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[ I just cut the article down to what I thought was the most important parts of it ... ]
Basically the University will be offering a new course to students whose purpose is to teach students how to write viruses. The course being introduced is called "Computer Viruses and Malware", and is gonna be offered as part of the undergraduate program in Computer Science.
Course:: will allow students to create viruses, worms, and Trojan horses ....
But for some reason some computer industry people seem to dislike this idea. One example Graham Cluley, senior technology consultant at Sophos who is comparing it to teaching kids how to break into cars.
But Dr. John Aycock the main defender of the course says that this will allow students to understand how viruses are created. Thus creating better security professionals who will be abel to create more better secure software and develop better counter-measures in the future to combat viruses.
here's a link to an article -- 1st is the original article
I personally think that this is a good idea what better way to prepare for future virus attacks then this..
You teach students how to create them run them in an environment similar to a mini-internet like the one that there going to set up ... for example if the University of Calgary and the UC Berkeley and USC join together... the Canadian University could create the viruses run them on this network an thus providing them with a wealth of info on how to stop future attacks .. That would be a great idea ...What do you guys think ??


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Manuel Pellegrini's City, winners in 2011 and runners-up to Wigan last year, beat Watford in the fourth round on Saturday, while Chelsea booked their passage with a 1-0 victory over Stoke on Sunday, Oscar's first-half free-kick proving decisive.
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho said: "No problem. If you want to be the best you have to play against the best, so it's good for us. Good experience, good game, big game.
"We are ready to go there and enjoy. We are going to go there with a good attitude. We have nothing to lose, they have everything to lose, they are the team that was made to win."
Ten-time winners - and current Premier League pacesetters - Arsenal were paired with Liverpool after their victories over Coventry and Bournemouth respectively.
There are four all-Premier League ties in total as Everton were drawn against Swansea - one of manager Roberto Martinez' former clubs - while Sunderland will host Southampton.
Holders Wigan play Cardiff while the two lowest-ranking teams, Sheffield United and Preston, could face each other in the quarter-finals if they prevail in replays against Fulham and Nottingham Forest.
Hull's victory over Southend earned them a trip to Brighton, while two Championship sides will meet at Hillsborough where Sheffield Wednesday host Charlton.
Full draw:
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THE CHAIRMAN of the Clarets Trust supporters group has called for supporters of both sides not to lose 'perspective' ahead of this weekend's East Lancashire derby.
Burnley and Blackburn meet for the first time this season on Sunday lunchtime at Turf Moor and a large policing operation has been in place to ensure the day passes off without trouble.
Rovers have sold out their allocation for the away end and their 3,400 fans will be bused into Burnley by around 60 coaches, the first of which will leave Ewood Park at 10am.
And the match looks like being a sell-out with only 200 or so tickets left for the home ends at Turf Moor.
Peter Pike, chairman of the Clarets Trust, said: "Our clashes with Rovers have generally been feisty, febrile affairs.
"Even the FA Youth Cup semi-final last season attracted a strong police presence in and around the ground and on local public transport.
"We all look forward to this renewed contest, knowing that it will pulse with sparky energy and hoarse emotions but please let us enjoy the locking of horns without losing all sense of perspective. Enjoy the game but remember it is a game."
Burnley fan and former Prime Minister's spokesman Alistair Campbell said he would be back in town for the game.
"I am going to the game and I'm hopeful Burnley can get the win, we have been playing well recently," he said.
"Hopefully there will be a good atmosphere for both sets of fans without it being violent."
Mr Campbell said he was hoping for 'bragging rights' over former Government colleague and Blackburn MP Jack Straw, who is a regular at Ewood Park.
Mr Straw said: "I will be at the game with my children. It's about 17 years since I last missed an East Lancashire derby.
"These are always passionate affairs but there is no reason for people to take it out on each other or the town."
As well as a ferocious local derby there will be gold on show, with Colne's Olympic champion cyclist Steven Burke carrying out the half-time draw.
With tickets flying off the shelves for the fixture the Clarets have also offered fans a special extra corporate deal.
