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We are at the end of the election season, and so far our area hasn't received a visit from any of the presidential candidates. But over the last 130 years we have seen our share of campaign stops.
According to the Center for History, one of the earliest visits came from Benjamin Harrison in 1888. He was running against and eventually beat Grover Cleveland. Harrison chose Clem Studebaker, the co-founder of the Studebaker Company, to be on his inaugural committee.
Then in 1896, William Jennings Bryan visited South Bend. A picture from the Center for History shows Bryan's carriage making a stop in South Bend. Bryan was running against William McKinley -- but he eventually lost.
South Bend has also seen presidential campaign visits from Dwight Eisenhower and, more recently, Hillary Clinton and then Senator Barack Obama in 2008.
But arguably the most significant visit came from Senator Bobby Kennedy.
The year was 1968: The Vietnam war had just peaked, Martin Luther King Jr. was fighting for economic justice, and Kennedy was running for president.
According to local historians, Kennedy's first visit to South Bend came on April 4, 1968. He was running in the Indiana Primary. He visited the University of Notre Dame. Pictures show he spoke to a standing room only crowd at the Stepan Center. A sign behind the podium read, "N.D. Welcomes R.F.K."
After a couple more campaign stops throughout the state, Kennedy arrived in Indianapolis. It was there he was told of Martin Luther King Jr.'s assasination and it was there he gave one of his most famous speeches.
Kennedy stood for racial and social equality. He believed in peace and economic justice. This resonated with people across the country and here in Indiana.
"I remember it was a spring day," says retired WSBT photographer Ray Roth. "It was chilly but a beautiful day."
Roth had been working at WSBT for just a few months, his assignment on Dyngus Day in 1968 -- to cover the visit of Bobby Kennedy.
"It was really amazing, and here I was a 21-year-old kid, and here I get to cover something like this. I had only been there 6 months at the time," says Roth. "It was really a significant event for South Bend; there is no doubt."
Pictures taken by the South Bend Tribune that day show thousands of people lined along the streets to see Kennedy and touch him. Local historians say his motorcade stopped in South Bend, Elkhart and eventually Mishawaka.
"It was the biggest political gathering that Mishawaka had seen up to that time and to this day I don't think there has been a political gathering that has topped that," says historian Pete DeKever.
A picture from the Mishawaka Public Library shows Kennedy standing along Main Street in Mishawaka, in front of what is now the 1st Source Bank Building. He is speaking to thousands of people. DeKever says it was estimated that more than 5,000 people came to hear Bobby Kennedy that day.
DeKever says Kennedy talked about the Vietnam War, acknowledging it wasn't going well. He talked about peace and an end to urban violence.
"He knew he had to be careful not to appear too liberal in Indiana but also be able to get elected and get the vote," says DeKever.
Kennedy won the Democratic primary in Indiana, and many speculate that he could have won the presidency. But Kennedy was shot and later died from his wounds in early June.
Even 44 years after his death, Kennedy's impact on our nation and our area has not been forgotten.
"It was really a defining event for people who were alive in Mishawaka in the '60s," says DeKever. "They remember where they were when Bobby Kennedy came to Mishawaka."
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As someone who runs a forum about credit cards, I see a lot of questions from both sides of the border asking about the similarities and differences between using Canadian and U.S. credit cards and how they affect a credit score. Some questions are asked by visitors, others by those who are moving from one country to the other. Whatever the case may be, I thought it might be helpful to write up a comparison and contrast for Finance Fox. The next time I get asked these questions, I can just send 'em over here to read this!
1. Beware of the foreign transaction fees
Whatever side you're coming form, something to keep in mind is that most credit cards charge a foreign transaction fee for using your card outside your home country. This surcharge is usually 2% to 3% of whatever the purchase price may be. Currently I am not aware of any Canadian-issued cards that have no foreign transaction fee. The lowest that I know of are the Desjardins Visa cards, which have a 1.8% surcharge (slightly better than the 2.2% to 2.5% most others charge). For Americans, there are a number of rewards cards with no foreign transaction fee but unfortunately, they usually carry an annual fee.
2. The acceptance of Discover cards
In the US, Discover credit cards are very mainstream. In fact, they are now accepted at 90% of retailers who also take Visa/MasterCard. However as Canadians already know, places which take them are few and far between there. I have heard of some U.S. chain stores like Sears accepting them, but aside from those, the only places which tend to accept Discover in Canada are those which are geared towards tourists.
3. The acceptance of American Express
If you're a Canadian AmEx cardholder, when you come across the border your card will be accepted almost everywhere. On the flipside, Americans need to realize their acceptance there will be far less. Although I could not locate any "official" acceptance numbers, forum members have said it feels to be about 50% the acceptance rate of Visa and MasterCard.
4. Canadian AmEx cards are sometimes better
Being that "American" is in the name American Express, you would think the best deals would be in their home turf. However surprisingly, that's not always the case. Some Canadian AmEx cards are better than their U.S. counterparts. My guess is that American Express must feel compelled to sweeten the pot since their cards aren't as widely accepted.
5. U.S. credit card rewards are more generous overall
With the exception of AmEx mentioned above, more often than not, the best credit card deals are found in the U.S. (if it's rewards you are after). To be honest, Americans such as myself are quite spoiled because we have come to expect 2% to 5% cash back as the norm and folks on my forum scoff at anything less. Whenever I've looked at cards from across the border, many usually give only 0.5% to 1.0% cash back.
6. Annual fees are more common in Canada
Generally speaking, the only cards in the U.S. which charge a fee are those which offer premium rewards or cater to people with bad credit. Everything else usually has no annual fee. Interestingly enough, the whole no annual fee trend was originally started by Discover in the 80's, when they launched one of the first no annual fee cards (the rest of the banking industry couldn't believe they were giving them away for free). It would be great to see Discover expand across the border and put the same pressure on competitors there to do the same!
7. Interest rates are much lower in the U.S.
It's no wonder us Americans have such big problems with debt! The average cardholder receives balance transfer checks in the mail – sometimes several per month – that give 0% interest for 12 to 24 months on average. They can be used up to whatever the account's credit line is. Although these checks are meant to be used for balance transfers, most can be made payable to anyone, including yourself! As you can imagine, this leads to massive binging on credit. Personally, I think the way Canadians do it by having higher APRs and taking it easy on the promotional rates is a better and much more responsible approach (it discourages debt). No wonder Eddie is so committed now paying the $9,000 debt.
