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(Reuters) - The U.S. Federal Communications Commission is considering relaxing the foreign investment limit in TV and radio stations as part of its review of broadcast ownership rules.
Under the current rules, there is a 25 percent cap on any foreign investment in a U.S. broadcast holding company. The FCC will discuss the agenda at its next open meeting on November 14.
"Approval of this item will clarify the commission's intention to review, on a case-by-case basis, proposed transactions that would exceed the 25 percent benchmark that restricts foreign ownership in companies holding broadcast licenses," FCC Acting Chairwoman Mignon Clyburn said in a notification posted on the agency's website. (http://link.reuters.com/tum24v)
The FCC postponed its vote in February on new media-ownership rules until an outside study of an impact on minority broadcasters was complete.
On Thursday, the FCC said it will conduct a study on the Hispanic television landscape in the United States.
FCC Commissioner Ajit Pai said he is optimistic that the agency will eliminate the foreign ownership restrictions.
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Pai added that the "disparity makes no sense, especially considering the difficult financial circumstances facing many broadcasters."
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New London — In his short six years of life, Anthony Bernoudy touched the lives of both those he knew and didn't know.
Anthony, who drowned July 4 at Greens Harbor Beach, was honored Wednesday by the Carabetta family, who are strangers to him and his family but nonetheless touched by the young boy's loss to the community.
"I have a 6-year-old grandson, and it just hit me like a ton of bricks," said JoAnn Carabetta, whose family owns and manages The Homes at Pride Point & Progress Point. "What if this were me or if this happened to my family? I just wanted to do something to remember his life."
Unbeknownst to Carabetta until recently, Anthony had played Little League baseball for the team her family sponsors in New London.
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Anthony's grandmother, Tara Bernoudy, said she was appreciative of the community's support.
"He was a special little boy, but I just didn't know how special he was until his passing ,because so many people said they were touched by him," she said. "This is helping us through the grieving process."
Bernoudy's mother, Tamyra Bernoudy, said she was happy to see that her son was loved by so many.
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Little League coaches Andrew Lee and Darrin Britt also attended the memorial.
"He worked twice as hard in every practice, in every game," Lee said of Bernoudy. "He had a smile that would light up a room. He will always be remembered in the New London Little League."
Council President Michael Passero, state Rep. Ernest Hewett, D-New London, and Jane Glover, the city's chief administrative officer, also briefly spoke.
Glover said she thought the memorial was fitting because Anthony was truly a "city kid."
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Before the ceremony concluded, Carabetta's adult children, William Johnson and Ashley Johnson, and property manager Mayra Lackings presented Tara and Tamyra with Little League T-shirts with Anthony's number 8 on the back.
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Children who do not sleep enough may suffer from worse behavioral problems. A key part of treatment is to ensure that children with ADHD get plenty of sleep.
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Prof. Given announced the upcoming Classics Lecture: Prof. Greg Kneidel from the University of Connecticut will lecture on Ovid and John Donne, on February 23. Lecture is co-sponsored by the English Department's Donne Variorum Project.
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Prof. Given and Prof. Stevens proposed that Classics and Classical Civilization concentrators should be required to take an introduction to Greek or Roman literature (CLAS 2220 or 2230) instead of introduction to Classics (CLAS 2000) so that students would have a smaller seminar earlier in their careers and receive more attention to writing skills. The motion passed unanimously.
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Reading Mike Johnston's blog (
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) got me to thinking about how I am archiving my photos, and that I have very few prints. I'm convinced that my family and I would love nice sets of archival quality prints to have at the house. I have been married for 5 years and have 3 kids, so there are a lot of photos, 1 year of film and 4 that have been digital. My guess of around 1500 photos needed to print is probably correct, though possibly a little low. I expect to make copies of many for family as Christmas/birthday gifts going forward.
My wife is constantly requesting that I make prints, but all I have is a Canon i960 that I hate messing with. The colors are just never correct. (I have a color-calibrated LCD using the Gretag Macbeth system.)
So I'm thinking of a couple alternatives:
1) Farm it all out to a print shop, probably EZprints through my SmugMug Pro account. I can specify easily that they not do any color correction themselves. Put in a normal photo album.
2) Buy an Epson 2400. Make most of the prints at 4x6 and 5x7, stick them in a standard photo album and get on with life.
3) Buy a 4800 (or possibly the new Canon), and use all 11x14 or larger paper with various sized prints on each page. I would then have it all bound into a pseudo-book. I think this would be more fun and more aesthetically pleasing long-term, but a pretty big time commitment and a lot of money up front.
I'm pretty good with Photoshop CS2 and Camera Raw, and most of the processing is already complete. I really like the idea of making the prints myself, but I'm a little intimidated by the amount of time it will take to go back through 4 years worth of photos.
It feels like the ink cost for that amount of prints makes buying a 2400 a bad decision. It also feels like a waste to farm out that number of prints over the next 2-3 months, as that money could have gone to a new printer.
My wife isn't too jazzed about me getting a printer, because in her mind I haven't used the i960 very much that I already have. I'm trying to figure out the best decision financially, anyone have any opinions? I don't know how to take into account the learning curve required to start gettting prints that I'm happy with. If I decide to go with a printer, do you recommend that I get something like Uwe's printing guide on Outbackphoto.com?
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For family stuff I use a Epson PictureMate 4.6 printer and I love it. The prints look great and it is very easy to use. I take my final .tif images and batch them through PSCS2 to flatten them, reduce the size to 4x6" @360 dpi, and apply output sharpening (PhotoKit Sharpener). I print from PS using printer colour management.
The cost per sheet is decent: $29 US or $39 Can list price for 100 glossy 4x6 sheets and enough ink for about 120 shots. The prints are archival and water/smug proof. I really like the convenience of being about to run off a bunch of prints whenever I want. The printer itself is pretty cheap if you get the basic model without the LCD screen. I have made around 1200 prints since I got the printer a year or so ago, and the printer hasn't had any problems. Head clogs are rare when I use it regularily, which is most of the time. I find if I let it sit for a couple of weeks without using it, I will have to run the head cleaning routine though.
I also have an Epson 2200, but I wouldn't want to use it for high volume 4x6 prints. The PictureMate does much better glossy printing, as the inks are glossy inks. The PictureMate doesn't have light cyan, light magenta and light black, but it does add in Red and Blue so gamut/saturation is pretty good.
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If you are making 4x6 or 7x7 prints, it doesn't reallly pay to do them yourself. You can't compete with on line printing. You mentioned smugmug. Given that if you print them yourself they will cost at least twice as much as that, why not take the money you save and put it toward a better printer for printing those enlargements?
I have an epson 2200 but the only time I use it for small prints is when I am making a limited number of prints for cards and I am in a hurry. Otherwise all prints are sent out to a lab.
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i'm extremely new to the printing world so some of what i say might be off (someone please correct me if i'm wrong), but here it is for what it's worth:
i did some calculation of costs and found that small print sizes such as 4x6 are cheaper if you get them done from a printing service.
if you plan to print big and in large volume then a printer that uses large ink tanks and long rolls of paper (like an epson 4800) can easily pay for itself. it actually costs a lot more per print when using a smaller capacity machine like a 2400. it would be interesting to see how economical it is to run the new canon ipf5000
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I know dot photo has bulk printing packages. I presume other printers have the same. You just can't match those prices printing yourself.
(Plus I think insanity would set in long before you hit 1500 prints. You'd hear a gas pump printing a sales receipt and you'd curl into the fetal position. I've seen it before. It's ugly.)
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"My wife isn't too jazzed about me getting a printer, because in her mind I haven't used the i960 very much that I already have."
Here's how to solve that little problem... Go out to the garage and get a small hammer. Come back in and give an internal part, any part a really hard whack and then hide the hammer and a couple of days later casually mention that the printer doesn't want to work anymore and you need to get a new one.
See how easy that was??
As to the photos.. you could even take a CD or two to the local big box store that has those kiosks and load a bunch at a time.
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FRESNO, Calif. (AP) — A California slaughterhouse where videotaped mistreatment of cows prompted the largest meat recall in U.S. history has reached a symbolic $500 million settlement with an animal welfare group and the federal government.
The record penalty for the animal abuse case is not expected to be paid because Riverside County-based Hallmark Meat Co. is bankrupt.
The tentative settlement of the civil lawsuit was announced Friday by the Humane Society of the United States, which filed the case and later was joined by the U.S. Department of Justice.
"It's a deterrence judgment," HSUS attorney Jonathan R. Lovvorn said. "It informs other federal government contractors that when your contract says you provide humane handling, if you don't do that you're likely to end up bankrupt as well."
The case marked the first time federal fraud statutes were used in an animal abuse case, the HSUS said. As a supplier of meats for the national school lunch program, the company had signed federal contracts certifying that it would provide humane treatment of animals sent to the company for slaughter.
The widely circulated video shot by an undercover operative in 2007 showed "downer cows" — those too weak or sick to walk — being dragged by chains, rammed by forklifts and sprayed with high-pressure water by employees who wanted them to stand and walk to slaughter.
The video sparked the largest beef recall in U.S. history in 2008. Nearly 37 million pounds of the 143 million pounds recalled had gone to school lunch programs, and most had been eaten by the time of the recall. The recall cost taxpayers $150 million.
The settlement announced Friday is with the two main defendants in the case.
Under the terms, father and son Donald Hallmark Sr. and Donald Hallmark Jr., general partners of Hallmark Meat Co., have five years to pay a separate settlement of $316,802, or the bulk of their remaining personal assets. The Hallmarks have agreed to cooperate with the Justice Department and the animal welfare group in settling the litigation against the remaining seven defendants, who were said to be peripheral to the company's operation.
The Humane Society of the United States filed a civil complaint in U.S. District Court in Riverside in 2009, and the U.S. Justice Department intervened after research showed that one of the packing plant partners, the late Aaron Magidow, had two felony convictions related to illegal industry practices.
Downed cows, like those shown in the video, can pose an increased risk for mad cow and other diseases. No mad cow cases have been linked to the recalled meat from Hallmark Meat Co.
The video was played heavily in California's 2008 campaign for Proposition 2, a ballot initiative sponsored by the HSUS that improved conditions for farm animals, most notably requiring larger cages for chickens. The initiative passed with 63.5 percent of the vote.
The fraud lawsuit against Hallmark alleged the government paid the company money it was not entitled to because the company lied about meeting the conditions of its contracts regarding humane treatment of cows.
"When you look at the video, it's about as far from humane treatment as you can get," Lovvorn said.
C. Tucker Cheadle, an attorney for the Hallmarks, did not immediately return calls seeking comment. Assistant U.S. Attorney David K. Barrett declined to comment. The settlement must be approved by a judge.
The $497 million agreement with the bankrupt company will go unpaid, Lovvorn said. The amount was determined under the treble damages provision of the federal False Claims Act.
In court papers, the plaintiffs alleged that the meatpacking plant slaughtered and processed downer cows from January 2004 to September 2007 at the average rate of one every six weeks.
The settlement agreement followed another slaughterhouse abuse investigation in August in Central California.
In that case, the federal government suspended its purchases from Central Valley Meat Co. of Hanford after a video by an undercover operative from Compassion Over Killing showed downed animals being repeatedly kicked, shocked and pulled by the tails by workers trying to get them to stand. That cruelty investigation is ongoing.


