text:
Blogger/hedge funder John Hempton, who runs Bronte Capital, has just published a long piece about visiting an Herbalife "Nutrition Club" in Queens, New York.
Hempton, who has called Herbalife "scumbags," disagrees with Bill Ackman's Herbalife short case and is betting against the Pershing Square Capital founder.
In his latest blog post, Hempton basically says that if Ackman had taken the time to visit the "Nutrition Clubs" he would see that they provide a "social support group" for these people to drink the diet drinks. He notes that the richer population's solution would be to hire a trainer, but that's an expensive option for a lot of people.
He also uses an example of a diabetic woman who went to the club and saw her insulin injection requirement reduced drastically.
"If Bill Ackman thinks America would be better off without Herbalife he could politely explain that at the woman's funeral," he writes.
He concludes with some extremely harsh words for Ackman.
What this has (deservedly) become is the story about how Bill Ackman can be so wrong. He spent (by his own admission) a year and a half analysing this company and his thesis can be falsified by visiting a few clubs in his home city. Bill Ackman's thesis is the most easily falsified bear-thesis I have seen from a major hedge fund ever.
You have to wonder how this happened. So I am going to tell you: Bill Ackman a Harvard educated (magna cum laude) billionaire New York hedge fund manager bet over a billion dollars on a short position (imperilling his fund and his reputation) without checking the facts. And he did not check the facts because he was so rigid with a misplaced silver spoon that he could not stoop to sit on a subway for thirty minutes and talk with poor people for ninety minutes.


text:
Statement by Dean Mesterharm,
Deputy Commissioner for Systems,
before the House Committee on Government Reform and Oversight,
Subcommittee on Government Management, Information, and Technology
April 16, 1996
Mr. Chairman and Members of the Subcommittee:
I appreciate the opportunity to discuss the Year 2000 Projetc at the Social Security Administration (SSA), and I thank you for your efforts to focus attention on a matter which urgencly needs to be addressed. In your letter of invitation you asked me to describe what we are doing to prevent breakdowns in our systems and whether Federal agencies are aware of the problem. I will begin by outlining the reasons why change is needed and what we are doing to address the problem, so that the transition to the new century is a smooth one.
Reason Change Is Needed
Mr. Chairman, a unique event will take place on January 1, 2000. On that day, we will experience the first century change since the start of the computer era. This event poses enormous challenges for the data processing community, as public and private sector organizations around the world prepare for the single largest integration feat since computers entered our daily lives.
The reason that the century change poses a problem is that many computer programs store and use only the last two digits of a year and assume that the first two digits are 19. Under this practice, computer logic operations work as long as dates are in the same century, but problems arise when it is necessary to use dates in two differenc centuries. For example, subtracting December 31, 1995, from December 31, 2005, to determine someone's age would produce the incorrect answer of minus 90 instead of the correct result of 10.
The inceraction of daces among different programs, syscems, and agencies is one of the factors which gives the Year 2000 issue such complexity. Timing considerations become very important because either the sending or receiving agency will need to convert =iles from one format to another, unless both are ready co make cheir ear 2000 changes ac the same time. For example, every employer in che United Staces with 250 or more employees must report their employees' earnings to SSA in some form of magnetic media. It is unlikely that they will all be converted at the same time. It is more likely that they will process chei reports throuh a filtering program to substitute the appropriate date format.
Labor-Intensive Process
The solution to the problem is obvious, but labor intensive, for organizations such as SSA which depend heavily on computer operations. Wherever we currencly add, subtract, compare, or sort using a two-digit year, we will need to substitute a four digit year.
While that sounds simple, our experience shows us that implementing it in computer systems is far from a simple task. There is no way to create a technical quick-fix to this problem. Virtually all computer systems rely on dates to some extent, but agencies such as SSA which are extremely date-sensitive are ac greater risk if the Year 2000 conversion is not done on time and properly. At SSA, there are two complicating factors in the conversion process. One is the sheer size of the task. SSA has over 30 million lines of software now in use. The other is that there is no automated way to review the software. Each line must be examined individually to see if a change is needed. Our initial estimates indicate that it will take approximately 300 workyears to make and test the necessary changes, and the entire effort throughout SSA could require many more workyears. We are currently in the process of refining our estimates of total workyears which will be needed. Regardless of the amount of workyears needed, this activity cannot be deferred. We are planning to complete this projecc with in-house resources, but that means that, if additional resources are not budgeted, the resources for this critical project will not be available to do other systems development and modernization projects that would assist in processing increasing workloads with decreasing staff.
Of course, we are not the only organization faced with this problem, or the only one involved in addressing it. Every organization in the world, including every Federal and State agency that uses computers, must address this very problem. I am proud to report that SSA is in the forefront in planning for dealing with this issue. In fact, SSA began examining the problem in 1989. We have changed the formats of dates in our major databases to include the century and have begun making changes to our application software. All of the new software we are developing is, of course, year 2000-compliant.
As part of our early efforts, we conducted pilots, involving representative programs, and studied the time required to modify them for date changes. These pilots raised the awareness of our personnel of the amount of time and complexity the entire project would entail, and gave us an indication of how to schedule the work to be done.
We will have all Year 2000 changes made by December 31, 1998. This will give us an entire year to use our millennium changes in our production systems, ensuring that our current processing is unaffected and that the Year 2000 changes also function as designed. Of course, while we are making these changes to all our systems, our other work must remain on schedule.
After all, we must have the changes working by January 1, 2000. Unlike other computer outages, with which we are all familiar, you can't simply buy a new piece of hardware or hire an expert to get the system running again. If your system doesn't work, it is not likely to work for a long time.
Scope of the Problem
The problem exists for all of the mainframe computers and personal computers (PCs) in use throughout SSA. All the PC-based codes used in our regional offices and Program Service Centers musbe examined. In addition, if any employees have written programs currently in use, the programs must be examined to determine if any changes are required. We will also need to determine when commercial software products which we use will be Year 2000-compliant.
Tools Available to Help
Although there is no automated solution, there are tools available that will help with this problem. We purchased one of these, the VIA/ALLIANCE software product from VIASOFT, in June 1995. This product helps identify dates in our computer system and tracks their flow as they are moved from field to field. We have already conducted training sessions on the use of this tool, and are in the process of using it to help us identify date fields in our programs. Use of this tool will also help with estimating resources needed to complete the project. In addition to the newly-purchased software product, our repository which houses all of our software, ENDEVOR (Environment for Development and Operations), is equipped with its own scanning tool, which helps us focus on those areas in the code most likely to contain dates. While neither of these tools avoid the necessity of looking at every line, they will make the analysis phase of this project quicker and easier.
Other Areas Affected
The conversion to a system which can handle 21st century dates affects more than lines of computer code. Many forms currently in use have a preprinted "19'' prefix in showing dates. Since preprinted forms require a long time to be revised, they must be changed as early as possible. Also, the computer screens that our employees see display only two-digit dates. Because the screens themselves are full, changing the dates to display a four-digit date would involve redesigning screens and the order in which data are displayed. As a result, we decided to continue to show two-digit years on the screens and use an algorithm to determine which century applies. We will redesign only those screens where the century cannot be determined.
Interagency Activities
I would like to briefly mention that the Office of Management and Budget asked SSA last year to lead interagency discussions designed to increase awareness of the Year 2000 issue and encourage a sense of urgency concerning the changes that will be needed. The Year 2000 Interagency Committee Chairperson is Kathleen Adams, Associate Commissioner for Software Design and Development, SSA. The Committee began meeting in November 1995 with only a few representatives attending, but the number has grown to more than 20 participants, and the number grows with every meeting.
It is important to keep in mind that each organization must find solutions that meet its unique needs, and that there is no single approach that all agencies can employ. The purpose of the interagency committee is to discuss cross-cutting aspects of the problem, such as interagency data exchanges and availability of various vendor products. Furthermore, we believe that this group is meeting its objective to raise awareness of this issue and to encourage timely action. To this end, SSA and the Year 2000 Interagency Committee will be sponsoring a Year 2000 conference for all Government agencies on May 2, 1996, in Washington, D.C. Government agencies and private sector firms will share their experiences and approaches for addressing the Year 2000 problem in their organizations. Vendors that have Year 2000 solutions will also be present to answer questions and distribute product literature.
In conclusion, Mr. Chairman, it would be impossible to overstate the importance of a smooth and timely transition of computer operations to accommodate the need to reflect 4-digit years as w enter the 21st century. There should be no question of what needs to be accomplished over the next several years, and no hesitancy in devoting the resources required to ensure timely completion of the task. I can assure you that SSA will continue to work to complete the project on time.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Bewildered, exhausted, displaced and lost in their own thoughts, the subjects in Gabriele Stabile's photographs have traveled far and suffered greatly. Newly arrived refugees in the United States, they spend their first night in America in the temporary shelter of an airport hotel. Many of them endure torturous delays in their native lands—often waiting years in makeshift camps before finally gaining entry to America and an opportunity to build a new life. Once on American soil, these refugees from war, famine, religious persecution and every other imaginable human-made and natural calamity will spend a single night — 10 to 12 hours — at the hotel before they continue their journey, settling in far-flung destinations across the 50 states. Ukrainians to California, Africans to Fargo — the decisions made by the resettlement agencies are often based on existing communities that can offer support and aid in the acclimation of the new arrivals.
The Italian-born Stabile, now based in New York, covered five airports of entry for his project — Newark, JFK, Miami, Chicago's O'Hare and Los Angeles International — and concentrated on documenting the immediate experiences of the new arrivals to a new world.
"I found myself focused on the gateway from their past," Stabile says. "I used to say they live between uncertainties. One is their past, which they had to abandon, and the other is their future, because they don't know what is going on, what will happen in America, or what it is going to be like."
"It's a suspended reality," Stabile explains, "where you have to suspend your belief, too. You see an African family of ten people spending all night in the hallways of the hotel and refusing to get into their own rooms to sleep because they're afraid that the officials are going to forget them — forget about them and leave them there."
Stabile finds the situations close to "unphotographable." Arriving in the dead of night, bathed in darkness, the refugees arrive at hotels with generic, fireproof furniture and ugly, flowery wallpaper — a surreal environment for a traumatized traveler to face.
These conditions aid, rather than disrupt, Stabile's appropriately dark, atmospheric aesthetic. His layered compositions (and reflections) often convey the refugees' disorientation. In other photographs, isolated refugees seem to emerge from the shadows of their unfamiliar surroundings, physically and mentally displaced and lost in their own thoughts. The mix of emotions and sense of shock are almost palpable.
Stabile and his subjects, meanwhile, appear to have understood one another through his camera. "I was hiding a bit behind it and they were kind enough not to [hide from it]. Some of the people didn't want to be photographed but mostly they were open."
He connected with the refugees not only through the lens but through simple acts of kindness, like lending his cell phone so they could call their loved ones and friends back home to let them know they had safely arrived.
As the refugees continued their journeys to their resettlement communities, Stabile maintained contact, becoming friends with some and receiving random calls from others.
"There's a family in Mobile, Alabama. Every year, on the anniversary of their arrival, they call me," Stabile says, "because I was the first western guy to show interest in their story and lent them my phone. They remembered that as an act of kindness. The guy wants me to talk to his seven daughters and wife and we don't even speak the same language!"
A letter from a young refugee named Samira, meanwhile, struck Stabile deeply enough to alter the course, and expand the scope, of his entire project. After meeting her upon her arrival in Newark, he had photographed Samira and her family in Minneapolis — a location he visited that was not a port of entry, but rather a destination for refugees. After he had largely lost touch with the family, Samira wrote Stabile a letter that he characterizes as "very tough, accusing me of disappearing from their lives after [initially] showing interest."
This recognition finally led Stabile to expand the refugee project to tackle the larger and, in many ways, far more emotionally fraught story of resettlement — how refugees affect the America is which they now live, and how America has affected (and continues to affect) them. This journey, his journey, is something that, Stabile says, all photographers eventually end up shooting: getting lost in America.
Stabile's Refugee Hotel is the first photo book published by Voices of Witness. The book is structured into three distinct chapters — two photographic and one written. The first is an impressionistic documentation of the refugees' first night in the hotel. The second chapter, written by co-author Juliette Linderman, is a series of first-hand accounts and oral histories. The testimonies are stark and full of yearning to rebuild lives beset by adversity and delayed by circumstance and bureaucracy. The third chapter focuses on their resettlement to the smaller communities of America.
The photographic bodies of work are separated by four years and aesthetically are two distinct entities. The first was mostly shot in color Kodachrome and the second with black and white film. The sections were shot during two different periods of Stabile's own life, between 2007 and 2012 — the first as a young photographer recently arrived in the U.S. and the second as a permanent resident and father of two.
The project represents a serious amount of investigative journalism, with organizations like the International Rescue Committee (IRC) providing tremendous help in tracking down the refugees.
In the second half of the project, Stablile concentrated on the smaller towns the refugees were dispersed to — towns that weren't as ethnically diverse as the larger metropolitan areas the refugees first arrived in. The second chapter accentuates the paradox of American culture and reinforces the surreal nature of their first nights here.
"The actuality is that there are African people living in Fargo, North Dakota — lost in the fog of an environment in which all you see after a while are roads and strip malls and little towns. These people are trying — scrambling — to make it work in that environment, which is totally and unbelievably different from what they're ready to approach," Stabile says.
Many of these resettlement programs are successful. There's a road map to becoming an American, and it's an intricate plot. But it does work, especially with young refugees, because they are able to adjust more easily.
Stabile notes: "We live in a very controlled environment in which you're supposed to take steps to improve — get a better job, put together your retirement money, send your kids to college and have a nice car, for example. That's what America is about. Not only do many of the refugees not share these values — some even find them offensive. Change is a big undertaking for people who are in their forties and fifties. So they hang onto their beliefs, their ways of doing things."
Although some share in the ideal of the American dream, others Stabile visited in Mobile, Alabama, for example, were practicing polygamy in the accepted tradition of their culture — a tradition where it is not only recommended to have more than one wife, but where it's permissible to buy and sell women.
But this is not always what it seems.
"One man waited all night until his wife returned from a trip from Dallas. He was crying because he was finally united with his wife after maybe three days. So they meet and hold each others' hands and start praying to God that they were actually together again. And this is a guy who bought this woman from a farmer next door. You realize that these are structures we impose on ourselves — of the way our society works. What matters is what you feel, how you relate to your environment and to the people that surround you — but if you think about it, this is happening under the radar in Alabama. Are these guys actually Americans now? They've lived here five years."
"Some of them have these two voices in them. For example, they want their customs to survive, you know, moving to America — they're afraid they're going to lose their identities by losing their ways. They are farmers who will never farm again, architects that will never design another building. They find themselves cleaning restrooms at the country club, doing maintenance jobs or working as car mechanics."
"One thing that I think was common to all of these ethnicities, to all of these experiences, all of these stories, was that misery, once you experience it, never really goes away. You carry it with you."
Gabriele Stabile is an Italian photographed based in New York. Refugee Hotel, published by Voice of Witness, is his first book.
Voice of Witness is a non-profit organization that uses oral history to illuminate contemporary human rights crises in the U.S. and around the world. Founded by author Dave Eggers and physician/human rights scholar Lola Vollen, Voice of Witness publishes a book series that depicts human rights injustices through the stories of the men and women who experience them.


