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I'm new to bento creating, but I've kept up with Pikko's Adventures in Bentomaking blog for ages. That's what originally peaked my interest as well as a desire to moderate my portions. I feel like I'll have no problem with the cooking and creating aspects of bento boxes, but I have one issue that I haven't been able to find answered anywhere: How long can bento boxes be left out?
Fridge and microwave access at my work place aren't a problem, and I know that there are quite a few options for microwaveable bentos. But cold rice just isn't that fun (or yummy), and it'd be a shame to create a hot lunch only to take it out of the fridge 3-4 hours later. This is assuming that you have a basic bento creation of rice, a side of meat and cooked veggies, etc.
So, can a bento be left out for a few hours, or should I just invest in an insulated box/bag/thermos type bento?
Bentos are intended to be eaten at room temperature - think sushi if you don't think cold rice is yummy. Refrigerated rice, on the other hand, is pretty horrid. All the bentos Maki makes are fine to be left out at room temp from breakfast time until lunchtime.
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1. The genealogy conference I would most like to attend is the 13th Australasian Congress on Genealogy and Heraldry 2012, however I won't be in Oz at that time. Oh well, next year!
2. The genealogy speaker I would most like to hear and see is Chris Paton to learn all things Scottish and Irish
3. The geneablogger I would most like to meet in person is Thomas MacEntee – what a great smile he has and what a lot I could learn, but as he lives in the USA, and I live down under, perhaps Sharon from the Tree of Me or Carole Riley who both have expertise in areas I am interested in and sound like interesting people as well
4. The genealogy writer I would most like to have dinner with is Dan Lynch – dream on!
5. The genealogy lecture I would most like to present is none, ever or maybe on convicts
6. I would like to go on a genealogy cruise that visits dry land (I get very seasick) - how about a genealogy train trip!
7. The photo I would most like to find is that of the wedding of my paternal grandparents - I have only one photo of each of them, and they are being a grooms man and a bridesmaid at one of their siblings weddings
8. The repositories in a foreign land I would most like to visit are TNA and the National Archives of Scotland
9. The place of worship I would most like to visit is St Martin in the Fields – lots of ancestors were married there and it is such a famous church
10. The cemetery I would most like to visit is Rookwood in Sydney, I have so many ancestors, from so many lines buried there
11. The ancestral towns or villages I would most like to visit are in Co. Clare, Ireland, The Isle of Skye, Glasgow……
12. The brick wall I most want to smash is my Great, Great Grandfather, Owen Smith – where did he come from and where did he go?
13. The piece of software I most want to buy is the full suite of Adobe Products
14. The tech toy I want to purchase next is an android tablet – Hello Galaxy Girls!
15. The expensive book I would most like to buy at this point in time from my "book wants" list is "History of Glasgow"- Three Volumes by Robert Renwick and Sir John Lindsay, Volume 1- George Eyre-Todd, Volumes 2 & 3, at about $300. I have been known to pay more though for a rare(ish) book when I was working.
16. The library I would most like to visit is the British Library and the Bodleian Library in Oxford – such history – LC was on the top of my list until a few years ago, when I had the pleasure to be blown away
17. The genealogy related book I would most like to write is swirling around in the back of my mind, probably about the life of my mother who set me on this path
18. The genealogy blog I would most like to start would be about, something I haven't thought of yet
19. The journal article I would most like to write would be about one of a thousand things
20. The ancestor I most want to meet in the afterlife is Christiana Matheson, to find out why a single woman of 30 emigrated from the Isle of Skye to the New England Tablelands of NSW on her own, and perhaps she could fill me in on her husband Owen Smith as well.


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A new initiative, ShamROCK Chicago 2013, has launched a petition to have the Windy City officially dubbed "the" United States headquarters for St. Patrick's Day.
The group, made up of distinguished Council of Chicago and civic leaders with strong Irish ties, plan to highlight the city's Irish pride by presenting their petition to Aidan Cronin, the Consul General of Ireland, before St. Patrick's Day.
Mick O'Rourke, President and CEO of Signature Bank and ShamROCK Chicago Council member said, "More than any other city in the United States, Chicago exemplifies Irish pride. ShamROCK Chicago is an ideal opportunity for all Chicagoans to show their green pride and build community goodwill.
"By encouraging people in the city and beyond to affirm Chicago as the 'U.S. headquarters of St. Patrick's Day,' it will demonstrate to the rest of the country our dedication to promoting our strong Irish ties."
Chicago's St. Patrick's Day celebrations are known around the world. Since 1962 the city has shown their dedication to being "Irish for the day" by dying the Chicago River green. However they may have some competition in winning the title for the St. Patrick's Day HQ in the US with New York, Boston, and San Antonio also boasting of world famous St. Patrick's Day celebrations.
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Jeremy Hogan a spokesman for ShamROCK Chicago said "While other cities might claim older traditions or greater Irish populations, we can safely say that nobody outside of Dublin celebrates St. Patrick's Day like Chicago does. Thanks to our city's strong Irish ties and beloved traditions, Chicagoans and visitors from all over anticipate the nearly week long celebration in our city that they can't find anywhere else."
It remains to be seen what kind of competition they find from the strong Irish and Irish American communities across the United States. In fact, Scituate, a pleasant seaside town thirty miles from Boston, was named the "most Irish" town in the United States in 2011.
Nevertheless the petition is now live on the ShamRock Chicago 2013 site.
As well as naming Chicago the United States HQ for St Paddy's day those working as part of the initiative, prominent Chicago business people will promote the effort throughout their communities. These include Tom Boyle of Chicago Gaelic Park, Seamus Byrne of Ireland Network Chicago, and Michael Clune of Clune Construction, to name but a few.
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"So whats the language I should use then?"
If you don't have your own server at your disposal, then there's no denying that the widespread availability of a language is a compelling reason to use it. For better or worse, network effects have driven me to hypocritically use PHP simply because it's popular with clients.
My own personal projects are more geared towards system programming. But if I were to choose a new web language to learn today it'd be Opa. It seems to be a very welcome radical shift away from the multi-tier approach of SQL/PHP/HTML/CSS/JAVSCRIPT/DOM into a new more convergent paradigm. Not that I can recommend something I have zero experience with it, but I'm never the less extremely interested in what it potentially offers.
My interest in Opa was sparked here on OSNews, actually:


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"Engineers at Motorola are hard at work on a sophisticated handset, to be released next year, that parent Google hopes will provide more potent competition for devices like Apple's iPhone, said people familiar with the matter." Well, paint me red and call me a girl scout. This is more fascinating: "Motorola also ran into difficulties when it looked into using a bendable screen and materials such as ceramics that would allow the company to make the X Phone more stress resistant, use more colors and mold into different shapes, these people said." Bendable displays could be a huge turning point for mobile - and not because they allow new shapes. No, the killer 'feature' of bendable displays will be their resilience.
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I had this image of coloured tile like you see in tube stations or old institutional buildings in the UK so I went for that with the walls. And how could I not include Sally Sparrow?
Had lots of fun drawing this, and now I need to get back to work.
That's the stuff!
Oh, you've got a blog, hello! I posted about this on my Doctor Who waffling blog a couple months ago. Beautiful work.
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Some Interesting News... Blogs and Blogging...
TechWeb Technology News, by Antone Gonsalves
July 19, 2006 (3:39 PM EDT)
The majority of bloggers prefer to write about themselves and share their digital creations than to discuss politics or technology, a survey released Wednesday showed.
While high-traffic 'A-list' bloggers who discuss topics covered by traditional media get most of the publicity, the fact is blogging in general is more of a personal experience, the Pew Internet & American Life Project said. More than three fourths of bloggers surveyed said they blog to document their own experiences and share them with others. More than six in 10 said they blog to share practical knowledge or skills with others."
