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Jansen excited for first action since heart trouble
By Mike Fiammetta / MLB.com
With a doubleheader on Wednesday at Nationals Park, the Dodgers' closer was available for his first action since Aug. 27, when the 24-year-old right-hander experienced an irregular heartbeat during a game in Colorado. Because it was the second such instance for Jansen over the past two years, doctors have decided on offseason surgery to correct the issue.
"I'm just excited," Jansen said of his return. "It's a pennant race going on right now, so that brings the excitement. I just want to get out there and have fun again."
Although Jansen has 25 saves and a 2.54 ERA as the Dodgers' closer, manager Don Mattingly said on Wednesday that he would like to hold off on using Jansen in critical late-game situations.
"I'd like to be able to get him into a situation where it wasn't total game on the line," Mattingly said. "But it was hard not to use him in the way you really want to use him, because wherever you put him in, it's probably going to be game on the line.
"I'd like to be able to kind of softly bring him back into the fold, you know, but it's just not that time of year."
While Jansen was out, Brandon League notched two saves and Ronald Belisario recorded one. All together, the Dodgers' bullpen entered Wednesday ranked sixth in the NL with a 3.27 ERA.
Dodgers cautious as Kershaw resumes throwing
WASHINGTON -- One day after Clayton Kershaw's visit with a hip specialist yielded no new information, the Dodgers continued to not rule anything out regarding their young ace.
Dr. Bryan Kelly at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York examined Kershaw's ailing right hip on Tuesday and agreed with the previous diagnosis made by team physician Neal ElAttrache that the 24-year-old left-hander has an impingement of the right hip, meaning the joint is pinched during rotation of the hip while pitching.
On Wednesday, manager Don Mattingly confirmed that Kershaw has resumed his throwing program of playing catch off flat ground -- a small bit of progress considering Kershaw was unable to do so earlier in the week. But as for the possibility of Kershaw returning to pitch anytime soon, Mattingly wouldn't elaborate.
"I just think he needs to be able to start doing everything he usually does without any pain at all," Mattingly said. "It's up to him, really. He's the one who directs what he wants to release. He kind of dictates how he wants to let information out."
Kershaw is 12-9 with a 2.70 ERA and a National League-leading 206 strikeouts. His absence has already increased the pressure on the Dodgers' rotation, including newly acquired right-hander Josh Beckett, who was scheduled to start the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader. Right-hander Aaron Harang took the mound for the first game, while left-hander Chris Capuano closes out the three-game series with the Nationals on Thursday.
When the Dodgers travel to Cincinnati for another pivotal three-game set with the NL Central-leading Reds on Friday, they will be forced to find a replacement for Kershaw. Rookie right-hander Stephen Fife likely will get another outing after a strong start his last time out against the Cardinals on Sunday, but Mattingly has yet to decide how the fifth spot in the rotation will be occupied against the Reds.
"We're up in the air," Mattingly said. "Either somebody goes [on short rest], or [John] Ely, really, is the only guy."
Ely, a right-hander who was called up from Triple-A Albuquerque when rosters expanded on Sept. 1, has made only two appearances this season. He did, however, start 18 games for the Dodgers as a rookie in 2010 and one more in 2011.
Reliever Elbert undergoes surgery on left elbow
WASHINGTON -- Dodgers left-hander Scott Elbert underwent left elbow surgery on Wednesday, the team announced.
Elbert, 1-1 with a 2.20 ERA over 43 appearances, was placed on the disabled list with elbow soreness on Aug. 27. That came 10 days after the 27-year-old reliever came off a DL stint for a related elbow inflammation injury. Elbert pitched in a simulated game on Friday, but manager Don Mattingly said the issue was still present.
Team physician Neal ElAttrache performed the 30-minute arthroscopic surgery at Kerlan-Jobe Surgery Center in Los Angeles, and the team said the operation "went as planned with a clean out of scar tissue in the back of the elbow."
Elbert will rehab at the Dodgers' Spring Training complex in Arizona and start throwing in six to eight weeks.
As has been the case since Elbert's initial injury, the Dodgers have only two left-handers out of the bullpen in Randy Choate and Paco Rodriguez. Collectively, Los Angeles' bullpen ranks sixth in the National League with a 3.27 ERA.
Worth noting
With A.J. Ellis catching Game 1 of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Nationals, manager Don Mattingly said Matt Treanor will be the Dodgers' backstop for Game 2. Mattingly wouldn't discuss any other possible lineup changes for the doubleheader.
The doubleheader is the Dodgers' first since April 27, 2010, against the Mets at Citi Field. After a rainout at Nationals Park last season, the Dodgers and Nats had a doubleheader scheduled for Sept. 8, but the second game was rained out and never rescheduled.
Hanley Ramirez is batting .342 (144-for-421) against the Nationals in his career. His 27 homers against the Nats trail only four active players: Andruw Jones (47), Chipper Jones (41) and Ryan Howard (36).
Mike Fiammetta 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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Two mobile home parks on the market
Staff Writer
BENNINGTON -- Two mobile home parks are being put up for sale by their owner, who is required by state law to observe a notice of sale period giving tenants the option to buy the park they live in.
The notice of sale for White Birches Mobile Home Park in Bennington and the Alta Gardens Mobile Home Park in Pownal was received by the Department of Economic, House and Community Development on Jan. 4. The notice had to be sent to those living in the parks, who have 45 days from the day they get notice to make an offer on the park they live in.
Eugene Bisson is the listed owner of both parks. According to the notices, the asking price for White Birches, located on Barney Road, is $1,150,000. The 16.9 acre property has 52 lots, each with a mobile home on it. Of them, five are listed as being owned by Bisson with the rest either being owned by leaseholders or the residents. The park is on the town water system, but not its septic. Lot rent is $320 per month with the last increase having been in June.
According to the Alta Gardens filing, the asking price for that park is $775,000. It is a 12.9 acre property with 56 lots. Fifty-three mobile homes are there, with Bisson owning 21 of them and the rest being owned by leaseholders or tenants. The lot rent per month is $310 with the last increase being Jan. 1. The park does not have a municipal water system but is served by the Pownal Waste Water Treatment Facility.
Bisson, whose mailing address is listed as being in Barre, did not return calls seeking comment.
According to the notice sent to tenants, if a majority of them wish to buy the park they have 45 days to notify the park owner and state. The tenants also have the option of working with a non-profit organization to buy the park on their behalf. If they indicated they wish to buy within the time limit, they have 120 days to negotiate a price in good faith.
If no notice is given within the 45 days of the tenants' intent to buy, the parks can not be sold for more than five percent bellow the listed asking price to another buyer, or no less than five percent above the final written offer made by tenants or a non-profit group representing them, according to the notice.
Both applications indicate there is a private sale pending but no information on them is attached to the document. An addendum to the application, signed by Bisson, says if the parks are bought as a package he would accept $500,000 up front with the balance paid over 20 years, the first five years being at five percent interest and the rest at two percent. This is only if they parks are bought together and Bisson would hold the First Mortgage on both properties.
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Skip to comments.Legislators tackle water use in Texas oil fields
Posted on 02/14/2013 5:08:00 AM PST by thackney
A climate scientist warned legislators Wednesday that Texas summers are likely to get longer and drier, setting the stage for a hearing on how oil and gas producers use water in a state that remains in varying stages of drought.
Freshwater is going to be more scarce, Gerald North, professor of atmospheric science and oceanography at Texas A&M University, told members of the energy resources and natural resources committees, recommending they prepare for a future with more storms on the magnitude of Hurricanes Katrina and Ike, and more droughts similar to the one in 2011.
