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The first-place Anaheim Ducks will try to halt their longest losing streak of the season when they visit the San Jose Sharks for Wednesday's Pacific Division battle at HP Pavilion.
The Ducks have lost three straight in regulation on the heels of a 12-game point streak that lasted from Feb. 27-March 20. Anaheim's previous worst losing streak of the season came within that point streak when the Ducks dropped consecutive shootout decisions to Phoenix on March 2 and 4.
Anaheim was swept by Detroit in a two-game home set over the weekend and then lost the opener of a home-and-home with the Sharks on Monday. The Ducks went 2-3 on the five-game homestand, falling to 13-4-0 as the host this season.
Martin Havlat, Joe Pavelski and Brent Burns each recorded a goal and an assist as the Sharks built an early three-goal lead and held on for the 5-3 win in Anaheim.
San Jose led 3-0 after Havlat scored just 34 seconds into the second period, but the Ducks would cut the lead to one goal on two separate occasions. James Sheppard's goal at 10:04 of the third period proved to be the game-winner and Dan Boyle sealed the Sharks' third win in their past 10 games with an empty- netter.
Antti Niemi made 24 games against the Pacific Division leaders, while Viktor Fasth was beaten four times on 38 shots against to take the loss.
Francois Beauchemin, Emerson Etem and Corey Perry each scored in a losing effort.
"We didn't play very well," Ducks head coach Bruce Boudreau said. "Some things we have to address."
Despite its recent struggles, Anaheim still holds a 10-point lead over Los Angeles for the top spot in the Pacific. The Ducks will try to get their division title quest back on track when they open a four-game road trip Wednesday in San Jose.
The Ducks are 9-2-4 as the road club this season and they had won three straight in San Jose before the Sharks notched a 3-2 shootout win on Jan. 29. The next three games of the season series were played in Anaheim, with the Ducks winning the first two before San Jose claimed the opener of this home- and-home.
Anaheim has won eight of 11 overall in the series against the Sharks.
San Jose, which is tied with Nashville for the eighth and final spot in the Western Conference playoff race, is beginning an important seven-game homestand on Wednesday. The Sharks are 8-1-4 as the host this season compared to a 6-10-2 mark on the road.


