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If you're referred to as a "classic rock" artist in 2013, then you probably have a catalog of unforgettable songs and great albums that have stood the test of time, and then some. If people still remember, and listen to, your songs two or three or four or five decades after you recorded them, you've done well, and no one would fault you from retiring from recording new music, particularly when it's so difficult to live up to your past work.
But who really wants to retire from doing what they love the most? So, we're grateful that some of the greatest artists of all time are still adding to their respective legacies with excellent new albums. Here, then, are five great albums that legends released in 2013.
1. Black Sabbath – 13: In which Ozzy Osbourne returned to the band for their first album together since 1978's Never Say Die. Oz rejoined his mates in Sabbath for 1997's Ozzfest tour, and have toured frequently and recorded a few songs here and there since then. But could a full length album live up to the anticipation? Well, the fans spoke, and in large numbers: 13 was Sabbath's first #1 album in the U.S. and was also nominated for three GRAMMYs. Perhaps just as important is the fact that when the band played the new songs on their tour, the fans didn't split for the bathrooms en masse. A lot of the credit is due to their producer Rick Rubin, who worked for years to get these guys into the studio. The only bummer: it was just a 75% reunion, as Bill Ward declined to be involved due to contractual disputes.
2. Elvis Costello and the Roots – Wise Up Ghost: For a career solo artist, Elvis is one hell of a collaborator; he's recorded and/or performed with a wide array of artists in his career, including the Beastie Boys, George Jones, Tony Bennett, Lucinda Williams and Paul McCartney, to name a few. He's even done full-on album-length collaborations with New Orleans legend Allen Toussaint, pop powerhouse Burt Bacharach and opera singer Ann Sophie von Otter. On Wise Up Ghost, he teams up with hip-hop's greatest band for an album that really combined the best of both worlds: Costello's wry lyrics with the Roots' snappy backing. It's just too bad that they didn't tour together, but of course, the Roots have a day job: they're the house band on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon.
3. David Bowie – The Next Day: 2013 started with something of a shock to Bowie fans: on January 8 (his birthday) he announced that he completed a new album and released a new single. That was a surprise because (a) it had been accepted among his fans that the Thin White Duke had quietly retired and (b) in this era where everyone knows everything, the fact that he was able to keep the fact that he was recording an album a secret was, frankly, rather astonishing. Later in the year, pop superstar Beyonce would follow Bowie's lead by releasing a full album with no advance notice. There was a lot of hype around The Next Day, although Bowie made no appearances to promote it. No concerts, no TV performances, no interviews; just a series of music videos, including one for the title track that garnered a bit of controversy.
4. Aaron Neville – My True Story: On which Neville revisited the doo-wop classics of his youth. The guy could sing the phonebook and it would sound great, but he avoided getting too saccharine with the album by keeping the arrangements stripped down. Don Was produced and enlisted Keith Richards as his co-producer, giving the the album a four-on-the-floor feel, akin to what the original doo-wop groups sounded like. There wasn't much schmaltz, but it was a great collaboration all the way around.
5. Eric Burdon – 'Til Your River Runs Dry: This one didn't have the splash of a big reunion or big name collaborators to help give it the "narrative" that most media outlets need to encourage them to cover an album. But what it lacked in hype, it made up for in performance: it showed one of the greatest singers in the history of rock and roll is still able to bring it. Miss this one at your own risk.
— Brian Ives, Radio.com


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Prosecutor seeks trial for Italian captain
Italian prosecutors have officially requested an indictment of the Costa Concordia's captain on manslaughter charges in the shipwreck of the cruise liner that killed 32 people last year off the Tuscan coast.
Prosecutors based in Grosseto, Tuscany, are seeking a trial also for Francesco Schettino, the captain of the luxury cruise liner, on charges of causing a shipwreck and abandoning the vessel during the frantic and confused evacuation of passengers and crew.
The Concordia was conducting a publicity stunt off the coast of tiny Giglio island the night of January 13, 2012, prosecutors say, when it slammed into a jagged reef, which speared the ship and left a 70-metre-long gash in the hull. The cruise liner quickly took on water and capsized, ending on its side near the island's port.
Prosecutors also requested the indictment of five other crew members, including two other officers on the bridge. The proposed charges against them vary, but all are accused of manslaughter.
Chief prosecutor Francesco Verusio said that after sophisticated scientific and other technological investigations were carried out, "the determining cause of the events of the shipwreck, deaths and injuries, is, unfortunately, dramatically due to the human factor".
It was not clear when a judge would rule on the indictment requests.
Prosecutors also said Costa Crociere SpA, the Italian cruise company, has asked for a plea bargain agreement which, if it was accepted, could see Costa pay a 1 million euros ($A1.3 million) fine. The company has tried to put all the blame on the shoulders of Schettino.
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More debate questions we'd ask
We're in the final countdown for the greatest political show on earth! The presidential debate.
Inspired by my Current TV colleague Eliot Spitzer's four debate questions in a column for Slate, here are 10 additional questions for both candidates with help from a politically enthusiastic and savvy group — friends on my Facebook page and followers on my Twitter feed.
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Since Spitzer's questions involved Iraq, Syria and health care, I left those out, but I couldn't help adding some bonus questions for Romney.
Top debate questions for Mitt Romney:
1) In a Republican primary debate, you and your colleagues refused to take a deal that allowed $10 in cuts for $1 in tax revenue. Today, would you still refuse to take a 10-to-1 deal? At the end of 2006, you signed Grover Norquist's pledge to never raise taxes. Are you still bound to that pledge? Would that pledge trump your oath to uphold the Constitution? Would you vow here to never raise taxes, no matter the consequences?
2) Do you endorse Rep. Todd Akin for Senate, and would you campaign with him in Missouri?
3) Be specific: Name the top three exemptions or deductions in the Tax Code that you would limit or eliminate in order to create a revenue-neutral tax structure that lowers the top rates from 35 percent to 28 percent.
4) You said your 47 percent comment was not "elegantly stated." As elegantly as you can, tell us if you still believe that 47 percent of Americans "believe that they are victims who believe the government has a responsibility to care for them, who believe that they are entitled to health care, to food, to housing … and the government should give it to them?"
5) Should the U.S. still be subsidizing the oil industry? If so, isn't that picking winners and losers? If not, would you push through legislation that would stop it?
6) Do you still believe, as you wrote in your book, that "climate change is occurring" and "that human activity is a contributing factor?" If so, what should the U.S. do to mitigate the human causes of climate change?
7) The Republican platform calls for reinserting the banks as middlemen on the granting of student loans. The Congressional Budget Office has said that would cost $60 billion more to students as banks take fees and subsidies from the loan management. Given that added cost and if you adopt Rep. Paul Ryan's budget plan to cut Pell Grants and loans, how, specifically, would you help middle-class families pay for their children's college education?
8) Do you believe Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission was rightly decided? Do you believe that corporate and individual spending in politics should be unlimited and anonymous?


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DEAR STEEL ADVICE: When I was growing up I learned about Santa Claus not being real at age 6, too young I think. What is the right age to learn the truth?
DEAR TRUTH SEEKER: Six years old is on the young side to learn that the jolly old elf is a spoof. Most kids transition from believing in Santa Claus by the third grade or before they reach double numbers. Some go along with the pretense even when they realize the improbability of the whole preposterous story of Santa flying through the sky and dropping toys down chimneys. They don't want to disappoint the adults by letting on that they are pretty sure the parents bring the presents. When there are younger children in a family an older child has fun helping the parents carry on the fantasy. Even though every situation is different the Santa story is a magic one to believe in for as long as possible.
DEAR STEEL ADVICE: We have a family gift exchange at Christmas. We always are inclusive and set a modest budget. My sister-in-law always buys a gag gift instead of a nice gift. My brother-in-law takes this very seriously and picks a thoughtful gift each year. Of course many years he gets stuck with the gag gift. What should we do?
DEAR GIFT EXCHANGE WOES: You need to update the exchange rules. Send everyone an email with a refresher on the giving guidelines. You also might add that if you receive a dumb gift, pretend you like it and then try to trade with someone. Gag gifts are fine but they are to be in addition to a regular present. Your brother-in-law may not appreciate your sister-in-law's gag gift humor and she may feel candles, tea towels or fancy soaps are boring. Exchange has a double meaning if someone receives an unwanted gift and no one will trade.
Need some Steel Advice? Email questions to: firstname.lastname@example.com or write to Mary Ann Wellener, Steel Advice Column, c/o Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, 34 Blvd. of the Allies, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. Follow Mary Ann on Twitter at @PGSteelAdvice.


