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President Barack Obama dismissed Russia as a "regional power" in remarks that were interpreted as not only a jab at leader Vladimir Putin's ego but also justification for the administration's reluctance to wade deeper into a conflict that's worsening by the day.
In the three weeks since that presidential putdown, Putin's military maneuvers along the border and apparent backing of rebellions in eastern Ukraine have drawn rebukes from the United Nations Security Council, triggered NATO warnings about the possibility of an impending invasion, raised the specter of "gas wars" that would disrupt supplies throughout Europe and alarmed the West into organizing crisis talks Thursday in Geneva.
Put another way: Not bad for a mere "regional" bully.
"That description was so ill advised and delusional in so many ways," lamented Adele Lindenmeyr, a Russia historian at Villanova University who in the 1990s helped the U.S. Agency for International Development on civil society projects in post-Soviet Russia.
There's certainly opposition to Lindenmeyr's take. Russia specialists are sharply divided on whether the "regional" label fits and how Moscow's standing in the world should factor into Washington's response to an ever-defiant Putin: Should he be mostly ignored as long as he doesn't threaten NATO allies in the region, or should he be confronted by a more forceful U.S. response to dissuade from a wider conflict with dire implications for Western economies and national security interests?
That question is the latest challenge to Obama's overall foreign-policy strategy of disengagement, which stresses diplomacy over intervention and reserves tougher tracks only for clear threats to U.S. security interests. Many professional Russia watchers contend that even if Obama can steer clear of Ukraine, the time has come for American policymakers to rethink relations with Moscow based on new ground truths rather than outdated views that European stability is a given and Putin should be regarded as a partner.
"Both of these assumptions have been deeply called into question by Russian behavior," said Stephen Larrabee, a European security expert at the RAND Corp. who served as a Soviet-East European affairs specialist on the Carter administration's National Security Council.
Obama's preferred diplomatic route will be tested this week as delegates from Russia, Ukraine, the United States and the European Union meet Thursday in Geneva. Analysts say the American side is praying for the Russians to show up with a genuine willingness to negotiate and stand down forces, because if Putin continues defying the West, Obama will be forced to pile on sanctions or take other actions he'd rather avoid.
So far the Obama administration has stuck to a three-pronged approach of boosting the interim authorities in Kiev, working with NATO to reassure nervous allies in the region and rolling out sanctions in incremental steps. But if the Russians don't show up in Geneva with more flexibility, experts warned, it's back to the drawing board for recalibrating the balance between harsh penalties befitting a global threat and the more hands-off approach that signals the United States views the matter as a contained, regional crisis.
"It's too big to be named just a regional power, but at the same time the importance of Russia on the global situation is becoming less and less," Alexey Malashenko, an analyst at the Carnegie Moscow Center, said by telephone from Russia. "For example, in Afghanistan. For example, East Asia. Even Europe. At the moment, Putin has high-level ambitions that are not the reality."
Few would argue that Russia is a superpower on par with the United States or that it's anywhere near as formidable as the former Soviet Union, but there are certainly voices questioning whether underestimating Russia is a foolish move for a U.S. administration that's already been criticized for taking European security for granted.
Those who argue that Russia's importance extends beyond its neighborhood point out that it boasts one-seventh of the world's land surface, a 12,000-mile border, a nuclear arsenal and a seat on the U.N. Security Council and is a key supplier of natural gas to a Europe with no ready alternative. The United States has relied on Russia on sensitive matters involving Syria, Iran and Afghanistan.
"Regional power of which region? East Asia? Yes. Central Asia? Yes. Is it a regional power for Eastern Europe? Yes," said Lindenmeyr, the Russia scholar at Villanova, in suburban Philadelphia. "Well, one plus one plus one. Don't three regional powers equal one international power?"
Then there are the counterpoints. Russia's nuclear arsenal is much smaller than the United States' and its economy is dwarfed by the combined U.S.-European trans-Atlantic economy. The same Russia that used its Security Council seat to insist on U.N. approval for military interventions _ it took particular aim at U.S. actions in Iraq and Libya _ seized Crimea to international outrage.
It's only a matter of time, this camp asserts, before ordinary Russians get fed up with the high financial cost and international isolation that come with Putin's provocations. He might want to reconstitute part of the Soviet Union or to build a counterweight to Western "imperialism," but it's unclear how long his constituents will support those causes, especially if the economy edges closer to recession.
"Putin's approach has been, 'I'm going to restrict your political space, but I'm going to give you in return a growing economy and a higher living standard.' And from 2000 to 2008, he delivered on that big time. The Russian economy grew 6 to 7 percent per year," said Steven Pifer, a former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine who leads the Brookings Institution's Arms Control and Non-Proliferation Initiative in Washington.
That once-thriving economy took a hit with the global financial crisis and now faces a potentially protracted conflict that's already bringing new territory to support and scaring off investors. And that's in addition to the U.S. and EU sanctions. This week, Russia's Finance Ministry projected zero domestic economic growth for 2014, citing geopolitical instability.
"Their economy, in terms of the export structure, is kind of Third World," Pifer said. "Who do you know who goes out and buys a Russian television or a Russian car or a Russian computer? Other than weapons and nuclear reactors, they don't build things the world wants to buy."
"If you take away the nukes and the U.N. Security Council," he said, "they're Brazil."


