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By Sharon Nelson and John Simek
In choosing software, hardware and technology services, there are numerous things to consider. How can you tackle the daunting task of balancing the pros against the cons?
My friend Paul and I were recently discussing the security and privacy risks associated with using Web services such as social networking sites and Web-based e-mail. I commented that I was shocked at the eager willingness of some people—including lawyers—to trust these service providers with their data. Paul replied that most people use these services oblivious to the risks and are quite happy with the results. My problem, he said, is that I'm too close to the technology and, as a result, can't see the forest of advantages for the trees of disadvantages. Just like how an experienced auto mechanic would think twice about purchasing a stick shift from Oldsmobile.
This exchange got me thinking about the choices we confront in choosing technologies in general, and whether it's better to shun all risk or go out on a limb (or into the forest) when selecting tools for our practices.
Deciding What Your Stance Will Be
When faced with a legal problem, lawyers analyze the facts, apply the law to the facts, and advise their clients on how to proceed. Lawyers are generally risk averse. When I was working at the communications company Verio in the 1990s, many business initiatives died an unceremonious death after the legal department concluded that the risks of proceeding were too great.
Similarly, when faced with the need to make a decision about a project or potential purchase, technologists will see risks or disadvantages that others won't see and, based on their analysis of what's required, will recommend a course of action that they believe is best for the company.
When a business needs to make a decision, however, it should consider all the factors—legal, technology, marketing, human resources and so forth—that affect, or will be affected by, the decision. No one factor should hold a trump card. A company that lets the legal department have veto power over business decisions will find itself taking a conservative path that may seem good for the long term but might doom the company in the short term. A company that lets the technology department kill projects because the technology isn't ideal might never get new projects off the ground.
Fortunately for solo and small firm practitioners, they don't have to face those kinds of barriers from other departments. You're the boss of yourself and, for better or worse, you decide on new projects and purchases on your own. So what's the course you want to take with technology tools?
The excellent books Selling the Invisible: A Field Guide to Modern Marketing by Harry Beckwith and Rules for Revolutionaries: The Capitalist Manifesto for Creating and Marketing New Products and Services by Guy Kawasaki and Michele Moreno make the point that a good solution today is better than a perfect solution tomorrow. A ready-fire-aim approach—meaning implement first, then iterate to fix mistakes—is generally better than a ready-aim-fire approach—meaning wait for the perfect solution, then implement. You've still got to aim. You've still got to fire. But you may need to reconsider the order.
So if you're starting a new law firm or starting a new initiative within your firm, don't be afraid to take risks. Consider the following issues as you choose software, hardware and services for your venture.
Choosing the Right OS
Should you use Windows, Macintosh OS or Linux? I use all three and have described myself as "operating system agnostic." True, I have criticized Microsoft for its monopolistic business practices, buggy software that puts my privacy and security at risk, and lack of innovation. Macintosh systems are certainly better, faster and stronger than Windows in all aspects—but they are also more expensive. I like Linux because it's opensource and allows you to embrace "freedom" in your operating system environment—but you pay the price with your time trying to get Linux to work.
So as much as I hate to admit it, Windows is the best operating system for a new law firm. You can buy computer hardware with Windows preinstalled from many vendors. (In fact, it's difficult to buy PC hardware without Windows.) Plus, there are more commercial software, shareware and freeware programs for Windows than for any other operating system.
The Macintosh is great and remains the best choice for multimedia, but the fact that you can only buy Apple hardware means there is no price competition. There is plenty of software available for the Macintosh that makes it possible to run it in a law firm, but certain applications are available only in Windows versions and that's not going to change any time soon.
Linux is cool, but idealistic notions of "freedom" are overrated. Just because a company decides to make its source code available for free doesn't make that company morally superior to a software provider with proprietary source code. Sun decided to make Java an open source project not because it was altruistic but because it has a business model that doesn't rely on software sales alone. Many of my firm's patent and trademark clients are small software companies whose businesses would cease to exist if they abandoned their software patents in favor of an open source model. Don't get me wrong, I love open source software and use as much of it as possible on all three operating systems. But certain key applications (for example, QuickBooks for billing) are not available on Linux. And probably never will be.
Choosing the Right Applications
The right application for a particular job is the one that will do the job at a price you're willing to pay. I prefer applications that are available on all three operating systems over ones that are not—but I also prefer those that are free over those that cost, which makes it easy to choose OpenOffice for my office suite and Firefox for my browser. Always have your operating system and your budget in mind!
But you'll need more than word processing and Web browsing to run your business, so when choosing other software applications, you need to consider not only their capabilities and price, but also how easy it will be to switch to something else later. Take billing, for example. If you use QuickBooks today but want to eventually switch to Peachtree, make sure that the new program can import your data.
Choosing the Right Services
There are risks associated with using all technology service providers, but there are also rewards. Put another way, there are risks involved in not using certain technology services. For example, something that I cannot live without is the offsite backup and restore services from Connected.com (now part of Iron Mountain). About once per quarter, I need to restore a file that was accidentally deleted or modified, and Connected.com provides this service seamlessly and reliably.
What about the types of services I discussed with my friend Paul? I have previously avoided some Web services, such as business-oriented social networking sites like LinkedIn, that I am now reconsidering. I admit to focusing too much on the risks of such services (including privacy and spam concerns) without fully considering the potential rewards. Anyone with similar concerns can and should learn to temper them—or at least put them in their proper context. For example, rather than inviting people I know to join my LinkedIn network from within LinkedIn, I can separately call or e-mail the people first, from outside of the LinkedIn system, so I can't be accused of giving LinkedIn information that my contacts might not want shared.
Start Your Engines, Everyone
Implementing new technology can make your business more efficient. Implementing the wrong technology can have unintended consequences. But if you do your homework and aren't afraid of making mistakes, you can undo a bad technology decision and move on. Often this is the better approach than not having acted in the first place.
Just as there are advantages and disadvantages to every make and model of car (yes, including Oldsmobiles), there are advantages and disadvantages to choosing any computer hardware, software and service provider. But in most places in this country, you need a car to get around. And you need technology to do your job. Fear not the risks, focus on the potential rewards. Get going— vroom, vroom, vroom!


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Sunrise's Retractable Banner Stands Out From The Crowd In Trade Show Exhibit Graphics
Sunrise Digital's new retractable banner is an innovative product aimed at solving one of the classic problems with trade show display graphics – how to set up a trade show booth easily, quickly, and at an economical price.
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Exhibitors around the world are always looking for innovative display graphics that stand out from the crowd, grab attention, and help them attract customers. Of course, these products need to be portable, lightweight, and easy to set up. In addition to popular display options such as table cloth, pole signs, and hop-up display walls, Sunrise Digital introduces a retractable banner that looks awesome, easy to use, and can be set up by one person without using any tools.
Also known as pop-up banner, banner up, or roll up banner, the retractable banner is one of the most versatile solutions in exhibit graphics. It typically consists of the banner stand hardware case, a full color printed graphic, support poles, and a carrying case. While this general bundle is available from many sources, Sunrise's Retractable Banners are head-and-shoulder above the competition in a few ways:
Turn-key Display Solution
Sunrise's retractable banner is available in three different widths, 31.5", 35.5", and 39.5", all with a 83.25" display height. Multiple units can be placed side-by-side to form a portable display wall. It comes loaded with a custom printed graphic, a padded carrying case with shoulder strap, and an outside shipping carton. Sunrise also goes the extra mile of labeling each layer of packaging with a miniature graphic for easy identification.
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Many cheap stands are made with plastic parts to save cost. Because a plastic case is not stable, they often require swing-out legs to stablize the base, which can be a health hazard since it's easy for people to trip over these legs. Sunrise's stands are made of fine quality aluminum, which is strong, lightweight, and extremely stable, designed for years of use and re-use. The solid banner base is self-balancing, and carries a clean and sleek profile.
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Low-cost banners are often printed using dye-based ink, and color fading is a major concern. Even when used indoors, the UV light from fluorescent tubes and high pressure discharge lamps often found in exhibit halls can make the color fade within days. Sunrise only uses fade resistant OEM inks from top manufacturers, including pigment-based aqueous and latex ink from HP, UltraChrome and Eco Solvent ink from Epson, and UV curable ink from AGFA. Any graphic produced by Sunrise carry a lifetime fade-resistant guarantee.
