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The only desktop PC here to provide a multiplier-unlocked Sandy Bridge processor, Palicomp's Phoenix i5 Sonar takes a 3.3GHz Intel Core i5-2500K chip that's designed for overclocking. Unfortunately, you'll need a P67-chipset-based motherboard to take advantage: Palicomp supplies an H67 board.
The Palicomp Phoenix i5 Sonar's Gigabyte motherboard comes with SATA 6Gbps support, a full set of digital audio connections, HDMI and a large selection of software. The latter is often as bizarre as it is innovative – there's a utility that forces your PC into sleep mode whenever your mobile phone goes out of Bluetooth range, for example. Its H67 chipset doesn't support USB 3.0 as standard; the other vendors here have added their own cards, but Palicomp has not. Instead, you get 12 USB 2.0 ports.
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Despite this PC's lack of overclocking abilities, there is still some benefit in having a 'K' chip over the standard version: its integrated graphics processor has double the number of execution units, giving the Palicomp Phoenix i5 Sonar PC an advantage in gaming. In our Fear test, this amounted to only an extra 2fps at 'Maximum' detail settings, but other titles may fare better – particularly those optimised for Intel graphics solutions.
Unfortunately, the Palicomp Phoenix i5 Sonar PC's overall system performance wasn't as good as we expected. It scored 156 WorldBench 6 points, which is only four more than the Core i5-2400-based Chillblast Fusion Summit.
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As with the other PCs, you also get 4GB of RAM, a 1TB hard drive and a 21.5in AOC monitor. Pleasingly, the Palicomp Phoenix i5 Sonar pairs its external speaker set with a subwoofer.
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Processor: Until recently, Intel's Core i3 processor had the sub-£500 PC category sewn up. While you'll still find good value in systems based on this architecture, second-generation Core i5 'Sandy Bridge' chips blow them away in performance terms. Identify these chips by their four-digit model number.
'K' versions of Intel's Sandy Bridge processors support overclocking, but you'll need a pricey P67-chipset-based motherboard, which itself requires a discrete graphics card. If you use a 'K' chip without a P67 motherboard, you won't be able to overclock it but will be able to take advantage of its improved graphics processor over standard chips (which are themselves improved over first-gen Core processors).
Neither option should be considered fast enough for a true gaming PC, but some titles are playable. Intel lists games optimised to run on its integrated technology at tinyurl.com/b4vppc.
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Memory: Expect 4GB at this price and don't settle for less than 2GB. Most CPUs require DDR3 RAM, while older ones can also use DDR2. Check your motherboard has free slots if you plan to upgrade later.
Storage: Falling prices mean that 1TB is well within the budget of even a budget PC. You can never have too much storage space, and digital media will quickly fill a reasonably sized drive. Hard-drive space is easy to add later, however.
If you're planning to upgrade hard drives internally, ensure that you've got spare drive bays inside your PC's case.
Get a drive that can write to the DVD+/-R formats at 16-speed or better.
If you want to get 8.5GB on to one disc, get a drive that can write to dual-layer discs at 12- and eight-speed respectively.
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Flat-panel: It's the component you'll be spending all your time looking at, but PC makers often compromise on the monitor.
Good-quality full-HD monitors are available even in sub-£500 systems. Expect to find a 21.5in model, although these are often marketed as 22in screens. It's best to get one with dual inputs and a digital connection, letting you get the best image quality available and hook up additional devices.
Graphics card: With the best graphics cards retailing for more than £300, a sub-£500 PC is unlikely to satisfy a hardcore gamer. However, decent graphics cards get cheaper all the time, and budget PCs can now handle games that were unthinkable a few months ago.
Intel's Core i3 and i5 CPUs come with integrated graphics processors that deliver around double the performance of older Intel integrated solutions. The new Sandy Bridge chips are even faster and offer features such as dual monitor outputs. These machines support HD video and Windows Aero effects without the need for a separate graphics card.
AMD's ATI Radeon HD 5450 is a popular choice for a budget PC. It doesn't offer a great speed advantage over Intel GMA integrated graphics, but it offers support for DirectX 11.0. Many cards can also drive multiple monitors.
If you really want to play games, nVidia's GeForce GT 240 will provide some extra speed. Be prepared to lower your graphics settings, however.
Power supply: Expect only a basic PSU at this price point. A 450W or 500W model is a good starting point.
Sound card and speakers: You're unlikely to get a sound card at this price point.
Palicomp Phoenix i5 Sonar: Specs
- 3.3GHz Intel Core i5-2500K
- Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit (choose Windows 7 32bit at no extra cost)
- 12 x USB 2.0
- Gigabyte H67M-UD2H-B3 motherboard
- 450W WinPower PSU
- 21.5in AOC F22+ monitor (0.25mm pixel pitch, 1920x1080)
- Intel GMA HD 3000 (Fear: 18fps)
- onboard sound
- 2 x Logitech S220 speakers and subwoofer
- 24x/24x/12x/16x/6x/8x/12x/16x (DVD-R/+R/-R DL/+R DL/-RW/+RW/-RAM/-ROM)
- one-year return-to-base warranty
- WorldBench 6 score: 156
- 3.3GHz Intel Core i5-2500K
- Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit (choose Windows 7 32bit at no extra cost)
- 12 x USB 2.0
- Gigabyte H67M-UD2H-B3 motherboard
- 450W WinPower PSU
- 21.5in AOC F22+ monitor (0.25mm pixel pitch, 1920x1080)
- Intel GMA HD 3000 (Fear: 18fps)
- onboard sound
- 2 x Logitech S220 speakers and subwoofer
- 24x/24x/12x/16x/6x/8x/12x/16x (DVD-R/+R/-R DL/+R DL/-RW/+RW/-RAM/-ROM)
- one-year return-to-base warranty
- WorldBench 6 score: 156
The Palicomp Phoenix i5 Sonar PC lacks USB 3.0 support and its general performance is no match for our fastest systems, but it's the best on test for multimedia and low-level gaming.


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Here's one I did
This programmer finds your arguments about different phones amusing: trust me, they're all hell to develop for.
Posted February 5, 2012
My thing is, if I want to take a picture I have a nice nikon camera for that. If I want to take a really nice picture, my wife has an awesome DSLR I bought her a few years ago. My phone I need to make calls, be easy to navigate, and provide quick internet browsing/youtube....the Nexus does all that and more....
Posted April 3, 2012
I don't mean to get in on an argument with my first post here, but I completely agree with you c47. I love my Galaxy Nexus. Hopefully soon someone will make a nice HD panthers wallpaper or a live wallpaper. That would look sick on the Nexus.
Posted April 4, 2012
Excellent work. My 4s is looking nice.
F*ck a droid btw
I know this is an Apple love fest, but for my ANDROID, I'm using the new logo decal of just the outlined panther face. It works great.
Here's the one i made a while back :/
Well I was going to use one of the new Panther logos on my phone's background until I saw fieryprophet's sig. That pretty much replaced the logo. As far as the phone argument, if everyone liked the same thing it would be a boring world...