Rep. Jim Keffer, R-Eastland, chairman of the energy resources committee, acknowledged that the current oil drilling boom has been good for the Texas economy but said the Legislature cant ignore public concerns over water use.
We have to make sure we are using the least amount of freshwater we can, he told Cody Pomeroy, general counsel for the Texas Oil and Gas Association, who said 21 percent of water used by drillers now is brackish or recycled water.
The industry accounts for about 1 percent of total water use in the state, Pomeroy said.
Agriculture is the single largest user of water in Texas.
Stephen Jester, an environmental engineer at ConocoPhillips, said his company has cut freshwater use in the Eagle Ford Shale by 45 percent over the past three years, although he acknowledged the costs associated with recycling water continue to make it a challenge.
There are always two questions we hear, he said. What are you doing to get more trucks off the road, and what are you doing to use less freshwater?
Representatives from other companies offered similar stories.
Michael Dunkel, director of sustainable development at Pioneer Natural Resources Co., said his company is working to reduce evaporation.
Its not glamorous, but it might work better, he said.
Pioneer, like other producers, now uses brackish water instead of freshwater to fracture wells when it can.
But brackish water isnt available in all parts of the state and Rep. Lyle Larson, R-San Antonio, noted that several cities in West Texas are considering brackish water as a source of drinking water.
Recycling could be one solution, but Brent Halldorson, chief operating officer of Fountain Quail Water Management and one of the leaders of the fledgling Texas Water Recycling Association, said he opposes requiring drillers to use recycled water.
Halldorson instead said he supports tax incentives; he said an association task force is working on a proposal.
In the meantime, representatives of several companies said they continue to make progress.
Dunkel said Pioneer expects to recycle 10,000 barrels of water a day by the end of the year in the Permian Basin.
Thats going to cost us money, but its a first step, he said.
Shooting my mouth off without any knowledge of the subject at hand, but I was thinking that perhaps these companies could drill for the water they need since they have equipment for deep drilling....
Water rights are not automatically given with an oil/gas lease.
Also in a dry climate with many leases on large ranches, like West and South Texas, those water aquifers are closely guarded. In the old days, some ranchers literally killed people over water rights and access in some of these areas.
It is not unusual for an Eagle Ford well to use 5 million gallons to complete with hydraulic fracturing. Other tight formations like shale in the Permian Basin can take similar amounts.
Last year there were over 15,000 wells drilled in Texas. I believe most of them were shale / tight formation requiring hydraulic fracturing to complete.
Okay, thank you for that info.
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2007 Dodge Ram Hemi - Mr. Norm Lives
Mopar Muscle
Think of this feature as the one that got away from our horsepower issue (which was last month, for our new readers). We're not exactly sure how a Screamin' Hemi Orange Ram slipped through the cracks, but here it is, in all of its blown, Hemi glory: Mr. Norm's Dodge Ram Super Truck.
Before we dig into the truck, there needs to be a little history lesson. Don't skip forward just yet, it will be short; there's some good stuff here. In 1956, Norm Kraus shifted his used car lot on the corner of Grand and Spaulding in Chicago to feature used performance cars. Six years later, "Mr. Norm's" became a Dodge dealer, but still kept its focus on performance. Soon Grand Spaulding Dodge installed a Clayton chassis dynamometer and dyno-tuned all of its new performance cars, including carb rejetting and custom ignition advance settings. The reputation for performance spread across the country and throughout the '60s Mr. Norm's became the beacon of Dodge muscle-car performance, fielding record-setting drag cars and developing high-performance muscle cars that served as prototypes for later factory offerings, including 383- and 440-powered Darts and 340 six-pack Demons. In 1970 the dealership expanded to cater to the expanding truck and van market, which eventually led to an early version of the Dodge Ram Super Truck we see here.
For the newest iteration of the Super Truck, Mr. Norm's started with a Ram regular cab shortbed. Mr. Norm is synonymous with horsepower, so the 5.7L Hemi was fitted with a 2.6L Kenne Bell Big Bore supercharger. Hemi engines tend to be a bit finicky when you add boost, but the Kenne Bell kit also includes an intercooler, and most importantly: Optimizer II engine software. After the air/fuel mixture is crammed into the cylinders and fired off, it exits through a Corsa exhaust system that ends with dual polished tips on the passenger side. To keep the extra horsepower planted, Hotchkis Performance supplied the dropped suspension and Rodtana Wheels were chosen for their Viper-styled looks. Wide Pirelli Scorpion Zero Asimmetrico tires were fitted into the 22x10-inch wheels, after SSBC Force 10 Tri-Power 14-inch brakes were bolted on. The result is much better handling, added traction, and stopping power to match the thrust of the blown Hemi.
The Ram's sheetmetal and SRT-10 bumper cover were sprayed with Sherwin-Williams Screamin' Hemi Orange by Mike Face Custom Paint, while the SRT-10 hood was shot with semi-gloss black in homage to Mopar muscle cars from the '60s. Sharpline Converting continued the muscle-car theme with the "C" stripe and Mr. Norm's emblem on the bed sides that were applied by Lil' Louie. However, the truck isn't all retro, as a Sir Michael's roll pan was installed, along with a Gaylord's hard tonneau cover.
Mopar fans in the '60s might have been perfectly happy to prowl the streets in a stripped interior-devoid of any accessories that might add a few ticks to a drag strip run-but this is now, and this Ram packs some luxury too. Katzkin leather seats bring some Hemi orange inside, and Woodview Products satin nickel dash and door trim breaks up what would have been gray monotony. In case road noise isn't your thing, Quiet Ride Solutions insulated the cab.
But don't worry, if you want to hear the Corsa exhaust, either crack the window or mash the gas pedal. If, for some reason, you don't want to listen to a blown Hemi, there's a Sony sub and Sony amps located behind the seats with Sony separates in the doors. A Sony XAV-W1 double-din A/V center with a Sony 7-inch touch-screen display mounted in the dash serves as the control center.
When the dust settled from the construction of the newest Mr. Norm's creation, the final tally was impressive: around 500 hp, a look and sound that is unmistakably Mopar, and an interior that makes time fly by while waiting for your next dragstrip opponent. Mr. Norm would certainly be proud.


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ClamTk is a graphical frontend for Clam Antivirus. It is designed to be a lightweight, easy-to-use, point-and-click virus scanner.
Release Notes: This release contains minor fixes and improvements.
4tH is a Forth compiler with a little difference. Instead of the standard Forth engine it features a conventional compiler. 4tH is a very small compiler that can create bytecode, C-embeddable bytecode, standalone executables, but also works fine as a scripting language. It supports about 95% of the ANS Forth CORE wordset and features conditional compilation, pipes, files, assertions, forward declarations, enumerations, structures, suspended execution, recursion, include files, etc. It comes with an RPN calculator, line editor, preprocessor, compiler, decompiler, C-source generator, a virtual machine, and a multitasking environment.
Release Notes: The library files now support logfiles, automated date parsing, LZ77 file compression and CSV file creation. The last defined word can be compiled anonymously. Object orientation now supports regular methods. The Sourceforge "Block reserved extension words" were added. New peephole optimizers were added to the compiler, allowing automatic compile time calculations. exec_4th() can be optimized for GCC by using the compiler switch -DUSEGCCGOTO. The word 'SMOVE' was added.
Diskless Remote Boot in Linux (DRBL) provides a diskless or systemless environment for client machines. It works on Debian, Mandriva, Red Hat, Fedora, and SuSE. Unlike LTSP, it uses distributed hardware resources and makes it possible for clients to fully access local hardware. It also includes Clonezilla, a partitioning and disk cloning utility similar to Symantec Ghost.