text:
Next Episode of Prisoner is
not planed. TV Show was canceled.
Prisoner is an Australian soap opera, set in the Wentworth Detention Centre, a fictional women's prison. In the United States and United Kingdom it was billed as Prisoner: Cell Block H, and in Canada as Prisoner: Cell Block H and/or Caged Women. The series was produced by the Reg Grundy Organisation in Australia, and aired on Network Ten, running 692 episodes from 27 February 1979 to 11 December 1986, after originally only devised as a 16 part series.
Tina Bursill(Sonia Stevens)
Sigrid Thornton(Roslyn Coulson)
Brian Bannan(Terry Harrison)
Judith McGrath(Colleen 'Po-Face' Powell)
Pepe Trevor(Lexie Patterson)
Barry Quin(Greg Miller)
Kerry Armstrong(Lynn Warner)
Andy Anderson(Rick Manning)
Richard Moir(Eddie Cook)
Louise Siversen(Lou Kelly)
Carol Burns(Franky Doyle)
Val Lehman(Bea Smith)
Looks like something went completely wrong!
But don't worry - it can happen to the best of us,
- and it just happened to you.
Please try again later or contact us.


text:
Jedediah Smith Wilderness
Library image #3947: Grand Tetons National Park with light coming from Jedidiah Smith Wilderness Area, Wyoming
IntroductionThe United States Congress designated the Jedediah Smith Wilderness (map) in 1984 and it now has a total of 123,896 acres. All of this wilderness is located in Wyoming and is managed by the Forest Service.
DescriptionThe Jedediah Smith Wilderness was designated because of the unique karst limestone features, including numerous caves and outstanding scenery. It was named after Jedediah Strong Smith, a well-educated and energetic mountain man from New York who explored the West in the early 1800's. Long and narrow, the Wilderness lies on the west slope of the Teton Range in western Wyoming and stretches from Yellowstone National Park south to Teton Pass. The Jedediah Smith Wilderness is part of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem and home to a variety of wildlife including black and grizzly bear, big horn sheep, wolverine, moose and elk. The Forest Service and Park Service are working together to return fire to the ecosystem. Some lightning-ignited fires may be burning for Wildland Fire Use. The Teton Range receives heavy snowfall in the winter and heavy recreation use in the summer. Approximately 175 miles of trail provide access including some trails that cross into Grand Teton National Park. Dogs are not allowed and permits are required to camp overnight in Grand Teton National Park.
Planning to Visit the Jedediah Smith Wilderness?
- Print a fact sheet
- General things to consider when visiting any wilderness
- Regulations
- Contact the Forest Service
- Visit the National Forest wilderness website
Leave No TraceHow to follow the seven standard Leave No Trace principles differs in different parts of the country (desert vs. Rocky Mountains). Click on any of the principles listed below to learn more about how they apply in the Jedediah Smith Wilderness.
- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces
- Dispose of Waste Properly
- Leave What You Find
- Minimize Campfire Impacts
- Respect Wildlife
- Be Considerate of Other Visitors


text:
Four couples spent the weekend at the Millersville County Fair. It's one of the largest fairs in the area and is very well attended. A true country fair with all of the animals, food, and competitions, the Millersville County Fair also encompasses craft show and home show vendors, live music every night, and many other attractions. Of course, the food is a big draw and each couple went home groaning over how much they'd eaten during the day. Each couple loved one particular fair food and strangely enough, each couple loved the same food. Determine the full name of each couple, which animal was their favorite, and which food was each couple's favorite.
1. Emmett Wright wasn't married to Michelle. The Bradley couple loved corn dogs.
2. Mr. and Mrs. Parker didn't like horses. Linda liked fried dough but not the sheep.
3. The couple who liked the chickens also loved mini donuts.
4. Ryan wasn't married to Linda but he and his wife liked the horses.
5. Betty Ridge didn't like kettle corn. Alan wasn't married to Michelle.
6. The cows weren't the favorite animals of Jake and his wife, Sue.
file size 163 KB
If you enjoyed
this puzzle and want to play another one online, go
here for another online logic problem.
Last Update
October 30, 2009


text:
From inside the book
6 pages matching Kilgore in this book
Where's the rest of this book?
Results 1-3 of 6
What people are saying - Write a review
We haven't found any reviews in the usual places.
Common terms and phrases
acres of land Albermarle Andrew Knox April Bailey Baptist Barclift Barnes Benjamin born Boyd brother burying ground Chancey Charles Church Court House Daniel Garrett dated daughter David deceased Deed Book Devotion Davis died ditto Elizabeth City executors father George give and bequeath Godfrey Spruill grandmother Halsey Hath Hathaway Heath heirs Hezekiah Hith Davis Hugh Knox Isaac Jackson James McDonald Jeremiah Jesse John Davis John Garrett John Palin Joseph July June Kilgore Lambert Lambeth March Margaret married Martha Mary Clark Mullen named Nathan negro Newbegun Creek Nixonton North Carolina Parish Pasq Pasquotank County Pasquotank River Perq Perquimans County Perry Peter Jones plantation Plymouth probated records Richard River Robert Samuel Davis Samuel Spruill Sarah Sept Smith sold Stephen Symons Thomas Blount Thomas Davis Tyrrell County Virginia Westmoreland widow wife William Halsey William Hith Winslow


