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25 To Life System Requirements
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|Avalanche Software
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|Windows 2000/XP
|1.4 GHz
|256 Mb
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|2.5 Gb free
|Video RAM:
|64 Mb
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That's what I use my Apple TV for
I'm into music production, so optical media is a necessity for me. That's why I'm sticking with my 2011 MB Pro... Now I can understand to an extent why Apple wants to sacrifice optical drives for the sake of space & weight on notebooks, but on iMacs?? That just doesn't make sense to me. It's a stationary tool, it's not like you're carrying it around! lol And they say how optical drives are "legacy devices" that they don't believe in so to speak, then why sell it as an optional add-on peripheral?! Though I'm a huge fan of Apple, sometimes they make me scratch my head when trying to understand their ideals & principles...
Yea. He's a genius and has a portal into the future the rest of us are just not able to see. That "Bluray thing" just won't ever work out. Idiot.
The whole world outght to be stored on Apple's servers so we all have to pay for storage there. Lemmings.
Screw Apple and everything they believe in that's not a phone or a tablet.
The only thing I wish they wouldn't have done is abandon the optical drive in the iMacs. To be honest, the new iMac looks sweet, but I don't NEED one that thin. Just bought one last december with the best specs (SSD+2TB, 2GB Graphics, 16GB ram, i7 processor). This computer is already as thin as it needs to be. I do use the optical drive every so often to rip dvd's but not so much moving files around like i used to in the early 2000's. A slimmer iMac won't give me any more room on my desk than the last generation would. I just see it as a heat hazard with the new iMacs, even though it looks sweet.
All my bakups all these years have been on Discs and blue-ray. I'd hate to carry around an external CD drive all-the-time. its stupid to carry around a 15% thinner laptop and then carry an external disc drive separately.

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Just keep them where they're meant to be
By A Banana in Pajamas
from Ski The East!
About Me Expert
Comments about Line Skis Afterbang Skis 2013:
As an east coast skier I bought the Afterbangs in their first year, and over this time have learned that this is a ski of definite and obvious strengths and weaknesses. Any day trip to the park will tell you that the carbon ollieband and super flexible construction are nice for hopping on rails and boxes, and the skate deck construction means the ski doesn't stop feeling like its new, even if it's been several years. However, take the Afterbangs into any powder at all and be prepared to stop and get your poles ready. They're grabby at best and useless at worst in the powder. They fare only marginally better in encounters with crud or choppy snow.As a side note, the super awesome artwork on top and the sidewalls get absolutely destroyed after any real use. The skis still ski the way they did when I bought them, but every day on the mountain ends in reapplication of epoxy, not something I was counting on in a ski billed as indestructible.Cannot wait to try a different line product, perhaps one better suited to more than one type of terrain.
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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good ski
By josh small
from auckland nz
About Me Advanced
line a bang are a good park ski if you dont mind a bit heavyer ski they bond ride veary well in powder but make up for that in there abillity in the park
Good price-point ski
By Butter
from South Paris, ME
I bought these skis for this years season and they took quite a bit of work to "break them in" but once they were used a little bit they were fine! But on like my third time out the wood topsheet splintered and a chunk of wood fell off after I hit a rail. So these skis are a good price-point ski but I would suggest the Armada AR7...
Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
thyre really cool
By sean "the legend" butler
from south salem, NY
its dope
Definitely a park ski
By lytesson
from Pennsylvania
I mushroomed the front of the left ski the first day riding by kicking a rail, totally my fault. Also these skis require you to wax the exposed parts of wood on the topsheet to prevent water from getting in. Besides that these skis look cool and are a lot of fun to ride in the park. They are not all mountain skis what so ever.
Great park ski
By Slick wick
from Washington, D.C.
The product was delivered quickly and it is exactly what I wanted.
line after bangs
By dawg
from east coast
About Me Intermediate
great skis!, buttery and fun
I love this ski!!!
By park rat
this is my go to park ski i rode it all year and held thankfully, so now i can ride them again this year. a truly great ski!!!
By Butta King
from Girdwood, AK
Really good for flips, pipe, and any other park.


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Laura Huch Kerckhoff has taken all the right steps toward success. In the last five years, Huch Kerckhoff has repositioned a thriving family-owned precast producer from a strong local business into a nationally recognized leader.
It began with the introduction of a new process control system based on lean management. This was followed by the design of a new brownfield production facility that has been recognized as a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) structure.
But perhaps the most enduring portion of Castcon-Stone's transformation has been the management team's focus on risers. That's because this Saxonburg, Pa., producer has become one of the strongest leaders in one of the precast industry's fastest growing markets—stairs.
In the wake of the 1995 Oklahoma City federal building bombing and the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks, architects and designers have focused on the design of egress structures. The result has been a revitalized acceptance of concrete as a preferred building material. This interest corresponded with Castcon's redesign.
Huch Kerckhoff, company president, says her recent success was based on some well-defined research conducted as her team looked over the design options for her new production facility. "We searched for every piece of information on the use of stairs we could find, and discovered that it was going to be a strong market," she says.
While a portion of her team's strategic plan was based on a strong forecast for commercial structures needing stairs, a significant influence was the increasing number of governmental rules and stronger building codes. Building codes for commercial structures have changed significantly since the late 1990s. These include the full implementation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) into the IBC2000 building code, as well as regional changes. "It's a major part of my job to keep up-to-date on these changes," says Huch Kerckhoff. "We are continually alerting the architects with whom we work.
"I wouldn't say one code change over another has had the most impact, but the federally mandated ADA did provide focus and started the trend toward more universal building and fire codes," says Huch Kerckhoff. Like the building codes that recognized the importance of concrete and masonry structures for fire protection, recent reports have emphasized concrete stairs. Other recent design guideline changes include the Federal Transport Agency requirements for blast-resistant design in mass transit, as well as public and government structures, she adds.
"I regularly remind all our employees that lives of our customers' customers literally depend on us doing our jobs correctly every moment of every day," says Huch Kerckhoff.
A strong niche market
Castcon-Stone has a successful legacy for developing profitable niche markets. It began as a local supplier of quarried sandstone blocks. Soon after its founding in 1954, Huch Kerckhoff's grandfather directed his workers to wetcast retaining wall elements to keep them working during the winter. In time, the producer entered the architectural precast business.
The family-owned business decided to take a step upward to stairs in 1962. They had bid on a very large residential complex that required hundreds of precast stairs. Castcon hasn't looked back.


