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Martha Stewart's JCPenney Deal Could Make Rosie O'Donnell + Oprah Her Newest Enemies [UPDATED]
Crafty domestic goddess Martha Stewart has inked a deal with JCPenney that will basically give her a monopoly on the major retailer and simultaneously ban Oprah and Rosie O'Donnell from doing business with the chain — and that's just for starters.
Do not pass the crocheted tea-cozy replica of Go. Do not collect 200 Michael's coupons.
As a clause in the homemade potpourri-scented SEC filing agreement between Martha Stewart Living and JCPenney clearly states:
"Competitive Product means any product … associated with Oprah Winfrey, Ina Garten (including Barefoot Contessa), The Food Network, Real Simple, Better Homes and Gardens, epicurious.com or Rosie O'Donnell. Neither JCP nor any of its Affiliates shall manufacture, market, promote, sell or distribute any Competitive Product."
We're sure said competitors are currently whipping up their own all-natural organic salve to deal with that major burn. Why so skittish, Martha?
"Martha is knifing some of the people that have offered her a lot of support over her career," a source told the NY Post. "Rosie O'Donnell actually went to her trial to show public support, and has appeared several times on her talk show."
Added an insider, "Oprah Winfrey famously had Martha on her syndicated talk show post-jail, as a way of support, allowing Martha to promote her magazine and her products."
However, not all of the named competition were friends — the deal took down Martha's frenemy Ina Garten as well. Things kind of imploded with them when Garten left the comfort of Martha's embrace for the producers of Nigella Lawson's show to create the popular Food Network program 'The Barefoot Contessa.'
Claims a representative for Stewart, "It is standard business practice for partnership agreements involving celebrity-endorsed brands to include terms related to competitive products … This does not change the fact that Martha is a friend and huge supporter of all of the people mentioned."
We have a feeling they beg to differ. Be sure to keep one eye open, Martha. You never know when someone's gonna sneak up behind you with some pinking shears.
UPDATE: This was all certainly news to Rosie, who responded to our tweet about the story thusly:
@starcrushceleb @marthastewart @jcpenney @oprah -What the …. tiny bit Cray Cray …
— Rosie O'Donnell (@Rosie) March 11, 2013
When we asked if the Post story was wrong, she replied:
@starcrushceleb – first I heard of it – but sounds off as I have no merch 2 sell
— Rosie O'Donnell (@Rosie) March 11, 2013
And the plot thickens …


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PARKERSBURG – A Parkersburg man was arrested Monday night in Vienna where he is accused of operating a clandestine methamphetamine lab at 700 21st St., Apt. B, the Parkersburg Violent Crime Narcotics Task Force said Tuesday.
About 7:30 p.m. Monday, Sgt. Scott Hughes of the Vienna Police Department received a call about a possible drug lab. Hughes contacted the occupants of the residence and upon entering the apartment smelled a strong chemical odor he associated with a methamphetamine lab, the task force said.
Hughes found James S. Smearman, 33, 96 Aqua Circle, Parkersburg, in the immediate area of the chemical odor. Smearman was taken into custody and the remaining occupants of the apartment were evacuated, which included a 2-year-old child.
James S. Smearman
Adjoining apartment occupants also were evacuated, the task force said. The Vienna Volunteer Fire Department assisted, the task force said.
Agents searched the residence and found two plastic bottles of what appeared to be actively manufacturing methamphetamine, the task force said..
These processes appeared to be utilizing the "one-bottle" or "shake-n-bake" method of manufacturing methamphetamine, the task force said. Narcotics agents also discovered opened lithium battery hulls, numerous empty boxes of pseudoephedrine, Coleman lantern fuel and other chemicals and components necessary for the manufacturing of methamphetamine, the task force said.
Two glass jars, which contained what appears to be finished methamphetamine, also were found, the task force said.
Smearman was arrested for operating a clandestine drug laboratory and exposing a child to methamphetamine production, both felonies. The penalties upon conviction are a possible two-10 years for operating a clandestine laboratory and 1-5 years for exposing a child to methamphetamine production.
Child Protective Services is investigating with the task force.
Smearman was taken to the Wood County Holding Facility and is awaiting arraignment. The investigation continues and additional charges may be lodged, the task force said.
The task force has seen an increase in the number of clandestine methamphetamine laboratories and production, the agency said. It has processed three methamphetamine laboratories in the last three weeks.
The Parkersburg Violent Crime and Narcotics Task Force is comprised of investigators from the Parkersburg Police Department, the Wood County Sheriff's Office, the Vienna Police Department and the West Virginia State Police.

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Save Mart, 1580 E Manning, Reedley, California, 93654
Store Hours of Operation, Location & Phone Number for Save Mart Near You
Save Mart
1580 E Manning Reedley CA 93654
Hours(Opening & Closing Times):
Monday 06:00 am - 12:00 am
Tuesday 06:00 am - 12:00 am
Wednesday 06:00 am - 12:00 am
Thursday 06:00 am - 12:00 am
Friday 06:00 am - 12:00 am
Saturday 06:00 am - 12:00 am
Sunday 06:00 am - 12:00 am
Phone Number: (559) 638-3988
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Founded in 1952, Save Mart, or Save Mart Supermarkets, operates a regional chain of grocery stores in California and Nevada. The private company maintains headquarters in Modesto, CA, and controls nearly 250 stores. In addition to Save Mart stores, the grocery store chain also manages S-Mart Foods, Lucky, and FoodMaxx locations. In total, Save Mart and sister companies generate over $4.5 billion in annual revenues. Stores include bakeries and delis as well as seafood, meat, frozen food, non-perishable food, and produce sections. Many also include pharmacies and florists.
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APIn 2008, Iceland was struck hard by a financial crisis.
Instead of bailing out its banks using taxpayer funds like the United States did, Iceland let its bank default.
Some economists, such as Joseph Stiglitz and Paul Krugman, now think that letting the banks default was the right thing to do for Iceland's economy, and some see it as a model for other debt-stricken European nations.
Others aren't so sure.
Here's your guide to the Icelandic crisis, and what its lessons for the rest of Europe.


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The Next Great Urban Vehicle
Many of the frustrations that come from living in big cities are ultimately tied to our vehicles. Dirty and dusty air, foggy skies, crowded streets, fights over parking spots and traffic jams can all damper our moods.
For many, other methods of personal transportation, such as bicycles and Segways, have become preferred solutions. Taking easy transportation into a new direction, Israeli-native Amir Ziad invented a personal transportation vehicle called muvE that picks up where the Segway and the electric scooter left off.
The muvE is basically a scooter that can fold into a trolley, making it an optimal vehicle for urban transport.
Ziad began thinking about altering personal transportation while he studied and worked as an automobile designer in Italy. Living in Milan and working in Turin for big names like Ferrari, Fiat and Pininfarina, Ziad commuted a total of seven hours every day, with most of his time spent stuck in big-city traffic. Despite his love for cars, and nice ones at that, Ziad realized that personal and portable methods of transportation could possibly eliminate the need for large vehicles in the urban setting, taking the traffic jams with them.
Fast forward one year, and Ziad was creating a prototype for muvE with familiar tools from the automobile industry. "Traveling inside highly-populated urban areas is very difficult and complicated, wasting lots of time and money. Basically, I wanted to create a simple method of transportation that people can carry with them from place to place," Ziad tells NoCamels.
muvE's potential edge over other personal transportation methods would be its portability factor. Segways, at 50 kg, are rather bulky and not cheap, "nearly the price of a small car", as Ziad put it, while electric bicycles and scooters are also heavy and can only be awkwardly folded into a cartable forms.
The muvE can be folded into a trolley, with a foldable third back wheel for added stability and will weigh between 12-15 kg. Ziad says the muvE will cost about $2,000- $3,000 once it hits the market.
Currently, there is a prototype for a basic model with a personalized exterior and battery power (according to Ziad, urban travelers only really need enough for 10 kilometers a day), but an updated vehicle, with a cellular controlled mechanism is already in the works.
Continue reading at NoCamels.
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• Halley Weaver, 26, theft of property — $3,000.
According to a warrant issued Aug. 9, police were contacted by a loss prevention manager at Goody's on May 22, who claimed investigation showed that over the last year and a half, Weaver, an employee at the clothing retail store, had given fraudulent discounts to customers and allowed customers to take merchandise without paying. According to the loss prevention manager, total losses as a result of Weaver's discounts and allowance of customers to take merchandise was estimated at $9,880.
Detectives contacted Weaver on June 5, where she allegedly admitted to the loss prevention manager's accusations.
Weaver was ordered to not enter Goody's or contact any of the store's employees.
• Timothy L. Huggins, 32, delivery of a controlled substance — $15,000.
During the last year, agents with the Fifth Judicial Drug Task Force through the use of a confidential informant allegedly purchased .9 grams of methamphetamine from Huggins in exchange for money.
• Jimmy C. McMullin, 29, battery 2nd — $15,000.
According to testimony by Pope County Sheriff's Office (PCSO) Investigator Eric Riggs, PCSO received a report of a disturbance Wednesday by a woman who said over the course of the past week, she'd begun to fear for her life living with McMullin and made arrangements for her three children and herself to be picked up by her brother.
After putting the children in her brother's vehicle, she returned to the house to get a purse out of a walk-in closet where McMullin allegedly cornered her and pleaded that she stay, according to Riggs. Riggs said McMullin then grew frustrated and shoved the woman from behind, causing her to fall, and when she tried leaving he hit her an undisclosed number of times in the face and head.
The woman received medical treatment where doctors found her to have suffered head trauma and a broken nose.
McMullin, who records show has been found guilty of failure to appear 25 times, said Friday during felony bond hearings that the woman pulled a knife on him.