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Editor's note: This article is based on the beta 1 release of Yukon. Some items covered in this article might change before the product's release.
One of the most-anticipated yet least-understood features of the upcoming Yukon release of SQL Server (formerly named SQL Server 2005) is its integration of the Common Language Runtime (CLR). This is an extremely rich topic, covering many new features and functions for database administrators and developers. As you probably know by now, Yukon is based on the Microsoft .NET Framework and provides new features that go beyond the capabilities of SQL Server 2000.
CLR Integration
The CLR is the engine of the .NET Framework, facilitating the execution of all managed application code. With Yukon, managed code is part of the core application-development technologies. Managed code is code that's compiled for the .NET environment. It runs completely inside the .NET Framework, without relying on other resources such as COM components (we discuss these later). The CLR translates managed code to executable code, which the CPU then executes. The .NET Framework also provides class libraries—key software building blocks of .NET applications.
All code in .NET belongs to a unit called an assembly. An assembly contains two important types of data: code compiled to Intermediate Language (IL) and metadata. IL is a form of assembly code that the CLR can translate to executable code at runtime. This process is called Just-In-Time (JIT) compilation. The server retains the executed code in memory until the host process terminates. The metadata that the compiler generates describes the assembly's individual classes and the assembly unit itself. Figure 1 outlines this process. By leveraging integration with the CLR, Yukon supports the development of managed code and its deployment to the database.
The integrated CLR will let developers use .NET languages in addition to T-SQL to create database objects including stored procedures, user-defined functions (UDFs), and triggers. CLR integration also lets developers build user-defined data types (UDTs).
Yukon uses an implementation of ADO.NET for the data access that CLR code performs in the database. This implementation's classes, such as SqlDataReader and SqlCommand, provide a familiar programming model for ADO.NET developers. And when you're writing a managed-code application to run in the SQL Server process, you already have an implicit database connection, so the SqlConnection object doesn't need initializing. This implementation makes in-process data access simple, yet it's powerful enough for developing rich applications.
The ability to run managed code in Yukon doesn't mean that T-SQL is going away. In fact, Yukon has significant T-SQL enhancements. (See Itzik Ben-Gan's article "What's New in Yukon T-SQL," page 27, for more about T-SQL enhancements in Yukon.) However, a .NET language can be useful in some situations. For example, CLR-based code might be a better choice for computation and logic-intensive operations because of the optimization you get from running compiled code against the CLR. A .NET language compiler compiles the CLR code into a binary executable format, but the SQL Server database engine always interprets T-SQL at runtime. In addition, .NET languages such as C# and Visual Basic .NET provide better looping and branching constructs than T-SQL does. Writing structured code is easier with these languages than with T-SQL, and having access to the .NET Framework class libraries opens up new possibilities that don't exist with T-SQL, including graphic image manipulation, advanced string processing, and advanced arithmetic computations.
In SQL Server 6.5 and later, developers have two basic options for implementing code in their databases. Some use the OLE automation for stored procedures (sp_OA) series of procedures to create and use COM objects from SQL Server. The Windows OS uses COM objects heavily, leveraging a programming infrastructure that lets you encapsulate and define a piece of code so that many programs can use it. Before .NET, COM was the primary mechanism for developing Windows-based applications that require distributable units of code. For example, a Visual Basic (VB) 6.0 project to build a class module compiles as a COM object, which lets other programs use it as long as they can implement a COM component. The sp_OA feature lets developers make limited use of COM code inside the database. The drawbacks of sp_OA include cumbersome deployment and limited support for debugging these objects while they're running within SQL Server. Yukon's support for managed- code applications addresses some of these limitations.
In addition to sp_OA, SQL Server developers can use extended stored procedures—stored procedures that are written in C or C++ and compiled as DLLs. Developers often use extended stored procedures to perform computation-intensive tasks or to access resources outside the database. But extended stored procedures are also difficult to write and are notorious for causing memory-related problems and unhandled exceptions in code.
With Yukon's CLR integration, developers can use .NET languages to build the functions that they've previously used sp_OA and extended stored procedures for. The CLR has advantages over these other options because of its built-in security model, the stability and safety associated with executing code in a managed environment, and the ease of development, debugging, and deployment. In addition, access to the .NET Framework class libraries can make programming with the CLR far more productive than using sp_OA or extended stored procedures. Let's look at an example that shows the power of using managed code in the database.
Applying Managed Code
The .NET Framework includes a set of class libraries under the System.Text namespace that support the processing of regular expressions. Regular expressions support pattern matching in text, so you can write code to find desired text patterns—for example, to validate user input from a program. Listing 1 contains a method from a C# class that demonstrates the use of a regular expression to validate US phone numbers. For data-processing functions, you could expose the ValidatePhoneNumber method as a UDF or as a stored procedure. This function uses the IsMatch method of the RegEx class to determine whether the phone number value passed to the function matches the regular-expression pattern that defines phone number formats. New DDL statements such as CREATE ASSEMBLY, CREATE FUNCTION, and CREATE TYPE make managing .NET code in the database simple. For example, the code in Listing 2 creates a reference to an assembly in the database, maps one of its methods to an endpoint—in this case, a UDF—and executes that UDF.
Another powerful feature of Yukon's CLR integration is the ability to create real UDTs. SQL Server 2000 and earlier releases support something called user-defined types, but these types are just another way to reference the basic SQL Server data types. Yukon defines a much more powerful UDT system in which developers can create types from CLR-based types or build classes that can have their own properties and methods. SQL Server's data-storage engine stores the UDTs just like any other data type, by using an optimized type of serialization (the process of saving an object as a stream of bytes). You can also define custom aggregation logic, including sum, average, count, and standard deviation. You define UDTs and custom aggregations by creating .NET classes. Listing 3 shows the C# code to build a SQL Server UDT. The ComplexNumber class defines a complex number data type (numbers that have a real and an imaginary component) and handles addition for complex numbers. The class also implements the base requirements for a UDT.
The exact rules and considerations for building a .NET UDT are beyond this article's scope, but at a high level, the class must support the INullable interface (which lets the type support a null value), implement the Parse and ToString methods (so that the type can be parsed from and written to a varchar value), and provide a default constructor. (A constructor is a method call that creates a new instance of that type.) Some SQL Serverdefined attributes are also required to specify details such as how to serialize the object to disk. Listing 4 shows T-SQL code that references this assembly in the database and implements the UDT in a table, then performs some simple tasks with the UDT. Once you declare a UDT, you can use it much like any data type, but it also supports method calls and properties.
Yukon stores compiled .NET code assemblies in the database. Storing them there makes it easy to move databases between servers and eliminates the need to back up program components from the file system when the database is backed up. Yukon will ship with tools to streamline the process of loading .NET components into the server, but as with other SQL Server administrative tasks, you can also use a command-line option for this task. CREATE ASSEMBLY is the T-SQL command for loading a .NET assembly into a database. You must first use Visual Studio or one of the .NET command-line compilers (which ship with the free .NET Framework Software Development Kit—SDK) to compile the assembly because the SQL Server engine doesn't compile the .NET code. The CREATE ASSEMBLY command then takes the location of the assembly DLL (or a bytestream), the name of the assembly to be used in the database (this name must be unique to the database), and optionally a permission set for that assembly (we cover this in a moment). Yukon also provides a DROP ASSEMBLY statement, which removes an assembly from a database, and an ALTER ASSEMBLY statement, which refreshes an assembly with a new version.
But loading the assembly into the database accomplishes nothing on its own. Before you can use the assembly, you must declare the references to the functionality exposed in the assembly. To support the mappings of functionality in the assemblies (i.e., classes and their methods), Yukon has an extended syntax for existing T-SQL DDL statements, including CREATE PROCEDURE, CREATE FUNCTION, and CREATE TRIGGER. (We cover the new CREATE TYPE statement later.) When creating a T-SQL stored procedure, you type the CREATE PROCEDURE declaration followed by the T-SQL code. Creating a .NET stored procedure involves the same declaration, but you use the EXTERNAL NAME argument to tell SQL Server that the implementation of this procedure is contained in a loaded assembly under a specific name. Note that you must already have loaded the assembly by using the CREATE ASSEMBLY statement and that the stored procedure declaration, including parameters, must be compatible with the .NET method in the assembly. If the declaration includes nonSQL Server data types (for example, using String instead of the varchar type) or other incompatibilities, the CREATE PROCEDURE statement returns an error message. The CREATE FUNCTION and CREATE TRIGGER statements work much the same as CREATE PROCEDURE, with the same rules. CLR triggers have access to the inserted and deleted tables just as T-SQL triggers always have. CLR functions work like CLR stored procedures except that they can return a value or a table.
The management of assemblies and declarations is a lot of work if you do it manually. But Microsoft is working to make Yukon easier to use and administer than its predecessors. You can bet that Microsoft will streamline this process with updated management tools and some handy enhancements in the next Visual Studio release, code-named Whidbey.
Security with the CLR
Introducing user-defined executable code into SQL Server raises questions about how the code might endanger your server's security and stability. Anyone who has debugged extended stored procedures or misbehaving COM components in SQL Server knows how easy it is to make a mistake that brings the server down. To minimize such problems, Yukon provides support for securing assembly code within the database. The .NET Framework relies on a mechanism called code-access security that controls an application's access to protected operations, functions, and resources. The CLR's security system performs the necessary access checks for code through a technique known as "walking the call stack." The call stack of a program keeps track of the order and hierarchy of method calls the program uses. In turn, each method can serve as a caller of other methods. If any caller in the stack doesn't have required permissions, the CLR throws a security exception and access to the caller is refused. This stack-walking technique prevents security breaches that can happen when less-trusted code calls highly trusted code to perform unauthorized operations. For example, assembly A might have permissions that enable its code to access a file on a network share. If assembly B doesn't have this permission but attempts to call assembly A to access the file, this request is denied. Walking the stack incurs some additional overhead, but it's essential to maintaining a secured application environment with .NET.
With the introduction of managed code in the database, SQL Server has a new security mechanism. Before Yukon, you applied security to database users, meaning that you granted a user or role privileges to perform certain functions. The level of permissions granted, such as database owner (dbo) or systems administrator (sa), defines the functions users can perform. But now that managed code can be used in the database, you can also apply security levels to units of code. The three security levels for managed code in the database are SAFE, EXTERNAL, and UNSAFE.
The SAFE designation applies to implementations that rely solely on managed code that accesses no resources outside the database. The EXTERNAL designation, which supports read and write access, applies to code that accesses external resources in addition to database resources. Examples of external resources include file systems and network resources. The UNSAFE designation applies to code that can access all resources, including unmanaged code, and is limited to use by systems administrators. These security levels will help DBAs manage and secure at the assembly level all managed code that runs inside the database.
Ready, Set—Yukon
Yukon's .NET integration features are already sparking interest, excitement, and concern in the SQL Server community. DBAs are concerned about the use of managed code in their databases and the potential security and performance implications. And developers are anxious to learn how using managed code to build database applications will improve their productivity.
To prepare for the new release, SQL Server professionals should investigate the .NET Framework and begin to understand how the CLR languages work and what kind of functionality the .NET Framework class libraries support. We advise DBAs to also begin learning a .NET language so that they can effectively support their databases as managed code is deployed in their environments. In addition, developers and DBAs should discuss potential applications of the new technology and try to understand and address each other's concerns before the product's release. For those with access to the beta, this kind of feedback will also help Microsoft improve the product.
As a major new release of SQL Server, Yukon presents an opportunity for developers and DBAs to use their existing skills while taking advantage of powerful new capabilities such as CLR-based code, rich UDTs, and security enhancements. As with any new release, SQL Server implementers will have to define their solution architecture and decide which features to use and how to leverage them. At press time, Microsoft hadn't identified a release date for Yukon, except to say that it will happen in the second half of 2004. If you're planning projects for the next year, Yukon likely won't be a factor in your decisions about systems to deploy. But for those looking further out, Yukon includes features and functionality that developers, DBAs, and architects need to study and plan for.

