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Monday is the deadline to submit public comments on revised plans for San Pedro's Ponte Vista housing development.
First proposed as a 2,300-home project in 2005, the project has been the subject of numerous studies, meetings and revisions.
The task has been to come up with a plan that would replace the long-vacant and dilapidated Navy houses on 61.5 acres of property along Western Avenue across from Green Hills Memorial Park.
But community concerns have persisted over a number of issues - primarily density and traffic - in any version that has been put forth.
In November, the city of Los Angeles released an environmental impact report on the latest proposal from a new developer that further downsizes the plan.
It calls for either 1,135 or 830 homes, with the latter being the choice of many of the project's longtime critics.
The developer - iStar Financial, which purchased the property in 2010 - would face fewer costs with the larger number, but company representatives have said the project would still be economically viable with as few as 830 homes.
Also studied in the draft environmental report was a 500-unit, single-family home option that the developer has said would not be economically viable.
Proposed as a gated community, the revised Ponte Vista would feature single-family homes with yards, town houses with private garages, single- and multistory condominiums and apartments.
Dropping out of the latest version is a public park and dedicated senior-only homes. A jogging-walking path around the perimeter would be open to the public.
The property at 26900 S. Western Ave. once was home to hundreds of Navy shipyard workers. When the shipyard closed, the property was declared surplus by the federal government. Bisno Development paid $88 million in an online auction in early 2005 to purchase most of the property and later bought out other owners, bringing the total original purchase price to $125 million.
Public comments on the draft environmental report are due by 4 p.m. Monday.
Those comments will be reviewed and included in a final report to be released later this year.
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What: Final comments are due by 4 p.m. Monday on the city of Los Angeles' draft environmental report on the revised Ponte Vista housing development in San Pedro.
Comments should include a subject line referencing "PonteVista ENV-2005-4516-EIR" and can be emailed to email@example.com; Erin Strelich, Planning Assistant, Los Angeles Department of City Planning, 200 N. Spring St., Room 750, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Information: The report can be viewed at http://bit.ly/UubVTs/
More information also is available at www.pontevista.com and www.nwsanpedro.org/


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Quick, Easy, and Mostly Right Heatsink Performance Estimate
I really enjoyed both of the Web Seminars on heat sinks; Heatsink 101 presented by Alexandra Francois-Saint-Cyr and Heatsink 201 presented by Dr. John Parry. I was especially interested in a couple of equations presented in Heatsink 101 that estimated h (convective heat transfer coefficient) and minimum fin spacing. The equations were derived from a Flat Plate in Parallel Flow theory but were simplified so that all of the fluid properties and unit conversions were already taken into account. This inspired me to carry it a bit further, with a few more assumptions. The idea behind these formulas aren't really to allow the design of a heatsink but more as a preliminary sizing tool. With this in mind I wanted to come up with a single formula that would estimate the required volume to generate the desired heatsink thermal resistance for a given velocity. Enough of the work, I think, is shown below.
Aside from some simplifying assumptions on the heat sink surface area was the idea that the length, width, and height of the fin area were all equal. None of these dimensions are related to the actual fin thickness, this calculation doesn't go into that level of granularity. Essentially it assumes that the heat sink is at a single uniform temperature where the flow between the fins never fully develops. The number of fins is based on the assumption that the flow never fully develops; The fins are spaced at 2δ apart at the distance L along the plate.
A few years back I wrote an excel vba macro to estimate heat sink performance that took into account such things as , airflow bypass, heat sink thermal conductivity, heat spreading, and fin efficiency. The problem was that when I was in a situation where it might be useful I didn't want to populate it with all of the information it required. I have started to dust it off again though with an attempt to streamline the input. Ironically, I guess, it uses a Nusselt number based on internal flow in a rectangular channel with an infinite aspect ratio where the flow is fully developed. The approach presented here is a bit more useful, at least to me, because it requires only two inputs.Aside from checking for consistent units and producing the results in the table below, which I think look reasonable, I haven't done any testing. For better or worse I do think this is an equation I will use for a first pass size calculator. This table shows what the estimated L,W,H needs to be "roughly" to achieve the desired heat sink thermal resistance (10→1) at various velocities (0.5→5)
I encourage you to let me know what you think of this or if you think I made a mistake. Also, if there are any other approaches that balance the required input (minimal) to accuracy/usefulness (somewhat) I would very much like to hear about it.
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Clair Patterson—20th Century Geologist
"How old is the earth and the solar system?" This question puzzled scientists for hundreds of years. It was an Iowa scientist, Clair Patterson, who solved this mystery in the 1950s. His research and testing took seven years of work. His methods and results were often questioned. Over 50 years later his results still stand.
Clair Patterson grew up in Mitchellville, Iowa. His interest in science started as a young boy. He spent hours experimenting with a chemistry set in the basement. His first science lab was on the banks of the Skunk River. In 1943 he graduated from Grinnell College. During World War II (1939-1945) Patterson worked on the atomic bomb project known as the "Manhattan Project."
Changing Careers
He spent many years in college studying to become a chemist. In 1950 he graduated with the highest college degree, a Ph.D., in chemistry from the University of Chicago. Clair Patterson became an expert using special scientific equipment in the science of spectroscopy (the study of optical spectra). There were not many scientists in the country who understood this type of equipment better than Clair Patterson.
Harrison Brown, also a scientist, invited Clair Patterson to work on a problem with him. He wanted Patterson to help determine the age of the planet Earth. This was a mystery to scientists. Brown had a rough idea of how this procedure could be done. What he needed was a chemist who knew about spectroscopy. Although Clair knew all about spectroscopy, he knew nothing about geology or separating minerals. To study the age of Earth Patterson would need to study and analyze the lead in ancient iron rocks and meteorites.
Cleaning Up in the Lab
The research to determine the age of the Earth was conducted at the University of Chicago and then California Tech. Patterson worked in old, dirty buildings. He had to measure very tiny amounts of lead. During his research he discovered that information already published on the lead content in objects was wrong. He found that common objects such as lead pipes, food cans, unfiltered air and lead paint were very harmful to humans. He learned that the Earth's atmosphere was far more contaminated than anyone knew.
Before he could continue his measurements for determining the age of the Earth, Clair had to get rid of all lead from his lab. He wanted to dispose of every possible molecule of lead. This led to the beginning of the state-of-the-art "clean" lab. The Patterson lab and his new procedures for using clean samples led the way for future studies of the environment.
When Clair completed the final step of his research on the age of the Earth, a measurement was taken at the Argonne National Laboratory in Illinois. The test results showed that the earth and the solar system were 4.55 billion years old.
The Dangers of Lead Increase
Clair Patterson then turned his attention to studying lead. He studied how much lead the ancient Romans used with their coin making process. He traveled to Antarctica to pioneer the way to capture clean core samples. Through all this Patterson collected more and more data on a clear, oily liquid called tetraethyl lead. Lead was everywhere in the atmosphere. It was sprayed on fruit to keep insects away. Lead was added to gasoline to stop engines from "knocking." Even though it was known to be very dangerous to people, lead was still widely used. Too much lead in the body was known to cause blindness, cancer, kidney failure, hearing loss and even death.
Patterson researched the effects of lead on people. How much lead was getting into the environment? At what level would lead became dangerous to the human body? Those were the questions the scientist needed to answer. He started his research by studying history. He studied the bones of 1,600-year-old Peruvian Indians. The tests helped scientists to understand the impact of lead manufacturing on humans. He found lead amounts in the human body had gone up between 500 and 1,000 times. Patterson's research showed that everyone suffered. All humans were being contaminated in some way. In 1970 Patterson spoke before a special U.S. Senate hearing on air and water quality. His experiences and research findings were important turning points that led to the passage of the Clear Air Act.
A Lasting Impact
Clair Patterson is remembered as an important 20th century scientist. Some consider him the most influential geologist of the century. He was influential in stopping the use of leaded gasoline in this country. He pioneered laboratory methods that changed the way future environmental and medical research would be done. Around the world tributes to Clair Patterson include an asteroid named in his honor and a mountain peak in a remote part of Antarctica's Queen Maude Mountains named after him. They are symbolic of his greatness.
Clair Patterson is a scientist who made a change in his life to adapt to new situations. He started his career as a chemist and became a geologist when his work required new skills and knowledge. His findings changed the way we live today. The world is healthier because of Clair Patterson's struggles to improve the quality of the air we breathe.
- Tim Lane, "Saint Patterson and His Duck Soup," Iowa Heritage Illustrated, 86, no. 2 (Summer 2005).
Adapted from original article published in Iowa Heritage Illustrated, provided courtesy of State Historical Society of Iowa.


