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Twenty-eight Greenpeace International activists, as well as a freelance photographer and a freelance videographer, were taken to the Lenin district court in Murmansk in handcuffs, where they were placed in a cage and provided inadequate translators.
Of the 30, 22 were remanded in custody for two months pending an investigation into piracy charges, while eight were detained for three days pending a new hearing.
Greenpeace International Executive Director Kumi Naidoo said:
"These detentions are like the Russian oil industry itself, a relic from an earlier era. Our peaceful activists are in prison tonight for shining a light on Gazprom's recklessness. The Arctic is melting before our eyes, and these brave activists stand in defiance of those who wish to exploit this unfolding crisis to drill for more oil.
"I stand alongside millions of people around the world in solidarity with the Arctic 30. Their actions are justified by the abject failure of governments around the world to protect their people from the threat of climate change. We will not be intimidated, we will appeal these detentions, and together we will prevail."
Included among the 18 nationalities remanded were a 21-year-old Argentinian activist and the American captain of the Rainbow Warrior flagship which was bombed by French government agents in New Zealand in 1985. A full list of those detained can be seen here.
Over 500,000 people have written to Russian embassies around the world since the ship was seized a week ago, and Greenpeace is organizing solidarity protests tomorrow in cities around the world.
Greenpeace International insists that possible piracy charges are unjustified, and that Russian authorities boarded the Arctic Sunrise illegally in international waters. Several international legal experts have supported that view.
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In a statement posted online in response to the boarding of the Arctic Sunrise, International legal expert Assoc. Prof. Stefan Kirchner said:
"Labelling non-piracy acts as piracy can harm international anti-piracy efforts... All States should refrain from using the term with regard to acts which obviously do not amount to piracy." http://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=2329446


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This script takes a component and copies it onto all selected faces.
This script creates new standard views that support user defined axes.
Quickly paint faces using selected materials
This plugin creates simple "greebles" in your model.
Add a text label to every edge that borders only one face.
Turn loose geometry into groups
This script shows the cursor location and screen position, and the name of the selected component.
Three tools to help create faces perpendicular to the end of lines.
This script will take the selection and paint it random colors that the user inputs.

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Twitter has come up with an interesting solution that will simplify and ease the way of reading a user's tweets. The new feature provides an option to separate the @ replies and non-replies in the Twitter timeline.
For instance, you visit a Twitter user's profile and notice that the user has sent more @ replies than his/her original tweets. This not only buries the original and non-replied tweets, but also makes it difficult to dig them out. In order to separate the two, Twitter will be rolling out the "All" and "No Replies" link buttons, which will be placed right above the timeline. However, this will be available to only those accounts that are verified and have the verified Twitter badge.
This simplified profile, which we're rolling out to verified accounts over the coming weeks, makes it easier to understand what kind of content the user shares on Twitter, and what Tweets you'll see if you follow them.
To view only the original tweets from a verified Twitter user, you can simply click on the "No replies" button link. This will filter out all the conversation and @ replies, and displays only the original tweets from the user.
In a blog post, Twitter gives @bubbawatson, @NASCAR and @Pepsi as examples to explain how the feature exactly works. Once the feature is out, it will be enabled by default, with an option to see "all" tweets including @ replies with a link button shown above the timeline.
The feature is quite helpful to followers of popular Twitter users and celebrities. It will easily help followers to read the original tweets of their favourite Twitter accounts without having to splash through various mentions and replies to other tweets. Sometimes, that becomes more like a burden unless you're from a spy agency who wants to read all the tweets of a user ;)
Nevertheless, this is a great feature and we hope that Twitter will enable this feature to all its users, which is very unlikely.


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A major instrumentation grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) for a supercomputer housed at Hope College is going to help make a successful collaborative effort even better.
The award, $299,942 through the NSF's "Major Research Instrumentation" program, is funding the purchase of a "cluster" of 50 computers with 600 compute cores for use by faculty and student research teams at the eight colleges and universities, including Hope, that comprise the "Midwest Undergraduate Computational Chemistry Consortium."
The new equipment will expand the existing cluster of 60 computers with 120 compute cores installed at Hope during 2005-06 when the consortium consisted of four institutions. The project reflects the increased demand as the consortium has become larger and the cutting-edge research being conducted requires even greater capacity, according to Dr. Brent Krueger (pictured), who is an associate professor of chemistry and the grant's principal investigator.
"Because this consortium has been successful at promoting undergraduate research, we've grown," Krueger said.
"As you add realism and complexity to the research projects, you require more and more resources," he said. "This single cluster can handle a large number of complex calculations coming into it all at once."
In addition to Hope, the institutions in the consortium are Carleton College, Grand Valley State University, Macalester College, Wabash College, Ripon College, Temple University and the University of Wisconsin, River Falls. The ongoing program includes outreach to high school teachers and students as well.
Although fewer machines are being installed than in 2005-06, individually the new computers are more powerful. The result, Krueger noted, is that the expanded and upgraded supercomputer will be about 10 times more powerful than the current version - which itself was the region's most powerful supercomputer when it was installed.
The computer's power derives from the combination of the individual machines. The processors are linked in parallel, with the calculations they need to perform being divided among them.
The expansion will make it possible to complete overnight calculations that the current system might require a month to perform. The new equipment will also make possible other computations of chemical systems and properties that are beyond the capabilities of the current system. Because the equipment is accessible through the Internet, Krueger noted, all of the participating institutions have ready access to it regardless of their location.
The goal is to have the new computers installed by May, in time for the active summer research season. Some 70 undergraduate students at the eight institutions will be participating in research projects using the expanded supercomputer across the next three years, the time frame specified in the grant award. Another 5,000 students each year will use the cluster for computational chemistry teaching exercises developed by faculty at the eight participating schools.
Across the eight consortium member schools, the supercomputer will be applied to research involving advanced materials, atmospheric chemistry, fundamental questions in chemistry and simulations of biological systems.
The students conducting research at Hope will be working with Krueger and with Dr. William Polik, who is the Edward and Elizabeth Hofma Professor of Chemistry and is a co-investigator on the new grant and was the principal investigator of the 2005 NSF grant that funded the 2005-06 installation. Krueger's research is focusing on finding ways to blend a widely used experimental technique known as "FRET" and computational chemistry to create a more useful research methodology. Polik's group is exploring chemical reactivity by studying the behavior of molecules with large amounts of energy, as it is such molecules which undergo chemical reaction.
To further extend the cluster's use as a learning resource, the consortium has been organizing two conferences a year during which the students involved in research present their work - one held during the summer at a research university, providing an opportunity for networking and learning more about graduate-school opportunities, and the other held during the school year in an online format.
Hope has also brought high school teachers to campus during each of the past two summers to help them learn how to use computational chemistry in their classrooms, with the teachers using the cluster as a teaching tool with their students during the school year. Since the program began, approximately 1,000 high school students have used the cluster to run about 10,000 quantum mechanical calculations.
The cluster system uses space specifically designated for such equipment in the college's A. Paul Schaap Science Center, which was completed in phases in 2003 and 2004. Krueger noted that the state-of-the art space was an important consideration in Hope's receiving the grant, as were the strong support provided by the college's office of computing and information technology and staff member Paul Van Allsburg, who manages the computer cluster facility.


