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Not only that, you can also share specific folders in your Dropbox with multiple other people so that you can collaborate on the same set of files. You decide who sees which folders. And what if a file is accidentally deleted by you or a collaborator? No problem! Login to Dropbox online, click "Show deleted files," and restore the version of the file you want to keep.
So how much space do you get? The free Dropbox service provides 2 GB of storage, but you can earn up to 8 GB of free space by inviting friends to Dropbox. For each referral that joins, both you and your friend receive more free storage. For example, if you register and install Dropbox from my referral link, both you and I will receive 250 MB of bonus storage space.
This demo on YouTube gives more specifics about how it works.
One thing you should be aware of is that when you download Dropbox, the Growl notification system is also automatically loaded on your computer. While I didn't like the fact that Dropbox loaded Growl on my computer without my express permission, I do like the immediate, temporary, pop-up notification whenever a Dropbox file I have shared with others is updated or one that someone has shared with me is changed. If you don't like Growl, it's easy to uninstall.
A final added benefit to Dropbox is that I can also access all files I store there from my iPhone, and that app is free too. Free Dropbox apps are also available for iPad, Blackberry, and Android.
Yes. I love Dropbox! No more emailing files to myself or struggling to remember where I left one of my many flash drives!
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Charley Patton, Grandfather of Delta Blues | RUMBLE
Clip: Season 20 Episode 8 | 2m 28s
Charley Patton was the "grandfather of Delta blues," a true legend--and part-Native American. He was a profound influence on blues musicians over the years as well as Bob Dylan, Eric Clapton, Jack White, Bonnie Raitt, and many others. You can hear the Native music influence in his sound. Learn more about him in this clip from RUMBLE: The Indians Who Rocked the World.
Aired: 01/21/19Video has closed captioning.
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Since 2006, the CareSource Foundation has awarded almost 1,500 grants to nonprofits who are working to eliminate poverty, provide much-needed services to low-and moderate-income families, encourage healthy communities, develop innovative approaches to address critical health issues and enhance the lives of a diverse array of children, adults and families. We are so proud of our partnerships and ultimately, of the impact we are able to make together.
The CareSource Foundation provides Responsive Grants to nonprofit organizations who impact children, adults and families in areas that mirror the social determinants of health. Those include:
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Happy book birthday to Book Country member Alex Rosa–her latest book, FAHRENHEIT, pubs today!
When I found out that Alex designed this gorgeous, sexy cover for FAHRENHEIT herself, I had to find out more. Alex explains her DIY approach to cover design below.
Everyone says, "Don't judge a book by its cover," which is true, but you can't help but "oohh" and "aahh" over an enticing one. Although we aren't supposed to take a book at face value, it should still exemplify what the book holds inside at least a little bit, which is what we are all trying to go for as authors in this ever evolving world of publishing. Here's how I designed my book cover.
FAHRENHEIT (out today!) is my first leap into the erotica genre, and since it has some risqué subject matter I knew it was important for the cover to feel edgy, sexy, and forbidden. I have a plethora of tools to work with in Photoshop (an Adobe design program), but I knew I wanted an illustrated look to the cover rather than people or places. I wanted something more conceptual rather than realistic.
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Former Gov., Presidential Candidate Dukakis Visits Lasell
November 22, 2010
Michael Dukakis, former Massachusetts Governor and 1988 Democratic Nominee for President of the United States, spoke to the Lasell community this week, providing insight on the 2010 midterm elections and reflecting on the historical foundation for the nation's new health care law.
Dukakis, a supporter of President Obama, said the current administration did not effectively communicate the details of the new health care law to the public or the positive effects of the national stimulus bill, which Dukakis said kept many people working during the down economy.
"This congressional session was one of the most productive, but you have to be able to explain it," Dukakis said.
He went on to explain the history behind universal health care, stating that the United States has tried to pass this legislation for almost 100 years.
"In their efforts to get us to near universal health care, they [the Obama administration] forgot to connect the people to it," Dukakis said. "You have to remind people how we got here."
During his hour-long talk, Dukakis also offered his opinion on the re-election of Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick earlier this month and current state politics.
Dukakis said Gov. Patrick, in contrast to the Obama administration, was able to communicate a positive message despite a down economy and promote positive messages about successes in Massachusetts.
With self-deprecating humor, he also discussed his experiences as a three-term Governor of Massachusetts and answered questions about tough-on-crime laws, the Massachusetts state legislature, and his beginnings in politics.
"There is nothing more personally satisfying than to be able to make a difference in the lives of your fellow citizens, " he said of his life in public service.
Michael Dukakis served as Governor of Massachusetts from 1975-1979 and from 1983-1991. He ran as the Democratic candidate for President of the United States in 1988, eventually losing to Republican George H. W. Bush. He lives in Brookline, Mass., teaches at Northeastern University and at UCLA, living in Los Angeles during the winter.