8. Some Americans pay for everything with cards
Practically everywhere accepts cards for payment. So much that many people (myself included) can go for several months without ever using cash or coins. You will see us use credit cards to pay for everything from a pack of gum to our federal income taxes . Other unexpected examples include paying for cars, funerals, and even buying cocaine with a credit card, like <a this man allegedly attempted. While such wide acceptance may be a convenience if you pay your bill in full every month, it's a bad temptation for those who have a tendency to spend more with plastic.
9. Both countries use FICO and the same credit agencies
FICO is the dominant credit score formula in both places. In the US, Experian, Equifax, and TransUnion are the main bureaus. In Canada, it's the latter two. However the divisions in each country operate independently, so your credit history generally won't follow you. That's not to say your mistakes in one country can't come back to haunt if you move to another. If you had delinquent debts in Canada and plan on moving to the United States, be aware that the Canadian creditor can enter in a contract with a U.S. based collection agency to attempt collection. If that happens, then the collection agency might be able to report your foreign debt on your U.S. credit record.
10. Canada beats U.S. in the number of credit cards per person
According to Euromonitor International, in Canada there are 72 million credit cards in circulation (as of Jan 2010, which is the most current data I could find). With a population of around 34 million, that averages out to be 2.11 cards per person (note that the average is closer to 3 if you only count card users vs. the entire population). In the U.S. there are reportedly around 631 million credit cards in circulation. With a population of around 312 million, that equals out to be 2.02 per person on average. Conclusion? Canadians have slightly more cards, on average, per person. I was actually surprised to see this when I calculated it out, because you would think Americans would have more, given how addicted to credit we are!


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When you were a kid and wanted to do something your parents or teachers didn't like, you may have heard the question, "If everyone else jumped off a bridge, would you?"
The idea is that it's not good to do something stupid, even if everyone else does it. The logic is think for yourself instead of following the crowd.
It's not bad advice, even if it's sometimes used to exert control more than to support independent thinking.
Then, you grow up and suddenly the tables are turned. People start expecting you to behave exactly as they do. If you don't conform to their expectations, some of them get confused or even irritated.
It's almost as if they are asking: "Hey, everyone else is jumping off the bridge. Why aren't you?"
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"You appear to be astonished," he said, smiling at my expression of surprise. "Now that I do know it I shall do my best to forget it."
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"You see," he explained, "I consider that a man's brain originally is like a little empty attic, and you have to stock it with such furniture as you choose. A fool takes in all the lumber of every sort that he comes across, so that the knowledge which might be useful to him gets crowded out, or at best is jumbled up with a lot of other things so that he has a difficulty in laying his hands upon it. Now the skilful workman is very careful indeed as to what he takes into his brain-attic. He will have nothing but the tools which may help him in doing his work, but of these he has a large assortment, and all in the most perfect order. It is a mistake to think that that little room has elastic walls and can distend to any extent. Depend upon it there comes a time when for every addition of knowledge you forget something that you knew before. It is of the highest importance, therefore, not to have useless facts elbowing out the useful ones."
"But the Solar System!" I protested.
"What the deuce is it to me?" he interrupted impatiently; "you say that we go round the sun. If we went round the moon it would not make a pennyworth of difference to me or to my work."
It is possible to create better cities. It is possible to provide what people have sought in the suburbs in much higher-density environments: not only good schools, which can exist anywhere, but also green spaces and safe streets where children can ride their bicycles. This is easy to accomplish in growing cities that will occupy large tracts of green fields over the next few decades, but it is possible everywhere.Enrique Peñalosa
Creating a city that is very friendly to cars conflicts with maintaining an environment that is friendly to people. The 20th century will be remembered as an unfortunate one for urban history, as we created habitats far more conducive to the movement of motor vehicles than to human well-being.Enrique Peñalosa
As religiões compreendem isso: sabem que a existência de uma platéia ajuda a sustentar a bondade.Alain de Botton
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"It is a much bigger space," Davis said. "The other space was a little over 900 square feet this is almost 1800 square feet. It's a big difference."
The Cafe's served the poor from the Salvation Army on Florida Avenue since 2001. Recently they moved to Nebraska Avenue. Since Trinity Cafe opened, they've served more than 789,000 meals.
"We've worked long and hard," Davis said. "It's always been our mission to have our own spot."
But not everyone's happy about the move. In November before the opening the V.M. Ybor Association members told us they were not looking forward to new neighbors. The Cafe's been open for almost two weeks on Nebraska.
"So far it's been a lot quieter than I expected off the bat," Kelly Bailey, President of the VM Ybor Neighborhood Association said. "But we're already seeing an increase in homeless people showing up in the neighborhood, and showing up on vacant properties where we didn't see that before."
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Family Volunteer Day is a day of service that demonstrates and celebrates the power of families who volunteer together, supporting their neighborhoods, communities and the world.
Points of Light created the day 22 years ago to showcase the benefits of family volunteering and provide opportunities for families to help communities create supportive environments for their children and each other. This year Family Volunteer Day takes place on Nov. 17 and is being sponsored by Disney Friends for Change and powered by generationOn.
Family Volunteer Day is strategically held on the Saturday before Thanksgiving to "kick-off" the holiday season with giving and service. It also signals the start of National Family Week, sponsored by the Alliance for Children and Families and the Annie E. Casey Foundation.
Families that volunteer together not only address community social problems, but also strengthen themselves. Volunteering together as a family provides quality time, strengthens family communication and provides opportunities for family members to be role models.
For additional resources and ideas for Family Volunteer Day, please visit http://www.pointsoflight.org/signature-events/family-volunteer-day
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PARIS--Airbus logged 121 orders for aircraft and delivered 35 airplanes in January, the unit of European Aeronautic Defence & Space Co. (EAD.FR) said Friday.
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USA has major market for lawn mowers and the garden equipmet market. It has been changing rapidly now with many mergers and acquisitions taken place has kicked out fly- by-night operators and given the best fitted manufactures in the market. In UK, gardening equipment market has increase around 2 to 3 percent per annum. In 2005 the its sell was £860.
There are many leading brand names like Exmark, Simplicity, MTD, Scag, Cub Cadet, Kmart. Mountfield, Yazoo, Hayter, Alko, Dixie Chopper, Kubota, Walker are providing the best lawn mowers in the market. The few snapshots of the noted brands are presented here:
The Exmark manufacturing industry has made the commercial grass cutter for the specialized gardener since 1982, with seven employees in the small garage in Nebraska. Exmark grew as the middle size after launched many products series. Exmark continues to make high quality products in the market.
Since 1922, Simplicity has supplied always excellent quality products for home and commercial grass reaping-machines. Its newest designs ZT2148 has been proving the ability.
