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Davis Mobile Nursing Procedures Checklists for iPad
- Publisher: F. A. Davis
- Genre: Medical
- Released: 7 Jun, 2012
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- Price: $9.99
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DescriptionAll of the steps…all in one place.
Davis Mobile: Nursing Procedure Checklists lets you carry the procedure checklists for 169 common nursing procedures in the palm of your hand.
For each procedure, you'll find all of the steps in the order that they must be performed to ensure the safety of both the patient and the nurse.
Perfect for class, clinical, and practice!
1) Use the search function to find the checklist for the procedure you need.
2) Refer to the checklist, whenever and wherever you need it, as many times as you need to.
3) Check off each step as you master it.
4) Add comments when relevant.
5) E-mail your completed checklist to your instructor…or to yourself for future reference.
6) Refer to the "Principles-Based Procedure Checklist" before you begin any other procedure.
7) Download the content directly to your mobile device; no web connection is necessary after the initial download.
Checklist Topics in Brief
1) Principles-Based Procedure Checklist To Use With All Procedures…
2) Experiencing Health & Illness
3) Measuring Vital Signs
4) Health Assessment: Performing a Physical Examination
5) Promoting Asepsis & Preventing Infection
6) Promoting Safety
7) Facilitating Hygiene
8) Administering Medications
9) Nutrition
10) Urinary Elimination
11) Bowel Elimination
12) Sensory Perception
13) Pain Management
14) Activity & Exercise
15) Sleep & Rest
16) Skin Integrity & Wound Healing
17) Oxygenation
18) Fluids, Electrolytes & Acid-Base Balance
19) Perioperative Nursing
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|View Poll Results: Ore no Imouto - Episode 12 Rating
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|2010-12-20, 21:28
|Link #141
Join Date: Jan 2003
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Being "tsundere" is actually the normal relationship between siblings. Those of you who have had siblings reasonably close to your own age probably can admit that there were days when you wanted to stab them over and over while laughing maniacally, and days when you were ready to fight the world for them. That's just how it is, because being so close pulls out the deepest feelings.
|2010-12-20, 22:28
|Link #142
Baka Inu~
Not of fan of this ending...it really took a sharp left into insaneville. Mostly because it feels like the writers are really trying to pump up the tsundere attitude of everyone in this show, just for the sake of it. To increase the drama and to increase the fan's emotions of the series. Without the tsundere appeal, would this show have even of had so much success?
To me, Kyousuke is a gigantic schmuck. Possibly the king, because the entire series almost has felt like it was all about Kirino's influence and the way she was able to convince him into helping her. And it really bothered me how at the end, Kyousuke immediately jumped to continuing to help Kirino, despite everything that happened between Midnight that day and the morning. What happened to his injuries? The possible love between them, doesn't come off as organic. It almost feels like Kirino slowly melded him into having possible feelings for her, because he's a dimwit and she has to get what she wants.
I wasn't a fan of the inserted drama at the end. Honestly? It's been set up for six months, the parents knew, and nothing really happened with it? That couldn't of been more manufactured, and it felt like the argument was only there so that we could see them both go tsuntsun at full force. I've seen in regular sitcoms where people have the exact same argument. But how's it cleared up? There's really no sentimentality to it, just more of the same attitude complete with a cheeky grin.
I feel like if this show has any particular message, it's that tsundere people in real life would drive any real person nuts and they would not tolerate that attitude. I'm not trying to come off as bitter or paranoid with this series, but it just stuck out to me with how the Kousaka family is all about their bipolar actions and how they can't comprehend their attitude from one person to the other, even in their own family.
I think the biggest disappointment I have with this series, is that all the fighting is so unnecessary. The bickering, the stigmatism, the protection, it really doesn't serve a point since neither of our lead protagonists truly developed from everything that went on. It's like I said earlier, lots of the drama here is straight up manufactured. It feels like that if Kyousuke did absolutely nothing, then his life and everyone else's would have been better. We might not of seen Saori and Kuroneko, but the drama going on within this family is almost too much to handle.
|2010-12-21, 00:31
|Link #143
Senior Member
To me this is absolutely 100% blatantly obvious.
And keep in mind that this argument occurs after he's aware that she has a nice side to her (since that much was shown in Episode 11).
Even with the nice side there, I really don't think that he wants to be playing tsundere games with her all the time.
Look, even if you know that the tsuntsun side is a mask, it can still be nice to just hear friendly words from someone you like. Furthermore, even if you know that the tsuntsun side is a mask, it doesn't make the punches and kicks any less painful, at a basic physical level.
Part of the issue with Ore no Imouto is that the slapstick comedy is played pretty realistically (aside from that one attack from Ayase in Episode 10). Here we even see Kyousuke start to show realistic bruises (if not bleeding) and get KOed.
This isn't like some Wile E. Coyote comedy violence, so I'm not inclined to just laugh it off and roll with it.
Whatever the true feelings behind a slap or a kick, it still hurts, doesn't it? So why would Kyousuke want to keep getting hurt like that? I don't think that the guy is an outright masochist, do you?
The more harmless and minor tsuntsun moments for Kirino - sure, some of that is probably amusing to him now.
But her reverting back to exactly how she was in Episodes 1 through 10 - no, I very strongly think that Kyousuke would not want that. He wants Kirino to be more deredere than that, at least.
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|2010-12-21, 01:15
|Link #144
Join Date: Dec 2003
Age: 35
Of course, we understand it all very clearly from Kirino's perspective now. Kyousuke was the one thing that could shake her resolve, which is why she waited until the last minute to tell him and convinced herself (as an excuse) that there's no way he would care anyway and she didn't care what he thought anyway. That's why she started rambling off the excuses when it became clear that he did care -- that's exactly why she didn't want to tell him in the first place, so now she had to make him not care. And of course, her plan worked -- she pissed him off sufficiently that they were nearly back to being "enemies" again... except that isn't truly what she wanted either. The game did the rest.
So... I guess you could lump the whole thing under "Kirino being tsun" and "Kyousuke being annoyed that Kirino was being tsun"... but that becomes a mighty big catch-all for an awful lot of diverse and complicated behaviour. It's not like "dere" is "nice and honest", and "tsun" is "everything else Kirino does that isn't either nice or honest".
Anyway, like I said, FWIW. Something to think about. You don't need to respond, since you weren't really asking me anyway.
|2010-12-21, 02:17
|Link #145
Senior and Demented
Join Date: May 2006
Or more to the point, yes sir I think you have it. His attitude towards her in the final sequence as she walks down the street reveals an almost complete reversal of his attitude from the first episode... all while her behavior is not markedly changed at all.
In other words, this is the story of someone discovering the true moé of a tsun tsun girl. It's hardly surprising that those who don't appreciate such a girl are gonna have a hard time with the protagonists journey.
Now... all that's left is for her to decipher his code. :-)
|2010-12-21, 03:05
|Link #147
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: in the land down under...
On a related note, since it is incomplete, I don't think we can really tell what the message of this story is yet, and I'm not sure it's quite as simple as some of you are making it out to be. People are complex creatures, after all.
|2010-12-21, 03:23
|Link #148
Join Date: Dec 2003
Age: 35
But incidentally, I do agree with your point that we can't really draw too many conclusions about the message of this show given that this is an alternate/cut-off and original ending. I think it does tell a story when you add it all up, but much like the games this is modeled after, the story here isn't necessarily the main thing the author was trying to build towards all this time. It's "an End", but not "The End".
|2010-12-21, 03:57
|Link #149
Baka Inu~
I think what comes full circle with this series, is that both of our protagonists of the Kousaka family are just...poorly written. Kirino is the tsundere, who is brash and puts up the mask, yet isn't afraid to act selfish or demanding when the time calls for it. She may be desirable, but that doesn't mean she's likable. Kyousuke on the other hand, has a total lack of understand to his own hindrance. The type of person who...you wouldn't want to hang out with because he's so listless and full of hatred.
When you put the two of them in a room, you expect something to happen. And stuff really did happen over these past few episodes, but in different ways. It's just a pain as Kirino is so explosive, yet Kyousuke is very implosive in the way he tolerates everything. Because he acts like such a shell of a man, he has no concern for himself. The problem with that, is why should the audience care for a person who is so dumb and manipulated when he doesn't care for his own being and won't even learn? With the anime, it's almost like he really doesn't want anything out of life in particular, so he'll just strive to make his sister's life the best it can be. Which is a pain, when she's so conflicted in the more traditional sense.