text: Hi, I am SETTING up my server at the moment, and I'm having a problem whereby mail accounts created in ISPConfig can't receive their mail. I am running Ubuntu 10.04 LTS and installed Postfix with Dovecot (rather than Postfix and Courier as suggested in the ISPConfig guide here). Looking into the mail.log file, I can see the mail account logging in and logging out (no error messages), but no mail is transferred. From webmail, I can view the mail queue and see the test mail (sent from a non-local user) that I'm trying to retrieve (so I know my server received the message). Webmin is able to show a list of mail users, but accounts from ISPConfig are not there. I understand that mailboxes for new users aren't created until the mail is received from them, but I can't get my mail client (Outlook 2007) to work. Outlook doesn't report an error either, which doesn't help me. While setting up the account, I assumed the mail server names (in and out) are "mail.clientdomain.tld". Is this correct? When configuring Postfix/Dovecot, I performed the following commands at the consol: Code: sudo postconf -e 'myhostname = plato.mydomain.net.au' sudo postconf -e 'mydestination = plato.mydomain.net.au, localhost, localhost.localdomain' sudo postconf -e 'mynetworks = 127.0.0.0/8' sudo postconf -e 'message_size_limit = 30720000' sudo postconf -e 'virtual_alias_domains =' sudo postconf -e 'virtual_alias_maps = proxy:mysql:/etc/postfix/mysql-virtual_forwardings.cf, mysql:/etc/postfix/mysql-virtual_email2email.cf' sudo postconf -e 'virtual_mailbox_domains = proxy:mysql:/etc/postfix/mysql-virtual_domains.cf' sudo postconf -e 'virtual_mailbox_maps = proxy:mysql:/etc/postfix/mysql-virtual_mailboxes.cf' sudo postconf -e 'virtual_mailbox_base = /home/vmail' sudo postconf -e 'virtual_uid_maps = static:5000' sudo postconf -e 'virtual_gid_maps = static:5000' sudo postconf -e 'smtpd_sasl_auth_enable = yes' sudo postconf -e 'broken_sasl_auth_clients = yes' sudo postconf -e 'smtpd_sasl_authenticated_header = yes' sudo postconf -e 'smtpd_recipient_restrictions = permit_mynetworks, permit_sasl_authenticated, reject_unauth_destination' sudo postconf -e 'smtpd_use_tls = yes' sudo postconf -e 'smtpd_tls_cert_file = /etc/postfix/smtpd.cert' sudo postconf -e 'smtpd_tls_key_file = /etc/postfix/smtpd.key' sudo postconf -e 'virtual_create_maildirsize = yes' sudo postconf -e 'virtual_maildir_extended = yes' sudo postconf -e 'proxy_read_maps = $local_recipient_maps $mydestination $virtual_alias_maps $virtual_alias_domains $virtual_mailbox_maps $virtual_mailbox_domains $relay_recipient_maps $relay_domains $canonical_maps $sender_canonical_maps $recipient_canonical_maps $relocated_maps $transport_maps $mynetworks $virtual_mailbox_limit_maps' sudo postconf -e virtual_transport=dovecot sudo postconf -e dovecot_destination_recipient_limit=1 Is Postfix/Dovecot not compatable with ISPConfig? Is the name of the incoming/outgoing mail server the same as the localhost where Postfix is installed? Or is there something else I might have done wrong or still need to configure? Cheers, Nap


text:
Topic: Boba Fett Helmet by Master Replicas
Hi Guys!
I thought you migh be interested in this:
Master Replicas is pleased to offer the second in our Master Prints Collection with the Boba Fett Helmet Limited Edition. The Master Prints Collection is the first jointly developed collectible line with the fantastic team at Acme Archives Limited. These unique pieces feature original art created as a complement to selected products in the Master Replicas line.
The Boba Fett Giclee, drawn by fan favorite artist, Tom Hodges is a collectible in its own right. Limited to only 500 pieces, this Master Print is only available to the first 500 collectors purchasing a Boba Fett Helmet Limited Edition from www.MasterReplicas.com. The 14 x 11 piece will include a MR / Acme certificate of authenticity and comes attractively matted, ready for framing. Valued at $85, this piece will only be available for a limited number of orders and will not be sold separately.
Be one of the 500 lucky collectors that receive this collectible valued at $85. This piece will not be sold separately and is only available at MasterReplicas.com with the Boba Fett Helmet Limited Edition for a limited time!!
"I want them alive. No disintegrations!" Darth Vader to Boba Fett, Star Wars The Empire Strikes Back
Boba Fett's inception is almost as mysterious as his character. What is known is that the unique Mandalorian armor he wears was designed and then fabricated in England well in advance of the filming of Star Wars: Episode V The Empire Strikes Back.
To create the Master Replicas Boba Fett helmet our engineers laser scanned an original helmet in the archives, perfectly capturing the shape and subtle nuances of the face and dome and output a master pattern from which all our production molds were made.
Over the years the "hero" helmet has sustained additional scuffs and scratches from its many world tours and exhibitions. Using extensive photographic reference, we worked with a talented artist to recreate the "hero" helmet paint scheme as it appeared in 1979 when it first went before cameras at Elstree Studios.
Fiberglass Construction
The LED's in the Range Finder blinks when it is lowered.
Each helmet is fully lined and padded interior with a see-through, tinted "bubble" lens
Authentic weathered finish
Comes with a custom display stand, numbered plaque and certificate of authenticity
Boba Fett Helmet Limited Edition -
First 500 customers to order through www.MasterReplicas.com will receive a complementary Master Print Collection featuring Boba Fett*
Limited Edition of 1500 pieces worldwide
Boba Fett Helmet Signature Edition -
Numbered plaque featuring Jeremy Bulloch's signature
Limited Edition of 750 pieces worldwide
Limited to 2 per customer
Master Replicas hopes that you will be proud to add our incredible Boba Fett helmet to your Star Wars collection and enjoy it for many years to come.
*Master Print Concept art final - background color may change pending final approval.
Collectors Society Pre-Order: August 29, 2007 (9:00 am Pacific Time)
General Public Pre-Order: August 30, 2007 (9:00 am Pacific Time)
Expected to begin shipping: Winter 2007


text:
The only modern boutique Halal hotel in old city Bangkok area near Khao San Road.
The finest in accommodations in the city's city center and palace area with full
facilities and located within walking distance to many of the city's top attractions.
Superior Classicsize: 32 sq.m.
The spacious 32 square meter room has all the amenities to make your stay comfortable. A cozy atmosphere welcomes all travelers along with rain showers, open closet, and decor which compliments this city's historic & vibrant surroundings.
Deluxe Canalsize: 32 sq.m.
Beautiful rooms with relaxing views of the historic Banglamphu canal make this 32 square meter room a must-stay. With its wide bathrooms, comfortable furnishings, and bright atmosphere, the Deluxe Canal Room is perfect for those who seek a relaxing environment.
Grand Deluxe Roomsize: 32 sq.m.
Whether you are traveling as a couple or as a family, our Grand Deluxe room provides you with spacious accommodations and complete in-room amenities to help make your stay as comfortable and convenient as possible.
Diplomat Roomsize: 38 sq.m.
Business and leisure in a comfortable setting complete with a work area and complimentary in-room Wi-Fi Internet. Our Diplomat rooms are ready to help make your trip both productive and enjoyable.
|The Sara Restaurant:
The award-winning Sara Restaurant has been proudly serving Thai, Indian, and International halal cuisine to travelers from all over the world for 20 years. Our international team of chefs and professional staff offer an unbeatable experience.
The Sara Restaurant offers buffet breakfast along with lunch and dinner halal menus (a la carte) and 24-hour room service for all guests staying in one of our fine guest rooms.
he Sara Halal Restaurant opens daily from 06:00 AM until 10:00 PM along with 24-hour Room Service.
|Café de Canal
The historic Banglumphu canal, which has served as a strategic canal in Bangkok's rich history, is the perfect place to relax.
The Café de Canal offers guests a wide variety of drinks, snacks, and dining options to partake while enjoying the natural atmosphere.
The Café de Canal is open from 9:00 AM until 9:00 PM daily and is located in the New World City Hotel, right next door to the Nouvo City Hotel.
|Nana Bhirom Grand Ballroom
The new Nana Bhirom Ballroom, which has been transformed with a simple, yet elegant look and prevalent facilities complete with state of the art technology and office equipment that make it suitable for any occasion, from weddings to themed events. The new Nana Bhirom Ballroom can be arranged and separated into many different areas best fit for your special occasion.
|Nana Saran Meeting Room
The Nana Saran is the partitioned area of the Nana Bhirom Ballroom that has been fitted to be suited for various meetings and smaller gatherings. The Nana Saran has all the modern amenities and facilities as the Nana Bhirom Ballroom, but with a much more manageable size to create a sense of togetherness for your meeting attendees.
|Butsayaphan Conference Room
With its classic sense of Thai charm and cozy interior decor, the Butsyaphan Conference Room has been a favorite among our return guests for all sorts of functions. Most suitable for smaller meetings, it is also a very suitable area to serve guests from our award-winning menu of delightful cuisine.
|Nouvo Meeting Room
Power meetings at its best. The Nouvo City Hotel meeting rooms, conveniently located near the lobby are perfect for meetings and workshops. Complete with built-in projector screen and the latest audio-visual equipment, the meeting rooms are a great place to brainstorm that next big idea.
|Thai Roof-top Sala
|Traditional Thai Massage
|Jacuzzi Spa
|Roof-Top Swimming Pool
|Sunbathing area
|Fitness Room
|Banglumphu is Bangkok's most ancient and historical district where every corner has a story to tell. From the strategic canal that runs alongside the Nouvo City Hotel to Khaosan Road's colorful history of jump starting Bangkok's tourism industry back in the old days, the Banglumphu district has always had a special place in the hearts of both Thais and international visitors alike.


