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Silicon Valley tech giants have been flocking to Seattle in recent for months, with companies such as Facebook, Salesforce.com and Zynga choosing the region for new engineering centers. Now, the trend is getting some national attention with Nick Wingfield of The Wall Street Journal writing that "top tech workers in the Seattle area are seeing Bay Area Web companies come to them."
We've certainly been watching the trend develop with great interest, including the arrival of social gaming powerhouse Zynga in April.
Wingfield writes:
In the past several years, as recruiting top-flight engineers in Silicon Valley has become even more cutthroat because of the boom in Web start-ups, tech companies have begun looking for engineers anywhere they can find them. Seattle is one such engineering hotbed because of companies like Microsoft and Amazon, along with the city's University of Washington.
The Journal piece is certainly high-profile validation of Seattle's tech community. And the region certainly could use a little good news, since Seattle hasn't seen as many high-profile successes as Silicon Valley in recent years. Sure, Amazon.com has performed well, and continues to hire. But the region's top tech employer, Microsoft, has been stuck in neutral.
The startup community also got a slap across the face last week when Polaris Venture Partners closed its Seattle office , a move which sparked some outrage since one of partners reportedly said that the market "never developed."
But the arrival of Google — which set up operations in the Seattle area in 2004 and now employs more than 800 people here — and others certainly is creating a new dynamic to the tech industry in Seattle.
And, despite their heft, prestige and big balance sheets, the companies are not always welcomed here. I've heard from a few startup CEOs who said the likes of Facebook, Google, Zynga and others makes tech recruiting in Seattle that much harder.


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I'm using Drupal 7.x with the [[I]Entity Reference[/I] and [URL="http://drupal.org/project/entityconnect"][I]Entity Connect[/I]](http://drupal.org/project/entityreference) modules. I have a Product Page content type that has 1 entity reference field that I'm trying to use to create user associations (i.e. - "Product A" might be associated with 2 users whereas "Product B" might be associated with 5, "Product C" only 1, etc., etc.)
I didn't use a user reference field for this because the entity connect module wouldn't work with the standard user reference field type and since everything in Drupal is moving toward using entities anyway, I figured I might as well go with it. (I use entity connect for those moments when a user doesn't exist; it allows content editors who create Product Pages to create users on the fly if the reference doesn't exist).
So from what I understood, users can be "entity referenced" because user profiles are entities themselves. This must be true because the field I'm using allows me to reference users by their username (i.e. - the auto-complete input of the entity reference field shows respective registered users when they're found) but what I need to do is reference users by their last name fields instead--which I'm having problems with.
Think of all this as a "mask" for the auto-complete. That said, how does one reference users by another field in the auto-complete input??? Surely there's a way to do this because I can't imagine that you're locked into referencing only by username...
With entity reference fields, you can attach a view to the field and I've read that this is how you can do all this... So I created a view that accepts a last name as a contextual field and made this view have the Entity Reference display. I then attached it to the field, but when I type a last name, well, nothing shows. So clearly, it doesn't work or else I did something wrong somewhere...
(This is a hairy issue, I know, but I tried to keep it short. I posted a more verbose explanation of all this on a Drupal project page, too, which has more detail if necessary: http://drupal.org/node/1906344)
Any insight into this is appreciated.
Hey Casey,
Have you tried the LinkedIn Drupal Groups? There are two I would check out the closed Drupal group (http://www.linkedin.com/groups?home=&gid=35920&trk=anet_ug_hm&goback=.gmr_35920). There are some pretty clever developers there.
Hi, Andrew.
No, I have not. But I will. (Didn't know about those groups--I guess LinkedIn is diversifying!)
Update: Found this - http://drupal.org/node/1791914
I guess this was all an issue coming from Entity Reference... The patch in #4 seemed to fix it but now I'm trying to get what the field keys off of to be displayed on the final node output (i.e. - it can now use the view to key from whatever field I tell it to but it's just not display that--instead, it's displaying the username). This will work if necessary, but it would just be ideal to show the First and Last name...
Anyway, just wanted to give a heads-up here about the patch in case anyone seeing this has similar issues with Entity Reference and attaching views to said type of fields. Gotta love the OSS community. They make the world go round.

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Chris Weidman may have gotten his own blessing in disguise when his request to fight UFC light-heavyweight champion Jon Jones was turned down.
Weidman today told MMAjunkie.com (www.mmajunkie.com) that bone fragments in his elbow have put recovery on the top of his list.
After that, the middleweight has his sights set on facing the winner of Michael Bisping vs. Brian Stann, which takes place next month at UFC 152.
Weidman (9-0 MMA, 5-0 UFC), who in July entered the title picture with an impressive first-round knockout of Mark Munoz, expects Bisping (22-4 MMA, 12-4 UFC) or Stann (12-4 MMA, 6-3 UFC) to do as he's done in calling for a title shot against champ Anderson Silva (32-4 MMA, 15-0 UFC). Bisping, in fact, already has said that a win will grant him an ultimate opportunity.
Weidman doesn't want to be left behind.
"I don't want them to try to leapfrog me like that," Weidman said. "I want that winner, and that would be a true No. 1 contender fight."
Many observers had Weidman pegged to be the replacement for Vitor Belfort in a fight against Alan Belcher at UFC 153, which takes place Oct. 13 at HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro. But that possible matchup seemed to be ruled out by a spinal fracture sustained by Belcher, who said the cancellation was a "blessing in disguise."
Belcher named Weidman as one possible opponent for an expected return in November. While Weidman said he would fight Belcher if asked to do so, he would prefer to meet either Bisping or Stann.
"If the UFC offered me that fight, I'm definitely taking it," Weidman said of the potential meeting with Belcher. "One problem is, from my point of view, that Demian Maia and Munoz both had a bigger name and had a higher ranking than Belcher does. So it's like, am I going backward by fighting him? I don't know.
"If it was up to me, I'd rather fight a bigger name … because that's going to get me closer to the title shot. Anderson can't say I don't have a big enough name at that point."
Silva's camp has demurred at Weidman's title request while saying the fighter doesn't have a big enough name to pull his share of the promotional weight. Weidman said his wins over Munoz and Maia should qualify him, but he agrees that he isn't yet as popular as others in the division. That's why fights with big names are what he desires.
"The whole big-name thing, yeah, I don't have the biggest name right now because I don't think I've fought in high-profile fights yet against big names," he said. "Maia was a big name, but I only took that fight on 10 days' notice, so I didn't have the time to get properly pushed PR-wise. And even though I got the W, it wasn't my best performance.
"The reason I asked for the Munoz fight was I wanted to make a point, and he was ranked No. 3 in the world. He was known as the guy that was going to fight Anderson if he beat me. So I wanted to go against the best guy, and obviously, it's not doing it for me because they say my name isn't big enough. So it's back to fighting big name guys to prove myself with that."
The middleweight champ's reps have since turned their attention to a possible super fight with welterweight champ Georges St-Pierre, who's expected to meet interim champ Carlos Condit at UFC 154 in November. They've said the fight is the most marketable matchup available, and Silva said he would accept it regardless of whether St-Pierre is victorious against Condit.
"I don't want to be the guy who's crying over that," Weidman said. "That's fine. He's the best of all time; he can choose who he wants to fight.
"At this point, I want to fight big names because that's really why I've been held back. I think if a bigger name did what I did, it's unquestionable that he'd fight Anderson Silva right away. But because my name wasn't that big, it's like, 'Who is this guy?'"
So when healthy, he'll try to change that perception.
For more on UFC 152, stay tuned to the UFC Rumors section of the site.


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Why doesn't they boo this team?!
Are you kidding me? All 3 are going to have major roles tonight!
Between 1 and 10 minutes combined
Between 11 and 20 minutes combined
None of the 3 will see the floor, D'antoni will only go 8 deep
Why doesn't they boo this team?!
Clyde - Shooting is all about rythm..Knicks have none...Right On Clyde.
smh Amare shoulda played...stats gotta stop being a puss
Am I the only one whose x'ed out of the stream yet?
Dont worry guys. Mike just texted me and said that all we have to do in the 2nd half is:
Shoot at a 73.2% clip for the rest of the night and not let the Raptors shooot higher then the 56% they shot in the first half and we will win.
Now thats strategy for you right there.
3/19 shooting in the second quarter. D'Antoni: "Keep chucking them up... They'll fall"... LOL
When we don't move the ball and score in the paint we suck. We move it and we win. D'Antoni must like losing.
damn can STAT suit up for second half,
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smh @ that ****in late whistle what is this sh*t?
I wonder if jpz17 still thinks that Mike D'antoni is the greatest coach in NBA history.
Humility is a virtue and pride is a vice.
I've said this many times before and I'll say it again. MOA's system is only effective when 3 pointers are made. There's no contingency plan such as plays toward the rim or post ups. There is no way a team should be taking that many 3s in the 1st half. You need to establish yourself in the paint at some point.
I know it's not totally his fault but still... Fire dantoni!!!
Real Talk
<boo> FIRE DONETONI! <boo> FIRE DONETONI! <boo> FIRE DONETONI! <boo>
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Well, here's why i think there's too much going on:
Kishi has 3 different plots with one having several sub plots: Sasuke's deal, naruto's training, and the attack on konoha. The konoha attack can be broken down into several sub-plots:
-Kakashi's fight and then possible death.
-The interrogators trying to find the secret to Pain. Now broken into 2 groups, Ibiki + Assassins and then Shizune + Ino and Dad.
-Konohomaru's secret/not secret/who the hell knows
-Danzou's secret little uprising.
-Pain and Konan's brief but still at least 1 page interrogations
Occassional flash backs, glimpses of the fighting, etc.
The point is that Kishi has 20 pages to do all this. Now, he's got all this up in the air and going all at once and he has to fit SOMETHING into these pages. Which is why, I think, that so many of us were disappointed by this last chapter, instead of wrapping anything up or progressing any further, we got flashbacks and an additional sub-plot. So next week, we may find out about something we wanted to, like is Kakashi dead, what is danzou up to, etc.But it's likely he'll advance the Kono fight and only give us tiny tidbits of the rest.
Way too much going on, I like the elaborate plot but we need longer chapter then lol.


