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Hip-Hip-Hooray! The APA Wayzgoose is fast approaching. The museum is prepped and we are looking forward to your attendance. If you would like to bring a printed keepsake for the goodie bags that all attendees will be receiving please bring 100 of your keepsakes. Drop them off when you register, we will pack each bag with all the keepsakes, then the goodie bags will be given out on Saturday. If it is easier for you to send them before you arrive please have them mailed (with arrival by June 19th) to:
Hamilton Wood Type & Printing Museum
1816 10th Street
Two Rivers, WI 54241
Can't wait to see you in Two Rivers!

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All About Illustration Designers
There are many examples that one has to incorporate while writing illustration essays which include to the credibility of the essay, but student doesn't know how they should do that. So, here is a brief guideline on how to incorporate illustration essay examples. Specific examples are the ones which a writer pre-supposes; these examples are the most commonly used especially in illustration essays because its really easy to deal with such kind of examples. You have to determine which type of specific example would be suitable for illustration essay otherwise it will only destroy the essence of your essay. Common examples are the one which a writer personally experiences and therefore, incorporate in the illustration essay but it should be pertinent to the topic of the illustration essay. These kind of examples are sometimes made by the writer in order to build the credulity and interest in the essay. A writer when imagine something that is totally based on assumptions and uses them in illustration essays, then they are called as hypothetical examples. These examples are rarely used because of the fact that not everybody has the imagination and creativity to deal and develop such type of examples.
Flash animation has turned out to be a powerful tool for the creation of interactive websites and to offer memorable digital experienced to visitors. Flash animation services help companies to create interactive content and professional designs, graphics, animation embellished with video. Business enterprises are constantly seeking methods to present their products differently from their competitors. It is common sense that a site which is well presented as well as visually appealing would be attracting a huge number of visitors that the matter of fact website and sedate. This is where illustration designers come into picture. As a matter of fact, illustration artists play a major role and the kind of job they provide are arranged as per the needs of the project. Most potential clients out there in the market prefer hiring illustration designers as they don't require paying any regular hired employee designated to this particular area of work. Today's professional freelance illustration artists and designers are utilizing the Adobe flash animation software and other unique tools to provide a range of flash animation services. Flash animation is effectively used to improve the quality of the corporate websites and to also create a long lasting impression in the mind of the viewers or visitors.
Flash animation has steadily evolved from the fresh experimentation. At present it is a crucial part of the modern web design. It is a fact that flash animation is widely popular in the animation format and is widely used on the websites. Most illustration designers and flash animation artists are offering business houses and companies with the most appealing and captivating advertising banners as well as custom movies in order to help improve the sales promotion. Additionally, flash animation cartoon is ruling the roost with different flash animated TV commercials and TV serials and is enthusiastically watched by most TV addicts.


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Dev Diary #1: We hate to see great code turn out poorly; this is how we save our own code from going south.
Author's note: Welcome. This is our first-ever developer diary article. This column is dedicated to developer practices, habits, failures, and the lessons we learn when writing code. I'm not a developer, and hopefully that won't be too apparent from my writing. I manage the online content at Three Point Turn and I bump elbows with the devs in our Toronto office.
Working beside the developers, I can tell you that many see development as a community. They discuss everything from open source libraries to networking events, huge mistakes to major breakthroughs. They're really open about their work.
Normally, when I sit down to write a Turbine News article it involves a lot of online research and reading. When I began this Dev Diary column with the 3PT developers, I wanted to tap a different resource. In addition to the online research, I sit down with the developers one-at-a-time to discuss the topic of the entry. They're not code monkeys – they have strong opinions about software. Over the next few weeks you'll get to know many of the Three Point Turn developers and their position on various software issues. For better or for worse. – Rhys Mohun
Organizing and maintaining healthy code
We want to start off this column with a topic that we're passionate about: organizing and maintaining healthy code. On more than one occasion, my conversation with a developer led to the practice of refactoring code regularly. Sounds great, but what happens when you've got client change requests piling up and a deadline around the corner? It takes a little extra commitment, but there is a solution.
First, we need to find out what makes code become inefficient in the first place. In addition to the 3PT developer comments, I found insight from Jim Bird who writes a blog at SWReflections. He mentions a few areas where good code falls apart.
- Poor code doesn't necessarily come from lazy developers who don't care about coding practices. Often, real-world pressures create a difficult environment for even the most organized developers.
- When multiple developers collaborate on the same code, they interpret sections differently.
- Too many undocumented workarounds to circumvent a major issue can compound to create inefficient code in the long run.
- Client change requests can derail a straightforward project, adding complexity to initially-clean code.
- Client expectations almost inevitably ignore the back end. Their concern focuses on the visual. This can influence the priorities of the developer.
- Working on top of another vendor's code may mean a developer inherits inefficient code right from the start.
What the 3PT team thinks about common code-muddying problems
Lance is the head of operations at 3PT, and he comes from a development background himself. He is an advocate for open source development, and that's his motive for keeping his code clean. I'd asked him about whether keeping code legible was a priority;
"You don't need to if you don't need to, but it's not always going to be your code. Some day that code that you understand, that you're familiar with, is going to go to someone else. And there's no need for them to spend hours or days sorting through it."
(Lance Slack, COO at Three Point Turn)
Grant is a user experience developer at Three Point Turn. He's constantly balancing the need for attractive front-end interfaces against clean, simple back-end code. He brings up a common developer dilemma.
"Obviously everyone strives for the cleanest code possible – under some circumstances it just isn't realistic. Code often starts off clean, but after enough [client] requests it goes from tight to sloppy. You're sometimes working through the mess just to get it done."
(Grant Madsen, Software Developer at Three Point Turn)
Just getting it done seems to be a painful but necessary evil when dealing with client deadlines and progress reports. What can you do when you've got no time to tend to your unwinding code?
Chris Mihalicz is the 3PT CEO, I typically find him hammering out code in his office or with the developers. He understands the pressures that demanding clients can bring to a project, and the get-it-done attitude that is sometimes needed to wrap up a tight deliverable. He suggests a little extra commitment outside of project hours to refactor your work.
"Some clients don't care about the back end. At times a timeline doesn't include refactoring, so you refactor on your own time. Always plan to refactor your code, but during crunch-time, you need to work through it. It takes a little extra commitment, but there is a solution."
(Chris Mihalicz, CEO at Three Point Turn)
It pays off in the long run. Why restrict your own efficiency during project hours with messy code, when a small commitment of outside time can virtually clean up the code for the next day? Have you ever gotten to the point when code is so inefficient that you consider a rewrite to move forward?
"You can write good code on top of bad code – it's just not ideal. A rewrite isn't always the answer."
(Chris Mihalicz, CEO at Three Point Turn)
Chris suggests avoiding wasted rewrite time by refactoring work outside of project hours. Put in the time to keep your code healthy. You will feel the benefits the next day, the next week , when your code stays on schedule. Enjoy working with clean code, and take pride in your work.
That seems to be one of the inherent attractions to being a developer. That code is your work, in your name and in your style. It's definitely something to be proud of if you spend the time nurturing it.
But what do I know, I just work here. Thanks for reading.


