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Couples who have been together a while celebrate anniversaries in many ways
By Jef tingley
At the risk of sounding like a song from Rent: How does a couple measure a year? It's the question many same-sex partners are faced with when they make it past 365 days together and seek to fix that elusive date they call their "anniversary." Was it the first glance? First date? First, uhh, encounter? Or how about the day they loaded the cats in the U-Haul and moved in together?
The answer, it seems, is yes to all of the above. But whether grand or subtle, these couples had their own reasons and ways for making their anniversaries an affair to remember.
Jack Evans and George Harris met each other on Jan. 19, 1961 at the Taboo Room, a long-defunct gay bar located on Lomo Alto Drive off Lemmon Avenue. Earlier this year, they decided to mark their golden anniversary.
"Fifty years and still goin' strong!" Harris crows.
To celebrate, they invited a group of 16 friends to fly to Los Angeles in early April. The couple spend a day touring the city, including a trip to the Getty Museum, before they all boarded the Princess Sapphire for a one-week Mexican Riviera cruise. The adventure included stopovers in Puerto Vallarta and San Jose del Cabo.
"It was wonderful," says Evans. "A great, harmonious, no-drama group."
Lakewood residents David Wood and Don Hendershot met 25 years ago at a tea dance at the infamous Parliament House in Orlando, Fla.; however, it was just this year that they took their relationship to the next level, getting legally married in Boston on March 25.
It was certainly a day they'll never forget. Taking the marriage advice of "something blue" too literally, Hendershot fell from a ladder the day before the wedding, leaving him with a broken hand and bruised ribs going into the ceremony. Major body trauma aside, the intimate wedding came off without a hitch — "except for my unexpected explosion of tears when we exchanged vows," says Wood.
The duo credit the wedding of a younger couple they are friends with for prompting them to make the move from longtime live-ins to actual husband status. "We had been discussing how we were going to celebrate 25 years and seeing such a young couple tie the knot actually inspired us to do the same," Wood says.
Oak Cliff residents Kathy Jack and Susie Buck also celebrated one of their anniversaries (year seven) with a wedding. As a result, the couple, now together 15 years, claims two anniversary dates for their very own. "Our anniversary is Feb. 14, which was not planned," says Jack of the Valentine's Day milestone. "But our wedding anniversary is Feb. 15, which was planned." The date change was apparently made to best accommodate the schedule of the couple and their friends as they traveled to Hawaii for a destination wedding.
It was a trip they will both remember for years to come. "Maui on your wedding night. Waves crashing. Champagne. How much better can it get?" says Buck. "[We are] hoping to get away for our 20th to Greece."
For Oak Cliff couple Todd Johnson and Tom Caraway, who will celebrate their 12-year anniversary on Nov. 3, the special day wasn't about rushing to the altar — it was about traveling the world together.
"For our 10-year anniversary, we wanted to go someplace special," says Johnson. "Paris kept popping up, but it seemed like such a cliché. Surely, we could be more original than that. But neither of us had ever been and it was the best decision. Paris is a very special place, my favorite city on the planet. Just strolling the streets of St. Germain, the Marais. The beauty of the city is so inspiring. I now understand why you see people making out on practically every street corner."
He's quick to add that Parisian dining was equally as appealing a part of the trip for the self-proclaimed foodies. "[We] decided to eat our way across the city. All the bistros and patisseries offered one delicious bite after another. For our official anniversary dinner, we went to Alain Ducasse at the Hotel Plaza Athenee, considered one of the finest restaurants in the world. It was like something out of a movie: crystal chandeliers, haute couture decor, formal service but happily not stuffy. We couldn't get over the food: guinea fowl with truffle pie, steamed langoustines, asparagus with black truffles."
However, it's how the couple ended the anniversary excursion that really stands out. "We visited Pere Lachaise, the largest cemetery in Paris. It's the one where Oscar Wilde and Jim Morrison are buried. I know. A cemetery? Romantic?" says Johnson. "But there we were in this perfectly still, quiet place amid the bustle of Paris. The sun was close to setting. The gravestones cast long shadows across the lawn. There was something about the moment that was magical. You focus on the beauty and fragility of life, and it makes you thankful for everything that you have — especially the love that you have. We took each other's hands and strolled along the cemetery. It's my favorite moment of the trip."
So perhaps the folks in Rent have it right. Maybe you do measure a year in cups of coffee and sunsets? Or, maybe it's wedding rings and graveyard strolls? Regardless of what it takes, it seems each couple has their own way of making the phrase "happy anniversary" truly mean something.
— Additional reporting by David Taffet
This article appeared in the Dallas Voice print edition May 6, 2011.


