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If I sound confused it's because I just saw my wife's iPhone and iPad in a very strange place: a million line spreadsheet of iOS device data that includes the unique identifiers of her devices and the names she had given them, published by a group of hackers who call themselves AntiSec. This group claims
For years scammers and hackers focused largely on Windows x86-based platforms, in many ways because that's where the bulk of the users were. But times change, and new targets emerge. At Blackhat and Defcon last week we saw a flurry of talks on Mac OSX/iOS security, trying to illuminate possible chinks in the armor. From
Do you use Google? These days the question sounds almost absurd. If you use the Internet, or an iPhone, or an Android phone, or a Kindle or an iPad, then of course you use Google in some shape or form. And if you take a keen interest in how your personal information is used, you
iPad and iPhone development and security issues are across the blogosphere and traditional media today. Starting with some interesting antivirus industry news concerning the iPad… Apple iPad users are being offered a security program to scan their new device for vulnerabilities and rogue software should such things emerge as threats. Hailing it as the first
I see that Bill Ray of the Register has also picked up on the iPad jailbreaking issue I blogged on yesterday. (No, I don't suppose he read it there.) Interestingly, though, he talks much less about the security implications than about the slow take-up of newspaper subscriptions among early adopters. Andy Greenberg, on the other hand,
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(CHICAGO) - Illinois has become the 20th state in the nation to legalize medical marijuana.
Illinois' law takes effect Jan. 1, but it'll take several months before medical marijuana will be available for purchase. The measure outlines a four-year pilot program for patients suffering from more than 30 serious illnesses or diseases.
Quinn says he's heard compelling stories from seriously ill patients -- including veterans -- and says medical marijuana will provide many people relief.
He also says Illinois' new law also has some of the toughest standards in the country, including background checks for all staff at state-run dispensaries and 24-hour surveillance at growing centers.
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Why keep cory cats?
I'm at a loss as to why corydoras catfish are so popular in the hobby.
they aren't attractive fish
they may clean the substrate of food but still add to bioload by pooping
they have to be in schools of at least 6 so take up a lot of "space" in terms of 1 inch per gallon guideline.
they are expensive fish (at least in new zealand) - the cheapest i've ever seen is $8 for a bronze cory.
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NEW YORK – A reality show miniseries about the Jackson family will premiere Dec. 13 on A&E, the network says. Back-to-back hour episodes will air that night at 9 p.m. EST.
"The Jacksons: A Family Dynasty" focuses on brothers Jackie, Jermaine, Tito and Marlon as they prepare to reunite for a concert tour. It also chronicles their lives as they cope with Michael's drug-induced death in June.
There will be six episodes, the network said.
"This deeply intimate portrait will provide viewers with a raw and honest look inside a musical dynasty," said A&E and Bio Channel vice president Robert Sharenow.
It remained unclear whether Michael Jackson or his children, Paris, Prince Michael and Prince Michael II (known as Blanket), will be seen in the shows.
The cable network had originally announced "The Jacksons" as a documentary special in May, before the star's death. In August, "Entertainment Tonight" aired what A&E said was leaked footage from the special.
The 50-year-old King of Pop died June 25, weeks before he was scheduled to begin a string of comeback shows in London.
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Shropshire entrepreneur hopes to bag a dragon
It is just a couple of inches square, but businesswoman Carrie Bates hopes that the product her company makes will catch the imagination of multi-millionaires in the dreaded Dragons' Den.
Carrie launched her coffee-in-a-bag concept last year and viewers will tomorrow watch as she attempts to woo one of the four dragons into giving her business the kick start she needs to go global.
The series shows budding entrepreneurs pitching business ideas to multimillionaires who then decide whether to invest in the their products.
Carrie, 45, will be seen showing off her coffee bags to Deborah Meadon, Duncan Bannatyne, Kelly Hoppen and Peter Jones.
She was today tight-lipped about how she got on under the spotlight, but said it had been a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Carrie set up her own business making and supplying luxury coffee bags from an outbuilding at her home near Claverley.
She clinched a deal with top London store Harvey Nichols and has recently won contracts with Easy Jet and Virgin Trains.
The Little Coffee Bag Company has grown so much she has had to outsource work and believes some three million people tried her coffee last year alone.
And she revealed that she had not applied to appear on the Den, but had received an unexpected phone call from producers on the show.
"I was contacted by the BBC about the possibility of appearing on the show and found I'd made it in March last year," she said.
"Filming was carried out during April and I was told I'd be in episode of nine of the new series."
Carrie, who is married to Roger, and mum to Lilly, 25, Sian, 22, Mollie, 14 and 12-year-old Jesse, admits that when the doors of the Dragons' Den lift opened and she was first faced by the millionaires, it was a very daunting experience
She said: "I think the BBC must research small, new companies because we were approached without any advertising.
"I thought the extra investment would be great for our company.
"Once we realised we'd made it we had about a week to get our sales pitch together, so that was a nervous time.
"The whole experience was amazing but I was petrified when queueing up and then you just get shoved on.
"When the doors open you really feel the pressure and no matter how much joking you do they just kept their straight faces. But the initial pitch was such a positive experience."