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Axed England batsman Kevin Pietersen has revealed he tried to calm Jonathan Trott after first noticing the problems that forced his early Ashes departure.
Trott left Australia after the first Ashes Test last November due to a stress-related illness, with Pietersen apparently the first on tour to spot his teammate was struggling to handle the pressure.
Pietersen has also claimed he was well liked in the England dressing-room, despite reports to the contrary following the England and Wales Cricket Board's decision to call time on his international career in the wake of the 5-0 whitewash.
"He has said that I was the first person to notice his problem," Pietersen told the Times of India, after arriving in the sub-continent ahead of the new Indian Premier League tournament.
"I told him that he needed to calm down and he was putting too much pressure on himself.
"Contrary to popular belief, I have a very good relationship with most of the guys in the English dressing room. I like to look after them.
"If someone is struggling, I like to go up and put an arm around him."
Trott began his bid to return to the England team earlier this month after making a pre-season return with Warwickshire.
The right-hander made just four runs in his comeback friendly against Gloucestershire in Birmingham, before again failing to make double figures on Tuesday as his teammates otherwise piled on 7-388 against Oxford University.
Despite not yet rediscovering his batting touch, Pietersen is confident Trott is on the right track to recovering his England place.
"He is doing quite well now," Pietersen added.
Pietersen will begin life after England when the new IPL season starts next week.
The 33-year-old will play his first game for the Delhi Daredevils in Sharjah on April 17.


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The Valley
Look at them, down in the valley,
crossing the untended farm,
a patrol, thirty men, walk on eggshells,
hoping to pass without harm.
But today, their last, despite sunshine,
on a warm, Octoberish afternoon,
fire pins them down from the treeline,
they dont know it, but the end will come soon.
A reinforced company holds the woods there,
surprised by this bold daylight test,
they quickly suppress the intruders,
and maneuver a force to the west.
Artillery closes the back door,
machine guns deny them advance,
fresh hell from the west enfilading,
devours their last futile chance.
Its over in less than ten minutes,
thirty men lay dead in a field,
their blood, soaking quickly beneath them,
will increase the farms next autumn yield.
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Follow the recommendations below in the order in which they're listed until you've isolated or fixed your issue. Before proceeding, make sure to back up the Logic Pro X application.
1. Make sure that Logic Pro X is up to date
Make sure that you're using the latest version of Logic Pro. Choose Apple () menu > App Store, then click Updates in the toolbar. If a Logic Pro X update is available, click the Update button to download and install it.
2. Check device or software compatibility
If you're using an external audio interface, MIDI interface, storage system, control surface, or plug-in not made by Apple, make sure that it's compatible with the latest version of Logic Pro. Contact the manufacturer for support. If an update is available, follow the manufacturer's instructions to update the device or software.
3. Check your external audio interface
Sometimes an incompatible or malfunctioning external audio interface can cause issues with Logic Pro. If you're using an external audio interface, first try to use the built-in audio on your Mac instead of the interface. If the issue continues to occur, open Logic Pro X without audio input and output.
If you aren't using an external audio interface, try disabling Audio Units plug-ins to continue troubleshooting your issue.
Use built-in audio with Logic Pro X
- Unplug your external audio interface from your Mac.
- Open Logic Pro X, then choose Logic Pro X > Preferences > Audio/MIDI > Devices.
- Choose Built-In Output from the Output Device pop-up menu.
- Choose Built-in Microphone (or Built-in Input, depending on your computer) from the Input Device pop-up menu.
- Open and play back a project that's been experiencing issues.
If the project opens and plays back properly, you might need to update or service your audio interface. Contact the manufacturer for support.
Open Logic Pro X without audio input and output
- Open Logic Pro and immediately press and hold the Control key before a project opens.
- In the alert, click Don't Launch.
If Logic Pro opens, it can indicate the following:
- You might need to update or service your external audio interface. Contact the manufacturer for support.
- An Audio Units plug-in might be damaged, or it might not be compatible with your version of Logic Pro. You can try disabling plug-ins to troubleshoot your issue.
4. Disable Audio Units plug-ins
If you're using Audio Units plug-ins, try disabling them. Damaged or incompatible Audio Units plug-ins can create unexpected behavior in Logic Pro.
5. Create a new project
Create and test a new Logic Pro project. Logic Pro projects can occasionally become damaged, causing unexpected behavior.
To create and test a new project:
- Open Logic Pro and create a new empty project.
- Add audio files or Apple Loops to the new project.
- Play back the project. If the new project plays back properly, the project you're having issues with might be damaged.
6. Try using another user account
Open Logic Pro in another user account on your Mac. Logging in as another user can help you figure out if unexpected behavior is related to a specific user's settings or files.
7. Reset Logic Pro X preferences
Resetting preferences doesn't affect your project files, presets, or patches. However, you do lose any custom preference settings that you might have made.
Before resetting preferences, choose Logic Pro X > Preferences, and note any specific settings that you've made. That way, after resetting preferences, you can go back and reapply your custom settings. For information on different preferences, see Logic Pro preferences overview in Logic Pro Help.
To reset Logic Pro preferences, choose Logic Pro > Preferences > Reset All Preferences Except Key Commands.
After resetting preferences, open your project and try to reproduce the issue that you were experiencing. If the issue no longer occurs, open Logic Pro X preferences and reapply your custom settings.
8. Delete user preferences
Before deleting user preferences, note any specific preference settings that you've made, and save any custom key commands you've created. Deleting preferences removes any custom preference settings and custom key commands.
To delete the user preferences, do the following:
- Quit Logic Pro X.
- In the Finder, choose Go > Go to Folder.
- Enter ~/Library/Preferences, then click Go.
- Remove the "com.apple.logic10.plist" file from the Preferences folder.
- If you upgraded from an earlier version of Logic Pro, also remove the "com.apple.logic.pro" file.
- Restart your Mac.
After deleting preferences, open your project and try to reproduce the issue that you were experiencing. If the issue no longer occurs, open Logic Pro X preferences, reapply your custom settings, and import your custom key commands.
9. Reinstall Logic Pro X
If you still can't resolve your issue, reinstall Logic Pro X. You don't have to remove everything related to Logic Pro, such as projects. You just remove and reinstall the Logic Pro application.
To reinstall Logic Pro X:
- In the Finder, choose Applications from the Go menu.
- Locate the Logic Pro X application and drag it to the Trash.
- Reinstall Logic Pro from the Mac App Store, or restore it from a backup. When you restore Logic Pro from a backup, you can either drag it from its storage location to your Applications folder, or you can restore it from a Time Machine backup.
Learn more
- Refer to Logic Pro X Help for further information on settings or installation.
- Visit the Logic Pro X Support page for more articles and support resources for Logic Pro X.
- Join the conversation. Share tips and solutions with fellow Logic Pro X users from all around the world. Visit the Logic Pro X Support Community.


