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The community is invited to join the Ionia County Critical Incident Team at its annual golf outing fundraiser Friday at Willow Wood Golf Course. Tee time is 8:30 a.m.
The ICCIT is a group of deputies and public safety officers who are specially trained in weapons and tactics to respond to critical incidents in the county and to serve high-risk warrants.
The team is charged with raising its own funds for equipment and training, which otherwise is unavailable.
The ICCIT event format will be a four-person scramble, with cash prizes for first-, second- and third-place winners. A lucky golfer could win a 2013 Chevrolet Impala with a hole-in-one, courtesy of Bookwalter Motor Sales, Inc. Chevy-Buick in Stanton.
The cost is $55 per golfer, which will include lunch, golf cart and 18 holes of golf. Door prizes and raffles also will be part of the fun – and fundraising – planned for the day.
There is still time for businesses to sponsor a hole with a $100 donation, or donate an item for the door prizes and raffles.
Contact the Ionia County Sheriff's Office at 616-527-5737 for information on the golf outing or to become a sponsor.
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June 01, 2011
Ten reasons to love winter in Cape Town
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While winter has a tendency to drive locals into hibernation, there is so much more to this city than your four walls at home. Here are 10 reasons to get out there and love winter in the Mother City:
Art and culture
Tretchikoff, aka "The People's Painter" returns to Cape Town for his first exhibition in a national gallery. While his prints hold cult status around the world, Tretchikoff's original paintings will take your breath away. Open from Tuesday to Sunday, 10am-5pm, the exhibition runs until 25 September 2011. Visit www.iziko.org.za for more details
Great wines
The hidden gem in Heritage Square is the Signal Hill Winery, where you can taste a variety of exclusive wines in the intimate setting of an inner-city wine cellar. Signal Hill is considered one of South Africa's leading wineries, and stands tall as the only winery in the world located in a capital city. The square also houses the oldest vine in the Southern Hemisphere, which is well worth checking out. Phone +27 (0)21 424 5820 to organise a visit to their tasting room.
Sweet tunes
Fat Back Soul is the cool kid on the block, very LA (another city like us, renowned for winter hibernation), laidback, and chic, with a wonderfully retro atmosphere. A sidekick of &Union, their ethos for organic and artisanal spirits and beers is in keeping with the classy and distinctive feel. The unique offering here is the music, so if you appreciate good beats, Fat Back Soul caters for many tastes with an enviable playlist featuring firm favourites as well as some obscure and funky tracks in the mix. Phone +27 (0)21 422 4086 for more information.
Cosy fireplaces
The Oval Room at The Roundhouse restaurant is one of the many venues in Cape Town offering a cosy nook where you can nurse a glass of red and feel right at home. The old-world charm of the venue, which dates back to 1786, promises a magical and romantic evening. Open Wednesday-Saturday 9am-9pm and Sunday 9am-3pm, phone +27 (0)21 438 4347 to make a booking.
Winter specials
There are loads of winter specials during the cooler months in Cape Town, giving you the chance to sample all sorts of activities, venues and menus at a discounted rate. Browse our winter specials.
Chocolate indulgence
For traditional Armenian chocolate handmade in Cape Town, visit the Andrerouz chocolate factory in Mowbray. Here you can enjoy traditional hand-ground Armenian coffee – a thick, rich brew served in small cups on arrival. Sixteen varieties of fudge and an array of sweet spicy chutneys are also available. Their flagship product is Mikado, an Armenian piece of confectionery consisting of layers of paper-thin wheat pastry, each covered with a cacao-caramel cream. To make a booking or to order these delicious confectionaries, contact Lauren email@example.com or Robin +27 (0)71 372 8777.
Pampering sessions
Winter is no excuse to let yourself go. Keep your feet well pedicured at The One&Only Spa, where the revolutionary Bastien Gonzales treatment will ensure that your feet stay smooth and sexy under your winter woollies for months. Alternatively, indulge in a full-body massage using warmed sea shells to melt away tension and stress. Make a day of it and spend some time relaxing in the vitality pool, steam room and sauna while enjoying a complementary cup of hot rooibos tea. Phone Spa Reservations on +27 (0)21 431 5810 to make a booking
The classic novel Tuesdays with Morrie is being performed until June 11, 2011, from Wednesday to Saturday at 8pm in the cosy and intimate Theatre on the Bay. This is a truly heart-warming story, and one not to be missed. Tickets are R80 – R150, available at www.computicket.com
Walks in Green Point Urban Park
Wrap up and enjoy a leisurely stroll through The Green Point Urban Park and Biodiversity Showcase Garden in Green Point. An innovative pedestrian system links major heritage sites, including the historic Mouille Point Lighthouse; the pedestrian promenade adjoining the western portion of Granger Bay Boulevard with Fort Wynard and a link from the series of squares and parks to Table Mountain. Open between sunrise and sunset during summer and winter, the park is also dog friendly. Should you wish to make general enquiries about the park, please contact Nafeesa Williams at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Comedy evenings at Trinity
And finally, enjoy great food and comedy at Trinity in Green Point, every Tuesday night. R50 gets you through the door or pay R25 if you're planning to enjoy dinner there too. Their restaurant just won 3rd best steak in the Western Cape, giving you all the more reason to visit! For more info and to check out the line-up, visit www.trinitycapetown.co.za.

