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Chuck seriously just said we impressed him...... he's on our bandwagon...FOH CHUCK!!!
Charles Barkley just said he's on the bandwagon for those of you that were wondering. Makes zero difference to me, the guy doesn't even know who half the players in the league are
WOW this team has really impressed me this year.Im now a firm believer in this team and now believes they will make some noise this year.
This ones gonna make it to over 400 posts. I dont think any of the other GT's have hit 200 yet, we're pickin up alotta steam now
Am I dreaming?? If so, DON'T FRIGGIN WAKE ME!!!!!!
The only people in between us and immortality is NBA and its an officials
I watched this game with my girlfriend. She didn't like sports before this game. Now she does. Its hilarious. She was the most anti sport person ever, this was the first game I ever really sat down with her and watched and she went bananas.
I died of laughter though because after it was over we had this conversation
"Oh my god! I wanna watch more games now...Do the Knicks play the Bulls?"
And I looked at her and said.."Yeah, why do you ask?"
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"........He retired over a decade ago"
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An old British IT hack speaks out!
There's nothing intrinsically wrong with a new medium, although new things always have their critics. But rapid, radical change will often shake up the status quo, and not always in a good way. File sharing has scared the living daylights out of the music, film and TV industries, with
draconian knee-jerk consequences
. It's a historical thing – in the early days of UK radio broadcasting, the newspapers stopped the new medium from carrying news until 7pm, fearing it would spoil their market otherwise.
But the Web has a much more profound implication for journalism. In
We the Media
Dan Gillmor
gushes with excitement
about the potential of blogging to democratise news reportage. And it is indeed very exciting. However, giving everyone the chance to become journalists could potentially have a very negative effect on the quality of information available.
Before all you Web-evangelising readers get your hackles up, I should explain a few things. I come from a print journalism background. I've been writing about the IT industry for over a decade, and spent five years editing the UK's number one-selling computing monthly,
PC Pro
. So you're immediately going to look at the sorry state of IT print publications, mostly thanks to the Web, and make the assumption that I'm a bitter old hack itching to have a go at the young lions who have caused monthly IT magazines to halve in circulation, and forced many to close.
But you'd be wrong. I'm not arguing that the Web is ruining the quality of writing or the ability to find a good story. I actually believe there is more chance of a meritocracy on the Web, where good writing and clever scoops can prevail over corporate interest and politics – because readers have more chance of deciding directly which stories make quality journalism.
Although I might bite my own head off if I read another over-excited article about the "wisdom of crowds" (Surely they're teaching James Surowiecki in kindergarten now?), it is pretty common sense that the more people there are trying to do something, the more chance it has of happening. It's just the million monkeys and typewriters cliché all over again.
There's a much more dangerous threat from online journalism, however. As
rather convincingly a few months ago
there are some pretty well established websites out there which will go to much greater lengths to win advertising than print ever would have when I was a magazine editor. Whilst print titles have become increasingly desperate in the last few years as advertising revenue drops through the floor, and their standards might well be slipping too, this still doesn't make it a good thing. In fact, it's a crisis which could destroy the whole idea of truthful product review journalism.
Let's look at all this from the varying perspectives of the major parties concerned, starting with the advertisers. If you're an IT company with X amount of money to spend on promotion, and a website with a few million readers is offering not only to run your banner ads for a given fee, but to publish a certain number of articles as well, that sounds like a great deal. If another website will give you favourable coverage for merely sending a product in and
subtly forgetting to ask for it back
, why bother advertising at all?
This is all brilliant for an advertiser –- you can use your money to influence the market, and get coverage for your products so they sell better than those of companies with less money to spend. The IT company will be happy, and the website will be happy as it wins ad revenue away from other more scrupulous sites -- and print magazines too.
The websites in question don't see this as unethical at all, in large part because their first job in journalism was on their own website. Here is the argument given to explain how they don't quite see the line between editorial and advertising -- and this is quoted virtually word for word from one website editor I've discussed this with in the past:
"You're sent two products, and you only have time to review one. Surely it makes sense to review the one from the advertiser who supports your website financially, rather than the one which doesn't?"
Sounds quite reasonable, right? Well, it makes some commercial sense. But it's already well on the way down a slippery slope away from editorial content you can trust. If you're going to do your readers a proper service, you really should review both products, and not be afraid to publish even if the non-advertiser's product is better. That is your job as a journalist.
Anything else is morally reprehensible on a number of levels. From a journalist's perspective, having to write articles because of the deal a salesperson has made, rather than because the topic is newsworthy and of interest to the audience, is at its very best a reversal of the way things have traditionally been in journalism. The articles are quite likely to be boring for the reader, too.
At its worst, though, this arrangement is a complete enslavement of the truth to the corporate purse and industrial interests. Sure, you can say that you will still print the truth, whether it annoys the advertisers or not. But how is that really going to work if the advertiser was sold editorial coverage as part of their advertising deal? The advertiser is definitely not going to pay their bills if the articles they were promised turn out to be against them. So, in reality, there will be pressure on the journalist to pull their punches, rather than report things as they are and provide the audience with an unbiased article.
From a reader's perspective, the situation is even worse. You won't be able to trust that the products, which you are being told are the best, aren't just those from the company which paid the website for the most coverage. Why should you trust anything these websites say? And, unfortunately, if enough websites have this attitude, how will you know which ones to trust, if any at all? You might become entirely disillusioned with the Web.
This is the crisis journalism currently faces, and it needs to be rooted out. Right now, some advertisers are regularly favouring websites which sell editorial along with advertising. Why wouldn't they? They get more for their money. But in the long run this is selling the product-buying public down the river.
When reading information from the Web, it's very easy to treat it as a level playing field, because you can't always tell if one very well-coded website is actually run by a clever 19-year-old in his bedroom, whilst another more clunky one is the result of a respected publisher which hasn't quite got grips with Web technology yet. And the 19-year-old really could be doing more thorough testing and writing better articles than the lumbering old publishing company.
Nevertheless you, as web readers, need to be aware of what could be going on behind the scenes, and if a website looks fishy, make sure word gets around. Post on forums, blog it, make your own YouTube video. But this linking of editorial and advertising must be nipped in the bud before it's too late. Otherwise, this fantastic democratic Web medium will actually be a puppet of the company with the biggest bucks, and you won't be able to trust anything you read at all.
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It was a shot in the dark rising junior linebacker Kain Daub thought was worth taking.
With Daub having finished taking part in a USA Football camp in Austin, Texas the Nease High standout and his family were on their way home to Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. just outside of Jacksonville when they decided to stop in New Orleans to sample the city and culinary offerings.
"The only reason we stopped was to see Bourbon Street and eat some of that food," Daub said.
After getting their fill of the unique city and its food Daub decided to call the LSU football office in the hopes of setting an impromptu official visit.
Daub's first call went awry while his second to LSU defensive line coach Brick Haley was answered and two hours later an unofficial visit was arranged. That led to an overnight stay and a day later after being on campus the 6-foot-3, 240-pounder became the first commitment for the Tigers in the Class of 2014.
"It wasn't my intent at all," Daub said of his commitment to LSU. "If no one would have answered we would have gone straight to Alabama."
Then credit Haley with kick-starting LSU's early recruiting efforts with a pledge from Daub, whom some observers believe to be one Florida's top prospects and one of the region's top linebacker prospects.
Daub has already collected 13 scholarships, including the big three in home state with Florida, Florida State and Miami, to go along with overtures from Arkansas, Auburn and South Carolina of the Southeastern Conference.
Daub, who chose LSU over Alabama and Florida State, said after an appearance at the prestigious Top Gun Camp in Florida that his recruiting process officially ended in Baton Rouge.
"After the Top Gun camp I'm shutting it down," Daub said. "My recruiting will be over and it's not going to be difficult at all. LSU and Alabama were my two biggest schools. There's really no other school that can offer me something to shake me up to make me change my mind."
Daub, who was homeschooled this past year but plans to attend Nease in the fall, played his sophomore season for the same program that produced former Florida Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow.
Daub recorded 108 tackles, 12 sacks, two fumble recoveries, two fumble recoveries and had an interception. He will play this season for former Florida standout quarterback and former NFL signal-caller Shane Matthews.
It didn't take LSU very long to unfurl the red carpet for Daub, his mother and brother once they arrived Friday in Baton Rouge for a tour of the school's athletic and academic facilities.
"What really wrapped it up was when I got there," Daub said. "This wasn't really planned and it felt like everything was planned two months in advance. I only gave them a two hour notice and they made sure everything good, treated me well when I got there, showed me around and I just loved it. It felt like home. I couldn't wait any longer and had to commit."
Instead of jumping back in I-10 for a return trip home Daub delayed his departure to spend more time around LSU and wound up taking part in the Tigers' 7-on-7 tournament with the state's top team - the Louisiana Bootleggers.
As fate would have it that squad was comprised of several of LSU's 2013 commitments ranging from Loranger's Jeryl Brazil, Barbe's DeSean Smith, Green Oaks' Tre'Davious White, Neville's John Diarse and Jewel Sumner's Jeremy Cutrer.
Not only had Daub become increasingly comfortable with his surroundings he encountered a day's worth of testimonials from some of his new 7-on-7 teammates that went a long way in helping him cement his decision.
"They were telling me this is where I needed to be," Daub said. "They made it feel like home. I talked to them all day about everything to make sure I wasn't the only one seeing the things I was seeing. I wanted to make sure they saw the same things and they were seeing the same things that I liked."
During the day Daub spent valuable time around LSU Head Coach Les Miles, defensive coordinator John Chavis, special teams coordinator Thomas McGaughey and defensive backs coach Corey Raymond, who recruits Florida for the LSU staff. Strength and conditioning coach Tommy Moffitt was also a wealth of knowledge in the areas of weight lifting and speed training.
"I liked the fact that they could be serious and then again they can joke around," Daub said of the staff.
Chavis took about 30 minutes to explain LSU's 4-3 scheme and told Daub, who has run a sub-4.7 in the 40, that he could play any one of the three linebacker positions and not to worry about having to move to the interior because of his size.
"He said I could play Sam, Mike or Will and I liked that," Daub said. "He said the only way I'd play on the line is if the linemen that were there when I get there weren't doing what they were supposed to do."
Moreover, Daub said he enjoyed his first time being around Miles and later caught him off guard with news with his decision to attend LSU.
Miles was handing out awards following the 7-on-7 competition which the Bootleggers won with a victory over Karr. When Miles got to Daub and handed him his championship t-shirt, he asked for some feedback on his visit.
"He asked me how I liked it and I said, 'coach you didn't hear, I'm the newest Tiger'," Daub said. "When I told the coaches I committed they said I'd made their day.
"They were happy for me to be part of their family," Daub said. "Coach Miles is a real nice guy and real funny. We had a lot of things in common. I could see him being my coach for the next four years."


