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Contrary to popular belief, small size doesn't necessarily an apartment dog make — plenty of small dogs are too high-energy and yappy for life in a high-rise. Being quiet, low energy, fairly calm indoors, and polite with the other residents, are all good qualities in an apartment dog.
Some dogs are simply easier than others: they take to training better and are fairly easygoing. They're also resilient enough to bounce back from your mistakes or inconsistencies. Dogs who are highly sensitive, independent thinking, or assertive may be harder for a first-time owner to manage. You'll get your best match if you take your dog-owning experience into account as you choose your new pooch.
Some dogs will let a stern reprimand roll off their backs, while others take even a dirty look to heart. Low-sensitivity dogs, also called "easygoing," "tolerant," "resilient," and even "thick-skinned," can better handle a noisy, chaotic household, a louder or more assertive owner, and an inconsistent or variable routine. Do you have young kids, throw lots of dinner parties, play in a garage band, or lead a hectic life? Go with a low-sensitivity dog.
Some breeds bond very closely with their family and are more prone to worry or even panic when left alone by their owner. An anxious dog can be very destructive, barking, whining, chewing, and otherwise causing mayhem. These breeds do best when a family member is home during the day or if you can take the dog to work.
Breeds with very short coats and little or no undercoat or body fat, such as Greyhounds, are vulnerable to the cold. Dogs with a low cold tolerance need to live inside in cool climates and should have a jacket or sweater for chilly walks.
Dogs with thick, double coats are more vulnerable to overheating. So are breeds with short noses, like Bulldogs or Pugs, since they can't pant as well to cool themselves off. If you want a heat-sensitive breed, the dog will need to stay indoors with you on warm or humid days, and you'll need to be extra cautious about exercising your dog in the heat.
Some breeds are independent and aloof, even if they've been raised by the same person since puppyhood; others bond closely to one person and are indifferent to everyone else; and some shower the whole family with affection. Breed isn't the only factor that goes into affection levels; dogs who were raised inside a home with people around feel more comfortable with humans and bond more easily.
Being gentle with children, sturdy enough to handle the heavy-handed pets and hugs they can dish out, and having a blasé attitude toward running, screaming children are all traits that make a kid-friendly dog. You may be surprised by who's on that list: Fierce-looking Boxers are considered good with children, as are American Staffordshire Terriers (aka pit bulls). Small, delicate, and potentially snappy dogs such as Chihuahuas aren't so family-friendly.
**All dogs are individuals. Our ratings are generalizations, and they're not a guarantee of how any breed or individual dog will behave. Dogs from any breed can be good with children based on their past experiences, training on how to get along with kids, and personality. No matter what the breed or breed type, all dogs have strong jaws, sharp pointy teeth, and may bite in stressful circumstances. Young children and dogs of any breed should always be supervised by an adult and never left alone together, period.
Friendliness toward dogs and friendliness toward humans are two completely different things. Some dogs may attack or try to dominate other dogs even if they're love-bugs with people; others would rather play than fight; and some will turn tail and run. Breed isn't the only factor; dogs who lived with their littermates and mother until at least 6 to 8 weeks of age, and who spent lots of time playing with other dogs during puppyhood, are more likely to have good canine social skills.
Stranger-friendly dogs will greet guests with a wagging tail and a nuzzle; others are shy, indifferent, or even aggressive. However, no matter what the breed, a dog who was exposed to lots of different types, ages, sizes, and shapes of people as a puppy will respond better to strangers as an adult.
If you're going to share your home with a dog, you'll need to deal with some level of dog hair on your clothes and in your house. However, shedding does vary greatly among the breeds: Some dogs shed year-round, some "blow" seasonally -- produce a snowstorm of loose hair -- some do both, and some shed hardly at all. If you're a neatnik you'll need to either pick a low-shedding breed, or relax your standards.
Drool-prone dogs may drape ropes of slobber on your arm and leave big, wet spots on your clothes when they come over to say hello. If you've got a laid-back attitude toward slobber, fine; but if you're a neatnik, you may want to choose a dog who rates low in the drool department.
Some breeds are brush-and-go dogs; others require regular bathing, clipping, and other grooming just to stay clean and healthy. Consider whether you have the time and patience for a dog that needs a lot of grooming, or the money to pay someone else to do it.
Due to poor breeding practices, some breeds are prone to certain genetic health problems, such as hip dysplasia. This doesn't mean that every dog of that breed will develop those diseases; it just means that they're at an increased risk. If you're buying a puppy, it's a good idea to find out which genetic illnesses are common to the breed you're interested in, so you can ask the breeder about the physical health of your potential pup's parents and other relatives.
Some breeds have hearty appetites and tend to put on weight easily. As in humans, being overweight can cause health problems in dogs. If you pick a breed that's prone to packing on pounds, you'll need to limit treats, make sure he gets enough exercise, and measure out his daily kibble in regular meals rather than leaving food out all the time.
Dogs come in all sizes, from the world's smallest pooch, the Chihuahua, to the towering Great Dane, how much space a dog takes up is a key factor in deciding if he is compatible with you and your living space. Large dog breeds might seem overpowering and intimidating but some of them are incredibly sweet! Take a look and find the right large dog for you!
Easy to train dogs are more adept at forming an association between a prompt (such as the word "sit"), an action (sitting), and a consequence (getting a treat) very quickly. Other dogs need more time, patience, and repetition during training. Many breeds are intelligent but approach training with a "What's in it for me?" attitude, in which case you'll need to use rewards and games to teach them to want to comply with your requests.
Dogs who were bred for jobs that require decision making, intelligence, and concentration, such as herding livestock, need to exercise their brains, just as dogs who were bred to run all day need to exercise their bodies. If they don't get the mental stimulation they need, they'll make their own work -- usually with projects you won't like, such as digging and chewing. Obedience training and interactive dog toys are good ways to give a dog a brain workout, as are dog sports and careers, such as agility and search and rescue.
Common in most breeds during puppyhood and in retriever breeds at all ages, mouthiness means a tendency to nip, chew, and play-bite (a soft, fairly painless bite that doesn't puncture the skin). Mouthy dogs are more likely to use their mouths to hold or "herd" their human family members, and they need training to learn that it's fine to gnaw on chew toys, but not on people. Mouthy breeds tend to really enjoy a game of fetch, as well as a good chew on a chew toy that's been stuffed with kibble and treats.
Dogs that were bred to hunt, such as terriers, have an inborn desire to chase and sometimes kill other animals. Anything whizzing by — cats, squirrels, perhaps even cars — can trigger that instinct. Dogs that like to chase need to be leashed or kept in a fenced area when outdoors, and you'll need a high, secure fence in your yard. These breeds generally aren't a good fit for homes with smaller pets that can look like prey, such as cats, hamsters, or small dogs. Breeds that were originally used for bird hunting, on the other hand, generally won't chase, but you'll probably have a hard time getting their attention when there are birds flying by.
Some breeds sound off more often than others. When choosing a breed, think about how the dog vocalizes — with barks or howls — and how often. If you're considering a hound, would you find their trademark howls musical or maddening? If you're considering a watchdog, will a city full of suspicious "strangers" put him on permanent alert? Will the local wildlife literally drive your dog wild? Do you live in housing with noise restrictions? Do you have neighbors nearby?
Some breeds are more free-spirited than others. Nordic dogs such as Siberian Huskies were bred to range long distances, and given the chance, they'll take off after anything that catches their interest. And many hounds simply must follow their noses, or that bunny that just ran across the path, even if it means leaving you behind.