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The Pardee Signature Care Center in the Blue Ridge Mall will host the free Spirit of Women presentation on Migraines entitled "It's All in Your Head" on Tuesday, July 14, from 6-7 p.m. Guest speaker will be Joel Callahan Jr., M.D., who is fellowship-trained in Neuro-Muscular Disease and board certified in Neurology from Pardee Neurology Associates in Hendersonville. Dr. Callahan will discuss what causes migraines, common triggers and when to determine if you need to see a neurologist.
It is estimated that approximately 12 percent of Americans, about 30 million people, suffer from migraine headaches. Migraines are a neurological disorder in which a person suffers recurrent moderate to severe headaches that worsen during routine physical activity and can last from four hours to three of more days when left untreated. Though anyone can suffer from migraines, they are most common between the ages of 30 and 60, and women are three times as likely to get them as men.
This Spirit of Womenpresentation is free and open to anyone who is interested in learning more about migraines. Please register online at pardeesignaturecare.org or by calling the Pardee Signature Care Center at (828) 692-4600.
The Pardee Signature Care Center in the Blue Ridge Mall will host the free presentation "Shoulder Pain: Don't Shrug It Off" on Thursday, July 30, from 11 a.m. - 12p.m. Guest speaker will be Suzanne Hall, M.D., a fellowship trained shoulder specialist and board certified orthopedic surgeon at Appalachian Orthopedics in Hendersonville, NC. Dr. Hall will discuss common causes of shoulder pain, signs of trouble, the latest treatment options, and how to keep your shoulders healthy. This presentation is free and open to anyone who is interested in learning more about the care of their shoulders.
Please register online at pardeesignaturecare.org or by calling the Pardee Signature Care Center at (828) 692-4600.
Pardee Hospital's Signature Care Center is hosting a free informative class titled "Medicare Choices Made Easy" on Thursday, July 23 from 3 – 5 pm at the Pardee Signature Care Center, located in the Blue Ridge Mall. Sponsored by the Seniors' Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) of Henderson County and the Buncombe County Council on Aging, this program explains the sections of Medicare, when to sign up, how to avoid penalties and how to make the most cost-effective choices. People new to Medicare, care givers and others who help senior citizens with their Medicare insurance are encouraged to attend.To register, please call (828) 692-4600 or go to coabc.org/events.
Pardee Hospital Foundation Announces Physician and Philanthropist of the Year at Annual
Pardee Hospital Foundation raises over $100,000 at annual gala and donor recognition event on Friday, June 19.
Pardee Hospital Foundation has named Dr. Stuart Glassman as Pardee Hospital's Physician of the Year and Mary Ball Jackson of Hendersonville as Philanthropist of the Year. The two recipients were honored at the Foundation's annual gala and donor recognition event that was held at Blue Ridge Community College on Friday, June 19. The event for Pardee Hospital drew over 385 attendees and rose over $100,000 in funds that will benefit Pardee Hospital's Operating Room Integration Project.
Each year, the Foundation hosts the gala to inspire community support for Pardee Hospital, through education of the Hospital's latest achievements and recognition of physicians and philanthropists that have made a difference in the lives of many in the community. Both Dr. Glassman and Ms. Jackson were chosen as award recipients by an appointed committee, selected from nominations made by patients, community members, Pardee staff, and fellow physicians and philanthropists.
Dr. Glassman is a very engaged member of the Pardee Hospital staff and has had a thriving general and peripheral vascular surgery practice in Hendersonville for nearly 30 years. He has a passion for the arts, which is what connected him to his wife Barbara, and lead him to his "alternative" career – a professional ceramic artist. Dr. Glassman's dedication to his patients and his intent to always push Pardee Hospital towards excellence is why he stood out as a top candidate for the award of Physician of the Year. His acceptance speech at the Gala was one full of praise and accolades for Pardee, further reinforcing his dedication to not only his profession, but to the hospital as well.
"Both Dr. Glassman and Ms. Jackson embody a spirit of caring and professionalism," said Kimerly Hinkelman, Executive Director of the Pardee Hospital Foundation. "We are honored that they have chosen to share their gifts and talents with us at Pardee Hospital."
Philanthropist of the Year award recipient, Mary Ball Jackson, retired to Hendersonville with her husband over 20 years ago. Since she has been here, she has donated her time and her talent to the Pardee Hospital Auxiliary, working in the Garden Café, and serving on the Pardee Hospital Board both as a member as well as President. Ms. Jackson has also served on the Pardee Hospital Foundation Board and helped establish the Generations of Excellence Committee. She has also given her time to her church and to the Garden Club over the years.
The funds raised from this year's event will benefit the Operation Room Integration Project, aimed to simplify the surgery suite, one of the most complex environments in the hospital. The integration will allow doctors and nurses to focus less on manipulating cumbersome machines and focus more on patient care. Improved technology will complement the surgeons' skills and allow the entire surgical team to work more safely and efficiently.
The "Under the Stars" theme for the event was pulled together with a significant donation of time and materials from local businesses, Gala Committee members, and Pardee Hospital Foundation staff. Gala Committee Chairs Lisa Hamlin, William F. Gold, Deanna Ellis, and Kandi Hendricks along with the following businesses helped make the event possible: AAA Vacations, Common Saints, Corner Kitchen, Flowers by Larry, Lindsay Cromartie, Empire Distributing, Jaguar Land Rover Asheville, Diamond Rush Jewelers, Pat Lance with Spintastic Sounds, U-Rent-A- Plant, and Shelley's Jewelry. "We are very grateful for the support we received from our volunteers, sponsors, and donors," said Hinkelman. "Their support has an incredible impact not only on helping us advance our technology, but on the communities we serve. It is because of them that we can assure our patients and their families receive the best health care experience possible."
The evening concluded with dinner, dancing, and the announcement of the big raffle winner. Reverend David Hinkelman won the all-inclusive Alaskan Cruise trip for two.
The community is invited to a Lunch and Learn workshop entitled "Living with the Fear of Recurrence," from 12 - 1 p.m. on Friday, June 26, at Pardee Hospital, located at 800 North Justice Street in Hendersonville. This workshop will discuss coping methods to deal with common fears associated with the return of cancer after treatment.
Presenter, Lyn Filip, RN, BSN, OCN,obtained her under-graduate degree in nursing from the University of Virginia. She has worked in Gynecologic Oncology for over 25 years at Stanford, Duke and now at UNC as a Clinical Instructor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Filip is a member of the Society of Gynecologic Oncology and served as the first Nurse appointed to their 2012 Program Committee.
This free community event will be located in the Video Conference Room on the ground floor of Pardee Hospital. Directional signs will be posted at the main entrance as well as the parking garage. A complimentary light lunch will be provided.
For more information or to register, please call (828) 696-1341. Seating is limited and registration is requested by 4:30 p.m. on June 23.


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Murdoch Faces New Claims From Ex-Supermarket Promotion Rival
News Corp.'s $500 million settlement of Valassis Communications Inc.'s unfair competition complaints has stirred a former rival in the business of supermarket promotions to try to reopen a closed case to take another crack at the company built by Rupert Murdoch.
Floorgraphics Inc., which settled its allegations of anticompetitive behavior by selling News Corp. its contracts for $29.5 million in 2009, asked a New Jersey judge this month to let it examine new evidence that might entitle it to more money. Company executive George Rebh said in a March 29 affidavit he wanted to renew his fight after reading how much News Corp. paid Valassis and its January statement that it saw "significant risks" in presenting that case to a jury.