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KIEV (Reuters) - Italy coach Cesare Prandelli said he would continue in charge of the Azzurri despite the setback of Sunday's 4-0 defeat to Spain in the final of Euro 2012.
Prior to the final Prandelli had suggested he would consider his future after the tournament and had raised issues about his quality of life and the lack of attention paid to the national team outside of major tournaments.
But after his tired team were convincingly beaten by world champions Spain, Prandelli, who has a contract until 2014, struck a more positive tone over his future.
"My future is already determined, even on a few occasions my mood was a bit, well, how it was," he said.
"I don't have any problem with the Federation or with its leadership. I have an excellent relationship with them. There is a project and we want to take it forward," he said.
The former Parma and Fiorentina coach, who took over from Marcello Lippi two years ago, said the loss in the final had actually helped him make up his mind.
"Of course in my choice, this defeat is also a factor, the impossibility of leaving like this," he said.
"This is a fascinating project, difficult but fascinating," he said, adding that he would meet with Italian Football Federation president Giancarlo Abete in the coming days.
Prandelli said he was proud of the performances from his team at the tournament, which they had entered with few expectations after a poor World Cup two years ago and some unimpressive pre-tournament form as well as a domestic match-fixing scandal.
"We deserve an eight out of ten overall, " he said when asked to rank the team's displays.
"We started the tournament with a few problems, we had Spain in our group, I think we have played some terrific games but above all I think we struggled to get back to fitness (for the final) unfortunately.
"The lads showed that if you have team spirit you can chase your dream. They worked hard for one another, showed you can lose with dignity and they have been able to react to difficulties.
"I am very proud of my team," he said.
Prandelli was warmly applauded by Italian media at the end of his press conference and responded by clapping back at the reporters.
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My wife and I went on a walk Wednesday evening around 8:15. It was one of those evenings of clement weather that make one feel guilty for being inside. The neighbor's three year old daughter agreed with this sentiment and tried to make her parents understand. We could hear her say in a small but matter-of-fact voice, "No. I can go to bed when the sun goes down!" I don't think her petition carried through, but we took her thought to heart and set out on a walk for the remaining forty-five minutes of daylight.
The temperature was in the sixties; the Kansas wind was giving its lungs a rest, and the city's vegetation was getting in the spring, green spirit. We walked, hand in hand, under maple trees covered in new leaves, past gardeners tending their small plots and yards at various stages of dandelion infestation. Many of Newton's side streets (I noticed E. Sixth especially) are paved with bricks and a few are still sand that crunched under our shoes. We heard turtle doves cooing and dogs barking, cars revving and people shouting.
Mr. Hilaire Belloc, the prolific travel writer, historian, Catholic apologist and philosopher said, "One's native place is the shell of one's soul, and one's church is the kernel of that nut." But I was struck, as we walked how little I know my "native place." I do only know it as a "shell." I know and remember the outsides of the city buildings and houses and know the general layout of Newton's street grid, but I am woefully ignorant of its inner workings, of the humanity and raw life inside those buildings.
But even with all that ignorance of the place in which I was walking. I enjoyed myself immensely. Maybe I would have enjoyed it less had I really known the city around me.
It was just getting dark as we walked in our front door energized and flushed. The neighbor girl, no doubt, was asleep by then.
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No trace of human remains was found in soil taken from beneath the suburban Detroit shed where a tipster believed Jimmy Hoffa may have been buried, Detroit NBC affiliate WDIV reported.
That finding by a forensic anthropologist Tuesday marked yet another dead end after decades of false leads in locating the missing Teamsters boss' final resting place.
Investigators had dug up the Roseville, Mich., driveway last Friday, after police received a tip from a man who claimed the prior homeowner had been up all night the day Hoffa disappeared in 1975, pouring concrete over the driveway, The Associated Press reported.
According to the unidentified tipster, the previous homeowner was a bookmaker for Detroit Mafia captain Anthony Giacalone, who was a suspect in Hoffa's disappearance 37 years ago.
Police had initially been skeptical of the tipster's claim. They believed that even if a body had been buried under the shed of the one-story home, it would likely not be Hoffa's, The Detroit Free Press reported.
Roseville Police Chief James Berlin had said the timeline of events didn't coincide with Hoffa's disappearance, as the homeowner who the tipster referenced didn't own the property until three years after the union boss disappeared, according to the Free Press.
"Unless he was a renter, he wasn't there to do this at the time Mr. Hoffa disappeared," Berlin said.
Had human remains been detected in the soil samples, investigators would have returned for another excavation in order to obtain some form of DNA, Berlin said. But Tuesday's negative test result mooted that possibility.
"That's it, we're done," Berlin said prior to the finding, in anticipation of a negative test result. "(We) seal the holes up and get on with our lives."
Hoffa was last seen in July 1975 outside an Oakland County restaurant where he was said to be meeting with a New Jersey Teamsters boss and a Detroit Mafia member, according to the AP.
Despite numerous searches over the years, Hoffa's body has not yet been found. The searches included Giants Stadium in New Jersey and a Michigan horse farm that feds demolished in 2006. Other rumors of where his body could be found were said to be a Florida swamp or beneath General Motors' headquarters in Detroit.
Portrayed by Jack Nicholson in the 1992 film "Hoffa," the real James Riddle "Jimmy" Hoffa began serving in 1967 a 13-year sentence behind bars after being found guilty three years earlier of bribery and jury tampering. He was also convicted of misusing union pension funds.
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The Warwick girls' hockey team continued its strong start to the season on Saturday night with a 4-1 victory over the Cranston co-op team.
The Lady Titans improved to 4-2 overall and are alone in third place in Division I-Emma, trailing only Mount St. Charles and La Salle. Cranston fell to 3-3-1 with the loss.
Warwick will look to make a big splash this weekend when it takes on 7-1 La Salle on Friday night at 6 p.m. at Thayer Arena. La Salle beat Warwick 5-0 in the first game of the season on Dec. 7.


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Downtown Torah will return to Germany
By Sascha Brodsky
In a way, Rick Landmans Torah is going home.
Next month, the 200-year-old Torah is returning to Germany, from where Landmans grandfather took it after fleeing the Nazis. Landman, a Tribeca resident, will present the Torah to representatives of the German synagogue Congregation Beth Shalom at Congregation Beth Simchat, 57 Bethune St., Nov. 9.
His grandfather, Martin Oettinger, brought the Torah from Germany in 1946. That side of the family traces its German roots to the 1500s. Martin and his brother Albert even fought in World War I on the side of the Kaiser.
Living in Germany, Martin, an outspoken Jew, had an altercation with the notorious Nazi Julius Streicher in the late 1920s. Streicher was one of the Nazis to be hanged after the Nuremberg trials for his propaganda work and virulent anti-Semitism.
Fearing for his life, Martin fled to France within days of Hitler coming to power in 1933. Martin, Elsie and their young daughter Lisa, Landmans mother, lived in Strasbourg for six years until they saw what was happening across the river in Germany on Kristallnacht. Seeing burning synagogues convinced them that France would not be able to protect them any longer. So they applied for Stateless Passports and left France for America.
The Oettingers eventually immigrated to Washington Heights in February 1939. It was Martin who, as soon as World War II ended, booked a ship to return to the land of his birth to find out what happened to his family, friends and business. On his return home to New York City in 1946, he brought back three Torahs. One he gave to his synagogue in Washington Heights (Congregation Beth Hillel) and the other two he eventually gave to his grandsons, Landman and his brother.
Nearly 60 years later, Landman is donating his Torah to a German reform synagogue on Nov. 9, the 66th anniversary of Kristallnacht, the beginning of the Nazi persecution of the Jews.