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From kindergarten to high school and beyond, people in Boulder commute on foot, by bike and bus more than your average city folk. At the Boulder Valley School District, we encourage students to walk or bike to school through a variety of programs. Through these programs, we hope to motivate students and their families to consider their health, environmental impact and sense of community when they commute. With hundreds of miles of bike lanes and walking trails, a convenient public transportation system, and a community focus on safe and sustainable commuting practices, Boulder is certainly the place for it.
With such varied and comprehensive transportation options comes the need for education. Over the years, Boulder Valley School District has received generous support from Safe Routes to School, a federal program managed in Colorado by the state Department of Transportation, and as a result has emerged as a national leader in programming that encourages safe, active transportation. In addition to strong participation in International Walk to School Day, BVSD Bike to School Day and extensions such as Walk or Roll Week, we have trained more than 2,000 fifth and sixth grade students through our own cycling education course, BLAST (Bicycle Lessons and Safety Training). Whether we're teaching the younger kids to hold hands and look both ways before crossing the street, or educating older students about bike-riding etiquette and how to plan the safest route to school, safety is paramount.
It's with this in mind that the BVSD has partnered with the city of Boulder to implement Heads Up: Mind the Crosswalk, a campaign that will be highlighted at BVSD schools during Crosswalk Safety Weeks Sept. 17 to Sept. 28.Through Heads Up, we hope to educate students about safe crosswalk and commuting practices in a fun, engaging way. While most of the Heads Up campaign will be geared toward kindergarten to fifth grade students, there are also messages focused on middle and high school students. Some of the Heads Up program components at BVSD schools include art activities leading to a traveling installation focused on keeping our heads up when crossing; a fun assembly about safe commuting behavior; giveaways like reflective gear; appearances by the loveable 9-foot Heads Up mascot, C.W., who will teach the younger students by example; artistic applications of the Heads Up logo at school crosswalks; and much more. We're hoping to extend the education efforts to parents as well, as their children bring home projects, hand-outs and other helpful materials.
Heads Up is funded by the City of Boulder and a Safe Routes to School grant. Citywide, Heads Up is a campaigned geared to reducing walker-auto, and cyclist-car collisions, including an emphasis on three ordinances implemented earlier this year for drivers, cyclists and walkers. At the school level, Heads Up is about teaching kids from a young age how to navigate our streets and crosswalks safely. Crosswalks are, as you might expect, a common spot for vehicle, bicycle and walker interaction, and sometimes, conflict. They can be complicated, especially from a younger student's perspective, when you consider just how many individuals in Boulder use them. It's not enough to simply look left and right before crossing; individuals have to consider turning traffic, crosswalk signal signs, and more before navigating their way through these zones.
Heads Up is just one part of BVSD's larger goal: encouraging families to make transportation choices that are safe, healthy and environmentally sustainable. We're happy to partner with the city on this comprehensive educational campaign, and we're pleased to have received Safe Routes to School funding to help make this possible. With Heads Up and BVSD's other transportation-focused programs, we're striving to make Boulder a fun, safe and healthy place to commute on foot or by bike for all of us. Thanks for doing your part to help make this possible.
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There's no prize for guessing the most popular items on Walmart.com last year: water bottles, paper towels and toilet paper always claim the top spots.
But when you dig into the data to find each state's favorite item, things just get weird. Walmart revealed which item each state is obsessed with, and it's raising a lot of questions about our neighbors.
See which item your state can't get enough of:
Alabama - Crayons
School supplies was a running theme on the list, and snagged the top spot in three states.
Alaska - RV and Marine Antifreeze
So Alaskans love the great outdoors - go figure.
Arizona - L.O.L. Surprise! Dolls
We think Arizonans left their Christmas shopping a little late this year.
Arkansas - Chocolate
Chocolate is a big seller around Valentine's Day, but in Arkansas the sweet tooth rules year-round.
California - Protein Powder
A must-have if you're going to hit Muscle Beach.
Colorado - Peanut M&Ms
The country is obsessed with these sweet treats, but Colorado's hooked on the peanut variety.
Connecticut - Ghost in the Shell on DVD
Well, this movie had to be a hit somewhere.
Delaware - Spiced Jelly Candy
One word: blech!
Florida - Sparkling Cider
You'd think Floridians would pick orange juice.
Georgia - Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Smart Stages Chair
Seems everyone in the state is obsessed with this handy toddler seat.
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Doing pretty good here Mike! My Dr tried to get me to have one about a year ago but I put her off, just hate the damm prospect of having it done and then them finding something wrong! guess it would be good to find it early but guess it's just the thought of it!!! Sure will
Hey Mike, How are you doing? We just got back yesterday from Myrtle Beach, the ride was NOT that bad, at least not nears as to what I was afraid of! Now next year she's wanting to come to Florida!
Hey MikeC been a while how u been?
Yes it's the right way!! Sorry to hear man! are you going to have to have surgery? Wife is doing pretty good. She got her brace off a couple weeks ago but still pretty sore. Take her back to Indy tom to see the heart Dr and hopefully the fluid will NOT have returned!!! keep in touch!
Hey Mike are you doing?
hey... I am in lutz... How do you feel about our chance of a cure?
Mike, I was just visiting the florida link and saw a note from someone in Town n Country! I was shocked! I never see many disabled people in town, I guess that is because I'm not in town very much. My husband & I live off of Hillsborough in Bayport Villages. We moved here from Ca. 8 years ago! (What a mistake!) Anyway, drop me a note and maybe we can commiserate together. I could use someone to talk to. This pain is killing me. Thanks, Holly
mainly just keep up with friends. there are some from cc there, but I've found only some of them will confirm you as friends!! I've not been reading very much anymore, pretty much accepted what I got it what I got I guess. I've been off that patch for a yr now and am only on 150 mg's of Lyrica my feet still hurt like hell but when u can't afford the meds and you loose your health insurance................. the compaony I worked for filed bankrupcty ...............yeah Visteon, owned by Ford. put the screww's to all their retiree's!!!!!!!!!! Corperations are Viscous!! sur hope they hand BP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! if u do go on face book lool up Doug Earl
Hey Mike, How are you doing? I don't get here much anymore, been going on facebook. Sure hope that oil doesn't get to you all!!!!!! it's so beautiful there!!!
hi, I am in lutz
Hey Mike, long time. How goes?
Hey Mike, How are you doing?? bet you got alot warmer weather than we've had this yr here, not had a day in the 90's yet!!! I tried to find that old T12 thread a few days ago to post for dixiemom who's daughter had a T12 burst and I couldn't find it. I thought it might help her a bit. Hope you are all OK!!!
HEy Mike! Happy New Year! Hope 09 things get to moving!
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Left Behind America
Season 2018 Episode 16 | 54m 48s
Dayton, Ohio was once a hub for innovation and industry, before businesses shut down or moved away. Then came the Great Recession. In its aftermath, part-time, low-wage work rather than full-time work with benefits has often become the new normal in cities like Dayton. FRONTLINE and ProPublica go inside one American city's struggle to recover.
Aired: 09/11/18Video has closed captioning.
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PEABODY, Mass. - A Massachusetts woman says an airport security officer in Las Vegas confiscated her frosted cupcake because he thought the icing on it could be a security risk.
Peabody resident Rebecca Hains says the Transportation Security Administration agent took her cupcake, telling her its frosting was "gel-like" enough to violate TSA policies.
The TSA has restrictions on taking liquids and gels onto flights to prevent them from being used as explosives.
Hains says she had passed through security at Boston's Logan International Airport with two cupcakes packaged in jars. But she says she was stopped Wednesday on her return from Las Vegas with one of them.
TSA spokesman Nico Melendez said Friday the agency is reviewing the situation. He says passengers are allowed to take cakes and cupcakes through checkpoints.


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Of all the tributes that Beverly's Pete Frates has received throughout the past several years after being diagnosed with ALS in 2012 from the Red Sox giving him a lifetime contract to New England Patriots owner Bob Kraft singing happy birthday to him, the St. John's Prep announcement on Aug. 30 really meant a lot, according to his dad, John.
During that press conference, St. John's Prep Headmaster Dr. Edward P. Hardiman proclaimed they were renaming the baseball diamond to the "Pete Frates '03 Diamond," and are also retiring his No. 3 that he so proudly wore with distinction. Hardiman also mentioned that Pete was chosen the 2018 Distinguished Alumnus Award recipient.
Pete's first love was baseball, and his dad still remembers the left-handed hitting slugger belting home runs into the trees beyond the right-field fence on the Prep's old diamond.
After the press conference, Andrew Frates, Pete's younger brother, was not surprised by the school's overwhelming gesture of appreciation.
"We're certainly a St. John's Prep family. It's in our hearts ever since my dad went here," Andrew said. "Pete, at first, had a difficult time deciding between Beverly High School and the Prep, but for me I had no such decision to make, because as soon as Pete stepped foot onto the campus I knew I wanted to come here.
"This is so incredibly special what the Prep is doing for Pete, and it's definitely a lasting legacy to him," added Andrew. "I don't want to compare this to what Endicott [College], Boston College and the Red Sox have done, because they were all awesome. We're so thankful for all of them, and are truly in debt to all of them. We love them all, and consider them a part of our family."
When it was his time to attend the Spring Street campus, Andrew wanted to wear Pete's No. 3, but he had to acquiesce to an upperclassman, and settled for two, instead. "But wearing a different number gave me a chance to make my own identity here at the Prep, and not just be Pete's brother. I was Andrew Frates at St. John's Prep," he said.
The brothers are separated by three years. When Pete was a senior, he'd drive his freshman brother to school, encouraging him to lift weights, run extra sprints and stay late after practice to work on fundamentals.
"He'd get me up early, so he wouldn't be late for captains' practices, but I took his advice to heart. He's been my role model since the day I was born. He's my hero, and since his diagnosis it has only enhanced my feelings toward him," Andrew said.
Pete was a typical older brother, sometimes teasing his younger brother, but don't let anybody else bother Andrew, because Pete was right there to protect him.
Pete's dad also thought the Prep's tribute was spectacular. "This is a permanent lasting legacy to Pete," said John.
"This is the place that formulated his drive and determination, all the way up to his current courageous battle fighting ALS," he added.
His mom Nancy echoed similar sentiments. "At the core, this is who he is. He became the person he is, right here at the Prep. He went from a boy to a man here," she said.
"This is such an amazing place. When I was here, they were struggling financially, but now to see all of this success they have had not only athletically that I have witnessed, but also academically and morally and intellectually, it makes you proud. This is such a great honor for Pete, when taking everything into account that has happened here at the Prep recently and it's all been good," John added.
"We have taken the boys out to many college campuses, and we found out many of them don't even compare to the Prep, and that's the best part about this honor."


