text: How does it work? Is it consistent throughout all the series? Wait, I forgot, nothing is consistent in Trek. But in all seriousness, I want to know if Roddenberry or anyone came up with a basic idea of what Starfleet Academy is like, and did they use those guidelines for future references to it? As far as I can tell, anyone can enlist and become a non-com crewman, but according to a Voyager episode ("Meld" I think), non-coms can be recommended for the officer program. So, already it's working differently than the actual military. Then again, I know less about the actual military than I thought I did, so I could be wrong on that. In that case, what does it take to become an officer? Can you just apply? Obviously it doesn't cost money. I know that non-Federation races have to be recommended by an established officer, as seen in DS9. Say I'm a Federation race, like a Tellarite (which I wouldn't be, because I don't see myself as remotely pig-like, unless I'm eating macaroni and cheese with bacon sprinkled on top, but humor me). Can I simply enroll and start classes in officer's school? Is it based on my primary school grades? In that case, they probably have complicated rules for transferring from non-human schools. For that matter, what is education like in the Federation--is it standardized across all Federation worlds? I think my head just exploded with questions. Maybe to be an officer, you need good grades, but any schmuck can become a non-com. Or maybe to be a officer, you just need to take a lot more schooling. Non-coms can clearly advance to become officers at some point, just like in the real military (okay, I know for a fact that happens, at least). Any enlightenment on this issue? I realize this sort of thing is poorly developed in snippets across the entire breadth of the franchise, so we don't have much to go on.


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100 Larkin St.Civil liberties, our right to equality under the law and our right to freedom from government intrusion, are essential to democracy. This exhibit tells the stories of people throughout California history who fought violations of their civil liberties and confronted the prejudices and political winds of the times. Their stories remind us that each generation has its own fights to keep our rights meaningful. Related event: authors and curators Elaine Elinson and Stan Yogi discuss the history of Civil Liberties in San Francisco. Wednesday, February 13, 6:30 Main Library, Latino Hispanic Community Room.


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What area of research do you think is most relevant today? The history of life on Earth? Rates of extinctions? Effects of climate change? Discovery of new species? Loss of biodiversity? Spread of disease? How to manage the slugs in your garden? Let us know what you think our scientists should be spending their time on.
I think they should do studies on bee's because what if they start disappearing
loss of biodiversity and rate of extinction.
Alsofinding new spiecies in areas unexploured and work on conservation of them.
I am from a country that is very rich in biodiversity - South Africa. I have a certain something that drives me to explore nature in any way and by any means possible, because I realise the importance of it in human life (in fact in ALL forms of life). I recently came to London and paid a visit to the Natural History Museum (after I've read both the Voyage of The Beagle and On The Origin of Species) and it impressed me very much. I thought by myself: That a country so far from my own cares so much about nature around the world, is astonishing.
I'd like the Museum to study more about how they can involve people from all over the globe in their research and taxonomy efforts... So that we can live WITH nature whilst being aware of our impact and role in it, and not live BY it without realising its significance. Scientists must help the world realise that preserving nature is not a punishment or bother (like most people do) - its a passion that is inherent in every one with a conscience.
I think it would be really helpful if scientist could figure out how the brain works in further detail because some aspects of the brain are still misunderstood like dreams and the imagination. If we new this then we could start to understand mental illnesses in further detail and we can figure out how clever different animals are and how they think and operate.
I think they should focus more on what is effecting us and wildlife right now and what they could do to stop the future being bleak and distraught. i.e climate change:global warming-natural disasters,hunting and crime.
I think scientists should start trying to preserve known species instead of trying 2 find new ones. i also think some scientists should start to study mushrooms and fungi, coz most people think they are boring, but i am fascinated by them.
Here are some things i think scientists at the museum should study ;
We know that climate changes are taking place, so why don't they study if it's possible for the human being to live in other condition?or wich are the changes that should make for humans to live? what do you think?


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I live in Los Angeles, which means most of my single guy friends think they should be dating a model or an actress, or someone who looks like a model or an actress. Who can blame them? The most gorgeous girls from all over the world arrive every day, hoping to make it in Hollywood. They might end up as waitresses, but they're still here.
When these guys ask me to set them up, I tell them I know women who are smart and successful but civilian attractive rather than professionally hot. This rarely interests the bachelors even though I've successfully set up three marriages, with a fourth on deck. Sure, these guys married pretty girls, but the women had a lot more to offer than good looks.
You can ask for smart and funny and get hot as a bonus. But if you ask for just hot, that's usually all you get. Plus, I don't really know women who are just hot. Why would I want them around?
A few years ago I tried to set up one of my eligible Hollywood friends with a fun, smart, skinny blonde. He insisted on seeing a picture of her before he'd agree to a date. I had only a mediocre iPhone photo to e-mail. (I have other things to do besides play matchmaker. Honest.)
He thought she wasn't hot enough, probably because he's used to getting professional head shots when he makes this request. A mutual friend clued the blonde in on what happened. When my Hollywood friend finally met her and realized she was definitely pretty, it was too late. She wasn't interested. He's still single.
If you go for a girl just because she's hot, you'll learn what it feels like when a girl goes for a guy just because he's rich. Yes, it's time for the classic role reversal. You're a good guy, a hard worker, your mom thinks you're handsome. But your wallet? It's just average size. And now that nice girl you've just met looks through you as if you're invisible. How does it feel?
When I was in my 20s I made that mistake. I dated a Wall Street titan's son who was very sweet, until I had a terrible reaction to corrective eye surgery. (I thought I was going blind.) He'd never had to take care of anyone before and it freaked him out. This freaked me out enough to cancel our upcoming trip to Aspen. Unfortunately, that was the first and last time I was offered a ride on a private jet, but there's no bigger turnoff than a man who runs away when you need him most.
Another winner from that decade was a real estate heir who lived on a very high floor of a Trump tower. He loved treating my broke friends to fancy dinners, which I thought they appreciated until they made me choose him or them. Oh, and if I took a cab to his place, he would make me change all my clothes before I could sit on the furniture.
Don't even get me started on the guy I ditched in St. Barts even though he bought me a Pucci bikini. (He brought his own lounge-chair covers.)
These guys had tons of money, so they didn't have to develop other qualities that women find appealing in men, like compassion and maturity. It's the same with hot girls. They can get away with murder. They're usually late. It takes them forever to get ready and they always wear the wrong shoes for walking any farther than the valet. Those beige stains on your white hand towels? That's their makeup. You may not have heard of the college they attended. They order expensively, barely eat and don't even pretend to reach for the bill. They're always cold, and they get headaches at all the wrong times. You will always have to check baggage when you fly with them.
Remember the hottest girl in high school? What's she doing now? Probably not much. Maybe she's married with kids and lives in your hometown, or at least near it. She definitely doesn't look as good on Facebook as you remember her.
Meanwhile, the nerdy funny girl you didn't think was pretty enough to take to prom may have a cool career and enough cash to buy a better-looking middle age. Tina Fey was no looker until her 30s, when she lost a ton of weight, got on TV and became wildly successful. Now she looks awesome, thanks to her stylist, trainer and hair and makeup people. Success makes women look better with age.
I'm not saying you need to make an ugly woman your wife. If you're shooting for a nine or a 10, knock it down to a seven or an eight. You'll get more value added in other departments.
The girl you think isn't hot enough to date could turn out to be your best friend and a fantastic mother of your children. Go on a few dates with her even if she's a size 10. Is your body so perfect? Hang out with her friends. Let her teach you a few things or at least turn you on to some cool new movies and music.