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Los Angeles • "The Hunger Games" devoured the competition at the People's Choice Awards, emerging the top victor with five trophies.
Katy Perry won three awards at the Wednesday night ceremony in Los Angeles, at which fans selected the winners in categories spanning music, movies and television.
"Hunger Games" was named favorite movie, action movie and movie franchise, and stars Jennifer Lawrence, Chris Hutcherson and Liam Hemsworth had fans' favorite on-screen chemistry. Lawrence also won favorite movie actress and "face of heroism."
Perry was the fans' favorite female artist and pop artist. Her video for "Part of Me" also won.
Sandra Bullock picked up the show's first favorite humanitarian award for her efforts in New Orleans.
Actress Kaley Cuoco hosted the ceremony at the Nokia Theatre, where performers included Christina Aguilera, Jason Aldean and Alicia Keys.
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The night's winners
Movie • "The Hunger Games"
Movie actor • Robert Downey, Jr.
Movie actress • Jennifer Lawrence
Action movie • "The Hunger Games"
Action movie star • Chris Hemsworth
Face of heroism • Jennifer Lawrence, "The Hunger Games"
Comedic movie • "Ted"
Comedic movie actor • Adam Sandler
Comedic movie actress • Jennifer Aniston
Dramatic movie • "The Perks of Being a Wallflower"
Dramatic movie actor • Zac Efron
Dramatic movie actress • Emma Watson
Movie franchise • "The Hunger Games"
Movie superhero • Robert Downey, Jr., "Iron Man"
On-screen chemistry • Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, and Liam Hemsworth, "The Hunger Games"
Movie icon • Meryl Streep
Network TV comedy • "The Big Bang Theory"
Network TV drama • "Grey's Anatomy"
Cable TV comedy • "Awkward"
Cable TV drama • "Leverage"
Premium cable TV show • "True Blood"
TV crime drama • "Castle"
Sci-fi/fantasy TV show • "Supernatural"
Comedic TV actor • Chris Colfer
Comedic TV actress • Lea Michele
Dramatic TV actor • Nathan Fillion
Dramatic TV actress • Ellen Pompeo
Daytime TV host • Ellen DeGeneres
Late-night talk show host • Jimmy Fallon
New talk show host • Steve Harvey
Competition TV show • "The X Factor"
Celebrity judge • Demi Lovato
Male artist • Jason Mraz
Female artist • Katy Perry
Pop artist • Katy Perry
Hip-hop artist • Nicki Minaj
R&B artist • Rihanna
Band • Maroon 5
Country artist • Taylor Swift
Breakout artists • The Wanted
Song • One Direction, "What Makes You Beautiful"
Album • One Direction, "Up All Night"
Music video • Katy Perry, "Part of Me"
People's voice • Christina Aguilera
Humanitarian • Sandra Bullock


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Berlin Lake could receive nearly $2.4 million, while Mosquito Creek Lake could receive approximately $1.4 million.
Berlin Lake could receive nearly $2.4 million, while Mosquito Creek Lake could receive approximately $1.4 million.
Emily Orlaski, a fourth-grader at Austintown Intermediate School, was diagnosed with kidney cancer in September.
The airline did not immediately say what caused the odor. All 224 passengers were evacuated via the slides.
Yoga is becoming an increasingly more popular therapy for veterans dealing with stress.
From 21 and a half hours in Lewis' final year, the show had been reduced to two hours the last two years on ABC.
Steven Jacobs contends he was fired for attempting to expose a host of misdeeds by Sheldon Adelson and the companies.
The 89-year-old musician posted thanks on his official website for fans' well-wishes and prayers after he returned home from a brief hospita…
Entering tonight's scheduled matchup with Cambridge Springs, Reynolds was 8-5 overall.
Austin DeGregory is 9-points shy of hitting .500 for the season.
Haley Davies and Kasey Rininger are both batting over .470 on the season.
Apple fans are complaining that they must choose between their body art and their stylish gadget.
Attorney Marilyn Mosby said the police review, the autopsy and her own office's investigation all point to homicide.
The home will be able to care for up to 10 girls and will be staffed 24 hours a day.
Lt. Justin Hoyal says an autopsy shows the woman died from a gunshot wound. It was unclear how long body had been there.
The fans began arriving on the Strip on Friday morning.
Thirteen officers fired at the car in a school parking lot that night, but only Brelo was charged criminally.
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he Ohio State Highway Patrol said teenagers are the age group most at risk of being in a fatal car crash.
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Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf is seeking to increase taxes to boost school funding, reduce property taxes and close a projected budget gap.
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Ian Fleming
News about Ian Fleming, including commentary and archival articles published in The New York Times.
Highlights From the Archives
That License to Kill Is Unexpired
Ian Fleming, had he lived, would have celebrated his 100th birthday on Wednesday. James Bond, his greatest invention, is ageless and immortal.June 1, 2008 moviesNews
Shaken, Stirred and Elementary: 'Sherlock Holmes' and 'Thunderball'
Sherlock Holmes and James Bond have had many lives on screen, both characters often reimagined for a new generation. Two discs examine early manifestations....
December 6, 2015, Sunday
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Review: Ian Fleming's James Bond Letters in 'The Man With the Golden Typewriter'
This collection includes specifics and asides about Mr. Fleming and his famous spy character....
November 24, 2015, Tuesday
James Bond to Find an Old Acquaintance in New Novel: Pussy Galore
The author Anthony Horowitz reveals some details of his coming James Bond novel, "Trigger Mortis."...
May 28, 2015, Thursday
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Ian Fleming Is Dead. James Bond Is Doing Just Fine.
An author's most famous creation, one that the author himself called "cardboard," lives on in the work of other writers....
August 14, 2014, Thursday
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Highlights from the International Herald Tribune archives: The creator of James Bond, Ian Fleming, dies in 1964....
August 12, 2014, Tuesday
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To convey the drama implicit in the spy genre, The Times chose a graphic novelist to illustrate this week's cover....
July 25, 2014, Friday
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Travelers can now rent a single bedroom at Ian Fleming's former home in Jamaica....
May 20, 2014, Tuesday
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The artist Taryn Simon obsessively photographed all 340 birds that appear in the 24 spy films — a nod to the ornithologist after whom the main character was named....
February 27, 2014, Thursday
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Going Where 007 Has Gone Before
A London firm is offering customized trips in which clients can recreate the life –or at least some of it–of James Bond....
February 3, 2014, Monday
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Wittenberg Professor Emeritus Named Peace Hero By Dayton International Peace Museum
January 9, 2013
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Springfield, Ohio – Professor Emeritus of History Charles Chatfield was recently honored for his achievements and activism as one of two 2012 "Peace Heroes" by the Dayton International Peace Museum.
Chatfield retired from Wittenberg's faculty in 1999, but he has continued his activities in the peace history movement, and he has donated many of his groundbreaking books to the Dayton International Peace Museum Library. He is the author of numerous books and articles on the subject of peace history, including An American Ordeal: The Antiwar Movement of the Vietnam Era, a book co-written with Charles DeBenedetti that won the prestigious Kuehl Prize in 1991.
The Dayton International Peace Museum is one of the few community-based institutions with a focus on peace in the United States. The non-profit museum offers educational programs and exhibits featuring themes of non-violent conflict resolution, social justice issues, international relations and peace.
Chatfield first came to Wittenberg in 1961 – a turbulent time in U.S. history marked by war and social change. Chatfield believes American culture matured in the 1960s, and the decade itself contributed greatly to the formation of a new branch of history.
During his tenure at Wittenberg, Chatfield served as chair of the history department, director of International Education and director of the "Global Issues and World Churches" study-abroad program. In 1996, Chatfield received the Wittenberg Alumni Association Award for Distinguished Teaching, the highest recognition Wittenberg bestows on its faculty.
Wittenberg's first professor to hold the H. Orth Hirt Chair in History, which was established in 1998, Chatfield was honored by the Peace History Society (PHS) in 2007 with a prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award. Founded in 1964, PHS seeks to broaden the understanding of and possibilities for world peace as its members work to make peace research relevant to the scholarly disciplines, policy makers and to their own societies.
Chatfield received his bachelor's degree from Monmouth College (Ill.) and his master's and doctorate from Vanderbilt University. During his career, he presented papers at professional meetings throughout the world, including Austria, Mexico, India and Russia, and he is credited with being one of the first scholars to draw a connection between peace and justice movements. He was named a Danforth Fellow and a recipient of a Danforth Year of Theology Award, and he served as a fellow at the Mershon Center for Education in National Security at The Ohio State University.
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A Laemmle Theatre at the Fallbrook Center mall that had won a dedicated following by showing arthouse and Indian films is closing, the company's president said Friday.
After more than 11 years, the Fallbrook 7 is shutting down because lengthy lease negotiations with the mall owner reached an impasse late this week, Greg Laemmle said. His last shows at the West Hills mall will be Feb. 27, barring certain contingencies.
The mall's owner, Chicago-based General Growth Properties, declined to comment on the situation.
"We are sad to go," Laemmle said. "We know that our operation at the Fallbrook is greatly appreciated by our fans in the West Valley.
"But now that we are out of that situation we are free to consider other opportunities in the area, which we would like to actively pursue, to own and operate a theater ... as we have done in Pasadena and Claremont and North Hollywood, and elsewhere where we are not subject to the whims of a third-party property owner."
Though nothing is in the works yet, Laemmle is hoping for a West Valley equivalent to his company's thriving, barely year-old NoHo 7 location, which the exhibitor owns rather than rents a la Fallbrook.
The family-owned arthouse chain has been showing mostly independent and foreign films in the Los Angeles area since 1938. The Fallbrook operation featured those and selected, adult-oriented studio fare, as well as a four-walled (subleased to a separate exhibitor) program of Indian films that's been extremely popular with South Asian audiences from across Southern California.
The Fallbrook conflict is, of course, over money.
"It's inherent in the relationship that the landlord is always going to want more and the tenant is always going to want less," Laemmle acknowledged. "So there is a fundamental divide there, but we have landlords who appreciate our type of operation. Then there are those who just want the most rent they can get."
Laemmle explained that theater leasing deals usually involve the operator paying a percentage of a location's profits to the landlord. By catering to non-mainstream film fans, Laemmle by definition cannot expect the kind of traffic an exhibitor of primarily major studio movies, such as AMC, could generate.
There are exceptions to that rule, though. Especially during awards season - i.e., now - when intelligent, artistic films dominate box-offices for a few months.
And, in the Fallbrook 7's case, especially on Wednesday afternoons, when the theater's $4.50 senior matinee special draws waiting lines of older film lovers that stretch into the parking lot.
People in that line this week were uniformly aghast when informed of the theater's likely closing.
"They bring very good movies here," said Karen Garrick, 73, of West Hills. "I enjoy foreign movies and stuff like that. It's a shame, it's really a shame. This did not make my year!"
"I've been coming here as long as they've been here," added Chuck Moore, 81, of Woodland Hills. "We come almost every Wednesday. We go to the regular movies, the art movies, all of 'em; we're not afraid of subtitles. You can quote me as saying THEY MAY NOT LEAVE!"
Diana Dixon-Davis - a Chatsworth resident who's been going with her husband, Phil Davis, to the Fallbrook extensively since he retired last year - said that due to the high quality of films Laemmle programs, the couple has probably seen more movies there in the last three months than they've gone to in the past 30 years.
"It's a lot closer than the (Laemmle Town Center 5) in Encino, which is downstairs and the parking is difficult," Dixon-Davis said by phone. "It's just a big hassle compared to Fallbrook. It's a great theater and I'm really disappointed."
Back on the matinee line, Rhoda Scrivner declared: "Don't close it! What're we gonna do on Wednesdays? We don't want to go to the others, this is close by.
"So we're very, very upset and you're gonna have a lot of irate, upset people here," the 67-year-old Reseda resident said. "We may be picketing! I'll stand and walk with my picket sign."