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Our New Web Site...
Welcome to the new web page of The World Community for Christian Meditation (WCCM) - as we begin the celebration of our 20th anniversary. If it is your first visit I hope it will be a memorable part of your spiritual quest. It can also be an ongoing source of support, friendship and stimulation for your ongoing journey and daily practice of meditation.
Sign up as a member and you can choose what regular communications or information you would like to receive.
In time, we will be adding new features to enrich the shared pilgrimage of meditation and the ways that we together bring the fruits of the practice to the world. Greg Ryan is our webmaster and Adriano Massi designs and updates the site. They welcome your comments, suggestions and contributions
Many people who start to meditate speak of it as a 'coming home' experience. We hope each time you visit WCCM.org you will feel that too. A Happy and Peaceful 2011!
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Using Ableton Live To Sound Like Daft Punk
Using Ableton Live To Sound Like Daft Punk
Ableton Live 9 Intro
Get the funky envelope filter, Simpler for bass, strings and synth. Plus the Drum Rack for your rhythms.
Ableton Suite 9
It's got it all. Rakes of samples, vintage synth & guitar tones as well as an entire orchestra and Max For Live.
They're back! After what feels like a lifetime have returned with their first "proper" release in 8 years. Their single 'Get Lucky' has flown to the top of the UK charts and Spotify's most played list.
Speaking to Rolling Stone they revealed that they felt stuck in a bit of a rut using electronic gear and that a lot of modern electronic music lacks a signature sound. The initial answer to this appears to be looking to plunder the past for inspiration.
Bringing together Nile Rodgers of Chic and Pharell Williams they've produced a 'future disco' record that spans the sound of several decades while still sounding completely current.
In honour of their return Sonic Academy have uploaded their 'How To Make Disco Loops' course for us all to learn from. The resultant track sounds rather like the French duo's and it's full of invaluable tips and tricks, we've certainly picked up a few and have highlighted some of the important points.
First, a little painless research, have a listen to the track to get a feel for the classic disco sounds.
Step 1 is to get some samples to work with. Here Sonic Academy have recorded their own, which is certainly a great way to get authentic sounds. You don't need session musicians around, just a guitar or bass to get a good groove. Plug it into your audio interface and your good to go, use Ableton Amp to get realistic amp tones.
It's worth considering tempo at this stage, samples can start to sound unnatural if taken too far from it's core tempo. Recording at a lower tempo and and speeding up is better than the other way around. Also try out the different timestretch types in the clip view to use Ableton's fantastic algorithms to your advantage.
The drums might be trickier if you don't have a pro setup to hand. Nothing quite beats that dry 70's kit sound for disco. Luckily Toontrack has made just such a kit available as a Sound Pack for Live.
Step 2 - So you've got your core sounds down and now it's time to add a little processing to get things pumping. This ain't a classical mix so it's best to go in early with the EQ and go in hard! You want that beat pumping in order to excite and inspire while you work on other elements, worry about the fine adjustments later.
As you can see in the video, carving out low mids in your kick and will give you that 'hollow' kick sound and help it find a place in the mix. When it comes to reverb on your kit, focus on the early reflections to give the kit width and impact, don't worry too much about a long,lush tail as it will only obscure details elsewhere.
Finally some pumping compression can't hurt for any kind of dance music. In the video we see him using Compressor but in Live 9 we would highly recommend the Glue Compressor. Vintage character and crucially it's got a Wet/Dry blend that will allow you to apply everyone's favourite trick, parallell compression. Quite simply you can smash the drums hard for character compression while keeping a blend of the clean signal to retain your dynamics. This also boosts room sound, so you might not need so much with heavy parallel compression.
|Step 3 - You've not put away that guitar yet (or let your tame guitarist escape) have you? Good, you might need him again. While disco guitar doesn't require finger tapping or obscure tunings it is important to nail a tight rhythm.
Now some guitarists think themselves above the rhythm section (guilty) but it's important get it right here, just a few bars will do. Looping around on a 2 bar phrase won't hurt the track if you're drum programming is sufficiently groovy. Thank the lord for Ableton, no need to lock people in a dimly lit room until they've performed 4 minutes of music beat perfect. You have to feel for the drummer on ABBA records.
If you feel using the same phrase repeatedly makes things a bit stiff then duplicate the clip and try pushing and pulling using Warp Markers to move chord hits on and off the beat ever so slightly in different ways. Then use these subtly different clips in the arrangement to create some variation.
| Step 4 -Now you don't even need a bassist for this part, just your fingers and a bass. No problem playing one note at a time and sample the results. This gives you great flexibility, while the guitar can remain pretty static in disco adding inflections on the bass can really help your track stand out, using a sampler and MIDI leaves your options open.
If you feel things could be moving and grooving a little better then try out Groove Templates or use Live 9's new Audio to MIDI feature to breakdown and analyse any recorded bass lines you have in the library.
Step 5 -Time for tines, get some piano on the track. Hard panning is suggested for that retro flavour.
You can use the Grand Piano that comes included in Standard and Suite versions of Ableton 9. Although some classic electric piano wouldn't exactly sound out of place either. Thankfully Ableton have you covered there as well, with a sound pack (included in Suite, optional for Intro & Standard).
Step 6 - Lush strings help bed out the track, while it's good to start with a nice full string sound we would advise to pay close attention to EQ. The strings should really be sat back (maybe with a splash of reverb too) so listen back with the full mix up and carve the strings with EQ to make sure you don't lose drum impact and bass thickness.
Again Ableton have you covered for realistic strings in Suite with the Orchestral sound packs. Intro and Standard versions have less authentic but still great sounding strings in Simpler. As you can hear in the video synthetic string sounds do the job nicely.


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Todd Antonelli to lead Sales and Marketing
N. Venice, FL – May 2, 2012 – PGT Industries ((NASDAQ: PGTI), the nation's leading supplier of residential impact-resistant windows and doors announced today that Todd Antonelli has joined the Florida-based manufacturer as Vice President of Sales and Marketing. Mr. Antonelli comes to PGT frrom Masco Corporation where he most recently was Director of Sales for Masco Cabinetry.
"Todd's skill and experience positions PGT to be poised for growth when the market turns. We're looking to leverage Todd's strong leadership and relationship building expertise to aggressively grow market share," stated Rod Hershberger, PGT President and CEO. "Our sales team has traditionally been developed from internal candidates. This particular move enables us to capitalize on a broader base of experience."
PGT also announces Debbie La Pinska as the Vice President of Customer Relations. This newly formed position serves as the customer advocate and provides a comprehensive and authoritative view of the customer at the highest level to the organization. This important role solidifies the customer experience across all levels of the company to ensure greater customer value and increased loyalty.
"Formalizing this position was a natural step as PGT is known for its customer-centric culture," stated Hershberger. "Selecting the ideal person for this position was critical because of its implications for customers and employees."
PGT® pioneered the U.S. impact-resistant window and door industry and today is the nation's leading manufacturer and supplier of residential impact-resistant windows and doors. Founded in 1980, the company employs approximately 1,000 at its manufacturing, glass laminating and tempering plants in North Venice, Florida. Utilizing the latest designs and technology, PGT products are ideal for new construction and replacement projects serving the residential, commercial, high-rise and institutional markets. PGT's product line includes PGT® Aluminum and Vinyl Windows and Doors; PGT WinGuard® and PGT PremierVue™ Impact-Resistant Windows and Doors;; PGT® Architectural Systems; and PGT Eze-Breeze® Sliding Panels. P GT Industries is a wholly owned subsidiary of PGT, Inc. (NASDAQ: PGTI). For additional information visit pgtindustries.com.