Having sex with the hottest girl in the world is a fun fantasy, but if you actually get her, it will eventually get old. She will snore, fart and complain about what you want to watch on television. And she'll probably dump you for a richer guy anyway.


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Mickael Pietrus has reached agreement on a one-year, veteran-minimum contract with the Toronto Raptors, agent Bill McCandless confirmed to RealGM on Thursday night. The deal will be made official Friday, McCandless confirmed.
"It came down, in the end, to choosing the team who liked him best," said McCandless.
USA Today first reported Pietrus' deal with the Raptors.
In the end, Pietrus passed up five offers – from the Atlanta Hawks, Indiana Pacers, Minnesota Timberwolves, Philadelphia 76ers and San Antonio Spurs – due to the Raptors' relentless pursuit. Recently, Pietrus rejected the Spurs' offer of a contract guaranteeing just one month.
Pietrus' camp has been in dialogue with the Raptors since the offseason, and Toronto general manager Bryan Colangelo has attempted to acquire the 6-foot-6 forward through trade in the past.
Dominic McGuire will be waived by the Raptors to make room on the roster, agent Mark Bartelstein told RealGM.
Pietrus, 30, has averaged 8.4 points and 3.1 rebounds in his nine-year NBA career with four different teams. Pietrus, who has been training in France for months, has established himself as a solid outside shooter and a top-tier wing defender when healthy.


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Was Milbury talking about Charles Wang?
Interesting stuff here from Mike Milbury on the Leafs board running things, but just before he finished he said he had the same thing in New York which begs the question was he talking about Charles Wang's board which he was a part of last season or does his comments go back to hands on ownership or Howard & Ed Milstein, John Pickett or even John Spano or the group that ran the club for Pickett?
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Too bad the host did not ask him to elaborate on his comment about New York so we know which owner the former gm he was talking about. Milbury's done nothing but praise Charles Wang for keeping him around when the popular move would have been to fire him from day one. Not very fair if after all the abuse Mr Wang took for his loyalty this is his payback because it cost him a lot in revenue and credibility in hockey circles for years.
My guess is we will never get an answer.
It should be noted last year's Islander hockey board did produce a playoff spot with reportedly Mike Milbury in the same role Chris Dey is currently in which has nothing to do with the on-ice operation.
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Pretty sure he's talking about previous regimes. He seemed very close to Wang and I don't think he'd say something like that about Charles based on how well Charles treated him.ReplyDelete
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My guess is we will never know but the theme of the talk was about management by committee and the owner being involved in everything.
We'll never know how much Milstein, Spano or Pickett were involved but we do know how much Wang is involved.
Only wish the person at Tsn did his job and asked which Islander owner.
Gino's job isn't to quiz fellow TSN analyst MM, it's to sell the Leaf's (like every other turkey at TSN).ReplyDelete
No doubt about that. Too bad here he did not see a story and press Milbury on it because clearly he felt at least one Islander owner was too involved.ReplyDelete
Too bad our media did not call him on it.
Forgot, what media? The city media is on vacation as usual, Mr Logan is in Canada.
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The store is hiring both full- and part-time associates. "We are excited to add a new Walmart Supercenter to New Orleans and bring good jobs with great career opportunities to the area," said Michael Nowell, Walmart Store Manager.
"The Walmart Hiring Center is a testament to the new way of business that we have embraced in the recovery of our City. Wrapped around this multimillion dollar anchor project is a public private partnership that will introduce new jobs to residents and further stimulate economic development in New Orleans East," said Mayor Mitch Landrieu.
"Today's grand opening is a necessary and important step as we prepare to welcome Walmart to New Orleans East later this year. The store will provide convenience to the people of the East, however the local jobs that come with this store have the potential to transform the lives of many New Orleanians," said Congressman Cedric Richmond. "I commend Walmart for their strong commitment to the city. Their presence is a strong testament to the fact that New Orleans East, and the greater New Orleans region, offers an environment where business can thrive."
"Walmart's new location in New Orleans East will help the community flourish and create workforce demand in the area allowing our students to gain a quality job with opportunity for growth," said Dr. Igwe Udeh, Dean of SUNO College of Business and Public Administration. "We appreciate Walmart investing in our community and setting the standard for other businesses."
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This data collection includes information about the cause of all recorded deaths occurring in the United States, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas during 1998. Data are provided concerning underlying causes of death, multiple conditions that caused the death, place of death, residence of the deceased (e.g., region, division, state, county), whether an autopsy was performed, and the month and day of the week of the death. In addition, data are supplied on the sex, race, age, marital status, education, usual occupation, and origin or descent of the deceased. In addition to the combined Territory Public-Use file (Part 2), a subset based on state of occurrence has been created for Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Guam, and Northern Marianas. Mortality detail data for 1998 also can be extracted from this file. The mortality detail records are contained in the first 159 positions of these multiple cause records. The multiple cause of death fields were coded from the MANUAL OF THE INTERNATIONAL STATISTICAL CLASSIFICATION OF DISEASES, INJURIES, AND CAUSE-OF-DEATH, NINTH REVISION (ICD-9), VOLUMES 1 AND 2.
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United States Department of Health and Human Services. National Center for Health Statistics. Multiple Cause of Death, 1998. ICPSR03306-v2. Ann Arbor, MI: Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research [distributor], 2007-04-13. https://doi.org/10.3886/ICPSR03306.v2
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No, you didn't read the title incorrectly, and you didn't miss the other threads. Because there aren't any.
This month will be different for all of us. A growth period, perhaps, for both your leadership and yourselves. While there are only a few of you at the moment, this actually provides a great chance to engage in a wonderful teaching tool recently developed by Soraya and myself.
While the recently hosted Reviewing class was only meant to lay the foundations for proficient and comprehensive reviewing, I thought (and my partner in crime agreed) that there isn't a single member of SPEW that wouldn't benefit from engaging in a bit of self-improvement. We're just going to make it mandatory.
With that, welcome to boot camp!
Below, you'll find every lesson we posted in the Reviewing Class, if you've not read them already, and your requirements for August/September, SPEW, is to complete all of the assignments. Difficulty-wise, it requires about the same amount of effort. However, in terms of leaving room to procrastinate to the last minute, I hope you'll take my word for it that this will NOT be a good idea. Nor would it be a good idea to rush right through it. This will take work throughout the month, little bits at a time.
However, I am confident that, with pointed and comprehensive groundwork laid for you, most of you will see a spike in your RAC scores in the very near future. In fact, I'm certain of it.
You'll find that the Vault 713 forum is freshly cleaned out. Here, you will make a thread for yourself in which you will post your completed assignments. Failure to do so or to complete all the assignments by the regular SPEW deadline (September 15th, 11:59 US Pacific Time), as you may guess, will result in a penalty review and a 'strike' against your SPEW membership, just as a regular month would earn.
I look forward to seeing all of you get something out of this, and hopefully, we can make boot camp (or back to school, considering the timing of this) something we do once a year or so.
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The Sedgwick County Sheriff's office says it's received reports of 17 burglaries or thefts in the last 30 days in that area.
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Sedgwick County Deputy Tim Hallacy says residents who see anything suspicious should call authorities.
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Girasole Closed
Original post made by Gladys, Another Pleasanton neighborhood, on Sep 29, 2013
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a resident of Stoneridge
on Sep 30, 2013 at 8:23 am
Why did it close? any ideas?
