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Verdict Sunday for Former Chinese Communist Party Highflier Bo Xilai
Charged With Corruption, Abuse of Power; Lengthy Prison Term Widely Expected
BEIJING—A Chinese court set Sunday as the date for pronouncing judgment on former Communist Party star Bo Xilai in a proceeding people close to him said is expected to produce a guilty verdict and lengthy prison sentence.
The Intermediate People's Court in the eastern Chinese city of Jinan said in a short posting Wednesday on its verified microblogging account that the verdict will be announced Sunday at 10 a.m. The court held a five-day trial for Mr. Bo last month on charges of bribery, embezzlement and abuse of power in an unusually open hearing that captivated politically minded Chinese.
Mr. Bo, who had a reputation for charisma as he rose up the party's ranks, put up a pugnacious defense during his trial, denying the charges and sparring with the prosecutors and witnesses. The court released partial transcripts in near-real time—a surprising move that some analysts said was an attempt by Chinese leaders to show that Mr. Bo was treated fairly but one that won him sympathy among some members of the public.
In his defense, Mr. Bo largely tried to shift the blame on others and recanted an earlier confession given to investigators as having been extracted under pressure.
Specifically, Mr. Bo said his wife, Gu Kailai, didn't inform him about the alleged embezzlement of 5 million yuan ($816,833) in state funds and the 20 million yuan allegedly received from business associates and used to pay for trips, a villa in the south of France and other luxuries. He said he made mistakes in removing a top aide and former police chief, Wang Lijun, but didn't take part in a coverup of Ms. Gu's murder of a British businessman.
Despite that, people close to the Bo family, party insiders and political analysts said they are expecting a tough prison sentence. One person close to the Bo family said that they expect him to appeal.
An appeal suggests that Chinese authorities have been unable to negotiate a deal with him, as is customary in such politically sensitive cases, according to that person. Chinese authorities often hand down lighter sentences in return for cooperative behavior in court, but Mr. Bo's defiance suggests that is unlikely in this case, the person said.
The corruption charges Mr. Bo faces carry a penalty of 10 years to life imprisonment, and death if the court considers the conduct egregious, while an abuse-of-power conviction carries a three- to seven-year prison term. At separate trials last year, Ms. Gu received a suspended death sentence for murdering Briton Neil Heywood, while Mr. Wang received a 15-year prison term, for the coverup and other crimes.
Commentators said the relative openness of his trial aside, Mr. Bo's crimes were chiefly political—he crossed other Chinese leaders with his ambition—and his verdict will be political too. " Bo Xilai in the past enjoyed privileges outside the law and could do as he pleases. Chinese law cannot control him," said Mao Yushi, an elderly, liberal-minded economist in a posting on his verified account on Sina Corp.'s SINA -2.05 % Weibo microblog service.
Some on Weibo noted that Mr. Bo himself seemed prepared for a lengthy sentence. They reposted part of his closing statement to the court: "Now stuck in prison, all sorts of feelings well up for what is left of my life."
Senior party officials convicted of crimes are often released early on medical parole. Chen Xitong, once a member of the party's Politburo like Mr. Bo, was jailed for corruption and given a 16-year jail sentence in 1998. He was released on medical parole in 2006. He died in June this year.
Though Sunday is usually a day off in China, this coming Sunday is a workday for government offices to make up for an extra holiday day on Friday tacked on to the annual Mid-Autumn Festival.
—Jeremy Page and Kersten Zhang contributed to this article.
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text: Here is another lesson for all you Phineas and Ferb lovers. Here is a lesson on "how to draw Phineas easy", step by step. There is only one way to draw Phineas easy and that is from the side. Out of all the poses that you see him in, there is only one way that you see Phineas, and that is from the side. I don't know what else to say about this lesson besides have fun drawing this star from Disney's Phineas and Ferb. I shall return later with more drawing fun so stay tuned in to see what else I have in store.


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The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal law, originally known as the Campus Security Act, that requires colleges and universities across the United States to disclose information about crime on and around their campuses. Below you will find the most recent Campus Safety and Security Report. For previous years please contact the Director of Administration and Facilities, Roseann Lezak.
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WELLSBURG - About 1,600 customers outside Wellsburg and in the Cross Creek area were without power beginning around at 2:30 a.m. today.
Allen Staggers, Mon Power spokesperson, said crews determined a couple fuses blew on transformers in the Cross Creek substation.
Power was expected to be restored around noon.
The outage caused the cancellation of classes in Brooke County schools.
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The regular meeting would have fallen on Christmas Day, officials said.
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FOLLANSBEE - The Driftin' Hoopie Experience, a local country band, will perform for the city's Christmas light-up, which will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday at the Ray Stoaks Plaza by the Follansbee City Building.
There also will be an appearance by Santa Claus and refreshments.
Free Christmas
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WELLSBURG - A free Christmas concert, featuring 40 Plus, a local classic rock and roll band, will be held from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday at Wellsburg Middle School.
The concert is being sponsored by the Top of West Virginia Convention and Visitors Bureau and city of Wellsburg.
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I recently put up wire shelving in my pantry, and spent forever figuring out what type of drywall anchor I should use. I even found several types that I didn't even know existed. It might be good to have a reference page for drywall anchors. So, what type of anchors have you used, and for what projects?
I almost always use the self-drilling stud solver type anchors. I find that they are tough enough to hang just about anything.
Aside from those, the only other anchors I've found that I like are the toggle-bolt type, which are more useful if you need to hang something from the ceiling.
There are plastic anchors.
My suggestion, avoid them like the plague.
I much prefer the self-drilling that Eric posted, easier to install and much stronger hold in my experience.
With these, you have to pre-drill the hole, get it too small and it doesn't fit and you have to drill again, or it gets stuck partially and you have to rip it out or try to mash it in. Get it too big and the anchor doesn't do its job.
To get them to hold well, you have to get the perfect size hole.
This article has a beautiful summary of the different types of anchors.
Here is a similar answer from another question though this question is more multi-purpose.
There are several kinds of drywall anchors and they each have their own weight rating. Some work by drilling a small hole and tapping in a plastic sleeve and others work by drilling a bigger hole and screwing a plastic sleeve and there are others where you drill a hole and the metal butterfly expands behind the drywall know as molly bolts. Then there are toggle bolts that are spring loaded metal wings that fold and have a long machine screw. Recently I saw anchors where you drill a 1 inch hole in the drywall and this big contraption grips the inside of the drywall and is effectively a bigger version of toggle bolts (made by Moen and they're called SecureMount).
The biggest difference between each is how much weight they are rated to hold and how bit a hole you need to put into the drywall (and usually the bigger the hole in the drywall the more weight they can hold.
I also found this useful link that has pictures and describes all the types mentioned (except the SecureMount of course . . . those are new and very much a niche product).
Up to 150lbs or so, nylon toggle anchors have been unbeatable for me over many years of use. They don't eat away the drywall and work loose like the metal ones do. They are almost invisible when not in use and when you do notice them, it's just a clean looking hole.