High-energy dogs are always ready and waiting for action. Originally bred to perform a canine job of some sort, such as retrieving game for hunters or herding livestock, they have the stamina to put in a full workday. They need a significant amount of exercise and mental stimulation, and they're more likely to spend time jumping, playing, and investigating any new sights and smells. Low-energy dogs are the canine equivalent of a couch potato, content to doze the day away. When picking a breed, consider your own activity level and lifestyle, and think about whether you'll find a frisky, energetic dog invigorating or annoying.
A vigorous dog may or may not be high-energy, but everything he does, he does with vigor: he strains on the leash (until you train him not to), tries to plow through obstacles, and even eats and drinks with great big gulps. These dynamos need lots of training to learn good manners, and may not be the best fit for a home with young kids or someone who's elderly or frail. A low-vigor dog, on the other hand, has a more subdued approach to life.
Some breeds do fine with a slow evening stroll around the block. Others need daily, vigorous exercise -- especially those that were originally bred for physically demanding jobs, such as herding or hunting. Without enough exercise, these breeds may put on weight and vent their pent-up energy in ways you don't like, such as barking, chewing, and digging. Breeds that need a lot of exercise are good for outdoorsy, active people, or those interested in training their dog to compete in a high-energy dog sport, such as agility.
Some dogs are perpetual puppies -- always begging for a game -- while others are more serious and sedate. Although a playful pup sounds endearing, consider how many games of fetch or tag you want to play each day, and whether you have kids or other dogs who can stand in as playmates for the dog.
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Dog Breed Group: Hound DogsHeight: 2 feet, 1 inch to 2 feet, 3 inches tall at the shoulder
Weight: 55 to 75 pounds
Life Span: 10 to 13 years
Although most of us have never seen one in person, movies, books, and cartoons have familiarized us with the image of a pack of English Foxhounds in hot pursuit of a red fox.
Wearing the familiar tricolor coat of black, white and tan, they have hanging ears that lie close to their cheeks, and a long tail — known as the stern and carried up — that tapers to a point. A description of Belvoir Gambler, recognized as the greatest English Foxhound ever bred, says, "Next to an old Greek statue, there are few such combinations of grace and strength as a fine Foxhound."
This rare breed has never made the leap to popular companion dog, but he is certainly a dog to consider if you're a jogger or runner or would like a canine friend to accompany you on horseback rides. This intelligent, courageous hound can cover long distances without a break. Foxhunters prize him for his stamina, good nose, and determination.
Those characteristics have pros and cons for people who are interested in him as a companion. For example, his stamina and determination make him a good pal for marathon runners, but his powerful scenting ability can make him desirous of following an interesting trail rather than going where you want.
He needs daily exercise, so he's not a good choice for the weekend warrior. And being a hound, whose job it is to go after prey, he must be kept on leash in areas where he could run in front of a car. On the up side, he's gentle, social, and tolerant, making him a good family dog for people with an active lifestyle who have plenty of time to devote to keeping him busy.
Because of his high energy level, he's not really suited to apartment life. He needs a daily exercise partner and a large fenced yard or, better yet, an acreage where he can run.
English Foxhounds are working dogs. If you are looking for an English Foxhound as simply a companion, seek out one that has been bred for the show ring rather than for hunting. He'll have a little less energy and drive than a field dog.
- English Foxhounds need a large fenced yard and daily exercise of 30 to 60 minutes per day.
- English Foxhounds are not recommended for apartment living. They are an active breed indoors, which makes them unsuitable for small dwellings.
- Before you purchase your English Foxhound, research the breed and to talk to breeders. The English Foxhound is not the breed for everyone, and because the information about him is limited it is easy to purchase this breed while failing to properly understand its limitations and idiosyncrasies.
- English Foxhounds need a strong owner who is fair and consistent. Obedience training is a must and should begin at an early age.
- This breed does well with children, but English Foxhounds are quite active and bouncy when they are young. For that reason, they are not recommended for homes with small children.
- Being pack dogs, English Foxhounds do well with other dogs and actually do better in homes where there are other dogs. They can become bored and destructive when they are the only dog in the home.
- English Foxhounds are a rare breed and it may be difficult to find a responsible breeder. Breeders with puppies available may have a long waiting list.
- Bred to pursue prey, the English Foxhound still possesses this drive. For this reason, they should have a fenced yard and should be walked on leash as they may not come back if they are in pursuit of something interesting.
- The English Foxhound generally does well with other animals in the home, but it is important to understand that they are prey driven and may chase smaller animals.
- English Foxhounds have a loud bark. This makes them wonderful watchdogs, but it may also make them unliked by neighbors.
- To get a healthy dog, never buy a puppy from an irresponsible breeder, puppy mill, or pet store. Look for a reputable breeder who tests her breeding dogs to make sure they're free of genetic diseases that they might pass onto the puppies, and that they have sound temperaments.
The English Foxhound was developed in England to pursue the red fox. He has been listed in studbooks published by the British Masters of Foxhounds Association since the 18th century. During their history, there have been more than 250 packs of English Foxhounds in Great Britain.
The breed has been in America for at least as long as it has existed. Lord Fairfax brought the first pack to this country in 1738, and those dogs contributed to the development of the American Foxhound. The two breeds differ in that the English Foxhounds tends to be stouter than his sleek American cousin. Today, the English Foxhound is the least common dog registered by the American Kennel Club.
The English Foxhound generally stands 23 to 27 inches tall at the shoulder and weighs 55 to 75 pounds. Males are larger than females.
English Foxhounds have the typical independent — some might say stubborn — hound personality. They do best with people who provide firm and consistent training. Training should begin at a young age and should continue through all levels of puppy development. Puppy socialization classes are very good for all breeds, and the English Foxhound is no exception.
Obedience training may take some time and patience, but in the end you are left with an excellent companion dog, except in the case of the come command. English Foxhounds should be leash trained and should be kept on lead whenever they are out of a securely fenced area. They will pursue "prey" heedless of any commands their owners give.
English Foxhounds have a baying bark that they are happy to demonstrate for everyone, including strangers they see approaching their home. In that sense they make good watchdogs, but despite a natural distrust of strangers, they are easygoing hounds and don't really have the protective nature of a guard dog.
Temperament is affected by a number of factors, including heredity, training, and socialization. Puppies with nice temperaments are curious and playful, willing to approach people and be held by them. Choose the middle-of-the-road puppy, not the one who's beating up his littermates or the one who's hiding in the corner.
Always meet at least one of the parents — usually the mother is the one who's available — to ensure that they have nice temperaments that you're comfortable with. Meeting siblings or other relatives of the parents is also helpful for evaluating what a puppy will be like when he grows up.
Like every dog, the English Foxhound needs early socialization — exposure to many different people, sights, sounds, and experiences — when they're young. Socialization helps ensure that your English Foxhounds puppy grows up to be a well-rounded dog.
Enrolling him in a puppy kindergarten class is a great start. Inviting visitors over regularly, and taking him to busy parks, stores that allow dogs, and on leisurely strolls to meet neighbors will also help him polish his social skills.
English Foxhounds are generally healthy, but like all breeds, they're prone to certain health conditions. Not all Foxhounds will get any or all of these diseases, but it's important to be aware of them if you're considering this breed.
If you're buying a puppy, find a good breeder who will show you health clearances for both your puppy's parents. Health clearances prove that a dog has been tested for and cleared of a particular condition. In Foxhounds, you should expect to see health clearances from the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) for hip dysplasia (with a score of fair or better), elbow dysplasia, hypothyroidism, and von Willebrand's disease; from Auburn University for thrombopathia; and from the Canine Eye Registry Foundation (CERF) certifying that eyes are normal. You can confirm health clearances by checking the OFA web site (offa.org).
- Hip Dysplasia: a degenerative disease in which the hip joint is weakened due to abnormal growth and development. This disease is found in many breeds of dogs. Although it is a genetic disease that breeders screen for, it can occur in a puppy with parents free of the disease. When that happens, it is usually linked to environmental conditions such as poor nutrition or putting on too much weight at an early age.