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Sep 30, 2013 at 8:25 am
Sorry to see it go. It seems that restaurants have a tough go of it in Pleasanton in general, and those along Santa Rita have a tough time in particular. I've often wondered why a restaurant will founder in Pleasanton and do well in San Ramon or Livermore. I hope if a restaurant goes in at that location, that it is not yet another Asian restaurant.
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Sep 30, 2013 at 8:30 am
My family LOVED Girasole - very sad to hear it's closed. The food was fabulous!! I'd love to know where the chef works now.
Good luck to Skip in his next adventure.
a resident of Pleasanton Meadows
on Sep 30, 2013 at 8:54 am
Where art thou Scoozi?
a resident of Las Positas
on Sep 30, 2013 at 9:22 am
I was just told last ewvening that Skip has decided to focus on only catering events and has sold the location to an Indian Restaurant..which actually makes good sense. we don't have a good Indian restaurant in the area yet there is a large Indian poulation. Good luck to both parties :)
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Sep 30, 2013 at 10:03 am
Another Indian restaurant? There spring up all over town like flies on piles of do-do.
a resident of Pleasanton Meadows
on Sep 30, 2013 at 12:26 pm
Jofus- why would you say that for an Indian Restaurant, compare to flies. (that is rude)
Pleasanton needs more Indian places to eat with the growing Indian population.
have you tried Indian food?
I will be glad if an Indian place does open where Girasole was and stays on for few years.
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Sep 30, 2013 at 12:39 pm
How about an Olive Garden?
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Sep 30, 2013 at 12:41 pm
I would welcome a good Indian restaurant as well. I just hope that it isn't the same owners that kept flipping the restaurant space on Hopyard (near Owens Dr., where the Black Bear Diner is supposed to "some day"(?) go) over and over, from one incarnation to another... I hope for something more stable and tasty than that one!
a resident of Pleasanton Middle School
on Sep 30, 2013 at 1:17 pm
Let's hope we get Olive Garden! :0)
a resident of Pleasanton Meadows
on Sep 30, 2013 at 1:26 pm
I hope to that the owners should not keep flipping name of Indian restaurant, and Olive Garden sounds like a good idea, so we do not have to drive to Fremont to eat at Olive Garden.
a resident of Las Positas Garden Homes
on Sep 30, 2013 at 2:20 pm
I, too, would love to see an Olive Garden go in that location - OR - maybe a good BBQ Rib restaurant...
a resident of Downtown
on Oct 1, 2013 at 8:02 pm
Chuck, I get it--funny!
I really enjoyed Girasole-always had excellent food and good service. Also enjoyed the owner's BigHorn Grill in San Ramon, which also closed a few years ago. Hard to make a go with a restaurant, even a quality one. Good luck to the owner in his catering business-- and I like Indian food! No chain restaurant, please.
a resident of Mohr Park
on Oct 1, 2013 at 9:36 pm
gladys, barone's has comparable scoozi bread. but girasole's was my special bday food every year. all sorts of "damn." will miss the place.
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Oct 2, 2013 at 12:38 pm
I took the wife there for dinner once. The wife's eggplant was almost raw.
We never went back.
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Update on 2010 Census Media Campaign: October 15th Deadline
Check out the following press release/call for media companies to do biz with the Census Bureau:
The 2010 Census will provide a once-in-a-decade snapshot of the nation's population which is mandated by the U.S. Constitution. The information collected during the census assists government leaders in making historic decisions, such as the apportionment of seats in the U.S. House of Representatives. The data are also used to help distribute more than $400 billion in federal funds back to state and local governments each year. Information from the census is used to determine where to fund infrastructure projects such as roads, hospitals and schools.
The 2010 Census will be "short form-only." In March, households will receive a form that asks just a few questions, such as number of people in household, race/ethnicity and age.
- Announcement Letter: March 8th – March 10th
- Initial mail out of form: March 15th – 17th
- Replacement Questionnaire mailed: April 1st – April 10th
- Reminder Postcard mailed: April 22nd – April 24th
- In-home follow up to non-responders: May 1st – July 10th
In order to inform everyone about the 2010 Census and its importance, the U.S. Census Bureau has developed an integrated communications campaign (ICC) that includes paid media, earned media, a national partnership program and the Census in Schools program. The three goals of the ICC are:
- Increasing mail response
- Improving accuracy and reducing the differential undercount
- Improving cooperation with enumerators
Our prime contractor, DraftFCB and their partner agencies have developed the Paid Media Plan, described in this document, to make the 2010 Census the most pervasive message everywhere, especially during the mail-out/mail-back phase in March and April 2010. The Plan was created with the work of eight partner media agencies, will encompass multiple languages and reach into every market across the U.S. and Puerto Rico.
Paid Media Plan Summary
The Paid Media Plan encompasses all media types and is skewed towards those segments of the populations that are considered hard to count (HTC; less likely to respond). The media habits and interests of these population groups drive when and where media will be purchased.
Paid media will be purchased for:
- Television
- Radio
- Interactive
- Outdoor & transit
- Print (Newspaper and Magazines)
Paid media materials were developed in multiple languages to ensure that everyone is reached with relevant communications. DraftFCB, in concert with the partner agencies below, developed paid media plans designed to incite mass participation in the 2010 Census.
- Mass audience, all English – DraftFCB
- African-American/Black African/Caribbean/Haitian – GlobalHue
- Hispanic (Spanish Language National) – GlobalHue Latino
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- Asian – IW Group
- American Indian/Alaska Native – G&G Advertising
- Native Hawaiian, Other Pacific Islander- G&G Advertising
- Emerging Audiences (Russian, Polish and Arabic) – Allied Media Group
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Local Market Coverage
National efforts will cover all the markets however specific local markets will be identified for incremental support designed to reach the Hard to Count populations as part of the RFP process.
Paid Media Campaign Phases
The paid media campaign will occur in three phases:
- January-February 2010 (Awareness/Education)
Goal: Build immediate awareness and provide educational information
- March-April 2010 (Motivation/Participation)
Goal: Inspire and motivate everyone to complete the census questionnaire
- May-June 2010 (Support census workers when they knock on doors of those households who did not return the census questionnaire. Also known as "non-response follow up)
Goal: encourage participation with the census workers
All target segments require awareness of Census benefits and prompting to participate, but specific communication strategies are needed to ensure highest participation levels.
Paid Media Buying Phases
- 2010 Census Paid Media negotiations will occur in two phases:
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- All Other Media Buying – Given the number of potential media vendors, Contractors will begin their outreach efforts to solicit information starting in June. Negotiations and commitments for all other media such as "scatter" national TV, local TV and radio, magazines, newspaper, Internet and outdoor will not be finalized until October – November.
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Every minute you take 1 shot of beer for 200 consecutive minutes. If you puke, better luck next time.
I suggest using an alarm clock that easily allows you to set the alarm one minute ahead or have someone sober watching the clock because by the end it gets to be kinda hard to pay attention to time or anything else for that matter. Have fun!


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Hi, first post
I did a search for this but either my search was too specific and yielded no results or too general and I couldn't find any relevant threads, so I apologize if this has already been posted.
Secondly, I hope this is the correct section to post this in.
I have been re-learning C++ for the past few days, I originally started learning C++ a while back with the intention of writing small games but never got very deep into learning an API, so I am starting on SDL now.
My problem is that I have been going through tutorials (Lazy Foo'), and on the second tutorial he writes about how to use .bmp images.
I can compile and run the code just fine with no errors or warnings, but when the program runs the new SDL window only shows black, no images.