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As a new Canon C300 user, you may be confused with the C300 workflow. Here I'm looking at importing C300 footage into various non-linear editing systems (NLE). The C300 uses the same workflow as the Canon XF series of cameras (which includes the XF305, XF300, XF105 and XF100), because it records in the same format. Below, I outline how to import Canon C300 MXF into Avid Media Composer, Final Cut Pro 6/7/X, Adobe Premiere and iMovie. Keep reading for a brief how-to.
As far as I know, MXF is not a good editing format for NLE system including iMovie, Final Cut Express, Final Cut Pro, Avid Media Composer, Adobe Premiere Pro, etc. Then how to import Canon C300 videos to iMovie, FCP, Avid for editing without any issue? Well, if you make the recordings editable before taking to the program, the incompatible error won't happen any more. Here you can download and apply aPubsoft MXF Converter for Mac to achieve the goal effortlessly.
This Canon MXF Converter for Mac is the solid tool to help users to transcode MXF files to a format you want on Mac OS X. It offers the optimal preset profiles for Final Cut Pro 6/7 and FCP X, Avid Media Composer, Adobe Premiere Pro, iMovie, FCE and more. And there is no need to worry about the quality loss. Plus, it also provides you the editing functions like trimming, cropping, adding watermark, etc. If you are having the Canon C300 editing issues on Windows, please get aPubsoft MXF Converter.
Convert and import Canon C300 mxf footage into Avid, Premiere, iMovie, FCP on Mac
STEP 1: You need to download, install and run the smart Canon MXF Converter Mac and transfer your MXF recordings to the program for converting.
Tip: You can join several MXF clips together via checking the "Merge into one file" box.
STEP 2: Click on the "Format"bar and choose a best editable format.
a. For editing Canon C300 MXF in FCP, select Final Cut Pro > Apple ProRes 422 (*.mov) as the output format.
b. To import Canon C300 footage in Avid MC, choose Avid Media Composer->Avid DNxHD(*.mov).
c. Choose iMovie and Final Cut Express > Apple Intermediate Codec(AIC) (*.mov) as output format, so that you can transcode C300 MXF to AIC .mov for editing smoothly.
d. To solve Canon C300 .mxf and Adobe Premiere Pro incompatibility issues, please select Adobe Premiere/Sony Vegas > MPEG-2 (*.mpg) as the target format.
STEP 3: Adjust the video and audio parameters including the Bitrate of Video&Audio, Video Size, Sample Rate, Frame Rate, Audio Channels, etc., by clicking the Settings button for getting the best quality before starting conversion.
STEP 4: After the settings, click "Convert" button to start the Canon MXF to Avid, FCP, Adobe, iMovie conversion on Mac OS X.
Once the conversion finished, you can smoothly transfer the converted files to FCP/Avid/Premiere/iMovie.
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Our Renew / Cancel Index predicts the network's decision on renewal or cancellation for scripted broadcast primetime shows by the end of the 2012-13 season in May, 2013. (includes results from December 31, 2012- February 10, 2013):
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|Nikita (F)
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|The Carrie Diaries
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All season I've been writing that the only way 90210 gets renewed is for a nostalgic short final season. Now, I think its recent ratings slide has likely made that nostalgia too painful for the CW.
90210 relative ratings are much lower than other recent "nostalgia" final season shows. 90210 2013 ratings (not including last night) are currently at just 58% of the CW scripted show average. Compare that to Gossip Girl last spring (83%), and One Tree Hill the spring before (89%). Nostalgia's easier if you're not having to renew a complete ratings albatross, and gets even more painful if you have to cancel a show doing OK to get nostalgic. Nostalgia still could overwhelm ad revenue, but now I'm guessing it's not likely.
Did I jump the gun when I moved Beauty & The Beast to "likely renewed" last week after just 2 weeks of 0.7 ratings? The last episode's 0.6 rating suggests I may have. Stay tuned.
This is looking like an interesting spring for the cancellation bear and the CW. Once Cult premieres, the CW will likely cancel two of Beauty & The Beast, Cult, Hart of Dixie, and The Carrie Diaries (in addition to 90210) to make room for next season. Considering the level of crazy in some of those fan groups, the bear expects fireworks!
Better to Follow The Bear, Than Be Chased By Him. This season you can follow the Cancellation Bear on Twitter via @TheCancelBear. The Cancellation Bear will retweet all the Renew/Cancel Index post titles and links as well as engage in a little more back and forth banter than we do on our standard @TVbytheNumbers Twitter feed.
From now through the end of the broadcast season in May, the Renew/Cancel Index values will only be calculated using new episodes airing during 2013. However, until new episodes of a show air in 2013, I will keep the "old" Fall predictions in the table.
Want to know what the CW Renew/Cancel Index table looked like at the end of the Fall season? Click here.
- 😳 – certain to be cancelled by May, 2013
- 😥 :cry:- more likely to be cancelled than renewed by May, 2013
- 😐 😐 😐 – toss up between renewal or cancellation by May, 2013
- 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂 – more likely to be renewed than cancelled by May, 2013
- – certain to be renewed by May, 2012
The Renew/Cancel Index is the ratio of a scripted show's new episode adults 18-49 ratings relative to the new episode ratings of the other scripted shows on its own network. It's calculated by dividing a show's new episode Live+Same Day adults 18-49 average rating by the Live+Same Day new episode average of all the new scripted show episodes on the show's own network. The network's average ratings in the calculation are not time weighted (ex. hour long shows are not weighted twice what 30 minute shows are).
(F) -Fridays: Shows airing on Fridays were renewed with significantly lower than average Indexes.
How would the Renew / Cancel Index Have Done Predicting Last Season's Scripted Show Fates? Check out how the Renew / Cancel Index predicted renewals and cancellations from the 2010-11 broadcast television season.


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September 05, 2010
Illustration: Art cars & great book covers
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- David Pearson spent a large chunk of last year working on a fantastic series of covers for Cormac McCarthy's books.
- PSDTuts rounds up "50+ Kick-butt Book Cover Designs."
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- Jenny Holzer comes, very oddly enough, to a set of Keds. I remain much more drawn to her BMW art car. [Via Margot Nack]
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Michael C Hall Gossip
Michael Hall gossip, latest news, photos, and video.
Love After Divorce
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Duana wrote about how good it was to see them all civil at the Dexter table at the SAG Awards a couple of weeks ago - click here for a refresher. More than civil.That night, they were apparently holding hands and kissing the entire time. And now it appears they're ready to publicly confirm it - after cancer, divorce, and Julia Stiles, Jennifer Carpenter and Michael C Hall are back together. Full Story
The SAG Dexter Table – Jennifer Carpenter & Michael C. Hall
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Did you see her last night? She didn't get interviewed but most certainly was shot by the photographers in that gorgeous red that she's never looked better in. She really has never looked better. Which is why she was able to sit at the Dexter table last night, sitting beside Michael C. Full Story
Emmy ex-off: Jennifer Carpenter vs Julia Stiles
Did Michael C Hall actually go the Emmys? I've seen photos of him at an after-party but haven't been able to find pictures of him at the show. Or perhaps I was preoccupied with shots of his ex-wife and his ex-lover dressed in similarly toned gowns. Grey-nude silhouette, hair down and wavy, one more tricked out than the other but overall it's the same play, giving them even more in common than former lover and co-star. Full Story
She has a thing for co-stars
Well, at least this one isn't married. In that respect, it's almost exactly what Claire Danes went through, only without the pregnancy. Mary Louise Parker was expecting with Billy Crudup when he left her for Claire. That was a tumultuous, tortured relationship which almost killed Angela Chase for us forever. Full Story
Globes Dexter: Michael C Hall & Julia Stiles
And no Jennifer Carpenter. Well, that would have been awkward, non? Hall and Carpenter are done. Hall was nominated for Dexter, as was the show. Julia Stiles was nominated too. She was hilariously missing when they called her name. With so many eyes watching at the afterparties, they better be careful with the affection. Full Story
Divorce and Nomination
I guess that's how it rolls in Hollywood. Access Hollywood broke the exclusive last night – that Dexter stars Michael C Hall and Jennifer Carpenter are through. So they released a statement confirming it, claiming it's been over between them for some time now. Full Story
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Worst Globe Douche: Bill Paxton?
We discussed this last night during the live blog having watched it back on PVR a few times. Whether or not, after Michael C Hall was announced as Best Actor Drama, Bill Paxton said to his tablemates that: I lost to cancer. Have received many emails about it this morning. Some of you totally see him saying it. Full Story


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So many of the people I interact with in Cleveland and so many of the people that dominate civic discourse are unrepresentative of the city at large — myself included. I thought it would be an interesting exercise to look at what the average person in Cleveland is like, just from a data perspective. All this was taken from the Census. But here is a Brief summary:
The Average Clevelander is …
Black — 53 percent of Cleveland is black. Only 37 percent are white, so the average person is definitely not white.
A Renter — Only 43.5 percent of Cleveland's homes are owner occupied. Despite the cheap housing, renting is the norm. The average household size is 2.28, so most people share their home with at least one other person, but family sizes are not huge. The median gross rent is $661.
Has a High School Degree But Not a College Degree — About 77 percent of Clevelanders over 25 are high school graduates, but only just over 15 percent have college degrees.
Employed — About 59 percent of Clevelanders over 16 are part of the workforce.
Poor — The median household income in Cleveland is just $26,000. That's compared with about $49,000 for state households.
A Woman — 52 percent of Cleveland residents are female.
In short, the average resident in Cleveland is a black woman with a high school degree who works but is poor and rents her home and lives with at least one family member.
I just think this information is useful for people to keep in mind. Many people like me come at this interest in urban affairs from a relatively privileged vantage. That's okay, but the least we can do is be conscious of how our experiences might differ from the average Cleveland resident.
Just for comparison, the average D.C. resident is a black woman renter with a college degree who is not poor — the median household income is $69,000 — and pays about $1,300 for rent.
The average resident of Milwaukee is white renter who pays $784 a month, works but has relatively low earnings — $35,000 per household — and lives with at least one family member.