"It was the combination," he said in court papers.
Murdoch may already have spent more than the projected earnings of News Corp.'s hit "Avatar" movie to settle Valassis's lawsuits. Floorgraphics' potential demands would be added to that, and separate claims by Insignia Systems Inc. at a trial to be scheduled after April 12. The Minneapolis-based marketer of in-store promotions seeks unspecified damages from New York-based News Corp.'s News America Marketing, or NAM, which contributed to its division's $414 million operating loss in the quarter ended Dec. 31 due to the Valassis payment.
"News Corp. cost us hundreds of millions of dollars in lost opportunity," Insignia Chief Executive Officer Scott Drill said in an interview. Rebh declined to say what his estimates of damage to Floorgraphics are.
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News Corp. said in a filing that Floorgraphics couldn't reopen the case because it couldn't show "extraordinary justifying circumstances." Teri Everett, a spokeswoman for News Corp., declined to comment beyond its court filing.
The Valassis settlement kept the spotlight of a trial off allegations that News Corp. employees threatened smaller rivals, destroyed signs in supermarkets and broke into computers to steal trade secrets. Insignia's lawyers have 20 hours of videotaped sales meetings at NAM "that are quite powerful in terms of their mentality with respect to competition," Drill said. NAM hasn't made overtures about settling, Drill said, adding that he's looking forward to a trial.
While Drill hasn't seen the tapes, which are under seal, he said he was told of their "power." Floorgraphics' Rebh wants News Corp. to turn the tapes over to him too, according to his deposition.
Coupon Business
News Corp., of which Murdoch is chairman and CEO, relies on the coupon business, which last year had $353 million in operating income, to help fund new ventures such as Fox Business News and Sky Italia, said Barclays Plc credit analyst Hale Holden.
News Corp. will make $350 million to $400 million in operating income from "Avatar" once the world's top-grossing film is also released on pay television and DVD, two people with knowledge of its financial performance and projections said last month. The sum represents News Corp.'s cut of about 40 percent of as much as $1 billion that the film is expected to earn, the people said.
Of 22 equity analysts rating News Corp.'s stock, there are 11 "buys," 10 "holds" and one "sell," according to Bloomberg data.
The cases are Insignia Systems Inc. v. News America Marketing In-Store Inc., 04-cv-04213, U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota (Minneapolis) and Floorgraphics Inc. v. News America Marketing In-Store Services Inc., 04-cv-03500, U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey (Trenton).


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Sigel Camp #614, Department of Missouri, Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, had a productive and successful second quarter of 2014 by participating in ceremonies honoring cadets graduating from the ROTC programs at Missouri S&T and by attending the Department of Missouri Annual Encampment, which took place at Comfort Suites in Rolla this year.
Sigel Camp #614 Commander Randal A. Burd, Jr. attended two ROTC award ceremonies at Missouri S&T this quarter, the first being for Stonehenge Battalion of Army ROTC on 7 May 2014. Burd presented Cadet Melissa Jaime of Stonehenge Battalion with the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War ROTC Award. Jaime served as Cadet Battalion Commander for Stonehenge Battalion in the fall semester of 2013 and was a drill sergeant in the U.S. Army before becoming a cadet at Missouri S&T. Burd then attended the award ceremony for Detachment 442 of Air Force ROTC at Missouri S&T on 10 May 2014. Cadet Stephanie M. Speer was presented with the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War ROTC Award by Commander Burd at this ceremony. Sigel Camp #614 also awarded the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War JROTC award to Cadet William Knoske of Army JROTC at Waynesville High School in Waynesville, Missouri. His award was mailed to the school at their request.
As mentioned previously, the Department of Missouri, Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, had their Annual Encampment on 7 Jun 2014 at Comfort Suites in Rolla, Missouri. Sigel Camp #614 Commander Burd was in attendance, as was the camp's Senior Vice Commander, C. Scott Brown. Burd just finished a two-year term as Secretary of the Department of Missouri, and was elected Senior Vice Commander of the Department of Missouri for the 2014-2015 administrative year. Brown was reappointed Department Chaplain for another year as well.
Also at the department's encampment, Sigel Camp received the James B. Eads Award for the 2013-2014 administrative year. The Eads Award is a citation presented annually to one or more camps in the Department of Missouri who have distinguished themselves by both their camp's participation at the department level and their level of activity in carrying out the aims of the order within their camp. Sigel Camp #614 of Rolla was proud to be one of three camps to receive this citation at the 2014 encampment, the other two being Grant Camp #68 of St. Louis and Westport Camp #64 of Kansas City.
The presentation of awards and the acquisition of new offices and responsibilities have brought Sigel Camp #614 to the third quarter of 2014, where they hope to add new members, participate in community events like Rolla's annual Patriot Day Rally in Lion's Club Park, and otherwise further the mission of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War. If you would like to learn more about the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War or get involved, contact Commander Randal A. Burd, Jr. at email@example.com or 573-356-8481.
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(AP) WASHINGTON - The White House says it strongly disagrees with any assertions the U.S. violated international law by using drone strikes in Pakistan.
White House spokesman Jay Carney says the U.S. is reviewing a new report from Amnesty International about civilians killed and wounded by CIA drone strikes. Amnesty says the U.S. should investigate.
Carney says American actions follow all applicable law. He says before drone strikes are used, there must be "near-certainty" no civilians will be killed. He says other counterterrorism methods would result in even more civilian casualties and empower those who seek violence.
Carney says there's a wide gap between the U.S. assessment of civilian casualties and what some groups like Amnesty have determined.
He says, quote, "U.S. counterterrorism operations are precise, they are lawful and they are effective."
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I upgraded to version 5.1.5 of Event Manager. I created a booking for an event that was created.
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I returned to the booking list, and I are the options to approve, reject or Edit. Only show me Remove.
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text: Before Masterpiece Theatretransformed the classics into costume-drama color TV, the BBC relied on a simpler model: no-frills Shakespeare in black-and-white. In the lean years of the early '60s, wise heads at the Beeb produced this ambitious series, The Age of Kings, eight of Shakespeare's history plays arranged chronologically by subject, not in the order composed. Those eight plays, from Richard II to Richard III, with all the Henry plays in between, cover nothing less than the protracted Wars of the Roses, England's internecine battles over succession that amounted to endless fighting among kinsmen. Fifteen one-hour episodes divvied up the plays, with half of Henry VI (Part One) deleted along with other scenes not essential to the larger arc. The result is a real treat: Shakespeare like you never see it anymore, not even on the stage. No gimmicks, no star turns — just two sets and two cameras (with some smart close-ups) that focus attention where it belongs: Shakespeare's language. Once you do that, the history is clear, and the themes stark. The matter of kingship, still important in Shakespeare's day, animates these always engaging dramas, from betrayals, murders, and vengeance at court to scheming among the nobles throughout the country. Comic relief, of course, comes primarily from Prince Hal's tutor in the demimonde, the glorious buffoon Falstaff. But Hal himself, upon ascension to the crown as Henry V, leads his valiant "band of brothers" to victory on the battlefield, only to be followed by his weak son, who suffers from "churchlike humors." Robert Hardy carries the series as Hal, and there are fine performances throughout, with a pre-Bond Sean Connery as Harry Hotspur and a young Judi Dench as Henry V's beloved. Despite some emulsion lines and an occasionally unsteady camera, this is Shakespeare at its very best.