text: Despite my best efforts, I've mangerd to cook the clutch on my 2012, Mini Countryman All 4, Cooper S. This puts me in the same good company as the road testers @ Automobile Magazine and dozens, if not hundreds of other disgruntled owners. When I went to the dealer yesterday to explain the issue and book an appointment, the service tech, admitted to never having heard of issues concerning clutch issues on this model. This astounded me has it has been written about in a number of enthusiast magazines and on Mini Forums. I had barely arrived home from the dealership when I receivd a call from the Service manager, advising me that they have already placed an order for a new clutch ( $2500.00 ) and will have it Installed immediately upon arrival. At this point, they had not even seen my car. The reviewers at Automobile Magazine , did a follow up story and found the fix to make a huge difference in the driving experience. Apart from this issue and the sometimes harsh ride provided by the run flat tires , I like this car and the practicality it provides. So much so, that if the clutch issue is indeed fixed, I would consider the newly available John Cooper Works Version, as future replacement.


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When Charlie Noebel began applying for colleges last year, it was the final leg of an implied contract between him and his parents: Get good grades in high school, get accepted into college and we'll make sure you can go to the one you choose.
So, when he landed acceptance letters from Oregon State University, the University of Oregon, the University of Colorado and Cal State Fullerton, his parents dutifully took the out-of-state trips to see which campus felt right for him. The 18-year-old liked Colorado, was tepid on Oregon State and fell in love with Oregon. In the end, the Mater Dei High School senior came down the stairs in their Newport Beach home last week and announced to his parents that he'd be a Duck beginning in the autumn. Then, in the way most things are made official these days, he went back to his room and posted the decision on Facebook.
"I want him to have the college experience he deserves," Jane Noebel, his mother, said. "He had decent grades, so I felt he did earn a college education. My husband and I did encourage Fullerton, but in the end, we felt we needed to take the money out of it."
With the approach of May 1, or "Decision Day," when high school seniors must commit to a college, some parents are just beginning to see the tricky, sticky process of sending their children to college – starting with a non-refundable deposit (which has also given Wednesday the moniker of "National Deposit Day") that locks them into a seat even though they might not know if all the financial aid packages have come through yet. That deposit ranges from about $200 to close to $1,000.
That's a small amount when parents are then confronted with what's below the tip of the iceberg.
In Noebel's case, just the tuition made for a breathtaking difference – $5,472 a year at Fullerton vs. $28,000 a year at Oregon. That Oregon bill doesn't include room and board or daily living expenses. By using the school's net price calculator – which tabulates out-of-pocket costs and room and board to be paid by parents or through loans – the Oregon price tag is pushed up to more than $42,000 a year.
Lauren Asher, president of The Institute for College Access & Success, said the net price calculator is critical for parents to have a good handle on what they or their children will be saddled with once they're in the door.
"It's true that undoubtedly in some families there is a belief that college should be made possible no matter what the cost," Asher said. "But cost has always been an issue, and it's more of an issue now."
According to the institute, the average debt carried by a student graduating from college in 2011 was $26,200. It's gone up every year since 2006, when the average debt load was $19,600. The default rate on student loans has also increased steadily, with 13.2 percent of all student loans opened in 2009 in default by 2011. That's a 53.4 percent increase from the prior year.
Asher said despite widespread accounts of horror stories featuring student loan debt exceeding $100,000, those account for less than 1 percent of all borrowing.
Graduating from college with as little or no debt as possible should be a critical part of the decision when picking a college, according to Tom Bottorf, who founded his Dana Point firm GetCollegeFunding in 2005 to help parents navigate college finances.
"The whole thing is such a complex process," Bottorf said. "We were able to build a business around it."
He said the firm serves about 200 clients a year, helping them work through net price calculators ("not all are created equal") and urging parents to file taxes early in the years students are going to college so they can complete financial aid forms earlier and qualify for need-based scholarship money.
Chris Andras said he's aware of the financial costs of his impending decision, which he hopes to nail down before the weekend closes.
The 18-year-old aspiring architect and Sage Hill School student is weighing offers from Cornell University, Syracuse University and USC. He's got a scholarship that will about cover the tuition at USC, one covering about a third of the cost at Syracuse and no scholarship money for Cornell.
The problem is, he's leaning heavily toward Cornell and its tuition of $45,130 – a figure that doesn't include room and board or living expenses. Syracuse would be about $38,000, including living expenses. USC would be about $31,000 including all costs.
His mom, Esther Andras, said Cornell had been "a reach" and didn't expect it to be in the mix for consideration. But she said she had the same conversation with her son as she did with her parents when she chose to attend Cal Poly Pomona.
"They said if I applied myself and worked hard, they would do their best to make it happen," she said. "The money is a big factor. We're going to have a balanced discussion about the scholarships he was offered plus travel and the location and balance out what the program offers."
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Samsung Galaxy Note II vs Galaxy S III vs LG Optimus 4X HD benchmark comparison
23 Comments
2. LordDavon (Posts: 142; Member since: 19 Sep 2011)
Honestly, I would be more interested in seeing a comparison of the Exynos, in the Note II, and the new LG, with the quad core Qualcomm.
I have a feeling that the Qualcom chip will be faster, but I am interested in seeing just how much faster. Has this test been performed?
4. denied911 (banned) (Posts: 361; Member since: 31 May 2012)
here you go
7. LordDavon (Posts: 142; Member since: 19 Sep 2011)
Thank you!
19. Mittal (Posts: 494; Member since: 14 Dec 2011)
LOL.. How did u(PA) guys suddenly realize that there is also a quad core out there somewhere called the LG 4X HD ?
It has arguably been the most ignored flagship device by the writers as well as the readers
20. leftheodo (Posts: 107; Member since: 21 Oct 2011)
Even LG ignores its flagships!
23. lallolu (Posts: 614; Member since: 18 Sep 2012)
You are totally right.
5. willywill_evo (Posts: 162; Member since: 05 Jan 2011)
Why didn't LG make the new Nexus like the Optimus 4X HD or switch body, that a beautiful phone
10. BadAssAbe (Posts: 473; Member since: 22 Apr 2011)
i agree 100 percent but it might have to do with cost
no such thing as a perfect phone yet
6. bayhuy (Posts: 320; Member since: 23 Jun 2011)
My stock One X Quadrant score is 6000+
Antutu - 12500.
14. Jericho (unregistered)
Their just benchmarks. Optimus 4X & One X have The TEGRAZONE which is never included in the pros.
9. rizevnarastek (Posts: 349; Member since: 06 Sep 2012)
Sorry but you have space in the shot for another phone. Give us 4.0.4 One X or One X+ :)
11. QWIKSTRIKE (Posts: 1408; Member since: 09 Mar 2010)
Why don't we see a side by side stats comparison in Anandtech between the LG Optimus G and the iPhone 5. They compared the iPhone 5 to every other Android device in their iPhone comparison yet they seem to have omitted it in this comparison.
13. amiroo (Posts: 269; Member since: 03 Sep 2012)
Htc one x + seem can beat these 3 monsters because sense 4.5 is the best .
15. LyubomirAS (Posts: 4; Member since: 08 Jun 2012)
I want to see how this Xiaomi MI 2 will perform on these benchmarks
16. speckledapple (Posts: 892; Member since: 29 Sep 2011)
Another reason why the Note II is the one.
17. bigstrudel (Posts: 530; Member since: 20 Aug 2012)
HTC One X+
Quadrant: 7699
AnTuTu: 14300
CF-Bench: 14082
Browsermark: 180.000
Sunspider: 995
Just sayin...
18. XPERIA-KNIGHT (unregistered)
no man you're saying alot! LOL im with cha on this one haha Htc is badass plain n simple..
but also they're comparing this LG to samsung and it doesnt EVEN HAVE JELLYBEAN! But look how well the optimus held up in quadrant, and antutu with a tegra 3 chip and its only on ICS.......those results would be alot closer if jellybean was on board for the Optimus 4x HD
"Jus sayin"
24. rizevnarastek (Posts: 349; Member since: 06 Sep 2012)
And as far as I know, the RAM on HOX+ is clocked higher than the rest of the so it makes it faster and better even compared to 2GB ones. With the battery life modifications HTC made, HOX lasts longer then 4X and already achieves aprox. 10 hours of talktime. HOX+ is suppoose to last 50% longer :) Good battery life, powerful CPU/GPU, great screen and superb design.... and don't forget TegraZone and PlayStation certification :D
21. TediT (Posts: 46; Member since: 03 Sep 2012)
this comparison is not right!!! my SGS3 runs the banchmark 2x faster than the one in this video. probably he didnt clean all the running programs. NOT FAIR
22. loken (Posts: 462; Member since: 09 May 2012)
xperia v shall beat them all! dual core beast :)