They have teamed up with Cliviger restuarant Nino's to offer a deal for Sunday, which will include a pre-match meal at the restaurant, followed by an executive coach to Turf Moor to watch the game from the padded seating.
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - It may seem like the holidays are merging together with Thanksgiving falling late this year and Hanukkah happening earlier that it has in centuries. That leaves only 27 days between turkey on the table and Santa Claus coming down the chimney.
Christmas events begin in earnest this weekend, with the lighting of the tree at The Landing on Friday night and Jacksonville Light Parade on the St. Johns River on Saturday -- both followed by fireworks.
The 56-foot tree with more than 240 ornaments and 78,000 LED lights were turned on after a ceremony that includes music and celebrities.
"We've been coming to the Christmas Tree lighting since we moved here when I was about 5 years old, so there's a lot of memories connected to it," said Emily Sheldon.
Other families will line the river Saturday to watch boats decorated for the season parading Metropolitan Park to the Fuller Warren Bridge. The boats begin two loops of the watery parade route at 7 p.m., with fireworks after they are done.
Anastasia Kostecki, who is in town visiting her in-laws, is excited to take her young daughter light parade for the first time.
"We plan on coming Saturday night and seeing the boat parade, and we hope she'll last for the fireworks," said Kostecki.
For Gavin and Yuzeth Martin, this Christmas season is extra special because this time, they have their newborn son, Cruz.
"We just came out here to enjoy the festivities and listen to the music and the lighting of the tree, and he's been loving the music."
In Fernandina Beach, Winter Wonderland runs through Saturday with a full size ice-skating rink, a 15-foot snow globe and other activities. They light their tree at 6:15 p.m. Saturday.
Among ongoing events, St. Augustine began their Nights of Lights in the historic district last week, World Golf Village is hosting its Festival of Trees, where decorative trees and wreaths are being auctioned for charity and Adventure Landing as become Winterfest for the rest of the year.
The annual boat parade will kick off Saturday night on the St. Johns River. For these residents, this is the perfect way to get ready for the holidays. They're already looking forward to next year.
"Everybody out, enjoying the music, enjoying the tree...the lights, the festivities. It just lights a fire inside you foe that nice Christmas spirit."
Coming in December is First Coast Nutcracker, followed by the Community Nutcracker Ballet a week later, Santa photos and appearance all over town, concerts, religious services and much more.
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Scientists have been searching for the fountain of youth for ages. Not an actual fountain, or a cure for aging, but the REASON behind the declines and changing that come along with age. A few years ago, scientists found that exercise and a low calorie diet (VERY low calorie, not something that is maintained easily), can reduce the effects of aging and dramatically extend lifespan in rodents. The question is, though, HOW this happens.
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Optics In The Field
By Sam Fadala
Photos Nick and Judy Fadala
Sitting stance to steady the glass for a clean, sharp game-finding view. Elbows are on knees for extra support, with back settled firmly against tree.
"I would never pay that much for those things," my friend said as he eyed the Leupold Golden Ring 10×42 binoculars hanging around my neck. "I just wouldn't." I smiled. The glass had recently sucked up a whitetail buck bedded like a worm in a cocoon along a creek bottom. I came up with my usual argument: that I'd rather hunt with a decent scoped military rifle and super binoculars than the finest firearm in Christendom and a low-grade glass. My point was made and I clamped onto it like a Gila monster. My buddy nodded and said that maybe I was right, maybe. I knew I was right. Good binoculars are a pay-back investment. They earn their keep by sorting game from the niche, judging bucks, bulls, and boars, and of equal importance—promoting a superior experience in the field. What hunter doesn't enjoy bringing wildlife into his lap optically? From the top of a windmill stand I watched a story unfold in the cinema of my binoculars—a golden eagle subduing a full-grown mule deer doe—grim but a part of Mother Nature's scheme.
