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Australia all-rounder Shane Watson has backed his side to strike a crucial early blow ahead of next year's Ashes when they meet England in a forthcoming one-day series.
Watson's side are in England for five one-day clashes, starting at Lord's on June 29, in what will be their first meeting since England's Ashes triumph on Australian soil 18 months ago.
Since that chastening 3-1 Ashes defeat, Michael Clarke has replaced Ricky Ponting as captain, while South African Mickey Arthur has been hired as Australia's first ever foreign coach.
Watson believes Australia are a more formidable force than the team that crumbled so tamely when they last faced England and he refused to downplay the significance of beating the old enemy in the one-day games that serve as an appetiser for the 2013 Ashes series.
"You've got to make the most of any series you play against England, especially in England with next year's Ashes coming up," Watson said ahead of Australia's opening tour match against Leicestershire on Thursday.
"First of all it's a great time for the younger guys to experience what it is like to play in England, but it is also an opportunity to be able to make our mark here in England as well leading into next year's Ashes.
"Hopefully we can play the cricket that we know we can and get the result that we want."
Watson is wary of underestimating England after they wrapped up a sixth consecutive home ODI series win with their victory over West Indies on Tuesday.
It seemed England's hopes of building a strong one-day outfit had been damaged before the series following Kevin Pietersen's untimely retirement from limited overs cricket.
But Ian Bell and Alastair Cook have both scored centuries to ensure an unassailable 2-0 lead over the Windies with the final match at Headingley on Friday.
"They are playing very good one-day cricket at the moment," Watson said.
"I think their batting has been a big strength. For guys to continue to be able to get hundreds at the top of the order obviously sets a very good platform for the team.
"Ian Bell is a world-class player. For me it had been a little surprising that he hadn't taken on the one-day game as he has because he's a highly-skilled player and hits the ball in great areas.
"It's no surprise to me that he's performing the way he has in these past couple of games.
"We'll definitely have to play at our best to get the result we want."
Aussies can strike first in Ashes build-up - Watson
Australia all-rounder Shane Watson has backed his side to strike a crucial early blow ahead of next year's Ashes when they meet England in a forthcoming one-day series.


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"OS X 10.9, which is internally codenamed 'Cabernet', will focus on various 'power-user' enhancements and take core features from iOS, according to our sources. Unlike operating system updates such as OS X Leopard and OS X Lion, OS X 10.9 will likely not be an overhauled approach to how the operating system feels and functions." Features for power users and features from iOS? Seems like an oxymoron. Still, if they manage to finally fix the Finder and Spaces, I'll be happy.
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However, I didn't really talk about third-party tools that people use. These may make them power users, most certainly. But the base OS? is it really that hard to understand ins and outs of iOS/OSX?
Actually yes... Im not talking about 3rd party tools... Im talking about just the base OS and Finder. OSX is just as complex as Linux or any other OS, if not more so. Once you drop to a terminal its Unix - almost everything you expect to find is there, and a lot of the lower level configuration is done through the command line - just like Linux. Finder is extremely configurable, but a lot of the knobs and dials are buried in options that must be configured from the terminal - again, just like Linux.
The UI does go to great lengths to hide a lot of that complexity and make it simple, and I appreciate that - but it doesn't eliminate it. It just hides it because you seldom need it. Im a developer and frankly I don't feel like I am being robbed of much flexibility or power by Finder - it is actually pretty damn functional. It strikes a pretty good balance, it just needs some tweaks here and there.
Just saying I don't see why the "for the sake of the clueless user" argument applies to OSX any more than it would to any other OS. There is nothing magical or overly simplistic about it (regardless of what Jobs lead people to believe) - it is a Unix with a very nicely thought out GUI.
A lot of work went into making it simple without making it dumb. It shows.
You know, it's funny how people like to bash everyone who happens to have some other opinion [even if the intentions were actually good].
I really wasn't trying to bash you - I was just replying to what you posted...

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Updated November 24, 2012, 8:39 p.m. ET
Will 2013 Be the Time for Home Buyers to Jump?
Home prices are recovering, yet still low enough to lure buyers
By RACHEL LOUISE ENSIGN
This New Year's, you may want to make a resolution to go house hunting.
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Home prices are finally starting to recover, but they're still low enough to get a great deal. Add to that interest rates that are at historic lows, and 2013 may be the time for first-time home buyers to finally get in the game.
"We think the answer, definitively, is that home prices have bottomed," says Stan Humphries, chief economist of real-estate firm Zillow. "Right now, buying looks very attractive, even for short-term time horizons."
While the timing may be right, the tougher standards lenders imposed after the housing crash are still very much in place. So buyers with good credit and a hefty down payment may benefit the most.
"Now it's all about the rules," says Jeff Conn, a mortgage banker in the Atlanta area
Window of Opportunity
A bevy of data suggest housing prices have finally begun to climb back. So there's a window of opportunity before prices start a faster upward march.
The median price of an existing single-family home was $178,700 in October, up 11% from a year earlier, according to the National Association of Realtors. But that's still down 13% from $204,800 in October 2007.
Buyers can find particularly good deals in the Phoenix area, where home values are rising steadily, but are still more than 40% below the peak, says Mr. Humphries. Home values have also started rebounding from their bottoms in the Dallas, Miami and Denver metropolitan areas, but are still below their peaksmeaning there are potential deals to be had, he says.
Prices are on the way up, but mortgage rates remain in the bargain bin. The average rate on a standard 30-year fixed-rate mortgage hit a record low 3.46% for the week ended Nov. 16, according to data provider HSH.com. The average rate on a standard 15-year, fixed-rate mortgage hit a low of 2.84%. And rates are expected to stay low next year and further out, thanks, in part, to the Federal Reserve's moves to keep interest rates low until mid-2015.
For first-time home buyers, it may be easier to buy. Many first-time buyers are opting for loans backed by the Federal Housing Administration, since they now have looser credit and down-payment criteria compared with the tougher criteria for standard loans. The typical rate on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage backed by the FHA was 3.31% last week, according to HSH.com.
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But the FHA is now facing billions of dollars of losses on loans originated between 2007 and 2009. To help bolster its finances, the agency recently announced a series of measures including higher annual insurance premiums and a change to rules that allowed insurance premiums to lapse. Typical borrowers have to pay an up-front insurance premium of 1.75% of the loan amount and, starting in 2013, a higher annual premium of 1.35% of the balance, up from 1.25%, says Keith Gumbinger, vice president at HSH.com.
Many potential buyers have sat out of the market and rented insteadbecause they were waiting for prices to bottom out, found it to be a cheaper option or couldn't qualify for a mortgage. But the jump in renters after the housing collapse led to higher rents throughout much of the country. In many cases, it no longer makes financial sense to rent instead of buy.
In about three out of four U.S. housing markets, it now takes less than three years of owning a home with a standard 30-year mortgage for buying to be cheaper than renting a similar space, says Zillow's Mr. Humphries.
Tougher Standards
While home prices are trying to inch back to pre-crash levels, lenders are not returning to the lax lending standards of the boom market, when loans with no down payments were not rare, says Mike Fratantoni, vice president of research at the Mortgage Bankers Association.
It's still back to basics. That means "good credit, a down payment, and document, document, document," says Matt Vernon, head of home loans sales at Bank of AmericaBAC +1.33% . "Credit [was] always available, but it's different. Not different than it was a decade ago, but different than it was five years ago."
Borrowers will typically need a FICO credit score of at least 740, and a minimum 20% down payment to qualify for the best rates on a standard mortgage, says Mr. Gumbinger. FHA-backed loans require a minimum 3.5% down payment and lenders often require a minimum FICO score of 620, he adds.
And be prepared to break out the paperworklots of it. You'll typically need to have one or two years of tax returns, as well as pay stubs from an employer, which some lenders didn't ask for before the crash. Also expect to provide statements from your bank and brokerage accounts, says Mr. Vernon.
"There's got to be a clear paper trail," says Mr. Conn.
Also, some mortgage pre-approvals are expiring faster, in some cases lasting only 30 days, compared with 60 to 90 days before the bust, says Mr. Gumbinger. After that, you'll need to show the lender updated financials.