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SAUGERTIES, N.Y. -- The site where the Woodstock '94 festival was held almost two decades ago could host another three-day concert this summer.
On Wednesday, the Town Board unanimously adopted a resolution granting conditional approval for the considerably smaller CounterPoint Music and Arts Festival to be held July 11-13 at the Winston Farm, which borders state Routes 32 and 212 and is near southbound Thruway Exit 20.
The approval was conditioned on the festival's producers securing state and county mass-gathering permits, reaching a memorandum of agreement with the town's attorney and offering a bond to the town to cover any unexpected expenses.
Jonathan Fordin, president and chief executive officer of festival producer MCP Presents, said he has no intention of trying to rush the permit process. He said it probably will take 60 to 90 days to complete.
Fordin said MCP hopes to announce the festival's performers within the next two weeks.
MCP needed the town's conditional approval in order to begin marketing the event and selling tickets, Fordin said. He said the company needs 180 days to sell enough tickets to make the show viable.
Fordin said the CounterPoint Music and Arts Festival aims to attract about 15,000 people this year, with hopes of reaching 35,000 in future years.
Town officials noted the annual Hudson Valley Garlic Festival, held over two days each September at Cantine Field in Saugerties, typically draws more than 15,000 people per day.
The Woodstock '94 festival, which featured some of the biggest rock music acts of that time, stretched across three days at the Winston Farm in August 1994 and drew an estimated 350,000 people, many of whom breached security and got in for free.
Michael Lang, one of the promoters of the 1969, 1994 and 1999 Woodstock festivals, has been working with the Winston Farm's owners to bring music back to the 850-acre site. He said at Wednesday's meeting that MCP's festival would be one such event and that there could be up to two more this year, followed by four or five in 2014.
Fordin said on Wednesday that MCP's festival will have more water on site than required by its mass-gathering permits and that attendees will, for the most part, remain at the Winston Farm for the duration of the event, minimizing traffic impact in the surrounding area.
Town of Saugerties Supervisor Kelly Myers told Fordin Wednesday she was "excited that you've chosen Saugerties as a venue."
"I'm delighted you're here," Myers said.
Fordin said the festival should be a boon for Saugerties and the surrounding area, perhaps pumping $5 million to $7 million into the local economy.
"We definitely are excited about bringing it to this community and to their site because of the size of the property and, obviously, what this community has been able to do before and what you guys plan to do in the future," Fordin said. "And we're very excited about making it our home."
Fordin said MCP held a CounterPoint Music and Arts Festival this past September in Atlanta and received nothing but praise from the community.
That show, according to the festival's website, featured about 75 acts -- including headliners Bassnectar, Skrillex, Pretty Lights, AVICII and Steve Angello -- performing on multiple stages.
Fordin said MCP made a presentation earlier Wednesday to police, emergency services, fire and other officials in Saugerties about the festival plan and that everyone was supportive.
Saugerties Police Chief Joseph Sinagra said he supports the festival after meeting with MCP and talking to police in Georgia about last year's festival.
Sinagra said the festival producers plan to bring their own security force of 250 to 300 and have that team search every car and person that enters the event. The producers also have promised zero tolerance for drugs and alcohol, the chief said.
Sinagra said his officers, as well as state troopers and Ulster County sheriff's deputies, will be on hand to help with such things as traffic and offsite security.
Both Sinagra and Fordin said the festival producers will cover all costs, including for police, so that taxpayers will nto foot any of the bill.


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June 12, 2009
Ashley Dishes on Cast Quitting Smoking & Artfully Dodges RobSten Questions
19 comments:
- AnonymousJune 12, 2009 at 8:44 PM
See robert and Kristen are NOT togeterrrr...ReplyDelete
she was so surpriced when she hear that they were together
by the way Ashley isss sooo Cutee I love herrr!!!
- AnonymousJune 12, 2009 at 8:56 PM
but sometimes I feel bad for the rest of the cast for constantly getting questioned about Rob and Kristen...like, they should ask more about Ashley herself...ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJune 12, 2009 at 9:57 PM
Why is Emma Watson saying that Rob and Kristen are together? That's weird...of all people why would she be in the know?ReplyDelete
I read Emma's interview as more of a "they look great together and have amazing chemistry" thing. Did she actually say they were together?ReplyDelete
It was stated by Emma's camp that the statement issued about Rob and Kristen was false.ReplyDelete
The interviewer should be fired for asking such a ridiculous question based on hearsay. Journalism is so shoddy these days, I'm so glad I switched majors.
Ashley looked completely shocked by that idiotic question.
I agree anonymous 3:56 - They should be talking about the people they are interviewing. I'm soooo tired of hearing the same questions asked and real tired of who the F***K is dating who- don't really care about their personal lives. Just curious about the films and continued interests in new roles for all of them as up and coming actors.ReplyDelete
Im happy they're comitting to stop smoking =) im really happy .And mostly everybody knows that Kstew and Rpatzz aren't going out , and they never were.Gosh!Gee!I feel bad for Rpattz , cuz the rumors going on about him , his personal life and if he has a realtionship with Kstew which mostly everybody knows that's NOT true ,since Twilight began.Just stuoid rumors made up by the papparazi.ReplyDelete
i bet she's not even quitting herself.. hahaReplyDelete
- AnonymousJune 13, 2009 at 7:46 AM
Well I will say this, if in fact it weren't true Ashley wold have said "Kristen has a boyfriend" so no they don't make a good couple .she didn't say that, she said that since they make a good couple on screen they would make a good couple off screen. She did not deny anything, she actually said they would be good together. So that might have meant something is going on.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJune 13, 2009 at 11:26 AM
yes she is dodging the issue usually she says that Kstew has a boyfriend she didnt they seem to be slowly working on outing themselves what is she gonna say yes they are together? she didnt say they werent but she didnt say they were either? None of the castmates are going to out them thats they're right to decide when they wanna go publicReplyDelete
- AnonymousJune 13, 2009 at 12:00 PM
i totally agree with you 2 anonymousReplyDelete
that exactly what i think.
Its pretty obvious from that video that they are together. I've always said they're definitely not, they've been friends for too long for anything to happen between them now but the last time Ashley was asked she said "Don't people know that Kristen has a boyfriend?!". If there was genuinely NOTHING between Kristen and Robert Ashley would've said "no they are just friends and nothing more" but she said they'd make a good couple and she looked uncomfortable as hell like she was worrying she was landing them in it.ReplyDelete
I dont think she looked surprised at the question because they are not together. I think she looked surprised at the question because she didnt know that they had been outed by Emma. Even though they havent lol .....
- AnonymousJune 13, 2009 at 7:30 PM
Poor Ashley :( what lame questions to ask her.ReplyDelete
But I'm all for smoking cessation, good luck with that.
This is crazy. I personally don't think they are going out. I mean come on, have you seen those two in an iterveiw? They look so akward around each other. I think it would be cute if they were together, but I dont think they are.ReplyDelete
On the other hand, Ashley shouldn't have been asked that question.
- AnonymousJune 14, 2009 at 5:40 AM
Omg, they so shouldn't have asked her that. I don't know what I think is true. It really bugs me. To be honest, I think it would kinda be weird if they were going out. I think I'm like, the only girl in the world that would rather them NOT date. But I could get used to it and they can if they want to. I wouldn't believe this at all, except I got a magazine (Life & Style) that said Kristen and Michael's relationship is fizzling. So after reading that and watching this, I'm really confused.ReplyDelete
I dunno if this is a ploy by the Twilight franchise to keep everyone glued to the whole thing. It's confusing. I'm not sure if they tell the cast to sound vague about it so people are even more interested. I don't think Ashley would make a comment like that if it were true. It would be kind of dumb to out them. BUT I personally think they have great chemistry. I can read body language pretty well and they are drawn to each other. Not awkward at all. They're just awkward people who are very attracted to each other, but obviously they can't show it. I think they would be great together. Ditch Oregano! Kristen and Rob are a HOT PAIR!!ReplyDelete
Seriously people...you guys should be happy that Kristen Stewart could work with Robert Pattinson! Usually people on set hate eachother and films don't really work. I am just happy that the cast gets along well enough for them to complete 3 films and possibly 4! Get over it.ReplyDelete
If they are dating does it really matter?
Here is the thing. Apparently Emma Watson said in an interview that she had spoken to Rob and that he had told her that him and Kristen were together. It was then debunked by the fact that Emma's camp said that Emma never did an interview with the magazine and that the WHOLE interview was fake. Emma said herself in a recent interview she hasn't spoken to Rob in ages.ReplyDelete
Also I find it funny how they mention the cast quit smoking and if I remember correctly E! stated that Nikki and ASHLEY were using smokestiks to give up. So why did Ashley seem to be not so sure about the name "smokestiks" and why didn't the interviewer just ask if she was one of them.
I am annoyed that they used a fake interview/answer to try and get Ashley to spill on Rob/Kristen. Maybe they should ask about her love life and if she is dating Jackson :P
- AnonymousJune 16, 2009 at 3:51 AM
Hahaha, good point, Natsky!ReplyDelete
Does anyone know who all is trying to quit smoking? Not that it really matters, I was just wondering. :)


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Coin collecting worth every penny
Within hours of President John F. Kennedy's assassination Nov. 22, 1963, there was a move in Washington circles to mint a coin with his likeness. One month later, Congress approved the creation of the Kennedy half dollar, replacing Ben Franklin on the 50-cent piece.
Milton Baker of the Sun City Coin Club presented this bit of information and much more when he spoke on the Kennedy half dollar's history. He volunteered to provide topical details on a coin that seems to have disappeared from circulation, according to his information.
"It quickly became a popular coin to collect and now it is so rare that most cashiers have no idea what it is," he told his fellow collectors and historians. It was so popular that the initial mint release of 70,000 coins on Jan. 10, 1964, was increased to 92 million and then 161 million by November 1964.
Baker has been interested in coins since 1960.
"I like the idea of finding something new and different," he said. "I try to find a series and get just the thrill of finding something."
At the monthly meeting of the Sun City Coin Club, the 60 members of the club not only discuss where various trade shows and exhibits are but share their love of coin history. The focus is primarily on United States coins of all ages, said club president DeForest Hamilton.
"We focus on American currency. I'm a member because I like collecting coins. I like the history and what the coins mean, why the designs were made," he said. While the club members have mostly modest collections, Hamilton said "there's big money in coin collecting," and cited a recent auction sale of a Philadelphia-minted quarter from the late 1700's for nearly $2 million.
Even though the members don't chase coins with that value, they do have an interest in completing sets or at least traveling to see rare coins. They talk about coin grading (don't ever polish coins to make them shiny — it ruins the patina and decreases the eventual value if they are collectible), Buffalo nickels, Lincoln cents, the differences between "flowing hair and bust halves" and the problems with counterfeit and fake coins.
Hamilton showed a coin book that described such odd currency as half dimes, half cents, large cents, 2-cent pieces and 3-cent silver coins.
Not everyone focuses on specifics or has a formal collection.
"I've gathered them over the years," said Bob Ciehanski. "I'm a gatherer rather than a collector."
Some guests come to find out if what they've inherited are of any value and seek the expertise of those more knowledgeable. Pat Vacchi had a few coins from her grandmother.
"Some of them may have value, some may just be taking up space," she said.
In her case, a member might be able to help value them or stir her in the right direction.
The programs vary depending on whoever has an idea, the availability of a guest speaker from outside the community or anyone willing to research and then speak on a certain topic.
"We try to vary the program and talk about one particular coin," Baker said. "It brings everyone up to date on the history and background."