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Elizabeth Olsen: Late Night with Jimmy Fallon!
Elizabeth Olsen leaves NBC Studios after taping an appearance on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon on Wednesday (October 26) in New York City.
The 22-year-old Martha Marcy May Marlene actress was escorted by security officers on the way out.
PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Elizabeth Olsen
The Baltimore Sun recently asked Lizzie about having siblings in the spotlight.
"I think the difference between what I grew up with and what other siblings go through is that my sisters being in the spotlight is something that I don't really know anything else. That's how it was in my family. It is kind of weird, but there's nothing that I knew beforehand so it wasn't like this shock or this weird reality. It was just how it was, and my parents never treated it as something special at all or something that puts us apart from other people at all," Lizzie explained.
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The additional operating rooms are a real win for both our surgical staff and our patients
Washington, D.C. (Vocus) March 12, 2009
Children's National Medical Center opened two new operating rooms today, increasing the hospital's capacity to provide surgical services to children. Along with the ORs, Children's also opened an expanded waiting area for families whose children are having surgery.
The new Ors are 750 square feet each and bring the total number of operating rooms to 13. Each OR is equipped with state-of-the-art technology, including flat panel screens displaying clear views of radiology imaging and real-time images of the field of operation.
The new waiting area features expanded capacity, a quiet room for reading or meditation, and an educational kiosk with internet access. Members of the family-centered care committee were involved in making decisions about the waiting area.
"The additional operating rooms are a real win for both our surgical staff and our patients," said Kurt Newman, MD , surgeon in chief at Children's National. "The large rooms provide the latest technology and sharpest imaging for our surgeons, while parents can wait in a comfortable environment surrounded by our surgical support team."
One OR is designed specifically for orthopaedic surgery focusing on complex spine repair. It includes an O-Arm that provides real time, 3-D images. Children's National Orthopaedic Surgery team, led by Laurel Blakemore, MD , is one of the largest in the region, with a team of pediatric surgeons specializing in complex spine issues.
The other OR will be used by general surgery and uses the Condor System™, which optimizes the quality of images used in laparoscopic surgery. The ORs are equipped to display images of the surgical field alongside real-time and static medical imaging, such as CT scans, providing precise and clear views. The new ORs include the ability to broadcast the procedure to a nearby education room, further enhancing Children's ability to train future generations of pediatric specialists.
The General and Thoracic Surgery team at Children's, led by Anthony Sandler, MD , estimates that more than 40 percent of procedures can now be done laparoscopically, including appendectomies and lung resections. Minimally invasive surgery is easier on patients because it results in a speedier recovery.
Children's surgical specialists are supported by a large team of fellowship-trained pediatric anesthesiologists. As the only freestanding children's hospital in the region, Children's National is the only hospital that can guarantee anesthesia administered by a fellowship-trained pediatric anesthesiologist around the clock. Children's National performs more than 14,000 operations annually at Children's Hospital and the Ambulatory Surgery Center in Montgomery County.
The new ORs are the first in a series of additions and renovations to the surgical services, which includes constructing additional ORs and renovating existing ORs.
Contact: Emily Dammeyer or Jennifer Leischer, Public Relations, 202-476-4500.Tours of the new ORs are available.
Children's National Medical Center, located in Washington, DC, is a proven leader in the development of innovative new treatments for childhood illness and injury. Children's has been serving the nation's children for more than 135 years. Children's National is proudly ranked among the best pediatric hospitals in America by US News & World Report and the Leapfrog Group. For more information, visit http://www.childrensnational.org.
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I'm so excited to let you know that we are finally moved in, unpacked and totally organized in our new place! That means that I can happily get back to blogging and painting my nails on a regular basis!
I received several new polishes over the last couple of weeks - mostly from indie brands, so I'll show all of those to you in an upcoming haul post and then I'll work on swatching the rest of them for you. To start, today I'll be showing you a polish by the brand Lush Lacquer, which is a mother/daughter team of polish makers. I currently have three of their polishes and I have eight more on the way, so you'll be seeing a lot from this brand!
The first polish I'm showing you is called Salt n' Peppa and it's a clear base that's packed (and I mean PACKED) with a mix of black and white square, hexagonal and bar glitters. There's also a fine iridescent glitter mixed throughout the base that adds something different and special to this polish.
Here I've shown just one coat of Salt n' Peppa layered over Orly Frolic (FYI, Frolic is actually a touch more purple than my camera picked up) as well as over Zoya Robyn (ring finger). I'm loving the colour combinations here, but I especially love Salt n' Peppa over Robyn.
The formula was easy to work with and I didn't have to fish through the bottle to get enough glitter on the brush. Furthermore, I didn't have to "place" the glitter on my nails - it flowed from the brush nicely and provided an even coverage of all the types of glitter.
I'm really loving this polish and I'm a little worried that I've caught Sarah's black and white glitter addiction! I really can't stop staring at my nails! In fact, I've stopped writing this post several times just to stare at my nails.
Salt n' Peppa, along with many other fun glittery shades can be purchased via Lush Lacquer's Etsy shop. Salt n' Peppa is currently in stock in the full (15 ml) size for $8.75 USD.
And if you want to try this in the mini (5 ml) size, Lush Lacquer offers a really great system for purchasing their mini polishes. They have listings where you choose how many minis you would like (the listings range from 2-8 mini polishes) and you just list which ones you want in a note to the seller. I used this method to purchase the 8 mini polishes I have on the way and I think it's a great way to simplify the checkout process as well as ensure that you get the polishes you want!
Stay tuned for more Lush Lacquer creations soon!