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Cleveland officially awarded RNC convention
Chicago (WTVN) -- It's official. Cleveland will host the 2016 Republican National Convention. contracts were signed at the rnc's summer meetings in Chicago on Friday.
"One of the things that I've picked up being here at the RNC meetings over the last several days is how excited the other members are," said Ohio Republican Party chairman Matt Borges.
He says transportation was one of the biggest concerns from planners after previous conventions and Cleveland has addressed it. Hotels within walking distance of event sites means delegates won't spend hours sitting on buses.
Borges says now the work begins to start planning the event.
"You get so involved in trying to catch the convention, trying to win, that when you do you feel a little bit like the dog that finally caught the car. 'What do i do with this thing now.'"
Fundraising will also be one of the big focuses. Borges says $40 million has already been raised and he's especially thrilled to see an area of the state that's not usually Republican-friendly rally around the effort.
"We need to make sure that we capture that good spirit and good will for our party for 2016 and beyond and it's already bearing fruit now," Borges said.
He's looking forward to being able to showcase Ohio's success to the rest of the country during the convention. He's also not worried about that message being diluted if the democrats select columbus to host their convention.
"I've heard Mike Coleman say publicly that he thinks that Democrats will lose Ohio if they don't pick Columbus. I'm going to go on record as saying i agree with him," said Borges.
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POMONA - In less than 24 hours, Jack Beckman went from driving a convertible at the NHRA Auto Club Finals to sitting atop the Funny Car field after a pair of qualifying runs at Pomona Raceway.
Beckman nearly doubled his points lead over Don Schumacher Racing teammate Ron Capps. With a pair of qualifying runs set for today at Fairplex in advance of Sunday's final eliminations, Beckman enjoys a seven-point margin.
"I preferred that run to one the one on Thursday," Beckman said of his 4.025-second, 319.75 mph pass over 1,000 feet. "I have to thank my crew for not only giving me a good car but a great car.
"We can play around (today) and go for the throat on Sunday."
Beckman was one of three drivers who moved into the provisional pole position Friday. In Top Fuel dragster, Morgan Lucas' 3.761 run at 324.98 was the best in class on the first run as Thursday's opener was rained out.
Greg Anderson, who has struggled most of the season in a new Camaro, is the Pro Stock leader at 6.527 at 211.76. Andrew Hines retained the first spot in Pro Stock Motorcycle. His 6.838 at 196.10 was an improvement of his first run.
Beckman's Dodge Charger body blew into the stands following a piston malfunction Thursday.
"If these cars aren't perfect, they don't make it to the end of the run," Beckman said. "It's impractical most of the time (to rebuild the body). They did a great job."
Beckman is comfortable at the Pomona venue. He once was a driving instructor for the Frank Hawley Drag Racing School.
"I have probably stood at that starting line more than anybody other than Buster Couch," Beckman said, referring to the long-time NHRA starter honored with a plaque at the line.
"It's like Christmas for me," Anderson said. "It's been a while but I'll take it, even for a night. We got a little lost, but we're working hard on the Camaro.
"The chassis was little different, but I think we're turning the corner. We're getting through the learning curve."
Comfortable at Fairplex
No racer has been more successful at Pomona Raceway than John Force, who has won 15 national events on the strip that doubles as a parking for most of the year. Bob Glidden is second with a dozen victories, but neither driver can match Jeg Coughlin Jr. for his affection toward the place.
"My love affair with the Fairgrounds started back in 1992 when I clinched the Super Gas championship," Coughlin said. "Back then they used to parade the Sportsman champs down the return road at Pomona, and the response we got from the fans really made a mark on my heart.
"They appreciated what we had accomplished and were knowledgeable enough to know what it took to get it done. I've been hooked on Pomona ever since. It's been 20 years, but I still feel the exact same way."
Since turning pro at the end of 1997, Coughlin has won six national events at Pomona and has been a runner-up an equal number of times, including the Winternationals earlier this year.
"It's an electric atmosphere at both races," Coughlin said. "The Winternationals are fun because the year is so full of promise and everyone is dreaming big. All the new teams are there with new cars and new paint jobs. Then you get to the Finals and the battles for the various championships are at their peak.
"It's never boring at Pomona."
Also ...
Glendora-based NHRA has partnered with the American Red Cross to raise funds for those in the northeast affected by Hurricane Sandy. Drag racing fans can go to american.redcross.org/nhra-pub to make contributions to the Hurricane Sandy relief fund. Courtney Force revealed her sister Ashley Force-Hood was expecting her second child. She also said she expects Ashley to return to the sport and added she knew nothing official. It's not been the season Ford driver Bob Tasca III was hoping for in Funny Car. He can change his attitude and outlook for 2013 with a win this weekend. "For us, it's about ending on a high note," Tasca said. "The best way to end a season, though, is to win. That gives you some momentum heading into the winter test schedule. It puts you in the right mindset."