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LocationBirch Run, MI
12410 Dixie Highway
Birch Run, MI 48415
New 2017 Keystone RV Outback Ultra Lite 255UBH
Load up your family, and enjoy time away with this Keystone Outback Ultra Lite 255UBH travel trailer. This model features a single slide, rear bunks, and an outdoor kitchen.
As you enter to your right you will find the front bedroom with a queen bed, wardrobes, and overhead storage. There are two sliding doors to close for privacy.
The kitchen and living area have a slide out u-shaped dinette which helps to open up the floor space, and adjacent is a large pantry for the non-perishables.
Next to the entry door along the curb side wall there is an angled countertop with a kitchen sink, three burner range, overhead cabinets, and a refrigerator. The entertainment center is located on the center interior wall for easy viewing from this combined space.
Located in the right rear corner you will find the bathroom with a sink, toilet, and shower.
There is plenty of room for your kids to sleep on the double size bunk beds next to the bath. They can even bring along friends!
Outside find a kitchen with a refrigerator, sink, and two burner range. Plenty of storage can be found in the pass through storage area, and more!
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When Cole Davis founded Keystone RV in 1996 his vision was clear: Build a quality RV loaded with features priced thousands less than other RVs on the market. To accomplish his goal, Cole would recruit and build a strong team, focus on keeping overhead low, and empower the people closest to the customer to make decisions.
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From new floor plan designs to patented inventions, Keystone leads the way in product innovation. One reason is our mission to stay close to the customer. When talking with campers or visiting dealerships, our sales, product development, and service teams, are always looking for ways to improve the camping experience. And we don't stop there.
Every member of the Keystone family is encouraged to contribute to making our campers absolutely the best possible. Through something we call Kamp Keystone, our employees camp free of charge at local campgrounds in the Keystone trailers we supply. Each year hundreds of our production workers, administrative staff and service team enjoy a day (or a week) at Kamp Keystone. Their evaluation of the experience and the feedback they provide results in continued product improvements. Ask us if we use our RVs...the answer is YES!
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Report on information sharing in the physical sciences
Astronomers, particle physicists, chemists and other scientists all handle their information in different ways, according to a new report from the Research Information Network (RIN). The study, entitled "Collaborative yet independent: Information practices in the physical sciences", is backed by the RAS and the Institute of Physics. A set of seven case studies - including astronomers involved in the citizen science Zooniverse project and hunting gamma ray bursts - have been used to examine the way that researchers in the physical sciences access, use and share information.
The executive summary and full report can be downloaded from the RAS, whilst hard copies may be requested from RIN.


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If you lookup the word "hustle" in the dictionary, you might see a portrait of the BRD Motorcycles crew. We haven't heard much from the San Francisco startup in the past year or so, well nothing official at least, but today the BRD crew has a plethora of milestones to announce.
First up is the addition of $1 million in funding, which was lead by the strategic investment firm Third Shore Group (TSG). The added funds will help keep the BRD's lights on, and help the EV company bring its RedShift electric motorcycle series into production. As a part of the funding agreement, BRD will also receive human resources from TSG, in addition to opening a satellite facility just outside of Detroit, in Royal Oak, Michigan.


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Gov. Rick Scott to release details about his personal finances this week
Gov. Rick Scott to release details about his personal finances this week
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. —
Florida Gov. Rick Scott says he has less money now than he did when he first ran for governor.
A multi-millionaire who bankrolled most of his campaign, Scott has reported that his net worth has tumbled from more than $200 million to nearly $84 million.
But Floridians don't have a clear picture about his family finances.
Scott accepts only a $1 a year in salary. He has taken steps that keep his assets shielded from public view. He also has not disclosed the finances of his wife even though she controls the company that owns the jet he uses.
What the governor is doing is legal.
After being questioned by The Associated Press, Scott's office says he plans to release additional information about his finances this week.


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The Zend Developer Zone has a new post from Vikram Vaswani about accepting credit card payments through Authorize.net in the OXID eShop CE (e-commerce platform).
Now, if you're planning to start an online store, it should be pretty clear that accepting electronic payments isn't an option - it's a necessity for you to compete effectively. And that's where this article comes in. Over the next couple of pages, I'll show you how to begin accepting credit card payments for your products using the open source OXID shopping cart and the Authorize.Net payment gateway...with, of course, a little bit of PHP to make things interesting!
The glue between the OXID install and Authorize.net is created with the PEAR HTTP_Request2 package. This combined with a little extra PHP code can be installed and used as a component directly inside the application. He gives full code and screenshots to help you get it up and running on your install.