"We tell people to never leave any stone unturned," he says.
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The Auburn University Tigers will meet the University of Louisville Cardinals in the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game to open the 2015 college football season.
The game is scheduled to be played Saturday, Sept. 5, 2015.
The Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game's tradition of hosting blockbuster match-ups to open the college season is expected to continue with Auburn and Louisville.
Auburn is back for its second Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game appearance after facing Clemson in 2012. The Tigers enter the 2013 season under the leadership of first-year head coach Gus Malzahn, who served as Auburn's offensive coordinator from 2009-11, helping the program to the 2010 BCS National Championship. Known for his innovative offensive style, Malzahn tutored Heisman Trophy winner Cam Newton in 2010 and oversaw an AU offense that set numerous school records.
Louisville will be making its first appearance in the game. The Cardinals enter the 2013 campaign firmly entrenched in the AP top 25 with a No. 9 national ranking after going 11-2 last season and are expected to have a very successful season this year and beyond under the direction of head coach Charlie Strong. The Cardinals will be representing the ACC in the game after joining the conference in 2014.
"Louisville and Auburn represent two great football brands with incredible fan bases and a tradition of winning," said Gary Stokan, Chick-fil-A Bowl president and CEO. "The ACC vs. SEC is a tremendous rivalry that has proven to be a recipe for sellouts, high TV ratings and close, competitive games."
Auburn and Louisville have met only one other time on the gridiron dating back to 1974. The Tigers defeated the Cardinals 16-3 at Legion Field in Birmingham.
Tickets to the game will be evenly split between the two teams, creating a true neutral-site game. All tickets to the game will be sold through the university ticket offices. No tickets will be sold through the Chick-fil-A Bowl office.
"We are really looking forward to playing in the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game to open the 2015 season," said Auburn Head Coach Gus Malzahn. "It will be a great opportunity for us to play on a national stage to kick off the college football season against a very good Louisville program. We love playing in Atlanta at the Georgia Dome in front of our fans who live in the area or who can make the short drive to see Auburn play in a first-class event."
"The Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game has established itself as one of the best neutral-site games in the country to kick off the college football season, and we can't wait to get back to Atlanta and the Georgia Dome," said Auburn Director of Athletics Jay Jacobs. "A match-up with an outstanding program like Louisville will give us a challenging contest to start the 2015 season. We are excited about the chance to return to Atlanta and the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game, which has become a first-class event thanks to the vision of Gary Stokan and his staff. With more than 20,000 Auburn alumni in the Atlanta region, it will be a great way to kick off the college football season for Auburn University."
Auburn is 33-9 all-time against teams from the ACC and holds a 4-1 record against the ACC in bowl games, including a 43-24 victory over Virginia in the 2011 Chick-fil-A Bowl. The victory over UVa was Malzahn's last game as Auburn's offensive coordinator before departing to become the head coach at Arkansas State.
Louisville has won three straight games against teams from the SEC going back to 2011, including a victory against Kentucky in each of the last two seasons and a 33-23 win over Florida in last year's AllState Sugar Bowl.
"The Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game has an outstanding tradition of putting together great match-ups, and facing Auburn in this type of event is great for our program and university," said Louisville Head Coach Charlie Strong. "We look forward to opening the 2015 season against a great SEC opponent like Auburn. I'm very excited for our fans that will get the opportunity to be a part of a great game and an exciting atmosphere. The exposure our football players and our program will get from a match-up like this is tremendous as we continue to build this program, and it is going to be a great experience for our fans."
"We are thrilled to be a part of such an exciting matchup with Auburn," Vice-President/Director of Athletics Tom Jurich said. "It's an outstanding way for our program to open the season and we are honored to be considered to play in this terrific matchup. History has proven that our fans will travel anywhere and I expect us to pack the Georgia Dome for this great event. We had discussions about getting into this game a few times in recent years are excited for this opportunity. We sincerely appreciate the Chick-fil-A Bowl group selecting Louisville for this signature event against a great program like Auburn."
In the game, Auburn and Louisville will battle for The Old Leather Helmet Trophy, one of college football's newest rivalry-style icons. Traditionally, winners of The Old Leather Helmet don the helmet on the field after the game, starting with the head coach and then rotating from player to player as the team celebrates its victory.
Past games and winners of the Old Leather Helmet include:
Year: Match-Up: Winner:
2012 No. 14 Clemson vs. No. 24 Auburn Clemson 26-19
2012 No. 25 NC State vs. Tennessee Tennessee 35-21
2011 No. 5 Boise State vs. No. 19 Georgia Boise State 35-21
2010 No. 16 LSU vs. No. 18 North Carolina LSU 30-24
2009 No. 5 Alabama vs. No. 7 Virginia Tech Alabama 34-24
2008 No. 9 Clemson vs. No. 24 Alabama Alabama 34-10
Future games that will continue the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game's legacy as the preeminent opening game to the college football season include:
2014 Ole Miss vs. Boise State
Alabama vs. West Virginia
2015 Louisville vs. Auburn
The annual Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game matches two top teams in a celebration of college football with a bowl-style, neutral site game to open the season. The game will be hosted in Atlanta's Georgia Dome by the Chick-fil-A Bowl.
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The video, created by the Combocut studio, plays with the backpacks as if they were musical instruments; the rubber base that is used as a drum keeps the backpack standing upright, protecting it when you put it down as well as making it easier to find things inside.
The Small version fits a laptop up to 10", the larger version up to 15".
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Unselfish acts of kindness can result in monetary rewards!
Recently I entered a dessert contest to support a friend who was having difficulty recruiting entrees for her organization's fundraiser. My weekend was full of activities including my daughter's volleyball tournament, my son's cross country meet, a presentation for my work and a wedding for which I prepared the cake. Did I really have time to commit to another task? When it comes to friends, I have difficulty saying "no" so I found time to prepare the dessert.
The only requirement for the contest was that the dessert had to include apple as an ingredient. Years ago I discovered a Spanish apple tart which was a combination of a sweet hand-made pastry filled with layered cinnamon apples and a homemade custard similar to flan. It is an attractive dessert as the apples line the pastry in a pinwheel design. My only concern was whether the dessert would be sweet enough for the average American dessert judge!
Thus, I decided to seek an alternative tart option and searched the Internet. I discovered a similar concept using a cream cheese and sweetened condensed milk filling topped with apple pie filling. I altered the graham cracker crust by adding chopped pecans and cinnamon. After pouring in the cream cheese mixture, which resembled a cheesecake consistency and flavor, I added the canned apples. It was painful to used canned apple pie filling. Had time allowed, I would have created a homemade apple filling with diced fuji apples, cinnamon, honey and maybe a little bit of nutmeg.
The tart baked for 20 minutes and then I topped the apples with pecans mixed with cinnamon sugar. Another 10 minutes of baking resulted in toasted, buttery nuts and a delightful looking dessert. But would it be just right to win the contest? To be honest, I really didn't care because I know my efforts were helping a friend.
I'm happy to report my dessert won first place, which included a $100 cash prize. The event required a $10 entry fee and I probably invested $10 in ingredients. Hmmm...an $80 prize for helping a friend. I guess you can't beat that!


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Title says it all. Tell us your top 3 anime openings which you think are the best you've seen (in your opinion, so there is no need to criticize other people's taste).
My top 3 are
Bleach - Irichi No Hana (Opening 3)
Mirai Nikki - Kuusou Mesorogiwi (Opening 1)
Sword Art Online - Crossing Field (Opening 1)
(I still think Sword Art Online is a horrible show, so don't get the wrong idea.)
Banned again?
Sword Art Online - Crossing Field (OP1)
Zetsuen no Tempest - Spirit Inspiration (OP1)
Fullmetal Alchemist - Rewrite (OP4)
glass, once broken, can never be restored perfectly
Bleach Opening 6~ Alones
Naruto Opening 5
Vampire Knight- Futatsu no Kodou to Akai Tsumi
Sword art online --->innocence (op3)
Btooom --> No pain no game (op1)
Blast of tempest --> spirit inspiration (op1)
Umm, So much backlog of VN/Eroges/Ln/Wn (-_^)
3. I've always liked Sambomaster's Seishun Kyousoukyoku (spelling?), the 5th intro from Naruto. Good instruments and vocals, even though that guy has horrible teeth. Then again, so did Freddy Mercury.