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33 U.S. Code § 415 - Summary removal of water craft obstructing navigation; liability of owner, lessee, or operator
Under emergency, in the case of any vessel, boat, water craft, or raft, or other similar obstruction, sinking of grounding, or being unnecessarily delayed in any Government canal or lock, or in any navigable waters mentioned in section 414 of this title, in such manner as to stop, seriously interfere with, or specially endanger navigation, in the opinion of the Secretary of the Army, or any agent of the United States to whom the Secretary may delegate proper authority, the Secretary of the Army or any such agent shall have the right to take immediate possession of such boat, vessel, or other water craft, or raft, so far as to remove or to destroy it and to clear immediately the canal, lock, or navigable waters aforesaid of the obstruction thereby caused, using his best judgment to prevent any unnecessary injury; and no one shall interfere with or prevent such removal or destruction: Provided, That the officer or agent charged with the removal or destruction of an obstruction under this section may in his discretion give notice in writing to the owners of any such obstruction requiring them to remove it: And provided further, That the actual expense, including administrative expenses, of removing any such obstruction as aforesaid shall be a charge against such craft and cargo; and if the owners thereof fail or refuse to reimburse the United States for such expense within thirty days after notification, then the officer or agent aforesaid may sell the craft or cargo, or any part thereof that may not have been destroyed in removal, and the proceeds of such sale shall be covered into the Treasury of the United States.
Not later than 24 hours after the Secretary of the Department in which the Coast Guard is operating issues an order to stop or delay navigation in any navigable waters of the United States because of conditions related to the sinking or grounding of a vessel, the owner or operator of the vessel, with the approval of the Secretary of the Army, shall begin removal of the vessel using the most expeditious removal method available or, if appropriate, secure the vessel pending removal to allow navigation to resume. If the owner or operator fails to begin removal or to secure the vessel pending removal or fails to complete removal on an expedited basis, the Secretary of the Army shall remove or destroy the vessel using the summary removal procedures under subsection (a).
The owner, lessee, or operator of such vessel, boat, watercraft, raft, or other obstruction as described in this section shall be liable to the United States for the actual cost, including administrative costs, of removal or destruction and disposal as described which exceeds the costs recovered under subsection (a). Any amount recovered from the owner, lessee, or operator of such vessel pursuant to this subsection to recover costs in excess of the proceeds from the sale or disposition of such vessel shall be deposited in the general fund of the Treasury of the United States.
Section is from part of section 20 of act Mar. 3, 1899, popularly known as the "Rivers and Harbors Appropriation Act of 1899". Another part of that section, appropriating money necessary to execute its provisions, is classified to section 416 of this title.
Section 20 of act Mar. 3, 1899, also contained a repealing clause with a proviso saving pending actions and rights of actions. It was amended by act Feb. 20, 1900, ch. 23, § 3, 31 Stat. 32, and again amended by act June 13, 1902, ch. 1079, § 12, 32 Stat. 375, by adding another proviso which is classified to section 418 of this title.
1996—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 104–303, § 218(b)(1), substituted "actual expense, including administrative expenses, of removing" for "expense of removing".
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 104–303, § 218(b)(4), added subsec. (b). Former subsec. (b) redesignated (c).
Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 104–303, § 218(b)(2), (3), redesignated subsec. (b) as (c) and substituted "actual cost, including administrative costs, of removal" for "cost of removal".
1986—Pub. L. 99–662 designated existing provision as subsec. (a) and added subsec. (b).
Department of War designated Department of the Army and title of Secretary of War changed to Secretary of the Army by section 205(a) of act July 26, 1947, ch. 343, title II, 61 Stat. 501. Section 205(a) of act July 26, 1947, was repealed by section 53 of act Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 70A Stat. 641. Section 1 of act Aug. 10, 1956, enacted "Title 10, Armed Forces" which in sections 3010 to 3013 continued Department of the Army under administrative supervision of Secretary of the Army.
For transfer of authorities, functions, personnel, and assets of the Coast Guard, including the authorities and functions of the Secretary of Transportation relating thereto, to the Department of Homeland Security, and for treatment of related references, see sections 468(b), 551(d), 552(d), and 557 of Title 6, Domestic Security, and the Department of Homeland Security Reorganization Plan of November 25, 2002, as modified, set out as a note under section 542 of Title 6.
Functions, powers, and duties of Secretary of the Army and other offices and officers of Department of the Army under section 401 of this title to extent that they relate generally to location and clearances of bridges and causeways in navigable waters of United States transferred to and vested in Secretary of Transportation by Pub. L. 89–670, § 6(g)(6)(A), Oct. 15, 1966, 80 Stat. 941, which created Department of Transportation. Pub. L. 97–449 amended section 401 of this title to reflect transfer made by section 6(g)(6)(A) of Pub. L. 89–670, and repealed section 6(g)(6)(A).
For transfer of certain functions insofar as they pertain to Air Force, and to extent that they were not previously transferred to Secretary of the Air Force and Department of the Air Force from Secretary of the Army and Department of the Army, see Secretary of Defense Transfer Order No. 40 [App. A(57)], July 22, 1949.
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Welcome, springtime; nature wakens,
Longer days, winter�s taken.
Birds flirting, birds nesting,
Birds mating, catbirds jesting.
Greedy grackles, fat robins,
Kites flying, baseballs lobbin�.
Spring showers, thunder rolls,
Strawberries, raspberries, fishing holes.
March Madness, runny noses,
New rakes, garden hoses.
Pansies perfect, jonquils jape
Mending handles, duct tape.
Cats hunt, voles play,
Flags flap, windy days.
Pastures greening, winter wheat,
Barefoot soon, welcomed treat.
Soil�s warming, garden plans?
Fertilizer, dirty hands.
Peppers, okra; corn, tomatoes,
Butter beans, seed potatoes.
Till garden, pile rocks,
Milestone passed: Equinox.
Flowers blooming, bursting trees,
Busy birds, buzzing bees.
Broom corn, crowder peas,
Dripping sweat, digging weeds.
Set plants, sow seeds,
Break time, iced tea.
Yellow bells, blue wisteria,
Hyacinth show-offs, color hysteria.
Dandelions swaying, daffodils dancing
Dogwood soon, world�s enchanting.
Spring onions, mowing grass,
Chickweed choking, weeding tasks.
Crabgrass spreading, almanacs read,
Dead nettle � purple, red.
Check equipment; yes, better,
Gas, oil, tillers, trimmers.
Broadcast spreaders, lawn food,
Hose reels, edgers? Good.
Spring training � baseball�s here,
Bats, gloves, fans cheer.
Softball leagues: church, rec,
Day games, sunburned necks.
Fishing gear; rods, reels,
Live bait, wicker creels.
Coastal camping, sun tans,
Grilling out, hot sands.
Early Easter, new bonnet,
Sunrise service, love sonnet.
Eggs hidden, egg trees,
Children squealing, honey bees.
Coughing, hacking; snifflers, sneezers
Allergies raging, hay fevers.
Yellow carpets, pollen floating,
Sinus headaches, primary voting.
Many tasks, what�s needed?
New clothesline, lawn seeding.
Pine mulch, potting soil,
Squeaking hinges, get oil.
Sweep gutters, rainbarrel drain,
Fertilizer spreading, weather vane.
Check sundial; Projects? Paint.
Tax time � feeling faint.
Visiting graves, changing flowers,
spending minutes, spending hours.
Cleaning closets, changing clothes.
Flip flops, warm toes.
Washing cars, cleaning grills,
New leaves: thank chlorophyll.
Flashy tops, snazzy sandals,
Flowery shirts, patio candles.
Fancy swimwear, bikini lasses,
ZZ Top, cheap sunglasses.
Hiberation over, family frolics,
Longjohns stored, let�s rollick.
Yard games, fun galore,
Hide �n� seek, badminton. Score!
Horsehoe pitching, hop scotch,
Jump rope, no watch.
Squirt guns, water parks,
Kids excited, dogs bark.
Drop top, take ride,
Vacation near, high �n wide.
Jay Ashley is managing editor of the Times-News. He welcomes spring at email@example.com


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Donald Georger, former auto body shop owner
Sept. 21, 1927 – April 15, 2013
Donald Georger of Akron, former owner of the Colonial Collision shop in Amherst, died Monday in Williamsville Suburban Nursing Home. He was 86.
Born in Buffalo, he was a graduate of Amherst High School. He served in the Army with the military police after World War II.
Mr. Georger operated his own auto body shop at various locations in Amherst for about 50 years, retiring in 1993.
He also was a motorcycle and racing enthusiast. He served as president of CAN/AM Club, which raced three-quarter midget cars at Lancaster Speedway.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, the former Kathryn Naegely; three daughters, Cindy Hastrich, Christina Boyce and Carolyn Carey; and a sister, Bernice Sticht.
A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Love Joy Nondenominational, Pentecostal Church, 5423 Genesee St., Lancaster.


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The pager is an online messaging tool for sending text messages to classmates and other members of your Learning Environment. A page is quicker and less formal than an email. Use the pager to quickly see which of your classmates are online, get an answer from a friend, or to send a reminder or notice.
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The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA) is a federal law which is designed to protect the privacy of and limit access to the education records of students. FERPA identifies the following privacy rights of students:
At the post-secondary level, parents, guardians, and other individuals associated with a student are not automatically granted access to the student's education records. Regardless of the student's age, all rights and responsibilities associated with a student's education records transfer from the parent or guardian to the student when the student begins attendance at a post-secondary institution (such as the University of Hartford), even if the parent or guardian is paying for the student's education. Therefore, according to federal law, we may not discuss certain aspects of a student's education record with a parent, guardian or other third party unless consent is granted by the student. The University of Hartford offers a "Consent to Release Student Information" form, which may be completed and submitted by a student to provide this consent. These forms are available in the Student Administrative Services Center (SASC), or you may click here to view and print a copy of the form.
View complete FERPA regulations at http://www.ed.gov/policy/gen/reg/ferpa/index.html.
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In December 2006, Philadelphia Councilman Juan Ramos introduced an amendment to Title 9 of the Philadelphia Code, "Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Professions." The amendment would add a new Chapter, "Certified Electricians and Telecommunications Technicians," which proposes that electricians and telecommunications technicians performing work in the city have at least 10,000 hours of documented, full-time practical experience working on electrical or telecommunication systems and have completed an apprenticeship program.
Those who have owned a business for at least seven years or have six years of documented experience would be exempt from the requirements. Currently, the City of Philadelphia requires only one individual with an electrical contractor's license per firm. That person may then hire other workers, regardless of their training or experience.
The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), Local 98, with support from the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA), Bethesda, Md., backs the bill as a measure that may increase safety in what can be a dangerous industry. However, opponents of the bill, including the Independent Electrical Contractors Association (IEC) Alexandria, Va., argue that the legislation would drive up costs and hurt smaller businesses. Anyone entering the trade would have to put in the mandated hours and pay for a formal training program to attain a license. Some safeguards, such as electrical inspections and licensing, are already in place.
Discussion of the bill during the Feb. 27 meeting of the committee on Labor and Civil Service could result in a lessening of the requirements. For the complete wording of the proposed bill, visit the City Council's Web site at http://webapps.phila.gov/council/attachments/3150.pdf.