The MTD mower approaches their golden yellow year manufacturing industry to depend on the outdoor equipment which the gas starts. MTD delivers 10 brands under the MTD banner. The most housing MTD model use either the Briggs and the Stratton engine or an engine design by this field.
Started one gear-drive ride model in 1983 at Mayville, Wis. Scag Power Equipment offers more than 50 high-quality and user-friendly mowers models and has evolved to become the largest independent manufacturer of commercial mowing equipment in America.
Cub Cadet Lawn mowers has 45 year history since than meet the requirements of today's landowner. Cub Cadet tractors get prominent place in the market till date. Cub Cadet also offers Utility Tractors, Utility Vehicles, Walk behind mowers, and Trimmers and Tillers. Cub Cadet features includes zero turning radius, automatic transmissions, smooth and easy automatic transmissions.
Kmart is leading online shopping stores offers variety of products ranging from consumer to industrial products. It also offers various brands of lawn mowers online for the customers.
Yazoo/Kees manufacturing facilities spread over 274,000-square-foot at Beatrice, Nebraska. Yazoo/Kees's products ranges from zero-turn radius mowers to mega-Max mowers. Yazoo/Kees's flagship commercial mowers has specially designed and equipped with a turbo-charged, 34 hp 3-cylinder engine.
Kubota Corporation, Japan founded in 1890 manufacturers produce and market over 130 countries . Kubota's Z-Series 18 to 28-hp zero-turn radius diesel and gas mowers offer up power and designed for durability. The recently launched F-Series front-mount mowers offer of 36 hp engine with four-wheel-drive traction, single-pedal transmission and a hydraulic deck lift for more power and productivity.
Walker Manufacturing has its family-owned and operated since 1980. It has launched zero-turn radius ride-on mowers are designed for more flexibility it also increasing productivity and reducing work time. Walker mowers have specialization in designed of brims, curbs areas instead of major changes in equipment.
One of the leading manufacturer in Britain, Hayter has been synonymous with British grass cutting. Hayter will continue to try to meet the customer needs. It provides rear roller rotaries in variety of widths with push and self-propelled models. Four wheeled mowers are normally chosen where adaptability is important.
ALKO Kober Limited, a leading manufactures of gear, chassis and conversions ALKO provides ride-on mowers to low-noise shredders. ALKO supplies electric and petrol operated lawn mowers garden size. It also provides, Ride-On series. The other products are aerator, shredder, cultivator etc.
Mountfield a subsidiary of the GGP Group manufacturer wide range of lawn mowers and garden machinery in Europe. It has designed the lawn mowers according to the average size of the garden like small, medium, large and extra large gardens. The design and the facility vary according to the utilities.
Dixie Choppers Founded by Art Evans in 1980 has transform the whole lawn and garden industry. Dixie Choppers have unique identity in their products performance, productivity and reliability. They are pioneering in producing zero-turning radius mower in the market.
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Anyone have an idea of a value for that drafting table? I've got the same one in a lighter shade of wood that I'm interested in unloading. It's just too big for me. The folding church pews (funeral chairs) in the background too? I've got two sets of them.
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Mother's Day Without the Mom Who Hated It
Kate Meyers: This will be my first Mother's Day without my mom. She died in December, and the last thing she said to me was, "Kiss me, Kate." I did, many times. And even though I'm a mother, I don't think of this day as mine. I think of it as hers. She hated it nonetheless. Thought it was silly. Called it a "Hallmark" holiday.
My mom could curse like a sailor, and so she stated her opinion in more colorful terms. I would laugh and do something for her, anyway -- a card; a small gift. She protested, but I know she appreciated the thought. My family has never been big on gifts, but two of my brothers lived in the same city as my mom, so my sisters-in-law usually hosted some kind of Mother's Day celebration -- a backyard brunch or evening barbecue.
That was the perfect gift. Like a true great mom, she reveled in the company of her children and grandchildren. She sat regally, the Queen Mother, looking out on a population she could proudly claim. My Jewish mother borrowed from (and rephrased) St. Francis when she told me, "Preach love every day and, if necessary, use words." We all felt the love and remember the words. It melts me when her grandchildren tell their favorite stories from -- or about -- my mom. My girls love this one she told about a friend of my grandfather's who couldn't pronounce his Rs: He called his mother "Mother Dear" -- but when he said it, it sounded like "Muddle Dill." My daughters have called me "Muddle" ever since. So this year, it feels appropriate that we rechristen today's annual event "Muddle's Day."
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Your mother sounds great and reminds me of myself and my family. We also see mother's day becoming an excuse for overpriced presents and cards. I do not want gifts or store bought cards. Mother's day for me is a day where I can sit back and completely enjoy my children. We spend the day together, there is no house cleaning, no cooking just all of us hanging out with no worries. I could care less about gifts. Spending time with my children is the greatest gift I could ever get and best of all its free.


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BSOD error 0x8000000000000002
Hi all,
since approximately 2 days, my computer shows a blue screen with an error message.
I must say that it occurs in none especially cases ; it is to say that i'm not playing a video game, not watching a movie, just surfing !
I haven't installed any device, software or driver.
About my Windows 7 . . .
- x86 (32-bit) Ultimate
- the original installed OS on the system? No.
- an OEM version.
- What is the age of system (hardware)? 10 years
- What is the age of OS installation (have you re-installed the OS?) 2 years
All updates were done since the first installation.
From Window's error journal :
- System - Provider [ Name] Microsoft-Windows-Kernel-Power [ Guid] {331C3B3A-2005-44C2-AC5E-77220C37D6B4} EventID 41 Version 2 Level 1 Task 63 Opcode 0 Keywords 0x8000000000000002 - TimeCreated [ SystemTime] 2012-04-16T07:34:22.687500000Z EventRecordID 118148 Correlation - Execution [ ProcessID] 4 [ ThreadID] 8 Channel System Computer Jose-PC - Security [ UserID] S-1-5-18 - EventData BugcheckCode 0 BugcheckParameter1 0x0 BugcheckParameter2 0x0 BugcheckParameter3 0x0 BugcheckParameter4 0x0 SleepInProgress false PowerButtonTimestamp 0
Then, i followed the steps of Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) Posting Instructions thread and naturally attached all files in this thread.
I sincerely hope that you can help me.
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|16 Apr 2012
No DMP files included in upload, try this method.
We do need the DMP file as it contains the only record of the sequence of events leading up to the crash, what drivers were loaded, and what was responsible.
If you are overclocking STOP
We could also use some system information, which you can get easily by running msinfo32.