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1. Re: trouble with inapp subscriptionktukker1 Feb 2, 2012 4:07 AM (in response to AntsTuur)
What is the error that you got (from Apple?) ; did you test the subscription before you submitted the app? as far as I can read so far, you are following the right process.
What is the name of your application (link to the app on the iTunes store) ?
With kind regards,
Klaasjan Tukker
2. Re: trouble with inapp subscriptionAntsTuur Feb 2, 2012 4:51 AM (in response to ktukker1)
I have 2 aplications with the same problem. Apple i not acepting the app with subscription enabled.
The older one is called TeMuKi. It is bind to the Adobe account firstname.lastname@example.com.
The new one is called iMAJA, it is not available in appstore, because it has the subscription option buidt in from the beginning.
It is bind to the Adobe account email@example.com. There is only one folio available in that acount.
The error is.
Server Communication Problem
Your subscription was successfully purchased. Unfortunately we encountered an error while determining which issues are available for download. Your subscription will be applied the next time the library successfully updates.
3. Re: trouble with inapp subscriptionBob Bringhurst - Adobe Feb 2, 2012 7:05 AM (in response to AntsTuur)
For retail folio product IDs, you specify them on the Adobe side when publishing the folio, as you've done. For subscription duration product IDs, you specify them in Viewer Builder. See the companion guide PDF.
When you're switching from a multi-folio app to a subscription app, you need to re-create your viewer in Viewer Builder. That means creating a new instance of the viewer. And remember to specify your shared secret using the account admin tool.
4. Re: trouble with inapp subscriptionsteven_mast Feb 15, 2012 7:51 AM (in response to AntsTuur)
I'm having the same exact issue and can't get any answers from Apple. I have an Adobe technical support person who is trying to help me but we haven't come up with any answers.
5. Re: trouble with inapp subscriptionAntsTuur Feb 15, 2012 8:26 AM (in response to steven_mast)
Of course, i am not 100% sure. But i think my problem was with Apple shared secret.
I copy-pasted it from Apple inapp purchases to the Adobe digital publication account shared secret field, and i think, there was an extra space in it. Adobe dont show the string you paste.
So at first i pasted it to notepad, checked that all data is correct, and then from notepad to the Adobe digital.
And it worked. Not at once. It took some hours, but next day it was OK.
My advice: do not directly copy-paste those keys to Adobe, use text editor to check your string.
6. Re: trouble with inapp subscriptionMatthewLaun Apr 25, 2012 11:45 AM (in response to AntsTuur)
AntsTuur has it correct. The failure mode and solution is here:
http://helpx.adobe.com/digital-publishing-suite/kb/error-server-communication-problem-subs cription.html


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Primitive primates indigenous to Southeast Asia, Slow Lorises are endangered and absurdly adorable. Most importantly, they just so happen to be this editor,Aeos favorite animal since early childhood. However, it wouldn,Aeot take a childhood obsession to be appalled at the horrors of the illegal loris trade. Prized for their cuddliness, slow lorises are sold in…


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Noa Knows: NYC
As you can probably tell by now, Noa Knows a lot. She even knows what's happening in New York City! Having just returned from an art-filled weekend jaunt to NYC, Noa Knows Yayoi Kusama (Whitney) and Ghosts in the Machine (New Museum) are worth booking a flight for.
Gracing the Whitney from July 12–September 30, Yayoi Kusama brings her well known use of dense patterned polka dots and nets, as well as her intense, large-scale environments to New York. Kusama works in a variety of media, including painting, drawing, sculpture, film, performance, and immersive installation. Born in Japan in 1929, Kusama came to the United States in 1957 and quickly found herself at the epicenter of the New York avant-garde. After achieving fame through groundbreaking exhibitions and art "happenings," she returned to her native country in 1973 and is now one of Japan's most prominent contemporary artists. This retrospective features works spanning Kusama's career.
Over at the New Museum until September 30th, Ghosts in the Machine makes for another museum must-see on Noa's list. Surveying the shifting relationship between humans, machines, and art this group exhibition is for technophobes and philes alike. Occupying the Museum's three main galleries, this exhibition examines artists' embrace of and fascination with technology, as well as their prescient awareness of the ways in which technology can transform subjective experiences.
Update your passport and start looking for cheap flights because Noa Knows you need to get to NYC and check this out!


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LOUISVILLE, MS --At least 35 deaths have been reported from a large, stubborn storm system making its way through the South after pummeling the central U.S.
In Mississippi, officials say 12 people died Monday, nine in Winston County, where hard-hit Louisville is the county seat. Three others died in separate traffic incidents.
In Alabama, three people were reported dead, two in the northern part of the state and one in Tuscaloosa. There, officials say a University of Alabama student died Monday when he took shelter in a home's basement and a retaining wall collapsed on him.
Tennessee officials say two people died in a home when a suspected tornado hit Monday night.
On Sunday, 15 were killed as a tornado blasted through Arkansas. One person died in Oklahoma, and two in Iowa.


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Crēdo Cube™ Series 50M 12L
Superior thermal protection in a convenient mid-size container.
The Crēdo Cube™ is a passive and reusable shipper qualified to hold chilled medical materials at a safe temperature for up to five days. This system is ideal for reducing shipping costs or for circumstances in which unexpected delays may occur. Modular TIC™ (Thermal Isolation Chamber) walls with integrated PCM (Phase-Change Material) and VIPs (Vacuum Insulated Panels) makes conditioning in a freezer for year-round shipping easy and allows effortless packing and storage.
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|Download driver for: SONY VGN-CR131E/L
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|Conexant HDAUDIO SoftV92 Data Fax Modem with SmartCP driverfor SONY VGN-CR131E/L
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ANSWER: Attempt checking the update on safe mode, you could possibly also go directly for the web site to acquire all of the most up-to-date update for the laptop. You may also run DriverTuner to download the Sony drivers and Windows Update for Microsoft drivers.
To download and update the driver for SONY VGN-CR131E/L yourself (If you know computers well)
It's best to let Windows install device drivers automatically. But if Windows can't find a driver for your SONY VGN-CR131E/L, you can look for a driver on the manufacturer's website of SONY VGN-CR131E/L. Driver updates are often available in the support section of such sites.
Once you find the updated driver, follow the installation instructions on the website. Most drivers are self-installing—after you download them, you usually double-click the file to begin the installation, and then the driver installs itself on your computer. What you should know is that a wrong driver may cause system malfunctioning which you should be careful about. Download a professional driver updater or find a geek to help you.
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MS preps internal disc burner for second-gen Xbox 360?
Archive your Zune-friendly movie downloads
Microsoft has begun seeking manufacturing partners to make an internal HD DVD drive for a redesigned Xbox 360 console, whistle-blowers from among Taiwan's optical disk drive production community have claimed. And the software giant may be looking at incorporating disc-burning technology in the console.
It has to be said, of course, that Microsoft has yet to ship its Xbox 360-oriented external HD DVD player, and it may well have simply been looking for further manufacturing partners for the internal workings of this add-on.
But the Taiwanese source, mentioned by DigiTimes, specifically referred to that products read-only capability, and emphasis that suggests Microsoft may have a broader plan for a drive built into the console.
Certainly, the timing's good. Sony's PS3 woes - which culminated in last week's announcement that the next-generation, Blu-ray Disc-supporting console will not ship in Europe until March 2007, delayed from this coming November - gives Microsoft the opportunity to take advantage of PS3 supply limitations.
And since an external drive is always going to appear a very clumsy alternative to the PS3's integrated unit, Microsoft has to be thinking about moving quickly to an internal unit.
The sources suggest the second-generation Xbox 360 could ship during the first half of 2007. By then, Microsoft's Zune will be available, backed by a online content shop that's going to be selling movies pretty darn soon, if not from day one. Apple's announcement yesterday will be one spur.
A good proportion of movie purchasers are going to want to archive their downloads, and that means DVD±R/RW support at the very least. The tightly controlled software environment will make piracy a darn sight harder, a point that Microsoft will undoubtedly tout when pitching the Zune/Xbox 360 service to content owners. ®