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As a Catholic university, Franciscan is committed to traditional Catholic values that have been a part of the university's history. These include the development of the human spirit as well as the body, the pursuit of excellence in all endeavors, the fostering of Christian character, the call to personal integrity and the acceptance of personal responsibility.
That is a portion of the mission statement for Franciscan University of Steubenville's Department of Athletics.
It's a mission statement that is getting a workout this week.
The Barons are hiring a men's basketball coach, and it's down to six from more than 30 candidates, with the interviews being scheduled for later this week.
The selection committee of five has its work cut out for it.
This is an important hire for the Barons, and Athletic Director Chris Ledyard understands that.
"Very much so," said Ledyard. "I think it's going to be important because basketball is important to most people - basketball takes on a certain significance to most of us. We knew coming into this process that the most challenging sport would be men's and women's basketball that we would have in terms of sticking to our mission and going after wins.
"I'm pretty happy with this year that just went by - happy with the level of competition. We finished our third year in NCAA and we played six games against four opponents who made NCAA tournament.
"What we were looking at this year was to close the gap and we did that. We certainly moved forward. But, is it where we want to be - no."
It's not all about wins on the court at FUS, and it can't be.
If you are a school of faith and God plays a prominent role, wins can't be the No. 1 priority.
It's not to say you can't win as an athletic program, FUS being a Division III school, but it cannot be the sole reason players put on a uniform.
As Ledyard talked to candidate after candidate, basketball did not necessarily come up early in the conversation.
"Clearly the mission statement is more important, but wrapped into that mission statement is a competitive college team," he said. "It's been a part of every team that we have. We know it's not good enough to just survive. We are looking for competitive teams. We are committed to field competitive teams, but not at the expense of our mission.
"We don't recruit directly for basketball or any sport. We recruit kids around the country who want to be supported in a Catholic-faith atmosphere. Look at the summer conferences. We are in front of 40,000 youth across the country in the summer. Now, what percentage of those kids are athletes?
"Whether the youth went to one of our conferences here in Steubenville, or in Boston or Nova Scotia, or found out about us on the Internet, that is the kind of athlete we are getting these days.
"It wasn't an accident we ended up getting two state champions in tennis - one from Florida and one from Michigan - to come here to Franciscan to play tennis.
"I understand you can't survive without recruiting. But, do I have to follow the model of recruiting that is done across the country - no, I don't have to follow that model."
The Barons get that kid who feels like a fish out of water at other schools because they pray and read their bible every day. They get that kid who is different - in a good way.
"We have to put our message out there nationally and locally," said Ledyard. "Locally, the strength of athletic program will grow - locally, the kids already know what our mission is.
"Nationally, in terms of recruiting, there are scenarios through pockets of Catholic communities that are aware who we are and we encourage those kids to come to camps at Franciscan to deepen their level of development."
"Only let your conversation be as it becometh the gospel of Christ: that whether I come and see you, or else be absent, I may hear of your affairs, that ye stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel." - Philippians 1:27
Folks, this isn't your Barons of 1958 any more. They are no longer a Division I small school.
It is Division III and the world is different.
That, of course, does not excuse having programs which struggle to garner victories.
"We can create a basketball team that the city is proud of," said Ledyard. "We're not Division I any more. The D1 model - tell me that isn't broken. There's a certain obviousness that when you hand money to play a game in college, certain things will fall by the wayside. They have muddied the waters on why the kids have come.
"We're not going there. Mount Union doesn't go there.
"There are a lot of D3 schools that are very strong, that are in the top 10 nationally, but the reason you don't hear about them is that they are not going to cater to just the athletic experience alone. They are going to cater to the broader person and at most D3 schools that means academically.
"For this school, it is spiritually and academically."
"For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God's." - 1 Corinthians 6:20
Ledyard and I have talked about this a lot and I understand where he is coming from.
Sports is the one public place where coaches and athletes can quickly lose their testimony.
And, it takes discussion after discussion, devotional after devotional, prayer after prayer, to help athletes and their coaches keep their testimonies while competing.
It is not easy.
"We want coaches to be strong in the Catholic faith and gear their sports toward the development of the person - mind, body and spirit - and not to negate any of those three," said Ledyard. "I think it's notable that while we've been in the NCAA, we have nationally ranked times in cross country, have won six championships in the AMCC and two RMU championships in rugby.
"I think it still plays to the point that we can continue what we're doing and do it longer, it will grow if the right people are on the bus.
"We are moving to find the right person for the men's basketball program. Who is the next person to take it to the next level, to take us to a new place? We want the guy who can really move the program forward, but in the right way.
"Most D3 models put the weight of the recruitment on the coach. That's a lot of pressure and that's the world most of these guys are used to. We're not willing to go there yet.
"We are a school that has academics and is spiritually strong and we don't hide that, nor do we want to. We want to advertise our school in a way people will come, whether that is coaches or players or students.
"That puts pressure on me and the administration. There is a lot of onus on us to make the program great. Some of our programs are there and some are not there.
"Basketball is not there yet - men's or women's. But, we'll get there in both programs.
"I'm very excited about this. It's stressful at times, but very exciting."
(Mathison, a Weirton resident, is the sports editor of the Herald-Star and The Weirton Daily Times and can be contacted at email@example.com).


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A native of Kyrgyzstan, Merim Razbaeva '13 LL.M. speaks frankly about the corruption that can plague the small Central Asian nation that is home to about 5.5 million people. The country has experienced two political revolutions in the past seven years, and, she notes, in the midst of instability, some government officials have taken to enriching themselves at the expense of the greater good.
"If the government won't defend the public interest," she says, "it's necessary to put rules in place to make sure investment in Kyrgyzstan's emerging market is in the interest of the country."
As an attorney at the University of Central Asia, an international treaty–based organization, Razbaeva encountered difficulty in getting answers from government agencies on questions about taxation and implementation of the treaty. "I understood that I didn't have enough knowledge, but there was no one to talk to or ask for advice," she says. Razbaeva decided to take matters into her own hands by pursuing an LL.M. at Columbia Law School. During her first days on campus, she attended a discussion on international investment law. After the event, Razbaeva approached one of the speakers to chat. She was excited to find that the panelist had not only visited Kyrgyzstan, but also advised the country on its successful efforts to join the World Trade Organization.
At the Law School, she has focused on gaining the legal expertise necessary to facilitate development in the Eurasian region. "I'm looking forward to practicing at an international law firm and working across multiple legal systems," Razbaeva says.


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TOPEKA, KAN. (WIBW)--At Wamego Country Club there was a special scramble today that'll really pull at your heart strings. Its cause was to help one dad beat a deadly disease.
Bryan Lindstrom would have loved to spend the whole day golfing with his friends.
"He coached and is a full time dad. He loves his kids. He's part of everything they do, definitely a family guy. He just likes being around his friends," said Bryan's brother Brad Lindstrom.
But that's not always possible these days…
"We have to go to the hospital to see him a lot," said Bryan's daughter Brooke Lindstrom.
The 38-year old father of two was recently diagnosed with intestinal cancer.
"His stomach hurts a lot when he gets chemo. He's not feeling good at all," said Bryan's son Tagen.
His friends took time today to say a prayer. Then they teed off to show their support. 57-four man teams turned out for "Birdies for Bryan."
"We're here to support him. All of our efforts, all of our money, goes to his fight to cancer... The chemo bills... The doctor bills... And most importantly, because we love him," said friend Ken Meeks.
"Bryan is a great guy. Silver Lake and his whole family is behind him," said friend Jeff Biggs.
These golfers are on the green, taking a swing -- so that one day Tagen and Brooke's dad will be cancer free.
"We're all out here because Bryan's fighting cancer. Everyone of us in this knows at the bottom of our heart that he'll beat this," continued Meeks.
Friends say they'll do what they can to help Bryan beat it and grant his daughter's wish.
"I want my dad to not have cancer," said Brooke Lindstrom.
Bryan and his wife Beth would like to thank everyone for all the support they've shown their family.