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This review of "This Möbius Strip of Ifs" by Diana Stevan on her blog as well as on GoodReads. Much thanks to Diana for her kind words about the book.
This Mobius Strip of Ifs – A Remarkable Book
When I opened the book This Mobius Strip of Ifsby Mathias B. Freese, I had no idea what to expect. The cover gave me no clues, as for starters I didn't know what a Mobius strip meant. I learned it is "essentially a ribbon with a twist". Freese views life as "random happenstance; a long line of ifs that we strive to make sense of for ourselves." I have to concur, as this book somehow landed serendipitously in my hands and I'm still puzzled as to how this all came about. But once I started reading, I couldn't stop. This is unusual for me as I think the last time I did this, I was a teenager, but the jewels I found inside the cover spoke to me like no other.
Mathias B.Freese is a former psychotherapist and teacher, and though he shares some of those experiences, this is no dry academic text. His essay collection is a rich concoction of stories, feelings, dreams, ideas, perceptions, and distilled memories. By sharing his own emotionally deprived childhood and family losses, he touches a core in all of us who've considered our early years and/or have gone through the pain of losing those we love. And he doesn't flinch when he shares his regrets or his inability to make those tender family connections that we all crave. In doing so, he shares his humanity.
But This Mobius Strip of Ifs is much more than a compilation of personal reflections. Through discussing the people who've had an impact on him—like Jefferson, Freud, Buster Keaton, Orson Welles, and the writers, Camus, Krishnamurti and Kazantzakis, he encourages us to look at our own lives. As he weaves in his encounters with these great men and others through film and books, he raises those big questions we all ask ourselves.What is our purpose? What is of value? What are we teaching our children in schools? What are we giving them at home? How do we get over our mistakes, our regrets in life? Can we? And can we ever know ourselves?
He also touches on his life's journey as a Jew, his writing about the Holocaust (see The i Tetraology) and how aging has affected him. One sentence in particular hit home. "What I leave literarily is no more important than the creases in my pants as this globe hurtles through space." I understand what he means by that, but I beg to differ. By the time I'd finished reading his brilliant book, I felt I'd received a gift—a glorious education about life, not only his, but my own. Some of what I've missed in this review is well said in another,Book Chase, a blog by Sam Sattler. This Mobius Strip of Ifs is one book I plan to visit again and again.


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2. Over You (Piyush Bhatnagar Remix)
3. Over You (Stefan K)
4. Over You (Hectic Remix)
The Freestylers present their brand new single on the Rub A Duck imprint, entitled "Over You".
Although nowadays it seems to be a matter of fashion to use the qualification "future jungle", we can say one thing for sure: "Over You" is a brand new cut showcasing that good old Freestylers sound. Hard, uplifting and with fabulous vocals performed by former Basement Jaxx singer Ami Carmine(Them & Us). The single is the follow up to the highly acclaimed "Frozen" which featured vocalist Joshua Steel aka Flux Pavillion and let us not forget the success The Freestylers harvested with world hits like "Ruffneck", "Push Up" and "Cracks".
Now with "Over You" you better brace yourself for a hammering seeing to on the dancefloor; once the amen beats kick off the intro, you know that it's on. The subtle use of a pizzicato style string melody with Ami's addictive vocals on top of it form the chorus and it's that part of the track that allows you to catch your breath for a second. 'Cause the massive beat programming combined with the relentless, modulated and thick swirls of the Juno hoover sound (remember Second Phase's "Mentasm") is what gives the track its strength, not to mention the fat sub bass that will ignite any club in the world. With a trademark hit single like this, The Freestylers once again confirm their reputation and it will be no surprise that it's exactly with "Over You" that the boys kick off their tour through Australia and New Zeeland. The video is in the works as we speak.
This second single package of two comes with remixes by Hectic, who approached the original from a really deep dubstep angle; Piyush Bhatnagar, 'our man' from India, delivering the goods with his trademark bulldozer style of rough dubstep and finally Stefan K, who left his studio with a steady pumping house version for the clubs. Every DJ should add The Freestylers' "Over You" to their tracklist today!
Supported by: Eddy Temple Morris (Xfm UK), Dub Pistols, Jagged Hedz, Killa Kela, Riccardo Sada (DJ Mag Italy), Julius Beat, Kelvin Ramirez (AscenDance Radio), David Dunne (Hed Kandi), Dimitri Kechagias, Dash Berlin, Tom Leclerq, Tjerk Coers (Fresh FM), Laidback Luke, A. Skillz, Eric van Kleef (Slam FM), Markus Schulz, Lephen, Allure, Dj Rockid, Jørgensen, Kid Massive, Jesse Voorn, Shipstad & Warren, Max-E-Groove, Smart Apes, LP Støvring, Jordy Lishious, Rene Amesz, Zane Lowe.
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016:01Over You (Vocal Club Mix)By The Freestylers
026:05Over You (Dub Club Mix)By The Freestylers
036:01Over You (601 Remix)By The Freestylers
044:04Over You (SpeakerHead Remix)By The Freestylers
054:22Over You (Franky Nuts & Azzeration Remix)By The Freestylers


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Use of GM cotton linked to rise in aphid numbers
In an unexpected trade-off, the cultivation of cotton that has been genetically engineered to reduce caterpillar damage by producing its own insecticide has been linked to higher numbers of another pest — aphids.
Previous studies had linked the increase in aphids to reduced insecticide use by farmers cultivating Bt (Bacillus thuringiensis) cotton.
Now researchers have for the first time tied the suppressed production of natural defence compounds in Bt cotton — caused by the lack of caterpillar attacks — to a surge in non-target pests such as the cotton aphid.
Non-Bt plants respond to caterpillar infestation by producing defence compounds, which also protect the plant against other pests.
The researchers studied the correlation between Bt and non-Bt cotton plants, defence compound levels and aphid populations in both glasshouse and field conditions.
In the glasshouse, they artificially infested Bt and non-Bt cotton plants with caterpillars and monitored the levels of various defence compounds known as terpenoids that are released in response to caterpillar damage. The plants were then artificially infested with aphids.
In the field, one set of Bt and non-Bt cotton plants were artificially infested with caterpillars and another was left to natural infestation by caterpillars. Terpenoid levels were measured and both sets were then exposed to natural aphid infestations.
In the glasshouse, caterpillars on the Bt cotton plants died. As a result, the plants were less damaged and therefore contained less defence compounds than their non-Bt counterparts.
The researchers thus attribute the resulting increase in aphid populations on these plants, compared with non-Bt plants, to lowered terpenoid production.
Although a relative rise in aphid numbers was noted on a few occasions on Bt cotton plants in the field, the scientists found no correlation between aphid populations and terpenoid levels in this part of the experiment.
Jörg Romeis, one of the paper's authors and head of the biosafety research group at the Agroscope Reckenholz-Tänikon Research Station ART, Switzerland, tells SciDev.Net, "Our study shows that a technology like Bt cotton should not be used in isolation".
"To control other herbivores we have to use the technology as part of integrated pest management approach."
Continue reading at SciDev.Net.
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This dataset is maintained and distributed by the National Archive of Criminal Justice Data (NACJD), the criminal justice archive within ICPSR. NACJD is primarily sponsored by three agencies within the U.S. Department of Justice: the Bureau of Justice Statistics, the National Institute of Justice, and the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention.
SLATS Truck Theft Data of New York City, 1976-1980 (ICPSR 8090)
Principal Investigator(s): Gibbs, John J.; Shelly, Peggy L.
This data collection is one of three quantitative databases comprising the Commercial Theft Studies component of the Study of the Causes of Crime for Gain, which focuses on patterns of commercial theft and characteristics of commercial thieves. This data collection examines the methods used to commit various acts of theft that involved a truck or the contents of a truck. These data were collected from the files of a specialized New York City Police Department detective squad called the Safe, Loft, and Truck Squad (SLATS), which was created specifically to investigate commercial truck thefts. The variables include type and value of stolen property, weapon involvement, treatment of driver and helper, suspect characteristics, and recovery information.
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Gibbs, John J., and Peggy L. Shelly. SLATS Truck Theft Data of New York City, 1976-1980. ICPSR08090-v1. Ann Arbor, MI: Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research [distributor], 2002. https://doi.org/10.3886/ICPSR08090.v1
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Subject Terms: armed robbery, arrests, auto theft, burglary, cargo security, cargo shipments, carjacking, commercial theft, larceny, police records, property crime statistics, property crimes, punishment, robbery, stolen property, stolen property recovery, victimization, weapons
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Universe: All recorded incidents of crime involving trucks in the files of the Safe, Loft, and Truck detective squad of the New York City Police Department.
Sample: A 20-percent sample of all incidents involving grand larceny over $10,000 from trucks and all incidents involving the robbery of a truck, including arrests for these crimes and surveillances of known hijacking rings, in 1979-1980.
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In a real life situation - i.e. nongame, Uchenna and Joyce would NEVER be allowed on this plane, especially post 9/11. They got the plane to do it because otherwise Rob and Amber could leisurely take their time to the final challenges.
I personally think it was payback for Rob's admittedly brilliant strategy of getting people to not do the food roadblock so all got the penalty because he couldn't eat it (not sure even I could've - I think it was raw cow meat or something).
This was Dan and Jordan, which was the cowboy's first season. This caused enough of an uproar and challenges that D/J shouldn't have won that we eventually got the suspicious comments from said team that the cowboys were homophobic (please note, I found the timing of alleged comments too coincidental to not raise that question - I do not find that to be a fact).Quote:
The second tainted moment was just a couple of seasons ago when a team bumped to First Class and hence deboarded the plane much quicker than the remaining teams.
The first one should've never happened to begin with - technically if that was on the US soil, they'd just broke federal law getting that plane to come back. I was stunned that it was allowed, but have never faulted Uchenna and Joyce (who I do like, but felt it was unfair) - that was something THEY - as mere regular folk - could change. It was production plain and simple.Quote:
Both of these moments caused such uproars that while I don't recall public statements from TPTB, they've never been allowed to happen since. Maybe, just maybe, the sharing of info to the point a team does not even attempt a challenge, and the late U-turn has created enough dissatisfaction among viewers that TPTB will make a few changes in the rules and leg creations.
Second one I don't think we've seen happen since, but I don't know if that's been because last season we had nice teams in the final three (yes, even the dating couple was nice overall, but not my favorites) and they probably wouldn't have resorted to that tactic.
Here, I think the lesson learned is that on any measuring challenge, they MUST use the odometer or show the marks used to get the answer. Clean marks or unmatching odometer to the answer means they go back.
The error of this challenge was that they did NOT resort to using the odometer for the answer. They required the contestants to write down the answer. I'm sure they thought "Well, the contestants will if they get lost, count the kilometers they did wrong and be honest and give the right answer." The problem is, when they did that, they opened it up for just giving people the answer, letting them ride to the checkpoint, get the directions to the castle and go.
Production fell here - in spite of their good intentions - thinking the contestants would play this one honestly and if they didn't get the right answer would go back.
BTW - has anyone else found it odd there haven't been many articles from Jet and Cord two days after the fact?