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The Art of Destruction--Images of Superstorm Sandy
The Department of Special Collections - LI Studies Institute presents a photography exhibition entitled THE ART OF DESTRUCTION Images of Superstorm Sandy. Superstorm Sandy was a weather event of historic proportions. Eleven days after the storm the Long Island Studies Institute at Hofstra University asked the public for digital photographs that documented the effects of the storm on Long Island. The plan was to preserve and arrange the photographs and, in the future, make them available to researchers. What we received, however, not only documented destruction and loss of property, but also depicted the beauty and drama of nature.
In this exhibition we found that there was art in destruction; that the photographers' eyes were drawn to the beautiful line or color or juxtaposition of form. Although many of the photographers captured the same type of image, the result differed tremendously. There are 30 photographs in this exhibit, many of downed trees and wires, yet each photo exposes the subject in a different light. Although the storm left Long Island devastated in so many ways, these photographs show how nature can also be inspiring.
Dates: Monday, March 4 - Tuesday, March 12, 2013
Location: Student Center Café in the Sondra and David S. Mack Student Center, North Campus
Viewing Hours:
Monday - Thursday, 7:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.
For more information, please contact the Hofstra Cultural Center at 516-463-5669.
This exhibition is presented in conjunction with The National Center for Suburban Studies at Hofstra University and the Hofstra Cultural Center conference, From the Outside In: Sustainable Futures for Global Cities and Suburbs, which is being held from March 7, 2013 - March 9, 2013.
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Flooding ravages Duluth and Northland roads and homes
Floodwaters engorged by a 24-hour deluge of up to 10 inches crumbled roads and damaged homes and businesses in Duluth, Superior and surrounding areas on Wednesday and caused the drowning deaths of dozens of animals at the Lake Superior Zoo.
Emergency crews rescued an 8-year-old boy who was swept five to six blocks through a culvert in Proctor on Wednesday afternoon. He had some cuts but was otherwise uninjured, St. Louis County Undersheriff Dave Phillips said.
Tom Crossmon, a captain with the St. Louis County Sheriff's Volunteer Rescue Squad, said the boy was amazingly lucky to have survived his five- to six-block journey through the culvert. Crossmon was en route to the scene in Proctor with a remotely operated underwater search device when the boy popped out the other end of the culvert.
Elsewhere Wednesday, the Rescue Squad was called to check submerged vehicles and used its airboat to rescue several stranded motorists, Crossmon said.
Half of Duluth's Fond du Lac neighborhood and the town of Thompson were evacuated as the St. Louis River rose from above-normal dam discharges upstream. The dams were reported to not be in danger of failure, but Minnesota Power is releasing more water that may flood homes downstream. First United Methodist Church in Duluth -- the "copper-top church" -- and the Scanlon Community Center are being used as evacuation centers.
Rescue squad members helped evacuate Fond du Lac residents by boat throughout the day. Crossmon said the squad helped about 50 people to safety Wednesday.
Most residents in affected areas have heeded evacuation advisories, but some remain, he said.
Thomson residents have been asked not to use tap water for drinking, cooking or bathing because it may be contaminated.
Heavy rainfall and flash floods in Duluth left some roads under water and caused flooding, sinkholes, open manholes and mudslides, including along parts of Skyline Parkway and in the Hillside. Parts of Interstate 35 in Duluth and in Carlton County were closed. Jean Duluth Road just south of Zimmerman Road was closed because of a washout at the Lester River crossing, the St. Louis County Sheriff's Office said late Wednesday.
Some motorists were trapped in their vehicles, vehicles were stuck in sinkholes and some cars simply quit running because too much water got under the hood.
"We tried to get my wife to work at Wells Fargo but the power steering went out. There's just too much water out there,'' said Zach Eustice, who lives on Eight Street East in Duluth. "My guess is there won't be too many people going to the bank today, anyhow."
Chester Creek spilled over its banks and became a gushing torrent, spurring a mudslide that uprooted large trees near the old ski jumps. The entire Chester Bowl Park area was strewn with flooded picnic tables, and water rose toward the chalet.
Eighth Avenue East in Duluth turned into a raging stream, turning up large chunks of blacktop, blasting manhole covers and causing entire sections of sidewalk to buckle.
Many residents reported flooded basements.
Mayor Don Ness declared a state of emergency in the city of Duluth, citing "significant damage, debris and popped manholes."
Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton said he will visit Duluth today to assess the flood damage.
"This morning my thoughts are with our friends and neighbors in Duluth and the surrounding region, as they respond to major flooding," Dayton said in a statement. "I have spoken to Duluth Mayor Don Ness and have offered all possible state assistance now and during the recovery."
The Carlton County Sheriff's Office recommended no travel in the county except in emergencies because of flooded roadways. The most-affected areas are across northern parts of the county; Highway 210 through Jay Cooke State Park is closed. The iconic swinging bridge across the St. Louis River in Jay Cooke was yet another victim of Wednesday's flooding, swept away by the river.
Among other developments:
East Ninth Street, where it crosses Chester Creek and turns into East Eight Street, was closed while the bridge there was inspected for damage, police said. Eighth Street was a river with water rushing down from the Chester Creek Café at 19th Avenue toward the bridge. Chester Parkway was closed as sides of the road gave way.
"We had our own pumps and we arranged for additional pumps," Hoag said. The 6 inches of standing water was pumped out by mid-day, when the elevators were turned back on. No electrical problems accompanied the flooding, nor did any hospital unit close down.
"So far, that is it," Hoag said about 2 p.m. "We're taking care of patients. Open for business."
Authorities in Cloquet evacuated campers in Spafford Park along the banks of the rapidly rising St. Louis River, according to the Pine Journal.
"We don't even know the extent of it yet because it's too dangerous to be out checking in some spots,'' Anderson said.
The city cautioned residents against playing in standing water, which might be contaminated by sewage.
"People need to be extremely careful in these kinds of dangerous conditions," said the Rescue Squad's Crossmon. "It reminds me of last August, when a 13-year-old boy drowned in Amity Creek. Actually, this is far worse than anything we've seen before," he said.
"We're still asking people to stay away from the water. People are getting in trouble when they venture out to look around," Crossmon said.
News Tribune staff writers Brandon Stahl, Peter Passi, Jana Hollingsworth and Candace Renalls contributed to this report.


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Armed with all-new brutal combat moves and magic, players retake the role of Kratos and embark on a new epic adventure to change the fate of mortals and Gods alike. The original God of War saw Kratos, a mortal warrior, set upon an epic quest to dethrone a God. But his journey did not end there. In God of War II, Kratos sits atop his Olympus throne, as the new God of War – far more ruthless than Ares ever was. To end his continued torment, Kratos must journey to the far reaches of the earth and defeat untold horrors and alter that which no mortal, or god has ever changed: his fate. God of War II sets an epic stage for a devastating mythological war to end all wars.
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- Number Of Players: 1
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- Huge Collection of Combat Moves: Players can utilize their favourite combo attacks from God of War along with a whole new set of moves and magic. Magic is based on nature's elements which include utilizing the power if wind, ice and much more.
- New Characters: From the popular Cyclops and Cerebus to the Flying Gryphon and more, players will encounter some of the greatest Greek mythological beasts, along with more enemies and bosses.
- Puzzle Solving: God of War II features more puzzle solving, where players must solve intelligent, challenging and progressively more complicated puzzles latent with brutal elements that are intricately woven into the overarching story.
- Exploration: Players will continue their previous experiences in the dark, violent world of Greek mythology and test their agility through more levels as they traverse treacherous, often brutal terrain that will range from the undiscovered Sisters of Fate to the Dark Swap and more.
God of War II Demo DiscPublisher: Sony Computer EntertainmentMSRP: 0 USD
God of War IIPublisher: Sony Computer EntertainmentRelease Date: March 13, 2007MSRP: 49.99 USD
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BERLIN- Stephen Decatur's varsity baseball team enjoyed a big week, sweeping four games to improve to 10-3 on the season.
The streak started with a 19-3 win over Pocomoke last Wednesday. Justin Meekins and Grant Donohue each collected two hits in the win. The next day, the Seahawks beat Mardela, 7-4. On Monday, Decatur was back in action and beat Crisfield on the road, 4-0. The Seahawks were back home on Tuesday and beat Washington, 4-1. Jacob Hickman led Decatur with two hits including a double and an RBI, while Meekins collected two hits and scored a run.


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She was born May 13, 1924, at Pine Ridge to Marion Alexander and Missouri Jane Smith Bates. She was a member of First Baptist Church, where she was a member of the Rick Smith Sunday School Class. She was a teacher for 37 years in four states — Arkansas, Missouri, Michigan and Alaska — and retired from the Russellville Middle School as a math teacher. She was a member of the Arkansas Education Association and the National Education Association, loved her students and made teaching challenging, inspiring, and fun. She was also an excellent cook, and loved sharing what she made with others.
She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers and five sisters.
Survivors include her husband, Winford A. Hoover; a son, Elwin A. Hoover of Fort Smith; a daughter and son-in-law, Lucretia D. and Donald E. Keaster; a sister, Thelma Cabaniss of Russellville; five grandchildren and their spouses, Chad and Becky Keaster, Jeremy and Amanda Keaster, Meredith Hoover, Christina and Cory Williams and William Hoover; and six great-grandchildren, Kaylee Rohlman, Koree, Kadee, Kayna, Karsyn and Luke Keaster.
The funeral service will begin at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2013 at the First Baptist Church in Russellville, officiated by the Rev. Tom Walker and the Rev. Greg Sykes. Burial will begin at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday at Highland Cemetery near Cherry Hill by Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville.
Honorary pallbearers will be the Fishers of Men and Rick Smith's Sunday School Class.
The family will receive friends from 5-6 p.m. on Monday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to Arkansas Hospice, 2405 East Parkway, Suite 3, Russellville, AR 72802; or to First Baptist Church Missions, 200 South Denver Avenue, Russellville, AR 72801.
The online obituary and guestbook are available at www.shinnfuneral.com.