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The 2009 PacSun USA Surf Team. Photo courtesy: AJ Neste/Surfing America
"One thing I learned about Worlds last year was that it's a grind. It lasts a long time. It's very tough mentally and it tests you. That's why I've got guys running heats right here," Coach Buran explains.
The here he's referring to is best described as waist high, unyielding onshore-wind-driven mushburgers. But, as is the case with watching groms tackle that sort of unholy surf, they make it look appealing throughout the day on Friday.
The mental toughness aspect Coach Buran has been working hard at developing in America's best youngsters is showcased in the work the travel squad selections have put in this week, having to deal with a variety of conditions and extended heats. "Last year's selection camp I made it all come down to one day," Coach Buran noted. "The problem with that is, one day can all go bad. So this year I decided on a week long training process."
That process culminated at the end of Friday, when the last trial positioning heats were complete. Friday also included a lot more than some testing heats though. The USA Surf Team heard from Quiksilver founder Bob Mcknight and USC Football Coach Pete Carroll, in hopes of igniting a fire under their asses and keeping it blazing well through the next two months.
During a Boys U16 heat, Coach Buran enlightened Coach Carroll on the dynamics of the heat at hand. While a bout of friendly sorts between Kolohe Andino and Evan Geiselman was going down in the water, Coach Carroll learned the ins and outs of heat strategy and witnessed two of the top standouts for this year's USA Team.
Following the U16 heat, Bob McKnight spoke to the entire team and touched on the fact that these fortunate kids have been chosen to represent the United States of America, and are some of the best surfers their ages in the world. He also expressed that these young Americans represent the future of our sport, as well as the sport itself and the culture that has been formed by it.
Coach Carroll then took center sand and spoke of the enormous opportunity these teenagers have to be good at what they love doing. He expressed that USC Football is as good as they are, day in and day out because they don't pay attention to who their competitors are, but to who they themselves are. Coach Carroll got across that to be victorious, one must envision what one can become, and then bust ass to become that vision of greatness.
The guest speaker duo of Mcknight and Carroll did a tremendous job of furthering Coach Buran's message that it's not about what another team can do, it's about what ones own team can do.
The most obvious competition for Team USA though is the Australians, who are the three-time defending Gold medalists at the ISA World Surfing Junior Championships. But they're certainly not the only legitimate roadblocks to USA bringing back the Gold from Ecuador. "Traditionally Hawaii, Australia, and Brazil are all big threats," Coach Buran stated. He continued, "South Africa is always good, New Zealand is pretty feisty, and France was really good last year. Because all these teams have well developed programs and they have deep teams is why they're threats."
America has it's solid points as well though. Here is Coach Buran's rundown on the three divisions:
"Our [Boys] Under 16 is an excellent team. I mean are you kidding me? [Kolohe] Andino, Connor Coffin, and [Evan] Geiselman, and then Ian Craine rounds it off. This is a really strong division for us. These guys are seasoned, they're great competitors, and they're just plain great surfers. That's our strong point.
"In our Girls [Under 18], we have a veteran like Courtney [Conlogue], who knows how to win and is a serious Gold medal contender. Kayleigh [Gilchrist] is a veteran, and she's got some power. But Lakey [Peterson] and Lani [Doherty] are kind of x-factors. They're both young, talented, and they're coming on. They can get a little raw in their heat management, but their talent's there. I'd say our Girls team is a top five in the world because of Courtney's strength and savvy, and Kayleigh's experience.
"In our [Boys] Under 18s, Nat Young is a fantastic surfer and Fisher [Heaverly] is rock solid. Evan Thompson is a 'QS Jr. guy here in America who is also extremely solid. And then Chase Wilson did it again here yesterday, and he's been to the Worlds and got 16th. So really, our [Boys] Under 18 team has experience at the Worlds, I think that will help out a lot."
With Coach Buran's second year in full-swing, his culture is growing and establishing, and it's evident that there is a lot of potential for Team USA. But again, it comes down to staying focused on the task at hand, and preparing oneself and not for another team. "It's a talented team, and on paper it's a better team than last years," Coach Buran expressed. He went on about his young Americans, "We have more experience than last year and I think the key for us is like what Pete Carroll said, we need to focus on our game and execute our gameplan, and not worry about what anybody else is doing. I think we have the right balance to do that and I'm looking forward to seeing how we can do." -Ryan Brower
2009 PacSun USA Surf Team Travel Squad:
Girls U18
Courtney Conlogue
Lani Doherty
Kaleigh Gilchrist
Lakey Peterson
*Alternate – Taylor Pitz
Boys U18
Fisher Heverly
Evan Thompson
Chase Wilson
Nat Young
*Alternate – Balaram Stack
Boys U16
Kolohe Andino
Connor Coffin
Ian Crane
Evan Geiselman
*Alternates – Jacob Halstead, Colin Moran
Stay tuned to TransWorldSURF.com for continuous updates on the PacSun USA Surf Team as the traveling squad gears up for the 2009 Quiksilver ISA World Surfing Junior Championships in Ecuador, which goes down March 28 – April 5.
Team USA showing Coach Carroll the finer points of throwing a shaka. Photo: Steindler


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Heading down there for a week beginning Saturday. Going to be hanging with Dave Kalama at Kalama Kamp. My old man is a die hard SUPer so we'll be doing some downwinders and river trips and stuff like that. Last year they had some good surf and spent the afternoons off the outer reefs getting some waves, so I'm bringing my fish. Figure if its small to medium I'll be able to get into some tropical barrels. Report does not look so great, but I'm not sure if thats mainland T&C or the outer reefs.
Any of the SI forum boys been down there and surf?