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By Jeff McDonald
OKLAHOMA CITY — When Spurs coach Gregg Popovich looks at film from Games 1 and 2 of the Western Conference finals and compares it to Games 3, 4, and 5, he sees two teams that are mirror images of each other.
And not in a good way, if you're the Spurs.
"I think the first two games, Oklahoma City didn't do a very good job of hitting the open man," Popovich said. "They were pretty hell bent for leather and didn't really play with all the pieces, and we took those games.
"And (now), it's sort of reversed."
The Spurs are down 3-2 in the series heading into Game 6 tonight at Chesapeake Energy Arena, after opening with a 2-0 lead.
During the past three games, the Thunder have spread the scoring wealth among role players such as Serge Ibaka, Kendrick Perkins, Thabo Sefolosha and Daequan Cook.
The Spurs' offense, meanwhile, has at times looked like more of a solo act.
"When I look at the film now, you can see us try to do some things on our own," Popovich said. "Too many people doing it on their own — out of good intent — but it leads to contested shots, leads to turnovers, that kind of thing, where you see Oklahoma City passing the ball and playing like we did in the first two games."
With the ball failing to move during much of their three losses, the Spurs have totaled 57 assists and 52 turnovers. They have committed 21 turnovers apiece three times, including a Game 1 in which they were victorious.
Manu Ginobili has coughed up a team-high 15 turnovers in the past three games. Tony Parker has 11.
OKC got 28 points off turnovers in Monday night's 108-103 Game 5 victory at the AT&T Center that went down to the wire.
"They are a good enough team already," Popovich said. "I don't think they need our help."
Neal skips flight: Guard Gary Neal was not on board the Spurs' flight to Oklahoma City on Tuesday, Popovich said.
"He's not feeling well," Popovich told the Express-News before the charter plane left San Antonio.
Asked if it was anything serious, Popovich said, "No."
A Spurs spokesperson later said Neal is "a little sick" but scheduled to join the team tonight.
In 15 minutes off the bench Monday, Neal scored two points on a pair of free throws. He was 0 for 6 from the field, including 0 for 3 from 3-point territory.
Cashing in: At this point in the postseason, money is the last thing on the minds of the players on the four teams still alive, but there is a large chunk at stake in both conference finals.
The teams that make it to the NBA Finals will add at least $1,525,515 to the pool of money to be split. That is the amount the losing team in the Finals receives. The players on the title team will split $2,302,232.
The Spurs went into the Western Conference finals with a playoff pool of $1,097,592. They earned $328,078 of that for their first-place finish in the Western Conference in the regular season.
Maturity aids Thunder: Veteran Oklahoma City forward Nick Collison said the Thunder's growing maturity helped them win Monday's game.
When faced with similar challenges last season, Collison thinks the Thunder would have lost the game.
"Last year in those games, it seems like every one of those games got away from us," Collison said. "I don't know the stats, but we had a lot of leads in those games. When things started going bad, we started to lose it a little bit, and it made it worse. Now, we've been able to snap out of it and play better."
No guarantees: After taking control of the series with three straight victories, Oklahoma City's Scott Brooks is on the verge of making his first trip to the NBA Finals as a coach.
But the Spurs will remain a formidable obstacle in Game 6, Brooks said.
"We're on our home floor, but that doesn't guarantee automatic victory," he said. "They're not going to give us the game. They're not just going to say we lost three in a row, we're going to give in.
"We know we have a tough challenge ahead. We know we have a great opportunity, although we just have to play with the same energy, the same force, the same determination that we did the last few games."
Staff writers Mike Monroe, Tom Orsborn and Tim Griffin contributed to this report.
Western Conference finals
(Thunder lead best-of-7 series 3-2)
Game 1: @Spurs 101, Thunder 98
Game 2: @Spurs 120, Thunder 111
Game 3: @Thunder 102, Spurs 82
Game 4: @thunder 109, Spurs 103
Game 5: Thunder 108, @Spurs 103
Game 6: Wednesday – Spurs @ Thunder, 8:00 p.m. TNT
*Game 7: Friday – Spurs vs. Thunder, 8:00 p.m. TNT
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Wasatch Range (South) > Mount Nebo > Climber's Log
Mount Nebo Climber's Log
[ Sign the Climber's Log ]
|Mt. Nebo via North Route
Date Climbed: Jul 12, 2009
|Great hike with few patches of snow left. Flowers were everywhere. Only saw 2 other people via North route all day. Was very proud of my 11 year old that made it up and back.
|Posted Jul 13, 2009 3:07 pm
|South Summit via Willow Creek
Date Climbed: Sep 8, 2002
|Very steep trail to start off with. Awesome view from the top.
|Posted Jan 9, 2009 11:59 am
|Mike's first hike with me.
Date Climbed: Jul 20, 2008
|I wanted to do Nebo and didn't have anyone to go with me. I don't know how I did it, but I talked Mike into going with me. It was a great hike and Mike did awesome for his first "real" peak. We took the North route. We could see a nasty thunder storm coming in as we got to the top. Made it off the top before the storm came.
|Posted Jan 8, 2009 4:23 pm
|Great Hike
Date Climbed: Jul 20, 2008
|Fantastic Hike, It was a very Hot day, somewhere in the 90s. We started at 9am and got back to the car at around 3pm spent about 45 minutes on top. Watch out for the thunder storms during the summer, They started to build up around noon or so. I'm not going to lie to you, It was a hard hike for me, but I am so glad I made it, I think the view from the top is second to none. highly recommend this hike.
|Posted Dec 30, 2008 8:58 pm
|Mutiple routes and climbs
|Alot of times first trip in 1995
|Posted Dec 7, 2008 11:18 pm
|Lots of snow
Date Climbed: Oct 15, 2008
|Yes, I did forget my boots, so I wore skate shoes and cotton socks to the summit. About a foot of snow starting right after North Peak. The final ridge is awesome, I'd love to get it in the winter. A must-do!
|Posted Oct 29, 2008 11:24 am
|One Hard Hike
Date Climbed: Sep 11, 2004
|I hiked Mount Nebo in September of 2004 with my friend Bruce from Wyoming. Of all the Utah high points I have hiked thus far, this is the toughest. It may have had something to do with taking the wrong trail and having to bushwack up a steep talus slope to get back on track, but nonetheless...
|Posted Sep 8, 2008 12:38 am
|North Ridge
Date Climbed: Aug 23, 2008
|Summited on a beautiful Saturday afternoon from the North Ridge. Saw only a few other groups. Great hike that is not so hard.
|Posted Aug 26, 2008 5:20 pm
|South Summit via Andrew's Ridge
Date Climbed: Jul 24, 2008
|A beautiful day for an amazing hike. We made it to the summit in 4.5 hours (at a very leisurely pace). Our descent to the trailhead took about 2.5 hours. This is a challenging route with plenty of scenery to enjoy along the way.
|Posted Aug 11, 2008 6:03 pm
|North Ridge
Date Climbed: Jul 6, 2008
|Very nice area and bag North peak on your way up as well. Pics and map at http://www.willhiteweb.com/utah_climbing/wasatch_mountains/nebo_loop/mount_nebo_090.htm
|Posted Jul 15, 2008 9:51 pm
|With Klas
Date Climbed: Sep 9, 2016
|Sept 9, 2016 - with KLAS, Monument Trailhead. 3 hours up and
2 hours down.
May 8, 2010 - Went up pole canyon with the UCC on May 8, 2010. We got about 19 people to the peak.
Nov. 1, 2008 - Climbed to the North Peak via the North Route (2.75 hours), then traversed to the Middle Peak (45 minutes), then continued over to the South Peak (1.5 hours). Descended via Andrews Ridge to to the Nebo Bench trail and followed that back to the Mona Pole road. Over all covered almost 18 miles and approximately 4000 vertical feet (going from peak to peak to peak one has to lose and regain about 500 feet of elevation). Round trip with food and picture breaks included took about 9.5 hours. See the video.
~North Peak/ South Peak/ No Peak~
Soloed the South Peak, via Andrew's Ridge, Oct 15, 2005.
Bagged the North Peak with WarriorPoet, via the North Route, Sept 3, 2007.
Tried for the South Peak, via Willow Creek, Jan 19, 2008 but didn't summit.
|Posted Jun 3, 2008 3:58 pm
|mtn runr
|Spring is Here!
Date Climbed: May 17, 2008
|and it brought out the ATV's in Mona Pole Canyon. We didn't don snowshoes until well into Jone's Canyon, well above its intersection with the Mona Pole Road. We got 6,300 vertical feet and sunburned. Great day!
|Posted May 18, 2008 1:22 pm
|October ascent
Date Climbed: Oct 27, 2007
|09/10 North route, north summit. Great hike and views from the top. Pretty crowded for Nebo.
10/07 Took the south route to south summit. Loved every minute of it even after tweaking my knee on the way down. Had the mountain to myself, didn't see another soul on my way up or down. To me, that's perfect and I really connected to Nebo.
|Posted Apr 2, 2008 6:21 pm
|Winter Route via Mona
Date Climbed: Jan 26, 2008
|I signed up to go with BYU Outdoors Unlimited, because some friends wanted do it that way so they could rent the gear, and I don't have a lot of winter climbing experience yet. At about 9,000 ft. one of our guides was feeling queezy, and the other guide decided to go back down with him. At a little over 10,000 ft. A diabetic guy got sick, and so we all went back down with the remaining guide. basically it was a waste of money, because I already have all my own gear. Lesson learned: take a level 1 avalanche course, get your own equipment, and don't waste money on professional guides.
|Posted Mar 10, 2008 10:50 pm
|Re: Winter Route via Mona
|"Professional" guides? You use the term very loosely, yes? :)
|Posted Jun 3, 2008 4:01 pm
|North Ridge
Date Climbed: Jun 14, 2007
|My big sister and I made it to the top of North Nebo. Honor to climb the highest peak in the Wasatch. Great time and a tough short climb.
|Posted Dec 25, 2007 12:39 pm
|More than meets the eye.
Date Climbed: Jul 29, 1980
|We had picked the Andrews Ridge (South) route. All of a sudden, this big rainstorm comes from seemingly NOWHERE. We were stranded
inside our vehicle overnight. The morning dawned clear, and the
summit was reached in short order. The weather can change rapidly,
on this very prominent Utah land form and towering summit pyramid.
|Posted Dec 8, 2007 9:26 pm
|North Peak
Date Climbed: Sep 3, 2007
|Gorgeous day, but a very crowded mountain. Good "last hoorah" before classes began.
|Posted Oct 1, 2007 7:23 pm
|Steve Elmer
|North Peak and Mt. Nebo
Date Climbed: Sep 30, 2007
|Climbed North Peak first and then onto North Nebo. About 6 inches of fresh snow made for some extra fun. From the North Peak Trailhead it was about 2:55 to the top of North Nebo.
|Posted Sep 30, 2007 8:36 pm
|hey hey
|been up a couple times. summer and early spring.
|Posted Sep 5, 2007 1:58 pm