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Another area cheap banners try to save money is the material. Vinyl banner is among the lowest cost materials for display graphics. It's suitable for outdoor use, weather resistant, can be made with scrim reinforcement to improve its tear resistance, etc. However, when used in a retractable case, the shape memory of vinyl works against the tight rollers, causing graphics to curl badly. Sunrise uses high quality polypropylene which is much thinner and more flexible but still waterproof and tear resistant, and the smooth print surface enhances the resolution and color vibrancy of printed graphics.
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Many sign shops get by with just one or two printing technologies to save money. The problem is, no one technology is good for all products. As the saying goes... if the only tool available is a hammer, then everything starts to look like a nail. Sunrise Digital uses more than ten high-end presses for daily production, some costing upwards of half a million dollars. By employing all leading technologies such as aqueous inkjet, solvent, latex, UV curable, and HP Indigo, Sunrise is able to pick the best technology for each project.
An Advanced RIP is The Heart of A Digital Workflow
Another key component of the workflow is the RIP, which is responsible for translating computer graphics into dots on paper. The RIP technology is critical for translating page elements accurately and consistently, ensure color accuracy, manage color calibration, and defining the precise dot pattern a press lays down. While the entire sign industry standardized on Onyx Postershop/Productionhouse developed in the 1990s, Sunrise uses the latest Adobe PDF based print engine called Onyx Thrive. This next-generation RIP features a much more robust interpreter that can successfully interpret the latest PDF specification, such as drop shadow, live transparency, spot color gradients, overprints, etc.
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Qualified G7 Master Printers use the most modern technology, techniques, proofing and press controls and standards required to produce a close visual match from proof to print. Less than 1% of printers in the US have this certification. Being a G7 Qualified Master Printer, Sunrise adheres to the highest standards in color accuracy and consistency. Presses are calibrated daily, sometimes multiple times a day, using digital spectrophotometers to ensure the most consistent colors. And because the company employs an all digital workflow, setup costs are minimal, lowering the cost for clients.
"Retractable banners produced by Sunrise Digital are among the very best in the industry..." says Jimmy Sun, the company president. "These portable display graphics feature attention grabbing vibrant graphics, easy to carry, and can be set up by one person in minutes without requiring any tools."
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Here the terrible situation about Wifi and my university Access point
For unknown reason the one access point i use is composed by a series of different signals with the same SSID, but it is probably a feature. Like you can see, these signals drops every 1 or 2 seconds and in these moments the app Wifi Analyzer say "no connection", so really can't receive beacons or any information, en fact the network disappear itself from the list for the same 1 or 2 seconds. This results in a very slow connection and long load page time, different from other android phone !!!
The wifi icon is locked only few times disappear, but this is the terrible situation.
If someone can explane me .....
Hi Johan,
I really appreciate you actually looking into this for us. I just want to now add another, possibly unrelated, piece to the puzzle.
I've been following this thread for a while now since I got a new arc s and it doesn't work with the wifi at home but worked everywhere else (school, parents' house, randomly found signals outside, etc.). At home my phone showed that it was connected, there were no "limited connectivity messages" and I could access my router from my phone and saw that the phone was listed as a DHCP client, but I couldn't get "out" to the rest of the internet world.
I tried everything; updating router firmware, tweaking beacon intervals, channels, type of signal, etc. Nothing worked. Finally, I tried to switch routers with my parents since I could get signal at their house. To make a long story short, once I was done the setup, I found I still got a useable connection from my router at my parents' house! Turns out it was the Static DNS channels to blame. So here it is:
Static DNS 1: 192.168.100.254
Static DNS 2: 184.108.40.206
Static DNS 3: 184.108.40.206
(with these settings the phone looked like it was connected but couldn't access the internet)
After: (i switched channels 2 and 3 around
Static DNS 1: 192.168.100.254
Static DNS 2: 220.127.116.11
Static DNS 3: 188.8.131.52
And voila, neither my arc s has nor my wife's ray has had any connection problem since.
So this sort of supports that it's not the phone's fault but the actual router settings. I say "sort of" because all of my friends who have iphones could still connect to my initial setup while I couldn't.
Ok, in your case is a simple problem with router
but i repeat the concept more times: the phone of course can connect to all router and Ap
and if can't, there is something wrong with the router or a defective unite. But ....
we reported different issue: sometimes disconnections with no reason, infinite loop, no connection after being out from the range of router and then again in, the drops continuous showed by me in the post before, etc
So the Xperia wifi works in every case, but no so well, it is unstable, it can drops in anything moment.
This should be fixed, the graph of my university college is terrible
why ? why the signal drops every 2 seconds ?
I agree Marrrco that your problem is definitely more severe and looks like it has a lot to do with the actual phone. And in my case, why could all my friends with iphones and other devices easily connect to my router as it was? I also had 2 computers hooked up wirelessly that never had any problems, just the phone did. Something definitely has to be improved on in this next update.
Does this lose signal problem only happens to wifi? I found when I used my screen lock, I don't only lose wifi, I lose 3g signal as well. Which is strange, I didn't have this problem before, only from last weekend? So all the new phones will work fine and the problems only occur when you've had the phone for a while and certainly can not return it?
I gave my phone to repair twice and each time I got a new one. I was told that they were unable to do anything with WiFi issue. Unfortunately, all phones had the same problem with WiFi. I wrote to Sony but they said that they didn't feel responsible for this problem and that this was just a minor issue. However, how is this possible that I got a faulty phone three times in a row if that's a rare problem ? Big minus to SE for their approach to customers, reliability and ability to solve problems with their products.
Same problem here...my arc s can't connect to wifi routers using channel above 9....to me too it' unbearable that I can't connect to routers using this channels...If i want to use a public hotspot in an hotel that uses ,for example,I could not be able to or I should ask to someone to change the channel...I want an official solution from Sony,I don't want to try to bypass the problem each time,also because all channells beyond 9 are quite busy by my neighbours and for this reason I chose channel 13 and now I have to change it...I'm angry for this
I was wonderwing whether or not Sony forgot about us. So far they have just announced us what the problem is but they haven't said anything about fixing it. Is it to be read that since Xperia S has been realsed we are second category clients ?
Just for knowing
now i had the possibility to try a Neo with the old firmware 3.0.xxxx android 2.3.3
it's a friend's phone, and the router used is a netgear dg834 v4
my Neo has 2.3.4 0.62
we could observe that in 2.3.3 version the connection dropped sometimes, about 3-4 times in half hour of web navigation, and then was more stable
my with 0.62 didn't drop
so something has been made, but not enough
also the 0.62 keeps dropping wifi connection, but few times
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Five starters didn't practice Wednesday for the Ravens, including three Pro Bowl selections in free safety Ed Reed, defensive tackle Haloti Ngata and offensive guard Marshal Yanda.
Plus, offensive guard Bobbie Williams and defensive end Pernell McPhee were sidelined at practice.
Reed is listed with a torn labrum in his shoulder as well as a knee injury.
Yanda has a minor right knee injury.
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Linked by Thom Holwerda on Sun 21st Oct 2012 15:11 UTC
The Next Web: "Google has also been working with Samsung to launch a 10-inch tablet, confirming leaks which suggested Google had teamed up with the Korean manufacturer for another device. Our source tells us that internally the tablet goes under the name 'Codename Manta', runs Google's new Android 4.2 operating system (previously referred to as Key Lime Pie, but is set to retain the Jelly Bean branding), and will offer a 2560x1600 pixel (10:16) resolution, which we believe will offer around 300 pixels per inch compared to the new iPad's 264 PPI." Between the iPad and this supposed Android tablet... Poor Surface. Poor, poor Surface.
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...but it would be nice to see an SD card on a Nexus tablet for a change. That way, they can just sell it with one SKU - say 32GB built-in with up to 64GB SDXC to add later if you want.
I agree otherwise, but, well, Google needs to work on how the added storage space is handled by Android. At the moment you kind of have to jump around various hoops to store files you download on the SD-card, often the files stored there don't show up properly in gallery, there's plenty of applications that cannot store their files at all on an SD-card and so on.