text:
Fishfinders / GPSGarmin echoMAP 50dv FF/CP Combo w/ 5in Display TM Trans & US Coastal
Garmin echoMAP 50dv FF/CP Combo w/ 5in Display TM Trans & US Coastal
DetailsGARMIN ECHOMAP 50DV US COASTAL W/TMechoMAP™ 50dv Fishfinder/Chartplotter Combo with 5" VGA Display, Transom Mount Transducer and U.S. Coastal
The echoMAP 50dv combination fishfinder/chartplotter with 5" color display has built-in advanced Garmin HD-ID and DownVü™ provides a nearly photographic view of fish and structure under the boat.
The built-in 10 Hz GPS/GLONASS receiver updates your position and heading 10 times per second to display more fluid vessel movement, which makes it much easier to accurately mark and navigate to 5,000 waypoints. The echoMAP 50dv also includes sonar-recording capability that coordinates the timing of the sonar return with your boat's position and saves digital information for playback on a computer using HomePort™ planning software. For even more functionality, wirelessly connect to Apple® (mobile digital device) for BlueChart® Mobile.
Available with preloaded LakeVü™ HD maps - more than 17,000 lakes plus 5,700 HD lakes with 1' contours shoreline to shoreline - or BlueChart g2 and BlueChart g2 Vision coastal maps.
- 5" VGA display
- Garmin HD-ID™ and DownVü™ scanning sonar for a nearly photographic view of fish and structure under the boat
- Available with preloaded LakeVü™ HD or BlueChart® coastal mapping
- Transmit power (RMS)/(Peak to Peak): 500W/4,000W, includes water surface temperature
In the Box:
- echoMA 50dv with preloaded U.S. LakeVü™ HD or U.S. (depending on the version)
- 8-pin all-in-one 77/200 kHz HD-ID™/DownVü™ transducer with transom or trolling motor mounts
- Power/data cable
- Tilt/swivel mount
- Flush mount
- Protective cover
- Documentation
- Wrist / Fitness GPS
- Automotive GPS Units
- Handheld GPS Units
- Chartplotters / GPS
- Fishfinders / GPS
- Motorcycle / ATV GPS
- Two-Way Radio / GPS
- Safety & Tracking
- Camping & Outdoors
"Great selection, unbeatable prices, fast shipping. I am extremely happy with Tiger GPS and am recommending them to everyone I know."
- Gary, West Virginia
"Prompt shipment, great communication and a willingness to work for the customer. I would definitely highly recommend Tiger GPS!"
- Karen, California
"It arrived earlier than I expected. I also like the fact that I got e-mail from them confirming my order and giving me their contact info right away. It seemed personalized which I like."
- Stephen, Massachusetts
"The most informative site I have come across. Prices are amazing too - not sure why you would shop for GPS anywhere else."
- Wendy, Louisiana
"These guys know their stuff. They answer their phone right away, and the knowledgeable reps helped me pick the right GPS and even saved me some money!"
- Robert, New York
"No other site is willing to ship to a military APO address, and GPS is crucial out here. Great prices - thank you for supporting the troops."
- Edwin, USMC in Iraq


text:
"Find yourself a cheap hotel or hostel room in Pontedera , Italy below. Cheaper-hotels.eu - your source for discount hotel and hostel reservations. It couldn't be easier to find the perfect hotel option for you. Simply complete a quick search and see how much money you can save.
Cheaper-hotels.eu - Online booking at over 20.000 hotels and hostels in the whole world. Contact us at info(a)cheaper-hotels.eu


text:
Brain Teasers
Defensive Position
Fun: (1.61) Difficulty: (2.73) Puzzle ID: #43516 Submitted By: mosca
Letter-Equations Letter Equations are well known phrases or facts where the key words have been replaced with the first letter of that word. These are often in the form of an equation, which contain a number, an = sign and the rest of the obscured phrase or fact.
HintYou may have read it on the sports page.
AnswerCircle the wagons!
The circling of wagons was a defensive posture adopted to protect persons and property and to provide the best conditions for defense against attackers. Throughout history (not just in the American West, but in Europe and elsewhere long before), groups of people traveled in wagon caravans for safety. In modern times, the term has in recent months been seen used in business, politics and sports.
A Yahoo search of the term resulted in over three million related URLs, the most interesting of which noted that the earliest written record of a wagon circling maneuver for the purpose of defense was in the 4th century by a Roman army officer, Ammianus Marcellinus.
Today, the term "circle the wagons" is most often used allegorically in a business, battle, or political sense. It means that when a group within a corporation, a military unit, or a political faction is under attack, they must all stick together and each one defends the group as a whole.
Hide Hint Show Hint Hide Answer Show Answer
What Next?
View a Similar Brain Teaser...
Or, get a random brain teaser.
Or, get a random brain teaser.
If you become a registered user you can vote on this brain teaser, keep track of which ones you have seen, and even make your own.


text:
Children's hospice Bear Cottage has celebrated their upcoming visit from the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge with an afternoon tea party.
Bear Cottage, located in Manly, Australia, will receive a visit from William and Kate on their tour of Australasia next month.
Founded in 2001, the hospice supports families whose children have life-limiting and life-threatening conditions, and is one of only two in the whole of Australia. At Bear Cottage, 'life is celebrated, lived to its fullest and also fondly remembered', as stated on their site.
The tea party was 'Royal' themed, in a celebration for the upcoming the Royal visit next month, and the festivities also coincided with the hospice's 13th birthday. Ms Simmons, of Bear Cottage, said: 'Everyone is very excited about the Royal visit and we thought that we'd hold a number of fun events for our staff, families and volunteers so we can get in the swing of things.'
Bear Cottage costs $2.9 million a year to run, and they rely entirely on community support for these expenses. The Cambridges' visit will hopefully raise the profile of the hospice and enable them to continue providing the services they do, which includes ten bedrooms, treatment rooms, a 'messy play' room, a quiet room, a spa and a sensory garden.
'Bear Cottage turned 13 yesterday so a high tea was the perfect way to celebrate both occasions' said Ms Simmons. The centre also has a garden party and a 'race' day planned in the weeks running up to their Royal visit on Good Friday.
The Duchess of Cambridge took on one of her first patronages in 2011 with the East Anglia's Children Hospice (EACH), and this was where Kate gave her first public speech, praising the centre's work and the support given to families.
photo credit: tsaiproject via photopin cc


text:
The Alabama Democratic Party has recommended six attorneys to President Barack Obama to fill a vacancy on the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.
Party Chairman Nancy Worley told the Montgomery Advertiser that the party recommended Birmingham lawyer Tamara Harris Johnson, former state Rep. Jeff McLaughlin of Guntersville, Birmingham lawyer Ben Morris, Dallas County Circuit Judge Collins Pettaway, federal prosecutor Susan Redmond of Montgomery, and Montgomery lawyer Mark Sabel.
A spokeswoman for Alabama's lone Democrat in Congress, Rep. Terri Sewell, says she's working with Alabama's two Republican U.S. senators on recommendations. Those names have not been released.
The 11th Circuit vacancy occurred when Circuit Judge Joel Dubina moved to senior status, or semi-retirement, in October. Dubina's position is traditionally held by someone from Alabama.


text:
Many years ago, tracting during my first weeks as a missionary in German-speaking Switzerland, my companion and I were finally admitted into an apartment. The family who lived in it were eastern Europeans, and devoutly Catholic. In fact, it soon became apparent they were unusually devoted to the Virgin Mary; their living room was decorated with several statues and images of the mother of Jesus.
They weren't very receptive to our message, and so my companion (a relatively recent convert and — it must be said — a diligent and committed missionary who has since passed away) effectively launched into an attack on Mary.
Almost immediately, our indignant hosts ordered us to leave.
Mary didn't deserve attack. Of all the women who have ever lived or ever will live, Mary was divinely chosen to be the Savior's mother. "But," my companion replied, "they practically worship her."
I've thought of that experience many times since, and not merely as an illustration of J. Golden Kimball's famous quip that, if the church weren't true, the missionaries would have destroyed it long ago. (I made my own share of mistakes as a missionary.) On the whole, our young emissaries do an astonishing, even miraculous, job of preaching the gospel around the world. No, I think it illustrates a human tendency to "overcorrect."
This family certainly seemed to both of us excessively devoted to Mary; I recall, in fact, looking around the room and seeing no images of Jesus. But their excess in one direction surely didn't justify excess on our part in the other.
Yet, it seems to me, this is a recurrent temptation.
It's very easy for Latter-day Saints to overreact to mainstream Christian Trinitarianism, for instance. It's true that we reject the traditional "Nicene" doctrine of the Trinity, but we shouldn't forget that some of the clearest statements of the unity of the Godhead occur in the Book of Mormon.
Perhaps an even clearer example concerns grace and works. We're sometimes so offended by the insistence of certain Christians that good works play no role at all in salvation that we overreact. We go too far the other way, and thus we feed the misperception that Mormons believe we earn our entrance into heaven.
But surely no Latter-day Saint even reasonably familiar with the scriptures imagines the Savior and his atonement are dispensable, that we can somehow arrive at heaven's gate and demand entrance based on our personal worthiness. We all know that isn't true, and we shouldn't allow ourselves to overcorrect simply because others have gotten something wrong.
We need always to be careful to teach and preach our doctrine based upon what the scriptures actually say and what modern prophets and apostles actually teach. Sometimes, though, we create dubious, unscriptural ideas and then feel obliged to defend them.
A pair of relatively small examples should illustrate my point:
For many years, the chapter heading to Alma 11 (a modern note that isn't translated from the ancient Nephite record) announced that, in it, the "Nephite system of coinage" would be "set forth." This exposed us to attacks against the Book of Mormon that argued, quite correctly, that no evidence exists for Pre-Columbian coinage in the New World; minted coins were invented in the Old World, many decades after Lehi left. But no such evidence exists in the Book of Mormon, either: Alma 11 explains a system of standard weights of metal, but says nothing whatever about minted coins.
Thus, Latter-day Saints who attempted to defend Nephite "coins" had no need to do so. (And, now, the chapter heading, more faithful to the actual scriptural text, reads "The Nephite monetary system is set forth.")
Similarly, the Book of Mormon has sometimes been attacked because giant city walls like that shown in Arnold Friberg's familiar painting of archers shooting at Samuel the Lamanite haven't been found in ancient America.
But they also can't be found in the actual text of the Book of Mormon. The Nephite record describes much humbler defensive walls (e.g., at Alma 50:1-6) — and such structures have, in fact, been identified in the Pre-Columbian New World.
"Seek not to declare my word," the Lord counseled Hyrum Smith in Doctrine and Covenants 11:21, "but first seek to obtain my word, and then shall your tongue be loosed."
Daniel C. Peterson is a professor of Islamic studies and Arabic at BYU, where he also serves as editor in chief of the Middle Eastern Texts Initiative. He is the founder of MormonScholars Testify.org, the general editor of "Interpreter: A Journal of Mormon Scripture" online at www.mormoninterpreter.com, and he blogs daily at www.patheos.com/blogs/danpeterson.


