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Brussels [76] (French: Bruxelles, Dutch: Brussel) is the capital city of Belgium and of Brussels Capital Region. It is entirely surrounded by Dutch-speaking Flanders and its constituent Flemish Brabant province. As headquarters of many European institutions, Brussels might also be considered something of a capital for the European Union. Being at the crossroads of cultures (the Germanic in the North and the Romance in the South) and playing an important role in Europe, Brussels fits the definition of the archetypal "melting pot", but still retains its own unique character. The population of the city of Brussels is 1 million and the population of Brussels metropolitan area is just over 2 million.
When Brussels became the capital city of a new country in the 19th century, many buildings in the old town were destroyed to make way for brand new ministries, palaces, schools, army barracks and office blocks constructed between 1880 and 1980. The historic Flemish town centres are better preserved in other cities: Antwerp, Bruges, Ghent, Courtray, Leuven and Mechelen.
Brussels operates as a bilingual city where both French (80%) and Dutch (Flemish) (20%) are official languages. Thus all the streets have two names, which can sound totally different. For example, the Main Square is called both la Grand Place and de Grote Markt. Although officially bilingual, French is undoubtedly Brussels' lingua franca. English is also widely understood, but not always widely spoken. Visitors should realize that language is a very divisive issue in Belgium (though this is not as noticeable in Brussels).
Historically Dutch-speaking, Brussels became more and more French-speaking during the 19th and 20th centuries. Today, most inhabitants speak French in daily life. Some numbers say that more than half of the inhabitants of Brussels do not speak French or Dutch at home. The Brussels dialect, a Brabantian dialect of Dutch, can be heard, especially in the outer districts of Brussels Capital Region. French speakers shouldn't have too much trouble understanding the local French. Dutch speakers may have some difficulty with the Belgian Dutch accent.
English has become a common spoken language because of the international institutions based in Brussels, such as the European Commission, the European Parliament and NATO. It is still relatively rare to find written tourist or general information in English, although the situation is improving greatly. One can expect public announcements in train stations to at least be said in French and Dutch, while larger train stations (such as Zuidstation/Gare Du Midi) typically include English and sometimes German. English is also used on metros, trams and buses, announced last for information such as line transfers and terminal stops. Do not hesitate to ask someone if you do not understand what has been said.
Considering the city's location and that it markets itself as the capital of Europe, spoken English is less prevalent in Belgium than in its Dutch neighbor. However, even if it is not as widely spoken as one may expect, it is nonetheless widely understood. As is often the case elsewhere, success in finding someone who speaks English depends on several factors such as age (14-35 year-olds are most likely to speak English).
German is also an official language in Belgium spoken as a mother tongue by about 70,000 people in the east of the country bordering Germany, but you are very unlikely to encounter German speakers outside the German-speaking region in Belgium.
Brussels deservedly has a poor reputation for its weather. Weather in Brussels is very damp with a high and fairly evenly distributed annual average rainfall of 820 mm (32 in) and on average approximately 200 days of rainfall per year, both which are more than that of London and Paris. The dampness makes the weather feel much colder than it is. The daily and monthly temperature variations are quite small. Daily differences between average highs and average lows don't exceed 9ºC (48ºF).
In the summer, average daily maximum temperatures rarely exceed 22ºC (72ºF). The summer visitor should always be prepared for rain in Brussels. Warm and sunny weather is not constant during that season or even to be expected.
After October, temperatures drop off quite rapidly and winter months are damp and chilly. Snowfall is rare, and starts to melts fairly quickly, becoming slush on the ground. The winter visitor should be prepared for wet ground.
Brussels is split into nineteen communes or gemeenten (municipalities/boroughs):
Tourist offices
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By plane
Brussels Airport (BRU)
Brussels' main airport is Brussels Airport [77], (locally still commonly referred to as Brussels National or Zaventem) (IATA code: BRU). Several major carriers operate out of the airport, including the local Brussels Airlines [78].
Brussels Airport has a luggage locker service (Level 0) where you can leave luggage for a fixed duration. The lockers say that you will have to retrieve your bags within 72 hours or else they will be removed, but they are actually moved to the room next door and stored until you retrieve them. This is a useful facility for people wanting to stow away big suitcases somewhere safe. The rate is €7.50 per day. You need to pay in coins, a change machine is nearby.
A train (€7.00) runs every 15 min from the airport (Level -1) to Brussels' three main stations taking 15-25 minutes, with most trains continuing to other parts of Belgium.
Bus 12 and 21 (12 before 8pm and is an express, making only several stops at major stations; 21 after 8pm and makes all stops on the route) run every 20-30 minutes via metro station Schuman (where you can transfer to metro lines 1 and 5) to the European district around Place de Luxembourg/Luxemburgplein. The same ticket is valid for a total of 60 minutes on the metro, buses or trams into the centre from the moment it is validated as you get on the bus. The buses depart from level 0. Price is €3.50 from the vending machine next to the bus stop, or €6.00 on board [79]. Frequent travelers can buy a 10-trip ticket (€25.00), a monthly ticket (€49.00) or a yearly ticket (€514.00) for this line. The latter is valid on the entire STIB network.
A taxi to the centre costs around €35. Taxis bleus/blauw (blue): +32 2 268 0000, Taxis Autolux: +32 2 411 4142, Taxis verts/groen (green): +32 2 349 4949. Beware of "waiting" charges if your flight is delayed and you pre-ordered a cab, some companies charge you parking fees + €25-30/h for waiting. Always confirm the final charge with your driver before getting in the car. It is not uncommon for drivers to rip you off and ask 80€ even more to go to the centre, especially if they realize that it is your first time in Brussels and don't know your way around.
Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)
Several budget airlines, including Ryanair [80] and Wizzair [81] fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport [82] (IATA code CRL), connecting to cities such as Barcelona, Belgrade, Budapest, Dublin, Edinburgh, Manchester, Rome and Warsaw. This airport is south of Brussels and one hour drive away from Brussels Midi/Zuid Station at the city centre.
A shuttle bus [83] (€13 one way, €22 return) runs every 30mins to Brussels Midi/Zuid station. Unless you want to spend a good 40 min in the queue to purchase a ticket, it would be advisable to purchase your ticket online before you arrive. You will be asked to pick specific times, but they are flexible with allowing you to change the time if your flight arrives earlier or later. To purchase your ticket after arrival, the kiosk is outside the airport and to the right. There is a big arrow on the ground that directs you to the kiosk. The buses wait in the same area, but are poorly labelled so check with the driver before loading your bags.
The bus stops at Midi/Zuid station, on the Rue de France/Frankrijkstraat in the west. The metro and international trains (Eurostar, Thalys) are on the west side of the station, so upon entering the station from the bus stop, head left rather than straight. Midi/Zuid station PDF map
To go by train, take TEC Bus A (€5.00 one way) direct from the airport to the Charleroi train station. A combined train+bus ticket to or from Brussels can be obtained for €12 at the train station or from the TEC vending machine at the airport.
