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i want to test SET on my home network but it seems set can not run MSF and call it unknown parameters and MSF gave me this error
:[*] Launching MSF Listener...[*] This may take a few to load MSF...
Invalid option, try -h for usage
i updates both set and msfconsole from set update options.
here is my config/set_config for set:
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and here is all i do with set:Code:
# DEFINE THE PATH TO METASPLOIT HERE, FOR EXAMPLE /pentest/exploits/framework3
# EXAMPLE: ETTERCAP_INTERFACE=wlan0
root@bt:/pentest/exploits/SET# ./set
[---] The Social-Engineer Toolkit (SET) [---]
[---] Written by David Kennedy (ReL1K) [---]
[---] Version: 0.7.1 [---]
[---] Codename: 'Swagger Wagon' [---]
[---] Report bugs to: email@example.com [---]
[---] Java Applet Written by: Thomas Werth [---]
[---] Homepage: http://www.secmaniac.com [---]
[---] Framework: http://www.social-engineer.org [---]
[---] Over 1 million downloads and counting. [---]
Welcome to the Social-Engineer Toolkit (SET). Your one
stop shop for all of your social-engineering needs..
Follow me on Twitter: dave_rel1k
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Select from the menu:
1. Spear-Phishing Attack Vectors
2. Website Attack Vectors
3. Infectious Media Generator
4. Create a Payload and Listener
5. Mass Mailer Attack
6. Teensy USB HID Attack Vector
7 Update the Metasploit Framework
8. Update the Social-Engineer Toolkit
9. Help, Credits, and About
10. Exit the Social-Engineer Toolkit
Enter your choice: 2
1. The Java Applet Attack Method
2. The Metasploit Browser Exploit Method
3. Credential Harvester Attack Method
4. Tabnabbing Attack Method
5. Man Left in the Middle Attack Method
6. Web Jacking Attack Method
7. Multi-Attack Web Method
8. Return to the previous menu
Enter your choice (press enter for default): 1
The first method will allow SET to import a list of pre-defined
web applications that it can utilize within the attack.
The second method will completely clone a website of your choosing
and allow you to utilize the attack vectors within the completely
same web application you were attempting to clone.
The third method allows you to import your own website, note that you
should only have an index.html when using the import website
[!] Website Attack Vectors [!]
1. Web Templates
2. Site Cloner
3. Custom Import
4. Return to main menu
Enter number (1-4): 2
Enter your interface IP Address: 192.168.1.2
SET supports both HTTP and HTTPS
Example: http://www.thisisafakesite.com
Enter the url to clone: https://gmail.com
[*] Cloning the website: https://gmail.com[*] This could take a little bit...[*] Injecting Java Applet attack into the newly cloned website.[*] Filename obfuscation complete. Payload name is: 8NVni6l[*] Malicious java applet website prepped for deployment
What payload do you want to generate:
Name: Description:
1. Windows Shell Reverse_TCP Spawn a command shell on victim and send back to attacker.
2. Windows Reverse_TCP Meterpreter Spawn a meterpreter shell on victim and send back to attacker.
3. Windows Reverse_TCP VNC DLL Spawn a VNC server on victim and send back to attacker.
4. Windows Bind Shell Execute payload and create an accepting port on remote system.
5. Windows Bind Shell X64 Windows x64 Command Shell, Bind TCP Inline
6. Windows Shell Reverse_TCP X64 Windows X64 Command Shell, Reverse TCP Inline
7. Windows Meterpreter Reverse_TCP X64 Connect back to the attacker (Windows x64), Meterpreter
8. Windows Meterpreter Egress Buster Spawn a meterpreter shell and find a port home via multiple ports
9. Windows Meterpreter Reverse HTTPS Tunnel communication over HTTP using SSL and use Meterpreter
10. Import your own executable Specify a path for your own executable
Enter choice (hit enter for default):
Below is a list of encodings to try and bypass AV.
Select one of the below, 'backdoored executable' is typically the best.
1. avoid_utf8_tolower (Normal)
2. shikata_ga_nai (Very Good)
3. alpha_mixed (Normal)
4. alpha_upper (Normal)
5. call4_dword_xor (Normal)
6. countdown (Normal)
7. fnstenv_mov (Normal)
8. jmp_call_additive (Normal)
9. nonalpha (Normal)
10. nonupper (Normal)
11. unicode_mixed (Normal)
12. unicode_upper (Normal)
13. alpha2 (Normal)
14. No Encoding (None)
15. Multi-Encoder (Excellent)
16. Backdoored Executable (BEST)
Enter your choice (enter for default): 16
[-] Enter the PORT of the listener (enter for default):
[-] Backdooring a legit executable to bypass Anti-Virus. Wait a few seconds...
[-] Backdoor completed successfully. Payload is now hidden within a legit executable.
Do you want to create a Linux/OSX reverse_tcp payload
in the Java Applet attack as well?
Enter choice yes or no: yes
Enter the port to listen for on OSX: 8080
Enter the port to listen for on Linux: 8081
Created by msfpayload (http://www.metasploit.com).
Payload: osx/x86/shell_reverse_tcp
Length: 65
Options: LHOST=192.168.1.2,LPORT=8080
Created by msfpayload (http://www.metasploit.com).
Payload: linux/x86/shell/reverse_tcp
Length: 50
Options: LHOST=192.168.1.2,LPORT=8081
Web Server Launched. Welcome to the SET Web Attack.
[--] Tested on IE6, IE7, IE8, Safari, Chrome, and FireFox [--]
[*] Launching MSF Listener...[*] This may take a few to load MSF...
Invalid option, try -h for usage
The Social-Engineer Toolkit "Web Attack" vector is a unique way of
utilizing multiple web-based attacks in order to compromise the
intended victim.
Enter what type of attack you would like to utilize.
The Java Applet attack will spoof a Java Certificate and
deliver a metasploit based payload. Uses a customized
java applet created by Thomas Werth to deliver
the payload.
The Metasploit browser exploit method will utilize select
Metasploit browser exploits through an iframe and deliver
a Metasploit payload.
The Credential Harvester Method will utilize web cloning
of a website that has a username and password field and
harvest all the information posted to the website.
The TabNabbing Method will wait for a user to move to a
different tab, then refresh the page to something different.
The Man Left in the Middle Attack Method was introduced by
Kos and utilizes HTTP REFERER's in order to intercept fields
and harvest data from them. You need to have an already vulnerable
site and incorporate <script src="http://YOURIP/">. This could either
be from a compromised site or through XSS.
The web jacking attack method was introduced by white_sheep, Emgent
and the Back|Track team. This method utilizes iframe replacements to
make the highlighted URL link to appear legitimate however when clicked
a window pops up then is replaced with the malicious link. You can edit
the link replacement settings in the set_config if its too slow/fast.
The multi-attack will add a combination of attacks through the web attack
menu. For example you can utilize the Java Applet, Metasploit Browser,
Credential Harvester/Tabnabbing, and the Man Left in the Middle attack
all at once to see which is successful.
1. The Java Applet Attack Method
2. The Metasploit Browser Exploit Method
3. Credential Harvester Attack Method
4. Tabnabbing Attack Method
5. Man Left in the Middle Attack Method
6. Web Jacking Attack Method
7. Multi-Attack Web Method
8. Return to the previous menu
Enter your choice (press enter for default): ^C
Thank you for shopping at the Social-Engineer Toolkit.
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Members of the Kentucky National Guard display some of
the recreational items
and apparel LWC staff members and students recently sent to them
in Jordan.
COLUMBIA, Ky. -- When Adair County
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volleyball when there is a chance. … It is amazing how just the
littlest things can make the biggest impact when you're away from
your comforts of home."
LWC Director of Residence Life Jordan Willis spearheaded the drive, along
with help from Smith Hall Resident Director Justin
"Shahid is one of my best friends and I was the
best man in his wedding, so I had to make sure he had some stuff to
keep him entertained," Willis said. "The soldiers asked for the
stuff, and Justin and I thought the least we could do was try to
get them something together."