The episode, on BBC2, at 9pm on Sunday, will also see a Yorkshire couple go all out to present their glamorous camping business, while another entrepreneur will attempt to graffiti the studio.
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Pressure Builds for President Obama to Sign Federal Contractor Executive OrderDALLAS, TX -- Earlier today, ExxonMobil -- for the 14th year in a row -- voted down a shareholder resolution calling for a company-wide non-discrimination policy inclusive of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender Americans.GetEQUAL -- a national social justice organization working toward the full federal equality of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) Americans -- issued the following statement in response to this vote:"ExxonMobil continues to dig in its heels to prove that it is one of the most ardent proponents of LGBT discrimination in the country. While ExxonMobil rakes in billions of dollars in federal contracts each year -- paid for with taxpayer money -- it's stunning that the company is so actively and blatantly out of step with the three-quarters of the American public who support LGBT workplace protections."ExxonMobil (XOM) has considered similar resolutions for 14 years in a row, since Exxon and Mobil merged and Exxon withdrew the LGBT workplace protections that Mobil already had in place. Year after year, ExxonMobil has defied the conventions of other Big Oil companies and has insisted on actively discriminating against LGBT applicants and employees. This year, the shareholder resolution was brought by New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli. It was defeated by a vote of 81% to 19%.ExxonMobil is one of the largest federal contractors in the country, having been awarded billions of dollars in federal contracts since 2000. Those federal contracts are paid for with taxpayer dollars, thereby supporting ExxonMobil's discriminatory practices with public funds. There is currently no federal law making workplace discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity illegal. The Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2013 (H.R. 1755 and S. 815) was recently introduced in Congress, and faces an uphill battle for passage.In the meantime, President Barack Obama holds enormous power to stem this tide of discrimination by signing an Executive Order that would bar federal contractors like ExxonMobil from discriminating against LGBT applicants or employees. Executive Orders exactly like this have been issued previously and have never been rescinded by future presidents -- especially important was E.O. 11246, which barred federal contractors from discriminating in employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin, and also requires federal contractors to "take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to their race, color, religion, sex or national origin."Recently, Democratic donors have grown restless with the inaction of President Obama and Democratic members of Congress. One donor, Jonathan Lewis, recently penned an op-ed at the Huffington Post indicating his frustration (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jonathan-d-lewis/no-more-excuses-mr-president_b_3308196.html) and has vowed not to give to the party until more is done to support LGBT equality (http://www.washingtonblade.com/2013/05/29/gay-donor-cuts-off-dems-over-immigration-bill/).Even among its Big Oil peers, ExxonMobil has an abysmal record on LGBT issues. According to the Human Rights Campaign's 2013 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), here's how other Big Oil companies scored: On a scale of 0 to 100, Shell Oil had a score of 95, British Petroleum (BP) had a score of 90, and Conoco Phillips had a score of 55 (they protect sexual orientation but not gender identity), but on the same 0-to-100 scale, ExxonMobil had a score of -25 -- negative 25 points. Only one other company in the top 20 Fortune-rated companies scored below a 55 on the CEI scale.
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New Zealand First is suggesting all New Zealanders pretend to be Maori to get special privileges under the law.
The party wants the Government to define who is and isn't Maori before offering deals to iwi over water rights, after delaying the asset sales programme.
Winston Peters says anybody could be Maori under the law.
Heh only Winston could suggest that.
For the 2nd time this week, I am partially agreeing with him.
I don't think Maori should have special privileges under the law.
But I do think Iwi do have common law rights. I have no problem with saying that Iwi have customary rights in certain areas.
So the issue for me is not about rights for "Maori" but rights for "Iwi". I don't think you need to define who is or is not Maori, but rather the Crown needs to recognise Iwi, and Iwi have lists of their members.
This is why a national settlement on water rights is not desirable. Any rights belong to specific Iwi in specific locations – not to Maori generally.
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Mai divorced legendary crooner, Milhim, nearly two years ago but it looks like the pain of the break-up is still very much with her. She said this week that she had spent her Valentine's with her children rather than any man, as well as singing at a concert in Jordan, held especially for the day of romance.
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i was doing some reading on solar vortex trajectories (the spiraling movement of our solar system thru the galaxy) and saw this illustration..
this is an 80 year long exposure of our sun and inner planets as it speeds thru space.
does this look like?
anyway... it got me thinking about higher dimensions of perspective.
when viewing the 3 spacial and 1 temporal dimensions of reality from a higher dimension we can see a bigger picture.
for example if you were to look at yourself from the 5th dimension you would appear to be a long undulating snake that at one end was the shape a single cell and at the other end was the shape of a dead body, hopefully an elderly one. lol
then it got me thinking about the cosmic serpents and the serpents seen by people tripping. is it possible that the snakes are actually the result of viewing something or someone from a higher dimension? is this why the serpent is revered throughout humanity?
went off on a tanget... brain moving faster than fingers...lol
so in this experiment lets think about things outside of space and time, from a God's eye view.
sometimes i look at humanity in this way as waves or better yet, vectors of intention. desires such as enlightenment, economic power, military domination, exploration fuel the movement of societies.
like if you drew the whole of the roman civilization in one image what would it look like? in all its dimensions. what was it's intention? what was the result.