To do that go to start>run>type msinfo32>enter
When it is finished running go to file>save>name it and upload to us here.
You may be able to get the DMP files without crashing by booting into safe mode (F8) with networking.
To enable us to assist you with your computer's BSOD symptoms, upload the contents of your "\Windows\Minidump" folder.
The procedure:
* Copy the contents of \Windows\Minidump to another (temporary) location somewhere on your machine.
* Zip up the copy.
* Attach the ZIP archive to your post using the "paperclip" (file attachments) button.
*If the files are too large please upload them to a file sharing service like "Rapidshare" and put a link to them in your reply.
To ensure minidumps are enabled:
* Go to Start, in the Search Box type: sysdm.cpl, press Enter.
* Under the Advanced tab, click on the Startup and Recovery Settings... button.
* Ensure that Automatically restart is unchecked.
* Under the Write Debugging Information header select Small memory dump (256 kB) in the dropdown box (the 256kb varies).
* Ensure that the Small Dump Directory is listed as %systemroot%\Minidump.
* OK your way out.
* Reboot if changes have been made.
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|16 Apr 2012
Hi zizzag and thanks for your support.
1) I just attached the result of msinfo32 process.
2) The Minidump folder is empty. Maybe it is because i used the "Disk Cleanup" tool on Windows 7 just after the system crashed ; the box "delete bug errors rapport of windows" was checked.
3) About the step "To ensure minidumps are enabled:" :
- "Automatically restart" was checked so i unchecked it,
Then i prefer to post 2 screen captures :
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|16 Apr 2012
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|17 Apr 2012
Hi zigzag3143,
new crash today at 15h00 CET, and nothing on Minidump folder.
What can i do now ?
In my system, the Small Dump Directory is listed as "%systemroot%\Minidump".
It is correct or should i change it ?
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|17 Apr 2012
For dumps to be produced. . .
▪ Page file must be on OS drive
▪ Page file base allocation size must be > than installed physical RAM
▪ Windows Error Reporting (WER) system service should be set to MANUAL
▪ Set page file to system managed, OS drive
Set System Crash/ Recovery Settings to "Kernel Memory Dump" - this will produce. . .
--> a Full Kernel Memory Dump - c:\windows\memory.dmp
--> a Mini Kernel dump c:\windows\minidump
The Full Kernel is overwritten each BSOD; a new mini kernel dump is created w/ different name for each BSOD
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|18 Apr 2012
Ok, next time it will crash i hope i could attach the "mindump folder" content.
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ZTE CompelCompareThe ZTE Compel is a smartphone with Android 4.4.2 out of the box. It offers a 4" display, 1.2 GHz quad core Snapdragon 400 processor coupled with 1 GB RAM, 4 GB of storage, expandable through a microSD slot, and a 5 MP rear camera.+ View Specs
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ZTE Z432CompareThe ZTE Z432 is a feature phone with 2.4" display, 2 MP rear camera, microSD card slot and Bluetooth 2.1.+ View Specs
LG G VistaCompareThe LG G Vista features 5.7-inch display with HD resolution, a quad-core Snapdragon 400 CPU under the hood along with the Adreno 305 GPU. 1.5GB of RAM is inside while 8GB of native storage is aboard. A 64GB capacity microSD slot is available for those who need more memory. Back and front cameras weigh in at 8MP and 1.3MP respectively, and a 3200mAh battery powers the whole shebang.+ View Specs
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LG G Pad 7.0CompareThe LG G Pad 7.0 boasts a 1280 by 800 pixel IPS-LCD display, and a quad-core 1.2 GHz CPU with 1GB of RAM. The SoC of choice is the Qualcomm Snapdragon 400. The tablet also sports a 3MP main camera and 8GB of storage expandable via microSD cards. The G Pad 7.0 has 4000 mAh battery.+ View Specs
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HTC Desire 610CompareThe HTC Desire 610 is a mid-range Android smartphone with a 4.7-inch qHD display, 1.2GHz quad core processor, 1GB of RAM, 8GB of storage and a 8-megapixe BSI camera.+ View Specs
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Nokia Lumia 635Compare8 reviewThe Lumia 635 features a 4.5-inch ClearBlack display with FWGA (480x854) resolution and run on Snapdragon 400 quad-core CPU, 512 MB of RAM and a 5-megapixel shooter. It will be available in five colors with the option of changeable plastic back-panels shells.+ View Specs
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Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 8.0CompareThe Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 8.0 comes with a 8-inch (800 x 1280 resolution) display, quad-core SoC, running at 1.2GHz and 1.5GB of RAM. Other features include Andorid 4.4 KitKat, 16GB internal storage, microSD slot, 3-megapixels back camera, and a 4,450mAh battery.+ View Specs
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LG G3Compare9.2 reviewThe new LG G3 flagship sports 5.5-inch, 1440 x 2560 (QHD) pixel resolution screen, which provides the super-crisp, 538 pixels per inch. Dimensions are pretty compact for the screen size, resulting in excellent 76.4% screen to body size ratio. The Android 4.4 KitKat-based handset is powered by a quad-core Snapdragon 801 and 3GB of LPDDR3 RAM. It features 32GB of internal storage and a microSD slot. The main 13-megapixel rear shooter comes with the company's improved Optical Image Stabilization+ and has a laser auto focus assist beam, which delivers fast focus even in low light scenarios. The 2.1-megapixel front-facing cam comes with an "enhanced selfie mode".+ View Specs
Amazon Fire PhoneCompare6.5 reviewThe Amazon Fire Phone is a 4.7-inch device with outstanding 720p display with great outdoor visibility, a 2.2GHz quad-core chip, and a 13-megapixel optical image stabilized camera. The phone also features 2GB RAM, 32/64GB of internal storage and stereo speakers. The Amazon Fire is not just about the technical details - it's packed with services like Mayday and Firefly.The most notable feature of the Amazon Fire Phone, however, is the much rumored 3D effect, achieved with four front-facing infra-red cameras.+ View Specs
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Pantech VybeCompareThe Pantech Vybe is a side sliding feature phone with a 3.2-inch QVGA display, Bluetooth, multimedia players, 3-megapixel camera and a full QWERTY keyboard.+ View Specs
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Asus PadFone XCompare8 reviewThe Asus PadFone X is a two-part device -- a smartphone with a 5-inch, 1080p display, and a separate tablet dock with a 9-inch display assembly and battery all of its own. This allows you to merge the two whenever 5-inches simply won't cut it, which, in turn, reduces the number of gadgetry you have to carry on your person. The PadFone X runs Android 4.4 KitKat with Asus' own ZenUI on top and offers 4G LTE-Advanced capabilities, meaning insanely-fast upload and download speeds, granted that your carrier supports the newest, most advanced standard in mobile networking.+ View Specs