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Get out and show your support for England's 2018 World Cup bid by wearing your football shirt to work next Tuesday 24 August.
Wear Your Shirt To Work Day will be celebrated all over the country and is supported by the Mayor of London and Visit London.
The date marks 100 days to go until we find out if England's bid to host the World Cup in 2018 has been successful. If it is, London will be one of the 12 host cities, with matches played at four London stadiums.
The host country will be announced on 2 December 2010.
Boris Johnson, the Mayor of London, said:
"The boys might not have brought the World Cup home this summer but we're right on track to bring the tournament here in 2018. In 100 days' time we could all be World Cup winners and surely nowhere in the world could host a better World Cup Final than our great capital. So whoever you support I'm urging you to get your kit on and back the bid."


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Patrik Wallner takes us back to Havana with this gallery of daily life in Cuba.
To accompany the Cuban Fidelity video feature, Patrik Wallner put together a gallery with some of his favorite shots from the trip to the Caribbean Island with skateboarders Michael Mackrodt and Walker Ryan. Time does indeed appear to stand still in Cuba, especially in these classic film photographs by Wallner. So it's instant time travel, coming right up. Full photo gallery here.
Watch the full clip of Cuban Fidelity here.


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Items by Chérie Newman
Review of "The Brightwood Stillness" by Mark Pomeroy.
Review of 'The Carry Home; Lessons from the American Wilderness' by Gary Ferguson.
Matt Pavelich takes what appears to be an ordinary tale about traveling the rural West and turns into something much darker and stranger in his new novel.
In The Man Who Quit Money, Mark Sundeen tells the story of Daniel Suelo of Moab, Utah, a well-educated idealist who has chosen to dumpster-dive for food and live illegally in public-land caves.
Catherine C. Robbins seeks to go beyond the stereotypes about Native Americans in her essays in All Indians Do Not Live in Teepees (or Casinos).
Manuel Muñoz creates a dark mystery inspired by the filming of Alfred Hitchcock's legendary thriller Psycho.
Rudolfo Anaya's new novel brings a Chicano man back to his remote New Mexican village.
In her new collection of essays, Wild Comfort: The Solace of Nature, Kathleen Dean Moore writes her way to the knowledge that "sorrow is part of the Earth's great cycles."
Charles Wilkinson's new book, The People Are Dancing Again: The History of the Siletz Tribe of Western Oregon describes how a tribe "terminated" by the federal government fought to regain its identity.
In Driving on the Rim, Thomas McGuane creates a dark picaresque novel.
In Butte, Mont., a giant hula dance calls attention to the polluted water in the Berkeley Pit.
In The Light in High Places, naturalist Joe Hutto considers Wyoming wilderness, bighorn sheep, cowboys and other rare Western species.
Timothy Egan's new book, The Big Burn: Teddy Roosevelt and the Fire that Saved America, credits early firefighters for saving the Forest Service.
In Naseem Rakha's novel, The Crying Tree, a woman tries to forgive her son's murderer.
Three new short story collections -- Nine Ten Again by Philip Condon, Where The Money Went by Kevin Canty, and Maile Meloy's Both Ways Is The Only Way I Want It -- feature working-class men coping with damaged lives.
In Yellowstone Autumn, Walter Wetherell describes a short season of solitary fly-fishing and contemplation in Yellowstone National Park.
In Full-Court Quest, Linda Peavy and Ursula Smith unearth the story of the American Indian girls of the Fort Shaw basketball team, who starred at the 1904 World's Fair.


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I highly recommend purchasing any Studio Calico Handbook. The spine is nice and thick so you have more space to add pages compared to most albums this size. The quality is excellent and this particular handbook has a beautiful design.
I'm rating this sight unseen. I belong to Studio Calico and this album is not even sold there. This looks like a jewel, especially if packed with page protectors. If it comes back in stock, grab one. I will!
Great quality. Perfect to hold catalog pages. (Just a note...there are a variety of page configurations included).
This album is well made and has nice big rings so you can fit a lot of page protectors in it.


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Crouzon syndrome is a genetic disorder. It results in abnormal joining of the bones in the skull and face.
Infants have sutures between the bones in the face and skull. As an infant's brain grows, these sutures allow the skull to expand. These sutures fuse together by adulthood when the skull and brain stop growing.
In Crouzon syndrome, the bones in the skull and face fuse too early. The skull is then forced to grow in the direction of the remaining open sutures. This causes an abnormally shaped head, face, and teeth.
Crouzon syndrome is caused by a defect in a specific gene known as FGFR2 (fibroblast growth factor receptor 2). It is not clear what causes this gene to mutate. Some may be inherited from parents' genes.
Factors that may increase your child's chance of Crouzon syndrome include:
Symptoms of Crouzon syndrome include:
Other symptoms and complications that can result from Crouzon syndrome include:
Crouzon syndrome can usually be diagnosed based on physical signs and symptoms.
Images may be taken of the skull, spine, or hands. This can be done with:
Your doctor may also do genetic testing to confirm the diagnosis.
There is no cure for Crouzon syndrome. Currently, many of the symptoms can be treated with surgery.
Treatment may include:
There are a number of surgeries used to treat the symptoms of Crouzon syndrome. These include:
Orthodontic treatment can help correct the alignment of teeth. It may include braces.
Specialists should monitor infants and children with Crouzon syndrome. They can check for eye and ear problems and treat them as necessary.
Cleft Palate Foundation
Office of Rare Diseases Research
Health Canada
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Kjaer I, Hansen BF, Kjaer KW, Skovby F. Abnormal timing in the prenatal ossification of vertebral column and hand in Crouzon syndrome. Am J Med Genet. 2000;90(5):386-389.
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It's quite possibly the single most buzzed-about song in the world right now, one many thought they'd heard early in the week, but really hadn't.
Where previously-released bits and pieces of Daft Punk's new single, "Get Lucky," had been stitched together into extended versions many mistook for the real thing, the band and their label, Columbia Records, have released the genuine article into the world.
In keeping with the more traditional promotional campaign for Random Access Memories, Daft Punk's fourth studio album that's set for release on May 21, "Get Lucky" was released on radio hours before it was launched online, an extremely rare occurrence in this increasingly digital age.
Featuring Pharrell Williams on lead vocals and the legendary Nile Rodgers of Chic on guitar, the song is a throwback to dance records of the '70s and '80s, when bands and ace session musicians ruled concert stages and recording studios.
"We wanted to do what we used to do with machines and samplers," band member Thomas Bangalter told Rolling Stone, "but with people." "Get Lucky" radio edit is available to download through iTunes and Amazon. Random Access Memories track list:
- Give Life Back to Music
- The Game of Love
- Giorgio by Moroder
- Within
- Instant Crush
- Lose Yourself to Dance
- Touch
- Get Lucky
- Beyond
- Motherboard
- Fragments of Time
- Doin' It Right
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Two airmen accused in theft of military gear
Updated 10:23 pm, Wednesday, October 10, 2012
The Air Force said Wednesday that two people were arrested in a military investigation that recovered tactical gear and drugs after seven search warrants were served, one on a San Antonio business at the center of a bitter divorce trial.
Bexar County sheriff's deputies and Air Force Office of Special Investigations agents executed the warrants Tuesday, one of them at Platinum Tattoos and Piercings on Northwest Loop 410 at Evers Road, owned by Noah Yuchnitz. Where the other six warrants were served was not known.
OSI said its investigation found that two active-duty airmen "conspired to steal tactical military equipment from base warehouse storage facilities." The airmen then intended to sell the gear to civilians, the office said.
"The search resulted in the seizure of additional military property as well as illicit narcotics," said Brent Boller, a spokesman for Joint Base San Antonio, citing the OSI statement.
Few details were available, but Boller said OSI told him that one civilian and one military member had already been taken into custody Tuesday. Boller said he received no information about where they were being held or which base they were from.
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OSI's statement made no mention of an arrest, and officials with Bexar County and the U.S. Marshals Service said they had no records of an arrest in the case. Federal courthouse officials said the search warrants were sealed and that the suspects have not been charged.
No one has said what kind of tactical military equipment was taken, Boller added, "only that there should be no threat to the community." Thefts like this however, often involve night-vision goggles and other tactical equipment.
In one case at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., an Army private was charged early this year with stealing $630,000 worth of optical and targeting equipment.
Boller said OSI indicated that one of the search warrants was served at Platinum Tattoos, owned by the son of Michael and Tina Yuchnitz. The couple's sensational divorce trial in February included testimony by a police informant that Michael Yuchnitz offered $10,000 to kill his estranged wife.
Tina Yuchnitz filed for divorce shortly after his October 2010 arrest on a charge of attempting to solicit capital murder, for which he is awaiting trial.
She listed son Noah Yuchnitz as a third-party defendant in the divorce filing, and he countersued.
Customers ambled in and out of the tattoo parlor early in the afternoon Wednesday. An employee said he knew nothing about the incident.