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Katarina is the champion I have absolutely spent the most time working with and learning to master within almost all circumstances. She is reliable either AD or AP. Thus I have provided both options and I will show you that they are equally efficient. I will give brief descriptions of each and then compare the two.
Please read before voting or commenting. If you have any questions or suggestions, I would love to know about them, and feel free to express your opinions. BUT 'please' read before making any decisions.
Katarina is made for annihilating squishies and standing up against carries to overwhelm them. She does not have the ability to wipe a tank, especially not on her own. To be honest, nobody should be focused on tanks anyway. Enemies with great CC can stop Katarina in her tracks, mainly with stuns and snares. More than anything, she takes patience. You must wait for the right time to strike, wait for the right moments to act. You can't fight a game by yourself. Your friends will understand to help you, the main reason for not taking solo ques. If you are unfamiliar with Katarina, don't be discouraged. She is underestimated and easily countered. Just learn to be patient.
And...we begin!
I will start with attack damage.
Mastery Trees:
The maximum amount of damage output highly accents Katarina's playstyle while maintaining a good use of the space. The extra damage and overall penetration allows her to stay within a fight with better sustained damage.
The few remaining points go into defense, greatly increasing her survivability.
Skill Sequence:
Keep in mind that all of Katarina's abilites deal magic damage.
Bouncing Blade - This is your main tool throughout the entire game. As it increases level, it deals more damage and increases the number of enemy units it can make contact with. You can use this to solo lane, farm creeps, or jungle. You want to get its ultimate effectiveness as soon as possible.
Killer Instincts - Aside from giving each use of other basic abilities extra effects, it also increases your base damage for every attack and ability passively.
Shunpo - This ability is not used for damage. This is either used to retreat (on ocassion go in any direction faster) and use just after to decrease the damage you receive while harrassing your enemies. It is mainly increasing survivability. Your allies can help you escape by knowing its range.
Death Lotus - Your ultimate can be highly devastating. It scales to 55% of additional attack damage. After your / combo, you would use it. Beware though, that any enemy with a stun or silence of any form will completely interrupt this. Make sure it is timed well.
Rune Build:
Greater Mark of Desolation Greater Mark of Desolation - Even though all of her abilities deal magic damage, you will need some armor penetration because she must rely on sustained damage and your basic attacks will be more effective.
Greater Seal of Alacrity - The extra attack speed will let you hit more while your abilities are on cooldown, thus dealing more damage.
Greater Glyph of Celerity - Cooldown reduction gives the use of all your abilities more often. Although you don't rely on them, being able to hit your enemies multiple times with , even initiating AND escaping with is always nice.
Greater Quintessence of Insight - Since your abilities deal magic damage either way, you need the extra magic penetration (unless of course you are happy with ... in which case you can use whatever you want).
Item Purchases:
Sorcerer's Shoes - This is one of your best options, even going attack damage. Overall, your abilities need to penetrate as much as possible. You could also go with if you want to hit more often.
Youmuu's Ghostblade - Your main priority here is to get and then max it out after buying your other core items. You get extra armor penetration, attack damage, critical chance, and cooldown reduction. All of these will increase your damage output and all of the important parts of AD Katarina. The active turns out to be very useful in any number of situations.
The Bloodthirster - The best possible way to maximize damage is to get as much extra attack damage as possible. You want to get 2 before maxing this out, but it is the first item that you finish. The lifesteal adds to survivability and you can get if you plan to jungle earlier.
The Black Cleaver - Your second will turn into this. While giving flat attack damage, it also decreases your enemies armor with every hit. After finishing off this item, you would finally max out .
I will now move onto ability power.
Mastery Trees:
Utility is everything that AP Katarina needs. The additional speed provides the lacking survivability. She heavily relies on her abilities, she needs cooldown reduction. The extra gold and experience is needed because she can't farm very well.
Skill Sequence:
Keep in mind that all of Katarina's abilites deal magic damage.
Bouncing Blade - Only one point here to give Katarina the possibilty of going a solo lane. With it you can either harrass the enemy or last-hit minions if the enemies are too aggressive.
Killer Instincts - Aside from giving each use of other basic abilities extra effects, it also increases your base damage for every attack and ability passively. You want to use this with Shunpo as much as possible to increase survivability.
Shunpo - This ability is your main damage output, your nuke capability. You can initiate, escape, or chase down enemies with it. Your allies can help you escape by knowing its range.
Death Lotus - Your ultimate can be highly devastating. It scales to 30% of additional ability power. After your / combo, you would use it. Beware though, that any enemy with a stun or silence of any form will completely interrupt this. Make sure it is timed well.
Rune Build:
Greater Mark of Insight - Since you need as much magic penetration as possible, this is probably your best source.
Greater Seal of Vitality Greater Seal of Vitality - The extra health really helps out with the lack of survivability.
Greater Glyph of Celerity - Cooldown reduction gives the use of all your abilities more often. You will heavily rely on your abilities, so you need as much use of them as possible.
Greater Quintessence of Insight - Since your abilities deal magic damage either way, you need the extra magic penetration. (You could replace this with since you rely on the abilities.)
Item Purchases:
Sorcerer's Shoes - You can't really have too much magic penetration because somebody will most often get magic resistance.
Rylai's Crystal Scepter - You will have more health adding to that survivability and slow your enemies down with every ability preventing them from getting away. (Each bounce from will slow every enemy it hits.) You rush this item immediately after .
Lich Bane - You want as your first item after boots until you are ready to finish it off. activates it and takes effect on contact with the first enemy unit it hits. Shunpo also activates it and after the burst damage, you will almost always basic attack the target you went to, thus dealing even more damage in the burst.
Deathfire Grasp - You want to get Kage's Lucky Pick immediately after Ryali's Crystal Scepter where you will then start to work on . You get extra ablity power quite cheap and the gold allows you to build up to other items quicker. will max out after . You get even more cooldown reduction and ability power. The active is very useful as it greatly increases your burst capability.
Now to compare each of the two.
Attack Damage:
*Has much better farming abilities.
*Easier survivability.
*More reliable sustained damage.
Ability Power:
*Excellent burst damage.
*Defensive Playstyle.
*Good for ganking.
In greater detail...
Attack damage is better for taking a solo lane. This is because the quicker maxed out allows you to hit almost the entire minion wave and harrass the enemy without even having to put much effort into it. You can also start to jungle at lower levels successfully.
Ability power can also solo, but must be very cautious. If the enemy has a stun or snare, it is never a good idea to at them unless you have help. You rely much more on ganks while taking a solo lane.
The summoner spells are pretty basic for either one. With attack damage, Ignite is a good option in the place of Ghost. You could also use Teleport for ability power, since Exhaust will better help your allies than yourself.
The red buff is excellent for attack damage, where the blue buff would better suit you as ability power.
The lifesteal and sustained damage with attack damage will allow you to stand against other champions that are squishy-killers. Since ability power does not have such sustained damage, you must make sure that your abilities are very well-timed.
The Seals for either of the builds can be switched out for Greater Seal of Regeneration Greater Seal of Regeneration. This will help with survivability on both sides.
Even greater detail!
The reason I left the items at only 4 each is because almost all games will not last long enough for you to get more than that, assuming you even finish them. But I will now list options for extended games. Remember, these items are situational and optional depending on the circumstances of the game and your own personal preference.
Attack Damage:
Infinity Edge - This will greatly increase your attack damage even more and those crits will also hit a lot harder.
Madred's Bloodrazor - If you have any healthstackers or tanks, this will work great against them. In fact, it will work great against a lot of anything with health. It also allows you to hit faster.
Frozen Mallet - Although, it does not provide very much ability to hit harder, it prevents your enemies from getting away from you and gives you more health.
Stark's Fervor - Extra attack speed and lifesteal is always good. The passive armor reduction of all surrounding enemies also lets you deal more damage.
Hexdrinker - If you need to stay alive just a little longer, this gives you a shield. While adding some extra attack damage, you also get magic resistance.
Sword of the Occult - Since the main thing you want is attack damage, this is by far your best source. It is not a reliable item though.
Ability power:
Zhonya's Ring - An excellent source of AP for anybody.
Haunting Guise - An early source of health, AP, and magic penetration.
Void Staff - If you are happy with your survivability and enemies have magic resistance, this is an excellent item.
Nashor's Tooth - The most important parts here are ability power and especially cooldown reduction since you rely on abilities. Extra attack speed can't really hurt either.
Abyssal Scepter - You get more AP, magic resistance (thus survivability), and even more magic penetration.
Mejai's Soulstealer - This is of course the best possible source of AP. It is also just as unreliable as .
Defensive items for either:
Quicksilver Sash - While giving you passive magic resistance, you have your own cleanse. Against good CC teams is where this makes the biggest difference.
Sunfire Cape - LOL! Yes, you get health and armor. Even better, you get an additional 40 magic damage every second as an AoE.
Warden's Mail - You have great armor and health regeneration here. Also, anybody who hits you has a chance of slowing their own movement and attack speeds.
Guardian Angel - Aside from the armor and magic resistance, everybody knows this allows you to stay alive even when you die (on ocassion).
So...it honestly depends on your playstyle. If you prefer to stay in the fight dealing out damage all the time, go with attack damage. If you would much rather nuke people with your burst damage and then step back for a couple seconds, ability power is for you.[/i]
Thank you very much for your time, and I say again, Please read before making any decisions! Have a great day! :)