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ADG Lighting, a subsidiary of Architectural Detail Group, is a custom design and manufacturing firm specializing in high-end residential and commercial spaces. With offices in Agoura Hills and Newport Beach, California, the company works with multi-family homes, spec homes, beach homes, restaurants, hotels & resorts, and landmarks worldwide providing high caliber design and sustainable lighting solutions.
Why ADG Lighting
With full factory capabilities in Southern California, ADG Lighting can design, fabricate and manufacture lighting fixtures, architectural ornamentation, and metal work in all styles, including traditional, modern, and transitional. ADG Lighting is also a designer and manufacturer of energy efficient, induction and LED eco lighting. We meet Title 24, and can provide photometric reports for custom lighting.
We accept projects and work directly with interior designers, contractors, architects, facility managers, project managers, landscape architects, landscape designers, and homeowners. We have many lighting projects throughout the United States. Current projects in Southern California include work in Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, Malibu, Santa Monica, Manhattan Beach, Pasadena, Newport Beach, and Dana Point. Our projects across the country include work in New York City, San Francisco, Chicago, and in major cities across Arizona, Nevada, Oregon, Texas, and Florida.
Our versatility can be seen in our wide range of work on a number of residential and commercial properties. Our work includes projects in transitional architecture, traditional architecture, contemporary architecture, historic architecture, and high-end architecture. We also provide hotel lighting, restaurant lighting, theme park lighting, and other commercial lighting needs.
Visit our design lookbooks for a deeper look at our range of indoor, outdoor, modern, traditional, and hospitality projects. Please also review our product catalog for additional information.
Our wide range of made to order lighting fixtures includes fixtures in a number of categories such as ceiling lighting, kitchen lighting, bath lighting, wall lighting, and outdoor lighting. We are makers of lanterns, sconces, chandeliers, and pendants. Custom furnishings include chairs, sofas, and tables. We also provide custom architectural ornamentation, metal work and iron work. For custom requests, please visit our custom request page.
ADG Lighting also has a collection of vintage lighting and antique lighting fixtures. We are makers of vintage styled lighting fixtures and furnishings, including revival lighting, restoration lighting, Tudor lighting, mid-century modern lighting, and historic lighting.
We work with all types of materials, including iron, brass, bronze, copper, stainless steel, wood, sheet glass, blown glass, tempered glass, colored glass, pyrex glass, and crystal glass. Our finishes include painted finishes, powdered coated finishes, hand applied finishes, chemical oxidized finishes, and plated finishes.
Gerald Olesker leads the design team at ADG Lighting. With Gerald's background in architecture and over 20 years of experience as an industrial designer and project manager, his ability to innovate and collaborate has helped drive the company's world-class reputation and bottom line.
Gerald has been the artistic vision behind some of the world's most recognized hotels, restaurants, and commercial properties, with a client roster that includes the MGM Grand Las Vegas, Bellagio, Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay, Oceana Hotel, Spago Restaurant, the SLS Hotel South Beach and the Manhattan Country Club. Having designed and manufactured lighting for more than $3 billion in real estate, Olesker has worked with numerous cities, Fortune 500 company owners, celebrities, and military installations. His team is also behind the current remodel for the City of Beverly Hills Gateway. Olesker also has a patent-pending green lighting device in the works.
The company's philosophy is based on many years of experience in the architectural solutions and design profession. To design is to be part of a collaborative that enhances the built environment though positive relationships.
ADG Lighting's work can be viewed in 20/Twenty Architectural & Beyond Magazine, California Homes Magazine, Interior Design, Elle Decor, SFV Business Journal, Wall Street Radio, Architectural Digest, Institute of Classical Architecture Publications, Fox News Charlene on Green Hawaii, North American Design's Green Leaders of Tomorrow, LA City Watch, LUXE Magazine + other award-winning magazines, books, programs and properties around the world.
ADG designs and manufactures per order. Whether you need small runs or large orders, we can accommodate all needs. As part of our commitment to world class customer service, we do provide quick ship services.
Need to buy lighting fixtures today? Be sure to visit our "Quickship" page, where we offer inventory of all styles of lighting, from vintage styled fixtures to modern pieces.
ADG Lighting can also design, fabricate, and manufacture private label lighting and furnishings for interior designers and showrooms worldwide. ADG held the license for the Hearst Castle Collection of Decorative Lighting and Iron, and participated in the "Titans of Design Showcase" at the Greystone Mansion in Beverly Hills.
Our businesses are not affiliated with Urban Electric, Formations, Hinkley, Lantern Masters (ADG CEO has not been involved since 2004), Wired, Sunset Designs, Apparatus, Una Malin, Kneedler Fauchere, Holly Hunt, Alison Berger Glass Works, Remains Lighting, Paul Ferrante, Lindsey Edelman Lighting, Gregorius Pineo, Plug Lighting, Hillard, Dennis and Leen, Fuse Lighting, Phoenix Day, and Bausman Furniture.
ADG has private labeled for Zia Priven, Michael Berman, Michael Smith, Hearst Castle (ADG was the official licensee), Hendrix and Allardyce, and others.
Any similarities in designs are such that they are only similarities and are not copies. ADG prides itself in being individual. Our team members have been part of a legacy in the global lighting industry. If you enjoy couture lighting and metal work, sculptures and furniture created just for your project, then ADG is the team for you.
For more information on ADG Lighting's custom design and manufacturing services, please contact us by phone at (818) 597-9494 or email.
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'Ray Donovan' Season 1 Finale Recap
In the season finale of "Ray Donovan" we see Ray and Avi working to track down Sully and the money. They initially retrieve a chunk of it when they find Eddie on the run. They turn their attention to Tiny, trying to pursue him by tracking the many all-you-can eat-buffet restaurants in Santa Monica, which they know he must frequent. Ray presses Lena and Avi to work harder to find Sully, explaining that it should be easy because he hides in plain sight. Avi repeatedly tells Ray to check in with Abby, which infuriates Ray each time.
Ray's family is hiding out at an expensive Malibu hotel, though they don't know why has put them there. Abby is so distraught over Ray not being around and not knowing what he has been up to, that she sleeps the day away despite efforts by the kids to wake her.


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Above: World War II, according to videogames
Sometimes, though, they take it a little too far, and portray real people as slavering, irredeemable monsters for the sake of entertainment. So let's take a look at a few of the most egregious examples and try to set the record straight.
(Oh, and you should know before going ahead that some of these entries contain spoilers for their corresponding games.)
7. Oda Nobunaga
You may know him as: Anything from a noble warlord intent on unifying Japan, to a demonic monster bent on conquest. He's probably been portrayed in more games than any other Japanese historical figure, and his most notorious appearance comes in the Onimusha series, in which he makes a pact with demons to conquer Japan and eventually becomes their leader.
But in real life, he was: A warlord with a dream of bringing 16th-century Japan under the rule of a single militaristic ruler, thereby ending centuries of civil war between petty lords and samurai clans. Sure, he was remarkably ruthless and brutal, going so far as to assassinate his own brother and, later, massacre and burn down an entire Buddhist monasterywhen its warrior-monks refused to join his cause. But in an era when lethal treachery was politics as usual and wholesale slaughter was considered a really cool thing to participate in, his methods weren't really out of the ordinary.
Above: Never mind that he was played by Cobra Commander in his first-ever NES game
For all his awfulness, though, Nobunaga also took time to be a patron of the arts, encouraging the development and spread of Noh theater and the tea ceremony. He also built some of Japan's greatest castles, took steps to limit the power of local lords over their fiefdoms and seemed to get on pretty well with foreigners, encouraging the spread of European culture and Christianity. He even went so far as to wear European clothes himself, and at one point appointed a missionary's slave as one of his pages. (He was also a big fan of European guns, something that might have been the inspiration for his demon-aligned portrayals).
Above: Now that we think about it, there was something distinctly European about Nobunaga's demon pals…
For what it's worth, Nobunaga never got to see his ambition fulfilled, as he was betrayed, captured and forced to commit seppuku by one of his own generals, Mitsuhide Akechi (whose name was borrowed for Onimusha's hero, Samanosuke Akechi). His goal of unifying Japan was eventually completed by his successors, Hideyoshi Toyotomi and Ieyasu Tokugawa, giving way to a couple hundred years of relative peace and order. Not a bad legacy for someone remembered as one of Japan's most evil rulers.


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Born in St. Louis, Missouri, author Howard Ma-loney
is a graduate of St. Louis University—B.S.C.
in 1942. After serving in the Army during World
War II Mr. Maloney went into public accounting
with a local firm in St. Louis. He came with TRB&S
in 1948. He is a member of the American Institute
of CPAs, the Missouri Society of CPAs and Delta
Sigma Pi.
When Elmer ran the show
by Howard P. Maloney
St. Louis
THE CREDIT UNION OFFICIAL SQUIRMED UNCOMFORTABLY and with
evident chagrin muttered "Well, we just let Elmer run the whole
Elmer ran the whole show all right—but a few of the featured acts
never appeared in the program. For instance, Elmer had very definite
ideas about who were playing the clowns in his production and most of
his efforts were to prevent his cast from finding out their assignment.
Elmer was pretty successful in this regard, too, since he kept his show
running for approximately five years while he snared some $65,000 of
the members' savings. Elmer was helped a little bit by the aversion
of the membership to spending money unnecessarily for auditing. After
all, the members reasoned, the State Department of Finance auditor
appeared one afternoon a year, "checked things over" for a modest
fee, and gave his annual blessing. Then, too, the Supervisory Committee
did some auditing each year—and after all this is the era of "do-it-yourself."
Elmer had a "magic act" too that helped him get by these
auditing sessions—he could always produce an adding machine tape
that listed all of the members' share and loan accounts (which he kept
in substantial accuracy) but Elmer's magic made the tape show a total
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Hyundai's upcoming luxury crossover, the Veracruz, shows off its copious ba-donk in a new set of spy shots. The Korean whirlwind is planning to storm the gates of the upscale car-based SUV market in mid-2007 with this vehicle, which will go after the Subaru Tribeca's anatomical mug with a vengeance. Hyundai called out its competitors in a recent press release, in which it said the Veracruz will be larger than the Honda Pilot, have more cargo volume than the full-size Mercedes-Benz GL and have a greater degree of hot, rear action than the Brazilian womens' full-contact samba team (ok, two out of three).
Spy Shots: 2008 Hyundai Veracruz [The Car Connection]
Spy Photos: More Hyundai Veracruz SUV? [internal]