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Patting your T-zone with blotting paper is the easiest way to absorb excess oil on the fly. These super-colorful ones from NYX Cosmetics Blotting Papers, $6 each, nyxcosmetics.com, not only rid your skin of unwanted sheen, but they also help treat your trouble spots, too.
The Blemish Control Blotting Papers (shown here in purple) contain salicylic acid to help treat existing pimples, while the Tea Tree Oil-infused sheets (pictured in peach) work to prevent future zits.
Overwashing often leads to dehydrated skin, which prompts your body to produce more oil, causing more breakouts—and nobody wants that. This uber-chic cleansing system, Clearasil PerfectaWash, $14.99, drugstore.com, doles out the proper dosage of the two percent salicylic acid face wash to make sure you don't use to much and dry out your skin.
Simply hold your hand under the no-touch dispenser and lather up!


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Quote:I studied Kyokushin. It is fantastic! We were a full contact (with pads) group. As far as "no shots to the face makes you drop your guard"...our Sensai taught us, DONT DROP YOUR GUARD...just because you can't punch to the face does not mean you can't tap someone on the forehead as a way of saying "you just dropped your guard".My experience with Kyokushin: It is a no nonsense, non McDojo style. Does anyone know of a Kyokushin school in Northern Va?
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Kichler Lighting offers an unparalleled variety of exciting style families, unique finishes, fresh colors and unequaled quality. Simply select a specific style and then choose among the many fixtures - from Chandeliers to Table Lamps to Landscape Lighting to matching Ceiling Fans - all provided within the very same distinctive family collection.
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Free Meals and Deals to Honor Military on Veterans Day
On Sunday, November 11, veterans around the country will be treated to more than just a parade. To honor the many American men and women who are currently serving or previously served in the armed forces, several fast-food restaurants are offering freebies in appreciation of their dedication on the holiday and the surrounding days. Here are a few of the deals:
More From Delish: Mess-Hall Makeover: Healthier Food Brought to the Military
- Participating Krispy Kremes will hand out free doughnuts and free small coffees to vets and active military on Sunday, November 11.
- On Sunday and Monday, veterans and active military personnel are invited enjoy free pizza and a non-alcoholic beverage at California Pizza Kitchenas part of the "Your Service Deserves Ours" promotion. Dine-in only.
- Denny's is giving back to America's heroes by offering free all-you-can-eat pancakes from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. to active, inactive, and retired military personnel on Monday, November 12.
- If you are a fan of chicken wings, purchase a drink at Hooters and receive 10 free boneless wings on Sunday.
- Einstein Bros Bagels and Noah's Bagels are paying tribute to America's armed forces by offering a free signature or classic bagel to all active, inactive, and retired military personnel on Sunday, November 11.
- Free appetizers are available on Sunday at Red Lobster from ten available options for all vets and active duty military.
- Outback will serve free Bloomin' Onion appetizers and soft drinks for service members and vets on Sunday and Monday.
- On Monday, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m,. choose from any lunch item at TGI Friday's.
- Olive Garden will offer a choice of five free meals on Sunday: Chicken Parmigiana, Seafood Alfredo, Grilled Sausage & Peppers Rustica, Cheese Ravioli, or Spaghetti with Meat Sauce. Of course every meal comes with unlimited soup, salad, and their signature breadsticks.
- On Sunday, Applebee's will offer vets and active duty members their choice of free entrees from a select menu of: Three-Cheese Chicken Penne, 7 oz. House Sirloin, Chicken Tenders Platter, Fiesta Lime Chicken, Bacon Cheddar Cheeseburger, Oriental Chicken Salad, and Double Crunch Shrimp.
Before visiting these chains, check to ensure that your location is participating in the promotion and be prepared to present a valid military ID or proof of service to redeem.
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The ruling by the Third Appellate District Court of Appeals also overturned a lower court ruling that found the state failed to comply with the law in developing a funding plan for the $68 billion line between Los Angeles and San Francisco.
CHSRA's court victory may be important from a psychological standpoint as much as a legal one, since varied anti-rail partisans, including individuals and groups, continue to file lawsuits objecting to the project, objecting to various issues that often face new rail projects in the U.S. CHSRA CEO Jeff Morales noted to one Santa Clara Valley News website that anti-rail voices "have been for months now creating a narrative that we would never be able to get to the bonds, that we could never comply with the law." He added, "That continued drumbeat from opponents impacted public opinion."
CHSRA Chairman Dan Richard said California is "committed to building a modern highspeed rail system that will connect the state, precisely as the voters called for." He said the system "will be a clean, fast, non-subsidized service, and will create jobs and enable smart, sustainable growth while preserving farmland and habitat." Voters approved a measure allowing the state to sell bonds for the project in 2008.
The court, in part, noted on Thursday, July 31, 2014:
"Substantial legal questions loom in the trial court as to whether the high-speed rail project the California High-Speed Rail Authority (Authority) seeks to build is the project approved by the voters in 2008. Substantial financial and environmental questions remain to be answered by the Authority in the final funding plan the voters required for each corridor or usable segment of the project. (Sts. & Hy. Code, § 2704.08, subd. (d).)1 But those questions are not before us in these validation and mandamus proceedings.
"The scope of our decision is quite narrow," the court continued. "Applying time-honored principles of statutory construction, separation of powers, and the availability of extraordinary writ relief, we conclude:
1. Contrary to the trial court's determination, the High-Speed Passenger Train Finance Committee properly found that issuance of bonds for the project was necessary or desirable.
2. The preliminary section 2704.08, subdivision (c) funding plan was intended to provide guidance to the Legislature in acting on the Authority's appropriation request. Because the Legislature appropriated bond proceeds following receipt of the preliminary funding plan approved by the Authority, the preliminary funding plan has served its purpose. A writ of mandamus will not lie to compel the idle act of rescinding and redoing it."


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Hey M Girls!
We have a BRAND NEW spin on the daily advice column on mmm-mag.com. Each day at 8:00 PM/EST we'll post a reader question and have our M Girl answer it!! Today, we're talking about crushes!
M Reader JustinBieber101 wrote: "I like this guy but the thing is he's my best friend. I treat him like my big brother and he treats me like his little sister. If I tell him I like him he might not like me back, then we might not be friends. I think about him all day and night, I can't stop! I don't know what to do. "
And M Girl's answer is: "Its hard for a boy and a girl to be just friends sometimes. Sooner or later one of them will fall for the other one. It's pretty common. You have to think about what your friendship with him means to you. Trying to date this guy might ruin what you have and it sounds like you have a pretty special relationship already. Try being open and talking to him about it and telling him that you don't want to lose him as a friend. Maybe he feels the same way and you guys can be a happy couple! Just be honest with him. Good luck!"
Don't forget to check back here tomorrow for more advice. And if you've got a question you want M Girl to help with click here to submit it!


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Alan Silvestri Talks About Scoring Marvel'sThe Avengers
"This is actually a very unique experience [for me]. Ive worked on films where there have been a number of stars and certainly worked on films where there have been characters of equal weight in terms of their level of importance and profile in the film, but this one is somewhat extreme in that regard because each of these characters has their own world and its a very different situation.
Its very challenging to look for a way to give everyone the weight and consideration they need, but at the same time the film is really about the coming together of these characters, which implies that there is this entity called the Avengers which really has to be representative of all of them together. Its always an interesting process, of confronting the film and having a chance to live with it a bit and internalize it a little bit. I am just at the beginning stages of all of that right now and its feeling very good. I am looking forward to seeing the evolution of this film. Joss Whedon has really done something magnificent and I think everyone who loves Marvel and their films will especially enjoy this one."