You can also get a taxi from the airport to the city centre, but this will cost a fixed price of €90. For the return trip to Charleroi you can book in advance a Charleroi-based taxi (€90). Taxis operating from Brussels use a higher fare and will take you to the airport for a fixed price of €120 or based on the meter up to €170.
Antwerp Airport (IATA code ANR) [84] also has a good train connection to Brussels.
By train
Brussels has three main train stations: Midi-Zuid, to the south of the city core, Central-Centraal, which is right next to the city centre, and Nord-Noord, to the north of the city center (at Place Rogier). High-speed trains stop only at Midi/Zuid, except the ICE also stops at Nord/Noord. There is a shower at Midi/Zuid located in the toilet near platforms 19-20 (between Origin'O and Quick).
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On foot
Most sights in Brussels are fairly close together, within reasonable walking distance of each other. The oldest part of town can have uneven cobblestone roads, but the rest of the city is fairly easy to walk. Many roads in the old town are closed to cars. Brussels has many wet days, and in winter small amounts of snow can make the ground slushy, so water-resistant footwear is a must if you will be out walking all day.
By metro
The metro in Brussels is quite clean and safe compared to most metro systems. Metro entrances are marked by big "M" signs in blue and white, with the station name underneath. All announcements are made in Dutch, French and English.
Brussels revamped its metro at the start of April 2009 to boast six lines, and at the same time rescheduled several tram and bus routes. Single tickets cost €2.00 if pre-purchased and are available from the driver for €2.50 (only trams, not metro).
You validate the ticket in the small orange machines located in buses/trams, or at the entrance to metro stations/major tram stops. The orange machines time-stamp the ticket, both in ink and magnetically, and it will be valid for one hour. You can interrupt your ride and interchangeably use any STIB/MIVB transport. You should revalidate your ticket for each new ride.
One, five and ten ride tickets are available at almost all metro and train stations. A card that can be used for ten rides on public transport costs €13.50. There is also a 1 day pass available for €6.50. These tickets can be purchased either at staffed windows or from kiosks. However, the kiosks do not accept many credit and debit cards and will only accept cash payments in coins.
Be aware that the 10 ride ticket can be used by more than one person. Example, if two of you are traveling together, you can just buy one 10 ride ticket, and when you enter the bus, or metro or tram, you validate the ticket twice by entering the ticket on the small orange machine two times. As soon as the ticket is spit out, you enter it again, and the machine will say 2 person, and there will be two lines on the ticket to indicate this. if you know you're going to use the bus or tram, getting the 10 fare pass might be cheaper than getting individual tickets.
By bike
Since 2009, the city offers low-cost short-term "Villo" rentals at 180 locations near the central city. The system only accepts Smart cards (the ones with an electronic chip and activated by a PIN code), it does not accept the regular magnetic stripe cards. The first half hour is free, the next costs €0.50. Registration costs €1.50 for a day and €7 for a week. The year long ticket costs €30. It is advisable to wear a helmet and a fluo vest (not mandatory). The bikes are robust, but rather heavy. More detailed information can be found online at Villo (English, French and Dutch).[85].
A Brussels Card is available for discounts at many attractions:
Museums and Galleries
European Union
Brussels is considered to be the de facto capital of the European Union, having a long history of hosting the institutions of the European Union within its European Quarter. The EU has no official capital, and no plans to declare one, but Brussels hosts the official seats of the European Commission, Council of the European Union, European Council, as well as a second seat of the European Parliament.
Woluwé-Saint-Pierre is a commune in Brussels. It is mostly a well-to-do residential area, which includes the wide, park-lined, Tervuren Avenue (French: Avenue de Tervueren, Dutch: Tervurenlaan) and the numerous embassies located near the Montgomery Square (Square Montgomery, Montgomeryplein).
You can see what's going on in Brussels by picking up a copy of local free city newspaper Zone 02. Another good free listings paper is Agenda, which is distributed together with the Dutch-language weekly Brussel Deze Week and has the notable advantage of being published in three languages (English, Dutch, French). Both of these are distributed in cafés and bars around the city. If you're looking for a good party, online listing Net Events (French and Dutch) and Ready2Move, are a good place to start.
Brussels Agenda is the official cultural and entertainment agenda of the City of Brussels and the francophone Médiatheque has a website featuring the upcoming concerts in Brussels and the rest of Belgium. However, their listings page only features concerts Médiatheque staff are interested in.
The most widely read English magazine is The Bulletin which, apart from covering Belgian and EU news, also offers arts and lifestyle stories, as well as in-depth events listings and a TV guide.
Brussels has a fair number of cinemas, if limited compared to most European capitals. French films are subtitled in Dutch, and vice versa, all other films are shown in the original version subtitled in French and Dutch (on cinema listings look for 'OV').
Brussels has a good selection of year round events, many suitable for English speaking visitors. The following sites are are useful to check out what's on.
The Bozar
The Paleis voor Schone Kunsten (Dutch) or Palais des Beaux-Arts (French) [103], Rue Ravensteinstraat 23, tel: 02 507 82 0, is often referred to as "Bozar" or "PSK". Construction was completed in 1928 and includes exhibition and conference rooms, movie theater and concert hall which serves as home to the National Orchestra of Belgium. The complex contains a large concert hall, a recital room, a chamber music room, lecture rooms and a vast gallery for temporary exhibitions. Since 2002, the Belgian federal institution has chosen the brand name BOZAR. It has seven artistic departments: Bozar Expo, Bozar Music, Bozar Cinema, Bozar Dance, Bozar Theatre, Bozar Literature, Bozar Studios and Bozar Architecture.
Very few shops in Brussels open before 10AM, and most kick off about 10:30-11AM. Many shops are closed on Sunday and Monday.
Belgian specialities
One shall however always bear in mind that it is important to check the prices of food items before ordering, just like what people should do when visiting pubs in France and Soho, London. Beware especially when servers make choices for you. It has been reported that tourists have to pay up to €7 for a litre of sparkling water, costing less than €0.70 in local stores. Leave the restaurant without paying in such a case, as violence is often resulted where confrontations arise.
Visitors should also beware of the 'Italian Restaurant Streets' in the tourist and shopping districts. These streets are lined with small Italian restaurants, some offering "3 course meals" for just €12 or 13. They are all run by just a few shop owners and serve unappetizing store purchased food. They will not 'include service' as most all restaurants in Brussels do, and many tourists have reported getting scammed here, especially when not paying with exact change. A common practice is to present you a menu where prices aren't anything near the ones advertised in the windows. Be sure you ask why there is such a price difference BEFORE ordering and do not hesitate to leave if you do not agree with the price. If you were offered a drink and already sipped from your glass before receiving the menu (as is often the case) then just pay for the drink and leave.
The matter over which establishment serves up the best frites (locally known as fritkots in Flemish and "friterie" in French) remains a matter of heated debate. Some argue that the best frites in Brussels are served at the fritkot near the Barriere de Saint-Gilles, while others defend St-Josse's Martin (Place Saint-Josse/Sint-Joostplein) as the prime purveyor of the authentic Brussels frite just as others claim Antoine (Place Jourdan/Jourdanplein) remains the king of the local french fry. No matter which fritkot you're at, try to be adventurous and have something other than ketchup or mayonnaise on your fries. Of the selection of bizarre sauces you've never seen before, "andalouse" is probably the most popular with the locals.