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Appendicitis in ChildrenAppendicitis In Children - Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment
What is appendicitis?
Appendicitis is an irritation, inflammation, and infection of the appendix (a narrow, hollow tube that branches off the large intestine). The appendix functions as a part of the immune system during the first few years of life. After this time period, the appendix stops functioning and other organs continue helping fight infection. Appendicitis is the most common cause of emergency surgery in childhood.
What causes appendicitis?
Appendicitis occurs when the interior of the appendix becomes filled with something that causes it to swell, such as mucus, stool, or parasites. The appendix then becomes irritated and inflamed. The blood supply to the appendix is cut off as the swelling and irritation increase. Adequate blood flow is necessary for a body part to remain healthy. When the blood flow is reduced, the appendix starts to die. Rupture (or perforation) occurs as holes develop in the walls of the appendix, allowing stool, mucus, and other substances to leak through and get inside the abdomen. An infection inside the abdomen known as peritonitis occurs when the appendix perforates.
What are the risk factors for appendicitis?
Appendicitis affects one in 1,000 people living in the U.S. and is the most common reason for a child to need emergency abdominal surgery.
Most cases of appendicitis occur between the ages of 10 and 30 years. Having a family history of appendicitis may increase a child's risk for the illness, especially in males, and having cystic fibrosis also seems to put a child at higher risk.
Why is appendicitis a concern?
An irritated appendix can rapidly turn into an infected and ruptured appendix, sometimes within hours. A ruptured appendix can be life-threatening. When the appendix ruptures, bacteria infect the organs inside the abdominal cavity, causing peritonitis. The bacterial infection can spread very quickly and be difficult to treat if diagnosis is delayed.
What are the symptoms of appendicitis?
The following are the most common symptoms of appendicitis. However, each child may experience symptoms differently. Symptoms may include:
Pain in the abdomen which:
May start in the area around the belly button, and move over to the lower right-hand side of the abdomen, but may also start in the lower right-hand side of the abdomen.
Usually increases in severity as time passes.
May be worse with moving, taking deep breaths, being touched, and coughing or sneezing.
May spread throughout the abdomen if the appendix ruptures.
Nausea and vomiting
Loss of appetite
Fever and chills
Changes in behavior
Diarrhea or constipation
When should your child's doctor be called?
Since an infected appendix can rupture and be a life-threatening problem, please call your doctor immediately if you think your child has appendicitis.
How is appendicitis diagnosed?
In addition to a complete medical history and physical examination, diagnostic procedures for appendicitis may include:
Abdominal ultrasound--a diagnostic imaging technique which uses high-frequency sound waves and a computer to create images of blood vessels, tissues, and organs. Ultrasounds are used to view internal organs as they function, and to assess blood flow through various vessels.
Computed tomography scan of the abdomen, with or without barium (also called a CT or CAT scan)--a diagnostic imaging procedure that uses a combination of X-rays and computer technology to produce cross-sectional images (often called slices), both horizontally and vertically, of the body. A CT scan shows detailed images of any part of the body, including the bones, muscles, fat, and organs. CT scans are more detailed than general X-rays.
Other tests may include:
Blood tests--to evaluate the infection, or to determine if there are any problems with other abdominal organs, such as the liver or pancreas.
Urinalysis--to detect a bladder or kidney infection, which may mimic the symptoms of appendicitis.
Symptoms of appendicitis may resemble other conditions or medical problems. Consult your doctor for a diagnosis.
Treatment for appendicitis
Specific treatment for appendicitis will be determined by your child's doctor based on the following:
The extent of the problem
Your child's age, overall health, and medical history
The opinion of the surgeon and other doctors involved in the child's care
Your child's tolerance for specific medications, procedures, or therapies
Expectations for the course of the problem
Your opinion and preference
Because of the likelihood of the appendix rupturing and causing a severe, life-threatening infection, doctors will recommend that the appendix be removed with an operation.
The appendix may be removed in two ways:
Open method
Under anesthesia, an incision is made in the lower right-hand side of the abdomen. The surgeon finds the appendix and removes it. If the appendix has ruptured, a small drainage tube may be placed to allow pus and other fluids that are in the abdomen to drain out. The tube will be removed in a few days, when the surgeon feels the abdominal infection has subsided.
Laparoscopic method
This procedure uses several small incisions and a camera called a laparoscope to look inside the abdomen during the operation. Under anesthesia, the instruments the surgeon uses to remove the appendix are placed through several small incisions, and the laparoscope is placed through another incision. This method is not usually performed if the appendix has ruptured.
After surgery, children are not allowed to eat or drink anything for a specified period of time so the intestine can heal. Fluids are given into the bloodstream through small plastic tubes called IVs until your child is allowed to begin drinking liquids. Your child will also receive antibiotics and medications to help him or her feel comfortable through the IV. Eventually, children will be allowed to drink clear liquids (such as water, sports drinks like Gatorade or PowerAde, or apple juice), and then gradually advance to solid foods.
A child whose appendix ruptured will have to stay in the hospital longer than the child whose appendix was removed before it ruptured. Some children will need to take antibiotics by mouth for a period of time specified by the doctor after they go home.
What happens after my child leaves the hospital?
Your doctor will generally recommend that your child not do any heavy lifting, play contact sports, or "rough-house" for several weeks after the operation. If a drain is still in place when your child goes home, he or she should not take a tub bath or go swimming until the drain is removed.
Your child may need to take antibiotics at home to help fight the infection in the abdomen.
You will be given a prescription for pain medication for your child to take at home to help him or her feel comfortable. Some pain medications can make a child constipated, so ask your doctor or pharmacist about any side effects the medication might have. Moving around after surgery rather than lying in bed can help prevent constipation. Drinking fruit juices and eating fruits, whole grain cereals and breads, and vegetables after being advanced to solid foods can help with constipation as well.
Most children who have their appendix removed will have no long-term problems.


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One of the simple pleasures of a garden is taking a stroll with a tasty beverage in hand, observing the tiny taskmasters of the natural order go about their daily rituals. Besotted bees, butterflies and their winged kin tumble from flower to flower, pollinating the fruits and vegetables that we crave this time of year. Were would we be without them? For one thing, we wouldn't have as many enjoyable cocktails. Try these five garden-inspired cocktails with ingredients from the yard and farmers markets. And raise a glass to our allies in the garden.