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Don't tell anyone, but it is spring here in Seattle. The daffodils in the patch of dirt outside my front door have started peeping out. A blossom tree on my way to work is in full bloom. And I saw an e-mail thread yesterday trying to get a crowd together to go to the nearest ski-able snow - in Tahoe. All this feels strange, because all the Valentine's Day books I have been reading with my son recently have had pictures of snow in them.
Maybe it is only adults who see these incongruities. After all, during my childhood in the tropics I read my fair share of American and British children's books (I won't date myself by telling you which ones), but I don't recall ever being perturbed that I was not likely to ever see any real snow in my life.
Segue to the other big sign of new beginnings in the Puget Sound. At work, we recently concluded our first Test Day – an in-house, one-day conference devoted to Testing. It was like any regular conference, except you did not have to catch a plane and stay in a hotel. It even had a little trade show. However, it was different from a regular conference (like the one I attended in Baltimore back in Dec.) in that there were some very good career track sessions where senior Testers talked about career paths and options. Another difference was that you did not get any time to stand around and chat with people who are total strangers, yet with whom you share this special bond. (Like being on the slopes or the greens, I guess.)
Of late, I've also noticed a lot more blog activity from the Testing community here are Microsoft. (Of course, maybe it was always there, but, as usual, I wake up to the party when it is just finishing.) (No, I am not going to waste any more time searching for a bunch of links) A lot of this blogging seems to be about what it means to be a Tester at Microsoft. It is almost as if this community has hit adolescence – the outward swagger along with the internal nerve-wracking quest for self-identity.
This raising of the public profile of Testing is interesting, because I normally think of Testers as being on the dour end of the spectrum. Of course, I work daily with all sorts of people - the chaotic, the orderly, the quiet, the flamboyant, those who rush into action, and those who plan excessively – so I should not be tarring them all with the same brush. But as a breed I think we Testers are conservative, and a bit pessimistic. We are not the creative energy of an organization. Rather we have the reputation of being the naysayers. We don't build anything, yet constantly argue that it is broke. It is our business to know what can go wrong (and like Tom Ridge we even color code the status of our features). We are not people who can do a Steve (Ballmer or Jobs, your pick) in front of the faithful.
The spurt of blogging is positively uplifting when compared with the reading I have been doing recently about Software metrics, and Defect Analysis: 6σ, CMM, Blackbelts, TSP, PSP, ODC, QGM, TQM, and on and on and on. So much process! Of course, if you are Boeing (you forget, I live in Jet City), or GE (the six sigma kings who make the engines for Boeing) all this matters a great deal. It is easy for you and me to see what an airplane falling out of the sky can do to their bottom lines. (Mind you, with each passing Windows security bug, Microsoft moves one step closer to that. And if Air New Zealand takes delivery of the first 787 - yes, the 7E7 got its official name last Friday - before we ship Longhorn, then maybe we should consider changing things around so we become more like Boeing.)
All this - the Baltimore conference, Test Day, Testing blogs, Quality Processes, Boeing & GE – all this finally kinda gelled in my mind this morning as I drove in to work, We – the Testing community at Microsoft - are different. We do live in a different land – where the trees are in bloom and there is no snow in February. We do feel out of place amidst the regular Testing literature and conferences. Maybe we just need to be children again, and not be so bothered by the difference.
Here's why we are different. In my mind, software projects at Microsoft are bit chaotic. (you may detect the lingering after-taste of Paul Graham's Made in USA essay here. I myself did not realize it until many hours after I first wrote this para.) The product grows bit by bit around bursts of intense creativity by individuals or very small teams. Designs change for technical reasons. Market pressures come to bear. Stuff gets ripped out. New stuff gets put in. Things that were previously not possible, suddenly become. Stuff that was carefully planned gets canned. The mass of features, both old and new, aggregate in to the final package, with interconnections to the rest of our product line. Almost from the first sketch on a napkin, to the final shrink wrap on the glitzy box, we in Test are there -hovering over every process, like clucking mother hens worried about what almost surely is going wrong right now. We are constantly trying every thing we can to make sure that there is nothing wrong in the product, as well as everything right in it.
If you think of a software project as akin to building a large, new public garden, then we are the groundsmen in the ever-shifting landscape. If we don't choose the seeds, and we don't plant or water them, and we don't lay down the pathways through which the users will enjoy our garden – since there are other people (maybe even non-dour ones) who do this, and who do it extremely well – then what is it we do then?
Well, when we first see the plans we might remark that service trucks might not be able to get to the back of the buildings. We might observe that the sidewalk is not wide enough for the crowd on a busy day. We might point out that it is not intuitive as you round the first corner that you should keep going to the right, rather than cross over to the left. Maybe that tree is going to leave a lot of leaves on the ground in the fall. And if you dropped in a paved path just here, it would make testing much quicker easier.
As construction gets under way, we are there every day, sitting in the benches, walking down the pathways, reading the signs. And each time we hope we see it just the way the first-time visitor would, and just as the old-timer would too. Where is the nearest rest-room? Is it sign-posted? What if you came at the sign from the other side? What if you did not read English. What if you could not see? Why do I always have to go all the way around to get to it? Can a wheelchair go on this path? Does that tree block the view of the lake from this bench? Is the bench back in the same place after they ripped it out to lay the new plumbing? Did they put the sign back too? Did they paint it just the right color? What would happen to the lake if it rained four days straight. What if it rained four days straight with one foot of snow on the ground? What if the rain was warm? What if the power went during the snow and did not come back when it started to rain? What if someone held a banquet at night? Or a rock concert?
When the first alpha and beta visitors come in, we wait with bated breath to see what they will find. Oops, no one caught the possibility of splinters on those benches. Hey, we used that same wood for the picnic table across there. The signage is not working, we are going to have to re-think this. Note to self: Sign got repainted and repositioned - Did they stick with the correct color? Is the post blocking any views in the new place? Damn, they extended the parking lot without extending the sidewalk; too late to fix that now. And so on and on it goes, with more and more tension until the last service truck (and Program Manager, and Developer, and Architect, and Usability Expert and User Educator, and Setup Team member) leaves before opening day. Then, it is just us and the final product, and a few short hours for the final walk-through. It is almost like the mother of the bride, proud of what waits on the other side, yet reluctant to let her baby go. (For a blow-by-blow account of the last week of our first VS 2005 Beta, see this blog by Soma, ex-tester, now VP of our Division.)
That's what we do – except we 'walk' and 'look' and 'read' and 'sit' and 'cause storms' in a real software application, using little code golf carts we write, and little code binoculars we write, and little code rainmakers we write, and big harnesses we write that let us do this again and again for months without going crazy.
But if you've ever worked in QA - as is very likely if you are this far into my ramble - then all this is old hat for you. "Tell me something new" you say.