It would be nice if the user was presented with the option of keeping the SD-card like it works now for various reasons, like e.g. if the user knows he or she will have to remove it every now and then, or a choice where the system formats the card and uses it as a seamless addition to the internal storage.


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Sean Menke conceded earlier this year that the job of turning around Memphis-based Pinnacle Airlines Corp. would be more difficult than he thought when he became CEO of the regional air carrier in July.
"In fact, it has become apparent to me that our challenges are more severe than had been forecasted," Menke wrote in a January letter to employees that was the first specific indication Pinnacle might file for bankruptcy reorganization in a restructuring Menke announced in December.
Less than a month after Pinnacle filed in federal bankruptcy court in New York and outlined a plan for a smaller footprint coming out of that reorganization, Menke has announced his resignation effective June 1 as chief executive officer.
The Thursday, April 19, announcement comes about a year after Phil Trenary announced his sudden resignation as CEO.
John Spanjers will become the new permanent CEO. He had been the company's chief operating officer under Menke since September. The company confirmed he will not act as interim CEO while the Pinnacle board searches for replacement – which happened after Trenary's resignation.
Spanjers, who will lead the company through the reorganization process, filed the bankruptcy declaration earlier this month that detailed both airline industry challenges as well as problems with the structure of Pinnacle, which he said contributed to the financial problems.
Like Menke, Spanjers is an airline industry veteran. He is a former president of Mesaba Airlines, a regional air carrier that underwent bankruptcy reorganization.
Among Spanjers' tasks will be wage concession negotiations with the three labor unions representing most of Pinnacle's employees. Prior to Menke's decision to resign, Menke has already secured and announced new permanent agreements with its global carrier partners – Delta Air Lines Inc., United Airlines and American Airlines. The result will be a phasing out of Pinnacle's business with United and American and new terms for the flying it does for Delta.
The company said Thursday the bankruptcy reorganization goals and timeline will not change with the transition in leadership.
Menke came to Pinnacle from a consulting firm that followed his tenure at Frontier Airlines, another regional air carrier that also underwent bankruptcy reorganization.
"As with that situation, I once again find myself leading an organization facing very significant challenges," Menke said in January.
Tom Bacon, a former vice president at Frontier during its bankruptcy and reorganization, said Pinnacle isn't alone in a difficult adjustment to a new reality.
"There are just too many of these small planes and it's not the fault of anybody. It's not the fault of labor," he said. "It's hard to get labor down low enough to offset the diseconomy of these planes and the higher fuel burn and so on. There's a shakeout under way. … There still is a need for regional jets and a role for the regional players. But it just is smaller than it was before. I see that the big airlines that are buying this capacity have a bit of a challenge. Although there are too many of them, they rely on them in their schedules right now. It has to be a smooth transition."
Bacon, who also led planning and revenue efforts at Mesa Airlines and American Eagle, viewed Menke's resignation as another phase in a difficult process.
"Sean has done a job of restructuring. But this is positioning it for the next guy," he said. "It's going to be a different job than it was a few years ago. It's going to be a smaller airline. Regionals not very long ago were growth airlines."
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We've been having trouble with the pump on our well and we've had running water for only brief intervals since Sunday morning. These problems finally came to an end this afternoon with the installation of a new pump. We didn't have to pay for the pump because it was still under warranty, but we did have to pay the pump repairman an exorbitant sum for the day he spent tinkering with our electricity and water.
While the pump guy was installing the new pump this afternoon, our old tomcat jumped into the box that it had come in. Happy is elderly and arthritic, but inside the box, he had a flashback to his frisky kitten days. First he pounced with loud thumps on imaginary prey in every corner. Then he snaked out his paw between the top flaps of the box to see what he might snag. I broke off a long grass stem and tickled his paw. Oh, how wild he was as he tried to catch it. It was funny to see our sedate old cat act so silly.
A new box has several good uses. Later, Happy climbed into it, curled up and slept for several hours. I guess he was tired from all that wild play. I could have thrown the box away this evening after he finally woke up, but I left it there for him to enjoy again tomorrow.
Happy's antics and the long hot shower I had this evening were definitely the bright spots of this day.
Update: The next morning. Happy is still enjoying his box.
Happy refused to smile for this portrait.
(Taken earlier this spring.)
Happy refused to smile for this portrait.
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2013-14 MIT Women's Openweight Crew News
Record 27 Engineers Named to the Patriot League Academic Honor RollJune 27, 2014CENTER VALLEY, Pa. – A school-record 27 student-athletes from the MIT openweight women's crew team were named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll the conference announced. A total of 202 student-athletes earned the distinction, with MIT's total placing third among the league schools, trailing only Boston University (43) and Georgetown (34).
Meyer Selected to Academic All-America TeamJune 05, 2014CAMBRIDGE, Mass. –Senior Erin Meyer (Austin, Texas) picked up another prestigious post-season honor today when the College Sports Information Director's of America (CoSIDA) announced that she had been selected to the Division I Capital One Academic All-America Women's At-Large second team. One of 45 student-athletes from around the nation that received recognition on the at-large team, she is the first MIT rower to be chosen for the honor.
Meyer Named Patriot League Scholar-Athlete of the Year in RowingMay 22, 2014After being selected to the All-Patriot League rowing team earlier this week, senior Erin Meyer (Austin, Texas) was named to another honor by the conference today when it announced her as the 2014 Patriot League Scholar Athlete of the Year for rowing.
Meyer, Soukup Named to All-Patriot League TeamMay 20, 2014CENTER VALLEY, Pa. – Two members of the MIT women's openweight crew team were selected to the All-Patriot League squad that was announced by the league today. Erin Meyer (Austin, Texas) was named to the first team and senior Betsy Soukup (Austin, Texas) was selected to the second team.
Openweight Crew Takes Fourth at Patriot League ChampionshipsMay 16, 2014WORCESTER, Mass. – It was a successful close to the 2013-14 regular season for the MIT openweight crew team at the Patriot League Championships toady on Lake Quinsigamond. The Engineers placed all three of their crews into the Grand Finals, with the Varsity 8 and Varsity 4 boats taking third in their races to help MIT to a fourth-place overall finish in the final standings with 38 points.
MIT Places Three on Women's Capital One Academic All-District At-Large TeamMay 15, 2014CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – Seniors Erin Meyer (Austin, Texas), Michelle Teplensky (Somers, N.Y.) and Maddy Wharton (Swarthmore, Pa.) were selected to the Capital One Academic All-District at-large team as announced by the College Sports Information Directors of America on Thursday. The trio will represent the Engineers on the national ballot and will be in contention for Academic All-America honors to be revealed in June.
MIT Notches Top-10 Finish at EAWRC SprintsMay 04, 2014CHERRY HILL, N.J. – MIT had a solid showing at the 2014 EAWRC Sprints held on the Cooper River this morning. The Engineer's openweight crew team had three entries in the event, three eights and one four. In the final standings of the Willing Point Trophy MIT totaled 22 points to finish eighth overall, an improvement of three spots from a year ago.
Openweight Rows Against Northeastern and BCApril 26, 2014CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – Despite the chill and rain in the air, the MIT women's openweight crew team took to the waters of the Charles River for a competition for the final time of the 2013-14 season, taking on crews from Northeastern and Boston College in a battle of local teams.
Openweight Crew Takes On Bates and UMassApril 19, 2014CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – On a bright and sunny morning in Boston, the MIT openweight crew team was back in action on the Charles River, taking on teams UMass and Bates. The top results for the day for the Engineers were pair of second-place finishes in eights competition.
Openweight Crew Finished Second at GW InvitationalApril 11, 2014WASHINGTON, D.C. – Facing off against three teams in two days of racing, the MIT openweight crew squad had a very successful weekend in the nation's capital, taking second overall in the final Howard W. Wilkins Bowl standings among six teams with 72 points at the George Washington University Invitational. Navy took the team title with 108 points, with Georgetown University third with 63.
Openweight Crew Takes a Pair of Wins over RutgersApril 06, 2014CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – Back on the Charles River for a second straight day of competition, the MIT openweight crew team took on Rutgers University on a bright, sunny morning on the river. In the four events contested the two teams split the races, with the Engineers picking up victories by both the Varsity 8 and 2nd Varsity 8 crews.