Cheap Dining
Brussels' tourist restaurant gauntlet can be found in Rue des Bouchers-Beenhouwerstraat, just to the north of Grand Place. The place has a bad reputation for waiters imposing themselves on passers-by, trying to lure customers into their restaurant. The authorities are aware of this, and are trying to take measures. Some restaurants may also tempt you with cheap prices for the menus, but when seated, the item on the menu happens to be unavailable, and you're forced to accept another, noticeably more expensive dish. Often, the exaggerated price of the wines will also compensate for the attractive menu. Knowing this however, you may be able to negotiate a better deal before entering.
A few restaurants stand out from the crowd though:
Close to the Bourse Jules Van Praetstraat (rue Jules Van Praet) is another rapidly developing street of restaurants and bars. Those of note include:
Place Saint Catherine-Catherinplaats is also a popular area, and once the fishmongering centre of Brussels. While many of the fish shops have moved elsewhere, it is still home to many good seafood restaurants featuring lobster as a specialty.
It is outside the touristic centre that the best deals can be found. Here are a few addresses in the Upper Town and Louise Area:
In Ixelles-Elsene:
Forget about eating out if you're strictly vegan. There are some vegetarian restaurants that might cater without animal products though:
Belgium is to beer what France is to wine, it is home to one of the greatest beer traditions in the world, and Brussels is a great place to sample some of the vast variety on offer. Typical beers of Brussels are gueuze (rather sour) and kriek (rather sweet, cherry based).
Smoking is prohibited in all bars.
A special drink only found in Brussels is the "half-en-half" ("half and half"). It's a mixture of white wine and champagne.
Bars and clubs
Hotel rates in Brussels can vary widely (especially at the upper end) depending on how many EU bigwigs happen to be in town. Good deals are often available on weekends and during the summer when the bureaucrats flee on vacation.
Stay safe
Brussels is generally a safe city. Some suburban neighbourhoods have a poor reputation, but most travellers are unlikely to visit them. The neighbourhoods of Schaarbeek, Brussels North, St-Josse, Marollen, Anneessens, Molenbeek and Anderlecht should be avoided at night if possible.
However, pickpockets, sometimes in teams, operate in crowded tourist areas, and the train and metro stations (particularly at night) as well as parks (even in daytime) attract drug addicts and other shady types. Travellers should be particularly alert for distractions such as being asked for the time or directions and having attention diverted from their hand or shopping bag. Particulary popular at the moment seems to be the "soccer move distraction", when they suddenly stick their foot between your legs as if they are playing an imaginary soccer game. And Asians, avoid if anyone approaches with the words "Bollywood", "Shahrukh Khan" , "Amitabh Bhachchan" - they are for your wallets than your looks!
Avoid travelling with laptops at any time.
In the Parc de Bruxelles/Warandepark, between the Royal Palace and the Belgian Parliament, criminals have been noted threatening their victims with violence. Do not leave your bags unwatched but keep them close to your body. If you are robbed, there is a police office right next to the gate in front of the Belgian Parliament (on the right side when leaving the park, hidden in the bushes) where experienced policemen will help you. Most of them speak French, Dutch and English well.
In addition to the above advice be aware of Brussels Midi-Zuid train station, one of the poorest areas in the city: it is not advised to wander there alone at night.
In train stations, especially the Nord-Noord train station, scam artists show up in groups trying to distract you with some questions and steal your belongings. They are really professional, and business travelers are often targeted.
Get out
Visit the following Belgian cities, all within a two hour drive of Brussels:
You can also get to any of the following 'foreign' cities from Brussels within 3 hours without the use of a plane:
Amsterdam/Rotterdam/The Hague/Utrecht (train or car), Luxembourg (car or train), Paris (train - longer by car), London (by train), Aachen (train or car), Maastricht (one hour by train) Lille (less than an hour by train or car), Cologne/Bonn (train or car)


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TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) The Arizona Cardinals released Adrian Wilson on Friday, bringing an end to the hard-hitting, five-time Pro Bowl strong safety's 12 seasons with the team.
Wilson, who had been the longest-tenured player on the team, took a pay cut to stay with the Cardinals before last season. But he knew as it was winding down that it would be his final one in the desert, especially when Rashad Johnson took a big chunk of his playing time.
Wilson, one of six NFL players with 25 interceptions and 25 sacks, made the Pro Bowl in 2006 and every year from 2008 through 2011. He had 27 interceptions and 25 1/2 sacks, including eight in 2005, which were the most ever by a defensive back.
The 33-year-old safety played in 181 games with Arizona, fifth-most in team history, and was a team captain five times, including last season.
Friday's move clears about $3 million in salary cap space.
"In every franchise, there is a select group of players whose contributions earn them iconic status and for us, Adrian Wilson will always be one of those players," Cardinals President Michael Bidwill said in a statement released by the team. "He joined us at a key time in our organization's evolution and helped lead us into a new era. We will always be grateful for that and look forward to the day when he's placed in the Ring of Honor at University of Phoenix Stadium alongside the other all-time great Cardinals."
Cardinals newly-promoted general manager Steve Keim recalled meeting Wilson when the player was a 17-year-old freshman at North Carolina State.
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Arizona selected Wilson in the third round of the 2001 draft.
Scheduled to become a free agent after the 2004 season, he signed a five-year extension, then signed another five-year deal in 2009. Wilson reworked that deal before the start of last season when he knew he would be in danger of being cut for salary cap reasons.
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IT Management Slideshow: Social Media, Mobility Worth More Than Money for Young Workers
By Tony Kontzer | Posted 11-01-2011
Talk about perceived value: In the eyes of some college students and young professionals, access to Facebook and Twitter via the mobile devices of their choice is now a bigger workplace priority than money. That's the big eye-opener gleaned from the 2011 Cisco Connected World Technology Report. The study paints a picture of a new generation of information workers that has lofty expectations of mobility and social media access on the job, and is even willing to accept a lower salary in exchange for that flexibility. The survey, conducted for Cisco by market research firm InsightExpress, polled 2,800 college students and young professionals in their early 20s - 100 of each group in 14 countries. The findings, available here, should provide IT executives with much to think about as you contend with growing pressures to support a wide array of devices and ensure anytime, anywhere network access for a user population that is growing increasingly dependent on social media to remain simultaneously connected to work, home and friends. Here's a look at some of the study's most telling numbers (percentages reflect the portion of all respondents, unless otherwise specified):
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There were some quetions in the forums about transposing data without the use of aggregate functions. While building a CSV list is nice sometime that's not what we want. So this is a sproc that does just that. It's nothing complex, it just gets the max number data in groups and builds an SQL statement with that many left joins.