2. Yui - Again; FMA: Brotherhood intro 1, which imo they should have kept for the entire series.
1. Kokia - Chouwa Oto from Origin: Spirits of the Past. Especially the live version, damn that girl can sing.
1. Highschool of the Dead - song made for the anime by Kishida Kyoudan and the Akeboshi Rockets.
2. Bleach op.12 - Change
3. Blast of Tempest - Spirit Inspiration
Runners up: The World God only Knows and SKET Dance
Are we talking the song itself or the opening as a whole? I'm going to assume the latter,so I'm going to pick songs that also had awesome animation, storytelling and/or mood to go with them. I could name way more but I'll try to limit myself to 3. I'm only going to choose one from self imposed "groups" of related openings.
Higurashi no Naku Koro ni - Higurashi no Naku Koro ni (opening 1) (The opening for the second season was also awesome, as was the opening for Umineko no Naku Koro ni, but ultimately I think this one is the best in the series and its one of the most sinister and unsettling openings that there are in my opinion.)
Durarara - Uragiri no Yuuyake (opening 1) (The trio of this the second Durarara opening and Baccano's opening could have easily been my top 3 without the restrictions I placed on myself, but this opening is by far my favorite opening of the three. In all the openings the way they work the recap into an instrumental portion of the song is badass.)
Angel Beats - My Soul Your Beats (This opening is very emotionally pulling both in music and animation.)
I could name a bunch more but these are the three I could narrow it down to from a quick think through.
Tsurezure Monochrome by Fujifabric: Tsuritama OP - It's so catchy and reminds me of summer! :D
Alones by Aqua Timez - Catchy again and brings back memories!
Asura Cryin by Spiral - For some reason, it just struck me when I first heard it :3
Also notable for me is Closer from Naruto Shippuden; it was my original favourite before I had watched any other anime series :D
Edit: I'm thinking of more, even now! These ones just came to mind first
I think for unique openings I like the comedy shows and Ill say why. Teekyu the whole thing is insane but the opening sets it up.OniAi just because it goes like ten minutes without the opening song.And the various openings for Hayate the Combat Butler little comedy skits.They just stick in my mind and my preference.
"In Your Face" Shirase Kobuchizawa (A Place Further Than The Universe)
1. Clannad ~After Story~ - A Song to Pass the Time
2. Cowboy Bebop - Tank!
3. Cardcaptor Sakura - Platinum
Durarara Opening 1.
Tales of Vesperia Opening.
Durarara Opening 2.
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Good being back CR!
My favourite openings of 2012 has to be the kuroko's basketball openings
Also sket dance opening 5 reboot by everset that was a great opening, but I have to say wonderland by FLiP was also up there.
Some of my all time favourites though like gintama' OP 1 and bleach OP 13, also fullmetal alchemist: brotherhood OP 2 and OP 4 were really great songs, still love them. Also most songs by LM.C are some of my favourites too, but there are too many to choose from, just thought I'd share some of my favourites though lol
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1. Toradora - Pre-Parade
2. SAO - Crossing Field
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Near-Complete 500 Home Run Club Single-Signed Ball Collection - All Graded MINT 9 by PSA/DNA (22 Single-Signed Balls)
Starting Bid - $1,000, Sold For - $4,994
Offered here is an extraordinary 500 Home Run Club single-signed ball collection that is distinguished both by its scope and quality. This collection features single-signed balls for twenty-two of the twenty-five players who currently have 500 or more home runs, and is missing only Ruth, Ott, and Foxx for completion. The breadth of the collection notwithstanding, what truly sets this group apart is its condition. Every single ball has been graded MINT 9 by PSA/DNA (that grade is a combination of the quality of the autograph and baseball) and each remains housed in its original display case (all are sealed with the exception of Palmeiro, Killebrew, and Griffey Jr.). Unless otherwise noted, all of the signatures have been scripted in blue ink across the sweet spot of an official Major League (Selig) ball. The collection is comprised of the following: Ted Williams (OAL Bobby Brown ball), Mickey Mantle (OAL Bobby Brown ball), Willie Mays, Hank Aaron, Eddie Mathews (ONL Bill White ball), Mike Schmidt, Eddie Murray (OAL Gene Budig ball), Harmon Killebrew, Frank Robinson, Reggie Jackson, Sammy Sosa, Ernie Banks, Ken Griffey Jr., Alex Rodriguez, Rafael Palmeiro (Rawlings "Official League" ball), Mark McGwire (on a side panel), Willie McCovey, Frank Thomas, Jim Thome, Manny Ramirez, Barry Bonds, and Gary Sheffield. Each ball is also accompanied by its corresponding individual PSA/DNA LOA and/or COA. The compilation of this collection required a great deal of time and expenditure on the part of our consignor. The current SMR value for this collection, not counting Ramirez, Thome, Thomas, and Sheffield, is $4,280; however, we feel that that number might be low, given the extraordinary quality of each ball and especially given the difficulty and cost of obtaining the most recent members. This is a modern-day collecting classic, a set that has the potential to be completed (with the addition of Ruth, Ott, Foxx), and an extraordinary collection exactly as is. The assembly of this collection in such incredibly high grade and quality will most likely be even more greatly appreciated in the years to come. Total: 22 balls. LOA from James Spence/JSA. Reserve $1,000. Estimate $2,000/$4,000. SOLD FOR $4,994
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Dr. Hoelzle received his undergraduate degree in psychology from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. He completed his doctoral work in Clinical Psychology at the University of Toledo specializing in Assessment. He has attained extensive training in clinical neuropsychology through a two-year Neuropsychology Fellowship at the Minneapolis VA Medical Center and Clinical Internship at Rush University Medical Center (Chicago, Illinois). Clinical interests primarily consist of evaluating individuals who are experiencing cognitive and/or psychological difficulties.
Dr. Hoelzle has conducted a number of studies investigating the core constructs evaluated by neuropsychological and personality instruments, and whether these factor structures are replicable across samples and consistent with clinical theories. He is contributing to a number of ongoing investigations of mild traumatic brain injury (concussion) at the Minneapolis VA Medical Center. The goal of this research is to identify which individuals are at risk of experiencing persisting postconcussive symptoms. Dr. Hoelzle is also interested in how insufficient effort on neuropsychological measures and exaggerated emotional distress is identified in different clinical settings.
Dr. Hoelzle teaches undergraduate courses in Cognitive Psychology and Research Methodology. At the graduate level, he teaches Clinical Assessment.
Hoelzle, J., Nelson, N., & Smith, C. (in press). Comparison of Wechsler Memory Scale-Fourth Edition (WMS-IV) and –Third Edition (WMS-III) dimensional structures: Improved ability to evaluate auditory and visual constructs. Journal of Clinical and Experimental Neuropsychology.
Nelson, N., Hoelzle, J., McGuire, K., Ferrier-Auerbach, A., Charlesworth, M., & Sponheim, S. (in press). Evaluation context impacts neuropsychological performance of OEF/OIF veterans with reported combat-related concussion. Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology.
Sim, A., & Hoelzle, J. (in press). Progressive supranuclear palsy. In C. A. Noggle, R. S. Dean, & A. M. Horton (Eds.), The Encyclopedia of Neuropsychological Disorders. New York: Springer.
Nelson, N., Hoelzle, J., Sweet, J., Arbisi, P., & Demakis, G. (2010). Updated meta-analysis of the MMPI-2 Symptom Validity Scale (FBS): Verified utility in forensic practice. The Clinical Neuropsychologist, 24, 701-724.
Hook, J., Marquine, M., & Hoelzle, J. (2009). Repeatable Battery for the Assessment of Neuropsychological Status Effort Index performance in a medically ill geriatric sample. Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology, 24, 231-235.