I have made sure that the .bmp files are in the same folder as the .exe file and had double checked spelling in my code (I copied the code from Lazy Foo' by hand as i went along)
Anyway, any help would be highly appreciated as i've checked my code over several times.
I even downloaded his source code, copied it into my IDE and still got the same results.
Because of this I'm not sure if it has anything to do with the code itself, or if I'm just putting the .bmp files in the wrong place (They are supposed to go with the .exe right?)
This is my copy of the Lazy Foo' code.
(If it makes any difference at all I am using Visual C++ 2008)
Code:#include "SDL.h" #include <string> const int SCREEN_WIDTH = 640; const int SCREEN_HEIGHT = 480; const int SCREEN_BPP = 32; SDL_Surface *message = NULL; SDL_Surface *background = NULL; SDL_Surface *screen = NULL; SDL_Surface *loadImage(std::string filename) { SDL_Surface *loadedImage = NULL; SDL_Surface *optimizedImage = NULL; loadedImage = SDL_LoadBMP(filename.c_str()); if(loadedImage != NULL) { optimizedImage = SDL_DisplayFormat(loadedImage); SDL_FreeSurface(loadedImage); } return optimizedImage; } void applySurface(int x, int y, SDL_Surface *source, SDL_Surface *destination) { SDL_Rect offset; offset.x = x; offset.y = y; SDL_BlitSurface(source, NULL, destination, &offset); } int main(int argc, char *args[]) { if(SDL_Init(SDL_INIT_EVERYTHING) == -1) { return 1; } screen = SDL_SetVideoMode(SCREEN_WIDTH, SCREEN_HEIGHT, SCREEN_BPP, SDL_SWSURFACE); if(screen == NULL) { return 1; } SDL_WM_SetCaption("SDL Window", NULL); message = loadImage("message.bmp"); background = loadImage("background.bmp"); applySurface(0, 0, background, screen); applySurface(180, 140, message, screen); if(SDL_Flip(screen) == -1) { return 1; } SDL_Delay(2000); SDL_FreeSurface(message); SDL_FreeSurface(background); SDL_Quit(); return 0; }


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Friday, August 13, 2010
Mount Healy
The view from the top. The park entrance, Visitor Center, and Wilderness Access Center complexes are in the left foreground "beneath" the rocks.
A portion of the lower trail. Since the ground is frozen much of the year, the trees have shallow roots. I wonder, how many feet have trod over these roots? And yet, the tree still lives!
While Fred and Sue fixed supper, I laid on the picnic table bench and watched the clouds pass by.
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Say hello to Conservation Colorado. Here's the announcement from Pete Maysmith:
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Surface Pro is finally available. Surface RT and Windows 8-based Ultrabooks have been around for months, but the former can't run legacy apps and the latter have largely failed to maximize Microsoft's new operating system. Pro, in contrast, is the most thoroughly focused attempt yet to optimize cutting-edge hardware for arguably the most radical Windows refresh ever. The device is intended to set the standard for laptop-tablet hybrids, and to many Microsoft devotees, it has been the option worth waiting for.
Does Surface Pro live up to the hype? It depends. So far, the consensus is that your mileage will vary depending on your priorities; though both a laptop and a tablet, the Surface Pro is also an exercise in calculated compromise.
The same was true for the iPad, of course, and if the Pro's combination of tablet mobility and laptop power is liberating enough, users could grow to forgive its mediocre battery life and limited storage space. Surface GM Panos Panay explained during an "Ask Me Anything" session on Reddit that though engineering considerations necessitated many compromises, the device can surmount most challenges via accessories.
[ Are PC sales up or down? Learn why that's not such an easy question to answer; see PC Shipment Numbers: A Tale Of Two Spins. ]
Is the tablet's user experience compelling enough to justify jumping through these extra hoops? Here are seven questions to help you decide if Surface Pro is the Windows tablet you've been waiting for.
1. What Are Your Storage Needs?
Surface Pro's storage capacity came under fire when it was revealed that Windows 8 eats up around 45 GB of the device's SSD. Given that Pro comes in only 64-GB and 128-GB varieties, this could be a problem for laptop users accustomed to filling up bigger drives.
That said, the 128-GB MacBook Air isn't much better, offering only 92 GB of useable space. Angry mobs haven't formed in Cupertino, Calif., so though the Surface Pro's capacity might look meager on paper, the MacBook Air's success suggests it might not matter in practice. Plus, Surface Pro users can free up additional space by copying the recovery partition to a USB drive and then deleting it from the SSD.
Speaking of USB, the Surface Pro offers two USB 3.0 ports, one on the device itself and one on the power cord. It also has a microSDXC card slot. If it sounds like a hassle to use these avenues to boost storage capacity, Surface Pro might not be the tablet for you. If they sound like a minor trifle compared to the device's benefits, you probably won't have a problem.
There's also the cloud to consider. If you're already a SkyDrive user or plan to use it heavily after upgrading to Office 365, you'll probably be able to manage the Surface Pro's resources.
2. Do You Need All-Day Battery Life?
Reviews suggest Surface Pro's battery life normally tops out around 4.5 hours -- not bad for a laptop, but not great if you're used to tablets that run all day. The device can be plugged in, of course, and it's novel and useful that the cord includes a USB jack. Still, many users will resent having to seek out a power outlet at least once per day.
If you like the Surface Pro but are worried about battery life, the concern might be fleeting: Panay slyly hinted during his Reddit chat that an external power option is forthcoming.
3. Are You Aware Of Hidden Costs?
Surface Pro distinguishes itself from the iPad, Android devices and even Surface RT by offering a true laptop experience: legacy application support, an i5 Intel processer, etc. To get that experience, though, a Type Cover keyboard is non-negotiable. Plan to add $130 to the cost of the tablet, which is $900 for the 64-GB version and $1,000 for the 128-GB option. Microsoft's thinner Touch Cover is an option as well, though it's less suited to heavy typing.
For many, Microsoft Office will be another expense; while Surface RT included a somewhat diluted version of Office pre-installed, Surface Pro makes users buy the software.


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Forestry plan for Peru, Dorset advances
Melissa Reichert, forest planner for the Green Mountain and Finger Lakes National Forest, said the plan contains a number of elements which will be acted upon as funding for them becomes available. Known as the "Dorset Peru Integrated Resource Project" the plan for that area, which also contains parts of Manchester and Winhall, is above and beyond the Forest Service's typical maintenance schedule. Along with the project the Forest Service has released a "Final Environmental Assessment" detailing the plan's impacts.
"It doesn't drastically change anything, it improves it," said Reichert.
The project area is 2,047 acres. Reichert said the management of vegetation is the goal in some places which involves logging contracts and controlled burns in some small areas. This will create areas of new growth which in turn leads to more diverse wildlife habitat, Reichert said. The Forest Service also plans to encourage the growth of more oak trees, which Reichert said the forest there could use more of as it is now primarily beech and maple. Besides this method of controlling vegetation, the areas around apple trees may also be pruned to improve it for those seeking wild turkey or ruffed grouse. Reichert said some of these growth management areas are intended to be managed in stages over time.
Hiking trails are also slated for improvement, she said, especially in the area of Dorset Mountain which contains a network of popular trails that are in rough shape. Reichert said many hikers begin their journey on national forest land there and continue on to other peaks not federally owned. Many trails will be improved and a few will be discontinued.
The area is also known for the numerous stone mill foundations and kilns. Reichert said some of these will be shored up to prevent them from falling in. The watershed is also slated for improvement namely by putting wood debris in the river that provides shelter and food for trout and other fish. Reichert said each type of project gets funding on an annual basis separately and the improvements will happen as money and time allow. She said unless something drastically alters the environment in that area the plan is not likely to change.