Now that there is a Reform, egalitarian synagogue in Munich, the city from where my fathers grandparents were deported to their death in Auschwitz, this is the ideal place for the Torah to go, Landman said. It will be in honor of Gerson and Sofie Landman of Munich, who were killed during the Holocaust, and Martin and Elsie Oettinger, my maternal grandparents, who brought the Torah to America. They all would be surprised to know that Jews were once again thriving in Germany.
Landman, who heads New York Universitys real estate department, said that he turned down an earlier opportunity to donate the Torah because of mixed feelings he has over his identity of being both Jewish and gay.
In 1965, after being told in Hebrew School that no two men would ever be married in front of a Torah, I decided not to donate the Torah at my Bar Mitzvah; but instead I loaned it until I could find a synagogue that would permit gay marriages, he said. Finally, in 1973 Congregation Beth Simchat Torah was formed and later when I became an active member, I lent the Torah to them.
Landman said that donating the Torah has a special meaning because he is gay.
When I read Mein Kampf in school, I understood how scared my parents must have felt to be Jewish, he said. Then as a gay teenager, when I learned there were religious people who took the Bible literally, I was also scared. Both books contained passages that wanted me dead; Mein Kampf for being a Jew and the Bible for being gay.
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St. Thomas More basketball team mourns loss of assistant coach
Montville — Thomas Alquist, associate head coach of basketball at St. Thomas More School and co-owner of the Brown Derby Lounge & Cafe, died Monday.
Police said that 63-year-old Alquist was involved in a minor two-car accident on Old Colchester Road about 5:20 p.m. Monday while on his way to work at the lounge. He was taken to The William W. Backus Hospital where, friends said, it appears he died of a heart attack.
Jere Quinn, head basketball coach and a teacher at St. Thomas More, who coached with Alquist for 22 years, said he had to break the news Tuesday morning to his students about Alquist's passing.
"They are struggling with it," Quinn said. "Everyone is in shock." The basketball season ended for them last Wednesday when the team reached the National Prep School Championship finals.
"He never raised his voice," Quinn said. "He taught with quiet compassion."
Quinn said Alquist worked with the front court players, including Andre Drummond, who now plays for the Detroit Pistons. "He always said if you want to be the best, you have to be the first one to arrive and the last one to leave," Quinn said.
The team's banquet, scheduled for Tuesday, was postponed and would be rescheduled, he added.
"There just was no one more caring and supportive than him," Quinn said.
Doug Adams, co-owner of the Brown Derby, said Alquist has been connected to Brown Derby for at least 30 years, including cooking in the kitchen. Adams said when Alquist wasn't at the Derby, he was coaching teams or involved in community events.
Adams said Alquist was also a gym teacher at Montville High School many years ago.
"He's so well-known in the community," Adams said. "He was a very warm individual. It's tough. We're in shock about it."
Dozens of people have left their condolences on the Brown Derby's Facebook page.
Thomas Alquist is survived by his wife, Vickie.
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Mr. Y e-mailed me several photos from his family collection that had no identification, including this family group. He knew which branch of the family they came from, and that they had lived in Wilson, N.C. He suspected this was a picture of his great-grandparents. Mr. Y had started with genealogical research, including census records, to get the names and ages of children in the family. He asked if I could come up with any more clues.
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I wasn't sure if I could help, at first. I thought the boy in the back looked like he was wearing a military cape, but I'm not an expert at clothing clues and I didn't want to steer anybody wrong. I finally decided I would just look up the photographers' marks and not spend too much time on this lovely puzzle.
The names on the left were a little hard to read from the scan, but I picked out "Engle." I didn't expect to find him in my Photographers in North Carolina book because of the Philadelphia mark, but I looked for him anyway — and got lucky.
Apparently John F. Engle had a long, illustrious career, making photographs all around the country, including Philadelphia. He did spend some time in North Carolina, and worked with a man named Lund. Look closely: Lund is the name beneath Engle on the mark. And in the center is an elaborate E and L.
I looked up the other name. Viggo Lund worked with Engle in 1897 on Nash Street in Wilson. They worked together other years in Elizabeth City, but since this family branch lived in Wilson, the time they had a studio there would be a good assumption.
Most of the photographers in the book worked in certain areas for several years or even decades. But these two men worked together in that town just one year. Amazingly, that narrowed down the photograph to 1897.
According to Mr. Y's research and more recent photos, the young man with the mustache is probably his great-grandfather, Bud Perry. The older couple are his step-father and mother, Claiborn Perry and Zilphia Smith, who had five children at home in 1900. In 1897, the two boys would have been about 12 and 15, and the three girls age 9, 7 and 3. Bud, 20, got married in December of that year.
This lovely young lady also posed for Francis Marion Winstead. Upon closeup comparison of her face with the two dark-headed girls in the family portrait, I think she is the little girl on the right. That puts this photo toward the latter part of the 1898-1908 window.
Mr. Y is hot on the trail of his ancestors, armed with a few more clues. And once again I'm glad I invested in a good reference book that provides such useful information.


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Jennifer Aniston chats with the crew on the set of her new film, the Untitled Elmore Leonard Project, on Tuesday (February 5) in Greenwich, Conn.
The 43-year-old actress will be celebrating her birthday next week on February 11. Happy early birthday, Jen!
The new flick is a prequel to the classic film Jackie Brown and follows two criminals (Mos Def and Will Forte) who hit it off while both are in prison for grand theft auto. When they get out, they join forces to kidnap a jilted housewife (Aniston), whose husband doesn't want her back and won't pay the ransom.


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It all comes down to this. The shocking outcome of a pivotal fight forces M.M.A. brawler Oren "Rooster" Redmond to reconsider his future inside - and outside - the cage. Don't miss the conclusion to this violent tale from artist KEVIN MELLON (LOVESTRUCK) and writer BLAIR BUTLER (G4's "Attack of the Show").
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Chair Hicks will call the meeting to order.
Chair Hicks will address the committee and ask for approval of the minutes from the January 18 meeting.
Proposed Action: Approval. Motion and second required.
Chair Hicks will offer opportunity for open comments concerning items on this agenda.
Open Comments: No motion required.
The Board of Governors (BOG) has specified that "Each board of trustees shall prepare a multi-year work plan/report for the Board of Governors that outlines its university's top priorities, strategic directions, and specific actions and financial plans for achieving those priorities, as well as performance expectations and outcomes on institutional and system-wide goals. The work plan/report shall reflect the university's distinctive mission and focus on core institutional strengths within the context of State University System goals and regional and statewide needs."
The purpose of this item is to present an update to the existing multi-year University Work Plan. The update will focus on the connection among the proposed Legislative Budget Request and institution-specific key goals outlined in (1) related metrics, (2) the Capital Improvement Plan, (3) academic programs, and (4) the proposed tuition differential.
The Board of Governors will be specifically interested in progress on specific metrics in relation to the performance of institutional peers.
Provost Workman will address the committee and present this plan.
Proposed Action: Approval to submit the plan when finalized. Motion and second required.
The purpose of this item is to present the annual report addressing the requirements of the Florida Educational Equity Act (FEEA), Gender Equity in Athletics, and the Equity Accountability Program (EAP) statutes. Each state university is required to maintain an annual equity plan for appropriate representation of women and minorities in senior level administrative positions, within tenure track and non-tenure track faculty and within faculty granted tenure. In addition universities are required to monitor student participation in programs or courses where certain protected classes are underrepresented and to ensure that provisions of non-discrimination laws are adhered to and educational resources are equitably distributed.
This report must be approved by the university President and the university Board of Trustees and submitted to the Board of Governors through the Office of the Chancellor.
Cheryl Gonzalez, Director of Equal Opportunity Programs, will address the committee and present this report.
Proposed Action: Approval. Motion and second required.
This request is to offer a new Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies, cross cultural in content and interdisciplinary in approach. Students majoring in this program will be able to understand the worldviews of others and demonstrate a level of literacy with regard to the worlds' major religious traditions. This program is consistent with the current State University System Strategic Planning Goals and fits squarely within the liberal arts tradition, emphasizing clear thinking and writing, as well as other tools with which to understand and appreciate the growing diversity present in our world.