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S1Digital FX Edition Media Center
A computer in the living room? Madness! Computers are big and noisy. They aren't reliable, they aren't remote-controllable, and they can't even handle high-def. Keep them the hell away from my media room!
Yes, yes, you may know all those arguments, too. But if you've never considered putting a PC in your media room, think again. For one thing, it totally fits with our modern, multitasking lifestyles. We're always doing several things at once: checking e-mail, surfing the Web, editing photos, all while watching our favorite TV shows. And besides shifting those common home-office tasks to your living space, today's new generation of Windows Vista PCs - with their massive hard drives and sophisticated Windows Media Center interfaces - are the perfect vault for storing and accessing all your media.
One company that has embraced this concept with both arms is S1Digital. Its new FX Edition Media Center is a custom-designed, Vista-based Media Center PC built for the high-definition living room from the ground up. And while Windows Media Center PCs are nothing new, the FX is among the first dedicated entertainment servers to take advantage of Vista's ability to support a CableCARD high-def tuner. At least in theory, this not only means you can store and play back all your photos, music, and movies, but you can also record shows in high-def directly off your cable service. (Previous Media Center PCs have been restricted to off-air recording of high-def channels.) To sweeten the pot, S1Digital even stocks the FX with a dual-format HD DVD and Blu-ray Disc drive, eliminating any format-war woes.
The Short Form
|Price $6,148 / s1digital.com / 888-632-6897
|Ultra-quiet operation, a dual-format high-def disc drive, and a slick interface offset the occasional Vista quirkiness in this high-end living-room PC.
|•Simple-to-use interface •Terrific channel-guide options •Support for both HD DVD and Blu-ray Disc •Whisper-quiet
|•Slow channel changing •Occasional restarts required
Key Features
|System as tested: •FX Edition Media Center ($5,499) •Dual CableCARD tuner option ($450) •Autonomic Mirage Media •Controlsoftware ($199) •Intel Core 2 Duo 2.66-GHz processor, 2-GB RAM, 1-terabyte storage •Windows Vista Ultimate operating system •NVidia GeForce 8500 graphics card optimized for high-definition playback, with scaling up to 2560 x 1600 •Combination HD DVD and Blu-ray Disc drive that also burns DVDs and CDs •Stores music, videos, photos, and TV
But this is all new territory: Vista Media Centers, and especially Vista with CableCARD, are virtually untested in the marketplace. And with Vista getting some negative press these days as a still-buggy operating system, I was excited but wary as I pulled my FX from its box. Would it serve up good times? Or would Vista crash the party?
Setup Let's start with the hardware. Appearances and heft can tell you a lot about an A/V component - and you'll know from the minute you set the FX Edition Media Center on its shelf that it's a serious bit of business. Its weight and build quality reminded me of a good multichannel amplifier, thanks to sturdy heat sinks that line the sides. These cool the hot-running silicon via passive heat pipes, thus avoiding the noisy fan that's a fixture in most PCs. The result is essentially silent operation: Short of putting your ear on the chassis, you can't hear any mechanical noise whatsoever.
The front panel is sleek, with only Power and disc Open/Close buttons and a two-line, scrolling display. The rear panel, meanwhile, has everything needed to connect to your home theater system. For video, you'll find HDMI and DVI-I, as well as a multipin connector with an included dongle for breaking out component- and S-video, plus a SCART plug for European TVs. Audio connections include four minijack outputs for 7.1-channel analog, as well as a TOSlink digital audio output. (My unit also had eight RCA analog audio jacks that are currently inactive but could be tapped later.) Additionally, there are six USB 2.0 connections, an IEEE-1394 (FireWire) connection, an eSATA connector for adding external eSATA storage, and a Gigabit Ethernet connection. Given that so many features of Windows Media Center involve Internet downloads, a broadband connection is a prerequisite.
The HDMI output is currently limited to video only, but S1Digital expects this to be resolved in an HDMI 1.3 upgrade next year. (Current owners can expect to pay about $250.) Even without 1.3, though, the FX will decode Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio soundtracks from the high-def disc formats onboard and output them via the 7.1-channel analog jacks. The TOSlink digital output carries all other audio signals.
As noted, one of the big advantages of Vista-based machines is their ability to integrate with CableCARDs for receiving and recording encrypted cable channels without a cable box. My system was outfitted with dual CableCARD slots as well as an ATSC off-air digital tuner, with each tuner requiring its own cable feed. (DirecTV is reported to be working on a Media Center CableCARD as well, which S1Digital says will be field-upgradable.) Of course, if you've ever done it, you know that installing a CableCARD is (insert sarcasm here) a treat in itself, and it typically requires a visit from your cable company. In my case, two visits and several phone calls were required before it was up and working.
Included with the FX is a Logitech wireless Bluetooth keyboard with a built-in fingerpad for mouse-pointing. But if you restrict the FX to functioning solely as an entertainment server - something that S1Digital recommends - you'll more likely find yourself using the included IR Media Center remote to operate it, or one of the third-party controller options. For instance, there are modules that support advanced control with Crestron, AMX, and HAI automation systems. My FX also came loaded with Autonomic Control's Mirage Media Control software, which delivered a touchpanel interface on Flash-enabled Web browsers. Also due soon are reasonably priced remotes that take advantage of Vista's SideShow capability, displaying metadata right on the remote to allow file selections without powering up your display.
Final installation includes some simple configuration - mainly, setting up the electronic program guide, selecting the TV aspect ratio and resolution, and establishing the media sharing among other computers on the network. Incidentally, these and all other installation tasks should be handled by the dealer; the FX is not available directly to consumers.
One of the coolest features of Windows Media Center is the ability to stream programming to extenders located in other parts of your home. Currently, up to five extenders can be supported, each streaming an independent program. Vista extenders are just now reaching the market - but I used an Xbox 360 as an extender, and it worked wonderfully. It delivered the same interface as the main zone and enabled remote viewing of live and recorded programs, including those in HD; it also let me browse my entire photo and music library.
Performance Any review of a Windows Media Center PC is as much a review of the operating system as it is of the hardware (if not more). And whatever your feelings about Microsoft, you can't deny that its Media Center has a slick, simple-to-use interface. Activities are intelligently divided into TV + Movies, Sports, Online Media, Pictures + Videos, Music, and Tasks. The majority of system control is reduced to just Up, Down, Left, Right and Enter, making it easy enough for anyone to master. The display is also optimized for widescreen TVs, with media spreading the width of the screen and allowing the display of more information at once.
The FX includes DVR functionality in spades, and the 1-terabyte hard drive can store approximately 100 hours of high-def programming. For the most part, watching TV from a media server is no different from using any other tuner. However, the FX was slow to change channels, taking about 2 seconds between button presses - a potential bug for inveterate channel-surfers.