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Welcome once again to Transformation Thursday ! It's the one day each week we get together to celebrate getting stuff done. No matter if it's your first time here or you are a party regular, everyone is welcome to link up your DIY, crafts, tips & tutorials at the bottom of this post, then go around and give each other atta girls & high fives. Just join in at the bottom of this post.
Last week was another stellar showing, and I had a hard time picking three…
I love vintage style apothecary jars, and this DIY version from Knick of Time uses something I usually recycle…. hmmm… and they're fabulous!
Y'all know I love me some Pottery Barn, and a knock off is even better! Confessions of a Plate Addict shared how to make this pillow – isn't it LOVEly? {sorry, couldn't resist!}
Every once in a great while I'll run across something that literally takes my breath away – and this AH-MAZ-ING pendant light from View Along the Way has me swooning. Look at it! Sigh. She offers one for sale, because the DIY is rather complicated, but I'm thinking Mr. SCC can pull it off… so you might want to keep an eye out for one coming in my home very soon!
As for here this week.. did you see that I'm sharing an awesome giveaway? I'm giving one lucky reader a SteamMachine – WOOHOO! Be sure to stop by and enter!
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* The exact address: 519 Fushan Road, Xingye Jiayuan.
* Very close to the Metro Pudian Road Station(only 1 minute) and a large hypermarket.
* Near Shanghai metro transport hub - the Century Avenue Station.
* Biz center - Located in the Lujiazui Finance & Trade Zone.
* 1 queen size double bed and 1 sofa.
* 53 sqm - Lovely bedroom, private kitchen & full bathroom.
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The elevator apartment is a comfy and lovely service apartment, offering comprehensive facilities, thoughtful service, convenient traffic, moderate price and a safety environment for living and business stays. This apartment on the 8th floor or above, has an open kitchen, living room and bedroom, private full bathroom, 1 queen size double bed, 1 sofa, with an open view and feel at home.
The apartment is located in the intersection of Fushan Road and Pudian Road, very close to the Metro Line 4 Pudian Road Station and Century Mart(a large hypermarket), to the Century Avenue Metro Station is only about 300 meters.
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This building is in the center of Lujiazui Finance and Trade Area, Shanghai Futures Exchange Center, China Diamond Exchange Center and Shanghai New York University are only 200 meters away.
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Gauge calibration is performed to formulate two different mathematical equations:
- A density calibration equation, which relates the gauge density system response to the soil-equivalent density of the standard on which this response is elicited, and
- A water content calibration, which relates the gauge water content system response to the water mass per unit volume value of the standard on which this response is elicited.
Gauge calibration is also performed to ensure that the gauge has an in-place water mass-per-unit volume gauge precision level and a density precision level that are consistent with typical gauge response.
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A highly debated topic I know. There are hundreds of answers for this, but I would personally like to know what the Bible says about this.
If somebody was interested in being saved, what is my responsibility as a disciple of Christ to do?
A highly debated topic I know. There are hundreds of answers for this, but I would personally like to know what the Bible says about this.
If somebody was interested in being saved, what is my responsibility as a disciple of Christ to do?
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I don't wish to sound flippant but you don't convert anyone. God does. Having said that, our responsibility is:
Then we can explain the theology, if people want to know. It comes down to this:
As one of my friends once said, summarising the whole Gospel in seven words, "We don't reach Him, He reaches us."
The way that has worked for me quite well is to simply lead by example. Be a nice person, don't be afraid to mention God in daily conversation, don't preach and still show that you're able to have a good time without indulging in all the common sins (pre-marital sex, excessive drinking, etc).
I'm not ashamed to answer "I went to church" if people ask me what I did on Sunday, or why I wasn't at some party.
If people can see that you align yourself with Christ, but you're still someone that they want to be friends with, they will become more and more curious about how you manage this balance, because a lot of peoples visions of religion is of an archaic, you're-all-doomed, brim and hellfire organisation that hates gay people; or of traditional, stuffy church services filled with old slow hyms and elderly people.
When people question how I can claim to be Christian and go to church when I clearly break the commandments all the time (my particular weaknesses are coveting and doing stupid things), they tend to be respectful when I explain to them that these are the exact reasons why I go to Church, and that Church is a place for people who are not perfect.
Small, off-topic note: The favourite church billboard sign I've ever seen said "This church is NOT full of hypocrites; there is always room for one more"
That said, church is probably one of the last places you want to take someone when you're courting them in their newly budding faith. Church can be a scary place for many reasons, and it's often the last frontier to be conquered. Things like a non-traditional praise service, or informal meetings, church outings (wine tasting and sporting activites are popular ones where I go to church), and getting them into the fold of the church community are great stepping stones, and church will usually follow as a natural progression.
I think the Bible says a lot of things about this topic. First and most important of all:
John 13:34
I take this as the mental set up in order to convert someone to Christianity. You must love the brother you want to convert. I always try to avoid thinking that other one is wrong and that I must show him his errors.
I also try to think in terms of universality as it is written,
Mark 16:15 NIV
Then, I should always be ready to "preach" and to "preach" to all. No one knows when good advice will stay in someone's heart, I believe that we must plant the seed of the Word even when we are not going to see the results.
What I've found most difficult is that grace cannot be infused without repentance. I think that part of converting someone is being able to encourage true repentance of sins, as it is written.
Matthew 18:15
1 John 5:16
Galatians 6:1
I think that the most important thing of all is the example you give to your brothers. If they see how your life has changed since you accepted our Lord, if they can feel your enthusiasm and radiance when you preach, if you live according to what you preach to the limit of your strength... I believe you will convert anyone.
But don't forget to pray for them (As it is said in 1 John 5:16) because prayer is the best of weapons. With prayer demons are cast away, remember?
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Please, anyone of you know a simple example of a function which belongs to the Besov Space with $p=q=\infty$ and $s=0$ (over $\mathbb{R}$ or $I\subset\mathbb{R}$ where $I$ is a closed interval). I think that the function given by $$ \frac{1}{\log{\frac{1}{|x|^{\alpha}}}} $$ (perhaps just looking for a good $\alpha$) belongs to such space but I really don't know how to do the check.
In the other hand, and in the same way as above, some of you knows a kind of Weierstrass function, Takagi function, Minkowski question mark function,... such that it belongs to the Besov Space with $p=q=\infty$ and $s=0$?
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#5. Make Your Own Sex Toys: 50 Quick and Easy Do-It-Yourself Projects
The Book Says:
"Ranging from the kinky to the cozy, these simple and budget-friendly toys can all be made from materials found at home, the hardware store, or the supermarket."
Reviews Say:
"I rather struggled with the hydraulic probe, but there was an intense burst of satisfaction on completion!"
We Say:
A This Old House approach to sex with the addition of foreign objects is probably best saved for only the most penny-pinching couples ... and even then, only if one of them is an absolute master craftsman. Approaching your lovers genitals with something you made yourself out of a bicycle pump, electrical tape and party balloons is a recipe for a hilarious story the emergency room staff will definitely retell later, again and again.
As a fun side note, the writer of this book also wrote a book called What Shat That?: A Pocket Guide To Poop Identity, meaning it may behoove you to think twice about following his directions in designing something meant to be inserted in your body.
#4. More Family Jewels: Further Explorations in Male Genitorture
The Book Says:
"The word genitorture might bring some frightening images to mind, but in reality it is not always about pain. It can incorporate a full range of sensations from sensual to painful."
Reviews Say:
"How many TV shows and movies tantalize us with the exciting threat? Everyone from James Bond to Jack Bauer has hooked our viewing to scenes of men getting their privates worked over."
We Say:
Genitorture is a word that only exists in dictionaries found in the bowels of Hell.
Also, we're not at all comforted by the book's assertion that it's not always about pain. As soon as you start throwing around a word that combines "genital" and "torture," we don't hear anything else you have to say. We're too busy crossing our legs and avoiding anything that looks like an alligator clamp.
Somewhat more unsettling than the very premise of the book is the reviewer's reaction to filmed torture scenes which are meant to demonstrate some seriously awful, crippling, horrifying shit.
The kind of people who get turned on watching James Bond have his nuts mashed into paste at the end of Casino Royale are the kinds of people who give innocent perverts like furries and adult babies a bad name.
#3. How to be the Best Lover: A Guide for Teenage Boys
The Book Says:
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Reviews Say:
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We Say:
What teenage boy doesn't want to learn about sex? Now what teenage boy doesn't want this man to teach them to be the best lover?
Those two questions have distinctly different answers.
A sex guide for teens isn't inherently odd. But there's something unsettling about proclaiming your sex guide will turn the 14-year-old boys of the world into the best lovers ever, which up until this point has been one of those nefarious NAMBLA goals most people don't discuss in polite company, or outside of the special wing of the prison in which they're held.
Sure, you're setting them up to peak awfully early. But mostly you're just being creepy. The realm of creep has expanded in the hands of readers, like the reviewer, who apparently hands this book to their daughters' potential boyfriends as something of a how-to guide in pleasing them, something you really don't want to discuss with your girlfriend's mom unless you're living in a porno.
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The Book Says:
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Reviews Say:
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We Say:
Apparently there's no end to the things someone is willing to write a how-to book about, even topics that are generally covered in the "directions" panel on the sides of enema packages the world over.
Somehow the author of this book took that information, which we assume amounts to "squirt this thing in your ass" and stretched it to 144 pages.
It's possible those extra 143 and 4/5 pages are filled with the eroticism promised in the title, tips like telling your lover how positively glowing they look as you fill their anal cavity with Fanta or whatever passes for a sexy enema elixir these days. Or maybe doing it on a bed of rose petals and a sensual tarp to manage any overflow.
Or maybe they added a subplot about diamond smugglers or something, we really don't care what's on the rest of the pages as long as it's not pictures.
#1. A Hand in the Bush: The Fine Art of Vaginal Fisting
The Book Says:
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Reviews Say:
"I would say this is a great book for details regarding how to put one's whole hand into a vagina."
We Say:
How many patients do you think those three fisting-positive physicians see in the average day? Were there any additional fisting-positive physicians who did not approve of this book? Like how in toothpaste commercials only 4 out of 5 dentists agree that Crest is best for preventing cavities. Is it possible there's a mystery fourth fisting-positive physician out there who read this book and just couldn't in good conscience lend his support to it and is biding his time until a book on fisting comes out that meets his exceedingly high standards?
Not that it matters, as the review provided by an enthusiast who assures us he's "super into fisting" pretty much cuts to the heart of the matter and confirms this book indeed explains how to get one's hand into a vagina. And we suppose it's better that people discover how from this book rather than, say, as the result of a very awkward accident.
Find more of Ian's stuff at ScenicAnemia.com.For more ways to make your sex life resemble something out of a post apocalyptic horror film, don't miss our look at The 25 Most Disturbing Sex Toys, or check in with our first and second looks at the most disturbing sex acts being solicited on Craig's List. And don't miss your chance to see where the ideas for porn come from.