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I am a newbie. I have just read Build Your Own Website The RightWay by Ian Lloyd and I am having a problem with broken links on my website.I created a website which works perfectly on my laptop but after uploadingthe website using FileZilla FTP to my ISPs server I have found that none ofmy links work. I have validated both my CSS and my XHTML using the W3Cvalidator tools and found no errors. Please could you suggest what has gone wrong?
Check your links code, i`m sure your links are absolute related to your computer, like this:  so they are searching for drive C:\, on your pc. Your links should be relative, like  , so they will search on your server. Could also be absolute or root-relative , but to your website ()
Hi jonathanbarton. Welcome to the forums.
If webcosmo's answer doesn't help, please post a link to your site, or at least an example of the code used in your links.
Try right click on your online images and look for image source or image details and the online path to the image should be displayed.
super glue?
...no wait, you meant web links...:D
Hi jonathanbarton. Welcome to the SitePoint
it is likely that you built your site using absolute links ( possibly using Dreamweaver?). So when you the files to yours server your links are wrong( the HREF string didn't change, but the server wouldn't have an idea of where "http://mycomputer/c-drive/webpage/index.html"
Go back an check your links if the HREF begins with "http:" or "file:" you have used absolute links!
Unless you are building your site directly on a server ( and NEVER expect to move it to another location) it's almost always better to use relative links.
examples:href="index.htm" ( a file in the TOP directory of your site, linking to INDEX.HTM file which is ALSO in the top directory)href="folderName/file.htm" ( a file in the TOP directory of your site, linking to FILE.HTM , file resides in folderName, folderName in the top directory)href="../other.htm" ( a file , linking to other.HTM...which is in a parent directory )
hope that helps
Hello Ralph.M. As far as I can make out I am using relative links at the moment. I copied my code below:

Home

About Us

Club Events

Contact Us

Image Gallery

The url of the website is: http://homepage.ntlworld.com/jonathanbarton1/
If you visit the website you will see that I cannot get the links to work. Do you have any other suggestions?
OK, so the question we need to ask now is—Where are those pages currently located on your server? They should be inside the /jonathanbarton1/ folder, but they aren't there. (Are you sure you have uploaded them at all? Check in your FTP program to make sure they actually got uploaded.)
(Note also that in your online version of the menu, you have a gap before the gallery URL:

Remove that gap before the g or you will have a problem with that link.)
Thanks for that. It is now working.
No worries, glad we could help. Do come back if you have more questions.


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'"A lot of it is confidence in the shootout," said Sabres defenseman Brian Campbell. "If you get off to a hot start you feel pretty good about it. It's a tough way to lose the game. Last year it was almost a guaranteed two points and this year it's been the other way."'
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Master of Arts in Youth and Young Adult Ministry
The program requires intensive study in the specialized field of youth and young adult ministry. If you desire a program which will enable you to develop the competencies needed for an effective ministry to youth in both local and para-church settings, this degree is for you!
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Program Handbook
Program Description
The Master of Arts in Youth and Young Adult Ministry degree is designed to equip men and women with competencies needed for an effective ministry to youth and young adults in local church and para-church settings. The program is focused on teaching, evangelizing, discipling, and counseling adolescents.
The Master of Arts in Youth and Young Adult Ministry requires intensive study in the specialized field of youth ministry. The graduate of the Master of Arts in Youth and Young Adult Ministry is competent to:
- Develop, direct, and evaluate youth ministry programs in the local church and other targeted areas with both professional and theological competency
- Recruit, nurture, and disciple youth in Christian service and vocation
- Recruit, nurture, and disciple adult youth leaders
- Develop the ability to reflect constructively and theologically upon the content and process of youth ministry
- Serve in a variety of vocations, such as youth pastor, dormitory dean, local church youth leader, conference youth director, academy bible teacher, and guidance counselor
- Students who seek ordination or plan to serve in general pastoral or church leadership positions should consider, as an alternative, the Master of Divinity program as stipulated by North American Division policy (L 05 05 and L 05 15). The Master of Divinity program also has an emphasis in Youth & Young & Young Adult Ministry.
Program Outcomes
- Christian Apologist - Articulates effectively a theology and philosophy of youth ministry.
- Pastor-Teacher - Uses appropriate methodologies to disciple youth and young adults.
- Servant Leader - Understands youth and young adult culture relevant to its application in the biblical discipleship process.
- Maturing Christian - Engages consistently in biblical devotional habits to be open to the transforming work of the Holy Spirit in his or her life.
Youth and Young Adult Specialist
a. Develops youth ministry for the broader church.
b. Advocates for youth and young adults and for effective ministries for them.
Learn more about the Admission Requirements for the MA in Youth and Young Adult Ministry