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Who are "we" the people?
The first Americans are people whose ancestors have been in this part of the globe since before recorded history. I've got to confess that I don't know how far back these people can tell their history.
Then came Europeans, et al. First the Scandinavians and then Columbus and all who followed. At first "we" came mostly from Europe, then Africa, Asia and everywhere.
For more than 500 years, people have been immigrating to this part of the world. The flow has never and will never stop. And some of the flow also goes out all over the world, too.
My family has welcomed immigrant blood over and over again. I remember my Irish grandfather's accent and my English coal-miner forebears – some of whom proceeded on to Australia – and my great-uncle, the butcher from Germany who made the best bologna in New Jersey.
Our family can bless someone for a sneeze in five languages besides English: German, Greek, Spanish, Korean, Italian, all spoken by one relative or another. And there is at least one branch of the family that goes back to the Francis Cook family of the Mayflower settlers. What is your family's story?
The industrialists and the railroad builders, et al., of the 19th and 20th centuries loved having all the low-cost employees, skilled, unskilled – same as various industries do now.
So, why did "we" develop immigration laws? Why did unions take hold? Where did the concepts of workers' rights and human rights come from? What is "justice for all"?
Why are so many of us struggling now? This is a broad discussion "we" all are part of.
How do "we" move forward from here? Think about it. Talk about it. Please do so with civility and respect for all the people of the "we" around you.
Priscilla J. Jenkins
Critic offers no good reason to disdain Byrnes' Irish Pub
I just read the review by Nancy Heiser of Byrnes' Irish Pub in Brunswick ("Dine out Maine: Byrnes' Irish Pub suffers from nondescript food, so-so service," March 31) and find her review to be completely contrary to my experience. I can only conclude she doesn't know what makes for a local Irish pub.
She writes about "the single boxy space" and "nondescript tables."
What did she expect? Matchy-matchy decor? No self-respecting pub would have that.
Rather, they would (and do) have a collection of assorted tables, chairs and wall hangings that frequently have been given to the Byrnes family by their (faithful) patrons.
Was she seriously suggesting that the beer should have been tinted green? Is she that clueless and disrespectful of good beer?
My husband frequently orders the meatloaf or shepherd's pie – and enjoys it. My favorite is Karl's Irish Pastrami Burger or Brian Boru Reuben, or appetizers Cashemole, Irish Nachos or the artichoke dip – all generous enough to be a light supper.
(By promoting other restaurants in this review, is she being paid to advertise for them?)
I was amused that Ms. Heiser complained that the fishcakes' "filling had a strong, fishy flavor." Hmmmm … and what is it that she was expecting?
Her second visit apparently went better, but it sounded like it pained her to say anything positive about the place. Her good review is rather grudgingly given, and for every positive, there was an accompanying negative.
It's hard to believe that everything is as terrible at Byrnes' as reported. They would hardly have survived – really thrived – these past years if that were so. They wouldn't have a houseful of happy patrons every weekend and Tuesdays for Trivia Night.
And Brunswick and Bath would both be the poorer if they didn't have the consistent generosity to the community of the Byrnes family.
Ellen Kyder
Professor errs by linking gun ownership, violence
I certainly hope that professor Stephen T. Murphy's column of April 1 ("Off Campus: Fear of gun violence should not lead to fear of mentally ill") was an April Fool's joke.
In the last several paragraphs, he suggests disarming the population except for weapons necessary for hunting. He also sees a correlation between percentages of gun ownership among the population and the violence rate.
If I am not wrong, the Second Amendment to the Constitution makes no reference to hunting.
And the state of Maine ranks among the highest in the percentage of law-abiding citizens who own firearms and among the lowest in violence frequency.
On the other hand, the exact opposite is true for Illinois, New York and Massachusetts, which all have very restrictive gun ownership and carry requirements, and much higher violence frequency.
It still holds true: "When guns are outlawed, only outlaws will have guns."
Randall C. Foster
Delegation must heed Frank on future of Social Security
Former U.S. Rep. Barney Frank's enlightened commentary about the best way to fund Social Security ("Social Security 'entitlement' deserves funding and respect," March 31) left us in awe of his intellect.
God bless you, Congressman, for your years of public service. We so miss your voice of reason in the halls of Congress but completely understand why you had enough.
Maine's delegation would be serving us and the nation by following his advice.
Lynn and Don Johnson
Implementing jobs proposal would aid even LePage foes
Our governor has clearly identified the requirements to attract jobs to Maine. We need low-cost energy and a lower tax burden. We need to be a legal right-to-work state, to have a skilled work force available, and to have a convenient business climate.
If these things come about, employers will take notice. They will move to Maine in spite of our remote location with its transportation costs, our relatively harsh climate and spotty education system. We have an ocean, lakes and woodlands that are unexcelled for families.
I do not understand the reasoning of the Democrats and labor unions who oppose our governor. They also must pay high electric bills. They must pay taxes.
Unions have an opportunity if a nonunion employer comes here and does not treat the employees well. That opportunity expands if they support our schools in the training of skilled tradesmen who are potential members.
It is well established that the best way for state revenues to increase is by more people paying taxes, not by increasing the tax rate. Attracting industry and small businesses to Maine is the opening to more people working and paying taxes. Maine then can give better care to those who cannot care for themselves.
My hope is that the legislative majority Democrats will stop playing childish games and act like statesmen. Their foremost concern should be the welfare of our state, not the welfare of the Democratic Party and its special-interest supporters.
Thomas F. Shields
Portland pair overreacting to annoying marijuana odor
To the West End couple annoyed by the smell of their neighbor's medical marijuana ("End result of pot law has some surprises," March 31):
Talk to your doctor. Maybe he or she could prescribe something that will help you to relax, smile more, get beyond minor annoyances and enjoy life more.
You live in a beautiful part of a wonderful city in the greatest country in the world. Enjoy it.
Randall Woods


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By Kristin
M&J is constantly getting in new items and I have fallen in love with this new sequin trim. It's a gorgeous scalloped edge trim on a netting. There are so many uses for this trim and a headband is an easy one. One of the girls who work on the floor took the gold version of this trim and made a simple flower from it for her hair. I was instantly inspired to make my own version.
I'm a huge fan of headbands, hairclips, and hair ties to hold back and adorn my long hair. Working at M&J has allowed me to expand my collection and have a different look everyday. I'll show you how to make a sequined flower that can then be glued to a headband or hair clip, or even sew a pin on the back for other uses. It only takes a few minutes to make, so it's also a great last minute gift idea.
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1.) Thread your needle and knot the end. Weave the needle through the sheer side of the trim about 1" away from the edge. Weave it in and out every ½" or so to create a gathering stitch. When you get to the end, pull the trim down this thread to gather it up. Gather it to about 3-4" long and knot the end securely to keep it gathered.
2.) Sew one gathered end to the other. You should now have a circle that is ruffled, this will be your flower. You can now either sew on or glue the button to the middle to cover the hole. If you glued it, once it is dry you can move to the next step.
3.) Now you can choose to glue this to a headband, a hair clip, or a pin back and you are set!


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Arsenal end trophy drought with FA Cup win
Arsenal ended its nine-year trophy drought on Saturday, coming from two goals...
With his team's playoff hopes hanging in
the balance, Kobe Bryant launched late game heroics with 23 points in the
fourth quarter, lifting the Los Angeles Lakers to a 104-96 victory over the
New Orleans Hornets at Staples Center
Bryant was just 2-for-7 before the start of the final frame, but willed his
club to a win that puts them back in eighth seed of the Western Conference
The Lakers hold a one-half game lead over Utah, which lost to Oklahoma City
earlier Tuesday.
Bryant finished with 30 points, six rebounds, six assists and five steals,
while Paul Gasol totaled 22 points and 11 rebounds for Los Angeles, which was
coming off a loss to the Clippers. The Lakers have four games left on their
Dwight Howard had 19 points and the Lakers saw the return of Metta World
Peace, who miraculously was ready to play just 13 days after surgery to repair
a torn lateral meniscus in his left knee. He scored four points.
New Orleans was led by 22 points from Eric Gordon. Rookie Anthony Davis
contributed 18 points and 14 rebounds for the Hornets, losers in nine of their
last 10 road games.


text: I had a chance to play with the "new" Donnay Pro One 18x20 for the last week and hope this review is helpful. First of all, I am a 4.0-4.5 level player. I currently am using the Youtek IG Prestige MP, previously I used Babolat Pure Drives. Only customization so far is an overgrip and rubberband vibration dampener and strung with a Donnay Syn Gut at 55 lbs. I will compare it to the Prestige throughout. Groundstrokes: My game is built around my long, fluid, and flat groundstrokes; I play aggressive tennis and always look to step into the court to end the point. My favorite part of the P1 was hitting groundies. The frame itself felt very solid upon impact, but also provided some nice ball pocketing flex. Swingweight felt good, but at times when I wasn't in position the racket did feel a little sluggish getting through the ball. The good thing is, this frame has a huge sweetspot and excellent stability. Off center shots didn't seemed to phase me as much, and I seemed to consistantly get that nice sought after "thwak" sound when connecting with the ball. Additionally, I noticed a lot of spin potential. Although I don't hit with a lot of spin, I did see that I could generate quite a bit of action on the ball especially considering the 18x20 string pattern. Comparison: I would need more time to decide which I like better for groundstrokes. It's hard to beat the Prestige's precision, but I did feel like the P1 was more forgiving off the ground, and definitely offered more spin potential. Also, it handled off center shots better than my Head does. I was consistantly hitting deeper with the P1, although I did feel more comfortable swinging out completely (no matter my position on court) with the Prestige, whereas I had to be slightly weary to not overhit some shots with the P1. Volleys: My volleys are pretty solid. I wouldn't say they are my go-to shot, but if I need to hit one I am comfortable doing so to end a point. The P1 actually surprised me on this part of the game. I expected it to be not so manueverable... as I did find it a bit sluggish on out of position groundstrokes. However, the stability of this frame really impressed me and made up for the less than manueverable feeling. It allowed me to absorb the pace of the incoming shot and redirect it without feeling any "fluttering effect." Comparison: Again, I would need to further test these two frames against eachother to determine which volleys better. As of right now, I would have to go with the Prestige, as I still think it is my favorite volleying stick because of the manueverability factor and accuracy off the string bed. It feels like more of a scalpel at the net than the P1. Serves: Serving was a thrill with the P1. It's not the heaviest stick out there, but the plow through and stability really impressed me. I was thumping serves into the court consistantly and found the large sweetspot helped generate nice kick and slice when I needed it to. I really had to have a fluid motion, however, and let the mass of the stick drive through the ball. Additionally, when I went for extra zip and power, it was available. Comparison: P1 wins hands down. I served well with my Prestige at the beginning, but now find it difficult to generate pace and power without arming my motion too much. The P1 gave me extra power for less effort, which is perfect for me since I can be guilty of arming the ball during my service motion. I will note however, that the Prestige does have better accuracy, and I was able to hit my spots better with it. Here's hoping that the P1 can improve on that area as I play with it more. Overall: Overall I can say I was really impressed with the Donnay Pro One 18x20. It really shines on all areas of the court. It's stable, has a good mass, feel, and offers a nice power:control ratio. I did get a chance to test the 16x19 version, and found it felt stiff, had too much pop and I couldn't harness it's power. This new 18x20 version is much improved, with greater control and flexibility. I would compare it to the Wilson nblade 98 and obviously the Head Youtek Prestige MP. Definitely worth a try, IMO. I'll try to answer any questions you may have to the best of my ability! Here are some pictures first with the prototype "X-Dual Pro" and then a headsize comparison with the Prestige.