this may be a common thought process idk. never really talked about it with anyone.
here's the stupid part of all of this. You plaster together a language soup of 'scientific' terms that have dispelled the existence of 'god', then you use it to explain a 'gods eye view' then you make up your own religion based on these terms, and vague understandings for them,
it's like you were interested in multiple tid bits of the elements you souped together, dropped each before fully becoming an expert on it and moved on to the next, then tied ends together based on the beginnings you made in your learning with no intention of reaching an end which exists and doesn't need your 'imagination' to fill in the blanks because there are no blanks.
if that's too word, simply put, you're tying ends together using half facts about things you kind of know about and its evident.
a sperm? really? Cause i can say that looks like a tampon, a tadpole, a jellyfish, a slinky, and eyeball, a fish or frog egg, a peacock feather, an animal cell, algae, a bacteria, egg yoke, a comet, a condom, a rocketship or some unproven pseudo scientific drawing based on nothing but guesses and ink.
you had a vague but general understanding of 'physics' a vague but general understand of religion, a vague but general understand of reproduction, and a vague but general understanding of human nature/psychology and made a wu-tang soup out of these pieces because it seems to me your not focused enough to pursuit any of these individual elements in full. You can't play fantasy land with science, it's not supposed to be fun.
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The Celtics held a six-point lead at halftime, but they came out flat in the third quarter and eventually fell to the Knicks 87-71 Tuesday night in Madison Square Garden. Boston shot just 19 percent in the final two quarters en route to 23 second half points after shooting a stellar 56 percent in the first half.
Kevin Garnett netted 12 points and tied for a game high in rebounds with 11, all while playing just 24 minutes due to foul trouble. Paul Pierce scored a team-high 18 points to go with six rebounds and six assists. Carmelo Anthony had 34 points for New York.


text: Amnesty International itself awaits a reply to the letter it faxed to Secretary Hagel on 22 March 2013. The organization is not in a position to know the full details about which detainees are on hunger strike or what precise form any particular detainee's protest is taking. Neither does the organization know the exact details of how any force feeding is being administered in any particular case. Nevertheless, a recent detainee account published in the New York Times and other allegations, as well as the past use of force-feeding at the prison camp, and the context of the detention regime in which the force-feeding is taking place, raise serious concerns. In addition, as noted further below, apparently punitive conditions being imposed on detainees since they were moved back to single cells in early April is cause for further concern.


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In New Haven, Connecticut, for example, Derek Koch, a board member for the Connecticut Venture Group, explains:
New Haven has benefited from some great public/private partnerships between entrepreneurs, established local businesses, local universities, the city of New Haven and State of Connecticut. For example, our local co-working space, The Grove, received assistance through Project Storefronts, a city economic development program to help boost the vitality of the Ninth Square neighborhood. That initial spark helped pave the way for spaces like Make Haven, a gathering place and workshop for makers, creators, tinkerers and dreamers – those spaces have given all kinds of entrepreneurs and innovators a rallying point. It also provided us with an excellent platform for events like Startup Weekend, technology education initiatives and more.
This illustrates the two-way effect of organizations like Startup Weekend. Economic development professionals are accustomed to counting jobs created, businesses started, companies retained, tax incentives dispensed and so on (though not, interestingly, the opportunity cost of their efforts). Supporting the development of startup communities is a more diffuse task, but one with greater unseen payoffs in the future. Tamara Nicholl-Smith, director of Downtown Business Recruitment for South Bend, Indiana, puts it this way:
The positive impact of startup businesses on a local economy is powerful, and it is important for the community, government, local universities, and private individuals to support these efforts. For one, a startup company that is successful is more likely to remain in its home community and care for its home community if it receives support through the difficult initial years. Additional spin-off companies may result, creating a multiplier effect.
As Nicholl-Smith sees it, startup community-building begins with "an infrastructure of capacity-building, coaching, access to expertise and a place or way to test concepts. Startup Weekend is one such support infrastructure."
Vibrant entrepreneurial communities produce more capable entrepreneurs who produce more wealth and stability for local economies. This is precisely what Startup Weekend and other organizations and programs have set out to do, and these entrepreneurial communities hold the key to future prosperity.


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Review: Mighty 'Matilda' takes over Minneapolis' Orpheum Theatre
A magnetic Broadway tour sweeps into town for a brief run this week.
Want fries with that? Park Square presents a speeded-up 'Macbeth'
REVIEW: You might call this a drive-through "Macbeth." Already one of Shakespeare's shortest plays, this condensed version takes just 90 minutes.
Minnesota theater icon Lou Bellamy reflects on 40 years of Penumbra
Lou Bellamy stepped down from his leadership role with Penumbra in January. But he took a couple of hours recently to tour a historical exhibit about the theater with his successor, daughter Sarah Bellamy.
Review: Hardly anything rotten about Nautilus Music-Theater's 'Twisted Apples'
Intimacy adds power to "Twisted Apples," a view of old-time small-town life adapted from Sherwood Anderson's short stories.
New boss of Hennepin theaters is a veteran arts leader raised in Wisconsin
The veteran arts leader and professor comes to the Twin Cities from upstate New York.
