Cimatron's business, refer to Cimatron's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Cimatron cannot assess the impact of or the extent to which any single factor or risk, or combination of them, may cause. Cimatron undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
For More Information Contact:
Idit Pass Lagziel
Marketing Manager
Cimatron Ltd.
Phone: +972 73 237 0298
Email: [email protected]
Ilan Erez
Chief Financial Officer
Cimatron Ltd.
Phone: +972 73 237 0114
Email: [email protected]


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Student-Alumni Handshake Guide
Congratulations, you got a job offer! All the hard work you did in networking, perfecting your resume and cover letter, interviewing, and following-up with employers has paid off. There is no reason to accept an offer "on the spot," and most employers will not expect you to do so. Give yourself several days to evaluate the offer before making a final decision, even if you are fairly certain you want the job. To assist you, take into account the following factors:
First and foremost, think about the nature of the work you will perform. Ask yourself these questions:
- Is the position interesting and challenging?
- Does this position fit with your career goals and your core values?
- Are you proud of the work you will be doing?
- What is the potential for job growth and advancement?
- What is a typical work week? Is there overtime?
- What are the working conditions?
- Is there potential for relocation?
- How long do people who start in this position stay with the company, in general?
An ideal time to obtain answers for these critical questions is during the interview process.
Corporate culture, image, reputation, history of layoffs and restructuring, employee training and continued education, financial stability, personnel policies, employee recognition, community involvement, and flexibility are all areas to consider. If possible, talk to a current employee; you will be able to gain some valuable insights about the organization. Your Career Coach at Career Services can help you identify USU alumni working in specific organizations.
This factor takes into account much more than geography. Think about your commute, the cost of living, availability of suitable housing, recreation and entertainment opportunities, quality and proximity of schools, the climate, and the environment. Although relocating can be challenging, it can also be a first step toward a great career.
One of the prime areas of consideration for individuals accepting employment is the salary. Remember that your salary includes much more than the actual dollar figure presented. Consider also the value of the benefits package, which can sometimes be worth as much as 30-40% more than the actual salary. Benefits can include insurance (health, life, and disability), stock options, profit sharing, bonuses, retirement packages, cafeteria plans, vacation/sick leave, educational benefits, childcare, flextime, telecommuting, maternity/parental leave, recreational/wellness programs, and employee incentives/discounts. Keep in mind that your potential for salary growth, and ultimately your job satisfaction, quickly becomes more important than your starting salary.
All organizations have a corporate culture, which is dictated, to some extent, by the employees. Talk to your potential supervisor to get a sense of the employees' personalities and work styles. Think back to your interview; as you observed employees throughout the organization, did they appear to enjoy their work? When you spoke with potential co-workers, did they seem to be cordial and welcoming, or were they aloof and uninterested about the prospect of your joining the organization? When you consider the amount of time you will spend at work, it is important to have a positive working relationship with your co-workers.
More so than anyone else, your direct supervisor can play a significant role not only in your job satisfaction, but also your advancement potential. The ability to work and get along with this individual is critical. Almost as important as the working relationship is how this person will serve as a mentor. First impressions aren't always accurate, but you should trust your instincts. Asking a few key questions of your potential supervisor will assist you in determining your compatibility. These could include:
"How do you motivate employees?
"What do you enjoy most about working for this organization?"
"What is your management style?"
Negotiating Salaries
When you do accept an offer, it's a good idea to notify the hiring manager of your decision by telephone and then to confirm your acceptance in writing. Re-state the position title, salary, start date, and other specific information that relates to the offer. Ask the employer for a letter confirming these details, as well. Once you've accepted an offer, your active job search will end. It is also courteous to notify all other employers you've been talking to about your decision and remove yourself from the search process.
As in all interactions with any employer, be courteous, direct, and honest when negotiating. Once a job offer has been made, it is appropriate to discuss salary. Salary negotiation is an acceptable part of the job search process, especially if the salary doesn't fall within your target salary range. Employers are generally willing to negotiate salaries. Reasons to negotiate include: a competing offer from another organization, an offer lower than the national average, a high cost-of-living index, or unique skills/experience you possess.
Before negotiating, be prepared with USU and national salary averages in your field (available at Career Services); cost-of-living estimates for the area; and your experience, education, and skills that warrant a higher starting salary.
Based on salary averages and the area cost of living, have an acceptable salary range in mind; a $3,000 to $5,000 range is suggested. The bottom of the range should be the lowest amount you are willing to accept. When asking for a higher starting salary, convey your enthusiasm and interest in the position.
An example might be, "I am very interested in this opportunity and excited about my future with ABC Company. Based on my research, however, the average starting salary in similar fields is $44,000. Given my excellent internship experience and communication skills, I was hoping for a salary in the range of $44,000 to $47,000." A simpler statement might be, "Given my qualifications and skills for this position, I was looking for a salary closer to $44,000." You and the employer can then negotiate a figure from here.
Keep in mind that many employers have formal pay structures or set entry-level salaries at fixed levels, both of which may be non-negotiable. Given this, employers may negotiate benefits, signing bonuses, vacation time, relocation costs, and flex-time schedules. The only way to know if an employer is willing to negotiate is to ask.
Excellent Resources:
The NACE Salary Calculator Center
The NACE Employer Salary Calculator by Occupation
Once you accept a position, you should be prepared to fulfill that obligation. It is highly unethical and unprofessional to renege on an offer.