The department currently has a minor in religious studies with approximately 100 students enrolled. A large percentage of these students have expressed a desire to major in Religious Studies.
Provost Workman will address the committee and present this request.
An individual can achieve tenure in two distinct ways: 1) tenure through the university's standard tenure review process, and 2) tenure by reason of appointment. The tenure nomination before the committee is being recommended under the tenure by reason of appointment procedures.
Under tenure by reason of appointment, senior administrators or distinguished faculty may be granted tenure upon being hired at UNF. The candidate must receive a positive vote from the tenured faculty in his or her disciplinary department. UNF agrees to award tenure as a condition of appointment in order to be competitive in hiring these individuals. The Provost and the President also conduct a thorough review of all candidates for tenure on appointment.
Under these guidelines the administration recommends awarding tenure to Dr. Mark Tumeo, newly appointed dean of the College of Computing, Engineering and Construction.
Proposed Action: Approval. Motion and second required.
Under these guidelines the administration recommends awarding tenure to Dr. Don Resio, director of the Taylor Engineering Research Institute and professor of Ocean Engineering.
Chair Hicks will adjourn the meeting.
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Join the Bear community of Kansas city each week for Bear Happy Hour, Tuesdays from 4-8pm. Bartenders Ace and Wes will be behind the bar, slinging drinks and serving great happy hour eats! Tuesday is also "Taco Tuesday" at Woody's, featuring $5 Taco plates.
At 6pm Larry Sharp hosts the Bear Trivia Battle. No cost to enter, but each week we're giving away lots of cool stuff to the weekly winners.
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and led to deeds of blood. Martyrius and Marcian were among those who
were slain. They had lived in Paul's house,12881288
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were the notaries of Paul; hence the caption. The memory of these
martyrs is celebrated in the Greek Church under the name of the
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and were delivered up by Macedonius to the governor, as having been
guilty of the murder of Hermogenes, and of exciting the former sedition
against him. Martyrius was a sub-deacon, and Marcian a singer and a
reader of Holy Scripture. Their tomb is famous, and is situated before
the walls of Constantinople, as a memorial of the martyrs; it is placed
in a house of prayer, which was commenced by John and completed by
Sisinnius; these both afterwards presided over the church of
Constantinople. For they who had been unworthily adjudged to have no
part in the honors of martyrdom, were honored by God, because the very
place where those conducted to death had been decapitated, and which
previously was not approached on account of ghosts, was now purified,
and those who were under the influence of demons were released from the
disease, and many other notable miracles were wrought at the tomb.
These are the particulars which should be stated concerning Martyrius
and Marcian. If what I have related appears 302to be scarcely credible, it is easy to apply
for further information to those who are more accurately acquainted
with the circumstances; and perhaps far more wonderful things are
related concerning them than those which I have detailed.
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This is a general guide to free software and open source (FOSS), as well as the Linux (or GNU/Linux) operating sytem.
For more information on how free and open source software can benefit education and learning, see our Education section.
- The basics
- Why FOSS is good for you
- Using Linux and FOSS
- Get help and become involved
The basics
What is Linux, Free Software and Open Source?
Linux (also known as GNU/Linux) is a computer operating system, like Microsoft Windows or Apple Mac OS. Unlike those two, however, Linux is built with a collaborative development model. The operating system and most of its software are created by volunteers and employees of companies, governments and organisations from all over the world.
The operating system is free to use and everyone has the freedom to contribute to its development. This co-operative development model means that everyone can benefit. Because of this, we like to call it Free Software, or Socially Responsible Software. Closely related is the concept of Open Source Software. Together, Free and Open Source Software is collectively abbreviated as FOSS. This contrasts with the proprietary (or closed source) development model used by some software companies today.
Many of the principles behind FOSS are derived from the axiom of standing on the shoulders of giants, most famously used by Isaac Newton, which has guided scientific and industrial development for hundreds of years. Transparency of the code and development process means that it can be participated in and audited at all levels. Software is just another form of information, and people have the right to have full control over that information. In the same way that you are free to share cooking recipes with your neighbour, you should also have the freedom to share and change software.
Linux has many other benefits, including speed, security and stability. It is renowned for its ability to run well on more modest hardware. Linux comes from the venerable UNIX family of operating systems, and so has been built from the ground-up with Internet-style networking and security in mind. Hence, viruses, worms, spyware and adware are basically a non-issue on Linux.
I'm new to Linux and FOSS. How can I learn more?
We're glad that you asked :)
The basics of free and open source software (FOSS) are explained here. The Free Software Foundation explains the philosophy behind it.
Here are some great Web sites that explain in simple terms what FOSS and Linux is all about:
- Make the Move
- Why Linux is Better
- Get GNU/Linux
- OSS Watch, by the University of Oxford
- What's This "Linux" Thing and Why Should I Try It?
- FLOSS Concept Booklet
- Linux for Absolute Beginners
- About Open Source
Here are some freely-downloadable television/film documentaries explaining Linux and FOSS:
- The Codebreakers, produced by BBC World on behalf of the United Nations
- Go Open Source
- Revolution OS
There is a good chance that you are already using FOSS directly. Popular applications like Firefox, Thunderbird, OpenOffice, VLC, Gaim/Pidgin, The GIMP, Inkscape, Tuxpaint and Scribus are examples of FOSS. Vital components of Apple Mac OS X are FOSS, and even some important parts of Microsoft Windows originated as FOSS.
Due to its ubiquity, it is almost certain that you already deal with FOSS, at least indirectly. For instance, any time that you use Google, Yahoo, YouTube or Facebook — or most Web sites for that matter — you are communicating with computers running FOSS. Wikipedia is an example of a Web site that is not only hosted on FOSS, but is actively developed in the same open and collaborative spirit as FOSS.
The world of film making is no stranger to FOSS. FOSS has played a vital role in the productions of blockbuster films like Titanic, The Lord of the Rings trillogy and Finding Nemo. The short films, Elephants Dream and Big Buck Bunny, were built entirely by community members using FOSS methods and software — the same software that that you can download for free and run on your home computer. The film as well as its sources are openly available under a Creative Commons licence.
How can it cost nothing? Doesn't it cost money to make good software?
It can cost time and resources to produce good software, which are not synonymous with money. Many FOSS developers develop for fun; many others are paid for their time. Because the code is open, it is actively worked on by all sorts of individuals and organisations. Since development is shared, it can cost relatively little to work with FOSS. The savings made can be invested into creating better customisation or into improving integration with existing systems and processes. When access to the source code is available, there are essentially no limitations to what can be achieved. Free Software is so named because of the freedom granted to the user.
FOSS makes it possible to leverage the skills and insights of a wide range of developers, thereby avoiding the constraints and limited viewpoints of a small, closed development team. Usable feedback can be received throughout the development process from users worldwide. Code and ideas from different programs can be melded together, creating interesting and powerful combinations whilst minimising duplication of effort.
Many proprietary software packages are sold at far above the cost of their production. Microsoft Windows, for instance, has for many years been sold at at profit margin of 85 per cent. A mere 15 per cent is spent on marketing, packaging, shipping, and development of the product.
Software, like any information, is infinitely replicable. Despite this, many vendors like to price their proprietary software as if they are physical items. Through the enforcement of artificial scarcity and vendor lock-in, software prices can be kept artificially high. In contast, FOSS promotes abundance and open standards.
If you think that the software that was installed on your computer was free, think again — they were no doubt factored into the cost of the computer. In fact, software can make up to a quarter of the cost of a modern computer.
Other misconceptions about FOSS are addressed here.
Why FOSS is good for you
Why is FOSS important for society as a whole?