text:
With the wide receiver 40-yard dashes in the books, we have established that Marquise Goodwin and Tavon Austin were fast, Goodwin slightly more so.
Then again, we already knew most of that, and that one of them looked like a football player during the regular season.
The difference between the two represents one of the bigger challenges for evaluators, trying to justify physical gifts with on-field production.
It's clear that Goodwin has the physical talent. His unofficial times were both under 4.3 seconds, while Austin's second was a 4.31 after they both logged 4.25s the first time through.
But that didn't mean much on the field the last four years. Goodwin only touched the ball 38 times this season at Texas, with 26 receptions. He caught 120 passes in four seasons for the Longhorns.
Austin caught 114 passes his senior year alone, and had more yards from scrimmage his senior year (1,932) than Goodwin had in four years (1,780).
Weighing how much of that is the personnel around him (Austin was playing with a first-round quarterback in Geno Smith) and how much was scheme is something pro scouts have to decide.
Because while Goodwin has shown himself to be fast, his performance in the other drills will be important to show if he's a football player.


text:
Anna Faris has that pregnancy glow!
Adorned in a paneled, floor-length green and black dress with a peek-a-boo cutout below the bust, the funny lady, 35, stepped onto the red carpet at the Samsung Galaxy S III launch party in Beverly Hills looking relaxed and luminous.
On display: Faris"s growing baby bump, which seemed slightly bigger than when she stepped out earlier this month.
The actress and her Parks and Recreation star hubby Chris Pratt announced in May that they are expecting their first child this fall.
– Evan Lambert


text:
Adherence and Risk Behaviour in Patients With HIV Infection Receiving Antiretroviral Therapy (ARB)
|The safety and scientific validity of this study is the responsibility of the study sponsor and investigators. Listing a study does not mean it has been evaluated by the U.S. Federal Government. Read our disclaimer for details.
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00511056
Recruitment Status : Completed
First Posted : August 3, 2007
Last Update Posted : July 11, 2011
- Study Details
- Tabular View
- No Results Posted
- Disclaimer
- How to Read a Study Record
Study Hypothesis: Do certain risk behaviours impact/predict levels of HIV antiretroviral adherence?
- To assess risk behavior in HIV-positive individuals receiving highly active antiretroviral therapy.(HAART)
- To assess levels of adherence in the same subjects at the same time point
- To determine if there is a correlation between HAART adherence and risk behaviour
|Condition or disease
|HIV Infections
Show Detailed Description
|Study Type :
|Actual Enrollment :
|700 participants
|Observational Model:
|Time Perspective:
|Official Title:
|Adherence and Risk Behaviour in Patients With HIV Infection Receiving Antiretroviral Therapy
|Study Start Date :
|September 2007
|Actual Primary Completion Date :
|January 2009
|Actual Study Completion Date :
|December 2009
HIVNAT 006 is a long term follow up cohort. The primary objective of this study is to collect and evaluate the long-term clinical outcomes of HIV infected patients have participated in HIV-NAT studies. These subjects will be used to test our hypothesis.
- The relationship between sexual risk behavior and adherence to HIV medications and how do these behaviors relate to patient beliefs about HIV transmission. [ Time Frame: 2 Years ]
Biospecimen Retention: Samples With DNA
Choosing to participate in a study is an important personal decision. Talk with your doctor and family members or friends about deciding to join a study. To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the contacts provided below. For general information, Learn About Clinical Studies.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years and older (Adult, Older Adult)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
|Sampling Method:
|Non-Probability Sample
Inclusion Criteria:
- Age ≥ 18 years
- HIV seropositive.
- On continuous HAART for at least 6 months
- Signed written informed consent
To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the contact information provided by the sponsor.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier (NCT number): NCT00511056
|HIV-NAT, Thai Red Cross AIDS Research Centre
|Bangkok, Thailand, 10330
|Principal Investigator:
|Kiat Ruxrungtham, M.D., M.Sc.
Additional Information:
Publications of Results:
|Responsible Party:
|Dr Kiat Ruxrungtham, The HIV Netherlands Australia Thailand Research Collaboration
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT00511056 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
HIV-NAT Amendment II to 006
|First Posted:
|August 3, 2007 Key Record Dates
|Last Update Posted:
|July 11, 2011
|Last Verified:
|July 2011
Keywords provided by The HIV Netherlands Australia Thailand Research Collaboration:
Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy (HAART)
Sexual Risk Behavior
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Communicable Diseases
HIV Infections
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
Lentivirus Infections
Retroviridae Infections
RNA Virus Infections
Virus Diseases
Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Viral
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Immunologic Deficiency Syndromes
Immune System Diseases
Slow Virus Diseases
Anti-Retroviral Agents
Antiviral Agents
Anti-Infective Agents


text:
Public Document
We believe that Biola University has been uniquely situated within a geographic region of great diversity in language, culture, and ethnicity for the purpose of fulfilling its mission of biblically centered education, scholarship and service.
Within this cultural milieu, the university is called, not only to respect this diversity, but to reflect it as well, for Christ intends his Church to be a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural, and multi-national body of believers.
We believe it is our purpose, therefore, to create an environment in which all believers, regardless of race, color, national origin, gender, age, economic status, or physical ability, can pursue knowledge and personal development as they strive to become all God intends them to be.
In order to maximize the learning of students and expose them to the diversity that exists in the culture at large, we seek to foster an understanding and appreciation of those elements in every culture, which enhances human dignity and is consistent with scriptural teaching.
We are dedicated to expanding opportunities for Christians of all cultures and ethnic backgrounds to attend Biola, to be employed here, and to participate in the fellowship and mission to which we are called, always keeping in mind our desire to pursue excellence in all we do.
We are committed to working for the establishment of a community composed of believers from every race, culture, and class who are united in their devotion to Jesus Christ, their obedience to His Word, and in their willingness to serve one another.
Biola University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic group identification, gender, age, or physical or mental disability. However, as a private religious institution, the University reserves the right to exercise preference on the basis of religion in all of its employment practices and student admissions.
Internal Document
Notes on Biblical/Theological Foundations for Diversity Statement
We believe that all men and women are created in the image of God, resulting in a foundational unity, and that our racial, cultural, gender, and linguistic diversity reflects the intent and imaginative design of our Creator (Gen. 1:27; Acts 17:26-28), as well as the consequences of the fall.
We believe that God is redeeming some from "every nation, tribe, people and language" and that we, in our diverse identities, will add our unique contributions to His eternal praise (Rev. 5:9-10; 7:9-10; 21:23-26).
We also believe that today, through faith in Christ, God is creating a "new person"—a new citizenship that transcends but does not erase our individual ethnic, social, and gender distinctions. This new faith-citizenship is named in recognition of the love relationship we have with our Savior—we are "Christians" (Eph. 2:14-22; Col. 3:10-11; Gal. 3:26-28; Acts 11:19-26).
As Christians, therefore, we will imitate our Savior who crossed all social, racial, and gender boundaries to share God's redeeming love (Matt. 9:9-13; Mark 7:24-30; Luke 17:11-19; John 4:4-42). We will imitate the early believers who yielded their cultural prerogatives in order to gather all nations, peoples, and classes into a community that demonstrated the unifying power of their faith (I Cor. 9:19-23; Acts 6:1-7, 13:1-3, 18:26; Rom. 16:1-2).
We believe, finally, that our diversities in background, thought, and practice will continue to enrich our personal lives as we submit them to be critiqued and evaluated by the authoritative words of Scripture. We are convinced of the words of our Lord: "If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free." (John 8:31-32).
Approved by the Board of Trustees
May 23, 1997


text:
All Star Monday Morning Standings
Oiler News
– Eberle got selected to the All Star game, should be a nice little bonus on his pay cheque.
– Rumors abound about Hemsky being traded (booo personally) and Gagner being on the block (boo again). I wouldn't do either unless you have a current top 4 D man coming back. Some other rumor monger is saying that there is interest in Peckham and Sutton too. What kind of rebuild trades away kids too?
League News
– All Star teams were picked, Eberle got selected by Team Chara. Couture ended up being picked last, and apparently got a old person car. Datsyuk was picked first, cause he's pretty fucking awesome.
– Tim Thomas was a right wing nut bag, but meh. I would have personally loved to have gone to meet Obama and see the white house, but then again I'm Canadian and I'd be like a fucking tourist. "Look! That's where JFK banged the shit outta Monroe!"
– Ovechkin got suspended 3 games for a high hit, and subsequently removed himself from the All Star festivities.
– Puck Daddy has an interesting contributor called The Player, who is a current player and offers some insight to the game. My guess is it is a college grad, and union rep. Since I am Oilers biased, I'm guessing Horcoff.
Continue reading 'All Star Monday Morning Standings'»