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The expression "off his rocker" is used to mean someone is mad (as in, bonkers mad, not angry mad). Does anyone know what a rocker is, and how being off one came to mean this?
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I'm attracted by the argument made here, that it's to do with trams, given that both "off his trolley" and "off his rocker" appear in print around the same time. I also feel the fact that all the early citations are about "going off your rocker" or "being driven off your rocker" - rather than falling/running/getting - suggests it's the same as "going off the rails".
That said, rocker at the time could refer to:
Both words have continued to be overloaded: growing up, I associated "off your trolley" with shopping carts, and "off your rocker" with rock stars.
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So it's someone who's off his rocking chair. The Phrase Finder also has a thread with people speculating about a different origin, but the conclusion is:
This is more speculation than anything, but it's somewhat stereotypical for older people back in the day to be sitting on rocking chairs and just passing the time, right? What if the phrase originally didn't mean to suggest that someone merely is crazy, but also outwardly displaying it? A crazy person might feel the urge to get out of their chair, run around and act mad, whereas a more mild mannered one would just quietly rock back and forth and not cause a scene.
'Chambers Slang Dictionary' confirms the rocking chair origin. It also gives this further definition of its use since the 1950s: in figurative use, acting excessively (though not necessarily madly)
The OED's earliest citation is dated 1890.
1765 is another possible first in another vein: Mother Goose and rocker association with lulling, or casting out of being lulled, one would suppose, might likewise be a metaphor for the passage forward from baby hood...or, possibly, back into earlier babyhood...and figurative need of lulling ...in the sense, respectively, of mental/emotional maturation or regression.
If only the cited authors in above-cited instances of rocking-chair/rocker association with mental disturbance were alive to be asked (if they based their allusion on familiarity with the rhyme, Rockaby Baby (in the treetops...when the bough breaks down will come baby, [rocking] cradle and all), their answers might come closer to definitively answering the whence and wherefore.
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It is a term of the industrial revolution. A rocker arm is (was) used in internal combustion engines and in industrial looms. It is a fragile part of the machine. When the machine went "off its rocker" the machine had to be stopped immediately (not within seconds, that would be too long) or it would destroy itself and possibly those working around it.
I would assume that being off your rocker would refer to something similar to a rocking chair, always the same, predictable notion. But if the chair was off the rocker it would be unpredictable and free to act.
There are many nuances behind the saying, many of which have been touched upon above. The advance towards terminal old age has long been regarded as a time in which the individual resorts more and more towards resting and rocking in his/her rocking chair. So, in that regard, a rocking chair/rocker is normally seen as a place of sedate as well as dignified refuge. (Indeed, families would acquire rocking chairs for their palliative effects on parents of "rapidly contracting" years.)
The seeming contradiction (rocking or no longer rocking) comes about in the notion that decline into senile psychosis is a departure from sedate into frenzied rocking (just like a disturbed child's insistent, bounding, rocking on and of a rocking horse) to a point where all (physical and mental) equilibrium is lost--figuratively and literally, the point at which one has gone "off the trolley" (and onto a path no longer straight, no longer with rational destination).
The likeness implied in the notion of becoming separated from reality (where reality is the rocker, and to be active on the rocker, unreality to be active off the rocker) also alludes to the idea of "second childhood" (the process of age regression) often seen as part of the decline into advanced old age and mental deterioration, to wit, the syndrome of Alzheimer's disorder. Such regression, albeit typically far shorter lived, attends also to people retaining normal capacity for a lifetime, only to reveal itself--such as in baby-like references and appeals to "mamma"--as a near penultimate prequel to death (for those not reaching their ends in drug induces states).
All of that is not to say that "off one's rocker" is a saying confined to the aged. As the saying came more and more to be part of the English speaking lexicom, it also came to be generalized to a "more complete" spectrum of mental "suffering" or disturbance, even to those, young and old alike, whose real or perceived impairment falls far short of psychosis.
Off another's rocker also alludes, unlike off-trolly, to loss of time concept, of passage- of-time sensibility, as exemplified by the metrical rythm of motion, sight, and sound of rocking.
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What do the drummers do? It says they increase moral. What does moral equate to in attack/speed for affected soldiers? Seems like it makes them faster, but not 100% sure. What would be the best use for them?
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I didn't notice an increase in attack rate, but I did seem to get more critical hits. However, I wasn't rigorous about my observations so take them with a grain of salt.
I'm not sure about the best use, but I often place a lot of Taoist Priests or Hammer Soldiers around one Drum Solider. Also, I know upgrading the Drum Solider (75, 150, 300) increases its range, but I don't know if it increases its effects as well.
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Upgrading the drummer only increases the radius of his influence over soldiers. Without an upgrade he can affect all the soldiers that are physically touching him. First upgrade allows him to enhance the 4 soldiers in the 2nd row away from him in each direction (up down left right), but not the soldiers in the corners of the 2nd row. The 2nd upgrade allows him to enhance ALL soldiers within 2 rows of the drummer in every direction.
I still don't know whether or not it's effective from a damage standpoint to use that space on a drummer rather than an upgraded soldier, but it definitely depends on how many soldiers your drummer is touching and enhancing. If he's only touching 2 or 3 soldiers I doubt that it's worthwhile to waste that space. You definitely want to make sure your drummer is enhancing as many soldiers as possible to maximize the use of that square. I rarely upgrade the drummer because it's very seldom that there's enough contiguous open ground that you can completely surround the drummer in every direction for 2 full rows, or even 2 rows just in 4 directions. I usually arrange my drummer in the middle of 5 or more soldiers, sometimes as many as 8 if things work out that way.
What I actuall discovered is that upgrading also inproves his effect. first level gives about 10-15% boost for damage, and third level about 30%, however this is distracted from critical hits. The fist-rule I use is, if a drummer can boost at least 4 soldiers, or 2 soldiers and 1 hightened soldier, of if you heighten the drummer itself it can boost 6 soldiers, then I choose to build the drummer
The Drummer can increase the morale of soldiers with 30 or 40 percent. And when it upgrade to the third stage, it can covers more soliders.


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If my friend gameshared something with me and I deactivate his account from my PS3, do I lose what he gameshared me? For instance, DLC for Black ops?
Deactivating the second account from your PS3 will make all of the content from that account inaccessible. However, if you reactivate the account, the content will be accessible again.
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Simple Definition of evaluate
: to judge the value or condition of (someone or something) in a careful and thoughtful way
Full Definition of evaluate
transitive verb
1 : to determine or fix the value of
2 : to determine the significance, worth, or condition of usually by careful appraisal and study
evaluationplay \-ˌval-yə-ˈwā-shən, -yü-ˈā-\ noun
evaluativeplay \-ˈval-yə-ˌwā-tiv, -yü-ˌā-\ adjective
evaluatorplay \-tər\ noun
Examples of evaluate in a sentence
We need to evaluate our options.
evaluate a training program as effective
Origin and Etymology of evaluate
back-formation from evaluation, from French évaluation, from Middle French evaluacion, from esvaluer to evaluate, from e- + value value
First Known Use: 1842
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5 Movies That Improved on the Book (According to the Author)
#2. Agatha Christie the Playwright Hated Agatha Christie the Novelist
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Agatha Christie was both lucky and talented: She was talented enough to work across mediums, and lucky enough to keep control of her own properties in her adaptations. So clearly, she was in the best possible position to keep her work untouched. Nobody was going to be more faithful to her vision than herself, right?
But no: Apparently Christie thought her books kind of sucked, and it was rare for one to survive the adaptation process without substantial mauling at her own hands. Her slasher story And Then There Were None lived up to its title: Ten people on an island, and one starts killing the others. Who will be left at the end? The answer: None. What did you expect? But when Agatha Christie turned the story into a play, she figured killing off everyone was kind of dark. So the last two characters survived -- and got married.
If it was a Hollywood screenwriter suggesting that change, you can imagine any author with integrity tearing her hair out and sprinting out of LA forever, but not Christie. Another of her plays, Appointment With Death, changed the original book's murderer into the comic relief. Whoops, it turns out there wasn't a murder at all! The victim killed herself -- and made it look like murder to incriminate her family.
Holy shit -- picture going to see that play as a fan of the book. You expected Titus Andronicus and got Weekend at Bernie's, and you can't even get mad at folks disrespecting the author, because she's standing right there giving it a giant thumbs up and a knowing nod.
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Further, in Appointment With Death (and several other of her plays), Christie went so far as to remove Hercule Poirot, her most well-known character. Turns out Christie didn't even like him: She thought he was a "detestable, bombastic, tiresome, egocentric little creep," so whenever she could, she yanked him out of her plays. Basically, if you bought a ticket to see one of Christie's clever murder mysteries full of your favorite classic characters, you'd be lucky if she didn't replace the cast with circus performers and put on an all-pantomime version of The Lion King.
#1. Blade Runner Kills, Saves Philip K. Dick
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Most of the authors on this list feared how their books' adaptations would turn out, but Phillip K. Dick is the only one who literally shat blood over it. Dick was in an emotional slump by the '80s. According to a letter he sent to producers, he had lost faith in the entire realm of science fiction. He now thought sci-fi was "inbred," "derivative," and "stale." The whole field had "settled into a monotonous death."
"Wait, this isn't ink ..."
Blade Runner, an adaptation of Dick's Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?, seemed set to continue the trend. After reading an early script, Dick thought the filmmakers had removed all nuance and meaning from his story, leaving it just a bunch of brainless fight scenes between robots and a bounty hunter. By the spring of 1981, he was popping painkillers and chugging glasses of scotch. On Memorial Day, he began hemorrhaging through his guts. Hollywood was spiritually murdering the man before his film was even released, which is weird, because they usually wait until the box office is in to call the gypsies.
"Hurry up, his contract gives him points off gross."
And it turns out all of Dick's fears were justified. At the last minute, the studio forced a happy ending and tacked on an awful voice-over, which indeed sucked all subtlety from the film. Luckily, Dick never saw the finished product. He had only previewed early cuts, which were much closer to the incredible director's cut we have today. Dick was relieved that the world of the film was "so gritty and detailed and authentic and goddam convincing." In fact, he saw the film's effects as a new sort of visual expression altogether. Sure, sure -- but was it as good as the book?
Dick thought it went far beyond the book -- he couldn't imagine that anything he'd written could ever be "escalated into such stunning dimensions." This one film justified his entire career up until that point. Dick died soon after sharing his thoughts with the studio, which presumably saw an author ecstatic with an adaptation for once and thought, "Well, this just won't do."
"Our greatest regret is that he couldn't live long enough for us to kill him."
Menezes broke down and got himself a Twitter page. His current whereabouts are unknown.
Related Reading: You'd be surprised which of your favorite movies were originally books. Psycho, Dr. Strangelove, Die Hard- and we're just getting started. And for more proof that movies can IMPROVE on the book, check out these book scenes that were cut from the movie because they would have ruined it. Be thankful Tom Bombadil never made it to the big screen. But the dialogue between film and literature hasn't been one-sided. In fact one lone author named Philip K. Dick changed the world of movies forever.