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A major deal just went down in the United States, which seriously shakes up the mobile industry on the other side of the pond: AT&T has announced it plans to buy T-Mobile USA from Deutsche Telekom.
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My final straw with AT&T was a similar situation. My (now ex-) wife received a new phone via upgrade, with a cracked screen. AT&T refused to replace or refund it even though we contacted them right away, and had insurance on her old phone that was supposed to transfer over to the new one but for some reason did not. Since the upgrade renewed the contract on that line, I couldn't drop the line without an ETF.
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-Sanbonme (Uto)
-Yonhonme (Atarito)
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-Nanahonme (Junto)
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Didier Boyet 2005 Seminar in California
Didier Boyet interview
Didier Boyet is a direct student of Takeshi Mitsuzuka who trained with the school's founder - Hakudo Nakayama. Residing in Japan, Boyet travels abroad regularly to teach Iaido and Aikido.
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Saturday, June 16, 2012
Freedom lost like the frog in the slowly warming pot
"There are more instances of abridgment of freedom of the people by gradual and silent encroachments by those in power than by violent and sudden usurpations." - Madison
It's not a net anymore
"Everyone wants to live at the expense of the State. They forget that the State lives at the expense of everyone." – Fréric Bastiat
"The republic will cease to exist when Government takes from those who are industrious and gives to those who refuse to work." - Thomas Jefferson


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U.S. Equal Employment
Opportunity Commission
EEOC Said Muslim Employee Fired for Wearing Head Scarf Shortly After 9/11 Attacks
PHOENIX – In a legal victory for the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Arizona Federal District Court Judge Roslyn Silver ruled that Alamo Car Rental committed post-9/11 backlash discrimination based on religion when it terminated a Somali customer sales representative in December 2001 for refusing to remove her head scarf during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. Alamo Car Rental is owned and operated by Ft. Lauderdale-based Alamo Rent-A-Car LLC and ANC Rental Corporation – a subsidiary of Vanguard Car Rental USA Inc.
In the first post-9/11 backlash case brought by the EEOC's Phoenix District Office, the court took the unusual step of finding the religious discrimination so clear cut based on the pleadings that it did not need to be resolved by a jury.
"It is extremely rare that a court will find discrimination based solely on the pleadings," said Mary Jo O'Neill, Regional Attorney for the Phoenix District Office. "The court found undisputed evidence that Alamo should have approved this employee's request to wear her head scarf as a religious accommodation or proposed a reasonable alternative."
According to Judge Silver's ruling: "It is undisputed that the accommodation Alamo offered Ms. Nur required her to remove her head covering during Ramadan when she served clients but still required her to serve clients, making it impossible for Ms. Nur to avoid removing her head covering at work." Accordingly, Alamo's proposal would have failed to accommodate Ms. Nur's religious conflict and was not a reasonable accommodation."
The EEOC filed suit in September 2002 (EEOC v Alamo Rent -A-Car, LLC; ANC Rental Corporation, CIV 02 1908 PHX ROS) in the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona only after exhausting its conciliation efforts to reach a voluntary settlement.
Prior to being fired, charging party Bilan Nur had worked for Alamo since 1999. EEOC's lawsuit asserted that the company had permitted her to wear a head covering for religious reasons during Ramadan in 1999 and 2000. However, following the tragic events of September 11, 2001, Alamo refused to permit Ms. Nur to observe this particular religious belief during December of 2001.
Alamo claimed that it told Ms. Nur that the company dress code prohibited wearing of a scarf. Notwithstanding Alamo's representation, the EEOC found that the company had no such policy. When Ms. Nur refused to remove the religious garment, Alamo disciplined, suspended and terminated her employment following consultation with regional level human resources officials and in-house counsel.
"I am very pleased that the judge believed that Alamo's actions were illegal," said Ms. Nur, who now resides in Minneapolis. "No person should ever have to be forced to choose between her religion and her job. Alamo appeared to understand this before the horrible attacks of September 11, 2001. Then something changed. This has been an incredible nightmare for me and I am very grateful to the EEOC for its efforts to correct this wrong."
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits employers from discriminating against individuals because of their religion in hiring, firing, and other terms and conditions of employment. Employers must reasonably accommodate employees' sincerely held religious beliefs or practices unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on the employer. A reasonable religious accommodation is any adjustment to the work environment that will allow the employee to practice his religion
"Unless a religious accommodation imposes an undue hardship, employers are strongly advised to look favorably on such requests," said EEOC Regional Attorney O'Neill. "Given the strong facts of this case, we are surprised that a large employer as sophisticated as Alamo has repeatedly refused to stand up and take responsibility for such a conspicuous violation of law."
Chester V. Bailey, District Director for the EEOC Phoenix office, said: "As the court found, Alamo dismissed the requests by Ms. Nur for accommodation without consideration, in violation of the mandates of Title VII. This decision was made at the corporate Human Resources level apparently in consultation with in-house counsel., Alamo's violation is particularly noteworthy given that one of the individuals involved in the disciplinary action wore a cross at work."
According to its web site (www.alamo.com), Alamo Rent-A-Car is one of the nation's largest rental car companies operating in 1,000 locations nationwide and internationally. The Alamo Rent-A-Car brand is owned and operated by Vanguard Car Rental USA Inc., a worldwide organization with more than 3,200 locations in 83 countries and a domestic fleet of more than 217,000 automobiles.
The EEOC is the federal government agency that enforces the nation's anti-discrimination laws in the workplace based on race, color, sex (including sexual harassment and pregnancy), religion, national origin, retaliation, age and disability. Further information about the Commission is available on the agency's web site at www.eeoc.gov.