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Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray pan with vegetable pan spray. In a large mixing bowl, cream butter with sugars. Add egg and vanilla and mix well. Stir in flour, baking soda and salt; mix well. Stir in chocolate chips. Spread dough into prepared pan with spatula. Bake 15-20 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool on rack for 5 minutes. Remove from pan. Cool before cutting. Decorate.
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Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Will You Ever Buy Mostly E-Books: The Results!
At least in this little poll, our e-book overlords seem to have already won.
The percentage of people who said you'd have to pry paper books out of their cold dead hands:
2007: 49%
2008: 45%
2009: 37%
2010: 30%
2011: 25%
The percentage of people who welcome their coming e-book overlords:
2007: 7% (!)
2008: 11%
2009: 19%
2010: 32%
2011: 47%
I believe that's what's called a trend.
Here are some other fun links and comments sections to check out. E-book prognostications from 2007! When the Kindle had just come out and cost $400. Can you believe the original Kindle cost $400?! Wow. My how things change.
When Will E-Books Take Over?
Kindle Kindle Burning Bright
And of course...
23 comments:
- Susan Kaye Quinn said...
I love me some data. :)
- November 30, 2011 at 10:03 AM
- Julie Daines said...
That is some very interesting information. Love the robots.
- November 30, 2011 at 10:07 AM
- Matthew MacNish said...
I knew it.
- November 30, 2011 at 10:13 AM
- Jan Morrill said...
Good (though perhaps painful) information! And thank you for giving us a few spoons full of sugar to help the medicine go down. :)
- November 30, 2011 at 10:13 AM
"e-books will take off when they can be easily downloaded and easily read on a device like a larger iPhone-of-the-future,"
Wow! You sure nailed that one on the head!
- November 30, 2011 at 10:25 AM
- Marlana Antifit said...
Loving the feel of a good book in my hands, I never thought I'd be happy with an e-book. But must admit, now that I have an IPad, I love the ability to turn the backlight up or increase the font size (age??) There's a great discussion on Dystel's site about a possible future that offers e-book bundles http://www.dystel.com/2011/11/what-ebooks-can-learn-from-ecomics/ I love the idea! With each e-book purchase, you receive a physical copy. I'd definitely pay extra for that.
- November 30, 2011 at 10:29 AM
- Amber said...
I just love the affordability because I love that I can read books like candy now. Plus, I love how the option of self-pubbing has become more appealing because of how easy e-readers make it to sell a book.
- November 30, 2011 at 10:36 AM
- Adam Pepper said...
It is amazing how fast we adapt. When my wife bought me a Kindle last April, I was sort of wary. I didnt touch it for a month or two. Then I bought a book, then two. Now, if a book isnt available in an e-format, I have to really convince myself it's worth reading, and even then I'll usually get it from the library. My purchases are at least 80% ebooks.
- November 30, 2011 at 10:48 AM
- Jaimie said...
Flight of the Conchords makes my day a little brighter. Brett McKenzie for the 2011 Best Song Oscar!
- November 30, 2011 at 10:51 AM
- Zan Marie said...
Add me to the list of mostly e-books! I just blogged about this very subject.
- November 30, 2011 at 11:21 AM
- Laura Marcella said...
I'm still in the cold dead hands category. I love ink and paper books and always will! I'm not easily lured in by shiny new things. I like what I already have. :)
- November 30, 2011 at 11:40 AM
- abc said...
Life always needs more funny New Zealanders! I'm certain I'd move there if I didn't have to drive on the other side of the road (and therefore die).
- November 30, 2011 at 11:45 AM
- Regan Leigh said...
I didn't vote, but I will never want an e-book over a physical book. But I might buy both at times. ;)
And yay for Flight of the Conchords! :)
- November 30, 2011 at 11:52 AM
- lucidkim said...
I wasn't keen on ebooks originally, but now that I have a kindle, I love them. I also love that I can have so many books without having to figure out where to put them, or which stack to add them to. No matter how big the book, it's all there in my kindle, in my purse. Handy, handy. Love it.
- November 30, 2011 at 12:04 PM
- Nadine said...
I was anti-e-book until I got a Kindle for Christmas. I, like Adam, didn't touch it for several months. Now, due to diminished shelf space, limited patience, and better prices, I've bought more e-books this year than real books (gasp!).
And I thought I was a stick-to-my-guns girl....*sigh*
Although, I kind of like the fact I can adapt, especially since the siege of e-books is pretty much inevitable.
- November 30, 2011 at 12:29 PM
- Iliadfan said...
When I first heard of ereaders, I thought, "Wow, that's EXACTLY what I need." Now we have both a Kindle and a Nook, and I only buy print books if there's a compelling reason (like it's mostly illustrations).
- November 30, 2011 at 12:44 PM
- D.G. Hudson said...
Stats may show trends, but they don't change my preferences.
I like the idea of choice and I like supporting authors. I will buy one or the other if the book appeals to me. But I would be quite annoyed if a book was only offered in ebook form. Not everyone is glued to their tech.
Also, a TBR stack of ebooks I can't see would probably be forgotten. I don't forget TBRs when they're sitting on my shelf. They don't require any type of auxillary power other than the fingers turning the page.
Give me choice, that's what's important.
- November 30, 2011 at 1:34 PM
- Jill said...
I got the original kindle. whew, pretty penny indeed!! I still use it. I'm about ready to upgrade to Fire. I'm entering every giveaway I can. I'm thinking by next year there will be an even BETTER one.
- November 30, 2011 at 7:26 PM
- The Desert Rocks said...
I'm still confused about picture books, coffee table books, cook books and gift books? Obviously, it makes great sense for stories but if bookstores go out of business and libraries follow then where does that leave shoppers who want to get away from their computer and go to a store? I'm an e-book author myself, but I find some serious issues with these damaging statistics.
- November 30, 2011 at 7:42 PM
- bluerabbit said...
E-books are great. I buy the same books I would have purchased in a bookstore, but I can get them as soon as they come out. Often, in the old days, I read reviews, but by the time the book was in the store I had forgotten about it. I like the ability to adjust the type size my Kindle 3 is just the right size to carry around. No glowing screen to wear out my eyes, though I may break down and get a Fire for movies on trips. Oddly, the only paper books I buy now are local guidebooks from small or independent publishers. Paper is handier on trails for me--maps, charts, non-glowing photos. Most self-published books, sorry. My mother's 90 year old neighbor, my sister's boyfriend, my brother's girlfriend's cat, and just about all the citizens of our town are writing books. They all will be hurt if I don't buy them and love them. I am avoiding people a lot these days.
- November 30, 2011 at 10:37 PM
- Bryan Russell said...
I think this post needs a good pie chart.
Because then I could think about pie and distract myself from the poor showing of paper books.
Pie. Mmmmmmmmm.
- December 1, 2011 at 6:17 AM
- Mira said...
I love that video - fun. :)
It is quite something to see the numbers - that is definitely what they call a trend!
You know, like your previous posts show, you predicted this. And, in my comments, I also predicted it (as did some other folks. Which sounds like I'm tooting my own horn, and I am of course, but it's also just alittle weird to watch history unfold in the way you predicted it.
It'd be fun to do a post sometime of upcoming preditions. Then we could check back and see if we're right later on. That would be fun. :)
- December 1, 2011 at 12:17 PM
- Simon Haynes said...
I spent a couple of years trying to convince my (trade) publisher that ebooks were vital. In the end they reverted the ebook rights to me, and I put my novels on Kindle and Smashwords myself.
For smaller publishing houses the expense and time involved in putting backlist online has to be weighed against potential income, whereas for an author who can DIY it's a no brainer.
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Brevard, N.C. - Head Coach Paul Hamilton and his staff, in conjunction with the Brevard College Athletic Department, is pleased to announce the addition of Andrew Griffith to the 2010 Brevard College Football Team.
Griffith, a native of Bristol, Tenn., comes to the Tornados from Sullivan Central High School. Griffith played under Coach Scott Nelson during his time as a Cougar and was named to the 2008 All-Mountain Lakes Conference and 2008 All-Northeast Tennessee Team, and was a selection to the 2009 All-Big 8 Conference. A versatile athlete who also competed in track, Griffith will likely line up on the offensive side of the ball for the Tornados.
The 2010 signing class includes 12 players from the state of North Carolina and 10 players from Georgia who will suit up for the Tornados football team in the fall, as the team opens up the season on August 28th at home against Edward Waters.
Brevard finished the 2009 season with a 7-4 record in their second season as full members of the NCAA Division II and the South Atlantic Conference, receiving votes in the AFCA Division II poll for the first time as a program. The Tornados were also recognized by Somis Sports as the 11th most improved Division II Football team in 2009 and the 40th most improved program across all levels of NCAA Collegiate Football.


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Below is a sample of some of the amazing comments and feedback NWHM has received.
To the NWHM Board: I just viewed your latest cyber-museum display "Women With a Deadline" and I'm writing to tell you what a great job you are doing of highlighting women in history even without a brick and mortar museum. Please keep up the good work. I know that someday you will have an actually building to call your own. I'm proud to be a member of NWHM.
-- Sherry R.
I enjoyed browsing your organizations cyber museum. It is truly a wonderful thing you've started, and it should get even more interesting in the coming years!
-- David D.
I am presently helping my daughter in researching a paper and have come across your wonderful web site!
We are enjoying it very much.
-- Donna R.
This article "Women created Memorial Day" was wonderful and entirely different from what my understanding has been concerning Memorial Day.
-- Elizabeth H.
Thanks so much for letting me know about this site. I've been reading it for the last 2 hours. This site is truly awesome!!! It has an amazing amount of information including a biographies index, cyber-exhibits complete with lesson plans, tests, etc. It even has a Chronicles section where anyone can submit a write up about a great woman in their life to be published on the site. What a great way to find out about all the wonderful women in the world, even ones who aren't famous. I'm super, super impressed with this site! As a mother of 2 young daughters, I'm very glad to have this as a resource. I'm planning to go over the "Young and Brave: Girls Changing History" cyber exhibit with my 4 year old over the holidays! I donated and joined and I'm planning to donate memberships as birthday gifts this year. Thanks Heidi for directing me to such great site!
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I'm a student at North Scott Junior High School in Eldridge, Iowa. A would just like to let whoever is responsible for the website on women in the progressive era. It is by far one of the most helpful sources I have come across in my research. The pictures were fantastic, the information was useful, and the site was easy to navigate. So thanks again! Whoever is in charge of this, keep up the good work.
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I reviewed your website and it is fantastic!
-- Sharon L.
Earlier this year, I sent you an email requesting information you might have for me to put into my exhibit backboard for the National History Fair.
I want to thank you for sending me sources for my project on Elizabeth Cady Stanton.
I wanted to inform you on how I did:
In January, I won first place in my school among the 8th grade. In March, I competed at the county level against all other schools in my county, I won first place in my county. This past weekend, I participated in the State of Florida Competition in Tallahassee, FL. Although I didn't place for the state competition to go on to the National Contest, I received a special Outstanding County award.
It was a great experience for my first year in the program, and I'm proud of myself for excelling that far.
Elizabeth Cady Stanton impacted me more than I thought she would. She truly educated me on the rights of women and among other life preparations. She taught me to be a more open individual and speak what needs to be said. She taught me heaps of knowledge you just can't find in a book.
I'm glad that I chose her as my individual for this particular project.
I want to thank you again for helping me and here are a few pictures of the exhibit backboard I created and the awards I received on my Elizabeth Cady Stanton project.
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A database and its supporting website can get periodic makeovers and sometimes it can even undergo rebirth! The DOE Data Explorer (DDE) has just emerged from a rebirth process, and we are proud to announce its transformation. The first version of DDE was launched in 2008 with the mission of guiding users to collections of publicly available, DOE-sponsored data and other non-text information.
If you look closely, you can find fossilized material on the banks of the Norris Lake shoreline in Anderson County, Tennessee when the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) lowers the water level. If you are really lucky, you will find traces of sea creatures or beautiful flora or fauna impressions encased between the freshly exposed layers of rock. These are ancient treasures from our country's rich geological history.
A paleogeography reconstruction of the Earth took place some 56 to 34 million years ago during the Eocene geologic period of time .
Eleanor Frierson, who passed away in April 2013, was the grande dame of partnerships to improve public access to federal and international science information. For 10 years, she helped spearhead U.S. interagency efforts to make federal science information more accessible to Americans, playing an absolutely crucial leadership role on the Science.gov Alliance. She took Science.gov all the way from a nascent concept through to its maturation. Ms. Frierson also made similar contributions to the international science portal, WorldWideScience.org.
During the past year, Dr. William N. Watson, physicist, of DOE/OSTI's staff has posted quite a few very interesting white papers in OSTI's monthly Science Showcase on OSTI's Home Page. This quiet, unassuming man crafts prolific papers on popular science topics of interest to the Department of Energy (DOE). He investigates and assimilates this information from OSTI's extensive R&D Collections and takes us on a layman's journey through the technical details and scientific research that make it all possible.
William's papers have helped us to understand key technologies developed at DOE Laboratories for the Mars Science Laboratory's Curiosity and how chemical analysis of rocks and soil is determined millions of miles away. We know what is happening with new heat pump technology and how DOE researchers are working to improve designs and efficiency.
With the release of SciTech Connect, OSTI is expanding its deployment of semantic search, an innovative technology to improve the quality and relevance of search results across the majority of its DOE content. Semantic search is a way to enhance search accuracy contextually. Rather than relying on search algorithms that identify a specific query term, semantic search uses more complex contextual relationships among people, places and things. It is an especially effective search approach when a person truly is researching a topic (rather than trying to navigate to a particular destination).