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I know that it is the AAP's recommendation to give your baby a pacifier for nighttime sleeping and naps to combat SIDS. Of course, SIDS is scary and if such a small thing helps, I would be happy to do it. My daughter is 6 weeks and has been breastfeeding at the breast for the last 3 weeks. Before that she was nursing with a nipple shield. I worry that introducing a pacifier might cause issues and I wonder what the general consensus here with La Leche is. Do you give your kiddo a pacifier, and if so, when? Does it effect their ability to self soothe? Can it affect their nursing and latch?
I am worried because it took us SO long to get to successful breastfeeding that I do not want to jeopardize it. Below is the shortest possible version of our journey
When baby was born, she had a short tongue and recessed chin. She was not able to latch properly and lost 7% of her body weight in 24 hours so we were told to put her on formula. My milk came in on day 4 and we immediately started bottle feeding her this. She was getting what little colostrum I could get before that. On day 6 our peditrician's lactation consultant suggested trying a nipple shield to get her to the breast. It worked and I cried I was so happy to be able to breastfeed my baby. Her weight gain was still slow and, in retrospect, I think she was fighting with slow flow through the shield. When the doctor started talking about exclusively bottle feeding, I worked on weaning her off of the shield and directly onto the breast. It took several nerve-wracking days but we got there. It was a sore start, as her suck was still impaired from her anatomy. She started dramatically gaining weight and I knew we were finally on the right track. We have been straight at the breast for the last 3 weeks.
I really appreciate your input here! She definitely wants to suck to soothe and is going after her fist and fingers.


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As she ran across the finish line of the 60-yard sprint, Eliza Isichei's family rushed to her with excitement.
Isichei was the winner of the first Vince Camuto Stiletto Sprint on Saturday at Tanger Outlets in Hilton Head. The 15-year-old was visiting Hilton Head on a shopping trip with members of her family when she decided to sign up for the race.
As the grand prize winner, Isichei won a $250 Tanger gift card.
"I'm going to buy a dress with the money," she said.
The race marked the end of the Tanger Outlet Spring Fashion Week. Runners had to race in heels at least 2 inches high.
Bluffton High School student Aaron Kimball, a cross country runner, was the only male contestant in the sprint. He won the Highest Heel award.
"I'm never going to (wear heels) again... until next year's race," he said.
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Grand Prize Winner: Eliza Isichei
Vince Camuto Style Award: Dianan Banister
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Highest Heel Award: Aaron Kimball
Best in Shoe Award: Beth Coleman
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You may recall my Opinion Piece in Business Cloud 9 back in 2009 entitled Have the Tories found the answer to NHS IT? and then again in Public Technology.net: My Healthcare, under my Control, with my Consent, for my Benefit.
Since then government has embraced the concept of user-centricity and PAOGA is enthusiastically supportive and closely following their ID Assurance and Midata initiatives.
In the Times article of 23/12/2011 Katherine Murphy, chief executive of the Patients Association, said "Patient confidentiality is paramount. Health records are among the most personal and sensitive information kept about patients and they must be protected".
Many surveys have been conducted regarding who individuals trust to keep their data. The most trusted guardian chosen from a long list including government, banks, major stores etc is, unsurprisingly, 'me!'.
I stand by my article of 2009 - I want to keep a synchronised copy of my NHS Medical Record in my Personal Data Store which I can access and share 'with my consent, under my control, for my benefit'.


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Cooler Master CMedia 282 Case Review
How long have you been looking at that box of spare computer parts on the shelf? If you are like many of us in the enthusiast community it's been a little bit too long. Have you had thoughts of putting together a Home Theater PC? That would be a good outlet for that pile of parts that just can't be gotten rid of. When it comes to case selection during any project, the looks and function are two of the biggest things that people look at. Do you want something that just looks fine in a corner, or do you want something that integrates well with the existing component that are already in the home entertainment center? With the Cooler Master Cmedia 282 there is a case that does both. How is that you say? The Enclosure has the capability of being transformed from a mid-tower design, to a desktop design with a simple reconfiguring of the pieces of the case. The enclosure features the ability to handle an ATX motherboard, as well as the ability to house the latest high end graphics hardware, be it ATI or Nvidia. Oh, and don't forget the included LED screen and remote control to operate the system once all of the parts have been installed.
"Cooler Master was founded with the mission of providing the industry's best thermal solutions. Since its establishment a decade ago, the company has remained faithful to this mission, emerging as a world leader in products and services for companies dealing with devices where heat issues must be resolved. In pursuing this mission, Cooler Master is absolutely committed to delivering solutions that precisely meet customer requirements for features, performance, and quality. Moreover, we strive to be a reliable long-term partner for our customers that they can truly depend on. It aims to be the first and foremost name that comes to mind for companies around the world seeking thermal solutions, and seeks to build such a reputation through outstanding technology, sophisticated design, and superior service."
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The case that the chassis came in shows off the case on the front panel, and alludes to the fact that the chassis can be converted from a tower to a desktop configuration. The rear panel of the box describes many of the features built into this enclosure. The left side panel contains the specifications of the enclosure, while the right hand side features a view of the case with the included multimedia remote control.
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Sigma Shark 635 Watt ATX Power Supply Review
I have seen it happen time and time again. Someone will bring me a list of what they want to buy to build a sweet gaming rig, or that server needed to host their critical files and they overlook one of the most important items. Sure, the Quad Core CPU will blaze through tasks like candy and that $500 video card will slice into max settings on any game out. Until I get to the end and see Generic 400W Power Supply for $35. A good PSU is the heart of any computer. Without it, the computer will not function. With all of the power supplies out there, how do you choose the right one though? It's not hard - you just have to find the one with the right balance of power and price. That's easy with the Sigma Shark 635w PSU.
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The Sigma Shark 635 Watt power supply comes boxed with a design that gives a taste to what the inside has to offer. If you are like me and enjoy the subtle lights neons glowing in your case, the front of the box will catch your eye with the blue illuminated fan showing. The back will give you a glimpse of the beast inside, along with highlights of the power supply.
The sides reiterate the features, as well as giving you information on the voltages for each of the two rails.
When you open up the flap on the box you, get to see what this power supply is made of. It is packaged tight to protect it and has all of the cables wound neatly to keep them from crimping while shipped. Getting the Sigma Shark 635 Watt PSU out of the box, you will notice that this one has all of the cabling wrapped with a black nylon mesh. This is a nice move by Sigma, as looks and cable management are a top priority for a true computer enthusiast. Included in the box is the Sigma Shark 635 Watt PSU, with mounting screws and the power cable. No instructions are included however, so you must know what you are doing to install it or just read here and I will show you coming up.


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(MOLAA) and the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego (MCASD) jointly present Mexico: Expected/Unexpected, an exhibition that introduces more than 100 artworks selected from the Isabel and Agustin Coppel Collection, one of Mexicos most comprehensive contemporary art collections. The exhibition is being shown concurrently in both Southern California locations, MOLAA and MCASD.
Mexico: Expected/Unexpected destabilizes categories typically associated with Mexico and with Mexican art. The exhibition features artworks that overcome the concept of Mexican-ness as a fixed category. The Coppel collection surprises in unexpected ways, defying the cliché. Likewise, Mexico: Expected/Unexpected proposes that Mexican contemporary art, like the global culture to which it responds, is unstable, rich, complex, unpredictable and constantly shifting between tradition and innovation.