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Samsung Galaxy NotePRO 12.2Compare8 reviewSamsung Galaxy NotePRO 12.2 came as the largest member of the S Pen-wielding family, equipped with powerful processors, 3 GB of RAM and a minimum of 32 GB storage. It takes full advantage of the big screen diagonal by offering Multi Window mode with up to four split-screens, as well as up to $700 worth of preinstalled media consumption and productivity apps and services.+ View Specs
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Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1CompareThe Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 comes with a 10.1-inch (1280 x 800 resolution) display, quad-core SoC, running at 1.2GHz and 1.5GB of RAM. Other features include Andorid 4.4 KitKat, 16GB internal storage, microSD slot, 3-megapixels back camera, and a 6,800mAh battery.+ View Specs
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Samsung Galaxy S5 ActiveCompareThe Samsung Galaxy S5 Active has a 5.1-inch screen with resolution of 1080 x 1920. A quad-core 2.5GHz Snapdragon 801 CPU is under the hood along with the Adreno 330 GPU. 2GB of RAM and 16GB of free memory is on board. The back and front facing cameras are 16MP and 2MP respectively. Android 4.4.2 is pre-installed out of the box.+ View Specs
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LG Xpression 2CompareThe Xpression 2 is a feature phone that sports 3.0-inch TFT display, single core processor, 128 MB of RAM and 2-megapixels rear shooter. The phone has microSD slot and supports Bluetooth 2.1.+ View Specs
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HTC One (M8)Compare8.8 reviewThe new HTC One (M8) comes with a radically different than all else 'Duo' camera (this refers to the two rear cameras on its back) that allows you things like selecting the focus of an image after you capture it.The new One also comes with the latest Snapdragon 801 quad-core system chip, an even more intense aluminum unibody construction, and 25% more powerful BoomSound front-facing stereo speakers. And it's not just that - HTC has improved the phone all around, even adding expandable storage via microSD cards of up to 128 gigs. Actually, the only change we can think of in the new One that could possibly bring forth some negativism is the increased overall footprint of the device - it's just larger and a bit bulkier.+ View Specs
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LG A380CompareThe LG A380 is a clamshell phone with a 2.4-inch main display, 1.77-inch screen on the front, Bluetooth, music player, 1.3-megapixel camera and aGPS.+ View Specs
Samsung Galaxy S5Compare9.1 reviewWith a 5.1" 1080p screen, 16 MP camera and 2 GB of RAM, the Galaxy S5 might not be the utmost specs beast that the Android world has to offer, but it comes with plenty of new features, both in comparison with its predecessor, the S4, and when measured up to the other flagships. The heart beat sensor, for instance, is unique for the Galaxy S5, while something like the Finger Scanner can also be observed on the iPhone 5s, but in a rather different implementation. Samsung also introduced two new launch colors, including Copper Gold, and a brand new perforated design for the rear cover. The addition of Snapdragon 801 chipset brings on LTE-A download speeds, and 4K video recording, to an already superb handset.+ View Specs
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ZTE RadiantCompareThe ZTE Radiant sports 4-inch display, 5MP camera with 720p video recording capability and 1.4 GHz dual-core processor.+ View Specs
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LG G FlexCompare8.5 reviewThe LG G Flex is a smartphone curved to follow the contour of the face. It also features the rear key first introduced in the LG G2, as well as a "Self Healing" coating on the back cover. On the specs side it includes a 6'' curved P-OLED display with 720 x 1280 px resolution, 2.26 GHz quad core Snapdragon 800 processor, 2 gigs of RAM, 32 GB storage space, 13 MP rear camera and 2.1 MP front one, all that run by Android Jelly Bean 4.2.2.+ View Specs
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Nokia Lumia 2520Compare8 reviewNokia's first modern tablet, the Lumia 2520, gives Microsoft's own Surface line a run for its money with LTE connectivity, thin and light polycarbonate body, quad-core Snapdragon 800, 6.7 MP camera and great Full HD display with outdoor readability enhancements.+ View Specs
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Apple iPad mini 2Compare8.5 reviewThe iPad mini with Retina Display kicker? That amazing 7.9" display carries the same resolution as the larger iPad. That's right, 2048x1536 pixels amounts to 326ppi pixel density, a record feat on a device that is basically all screen. Neither Nexus 7, nor the G Pad 8.3 can match this, but it's up to your if the premium design and the extra pixel density are worth the $399 starting price Apple is commanding for the iPad mini with Retina Display. Bear in mind that it is also incredibly thin and light, and all of that is achieved from an aluminum-crafted chassis that comes in the trendy Space Gray color now.+ View Specs
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Samsung Galaxy S4 miniCompare8.5 reviewThe Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini is a Galaxy S4 look-alike with a smaller screen and less hardware muscle. The device comes with a 4.3″ Super AMOLED qHD display, a dual-core processor and the TW Nature UX 2.0 on top of Android 4.2.2.+ View Specs
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Nokia Lumia 1520Compare9 reviewNokia's first phablet marks a watershed moment as the first Windows Phone with 6" Full HD display, quad-core Snapdragon, record four HAAC mics, and a 20 MP PureView camera with lossless zoom and OIS.+ View Specs
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Pantech Breeze IVCompareThe Pantech Breeze IV is a clamshell feature phone with a 3-inch color display, 3-megapixel camera with flash, Bluetooth, multimedia players and all of the regular organizing features.+ View Specs
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Samsung Galaxy S4 ZoomCompare8 reviewSamsung just outed the rumored Galaxy S4 Zoom cameraphone, and it is every bit as resemblant to the Galaxy Camera concept as on the leaked pictures before. The mian differences are that it is more compact, achieved by limiting the zoom level to 10x instead of the 21x on Samsung's Android camera, and it has voice calling functions, not only data connectivity. At the front it resembles a Galaxy S4 Mini, with the same 4.3" 540x960 pixels Super AMOLED display, but is powered by a 1.5 GHz dual-core Exynos 4212 processor, aided by 1.5 GB of RAM, 8 GB of internal storage plus a microSD slot for expansion, and, of course, that sweet 16 MP camera with 10x optical zoom on the back and optical image stabilization. Android 4.2 is running the show, and the phone packs a 2330 mAh battery to power it all up. The body is officially 15.4mm thick, yet in the camera lens part, which has a zoom ring, that goes to 25mm, and the typical grip bulge is here as well, so it is more of a compact camera with phone functions than anything else. Still, it is the first phone with 10x optical zoom, Xenon flash and all the bells and whistles of manual control over your photos and videos, like aperture, exposure and white balance settings, as well as no less than 26 preset shooting modes, including exotics like Baby, Golf and Smart Suggest, where the camera app tells you which shooting modes are suitable for the current scene.+ View Specs