text: Wednesday, November 30, 2011 Super Committee Fails; APTA Advocacy Efforts Turn to Year-End Medicare Package to Address SGR, Therapy Cap With the failure of the Super Committee to produce a deficit reduction package, sequestration will trigger cuts across all federal departments, including Medicare and other health programs, in January 2013. While congressional authorizing language protects Medicaid from cuts, 2% in savings will come from reductions in provider payments under Medicare. APTA viewed a Super Committee package as a possible vehicle for resolution to the therapy caps. In the absence of a package, the association's efforts now turn to the more traditional method of extending the therapy cap exceptions process. APTA anticipates that the congressional health writing committees now will begin to craft a year-end Medicare package that will address both the expiring sustainable growth rate (SGR) and Medicare extenders provisions, including the therapy cap exceptions process. Given a large portfolio of unfinished congressional business, it is imperative for APTA members to advocate for an exceptions process extension prior to the December 31 deadline. APTA will soon call on its grassroots network to help lead the way in this effort. If you're not a member of PTeam, sign up today to receive action alerts on this and other federal legislative issues. PTeam members also receive a quarterly newsletter on legislative activity on Capitol Hill. In the coming months, APTA also will monitor efforts to prevent sequestration from being implemented in 2013. In the wake of the Super Committee announcement, calls for congressional action to prevent sequestration from occurring have been heard on Capitol Hill. APTA will continue to analyze these proposals and advocate for the profession as this process moves forward.


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The journey to a successful business starts with an idea or concept. It is then refined to suit the purpose of the concept. At this time, your concept is the seed you are about to plant. Metaphorically speaking, every business is a life – It can live or die. Your concept should focus mainly on what the end users want. This is because these end users are the life of your business, the ocean in which your fish swims. Just as seed planted needs extra care, so it is with every business. Your drive should be consumer-centric, not after what you gain in return. However, remember, "You can have everything in life you want, if you'll just help enough other people get what they want." – Zig Ziglar. It is interesting to note that nature has endowed everyone with all he needs to think and succeed in life. So how can you discover yours? The following questions would assist.
. What do you find most interesting to do?
. Does what you find interest in doing appeal to people?
. How well can you do it?
. What means do you use to let people know what you have?
. What do you do to keep people's interest?
Now let me explain what I mean by listing the points above.
What Do You Find Most Interesting to Do?
If you can find what interests you most, then you have proffered a solution to one of the barriers to your success in life. You will always love to do it. Of course, every endeavor comes with its own challenges. Fired with burning determination to succeed this time, you do not see challenges but success ahead. The inspiration to do it better and circumvent challenges will always flow. If you ask any successful individual who started from grass-to-grace level how he came about being successful, what he finds most interesting to do may likely be his answer. Now, you have to look inward and figure out what interests you to do. What is it? Oh yes, you know now! Now that you have found your area of interest, what is next?
Does What You Find Interest In Doing Appeal to People?
A tree, they say, cannot make a forest. Therefore, there should be many trees assembled in an area before forest can appear. No doubt, your brilliant ideas will end up with you if not supported by people. In the political world, majority vote is needed before a contestant is declared winner. In the same vein, you will need people before you can win or succeed. In addition, your being successful is a function of giving people what they want. The rule is to give to people what they want and in return, they will give you what you want in excessive measure. You should go into researching how what you are interested in doing appeals to people. You then provide the way to meet their demands. If people are hungry and you give them clothes instead of bread, they may not appreciate or even collect them. This is because your offer does not meet their immediate needs. Have you now figured out areas where your offer can fill people's needs? If yes, you are indeed moving closer to your success. You have now known people's taste. But do you know the next hurdle to cross over? The quality of the product or service you render readily comes to mind at this time. The skills to things well will tell if people will love what you offer or not.
How Well Can You Do It?
It is common that some people find interest in doing something in life but do not know how to do it well. This stage is very important. How? Because it is a determinant factor if people will support you or not. However, you may want to ask: Of what benefit it is to cook a dinner that the invitees would not eat simply because it was poorly prepared? It is your interest to make people happy with your meal but you cannot cook well. At this point, it is good to examine the areas of your weakness and seek improvement or strength. Improvement can be acquired by education – Formal or informal. Formal education will require you to take up your field of interest and immerse yourself in it until you graduate. Then you will be awarded a certificate detailing your performance. On the other hand informal education will require your learning handwork or a trade like carpentry, bricklaying etc. Improvement can be acquired through exposure too. Seminars and workshops are exposure window through which you get a glimpse to the world of experience. Some of these are free while some come at a cost. You should do your utmost to engage in constant practice of what you learn. This will refine and polish your skills. Whichever way, you can be confident that experience is the best teacher and you should do your utmost best to get it. Have you now gotten enough experience? Then go ahead and put you skills to work and let the whole world know what you have to offer.
What Means Do You Use to Let People Know What You Have?
Now that you have achieved the breakthroughs above, how can you let people know what you have to offer? At this point, just rest assured that you have achieved greatly in your journey to success. The best way to go about this is to start with the known. Sure, the known will inform the unknown if they have good experiences. In a sense, your good quality product or service is doing advertising work you. To hasten your advertising, you may think of Radio and Television jingles, newspaper adverts and so on. For more global reach, you will need social media to connect your business. If people now connect to your business, how do you keep their goodwill?
What Do You Do to Keep People's Interest?
The concept behind business and customer loyalty is hinged upon making good promises and fulfilling them. If this area is managed well, it boosts your reputation. Reputation Management Expert, Anthony Johndrow, put it this way: "Building a strong reputation takes time. To earn trust and respect you need to consistently show that you will live up to your promises. To build a strong reputation companies need to deliver on these expectations through everyday work. But this is proving to be more and more difficult." This is a very crucial aspect of your business. It is dependent on your relationship with your customers. Be honest in all you do. Let integrity be your guide and you will earn trust. One of the pillars of every successful business is trust. It is earned overtime. If you are in business for product or service, clearly state your brand, product information, warranty, quality assurance, shipping and return policy, means of payment, and so on as each case may apply. Good customer relationship is key, as every customer is KING. Timely response to inquiries and quick resolution of dispute will save your reputation. Do your utmost to have a list of all your customers, listen to their inputs and update them regularly of every development.
Your business will keep living successfully if you give it a meaningful life.