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CoolMOS™ E6 combines Infineon's experience as the leading superjunction MOSFET supplier with best-in-class innovation. The offered devices provide all benefits of a fast switching SJ MOSFET while not sacrificing ease-of-use. Extremely low switching and conduction losses make switching applications even more efficient, compact, lighter and cooler.
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My smallest son was twelve this weekend. Not quite a teen but barely a boy so perhaps a tween. If you share your home with any tweenie boys then I'm sure the presents he received will not surprise you!
- From Molly and Rod (his grandparents) a swiss army knife. They didn't even ask me first. I was quick to assert that should he require a lift to A&E to re-attach his finger-tips, or any body part he accidentally hacks off, to call them first!
- Fantasy fiction, as long as it features some of the following it's a sure-fire quick read: trolls, swords, battles, mythical lands, mythical beasts, humble heroes (well you get the picture), Stuart Hill is popular around here at the moment.
- Chocolate.
- More chocolate.
- Go Ape session. If you don't live in the UK, close to a site managed and run by the Forestry Commission you may not know that Go Ape is a highly lucrative opportunity to thrill tweens, teens and adrenalin fiends by making them traverse the tree tops on wires and ropes. For the rest of us (including Rod, who is 70+) this was more of a challenge of endurance. When my shaky feet finally hit the ground (at the end of a 100m+ zip wire descent) I was absolutely shattered. Two days later I can barely move and certainly not cough without some discomfort!
- Chocolate fudge cake.
- Red Beret (to be warn when shooting his BB gun in the grounds).
- Onesie. Until a few months ago I didn't even know what a onesie was. Imagine a large, tween-sized baby-gro, in this case decorated with a large union jack motif and made of soft fleece. Surely the perfect garment for watching the 2012 London Olympics as a couch potato!
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I recently picked up a Rug Warrior Pro kit and started putting it together. Had some trouble with the reset circuit on the CPU board to start - I think either the low- voltage protection was kicking in, or the 68HC11 itself was holding reset low because it wasn't getting the clock properly. Was pretty bad to begin with, but it seems to have cleared itself up. I kinda dislike problems like that, as I'm never sure if they'll resurface again. Looks like it's behaving now, tho, and I'm pretty sure I know how to troubleshoot it if it comes up again. (Although it would be a lot easier with the digital scope I used to have a few jobs ago.)
RWP in general seems like a nice kit. The CPU board comes pre-assembled for minimum functionality (Serial port, LCD display, etc). Features are very similar to my old 6.270 board (they should be, the 6.270 is this board's ancestor). Motors, wheels, encoders, etc all look good - the motors come with gear boxes, so that makes things simpler. I also like the expandablilty - you can stack up to 4 little expansion boards on top of the CPU, with (I think) 7 or 8 inputs and outputs each. The built-in testing software for checking out each sensor installation is nice too. If you're fairly comfortable with electronic kit building, this is a nice little robot thus far.
The IR collision detector is pretty sensitive. When I put the housing on, I'll probably shroud each emitter with heat-shring tubing to prevent stray light from hitting the detector. It also looks like one of the IR LEDs might be a tad brighter than the other one, or the IR detector (if it's direction sensitive) might be a little more sensitive in one direction. I'll probably need to tune that in software - no biggie.
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I have a long-standing problem which I hope might be solved here. I have paid several developers to complete this project but all have failed to deliver what they clearly stated they could.
I wish to sell a very small piece of software from a Wordpress site and avoid it's potential piracy by locking it into the user's computer.
The idea is that the user downloads the function limited trial sw and after a given period, purchase the key which unlocks it's full functionality and time restriction.
The key is generated based on the MAC address of the user's computer, thus restricting it's use to that computer only.
My question is, what would be the best way to implement this process, which must be automated via the Wordpress site?
I should point out that I am not a developer and laymen's terms would help me enormously, thanks.


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A good taco isn't too hard to find with these inspired recipes for summer.
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The 'Catfish' Team on Manti Te'O and How to Avoid Getting Catfished
Notre Dame linebacker Manti Te'o sparked a controversy this week when he claimed that he had been the victim of a hoax and that that a much-publicized story about his girlfriend dying of leukemia was a lie and that even the girlfriend wasn't real.
The facts in the Te'O case are still emerging, but the filmmakers behind the movie "Catfish" and the spinoff MTV series of the same name know first-hand that the dangers of online scams are very real. The 2010 documentary, which helped popularize the term "Catfish" (which has come to be defined as someone who uses an online scheme to pretend to be someone else) follows Yaniv "Nev" Schulman as he starts an online relationship with a woman who turns out to be concealing a very different identity. The spinoff MTV TV show, which features Max Joseph, delves into the travails of online dating.
Schulman said in an interview yesterday that two women who were involved in the Te'O controversy, including one who alleged had her photo used as part of the scheme, reached out to him for help in trying to uncover what was going on, but he has yet to make contact with them.
Speakeasy asked Schulman and Joseph to offer some tips on how to avoid getting "catfished." "In this age of virtual connections, in which we're all just getting our sea legs in, there are virtual mores that are emerging," Joseph said. "One of them should be some sort of virtual contraception."
1) Do Your Research. "If you're going to meet someone online, you should take certain precautions and I think that sitting down for 30 minutes and researching the person you're starting to talk to is a good start," Joseph said. "I'm not talking about stalking someone and reading every piece of their virtual media broadcasts." He said Googling the person and looking at their Facebook page is a good start.
2) Look for Red Flags: Joseph says that if a new virtual acquaintance has very few friends on Facebook, or all their photos are just of them, that's a warning sign. "Also if they have photos on their page of themselves pictured with other people and those photos are not tagged that's also a red flag," he said.
3) If It's Too Good to Be True It May Be Not Be True. "What I'm talking about is if under profession they've written model/doctor/architect," Joseph said. "All this stuff seems pretty obvious but you'd be surprised to see how willing people are to believe lies when they're meeting someone, because who doesn't want to believe that they are in a relationship with a model—especially if the profile picture is of a beautiful girl or boy, and their voice sounds sexy on the phone?"