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Rehab Beach Club | Spring Break
Sunday, Mar 18, 2018 @ 11:00am
Rehab Beach Pool General Information
- REHAB is open from 11:00 A.M. to Dusk on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
- All REHAB guests enter through the Paradise garage via designated areas on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
- All guests must be ages 21 and over.
- Valid and current state issued identification or passport is required for ALL pool guests.
- Prescription and non-prescription pills of any type are not allowed inside the venue.
- It is illegal to possess, consume or smoke marijuana in Rehab Beach Club. Any violation will result in not being able to enter or immediate removal from the venue.
Dress Code
- All guests must be in pool party attire to enter the pool area, such as bathing suits, swim trunks and board shorts. (Athletic wear such as team jerseys, basketball shorts and all pants are not permitted).
- Bags and purses must be smaller than 8.5\" x 11.5\"
- Electronic cigarettes, lip gloss, gum, mints, and liquids of any type are not permitted in the pool area.
Event Description
"This tropical oasis will offer guests the ultimate VIP experience with beats by world-renowned DJs, explosive live performances by top entertainers, sandy beaches, swim-up blackjack tables, luxurious cabanas, and boozy cocktails. The notorious Dayclub will also host exclusive residencies with top EDM DJ's such as 3LAU, Borgore, Laidback Luke including many of the entertainment industries biggest and brightest Hip Hop and R&B artists."
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Rokita to hold hearings on county voting machine issues
Contact: AJ Freeney-Ruiz
Indianapolis, IN - Today Secretary of State Todd Rokita announced his intention to bring an enforcement action against the Nebraska based voting system firm, Election Systems and Software. Secretary Rokita will personally conduct a public hearing to determine whether election law violations have occurred, and whether the company should be fined. County sequencing errors and paper ballot problems, noted by Rokita's office this week, have combined to quickly escalate already disturbingly poor service at the county level into what could be a significant violation of state election law. "I have ordered our legal staff to immediately set hearing dates and subpoena company officials," Rokita said.
As the state's Chief Election officer, Rokita will also conduct a separate enforcement hearing concerning the sales activities of another election systems vendor, MicroVote General, Corp., an Indiana company that, like ES&S, has contracted to supply voting machines to several Indiana counties. In monitoring various counties' purchase of MicroVote's equipment, the Secretary of State's office has learned that MicroVote may have sold, or attempted to sell, Indiana county voting machines whose Indiana certifications have lapsed.
"To protect the voices of Hoosier voters, I intend to hold hearings on these matters to determine whether Indiana law has been violated, and if so, to hold the appropriate parties accountable," Rokita said. "Hoosier taxpayers, voters and county officials deserve voting systems that comply with the high standards mandated by Indiana law."
Under Indiana law, every Indiana county contracts with a vendor of its choosing for voting system products and related services. However, before any voting system may be purchased by a county, the system must first be certified for use in the state by the Indiana Election Commission, a body independent of the Secretary of State's office. In cases where a voting system vendor's performance issues go beyond poor county service and begin to affect the ability of counties to accurately count ballots, the Secretary of State's office could issue civil penalties of up to $300,000 for each violation. 1
1 Indiana Code 3-11-17-3 Civil penalty assessed by secretary of state; maximum penalty
Sec. 3. If the secretary of state determines that a vendor is subject to a civil penalty under section 2 of this chapter, the secretary of state may assess a civil penalty. The civil penalty assessed under this section may not exceed three hundred thousand dollars ($300,000), plus any investigative costs incurred and documented by the secretary of state.
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Bernd Korz, CEO of yellowTAB, has released a few screenshots of the alpha version of Zeta 1.5. The shots show the new preferences panel, and the video editor. If you look at the first screenshot, you can catch a glimpse of the new window tab-- a much-criticised aspect of previous versions of Zeta. Update: ZetaNews has added a screenshot showing the multi-user features of Zeta 1.5 alpha.


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EFF Condemns Google For Circumventing Safari Privacy Protections
from the but,-i-thought-they-were-a-mouthpiece... dept
Either way, I'm curious how those who continue to insist that EFF is a Google front have to say about EFF's extremely pointed, open letter to Google for its latest privacy failure -- circumventing Safari's privacy settings for millions of users to track web browsing habits of people who specifically opted-out of such tracking.
For what it's worth, this does appear to be a pretty big screw-up on Google's part -- and knowing how quickly some Google haters assume any privacy issue is nefarious and make a big deal of it, I fully expect that Google is going to end up having to pay big time for this mistake. It's worth noting, of course, that at least three other ad companies, including giant WPP, were spotted using the same technique to get around restrictions. But since there's been so much focus on Google and privacy, Google-haters will certainly make quite a lot of noise about this particular issue.
I also absolutely agree with the EFF's statement that Google not only needs to acknowledge that it can do a better job on privacy issues, it should, in fact, be expected to do a lot more concerning privacy issues (though I'm not convinced the "Do Not Track" is really the proper solution). Google's privacy efforts often seem to lag behind its open and consumer-first focus on other issues. I think that's unfortunate.
The EFF doesn't mince words on this:
Google, the time has finally come. You need to make a pro-privacy offering to restore your users' trust.Either way, I'm curious how those who continue to insist that EFF is merely a front group for Google respond to issues like this one -- which is probably an even more "core" issue for Google. EFF has been on the opposite side of Google on privacy issues in the past. Isn't it possible that EFF is an entirely separate organization from Google and has its own views on a variety of issues -- some of which align with Google and some of which do not? One would hope that issues like this would put to rest the silly claims that EFF's involvement in the SOPA/PIPA fights were really just about acting on behalf of Google.
Internet users worldwide have loved your products for years, and we've often praised your stance on free expression and transparency and your efforts to limit government access to users' information. But when it comes to consumer choice around privacy, your commitment to users has been weaker. That's bad for users, for the future of the Internet, and ultimately, for you. We need to create an Internet that gives users meaningful choice about sharing their personal data, and we need your help to do it.
It's time for a new chapter in Google's policy regarding privacy. It's time to commit to giving users a voice about tracking and then respecting those wishes.


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|START Conference Manager
ASIST 2012 Annual Meeting
Baltimore, MD, October 26-30, 2012
Consumer Health Information Searching Process in Real Life Settings and Cognitive Activities
Yan Zhang
Tuesday, 1:30pm
Current research on consumer health information searching focuses on users' adoption of sources or their behaviors of using a specific system. Yet, few studies took a holistic perspective to examine health information searching as a process that takes place in real life settings and the cognitive activities involved. To fill this gap, we interviewed twenty-one young consumers about their specific health information searching experiences. The results indicated that health information searching is as much social as it is private, as participants not only relied on search engines, but also consulted their close social ties and healthcare providers. When examining information from a source, participants followed a set of heuristics. At the same time, they evaluated the information, and the evaluation focused on making a quick assessment of the relevance of the information. When a decision was made to read a source more closely, they started to pay more attention to the quality of information. Participants performed various cognitive activities to process the information that they found and the knowledge gained from the search had an immediate impact on their health behaviors or health-related decisions.