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I have been learning HTML5 since 2 days now. And i found that the major changes in this version are just some attributes.
I have seen cool animations that are said to be done in HTML5. I do not understand this point. HTML5 is just a static markup language so how come it can do classic animations?
When I view the source code of those animation pages, I see the entire animations are done using Javascript. So why do people say that HTML5 can do cool animations?
Can someone pls put some light on this?
Thanks in advance.
It's marketing.
HTML5 + CSS + JS + Canvas can do animations. HTML5 on it's own can't. But it's 'cool' to say that HTML5 can do anything Flash can do, but better (thanks Apple!).
Thanks for your reply sir.
One of the challenges the developers are facing today with HTML5 is the browser compatibility. Some features of HTML5 that works on a browser may not work on another one.
1) How are the developers coming up with this type of situation?2) With such browser compatibility issues, how come HTML5 is till a hit so far?
It depends on which market you're catering for:
If you're catering for people who still use IE6, then you don't use HTML5.If you have users who tend to keep their browsers up-to-date, then you can use HTML5.
So does that mean HTML5 cannot be used as a general purposed website like portals, social networking sites etc? Because i do not know who and what kind of users my website will get.
It is non normative and experimental hence typically should be avoided or used with a large dose of caution.
There is HTML5 you can use now:
<input type="number" name="quantity">
Compliant browsers will make it easier for users to specify numbers, by giving them a spinner. Other browsers just treat it as a text box. You need to validate the value server side anyway. Nothing breaks.
New semantic tags such as header, footer, nav, article, section can be used depending on the level of support for old browsers with JS disabled you require. The page will work, the content will be visible, but if a user is on IE <=8 and has JS disabled you won't be able to style these elements. That's a steep minority.
In other cases there are polyfills that let you use native browser capabilities where they exist, and fill in the gaps with JS solutions where they don't. If a site is built with progressive enhancement this won't lead to anyone missing out on content.
So does that mean HTML5 cannot be used as a general purposed website like portals, social networking sites etc? Because i do not know who and what kind of users my website will get.
Keep in mind that like 90% of "HTML5" is just HTML4. Most of it works, because most of it isn't new.
You said you've been learning HTML5 for the past few days... is this from after learning HTML4? Or HTML wholly new? I would start with 4 and then learn what's different/new in 5. That helps when trying to realise what's supported. See, some of the stuff that's "new" in HTML5 is old in some browser (like contenteditable is old in IE, canvas is old in Safari, etc). So history matters here.
Cranial bore gave an example that's mostly okay to use regardless of what the browser supports. The new form input types, for the most part (I exclude type="color" from this list because it's retarded in non-supporting browsers) degrade to type="text" in anyone who doesn't support the new types. Since it automatically gracefully degrades, so long as you are very aware what the effects are in supporting and non-supporting browsers, it's considered pretty "safe". Also, the "new" doctype is totally safe. Basically the WHATWG found out what the minimal doctype is necessary to stop browsers from doctype switching (going into Quirks Mode). Turns out it was just <!doctype HTML> all along. And it's case-insensitive.
can i use Raphaël js as an alternative to HTML5 canvas?
I don't see why not.
If you check out Modernizr, you'll see it does stuff like detect some of the new HTML5/JS API thingies out there. This is (one example of) what cranial-bore meant when he said "polyfills". With Modernizr (or just your own test script), you test for canvas, and if it exists, let canvas do whatever, and if it doesn't, call/load Raphaël to do stuff.
Anyway remember that canvas is mostly a way to have dynamic pictures. You're not building any DOM and it's not accessible in general (unless you mix in SVG), so if you're using it to dynamically change how some data appears, or something, consider having a static DOM version of that data as well. If the data changes, let <canvas> visually show the change, let the inner alternative content just show the new data (so if it's in a table, you'll have a table in the canvas tag), and offer the same data available via a link or something (for users who can't access canvas but are using a browser who understands it). Or something.
Or you could skip canvas entirely until all the UAs you support can render it, if you want.
I reviewed some of the docs of Modernizr and it seems like its just a detection technique for browser compatibility.
Do you have any recommendation for framework that does HTML5 stuffs easily?
Yup, that's all it is: a rather large steaming pile of tests/checks for stuff. You can also just use your own. A few properties have some funny tricks but you can see many of them on the rescued Mark Pilgrim's HTML5 Up and Running at HTML5 doctor: http://html5doctor.com/dive-into-html5-doctor/ Each chapter showed both a Modernizr and regular way to test for stuff.
For an HTML5 framework, I've not touched it myself because it seemed so much larger than anything I'd write myself, but there's html5boilerplate.
Personally if you have an interest in just, what is all this HTML5 crap anyway?, I strongly recommend you read the Mark Pilgrim book mentioned above (it's not terribly long but very well in-depth, quite nice!) and/or (I think AND is best) Bruce Lawson's and Remy Sharp's 2nd edition of Introducing HTML5, which is a book-book. Which, due to the nature of the incomplete HTML5 spec, refutes plenty from the 1st edition. So get the second : ) I read the first, and it was quite excellent.
There's going to be a new version of HTML 5 released on 1st January. All of the new tag names are going to be rotated to mean what the previous tag on the list currently means. This action is a part of the process that has been implemented to make sure that these currently experimental tags are not used in actual live web pages. We thank you for assisting in the testing of these new tags so as to help decide which ONE will become the actual HTML 5 standard tag.
Wait, are they rotating them clockwise or anti-clockwise?
Edit>> @felgall deserves a mention for that!
There's going to be a new version of HTML 5 released on 1st January.
1st of April actually