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James "Jimmy" Davis learned the jeweler's arts back when F.D.R. was in the White House, Seabiscuit was the horse to bet on, and plans were being made to build an airport bigger than Bowman Field.
"My brother, Ben, bought Buschemeyer's Jewelers in 1938," he said. "I was a junior at the University of Louisville. After class, I'd work for him and got $3 a week. On Saturdays, I got an extra dollar."
A lot has changed since then, of course, including wages, but Jimmy, now 94, is still at Buschemeyer's, chatting with customers and sharing his expertise with the store's half-dozen employees. The address has changed – it's now 2216 Dundee Road – but not the high standards and skills that have made Buschemeyer's a jewelry store of the first water.
The business was founded in 1865 by one August Rees, who started out repairing jewelry in a rooming house. He soon gained so many customers, he was able to open a real store, complete with employees.
"People started saying, 'Take it to Buschemeyer's; they'll mend it.' Then they branched out into making jewelry by hand," Jimmy said. "At one time, they had about two dozen sitting jewelers – engravers, polishers, setters. Everybody had a different specialty; that was before mass production."
William J. Buschemeyer later purchased the store. Toward the end of the 19th century, it became known for a 19-diamond brooch, featuring elaborate filigree, called the Buschemeyer Kentucky Cluster.
In 1949, Jimmy and his late wife, Miriam, a fine jeweler in her own right ("She could make anything"), purchased the business. They kept the Buschemeyer name because the public knew and respected it, and added the matching of silverware patterns to the services they offered.
"If someone lost or damaged a knife, fork or spoon, we would try to mend it. If we couldn't, we'd find a replacement. We were known for keeping track of people's patterns, and sending a notice when we got in some of their pieces," Jimmy said. "It used to be that when girls graduated from high school, they were given a silver spoon and added pieces later."
Jimmy retired in 1983 but remains the owner, with several relatives as partners. He delights in waiting on multiple generations of families he has served.
"A lady came in recently with her daughter and her little granddaughter. I had known her father, so that's four generations," he said. "I believe people are coming back to family businesses. They want to go where people run the business themselves and talk to the jeweler who'll be making their wedding ring or necklace. That's the fun of it."
After more than a century downtown, Buschemeyer's moved to the Douglass Loop in time to open on May 1. The location, next to Café Lou Lou, used to be a bank. The store makes good use of its leftover vault.
"The Loop is a little community—that's what we like about it," Jimmy said. "It's sort of a meeting place, with the Twig and Leaf, Fat Jimmy's, Graeter's, Heine Brothers and other great places. I wish we had moved here 30 years ago."
Buschemeyer's still welcomes repair jobs that other jewelers won't attempt. The store also evaluates, buys and sells coins ("Don't clean them, because that affects their value," Jimmy warned), redesigns jewelry, and makes one-of-a-kind pieces from scratch.
Master bench jeweler Ned Gavin, who trained in New York, enjoys the challenge of turning a hard wax cylinder into a unique wedding ring or other treasure. In a process that takes about three weeks, he pares a portion of the cylinder into a basic ring form, then painstakingly carves the final shape. A plaster cast hardens around that wax model; and when it is heated, the wax melts, leaving a precise cavity ready to be filled with molten gold. After the plaster is washed away, the cooled ring is cleaned, polished and set with stones.
"We prefer making a one-of-a-kind piece, because no one else is going to have it. If we were to do a rubber mold for a generic piece, which is what most companies do, there would be thousands of people wearing it, so it wouldn't feel that special," he said. "We are among the few people in this entire area who can do this level of customization."
Now that Buschemeyer's has settled into its new home, Jimmy makes sure that he is on hand for as many meet-and-greets as possible.
"I come in and help the staff. They like it because I'm not on the payroll," he joked. "I love seeing the people and doing things for them. We have a lot of good, loyal customers. That's what keeps us going."
Buschemeyer's Jewelers, 2216 Dundee Road, is open 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Friday, and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. For more information, visit www.buschemeyer.com or phone 502.587.0621.


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Design for minimum maintenance and root cause analysis are critical for improved reliability. Old sturdy designed machines have performed better than machines with more alarms. Management do not buy calibrating and testing these alarms. We find these safety do not work properly when required for maintenance.My field experience find procedures, preventive maintenance, root cause and better design of machines important for maintenance.
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Should My Young Daughter Get the HPV Vaccination?
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Since the 1980s, sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) have become an increasingly publicized health concern in America. With the advent of HIV and AIDS, sex has become a very risky business. STDs can cause many health problems — anything from itchiness, to genital warts, to cervical cancer, to death. In spite of the skyrocketing rates of STD infections, many people are still having premarital sex — and the majority of these people are teenagers. Adolescents are at greater risk of contracting STDs than adults, for a variety of reasons. Thankfully, science is continually making advances on this front: new methods of STD prevention, detection, and treatment are constantly being developed. One relatively new development in STD prevention is Gardasil.
In 2006 the FDA approved the release of Gardasil to the public. In tests, nearly 100% of participants vaccinated with Gardasil remained free of the types of HPV covered by the vaccine. This is an astounding statistic, and you may well be asking yourself, "Why then has there been so much debate about Gardasil?"