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"There are so many benefits in this job. The pampering and undivided attention is most enjoyable! (smiles) An exciting lifestyle of independence and absolute freedom from the mundane is a tribute to this game. I also like the fact that I'm able to set my own hours (smiles)."
Birth date: July 21
Sign of the Zodiac: Cancer
Measurements: 34 / 23 / 34
Nationality: Filipina / Chinese
Hometown: Las Vegas
Turn-ons: A fly, gentleman rough neck that has his priorities straight
Turn-offs: I cannot stand liars and bad hygiene
pet peeves: Please do not smoke cigarettes around me
Hair & Makeup by Valerie JC (www.iconimage.net)
PAS: Francine, we have been your fans forever, how long have you been modeling?
Francine Dee: I've been in this game for more than a hot minute and still relish every moment of it.
PAS: How did you get your start in modeling?
Francine Dee: I'm from LA! Who isn't a model or actress in that city
PAS: Describe yourself in three words.
Francine Dee: Strong, stern, sweet.
PAS: Tell us your likes or dislikes about modeling?
Francine Dee: I have my off moments where all I want to do is hibernate at home, and not come into the "office" (a.k.a. shoots, appearances, etc.)
PAS: What is the strangest photo shoot that you've ever done?
Francine Dee: Nothing is strange to me! A quick search online should confirm this.
PAS: What is your top unfulfilled fantasy?
Francine Dee: For a strong, devoted man to tame me and cherish all of me!
PAS: What physical feature would you change if you could?
Francine Dee: I'm very content with what I have, aren't you?
PAS: Do you enjoy posing nude?
Francine Dee: Duh! Hell ya. It makes me feel sexy and liberated each and every time.
Francine Dee: Duh! Hell ya. It makes me feel sexy and liberated each and every time.
PAS: What trait do you like most about yourself?
Francine Dee: I'm a free spirit that loves and respects life. I am very thankful for that.
PAS: What traits do you dislike most about yourself?
Francine Dee: I am excruciatingly sensitive and quite emotional... geez, I can be such a girl sometimes! I also run late for everything, but I'm working on getting better with time.
PAS: Tell us about your first kiss?
Francine Dee: OMG! I was in 8th grade scared as hell about having someone's tongue in my mouth. I read magazines and asked friends how it was done. When the time came, it was all good. Been kissing hardcore ever since. Holla!
PAS: How do you keep in shape?
Francine Dee: Thanks for noticing! (laughs) I live well, eat well and make sure I get enough rest. I make sure to keep my body and mind active.
PAS: On what occasion do you think it's ok to lie?
Francine Dee: Never! It's a coward's way out.
PAS: What three items would you take to a deserted island?
Francine Dee: A fully-loaded yacht, 20 close friends and an unlimited supply of 45spf sunblock!
PAS; What is your favorite type of food?
Francine Dee: Sushi! Salmon (with no wasabi), miso soup, hot tea and green tea ice cream... 2 scoops please!
PAS: If you had one wish, what would it be?
Francine Dee: Since there are no with stipulations, I would wish for endless wishes (winks).
PAS: What do you like to do for fun?
Francine Dee: It varies from minute to minute, spontaneity is thrilling in itself.
PAS: What can a guy say to make you melt?
Francine Dee: How about not say anything at all (laughs).
PAS: How do you seduce a guy?
Francine Dee: Each person evokes a different scenario. That's what makes seduction so alluring (winks).
PAS: Have any of your fantasies become reality?
Francine Dee: I try to make each one a reality after all we only live once.
PAS: Do you have a boyfriend?
Francine Dee: I have lovers that satisfy my wants and needs.
PAS: Any upcoming projects?
Francine Dee: Well, my crib has been fitted with three webcams (my shower, my bedroom and my living room) that are streaming 24-7. It's a voyeur's paradise and I welcome you into my life, come visit me at www.francinedee.com.
PAS: Do you have any shout outs or last words?
Francine Dee:Of course, much love to the team at PAS Magazine, it is always a pleasure working with such talented people like you. To my own camp, especially David Grieshaber and The P, thank you for your support and love through out the years. Now let's get back to work! Muah!
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Samplify Systems Announces Availability of First Ultrasound Beamforming ASIC For Merchant Market
Based on company's award-winning Autofocus technology, new ASIC delivers high-performance along with low power and cost savings not feasible with FPGA implementations
Nov 27, 2011, 10:00 ET
CHICAGO, Nov. 27, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) -- Samplify Systems, Inc., a technology company focused on delivering innovative semiconductors, modules, and subsystem solutions to the ultrasound industry, today announces availability of the industry's first merchant beamforming ASIC—the SAM2032. The highly integrated SAM2032 leverages all the benefits of Samplify's award-winning Autofocus™ technology in a receive beamforming ASIC offering the industry's lowest power consumption and highest performance compared to current FPGA-based beamformer implementations. The highly configurable ASIC provides the flexibility for ultrasound OEMs to simplifying software and system design thus speeding time to market for a wide range of machines from ultra-low power hand-helds, through mid-range and high-end carts.
The receive beamformer is at the heart of any ultrasound front-end electronics sub-system. The SAM2032 ASIC addresses a critical gap in the current FPGA implementation of these devices. While higher-end FPGAs can be used to develop a high-performance receive beamformer, their higher cost, higher power consumption, and larger size limits their use to premium console ultrasound machines. Conversely, lower-end FPGAs can be used as a cost-effective alternative, but their limited resources present system performance constraints.
"The availability of the SAM2032 is an exciting development in the ultrasound industry," says Danny Kreindler, Director for Ultrasound Products at Samplify Systems. "By capturing all of the receive beamformer's complexity in an ASIC device, the SAM2032 delivers the only high-performance, low-power and low-cost solution in the commercial market. The availability of this ASIC enables existing and new entrants, in both the traditional OEM space and in emerging non-traditional ultrasound applications, to gain quick and easy access to premier beamforming technology that will significantly accelerate product development."
SAM2032 Highlights
The SAM2032 is a configurable 32-channel digital receive beamformer. The device interfaces to 12-bit ADCs with 32 serialized LVDS inputs. The high-performance data-path consists of delay memory, cubic interpolation, and apodization weighting prior to summation of the 32 channels. The device supports dynamic focusing and apodization where coefficients are updated continuously on every sample. RF beam data is converted to baseband using a true I/Q down converter for optimal noise performance. With a tunable center frequency and programmable decimation filter bandwidth, an optimal tracking filter throughout the entire scan depth can be implemented. The device supports sampling rates of up to 50MHz and parallel beam processing using Samplify's QuadBeam™ technology that generates up to 4 receive beams simultaneously for higher frame-rates for color overlays.
Samplify's on-board AutoFocus engine is an application specific DSP that calculates the coefficients and weights for the beamformer data-path in real-time. This calculator reduces system complexity and cost because no external memory or real-time link to the back-end CPU is required.
The SAM2032 comes in a 672-ball 27x27mm PBGA lead-free package. Based on imaging modes employed, the device consumes a fraction of the power of comparable FPGA implementations.
Development Platform
To simplify system design and further reduce time-to-market, Samplify provides a complete HW/SW development platform for the SAM2032. The company's SMK9130 is a 64-channel complete Tx/Rx ultrasound beamforming front-end platform. It includes all front-end electronics and high-voltage power supplies in a single small chassis with a multiplexed probe interface on one end, and a USB2.0/x4 PCIe1.1 interface to a back-end CPU on the other.
A high-level application programming interface (API) is provided to customers of the SAM2032 beamformer IC and its development platform. The Samplify Ultrasound API (SUAPI) abstracts the underlying hardware in the system allowing OEMs to develop software quickly through a high level of scans, frames, sub-frames, firing plans, etc. definitions instead of low-level register settings. Preset and arbitrary transducer definitions are provided and passed to the SAM2032 via the API. The API is provided as a shared library and header files give full access to the richness of the SAM2032's programmable features so OEMs can define how they perform beamforming in the system and differentiate their products. Furthermore, the API layer "future-proofs" the OEM's imaging software to next generation hardware components, preserving their development investment. The API is available for Windows, Linux, and MacOS.
For more information about Samplify's ultrasound offerings visit: www.samplify.com/ultrasound.
See Us at RSNA 2011
Samplify will conduct imaging demonstrations using the latest version of it SMK9130 complete ultrasound front-end subsystem that uses its new SAM2032 beamformer ASIC imaging. The demonstrations will be held at the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) show at Chicago's McCormick Place from November 27 to December 2--at Samplify's booth (#9524 in Hall B, North).
Pricing and Availability:
The SAM2032 is currently available from Samplify Systems and its worldwide sales partners. List price for the 32-channel SAM2032 is $199 (US), volume quantity, with other pricing available based on various system configurations.
About Samplify Systems:
Samplify is a solution provider of technology, semiconductor, and system products for the ultrasound market. Headquartered in Santa Clara, California, Samplify's technology and semiconductor products, including its AutoFocus™ beamforming technology and its SAM1600 family of ADCs, have won multiple industry awards for innovation. Additional information about Samplify ultrasound products can be found at www.samplify.com/ultrasound.
AutoFocus is a trademark of Samplify Systems. All other names mentioned herein are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their owners.
SOURCE Samplify Systems, Inc.