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So today, even though I'd like to unravel the mysteries behind Taylor Swift's curious public apology to Taylor Lautner (in her new & hugely popular album she allegedly references their 'breakup') there's not enough time do any justice to that baffling state of affairs. Rather, I'd like to focus on a new TV show…and talk about one-hit wonders. With all the bad news about network programs being canceled, I've noted something interesting or at least eye-catching that you might want to check out. On a cable TV channel called the DIY Network. Until now I've never watched the DIY Network, and though I see it has many devoted fans, I can't imagine I'd be one, until now. In all honesty this is a channel for inspired, interesting, creative people who want to build a mahogany birdhouse or clean valuable Italian ceramic tile in a jiffy. And truly, bless those good-natured, patient DIY TV hosts (and they are, I tuned in and watched them) who will show me how to apply caulk. I am only going to disappoint them. Til now. Here's the headline these DIY people got me with:
The Vanilla Ice Project: Premieres Thursday, October 14 at 9/8c on D I Y
Sheer curiosity is propelling me to catch this Vanilla Ice broadcast. Because Lord knows we have seen any number of stars' careers go down in flames. And some of them are genuine jerks who do really awful things like hit people or draw weapons, and I believe that those people should fade into a very unpopular oblivion, condemned to a celebrity's worst nightmare (i.e., no attention and no cell phone reception). But I know there are other stars in a slightly lesser camp. Stars who did things that were really stupid and/or embarrassing and they're the kind of people who you remember for being interesting for about three minutes and then they got into all sorts of trouble and then you forgot about them altogether. I'm pretty sure Vanilla Ice was one of those guys. All I remember about him was that he appeared out of nowhere, then he wasn't where he said he was from, that he was a big mouth but that his song was really catchy. Until every radio station realized that too. So here's to one-hit wonders. I actually had to look up what Vanilla Ice had done anyway, subsequent to the shame of fibbed origins. Why was he the butt of so many jokes? So I checked. Turns out, the guy really is a blustery type whose posturing and bad behavior got him into a fair amount of real trouble, particularly since much of his most famous song "Ice Ice Baby" was not originally credited to Queen and David Bowie. Which I hadn't realized. I had thought he was on the up-and-up about where his tune came from (well, maybe not his tune but the part that we all know and what I think made it so incredibly catchy). But apparently not. There are conflicting stories about settlement and none of it looks too good on paper but again, curiosity has reared its ugly head. Evidently this guy's had a post-Surreal Life awakening and turned over some kind of new leaf and has now decided to remodel and sell homes. Apparently he's good at it too. So much so, that we'll perhaps tune in. According to the listing Rob Van Winkle (his real name) promises the following on his on his new DIY show:
"We put an infinity pool in the yard with these fire pods that throw up like 8 feet of fire and change color. We put a theater in what used to be an attic… And then we have mood lighting. If you walk in and you're in a bad mood, the lights go red. And they're fiber optics, with shooting stars all over the ceiling".
Are you intrigued? I'm still not sure. But it certainly piqued my curiosity. And it might just be better than S$%^& My Dad Says. Now, let's go to our poll. VH-1 had a show devoted exclusively to one-hit wonders, and of course the entire list is subject to a great deal of argument and commentary. That said, let's take a look at a basic sampling of four of their top ten. Voice your choice in today's featured poll and tell us which of these one-hit wonder songs is your favorite (and add any others you wish) :
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Chris Beard set a new Cheyney University record running the 5 mile course at the Belmont Classic in Philadelphia in 34:04.72. The freshman placed 24th to lead the Wolves to an eighth place finish on the demanding Fairmont Park course.
"To me setting a school record means you really worked hard and just pushed a little harder," stated Beard. " I am very excited because I think of myself as a sprinter not a cross country runner. I've run the Belmont Plateau since High School. It felt good to come home and break the record. I want to thank my coaches, James Williams and Brianne Liebold. Without them I wouldn't have had what I needed to go full force. I love to run and I love Cheyney. I expect this to be the first of many records that I break."


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Bertha Pappenheim, 'Anna O' (1859-1936)
Bertha Pappenheim of Vienna is the patient whose case history launched psychoanalysis. She was treated under the pseudonym 'Anna O'. Pappenheim developed bewildering nervous symptoms shortly after turning 20. These included sporadic hearing loss, muscular spasms, paralysis and periods when she could not understand her native German but could still communicate in English and French. Pappenheim was diagnosed with hysteria. Her private physician, Dr. Josef Breuer was a mentor of Viennese neurologist Sigmund Freud. Freud's mentor found several of Pappenheim's symptoms disappeared when she reconstructed, under hypnosis, the detailed memory of a painful emotional experience linked to those symptoms. Pappenheim christened this therapy the 'talking cure'.
In 1895, after persuasion from Freud, they both published Anna O's case as evidence that hysteria was rooted in painful buried memories. This theory challenged neurologist Charcot, who had argued hysteria came from degenerate biology. However, Breuer and Freud soon parted ways based on their increasingly different ideas. Freud thought his mentor ignored the erotic tension inherent in such an intimate relationship between a respected doctor and an attractive, intelligent young female patient. He privately hinted his mentor's 'cure' had not been entirely successful.
Both Freud and Breuer protected Pappenheim's identity by never making public what he knew about her later history. Historians decades later established Pappenheim's illness was only temporarily cured by the 'talking cure'. She battled hysteria for almost a decade, spent several years in an asylum, and only recovered years later after relocating from Vienna to Germany. She then crusaded for women's education and rights in the German Jewish community. Her role as Anna O only became public years after her death.
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H F Ellenberger, ''The story of 'Anna O.': A critical review with new data', Journal of the History of the Behavioral Sciences, 8/3 (1972), pp 267-79
D Edinger, Bertha Pappenheim: Freud's Anna O (Highland Park, Ill.: Congregation Solel, 1968)
AHirschmüller, Physiologie und Psychoanalyse in Leben und Werk Josef Breuers (Bern and Tübingen: Hans Huber, 1978)
E M Jensen, Streifzüge durch das Leben von Anna O./Bertha Pappenheim: Ein Fall für die Psychiatrie—Ein Leben für die Philanthropie (Frankfurt am Main: ZTV, 1984)