The key is - and this came to me only today – the key is that while we are inextricably linked into each part of the process, we Testers at Microsoft also need to be as transparent and frictionless as possible. We can't weigh down the creative, and at times chaotic, flow with layers and layers of process that bring the whole creaking machine to a halt.
It is our role to apply only just as much pressure as necessary at each step to ensure a high quality product, on time and on budget. Some times this could be the barest of nudges. Sometimes we might have to refuse to sign-off. When we do the former, we our doing our job well – we've been looking in the right places, at right time, in the right way, and we know exactly where, when and how hard to nudge. If we find ourselves doing the latter, we obviously failed to intervene adequately at all the previous points.
So, … do we know how to do this process-free, just-in-time QA? Heck, no! You never know how to do such things. You just constantly, constantly, constantly try to get better, and then one day it looks to others like you know what you are doing. It's then you realize that you are no longer an adolescent – You know what music you like, what clothes you like, what food you like, and what having fun means – especially while at work.
Of course, since this is Microsoft and the landscape is an application, you have to understand software. Nay, it has to be in your blood and at your every synapse. You have to be able to design and write code like the best. Otherwise you would not know where to look, how to look, and when to look for bugs. You would not be able to get it all done in time, with confidence. But in Test it is a lot, lot more than that. It's also about people, about processes, about organizations, about customers. It's both about keeping bugs out of the product and about getting those that are in fixed.
It's about being transparent. It's about leaving your mark, with not a line of shipping code to your name.
It's not sexy. But it sure is fun.
[I owe this blog to Suma on the C# IDE team. This piece began as a conversation with her, and she urged me to blog it, and then stuck around to provide very useful comments on a draft version.]


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text: Leslie, We don't yet have a client API for changing the cursor. I think we discussed it but can't find the plans documented officially. Just stub it and let GTK pretend that the cursor has changed. You can see the same issue is blocking XMir: [raof] XMir hardware cursor support: BLOCKED https://blueprints.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+spec/client-1310-mir-xmir Does anyone know where the work item is or should be? - Daniel On 10/07/13 16:49, Leslie Zhai wrote: > Hi Mir developers, > > I experienced Mir demo_server.cpp rendering a red cursor to show where > the mouse cursor is. > But I do not know how to draw a cursor in client side for > gdkcursor-mir.c Gtk Mir backend. > Is there some client API to deal with cursor theme such as Wayland? > > Thanks a lot! >


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Holding Source Code, Hackers Try To Extort $50K From Symantec
A case of what appears to be a high-tech extortion came to an abrupt end last night, when hackers, which call themselves Lords of Dharmaraja, made good on their promise to release the source code of Symantec's PCAnywhere software, which allows a user to access their computers remotely.
Forbes, which first reported the story, says the hackers were related to the group Anonymous and after tense negotiations in which law enforcement posed as Symantec executives, "the hostage is dead."
The New York Times reports that the source code appeared on The Pirate Bay, a file sharing site, and by Tuesday it had been shared hundreds of times.
The paper adds:
"Symantec has been preparing for the likelihood that hackers would eventually release its source code, [Cris Paden, a Symantec spokesman] said, noting that the company had developed a series of patches for its PCAnywhere product and distributed them to users on Jan. 23. He added that Symantec expects the hackers to post the remainder of the source code in their possession, including code for its Norton Antivirus Corporate Edition and Norton SystemWorks products, both of which he said 'no longer exist.'"
There are lots of questions about this story: It seems clear that the source code was stolen in 2006. That much Symantec told Wired, last month. But how it was stolen is unclear. The hackers, according to the Times, claim they stole it from "India's military and intelligence servers last January."
Paden also told The New York Times that Symantec talked to the police because the hackers asked for money first. But the hackers said Symantec came to them with an offer to keep quiet for money.
The hackers posted the string of emails in which the negotiations took place. There were threats about releasing the source code and pleas from Sam Thomas, who ended up being a law enforcement agent, for more time. $50,000 was the agreed-upon price but Symantec offered to pay in installments to make sure the hackers would delete the source code.
At one point the hackers asked for money to be transfered to an off-shore account and Symantec said they could not do that. At another point, the hackers complained that Symantec was simply trying to trick them into a traceable transaction.
"If we detect any malevolent tracing action we cancel the deal," one message read. "Is that clear?"
The last message before the source code was released read:
"Since no code yet being released and our email communication wasnt also released we give you 10 minutes to decide which way you go after that two of your codes fly to the moon PCAnywhere and Norton
"Antivirus totaling 2350MB in size (rar) 10 minutes if no reply from you we consider it a START this time we've made mirrors so it will be hard for you to get rid of it"
The source code could allow hackers to study Symantec's program and find vulnerabilities. But Symantec says it has patched the system.
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The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), which became law in March, 2010, generally prohibits health insurance issuers and group health plan sponsors from imposing annual limits on the dollar value of "essential" covered health benefits beginning on January 1, 2014, but allows restricted annual limits, as defined by the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS), on the value of those benefits until that time. In setting these annual limits, HHS is statutorily required to ensure that individuals' access to needed services remains available with a minimal impact on plan premiums. In June 2010, HHS set restrictions on annual limits for each plan year from September 2010 through December 2013. To mitigate a potential impact on individuals' access or premiums for existing plans with benefit limits below these amounts, HHS established a waiver program based on the statutory requirement. Under the program, issuers or other group health plan sponsors could apply for a waiver from the annual limits set by HHS if they attested and presented evidence that meeting the annual limits would result in diminished access to benefits or a significant increase in premiums. To implement various provisions of PPACA, including those related to annual limits, HHS created what is now called the Center for Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight (CCIIO). CCIIO is now a part of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The Department of Defense and Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2011 directed GAO to report on annual limit waiver requests. Specifically, we examined (1) the number of applications that CCIIO received for an annual limit waiver and how many of these were approved or denied and (2) the reasons provided by CCIIO for approvals and denials of annual limit waivers.
We found that as of April 25, 2011, CCIIO received a total of 1,415 applications for a waiver of restrictions related to annual limits on health benefits, and approved most of these applications. For 1,347 of the applications, or over 95 percent, CCIIO approved waivers covering all plans in the applications. For another 25 applications, CCIIO approved waivers for some plans and denied waivers for others within the same application. CCIIO denied waivers covering all plans in 40 applications. Three applications were pending at the time of our review. Approximately 3 million people were covered in approved plans and approximately 153,000 people were covered in denied plans. The total number of people covered in the approved plans represents about 2 percent of people covered by private health insurance plans in 2009. CCIIO granted waivers on the basis of an application's projected significant increase in premiums or significant reduction in access to health care benefits. According to CCIIO officials, applications with a projected premium increase of 10 percent or more tended to be approved while applications with a projected premium increase of 6 percent or less tended to be denied. Applications with a premium increase between 7 and 9 percent warranted additional staff reviews to determine if the application met the agency's criteria. In corroboration, among our 5 percent sample of approved applications, we found that CCIIO granted waivers mostly for applications that projected the annual limit restriction would result in a significant premium increase of more than 10 percent, in addition to a significant decrease in access to benefits. Conversely, most of the denied applications projected a premium increase of 6 percent or less. In reviewing a draft of this report, HHS provided technical comments, which we incorporated as appropriate.