I hunt with binoculars. My glasses find wild animals. It's not that I'm blessed as a game-spotter. It's just that I was taught by my mentors to use magnification to locate wild animals, emphasis on "locate." And not only in open country. The glass has pulled many bedded and feeding animals out of black timber and thicket. The goal of this little walk in the woods is simplifying the process of choosing binoculars for finding wildlife and enhancing time spent in the outdoors. I am not an optical engineer. I know of no outdoor sports writer who is, although some like to spout great big words on the subject like a whale on the ocean. If I had to explain those terms I'd stammer and stutter like Porky Pig in the cartoons. But I know a good glass when I look through one. And I have looked through a good many over the years. Rather than going into the physics of light, which require Einsteinium formulas, let's consider the following practical factors: optical resolution, light transmission, color rendition, edge sharpness, field of view, focus, prism design, construction, tired eyes (collimation), magnification, ergonomics, and size/weight.
Optical Resolution
From the practical point of view, can be thought of as sharpness, that crisp, clear image that requires no scientific knowledge to understand because we can see the difference. Among the factors that provide high optical resolution, are size and quality of objective lenses—those farthest from the eyes as opposed to the ocular lenses close to the eye. Objective lenses are measured in millimeters. Therefore, a 10×42 unit has objective lenses 42mm wide. These front-mounted lenses capture the image to be focused onto the lenses inside the barrels of the binocular. We won't have the equipment to scientifically test high resolution, although reading lines per millimeter on a grid is easy enough. I prefer testing optical resolution by looking into shady areas with binoculars on a tripod to eliminate human error. A fair to middling binocular will put on a good show in the sun. But it takes a higher pedigree to define objects in the shade, such as a buck bedded under a tree. Binoculars with high resolution reveal a rusty tin can as a rusty tin can, not "an object." Reading distant signs and license plates is a good test. I have not given contrast a special place because I see it as part of resolution. The high resolution glass reveals contrast between a branch and an antler.
Light Transmission
This is partially controlled by prisms, number six on our list of criteria coming up. Brightness is a wonderful asset, but not at the sacrifice of high resolution and contrast. Obviously, the brighter the image coming to the eye, the better to see it, although the human pupil can assimilate only so much light. Here again, the larger objective lens is helpful, although it also contributes to number 10 on our list, size and weight. Top binoculars transmit light well partially due to a microscopically thin lens coating of what are known as rare earth molecules such as magnesium fluoride. Forget the science. Just look through the glass in lower light. The image is either bright or it is not. The Leupold binoculars referred to as an example in this little campfire chat have what is known as phase coated prisms along with lens surface coating. Leupold's Golden Ring glass also has the Index Matched Lens System ™. Each lens coating is matched specifically to the type of glass as well as lens placement in the binocular barrels.
Color Rendition
This is important in the game field because a glass that faithfully distinguishes between hues aids greatly in revealing the difference between a log on the ground and a bedded animal. Color rendition also improves texture variation. One afternoon on a Coues deer hunt my partner and I simultaneously picked up two oak logs lying in open shade about 500 yards out. Our binoculars seemed to possess a mind of their own as they returned time and again to the logs. Finally, one of the "logs" got up and walked away, a premium buck. Our glasses were not up to revealing the exact color or texture of the "logs." Had we better binoculars and we would have stalked that "log."
Edge Sharpness
This is also easy to detect by you and me, the ordinary hunter who does not hold a degree in the physical properties of light. "Sneak" a peek at the outer corners of the view in the glass while holding the glass still (do not pan). Is edge image sharp or fuzzy? Edge sharpness is nice because it brings the entire field of view into a "flat-screen" view, rather than just the centermost section. High quality binoculars show high optical resolution over the entire picture, not just the center, although the central portion remains most important.
Field Of View
The main value I see in a broad field view is ability to examine a larger plot of game habitat without moving the glass a lot. I have a handy high-quality B&L 7×26 glass I use from tree stand or ground blind and in the African bush. Field of view (FOV) is 363 feet at 1,000 yards. I have a 10×50 glass with an FOV of 6 degrees and 30 minutes—113 meters or 371 feet at 1,000 yards. As magnification increases, FOV normally decreases. But there are special wide-angle binoculars that alter that condition. Do not select binoculars on FOV alone. My Leupold 10×42 has an FOV of 386 feet at 1,000 yards. If I were trying to pick a buck up across a canyon and into the trees a thousand yards away, which is no great distance for good binoculars, my view would be wider than a football field and that is more than adequate.