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Tracking all the key injury news heading into Week 10's games ...
• Danny Amendola, WR, Rams (shoulder): Just a few weeks after suffering a broken collarbone, Amendola returns to the Rams' lineup. He should help provide a boost to St. Louis' passing attack.
• Ahmad Bradshaw, RB, Giants (foot): Bradshaw's foot ailment isn't going away -- but it also isn't forcing him to sit out games. He'll start again for the Giants on Sunday.
• Calvin Johnson, WR, Lions (knee): The Lions' go-to guy on offense continues to take it easy during practices, but he had a big game in Week 9 and will try to repeat that performance at Minnesota. Titus Young, also questionable with a knee injury, will play as well.
• Stevie Johnson, WR, Bills (thigh): Johnson had been listed as questionable but said earlier in the week that he planned to play Sunday. The Bills will need him to have a big game against New England.
• Percy Harvin, WR, Vikings (ankle): The Vikings will head into Sunday's huge game against Detroit minus the services of their do-everything star. Harvin was hobbled all week and listed as doubtful. Still, the Vikings had hoped he'd be OK come Sunday.
• Aaron Hernandez, TE, Patriots (ankle): Hernandez continues to battle injury issues this season, and he'll miss another game Sunday. Aside from Rob Gronkowski, none of New England's other receivers are elite players, so look for Julian Edelman to see more work.
• Janoris Jenkins, CB, Rams: Both Jenkins and wide receiver Chris Givens were scratched Sunday, reportedly for violating team rules. The Rams are facing a huge, must-win game against the 49ers.
• Aaron Maybin, LB, Jets: The Jets activated Ricky Sapp from the practice squad this week, perhaps putting the writing on the wall for Maybin. Unless Maybin suffered a late, undisclosed injury, he's a healthy scratch.
• Darren McFadden, RB, Raiders (ankle): The Raiders ruled out McFadden back on Friday -- and his backfield mate, Mike Goodson, will be out of the lineup Sunday, too.
• DeMarco Murray, RB, Cowboys (foot): Murray was very limited in practice throughout the week, and the Cowboys opted not to risk it here, despite the importance of their game with Philadelphia.Tracy Porter, CB, Broncos (illness):


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BERLIN — The Worcester County Sheriff's Office this week is seeking the public's help in solving a hit-and-run accident involving a pedestrian in Pocomoke in late December.
Around 7 p.m. on December 28, the Worcester County Sheriff's Office Collision Reconstruction Unit assisted the Pocomoke City Police with a motor vehicle collision involving a pedestrian. The investigation revealed the female victim was struck initially by a Ford passenger car. After the initial collision, the victim was struck again by other vehicles.
The County Sheriff's Office Collision Reconstruction Unit this week is requesting anyone that might have been traveling southbound on Route 13 in the area of the Your Doc's In medical office around 7 p.m. on Dec. 28 who believes they might have seen something or believes they might have run over something to contact Lieut. Ed Schreier of the Worcester County Sheriff's Office at 410-632-1112, ext. 2224.
Jail For Boardwalk Melee
SNOW HILL — A Florida man arrested in September along with five other suspects after a large fight on the Boardwalk pleaded guilty last week in Worcester County Circuit Court and was sentenced to 18 years in jail, all but six months of which were then suspended.
Around 6 p.m. on Sept. 2, Ocean City Police responded to the south end of the Boardwalk in response to a report of a large fight involving one suspect with a knife. OCPD officers arrived and observed several individuals actively fighting in the area directly outside of the Davey Jones Locker Room restaurant. As officers attempted to break up the fights, several of the combatants fled into the Inlet parking lot area.
One of the suspects, later identified as Carl Ross Perry, 47, of Berlin, was wearing a T-shirt indicating he was an employee of the restaurant. Perry continued to fight despite attempts by several Davey Jones Locker Room employees to restrain him. OCPD officers attempted to stop Perry and ordered him to the ground, but he did not comply and actively fought with four officers until he was subdued and taken into custody.
OCPD officers located the five additional suspects involved in the altercation in various locations around the Inlet parking lot. The other five combatants were later identified as Deve St. Fleur, 24, of Immokalee, Fla.; Jermaine Phillips, 24, of Fort Meade, Fla.; William Freeman, 33, of Fort Meade, Fla.; Michael Smith, 45, of Fort Meade, Fla.; and Valen Joseph, 23, of Lehigh Acres, Fla.
During the subsequent investigation, officers recovered a backpack belonging to St. Fleur, which contained several baggies of suspected marijuana as well as other evidence that indicated the marijuana was being sold. After Perry's arrest, officers found an amount of marijuana on his person packaged identically to the items recovered from the backpack belonging to St. Fleur.
Witnesses told police Perry was outside with the five suspects, but at one point went back into the restaurant and returned with an object later determined to be a knife. According to the witnesses, Perry threatened the other suspects with the knife, which touched off the large brawl. The investigation determined the confrontation was the result of a dispute during an illegal drug transaction.
As a result of the altercation and arrests, three OCPD officers sustained injuries. Two were treated at the scene by Ocean City EMS. One officer was transported to Atlantic General Hospital for treatment of injuries not determined to be life-threatening.
Perry was charged with three counts of second-degree assault on three police officers, two counts of second-degree assault, resisting arrest, reckless endangerment, possession of marijuana and possession of paraphernalia. St. Fleur and Phillips were charged with affray, disorderly conduct, possession of marijuana and paraphernalia and possession with intent to distribute marijuana. Smith was charged with affray, disorderly conduct and possession of marijuana. Freeman and Joseph were each charged with affray and disorderly conduct.
Last week, St. Fleur pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute marijuana and disorderly conduct and was sentenced to a combined 18 years, all but a little over six months of which was suspended. He was also fined $500 and placed on probation for two years. Perry is scheduled to appear for trial in February. The other four suspects were scheduled to appear in December, but each failed to appear and have warrants sworn for their arrests.
Disorderly Conduct Plea
BERLIN — A local man arrested for his role in a large fight in Berlin in October pleaded guilty last week to disorderly conduct and was sentenced to two days in jail.
On Oct. 14, Berlin Police, with assistance from the Worcester County Sheriff's Office, the Maryland State Police and Maryland Natural Resources Police (NRP), responded to a large fight at the multi-purpose building on Flower Street in Berlin. Upon arrival, officers observed a large fight in progress involving at least 20 combatants.
Officers were able to break up that fight with several individuals leaving the area. A short time later, officers responded to another fight near an apartment complex in Berlin. Police encountered a large group fighting outside one of the apartments and this time were forced to use pepper spray to disperse the combatants.
One man, identified as Lavar J. Ayres, 33, of Berlin, was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct. Ayres was accused of causing a disturbance and failing to leave the area after being ordered to do so. Last week, Ayres pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct and was sentenced to two days in jail. He was also placed on probation for three years and fined $200.
Guilty Plea In Chase
SNOW HILL — A Laurel, Md. man arrested in June after a high speed chase through the Berlin area pleaded guilty last week to possession with intent to distribute marijuana and now awaits his fate pending the outcome of a pre-sentence investigation.
Around 6 p.m. on June 5, Maryland State Police troopers were conducting a stationary speed enforcement detail on Route 50 near Route 346 when they attempted to stop a green 2003 BMW for going 72 miles per hour in a 55 mph zone. The vehicle swerved to the shoulder, went around the trooper and accelerated at a high rate of speed to avoid apprehension. The vehicle was clocked at 113 mph after it passed the speed enforcement detail and disappeared from sight once it turned onto Route 113 heading into Berlin.
A short time later, MSP troopers located the vehicle unattended in the Food Lion parking lot in the Brittingham Square shopping center. A detailed investigation was conducted including witness interviews and a review of store surveillance video and troopers were able to locate two of the suspects from the vehicle hiding in a store in the shopping center and a third hiding in the woods behind it.
The driver was identified as Martin Enriquez Santelices, 21, of Laurel, Md.; while the two captured passengers were identified as Brandon Michael Fitzpatrick, 19, and Maxwell Fashola, 19, both of Columbia, Md. A search of the vehicle revealed 12 ounces of marijuana, a digital scale and plastic baggies used to package and sell marijuana in the trunk.
Last week, Santelices pleaded guilty to possession of marijuana with intent to distribute and a pre-sentence investigation was ordered Sentencing is set for March 6. Meanwhile, Fitzpatrick and Fashola each had the charges against them placed on the stet, or inactive, docket.