Release Notes: The underlying GNU/Linux operating system was upgraded. This release is based on the Debian Sid repository (as of 2012/Dec/23). The Linux kernel was updated to 3.2.35-2. DRBL was updated to 2.1.48-drbl1, and Clonezilla was updated to 3.1.36-drbl1. Booting on EFI machine is ready in this release.
PowerDNS Authoritative Server is a high-performance authoritative nameserver with a host of backends. Besides plain BIND configuration files, PDNS reads information from MySQL, Oracle, PostgreSQL, SQLite, MongoDB, and many other databases. Backends can easily be written in any language, and a sample Perl backend is provided. PDNS powers around 30-40% of all domain names in many parts of the world, including >90% of all DNSSEC domains in Europe.
Release Notes: This is a stability and confirmity update to 3.1. It mostly makes the DNSSEC implementation more robust, and improves interoperability with various validators. 3.2 has received very extensive testing on a lot of edge cases, verifying output both against common validators and compared against other authoritative servers.
Easwall is an easy-to-manage firewall script for Linux based on the iptables tool. It is intended for personal use and allows simple IN and OUT rules.
Release Notes: Mainly some optimizations and fixes. Generate scripts with iptables commands and Forward/NAT rules support.
aTunes is a full-featured audio player and manager. It currently plays MP3, Ogg, wma, wav, FLAC, MP4, and radio streams allowing users to easily edit tags, organize music, and rip audio CDs.
Release Notes: Includes minor bugfixes.
SlackE17 is a distribution of the Enlightenment DR17 window manager for Slackware.
Release Notes: E17 has been released after more than 10 years of development. This release provides a Slackware package of this stable version of Enlightenment, and the new EFL 1.7.4. etrophy and the echievements module have been added.
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Release Notes: This release adds Virtualization support for VirtualBox. There is also a new command named "box". This is a command (mostly) targeted for developers to create clean and live-like development and test environments.
pgFormatter is a SQL formatter/beautifier which supports keywords from SQL-92, SQL-99, SQL-2003, SQL-2008, and SQL-2011, and PostgreSQL-specific keywords. It can work as a console program or as a CGI system. It will automatically detect its environment and output as text or as HTML according to the context.
Release Notes: This is the first release.
Tower Toppler (aka Nebulous) is the reimplementation an old 'jump and run' game. In this game you have to climb to the top of a tower avoiding all kinds of creatures that want to push you down.
Release Notes: This release fixes memory leaks, adds a proper program ending instead of an uncaught exception, fixes all warnings when compiling (except for fread and fwrite), makes the software compilable on modern systems, adds included missions to the datafile instead of separate files, and fixes joystick support.
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Release Notes: Simulation has been fixed to work with multiple users. Running of multiple instances of the hardware info daemon has been fixed, and disk cache VM attributes have been added.
Tcl provides a portable scripting environment for Unix, Windows, and Macintosh that supports string processing and pattern matching, native file system access, shell-like control over other programs, TCP/IP networking, timers, and event-driven I/O. Tcl has traditional programming constructs like variables, loops, procedures, namespaces, error handling, script packages, and dynamic loading of DLLs. Tk provides portable GUIs on UNIX, Windows, and Macintosh. A powerful widget set and the concise scripting interface to Tk make it a breeze to develop sophisticated user interfaces.
Release Notes: This release adds new commands [lmap] and [dict map], adds new [load] options -global and -lazy, fixes crashes related to attempts to write to a variable in a namespace which does not exist, fixes paths returned from [tk_getOpenFile -multiple] on Windows, corrects decoding of base64 with trailing whitespace, updates the included packages to current versions, and removes legacy Carbon sources.
CVSps collect changesets from CVS repositories. It can be used either by humans to inspect changesets or as an exporter from CVS to other version control systems - it can be told to emit a fast-export stream to standard output. The code has been end-of-lifed and using cvs-fast-export instead is recommended.
Release Notes: If the CVS version is new enough to do commitids, they are now used. This release removes the --bkcvs option, as bitkeeper's kernel CVS exportation is gone. It can handle versions which use CVSACL.
The X Binary Package System (in short XBPS) is a binary package system designed and implemented from scratch. Its goal is to be fast, easy to use, bug-free, featureful, and portable as much as possible. There is a well documented API provided by the XBPS Library that is the basis for its frontends, to handle binary packages and repositories.
Release Notes: This release adds a fix for a regression in xbps-reconfigure(8) -a and bugfix for libxbps. The package state can now be seen with xbps-query(8).
PicoMail is a fast, feature-rich mobile email application for any Java (J2ME, MIDP 2.0) or Symbian cellphone. PicoMail supports easy email account configuration, HTML messages, graphics, attachments, SMS / MMS, cookies, automatic spam filtering, search, hyperlinks, security, and much more. Image support includes GIF, JPEG, PNG, TIFF, and BMP. Images can be zoomed, viewed in fullsize, saved, sent via SMS / MMS, and analyzed with OCR. POP3, IMAP, and SMTP (secure and non-secure) are supported. Links can be followed within email messages. Word, Excel, WordPerfect, image, Zip, and PDF attachments can be opened. Other features include keyword searching, audio and video playback, contact list importing, and support for Unicode and many other character encodings.
Release Notes: This release improves the user interface, HTML5 tag support, and JavaScript event support, adds support for font sizes and frame/iframe/frameset, enhances performance, and fixes numerous bugs.
Lifeograph is a personal journal and note taking application. It offers all standard features expected from a diary application, along with some unique ones, in a light-weight and intuitive package.
Release Notes: This release adds a trash can, per-entry spell-checking languages, and a refreshed graphical interface.
Miscellaneous Container Templates is a C++ library that provides a collection of various STL-like containers with specific properties. It currently contains six closely related containers: closed_hash_set, closed_hash_map, linked_hash_*, and forward_hash_*. The first two are very similar to TR1 unordered_set and unordered_map; the linked ones provide additional functionality, while forward hash tables are more performant than linked, but have a restricted interface.
Release Notes: This new release in the 1.6 branch fixes several bugs with compilation (both on some POSIX systems and Visual C++ 2008), as well as custom pointer support which caused crashes with certain versions of Boost.Interprocess.
pyBit uses AMQP to create a distributed, cross-platform buildd toolkit to build packages using a collection of buildds, direct from various VCS clients. It is intended to support rapidly evolving software collections, and can support multiple VCS frontends and multiple build backends. Cross building is expected to be supported for some backends. The initial backend uses dpkg for Debian. pyBit includes support for cancelling selected builds and using multiple buildd clients per architecture, per platform, and per suite.
Release Notes: This release adds support for plugin clients and multiple suites per client, and includes Czech and Russian translations for the setup questions in Debian.
RedNotebook is a graphical diary and journal to keep track of notes and thoughts throughout the day. It includes a calendar navigation, customizable templates for each day, export functionality, and a keyword search and cloud.
Release Notes: This release never includes previous RedNotebook backups in new backups, adds a strikethrough shortcut Ctrl+K, by default doesn't switch between edit and preview mode automatically, and add experimental support for the IRC protocol.
Coccigrep is a semantic grep for the C language. It can be used to find where in code files a given structure is used or where one of its attributes is used, set, or used in a test.
Release Notes: This release contains an improvement in recursive searching which now includes header files. It also features some bugfixes.
A utility that converts Photo CD to PPM.
An MVC Web framework based on Node.js, Express, and Teddy.