I really wish we knew what happened to cause their hatred in the first place...I really do.
|2010-12-21, 04:05
|Link #150
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Join Date: Nov 2009
Same error as in the previous episode, Kyousuke's behaviour was forced to be out of character to fit this poorly made ending. Quite unnecessary to make such a meaningless ending when a real ending for a possible second season is allready planned.
The drama is useless if we do not see the progress towards the solution. It does barely work in the middle of series and definatly not in a final episode. It is not an issue with having too less time, as they were free to leave the novel at any time in this ending nor would have taken it long to present a complete line of thoughts and take out useless apologyzing ect out.
Example for kirino dere side: Kyousuke got beat up, Kirino tries to leave for america as she saw that she just hurts Kyousuke (his wake-up-scene could easily back that up, he goes to the airport telling her that besides some hurt feelings this new action in his life feels fun, after all. Would not have take much time and would be understandable as he reached such a conclusion before allready. It would display the current stage of development, without digging any further into a relationship situation.
There are surely a lot of easy to think of endings, for each type of character trait they want to display. But choosing to leave everything out in an episode where they had the freedom to do everything they wanted is just a bad work. Most of the episode even follows the novel, till the point where he looked at the album, then they make one change, that he found the ticket for the flight, creating a bit trouble, then a total cut and everything is normal.
Just very bad work.
The show had potential, with alternate endings even a chance to create a full story, which is rare for a novel-based anime where it mostly screams for more seasons and leaves us mostly hanging in the air. It had a good mix of characters, taking different fields mostly, and some nice confrontations between similar characters. It started of with some nice messages about 2Dvs3D, otaku culture, social pressure ect. but lost it along the way.
What I will remember from the show will probably be Kirino. It was nice for me to see that she could keep up a tsun side so long, felt somehow fresh to an over-used stereotype. Too bad the anime staff failed to show her development properly within the tsun catagory and just jumped to dere, making her tsun more irrational than they really are. Anime-Kyousuke I will forget quickly, as they ruined his character in the second half of the series, especiall last 2 episodes and episode 8, for no reason with all the out of character-acting.
Looking forward to the PSP game and hope the game-staff will use the potential better.
|2010-12-21, 09:35
|Link #151
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Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Somewhere between life and death.
Age: 36
Ah as expected, a rather "tame" ending, it is TV after all.
There are another 4 coming out on DVD for the full ending I heard.
Just got to wait. ^_^
Now just what is in that album...
Don't spoil it for me though. >.>
|2010-12-21, 10:19
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|2010-12-21, 11:26
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Because this is the best ending even if H scene was omitted.
|2010-12-21, 15:17
|Link #156
Baka Inu~
|2010-12-21, 15:29
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It's certainly true, though, that the simple fact that he was kept in the dark for so long played a role here.
One thing that maybe I should make clear: Part of the reason why I'm interpreting this episode (and this anime) the way that I am, is that contrary interpretations would leave me feeling more or less like Nukerjsr does. All of this would seem like a colossal waste of time to me if the female lead doesn't go through meaningful character development.
I just don't find this overall narrative satisfying if I didn't believe that the two leads developed, and developed significantly, over the course of the anime. Also, my favorite tsundere type is the classic type - the one that moves mostly from tsuntsun to deredere over the course of the story.
I wrote a short blog entry on "The Degradation of the Term Tsundere" over a year ago, and while my understanding of the term has changed slightly since then, I think that this blog entry still sums up what I like, and don't like, about tsunderes (and how the term itself is applied to characters).
In fact - after reading Nukerjsr' take on this episode, I have to admit that the whole thing is rather heavy-handed, a bit forced, and unrealistic. I don't think that even the anime itself really fully conveyed just how big a deal it was for Kirino to turn this trip to America down, especially at this incredibly late juncture.
|2010-12-21, 17:55
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Balanced Diet
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After watching this I wish I had Kyousuke as a brother. My brother used to pay a huge amount of attention to me in the beginning. When I was younger to the point of carrying me around when I was really little. We pretty much spent all our time together as kids without much concern for others. However, when I got into highschool he sort of acted really really strange, became really distant and stopped associating with me. That oddness has always confused me, but Kyousuke is very straight forward and seems to genuinely care for his sister despite any crap she is willing to set upon him.
He has always been willing to go at length to help out his family, and he is such a ...whats the word... normal guy, like he doesn't have any super traits. He is not this amazing problem solver or super hero, he is very relatable in many regards. It's his dedication and determination that seems to get him through.
I am not a fan of hitting in any relationships of any kind, being on the recieving end by too many. However, I have mixed feelings about this episode due to the bipolar presentation. Seeing that scene was actually very very difficult for me, but I pressed on. I am beginning to feel that with such violent acts, constant mistreatement despite desire to be close and on good terms, that Kyousuke is in an abusive situation. I don't see him as a masochist at all as those in abusive relationships often don't realize they're involved in them. Or rather they are so desperate on seeking approval and making the other person happy they become trapped.
I was hoping that the ending would actually show a more toning down of that behaviour. However it did not, I can understand the reasonings behind this as she seemed to want him to say something. However, he did not as he felt going to America was best for her. It seems he always thinks of Kirino's best interest and that is very likable. I think that series could have gone longer, though I don't know much about the manga, I may read it soon though. I know that anime tend to "crunch" on 12 episode shows as it gets closer to the end. There is only a few 12 episode seasons that I felt fulfilled after watching.
Where in the world was I going with this... Mah, just ignore me~
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I searched the forums and I might be missing a thread but I would not find the answer for my problem.
My phone started to act up and start slowing down alot. After removing my 3rd apps, the same issue was happening. At random times the screen would lock in black and not turn on. The phone works but the screen is not on...
So I did a wipe on the phone (i backed up my contacts) and I used jl_cmder, I took a screenshot and the phone has the os installed. stuck at the "NOT SOLD. YOU MAY ONLY USE THIS SOFTWARE UNDER AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF RIM...etc at the bottom of the page is a square with a big OK. You press it and it takes you to the wizard... well even if I press the screen I cant get it to bypass.
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A new way for Minnesotans to buy health insurance could provide the lowest premiums in the country, but when state officials announced those numbers Friday, they could not compare the new prices to what consumers pay today.
Gov Mark Dayton's administration promoted a comparison showing Minnesota to be the lowest of 17 states that have announced premiums in new marketplaces established to follow the new federal law popularly known as Obamacare.
"I'm here today with good news for Minnesota consumers," said Commerce Commissioner Mike Rothman, an appointee of the Democratic governor.
"Coverage is going to become much more affordable for a million Minnesotans," said Executive Director April Todd-Malmlov of the newly formed MNsure insurance marketplace.
Republicans did not see the announcement in such glowing terms.
"These rates are higher than what is currently available on the open market, and even with promises that health care reform will bring more affordability, it seems we were sold a bill of goods," said Senate Minority Leader David Hann, R-Eden Prairie, a former Senate health care chairman.
The health insurance marketplace, known as MNsure, will begin selling policies offered by existing private insurance companies on Oct. 1. Policies will become effective Jan. 1.
Most Minnesotans receive insurance through their employers, and most are not expected to be affected by MNsure. However, those who buy insurance privately or are on government-funded programs such as Medical Assistance (Minnesota's version of Medicaid) or MinnesotaCare can use the mostly online marketplace.
Insurance premiums will be subsidized by the federal government for anyone earning less than four times the poverty rate, $94,200 annual income for a family of four.
Some examples MNsure gave for the lowest premiums of basic policies:
— A 25-year-old in southeastern Minnesotan earning $23,000 would pay about $65 a month after federal subsidies reduce the premium.
— In northeastern Minnesota, a family of four with $65,000 income would pay about $300 a month.
— A 60-year-old in the southwest earning more than $46,000 would pay $315 monthly.
— In west-central Minnesota, a 40-year-old with a $45,000 income would pay $135 a month.
— A northwestern Minnesota family of four with a $65,000 income would pay $331 each month.
Minnesotans with incomes below $15,282 receive free health insurance under Medical Assistance. Those earning up to $22,980 qualify for reduced-premium MinnesotaCare. Those with incomes up to $46,960 receive federal assistance to lower their cost.
More than half of Minnesotans probably will receive federal tax credits to reduce insurance cost, Todd-Malmlov said.
Insurers offer policies with four levels of coverage.
Employers with fewer than 50 workers and individuals will be able to use MNsure.
Each Minnesotan will have at least two insurance companies offering policies on MNsure.