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BUENOS AIRES, Argentina – Guillermo Barros Schelotto's future is a puzzle he must decifer in the coming days. At the end of the 2010 season, the Columbus Crew declined their option on the Argentine star, listing him as one of the players available in the Re-Entry Draft.
Unselected by any of the 18 MLS teams in both stages of the Re-Entry process, el Mellizo is now a free agent and is free to negotiate directly with whichever club pursues the attacker.
Rumor has it that he'll return to Argentine side Gimansia y Esgrima La Plata, the club that saw him touch the ball for the first time as a professional. But the 37-year-old spoke exclusively with FutbolMLS.com to clear up all that has been said about his supposed return to play in his homeland, as well as what the next step will be for him, should he decide to keep knocking the ball around.
FutbolMLS.com: You assumed you wouldn't be selected in the Re-Entry Draft, right?
Schelotto: Yes, because of the salary issue. Now other teams can contact me up until Jan. 1 and they can lower my salary. I'm not really clear how it works, but I think that teams can negotiate directly with me.
FutbolMLS.com: Has anyone reached out to you since you've been in Buenos Aires?
Schelotto: Yes, a few [MLS teams] reached out to me last Friday but they wanted to see what they would do in the [Re-Entry] draft, picking players so as not to lose out on them, and then they would determine their next step.
FutbolMLS.com: The financial issue takes a back seat, no?
Schelotto: Yes ... that issue is not important. The fundamental factor is that I feel well because, if I move to another team, I can't ask them to invest in me, to sign me, and then I'm not able to produce and assume the responsibility that comes with it. I want to be convinced that, from a physical standpoint, I can take on the responsibility, whether in [MLS] or elsewhere in the world.
FutbolMLS.com: There were many rumors about an "almost certain" return to Gimnasia y Esgrima in La Plata. What's the truth?
Schelotto: Honestly, so many things have been said in which I have nothing to do with. I don't know what happened or so many things were said. I haven't decided what I will do [with my career]. I am on vacation, half-disconnected from everything and waiting for next year to see what I will decide to do about whether to play or not.
FutbolMLS.com: But is it true that you accepted to do the preseason with Gimnasia?
Schelotto: No. I don't know where this came from. I didn't say anything. One day it comes out in the La Plata newspapers that I said that I would return and the next day the papers hammer me with questions. And if I tell the fans I'm not coming back, they insult me. I'll be honest, here in La Plata it's really difficult. I can't believe it. I read the papers and sometimes I listen to the radio and I say to myself, "This was never like this." You don't understand the outlandish things they put [in the papers] and say.
FutbolMLS.com: The president of the club, Héctor Delmar, said that "it's very likely" that you'll play the next six months with Gimnasia.
[inline_node:320635]Schelotto: I spoke with him but I prefer not to talk about it because otherwise I have to clear up a bunch of things. I prefer not to speak about Gimnasia and I don't know about the upcoming season. I have not decided yet if I'll continue to play. That is the biggest decision that I have to make and I have not made it yet.
FutbolMLS.com: What kind of things are going through your head?
Schelotto: After 20 years of playing – and I'm 37 – I don't know whether to continue or not. I want to feel free to decide without pressure from any person or team. I want to feel free to keep playing.
FutbolMLS.com: Do you leave the door open for a return to Argentina?
Schelotto: No, it's not that I left the door open, but rather that I have to decide first what I'm going to do. I have to think it through. I don't want to speak about Argentine soccer. If I come back here, I would only come back to one place, obviously [Gimnasia]. And if I decide not to play anymore, they're going to say, "Why not?" So I prefer not to express an opinion on this.
FutbolMLS.com: When you left the Columbus Crew, the reason given for your departure and that of some of your teammates was because they wanted to build a younger team for 2011. But in the Re-Entry Draft, they selected 34-year-old Jeff Cunningham. What are your thoughts on this?
Schelotto: Well, it's a total contradiction. I didn't know Cunningham was that old. … But oh well, you would have to ask [head coach Robert Warzycha] and the person who backed the decision.
FutbolMLS.com: After leaving Ohio, have you spoken to the people from Columbus again?
Schelotto: No.
FutbolMLS.com: A few days ago, Warzycha and his assistant Ricardo Iribarren were in Buenos Aires. Did they contact you?
Schelotto: I knew they were coming and I imagine that their ideology is totally different from mine. I knew that they wouldn't get in touch with me and that they would try to look for what it is they're looking for, which surely has nothing to do with my way of thinking. It's fine that they didn't call me.
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Ok, I know that I have stitched this one before. But come on... It is a GREAT movie... and what choice did I have when I have recycled vintage table cloth featuring seagulls?
Thursday, January 26, 2012
day 128 (You and Me and Popcorn and...)
Ok, I know that I have stitched this one before. But come on... It is a GREAT movie... and what choice did I have when I have recycled vintage table cloth featuring seagulls?
9 comments:
- Kate said...
This one is even better than the first! (and the first was pretty great).
Love your work, Lucky!
- January 27, 2012 at 7:47 AM
- Karen Ross Smith said...
I love your blog, and I have to say this is my favorite one so far! Will it be for sale?
- January 27, 2012 at 9:30 AM
- Lucky Jackson said...
yes it will!
- January 27, 2012 at 9:41 AM
- Amanda said...
This is absolutely amazing!! I love this movie so much! You are so extremely talented, and I love see all the different creations you come up with!
Little Lady Little City
- January 27, 2012 at 10:46 AM
- Leanna said...
I must admit it, I look forward to your new posts every night! I think you have to do this forever!! I can't wait to buy one, must have a Deb Harry as inquired about b4! SOON! Leanna
- January 27, 2012 at 10:28 PM
- next door Laura said...
My boys love this movie. I have never managed to stay awake for the entire thing so have seen beginning, middle, and end separately on repeated attempts to watch it. Our youngest son didn't take off his Steve Zissou watch cap for about two years. It was getting nasty by the end of the phase.
You deserve a merit badge for clever reuse of a seagull tablecloth.
Your work is great! So is Steve Zissou.
- January 28, 2012 at 7:28 AM
- mother of purl said...
Oh my word. Perfect!
- January 29, 2012 at 4:05 AM
- Ag Ryn-Blas said...
simply AMAZING! as always...
- January 29, 2012 at 4:38 PM
- hilaryesta said...
Sheer perfection. Amazing.
- September 12, 2012 at 9:26 PM