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Eva Longoria Finally Admits That Yes, She's Dating Ernesto Arguello
Actress Eva Longoria has finally 'fessed up to dating "philanthropist" and 'Ready For Love' reality show star Ernesto Arguello. And since he's only four years younger than she is, one of Hollywood's hottest cougars may have finally decided she prefers her prey a little more mature.
The couple first met on the set of the Longoria-produced dating show 'Ready for Love,' where Arguello — despite picking former Miss USA Shandi Finnessey — proved he wasn't quite ready for love just yet.
"I think that's why our relationship is so special — we truly started as friends," Longoria, 38, admitted to People. "I guess we have the press to thank for pushing us to see something we didn't see!"
Longoria is, of course, referring to rumors that the two were an item long before they actually were. Or at least before they were ready to cop to it.
"Eva and Ernesto are a perfect match. They both speak Spanish, have the same religion and the same cultural background," a nameless insider divulged. "Their friendship and their similar philanthropic interests laid the foundation for their new romance. They're very much in love."
The couple also confirmed their dating status on Twitter, where all the best love stories are shared.
Me too baby, I LOVE YOU RT Happy to share NOW that it's true! Couldn't be happier..RT @peoplemag @EvaLongoria http://t.co/M1FtRAqtqO
— Ernesto Arguello (@ernestoarguello) July 4, 2013


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What are the job responsibilities of an Examination Proctor ? What does an individual in this position get paid in New Jersey?
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Perform duties that are instructional in nature or deliver direct services to students or parents. Serve in a position for which a teacher or another professional has ultimate responsibility for the design and implementation of educational programs and services.
In New Jersey, the midpoint of salaries reported for the position (50th percentile) is $24,517. The 75th percentile (the rate below which 75% of salary data falls) is $30,672. The 25th percentile (the rate below which 25% of the data falls) is $19,857.
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OK, I need to know if there are any Mormons who use this site. I'm making a family history program of my own, and I would like someone to test it. It uses a lot of Church terminology in it, so i just thought it would be much easier if I could get some LDS programmers other than my brothers to test it and give criticism.
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DELL Dimension 2400 with ; 2gig of RAM ; Intel P4 2.8Ghz CPU ; Windows XP Pro SP3 ; Zone Alarm Internet Security Suite v8.0.298.000
I had a virus or trojan issue on this desktop and as far as Zone Alarm and True Sword 5 are concerned there are no trojans or adware or spyware on this machine. I upgraded to the current version of ZA yesterday and left the AV scanner to scan the machine. When I came down this morning, the ZA AV scanner had only scanned 46 files and locked up 45 minutes into the scan. I experienced this same problem yesterday and upgraded ZA thinking this would fix the problem. After doing a hard shutdown and rebooting the machine I tried the AV scan again and as soon as it hit this program in C:\windows\system32\MSVCP60.DLL, the scan stopped scanning and the machine locked up. I have replaced the dll from a CAB file and this did not help.
I also put this file and path in the exception list of not to scan but the software still scans.
Any ideas????
Thanks, Joe
Operating System:Windows XP Pro
Software Version:8.0
Product Name:ZoneAlarm Internet Security Suite


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Dynamic stars Puig, Stanton featured in series
By Joe Frisaro / MLB.com
MIAMI -- Wherever Yasiel Puig goes, fanfare follows.
This week, it traveled to South Florida, where Puig and the red-hot Dodgers created must-see drama at Marlins Park. While Puig has drummed up so much national attention, the Marlins have a game-changing slugger of their own who is starting to heat up.
Giancarlo Stanton has sent a reminder this week not to forget about him. The 23-year-old slugger is riding an eight-game hitting streak, and he's hit a home run in three of his last five games, including two in the series with Los Angeles.
Like Puig, Stanton can create awe with one swing.
"Stanton has that game-changing ability with his power," Miami manager Mike Redmond said. "He's so young. He still has room to grow, when you're projecting the guy out. That's what makes you smile. How good is this guy really going to be down the road, when he puts it together?"
If both stay healthy, Stanton and Puig have the skill sets to be dominating players for years to come.
"Definitely game-changers," Redmond said.
A 13-year veteran catcher, Redmond says Puig reminds him of a power hitter from his playing days -- Vladimir Guerrero.
"I think about back when I played," Redmond said. "We had the Vladamir Guerrero-type guys, real free swingers who can do a lot of damage.
"A guy like Puig, he's so athletic. He can run. He plays hard. He runs balls out. He's got power. He plays good defense, has an arm. He's the total package. There are not a lot of those dynamic players. Those guys who come to the big leagues and create so much excitement."
Eovaldi flashing signs of progress, potential
MIAMI -- Don't let the numbers fool you when assessing the progress being made by Nathan Eovaldi.
Despite a 2-4 record and 3.82 ERA, the Marlins feel the 23-year-old has the makings of a future star.
Eovaldi has gone seven starts without a win since he beat the Nationals on July 12. And on Wednesday night, he was on the wrong end of a 4-1 loss to the Dodgers.
Still, the drought is more of a reflection of lack of support offensively.
In terms of pure stuff and the ceiling to improve, Eovaldi promises to have a bright future.
In seven innings against the Dodgers, Eovaldi allowed three runs, with two earned. He was victimized by three errors, one of which he committed on a pickoff attempt that cost a run. But his fastball was lively, reaching 100 mph twice against Adrian Gonzalez in the fifth inning. He ended up getting the All-Star first baseman looking at a 100 mph heater.
Miami acquired Eovaldi last July from the Dodgers for Hanley Ramirez.
Ramirez had an RBI double off Eovaldi and he also struck out and grounded out in three at-bats.
"Eovaldi, this guy is going to be a monster," Marlins manager Mike Redmond said. "This kid has so much upside. He's just a work in progress. He's going to be a dominating pitcher in this league for many years to come. He still has a lot of room to grow. There are areas of his game, and his pitching that can totally improve -- like his off-speed pitches, and commanding those pitches, and continuing to be able to command his fastball. This guy, his upside is off the charts for him."
Dodgers pitching coach Rick Honeycutt worked with Eovaldi in Los Angeles, and he remains a fan of the hard-throwing right-hander.
"I still feel like he's one of ours to a point," Honeycutt said. "I'm happy for him to get a chance to pitch every fifth day. You see the development. You see him progress. He has a great arm. He's a great young man with a great work ethic. When he starts to get a curveball or change over, it's a lot like [Clayton Kershaw] when he came up. Everything was hard. He needs to slow the speed of a pitch. The other thing is to see him battle. We beat him, but I'm happy to see him healthy and progressing. He has a chance to be special. Their whole staff is impressive."
Pierre tips cap to Ichiro's milestone
MIAMI -- The answer will never be known, but Juan Pierre certainly has a strong opinion.
Pierre firmly believes if Ichiro Suzuki's career path was different he could have flirted with reaching 4,000 MLB hits.
Instead, Suzuki started playing in his native Japan, and his combined total is being discussed.
For the Yankees on Wednesday night, Suzuki collected his 4,000th professional hit, counting his days in Japan and the big leagues.
If Suzuki played his entire career in the Majors, could he have challenged Pete Rose's record of 4,256?
"He would be right on Pete Rose," Pierre said. "I don't know if he would actually get him. But no doubt, he could get 4,000. My hat is off to him. That is an incredible feat. I never played over there in Japan. It's not easy to get hits anywhere."
Since his rookie season with the Mariners in 2001, Suzuki has 2,722 hits, tops of any player in that span.
Pierre also is up there in total hits for his generation. He has 2,209 in his career, which includes two stints with the Marlins.