text: The game industry keeps changing, and the games we play along with it. Each year turns out to be more tumultuous than the one before, with no end in sight. Some gamemakers are able to navigate these waters better than others. But even if they are generally able to make the transition from old models to new ones, there are still going to be bumps in the road — many of which affect players. This year, the things that disappointed the Wired staff weren't just bad games — they included inelegant aspects of good games that dragged down the experience, questionable choices by game publishers that caused excellent games to get overlooked or damaged, and shaky launches of new gaming hardware that are either opening-night jitters or a sign the whole production's going to go under. Here are Wired's picks of the biggest gaming disappointments of 2012. Above: Steel Battalion Heavy Armor's Very Existence The return of the Steel Battalion series this year was a moment roughly analogous to the time Michael Jordan tried to play baseball. The original game used a massive controller with over 40 buttons, giving players the feeling of piloting a huge Japanese mecha. Unnecessary sequel Heavy Armor, by contrast, was reviled for its frustratingly inaccurate Kinect controls. It would occasionally give you the feeling of piloting a complex robot, but take it away just as quickly as the camera fell back into the depths of incompetence. Swing and a miss. — Andrew Groen Screenshot: Capcom Diablo III Lacks an Endgame With 12 years separating it from its predecessor, Diablo III came with extremely lofty expectations. While the general consensus was positive, the months that followed its launch have shown that its endgame content is lackluster. It still doesn't have player-versus-player combat. A month before the game came out, Blizzard said it was removing the feature and would patch it in later. Well, later's here, and without a way to stab and bash my fellow players, the reward for loot grinding was naught but more efficient loot grinding, not upping my ass-kicking ability. Diablo III might have been addicting in its early days, but there's a reason they call it "grinding" and I don't see myself back in Hell any time soon. — Bo Moore Screenshot: Activision Blizzard Kinect Star Wars When we looked at the Wii remote for the first time, we imagined a Star Wars game where it was the lightsaber. This didn't really happen, but it seemed like Microsoft was going to do what Nintendon't with Kinect Star Wars. Unfortunately, what we got was either broken, stupid or both (see above). — Chris Kohler Screenshot: Microsoft Mass Effect 3's Letdown of an Ending Has the gaming world ever seen such backlash and outrage as that which surrounded the ending of Mass Effect 3? After three lengthy role-playing games, players weren't sure what happened in the story's conclusion, felt the choices they'd made throughout the series had not had any impact, and had their hopes of a heroic, feel-good ending slashed. In response, BioWare released "Extended Cut," a downloadable epilogue with added scenes. But it was too little, too late. We spent hundreds of hours over the last five years making choices that shaped the galaxy. But Mass Effect 3's ending came down to a handful of options that were entirely unrelated to and uninfluenced by everything we'd done. — Bo Moore Illustration: Electronic Arts Wii U Faceplants the Online I like the Wii U. I do. NintendoLand is a fantastic pack-in game with 12 wholly unique and equally interesting ways to use the innovative GamePad. And even if third parties don't feel like being risky (do they ever?) they can just let you play their games on the pad's screen instead of the TV. That's half the battle. But man, Nintendo really whiffed the other half. How did the company that missed the CD-ROM revolution because it disliked load times make an OS that feels like watching YouTube on a 56K modem? Why the extensive mandatory updates? Why is Nintendo TVii delayed, and why won't Netflix work across both screens at once like Mario? Why do I have to re-download all my WiiWare instead of just copying it off an SD card? In 2013, Nintendo's job isn't just to release more Wii U games but to dramatically improve the user experience. — Chris Kohler Photo: Ariel Zambelich/Wired Square Enix's Insane Mobile Pricing Schemes The developer of Final Fantasy has made a big move into the mobile gaming market, with hardcore-oriented games like Final Fantasy Dimensions and Demon's Score. But its pricing schemes for these games are actively working to keep players from trying them. We don't think every iOS game needs to be a buck, but Dimensions costs nearly $40 — that's as much as a Nintendo 3DS game for a far less polished product. Not only is Demon's Score much more expensive, the initial download costs $7 up front, which many players decided was a "scam." The games are actually very good, but the pricing plans are exorbitant and even deceptive. — Chris Kohler Illustration courtesy Square Enix Zynga Pees in the Mobile Gaming Pool As the FarmVille maker attempts to shift its business from Facebook to mobile, it's seeming like everything Zynga touches in the mobile space turns to mud. And it's touching a lot of things. Things you might not want touched. It's not just the fact that it keeps cloning indie games like Tiny Tower and Fruit Ninja. Since it acquired the creator of Words With Friends, it's had the developer release bland games that aren't as popular, and the founding Bettner brothers bailed in October. Then Zynga ruined the iPhone's best original puzzle game, Drop 7, by acquiring its developer, slapping its bulldog logo on it, and leaving it to die. It has hundreds of negative reviews from customers, some of whom can't launch the game. It hasn't shipped an update all year. Mobile gaming would be better off without Zynga. — Ryan Rigney Photo: Fortune Live Media/Flickr/CC BY-ND 2.0 Konami's "Improved" HD Games That Were Actually Much Worse The "HD Collection" has become quite popular recently, as many publishers that had PlayStation 2 hits in their back catalog found they could make some quick money and satisfy their biggest fans by giving the games new high-def graphics and re-releasing them at budget prices for Xbox 360 and PS3. But Konami managed to find a way to screw this up twice. Fans found that the gameplay in Zone of the Enders had been considerably slowed down compared to the PS2 original, removing the speed and grace of the combat. Konami's fans were even more pissed about the way the Silent Hill remakes were treated: The graphics look worse than the SD originals and a buggy pre-release version of the games was used for the conversion, introducing mountains of glitches. Konami patched the PlayStation 3 version, then told fans it would be too expensive to patch the 360 game. But it kept their money. — Andrew Groen Screenshot: Konami Resident Evil Jumps the Shark Resident Evil: Revelations for the 3DS was decent, but Resident Evil 6 for consoles was a shambling mess. Its three separate storylines attempted to please both the horror buffs who wanted a tense, scary experience and the mainstream gamers who wanted a guns-blazing action shooter. But all it did was make the famously convoluted Resident Evil narrative even harder to follow. And while the player characters were made more agile, the ultra-dark environments and a camera that lingered too closely to the heroes' backs made the action haphazard and confusing. A forthcoming patch will reportedly fix the camera, but it can't put Resident Evil's reputation back together again. — Daniel Feit Screenshot: Capcom PlayStation Vita Has No Game Sony's launch of PlayStation Vita had a lot of question marks. Nintendo 3DS had failed to sell at the same price point, and mobile games were eating the market. At least Sony would bring triple-A console experiences to handheld, right? Not so much. The launch day collection of franchise spin-offs and ports lacked a real system seller. Clever indie games like Sound Shapes give players something to do with Vita, but the bigger stuff keeps flopping. Most recently, the vaunted Call of Duty exclusive turned out to be total junk — and it costs $50. With Vita sales flatlining in both the U.S. and Japan, it's difficult to foresee a situation where publishers dump more money and effort to create better games that won't sell. — Daniel Feit Photo: Ariel Zambelich/Wired


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Over the years, Sony has established a reputation for creating laptops with style, but they haven't exactly been known for great value. The $799 VAIO Y Series, Sony's first 13-inch ULV notebook, delivers a sleek and sturdy magnesium design for an aggressive price. It also offers a convenient dedicated button to help users troubleshoot and tune up their systems. While this ultraportable doesn't last as long on a charge as some competitors, the VAIO Y is a good value.
Measuring 1.3 inches thick and weighing 3.8 pounds, the black VAIO Y is made for travel. It's also made to last. Sony decked out the top and bottom of the chassis in magnesium, giving the notebook a nice rigidity; twisting the machine in our hands with the lid closed resulted in zero flex. The competing ASUS UL30A has a light silver brushed aluminum lid, but the deck is plastic. The HP Pavilion dm3 has aluminum on both the lid and deck, which gives it more of a consumer feel. Some may feel the VAIO Y looks too much the part of a business machine, but we like its fit and finish.
Other elegant details on the VAIO Y include a textured grid pattern on the deck, which has a nice feel. Like other Sony notebooks, this one sports circular hinges; the right side houses the power button, and the left has the power jack. Above the keyboard is a speaker strip and two buttons: VAIO and Assist. The VAIO button launches VAIO Media Gallery software, while the Assist button pulls up VAIO Care for quick access to support and troubleshooting options.
Keyboard and Touchpad
Sony was one of the first to introduce chiclet-style keyboards on notebooks, and the VAIO Y continues that heritage. The company says it engineered the layout so that the spacing between the keys would minimize errors while maximizing comfort. In our tests, we could touch type at a brisk base, even if the keys felt a tad mushy.
We're big fans of the large touchpad on the VAIO Y, which has a dotted pattern but a smooth surface. We prefer this touchpad to the dimpled one on the ASUS UL30A, and it beats the pants off of the friction-heavy HP Pavilion dm3. And unlike the UL30A, this notebook has two dedicated touchpad buttons; they offered good feedback but are too loud for our tastes.
Compared to other ULV notebooks we've tested recently, the VAIO Y keeps its cool. After playing a Hulu video for 15 minutes, we measured temperatures of 88 degrees Fahrenheit on the touchpad, 94 degrees between the G and H keys, and 98 degrees on the bottom side of the laptop. (Anything under 100 degrees is acceptable.) The HP Pavilion dm3, on the other hand, registered as high as 102 degrees on the underside.
Display and Audio
The VAIO Y boasts a gorgeous 13.3-inch LED-backlit display that offers vivid colors and excellent contrast levels. Plus, Sony included a special antireflective coating to cut down on glare. When we streamed an episode of 24 on Hulu at full screen, horizontal viewing angles were generous, and we noticed a high level of detail even in standard definition mode.
Dialog in that episode of 24 was loud and clear, but music was a less fulfilling experience. The speaker bar above the keyboard produced good volume when we streamed tunes from Pandora (enough to double as a mini stereo in a hotel room), but Red Hot Chili Peppers' "Under the Bridge" sounded tinny. Foo Fighters' "Learn to Fly" sounded a bit less harsh. We suggest keeping the volume one or two notches below the max.
Ports and Webcam
There are few surprises when it comes to the port selection on the VAIO Y. Like most ULV notebooks, this one lacks a DVD drive, so looks elsewhere if that's and important feature to you. The left side houses the power jack, VGA port, HDMI, one USB 2.0, a FireWire port, and headphone and microphone jacks. The Ethernet ports, two more USB 2.0 ports, and an ExpressCard/34 slot line the right side. Up front you'll find separate Memory Stick and SD Card slots.
The Motion Eye webcam on the VAIO Y captured high quality images during a Skype chat. The other caller could easily make out the funny faces we made. ArcSoft's bundled Magic-i Visual Effects 2 and WebCam Companion 3 software lets you tweak settings like brightness and contrast, as well as add fun special effects like frames and masks.