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The Curatorial Studies Residency at Node Center Berlin is an intensive twelve weeklong program designed for emerging curators who may wish to expand their professional practice in Berlin.
Open application period: May 30th – July 20th 2011
Program dates: September 20th – December 16th 2011
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The program understands curatorship as exhibition praxis, allowing direct experimentation with the exhibition space. Additionally, the program will be reinforced with activities such as workshops, seminars, studio visits, meetings with art professionals and visits to exhibition spaces.
The residents registered within the Node Center's residency program will develop specific theoretical-practical research during their residency, which will include a participation on a publication and the curation of a final show. Each year, the center will be immersed in a specific line of research.
Moreover, participants are expected to take an active role in organizing the program (i.e., managing seminars, workshops, guest lectures, exhibitions, etc.).
During 2011, the line of the program will be: 'The logic of the limit: transversal curatorial processes'. The different lines of research explore the curatorial practices that expand their own mechanisms beyond the normal 'taxonomic' processes of the art exhibition (i.e., classification, study, and exhibition), generating new discursive possibilities.
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Approximately a month ago, the system would sometimes hang completely during boot, generally after printing lines like (I write them from memory):
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# Starting Bridge Socket Management
# Starting Network Manager
After hard-rebooting the machine a few times it would successfully boot and proceed normally.
Now after the last kernel update (version 3.5.0-27, if I recall correctly), booting would sometimes end with a blank screen, but it did not hang completely, as I could reset the machine with Ctrl+Alt+Delete.
Attempting to boot with nomodeset, the system would give the following line during boot (again, I am writing this mostly from memory):
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... timeout. Kill /sbin/modprobe -bv pci:v00001002d00006740sv0000103Csd00001657bc03sc00i00
(I obviously wrote down that number)
Running lspci -nn I manage to see that the second problem appears to be related to the video card:
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01:00.0 VGA compatible controller [0300]: Advanced Micro Devices [AMD] nee ATI Whistler XT [AMD Radeon HD 6700M Series] [1002:6740]
Today I tried to reboot more than 10 times, until I finally decided to try using an older kernel version (3.5.0-17), which booted without problems (Luck? I don't know).
My hardware specifications are:
HP Notebook dv6-6047cl
Video Card: Radeon HD 6770M switchable graphics
Processor: Intel Core i7-2630QM
Memory: 8GB DDR3
1 TB Harddrive


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Traveling the World on a Shoestring Budget; ``The Amazing Race'' Creator Shares Secrets in WomensWallStreet Column
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 24, 2004--Ever wonder how the premises for those crazy reality shows get thought up? Well this week, Elise Doganieri reveals exclusively to WomensWallStreet.com editors that it was a bet with her husband that resulted in the Emmy-winning CBS series, "The Amazing Race."
With its fifth season kicking off on CBS July 6 at 9:00 p.m., "The Amazing Race" is a real-life race around the globe between couples who must spend as little cash as possible to win the million-dollar prize. Seem impossible? Well, as Creator/Producer Doganieri tells it, that's what makes it great television!
In this month's exclusive WomensWallStreet column, "One Woman's Wisdom," Doganieri talks about her financial prowess and shares insights and advice on successfully managing finances (whether you're on a Woolworth's salary or juggling multi-million dollar budgets for a major network like CBS).
Doganieri admits that her passion has always been traveling. "I'd take a beautiful place to relax over a new outfit any day," she says.
This passion for travel and her ability to manage budgets are what have led her to 57 countries ... and counting ... as she scouts and films the highly acclaimed show.
Doganieri also shares with WomensWallStreet readers that she once traveled to Europe for six weeks with only $1,500 and still managed to return to the states with money in her pocket. Now that's amazing!
To read the full story of how Doganieri's bet with her producer husband resulted in the "The Amazing Race" -- and how money managing helped shape her amazing career, check out this month's "One Woman's Wisdom" column online at www.womenswallstreet.com.
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While she said she had some concern of the current economic trends, Copper Pig owner Carmen Jorgensen said the decision to close the store's doors was made for no reason other than to open doors somewhere else.
"We feel this is the right time to do it and try something else," said Jorgensen, who added that she raises greyhound dogs on several farms, ranging from Memphis to as far away as Florida. "It's not something that's easy, because we've made a lot of friendships ... We just thought it was time to do something different."
Jorgensen owned 88 greyhounds as of Thursday afternoon, and with one dog in the process of having puppies, expected more by the end of the day. She said she and her daughter, Sonja Green, will spend their efforts raising the dogs.
Both complimented City Mall, where it started as a much smaller shop than it is today, having purchased and replaced Four Corners in the early 80s. They also praised the mall's owners, past and present.
"We've met a lot of wonderful people and we've made a lot of great friends," Green said. "We're very proud of having the business for this many years."
Jorgensen said the decision to close the store was made on Sept. 25 after she received a feeling that it was time.
"I go with a gut feeling, that if I feel that it's good, I do it. If there's something that slams the door and says no, then I feel maybe I shouldn't do it," she said. "I really have that gut feeling that it's time to get out."
The Copper Pig will remain open until Dec. 24, until which time customers can expect to see reduced prices on the merchandise.


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WBCA Desfile time but where are the bandas?
I'm breaking my own promise to myself. I was not going to write anything about the Washington's Birthday Celebration (WBCA) activities. I wrote a must-read post last year about WBCA being the "non-MLK holiday"and thought, that was it, no more … Continue reading


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I was involved in an accident Nov. 12, at the railroad crossing at U.S. Highway 64 East and Ash Street in Pottsville. I am thankful to God that my grandson, his friend and I are safe.
For first-time travelers at this crossing, this is a very unsafe crossing that needs to be brought to the attention of the public as this is an area that several use in traveling to games at the Pottsville gym. Individuals who came to my aid indicated that mine was the second accident at this location that same day and that another accident had happened there the day before. There was a basketball tournament being played at the Pottsville gym.
I contacted the Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department (AHTD) and was told the area was not in their area of responsibility. The representative I talked with at the AHTD did check with Union Pacific (UP) and called me back promptly. He advised me UP was responsible for the crossing and signage was under the responsibility of the city of Pottsville. I have contacted the mayor and an alderman concerning the safety situation at this location. They promised to advise me of any improvements they plan to make. My main concern is that something be done to make this area safer for anyone traveling in this area for the first time so no one is injured or killed; vehicles can be repaired or replaced. I do want to express appreciation to each individual who came to our aid. Most of all, I praise God for His protection.
Yes, we need an aquatic center in Russellville.
Especially for the many seniors and baby boomers in the Arkansas River Valley. We need a warm and wonderful place to have regular swimming and water aerobic exercise.
All physicals recommend water aerobics for exercise for back, knees, balance, stretching etc. Most people need this form of exercise, especially those of us 50 or older.
Surely the area swim teams and swimming public would love to have this kind of facility.
Please add me to the list of strong supporters.


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Try something new: learning to sim with Tropico
Even veteran gamers need to stretch themselves sometimes. We sent Brenna on the adventure of a lifetime to master both a new genre and a tiny tropical nation.
Tropico headlines
Tropico 4 delayed, marks occasion with trailer
Island dictator sim Tropico 4 has been delayed, but to cheer you up, here's a new trailer.
El Presidente returns in Tropico 4 on PC
Kalypso Media has announced Tropico 4 is currently in development by Haemimont Games for PC. News on a possible console version of Tropico 4 will be made available soon.
Tropico 3 will have user created content available on XBL
Kalypso has announced that Tropico 3 will feature user-generated content on Xbox 360 through DLC. Pricing and content has yet to be confirmed, but this will be a first of sorts for XBL. Game's out this Friday, the 13th. Ooooo, scary! Via ElectronicTheatre.