Nelson, N., & Hoelzle, J. (2009). Book review: An assessment handbook with 'Personality'. Journal of Clinical and Experimental Neuropsychology, 31, 637-640.
Hoelzle, J., & Meyer, G. (2009). The invariant component structure of the Personality Assessment Inventory (PAI) full scales. Journal of Personality Assessment, 91, 175-186. (Correction published in the Journal of Personality Assessment, 91, 396.)
Hoelzle, J., & Meyer, G. (2008). The factor structure of the MMPI-2 Restructured Clinical (RC) scales. Journal of Personality Assessment, 90, 443-455.
Meyer, G., Mihura, J., & Hoelzle, J. (2008). Rorschach test. In W. A. Darity, Jr. (Ed.), International Encyclopedia of Social Sciences, 2nd edition (Vol. 7, pp. 284-285). Detroit: Macmillan Reference.


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Ensure that the cluster is functioning properly.
To view the current status of the cluster, run the following command from any node:
% cluster status
See the cluster(1CL) man page for more information.
Search the /var/adm/messages log on the same node for unresolved error messages or warning messages.
Become superuser on a node of the cluster.
Remove all application resource groups from protection groups.
This step ensures that resource groups are not stopped when you later stop the protection groups.
# geopg remove-resource-group resourcegroup protectiongroup
See the geopg(1M) man page for more information.
Perform the preceding steps on all clusters that have a partnership with this cluster.
Stop all protection groups that are active on the cluster.
# geopg stop -e local protectiongroup
See the geopg(1M) man page for more information.
Stop the Sun Cluster Geographic Edition infrastructure.
# geoadm stop
Shutting down the infrastructure ensures that a patch installation on one cluster does not affect the other cluster in the partnership.
See the geoadm(1M) man page for more information.
On each node, stop the common agent container.
# /usr/sbin/cacaoadm stop
You must use common agent container 2, which is located in the /usr/sbin directory. Use the /usr/sbin/cacaoadm -V command to check which version of common agent container you are using.
Install the required patches for the Sun Cluster Geographic Edition software. Go to How to Install Patches on a Sun Cluster Geographic Edition System.


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Creamy Avocado-Potato Soup with Chicken
Avocado and potatoes combine in this creamy soup with a hint of tang. Topped with chicken and served with tortilla chips, this is a filling bowl of goodness.
3 tbsp. butter
4 large leeks, cleaned and coarsely chopped
7 cups chicken stock
3 large baking potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
1 bunch cilantro stems
Salt and pepper, as needed
3 tbsp. lime juice
2 avocados, chopped
2 chicken breasts, poached and sliced
Tortilla chips, if desired
1. In a large sauté pan, melt butter and add leeks. Cook, stirring, until tender but not browned, about 20 min.
2. Stir in chicken stock, potatoes, and cilantro stems and simmer until potatoes are soft, about 30 min.
3. Puree until smooth; season with salt and pepper. Add lime juice and avocados and puree until incorporated.
4. Return to pan and warm until heated through. Garnish with pieces of thinly sliced chicken and serve with tortilla chips on the side if desired.


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I just came back from a meeting with the College Board; the folks who help to bring you the SAT. And of course, with anxieties riding high this time of year about whether one's scores are "good enough" to get into your top-choice college, I was reminded of a passage I had copied a while ago, and it's been stewing in the back of my mind since:
From CNN.com:
The only bigger bummer than getting up and spending a Saturday morning to take the SAT? Getting up and not taking it. Dylan Ottman showed up at Westboro High School, in Westboro, Massachusetts, only to discover it was one of about 50 testing centers, mostly in New England, where the test was postponed because of inclement weather. Adding insult, the makeup date is April 2 -- her birthday.
"It's really stressful, because my whole life is the SAT," said Ottman, who had taken a prep course and said that now she'll probably spend more time preparing.
The thing that strikes me is the idea that one's whole life can be the SAT. I can understand how one might adopt this point of view, but it's incredibly sad that this is the state of affairs. One's "whole life" should be family and friends, new and exciting experiences, challenges to the mind and mindset, dressing up for Halloween, etc., not a standardized test.
When we read applications, it's pretty easy to sort and prioritize applications on different critera, including SAT scores. As you would expect, students with higher scores tend to have a better shot than those with lower scores. However, not every high scoring applicant is going to get admitted. And not every low scoring applicant is going to be denied.
I remember encountering an applicant toward the end of last year with an SAT score of more than 300 points (on the 1600 scale) below the median for our admitted class. Just based on that, I was already thinking in my mind that this student is going to have a tough time getting admitted. But when I started to actually READ the application, my perspective shifted dramatically.
The first thing that drew me in was how involved this student was in her school and community. Not only did she list a number of teams, organizations, clubs, etc. on her activities, but she was a leader in nearly all of them. Her personal story was also compelling--dad was completely out of the picture, and mom was working at a pretty low-paying job.
What most impressed me, however, was the progress that she made academically. As a freshman, this student was placed in the lower track of classes--no advanced, honors, or even college prep classes on the horizon. However, through sheer determination and force of will, she managed to claw her way through her unfortunate starting place to where she was taking AP courses in her senior year. That would be like having the absolute worst seeding in a race and somehow making it all the way through the pack to break the tape and come in first.
Oh, one other thing: the student came to campus and had a stellar interview with one of the admission counselors.
Now, in isolation, the SAT looked bad. But compared to everything else this student had accomplished, it started to look pretty darn meaningless.
So what's the moral of the story? Let's ask in an SAT-inspired way.
Poor standardized test scores can be overcome by:
A) A good sob story
B) Outstanding extracurriculars
C) A strong interview
D) Solid performance in challenging courses
E) All of the above
The answer is probably closest to E. A, B, or C by themselves likely won't cut the mustard, (although D stands a chance.) Had the student not pulled down As and took on AP classes, this post probably wouldn't exist. Think of it like a see-saw: when you throw A, B, C, and D on one side and the SAT on the other side, the see-saw is going to be quite lopsided (although D carries the most weight.)
The other lesson to learn here: guess what? We really do read your application. We're human, and as humans, we're going to form quick impressions and have internal biases. It's part of the game. But we also dig beneath the surface and don't judge you by numbers alone. If you have some unique personal circumstances, come to campus and talk to us. It can definitely help.
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In the post-All-Star portion of the NHL schedule, Tim Thomas continues to lead the league in three of the major statistical departments for goaltenders with at least one number that's on pace to set an all-time record.
However, those achievements still don't seem enough to get some writers to even consider him for the Hart Trophy as the league's MVP. Ed Willes of The Province is one such veteran scribe that scoffs at the notion of a goaltender winning the Hart.
In making a solid, and valid, case for Vancouver forward Ryan Kesler as the Hart favorite last week, Willes went through a brief list of other candidates, including Tampa Bay's Steven Stamkos and Pittsburgh's Sidney Crosby (if he gets healthy). When it came time to consider Thomas, Willes had this to say:
Boston goalie Tim Thomas is also in the mix but, sorry, we refuse to acknowledge a goalie as the league's MVP in the post-lockout NHL.
And there you have it folks, reason No. 1 why Thomas' chances at winning the Hart are snowball-in-hell slim. Unfortunately, there are enough other writers who take a similar stance as Willes every year. And frankly, I'm not even sure what his argument means.
A goalie in the post-lockout NHL can't be the MVP? As I wrote last week during All-Star Weekend, Thomas is carrying a save percentage of .945, which would shatter the previous single-season record held by Dominik Hasek (.936). His goals-against average of 1.80 is on pace to be the lowest since the lockout. To me, it would figure that a goaltender, who also shares the league lead with seven shutouts in addition to putting up record-breaking numbers in the post-lockout NHL is a better candidate than any puck-stopper before the lockout.
Since the lockout, the league has made the goaltender's equipment smaller, restricted their ability to handle the puck and, most importantly, opened up the game with enforcement of restraining penalties — a move that has increased scoring. If those factors don't make Thomas' accomplishments more extraordinary and Hart-worthy, then maybe the Bruins goaltender also needs to score some goals himself or singlehandedly land the league a billion-dollar American national TV contract in order to prove to some that he's the most valuable player in the National Hockey League.