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Samsung ATIV S NeoCompare6.5 reviewThe Samsung ATIV S Neo packs a sizable 4.8" HD display, 1.4 GHz dual-core processor and an ambitious 8MP camera that will come with a bunch of camera apps and shooting modes to augment the phone's camera capabilities.+ View Specs
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Apple iPad AirCompare9.2 reviewThe iPad Air is Apple's fifth generation full-sized iPad tablet, and the name is definitelly fitting for this remarkable device. It is only 7.5 millimeters thin and weighs just 469 grams, making it the lightest slate of this size. Its screen is identical to the one we know from its predecessor - a 9.7-inch Retina Display with oleophobic coating and resolution of 1536 by 2048 pixels. Under the hood, Apple has chosen to install its A7 chip, which is the very same 64-bit SoC powering the iPhone 5s. As a result, the new iPad is two times faster than the previous model. With the 5MP iSight camera, one can take detailed photos and 1080p Full HD videos, while the FaceTime HD front-facing snapper is ideal for video chats and self portraits. Connecting to the internet is done either via Wi-Fi, or over a 4G LTE network, should you choose a cellular-enabled iPad Air model. Apple's iOS 7 operating system is loaded onto the tablet, with iPhoto, iMovie, GarageBand, Pages, Numbers, and Keynote apps included at no cost.+ View Specs
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AT&T Z998Compare7.5 reviewThe AT&T Z998 is a mid-range smartphone with Android 4.1. Its specs include 4.5" display, 1.2 dual-core Snapdragon processor, 1 GB RAM, 5 MP main camera, and the usual connectivity features of the platform.+ View Specs
Samsung Galaxy Note 3Compare9 reviewThe Samsung Galaxy Note 3 is the first device ever to feature 3GB of RAM. With it, Samsung makes the jump to 1080p full HD displays on phablets and it adopts a new textured back. The Note 3 features a larger than before 5.7" 1080p Super AMOLED display, but it retains a more compact profile. There is a 13-megapixel camera with improved flash, and of course an all new S Pen with improved functionality.+ View Specs
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Apple iPhone 5cCompare9 reviewThe iPhone 5c replaces the iPhone 5 in the Apple stable, inheriting its internals, like the A6 processor, 4" screen and 8 MP camera, but wraps them up in "unapologetically plastic," candy chassis that can be mixed and matched in many colors with the new slotted cases. It is Apple's first take at the upper mid-range concept, and runs the newest iOS 7 without a hitch.+ View Specs
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Apple iPhone 5sCompare9.3 reviewThe iPhone 5s is not a radical departure in design for Apple, save for one very important feature. No, we don't mean the new Space Gray and Gold colors. We have in mind the home button that has been on iPhones from day one, is now turned into a fingerprint scanner dubbed Touch ID. It lets you unlock the phone and authorize purchases, safely storing your fingerprints in the A7 processor itself, out of the reach for anyone but a few default iOS 7 apps. This A7 processor debuts on the iPhone 5s as the first 64-bit mobile chipset in use on a commercial device, utilized by the latest flat and minimalistic iOS 7 that has been rewritten to take advantage of the 64-bit system. It sports a dedicated M7 co-processor for always-on motion sensing, too. The iSight camera stayed 8 MP, but is much improved, with larger pixels, wider aperture, and the ability to shoot slow motion videos, not to mention the dual two-tone LED flash on the back that strives for natural skin color representation.+ View Specs
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Nokia Lumia 925Compare7.8 reviewNokia is taking to the stage today, and announced the Lumia 925, a pretty metal-rimmed Windows Phone 8 device, which was long-rumored under the Catwalk codename. We've got a 4.5" 1280x768 pixels HD AMOLED display with the ClearBlack filter, which Nokia said is its brightest OLED used to date, and can be operated with gloves. The phone is made of polycarbonate, but sports an aluminum side frame, which also serves as the antenna, and the 8.7 MP camera with Carl Zeiss lens, dual LED flash and optical image stabilization, as found on the Lumia 920. Nokia said the camera algorithms have been significantly improved as well, so all that is left now is to gauge what changes are there from the first samples. The wireless charging capabilities from its predecessor are here as well, but via a cover, hence the phone is much, much thinner and lighter than the 920, at 8.5 mm and 139 grams, respectively. There is LTE and HSPA+ 4G connectivity, a dual-core 1.5 GHz Snapdragon inside, the typical 1 GB of RAM plus 16 GB of internal memory, and a 2000 mAh battery to back it all up.+ View Specs
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While I'm not a huge fan of OS X (if only because I'm not nearly as familiar with it as I am with Windows), this addon looks pretty amazing. I might have to give it a shot if it can hide information from other addons (I think that was Recount? I don't use those very often because they seem to take up a lot of space) in a conveniently accessible sidebar. Good write-up and thanks for posting videos of the addon in action!


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A new board game introduced in northern Michigan captures the real lives of the homeless.
Home Sweet Homelessness: The Housing Reality Game That Will Open Your Eyes took months and hundreds of players to refine -- including input from homeless people in the Traverse City area.
The game starts with the premise of renting an apartment and doing the right things to get into a home. Players progress or regress to different squares, depending on "challenges" such as a baby-sitter not showing up and "opportunities."
Lynn Cifka, who helped design the game while homeless during the summer of 2010, said the game changed her life.
She tells the Traverse City Record-Eagle becoming homeless was an "earth-shattering" experience and the game "game forces you to look at your life."
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A security breach at a north Florida college exposed the personal information of more than 200,000 students across Florida Saturday.
The security breach didn't happen here. In fact, it happened about 540 miles away from here at the campus of Northwest Florida State College, but that security breach put into jeopardy the personal information of about 200,000 students and former students all across the state of Florida.
On the FGCU campus, Brad Bellingar, a doctoral physical therapy student, already had enough on his mind when asked if he knew about the widespread security breach.
"I'm going to have to check my credit history, make sure nobody's filed for any credit cards or new bank accounts. I've got a lot to do now. Thanks!" Bellingar said.
That includes every eligible bright futures scholar for the academic years from 2005 to 2007.
All Florida institutions get the same information about the students… names, dates of birth, social security numbers, ethnicity and gender.
"That's like the perfect set up for identity theft," Bellingar said.