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Disney Dining Plans can be one of the most confusing parts about your Disney dining planning; hopefully this primer will help!
What are Disney World Dining Plans?
Disney has set up dining plans for any budget and any dining taste. Plans are pre-purchased and added onto a Disney Vacation Package (i.e. you must be staying on a Vacation Package at a Disney owned-and-operated hotel, and have purchased at least one ticket per person), so that all you have to do when you get to Disney World is head to a restaurant on the list, eat, and scan your card.
The points for the meal will be deducted from your pre-paid card, and you don't pay while you're at the restaurant. (Note: Gratuity is not included on table-service meals.)
Read our Disney Dining Plan FAQ here — it will answer many of your questions!
Disney dining plans set the number of counter-service and table-service restaurant meals, and snacks*, you're allowed to have during your trip. Some visitors love the ease of the program, others feel a bit too hemmed in by the rules.
NOTE: When you book a dining plan, everyone in the room must be booked on the same package and must be using the same type of ticket options. Kids under 3 years old may share from an adult plate at no charge, or a meal may be purchased from the menu for them. You can't purchase the dining plan for a child under the age of 3. Guests ages 3-9 must order from a children's menu where available.
2013 Disney Dining Plan Restaurants Can Be Found Here
2014 Disney Dining Plan Restaurants Can Be Found Here
2015 Disney Dining Plan Restaurants Can Be Found Here
Detailed Information And Disney Dining Plan Prices
Disney Quick Service Dining Plan
Disney Premium Package Dining Plan
Disney Platinum Package Dining Plan
Dining Plans for Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club Members
Dining Plans with Military Discounts
Is the Disney Dining Plan Worth The Money?
This depends completely on how you and your family usually eat while on vacation. The best suggestion is to crunch the numbers. We have a full chapter on deciding whether the Dining Plan is worth it for your family in our DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining e-Book.
The chapter includes sample budget scenarios for a family on vacation for a week with or without the Dining plan, a look at how hotel discounts can impact your bottom line when it comes to purchasing the Disney Dining Plan, whether Disney's Free Dining Plan promotions offer the best value, and more. You can get your own copy here!
What's "Free Dining"?
From time to time, Disney will announce special resort reservation promotions that offer a free Disney Dining Plan with your resort booking and theme park ticket purchase. Dubbed "Free Dining" by Disney fans, these promotions usually happen during the lower-crowd times in Disney World, like Winter and late Summer/early Fall.
Booking the free dining promotion cannot be combined with hotel discounts or other incentives, so getting free dining may not automatically be your most cost-effective option. It pays to crunch the numbers here as well.
If a free dining promotion is not offered during your vacation dates, you may get lucky and receive a "free dining PIN code" in the mail or email from Disney. To potentially get one, you would need to be signed up to receive special offers and discounts through Disney's website.
Disney Dining Plan Resources
Full Disney Dining Plan FAQ — everything you need to know about the Disney Dining Plans.
Disney Dining Plan FAQ Specifics: Kids and the Disney Dining Plan
Everything you need to know about snacks on the Disney Dining Plan
Pricing and changes to 2013 Disney Dining Plan!
Restaurants on the 2013 Disney Dining Plan!
Review Disney Dining Plan changes between the 2011 and 2012 Disney Dining Plan here!
Check out Disney Dining Plan changes between the 2010 and 2011 Disney Dining Plan here!
See our top 5 Disney Dining Plan counter-service credit options in 2012 here.
The 6 Best Uses for Disney Dining Plan Snack Credits in 2012.
Our Top 5 Disney Dining Plan One-Credit Values in 2012
What About Disneyland Dining Plans?
Disney has also introduced Disneyland Dining Plans, which work on a pretty straightforward voucher system. Click here for more information.
More Disney Dining Information and FAQs
For more Disney dining information, including details on dining discounts, restaurants, menus, and more, visit our Disney Dining Reference Page.
*Snack examples include: 1 frozen ice cream novelty, popsicle, fruit bar, popcorn scoop (single-serving box), single-serving bag of snacks, single piece of whole fruit, 20-oz. bottle of Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite or Dasani water, 22-oz. fountain soft drink, 12-oz. coffee, hot chocolate or hot tea, single-serving prepackaged milk or juice. See Everything You Need To Know About Disney Snacks here.


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22. Get abducted by aliens and ask the questions.
154. Abduct the grey aliens and do experimentation on them.
155. Punch the first guy who ever dumped you (or slept with you and then left you) in the nose.
156. Castrate that guy who slept with another while you were dating him.
157. Become the head of a family of 50 kids including some quins.
158. Manifest a harlem and of being in there
159. Have sex with your favourite famous person
160. Turn all the DCs to rabbits
161. Imaging your mother/father being your child and give her/him the spanking you got but didnt deserve.
162. Then spank your sister/brother as she was the one who got you into trouble with your parents
163. Find a lepracorn and steal his gold
164 Ride a vicious lion (Watch those teeth )
165 Turn your family to cartoon characters


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Are We Thinking About HIV and Older Adults?
December 31, 2001
Much of the information for this article was taken from the Educational Tip Sheet: HIV/AIDS and Older Adults, compiled for the National Association on HIV Over Fifty by Jane P. Fowler, and from an article by Cindra Feuer. Thanks to Jane Fowler for inspiring me to write this article.
I am just going to start with the blunt truth -- seniors, older adults, grandmothers, grandfathers, great aunts, great uncles, etc., have sex. I will say it again but in a different way ... people who are over fifty have sex!
Consequently, people over fifty get HIV. I have come to the realization that society doesn't think that this age group is having sex or could possibly be at risk for HIV. But the truth is that they are. I can't understand why people think that your sexual desires magically stop at 49, or that there is no way that grandma could get HIV. (I am not implying that everyone over 50 is a grandma!)
The thing is that I do remember worrying about my grandmother after my granddaddy died in 1989. I knew that my grandfather had a number of blood transfusions due to a long-term illness and wondered if he could have been infected with HIV. Interestingly, I didn't even really connect the possibility of infection until after I had read And the Band Played On by Randy Shilts. (This was my first recognition that the Ronald Reagan era did "jack crap" about encouraging the testing of the national blood supply or anything else to do with HIV!) I worried about her again when she started dating. I was hoping she heard me when I talked about HIV. I hoped that she recognized that everyone was at risk. I eventually learned that she heard me because she told me that she had gone to get tested because "granddaddy had blood transfusions." I was relieved and proud that I had such a progressive/intelligent grandmother.
In spring 2000, I attended the National Social Work and AIDS Conference in San Diego and was surprised to learn that between 11 and 15% of U.S. AIDS cases occur in people over age 50. The saddest part of all this information was that most older persons are not routinely tested, so they are much more likely to be diagnosed with HIV at a later stage of infection. This population often becomes sick and dies sooner. The gerontologist or primary care physician may never think to suggest an HIV test (again, not taking a sexual and drug using history because they do not recognize the risk of this population), thus leaving the person open for misdiagnosis and missed opportunities for early care. (A recent survey of doctors in Texas showed that the vast majority rarely or never asked patients over 50 questions about HIV/AIDS or discussed risk factor reduction.)
I mention misdiagnosis because HIV symptoms are often similar to those natural aging symptoms. Symptoms like fatigue (misdiagnosed as depression), tuberculosis, shingles, weight loss (commonly misdiagnosed as depression), dementia (which is commonly misdiagnosed as Alzheimer's disease), skin rashes, swollen lymph nodes and pneumonia (PCP can look like bacterial pneumonia, bronchitis and even congestive heart failure when there is undiagnosed HIV) are often common to aging but could actually be signs of HIV.
The CDC recently reported that a higher proportion of HIV-infected people over 50 die within one month after their AIDS diagnosis as compared to folks under the age of 50. Dr. Robert Kalayjian of Metro Health Medical Center in Cleveland also concluded that the older a person is when initially infected, the more rapid disease progression will be. He stated, "There is no concrete evidence as to why this happens. In the aging immune system, T-cells may not be replaced as rapidly or may be nonfunctional. We know that age does some of the same things the virus does to the immune system."
When we look at the older person's risk for HIV, a couple of unique factors should be considered. They include: inconsistent use of condoms due to generational mindsets and unfamiliarity with HIV/STD prevention methods, possible prescription and other substance use, the thought that condom use for birth control after menopause is unimportant, and that the developmental process of normal aging brings a decrease in vaginal lubrication as well as a thinning of the vaginal walls.
Because of our advances in treatment, the "older person" living with HIV includes a generation of people who were originally diagnosed in their 30s and 40s. Due to triple-combination drug therapy and other treatment advances, we can expect the number of cases to increase in this population. This "sub-community" will also bring their own unique set of needs as they continue to live longer lives with the advancement in HIV treatment.
So, what can you do to advocate for older adults and HIV?
National and Local Resources
HIV Wisdom for Older Women
National Association on HIV Over Fifty
New York Association on HIV Over Fifty
Chicago Association on HIV Over Fifty
Senior HIV Intervention Project (SHIP) in three Florida counties
The American Association of Retired Persons
The National Institute on Aging
This article was provided by Terri Wilder.