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Value-added vinaigrette
Save money, boost flavor by making your own
|Vinaigrettes are not just for salad greens. You can drizzle them on fresh cooked vegetables or grilled chicken or fish. (Diane Weiss/Detroit Free Press/MCT)
Because it is simple and saves money.
And vinaigrettes are not just for salad greens. You can drizzle them on fresh cooked vegetables or grilled chicken or fish.
A vinaigrette consists of three parts oil to one part vinegar (or other acid) along with salt and pepper.
Once you have that down, you can experiment with different vinegars, oils and seasonings.
Theresa Gemus, 56, of Riverview, Mich., has never been a fan of bottled vinaigrettes.
"They were either too bitter or just didn't make the salad taste good and left a bad taste in my mouth," she said.
So she makes her own vinaigrette directly on the salad. She seasons first, adds vinegar and then adds the oil.
Gemus said making her own vinaigrette allows her to control the flavors.
"I can ad lib on the seasoning flavors kind of on the fly," she said. "And depending what I am making for dinner, I can change those vinegars."
Mary Spencer, a culinary instructor, also prefers to make her own vinaigrette because she can control the quality of the ingredients.
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"It's using good quality vinegars, some quality olive oils," said Spencer, who offers cooking classes at Taste: A Cook's Place, located in Epiphany Kitchens in Northville, Mich.
To bring the dressing together, use an emulsifier such as Dijon, which "gives it a little tang," she said.
Another tip: Spencer recommends making the vinaigrette in the bottom of the salad bowl and then adding salad greens and other ingredients and tossing them with the vinaigrette.
"You want enough vinaigrette to lightly coat the leaves," Spencer said.
"I think when you use something that is ready- made you squirt it on and sometimes you over do it," she added.
"Making your own just tastes so much better."
Vinaigrettes are generally three parts oil to one part vinegar. So, to make about 1 cup vinaigrette you will need ¾ cup oil and ¼ cup vinegar or other acidic liquid. Exact amounts vary from recipe to recipe; the key is to adjust ingredients to taste.
Have all the ingredients at room temperature so vinaigrette emulsifies more easily.
While whisking, drizzle the olive oil in slowly and in a steady stream. The mixture should slowly come together, emulsify and look creamy.
Make vinaigrettes up to three days in advance and refrigerate. When you make the salad, place the greens in a bowl and add the vinaigrette a few tablespoons at a time so it just coats the greens.
Oil: Good quality fruity or mild olive oil, canola oil, grapeseed, nut oils such as walnut.
Vinegars or acids: Balsamic (white or dark), champagne, apple cider vinegar, fresh lemon or lime juice, fruit varieties (such as cranberry, pear or raspberry), orange juice, red or white wine vinegar, sherry vinegar, rice (seasoned or unseasoned) for an Asian spin, plain white vinegar.
Seasonings: Salt and pepper, Dijon mustard, fresh or dried herbs, minced garlic, minced ginger, honey, lemon or lime zest, chopped nuts, soy sauce (for Asian spin), minced shallots and sugar.
Makes: cup / Preparation time: 10 minutes / Total time: 10 minutes
This is plenty for dressing 8 side salads.
1 tablespoon finely minced shallots
½ to 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
¼ teaspoon salt
½ to 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tablespoon red or white wine vinegar
to ½ cup good quality olive oil
Freshly ground pepper
Fresh chopped herbs, if desired
In a small bowl stir together the shallots, Dijon and salt. Whisk in the lemon juice and vinegar until blended. When well blended, start whisking in the oil, in a steady stream until it forms a smooth emulsion. Taste and adjust seasonings. Finish with a pinch of freshly ground black pepper and herbs, if using.
From and tested by Susan M. Selasky in the Free Press Test Kitchen.
59 calories (97 percent from fat), 7 grams fat (1 gram sat. fat), 0 grams carbohydrates, 0 grams protein, 62 mg sodium, 0 mg cholesterol, 0 grams fiber.
Serves: 6 / Preparation time: 30 minutes / Total time: 40 minutes
2 slices cooked, crisp, thick-cut bacon
½ cup plus 3 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese, divided
1 ½ teaspoons all-purpose flour
4 anchovy fillets, rinsed and minced
1 small clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for drizzling
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
5 medium or large heirloom tomatoes, sliced crosswise ½-inch thick
Sea salt and freshly ground pepper
Baby arugula or watercress, for topping
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Finely chop the cooked bacon.
In a small bowl, mix together the bacon, ½ cup Parmesan and flour. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Divide the bacon-cheese mixture into 4 mounds on baking sheet and flatten them into 3 ½-inch rounds. Bake until golden brown and the cheese melts, about 7-8 minutes. Let cool on the baking sheet 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack using a thin spatula and let cool completely.
To make the vinaigrette: In a small bowl, whisk the anchovies, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, Worcestershire sauce and the remaining 3 tablespoons of cheese.
Arrange the tomatoes on a platter, sprinkling each layer with salt, pepper and some of the vinaigrette. Scatter the watercress on top and drizzle with olive oil. Break the crisps into bite-size pieces and add to the salad.
130 calories (58 percent from fat), 9 grams fat (3 grams sat. fat), 8 grams carbohydrates, 7 grams protein, 532 mg sodium, 12 mg cholesterol, 2 grams fiber.
Serves: 6 / Preparation time: 15 minutes / Total time: 15 minutes
This side salad is a great way to use up zucchini.
cup good quality olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
2 pounds medium zucchini, trimmed
½ cup coarsely chopped fresh basil
¼ cup pine nuts or blanched almonds, toasted
Small wedge of Parmesan cheese
In a small bowl, whisk oil, lemon juice, salt, black pepper and crushed red pepper. Set dressing aside.
Using vegetable peeler or V-slicer and working from top to bottom of each zucchini, slice zucchini into ribbons (about 1/16-inch thick). Place ribbons in large bowl. Add basil and nuts, then dressing; toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Plate salad on individual plates. Using vegetable peeler, shave strips from Parmesan wedge over salad.
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I can't figure out why the writer didn't write just turn around when it is not in a conversational part. I've met a lot of apostrophes in conversations in Harry Potter books, like 'Bye and C'mon, which are used to omit some letters, which, I think, sometimes contain the speakers' subtle emotions in it. But this is my first time to find it in a narrative part. I'd like to know if the writer is trying to achieve some effect or something.
"Look!" said Ron suddenly, pointing out of the window.
Hagrid had just straightened up and turned 'round. (Harry Potter 4 [US Version]: p.266)


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how i determine a face of a planar graph is convex polygon or not..............
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this is not a well defined question. Perhaps you mean that you want to know if a face of a planar embedding of a planar graph is convex ? Note that it's always possible to draw a planar graph so all faces (with the exception of the outer face) are convex


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A friend of mine told me that you can pretty much eat whatever you want within about 15 minutes of a big exercise session without putting on weight. I can't really understand the science behind this. Is there any truth to this?
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Is it true that you can eat anything you want within 15 minutes of working out without putting on weight?
This is not true. Your body will process the food that you ingest, and if the caloric intake of the food is greater than the amount of calories burned during the ensuing exercise, you will gain weight.
You can have some carbohydrates before your workout if you find that your diet doesn't supply you with enough energy to not feel weak or excessively tired during your workout. You can also add protein before your workout if you find yourself incredibly hungry in the middle of your exercise. Again though, if you take in more than you burn, you will gain weight.
I understand that there is a window (not sure if it's 15 minutes exactly, I suspect longer, and there's probably a gradual drop-off) after a heavy strength-training session in which your body is in a hormonal state that causes it to route most e.g. carbohydrates into repair and refueling your muscles & supporting systems, rather than routing it into fat storage.
Keep in mind as well, however, that digestion takes time and certainly more than 15 minutes so you might be better off doing that eating before or during your workout (not to the point of being stuffed) or immediately afterward.
The information is sort of correct, except it's supposed to be roughly a 2 hour window of increased metabolic rate after doing exercise that is primarily anaerobic. However, this doesn't mean you can eat anything you want, in fact almost the opposite - the benefit comes from eating a small snack during this period and enjoying the 'free' increased calorie burn.
There was a recent study suggesting that just the opposite is true. Generally exercise causes short term appetite increases. This study's results showed that if you ate something before exercise, your brain doesn't compensate for those calories as much as it should, so you end up eating more overall.
No, this is false. Let me provide an example. You can't eat 100 Oreos before your workout and expect no weight gain or negative side effects. Regardless of whether you are working out or not, if you eat a lot of junk, you will get fat unless you are genetically gifted of one of our unnatural friends.