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NCSE's annual report for 2016 is now available (PDF) on NCSE's website.
Indiana's Senate Resolution 17, which targets the teaching of evolution in Indiana's public schools, was passed on a 40-9 vote by the Senate on February 27, 2017.
Idaho's Senate Education Committee voted, on party lines, to delete five standards — those discussing climate change and human impact on the environment — from a proposed new set of state science standards for Idaho on February 27, 2017, according to Idaho Ed News (February 27, 2017).
Alabama's House Joint Resolution 78 (PDF), introduced and referred to the House Rules Committee on February 23, 2017, would, if adopted, ostensibly urge state and local education authorities to promote the academic freedom of science teachers in the state's public schools. "Biological evolution, the chemical origins of life, global warming, and human cloning" are specifically identified as controversial.
Oklahoma's Senate Bill 393 (PDF), which would empower science denial in the classroom, was passed on a 13-1 vote by the Senate Education Committee on February 27, 2017.
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I love being able to look at my collection and see what rarity and level and all are my pets
My collection says that I have 6 duplicates, is there a way to see what are these 6 duplicates?
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DENVER — A person with knowledge of the negotiations says San Jose State football coach Mike MacIntyre has accepted the head-coaching job at the University of Colorado.
The person spoke to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity Monday because the school hadn't announced the hiring, which ends a two-week search by Colorado that included a rejection by its first choice, Butch Jones.
MacIntyre will be asked to turn around a program that's had seven straight losing seasons, including a 1-11 record this year that was the worst in the 123-year history of the program.
He's done it before: The Spartans (10-2) are ranked No. 25 in the BCS and are heading to the Dec. 27 Military Bowl in Washington, D.C., two years after a 1-12 showing in his first season.
McIntyre, the son of former Vanderbilt coach George MacIntyre, is 16-21 in his three years as a head coach at San Jose State after serving as Duke's defensive coordinator and working as a secondary coach for the Dallas Cowboys and New York Jets.
The 47-year-old MacIntyre took over a Spartans program still reeling from limited scholarships following academic penalties by the NCAA stemming from problems before previous coach Dick Tomey arrived. After the 1-12 season featuring a heavy schedule of ranked teams, the Spartans went 5-7 in MacIntyre's second season.
MacIntyre will be succeeding Jon Embree at Colorado.
Last week, Jones rejected a five-year, $13.5 million offer that would have made him the highest-paid coach in CU history, and instead took the vacant head coaching job at Tennessee. Jones also had been promised upgrades at Folsom Field and the team's training center.
This marks athletic director Mike Bohn's third head coaching hire since he fired Gary Barnett in 2005. Embree had three years remaining on a five-year contract when he was fired after going 4-21.
The Buffaloes job isn't a glamorous one, with sub-par football facilities and a fan base and booster pool disenchanted by seven straight losing seasons — and now, as Embree's quick hook attests, an administration that wants immediate upgrades on the scoreboard and in the Pac-12 standings.
The new coach faces a truncated recruiting season and must try to keep defections to a minimum from a roster that's loaded with freshmen.


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It's a Windows laptop. From what I can tell, the Apple Bonjour for Windows program lets the Windows laptop resolve *.local but doesn't automatically advertise anything, and I don't regularly have any Bonjour services running.
So unless I want to download the Windows Bonjour SDK and write a taskbar program to just advertise "_workstation" for identity, nmap seems like an easier approach.
Thanks for the suggestion, though. I wish Bonjour on Windows was more usable -- it would have been easier.
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A Conversation with Joe Garcia – Current President of LA Division of the League of California Cities and Recently Reelected to Monrovia City Council, an important leader for the San Gabriel region and its businesses
Joe Garcia currently serving as the president of the Los Angeles Region of the League of California Cities, the association of municipalities from across the state that works to protect the interests of local government officials in California. He was also just reelected to his fourth term on the Monrovia City Council in that City's April 14th election.
During his tenure in the City, Garcia has established a reputation as being a friend of businesses and he has worked hard to assure that Monrovia is attractive to high tech businesses so that they will both locate and stay in the city; "It is important to our redevelopment and economic developments efforts that businesses see Monrovia as a business-friendly community," says Council Member Garcia.
What is the League's role in encouraging federal economic recovery Act emphasis in our region?
The $787 billion appropriated in ARRA includes nearly $355 billion for upgrades to transportation, infrastructure, construction, health care programs, education and housing assistance, and energy efficiency projects; $144 billion in state and local fiscal relief; and $288 billion in personal and business tax credits. As the state and California cities struggle to balance budgets in a weakening economy, economic stimulus efforts at the federal level are increasingly important to cities. California cities have expressed great interest in the AARA and the funding it offers. The League has compiled a "City Funding Book" to assist cities in their pursuit of funding. The book is updated as information becomes available and is intended to guide cities on how to access and apply for federal funds available through the AARA. Applications for some of the funding programs have very tight deadlines, so cities are encouraged to act quickly to register their city to be eligible for the federal dollars.
The League has launched a special website with a report to help monitor progress with new stimulus projects in the region coming from this new set of federal projects. If you would like more information about such projects, look for more information on the League's website: http://www.cacities.org/federalstimulus
Mr. Garcia, as president of the League's LA Region, could you explain your responsibilities in this role and what does the organization does?
The League of California Cities is an association of California city officials who work together to enhance their knowledge and skills, exchange information, and combine resources so that they may influence policy decisions that affect cities.
The League's Los Angeles County Division is made up of 86 cities in the region - the largest Division in the state. Regional Divisions function as the League's on-the-ground grassroots advocacy teams. They are a way for city officials to get involved in grassroots activities that support the quality of life in their community.
What are some of the things the League does to foster economic development improvements in our region?
The League is working hard to make sure that city funds, especially redevelopment funds, are protected from any state raids. Taking money from local government would threaten all types of economic development in the region and increase public safety concerns about security - personal security, job security, financial security. Protecting basic services and creating jobs is essential to the State's Economic recovery.
Redevelopment is the state's ONLY ongoing economic stimulus tool and raids on it threaten public-private partnerships. On average, each dollar of Redevelopment spending generates $7 in total construction activity. Economists contend that these investments act as a multiplier in the economy, by generating $14 for every $1 investment of public funds. Cities are already creating new jobs through redevelopment and infrastructure investment. We can't afford to stifle these investments that are so vital to our economic recovery. Blighted, abandoned and economically depressed areas are a breeding ground for criminal activity and as a result demand more public safety needs. Redevelopment revitalizes these areas, creating safer, more livable communities.
Joe Garcia currently serving as the president of the Los Angeles Region of the League of California Cities and Monrovia City Councilmember
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On Flightglobal.com, John Ostrower reports that Gulfstream is currently developing a successor to its G450 and G550 large-cabin business jets, "incorporating concepts and systems designed for its new flagship G650."
Gulfstream would not comment on the project, said to be a "clean sheet" process that basically means the company would be starting fresh with an all-new design.
Flightglobal also reported that Gulfstream is in the process of selecting a next-generation engine, "thought to be either Pratt &Whitney's PW800, General Electric's NG34 or an offering from Rolls Royce."
A replacement for the G450 and G550 would compete with Dassault's Falcon 7X and 900LX, as well as Bombardier's Global Express XRS and 5000, Ostrower said.
Flightglobal.com is the Web site of Flight International, one of the world's leading providers of aerospace news and data.