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The search for a 'petrified' poodle which slipped from his colar in Halifax on Friday is still ongoing.
Darcy, who is a black miniature poodle went missing in Halifax town centre and has been the centre of an online Twitter campaign, directed by Stolen and Stray Pet, who said the dog was terrified.
Karen Blackburn, who is helping with the search, said: "Darcy is very much a 'mummy's boy'. He is 11 and slipped his collar in the town centre, he was chased by people who were trying to help but he is very timid and this just freaked him out.
"There have been numerous sightings on the day (June 17) in and around the Claremount area. First on North Bridge, then up New Bank towards Godley and past the Prospect Pub. By Range Bank, Claremount Road and as far as Ploughcroft.
"We are asking people to check garages and sheds, farmers to check barns and out buildings but if is there to just secure them and ring the owners. A lot of dog walkers walk along the top's of Claremount and up Swalesmoor. If people could look under bushes and across fields for him that would be wonderful.
"We have had fantastic support from Rawson Junior and Infant School who have handed out leaflets to every pupil and St Joseph's RC School have detailed Darcy on their weekly news letter."
Anyone with information is asked to call 07860584559 or 01422 351535.


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It's simple. Post your favorite loadout from your favorite game. You can post several, but be detailed. Include screenshots of your characters if you want.
In COV I had a standard ninja character that I had a lot of fun with. I believe I named him Ryu Ibaraki or something of the sort (I don't have any screenshots). He was a stalker with ninjitsu. He had that one katana with the holes in the back of the blade that looked kind of futuristic, and his armor was slightly cyberish looking but he still looked like a ninja. I could usually take on the bigger missions on my own if I played it smart. If a group of enemies started chasing me and I couldn't take them on, all I had to do was get out of sight and turn invisible for a minute. Then when they stopped paying attention I could sneak up right behind them and use assassination. It took the majority of their health away, and then it was just a matter of hack n slash.


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Doesn't matter what we get for him just anyway to get rid of our contract we have to do it.
With his contract in place this team will only get progressively worse over the next few years, we have no picks really and we will have no cap room to do anything about it.
Get rid of his contract off the books we can resign Lin, novak, JR Smith, Shumpert after next season.. Bring in decent free agents.. We can do ALL of that just with amar'es contract gone because it gives us 20 million cap room, plus we won't be forced to use the MLE on Lin.. So really 25 million dollars we can spend.


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|Product Rating: Date Posted: 2009-12-24 18:03:14
|Great Gift Idea for a Wine Lover
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Great Idea as a Gift. I am a receipient now, but I am considering to be a Gift Giver in a shortly... Thanks
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|Great Gift
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Gave this last year to each of my two sons who live in California. Combined it with the Cheese of the month club. Every month they call to thank me and tell me how they look forward to receiving this gift. The products are good quality and worth the money. Just renewed another year for them for Christmas.
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I love the info that comes with it too. The recipes and history are great!
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I get to try so many different types of wine plus I get to give some to my friends!
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text: Black men being more bad ass than white men may be more positive but it still blurs into stereotyping. You want to get bold, cast Reed Richards with a Black actor. Then gypsy Doom's fellow non-white positive feelings Reed can clash with his gypsies are white feelings. Also, we have a built-in explanation of why Reed is so go-it-alone and driven. And casting Ben Grimm as a homey follows naturally. Also, part of the Torch's original character is not being very smart or at least, being very inexperienced. Making him so badass in some respects is revisionist, to no good purporse. If he's so badass, why's he hanging with his older sister?


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Fans can hear The Weeknd's debut album Kiss Land a week early thanks to NPR.
The sexy R&B crooner The Weeknd (aka Abel Tesfaye) has already released three tracks including "Live For" featuring his buddy, Drake, "Love In The Sky" and "Belong to the World,"which includes a sample of Portishead's "Machine Gun" from their 2008 studio album, Third. Portishead's Geoff Barrow later lashed out at Tefaye, saying the sample was not approved. Tesfaye has said this album was inspired by Portishead.
Though this is The Weeknd's first official album, he made a name for himself with a string of successful mixtapes and singles, which were repackaged last November into Trilogy, a 30-song compilation that included the hit "Wicked Games."
Stream Kiss Land over at NPR.


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Think about the last meeting you had. Was it productive? Did you feel like a vital part of the proceedings? Did you take away anything valuable or actionable after it was over? I'd be willing to bet you answered 'no' to at least one of those questions.
Meetings have earned a bad rap because many of them are a waste of time. A survey of 500 office workers by officebroker.com found that UK employees spend around 16 hours per week in meetings, 과 25 percent of that time (about 4 hours) is wasted. So how can we change that? (더…)