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Since dangling pots and pans over a campfire at arms length is generally inadvisable and supporting your griddle with large rocks is downright barbaric, you'll need something else to suspend your cookware over the open flames. This ingenious modular grill should do nicely.
The SlatGrill is built from anodized aluminium and stainless steel and assembles quickly — just slide the four sides into one another, lay the cross-slats, and boom — instant kickstand for your kettle. The cross-slats can be repositioned to accommodate pots, griddles, the odd kebab skewer, and can even be used to cook food directly. It's compatible with any fuel source — gas, wood, charcoal, or badly-written poetry — and its arched sides are designed to simultaneously block the wind without suffocating the fire. The SlatGrill is available now and retails for $US110 at SlatGrills.com. [UnCrate]


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At Exodus, we know what makes you tick when it comes to holidays. It's a desire shared by so many others. A yearning to visit new places and come home with a real sense of what they're all about. This means delving into local traditions, cultures, cuisine, lifestyles – anything that contributes to its unique identity. At the same time, we always remember that we are only guests. So we travel courteously and respectfully, in smaller groups to minimise our impact, to ensure that every Exodus holiday is a beneficial experience for everyone involved.
This is a philosophy we take with us around the world, helping you reach some incredible destinations on 500 itineraries across over 90 separate countries. We also strive to provide as much flexibility and choice as we possibly can, making it simple for you to experience a very different holiday.
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Source: New American
The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuit filed by the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) against the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regarding the licensing of domestic drones has finally produced documents detailing the use of drones in the United States.
According to a blog post written by EFF staff attorney Jennifer Lynch, the information obtained by the FAA includes "details about the specific drone models some entities are flying, where they fly, how frequently they fly, and how long they stay in the air."
Thousands of pages were delivered to the EFF in response to the FOIA request submitted in April 2011. Prior to the documents dumped on the EFF last week, the FOIA petition had already been answered in part by a list of all the entities (public and private) licensed by the federal government to operate drones in the skies over the United States.
In her report, Lynch states :
The 18 entities represented in the files include police departments from Seattle, Washington to North Little Rock, Arkansas; about 10 public colleges and universities; a few federal agencies, including the USDA and the Department of Energy — Idaho National Lab; and other entities like the City of Herrington, Kansas and the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources. For every entity, the files include the actual Certificate of Authorization (COA) application information submitted to the FAA (for each entity, that file is called "COA.xls"), and many other supporting records. The files go back several years and include COAs for every year that the entity has had drones. For some entities this is as early as 2004.
Although the EFF has not been able to scour all the information obtained in the files delivered by the FAA, links to the files are provided on their website so that citizens may peruse them on their own and uncover who is flying drones near them, as well as how many drones have been or will be deployed.
The New American has reviewed some of this information, and while it is disturbing, it is hardly thorough enough to allow a complete picture to be painted of the enormous potential for Fourth Amendment violations on the part of those who are now, or will soon be, at the joystick of these remote control spy planes.
Below is a brief sample of some of the information contained in the FAA disclosure regarding the use of drones by local law enforcement. As readers will discover for themselves, often the police department's description of their intended use for the drones does not match the scope of the permitted flight plans as indicated on maps included in the files.
For example, the Seattle Police Department was issued a license to fly drones within their jurisdiction, and it reported the following intent for their use of them:
The objective of our program is to create a higher standard of safety for members of our community by utilizing the Draganflyer [sic] X6 Unmanned Aerial Vehicle in support of numerous Law Enforcement related functions which could include but are not limited to:
1) Crash site related to interstate transport of hazardous materials
2) Crash site related to railroad transport of hazardous materials
3) Search & Rescue operations
4) Tactical support of Law Enforcement operations
Within those four objectives are several constitutionally suspect issues. For example, no precise guidelines are mentioned regarding the scope of the searches to be conducted by drone, and there is no indication of how the "tactical support of law enforcement operations" will be conducted so as not to violate the Fourth Amendment's prohibition on warrantless searches and seizures. That is to say, will officers of the Seattle Police Department be required to submit an affidavit "particularly describing the place to be searched and the persons or things to be seized" in advance of launching the drone?
Notably, the documents obtained by the EFF included mention of one request for better snooping capability on the part of a city government that was actually denied by the FAA.
As The New American reported last March, law enforcement in Ogden, Utah, was giddy about the imminent deployment of the Crime Blimp that it planned to use to link all of the town's private and public closed-circuit TV (CCTV) cameras into one massive and powerful crime-fighting, monitoring matrix. According to published reports, the Utah Department of Transportation and the Utah Transit Authority volunteered to allow their cameras to be linked with the new video center headquarters that was scheduled to be centered in the remodeled offices of the police department.
City officials announced plans to launch the blimp last April. The unique surveillance device is currently being developed by Weber State University's Utah Center for Aeronautical Innovation and Design. The guts of the machine were engineered to be completely integrated with both the existing surveillance cameras and the video-monitoring headquarters that will come online any day. The originally stated goal was for the complete coordination and integration of all the cameras, the center, and the blimp to be ready last summer.
Unfortunately for Ogden police, but fortunately for its citizens, the FAA rejected the city's plan for the blimp, citing safety concerns surrounding the operation of the blimp at night. The FAA in its rejection notice did not mention the fact that such surveillance was likely to result in daily deprivations of the constitutional rights of the 82,000 residents of Ogden.
Equally disturbing to constitutionalists should be the drone-deploying alliance formed between law enforcement and the public university located in Ogden, Weber State University. Such cooperation between police and professors may soon become commonplace given details of a drone pilot program being developed in Ohio.
One such institution, Eastern Gateway Community College, offers the following description of their intended use of drones:
The Eastern Gateway Community College (EGCC) intends to provide training in the operation of UAS including the use and integration of UAS payload systems as a safe and effective tool for law enforcement, emergency responders and other government agencies.
EGCC is one of 30 Ohio community colleges and universities selected as sites for terrorism training under the Ohio Homeland Security Training Alliance. The EGCC UAS training program will be included as a course offered to emergency service professionals.
The EGCC UAS program will provide emergency service professionals access to standardized training which will include simulated UAS operations, scenario based flight training and best practices and procedures. As Emergency service administrators become more familiar with UAS applications, they will have access to relevant and practical training, reducing the need of individual COA requests.
Is there any doubt that soon classes will begin appearing in college course catalogs that promise to train students to operate drones? Is the government set to not only provide grants to universities to fund the development of new and more powerful drones, but to teach students how to fly them once they are manufactured?
The EFF is teaming up with online FOIA facilitator MuckRock in an effort to encourage the "Internet community to help us push for more transparency around the use of drones for domestic surveillance." Citizens who would like to uncover documents pertaining to the use of drones in their area may obtain and submit an online public records request by visiting the MuckRock website.
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2nd Regiment, Indian Home Guard (Oklahoma) (Union)
Brief History[edit | edit source]
The 2nd Regiment, Indian Home Guard was organized in southern Kansas and the Cherokee Nation some time between late June and early July 1862 with Colonel John Ritchie as commander.[1] Wikipedia specifies that the regiment was organized on Big Creek and at Five-Mile Creek, Kansas, June 22 to July 18, 1862. The regiment had one company each of Delaware, Kickapoo, Quapaw, Seneca, and Shawnee, as well as two companies of Osage, and two of Cherokee.[2]
Companies in this Regiment with the Counties of Origin[edit | edit source]
Men often enlisted in a company recruited in the counties where they lived though not always. After many battles, companies might be combined because so many men were killed or wounded. However if you are unsure which company your ancestor was in, try the company recruited in his county first.
Other Sources[edit | edit source]
- Beginning United States Civil War Research gives steps for finding information about a Civil War soldier or sailor. It covers the major records that should be used. Additional records are described in 'Oklahoma in the Civil War' and 'United States Civil War, 1861 to 1865' (see below).
- National Park Service, The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System, is searchable by soldier's name and state. It contains basic facts about soldiers on both sides of the Civil War, a list of regiments, descriptions of significant battles, sources of the information, and suggestions for where to find additional information.
- Oklahoma in the Civil War describes many Confederate and Union sources, specifically for Oklahoma, and how to find them.. These include compiled service records, pension records, rosters, cemetery records, Internet databases, published books, etc.
- American Indians in the Civil War gives information about Indian fighters in the war and records created about them.
- United States Civil War, 1861 to 1865 describes and explains United States and Confederate States records, rather than state records, and how to find them. These include veterans' censuses, compiled service records, pension records, rosters, cemetery records, Internet databases, published books, etc.
- For help with American Indian genealogical research, see the Wiki article, American Indian Genealogy.
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Oklahoma Historical Society, Indian Home Guard, article in the Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture (accessed 5 August 2011)
- ↑ Wikipedia contributors, Indian Home Guard (American Civil War) article (accessed 5 August 20110