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Aortobifemoral bypass surgery is used to bypass diseased large
blood vessels in the abdomen and groin.
To bypass the blocked blood vessel, blood is redirected through a
graft made of synthetic material (such as polytetrafluoroethylene [PTFE] or
Dacron). This graft is sewn above and below the diseased artery so that blood
flows through the graft. These man-made grafts are more likely to be used than
transplanted natural grafts for aortobifemoral surgery, because the blood
vessels involved are large.
The artificial blood vessel is formed into a Y shape. The single
end of the Y is sewn on the aorta. The two split ends of the Y are sewn below
the blocked or narrowed areas of the femoral arteries. This allows the blood to
travel around (bypass) the diseased areas. See a picture of
aortobifemoral bypass.
General anesthesia is used and will cause you to sleep through the
You will likely stay in the hospital 4 to 7 days. And you can expect your belly and groin to be sore for several weeks. You will probably feel more tired than usual for several weeks.
You may be able to do many of your usual activities after 4 to 6 weeks. But you will likely need 2 to 3 months to fully recover, especially if you typically do a lot of physical activities.
You will probably need to take at least 4 to 6 weeks off from work. It depends on the type of work you do and how you feel.
Aortobifemoral bypass surgery is for people who have blocked blood
vessels (aorta or iliac arteries) in the abdomen and pelvis. The blockage
usually must be causing significant symptoms or be limb-threatening before
bypass surgery is considered.
Aortobifemoral bypass grafts stay open about 90% of the time for at
least 5 years.1
All surgeries carry a certain amount of risk. These risks include:
Specific risks for aortobifemoral bypass surgery include:
For help deciding whether to have surgery, see:
Complete the surgery information form (PDF)(What is a PDF document?) to help you prepare for this surgery.
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guidelines for the management of patients with peripheral arterial disease
(lower extremity, renal, mesenteric, and abdominal aortic): A collaborative
report from the American Association for Vascular Surgery/Society for Vascular
Surgery, Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions, Society for
Vascular Medicine and Biology, Society of Interventional Radiology, and the
ACC/AHA Task Force on Practice Guidelines (Writing Committee to Develop
Guidelines for the Management of Patients With Peripheral Arterial Disease):
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October 14, 2011
Healthwise Staff
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Rakesh K. Pai, MD, FACC - Cardiology, Electrophysiology & David A. Szalay, MD - Vascular Surgery
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Chicago Fire 1 – 3 Philadelphia Union
Toyota Park – Oct. 3, 2012
Leo Percovich – Chicago Fire Assistant Coach
Thoughts on the game…
"I wish I could be here to celebrate the three points. They way we started the game was bad. We expected to change something in the game to get it better but with the way we started we didn't have the right attitude to win the game. We tried to make different subs that would push the team forward. We were looking to put high pressure but it didn't work and at the end we were still pushing with three guys in the back. We put Franco, MacDonald and Oduro up top. We tried to put high pressure and tried to get the ball a little more on top of the field, but the red card with Franco changed what we tried to do at the end. We are not happy tonight but one thing is very true, I still believe in this team. I still believe in these players. They don't show how much we can do but I believe in them until the end. This was a very bad performance tonight but I believe. We believe. We stay together. We need to adjust, to correct. But listen, I'm full of pride for these guys. Not for what they did tonight but to be working with them every day. Saturday we have another opportunity to play. Reorganize the group. Back on the edge. I think we'll move forward because we are right there."
On if he thinks this was the worst performance of the season…
"Yes. I agree with you I think it was the worst game we've played of the season. Especially when we play at home you never expected that. And tonight, humbling. They played. We saw the pressure. We put too much pressure on ourselves, I don't know. We couldn't find each other. And you saw. We were with the ball, we were very different than we were before. And sometimes that happens. This is soccer. This is not a science. Sometimes soccer works on emotion. It's not an exact science. Sometime these things happen and they happen in the worst moments. You never expect it. That's why we reorganize. Try to take the experience of what happened tonight and get ready for the next games because there's another opportunity three, four days later."
On if he got an explanation for Franco's red card…
"No. I was trying to ask him because from the bench we think the guy was in front of Franco and Franco tried to hold the ball. I saw he kicked the ball but for me it wasn't a red card. The referee gave him a red card. In the first half the referee gave a yellow card but it wasn't a yellow card when they were often 50/50 balls. They get the ball and sometimes it was bad luck for the other player. With 50/50 balls it's very difficult. From my point of view from the bench I don't think it was a red card."
Sherjill MacDonald, Chicago Fire Forward
On the distractions leading up to the game between the anniversary celebration and playoff pressure:
"I think there's pressure, but the problem is that once we get behind we start to play sloppy and start to force it. That has a little to do with the pressure and the bad play today."
On the second straight loss for the first time this season:
"We have to keep doing the same things we've been doing. We felt very good this week, we looked sharp in training and everyone was ready to win this game, but it's important that we play the same in the game. Now we have to go on, train hard – the next game is going to be hard but we have to go there and try to win."
On the loss:
"This was the perfect opportunity to win, but sometime there are games where nothing comes. We were very sloppy in the final third tonight and that was our own fault."
Arne Friedrich, Chicago Fire Defender
On the loss:
"The problem, that we saw again today, is that a small percentage of players think we are in the playoffs and we forget to defend. We had been scoring two or three goals, but when we played well we defended well and this must be our goal for the next couple of weeks. "
On the rest of the season:
"Maybe it's good that we know we are not in the playoffs yet - we have to work hard and we have to defend first because in the end good defense wins. We played well for the first couple of months and now we're getting lazy and if we continue to play like this we have no chance to get into the playoffs. I hope it's early enough that we come together, recognize that and on Saturday we have do things completely differently. First we have to defend our goal, then we can score and win the game."
Patrick Nyarko, Chicago Fire Midfielder
On the result:
"I knew weren't in the playoffs yet, but that a win today almost guaranteed it and that's how I approached the game. Most of the guys knew we haven't clinched a spot yet and we needed a good result tonight. But in the first few minutes out game plan backfired on us. We tried to press forward a little and they had one big ball played from the back that beat our midfielders slip through and we were caught out of position – that's what cost us and we were chasing the game. In the first half we didn't play up to our potential and in the second half we played with a little more intensity, but the second goal seemingly put it out of reach. Even after that we thought we could come back and at least earn a tie. The red card just messed everything up, they are good passing team but we remained determined to fight back."
On having to come back so many times this season:
"We have to focus on not giving up and early goal, we've done that way too many times. Fortunately we've been able to come back but at some point your luck runs out, so we need to avoid going down early. We need to come out early, cover all our spots stick to our game plan. If we want to pressure we need to make sure everyone is covered and we're not left exposed to give up an early goal. When the game is tied I feel like we get stronger as the game goes on. "
Guille Franco, Chicago Fire forward
"I went for the ball it was a normal play at midfield, neither relevant nor dangerous. He kicked the ball and when he kicked it, there may have been some contact but it was not with an intention other than getting the ball and I was shown the red card. I explain to ref I was on the field to play and not diving or elbowing anybody and on the first 50-50 ball that I go for I get sent off. This is the first time that I come in as a sub and get sent off"
Philadelphia Union Interim Head Coach John Hackworth
On knocking off a team near the top of the table:
"For us, it wasn't as much about knocking off Chicago as it was more about reinforcing the performances that we've had in the recent weeks. We feel like we've played some really good soccer. We've just been on the short end of the stick a lot. So it was good to come out here – obviously the Chicago Fire are an excellent team – I think they are going to do an excellent job in the playoffs and going forward. But we had a little something to prove tonight. It was satisfying we put in a good performance and we got the goals we needed. Good enough defending despite them being really dangerous in the attack. Great result for us."
On returning home to face New England:
"The only part that's tough is that it's such a quick turnaround. This will be our third game in 8 days. It's always really tough to manage. Coming off our last two games, we have a deep roster, and it might be a good opportunity to just like tonight was, for some guys to step up and get an opportunity to play and show the fans and other people what they don't know. "
On securing a win with less shots on goal than the Fire:
"I think if you look at the first half, you'll see we had more possession. So it's natural that when they threw as many attacking players on, they were throwing everything forward and that changes things a little bit. Obviously then we're just playing for the result. So at that point, possession doesn't really matter as much. The point is, I think we did a great job controlling the tempo of the game, getting an early goal. We defended a little too much but then we got the second goal and killed it off with the third goal was really important. We have out possessed most teams we have played and I'll take the 3-1 win versus losing the stat on the possession any day."
On Danny Cruz's injury:
"It looks like he might have a fracture there. We have to evaluate it. Our medical crew is already on it, but he'll be evaluated with x-rays and MRIs when he gets back to Philadelphia."
Philadelphia Union Forward Jack McInerny
On the match:
"I thought we played like we've played all season. We've dominated teams for the most part. Today we didn't end up with more possession than the other team but we came away with a win, whereas it's been opposite for us the whole season. I thought we played well and we deserved to win."
On the team's mindset before the game:
"We came into the game talking about the first five minutes and the last five minutes of each half where we've given up a lot of goals this year. It was our goal to hold it down and come out firing in those moments. "
On beating a potential playoff team:
"It feels good. For the rest of the season, our goal is to get better. We've gone to Los Angeles and beat them, we've gone to Kansas City and smashed them at home; we know we can play with the best teams, it's just that we need a consistent performance every week."
On his goal:
"I think Danny Cruz picked up a good ball in the midfield and Friedrich had to step up with him, and Danny saw that and turned and played a good through ball on the ground and Sean [Johnson] came out and I played it past him."
Philadelphia Union Midfielder Antoine Hoppenot
On impacting the game:
"I came in and scored a goal via a great pass by Mike [Farfan]. He really just gave that to me on a platter so the credit goes to
the team, we had a lead and I helped them [secure the win.]"
On how the team felt going into halftime:
"When we came into the locker room at halftime, Coach said we had the lead and not to let it go. He told us to go out there and instead of backing off, he said go for the second. If you're able to get the second goal that'll really take the wind out of their sails and they won't want to play with us. So we went out there and played for the second one."
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New eatery comes to Barton
copyright the Chronicle June 24, 2015
by Natalie Hormilla
BARTON — Eddie Seadale's newest food venture is operated out of a truck. Mr. Seadale, former owner of The Parson's Corner restaurant, has set up the truck at the business he owns with his wife, Lori, River's Edge Farmstand.
Mr. Seadale cooks and serves up a menu that's made up on the fly — but he doesn't seem even remotely worried about that.
"When Mom will say, Edward, I'm thinking of making this, I say, Great, because I know it'll be good," he said, zipping about his teeny kitchen Monday afternoon. "That's how we roll."
Mr. Seadale and his mother, Anne Seadale, are the duo behind the Copper Plate, which opened earlier this month. Mr. Seadale's mother turns 83 in July, and the two have worked together before.
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Scientists are harnessing the power of a parasitic worm to design a microneedle device that's more than three times as powerful as conventional surgical staples -- without the risks and side effects.
The technology, described online Tuesday in the journal Nature Communications, could be used for delicate procedures such as skin grafts for burn victims and face transplants. They could even be used to deliver drugs into the body.
Current post-op techniques come with major drawbacks. Chemical adhesives can malfunction when blood is present. Sewing and stapling people back up is often painful, can introduce infection and sometimes causes a fair amount of damage – puncturing deep into tissue and damaging blood vessels.
And since staples are generally used just around the edges of a skin graft, the graft doesn't always stay flush with the body as it stretches and bends, and can fail if fluid collects between the body and the graft.
Lead author Jeffrey Karp, a researcher at Brigham and Women's Hospital, has a habit of looking to the natural world for adhesive ideas, such as gravity-defying gecko feet or grasping porcupine needles. Studying parasites for a solution to the issue was not much of a stretch.
"Parasites have all sorts of neat tricks that they use to latch onto and colonize hosts," Karp said. "So we thought maybe if we looked into how parasites can colonize their hosts, we might be able to identify new mechanisms of adhesion."
The researchers came across the parasite pomphorhynchus laevis, or the spiny-headed worm, which dwells in fish and attaches to hosts by sticking its proboscis into the intestinal wall and then inflating the appendage's tip, mechanically locking it into place.
A device inspired by this remarkable ability would have to be stiff enough to penetrate tissue, but inflatable enough to fill open spaces.
To mimic the powerful proboscis, the researchers built a tiny array of cone-shaped microneedles with a stiff center made of some polystyrene and an outer layer with some polyacrylic acid mixed in (the same stuff that sucks up liquid in disposable baby diapers).
When a graft covered in the microneedles is inserted into the skin and makes contact with the water in natural tissues, the polyacrylic acid in the tips swells up, providing that mechanical lock with minimal pain and risk of infection.
The systems were 3.5 times stronger than surgical staples, and easy to remove – the needles deflate when they're dried out.
"Currently we're developing a degradable version of it," Karp said. "We have a list of materials we're exploring right now."
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Miss Utah Credits Military Service With Her Civilian Success
By Jamie Findlater
Special to American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, May 5, 2008 - As the reigning Miss Utah and as a combat medic who has deployed to Afghanistan with her National Guard unit, Sgt. Jill Stevens said her experiences as a soldier have helped her in her civilian life.
In an interview on the "ASY Live" program on BlogTalkRadio.com, Stevens said her experience from November 2003 to April 2005 taking care of up to 40 patients on any given day at the Bagram Air Base medical aid station gave her the determination and adaptability that are paramount to her success in other aspects of her life.
"Being a solider, you are really trained to adapt to any situation," she said, "and it has really prepared me for civilian life."
Stevens, who serves in the Utah National Guard's 1st Battalion, 211th Aviation Regiment, joined the National Guard in 2001. She said her military life and her civilian life aren't as different as some people might think.
"A lot of people think these paths are so different and that I live a dichotomy, but there's a reason I am involved in both organizations," she said. "Both the military and the Miss America Association promote education [and] teach you to be a leader, think on your feet and stay in shape and, above all, to serve your country," she said.
During her service in Afghanistan, Stevens said, she developed a great deal of pride for her country, particularly for the women who serve in the military. During her deployment, she competed in the inaugural marathon race at Bagram and was the first woman to finish. Stevens now has completed 14 marathons, and she said the one in Afghanistan "was one of the toughest."
"Here I was a woman, running in a country where women were mistreated, defiled and oppressed. ... I was angered as I was running, but at the same time proud -- proud to be not only an American woman but an American soldier fighting for their worth," she said.
She said she thought of Afghanistan's women every step of the way, and it carried her to the finish line.
"We are making a difference," she said. "I know these women are realizing their worth, and some are taking a stand to determine their place in the world."
During her deployment, Stevens said, it was important to keep morale high for the continued strength of the force.
"I was there to take care of the physical injuries," she said, "but I also really saw the emotional side. I saw firsthand that keeping the morale high really helps our soldiers perform better."
"ASY Live" on BlogTalkRadio.com is part of the Defense Department's America Supports You program, which connects citizens and companies with servicemembers and their families serving at home and abroad. Stevens recalled the touches from home that helped her most during her deployment.
"Thoughtful gifts meant a lot to me -- favorite foods or an encouraging e-mail was great, [because] it meant so much that they took time to think about me," she explained. She took the importance of boosting morale a step further with her own personal cause to encourage her fellow servicemembers.
"Since we had electricity over there, I was like, 'Mom, send me a bread machine!' she said. "Whenever I heard they were having a rough day, I baked bread for the soldiers ... just to boost their spirits."
Another important memory of her deployment, Stevens said, was the opportunity to interact with local children despite the language barrier.
"You speak different languages; you've grown up in really different cultures," she said. "We would communicate with the kids by smiling and making funny faces."
Back in the United States after her deployment, Stevens acknowledged, she had the wrong idea about pageants before she got involved in that aspect of her life.
"All I thought these girls did was just wave their hand and look pretty, and that was not something I wanted to be associated with," she said.
That was before she learned that pageant titleholders can make a difference by their ability to serve as spokeswomen and form organizations. "I love to serve, I love to give back," she said. "That's why I am a soldier and a nurse."
The realization that a pageant title could help her make a difference, Stevens said, is when she "learned how to put on make-up instead of camouflage paint."
Stevens said she was impressed by the support she received from other soldiers when she decided to pursue the Miss America title.
"I have brothers and sisters around the world that are so supportive, and I know that whatever it is, they've got your back," she said.
During her pageant, she recalled, 100 soldiers were in the audience, cheering her on. "I didn't know half of them," she said, "but they came to support another soldier.
This continued support from her "family" of servicemembers is now an important part of who she is and will help keep her focused toward her next goal, said Stevens, who will hold her Miss Utah title until July.
"There is so much negative publicity on the news today, and optimism is important," she said. Looking forward, Stevens said, she will rely on her military experience and connection to maintain her optimism and carry her into her next endeavor.
"Wherever you go, if you wear the uniform or sport the military ID card, you connect with people immediately," she said. "I know that will always be a part of me."
(Jamie Findlater works in the New Media branch of American Forces Information Service.)
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Let's face it. Summertime in Texas is HOT.
Finding fun activities to do, not to mention working out, can be incredibly challenging now that the temps in our great state have reached triple digits. So we'd like to invite you to stop by Ballet Austin this Sunday to beat the heat and catch a movie with us in our AustinVentures StudioTheater. We are partnering up with Austin Film Festival once again to bring you the second installment of our summer Dance Film series. This Sunday, at 3pm, we are screening The Company. $10 not only gets you in the door for the movie, but ALSO gets you access to one of our incredibly popular Ballet Fit classes (my personal favorite) directly following the show. Interested? Scroll down for more information on The Company, Ballet Fit and Sunday's instructor and new Ballet Austin Company member, Elise Pekarek.
The Company (2003):
Through a tale composed of true accounts, Director Robert Altman ("M.A.S.H.", "The Player") brings us an intimate look at the intense lives of ballet performers at the Chicago Ballet Company. Allowing freedom from tightly scripted dialogue, Altman elicits genuine performances from his cast. This, along with a plot comprised from real-life stories, gives "The Company" such an authenticity as it reveals to us the lives of those who endure the pressures of ballet and performance art.
Ballet Fit incorporates a variety of ballet-inspired movements to improve flexibility and balance, and also strengthen, lengthen and tone muscles. This class is focused on fitness and fun. By integrating classical ballet movements with additional exercises such as crunches and push-ups, Ballet Fit will promote overall toning, help reduce weight, increase muscle strength and flexibility, improve coordination and posture and firm target areas. This is a class for dancers and non-dancers alike. No previous ballet experience is required. Wear workout clothing and ballet shoes or socks. Resistance bands used in some classes are provided during class.
Elise Pekarek, Instructor and 2011/12 Company member:
Originally from the Chicago area, Elise began her ballet training with Judith Svalander in Crystal Lake, Illinois. Elise attended summer programs at Ballet Austin and Pacific Northwest Ballet, and in 2007 was accepted into Ballet Austin's Trainee Program. Elise spent two seasons as a Trainee, followed by two seasons as an apprentice in Ballet Austin II. She was recently invited to join the Company for the 2011/12 Season. Elise teaches classes for Ballet Austin's Butler Community School and Pilates studio.
For more information, please view our Ballet Austin Dance Film Series page.
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One strand of Elvis Presley's hair could fetch up to £5,000 at auction
Would you pay up to £5,000 for just one strand of Elvis Presley's hair? Auctioneers are hoping buyers will do just that when the unique item goes up for sale today.
It could make £50, it could make £5,000 but it is a rare thing and we are quite confident it is what it says it is.
The hair, which is displayed in the middle of a record and framed picture of The King, will be up for grabs at an auction house in Northumberland.
Along with the item comes a letter from a man called Thomas Morgan, who knew Elvis and claims to have been a friend of the singer's hairdresser, Homer Gilleland.
Mr Morgan says that Mr Gilleland accompanied the star on many tours and that the bag of hair clippings he built up was one of his prized possessions.
Jim Railton, from the Northern Auction Centre in Wooler, Northumberland, said he is confident of the item's authenticity.
"We have never sold Elvis' hair before. It came from a deceased estate and we didn't know much about it," he said.
"I processed it quite quickly and did not actually look at the back until someone said there's some stuff behind the picture.
"When we had a look we found some provenance with a certificate saying it was Elvis' hair.
"It's not something you come across every day and it's here to be sold for whatever it makes on the day, there's no reserve.
"It could make £50, it could make £5,000 but it is a rare thing and we are quite confident it is what it says it is."