"The Dorset Peru project will help to achieve the conditions desired for this area of the national forest as defined in our Forest Plan," said Bill Jackson, district ranger for the Manchester Ranger District in a release. "Our next step is to start putting together a plan for implementing timber sales, stewardship contracts and restoration activities for this project.
According to Ethan Ready, public affairs officer for the Green Mountain and Finger Lakes National Forest, the next Integrated Resource Project will look at the area between Route 9 and the Vermont/Massachusetts border.
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HAMPTON, Va. - The big men held the keys to the Boo Williams Invitational, turned the engine on and put the pedal to the metal on Saturday. Guys like Ed Davis, JaMychal Green, Greg Monroe, Samardo Samuels and Kyle Hardrick had it rolling on day two of action.
Elite big men step it up
Kevin Durant started his upswing two years ago at the Boo Williams Invitational with his mind-boggling play. On Saturday, Ed Davis took it to another level on a big time stage like Durant did. Easy Ed definitely made it look easy in a pairing against a big, strong and deep frontline from the Alabama Challenge.
Davis was flawless in the first half, connecting on his first six shot attempts and made tough shots look easy and made easy shots with his eyes closed. Things were definitely clicking with the five-star big man.
He scored on whatever he wanted inside the paint and took advantage of his dominant left hand, his primary hand, and scored on defenders time and time again. Davis scored on a pretty little finger roll, an up and under move and used the rim as a helpmate to score and never strayed too far from the paint. He got it done against the likes of JaMychal Green, no slouch himself. Davis finished with 16 points and missed only three shots while grabbing seven tough rebounds.
Davis has played the part of a top-notch prospect all weekend long. The Richmond native performed at a different level than most players in the event and had a confidence to him that he didn't play with last year. The light has certainly come on now that he is the go-to guy of a loaded Boo Williams club.
On the recruiting front, Davis said Virginia and Connecticut are sitting pretty while a host of others continue to hit him hard.
Green had a mission at the Boo Williams Invitational. There were challenges awaiting him on Saturday and the 6-foot-9 Alabama native stepped up to the plate on every occasion.
Paired with guys like Ed Davis, Ty Walker, Reggie Johnson, Daniel Orton and Kyle Hardrick, Green stepped up to the challenge of playing against the revolving door of big uglies.
Green struggled on the offensive end against Boo Williams. Walker's 7-foot length gave him trouble as a scorer but he made it a point to crash the boards harder than anyone on the floor. He collected a dozen rebounds by our count in the one-point loss to the host team. Against Athletes First, Green was a scorer, shot-blocker and rebounder and played as physical as anyone in the tournament from start to finish.
Green is as good of a kid as you'll find off the court. He is studious in the classroom and personable as you'd expect from a Southern kid. Don't let the nice guy fool you. Green showed a nastiness to his game that may go unnoticed and really brought a toughness against some mean dudes in the process.
It was a separation weekend for Green who certainly cemented himself as one of the best rough and tough big men in the country here in Hampton. The state schools – Alabama and Auburn – have put in the work with him while Georgia Tech, Florida, Virginia and others are very much in the picture.
Samardo Samuels could only go for one half against Team Melo because of leg cramps. One half seemed to be enough to put in an honest day's work. The big fella was unstoppable in the paint. He scored the first 11 of 17 points for the Metro Hawks and finished with 22 points and eight rebounds and shot seven of nine from the floor. That kind of game has been typical of the top 10 player all weekend. He couldn't go in the playoff round against The Family and his absence may have cost the Metro Hawks the tourney title.
Samuels said North Carolina, Georgetown and Florida remain high on his list. He is off to his native Jamaica on Monday for a week of relaxation and hopefully some healing of his leg.
When Greg Monroe brings his game inside the paint and focuses on scoring in the post, he is absolutely unstoppable. That was the case against Team Florida at 8 a.m. and in the coldest gym in America with a half an inch of snow on the ground outside. The Louisiana native shook off the cold air and put in a memorable 22-point effort.
Monroe was difficult to defend because of his ability to play away from the basket. He set the bait on the perimeter and Team Florida bit at it and then the 6-foot-9 forward put the ball on the hardwood and made them pay with drive after drive to the cup. His play here in Hampton has been nothing short of great and has his team ready for a huge 9:30 Sunday morning game against Boo Williams.
The Spotlight
Luke Loucks plays quarterback at Clearwater (Fla.) and set a number of school records with his crafty passing. Loucks could make a splash in the Arena League because he works so well in a quick game and tight spaces. He did a great job of slicing his way through the Louisiana Select defense with tight ball-handling, quick burst of speed and crafty moves to split double teams.
As a passer, Loucks found his teammates with great zips and soft bounce passes for quick buckets. As a shooter, he pulled up from three and connected a couple of times for trifectas. He finished with 13 points, all in the second half. He single handedly brought Team Florida back from a big deficit.
On the recruiting front, Loucks will visit Georgia Tech on Monday unofficially. He will also trip to Central Florida in a week. Once strongly considering West Virginia, Loucks said he is now looking at Michigan since John Beilein left for the Big Ten school. Minnesota has recently inquired, too. Florida State, St. Joseph's and Ole Miss are also still very much in the picture.
Matt Gatens will be a player for Iowa. He might be a better player under the new coaching staff than the old one, too, because he fits the new style of play a little better. Gatens is a fun basketball player to watch because he gets the game and plays with a toughness and competitive fire. The 6-foot-5 guard has quietly been one of the top overall performers at the event and earning a lot of respect along the way.
On Saturday night, a team that watched Gatens play saw his picture on the lobby computer and rattled off a handful of compliments for the Iowa native. When the kids are offering up compliments, you know he's struck a cord. Gatens put in the work in Hampton and has a very good team to work with this spring and summer. Don't be surprised to see similar reports about him this year. He has a chance to he really good.
The Mean Streets are flat out getting it done here in Hampton. The Chicago based club is knocking out the big timers with some big punches. Each game it is a different player stepping up in the spotlight.
Against Howard Pulley, it was guard Kevin Dillard. The 5-foot-10 guard was clutch and fearless. He has been consistently strong each game out and has an undefeated record going into the semi-finals. Dillard is a very capable and confident scorer that can put points up in a hurry. His speed, quick trigger and team high 16 points opened up a back-and-forth game late in the second half to help land the hard fought 57-48 win.
Dillard said Wisconsin, Illinois, Xavier, Western Michigan and Iowa all stopped by his high school this season but paid little attention to who is in or who is out. At the end of the day, he's one heck of a mid-major guard that will be battle tested for college.
Dillard didn't do it alone. After a so-so showing on the first day, big man Josh Crittle picked it up on day two. Crittle, a 6-foot-8 mammoth of a forward, turned up his energy level and made it a point to hurry up the floor on both ends and he was rewarded. Defensively, Crittle crashed the boards and wasn't being pushed around. Offensively, he did the dirty work and scored buckets inside. Word is, he was even better in a big playoff win over King of the Court to advance to the semi-finals.
Crittle said he is hearing from Iowa State, Virginia, Valparaiso, DePaul, Oregon and Tennessee at the moment.
Mean Streets guard Matthew Humphrey did what he does best in the middle of the day. He knocked down five plus three-pointers and played a more well-rounded game against Howard Pulley. The 6-foot-5 lefty guard has been a key part of Mean Streets run, looking comfortable in a lead by example role. Humphrey said he is hearing from Oregon, Connecticut, Illinois, Wisconsin, Kansas State, Notre Dame and others these days.