Those with the fewest companies offering policies are in the southeast, while five companies will use MNsure to sell policies from the Twin Cities' north to St. Louis County. Western Minnesotans will have four companies vying for business, while parts of northeastern and south-central Minnesota will have three companies.
Rothman said that people in areas with fewer insurance companies offering policies likely will pay higher premiums.
Officials said better health insurance policies will be available next year. But they said the new policies will be so different that they cannot say if Minnesotans actually will pay less.
Sen. Tony Lourey, DFL-Kerrick, called MNsure "a step forward," adding that it is impossible to compare today's privately purchased insurance policies with those soon to be available because federal law made so many changes in what policies must cover.
The new policies will be "better value, better products," said Lourey, Senate author of the bill authorizing MNsure. "You are going to be better off."
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So what are the beauty essentials that you need to look perfect all day long? Well I'm Dina Carmen from Stylist.com and I'm going to tell you what to put together for the perfect makeup bag. OK, let's establish our main goal: Do not over-stuff. For the first makeup item, I like to start with a tinted lip gloss. I get a two-for-one: Color and moisture. Compressed powder in a compact can instantly smooth a complexion and freshen an 8-hour-old look. And of course the mirror is a must to check for makeup smudges.
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I liked the tip. With endless products in market, its difficult to decide. Thumps up for the tip
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That was not at all what I was expecting. I was hoping for tips on how to pack your make up in a make up bag - not what to carry with you. This was a very basic " suggestion" on what to carry with you. For me, this was a flop!
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I Agree with everyone. Very basic.
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Very basic. It seems the more videos I watch, the more I find they are on absolute beginner level. Where are the videos for advanced users of makeup?
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this is pretty much basic information that im sure most women already know.
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This is a good basic list to keep your look refreshed as the day goes on.
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mint strips are a great idea
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Posted by stinenavy on 8/18/2013 5:22:00 PM (view original):"EVERYBODY"? I'd say the majority of people that use slowdown are coaches going up against superior teams, and they usually lose anyway. It's not as if slowdown is some magic bullet.
Posted by hoosierkyle on 8/18/2013 3:35:00 PM (view original):Lets change the name.
EVERYBODY on this game just slows it down and completely ruins the game. It's like we have a game filled with Bo Ryan fans instead of people that enjoy watching basketball.
Fix it WIS.
Posted by isack24 on 8/18/2013 6:42:00 PM (view original):I'd like to see some rocket surgery.
Posted by hogstench on 8/18/2013 7:36:00 PM (view original):Posted by isack24 on 8/18/2013 6:42:00 PM (view original):I'd like to see some rocket surgery. That's what she said
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I almost missed my date with PSY, but I have a long subway ride and my love of Twitter to thank for getting me up front and personal with the man who brought Gangnam Style (826,061,391 views as of 11/26) to the world.
Five days on an island will leave you feeling disconnected. Although armed with a smart phone and tablet, I spent a long and blissfully detached getaway on Jeju this fall. I snapped a few pictures with my phone and did read a bit using my tablet, but for the most part I managed to stay away from the black hole that is the internet.
I arrived back in Seoul on a Wednesday evening and from there I still had to venture farther north to my city of Uijeongbu. I sat squished next to my vacation companions on the subway with little left to say to each other after five days of bonding. I took this time to catch up on my Twitter obsession and scrolled aimlessly through a few days worth of updates.
All of a sudden I was bombarded with a blast of tweets about a free show Psy was promising his Seoul fans if he made it to #1 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. I had to piece together the news, but I gathered that there would be a free concert in Seoul that following night and that Psy might be shirtless at some point during the event. Less than 24 hours later I was on the same subway heading back into the city to finally meet the man who had recently, in the eyes of my family and friends, made my move to Korea an impressive one.
My friends and I decided to play it safe and we made our way into Seoul around 4pm for a 10pm concert start time. As we climbed the stairs to the Seoul City Hall subway exit we realized that the early arrival game-plan was not exclusively ours. The Seoul municipal government closed off streets around the exit and security and safety officials were already directing fans of all ages as they clamored to find the right sitting spot to wait out the early evening. We managed to find a small patch of grass to claim for the next few hours and the atmosphere continued to intensify as time ticked by.
At first I was impressed with the patient and orderly Koreans who sat quietly waiting for the right time to stand and enjoy the show, but then things got hectic. The section we were sitting in got closed off because too many people were trying to walk through the seated audience members. My friend who had gone in search of food was told she couldn't rejoin us. Older Koreans who had been waiting for hours grew tired and had to be carried out of the crowd. I even witnessed one older gentleman faint in the middle of arguing with a security guard.
One moment I was on the phone telling my detained friend to duck under the security tape and make a run for it and the next moment the Korean crowd simultaneously decided to stand up and rush the stage. Picnics were trampled as little children were scooped up. My other friend grabbed my arm as we were pushed forward and my constrained friend used the instant of confusion to dart into the moving crowd. A few minutes later we found ourselves smack dab in front of Psy's stage. My lost friend found us and we all stood in silence admiring our close proximity to greatness.
It was only after the fact that I learned of the crowd's staggering statistics. More than 80,000 people came out to see Psy perform for two hours. Psy was very humble on stage and there was more than one moment where he seemed to stop and just stare at the crowd in disbelief. He laughed and told us, "I did not get here because I was worthy of it. I'm here because of all of you. I'm just a fat man with two kids."
The Seoul concert was an elaborate thank you to Psy's Korean fans, who supported him before the horse dance was a phenomenon. The crowd loved him and he took many opportunities to thank them for their continued support. He ran back and forth along a long stage that extended into the audience, only stopped dancing at one point to chug an entire bottle of soju, graced us with two versions of Gangnam Style and went shirtless at the end of the show, as promised. I went from watching the video (with no volume) on my iPad back in July, to being a few inches from the front row security guards with my surprised waegook face plastered all over the big screens. Oh, did I forget to mention that? Yeah, that happened. I love life.
Devan Meserve is a Seacoast native who is teaching abroad in Korea. She can be reached at Devan Meserve
twitter: @devanrosey; blog: http://mykoreaquest.wordpress.com.


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Aug. 28, 2008
NEW HAVEN, Conn. - Natalia Mann, Maggie Westfal, Emma Whitfield and Hayley Zevenbergen started their careers at Yale in 2005 with a bang, helping the Bulldogs to an Ivy League title, a school-record 15 wins and a pair of victories in the NCAA College Cup. The Class of 2009 hopes their playing days at Yale come to an end with a similar dream season.
"This senior class is one of the most successful we've ever had," said Yale head coach Rudy Meredith. "They have a lot of experience and they know how to win. Whatever situations come up, they've dealt with them, and hopefully they can pass that knowledge on to the younger players."
The four seniors have been a part of 34 wins in their first three seasons. With a talented and deep supporting cast, that number figures to rise significantly in 2008 as the Bulldogs hope to again challenge for the Ivy title and earn a berth in the College Cup. Nine starters are back from last year's team that finished 11-6 overall and 5-2 in Ivy play.
"There are three keys to our success this season - talent, experience and chemistry," Meredith said. "I know we have the talent, and I know we have the experience, but you don't know about the chemistry until we all come together."
That process started on Aug. 22 with the first practice. The Bulldogs open the regular season on Sept. 5 at UConn at 7 p.m.
Whitfield, the team captain, and Westfal will lead a potent offense. The two have combined for 30 goals in their careers. Whitfield's 39 career points are the most of anyone on the roster. Last fall, she tied for third on the team in goals (2) despite being limited to only 10 games because of injury. Westfal earned first team All-Northeast and unanimous first team All-Ivy honors last year after finishing second in the league in goals (10) and points (24).
Mann and Zevenbergen anchor the defense. Mann has started every game she has played in at Yale, and her 53 starts are the most of anyone on the roster. She earned second team All-Ivy honors last year after tying for the team lead in assists with four. Zevenbergen has started 47 games but was limited to 14 games (11 starts) in 2007 because of injury.
Three other returning players earned post season recognition last year. Junior defender Sophia Merrifield was named first team All-Ivy and second team All-Northeast Region after starting all 17 games. Sophomore midfielder Kate Macauley earned second team All-Ivy recognition in addition to being named to the SoccerBuzz All-Northeast Region Freshman team. She tied for third on the team in goals and tied for fourth in points. Sophomore forward Becky Brown also was selected to the SoccerBuzz Freshman team and earned honorable mention All-Ivy recognition. She finished fourth in the Ivy League in goals (4) and tied for fifth in points (17).