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10 Fashion Tips at the Gym
February 4, 2009 by Anna
Filed under Style & Trends
Alright guys, I must address this. I am a regular gym rat and I am seeing some pretty gnarly outfits at the gym. Just because you're pumping iron and breaking a sweat doesn't mean that you're suddenly no longer in public. It's not ok to wear a t-shirt so old that it's practically sheer. Let's set some ground rules! Here are 10 fashion tips for the gym:
1. Makeup Even though you're in public, it is not a good idea to wear full blown makeup. If you're serious about working out, you will be sweating and soon enough, your eyeliner and mascara will run. If you're going to the gym straight from work, most of your makeup has probably worn off from the day so that amount of makeup is perfectly acceptable. I'm talking about girls purposefully slapping on a bunch of makeup and showing up to work out. It makes me believe you're not serious about your workout routine. Now, I do realize that the gym is a great place to meet guys, but as proven in my previous post, "How Guys Really Feel About Makeup", guys tend to prefer it natural. You're there to workout and no one will take you seriously with all that, as my fiance puts it, "clown whore makeup". The glow you get from a great workout at the gym can never be bought in a bottle. If there's a cute trainer you're trying to impress, I suggest light powdering of the face to smooth out your skin, but that's it. So get your glow on naturally.
2. 80s Leotards Jane Fonda called and she needs her suits back. Yes, I'm talking about the ladies with the metallic spandex pants with the one piece "bathing suit" layered on top. Why do these things still exist? Where are they being purchased, and which corporate office number do I need to call to get these pulled from the shelves? Oh gosh...is it possible, these are hand me downs?! I hope not, because leotards are not hot and they're unsanitary. Seriously, when people wear this, it makes me wonder...are they not looking around them? Ain't nobody wearing that no more! And you know this look isn't cheap. When I see the spandex and leotards, it's usually coordinated with a matching headband, wristbands and legwarmers. I appreciate the effort of coordination....so thanks...but no thanks. Please let Jane keep her 80s gear and opt for something hotter to work out in.
3. Jewelry You may think I'm imagining things, but I have seen people wear full blown jewelry while on the treadmill. I'm talking watches, charm bracelets, and today this lady had her sunglasses on her head (she was on the bike barely peddling). And for the guys, I've seen the gold bracelet and gold necklaces as well. Let me tell you something: Not only is it annoying to be working out and wearing all that jewelry, you're tarnishing it by sweating all over it. So please, do yourself a favor and leave your jewelry at home or put it away if you're serious about getting a great workout.
4. Belly Shirts Please don't show your abs if you don't have any. There's really no need to show your abs if you're sporting a one pack, and by one pack I mean "one big mess". Seriously. As much as we think it's great you're taking steps toward a healthier body, we are not so interested in the before pictures without seeing the after. Although I do wonder....why is it ok to wear just your sports bra when you have nice abs anyway? Of course it's acceptable if you're a trainer and I'm not against this, but if you have a nice butt, why aren't people wearing cutout butt pants then? That would be hilarious, but would end up in an immediate fashion arrest. All I'm saying is, don't set yourself up to be talked about. Choose things that flatter you and hide what doesn't.
5. NCAA Circa 1965 Shorts Guys, I'm talking to you. If you weren't part of the John Wooden Dynasty, it's time to retire those tight short shorts. Not only are your "goods" more likely to fall out, it's just so perverted. This is where I see pasty, hairy, sweating legs and it is not cute. Invest in basketball shorts if you're going to go for shorts and cover up the legs if you haven't tanned in a while. You like girls with the tan, and we want you to have a healthy sun tan as well. If you haven't been out in the sun since 1965, go for athletic pants. Those are hot.
6. Shoes Now in my "Fashions for Nerds" post, I say don't wear gym shoes. Well, guess where you are? And guess what you should be wearing. Yes...gym shoes. I have seen men wear their Timberlands or dress shoes in. I have seen girls with walking shoes like Keds. These types of shoes will keep you from maximizing your workout potential, and they do not give you the support you need. Also, if your gym shoes were once white and now they're brown, or if I can see the color of your socks and your toes wiggle because of the holes, please get a new pair. It's not that much -- I've seen Asics for $30, so there is no economic reason why you can't afford some inexpensive gym shoes when you spend $50/mo. on a gym membership. Invest in yourself!
7. Bras Perhaps you think this might be too obvious, but I have seen it! Girls wearing their regular bras to workout in. No, please don't. Not only are you sweating all over your bra, you're shortening the life of your bra and it does not give you the support you need. Ladies (and some guys), invest in a well fitted sports bra to give you the support you need when running or doing any other vigorous exercises.
8. Hairy Chest Guys, again...you. There is nothing worse than feeling like the guy next to you on the treadmill might try to sell you a car. A hairy chest just seems perverted too. Us girls have been doing it forever and it's not just about us anymore -- you guys need to do general upkeep too. Now I do realize that some men may be a little more cavemen, so I'm going to take it one step at a time with you guys. If you're too lazy to shave your full chest, at least shave from the nipple line up. I mean, as long as I don't see your curly chest hair peek through your t-shirt like a hair scarf, I'm cool with that. Of course, if you're going out on a hot date and you're looking to get some action afterwards, that's a different story. Go for the full shave. If you have the razor out, might as well address the whole area.
9. Thongs Ladies...please try not to wear a thong when working out. I feel I have to mention this for your own health and safety. I do not want to put out fires at the gym from your buttcheeks rubbing together, and I definitely don't want you to chafe. Also, you are more likely to develop infections (I am not trying to be gross) if you don't wear proper underwear when working out. Please, this is not a place to be sexy, so leave the thongs for another day and go for cotton panties.
10. Shave Ok...let's be honest. Girls do cheat in the winter time and we don't shave as often (oh gawd, I hope this isn't just me or this will be so embarrassing). But when you're going to the gym, be aware and choose proper clothes to wear accordingly. If you are taking a yoga class, maybe choose long pants with an elastic cuff at the bottom so your pants won't slide up when you attempt the crouching tiger upside down dragon yoga move. You don't want to show your brillo pad legs. Rule of thumb: if your legs feel rough enough to sand down steel, please do not display. Nothing worst than having to be self- conscious at the gym when you're trying to work out. So get the appropriate pants or refer to my "Hair Removal Techniques" post to get rid of that unwanted hair.
So there you have it. I have broken my silence and feel I have done my part in making the gym an even more attractive place to be. Shed those pounds and look great doing it! Happy working out!
Trendy Plaids For Guys: 6 Ways to Wear Plaid Successfully
February 3, 2009 by Anna
Filed under Ask the Guys
My friend Justin recently asked me to help him with his style because he mostly wears plaids. Well, lucky for him, plaids are back and they're even hotter on men. Don't make the mistake of wearing plaids like Pete Doherty would wear. I don't know what can help a guy like him except for many many showers, a year full of intense detox, followed by braces. Why are supermodels into this? Or was it just Kate Moss? And as my friend Ellen pointed out in my Plaids for Womens post, you can end up looking like a lumberjack. I'm talking about how guys can wear plaids successfully in different ways. So my very fashion forward gay boyfriend Trent and I went shopping and we found some great ways to pull it off.
How to wear plaid successfully in 6 different ways:
1. The Grungy Plaid Look
To pull off a grungy look without looking dirty: Get a graphic t-shirt of your favorite band and wear it underneath your plaid shirt. Layer it with a zip-up or hoodie and with fitted jeans (not too tight, I don't want to see all of the bulges, it makes me blush.)... and BAM! You're instantly grungier....and you've showered...well I'm hoping you did anyway. If you wear a big plaid pattern, it wouldn't be committing to the grungy style, so choose a small pattern.
2. The Rocker Plaid Look
I love this hoodie with the subtle but big plaid pattern. It's paired with black jeans and a skull belt. You know, just in case anyone second guessed his plaid look, he wanted to let you know he's still a badass rocker. The results? Success. I don't think you should limit yourself with just a black tone on tone plaid. Rockers can be flamboyant (remember the 80s?) and their style stands out. So choose bold colors and fun..ahem...I mean...badass/skull/death accessories to top off this look.
3. The Preppy Plaid Look
There are many different styles that can be considered preppy. Mostly it means that the look is well coordinated, neat and clean. Now I used this example of David Beckham in my Cardigans for Guys post, but he's just full of style and fashion yumminess that I have to use him again. His use of plaid AND the cardigan here....wow...amazing! Fashion trend use overload, but in a good way! Hmmm...Victoria must dress him. If he dresses himself, I'd have to wonder if he's batting for the other team. Either way, he's just hotness.
4. The Urban Plaid Look
I love the urban look. It's clean, casual, yet preppy and it's about swagga. You must pull this look off with confidence -- almost to the point of obnoxious arrogance. Usher is a style icon and he's always so sharp and trendy. To successfully pull off an urban look, you should go for slightly baggier jeans, a white undershirt and an unbuttoned plaid shirt to top it off. It's all about the accessories and the bling for this style. Which is probably why I love it so much. Get a flashy necklace, belt and some cool kicks to finish off the look. Oh yea..and the sunglasses...don't forget those...especially at night....then you have to walk around like "no pictures please"...even if no one is there. Trust me, people will only think you're crazy if you don't commit. Oh yea and try to have an entourage. It's definitely more credible when you have an entourage.
5. The Euro Plaid Look
I want the Fashion for Nerds readers to consider this look when trying to figure out your own style. I only say this because I think European men are just more comfortable in their skin and usually embrace the nerd look that works. In this picture, we have a classic euro style. From the trench coat to the sweater vest, with the plaid underneath, I'm liking how this worked out. It's kind of nerdy, but you can see with all the layering involved, it looks like this guy knows what he's doing. Well, except the hair...I'm not really digging that.
6. The Outdoorsy / Abercrombie Plaid Look
My friend and I saw this at Zara and I was instantly drawn. The hoodie over the plaid is a thin material and it dresses up the look. The jacket gives a more casual feel, so it took me through an emotional rollercoaster. In the end, it was a good balance of texture, pattern and style to complete a successful outdoorsy look.
So there you have it. Justin and his wife can now go shopping for different ways to make use of his plaids. I hope my suggestions give you different ideas to switch up your wardrobe too.
Save up to 75% at the Pier 1 Imports Sale!
February 2, 2009 by Anna
Filed under Interior Design
Hey guys, just wanted you to know there's a huge sale at Pier 1 Imports. If you're looking to use your tax refund towards furniture and other things for your home, they have great stuff! There's lots of fantastic finds at 75% off! Visit their store or log onto the Pier 1 website to browse all the goodies!
How To Pick The Right Hat For Your Face Shape
February 2, 2009 by Anna
Filed under Style & Trends
Hats have been around since the beginning of time. Of course back in the old days, people would wear hats to actually keep their heads warm and protected from environmental elements. Once we evolved into civilized human beings, hats started becoming a fashion statement and even a symbol of status. Now, for the most part, it's another accessory to add into your wardrobe. But what are some things you have to consider when purchasing a hat? How is it that hats can look so cute, and other times, leave you looking like a paperboy (or is this just me?). When choosing the right hat or cap for you, it's important to consider the shape of your face.
Hats For A Round Shaped Face
To keep your head from looking like a perfect sphere, go for something asymmetrical with a high crown. Try slanting your hats forward and going for neat, clean styles to give your face more angles. That way people won't be tempted to use your head as a crystal ball. Has this happened to me before? Yes. Thank goodness I have friends who love me though. I encourage friends not letting friends walk around looking like they have a basketball for a head.
Hats For An Oval Shaped Face
You oval face fashioninstas look good in almost any hat. Just make sure to pull the hat correctly over your forehead and tilt it on different sides. I don't have many tips for the oval faces because they can pull of so many cute hats I wish I could wear.....you guys are a bunch of pretty jerks....
Hats For A Square Shaped Face
So this face shape is opposite from mine. Choose hats that have curvy lines and are soft and feminine to lessen all of the angles. You also look better with large brim and upturned brim hats. Go big and floppy like J.Lo.
Hats For A Long Shaped Face
For the women rockin the longer faces, you need sharp, clean styles. Wear it straight and forward to cut the length of your face. Also, go for wide brims with low crowns -- hats that cover your forehead to look sleek, stylish and mysterious.
Whatever your face shape, hats and caps are a great way to "top" off your outfit. People instantly feel like you know what you're doing when you coordinate your outfit with a hat. It's the perfect accessory, especially if you're having a bad hair day...no one will ever know! Well, that is until some guy is picking on you and pulls your hat off to reveal hat hair -- which by the way, is so flat to your head, you look like you have a comb over. But trust me, that's his way of flirting. How come no one has told these guys that girls don't like getting picked on, poked or picked up? Even if that does mean you're flirting. It's so weird and we don't get it.....well, that's another post.