Smooth. That has always been the tag to describe Sylven Landesberg and he looked like that on Saturday. The New Yorker didn't miss a shot in the first half against Team Melo, scoring all 13 of his points in the first 16 minutes. He went cold in the second half, missing all four free throw attempts and two shots from the floor. Nevertheless, he knows how to put the ball in the bucket and lived up to hi billing as the top prospect in NYC this year. Landesberg said he is hearing from Kentucky, Texas, Florida, Virginia, Georgia Tech and St. John's these days.
When Samuels went down with injury and when Landesberg couldn't get it to go, sophomore guard Dexter Strickland picked up the slack. Few guards do what he can do. When it is time to score, he scores. When it is time to hand out the assists, he drops the dimes. When it is time to rebound, he hits the boards. When it is time to jump out the gym, he is ripping down the rim.
Strickland has a mature feel for the game and a confidence that the young guys lack at this level. Think Derrick Rose. Strickland has a chance to be that kind of special. He isn't one to crave the spotlight, ala Rose, but the spotlight will chase him. Strickland has certainly not changed his status one of the truly elite in the class of 2009. It was a great weekend for the St. Anthony's guard.
Baltimore guard Sean Mosley doesn't have Donte Green or Malcolm Delaney anymore to lean on with Team Melo. This is Mosley's team this year and he seems ready for the challenge of keeping the bar high. The 6-foot-4 guard showed his young teammates what it is like to play at the level he was playing at on Saturday. Down by as many as 17 to the Metro Hawks, Mosley went on a tear in the second half, scoring 12 points in a five minute stretch. He finished with 18 very good points and hit in the midrange, from deep and at the basket. Maryland, Florida State, Clemson, Syracuse, Virginia and Virginia Tech are all on his short list, he said.
After a so-so first game, Tyreke Evans looked like the player he is known to be. The five-star Philly native struggled with bad shots against the New York Gauchos and saw his Team Final against the ropes against the Big Apple power. But as often as he does, Evans came out of the corner and jabbed away.
He finished the come-from-behind victory with 24 points on nine of 17 shooting, grabbed six rebounds, five steals, four assists and blocked three shots.
The kids are alright
The three-headed monster of Xavier Henry, Kyle Hardrick and Daniel Orton just keep getting better and better for Athletes First. The class of 2009 trio had it rolling on Saturday.
Henry, a 6-foot-6 shooting guard, is one of the finest scorers in the field and just makes it look easy. His jumper is textbook and his game just oozes confidence. He has all the makings of becoming an elite level scorer at the college level. His perimeter game is deadly, he knows how to post up guards and play the midrange game. Henry just has fun playing the game.
His recruitment is down to three – Kansas, Memphis and North Carolina. All three jumped in early for good reason. He might be the best pure scorer in his class at the two spot.
Hardrick, an early Oklahoma commitment, was outstanding on Saturday. Against Martin Brothers, he missed just one shot and was six for seven from the floor and finished with 14 points and 14 rebounds. Against the Alabama Challenge, he finished with 18 points and did a fine job on the glass, playing the most physical of any player we saw on Saturday and passed the ball very well from the post. Already a five-star player, Hardrick is making the move upwards with his game. It will be fun to watch him evolve his game even more this year. He has the makings of being a very special player for the Sooners.
Orton, an inch taller than Hardrick, is one big kid for a 15-year-old. He isn't as far along as his talented teammate but he isn't too far off. Playing with another top shelf post player like Hardrick is only helping the five-star big man with confidence, understanding of his position and feel for the game. Orton isn't afraid to throw his body around either.
Boo Williams has coached a number of big-time players over the years so when he says something like: "Kendall Marshall will be the best point guard in the country in two years," you tend to perk up. The long time grassroots coach said that of the Bishop O'Connell (D.C.) High School freshman and he might be right. Marshall, a 6-foot-2 rookie, started for Williams and ran the show with great confidence.
Marshall didn't take a lot of shots. He doesn't need to really when he has options like Davis, Ty Walker and the rest of the loaded Boo Williams roster. But when Marshall did shoot, he converted his buckets. The freshman rarely, if ever, took bad shots. He shot only when he was open. Marshall went four for six to the tune of 10 points against the Alabama Challenge and handed out a half dozen assists. It is early in the recruiting process and expect the big dogs to get in early with Marshall. The bar has certainly been set high for him.
A good majority of the top 2009 players are playing in the younger divisions but there are a couple that snuck up on Saturday. Two youngsters play for the Howard Pulley Panthers and these sophomores are going to be pretty darn good at the end of the day.
Royce White, a 6-foot-7 forward from De Lasalle High School, and Rodney Williams, a 6-foot-6 wing from Cooper High School in Plymouth, Minn., both showed flashes of big time potential.
White, a 15-year-old, is a good looking combo forward that can pick and pop for a face up jumper but he can also get out and run the floor and play at the rim. He is a physical player with a good frame and already receiving initial interest from a host of Big Ten schools.
Williams is the more athletic of the two. In fact, he was one of the better athletes that hit the floor at Hampton University's Convocation Center on Saturday. He can really get out and go and showed off a nice shot from the wing.
Both players will be names to follow over the next couple of years. They should play themselves right into high-major offers if they can play at the level they did on Saturday against the Mean Streets club.
Surprise, surprise
It is a given that every year at the Boo Williams Invitational, a player will step up and put his name onto the high-major radar. And in a year where things appear to be wide open in the race for high-major scholarships, this year's event should certainly produce a good amount of names to remember for the spring.
Team STAT from Florida rode the solid play of Mike Davis in key situations. The 6-foot-8 forward got it done around the basket with big time athleticism. Davis, an upcoming 2007 graduate from T.C. Williams High School in Virginia, is likely headed to South Kent (Conn.) School next year.
Williams is a hot target right now though. Auburn offered a scholarship for this season, he said, but Davis said he wanted to wait a year and re-explore his options. Davis said he is high on Maryland while Wake Forest, Illinois and Texas have all shown various amounts of interest of late. The three-star forward said Syracuse and Connecticut are two schools he would like to hear from this season.
Talk about making a great first impression. Alabama Challenge big man Corey Smith, a burly 6-foot-8, 240-pound power forward put his stamp on the event with great play on the blocks. He is small town country strong and home-grown big to boot. Smith is pretty nimble for his size, hit shots 15 feet and in and has big, strong hands that clamp down on rebounds when they come his way. His coaches say he is laying low under the radar at his Pleasant Grove High School in Birmingham. Not for long. He really opened his recruitment up to high-majors here in Virginia. Smith has already made a blip on the University of Alabama radar screen and should be on even more after this weekend.
Get ready to read the name Flenard Whitfield. The bouncy 6-foot-7 forward from The Family and Martin Luther King High School in Detroit was one of the nice surprises of the day. He had a big game against YOMCA and came back with a couple of mind-boggling plays against the Metro Hawks in the night cap. Whitfield is a player making the shift from mid-major target to high-major must-see. To date, Tennessee, Central Michigan, Kent State and Oakland are on the radar for him.
Boo Williams forward Reggie Johnson is this year's version of Big Baby. The 6-foot-7, 285-pound power forward has the obvious size comparison and a personality that could charm the hardest of souls. That is how he plays too. Don't sleep on his quickness or his easy to assume so-so lift off the floor. The big man can get up quick and has a set of paws that are soft and strong. The class of 2008 prospect is a mid-major must get right now with Virginia Commonwealth, East Carolina, UNC Wilmington and Fairfield hitting him hard while Virginia, Florida, Clemson and Virginia Tech all recently making inquires.