Our lives are becoming increasingly governed by technology. Records that were once stored on paper and could be read by anyone are now managed by complex databases that are only accessible to a select few, using specialised hardware and software. The letter that you wrote or the financial records that you stored just a few years ago might no longer be readable, due to incompatibilities in the file format. Even the very cornerstone of democracy, voting, is in some regions being entrusted to machines that can be easily influenced to alter the outcome. Some of the manufacturers of these devices are even trusted by banks to manage your money, in the form of automatic teller machines (ATMs). Without the transparency granted by FOSS, the systems of business and government have been steadily locked away from accountability to the average citizen.
Why is FOSS important for government, business and education?
|For more information on how free and open source software can benefit education and learning, see our Education section.
FOSS allows people and organisations to do what they want with the computers that they own, without being beholden to any company. They can make whatever modifications that they wish, providing unparalleled flexibility. The traditional vendor-user relationship is thus broken, as the users can also be the developers if they so desire. The choice is theirs, and the possibilities are limitless.
Many groups in the government, business and education sectors use Linux as a means of cutting costs. It also allows them to create products that they would not otherwise be able to make. Small business makes the bulk of our economy, and FOSS enables them to compete on a world stage by allowing them to draw from a wealth of free software to build their products and services. As their improvements are fed back into the commons, everyone benefits.
Schools both nationally and internationally are seeing the benefits of FOSS. There is a vast wealth of free software designed for children of all ages, including educational programmes and games. Education is all about imparting knowledge in an open fashion. What better way to achieve this than with tools that are themselves open and fully accessible to students and teachers alike? As Jimmy Wales, founder and leader of the Wikipedia project, explains, free knowledge cannot exist unless the tools used to manage it are also free.
Linux allows schools to make more efficient use of tight IT budgets. There is no need to purchase expensive software, or new computers, since Linux runs well on older machines. The reliability and security of FOSS means that computers will require less maintenance, and you can feel safer knowing that your computer won't be infected with malware that might compromise your personal information or automatically load porn and other objectionable material onto the screen in full view of children.
The cost of proprietary software means that many people do not have access to the tools that they require to build their skillsets and further their careers. It may be difficult to justify spending $1000 on software for a 10-year-old who might have an interest in graphic design. With FOSS, that monetary cost doesn't even have to be a consideration.
For more information on the organisational case for FOSS, take some time to explore these sites:
- Australian Open Source Industry & Community Report 2008, by Waugh Partners
- OSS Strategy, by the Australian Service for Knowledge of Open Source Software
- Why Open Source Software / Free Software (OSS/FS, FLOSS, or FOSS)? Look at the Numbers!
- Open Source Case for Business, by the Open Source Initiative
- Open Source Resources, by Open Source Industry Australia
- From Open Source to long-term sustainability: Review of Business Models and Case studies
- Build your business with open source, by InfoWorld
- The Emerging Economic Paradigm of Open Source, by Bruce Perens
- Business Case for Open Standards, at OpenStandards.net
- Introduction to OpenDocument, by the OpenDocument Fellowship
- Open Source Explained, by the Speciality Equipment Market Association
Governments around the world are realising the strengths and benefits of FOSS. Here are some reports and resources built by or for government agencies:
- AGIMO Open Source Software, by the Australian Government Information Management Office (AGIMO)
- New Zealand Ministry of Justice Open Source Discussion Paper [PDF]
- Open Source, Open Standards and Re–Use: Government Action Plan (United Kingdom)
- Malaysian Public Sector Open Source Software (OSS) Program (Malaysia)
- Open Source Competency Centre (Malaysia)
Why is FOSS important to Australia?
See our FOSS in Australia page for more information.
Many Linux and FOSS developers and users are based in Australia. When you support FOSS, you are supporting Australian innovation and employment.
According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, Information and Communications Technology (ICT) represents 13.8 per cent of total investment in Australia. According to a 2006 study, ICT comprises 8.4 per cent of all imports, but only 2.8 per cent of all exports. Australia loses more from importing ICT than we gain from exporting wheat and coal combined.
Through leveraging FOSS, local companies are able to create and offer world-class products and services. There are many companies in Australia doing just that.
Who uses FOSS? Can you give examples and case studies?
There are over 30 million users of Linux, and that number is growing rapidly. The Mozilla Firefox Web browser is the most popular Web browser in Europe, and its use is accelerating alongside other open source based Web browsers such as Chrome, Safari and Konqueror.
There is considerable demand for FOSS and Linux on desktop computers, as is evidenced by the top-ranked choices at Dell's IdeaStorm site. In response to this, Dell are now distributing Linux on some of their consumer and professional systems. Even Michael Dell, founder, Chairman and CEO of Dell Inc., uses FOSS and Linux. Other PC manufacturers, like ASUS, HP, IBM/Lenovo and Acer, distribute Linux on certain models.
Microsoft may dominate on home and office desktops, but remember that the desktop computer market is but a small fraction of the overall ICT industry. Unlike Microsoft, Linux and FOSS are major players in most other markets. The amazing flexibility and scalability of the software means that Linux can be found in computers both large and small.
- Linux powers over 85 per cent of the top 500 supercomputers in the world (including the top 46 in the Green500), while also scaling down to run on one quarter of new smartphones.
- Over 95 per cent of the servers and desktops at large animation and visual effects companies use Linux.
- Linux drives over half of all Web servers, including 8 of the 10 most reliable hosting providers. The Apache Web server, a flagship example of FOSS, propels over 60 per cent of Web sites, including 44 per cent of secure (SSL) sites.
- The One Laptop Per Child programme, a unique and ambitious collaboration between the United Nations and a multitude of governments, companies and other organisations worldwide. They are represented in the Australian/Pacific region by OLPC Australia.
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The FOSS industry within Australia itself is growing strongly. The national industry organisation for FOSS within Australia, Open Source Industry Australia (OSIA), is supported by a wide range of businesses. In addition, there are related organisations that share similar interests.
Using Linux and FOSS
Do I have to give up anything to use FOSS? Do I need to use Linux?
Not at all! Many FOSS applications are available on Windows and Mac OS, and they install and run just like any other piece of software. Popular examples include Firefox, Thunderbird, OpenOffice, VLC, Gaim/Pidgin, The GIMP, Inkscape, Tuxpaint and Scribus. Many of these programmes are able to read and write the same types of files that you would be using on mainstream proprietary products, such as MS Office and Adobe Creative Suite.
Most FOSS applications that are available on Windows are also available on Linux. This can greatly smooth the transition to Linux, if you so desire, by allowing you to become accustomed to the applications before you try Linux itself. If you are impressed by the quality of FOSS applications in your existing operating environment, imagine if the entire operating system was FOSS. The benefits of FOSS, including open standards, security and stability, are then allowed to permeate throughout the entire computer.
Do I have to give up anything to use Linux?
Nope. There are many ways to try Linux on your computer without disrupting what is already installed. The aforementioned Web sites for beginners are a good place to start. Here are a few options:
- A LiveDistro (also known as a LiveCD) is a piece of removable storage media, like a CD or DVD, that allows you to load a complete operating system without any installation to your hard drive. All that is generally required is for you to insert the media and (re)start your computer. It is a great way to try out Linux without installing it.
When loaded from read-only media like a CD or DVD, your changes are lost upon reboot. Some LiveDistros can load from a USB flash drive, which allows you to save your settings, giving you a completely portable and operating system installation that is not tied to any one computer. In the case of many LiveDistros, you can install to your computer's hard drive, giving you a proper installation of Linux.
- Most Linux installers give you the option of having Linux co-exist with your existing operating system. This is known as a dual-boot. After being chosen, some of your unused hard drive space is re-allocated towards the Linux installation. Whenever you turn on or restart your computer, you will be asked which operating system that you want to run. Simply select the one that you want, and the computer will boot straight into it. Dual-booting gives you the best of both worlds when it comes to operating system choice, and it is a common configuration for even experienced Linux users.