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Pteragogus pelycus
|Scope: Global
Language: English
|Scientific Name:
|Pteragogus pelycus Randall, 1981
Common Name(s):
Cossyphus opercularis Peters, 1855
Cossyphus opercularis Peters, 1855
Pteragogus opercularis (Peters, 1855)
Pteragogus opercularis (Peters, 1855)
|Red List Category & Criteria:
|Least Concern ver 3.1
|Year Published:
|Date Assessed:
|Sadovy, Y., Pollard, D.A. & Rocha, L.A.
|Craig, M.T. & Carpenter, K.E.
This is a small, cryptic and wide ranging species. There are no known major threats except from some minor utilization in the aquarium trade. It is therefore listed as Least Concern.
|Range Description:
|This species is found in the eastern Mediterranean (a Lessepian migrant from the Red Sea) (Golani et al. 2006), from Turkey, Greece and Cyprus (Kaya et al. 2000, Taskavak et al. 2000, Corsini and Economidis 1999, Golani and Sonin 1992, Randall 1981). Its native range is in the western Indian Ocean from the Red Sea and the eastern coast of Africa southwards to Durban, South Africa, and around Madagascar and adjacent Indian Ocean Islands.
|Countries occurrence:
Native:Comoros; Cyprus; Djibouti; Egypt; Eritrea; Greece; Israel; Jordan; Kenya; Lebanon; Madagascar; Mauritius; Mayotte; Mozambique; Réunion; Saudi Arabia; Seychelles; Somalia; South Africa; Sudan; Syrian Arab Republic; Tanzania, United Republic of; Turkey; Yemen
|FAO Marine Fishing Areas:
Indian Ocean – western; Mediterranean and Black Sea
|Additional data:
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|There is no population information available for this species. It is likely common in some parts of its range.
|Current Population Trend:
|Additional data:
|Habitat and Ecology:
|This species inhabits seagrass beds at depths from 0.5-28 m (Randall 1981).
|Use and Trade:
|This species is collected for the aquarium trade but is not commonly traded, as indicated by aquarium trade websites.
|Major Threat(s):
|There are no major threats known to this species.
|Conservation Actions:
|There are no species-specific conservation measures in place for this species. However, its distribution overlaps several marine protected areas within its range.
Corsini, M. and Economidis, P.S. 1999. Distribution extension of two Lessepsian migrants found in the marine area of the island of Rhodes (Aegean Sea, Greece). Cybium 23: 195-199.
Golani, D. and Sonin, O. 1992. New records of the Red Sea fishes, Pterois miles (Scorpaenidae) and Pteragogus pelycus (Labridae) from the eastern Mediterranean Sea. Japanese Journal Ichthyology 39(2): 167-169.
Golani, D., Ozturk, B. and Basusta, N. 2006. Sea Fishes of the Eastern Mediterranean. Turkish Marine Research Foundation, Istanbul.
IUCN. 2010. IUCN Red List of Threatened Species (ver. 2010.4). Available at: http://www.iucnredlist.org. (Accessed: 27 October 2010).
Kaya, M., Bilecenoglu, M. and Golani, D. 2000. New record of a Lessepsian migrant Pteragogus pelycus Randall, 1981 (Teleostei: Labridae) for northern Cyprus. Zoology in the Middle East 20: 65-68.
Randall, J.E. 1981. Two new species and six new records of labrid fishes from the Red Sea. Senckenbergiana Maritima 13: 79-109.
Randall, J.E. 1986. Labridae. In: M.M. Smith and P.C. Heemstra (eds), Smiths' sea fishes, pp. 683-706. Springer-Verlag, Berlin.
Taskavak, E., Bilecenoglu, M., Basusta, N. and Mater, S. 2000. Occurrence of Pteragogus pelycus Randall, 1981 (Teleostei: Labridae) and Petroscirtes ancylodon Rüppell, 1838 (Teleostei: Blennidae) in Turkish Mediterranean waters. Acta Adriatica 41(2): 53-58.
|Sadovy, Y., Pollard, D.A. & Rocha, L.A. 2010. Pteragogus pelycus. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2010: e.T187651A8590573. . Downloaded on 18 August 2018.
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Felling trees and taking 2 at a time
Felling trees and taking 2 at a time, a 2 fer. Actually cutting trees for firewood, something you rarely see on Axe men, I had no choice but to cut both of these trees at the same time like dominoes, Felling, 2 80 year old trees only growing intertwined and only a few feet apart, meant one or both would hang up on the other, making a very dangerous situation as i use a garden tractor for skidding logs, and it would not be heavy enough to pull these 20" logs down. I also need to have the oak tree i wanted for firewood fall on my trail to make it easier to saw into manageable logs. Here i use a powerful old chainsaw with a very worn out bar and chain on trees of a diameter as big as the bar. This made the cutting harder than needed as the chain cuts a more narrow curf allowing the chainsaw bar to get stuck in the tree. = =
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NEW YORK (Reuters) - Maria Sharapova's grand slam comeback was cut short in the fourth round of the U.S. Open on Sunday, but she had already lost her spark even before her 15-month doping ban, according to former world number one Mats Wilander.
The Russian's return to the big stage had been eagerly anticipated and her opening win against second seed Simona Halep prompted pundits to rate her among the favourites at Flushing Meadows.
But her run ended with a 5-7 6-4 6-2 defeat to Latvian 16th seed Anastasija Sevastova at Arthur Ashe Stadium.
"To be able to come back and play like she played is impressive but unfortunately when you go back you see she was not doing that well on tour since a couple of years before her suspension," former U.S. Open champion Wilander, at the U.S. Open as an analyst for Eurosport, said in his daily chat with Reuters.
"I think I made a mistake, it's not right for everybody to think she could have returned to a place where she was six or seven years ago."
Sharapova, who won her last grand slam tournament at the 2014 French Open, failed her drugs test at the 2016 Australian Open.
"She was not really playing that well before she got back from suspension. Why? Maybe she was lacking a bit of that Sharapova fire, like she was not as determined today," said Swede Wilander.
"On a few points I was a little bit surprised. I thought it was surprising that she did not win this match but then I remembered how she was playing before her ban.
"She never gave up but there was a little bit of confidence missing."
Wilander said the former world number one had brought a lot to the U.S. Open, her presence in the main stadium in her four matches making sure the 23,771 seats would be taken.
"(They were) great matches for her on Arthur Ashe, four matches in a row," said Wilander.
"What is cool about Sharapova is that she was not down after making a mistake, everybody makes mistakes. She was an inspiration for the tournament."
Reporting by Julien Pretot; Editing by Ian Ransom


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"Sunday's Daytime Emmy Awards show exceeded our expectations in every way," said Bob Mauro, President, NATAS. "With Mario Lopez (EXTRA), Nancy O'Dell and Kevin Frazier (ET) as our super-presenters and the incomparable Rita Moreno welcoming our Lifetime Achievement honoree, Sonia Manzano, 'Maria' of Sesame Street, it was an exciting evening for Daytime television and it is our pleasure to share the program in its entirety with the Daytime community, the fans and the entire entertainment media industry."
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3 Makeup Looks Inspired by My Favorite Albums of 2016
Since I'm a visual person I hardly ever remember the album title but I just remember what the album art looks like.
I have always been obsessed with the ocean, so I follow a lot of ocean-related Instagram accounts. My feed will constantly be flooded (pun intended) with beautiful aquatic photographs.
Last week, I found a gorgeous photo of green and purple anemone on Oceana's Insta page, and the color inspiration was too beautiful not to work into a LOTW!
Here's how I interpreted it.
For the rest of the face I used a coral blush mixed in with a little bit of gold bronzer and went with a creamy rose lipstick for my lips.
Here are my favorite looks from last week:
What "nature" accounts do you follow on Instagram? What other ocean-life gives you beauty inspiration? Let me know in the comments below, or on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Don't forget to tag @xovain and #xoLOTW.


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Adam Hill
BMus(Hons), PGCE Music, PG Diploma (Software Development)
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I began programming in 1989 on my Atari ST using STOS, sparking an early interest which would lead to me taking Computer Science at A-Level in 1996. I would spend my break times in the library writing utiltiies and games for myself and the other students in VB4 and The Games Factory. From here the music side of my life took off and programming fell by the wayside, save for a small music analysis program I wrote during my degree studies. In 2006 I went self-employed as a musician and web developer, turning out simple CMS sites. My first "real" programming job was for BAE Systems in 2007 as an Analyst Programmer. Here I worked on large enterprise Oracle database systems and began my study towards an MSc in Software Development. Three years later joined a media agency so I could make the transition to UI development and object-oriented code, working mainly in C# with Silverlight, WPF & ASP.NET. Recently I joined Dootrix to work on mobile and enterprise software. Here I'm picking up Objective-C and C++, and making the change to true Agile and Test Driven Development.
I began composing in 1989 on my Atari ST, using Quartet. Ten years later I had my first film music commission and my composition became more serious. I embarked on my first major work, sine caritas (1999), an oratorio for orchestra, choir, soloists, narrators and electronics, which was performed twice by the Bay House orchestra and choir. Elements of this grew into a requiem which won me the title of Most Promising Composer at Portsmouth Music Festival. I was commissioned to write the Millenium Fanfare for the opening of Gosport's Millenium Timespace landmark. Ideas from this piece eventually evolved into a brass quintet, Their Stubborn Hearts (2003). After leaving music college I wrote a jazz-dnb fusion piece, Prestidigitation (2005), for the jazz sextet 6pac for their album Last Minute Changes available on iTunes. In the same year I composed and produced the score to our Kung Fu spoof film, 36 Chambers of Inner Turmoil (2005).
I began playing trombone in 1989, and in 1999 went on to study Trombone at the Royal Northern College of Music under John Iveson, Andrew Berryman & Chris Houlding. There I had the opportunity to learn from many of the top players in the world, including Ian Bousfield, Joe Alessi, Christian Lindberg, Denis Wick and many others. I have played up and down the country professionally in all manner of ensembles.
I began playing the bass guitar in 1995, playing with anything from jazz groups and wind bands to heavy metal bands. I studied with Rob Milner in 1999. In 2003 I moved further North to play bass full time in the group Tau, which I had the pleasure of playing around the UK and America.