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Fun Spot America Theme Parks
Visit Fun Spot America together with your entire family! There's something to do for all ages; thrilling rides, roller coasters, arcade games, go-kart racing, and a place designated just for kids.
- Get your wristband to Fun Spot America
- Choose from two convenient locations
- Ride roller coasters, enjoy thrill rides
- Race your friends of the go-karts tracks
- Try the world's highest roller coaster (not included)
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Visit Fun Spot America
When you buy your tickets online with us, you can choose between two convenient locations: Fun Spot Orlando is located just minutes from Universal Studios and International Drive, while Fun Spot Kissimmee is located near Disney World at Old Town. Your admission ticket gives you access to the amusement park's thrill rides and go-kart courses, so bring the whole family along for a full day of fun in the warm Florida sun.
Fun Spot Attractions - Orlando
Race along Orlando's only wooden roller coaster, 'White Lightning,' race your friends on the multi-level go-kart speed tracks, or test out the new 250 ft SkyCoaster! Visit the Sky Diner to grab a hot fresh meal or tasty snack. Play more than 100 new and classic video games in the arcade, hop on a thrill ride such as the 'Rip Curl,' and then take the plunge on the spinning, dipping 'Paratrooper' and watch the rest of the park swirl around you as you pick up more and more speed!
Fun Spot USA - Kissimmee
Ride the world's tallest SkyCoaster (not included with general admission) at 300 feet (91 meters) high and race your friends on the multi-level go-kart speed track. Play more than 100 new and classic video games in the arcade and join the speed race on the 'Rockstar Coaster,' where you control how fast and how much your coaster spins along tight turns.
The Kid's Spot offers smaller thrills for your little ones, letting your young children enjoy a calmer but equally fun experience. All the rides in this slower-speed section are designed for those between 24 inches (61 cm) and 42 inches (107 cm) tall.
How do I get my tickets?
Shortly after your booking is complete your e-ticket will be sent directly to your email, just print it out and bring it to Fun Spot America and get your wristband.
What if I don't want to ride the attractions?
There's free admission into the theme park for people who do not wish to ride attractions. You can only try the ride with your personal wristband.
No, unfortunately, we do not offer children's tickets to Fun Spot America.


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MSU Law Hosts Symposium on Whether the U.S. Should Become a Party to the U.N. Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women
The Michigan State University College of Law Lori E. Talsky Center for Human Rights of Women and Children and the Michigan State Law Review will host a "Symposium on Whether the U.S. Should Become a Party to the U.N. Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women" on November 7—8, 2013.
Almost all countries—187 out of 194—have ratified CEDAW. The seven that have failed to become parties to the treaty are the United States, Sudan, South Sudan, Somalia, Iran, and two small Pacific Island nations (Palau and Tonga).
"Not only has the U.S. refusal to ratify CEDAW become a major international embarrassment, but the failure also has deprived American women of the benefits that women elsewhere enjoy under the treaty," said Susan H. Bitensky, the Alan S. Zekelman Professor of International Human Rights Law at MSU Law and the Director of the Talsky Center.
"This topic is especially timely now. Consider, for example, the uptick in sexual assaults in the U.S. military, the unanalyzed rape kits sitting in local evidence rooms across the country, and state legislative attempts to roll back women's reproductive rights," said Bitensky. "The presenters will discuss ways in which becoming party to CEDAW may provide women in the United States with protection against these and related detrimental developments."
Marsha A. Freeman, director of the International Women's Rights Action Watch (IWRAW) and a senior fellow at the University of Minnesota Human Rights Center, will offer the keynote address on Thursday, November 7, 2013, at the East Lansing Marriott at University Place in East Lansing, Michigan.
Three panel discussions on Friday, November 8, 2013, in the Castle Board Room at the Law College Building, will feature some of the top scholars and practitioners regarding the Convention offering insights on protecting women from violence, protecting women's reproductive rights, and issues involved in ratification or implementation of CEDAW.
Confirmed panelists include:
- Susan Bazilli, International Women's Rights Project
- Dhrubajyoti Bhattacharya, Loyola University Medical Center
- Johanna Bond, Washington & Lee University School of Law
- Jamil Dakwar, American Civil Liberties Union's Human Rights Program
- Neil Andrew Englehart, Bowling Green State University
- Cristina M. Finch, Amnesty International USA
- Linda M. Keller, Thomas Jefferson School of Law
- Lucie Lamarche, University of Québec in Montreal Faculty of Political Science and Law
- Sandra S. Park, American Civil Liberties Union's Women's Rights Project
- Meghan Rhoad, Women's Rights Division of Human Rights Watch
- Aram Schvey, Center for Reproductive Rights
More information at www.law.msu.edu/talsky/symposium.