You can find a practical guide to dual-booting here.
- Some distributions can be installed and removed just like any Windows application. Just double-click on the file and go through the installation wizard. Whenever you boot your computer, you will be given a choice of which operating system to run, just as if you had configured a dual-boot. There main difference is that there are no modifications (like partitioning) required to be made on your hard drive. This makes uninstallation a snap: just head to the Add/Remove Programs menu in Windows, and remove it just like any other application.
This method allows you to install Linux at ease and with minimal risk, as you can very easily revert to your previous setup. An example of such an installer is the Wubi installer for Ubuntu Linux.
- With virtualisation, you can run a full copy of Windows on top of Linux, or vice versa. In fact, you can run as many operating systems as your computer will allow, on top of the host operating system. Virtualisation is great for trying out new software, consolidating servers, or for just running that one application that you can't use on your normal operating system.
An easy way to try out Linux on top of Windows is to grab the freeware VMware Player application and download a good Linux virtual applicance to run on it.
- WINE allows many Windows software to run on Linux. It does not employ emulation or virtualisation techniques, so it can essentially run at full speed. There are two main commercial variants of WINE: CrossOver, which focuses on compatibility with normal applications, and Cedega, which orients itself towards running Windows games.
In other words, in using FOSS you are not losing anything. You are merely gaining extra choices.
Linux is renouned for its ability to run on older and less powerful computers. Some mobile phones and PDAs run Linux software that is not too far removed from what you see on a desktop variant. Because most of the hardware drivers have been developed openly, there is no reliance on the hardware vendor for support, as is a problem on proprietary operating systems. If you have an older computer lying around (even a Macintosh!), you might find it worth your while to rejuvenate it with Linux.
How can I find, install and remove FOSS applications?
There are FOSS equivalents for most proprietary products, and some FOSS applications are truly unique. Many are Linux-only (which is added incentive for you to try Linux!), but quite a few are also available on Windows and Mac OS. To find the applications that meet your needs, try these sites:
- The OpenDisc and the OpenEducationDisc (more)
- Open Source Alternative
- Linux App finder
- The Linux Equivalent Project
- The Top 50 Proprietary Programs that Drive You Crazy — and Their Open Source Alternatives
- FSF/UNESCO Free Software Directory, by the Free Software Foundation and the United Nations Education, Scientific and Cultural Organisation
- Linux Software Equivalent to Linux Software, by LinuxQuestions.org
- The table of equivalents / replacements / analogues of Windows software in Linux
- Choice of a GNU Generation
- Software Equivalents, by the Ubuntu community
- The Open Directory Project: Open Source Software
- AlternativeTo
- PDFreaders.org
If you're a Mac OS X user, take a look at these sites:
Most Linux distributions include a user-friendly means of finding and installing software. The general way is to load their included software management application, which will allow you to browse and search for the programmes that suit your needs from a list of thousands. Simply mark the ones that you want, and the software management tool will take care of the rest: it downloads the software from a secure Web site (thereby protecting you from viruses and other malicious code) and installs it for you, all automatically and without cost.
You can install as many applications as you want, all in one go. There's no need to reboot to use them. You should get entries in the easy-to-follow desktop menus, so loading the application is a snap.
On proprietary operating systems (like Windows or Mac OS), installing and running is far more complicated. Simply finding the software you need might require researching online (unless you already know exactly what you want). Then it's either a trip to the store to buy a boxed version (in which case, a lot of your money is just paying for the fancy packaging), or a download from a Web site (which is insecure and can get you infected with a virus or other malware, even if you are careful). The installation will expect you to read a long legally-binding document (known as an End User Licence Agreement), to which you must click "I Agree" before it allows you to proceed (did you take note of what you agreed to?). Some products demand that you enter a special licence key, or in the case of some of the most popular software, a complicated product activation procedure. If you've survived that gauntlet, it will probably ask you a bunch of annoying questions, to each of which you have to click "Next". If you're lucky after this, the product will install.
But wait, there's more! There's a good chance at the end that you'll be told to restart your computer. After doing this, you might find that the new software has obnoxiously set itself to automatically start every time you boot your computer (thereby stealing precious system resources and slowing down your computer). You click on your Start menu to run it, and find you have to wade through a labyrinth of menus just to find it. Finally, you click the menu item and it loads. Success!
But that's just one piece of software! What if you want to install ten? Well, you'll have to run (or rather, limp) through that process for each and every one. What if you want to install on multiple computers? Have you bought a licence for that?
Confused? We sure are! Why must it be so convoluted?
As you can probably see, it is much easier to install software for Linux. There's no need to run through a complicated licensing procedure just to prove you're not a criminal ("software pirate"). You can install on as many computers as you like.
Uninstalling software on Linux is just the reverse: fire up the software management application and untick the boxes. Those programmes will be entirely removed, without leaving remnants that could interfere with or slow down your system, as is often the case on Windows.
What's more, Linux distributions come with a healthy selection of software as part of the standard installation. After you install Windows or Mac OS, you are generally left with a bare-bones operating system. To become productive, you need to spend more time (often hours) installing software. Not so with Linux. An average installation will automatically come with a full-featured office suite (normally, OpenOffice), graphics and multimedia software, and many others.
Keeping your Linux system and software up-to-date is a cinch. If you are connected to the Internet, your computer will automatically tell you when there are updates available for the operating system or for any of the installed software. One major benefit of FOSS is that bugs are normally fixed very quickly. Some of the main Linux distributions have regular major releases every six months, to which you can upgrade in order to take advantage of the latest features and other improvements. When you do this, all of your software gets upgraded along with the operating system.
Imagine that? A new operating system and software every six months!
Can I get FOSS customised to my language and region?
Yes! Because FOSS can be worked on by anybody, there are efforts all over the globe to customise the software for different languages and localities. This allows peoples that have been ignored by proprietary software vendors to make software that is accessible to their own communities. In an increasingly globalised world, it is easy for dominant cultures to swamp smaller ones. FOSS empowers communities to preserve their cultural heritage. It can even encourage collaboration between different cultures for mutual benefit. There should not be any need to learn another language just to use a computer.
Especially when it comes to the mainstream Linux distributions, there is a good chance that your language and culture is already represented. FOSS is generally written so that internationalisation and localisation can be performed even by people who are not programmers.
How can I get started with Linux? What's this 'distribution' stuff?
The easiest way to go is to try one of the methods mentioned above.
Linux is an open market. We don't try to impose a 'one size fits all' solution onto you. You may like to drive a Ford, but I might prefer a Toyota.
Individuals and organisations are free to make their own versions, tailored for whatever their needs might be. You can see a lot of them at the DistroWatch site.
If you're just starting out and are looking for a great all-round desktop operating system and applications suite, our recommendations would be Ubuntu, Fedora and Kubuntu. They are available as LiveCDs, and can be installed easily as a dual-boot. The Wubi installer lets you safely install/remove Ubuntu and Kubuntu straight from Windows.
But remember that there are plenty of other distributions out there as well! If the shoes don't fit, you can always try another pair.
Linux distributions typically come with a large range of applications either included or ready to install on top with minimal effort. Becoming productive with a Linux system is very straightforward.
Get help and become involved
The FOSS community is made up of people from all over the world, who work together to build and use great software. If you ever feel like you need a hand, or if you'd just like to make some new friends, the FOSS community is there for you.
There are many people around the world who develop, use and promote FOSS in a multitude of different ways. The community includes software/hardware developers, systems administrators, translators, documentation writers and artwork creators, as well as ordinary computer users. Some are paid to do what they do, while others contribute in their spare time. As a community, even ordinary users are able to contact developers and take part in the development process.
How can I meet real people who use FOSS?