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GRANITE FALLS — A man was flown to a Seattle hospital Tuesday afternoon after being injured in a house fire near Granite Falls.
The man called 911 to report the fire about 11:30 a.m. along 130th Street NE, about three miles north of town off Jordan Road.
Crews found the man in the second story of the house, Granite Falls Fire Chief Jim Haverfield said.
The man needed medical treatment for possible smoke inhalation and burns, the chief said. He was breathing, but the extent of his injuries wasn't immediately clear.
Crews rushed the man to a medical helicopter waiting at the Arlington Municipal Airport, Haverfield said. The weather conditions were too poor for the chopper to land in Granite Falls.
No other injuries were reported. Crews believe the man may have been trying to extinguish the fire when he was hurt.
The cause of the fire remained under investigation.
Crews also responded from Getchell, Lake Stevens and rural Arlington.


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Gosselin: Why I believe former Cowboys DE Charles Haley will get into the Hall of Fame... eventually
Columnist Rick Gosselin answered some question in a chat Monday. Here are some highlights.
Will Charles Haley finally get the HOF nod he deserves next year?
I think his chances improve with each passing year. The longer you are in the room, the more you are discussed. It took Cris Carter six years -- and I'm sure the folks in Minneapolis believed he should have been a first ballot Hall of Famer. You heard Carter on Saturday -- he'll tell you it's not a matter of when you get in -- whether it's the first, fifth or 15th ballot . Getting in is what's important, not the when. I believe in the system. If a player belongs in Canton, he'll eventually get in. I believe Haley will eventually get in.
Too many weird stories of Haley. I think the HOF committe is terrified of what his acceptance speech would be like.
The acceptance speech is the least of anyone's worries for Haley or anyone else. Our job is to pick the most deserving candidates. The Hall of Fame folks in Canton get to worry about the content and length of acceptance speeches. Speaking of which, the over/under on Larry Allen's speech has been established at five minutes. Bet the under...
Congrats to Larry Allen on making the HOF. Out of that 90's team, who not already in the HOF, if any, do you feel is deserving. … I would say Darren Woodson.
I'm with you on Woodson. But he was passed over on the 1990s all-decade team. Unjustly so, I may add. But this committee does not look favorably on safeties. We have not discussed a safety in the finals since 2002 and haven't enshrined one since 1998. We have not discussed a single all-decade safety from the 1980s yet. So I wouldn't hold my breath on Woodson, as deserving as he may be.


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George Foulkes
Monthly Forecast for January 2018
George Foulkes is a male celebrity.
He was born on Wednesday January 21st 1942, in Oswestry, England,.
January 2018 brings George Foulkes stability and clarity. His career shows promise, but there is not any promotion or practical gain just yet.
If George is involved in legal affairs or has wanted to take care of something that involves the law, this month is a good time to start the necessary procedures. Foulkes may be notified of an impending legal procedure that affects him or a loved one.
George Foulkes will be feeling more intellectual than emotional during January 2018. Tolerance and forgiveness will not come naturally and George could be a little self-righteous. He should try to be more flexible.
Let's see now what Tuesday, January 23rd 2018 has in-stored for George.
You and George
About George's Personal Month Cycle
Just as George Foulkes evolves through a nine-year cycle, he also experiences nine-month cycles, even though their impact is subtle compared to the Personal Year cycle. The Personal Month cycles proceed according to the same pattern - 1 through 9 - that the Personal Year cycle does. The numbers within the monthly cycles have a similar, though less pronounced, impact on George than the yearly cycle has.
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Museum Exhibit – Step Gently Out
Step Gently Out, my picture book with Helen Frost, will be showcased at the Fort Wayne Museum of Art this Friday, April 6th. I'll also be doing a multimedia presentation, including new video footage and still images, and answering any questions about the book.
"To celebrate this new work, Fort Wayne Museum of Art will have a book signing and an opening reception for an exhibition of the images from the book, which will be hanging in the Edward D. Auer Memorial Art Library."
If you're near Fort Wayne, please come by and say hello.


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I've been thinking about upgrading the RAM on my desktop machine. I originally bought it for gaming and figured 4 gb of RAM was plenty; now I do a lot more numerical simulation than gaming, and 4gb is looking rather tight.
The motherboard is an Asus P8P67, and I'm running Windows 7 Home Premium. I just wanted to check quickly if there would be any compatibility issues if I purchase two sticks of 4gb each (bringing me to 12 gb total) if they have the same voltage, timings and frequency as what I'm currently running? I assume I don't need to purchase identical (ie. same part number) DIMMs?
Please let me know if I have this right. Thanks!


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The Wellington Public Library has a collection of materials of interest to children and adults. These items are available for check out and/or use within the library.
Available to the public are approximately:
- 20,500+ Books
- 1800+ DVDs
- 715+Audios (books and music on CDs)
The library staff will assist library users in finding the information that they need. Assistance will be given in-house, by phone (when the answer is short enough to be given by phone) by calling 970-568-3040, or electronically by submitting form here.
Interlibrary Loan
- Items not owned locally, or missing, my be requested on interlibrary loan by patrons in good standing. Patrons may not request items until they have established an account with the library.
- We are able to obtain most requested items except for recently published books (within the last 6 months) or rare books.
- Up to three interlibrary loan items may be requested by a patron. The director may give permission to request more than three items.
Public Access Computers
Public access to the Internet is provided to the public. An Internet Agreement must be signed by all users. Minors must have the agreement signed by a parent on file in order to use the Internet. To use one of our computers, an individual must sign in on the computer log sheet. By signing in, they agree to follow the rules regarding computer use. Wireless internet is also available.
Copier, Fax and Scanning Services
The library offers fax, scanning, and self-service copier service. Per copy/per fax charges apply to this service.
Children's Programs
Story and craft sessions are scheduled year-round and are open to all preschool-age children. In addition, a variety of summer programs are scheduled in conjunction with the summer reading programs for children and young adults.
Adult Book Club
A book discussion group for adults meets at the library approximately ever six weeks on Thursday evenings. Call 970-568-3040 for more information.
For more information on library card registration, circulation, and services see the Wellington Public Library's Service Policies.


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The Cubs are ready to go on a run, I really believe that considering it's been about two years since they put together an honest to God winning streak. I think they have the opportunity to build on their last two wins in Washington, the next test won't be easy, but the chance is there for the Cubs to reel off some wins here. The Rockies come to town for a three game series starting tonight, and it all starts with their offensive attack. The Rockies have scored 177 runs, that's good for seventh best in the Majors, yeah I know, the Rockies always score runs as they play in a launching pad. While that's true the Rockies have been equally as good on the road this year as they have scored 86 runs on the road compared to 91 at home, that's not a normal Rockies attack. The Cubs starters will be tasked with shutting down that Rockies attack, and that plays a huge role in whether or not the Cubs will be successful in this series. The Cubs starters have an ERA of 3.50 which is sixth best in the Majors, that is where the Cubs hold the advantage in this series as the Rockies have a team starters ERA of 4.20 which is nineteenth best in baseball. Based on the numbers the Cubs have a really good chance to get late into the game with a lead, that is where the Cubs pen has to step up because if the Rockies have a lead late they usually don't let it go. The Cubs bullpen ERA is 4.13 which is twenty-fourth best in baseball, the Rockies on the other hand have a bullpen ERA of 2.73, which is third in all of baseball. The Cubs need to get out to a quick lead, and hope their starters get deep enough to eliminate as much of their own bullpen as possible, if they do that it could be a very successful series.
Last Series:
The Cubs took two out of three games from the Nationals in Washington over the weekend.
The Rockies lost two out of three to the Cardinals in St. Louis, and have lost four out their last five.
Game Times and Broadcast Information:
- Monday, May 13, 2013 – 7:05 PM CST on WCIU
- Tuesday, May 14, 2013 – 7:05 PM CST on CSN Chicago
- Wednesday, May 15, 2013 – 7:05 PM CST on CSN Chicago
Starting Pitchers Scheduled:
Game One – Travis Wood (3-2, 2.33)
– Career vs. Rockies (3 appearances, 2 GS) (0-1, 2.77)
Game Two – Carlos Villanueva (1-2, 3.02)
– Career vs. Rockies (11 appearances, 0 GS) (0-1, 10.05)
Game Three – Jeff Samardzija (1-5, 3.70)
– Career vs. Rockies (5 appearances, 1 GS) (0-0, 2.25)
Game One – Juan Nicasio (3-0, 4.72)
– Career vs. Cubs (first appearance)
Game Two – Jeff Francis (1-3, 6.90)
– Career vs. Cubs (6 GS) (1-0, 7.67)
Game Three – Jon Garland (3-3, 4.83)
– Career vs. Cubs (12 appearances, 8 GS) (4-4, 3.61)
Bold Prediction:
The Cubs should carry the momentum they generated in Washington over the weekend into this series, at least I hope so. I really think they will, and I like the match ups on the mound to favor the Cubs. As long as the Cubs can play solid defense they have an outside shot to sweep this series, and I think that's what they will do, sweep the Rockies. As in Washington, the only game the Cubs dropped was the one where they shot themselves in the foot defensively, that's the only way I see the Cubs losing a game in this series.