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Drug Shortages:Certain Factors Are Strongly Associated with This Persistent Public Health ChallengeGAO-16-595: Published: Jul 7, 2016. Publicly Released: Jul 7, 2016.
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Federal Autism Activities:Agencies Are Encouraging Early Identification and Providing Services, and Recent Actions Could Improve CoordinationGAO-16-446: Published: May 20, 2016. Publicly Released: Jun 20, 2016.
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Food and Drug Administration:Comprehensive Strategic Planning Needed to Enhance Coordination between Medical Product CentersGAO-16-500: Published: May 16, 2016. Publicly Released: Jun 15, 2016.
Medical Product Oversight:FDA Needs More Strategic Planning to Guide Its Scientific InitiativesGAO-16-432: Published: May 16, 2016. Publicly Released: Jun 15, 2016.
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Medicare Fee-For-Service:Opportunities Remain to Improve Appeals ProcessGAO-16-366: Published: May 10, 2016. Publicly Released: Jun 9, 2016.
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VA's Health Care Budget:In Response to a Projected Funding Gap in Fiscal Year 2015, VA Has Made Efforts to Better Manage Future BudgetsGAO-16-584: Published: Jun 3, 2016. Publicly Released: Jun 3, 2016.
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Among Latino registered voters, support for President Barack Obama is higher among Catholics and those with no religious affiliation than among evangelical Protestants, according to a Pew Research Center survey.
Obama has the support of 73 percent of Latino Catholics and 82 percent of Latinos with no religious affiliation, but only half (50 percent) of Latino evangelicals. Obama's main rival in the presidential race, Republican Mitt Romney, has the support of 39 percent of Latino evangelicals, but only 19 percent of Latino Catholics and seven percent of Latinos with no religious affiliation.
Among all Latino registered voters, Obama has a 48 percentage point advantage over Romney, 69 to 21 percent, according to the survey. more >>
Looking at the current swing states in the presidential election, one possible outcome is that President Barack Obama and Republican challenger Mitt Romney will each receive 269 electoral college votes.
The current Real Clear Politics average of recent national polls shows Obama at 46.9 percent and Romney at 47.4 percent, indicating that with 19 days until Election Day, the race is very close.
There are currently 11 swing states which carry a total of 146 Electoral College votes -- Colorado (9), Florida (29), Iowa (6), Michigan (16), Nevada (6), New Hampshire (6), North Carolina (15), Ohio (18), Pennsylvania (20), Virginia (13) and Wisconsin (10). With the remaining states, Romney has 191 Electoral College votes and Obama has 201 Electoral College votes. more >>
MSNBC host Chris Matthews said earlier this week that GOP presidential candidate team Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan would run the country like Shariah Law if elected, because of what he described as their "extreme" stances on abortion.
"Whatever that means," Matthews said according to Fox News, while commenting the second presidential debate between President Barack Obama and Romney, explaining that he thinks Romney would push for 14th Amendment rights of life, liberty and property to newly formed embryos. "An egg that had just been fertilized, right after sex, if you will."
"And to have that notion that that would be a person under this personhood thing that Ryan's pushing, and under the 14th Amendment rights, the platform that Romney's running on. This is extremism. I say (to the) center right tonight -- it's almost like Shariah." more >>
After the GOP and Democratic conventions had adjourned by early September, the Romney campaign was growing increasingly concerned about the polling differences that separated them and President Obama. Now after two presidential debates and with Americans starting to pay serious attention to which candidate they're actually going to vote for, Romney's chances are looking better by the day.
The average net favorability for Romney in seven post-debate polls has increased to 5.4 percent with Obama's lagging behind at 5 percent.
On April 1 of this year, the Real Clear Politics average of all major polls showed Obama with a solid lead over Romney, 47.7 percent to 43 percent. Although Romney gained some ground by mid-summer, he fell back to the numbers by Aug. 12, before pulling within .7 percent of Obama at the close of the GOP convention in Tampa. President Obama widened the gap to four points by the end of September. more >>
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said on Monday that she, not President Obama, is responsible for the Sept. 11 attacks in Benghazi that killed a U.S. diplomat and three other Americans. The question is, why did she take the fall for the administration and why did she do it the day prior to the second presidential debate?
"I take responsibility," Clinton told CNN in Peru, insisting that President Obama and Vice President Biden knew nothing about the attacks.
"I want to avoid some kind of political gotcha," in what looked like an apparent effort to take pressure off of the president prior to Tuesday night's debate. more >>
A bevy of statistics and accusations of lying characterized some of the heated debate Tuesday between presidential candidates Mitt Romney and President Barack Obama. Here is a fact check of three of those exchanges.
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Obama claimed that he called the attack on the U.S. Embassy in Benghazi an "act of terror" in a Rose Garden speech the day after the attack. Romney took exception to that and said that it took 14 days for Obama to call it an "act of terror." The debate moderator, CNN's Candy Crowley, claimed that both were correct -- Obama did call the attack an "act of terror" but Obama also claimed for two weeks that the attack was sparked by an anti-Muslim YouTube video. more >>


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*This work was presented in part as a poster at the 14th Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections, Los Angeles, CA, February 2007.
Causes of the first AIDS-defining illness and subsequent survival before and after the advent of combined antiretroviral therapy*
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Grabar, S., Lanoy, E., Allavena, C., Mary-Krause, M., Bentata, M., Fischer, P., Mahamat, A., Rabaud, C., Costagliola, D. and on behalf of the Clinical Epidemiology Group of the French Hospital Database on HIV (2008), Causes of the first AIDS-defining illness and subsequent survival before and after the advent of combined antiretroviral therapy. HIV Medicine, 9: 246–256. doi: 10.1111/j.1468-1293.2008.00554.x
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To analyse the impact of combined antiretroviral treatment (cART) on survival with AIDS, according to the nature of the first AIDS-defining clinical illness (ADI); to examine trends in AIDS-defining causes (ADC) and non-AIDS-defining causes (non-ADC) of death.
From the French Hospital Database on HIV, we studied trends in the nature of the first ADI and subsequent survival in France during three calendar periods: the pre-cART period (1993–1995; 8027 patients), the early cART period (1998–2000; 3504 patients) and the late cART period (2001–2003; 2936 patients).
The three most frequent initial ADIs were Pneumocystis carinii (jirovecii) pneumonia (PCP) (15.6%), oesophageal candidiasis (14.3%) and Kaposi's sarcoma (13.9%) in the pre-cART period. In the late cART period, the most frequent ADIs were tuberculosis (22.7%), PCP (19.1%) and oesophageal candidiasis (16.2%). The risk of death after a first ADI fell significantly after the arrival of cART. Lower declines were observed for progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy, lymphoma and Mycobacterium avium complex infection. After an ADI, the 3-year risk of death from an ADC fell fivefold between the pre-cART and late cART periods (39%vs. 8%), and fell twofold for non-ADCs (17%vs. 9%).