- Renal Disease: Also known as kidney disease, it occurs when the kidneys are unable to clear the blood of certain toxins such as creatinine and urea.
- Epilepsy: The English Foxhound can suffer from epilepsy, a disorder that causes seizures in the dog. Epilepsy can be treated with medications, but it cannot be cured. A dog can live a full and healthy life with the proper management of this hereditary disorder.
Bred to be a fast hunter with a great deal of stamina, the English Foxhound requires a substantial amount of exercise. If he can't hunt in a field as he was bred to do, take him on daily runs or provide other exercise that will help him burn off his natural energy.
He's used to kennel life and can live outdoors if accompanied by another social dog and provided with appropriate shelter. If he's an only dog, however, he should live indoors with his human pack so he won't get lonely.
It is important to crate train your English Foxhound puppy. Puppies explore, get into things they shouldn't, and chew things that can harm them. It can be expensive both in fixing or replacing destroyed items as well as the vet bills that could arise. Crate training ensures not only the safety of your puppy but also of your belongings.
Recommended daily amount: 2.5 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
NOTE: How much your adult dog eats depends on his size, age, build, metabolism, and activity level. Dogs are individuals, just like people, and they don't all need the same amount of food. It almost goes without saying that a highly active dog will need more than a couch potato dog. The quality of dog food you buy also makes a difference — the better the dog food, the further it will go toward nourishing your dog and the less of it you'll need to shake into your dog's bowl.
For more on feeding your Foxhound, see our guidelines for buying the right food, feeding your puppy, and feeding your adult dog.
Coat Color And Grooming
English Foxhounds have a shiny, short, dense coat with a hard texture. They usually come in a tricolor pattern of black, white, and tan, but they can also be white with hare (more tan than black and white, giving the look of a hare), badger (a mixture of white, gray, brown, and black hairs), tan, or yellow.
A weekly brushing with a rough cloth or hound mitt removes loose hair. Like all dogs, English Foxhounds shed, but regular brushing will keep hairfall to a minimum. Check his ears, eyes, mouth, and skin for any sores or infections while you are grooming.
Regular brushing should keep your English Foxhound clean. There's no need to bathe him unless he's dirty or smelly. Use a high-quality dog shampoo to avoid drying out the skin and coat. Wipe the outer ear canal with a cotton swab or ball, but don't insert anything into the ear canal.
Start grooming your English Foxhound puppy when he's young so he'll become accustomed to having you touch and examine him. By making grooming an enjoyable experience for him, you'll also make him more willing to accept veterinary exams and other handling by people. Think of grooming not simply as maintenance but as a wonderful bonding experience between the two of you.
Brush your English Foxhound's teeth at least two or three times a week to remove tartar buildup and the bacteria that lurk inside it. Daily brushing is even better if you want to prevent gum disease and bad breath.
Keep nails short so they don't splinter. If you are uncomfortable trimming your English Foxhound's nails, take him to a groomer or have it done at your veterinary clinic.
Children And Other Pets
The English Foxhound is great with older children who are a match for his energetic and bouncy nature. He's not recommended for homes with small children simply because they're too easily knocked over by the swishing tail or enthusiastic antics of a rambunctious dog. Kind as they are, English Foxhounds, like all breeds, should never be left unsupervised with young children.
Being pack dogs, they love the company of other dogs, especially other English Foxhounds, and they're quite comfortable around horses. They generally do well with other animals, but with their strong prey drive, they may chase smaller pets. Supervise interactions with cats, smaller dogs, or other animals until you're sure everyone gets along.
Rescue Groups
English Foxhounds are often purchased without any clear understanding of what goes into owning one. There are many Foxhounds in need of adoption and or fostering. There are a number of rescues that we have not listed. If you don't see a rescue listed for your area, contact the national breed club or a local breed club and they can point you toward a Foxhound rescue.


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Title: | Letters from sister Marie and Caroline Huth to [Ferdinand] Louis [Huth]. |
Description: | Letter from sister Marie to [Ferdinand] Louis [Huth] letting him know how pleased they are to get his letters and wish that he could be there. She also mentions that Germany is trying to unite Protestant and Catholic churches. Signed Marie on December 9, 1845. Also, Letter from Caroline Huth to [Ferdinand] Louis [Huth] asking him about his home and whether he has received the household linens and garden seeds. She also asks him to send potato sprouts. Signed Caroline Huth on March 6, [1845?] in Neufreystaedt. [page 8] [Text in German.] |
City: | Neufreystaedt |
Country: | Grand Duchy of Baden |
Date: | 1845-12-09, [1846?]-03-06 |
Creator: | [Huth], Marie; Huth, Caroline |
Source: | Huth (Ferdinand Louis) Papers |
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Sauternes is different from other sweet wines for two reasons. First of all, Sauternes has a unique interplay of soil, topography and microclimate which promotes the regular growth of Botrytis cinerea perhaps more than anywhere else. Second, the vineyards are harvested in several "waves" in order to pick only the most botrytised grapes each time.
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A lovely, creamy, tropical style, with mango, papaya and guava notes lending a caressing feel, while singed almond and warm piecrust accents blossom through the lush finish. Just when you think that's all there is, toasted coconut, fig, orange blossom and persimmon details kick in, lending length and dimension. The finish is ridiculously long. Best from 2020 through 2060.
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The 2011 d'Yquem seems to be a close cousin of the 2001 and possibly the 1988. Light gold in color, restrained but pure and noble, it offers an intense bouquet of honeysuckle, caramelized apricot and white peach with a subtle hint of toasty oak. It builds slowly but beautifully to a full-bodied wine with a long finish. This vintage is about restraint and perfect balance despite the 144 grams of residual sugar. Some vintages are more exuberant or flamboyant, but 2011 is racy and compelling. Of course, these wines can be drunk young, but expect the 2011 to age for 50-75+ years in a good cellar.
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Barrel sample. Rich, with intense flavors of botrytis, lemon and Seville orange peel. This wine has both freshness and sweetness, with a light touch.
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Our bodies are home to an enormous ecosystem containing 100 trillion bacteria, a number which is 10 times greater than our own human cells. While these bacteria perform essential functions for our health and physiology, they are a dynamic community that can respond to biological and environmental pressures. These pressures include an individual's genetic background, nutritional status, infection or repeated antibiotic use. Over time, and in certain contexts, these factors contribute to alterations in the composition, location and/or function of the microbiota. These changes may inhibit the growth and maintenance of normally healthy probiotic bacteria species making the intestine permissive for the growth and expansion of opportunistic bacteria. These shifts in "good" and "bad" bacteria have been associated with the onset and progression of both intestinal and systemic diseases. Due to the inherent plasticity of the microbiota, the manipulation of its communities is an area of research with the potential for significant therapeutic applications, however it remains largely unexplored.The over-arching theme of my research laboratory is to understand the complex relationship between our immune system and the microbiota in different disease and nutritional states. To accomplish these goals we approach basic science questions by pairing standard metagenomic analysis with functional assays designed by our laboratory that examine the immunological status of the tissues and the microbiota. Understanding how the microbiota is altered and how our immune system responds to these changes will allow us to identify and develop novel bio-therapeutics using the microbiota or its associated factors.
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*Translational genetic studies and development of assays to assess the immunological signature of the microbiota in patients with inflammatory bowel disease. Our lab is currently working with the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Chicago, Children's Hospital LA, Keck Hospital and LA County Hospital on a number of studies. We have two ongoing translational genetic studies one examining the immunopathophysiology of IBD in underserved minority populations and the second to evaluate the genetics of specific innate immune receptors in pediatric IBD patients. We also have currently undertaken a project to develop different assays to measure the immune-stimulatory nature of human stool in an effort to identify immunological signatures that can be associated with different clinical parameters of disease or responsiveness to therapies.