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Game 3 – Live Blog
Top of the 1st
Well, Detroit hath swept the As. Wouldn't it be great if buddies Leyland and La Russa could face off in the World Series?
Suppan gets Delgado to dribble it back to the mound, stranding Beltran at 2nd. Phew. Cards escape the 1st without giving up a run.
Bottom of the 1st
Lead-off single by Eckstein, breaking his hitless streak for the NLCS. It would be great if he could get hot. Doh! picked off.
Pujols singles! 2 on, 1 out.
Another triple for Spiezio! 2 runs score!! Good attempt by Green but you have to be Edmonds to make a diving catch like that. Spiezio has had such a great attitude all year, ever since he dyed his Imperial red to show how excited he was to be a Cardinal. It doesn't surprise me that he's coming through big.
Molina strikes out lookin'. Whatever that pitching coach said to Trachsel must have been good. Hate to see us leave the bases loaded but glad we're up 2-0.
Top of the 2nd
1,2, 3 for Suppan. Looks like he's on his game tonight. If he was jittery, we'd have seen signs by now.
Bottom of the 2nd
Suppan homers! Unreal. Gooch was hard to believe, but Suppan??
Eckstein walks. Wilson singles off Trachsel's leg. Ouch. Eckstein hustles over to third. Nobody out!
Pujols walks. That's Trachsel's 5th walk tonight. I'm surprised the Mets don't have anyone warming up in the bullpen. Bases are now loaded for Jimmy.
Darren Oliver comes in to replace the injured Trachsel. Wild pitch scores Eckstein! Jimmy grounds out, but gets an RBI as Wilson comes home. 5 – 0 Redbirds.
Spiezio grounds out, fails to get Pujols home. We forgive you, Scott. It's funny to see all the fans with their fake red Imperials in honor of Scott.
Rolen grounds out. Pujols stranded.
Top of the 3rd
Steven Tyler is at the game. Odd to get a celeb sighting in St. Louis, but Aerosmith is playing UMB Bank Pavilion tomorrow night.
Reyes triples, but Suppan gets a strike out to end the inning.
Bottom of the 3rd
Belliard singles. Molina narrowly misses a homer. That would have been fun. Suppan bunts. I'd let him swing away given his last appearance. Eckstein pops out to end the inning.
Top of the 4th
Another quick inning for Suppan. He's still on his game.
Bottom of the 4th
Pujols singles, but nothing else happens. Oliver has looked solid for the Mets in relief. There was a slight smile from Tony during that interview. He's got to feel good about how things are going now and how Suppan is pitching, but he's right that with the Mets dangerous lineup even a 5-run lead isn't enough to relax.
Top of the 5th
By the time I got a load of wash (or as we say in Missouri, "warsh") in, the half-inning was over. Great work, Supp!
Bottom of the 5th
Nice to see Rolen get a hit.
Poor Steven Tyler is apparently getting mobbed by Cardinals fans made bold by Budweiser, so we're told the Stadium honchos moved him to a more secure area behind home plate.
Nice play by Reyes to grab Molina's line drive. Glad Rolen was alert and didn't get doubled off 2nd.
Top of the 6th
Wow, what a play by Rolen – bare-handed grab of the high hopper and gunned to first. Even when he's struggling offensively, it's tempting to keep him in the lineup for that gold glvoe defense.
Bottom of the 6th
Nice interview with Larry Suppan, Jeff's dad. Funny to hear he has superstitions just like the players do – he doesn't eat when Jeff is pitching.
Top of the 7th
Still nothing happening for the Mets. Steven Tyler gets badgered again by stadium officials and is made to sing "Take Me Out to the Ballgame." Sorry, Steven, it's not like a Laker game. When we get a celeb in the crowd in St. Louis, we get a little over-excited.
Bottom of the 8th
Took a break to walk the dog. His name is Edgar, but some call him Whitey. Glad to see the shutout is still in place – great work, Jeff! Funny shot of Jeff's dad eating now that Jeff is out of the game.
Top of the 9th
Kinney comes on in relief. Reyes flies out. One away.
Lo Duca flies out. Two away. Fans are on their feet.
Fly ball by Beltran. Edmonds on the run makes a great catch. That's a winner!
Feels great to take a 2-1 lead in this series. I certainly didn't expect a shut out, but Suppan was masterful. Cards are firing on all cylinders…I can't wait for tomorrow's game.


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Tracy A. Woodward
Kathleen Riley, left, and Alison Carroll, right, stand next to St. Ann Catholic Church in Arlington, Va., on Tuesday July 5th, 2012. Both resigned as teachers at St. Ann's Sunday School explaining they would not sign the new Profession of Faith required by their bishop.
I have two words for Bishop Paul S. Loverde: thank you. If I could add three more: it's about time.
In May, the bishop announced that he would be mandating an "Oath of Fidelity", requiring them to submit "will and intellect" to the teachings of the Catholic Church. I didn't have to reflect for long on this new requirement to see its wisdom, and the more I think about it, the more grateful I am that Bishop Loverde has exercised his leadership in this attempt to preserve the traditions of my Faith from personal interpretation and distortion. I think that requiring a profession of faith for catechists makes complete sense and is justifiable for several reasons.
First, the church is a membership organization with the right to regulate its membership, just like any other organization. When a person is accepted into the Catholic Church, he or she must profess the faith and then be baptized. Membership is not compulsory, but in order to maintain one's good standing, a person must continue to profess what the church teaches.
Secondly, contrary to popular desire, the church is not a democracy. Its members profess the faith given to us by Jesus Christ; they don't create the faith. As members and representatives of the church, we follow its rules. In making a profession of faith, far from abandoning our reason (as is commonly asserted), we more easily avoid error and are freer to come to a greater understanding of ourselves and our relationship to God and neighbor than we would be able to achieve independently.
As Christ so elegantly in teaches in John's Gospel, "the truth will set you free." Once I accept the truth, I can use my reason to come to a deeper understanding of the things that I already know are true, rather than worry about whether I know anything correctly in the first place.
View Photo Gallery: With nearly one in four Americans in its fold, a powerful lobby and extensive charity work, the Catholic Church is one of the most influential institutions in America.
With so much of the spirit of confusion about who we are as a church and as individuals prevailing after Vatican II, it is appropriate that on the 50th anniversary of the Second Vatican Council, our spiritual leaders would try to bring a renewed order and clarity to the transmission of the authentic teachings of the church, especially in educating our children who trust us so much. Last year, I signed a document similar to this one as a requirement to teach at a Catholic school in the diocese. At various points throughout the year, I recalled that I had signed that document, and it made me a better teacher because I was more careful to formulate what I taught in an accurate way. Oaths have that effect sometimes, for those who take them seriously.
So essentially, if I decide that I want to help out in my parish, a Catholic school, or other organization where I am representing the Catholic Church, then it is completely within reason that Church leaders would have the right to regulate what I teach in their name. It defies logic to assert that teachers of the Catholic faith should be free to misrepresent what that faith is.
Ultimately, I think we need to realize that what this comes down to is a classic case of don't shoot the messenger. Bishop Loverde didn't invent the teachings of the cChurch, Jesus did, and as bishop he is simply asking us to be honest in passing along those teachings when we call ourselves Catholic catechists. As a Catholic school teacher, a former CCD teacher, and now an aspiring seminarian, I am grateful to Bishop Loverde and our other church leaders who are working tirelessly to preserve the unity of our faith through a renewed and clear commitment to the truth who is Jesus Christ.
Bill Erwin is a teacher at Seton School in Manassas. He plans to enter the seminary this fall.


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After inquiries from The Courier and fewer than five days before the election, Pope County Election Commission Chairman Dale Brown changed this year's procedures on transporting paper ballots after polls close on election night.
Previously, all paper ballots were delivered to a secure location at the courthouse after the unofficial count.
Brown announced to poll workers Thursday that scanned ballots would be left in locked metal boxes at polling places until picked up -- which, in some cases, would not be until two days after the election.
Once marked, ballots are run through a scanner, which automatically tabulates the votes and stores the results on an electronic memory card. The paper ballots then slip into a locked metal box underneath the scanner. The county will use 26 boxes and scanners Tuesday.
In case of a recount, only the paper ballots are counted. Questions about ballot security leave the results open to legal challenges by candidates.
"Security is probably the most important consideration" in an election, said Tim Humphries, general counsel for Secretary of State Charlie Daniels.
After he was questioned by The Courier, Brown said the memory cards would be taken back to the courthouse after the polls close. He said the boxes, which are about 3 feet high and 18 inches wide, are too big to fit inside poll workers' vehicles.
"You can't get them in the trunk of a car -- it's almost impossible to get all that stuff in," he said. Brown said he didn't know when the boxes would be picked up, but it would be "no later than Thursday" after the election.
When asked if the county's other two election commissioners expressed misgivings about leaving the ballots at polling places, Brown said no. "I'd say we're all pretty much in agreement," he said.
However, one election commissioner disagreed.
"I voiced my concern on Wednesday and again on Thursday at [the Election Commission] meeting," Election Commission Secretary Portia Short said. "I think the ballots should be brought back [to the courthouse] that night."
Short also said poll workers were concerned about the legality of Brown's decision. While state law is clear on the disposition of hand-counted ballots (which must be immediately delivered to the county election commission), it's murky on what to do with electronically scanned ones.
"The law is not really specific about what happens to ballots that are electronically scanned," Humphries said. "There's nothing in the code to deal with it." He said the State Board of Election Commissioners would have final say on questions about election procedures. Calls to Susie Stormes, State Board of Election Commissioners director, were not returned by press time.
Brown previously said leaving the ballots at polling places for up to two days after the election would not comprise the ballots' security. "They're all in locked, heavy-duty boxes on rollers," he said. "The polling places are just as safe as the courthouse. We can't keep people from breaking in if they want to."
After The Courier's interview with Humphries on Friday, Brown later confirmed with a a reporter at the Pope County Courthouse the plan for transporting the boxes changed. "We're taking them back to a secure area Tuesday night," Brown said. "Not at the courthouse, but all in one place." Brown declined to say where the ballots would be taken.