One of the strengths of this year's team should be its depth. On defense, junior Hannah Smith started 16 games last fall and has played in every game since arriving at Yale. Four other juniors - Eliza Walper, Andrea Bouchard, Jacqueline Gantes and Ali Giusto - all have at least 15 career games of experience. Sophomore Jessica Peterson also will contribute.
Up front, a pair of juniors should be scoring threats. Caitlin Collins appeared in all 17 games last year and tied for the team lead in assists with four. Leslie Perez started a career-high 13 games and tied for third on the team in goals (2). Sophomore Natalie Romine also will try and contribute. She appeared in 16 games off the bench in 2007 and scored her first career goal against Cornell.
Sophomore Ayana Sumiyasu is the only returning goalkeeper. She appeared in 12 games as a rookie and posted a 1.73 goals against average. Freshmen Adelaide Gay joins the team this year. She was a three-time first team all-state and all-league selection at the Lawrenceville School.
Five other freshmen will try to make an immediate impact. Alana Gebhart, a first team All-South Coast League selection at Capistrano Valley High School in California, and Jacque Sahlberg, who earned first team all-conference honors at Boise (ID) High School, add depth to the defense. Miyuki Hino, who scored 21 goals last year at the Sidwell Friends School in Maryland, joins the forward line, while Enma Mullo, a two-time all-league selection at Sacred Heart Academy in New York, and Lindsey Raymond, a first team Dual County All Star at Action Boxborough High School in Massachusetts, hope to contribute in the midfield.
In addition, Megan Ashforth joins the roster this fall after transferring from the University of Virginia. She appeared in six games off the bench for the Cavaliers last year and was a high school All-America selection at nearby New Canaan High School.
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Report filed by Tim Bennett, Yale Sports Publicity


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COVINGTON, KY -- A Northern Kentucky woman charged with having sex with a teenage boy has been released from jail in Kenton County, reports the Cincinnati Enquirer.
Jeni Lee Dinkel was released from the Kenton County jail late Saturday after serving time for having sex with the teenage boy in her Villa Hills home last year. Dinkel, who is 51, entered the jail Oct. 4 to serve time for third-degree rape.
Dinkel pleaded guilty in May to one count of third-degree rape for having sex with a 15-year-old friend of her son. In August, she was sentenced to serve 60 days of a five-year sentence. Her jail time was delayed while her 16-year-old son received treatment for cancer. She was also sentenced to five years' probation and must register as a sex offender for 20 years, the Enquirer reports.
The mother of the teenage victim has filed a lawsuit in Kenton Circuit Court that accuses several people and agencies with failing to take proper action to stop the abuse, reports the newspaper.
The suit seeks unspecified damages from Dinkel; Dinkel's husband, retired Bengals linebacker Tom Dinkel; Covington Catholic High School Principal Michael Clines; the Covington Diocese, and Park Hills Police Chief Rick Smith.
The defendants are accused of "willful, wanton, reckless and grossly negligent conduct" resulting in "permanent mental and emotional injuries that the victim will continue to suffer," the suit says. The Enquirer is not naming the victim's mother to avoid identifying the victim.
The Covington diocese responded by saying it believes it and Covington Catholic High School "complied fully" with their legal obligations to report the suspected abuse that took place off school grounds, reports the Enquirer.
Copyright: - Cincinnati.Com NKY.com


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Using Mac Preview for a quick slideshow - fail
25 comments:
First off, with Cover Flow, you can expand the size of the pictures. Between the 'flow and the name portion are three small lines. Merely grab those with your mouse and pull down and that will increase the photo/'flow size.
Column view of the finder is another way. When you select a file in column view, it brings up a preview in the next column. If you expand the size of that column, the size of the preview will increase while you are still free to navigate in the prior column.
- January 9, 2010 at 1:48 PM
- David Alison said...
@Scott Edwards: Thanks for the comment Scott. Coverflow is pretty limited on sizing options and the Column view preview is again very small. I don't really notice it on my dual screen Mac Pro but when I view this on the 13" screen of a MacBook it's very limited.
- January 9, 2010 at 2:26 PM
- David Alison said...
I just asked my youngest daughter how she handles this on her MacBook:
"I go to the pictures using finder (icon view), click Edit / Select All, then double click on the first icon. It loads it up into Preview, then I select View / Slideshow. If I like the photo I add it to my iPhoto with the button at the bottom. Later I load up iPhoto and share the pics with Facebook."
I truly love having a power-user daughter.
- January 9, 2010 at 3:15 PM
Another option (once you've done your daughter's select all) is to hit opt-cmd-y. This will automatically start a slideshow of everything selected.
- January 9, 2010 at 3:26 PM
- Matt said...
Am I missing something? Why not drag the whole folder to Preview?
- January 9, 2010 at 3:46 PM
I think this is an issue where educating the user is the best solution. Double clicking a document open that document in the program it belongs to. That's standard behavior and it is not standard behavior that a document based program would navigate through more documents in the folder. Yes, there are some programs that are made to be folder based but Preview isn't one of them and that isn't Preview's norm.
BTW, it is possible to drag a folder of photos to Preview.
- January 9, 2010 at 4:47 PM
- SLS said...
Donationware Xee behaves the way you want it to as well: Open a photo in any folder, then hitting the space bar or PgDwn pages through the other photos in the folder. It also allows for cropping, resizing, etc. Reminds me a bit of irfanview from the Windows world. Worth a look.
- January 9, 2010 at 5:06 PM
- Tom said...
"Now she navigates to the folder, selects the file and clicks the little eyeball. Quick Look is even faster than preview but has a small problem: if I click the Full Screen button it loses the ability to navigate through the rest of the images."
I recently noticed this, too: the arrows stop working in full screen QuickLook. I don't know if this is because of the kind of window full screen-view uses, but if you command-~, keyboard focus returns to the previous window and QuickLook stays afloat. Just by-the-by…
- January 9, 2010 at 7:22 PM
@Tom: Full-screen Quicklook applies only to the file(s) selected. If you select all of the files in the folder and go into a fullscreen Quicklook, it will start a slideshow.
- January 9, 2010 at 10:35 PM
Thanks for the tip, it is great for reading comics too which I am a avid fan.
- January 9, 2010 at 11:22 PM
- Lee said...
This sounds like a job for Automator:
1. Launch Automator; select Application template
2. Add action Files & Folders>Get Selected Items
3. Add action Files & Folders>Get Folder Contents
4. Add action Photos>Open Images in Preview
5. Save application then add it to Finder toolbar
Now all you have to do in the Finder is navigate to and select the folder and click the application icon in the toolbar.
- January 10, 2010 at 9:11 AM
- David Alison said...
@Matt: I didn't realize that would work - thanks! Then again, that's why I encourage comments.
@Anon: That's an excellent point. What I try to point out in the blog post is that the purpose of preview is to quickly view a document; more often than not I've found preview to be used to scan multiple documents. I would argue that having it load a single document and then disabling navigation controls doesn't add any value to the user, but more often becomes an issue for users that meant to select more than one file.
This kind of design issue is often raised in UI meetings: where does one stray from the strict rules to enable an action that better serves what a user expects to do.
@SLS: Thanks for the tip on Xee - I'll check it out. So far I'm really digging Phoenix Slides but it's great to see a comparable product.
@Lee: Outstanding suggestion. It's funny but only after 2 years on the Mac have I started to explore Automator and what it can do. Once again, worthy of a blog post on the topic.
Thanks to all of you for the comments. Additional suggestions or application recommendations are encouraged.
- January 10, 2010 at 11:09 AM
- Tom said...
@Scott: I know how it works, I think you're confused by what I meant. In regular window QuickLook, one can use the arrow keys to change the selection of the Finder window and thus what the QuickLook window displays. You lose that ability in full screen mode, though you can return keyboard focus to the Finder window without losing visual focus on full screen QuickLook. Turns out to be easier than I thought to start a slideshow from a single image in a Finder window though: though the arrow keys themselves stop working, command-a still works.
- January 10, 2010 at 11:43 AM
I really think that changing Preview would be a disaster. Apple sets the pace for UI's and once one of their most-used applications breaks the mold, where does it stop?
On top of the 3rd-parties that would feel free to do whacky things "because Preview does it", your wife is also not learning the consistent way to work with groups of files, and will run into problems with other Apps, or the Finder, or... (For example, if you want to delete several files in Finder, you select one, CMD-Delete, and..., and... the next file's not auto-selected so you can do the same thing. Why?)