A breach at one school compromises the personal information of all regardless of where they went to school.
Northwest Florida State College says it's working to improve its policies to prevent another hack.
"Certainly having a data file that is that many years old, we're looking at our own procedures to see how we can possibly eradicate this file once they no longer become necessary," said Christie Kedroski, Vice President of College Advancement, Northwest Fl State College.
"Everybody who was a student at that time needs to check their credit history basically to make sure that nobody's stealing their identity," Bellingar said.
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1) Probably, yes.
2) That's a good question. Do the devs ignore the Alliance on purpose or it just happens because most of them are Horde fans at heart and *forget* to give the Alliance the same treatment?
3) Because he is an evil douchebag like his dad Grom. The Horde is winning not because of Garrosh, but because of ass-pulls and Deus Ex Machina's by the devs. Or because Sylvannas has finally gone pure-evil and is bombing half of the Eastern Kingdoms with the plague. Hail the New Lich Queen ¬¬
BTW, I don't like Sylvie, she's evil and that's not what I signed for when I made the jump from Warcraft III to WoW.
4) In WC3, it's stated that Grom's actions were wrong, but at least he got the excuse of demon-poisoning and the xenophobia of the Night Elves. His son however, shows a disrespect for all living things (not just the elves) unimaginable for a clean, uncorrupted Mag'har Orc. The Horde has gone down a morally dark path in WoW compared to what it was in WC3. Garrosh and Sylvannas just make things worse.
5) I agree.
6) Nothing to say here.
7) Yeah. And while we're at it, why not give the Horde the entire continent of Kalimdor? I'm sure such a reasonable course of action won't create any game unbalances at all, and most Alliance players will find it fair and appropiate. *Puts on sarcasm glasses*
8) Too soon to tell, I just hope blizz doesn't turn it into another humiliating defeat for the Alliance with no repercussions whatsoever, like the ones I used to see while leveling an ally toon in the Cata 1-60 zones.
9) I'll be ok as long as everything remains balanced in the end.
10) Jaina is gonna be a major player in MoP, therefore it's unlikely for her to die so early into the expansion.


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The colors are very vivid. High detail. It looks just like the picture online, maybe even brighter. It goes very well in my living room. Can't ask for any more. Easy to hang with one nail since there is a metal picture hanger thing on the top of the back of the piece. It's just wood and canvas so it's not so heavy and you don't need to find a stud to hang it. I am pleased with my purchase and you will be too.
This is a very unusual painting with the red trees --- it really stands out against light colors on any wall. I am very pleased with my purchase.
This print arrived well packed and in perfect condition. I like the wrapped canvas around the wooden frames. The colors are vibrant. The picture is definitely red... I was hoping that it was more on the burgundy color but it is a true red. This is very serene and I am sure we will love it for years to come.
That feint smaller little tree in the middle is my favorite. The colors pop. The contrast of orange and red blend makes the painting look 3D from a distance. You need a bigger area to adequately do this print justice. Up close looses the 3D effect. This is a piece that pulls your eye so if you have a drab large wall area that feels 'flat' in the room this print will make it look like it has a purpose.
bought pair, love the colors, red is pre-dominant, minor orange for contrast, love the colors
The picture is very accurate, the red is an orange/ red which is what I needed. It looks perfect in my sunroom and is UV coated which is such a plus. Very good quality canvas. I bought the 24X32 size and would have hated to send it back if it didn't work. My husband said I was going to break my arm patting myself on the back; but I was just so relieved that it was perfect.
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Boyer graduate student takes final bow
Sharon Rose Derstine, a master of music in opera performance candidate, didn't start out in the drama of the operatic spotlight.
"I'm Pennsylvania Dutch, which is about as far away from the operatic stage as you can get," said the Boyer College of Music and Dance student.
"I always wanted to be a doctor when I grew up," she said. "Even though I always sang as a kid, I never really considered it as something to do professionally — it was risky, and it certainly wasn't practical. Honestly, it just wasn't in my world that someone would become a professional opera singer."
At 20 years old — still unsure where her future was headed — Derstine was singing in a community choir in rural Bucks County when her life took a turn worthy of a Cinderella story.
"Nobody ever told me to stop singing, but they never complimented me either," Derstine recalled. "One day my choir director said to me, 'You have a good voice; you should take lessons.' And I said, 'Oh, OK.' So, I started taking lessons. Then my teacher said, 'You should go to school for voice performance.' And again I said, 'Oh, OK.'"
That simple, unassuming beginning led Derstine to Pittsburgh, where she auditioned at Carnegie Mellon University's School of Music and was accepted into the voice performance program. It was there, while she was working toward her bachelor of fine arts, that Derstine says she discovered her love of opera. But, like most of her story, it didn't happen immediately.
"It was kind of gradual for me with opera because I didn't grow up with any of that in my background," she said. "At first, I kind of went to see the opera in Pittsburgh out of a sense of duty. And actually I started very late; I was already 21 years old. I wouldn't say I heard one special performance and that was it. Opera sort of grew on me. It was an acquired taste."
Derstine might not have fallen in love with opera immediately, but the stage certainly loved her the moment she stepped into the spotlight.
In the operatic world, Derstine is known as a dramatic soprano — a singer whose voice is marked by power and expressiveness. It is the type of vocal range that is especially in demand in Europe, which is where Derstine found herself after graduation and some additional training programs. The young soprano performed professionally on stage in Germany, Spain and Italy — though the practical side of her always made sure to keep a day job as well, just in case her dream didn't work out.
Derstine made the difficult decision to leave the international stage after four years to take some time off and raise her daughter, Cory. It was during that time, while studying privately in Philadelphia with voice teacher Carlos Serrano, a lecturer in voice at the Boyer College, that Derstine enrolled to pursue her master of music at Temple.
After spending the better part of the past three years in Boyer's highly competitive opera program, Derstine is preparing to make her final appearance on the Temple Opera Theater stage in Francis Poulenc's Dialogues of the Carmelites on Friday and Sunday, Nov. 19 and 21.
Derstine will command the role of Madame Lidoine, a role originally written for famous French singer Regine Crespin.
"The role Sharon is playing requires a substantially sized voice, capable of delivering authority without strain so that it can also at times be compassionate," said John Douglas, an associate professor of voice and opera at Boyer who also serves as musical director of Temple Opera Theater.
"I am lucky to have Sharon — who is preparing to assault the German repertoire by storm — as part of our impressive cast," Douglas added. "She is also an incredible trouper, not one to shy away from painting, hammering nails or getting her hands dirty. She will be deeply missed."