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Discussion in 'Racquets' started by KenC, Sep 15, 2012.
Does this support thread also for the Ki5 PSE?
Just picked one of these up..... WOW !! Some stick....
Unbelievable plough, great for S&V and groundies are huge if you can get your feet moving and prepare early
Mine comes in at 386g stock with OG & Dampner, I'm up early this morning to hit the gym !!!!
Yes! I've been having mine for a while now, haven't strung it yet. You just hold this stick and all you feel is power! with it's weight and stiffness.
I've tried it. It's too heavy for me, and compared to most people, I like heavier racquets. Too often, I found that I couldn't take a full swing if the ball was going fast enough to me, and I would have to block it back.
I am only back playing tennis after a tennis elbow related 6 month break. Am playing with Tecnifibre nrg2 17 gauge at 55lbs and I have never played better. My arm feel great too. God bless the Ki5 315
Has anyone ever strung their Ki5 with a poly string like Luxilon? As much as I love the comfort of the arm-friendly strings, I have to say I miss the power and pop that the polys can provide. Of course, I don't want to ruin my arm again, but I'm wondering if a low-tensioned poly would still be safe on the Ki5?
I have a couple of packs of Luxilon Fluoro which is supposed to be a more arm-friendly poly (if there really is such a thing). I'm very tempted to try this out now that my arm is almost back to normal.
I used to hit with the Big Banger ALU Power string on a Pure Drive... a deadly combo to say the least
I use a 7G which is similar and just finished a trial of SPPP in a full bed. Arm wasn't even phased. Your mileage may vary.
Related, I also have a Flexbar and have been working on loosening my grip throughout my swing. Played last night with a poly hybrid that was quite stiff and had zero pain. While the Kinetic stuff absolutely helps, I think technique goes a long way, too, which is allowing me to use full poly from time to time. Again, you may have a different experience, but something to consider in your search for pain-free playing.
seems like no one plays with the Ki5x here.
I getting attached to this stick. I love the plow of this. Serves are awesome too.
I play with the Ki 5x. I got it partly because of the serves, and it really delivers. The downside is the maneuverability, which is what makes the Ki 5 the one that should appeal to more players, in my opinion. I've gotten accustomed to the extra length and swingweight.
Overall, I think the Ki 5x is a great stick. The length gives you bigger serves, a little more power, and a little more stability at the expense of mobility versus the Ki 5. It's a pretty even trade, and which one is better depends on your style.
This is one of them sticks that I feel has all the great qualities of a PDGT+ Roddick w/o the arm pain and a tad more control. one of the hidden gems. Really surprised it's been out since 2006 and not many have noticed. I thought this stick has better paint job quality then the original 7g. It's very hard to find glossy surface PJ's now that is harder to chip.
I decided to take the plunge and got my Ki5 strung with Luxilon Fluoro - the poly string that's supposedly easier on the arm. We'll see... I will pick the racquet up on Monday and will report back with a review. If it sucks, I may have to try the PPA 16 that everyone here is raving about. So far though, the best string i've tried with the Ki5 is Technifibre NRG2 17, but it doesn't last long enough.
PPA 16 is turning out to be more durable that the average multi. It is not as comfy as XCel but it is good enough throughout the life of the string. What I like about the string is that it is slightly lower powered than typical multis and plays fine at lower tensions. In fact, it reminds me a little of my beloved Multifeel that I used years ago. I am thinking about stocking up on this stuff.
I predict the Fluoro won't be much different from other soft polys. For me, that usually means it's fine for the first 3 hours, but then I start feeling a numbness in my wrist after that. I hope your experience is better.
PPA 16 is a great multi. Lately, I've been shanking a lot of balls and breaking PPA prematurely. That's its biggest weakness for me, but if you're playing with a 17 gauge multi, you probably don't have that problem or else the 17 gauge wouldn't last you 2 sets. Normally, I find that PPA lasts longer than the majority of multis.
Before you settle on PPA, you should try Signum Pro Micronite or Discho Microfibre. I'm pretty sure they are the same string and for me it lasts just as long as PPA but does not stiffen up at the end. PPA has more spin and does not move as much but the Discho is softer and has better feel.
I want to but they are more difficult to get here. The only place I can find them is in Germany and they have really high shipping costs for some reason. I can get the PPA 16 in black for €5 a pack at the moment and shipping is a mere €6. I already bought 10 packs and have 6 left, I was thinking about getting another 20 or even 30 packs. This is actually cheaper than the reel. Worst case scenario I use it as a cross string later on with something else like DM.
Is DM available in black?
So I hit for 2 hours last night with my Ki5 strung with Luxilon Fluoro 17 strung at 50lbs. I think this racquet/string combo is my new holy grail! The power and control were amazing. My partner said he had never seen me play so well before.
Am I kidding myself? Maybe. I realize these strings are only supposed to last 3 hours, but I will know for sure after a week. I experienced zero arm pain today, and that's usually when I know if I screwed up my elbow or not.
Anyhow, very happy to report that a poly string seems to be working well with a Ki5.
Hi GrandSlam.
I have made exactly the same switch but without such positive results so far. I cut out the syn gut that the Ki5 came with and installed a gut/poly hybrid which felt too stiff so I cut out the poly cross and put in syn gut which was better until the gut got wet and turned to mush. Now thinking a lowwe tension full poly is the way forward for the Ki5. Poly Star Energy is next at 50lbs.
Did you modify the Ki5 in any way? It feels a bit dead in the upper hoop compared to the PD. Have added 6g to the hoop and 4g at the top of the handle. Will see how it plays tomorrow once I have strung it.
Any feedback would be appreciated as I am close to moving on again and really want to get on with the Ki5 due to my recurrent TE problems.
I don't believe a black version is made.
I experimented with a lot combinations of lead on my Ki 5x including 3 and 9 o'clock, 12 o'clock, 3, 9, and 12 o'clock, and lead in the butt cap to counterbalance. I liked the way it played stock, and I really didn't have much of a reason to add weight other than seeing if it made an improvement. I did see some improvements in stringbed response, particularly with lead at 12 o'clock, but eventually I came to the conclusion that the stock racquet was fine and adding weight slowed down a frame that was already sluggish compared to my APDGT. All I add now is racquet head tape on the bumper guard, an overgrip, and an O-shaped dampener. If you use 1.5" Gamma racquet head tape, the weight is actually quite substantial (about 4-5 grams I think).
I really didn't have a problem making the transition from my APDGT. I think most people who like the Ki 5 are the type of players who take fast swings and generate much of their own power. When I took the same kind of swings with my APDGT, the ball would fly. Maybe your problem is a matter of style, which could mean getting used to the racquet or picking another frame with more power.
Personally, I thought the best place to add lead was at 12 o'clock with no counterweights because the racquet is plenty head light (I would consider the Ki 5 very head light also). However, just adding racquet head tape and an overgrip was enough for me.
Thanks Ramon for the detailed response. i have added some lead at 3/9/12 for now to see what improvements (if any) that might make. I prefer a lower powered frame which the Ki5 certainly is in relation to the PD. My issue is a lack of a solid feel which is very subjective.Bringing the balance point down a bit might help to increase the power level a tad. Will try with lead at 12 only too.
Smirker... I didn't make any mods to my Ki5, so I'm playing with it in stock form. At first I experimented with adding lead to 3 and 9, and then just 12 o'clock, but it didn't work for me. I found the racquet to have less control when it was leaded, but that was just my experience. I realize everyone will have different experiences based on their playing style, arm strength, level, etc.
I tried many soft strings and even full natural gut with the Ki5, and though really comfy, for it still lacked the "pop" that I desired . The poly string @ 50lbs was the secret ingredient for me. If you desire a more stable feel, I would give it a try.
My demo from TW weighs 11.45oz / 325g so allowing 0.5oz /15g for strings, looks like mine is 310g as well. Interestingly, TW (US) specs the strung weight at 11.8oz / 334.52g! So I would consider paying for TW's matching service if there's really that much variation.
I played 3 sets of dubs with the KI5 315 today. For reference, I've been playing with 7g's for 10 years now, currently with full bed of RIP 17 (Discho Multifibre 1.25 is on the way). The last few years, I've been having bouts with TE and am considering moving down to 27" to see if that's a factor for me.
Once I got used to the different launch angle on the ball, it was pretty easy to play with the KI5 315. It shares some of the attributes I like about the 7g - high twistweight (racquet doesn't want to torque in my hand on an offcenter hit) and decent sized sweetspot. It also has the same comfy feel and nice headlight balance.
Less to my liking was the KI5 315 has less plowthru and volleys lacked punch compared to my 7g. My stock 7g's are around 11.8 oz (prolly higher swingweight too) so that may account for much of the difference. I would probably prefer an 11.8oz KI5 if they do exist.
On a side note, I also had a Dunlop Bio F3.0 Tour and Dunlop Bio Max 200G in the box. Anyone who likes the 7g might want to try the F3.0 even though its specs are different. Larger sweetspot and higher twistweight than last year's Bio 300 Tour, and the F3.0 has a surprising amount of spin potential for an 18x20. I had a blast serve & volleying with it. Feels pretty stiff on offcenter shots though.
A buddy also has two that are right around 310g. It seems to me that 315 is the max weight that the Ki5 can have and they really shoot for 310 +/- a few grams. The Ki5 is pretty popular at my club and they all play the same, so maybe even if they are off a few grams they still play identically. It bothered me at first, but now I don't care since my elbow has healed while still being able to play aggressive tennis.
Amen to that.
Thanks for the feedback Mine now weighs 120z with 4g at the tip and an over grip being the only additions other than replacing the stock grip. All my rackets seem to end up this weight, regardless of their weight when I buy them. I have a poly/syngut hybrid in it which play much better than the softer strings I have tried so far. A work in progress but so far, so good.
there is almost no information on Q5 315-really nobody plays this stick?
I have one, most of my comments are here:
After I demo'd a Ki 315 last November, I also tried the Q5 315, Ki5x, and Qtour. The first two were strung w/ Babolat Addiction and the Qtour had PPA.
My impression was that Q5 played noticably stiffer than any of the PK's I've tried (I use the 7G). Seemed a bit out of character for PK but maybe the Q5 is shooting for a different customer profile. Since I'm prone to TE, I didn't play with it long.
I've been playing around with strings on the Ki5 315.
First I put in Prince Premier Attack 16g in black in a full bed at around 24kgs. This is a nice string and plays well but is a little stiff. I wouldn't call it arm friendly but I also wouldn't call it unfriendly. If there is one thing that really characterizes this string it is DURABILITY. I normally break multis in about 6 hours of play but get at least 10 out of PPA.
I got a reel of Mantis Comfort Synthetic 16g in black and started playing around with it at around 24kgs. As a full bed this is a great string for comfort, and the power and spin are what I always get with other strings. Really impressive comfort, but durability is typical for a multi, even maybe a tad less. 5-6 hours and pop. I think it may last longer but when stringing it in a full bed the crosses start to notch the mains and vice versa and there are many tiny notches all over by the end of the stringing. When pulling the crosses it sounds like a violin playing. Maybe this is because of the black coating?
So, since I normally break crosses, I put the PPA in the crosses at 23kg and the MCS in the mains at 24kg. It works just great and I am still getting 10 hours a stringjob and the comfort is improved. Spin is impressive and there is more than enough power. Interestingly, the PPA doesn't notch the MCS when stringing either.
Anyway, this is a great hybrid for the Ki5 315. The extremes in comfort and durability between these two strings balances out and provides a stringbed that is both
very comfortable and durable. And the cost of these strings is not so bad either and playability wise is just as good as a full bed of XCel Premium but at half the cost.