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The first Western law firms have received approval to set up offices in South Korea. Ever since the European Union and the U.S. signed free-trade agreements with South Korea last year, law firms in the Western hemisphere have had their bags packed, ready to go when given the signal. As of Monday, the U.S. firms Ropes & Gray and Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton and the U.K. firm Clifford Chance are the first three whose Korean operations have been given the go-ahead.
Several other law firms are certainly seething with envy, as more than a dozen in the U.S. have applied to open offices in South Korea, including the recent additions of K&L Gates, DLA Piper and McKenna Long & Aldridge. According to the Wall Street Journal, more U.S. than European firms have applied to make the move, in large part because firms in the EU have fewer Korean-speaking lawyers.
Once on Korean soil, the firms will still have a long way to go. In their infancy, the new offices can only engage in international arbitration and provide advice on the laws of their home jurisdiction. In two years, they can advise on cases alongside Korean law firms, and three years after that, they can roll up their sleeves and start hiring local lawyers, or merging with Korean firms.


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Wells takes home AL weekly honors
Gold Glover recognized for .448, four-homer stretch
By D.C. Reeves / MLB.com
Wells hit .448 (13-for-29), had a .966 slugging percentage, four home runs and 10 RBIs. He is batting .322 with 26 home runs and 78 RBIs for the 2006 season.
The All-Star started the week off with a home run, four-RBI performance against the Texas Rangers on July 17. Then came a 4-for-5 game against the New York Yankees, when Wells hit a walk-off homer off closer Mariano Rivera in the 11th inning.
"My thinking in that situation is just try to get started early and try to hit it," Wells said of Rivera's offering. "Whatever happens after that happens. [Rivera's] the best."
"It was where I wanted it," Rivera said. "He was able to put good wood on the ball and hit it out of the ballpark. He hit a good pitch."
Wells capped of the week with another multi-hit performance on Sunday against the Yankees, both knocks going for home runs. The 13-5 victory marked his sixth multi-home run game of the season.
"I think he's a future MVP," Toronto manager John Gibbons said recently. "He does it all."
Wells is the third Blue Jay to win the Player of the Week Award this season. First baseman Lyle Overbay (July 5) and starting pitcher Roy Halladay (May 15) were also honored.
A trio of Minnesota Twins also received votes for the honor last week. Outfielder Rondell White hit .423 with two home runs and nine RBIs. Catcher Joe Mauer was .500 with five RBIs and rookie pitcher Francisco Liriano won both of his starts and struck out 17 in just 13 2/3 innings of work. Chicago White Sox pitcher Jon Garland also won both of his starts and accrued a whispy 0.59 ERA.
In recognition of this honor, Tourneau, the world's largest watch store, will give the Bank of America American League Player of the Week Vernon Wells a Tourneau luxury Swiss timepiece.
Bank of America, the Official Bank of Major League Baseball, is the presenting sponsor of the American League and National League Player of the Week Awards, reflecting Bank of America's long-standing tradition of promoting and recognizing higher standards of accomplishment.
D.C. Reeves is an associate reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Righty Jennings gets off to good start
Newcomer goes two scoreless innings, allows only a walk
By Dick Kaegel / MLB.com
at Surprise, Ariz.
March 2, 2008
Royals at the plate: David DeJesus was 2-for-2 with a double, two RBIs and a walk. Ross Gload had two singles and a RBI. Esteban German had an RBI double. Their only home run came when Mario Lisson, aided by a brisk wind, reached the right-field wall.
Rangers at the plate: Josh Hamilton banged a double and two singles in his three at-bats as DH. Ian Kinsler had a perfect day with a double, single and hit by pitch. Michael Young knocked in two runs. So did Ryan Roberts, who connected for a two-run homer to right for a 7-7 tie in the ninth. German Duran's double and Ramon Vazquez's single broke the tie to end the game.
Royals on the mound: Starter Brian Bannister, in his first outing, worked three innings and gave up seven hits and four runs (three earned). Kyle Davies also pitched three innings, giving up one run on three hits. Luke Hochevar had two scoreless innings, but Joel Peralta gave up three runs in the ninth to take the loss.
Rangers on the mound: After a game-opening walk, Jason Jennings retired six straight batters in his two innings. Luis Mendoza, though, was roughed up for four runs and lasted just 1 1/3 innings. Eddie Guardado allowed just a walk in a scoreless inning.
Cactus League records: Rangers 3-1-1, Royals 1-3.
Up next: The Royals will meet the Chicago White Sox at 2:05 p.m. CT on Monday at Surprise Stadium. In a matchup of left-handers, the Royals will start John Bale against John Danks. The Rangers travel to Scottsdale, Ariz., to meet the San Francisco Giants at 2:05 p.m. CT. Left-hander A.J. Murray will start against Giants lefty Noah Lowry.
Dick Kaegel is a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Local news outlets are reporting that a "fireball," or very bright meteor, passed through the skies of North Texas tonight, creating a loud sonic boom. Above is a photo of the fireball posted by one of our Facebook friends a short time ago. WFAA reports:
WFAA received more than 200 reports Wednesday night from people who said they saw what appeared to be a meteor streaking across the North Texas sky shortly after 8 o'clock.
Many people also said they heard what sounded like a sonic boom (or booms) associated with the fireball, which was apparently witnessed all the way from San Antonio to Oklahoma City.
The Federal Aviation Administration told TV station KWTX in Waco that it was a meteor.
DISCLAIMER: As of 10:15 p.m. I can't personally vouch for the authenticity of the photo. The person who posted it on Facebook has not responded to my messages. I have already been contacted by two local TV stations asking if they could run the photo.
UPDATE, 10:30: The Facebook friend who posted the photo now says he got it from KDFW's Facebook page. However, he says the photo has since been removed from the page. WFAA just showed the same photo on its 10 p.m. newscast.
Below is some video that appears to have been captured by the dash cam of a police vehicle in Little River-Academy, which is near Temple:


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Loaded Gun in Airport: Emergency Sparked at Newark Airport as TSA Find Loaded Weapon
A loaded gun has been found in Newark airport, sparking a security alert among TSA staff. A man has been arrested in relation to the incident, although he has claimed it was all a mistake and he simply forgot that he was carrying that gun in his bag.
The incident took place at Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey, when a 59 year old man, later identified as Robert Kellerman, was arrested just after 6 a.m. when a gun was found inside his carry on luggage.
According to reports, TSA screeners identified a .22 caliber hand gun at a hand luggage check point in Terminal C at the airport. When confronted with the fund, the man reportedly told authorities that he has simply "forgotten" that the gun was in his bag and he never intended to bring it with him on board the plane.
Despite his claims, such was the seriousness of his alleged mistake, Kellerman has been charged with unlawful possession of a weapon.
The news come just days after a small plane crashed in central Florida, leaving three people dead. The Cessna 310 aircraft went down Thursday afternoon and emergency responders located the wreckage about 20 miles west of Vero Beach on Friday morning after the plane was reported missing.
When emergency responders arrived at the crash site they discovered three casualties, but their identities have yet to be made public.
The Federal Aviation Administration stated that the pilot had dropped communication with an aviation control tower in Miami around 4:35 p.m. on Thursday.
To complicate recovery efforts the aircraft went down within the Fort Drum Conservation Area, and access to the marshy swamp area was severely limited to boats and helicopters.


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I have lived in one over 20 years and have done several things about heat loss, etc..
A few comments: New insulation code for new buildings: R32 for ceilings. Thats about 9" of fiberglass. Walls is R13.
The walls are divided into 2 or 3 sections in the 16" stud spacing so 2 or 3 holes is requied in each stud spacing to fill all of the spaces. Also the wires, etc in the wall can block insulation filling the walls.
If the walls have thin paneling on the inside it is simpler just to pry a space for a finger hold and pull the panel off the studs. Small finish nails are all that hold them on. Then put in R13 insulation and nail them back on. I would suggest 5/8 drywall under the panels for sound and fire protection.
You must be aware of problems/issues with tankless water heaters. One is unless the water volume is turned up the heat dosen't come on. Another is only one person or appliance may be turned on at once unless it is a large heater. These new devices probably haven't been around very long so their life, actually, is unknown. If the Co. goes out of business before the warrenty is up "tough luck".
The ceiling T&G boards were put on green/wet so they have shrunk and have big cracks between them. A lot of caulking everywhere is important and bugs and dirt falls thru the cracks and air leaks out as mentioned.
Homes with steel radiant heat can and do rust thru and water can be lost, and hot water also, and is repairable at considerable cost and next month a place a few feet away may spring a leak. and on and on. Carpet layers can nail thru the heat pipes and cause a leak. Carpeting and foam pad blocks most heat from coming thru. Only certain flooring will work and not hardwood and the floor should be accessable for repairn leaks. Copper is better ,but slabs develop big cracks on adobe soil and the pipe can break from stretching.
Also the old slabs arent insulated on the outside against the earth as new code requires on new construction.
High effency, smokeless fireplace inserts are recommended and are cost effective for cold winters. Gas prices are high and bound to go much higher as new power generating plants are using up the natural gas. Necular power could have been the answer for elect generation ,but it appears the coal lobby has put that off the table.