The relative frequencies of initial ADI have changed since the advent of cART. Tuberculosis is now the most frequent initial ADI in France; this is probably the result of the increasing proportion of migrants from sub-Saharan Africa. After a first ADI, cART has a major impact on ADCs and a smaller impact on deaths from other causes. The risk of death from AIDS and from other causes is now similar.


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Inspired by recipes from Rachael's kitchen, every Rachael Ray™ Nutrish® Super Premium Dry Food for Dogs is made with natural ingredients like real meat and wholesome veggies with added vitamins & minerals. There's never any poultry by-product meal, artificial flavors or artificial preservatives. They're just simple good-for-your-dog recipes that taste great.
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The first, natural wet food for dogs from Rachael Ray. Each delicious stew is inspired by recipes from Rachael's kitchen and made with simple ingredients like tender meat and wholesome veggies. There's never any corn, wheat or soy and no artificial fillers or flavors — just essential vitamins and minerals for a nutritious, delicious food your dog will love.
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Boston Bread
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|2 Tablespoon
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Heat syrup and butter and add salt.
Mix meals and add raisins.
Stir warm syrup and butter into milk and blend with the dry ingredients.
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Fill greased tins two-thirds full.
Cover with greaseproof paper and then the lids.
Steam for 2% hrs.
Remove cover and bake till dry.
Turn onto wire rack and allow to cool.
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Serving size: Complete recipe
Calories 3220 Calories from Fat 327
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 37 g57.3%
Saturated Fat 16.8 g84%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 64.5 mg21.5%
Sodium 3205.3 mg133.6%
Total Carbohydrates 673 g224.4%
Dietary Fiber 22.6 g90.3%
Sugars 54.2 g
Protein 64 g128.3%
Vitamin A 15.2% Vitamin C 3.4%
Calcium 17.6% Iron 80.5%
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SilverStone joined the 80Plus Titanium PSU bandwagon with three new units recently, all with reasonable outputs and interesting specifications. In this review we are having a look at the one of the new set, the 600W Strider Titanium ST60F-TI PSU with 80PLUS Titanium certification.
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be quiet! CES Suite Tour
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Today we will look at the latest revision of Corsair's HX series, the HX750i PSU. Corsair came a long way since their first PSU, the HX520W, with the HX750i...32 by E. Fylladitakis on 1/14/2015
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Costas On '72 Massacre
Mon, 08/13/2012 - 20:00
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Francine Klagsbrun's well-taken "Thinking Aloud" column on the absence of a moment of Olympic silence for the 1972 victims ("Post-Munich, Israel's Response To The '72 Massacre," Aug. 10) missed one strong point: NBC broadcaster Bob Costas recognized the International Olympic Committee's cringing behavior and courageously created his own moment of silence on NBC's opening ceremony. Costas should be lauded.
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This article includes a presentation describing the sizing process as well as the questionnaire used during the sizing process. The questions you find here are use as a basis to calculate sizing. It is important to re-evaluate the sizing at different points in the project, since requirement may change or additional information may be available. The results obtained from the sizing process will depend on the accuracy of the inputs provided in the sizing questionnaire.See the latest sizing materials in the recent blog post here for updated information.


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Egypt proposed an initiative on Monday aimed at stopping fighting between Israel and Palestinian militants in Gaza, state news agency MENA said.
The proposal, which would take effect at 0600 GMT on Tuesday, calls for a ceasefire within 12 hours of that time, followed by negotiations between both sides in Cairo within 48 hours. More than 170 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli airstrikes since Tuesday, while Palestinian militants have fired rockets into Israel.
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Manicure Mondays – The Perfect Manicure
Subscribe – FabFatale on YouTube This is my first video for my new FabFatale YouTube channel, so I thought my first should be my most requested – how to get the perfect manicure. In this how-to tutorial, I show you how to paint your nails perfectly, file your nails, remove cuticles, and I offer up...Read More
Zoya's "Share The Love" Program – Everyone Wins
Zoya just launched a referral program called "Share The Love". From Zoya – When you click on my personal link and set up an online account, a coupon for a FREE Bottle of Zoya Nail Polish will automatically be placed in your account and can be used immediately on your current order. TIP: If you...Read More
Manicure Mondays – Sally Hansen Gem Crush Giveaway
Update: And the winner is… Kimberly Jones! Congratulations! I will email you shortly to get you set up with the giveaway. This contest is now closed to further entries. Thanks so much to everyone that entered. Previous: I have a fun giveaway for you all today! Sally Hansen sent me their Gem Crush collection to...Read More
Manicure Mondays – Butter London s/s 2012
Don't ask me to pick a favorite color from the Butter London Spring/Summer 2012 collection because I can't do it. After I swatch a collection, I usually know exactly which color I want to wear for the rest of the week, but I can't decide. I may just have to close my eyes and pick...Read More
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Facebook is preparing to launch a new standalone news app next week, according to The Financial Times. Citing sources familiar with the project, the outlet says that the app is going to be called Notify, and it is going to feature content from dozens of media partners including CBS and Vogue.
As reported by BusinessInsider in August, the app will look similar to Twitter, in that it will allow publications to blast short push notifications to "followers" when they have urgent news to share. If users want to read more about a headline, the can click a link that will take them to the full story. Read More


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The Air Purifier with Sound Therapy cleans your air and soothes your mind for a better night's sleep. It features true HEPA filtration, plus a carbon filter to silently remove dust, allergens, smoke, pet dander, pollen and odors from the air. Turn on the soothing sound therapy for calming nature sounds, gentle lullabies or white noise to relax your mind. Recommended for rooms up to 155 sq. ft., it features volume control and separate timers for filtration and sounds.
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The Air Purifier with Sound Therapy is two devices in one! It cleans your air with true HEPA filtration and soothes your mind for a better night's sleep.
• Recommended for rooms up to 155 sq. ft.
• True HEPA efficiency rating of 99.97% to capture dust, allergens, smoke, pet dander and pollen
• Advanced activated carbon filter removes Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs), the odors from paint, glue and other household chemicals and cleaners
• Carbon filter also removes pet odors, cooking odors and musty odors
• CADR (Clean Air Delivery Rating): 100 (smoke)
• Three levels of air flow: Level 1/Level 2/Sleep
• Filter change light
• Use the filter and sounds together or independently
• Six soothing sounds (rain, ocean, crickets, Brahms lullaby, Schubert lullaby, white noise)
• Adjustable volume control (5 levels)
• Separate timers for air flow (1/4/8 hours) and sound therapy (15/30/60 minutes)
• Quiet operation — ideal for bedroom
• Ideal for allergy sufferers, pet owners, smoking households, bedrooms, baby's room, dorm room and office
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WARE, England (AP) - David Beckham stopped to help a stranded family whose car broke down on the way to school.
Beckham pulled over during morning rush hour near a roundabout in the town of Ware in England. He assisted photographer Paul Long and his two children.
Long had been ignored by other motorists before the soccer star came to his rescue. He said Beckham asked if they were OK, and Long said he asked for a push to the side of the road.
Long told BBC Radio on Wednesday he said, "Thanks David, I love you" as the former England captain returned to his car.
Beckham is training with Premier League club Tottenham until Feb. 22. He'll soon return to the Los Angeles Galaxy for the MLS season.