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This chart shows how, over the past three years, smartphones have
decimated Windows' long OS dominance in popular
Source: Horace Dediu of Asymco
Tablets play a role in this change, too. TechCrunch projects iPad sales of 66 million this year. Forrester Research optimistically predicts that tablet sales will explode to 375 million yearly by 2016.
Smartphones are killing off dumb feature phones. The shrinking light blue shading at the top of the chart below shows the rate at which feature phones are losing market share to smartphones in the U.S.:
Sources: Asymco and comScore
The chart also shows that Android and iOS market shares grew greatly, while those of Palm OS/webOS, BlackBerry OS, and Windows Phone/Mobile dwindled.
Now, let's consider the future. Here is International Data Corp's projection for world smartphone OS market share in 2015, contrasted with real 2011 numbers. These estimates show Android and iOS doing well over the next several years, with minor decline for BlackBerry OS and major decline for Symbian OS. The key point here -- one that some other predictions dispute -- is that Windows will dramatically come back in the market.
Source: Mobilemancer and IDC
WinnersGoogle Android and Apple iOS are the big winners in the new OS wars. Results over the past two years show dramatic growth for both. IDC projects that Android will gain another 5 to 10% market share by 2015. They believe that iOS will retain about the same market share in 2015, but this still represents a cummulative annual growth rate (CAGR) of 17.9% for the OS, given the rate at which the total market is growing. (These predictions exclude tablet sales, an area in which Apple currently has a huge lead.)
Windows is the big question mark in all smartphone predictions.
smartphone market share has atrophied over the past couple years and is
about 5% of the worldwide pie today. In response, in February 2011
Microsoft inked a deal with Nokia, which agreed to
replace its popular Symbian OS with Windows Phone. The duo debuted
their first
Windows Phone 7 devices in 2011. Analysts
were generally positive about the products.
Microsoft's goal is to create a third "smartphone ecosystem" to compete with Apple iOS and Google Android. To that end it has not only signed on Nokia but also other partners including HTC, Dell, Samsung, Acer, Fujitsu, and ZTE.
One challenge Microsoft faces is whether it can get developers on board to create a viable universe of apps and downloadable content. The New York Times estimates that Windows Phone has over 70,000 apps, versus 600,000 for Apple and 400,000 for Android. Beyond the numbers, there is the question of whether Windows Phone has the right apps: those the public wants. Microsoft pays developers to join in. While some analysts see this as a sign of weakness -- which it is -- I also see it as an astute move. Some companies with Microsoft's history might be too inflexible or arrogant to pursue this necessary strategy.
Another issue is whether the Windows brand is a draw or a liability. Microsoft believes it's a big plus. They've kept the Windows name and have even gone so far as to combine their smartphone and laptop/desktop operating systems. But it's possible smartphone buyers will see Windows as a legacy OS rather than a cutting edge offering. (Do you want IE on your phone? How about Windows malware?) My feeling is that the Windows brand will attract consumers and turn off the technically-oriented.
The Microsoft - Nokia partnership presents interesting asymmetries. For Nokia, it's do or die. They've bet their company on this. In contrast, Microsoft could survive a failure. It is diversified with its sales of personal computer, enterprise, and gaming software. The two companies have different geographic strengths. Nokia sells best in Europe and Asia, whereas Microsoft's trump card has always been its U.S. monopoly. Will these two companies synergize? Or is this a mismatch?
My guess is that consumers will give Windows Phone a fair test. If the software is appealing and featureful, and if the apps are those consumers want, there is room for a third smartphone ecosystem to grow and prosper.
Niche Systems
BlackBerry OS -- Only a few
ago, "BlackBerry" was synonymous with "smartphone" among North
Americans. But failure to respond in a timely fashion to the dual
challenges of Apple's iPhone and Google's Android are slowly but surely
RIM's market share.
A recent article titled "RIM To Give Up Most Consumer Markets" quotes RIM CEO Thorsten Heins as conceding the consumer smartphone market in order to concentrate on its business customers: "We plan to refocus on the enterprise business and capitalize on our leading position in this segment... BlackBerry cannot succeed if we tried to be everybody's darling and all things to all people. Therefore, we plan to build on our strength."
If RIM indeed concedes the consumer market, BlackBerry OS will lose market share faster than the above IDC projections. RIM could end up with a strong niche serving business customers.
Symbian OS -- Symbian OS has a larger presence in Europe and Asia than in the United States. Symbian's market share will recede as Nokia pulls its support from the OS in favor of its deal with Microsoft for Windows Phone. Nevertheless, over 400 million Symbian phones have been shipped over the lifetime of the OS.
webOS -- webOS was introduced by Palm, Inc., as a successor to Palm OS in 2009. Hewlett-Packard acquired webOS in April 2010, intending to use it in smartphones, tablets, and printers. Since then HP has backed off its aggressive plans, and in December 2011, it announced it would open source webOS.
Does open source webOS have a future? It all comes down to whether OEM's use it and developers accept it. I believe that if Microsoft can grow a Windows smartphone ecosystem, a fourth ecosystem won't be viable. WebOS will be confined to niche status.
Bada, Tizen, and Others -- There are many other smartphone OS's around, including Samsung's Bada and Tizen (evolved from MeeGo). Like webOS, these could be useful to consumers and profitable for vendors, but I doubt any will achieve the major market share required to become a third smartphone ecosystem. All will be niche products.
SummarySmartphones are now the preferred computer of the common man. Sales are exploding; soon almost everyone will have one. Smartphone operating systems hugely impact overall OS market shares. iPads and other tablets will also have an affect. After years of stasis, the rise of the handhelds is shaking up the somnolent market for personal computing operating systems.
Google Android and Apple iOS are the big winners in this OS shakeup. BlackBerry OS and especially Symbian OS appear destined for lesser roles in the future. Samsung has a good niche with Bada. webOS and Tizen might become niche products or they could fail altogether.
The big question is whether Microsoft and its partners can nurture a third smartphone ecosystem. If so, we'll have three dominant standards and a handful of popular niche systems. Otherwise the Android/iPhone duopoly continues, with small market share for Windows, and larger possibilities for niche alternatives.
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Everything, for some in La Jolla when it comes to Christmas.
A simmering controversy that first erupted in 2005 over a request to strike Christmas from the name of the community's annual December parade has resurfaced.
Then — and now — pressure is being exerted to have the La Jolla Town Council Christmas Parade and Holiday Festival changed to something more generic and less overtly religious to make it more inclusive of non-Christians.
Eight years ago, a handful of La Jollans, including the late Murray Galinson, a philanthropist and political power broker, and Jack McGrory, former San Diego city manager, petitioned the nonprofit La Jolla Town Council, sponsors of the parade now in its 56th year, to consider changing the parade name.
In the end, that attempt fell just short as La Jolla Town Council trustees voted 11-10 by secret ballot against the proposal.
Now, current La Jolla Town Councilman Howard Singer has revived the debate over changing the parade's name.
On Oct. 16, Singer successfully petitioned the San Diego Human Relations Commission (HRC), which agreed to act as a liaison in re-establishing a dialogue between opposing sides on the parade name issue.
The mission of the HRC is to promote activities that foster mutual respect and understanding, protect basic human and civil rights and create an atmosphere that promotes peaceful and harmonious relations among all members of the San Diego community.
"We wouldn't care if it was the Santa Claus parade or the community parade or the holiday parade," Singer told commissioners Oct. 16. "The fact is, people won't discuss this with us, and they feel they're above discussing this with other people. Therein lies the problem. And that's why we're here."
Singer noted numerous other parade names throughout the county, including Balboa Park's holiday event (December Nights, formerly Christmas on the Prado) have been changed without incident. Singer also said he felt resistance in changing the La Jolla parade name to something more inclusive might be the result of lingering anti-Semitism from La Jolla's past when Jewish residents were discriminated against in housing and other areas.
Singer's sentiment was echoed at the commission hearing by Debbie Allen, San Diego chapter president of Americans United for Separation of Church and State.
"Christmas is not universally celebrated by everyone," said Allen, noting many Christmas traditions were borrowed from Romans, pagans and other non-Christian cultures.
"To include all of our neighbors is not an easy task," admitted Allen. "But we all aspire to represent cultural diversity celebrating the uniqueness of all people."
Noting our nation is "no more segregated than when we worship," Allen said, "I'm here to ask that the parade name be changed to make it more inclusive of the entire community, and better representative of the true diversity of La Jolla."
HRC chair Mark Dillon said the group is "not a judge, not a jury," but that its role is one of facilitator.
"How can we respond to this in a public way to increase the likelihood that it gets resolved?" Dillon asked, suggesting something be done that "moves this forward."
Commissioner Joyce Abrams suggested the group offer to serve as mediators in further discussion of the issue.
Commissioner Bruce Abrams then moved that the commission write a letter to the mayor supporting consideration of changing the La Jolla parade name, while offering to mediate the dispute by appealing first to District 1 City Councilwoman Sherri Lightner, asking her to bring the two sides together to attempt to resolve their differences over the issue. Lightner, meanwhile, deferred to the event's organizers, as well as the formal process for changing an event's name, in a statement to the press.
"This has been a contentious issue for years," Lightner wrote. "The annual event, which is very popular and well-attended, is organized and funded by a group of local residents. It is the group that makes the decision on the parade name/theme and it must go through the same special-event permitting process as all others held in the city of San Diego, i.e. Gay Pride Parade, Filipino-American Festival, Praise Fest, Pacific Islander Celebration, St. Patrick's Day Parade, Pro-Life Rally, etc."
Commissioners conceded it's too late to have any impact on this year's parade, which is scheduled for Dec. 8.
No one at the commission hearing spoke in favor of keeping Christmas in La Jolla's parade name.
Members of the La Jolla Town Council could not be reached for comment.