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Discussion in 'NFL Draft' started by Titans2004, Dec 24, 2013.
I'd be super happy with the jags blowing another draft.
This thread makes ZERO sense. If we had lost to Jags. At this point we sit with 5 wins over 6, which auto puts ALL the teams with 6+ wins below us and causes tiebreakers like the one with the Jags who would be below us having beat us twice. Plus, it would have setup for us to lose again this week to Texans and finish the season 5-11 over now a very likely 7-9. At 7-9, we will likely pick mid-teens depending on how the rest of the mid-level teams finish week 17.
I really hate seasons like this. We were bad enough to miss the playoffs but not completely horrible where we get a top 5 pick. Worst part is a few of those teams at the top of the draft order already have a stock load of talent (much like the Chiefs last year). Texans & Falcons could totally turn their teams around next year from this one draft while the Titans being stuck in the middle of the draft don't allow for near as much improvment unless our staff drafts like champs!
If the Jags wanted all of that, they would have signed Tebow.
You're partially right. With a loss vs Jacksonville, we'd sit at #8 right now - with Jacksonville at #9. However, that's the only team we would of leapfrogged in draft position.
We would be 5-10, with the potential to go 5-11 (if we lose vs Houston). Currently, there's Minnesota at 4-10-1 & Oakland, Atlanta, Cleveland, and TB all at 4-11. If one or more of those teams won, we'd tie their record and potentially move up (based on strength of schedule). Yes, with a loss vs Jacksonville & Houston we could of potentially been the 3rd overall pick.
We would of needed two losses and Oak, Atlanta, Cleveland, & Tampa to win both their final games, or atleast split with our strength of schedule easier. There was about a 1% chance of that happening. Basically impossible and it is impossible now.
Lets just hope we lose vs Houston. If we lose, we're the 9th pick. If we win, and Buffalo & Giants lose, suddenly we're the 11th pick. If STL, NYJ, DET, and PIT lose, there's a potential we fall all the way to 15th. STL, NYJ, & PIT all hold head to head tie breakers, so we automatically move to 14th if we win and those three lose. DET would be decided off of strenth of schedule for the 14th & 15th pick. So let's just hope we lose and get #9, otherwise we may be sitting at #15.
Except Tebow can't throw the ball, Manziel can... kinda.
Manziel is also a douche. Will hurt him in the NFL.
I'm not arguing, that's why I hope he goes to rot in Jacksonville.
That would be sweet if Jax blew it again with a first round QB. That would make them 0-3 with first round QBs.
FYI: Buffalo Bills hold the tie-breaker over us. If we finish with the same record, we're a pick behind them. We'd be drafting #10 if the season ended today.
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CP also touted its operating raio of 65.9%, an improvement of 820 basis points, calling it the "lowest operating ratio in company history."
Third-quarter revenue of C$1.5 billion was 6% above revenue in the same quarter a year ago, and was an all-time quarterly record, CP said. Operating expenses declined 6%, CP added.
"By all standards, this was an outstanding quarter," said CEO E. Hunter Harrison. "The company's focus on service execution while controlling costs is a testament to our team of dedicated, hardworking railroaders.
"What we have proven this quarter is the ability to drive earnings growth and lower our operating ratio, even in a softer volume environment. That's the power of the CP plan," Harrison said.


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WASHINGTON '€" United States Senator Mary L. Landrieu, D-La., today announced that six schools in Louisiana received more than $6.8 million as a part of the U.S. Department of Education'€ôs Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Institutional Aid Program.
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LOS ANGELES – Distribution of tickets for President Barack Obama's speech this week at Los Angeles Trade-Technical College will begin at 8:30 a.m. today at the college's Aspen Hall.
Tickets for the Thursday speech will be distributed free on a first- come, first-served basis. The White House declined to reveal how many tickets will be available.
Obama will speak at the college around 1:15 p.m. Thursday, focusing on the "importance of job-driven skills training, particularly for fast-growing sectors such as health care," according to the White House.
Doors for the speech will open at 10:45 a.m. Thursday. According to the White House, attendees will pass through airport-like security. People are urged not to bring bags and should limit personal items. No signs or banners will be permitted.
Obama will be visiting Los Angeles to conclude a three-day West Coast fundraising set to begin today in Seattle, where he will speak at a Democratic National Committee fundraiser. On Wednesday, he will attend a Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee fundraiser in San Francisco.
Obama is scheduled to arrive at Los Angeles International Airport around 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, then attend a DNC fundraising reception and dinner at the Hancock Park home of television producer Shonda Rhimes.
Tickets for the event begin at $1,000, according to an invitation posted on the website, PoliticalPartyTime.org, which tracks political fundraisers.
The price is $10,000 to attend the reception and for the opportunity to have a photo taken with Obama, and $32,400 — the maximum allowable contribution to a national party committee in a calendar year — to be a co- host of the event, which also allows the donor to attend a dinner with Obama in addition to the reception and the photo opportunity.
The event's co-chairs include Kerry Washington, the star of the Rhimes- produced ABC drama "Scandal." Rhimes is also a producer of two other ABC dramas, "Grey's Anatomy" and "How to Get Away with Murder," which is set to premiere Sept. 25.
"The overwhelming majority" of tickets for the fundraiser were priced at $1,000 "because most of the people I know cannot afford" a $32,400 ticket, Rhimes told City News Service.
On Thursday, in addition to his speech at Trade-Technical College, Obama is scheduled to attend a roundtable discussion with about 30 people at the Los Angeles home of Michael Rapino, CEO of Live Nation, with tickets costing $32,400 each, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
The trip will be Obama's 19th to Los Angeles or Orange counties since taking office in 2009 and the third in three months. All but three of his trips have included political fundraisers.
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Joseph "Joe" Bondi died Jan. 8, after a struggle with leukemia.
Bondi, 76, was the father of Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi and a part-time Longboat Key resident.
On Wednesday morning, Pam Bondi released the following statement:
"My beautiful Daddy went to Heaven yesterday. He was surrounded by all his family. He fought a great fight with leukemia. Thanks for all of your prayers and support. We are so heartbroken but comforted to know he is with our Lord. Please continue to pray for my family during this most difficult time in our lives."
Born Aug. 15, 1936, he was a Tampa native and a U.S. Navy veteran.
He graduated from Hillsborough High School, where he was a member of the school's Hall of Fame. He went on to earn bachelor's, master's and doctorate degrees from the University of Florida.
Bondi was a pioneer in the middle-school movement, organizing one of the first five middle schools in the nation.
He was a professor at the University of South Florida's College of Education from 1965 to 2003, author of more than 25 educational textbooks and a partner in international education consulting firm Wiles, Bondi and Associates.
Bondi also served as a Temple Terrace city councilman from 1970 to 1974 and as the city's mayor from 1974 to 1978.
Bondi listed his accomplishments as mayor in a May 2012 interview with the Longboat Observer, saying he was responsible for the building of City Hall, a library, a family recreation center and a police station.
"I did it all in four years without raising taxes," he said at the time.
Bondi vacationed on Longboat Key since childhood and also recounted the summer days he spent on the island's beaches during World War II.
He and his best friend, Tommy, would disappear for hours at a time playing with turtles, fishing, swimming and romping around on the shores.
The Bondis purchased their unit at Continental's Sea Club III in February 1987, according to Manatee County property records.
Bondi told the Longboat Observer that his three children, Pam, Beth and Bradley, continue to visit the Key every year and rent the apartment above their parents' unit.
Joan Webster, a former Longboat Key mayor and retired education administer, became friends with Bondi and attended various meetings with him.
"He's a gentleman's gentleman," she said, referring to him in the present tense. "He's very bright, and he cares about the people he's serving."
Although the Bondi family has maintained a low profile in the area, "they have a certain love for Longboat Key," Webster said.
Bondi is survived by his wife of 52 years, Patsy; daughters, Pam Bondi and Beth Bondi McIntyre; son, Brad Bondi; sister Frances Bondi Glenn; and six grandchildren.
A celebration of life service will take place at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 20, at Christ Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 304 Druid Hills Road, Tampa, Fla., 33617. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Metropolitan Ministries, metromin.org.
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One of Gainesville's sons soon might be tapped to lead Louisiana State University.
One of Gainesville's sons soon might be tapped to lead Louisiana State University.
F. King Alexander, president of California State University, Long Beach, and son of University of Florida women's athletics legend Ruth Alexander, has been chosen as the sole finalist for the joint president-chancellor position at LSU. The university's Board of Supervisors is expected to consider F. King Alexander, the search committee's only nomination, for the job next week.
On Tuesday, Ruth Alexander said she was elated to hear her son was in position to accept such a job.
"When I found out it was official, I stayed up half the night just thinking about his accomplishments," she said.
Well respected for being a pioneer in women's sports through the establishment of the "Lady Gator" athletic program at UF, Ruth Alexander said she now would have to be a bit more reserved during certain sports events.
"I'm going to have to be neutral when we play LSU," she said.
F. King Alexander was raised in Gainesville, playing basketball at Buchholz High School, before leaving to attend St. Lawrence University in New York. Several degrees and subsequent posts at different institutions later, he is in consideration for a job that would bring him back into SEC country.
"I'm very excited and very proud," Ruth Alexander said. "You know, how a mother would be."
According to the LSU website, members of the Board of Supervisors consider Alexander a well-qualified candidate.
"King Alexander has the skills and experience to lead LSU at this time in our history," Hank Danos, chairman of the LSU Board of Supervisors, said in a statement. "He is committed to upholding our great traditions and equally committed to continuing our transition to excellence for the present and the future."