Iqbal, who graduated from LWC in December, said he
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"Lindsey Wilson and all of its faculty have always
been so good to soldiers and have done everything to bend over
backward to help," he said.


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Is it true that running a website on a VPS will provider better performance? Why is it so?
I know I will have dedicated resources like RAM, but the lower end plans seem to put a cap on the resources rather than give you more flexibility?
E.g. the lowest tier VPS may give you a dedicated 256MB ram, but isn't it better when you have a shared hosting plan on a server with a shared 16GB of RAM so that each website can have their 'bursts' and make use of the memory when needed?
I'm totally noob to this - please advice?
The problem with shared hosting is that they tend to pack many sites onto the one machine, which can slow them all down. Some shared hosts are probably better than others, but it's hard to know for sure what you are getting.
Thanks Ralph. I see. So by going VPS we are actually getting more "reliability" rather than performance... and if we really need reliability + performance, then that kind of hosting won't come at the 'budget' price (with the higher end VPS servers) =P
Hm, not sure, but I think of VPS services as definitely about reliability and performance.
It really depends on the quality of each vendor. However, with such low end VPS, 256MB RAM, you should only use it for small email server, or testing your script. Shared hosting will be better, especially with someone offering hosting on CloudLinux machine, that each account has its own resources. It will be much better if vendor can provide service on cluster systems.
Another reason to consider a vps is to allow for custom configuration - perhaps certain apache modules, a particular mysql configuration, or applications such as ffmpeg, imagemagick, node.js, that you would be unable to facilitate on shared hosting.
It is possible to host sites successfully on a vps with small amounts of memory, even 256mb or lower, but they need to be configured correctly and have minimal overhead used by non-essential services, and use more memory efficient applications e.g nginx instead of apache
Some good recommendations here. The one dimension of an Apache web server that affects its' performance is available memory. Things that challenge available memory therefore are your enemy of performance. Share hosting does not only have multiple web sites crammed onto one machine which share this memory, there is a tendency to enable a greater number of Apache modules than you being able to tune in your VPS.
I liked gate2vp's recommendation of looking into cloud services. An important thing to know about cloud services is although it is overused as a 'buzz' word in at least the larger 'infrastructure providers' they use cloud operating systems. These operating systems work on clustering principles which give you both performance and reliability. The missing part, until recently is the 'pay for use' model that made this technology affordable for us wee developers.
I don't know if cloud pay-for-use services are right for you, but you may consider looking over a few plans and seeing if you can get around your preferred spending budget.
Personally, I would use a smallish VPS only for reliability and custom configurations. Performance is unlikely to compare to a well managed, similarly priced, shared hosting.
IMHO, there are too many problems with shared hosting - especially when you use the shared mail server. It only takes one spammer (or one account being hacked) to have the entire mail server added to blacklists with the result that your e-mails will be blocked everywhere. Therefore, I find that there is no excuse to use a shared host unless you don't need e-mail - or security for your websites.
VPS is not the magic pill to resolve problems but, with their dedicated IP address(es), that's a start. EC's configuration statement is on point as you can lock-down a VPS (with all its services) far more easily than you can with a shared server. Managed VPSs are the way to go, though, as you can't manage everything unless you're a sysadmin and monitor your server 24/7/365.
Dan(ldcdc)'s comment against using a small VPS is good ... as far as it goes. If you're using Joomla (or other memory hogs), you MUST get a far larger VPS just to cope with the app's voracious appetite (WebHostingBuzz does have specialty accounts, including Joomla, albeit they're shared). The bottom line is to KNOW your requirements and select a VPS level which will meet 99% of the spike (traffic) levels you expect.
VPS hosting is a good bridge between shared hosting and dedicated hosting. Because it acts as a dedicated server this is a good interim solution for sites that may need a dedicated server in the future but are not yet ready for it.
It depends on your vendor. It is really possible to host sites successfully on a vps with memory like 256mb or lower, what matters is how it is configured. Instead of using Apache, you can use, memory efficient applications such as nginx
I switched to nginx for the majority of my linux hosting (using VPS). It does make a big performance and even cost difference as one can use a package that has less RAM and still get great web server performance. Good recommendation @Shahzad Saeed ;


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|A pasta dish with delectable flavors of Italian Cuisine.
Butters bread crumbs on a wonderful light white fish, for example, haddock
and your favorite pasta dish!
Italian Garlic Greens with Buttered Bread Crumb Baked Haddock and Pasta
13 comments:
- Federica said...
This pasta is very rich and tasty. I like it very much, it looks great ^.^ Bye, have a goos day
- May 16, 2012 at 1:03 AM
- Lenia said...
What a lovely recipe!I am a pasta lover and your dish sounds interesting!xxx
- May 16, 2012 at 3:42 AM
- Tina Bk said...
I am seeing so many delicious light pasta dishes since the season has changed, I am going to have to make a whole folder for just those! This one will be in there too. Lightly seasoned and healthy, this one will be a hit at our house! Now I am ready to make the long drive for fresh fish-yum!
- May 16, 2012 at 6:14 AM
- Spicie Foodie said...
Looks delicious and healthy :)
- May 16, 2012 at 6:32 AM
- Jessica | Cajunlicious said...
Wow, amazing flavors and healthy!
- May 16, 2012 at 1:41 PM
- Ruth Martins said...
Really love this recipe! Lots of garlic, wine and FISH!! Just delicious.
- May 16, 2012 at 4:00 PM
- Alida said...
Good family meal. Well done Claudia, always great dishes from you!
- May 16, 2012 at 5:25 PM
- Reeni said...
This looks incredibly delicious! I hardly ever pair fish with pasta - need to change that!
- May 16, 2012 at 5:54 PM
- Gera @ Sweets Foods Blog said...
Superb combination of ingredients and really a pasta that worth to try...and soon. Well done!
- May 16, 2012 at 9:53 PM
- Benefits of Eating said...
Love to use a lot of garlic with pasta and fish - very nice!!
- May 18, 2012 at 11:48 AM
- Jane and Lorraine said...
This pasta looks so good! I love pasta and it looks like I will be making this soon! :-)
- May 18, 2012 at 12:27 PM
- Jennifer said...
Phew! - you are making me very hungry, Claudia. lol
- May 18, 2012 at 6:47 PM
- Catherine said...
Dear Claudia, I would love this dish. Blessings dear. Catherine xo
- May 18, 2012 at 10:05 PM


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Get an overview of this hotelBoutique Paris hotel near the Luxembourg Gardens
Popular property highlights
Close to Metro
This Paris hotel is on a narrow street, two blocks from Luxembourg Gardens, three blocks from the cafés of Montparnasse, and close to a metro station.
Hotel garden
The Best Western Villa des Artistes displays the works of young local artists in the lounge, which also offers daily newspapers and a small bar. A charming inside garden is also available, the ideal to relax and enjoy a cup of tea.
Wireless Internet
The 55 guestrooms have street or courtyard views, and include complimentary wireless Internet, televisions, tea/coffee makers, minibars, free bottled water, safes, and hair dryers.Information missing or incorrect? Tell us!Opens in a new window
Best Western Villa Des Artistes
Hotel Amenities
Hotel Amenities
The lounge at the Best Western Villa des Artistes has daily newspapers, books, and a small bar for hot and cold drinks. Just off the breakfast room, a private garden courtyard that is open during warmer weather features a large painted mural wall. A breakfast buffet is available daily (surcharge). Services such as dry cleaning and babysitting can be requested. Off-site parking, an airport shuttle, and rollaway beds are available (surcharge). Wired Internet access is provided free of charge in public areas, and a computer station is available.