- January 10, 2010 at 1:13 PM
- Matt said...
Another "things you didn't know you can do with Preview" item: if you open more than one PDF file in Preview, you can drag pages from the sidebar of one Preview PDF window to the sidebar of any other Preview PDF window, and then save the altered file. Very handy!
- January 10, 2010 at 1:36 PM
- David Alison said...
@Anon: Obviously I disagree that it would be a disaster or I wouldn't have recommended it. I understand the stance that says "a standard is a standard" but it can be carried too far. If an internal counter was placed in Preview and monitored the number of times people opened a single file, then tried navigating to the next / previous using the buttons in the toolbar I would imagine they would find that a significant number of people do that.
I look at Preview as a beefed up version of Quick Look. All I would like to see is the way Quick Look works be extended to Preview.
That or Quick Look is fixed so that when you move it into Full Screen mode you can navigate with it the same way you can when it's windowed. Either one works for me.
- January 10, 2010 at 5:45 PM
- David Chilstrom said...
I definitely hold with the stick to standards crowd on this issue. No need to rant about it, just when things work the same across all applications it's easier for everybody. You suggest that by navigating to a particular folder I am interested in all of the files in that folder. That is almost never the case. I don't want Preview or any other application second guessing my intentions.
Both Preview and Quicklook follow the convention of previewing only the selected files. Quicklook retains its navigation abilities while in full screen mode. When the cursor is moved over the image, the nav controls are overlaid on the image. They continue to function whether visible or not.
- January 11, 2010 at 2:05 AM
Your whole concept creates problems.
When you click on the first file and then navigate to the 'next' file, what do you mean? The next file alphabetically? Or by date? or by size? The folder can be sorted any way you wish, so how is the computer going to know which one you want?
More importantly, the entire concept is a huge problem. For any Mac action, you have to open the file first. If the software needs a file, it is supposed to ask before opening it. You're suggesting breaking that protocol (so now the user has to remember when the computer will open files for them and when it won't). The real disaster is when someone learns to create a virus or trogan and make it a .jpg file. Under your scenario, Preview would open that file without asking permission. Boom.
I think it's ridiculous to ask Apple to violate one of the most basic principles there is (you must open a file before you can do anything with it) simply because your wife can't remember to select all the files before opening or to use any of the other ways to accomplish the same thing. There are times when it makes sense to break the rules, but this isn't even close to being one of them.
- January 11, 2010 at 9:14 AM
- David Chilstrom said...
Preview's behavior is analogous to how things work in the real world. When I take an Apple from a bag and juice it, my expectation is that only the apple I chose is affected. Likewise, when I dump the entire bag of apples into the juicer, I expect all the apples to be juiced. It would be disastrous if the laws of physics caused unintended objects to be affected by our actions.
In Preview, if I select three images in a folder and open them, my expectation is that when I view a slideshow, only those three images will appear. If suddenly other images were to show up after viewing the third image, that would be unexpected, as I signaled my intention when I chose the three images. Perhaps the multi-slide mode you are suggesting would only kick in when one image is chosen, but that raises the question why then and not when two folder images are open? For some people, what you are suggesting might simplify things, for many others it would be mind boggling.
- January 11, 2010 at 9:20 AM
- David Alison said...
@David Chilstrom: Thanks for the comments David. I do see your point, but I look at Quick Look and Preview as serving the same purpose. Preview just allows me to do a little more like annotating and printing. I expect them to behave similarly when viewing files.
If I select a single file in the Finder and activate Quick Look on it then I can continue to navigate through the files that adjoin it in that folder. If I select a group of files and activate Quick Look it only navigates through the files selected. All I am looking for is Preview to perform the same way.
I do believe that Quick Look is broken because when I switch to full screen mode I lose my navigational abilities if I only have a single file selected. It's difficult to explain to the user that when you switch to full screen mode that you lose the navigational controls you just had a moment ago. I don't believe that switching from windowed to full screen should have an impact on navigational controls, especially since if I activate Quick Look with multiple files selected and switch to Full Screen I can continue to navigate.
Preview is different than a typical application too. The primary toolbar contains controls for navigating through the files I am viewing. For all intents and purposes Preview is simply yet another way of quickly finding or viewing the file I want.
Finally, as to your Slideshow example for Preview, I would think that the only time I would ever want to run a slideshow is if I have more than a single file selected - all it does is automatically (or on command) advance me through a series of images. If standards are to be strictly enforced than Slideshow should be disabled if only a single file is detected.
@Anon: As I mentioned above, I would want it to work the way Quick Look does from a navigation standpoint. I don't think your "navigating over a trojan infected file" argument holds much water; if I have a file I suspect of being a trojan the last thing I'm going to do is leave it sitting around. Chances are I'm going to select it and preview it anyway.
- January 11, 2010 at 10:05 AM
- Matt said...
One thing to bear in mind is that Quick Look is not an application, it's a feature of the Finder. So, broadly speaking, the way Quick Look responds to keystrokes will be similar to the way the Finder behaves. Which is not necessarily the way a typical application will behave.
- January 11, 2010 at 2:06 PM
Yes, it's a feature of the finder and just
-> apple + a
-> alt + space
and there you are...
- January 17, 2010 at 11:38 AM
I understand your gripe David. Seemed odd to me the first time I tried it too. I'm used to it now and like the consistency of it. I agree an option in preferences would be the way to go or just really explain to non-techies clearly how it works because it ain't rocket surgery ;-)
Scott In Vail, CO
- February 2, 2010 at 2:05 AM
- Michael Cunningham said...
I agree one hundred percent with you David, this is one of the biggest gripes I've had with my Mac since I converted from a long time Windows user. If I have a large folder full of photos and other folders full of photos, I have to press ctrl + a then ctrl + click to deselect every other folder in the current folder. Then I click open, if there are a lot of photos preview lags the hell out of my computer as it seems to open every photo at the same time, and sometimes it even opens them up in two or more preview windows. If I just click one photo, it shows me one photo and will NOT allow me to look at the one before it or the one next to it.
Someone asked how it would decide which photo to look at, that's a stupid question, obviously it will scroll depending on how the photos are arranged in the folder (which is up to you...) Why would I ever want to look at just one photo and be restricted to viewing only that? On a Windows you open a picture and you CAN view that one picture only if you like, but you also ahve the convenience of being able to look through as many photos after in that folder as you like without having the annoying extra steps. Also they don't all load at once, they load one at a time, as you are viewing them. Give us the option at least, geez.
Other than that, Macs are easier to use than a Windows for the most part. BTW you should disable captcha word verification on your blog, it makes it so difficult to post a comment and you'd definitely lose comments as a result.
- March 3, 2012 at 9:30 AM
I'm pretty technical - well, I'm a geek actually.
But I couldn't figure out how to run the Slideshow until I visit here...
Preview is SO unintuitive (not only for slideshow...)
- March 5, 2013 at 8:38 PM


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Renewable energy integration 'achievable in UAE'
Dubai, January 28, 2012
Integrating renewable energy generation into UAE power grids is more achievable and realistic than in other countries in Europe, according to an industry expert.
Bruce Smith, business advisor for Abu Dhabi Water and Electricity Authority (Adwea), said that the abundance of renewable energy sources, particularly solar, in the UAE compared to unpredictable sources in Europe, means the country is ideally positioned to capitalise on next generation smart power applications.
"Addressing the question of whether integrating the UAE's renewable energy generation capacity into the network presents a significant technical challenge, the short answer is no," said Smith, as Dubai gears up to host Middle East Electricity, taking place in Dubai from February 7 to 9.
ME Electricity is the world's leading energy event that focuses on power, lighting, renewable, nuclear and water sectors.
"The target of seven per cent of Abu Dhabi's generation capacity by 2020 and five per cent of Dubai's by 2030 from renewable sources is relatively low from a global perspective and does not present a real problem for integration into the network."
"By way of comparison, the European Union has a 2020 target of 20 per cent of all energy consumption from renewable sources, necessitating a capacity far above this level in order to meet overall consumption," remarked Smith.
According to him, challenges exist in European nations where there are higher proportions of renewable energy in the overall energy mix and less reliable sources of solar and wind based renewable energy generation – an issue the UAE doesn't have to contend with.
"Solar power is likely to form the bulk of the proposed capacity of renewable energy in the UAE, and radiation levels are more dependable and predictable during the peak demand period of the summer months than European wind and solar power resources," he added.