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text: Meta Rate My Team PokéBase - Pokémon Q&A Login Register All Activity Questions Unanswered Tags Users Ask a Question Rules Chat Which of the following pokemon should I leave off my team in order to make room for Togekiss? 2 votes 4,176 views I hope this doesn't get hid because I am trying to make this specific enough. I want as much type coverage as possible, and I want to have an almost even balance between special and physical attackers. Please help! My team: Swampert - Curse - Earthquake - Stealth Rock - Avalanche Item Attached: Ice Gem Ability: Torrent EVs: 252 HP / 136 Def / 120 SDef Careful Nature (+SDef, -SAtk) Ferrothorn - Spikes - Power Whip - Gyro Ball - Leech Seed Item Attached: Rocky Helmet Ability: Iron Barbs EVs: 252 HP / 48 Def / 208 SDef Relaxed nature (+Def, -Spd) Hydreigon - Draco Meteor - Dark Pulse - Surf - Flamethrower Item Attached: Choice Scarf Ability: Levitate EVs: 4 HP / 252 SAtk / 252 Spd Modest Nature (+SAtk, -Atk) Scizor - Superpower - U-Turn - Pursuit - Bullet Punch Item Attached: Choice Band Ability: Technician EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spd Jolly Nature (+Spd, -SAtk) Infernape - Stone Edge - Overheat - Close Combat - Grass Knot Item Attached: Life Orb Ability: Blaze EVs: 64 Atk / 252 SAtk / 192 Spd Naive Nature (+Spd, -SDef) Starmie - Rapid Spin - Thunderbolt - Surf - Ice Beam Item Attached: Leftovers Ability: Natural Cure EVs: 40 HP/ 176 SAtk / 252 Spd This is the Togekiss that I want to put on my team: Togekiss - Wish - Air Slash - Aura Sphere - Thunder Wave Item Attached: Brightpowder Ability: Serene Grace EVs: 252 SAtk / 4 SDef / 252 Spd Bold Nature (+Def, -Atk) I don't want to take out Hydreigon, Ferrothorn, or Swampert. Please explain your reasoning. If you give a good enough reason, I will take out any of my Pokemon. Thanks in advance! team white ou togekiss asked Jul 21, 2011 by aStryker97 retagged Jan 9, 2013 by Pokemaster Don't worry, its specific enough. commented Jul 21, 2011 by trachy Thanks trachy! commented Jul 21, 2011 by aStryker97 bright powder is banned commented Jul 21, 2011 by Speed freak Please log in or register to add a comment. Please log in or register to answer this question. 1 Answer 2 votes Best answer this is what i would use i will post reasons below Ferrothorn (M) @ Rocky Helmet Trait: Iron Barbs EVs: 252 HP / 68 Def / 188 SDef Impish Nature (+Def, -SAtk) - Stealth Rock - Spikes - Power Whip - Gyro Ball Swampert (M) @ Leftovers Trait: Damp EVs: 252 HP / 116 Def / 140 SDef Adamant Nature (+Atk, -SAtk) - Avalanche - Waterfall - Curse - Earthquake Togekiss (M) @ BrightPowder Trait: Serene Grace EVs: Timid Nature (+Spd, -Atk) - Air Slash - Aura Sphere - Thunder Wave - AncientPower Hydreigon (M) @ Choice Scarf Trait: Levitate EVs: 252 SAtk / 252 Spd Modest Nature (+SAtk, -Atk) - Dark Pulse - Draco Meteor - Surf - Flamethrower Reuniclus (F) @ Life Orb Trait: Magic Guard EVs: 252 HP / 36 Def / 184 SAtk / 36 SDef Modest Nature (+SAtk, -Atk) - Shadow Ball - Psyshock - Hidden Power [Fire] - Energy Ball Blaziken (M) @ Flight Gem Trait: Speed Boost EVs: 252 Atk / 252 Spd Adamant Nature (+Atk, -SAtk) - Protect - Blaze Kick - Acrobatics - Hi Jump Kick if this team is po switch out infernape for blazeken if it isn't keep infernape. Infernape (M) @ Life Orb Trait: Blaze EVs: 96 Atk / 160 SAtk / 252 Spd Naive Nature (+Spd, -SDef) - Overheat - Rock Slide - Grass Knot - Close Combat firstly I have an attachment to reuniclus and highly suggest switching starmie out for it.i just don't think that starmie is that strong,even with life orb.and reuniclus doesn't take life orb damage because of magic guard. secondly swampert doesn't need stealth rock, that can be ferrothorns job as a lead.i took out scizor because having two pokemon with a 4x weakness to fire isn't very good. lastly if you can get speed boost blazeken use that instead of infernape EDIT:i got rid of starmie because he already has a water type.secondly i think rapid spin is stupid for it because none of his team is specifically weak to entry hazards and if it uses that its flair defences will mean that on hit will ohko it.this is my set any way Starmie @ Life Orb Trait: Natural Cure EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SAtk / 252 Spd Timid Nature (+Spd, -Atk) - Surf - Psyshock - Thunderbolt - Ice Beam answered Jul 21, 2011 by MᴇᴡCʀᴇᴀᴛɪᴏɴ edited Jul 21, 2011 by MᴇᴡCʀᴇᴀᴛɪᴏɴ Your right, Starmie to me doesn't really even look cool. commented Jul 21, 2011 by Torterra It's held up in OU since generation I for a reason. It's still a very reliable sweeper and one of the few pokemon able to use rapid spin well. It doens't really fit on this team as it doens't have a very big entry hazard weakness, but don't just brush off starmie like that. STAB water and STAB psychic are great for an area full of fighting types. @torterra: How a pokemon looks doesn't play a role in its usefulness. commented Jul 21, 2011 by DarkTyphlosion Pretty sure perfect coverage with 357 speed and 299 spatk is no slouch. Starmie is great. He opens the way for togekiss commented Jul 21, 2011 by aStryker97 I would get rid of Ferroseed, just because Ferroseed isn't that strong, and Starmie looks awesome. :D commented Aug 28, 2012 by MidnightDawn Oh NO way. Ferothorn (Feroseed) is a great tank and staller. (by the way LOOK AT THE DATE, you are commenting on a question which was asked more than a year ago. >.< commented Aug 28, 2012 by Steelix You have your opinion, and I have mine. 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What's New?
- SUPPORT The PSP 03.00.00.05
- kernel 2.6.32
- u-boot v2009.01
- x-loader v1.44
- SUPPORT The Graphics SDK 03.01.00.06 Release Notes (PROFESIONAL VERSION)
- SUPPORT Embbeded-qt.4.6 (PROFESIONAL VERSION)
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- Linux Distribution
- Ubuntu 9.04 in 32 bits.
- Ubuntu 9.10 in 32 bits.
Software Requirements
SDK Details
- The first release is rigt now on a testing step
- Its coming soon
Integration with the PSP 03.00.00.05
This evaluation SDK Release is based on the PSP 03.00.00.05 of OMAP PSP Software Development Kit (SDK). The evaluation SDK provided by RidgeRun serves to provide a fundamental software platform for development, deployment and execution of Linux based applications on Texas Instruments SITARA AM3517EVM The linux kernel and the bootloader versions are listed below :
OMAP Linux Kernel 2.6.32(Linux kernel version)
The baseline was chosen from "pm" branch Here
u-boot v2009.11
the git version from this u-boot can be obtained from here
Toolchain 2009-q1-203
The kernel and U-Boot have been compiled with CodeSourcery GNU Toolchain for ARM Processors 2009-q1-203 based on GCC 4.3.3
Required Hardware
- Logic PD Zoom AM3517 Experimenter Kit
- Model Number: TMDXEVM3517.
- NULL MODEM Cable (Not included with Zoom Experimenter Kit).
- Ethernet Crossover Cable (Not included with Zoom Experimenter Kit).
- USB A to B cable (Not included with Zoom Experimenter Kit).
Recommended Hardware
- Logic PD 4.3" WQVGA Display Kit
- Model Number: LCD-4.3-WQVGA-10R
- Powered USB Hub
- Required for USB Keyboard and/or Mouse (Experimenter Kit does not provide sufficient current).
- USB Keyboard
- Must be connected through a Powered USB Hub.
- USB Mouse
- Must be connected through a Powered USB Hub.
What's Supported
The SDK package supports the following components:
- U-Boot supporting NAND, MMC boot modes
- X-loader supporting NAND, MMC boot modes
- Linux Kernel and device drivers:
- Audio (McBSP)
- Video Display (V4L2 and Fbdev)
- Video Capture (BT656 mode)
- Video Resizer (Only on OMAP35x, AM/DM37x)
- Ethernet
- MUSB host supporting MSC, HID and USB Audio/Video
- MUSB gadget supporting File-storage and CDC/RNDIS
- MUSB OTG supporting HNP/SRP
- EHCI host supporting MSC, HID(via a HS hub) and USB Audio/Video
- TouchScreen (tested with QT)
- Keypad
- CAN - SocketCAN implementation (on AM3517)
- Power Management ICs (TPS65023 on AM3517, TPS65950 on OMAP35x)
- Pre-built binaries for X-loader, U-Boot, Linux kernel and filesystem.
- The latest Graphics SDK can be downloaded from the below link. The download requires a one-time registration. OMAP_Graphics_SDK 3_01_XX_XX
What's Not Supported
Following are not supported:
- U-boot (Unified binary supporting Nand/OneNand on OMAP35x platform)
- NOR support (on AM3517EVM)
Known Bugs
The SDK Linux Kernel and Uboot used , are based on the PSP_03.00.00.05 the Known Bugs are documented on their wiki page here.
Support Information
This SDK doesn't include support services.
- RidgeRun Developer SDK for SITARA AM35X EVM provides handful of debug and profile tools, professional Linux development support and a wider range of am35x drivers.
- Contact RidgeRun at email@example.com or contact us for information and pricing on Developers SDK for SITARA AM35X EVM platforms.


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Shana Smith started competing in pageants when she was 9, wanting to follow in the runway footsteps of her mom.
She continued on and off through high school in Big Bear and then didn't get back to it until she became Mrs. Orange County in 2009.
In September, she won the title of Mrs. California International. And next July, she plans to head to Chicago for the top spot of worldwide Mrs. International in a pageant system that celebrates married women and mothers.
Shana is otherwise known as Mrs. Grant Smith. Her husband of five years is a staff sergeant in the Army reserves who returned last year from an 18-month deployment in Iraq.
With their daughter Krystina, 8, watching, Grant fastened his wife's Mrs. California International crown when she won. "I don't know how to use a bobby pin," he confessed.
"It was quite a moment," Shana says.
The mission of the Mrs. International pageant system is to "make a difference." That's why winners choose a platform to promote during their year.
Shana, 33, lives in Orange and works full time as a purchasing coordinator for a health care company. She devotes a good deal of time to volunteering with military families.
Through her work with Got Your Back Network, she has come to know many women – and some men – who have lost a loved one in service to their country. She has grown close to women widowed by the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
"I'm not one of them in the sense that I'm not a Gold Star Wife. I am honored that they will let me into their world. It's such a privilege to be able to give my time to them because I can't tell them I understand. I can't hug a widow and tell her I understand because the truth is, I don't."
She tells us more about what it's like being married to a soldier and her work on behalf of military families.
Out in public as Mrs. California International, she's on a mission.
The parades are fun. What girl doesn't want to dress up in a pretty dress and wave from a nice car? But the biggest thing for me this year is to use the title as a platform to speak to as many people as I can. That's my biggest duty, to just continue to raise awareness.
Having a loved one in combat is an emotional roller coaster.
It's scary and lonely and there's so much pride at the same time. You go through days that you're terrified that something's gonna happen.
The war widows she met through Got Your Back offered strength and comfort.
When there was that frustration, they were always the ones who were kind of there with that cheerful, you know, "we've got you" type of an attitude. Which is unfortunately something a lot of my civilian friends didn't understand – it's hard to imagine what it's like to have your husband gone that long, or your wife, if the longest you've been apart is two days.
… I mean I have some amazing friends. There just was that different level of understanding.
Her daughter would struggle with her Daddy being gone.
We lived in Irvine at the time and unfortunately there's not a huge military presence in the schools. She didn't have anyone that she could identify with. The hardest part for me at least was getting her to understand that Daddy was going to be OK and Daddy was coming home, when you can't make that promise.
She was 5. She would get frustrated and mad and at 5 they can't articulate their feelings. So you're watching your child struggle through something that you can't explain.
Redeployment can happen at any time.
It's always in the back of your mind but until I have a date, I don't think too much about it because that would run our lives. I can't live my life waiting for that. There's always that fear. Hopefully, it doesn't happen but if it does, we've done it before and we'll do it again.
Next time, (Krystina) will be older, so you're dealing with a whole different level of kid stuff. But having done it, there's that little comfort in knowing that you can do it. I can handle the household stuff and if things break, I know who to call. She knows that she can rely on me.
And then there's that comfort for both of us that Daddy came home once, he'll come home again.
She doesn't want the families of those who aren't coming home again from Iraq or Afghanistan to be forgotten.
We've lost almost 7,000 people. And the estimate is about half of them left behind a wife and/or kids. The biggest thing is to know that there are a lot of families out there that have paid that sacrifice – that have had to deal with losing their husband, their wife, mother, father.
They're grieving this loss but at the same point the pride that they feel in this loved one is unbelievable. These families inspire me on a daily basis. … Moms are raising four and five children on their own and doing a great job.
We still need to stand behind them. We need to be that community that wraps their arms around them and if they need something, to be there for them. …. The military's biggest thing is never leave one behind. We can't do that with the families, either. We can't leave them behind when they need us most.
Look up the organizations that are in your area and help out. Volunteer your time to do something. Even if you think it's small, to them it's not.
Contact the writer: email@example.com or 714-796-7793