Since 2001, Pierre has the fifth-most hits 2,147. Second on the list is Albert Pujols (2,347), followed by Michael Young (2,344) and Derek Jeter (2,300).
Earlier in his career, Pierre paid close attention to what Suzuki was doing because both were leadoff hitters who slapped out singles and didn't walk much.
"Ichiro was getting not just 200 hits, but 220, 230, 260," Pierre said. "I think he can get to 3,000 hits here, if he plays a couple of more years. He could get 150 hits a year, on a bad year."
Worth noting
• Chad Qualls, dealing with a tight back, was not available on Wednesday night. But the right-hander says he is feeling better and could be available, unless the Marlins opt to give him another day to rest.
• Placido Polanco, on the seven-day concussion disabled list, came to Marlins Park on Thursday to ride the stationary bike and be further evaluated. The veteran, plunked on the helmet by a pitch last Friday against San Francisco, has been at home the past few days.
Joe Frisaro is a reporter for MLB.com. He writes a blog, called The Fish Pond. Follow him on Twitter @JoeFrisaro. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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So...he's basically semi-retired?
So...he's basically semi-retired?
They'll get rid of everyone except JV and it's WIGGINS TIME!!!
The saving of our world from pending doom will come, not through the complacent adjustment of the conforming majority, but through the creative maladjustment of a nonconforming minority. - Martin Luther King
He wouldn't be a Consultant if he left on his own. This is an MLSE decision to re mediate him into unemployment.
What do you mean Matt? You didn't see Ross' 360 dunk at UW last week? He's the TRUTH!
But seriously, this looks like he couldn't handle Leweike. He basically thanked everyone but Big L. He knows that he can get work elsewhere so why stick it out if you don't like the new boss? They still have to pay him.
Personally, I would be stunned if they moved Demar or Rudy. They've pretty much spun all their PR around those guys. Raptors4Life has a legit point -- they could have concentrated on JV, Ross, leaked rumors about signing that CIS kid...lots of ways to keep things hush until trades are made in early July. We'll probably get some idea tomorrow what's going on though.
this totally reinforces my view that Lewieke's merciless style and repeated slams were an attempt to force BC out
Highly speculative of course, but I don't personally put to much stock in anything people say to the media anymore. Actions speak much louder than words.
Yikes. That had to be a blowup with TL more than anything....like, TL: hey B how's that franchise name change coming along? BC: Oh I dont know, I havent really given it much thought....been polishing up my resume. TL: WTF B. Then a screaming session ensues.
I dont understand the Bargnani trade reference being made in the thread though....BC had clearly said himself that AB could/would be moved...didnt he?
BC: Masai, DUDE, why are you firing all my bros?
Ujiri: Well, frankly, cause they're terrible
BC: Bro?
Ujiri: I don't know what to say, Bryan.
BC: Bro...
Somewhere Doug Smith is crying into a pillow, yelling, "IT'S JUST NOT FAIRRRRRR"
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The suspect wanted in connection with a fatal stabbing in Brockton Wednesday morning was caught in Abington after an intense manhunt that spanned five hours. The suspect was being taken by ambulance to South Shore Hospital. The murder was the ninth this year and third this month.
A Bridgewater man who has been charged with murder is in critical but stable condition after he was shot by a police officer in the backyard of a home in Abington at the end of a massive man hunt.
Alfred J. Giannini, 37, of Bridgewater, has been charged with the murder of Jeffrey Cicerano, 44, of Brockton, according to the Plymouth County district attorney's office.
Giannini is accused of stabbing Cicerano to death at 117 Bellevue Ave. on Wednesday morning, authorities said.
He is in stable but critical conidition. An arraignment date has not been set.
The stabbing death was the second murder in Brockton in 14 hours.
"It's been an unusual 18 hours in Brockton," Plymouth County District Attorney Timothy Cruz said at a late-afternoon press conference Wednesday.
The witness told investigators the suspect appeared panicked and was pacing around a room with a large knife in his hands, said Cruz. The victim was sitting in a chair when the suspect approached him and stabbed him in the chest, the witness told investigators.
Although he had been stabbed, the victim joined the witness in struggling with the stabber, who tried to grab other knives in the apartment before taking off out the back door. The suspect then tried to get back in by breaking through a front window. The suspect did re-enter the apartment and succeeded in grabbing another knife before the witness said he forced the suspect out through a window.
After that, Cruz said, the suspect broke into the nearby home of a relative, stole jewelry and a vehicle and fled toward Abington with police in pursuit. The pursuit ended when the suspect crashed the vehicle in a construction site in Abington and took off into nearby woods, Cruz said.
According to scanner reports, a police dog was able to locate one of the suspect's sneakers, as well as some footprints, that eventually led to the suspect being found in the backyard of a home at 117 Lady Slipper Lane in Abington.
Brockton Police Chief Emanuel Gomes and Mayor Linda Balzotti joined Cruz at the press conference Wednesday afternoon.
"Violence has no place in our community, and the last 24 hours have made me heartsick," Balzotti said.
The stabbing death was the ninth murder in Brockton this year. On Tuesday night, a 74-year-old man, Lee Harmon was killed on Clinton Street. He was found with wounds to his head. No one has been arrested in that murder.
Cruz said he did not believe there was a connection between the murder of Harmon about 9 p.m. Tuesday to the stabbing slaying Wednesday morning.
The district attorney also said the stabbing murder on Bellevue Avenue was "not a random event and that the general public should not feel they are in jeopardy."
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Cisco's Cloud Plan for IoT
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Cisco Systems on Monday announced a $1 billion investment in what it calls its Intercloud, a linked chain of datacenters providing services designed to capitalize on the Internet of Things. Cisco has no intention of competing with Amazon Web Services, Google, or Rackspace in supplying general-purpose infrastructure as a set of cloud services. Instead, it has assembled a set of partners to offer a global chain of datacenters linked by a Cisco network to serve as a backbone for the Internet of Things.
"This is not about five public cloud datacenters worldwide," said Favio Gori, director of Cisco cloud marketing, in a description that sounded suspiciously like VMware's vCloud Hybrid Service. Rather, Cisco announced nine partners that will help it build out a set of services on top of OpenStack software to serve as worldwide data-collection points for device data, analytics, and data warehousing.
Gori couldn't put a number on how many datacenters the chain might eventually include, but said it "will leverage Cisco datacenters and those of select partners" to build its chain rapidly. Its own facilities will be combined with those of Australian partner Telstra to put its initial set online in North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia "by the end of the year," Gori said in an interview.
— Charles Babcock is an editor-at-large for InformationWeek.com.


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He really says that. He really makes threats against the guys life which are recorded on camera and can (and should) be used against him in the proper channels. The issue here is not really showing up with a fake M but one idiot trying to assert himself in a quintessential thug manner over another. It's your basic bro down although on a different level as with people standing around watching the show the guy is posing like a thug yelling and screaming for maximum effect. It's a shame the smaller guy doesn't stand up for himself and is not prepared to defend himself.
Regardless, this is a lesson in not taking online problems offline and always keeping in mind you do not know who is behind the computer screen. You also do not know who you will run into at an offline meet. Always be prepared, always protect yourself. Especially if someone tries to damage your property as what happens in the video.


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Conservation Commission publishes trail map
BRATTLEBORO -- The members of the Brattleboro Conservation Commission know that sometimes you have to scramble over obstacles, sweat a little and keep moving forward to achieve your goal.
What starts as a simple and humble hike can often drag on into an exhausting day-long marathon, but the payoff is often worth all of the effort.
So it is in that spirit that the Conservation Commission is releasing its new trail map and guide to the public walks available in Brattleboro.