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Funeral services for Jean Brown, 83, of Carmi, were held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 20, 2013 at Campbell Funeral Home in Carmi with Rev. Luke Raczykowski officiating.
Barbara Karger was the organist. Bryan Cowling sang "It is Well with my Soul" and "How Great Thou Art."
Casket bearers were Aaron Brown, Matt Campbell, Max Dee Green, Mike Loomis, Roy Neely and Matt Whetstone.
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What Junk emails are you referring of vBulletin? Do you mean the emails that you get from forums you are subscribed to or your own vBulletin forum that is sending emails?
Not my vBulletin forum but my clients.
You can't do much for junk emails being reported by users or even for bounced emails unless you prefer to receive bounced emails and edit those users manually.


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Tweet from GOP volunteer raising eyebrows
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Once something is posted online, chances are it never really goes away, and that is the case in one recent incident about a Kansas GOP volunteer.
A tweet sent by @GavinGOP on July 1 has since been deleted, but there are screen shots obtained by 41 Action News.
It read: "Offending Muslims is the duty of any civilized person. Especailly with a .45."
This was in response to another tweet, but a local interfaith leader, Ahsan Latif, saw it as a threat. He educates the public on Muslim culture and advocates for peace.
"My goal as the president of this organization, and as the board, is to let people know who we are and let them know we exist and are happy members of this country," Latif said. "I was really disturbed to see that someone in the role who is named "GavinGOP" who has a role in the Republican Party would say something like that."
We wanted to find out who this @GavinGOP was and found him online first.
Gavin Ellzey is listed on the Kansas GOP website as the current 3rd District Vice-Chair. 41 Action News crews spent the day emailing and calling him and even went to his job and home. We didn't get any answers.
The Kansas Republican Party Executive Director Clay Barker did send us this statement that reads:
"The Kansas Republican Party has no responsibility for or connection to the public statements of private citizens who perform occasional volunteer work for the Party. The Republican Party in no way shares Mr. Ellzey's sentiment."
After more digging, we also found Ellzey was the communications director for the Johnson County Republican Party for two years. In 2012, he was asked to step down.
Although all of these positions were strictly volunteer, Latif believes it's still a bad image to spread for anyone in leadership.
"This is something that is published by a respected member of that community, the GOP, who has found himself in a leadership position and if he is advocating for violence against Muslims, it really, really makes me wonder what could happen," Latif said.
As of now, the Twitter account for @GavinGOP no longer exists.


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Windows 8 developer preview for $0 + free shipping
Got a brain full of Windows 8? Can't stop obsessing about it? Fret not -- download a copy of the Windows Developer Preview to your 32- or 64-bit x86 machine (no activation required) from dev.windows.com. Sorry, ARM hopefuls! Per usual, we'd recommend doing so on a separate partition (or a spare machine altogether) in order to prevent unforeseen conflicts, and we'd also suggest having a stiff glass of patience waiting nearby. Something tells us Redmond's servers are going to be hammered.
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Soo, is this really a free copy of alpha-level Windows? Can you actually use it or will it die after a month or so?
They usually die after the next major milestone release. I Alpha'd, Beta'd, and RC'd windows 7 before it came out, was using it for about a solid year before release. If i recall correctly, the RC ran for about a year after release before dying on me.
I never expected to see Beta software on the Deals page!
Looks like it's been available since Sept 13th.
what's the easiest way to create a separate partition on my win 7 pro x64?
@katanaryda: Here's a pretty good tutorial.
Easiest way to go about step one is to go to your start menu, where it says search programs and files type run. Right on top of the list you get will be a program called run. Click that. Then in the little box that pops up type diskmgmt.msc
From there on it's all self explanatory.
From what I've seen so far, Windows 8 is kinda a messy mix of something like I'd run on a phone/tablet, and Windows 7.
Considering Microsoft's release traditions, I would say that a public Windows 8 Beta will be available fairly soon(Sometime between now and April) and then a public RC. I think the plan is to release Windows 8 by the end of 2012. Windows 8 is designed to run on ARM processors as well as the x86 platform. That way desktops, laptops and tablets can all coexist in the home easily sharing the same network, printers, hard drives and so on. It's really a great idea, but the problem is, who will buy a $600-$1000 Windows tablet, when you can get a Kindle Fire for $200. I honestly think that if MS does this right, it will put itself in position to make major headway in the tablet market.
I personally would rather have a Windows tablet than an iPad. Not being a fan-boy or anything. I enjoy my iPod Nano for the treadmill!
Now the Kindle Fire is a low budget tablet, basically a giant Android phone with some nice Amazon integration. A full windows tablet with capabilities like TrueCrypt is in a league of its own.
@sixiam: You're absolutely right about that. I love my Asus Transformer, but a Windows Tablet with full Windows capabilities would be great. What I'm getting at is if Microsoft and the companies that will make these Windows 8 tablets can keep the price sub $500, I think they will see some HUGE sales. When the average Joe walks into a big box store and is looking for tablets, right now Windows tablets are practically unattainable because of the hardware needed to run Windows 7 on a tablet is expensive. With Windows 8, it will run on the same hardware as Android and iOS, so they can actually make tablets that people can afford.
@panthiest: Not hard if you have the disk space.
@autryld: is 4TB enough? Using 718gb now...
also, after watching this:
I'm not really interested. It'd be great if I had a tablet though.