It seems that no matter what Thomas accomplishes, there's always going to be someone counting him out. Luckily for the Bruins, that always seems to work in their favor as a motivating tool that keeps Thomas striving to get better and better.


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Just wanted to say hi! I've been doing bentos for about eight months now, and it sure has been a great way to spice up my lunch life! I'm an illustrator who does ballet dancing as a passionate hobby, and I think coupling the two together is a great health regimen. I love learning how to cook new things, so bento has been a great channel for that. My favorite new thing I've learned to prepare are Inarizushis... and they are delicious. Nomnom.
Anyway, hello! Glad to meet the other people taking the Bento Challenge with me!
Ballet and Bentos! <3
Hi Joie, and welcome! Ballet - that's one thing I've always dreamed about doing but never gotten to it...(though I used to do ballroom/latin dancing...need to find the time to get back to that!)
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Hello and thanks. It's never too late for ballet, they have classes just for adult beginners! That is how I got my start, and I have never looked back. You should give it a try sometime! ^^
Hi! I think it's great that you're into ballet! I'm going to a modern dance, but we have classical ballet classes once a day, and I agree that combining that with bento is really great! :D
Yay! I'm glad there are other dancers in the community. Dance is just such a great way to get into shape, in my opinion. I actually took a Modern class in college and enjoyed it. Nice to meet you!
Hehe, that was supposed to be a modern dance *school* :P
I used to dance as well (did the usually middle school dance school thing and then on to ballroom/latin dancing in highschool up until the last year or so) and I wish I had a partner to dance with again (as my fiance thinks ballroom is gay! :O). I've always wanted to be a pretty ballerina. XD Hope it is fun.
Yum yum bento yum yum!
I only ever took ballet in conjunction with opera and theatre training. I threw my last pair of pointe shoes away with a nostalgic tear and a satisfied smile. ^_^
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Bellator 110 Recap: Rampage KOs M'Pumbu, King Mo Edges Zayats, Rebney Announces Next PPV
Bellator is back, but not necessarily in a big way. Bellator 110 saw the more marketable Rampage Jackson and Muhammad "King Mo" Lawal prevail, but neither man looked stellar.
What about the rest of the card? The event started off rocky. The first two preliminary bouts ended in unsatisfying no contests—the first due to an accidental illegal knee. The second was the result of an accidental eye poke.
Of note: Daniel Weichel defeated Scott Cleve in the quarterfinal round of Bellator's season 10 featherweight tournament. He won via submission, though the rear-naked choke was set up by a gorgeous straight right. When Cleve was on the mat, his brains were far too scrambled to adequately prevent Weichel from taking his back and working for the choke. In another prelim quarterfinal bout, Will Martinez upset the highly touted, 21-year-old prospect, Goiti Yamauchi via unanimous decision. Martinez was stronger and fought a smarter fight. He bullied and smothered Yamauchi, who was stymied by Martinez's aggression.
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The 2011 Ohio State University Summer String Teacher's Workshop, which Stanton's Sheet Music is honored to help sponsor, ran from July 10 through July 16 this year, attracting 72 string teachers representing 32 states, Aruba, Puerto Rico and Italy. The week was crammed full of informative pedagogical sessions, lessons on secondary instruments, "my favorite piece" reading sessions, minor instrument repair classes and much, much more.
Dan Clark, Stanton's string specialist, was pleased to serve as a resource person for a group presenting a panel discussion on correlating string solo literature with string orchestra literature. His main participation, however, was to select 35 brand new string orchestra pieces from hundreds of new issues for the 2011/2012 school year to conduct at two New Music Reading Sessions during the course of the week, which were met with rave reviews! Some of the highlights were The Code, a pseudo spy movie score by Alan Lee Silva; an arrangement of the Allegretto from Beethoven's Symphony #7 by Robert Longfield; Bayou Self, a Cajun flavored crowd-pleaser with snippets of classical quotes by Cathy Morris and a surprisingly authentic rendition of Israel Kamakawiwo'ole's Hawaiian ukulele version of Harold Arlen's Over the Rainbow. The teachers were naturally excellent sight-readers and read the notes right off the page while the rosin dust flew! A fine time was had by all.
The workshop participants got a free afternoon on one day and many of them chose to come to Stanton's to browse and buy. Many had never been in the store before and were amazed at its size as well as the scope of music that Stanton's stocks. Many of them vowed they had now become regular Stanton's customers. We truly appreciate their business and would like to thank all the participants who came to Columbus, Ohio for this amazing workshop. We hope to see many of you back in the years to come!
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18 U.S. Code § 2332h - Radiological dispersal devices
§ 2332h.
Radiological dispersal devices
(a) Unlawful Conduct.—
(1)In general.—Except as provided in paragraph (2), it shall be unlawful for any person to knowingly produce, construct, otherwise acquire, transfer directly or indirectly, receive, possess, import, export, or use, or possess and threaten to use—
any weapon that is designed or intended to release radiation or radioactivity at a level dangerous to human life; or
(2)Exception.—This subsection does not apply with respect to—
conduct by or under the authority of the United States or any department or agency thereof; or
conduct pursuant to the terms of a contract with the United States or any department or agency thereof.
(b)Jurisdiction.—Conduct prohibited by subsection (a) is within the jurisdiction of the United States if—
the offense occurs in or affects interstate or foreign commerce;
the offense occurs outside of the United States and is committed by a national of the United States;
the offense is committed against a national of the United States while the national is outside the United States;
the offense is committed against any property that is owned, leased, or used by the United States or by any department or agency of the United States, whether the property is within or outside the United States; or
(c) Criminal Penalties.—
(1)In general.—
Any person who violates, or attempts or conspires to violate, subsection (a) shall be fined not more than $2,000,000 and shall be sentenced to a term of imprisonment not less than 25 years or to imprisonment for life.
(2)Other circumstances.—
Any person who, in the course of a violation of subsection (a), uses, attempts or conspires to use, or possesses and threatens to use, any item or items described in subsection (a), shall be fined not more than $2,000,000 and imprisoned for not less than 30 years or imprisoned for life.
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The tourist industry in Europe is expected to continue to grow, in part as
a result of higher incomes and more leisure time. Predominant tourist flows
presently are from north to south; at present these flows help to transfer capital.
Changes in recreational habits and preferences will lead to opportunities for
tourist investment in new areas, but existing major tourist flows to the Mediterranean
might be weakened if summer heat waves increase in frequency or if prolonged
droughts result in water supply problems and forest fires. Giles and Perry (1998)
have shown that summers as good as that of 1995 in northern Europe can lead
to a drop in the numbers of outbound tourists from countries such as the UK
to traditional Mediterranean sun destinations.
Changing demographic patternsparticularly an aging, wealthy populationmay
lead to an increase in winter and shoulder season tourism to Mediterranean resorts
and expansion of retirement to attractive areas, particularly coasts. Health
tourism to spas and mountains is likely to increase in Europe. In northern
Europe, short breaks are likely to be taken over a longer season as temperatures
The coastal zone is the primary tourist resource of Europe, and associated
tourist infrastructure is at risk from sea-level rise, including unique tourist
attractions such as the city of Venice (Perry, 1999). Beaches, wetlands, and
estuaries also are tourist resources that are at risk. Already, many tourist
amenities, such as coastal golf courses and hotels, require protection. The
need to maintain coastal amenity values, as well as protect infrastructure,
is an important factor that is encouraging a shift from hard, rigid defenses
to softer approaches, including sediment management and nourishment (Penning-Rowsell
et al., 1992; Hamm et al., 1998).
Heat stress and poor urban air quality may render cities undesirable locations
in summer, with more tourist traffic to the country and the coast. Outdoor recreational
spending is likely to increase.