With the planet focusing on alternative energy as the future in global energy, renewables have become a key sector of growth within the 'Middle East Electricity' exhibition, said the organisers.
At this year's edition, almost 10 per cent of the exhibitors will be showcasing new and renewable energy products and services, including solar, wind, geothermal and nuclear energy, revealed Anita Mathews, exhibition director.
"According to a recent report by Bloomberg New Energy Finance, renewables are expected to contribute to almost 15.7 percent of the world's energy by 2030 and global spending is projected to hit $7 trillion," she added.-TradeArabia News Service


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COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Just days away from its season opener
Friday against Middle Tennessee, the Tennessee Tech soccer team
selected its 2009 team captains. Junior Brooke Mayo, and sophomore
Lindsey Reed earned the honors, while junior Kathryn Lally was
named the team's academic captain.
"We expect our captains to lead and be responsible," second-year head coach Becky Fletcher said. "They should set an example both on and off the field. They serve as a team voice, and they are an extension of the coaching staff."
Tech hosts MTSU Friday at 4 p.m. at the Tech Soccer Field.
The captains were voted on by their teammates, and all three are captains for the first time.
"Brooke worked very hard during the summer, and she kept in contact with all the newcomers, making sure they felt comfortable," Fletcher said. "She has really stepped up a level and we have been very impressed with her, and obviously her teammates feel the same way.
"Lindsey is a very vocal player from the back line. She communicates and asks a lot of questions, and her teammates feel comfortable coming to her with questions."
Lally, a business major, has exemplified what it means to be a student-athlete, earning outstanding grades in the classroom while showing her dedication to Tennessee Tech soccer on the field.
"Kathryn is our academic captain because she is such a great student and leader," Fletcher said. "She will help make sure everybody is doing well in the classroom, and help organize study hall on the road."
One year removed from taking the Golden Eagles to their first Ohio Valley Conference tournament in five seasons, Fletcher aims even higher in 2009, as 12 incoming freshmen join 12 returnees from a season ago.
Defender Brittany Rogers is the lone senior on the 2009 squad, and junior Ashley Smith is the team's reigning offensive MVP. Smith racked up 17 points on seven goals and three assists in 2008.
The 12 newcomers who make up Fletcher's first recruiting class come to Tech from seven different states. In addition to six girls from Tennessee, Fletcher added players from Georgia, Illinois, Michigan, Maine, Colorado and Hawaii.
"This is our first recruiting class and we signed 12 girls," Fletcher said. "It wasn't just quantity, we were looking for quality, and we got both. We wanted a full roster. We want girls to compete for a spot on our team, and it's going to bring that competition back. I think the upperclassmen are ready for that, and the new girls are ready to prove something. They're ready to build their own tradition, and that's something we're looking for."
After a two-year absence, Jen Hoffman will also be back on the field for the Golden Eagles in 2009. Hoffman earned OVC all-freshman honors in 2006 before spending a year away from Tech in 2007. She returned to the Golden Eagles in 2008, when she sat out the season due to NCAA transfer rules. Now Hoffman is ready to get back on the field and play a vital role in Tech's offense.
"Jen is a very good athlete and a very good, very smart soccer player," Fletcher said. "I think just having her out on the field is going to give us a competitive edge. She brings that out of everybody."
The added depth will give Fletcher and first-year assistant Ronda Brooks a luxury she didn't experience last year, as Tech played with a thin roster during the 2008 season. The full roster will give the coaching staff the option to change systems if needed, and constantly keep fresh legs on the field despite a challenging nine-week Friday/Sunday schedule.
With a wealth of depth comes the responsibility to make important personnel decisions. Fletcher and Brooks have a good idea of the style they want their team to play, but are still toying with different player combinations. It is a process that is unlikely to end when the regular season begins.
"We're happy with the system that we will be playing, and we're still trying to find different combinations of players to insert into that system," Brooks said. "That is something that could change from game to game, we're going to have a lot of options."
Throughout the fall camp, Fletcher has put every position up for grabs, giving every player an equal chance to earn a starting spot, while sparking some healthy competition.
"There is competition for every single position, from goalkeeper to our front line," Fletcher said. "I'm ready to see our team play somebody else, instead of kicking each other all day."
The talented Golden Eagle squad will have its work cut out for it with a challenging 2009 schedule.
The Golden Eagles and Blue Raiders have met 11 times on the soccer field, with MTSU holding a 9-2 record over Tech. The teams last met in 2004.
"We're excited to revive the rivalry again. MTSU is a good Sun Belt team, and historically a strong program." Fletcher said. "We feel like it will be a very competitive match."
After hosting UT Chattanooga next Friday, the Golden Eagles will hit the road for their next seven matches.
"Last year we made the OVC tournament for the first time in five years, and this year we can't settle for that," Fletcher said. "We want to take that a step further. We want to get better every time we step on the field, whether it's for practice or a match. The goal is to peak at the right time, we want to be playing our best soccer at the end of the season."
Admission is free for all Tech regular season home matches.
Mayo, Reed, Lally named captains; Golden Eagles open season against MTSU Friday
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Just days away from its season opener
Friday against Middle Tennessee, the Tennessee Tech soccer team
selected its 2009 team captains. Junior Brooke Mayo, and sophomore
Lindsey Reed earned the honors, while junior Kathryn Lally was
named the team's academic captain.


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Squatting::Controller - default controller class for Squatting
package App::Controllers; use Squatting ':controllers'; our @C = ( C( Thread => [ '/forum/(\d+)/thread/(\d+)-(\w+)' ], get => sub { my ($self, $forum_id, $thread_id, $slug) = @_; # # get thread from database... # $self->render('thread'); }, post => sub { my ($self, $forum_id, $thread_id, $slug) = @_; # # add post to thread # $self->redirect(R('Thread', $forum_id, $thread_id, $slug)); } ) );
Squatting::Controller is the default controller class for Squatting applications. Its job is to take HTTP requests and construct an appropriate response by setting up output headers and returning content.
The constructor takes a name, an arrayref or URL patterns, and a hash of method definitions. There is a helper function called C() that makes this slightly less verbose.
This will create a shallow copy of the controller. You may optionally pass in a hash of options that will be merged into the new clone.
These methods are called when their respective HTTP requests are sent to the controller. @args is the list of regex captures from the URL pattern in $self->urls that matched $self->env->{REQUEST_PATH}.
The following methods are lvalue subroutines that contain information relevant to the current controller and current request/response cycle.
This returns the name of the controller.
This returns the arrayref of URL patterns that the controller responds to.
This returns the Continuity::Request object for the current session.
This returns a hashref populated with a CGI-like environment. This is where you'll find the incoming HTTP headers.
This returns a hashref containing the incoming CGI parameters.
Example: Interpreting the query ?x=5&y=true&z=2&z=1&z=3 .
$self->input->{x} is 5 $self->input->{y} is "true" $self->input->{z} is [2, 1, 3]
This is an accessor for
$self->input that provides an API that's a subset of the CGI module's
param() function. It exists, because there are many perl modules that can make use of an object that follows this API. It is not complete, but it should be good enough for WWW::Facebook::API::Canvas and many other modules.
This returns a hashref that holds both the incoming and outgoing cookies.
Incoming cookies are just simple scalar values, whereas outgoing cookies are hashrefs that can be passed to CGI::Cookie to construct a cookie string.
Example: Setting a cookie named 'foo'
$self->cookies->{foo} = { -Value => 'bar', -Expires => '+1d' };
Example: Getting the value of a cookie named 'baz'
my $baz = $self->cookies->{baz};
If you've setup sessions, this method will return the current session data as a hashref.
This returns a hashref that represents the outgoing variables for this request. This hashref will be passed to a view's templates when render() is called.
This returns an integer representing the outgoing HTTP status code. See HTTP::Status for more details.
$self->status = 404; # Resource Not Found
This returns a hashref representing the outgoing HTTP headers.
Example: Setting the outgoing Content-Type to text/plain
$self->headers->{'Content-Type'} = 'text/plain';
This returns a logging object if one has been set up for your app. If it exists, you should be able to call methods like
error(), and
fatal() against it, and the output of this would typically end up in an error log.
This returns the name of the default view for the current request. If it's undefined, the first view in @App::Views::V will be considered the default.
This returns the name of the app that this controller belongs to.
This method will return a string generated by the specified template and view. If a view is not specified, the first view object in @App::Views::V will be used.
This method is a shortcut for setting $self->status to 302 and $self->headers->{Location} to the specified URL. You may optionally pass in a different status code as the second parameter.