- 24-hour front desk
- Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Airport transportation - drop-off (surcharge)
- Bar/lounge
- Elevator/lift
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Concierge services
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Free WiFi
- Free wired Internet
- Computer station
- Luggage storage
- Laundry facilities
- Garden
- Number of floors - 5
- Multilingual staff
- Total number of rooms - 54
- Terrace
- Smoke-free property
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Free wired Internet
Room Amenities
- In-room climate control (air conditioning)
- Soundproofed rooms
- Air conditioning
- Phone
- Minibar
- Coffee/tea maker
- Free bottled water
- Daily housekeeping
- Private bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
- In-room safe
- Desk
- Iron/ironing board (on request)
- Satellite TV service
- Free WiFi
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
- Heating
- Individually decorated
Where to Eat
A buffet breakfast (fee) is served daily.
Nearby restaurants:
Le Select
La Coupole
La Closerie des Lilas
Le Dome
Chez Josselin
Nearby Things to Do
A full-service fitness club is located 3 blocks from the hotel, and a public swimming pool can be found at Montparnasse's commercial center (one metro stop or 3 blocks away). The Jardin du Luxembourg, 2 blocks away, is used for jogging and has basketball and tennis courts. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.
- Golfing nearby
- Bicycle rentals nearby
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them at check-out when you book your room.
- Roll-in shower
- In-room accessibility
- Accessible bathroom
Hotel Policies
Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Special check-in instructions:
Check-out time is noon
Payment types
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Rollaway/extra beds are available.
- Pets not allowed
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
- No onsite parking is available.
No rollaway/extra beds available
This hotel will place a credit card authorization for the first night for any bookings where payment for the stay will be made on site instead of at the time of booking. For more details, please contact the office using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Additional policies and fees may apply when booking more than 5 rooms. For more details, please contact the office using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 1.65 per person, per night
Optional extras
- Breakfast fee: between EUR 16 and EUR 16 per person (approximately)
- Airport shuttle fee: EUR 26 per person (roundtrip)
- Airport shuttle fee per child: EUR 26.00
- Rollaway beds are available for an additional fee
Hotel Name
- Best Western Villa Artistes Hotel Paris
- Best Western Villa Artistes Paris
- Villa Artistes
- Best Western Des Artistes
- Best Western Villa Des Artistes Hotel Paris
- Best Western Villa Artistes
- Best Western Villa Artistes Hotel
National Rating
This property has received its official star rating from the French Tourism Development Agency, ATOUT France.


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Is it just his age (77 years old), or does he have a cold or something, because it sounds like he's out of breath just commentating on the game and breathing really hard and sounds different ....
Is it just his age (77 years old), or does he have a cold or something, because it sounds like he's out of breath just commentating on the game and breathing really hard and sounds different ....
Sounds to me like he's got a cold--along with about 80% of the adult population in the tri-state area. Including me, and I live in WVOriginally Posted by GOREDSGO32
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I dunno but I thought it was Narron at first. Joe probably has a cold.
"When the Russians conquer America, they will recruit concentration camp guards from among Cardinals fans."
" Fly ball. Homerun. "
Way to go Joe, you made that HR in the 12th sound like a routine pop fly. No emotion. That was awful.
Flyyyy ball, routineee, just outta the infield, griffey coming in..homerun."
I thought it was great hearing Marty and Joe back together again. A Reds HR just isn't a HR without Joe in the background Yelling. It really brought back memories.
And what do you want out of Joe in the 12th?? Do you want him to be excited about the Phillies hitting a HR to win the game?? I mean come on. Do you want him to sound like George Grande when Pujulos and Edmonds do something good against the Reds?? I don't.
I'm East of you. Be very very worried. Not quite OBX. But, be worried.
Would you rather Joe have showed emotion when the other team hits a homerun that ultimately wins the game? Did you hear Joe in the background while Marty was announcing when LaRue hit the homerun? You could hear him saying something to the extent of go ball get out of here and he wasn't even on the microphone. He isn't going to show an overabundance of emotion for the opposing team even if he was feeling better.Originally Posted by djsauter
I didn't want Joe to scream and get excited, but heck, you are supposed to show emotion when someone hits a homerun. Your team or not, a homerun gets emotion.
He didn't change his voice at all. It was the most boring sound thing ever. You wouldn't have known the ball wasn't a routine pop fly to the pitcher.
That is the way Joe has always sounded when calling an opposing player's homerun. I see no reason to expect him to change now.
My dad got to enjoy 3 Reds World Championships by the time he was my age. So far, I've only gotten to enjoy one. Step it up Redlegs!
The best home run call ever was Bob Uecker earlier this season in Milwaukee.
In a cool, almost bored voice: "Is this really happening?"
I was feeling Joe's presence on the two would be homeruns.Marty and Joe are still magic together.Originally Posted by harangatang
REALLY? Gee, I must have missed reading the "Guidebook for MLB Radio Announcers". Where did you get your copy? And let all of us know your radio broadcasting experience and please give us a link to some of your announcing. Thanks!Originally Posted by djsauter
Small market fan... always hoping, but never expecting.
I have listened to Nuxhall for 35 years. He is the same now as then. He gets very excited when the Reds do something good and less excited when the opponent does something good. If you listen to most other MLB announcers they are very similar. It's your opinion if you like him or not but he is not much different from any other MLB announcer.Originally Posted by djsauter
Reds Fan Since 1971
His home run call for other teams has never changed - you can almost feel the pain in his voice, and you surely can hear the disappointment.
Let's face it, the guy is a homer, the guy bleeds Red true and blue - and that is frankly what makes him a great announcer. Listening to him scream his lungs out when he was on the mike when the Reds won (in extra innings - since Marty gets the 9th) - is one of the great joys of listening to older Reds baseball.
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yep. One thing I've always liked about Joe is his near-comical descriptions of opposing teams HRs.Originally Posted by savafan
We'll burn that bridge when we get to it.
It was a horribly called game from Nuxhall, no way to sugarcoat it. And, his call on the go-ahead hr was a joke. I was in the car when that one happened, talking with my better half, and had no idea a hr had even been hit until the inning ended and he gave the score as 2-1.
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With Zack Greinke back in the fold for the Dodgers, his stint on the disabled list ending a month sooner than expected, someone had to come off the 25-man roster to make room for him.
That someone turned out to be starter Josh Beckett, whose nagging left groin landed him on the disabled list retroactive to Tuesday.
The Dodgers insist Beckett is truly hurt and that he isn't simply being stowed away somewhere trying to collect himself after going 0-5 with a 5.19 ERA this year while pitching into the seventh inning just once over eight starts.
"There's no doubt he's going on the DL for the groin," Dodgers manager Don Mattingly said. "There's no question about that."
Beckett, who's making $15.75 million this year, aggravated the groin Monday against the Washington Nationals.
The Dodgers were hopeful it would dissipate over the next 24 hours. But by Wednesday the groin was still bothering him.
"If he had walked in the next day going, 'I don't really feel this at all. I can go play catch and throw right now.' then you'd have a better indicator," Mattingly said. "But on the second day when he says 'I really don't feel like I can play catch' it's a no-brainer because you know he's not going to be able to make his next start."
The Dodgers hope Beckett can continue some throwing work while the groin mends and anticipate better health leading to better results.
"We want to get him healthy, make sure he's healthy," Mattingly said. "He's just barely missing. It ain't like he's throwing balls all over the place he's barely missing by two inches when he's trying to hit a corner.
"And I know Josh thinks he has to hit every corner, and can't leave anything over the plate. And he's a control guy. When he's missing there is something going on."
Rookie Matt Magill will start Sunday against the Atlanta Braves in place of Beckett.
Dodgers left-hander Ted Lilly expects to started Wednesday in a rehab game with Single-A Rancho Cucamonga, where reliever Scott Elbert also was scheduled to pitch. Lilly, on the disabled list with a strained right rib cage, said he expected to throw about 75 pitches.