I think breaking crosses is the exception rather than the rule, so I'm thinking your style must be unique. I usually break mains, and MCS lasted me less than 5 hours. PPA will last me 10-12 hours if I don't break it in under 5 on a shank. I agree that PPA and MCS are both very playable. I just don't particularly like MCS on volleys because I want something more crisp at net. I'm experimenting mostly with gut and using multis as a backup. I think natural gut and RIP Control are the only non-poly strings I found that I can depend on to not break early on shanks.
I just played my first match with Pro Kennex ki5 315. I won a guy who has regularly beat me for three years. 6-4 6-3. I thought that I could never go back to a light stiff frame like this. Now I get the benefits of such frame plus my wrist, elbow and feel perfectly healthty! I'm still in a progress of getting used to the light weight (328 strung).
Mine came strung with champions choice at 58/54 lbs.
Strange rattle
I've been playing with the Ki now regularly for a few months and recently noticed a strange rattling noise in the racquet head. NOT the normal "shaking sand" sound that happens when you shake the racquet. But this sounds like a large piece of something is loose inside the head, and it rattles around when I shake the racquet.
I bought 2 of the Ki's, and I've noticed the racquet with the weird sound it not playing as well as my 2nd racquet (which sounds normal). I don't know if the racquet has become damaged inside... or are various forms of rattling normal with the kinetic technology?
I haven't done anything to the racquet except normal play. Anyone else experienced this?
Hey Guys! Six months later and I am still in love with the Ki5 315! I still pull out my PSLGTs and PSTs occasionally but at the end of a session I still end up preferring the Ki5s. At this point I might have to stop using the other racquets and just use the 315 during the tournament season. I still have only two and will have to get at least another one when the season starts to get into high gear.
I have been using a hybrid of Mantis Comfort Synthetic in the mains (24kg) and Prince Premiere Attack for crosses (23kg) for awhile now. I use both in the black versions. Compare to a full bed of either MCS or PPA, the hybrid seems to bring out the best characteristics of each string. MCS in the mains provides a really plush feel while the PPA gives a boost of power. I think MCS by itself is a little too mushy and PPA by itself could be a little more arm friendly. The combo just seems to work the best.
Most importantly, my TE is 99% gone. After a two hour session of crushing the ball I can feel a very slight tinge but after a few hours it has already passed. Even though I was unable to train at 100% from September until late January, I still managed to improve a little using the 315. The most amazing thing is I still get the same amount of control with the 315 as I can with the PSLGT.
How is everyone else getting along with their Ki5s?
I think the Ki5 is an amazing control racquet and it healed my tennis elbow, but based on my strokes and swing style, I wasn't able to get enough power to satisfy. I could hit loopy top spin shots all day and never miss, but I couldn't flatten out the ball and hit winners.
I recently defected to the Volkl C10 Pro which I think has the magic power/control/comfort combo.
I will still keep my Ki5 around for matches against soft hitters, but when I need to hold my own against power hitters, the C10 Pro will be my go to stick.
I still really like mine. So it figures that just as I'm getting used to it and comfortable with it, I'm being tempted to try out the Q5 315 and the Volkl Organix 10 325.
I get a lot of questions about the Pro Kennex line too from drill classmates and opponents. Most people seem to think they went under 20 years ago or have never heard of them.
It is still my primary racquet. Like many, the Ki5 has helped my arm problems. I had arm problems for a while, so before it I was using a Becker London(which is very arm friendly) and thought my elbow was better so I put full poly rather than my usual multi/poly hybrid. That was a huge mistake because I re-injured my arm.
The Ki5 blew me away, I could crush the ball with control and not even feel the slightest bit of tenderness on my arm. I experimented again with full poly and still, no problems. The Ki5 is so underrated.
ProKennex was not even in my radar and with this much success and confidence I decided I needed to test drive some more. I went a little crazy this off season and scooped up three other PK sticks. I now have the Q5 315, Ki5x and the 7G. I was intrigued by the stiffness and greater power of the Q5. As for the Ki5x and 7G, I have never really given extended racquets a chance and thought I would go for it. I am only 5'10 and would like to have a little more reach.
Since September I have played very, very little and in this new year I have played under three hours. However, today I got out for a good hit and tried all four. My current ranking of them in a very limited test drive would be this:
1. Ki5- By quite a bit actually. Not a surprise because it is the only one I am in fact used to playing with.
2. 7G- This racquet seems easy from everywhere. I am not getting the sweet-spot all the time due to the length adjustment.
3. Q5- Very, very solid, but lacking some of the feel I get from the Ki5. However there is more easy power.
4. Ki5x- I really really want to have this one work. So far it is not quite there for me. However, I crushed some serves with it. It is the only one with natural gut, so perhaps that may play into a different feel.
*Conditions were cool and windy. Meaning strings were stiff and tennis balls hard.
I tried a demo Q5 315 a few weeks back and it just didn't feel right to me either. The Ki5 is still the hidden gem in racquets for me at the moment.
I've tried the Organix 10 325. Compared to the Ki 5 it is very low powered. The older Volkyl racquets would probably be a better choice if you don't want to go down in power.
Well, I was all set to put my Q5 up for trade for another Ki5, but thought I would give it another chance. Wow, I had a great hit with it today. It's stiffer than the Ki5 but I liked that today for some reason. It's like a stiff Babolat without the arm pain. I can't seem to get the same control with the Q5 that I get with the Ki5 though. The ball comes off a little livelier with the Q5.
What I like about the Ki5 315 is that is a good all round players racquet in that it doesn't do any one thing particularly well or bad, it just rewards good play. It doesn't have too much power or too little, it doesn't excel in serves to the detriment of the 1HBH, etc. In other words, I don't have to adapt my strokes to fit the Ki5 like I have to do with so many other racquets.
I think of it as a player's "platform" racquet in which the racquet is neutral and getting better simply demands more talent. I want a faster serve, I have to develop the technique, not rely on the racwuet to artificially boost it. More power? I have to develop the power, not let the racquet artificially give it to me. That kind of stuff.
I have used my ki5 315 for over two months now. No mods yet other than an overgrip.
The Champions Choice at 58/54 lbs turned out to be very good for only 6 hours. Then it turned dead, harsh and metallic. Then I put tonic/cofocus at 58/54 as I've had positive results with that in other frames. It plays very well for many hours. The only thing I am considering is to narrow down the difference in tension between gut and poly. It might alleviate some minor issues I have with directional control.
I might even try thinner strings as I don't seem to break these prematurely on carpet.
I am very interested hearing about how others have played with gut/poly hybrids with this frame.
Hey Ken, when you switched to the Ki5 from the pslgt did you not find the Ki 5 to be a little too powerful?
I'm not having elbow issues, but I saw a 9/10 Ki5 at the used sporting goods store for $40 and I couldn't pass it up. I strung it up with full poly at 62 and I find that I cannot take full strokes and keep the ball in. Using PSLGT and IGPMP as my normal racquets I had to change my stroke completely.
Although I must say it's a very comfortable hit.
It certainly does give more oomph, no doubt. When I switched I stopped playing top level opponents for a couple of months and went into training mode so that I could let the elbow heal a bit. I think by training I adapted to the higher power and now I am dialed in with the racquet. I now string the Ki5 around 4 lbs tighter than I do the PLSGTs and I think this is pretty much enough to offset the increase in power.
There is another factor at play: the PLSGT has a dense 18x20 pattern and the Ki5 is more open. This leads the Ki5 to have a higher trajectory that needs to be compensated for. I use a SW grip on both wings and worked to close the racquet face a tiny bit more than usual and add a bit more topspin when I want to really drive the ball hard.
Does anyone know if KI5x is better on the arm compared to KI5,I current have three 7G and l am planning to try out KI5x.
There is really no reason the Ki 5x would be any better on the arm than the Ki 5. In fact, extending the length makes it harder on the arm. Despite that, I found the Ki 5x to be very arm friendly. It saved my tennis elbow.
Just picked up a third as I think I will stick to the Ki5 315 for the season, even if I don't have TE anymore. I've come to believe that the Ki5 315 is the jack of all trades racquet. My PSLGTs give me slightly more control, and my PSTs give me slightly more power, but I am playing my best tennis with the Ki5 at the moment.
KI5 was the original mold sold to babolat. 16 x 20 in a 98" head, the KI5 is a great utility racquet that I can pick up and go into a match anytime and play well with it. My main stick is a BB Melbourne, but I break out the KI5 from time to time and still enjoy it very much. melborne gives me a little bit more weight of shot and for some reason my BH slice is just really nasty with the melbourne, and I can't get the same low biting slice with the KI5.
Anyone knows what the successor is to the ki5 315? In holland this raquet is very hard te get
Roberto, I'm in the Eindhoven, Netherlands and have rackets of your interest. Email me at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Ki5 315 rattle in the handle... Normal?
I've recently acquired a PK Ki5 315 and have noticed that there is a rattle in the handle.
If I shake the racquet, I hear a salt shaker sound from the head which I believe is normal. But If I hold the racquet upright and tap it, there is a rattle which sounds like there is a loose object inside the frame near the handle/throat area. I can hear the rattle every time I turn the racquet right side up then upside down. Sometimes it takes a tap on the throat to "loosen" the object. Sure sounds like something is loose and moving up/down.
I've contacted PK about this but it looks like they ignore their eMail.
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By Marissa Trusty
For The Courier
DANVILLE - The Little Johns reclaimed the Yell County Judge's Cup with a come-from-behind, season-opening 35-28 victory over the Dardanelle Sand Lizards on Friday night.
Danville (1-0) got off to a bit of a slow start, falling behind 21-0 in the first quarter. Dardanelle's Landon Whorton completed a 14-yard touchdown pass to Kyle Oden on the Sand Lizards' first drive of the game. Dardanelle (0-1) senior Joey Collins scored the Lizards' next two touchdowns, and Randy Valasquez was 3-for-3 on his point-after kicks for Dardanelle's 21-0 advantage.
The Little Johns looked to gain some momentum in the second quarter, and did just that when Michael Jiles intercepted a Sand Lizard pass and returned it 12 yards for the touchdown. On the very next drive, Danville's Blake Noakes cut Dardanelle's lead to a single touchdown with another interception return for a score, this one 42 yards, that made the score 21-14 at halftime.
Midway into the third quarter, the Sand Lizards struck again on a 1-yard run by Collins to take a 28-14 lead. Danville's Jiles broke free on a 33-yard run, then he found Joey Essman downfield for a 26-yard touchdown reception to close the Little Johns within 28-21.
Danville started the fourth quarter with a 5-yard run by Dadrian Ester and a 10-yard gain up Jaylen Ester. Those carries led to a 53-yard touchdown pass from Jiles to Michael Mims, tying the score at 28-28.
Dardanelle struggled to find its offense, as the Little John defense stiffened. Dadrian Ester returned a punt to the Sand Lizard 32 to give Danville excellent field position. The Little Johns took advantage when Sean Tyra scored from 3 yards out. Danville's Ulises Gutierrez booted the PAT, and the Little Johns led for the first time in the game, 35-28.
Dardanelle had one last attempt, but fell short when Jiles intercepted a Sand Lizard pass at the Danville 2.
"I was really proud of the fans and the community support, and also really proud of the boys," Danville coach D.J. Crane said after the game. "We were down 21-0 in the first quarter, but they didn't quit. I felt like it was one of our best wins."
Dardanelle will host the Morrilton Devil Dogs next Friday. The Little Johns will open 2A-4 Conference play at Hackett.
Editor's Note: Look for photos and more details from Danville-Dardanelle, Atkins-Pottsville, Dover-Two Rivers and Russellville-Morrilton in Sunday's edition of The Courier.