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The Peruvian Amazon, the fourth largest expanse of tropical rainforest in the world, is home to thousands of indigenous peoples speaking dozens of languages, including some of the last groups living with little or no direct contact with the outside world. Tragically, since 2003 nearly three quarters of the Peruvian Amazon has been leased to the international oil industry for the highest bid.
Indigenous titled territories and reserves including the last refuges for indigenous peoples living in voluntary isolation are now under grave threat – and North American oil companies are leading the charge. For indigenous peoples who depend on fishing, hunting and forest products, this loss of control over ancestral territories threatens to end their traditional ways of life.
Amazon Watch supports indigenous communities across the Peruvian Amazon who are fighting to defend their territory, culture and livelihood against the threats of large scale industrial resource extraction. Our work in Peru is focused on pressuring the Peruvian government and the international extractives industry to respect indigenous rights, redress past harms caused by negligent operations, and halt the expansion of damaging oil operations in the Amazon.
Active Campaigns:
Corporate Accountability in Block 1AB
Thirty-five years of oil production in Block 1-AB in the northern Peruvian Amazon have left the Achuar, Urarina and Quechua indigenous peoples who live in the area suffering oil-related illness, malnutrition, and social disruption. Successive oil companies – first US-based Occidental Petroleum (Oxy) and now Argentina's Pluspetrol – have been pumping oil in the concession known as Block 1-AB since the early 1970's. Until very recently, flagrant pollution has been the norm. Instead of installing basic safeguard technology, the companies chose to pollute the area for decades, lowering their production costs and maximizing return for their shareholders and executives. Local people, however, have paid the price. Today, Oxy's legacy of harm continues to be felt; the area is peppered with legacy toxic waste sites, polluting the rivers and food chain. Amazon Watch is working to support the indigenous peoples of Blocks 1-AB and Block 8 to hold Oxy and Pluspetrol accountable for their past and ongoing toxic harms. Learn more »
Talisman Energy in Achuar Territory
Deep in the heart of Achuar territory along the Pastaza and Morona Rivers of the northern Peruvian Amazon, the Canadian-based company Talisman Energy is exploring for oil. After more than 14 years of fighting planned oil development in their territory – and successfully forcing out other international oil giants such as ARCO and Burlington Resources – the Achuar are resolved to defend their territory against the threats posed by Talisman. Amazon Watch supports the Achuar in the fight to defend their territory, culture and livelihood against the harms of oil development by leveraging international media, grassroots and shareholder pressure to force Talisman to respect the Achuar's decision to live in a territory free of oil development. Learn more »
ConocoPhillips and Repsol in the Amazon
Much of the northern Peruvian Amazon is covered by oil concessions that overlap areas of extreme ecological and cultural sensitivity, including areas occupied by indigenous peoples living in voluntary isolation. Because of the serious risks posed by oil extraction activities in these areas, Amazon Watch is working with local indigenous groups and socially responsible investment groups to pressure the companies operating in these areas to adopt a "No Go Zones" policy in ecologically sensitive areas and areas inhabited by isolated peoples. A principle objective of Amazon Watch's corporate accountability work is to produce industry-wide policy changes that will ensure respect for indigenous rights. Learn more »
Peruvian National Indigenous Movement and Policy
Indigenous peoples have faced numerous challenges in recent years as the Peruvian government continues a policy that marginalizes and discriminates against them while aggressively promoting the extraction of natural resources from indigenous traditional territories in the Amazon. Following the tragic clashes in the city of Bagua in 2009, over new laws unilaterally passed by President Alan Garcia that instituted major changes to land rights and forestry, four discussion roundtables were set up to investigate what happened, analyze the problematic legislation, develop a consultation law and prepare an indigenous development policy. Unfortunately, while some important advances were made, the government reacted by criminalizing indigenous leaders and their supporters and denying responsibility for events in Bagua. In spring 2010, the Peruvian Congress approved a bill mandating consultation by the government with indigenous peoples on any projects proposed for their territories, but President Garcia refused to sign it. The Garcia government has come under increasing fire within the United Nations for failing to consult indigenous peoples and fulfill its obligations under international law. Learn more »


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It only costs £140 in the USA, but will cost £200 in the UK/Europe. Bloody cheek.
Microsoft has taken the wraps off its latest and cheapest Xbox 360 console, dubbed the Arcade. The model replaces the Core edition, and is set to hit UK shops this week. Arcade_Xbox MS' Xbox 360 Arcade: driveless The Arcade has an HDMI port and ships with one wireless controller and a 256MB memory card. It also comes with …
It only costs £140 in the USA, but will cost £200 in the UK/Europe. Bloody cheek.
US price = $280
UK price = £200 ($390)
Errr... yep - sounds fair to me! :-)
$280 or £200?
At least the UK price is marginally better than the $=£ pricing of recent years.
Does anybody know if this new unit contains the 'Falcon' chipset as seen inside the 360 Halo special edition version?
(Falcon is the 65nm CPU and supposedly runs cooler / quieter).
US price excludes tax, the UK price includes it. If you add UK VAT, the prices are:
Of course the best way to work out a price is to simply apply the exchange rate. Because all national economies are exactly the same; people are paid the same, the cost of living is the same and any differences you may notice are purely down to your own overactive imaginations.
You do realize that $1 has the same spending power in the US as £1 does in the UK. Your £50,000 job would only be making $50,000 in the US.
Or is that illegal now too...
Where would core users put the TV shows mentioned? This unit doesn't come with a hard drive!
Repeat after me and everyone else commenting no doubt:
US prices exclude sales taxes
US prices usually include a 90-day, not 1 year, warranty (how this applies to the 360 post "ring of death" I'm unsure of, as I thought they had a 3 year warranty for that issue alone).
Actual comparison?
So £35 more for possibly an implied warranty extension, and variations in local costs. And of course room for reseller discounts where applicable.
What I find more intriguing is the price <i>increase</i>. The Core was pitched directly against the Wii at £179 following recent price drops; the Arcade merely matches the Wii's inclusion of a Wireless controller and some memory for downloaded games/content (Wii has 512MB built in IIRC, still not enough for the vast range of titles available which cannot be played from SD card).
Now the Xbox is at the (presumably) £199 point and no longer competes directly. Seems like a needless stage in the reshuffle, I think think they need to align thus:
Good: 360 with 20GB HD and Wired controller - £179
Better: 360 with 120GB HD and Wireless controller - £279
Best: 360 with 120GB HD, HD-DVD internal driver, and Wireless controller - £329 (or £349 with bundled WiFi adaptor, hitting the PS3 square in the crossover HD-media player and console market position).
I think the HD is vital for pushing their Live! service and purchased downloadable content.
256 meg memory card... and cartoon downloads from xbox live...
Assuming that it has no hard disk like the core... where are these downloads going?
So, $280 plus postage to the UK - make that $320. Convert that to £, that's approx £160. Add 2.2% import duty (that's the rate for games consoles), that's now £163.52. Add 17.5% VAT on, now it's up to £192.14. Finally, add £10-£20 customs fee from the courier - and you're over the £200 list price.
So, actually, it's not that much of a difference in costs.
Presumably the 200 quid is inclusive of VAT, whereas the US price is exclusive of sales tax which varies by state and gets added at point of purchase.
This still makes the ex VAT price 170 quid though, so we are still get stiffed in ripoff Britain, especially as the strong £ to $ should make US imports cheaper.
When doing the comparison remember that US prices have up to 8% sales tax added on at the point of sale. It's still not equivalent but lets be fair.
You all seem to forget we live on a little island here in the UK, and the USA is a rather large continent with just a few more people over there than here, and the box they ship in the UK is slightly different (PAL, Region 2 and 240V) and thus although comes off the same production line, has different costs associated with it, which they pass onto us, the punters.
I agree it sucks - but the cost of consoles is small fry. Don't get me started on the cost of Cars in the UK vs USA.... (Care to compare the cost of a Chrysler 300C in the UK vs the USA...)
In answer to your question, yes, it's using both the 65nm main CPU AND the 65nm version of the GPU.
All HDMI enabled 360s have at minimum the 65nm main CPU, all the newer ones have the 65nm GPU as well.
Chicago sales tax is 9.75%. They're trying right now to raise it.
?? do you have state sales taxes as well and then county sales tax ??
There is no 65nm GPU for the XBOX 360 yet.
All HDMI XBOX 360s are either 'Zephyr' motherboard (as first seen in the Elite) with 90nm CPU and GPU, or the 'Falcon' motherboard (with 65nm CPU and 90nm GPU, as seen in newer Elites and Premium/Pros, and most probably in the new Arcade).
The 65nm GPU boards ('Jasper') are not due out until August 2008:
"You do realize that $1 has the same spending power in the US as £1 does in the UK. Your £50,000 job would only be making $50,000 in the US."
And why is that? One of the big reasons is the UK has a law preventing parallel importing (part of the copyright act), so companies can't import the US version of a product and neutralize the price difference like they use to be able to in the '80s.
Another part of Tony's legacy. An anti-free-trade abomination.