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Wordpress offers a lot of advantages when it comes to web publishing. There are a lot of reasons people use WordPress. One of the easiest to use functions of WordPress are widgets. Most WordPress themes come with "widget ready" sidebars. From the back office of WordPress you can drag and drop widgets into Your sidebars. Widgets can add such things to your site as:
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The above list is only touching on the functionality you can add with Widgets. If you want to take it to the next level you can also add widgets that don't come standard with your WordPress install.
I will share 3 that I have found very handy. Most of these widgets are added by using plugins.
1. Video Widget – This plugin will add a video widget that you can add to your sidebar. It will allow you to choose from over 25 video services. You can control video size within the widget. With this widget you only have to add the video ID as well – no embed code. Lastly, this widget will also allow you to add a list of videos that will be randomly chosen for your visitor.
2. Sexy Bookmarks Sidebar Widget – A quick note first, this plugin works with the original Sexy Bookmarks plugin so you will need that installed for this to work. It is a great and unique social media sharing plugin that you will find handy even if you don't want this widget. The widget itself will allow you to add Sexy Bookmarks to your sidebar. This widget looks great and should lead to more social media submissions for your site.
3. Flickr Widget – Flickr is one of the best and easiest ways to both store and share your images. With this plugin you will get a Flickr widget that will display your latest Flickr images in your sidebar. The widget will display up to 10 photos from a Flickr photostream.
These 3 widgets are a drop in the bucket compared to all of the widgets available out there. If you want to add something to your sidebar and can't figure it out – check out the WordPress plugins, they may have an add on widget that will give you exactly What you need.
One last suggestion: Please don't pack your sidebar so full of widgets it stretches out the screen. it looks sloppy and unprofessional, not to mention people usually don't scroll beneath your content to see your sidebar so it is wasted.
When used properly widgets can be a powerful addition to your WordPress site.


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Kershaw 1660 Leek is one of the famous knife designs made by Kenneth Onion for Kershaw. Kershaw knives have allied itself with many independent and custom knife makers to design and manufacture knives. Kenneth Onion aka Ken Onion have designed a lot of models and came up with splendid features to be incorporated in pocket knives. The SpeedSafe assisted opening technology was designed and perfected by Ken Onion, currently most of the Kershaw premium knives have SpeedSafe technology. The Leek series from Kershaw is very famous among knife enthusiasts, adventurers, and professionals. Out of the other models from Kershaw, this leek 1660 stands apart for numerous reasons.
Kershaw 1660 Leek, specs!
Blade length: is 3 inches (7.6cm).
Knife Overall Length: is 7 inches (17.9cm).
Knife length when closed: is 4 inches (10.3cm).
Total Weight: is 3 ounces (85g).
Materials used in the blade: is 410 Stainless steel with bead-blasted finish handle.
This small and compact knife is loved by all for its simple and elegant design. The materials used in the knife is completely of great and durable quality, including the screws. The knife weights only 3ounce making it the best lightest pocketknife to have. Most of the Kershaw products have their blade and handle coated with same material, which makes the knife visually appealing. The Kershaw 1660 Leek out of all, looks sexy and is as powerful as a beast, no wonder this knife was a best seller and took its place in Kershaw's hall of fame.
The Blade
Kershaw 1660 Leek has its blade made out of Sandvik 14C28N. Known for its hardness and high corrosion resistance, 14C28N also has a splendid edge performance. Sandvik steels are usually a mixture of one or more elements. The blade is very strong, having greater edge stability. Re-sharpening of the edge is easy with common tools. The blade is coated with bead-blast, giving the blade a silver-ish color and smooth edge. Unlike the Kershaw 1605CKTST this pocket knife is made entirely out of steel.
The Kershaw 1660 Leek has the sharpest blade ever, reviewed by many users. And indeed the edge is too sharp, cutting through all kind of medium and things. The 3-inch blade may restrict cutting of few things of bigger size. But all in all, the blade is more than enough for general purpose and makes Kershaw 1660 an ultimate EDC. The deployment of the blade is strikingly fast because of its size and the SpeedSafe technology. The flipper in the top of the handle or the thumbstud can be pulled or pushed respectively to get the blade into action. SpeedSafe ensures safety and easiness while doing it. It's handle is designed very similar to the famous Buck 110FG.
The handle
Kershaw uses Stainless steel in most of the models to provide a stronger and long lasting functionality. That being said Kershaw 1600's handle is completely made of 410 Stainless Steel, making the knife overall durable. The knife can withstand a whole lot of pressure on it. Making it a subtle choice as EDC. The surface of the handle is smooth and likely to have less grip overall.
However the jimping provided at both sides at the end of the blade and the thumb stud comes in handy. But it won't suffice enough when used in a wet environment. The knife comes with standard pocket clip that can be reversed according to the needs with the help of the extra holes given in the handle. The clip has "Kershaw" engraved in it, giving the pocket knife a brand look.
The locking mechanism
For holding the blade in its right place without making any fuss, and to be strong enough to withstand pressure, Kershaw uses frame lock, something which can be found in most of the Kershaw models. This is a simple working in which a part of the handle places itself behind the blade when it's open, locking the blade from closing. This frame lock is enough to hold the blade straight, even while working with some toughest materials. The strength of the lock depends on the handle material. Since 410 Stainless steel is hard, this lock will prove to be fail proof.
Our final verdict on Kershaw 1660 Ken Onion Leek Folding knife
With limited time warranty on the product and life time free sharpening, it is so much Kershaw offers for a splendid pocketknife. This attractive knife is also sought by women who love the stylish design. The knife is USA made, with promising quality and assurance. No matter how many pocketknives you have in your collection, there will always be enough space for Kershaw 1660. This compact knife will always be on our best pick.


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Romeoville police have arrested three students from Lewis University in connection with a racially charged incident in which a noose was hung in front of a dorm window.
The Will County state's attorney's office has charged Matthew McCormack, 21, of Schaumburg, Daniel Rusch, 19, of Schaumburg, and Michael Lisman, 20, of Kansas City, Mo., each with disorderly conduct, a misdemeanor, in the April 16 incident, according to school officials and police. The case is still under investigation, said a state's attorney's office spokesman.
According to police, residents of a North Hall dormitory reported that the men, who were in the room directly above theirs, were making racial slurs and threatening remarks about 1 a.m. The residents allege that the men also lowered a noose in front of their window.