There are three main types of focus—binoculars that through design do not require focusing at all, individual ocular focus and central focus with a wheel. Central focus with a wheel is most common and generally preferred, although I own a pair of Zeiss binoculars originally issued to the Chinese Army that are individual focus and I have no problem creating a sharp image with that glass. I set both lenses on zero because my eyes are the same. Zero is good for longer distances. For closer views with this glass, the ocular lenses are set on plus-one. The process is simple, fast, and easy to get used to. Regardless, the majority of better binoculars today have central focus capability. I like this because part of locating harder-to-see animals in the field is accomplished by "hardening" and "softening" the view—that is, altering focus "back and forth" and that's best done with a focus wheel.
Prism Design
There are basically two types: roof and porro. I have 12×50 Bushnell reverse porro prism binoculars. Rather than mounting the prism horizontally, so that the binocular becomes wider, these prisms are aligned vertically to retain the clean lines of this glass. The best prisms in either roof or porro match up favorably. Roof has the advantage of slimmer overall lines with friendlier ergonomics. That's the only advantage over porro prisms but it's a big one. Choosing a big game hunting binocular by virtue of prism design alone, however, counts for nothing. Show me a bright glass and I'm happy with either type. Prisms separate "field glasses" from real binoculars since the former have no prisms.
Higher end glasses are built to stand up to normal field use — and a bit more. I recall a hunt in Mexico where the local guides were given binoculars of what I call medium quality. Not knowing a lot about care of optics, these fellows, mostly vaqueros, were pretty rough on them. In one week's time, every glass was out of collimation, the next feature on our list related to internal construction. While it's never acceptable to abuse an optical instrument, sometimes binoculars do fall into unfriendly contact in the field. Except for a drop on a boulder, and sometimes even that, a good glass survives the blow. Our exemplary Leupold 10×42 is constructed with a "brown armor coating" that acts as a shock absorber and abrasion barrier. Waterproof, this particular glass is guaranteed for life. Barring suffering a direct attack from a Cape buffalo or ending up under the rump of an elephant, this and other top end binoculars will serve for lifetimes — plural. The lenses within the barrels are imprisoned not with little clips, but rather sturdy dividers for proper distance retention.
Tired Eyes
Long periods of intense game finding resulting in fatigue are caused by several factors, collimation failure being at the forefront of the problem. Collimation is the precise alignment of the two barrels. No imagination is required to guess what happens when one barrel is looking in one direction, the other in different direction. This "cross-eyed" effect forces eyes to overwork as they try to visually accommodate the problem. Collimation goes back to construction. Quality binoculars are constructed to align both barrels and keep them that way.
I often read that 10X is the maximum magnification for successful hand control, anything more powerful requiring a tripod. This is rubbish. Ability to hand-hold binoculars of high magnification is individual. My personal limit is 12X, provided I sit for a steady view or use my walking staff. I can also employ my 15X Swarovski binoculars to good advantage off of the stick or sitting with back firm against a backdrop. But I much prefer a tripod for best viewing over a long period of time with this much magnification. For open country, I like a powerful glass. But I have seen hunters do good work with 7X or 8X. And therefore cannot recommend any given power as the only correct magnification.
This is a pretty word for "hand fit." I have packed binoculars in the field that fit the hand like a bucket for a bonnet on a chicken. I admit I own two heavy and unwieldy glasses I have no intention of retiring. One is 10X, the other 15X. Both are fat in the hand. Neither causes me particular discomfort in the field, partly because I learned about the short strap a long time ago. Also, there are harnesses that pin big binos down. The exemplary Leupold 10×42, on the other hand, was designed from scratch with hand-fit in mind. And fit they do. A hunter might want to consider handling a glass he or she intends to live with a long time before punishing the billfold for big bucks. Ergonomics is not size and weight, next on the list. It is friendly fit in the hand.