*Microbiota-associated immunotherapy. Using models of colorectal cancer and gastrointestinal infection caused by a food and water-borne pathogens, we have identified two different strategies to manipulate the microbiota. These studies are a perfect example of the multidisciplinary approach our lab uses in order to address important scientific questions. Specifically, these projects combine animal models, bacterial genetics, bacterial metabolism, metagenomics, bioinformatics and immune tolerance. Importantly, these studies have laid the groundwork for new areas of research using the microbiota in systemic diseases such as leukemia and lymphoma.
*Basic immunological studies in the regulation of intestinal homeostasis by the innate immune system. Our lab is also interested in how the immune system regulates the day-to-day function of intestinal responses. Currently, we have projects that examine the regulation of intestinal innate lymphoid cells, intestinal stem cells, and diet/metabolism. These projects are using models of intestinal injury and repair, attaching/effacing bacterial infections and nutritional status (diet and diabetes models).


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DAVENPORT, Iowa (AP) — A Davenport man has been arrested and charged with drug and manslaughter counts, accused of selling heroin to another man who died from an overdose.
The Quad-City Times reports (http://bit.ly/1aCew5A) that police arrested 50-year-old Cornel Miller on Thursday. He's charged with delivery of a controlled substance and involuntary manslaughter.
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Considered the most popular ball game in the world, soccer has developed in Georgia primarily as a suburban sport with vast numbers of children taking part. Soccer in the state spread mainly from the Atlanta area, which since the 1960s has been home to more than a dozen professional men's and women's teams.
It is unclear when organized soccer first came to Georgia. Amateur players played in Atlanta's Piedmont Park as early as 1912, and an amateur league played there in the 1920s and 1930s, consisting in part of employees from the John H. Harland Company. Harland had played soccer in Northern Ireland before immigrating to Atlanta in 1906.
The international influence has continued to prove vital to the sport's development. When Emory University started the state's first collegiate program in 1958, few of its physical education instructors knew how to play, and games had to be scheduled in North Carolina because there weren't enough opponents in Georgia.
Atlanta Chiefs
The 1966 World Cup in England, however, spurred interest in the sport nationwide. The Atlanta Braves, shortly after their arrival from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in the same year, purchased a team in a newly launched professional soccer league. The Atlanta Chiefs played their first season in 1967 with a coach, Phil Woosnam, from Wales and with the core of the roster from overseas.
The Chiefs won Atlanta's first professional sports championship in 1968 by claiming the North American Soccer League (NASL) title. At the same time, the team's players and administrators helped galvanize interest in soccer by staging clinics, organizing youth teams, and inviting well-known international clubs to play at Atlanta Stadium (later Atlanta–Fulton County Stadium). On August 28, 1968, the Brazilian club Santos, featuring the world-famous player Pelé, played the Chiefs in Atlanta before 26,713 spectators, the largest crowd at that early point in the NASL's history. Santos won the game, six to two. The Chiefs team folded in 1972. A second Atlanta Chiefs franchise competed in the NASL from 1979 to 1981, under Ted Turner's ownership. Both incarnations of the team played at Atlanta Stadium.
Amateur Teams
An organizing entity for amateur soccer, the Georgia State Soccer Association (GSSA), formed in 1967. The impetus again came partly from international sources. Before the GSSA's founding, amateur teams consisting of Scottish and South American migrants had competed informally with teams from Lockheed-Georgia (later Lockheed Martin). Lockheed, which opened its Marietta plant in 1951, had its own league. The 360 players registered in the GSSA's first season represented thirty-five countries. Separate soccer programs for women and girls took hold in the 1970s through a recreational league at the Decatur-DeKalb YMCA.
Youth soccer sustained its development over the years despite fickle attitudes toward the professional game. The indoor soccer variant with which the Chiefs and other teams experimented also failed to thrive. Yet youth soccer participation increased steadily, from 200 statewide registrants in the Georgia Youth Soccer Association's first year (1974-75) to a peak of more than 80,000 in 2001.
The game's popularity resulted in the development of multifield soccer facilities in Athens, Columbus, Macon, and Rome. More than 100 youth teams compete in an annual spring tournament in Augusta. Immigration to Atlanta and other Georgia cities has also generated scores of Hispanic leagues and competitions among other ethnic groups. In 1989 Soccer in the Streets, a nonprofit organization, began in Atlanta to bring soccer and other activities for disadvantaged youth to urban areas. The program has expanded and is nationwide.
Olympics and Women
The large interest in soccer was sustained in part through the 1994 World Cup finals, held in the United States, and the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta. More than 1.8 million people attended the men's and women's soccer events at the 1996 Games. Preliminary matches took place throughout the Southeast, with the medal rounds decided in Sanford Stadium at the University of Georgia. Nigeria won the men's gold medal, and the U.S. women's team garnered attention for its two-to-one victory in the final against China. In what was the first year of women's soccer as an Olympic medal sport, 76,481 spectators attended the gold medal match on August 1, a record crowd at that time for a women-only sports event in the United States.
Enthusiasm for women's soccer generated by the 1996 Olympics and the 1999 Women's World Cup, also held in the United States, led to the formation in 2001 of the Women's United Soccer Association. Georgia was represented by the Atlanta Beat, which twice lost the league championship game. Atlanta served as league headquarters after a financial restructuring, which could not prevent the league's collapse after the 2003 season.
In 2009 the Atlanta Beat returned as a franchise of the newly formed Women's Professional Soccer (WPS) league. The Beat's inaugural WPS game took place in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on April 11, 2010, and the team played its first home game at the Kennesaw State University Soccer Stadium the following month.


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front page again O_o;
you guys spoil me to much ^^;
And yeah, I know it's late for halloween, but I could hardly postphone the second part for a year on a cliffhanger, now can I?
Thanks to all the regular IMP voice actors and special guests Euan Marnic and Jo!
Pointless trivia!
The music played during the chicken battle and the chicken salute are rearrangements of the same song I used during the chicken invasion in that Zelda movies. Guess it's my official Chicken theme now.
The exploding house at the end was of course a nod to my old Villain movie:
http://rogerregorroger.de viantart.com/art/I-ve-alw ays-wondered-18781791
Ugh.. Just realised that this is the very first time ever Mayleen has some time with her daughter. And the bench scene is the only whole family moment since Brany's birth in IMP 21.. Gee, really gotta do more with mayleen.
And like part 1, a few obscure IMP characters have a short cameo, spot around to see
Cerrig the ex- Lsu member (other LSU's Cazin and Romzy also popping up for a split second)
Kaze as a puppet.
The stupid Narrator.
A SPUD smurf protection member among the street vendors.
And Rez who's owned by WarriorOpain
IMP on and on and on ...
once again, a humorous well done flash.
I don't know hw else to say it, so this is just ...
Heh, okay, thanks.
Nice job
Overall fantastic job. I really liked the animation and your personal style, got me laughing quite a bit =P
Some of it didn't make sense, but it didn't matter to me. Keep up the great work, you've got talent!
Yeah, maybe I should have the explanation of my leaps of logic in it huh.
ah well.
glad you liked it anyway.
The boobs they're back!! i thought they would never return!!
anyway it was great and pretty funny only two problems, the dragon kinda changed colors and design and the flash was a little short... though i understand with the Evil Doc you've been working on but still... also some of it didn't really make sense, like the bird saluting and the house exploding/sinking into the ground
overall it still made me laugh!!!
p.s. still... THE BOOBS!!!!
Yeah, the dragon completely changed design in part 2.. that's why i should never do any work between one movie O_o;
Well the house sinking in the floor is what I call the "death villains exploding house" policy.