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The following article was originally published in the Daily Business Review by Adolfo Pesquera and has been republished in the South Florida Law Blog with excerpts from foreclosure defense attorney Roy Oppenheim.
A few good men and women last week enjoyed a lively conference in a mock courtroom to discuss the state of residential homeowners and foreclosure law in Florida.
Tougher standards for getting evidence into the record is having a profound effect on the number of new residential foreclosure cases being filed in Florida, a panel of circuit judges told a hall of defense attorneys.
However, as homeowners win more dismissals, foreclosure defense attorneys are finding the homes come with a catch — title insurance is virtually impossible to get.
Throughout the discussion, foreclosure attorneys vented their frustration over court procedures. They cited numerous situations where judges bent over backward to accommodate lenders seeking foreclosure.
Broward Circuit Judge Sandra Perlman acknowledged plaintiffs delays were a problem, but the appellate courts give them great leeway. Until that changes, she said trial court judges will feel obliged to grant continuances. Continue reading


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Now, because I've been running a lot of info on Windows 7 a few questions are bound to spring up. How much does it cost? Will my old programs work with it, etc. However, the biggest query that fills my inbox is always "Why is it called Windows 7?"
With so many different versions of Windows throughout Microsoft's course, where's the sense? We had Windows 3.0, 3.1, 95, 98 (revisions A and B), 2000, ME, XP, Vista and that's not even counting Windows NT, and the Mobile iterations! I probably even forgot a version or two in there somewhere!
Point is, that the numbers don't match up. So why exactly does MS see fit to name it "7"?
Here's what tech writer Ed Bott has to say about this:
– Windows 3.0 and 3.1 (and Windows for Workgroups 3.11) from the early 1990s used the version numbers as part of their name. The first releases of Windows NT, also from that era, followed suit, with Windows NT 3.1 and 3.5.
– Windows 95 was technically version 4.0. Windows NT 4.0, which was released exactly a year after Windows 95, adopted the Windows 95 interface. Windows 98 was version 4.10.1998 and Windows 98 Second Edition was 4.10.2222A. The much-maligned Windows Me was 4.90.3000. (History lessons here and here for those who care.)
– Windows 2000 was the first release in the version 5 family. It was followed by Windows XP, which was version 5.1. Service packs are identified by build numbers, but service packs do not affect the version number.
– Windows Vista was Windows 6.0. Because the next release of Windows is going to be based on the same kernel as Windows Vista, it should have the version number 6.1. Indeed, every screenshot of Windows 7 that has been in public view so far has had a build number of 6.1.xxxx. This numbering is almost certain to remain in the final product. If the major version number changed to 7.0, many applications written for Windows Vista would fail to install or run properly, simply because of version checking.
In summation, there is no good reason to call it Windows 7 at all! Bott goes on to predict that Microsoft will probably go back to their old naming convention for the next version, but who wants to even think about that right now?


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This is the desktop or under-desk heater that turns off automatically when no movement is detected, keeping a personal work area warm without worry. Unlike conventional space heaters that at best waste energy when accidentally left on and at worst may pose a fire hazard, this model switches to standby after 30 minutes and turns off completely two hours after its motion sensor detects that a user has departed. Using 40% less energy than standard 1,500-watt heaters, its 400- and 800-watt settings warm the immediate area while reducing the risk of blowing a circuit. Quiet and compact, its plastic casing remains cool to the touch, and its heating elements are kept safely out of sight and reach. Includes digital thermostat controls. Six-foot cord plugs into AC. 9 1/4" H x 7 1/4" W x 5 1/4" D. (3 1/4 lbs.)
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By emmdeedy
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I turn it on before I go to bed and it is heating as soon as I touch the start button when I wake up in the morning..
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Very Quiet, Very Hot
By Cold Feet
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I bought this for use at the office which is often so cold it feels like a meat locker. I had used several personal heaters before, but they were so noisy they sounded like airplanes taking off and I couldn't hear on the phone when they were running. THIS HEATER IS VERY, VERY QUIET! It also puts out a LOT of heat. My only complaint is that it has only two settings--"Hi" and "Lo"--and the Hi is VERY high, and the Lo is more like medium high or medium. I would like to be able to adjust the heat more specifically or at least have more setting options, like an actual low. I like to keep a heater under my desk because mostly my toes and feet get cold, but this gets too hot for that, even on "Lo". It does heat my entire office. My office is small, but I'm sure this heater would work well for even a large office. I have looked a long, long time to find a quiet space heater and this one is very quiet.
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These little heaters are energy savers. They reduce the # of times I turn on the furnace.
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This is a great little heater for a small space like under your desk
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By Andy
from Garland, Texas
I use the little heater by my feet - under my desk - very drafty in my office so this helps allot without warming up the whole room.
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By Book Lover
from Canada
My feet occasionally get very cold, and this heater just under my desk warms my feet perfectly. I love how it shuts down if it doesn't sense any motion after 30 minutes.Then there is the warning light telling it is still hot or warm. Goes out once cool.
Great quiet little heater
By Mrs.Collins
It turns off and on very quietly, so you don't disturb everyone on the floor when you need the heat. The operation is extremely quiet, too. The automatic turn-off is wonderful, so you don't need to worry if you accidently leave it on when you're late for an appointment. The only minor flaw is that I wish it had an even lower setting. The low setting seems more like medium to me.
Not warm enough...
By Teri
from North Bay, CA
I bought this for under the desk in my small office. Even though I appreciate the feature that will turn it off when I am gone a few minutes, it just doesn't warm the air at my feet to be effective. I will return it in favor of something larger.
Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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By MaryMac
from NewYork
The heater as a whole is of good quality and very quiet. However, I needed one to warm a medium sized bedroom. The unit is small and doesn't deliver. I would recommend for small spaces, 10"x10" or smaller. Maybe that's what the "office heater" meant.
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Perfect size
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WASHINGTON -- According to a recent report by the Department of Transportation, America's roads were safer in 2011 than they have been in more than 60 years. According to DOT's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, which crunched the numbers, traffic fatalities fell to 32,367 in 2011, or 1.9%, the lowest level since 1949. This is good news for route personnel who spend a good portion of their days on America's roads.
Fatalities declined by 4.6% for occupants of passenger cars and light trucks (including SUVs, minivans and pickups), while deaths from crashes involving drunk drivers decreased 2.5% in 2011, claiming 9,878 lives, compared with 10,136 in 2010. Stated another way, the figures represent 1.10 deaths per 100 million vehicle miles, down from 1.11 deaths per 100 million vehicle miles traveled in 2010.
Why the declines?
The DOT and outside experts credit advances in seatbelt and airbag technologies, improved driving habits and added safety features of new cars. There has also been more emphasis in recent years on formal programs to improve safety. Additionally, people are just driving less.
It's not all good news. Fatalities increased for the occupants of large trucks by 20%, while fatalities rose for pedal cyclists (8.7%), pedestrians (3%) and motorcycle riders (2.1%). The NHTSA said it is working with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to gather more detailed information on the large truck occupant crashes to better understand the increase in 2011 fatalities.
The number of people killed in distraction-affected crashes rose to 3,331 in 2011 from 3,267 in 2010, or 1.9%.
"Even as we celebrate the progress we've made in recent years, we must remain focused on addressing the safety issues that are continuing to claim more than 30,000 lives each year," said NHTSA administrator David Strickland.


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Tying into another topic, i read somewhere that in thailand their was a request to expel 1000 monks from the sangha because they were homosexual. Is there a rule that one cant be a homosexual and join the sangha?
Ive always thought that the buddha taught one shouldnt identify with sexuality be it hetrosexuality or homosexuality as lust is just lust and dukkha (thats me simplifying) am i right in thinking this?