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Enaut Zubikarai, the goalkeeper for Real Sociedad, had a very terrible Tuesday evening. Playing in the Copa del Rey's round of 16, Zubikarai allowed Mallorca to score six goals in the first 60 minutes, and Real Sociedad lost, 6-1. This particular moment of utter failure was Mallorca's fourth goal in a six-minute stretch. Think some nice thoughts for this poor man's hangover today.
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When a household name brand suddenly changes it's name (Opal Fruits = Starburst), formula or packaging it can be a bit of a oooh moment.
Pantene, household haircare brand recently had a make over in terms of packaging and formula (have you seen the Liv Tyler adverts?). Over 5 years of research and 18 PHD scientists were involved in researching and developing the new line up, which looks like this:
The products have been split into groups by hair type (Normal-Thick Hair, Fine Hair and Coloured Hair) and is usefully colour co-ordinated so you can find what you want! The ranges are pretty huge, encompassing shampoo and conditioners, as well as styling products…
I went to an event with a presentation of the range and it was interesting watching videos of the 'torture tests' (really!), where hair is taken and put through a number or machines (ie. a machine that brushes it over and over) to see how effective Pantene is compared to other similar shampoos, and the answer was, very (I don't have the video, but it was a interesting watch!).
I guess I didn't realise the amount of work that time that goes into formulating and developing Pantene hair products…
Interestingly with the new Pantene range, the products are not only split into hair texture and whether it's dyed or not, it is also split into different needs (ie. the range made for coloured hair comes in volume and smooth formulas) because obviously, coloured hair can be thick or thin.
They also have a protect and shine spray which I have been using with hair straighteners and works well, and my all time favourite, the colour seal concentrate.
The range most suitable for me (Normal-Thick) has a repair and protect, smooth and sleek, and total fullness shampoo and conditioner (smooth and sleek for me!).
When it comes to Pantene, I am the most fond of their conditioners – because of my tendency to get a sensitive itchy scalp I use a very basic shampoo instead, but I need full blast, de-knotting conditioners and Pantene fits the bill!*
I tried the 2 min Colour Damage Rescue Treatment Masque (which has a cool lift up lip which is handy in the shower, as you don't have to unscrew it) which is fab, and the 2min Deep Repair Masque which is a thinner texture than the masque, but still works very quickly to get through knots – my hair gets incredibly knotted up during washing. I do get through this stuff quickly though – my hair can take repairing conditioners a few times a week because of how frizzy it is so I need ready stock of this conditioner.
*I have used many organic conditioners and they do not work on my mop head.
So that's just an overview of the new Pantene range. Have you tried it, do you like it?


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Crewcuts - Girls
Parents that love the style of J.Crew will also love their line for children, Crewcuts. As a style that is similar to Justice and American Eagle Kids, Crewcuts is one of the more prestigious brands for children's clothing. You will be able to find an assortment of clothing from swimwear to loungewear for all different personalities. Their clothes are also quite affordable, helping to make the brand popular amongst parents that are interested in modern and preppy styles.
Saul Charles and Mitchell Cinader established the J. Crew brand in 1947 under the name Popular Merchandise Inc. They originally started by creating women's clothing and sold it at in-home demonstrations. The brand saw the majority of growth during the 1980's by creating styles that were similar to high-end brands such as Ralph Lauren but for a more affordable price. Over the years they moved from the Popular Merchandise Inc. title to J. Crew and by 1989 they had their first retail store. After J. Crew decided that it needed to cater to a wider audience, they acquired the brand Madewell and transformed it from a work-wear company to a modernized brand targeted towards young adults and teens. They further diversified by creating an exclusive line of kids clothing, Crewcuts.
If you're a fan of Justice or American Eagle Kids, two brands that cater exclusive to girls' clothing and boy's clothing, Crewcuts is a style that you would be interested in for your children. It gives you the ability to dress your children in upscale fashions that are great for picnics with the family or for the first day of school. The majority of their collection relies on casual clothing, though they have a few pieces that would be appropriate for formal outings. From one-piece jumpsuits to cardigans designed for the most fashionable kids, you can find a variety of basics and outfits for your children.
All of the products available from Crewcuts are constructed out of the same high quality merchandise that you would expect from J.Crew. This includes 100% cotton, real silk, and real wool. Their collections rely on the latest trends in the fashion industry, giving children the ability to wear comfortable clothes that look great. All of their pieces are designed with the everyday shopper in mind, so you won't have to worry about spending an excessive amount of money on revitalizing the wardrobe for your children.
Shop Crewcuts casual dresses, dress shirts, dresses, shorts, sweaters, t-shirts, tops, tops.


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JonBenét Patricia Ramsey (August 6, 1990 – December 25, 1996) was an American child beauty pageant contestant who was discovered murdered in her home in Boulder, Colorado in 1996. The six-year-old's body was found in the basement of the family home nearly eight hours after she was reported missing. She had been struck on the head and strangled. The case, which after several grand jury hearings remains unsolved, continues to generate public and media interest.
Colorado law enforcement agencies initially suspected JonBenét's parents and her brother. However, the family was partially exonerated in 2003 when DNA taken from the victim's clothes proved they were not involved. Her parents would not be completely cleared until July of 2008. In February 2009, the Boulder Police Department took the case back from the district attorney to reopen the investigation.
Media coverage of the case has often focused on JonBenét's participation in child beauty pageants, her parents' affluence and the unusual evidence in the case. Reports have also questioned the police's overall handling of the case. Several defamation suits have been filed against several media organizations by Ramsey family members and their friends over reporting of the murder.