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My good friend and colleague Melissa Leet made a comment to me the other day following one of our interesting newsroom discussions.
My good friend and colleague Melissa Leet made a comment to me the other day following one of our interesting newsroom discussions.
I don't even remember the substance of the conversation, but her comment was something to the effect of, "That's why you will never be President."
Well, she does make a good point — I will never be President.
It's not that I wouldn't like to be President because I think it would be a blast. No house payment, personal drivers and pilots every day and what is likely some of the best food on the planet.
But, alas, Melissa is right. I will never be President.
I'm not exactly sure of her reasoning, but I have my suspicions.
One obvious reason is that I tell the truth. This is a lost art in today's political climate.
I mean really, we now have people who do nothing but "fact check" after candidates speak. If we have gotten to that point, it pretty much means all politicians are living in their own worlds. They are all fueled by handlers and party wonks who tell them what to say and how to say it.
Another reason I won't be President is because I say what's on my mind. In other words, political correctness just isn't in my wheelhouse.
For example, if I had to give a state of the union address, it would not be pretty.
I wouldn't get up there and ask both sides to work together, I'd tell them to do so in no uncertain terms.
I would likely also use many "colorful metaphors" when giving speeches.
"That Syrian a**hole needs to be shot in the head and killed. That's what needs to be happen, damn it."
I would likely use even stronger language when talking off the cuff without the use of a teleprompter and pre-written speeches. Heck, I doubt I'd have pre-written speeches.
Anytime I give a speech, I jot a few notes down on an index card and then just wing it when the time comes. I feel like that's the best way to express your point.
Another reason I will never be President.
This would most likely get me in trouble during press conferences when those moron journalists (you know who you, er, moving on!) pose dumb questions.
I'm sure one of these geniuses would ask something about boxers or briefs and I would just go off.
"We have children who are so far behind in education it will damage our country forever and you want to know about my f**** underwear?" I would counter. "Dumb journalists!"
Another reason it will never happen is that I have common sense.
I know what a cutting edge on a snowplow is and can also hook up a home stereo system.
That's having some common sense.
I don't know about you, but I have seen very little common sense lately when it comes to our political leaders.
If they have it, they aren't showing it. I personally think they don't have it and live in a world where the average person is so out of their realm of thinking it doesn't even occur to them what real life is all about.
Again, that's why I will never be President.
Probably the main reason I will never be President is because I have no wealth. These days, it seems, those of much higher monetary status than myself are the ones who run for office.
Unless I start playing the lottery, that's just not going to happen.
That might be the saddest reason of all why I will never be President. We have gotten so far away from the dream of our founders that money is now how elections are decided.
The boys in Philadelphia had a vision of the common man being able to rise to the pinnacles of political power and make a true difference in the lives of the citizens.
That vision is only a blur from the past as money and greed are now the driving forces behind gaining that power.
That is the saddest comment of all.
But I'd still like to be President.
Little is editor of The Wayne Independent and can be reached at firstname.lastname@example.com.


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Two reasons to fear crocs
TOMMY Nichols has at least two reasons to fear crocodiles.
The 58-year-old can count on one hand the number of times he has let his guard down and the scaly beasts have caught him by surprise.
His left hand, to be exact.
The scar tissue where his two fingers and half of his palm used to be stands as a reminder of just how suddenly a day of tracking and catching crocs can become a brush with death.
A little more than nine years ago Nichols was on a routine capture run and was in the process of putting a snout rope over the three-metre croc's jaw when the predator did something unexpected.
"He grabbed hold of my hand and I got bitten," Nichols said.
"He let go after that first bite but as he let go he grabbed my hand again and ripped two of my fingers off plus a chunk of my palm."
Despite his savage encounter, Nichols is positive and doesn't blame the croc, rather he still feels a lot of respect for the creatures.
"I was fortunate, it could have been worse. He could have pulled me into the water," he said.
"After the accident when I was returning to work I decided if I was going to be a hindrance or a safety risk to the rest of the team I would give it up, but I still just really enjoy it.
"There is no safe croc. I guess one positive was we changed our catching technique after that."
Nichols features in the National Geographic Channel's eight-part-series, which follows the Northern Territory Parks and Wildlife Service head croc catcher and his team as they wrangle the ancient reptiles at the top of Australia.
He has more than 30 years of croc catching experience and always knew he wanted to work with wildlife.
"It was something I wanted to do since I was a kid," he said.
"But when I started crocs weren't much of an issue so they were more of job on the side.
"I worked mostly in enforcement and permits."
There are plenty of crocs to capture with an estimated 100,000 crocodiles in the Northern Territory and when they come in contact with or threaten humans, the unit steps in.
There are five rangers in the unit and already this year they have pulled more than 200 crocodiles out of Darwin Harbour.
The animals aren't relocated but rather sent to a crocodile farm so they don't find their way back.
To be a croc catcher Nichols said you need speed, guts and fear.
"Being mental probably helps," he said.
The Croc Catchers NT - Monday at 8pm on National Geographic Channel


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Learning in Retirement
Learning in Retirement (LIR) provides special events, special interest groups, and courses on topics such as music, art, literature, philosophy, history, physical fitness, and computers. Sponsored by Waukesha County Technical College, LIR is an affiliate of the Road Scholar Lifelong Learning Institute (LLI), which promotes campus based programs for ongoing learning. WCTC's LIR is one of many institutes located throughout the country meeting the educational needs and interests of members. Our elected Board of members directs the activities of LIR.
Is LIR Right for Me?
LIR is right for you if you are retired, semi-retired or have flexible working hours, and enjoy any of the following:
- Interest in learning
- Participating in a variety of tours
- Lively discussions
- Joining a special interest group
- Sharing knowledge and exploring ideas
When and Where are Courses Held?
LIR courses are held on the WCTC campus in Pewaukee, at the WCTC Waukesha Campus, or at other facilities in the nearby area. Courses meet during the day. Brochures describing the class offerings are published and mailed twice a year. You may choose to receive LIR mailings via email or mail.
What Do We Offer?
- Short-term courses, one to six weeks in length, covering a wide range of topics, including art, music, religion, computers, issues of aging and local history. There are no prerequisites, no exams and no grades. Courses usually cost $10 each, unless otherwise noted.
- Day-long and some overnight chartered bus trips to museums, art exhibits, theater performances, and other special events are scheduled several times during the year.
- Distinguished speakers on a variety of topics.
- The opportunity to meet new people and make new friends. Find people with similar interests in courses or in special interest groups such as: Book Discussion, Bridge, Genealogy Discussion Group, Hiking, LIR Singers, Sheepshead, Swingin' Golfers, and Waukesha Civic Theater/Dinner and Discussion.
- Access to the WCTC Library, the WCTC Computer Lab, the WCTC Style and Class Salon, and the Dental Clinic.
A Sampling of Courses from Past Years
- History of Jazz
- Digital Cameras
- Genealogy
- Basic Art & Watercolor
- Calligraphy
- Beginning Computers, Beginning Internet
- Pasta Making
- Wealth Management
- Comparative Religions
- Dead Sea Scrolls
- You, Too, Can Write
- Philosophy
- Aging with Pizzazz
- History of the English Language
- Walk & Talk
- Great American Playwrights
- Musical Memories
- U.S. History
- An Introduction to Facebook
LIR courses are held on the WCTC campus in Pewaukee, the downtown Waukesha WCTC campus, or other facilities in the area. Brochures describing the class offerings are mailed twice a year.
A Sampling of Special Events
A variety of special events, encompassing many categories, are offered on a monthly basis. Here are a few of our past special events:
- Cultures
- Visit to a Wisconsin Amish community
- Concerts
- Christmas Concert at the Sharon Lynn Wilson Center in Brookfield
- Religions
- Tour of the Hindu Temple of Wisconsin in Pewaukee
- Tour of the Jewish Center in Milwaukee
- History
- Visit to historic Chinatown in Chicago, Illinois
- Overnight visit to historic Galena, Illinois
- Museums
- Dead Sea Scrolls exhibit at the Milwaukee Public Museum
- Theater
- White Pines Dinner Theatre in Mount Morris, Illinois
Become a Member
Who Can be a Member and What Does it Cost?
Membership is open to any older adult who is retired, semi-retired, or employed in a position with flexible working hours. An annual membership fee of $50 entitles members to take courses for a very nominal cost, to participate in special events and in special interest groups. There are no prerequisites, no exams and no grades. You are cordially invited to become part of this vital learning community.
Become a member, fill out and mail to:
Waukesha County Technical College
LIR Rm 101G
327 E. Broadway St.
Waukesha, WI 53186
All members must follow the Code of Conduct.