Dodgers sign Sanchez
It might mean nothing; it might turn out to make an impact. The Dodgers made a move to address their pitching depth by signing veteran left-hander Jonathan Sanchez to a minor league contract.
Sanchez last pitched for the Pittsburgh Pirates, who released him last week after a rocky stint in which he went 0-3 with an 11.85 ERA to continue a year-long stretch in which he's gone 1-12 with an 8.73 ERA while pitching for the Kansas City Royals, Colorado Rockies and Pirates.
In fact, aside from his 2010 season with the San Francisco Giants in which he went 13-9 with a 3.07 ERA, Sanchez has been mediocre to downright terrible.
Still, with the Dodgers' pitching depth stretched to the limit, plucking a former big-league pitcher off the street and letting him marinate in the minor leagues until further notice makes sense.
"You'd like to be able to find a guy that's had some major-league success," Mattingly said, "Maybe it's just a matter of him getting healthy or making a tweak here or there mechanically and getting his confidence back and getting on a roll.
"Maybe he's a guy, if you need a starter all of a sudden you're not calling up a kid from Double-A that you really don't feel should be here yet," Mattingly continued. "If you have to you're calling up a guy that's been in the big leagues."
Crawford gets day off
Good luck expecting a big-league player to go to the manager requesting a day off.
"That's not going to happen," Mattingly said.
So it's up to Mattingly, his coaching staff and the training staff to monitor players looking for tell-tale signs some rest is needed.
And communication, which is how Mattingly figured out left-fielder Carl Crawford needed a day off Wednesday.
"He kind of needed a blow," Mattingly said. "Just talking to him I could tell by his body language."
As a result, Scott Van Slyke was in left field Wednesday against the Washington Nationals.
"We're kind of figuring out three or four days in a row with Carl, things tighten up a little bit." Mattingly said.
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October 17, 2012 -- Northwestern Oklahoma State University's annual Homecoming parade dodged the rain Saturday, leaving a beautiful day for "Ranger Renaissance: 115 Years of Champions." Several organizations provided nice parade floats and talented junior high and high school bands participated for prizes during the parade.
Besides announcing student scholarships, honors and recognition, 23 members recently were initiated into Northwestern Oklahoma State University's business honor society Sigma Beta Delta, during the annual Division of Business awards ceremony. Two faculty members, Dr. Janet Cunningham, university president; and Dr. Jerry Gustafson, professor of business, along with 21 students were inducted at a recent ceremony.
Monica Schmidt, 1984 Northwestern Oklahoma State University alumna and Woods County assessor, was named the 2011 Woman of the Year by the American Association of University Women during its annual recognition ceremony March 24. Valarie Case, university relations specialist and 1985 alumna, received the Cultural Development Award. Dr. Deena Fisher, Northwestern-Woodward dean, was presented the Educational Development Award and Karen Armbruster, extension educator, was honored with the Community Development Award.
MISSION STATEMENT: Northwestern Oklahoma State University provides quality educational and cultural opportunities to learners with diverse needs by cultivating ethical leadership and service, critical thinking and fiscal responsibility.


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Anthony Natividad is an innovative flute musician, recording artist, craftsman and entertaining storyteller. Born and raised in Hawaii, he has a deep appreciation for nature, spirituality and cultural diversity.
Anthony is reviving and raising the artistic and cultural value of the "ohe hano ihu". He is an original musician with the award winning show "Ulalena" on Maui and has recorded the first all nose flute CD, "Ahupua'a". He was also the featured nose flute artist on the Odyssey channel's "America" series.
Anthony has been a guest performer with the Tau Dance Theatre, guest recording artist on "TC 2000" with Tony Conjugacion, Herb Ohta Jr's " Ukulele Romance", Keith Nakaganeku's , Uncle Sam Ka'ai's artifact presentation at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center and Mahara Brennnan's meditation CD. He has also played with Condor, a South American music group, Middle Earth, a middle eastern music group from San Diego, Morrison, a Doors music group and many local performers from jazz to jawaiian, classical to world music, taking native flute playing to new heights.
The "ohe hano ihu" is an instrument of sincerity, played with the "HA", sacred breath of the nose. It expresses the player's heart and intentions. Misunderstood by the foreigners, the nose flute was banned as an instrument of seduction. The nose flute was used for courting, ceremonies and pitch reference for chants and songs.
In 1993, Anthony began to craft his own flutes when he found difficulty finding pitched instruments. His creativity has birthed flutes made of aluminum cans, plastic bottles, cardboard rolls, film containers, straws, pvc pipes and even a chocolate egg. Anthony loves to expand the range and diversity of the flutes. The smallest nose flute he's made is 4 inches long and ½ inch in diameter. The largest nose flute is 5 feet long and 3 inches in diameter. He has also created a sound therapy playing 2 nose flutes at the same time, while a person sits between them. People have had deep, profound and healing experiences. Anthony has produced a variety of flutes for many of Hawaii's top entertainers, recording artists, Hawaiian culturalists and other international musicians.
Anthony's ability to creatively integrate any subject matter into his flute presentation, captivates audiences of all ages from preschool to kupuna (elders). He has been part of the Artists in the Schools program since 1996 and the Elderhostel program since 1999. He has worked with many schools on Oahu, Maui, Lanai, Molokai, & Kauai.
Anthony has participated in and performed for many cultural festivals and ceremonies and has presented workshops in Washington, California, Utah and on Oahu, Maui, Molokai, Lanai and Kauai. He had the honor to play the nose flutes from all over the Pacific, in the Bishop Museum Archives.
Anthony is available for concerts, recordings, workshops and private gatherings.
An advocate of the arts, culture and children, he donates his time, talent and craft to groups and charities in Hawaii.
Since 1992, Anthony's heart has been captured by the magic of the flutes. Starting with the ocarina – clay vessel flute, a cedar Lakota courting flute, Hawaiian nose flute, South American pan pipes & quenna, Anthony continues to learn about other native flutes and has added the Anasazi flute, Maori (New Zealand) nguru, koauau, putorino, Japanese shakuhachi, Chinese xiao. To further his knowledge, he researches the culture's history, flute origins, stories and music.


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A Week in Limbo, Days 5 and 6: Get with the program
Forgive me, folks: Blame the holidays for the delay. What normally would have been a simple and easy week leading up to Christmas — the end of the week leading up to Sunday, actually — became somewhat complicated, as only the end of the week leading up to Christmas can. And we'll leave it at that, except with an apology to anyone who was at the edge of their seat waiting for this next installment (thanks, Mom), which should have immediately followed Day 4 on, well, the actual Day 5.
During those opportunities over the last few days when I wasn't doubling and tripling up on my work shift thanks to vacations and when I was not taking care of holiday business at home — you know, I move that next year no one buy any gifts until after New Year's Day — I remained transfixed behind the monitor connected to the ZaReason Limbo 5440 while putting it through its paces. Before I outline what I used, I should mention that I worked on my SCALE 10X presentation as well as the SCALE 10X UpSCALE talk that I will be doing with darling daughter Mimi (hint: It involves music and lab coats — and that's all I'm going to say about that). So the primarly lineup involved GIMP, LibreOffice Impress and Audacity.
[As an aside on the latter, author Carla Schroder and I conspired to give Mimi a great Christmas gift: a signed copy of "The Book of Audacity." Thank you, Carla!]
In short (which will become "in long" in later pargraphs), all three programs ran flawlessly and quickly on the desktop box that, had I enough money, would stay in the household. There's nothing yet that I've thrown at this hardware that it hasn't handled without breaking a sweat, and to be honest, after a few days I've truly given up on trying to trip it up.
Meanwhile, LibreOffice's suite of software ran with aplomb — with as much aplomb as an inanimate object can run, for the nit-pickers out there — on this hardware. Switching back and forth from the LibreOffice Draw to LibreOffice Impress to LibreOffice Writer was a breeze, and the benefit of having a larger monitor to move windows around was a treat (how I made all those presentations on a laptop is a mystery).