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It was the week's biggest upset that you didn't hear about, and Brad Sorensen was right in the middle of it.
Sorensen, the Colton High graduate, was at quarterback as Southern Utah knocked off Eastern Washington, the top-ranked team in the Football Championship Subdivision (formerly I-AA) by a 30-27 score on Saturday, Oct. 28.
The senior passed for a season-high 392 yards in a game the Thunderbirds won on a 36-yard field goal by Colton Cook with three seconds remaining.
"It was just a good all-around effort by the whole team," Sorensen said in a phone conversation earlier this week. "… It came down to a few plays that could have gone either way, and we ended up making enough plays that gave us the win."
Sorensen finished 33 for 43 with a touchdown and an interception as Southern Utah improved to 4-5 overall, 3-3 in the Big Sky Conference. Eastern Washington went to 6-1, 5-1; its only previous loss was to Washington State.
"I think I've played better games this year," Sorensen said. "But just the magnitude of the game, it being senior night for us, the last game on our home field, just everything about the game, it made it special for us. And all that being said, that's why it was probably the best game of my career."
Sorensen in his third season at Southern Utah after a redshirt year at BYU — where his brother Daniel is a starting defensive back — and a season at San Bernardino Valley College. He said his experience at the school in Cedar City, Utah, has been "unbelievable.
"Granted, we have two games left and it's not over, but the career I've had so far, the experiences, the people I've been able to meet — just everything about being here at Southern Utah has been unbelievable."
That certainly includes the football.
"I didn't know anything about Southern Utah growing up, or even when I was playing at BYU and the school was only three hours away," he said. "And you quickly find out that it's great competition. A lot of guys who play for our team could be playing for bigger universities, Utah or any Pac-12 school. There's all kinds of talent.
"Not many people know about the kind of talent we have on our team, or even in the Big Sky."
Southern Utah is in action this week at North Dakota, with the season finale on Nov. 10 at Northern Arizona. He's 449 yards from his third consecutive 3,000-yard season, and is already the school record-holder in pass attempts, completions, passing yards and TD passes.
"I've had a phenomenal time here,"he said, "and I've learned a ton under these coaches."
Division II highlights
Highlights for Inland players in NCAA Division II football games for the week ending Oct. 27:
In the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association, Brett Symonds (Temecula Chaparral) of Elizabeth City State (N.C.) was named the conference special-teams player of the week for the second time this season after a 27-21 win over Virginia Union. He made two 27-yard field goals, was 3 for 3 on extra points and averaged 58.3 yards for six kickoffs, with four touchbacks.
Senior running back Jahmel Rover (Rialto Eisenhower) had 19 carries for 145 yards and a touchdown, along with three receptions for 24 yards, for independent South Dakota Mines (2-6) in a game at Fort Hays State (Kansas). Freshman linebacker Isaiah Ashby (Eureka High; hometown Riverside) had nine tackles, one solo, with a tackle for loss.
In the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference, Nigel Barksdale (San Jacinto HS/Mt. San Jacinto CC) ran for 116 yards and a touchdown, and threw for 283 and another score, to lead Slippery Rock to a 28-26 win over California (Pa.). Barksdale's 26 rushing plays included a 9-yard TD run. He was 15 of 22 passing with no interceptions and a 4-yard scoring pass.
In the Mid-America Intercolleigate Athletics Association, running back Christian Bobo (Moreno Valley Canyon Springs) had 14 carries for 91 yards, with touchdowns of 13 and 37 yards, as Central Oklahoma (2-6, 2-6) beat Lincoln (Mo.) 56-25.
And in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference, Norco linebackers Jordan Campbell and Jared Koster continued their strong play for New Mexico Highlands (7-2, 6-1) which beat Black Hills State 46-31. Campbell had 11 tackles, seven solo, with three and a half tackles for losses; Koster had 11 tackles, five solo, with a tackle for loss, and broke up two passes. Up next for the Cowboys: CSU Pueblo, the No. 1-ranked team in Division II.
Alumni Report appears Saturdays in the Press-Enterprise. Expanded versions of these items, along with other updates throughout the week, are available at the Alumni Report blog: blog.pe.com/alumni-report/


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Well I think part of the problem was Yu-na getting equal scores in P/E with Asada. From what I recalled. Yu-na had two major glaring! errors in her program, and in her last error Yu-na actually took her awhile to get up. It was lackluster on tv and, everyone who saw it live said she was lackluster.The judges gave higher scores in SS, TR, CH and IN and equal scores in PE. Was this so problematic?
In contrast, while Asada had an underrotated triple axel, it wasn't an obvious error to the naked eye. Asada's entire performance was quite sparkling. I'm frankly not sure who any one could argue that either Yu-na's execution OR her performance equaled Mao's. Asada was LEAGUES better in that area-on that night. Once again saying that Mao performed better than Yu-na on that night does not mean that Yu-na is some horrific skater, or even that Mao is normally the better skater. It just means on that night-Asada performed better. Don't get me wrong I can kind of understand Kim getting higher SS/choregraphy/transition marks. But Asada should have been WAY higher on Performance/Execution. For the judges to say that Asada's performance and Yu-na's performance were equal is frankly a slap in the face to Asada and the audience too. And if we really want to get into the whole mumble jumble of performance and execution doesn't mean performance and execution. I will point out that Mao's posture, lines, carriage has ALWAYS been better than Yu-nas. Mao has her strengths versus Yu-na. And for the record, I normally prefer Yu-na (I guess) or I quite adore Yu-na. So its not about me hating on Yu-na. Its about me hating on a system that somehow argues that the actual performance a skater puts out some how doesn't matter.
And its becoming clear to me the performance doesn't matter.
And I want to point out to part of the problem I had with what went down in Skate Canada, was the feeling that not only was Patrick Chan OVERSCORED, but that Oda and Adam Rippon were UNDERSCORED[/B]. For example at Skate America, Oda's PCS were about 5 points higher in the long program, than what he got at Skate Canada. And Oda was better at Skate Canada in the long than he was at Skate America. I actually thought Oda's pcs were too high at Skate America, as was Daisuke's but the overall gap between both, felt about right. (six points felt about right) [B]and notice Daisuke wasn't given a 10 point cushion over Oda in the long.
I can live with people being overscored, if its clear the judges are overscoring everyone. But when the judges are being overly generous for one, while being stingy for others, I'm sorry I call foul.


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Yup. I'm not sure how to discribe me! I'm the BIGGEST R/Hr shipper. I'm obsessed with those two, so I've read most of the R/Hr fanfictions XD
I like reading (obviously) singing (Though I'm horrible!) and talking. I'm really not sure what to right any more. You could say I love writing but I'm not that good, thats why I haven't got any fanfictions up yet. But I'll keep trying!
AnyWays. XoXo Katiee.
P.S Have I said my names Katiee ? Well I just did anyway. XD