Frank Theatre's 'Citizen' approaches touchy subject of race with grace
REVIEW: Claudia Rankine's words reach deep in a theatrical adaptation of her lyric poem "Citizen."
'Grease' brings the heat in Chanhassen revival
A beautiful and energetic cast enlivens Michael Brindisi's revival at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres.
How the Guthrie is ushering in a new era for Minnesota theater
The new leader is pulling in fresh faces and generating goodwill as he ponders the Guthrie's relationship to greater Minnesota.
Meet the 'dream team' that's transforming the Guthrie Theater
New leader Joe Haj has assembled a quartet of dynamos to move the Guthrie forward.
Actress Sally Wingert returns to 'Six Degrees' this weekend at Theater Latté Da
The Twin Cities actress revisits the famous play, opening Saturday at Theater Latté Da.
New play takes over St. Paul Saints stadium, putting audience in middle of action
Racial and immigration issues are in play in a baseball-themed drama at the Saints stadium.
Guthrie's 2017-18 season will feature a play by 'Walking Dead' star Danai Gurira
The Guthrie Theater announced a 2017-18 season Thursday mixing old and new plays that speak to social unease, truth-telling and moral courage in the face of fear.
Guthrie delivers historical gut punch with Jackie Sibblies Drury's 'Proud to Present'
"Proud to Present" holds a mirror to our troubled past.
Obituary: Warren Frost was 'Twin Peaks' doc, plus a mentor to Twin Cities actors
The 91-year-old Frost spent two decades in the Twin Cities, serving as artistic director of Chimera Theatre in St. Paul while working at such playhouses as Chanhassen Dinner Theatre, Theatre in the Round, Children's Theatre and the Guthrie.
Review: Joe Haj stages a 'Lear' for our times at the Guthrie
Director Joseph Haj's first homegrown Shakespeare is simple and memorable.
Park Square's restaging of 'Nina Simone' rises on song
REVIEW: Last year's Park Square hit returns with added music and a sharpened script.
CTC staging of Seuss' 'Sneetches' offers a pun-filled parable for our era
Children's Theatre adaptation of Dr. Seuss' segregation-era tale offers some timely lessons.
Two kings, one role: Yoakam and Fuller double up as 'Lear' at Guthrie
Twin Cities actors Nathaniel Fuller and Stephen Yoakam share the role of a lifetime in the Guthrie's "King Lear." How are they making that work?
History Theatre play 'Highwaymen' shows how a St. Paul neighborhood paid the price of progress
"The Highwaymen" details the human cost of building I-94 through a St. Paul neighborhood.
Theater Latté Da's 'Peter and the Starcatcher' offers magic straight on till morning
The fanciful Peter Pan origin story gets a fun staging by Theater Latté Da.
Review: 'Black Light' at Penumbra offers a way out of darkness
REVIEW: Jomama Jones kicks off Penumbra fest with music and stories of healing.
An inventive immigrants' journey to 'Promise Land' at Guthrie
REVIEW: With delicacy and subtle feeling, "Promise Land" illustrates the basic but lofty dreams that immigrants carry as they give up their homelands for a new life.
The puck stops at Children's Theatre: Hockey musical will open its next season
Hockey musical to join Dr. Seuss show and "Corduroy" in new season.
Review: 'La Mélancolie des Dragons' at the Walker
The final show in Walker's Out There series pokes gentle fun at consumerism and the performance-art world.
Startling Walker show explores women's search for peace in a troubled world
Okwui Okpokwasili brings all her gifts to "Poor People's TV Room," a piece she created with commissioning help from the Walker.
Want to see 'Hamilton' here? First comes a lot of Andrew Lloyd Webber
Subscribers for the full 2017-18 Twin Cities Broadway season will get first dibs on tickets to the 2018-19 presentation of "Hamilton."
Review: Seinfeld did not miss at Minneapolis' Orpheum Theatre
The 62-year-old master comic and keen observer of human foibles, got something of a workout onstage Friday.
For Twin Cities troupe Mu, 'Flower Drum Song' will be a celebration
The theater troupe marks its anniversary with a piece of Asian-American history.
Tom Hoch to leave Hennepin theaters early; former General Mills exec named interim boss
Former General Mills exec to replace CEO Tom Hoch on interim basis.
Twin Cities actor and director Richard Iglewski dies at 61
The versatile actor, who died at 61, was known for dozens of roles at the Guthrie and elsewhere.
Review: Whitney Houston's spirit haunts 'Bodyguard' musical now playing Minneapolis
But R&B star Deborah Cox does the diva proud in a touring show at Orpheum.
Fit for a queen: How the star of Chanhassen's 'Camelot' stays in shape
Theater can be a marathon, so "Camelot" star Helen Anker works out to stay sharp.
'She charged the air around her': Remembering Twin Cities theater artist Laurie Carlos
APPRECIATION: The late Laurie Carlos was revered for her stage work, but her biggest legacy may be the voices she encouraged.
Andrew Schneider plays with space and time in 'Youarenowhere' at Walker
Walker Art Center opens its Out There series with a disruptive show inspired by quantum physics.
'Disgraced' topped a season to savor on Twin Cities stages
2016 served up muscular, resonant, well-crafted theater.