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EDU557 Field Experience I
The student and field experience on-site supervisor, a certificated building level administrator, will meet to discuss and plan the student's field experience. Course expectations and requirements will be discussed. The student will have the opportunity during the six month, 240 hour field experience to practice those attitudes, skills, and behaviors necessary to provide positive leadership in an elementary, middle or secondary school. In collaboration with the university course facilitator and a certificated building-level administrator acting as the field experience on-site supervisor, the student will start to plan for the six month field experience requirements, and the electronic portfolio and school improvement plan. Discussion with the on-site supervisor will allow the student to be responsible for all field experience requirements to be completed in a timely manner. 0 Credits


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You may have seen Pearl Jam 100 times. You may never have seen them.
One thing that holds true today, 20 years into their career: They are simply a terrific live rock and roll show, from several perspectives.
- They play hard, every night. They give their all. They lean into the big songs, and cradle the quiet ones.
- They have a dedicated fan base, who feed them and whom they feed. The cycling energy in the room is palpable and infectious, even if you don't know every song by heart.
- Their music is suited to live performance — sing alongs, driving rhythms, changing tempos, danceable energy.
- They don't try to dazzle you with fire, dancers, giant screens, costumes, or fake blood. While I find all of that entertaining at times (GWAR, Flaming Lips, Chromeo, Green Day… lots of fun examples), in the absence of all the other trappings, my attention is focused on the music and the band, and the interaction between band and audience. In this, they excel.
There were several special qualities to the night: Last night of the North American tour, closest show to home, Mudhoney opening, and frankly playing in a classic Vancouver venue. The Pacific Colesium, as hockey fans will quickly tell you, was home to the NHL's Vancouver Canucks for about 30 years. Working class, well worn but with great sight lines everywhere, not too big but roomy enough to pack in a lot of voices and arms. The sound was a bit muddy, but a vocal boost on nearly every song from the audience – in fact, audience-only vocals a couple times – helped provide more clarity to the lyrics. Eddie Vedder recalled that the band had played in Vancouver 10 times over the past 20 years, thanking the fans for putting so much gas in the band's tank. He also highlighted that the band's 5th show ever was in Vancouver in 1991.
Lots of love going back and forth — the crowd seemed to be improvising with the band, at one point adopting synchronized arm movements throughout the arena, at another point adding some call & response vocals that Eddie picked up on and joined in. He was all over the stage, more and more so as the night wore on – climbing on monitors and jumping off, swigging some wine, leaning off of the microphone stand (which seemed to me to evoke riding a wave). Mike McCready was literally running around after a while — going far stage left and at one point leaving the stage altogether for the crowd with his guitar during the song. Jeff Ament was leaping quite a bit, at one point climbing onto the drum riser with Matt briefly.
The band shared more than music, as well — guitar picks were flung by the dozens by Eddie and Mike, and at one point numerous tamborines went into the crowd (Ed often sharing with specific people).
It being Canada, they checked in on who was from the states (lots in the Ten Club down front, a good smattering of others throughout) and who was from Canada (a roaring majority throughout the rest of the house).
One unspoken moment of great audience recognition by the band: Ed used the back of one guitar to reflect a spotlight around the room, but took his time while Mike, Jeff, Stone and Matt improvised. He shone it around the entire upper deck, slowly, then around the entire lower deck, then across the floor, and finally held it for a little while pointing at a Canadian flag hanging from the arena ceiling. The crowd loved being recognized from the stage like this – fans arms shot up as the light moved, and the roof jumped a little when everyone roared at the end. It was exactly this kind of thoughtful moment that tied band and crowd together so tightly in the room.
Pearl Jam's set lasted very nearly 3 hours — from 8:45 to about 11:35. Add in the Mudhoney set that kicked off right about 7:30, and it was about 4 hours of music. By the end, Stone Gossard had jumped onto the drums for one song and sang one, Matt Cameron and Jeff Ament had taken turns on guitars, and numerous guests/former bandmates had visited the stage, including Mark Arm and Steve Turner coming out to do a cover of Iggy & The Stooges' "Search and Destroy" and Bruce Fairweather coming out for "Keep On Rockin' In The Free World" during the second encore set.
If there is to be no show in Seattle this year, the Vancouver show unequivocally knocked socks off left and right and would be an admirable stand-in.
Set List:
Elderly Woman Behind The Counter In A Small Town
Hail, Hail
Save You
Got Some
Given To Fly
Unthought Known
Even Flow
World Wide Suicide
Setting Forth
Present Tense
Glorified G
First Encore:
Bee Girl
Off He Goes
State of Love and Trust
Second Encore:
Chloe Dancer -> Crown of Thorns
Search and Destroy
Keep on Rockin' In the Free World
Yellow Ledbetter -> Little Wing


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Photographing People: Part 1
Photographing people is an art form in and of itself. It takes a lot of practice, humor, and flexibility on the part of the photographer. So I'm breaking up my tips into a series of posts for the rest of the month. Get ready to shoot your friends, family, and kids in a whole new way this summer!
1) Have a running shot list in your mind, even if it's rudimentary. Think close up, medium and more of an environmental portrait. Looking away at camera, towards camera. shooting the person inside and outside- the more variety you have, the better selection.
2) Getting the subject to be themselves, that's the million dollar question. As a photographer it's your job to be engaged, social, interesting and interested. This is a lifetime effort and it's a huge part of this work; I'd argue the most wonderful aspect of being a photographer is all the colorful characters one meets along the way, so enjoy! The more comfortable you are the more comfortable your subject will be.
3) Women can be more difficult to photograph than men (not always!). Shoot them from slightly above and never while they're eating - that's been a real dead end for me. People look funny mid chew!
4) Giving directions is a learned/practiced skill. Watch how other photographers do it if you can, listen to how they direct — I was in Italy with a fashion photographer who commanded his subjects, "Look at me, slowly, now look at me again. Look at me." it worked for him. I try to be as clear as I can in my mind before I start photographing someone of what I'm going to say to them to help me get the shot.
5) When in doubt, try to get a little goofy. This is my fallback approach, getting someone to laugh then photographing them. The photographs look natural, the person isn't 'posing' and it appears effortless. Think of your stupidest joke, tell it to them and get ready to trigger that shutter when they erupt into giggles!
Do you have any techniques you think about when photographing people? If so please share! And I'll be back next week with more tips and tricks on this same subject.
Leela the Photo Magician
(Images: Leela Cyd Ross; kennymatic)