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LANSING, Mich. - The Michigan Fitness Foundation and the Parade Company want to invite walkers and joggers of all ages to take part in the Auto Show Shuffle.
The 5K race or walk will take place Jan. 19th on the Detroit Riverfront.
"The Auto Show Shuffle recognizes the walkability and bike-ability of Detroit trails while honoring the city's rich automotive history," said Nathan Ohle, Director of Outreach and Development at the Michigan Fitness Foundation. "We look forward to sharing in the excitement by helping to kick off the North American International Auto Show."
Participants will receive a commemorative t-shirt and a discounted rate when purchasing tickets to the Auto Show.
The Auto Show Shuffle is the combination of efforts among five organizations that have a shared passion for helping people get active in Detroit.
Participating organizations include: North American International Auto Show, the Detroit RiverFront Conservancy, the Parade Company, the Michigan Fitness Foundation, and the Governor's Council on Physical Fitness, Sports and Health.
Registration is $25 before Jan. 19 and $30 on the day of the race.
For registration, course map and additional information go to www.autoshowshuffle.com.
Copyright 2013 by ClickOnDetroit.com. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.


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If you're new to Python
A VPython tutorial
Pictures of 3D objects
What's new in VPython 6
VPython web site
This is documentation for Classic VPython (VPython 6), which continues to be available but is no longer supported. See vpython.org for information on installing VPython 7 or using GlowScript VPython. Documentation is available at glowscript.org by clicking Help.
Changes from VPython 5
VPython 6 will run almost all old VPython programs correctly without change The following details about changes may be important in a few unusual cases.
An animation loop must contain a rate or sleep statement, which limits the number of loop iterations per second as before but also when appropriate (about 30 times per second) updates the 3D scene and handles mouse and keyboard events. Without a rate or sleep statement, the scene will not be updated until and unless the loop is completed. Most animation loops already contain a rate statement anyway, to make the animation not run too fast.
You should use the new function sleep rather than time.sleep. The new function periodically renders the scene and processes mouse events, making it possible to continue using zoom and rotate, whereas time.sleep does not do this. Programs that use time.sleep will work, but you won't be able to zoom or rotate during the sleep period.
You must import visual or vis before importing graph or controls or filedialog, which most users have always done anyway.
Be sure to read what's new in the latest version of VPython 6.
Rotate and zoom
To rotate the camera around the scene, drag with the right button down, or with the Ctrl key down. To zoom in or out, drag with both the left and right buttons down or with the Alt key down (also called Option on the Macintosh).
How to learn about VPython
VPython is the Python programming language plus a 3D graphics module called "Visual" originated by David Scherer in 2000. This documentation describes all of the VPython capabilities.
For a quick introduction, see these YouTube videos:
Descriptions of the options available in the left margin:
Be sure to explore the many example programs that are installed with VPython.
GlowScript: GlowScript (glowscript.org) now supports VPython, which allows VPython programs to run in a browser. See the Help and VPython Help at glowscript.org.
iPython: John Coady has implemented VPython to run in iPython notebooks, with his ivisual module.
To invoke the Visual module, place the following statement at the start of the file:
from visual import *
If you are using Python 2.7 or earlier, to make sure that 3/4 is treated as 0.75 rather than zero, start your program with the following statements (there are two underlines before future and two underlines after future):
from __future__ import division
This is not necessary with Python 3.0 or later, but it doesn't hurt, and including the division statement ensures that your program will handle division the same way on all versions of Python.
For experienced programmers
As a convenience to novice programmers to provide everything that is needed to get started, the statement "from visual import *" imports all of the VPython features and executes "from math import *" and "from numpy import *". It also arranges that for routines common to both math and numpy such as sqrt, the much faster math routine is used when possible (when the argument is a scalar rather than an array).
If you want to import the VPython objects selectively, import them from the vis module. Two simple examples:
import vis
from vis import (box, color, materials)
There are clean modules vis.controls, vis.filedialog, and vis.graph equivalent to the modules visual.controls, visual.filedialog, and visual.graph.
The documentation is written assuming that "from visual import *" is used.
VPython documentation was produced by Ruth Chabay, David Scherer, and Bruce Sherwood.


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KEXP Reviews
|Browse by one of the following:
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This young Australian singer-songwriter debuts with a fabulous country album. Combining aching vocals, heartfelt songwriting, and flashes of cheeky attitude, she's equally at home with folksy ballads and anthemic country-rock. 9/15/2000 - Don Yates
Other Kasey Chambers album reviews:
Barricades & Brickwalls - 2/15/2002


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Fridays@4: Joseph Mayo, "TimberCity"
Friday, February 22, 2013 - 4:00pm
Each Friday at 4pm, the students, faculty and community of the Portland State University School of Architecture converge on the Shattuck Hall Annex to hear the remarks of notable architects, artists, designers, landscape architects, academics and fellow students about their work in their respective fields.
A presentation on structural wood will be held at this weeks Fridays@4 lecture.
Free and open to the public.


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Marine thrusters
Caterpillar to Acquire Berg Propulsion, Significantly Expanding Customer Options for Advanced Marine Power Solutions
July 01, 2013
PEORIA, Ill. – Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Johan Walter Berg AB, including its core brand of Berg Propulsion, a leading manufacturer of mechanically and electrically driven propulsion systems and marine controls for ships. With the acquisition, Caterpillar will transition from selling only engines and generators to providing complete marine propulsion package systems.
Headquartered in Öckerö Islands, Sweden, Berg has designed and manufactured heavy-duty marine thrusters and controllable pitch propellers since 1929. Its proprietary systems are employed in maritime applications throughout the world that require precise maneuvering and positioning.
"Berg is one of the most highly regarded brands in the marine industry," said Tom Frake, Caterpillar vice president with responsibility for the Marine and Petroleum Power Division. "Our team will now be able to provide worldwide Caterpillar support to marine operators for a complete, optimized propulsion package, including bow thrusters, gear boxes and shaft
alternators. In addition, Berg's expertise, focus on maximizing customers' uptime and minimizing operation cost aligns well with Caterpillar's value proposition."
Berg will become part of the Caterpillar Marine and Petroleum Power Division, which supplies diesel and natural gas engines for the generation, control and supply of mechanical and electric power for the marine and petroleum industries.
"This marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter in our company's history and is a chance to become part of the strongest brands – both Caterpillar and MaK – in our industry," said Håkan Svensson, Berg's Chief Executive Officer. "Berg has proudly served the marine industry for 101 years, always striving to provide the best economical and environmentally sound customer solutions. We look forward to developing and providing an even greater portfolio of products and services for ship owners around the world."
Berg's thrusters, propellers and control systems will be rebranded as Caterpillar soon after the close of the deal, which is expected in the third quarter 2013, pending final regulatory approvals.
About Caterpillar:
For more than 85 years, Caterpillar Inc. has been making sustainable progress possible and driving positive change on every continent. With 2012 sales and revenues of $65.875 billion, Caterpillar is the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. The company also is a leading services provider through Caterpillar Financial Services, Caterpillar Remanufacturing Services and Progress Rail Services. More information is available at: http://www.caterpillar.com/.
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Hey all!
I am using Zone Alarm Internet Security Suite version 8.0.400.020, and it is interfering with iTunes (version 8.2.16). When ZA is active (i.e. started), I cannot sync or restore my iPhone (error "Disk cannot be written to").
However, setting ZA not to load on startup and having it off gives me no problems at all.
All iTunes-related processes have been granted Super Trust level in Program Control, yet there are still problems.
As of now, the only way I can succesfully sync my iPhone is by deactivating ZA, restarting my computer. This is time consuming and unsafe, as my PC is exposed to threats during that time. I am using the 32-bit version of Vista Business.