Dark and Stormy's 'Norwegians' mines stereotypes and irony for laughs
The comedy is both a sendup and a tribute to the hardy settlers of Minnesota.
Ordway Center to stage Miranda's 'In the Heights' as it refocuses on original productions
The Ordway 2017 musical-theater slate announced Thursday sends a clear message: The St. Paul venue generally won't compete for touring Broadway shows.
Joseph Haj's first season leading Guthrie is a hit
The people have spoken. Joseph Haj's first year at the helm of the Guthrie Theater is a hit.
Twin Cities actor Luverne Seifert kills them with kindness
A master of nastiness on stage, actor Luverne Seifert is nothing but a pussycat in real life.
A new star is born in Penumbra's 'Black Nativity' as understudy PaviElle French steps up
Understudy PaviElle French stepped into a lead role in Penumbra's annual holiday show.
Tony-winning 'Curious Incident' has bracing opening in Minneapolis
REVIEW: The Broadway tour, which touched down Tuesday in Minneapolis for a weeklong run at the Orpheum Theatre, retains the luster of the original Tony-winning production.
Guthrie's 'Lion in Winter' savors a no-love-lost royal family
REVIEW: James Goldman's play savors dysfunction as royals tear into each other.
Now here's a genuine 'Curious Incident': Meet the other Felicity Jones
The Twin Cities-bred stage veteran — no, not the budding film star — returns with the Broadway tour of "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time."
'Homeland' star Laila Robins returns to her home stage: The Guthrie
Actor Laila Robins returns to the theater that inspired her dreams as the Guthrie opens "The Lion in Winter" this week.
Brave New Workshop spoofs holiday traditions in 'What the Elf'
Workshop roasts chestnuts old and new.
Judge bars Mixed Blood Theatre's claim against Prince estate
The Minneapolis theater, which took a financial hit when a benefit at Paisley Park was canceled, still hopes for a settlement of its $348,000 dispute.
Girl with autism searches for the perfect orange in Mixed Blood Theatre's trippy new play
REVIEW: Aditi Brennan Kapil takes us inside the mind of a teenage girl on the autism spectrum in the coming-of-age play "Orange."
Minnesota Orchestra conductor Skrowaczewski in stable condition after stroke
The conductor, 93, who led the Minnesota Orchestra, is recovering after surgery.
Review: Children's Theatre revival of 'Cinderella' offers humor and sweet romance
REVIEW: Leave it to director Peter Brosius and his team at Children's Theatre Company to find new ways to make "Cinderella" fresh and winning.
How do parents let go of a child? So asks 'The Oldest Boy' at Jungle in Minneapolis
Small gestures convey sizable questions in Sarah Ruhl's play "The Oldest Boy" at the Jungle.
'Orange' is the new Kapil: Playwright presents latest work at Mixed Blood
Busy playwright Aditi Brennan Kapil prepares for her seventh premiere at Mixed Blood in Minneapolis while shuttling from coast to coast.
Colson Whitehead on new novel: 'It's not just about slavery; it's about oppression'
Novelist Colson Whitehead aims to change our heads with "The Underground Railroad."
Twin Cities puppet master Masanari Kawahara investigates mysteries of life
Theater artist Masanari Kawahara brings light and soulfulness to inanimate objects.
Bill Conner, who steered Ordway and CTC through crisis, dies at 64
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Minnesota Jewish Theatre's "Aunt Raini" explores the legacy of German filmmaker Leni Riefenstahl.
Uber actor James Craven transports people, onstage and in his car
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August Wilson's 'Jitney' gets a smooth, sublime production at Penumbra
REVIEW: Lou Bellamy returns to a landmark play in a superb staging for Penumbra.
Chanhassen's 'Camelot' a fairy tale for troubled times
REVIEW: Michael Brindisi's staging is an apt reminder of the resilience of human ideals.
Powerful 'Parchman Hour' at the Guthrie tells story of Freedom Riders
REVIEW: Show connects 1960s civil rights fight to contemporary struggles.
How Mpls.-based Playwrights' Center gets U.S. theaters to stage new works
Minneapolis-based Playwrights' Center has made itself a connector for playwrights and theaters nationwide.
Hennepin theater boss, Minneapolis booster Tom Hoch is stepping down
The man who helped save three historic theaters and create the Bob Dylan mural will leave sometime next year.
Another era when black lives mattered gives birth to Guthrie show
The Guthrie's "Parchman Hour" hopes to inspire a new generation with songs and tales of civil rights.
Review: 'Barbecue' at Mixed Blood is a problematic stew
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Review: Naomi Iizuka's 'The Last Firefly' shines a big light in Children's Theatre premiere
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Children's Theatre's epic 'Last Firefly' literally was born in the playwright's belly
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'The Children' is a must-see show at Pillsbury House Theatre
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Election season means it's the right time for 'Ragtime'
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The start of swim season is less than five weeks away (as long as it doesn't snow in mid-May). The Memorial Day kickoff of pool covers means eager youngsters can finally dip more than their toes in the water. Getting comfortable in water is a right of passage for kiddos, but can be a nail-biter for on-looking parents, which is why the end of April is an opportune time for a refresher on how to keep your water bugs safe. Michael Mann, the founder of SwimLabs, offers five tips for parents to prep for a summer's worth of pool days.