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I'll never forget the day we brought our newborn son home from the hospital. He looked impossibly small in his brand-new car seat and his feet stuck out from under his tiny cotton gown. I sat in the backseat with him on the ride, and when we pulled into the driveway of our little while house the whole family greeted us on the porch.
Both sets of parents and one set of grandparents were anxiously awaiting our arrival. I remember so clearly thinking, We're home. Now what?
Bringing your new baby home from the hospital is one of the most anticipated aspects of the whole experience. And while I had a lot of help, in some ways I was totally unprepared.
Here are my tips for the big day, from one mom to another. I hope they're helpful for you.
Make a Support List
Before your baby arrives, make a list of the people in your support system and their contact information. This list might include friends, family members, neighbors, coworkers— anyone you know you can count on if the need arises. Keep it handy for after you return home, and don't be afraid to reach out. Take it from me: people love to help new moms (especially those who know what you're going through).
Stock Up on Necessities
Some people find it helpful to prepare meals ahead of time to be frozen and reheated after the baby comes home. Others fill their pantries with necessary items to prevent those emergency late-night store runs. What I found to be most helpful were kits I prepared for my bathroom needs and kept in discreet bags within my reach.
Prepare Siblings…and Pets!
If there are siblings at home, you'll want to prepare them for the new baby's arrival. I found What Baby Needs to be very helpful! If you're a pet owner, you might consider introducing it to the baby's scent before your return home so that it's not completely unfamiliar.
Know Your Limits
Having a newborn can be a wonderful experience, but it can also be stressful, exhausting, and emotionally taxing. Know your limits. Sometimes even new parents need a break, even if it's just for a few minutes.
Do you have a tip to add? Please share it in the comments!
Mary Lauren Weimer is a social worker turned mother turned writer. Her blog, My 3 Little Birds, encourages moms to put down the baby books for a moment and tell their own stories. She writes about all things toddler at Babble's Toddler Times. Connect with her on Facebook and Twitter.


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Trojan Softball Ranked Second in Southeast RegionApril 17, 2014
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – The Anderson University softball team is ranked second in the Southeast Region in the NCAA's initial Division II Southeast Region rankings, as released Wednesday afternoon
Anderson (36-10), which is battling for the South Atlantic Conference regular-season title, closes out its regular season with a conference doubleheader at Coker Saturday afternoon. The Trojans have won 15 of their last 18 outings and is one of five teams from the league making an appearance in the regional rankings, along with Lenoir-Rhyne (third), Wingate (seventh), Catawba (eighth) and Carson-Newman (ninth).
Peach Belt Conference-member North Georgia, ranked fourth nationally in the latest NFCA Coaches' Poll, heads up the Southeast Region ranking and is joined by fellow PBC-member Armstrong Atlantic State, which is ranked 19th in the country, in the fourth spot behind Lenoir-Rhyne. The Bears were ranked 13th in the latest NFCA Poll. USC Aiken and Georgia College, both from the Peach Belt, are fifth and sixth, respectively in the regional rankings.
North Greenville, from Conference Carolinas, rounds out the Southeast Region rankings.
The NCAA's regional rankings are scheduled to be released weekly on Wednesdays through April 30, with the NCAA D-II Tournament selections scheduled to be unveiled on Sunday, May 4.
In the Southeast Region, the tournament champions from the South Atlantic Conference, Peach Belt, and Conference Carolinas will receive an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament, with five more at-large selections.
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I want to calculate the exact time in seconds after a variable number of weeks. I'm using
strtotime() but I can only get it working with a hard-coded number of weeks. My code:
$time = "Monday"; // any day
$weekDifference = 2; // variable of week difference
$myTime = strtotime("+weekDifference week $time"); // it does not works
// strtotime("+2 week $time ") this works
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WACO (December 31, 2012)--Beginning Thursday the Ram Texas Circuit Finals Rodeo will get underway in Waco.
Earlier this year, each PRCA contestant across 12 geographical regions chose a home circuit and has been competing for points all year.
The top contestants in the circuit will be performing at the Extraco Events Center every night through Saturday beginning at 7 p.m.
Spectators will enjoy seven rodeo events and Mutton Bustin'.
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Unemployment rates were improved in 83 Kentucky counties in January.
The Office of Employment and Training released its latest figures on Thursday.
Woodford County reported the lowest jobless rate at 5.9 percent. Fayette, Oldham, Shelby and Madison counties ranged between 6.5 percent and 7 percent.
Magoffin County had the state's highest unemployment rate at 18.8 percent. Letcher County reported 16.9 percent. Leslie County was at 16.4 percent and Harlan County at 15.8 percent.
Fulton County rivaled some of the Appalachian communities for joblessness with an unemployment rate of 15.2 percent.


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On Tuesday, November 6, 2012 the United States Postal Service, Florida Department of Law Enforcement, Florida Highway Patrol and the Jackson County Drug Task Force conducted an investigation into a suspicious package destined for the Greenwood Post Office. A narcotics detection canine was deployed on the package. The canine alerted to the odor of illegal narcotics emitting from the package.
On the afternoon of Tuesday, November 6, 2012 a controlled delivery of the package was executed at the Post Office in Greenwood. Veronica and Gerald Wood came to the Post Office that afternoon. Veronica Wood took possession of the package. Upon taking possession of the package Veronica and Gerald Wood were detained pending investigation.
During the course of the investigation it was determined that the package, who was addressed to Catalina Avalos, was really intended for Quiana Walker, who is Veronica and Gerald Wood's daughter, and contained approximatley 9.8 ounces of marijuana. Quiana Walker is employed at Graceville Correctional Facility. The marijuana was packaged in a manner that is consistent with it being introduced into a secure facility.
Additionally it was discovered that Quiana Walker was in possession of letters written to Catalina Avalos and Catalina Lopez from an inmate at Graceville Correctional Facility. Walker was also in possession of several other postal packaging addressed to Catalina Avalos and Catalina Lopez. Contained with these postal packages were cellular telephone components and cigarette tobacco and rolling papers. These items are all extremely desirable contraband within correctional facilities and bring top dollar in the prison black market.
Quiana Walker was located at the Graceville Correctional Facility. Walker was placed under arrest for Conspiracy to Introduce Contraband into a Secure Facility, Marijuana and Conspiracy to Introduce Contraband into a Secure Facility, Cellular Telephone and Equipment.
Cellular telephone and drugs are in high demand inside prisons and are considered to be extremely valuable to inmates. Many acts of violence that occur in prisons are a direct result of contraband, which produce increasing threats to not only other inmates but correctional officers and other prison employees as well. Cellular phones have become increasingly popular in prisons because they give inmates unsecured connections to the outside world, which produce threats to the friends and families of correctional officers and law enforcement. Also, phones allow inmates to continue their criminal enterprise and conduct business as usual. This could involve crimes related to drugs, assaults and even murder. Potential targets of these crimes could be witnesses involved in their cases, defense and prosecuting attorneys, and the victims of their crimes. Cell phones in prison could directly endanger the community by allowing prisoners the opportunity to plot, plan and carry out their escape unbeknown to the prison staff.
The 9.8 ounces of marijuana destined for Graceville Correctional Facility is valued in excess of $10,000 inside a correctional institution. The marijuana and its value inside a correctional institution have potential to endanger staff and inmates.