From the poetic to the political, Mexico: Expected/Unexpected showcases key figures of the Mexican contemporary art scene, including Francis Alÿs, Carlos Amorales, Iñaki Bonillas, Abraham Cruzvillegas, Jorge Méndez Blake, MORIS, Gabriel Orozco, Damián Ortega, Pedro Reyes and Melanie Smith, among others. The exhibition contextualizes these artists in relation to noted historical international practitioners, such as Carl Andre, John Baldessari, Lygia Clark, William Eggleston, Gordon Matta-Clark, Ana Mendieta, Helio Oiticica and Ed Ruscha. Mexico: Expected/Unexpected also incorporates the work of cutting-edge international artists of today who share artistic sensibilities and working methods such as Lothar Baumgarten, Maurizio Cattelan, Fischli and Weiss, Kendell Geers, Marepe, Rivane Neuenschwander and Tatiana Trouvé.
Mexico: Expected/Unexpected is organized in thematic sections that offer a constant interplay of artworks and artists whose exchanges underline the thoughtful development of the Coppel Collection. Instead of a narrative of evolution and progress reflective of a monolithic idea of peoples and places, the exhibition proposes short stories that echo each other along thematic lines. Painting, photography, installation, video art, sculpture and text pieces are gathered into sections. Poetics of craftsmanship, the relationship between the city and nature, the precariousness of everyday life, structural affinities and the iconography of nationalism are sections that will be presented at MCASD. MOLAAs thematic sections are: Death and Mortality, Constructive Logic and Geometric Abstraction and Archival Accumulation and Grouping.
The section Death and Mortality displays the works of the Chineseborn artist Terence Koh and the Cuban artist Ana Mendieta. Koh and Mendieta take different approaches to the theme of death. In both cases the performance component of their work plays an important role. Skeleton Painting, by Koh, is the outcome of a 2006 performance, where the artist danced with a skeleton covered in white paint in front of several mirrors in a darkened space. The mirrors were splashed with white paint and left covered with white strokes. For Koh, the skeleton symbolizes his Other, and the paintingas the outcome of the dancethe splitting up of his being. The exhibition presents the mirrors and the skeleton used by the artist together with the video of the performance.
Mendieta, on the other hand, was concerned with notions of cultural displacement and the processes through which female identity is shaped. In the mid-1970s she became increasingly interested in nature, mythology and the relationship between the body and death. She considered all of those things necessary to bring forth new life. In the piece On Giving Life, for example, Mendieta draws upon the Christian iconography of the dance of death. The piece shows the artist in an apparent sexual interaction with a skeleton.
In the section Constructive Logic and Geometric Abstraction, the artistic language of various artists from diverse backgrounds and historical contexts are displayed together. Some of these artists include Lygia Clark, Gabriel Orozco, Helio Oiticica and Ricardo Rendón. In 1960 the Brazilian artist Lygia Clark started working on her series of metal structures called Bichos (Animals), sculptures made of hinged plates of metal that could be manipulated by the audience. In his installations, Ricardo Rendón takes over existing architectural spaces establishing a formal, symbolic and aesthetic relation with the sites he works in. Muro falso (Fake Wall) constitutes a segment of a wall which divides the space. It is made by perforating a sheet of chipboard with a buzz saw. The residues and dust generated by this operation remain on the floor as part of the piece to highlight the working process. Besides the geometric and appealing aesthetic present in both Clark and Réndons art, incorporation of outside components such as the viewer or the surrounding space becomes pivotal to their work.
Archival Accumulation and Grouping is a section that focuses on artists who, by documenting their surroundings and juxtaposing found or constructed images, form personal archives in their artworks. Mexican artist Jonathan Hernández uses images created by others such as photos from newspapers, snapshots and postcards in his collages. By putting together images that deal with happiness next to other photographs related to violence, Hernández creates what he calls a visual "ping-pong" interaction. In contrast the Gas Station series by American artist Ed Ruscha offers the viewer a journey from Los Angeles, where the artist lives, to Oklahoma City, where he grew up. To create a visual record of the trip the artist took documentary type photographs of the gas stations he found along the route.
Mexico: Expected/Unexpected is a wide-ranging exhibition shown in its entirety only by its simultaneous presentation in both Museums. This is the first time either Museum has concurrently presented a single exhibition. While each venue presents a cohesive exhibition with strong internal logic, extraordinary artworks and site-specific programming and interpretation, MCASD and MOLAA audiences are encouraged to travel between the two locations to understand the full associations offered by the exhibition.
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Forbes recently published the results of an E-Poll Market Research survey about the most disliked people in sports.
Who took the top spot?
Eagles backup quarterback Michael Vick.
According to the survey, Vick earned a 69 percent dislikability rating:
A year removed from his dog-fighting troubles, Vick's image rehab was probably slowed by his sparse playing time in Philadelphia. More time in the public eye could move things along.
Vick had to beat out Al Davis, Ben Roethlisberger, Tiger Woods and Jerry Jones for the top spot. They rounded out the top five.
A couple other sports figures with Philadelphia ties also made the list. Terrell Owens came in at No. 7. And somewhat surprisingly, Allen Iverson was ninth.
It was the second year in a row that Vick topped the list.
The Redskins have acquired offensive tackle Jammal Brown from the Saints. ESPN's Adam Schefter reports that the compensation is related to the Eagles' trade with the 'Skins for Donovan McNabb.
As you might remember, the Eagles will receive an additional third- or fourth-round pick in 2011, based on several factors. If the Redskins win nine games OR go to the playoffs OR if McNabb makes the Pro Bowl, the Eagles get a third-round pick and the Saints get a fourth-round pick.
If none of those things happen, the Eagles get the fourth-round pick and the Saints get the third-round pick.
Brown is 29 and missed all of last season with injuries. He's a former first-round pick and a two-time Pro Bowler (2006 and 2008). The Redskins also used their first-round pick (No. 4 overall) on a tackle, selecting Trent Williams out of Oklahoma.
The goal is obvious: protect McNabb. Trent Cole and company will have some new guys to battle against this season.
Brown, like McNabb, is in the final year of his contract.
It's tough to envision a scenario where Eagles fans would root for a Cowboys player.
But the reverse is playing out in Kevin Kolb's hometown of Stephenville, Texas. Kolb held a football camp there and is feeling the love from Cowboys fans even though he's a member of the Eagles.
"I can tell you I'm the biggest die-hard Cowboys fan there is," said Kreg Kimple, a Stephenville coach, per Charean Williams of the Fort Worth Star Telegram. "But for what Kevin does for the community here, I'm pulling for the Eagles for 14 games a year, and I want him to do well in the two games against the Cowboys. I just hope the Cowboys win."
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Skip to comments.Why supermarket tomatoes tend to taste bland
Posted on 06/30/2012 2:03:31 AM PDT by Racehorse
The mass-produced tomatoes we buy at the grocery store tend to taste more like cardboard than fruit. Now researchers have discovered one reason why: a genetic mutation, common in store-bought tomatoes, that reduces the amount of sugar and other tasty compounds in the fruit.