text: On 04/12/2012 11:55 PM, Travis Oliphant wrote: > > On Apr 12, 2012, at 4:51 PM, Dag Sverre Seljebotn wrote: > >> On 04/12/2012 11:13 PM, Travis Oliphant wrote: >>> Dag, >>> >>> Thanks for the link to your CEP. This is the first time I've seen it. You probably referenced it before, but I hadn't seen it. >>> >>> That CEP seems along the lines of what I was thinking of. We can make scipy follow that CEP and NumPy as well in places that it needs function pointers. >>> >>> I can certainly get behind it with Numba and recommend it to SciPy (and write the scipy.integrate.quad function to support it). >>> >>> Thanks for the CEP. >> >> Great. I'll pass this message on to the Cython list and see if anybody >> wants to provide input (but given the scope, it should be minor tweaks >> and easy to accommodate in whatever code you write). >> >> You will fill in more of the holes as you implement this in Numba and >> SciPy of course (my feeling is they will support it before Cython; let's >> say I hope this happens within the next year). > > Very nice. This will help immensely I think. It's actually just what I was looking for. Just to be clear, by " pad to sizeof(void*) alignment", you mean that after the first 2 bytes there are (sizeof(void*) - 2) bytes before the first function pointer in the memory block pointed to by the PyCObject / Capsule? You are only right if the starting address of the data is divisible by sizeof(void*). On 64-bit you would do something like func_ptr = (func_ptr_t*)((char*)descriptor & 0xfffffffffffffff7) + 8) Hmm, not sure if I like it any longer. I don't know a priori how much alignment really matters either on modern CPUs (but in the Cython case, we would like this to be somewhat competitive with compile-time binding, so it does merit checking I think). Dag > > Thanks, > > -Travis > > >> >> Dag >> >> >> >> >>> >>> -Travis >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> On Apr 12, 2012, at 2:08 PM, Dag Sverre Seljebotn wrote: >>> >>>> On 04/12/2012 07:24 PM, Nathaniel Smith wrote: >>>>> On Wed, Apr 11, 2012 at 10:23 PM, Travis Oliphant<firstname.lastname@example.com> wrote: >>>>>>>> In the mean-time, I think we could do as Robert essentially suggested and just use Capsule Objects around an agreed-upon simple C-structure: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> int id /* Some number that can be used as a "type-check" */ >>>>>>>> void *func; >>>>>>>> char *string; >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> We can then just create some nice functions to go to and from this form in NumPy ctypeslib and then use this while the Python PEP gets written and adopted. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> What is not clear to me is how one get from the Python callable to the >>>>>>> capsule. >>>>>> >>>>>> This varies substantially based on the tool. Numba would do it's work and create the capsule object using it's approach. Cython would use a different approach. >>>>>> >>>>>> I would also propose to have in NumPy some basic functions that go back-and forth between this representation, ctypes, and any other useful representations that might emerge. >>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Or do you simply intend to pass a non-callable capsule as an argument in >>>>>>> place of the callback? >>>>>> >>>>>> I had simply intended to allow a non-callable capsule argument to be passed in instead of another call-back to any SciPy or NumPy function that can take a raw C-function pointer. >>>>> >>>>> If the cython folks are worried about type-checking overhead, then >>>>> PyCapsule seems sub-optimal, because it's unnecessarily complicated to >>>>> determine what sort of PyCapsule you have, and then extract the actual >>>>> C struct. (At a minimum, it requires two calls to non-inlineable >>>>> functions, plus an unnecessary pointer indirection.) >>>> >>>> I think this discussion is moot -- the way I reverse-engineer Travis is >>>> that there's no time for a cross-project discussion about this now. >>>> That's not too bad, Cython will go its own way (eventually), and perhaps >>>> we can merge in the future... >>>> >>>> But for the entertainment value: >>>> >>>> In my CEP [1] I descripe two access mechanisms, one slow (for which I >>>> think capsules is fine), and a faster one. >>>> >>>> Obviously, only the slow mechanism will be implemented first. >>>> >>>> So the only things I'd like changed in how Travis' want to do this is >>>> >>>> a) Storing the signature string data in the struct, rather than as a char*; >>>> >>>> void *func >>>> char string[1]; // variable-size-allocated and null-terminated >>>> >>>> b) Allow for multiple signatures in the same capsule, i.e. "dd->d", >>>> "ff->f", in the same capsule. >>>> >>>>> A tiny little custom class in a tiny little library that everyone can >>>>> share might be better? (Bonus: a custom class could define a __call__ >>>>> method that used ctypes to call the function directly, for interactive >>>>> convenience/testing/etc.) >>>> >>>> Having NumPy and Cython depend on a common library, and getting that to >>>> work for users, seems rather utopic to me. And if I propose that Cython >>>> have a hard dependency of NumPy for a feature as basic as calli.ng a >>>> callback object then certain people will be very angry. >>>> >>>> Anyway, in my CEP I went to great pains to avoid having to do this, with >>>> a global registration mechanism for multiple such types. >>>> >>>> Regarding your idea for the __call__, that's the exact opposite of what >>>> I'm doing in the CEP. I'm pretty sure that what I described is what we >>>> want for Cython; we will never tell our users to pass capsules around. >>>> What I want is this: >>>> >>>> @numba >>>> def f(x): return 2 * x >>>> >>>> @cython.inline >>>> def g(x): return 3 * x >>>> >>>> print f(3) >>>> print g(3) >>>> print scipy.integrate.quad(f, 0.2, 3) # fast! >>>> print scipy.integrate.quad(g, 0.2, 3) # fast! >>>> >>>> # If you really want a capsule: >>>> print f.__nativecall__ >>>> >>>> Dag >>>> >>>> [1] http://wiki.cython.org/enhancements/cep1000 >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> NumPy-Discussion mailing list >>>> firstname.lastname@example.com >>>> http://mail.scipy.org/mailman/listinfo/numpy-discussion >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> NumPy-Discussion mailing list >>> email@example.com >>> http://mail.scipy.org/mailman/listinfo/numpy-discussion >> >> _______________________________________________ >> NumPy-Discussion mailing list >> firstname.lastname@example.com >> http://mail.scipy.org/mailman/listinfo/numpy-discussion > > _______________________________________________ > NumPy-Discussion mailing list > email@example.com > http://mail.scipy.org/mailman/listinfo/numpy-discussion