Size And Weight
I give the nod to roof prism binoculars here. The roof prism design promotes compactness, and compactness in turn promises lighter weight. I've carried binoculars on a strap around my neck for so many years that there is a permanent indentation where the strap rides. Nonetheless, I have suffered no lasting ill effect from carrying a big glass. At the same time, I appreciate lighter binoculars in tough country. I also like the more compact lightweight glass when extensive travel is necessary. As a licensed PH in Africa, I need top rated binoculars to help locate that black wildebeest, zebra (king of camouflage), as well as other fauna that roam the bushveldt. I won't sentence my binos to the hold of the airplane, which means they're in my carry-ons, which precludes the great big glass. Fortunately, hunters can have their cake and it, too, because there are binoculars today that perform beyond their size and weight.
One of my writer friends, a well-known chap in the world of big game hunting, disagrees. But I have found the Coues deer of the Southwest and Northern Mexico the most challenging trophy of my hunting career. I suppose a bongo in a rain forest might be tougher or perhaps a Marco Polo sheep in the rarified air of their high mountain habitat. But hunting Mexico and Arizona I managed to collect 15 B&C-worthy bucks at the time they were taken. I worked hard for every one. I planned to go no more for trophy Coues, being satisfied to hunt no more for "heads."
But Patrick Holehan of Gone Hunting Outfitters in Tucson, Arizona invited me to Mexico and I couldn't refuse. Patrick is a wonder on Coues. He's a glass man of the highest caliber. He lifted buck after buck out of the rugged tangle of Sonoran mountains, putting on a show of game-finding I have never matched. It was, however, his assistant outfitter, John Mullens, who spotted the buck I eventually took on that trip — 114 4/8 B&C. I don't "do the book." But I do enjoy taking a trophy, and I know what got that buck for me. It was optics — high quality binoculars along with a great spotting scope turned the trick.
Good binoculars are selling better than ever. The serious hunter has reasoned that the expense is minimal compared against the overall cost of hunting. And that hunter is right!
1. Get steady – you'll find very little game with a shaky picture. Sit with back supported if possible, elbows on knees. Use a walking stick (staff) for "tripod stability." The stick represents one leg of a tripod, the hunter's legs forming numbers two and three.
2. Get comfortable, which may require wearing an extra outer garment in early morning and late afternoon. Shivering hunter finds little game.
3. For center focus glasses, work focus wheel to change picture texture.
4. Quadrant the glassing area—set it off into imaginary sub-spots for viewing.
5. Look for subtle more than obvious. Rather than a whole elk or deer standing out on a ridge, study for antler tip or rump patch, shiny eye in brush or grass. You will found more "partially showing" game than standing out game.
6. Spot and stalk—emphasis on spot—walk, look, look, walk. Let your binoculars do a lot of the walking for you to increase game-finding odds.
7. Know your game—spend viewing time glassing most likely spots chosen from experience.
8. Practice provides confidence—keep practicing. If at first you don't succeed, try again—and again.
9. Look especially hard early and late in the day for big game animals such as deer and elk that often bed during bright daylight hours.
10. How long to glass one area? Look long enough to be satisfied that you've done your best searching out a prime piece of ground. Then move on.
11. If a powerful glass is too strong for you to hold steady, invest in a lightweight tripod and use it.
12. Check differences in color and texture. Wild animals blend with surroundings. But they also vary in color and texture.
13. Look for movement. Sometimes movement, especially bedded game, is subtle and may show only as brush or grass in motion not an animal.
14. Watch for peripheral motion. Sometimes the movement of animals and birds indicates big game nearby.
15. Rock or log may become deer or elk. Never be embarrassed about mistaking these for game. It just proves that you were searching hard.
16. Recognize what binoculars do, which is much more than magnify. They isolate a chunk of territory for scrutiny, focus concentration on specific spots, optically separate game from habitat, show detail in line, form, and color, promote hunter interest, save superfluous hiking, and improve hunter attitude by increasing hunter success.