You know when a hero kills the villain, the villains dark castle or whatever immediatly starts cllapsing?
Well same here, except Djosh dind't have a dark castle but a normal suburbs house.
This was really good. I liked the graphics, animation, but most of all the voices. This was also very funny too. Keep up the awsomeness work, and keep on making these flashes.
Sure thing, and thanks for the review
Ah, Nice conclusion
Your work never seems to get old. I guess it was short but then again, it is really the other half of a single episode.
Jup. And the reason I had to put it in 2 is that the other half got to it's time limit, so I had little choice in where the cliffhanger would be ^^;


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Ministry cookout Saturday TROY – Keys to the Kingdom Outreach Ministries will host a cook out from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the corner of Indiana 66 and Indiana 545 at the stoplight in Troy. Everyone is invited for free hot dogs and drinks. Free items including clothes, kitchen items and furniture for local families in need will be available. Ring to speak at Central Baptist Sunday
Open Bible study starts Tuesday CANNELTON – First Baptist Church of Cannelton will host non-denominational Bible study in three locations throughout Cannelton during the month of August. All meetings start at 6:30 p.m. The first meeting will be Aug. 6 in the Cotton Mill Community Room, which can be accessed through the Adams Street entrance. The meeting Aug. 20 will be at the Cando Apartments Community Room and a meeting Aug. 27 will be in the kitchen at the Golden Years Apartments.
FULDA – St. Boniface Catholic Church will host its annual picnic Aug. 4 on the church grounds. Chicken and beef dinners will be available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the air-conditioned dinning hall. Sandwiches, bingo, family games, ice cream and quilts will be available during the day. A country kitchen and grand raffle will also be set up. Everyone is invited to attend.
Lilly Dale to host revival starts Sunday GATCHEL – Lilly Dale Church of Christ in Gatchel will hold its annual revival Aug. 4 through Aug. 7. Nick Marsh from Cherry Street Church of Christ in New Albany will be the guest speaker. Marsh will bring the message Sunday at 10 a.m. with a pitch in homecoming dinner following the service. He will also bring the message each day at 7 p.m. during the revival. There will be special singing each evening.
FERDINAND – Six sisters of St. Benedict of Ferdinand will celebrate the 50th anniversary of their profession of monastic vows Aug. 24, at Monastery Immaculate Conception in Ferdinand.
The jubilee Mass will be at 1 p.m. EDT in the monastery church. A reception for family and friends will follow in St. Gertrude Hall in the monastery. The jubilarians, Sisters Dorothy Graf, Mary Judith Fleig, Elnora Shidler, Mary Ann Verkamp, Anna Marie Brosmer and Mary Philip Berger, professed their monastic vows in 1963. They entered the Ferdinand monastery in 1961.
Vacation Bible school at EUCC TELL CITY – Evangelical United Church of Christ's vacation Bible school will continue today and tomorrow at the church. For more information, contact Mona Flamion at 547-302, Nancy Ress at 836-2020 or the church at 547-7059.
Back-to-school bash at Tell City Church of Christ
FULDA – St. Boniface Catholic Church in Fulda, a member of the National Registry of Historical Churches, is hosting its annual summer picnic Aug. 4. Festivities begin at 10 a.m. with fried chicken and roast-beef dinners with all the trimmings and dessert served in the air-conditioned dining rooms until 2 p.m. Carry-outs will also be available. Fulda's "famous" soup will be sold by the bowl or bulk, as well as hamburgers, cheeseburgers, fried-chicken and tenderloin sandwiches, ice cream and drinks.
Guest speaker at Freewill Baptist CANNELTON – Brother Samuel Epley, pastor of Fellowship Baptist Church in Bedford, Ky., will be guest speaker at Cannelton Free-will Baptist Church Sunday during morning and evening worship services. Pastor Lewis Garrett and congregation welcome everyone to attend.
Annual summer picnic at St. John's UCC LAMAR – St. John's United Church of Christ will hold its annual summer picnic at 4:30 p.m. Saturday at the church.
ST. MEINRAD – First Baptist Church of St. Meinrad, 12913 E. Main St., will begin its summer vacation Bible school Tuesday and end Friday. Each day's activities will be from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. A celebration will be at 6 p.m. Sunday. Children will be encouraged to seek the king of kings and his righteousness, organizers said.
TELL CITY – Tell City First Church of the Nazarene will host a weekend vacation Bible school, "Hay Day—Growing in Friendship with Jesus," from July 19 through July 21 at the church. This VBS is filled with incredible Bible-learning experiences where kids will see, hear and touch. Team-building games, Bible songs and multi-sensory Bible adventures are just a few of the activities that participating kids will enjoy, organizers said.


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I Had a suit made for me at EA and I'm going for my first fitting in two weeks. I was unaware the default shoulders were so boxy and the quarters so closed. What should I do? I have a feeling the suit might come out as hercules'. I doubt you can change the shoulder now and have the quarters cut open at this stage? To all you guys with experience at EA please advise.
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What looks to be like the most legitimate piece of iPhone 5 info we have yet seen, this video of a black unibody iPhone 5 from ETradeSupply is quite convincing. The back plate no longer has a back glass, in fact, there is no back plate at all. The entire phone is encased in a black aluminum shell, similar to the unibody MacBooks. Also, there is that new dock connector that we saw earlier which could be a new magsafe, the headphone jack has been moved to the bottom also, similar to the iPod line, and new speaker vents.
Up next to the iPhone 4, this model does look as though it is a bit longer, thus giving more weight to the 4-inch screen rumor. They believe the SIM card holder is slightly smaller, this could mean a MicroSIM only slot, or something new all together. The video doesn't show much more than the photos do, but it sure is nice to see it in someone's hands. Stay tuned next week where we may see this unveiled at WWDC.


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The Society for Male Reproduction and Urology is pleased to announce the 18th Annual SMRU Traveling Scholars Award Program. The objective of this award is to provide an opportunity for trainees to learn more about the field of male infertility by attending educational activities at the annual meeting of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM). Awardees will receive reimbursement of up to $2,350 in travel expenses to attend the meeting which will be held in Salt Lake City, Utah from October 15-19, 2016.