Audacity? I'm the quintessential newb at it, though the far more Audacity-adept (does that make her Audacious?) Mimi zoomed her way around it quickly and can show the old man a thing or two. Audacity 1.3.13 beta ran and sounded perfect, though I think there could be a lot less bass in this presentation — an easy fix.
Finally, processing photos on GIMP was also a snap. Before I start, let me stike a Tebow-like pose and pray to all diety that will listen to my begging for the the single-window GIMP (2.7, I think) to come soon. Amen. With the multiple windows, using GIMP 2.6 was also a breeze and with the larger screen on the desktop monitor, multitasking was a lot easier than the same exercise — performed by yours truly for years on this old ThinkPad T30 — has been.
Note to self: Do more stuff on the desktops you have.
Before we go off to the next installment which wraps up this series, I should say that for the entire week, I have never had a negative "aha!" moment, nor have I uttered a brow-furrowing "hmmm" over the ZaReason Limbo 5440's performance. Some software hiccups which were clearly the result of PEBCAK errors ocurred, but these were few and far between (of course) and were not a reflection on the machine's abilities or performance. But we'll leave the rest of that for the next installment, coming to you tomorrow.
Tomorrow wraps up the series with A Week in Limbo, Epilogue: The final review
"A Week in Limbo Series" (for those of you keeping track)
A Week in Limbo, Day 0
A Week in Limbo, Day 1: Under the hood
A Week in Limbo, Day 2: Fedora 16
A Week in Limbo, Day 3: Fedora 16 KDE
A Week in Limbo, Day 4: On second thought . . .
A Week in Limbo, Days 5 and 6: Get with the program
(Larry Cafiero is one of the founders of the Lindependence Project and has just started testing and developing software in his new home office, which is the development side of Redwood Digital Research in Felton, California, United States.)
December 26, 2011 at 4:32 pm
Hey let's do the Limbo Rock……..
That horsepower does make many tasks much smoother.
Somewhere some dude is running a full blown Linux distro
on his 8088 CPU machine. Bless his heart and applaud his
tenacity but give me something that will run todays multimedia
intensive goodies with out needing to be put on oxygen.
December 29, 2011 at 11:20 pm
Wow, I'm tempted. I'd love to get a new box with a preinstall and not pay the Windows tax, and the 5440 sounds like a sweet deal given how capable it is.


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OCMD was ok yesterday, but that sideshore current was a northbound transporter.
Assateague today was lots of fun. Plenty of long peeling waves & lots of short up & down right coast stuff, of course. I will admit to being pretty friggin cold after 3 hours in the water with just boards & rashie. The upwelling kept it nippy out there. The guys who wore shorties were smart.
After weeks of not very much, along with the usual bellyaching & griping by those-that-are-rarely-happy, this was a good call by Micah.
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You may see children folding lots of paper at Cumberland County's seven public library branches this summer. It's part of the Summer of 1,000 Origami Yodas.
AMHERST – This is the Summer of the 1,000 Origami Yodas at Cumberland County's public libraries.
As part of its summer reading program, the library system is encouraging children to make paper Yodas that will be hung at all the library branches across the system. Each of the libraries has a quota and a lot of progress has already been made.
"The theme of this summer's reading program is make and in conjunction with that we are making Yodas," deputy chief librarian Chantelle Taylor said.
The inspiration for the program came from one of the public libraries in Brooklyn, N.Y. Last year, the library had participants make 1,000 origami Yodas and the woman behind the program blogged about it. Taylor followed the blog and thought it would be a great idea for the Cumberland libraries.
"Library people are very good about sharing ideas and programs so we got the OK and the information on how to do it," Taylor said. "We want to have 1,000 made at all seven branches."
1,000 Origami Yodas is based on the book The Strange Case of Origami Yoda, the first in a popular fiction series by Tom Angleberger. The books are about how a kid named Dwight and his Origami Yoda finger puppet help the students of the Ralph McQuarrie Middle School solve all their problems.
Origami originated in Japan where there is a tradition that if someone folds 1,000 Origami cranes, they will either enjoy good fortune or have a wish come true.
"We figured that folding 1,000 origami Yodas would not only bring us good luck, but will also fill the library with Jedi wisdom and the good side of the force," Taylor said.
Chief librarian Denise Corey is confident the libraries will meet, or exceed, their goal. She said the program started June 1 and already they have a couple hundred completed at the seven branches.
"At first we thought 1,000 was an ambitious, but it's really easy to do and we've put instructions on all the tables here at the library," Corey said. "We have the sheets at all the branches and the directions are quite simple."
Corey said members of the library board and students from Cumberland North Academy and E.B. Chandler Junior High, as well as the morning show at Tantramar Community Radio have already completed a number of Yodas while another class is coming from Spring Street Academy.
"It's been a big success so far," Corey said. "We're going to get people in town to help out as well. Maybe we'll ask the mayor and council to do some Yodas for us."
More origami Yodas will be made during the summer reading club kickoff on Thursday, June 26.
Corey said Angleberger has even offered to sign a poster and send to the library if the goal is met.
The deadline is Aug. 30.
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Are Chris Brown and Justin Bieber besties now?
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(Yahoo!) - Those concerned about Justin Bieber's many public missteps this year likely won't "heart" his latest Instagram photo — an image in which he's seen bonding with Chris Brown.
The baby-faced pop star, 19, posted the photo of himself with his controversial new friend on Tuesday. In it, the Biebs points at the 24-year-old R&B artist, who has his arm draped around Bieber's neck. "CB what's up," reads the caption.
Although the "Boyfriend" singer has expanded his body-art collection this year, he looks like a tattoo lightweight next to Brown, who practically has two sleeves at this point and most of his neck covered. Despite their ink inequality, the guys certainly appear fond of each other. It seems like a new Hollywood bromance has blossomed.
However, seeing that Brown is a controversy magnet (whether it's his on-again/off-again relationship with Rihanna, fights with Drake and Frank Ocean, or his recent graffiti feud with neighbors), one can't help but wonder how this new friendship might affect Bieber, who is in the middle of his most tumultuous year yet in the public eye, littered with missteps and scandals.
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Founded by Marie Zawistowski, Architecte DPLG, and Keith Zawistowski, Assoc. AIA, GC, OnSite is a design/build practice which draws on the two principals' shared experience at Auburn University's Rural Studio in Alabama, the building traditions of southwest Virginia (where they live), and the classroom. The Virginia Tech School of Architecture + Design's first professors of practice, the Zawistowskis are recipients of Graham Foundation grants, and in 2011, were awarded NCARB's $25,000 grand prize for the course Designing Practice. "As creative professionals, we should be as creative about our approach to business as we are about design," Keith says. The business model of OnSite is "one project at a time."
The Rural Studio was a life-changing experience for us, as human beings and designers. We knew what we were getting into in terms of the Rural Studio's values. Because we were outreach students—in other words, we weren't from Alabama—Sambo [Rural Studio co-founder Samuel Mockbee] took us around on what he called his "Southern Odyssey"—the building traditions, the food, and the music. We became totally immersed in that culture—learning about a side of architecture that we didn't know existed.But it was really a total immersion in a specific place. Our design/build practice is called OnSite, which is to say that we live and work in a place—a specific place—and we teach that as a value to our students. We encourage personal approaches to design and architecture, and we encourage students to find their own course.When you think about the architect as master builder—that old idea—it forces you to consider who is on the ground, involved in every step of the project's design, sourcing materials, and making the physical project. So we use the term "design/build" to describe our firm because one of the things that matters to us is initiating a complete approach to a project—becoming a partner in the project. It means going out and finding the clients, and helping those clients with funding, designing, and building.We give a lecture together called "High-Tech/Low-Tech," which deals with minimal means in terms of materials or funding, and we talk about developing a high-tech system that draws on what's locally available. In the case of the Covington Farmers Market [pictured above], all of the goods sold there are produced within 100 miles. And so our students, who designed and built the project, tried to source building materials within that same radius as well.It's about fostering a culture of initiative and resourcefulness for us—making something happen that couldn't happen otherwise. It goes beyond the regular scope of an architect's work. You become a person in the community who can identify a problem and find a solution to it.