With five Temple Opera Theater productions to her credit, Derstine admitted that her last curtain call will be bittersweet. Still, she is looking forward to professional auditions and future roles — whether they are on stage in the States or again abroad — because, she says, with a little help along the way, she knows she has found her mark on the operatic stage.
"It feels like I am just doing what I am meant to do. I don't feel like someone special when I'm up there on stage," Derstine said. "I just feel like I'm doing my job and that's what I'm meant to do. And I try to bring to the characters that I'm singing and to the music, something that will touch people, and something they can take home with them. I really feel that that is my job."
Conducted by John Douglas, associate professor of voice and opera and musical director of Temple Opera Theater; under the direction of guest artist Laura Johnson; and produced by James Johnson of Temple Opera Theater, Dialogues of the Carmelites opens on Friday, Nov. 19.
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Business cycles in the Netherlands, 1815-1913
AbstractThis article exploits a unique new dataset containing information on the economy of the Netherlands to date business cycles turning points in the 19th century (1815-1913) using a modern econometric technique. The business cycle in the Netherlands is compared to the international (UK and US) business cycle for the second half of the sample. We conclude that business cycles do exist in the Netherlands in the 19th century – even before 1870. The Netherlands follows the international business cycle before 1870 and after 1890. In the in-between period the Dutch production could not meet both domestic demand and export demand.
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11-10-2010 06:19 AM - edited 11-10-2010 06:25 AM
let me explain, we need to restart the Listener Service to manage automatically our Trend clients to find the new Officescan Server if this one is changed (when we created our package, the link to the officescan server is an alias, and we change in the domain the host which is linked to this DNS alias. We don't use IpXfer on the clients because it's manual).
The script is done every 13 hours (hoping it's not always the same time than an fixed automatic antivirus updating time request configured by an operator on the trend web server)
On Officescan Server 10.0, everything worked fine (because the SYSTEM account could stop and start the listener service).
But we upgraded the soft 2 weeks ago (SP1 patch1) and we remarked it doesn't work anymore. If you look at the service, everything is in "grey" mode, so you can't stop.
If we had the command line "taskkill /F /IM TmListen.exe", it only works on our 2003 SP2 windows server, but not for our XP SP3 windows clients...
We add the account SYSTEM on the strategy "debug all programs" but it doesn't work too (we have made a XP and 2003 with restricted strategy)
We tried to use a dependance on another service which could have run the office listener...is doesn't work too
We are looking for a proper solution (not a pskill for example...). We sent an email at our hotline (arrows) who must send it to Trend Services, but i don't know the delays and we need to find a fast solution. otherwise, we have to retrograde to Server 10.0 !
Does anybody have an idea?
Solved! Go to Solution.
Hello, we found the solution :
on the server, there is a parameter for the protection of the clients.
So we desactivated the option "protect the services of the client", and after that, we can have access to the service (to clients which are connected)
For the others, we need to make a pack.
Thanks for reporting back
Does anybody use the same idea (automatic client reconnection on another trend server if the first server is out)?
i'm curious...
11-23-2010 03:24 PM - edited 11-23-2010 03:25 PM
Hello thmra,
automatic reconnection may make sense, when you change your officescan servers, all couple of weeks.
Under normal circumstances it is not necessary.
The clients can operate some time without connection to the server, they should only get pattern updates.
With Update Agents you can build up redundant update sources for many locations. This works fine for customers
with thousands of clients.
Christian Kotthoff
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Atlanta, GA - Governor Sonny Perdue announced Thursday that Gregg W. Jones would represent the Second Congressional District for the Board of Community Affairs.
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The Board also serves as Board of Directors for three related department activities: the Georgia Housing and Finance Authority (GHFA), GHFA Affordable Housing, Inc., and GHFA Economic Development, Inc. Day-to-day management of DCA is provided by Commissioner Mike Beatty.
Gregg W. Jones, 40, is currently the owner and president of Albany Travel Agency, Inc. He is involved in numerous organizations including the American Society of Travel Agents, Cruise Lines International Association, University of Georgia Alumni Association, Albany Rotary Club, Albany Chamber of Commerce, and the National Federation of Independent Business.
He has an undergraduate degree in economics from the University of Georgia. Jones and his wife, the former Jami Green, have one son and are active in St. Theresa's Church in Albany.
Here are the other board members who were appointed: Alva J. Hopkins, III, 50, Folkston, 1st Congressional District N.L. Yates, Jr., 60, Dublin, 3rd Congressional District Samuel S. Olens , 46, Marietta, 6th Congressional District Hugh Brewster Williamson, III, 49, Monroe, 9th Congressional District Bebe A. Heiskell , 64, Chickamauga, 10th Congressional District John Wesley Rakestraw , 45, Dallas , 11th Congressional District George L. DeLoach , 62, Waynesboro , 12th Congressional District
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"We Shanghainese value our image. We don't want to lose face in front of the entire world…"
Definitely not a how-to guide on using the famous or infamous Chinese toilets. Toilet stories in China. Toilet terms you should know.
Is the Shanghai World Expo sustainable enough? Guest blogger Elizabeth Balkan shares her insights. Vote for the most "energy-saving" design.
Meme circulating in Chinese internet forums on special awards given to the Shanghai World Expo pavilions. Fun guide when you go to the Expo Park. See for yourself if these pavilions really do deserve their "awards".
As part of the 2010 Shanghai World Expo trial run, CNReviews gives you a heads up on what to expect on May 1 and the following days. Includes getting to the Expo site and a whole lot of personal observations.
The slang term 小资 (xiaozi) originates from the Marxist term petty bourgeoisie, but means "yuppie" or "hipster" in today's China. We've developed a 20 question quiz to tell if you or your Chinese friends are xiaozi. See if you agree with us.
The China Blogger Conference is largely inaccessible and irrelevant to most foreigners. Even so, what happens here, every year, is something we can all appreciate.
"This is of course typical American paranoia of all points foreign. 'The natives are savages! We won't be able to walk the streets in safety!'" ...
Could the Chinese buy American media to create a false conception of China and Chinese society, culture, values? A psychiatrist examines a spoof by The Onion.
Turkey and Azerbaijan news media reports that China executed 196 Uighurs in connection with the recent Urumqi riots scruitnized while The Onion satirizes China.
An introduction to the bunch of China bloggers based in Shanghai who met up for drinks and lively conversation, and a review of the shenanigans they were up to.
"The only thing that can convince rioters to take to the streets and act violently is…Old People. Usually from abroad." ...
Today is a day just like any other in China, especially because memories of the events 20 years ago have been edited, lost, or never existed especially among younger...