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We think of the climate we enjoy today as normal, however the Earth's climates are always changing.
At times, Britain has been hot enough for hippos to live in Norfolk. At other times ice has covered the country for tens of thousands of years.
Global climate change has usually occurred very slowly over thousands or millions of years.
Today our climate is changing quickly by comparison.
Here are some of the many factors that can cause the Earth's climate to get hotter or colder:
Almost all of the energy that affects the climate on the Earth originates from the Sun.
The energy emitted by the sun passes through space until it hits the Earth's atmosphere.
Only about 40 per cent of the solar energy intercepted at the top of the atmosphere passes through to the Earth's surface.
The rest is reflected or absorbed by the atmosphere. The energy output of the sun is not constant, it varies over time and it has an impact on our climate.
The Earth's orbit around the Sun is an ellipse, not a circle but the ellipse changes shape.
Sometimes it is almost circular and the Earth stays approximately the same distance from the Sun as it progresses around its orbit.
At other times the ellipse is more pronounced so that the Earth moves closer and further away from the sun as it orbits.
When the Earth is closer to the sun our climate is warmer.
The Earth rotates around an axis (imagine a line that joins the north and south poles) but the Earth's axis is not upright, it leans at an angle.
This angle changes with time and over about 41 000 years it moves from 22.1 degrees to 24.5 degrees and back again.
When the angle increases the summers become warmer and the winters become colder.
These include carbon dioxide, methane and water vapour.
Of these three, water vapour makes the greatest contribution to the greenhouse effect because there is more of it.
These gases trap solar radiation (electromagnetic radiation emitted by the Sun) in the Earth's atmosphere, making the climate warmer.
The oceans contain more carbon dioxide (CO2) than the atmosphere and they can also absorb CO2 from the atmosphere.
When the CO2 is in the oceans it does not trap heat as it does when it is in the atmosphere.
If CO2 leaves the oceans and moves back into the atmosphere this can contribute towards a warmer climate.
Over time, plate tectonic processes cause continents to move to different positions on the globe.
For example, Britain was near to the equator 300 million years ago, and therefore was hotter than it is today.
The movement of the plates also causes volcanoes and mountains to form and these too can contribute to a change in climate.
Ocean currents carry heat around the Earth.
The direction of these currents can shift so that different areas become warmer and cooler.
Oceans store a large amount of heat, so that small changes in ocean currents can have a large effect on coastal and global climate.
On a global scale, patterns of vegetation and climate are closely correlated.
Vegetation absorbs carbon dioxide and this can buffer some of the effects of global warming.
Each of the above factors contribute to changes in the Earth's climate, however the way they interact with each other makes it more complicated.
A change in any one of these can lead to additional and enhanced changes in the others.
For example, we understand that the oceans can take carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere:
When the quantity of CO2 in the atmosphere increases, the temperature of the Earth rises.
This in turn would contribute to a warming of the oceans. Warm oceans are less able to absorb CO2 than cold ones, so as the temperature rises, the oceans release more CO2 into the atmosphere, which in turn causes the temperature to rise again.
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Agree that Larue might be the next to go. Also, believe there will be one or two more of this nature, none involving Junior. If JB can put a couple of these salary dumps together (is anyone on here really questioning the motive of this move???), my bet is Junior remains in Cincinnati.
So which would you rather see:
a. dump Walker, Larue and either Sully or White
b. trade Griffey
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Washington, D.C. – The American Gas Association (AGA) praised a recent announcement by the Advanced Research Projects Agency – Energy (ARPA-E) stating that 13 new cutting-edge research projects will receive a total of $30 million to find new ways of harnessing America's abundant natural gas supplies for cars and trucks and expand the use of natural gas as a vehicle fuel. ARPA-E is part of the U.S. Department of Energy. The new program, titled Methane Opportunities for Vehicular Energy (MOVE), aims to engineer light-weight, affordable natural gas tanks for vehicles and develop natural gas compressors that can efficiently fuel a natural gas vehicle at home.
"The new ARPA-E MOVE program is focused on the right challenges at the right time. Their leadership can motivate the kind of game-changing innovations that will help us displace foreign oil with clean, domestic natural gas," said AGA President and CEO, Dave McCurdy.
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Research funding hits record $226.9 million
Bolstered by robust research efforts in several colleges, total sponsored awards and research funding at the University of South Carolina grew to a record $226.9 million in fiscal year 2011.
The amount is a 3.7 percent increase over last year's record of $218.8 million.
Research funding from the National Institutes of Health increased by 9.2 percent to $39.3 million; funding from the U.S. Department of Defense jumped 20 percent to $18 million; and funding from the U.S. Department of Energy expanded by 10 percent to $13.6 million.
University of South Carolina President Harris Pastides praised the faculty for their achievements.
"Competition for research funding becomes fiercer every year as budgets are cut and proposals are more competitive, so our faculty's achievements are particularly gratifying," Pastides said. "A vibrant research program is essential not only for a Carnegie top-tier university, but also for our state, where our initiatives in public health, education and fuel cells can have an enormous impact on the health, well-being and prosperity of our citizens."


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Thank you, Carmen.
How is this any different from when the search was working? buh-dum-tiss
Seriously though, way to be on top of things team! Thanks for keeping us all in the loop.
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Will this issue be causing a delay on items in the review queue?
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By: Margaret A. Hamburg, M.D.
Powerful prescription drugs called opioids make life tolerable for terribly ill patients who are wracked with pain. How ironic, and sad, that those same medications increasingly are misused and abused, thus causing pain, rather than relieving it.
In fact, abuse, misuse and addiction to opioids is a public health crisis of enormous, and devastating, proportion. In 2010, an estimated 16,651 peopled died because of inappropriate use of prescription opioid drugs, a 313 percent increase over the past decade.
Yesterday, while speaking at the National Rx Drug Abuse Summit, I found renewed faith that together we can turn the tide. More than 800 people from communities across the country, representing all levels of government, philanthropic organizations and the private sector, came with a commitment to do their part.
I told the Summit that FDA is certainly striving to do its part. Our multi-pronged approach is targeted at critical points in the lifecycle of an opioid product.
This comprehensive approach includes:
- Encouraging basic research about the science surrounding pain including the development of effective and appropriate treatment.
- Facilitating and incentivizing the development of abuse-deterrent formulations. We've issued a draft guidance document to assist industry in developing opioids that could, for example, be more difficult to crush and inhale, or dissolve and inject.
- Modifying opioid labeling for safety, accuracy, and clarity. FDA has made many changes to opioid medication labels in an effort to improve their use, and today they contain some of the most restrictive language that can be found in a drug label. But we recognize that some are calling for further limitations on the use of these products, particularly in the context of non-cancer pain, including limiting the recommended duration of treatment; setting a maximum daily dosage limit; and restricting the use of these drugs to patients with severe pain (as opposed to "moderate to severe" pain). If additional improvements could make the labels more effective, it's important we explore them as part of our overall efforts to improve the safety of opioids. We recently held a public meeting to get input on opioids labeling and we're currently considering potential changes.
- Working to achieve greater prescriber education and patient education. We required manufacturers of extended-release and long-acting opioids—those with the highest potential for abuse—to offer training for all U.S. licensed prescribers. The first training programs came on line on March 1, 2013, based on a syllabus that FDA created. Manufacturers are also providing prescribers with educational information to give to their patients.
- Supporting mandatory training of prescribers before they register with the Drug Enforcement Agency and receive their license to prescribe a controlled substance, and hoping to see passage of necessary legislation to support that goal.
- Addressing innovative ways to package and store opioids to prevent diversion, and;
- Improving the availability of products that treat abuse and overdose. Emergency medical personnel are trained to administer naloxone, an injectable medicine that can rapidly reverse an opioid overdose. We know there is widespread interest in exploring the broader uses of this product and are currently encouraging new technology such as intranasal or autoinjector formulations that would be easier to use in non-medical settings such as the home.
We are also open to working with outside groups on these challenging issues. For example, we are working with Brandeis University to determine how to analyze data on problematic prescribing patterns, which among other things could help identify doctors working for "pill mills."
And we do all of this keeping in mind that we must strike a balance between the risks associated with misuse, abuse and addiction and the potential benefits of these products in helping patients who suffer from pain.
There can be no doubt that there is much to be done…and we must act now. These are not simple issues and there are no easy answers. Given the complexity of the issues surrounding the abuse, misuse and addiction to prescription painkillers, real progress will require dedication, persistence and the full engagement of all parties. We can, and must, do better.
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November 10, 2015--Northwestern Oklahoma State University's Department of Fine Arts will present a public performance of the children's production "Cinderella! Cinderella!" on Saturday, Nov. 21, at 2 p.m. in Herod Hall Auditorium on the Alva campus.
November 15, 2013--Most everyone has heard of Sherlock Holmes, but this year Northwestern Oklahoma State University's theatre program unveils Sheila Holmes in 'Sheila Holmes, Kid Detective: The Case of the Missing iPad' in the annual children's production Nov. 21-23 in Herod Hall Auditorium.
November 8, 2012 -- The tales of Goldilocks, the Three Bears, Red Riding Hood, the Three Pigs and Hansel and Gretel all will be blended into one delightful play for Northwestern Oklahoma State University's theatre fans on Nov. 15-17 in Herod Hall Auditorium.
November 9, 2011 - Who's afraid of the big bad wolf? Not the little pigs played by theatre students at Northwestern Oklahoma State University. "Revenge of the Pigs" by Brian D. Taylor, and directed by Kimberly Weast, associate professor of theatre, will present this fun and fractured fairy tale on Thursday, Nov. 17, and Friday, Nov. 18, at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. for elementary school aged kids only. An additional performance on Saturday, Nov. 19, at 2 p.m. is open to the public and costs $1.
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Some local seven and eight year old golfers, including one with a famous last name, are featured in a documentary about youngsters who are competing for an international tourney. Also, Hugh Jackman goes medieval. These films and more are reviewed by critic Hap Erstein with PalmBeachArtsPaper.com.
"Prisoners" - Hugh Jackman plays a different role this time, as the father of one of two girls who are kidnapped. He catches the guy whom he believes did it, holds him and tortures him. It's a pretty violent film, but Hap likes it.
"Battle of the Year" - Looks like the "Step Up" for break dancing. Got teens? They may enjoy this one starring R&B/Hip Hop star Chris Brown.
"Thanks for Sharing" - A star-studded cast featuring Gwyneth Paltrow, Mark Ruffalo and Tim Robbins. It's a drama which Hap says is about a sex addict (Ruffalo). Enjoy.
Hap's Art House Pick of the Week
"The Short Game" - A documentary about an international golf tournament for 7 and 8 year olds. Two of the kids featured are locals. Allan Kournikova is from Palm Beach, and yes he is the younger brother of tennis star Anna Kournikova. A Lake Worth girl is also in this movie.