Over the last few years, there's something that we've found—a strategy of dealing with clients: Most clients don't care what you, the architect, like or what buildings you think are interesting. But when you describe architecture in terms of how it solves a problem, then it makes sense for them regardless of what they think a building should look like.-As told to William Richards
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Study claims women better off without bras
Across the course of history, French discoveries have proved invaluable to the field of science. Children still learn the stories of Louis Pasteur, who discovered that invisibly small bacteria spoil food and cause disease, and Marie Curie, who found and named the unseen power of radioactivity. Now there's one more name to add to the list of geniuses upending the world's assumptions : Professor Jean-Denis Rouillon, who has declared that bras make women's boobs saggy.
Rouillon, who teaches at the Franche-Comté University in Besançon, was recently interviewed by France Info about the results of an in-depth 15-year titty study. Through observations running back to 1997, he claims to have discovered that women who wear bras, a garment intended to defy gravity, actually have saggier boobs than women who don't.
"Medically, physiologically, anatomically—the breast derives no benefit from being denied gravity. On the contrary, it becomes saggier with a bra."


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'"Chris has really added a dimension to our team," Ruff said. "He's been a great two-way player for us. We've used him in all situations. But I think what he has brought other than that is good leadership, practice habits, work ethic in the weight room. His attitude has been really good."'
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Feminism | Posted by Harriet S. Hughes on 10/12/2011
London Calling: Feminism Across The Pond
The political terrain of Britain is shifting beneath our feet. Children of the '80s and '90s will have no memory of anything comparable to the dramatic, fundamental transformation of our nation that's currently taking place. In an atmosphere of such instability, where the media's frantically trying to keep pace, women's issues – sidelined at the best of times – are slipping further and further down the agenda. That's where we come in: YouFem is a London-based feminist organisation, aiming to harness the political power of young people and draw women's issues back into the light…and to have fun doing it.
The elections of 2010 landed us with a Conservative-Liberal Democrat Coalition. Since then, Britain has been made to swallow a manifesto that no-one voted for; we're facing a tsunami of …


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The Social Work Program at Northwestern Oklahoma State University is proud to announce Ana Estrada as the new stipend recipient of the Child Welfare Professional Enhancement Program (CWPEP) for the Spring 2011 semester.
The program provides funds for students who plan careers in child welfare services in Oklahoma. The stipends are awarded to full-time students majoring in social work and provide $6,786 per year for educational expenses to participating students. Students who receive the stipends complete educational internships in child welfare agencies within the Oklahoma Department of Human Services (OKDHS). Upon graduation, students are assured employment in the participating DHS programs.
CWPEP is a partnership between all Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) accredited social work programs in Oklahoma. The University of Oklahoma manages the child welfare consortium, and the other participants include Northeastern State University, Southwestern Oklahoma State University, East Central University and Oral Roberts University. Funding for the educational program is provided by Title IV-E of the social security act, called the Child Welfare Training program.
The CWPEP program at Northwestern is administered by Kylene Rehder, Social Work Department chair.
For more information about Northwestern's social work program, contact Rehder at (580) 327-8135 or email@example.com.
MISSION STATEMENT: Northwestern Oklahoma State University provides quality educational and cultural opportunities to learners with diverse needs by cultivating ethical leadership and service, critical thinking and fiscal responsibility.


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By Angie Hicks Living Smart
When extreme weather hits, often one of the first luxuries lost is electrical power.
Being without power for even a few hours can be inconvenient. Go without it longer, though, and it could also be very costly and even dangerous, from replacing spoiled food, to the potential for your home flooding without an active sump pump, to losing pets or even human lives if life-sustaining equipment can't work.
Adding a power generator to your home can provide you with a backup power source that allows you to keep your appliances and electronics running, giving you security and comfort even in the face of severe weather conditions.
Investing in a generator is not something that you can do quickly, so if you live in a power-outage prone area, you need to plan ahead. Standby generators — which automatically kick on when the power goes out — often take weeks to install and include local regulatory steps.
If you head to your local hardware store after a heavy storm to buy an emergency portable generator, chances are good you'll only find empty shelves.
Standby generators range in size — the more kilowatts they have, the more they can power — and are designed to be installed as a permanent part of the home.
Automatic standby generators are costly, ranging in price from $7,000 to $14,000 depending on where they're being installed, the size of the generator, and other factors.
Standby generators offer a homeowner peace of mind, said Andy Badertscher of J.B. Electric in Auburn, Calif.
"We have had customers with pets or with fish tanks that need to make sure their animals are safe and healthy regardless of power outages, so they have chosen the standby units with automatic start-up," Badertscher said.
"Even if you are thousands of miles away, you know your home will have power in the worst of conditions. Refrigerators, freezers, basement sump pumps, wells and HVAC (equipment) will still be running. No frozen pipes, no flooded basements and no spoiled food."
Portable generators cost significantly less. You can purchase one for less than $1,000, and they don't require permits and inspections. However, they are designed to run for only a short period of time, they provide less power to the home and have to be manually started.
"Most portable generators currently on the market have push-button starts, but still require someone to be home, start it up and plug it into the generator receptacle," Badertscher said.
"This is a good option for renters or for someone who wants to be able to take the generator with them if they move."
It's important that homeowners who invest in a standby generator hire a contractor who is properly licensed and is certified by the product manufacturer.
Having an unqualified contractor install a generator could be a costly mistake if he or she doesn't follow the proper building codes.
"Look for contractors who are factory certified for the manufacturer you are purchasing from," Badertscher said. "Not only will they have greater product knowledge to assist you with the size and type of generator to purchase, but they will also be able to warranty the unit for you if a problem comes up during or after installation."
Angie Hicks is the founder of Angie's List, a resource for local consumer reviews on everything from home repair to health care; www.angieslist.com.


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If you've "Liked" a Facebook page, but are no longer seeing their posts, it may be due to your activity (or lack of it). When users don't regularly interact with posts (comment, share, "Like", etc.), Facebook may determine that they're not interested, and stop providing content from those "Liked" pages. However, if you'd prefer to remain up-to-date with pages you enjoy—but don't respond to–you can create and manage an Interests list. Posts from pages selected for this list will then continue to land on your home page, with or without your input.
To set up an Interest list, find a page you'd like to add and–below their cover photo–select Add to Interest Lists… from the options menu.
Then, select New List…
In the Create New List window, choose a page (or pages) from your Pages section. When an image is clicked, a checkmark will appear on that image, indicating that it's been selected (clicking it a second time will de-select that item). Once the choices have been made, click the Next button at the bottom of the page.
Then, name your list, and determine who can see it by clicking the radio button at the left (Public viewing is selected below). Click the Done button at the bottom right.
A link to the list will then appear in a newly created Interests section at the bottom of the left-hand column of your home page. Clicking that link will open the list to the right.
To create a new list, in the Interests menu, click the Add Interests link.
In the Window that opens to the right, click the Create List button, and follow the steps above.
To edit an existing list–select it from the Interests section–and click the Manage List button near the top right of your screen to reveal editing options. Edit List controls the addition or deletion of selected pages.
Creating Interests lists not only helps Facebook users stay up-to-date, it also organizes "Liked" pages. For example, if you're interested in local businesses, create a list of them and–when you click the link to that list–all other posts on your home page will be filtered from the results.
Note: While posts from pages on my Interest lists have–for several months–continued to appear regularly, online research indicates that not everyone shares that success.
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Video: Dog does the squats with exercising owner
Everyone needs a workout partner. Watch as this dog does the squats with its owner.