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Ron Paul is not alone in his support for decriminalizing marijuana. Texas Democrats have joined the Lake Jackson Republican — and an ever-growing list of state political parties — who endorse decriminalization of pot.
More than 50 percent of Americans are in favor of the decriminalization of marijuana, according to recent polls.
Texas Democrats say they're motivated by a desire to prevent drug-related crime. Legalization or decriminalization, they say, will remove the power of selling marijuana from street gangs and drug cartels, which will reduce crime.
The desire to decriminalize marijuana does not mean the party supports the use of the drug, according to the Texas Democrats' 2012 platform, which also explains that they especially encourage the decriminalization of medical marijuana.
Thousands of Americans get arrested every year for legal violations involving the possession of marijuana, which outnumbers the amount of people arrested for violent crimes in America, according to the Texas Democratic platform.
Democrats in Texas believe that money spent on the war on drugs—$12 billion annually—could have more of an impact used elsewhere.
Texas Democrats are encouraging President Obama, U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder and Congress to support the decriminalization of marijuana possession and to regulate its production, use and sale in the same way as tobacco and alcohol.
The drug is not any more dangerous than tobacco or alcohol, according to the Texas Democratic platform, which states that the theory of marijuana as a "gateway" to the use of other, harder drugs is not backed by evidence.
They say that the majority of people who get caught using marijuana are under 30 years old, and that a criminal conviction will stay with those young people forever. Smoking marijuana, they say, is not a serious enough offense to be worth that sort of permanent mark.