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Apr 25, 2007, 01:00 ET from IAC Advertising Solutions
OAKLAND, Calif., April 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- IAC Advertising Solutions (IACAS), a wholly-owned business of IAC (Nasdaq; IACI), today announced a contextual advertising product that enables publishers to generate revenue via contextually-relevant ad units on their content pages. The contextual product is integrated into the Ask Sponsored Listings (ASL) platform and allows ASL advertisers to seamlessly extend their pay per click advertising campaigns to content pages. Reaching over 34 million unique users each month, the ASL content advertising network will launch with sites from IAC's portfolio of brands including Match.com, Ticketmaster, Evite and Citysearch. "IAC Advertising Solutions already operates the 3rd largest search advertising network(1). We've achieved this scale by providing innovative and flexible monetization solutions to more than 90 publishers. We are excited about this new offering and the expanded set of publishers that we'll be able to serve through a content advertising network," said James Speer, GM Search Marketing at IAC Advertising Solutions. IACAS continues to make significant investments in people and technology to better support a growing network of publishers. "We have consistently heard that publishers want more diversity in their revenue streams and transparency into the true value of their inventory. We fully expect that our new contextual product will satisfy the needs of these content owners," said Speer. The value of contextual lies in its ability to deliver relevant high yield advertisements deep within the content channels of web properties. As a result, publishers are free to focus resources on other revenue streams including integrated brand sponsorships. The ASL contextual product provides superior sell through today for publishers of technology, telecommunications, travel, automotive, real estate and finance content. Contextual Advertising Features and Benefits Increased Page Yield * Higher revenues due to an established and growing advertiser base * Improved relevance and higher yields than ROS/RON CPM ads * Customizable yield thresholds to support page yield management * Self-serve revenue reporting portal * Revenue reporting across multiple channels and products Enhanced Editorial Control * Customization of ad look and feel (background color, font, layout, graphics) * Customizable relevancy settings to meet user experience goals * Editorial control of advertisers (competitive advertiser blocking) * Editorial categorization of site pages is supported Improved Integration Capabilities * Contextual ad tags can be served via existing publisher ad servers (i.e. DFP, AdManager) * Standardized ad tags promote quick and easy implementations with little or no maintenance The Ask Sponsored Listings contextual product will be available during the week of May 21st. For more information publishers can send email to firstname.lastname@example.com (1) Source: comScore and internal data, January 2007 About Ask Sponsored Listings Ask Sponsored Listings, introduced in the Fall of 2005, is an automated open-auction system allowing marketers to purchase, manage and optimize campaigns on Ask.com and its publisher network. The ASL search advertising network is now the 3rd largest reaching 61.4 million monthly unique users. More than 30,000 advertisers use the system to bid on more than 25 million keywords. Additional information about ASL is available at http://sponsoredlistings.ask.com IAC Advertising Solutions is also demonstrating its commitment to stemming click fraud as a member of the IAB Task Force on the issue. About IAC Advertising Solutions One the world's largest online advertising solutions and sales groups, IAC Advertising Solutions offers complete solutions for a variety of communication needs and a comprehensive range of advertising products, including search, media, and direct marketing. Search solutions include Ask Sponsored Listings, an automated open-auction system allowing marketers to purchase, manage and optimize campaigns on Ask.com and its advertising syndication network. Media solutions include online templated ad units and integrated sponsorships, as well as offline media capabilities on IAC's network of leading online brands, including Ticketmaster Citysearch, Evite, Match.com, iWon, Excite, and Expedia. Direct Marketing solutions include email, lead generation, co-registration, sweepstakes and promotions. IAC Advertising Solutions is a division of IAC Search & Media, a wholly-owned business of IAC (NASDAQ: IACI). IAC Advertising Solutions can be contacted at www.iacadvertising.com or 212-404-1000.
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On this date
A look at the memorable – and not-so-memorable – moments in Seahawks history that occurred on Dec. 29:
1984: Steve Largent catches six passes for 128 yards, including a 56-yard touchdown, and John Harris intercepts two passes but the Seahawks are eliminated from the playoffs in a 31-10 loss to the Dolphins at the Orange Bowl as Dan Marino throws three TD passes.
1994: Tom Flores is relieved of his duties as general manager and head coach five days after a season-ending 35-9 loss to the Browns in Cleveland. Flores leaves with a three-season coaching record of 16-32.
2002: Matt Hasselbeck passes for a franchise-record 449 yards and two touchdowns in leading a 31-28 overtime victory against the Chargers in San Diego. Hasselbeck's 1-yard TD run ties the score with 1 second left in regulation and Rian Lindell kicks a 24-yard field goal five minutes into OT to win it. Koren Robinson catches nine passes for 103 yards and Itula Mili seven for 119, and John Randle collects three sacks, as the Seahawks close the season with their third consecutive victory.


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Menopause |
Migraine Headaches And Menopause01/31/1999 |
Is there a relationship between migraine headaches and menopause?
Many women experience a worsening of migraine headaches as they approach menopause, especially those whose migraines are hormone sensitive. It is thought to be related to the fluctuating hormone levels during perimenopause. Attempting to stabilize hormone levels can help.
These women often feel much better after menopause when hormones have ceased to fluctuate. Those who choose to use hormones may want to consider a constant dose regimen to avoid the headaches that may result from a cyclic pattern of hormone use.
Margery Gass, MD Formely, Professor, Clinical Obstetrics & Gynecology College of Medicine University of Cincinnati |


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Above are the two arrays of nine Schuco panels on the roof. They are supported by a heavily-galvanised robust steel rail system and connected electrically in series so as to generate anything up to 600 volts DC on a good sunny day. The output power is connected to a massive box, the inverter (see below).
The inverter and its associated safety switches mounted on the board below it, is really the 'brains' of the system, transforming a variable DC input into AC at the voltage and frequency required to feed it into the National Grid or to power appliances in the house. The small white box on the upper right of the board below the inverter records exactly how many kilowatt-hours of power are generated. Our electricity supply company Ecotricity needs to know the total in order to pay us for the power we have generated. With the new feed-in tariffs, this amounts to 41.3 pence per kilowatt-hour. The power is pumped into the Grid via an armoured underground cable which connects to the meter box of Gwyndy, our holiday cottage, which will now be rendered carbon-negative and so can be truly claimed (as we do!) to be an eco-cottage.
Above is one of the simple but rather clever displays on the inverter which tells us how much power is being generated. You can move backwards from Today to Yesterday to the Week or Month and see all the aggregated totals. These include the amount of money generated - always good to know! - and the number of kilograms of CO2 saved by this particular solar powered installation; the feel-good factor.
Are we now carbon-neutral? I don't know but we've
- insulated everything we can in Gwyndy and Mur Crusto farmhouse
- have one economical car
- installed wood-burning stoves for both buildings with all wood sourced from the farm
- built a solar heat collecting conservatory
- installed an energy-saving air source heat pump
- installed the PV system I've described in this post
System details
- maximum power the system can generate under ideal conditions - 3.78kWpeak
- expected generation per year - 2900kW
- saving in CO2 over 1 year - 1.6 tonnes
- system is based on 18 Schuco MPE 215 PS 05 polycrystalline, photovoltaic panels
mounted on the south facing roof of the barn - the solar panels are covered by a 25 year manufacturer's performance guarantee
- total cost - 16,550 GB pounds
- return on invested capital - 8.7 percent in first year rising incrementally to 15 percent in 25 years. Unlike the stock market, this investment payback is guaranteed and in any case generates far more than money held in a bank savings account
- payback time about 10 years
- annual income from sale of power generated - about 1,500 GB pounds


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If you need per-page or partial page access restrictions, you are advised to install an appropriate content management package. MediaWiki was not written to provide per-page access restrictions, and almost all hacks or patches promising to add them will likely have flaws somewhere, which could lead to exposure of confidential data. We are not responsible for anything being leaked, leading to loss of funds or one's job. For further details, see Security issues with authorization extensions |
Lockdown Release status: stable |
Implementation | User rights | ||
Description | Implements per-namespace group permissions | ||
Author(s) | Daniel Kinzler (Duesentriebtalk) | ||
MediaWiki | 1.23+ | ||
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The Lockdown extension implements a way to restrict access to specific namespaces and special pages to a given set of user groups. This provides a more finely grained security model than the one provided by the default $wgGroupPermissions and $wgNamespaceProtection settings.
The following pages about the security model used by MediaWiki per default may be helpful to understand the instructions below:
- Download and place the file(s) in a directory called
in yourextensions/
folder. - Add the following code at the bottom of your LocalSettings.php:
require_once "$IP/extensions/Lockdown/Lockdown.php";
- Configure as required below calling the extension with
. - Done - Navigate to Special:Version on your wiki to verify that the extension is successfully installed.
To use Lockdown to prevent access to Special:Export and restrict editing of the project namespace to logged in users (registered users), you can then use the following:
$wgSpecialPageLockdown['Export'] = array('user');
$wgNamespacePermissionLockdown[NS_PROJECT]['edit'] = array('user');
See below for an explanation and more examples.
Note that the Lockdown extension can only be used to *restrict* access, not to *grant* it. If access is denied by some built-in setting of MediaWiki, it cannot be allowed using the Lockdown extension.