Mountainous zones are used extensively for recreation and are the main sites
of the European winter sports industry, which is based on snow resources that
are vulnerable to climate change. Mohnl (1996) has shown that there is a statistically
significant trend in snow-cover reduction in the Alps over recent years. Abegg
and Froesch (1994) have suggested that assuming a 3°C rise in mean temperatures,
the snow line in winter will rise by 300 m in the central Alps, the first snowfall
of the season will be delayed, and below an altitude of 1,200 m there will not
be continuous winter snow cover. As the season contracts, there will be a need
to bolster winter tourism with increased use of artificial snow and more alternatives
to outdoor skiing. In Scotland, the skiing industry is likely to experience
more frequent snow-deficient winters, with adverse impacts on the financial
viability of the industry.
Jaagus (1997) analyzed the impact of climate change on the snow-cover pattern
in Estonia, where snow cover is important for winter sports and tourism. Indications
are that a considerable drop in snow-cover duration will take place on islands
and in the coastal region of west Estonia.
Migration caused by soil degradation is a very important issue in the Mediterranean
region, the southern part of which is mostly arid and vulnerable to climate
change. With perhaps 24% of total drylands in Africa in the process of desertification
and 0.3% of the African population permanently displaced largely as a result
of environmental degradation (LeHouerou, 1992), consequent in-migration pressures
on neighboring regions such as southern Europe can be substantial (Goria, 1999).
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RSV is the most common cause of lower respiratory tract infections in infants and young children, and is one of many viruses that causes colds in children. Infecting the lungs and breathing passages, it is frequently responsible for bronchiolitis and pneumonia in children under age one. In fact, the highest incidence of RSV illness occurs in infants from two months to eight months of age. RSV is also the most common reason that infants under one year of age are hospitalized.
RSV is a highly contagious infection, occurring most often during the months from fall through spring. It causes symptoms such as a runny or stuffy nose with or without an accompanying sore throat, a mild cough, and sometimes a fever. The infection can remain in the nose or involve the ears and it can spread to the lower respiratory tract causing bronchiolitis. The symptoms of bronchiolitis include abnormally rapid breathing and wheezing.
If your baby was born prematurely, or has chronic lung disease, he has a higher risk of having a serious RSV infection. Premature babies frequently have underdeveloped lungs, and may not have received enough antibodies from their mother to help them combat RSV if they encounter it.
If your pediatrician determines that your baby has developed bronchiolitis or another RSV infection, she may recommend symptomatic treatment, such as easing nasal stuffiness with a nasal aspirator or mild salt-solution nasal drops. Severe pneumonia or bronchiolitis may require hospitalization in order to administer humidified oxygen and medications to help your child breathe more easily.


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I have worked for five years with two governors to create a Department of Administration to substantially reform the executive branch of state government. It was one of our primary objectives for this session. There is little disagreement as to the necessity of this objective, yet real reform seems almost as elusive as ever.
If I sound a little frustrated, it is because I am. The House has approved Department of Administration legislation three times in the last four years. When the Senate finally addressed the matter, it is with nearly 100 pages of amendments to our most recent effort. While we are pleased that our General Assembly colleagues have finally chosen to participate in the reform mandate, their bundle of amendments is, to say the least, problematic. We applaud the fact that they seemed to join us in the dissolution of the much maligned Budget and Control Board, except that they created another version of the above-mentioned board, while still retaining the original. Instead of reducing the number of agencies and simplifying the organizational chart, after almost a month of unpacking the massive amendment document, we see 10 government agencies created to replace the one - which was not eliminated.
I am frustrated with the apparent lack of good faith. I am dissatisfied with the Senate's curious definition of reform, as well as tired of wasting our time and the taxpayer's dollars in proffering this sham. While it is no secret that the House and Senate often spar over legislation, this has taken gratuitous conflict to a new and exasperating level.
Next week, I will give you a more detailed analysis of the Senate amendment, and some insight as to how it contrasts with the House version. Now, unfortunately, I need to pass along some unsettling revelations from Health and Human Services that were recently shared with me by HHS Director Tony Keck.
There has been a breach in security of the computer system, resulting in improper release of beneficiary information relating to the Medicaid program. The department discovered the transfer of information on Tuesday, April 10, and immediately contacted SLED to investigate and informed state and federal agencies. It is alleged that an employee working with the Medicaid Program inappropriately transferred personal information of 228,000 Medicaid beneficiaries to his personal email account, constituting a violation of the agency's policy. That employee's employment has been terminated.
The transferred information contained 17 spreadsheets dating back to Jan. 12, 2012. So far, we believe that the compromised information involved clients in the counties of Orangeburg, Barnwell, Bamberg, Allendale, Lexington and Richland. It appears that only a handful, if any, of those affected were from either Beaufort or Jasper counties.
As distressing as this is, I have complete confidence in Director Keck, and we will continue to follow this story as it unfolds. If you would like more information, contact Health and Human Services at its toll free number: 888-829-6561.
Many thanks to those who called or emailed about my upbeat economic assessment contained in last week's column. Obviously, I would prefer to stress the more positive aspects of our circumstances. However, the real story is not always good news. Good news or bad, you can expect the straight story right here, every week, year after year.
Bill Herbkersman, R-Bluffton, represents District 118 in the South Carolina House of Representatives. He can be reached through his website at www.herbkersman.com or by telephone at 757-7900.


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Sulfasalazine is a medicine formed from salicylic acid (the
active ingredient in aspirin) and an antibiotic, sulfapyridine. It is given by
mouth (orally) and is available in time-release tablets.
Sulfasalazine reduces joint inflammation
associated with
rheumatoid arthritis and slows or stops the disease
from getting worse. It is also often used to treat inflammatory bowel
Sulfasalazine is used for early,
milder cases of rheumatoid arthritis. It may be used with other medicines such
as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) or with disease-modifying
antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs) for more active rheumatoid arthritis.
People who have sulfa or salicylate allergies should not use this
Studies show that sulfasalazine
is effective in relieving the symptoms and slowing the progression of
rheumatoid arthritis. It may take up to 3 months to notice an improvement.1
All medicines have side effects. But many people don't feel the side effects, or they are able to deal with them. Ask your pharmacist about the side effects of each medicine you take. Side effects are also listed in the information that comes with your medicine.
Here are some important things to think about:
Call 911 or other emergency services right away if you have:
Call your doctor right away if you have:
Common side effects of this medicine include:
See Drug Reference for a
full list of side effects. (Drug Reference is not available in all
You could be sensitive to sunlight while taking sulfasalazine. Wear sunglasses, and use sunscreen.
Medicine is one of the many tools your doctor has to treat a health problem. Taking medicine as your doctor suggests will improve your health and may prevent future problems. If you don't take your medicines properly, you may be putting your health (and perhaps your life) at risk.
There are many reasons why people have trouble taking their medicine. But in most cases, there is something you can do. For suggestions on how to work around common problems, see the topic Taking Medicines as Prescribed.
If you are pregnant, breast-feeding, or planning to get pregnant, do not use any medicines unless your doctor tells you to. Some medicines can harm your baby. This includes prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, herbs, and supplements. And make sure that all your doctors know that you are pregnant, breast-feeding, or planning to get pregnant.
Follow-up care is a key part of your treatment and safety. Be sure to make and go to all appointments, and call your doctor if you are having problems. It's also a good idea to know your test results and keep a list of the medicines you take.
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CitationsDrugs for rheumatoid arthritis (2009). Treatment Guidelines From The Medical Letter, 7(81): 37–46.
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Disney's Pricey 'Lone Ranger' Trampled
In a major embarrassment for the house that Walt built, "The Long Ranger" gets trampled by a family movie from rival Universal Studios, "Despicable Me 2." Does Hollywood's reigning champion of family entertainment still have what it takes to make family classics? Critic Kevin Carr takes a look. Photo: Getty Images.
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Jaguars, former Browns WR Mohamed Massaquoi agree to 2-year contract
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jacksonville Jaguars and receiver Mohamed Massaquoi have agreed to terms on a two-year contract.
The 26-year-old Massaquoi spent the last four seasons in Cleveland, catching 118 passes for 1,745 yards and seven touchdowns. He has averaged 14.8 yards a catch in his career.
He had 17 receptions for 254 yards in nine games last season while dealing with hamstring and knee injuries. He also endured multiple concussions during his four years with the Browns.