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OTTAWA, Ontario -- A team of three students from the University of Toronto placed Fifth in the International William Lowell Putnam mathematical contest and a team from the University of Waterloo placed Sixth.
The five top universities are:
Duke University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Harvard University, California Institute of Technology and the University of Toronto.
The University of Toronto team, consisted of Jimmy Chui, Pavel T. Gyrya and Pompiliu Manuel Zamfir. The University of Waterloo team consisted of Sabin Cautis, Richard M. Hoshino and Joel Kamnitzer.
Students who place in the top 60 receive an Honourable Mention. The Canadian students who received an Honourable Mention in the 2000 Putnam are: Pavel Gyrya (who also placed in the top 25), David P. Varodayan (University of Toronto), Richard Hoshino and David Nicholson (University of Waterloo). Keon Choi (University of Waterloo), Pierre Levan (University of Ottawa) and Michael Ludkovski (Simon Fraser University) also received recognition for their fine performances. David Arthur (Duke University), Adrian Birka (MIT) and David Pritchard (MIT), who have represented Canada at previous International Mathematical Olympiads, also received honourable mentions. A total of 29 students from 12 Canadian universities placed among the top 200.
"A recent Mathematical Association Monthly, noted that in the past decade there have been 8 Canadian Putnam Fellows and only two from US public universities" said Dr. Jonathan Borwein, President of the Canadian Mathematical Society. "This is a strong endorsement of Canadian undergraduate mathematics education and the Society extends its congratulations to all these students for their outstanding achievement"
A total of 2,818 students from 434 Colleges and Universities participated in the Putnam Competition (written on December 2, 2000). The universities placing 7th thru 10th in alphabetical order are: Princeton University, Stanford University, University of Chicago and Washington University of St. Louis.
"It is a credit to Canadian mathematics that two of the top ten universities are Canadian," said Dr. Christopher Small, coach of the University of Waterloo team and who will be the Leader of the Canadian team to the International Mathematical Olympiad in Washington in July, 2001. "There has been a lot of hard work by many dedicated teachers and professors to foster the very best in our students. The results of this work can be seen in part in the continuing strength of Canadian students in competitions such as the Putnam." Dr. Small is the Leader of the Canadian team of high school students who will be competing at the International Mathematical Olympiad in Washington in July 2001.
Dr. Jonathan Borwein
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Department of Mathematics
Simon Fraser University
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Dr. Edward Barbeau
Chair - CMS Education Committee
Department of Mathematics
University of Toronto
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Dr. Christopher Small
Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science
University of Waterloo
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Our home decorating blog offers interior design tips and lighting ideas for today's home! Enjoy professional interior design advice, home decor ideas and inspiration.
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We are excited to have collaborated to support DreamWorks Animation Television's all-new Netflix original series Spirit Riding Free.
"The series follows the adventures and misadventures of three friends and their horses in the Wild West, dealing with everything from bandits to blizzards to bake sales. Viewers can expect thrilling adventure, laughs, nail-biting cliff-hangers... and a whole lot of horsey fun! The show grew out of my life-long love of horse stories, and takes place in the made-up frontier town of Miradero," says Aury Wallington, executive producer of Spirit Riding Free.
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As part of our collaboration with DreamWorks Animation Television, Spirit Riding Free executive producer Aury Wallington and co-executive producer Jim Schumann agreed to share some special insights into the all-new series.
Aury Wallington grew up in rural Pennsylvania where she spent the majority of her childhood reading books about horses. At Tufts University, she transformed her love of reading into a passion for writing.
Wallington's writing portfolio includes television shows such as Sex in the City, Veronica Mars, Heroes, and Gravity Falls. She also penned the New York Times best-selling novel, Saving Charlie. Her life-long fascination with horses and horse fiction found a perfect fit when she signed on to adapt the Academy Award-nominated movie Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron into a television series.
Aury Wallington, Executive Producer, DreamWorks Spirit Riding Free
Does the series pick-up where Spirit: Stallion of Cimarron left off?
Not exactly. Spirit Riding Free follows the adventures of a new horse named Spirit, who is the son of Rain and Spirit from the movie, as he explores the frontier with a girl named Lucky who is just as strong-willed and hard-headed as he is! While the show features the next generation of characters for the next generation of viewers, it carries forward the themes of friendship, independence, courage, and adventure that resonated so strongly in the movie.
How did you cast the series and what should viewers expect from the voice talent?
It was a long process, but once we found our three main actresses, Amber Frank, Sydney Park, and Bailey Gambertoglio, we knew we had hit on something special.The actors became as good of friends in real life as their characters are on the show! It makes for some amazing acting (and also a lot of giggling in the recording booth when they should be working!)
Are there any behind-the-scene stories that may surprise viewers?
The eagle in the JP & Sons railroad logo in the opening shots of the pilot is an homage to the eagle in the opening shots of the feature.
For my bachelorette party (I got married a month before the show went into production), we went horseback riding, and the horse I rode coincidentally was a buckskin mustang named Spirit!
Jim Schumann, Co-Executive Producer, DreamWorks Spirit Riding Free
Jim Schumann is a four-time Emmy nominated and two-time Emmy award winning animation director and producer, and is currently a Co-Executive Producer on Spirit Riding Free at DreamWorks Animation Television. He has spent the last 20+ years working in the television animation industry in both 2D and CG (computer graphic) animation on such shows as SpongeBob Square Pants, The Angry Beavers, Kung-Fu Panda Legends of Awesomeness, Tom and Jerry, Felix the Cat, Johnny Bravo, The Grimm Adventures of Billy and Mandy, The Batman, Fanboy and Chum-Chum, and Robot and Monster.
How important is lighting, or lighting effects, in animation? How is lighting conveyed in animation?
Lighting/lighting effects are essential to any animated show, but particularly for DreamWorks Spirit Riding Free because our lighting/lighting effects really help set the visual style of the show as well as being used as a "character" in the show to help accentuate mood and emotions for characters and shots. Being a CG (computer graphic) show we use digital lighting rigs on our digital sets for lighting. Also being a hybrid period show, we researched lighting fixtures and their color temperature and luminance radius to get certain looks as accurate as possible.
How does the creative process of animation work? How and where does it start? How long does the process take?
We start with a finished script and a voice track of the actor's performances. Designs are started along with the storyboard which is a visual representation of the entire episode, all of the shots, acting, posing, etc. A timed animatic (digital film of the storyboard) is then created and used by the CG animators to animate the show. CG textures, lighting, compositing is all done using the final animated edited shots. Sound effects and music are added and then mixed with dialogue to create a finished episode. The whole process from script to finished show takes 9 to11 months with revolving teams working on various episodes at the same time in order to make the schedule.
We want to thank Aury Wallington and Jim Schumann for sharing their insights into DreamWorks Animation's all-new Netflix original series Spirit Riding Free.
And thanks to Dreamworks Animation for providing images of Aury Wallington and Jim Schumann.
Have you seen the stars lately? If you live in an urban environment seeing the night sky is becoming more challenging. With the right lighting choices, you can help this change — for the better.
The Dark-Sky movement, led by the International Dark-Sky Association (IDA), has been working to mitigate the damage caused by light pollution.
Communities and local governments have been taking notice, and as a result, are passing ordinances that balance the needs of the community with those of the environment.
Here are three ways to implement dark sky lighting into your outdoor lighting plan.
Dark Sky lighting solution 1 is about style.
When selecting Dark Sky outdoor lighting fixtures, make sure that the design is pointing the light toward the ground, or the style has a shield that focus the light downward. This cuts down on the light pollution shining up, minimizes glare, and helps provide better vision in the dark areas.
Dark Sky lighting solution 2 is FREE.
Reduce light waste by only lighting areas that need it. This also means turning your lights on only when needed, or setting them onto a timer or sensor to help reduce the amount of light waste.
Dark Sky lighting solution 3: Choose Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) lighting, they are energy efficient and helping cut down on energy waste.
For more illuminating information on the Dark Sky Movement check-out our 2 part interview with the IDA.
Questions With: International Dark Sky Association, Part 1
Questions With: International Dark Sky Association, Part 2
The ultimate outdoor lighting guide incorporates three basic lighting types: Ambient, Task and Accent Lighting. Once you are familiar with the basics and how to utilize them, you will have the best lit yard on the block.
Ambient lighting provides an area with overall outdoor lighting. Also known as general lighting, it radiates a comfortable level of brightness without glare and allows you to see and to walk about safely. This type of lighting can be accomplished with outdoor wall lights and post lights.
Task lighting is paramount when performing specific tasks. This type of outdoor lighting can be achieved by using pathway lights, deck lighting and outdoor step lights.
Accent lighting adds drama to an outdoor space by creating visual interest. It is used to highlight trees, planting areas and architectural details. This type of lighting is usually provided by spotlights.
Now you have the knowledge of the three basic types of outdoor lighting; Ambient, Task and Accent Lighting, and are sure to have the best lit yard on the block.
As much as I am obsessed with chandeliers- mirrors are a close second.
Mirrors do so much for a space. They brighten dark spaces by reflecting light- and flood bright spaces with even more cheer.
They are often placed where they extend the view of something- for example at the end of a hallway or opposite a window. And they can also make a statement all on their own just with their style.
Today I am sharing a few favorite mirrors and just where I used them in my home.
I have a huge crush on vintage mirrors- and I have indulged that obsession many times.
Some of my favorites are not perfect- in fact, when considering an antique mirror- I look for the imperfections because the speak to me.
Wall mirrors are some of the most popular styles all around- and I definitely have a few favorites in that category.
I found a pair of Louis antique mirrors at an antique store in San Diego that I love.
Style Tip: get the look with the Pozzilli silver arch wall mirror.
And I have dragged old mirrors out of abandoned buildings at demolition sales.
I have also brought home over the top in size and detail mirrors found while junking. Floor mirrors are amazing for adding to a plain wall to reflect your room. You don't need to hang a mirror up to make a beautiful statement.
This antique mirror is nearly 8' tall- and all by itself with nothing else makes a statement.
Style Tip: get the look with the Antico crown top mirror.
But that mirror in the front? Well, it has a secret.
Not everything that has an old style is actually old. That French blue and gold mirror is a brand new reproduction mirror.
Mirrors of today knock my socks off as well. And some of my favorites is a brand new reproductions.
Reproduction mirrors give you the best of both worlds. They have that style and charm that adds so much to a room, they reflect what you would like them to- and they are easy to find. No running around from tag sale to tag sale hoping to bump into one.
A perfect and classic spot for placing a mirror is above a mantel.
This reproduction mirror was a perfect choice for above the fireplace. With a reclaimed wood look- it speaks vintage.
With all the details of vintage- reproductions can satisfy your style and charm needs easily and inexpensively while looking absolutely beautiful.
Or more like outside. This is a new mirror that looks old that is perfectly at home outdoors on the covered patio. Don't forget those outdoor spaces when it comes to accents like mirrors or artwork. Covered porches and patios are extension of living space and deserve a sprinkling of style as well.
The simple style and size of this French inspired mirror is perfect.
Style Tip: get a the look with the Clary natural wood mirror.
No matter if you love mirrors that are old or new or a mix of both- adding a mirror to a room adds an instant amount of light and sparkle. And the right mirror can do wonders for the completing the style of your space as well as reflecting beauty.
What is your favorite type of mirror?
Images from French Country Cottage
Is there such a thing as the 'perfect' accent chair?
One with the right fabric, ideal size and that all important style?
It can be a daunting task to choose the right one for your space sometimes- especially in a world of ever changing styles and designs. But I am going to break down how I choose my perfect accent chairs - based on just a couple of things. And my first tip? Stick with something that is classic for you and your style.
Yes, of course that is the first consideration. With a very traditional cottage style home and a love of vintage, something modern just won't fit in my rooms without looking out of place. Some of my favorite styles are wood frame and French style pieces such as a classic bergere or fauteuil chair.
Have you noticed that so many chairs and sofas of today are those extra deep, extra long, extra room size needed styles? While they are gorgeous and very luxurious for lounging, I need more vintage sized pieces to fit my home and style.
Think scale when it comes to your room. If you have a large room - you might be able to get away with one of those 40" deep chairs - but if not, it might look like that chair is taking up way too much real estate. Remember to consider scale when choosing and stick with what works best for your space.
Accent chairs are not just simple little chairs any longer. From leather to linen to brocade and tufted accent chairs - the upholstery and details make the chair. I am a huge fan of keeping things simple - and so often, I will gravitate towards linen and less fussy pattern. But I have to admit that some of those accent chairs that have pattern and color are truly accents and make an amazing statement in a room.
The best advice is to think of your overall design. Are you mostly neutral colors and simple styles - or is your room an amazing mix of pattern and color?
Choose a chair that has a fabric that accents or fits into your room seamlessly. For neutral - you can go with a pop of color or pattern - or keep it simple with linen.
For bold and beautiful - think a clean velvet for adding another round of color but without adding too much fuss.
Back to scale, fabric and every other consideration - don't buy something just because it looks good- unless you just want to admire it in your room. You need to try the chair out. See how it feels when you sit and make sure that it is as functional as it is beautiful in your room.
What about you - do you have a tip for choosing the perfect accent chairs?
Choosing an ottoman or bench for your home seems like it should be simple enough, right?
But do you know how many styles, sizes, shapes and finishes those benches come in?
Benches are not just wood picnic style any longer- and ottomans - well they come in dozens of shapes and sizes and styles.
They can be accents or a large part of your overall room design. An ottoman or bench is not just a functional piece of furniture anymore - they are style statements.
And today, I am sharing 3 things to consider if you are shopping for the perfect one to add to your home.
Of course, that goes without saying. Style is key when choosing anything for your home. But not just style - but whether you want or need something simple or you want the topper on the cake. Ottoman and benches aren't just for extra seating- they are definitely style makers for your home.
Think bold. Think unique. Think about something that makes a statement. A recently spotted ottoman at High Point Market caught my eye and ran away with my heart instantly.
Seriously gorgeous and though it is a small accent piece- it made such a statement with the style alone.
Go big or go home may be my motto with chandeliers - but with an ottoman or bench, it has to fit the space. Have you ever walked into a room where you had to navigate around a bulky coffee table? Not ideal.
You definitely need to fit your space - especially when using an ottoman as a coffee table. Square, rectangular, round- they come in all sizes. Just pay attention to area you have available and plan accordingly to make sure that you are not crowding the walking space.
Think cozy, but with a dash of breathing room.
In a world of 10,000 style choices, the type of ottoman or bench is one more thing to consider. All wood, simple fabric, tufted fabric, acrylic legs, storage style, or maybe one that incorporates tufting on top and a space for books on the bottom.
The choices can be overwhelming sometimes- but no matter what color, finish, etc you decide on - one thing to always remember is to not overlook construction.
Hardwoods that are kiln dried are going to be top notch in style as well as sturdiness. From there, choose fabrics based on where you will use it. Something water resistant in a living room while you can go with something more plush and elegant in a bedroom.
Choosing a bench or ottoman for your home is as easy as thinking about those 3 things - and then going with what speaks to you. They definitely are not those average pieces any longer- and choosing the right style can make your room feel completely different.
I am loving the vintage styles- do you have a favorite?
It is no secret that I have a little crush on beautiful chandeliers. And that love is strong and covers several styles and sizes and every room.
A chandelier is like a beautiful piece of jewelry that adds the perfect finishing touch to an evening gown. It is that one thing that takes the look from beautiful to absolutely gorgeous.
But how do you know what the right chandelier is for you and your space? Is it too big? Too small? Or the wrong style all together?
To answer these questions and more, I am sharing 3 tips for choosing the perfect chandelier to make your home shine.
I tend to go big or go home when it comes to chandeliers- but I have a couple that are on the smaller size as well. And when trying to figure out if big or small or 2 or more are called for- you can use this simple guide.
Chandeliers for a Dining Room:
Chandeliers for a Living Room or Entryway:
Sometimes one chandelier is the perfect size above a dining table or island. But sometimes, 2 or even 3 are better than one.
If you have a long table for example- think length in lighting. You want to make sure to illuminate the center 2/3 of the table.
A favorite way to get the look and right light is to go with several smaller chandeliers rather than one large chandelier.
In our dining room, this 9' long table has two 23" chandeliers which illuminate it perfectly without feeling too heavy.
Whether you go with vintage inspired, modern luxe, industrial or something in between, think about the style of your space and what message you are trying to send with your chandelier choice.
Is it simple and elegant? Show stopper? Blending in and getting along? There are so many ways that your chandelier can make your room feel different- and the choice is all yours.
If your room if full of architectural interest and charm- something elegant, classic and traditional will compliment perfectly.
If it is spare and modern in design - you can add more bling to make a statement or keep it simple to keep the look.
In the small kitchen in our guest cottage, two crystal chandeliers speak vintage charm but don't take center stage- they quietly compliment the overall look. Basically, just take a moment to think about if your light is the lead or the supporting role in your room and choose accordingly.
I hope that these 3 tips help you choose your perfect chandelier and no matter why style, size or finish you are looking for- Lamps Plus has an incredible selection of chandeliers to inspire you.
What type of chandelier is your favorite? Are you a go big or go home type? Or a quiet compliment type? Or maybe somewhere in between?
Images from French Country Cottage
Overhead lights like chandeliers or flush mounts are necessities in most spaces, and a strategically placed lamp is a helpful source of illumination. So often the wall is forgotten as a location for lighting that multitasks and it's there that you can hang the always versatile wall lamp.
As an added bonus, rotating or swing arm lamps allow you to alter the direction of the lighting, either up and down or left to right. Some require the light to be hardwired, but many options are available as plugins so there's no need to hire an electrician.
Bronze is a finish that will never go out of style and looks especially striking against white walls. A white drum shade paired with a shapely swing arm wall light creates alluring contrast between dark and light on a bronze swing arm wall lamp.
Capture the industrial look with the bronze and brass Hobson Wall Sconce or go for a more Old World appeal with the beautiful alabaster shade showcased in the Holkoetter Bronze Swing Arm Wall Lamp. The triangular prism shape of the House of Troy Pinnacle Swing Arm Wall Lamp is reminiscent of a library light. Opt for the elongated shade on display in the Ivory Linen Drum Swing Arm Light as a timeless choice.
Brass has experienced a resurgence in popularity in recent years, but it should be noted that brass is just as classic as bronze. Modern shapes make the finish that much more appealing in contemporary and transitional spaces like these brass swing arm wall lights.
The Richford Swing Arm Wall Lamp has a brass finish with marbled glass sphere detail. Reflect on the beauty of brass paired with an acrylic ball with the Kohle Swing Arm Wall Lamp. The classic shape of the opal bell shade found in the Monroe Aged Brass Wall Light features more traditional lines while the George Kovac Wall Lamp has a sleek low profile and round head.
Brass or bronze, you can't go wrong with a versatile swing arm wall light. Find dozens of choices and even more finishes in the Lamps Plus Swing Arm Wall Light gallery.
Formal dining rooms seem to be either be those rarely used rooms that are reserved for special occasions- or rooms you use every single day for every day dining. Or maybe yours is somewhere in between.
But no matter how often you use your formal dining room-a dining room is a perfect spot to do a little bit of simple seasonal refreshing and maybe even some refreshing with bigger impact.
Today I am sharing 3 ideas for sprucing up your dining room to get entertaining ready.
Dressing your room for the holidays and entertaining involves more than a couple of seasonal touches on the dining room furniture. Think about adding a fun holiday banner or some fresh clippings or garland on the fireplace or wall.
A note: I also like to add a couple of clippings to our chandeliers as they have a nice drop below the light bulbs so it is safe to do. But- safety first. If you decide to do that make sure that your fixture is safe to do so with. Greens will dry and become a fire hazard.
I love using fresh clippings for centerpieces- and when it comes to holiday dining where there are likely to be a lot of places at the table- keeping that centerpiece simple is best. And one of the things I love about using greens such as olive or eucalyptus is that they will dry very well and will look good even a few weeks down the road.
For this centerpiece- I used a layer of fresh greenery and then add a few oranges and nuts for a festive touch. If you don't have access to fresh clippings there are some very pretty faux florals available.
Looking for a quick and easy change that completely changes the look of the room? Think lighting. Sometimes the lighting is perfect for a space- and other times not so much.But dining room chandeliers are easy to change fortunately- and it is a quick change that you can make without spending a lot of time and expense that comes a huge renovation.
Even if you don't want to add more lighting with a second chandelier- simply changing from a ceiling light to a chandelier or even to a elegant new ceiling light can make a huge difference in the look of the room. Lighting is one thing you can do that is inexpensive but that has a huge amount of impact on style and also on how fresh and inviting your room feels.
What are your favorite tips for refreshing your dining room and getting it ready for entertaining? Leave me a comment below.
Images from French Country Cottage.
All the holiday hustle and bustle is just around the corner-and so this month I am talking all about ways to get your home ready for guests this holiday season. And it is much more than putting up your Christmas tree and having enough food in the refrigerator.
It seems that any time that guests are coming- there is a flurry of activity. Freshening the bed linens, extra mopping and cleaning and general fluffing of the house. And an area that is often last on the list to be spruced up is the guest bathroom.
I know- it is just a functional type room, but it is an important one and one that can be stylish as well. And doing a couple little things to freshen and update it can make all the difference.
Seasonal touches such as a wreath on the door or a few clippings of fresh greens add the perfect amount of holiday touch- and for an easy update that requires no demolition and rebuilding- think lighting.
Bathroom lighting is there to provide the right amount of light for makeup and illuminating the space of course, but lighting is also key in also adding a touch of your style.
Do you still have those old dated 1980's fixtures? A quick swap with gleaming modern or new classic traditional lighting and your space will look completely different and up to date.
There are several styles and types of lighting you can choose from- and the placements depend on your bathroom set up as well. My favorite? Sconce lighting that flanks the mirrors. I like the symmetrical look they have- and sconce lights on both sides of the mirror also provide a lot of light.
We chose large vintage inspired sconce lights for our remodel recently- you can achieve a similar look by using traditional antique brass bathroom wall lights . And those 4 little light bulbs do wonders for lighting up the entire space while looking pretty and keeping the overall vintage aesthetic of the room.
In another bathroom- we chose vintage inspired silver sconces with beaded glass shades. This space has room for two sinks- and so a trio of sconces was the perfect look- and the perfect amount of light.
A bonus, the beaded shades add just the right amount of sparkle while being transparent enough to allow light to fill the room as well.
So if you have a guest bath that could use a little refresh- updating the bathroom lighting is a perfect way to update the space quickly without getting involved in the mess and expense of a full on renovation.
What is your favorite quick refresh tip for changing the look of a bathroom?
Images from French Country Cottage.