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I know many of you have tried out the tutorial that is number one in the Top 50, and if you are a beginning artist you probably had a hard time replicating the lesson. That is why I'm about to fill an old request that was made some time ago which will show you "how to draw Justin Bieber easy", step by step. As his pop status keeps climbing, it can only mean he is that good. I know that there are a lot of Bieber haters out there, but that's cool because not everyone likes his style of music. I just keep an open mind and give the kid credit because at least he's living his dreams that he had set for himself since he was a "younger" lad. Not everyone gets to become a multi-millionaire in just a couple of years. If that where the case everybody would be making the chedda like he is. Anyways, I tried my hardest to provide a lesson that can teach you an easy way to draw Justin Bieber. If you are still experiencing a problem with getting him drawn right, all I can tell you is try, try again because practice makes perfect. Well, enjoy the tutorial and please don't leave vulgar comments on this lesson because it's not fair to his fans to have to read immature statements about their idol. Thanks in advance guys!
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Lost in the fury of iPad news Wednesday was the list of other products and features that Apple introduced.
Among those was Apple's latest attempt at television. The Cupertino-based technology company updated its TV box with 1080p high definition capability.
It also gave the $99 box the ability to not only stream Netflix movies but the ability to sign up directly through Apple TV using an iTunes account.
The new interface will also allow users of the second generation of Apple TV to sign up the same way.