Women's Openweight Crew Opens Spring Season Against Boston CollegeApril 05, 2014CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – It was the start of the spring season this morning for the MIT openweight crew team as the Engineers took on the Boston College Eagles on the Charles River. Boston College took all four of the races that were contested, with the closest event coming in the Varsity 8 race.
Women's Openweight Rows in Foot of the CharlesNovember 16, 2013CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – Closing out the fall season on its home river, the MIT openweight crew team took part in the Foot of the Charles competition today on the Charles River. The Engineers saw their best finish in the Novice 8 event where the A boat finished eighth in a 16-team field.
Women's Openweight Crew Takes On Dartmouth Green MonsterNovember 02, 2013HANOVER, N.H. – MIT's women's openweight crew team sent a pair of entries to compete in the Dartmouth Green Monster on Saturday. An event for novice crews, the Engineers completed the three-mile course on the Connecticut River with the B team posing a finish of 9th.
Women's Openweight Crew Races at PrincetonOctober 27, 2013PRINCETON, N.J. – In its second outing of the young season, the MIT women's openweight crew team took to the waters of Lake Carnegie for the Princeton 3-Mile Chase today. The Engineers had both an A and a B crew in the Women's Varsity 8+ race.
Women's Openweight Crew Opens Season at Head of the CharlesOctober 20, 2013CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – The annual Head of the Charles regatta officially kicked off the 2013-14 season for the MIT women's openweight crew team this weekend. The Engineers had a pair of entries in the world famous completion, with a boat in the Club 8 race on Saturday and a Championship 8 entry on Sunday.
Metcalf Selected for Inaugural Athletics Hall of Fame Class at Mount Holyoke CollegeSeptember 05, 2013SOUTH HADLEY, Mass. – MIT head women's openweight crew coach, Holly Metcalf, was honored today when Mount Holyoke College announced that she will be a member of the inaugural induction class into the Mount Holyoke Athletics Hall of Fame. Metcalf will be inducted along with six other individuals and one team in ceremonies scheduled for October 19.
Women's Openweight Crew Announces 2013-14 Freshman ClassJuly 16, 2013CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – Five freshmen are scheduled to join the ranks of the MIT women's openweight crew team for the 2013-14 season head coach Holly Metcalf has announced. Four of the five come from the East Coast, with the fifth hailing from California.
CRCA Names 12 MIT Rowers Scholar AthletesJuly 10, 2013CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – A total of 12 members of the MIT women's openweight and lightweight rowing teams were honored for their academic success by the Collegiate Rowing Coaches Association (CRCA) when the organization released its list of Scholar Athletes for 2013. Seven members of the openweight team made the list and were joined by five rowers from the lightweight team.


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Kansas hospitals make valuable contributions to the communities they serve. The Office of Local Government and K-State Research and Extension produce an annual study on this impact. In addition, Kansas Rural Health Works has created reports for each Kansas county.The following resources are available:
Economic impact arises directly from the sales, wages and employment generated by business activity. It also arises indirectly through the effect of businesses purchasing goods and services from other local businesses and through health care workers spending wages and other income for household goods and services. These linkages tend to distribute the impact of an activity or event very broadly throughout the economy. The estimates presented represent the annual impact to the state's economy renewed each year by the continuing activity in the sector.
Source: Office of Local Government, K-State Research and Extension, January 2018
Although the connections between health care services and local economic development are often overlooked, there are at least three important linkages to be recognized. A strong health care system can: (1) help attract and maintain business and industry growth, (2) attract and retain retirees, and (3) create jobs in the local area. A vigorous and sustainable health care system is essential not only for the health and welfare of community residents, but to enhance economic opportunity as well.
Health care services employed 222,500 people, or 11.3 percent of all job holders in the state. This compares to about 10.0 percent of all job holders in the United States working in health care services. Health care services were the fourth largest aggregate employer in the state.
Health care generated $15.4 billion in total income and more than $25.7 billion in total sales. Additionally, health care was the fifth largest producer of total income and total sales in the state. The health sector plays an important direct role in the state's economy.
The hospital sector employed an estimated 86,324 people in 2016-2017 and had an employment multiplier of 1.88 (rounded). This means that for each job created in the hospital sector, another 0.88 jobs were created in other businesses and industries in the state's economy. This is often called the ripple effect. The direct contribution of the 86,324 hospital employees resulted in an indirect contribution of 75,659 jobs throughout all businesses and industries in the state. Thus, the hospital sector employment had a total contribution on state employment of 161,983 jobs.
Note: Any discrepancies are due to rounding
Multiplier analysis can estimate the total contribution of direct income for hospital employees is approximately $6.0 billion. The hospital sector had an income multiplier of 1.56, which indicates that for every one dollar of income generated in the hospital sector, another $0.56 was generated in other businesses and industries in the state's economy. Thus, the hospital sector had an estimated total contribution on income throughout all businesses and industries of $9.4 billion. Funds spent to buy goods and services flow from hospitals to businesses and then ripple throughout the economy. The impact of hospitals on area retail sales generates nearly $3.2 billion in the Kansas economy each year. It is estimated that hospitals generate more than $205 million in sales tax for the state, which is largely used to fund state programs.
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Few harbingers of spring are more spectacular to look at than the variety of butterflies that take to the skies after they emerge from chrysalis.
Although it is widely known that butterflies and moths go through a metamorphosis to turn into their finished forms, many are unaware just how many steps it takes for a butterfly to be ready to fly.
1. A butterfly begins its life as an egg, which a female butterfly lays on a particular plant that the species of butterfly prefers to eat. This is called a host plant. Butterflies are very particular about the type of plant that they eat. Certain species will only eat one type of plant or closely related varieties.
2. When a butterfly hatches from the egg, it is called a larva, or a first instar caterpillar. The insect is very small and does nothing but eat from the host plant.
3. Caterpillars are voracious eaters, and they grow very quickly. The trouble is that their skin cannot grow. A new, larger skin must be formed. To do this the caterpillar must molt its old skin so that the new, larger skin can emerge. As it eats, a caterpillar will go through a few stages depending on the species. It may become a second, third, fourth, and fifth instar caterpillar.
4. A caterpillar that has molted several times may look very different from its initial larval form. It will be much larger and may have different colors and features.
5. During the final molt, the discarded skin will become part of the chrysalis that will house the caterpillar as it pupates. The caterpillar spins a silk girdle that attaches it to a particular location, either on a tree branch or a plant stem.
6. Contrary to popular belief, butterflies are not formed in cocoons. Their pupa is called a chrysalis. Only some varieties of moths transform inside of a cocoon. In the chrysalis, the caterpillar is undergoing a rapid transformation. The chewing mouthparts are turning into the sucking mouthparts of a butterfly. Wings and antennae are also forming. The pupa stage is not merely a hibernation for the caterpillar. It is a time of very active growth.
7. About 10 to 14 days later the butterfly will emerge from the chrysalis. Upon doing so the wings will be wet and small. The butterfly then pumps fluids through the wings to expand them. It also needs to get used to flying. A recently hatched butterfly is very vulnerable until its wings are ready and dry.
8. An adult butterfly eats nectar and reproduces to begin the life cycle anew. Relatively speaking, a butterfly has a short life span. Some species live only a few days. Others may live up to a year. This can make viewing a spectacularly hued butterfly in a spring garden even more poignant for the observer.
Adult butterflies looking for nectar will seek out plants in the sunlight; rarely do they feed in the shade. Plants should have red, yellow, orange, pink, or purple blossoms. Flat-topped or clustered flowers are preferred, as are short flower tubes that enable the butterfly's proboscis to fit in easily.


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Life in Christian County, Kentucky... History and Old Stuff...
The barn is still standing, but across the road, only the trees are left at the old homesite.
These photos were taken in Todd County, Kentucky, about 15 miles southeast of our home. I decided to use sepia toning to give them an old-fashioned look as Rich Legg of Leggnet's Daily Capture often does. I like the effect a little better on the trees than on the barn.