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26 Oct 2011 8:18 AM #11
Ah, we're possibly talking about extending different classes. I am extending the ComboBox class, so super would call the getValue() method of the ComboBox class, not the Field class. And since the problem lies within the ComboBox class, I can't get around it.
28 Oct 2011 5:53 PM #12
No, I'm talking about extending ComboBox and then replace the call to super with the code I'd showed you (which is from ComboxBox's parent class Field).
31 Oct 2011 8:00 AM #13
Ah, understood, thanks. That seemed to work great. The only thing I had to comment out (because it was a private member variable) was the following:
if (!initialized) { return value; }
31 Oct 2011 8:47 PM #14
Hopefully we will see this fix in the future, but my guess is it will be a while till 2.2.6 comes...
10 Oct 2012 3:47 PM #15
Hi Darrell / Sven,
Could you add this patch to the source for 2.2.6/7 as we are still using this version and it's awkward to always have to rebuild from source. I raised this some time ago and it will tide us over till we move to GXT3
Index: ComboBox.java =================================================================== --- ComboBox.java (revision 2488) +++ ComboBox.java (working copy) @@ -551,7 +551,7 @@ return value; } if (store != null) { - store.clearFilters(); + // store.clearFilters(); // GXT Bug Filtered suggestions reset on form validate when forceSelection = true getPropertyEditor().setList(store.getModels()); }
10 Oct 2012 6:41 PM #16
Yes, in the same boat here - would be great if this patch could be applied.
21 Apr 2013 6:20 PM #17
Sencha team, I saw a recent post that said a 2.3 release is due soon, so would you consider fixing this bug? You just need to comment out one line (554) in ComboBox.java.
We have been running patched code for 6 months now so I believe it's a safe fix.
5 May 2013 3:39 PM #18
To anyone following this issue - this fix was not includes with the 2.3 release.
11 Jun 2013 6:54 AM #19
25 Jul 2013 1:20 PM #20
Thanks for the report! I have opened a bug in our bug tracker.


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Japanese National Honor Society College Chapter (JNHS-CC) recognizes and encourages scholastic achievement and excellence in the study of the Japanese language. The American Association of Teachers of Japanese (AATJ) is pleased to assist teachers with a way to recognize their outstanding students, to maintain high standards in Japanese language education, and to promote activities that give students ways to use their language skills on their campuses and in their communities.
ESL Summer Camp at CSB/SJU invites middle and high school students from Okinawa, Japan every summer. You have an opportunity to invite those students for a weekend home stay to share
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Cinnamon Whole-Wheat Pancakes with Chunky Applesauce
Homemade pancakes provide the cinnamon and chunky applesauce provides the sugar in this tasty breakfast dish.
Serves: Serves: 6
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole-wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 cup egg substitute
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 1/2 cups skim milk
- 1 1/2 cups chunky-style applesauce
- 2 tablespoons cinnamon-sugar mixture
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- Combine flours, baking powder, cinnamon and nutmeg in medium bowl; mix well.
- Combine egg substitute, brown sugar and skim milk in covered container; shake until ingredients are blended.
- Gradually pour mixture into dry ingredients and mix until combined (do not overbeat). If batter is too thick, add a little more milk.
- Spray large nonstick skillet or griddle with cooking spray and heat over medium-high heat.
- Scoop batter with 1/4 cup measuring cup and pour into hot skillet. Cook over medium heat until bubbles start to form on top; flip pancake and cook 1 to 2 minutes, until lightly browned on both sides.
- Place chunky-style applesauce in microwave-safe bowl; sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar mixture and mix well. Cover and heat on High 1 to 1 1/2 minutes, until warmed. Serve with pancakes.
- Pancakes can be wrapped and refrigerated or frozen; heat applesauce just before serving pancakes.
- Applesauce provides the same goodness of whole apples, especially when made with unpeeled apples.
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Name an acclaimed artist, a linchpin of one of the most exciting periods in the history of art, whose intelligent, original paintings, because of their sumptuously orchestrated color and inclusion of rich textiles, have been disparaged as "merely" decorative. "Henri Matisse," modernists will say. But what about the Renaissance master Paolo Caliari (1528-1588), known, for his hometown on the terraferma of the Venetian Republic, as Veronese?
Just as Matisse was a pillar of the glory years of 20th-century modernism, when he, Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque reinvented what painting could be, Veronese was a vital presence during that astonishing moment in the 16th century when he, Titian and Tintoretto—whose careers overlapped for nearly four decades, despite the differences in their ages—together defined the Golden Age of Venetian painting. And just as Matisse's paeans to the tension between the three-dimensional world and the flat canvas have been dismissed as "decorative" because of their glorious color and patterning, Veronese's lush figure groups have been similarly labeled, for similar reasons.
On this side of the Atlantic, it's easy to see just how wrongheaded this evaluation is in relation to Matisse. The stellar examples of his work in U.S. museums are abundant evidence of his power, rigor and inventiveness. But we can't properly take the measure of Veronese without a trip to Europe. Many of his most significant works remain in situ: fresco cycles, devotional works and enormous canvases, such as the Accademia's "Feast in the House of Levi" (1573) in Venice—the vast banqueting scene that got Veronese into trouble with the Inquisition, under its original title of "The Last Supper." Yet through April 14 at the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, "Paolo Veronese: A Master and His Workshop in Renaissance Venice," a thoughtful survey drawn from works in North American collections, offers an excellent introduction to the artist.
Conceived and organized by Virginia Brilliant, the Ringling's curator of European Art, in cooperation with Frederick Ilchman, curator of paintings at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, in part to set the Ringling's important Veronese paintings in context, the show is the first comprehensive overview of Veronese's work in more than 20 years. Due to the usual difficulties in obtaining loans, there are some conspicuous absences, but the selection includes enough outstanding works to provide a sense not only of Veronese's evolution and achievement, but also of the range of his themes, the way he repeated and varied those themes, over time, and how, as a successful cinquecento artist, he worked with assistants. As a subtext, we gain an understanding of the American taste for Venetian masters.
A choice group of drawings offers an intimate view of the artist, as he worked out motifs, while a selection of prints reminds us of how Veronese's work was disseminated and adds images of European masterpieces not included in the show. A small, eye-testing sampling of "problem" pictures provokes consideration of their merits through comparisons with securely attributed works.
The installation is elegant and evocative, and there's a handsome catalog with enlightening essays by Ms. Brilliant, Mr. Ilchman and other specialists, including the eminent David Rosand.
The show is organized thematically, but we first encounter the earliest included work, the Ringling's full-length portrait of Francesco Franceschini. Painted in 1551, before Veronese left the mainland for Venice, it presents an aggrandizing view of a plump, magnificently dressed young man from Vicenza. Nearby, an unidentified man in sober black, painted a quarter-century later and standing against pale, classicizing architecture, epitomizes the more restrained taste of La Serenissima with its miraculously varied textures, transparencies and sheens, within an uncompromising silhouette of inky darkness. No lack of rigor here—nor in a glowing, half-length, posthumous portrait of the hero of the battle of Lepanto, Agostino Barbarigo, all gleaming armor and brushy highlights, against a crimson curtain.
Mythological and religious paintings, including the Ringling's brilliantly colored "Rest on the Flight into Egypt" (c. 1572), are testimony to Veronese's ability not only to orchestrate gorgeous textures—fur, flesh, steel, damask—but also to stage complex scenes like a master theater director.
Large-scale protagonists occupy a shallow frieze across the canvas, with a substantial volume of space evoked by means of gesture, architectural settings, glimpses of landscape and, above all, relationships of opulent hues—burgundy, scarlet, salmon, creamy off-whites, dull greens, saturated ultramarine, chalky cerulean. Veronese is a virtuoso of gesture and posture, too. It's shocking to realize that the man embracing St. Lucy, in a late painting, is not her lover but her executioner, pressing a knife to her bosom. The lascivious sprawl of Actaeon, watching Diana and her nymphs bathe, implies that there's nothing accidental about the encounter. No wonder the angry goddess turned him into a stag—a punishment encapsulated in a larger, even more sensuous version of the story. Of course, this kind of sensuality made Veronese a specialized taste in early 20th-century America, suitable only for daring collectors.
The exhibition concludes with variations on the Baptism of Christ. We see Veronese fine-tune his conception in works from the late 1550s and from c. 1580-85, before we encounter a reprisal of the motif, painted c. 1590, after the master's death, and signed by "The Heirs of Paolo Veronese"—his sons and studio assistants, who carried on the tradition. Alas, it's disappointing. But for what Veronese was truly capable of, there's the last gallery's head of St. Michael, c. 1563-65, a fragment of an altarpiece, a marvel of loosely painted curls, tender expression and delectable color. It's decorative, but only in the sense that it delights the eye.
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Are You Committing These Fashion Crimes at Work?
George Kotsiopoulos shares his top tips for looking stylish
If you watch E! Entertainment Television's "Fashion Police," then you're familiar with George Kotsiopoulos. While Joan Rivers provides the snarky commentary, Kotsiopoulos delivers the actual fashion expertise. (He has a long resume as a magazine fashion editor and celebrity stylist.)
Recently, he teamed up with Face the World, a national program aimed at teaching college graduates to create online identities that will help them secure real-world jobs. "These days, your online reputation is the 'new' resume," says Kotsiopoulos. "According to LinkedIn, your profile is 11 times more likely to be viewed if a photo is included." And you shouldn't be wearing a cropped top and neon eye makeup in that picture.
When we sat down with the stylist, we asked him for workplace fashion and beauty advice as well his favorite recent red carpet moments -- we couldn't resist. Kotsiopoulos thinks you should always be prepared to transition your look from day to night. He suggests having a great pair of heels and a clutch at the ready and a fun lip color in your purse at all times. (CoverGirl LipPerfection Jumbo Gloss Balm, $8.99, is one of his favorites.) He assures us that you don't have to give up your personal style even if you work in a conservative office -- you just have to do it the right way. And there's plenty of inspiration to be found on the red carpet.
1) TB: What's your favorite recent red carpet look?
GK: Cate Blanchett wore a stunning Armani Privé short-sleeved silk jacquard organza long dress to the Chopard Party at the Cannes Film Festival. The tailoring was impeccable and was within a centimeter of her body. The color was spectacular with her eyes. It was perfect movie star glamour.
2) TB: How about a red carpet hair and makeup look?
GK: I loved Gisele Bundchen's look at the Met Gala this year. Her hair and makeup were so fresh and natural. With her minimal makeup look, you could really see her glowing, beautiful skin. Her hair was a soft, classic curl. She glammed up the look for the red carpet, but it could easily be transformed for an everyday office look.
3) TB: Who should women look to as style icons?
GK: Depending on your style, I would say women should take inspiration for their professional looks from Allison Williams, Angelina Jolie and Sandra Bullock. These women exemplify classic yet fashion-forward looks. They know how to dress appropriately for all occasions and know how to highlight their best features, letting us see just the right amount of skin.
4) TB: What's your favorite fashion trend for summer?
GK: A big fashion trend we are seeing for summer is international influences: exotic prints, Hawaiian and tribal. Style stars are taking inspiration from their travels and it's a great way to add personality to your wardrobe.
5) TB: What's a trend you wish would die?
GK: I must say, I'm over the bandage mini dresses. They are inevitably too tight and too short. They had their moment but it's time to retire them.
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As far as I know neither PROJ4 nor ESRI tools can apply the Peirce quincuncial projection. Does anybody know what libraries/softwares can manage it?
I recently noticed that the D3js lib can reproject to the Peirce Quincuncial projection (with the geo plugin) :
Mapthematics Geocart is commercial software that appears to support the Peirce quincuncial projection. (I haven't used it myself, so I can't verify how it works.)
I see this projection is also used for creating a certain kind of panoramic photo. If you only need to project an image (as opposed to vector datasets), you may be able to find an image-processing solution. For example, here is a tutorial on creating Peirce quincuncial panoramas with Photoshop plugins, and here is a discussion (with scripts) for applying the projection to images with MathMap.
The paper Warping Peirce Quincuncial Panoramas by Chamberlain Fong and Brian K. Vogel includes a MatLab implementation of their approach. It is image-oriented as well, but MatLab can read shapefiles, so perhaps a vector projection could be cobbled together…