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February 22, 2013
US Sports Camps Partners with Genai Kerr and 5-Meter Water Polo Camps
US Sports Camps, Inc. Announces Partnership with Genai Kerr & 5-Meter Water Polo Camps
US Sports Camps, Inc. is proud to announce its partnership with Genai Kerr and 5-Meter Water Polo Camps. This new partnership will bring Nike 5-Meter Water Polo Camps and Clinics across the country.
"We are very excited to have partnered with former Olympian Genai Kerr," says Paul Merrion, Vice President of US Sports Camps. "Genai has a vast knowledge of the game of water polo and his proven ability to teach youth and high school athletes create excellent camps."
Nike 5-Meter Water Polo Camps will be offered year-round at locations across the country. The camps and clinics provide the highest level of individualized coaching for aspiring water polo athletes. Whether you are learning the rules of water polo and how to eggbeater or preparing for college level competition, we have the best water polo camp for your skill level. Lead by USA Olympians that understand the value of balance and setting goals we help prepare young student athletes to live their dreams.
"I am extremely excited to be partnered with a great company like US Sports Camps," says Genai Kerr. "My goal is too provided camps where water polo players of all ages and abilities can come to improve. Water polo is very important to me and I love to see younger players excited about it too."
About US Sports Camps
US Sports Camps (USSC), headquartered in San Rafael, California, is America's largest sports camp network and the licensed operator of Nike Sports Camps. The company has offered summer camps since 1975 with the same mission that defines it today: to shape a lifelong enjoyment of athletics through high quality sports education and skill enhancement.
Coaches, Parents, and Campers interested in the 2013 Nike Water Polo Camps can visit https://www.ussportscamps.com/waterpolo or call 1-800-645-3226.
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I gotta tell ya... this brings a little joy to my day.
ESPN was right there as Dan Uggla of the Atlanta Braves hit a grand slam to beat the Philadelphia Phillies last night. Considering the countless stories you hear about obnoxious Philadelphia sports fans, IMO it couldn't have happened to a more deserving city.
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Ok, so last year I was told I'd get to go to Supercomputing Conference, but then my company backed out on me. Shame.
This year they can't back out because I've got a plane ticket and hotel reservation on the company's dime.
What other gerbils are gonna be there? Any TR staff?
Be sure to come by the IBM booth, and if you see a male in his 20's working there trying to sell you HPSS (High Performance Storage System), please introduce yourself, because that's me!