text:
For many, Sandy Hook school should be razed
Shooting site: After tragedies, spaces rarely remain the same
NEWTOWN -- The days when school bells summoned students to Sandy Hook Elementary School may be over.
In the wake of the Dec. 14 massacre that left 20 students and six teachers dead, dozens of residents indicated in interviews with the News-Times that the school should remain closed for good.
The memories, residents say, are too ghastly for classes ever to be held at Sandy Hook again.
"It should be demolished," said John Vouros, a member of the Newtown Board of Education.
Though the board has not yet officially discussed what might become of Sandy Hook Elementary, Vouros said a new school should be built elsewhere.
Following such tragedies, spaces rarely remain the same.
After two students sprayed Columbine High School in Littleton, Colorado, with bullets in 1999, leaving 13 dead, the second-floor library became an atrium, blood-soaked carpeting replaced with new tile.
At Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, where a student killed 30 teachers and students in 2007, the violence-scarred classrooms of Norris Hall are now home to the Center for Peace Studies and Violence Prevention.
In Newtown, though, many are calling for the school to be razed -- not reimagined.
Christine Wilford's 7-year-old son, Richie, was a survivor of the Dec. 14 shooting. Though her son wishes to return to the school, she said the family leans toward building a new one.
Her son, she said, was led out the school's back door, escaping most of the violent scenes. Other children were not so fortunate.
"There are so many bad memories for the children," she said. "There is so much terror and fear."
The road leading to Sandy Hook Elementary School is still impassible. Police instruct pedestrians to turn around, and neon-orange cones divert traffic.
The school remains an eerie crime scene, boarded up and cordoned off by razor wire and chain-link fencing, inaccessible to anyone without official business.
"Sandy Hook is sacred ground now," Wilford said.
Dale Neves, who was in the same Newtown High School class as 20-year-old gunman Adam Lanza, said a memorial should replace the school.
"Because of everything that went down there, it wouldn't be right to go back to that school," said Neves, 21. "I think a memorial would be fit."
The tragedy should be acknowledged, said William Rodgers, one of three members of the Newtown Board of Selectmen.
"I personally think that it's inappropriate to return to that building. My preference is to see it razed," Rodgers said, adding that the selectmen have not taken any vote on the school's future yet. "It's adjacent to a park, so maybe they could be connected."
But that's not enough, he said.
"There has to be some type of memorial there, in addition to whatever other memorials are made around town," he said. "There needs to be some sort of tribute at the spot."
Long before the tragedy, discussion abounded in Newtown about whether to close one elementary school. Since 2006, kindergarten through fourth grade has seen a decline of 486 students in the district -- about the size of one of Newtown's four elementary schools.
A decision had not been made, though in October school board President Debbie Leidlein proposed hiring a consultant to study the district's options -- school closure, redistricting or no change at all.
If Sandy Hook, opened in 1956, were to remain permanently closed, school and city officials said, the student body could easily be absorbed into the district's remaining elementary schools.
The students of Sandy Hook Elementary will tentatively return to classes Jan. 3 at Chalk Hill School, a vacant middle school about seven miles away in Monroe. Plumbers, painters, teachers and parents are working through the holiday season to ensure the school resembles Sandy Hook. Walls will be painted the same colors; even old pictures and posters will be transferred from the old school.
Wilford, the Sandy Hook parent, was among many who suggested that in the aftermath of the tragedy, the students and teachers need to stay together -- whether or not the existing elementary schools could take in Sandy Hook's students.
"We'd like a new school so our kids can stay together," she said.
At Columbine High, an outpouring of donations after the 1999 shooting financed much of the school's $2.6 million renovations. Some have suggested donations to Newtown could similarly finance building a new school and a memorial on the old site.
On Saturday, United Way of Western Connecticut officials said just one of the funds established to help the community had so far received $2.8 million in donations.
Julian Revie, who lives in Canada but often visits Sandy Hook, said the tragedy has reminded many people in the community of the Sept. 11 attacks, and she pointed to the sites where the North and South towers of the World Trade Center once stood.
"The footprint of those towers are being left alone, and that site has been treated in a very respectful way," he said.
"I actually sat beside a fellow who lost his girlfriend on 9/11 during a prayer service" on the night of the Newtown shooting, Revie said. "Here we are, an hour from New York City. ... For a lot of people, it certainly reminds them of what happened then."
Marc Moorash had similar sentiments about the future of the school and the memory of Sept. 11. Though he didn't feel uneasy about eventually sending his own 1-year-old child to the school, he said many likely would, especially those directly affected by the tragedy.
"They'll tear it down and build something else. They have to," Moorash said. "How do you send anybody into those two rooms?"
email@example.com; Staff writer Eileen FitzGerald contributed to this story.


text:
Technical FAQs
Technical FAQs
PowerChute Business Edition does not communicate on Redhat 5.0, 5.1, 5.2, and 5.3 with Xen virtualization software installed.
Product Line:
PowerChute Business Edition
Redhat 5.0, 5.1, 5.2, and 5.3 with Xen virtualization software installed
Xen virtualization software installed, PCBE cannot communicate with the UPS because Xen opens the comm ports. Once open, PCBE can not use them for serial communications.
If Xen is uninstalled or disabled, PCBE should have no issue with serial communications. Or, Prior to installing PowerChute, verify that a COM port is available. If a COM port is not available, you need to modify your Xen settings in /boot/grub/grub.conf. Refer to the Virtualization Guide for Red Hat Linux for more information on how to modify the Xen settings:


text:
Your recreational playground to discuss anything. No spam / promotion.
Use this control to limit the display of threads to those newer than the specified time frame.
Allows you to choose the data by which the thread list will be sorted.
Order threads in...
Note: when sorting by date, 'descending order' will show the newest results first.
Forum Rules


text:
About The Madison Letter
Within seconds of listening, it's impossible to not pick up on the brilliant pop/sensible writing, amazing rhythms and soaring vocals that makes up a Madison Letter song. Since this four-man band's formation in February 2010, TML has been honing their craft and developing a fresh blend of Pop/Rock with Soul/R&B influences, stemming from bands as The Script, OneRupublic, Maroon5, and The Goo Goo Dolls.
The two founding members met while attending Greenville College in Greenville, Illinois: 23 year-old Lead Vocalist/Guitarist/Pianist/Songwriter, Clayton Jones (St. Louis, MO) and 24 year-old Drummer/producer, Tyler Ross (Meadville, PA).
Over the past 5 years The Madison Letter has independently recorded and released two EP's, in which they've traveled across the US and opened for such prestigious acts as The Script, Owl City, Secondhand Serenade, We the Kings, Aaron Carter, Ying Yang Twins, Tyler Hilton, Alex Goot and Mayday Parade.
In February 2013 they were featured on MTV as one of the top 4 nominees in the country for MTV's first ever College Artist Woodie Award and was also a part of Chevy Music Showcase, a TV series highlighting the top bands in four major Midwest cities.
The band released their first full-length album "Avalanche" in August of 2014 with ten brand new songs. "It's taken four years to find out who we are as a band and the sound that we want to go for, and this album is going to be a clear representation of that. We couldn't be more excited for people to hear what we've been working on." The project was recorded at Groove Kitchen Studio in Nashville, TN with producer Luke DeJaynes and mix-engineer Drew Bollman.
Available on iTunes and Spotify.
The Madison Letter strongly values the live show experience and the task of making sure what happens on stage is reaching that 3rd dimension, which is the audience. "There is an overwhelming sense of peace and something bigger than myself that I get when I listen to my favorite songs", lead singer Clayton Jones states, "and being able to replicate that feeling for someone else, even if it's just for a 3 ½ minute song…that's the beauty of writing and playing music."


text:
Chris Christie is delivering a BRUTAL takedown of Speaker Boehner right now over his failure to bring Sandy aid to a vote.
It's historic.
In his speech, he has already delivered what will be a historic criticism of Congress.
In comparing himself and Governor Cuomo to politicians, he said:
"Unlike people in Congress, we have actual responsibilities."
Will be remembered for a long time.


text:
YORK, Pa. - Following her performance at the Indoor Terrapin Invitational on Saturday, York College sophomore track & field standout Laura Rowlands has been selected as the Capital Athletic Conference Women's Field Athlete of the Week.
Rowlands, the reigning CAC Women's Outdoor Track & Field Rookie of the Year, competed in both the triple jump and the long jump at the meet hosted by the University of Maryland - College Park and featuring a majority of Division I student-athletes.
The sophomore registered a 14th-place finish in the triple jump with a total distance of 34' 5.50" as she recorded the second-best result among Division III participants. The long jump, Rowlands leapt a distance of 15' 5.50" to place 19th overall. Once again, Rowlands was second within the Division III realm, as only teammate Jasmine Smith went further with a 16' 1.75" jump as she took 18th overall.
This honor marks the second time this season that Rowlands has been selected as the CAC Women's Field Athlete of the Week. The sophomore was also chosen on December 13.
Rowlands and the Spartans return to action on Saturday, January 28, when they travel to George Mason. Start time is slated for 10:00 am.


text:
TOYOTA CITY, Japan, Nov. 9, 2012 - Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) and Mazda Motor Corporation (Mazda) announced that Mazda's plant in Mexico, currently under construction, will produce a Toyota-brand vehicle for sale mainly in North America. The sub-compact Toyota-brand vehicle, to be based on the Mazda2, is to start production around the summer of 2015 at a pace of 50,000 units per year and will be sold through Toyota dealerships.
Mazda's plant in Mexico is scheduled to start production within the fiscal year ending March 2014, with Toyota investing an appropriate portion of production equipment costs and development costs related to the Toyota vehicle and also an appropriate portion of costs related to the plant's production-capacity increase.
Through the agreement, TMC aims to strengthen its North American vehicle lineup, while Mazda aims to increase production efficiency and contribute to its profitability.
Mazda Mexico Plant Outline (as of June 17, 2011 Mazda announcement)
|Company name
|Mazda Motor Manufacturing de Mexico S.A. de C.V.
|Salamanca city, Guanajuato state, Mexico
|Mazda2, Mazda3
|Annual production capacity
|140,000 units
|Approx. 3,000
# # #
Copyright Notice
All materials on this site are for editorial use only. The use of these materials for advertising, marketing or any other commercial purpose is prohibited. They may be cropped but not otherwise modified. To download these materials, you must agree to abide by these terms.