The Conservation Commission has published about 3,000 maps that are available in the Town Clerk's office and which will be distributed around town in the coming weeks.
They are free.
The commission worked on the map for a year-and-a-half and co-chairman Peter Gaskill says that while it took a little longer than originally thought, the new map was worth the wait.
"It was a slow methodical process," Gaskill said. "This is a volunteer board, and we had other issues to deal with. It took a while, but we just kept moving forward."
The new map features 11 trail systems around the Brattleboro area, including the walk up Wantastiquet Mountain, the trails at Fort Dummer Park and the walks through the Delta Campus near the Guilford town line.
The guide also contains trail descriptions with mileage and clear descriptions of how to find the trailheads off of town roads.
Former Conservation Commission Chairman Drew Adams was instrumental in starting the project, Gaskill said.
Various members of the Conservation Commission walked every part of the more than 25 miles of trail that are featured in the map and guide, and Gaskill said they were able to get a fresh perspective on many of the well-known trails in town, knowing they would be introducing some of them to people.
The commission has plans to make the map and guide available electronically and in the future, he said, the trail descriptions and maps will be updated as situations change.
Gaskill points out that the new map should be helpful for long time residents, visitors and people who are moving to the area.
"I've been living in Brattleboro for 20 years, and it took me eight or nine years to learn where to go," Gaskill said. "Our goal was to create a map for people to follow so they can learn where to go. We wanted to make sure people know they don't have to drive out of town to enjoy the outdoors. There is plenty to do right here."
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Re: Sun Conure for Adoption
Posted by KittyJ on 3/14/07
On 3/14/07, Oscar Budhram wrote:
> Hello,
> I would be more than happy to adopt if you are will to
> provide the following. Shipping to Queens NY 11419, that the
> sun conure is tagged and has a birth certificate any
> or proof of purchase.
> I have a Africa grey (Timneh), a Sun Conure and a Quaker,
> gifts as presents for my 11 years old daughter.
> If you are interested please let me know via Email or a
> number you can be reached at.And we can work out payment
> arrangements.
> Thank you
> Parrot fan
> Oscar
> On 3/07/07, Ulster County NY wrote:
>> 100 miles from NYC, Exit 20 NY State Thruway: 5 year old
>> male (probably) Sun Conure for adoption (fee of $100) with
>> cage, toys, etc. This is NOT a "problem" bird; he is in
>> full feather, totally non-aggressive, talks and, for a Sun,
>> doesn't scream all that much. I require prospective adopter
>> to have a SOLID veterinary reference, lots of experience
>> with Conures and suffer my intense scrutiny as I try to find
>> this wonderful bird a LIFETIME HOME. Email ONLY PLEASE:
>> email@example.com. Thank you.
Honestly a home check would be recommend. Dont ship out any
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From Path of no Path:
- Within those six words (Na-mo A-Mi-tuo-fo), one turns heaven and earth.
- Master Lianchi (Zhuhong)
- Someone asked Kyojitsu-bo, "I say the Name knowing utterance to be the key to attaining birth, but my thoughts wander off to the moors and mountains of this world and I say it merely from my lips. What should I do?"
He answered, "When you set out with the idea of coming here, surely you did not think 'I'm going there, I'm going there' with every step. You made your way here with your mind full of unrelated thoughts. Nevertheless, you did not cease walking and you have arrived. In this way, once you have wakened the aspiration for birth into the Land of Bliss, if you continue saying the Name of Amida to the end of your life, then even though your mind strays while doing so you will unfailingly attain birth."


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Discussion in 'Star Trek Movies: Kelvin Universe' started by The Overlord, Dec 28, 2012.
I think somebody just miscounted . . . .
Counting is for dorks.
And vampires!
And crows.
This fandom will not be dictated by numerical accuracy.
Indeed. What do you think we are, nerds?
Did JJ also sneak into your house and break all your DVDs? Unless he did that, then your Star Trek is beautifully preserved and you can watch it over and over and over and over and over and over again and it will be exactly the same as it always was. Every last bit of digitally encoded information can be burned right into your screen for all eternity.
You're just not going to get any new stuff based on it.
It failed to be profitable. It failed to be marketable. It failed to grow it's audience at the time when some of it's earliest fans started to literally die off (it's been 46 and a half years for God's sakes).
It failed to evolve and keep with the narrative style that is popular today. It looked cheesy just as Brosnan's Bond looked cheesy next to Craig's Bond or Clooney's Batman next to Bale's.
You had more than enough chances to invite enough friends to keep prime-Trek going strong. Hell, UPN even gave you a freebie season because they didn't have anything else to air. Apparently, for someone as demanding as you, you seem to lack the clout to gather millions of friends around for just one hour a week to keep what you love so much from going on.
What sort of madness would it take for a company to keep producing the same product for an ever shrinking size of the population?
Ask the comics industry.
Oh snap!
C'mon -- Give him a break. Roman numerals are tough, even if you do speak Italian.
Er, yeah. He's pissed at Spock because Spock didn't save Romulus from destruction, and now he's trapped 200 years in the past because of Spock, and he wants to make Spock suffer by doing the same thing to his planet that happened to Romulus. So Nero's anger doesn't make sense to you, why?
Nero made it quite clear why he wants to blow up Earth. He told his reasoning to Pike when he abducted him. Were you in the movie theater bathroom during that scene?
Maybe you arrived in the cinema ten minutes late, because the masterful opening sequence of ST (2009) even made us care about Robau, George Kirk and wife, Winona. Powerful stuff!
The Spock/Uhura material was also both fresh and an emotional ride.
Star Trek needed a reboot. They had a great chance to do so in 1987, but unfortunately screwed it up.
This is has given me the courage to post up something that I made a few months ago:
With the divine rays of light only pointing toward the ground and the fuzzy rocks around his feet, it looks like a bunch of tribbles are trying to lasso Roddenjesus (or do we prefer Jesusberry?). Oddly appropriate.
Is that infant.. suckling??
Suddenly I'm remembering Harlan Ellison's The Glass Teat.
Yep. It was all downhill from there ...
Replace the sheep with sehlat and rocks with tribbles and you've got a winner.
Oh, and the little girl he's touching needs a bigger rack. Gene likes his women curvy!
There is always "Eugene H. Christ".
"Jesusberry" sounds like a place upscale Christians would go to get frozen yogurt.
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Anonymous asked this question on 3/12/2000:
Where did Bill Bradley go wrong in his campaign?
JesseGordon gave this response on 3/14/2000:
The "conventional wisdom" is that his campaign was too "professorial" -- he stuck too much to theory and not enough to how he would get things done (or at least he appeared that way).
But "go wrong" is not a fully accurate way to characterize his campaign. This was his first serious presidential campaign, and many campaigners "learn the ropes" in their first campaign. Al Gore, for example, ran in 1988, and did very poorly. Ronald Reagan, too, ran in 1976 and failed. They presumably learned from their mistakes the first time out and were better campaigners the next time around.
In my opinion, Bradley failed on two major aspects:
1) He failed to convince voters that he had "the fire in his belly" (as Colin Powell described it) -the strong desire to be president because he thought he could change the country. That's mostly a matter of campaign style -- he could be much more fired up the next time around.
2) His hot issues were campaign finance reform and racial harmony. I don't think either of those got voters fired up at all -- the hot issues are abortion, gun control, tax cuts, and school vouchers, to name a few. The lack of fiery issues and the lack of a fiery candidate combined into a pretty boring campaign.
On the other hand, he succeeded strongly in some of his goals: to keep Gore honest; to bring up his pet issues onto the national agenda; and to move the debate to the left.