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Although autonomous for much of its history, Palmyra came under Roman control by the time of the emperor Tiberius (reigned AD 14–37 CE). After visiting the city (c. 129), the emperor Hadrian declared it a civitas libera ("free city"), and it was later granted by the emperor Caracalla the title of colonia, with exemption from taxes.
The city thus prospered, and the 2nd and 3rd centuries AD CE were the great age of Palmyra and its extensive trading activities, despite obstacles that interrupted caravan trade with the East, and also in the face of instability around the Roman-controlled Mediterranean. When the Sāsānians supplanted the Parthians in Persia and southern Mesopotamia (227), the road to the Persian Gulf was soon closed to Palmyrene trade. These difficulties led the Romans to set up the personal rule of the family of Septimius Odaenathus at Palmyra. He was appointed governor of Syria Phoenice by the emperor Valerian (reigned 253–260), but it was apparently his son, the emperor Gallienus, who conferred on Odaenathus the title of corrector totius Orientis ("governor of all the East"). Both Odaenathus and his eldest son, the heir apparent, were assassinated, however, reputedly at the command of Odaenathus' second wife, Zenobia, who took control of the city and became an effective leader. Under her rule, the armies of Palmyra conquered most of Anatolia (Asia Minor) in 270, and the city declared its independence from Rome. The Roman emperor Aurelian, however, regained Anatolia in 272 and razed Palmyra the following year.
The city remained the chief station on the strata Diocletiana, a paved road that linked Damascus to the Euphrates, but in 634 it was taken by Khālid ibn al-Walīd in the name of the first Muslim caliph, Abū Bakr. After that, its importance as a trading centre gradually declined.
The language of Palmyra was Aramaic; its two systems of writing—a monumental script and a Mesopotamian cursive—reflect the city's position between East and West. The great bilingual inscription known as the Tariff of Palmyra and the inscriptions carved below the statues of the great caravan leaders reveal information on the organization and nature of Palmyra's trade. The Palmyrenes exchanged goods with India via the Persian Gulf route and also with such cities as Coptos on the Nile River, Rome, and Doura-Europus in Syria.
The principal deity of the Aramaeans of Palmyra was Bol (probably an equivalent to Baal). Bol soon became known as Bel by assimilation to the Babylonian god Bel-Marduk. Both gods presided over the movements of the stars. The Palmyrenes associated Bel with the sun and moon gods, Yarhibol and Aglibol, respectively. Another heavenly triad formed around the Phoenician god Baal Shamen, the "lord of heaven," more or less identical with Hadad. A monotheistic tendency emerged in the 2nd century AD CE with the cult of an unnamed god, "he whose name is blessed forever, the merciful and good."
The ruins at Palmyra clearly reveal the network plan of the ancient city. Along the principal east-west street, named the Grand Colonnade by archaeologists, a double portico is ornamented with three nymphaea. To the south are the agora, the Senate House, and the theatre. Other ruins include a vast complex called Diocletian's Camp and the chief Palmyrene sanctuary, dedicated to Bel, Yarhibol, and Aglibol; a number of significant ancient Christian churches have also been uncovered. In architecture the Corinthian order marks almost all the monuments, but the influence of Mesopotamia and Iran is also clearly evident. In addition, art found on monuments and tombs reflects the influences of the surrounding Roman and Persian empires. The ruins of the ancient city of Palmyra were designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1980.


text: I don't think I've ever seen a review (well, at least not one written by someone familiar with the series, be it the SF press or fans) that doesn't point out it's got virtually the same plot as The Changeling. Isn't "Where Nomad Has Gone Before" one of the derogatory fan nicknames for it? Though TMP does have in its corner to counteract that some really top notch state of the then art effects to add a cinimatic gloss to it that stops it even slightly feeling like an episode of TOS. It's still as dull as dishwater though, so avoiding the small screen feeling doesn't help so much there. As for more mainstream critics not making great play of the TNG films feeling like TV episodes, that's likely down to them generally being a lot less familiar with what the shows like the fans are. If they were being harsh they'd sum up the events of Insurrection as inconsequential compared to the other films rather than "Like a filler episode of the show".


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Read the full story here Web Link posted Tuesday, June 19, 2012, 11:55 AM
Town Square
Tim Hanretty pleads not guilty of embezzling funds from Portola Valley School District
Original post made on Jun 19, 2012
Read the full story here Web Link posted Tuesday, June 19, 2012, 11:55 AM
Comments (8)
a resident of Menlo Park: Downtown
on Jun 19, 2012 at 1:17 pm
Is this what Portola Valley wanted?
Cause they sure tried REAL hard to make it happen.
What kind of people hire a man who has questionable ethics when dealing with public money, and then make him CBO AND Superintendent? Is Portola Valleys School Board REALLY that dumb?
a resident of Portola Valley: other
on Jun 19, 2012 at 2:22 pm
Thankfully the contractor who did the work on his home is a cooperative witness.
a resident of Corte Madera School
on Jun 20, 2012 at 9:02 am
Viewing this case as some isolated tragedy will only lead to similar events in the future and leave the further mistakes currently underway unexposed.
When those who hold power operate without transparency, behind closed doors, as Tim did habitually, the results will never be for the greater good.
The school board must be held accountable not just for Tim's criminality, but for their pattern of operation that led to this situation and ultimately harms the schools in a myriad of ways. The open board meetings are really nothing more than a formality, voting on what has already been decided in private- based on the the will of a small group with undue influence.
Another example of the Board's current methodology is evaluating the acting Superintendant (Carol Piraino) based on her own collected data! She directs the administration and content of the staff and community surveys, she decides on how and what educational data is collected and presented to the Board. In her eyes, she must be a fabulous success; a point of view that she will surely communicate to the Board.
Local, national and world politics are screaming for more democracy and transparency from US banking to the "Fast and the Furious" to Egypt's military rulers to Portola Valley, as those who benefit from the lack of power-sharing work every angle to hold onto their power.
Why not start from scratch, have some Board elections rather than appointments for a change, and institute a method of public dialogue about school issues?
a resident of Woodside: Skywood/Skylonda
on Jun 20, 2012 at 10:36 am
Matt R. is a registered user.
I don't think anyone views the Hanratty affair as an isolated item. It's more the tip of a very large iceberg. It's also one of the two most glaring examples of the consiquences for how things have been administered and supervised. (The other being the huge budget cuts required to eliminate the structural deficit and pay for past poor financial decisions.)
I think most who are paying close attention realize that this couldn't have happened without a perfect storm of very bad things. And there are many who are looking to put in structural reform to either minimize or eliminate the possibility of repition.
a resident of Menlo Park: Sharon Heights
on Jun 20, 2012 at 12:31 pm
When I worked for the district, Hanretty didn't return phone calls or answer notes. However, neither did Karen. Also they lost records. It was very disappointing - there was lack of communication!!
a resident of another community
on Jun 20, 2012 at 2:00 pm
I agree with you. Communication was not one of Mr. Hanretty's strong suits. :-)
a resident of Portola Valley: other
on Jun 21, 2012 at 2:41 pm
Per the quote below from the article, did the contractor cash checks from the bank that had the school disrict's name on the check? If so, there should be furter discussion with the contractor. If Mr. Hanretty recieved funds from the bank, deposited them into his account and then paid the contractor we have a very obvious problem. Does anyone know the details of the transaction(s)?
Ms. Piraino said the audit revealed that Mr. Hanretty submitted six invoices totaling $100,926 for reimbursement from the district's solar panel escrow account at Deutsche Bank.
The invoices describe work allegedly done at the district, but "the contractor never actually performed any work for the District. Rather, he performed work on Mr. Hanretty's personal home remodel project. The amounts on the contractor's invoices to Mr. Hanretty exactly mirror the amounts that Mr. Hanretty submitted to Deutsche Bank for reimbursement out of the District's funds," she said in the statement.
a resident of Menlo Park: other
on Jun 22, 2012 at 7:39 am
What do you expect? All superintendents in this town are shady types. We know that when we hire them.
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YouTube singer in Little Ellingham, near Attleborough, to audition for The X Factor
PUBLISHED: 12:49 18 January 2013 | UPDATED: 12:49 18 January 2013
They say a song can lift people's spirits and for one Norfolk man, finding his singing voice has helped him cope with depression and build his self-confidence.
And Karl Chilvers, 29, of Church Road, Little Ellingham, who has posted videos of his songs on YouTube, is now preparing for the daunting possibility of facing the judges on hit ITV talent show The X Factor.
The former Preston University student has been invited to audition for the show, which attracts audiences of 9m on Saturday nights, in mid-February and if he is successful, could be invited to a live audition where he would face the show's judges, which included pop stars Gary Barlow and Nicole Scherzinger on the last series.
He said: "When I was at university, I used to find that singing at karaoke helped boost me up, then when I got home a friend said I should upload the video to YouTube.
"Even if I am not successful with the X Factor audition, it will give me the feedback that I want and I am hoping to be able to go on and pursue a music career."
Mr Chilvers, who studied hospitality and management, has posted nine videos of himself singing along to songs by Bruno Mars, Jeff Buckley and Elvis, among others, including Buckley's Hallelujah which became a Christmas number one for X Factor winner Alexandra Burke in 2008.
He said he was a big fan of 1960s rock bands and musicians, including Buddy Holly, The Searchers, Gerry and the Pacemakers and The Beatles, but also enjoyed the music of more recent bands such as the Killers and Kings of Leon.
Mr Chilvers, who works at the Consort Hotel in Wymondham, is on medication for his depression which he said had also helped him to manage the condition.
He lives with his mother Elizabeth, 55, father Graham, 61 and also has a brother, Donovan, 24.
He added: "Doing the YouTube videos has helped to give me a new lease of life and made me more confident."