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2013 Car Show to Benefit Portage APL on July 6
The following is a press release from the Portage APL:
On July 6th the 2013 APL Car Show will be here! Join us at Mongoose Motorsports and Schumann's Roadside and Towing in Ravenna for a fantastic event. Hundreds of hot rods, oldies, and cool cars can register for a $10 donation. There are over 70 trophies to be given as well as music, food, APL merchandise and animals! All proceeds benefit the APL and the hundreds of animals rescued and adopted each year.To read more or comment...
Upcoming area pet events
Mobile low-cost spay and neuter clinic — 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. July 6, NEFCO building, 180 E. South St., Akron. Cats Having Alterations Professionally (CHAP) Inc. is sponsoring the clinic for cats. Kittens and cats need to be at least 12 weeks old, in good health and weigh at least 3 pounds. Cost is $40 for males, $60 for females. Low-cost vaccines; flea, tapeworm and ear mite treatments; nail trimming; and ear tipping for feral cats will also be available. Registration is required. 330-724-6181.
Bow Wow Meow Luau Adopt-a-thon — 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 29, PAWSibilities, Humane Society of Greater Akron, 7996 Darrow Road, Twinsburg. Adoption fees for dogs over the age of 6 months will be $55 and cats over 6 months will be $5. All animals are spayed/neutered, up-to-date on age-appropriate vaccines, micro-chipped and include a 30-day free trial of pet insurance upon adoption. To preview adoptable animals, visit www.summithumane.org. 330-487-0333.To read more or comment...
Video: Watch this monkey buy itself a drink
First it's the horror of a snake opening a door. Now here is further proof that animals will someday be our overlords. It's a monkey excitedly buying a drink.
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Cat with litter now nursing pit bull puppy at Cleveland APL
CLEVELAND: A cat caring for four newborn kittens now is nursing an orphaned week-old pit bull puppy in Cleveland.
Sharon Harvey of the Cleveland Animal Protective League said Wednesday that the nursing mother cat, named Lurleen, welcomed Noland the puppy to her "unusual little family." The puppy was dropped off at the animal shelter last week when he was a day old.To read more or comment...
Local Canine Named Iams Love Tails Contest Finalist
The following is a press release:
*"Like" Your Favorite Finalist on the Iams Facebook Page June 24 through June 28; Grand-Prize Winner** to "Star" in National Ad*
*WHO**: *Kozmo, a dog from Uniontown, Ohio, was named a finalist in the Iams Love Tails Contest that began on Valentine's Day. Kozmo and nine other finalists were awarded a cash prize and a year's supply of Iams pet food, plus the chance to be featured in a national advertisement for Iams.
*WHAT**: *Iams Love Tails is a nationwide contest in search of heartwarming love stories between pets and their owners. The grand-prize winning family and their pet will star in a national advertisement for Iams, featuring their real-life "Love Tail."
Dog and cat owners submitted their stories and photos for consideration from February 14 - March 3, 2013. Ten finalists were selected based on the unique bond that they share with their dogs and cats, and the important role Iams plays in those relationships.To read more or comment...
Upcoming area pet events
Howls & Growls Team — The Akron Zoo and the Magical Theatre in Barberton have teamed up to do 15 appearances to introduce the public to the Mike & Mary Stark Grizzly Ridge this summer and at the grand opening of the exhibit on July 20.
The team will be performing a short skit at several community interactive events, featuring a family living out in the woods talking about Grizzly Ridge, with kids playing the leading roles. Audience members will be expected to do the howl and growl hoedown.To read more or comment...
Video: Guide dog saves trainers' lives
A California guide dog for the blind saved his trainers from an out-of-control driver. with seconds to spare and it's all caught on camera.
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New Ohio rules on puppy mills call for roomy cages
COLUMBUS: A new set of regulations meant to crack down on high-volume dog breeding operations in the state would ensure animals live in spacious, clean cages, receive veterinary care and are transported in safe enclosures.
The rules bolster the standards for treatment of animals housed in puppy mills and force the facilities to obtain state licenses. They were drafted by the state Department of Agriculture, but their implementation is being delayed for at least two weeks.
High-volume breeders had faced a Thursday deadline to apply for licenses. But the department has forgone it until the guidelines receive the approval of two state panels — one headed by Lt. Gov. Mary Taylor's office and the other consisting of a bipartisan group of legislators. The delay is expected to last at least two weeks.To read more or comment...
Video: The most dramatic dog ever plays dead
If you thought your dog was good at playing dead, think again.
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Upcoming area pet events
World Oceans Day — The Akron Zoo is joining accredited zoos and aquariums to celebrate World Oceans Day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today with displays and activities focusing on water and animals. Visitors can participate in a turtle migration game, activities surrounding the reef and aquatic themed crafts. The zoo is at 500 Edgewood Ave. 330-375-2550.
Adopt a Shelter Cat Month — The Humane Society of Greater Akron, 7996 Darrow Road, Twinsburg, and the Portage County Animal Protective League, 8122 Infirmary Road, Ravenna, are offering special adoption rates for cats and kittens through June. Adoption fees for cats 6 months and under are $30 and $20 for adults. The Humane Society will offer cats over 6 years old for $10. Contact the Akron humane society at 330-487-0333 and Portage County APL at 330-296-4022.To read more or comment...
Vet recommends medical marijuana for pets in pain
LOS ANGELES: Until she introduced "magic cheese" to her sick and aging bulldog, Laura Bugni-Daniel watched him suffer for two years. He'd spend his days lying down or throwing up.
Today, at age 12, he plays like a puppy through the day, his fur is soft and he sleeps at night, soothed not by magic, but by the dose of marijuana in that cheese.
Bugni-Daniel is part of a growing movement to give medical marijuana to pets in pain. Many urge caution until there's better science behind it. But stories abound about changes in sick and dying pets after they've been given cannabis — even though it isn't a proven pain killer for man or mutt, and it's an illicit drug under federal law despite being legal for people in 19 states and the District of Columbia.
Leading the charge is Los Angeles veterinarian Doug Kramer, 36, known as the "Vet Guru," who felt it was his duty to speak out while he has no family that would feel a verbal or financial backlash.
"I grew tired of euthanizing pets when I wasn't doing everything I could to make their lives better," he said. "I felt like I was letting them down."To read more or comment...
Video: Don't forget the towel
It's nearly pool season. This dog knows to bring its towel for after a swim.To read more or comment...
Adoptable cat of the week: Meet Dexter
In January, this big handsome guy lost his daddy and there was no one to care for him. Dexter's world was turned upside down and now he is at Portage APL. For almost 5 months, he has been hoping for a new home. He is about 4 years old and seemed to have enjoyed a good life. He is a big, cuddly guy at 17lbs. He is also neutered, microchipped and up to date on vaccines.
He will probably need a little time to adjust in a new home since he's been through so much but what a great cat! Please come and meet Dexter. You won't regret it.To read more or comment...
June is adopt a cat month at Portage APL
The following is a press release from the Portage County Animal Protective League:To read more or comment...
Upcoming area pet events
Paws-4-A-Cause Adopt-a-thon and Family Fun Day — 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. today at the Cleveland Metroparks South Chagrin Reservation Polo Field in Moreland Hills, sponsored by the Public Animal Welfare Society of Ohio. Free admission and parking. More than 20 animal rescue groups will participate. Dogs with yellow bandanas will be looking for forever homes. Contests, raffles and canine demonstrations. There also will be pet-related and craft vendor booths and food from six local vendors. For more information, visit www.pawsohio.org/p4ac.
Chefs Who Care — The Humane Society of Greater Akron and Blue Canyon Restaurant are teaming up to present an after work cocktail hour event from 5-9 p.m. June 27 at Blue Canyon Restaurant, 8960 Wilcox Drive, Twinsburg. Heavy appetizers, cash bar, music and a live auction are included in the $35 ticket price. Tickets can be purchased at www.summithumane.org or by calling 330-487-0333, ext. 232.To read more or comment...