And Bradley's campaign was certainly good for Gore -- their debates got Gore on national TV a dozen times; and got Gore over numerous issues that he'll have to face against Bush anyway. So, since another of Bradley's goals is to get a Democrat elected president, he "succeeded" in helping with that goal too.
By no means count Bradley out -- he's young; he's now experienced; and he showed pretty well despite losing. So he'll be back -- presumably less professorial and more fiery next time around!
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MiharuSkii wrote:I'm glad it's going to be a Tim Burton film too.
I can't wait either. When Tim and Johnny work together it's magic. I have a pic of Johnny as the Mad Hatter - the only thing is I'm not sure how legitimate it is, even though Disney asked me to remove it from my Johnny forum (but I didn't yet). So if you wan't to see it, let me know.


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Let them fail! Obviously the do not even solve half of the problem if they pass. People in Sacramento need to come up with real solutions. Besides, releasing illegal immigrants into federal custody (if the propositions fail) is a good thing!
Here is the fact sheet about the propositions, released by the governor's office:
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Daily buildsYou can find prebuilt version of Rockbox (development version) here: zenxfi3.zip. Unpack it at the root of the device, it should create a
.rockbox directory.
Bootloader featuresThe bootloader comes with a number of features which allow to recover from potential problematic situations.
Booting to the OFThe bootloader can either boot rockbox or the OF. By default it will boot rockbox. The bootloader will boot the OF if volume down is hold while powering up. This works independently from the power source. For example, the following actions will boot the OF:
firmware.sb to the root of the filesystem.
Building the bootloaderThe bootloader can be built using three different methods. The recommend one is the automatic method using RockboxUtility. The semi-automatic method requires a working cross-compiler and a copy of the Rockbox source code.
Automatic methodTIDI
Semi-Automatic method
PrebuiltI prebuild a complete bootloader image out of version 1.0.22e of the OF. It can be found here: firmware.sb. Download it, rename it to =firmware.s=b, put it at the root of the device, unmount properly and reboot. If you already have a rockbox bootloader installed, you will need to reboot to the OF to do the actual upgrade. Note that you must also install Rockbox to be able to use your player, the bootloader need only to be installed once.
LinuxThis method requires the following things:
bootloader-zenxfi3.creative file (you don't need to go further than the 5. Build step in HowToCompile).
Then you need to build the mkimxboot tool in
rbutil/mkimxboot. To do so, just cd into
rbutil/mkimxboot and run
make. It should produce a
mkimxboot executable.
Finally, you need to run the tool with the correct parameters. Assuming you are in
rbutil/mkimxboot, run:
./mkimxboot -i creative-firmware.sb -b bootloader-zenxfi3.creative -o firmware.sb -t dualboot
You should replace
creative-firmware.sb by the path to the firmware you downloaded from Creative and extracted from the archive, and replace
bootloader-zenxfi3.creative by the path to the
bootloader-zenxfi3.creative file produced by the compilation. Note that this command will produce a file called
firmware.sb so if you put a copy of the
firmware.sb file from Creative in this directory, rename it to something else like
creative-firmware.sb before running the command.
Finally, plug your Creative Zen X-Fi3 and put the
firmware.sb file at the root of the file system, unmount and unplugged just like a regular firmware update. Note that if you already have a rockbox bootloader installed you need to reboot to the OF for the upgrade to be effective.
Of course, to run rockbox, you will also need to do a normal build of rockbox and put rockbox on your device (see HowToCompile but this time to a normal Creative Zen-X-Fi3 build and go until the 6. Install step). Alternatively, you can download the current build here: http://build.rockbox.org/data/rockbox-creativezenxfi3.zip
If you want to boot to the OF, press Volume Down on boot (hold it, press power, wait a few seconds and release it).
Recovery procedureIf for any reason your device doesn't work anymore (doesn't boot, stuck in the bootloader and even the OF doesn't work or if a firmware upgrade failed). You might need to recover your device. You should not attempt this without an advice from someone knowledgeable. The point of the recovery procedure is too reinstall the OF and will remove any trace of the rockbox bootloader.
LinuxTODO -- AmauryPouly - 15 Jan 2013
r6 - 20 Jun 2013 - 20:23:37 - AmauryPouly
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I have used Euston station a few times before and have never had any problems with it.
It's not the best looking station, parts of it are rather dated and dull looking but its large and bright mostly and is easy to navigate around, huge signs hang above to let you know where to go for different things like where toilets are, buses are and the underground and also directions to platforms and the information & ticket office.
I arrived in Euston recently and was from train to outside in minutes, very fast. Arrived on far platform and the ticket barrier was in operation, this I think is great as it combats the fare evasion problem, which stops revenue coming into the railways meaning we all end up paying more. They are easy to use just pop your ticket in the slot, staff were on hand to help too if you have problems.
I went into the TFL travel office to grab a tube map incase my phone died as it's been a while since I was in London, there was plenty of leaflets there with info on and also staff on hand.
I then went over to look in the travel centre (operated by Virgin Trains) again plenty of leaflets with information about train services, cycling and also a leaflet about walking around Euston which was handy. Staff didn't seem approachable though as 3 of them were stood looking bored having a personal conversation with each other, I did still interrupt and ask for directions as it's ages since I had been and forgot my way, the lady was helpful though and pointed me in the direction but I felt I had disturbed her, not that its not her job.
The station has plenty of places to grab food & drink, with the usual outlets at mainline stations being present at Euston, as I had eat at Birmingham I didn't need these but have used them before and they offer everything you could want. There's also stores to grab magazines & papers, drinks and snacks.
I would use Euston again its very easy to navigate, it has ample space for the hoards of passengers using it everyday and it has plenty of amenities if you need them. It's also very well connected to the London Underground and London Buses networks.
Euston is one of the largest tube stations in London, and is the main route into and out of London. When I used to work there, I lived just outside of the city, as it was cheaper, so instead of paying the huge congestion charges, I used to travel to Euston every morning. The tubes can be reliable, sometimes, and doesnt take that long. Many people do the same thing as me, so it can become a bit crowded here. There are plenty of shops and restaurantes nearby this station, so there is no worry there.
As far as the station is concerned, I think that it could do with a bit of repair, and does look out of place with all of the more modern building surrounding it. There are plenty of facilities in this station where you can buy tickets, from either the desk, or the machines they have there. The toliets here are quite good, and there are loads of them. The upside to this isn that not only does it have the tube as a form of transport, obviously, but there is bus stop right outside, and there is always a queue of taxi's waiting for you, you can be annoying when they wait there forever while people say their goodbyes.
Living in the northwest Euston is the 'hub' we frequent for trips to London. It hasnt changed vastly over the years however the number of shops, eating places within have increased and are reasonably good.
The building itself is nothing special, certainly not the most attractive of the London stations.
The facilities such as toilets and seating however are lax to say the least and i would not want to spend much time within the station especially after once being subjected to 3 hours waiting as my train was cancelled. Our most recent visit found us having to sit outside on the 'kerb' of the grass area as it there was nowhere inside, poor in that respect and i'm hoping the improvements they promised on huge boards are fulfilled for our next visit.
Drawbacks aside it is well placed, has good connections by tube and bus as the bus station is right outside so it does have its benefits.
I love London and as a result I do find myself trying to get down there a couple of times a year. The only train station I tend to go to is London Euston and this is because I do trust it there and find it a very pleasant station with lots to do which is nice. It is reliable and the trains are regular so this is why I think it is a very good station indeed to travel to if you are going into the UK's largest city.