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HTC Jetstream vs Apple iPad 2
Being the newest kid on the block definitely has its advantages, and it really shows with the HTC Jetstream as it excels in shooting photos & videos, packs support for AT&T's 4G LTE network, and incorporates HTC Scribe Technology. Moreover, the HTC Sense for tablet experience offers a lot of usefulness with its depth – despite its choppy appearance at times. Even in the face of stiff competition, the iPad 2 remains the most relevant tablet on the market thanks to its eye-catching looks and well-rounded performance. However, pricing is always something that can dictate success or failure with any product.
Boasting a pricey $849.99 outright cost, it's very hard to try and dish out the hard earned money to pick up the tablet that has the notoriety of being AT&T's first 4G LTE enabled tablet. At $120 more than the comparably equipped 3G-enabled 32GB version of the iPad 2, it seems warranted because it sports beefier hardware specs under the hood. Still, if you don't require any of those fancy luxuries, then the iPad 2 will be a reasonable choice as well since it continues to remain at the top of the ladder in this competitive market.
HTC Jetstream vs Apple iPad 2:
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1. bobfreking55 (Posts: 866; Member since: 15 Jul 2011)
Just looking at the cameras... u'll see the generation gap.
(Even if rear cameras are not that needed in tablets)
8 megapixels away...
2. DMan (unregistered)
Well, I´m not an Apple fan. But you also gotta consider the Ipad´s GPU is much better than those on Android counterparts.
12. bobfreking55 (Posts: 866; Member since: 15 Jul 2011)
The exynos chipset for the phone is a lot better than that tablet chipset.
18. cklude (unregistered)
The jetstream is on a whole different (higher) level when it comes to chipset though.
24. NeXoS (Posts: 292; Member since: 03 May 2011)
The Galaxy S II phone can even kick the iPad 2's butt:
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That's a phone beating a tablet in webpage rendering speed tests.
3. box (unregistered)
I can't fathom why the Jetstream is priced so high. Yes, it's LTE capable and has the highest resolution camera on a currently-popular tablet, but even the aging Xoom and the Galaxy Tab 10.1 are lower priced, and offer similar overall performance, and for a much more approachable price. For this money, I could get multiple lower-end tablets, or a Viewsonic ViewPad Pro (whichever the one is that runs both Windows7 and has the Android emulator) and money left over for a low-end netbook. I hope the price drops like a rock
4. HTCiscool (Posts: 449; Member since: 16 Jul 2011)
Just wait for the Ee Pad slider, the sequal to the Transformer,the only android tablet that didn't fail miserably and was priced correctly. All other honeycomb tabs sucked. Save for the Sony tablet S, which is actually decent.
11. bobfreking55 (Posts: 866; Member since: 15 Jul 2011)
The tablet s is not that descent. The slider is not a sequel and yes, u should wait for better products.
Honeycomb may suck, but Ice Cream Sandwich will be a lot better than that.
13. BenCjamin (Posts: 80; Member since: 13 May 2011)
Also the Samsung Galaxy 10.1 Tab is way superior to the EEE pad. And it definately didn't fail miserably. Have you even looked at the other Tabs out there?
20. bobfreking55 (Posts: 866; Member since: 15 Jul 2011)
In size only. THERE"S NO EFFIN PORTS ON THE GTAB 10.1.
5. taz89 (Posts: 2014; Member since: 03 May 2011)
lol everytime i hear that voice i already know that this is going to be biased towards apple...
6. monstermash123 (unregistered)
The Jetstream could be better than the iPad in every category, but it won't help sales. Not because of Apple "fanboys" or anything like that...but because HTC is CRAZY for selling the Jetstream for $850. That's insane for a tablet running an Android OS, I don't care what it does.The only way to be competitive with the iPad is to price it a little lower and offer better hardware specs in some areas. This product will be going the way of the motorola xoom. It might find a niche with scribe technology, but I doubt that this will become a mainstream tablet (at it's current price), carrier subsidy support or not.
17. rayjones09 (Posts: 149; Member since: 16 Dec 2010)
That was a very good comment. Well done.
27. John from NY (unregistered)
Very nice comment...hope some folks over at HTC could hear you...actually Apple is paying a lot to build its image especially through movies. So you are not just buying a tablet..you are buying a fashion item and believe me, although I do not tottaly agree with this, in this world brand image is #1...
8. jcoberg10 (Posts: 112; Member since: 30 Oct 2009)
if this tablet was on the true LTE network with verizon i would probably buy it right now, on 2 year contract for $550.
16. atrix 4g (unregistered)
actually att 4g lte network rolled out on sunday, i know its extremly small compared to verizon, but its been proven to be faster than verizons 4g lte
9. BK (unregistered)
When doing a comparison, please compare products with the same OS.
DO NOT take OS A & B and compare it. How on earth are we to know which hardware is better if the software used is different?
Apple vs G.Tab
Apple vs Flyer
Apple vs Playbook
Apple vs Xoom
Apple vs Iconia
Apple vs Transformer
For god's sake do a proper comparison and not 'Win7 Corei7200k vs WinXp Core2Duo' style trash.
15. Why me (unregistered)
and yet again apple is the winner on the count of the s**ty iOS and even s**tier camera and specs
19. mr.neutrallity1 (unregistered)
All comparisons done on this site treat Apple as the "favorite child". In every comparison that's been done with Apple vs xxxxxxx there is always noticeable favoritism in the writing. When the Apple is better by a bit it's conveyed as being far superior. When the Apple has clearly been edged out of the top spot it's conveyed as a draw and a matter of taste. We can clearly tell what gadgets sit on your nightstand, but for the sake of journalism can you knock it off! It's getting more difficult to give credence to any of your "reviews" when they're so obviously slanted! More fact, less opinion please.
23. Dojob (unregistered)
I have always follow this side for along time and it's always bias to American Product. Either Apple or Android!!!!! American like to issue a propaganda and so as Apple. That's why they succeed to sell all their products. They like to make rumors like Apple staff left their Iphone 4 & Iphone 5 under construction in a Bar and bla bla bla so that they can sell more their overprice product. Before Apple enter the Smart market we rarely heard that this smart company sueing other company for surviving of their company. What a coward... strategy. Another web side that is worship Apple is Mobile-Review. where the author worship Steve Jobs as a god. What a bias. Remember Apple you won't be survive forever. Remember the history of the first PC created during the 80s where all your product has been beaten by IBM, However it is time the history return where the other competitors will leave you behind as what happen on the 80s.
26. stevescrewu (unregistered)
If the stupid Pad cannot run smoother as a dumb app launcher, one should just bin it.
Android Honeycomb btw, is a full experience OS. Not just a dumb app launcher with big screen.
Don't be a sheep & get screwed by Steve.
33. penos ta (unregistered)
most people desire having i-Pad, but it is not mean i-Pad is the best,,
38. travy (unregistered)
iphone 4s is the best
41. ArmageddonX (Posts: 96; Member since: 11 May 2011)
I was planning on buying two HTC Jetstreams but after the announcement of the $850 price point... NO thank you! Not when I can get a Asus Transformer for $390 at some retailers.
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AHF Releases 2011 Equine Research Project Summaries
In late September the Arabian Horse Foundation (AHF) released summaries of the research projects the organization funded in 2011. Studies included research on cerebellar abiotrophy, melanomas, the genetics involved in equine metabolic syndrome and cushing's disease, and hoof and ground interaction.
The Cerebellar Abiotrophy Project
Cerebellar abiotrophy (CA) is a debilitating neurologic disorder causes degeneration of the cerebellum and mainly affects Arabian foals.
The cerebellum is the part of the brain that plays an important role in the integration of sensory perception, coordination, and motor control. Cerebellar abiotrophy results from the loss of a specific type of neuron (known as Purkinje cells) in the cerebellum, causing head tremors and a lack of balance equilibrium, among other neurologic deficits. There is no treatment for the disease, and the more severely affected foals are routinely euthanized before adulthood because of the risk they pose to themselves and others.
Cecilia Penedo, PhD, a geneticist at the University of California, Davis, Veterinary Genetics Laboratory, discovered in 2010 a genetic mutation in which two candidate genes overlap each other, and this mutation is believed to be linked to the development of CA.
"Because this mutation is tied to more than one gene, the VGL is conducting further study of the two candidate genes, MUTYH and TOE1," the AHF project summary explained. "Part of the ongoing work includes 'expression studies' to help evaluate the functional aspects of these two genes and determine what effect this mutation as on them."
The Susceptibility of Gray Horses to Skin Cancer
Co-funded by the Morris Animal Foundation, one of the AHF's 2011 projects was to investigate why some gray horses seem more prone to developing melanomas than others.
Melanomas are a type of skin tumor that can affect up to 80% of gray horses over the age of 15. These tumors often begin as small, nodular growths near the horse's tail before spreading to other areas of the body.
"It is well known that gray coat color predisposes horses to the formation of dermal melanomas," the project summary stated. "However, some gray horses seem to be protected from the development of melanoma. The reason for the decreased incidence of melanoma in these horses is unclear. This study will classify melanoma patients into risk categories based on genetic predispositions."
Molly McCue, DVM, MS, PhD, Dipl. ACVIM, assistant professor at the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine, is heading up the research project, which will continue with the goal of identifying horses at risk of developing melanoma earlier to increase available treatment time.
Genetic Mapping of Equine Metabolic Syndrome and Cushing's Disease
In a project that began as a result of another's completion, Samantha A. Brooks, PhD, assistant professor of equine genetics at Cornell University, is working to evaluate the genetics behind equine metabolic syndrome (EMS) and equine cushing's disease.
"(A previous study) produced the first documentation of the frequency by breed of elevated plasma adrenocorticotrophic hormone and hyperinsulinemia (high levels of insulin in the blood)," the project summary explained. "Based on these data, the Arabian horse was chosen for further study as (this breed) has a moderate risk for EMS and historically contributed to the development of many breeds."
The researchers working on the current study are asking Arabian horse owners to consider participating in the study with the help of their primary veterinarian. To participate, owners and veterinarians must provide a DNA sample, health and diet histories, body measures, photos, and pedigree information. For more information or to participate, visit the Cornell University website.
Equine Hoof Interaction with the Ground Surface
The AHF also described a study that will be carried out at the Western University of Health Science by Babak Faramarzi, DVM, MSc, CVA, PhD, assistant professor in the College of Veterinary Medicine. The research project will evaluate the Arabian horse's hoof interaction with the ground surface and the impact trimming and hoof conformation has on that interaction.
"The few available (related) studies are focused on Thoroughbred, Standardbred, and Quarter Horses while Arabian horses are underrepresented," the project summary noted.
With this study, the research team and the AHF hope to:
- Study the correlation between hoof anatomy and force distribution;
- Study the changes in force distribution in response to the changes in the hoof anatomy (via trimming); and
- Identify and prevent pathologies that arise from changes in normal anatomy and biomechanics of the foot.
For more information about the AHF and their current research projects, visit arabianhorsefoundation.org.
About the Author
Erica Larson, News Editor
Erica Larson, news editor, holds a degree in journalism with an external specialty in equine science from Michigan State University in East Lansing. A Massachusetts native, she grew up in the saddle and has dabbled in a variety of disciplines including foxhunting, saddle seat, and mounted games. Currently, Erica competes in eventing with her OTTB, Dorado.
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Watching Rent, One Last Time
When Rent first premiered on Broadway, the musical—a rock and roll mishmash polemic about New York City's poor bohemian youth, the AIDS epidemic, and the struggle and ultimate power of being oneself ("faggots, lezzies, dykes," whatever)—it seemed destined to get fabulous acclaim and burn out quickly. The acclaim most certainly arrived, Rent won a whole slew of Tonys and, indeed, the Pulitzer Prize for drama (so rarely awarded to musical works). But its longevity was a true surprise. The mythos surrounding its sexy young cast and the untimely death of the show's creator, Jonathan Larson, helped (along with crazed, devoted legions of "Rentheads") the show power through 12 years at the Nederlander on 41st street. It closed just last night. I managed to catch its penultimate performance on Saturday. I first saw Rent when I was 13 years old, at the Shubert theater in Boston. It was the first touring company, and they ended up doing a heavily extended six month run. I saw it five times with various combinations of friends. I saw it twice more when it returned in 2000 (17 years old, a little more cynical), sleeping overnight in front of the theater for $20 first or second row rush seats. So I was familiar, in a very distinct sense and muscle memory way, with the junk pile of a set that looms on stage when you walk in, that giddy feeling you have knowing that it will soon be warmed and lit up. I was soaking wet from the hurricane or tropical storm or whatever that passed through, and felt appropriately bedraggled in the Nederlander, which was completely overhauled, and yet distressed, when the show came in. I got a tiny and expensive little glass of red wine and asked the bartender what was coming in next. "Guys and Dolls," he said grumpily. A standing ovation greeted the cast as they walked out on stage at the top of the show. When they launched into the first salvo of sing-speaking and then the barnstormer song, "Rent," it was both pleasantly familiar and also a little off. The cast seemed a bit tired, as did the seats and the walls and even that trusty junky set. Or maybe it was just me, now maybe feeling too wet and too cold to really enjoy anything. Plus I was alone and still drinking the sad little wine and maybe feeling older and a little less bedazzled by these colorful young people's hyperbolic emotions. The performances were all fine, though some folks were a bit miscast. Mimi was a beautiful singer but too operatic for the scratchy, desperate role. Roger was even more melodramatic than usual, and Mark even more detached and forgettable. Eden Espinosa (from Wicked and that unfortunate Bklyn: The Musical) played a fun, chipper, kinda wholesome Maureen and Tracie Thoms, from the ughhhh movie version, was a strong and sexy Joanne. A couple of the original chorus members were back, which was fun to see but also a little...depressing. Things picked up as the first act zipped along (faster than I remembered), "Another Day" and "Christmas Bells" particular highlights. And then came the rainy and smoky intermission and the cast walking out in a line to sing "Seasons of Love," met by another standing ovation (getting tired from standing) and the death-filled, downer tumble of the second act ("Without You" was still lovely, if oversung). By the time the reliably stirring finale was belted, I admit I was won over all over again—if not by this particular cast and slightly wrong tempo and definite datedness of the material, certainly by the old, bittersweet, inclusive spirit of the show, still alive in the audience of, I'm guessing, mostly longtime devotees. Though my seatmates were newbies. I met Debbie, a woman who had seen the movie and loved its soundtrack. When her husband passed away two years ago, she took comfort in the soundtrack's (yes a bit hokey by now, but still something good and hopeful) message of survival and rememberance and weathering all things as best as one can. She said she loved the show and was very glad she'd finally stopped procrastinating and bought the ticket. To my right were Lily and TJ, two precocious 13-year-olds (the cirrrcle of liiiife). Both devoted theatre fans (I believe they said they'd seen Gypsy, which is sorta heavy stuff for their age, no?), TJ had seen Rent on stage before, while Lily had only seen the film. She said they were "obsessed" with the soundtrack. Throughout the show she rocked back and forth, sat as far forward in her seat as she could, and occasionally grabbed TJ and whispered something to him. She seemed rapt and enamored, and I felt briefly jealous that I couldn't enjoy the thing for the first time again. But I was glad that she could. After the long (and blessedly final) standing ovation, I turned to ask the kids' what their final impressions were. But they'd already disappeared into the crush of people cramming their way out of the theater. In some ways I was glad I didn't get to ask them. If they'd said something not so good I think I would have been crushed. I prefer to assume they loved it as I did when I was 13 and feeling revolutionary. And though I had maybe seen something not that good that night, I was still happy I'd made the effort one last time. The show will live on for years and years in tours and awkward, wobbly college productions, but here (and at the New York Theatre Workshop downtown) was where it had first bloomed and flourished. 12 years of "today," now ceding, finally, to tomorrow.