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Tim Alpers to run for county supervisor
Tim Alpers announced Wednesday evening he will go toe-to-toe with incumbent Vikki Bauer for the Mono County District 3 Supervisor seat.
District 3 includes part of Mammoth Lakes and the communities of Lee Vining, June Lake, and north to Conway Summit.
Alpers served as a supervisor in the past and is well known throughout the county and the state for his trophy Alpers trout.
He has also been involved in a recent effort to make county property on the Conway Ranch area a viable trout hatchery in order to protect the county in the long term from state cuts to hatcheries.
"I retired from my 42-year career in aquaculture to pursue my passion for public service," he said Wednesday. "Alpers Trout will continue to be stocked in the waters of Inyo and Mono Counties as I have transferred my ownership interest to my former partners, John Frederickson and Steve Brown."
As a former Mono County District 3 Supervisor, Alpers decided to return to public life due to a concern about the future of the country as well as Mono County, he said.
"My vision for Mono County is that it can become a sparkling, positive example for the nation of how our government can partner with its constituencies to dispense realistic, efficient, and cost effective services," Alpers said. "The keys to economic health are small business success and a competent, motivated workforce in both the public and private sectors."
Bauer announced she would run again for the seat last week.
Alpers had not yet registered or pulled papers for getting signatures in lieu of filing fees as of this posting, nor had Bauer, according to the county clerks office.
Bob Peters and Tim Fesko from District 4 (Bridgeport, Walker, Coleville, Antelope Valley and the surrounding area as well as a small section of Mammoth Lakes) have both pulled papers for getting signatures in lieu of filing fees for the seat that is currently held by Supervisor Tim Hansen.
District 2 Supervisor Hap Hazard has done the same. Hazard is currently the only candidate running for District 2.


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There's rappelling equipment, if you'd care to use it
- Article by: D.J. Tice
- Star Tribune
- October 10, 2012 - 9:15 AM
Nearly all the great minds in America seem to agree. The smart, strategic, ideal budget policy for the United States just now, we're told, would take action to avoid sharp and immediate tax hikes or spending cuts. While these would reduce the ponderous federal deficit, the danger is too great that the resulting "fiscal drag" could trip up a still-gimpy economic recovery.
But at the very same time, say just about all the great minds, the nation must commit itself -- with an iron-clad resolve -- to tough-minded, long-term deficit and debt reduction beginning in the not-too-distant future, when the economy will be better able to bear the burden.
No doubt all this is splendid advice in light of our economic circumstances. But in light of human nature and the nature of politics, it could merely be high-quality wishful thinking.
In the long, silly history of our species, has there ever been a human being with a lousy habit to break who wasn't eager to adopt exactly this type of strategic plan -- indulge today, abstain tomorrow?
"Nobody can lose weight during the holidays. Right after the new year, I'll go on that caveman diet."
"I'm finished with gambling for good. I just need to win back what I lost first."
"Things are a little stressful right now. I'll quit smoking after the election."
Most of us recognize this sort of childlike moonshine in regular life -- at least when it's coming from somebody else. But place it in the public-policy arena, detailed as part of multipronged program to restore America's greatness, and we fall for it almost every time.
We may be about to fall for it again out of fear of falling off the "fiscal cliff" that looms before us in January. The holidays will be over by then, you might say, and there's some danger that our leaders might actually keep their most recent ironclad promise to change America's ways.
But don't worry yourself sick over the prospect.
Back in 2011, you'll recall, congressional Republicans and President Obama squared off in a showdown over raising the federal debt ceiling. They ended up agreeing to empower a congressional "supercommittee" to devise an intelligent long-term plan to balance the nation's books. And to show how serious they were, they enacted legislation providing that if the supercommittee failed, a sweeping set of clumsy and damaging spending cuts and tax hikes would automatically take effect come 2013.
Well, guess what. The clumsy and damaging deficit-reduction plan approaches. And nobody with any sense wants to go through with it. So almost all the great minds are demanding that Congress and the president break this painful and imprudent promise and instead compromise on another indulge-today, abstain-tomorrow plan.
To drop the sarcasm for a moment, among the people calling for action to avoid the fiscal cliff are the bipartisan team of Alan Simpson and Erskine Bowles, of the much-discussed (but so far not heeded) Simpson-Bowles deficit-reduction commission. They truly are quality minds -- grown-ups with the country's best interests at heart. They stopped at the Star Tribune's offices last week as part of a national tour to warn that going off the fiscal cliff could plunge America into a new recession. But they also emphasize that disaster is just as certain -- only slightly less imminent -- if the nation refuses to face dry-eyed decisions to produce a longer-term debt solution.
Both spending cuts and tax increases are absolutely necessary, Bowles said. But the fiscal cliff "is the dumb way to do it."
He's right, of course. But what if the "dumb way" is the only way in America's repertoire these days?
All that is required to implement the fiscal-cliff approach to deficit reduction is a bit more political gridlock. We can do political gridlock. Some additional denial of reality, too, might be needed. We can do denial.
The smart way to resolve the debt crisis would require a fair bit more. It would require that Americans broadly stop telling themselves that only somebody else is responsible for the country's budget mess, that only somebody else needs to pay higher taxes, and that only programs somebody else values need to be cut. It would require that politicians start telling Americans the truth, and that voters reward them for it.
Honestly, can we do all that? Or is the nation likely to exhaust its strength compromising to adopt the indulge-today part of our "new" strategy -- that is, backing away from the fiscal cliff -- and somehow never get around to the abstain-tomorrow part? That is, until an even more perilous crisis is upon us.
D.J. Tice is the Star Tribune's commentary editor. The Opinion section is launching a newsletter this fall. Please sign up here.
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Groton-Dunstable Regional School Committee: 9:30 a.m., Central Office, 145 Main St. Meeting to discuss the characteristics and experience preferred in a new superintendent and the tasks and challenges facing the individual.
Earth Removal Stormwater Committee: 7 p.m., Town Hall.
Household hazardous waste collection center open: 9 a.m. to noon, Cook Street, Devens. Please see below for information.
Lunch by Nashoba Tech with Piano Concert & Girl Scout 100th Anniversary Memorabilia: noon, Senior Center: Start the holiday season off by letting the culinary students from Nashoba Tech cook for you. This month is a choice of roast sirloin or seafood kabob. Both dishes will be served with a Caesar salad, rice and dessert. Since pianist Carol Graves was unable to attend November's Women's Club, she will instead be entertaining us after lunch. Through the afternoon be sure to check out the Girl Scouts' 100th Anniversary display. It includes wonderful old photos and memorabilia. If you were a Girl Scout or a leader, you are invited to sign the commemorative guest book. Cost for lunch is $10 & optional $2 tip. Sign-up at the Senior Center front desk or call 978-448-1170.
Meet and greet: 7:30 p.m. Please Join the Groton Republican Town Committee for a meet and greet Social at Gibbett Hill Grill. Come meet members of our committee and discuss the future of the Republican Party.
Zoning Board of Appeals: 7 p.m., Town Hall.
Groton-Dunstable Regional School Committee: 7 p.m., High School.
Planning Board: 7:30 p.m., Town Hall.
Household hazardous waste collection center open: 9 a.m. to noon, Cook Street, Devens. Please see below for information.
Fuel assistance program accepting donations
The nonprofit "Friends of the Groton Elders" is accepting donations to provide much-needed fuel assistance to seniors as winter approaches. Please make checks payable to "Friends of the Groton Elders" and write "Fuel assistance" in the "Note" section.
Mail to: Friends of the Groton Elders, P.O. Box 289, West Groton, MA. 01472
Transfer station will accept storm debris through Dec. 15
The Groton Transfer Station will accept storm debris from Hurricane Sandy through Dec. 15, for no charge (Groton residents only).
Well adult clinic
Nashoba Associated Boards of Health, in conjunction with the Groton Board of Health, announces that announces that a Well Adult Clinic will be held on Thursday, Dec. 13, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Senior Center, 163 West Main St., Groton. Drop in for blood pressure, pulse screening and diet teaching. No appointment is necessary. For further information, please contact Nashoba Associated Boards of Health at 978-772-3335 or 1-800-427-9762 ext. 333.
Household hazardous waste collection
Groton residents may bring hazardous materials for disposal to the Devens Regional Household Hazardous Products Collection Center at 9 Cook St. (rear) on the first Wednesday and following Saturday of each month (Dec. 5 and 8), from 9 a.m. to noon, except for holidays and weather-permitting.