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The century-old Indianapolis 500 is steeped in tradition, from the pre-race release of thousands of balloons to the winner's gulp of milk in Victory Lane.
But Chip Ganassi, one of racing's leading team owners, thinks Indy has one tradition too many.
The Indianapolis 500 should stop letting its races end under the yellow caution flag, as it did last year when Tony Kanaan won, Ganassi said Friday.
The 200,000-plus spectators who watch the race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway deserve to see the race finish at full speed under green-flag conditions, he said.
IndyCar should follow the lead of NASCAR, which a decade ago adopted a "green-white-checkered" format, essentially a two-lap overtime finish if the race reaches its scheduled end under caution, Ganassi said.
The Indy 500 "should have a green-white-checkered," Ganassi said during his meeting with reporters next to the strip of bricks at the start-finish line, a holdover from the track's old surface.
Ending a race under caution is "a complete letdown to the fans who are on-site," he said. "That's something that other series have adopted that we need to adopt. I don't give a damn about tradition on some things. On other things I do, but on that I don't."
Ganassi's IndyCar drivers are Kanaan, Scott Dixon, Charlie Kimball and Ryan Briscoe. Ganassi also owns a NASCAR Sprint Cup Series team with drivers Jamie McMurray and Kyle Larson.
Three of the last six Indy 500s have been won by Ganassi drivers: Dixon in 2008 and Dario Franchitti in 2010 and 2012. Franchitti retired after last season because of an injury and was replaced by Kanaan.
Ganassi isn't alone in supporting an overtime finish at the Indy 500. Social media erupted after last year's race with many fans expressing their frustration that the race ended under caution.
The 2013 race featured a record 68 lead changes and more were expected in the final laps. But with three laps left and Kanaan — then driving for another team — in the lead, Franchitti crashed and brought out the yellow flag.
That froze the field and, without enough time left to clean the track and restart the race under its scheduled 200 laps, Kanaan and the other cars crossed the finish line at slow speed under yellow.
Ganassi was asked how others in the sport view the matter. "It's half and half," he said. "You have a group of progressives and a group of traditionalists. It's at every level: Teams, owners, executives, officials, fans."
Kanaan himself said Friday he had mixed feelings about using overtime at Indy. "It doesn't matter to me," he said. "I don't make the rules. I try to follow them."
Kurt Busch's 'double'
NASCAR driver Kurt Busch, who plans to be the fourth driver to attempt racing in the Indy 500 and NASCAR's Coca-Cola 600 on the same day, was 15th fastest in final practice Friday.
Busch drove a backup car prepared by his Andretti Autosport team at Indianapolis after crashing hard into the Turn 2 wall in the previous practice.
"Just had to get back up on my horse," said Busch, who starts 12th Sunday. "I was a bit anxious to get back in the car and to see how I was going to feel.
"I didn't lose my confidence," he continued. "I just need to make sure I didn't over-adjust the car when I got back in traffic. I'd give [the practice] a 'B' overall."
Busch was asked what he would consider an acceptable finish in the Indy 500, and he replied: "Top half of the field is what I'm shooting for."
If Busch drives in both races, he would join Tony Stewart — who co-owns Busch's NASCAR team — along with John Andretti and Robby Gordon as drivers who did "the double."
Indy Lights race
In IndyCar's second-tier Indy Lights series, Gabby Chaves won Friday's Freedom 100 race at Indianapolis.
Rookie Matthew Brabham finished a close second and Zach Veach was third.


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For many who live in New York City the concept of a storm the magnitude of Hurricane Sandy is a strange concept and they went about their business as usual New Yorkers.
That's why when Mayor Bloomberg encouraged New Yorkers to stay indoors, avoid driving on roadways and evacuate certain areas of the city many didn't.
Even into the beginning stages of the hurricane stores remained open, cars continued to cut each other off and pedestrians fought the wind on their way to work.
At around 8:30 a.m. Tuesday morning, a line of cars formed up 2nd Avenue in Manhattan in an attempt to be the first to jump across the Queensboro Bridge. The bridge is closed, said a police officer stationed there, information that the majority on the line had already known.
As the brunt of the storm hit late Monday night people were still out on the streets, taking pictures of the trees and transformer boxes as they were exploding. The streets were quiet but not silent. Despite power outages certain buildings in lower Manhattan, which weren't even in use at the time, relied on backup generators to keep the lights on for no one inside.
What most should have done: stay indoors, evacuate if mandatory and try to grasp the concept that experts in the field of meteorology know better than they do.
It may be that most who live here are simply naïve to the fact that Mother Nature can pack such a punch. Or it could be that with the over-planning of Hurricane Irene last year and how relatively calm that storm was that most didn't give Sandy a second thought. Now it's clear that as the city reflects on fatalities and significant destruction that this was truly a storm for the ages.


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The Ransom Center has launched a new platform of freely available digitized images of collection materials on its website. The new site contains more than 8,000 items and will continue to grow as newly digitized images are added on a regular basis.
Presently the collection includes photographs by Lewis Carroll, manuscripts by Charlotte and Emily Brontë, Harry Houdini's scrapbooks, works by artist Frank Reaugh, and items from the Ransom Center's extensive circus collection, which includes materials related to showmen such as P. T. Barnum, Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey.
The digital collections platform provides access to the Ransom Center's collections for students, scholars and members of the public who are unable to visit the Center. It also provides a way for visitors to access fragile materials or collections that exist in challenging formats, such as personal effects and costumes. One example is a collection of glass plate negatives that documents theater performances in the late-nineteenth and early-twentieth centuries. The fragile collection was previously inaccessible, but the negative plates were digitized and converted to positive images for the digital collection.
Visitors to the Ransom Center's website can search within collections or across collections, often revealing related materials. Additional tools provide users with the ability to virtually flip through books, enlarge images and compare page images with accompanying transcripts, which are text-searchable.
Collections are being added on an ongoing basis, and planned digitization projects include the photographs of nineteenth-century photographer Julia Margaret Cameron and photographs and ephemera from the Fred Fehl dance collection.
This project was made possible with funding from the Booth Heritage Foundation.
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Digitized access to Frank Reaugh art collection allows viewers to peer beneath the frames
Artifact in Harry Houdini scrapbook collection highlights career of mind reader "The White Mahatma"
New digital collection highlights work of early special effects creator Norman Dawn
For his most famous child portrait, Charles Dodgson (a.k.a. Lewis Carroll) drew inspiration from an eighteenth-century painting
New inventory of manuscript collection reveals unprecedented level of detail for scholars of British history
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Basic Site Structure – Pre-Website Planning
Now you'll need to work out how to present the content in such a way as to drive user towards your end goals. Partially this will be done from the design stage and partially from creating a plan of your site.
This can be done using a storyboard; often called a site map but as we will use that term for two other aspects of website development I believe storyboard to be more appropriate.
An example of a storyboard would be like this one.
The boxes represent pages and the lines are links between those pages on your website. This example is very condensed although sometimes only a few pages are needed. Spending some time on this stage is recommended.
*Top Tip* – One page can have multiple purposes for several user groups and there should always be a way for that group to get there.
*Top Tip* – Remember that visitors could arrive at any page from a search engine so you have to be able to tell a story from wherever they start and have them reach the end.
There are several tools that allow you do plan this out in detail but usually all you need is a pen and paper, at least for a first draught. More complicated sites may benefit from the ability to edit and move planned pages as your view of user needs changes.
The most common way to plan a storyboard is to work from the top down. As your homepage is your shop window most users will see that page first. The homepage should cater to all of your user groups allowing them to find the channel of content most appropriate to them.
When you have defined the channels you must then plan out in which order to present the content to enable users to complete your goal.
*Top Tip* – Users rarely engage with a site for more than 3 clicks. Make sure your site structure allows them to get to a sales page within those 3 clicks.
We'll look more at web usability and user psychology later on to help refine the structure of your site.
When planning out the storyboard always ask for each page -
Who is this page for?
What do I need to tell my visitors here?
What do I want them to do here?
If this page doesn't convert them where do I need them to go next to get another chance?
Once you have pages for every group and have a way for them to reach the goal regardless of which page they start at you can begin to consider the design of your site.
In future posts we'll look at ways of using analytics and data capture to allow users to tell you their needs and help refine your site structure.
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Locked into a lawsuit with Oracle over the use of the programming language Java, Google has hired Java's creator James Gosling, it was reported today.
The news came from Gosling's own blog, which said, "Through some odd twists in the road over the past year, and a tardis encountered along the way, I find myself starting employment at Google today. . . . I don't know what I'll be working on. I expect it'll be a bit of everything, seasoned with a large dose of grumpy curmudgeon."
The news becomes doubly interesting when one realizes that Google is fighting a lawsuit by Oracle, which owns the patent on Java, for copyright infringement for using similar software called Dalvik in Android. Gosling, 55, was employed by Sun Microsystems when he created Java, but it was taken over by Oracle early in 2010. Gosling left the company, and since has made negative comments about it, including calling Oracle founder Larry Ellison, "Larry, Prince of Darkness."
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So will Google use Gosling's know-how to create a better Android platform, or use his help to find a way to fight Oracle's lawsuit? It seems as good a route to take as any -- and definitely would annoy Larry, Prince of Darkness.