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I'm all over the place about how to do this. I am terrible at staying in the ditch and don't have a walking foot with a ditch guide so that's out. I thought about just stitching down the center of each strip (and across the opposite direction strips) like a 2" grid but I am not 100% certain all the strips are exactly 2" wide. And I would have to use a guide to keep stitching in the center. So then I thought maybe I would do it diagonally about 2" apart. At least that way I'm not following any lines. I started it (but only a couple of passes) about 1/2" inside the seams but that ends up being about 1" apart and will take me forever. So how would you do it? I'm not ready to try free motion yet.
And how much thread does it take to do a lap quilt? I bought 2 small spools of gutermann thread-that is what the lady at the LQS suggested. I filled 2 bobbins, went across the top about 4 times, and one spool is completely empty. Needless to say it's pretty obvious 2 spools isn't going to cut it. So I will order a big spool somewhere but should I order 2? Is there some rule of thumb or magic formula on how much it'll take?
Gale, I think I would just stitch diagonally from corner to corner of each block, so it will be big X's through each block when you're finished. Do you have any painters tape? I just lay down a long strip of tape that I line up through the corners and then us the tape as a guide for my stitch line.
As for the thread, I don't know what to tell you, but I would think 2 spools would be enough - as long as they're not those sample spools.
I've added the photo of your quilt below so others can see it here.
Gillette, WY
The blocks are 10" so an X would be too far apart right? Maybe I'll do it diagonally like that and then do another line right in between each pair of lines-so it would be 5" apart. And if it was still too far apart I could go again and be 2.5" apart.
I know I'm making this more complicated than it needs to be. That's just my way. lol
Read the package your batting came in and it will tell you how far apart you can stitch. the large Xs might work. The painter's tape is a great tool to keep you stitching straight.
Big Xs would work, as long as the batting instructions say you can stitch that far apart. You could do a grid pattern on the diagonal, then you don't have to worry about the lines being exactly in the middle of the strips. Very pretty quilt :-)
very nice quilt Gale. I like the suggestions of the others.
Chiliwist Valley
You're going to think I'm nuts to have done this, but I'm about to start a quilt that also is rectangle-based, and have been thinking about how I would quilt it. I made up a simplified version of yours on EQ6, and put quilting in some of the blocks to illustrate my idea. This would be fairly easy, and quick, using the painters tape or marking with water-soluble markers before it's sandwiched. The smaller squares aren't that small, so they would not be too hard. You could add squares at the intersection of the blocks if the stitching is too far apart. If it were mine I would also stitch in the ditch around each block.
Good luck, and thanks for helping me spend a few minutes to improve my EQ skills.
Judy J, That is an awesome diagram... wow...great work!
Me - to quilt this quilt - I think I would do a diagonal across the quilt and space them 2" apart. Then do the same grid the opposite direction.
and then you could do an nice medium meander all over it with the occasional butterfly or bug or star!
I like Judy's design but if you are a beginner quilter then this would be a lot of threads to tie in that is why i would either do a design that ran from one edge to the other or do a meander - love to hear what you decide to do!
Ohh I like that diagram. And I can see a way where I could do the larger diamonds in a continuous run but not the small ones. I need to decide if I want to mess with marking a top (I just ordered a new chacoliner-mine is white and not showing up well on this top) or if I want to use a guide on my walking foot and do a grid.
I didn't know I could map out a diagram like that in EQ. I'll have to check that out.
Althea :this would be a lot of threads to tie in
I'm confessing my ignorance. I've heard that phrase but I don't know what it means. How do you "tie in threads"?
gale, your quilt is very cute. i think anything you choose will look good. i like doing circular or curvy patterns when the piecing is straight lines. something like a roman-grecco continuous key shape would look good too. gini
gini in north idaho
judy, great diagram. this would look great on gales quilt gini
Judy, I like the quilting diagram you designed for Gale. And I just read, Gale likes it, too, so it's good all around
Judy Johnson:
Althea :this would be a lot of threads to tie in
I'm confessing my ignorance. I've heard that phrase but I don't know what it means. How do you "tie in threads"?
I am pretty sure it's tying off the threads rather than backstitching at the beginning and end of a run of quilting. You pull the top thread to the back and then tie the two to secure. I do it with machine applique.
If I'm wrong someone feel free to correct me.


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A Teacher Tote is a Librarian-selected collection of children's trade books and other library materials relating to one subject. Totes are designed to supplement textbooks and enrich curriculum. It is our goal that through this service, learning will be enhanced and both teacher and students will become more aware of what the public library has to offer.
Totes are meant to be used in classroom situations with students in preschool to grade 12 (not for displays, personal use, college projects, etc.).
What do Teacher Totes contain?
Totes will contain approximately 20 items, depending on the subject and the availability of materials. Totes may include books (children's books and/or teacher manuals/activity books), magazines, audio books. A list of materials in the Tote will be provided.
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How can I get a Teacher Tote?
Teacher Totes will be loaned to any teacher (preschool to grade 12) by calling the Youth Services Department at the Main Library at (330) 399-8807, ext. 206 or by completing an online Teacher Tote request form at least one week (7 days) in advance. You may reserve a Tote up to one month in advance (no earlier).
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You can park a boat or a trailer in an open space outside your home as long as it's in a designated parking space.
But what constitutes a parking space? The lawn, a gravel driveway on a side yard, or an asphalt driveway?
These are the type of questions that still need to be answered before the Planning and Zoning Board will move forward with certain recommendations to the town's property maintenance code.
The Planning and Zoning Board Property Maintenance Code Subcommittee submitted its findings to the planning board at its Tuesday, Feb. 19 regular meeting.
Ultimately, though, the planning board expressed a desire Tuesday to receive further direction from the Longboat Key Town Commission to take a harder look at parking Key-wide.
For more information, pick up a copy of Thursday's Feb. 21 Longboat Observer.
Contact Kurt Schultheis at [email protected].