Head of the Class: Most people have memories of summer swim lessons, and they should. Mann suggests kids start swimming lessons during the preschool years. The goal is not to have them signed up for the 2032 Olympics, but to help them learn basic water knowledge. (Bonus tip: Dip your kid's toes in a pool or a lake before class so that they have at least seen a body of water larger than a bathtub before lessons.)
Top to Bottom: In the deep end, kids need two skills. First, they need to be able to hold their breath, go to the pool floor, and push themselves back to the surface for another breath. Next, they must be able float safely on their back, until they can get back to an edge or noticed by a caregiver or lifeguard.
Floating Away: Floating devices (water wings and inflatable rings) can be a fun way to give little swimmers a bit of independence in the water, but don't let them become dependent on them—especially in open water situations.
Lost in the Crowd: When your child is with a group of friends, they may be pushed past their capabilities in the water. Make sure your kid knows what situations they feel comfortable with in the water. If they're not ready for the deep end, offer them ways to opt out (like lobbying to play a game in the shallower end of the pool).
Lifeguards Aren't Babysitters: "Kids are never water safe, ever," Mann says. Regardless of their age, there are always risks and dangers when children are in or around pools or lakes. Just a few inches of water can be the cause of a catastrophic accident. It's important for parents to be the guardians of their children at the pool. Lifeguards do their best to keep an eye on everyone, but with lots of action going on around them, it's imperative for each parent to be paying attention.
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12.1. | Where can I get information on "diskless booting"? |
"Diskless booting" means that the FreeBSD box is booted over a network, and reads the necessary files from a server instead of its hard disk. For full details, see the Handbook entry on diskless booting. | |
12.2. | Can a FreeBSD box be used as a dedicated network router? |
Yes. Refer to the Handbook entry on advanced networking, specifically the section on routing and gateways. | |
12.3. | Can I connect my Windows® box to the Internet via FreeBSD? |
Typically, people who ask this question have two PCs at home, one with FreeBSD and one with some version of Windows® the idea is to use the FreeBSD box to connect to the Internet and then be able to access the Internet from the Windows® box through the FreeBSD box. This is really just a special case of the previous question and works perfectly well. Dialup users must use If the connection to the Internet is over Ethernet, use natd(8). A tutorial can be found in the natd section of the Handbook. | |
12.4. | Does FreeBSD support PPP? |
Yes. ppp(8) provides support for both incoming and outgoing connections. For more information on how to use this, refer to the Handbook chapter on PPP. | |
12.5. | Does FreeBSD support NAT or Masquerading? |
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12.6. | How can I set up Ethernet aliases? |
If the alias is on the same subnet as an address
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Otherwise, specify the network address and netmask as usual:
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12.7. | Why can I not NFS-mount from a Linux® box? |
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12.8. | Why does |
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12.10. | Why do I have to use the FQDN for hosts on my site? |
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12.11. | Why do I get an error, Permission denied, for all networking operations? |
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Project by pintodeluxe | posted 02-23-2011 10:22 AM | 5204 views | 19 times favorited | 16 comments |
Here is a simple router table made from Formica and maple. Keyhole slots allow you to remove the fence without removing the hold-down knobs. The tall knobs are from Kreg. I made an mdf template that I sized around the router table insert plate. I then used a pattern cutting bit to rout the recess for the insert plate. The key is to make the template pieces long enough that you can clamp them down, without getting in the way of the routing operation. I recommend putting one or two layers of tape around the insert plate before you size your mdf template. That way the recess will be just the right size to drop the insert plate in.
Insert plate: Bench Dog, Vacuum port: Rockler, Miter track: Woodcrafters
Happy routing
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#1 posted 02-23-2011 10:29 AM |
Yup! nice and simple, basically that's all you'll ever need. -- Stelios L.A. Stavrinides: - I am not so rich to buy cheap tools, but... necessity is the mother of inventions |
#2 posted 02-23-2011 11:51 AM |
Nice work, I like the color, red is always good. Will serve you wel I'm sure. -- Ken, "Everyday above ground is a good day!" |
#3 posted 02-23-2011 01:55 PM |
nice work keep it coming -- Robert Laddusaw and no I am not smarter then a fifth grader ( and no I canot spell so if it is a problem don't read it )) |
#4 posted 02-23-2011 02:16 PM |
I like it – good job! -- Joe, Cumming, GA |
#5 posted 02-23-2011 02:56 PM |
This is very nice and clean looking. It looks sharp and seems like it will work very well. Congratulations. -- If a man does not keep pace with his companions, perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer. Let him step to the music which he hears, however measured or far away. Henry David Thoreau |
#6 posted 02-23-2011 03:22 PM |