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Licensed Vegetarian Restaurant in Edinburgh.
Open weekdays, all day from 12 am, weekends 11 am.
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David Bann 56-58 St Mary's Street, Edinburgh.
Here, deep aubergine walls accented in silver and dark,
minimalist seating send a strictly "nouvelle" message. As does the menu, which sweeps confidently
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10 Pack Green 12 Hour Emergency Light Sticks by Cyalume + Free Emergency Mylar Blanket for $9.99 + free shipping
Oh my gawd! You could rave for, like, an entire HALF A DAY with one of these things! Unz unz unz unz unz unz unz.
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Hey everybody!
Just a heads up these are by Cyalume which are made in the USA. This is for 10 pieces of the green 12 hour industrial grade SnapLight model. We are tossing in a free mylar blanket as well to top off the deal. We also carry Cyalume in every other color they offer blue, white, yellow, orange, red, etc..... Any questions please feel free to ask me. Get some sleep!
We already got a few emails about the expiration. I do not have that handy as nobody is in the warehouse right now but I can tell you in get in a palette every week fresh from the factory so they do not sit on our shelves long. However I will have an answer for you around 9am PST.
I remember last time they had a sponsored deal it came with a coupon but I forgot what the coupon was for. Can anyone refresh my memory? Maybe if someone can tell me what the coupon is, it will trigger my brain to find it! haha
@conanthelibrarian: email us at firstname.lastname@example.com with your order #.
@accstop: will do.
whats the dimensions on the blanket?
That's expensive for lightsticks
@firstaidguru: Really ? Less than a dollar each shipped for a 12 hour USA made stick does not seem expensive to me at all.
how big are these? Nothing to tell scale in that pic. Looks like they might be those tiny ("half a pencil") size.
Expiration date? I thought these had a really long shelf life. What's the normal shelf life for them?
@virtual1one: It says 6" on the wrapper and in the product description
Hey Everyone,
The expiration date on these is 11/17.
@virtual1one: Exp 11/17. They are the standard 6 Inch.
Yes you can get cheaper light sticks but these are the same brand the military uses. They are some of the brightest light sticks you will find on the market.


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What is the typical way in Spanish to refer to "slacks" (or dress pants that you'd wear with a suit or other formal clothing)? Is there a universal way to distinguish them from less formal pants? WordReference doesn't have an entry for it and I don't remember hearing a word for it in my travels.
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I haven't heard any special word for that kind of trousers in Spain. I've always heard something like
or maybe in general
Some options that you could use might include:
Often times though—assuming it's clear from context—you can informally refer to them as just
I hope this helps! :)


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I believe that I am a poor listener. Often after meetings, I find myself having a lot of loose ends, but in the situation I am not enough aware of this to be able to ask a specific question. I am simply not on top of things. This also means that I am having a hard time taking notes during the meeting. I have made it successfully through school and various universities, but I was always better at gaining knowledge through other means that listening.
How can I get better at listening?


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ABOUT US Tweet
What is ArtistShare?: ArtistShare, founded by Brian Camelio, is a platform that connects creative artists with fans in order to share the creative process and fund the creation of new artistic works. ArtistShare created the Internet's first fan funding platform (referred to today as "crowdfunding") launching its initial project in October, 2003. Since then, ArtistShare has been allowing fans to show appreciation for their favorite artists by funding their projects in exchange for access to the creative process, LTD Edition recordings, VIP access to events/recording sessions and even credit listing on the final product. Unlike other companies we build the model around the artist while providing the best fan support in the industry. ArtistShare projects have received countless awards and accolades including 10 Grammy awards and 29 Grammy nominations. Our artist roster includes some of today's most prestigious artists including Pulitzer prize and Oscar nominated writers, Guggenheim fellowship recipients, Grammy winners and NEA Jazz Masters. View some screenshots from the first fan-funded project (circa 2003!) here.
ArtistShare fan-funded recordings at the Grammy Awards
47th Annual Grammy Awards– 2005
Winner: Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album Maria Schneider - Concert In the Garden,
Nominee: Best Jazz Instrumental Solo Maria Schneider "Bulería, Solea y Rumba" -- Donny McCaslin, soloist (track from "Concert in the Garden")
Nominee: Best Instrumental Composition "Bulería, Solea y Rumba" -- Maria Schneider
48th Annual Grammy Awards– 2006
Winner: Best Instrumental Composition "Into The Light" Billy Childs
Nominee: Best Instrumental Jazz Album "Lyric"
Nominee: Best Instrumental Arrangement Billy Childs, arranger
Nominee: Best Comedy Album The Agoraphobic Cowboy, Rick Moranis
49th Annual Grammy Awards– 2007
Winner: Best Latin Jazz Album Brian Lynch/Eddie Palmieri - Simpatico
Nominee: Best Large jazz Ensemble Album Bob Brookmeyer - Spirit Music
50th Annual Grammy Awards– 2008
Winner: Best Instrumental Composition Maria Schneider - "Cerulean Skies"
Nominee: Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album - Maria Schneider "Sky Blue"
52nd Annual Grammy Awards– 2010
Nominee: Best Jazz Instrumental Album - The Clayton Brothers - "Brother to Brother"
Nominee: Best Latin Jazz Recording - Geoffrey Keezer - "Aurea"
53rd Annual Grammy Awards– 2011
Winner: Best Instrumental composition - The Path Among The Trees -Billy Childs
Nominee: Best Jazz Instrumental Recording, Individual or Group - The Clayton Brothers - "New Song And Dance"
Nominee: Gerald Clayton Best Instrumental Composition - Battle Circle - The Clayton Brothers - "New Song And Dance"
Nominee: Best Large Jazz Ensemble Recording The Path Among The Trees
Nominee: Best Instrumental Composition - Patrick Williams - Aurora
Nominee: Best Instrumental Arrangement - "Fanfare For A New Day" - Patrick Williams - Aurora
12th Annual Latin Grammy Awards– 2012
Nominee: Best MPB (Música Popular Brasileira) Album - Yeahwon - Yeahwon
Other nominees in this category were Caetano Veloso, Milton Nascimento, Djavan and Mônica Salmaso.
55th Annual Grammy Awards– 2013
Winner: Best Instrumental Arrangement - Gil Evans "How About You"
Nominee: Best Large Jazz Ensemble Recording The Gil Evans Project: Centennial
Nominee: Best Arrangement Featuring A Vocalist(s)- Gil Evans "Look to the Rainbow" - featuring Luciana Souza
56th Annual Grammy Awards– 2014
Winner: Best Contemporary Classical Composition - Maria Schneider "Winter Morning Walks"
Winner: Best Classical Vocal Solo - Dawn Upshaw "Winter Morning Walks"
Winner: Best Engineered Album, Classical "Winter Morning Walks"
58th Annual Grammy Awards– 2016
Nominee: Best Large Jazz Ensemble Recording The Gil Evans Project: Lines of Color
Winner: Best Large Jazz Ensemble Recording Maria Schneider: The Thompson Fields
Nominee: Best Jazz Instrumental Solo "Arbiters of Evolution" -- Donny McCaslin, soloist (track from "The Thompson Fields")
Founder Brian Camelio explains the ArtistShare model
BBC News feature on ArtistShare circa 2004


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I have the following sequence:
- Start MBProgressHUD spinner
- Download several images using NSConnectionURL and implemented connectionDidFinishLoading delegate to show the image
- Stop spinner after all images are downloaded and show the parent view that contains all the images
How should I implement the
connectionDidFinishLoading: to determine whether all the images are downloaded so that I can stop the spinner?
Should I be tracking the number of downloads, but what about thread safety?
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While I can chose
Share by a contact on my Droid's contact list, the Droid on the other end seems unable to open, or really do anything with, the resulting attachment if I receive it via Gmail or the normal mail client. Am I missing something? How do I import what I've shared?
While I can chose
There is an app called Hoccer which allows transfer of arbitrary data (contacts, pictures, links, ...) by making gestures with your phone. It also works with the iPhone but of course requires both devices to have the app installed.
It's a known issue that Android (at least pre-2.2) does not support import of .vcf files via email or sms, see http://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=3537
However, it does appear to work in Froyo on my Nexus One, when importing from email. As far as I'm aware it's still not catered for over SMS, and the thread above suggests it doesn't work for downloads in the browser either.
If both droids are in the same room the following will apply - You can both install Barcode Scanner and then on your device, open the contact, tap share, then tap Barcode Scanner. This will generate a QR Code. On the other phone, open the barcode scanner app and scan the QR Code. The second device will be able to add the contact via the scanned QR Code via the Add as Contact button after the scan successfully completes.
There's also Bump.
I've got an Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 and while viewing a contact, I just press the menu button, Send Business Card and choose between Bluetooth, Gmail, SMS or Moxier Mail (Exchange Client I think).
I've send contacts back and forth between my Android phone and my Palm phone. I don't have two Android phones, but I don't see why it wouldn't work.
Previously I was using 1.6 which was fully compatible with all my contacts on my old Palm phone, but since upgrading to 2.1 this does not work as well as I had hoped.
So, no software to install, works right out of the box for me.