First the address:
Euston Road
Greater London
Now getting to Euston is easy because trains are regular and it is a huge station with over ten platforms and trains come from the south and from the North. I catch the train from Birmingham and it takes around 1.5 hours and costs £20 if you are lucky and get the strange time trains which trust me is worth doing to save a bit of money. The trains are every half hour or so, so they are very regular.
The trains from Birmingham are Virgin trains so they are very nice. When you arrive in London Euston everything is clearly signposted from the platform number you are on, to the televisions which show you train times, to the exit signs so you can actually find your way out.
The platforms are very clean and tidy and there was plenty of staff around to ask questions if you get stuck. On the platforms you do have waiting rooms which are very basic but that is all you need really. They were very warm though which is nice as train station platforms are very cold most of the time.
The televisions on the platforms will tell you the next train leaving from there and exactly what stations the train will stop at so you shouldn't be able to get lost. It does also give you a time of arrival and lets you know if a train is late.
You walk away from the platforms and into the main train station and it is massive. There are big screens there showing a news station and there are also big screens showing you trains and times and which platform to go to. Again there are people there to ask if you get stuck at all.
Now the station is very clean and there are seats everywhere just in case you get tired. I liked it because we arrived very early for our train and there is plenty to see at London Euston. There are loads of shops including WHSmith and boots. They are quite big stores too.
Then if you fancy a bite to eat you can choose from Millies cookies, burger king, crust and a couple of cafes so you can always get something.
There are loads of staff at this station and cameras everywhere. There are loads of ticket sellers so queues move down quite quickly and there are fast track machines, pre-booked machines and permit to travel machines so you should be alright to get where you want to be on time.
There is a left luggage section so if you do lose something it may turn up there and there is even a first class visitors lounge so if you fancy like going in there if you have brought a first class ticket then there you go.
The station has a good buzz about it because it is London and is always busy which is very reassuring. I feel safe there and like it as a station. Its location is good because it is very near to several tubes so you can get all across London to it and from it very quickly which is always useful.
I recommend going to London Euston station to all people travelling to London.
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Democrats are bracing for an oncoming tsunami of conservative cash to hit House races, and now predict they could be outspent as much as 3-to-1 as Republicans race to defend their majority.
With an army of deep-pocketed GOP outside groups poised to invest heavily, Democrats say they may need to make painful decisions about how to best allocate resources in their already uphill fight for the House — including cutting off underperforming candidates if necessary in order to focus on hopefuls who have the best chance of winning.
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How Democrats decide to spend their cash in response to the anticipated Republican offensive is a central question that party strategists are confronting as they seek to map out a pathway to capturing the 25 seats they need to win the House majority.
"I think we have to expect to be outspent," said Robby Mook, executive director of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee. "We have to expect other groups to come in."
The amount Republican groups spend on the House is not yet known, but what is certain is that they will have more money than Democrats. Two well-funded groups, American Crossroads and the Chamber of Commerce, have said they will spend heavily on races this fall, and Republicans say other organizations have expressed interest in joining the effort as well.
Karl Rove, an American Crossroads co-founder, was quoted by Bloomberg Businessweek last month telling a group of donors that the group will spend $32 million to defend the House majority.
"Crossroads is looking to spend in the tens of millions of dollars to protect the majority in the U.S. House and promote a conservative agenda, through a variety of platforms including research, polling, phone calls, direct mail and television advertising," Jonathan Collegio, an American Crossroads spokesman, wrote in an email.
Blair Latoff, a Chamber of Commerce spokeswoman, declined to specify how much the organization would spend but said, "this will be our largest and most aggressive effort in our 100-year history."
Their efforts will be on top of a trifecta of Republican groups that have already begun bombarding Democrats on the airwaves. The outfits — YG Action, American Action Network and the Congressional Leadership Fund — have reserved more than $13 million in advertising time.
Democrats, meanwhile, are largely relying on a newly formed outside group, House Majority PAC, to help fend off the Republican cash wave. The Democratic outfit has placed $22 million in commercial reservations.
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Gosselin: Almost 30 years later, Barry Switzer's words of wisdom still resonate with Texas' Mack Brown
Mack Brown has coached college football for 40 years but learned one of his most enduring lessons on a visit to a basketball school.
The story involves a College Hall of Fame coach and a Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback. It happened at the University of Kansas, where Brown and his Longhorns return this Saturday.
Brown was the offensive coordinator at Oklahoma in 1984, working for Barry Switzer, and it was his task that fourth week of October to prepare a freshman quarterback for his first college start. A freshman quarterback named Troy Aikman.
Backup Mike Clopton had been ruled academically ineligible by the Sooners the second week of October, then starting quarterback Danny Bradley suffered an ankle injury the third week against Iowa State. That left Aikman.
The Sooners were ranked No. 2 in the country and were a 22-point favorite against the host Jayhawks. Kansas had been drubbed by Oklahoma State, 47-10, the previous week to fall to 2-5. But Brown remembered the anxiety of Aikman in the days leading up to his first start.
"Coach, I'm just worried about throwing an interception to lose the game," Aikman said.
"This is Kansas," Brown answered. "They're the worst team in our league. You're the best team in the country. It's not going to come down to you throwing an interception and us losing this game."
Aikman spent the first half handing the ball off and the Sooners found themselves down, 10-3. Aikman threw only three passes, completing just one for six yards, in the opening 30 minutes.
"I was mad at the offense and yelled at them at halftime," Brown said. "We were flat, and it was rainy. I said, 'If you play that bad in the second half offensively, you'll get beat. I'm telling you — you'll get beat. You'd better help this quarterback.'"
The Sooners didn't respond to Brown, Aikman or Kansas. The Jayhawks won in a shocking romp, 28-11. Aikman wound up 2-for-14 passing for 8 yards with three interceptions, including one for a touchdown.
On the flight back to Norman, Brown approached Switzer on the team plane and apologized for the loss.
"Don't worry about it," Switzer told him. "When you're playing a freshman quarterback, you're probably going to lose. He's the third quarterback, never been in a game. That's hard.
"But I do want to tell you something, though. I thought you convinced the team at halftime we could lose. You can't ever do that. Don't ever do that again. Don't ever tell kids they can lose because the longer the game goes, the best team usually wins. Just think about what you said and be smart."
Two weeks later, Colorado was giving the Sooners all they could handle in the first half of a game in Boulder.
"As we're leaving the field, Barry grabs my arm and says, 'We're playing great, right? And we're going to win the game because the longer the game goes, the best team usually wins, right?'" Brown recalled with amusement. "I said, 'Yes, sir.'"
And the better team did win that day, rolling over Colorado in the second half for a 42-17 victory.
Now flash forward 23 years. Brown is the head coach at Texas and his Longhorns were dismal in the first half of a 2007 game at Oklahoma State. Texas fell behind 21-0 early and stared at a 28-14 deficit at the intermission.
"It hit me walking in at halftime what Barry said," Brown recalled. "I needed to convince these kids we can win. So I walked in and said, 'Golly, are they lucky? They've had every break in the book, and we haven't even started yet. We're going to come back and beat them.' And we did."
The Longhorns rallied for 24 fourth-quarter points to claim a 38-35 victory.
"I called Barry after the game and said, 'OK, I hear you. I'm still listening,'" Brown said.
Brown's team is a 21-point favorite this week in Lawrence. But if the Longhorns fall behind the Jayhawks, Brown will be far better equipped to handle such a crisis than he was 28 years ago.
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Allison Smith'15 of Arcade, N.Y., was awarded a Boren Fellowship to study in Russia. Smith is a sophomore majoring in International Relations and Russian.
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