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England: Should Liverpool's Steven Gerrard Consider His International Future?June 24, 2014
As Roy Hodgson's England crashed out of the World Cup after only two games, including a dismal display in a 2-1 loss to Uruguay, is it time for the Three Lions' captain, Steven Gerrard, to consider his England future?
A promising opening display—albeit during a loss—against Italy provided encouragement to England's tournament hopes, but a dismal performance against Oscar Tabarez's Uruguay overruled this.
Gerrard's Liverpool teammate, Luis Suarez, put the 34-year-old and his compatriots to the sword with two world-class finishes, possibly signalling the end of a fruitless England career for the midfielder.
In a press conference following the Uruguay loss, it was speculated that Gerrard would announce his international retirement.
The career-long Liverpool man cut a face of equal parts disappointment and defiance, currently quashing such speculation.
This isn't to say the midfielder won't call time on his Three Lions tenure, but the debate remains open.
With England set to test group-leaders Costa Rica in their final World Cup game of the tournament tonight, Hodgson is set to experiment with a host of peripheral figures, in somewhat charitable fashion.
Conspicuous in his absence is Gerrard, replaced by ex-Chelsea man Frank Lampard in the holding midfield role; the former is likely to enter the fray at some point, but this supplanting is somewhat telling.
With his role undermined by England's dour tournament display, and his future clearly under consideration, would now be the right time for Gerrard to hang up his international boots?
Professional Opinion
A vast array of World Cup pundits are at loggerheads over the situation.
Firstly, Liverpool legend and BBC commentator Mark Lawrenson, writing for the Liverpool Echo, believes the midfielder should retire from the international game to further his club career.
Retire now and he preserves his Liverpool career even further. Those knocks he will accumulate throughout the season will be given a chance to recover during the international break. He won't have to travel and won't have the extra games. It can only mean one thing – more years in his legs.
Former England manager and pundit Glenn Hoddle, speaking to ITV, echoed Lawrenson's view on extending Gerrard's club career, but stressed this as a reason to delay an international retirement.
Steven Gerrard, in the role he plays for Liverpool, could play another four years like that, easy. I'd look straight down the camera and say 'please don't hang your international boots up'.
Both still clearly believe that the 34-year-old is a key player for his club—a side which, with Gerrard in his newly tweaked regista role, finished second in the Premier League last season.
It is difficult to ascertain which is taking the more selfish viewpoint.
However, it is clear from Gerrard's performances for the Reds in 2013/14 that the midfielder can provide the solid foundation from which a progressive, malleable attacking side can be built open.
From Liverpool to England
This is a player who, per Squawka, scored 13 goals and made 13 assists for Liverpool last season, who made 67 chances in total—second only to the effervescent Suarez—and who made on average five defensive actions per game—the most of any Liverpool midfielder.
But this is unfortunately something that hasn't translated as well to the England cause, culminating in Spanish newspaper AS opting out of a rating for Gerrard for his performance against Uruguay.
Furthermore, BBC pundit and former Arsenal and England centre-back Martin Keown, writing for the Daily Mail, gave the midfielder a five-out-of-10 rating, describing Gerrard as "poor."
Most of this criticism stems from the unfortunate winning of an aerial challenge, leading to Suarez's second, sumptuously taken goal on 85 minutes; however, this blame is unfounded.
The hapless Phil Jagielka, invisible to the talents of Suarez throughout, can accept much of said blame; unfortunately, it is England's captain who has become the scapegoat.
Furthermore, Gerrard has been criticised for failing to replicate his finely balanced displays, abundant last season for the Reds, in an England shirt.
Tactical Deficiencies
Deployed consistently alongside club teammate Jordan Henderson in a midfield two, this is clearly Hodgson's attempt at transplanting Brendan Rodgers' success to the international stage; naturally, the pair of Gerrard and Henderson became the nucleus around which a title charge was built.
However, against both Italy and—particularly—Uruguay, Gerrard was unable to utilise his creative talents in tandem with his defensive duties, as England became increasingly overrun.
The keyword in the above criticism is "duo," and this is arguably the biggest undoing of Hodgson's World Cup attempts in 2014, and one in which the 66-year-old will need to address immediately.
Under Rodgers at Liverpool, Gerrard is complemented in the regista role by both Henderson and an additional midfielder, usually either Messrs Joe Allen or Philippe Coutinho, who provide the necessary legwork.
Under Hodgson for England, Gerrard was left with only Henderson in the midfield, with a combination of Danny Welbeck, Wayne Rooney and Raheem Sterling operating in the more advanced roles.
This left the Liverpool men isolated and vulnerable, an issue abundantly clear in Gerrard's headed mistake.
Furthermore, this is an issue compounded by Tabarez's tactical isolation of Gerrard, tasking forward Edinson Cavani with somewhat of a man-marking operation, to great effect.
It was Cavani's pressure that led to Gerrard's headed "assist" for Suarez, and the PSG man terrorised the midfielder throughout proceedings.
This tactical masterstroke worked in tandem with Hodgson's tactical deficiency, working to embarrass an admittedly poor Gerrard and conjure immense speculation over the future of one of England's few genuine greats amongst the current crop.
Therefore, Lawrenson may be far from selfless in his wanting Gerrard to retire for the sake of his club career, but the discrepancies between the midfielder under Rodgers and under Hodgson are clear.
Perhaps the time is right for Gerrard to call it quits and end a veritable misery.
Barney Ronay, writing for The Guardian, suggested that Gerrard's inclusion in the England midfield came mainly down to a lack of options for Hodgson.
[R]ecently defensive midfield was always a compromise, a last wringing-out of what remains. And with this in mind, Gerrard has been a little harshly picked out in Brazil. Let's face it, he is playing for England now only because no one better has come along.
However, there are at least three options in the current England squad who have a chance of fulfilling Gerrard's role in the future for the Three Lions, albeit likely in a tweaked formation.
England Hopefuls
Firstly, former England player Stan Collymore opted for Arsenal dynamo Jack Wilshere, as he wrote for the Mirror, "If Jack can rise to the occasion at least we might be able to take a positive from it and have a platform to build on."
The 22-year-old certainly has the creative abilities capable of commanding a central role, but he would need to grow into the responsibilities of consistency that the England shirt demands.
Elsewhere, Gerrard's current Liverpool colleague Henderson could have his sights set on the 34-year-old's role for both club and country in the near future.
The former Sunderland man, per Squawka, had a higher passing accuracy than Gerrard in the Premier League last season, with his 87 percent slightly trumping his captain's 86 percent.
Furthermore, with his game based on boundless energy, Henderson's pressing game—along with a growing influence and experience—would suit this replacement adeptly.
Finally, away from Anfield and across Stanley Park shines a recently unearthed diamond in Everton's Ross Barkley.
The 20-year-old's game bears all the hallmarks, of fearlessness and immeasurable quality, of a younger Gerrard, and with the right management he could tailor his game to assume this role in the future.
Gerrard's Future
On to the future, with Roy Hodgson (h/t BBC Sport) desperate for Gerrard to prolong his international career, both captain and manager have come to a crossroads.
It is clear that, having developed his game at Liverpool to great effect, the midfielder can still contribute massively in the deep-lying role for his country, but this would require a tactical shift from Hodgson.
A shift into a midfield three is paramount, without this switch Gerrard will be without the necessary support needed to thrive.
If this isn't to be, then the 34-year-old may well be best taking Lawrenson's advice and focus on the Premier League with the Reds, in a role which can last for the foreseeable future yet.
Players such as Wilshere, Henderson and Barkley should provide Hodgson with bountiful options in the future, suggesting this could be a profitable decision either way.
One thing remains clear: If Gerrard is to announce his retirement at some point in the near future, and despite a disappointing tournament, the England captain has been misused and scapegoated.


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French Economy Minister's Exit Reflects Divisions
Montebourg's Departure Highlights Split With President Over Economic Policy
PARIS—For the past two years Socialist heavyweight Arnaud Montebourg has maintained his position in France's government despite launching periodic attacks on the rightward drift of President François Hollande. On Monday, hours after his latest broadside, Mr. Montebourg was shown the door.
Mr. Hollande dissolved his cabinet and Mr. Montebourg said he wouldn't seek a position in the next team.