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I made these green monster muffins last weekend (recipe originally found through Food to Run For) and have been eating one every morning since. They may look like little green monsters but they taste like sweet delicious banana walnut muffins (I subbed a giant banana for apple sauce). Oh yeah, I threw some frozen Maine wild blueberries into the mix for some extra antioxidants as well! Yum!!
Spinach can't be scary when it's in flower shaped muffin cups, don't you think? [Btw, my mom bought me these so I'm not sure where they're from but these Wilton flower silicone cups look very similar!]
Back to my kitchen… these muffins are so easy to make – just mix…
And bake!
Now admire your cuties…
These muffins made my mornings that much brighter!
PS – there is a lot of natural sweetness in bananas and blueberries so I'd actually cut on sugar next time I make them. And there WILL be a next time!
This was my contribution to St. Patty's day. Oh and a drink (or 2) were involved. 😆 Doctor's orders! (Seriously!!)
Have you ever tried something that looked scary but turned out very delicious and craveable?
What healthy muffin recipe should I make next? I only have 2 muffins left!
Have a fantastic weekend!!


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MTV Cancels 'Buckwild' After Shain Gandee's Death, But the Show's Producer Refuses to Quit
MTV has finally announced the expected: 'Buckwild,' the reality series about the young people of West Virginia, has been canceled in the wake of 21-year-old cast member Shain Gandee's death of apparent carbon monoxide poisoning on April 1.
But it seems the show's producer, J.P. Williams, isn't taking the news so well.
After Shain's passing earlier this month, the network halted filming of the second season of the show just four eps in, but now that it's been officially axed, MTV released a statement today (April 10) reading:
After careful consideration, MTV will not be moving forward with season two of 'Buckwild' in West Virginia. We love the cast and the show and this was not an easy decision, but given Shain's tragic passing and essential presence on the show, we felt it was not appropriate to continue without him. Instead, we are working on a meaningful way to pay tribute to his memory on our air and privately.
While no second season episodes will see the light of day, a special filmed two months ago will air as a tribute to Shain this Sunday, April 13.
Meanwhile, Williams has issued a statement of his own, ranting, "This is the network that has shows about teen pregnancy. They'll stick by a show that allows you to abandon a child, but a kid dies by accident doing what he does for a living [mudding] and they cancel the show? There's something that smells of sh– here on every level."
Williams adds that the cast and crew were told on Friday that the show would be going forward, only to have MTV announce its cancellation without informing anyone involved. But rather than moving on, Williams says he plans to continue filming the series himself and even turn it into a movie.
"My job is to protect these kids," he told the Hollywood Reporter, before promising, "This will get ugly."


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How to Wear a Chambray Shirt For Fall
Wear Now, Wear Later: This Chambray Shirt Has a Second Fall Life
Don't be fooled — chambray isn't just a Summer staple, perfect for picnics in the park and lazy days on the beach. This Cloth & Stone Amabel Chambray Shirt ($88) would be money well spent — an investment that makes a cool, breezy seasonal layer now and a perfect Fall button-up to top your jeans later. This is what we call smart shopping. Garner a little outfit inspiration below and shop it now for your short- and long-term styling solutions.
Wear Now: Forever 21 Seaside Straw Fedora ($13), Lucca Couture Dusty Rose Romper ($68), Madwell Lace Up Sandals ($60)
Wear Later: Rag & Bone The Skinny Distressed Jean ($220), Illesteva Tortoise Lenox Sunglasses ($290), Loeffler Randall The Rider Bag ($495), J.Crew Kiki Capt Toe Flats ($160)


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When running my program I get an error message that says this:
What could this meen. Sometimes when running the program this error doesn´t come up and sometimes it does.Debug Error!
HEAP CORRUPTION DETECTED: before Normal block(#1262858) at 0x268F3148.
CRT detected that the application wrote to memory before start of heap buffer.
It is to much code to present here but what I do is to read .txt files into vectors and 2D vectors.
I know it perheps is difficult to know what it could depend on, but any idéas, guesses is welcome on this one.
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Honda's Lineup for Tokyo Auto Show
Honda revealed its lineup for the Tokyo Auto Salon will include a lot of speed, a lot of presentation, and, dare we say, a lot of pizzazz (including a vehicle covered in rhinestones. Too bad this article doesn't include pictures of that one).
Honda will display another vehicle in its N-One series, the Modulo Style, which looks boxy, but fun to drive in the cities where space and parking are tight. The racing models Honda has included seem to reference its sporty past and cutting edge future.
Check out this article
at Carbuzz.com for pictures of some of the Hondas we can look forward to hearing and seeing more about!