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LYNCHBURG, Va. - Wesley College placekicker Dan Tryon (Wilmington, Del./Salesianum) tied school records with three field goals and 14 total points and the Wolverine defense limited a powerful Virginia University of Lynchburg running game to just 37 yards in a 46-0 victory on the road.
After losing their first four games of the season, the Dragons had won two in a row behind a rush attack that had churned out at least 250 yards in both victories. The Wesley defense, however, put an end to the win streak with by limiting VUL to just 1.2 yards per carry on 32 rushes.
Dragon running back Mac Shinhoster, averaging 140 yards per game on the year was held to minus-14 on eight attempts.
"Our defense did a great job stopping their running game," noted head coach Mike Drass after the game. "Their running back averaged 140 yards and we held him to negative yardage."
Tryon, meanwhile, was 3-of-3 on field goals, connecting on kicks of 17, 25 and a 45-yarder that was just one yard short of his own school record. With 14 points, he tied Chris Carlton's seven year old school mark.
While VUL had little to no success on the ground, Wesley's offense rumbled for over 200 yards for the third straight game. Askia Jahad (Williamstown, N.J./Williamstown) rushed for a team-high 109 yards on just seven carries.
"Their defensive backs did a good job of taking our wide receivers out of the game, but we were able to use the run. Our offensive line did a great job up front opening holes for our running backs."
The game was scoreless until an 81-yard run by Jahad set up a 17-yard field goal by Tryon to give Wesley a 3-0 lead after the first quarter.
In the second quarter, Jahad rushed for a 12-yard score to stretch it to 10-0 with 7:12 to go in the half. On their next possession, the Wolverines put together a nine-play drive capped by a five-yard pass from Shane McSweeny (Bensalem, Pa./Bensalem) to Hassan Alston (Randallstown, Md./New Town) for a touchdown and a 17-0 lead at the half.
Matt Barile's (Fallston, Md./Fallston) 90-yard kick return to open the third quarter set up Tryon's second field goal of the afternoon as the Wolverines took a 20-point lead less than two minutes into the second half.
The Dragons were forced to punt on their next series, but the snap went over Elliot Moore's head. The punter limited the damage by recovering the ball nearly 30 yards behind the line of scrimmage and narrowly getting off a kick that was downed at the VUL 20.
Penalties backed Wesley up, but Tryon split the uprights from 45 yards for a 23-0 lead with 10:32 left in the half.
Just before the end of the period, the Wolverines went 66 yards on just six plays to break the game open. A 34-yard catch and run by Jeremiah Howe (Cambridge, Md./Cambridge South) picked up the bulk of the yardage before Brandon Wright (Clayton, N.J./Clayton) scored on a 13-yard run for a 30-0 lead.
Virginia Lynchburg took over at their own 14 and after a sack by Phil Cooper (New Castle, Del./Delcastle), Wesley scored on a safety for a 32-0 lead heading into the fourth quarter.
A 34-yard punt return by Sean Hopkins (Georgetown, Del./Sussex Central) set up a nine-yard run by Alston for his second touchdown of the afternoon as Wesley went ahead 39-0 with 10:25 to play.
Hopkins had a 32-yard return later in the quarter to set up the final touchdown a one yard plunge by Devar Robinson (Lindenwold, N.J./Lindenwold) with 5:25 left in the contest.
"This was a good win over a team with some good players," Drass said after the game. "While they're only 2-5, they're much better than their record shows and have some excellent players."
In addition to Jahad's 100-yard day, Wright rushed for 50 yards on 10 carries.
McSweeny threw for 158 yards, one touchdown and one interception in the game. Steven Koudossou (Waldorf, Md./Westlake) led the team with three catches for 56 yards.
John Smicklo (Toms River, N.J./Toms River East) had a strong day punting the ball, averaging 43.2 yards on five kicks and placed three inside opponent's 20-yardline.
Cooper led the defense with nine tackles, including 4.5 for loss and 2.5 sacks. Jeff Morgan (Vineland, N.J./Vineland) had seven stops and sack. Devin Hardy (Baltimore, Md./Eastern Tech) added 1.5 sacks and Aamir Petrose (Woodbury, N.J./Woodbury.) picked up a sack as weBaltimore, Md./Eastern Techll. Mike Asiedu (Yonkers, N.Y./Gorton) broke up three passes.
Quarterback Avery Neloms paced the ground attack for the Dragons with 51 yards on 16 carries. Passing the ball, Neloms was just 7-of-20 for 114 yards.
Marquevious Myers led VUL with nine tackles.
It was the third straight week Wesley was part of someone's Homecoming and has won all three contests. After defeating Division I FCS Charleston Southern 33-20, Wesley downed Frostburg last week at Scott D. Miller Stadium before shutting out the Dragons.
Wesley travels to the Buckeye State next weekend to face Walsh at Fawcett Stadium at the Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio.


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Tickets go on sale Tuesday for the American Spirit Dance Company from Oklahoma City University, who will perform a high-energy, fast-paced Broadway style review at the Goddard Center on April 19 and 20.
"This show is so good we booked it twice," said Leila Lenore, Goddard Center Executive Director.
The performance is a sampling of American dance from the journey of Irish immigrants, the jazzy days of the Harlem Renaissance, and numbers from some of the greatest Broadway musicals of this century.
Oklahoma City University is critically acclaimed in the United States and overseas and noted for the successful graduates who go on to perform internationally and in many beloved Broadway musicals like "Chicago," "Guys and Dolls," "Peter Pan" and "Hello Dolly!" Since Jo Rowan, chairman of OCU's Dance Department, founded the company in 1981, it has become a well-known premier performing ensemble that tours domestically and abroad. Their bragging rights also include training more Radio City Music Hall Rockettes than any other dance school in America.
Tickets for the event are $20 for adults and $10 for students. Tickets may be purchased by calling the Goddard Center at (580) 226-0909.
A reception will be each night before the performance from 6-7 p.m. The performance will begin at 7 p.m.
This performance is made possible in part by the Oklahoma Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts.


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ACUSHNET — When Lisa Fernandes turned her antiques store into a holistic wellness center in 2008, she had no idea how much her community would appreciate it.
ACUSHNET — When Lisa Fernandes turned her antiques store into a holistic wellness center in 2008, she had no idea how much her community would appreciate it.
At Collective Souls on Main Street, she has not only helped soothe the minds, souls and bodies of those in her community but has used her store to raise money for Acushnet seniors and police, helped ease the pain of ailing animals and volunteered her services to those dying of cancer.
For her selfless serving of those in need, Fernandes has been named The Standard-Times 2012 Acushnet Woman of the Year. Nominations for the award came from the community and members of the newspaper staff. Recipients were selected by a newsroom committee.
"There are so many adjectives that can be used to describe Lisa," said Heather J. Sylvia, director of the Acushnet Council on Aging. "Friend, advocate, healer, all around good egg are just scratching the surface. She is a shining example of what makes Acushnet the amazing town that it is.
"She is a champion and supporter of the seniors in town," Sylvia said. "Lisa is a gentle soul who is always at the ready to lend a helping hand."
Sylvia said Fernandes has sponsored two fundraisers on the Council on Aging's behalf and has organized a holistic fair to benefit the Acushnet Police Association.
LouAnn Jenkinson added that Fernandes sponsored a can drive at her store, collecting more than 100 cans of food on the pantry shelves at the Acushnet Senior Center.
Fernandes, 44, was self-employed as an excavation contractor with her husband, Joe Fernandes, until the two of them— along with friends and family — built Antiques and Uniques; it opened in 2005.
"My store was great but, a couple years in, the economy started going down, my best friend and grandfather had cancer at the same time. All my life I've suffered from anxiety and I was burned out," said Fernandes.
She said her anxiety was all but cured after taking classes in spirit reading and energy at Uplifting Connections in Bridgewater. There, her eyes were opened and her life was changed, she said.
"I never realized that when I was feeling (nervous) that I was just picking up on negative energy. I just thought I had really bad anxiety," she said.
Thus Fernandes entered the holistic world of healing whole-heartedly.
She turned her antique store into Collective Souls, a holistic healing center where she practices the ancient Japanese art of Reiki, crystal therapy and plant therapy, among other holistic practices.