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today includes two stories related to the humble mussel. The first has to do with the excellent binding properties of the fibres that mussels use to stick to every conceivable surface (including each other), while the second discusses their continued survival in an ocean environment that continues to warm up; not unlike the chilli mussel soup I found myself craving after researching this one. Both articles were first encountered on Eurekalert. As usual, the transcript follows the jump.
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The Celtics are perhaps the NBA's most recognizable franchise, tracing its roots back to 1946 as a founding member of what was then called the Basketball Association of America. The Celtics made their mark on NBA history shortly after naming Arnold "Red" Auerbach the head coach. Acting as both head coach and general manager, Auerbach constructed a roster that consisted of NBA all-time greats Bob Cousy, Bill Sharman, John Havlicek, Tom Heinsohn, Sam Jones, K.C. Jones and, of course, Bill Russell. Auerbach's Celtics steamrolled the NBA for more than a decade, winning championships in 11 of 13 seasons between the 1956-57 and 1968-69 campaigns. Boston was once again champs in 1973-74 and 1975-76 after adding stars Dave Cowens and Jo Jo White. Continuing its tradition of winning titles with star players, the Celtics took home three championships in the 1980s on the backs of Larry Bird, Kevin McHale, Dennis Johnson and Robert Parish. Following Bird's retirement in 1992, the Celtics had a losing stretch. The streak was broken with Boston's 17th NBA title in 2008, when the Celtics started the "Big 3" trend in the NBA by pairing Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen with longtime Boston star Paul Pierce. The Celtics have honored 22 former players and executives by retiring their numbers. Score with TicketCity - the place to go for Boston Celtics basketball tickets.
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Year two of the Brad Stevens experiment saw the Boston Celtics take major strides. Few expected Boston to reach the playoffs, something the Celtics did, by clinching the 7th seed in the Eastern Conference. It seems as if the rebuilding effort in Boston is taking place faster than expected, and there is much optimism in Boston coming into 2015. The corps of the 2015 Boston Celtics roster will be much the same as last season, with Avery Bradley, and Marcus Smart teaming up in a young, but talented back court. The Celtics did bring in veterans David Lee, and Amir Johnson to add experience to the front court, and draft picks Terry Rozier, and Marcus Thornton are expected to see playing time early. The thing that Boston is still missing in 2015 is a definitive star. Expect the Celtics to once again distribute the ball well, play solid defense, and fight for a lower seed in the NBA playoffs.
Check out our Boston Celtics Season Preview History page for previews of previous Celtics seasons.
The Celtics play their home games at the TD Garden located in Boston, Massachusetts. When filled to capacity, TD Garden holds more than 18 thousand screaming Celtic fans. Located within TD Garden is The Sports Museum, which features exhibits remembering every aspect of Boston's rich sports history. The Boston Celtics home bench at the TD Garden is in front of parts of section 1 and 22. TD Garden parking information is covered in our Celtics event guide.
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As one of the more legendary rivalries in all of sports, these two teams have combined to meet in the NBA Finals 11+ times, with the Celtics winning the majority of the matchups. Legends in the game of basketball have played in this rivalry which only adds to the historic significance when these two teams meet. With over 32 NBA championships, this rivalry is hard to top.
This rivalry dates back to the 1960s and the stakes are often at its highest when these two teams meet. With over 18 playoff series meetings, the most in NBA history, it is only natural for these two teams to be heated rivals. That number will only continue to rise in the years to come for a rivalry that has had NBA legends such as Julius Erving and Larry Bird participate in.
No matter the sport, Boston and New York will be a heated and bitter rivalry. This matchup is no different. With over 400 regular season meetings and another 60+ playoff matchups, this rivalry has seen it all. These two teams met three times in the 70s for the right to play in the NBA Finals and with multiple other playoff matchups over the years, the intensity level has shown no signs of slowing down.
The Celtics have established themselves as one of the premier franchises in all of sports since their existence in 1946. In their 60+ years, the Celtics have over 15 NBA championships and have won an Eastern Conference championship 20+ times. The success continues with more than 20 division titles and over 20 numbers retired.
Gates open for the general public one-hour before the game starts, just about enough time for you to finish counting all of the banners hanging from the rafters. Boston is known for its lively crowds and getting to the game early is definitely worth it.
TicketCity offers a big selection of Boston Celtics tickets which include some of the lowest priced seats on the market. Celtics tickets fluctuate based on demand and opponent. Marquee Eastern Conference opponents, like the Miami Heat, Chicago Bulls, Indiana Pacers, and New York Knicks can drive up home game prices. While cheap tickets are more plentiful for non-conference opponents. Those early season games may offer best opportunity to purchase Celtics tickets near face value.
No Celtics game is complete without spending a few hours before in a sports bar, The Fours is one of the best anywhere in the country and has been hosting Celtics fans and even players and coaches for years. If you are looking some classic New England dishes, Union Oyster House and Island Creek Oyster Bar are great options. Other good places are McGreevy's, Clio, and Blue Ginger.
The Celtics 2016-2017 schedule is listed as soon as it is announced by the NBA. The Celtics play in the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference, which means games against the Toronto Raptors, Philadelphia 76ers, New York Knicks, and Brooklyn Nets. Game times are announced by the NBA as soon as the TV schedule is set. Boston Celtics' home opener against the Milwaukee Bucks is typically one of the most popular games. If you are looking for Celtics news or scores, then visit our partners at CBS Sports. They are also a good source for the official Boston Celtics team roster.
With such a storied past and one of the most passionate fan bases anywhere, game days in TD Garden is always packed. While that gives the games an unforgettable environment, it also makes parking tricky. Both the rail and bus lines drop off close to the arena and are filled with Celtics fans. Purchasing a parking pass with your ticket allows you to park underneath or next to the arena and spend more time enjoying the experience and less time trying to find a parking spot. Parking garages nearby are between $10 and $38, but the fill up quick, so be prepared.
Boston Celtics season tickets are available to buy until tipoff of their home opener. Check our listings above or call us if you would like to purchase Celtics season tickets. Let us know if you want a particular section at TD Bank Garden.
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6 Terrifying Things Nobody Tells You About Donating Sperm
To a young guy with not much money, sperm donation seems too good to be true. It pays well (as we've pointed out before) and requires you to do nothing more than what you'd be doing anyway. And if you happen to help a childless couple along the way, that's just icing on the cake.
Having actually been a sperm donor, I can say that you had better be prepared for a long haul. There are a lot of (horrifying) hoops to jump through, and then sperm banks expect you to masturbate like ... well, like it's your job.
And it's not an easy one.
#6. Minorities, Runts and Gingers Need Not Apply
Sperm donation is a textbook example of a buyer's market; thousands of compulsively masturbating dudes are jockeying to impregnate a slim number of eggs. To even be considered, you and your sperm have to meet their criteria.
"They scored well on taste and color, but we're concerned about their performance at the 100-meter dash."
You obviously must be male (or a very talented female), usually between 18 and 35, and live within an hour's drive of the sperm bank. Not too difficult, right? Oh, did I mention you have to be at least 6 feet tall? Yeah, turns out nobody likes shorties, least of all prospective parents.
What a failure of a human being.
Also, you need to have a high school degree or better. The bank I went to required that you at least be enrolled in college, if not already a college graduate. Some banks request that you pursue a graduate degree because they can then charge an extra premium for PhD sperm. If you happen to be from an Ivy League school, even better.
You generally have to be white, as most sperm recipients are white couples. You must be in shape, since who wants a fatty for a kid (and if your fatness isn't genetic, your laziness might be)?
"I trained well for this golden opportunity."