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One of the things we've always liked about Coldplay is that they've always been quite blunt about their many influences. While the talented band has tons, we've compiled a list of the Top 10 Artists That Have Inspired Coldplay.
Some bands like U2[lastfm link_type="artist_info"][/lastfm] and [lastfm link_type="artist_info"]Radiohead[/lastfm] are pretty obvious, but did you know that Coldplay has also been influenced by the ex-member of a boy band?
Think you can pick out some of Coldplay's influences? Don't miss Coldplay's exclusive performance from the legendary stage of New York's Ed Sullivan Theater for Live on Letterman.
Watch the entire concert live on Tuesday, September 20 at 8pm ET/ 5pm PT, right here. Presented by AT&T, rethink possible.
10. [lastfm link_type="artist_info"]A-Ha[/lastfm]
[pullquote quote="The first band I ever loved was A-Ha."]"I found myself in Amsterdam the other day and I put A-Ha's first record on…I just remembered how much I loved it. It's incredible songwriting…Everyone asks what inspired us, what we've been trying to steal from and what we listened to as we were growing up – the first band I ever loved was A-Ha."–Chris Martin
"Take On Me"-A-ha
[Source: ContactMusic]
9. [lastfm link_type="artist_info"]The Beatles[/lastfm]
[pullquote quote="It's kind of a Beatles reference."]"What's it all about is a general malaise… well it is actually a hill. I can tell you that 'Violet Hill' is actually a street and joins Abbey Road – so it's kind of a Beatles reference…I don't think I've ever revealed that in public."–Chris Martin
"Across The Universe"-The Beatles
[Source: FemaleFirst]
8. [lastfm link_type="artist_info"]Justin Timberlake [/lastfm]
[pullquote quote="One song we're always trying to chase is 'Cry Me A River.' "] "One song we're always trying to chase is 'Cry Me A River' in terms of the beats and everything…I know that is one of Will's favorite songs. And he did all the drums on Lost!"-Chris Martin
"Cry Me A River"-Justin Timberlake
[Source: AceShowbiz]
7. [lastfm link_type="artist_info"]Echo & The Bunnymen[/lastfm]
[pullquote quote="What I love about Ian, and obviously I love the Bunnymen and I love his singing, but also he's not scared of anyone."]"I've met various people who've made me more and more at peace with what I do musically with my friends. Tim Wheeler, Danny McNamara and other people, but with Mac because he's so infamous and he's so as you expect when you meet him, all cigarettes and sunglasses you're sh*t-scared for a bit, but then you realise that what's driving him is the same as what's driving you and your band."
"What I love about Ian, and obviously I love the Bunnymen and I love his singing, but also he's not scared of anyone. He certainly doesn't show it anyway. Whereas I'd say, 'I've met David Bowie', he'd say, 'No, no, no. It's David Bowie met me.'" I thought, 'Right, yeah.'
"I used to try to buy him soup and we struck up a bizarre friendship…Mac sometimes has a drink and he's harder to talk to then. When I was doing the vocals for 'In My Place' I was wearing his coat. He was sat there, really pissed on red wine. He just kept saying, 'Go on, son. Go on.'"-Chris Martin
"Lips Like Sugar"-Echo & The Bunnymen
[Source: Coldplaying]
6.[lastfm link_type="artist_info"] Oasis[/lastfm]
[pullquote quote="So a large part of that is thanks to the Definitely Maybe DVD."] "I was at home watching this DVD that came out last year ('04)… and watching how they (Oasis) started off very technological and trying to do everything perfect, with great studios and (it) ended up just being the five of them in a room, bashing out the songs.
"I suddenly realised that's really what we haven't been doing, so we went back to a tiny rehearsal space and we started the album all over again…So a large part of that is thanks to the Definitely Maybe DVD."–Chris Martin
"Morning Glory"-Oasis
[Source: ContactMusic]
5. [lastfm link_type="artist_info"]Radiohead[/lastfm]
"Later as they were warming up 'God Put A Smile Upon Your Face', Martin enthused that it sounded like their "favourite" Radiohead song '2+2=5' and quipped: "Sorry we shouldn't be talking about plagiarism live on radio! Ignore that."
[Source: Gigwise]
4. [lastfm link_type="artist_info"]Jeff Buckley [/lastfm]
[pullquote quote="We were 21 and he was very much a hero."]"[Shiver] is a blatant Jeff Buckley attempt…Not quite as good, that's what I think. We were 21 and he was very much a hero, and as with those things it tends to filter through."-Chris Martin
"Hallelujah"-Jeff Buckley
[Source: NME]
3. [lastfm link_type="artist_info"]Muse[/lastfm]
[pullquote quote="We have always been a step behind Muse."]"We love making big shows up and trying to work out what lights will look cool. We get very nerdy about it because we can't believe we're allowed to do it…But we will never get as extreme as Muse. We'll let them do the biggest thing and then think, 'Okay, how did they do it?' We have always been a step behind Muse. They're so great live." –Chris Martin
[Source: ContactMusic]
2. [lastfm link_type="artist_info"]R.E.M.[/lastfm]
[pullquote quote="Our relationship is akin to a dog and its master."] "I've lost all respect for fame, but I haven't lost all respect for respect. So the one great thing about being famous is that I get to meet people who I respect. Our relationship is akin to a dog and its master. I'll always look up to him (Michael Stipe)."–Chris Martin
"Losing My Religion"-Coldplay
[Source: Wikipedia]
1. [lastfm link_type="artist_info"]U2[/lastfm]
[pullquote quote="'Viva La Vida' is our 'Unforgettable Fire.' "] "U2 once said they were reapplying for the job as the best band in the world. On 'Viva La Vida…' we feel like we're just reapplying to be a band again…I always view our albums in terms of U2 albums. 'Viva La Vida' is our 'Unforgettable Fire' in that it's less straightforward, more oblique. It's about sex and death and love and fear and travel and illness. There's light and there's dark."
"I always dream about other musicians. And with U2 or Radiohead it's always, 'Hey, how are you doing?' And they are never interested in hanging out with us. It's a permanent feeling of being at school and the bigger boys don't want to play with you."–Chris Martin
"Mysterious Ways"-U2
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"There was a serious misjudgment by Diageo staff at the awards dinner on Sunday evening in relation to the Bar Operator of the Year Award, which does not reflect in any way Diageo's corporate values and behavior.
"We would like to apologize unreservedly to BrewDog and to the British Institute of Innkeeping for this error of judgment and we will be contacting both organizations imminently to express our regret for this unfortunate incident."
"Once you cut through the glam veneer of pseudo corporate responsibility this incident shows [Diageo] to be a band of dishonest hammerheads and dumb ass corporate freaks. No soul and no morals, with the integrity of a rabid dog and the style of a wart hog."
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Reed Watson, Brett Howell
Thu, 01/10/2013
Despite their ecological and economic importance, Florida's coral reefs are teetering on the verge of collapse. Scientific studies point to the impact of effluent discharges from municipal storm and wastewater treatment facilities along the coast.
Brett Howell
Sat, 07/02/2011
Brett Howell is attending PERC's Enviropreneur Institute program taking place in the Bozeman, Montana area from June 25th to July 8th. Below we are posting some time-delayed blogs that Brett wrote while at Ted Turner's remote Flying D Ranch. In addition to reading Brett's blogs, follow his tweets @...
Not according to Erich Zimmermann.
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The freedom fighter's legacy lives on
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Bryan Armstrong and Kyle Detwiler, two college students on the cusp of graduation, are the lucky winners of a contest to become interns on the paranormal television show The Specter Slayers. Their excitement turns to jubilation when they discover that they'll be aiding in the investigation of The Danver Church, one of the most haunted places in America.
Nestled in the remote mountains of Pennsylvania, the church is world renowned for the massacre that occurred there forty years earlier. Accompanied by best-selling horror author Katie Upshaw, they attempt to survive a dream job that quickly turns into a nightmare. The church, adorned with satanic symbols and imagery, is the home of things far worse than any of them could have imagined.
©2012 Jason Brant (P)2013 Jason Brant
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"Weak version of a story that has already been done"
Better writing - I just felt this whole thing was lacking.
I didn't care for the characters and the obvious caricature of the Ghost Hunters was rather lame. It didn't have enough substance - and perhaps sold as a young adult book my expectations would have been lowered. This story was R.L. Stein at very young reading level.
He did an OK job of characterization - with very different voices.
Nothing needed to be edited out - however the story, detail, and characters needed to be developed more....a LOT more.
This story has been done before, and I was really hoping for more umph....I stuck through it just to see if it would get better. Unfortunately, it didn't.
"Fantastic book"
Had a lot of fun listening to this book, it reminded me in a lot of ways of shows like Fringe/Lost and also had a good humor and pace. Finished it pretty quickly but it was great.
"A little let down at the end but still interesting"
What started off as great potential left me a little disappointed at the end. Not quite as up to par as Jason's other books that I find very exiting.
"Took the wrong path"
This was set up to be a great haunted house / church story, but then the author had to go and ruin it by making it a other worldly monster story. Knew it was going downhill as soon as the author had a make a lame atheist vs religion event (in other words the atheist gets sees something that makes them question their religious - or lack of - views). Of course the author does not take into account that alternative realities has nothing to do with religious views.
So, instead of writing a cool ghost story the author turns the story into an alternate reality story with one larger monster chasing the characters from one place to another only to be chased by another large monster till the next large monster & then back to where they started (losing a few boring characters along the way). Then back to their reality - then for some reason one character is arrested and the other surviving characters don't say anything in his defense just so the author can make idiots of the police.
Dialogue repetitive, lame at some points, just filler.
Characters - stereotype, weakly developed, sometimes seem to be in the way of the story
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The unknown voters behind the MLS Power Rankings hammered FC Dallas for its 4-1 loss at DC United by dropping FCD to No. 15 in the Week Four rankings. FCD had been at the six-spot for the last two weeks. Here's what the voters had to say:
Looks like Schellas Hyndman has another in-season rebuilding project on his hands. Dallas didn't look up for the fight, and the "Brek Shea is tired!" mantra is played out. Has the guy been tired since October? Plenty of time to recover since then - now he needs to produce.