The easiest way is to visit a local Linux Users Group (LUG) event. Australia has many LUGs around the country, and there are many others worldwide. LUGs are a great place to get assistance, learn new things and make new friends.
There are other FOSS organisations that might have local representation, such as the Ubuntu Local Community Teams and One Laptop Per Child.
There are also regularly-scheduled events in various parts of the world. Software Freedom Day is celebrated by hundreds of teams worldwide in September. Australia has an active community, with several groups holding events and meetings throughout the year.
Can I get help online?
Most FOSS work is done online, so yes! Many LUGs, special interest groups and local community teams have online communications channels as well, including mailing lists and IRC channels. You can chat with the same people whom you would meet at a physical LUG meeting. Visit their Web site or ask their members for details.
Google, a big supporter of Linux and FOSS, have a dedicated page for searching about Linux. There's a cornucopia of generic Linux fora, such as LinuxQuestions.org and Linux Forums.
Linux distributions tend to have their own support resources as well:
- for Ubuntu (and derivatives like Kubuntu, Xubuntu, Edubuntu, etc.)
- for other distributions, consult the Web site of the project, as well as its DistroWatch page
This guide is © Sridhar Dhanapalan 2007-2008. It is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.5 Australia Licence.
A Belarussian translation by Bohdan Zograf is available at http://www.webhostinghub.com/support/introduction-to-linux-be


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LeBron James' 3-pointer in final second lifts Heat past Warriors, 111-110
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OAKLAND, Calif. – LeBron James capped one of his best games of the season in dramatic fashion, making a step-back 3-pointer with less than a second remaining to carry the Miami Heat past the Golden State Warriors 111-110 on Wednesday night and into the All-Star break on a high note.
With teammate Dwyane Wade scratched from the lineup with a sore left foot, James shouldered the load for the two-time defending NBA champions. He finished with 36 points, 13 rebounds and nine assists, saving his best moment for last.
After fellow All-Star Stephen Curry hit a bank shot to start a three-point play that put the Warriors ahead by two, James let the clock tick down on the other end. He swished in a 27-footer with two-tenths of a second left over Andre Iguodala, then patted his chest and high-stepped on the sideline to leave the announced sellout crowd of 19,596 stunned and silent.


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Subal 10D to 5D Conversion (with pool shots)
Posted 21 June 2006 - 12:30 PM
Well, my Subal C10 Housing played guinea pig for a conversion kit a friend of mine is now making. The set up will allow Subal C10 owners to use the 5D camera in their housings and revert back to a 10D within minutes should the need arises. If someone is willing to ship up their 20D and housing, he can likely do it for that camera as well.
Existing zoom gears work with this set up. All front controls work, including the lens release. Button extensions are made to access the left side, rear panel controls, I elected to only extend the Menu button as I rarely access the rest. Quick command Dial, Set button, "*" and Focus point selectors work. Power switch could be made to work but given the hibernating/instant on capability of the 5D, I elected not to extend that control.
The strobe hot shoe will be thinned down to accomodate the extra height of the 5D.
Top LCD is fully visible, viewfinder coverage is as good as having the 10D mounted. you will see most of the rear LCD...importantly you will see the full histogram.
What are the trade-offs? In my case, the mode dial was removed. I never use it anyway as I always have the camera in "M" mode anyway. The control could be made to work by shortening the shaft that goes through the housing. I simply had the hole plugged.
Anyone who's interested, PM me and I'll forward my friend's email address to you. As of yet, he is still deciding on pricing, but you're likely looking at a few hundred instead of near over $3k for a 5D housing.
He also builds the most amazing dome and flat port covers, they are solid and provide much MUCH better protection than anything available. He is a master machinist who's been doing these mods to a lucky few (me included! ) He does this in his spare time only so you may have a wait period...but it'll be worth it.
Just so we're clear....aside from being able to help promote a friend's skill and product, I have no further gains in this announcement.
p.s. I would recommend that you send up your housing should you want this conversion done.
SLS Photography, when your images matter....
Aquatica, Amphibico, TLC, ULCS (Philippines), Stix, iTorch, FIT, Magic Filter Dealer
Philippine Dive Trip Specialist
Posted 22 June 2006 - 07:52 AM
Posted 22 June 2006 - 08:02 AM
Thanks for the information. Now I sure wish I'd bought that Subal C10 that was listed here on WP for $1500!!!
Tom: I'm sure it can. What's required is basically that the camera will FIT in the housing, and that it's possible to center the lens in the port and still be able to see through the viewfinder.
Dual Ikelite Strobes
Photo site - www.reefpix.org
Posted 22 June 2006 - 12:23 PM
He can likely get it done. The Subal was a tight fit but it does work, he would need your housing though to make sure of the fit and he'll machine a new base tray for you. Buttons for the backplate are either extended or a cantilevered control extension is done. Front buttons need no modification, the front command dial will need to have the wheel enlarged by about 2 mm.
Yes, that was a steal, I didn't have a 5D yet at the time to test or I'd have jumped on it too!
SLS Photography, when your images matter....
Aquatica, Amphibico, TLC, ULCS (Philippines), Stix, iTorch, FIT, Magic Filter Dealer
Philippine Dive Trip Specialist
Posted 05 July 2006 - 09:29 AM
The kit is almost done for the Subal 10D to 5D conversion. I will be doing some pool tests this week but no ocean tests for a while due to work constraints.
Anyways, more controls are now available, basically all the left side buttons from Menu down to the Trash Can are accessible. The only controls that are not accessible from the back are:
-Direct Print
-On/Off Switch (simply leave it set to "On" as the 5D wakes up instantly with a half shutter Press)
-Rear Multicontroller (the joystick)
I opted not to have the mode dial enabled mainly because I only shoot in Manual mode only and simply had this control sealed off...it can be made to work for an additional cost. I simply made a large waterproof label that says "Set to Manual Mode!"
The one permanent alteration will be to the hot shoe connector, the Subal has a yellow and black hot shoe connector, due to the increased height of the 5D, the black piece of plastic will need to be removed and 2 part epoxy or hot glue will be used to hold the exposed wiring in place.
ALL front controls work, Zoom, Lens Release, Shutter, Shutter Speed as well as the top LCD buttons controlling ISO, WB, Focus mode etc.
Viewfinder is/was similar to the 10D, not great but you can see it well enough for composition. I use AF exclusively UW so can't say how well it works for those who insist on manual focus.
Expected price will be about U$450 for a drop in kit. Now, other 10D housings can likely convert over to the 5D as well, however you will need to send you housings in to match the base plate to your particular application. He may look at a 20D to 5D conversion if there's enough interest as we do have access to a Subal 20D housing....that has the GS Viewfinder to boot!
Interested parties can PM me.
added July 7, 2006
OK, here are some pool pics...it was a small pool though!
Lens used: EF 16-35L with B+W +4 diopter and Subal 6" DP-SWC
Full shot...
Upper Left Corner
Lower Left Corner
so, aside from a bit of distortion at the extreme corner, it's very usable
I forgot that the pool didn't have tiles extending all the way to the bottom so I simply shot the border tiles for upper left and right corners, flipped the housing over and shot the lower left and right corners. But, it was rather cold and I forgot to adjust my exposure, so these shots are pushed by 2 stops, so ignore the noise...my fault, not the camera's
Upper left
Lower Left
Lower Right
Upper Right
Again, you can see that while there is some softness in the extreme corners but not objectionable....and I doubt noticeable in actual use. Grout lines are very clearly defined. Center is extremely sharp ... you can see the rough texture of the pool's wall.
I'll have access to a fisheye dome port tomorrow and will try it out with the Sigma 15mm FE lens.
SLS Photography, when your images matter....