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By MIKE CHAIKEN
Ariel, Belle, Cinderella, Rapunzel, Tiana, Jasmine, Aurora, and Snow White are coming to town.
So it's only fitting that a self-confessed fan of all things Disney, who hails from Connecticut, should be on the ice with them.
From Jan. 8 to 12, "Disney on Ice presents Princesses and Heroes" will take up residence at the XL Center in Hartford.
And Victoria Noel Chiappa from Deep River is one of the members of the ensemble who helps give the show life and brings ice skating fun to families who come to Hartford.
The performance is a series of vignettes featuring each princess and drawing from the story lines of the original movies, explained Victoria, in a phone call from Philadelphia.
"We capture all the essence of the princesses and princes," explained Victoria, who once attended Central Connecticut State University. There's a little action on the ice and a little romance. "We capture as much as we can from the movies… It's all true to Disney."
Skating around all of these iconic Disney figures, the question begs to be asked of the former medal-winning competitive figure skater. When Victoria was a little girl was she a fan of the Disney princesses herself?
"I was a total Disney geek growing up," said Victoria, with a laugh. "I still am."
She noted she and some of the other cast members even spend their days off watching "Little Mermaid."
Does she have a favorite Disney princess? Victoria said her favorites have changed over the years. When she was a little girl, she said, "I was a diehard Belle fan (of 'Beauty and the Beast). I love her to pieces."
Later, as she grew older, she became a fan of "Tiana" from "Princess and the Frog." "She's such a powerhouse."
Then she became a fan of Princess Merida from the movie "Brave."
But, now, she said she is completely enamored with Princess Anna from the newest Disney animated film, "Frozen."
And since the show is about "heroes" as well as "princesses," did Victoria have a favorite Disney hero growing up? She said she didn't have a particular prince that was her favorite. But, Victoria said she loves men who make her laugh. And in that case, she said, her favorite male Disney character is the genie from "Aladdin."
Victoria, who started skating 14 years ago at the age of 6, has been part of the "Disney on Ice" crew since rehearsals began in August. And she's enjoying the experience, she said.
"I absolute love (skating with Disney)," said Victoria. "There's just this great feeling… bringing Disney magic to kids." There's no greater feeling than skating up to a child dressed up in a character and bringing smiles to little ones' faces, said Victoria.
When the crowds cheer as she and the cast step onto the ice each night, Victoria said it's a fulfilling feeling "knowing what you're doing brings happiness to yourself and others." And it feels great, she said, knowing her ability to skate is good enough that it brings excitement to the audience.
As a member of the ensemble, Victoria said "Disney on Ice" helps feed her need to be creative. Her characters are intended to help fill out the scenes around the princesses. So, it is up to this actress with Broadway ambitions to create a character appropriate for the action on the ice.
And when Victoria comes to Connecticut next week with "Disney On Ice presents Princesses & Heroes," the Hartford performances will be her first chance to perform for family and friends with this show.
"I'm excited to see family and for them to see the show and all the hard work I've done, said Victoria. "It's going to be great."
The "Disney on Ice presents Princesses & Heroes" will open Jan. 8 and will run through Jan. 12 at the XL Center, One Civic Plaza, Hartford.
Performances are Wednesday through Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 5 p.m Matinees are at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Saturday and 1 p.m. on Sunday.
Opening night tickets start at $15. Front row tickets are $80. VIP tickets are $60. Additional tickets are $30 and $25.
Tickets are available at (877)522-8499, XL.Center.com or the box office.
Fans can stop by any participating Subway Restaurant location in the Hartford area to grab $15 kids ticket coupons and learn how to enter-to-win a "skating with the stars" experience.
Fans of princesses (and heroes), here comes 'Disney on Ice'
By MIKE CHAIKEN


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FIVB flourishes on Chinese social media
Lausanne, Switzerland, November 25, 2013 – In the midst of an excellent year of volleyball, Chinese fans have welcomed the opportunity to connect with the International Volleyball Federation on social media, quickly becoming one of the most prominent online fan base for the sports of volleyball and beach volleyball.
The FIVB joined China's social media conversation in October, with accounts on Chinese microblogging websites Sina Weibo and Tencent Weibo. In one month, more than 40,000 fans have followed the FIVB, becoming the FIVB's second most popular social media networking site, behind Facebook.
Because of government regulations, Chinese fans are unable to access popular social media sites around the world, including Facebook and Twitter. China is one of only 10 countries where Facebook isn't the most popular social network, according to Alexa traffic data.
However, almost half of the 1.3 billion residents of China are estimated to be online and on social networks, including the most popular microblogging service in the country, Beijing-based Sina Corp.
FIVB opened to Chinese fans on social media during the FIVB Beach Volleyball Xiamen Grand Slam on Oct. 22, with the assistance of KAWO Technologies. With accounts on Sina and Tencent Weibo, the FIVB is well on its way to achieving its social media mission to be the official commentator on FIVB events: forming relationships with fans, influencing behavior and engaging an audience to bring the spectacular sports of beach volleyball and volleyball to the world, while preserving high standards that will maintain and grow volleyball and beach volleyball as one of the world's premier sports and entertainment properties.
Chinese fans are welcoming to the sports of volleyball, especially as their teams continue to succeed at FIVB events. The FIVB hosted numerous tournaments in China in 2013, including the FIVB Beach Volleyball Fuzhou Open, Shanghai Grand Slam, and Xiamen Open, as well as matches for the FIVB Volleyball World Grand Prix.
This year, China's women's teams won gold at the Girls' U18 World Championship, the Women's U20 World Championship and the U23 World Championship Open in Mexico. China's beach volleyball pair Chen Xue and Zhang Xi also had a successful year, winning gold at the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Championships Mazury 2013.
China seems blessed to have a crop of gifted young volleyball players, and the FIVB is enthusiastic to connect with more of its fans on social media in the years to come.
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Turns out pimps just use the ATM like the rest of us.
According to Tipster Nate, we've got an LSU pimp at the College World Series in Omaha doing some banking in a bar that is catering specifically to baseball fans ("Welcome Baseball Fans," "Grand Slam Margaritas").
LSU also plays UCLA tonight at 8:00 p.m., so be on the look out for an LSU pimp flush with cash and possibly Grand Slam Margaritas.


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Investment by CIOs and IT managers in business intelligence (BI) software to improve decision making processes is driving the market to greater revenues than 2012, said analyst firm Gartner.
Gartner's Forecast Analysis: Enterprise Application Software, Worldwide, 2011-2016, 4Q12 Update said that BI revenues are predicted to hit A$475.6 million in Australia during 2013, an increase of 9.5 per cent over 2012. This compares to global BI revenues , which are forecast to reach US$13.8 billion this year, a 7 per cent increase from last year.
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According to Gartner Sweden principal research analyst, Dan Sommer, IT executives and business units are buying BI software for department and workgroup analysis.
"BI and analytics have grown to become the fourth-largest application software segment as end users continue to prioritise BI projects and spending to improve decision making and analysis," he said in a statement.
"As more and more information is generated, business models need reinvention, and it's increasingly clear that mastering analytics on big data will be a key driver for the next economic cycle."
However, Sommer also warned that in the near term, BI growth will be hampered by slowing sales cycles of multimillion dollar deals.
Growth in the BI software market his year and over the coming years is expected to be in the single digits, compared to 16 per cent in 2011.
However, Gartner predicted that the emerging data-as-a-service trend could aid the market for BI and analytics platforms.
According to Gartner US research vice president, Kurt Schlegel, enterprises will subscribe to industry-specific data services that bundle a narrow set of data with BI and analytics embedded.
"In time, most companies, regardless of their business model, will need to provide a data-as-a-service offering," he said in a statement.
"Therefore, this trend has the potential to grow the market significantly as a range of vendors look to embed a BI and analytic platform provider's software capabilities into their offerings."
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Dungeons & Dragons 4th Edition Battle Grids
Take your Dungeons & Dragons 4th Edition character on an adventure using these battle grids. One battle grid is blank, so you can customize it to your particular adventure, or just use it as a large, open area to practice combat against monsters. The other battle grid is divided into several rooms, which you can use as the basis for a small dungeon.
Ideally, each square on a battle grid should be one inch square. By that standard, the following battle grids are 14 inches wide and 9 inches tall — including the nonplayer character (NPC) squares that you can cut out and place on the map. To use these battle grids, you must either shrink them down to fit the size of your paper, or print them on larger paper (11 x 17, for example).
Click here to download and print the blank battle grid.
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