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Drive along the four-lane U.S. 64 highway in Chatham County, and you'll see farmhouses and fields hemming the highway and intersecting with bucolic side roads such as Big Woods, Seaforth, Pea Ridge and Beaver Creek. Small produce stands, such as Jean's Berry Patch at the corner of U.S. 64 and N.C. 751, crop up near the road during the summer.
Anchoring these intersections are gas stations that sell bait and tackle to fishermen headed for Jordan Lake and frozen treats to boaters sunburned and weary after a day on the water. As you head west toward Pittsboro, you pass a thick stand of pines and hardwoods and can occasionally glimpse a plane bound for the airport—a silver splash reflecting off the lake.
Now imagine U.S. 64 as a blur, a widened, limited-access expressway designed to cannonball you from Raleigh to Charlotte. Many of the farmhouses, fields and gas stations are gone, and there's no time to stop by—nor an easy entrance to—the lake.
That's the long-range plan of the N.C. Department of Transportation, which plans to transform 19 miles of U.S. 64, 10 of them in Chatham County, into a high-speed route. And that's the fear of Chatham County commissioners and concerned citizens who say the economic and environmental impacts of the expansion could irreparably harm the county and Jordan Lake.
Yet even after five years of study, the project, now in Phase 2, still contains many unknowns. The cost is projected to be $410 million—but given the history of cost overruns, that's a significant underestimate. The state doesn't know how it will pay for the expansion, nor has it grappled with federal environmental regulations governing Jordan Lake.
"This is long-range planning, and we need to educate people on that. Publishing this study does not mean it will happen tomorrow, or even 10 years from now," said Dan Thomas, an engineer with NCDOT's planning branch.
That said, Chatham County Commissioners, who oppose the project but have been largely excluded from the decision making, question the wisdom of this long-range plan. It leaves many unanswered questions, yet if approved by NCDOT, it would have a significant impact, tying up the county's land-use and transportation plans for the next 25 years while altering the future of northeastern Chatham County.
There is a 14,000-acre obstacle to the U.S. 64 expansion: Jordan Lake, which, although polluted, is a source of drinking water for several Triangle communities. It is also an important recreational resource and a home to several rare and threatened species.
However, NCDOT's plan doesn't deal with how to expand the highway beyond the bridge that currently crosses the waterway. "Addressing the lake will be a future issue that we won't tackle for a good while," said Peter Trencansky, senior engineer with the N.C. United Research Services Corporation, a consultant on the project.
That's the problem. By the time NCDOT tackles the environmental issues, it could have invested too much time and money into the project to back out. What could be a deal breaker could actually be a deal maker.
The federal and state environmental permitting processes, legally required for projects that use federal funding or affect federal lands (Jordan Lake is managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers), take years of study and public comment. But these processes can't begin until the project gets funding—and currently there is none.
Chatham County also has rules about protected, or buffer, areas around the lake.
Haw Riverkeeper Elaine Chiosso said an expansion will impact Jordan Lake and the creeks that feed it. Water quality, which according to federal standards is already impaired because of pollution in some parts of the lake, could suffer due to runoff from construction and traffic. "I can say that the Haw River Assembly will be opposed to expansion," she said. "It will entail a very expensive and environmentally challenging building of new bridges across Jordan Lake. I fear this cannot be done without harming water quality, aquatic habitat and recreation during its construction. We should be looking to maximize new public transportation rather than widening highways."
Thomas Gremillion, an attorney with the Southern Environmental Law Center, said that building limited-access highways can encourage careful land-use planning, but until NCDOT begins an environmental assessment it would be difficult to gauge the project's impacts.
The only known impact is the closure of side roads that access Jordan Lake. Only park and emergency vehicles could reach the lake directly via the highway. Motorists would have to navigate U-turns to reach the few access roads.
A lack of accessibility worries Chatham County Commissioner Sally Kost, who said the county could further benefit economically from the recreational uses of the lake. "Is there something we could build along the 64 corridor that would take advantage of the people coming to the lake?" she said. "We don't know yet, but the freeway would wipe out any opportunity we might have for benefiting from the lake."
Jordan Lake has cost Chatham County in the past. After at least two decades of legal wrangling, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers flooded 21 square miles of privately owned tobacco and cotton fields to build the lake, which was filled in 1982.
"We have lost a billion dollars of property value to the federal government," Chatham County Commissioner George Lucier said, "and I think we've given a lot to the regional good."
As designed, the new highway would make it difficult for motorists to reach access roads that lead to small businesses. "We don't see the benefit to us for travelers to get through Chatham County as fast as they can," said Commissioner Lucier. "We're trying to expand our economic development, and encouraging people to pass the county does not help us."
Chatham County is looking to U.S. 64 to help the county's economy. Although the county's Commercial Corridor Ordinance discourages strip malls along the highway, it does encourage commercial development at certain locations. For example, commissioners have approved an industrial park at the intersection of N.C. 751 and U.S. 64.
In a letter written last year to NCDOT, Chatham commissioners recommended halting the project because it would hurt future commercial development. "Chatham County desires to bring people into the County and not serve as a convenient bypass of the County for traffic to move onward to the west," the letter read.
State transportation officials responded, arguing that the expressway would actually "enhance the economic development potential for the counties and communities along the corridor." However, on its website NCDOT acknowledges that the viability of small businesses could be harmed—while large retailers such as Walmart could flourish. "How a business would be affected by a reduction in pass-by traffic can vary according to the type of business," the website reads. "A business that motorists go to regardless of the route, like a big box retailer or sit-down restaurant, is often unaffected or positively affected by reduced traffic. In contrast, a convenience- or impulse-type business, such as a gas station, relies on pass-by traffic and may be adversely affected."
These convenience businesses are precisely what Chatham's Commercial Corridor Ordinance wants to encourage while retaining the county's rural appeal.
The expansion would require the state to buy private property at each intersection. The Wilsonville intersection at Farrington and Beaver Creek roads would lose its two gas stations, according to the draft study. Closer to Pittsboro, a gas station, mini-storage facility and a house would be demolished at the intersection of Mt. Gilead Church and North Pea Ridge roads. North Pea Ridge Road is the quickest route to a Jordan Lake beach and picnic area, which also has a boat launch.
At the Big Woods and Seaforth roads, the Windfall Development boasting the largest estate home sites in Chatham County—starting at $800,000. Windfall Vice President Jonna Birtcher wouldn't comment on the project specifically, but she did say Windfall would lose five developed lots when freeway construction begins.
"The benefit of a plan like this is that now in 2010, you know the vision for U.S. 64, and you can start looking at that and making modifications," said Trencansky. "If you are a developer, you start thinking about the provisions or infrastructures you'd need to allow for the plan."
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Despite the childish appearance, the LEGO brand of video games are actually well constructed (pun unintended) and offer a wide demographic countless hours of fun. Several well known franchises (ranging from Star Wars to Batman) have all received their own LEGO-centric games, but the latest game will be taking aim at the Marvel universe and its copious number of popular heroes and antagonists in LEGO Marvel Super Heroes.
Set to deliver a super charged performance later this year on a plethora of platforms, LEGO Marvel Super Heroes has received a brand new trailer, straight from Gamescom no less, to begin getting both LEGO and Marvel aficionados hyped for the title's impending release. The trailer features a number of recognizable characters from the iconic comic label and it does a great job at giving hopeful players a lay of the blocky chaos that awaits them; although the previously announced Stan Lee is absent from the footage.
Along with a handful of character confirmations — including what can easily be considered the largest inclusion yet featured prominently at the end — the new teaser gives a glimpse at the game's story. Based on the trailer, the notorious Doctor Doom is at it again, but this time he's hired nearly every villain there is. It then becomes the job of every available Marvel hero to step up and put the doctor down, all while retaining that trademark humor the LEGO games are so well known for.
Our hands-on time with LEGO Marvel Super Heroes during this year's Comic-Con proved fruitful, and had us genuinely excited for the final product. There's still much we don't know about the game, but with TT Games once again running the show there's very little cause for concern.
What did you think of the trailer, Ranters? Which Marvel hero or villain are you still hoping makes the cut?
LEGO Marvel Super Heroes will be available this Fall for Xbox 360, Xbox One, PS3, PS4, Wii U, PC, PS Vita, 3DS, and DS.
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MILAN BAROS was today tipped to build on his excellent first full season in England to become one of the most lethal marksmen in the Premiership.
Baros' Czech mate Vladimir Smicer hailed the 21-year-old's rise to prominence this season after admitting he had doubts his compatriot would make the grade.
The youngster's 12-goal haul was one of the highlights of Liverpool's campaign, making him joint second highest scorer this season.
After a difficult settling in period at Anfield, Baros is now well established in Gerard Houllier's plans.
And Smicer believes his fellow countryman will be an even more potent force if he develops at the same rate as this year.
Smicer said: "When Milan first came to Liverpool I didn't think he would be anything. He had done so well for the Czech . team but he wasn't the same player when he came here.
"Then he worked hard at his game to prove himself and you can see the results. He has scored some beautiful goals for us this season and created chances too.
"The good thing about him is he is so young and has time to develop. What I like about him is he always desperately wants to score goals every time he plays, which is vital for a striker.
"We have a lot of talented young players in the Czech Republic, but there is no doubt Milan is considered the best. He has a big future."