text:
StarPagga Review
- Publisher: Funsuma Games
- Genre: Action
- Released: 7 Jul, 2009
- Size: 20.7 MB
- Price: $1.99
- Numerous game modes and excellent multiplayer ability.
- A little difficult to control when you first begin playing.
For the price you would have a hard time finding a better Space Shooter. This is a game that you can play when you have a spare moment but it's also complex enough to have you and your friends playing for hours on end.
- Full Review
- App Store Info
Star Pagga is an epic first person shooter available on the iphone and ipod touch. Set in outer space, you are in the center of an intergalactic 'dog fight'. You have a range of weapons at your disposal with the goal of destroying as many spacecraft as possible whilst trying to keep yourself safe.
Entering the game you are greeted with an easy to navigate menu displaying the different game modes and options. Once the game begins controlling your spacecraft is achieved by tilting your phone. It is a little difficult to control at first, but after a while it becomes second nature. Once you find a target, aiming your cross hairs on another player for a few seconds will allow you to lock on and tap to fire a guided missile. The weapons are simple to use and you even have the option to adjust your speed during gameplay.
Star Pagga has a multitude of game modes including bluetooth and internet multiplayer, and also has a single player option with both campaign and challenge modes. This gives you hours of gameplay and keeps the game relatively fresh. The 3d graphics run smoothly on the iphone and are of a high quality. The epic sound effects certainly makes for some thrilling moments, however if you prefer your own music, not only can you play your ipod, you can customize playlists of your own music within the game itself.
There are a number of great first person shooters out there and Star Pagga is one of them. Any fan of Space Shooters or Sci-Fi games should give this game a go.
DescriptionStarPagga is arguably the best multiplayer 3D space-shooter on the App Store! You can configure your spacecraft, and engage in a series of dangerous fast-paced dogfights.
• Action packed 3D space combat
• Single player campaign
• 8 player multiplayer (Bluetooth, LAN and Internet)
• Multiplayer voice chat (Bluetooth, LAN and Internet)
• Push notification game invites and game host messages
• 14 challenging missions
• 2 tutorials
• 4 challenge missions with online leaderboards
• Battle in a variety of different space environments from Saturn's rings, dense asteroid fields, orbital construction zones, deep fog plasma clouds and planet surfaces
• Use the accelerometer or touch interface to control your spacecraft
• Use the mini-map radar to track your position, and that of your wingmen and enemies
• You'll need to master evasive combat manoeuvres
• 8 configurable spacecraft available - you can name them, and then equip them with your choice of:
- Pulse Lazer
- Beam Lazer
- Fusion Torpedoes
- Anti-Matter Missiles
- Shield Generator
- Cloaking Device
- Computer
- Thrusters
- Afterburner
- Defence Matrix
- Shield Regenerator
- Shield Battery
• Frequent updates
• Developed exclusively for the iPhone, iPod touch and now the iPad too!
One of the most action packed space dogfighting games on the iPhone, iPod and iPad to date! Join the community - we'll see you in the skies.
"While we were slow to get the word out on this impressive looking title, the action is anything but." - Blake Patterson, Touch Arcade
"A solid 3D shooter that offers a good dose of variety and gameplay" - Big Albie
"I have tried all the space sims in the app store. This is the one I was looking for! The action is good and I love that I can customise my weapon loadout"
"StarPagga is one of the best-looking, tightest tuned aerial shooters on the device" - Tracy Erickson, Pocket Gamer
What's New in Version 2.01Improved Space Station model
Any one played this on here? I have been looking for something that resembles xwing vs tie fighter (classic 3D space battles) but ive found nothing that comes close. I want to be able to twist the ship in all planes not just go left right / up down. Know what I mean? any one know any games you can do this on?
Well, it isn't just mindless dogfighting, but Galaxy On Fire (as well as Galaxy On Fire 2) is a pretty good space shooter/roamer. There's plenty of enemies to fight, factions to join, a main story, several ships (especially with the Valkyrie and Nova expansion packs) to obtain, jobs to do, ores to mine and sell, products to trade, weapons to use (some ships have up to five weapon slots- including a mounted manual/automatic-firing turret of varying degrees), or you can just lounge around space itself just admiring the beauty of the artwork. -this is present in both games with the second installment featuring an HD version and voiceovers for a majority of the game).
My mistake, turrets don't exist in the first GoF.
Also, in each game, there are dozens upon dozens of planets to explore, and a good number of systems to look into.
I have bought GOF2 actually, I only played it for a bit because it seemed just to involve following a ship and shooting it down. It got a bit repetitive. Perhaps I didn't give it a chance to get going - got baord at mining. What I am trying to re-vlive is the feeling of flying up to a star destroyer, adjusting the plane of flight so that I can get right up close to it and fly down the length of the ship just skimming it, shooting up all the turrets on the way! that used to be so much fun - I cant believe no one has done a port of XW vs TieF, I'de pay good money for that !! thanks for the comments by the way - I love this site!!!
Yeah.. The start of it does get repetitive, but it picks up.
Unfortunately, there is no game that represents that style of combat, not yet.
I'm surprised that nobody has ported a lot of things... People could make a lot of money if they ported games over like that, and other classics; Lucasarts could port Rogue Squadron and Battle for Naboo, and I'd buy those in a heartbeat. xD
You're welcome. Sorry that I couldn't be too much help. I will keep my eyes open though for something like XW-v-TieF. (:


text:
Eat this now: fleeting summer treats
Left: mango rhubarb crisp at 12th Ave Grill, right: mango sorbetto from Via Gelato
- Mango and rhubarb crisp at 12th Ave Grill: Move over strawberry rhubarb pie: mangoes provide a sweet contrast to the tart rhubarb that chef Jason Schoonover sources from the Big Island. This weekend may be the last chance to get this dessert; Schoonover says the last of the rhubarb from this season comes in on Saturday.
12th Ave Grill is also debuting housemade summer sodas on Friday: lemongrass tonic, blueberry raspberry basil and vanilla POP (passion orange pineapple). Nonalcoholic, but they can be pepped up on request.
12th Ave Grill, 1145 12th Ave., 732-9469
- Mango sorbetto from Via Gelato: Melissa Bow, owner of the cream-colored Via Gelato truck, uses fresh, local mangoes as the base of her gelato. Top it with li hing for the perfect summer-in-Hawaii treat.
Find the truck via Twitter @viagelato
- Lychee: It's a sparse lychee (and mango) season this year, so get them while you can. Paradise Fruit and Vegetables, a vendor at the Saturday Ala Moana Farmers Market, estimates there are only a few weeks left in the season. Also find locally-grown lychee in Chinatown and Whole Foods.
- Kurage su at Sushi ii: Sushi chef Garrett Wong has been getting some interesting fish and seafood lately. Among them: jellyfish from Japan. They have a remarkable crunch, and, tossed with some thin-sliced cucumber and ponzu, it makes for a crisp and refreshing starter.
Sushi ii, 655 Keeaumoku St. 942-5350


text:
The idea is each week you choose what you think is your best photograph for the week and you post it here for us all to see.
just to keep things organised we will say each week starts on a Monday.
looking forward to seeing your best photos for the week!
Here is my best shot taken last week


text:
Raiders' Jared Veldheer gains Twitter fame for 'Incredible Hulk' photo
Jared Veldheer always was easy to spot in a crowd, at 6-foot-8, 325 pounds, even among his peers on the field in an NFL game. And that was before the Raiders left offensive tackle embarked upon a new workout regime and altered his diet this offseason.
Veldheer since has added five pounds and considerable muscle tone, something he shared on a Twitter picture earlier this year.
"It's funny how that picture kind of exploded," Veldheer said by phone as he prepared for the start of the Raiders' offseason workout program in Alameda.
The picture shows Veldheer, 25, posing in a gym right after he finished lifting dumbbells. His bulging biceps prompted many to liken Veldheer to The Incredible Hulk.
Veldheer said he is surprised by how much attention he received for that picture. Ultimately, he wants to be recognized for his play as the blindside tackle for the Raiders.
To that end, Veldheer always seeks ways to improve his strength, mobility, speed and blocking technique. This offseason, that meant following strength coach Mark Ehnis' advice in the weight room and at the dining table.
"I feel a huge energy boost," Veldheer said. "That's gotten me ready quicker for the next workout. I'm just feeling good and I've been hitting some of the best weights that I've hit here, pretty much in my life. ... I'm excited to get to use it all on the field."
All the while, Veldheer was careful not to get so muscle-bound that it cut down on the mobility and flexibility he needs to succeed on the football field.
"That can happen if you're not working on the right stuff, for sure, but I've been working on a lot of good stuff, a lot of mobility work and proper technique within the lifting," Veldheer said. "I feel like I'm more mobile than I've been. I'm able to move lower. I feel like I'm at my quickest, too."
Veldheer has started every game the past two seasons and 43 of 48 in his three NFL seasons.
At times, he has played on a level commensurate with the game's top left tackles. Yet, he's never satisfied.
It's a common sight to see Veldheer working on his technique and working out long after his teammates have exited the practice field.
"He's the steady-Eddie guy," Raiders coach Dennis Allen said of Veldheer last season. "You don't really notice him and then, all of a sudden, you look up and you say, 'Hey, he's had a pretty nice day.' "
It won't be hard to miss Veldheer this season judging by the recent picture.
"It (reflects) the work that I've put in," Veldheer said. "It's nice when people can respect that. At the end of the day, it's not about the picture. It's about trying to get better and getting stronger, faster and working on the drills I need to get better on the football field."


text:
Students gathered Saturday morning to demonstrate their skills in various trades, while their teachers and judges hoped their interest in the trades wouldn�t fade.
Students gathered Saturday morning to demonstrate their skills in various trades, while their teachers and judges hoped their interest in the trades wouldn�t fade.
High school students from Onslow and Jones counties, parents, teachers and judges gathered around the Lloyd P. Respass Trades Building to participate in Coastal Carolina Community College�s 7th annual Trades Day competition.
Students had two hours to demonstrate their skills in areas such as masonry, carpentry, welding, auto mechanics and electrical wiring. Coaches and teachers gave the students advice as needed throughout the event.
When the time was up, panels of judges composed of local experienced industry professionals evaluated their efforts using various criteria specific to the different vocations.
In addition to how close the final product was to the provided specifications, factors like efficiency, cleanliness and safety were also considered.
�I think safety is everyone�s top priority,� said Jack Hager, a carpentry teacher at Swansboro High School.
Hager helped organize the first Trades Day and he returned again Saturday to coach his students during the competition. Their goal was to build a picnic bench utilizing provided blueprints and materials.
Coastal Carolina instructor Ken Edwards oversaw the electrical competition where five teams of juniors and seniors were tasked with wiring lights in a simulated construction zone while also complying with 2011 electrical code standards.
Edwards said that motivating high school students to continue to pursue this line of work is the ultimate goal of the competition,
�Hopefully they will stay interested and continue to do this for a living,� said Edwards. �That is what we�re after.�
The best three teams in each vocation were awarded prizes donated from local sponsors, such as an Akita skill saw, a corded drill and gift money. Top performers may also find employment.
�Job offers come out now and again, too,� said Eric Jones, a judge for the auto mechanic division.
Trades Day is intended to provide opportunities to transition high school students into the college environments, according to information from CCCC. Students who elect to continue their education past high school can receive their degree after a year of hands-on study. Afterwards, professors may assist recent graduates with locating jobs in their field if they are unable to find work.