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Friends Santana, Feliz share Futures experience
MINNEAPOLIS -- Domingo Santana was born in Santo Domingo, the capital of the Dominican Republic. Michael Feliz was born in Azua, a couple hours away. Despite the distance, they have become close.
"He's my friend," Feliz said of Santana.
MINNEAPOLIS -- Domingo Santana was born in Santo Domingo, the capital of the Dominican Republic. Michael Feliz was born in Azua, a couple hours away. Despite the distance, they have become close.
"He's my friend," Feliz said of Santana.
"He's a great guy," Santana said of Feliz.
They found themselves back together again at Target Field on Sunday, representing the World Team in the SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game. The U.S. Team won, 3-2.
In the past, they've been instructional league teammates. Someday they hope to be together with the Astros. They work out together at the club's complex during the offseason. On this day, however, it was an opportunity to measure themselves against some of the best young talent in the Minor Leagues.
Santana, a 21-year-old outfielder, is the more advanced of the two. He's rated as the Astros' seventh-best prospect by MLB.com and is batting .299 with 13 homers, 54 RBIs and an .868 OPS for Triple-A Oklahoma City. He recently made his Major League debut before being sent back down.
He spent much of his childhood in St. Thomas (U.S. Virgin Islands), moving there when he was in kindergarten. His father was signed by the Astros but went to St. Thomas after he was released because he had a sister there. After his first year of high school, Santana returned to the Dominican to begin working out at the Phillies' academy. He was one of four prospects traded to the Astros for Hunter Pence three years ago.
He appeared overmatched when called up, going 0-for-13 with 11 strikeouts. But the Astros have high hopes for him. And he enjoyed the experience, even though he struggled at the plate.
"That was very cool. It was awesome. Just a dream come true," he said.
Santana entered the game as a defensive replacement in right field and led off the bottom of the seventh by striking out. In the ninth, he grounded out to third.
Feliz, the club's No. 9 prospect, is the hardest thrower in Houston's farm system. His fastball touches the high 90s and he's struck out 69 in 57 2/3 innings for Class A Quad Cities this season. His slider has plus potential and his changeup gives him a third quality offering. He throws a lot of strikes, but may need to refine his delivery to truly command all of his pitches.
Though still raw, he demonstrates a good feel for pitching, winning the New York-Penn League ERA title (1.96) as a 19-year-old last season. He said he was looking forward to getting a chance to face hitters from a higher level.
"I think I can do it," he said. "I think I can play with those guys."
Feliz came in to pitch the bottom of the sixth inning after the World Team scored twice in the top of the inning to take the lead and allowed a two-run homer to designated hitter Joey Gallo. He also struck out two with a fastball that topped out at 96.
Shortstop J.P. Crawford led off by fighting off a fastball and blooping it into shallow left for a single. Kris Bryant struck out. Crawford easily stole second and then Gallo drilled his homer to right. Feliz ended the inning by whiffing Peter O'Brien and getting James Ramsey on a routine grounder to first.
If all goes well, he thinks he might be ready to make it all the way to the big leagues as early as next season.
"I think I could have an opportunity, maybe next year. [The Astros] bring young men to the big leagues. They move players up," he said.
Santana thinks the organization has a bright future.
"We have a lot of great young players. The Houston Astros are going to be a very good team in a couple years," he said.
Santana and Feliz are two players the Astros believe can help them reach that goal.
Paul Hagen is a reporter for MLB.com.


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New Bern�s first storytelling and folk festival is a three-day event scheduled Oct. 4 to 6 at various venues throughout downtown New Bern.
New Bern�s first storytelling and folk festival is a three-day event scheduled Oct. 4 to 6 at various venues throughout downtown New Bern.
It will highlight some of North Carolina�s most diverse and talented artists in an effort to expose the community to traditional and contemporary forms of folk music and storytelling, according to organizer Doug Merrill.
The New Bern Storytelling & Folk Music Festival will provide a weekend to enjoy intricately woven stories and finely crafted music, combining two age-old traditions.
With beautiful outdoor and historic settings like the Isaac Taylor Garden and James Reed Lane, and two cultural staples of downtown New Bern, the renovated Bank of the Arts and Trent River Coffee Company, the festival will highlight timeless music � ranging from bluegrass to African to Appalachian folk.
Locals will share original stories and poems, rounding out the festival.
The festivities begin Oct. 4, featuring a night full of events on Craven Street with an impressive array of musicians like Tom Maxwell (formerly of Squirrel Nut Zippers) and the tender bluegrass tones of The Barefoot Movement.
Singer-songwriters Rebekah Todd and E-S Guthrie will open the evening with their soulful contemporary folk music. The show will begin at 7 p.m. at the Isaac Taylor Garden and tickets will be $15 in advance, available at the Craven Arts Council at 308 George St., and $20 at the gate.
Trent River Coffee Company will also host Asheville�s guitar-cello folk duo The Moon and You at 7 p.m., with a $5 admission fee at the door.
Oct. 5 will bring a day of free events from some of New Bern�s most beloved singer-songwriters and storytellers at Trent River Coffee. At 1 p.m., it will feature folk troubadours Matt Frye and The Johns from Brooklyn, N.Y. Local artists will also have crafts on display.
While the day�s festivities will come to a close at 5 p.m., the Craven Art Council will host a free event at the renovated Bank of the Arts on Middle Street, featuring renown Sengalese musician Diali Cissokho, providing an intimate solo performance.
Cissokho plays a 21-stringed kora, an African harp-lute that produces an ethereal sound, filling the airwaves with mystifying rhythms. Cissokho crosses cultural boundaries while providing a contemporary take on his traditional West African roots. Seats are on a first-come first-served basis with doors opening at 6 p.m. and the show beginning an hour later.
The Oct. 6 events are again all day, with free daytime performances taking place at the iconic James Reed Lane on Pollock Street, presented by Carolina Creations.
Storytellers and songwriters begin performing at 1 p.m., with locals Penne Sandbeck, Zach Dunham, Meg Wethington and 14 Strings and other diverse artists.
The festival closes that night at Trent River Coffee with the old-timey harmonies of the Appalachian folk trio, The Swayback Sisters. The doors open at 6 p.m. and the show will begin at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $10. Advance tickets are available at Trent River Coffee Company and the Craven Arts Council.


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Robert Moyler, 60
Robert "Bob" L. Moyler Jr. 60, of Cridersville passed away at 7:50 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2013 surrounded by his family at Lima Memorial Health System after a short battle with lung cancer.
He was born Feb. 8, 1953, to Frances (Van Over) and Robert L. Moyler Sr. His mother preceded him in death and his father survives in Wapakoneta. On Dec. 8, 1984, he married Dawn M. Laffin, who survives in Cridersville.
Also surviving are two sons, Chad (Chelsea Christian) Laffin, of Wapakoneta and Walter Moyler, of Cridersville; two daughters, Jennifer and Steven Ley, of Wapakoneta and Ashley Moyler, of Cridersville; seven grandchildren, Logan, Xavier, Jana, Kaitlyn, Kearstyn, Kortney, and Aubrey, two sisters, Ren and Dave Omlor, of Arizona, and Melissa and Greg Sharp, of Wapakoneta; and a brother Mike and Cheryl Moyler, of Wapakoneta.
Robert was a 1971 graduate of Shawnee High School. He worked through the Carpenters Local 372 of Lima and later Millwrights Local 1393 of Toledo, from which he retired. He was a loving man who enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren. He also enjoyed going to the casino, horse races, working on his Corvette, and finding the humor in any situation.
Funeral services are scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Schlosser Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Wapakoneta. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery in Lima.
Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday and 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or to the family.
Condolences may be expressed at schlosserfuneralhome.com.


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Police reports
Tuesday, 3:31 a.m. — 20-year-old man was arrested on charges of third-degree criminal mischief and minor in possession of alcohol on North Main and Church Streets.
Tuesday, 2:29 p.m. — Safeway reported a theft of alcohol by two men. A 26-year-old man was arrested on charges of third-degree theft, first-degree criminal mischief, second-degree disorderly conduct and third-degree criminal mischief. A 25-year-old man was also arrested for third-degree theft.
Tuesday, 8:13 p.m. — 25-year-old man was cited and released for possession of less than one ounce of marijuana on the 100 block of East Main Street.
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