Those nominating her for Woman of the Year were effusive in their praise.
"Lisa not only opens her doors to all people, she opens her heart, as well. In a world short on givers, Lisa fills the gap every day," said Mark A. DeMoranville of Fairhaven.
"Over the last five years that I have known her she has always given tirelessly of her time and money to ensure that anyone who is in need is helped. ... Without her warm and giving presence, many of us would still be struggling," said Sidolitta "Sidi" Mateo, of West Wareham.
"Lisa is such a wonderful example of putting others first. She always takes time for people in need of any sort. She is always compassionate, loving and generous. She always has a positive outlook and a wonderful way of making you feel like all will be fine," said Diana L. Smithson of New Bedford.
Susan Maguire, of Lakeville, said Fernandes "has opened her home and her heart to many in need of care and comfort, including animals. Her home has also served as a refuge for animals in need of care and attention. Lisa has performed countless acts of kindness for people of all ages, from the very young to the elderly."
Added Corryn Ratcliffe, of Dartmouth: "Lisa is a very loving and warm person. You can never be sad in her presence."


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Michelle is Stalker and i think her time is gonna be up soon enough. brad look pretty annoyed with her when they had their talk before the rose ceremony. here's the recarp of it: she sits him down tells him he cant talk then tells him that he needs to send some girls home. all the while aftter each time she makes a statement she kisses him and at the end, when she's done telling him what he needs to do she then makes out with him and says you can talk next time and drags him outa the chair/room back to the other girls! OMG can you say obsessive/possesive?
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Glendale, Ariz. (SportsNetwork.com) - Brandon Hicks hit a two-run home run and knocked in all three runs to lead the San Francisco Giants to a 3-2 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers in spring training action.
Edwin Escobar surrendered one run and one hit in three innings of work while walking four for the Giants.
Drew Butera collected an RBI for the Dodgers. Clayton Kershaw threw five innings and gave up two runs on five hits.


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If this had been a street football game, Drew Bledsoe would have told his top receiver to run 15 yards beyond the parked car in Mr. Smith's driveway, spin around the lamp post and look over his right shoulder for the football.
This was no street football game Sunday, although at times it resembled one of those count-to-10-before-rushing-the-quarterback contests as Buffalo outlasted the Bears 33-27 in overtime.
Bledsoe picked apart the Bears' injury-riddled defense by completing 28-of-36 passes for 328 yards and four touchdowns. His quarterback rating was 141.7.
"Drew saw that we were covered one-on-one on the outside," said Bills leading receiver Eric Moulds, who caught eight passes for 119 yards and a TD. "Coach (Gregg Williams) let him call what he wanted and he decided to call 'go' routes and we just made plays."
Bledsoe picked on every nickel and dime defender the Bears trotted out on the field. It was his 10th career four-touchdown game.
"Bledsoe has such a quick release," Bears cornerback Todd McMillon said. "He's a big (6 feet 5 inches, 240 pounds) quarterback, so he's able to see over the front line. It's all based on timing with him. I tried my best out there today and we didn't win."
The Bears lost starting cornerback R.W. McQuarters to a knee injury in the season opener against Minnesota, and then rookie safety Bobby Gray had season-ending surgery last Monday to repair a dislocated wrist.
"They came in with a fairly conservative game plan defensively," Bledsoe said. "They didn't want to allow us to have the big offensive play. I've said it often and I'll continue to say it: When my receivers are one-on-one in pass coverage, I feel like they're going to win every time, and today they did."
The Bears gave up 233 yards in the air the previous week in a 29-23 loss to New Orleans. The Bills entered Sunday's game as the second-ranked passing offense in the league.
When Bears linebacker Warrick Holdman left the game with a knee injury, backup Mike Caldwell was summoned.
"That's why we pay guys to be on the team," Bears linebacker Rosevelt Colvin said. "We pay Mike enough money that he can come out there and play too. He did it in Philly last year and he has done it all of his career."
The middle of the Bears' secondarywhere the linebackers roamappeared especially vulnerable. Bills tight ends Jay Riemersma (four catches for 46 yards) and David Moore (three for 38 yards and one TD) feasted.
Moore was proud of the fact that Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher was virtually neutralized Sunday.
"I think running straight ahead helps to contain him," Moore said. "His biggest asset is his speed, and by running right at him you can minimize that with blocking. We made him rely more on his ability to be physical rather than his speed. I think it was very effective in the run game."
Running back Travis Henry kept the Bears' defense honest by running for 68 yards on 12 carries. He also caught three passes for 41 yards, including the 26-yard reception to win the game in overtime.
"[Bledsoe] is back there patting the ball, moving the ball around, and we can't get to the quarterback," Colvin said. "[The receivers] slide one way or the other and they get open. We just have to make sure we're working as a unit. The defensive line has to help the secondary out and the secondary has to help the defensive line out."
On one play Colvin got to Bledsoe a split second late and was whistled for a late hit.
"I don't think it was a late hit, I don't think it was a cheap shot and I don't think it was a roughing-the-passer [penalty]," Colvin said. "He got rid of the ball ... I didn't even take one step. I was already leaving [the ground] to hit him. I didn't take him down. I just hit him. It's not my fault that someone was in front of him and he fell over. That's on him."
The Bears fell behind 17-7 late in the second quarter before a TD pass from Jim Miller to David Terrell made it 17-14 at halftime.
"We all knew that we played horrible in the first half," safety Mike Brown said. "We played all right in the second half. You can't do that in this league. You lose. You have to put two halves together. I don't think we've done that all year yet."


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People are finally realizing that most animals are not at the shelter because of anything they did. Much more often animals come to the shelter because of people problems.
Late spring is prime adoption season. And why not? The weather is perfect. Kids and teachers are done with school. The days are longer for all of us. Late spring is a time for new beginnings. It just feels like the perfect time to bring home a new furry friend and start forming a lifetime bond.
These days more and more people are adopting their new pets from animal shelters and rescues. People are finally realizing that most animals are not at the shelter because of anything they did. Much more often animals come to the shelter because of people problems: the landlord won't allow them, grandma was moved to a nursing home, a child has been diagnosed with allergies, the family is moving out of the country, someone lost their job and can't afford to keep their pet, a caretaker died, or a person failed to provide basic care. So now this animal needs a second chance and you can be their hero.
When you adopt an animal from your local shelter, you get so much more than you pay for. It only costs $70 to adopt an adult cat and $85 for an adult dog. The canine adoption fee includes a Rabies shot, Parvo/Distemper vaccination, routine deworming, as well as the spay/neuter surgery. If you feel guilty about getting such a wonderful pet and so many veterinary services for such a low price, you are encouraged to leave an additional donation.
There are usually animals of all ages at the local shelter. Adults have a tougher time finding a home, which doesn't make any sense to me. Mature animals are wonderful companions, especially if they already have basic manners and are housetrained. People sometimes think they need a baby (puppy or kitten) in order to develop a bond, but I think they give themselves (and the animals) too little credit. Humans make friends at any life stage, and so can dogs and cats.
We adopted our Lydia (rat terrier mix) when she was six years old, and she is now the most devoted of our three dogs. More than any other dog I have ever known, this one pays attention to me, always watching for signs of approval (and the occasional treat). It didn't take her long at all to learn our routines and fit into the family. She is now the happiest little dog and such a joy to know. Did I mention that Lydia has never once destroyed anything or had an accident in the house? Or that she was an excellent (B+) student in her Doggy Obedience Class? We wouldn't trade her for any puppy.
I don't want to create unrealistic expectations. Your adopted cat or dog may make a mess or two. But my point is that older animals have the capacity to learn, they are usually done with their adolescent antics, and they have so much love to give.
There is much more information about adopting from your local shelter on our web page: www.adairhumane.org/adopt.html. Follow the link to our Petfinder page, where you can see pictures of some of the shelter's adoptable animals. But new animals arrive every day. Your best bet may be to come on out to the shelter and take a look around. Who knows? Maybe you will meet your new best friend.


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After facing limited playing time with the Lakers, rookie guard Darius Morris will finally see time on the court.
But that will happen while he wears aD-Fendersuniform.