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So I'm pretty excited about today's post. Dan Nystedt says Apple doesn't get netbooks. Probably true, but I think Apple should skip to cloudbooks. Last week I set myself up with a bad, bad new $200 MacBook Cloud. Sound too good to be true? It is indeed hard fact. More importantly, I'm going to share the secret sauce so you can get yourself one of these fabulous devices.
So what's a cloudbook? A notebook optimized for using cloud services, of course.
[ Read Dan Nystedt's post on why Apple may miss out on the biggest device trend since the smartphone because, absent Steve Jobs, other execs don't seem to grasp future product trends ]
For me, this started when a buddy showed me his Hacintosh. He had picked up a used, non-Apple laptop for about $300 and installed Mac OS X on it. If you're an Apple fan or a Darwin project participant, you're well aware of this possibility. The Gizmodo guys upped the stakes in February when they hackintoshed a Dell Mini 9 into what they called "the Ultimate OS X Netbook."
For the record, the instructions they posted absolutely rock, and it's incredibly easy to create one of these yourself. I love my Gizmodo peeps, but may I be so bold as to suggest a small improvement: Why stop with a netbook when you could have a MacBook Cloud? I didn't think it would be too hard to take this hack to the next level by taking advantage of some cloud services.
I grabbed a Dell Mini 9 off a friend and got to work. No rocket science involved. A couple of add-ons later, I had a sweet little machine that I'm happier with than any computer I've ever owned. I had a little jolt of inspiration when I saw my buddy's Mini 9 running Mac OS X. Why not finally use that silly MobileMe cloud-synchronization account I bought from Apple? Seriously, I like being able to share contacts across my machines, but outside of that the service was damn near useless. My idea was to modify the OS to send only safe files to me.com (MobileMe's address). I travel a lot and sometimes go to some pretty sketchy places, so I figured a cloudbook that cost me $200 and is incapable of saving personal data to its local hard drive would be the ultimate travel solution.
Think about that. You're traveling with your new MacBook Cloud, which potentially cost less than your cell phone, and your machine is lost/stolen/missing/whatever. Are you worrying about the sensitive data you're working on? Nope. Your data is still safe and accessible. Are you upset about the 200 bones? Probably, but that number pales in comparison to most business notebooks and isn't even in the same ballpark with losing your secret plans for world domination. Are you worried about someone hacking your password? Not even. Just log into your me.com account and change the password. Ta-da! You've now taken a potentially disastrous experience and eliminated all the risk for $200. You wouldn't even break a sweat if customs confiscated it on your way back into the country.
Warning: Everything I've done to create my cloudbook violates the Mac OS X EULA, trashes your Dell warranty, and in general will probably lead to other trouble. So don't hold me, InfoWorld, Apple Computer, Dell, Gizmodo, or anyone else responsible for whatever actions you're about to take. Proceed at your own risk.
With that out of the way, the process is quite simple -- I've yet to meet anyone who's had any trouble. My two bits are really just an add-on to the Gizmodo instructions, so I'm going to hit the high notes and point you where you need to go. That way I give credit where credit is due and don't get InfoWorld into any more trouble than necessary. Let's turn your Dell Mini 9 into a MacBook Cloud.
1. Get your hands on a Dell Mini 9. The Mini 9 I snagged sports 1GB of RAM and an 8GB solid state hard drive. Sounds weak, I know, but it's been a pleasure to use. You can upgrade to 2GB for a little extra scratch, but I've yet to feel that necessary.
2. Follow Gizmodo's instructions entitled "How To: Hackintosh a Dell Mini 9 Into the Ultimate OS X Netbook." If you're thinking it sounds hard, quit worrying. I followed these instructions plus a couple of Web tips for reducing the size of Mac OS X, and had my Hackintosh up and running in less than 30 minutes.
3. Configure your machine so that no files can be saved locally. I know, you really don't have to configure anything if you just follow the rules when using your new machine, but we all get tired, are subject to proverbial bad days, and are indoctrinated by years of personal computer usage to save to our hard drives. I work 20-hour days on a regular basis and rarely know what day of the week it is, so I decided to eliminate the possibility I might (gasp!) accidentally save a file locally.
a. First, I configured my new MacBook Cloud to log into me.com upon startup.
b. Then I configured any applications that allowed me to set a working directory to save by default to my me.com iDisk (Apple's cloud storage service).
c. Finally, I created an Automator action (a type of visual Mac script) that looks for any files on my desktop and moves them to my iDisk upon sleep or shutdown.
I'm telling you, this baby's a dream. I'm an old Unix hack, so I made some of these simple modifications using cron jobs and symbolic links, but I'm not going to bore you with those here. A, b, and c should be easy enough that almost anyone can get their idiot-proof MacBook Cloud up and running. There is one more thing that might bug some of you: As cool as it is, this system only works over a wireless connection. So here's my optional step four:
4. (Optional) If you're mad as hell, and you're not going to take only being able to save files over a wireless network anymore, you've got a couple of options. There's "easy as pie" and "Oh my god, what was I thinking?" Easy as pie: Purchase a small USB key or external storage device to keep with your machine for those times when wireless is not an option. My friend Giovanni Gallucci's been velcroing a small, thin hard drive(s) to his laptop for years. This option is cheap, efficient, and sort of detracts from my store-everything-in-the-cloud motif. But do it if you must. Now for Oh my god, what was I thinking? Get your hands on a Novatel EU850D, solder several things here, tape a few things there, and voila! You'll be independent. Jkkmobile posted a set of illustrated instructions, but I still wouldn't recommend this unless you are 1) prepared to ruin the incredibly cool machine you just configured, or 2) an electrical engineer with a Weller GT7A3, a 3/16-inch' chisel tip, 700°F of pure soldering magic, and have a serious appetite for frustration.
If you haven't held two of the above, or don't own at least one of the above, just hit the local coffeehouse and save yourself the pain.
5. Revel in your mad Hackintosh-instruction-following skills. Come on now, this is pretty simple. It's not going to change your life, but it is a $200 cloudbook that doesn't contain any personal data and offers peace of mind when I think I might have left my bag in a cab, or a hotel room, or with airport security (cause for some reason they don't like me). Dan Nystedt says Apple doesn't get netbooks, and he's right. Either way, I think Apple should skip netbooks and go directly to cloudbooks. Until it does, help yourself to MacBook Cloud!