Some banks even set restrictions on hair and eye color; the world's largest sperm bank recently stopped accepting sperm from redheads because nobody wants a goddamn carrot top, and their stockpile of ginger jizz was going to waste. In essence, you need to be a tall, dark and handsome Vitruvian Man from a good school ... who still has wound up in a position where, in order to make ends meet, he must masturbate for money.
#5. They Will Need to Know Everything About You (and Your Family)
OK, so it's understandable that parents want a good-looking kid. Hell, they're dropping upwards of $41,000 per baby, so this better be the damn Cadillac of babies. Naturally, to ensure only the highest grade human, the next step is to complete a medical history form.
Who knew the stork would be so picky?
If you've ever donated blood, you're already somewhat familiar with the process. In addition to the standard battery of health questions, you also need ensure you've never had sex with a man from Africa since 1977 for money or drugs or shared a bus seat with anyone who has. But after that, the medical questionnaire quickly becomes less of a standard health form and more of detailed catalog of every runny nose and weird rash that you or any member of your extended family has had.
In keeping with the practice of only taking the best of the best, there are 50 or so disqualifying conditions (again, depending on the bank), and something as minor as a food allergy can knock you out of the running. Also, if you've ever had an STD, you're automatically disqualified, even if it has since been cured.
Don't buy hookers if you want valuable sperm. That's the kind of moral they don't teach in Highlights.
You must also be able to provide a detailed medical history for every parent, sibling, aunt, uncle, cousin and grandparent you have, as well as any children your siblings or cousins may have, going back four generations. I was nearly disqualified because I am only the third generation of my family born in the U.S., but it was ultimately decided that three generations of medical history would be OK this time.
If you're still thinking this doesn't sound too difficult, realize that by submitting the form, you've given them carte blanche to interrogate you on the most intimate details of your life. If your medical history is decent, they give you a follow-up call to ask a few questions, so you have to be ready to explain any anomalous conditions or deaths in your family tree.
"Demanding satisfaction runs in his family. That's a black mark."
I had an uncle who died at a relatively young age in a workplace accident and I was asked to produce a newspaper article or obituary verifying my claim. I also had one set of grandparents who both died in their late sixties from heart attacks, which naturally was a cause for concern. When I explained that they had both been lifelong smokers and drinkers, I then had to assure them that no other member of my family had a history of substance abuse, to assuage their suspicions that I might be genetically predisposed to addictions.
Funnily enough, sex addiction wasn't a problem.
#4. The Staff Is Female, There Is Porn and You Will Be Interviewed
For those who make it through the fine mesh of medical and physical standards, it's now time to actually go to the bank. After going through a standard physical and having some blood samples taken, you'll usually meet the administrator of the bank for an interview, since this is in fact a job. You'll be asked some normal job interview questions (tell me about yourself, why do you want to do this, where do you see yourself in five years), and you're expected to answer them with something other than "I want to jerk off for money."
"Wanking into letterboxes isn't providing enough challenge. I really want a chance to prove myself."
If they like you and you pass the interview, it's now time for the main event. You have to give two preliminary donations to evaluate the quality of your baby gravy, and these donations (or "deposits" in sperm-banking parlance) are on the house; that is, they're not going to give you a red cent until they're sure your swimmers are the Michael Phelpses of the testicular tadpole world.
It's pretty terrible when your sperm does better at the interview stage than you.
You'll be led to the masturbatory chamber by one of the staff and given instructions for how to go about your business, just in case you weren't sure what to do. They then leave you to do your thing, but not before reminding you to wipe everything down once you're done.
The rooms are similar to a normal doctor's room, except the exam table has been replaced with a TV, DVD player and chair. Forcing yourself to overcome the warm toilet seat creepiness that this is the room where thousands of people have masturbated, you choose your porn, sit in your wanking throne and get to work. The porn is nothing special; as a guy who can make do with even the most vanilla adult entertainment, even I found the selection to be pretty lackluster. And no, no one on the staff will ever "assist" you.
The fluffers are currently working trauma, idiot.
Once you're done, you seal your cup and put it into a little brown bag. Multiple signs posted around the room will remind you to wash your hands and to clean everything with some Clorox wipes (curiously, there were no rubber gloves for those wishing to clean things beforehand, too). You drop your sample off for evaluation, trying not to make eye contact with the female technician. Did I mention that nearly all the staff will invariably be female?
"Please tell your pen to stop judging me."
The three main things they're looking for in your little guys are count (how many you have), motility (are they swimming in circles?) and morphology (make sure they're not growing extra heads). The sperm count is where most people have trouble, since you're already required to have an above-average sperm count, and masturbation only produces about half as many sperm as having sex. Fifty to 90 percent of donors who make it this far are eliminated.
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The Creme Fraiche Light moisturizer is just how it sounds in texture - a light and refreshing gel that sinks into the skin immediately - not at all rich or heavy. I will say right off the bat that I would not recommend this for drier skin as I don't think it would provide enough moisture. For my combination/oily skin, it works fantastically, even in the wintertime. It has a potent earthy scent that I can smell on my skin for about 15 minutes after applying - Boyfriend invariably tells me I smell good if he comes near me after I've put some on - but I don't smell it on my skin anymore after that. I have never encountered another moisturizer that sinks in so quickly and works so well under makeup and yet retains the ability to keep my skin moisturized throughout the day as this product. My oily areas get a little less oily throughout the day when I use it, and I can say with 100% certainty by this point that it does not clog my pores or break me out in the least.
Creme Fraiche Light has no sunscreen, so you will need to apply a separate sunscreen after using it, but I prefer it that way. Additionally, it contains a mild AHA (chemical) exfoliant to keep your skin smooth, and let me tell you, my skin is the smoothest it's ever been since I started using this moisturizer in the mornings paired with my Paula's Choice 2% BHA Liquid (reviewed here) at night. What might surprise you, given the AHA content, is that this product is still recommended for sensitive skin, but I must agree; my skin has reacted poorly to strong AHA treatments I've tried in the past, but it seems to love Creme Fraiche Light used as a morning moisturizer. I swear to you that someone at work actually said to me the other day, "Your skin looks so smooth, I just want to touch it!" and made a stroking motion with her hand. What a lovely compliment!
I have used my tube up about halfway now and I know I will find a way to repurchase it after it's gone, either online or through European friends. Being the beauty addict that I am, I have about 3 other full size moisturizers I need to work my way through and that I want to review as well, so I may take a break from it for a while once it's gone, but I know that come summertime (if not sooner) I will absolutely crave using this product again. For those who think this sounds great but have a different skin type, Nuxe also makes a Creme Fraiche de Beaute (for normal skin) and a Creme Fraiche de Beaute Enrichie (for dry skin).
Readers, have you tried this or any other Nuxe skincare items? I would love to hear your thoughts!
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I had just installed Ubuntu 11.10 on my MacBook Air, and have a lot of problems. I used this tutorial, after executing script and rebooting some problems were solved, but now I have completely not working touchpad, keyboard & screen backlight works incorrect (screen brightness is not 100%, but it is 100% in settings, keyboard backlight turns on/off randomly). How to fix it? P. S. Script said that it's no such file or directory for some .icc file. Google says, that I should copy it from Mac OS X drive, but I completely replaced it with Ubuntu.
It's more robust (and less likely to cause issues in the future) to use the latest stable Ubuntu version, which is 12.04 (11.10 causes so much problems for Macs...). You should find your trackpad, keyboard, and backlight working properly.