"I'm interested in…"
One time Kentucky commitment Draymond Green said he is wide open and looking at his options again. He plays high school ball under a former Tubby Smith player in Lou Dawkins. Smith coached Green at Tulsa.
Lance Goulborne, a 6-foot-7 forward with Team Final, is an interesting prospect. He brings a bounce to the floor and versatility to the four spot. The Hun School prospect said Vanderbilt, Rutgers, Seton Hall, St. Joseph's, LaSalle, Northwestern and from the former staff at West Virginia have all been in touch. Goulborne said all of the schools have offered him a scholarship. Vanderbilt is sitting pretty at the moment with the Brooklyn native.
Philly area sophomore Dalton Pepper is probably a year away from making a splash at the 17 and under level. However, he is on the radar for Villanova, Virginia, Pittsburgh and Florida early on.
Iowa big man L.A. Pomlee is coming off a year off from the game because of blood clot in his leg. He looked surprisingly fresh for a guy that has been out of the game for while. His recruitment, however, needs some freshening up he said. Bradley and Wisconsin stuck with him this season while he was out. Will new Iowa coach Todd Lickliter make him a priority in state?
Tyler Storm of the Martin Brothers is holding an offer from DePaul and the 6-foot-7 wing said he is hearing from Northern Iowa, Bradley, Illinois State, Creighton, Nevada and a good majority of the Missouri Valley Conference.
Notes from the notepad
Coming into the spring period, North Carolina forward Kenny Gabriel is a hot name amongst the mid-majors in the Southeast. However, the 6-foot-7 forward is hoping to use the grassroots schedule to springboard his recruitment to land high-major offers. He is looking like a good inside-out guy that showed off a perimeter touch but then crashed the boards and blocked shots. His offers include East Carolina, UNC-Wilmington and High Point. Clemson, Wake Forest, Miami and Virginia Tech are showing interest. It will be interesting to watch his growth this spring. Odds are, he'll earn the ACC offer he is hoping for.
Wisconsin knows how to find quality big men and build them into effective college players. The Badgers have done it again in 2008 with big man Jared Berggren. The 6-foot-10 center is a good pick up for Bo Ryan and his staff. Berggren is a strong post player that isn't afraid of a couple elbows to the chest. He isn't afraid to hand them out either. He's a tough cookie and paired with Howard Pulley teammate Jordan Taylor, another Wisconsin pledge for the 2008 class, the duo is a nice 1-2 punch already on board for the Badgers.
Future Marquette guard Nick Williams was Mr. Jumpshot for the Alabama Challenge on Saturday. He seemed to always come up big with the buckets when he team needed a score and despite a pair of one shot losses to two good teams (Boo Williams and Athletes First), Williams dialed it up for 20 plus in both games. At times, he takes some questionable shots but he had it rolling with good looking scores in the Challenge's two challenging losses.
There is no question that Andrew Steele will be playing at the high-major level once he finishes his two-sport career at John Carroll High School in Birmingham. The quarterback/combo guard played the slasher role perfectly for the Challenge, showing a great ability to get to the rack and score. He's much more of a scorer than older brother Ron. In the final game for the Challenge, the younger Steele looked a lot like Ron with some crisp passes. Overall, it was a strong weekend for the four-star guard. Alabama will be tough to beat for him but Kansas, Tennessee and Georgia Tech are in the picture, too.
On tap
The semi-finals tip off tomorrow morning and four teams remain in the race for the championship in the Gold Division. Mean Streets out of Chicago will play The Family out of Detroit on one side of the bracket. On the other is Boo Williams against Louisiana Select. The winners of each game will play each other at 12:30 p.m. EST for the title.
Other teams still playing include: Georgia Stars vs. Team Melo, Athletes First vs. Georgia Blazers, Howard Pulley vs. Albany City Rocks and California Hoops vs. Team STAT.


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Phillies Phestival 2010
The Phillies held their annual ALS Charity Phestival today which was attended by a huge sold-out crowd.
All of the players, coaches and broadcasters were there to sign autographs, mingle with fans and a few took photos with fans as well. The Cole Hamels and Roy Halladay photo booths were very popular. Halladay was especially friendly, signing extra autographs for fans even though the photo came with his signature.
The staff did a great job handling the large crowd and things ran smoothly. It took less than 1/2 an hour for me to get through the Chase Utley line, which was a small miracle. Here is Utley plus Raul Ibanez, Chad Durbin, Jose Contreras, Ross Gload, and the 2009 NL Champs and 2008 World Series Trophy's:
The players were in good spirits and with a little help, I walked out with 21 autographs, plus some nice goodies in the grab bags I bought. In the bags, I wound up with an Ibanez signed hat, a Brad Lidge signed ball, some bobbleheads and a ball signed by the entire broadcasting team. Not too shabby.
I also met some very interesting people, like Bryan, who is a Cole Hamels look-alike. He did eventually get a photo with Cole and hopefully, he will be emailing me a copy so I can share it with everyone. This photo here does not do justice to the resemblence, which is amazing. Every person who walked by him said, "Is that Cole Hamels?" Bryan may be changing his name to "Cole" soon ;0)
Another thing I thought was very nice was seeing ALL of the players there to support the charity, even those on the DL. Players not on the active roster can technically bail out on the event, as some have in years past. But Jimmy Rollins, Brad Lidge, JA Happ and Ryan Madson were all there. Kudos to these guys for their dedication!
By the way, back-up catcher Brian Schneider was also there as he has been taken off the DL and Paul Hoover was designated for assignment.
Here is the full Photo Album from the day. By the way, congratulations to the Philadelphia Flyers! They are on their way to the Stanley Cup finals! Go Philly!
Photos by Jenn Zambri Photography
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Animal Species:Turban Snail
Called a Turban Snail because of the pattern and shape of its shell, this medium- to large-sized snail feeds on algae on rock platforms.
Standard Common Name
Turban Snail
Size range
5 cm
Turban Snails are found in New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, Western Australia and Tasmania
Turban snails live on intertidal rock platforms to a depth of 10 metres.
Other behaviours and adaptations
If you lift a Turban Snail from its position on the rock, the animal will retreat inside its shell and close the 'door' or operculum. The operculum is a hard protective covering that grows with the snail. When the snail dies, these round white 'shells' with brown whorls on the underside are often found washed up on beaches and used for jewellry.
- Species:
- undulata
- Genus:
- Turbo
- Family:
- Turbinidae
- Class:
- Gastropoda
- Phylum:
- Mollusca
- Kingdom:
- Animalia
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Officials from Pope County's health care providers, emergency medical services, law enforcement services, and other elected officials are preparing to become compliant with the National Incident Management System (NIMS).
The Pope County Local Emergency Planning Committee heard comments Tuesday about the new congressional mandate from Bob Johns, preparedness division training manager with the Arkansas Department of Emergency Management.
"Arkansas passed a law that said every county would have an LEPC with the primary function of planning for hazardous materials incidents," Johns said. "The same players are involved in floods, mass immunizations, tornados. ... So it makes sense to have these people as the resource of the county."
Last Nov. 16, the president signed an executive order adopting NIMS as guidelines for emergency situations. Since then, states, counties and cities all over the United States have been working to incorporate the system into their individual plans. However, the system is not simply a suggestion; there are consequences if any party refuses to become compliant.
"If you want to continue to see federal funds, or preparedness funds, for your HAZMAT teams and for your law enforcement, you're going to have to adopt NIMS," Johns said.