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No wonder this has gone viral. Worth Considering:
Dumb Ways To Die
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-11-21/d ... on/4383924
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Darwin Award winners eliminate themselves in an extraordinarily idiotic manner, thereby improving our species' chances of long-term survival
-- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Darwin_awards
Falling in Love
2007 Darwin Award Nominee
Confirmed True by Darwin
(20 June 2007, South Carolina) A passing cabbie found a 21 year-old couple naked and injured in the road an hour before sunrise. The two people died at the nearest hospital without regaining consciousness. Authorities were at a loss to explain what had happened. There were no witnesses, no trace of clothing, and no wrecked cars or motorcycles.
Investigators eventually found a clue high on the roof of a nearby building: two sets of neatly folded clothes. Safe sex takes on a whole new meaning when you are perched on the edge of a pyramid-shaped metal roof. "It appears as if [they] accidentally fell off the roof," Sgt. Florence McCants said.
This is a true Darwin Award trifecta: TWO people die, WHILE in the act of procreation, due to an ASTONISHINGLY poor decision. Bottom line: If you put yourself in a precarious "position" at the edge of a pointy roof, you may well find yourself Falling in Love at the same time.
Ironically, one of the deceased was named "Tumbleston."
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well i never had split toes so I cant say if I woudl like them or not. 5 finger gloves just bother me . It make my hands feel all swollen like someone bashed them with a hammer and there all puffy
less seams, plus it keeps three of your fingers together for more warmth. having the index and thumb separate is enough maneuverability for me to grab the board, duck dive etc...
I go 5 fingers for a 3mm
As for the boots, some days I've found myself wanting 7mm in OCMD
I prefer mits over gloves . I cant weat 5 mil gloves plus with mits your hands will be warmer cause most of you fingers are closer together. For boots I use 7 mils cause I hate when my feet get cold once that does I am done for the day
i operate off of this principle as well...& in the dead of winter, that means 5mil roundtoe boots w/ a pair of socks underneath (makes the boots a TON warmer! try it!), & either 3mil or 5mil 5 finger gloves. i like to have as much dexterity as i can (which precludes mitts or claws, IMO) & have found that if i can wiggle my fingers, they will stay quite a bit warmer. which i wear on which day depends on the wind & air temp. i wore the 5mils A LOT last winter.
i'm also one of those guys who tries to wear a 4/3 thru the entire winter. generally i succeed, except on the absolute coldest of days (& last winter).


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The old Jack Bobridge - the one who appeared destined for cycling greatness - is strutting his stuff at the Commonwealth Games.
After two years of struggles and health issues, the Australian has lit up the Sir Chris Hoy velodrome with two gold medals.
It could be a career-defining moment for the 25-year-old, who wants to combine his professional road career with the track through to the Rio Olympics.
Bobridge was too strong for compatriot and reigning world champion Alex Edmondson on Friday in the men's 4000m individual pursuit final, beating him by nearly five seconds.
On Thursday, they were in the team pursuit squad that easily beat England for the gold medal.
Bobridge wanted to go faster on Friday, but he only returned to the track a fortnight ago.
"Realistically, if I spend more time with the guys on the board, there should be more up my sleeve to give," he said.
"It's a great sign for myself and also the team."
And after what he has been through, a couple of so-so pursuit times are the least of his problems.
In 2011, Bobridge showcased his vast potential when he smashed the individual pursuit world record.
But a year later, Bobridge was arrested for drunk driving before the London Olympics, where he was part of the Australian squad that took silver in the team pursuit.
After leaving Australian team Orica-GreenEDGE by mutual agreement, Bobridge revealed early last year that he suffers from rheumatoid arthritis.
Bobridge has struggled for form on the road with Dutch team Belkin and eventually went off strong medication for his arthritis.
He is out of contract at the end of the year and hopes to secure a new deal that will let him combine road with track.
Bobridge has four Games gold medals, having won the same events in Delhi, and could make it five on Saturday in the points race.
He was also rapt to go one-two with Edmondson.
"Alex is like a brother to me ... we're going to be together right through to Rio," Bobridge said.
Australia continue to lead the track cycling with three gold medals, but it was a mixed second day.
There was a silver lining for the Edmondson family, with Alex's sister Annette also finishing second in the women's individual pursuit behind English world champion Joanna Rowsell.
Fellow Australian Amy Cure won bronze in the event, where English star Laura Trott surprisingly finished sixth.
Para cycling star Kieran Modra teamed with Jason Niblett to win silver as well in the 1km time trial.
But Australia failed to win the men's sprint at the Games for the first time since 1966.
New Zealand's Sam Webster became only the third rider outside Australia in Games history to take the gold medal, beating English ace Jason Kenny in the final.
Australia were in the box seat after qualifying, despite defending champion Shane Perkins not starting, but it fell apart on Friday.
Fastest qualifier Matthew Glaetzer lost to Kenny in the quarter-finals.
Kenny then beat Lewis in their semi-final and the Australian lost to New Zealander Edward Dawkins in the bronze ride-off.