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A huge leap towards gender equality.
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With the announcement that Saudi Arabia along with Qatar and Brunei will have female athletes competing at the Olympics, London 2012 will be a ground-breaking event with women taking part from every nation.
This move, which has been fiercely opposed by many religious conservatives, represents a great shift towards gender equality and should bring much hope to women throughout the Muslim world. However we must make sure that this is not a hollow victory. Progress towards rights for women remains fragile throughout the world and is very vulnerable to age-old pressures.
Both athletes who have been selected to compete for Saudi Arabia, Sarah Attar in the 800m and Wodjan Ali Seraj Abdulrahim Shahrkhani in judo, live and train outside of the kingdom and carry little influence within the nation.
Additionally womens' sport remains very much an underground activity within many parts of the world. Therefore whilst this news makes me very happy, we still have a long way to go until we will achieve true gender equality. I will be watching Sarah and Wodjan with much anticipation and wish them the very best of luck!


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PORTSMOUTH — Over 500 independent toy retailers from coast to coast are uniting to celebrate Neighborhood Toy Store Day on Saturday, Nov. 10.
This is the third year for this nationwide event. It hopes to act as an enjoyable reminder of the importance of supporting local independent toy stores and the value of shopping within the local community. It's also an opportunity to discover what we believe to be the finest toys you can give your children in the market today.
"Our members are part of your neighborhood," said Kathleen McHugh, president of the American Specialty Toy Retailing Association, the largest association for companies in the toy and children's products arenas. "Local toy stores add charm and character to neighborhoods across the country and provide children with a wide variety of unique and quality toy options typically unavailable at big box stores.
"Retailers look forward to this special day as a way to celebrate with the community and the customers they value."
"As part of the Neighborhood Toy Store Day event Treehouse Toys, Portsmouth will be donating 10% of the day's sales to (H)EAT, the local charity that provides food and fuel to local families in need." says Robin Souther, store manager. "We will also be awarding two lucky customers with $50 store gift cards."
Products selected by the Toy Retailing Association as the Best Toys for Kids for 2012 will be highlighted in the store that day, as well as a collection of toys from around the world and many made in the US.
"We look for toys that motivate kids to unplug and get moving, build and design, investigate and discover...toys that fuel fantasy, creativity and let children enjoy the magic of play" says Kathleen Tutone, owner of Treehouse Toys. "It's a win/win day for everyone with some fun too"
For more information, visit www.treehousetoys.com or www.astratoy.org.
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The highest seed went to the Lady Pointers basketball team, which finished 15-8 overall (11-2 and second place in the Central League). The team's record earned it a No. 6 seed in Div. IV and a home game earlier this week against No. 11 seed San Ysidro, which finished 8-13 overall.
Two key players, however, were lost to injuries late in the season, forcing veteran coach Dave Aros to make lineup adjustments. Quarterfinals are set for Feb. 28 with semifinals on March 4 and finals on March 7 at 11 a.m. in the Jenny Craig Pavilion at University of San Diego.
The boys' soccer team was seeded
No. 10 in Div. I after finishing 9-7-5 overall (4-2-2 and second place in the Western League). The Pointers were forced to travel 122 miles to Calexico earlier this week for a match against the No. 7 seeded Bulldogs, who finished their season at 11-7-4. Quarterfinals are March 1 with semifinals on March 5. Finals are set for March 8 at 7 p.m. at Mesa College. Elliott Savitch coaches the team.
The Lady Pointers soccer team compiled a 9-9-3 overall record (4-2-2 and third place in the City League). They received a No. 11 seed in Div. I play and traveled to San Marcos to face the No. 6 seeded Knights (10-4-4 overall) earlier this week. Quarterfinals kick off Feb. 28 with semifinals on March 4 and finals on March 8 at 4:30 p.m. at Mesa College. John Murphy is the team's head coach.
Playoffs in girls'water polo began earlier, and the Lady Pointers (9-22 overall (1-8 and fifth place in the Eastern League) suffered a first-round loss. As Div. II's final seed, the No. 12 Lady Pointers traveled to meet No. 5 seed Steele Canyon, which eliminated them 12-3. Gerry Rich coaches the ladies.
Missing the playoffs was the boys' basketball team. Last year's squad finished 18-8 overall, winning the Central League with a perfect 10-0 mark. This year, coach Chris Brisco's team posted a record of 10-15 overall (6-6 and third place in Central League), falling short of a spot in the Div. II playoffs. Teams like Granite Hills (7-19), Rancho Bernardo (8-18) and Mt. Carmel (8-20) did, however, receive bids.
• A new sport debuts as the spring athletic season gets under way: girls' beach volleyball. Girls' varsity volleyball coach Davis Ransom will head the program in its inaugural season. The Lady Pointers' home court will be on Ocean Beach sand near lifeguard Tower 5 and Dog Beach.
• Spring is the busiest season for Pointer sports. The boys will be battling opponents in badminton, baseball, golf, swimming, tennis, track and field, volleyball and lacrosse. Both the tennis and volleyball teams will be defending 2013 league championships.
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Winter Jam tour brings full range of Christian music to U.S. Cellular Arena
The Christian music industry has long been a bit of an enigma.
Mostly, the genre has remained separate from its pop brethren. There it has thrived, in record sales, at festivals and on Christian radio.
That popularity was quickly apparent at the U.S. Cellular Arena Friday night, where the Winter Jam tour made a stop.
Families and youth groups filled most of the venue to see 10 of the country's biggest Christian acts. The bill was so full that the first three artists - including "American Idol" finalist Jason Castro - performed during a "preshow party" an hour before the concert's scheduled start time.
To the uninitiated, the five-hour show had many of the trappings of any festival or radio station package show: short sets from an eclectic mix of musicians, swirling lights, and merchandise tables rife with brightly colored shirts, hats and glow sticks.
There were reminders, though, that this evening was different. Nick Hall, a Minnesota minister, quieted the crowd for a midshow sermon. Between-song banter was replaced with spiritual testimony and prayer. And the artists placed an emphasis on the messages within their songs, often displaying the lyrics alongside their faces on video boards.
The people responsible for the Winter Jam, run annually since 1993, are NewSong. The band is probably best known for its holiday hit, "The Christmas Shoes." But in Christian music circles, their influence has been farther-reaching, with 20 No. 1 hits and two decades of charitable mission work. As swirling lights marked their 25-minute set, the crowd waved their arms for the soaring worship melody of "Arise, My Love."
Performing early in the show, Jamie Grace was the night's stand-out talent. The bill's lone woman, she had an impressively emotive voice that lilted across the bright R&B melody of "Show Jesus." Grace dedicated "God Girl" to Avery McCarthy, an 11-year-old Delavan fan who died in a car crash in October.
The night's sounds were eclectic, but all were embraced by fans. Flames lighted up the arena as Red frontman Michael Barnes thrashed along the catwalk and growled the heavy-metal chorus of "Feed the Machine."
With a quick smile, Matthew West was a gregarious presence. Guitar in hand, the Illinois native roused the crowd with "The Motions" and recalled a lonely Wisconsin show years ago attended only by his parents. Across his set, he wove inspirational life stories from his fans with the songs of his new album, "Into the Light."
By the time TobyMac arrived in a stocking cap and black suit, the room was filled with pounding baselines and synth-pop melodies paired with the former dcTalk vocalist's devotional messages. Closing with the club-thumping "Me Without You," confetti filled the air over the bouncing crowd as the entire concert lineup danced on the stage.
Winter Jam fans show up early: There were no stragglers at this show. An hour before the show began, the U.S. Cellular Arena was mostly full of revelers clapping and dancing to a full-production pre-Jam show.
Over the top: Red won the theatrics award for its industrial set design, matching green jumpsuits and billowing flames.
Such a deal: With a $10 general admission charge for 10 acts, Winter Jam might be one of the best bargains on a national tour. NewSong's Russ Lee explained that the small fee doesn't cover the tour's expenses; a midshow freewill offering, accompanied by Jason Castro singing Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah," helped offset production costs.
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Friends may call Friday, Feb. 1, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Kaiser Funeral Home, 1950 Whitehaven Road. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 1 p.m. at St. Martin-in-the-Fields Episcopal Church, 2587 Baseline Road. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Grand Island Fire Co.
Mr. Wakeley retired after 41 years from Bell Aerospace. He was a member Pfc. Charles DeGlopper Memorial VFW Post No. 9249. He loved golfing, fishing and vacationing in the Adirondacks. John and his late wife June would have celebrated their 58th wedding anniversary on Feb. 5.