$wgSpecialPageLockdown allows you to specify for each special page which user groups have access to it. For example, to limit the use of Special:Export to logged in users, use this in LocalSettings.php:
$wgSpecialPageLockdown['Export'] = array('user');
Note that some special pages "natively" require a specific permission. For example, Special:Userrights, which can be used to assign user groups, requires the "userrights" permission (granted only to the "bureaucrat" group per default). This restriction can not be overridden using the Lockdown extension.
Some special page titles are not capitalized the way they appear on-wiki. For instance, Special:RecentChanges is Recentchanges internally, so to restrict it you need:
$wgSpecialPageLockdown['Recentchanges'] = array('user');
A full list of special page titles is available in the "MessagesEn.php" file ($specialPageAliases array)
Since r45703 $wgActionLockdown allows you to specify for each action which user groups have access to it. For example, to limit the use of the history page to logged in users, use this in LocalSettings.php:
$wgActionLockdown['history'] = array('user');
Note that some actions can not be locked down this way. In particular, it will not work for the ajax action.
$wgNamespacePermissionLockdown lets you restrict which user groups have which permissions on which namespace. For example, to grant only members of the sysop group write access to the project namespace, use this:
$wgNamespacePermissionLockdown[NS_PROJECT]['edit'] = array('sysop');
Wildcards for either the namespace or the permission (but not both at once) are supported. More specific definitions take precedence:
$wgNamespacePermissionLockdown[NS_PROJECT]['*'] = array('sysop');
$wgNamespacePermissionLockdown[NS_PROJECT]['read'] = array('*');
$wgNamespacePermissionLockdown['*']['move'] = array('autoconfirmed');
The first two lines restrict all permissions in the project namespace to members of the sysop group, but still allow reading to anyone. The third line limits page moves in all namespaces to members of the autoconfirmed group.
Note that this way, you cannot *grant* permissions that have not been allowed by the build-in $wgGroupPermissions setting. The following does *not* allow regular users to patrol edits in the main namespace:
$wgNamespacePermissionLockdown[NS_MAIN]['patrol'] = array('user');
Instead, you would have to grant this right in $wgGroupPermissions first, and then restrict it again using $wgNamespacePermissionLockdown:
$wgGroupPermissions['user']['patrol'] = true;
$wgNamespacePermissionLockdown['*']['patrol'] = array('sysop');
$wgNamespacePermissionLockdown[NS_MAIN]['patrol'] = array('user');
Note that when restricting read-access to a namespace, the restriction can easily be circumvented if the user has read access to any other namespace: by including a read-protected page as a template, it can be made visible. To avoid this, you would have to forbid the use of pages from that namespace as templates, by adding the namespace's ID to $wgNonincludableNamespaces (this feature was introduced in MediaWiki 1.10, revision 19934, and is also available as an extension for earlier versions):
$wgNamespacePermissionLockdown[NS_PROJECT]['read'] = array('user');
$wgNonincludableNamespaces[] = NS_PROJECT;
You can of course also use Lockdown with custom namespaces defined using $wgExtraNamespaces:
#define custom namespaces
$wgExtraNamespaces[100] = 'Private';
$wgExtraNamespaces[101] = 'Private_talk';
#restrict "read" permission to logged in users
$wgNamespacePermissionLockdown[100]['read'] = array('user');
$wgNamespacePermissionLockdown[101]['read'] = array('user');
#prevent inclusion of pages from that namespace
$wgNonincludableNamespaces[] = 100;
$wgNonincludableNamespaces[] = 101;
Note that custom namespaces should always be defined in pairs, the namespace proper (with an even id), and the associated talk namespace (with an odd id).
If you want to use constants to refer to your namespaces, you need to define them:
#define constants for your custom namespaces, for a more readable configuration
define('NS_PRIVATE', 100);
define('NS_PRIVATE_TALK', 101);
#define custom namespaces
$wgExtraNamespaces[NS_PRIVATE] = 'Private';
$wgExtraNamespaces[NS_PRIVATE_TALK] = 'Private_talk';
#restrict "read" permission to logged in users
$wgNamespacePermissionLockdown[NS_PRIVATE]['read'] = array('user');
$wgNamespacePermissionLockdown[NS_PRIVATE_TALK]['read'] = array('user');
#prevent inclusion of pages from that namespace
$wgNonincludableNamespaces[] = NS_PRIVATE;
$wgNonincludableNamespaces[] = NS_PRIVATE_TALK;
You could also use array_fill() to restrict multiple namespaces at once, e.g. if you wanted to restrict namespaces 0 to 2009 to editing by sysops only:
$wgNamespacePermissionLockdown = array_fill( 0, 2010, array( 'edit' => array( 'sysop' ) ) );
Managing groups[edit]
You can control which user belongs to which groups with the page Special:Userrights. Only existing groups will be proposed, but you can "create" a new group by creating an entry for it in Manual:$wgGroupPermissions (even if you don't actually need to set a permission there, but it has to appear on the left hand side of the array). For example:
$wgGroupPermissions['somegroupname']['read'] = true;
For more information, see Help:User rights, Manual:User rights, and Manual:User rights management.
Additional measures[edit]
Hiding pages[edit]
The Lockdown extension may prevent page content from being shown, but it does not remove inaccessible pages from listings. To hide such pages, several patches must be applied to MediaWiki. See Extension:Lockdown/hiding_pages for some (unofficial) suggestions. See also mailarchive:mediawiki-l/2009-June/031231.html.
Images and other uploaded files[edit]
Images and other uploaded files still can be seen and included on any page. Protections on the Image namespace do not prevent that. See Manual:Image Authorisation for information on how to prevent unauthorized access to images. See also:
- Extension:NSFileRepo - MW 1.13 and after
See also[edit]
- Extension:PrivatePageProtection for per-page access control
- Extension:Access Control Panel
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Emma & Roe, a new concept from Australia-based, global jewelry retailer Michael Hill International, has opened its doors in Queensland, Australia. Focused on the jewelry charms business, Emma & Roe stands out for its bold but feminine visual stylings. Clean lines are accented with touches of elegance to balance Emma & Roe's sophistication and moments of playfulness. The color palette features a signature berry color, complemented by a fresh, youthful bright pink and a neutral slate grey.
"We looked at the category, which has traditionally been very occasion and memory based and saw an opportunity to create something that is much more inspiring and fashion forward," said Rhonda Hiatt, executive director, brand strategy & analytics, Interbrand Design Forum, which designed the store along with providing other services (see below).
The layout directs focus to a center area that speaks to trend and style, while also encouraging customers to interact with the merchandise. Cases are shoppable from both sides — a departure from the industry norm—and are designed to encourage side-by-side engagement. A custom crystal-adorned chandelier overhead sets the tone with its juxtaposition of edgy fashion and trendy sophistication. It is set within a circular recessed ceiling framed by a dimensional monogram icon in the brand's signature color.
Each of the stations in the store highlights a different collection or category. Curated selections featured as "Emma's Favorites" are intended to promote the products in a more conversational way. The use of mirrors encourages shoppers to experiment and play while reinforcing the fashion component of the brand.
The overall environment is engaging and interactive, with features that invite to play and explore with the product both physically and digitally.
Store design: Interbrand Design Forum, Dayton, Ohio (Additional project responsibilities included customer segmentation, establishing the brand strategy, naming, logo development, and verbal and visual identity.)


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It depends. Jeffries is the best defender on the team and very versatile, but at what price? I would not pay past 4 million per year for him. If he wants or gets more than 4 million then you can sign and trade him for another wing defender or a decent big man. I like Arenas, Jamison, Butler, Daniels, Ruffin, and Blatche. Your trade chips are Haywood, Etan Thomas, and Jarvis Hayes. I dont know how much that will get you, but you could get a better big man out of that. This team has many needs, but all wont be filled. I would definately sign Jeffries back at 4 million or under, because this team needs defense most of all.