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I'm having issues getting backends to run in Google App Engine Python.
in my app.yaml, I have added this handler:
- url: /backend/.*
script: backend.app
login: admin
and in backend.app, I have a handler defined for "/".
my backends.yaml looks like this:
- name: dbops
options: dynamic
in my fronted app, I have added a taskqueue to call the backend:
taskqueue.add(url='/backend/', target='dbops')
when I look at the logs all I see are 404 errors, and the backend does not show up under the backends section, but a new instance is started if I look under instances. Anyone got any guidance as the docs for backends have not been very helpful.
After some help from Alex below, I've gotten the code running on the backend. I missed the deploy to backend step.
appcfg.py backends ./ update dbops
Now I see the backend instance running fine in the admin interface, but the taskqueue keeps returning a 404 error, and I'm sure I'm doing something stupidly wrong.
Do I configure the handlers in my backend.py the same as I do for my frontend.py? I can access the handlers defined in the frontend.py on the backend instance but not the ones defined in backend.py.
Edit 10/17/12
After some digging I discovered that my wild card handler was listed before my backend handler in apps.yaml. So now the backend handler is sort of working. I have this process defined as an admin handler, but it still times out.
Any reason why this doesn't work? It always returns a 405 error and continuously retries.
taskqueue.add(url='/backend/', target='dbops')


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I'm mainly interested (graduate student) in surgery theory and geometric topology.
If I have a chance to suggest "must read" papers in geometric topology for beginner, I'm very glad to suggest "Topological Library" books volume 1,2,3 (including monumental papers of Smale,Milnor,Kervaire-Milnor,Thom,Serre,Novikov...) available in the following cite.(volume 3 is not available in English edition up to now)
Question: What are "must read" papers in algebraic K-theory? (I hope that most of them can be readable with basic understanding about classical K-theory such as Rosenberg's text or Milnor's ann. math. studies book)


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Large hole spacer beads are an important element in jewelry making and embellishment. A larger hole size enables the use of larger stringing materials. Whether it is silk cord, organza ribbon, Swarovski yarn, braided leather or any number of others, you are sure to find a good combination of components and stringing materials. Our TierraCast pewter items are 100% lead-free. Most items are available in copper, gold and silver-plated finishes. We at Artbeads.com are constantly striving to help our customers create something beautiful, and these large hole spacer beads are a great start to something beautiful. Take creativity to the next level with your future designs by adding new and fresh components offered weekly.
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