The cost for residents is $20 for up to five gallons or five pounds of material.
Businesses must pre-register.
Go to www.devenshhw.com for information or call 978-501-3943.


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I love cedarhil's dear photograph series and wanted to give it a try.
This page is also a companion page to The Winter Wall
Journaling: Dear Photograph, Summer dresses the stone wall in a soft cloak of glorious greens.
Katie Pertiet:
Botanist Workbook Paper Pack No. 02
Stacked Vintage Frames No. 02
Vintage Journal Spots No. 01
Ripped Vintage Photo Frames No. 01
Tied Fasteners No. 03
Assorted Tapes No. 03
Font: FG Amelia


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Josh Angulo CV-1, Wave World Champion in 2003 and 2009, recently became part of the Point7 team, which proved a surprising decision to many. After many successful years on the wave tour, Josh switched to slalom racing and last year finished in 9th place in the world rankings.
So you prefer to work with young and motivated?
The boys of the Black Team have a lot of passion and are very focused on their working and humble, the team for me is the highest level. There is a beautiful environment, the product is great and these are all factors that motivate me a lot.
How long have you know Andrea Cucchi?
I've know Andrea for many years, he was always busy on race Formula and Slalom, while I was on the wave tour. When I started too do Slalom we became friends, everyone that knows Andrea knows he is a good guy and I think his has one of the best teams right now.
Josh Angulo (CV-1) from Point-7 on Vimeo.
You have decided to terminate your relationship with Gun Sails before having a new sponsor for sails?
I was discussing with Gun Sails to renew my contract, but we did not reach an agreement, so I decided to quit the team and I was without work, without sponsors … After that Andrea contacted me to start talking about a possible collaboration. From the start there was a very strong feeling among us, and we both wanted to work together, so we reached an agreement and are very happy, the sails are good!
At the same time you also had offers from other sailmakers?
I talked to some other brands, but very little! In truth I am not one that runs behind the brand, I do not feel the need to do this work anyway because I already won two world titles in wave, I've won all the big competitions such as Cabo Verde, Hawaii. Instead I want to keep doing slalom I have not yet reached the level I want. So, after the exit from Gun Sails I was not really looking for something. Then Andrea got in contact and I knew it would be great, we both understand windsurfing in the same way.
Will you be involved in the development of the Black Sail?
At present, only Andrea can answer this question, I have just joined the team and I want to give my contribution with humility. It's definitely not my intention to say what to do and not do, but I can understand and give my impressions of how the sail works. On the other hand is Andrea, who has much experience and puts so much work and passion in the brand alongside Claudio (Mancini Badiali).
What are your goals for 2012?
My personal goal is to get myself in shape, both physically and mentally. I believe that when they are in top form I can win the title. It is a dynamic system, in order to win you need a strong team with a good development but also with people who can do office work to perfection. Normally people do not realize this, the results come thanks to the team behind the scenes, as here in this office for Point-7 with Andrea, Francesco, and Alberto. If all works well then you can stay on top.
So I want to integrate myself as best I can in their system to bring something new and even though we all do our best things go well and we will do some good results.
After winning two world titles in wave, why did you decide to become dedicated to slalom?
When I was young I lost on a few occasions, I was not very serious, and I dedicated myself to wave because it was what I wanted to do. The slalom was not fun for me, I lived on Maui and the waves were the only things that interested me. When you grow up and live somewhere else in the world you can really see how beautiful it is to do slalom. Especially in the competition there's a lot of adrenaline, and I am a born competitor, it is in my blood. I have no interest in continuing to compete in the wave, because I've done that, have already reached the top and for me it's okay. I won it once and that was enough for me, then I won again and again which was even better. Now I will also win a title in the slalom.
I also have other jobs, like my centre in Cabo Verde and my brand, but also is competing for a job and I need to work, I love it and I need it for my family.
Interview by Fabio Calo.
Find out more about Point7 on Boards here.


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Xobni for BlackBerry just got a nice update adding support for the BlackBerry 6 operating system. Xobni is like your contact list on steroids, allowing you to take full control of your contact list. I have been using Xobni since it first came out in beta and with each update the application keeps getting better.
Xobni orders your contact list by order of importance, with the people who you talk to and email the most are at the top of the list. Xobni is a paid application and well worth the investment, it does have a free trial period so you can give it a good test drive before you decide to buy the application.
Here are some of the updates in the new release:
- OS 6.x Support
- Touching the Xobni bar or flicking up works on compose, reply and forward actions now work on OS 6x devices
- Updated High-Definition icons
- Touch scrolling enhanced for optimized scrolling experience
- Editing is aware of virtual keyboard display and formats content shown on remaining screen
- Add picture for contacts via camera
- Multiple interface updates (including improved setup guide, keyboard shortcuts to options, contact detail UI update)
- Key stability and performance improvements
- Improvements for activation & trial related issues
- Contact Extraction and contact edit improvements
- All user preferences are maintained during upgrades
You can grab a copy of Xobni at the BlackBerryOS Store. To learn more head on over to the Xobni website.


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I'd say they're citrussy orientals.
L'Instant Pour Homme
Burberry Brit
D&G Pour Homme
i am presently in love with xs & lanvin l'homme and was wondering if i could trouble the fellas for some suggestions of similar scents.
i don't particularly enjoy citrus dominated scents so these two are great alternatives for everyday, but not every man, light business frags.
my head tells me that i have plenty of smells and should be satisfied with what i've got, but that damned compulsive nature of mine wont let me rest just yet. so, hit me with some suggestions and further perpetuate this addict's habit. ;D
BTW: what category would these two fall in, just for future reference?
I'd say they're citrussy orientals.
L'Instant Pour Homme
Burberry Brit
D&G Pour Homme
Both of these are favorites of mine, too. They are both classified by osMoz as Woody Floral Musks. H & R Genealogy calls XS a fresh fougere and Lanvin L'Homme a fresh chypre.
They are both fresh and woody.
If you like these I can almost guarantee you will like Himalaya by Creed--a scent very similar to XS but it has the Creed notes in it as well.
Another one you might look into is Live Jazz by YSL.
I would suggest that you try Mechant Loup.
Caveat Emptor: It is expensive and it is not for everyone. 8-)
"Whereof one cannot speak, one must remain silent thereof." --Wittgenstein
I also do think that Paco Rabanne XS is not even a bit citrussy. I would categorize it as a fresh fougere. However, with Lanvin L'Homme, citrus is present as well as lavender and some wood notes so I would think of it as a citrus chypre.
As for the similar scents, I find that Rochas Aquaman is quite similar to the Lanvin and Eternity to XS.
Stuff along the lines of XS:
Himalaya (some think XS is a clone of Himalaya)
In rotation: Greenbriar (new), Silver Mountain Water, Dunhill for Men (1934), Acqua di Parma Colonia, Habit Rouge EDC, Ho Hang, B*Men, Agua Brava
Originally Posted by Vicomte de K
Not quite. XS was introduced in 1993. Himalaya was introduced in 2002. If there is a clone, it is Himalaya.
"Mackie" smells quite similar to XS. And believe it or not, but there's actually a cologne called "Beverly Hills 90210" that I have, which upon initial reaction, I found quite similar to Lanvin.
p.s. I have them both available for swap if interested.
I'm not sure where you see the citrus in these two either.
The only thing similar to the strong lavender of Lanvin L'Homme is Azzaro's Pure Lavender. Alternatively, there's the citrusy lavender of Drakkar Noir (but it's a fougere like XS).
Other fresh citrusy chypres which may be in the same vein as what I think you are suggesting might include Weekend Burberry, Happy and Dune. Other citrusy fresh fougeres may similarly include Versace Green Jeans, Live Jazz and Hilfiger Athletics.
Not quite. *XS was introduced in 1993. *Himalaya was introduced in 2002. *If there is a clone, it is Himalaya.[/quote]Originally Posted by foetidus
Exactly, that why I said some think it is a clone, not that it is a clone of Himalaya. Personally I didn't grasp Himalaya when I had it. I can't say I'm really into Minty-fresh types of frags right now.
Before I forget, Bath & Body Works - Mountain Frost is along the lines of XS, although at the prices you can get XS, Mountain Frost is relatively expensive.
I haven't tried XS Extreme, I wonder about that.
In rotation: Greenbriar (new), Silver Mountain Water, Dunhill for Men (1934), Acqua di Parma Colonia, Habit Rouge EDC, Ho Hang, B*Men, Agua Brava