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Rachel Zoe and Rodger Berman Swinging Skyler in LA
Rachel and Rodger Swing Into a Shopping Day With Skyler
Rachel and Rodger Swing Into a Shopping Day With Skyler
Skyler Berman got a lift from his parents, Rachel Zoe and Rodger Berman, while out in Beverly Hills yesterday. The trio went shopping after kicking off their Halloween celebrations over the weekend. Rachel, Rodger, and Skyler attended Gwen Stefani's costume party on Saturday afternoon, when Skyler dressed up as a cowboy. That night, though, it was Rodger and Rachel who were in Halloween gear at a bash. Rodger wore a vampire outfit while Rachel looked glamorous in a flapper costume. Rachel has more reason to celebrate besides the haunted holiday since The Rachel Zoe Project has been renewed for a fifth season and she's working on a scripted TV series based on her life.
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Folks, please look to the column on the left of this link for a number of interesting facts regarding mineral and synthetic oils (no, I don't work for Exxon-Mobil): http://www.mobiloil.com/USA-English/...Motor_Oil.aspx
Certainly you check the oil containers to insure it is all of the same batch. That would be the same difference as using a partial container would it not?
Grand rapids, MI
+1 to the previous response. Creating a specific viscosity range is not a simple matter of blending different vicsosity oils to make the "new" viscosity. Takes a lot more than simple mixing to produce a viscosity range. The entire process of determining a specific viscosity range involves a lot of proof testing.
Detrimental? Maybe, maybe not. If your bike is under warranty yet, I'd bet mixing your own viscosity "range" would not fall under the manufacturer's recommended practice and they could wipe their hands from a warranty claim. Its not a simple as saying the manufaturer cannot tell you WHICH brand of oil to use.
In a pinch in the middle of nowhere I'd do it, because almost any oil is better than no oil.
Get trained! The best "performance" upgrade you can get is YOU. Visit msf-usa.org for training info.
Some people mix oil and others don't. Some people use synthetic while others use dino. In all of the oil theads, nobody seems to have a problem with their choice and nothing bad happens. DOES IT REALLY MATTER?
'You can say what you want about the South, but I almost never hear of anyone wanting to retire to the North.
I tried mixing olive oil and canola oil once...didn't like the taste!
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Officials with Reliance Well Service say 29-year-old Reliance employee Derek "Bundy" Smith died at a Magnolia hospital Tuesday after falling about 60 feet from the derrick to the ground.
Reliance safety director told The Banner-News that Smith struck another employee as he was falling. The condition of the second employee has not been released.
The rig was performing work at an Albemarle Corporation well site. Albemarle produces bromine at its facility in Magnolia.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration's regional office in Little Rock said officials are aware of the incident and will be investigating.


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Giants sweep Bucs on Winn's walk-off hit
Cain hurls nine shutout innings, lowers ERA to NL-low 2.12
By Chris Haft / MLB.com
SAN FRANCISCO -- Before the Giants acquired Freddy Sanchez on Wednesday, they spent the afternoon making themselves a more attractive destination for him. Randy Winn's RBI single with two outs in Wednesday's 10th inning broke a scoreless tie and lifted the Giants to a 1-0 victory over the Pirates. The decision assured the Giants of at least retaining a share of the National League Wild Card lead. It also completed San Francisco's first three-game sweep of the Pirates since April 29-May 1, 2005, at Pittsburgh. Minutes after the game, the Giants announced the acquisition of Sanchez, who sat out the series with an injured left knee, in exchange for Minor League left-hander Tim Alderson. The Giants hope that Sanchez can help generate the offense they lacked against the Pirates, who held them to eight runs in the series. Fortunately for the Giants, they made virtually every run count, especially Wednesday's solitary tally. Eugenio Velez singled sharply up the middle to open the Giants' uprising against Pirates right-hander Matt Capps. Juan Uribe's sacrifice bunt moved Velez to second base before pinch-hitter Fred Lewis struck out. Andres Torres prolonged the inning with a walk. Up came Winn, who grounded Capps' first pitch down the first-base line past a diving Steve Pearce to score Velez easily. Winn happens to be San Francisco's leading hitter with runners in scoring position, owning a .358 average (29-for-81) in such instances. "I thought Torres did a good job drawing the walk and setting up that situation," Giants manager Bruce Bochy said. "But you like it when Randy's up there with the game on the line." In a sense, the game was on the line in every inning for Matt Cain, since the Giants couldn't score for him. Cain responded with yet another sterling effort, blanking Pittsburgh on three hits through nine innings. He allowed only two Pirates to advance as far as second base and retired 20 of the final 22 batters he faced. "We won the game because of him, even though he didn't get the win," Bochy said. Brian Wilson struck out two Pirates while pitching the 10th inning to earn the decision. The Giants' inability to score for Cain prevented him from becoming the Major Leagues' first 13-game winner. Cain was rewarded nevertheless, as he trimmed his ERA from 2.27 to a league-leading 2.12. His ERA in six July starts is 0.94. Cain, whose fastball reached 96 mph in the ninth inning on AT&T Park's velocity readings, lobbied Bochy to pitch the 10th. "I said I felt fine," Cain said. "It's a game where you know it's going to be tough, and obviously the way it was going, you have to stay in there the whole way. I tried to tell him that, but it didn't work." Cain thrived despite striking out only four batters -- a marked contrast with co-ace Tim Lincecum, who struck out 15 Pirates on Monday. Though Cain remains capable of accumulating high strikeout totals, he has gained an appreciation for preserving his valuable 24-year-old arm. "You're trying to find different ways to get guys out quicker, where maybe you don't have to exert as much energy," Cain said. "It's nice to strike out a lot of guys, but I figured I'd waste a lot of pitches." Another arm the Giants must try to save is Edgar Renteria's. The shortstop, who turns 34 on Aug. 7, will need surgery after the season ends to remove a bone spur from his right elbow. Renteria made strong throws on a pair of sparkling ninth-inning plays, but Bochy announced that the veteran likely won't play consecutive games when a night game-day game sequence arises. Meanwhile, Velez continued his bid to stick with the Giants, who face roster moves to accommodate Sanchez and infielder Rich Aurilia, when the latter returns from the disabled list. Velez, who homered and hit an RBI double Tuesday night, is 5-for-10 since his recall Monday from Triple-A Fresno. "He's got a lot of confidence going," Bochy said of Velez. "That started in Fresno, the way he's been playing, and he brought it up here with him."
Chris Haft is a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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hey once again to everyone! i'm aryn and like so many others out there i love the twilight saga! i from indiana where there are many others like myself. i'm so excited to have the lex back i missed not being able to see what everyone has to say about twilight and all the different topics to discuss! feel free to PM me otherwise i see everyone around boards! i guess i should answer the questions pel had put up haha so here it goes
How did you pick your screen name?
my name is aryn (pronounced "erin" some people get confused) and lee is my middle name
How did you come to read Twilight and which book is your favorite?
how i came to read it is a long story but i am so glad someone forced into my hands and i love Eclipse
Who do you like best: Edward, Bella, or Jacob?
i love Edward's mysteriousness haha
Who is your favorite minor character?
i fell in love with Seth in BD and garrett is pretty cool to alond with the Elders who wanted to overthrow the Volturi
What are your hobbies?
reading, watching movies, and i'm obsessed with Notre Dame go Irish!
Where are you from (general area like Montana, not exact town!)
as i stated above Indiana
How old are you? (In general, like teen, 20's, 30's, 40's etc)


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Hi fellow gerbils i'm going to rack your brains for some help with a laptop problem.My roommate fell while carrying there laptop earlier today.They supposedly did not drop or hit it when they fell. Just kinda held it to there chest then landed on there back.Non the less it no longer seems to be working properly and i get bombarded with pleas to fix it as soon as i walk in the door from work. The problem unfortunately is beyond my normal scope of simple solutions.What's happening is the screen no longer comes on when you turn the laptop on.All key board light's come on. the small blue led connected to the base of the monitor comes on.The laptop can be hooked up to a normal monitor and runs and operates perfectly normal.Only the laptop screen stays blank.It does not come on by itself at any time during post or boot up, but here's the weird part. If i push in the lid button in the top left corner.The screen flashes on for a split second after i release.I can even get a sorta strobe light flickering picture by rapidly pressing it.During this the image is perfectly clear, no color or pixel distortions, and is just as bright as it always is..... any ideals???
P.S. the laptop is a hp dv8380us specs are the same as in the link below except this one has 3gb of ram and a 7600gt gpu running windows 7 32bit
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/docu ... ct=3192912


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"You can't trample infidels when you're a tortoise. I mean, all you could do is give them a meaningful look."
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"TORTOISE, n. A creature thoughtfully created to supply occasion for the following lines by the illustrious Ambat Delaso:
My friend, you are not graceful --not at all; Your gait's between a stagger and a sprawl.
Nor are you beautiful: your head's a snake's To look at, and I do not doubt it aches.
As to your feet, they'd make an angel weep.
'Tis true you take them in whene'er you sleep.
No, you're not pretty, but you have, I own, A certain firmness --mostly you're [sic] backbone.
Firmness and strength (you have a giant's thews) Are virtues that the great know how to use --
I wish that they did not; yet, on the whole, You lack --excuse my mentioning it --Soul.
So, to be candid, unreserved and true, I'd rather you were I than I were you.
Perhaps, however, in a time to be, When Man's extinct, a better world may see
Your progeny in power and control, Due to the genesis and growth of Soul.
So I salute you as a reptile grand Predestined to regenerate the land.
Father of Possibilities, O deign To accept the homage of a dying reign!
In the far region of the unforeknown I dream a tortoise upon every throne.
I see an Emperor his head withdraw Into his carapace for fear of Law;
A King who carries something else than fat, Howe'er acceptably he carries that;
A President not strenuously bent On punishment of audible dissent --
Who never shot (it were a vain attack) An armed or unarmed tortoise in the back;
Subject and citizens that feel no need To make the March of Mind a wild stampede;
All progress slow, contemplative, sedate, And "Take your time" the word, in Church and State.
O Tortoise, 'tis a happy, happy dream, My glorious testudinous regime!
I wish in Eden you'd brought this about By slouching in and chasing Adam out."
"Tortoises are being pushed so much, there are places where there are nine or 10 tortoises on one half-acre piece of property."
"My giant tortoise now weighs 100 pounds, eats 50 pounds of hay a week and goes to the toilet like a horse."