Aquatica, Amphibico, TLC, ULCS (Philippines), Stix, iTorch, FIT, Magic Filter Dealer
Philippine Dive Trip Specialist
Posted 07 July 2006 - 08:04 AM
SLS Photography, when your images matter....
Aquatica, Amphibico, TLC, ULCS (Philippines), Stix, iTorch, FIT, Magic Filter Dealer
Philippine Dive Trip Specialist
Posted 16 July 2006 - 04:01 PM
Thanks, great to see this option as an available way to upgrade with out having to spend the money for a new housing. Will you show some pictures of the conversion work. Thanks, Bill
Canon 5DIV, 16-35 f4L, 100 f/2.8L IS Macro, 15 f2.8 Fish
Aquatica, YS-90DX(2)
Posted 17 July 2006 - 06:39 AM
The base is being anodized and it's not with me right now. I will post when I get them, sometime next week.
SLS Photography, when your images matter....
Aquatica, Amphibico, TLC, ULCS (Philippines), Stix, iTorch, FIT, Magic Filter Dealer
Philippine Dive Trip Specialist


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Second Red Kettle stolen
Second Red Kettle stolen
The Salvation Army in Des Moines says someone stole one of the Red Kettles it uses to collect donations.
The Red Kettle and its stand were taken from a Walmart Supercenter in West Des Moines sometime after 6 p.m. Friday, during a shift when the kettle wasn't staffed with a bell ringer. They kettle contained an unknown amount of money.
Another Red Kettle and stand were taken from a HyVee store in southern Des Moines about a week ago, but in that incident the kettle was empty.
The Salvation Army says the replacement and shipping costs for one Red Kettle is nearly $300.
Anyone who may have witnessed the Friday theft is asked to call West Des Moines police.
The Red Kettle campaign runs from Nov. 9 through Dec. 24.


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Taxes and Tea Parties
Today was April 15, so I completed and e-filed our taxes. When I figured them roughly several months ago, I saw that we had to make an additional payment. I wasn't anxious to relinquish the money until the last minute.
I had a Tax Day conversation with the man who's doing roofing repairs for us. He told me that he had to pay an extra "five" when he filed a few days ago. "Five hundred?" I asked. "No, five thousand," he replied. (He probably needs to increase his quarterly payments!)
If I hadn't been busy with our taxes today, I could have gone to a Tax Day Tea Party. As you may know, rallies against higher taxes were held across the nation. Many people are very concerned about a huge increase in Federal spending that ultimately must be funded with a huge increase in taxes.
Several Tea Parties were held in this area today -- Bowling Green (KY), Clarksville (TN), and Madisonville (KY). The Hoptown Hall forum has some accounts from people who attended these events, and the forum's moderator has posted some photos from the Bowling Green Tea Party.
When I was in Wal-Mart late this evening, I noticed that the edition of TurboTax I used was sold out completely. It's a good thing I didn't wait until the last minute to buy the software, or I might have been downloading desperately. (Figure the taxes on paper with brain and calculator power? Perish the thought!)
Wal-Mart's in-house tax service, Jackson Hewitt, was closing up shop and moving out. A crew was taking the booths, desks, and computers to a truck and trailer waiting outside. Tax season is over for this year, but it's a sure bet that the debate about taxes will continue.


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ChristianLouboutin.com Turns One; Dishes On Their Biggest Order Ever Shipped (To Missouri!)
Slipping your tootsies into the perfect pair of Christian Louboutin shoes no longer requires jet-setting to Paris, New York or Dubai, thanks to their dangerously clickable e-commerce site. ChristianLouboutin.com will ship shoes just about anywhere, including, as one zealous stiletto fan in middle America well knows, Missouri...
The online boutique is celebrating its first birthday this week, and in honor of the occasion, we chatted with eCommerce manager Andrea Hadfield (AKA the site's head shoe guru!) about best sellers, dream wedding stems, and the $10,000 one woman dropped on a whole bunch of red soles.
STF: What's the best thing about being a Christian Louboutin sales expert? What's your personal favorite shoe this season?AH: The best thing about working for Christian Louboutin online is the unique interaction between the product and the client. We are like family and we all love each other, the shoes, the bags, and our customers . It doesn't hurt that we are surrounded by beautiful product! If I had to choose my favorite shoes from this season (it's tough!) I would have to say Minimi 140 in Kid. [Check 'em out on the runway at Jonathan Saunders, below].
STF: What's the biggest order that's ever been placed on ChristianLouboutin.com? Where was it being shipped to? Any hints on who it was for?
AH: The biggest order ever placed through the online boutique was for over $10K to MISSOURI. It's proof that we have clients that our traditional brick and mortar boutiques haven't been able to reach.
STF: What's the strangest request you've gotten since you started this job? Do you find that shoe lust inspires bizarre behavior in women?
AH: Over the last year we have received a multitude of interesting requests from our very passionate clients. One lust-inspired client sent us a screen shot of her multi-screen computer with our site up, showing all the shoes she wanted, just to demonstrate how she shops with us! One of the most bizarre requests was for a pair of kids shoes for a client's daughter's second birthday. Most recently we were asked if we could please make a Michael Jackson tribute heel, and if we could make it in a women's size 13.
STF: Do you get a lot of orders for wedding shoes? Do women stress over them big time? Ever find yourself being a bride's confidante?
AH: Yes, we take care of many, many brides. And yes- they definitely confide in us. I am getting married in a month (my wedding shoe is the You You 85 Strass!) so I can understand how important your shoes are. For some the shoes are more important than the dress, because you can actually wear them again!
Brides are always extremely grateful and happy when we can find them their dream shoe. Even though stress levels can be high, there is something special about helping a bride find the perfect pair of shoes for her big day. My team always pays special attention to them. We had a client who wanted an Escandria as her bridal shoe and we had it shipped to Australia for her. We also had the daughter of one of the world's richest men purchase a pair of Daffodile Strass in Arora Boreale crystals for her wedding day--trés chic!
STF: What's the best-selling shoe on the site? Any guesses why?
AH: No surprises here. The Very Prive 120. She is a Louboutin favorite and our most iconic platform peep toe pump. In the past Christian has been quoted as stating that every fashionable girl should have at least one of these in her shoe collection. Our customers wholeheartedly agree.
STF: What's the biggest difference in buying a CL shoe online than in person? Any advantages to ordering from the site?
AH: The biggest difference is convenience. If you cannot go into the shop to buy the item, you can quickly place your order from wherever you are, and have the shoes delivered to your doorstep. The client is then able to try them on with their entire wardrobe if they like, and create full ensembles around the shoe. We also offer exclusive product that is only available from the website!
STF: What advice do you have for women who can't try on a shoe before they buy it? Any particulars to look for to ensure the best fit?
AH: We offer sizing advice on every style we have on the site. In addition, we also happen to have three size 7 ladies on my team, and we try on all the 37's to determine how each style runs. We then discuss how best to size the shoe on the site.
If you need a little more help, the Loubi team can be reached by phone or email for personal sizing advice. We have been known, a time or two, to slip on the style in question while the clients are on the phone, giving them real time sizing advice! We can also tell you how a shoe will fit depending on which other Louboutin styles you own.
There you have it, gals...the shoes of your dreams, just a click away! Are you a big online shoe shopper, or do you prefer to try 'em on? Do you dig the idea of having every imaginable Louboutin just a click away? And can you believe some of the requests they've gotten at the site? Discuss!
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Your mission: infiltrate a warehouse. How you do so depends on how you want to play Deus Ex. Today's demo video just might help you decide.
Deus Ex: Human Revolution is being developed for Windows PC, the Xbox 360, and PlayStation 3. The game is set to ship on August 23.
Sharkey says: Looks like there will be significant replay value in this one, and those takedowns look great. But the transitions from first person to third person didn't seem smooth to me. Could just be my personal preference for one viewpoint or the other instead of a mix of the two. Thoughts?