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Can you please tell me which vaccinations a dog needs throughout his lifetime? Which vaccinations are mandatory and which are optional?A:
The core vaccine protocol for dogs includes the Distemper combination vaccine (Distemper, Adenovirus Type-2, Parvovirus, Parainfluenza), Bordetella (kennel cough), and Rabies. As a puppy, the distemper combination shot is given in a series every 3-4 weeks until 4 months of age. Then this shot is boostered yearly thereafter. Bordetella is given at 8-12 weeks of age and boostered every 6 months to 1 year based on the pet's exposure risk. Rabies is given at 4 months of age, boostered 1 year later and then boostered every 3 years thereafter.
There are some optional vaccines that should also be considered. Leptospirosis is a bacterial organism transmitted through urine and standing water. It is endemic in this region of the country, and therefore, it is recommended that all dogs be vaccinated. We routinely vaccinate all puppies at North Shore Animal League America for Leptospirosis. Two shots are given during the puppy series and then it is boostered annually thereafter. Canine Influenza and Borrelia Burgdorferi (Lyme disease) vaccines are offered and evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
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Do dogs need yearly vaccinations their entire lives? What are the most important shots that can not be missed?A:
In general, yes. The rabies vaccine is required by law, but can be administered every three years if given on time, and if a vaccine labeled for three years is used. Any dog with exposure to wildlife (raccoons, opossums, etc) or rats, mice, roaches should be vaccinated for leptospirosis because that is contagious to people. The vaccine for leptospirosis is only labeled for one year.
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I recently adopted a 12-week-old female puppy. This is the first puppy we have owned and are very excited to be pet owners! Over the last 2 days, it seems as though something is stuck in our puppy's throat! It sounds like a cough but we are not sure. She sneezes often and sometimes we think we took in a goose! Well, it sounds that way anyway. What should we do? Is there anything over the counter we can give our pet? Why is she coughing? Please help.A:
It's great that you have adopted a puppy! Being first time pet owners is an exciting yet challenging time. It is important to get down the basics of pet care and nutrition in your quest to giving your dog the best life. It seems as though the most likely cause for coughing in a young, not yet fully vaccinated dog is some sort of infectious cause.
The most common thing we see in these puppies is kennel cough. Kennel cough is an infectious bronchitis, which can cause a harsh sounding cough and lethargy. Occasionally, these upper respiratory infections can progress to a lower respiratory infection or pneumonia. Kennel cough is very contagious. The bacteria can be transmitted through nasal and oral secretions and also picked up if the animal sneezes or coughs.
It can be common for the agent responsible for kennel cough to be accompanied by a virus as well. This is why it can be a challenge to treat since your pet has to "ride out" the viral aspect of the upper respiratory infection. It is very important that you take your pet to a vet for an exam. We can check to make sure your pet's temperature is normal and ensure that the appetite has not diminished. We may decide to place your pet on an antibiotic and antitussive (anti-cough medication).
It is best that you refrain from giving any medication without the advice of a licensed veterinarian. Some medications that humans take can be potentially toxic to dogs and cats. Vaccinating your pet for kennel cough is important once your dog has recovered from the infection. It is likely that in the future this will lessen the severity of another infection. Good luck with your new pet!
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Why do I have to give my dog heartworm pills? He never sees other dogs.A:
Most canine infectious diseases are the result of direct contact between a healthy dog and an either infected dog or the bodily fluids/excrement of an infected dog. Things that people can usually see. This is not the case with heartworm. Heartworm is one that involves an intermediate host, and it's one that often times goes unnoticed. It's a mosquito.
The heartworm life cycle is essentially an infected dog that is bitten by a mosquito that takes an immature, larval heartworm and then bites your dog. After a variable amount of time, about six months, the larval heartworm then develops into an adult in the heart and lungs. The fortunate thing is that heartworm can easily be prevented. A simple blood test is used to make sure your dog doesn't have it already, since putting a dog that has it on preventative can lead to complications.
Once it's determined that your dog doesn't have heartworm, a very safe medication, given at monthly intervals is prescribed to kill those larval heartworms before they mature into adults in the heart and lungs. Heartworm preventative should be given minimally during the warm weather months, April through November. Advances in the medication now also treat and prevent the infestation of other parasites such as intestinal worms and external parasites. So many people use the preventative all year round. So, the fact that your dog doesn't see other dogs doesn't matter. He doesn't need to, not with those pesky little mosquitoes around.
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Dear Vet,
I adopted a puppy two days ago from our local shelter. The shelter sent home a sample of food for us to use, but it only lasted for a couple of days. We gave the puppy some of our dinner food since we were out of dog food. Today we bought some puppy food, but the puppy won't eat it and only wants our food. Also, he has some diarrhea now. Do you think that could be from the food? I hope we didn't do anything wrong. Please help.
Hungry Puppy OwnerA:
Dear Hungry Puppy Owner,
I applaud you for adopting a puppy from your local shelter! There are probably a few things going on with your puppy here. Sometimes a change in diet, even if it's from one good dog food to another, can cause diarrhea. A lot of the food that we humans eat has more fat than is normally in dog food, so this might contribute to the diarrhea as well. It is always best to steer away from human food for animals, because high fat diets can case serious if not fatal diseases in dogs such as pancreatitis. As you have seen, once a puppy has a taste of human food, they expect to have a seat at the family dinner table.
You can discourage begging at the table by feeding your puppy a quality pet food in another room while you enjoy your own meal. Never feed a puppy scraps or bites from the table while you are dining. If the puppy's diarrhea persists for more than 12 hours, it should be examined by a veterinarian. Many things can cause diarrhea in puppies in addition to dietary indiscretion, including viruses, parasites, bacteria, and inflammatory conditions. Good luck with your new puppy!
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Dear Vet,
Our new puppy started eating his poop! Does this mean that he has a vitamin deficiency? Should we give him vitamins or supplement his food in some way? It's really gross and his breath smells horrible!!!
Disgusted in DelawareA:
Dear Disgusted,
Unfortunately, this is a common problem among many puppies. If your puppy is on a quality well balanced pet food, there should be no need for vitamin supplementation. Eating feces, or coprophagia, is an instinctive behavior of animals to help disguise their presence from predators.
Now that many of our pets live with us in our homes, this behavior is unnecessary and unappealing. However, it is in the dog's wiring, and is an instinctive habit that we have to help the animal to break. There are products on the market to sprinkle on a dog's food. As the product undergoes enzymatic changes in the gastrointestinal tract, it changes the "flavor" of the feces that is excreted. Ideally, this distasteful flavor will deter the dog from eating its excrement. You need to use the product for a few days consistently to alter the behavior.
Sometimes dogs will continue to eat feces despite using the products described. If this is the case, it is important to pick up feces immediately before the dog has a chance to eat it. Although this is a bit labor intensive for the owner, several days of diligent cleaning will hopefully break the habit of coprophagia.
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Do I have to wait until my puppy gets its rabies vaccine before I take it out for a walk?A:
This is a question that is posed to veterinarians on a daily basis. The answer is simple- Yes (and no).
It's a common misconception that the reason we say this is to protect the puppy from rabies. There is some truth to that, but the real reason is we want to protect it from other diseases that it will much more likely be exposed to. Young puppies are given a DA2PL-Cpv vaccine at regular intervals (usually every three weeks).
The DA2PL-Cpv vaccine contains distemper, adenovirus, parainfluenza, leptospirosis and parvovirus. When a puppy is very young, it gets some protection from these diseases directly from its mother. At this age the immune system is considered to be immature, incompetent if you will. As they get older this immunity starts to wane. At the same time their own ability to mount an immune response starts to develop. By giving them a vaccine at six to eight weeks of age, the immune system will make some antibodies to fight off these diseases. Some, but not enough. By giving it another vaccine, a "booster," the amount of antibodies produced will be much greater.
This is what is termed an anamnestic response. Each vaccine makes more antibodies in an almost geometrical progression, not a simple additive one. So that by the time the pup reaches sixteen weeks of age, and has received multiple "boosters" the amount of antibodies produced are enough to protect it from the devastating and potentially fatal consequences of these diseases.
It is also at sixteen weeks that most pups are given their rabies vaccine. Since the final DA2PL-Cpv booster is often given along with the rabies vaccine, many people assume it's the rabies that we are worried about, it's not, it's the others.
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Why is it important to protect my cat against fleas?A:
Fleas are annoying insects whose bite causes uncomfortable itchy wounds. Some cats are actually allergic to flea saliva, and even one tiny bite can make an allergic cat break out in a nasty rash. If you notice crusty bumps on the top of your cat's head, back or hindquarters, it is very likely that she has been bitten by a flea and is experiencing a type of allergic reaction.
Cats have very sensitive livers, and may have life-threatening reactions, such as seizures, to over-the-counter or discount flea products. Never give a flea product meant to go on the skin by mouth. Never use a flea product labeled for dogs on a cat, and always check with your veterinarian before giving any flea product to your cat.
Fleas can carry bacteria in their feces that cause a human infection called Cat Scratch Fever when a human is bitten or scratched by an affected cat. When the cat scratches at a flea bite or attempts to remove the flea by grooming, the bacteria become lodged under their claws or in their mouth. The symptoms of Cat Scratch Disease are usually mild, and include swollen lymph nodes especially around the area of the wound, fever, headache, fatigue, joint pain, and skin rashes. These usually resolve without treatment but can last for months. More serious complications including spleen enlargement and heart problems can cause life-threatening problems, particularly in people with weak immune systems. Most cats that carry the bacteria causing Cat Scratch Fever seem completely healthy. Kittens are much more likely to transmit the disease because they are so playful, and inadvertently pass the bacteria to humans.