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Lafayette Police Investigating Bank Robbery
LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL) -- Few details are known at this time about a bank robbery in Lafayette.
According to Lafayette Police Cpl. Paul Mouton, the suspect walked into the Chase Bank at the corner of Guilbeau and Congress with a note.
Mouton said the suspect walked into the bank wearing a surgical mask and holding an umbrella.He handed a note to the teller demanding money and then left with an undisclosed amount of cash.
Lafayette City-Parish President Joey Durel said Monday afternoon that police strongly believe that the suspect is the same person responsible for Friday's robbery of a bank on Coolidge Street.
"[Police] have every belief...that it's the same person," Durel said.
The suspect is described as a black male wearing a light-colored jacket and long dark pants.
No injuries were reported, and we'll bring you more information as we get it.


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Particulate Sensors
These particulate sensors protect blowers, turbines, and vacuum pumps in powder conveying, gas processing, and heat recovery applications. Rugged, sensitive, and virtually maintenance free, the sensors are designed to prevent unforeseen and costly downtime and equipment repairs with real-time protection. The sensors are used in the fly ash conveying industry to detect abrasive coal dust where traditional optical and triboelectric monitors have been unsuccessful. Additional applications include turbine protection in top gas recovery at steel plants and detecting condensates in gas processing applications. Sensor communications include 4–20 mA, Modbus, and Ethernet, while a display and alarm relay contacts provide local interface.
FilterSense, 978-927-4304 Beverly, MA www.filtersense.com
Hopper Separators
Offering a wide range of capacity and discharge options, CFM hopper separators can be combined with the CFM line of CV blower units to fulfill any central vacuum system need. They can be equipped with self-cleaning cartridge filtration for large or heavier particles. Each unit has three options for disposal of the collected debris to fit virtually any industrial process. Units can be equipped with a variety of discharge valves and operation controls. An example is an electropneumatic reverse-purge filter-cleaning system to add efficiency and value to central vacuum applications.
Nilfisk CFM, Malvern, PA 800-645-3475 www.nilfiskcfm.com
Bag Dump Stations
These bag dump stations are compact, self-contained units built to eliminate the labor, waste, and potential health hazards associated with the spillage and dust normally caused when bagged materials are introduced into processing systems. They are constructed of Type 304 stainless steel with welded interior and exterior. Each station consists of a large collection hopper topped by a bar grate and hinged door, an integral pulse-jet filtration unit equipped with polyester cartridge filters, and a 2-hp, 865-cfm fan. When the hopper door is opened, the fan automatically starts to ensure that any dust is drawn through the filter. The sloped sides of the hopper angle toward the hopper's discharge port, which can be joined to gravity-fed spouting or to an airlock and pneumatic line.
Airlanco, Falls City, NE 800-500-9777 www.airlanco.com
Cyclone Dust Collectors
These cyclone dust collectors are available in three basic models to allow for the selection of the right size cyclone for each application. The cyclones are custom engineered to meet specific applications. Standard features include: coned tops for rain runoff; fabricated from carbon steel, aluminum, stainless steel, and abrasion-resistant plate; stitch-welded interior; and a 12-in. inspection door above material discharge.
Imperial Systems Inc., Jackson Center, PA 800-918-3013 www.isystemsweb.com
Baghouse Dust Collector
Coupled with Dura-Life "Twice the Life" filter bags, the LP baghouse dust collector is a high-efficiency reverse air collector. The main advantage of the unit is its cleaning arm, which is manufactured with a flow-stop plate that keeps air from flowing through the filter bags. This minimizes dust reentrainment on the clean bags. Other benefits include: integrated helix in hopper reduces dust holding on filter bags; single inlet, outlet, and hopper reduces ducting and hopper outlet costs; requires no compressed air; and optional live-bottom hopper grinds dusts to prevent bridging in the hopper.
Donaldson Torit – Donaldson Company, Inc., Minneapolis, MN 800-365-1331 www.donaldsontorit.com
Closed-Cycle Dust Recovery System
Available on a full line of bulk bag dischargers, this closed-cycle material dust recovery system controls, collects, and reintroduces migrant material dust back into process operations. This reduces material waste and protects personnel and equipment from potentially harmful airborne contaminants. The process begins by enclosing the spouted bulk bag and feed tube within a sealed containment cylinder. When material discharge begins, migrant material dust is trapped within the containment cylinder and kept from spreading throughout the work area. The trapped material dust is extracted from the containment cylinder using a self-contained, point source dust collection and filtration unit. The collection unit's variable frequency motor/blower draws material from the cylinder at volumes up to 300 cfm. The high-efficiency filtration stage recovers material particulate as small as 1 µm at a MERV11-rated efficiency. At the completion of the closed-cycle material dust recovery process, a high-pressure blast of air pulses the filter to remove the material dust and reintroduce the recovered material back into the process operation.
National Bulk Equipment Inc., Holland, MI 616-399-2220 www.nbe-inc.com
Sealed Bag Dump Station
This fully self-contained bag dump station virtually eliminates employee exposure to dusty bagged materials being introduced into your process. It comes with view-port, fully enclosed gloved access, along with a dust collection system that keeps product confined within the process; no external air source is required. In addition, a pneumatically powered attached bag compactor provides a high degree of containment and control in the disposing of hazardous material bags. Sealed control systems are also available for applications where periodic washdowns are required.
Hapman, Kalamazoo, MI 800-427-6260 www.ideasthatmove.com
Circular Tank Dust Collectors
CT series dust collectors are especially effective for dust problems in drying, grinding, and conveying systems. They are designed to operate in process systems environments with minimum maintenance. Basic units are designed for two levels of pressure capability: 40 to 100 in. w.g. or 17 in.Hg (pressure or vacuum). Individual units handle from 50 to 50,000 cfm. Multiple collector systems can be supplied to handle any desired gas volume. CT collectors can also be furnished for high-pressure (over 15 psig) or for extremely low-vacuum requirements.
Flex-Kleen, Glendale Heights, IL 800-621-0734 www.flex-kleen.com
Filter Bags
This company uses scrim-supported felt to improve the quality and life of filter bags. Not only does scrim add strength to the fabric for greater durability, but it also provides increased support and static conductivity. Bags made from fabric with supporting scrim can better withstand abrasive dust and frequent cleaning, thereby extending bag life. Scrim-supported felts are available in a variety of weights and finishes to address specific dust types.
American Fabric Filter Co., Wesley Chapel, FL 800-367-3591 www.americanfabricfilter.com
Wet Particulate Dust Collector
The Hydro-Lance wet particulate dust collector with SAVe technology avoids operational issues associated with standard venturi scrubber systems including pump failures, small-orifice nozzle clogging, material failures, and general maintenance headaches, while still providing the time-proven venturi collection methodology. The system saves capital cost, replacement costs, energy, maintenance, floor space, and water. Key features include: more than 99% removal guaranteed; thermoplastic, steel, or other materials of construction; automatic sludge removal; removable venturi throat; and integral exhaust fan.
Duall Div., Met-Pro Corp., Owosso, MI 989-725-8184 www.dualldiv.com