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Three SMU faculty members were honored April 10 for their graciousness and sensitivity to students with learning differences.
Judy Newell, lecturer in mathematical sciences; Pauline Newton, lecturer in English; and Stuart Robinson, lecturer in psychology, received the first Extra Mile Awards from members of Students for New Learning, a student organization that promotes awareness of learning differences and provides tips and strategies to fellow students.
"These faculty members are advocates for all learning styles," says Jayme Clemente, junior art history major and Students for New Learning president. "They are available for support and to help students succeed."
Students also honored Becca Marin, students with disabilities coordinator, and Alexa Taylor, learning disabilities specialist, at the awards presentation and reception. (Right, Newell, Robinson and Newton with Clemente.)


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Boricua College criminal justice program
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Learn about Boricua College criminal justice program, and registering for elective discussion sections and seminars. Which college degrees give you the best chances of finding employment after graduation? Qualifications for legal services or law enforcement jobs may vary considerably, so research accredited degree programs and paralegal certificate courses. Legal careers can range from law enforcement to working in a legal setting such as a courtroom or law office. Preparing legal advice or representation for a client commonly requires substantial research into applicable international trade laws and regulations. All lawyers in the US must have a law degree and must also pass their state's written bar examination. Most states and jurisdictions require lawyers to complete a juris doctor (JD) degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA), including courses such as constitutional law, contracts, maritime law, civil procedure, and legal writing. Students may complete an internship at a law firm, working under the supervision of an experienced attorney.
Most police officers and detectives, on the other hand, must graduate from the police academy, before going on to completing intensive on-the-job training as a rookie cop. Police academy candidates must be US citizens, at least 21 years old, and able to meet rigorous physical and personal qualifications, as well as a thorough background check. The median national salary for police officers is $62,000. Further, the Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that there were approximately 120,000 detectives and criminal investigators employed in the USA.Please use the form above to request admissions info for Boricua College.
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Green Bay Packers linebacker Erik Walden finished with a team-high 11 tackles and his first two career sacks en route to the team's 10-3 win over the Chicago Bears, earning selection as the Packers Hall of Fame Featured Player of the Week. The exhibit contains memorabilia from the game, including a game ball autographed by Walden.
Walden's first sack came late in the second quarter with Chicago facing third-and-goal from the 4-yard line. After beating left tackle Frank Omiyale around the edge, Walden made the sack on Jay Cutler for an 8-yard loss, forcing a field goal. Late in the third quarter Walden broke through the middle on a delayed blitz to take down Cutler for an 11-yard loss, forcing Chicago to punt.
Walden's two sacks contributed to the defense's six total in the game, tying the Packers' season high. His performance Sunday topped the career-high nine stops he recorded at New England.
Each week, new items from the previous weekend's game will be placed in the display to be viewed by visitors to the Hall. Included among the items will be the autographed game ball, which at the end of the week will be awarded randomly to a Hall of Fame visitor who signed up for the free drawing.
Also in the exhibit will be the featured player's jersey, as well as other potential items such as a face mask, shoes, gloves and other equipment.
The winners of game balls thus far have been Kimberly Ruffolo, Lake In The Hills, Ill. (Week 1, Clay Matthews). Stan Martin, Avondale, Ariz. (Week 2, Jermichael Finley); Amy Johnson, St. Peters, Mo. (Week 3, Aaron Rodgers); Emma Jeffers, Manitowoc, Wis. (Week 4, Charles Woodson); Randy Kraft, Devils Lake, N.D. (Week 5, Brandon Jackson); David Morris, Clifton Forge, Va. (Week 6, Greg Jennings); Brian Schaible, Roanoke, Texas (Week 7, Desmond Bishop); Rebecca Tester, Indian Head, Md. (Week 8, Tramon Williams); Dan Wade, Baraboo, Wis. (Week 9, James Jones); John Burrows, Hinsdale, Mass. (Week 11, Greg Jennings); Dustin Phillips, Glasgow, Kent. (Week 12, Aaron Rodgers); Caleb Bradish, Candler, NC (Week 13, Donald Driver); Brian Kempke, West Bend, Wis. (Week 14, Charlie Peprah); Sally Hanson, Anaheim, Calif. (Week 15, Matt Flynn); and Mark Hauptman, Omaha, Neb. (Week 16, Aaron Rodgers).
The exhibit will continue through the season. Hall of Fame admission is required to see the exhibit, and visitors are able to fill out a raffle form for a chance to win the ball. One raffle ticket will be distributed per each paid admission. Raffle winners will be selected at close of business Saturday and be notified on or before the following Monday.
The featured player will be selected after each game and Packers.com will feature a photo of the display at the beginning of each week.


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It all started when my co-worker Bryan was sent a picture of a Vietnam War photographer. The caption beneath the picture said, "You ever travel back in time to be a war photographer?" Bryan, who was decades away from being conceived when the photo was taken, was the spitting image of the man in the picture.
Trust me; if you're inclined to believe in reincarnation, this picture of Bryan before Bryan was born is all the proof you need.
It got the rest of my co-workers wondering whether we, too, have doppelgangers. That's when Lily, another co-worker, semi-jokingly said she found her lookalike in the English comedian Stephen Fry. Stephen Fry, as you might have guessed, is a man.
Within seconds, we abandoned all hope and interest in finding our true doppelgangers, and instead set forth on a new exploratory adventure.
Turn off the phones! Lock the doors! We have far more pressing work to attend to. We were in search of our opposite-gender doppelgangers!
Well, at least, my co-workers set forth on their searches. For me, no search was required. I knew who my male twin is. His name has been my nickname since I was just a few months old: Willard Scott.
I'd like to think the bulk of the resemblance is because of the twinkle in his eyes or perhaps because of the goofy, effervescent smile that takes over his entire face or because of how his chubby cheeks lend themselves to a friendly accessibility. Sure, my male doppelganger is not the most desirable comparison, but I can find a handful of complimentary reasons behind one's saying I look like Willard Scott.
Sadly, none of those is the reason behind it. My dad came up with the oh-so-flattering nickname because I was bald and fat. The sad part is that I never grew out of looking like the man. I may have a bit more hair now, but you can't ignore that we have the same eyes, nose, chin, cheeks, smile and love for canned fruit preserves.
The first time my husband heard my dad call me Willard, he proudly and promptly exclaimed, "I see it!"
Yeah, yeah, so do I.
Not that I'm complaining. There are certainly worse people to have as your male doppelganger. Adolf Hitler, for example, would be way worse. Not only would it be bothersome to look like pure evil in human form but also, as a woman, pulling off that mustache would be tricky. Attila the Hun would be a rough comparison. As would Shrek, Jabba the Hutt or Mickey Rourke.
Honestly, I've come to terms with my inner and outer Willard. I may not have the same love for centenarians that he does, but who doesn't love the idea of letting the world know when sunshine is heading its way?
Oh, yes, Willard and I had become one long ago. That is why while others trepidatiously looked into who their opposite-gender doppelganger is, I felt comfortable and secure with my lifelong brother from another mother.
When my co-workers were done identifying their opposite-gender doppelgangers, they all seemed quite pleased. The boys' doppelgangers were Amy Ryan, Eliza Dushku and Chloe Grace Moretz. The girls' doppelgangers were Peter Gallagher, Martin Freeman and, of course, Stephen Fry in drag, who, by the way, makes a very attractive woman.
I announced my male doppelganger is Willard Scott. My co-workers graciously jumped to inform me that he most certainly is not. I smiled. "Yes, he is," I said, and I pulled out the baby photos with which there is no denying it.
"Oh, my gosh," a co-worker said, holding a picture of me. "I'm sorry."
Hey, I may not make an attractive man, but I bet that if I play my cards right, I may be able to get a free lifetime supply of Smucker's jelly. With a face like Willard's, it has to be good.