The Jaguars are looking for depth behind starters Cecil Shorts III and Justin Blackmon. They signed slot receiver Jordan Shipley last month, and also have Mike Brown, Toney Clemons, Jerrell Jackson and Taylor Price on the roster heading into next week's orientation camp.


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These days, budgets are always tight. Thankfully, there's plenty of gadgets and accessories available that won't take a toll on your wallet. We've rounded up some of our favorite products available for under $50. (And yes, each of the items shown above is within that price range.)
Editors' note: This story was updated on June 12, 2014, with the addition of theJVC HA-S400 Carbon Nanotubes headphones, the Divoom Voombox Travel Bluetooth speaker, and the Monoprice MBS-650 bookshelf stereo speakers.
Who said a stereo amplifier had to be expensive? If you want a "cheap but good" stereo for the a bedroom or den, just add an audio source (smartphone, CD player, TV -- anything with an audio output) and a pair of speakers to this little digital amp -- which costs less than $25. Given the bargain-basement price, it actually sounds pretty good, too.
And speaking of speakers, you don't have to overpay for them, either. The Monoprice MBS-650 are, quite simply, the best-sounding stereo speakers you can buy for under $50 -- so long as you don't mind their boxy look. Just make sure to invest in an amp (like the aforementioned Lepai), since they're not self-powered.
With no screen and limited capacity, the iPod Shuffle should really only be purchased as a secondary music player -- one that's exclusively used while working out in the gym or jogging. That said, it's the cheapest iPod you can buy, and it does a good job fulfilling its singular mission: playing music. More-full-featured alternatives include the sub-$50 SanDisk Clip Sport (see following slide) or the $149 iPod Nano.
Do they still make good old-fashioned MP3 players? The answer is "yes" -- and the new-for-2014 SanDisk Clip Sport does a good job of distinguishing itself from iPods, including the Nano, which costs three times as much. No, the Clip Sport doesn't play nice with iTunes -- you'll need to drag and drop your music files -- but for many of us, not having to boot up iTunes is actually a feature, not a drawback. The SanDisk Clip Sport also includes a small color screen, an FM radio, a lap timer, and a surprisingly decent set of earbuds. It's available in a variety of colors for $40 (4GB) or $50 (8GB) -- and even includes a microSD expansion slot for even more music. Not too shabby for the price, and perfect for joggers who want to leave the smartphone at home.
Why settle for slow, spotty Wi-Fi? Upgrade the network to the 802.11n wireless standard with the D-Link DIR-645 Amplifi Whole Home Router 1000. It features Gigabit Ethernet, OpenDNS-based parental control, IPv6, guest networking, and USB SharePort Plus technology -- all for under $50.
The problem: you need to get your home network coverage from one side of the house to the other, and the wireless just isn't cutting it. The solution: a pair of power line networking adapters, which turn your home's AC outlets into a glorified wired network (really!). The Trendnet Powerline 500 AV Nano Adapter kit includes two adapters for under $45, and offers plug-and-play setup that's far easier than most wireless extenders.
Whether Dad fancies himself an environmentalist or not, he'd be hard-pressed to not love the Logitech Wireless Solar Keyboard K760. It's eco-friendly and practical -- use this Bluetooth keyboard with a Mac, iPad, or iPhone, and never worry about recharging the battery.
For whatever reason, Panasonic seems to have become the go-to choice for cheap-but-good headphones. The full-size but lightweight RP-HTX7s do a good job of blocking out external sounds, and they sound great for the price. They're available in at least three colors (black, white, and green) for as little as $32.
The Moshi Mythros are some of the best in-ear headphones you can buy for $30 or under. Unlike many supercheap models, the Mythros includes an inline microphone for taking calls. (Looking for more cheap 'phones? Check out the best headphones under $25.)
Why pay north of $200 for Beats headphones when these stylish JVC models get the job done for under $30?
Haven't you heard? Docks are dead. It's time to go wireless, and the Belkin Bluetooth Music Receiver is the easiest way to do it. Connect this $25 dongle to any stereo (or anything with a "line-in" or "aux input" port), and you can wirelessly stream music from any Bluetooth-enabled device. That includes all iPads, nearly any smartphone, most iPod Touch models, and most new tablets.
Bluetooth speakers are more affordable than ever, and the Philips SoundShooter Wireless is one of the best you'll find in the ultra-bargain (sub-$50) category. The unique "hand grenade" design delivers decent sound (with speakerphone capability) and up to 8 hours of battery life.
If you prefer a more traditional-looking portable speaker, Philips has another great sub-$50 option: the BT2500 (new for 2014). The design is reminiscent of an old transistor radio -- with a nice big analog volume dial -- but the BT2500 travels well and delivers impressive sound for its size. (Step up to the double-wide BT3500 for $80 if you want a bit more oomph -- and NFC pairing).
If Dad's on the road a lot -- or out by the pool -- he'll appreciate the Divoom Voombox Travel. For under $50, it's one of the better-sounding -- and more rugged -- wireless speakers you can buy.
It's got some caveats -- it natively supports fewer services than Roku or Apple TV, and you need to use your smartphone or tablet as the remote. But Chromecast delivers the big mainstays of streaming entertainment (Netflix, Hulu Plus, HBO Go, Pandora, YouTube, and Google Play music and video) for just $35. There's no arguing that's an awesome deal.
At just under $50, the Roku Streaming Stick is a tad more expensive than the Chromecast. But for the extra money, you get a dedicated Wi-Fi remote (but can use your iPhone or Android, too) and more than 1,000 channels, including Netflix, Hulu, YouTube, HBO Go, Showtime Anytime, Vudu, and Watch ESPN. It's not quite as zippy as the Roku 3, but for half the price, it's a great streaming TV solution.
If the $50 limit on the products we showed here is straining your wallet, don't worry: we've also put together a list of our favorite tech accessories for under $25 -- some of them are even as low as $12.
Read: Best tech accessories under $25
If you're looking for the top products regardless of price, check out the CNET 100 -- a leaderboard of the hottest reviewed products, updated monthly.
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Race Wheel Redux: Shimano and Timex Work Together
Do race wheels really make a difference? Timex Multisport Team members are convinced.
Ever since Boone Lennon developed the first aero bar in 1986, non-drafting triathlon racing has been defined by "tri bars." Designed to allow riders to slice through the wind in a tucked position, triathlon bikes are now designed around riding in that position.
When it comes to setting yourself up for your best performance on the bike, a properly fitted bike that will allow you to spend as much time in the aero position is your first step. After that, the next most important investment you'll make when it comes to riding faster will be race wheels.
In addition to being more aerodynamic, race wheels are typically lighter than training wheels. IRONMAN partner Shimano's high-end wheels have tubular carbon rims, which feature a tire that's glued on to the rim versus a clincher that has a hooked rim for the tires to bead.
"These tubular rims are much lighter than clincher rims," says Shimano's OTC product manager, Ryan Ives. "This drastically reduces the effort necessary to turn the wheel over, thus making you go faster and farther with the same amount of energy when compared to a clincher wheel."
Ives also points out that it's important to ensure that you're paying attention to the actual and perceived performance of a set of race wheels in real-world conditions. An extremely deep wheel might be faster in a wind tunnel, but if you can't ride in a straight line down the Queen K it's not going to help you too much.
"Shimano is a partner of our Timex Multisport Team (and has been for a number of years)," says Tristan Brown, who manages the Timex team. "We trust and use their products, both Shimano and PRO, on all our athlete bikes. This includes drivetrain (Ultegra Di2), cockpit (Pro missile bars), wheels, pedals and some athletes are on the new PRO tri saddle."
Shimano also partnered with the Timex Factory Team ambassador program, providing race wheels for those athletes racing at major North American full-distance events. This year, nearly two dozen Factory Team athletes used C75 wheels on race day. Here are a few of their thoughts.
Jim Ristow
"Going into the season I never knew how much race wheels really enhanced the performance of the bike. After using them both in Lake Placid and Kentucky, I am a firm believer in what they can do for one's ride. Now neither ride was flat, but on the flat portions and on the downhill portions I did feel a big difference. There were times where I felt the bike and wheels took over and I was just along for the ride."