text:
Copyright © 2019 D-Link Systems, Inc.
D-Link PTZ cameras are ideal for live monitoring in situations where the user needs to actively track a person or object. The cameras can also be operated in guard tour mode where the camera automatically moves between preset positions. D-Link PTZ cameras come in two families. High-speed dome cameras feature endless 360° panning and up to 400° a second positioning.
Available in both indoor and outdoor models, D-Link speed dome cameras are excellent for live monitoring applications where robust camera control is required. D-Link also offers indoor PTZ cameras for desktop or ceiling mount applications. An optional outdoor enclosure allows the PTZ camera to be housed in a domed enclosure. D-Link PTZ cameras are also available in wireless models with an optional wireless outdoor enclosure.
Quickly access parts of the D-Link site.


text:
Go Wireless or Go Home
Prior to Cisco, I worked for mostly small businesses. This has given me pretty good insight into how small business decisions are made. As there are so few layers of management, often times the same person that weighs the pros and cons of free soda for employees is also deciding whether to make a major technology purchase. More than anything right now, I'd say that one of the most important decisions a small businessperson can make is whether to "go wireless or go home."
The benefits of a good business wireless network and solid voice set-up extend beyond the office and can positively influence customer experiences. If you've ever been placed on extended hold because the person you were calling had to walk to another location or find someone, you know what I'm talking about. After a short time, that recorded voice over smooth jazz telling me, "my call is important"begins to lose its sincerity. Its hard to say what's worse for me, listening to a cheesy recording or working through my fear of abandonment issues when the on-hold experience is just silence.
I recently read an article in a marketing publication that said most callers on-hold stay on for just shy of a couple minutes before becoming annoyed and hanging up. About a third of these callers never call back. Ouch! Remember all that money you spent on advertising just to get those calls?
As for me, I've been there, done that and wrote the Yelp review. In this era of everything immediate, and dare I say it, short-attention spans, I think we've all become programmed to judge a company by its responsiveness. That bar is getting higher and higher just as our threshold for Kenny G. gets lower.
The company that gets my repeat business and a shout-out to 500 of my closest Facebook friends is the one that can answer my question without putting me on hold. It's the salesperson that picks up his business line from his mobile phone while he's in the break room with the art director. It's the dry cleaner that tells me his closing time even though he's away from the front counter. It's the jewelry shop owner confirming on his laptop from the showroom floor that the secret admirer who sent me diamond earrings was Clive Owen (OK, so this last example is purely hypothetical, but you get what I mean, right?).
In any case, Creative Video Services is a company I am very familiar with. It's a small business that understands the importance of wireless technologies. From producers, editors to salespeople they have lots of folks on the move. After seeing what they do firsthand, its tough to imagine how they were doing business without wireless. Then again, it's easy to see that through the help of a Cisco reseller partner and Cisco wireless phones and access points, how they are setting themselves apart and focused on getting things done.
Take a look.
In an effort to keep conversations fresh, Cisco Blogs closes comments after 60 days. Please visit the Cisco Blogs hub page for the latest content.
1 Comments
vo thi quynh yen
Very interesting article. Today everything goes wireless. Wireless will be the future of our world. Now we even don't need to step out of the house to work with our colleagues.


text:
OCCA strengthens the arts by ensuring that the Oregon coast has a rich and vibrant arts community through support and promotion of arts organizations and individual artists.
This directory represents the coastal areas of Oregon, which include Clatsop, Tillamook, Lincoln, Coos, and Curry counties and the coastal towns of Lane and Douglas counties. OCCA is the regional arts council for this area. Learn more about OCCA's regional arts activities.
The Winchester Bay Community Center, formerly the Grange Hall, hosts an number of events in the community.
Joe Coyne has been involved on the Oregon Coast with cultural actvities for 13 years. He is a member of ArtsNorthwest and is a former member of LM&DA


text:
Cardinals safety Adrian Wilson has been demoted.
Wilson, who was chosen to the Pro Bowl at the end of five of the last six seasons, was not in the starting lineup on Sunday against the Falcons, and his playing time was cut sharply — he played only 41 of 73 defensive snaps this week, after playing every defensive snap in the Cardinals' last game.
So what happened? Don't ask Wilson.
"That's a head coach question," Wilson said after the game.
So what does head coach Ken Whisenhunt say? According to Whisenhunt, demoting Wilson was a move designed to improve the defense, especially in pass coverage, and it was successful.
"Looks like it worked pretty well, didn't it?" Whisenhunt said. "Like I said, it was consistent with our message to the team and I think our team rallied behind that. Our team played hard today."
Whisenhunt said Wilson accepted the demotion as part of what's best for the team, as the Cardinals are giving more playing time to younger safeties.
"It's never easy but Adrian is a real pro and he handled it well. But that's where we are as a team. James [Sanders] and Rashad [Johnson] deserved a chance. We are trying to get better," Whisenhunt said.
It says a lot about how far the 33-year-old Wilson has fallen that part of getting better is taking Wilson off the field.


text:
The Central Connecticut women's lacrosse team fell to Vermont on Saturday afternoon at Arute Field. The Blue Devils fall to 2-5 on the season with the loss. The Catamounts improve to 8-2 with the 22-7 victory.
The Catamounts jumped out to a 4-0 lead, which they increased to 14-6 by the half. Vermont limited the Blue Devils to a single goal in the second half to take the game 22-7.
CCSU had five different players score a goal with seniors Meaghan McCurry and Amanda Toke both registering two scores.
McCurry scored CCSU's first and fifth goals of the game. Her first score was unassisted, while freshman Marissa Soto assisted on her second goal.
Toke found the net with the help of freshman Alexandra Hooker for CCSU's second goal of the game. She also added the Blue Devils' fourth goal, this time with the help of junior Brigit Hogan.
Freshman Kelsey Murphy scored on a free position shot to register her first career goal at the 10:53 mark in the first half. Sophomore Falynn McCartney scored an unasssited goal to net CCSU's final score of the first half with 47 seconds remaining.
The Blue Devils lone score of the second half came with 27:30 left to play as sophomore Elyse Malecki scored off a pass from Toke.
Toke finished the game with three points, two goals and an assist. She also had three ground balls and four draw controls in the game.
McCartney also controlled four draws and the Blue Devils and Catamounts split the draws 15-15 for the game.
Sydney Mas and Vanessa VanderZalm scored seven and six goals, respectively, to lead the Catamount offense.
Junior Morgan Tullar allowed 20 goals and made seven saves in goal. She falls to 2-5 on the season with the loss. Freshman Kristin Stolen played the final 13:20 of the game and allowed two goals, while collecting a ground ball.
The Blue Devils will host Lafayette on Tuesday at 7 p.m. and then host Howard on Saturday at 1 p.m.


text:
IRVINE — In the Big West Conference opener for both teams, Saturday night's men's basketball clash between host UC Irvine and UC Davis was all about closing.
After allowing Aggies sophomore guard Corey Hawkins to score his team's final 11 points of regulation to help force overtime, the Anteaters scored all 11 points in the five-minute extra session of a 69-58 triumph. The win allowed UCI (7-7) to gain a share of first place in the Big West with its fourth win in five home games this season.
It was also the first win in three overtime contests for UCI, which has now finished strongly in its last three victories to win three of its last four games.
UCI senior Daman Starring made a driving layup with three seconds left in regulation to force OT, the third overtime contest in the last five meetings with UC Davis. Starring, the Anteaters' leading scorer at 13.3 per game coming in, then scored the first five points of overtime to help stake the hosts to an insurmountable lead.
UC Davis (4-8), which attempted just four free throws, missed all eight of its field-goal tries in overtime. The Aggies were limited to one field goal in the final 10:33 of the contest.
Starring finished with 15 points, while adding seven rebounds. But if Starring sealed the deal, UCI senior Adam Folker surely did more than his fair share to set the stage for the victory. Folker had 15 points and 14 rebounds for his first double-double of the season. He made seven of 11 field-goal tries and half of his boards, just shy of his career-high 15, were on the offensive glass.
UCI Coach Russell Turner also was quick to credit the defensive work of senior Mike Wilder, who inherited a red-hot Hawkins after he had made five straight shots during one second-half stretch. Hawkins finished with 21 points, but was zero for four in OT.
"Our guys will tell you Wilder's defense on Hawkins [late in the game] was the difference," Turner said. "Wilder was our go-to guy on defense tonight."
UCI used an 11-0 run early in the second half to take a 44-41 lead. But after UCI went up, 49-43 with 11:07 left in regulation, the visitors scored the next eight points.
There were six lead changes and nine deadlocks between the two teams that split a pair of double-overtime games in 2010-11.
Freshman Alex Young made two free throws with 4:37 left in regulation to put UCI — which was 13 of 26 from the line — up, 56-55.
Hawkins tied it with a foul shot with 2:15 left. Hawkins sank a 10-foot runner with 10 seconds left, but Starring came through on the ensuing possession.
"[Starring] was a big-time go-to player tonight, which is a big step for him, but a necessary step for our team," Turner said. "Adam Folker was a go-to player too on the interior [making seven of 11 field-goal tries, including five of six after halftime]."
UCI had just one turnover at halftime and finished with a season-low six. The 'Eaters posted a 43-37 rebounding advantage.
Young had 12 points, while Folker had 11 points and eight rebounds after halftime.
"There were a lot of momentum changes," Folker said. "We got a little pep talk at halftime from Coach Turner. "
Turner said guard Collin Woods, who was redshirting this season after averaging 3.3 points per game in 31 contests as a freshman last season, has left the program and will transfer.
Turner also said that 6-foot-10 sophomore Mike Best, who averaged 4.5 points and 2.1 rebounds in 10 games this season, three of which he started, will use a medical redshirt season this season. Turner did not specify the nature of Best's medical status.
UCI will now play five of its next seven conference games on the road, beginning with Thursday's date at UC Santa Barbara.
Big West Conference
UC Irvine 69, UC Davis 58 (OT)
UCD – Ritchart 15, Adenrele 8, Hawkins 21, Mancasola 4, Sypkens 2, Howley 4, Bozner 4.
3-pt. goals – Ritchart 3.
Fouled out – None.
Technicals – None.
UCI – Davis 10, Folker 15, Starring 15, Wilder 6, Young 12, McNealy 8, Flowers 3.
3-pt. goals – Young 2, Starring 2, Flowers 1, Wilder 1.
Fouled out – None.
Technicals – None.
Halftime – UC Davis, 34-30.
Regulation – 58-58.
Twitter: @BarryFaulkner5