The Lakers assigned Morris to the Development League Wednesday, after he averaged 2.7 points and 1.1 assists in 10.3 minutes through 13 games. Despite the Lakers' needs at point guard, Coach Mike Brown expressed skepticism about playing Morris significant minutes because of his inexperience, over-dribbling and his understanding of the offense.
Morris assumed the backup spot while Steve Blake sat out the first seven games with a rib injury. Morris averaged 3.6 points on 40% shooting during that stretch. Then Brown granted rookie Andrew Goudelock the backup spot after he scored a career-high 14 points in the Lakers' 96-91 victory over the Clippers on Jan. 25. Goudelock then slid over to backup shooting guard when Blake returned from his injury for the game against Boston on Feb. 9. Since Morris' demotion, he has appeared in only six games for a combined 10 minutes of garbage time.
Under the NBA's new collective bargaining agreement, teams can send a player to the D-League up to three times a season.
Darius Morris likely to see reduced playing time
Lakers midseason report card: Rookies have potential
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What makes a hiking trail "great?" What makes it iconic? Author Karen Berger explores America's great hiking trails in this photo-rich coffee-table book. The United States has 11 national scenic trails that range in length from short (the 215-mile New England Trail) to very long (the 4,600-mile North Country Trail) and stretch through 32 states and Washington, D.C.; in sum, a total of about 60,000 miles. "Each trail has its qualities, some of them similar and some of them unique," Berger writes.
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|2012-07-15, 22:15
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So is anybody do Ebiten?
it's Summer 2012 Anime (current season as i speak). last time i check nobody get license for it so i dont think it have any problem
if you need raw PM me (low Quality thought)
or is there any better place to ask this?
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|2012-07-18, 12:35
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I also read that various other groups were interested (Hadena. EveTaku, Nantodemo), but without (good) raws, they can't do anything. Nantodemo will almost certainly do the Blu-rays, so if no one pulls through, this would be our best option.
|2012-07-19, 09:32
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I'm hoping that someone decides to finish fansubbing Cosmic Baton Girl Comet-san
There has been more interest in magical girl shows in general as of late (thanks mostly to Madoka) and this one has always been a favorite of mine. Hikari No Kiseki technically still lists it as an active project, but one episode in the last 8 years means that they'll probably never finish it. Raws for the show are easy to find.
|2012-08-22, 01:30
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Location: Kobe, Japan
I'm sure it's a long shot, but I'm really hoping someone will pick up Ginga e Kickoff. It seems to have been orphaned (most recent ep over a month late) and while it doesn't have a huge English-language following, what it has is very enthusiastic (I know, as they comment on my blog posts about the show). It's doing quite well in Japan and is an excellent show overall - I'd really hate to see it stalled indefinitely. If I had either the language or technical skills I'd offer my own services, but all I can do it publicize the show by writing about it.
|2012-10-20, 14:53
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I'd love to see Vampiyan Kids gets fansubbed! I watched the first ep recently and it was pretty funny.
Only about 4 eps got subbed years ago.... But, with the popularity and built-in fan audience of "Hotel Transylvania" I think there'd be a lot more interest in a project like this than before.
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|2013-10-10, 19:39
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*edit* added some titles
This is a list of potentially awesome anime that I'd really like to see subtitled one day. If by chance any groups or translators are interested in this project and want help, please message me. I would be willing to fill the role of editor, timer and or quality checker for the duration of the project.
Ginga Sengoku Gun Yuuden Rai aka Galaxy Warring States Chronicle Rai (space opera)
Hidamari no Ki aka A Tree in the Sun (historical, drama, travelling doctor and samurai)
Jibaku-kun aka Bucky the Incredible Kid (shounen, comedy, adventure, fantasy)
Konpeki no Kantai (Ryosuke Takahashi, historical, military, action, drama)
Kurenai Sanshiro aka Judo Boy (action, martial arts, sports, Tatsunoko Productions)
Muteking aka Rolling Star (Tatsunoko Productions, action, light-hearted comedy-drama about a roller-skating costumed hero)
Shouwa Ahozoushi Akanuke Ichiban! (shoujo, comedy, Tatsunoko productions)
Toushi Gordian (mecha, scifi, Tatsunoko Productions)
Monster Rancher (once the Japanese dvds come out, rumored to be early 2014)
Adventure of Gamba
Karate Baka Ichidai
Oishinbo aka The Gourmet
Bio Armor Ryger
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and for me one that pops up right now in my head is F.
It's a sports anime about car racing or something (this kind of plot just turns me off and usually i would just ignore anime that don't interest off the bat but due to special circumstances i am very interseted lol). Apparently it's really GOOD and the dvds were released this year or maybe the year before. so high quality "raws" are available if somebody buys it/uploads it lol. It's by the same person who did dash kappei which i thought was a hilarious sports anime. It's interesting how F looks "serious" while dash kappei is a lot of slap-stick/other types of comedy even though they're by the same person.. i remember there were a couple other ones I remembered that piqued my interest but some of them didn't have a dvd release (there's only low-quality stuff floating around) even though people say they're really good in whatever way.
|2014-04-04, 15:02
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Has anyone here heard of an ancient anime called:
Its 2 OVAs were subbed years ago. Not too many subbed food animes out there...
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The England international did have a half-chance to seal the victory for Manchester United in the second-half, but his left foot shot went agonisingly wide of of the post.
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A dark theme has been requested a couple of times in the past, and again in since we upgraded. We are curious if you would like to have a dark theme?
Yes please.
Before upgrade there was dark theme, I used it, and I was happy with it.
Strange how "Results 1 to 2 of 2" only shows 1 vote..
Assuming (can not think of any other way to see it that would make any sense) the questions is to gauge the priority (with fairly ridiculous error margins) of adding such an option - i have to say no as i would not use it. BUT, it would be nice when there sooner or later would be such an option for thous that prefer it. Also, non-black should, obviously (or not), remain the default.
I'll say yes as far as we keep a light theme too.
For some people like me this is actually an accessibility issue and not just look and feel.
Sitting here trying forum appearance options on this 10.1" tablet, I find I really like the dark theme. Thanks for suggesting it (and for installing it).
Looks quite good. However, quotes and code blocks are unreadable, the show white font on light gray background.
Can confirm that behavior here. Hopefully an easy tweak for the webmaster.
I've adjusted the quotes and they are working here. Can you confirm if they are working there also?
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As most of you will know, I am a huge fan of the BeOS. I still find that, relatively speaking, the BeOS is the best operating system ever designed. The addition of 'relatively speaking' is of course vital, since there is no way the original BeOS, Haiku, or Zeta can stand up to the behemoths of the desktop operating system world like Windows, OS X, and Linux. Therefore, I find comparing Zeta to these operating systems a pointless exercise; Zeta (or r5 for that matter) will suck compared to these two.
Hence, you must review Zeta in the proper context. The development team behind Zeta is small (I would hazard a guess that the design team behind Vista's start button is larger), so you cannot expect them to achieve parity with the big ones. So, you must compare Zeta to comparable operating systems; however, which ones would that be? ReactOS? Syllable? SkyOS? That would be unfair to those projects; they are much smaller than Zeta in both userbase as well as developerbase. The conclusion one can draw is that Zeta 1.5 must be compared to its predecessors, like the 1.0 and 1.21 releases (as well r5). This is exactly what I will be doing in this review.
Installation and hardware recognition
Since I received the 1.5 update, I used the 1.21 install disc to install a fresh installation of Zeta 1.21 on which I could apply the update. Zeta's installation has changed little between 1.0 and 1.21. It still uses the Paragon partitioning engine, with the same limitations as before: you can only resize partitions when there is unpartitioned space, and you cannot delete partitions either. In other words, you are forced to use a pre-existing partition. You can tweak the installation to only include those packages you want, but the defaults are in fact pretty sane (earlier versions of Zeta had a habit of installing lots of useless packages).
When the installation is done, you can reboot in order to apply the 1.5 update. The update uses an installer to perform its duties, and it works like a breeze. You are properly informed of what is going on (although the messages in English could use some love; the English is horrible), and during the installation you can continue to use your computer (by the way, for better-safe-than-sorry reasons, I would advice against doing that). When the actual installation is done, you are asked to enter a 'root' password, after which a reboot is necessary.