But the new study, published this week in Science, found that the mutation that leads to the uniform appearance of most store-bought tomatoes has an unintended consequence: It disrupts the production of a protein responsible for the fruit's production of sugar.
The study authors set out to pin down the genetic change that makes tomatoes lose their dark-green top. They focused their attention on two genes GLK1 and GLK2 both known to be crucial for harvesting energy from sunlight in plant leaves.
They found that GLK2 is active in fruit as well as leaves but that in uniformly colored tomatoes, it is inactivated.
Adding back an active GLK2 gene to bland, commercial-style tomatoes through genetic engineering created tomatoes that had the heirloom-style dark-green hue. The darker green comes from greater numbers of structures called chloroplasts that harvest energy from sunlight.
The harvested energy is stored as starches, which are converted to sugars when the tomatoes ripen.
The vast majority 70% to 80% of the sugar in tomatoes travels to the fruit from the leaves of the plant. But the remaining amount of sugar is produced in the fruit. This contribution is largely wiped out in uniform, commercial-style tomatoes and thus they won't be as sweet.
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My mother introduced me to a new (to me) variety from her garden recently. It's the Cherokee tomato. Not real pretty but it's delicious. It's one of the old varieties.
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We had great tomatoes this year despite of the heat.
Have dehydrated over 120 lbs of them into which fits into little over a 5 gallon bucket.
Tomatoe Chips, very tasty. Melt in your mouth good.
The heirlooms are the best. Last year, one of the varieties I planted was a Russian black. Bad year last, for tomatoes all around, but they were the best, by far.
I bought a bunch of starters this year and they have green fruit on them, but a bunch of plants germinated from last years green ones that I left.
I have high hopes for the plants that germinated. As you work a vegetable garden, you find that seeds from the plants that did good the year before are often way, way better than any store bought seeds. Tomatoes seem to be one of the plants that can adapt well to local conditions. Keeping my fingers crossed!
But my 6 tomato plants in my garden are doing fine and in about 15 days.....yum, yum.
Gotta feel sorry (yeah, right!) for our Mooselimb bros (and sistahs) who have been told that it is "Haram" (bad/forbidden) to Eat tomato, cuz....wait for it...when you cut into one, you end up (Yikes!) seeing a depiction of a Cross.
Yep, in that wonderful, new, "Democratic" Republic that our Dear Leader is soooooo excited about (Egypt) the ever sooooo "Tolerant" practitioners of the "Religion of Pieces" had (since somewhat rescinded when they were made out to be the laughing stock of the world) told their Sheeple believers not to indulge in this wonderful fruit or vegetable....take your pick.
What I really like (and must drive the hordes of barbarian, cultists batty, is that in the example we have seen, not only does it resemble a Cross, but [the] Cross worn by the Knights Templars during the Crusades.
Yoo Hoo!
Our local HEB grogery chain here in Tx has an advertisment out where a farmer standing out in his tomatoe patch is bragging on being their supplier and how great his 'home grown' tomatoes are at HEB.
What liars. They taste like cardboard.
Made me so mad I emailed them and told them off. LOL
They answered and denied it.
The Cherokee is kind of purple, right? Every year they sell it at my local garden center. It's an heirloom.
I grow Rutgers which is considered the Jersey tomato.
Mine worked just not as depicted.
You would almost have to tie the stalk/stem down to make it grow downward like that.
Best results were with cherry tomatoes.
Yes it is. It has more of an acidic taste than most tomatoes but that might be a factor of the soil it's grown in.
I have very acidic soil. Good for my hydrangeas but not much else!!
I love my tasty grape tomatoes growing in my global buckets in the yard. Two plants produce enough for daily salads. I did order some seeds for purple and black cherry tomatoes. I do not seem to have any luck with large ones the bugs and the birds have too much time to find them.
I was thinking it was probably the radiation they use to make green tomatoes red that was killing the flavor.
This may explain the science but not the real reason. I grew up with delicious tomatoes, especially Jersey Beefsteaks. Farmers were made to discontinue those in favor of bland tomatoes that can survive longer in train cars and in stores. There is some effort to rediscover the "heirloom" tomatoes but its very sad what was done.
a lot of them are lacking taste because they are picked green, held in coolers until needed for market and then raised in temperature, gassed with nitrogen to turn them red (actually a pinkish red color) within a couple of days and put into the market!
I'm afraid to go into my garden this morning to see how my tomatoes are faring! I only have one tiny little bead of a tomato although lots of yellow flowers.
I'd like to grow paprika! What pepper is it?
The best tomato I've ever had was from my dad's garden about two seconds after I picked it.
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April is usually known as Autism Awareness Month, but the Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN), an advocacy group for and by people with autism, has been looking to re-brand it Autism Acceptance Month. They're calling for April to be a "celebration of Autistic culture and community."
For me, this resonates a lot more than Autism Awareness Month. I'm already very much aware of autism. Two of my four kids have Asperger Syndrome, and I've been living and breathing autism awareness for quite some time now. So have my husband, our two kids with ASDs, their siblings, our entire extended family, and our friends.
Awareness months are important. They remind us to take action. Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October reminds us to schedule mammograms; in February, American Heart Month reminds us to stop eating so much salt and maybe go for a run instead. But I'm not sure I need my community to take personal action, as much as I'd like people to just accept my kids they way they are.
Perhaps there isn't much difference between asking for awareness versus asking for acceptance; both are about education, really. But acceptance requires a very small shift in thought.
Why should you talk to your kids about autism? Because statistically speaking, your child knows at least one kid with autism and interacts with him or her on a daily basis. Because the more we talk to our kids about accepting and understanding differences, the less likely they are to bully other kids. Because when you talk to your kids about being accepting of the "quirky" kids in their class, you're also teaching them to be accepting of other kinds of differences: skin colors, accents, clothing brands, religious beliefs, music preferences.
Whether you talk to your kids about Autism Acceptance or Autism Awareness , I really don't care. Either way, please take that extra step and mention not just how people with autism are different from people without it: talk about how they're the same, too. To get you started, here are 10 things I wish everyone's kids knew about autism:
1. You can't tell that someone has autism by looking at them.
No one "looks" autistic. When a person is autistic, it just means their brain works differently.
2. Everybody's brain works differently.
There are probably kids in your class who are really good at reading, but have to work harder in math. There's probably a kid who is really good at art, but not so good at reading. Or a kid who is really good at every sport, but is afraid of public speaking. Everyone has things they're good at, and things they have to work harder at. One way that brains can be different is that some people have an autism spectrum disorder. Just like every other kid, most kids with autism are good at some things but have to work harder at others.
3. Why are they doing that?
While you can't tell that someone with autism has it just by looking at them, sometimes you'll notice a kid that's doing something different: spinning around for a long time, flapping their arms, jumping up and down a lot, or rocking back and forth. Those repetitive activities are called stims, and they're doing it because it feels good, or it's relaxing, or it's fun, or as a way to block out too much noise around them.