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Red Sox drop opening series; but win first series on the road
Posted on 12 Apr 2010 by "Baseball Brenda" Sepanek.
Week one of the 2010 season is in the books. The Red Sox are 3-3 on the season. They dropped 2 out of 3 to the Yankees. You can always count on a Sox/Yankee game to take at least 4 hours and they didn't let us down. Tuesday and Wednesday's games lasted 3:46 and 3:48, respectively. It's no secret these games take forever. The fans have accepted it, but evidently the umpires haven't. Umpire Joe W...
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Opening "Easter Sunday Night" not a crowd pleaser at Fenway Faithful
Posted on 6 Apr 2010 by "Baseball Brenda" Sepanek.
Opening Day throughout Major League Baseball is a tradition that generally involves the game being played DURING THE DAY! Not if ESPN and MLB had anything to say about it. Bostonians have 3 big days each year that we all look forward to. The first is the St. Patty's Day parade in Southie where everyone sports their Celtics jersey and green Boston hat and wanders through the streets drinking gr...


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God knows how many air miles Peter Pan has clocked up over the years but he adds considerably more to his meter in his (by and large) glorious revival at the National of the celebrated Nunn/Caird adaptation of JM Barrie's classic play. This began life in the Eighties as a huge hit for the RSC, but the Olivier proves to be an even better venue for the piece.
Uniquely handy for soaring purposes, there's that awesome height above the stage. One's whole stomach lurches with envy when the truck-set of the Darling nursery swings round and, from an exterior view of the house, Peter and the children are seen floating out of the window (John in a desperate horizontal doggy-paddle). Down below, a model of Big Ben hurtles round and off at a tipsy tilt, like a drunken dowager struggling to maintain dignity in a high wind, and the arena stage is wrapped in a see-through cloudscape curtain. Levitating till they are out of sight, the Darling gang here give a whole new innocent meaning to the term "Mile High Club".
Peter Pan can be described as many things - from a spirited jokey pastiche of children's adventure yarns to an aching study of the privileges and penalties of emotional arrestedness, penned by a man whose first-hand experience of these things gave him, peculiarly, both more and less distance on them than the average person. But, on a purely practical level, Peter Pan is a big insurance risk. At Tuesday's first night, for example, hidden mattresses notwithstanding, one of the mermaids dislocated her shoulder while jumping into the heaving, glittery silk strips of the Never Land lagoon.
This put a good 10 minutes on to the interval: the responses of my two assistants (aged six and eight) furnished a perfect illustration of the play's perception of childhood. One second, it was all soulful-eyed, arm- clutching solicitude: "Do you think she's in pain, Daddy?"; the next, a serene switch to cold-blooded self-interest: "Well, thank goodness it wasn't Wendy or Peter!"
That's Barrie's hero all over, except that, with him, this fickle state is tragically eternal, the defiant reflex of a sense of maternal rejection, and he finds it frightfully difficult to admit to the emotional concern. The Nunn/ Caird version of the play brings on Barrie as the MC to his own creation and he's played here with a wonderful donnish avuncularity and pipe-puffing rum-cove repression by Alec McCowen.
At the close, this figure anticipates a future of endless repetitions of this story - the same un-ageing, cyclically amnesiac Peter returning for a succession of child-mother Wendys: "Thus it will go on, so long as children are young, and innocent... and heartless!"
Though it has the odd pool of mild disappointment (Ian McKellen - not what you'd call a palpable hiss as Captain Hook; Jenny Agutter just a touch too self-preoccupied as the troubled Mrs Darling), John Caird and Fiona Laird's production finds a beautiful balance between the fun of the thing and the undercurrents of confused anguish. Perfection in virtually every department, Daniel Evans's Peter is a Welsh enfant sauvage, with an avidly radiant grin, a cunningly manipulative glint in his eye and an incipient sexiness not belied by the impulsive body language of an eight-year-old.
You sense the tremendous soreness inside the crowing swagger, the desperate need of the once-bitten to fight shy of the emotions that Claudie Blakley's splendidly untwee Wendy begins to stir in him. And when, in the conclusion's weird replay of the start, Wendy's daughter wakes up to catch him sobbing, Evans superbly captures the rather creepy way children can de-brief themselves of sorrow in an instant and greedily clutch at the nearest consolation.
In a teaming, characterfully comic company, pride of place goes to Clive Rowe's roly-poly black Smee, miscast by fate as a pirate when clearly what he'd love to be doing is a nice domestic-science course.
At the end, Peter hovers ecstatically and unattainably over the assembled cast - a symbol of limitlessness and the severely limited, of that which is lost perhaps for the better. Children look up in open-mouthed delight, tinged now by distress in the more subtle amongst them, while adults fight a lump in the throat the size of one of Hook's cannonballs.
`Peter Pan': in rep at the RNT until March (booking: 0171-928 2252)
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Malcolm X
Malcolm X or Malcolm Little was born in Omaha, Nebraska on the 19th of May in 1925. Malcolm was the son of a minister who was a strong supporter of the universal improvement of the black person and a supporter of Marcus Garvey. Malcolm himself was a prominent member of the Nation of Islam before breaking with the group, and was a victim of assassination.
In 1929 the family moved to Lansing, Michigan. While in Michigan, Malcolm's father was killed; his body was divided in two from a streetcar and his head was broken. In his autobiography, written with Alex Haley, Malcolm has alleged that his father was killed by members of the Ku Klux Klan. His mother was engaged in a mental institution. Leaving the school after the eighth grade, Malcolm made his way to New York City, working for a short time as a waiter in Harlem.
Malcolm did not fight in World War II because he was found to be mentally incompetent to serve. Malcolm began to sell and use drugs, turned to burglary and, in 1946, was sentenced to a term of ten years of prison on charges of burglary. While in prison he was converted to the Nation of Islam, as directed by Elijah Muhammad, and quickly learned the Koran.
To continue his life in 1952, soon he became a frank protector of the Nation of Islam doctrines, accepting their foundational argument that malevolence was one characteristic inherent of the Christian world "of the white man."
In 1960 Malcolm visited with Castro. When, in 1963, he characterized the assassination of John F. Kennedy as a case "of the chicken that came home to roost," he was suspended from the black Muslim movement. Disillusioned with the instructions of Elijah Muhammad, as well as Muhammad's personal adulteries, Malcolm formed his own organization, the organization of Afro-Americans and the Muslim Mosque. In 1964 he made a pilgrimage to the holy city of Islam, Mecca and adopted the name El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz as he converted to regular Islam.
Moreover he adopted views that were not popular with some black nationalists, comprised of the idea that not all white men were diabolic and that the black men could make their gains working through established avenues.
In February of 1965, his center was firebombed. A week afterwards, Malcolm's life was threatened and he was told that he would be killed in the ballroom of the Audubon in Harlem. He was assassinated while giving a speech on February 21, 1965; he was shot 16 times by a number of men who rushed the stage. Three of the men subsequently arrested have been identified as being members of the Nation of Islam.
The memory and the image of Malcolm X have changed since his death, just as much of his own philosophies changed during his life. First thought to be a fanatic violent man, time has helped us understand he was also a supporter of self-help, self-defense and formation; like a philosopher and pedagogue, he is a major figure in black history, with both religion and mythology integrated in order to establish one structure for his fight against human injustice in the world.
Malcolm's faith, from a point of view, was a prelude to his action; the ideas were feckless without politics. At least three books have published since his death, effectively introducing the world to his thoughts. In 1992, a controversial film from Spike Lee based on his autobiography renewed interest and understanding in the life and death of Malcolm X.