Reverse Pulse-Jet Baghouses
The scientific design of the cleaning nozzle is the key to the performance of nozzle-based cleaning systems for reverse pulse-jet collectors. This patented technology eliminates the venturi at the top of the bag and provides more induced cleaning air into the filter media than any other system available. A 56% improvement in bag cleaning is achieved versus venturi-based cleaning systems. This technology cleans the entire bag.
Scientific Dust Collectors, Alsip, IL 708-597-7090 www.scientificdustcollectors.com
Sanitary Bag Dump
This sanitary bag dump station for pneumatic conveying systems collects dust created during manual dumping of bulk materials from bags, boxes, drums, and other containers, and allows rapid, tool-free washdown. Optional rocker arms support the hood assembly above the hopper rim, thereby eliminating the need for operators to lift and remove the hood during cleaning and inspection. A stainless rotary airlock valve with integral support rails allows the rotor assembly to separate from the valve body for sanitizing of material contact surfaces, also without tools. A high-velocity vacuum fan draws airborne dust from the operator's atmosphere onto two cartridge filters. Automatic reverse-pulse filter cleaning allows continuous, efficient operation. Timed blasts of compressed plant air inside the cartridge filters causes dust buildup on outer filter surfaces to fall into the hopper.
Flexicon Corp., Bethlehem, PA 888-353-9426 www.flexicon.com
One-Piece Molded Bottom Pleated Bag
This molded design creates a stronger, more complete interlocking adhesive seal for the Pleat+Plus product line. The molded design provides longer pleated bag life that is resistant to the corrosive baghouse gas flow and withstands operating temperatures up to 375°F. The new design can be manufactured to meet the food-grade Title 21 CFR 177 compliance criteria and other unique industry standard requirements.
Midwesco Filter Resources Inc., Winchester, VA 800-336-7300 www.midwescofilter.com
Vertical Cartridge Collector
The Model UVC Ultra-Flo vertical cartridge dust collector has been designed to handle a variety of in-plant air quality problems. Its compact size allows for installation in tight areas, while the modular design allows for multiple arrangements to handle airflows from 500 to 25,000 cfm. The vertical orientation of the cartridges requires less cleaning effort because the dust falls directly into a collection hopper without depositing back onto itself, which can occur with horizontal cartridges. The optional high inlet on the UVC reduces velocity, allowing for more-efficient operation at lower differential pressures.
Ultra Industries Inc., Racine, WI 262-633-5070 www.ultradustcollectors.com
Extraction Arm
The NEX D is designed for working environments producing large quantities of dust and it is available in an EX-approved model for any explosion-risk environment. The arm incorporates an enclosed support structure that simplifies cleaning and prevents dust from penetrating the mechanical friction hinges. The grounded air duct minimizes dust collecting on the inside of the hose. The concealed joints and a simple removable air duct make it easy to maintain.
Nederman Inc., Westland, MI 734-729-3344 www.nederman.com
Downdraft Series Dust Collector
With the Modu-Kleen downdraft dust collector, the air enters at the top of the dust collector housing and flows downward to the cartridge filters, thereby improving the filtering process and the material-to-air ratio. Air velocities are lower than those with a conventional dust collector, reducing the load on each filter cartridge and extending filter life. Cartridge filters are positioned horizontally, requiring less floor space and making filter removal easier. Personnel never have to enter the filter housing for general maintenance or for cartridge filter removal. This provides a safe and quick method of filter removal. For fast and easy inspections, a large, quick-opening door allows maintenance personnel to closely inspect each cartridge when required. In addition, any single cartridge can be removed without disturbing adjacent cartridges. Also, each cartridge filter has a unique built-in quarter-turn bayonet mount, so no tools of any kind are required for cartridge removal.
Dynamic Air Inc., St. Paul, MN 651-484-2900 www.dynamicair.com
Cyclonic Preseparator for Vacuums
The Dust Deputy converts an ordinary shop vacuum into a high-efficiency cyclone vacuum. It separates more than 99% of all dust and material before the vacuum barrel, thereby solving filter clogs and maintenance problems. Material separation is easy to see in the clear cyclone, with nearly all waste going into the container under the cyclone, not into the shop vacuum. The unit is ideal for separating carbon and many other fine dusts that would quickly clog a vacuum filter. It can be mounted directly on or used with any standard shop vacuum.
Oneida Air Systems, Syracuse, NY 800-732-4065 www.oneida-air.com
Wet Scrubber
The ACO wet scrubber efficiently collects dust, odor and bad smells, and gas and vapor by mixing liquid with gas containing dust. Gas containing dust is introduced to the narrow pass between the guide plate and liquid surface and passes through quickly with much liquid, disperses it, and creates a vortex at the scrubbing part. Features include: simple construction; easy maintenance with no moving parts; no pump required because the gas can disperse liquid; and low running cost because of low pressure drop.
AAAmachine Inc., Arlington Heights, IL 800-996-0070 www.aaamachine.com
Telescopic Dust Spout
The Dust Devil minimizes dust when discharging free-flowing materials. Its tough and simple design reduces dust inside a facility, helping to keep equipment and environment cleaner. Available diameters include 12, 14, and 18 in. An electric model with remote-mounted controls and a manual model with hand winch are available. The unit can be installed on the end of a conveyor or existing spout in about an hour. Its design uses flexible polyethylene spouts that will last for years. It can be used with virtually all free-flowing materials, including chemicals, grain, fertilizer, salt, sugar, pesticides, saw dust, cement, and sand.
Waconia Manufacturing, Waconia, MN 952-442-4450 www.waconiamfg.com
Modular Tubing System
This modular tubing system is available with diameters from 3 to 12 in. for off-the-shelf delivery, with diameters larger than 12 in. available on custom orders. It is constructed from stainless steel, mild steel, and galvanized steel. The Quick Connect clamping ring is rated 45 psi shock explosionproof and is airtight for up to 15 psi positive pressure and 25 in.Hg vacuum.
Jacob Tubing, Memphis, TN 901-566-1110 www.jacob-tubing.com
Enhanced Vent Filter
It is now easier to lift the lid of the redesigned Gal Vent filter. Standard features include: top-loading cartridges, allowing for easy removal and replacement of cartridges; galvanized construction; exterior spray-painted industrial gloss white; Lift Assist for the lid also holds it closed when the lid is down; jet-air-pulse media cleaning (attaches to clean air supply); filter cartridges with 45 pleats and 22.5 sq ft of filter media; differential pressure gauge to monitor filter-cleaning system performance; and a three-year warranty.
O.A. Newton/TKC Technologies, Bridgeville, DE 302-337-3778 www.oanewton.com


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Tamperproof Notice Boards
The tamperproof notice board is perfect for an environment where you anticipate your content to be messed with. The tamperproof notice board is fully shatterproof with a 3mm PET glazed screen meaning even the most persistent nuisance will not be able to tamper with your content, making the board perfect for the school environment. We offer 9 different sizes of tamperproof notice board in 9 different colours to perfectly fit your building. The two ranges on offer are metropolitan and deluxe both of which are fully lockable via key to ensure the safety of your display.
School Fun Character Exterior Noticeboards7 variations
Bunny 2 x A4 £260.00 £312.00 Butterfly 2 x A4 £260.00 £312.00 Owl 6 x A4 £350.00 £420.00 Penguin 4 x A4 £345.00 £414.00 Teddy Bear 4 x A4 £345.00 £414.00 Tortoise 6 x A4 £350.00 £420.00 Tree Wall Mounted 6 X A4 £260.00 £312.00