4. Everybody's "weird."
Stimming can seem weird at first if you're not used to it, but lots of people do things that are "weird." People who don't have autism or ADHD still do all kinds of little things when they're "spacing out" or thinking hard, like biting their nails, chewing their pencils, tapping their feet, or humming to themselves. It's just that we're more used to seeing those things. Other "weird" things that lots of kids and adults do are talking to themselves, being picky about foods, only liking certain kinds of shirts, picking at scabs, or only liking one particular author. What are some "weird" things that you do? It's okay that we're all different. Think how boring it would be if we all did the same things all the time!
5. Lots of people talk with their hands.
Hand-flapping is pretty common in kids with autism. (But not every kid who flaps his or her hands is autistic, and not every kid with autism flaps.) Most of the time, hand-flapping just expresses excitement. How else do people use their hands to talk? We give the "thumbs up" and make peace signs. You raise your hand to let your teacher know you want to be called on. Deaf people might use American Sign Language. How else do you use your hands to express yourself?
6. Sometimes, kids with autism have trouble with facial expressions.
Sometimes, kids with autism won't know how you're feeling just by looking at your face. Also, sometimes their facial expressions won't match how they're actually feeling. Often, if your friend with autism doesn't seem to have anyexpression on her face, it just means she's still thinking about something. If you're not sure how someone is feeling, ask them!
7. What are you a fan of?
Some people with autism, especially a kind of autism called Asperger Syndrome, are really interested in one particular thing. Really, really interested. Their favorite topic could be anything: a certain video game, LEGOs, a kind of animal, weather patterns, ancient Egypt. But there are also a lot of kids and adults who don't have autism who are really into something.
Everyone knows someone who seems "obsessed" with their favorite sports team, for example. You don't have to be autistic to be really into Harry Potter, Star Wars, or a favorite sports team. Sometimes kids with autism will forget to talk about other things besides their favorite topic. It's okay to say, "can we talk about something else now?"
8. Explain the rules!
Kids with autism want to play, too! Sometimes, it's harder for them to ask if they can play with you, and they might not understand which people are playing what, and how to get in the game. Besides asking your friend if he wants to play, it can be helpful if you explain what the rules of the game are.
9. Lots of adults have autism, too.
Autism isn't just a kid thing. Lots of grown-ups have autism. Often, autism "runs" in families just like hair color, eye color, or other differences like ADHD. Just like kids with autism, some adults with autism need lots of help, and some don't.
10. Individuals with autism are individuals.
Just like all the kids in your class are a little different, all people with autism are different.
If you met a kid with red hair who really likes Transformers, you wouldn't expect every person with red hair to really like Transformers. It's the same thing with autism. Not every autistic person likes the same stuff, is good at the same things, or has a hard time with the same things. They're individuals just like you're an individual.More On


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NBC is under fire for broadcasting a Kardashian interview at the same time rival networks carried solemn memorials of the 9/11 attacks on American soil 11 years ago.
While ABC's "Good Morning America" and CBS' "CBS This Morning" stayed with moments of silence at 8:48 a.m. ET Tuesday (as did the major cable news outlets), NBC's "Today" talked about breast implants with the Kardashian matriarch.
NBC explained it aired other segments on "Today" about the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, including an interview with a World Trade Center survivor. And MSNBC reran the entire 9/11/01 "Today" coverage. Tuesday's West Coast feed of "Today" did show the commemoration of the first moment of the attacks.
In Denver, KUSA general manager Mark Cornetta said, "I never want to second-guess the network."
He'll leave that to those of us who do it for a living. What a wrong-headed decision by NBC. Disrespectful and out of touch at best, craven commercialism at the worst.


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Lone Star College-Kingwood recently honored five instructors for their commitment to students and education with the Adjunct Excellence Award.
Rose Chute, Douglas Maraffa, Gwen McCormick, Claudine Simpson and Martin Urand were nominated by their colleagues and a final selection was made by a committee.
Maraffa has been an adjunct professor at LSC-Kingwood for four years. He currently teaches Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities through the Alternative Teaching Certification Program.
"By earning this award, I feel validated for the amount of time I spend and am inspired to work harder for the students," he said.
Maraffa earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Stephen F. Austin State University and a Master of Science degree from Texas A&M-Commerce. During his career, he earned the Teacher of the Year Award from the Rosemont Elementary School in Dallas ISD and the Adjunct Faculty Award from Richland College in Richardson.
Since 2001, McCormick has taught online classes for LSC-Kingwood. She currently teaches courses for the Professional Office Technology and Microsoft Office Specialist certificates.
"I am so grateful for receiving this award. I have taught for many years at the college and I absolutely love what I do. This award is so appreciated," she said.
Prior to teaching online, McCormick started out as a student worker in LSC-Kingwood's Technology Department. She then became the faculty secretary and then the division secretary. McCormick earned a bachelor's degree in Liberal Arts and received multiple certificates from Lone Star College.
A new adjunct instructor, Simpson teaches college success first year experience and learning framework first year experience. She has taught at LSC-Kingwood since August 2012.
"Words cannot express how I felt when I received this award. I was so elated that I was chosen for such a prestigious award," she said. "Working at this college gives me such sense of peace as an educator. This institution offers excellent adjunct, faculty and staff support through online and face-to-face professional development."
Simpson earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education and Master of Education degree in Administration and Supervision from Sam Houston State University. She earned her Ph.D. in Curriculum and Supervision from Texas A&M University.
As a Kinesiology: Fitness for Life and Elementary Physical Education adjunct instructor, Urand has taught at LSC-Kingwood for six years.
"I was honored for the recognition," he said. "I have taught at seven colleges and universities and LSC-Kingwood has the most progressive staff development program."
Urand earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Texas-Pan American and his master's degree from Sam Houston State University. He completed post graduate work at the University of Houston and earned his Doctor of Education degree from the University of Texas-Pan American. In addition to his education background, Urand earned the Teacher of the Year award at Benbrook Elementary and Ashford Elementary. He was recognized by the Texas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance with the Honor Award and the PEPI Award for Professionalism and Leadership. The Marty Urand Teacher of the Year Award in Spring Branch ISD was named in his honor and is given to the newcomer of the year.
The recipients received their award during the adjunct in-service. For more information on LSC-Kingwood, visit www.lonestar.edu/kingwood.
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Lone Star College System has been opening doors to a better community for 40 years. Founded in 1973, LSCS remains steadfast in its commitment to student success and credential completion. Today, with 78,000 students in credit classes, and a total enrollment of more than 90,000, Lone Star College System is the largest institution of higher education in the Houston area and the fastest-growing community college system in the nation. Dr. Richard Carpenter is the chancellor of LSCS, which consists of six colleges including LSC-CyFair, LSC-Kingwood, LSC-Montgomery, LSC-North Harris, LSC-Tomball and LSC-University Park, five centers, LSC-University Center at Montgomery, LSC-University Center at University Park, Lone Star Corporate College, and LSC-Online. To learn more visit LoneStar.edu.