Very nice !!! I also like the red Formica ;-) Good design and quality craftmanship. Tks. for sharing. -- Paul, Plantagenet, Ontario |
#7 posted 02-23-2011 03:46 PM |
Your excellent photos and attractive design, have inspiried me to build one for myself. Have struggled with the need for a router table for while but this ends the indecision. Many thanks. Kep up the good work. -- Anforte NJ |
#8 posted 02-23-2011 04:01 PM |
I like it. Well put together. Thanks for posting. -- Mike, Missouri --- "A positive life can not happen with a negative mind." --- |
#9 posted 02-23-2011 04:01 PM |
Really nice job… better than my tiny Bosch table that cost $170. Question… how is the insert plate secured? Is there a vertical flush adjustment, or did you have to experiment to get the right depth for the insert plate? |
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BvDon- -- Willie, Washington "If You Choose Not To Decide, You Still Have Made a Choice" - Rush |
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Hey Pinto, |
#12 posted 02-24-2011 04:25 AM |
Simple router table? This is not what I call simple. This one is great looking and well made. It's red hot to be put to use. That looks to be a nice well supported square fence too (it looks square!). Congrats and thanks for the inspiration and posting. It's nice seeing a LJ building such nice tool. Best, Serge http://atelierdubricoleur.wordpress.com -- Learn from yesterday, work today and enjoy success tomorrow. -- http://atelierdubricoleur.wordpress.com |
#13 posted 02-24-2011 06:13 AM |
Very nice table. Where did you get that red, that's awesome. Nice job! -- Addition by subtraction |
#14 posted 02-24-2011 09:23 PM |
Gary, -- Willie, Washington "If You Choose Not To Decide, You Still Have Made a Choice" - Rush |
#15 posted 02-25-2016 04:14 PM |
Where did you get the knobs from? I google kreg knobs and can't find anything! |
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5) Kelce helping to stalemate Von Miller, JJ Watt and Demarcus Ware with Eric Fisher while giving us multiple tight end looks that can catch and block effectively
6) Alex Myth is better than Kyle Orton and I thought we could make the playoffs with Orton last year if we re-signed him
7) This offensive line just raping folks
8) The defense (as a whole) playing in a scheme that best fits their individual strengths
9) Brandon Flowers having a career year...feasting on inaccurate passes by quarterbacks that should be under a lot of pressure
10) the last two draft classes players that should have defining years (good or bad) such as Allen Bailey, Jerrell Powe, Hudson, Allen, Baldwin and Stephenson.
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Check out our calendar of upcoming special events at Mount Vernon. So much to choose from.
Revolutionary War Weekend
May 13–14Mother's Day Weekend at Mount Vernon
May 19–21Spring Wine Festival & Sunset Tour
Jun 2Martha Washington's Birthday Celebration
Jun 9–10Summer Escape at Mount Vernon
Jun 16Farm to Table: Reception, Tour & Dinner
Jun 17–18Father's Day Weekend
Jun 30Independence Fireworks
Jul 1Independence Fireworks
Jul 4An American Celebration
Jul 10Camp Washington: Summer Day Camp at Mount Vernon
Aug 7Mount Vernon Celebrates Purple Heart Day
Sep 10George Washington Patriot Run
Sep 16–17Colonial Market & Fair
Oct 6–8Fall Wine Festival & Sunset Tour
Oct 21–22Fall Harvest Family Days
Oct 27–28Trick-or-Treating at Mount Vernon
Nov 4Horses & Hounds
Nov 11Mount Vernon Salutes Veterans
Nov 24–25Mount Vernon by Candlelight
Dec 1–2Mount Vernon by Candlelight
Dec 8–9Mount Vernon by Candlelight
Dec 15–16Christmas Illuminations at Mount Vernon
Dec 17Mount Vernon by Candlelight
Jan 30NSO at Mount Vernon
Feb 17–19Washington's Birthday Celebration
Feb 22George Washington's 286th Birthday
Feb 27NSO at Mount Vernon
Mar 20NSO at Mount Vernon
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Hi, all. I recently got back into Fringe after initially watching the pilot and a few other episodes back when the series was brand-new, and decided to attempt to create my own 'definitive' guide to the series, incorporating every piece of material - confirmed canon or otherwise - related to the series, and had a question concerning the comic books. I was wondering what the most likely chronological placement would be of the following comic stories: The Prisoner [Fringe #1] Strangers on a Train [Fringe #2] Run Away [Fringe #3] Space Cowboy [Fringe #4] Hard Copy [Fringe #5] Tomorrow [Tales from the Fringe #1] Lost Time [Tales from the Fringe #1] The One That Got Away [Tales from the Fringe #2] Nonfiction [Tales from the Fringe #2] The Calling [Tales from the Fringe #3] The Weapon [Tales from the Fringe #3] Plan B [Tales from the Fringe #4] Knock Knock [Tales from the Fringe #4] Gene's Dream [Tales form the Fringe #5] The Perfect Woman [Tales from the Fringe #5] War Games [Tales from the Fringe #6] Sacrifice [Tales form the Fringe #6] The "A" story from Beyond the Fringe #5 The "A" story from Beyond the Fringe #6 Note: I did an Internet search to try and find information on where the above stories would take place chronologically and couldn't find anything on the subject, so turning to you guys - my fellow posters - is my last resort.
I don't have my copies near to check the timeline, but you should add Fringe #0 to the list, a little before the pilot I guess.
IIRC, the bonus comic book which came with the exclusive season 4 dvd (or bluray) set, is suppose to happen after Peter disappeared at the end of season 3 and before he reappeared in the flesh in episode 4 of season 4.
I already know where some of the comics take place chronologically. The ones listed here are the ones whose placement I couldn't work out myself or find any info on on the Internet.