Brett Kindel
"I had the wheels mounted on Friday morning and was a little skeptical because I had never used a tubular, or a carbon wheel, for that matter. You know, "never anything new on race day." I went for a short shakedown ride and all my fears were quickly erased and I knew I was going to have an awesome race. The Shimano Dura Ace C75 Tubulars made the grueling 112-mile, IRONMAN Lake Placid bike course fast and smooth. I was able to hold a higher cadence, had more power with less perceived effort and a stable ride (which was key on the downhill section into Keene). I'm one of those people who usually go with first impressions and those wheels definitely made a good impression."
If you're looking to knock some time off your bike split next season, a set of race wheels might just be the icing on the cake—after some hard training, of course.


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Wales 22-30 Ireland, February 2, 2013
Vintage O'Driscoll rolls back the years
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February 2, 2013
Brian O'Driscoll was like a master puppeteer - he had the match on a string © PA Photos
The first game of the 2013 Six Nations teed up a classic. It was a bloody, battering, pulsating game of rugby and one that has set the standard for the other 14 matches in this tournament yet to be played.
But it will be one remembered more fondly by the Irish contingent in the stadium. It was a delightful interweaving of Irish experience and youth that compounded Wales to their first Six Nations defeat since 2011. Rob Howley's men are now on the wrong end of eight defeats in a row and their Grand Slam heroics of last year seem an eternity away. Rather than the heroes worshipped by the Welsh crowd, it was two moments of individual genius from Brian O'Driscoll and Simon Zebo that were the toast of the Millennium Stadium alongside some astonishing displays of bravery from the Irish defence.
They do love a good Six Nations match in Cardiff. The trains were fit to burst and the pubs in Westgate Street were already spilling out on to the pavements by 11am. But the confidence and swagger of the Welsh fans and players alike have now been dealt eight harsh blows since the 2012 Grand Slam-winning match in the Millennium Stadium. There has been little to sing about or indeed toast, but Wales' players took one hell of a beating in a first-half that saw them go into the break 25-3 down.
There are few rugby stadia to match the Millennium Stadium; red and green packed close together each hoping their team confounds the doubters. But after eight minutes, even those wearing red had to sit back in awe, maybe stifling a gasp at the genius of O'Driscoll. It could be his last Six Nations but there was sparse evidence on the field to suggest that he is past his best. And while he might be feeling the bumps and bruises the following day that little bit more than when he made his Test debut in 1999, his movement and step which created Simon Zebo's try after eight minutes, a shimmy which fooled a potential Lions 13, 14, 15 combination of Jonathan Davies, Alex Cuthbert and Leigh Halfpenny, was a joy to behold.
It was the old genius calling the shots in the centres and also, on occasion, for certain penalties despite Jamie Heaslip being the official recipient of the captain's armband. This is the sort of stage that he thrives on, he had that unique twinkle in the eye when he scored Ireland's third try; for the good of rugby, here's hoping that the body manages to carry on for a while longer.
But while O'Driscoll's days in the Six Nations are coming to an end, Zebo's are just beginning. A few years ago, the clip of Lionel Beauxis controlling the ball with his instep, while playing for Stade Francais against Bath, and then catching it was playing in a super slow-mo loop by all who had rights to the Heineken Cup. Zebo's audacious piece of skill where he took a pass on his heel, juggled with the ball and collected it deserves similar recognition.
The result, following the charge down by Rory Best that teed up the whole move, was Cian Healy ploughing over the line. Ulster meets Munster meets Leinster - it incorporated everything that was great about the 2009 Slam-winning side - opportunism, handling and clinical finishing.
Credit to Howley's men, when faced with a 30-3 deficit after 43 minutes, they dug deep and very nearly pulled it out of the hat. But while everything clicked for them 12 months ago, the ball often missed Welsh hands and instead found touch. They had the added benefit of playing half of the second 40 against 14 men but this did not deter Ireland that repelled wave after wave of Welsh attacks. In the end the two teams were locked on three tries apiece, but that does not do justice to Ireland's defence.
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Craig Gilroy produced a try-saving tackle on Leigh Halfpenny but the true heroes were Sean O'Brien and the second-row pairing of Mike McCarthy and Donnacha Ryan. O'Brien put in a huge shift, making 23 and missing just one tackle, while McCarthy managed 18 and Ryan 16, both without missing one. In total Ireland made 176 to Wales' 101.
It was a win built on the foundations of defence with that touch of added brilliance from the two backs.
Wales can look back on the second-half showing with some solace but they have trailed at the break in six of their last eight matches. Winning a Test match is hard enough, but coming off that platform on a near-constant basis must be energy-sapping. There were some positives for Howley to take ahead of their trip to France next weekend. Toby Faletau put in a performance reminiscent of his showings during the 2011 World Cup while it is no coincidence that Justin Tipuric's entrance in the 44th minute changed the match - from there they conceded no points and scored 19. He worked brilliantly in tandem with Sam Warburton, who also put in an assured showing, and turned the tide of the breakdown. But while they fought back valiantly, it was in vain.
Wales will now have six days to regroup. The walking wounded took another beating. They headed into the match without a number of front-line players but even some of those taking to the field looked like they were struggling. Cuthbert had his thigh and arm heavily strapped while Jamie Roberts was also sporting some heavy bandaging.
Howley now has some important calls to make on team selection ahead of the match with France. But while their Grand Slam aspirations are already over, Ireland's are just beginning. There is a long way for Declan Kidney's men to go if they are to emulate the crop of 2009, but the other five nations should be wary - O'Driscoll, complete with Terry Butcher-esque bandage, is flying and he is showing no signs of slowing down.
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I have come to the following conclusion: Scholarship devoted to the question of the historicity of Jesus, while not a total waste of time, could be better spent gardening....I admit to being a bit prickly on the subject, having finally concluded that the sources we possess do not establish the conditions for a verdict on the historicity of Jesus. Link.


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Throughout history, people and animals, and inanimate objects have strangely disappeared without explanation. Where do they go? How do they go? And why? Mankind continues on their race, ignorant of events or materializations around them. Mother Nature is a powerful and mysterious force, and its human babies (on the evolutionary scale) do not fully fathom what Mama is capable of doing to her children. A small group of people are taken from their normal world and find themselves thrust unwillingly into a strange, alien world. An alien world, yet very familiar. Where are they? How did they get there? They fight and they struggle to survive while trying to find answers to these questions.
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PDF Pattern to make this Easter chicks themed mug rug or mini quilt which measures 6 1/2" x 10"
You can use them for setting your mug on with a snack, or my favorite way, leaning them against the wall in my hutch. You can even stitch rings to the back and hang on your wall.
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1/8 yard of light weight paper backed fusible webbing, I used Heat N bond Lite
6 1/2 x 10 inch piece of fabric for top (see supply notes about starting with bigger fabric if desired)
6 1/2 x 10 inch piece of fusible fleece, I used Pellon brand
7 1/2 x 11 inch piece of fabric for back
2 3/4" x 44" strip of fabric for binding
Thread to match fabrics
Embroidery floss to match or contrast with applique fabrics (plus brown for feet)
2 mini (1/4" or 7 mm) black buttons for chick's eyes
2 small (5/8" or 15 mm) yellow buttons for flower centers
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Scissors, pins, sewing and embroidery needles, embroidery hoop, paper & pencil, paper or cardstock (for printing pattern pieces), iron & ironing board, sewing machine, cutting mat with ruler & rotary cutter (optional), pressing cloth or piece of light colored, 100% cotton fabric for fusing your fleece to the top (depending on the brand you use, some fusible fleece instructions call for it).
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For best results use 100% cotton fabrics. Fabrics can be pre-washed but do not use a fabric softener. It can prevent your adhesive from sticking.
If you prefer to use a non-fusible fleece or batting instead of the fusible fleece, you will want to cut it a little bigger than your top piece and trim it down to size later. If you do this, you will also need to use some machine or hand quilting stitches to keep the layers from shifting. You'll do this toward the end, right before you attach your binding.