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Lynn to step in for Westbrook vs. Dodgers
By Chelsea Janes / MLB.com
Given the importance of the game, manager Mike Matheny and the Cardinals brass announced Monday that righty Lance Lynn will fill in for Westbrook, due in large part to the fact that he is the most proven and experienced option available.
Lynn was chosen over 22-year-old rookie Shelby Miller, who made his big league debut last Wednesday, and Trevor Rosenthal, who made his on July 18. Both are currently in the Cardinals' bullpen and would have been able to provide length Thursday, if called upon.
"A lot of thought went into it," said Matheny. "Being in L.A., being against L.A., being where we are right now, it's a lot to throw on a young player. Lance has been a pitcher that's pitched in as high-leverage situations as anyone. We know that's not going to affect him, and we believe in his stuff."
Lynn, who tossed a scoreless inning of relief Sunday, was in the midst of a highly impressive rookie season (14-7 in 25 starts overall and an All-Star bid), before he was derailed by some August struggles that led Matheny to remove him from the rotation on Aug. 24. But the 25-year-old pitched in 10 games during St. Louis' World Series run last season, and has shown he can pitch in high-pressure situations.
"Lynn obviously deserves an opportunity again," said general manager John Mozeliak.
He may only need to make one start, as the Cardinals received good news regarding Westbrook on Monday. His oblique injury is localized and "as good as it could possibly be," according to Matheny, who added that the team expects Westbrook back this season. When that might be remains unclear.
Berkman to have surgery, season is over
SAN DIEGO -- A frustrating, injury-riddled year for Lance Berkman has officially come to an end as of Monday. Berkman flew home to Houston to have his troublesome right knee examined, and it was determined that the 36-year-old veteran will require meniscus surgery, a procedure very similar to the one he had in May, scheduled for Tuesday in Houston.
Berkman has battled to recover from that May surgery, a comeback slowed when he was hit by a pitch on July 24.
He has been rehabbing since, and was recalled to the Cardinals on Sept. 1, feeling good enough only for limited pinch-hit duties.
Berkman met with general manager John Mozeliak, manager Mike Matheny and trainer Greg Hauck and "the consensus was at this point in the season and with the diminished role I was playing, it just wasn't happening," he said.
In the midst of the frustrating up-and-down comeback attempts, Berkman indicated that 2012 might be his final season. He's made just six plate appearances since Aug. 3 and played in just 31 games all season. But he says he's not making any decisions just yet.
"I'm leaving my options open," Berkman said on Monday.
As disappointed as Matheny was to lose the production of a man who was once a lock for 25-plus homers a year, he said the toughest part of watching Berkman's 2012 saga was the toll he knew it took on Berkman.
"It's tough on a player who's just been beat up, fighting all season ... just the mental anguish of: Can I do this, now what, what's next, all the hype, then the disappointment. It's just an absolute roller-coaster," Matheny said.
"I felt like I've pretty much exhausted all other avenues," Berkman said. "I did the strengthening program, two injections, one in each knee. There were things we tried. It wasn't happening. Unfortunately, this is the last resort. I gave it a go."
Carp tests arm as he holds out hope of returning
SAN DIEGO -- Cardinals right-hander Chris Carpenter threw 70 pitches in a simulated game before Monday's game at Petco Park. It was another step in the right direction for the former Cy Young winner, who underwent thoracic outlet surgery in July.
"Everything's good," Carpenter said. "My stuff today was sharp, my cutter was sharp, I threw my breaking ball for strikes, my fastball on both sides of the plate, which was good."
Carpenter and the Cardinals have tried to temper any hype surrounding a potential late-season return, though the 37-year-old is scheduled for one more simulated game, a 90-pitch outing set for Saturday, which would likely be his last before a potential start.
According to both Carpenter and his manager, Mike Matheny, the stuff he showed in the simulated game was good enough to take into a real start. But Matheny has not gone so far as to project a return date yet.
The concern is obviously that Carpenter would rush back, re-injure himself and diminish his availability for the 2013 season, which was, after all, the expected return date all along. Still, Carpenter's effort Monday seems a reason for optimism.
"It was a very good outing today. Had more life on the ball, crisp movement, and he held it all the way through, right until his last pitch, the same stuff," Matheny said. "So it was all very encouraging."
Worth noting
In the wake of the news about the end of Lance Berkman's season, the Cardinals recalled catcher/first baseman Steven Hill prior to Monday's game. The addition will bolster the team's right-handed power options off the bench.
Hill hit .266 in 87 games with Triple-A Memphis and was at home with his family in Houston when he got the call. Memphis's season has been over for a week.
"I didn't expect anything," Hill said. "I was sitting at home, just enjoying the family, hanging out. When you're in Triple-A, you keep an eye on what they're doing just to see what would happen. I've been kind of in the loop with [the Cardinals' season]. It's exciting."
Double-A Springfield outfielder Chris Swauger had successful surgery to repair his broken collarbone Monday, a day after he injured it in a 3-1 playoff win over Tulsa. Swauger will be unavailable for Springfield as it takes on Frisco in the best-of-five championship series.
Chelsea Janes is an associate reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Speaking at a mining conference in Florida nearly two years ago, David Garofalo said the words nobody wanted to hear, and most simply chose not to say.
In the midst of a wave of mergers and takeovers, the chief executive officer of HudBay Minerals Inc. fired a warning shot for the whole industry. Taking the microphone in front of his peers, he reminded them that growth for growth's sake was "very value destructive." And he took aim at the popular notion that commodity prices were in a "supercycle," less vulnerable to slowing economic growth.
"We are not in a supercycle. This is a cycle and when the central banks find religion on inflation again, the cycle will be over," the 23-year industry veteran told peers, including top brass at the world's largest mining firms.
Mr. Garofalo may as well have been the prophet of doom, his words heralding the start of a downturn in the global mining sector that has seen a litany of multibillion-dollar losses at top companies.
In the ensuing fallout, chief executives have been fired and project financing has dried up. Acquisitions that were hailed as game-changers are now derided as dumb mistakes. A once-robust pipeline of new projects is all of a sudden looking emaciated, one mining company after another puts its ambitious growth plans on hold.
The implications for Canada, home to more mining dollars than anywhere else in the world, are profound. The resource sector faces the threat of a culling of junior companies, the lifeblood of the industry and a key source of financial activity in Toronto, Vancouver and elsewhere.
The sudden turn of fortune is particularly shocking for mining, an industry where resources are constantly depleted. Typically, large mining companies scoop up smaller ones to replenish their reserves and enhance the growth story they tell investors. But recent takeover mistakes have made traditional buyers gun-shy.
This week two of Canada's largest gold companies, Barrick Gold Corp. and Kinross Gold Corp. , announced a combined $7-billion worth of writedowns related to takeovers of gold and copper companies since the start of the decade.
That's just the tip of the iceberg. In the past year, global mining companies have erased billions of dollars from the value of acquisitions they once announced to shareholders as "transformational" deals, certain to create new wealth for investors. Most striking was Rio Tinto PLC's decision to slash $14-billion of value, mostly from aluminum assets acquired with the takeover of Montreal-based Alcan in 2007 in this country's largest-ever takeover deal. And the list goes on.
"I've never seen anything like this," Mr. Garofalo, said in an interview that revisited his comments this week.
The merger mania that began in the middle of the past decade was hardly surprising, considering the tantalizing numbers. Global commodities prices were in the midst of a long upward trajectory, powered by such strong growth in China that not even the global financial crisis could stop the rise for long.
Barrick, like so many other giants, jumped at the bait, and the story of its missteps demonstrates what happened to so many others.
"Barrick would have been immensely better off if they hadn't done any of their acquisitions and had just stuck with mining Goldstrike and building out their operations in Nevada," said Michael Farrant, former Barrick corporate controller and now the chief executive officer of Commonwealth Silver and Gold Mining Inc., referring to his former employer's leading North American assets.
Instead of focusing on projects it already owned, Barrick opted for growth: Its management believed metal prices would soar on the back of Chinese demand..
The decision to buy Equinox Minerals Ltd. boiled down to a simple opinion: "We were bullish on copper prices," Barrick CEO Jaime Sokalsky said of the $7.3-billion acquisition. While copper prices still hover around $3.74 (U.S.) a pound, they are below the record prices at the time of the deal.
More importantly, costs have soared and analysts now argue that the acquisition, like so many others, was simply mismanaged.
Management teams will "blame it on labour inflation and cost inflation and 'how could they have known?' but I think in this market we've been in an inflationary environment for [capital expenditures] and [operating expenditures] for some time now," said Jorge Beristain, managing director for metals and mining research at Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. in New York.
"They go out and buy the asset and then they plead ignorance when the costs go against them, and I think that if you are in the business of mining, you should know the environment," he added.Report Typo/Error
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