The state will train four county officials who can then return to train any other officials. Several members of the Pope County LEPC have already been trained in the system, but justices of the peace, city council members, fire departments, etc. still must be trained before October of this year. All training is free.
Johns also spoke about other classes that may need to be incorporated into the NIMS course. He said the issue of toxic chemicals and terrorism should also be concerns of the LEPC, and members of the committee should be ready to answer questions on the issues.
"Any citizen can come to the LEPC by law and say, 'I want to know what kinds of chemicals are stored in my county, or in my neighborhood,'" Johns said.
He added that under the Freedom of Information Act, citizens have the right to know where chemicals are stored, how much is there and what plans have been devised for their protection in the event of an emergency. The only information officials can withhold, he said, are trade secrets.
In other business during the LEPC meeting, Pam Sellers of the Pope County Health Department gave a report on the county's mass immunization plan. She said she anticipates the need to revise the plan every year to be sure it is current. She said this year's plan designates the Pope County Fairgrounds as the primary location for immunizations in the event of an emergency, and Arkansas Tech University as the secondary location.
According to www.FEMA.gov, NIMS was developed by the Secretary of Homeland Security at the request of the president.
Operations of the NIMS Integration Center are currently in Phase I, which includes the development of NIMS awareness training, education and publications. The training will give guidance and tools to help state, county, or city participants understand and comply with NIMS.
"The NIMS will enable responders at all levels to work together more effectively to manage domestic incidents no matter what the cause, size or complexity," the site stated.


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END DAYS to Begin Performances at Williamston Theatre, 1/24
Mid-Michigan's award winning professional theatre company, Williamston Theatre, located at 122 S. Putnam Street in downtown Williamston, is collaborating this season with the MSU Department of Theatre on End Days by Deborah Zoe Laufer. Tickets are now on sale for this funny, yet poignant story about the power of family.
End Days begins with five Preview performances starting Thursday, January 24. During the first four Previews audience members will have the opportunity to take part in the process of creating a show by participating in a talkback session with the director following each performance. The Official Opening Night is Friday, February 1 with the show scheduled to run through Sunday, February 24. Performances will run Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings at eight o'clock and Sunday matinees at two o'clock with additional three o'clock matinees on Saturdays starting February 2.
It's 2003, and sixteen-year-old Rachel Stein is having a bad year. Her father hasn't changed out of his pajamas since 9/11. Her mother has begun a close, personal relationship with Jesus. Her new neighbor, a sixteen-year-old Elvis impersonator, has fallen for her hard. And the Apocalypse is coming on Wednesday. Her only hope is that Stephen Hawking will save them all. Hilariously funny and achingly poignant, End Days takes us on a wonderful journey exploring love, loss and the healing power of family. End Days is a co- production with the Jewish Ensemble Theatre in West Bloomfield. Please be aware this show does contain mature language and themes.
The cast of End Days consists of John Manfredi (Oedipus), Emily Sutton-Smith (The Usual, The Smell of the Kill) and MSU students Eric Eilersen (The Dead Guy), Andrew Head and Lydia Hiller. The Director is Williamston Theatre's Artistic Director, Tony Caselli (boom, The Usual). The production team includes Set Design by MSU faculty member Kirk Domer (Dead Man's Shoes, While We Were Bowling), Lighting Design by Ryan Davies (The Usual, Eleemosynary), Costume Design by MSU faculty member Lane Fragomeli, Sound Design by MSU faculty member Jason Painter Price and Prop Design by Alex Gay. The Stage Manager is Stefanie Din.
Tickets are Pay-What-You-Can for Thursday, January 24. Remaining Preview tickets are $15.00! Starting Opening Night, tickets prices are $25.00 for Friday and Saturday evenings, $22.00 for Saturday and Sunday matinees and $20.00 for Thursday evenings. Discounted rates are available for senior citizens (65 and older), students (with a valid student ID) and groups of 10 or more (booked at least 1 week in advance). Tickets can be ordered by calling (517) 655-SHOW (7469) Tuesday - Friday from 12 - 6pm or by visiting our website www.williamstontheatre.org.
The Williamston Theatre and the Michigan State University Department of Theatre have entered into a partnership that will ensure collaborative projects between the two producing units like this production of End Days. The purpose of this alliance is to continue the successful mingling of academic and professional theatre artists.
The Williamston Theatre is a not-for-profit, professional live theatre company, dedicated to producing plays that excite, engage and entertain our audiences. The theatre opened its doors in 2006 and has received a number of local awards including the 2008 Robert Busby Award for extraordinary overall contribution to theatre in the Greater Lansing Area.
Williamston Theatre patrons will find ample parking on the street and in several municipal lots throughout the city. The theatre is located in downtown Williamston (exit 117 off of I-96) just south of Grand River Avenue. Additional information about the company and the 2012-2013 Season is available online at www.williamstontheatre.org or by calling (517) 655-SHOW (7469).


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Legislators, prosecutors, defense attorneys and other criminal justice experts are working out the final details of a bill to be introduced next week that would compensate those in Colorado who spend time in prison for crimes they didn't commit.
The legislation was spurred by the case of Robert Dewey, who was exonerated last year after spending 16 years behind bars for a 1994 rape and murder of a Palisade woman. New DNA testing last year proved he didn't commit that crime.
Dewey was released with only the clothes on his back and some aid from the Innocence Project, a New York-based non-profit legal clinic that has helped hundreds of others accused around the country win exoneration through DNA evidence.
That evidence in Dewey's case resulted in charges being filed against another suspect in the murder of Jacie Taylor, 19. The suspect, Douglas Thames, is currently imprisoned for s 1989 rape and murder in Fort Collins.
Since he was released in May, Dewey, 52, has survived on Social Security payments, food stamps and donations sent by individuals.
"I am trying to hold on until I get some money," said Dewey, who did not receive any job-training skills while in prison because he was serving a life sentence. He is also partially incapacitated by a back injury followed by surgery he had while in prison.
The legislation to compensate Dewey is proving to be very complicated, said Rep. Dan Pabon, D-Denver, who is planning to co-sponsor a bill with Rep. Angela Williams, D-Denver.
"We're not just crafting this for Robert Dewey. This is a much bigger issue," Pabon said. "Where you choose to draw the line on who is innocent differs between prosecution and defense."
Pabon said at this point the legislation won't affect anyone else in Colorado, but the legislation will send a message that "Colorado cares" like the 27 other states that have compensation for the wrongly convicted.
Pabon said the working group on the compensation legislation is still discussing whether exonerations covered by the legislation will include only those found innocent by new DNA evidence. He said it will not include those who weren't convicted due to a technicality.
Pabon said the aim of the legislation is to compensate only those who are "truly innocent."
An innocent individual would have to go through a judicial process to be eligible for the state funds. The group crafting the bill is still defining exactly what benefits the wrongly convicted will receive.
The working group is considering annual payments of around $50,000 for each year an innocent person spent behind bars. The legislation is also expected to include lifelong health insurance and payment for higher education. That could include vocational training as well as college.
Dewey said his wish is to go through training to be a motorcycle mechanic.
Beyond that, he said, "I'd like to move to Arizona or New Mexico and buy a little place, have some chickens and some critters — something to pet."
Dewey also is seeking compensation through a possible civil lawsuit. Attorneys for Dewey have filed a notice of claim that he is owed more than $18 million, alleging law enforcement officials in Mesa County and the Town of Palisade were reckless or negligent in investigating and prosecuting him.
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