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If I made an Xbox 360 game with XNA, would I need to debug it on the Xbox 360 as I was coding it? Or would there be a small emulator on my computer to debug it?
You need to register as an XBLIG Developer in order to run and debug on your Xbox.
To debug on your PC you can set up an additional windows game project (XNA runs on Windows as well). Then you would have two projects, one XBox and one Windows that run the same game. You just want to make sure that your solution is set up to be cross platform. The only problem with this is that it doesn't emulate an XBox entirely as in you aren't limited by hardware in any way and as such you have a good chance of experiencing bugs on your XBox that you can't reproduce on your PC.
Yes, you don't need an XBox 360 to run or debug an XNA game. In fact, even if you have a developer account and are running it on an XBox360, you would still debug on a PC.
We have the professional dev kits in our studio which give you extra power to compensate for the extra bits you run while in debug builds, but we STILL debug on PC.
Also just to make it super clear - you can use a normal 360 to test and run games you make, it doesn't have to be a dev kit.
To debug an XBOX 360 game you need a devkit and here is how you can buy one.
You can run the game on your standard XBOX 360 if you have payed a subscription for your developer account.


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The Allegheny Mountains kept settlers from moving west for a time, but they eventually did pass through those mountains and establish the first settlements to the west of them. In 1774 Harrodsburg, the first permanent settlement in what would later become Kentucky, was founded by James Harrod. Daniel Boone explored the region in 1767 and then founded Boonesboro in 1775, after cutting a trail through Cumberland Gap, when was known as the Wilderness Trail.
In December 31, 1776, the counties of Virginia beyond the Appalachian Mountains became known as Kentucky County (aka Kentucke County) by dividing Fincastle County. During the 3-1/2 years of Kentucky County's existence, government seat was in Harrodstown also knwn as Oldtown, and later renamed Harrodsburg.
Kentucky County was abolished on June 30, 1780, when it was divided into Fayette, Jefferson, and Lincoln counties of Virginia. Eventually, the residents of Fayette, Jefferson, and Lincoln counties petitioned for a separation from Virginia.Ten constitutional conventions were held in Danville between 1784 and 1792, in the Constitution Square Courthouse . The final convention, in April 1792, was approved by the Virginia House of Delegates.
Kentucky Counties
The the Kentucky Territory, was organized on May 7, 1800. The State of Kentucky was created as the 15th state on June 1, 1792. It has 120 Counties. The Kentucky State Capital is in Frankfort and the state government website is kentucky.gov. Select a Kentucky county to view information & records pertaining to each County
Getting Started with Kentucky Genealogy and Family Trees
Kentucky Genealogy Tips & Hints – Kentucky genealogy can be traced through cemetery records, court filings such as marriage certificates and even archived newspapers. Browsing through Kentucky records like bibles, birth certificates and letters, if available, is another way to glean missing information. Libraries are a good source to find books, periodicals, magazines and other printed material full of helpful information to help trace genealogy. Unfortunately, some Kentucky counties have kept better records than others. So, you may hit a few roadblocks along the way. However, you shouldn't let that deter you, especially in this digital era.
Understanding Kentucky Genealogy – To understand the basics of genealogy, you first have to know what it is. Genealogy is a way to trace the ancestry of a family through the generations. It is a type of investigation to compile data so a family can see their own history. For many families, understanding their own heritage is very important. But, it can be difficult to get beyond the basics, to go back more than just a couple of generations. Without knowing how to conduct a proper genealogy search, there can be gaps or an incomplete family tree. So, it is a good idea to know what resources you can rely on to get the job done. Genealogical research in the state is aided by excellent research facilities and printed materials on Kentucky's early settlement.
Genealogy, or the study of one's own family history, is an important part of who we are as kentuckians. We all would like to know exactly what are origins are. Unfortunately, that is far easier for some people than for others. If you are one of those others, you may need to do some serious genealogy research. If that research point you to Kentucky, here are some things that could help you along the way. Chances are that you have some clue about your family history. It might be a picture, a date, a last name, or even a love letter. Whatever it is, use it to your advantage. Take whatever material you have and share it with others. There are many online forums devoted to Kentucky genealogical research. The people in those forums will be glad to help you with your Kentucky ancestry research.
Finding The Lost Counties
It is also important for you to know that there are two "lost counties" in Kentucky. As the state changed, two counties were eventually done away with entirely. Beckham County was dissolved on 29 Apr 1904, but the state still has some postal records and marriage records on file from that county.
The other "lost county" isn't really lost at all. The name was simply shortened. It went from being called Josh Bell County to simply being called Bell County beginning on January 31, 1873. The county was originally formed just after the Civil War, on February 5, 1867, from portions of Harlan and Knox Counties. So, if you are looking for records from its first 6 years, you should look under the full original name of Josh Bell County.
Paper Trails
It would be fair to say that Kentucky is, in general, a little behind the times when it comes to genealogy. A lot of the Kentucky public records have not been digitized. However, that doesn't mean that they don't exist. You just have to follow the paper trails. Visit Kentucky libraries and historical societies and look for Bibles, Books, Newspaper Articles, Birth Certificates, Marriage Certificates, Death Certificates, Court Documents or Land Deeds.
The DAR (Daughters Of The American Revolution) and the SAR (Sons Of The American Revolution) are huge organizations. They are devoted to helping descendants of those who helped to fight for freedom in America during and around the time of the Revolutionary War. There are both DAR and SAR chapters in Kentucky. So, if your ancestor may have had any connection to our founding fathers or to the military, you should definitely start there.
There are several websites which contain court records and other data where visitors can trace their Kentucky ancestry for free. The Internet is also a source to find Kentucky ancestry communities where people can perform Kentucky research and potentially create family trees or connect to relatives they didn't know existed.
- RAOGK Volunteers for Kentucky (raogk.org)
- Kentucky Genealogy Network Community (plus.google.com)
- Kentucky Genealogy Network (facebook.com)
- Encyclopedia of Kentucky (kyenc.org) – free, online resource on Kentucky history, culture, geography, and natural environment.
- The Kentucky Family Group Sheet Project (fgs-project.com)
- USGenweb – Kentucky Genealogy (ingenweb.com)
- Free GenForum Message Boards – Kentucky (genforum.genealogy.com)
- Free Rootsweb Message Boards – Kentucky (boards.ancestry.com)
- Cyndis List Kentucky Links (cyndislist.com)
- Kentucky Mailing List (rootsweb.ancestry.com)
- Kentucky American History and Genealogy Project (usgennet.org)
- Kentucky Migrations Project (usgennet.org)
- Kentucky (wikipedia.org)
- Random Acts of Genealogical Kindness (RAOGK) – Kentucky (raogk.org)
- Kentucky Genealogy Look Ups (geneasearch.com)
- USGenWeb Archives Project for Kentucky (usgwarchives.net)
- Background Sources for Kentucky (ancestry.com) from Red Book: American State, County, and Town Sources.
Kentucky Ethnic Group Research
Many records of African American slaves and family migration records from the time of reconstruction can be found at the Kentucky Historical Society and the Filson Library. During slavery, many slaves were sold and purchased in Kentucky, but it was also a major hub for the Underground Railroad. In fact, slaves, former slaves, and free African Americans were so prevalent in the area that almost 20% of the residents of the state had some African American ancestry, as of 1860. Researchers should note, however, that all African Americans freed after the new constitution was passed in 1850 were required to leave the state 30 days or less after gaining their freedom.
Local courts generally have records on file for court cases involving African Americans who were accused of petty crimes and misdemeanors.
County clerks maintained marriage records for African Americans after the Civil War ended. After 1865 "Declarations" (late marriage records) were allowed to be recorded after the fact.
Veteran's assistance, poor assistance, schools, and hospitals were all established by the Freedman's Bureau. Those records can be found on both a national and a state level. The federal records include information about freedmen, marriage records, abandoned land records, refugee records, and other information. The state records do not contain much helpful genealogical information. Some separate tax lists, vital records, marriage records and school records were kept for Kentucky African Americans as well.
While county and city estate and property records remain the best sources for identifying slaves and their families, other records, such as lists of free persons of color, marriages, slave lists, apprenticeship bonds, trial dockets, lists of slave owners, church records, family and plantation records, account books, bills of sale, and other miscellaneous records should be used.
- USF Africana Heritage Project (africanaheritage.com)
- Virginia, Freedmen's Bureau Letters or Correspondence, 1865-1872 (familysearch.org)
- African American Genealogical Research (lva.virginia.gov)
- Born in Slavery: Slave Narratives from the Federal Writers' Project, 1936-1938 (memory.loc.gov)
- American Slave Narratives: An Online Anthology
- Kentucky African American Griots (rootsweb.ancestry.com)
- Kentucky Native American Books (amazon.com)