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this is a discussion within the NFL Community Forum; Jeff Fedotin of the National Football Post published an article today that posed the question of whether or not the Falcons are the team to beat in the NFC this season. Are they? In this time of rampant speculation that ...
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Jeff Fedotin of the National Football Post published an article today that posed the question of whether or not the Falcons are the team to beat in the NFC this season. Are they? In this time of rampant speculation that always precedes the actual season, it's hard to say with any degree of certainty, but when considering factors like last season's performance and personnel moves this offseason, the tentative answer is yes.
The Falcons were the class of the NFC South last season, finishing 13-3, while the rest of the division languished at 7-9. The Falcons have taken steps to address their positions of weakness, improving their running game with the acquisition of running back Steven Jackson, their pass rush by signing defensive end Osi Umenyiora, and their secondary by drafting cornerback Des Trufant. One cannot say with certainty until the team hits the field whether these moves resulted in significant upgrades for the Falcons, but, on paper, these were probably the best available solutions to the weaknesses that plagued the team last season. Don't be fooled by the idea that the rest of the NFC South won't be more competitive this season, though. The Bucs added Darrelle Revis (who, it's worth noting, is not yet healthy enough to participate in OTAs), the Panthers added some key defensive players to a defense that gave Atlanta fits last season, and the Saints have Sean Payton back on the sidelines, although it's going to take more than Payton's presence to fix a historically terrible defense. But, the Falcons have also gotten better, theoretically, at least. Considering Atlanta's success last season, and the steps they've taken to address weaknesses prior to the 2013 season, it's difficult to imagine a scenario in which they don't win the division or secure a wildcard spot for the playoffs this season. That's not to say that it can't happen. Ask the Giants how it worked out for them in 2012 after winning the Super Bowl the previous season. But, it's reasonable to assume that the Falcons will be playoff-bound in 2013. Once they get to the playoffs, then what? Well, if you listen to the national media, it doesn't matter what the Falcons do because who could possibly beat the Seattle Seahawks and/or the San Francisco 49ers. Why even bother to try? First of all, the Falcons did actually beat the Seahawks in the playoffs, a fact that is consistently glossed over or dismissed as a fluke by members of the media when discussing how potent Seattle should be on both sides of the ball this season. Percy Harvin--a talented receiver, who can also run the ball, and is a skilled return specialist--was a decent acquisition for the Seahawks, although his impact will depend largely on his health, which has been an issue throughout his career. The Seahawks also added Michael Bennett and Cliff Avril to their defensive line during the offseason--both excellent additions. Russell Wilson will enter the season with a full year of experience as a starter. The Seahawks were a very good team last season, and their offseason moves made them better. But the Falcons did beat the Seahawks when it mattered, in the divisional round of the NFL playoffs following the 2012 season, and the Falcons have also theoretically improved on both sides of the ball. The 49ers are media darlings, there's no doubt, and they deserve respect--even if it's offered grudgingly--for getting to the NFC Championship in consecutive seasons, and making it to the Super Bowl last season. They've retained a lot of their starters, and they had what seemed like a billion draft picks to work with in 2013. They lost Dashon Goldson and Delanie Walker in free agency, but signed Anquan Boldin. Colin Kaepernick has more experience under his belt, after taking over the starting role in the middle of last season, but teams around the league also have more experience in preparing to defend the read-option San Francisco runs with Kaepernick. The Falcons very nearly beat this 49ers team in the NFC Championship Game, and Atlanta has addressed many of the weaknesses that kept them from scoring while failing to contain the 49ers offense in the second half of that game, leading to the loss. Are the Falcons the team to beat in the NFC in 2013? That remains to be seen, but it's reasonable to expect that they'll be in the mix, and that they'll be prepared to compete with the best. The Team to Beat in the NFC - The Falcoholic |
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Plenty games could have gone the other way. I get they're finding ways to win but not all of them were very impressive. |
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Originally Posted by Jamessr
Its like everytime I turned onto NFL highlights, it seemed the final very few seconds of a falcon game involved some 40 yard bomb that set them up in FG range to nail 50 yarders with 3 secs left. That was all too common last season, sad part was, it was against some pretty mediocre teams including Seattle who had no business in the playoffs because of the strike refs. |
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Its pretty obvious.
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Re: The Team to Beat in the NFC
I have Seattle and San Fran interchanged but it's essentially the same thing. As a football fan, you got to love what those two organizations have done over the past few years. As Saints fans, it sucks... I'm a little envious with that they've been able to do drafting and developing players. That said, they still don't have one of these.
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Bears North Saints South Redskins East New Orleans is the team to beat this year. Explosive offense mixed with a pissed off defense with plenty of chips on shoulders. yeah everyone is in for an asswhipping this year. |
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Payton is going to open a can for whoop on the NFC. The man is Stephen Hawking's of the NFL. He had a year to make up plays and mentally shred defensives. Oh yeah, in conversation, I say the "expected teams will win" and I sigh about my Saints. I won't give anyone thought to think about the Mad Doctor in NO stirring up Whoop. Saints are the team to beat...hands down...the day the season starts in the Dome...expect it to rival the Monday, September 25, 2006 game againt the Falcons...AGAIN. |
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