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Animation of 2 existing animations into a 10-second clip. Animation of a guy climbing onto a desk and throws something at the camera. Need it to be done within 8 hours. Climbing animation and Throwing animation is completed already.
...installation. I will now describe the minimum app. The app will open with an image of a cartoon character for three seconds, then the user will see 2 tabs at the bottom left (this is Work Package 1). The tabs will look like a spreadsheet or a web browser. Tab 1 "Input": The app will need to accept different numerical inputs (and store them in
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I want to model some cricket characters with different pose in 3D. I have photos of that. Let me know If somebody can take this job.
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Looking for experienced and expert designer who will design Book cover page, Character and internal images for each chapter of a book. No time waster please.
Looking for an experienced graphic designer who can design a 2D/3D character animation for a project. Character will be required in multiple forms/videos/marketing campaigns.
Im looking for someone thats done this type of branding before. A cannabis leaf smoking a joint or on top of joint that looks very stoned with my brand name " Loud Masters" my example would be towely from south park. Future work is available
I cant say much about the project ,however we just need to texture a medieval character with his armour and we need to model a couple of [log ind for at se URL] also need to pose the character , we will be using the character to create still renders for Pr Purposes. I will need you to sign a NDA and then I can release imagery .
.Hi all, for the game intro I need to get the animation done in a character later which will be imported into unreal engine. I will need such short intro from time to time in this project and other upcoming as well, animation will be showing the warrior swinging swords in both hands and turns twice and keep the swords around the waist.
This is a small test project for mobile game "Fun Hospital". This character is a reward for Halloween event. It should fit the concept of Halloween. For instance, witch, female zombie, female nurse with "terror" temperament. We are seeking long term art partner. We expect to complete this project in one week.
...more specifically a type of wisdom relevant to practical things, requiring an ability to discern how or why to act virtuously and encourage practical virtue, excellence of character, in others. The company will have two main branches: business and philanthropy. The business arm will be an international partnership platform in diverse sectors to serve
Wizard character design in Clash Royale game . Of course with a bit of minor variation .
need to be rigged I already made some joints arms and legs didnt bind skin yet need to double check if anything wrong, still need to create joint to neck and heads. as for the circle they are for the ik control please parent it with the joints
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Design logo for use on the web and in letterhead and envelopes for a supplemental education center that offers mentoring, character education, and classes for young men. Name of center is Southmont. It is near South Mountain. It is in New Jersey. Design should be strong and masculine. One color. Should work in black and white.
Hi we are looking for Character Animator Candidate should have 1-3 years experience on maya. Also the candidate should know dialogue & expression animations. Please don't apply without showreel..
We are changing our software from Maya to Poser and need to convert a 3D character from .ma to Poser in order to work. This will require rigging in Poser as well.
My name is Fi_Prophet, I am looking for an Original and Unique design of a Prophet/Sage/ male Oracle. Nothing too fancy doesn't have to be super detailed. Something simple to go next to our company logo on T-shirts, hats and business cards. I've attached a few images for thought. Extra points if there's duality (light and dark, or happy and sad anything along those lines), or if ...
Need to create a 3d model of a character should be able to rig and animate once model is created. Already have the 2d design what's expected
Hello All, I need an artist to design concept art for some character for a mobile game. The game is anime style fantasy, the concepts will make designing the ingame character animation much easier. For Now I need 5-10 characters. maybe I will need nore later.
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I'm seeking an experienced 3D character modeler to turn my fruit character into a detailed 3D model which will later be rigged for animation. Let me know how long it will take to model, texture and render. Here is example character type attached. Please show me any work you have done like this so i can select you as a winner. I have over 20 characters
...Everyone. I'm starting my first mobile game and I thought I would start by designing the characters and their animations first. For now, I would like a designer to create one character for me in order to test it in unity. The type of the game is idle game so not much animations required just (Idle, Sword Slash, Special Skill, Ultimate Skill). The special
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The Great Lakes Seaway Trail "Blue Byway Seminar" set for April 13 at the Clarion Conference Center and Marina in Dunkirk features the worlds of forensic weather forecasting, shipwrecks and underwater exploration, maritime history, and coastal recreation - including diving and paddlesports.
Sponsored by the nonprofit Seaway Trail Inc., in partnership with New York Sea Grant, this day-long event highlights the freshwater and land-based travel opportunities found only on the 518-mile Great Lakes Seaway Trail National Scenic Byway along the St. Lawrence River, Lake Ontario, Niagara River and Lake Erie in New York and Pennsylvania. Popular touring themes for the byway include maritime history, coastal recreation, lighthouses, nature, cultural heritage, architecture, agriculture and military history - particularly of the War of 1812.
Presenters at the event, which runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., include:
•National Weather Service Forecaster Robert Hamilton speaking on historic weather conditions on Lake Ontario that influenced a diverse collection of shipwrecks;
•Underwater explorer Jim Kennard presenting the details of his discovery of the HMS Ontario, a 22-gun sloop of water that sank in Lake Ontario in 1780;
•"Diving Lake Erie Shipwrecks" (speaker TBA);
•Historical archaeologist Dr. Douglas J. Pippin, of the State University of New York at Oswego, providing details on digs at Fort Haldimand on Carlton Island in the St. Lawrence River;
•New York Sea Grant Coastal Recreation and Tourism Specialist Dave White talking about new and future tools and apps for boaters, canoeists and kayakers based on the Great Lakes Observing System;
•Charter Capt. Jeff Garnsey sharing stories of his grandfather who was a St. Lawrence River rumrunner during Prohibition;
•Erie Maritime Museum Living History Programming Coordinator and U.S. Brig Niagara volunteer Ed Bolla presenting "The Battle of Lake Erie and The Building of Perry's Fleet"; and
•Erie Maritime Museum Education Programs Coordinator Linda Bolla on "The Fabric of Time: Two Iconic Flags from the War of 1812."
The $50 admission includes lunch. Walk-ins, as space allows, are $65. Register online at www.seawaytrail.com/dive or call 315-646-1000, ext. 203. Pre-registration is requested by April 8.
This program is part of the Great Lakes Underwater Series events. The Great Lakes Seaway Trail is a 518-mile National Scenic Byway that offers unique land and water travel opportunities along Lake Erie, the Niagara River, Lake Ontario, and the St. Lawrence River. Learn more at www.seawaytrail.com.


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H'Art & Soul of Haiti - 9/11/09
Friends of Hôpital Albert Schweitzer Haiti hosted 300 guests in Bakery Square for the 10th Annual H'art & Soul of Haiti. The evening was full of splendid musical groups including Chris Valen, Cellofourte, and Yves Jean, "Pittsburgh's own international Haitian-American sensation." In a silent auction, attendees bid on Haitian art, a trip on the Yangtze River, and a "mango" chest. big Burrito Catering prepared a delectable assortment of Haitian-inspired fare, including Yucatan black bean dip, paella, red wine chipotle braised beef brisket, and bay scallop seviche. After dinner, Friends of HAS Haiti showed the world premiere of its film Step by Step, about the reforestation of the mountains near the hospital in Artibonite Valley, Haiti. That evening, the Friends raised more than $200,000 for their humanitarian efforts. Photography by Megan WylieRead More
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