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For Councilman Dennis Zine, his 12 years on the Los Angeles City Council and his 40 years working for the city are both benefits and drawbacks in the race for city controller.
At the age of 65 with a healthy pension, Zine said he could easily spend his time riding his Harley-Davidson motorcycle around the country or "just spending my time in the park feeding pigeons."
Instead, Zine finds himself in a tightly contested race to succeed Controller Wendy Greuel, who is running for mayor, and facing criticism for being a "City Hall insider" responsible for all L.A.'s problems, from potholes to pensions.
There are six candidates in the race for the job that has both been a starting point for higher office as well as a refuge for politicians ending their career. It pays $196,668 a year and is limited to two four-year terms. To avoid the May 21 runoff, a candidate needs to get a majority of the votes cast in the March 5 primary.
"I understand the complaints," said Zine, whose political party is registered as decline to state. "I have them, too. Other than getting their trash picked up or a response to a 911 call, the city needs to improve all its services."
Zine said he recently attended a meeting of neighborhood councils in South L.A., and residents complained they weren't getting their fair share of city services.
"That's what the complaint was with the Valley secession movement. It's what you hear in West L.A., and everywhere around the city.
"That's why I want to be controller. To look at how we can improve the delivery of services across the city."
Among his plans, if elected, are to conduct a citywide assessment on how services are provided, with an emphasis on the LAPD, looking at how officers are deployed and at policies to reduce the size and number of lawsuits.
During his years on the council, Zine said he worked to reject large lawsuit settlements and was a leader in having AEG reimburse the city for costs associated with the Michael Jackson funeral at Staples Center.
"He's taken on the big companies who owe the city money and gone after people who use handicapped placards that takes revenue away from the city," Zine campaign manager Rick Taylor said.
Zine also has generally avoided controversy on the council. Although he drew criticism two years ago for voting on several contracts involving a lobbyist, Veronica Becerra, whom he was dating.
He later recused himself from voting on future contracts and he is no longer dating Becerra.
But his challengers say Zine should have been a leader on issues of efficiency and financial accountability during his 12 years on the City Council, not waiting until he is seeking a higher office.
Candidate Ron Galperin, 49, an attorney and registered Democrat who has been involved in local civic affairs through neighborhood councils and as chairman of the City Council-created Committee on Revenue Enhancement, said he believes the problem has been leadership.
"I think we can and must do better," Galperin said. "I think while Los Angeles does have a lot of financial problems, I believe they are solvable with new leadership."
Galperin said his committee was able to identify numerous areas where the city is not capturing all the taxes to which it is entitled, along with efficiencies that could save more.
"This job is not just about doing audits or looking at waste, fraud and abuse," Galperin said. "It's about finding a way to achieve results and get it fixed."
Galperin also serves as chairman of the city's Quality and Productivity Commission, which looks at city operations.
"Sometimes it's the little things that can produce large savings," Galperin said. "For instance, some folks came up with the idea of reducing oil changes on vehicles by one time a year. Over the life we own these vehicles, it will save $3.2 million. That may not seem like a lot in a $7 billion budget, but it's a start."
Galperin has received the endorsement of former Controller Laura Chick, which he said is a recognition of his work to bring in more revenue to the city without raising taxes.
Candidate Cary Brazeman, 46, who works in public relations and marketing, became involved with local issues several years ago
"I became disheartened about the state of the city and the inattention to problems," Brazeman said. "I believe in what Los Angeles has the potential to be if we take care of our city. What disturbs me is the lack of willingness to acknowledge our problems. I can see what needs to be done done, and I'm ready to roll up my sleeves and fix it."
Brazeman has gone after Zine for drawing both his salary and a pension of $102,000 a year.
"I just think it's wrong for him to be double dipping at a time when the city is having so many financial problems," said Brazeman, who has taken out newspaper advertisements calling Zine "Double Dipping Dennis" and is producing a Web commercial on it.
Zine, however, frequently touts his support for local charities, giving a minimum of $25,000 of his personal funds to groups in his district.
Brazeman also contends Zine remains too close to the LAPD to be an independent voice on changes needed.
"As controller, the No. 1 job you have is to shine a light on issues," Brazeman said. "That's what I did when I raised concerns about fire response times. That's where the controller can act as a business consultant to help the department run better."
His other concern is quality of life issues involving broken sidewalks and streets.
"What we have to do is provide an inventory and then find a way to pay for the repairs," Brazeman said. "People are not coming to the city because of our infrastructure and our unfriendly attitude toward business. We need to make a commitment to improving the city's processes."
Candidate Jeff Bornstein, 52, a business owner, has run against Zine twice before, spending some $40,000 of his own money in the race. He has not submitted campaign finance filings but said he plans to spend $25,000 for this election and is refusing donations.
"I want to be clean with no obligations to anyone," Bornstein said, adding he plans to let people know about his campaign through appearances and word of mouth.
If elected, Bornstein said he would try to change what the city does to generate more revenue.
"I think the city should become profitable," Bornstein said. "For instance, I've tried to get Tito Tacos to open in the Valley, but they refuse to. I don't see why the city can't open one to force competition.
"The way I look at it is there are many underserved areas of the city where we can step in to provide services," Bornstein said.
Similarly, he said, the city should join with the county and Los Angeles Unified School District in forming a conglomerate to purchase goods and supplies and also sell them to other jurisdictions.
Candidate Ankur Patel, 27, a student at California State University, Northridge, and union organizer, said he has been watching city affairs for several years and testifying before the City Council on a variety of issues, primarily dealing with transportation.
"After living and working in different countries, I came back to get involved with what is going on in my city," said Patel, who is registered decline to state. "I started to get involved with my local neighborhood council and then went to City Council meetings."
Patel said he sees the campaign as a way to identify problems in the city and develop solutions to them.
A sixth candidate, teacher and social worker Analilia Joya did not return calls or messages.
Patel is not soliciting any donations for the campaign, saying he plans to spend under $1,000, primarily for flyers about his candidacy.
Zine has raised more than $731,000, including $55,000 in personal funds, and he's accepted $267,000 in matching public funds. He has more than $735,000 in cash on hand, according to Ethics Commission records.
Galperin has raised nearly $313,000 including $107,000 personal funds, and he's accepted $162,000 in matching public funds. He has $156,000 in cash on hand.
Brazeman has raised $187,000 for the election, which includes $75,000 in personal funds. He has more than $41,000 in cash on hand.


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Panko Crusted Italian Baked Fish with Marinara Sauce and Angel Hair
19 comments:
- Bridgett said...
Perfection is highly overrated! I will never be one of those bloggers where all the food has to be perfect with perfect props. Your food looks delicious and real...something we all crave at home. The fish looks fabulous!
- February 7, 2011 at 12:10 AM
- Angie's Recipes said...
Yummy! Crusty fish, Marinara sauce and Angel hair...the whole combination is just irresistible.
- February 7, 2011 at 1:25 AM
- denise fletcher said...
Claudia - I am speechless, this looks so delicious! Only one thing I can think of right now - can I move in with you? :D
- February 7, 2011 at 6:47 AM
- FabiolousCookingDay said...
Nice combination!
- February 7, 2011 at 7:50 AM
- Belinda said...
Lesson noted. =) Dinner looks perfect.
- February 7, 2011 at 8:31 AM
- My Carolina Kitchen said...
Don't you just love panko? Sometimes I wonder what we every did without it. I'm with Bridgett - perfection is overrated. C'est la vie.
- February 7, 2011 at 9:28 AM
- Claudia said...
Pasta and some crusted fish - makes me swoon. If the dish fell on the floor, I still would have eaten it.
- February 7, 2011 at 10:04 AM
- Big Dude said...
Wow - this dish looks awesome and will have to be tried here soon.
- February 7, 2011 at 11:38 AM
- Rosemary said...
Simple and beautiful -- never mind the accident. I love to use panko. Nice way to add a different crunch than bread crumbs alone.
- February 7, 2011 at 11:56 AM
- Victoria said...
This almost looked like Chicken Parm to me at first, but it's way healthier and it looks so good! The fish looks super crusty, especially for a baked fish, and I think the angel hair and marinara are a great accompaniment. I'm drooling!
- February 7, 2011 at 12:57 PM
- Swathi said...
I need to try this marinara sauce, i haven't tried any home made ones.Awesome meal.
- February 7, 2011 at 3:03 PM
- Drick said...
yep, however it looks, it all goes down the same... interesting you add water to the oil and juice, gotta try that next time
- February 7, 2011 at 7:29 PM
- 5 Star Foodie said...
This looks so tasty, love the crunchy crust on the fish with Panko!
- February 7, 2011 at 11:37 PM
- Catherine said...
This looks wonderful Claudia. The fish looks crispy and delicious. My family would love this for dinner!
- February 8, 2011 at 12:08 AM
- My Little Space said...
Angel hair & vermicelli pasta are both the same thing or size, right? I am loving the panko crusted fish. Slurp....salivating already! :o) Enjoy your day.
Cheers, Kristy
- February 8, 2011 at 1:34 AM
- bizzybakesb said...
Panko crumbs make such a difference. Beautiful presentation.
- February 8, 2011 at 11:20 AM
- FOODESSA said...
I finally got around to reading about the tiny mess in your kitchen.
I do love presentation...but you're absolutely right...it has to be about substance first!
Buon appetito...mess or no mess.
Thanks for keeping it real ;o)
Ciao for now,
- February 8, 2011 at 8:13 PM
- Reeni said...
Sorry that happened! Better the stove than the floor! This is super comforting and delicious looking Claudia! I never think to pair fish like this with spaghetti - it's a terrific idea.
- February 8, 2011 at 10:07 PM
- roz said...
Claudia, don't worry about perfection; it's the taste that you've got down pat to perfection and that's what counts after all! Americans perfected fruits and veggies to the point that although they LOOKED perfect, they took out all of the flavor. Now everyone knows what's good and what's not. Your recipes are BEAUTIFUL! I love the panko on the fish too, right next to a light marinara sauce!
- February 10, 2011 at 6:18 PM