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My cat has bad breath. Is there anything I can do about this?A:
It is natural for a cat's breath to reflect their diet to some extent. They do not rinse with a mouthwash every day, so some odor is to be expected. Very bad breath, called halitosis, is a problem that should be investigated by your veterinarian. Halitosis can be caused by a number of heath issues, most commonly gingivitis (inflammation of the gums) or more serious problems like kidney disease, liver disease or diabetes.
Gingivitis is caused by a build-up of odor-producing bacteria in your cat's mouth. In addition to being generally unpleasant, it can cause mouth infections, tooth loss, and, in rare instances, life-threatening problems such as sepsis (bacteria colonization of blood) and endocarditis (infection in the inner layer of tissue surrounding the heart).
Indications that a veterinary check-up is in order, include severe halitosis, pawing at the mouth, suddenly jumping back from food after initially starting to eat, drooling, and markedly red gums.
Being proactive with your cat's dental care can actually prolong her life. Regular check ups to check for underlying medical problems are necessary once a year for adult cats and twice a year for senior cats over 10 years old. Many cats tolerate daily brushing using a toothbrush and toothpaste especially formulated for cats.
At some time in your cat's life, your veterinarian may determine that your cat needs to have her teeth professionally cleaned. This is a procedure that is done under general anesthesia where the teeth are scaled and polished. Any rotten teeth are removed – don't worry, your cat will get along just fine without them! Many cats with no teeth at all eat exclusively dry food diets. Generally, your cat will spend one day in the hospital for her dental procedure. If she has to have multiple teeth extracted or spent a long time under anesthesia, your vet may keep her overnight on fluids and pain medications. Your cat will then be discharged on oral antibiotics for you to give at home.
Submitted by Anonymous
Answered by Mark Verdino
Dear Vet,
My husband and I have a 3-year-old female cat at home. She is a sweet cat but she constantly tries to exit our house!! She only goes missing for a couple hours at a time and likes to lay around on our porch when she is done exploring. Is this ok? We feel she needs to explore the wild and be a normal cat.
Escapee cat owners
Hi Escapee cat owners,
Sometimes it can be hard to keep a cat indoors that has been allowed to leave whenever it can. There are many reasons why I recommend not allowing your pet to leave your home. Besides the potential for your cat to be hurt (cars, other animals outside if you're in the country), there are also infectious diseases and parasites your cat can pick up if it comes into contact with another animal. The most common disease which is spread outside is Feline Leukemia Virus and/or Feline Immunodeficiency Virus or FIV.
FIV is primarily transmitted by bite wounds and cat fights. Once infected, the cat is immune compromised. While in a normal cat, infections and parasites can be easy to treat - an FIV+ cat can have difficulty clearing disease and can have life threatening effects. FeLV or Feline Leukemia can be transmitted by oral and nasal secretions most commonly, but has also been known to be infectious via urine, feces and milk. If a cat contracts Feline Leukemia, it can lead to cancer and blood diseases. They can also have a compromised immune system and can get sick with other infections much more easily.
These 2 diseases are reason alone to keep your kitty inside and care is to be taken so that she does not escape. Good luck with your cat!
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Power lunch no longer implies Eighties-style business suits meeting over plates of ostrich carpaccio served in white-linen restaurants where the valets earn more than your secretary. If we've learned anything from the dot.com era, it's that sometimes the sweetest deals are scripted in duds that have seen less holey days and sealed not by a slash of the Cross fountain pen but by the clink of two pint glasses topped off with a mousse of India Pale Ale. At Gordon Biersch, one of the only downtown venues to regularly draw the workaday crowd, you can actually find both kinds of players: the stuffed shirt and the beer belly, lunching on pizzas and gourmet salads and fresh-brewed suds. Rest assured they have two things in common -- something on the table and something in the works.
Restaurants rarely make their own bread (so much easier to source it from a good bakery), and those that do frequently limit their production to one or two specialties. Not so Bizcaya Grill. Maybe it's because, given its location in the Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove, it has the space and resources to do it. No doubt having an overnight baker helps as well. But whatever the reason, the results are what you can count on, or depending on your mood, count calories on: fresh-baked Danish pastries and muffins for breakfast. Pain du chocolate and croissants at Sunday brunch. Parmesan buns and lemon brioche to partner burgers and fish sandwiches, respectively, for the midday meal. And at dinner the piéce de resistance -- pretzel bread dotted with coarse salt or pumpkin seeds. The object, of course, is not to eat so much of the bread that you have no appetite for the foie gras served with a shot of vinegar or the black-and-white rabbit cannelloni. But then, we were never ones to shy away from a challenge.
Readers Choice: Don Pan
Sit in a booth, or sidle up to the counter and enjoy a massive repast with any and all combinations of the breakfast staples that make you want to go right back to bed: ham, bacon, sausage, waffles, pancakes, eggs, biscuits, gravy, grits. Chuck Wagon breakfasts provide the caloric intake you would need for ploughing your fields or rounding up cattle (rather than sitting at your terminal, wondering if co-workers can hear your stomach gurgle through the cubicle walls). Breakfast is available all day, and specials last from 6:00 to 10:00 a.m. Daily specials include a two eggs, grits, and bacon breakfast for $2, and omelet and breakfast combos that change every day, but hover around the $4-$5 price range.
A perennial favorite in the dim sum category, Tropical -- surprise -- also serves a great din-din. Traditional dishes include Hong Kong-style roast pork flavored with five-spice and then roasted; seafood-spinach soup; and always crisp, always succulent Peking duck. But innovative items are equally reliable, if unusual -- flounder pan-fried with peppercorns and jalapeños and served with bananas marinated in rice wine, for example, offers interesting counterpoints of textures, as does cherry-plum chicken wrapped with diced water chestnuts and fresh bamboo in egg-white crêpes. A healthy wine list replete with floral Rieslings adds to the fine-dining effect, giving aficionados of all kinds reason to make Tropical an evening as well as morning destination.
To borrow a line from the old ad campaign for Arnold's rye bread, you don't have to be Jewish to eat kosher chocolate. Indeed whether you follow those dietary rules or not, the ultimate issue is taste, for which Krön is an ecumenical experience of the heavenly culinary variety. Its tantalizing array of candies, truffles, and dipped fruits are all made by hand with top-notch ingredients (and prices to match). Coffee and baked goods like brownies and cookies are also for sale, though the tables set out in the middle of the mall are decidedly unatmospheric. Recent ink on the store has hinted at expansion plans. Let's hope any new outlets include a proper café.
This charming crêperie replicates the design of a classic French café: the tile floors, the long wooden benches along the walls, lots of reading material lying about, and good, strong java. If the weather were cooler, one could easily picture a professorial type in corduroys perusing Le Monde over his afternoon espresso. Locals and tourists alike flock for the delicious savory and sweet crêpes, along with other simple fare like croque monsieur (the Gallic version of grilled cheese with ham), at prices that will make you wonder whether you are really still in South Beach. To avoid a wait, come earlyish on a weekend morning with a newspaper or a book, and ease into the day over a steaming bowl of café au lait.
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Well, we at least know enough math to figure out that a first Friday of the month followed immediately by the second Saturday of that same month, only happens once every 133,225 years. This is one of those years.
First Fridays in Bixby Knolls is tonight, with a holiday-themed slate of specials along the business district on Atlantic Avenue between Bixby Road and San Antonio Drive.
You get cider and/or hot cocoa at several shops along the strip, you get Holiday Karaoke at Salon Medusa, you get an ugly Christmas sweater contest at Rick Wickeds, you get a s'mores station at the corner of Roosevelt and Atlantic, you get live music all over the place and you get us signing a copy of our new book, "Location Filming in Long Beach" at the Historical Society of Long Beach, which some of the more cynical among you might think is the sole reason for leading off with this item.
Look, if all we were interested in was selling books, we would have led with the fact that we'll be signing 'em Saturday morning-afternoon starting at 11 a.m. at the half-century-old Los Coyotes Cards & Gifts at 3597 Los Coyotes Diagonal, just steps from our home in the Prestigious Plaza.
The First Friday in Bixby Knolls starts at 6 p.m. (though look for us closer to 7-ish).
The very next day is the Second Saturday Art Walk, from 4 to 10 p.m., radiating from the corner of Linden Avenue and Broadway in the East Village Arts District. There's every kind of art for sale, a 7:30 p.m. fashion show featuring clothes and jewelry from local shops, live music by Slushbox and Extraordinaire and lots more. Check www.artwalklb.com.
ANOTHER GUY'S BOOK: You don't need us to tell you that the CIF State Regional game between Long Beach Poly and the pre-doomed Clovis North High is tonight at 7:30 at Vets Stadium.
What you do need us to tell you is our History Press labelmate Mike Guardabascio (co-caster of the Grobaty/Guardabascio Reverse Jinx, which led the Jackrabbits to its Moore League title and beyond), will be selling and signing his comprehensive book, "Football in Long Beach" (we History Pressers don't go in for high-falutin' titles), right up until kickoff and during halftime.
DAISY LANE: Parades continue apace as we speed toward Christmas. On Saturday, the oldest parade in all of Long Beach, the Daisy Avenue Christmas Tree Lane Parade, steps off, for the 59th time, at 5 p.m.
The parade, full of horses, fire apparatus, people with fancy cars, marching bands and politicians of every ilk and stripe runs along Daisy Avenue between Burnett Street and Pacific Coast Highway.
BOAT PARADE: Another parade, this one just off the edge of the continent, is the 30th annual Shoreline Yacht Club's Parade of 1,000 Lights starting at 7 p.m. Saturday outside Shoreline Marina.
The parade of yachts and lesser craft will wind its way through the waters near downtown, with best viewing from Shoreline Village, the Pike at Rainbow Harbor and the Queen Mary.
If you have a boat, you can enter right up till Saturday. Registration is $15. Check in at www.shorelineyachtclub.com.
FRIDAY PLAYLIST: Worst reader participation feature ever: Our quest for your favorite and least-favorite Christmas tunes. We only got four. We get 300 for best pastrami sandwich and four for songs celebrating the birth of the baby Santa. The war on Christmas is over. The top four today are from readers, the rest is just stuff we found in our pile of records:
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9. "Merry Christmas, Baby," Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band
10. "Mele Kalikimaka," Jimmy Buffett.
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