Upon reboot the first thing you will notice is that the artwork of the boot screen has been altered; newer icons, as well as the Magnussoft Zeta logo instead of the previous YellowTAB one. when booting is done, you are presented with a login screen, which supports user pictures. Since no new user had yet been created, it only showed the 'root' user. As a long-time BeOS fan I would have preferred it if the root user was called Baron, by the way. Bernd Korz also sent me a beta release of the first Zeta 1,5 service pack, due in the coming weeks. It fixes a few bugs found in the 1.5 release, and upgrades Zeta from version 1.5 to 1.51.
Hardware recognition is getting better with each release. Drivers are continuously added and improved, and Zeta is still the best 'distribution' of BeOS when it comes to getting it to run on your hardware. When it comes to peripherals, however, it is a different story. My printer works (as it did in Zeta 1.0), but sadly, my CanoScan LiDE 30 still refuses to give any sign of life in Zeta 1.5. My new digital camera (Pentax Optio 50) would not work either, for some mysterious, unknown reason. It is a standard camera, nothing fancy. The worst problem, however, remains Zeta's inability to properly work with USB hubs. I have two of them (one 1.0 and one 2.0) but neither of them work. Zeta recognizes them; they are visible in the USB panel, but devices connected to it will fail to operate (i.e. my USB mouse which works fine when connected to my computer directly, but not when connected via a hub).
A few new applications have been added to Zeta, one of which is the CD burning applications MediaFire, which is based on the UNIX tools cdrecord, cdrdao, mkisofs, and so on. The "base" version can only write CDs, the "pro" version (which costs EUR 19,-) allows you to burn DVDs. This application does what it is supposed to do, and does it well.
Another new application I found more interesting: Audiotagger. This application allows you to transfer information found in .mp3 tags (such as artist, title, album) to BeFS attributes (on a per-track basis, or just all files at once). This is very important since BeFS can only find information stored in attributes. So, after transferring all information from tags to attributes, you can find your music using BeFS queries. The application also allows you to edit track information without copying between the two resources. The interface can be a little confusing at first sight.
The most important new application, however, is Communicator. In my 1.0 review, I stated that Zeta seriously failed in the instant messaging department; I advised YellowTAB to take a look at the famous im_kit, and they did. They gave im_kit an easier to use interface (im_kit required some BeFS query experience in order to be used properly). It can connect to AM, MSN, ICQ, Yahoo!, Jabber, GoogleTalk, and IRC. The application still needs some serious love though; I could not connect to my ICQ account, while MSN support is abysmal, at best (some messages do not arrive at my friends' computers). The AIM protocol is well supported though. Since this is the first public release, I suppose it will get better over time. It has already improved a lot since the earlier beta versions I have used. In any case, I am anxiously waiting for it to get more stable because IM support was one of the two major roadblocks for me.
The other major roadblock is the lack of a decent office suite. Zeta 1.5 still ships the 7 (!) year old GoBE Productive, which is hopelessly outdated. I do not see this situation improving any time soon, since GoBE has no interest in BeOS anymore, and porting OpenOffice would mean little for me, as OpenOffice does not belong on the BeOS (that is the BeOS purist in me speaking). It is slow and heavy, and a port to Zeta will be riddled with bugs, rendering it even more unusable than it already is (you guessed it, I am no fan of OOo). Even though AbiWord was supposed to be in the 1.5 release, all I can find are its SVG icons; the actual application is not there.
For other tasks, Zeta comes equipped with enough applications to get you going. It comes with the BeAM email client, Firefox 2.0.2, as well as demo versions of Refraction, Wonderbrush, and Pixelshop. It has an iPod sync utility, as well as various audio editors. In the video department, it of course comes with YellowTAB's own video editor as well as DVD Player (VideoLAN Client). Magnussoft has "integrated" VLC with Firefox, so that when you browse to a video file online, it will play in VLC when clicked. Oddly enough, they also set .sfw files (Flash) to be played with VLC, even though VLC cannot handle those.
Magnussoft also included a few emulators (including graphical frontends) in this release, two of which I want to highlight: DOSbox and Qemu. Using the DosBox emulator, I was able to play some old DOS games (Keen!), even though I had to edit the DOSbox config file in order to get some decent performance. The QemuVM frontend had problems in that it would not work correctly when using physical disks instead of image files.
WilmaCon is the application used to mount SAMBA shares on the Windows network, but sadly, it was unable to connect properly with my shares on my Vista machine. I blame this inability on Vista, by the way; I am assuming Microsoft has changed the way SAMBA works on Vista, and that Magnussoft has not yet had the opportunity to fix the issues.
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Actors Richard Dreyfuss and George Takei are among the latest figures in Hollywood to face allegations of sexual misconduct as aftershocks from the fall of producer Harvey Weinstein continue to rattle the film industry.
Since the New York Times and the New Yorker published reports last month on accusations against Weinstein by numerous women ranging from inappropriate comments to rape, dozens of other women and some men have come forward claiming they experienced similar abuse at the hands of other powerful men.
The Hollywood Reporter revealed Friday that a onetime struggling model is accusing "Star Trek" actor Takei of groping him after meeting in a bar in 1981. Takei said on Twitter Saturday that the incident "simply did not occur."
Takei said his husband is "100 percent beside me on this."
Dreyfuss allegedly sexually harassed a researcher and junior writer who was working with him on a 1987 ABC comedy special, according to a report by Vulture.
"I remember walking up the steps into the trailer and turning towards my left. And he was at the back of the trailer, and just - his penis was out, and he sort of tried to draw me close to him," writer Jessica Teich told the website in a statement.
In response, Dreyfuss said he is "horrified and bewildered" to learn his interaction with Teich was not consensual, but he denied ever exposing himself to her.
"I did flirt with her, and I remember trying to kiss Jessica as part of what I thought was a consensual seduction ritual that went on and on for many years," he said in a statement, adding that he will now reassess every relationship he has ever had that he believed was "playful and mutual."
Dreyfuss' son is among the young male actors who have accused Kevin Spacey of preying on them. Spacey denied his claims.
"I love my son @harrydreyfuss more than I could explain with all the words in the world. And I am so incredibly proud of him right now," Dreyfuss tweeted last week.
Former "ER" star Anthony Edwards has leveled serious accusations against a Broadway producer he met when he was a child, alleging in a Medium post Friday that Gary Goddard molested him and raped another young actor.
"I met Goddard when I was 12, and he quickly became a dominant force in my life," Edwards wrote. "He taught me about the value of acting, respect for friendship, and the importance of studying. Pedophiles prey on the weak. My father, who suffered from undiagnosed PTSD from WWII, was not emotionally available. Everyone has the need to bond, and I was no exception. My vulnerability was exploited. I was molested by Goddard, my best friend was raped by him — and this went on for years."
A spokesperson for Goddard disputed Edwards' story.
"Gary first met Anthony more than 40 years ago. Gary was a mentor, teacher and a friend to Anthony, which makes this story all the more disturbing to him. As to the allegations that Mr. Edwards made in his post today, I can unequivocally deny them on Gary's behalf," publicist Sam Singer told Deadline.com.
Variety revealed Friday allegations by 15 women and four men of sexual harassment and other misconduct against Andrew Kreisberg, an executive producer of the CW's "The Flash," "Supergirl," "Arrow," and "DC's Legends of Tomorrow." He has been suspended by Warner Bros. while the studio investigates the claims, which include inappropriate sexual comments and unwanted sexual advances.
Kreisberg told Variety he did not engage in any inappropriate touching and denied several other specific claims, but he acknowledged some comments and actions he said were not intended to be sexual.
"I have made comments on women's appearances and clothes in my capacity as an executive producer, but they were not sexualized," he said. "Like many people, I have given someone a non-sexual hug or kiss on the cheek."
In his statement, Dreyfuss expressed hope that the wave of controversy sweeping through Hollywood will lead more people to reevaluate their own behavior.
"We have to relearn every rule we thought we knew about how men and women interact, because after all getting together is the most fundamental human compulsion. And if we don't succeed in that, what do we have? I hope this is the beginning of a larger conversation we can have as a culture," he said.
WENN contributed to this report.