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October 27, 2009
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November 1, 2009
No. 12 Penske Dodge Charger News and Notes
• This Week's Charger… The No. 12 Penske Dodge team and driver David Stremme will use chassis PRS-626 during Sunday's 500-mile NASCAR Cup Series restrictor-plate event. PRS-626 is a brand new car to the No.12 Penske Dodge fleet.
• Come and See Me… Stremme will sign autographs at the Dodge Motorsports display on Saturday, October 31 at 9:30 a.m. CST. The Dodge Motorsports display is located behind the frontstretch at Talladega Superspeedway.
• Top-10 Result… Stremme has posted one top-10 finish at the 2.66-mile Talladega Superspeedway. The 32-year-old driver finished eighth in the spring race at Talladega in 2008.
• Penske Power… In 74 starts at Talladega Superspeedway, Penske Racing has accumulated 10 top-five and 23 top-10 finishes. The organization has also captured one pole position at the venue. Since the spring race of 2004, Penske Racing has accumulated 10 top-10 finishes at the 2.66-mile track.
• A Qualified Success… Stremme has found a little magic when it comes to qualifying. Since the Labor Day weekend event in Atlanta, Stremme has an average starting position of 16.0. He only has two starts outside the top-20 in the eight-race stretch.
• Watch and Listen… The Amp Energy 500 will be seen live on Sunday, November 1 on the ABC television network. Race coverage is scheduled to begin at 12 p.m. ET. The event will also be heard live on MRN Radio as well as Sirius Satellite Radio, channel 128.
David Stremme on driving at Talladega Superspeedway
"Talladega is a great track. I love going there. It is a place where you can run three- and four-wide all day. The guys on the No.12 car have really made a lot of gains on our superspeedway program and I am looking forward to this weekend. We had a great car in the summer race at Daytona, but were taken out in a wreck before the finish. I know we will have a great car, we just need to keep ourselves in position to fight for the win in the last 10 laps. You have to be patient at these types of tracks. You do not want to put yourself in a position where you might get taken out. Early in the race, I am going take care of my car and not try and take many chances. The final segment is when you have to take chances and get your car to the front."
Crew chief Roy McCauley on racing at Talladega Superspeedway
"Talladega is a place where having teammates really gives you an advantage. We have two great teammates in Kurt [Busch] and Sam [Hornish Jr.]. Our plan is for the three of us to push each other to the front of the field. We know we have to avoid the 'big one' and keep our nose clean all day. David [Stremme] really impressed me in Daytona. He has a great sense of the draft and where he needs to be on the track. We just know we have to take care of our equipment and make it to the last lap and then race for the win. Last year, we had our first Penske Racing one-two finish at Daytona. I am hoping for another one at Talladega this weekend."
David Stremme NASCAR Cup Series Career Totals
Races Wins Top-Fives Top-10s Poles Money Won
107 0 0 3 0 $11,085,527
David Stremme 2009 Totals
Races Wins Top-Fives Top-10s Poles Money Won
32 0 0 0 0 $3,992,087


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Las Vegas Police Arrest People For Not Showing Up For Jury Duty
A buddy of mine was put in handcuffs at his home this week by a Metro officer and a Marshall.
He'd just gotten home from work and changed when the officers showed up. When he answered the door they told him to turn around, and began the process of taking him into custody. The charge … failure to appear for jury duty the day before.
My friend explained that he had jury duty the next morning, not the day before.
As it turns out, my friend had marked the wrong day down, and did miss jury duty. The only reason he wasn't arrested (though he was handcuffed, and his rights had been read) was because he was so nice about the whole thing. The officers allowed him to clear it up over the phone while they were there. He later learned that the judge signed the bench warrant when he was one minute late.
While my friend was inadvertently wrong, was it really necessary to send two officers to his house and arrest him? Don't they have more important things to do than track down jury duty ditchers? This is, after all, a police force that will not send an officer out to investigate a stolen, or broken into, car.


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by Punchy » Sun Jun 10, 2012 9:32 amOh Francesco Francavilla, man have I missed your artwork. The former Black Panther artist steps in for an issue of Swamp Thing and does a fantastic job, the whole book is the usual stylish, well-thought-out product you expect from Francavilla, the colours, the panel choices, everything worked brilliantly to tell a great story. Of course, Scott Snyder is still a big part of this, and he gives Francavilla some truly great and creepy images to work with (the splash of baby Abby and her dead mother stood out in particular), and also uses some nice chronological tricks. It's not until the very end that you realise the person Anton Arcane has been monologuing to was a sleeping Swamp Thing, and shock upon shock, Swampy has just been killed! Uh-oh. Now of course, Swamp Thing won't really be dead, he's only just come back after all, but it was good writing, and it made for a great cliffhanger. But for me, the best thing about this issue was the art, which was just brilliant.
by Stephen Day » Sun Jun 10, 2012 1:41 pmAnton Arcane, in my opinion, is, and always will be, Swamp Thing's arch-nemesis. Given that, it's very nice to see him back. I think the most significant thing this issue though was the revelation that the Parliament of Trees has been moved to the swamps of Louisiana. I have to say though, having them so close to a place associated with the Arcane Family might not have been Alec's best idea ever.
by Grayson » Sun Jun 10, 2012 1:54 pm
True, you would think that he would have wanted to place them somewhere a little more secluded and harder to find. That being said, I am sure that the last thing on his mind was the possibility that Anton Arcane could return. I can't wait to see what's next!
by Wally Brando » Sun Jun 10, 2012 4:02 pmThis book is so good.
I would be fine if DC cancelled every other book except this, Animal Man, the Bat-books, I Vampire and Demon Knights.
by Stephen Day » Sun Jun 10, 2012 8:47 pm
From what he's learned about the connection the family itself has to the Rot, even without thinking that Anton could return, it still doesn't seem like that sound an idea. With the family associated with it, the place itself probably has to have at least some sort of connection to the Rot.
by Amoebas » Mon Jun 11, 2012 6:08 am
Hide in plain sight maybe?
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9 Quick & Easy Mini Holiday Tree Tutorials
Are you looking for a mini tree for your office desk, or don't have enough room for a big tree in your home but still want to decorate? Well here is a round up of nine miniature tree tutorials that are quick and easy and could give your home or office the holiday charm you're looking for…
Top Row
1. These felt, ribbon, button and bells trees come to us via the Thompson Family. I think they would be cute with fabrics as well.
2. A tall styrofoam cone, yarn and a stand and you're in business. I added this in because I love their atypical holiday color choices. via flikr.
3. Fleece tree with tiny felt balls via Nero's Post an Patch.
4. Gather up some green hard cover books, some red yarn, a star topper and go to town. via PloughShares.
5. Yarn and berry trees with toppers via Pretty Ditty.
Bottom Row
1. Simple and sweet wooden dowel tree via Sweet Paul.
2. Tissue paper and yarn trees via Cathie Fillian.
3. Anthropologie inspired printed paper tree via The Wonder Forest.
4. Pretty paper and wine glass trees via Madigan Made.
Images: As linked above