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On Big Brother, things got emotional when former "Head of Household" Jason Dent finally got to enjoy one of the perks of winning HOH — receiving a letter from his family.
The 38-year-old rodeo clown from Humeston, Iowa, was brought to tears as soon as he started reading the letter out loud to his fellow houseguests. However, it was when he read that his son wants him to win Big Brother because he is going to be a big brother, that Dent completely lost it … in a good way. In fact, the whole house was brought to tears as they all celebrated the news of his wife's pregnancy.
Dent was also still serving out his punishment of wearing the "extreme-atard" 24/7, so watching him scream at the top of his lungs and collapse to the floor crying tears of joy was even more fun.
In the diary room, Dent shared, "I love my family so much more right now than I ever have, and I didn't even think that was possible. I wish I could see them. But it doesn't get any better. It's such a driving factor to make big moves and make sure I make it to the end more than ever now."
While Jason is still gunning for the $500,000 BB19 prize, at least he knows that at home he's already winning.
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> Hardware decoding through VA-API is working on some Intel chipsets > and CPUs, but I haven't seen any usable GPU deinterlacing implementations > besides those in Nvidia's VDPAU. I also would like to remind the framerate issues. Naturally you decide what is enough precision and quality for you. Computer hardware usually cannot provide 50.000Hz, 59.940Hz or 23.976Hz outputs to your TV/Monitor. This will cause some judder on display output as MPEG/AVC input-stream is not synchronized to output framerate. For example dedicated blu-ray player Philips BDP3000 had a 24.000Hz output (before firmware fix) which resulted a jumped frame every 42 seconds as real input stream is 23.976Hz. It was annoying after you noticed it. But luckily now it is fixed to real 23.976 output. With this bridge we come to VGA-hardware which might have 50.01Hz closest to 50Hz signal. So every 100 frames we get a jump in picture synch. Ever seen jumping camera panning while watching a film and got annoyed by it? For ATI cards there is a dynamic framerate fix, unfortunately there is not one for Nvidia cards. Nvidia has good HW acceleration but potentially bad output. With ATI vice versa. This ATI fix fixes 50.01 by dynamically reprogramming VGA timers so real output is 50.000Hz. (General description, the author can describe more if needed). So if you aim to HD with full HD quality I'd be carefull with computer outputs. My answer was to setup Popcorn hour to output 50.000Hz with TV-stuff. Unfortunately you lose some easy-of-use with VDR as you need to have separate layer to set up etc. Also as original question came from Finland and if you use commercial HD channels they are (or at least should be) paired to your receiver. Happy hunting for HW & SW..
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Let the memory of Quincy be with us forever
- 25 years old
- Born on August 21, 1979 .
- Passed away on November 25, 2004 .
This memorial website was created in memory of our loved one, Quincy Mannery 25 years old , born on August 21, 1979 and passed away on November 25, 2004. We will remember him forever.
Wow! So many memories of me and my brother! I remember (vaguely) being probably 5 or 6 years old, I was picked on (of course being the baby- youngest out of 4). I got one chance to pay Quincy back for something. He was laying on the living room floor watching wrestling (on his stomach). I jumped on his back, pulling his hair (gheri curls are hard to grip by the way) and crying like it was "no tomorrow". Of course, Momma and Rachel was uncomfortably laughing. At about 9 years old, Quincy wrote my first rap song. We practiced it about 3 or 4 times and then, it was performed in front of mommy and Aunt Batavia (I believe). I am far from a rapper but he made me feel like the next up and coming superstar! I remember shooting at birds with Quincy's bee bee gun (No, we didn't hit any! Our skill was definitely not aim or hunting). I remember Quincy starting selling candy to the neighborhood kids, one time, he finally let me help with the freeze cups and Now And Later candies. I was so excited! We were later robbed late at night but I felt a bit safer because he was there. I remember riding in his SUV just listening to him rap to 2Short, 2Pac, Emenim, and Kanye West. One comment that he made was "Kanye is going to make millions one day". This was when Kanye first came out, before anyone even hear of him. For some reason, Quincy could "scope" out talent before anyone else that I knew! One sound in particuar that stands out is Blackstreet- Don't leave me. He would "belt" this song. It didn't sound the best but at least I was in his presence to be able to cover my ears. I remember going over to his apartment and helping make his T-shirts in hopes to launch Cre-8-Away Enterprises. I was listening to him speak about politics, his children, religion and an array of other topics. I remember thinking, "He is so smart! I'm so proud that he is my big brother." I remember Quincy and I jokingly telling Leah that she was adopted and we found her in the trashcan. Leah believed it for a while until she got a little older and figured out, we look too much alike. She later started not to believe us! No one else may get our sense of humor but some jokes and laughter is an inside thing. Somethings that only siblings can laugh to. I feel like it was no too long afterwards, I remember listening to Macy Gray- Time Of My Life and The Winans- Count it all Joy without my big brother...at his funeral. Quincy taught me to love while I still have time. Family comes first and work hard even when you don' necessarily feel like it. Gone too soon but God knows best. Live-Love-Laugh. Time goes so fast. Q... be right there next to Jesus once my time is up here on earth. Thanks for all of your memories. I love you big brother! Love, Ellori
To my only beloved only son and best friend Quincy I Love and Miss you so very much. My Life is not the same without you. Imagine having half of a heart. Somehow God loved and needed you more so fly high son and see you again one day. Love Mom-D ( as you named me ) smile I Loved You more than me! My Roaddog, Co-worker , son-friend, and Heart! We will Never give up and Never Say die! Happy Birthday with Jesus. 8-21-16


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Peterson and Brooks among four-way tie in Switzerland
Paul Peterson continued his superb form and Daniel Brooks finished strong as the duo finished the first round of the European Masters in a four-way share of the lead with Frenchmen Mike Lorenzo-Vera and Gregory Havret.
American Peterson claimed his first European Tour title at the Czech Masters and carded an impressive six-under-par 64 at the Crans-sur-Sierre Golf Club in Switzerland on Thursday.
A birdie at the last saw him beat Ryder Cup rookie Thomas Pieters in Prague, and Peterson once again went one stroke under par on the 18th hole to complete a near flawless round.
Peterson was two under by the turn and hit four more birdies on the way home, the only blot on his scorecard coming with a bogey at 11.
Englishman Brooks was two under through 13 holes, but he shot up the leaderboard with back-to-back eagles on the par-five 14th and 15th holes.
And, although a bogey at 16 stemmed his progress somewhat, another birdie at 17 and a par at the last ensured he remained among the leaders.
Havret's day started in auspicious fashion with a bogey at the first, but that proved the only blot on his scorecard as the Frenchman went seven under through the last 14 holes - including a run of three birdies between the sixth and eighth holes.
Lorenzo-Vera completes the leading quartet. The Frenchman shot a bogey-free round and played just 30 strokes after the turn in an impressive outing.
Masters victor and defending champion Danny Willett, who will contest his first Ryder Cup this month, and Andrew 'Beef' Johnston are among nine players who are just one stroke off the pace.
However, it was a day to forget for Ryder Cup rookies Andy Sullivan and Matthew Fitzpatrick, who are four and five over respectively and face a battle to make the weekend.


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