Beckham Assist: Star Helps Stranded Motorist
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A chemical-free herbal formula, Equilite® Ani-Motion® for horses helps provide relief of discomfort associated with exercise and with stiffness associated with old age. Free of chemicals and fillers, Ani-Motion combines well with other joint care products. 2 lb (260 servings).
Equilite® Ani-Motion® for horses is an herbal formula designed to help provide relief of discomfort associated with exercise and with stiffness associated with old age. Free of chemicals and fillers, Ani-Motion combines well with other joint care products. 6 lb (780 servings).
From the Arenus® family of products, Equilite® PrePro™ is formulated with prebiotics, probiotics and digestive enzymes to help support optimal digestive function in horses. PrePro is suggested for administration to horses at times of stress, near deworming and for those on long-term medications. 2 lb (90 servings).
From the Arenus® family of herbal products, Equilite® Relax Blend™ helps ease stress in stall bound or unpredictable horses. This herbal horse calmer has shown no adverse side effects. Active ingredients include valerian root, chamomile, passion flower, hops and betony. 6 lb (480 servings).
All natural calming supplement designed for mares, Equilite™ RelaxHer® contains active ingredients effective on the mare's reproductive system with whole leaf herbs ground and blended to prevent selective feeding. 2 lb powder (30-day supply).
EquiOtic™ Daily Packets are a convenient way to help maintain your horse's gastrointestinal health when faced with stress, disease and other factors that can cause imbalance. EquiOtic regulates the surface bacteria of the equine gastrointestinal tract with Lactobacillus reuteri that is cultured from the horse. 30 packets.
Finish Line® Fluid Action® HA is formulated with hyaluronic acid (HA) to help lubricate your horse's joints and help maintain their structural integrity. Powdered. 2.4 lb. (90-day supply).
Farrier's Formula® Double Strength is a highly palatable pelleted hoof supplement for horses. It provides nutrient support needed to build connective tissue proteins. 11 lb bag.
Vapco™ Fat Cat™ helps enhance muscularity, firmness and fitness in the horse. Amino acids combined with carbohydrates boosts muscle and strength development and increases muscle energy. Essential fatty acids improves performance as well as skin and coat. 22 lb (332-day supply).
Finish Line® Apple-A-Day is a natural, sugar-free electrolyte for horses. It helps with mineral replacement when horse maybe dehydrated. Palatable apple flavor. 5 lb powder.
Finish Line® U-7 Gastric Aid equine digestive supplement helps soothe a stressed gastric system. Ideal for stall bound horses, performance horses or nervous horses, U-7 helps horses eat better and thereby helps restore health. 15-day supply.
Finish Line® U-7 Gastric Aid™ Powder is a dietary supplement designed to support a healthy gastric system in horses. This powdered supplement is formulated to help horses that suffer from poor appetite, poor attitude, dull coat or reduced performance. 3.2 lbs powder. (60-day supply).
The Flair™ Equine Nasal Strip helps the soft tissues over the horse's nasal passages stay open during exertion for optimal air intake. Drug-free and self-adhesive, this nasal strip for horses helps reduce fatigue in those in intensive work. One per pack.
Finish Line® Fluid Action® HA is formulated with hyaluronic acid (HA) to help lubricate your horse's joints and help maintain their structural integrity. Powdered. 1.2 lb. (45-day supply).
Finish Line® Fluid Action® HA has hyaluronic acid (HA) added for extra support in preserving healthy joints in horses. Gallon (128-day supply).
Four Flex HA Joint Supplement is recommended for the support of healthy joint function. Contains Glucosamine Sulfate, MSM, Yucca, Chondroitin Sulfate, Vitamin C, and Sodium Hyaluronate, all in a base of stabilized rice bran. 6 lb (96-day supply).
Freebute Paste from Cavalor is a naturally formulated anti-inflammatory compound that doesn't have the stomach upset associated with phenylbutazone. Packaged in a 60cc oral dose syringe.


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The new widget version 2.0 became available and, like perfect fools everywhere, I upgraded without testing on local server.
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I installed the plugin, and I am able to upload a new avatar through my profile, and the image shows up in the proper folder, but when I hit refresh, the avatar is still the default. However, when I go through admin and manually put in the local address, then the avatar shows up. Is there a way for that to happen automatically? It will get to be too much if I have to go in and manually input the avatar address, especially if a few people add them in a day, and I do not know which image file goes with which user.
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Statement Attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General on Attack on a UNAMID patrol in North Darfur
New York, 17 October 2012
The Secretary-General condemns in the strongest possible terms the latest attack on peacekeepers in Darfur, which occurred on 17 October when an unidentified armed group attacked an African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID) patrol comprised of military, police and civilian personnel on the way to Hashaba, North Darfur. One South African peacekeeper was killed and three were wounded.
The Secretary-General urges the Government of the Sudan to conduct a full investigation and to ensure the perpetrators are brought to justice.
The Secretary-General expresses his condolences to the Government of the Republic of South Africa, UNAMID and to the family of the fallen peacekeeper.
Statements on 17 October 2012
- New York, 17 October 2012 - Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General on the ratification of the Agreement of 27 September by the Parliaments of Sudan and South Sudan
- Almaty, Kazakhstan, 17 October 2012 - Secretary-General's message to International Conference on the Changing Nature of Conflicts in the 21st Century [delivered by Maher Nasser, Director, Outreach Division, Department of Public Information]
- New York, 17 October 2012 - Secretary-General's message on International Day for Eradication of Poverty
- New York, 17 October 2012 - Secretary-General's remarks at Security Council open debate on "Peace and Justice with a Special Focus on the Role of the International Criminal Court"


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I changed the standard white background with an image (in my case it is a pattern). But now, because the background is no longer white, I see white squares around the featured images. I am able to change the color of these background squares to any color but that doesn't help me because I don't want a solid color - I want to see the pattern behind. Is there a way to reproduce the same sitewide pattern as a background of the featured pages?
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Baked Salmon Topped With Crab
Total Time
Prep 10 mins
Cook 35 mins
I'm on the L.A. weight loss program and I really wanted this for dinner! It was my first time making it and it was so good! I ate it with brown rice and mixed veggies.
Ingredients Nutrition
- 1360.77 g salmon fillets
- 29.58 ml light mayonnaise or 29.58 ml low-fat mayonnaise
- 9.85 ml lemon pepper (I used Mrs. Dash because it doesn't contain salt)
- 56.69 g parmesan cheese or 56.69 g mozzarella cheese
- 56.69-113.39 g imitation crabmeat (depending on how much you want.)
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Take a baking pan and line it with foil. Spray a thin layer of PAM.
- Crumble crab meat.
- Take your salmon and cut open so it opens up like one of those science project boards. Season with one teaspoon lemon pepper. Close flaps.
- Spread mayonnaise on top of the fillet and sprinkle remaining lemon pepper onto salmon.
- Top salmon with crab meat.
- Sprinkle cheese onto the crab meat.
- Bake about 25 to 30 minutes.
- Then broil for 2 minutes or until the cheese turns brown.
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Yum! I loved this dish! I made it as directed except that I added a little paprika at the end. Very nice dish. Thanks chef #583819. Made for Bargain Basement Tag.