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TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A new education campaign is aimed at getting people to listen to their hearts in an effort to stop heart attacks before they happen.
Doctors have long listed the signs and symptoms of a heart attack, but the Early Heart Attack Care campaign urges people to think even earlier. Cardiologists say more than half of all heart attacks are preceded by symptoms that, if treated, could prevent the heart attack. Dr. Lambert Wu, with Topeka's Cotton-O'Neil Heart Center, says those symptoms can appear days and even weeks ahead of the cardiac event.
The trick is paying attention to them. Dr. Wu says the symptoms might seem like nothing - things like back pain, fatigue, shortness of breath, an odd throat pain or nausea. But taken as a whole, they could signal something more. Dr. Wu says if the symptoms are out of the ordinary or recurring or a problem you've never had before, it could be an underlying problem.
Dr. Wu says these seemingly minor symptoms could be triggered because arteries are in the early stages of blockage. Finding that out before it gets worse could be life-saving. He says the earlier the diagnosis, the better chance of preventing a full-blown heart attack.
Because those early symptoms can be so faint, Dr. Wu admits patients shouldn't be shy about taking the lead. He says patients should be forthright in saying what they are feeling is not what they normally feel like, they are uncomfortable with what they are feeling and they are concerned it could be their heart.
Dr. Wu ays if you think you are having a heart attack, call 9-1-1. He also points out that women must be especially alert - their heart attack symptoms often are less obvious, like pain in the back, jaw or arm.


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could you explain to me the life course for a massive star (30-40 solar masses) from birth to death using the HR Diagram (by showing key events in its life on the HR Diagram)? thanks
I won't primarily explain the H-R diagrams, because I think focussing on some of the underlying physics is essential for understanding, especially stellar nucleosytheses. For simplification let's assume the star initially consists of nothing else than ordinary hydrogen and traces of carbon and nitrogen.
Nuclear fusion of hydrogen forms helium; fusion of helium forms carbon; fusion of carbon leads to heavier elements like neon, also oxygen, sodium, magnesium; neon decays to oxygen; oxygen fuses to silicon and others; silicon fuses stepwise with helium to iron. Each of these phases of burning needs higher temperature, and it releases energy. The phases can be subdivided in first core burning, then shell burning.
Earlier phases last long enough to be be visible from outside, resulting in motion within the HR diagram. Heating from phase to phase generally results in an overall expansion of the star. The last phases last only a short time, too short to propagate effects to outside.
Fusion of iron consumes energy. Therefore the star gets a problem after the core consists of iron. Outer pressure cannot be stopped by fusion and further heating: The core collapses to a neutron star or a black hole, while the outer part is blown off by a supernova. Neutron stars usually rotate rapidly, and cool down over very long periods of time.
After this overall framework you may go deeper into details of the phases.


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INDIANAPOLIS -- The Marion County Sheriff's Office has launched an internal investigation into why a female inmate was placed in the wrong cellblock this week with nine men at the county jail.
Lt. Col. Gary Tingle, the jail division commander, said investigators are not yet sure how long the woman spent in the cell. She has not alleged any wrongdoing on the part of the other inmates.
"As to what caused it, that is still being investigated," Tingle said. "We haven't come to a conclusion at this time."
It's the second time in the last year that a Marion County Jail guard has inadvertently locked a male inmate and a female inmate in the same cell. After an incident last summer, in which the woman claimed the male inmate sexually assaulted her, Sheriff John Layton reprimanded the three deputies working the area and ordered them to undergo remedial training.
He implemented new cellblock policies, including a requirement that labeled and color-coded signage be displayed on all blocks.
Although the course of events in the latest incident are unclear, some details have emerged.
The mix-up happened sometime between 8 and 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, when the 28-year-old inmate was supposed to have been escorted to a female cellblock after her trip to the jail's medical office.
Instead, someone took her to a dormitory-style cellblock for men. Once inside, the woman realized she was in the wrong place and called her mother to complain, she later told investigators.
Jail officers realized the error, Tingle said, after they received a call from the woman's attorney.
But how did a female inmate end up with a group of men in the first place?
"It's a complicated issue," Tingle said. "The facility is antiquated. It's old. We don't have enough space for the number of inmates that we currently house, and so we're constantly changing our cellblocks in order to accommodate the number of beds that we have."
A statement from Layton's office chalked the incident up to the same issue: "chronic jail overcrowding."
At the time of the incident, Tingle said, the jail was holding 936 inmates, 264 of them female.
All of the jail's 71 cellblocks are designated for a specific purpose – men in the general population, women in the general population, or men with mental health issues, as examples.
Some of those blocks, however, are switched to a different purpose depending on the jail's need. So a cellblock that is one day being used to house men can the next day be switched and used to house women, Tingle said.
On average, Tingle said a cellblock can change functions about six times per week and sometimes as many as two or three times a day.
Tingle said officials keep note of each cell's designation using a spreadsheet. Before last summer's incident, the block classifications were kept in a main control area. But Tingle said that since then jail officials have implemented more safeguards, such as displaying signage outside each cellblock.
In this case, Tingle said that signage was properly displayed. But it's unclear why that wasn't noticed by the official who took the woman to the wrong cell.
"We're trying to figure out why that was ignored or missed," Tingle said.
Once the woman was inside the block, Tingle said the official might not have realized the mistake. Inmates need to pass through two sets of doors to reach the cellblock, which separates them from the officers. The process can leave other inmates already inside the block out of an official's sight.
"It helps from a safety standpoint," Tingle said. "If inmates wanted to do harm to an officer, he's not opening the door and going directly into a cellblock with them. We have that extra layer between them and us."
During the incident last July, a jail guard locked a male inmate in a cell that was already holding a female inmate. The two inmates were left alone together for as long as five minutes after the male inmate sent the guard on an errand within the jail.
The woman claimed the man sexually assaulted her, but charges were never filed. When outside investigators were brought in to investigate her claim, the woman refused to cooperate and a rape test proved inconclusive.
Contributing: Kristine Guerra and Cathy Knapp of The Indianapolis Star.


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Kids love temporary tattoos, and when you can buy 100 of them for under $3, you will too! Halloween-themed tattoos are sure to be popular, but you could also pass out others, like local sports team logos, traditional designs, and animals. Or, make your own custom tattoos online.


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Today was one of those days that I just could not focus on my research. On days like this I busy myself in the kitchen. That way, I feel like I am accomplishing all sorts of things without actually doing any real work. This recipe comes from the Country Living magazine website--they've never steered anyone wrong have they? They came out very well, so I am copying the recipe here so I can always have access to it. This recipe makes 10 sandwich-sized rolls, and 14-16 dinner rolls.
- 2 1/2 cups warm water
- 6 1/2 cups to 7 1/2 cups bread flour
- 1 tablespoons salt
- 2 tablespoons cornmeal
2. Form the rolls: Place a pan filled with hot water on the floor of the oven or on the lowest rack. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. On a lightly floured surface, divide the dough into 10 (or 14 or 16) equal pieces. Form each piece into a roll shape and place on a baking pan lightly dusted with cornmeal. Let rolls rise uncovered for 30 minutes.
3. Bake the rolls: Using a razor blade or sharp knife, make a 1/4-inch-deep slash on the top of each roll. Slide the baking sheet into the upper third of the oven and bake until dark golden brown -- about 25 minutes. Transfer the rolls to a wire rack and allow to cool 10 minutes. Store in an airtight container for up to two days or freeze for up to 1 month.