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today CNN posted a story about how computers can tell stories please read:
This is quite an interesting 'story' in itself, written, I assume, by a human. I would really have liked to see an example of what it can do though. This is definitely something to keep an eye on! :eye:
The quote from the journalistic ethics guy makes it sound like over-glorified mad-libs.
Which of course things like sports summaries tend to be. They're almost as mundane as interviews with sports stars.
"We're gonna go out there and win... and be a team. ...and if we're not a team we won't win... and I'd like to thank Jesus and my mom."
Where you can listen really close and hear the producer saying "somebody get Jamall off the bloody mic"
Hey, it's CNN ... what can you expect?
Sounds interesting! a computer will work like a virtual robot to tell stories.
AI will soon show its real colours as extremely good.There is a company called Narrative Science that is pioneering this technology and actually the software wrote and article for the NY Times website and it is impossible to tell the difference between it and a human writer.
Well, the advanced technology is really moving forward and it's not impossible these days.
I am not surprised. Even phones can take an ECG! Who knows what computers can do next?
I just hope this advance technology won't cut some people off from their jobs. ahehehe... But seriously, they should be interesting to watch. They can attract more attention, which means more viewers.


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Overview of Spring 2011 Fashion Week, Click on photos to enlarge.
Badgley Mischka invoked a "timeless glamour" of White Mischief. Colors included fresh powdery pink, mint greens, and icy blues. The designer's style including sheer layers, high waists, draped one-shoulder gowns, and an African inspired with crafty embroideries and macramé weaving.
Carolina Herrera collection had a ladylike elegance. Key items included shift dresses tied with obi-inspired sashes or trimmed with flat obi-like bows, full-blown red carpet dresses, and floor-sweeping full skirts. With colours of sharp graphic mix of black and white, poppy red, zingy orange, orchid pink and pine green. The collection used satin, organza, silk tweed fabric and embroideries, multi-top stitching, appliqués and ultra-fine ties trimmings.
Donna Karan's collection was Light and wispy, couture-like romance. Key items from the collection long bias slip dress with front slit, ribbon-tie-front canvas car coat, pale gold filigree hand-embroidered tulle evening dress, long-slit crushed-chiffon shirt dress, and scoop-neck gown with patches of jersey twist. With colour such as vanilla, jute, nude, honey, pale gold and antique cream. With Silk charmeuse, stretch satin, raw silk, chiffon, leather and tulle fabrics and trims included signature tie bows.
Marc Jacobs collection has a daytime disco feel, with gathered strapless dresses, belted trench, a-line leather skirt, long dresses in multi-wrapped and gathered silk, sequined chiffon cape gown, liquid-silk one-shoulder dress with wide belt, and cream strapless with stripes of gold and silver sequins; With colors of peach, deep camel, burgundy, gold, black, orange, cream and fuchsia. His collection included silk, satin, silk jersey, leather, and chiffon fabrics with geo-tribal gold neckline hardware, cascade sequins, palm tree in gold sequins, and sequin stripes trims.
Marchesa's collection themed ancient royalty, key items from the collection included Hand-painted floral "oyster" dress with full skirt, silk lace jumpsuit, ultra suede laser-cut dress with sculpted sleeve detail, cropped black silk jacket, one-shoulder satin georgette dress with embroidered cascade shoulder and waist. With glamorous colors of pearl, ebony, mint, midnight blue, deep plum, and rose. Trims included beaded embroidery and chiffon, tulle, lace and organza fabrics.
Tommy Hilfiger's collection envisioned high summers in the Hamptons. Key items included sexy halterneck or back-bearing flat pleated dresses, flirty crystal pleat skirts, and broderie trench coat. Colours included rose pink, sand, pistachio, red, white, navy and yellow. The collection had embroidered silk taffetas, grosgrain, cotton seersucker, polished cotton, and summer tweeds fabrics. Trimmings from the collection Subtle nautical trims such as striped grosgrain waistbands and button facings, horn buttons, and contrast braid edging.


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Although she stays incredibly humble with her fame, British soul chanteuse [lastfm link_type="artist_info"]Adele[/lastfm] has the uncanny ability to pen emotionally charged sonic narratives that perfectly describe the human condition. Her biggest example is her hit single "Rolling In The Deep" which is praised by critics, multi-format music audiences, and fellow musicians alike.
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Many of these musicians couldn't keep their creative digits out of the pot of musical gold that is "Rolling In The Deep," capitalizing on the song's success with cover after cover.
While some have been horrible, we've found Ten Cover Versions of "Rolling In The Deep" that have seemingly fused their own creative energy with the raw expression of Adele's original.
10. [lastfm link_type="artist_info"]Lea Michelle[/lastfm] and [lastfm link_type="artist_info"]Jonathan Groff [/lastfm]from Glee
Although we think the Glee version of "Rolling In The Deep" is missing the driving, powerful drumming that musically encapsulates Adele's rage, no one can deny that the duet between the talented vocal combo of Lea Michelle and Jonathan Groff isn't a great version.
9.[lastfm link_type="artist_info"]Young The Giant[/lastfm]
Up-and-coming rock group, Young the Giant, have combined their indie musical stylings with powerful acoustic guitar to lend a strong male persona to the very feminine track.
8. [lastfm link_type="artist_info"]Childish Gambino[/lastfm]
Not exactly a cover, Childish Gambino's rap mix of "Rolling In The Deep" adds a decidedly fierce hip-hop perspective on the painful break-up theme of the song.
Bonus points go to Childish Gambino for adding an insanely dance-driven layer of production. Now the world can dance out their pain.
7. [lastfm link_type="artist_info"]Jayme Dee[/lastfm]
Young musical Youtube sensation lends her sweet, subdued pop vocals to Adele's song, making it less of a song about passionate rage and more of a tune of mellow-toned disappointment.
6. [lastfm link_type="artist_info"]Kina Grannis[/lastfm]
Another YouTube musical sensation, Kina Grannis actually has an emotive quality that almost matches Adele's mature croon.
You can tell Grannis has been through some similar situations from the agony in her voice.
5. [lastfm link_type="artist_info"]Ps22[/lastfm]
This rendition of "Rolling In The Deep" from Staten Island's PS22 elementary school choir almost brought us to tears.
How does that little girl know how to sing with such sorrow?
4. [lastfm link_type="artist_info"]Haley Reinhart[/lastfm] from American Idol
Current American Idol contestant Haley Reinhart is speculated to be the only female on the show that will be in the final showdown.
If everything she does sounds like this, she might be the most talented singer to come off the show.
3. [lastfm link_type="artist_info"]David Cook[/lastfm]
Although she will have to contend with the magic vocals of seventh season American Idol winner, David Cook.
His live, almost Americana-sounding version of Adele's "Rolling In The Deep" gives a totally different rock 'n roll perspective to the song.
2.[lastfm link_type="artist_info"] Mike Posner[/lastfm]
Mike Posner's whispery, electronica-tinged version of "Rolling In The Deep" is definitely the most unusual cover of the song.
Posner takes the "fire" out of the song and make it into an cool, melancholy love song.
1. [lastfm link_type="artist_info"]John Legend[/lastfm]
Out of all the "Rolling In The Deep" covers, we think John Legend's would actually bring Adele herself to tears.
Legend's fuses the spiritual soulfulness of gospel with the rich tonality of his voice.
We'd love to hear a duet between Adele and Legend.
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Macquarie eyes smart meter rollout
IF THERE is money to be made in government-regulated assets such as toll roads, electricity and gas, it does not take long for Macquarie Bank to show its hand.
And with the likelihood of a rollout of smart meters in NSW, the bank is only too keen to help. The introduction of the meters is under way in Victoria and this week the NSW government disclosed it had established a working party to study their introduction in NSW.
So-called smart meters can be read remotely and the power supply also controlled remotely. As a result, they promise significant savings for power companies, but with uncertainty about their benefit for most households.
But the poor experience in Victoria, where the cost of the rollout has risen to more than $2.3 billion, from the initial estimate of $800 million, and a lack of household benefit from the move, threatens to derail the proposal in NSW before it gets off the ground.
Recently, the power industry overseer, the Australian Energy Markets Commission, opened the door to the possibility of taking meters out of the hands of the power distributors and putting them into independent management, in a bid to drive change.
Macquarie Bank, for one, reckons electricity retailers are the natural owners of the meters, since they already hold the supply contracts with electricity consumers.
This would involve taking the metering business out of the hands of the distributors, such as Ausgrid and Endeavour Energy in NSW, or Citipower, Jemena or Powercor in Victoria, in favour of having the retailers such as EnergyAustralia, Origin Energy and AGL run it.
In a submission to the Productivity Commission review of electricity networks, Macquarie argued power retailers were better placed to assess and manage the risk of the introduction of meters - and face the loss of customers and market share if they have an uncompetitive product.
For most power users, the lack of clear benefits from smart meters means there is natural concern that their introduction will emerge as a new revenue stream for power companies.
Coming as electricity prices are surging to fund an upgrade to the electricity network, without readily identifiable positives, resistance will be acute.
One of the mistakes in Victoria was to mandate the introduction of the meters just before their unit price collapsed, with the units now costing significantly less than $100 each, depending on their functionality, while Victoria is paying more than double this.
According to some, the greatest benefits of smart meters would be the replacement of meter readers and the elimination of theft of electricity.
The gains here would be much greater than any savings from reduced power consumption, for example, which supporters of the technology claim would help cut power bills by eliminating over-investment in poles and wires.
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