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Step 1: Check the vehicle's reliability on the Internet
Photo 1: Compare repair costs
It's a great vehicle, but only if you can afford the repair parts. Don't be surprised by sky-high parts costs after you've bought the vehicle. Get all that information up front at rockauto.com.
Family and friends used to ask me if a certain vehicle was "a good one" only after they'd bought it. Hello? What am I supposed to say then?
Buying a dependable used car takes a little bit of homework. Here's a four-step plan that you can follow to have the best shot at getting a car that won't turn into a money pit. This step-by-step inspection program works whether you're buying from a car lot or a private party. It's not rocket science, just simple logic.
This story isn't about cosmetic issues like rust, body dents or dirty carpets. Plus, I'm assuming you're buying a vehicle that's out of the factory warranty period.
Once you decide on a few vehicle models you're interested in, it's time to begin your research in online forums such as edmunds.com and automotiveforums.com. These are two Web sites where you can read comments and ask questions of a pool of thousands of people who actually own that vehicle. Review the owners' comments and ask about their ownership experience. Find out if there are any recurring problems with that year, make and model and how much the owners have shelled out in repairs. Then ask whether they'd buy the same vehicle again. They'll give you the straight dope. Some forum members respond immediately, but be patient; it might take a few days to get plenty of responses.
Meanwhile, check out rockauto.com's "Repair Index" to compare repair parts costs (Photo 1). You may find, for example, that a certain European sedan's alternator replacement could cost upward of $800, whereas the same item for a similar domestic model is relatively cheap at $150. When you're buying a used vehicle, parts cost is a major concern.
Step 2: Inspect before taking a test drive
- Check the dash lights (Photo 1). Turn the key to the "run" position. The Check Engine (Service Engine Soon), Airbag (SRS), Antilock brakes (ABS), Antitheft (Security), and traction control, lights must come on. After you start the engine, all those lights should go off.
Check the tires. If you see cracks in the tread or sidewall areas, or notice any steel wires sticking out, you'll need new tires immediately. So deduct at least $450 from the seller's asking price (more for truck or SUV tires).
Next, use a tread depth gauge (less than $5 at any auto parts store) to check the tread at the edges and center of the tire (Photo 2).
Tread wear that's worse on one edge of the tire indicates an alignment problem (minimum $100). Irregular tread depth around the tire (cupping) indicates worn struts or worn suspension components (strut replacement runs about $450 for parts and labor).
- Check the constant velocity (CV) boots (Photo 3). If they're cracked, you're looking at big money, at least $400 per side (parts and labor) for rebuilt axle assemblies.
- Check for engine sludge or severe varnish buildup. Both are signs of neglected maintenance. Remove the oil filler cap and check the engine internals (Photo 4).
- A cold engine should start right away, without having to "give it some gas." Then it should settle down to a smooth idle. If the idle is rough when the engine is warm, it's a sign of a fuel, ignition or vacuum-related problem. That's going to cost a minimum of $250 to diagnose and fix.
Check the fluids. Fresh brake fluid is honey-colored. But dark brown brake fluid may still be good. Your best bet is to buy brake fluid test strips at an auto parts store. Count on $65 for a brake fluid flush.
Engine coolant comes in many different colors, but one color is the kiss of death—rust. If you see that, run, don't walk, away from this vehicle. You'll have nothing but costly repairs (radiator, heater core, water pump, etc.) down the road. Flushing the coolant at this point won't help because the damage has already been done.
Fresh transmission fluid is bright red (Photo 5). If it's light brown, it's due for a change (figure about $175 for a complete change-out with the manufacturer's fluid). If the vehicle doesn't have a dipstick, have your mechanic check it at final inspection.
- If the owner has maintenance records, great. It probably means that they took good care of their car. Then check the maintenance schedule in the glove box to see if any major repairs are looming. A timing belt change-out can easily cost $500, and a tune-up can cost $250 on some engines. If the owner already did those repairs, great. But if they didn't, you'll get stuck with a large bill right away.
Video: How to Measure Tire Tread
Rick Muscoplat, an automotive expert at The Family Handyman, will show you how to measure tire tread on your vehicle so you will know when you need to replace your tires.
Step 3: Take a test drive
This isn't a "once around the block," 10-minute drive. You need to really put the vehicle through its paces on city streets and on the highway. Here's what to look for.
- As you start the test drive, check for brake pedal pulsation (Photo 1). Pulsation is caused by brake rotor runout (warpage), and the fix is usually a brake job ($250 to $500). Pulsation shouldn't kill the deal, but it should reduce your offering price.
- Check for steering wheel wobble and wander (Photo 2). If the wheel vibrates, the cause could be an out-of-balance tire (about $25). But if the vehicle "wanders" and the steering wheel requires constant correction, it's a sign of serious steering or suspension-related problems (minimum $400 for parts and labor).
- Check transmission shift speeds. Every transmission is different, but as a general rule, the first (1–2) shift should occur at 8 to 12 mph. The next shift (2–3) should happen at about 18 to 25 mph. If the vehicle has overdrive, the last shift should occur at about 40 mph. If you have any doubts about the shifting, ask your mechanic to check it out.
- Check overall engine performance. Accelerate from a stop without letting up. You shouldn't feel any hesitation, chugging or hiccups. Then put it under a heavy load by driving it up a steep hill or punching it hard on the highway. You shouldn't feel any miss or lag. If you do, it's got "driveability" issues, and that'll cost you a minimum of $100 just to get a scan tool check.
Step 4: Negotiate the price first, then take it to a mechanic for a final inspection
Most mechanics charge about $100 for a used-vehicle inspection, and it's the best money you'll ever spend. But before you commit to the inspection, negotiate the best price based on any problems you've already discovered (Photo 1). Then make the final purchase contingent on a clean bill of health from your mechanic. Make sure the final inspection includes a scan tool check for "readiness monitors" and "pending codes." I'm warning you—don't skip the final inspection step just to save $100.


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After more searching and debugging, I found the problem so here is the solution for anyone else that runs into this.
In BT5 R1, it seems the version of postgresql doesn't play well with Unicornscan by default with regards to escape characters. Unicornscan uses backslashes for escape characters in some of the major queries, and this causes the queries to fail and rows never get inserted into the database outside of a couple tables. Of course this breaks logging to database, but this also is the root cause of the Web GUI query errors seen (a different error related to invalid syntax of WHERE statement, but must be introduced in the code logic due to the other error).
If you turn off standard conforming strings in /opt/framework.postgresql/data/postgresql.conf (seems it is now on by default), you will still get the warnings in SQL logs (unless you turn those off too) but queries complete successfully and Unicornscan works again.


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New Era Launches the NBA Room in London
HHK are excited to confirm the launch of heavyweight lifestyle brand New Era's "NBA Room" which will be located at the New Era Stratford Store. A week-long event will give fans an opportunity to purchase NBA headware, and celebrate the game with competitions and prizes. Following a successful launch in Berlin, the NBA Room will run from January 12th – January 20th 2013.
Fans visiting the store will be treated to Slam Dunk competitions, and potentially win up to £50 New Era vouchers for shooting three hoops in a row. In addition, a number of products including the NBA 59FIFTY, 9FIFTY Snapback and 9FORTY will be on sale amongst others. HHK will be visiting the store to capture some footage of the event, so say hello to the camera when you see us. You can view the official New Era website on the link listed above.
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Methode Cap Classique
A blend of Chardonnay (54 per cent) and Pinot Noir.
Light golden in the glass.
Good streams of bubbles.
Honey, lemon and toasty notes on the nose.
Tangy, lemon, green apple, refreshing and clean, medium weight, round in the mouth, lightly toasty, nutty, rich and rather gulpable.
A mouthwatering finish.
Went quite well with BBQ chicken in a lemon and garlic marinade and corn on the cob.
Purchased at $18.95 (Canadian).