17. Glass heavy cover as well as open terrain. A glass increases hunter ability to look deeper into brush and trees.
18. Wear a hat that shades the eyes. This is most important when having to glass into the sun.
19. Shorten the binocular strap. Even the best binoculars often come with straps that put the glass down around the belt line. A shorter strap prevents bounce and also offers a steadying effect like the hasty sling method of rifle shooting. Or go with a strap that holds the glass firmly against the chest.
20. Consider binoculars prime hunting tools residing only behind the rifle, GPS, and other important implements. As the late John Doyle, inveterate Coues hunter, said, "Binoculars are the Eyes of the Hunter."
Quotation from famous 19th century Arctic explorer, Vilhjaimur Stefansson:
In hunting on the grassy plains of the Arctic, a good pair of glasses and knowledge of their use are about as important as the quality of your rifle and the pair of legs that carry you. I have found it as difficult to teach a new man the proper use of field glasses as to teach the use of the rifle. The green man stands erect with he heels together, lifts the glass jauntily to his eyes and spins slowly around on one heel, taking from half a minute to a minute a complete survey of the horizon. Then he announces that there is no game in sight. The experienced hunter will take pains to find the best place to sit down. If the landscape is well within the power of his glasses he will probably rest his elbows on his knees, but if the distance is great or if the wind is blowing, he will lie down flat with elbows on the ground, or will build up out of a set of stones or any material available a rest [so] the glasses cannot be shaken by the wind.


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At a time when Ireland's social and economic challenges are at a crossroads, Darren Ryan is an Irishman in a hurry.
Ryan, the Head of Engagement at Social Entrepreneurs Ireland (SEI) is in New York to meet with people who may be interested in helping Ireland emerge as a better nation, socially as well as economically, from the greatest recession in the country's history.
Social Entrepreneurs Ireland is an 8-year-old not-for-profit organisation based in Dublin that supports people with new and innovative solutions to societal problems in Ireland.
Ryan is looking for venture philanthropists to join like minded people and corporates in Ireland, such as the JPMorgan Chase Foundation, KPMG, The Ireland Funds and Diageo, who support the work of SEI.
Since 2005 SEI has supported 161 emerging social entrepreneurs by providing expert counsel and investing over $6 million in these exceptional individuals and their projects.
The social issues addressed range from mental health to the environment, unemployment and education. The 161 projects supported so far have directly assisted over 200,000 people in Ireland and created over 800 employment opportunities in the process. Given its track record of delivering great results, Social Entrepreneurs Ireland is now looking to scale up its capacity so it can do more in a shorter space of time but it needs additional support to achieve that goal.
Speaking to IrishCentral Ryan said: "While we have many major challenges to overcome, Ireland still has great potential. As an English speaking, high-tech, EU country with a well educated and innovative workforce, Irish people aren't sitting back and waiting for change to come about.
"They have the experience, education and spirit to recognise that a time of pressure and hardship is also an opportunity to fashion changes that are needed to make Ireland more efficient, inclusive and equitable."
Ryan added: "At a time when we need a speedy response to Ireland's social and economic challenges, social entrepreneurs can act as the first responders, developing innovative and effective approaches that can scale rapidly.
"Ireland cannot afford to ignore these social entrepreneurs and their ideas because, given the right support, they can and do provide solutions to some of the big challenges our country faces. The benefits on offer to Ireland Inc are both economic and social. Many initiatives have serious potential to relieve the state of significant annual cost to the exchequer and to stimulate local economies through the wages and expenditure they generate."
Among the social successes that Social Entrepreneurs Ireland has backed to date is Coder Dojo, an international, free, computer programming movement for young people that started in Cork in early 2011 and already has hundreds of clubs in tens of countries from Argentina, to Indonesia, Uganda and of course the United States where there are over 30 clubs.
Other than providing substantial seed capital, SEI focus on helping the social entrepreneurs to scale their organisations and therefore their social benefit to society.
Ryan concluded: "Social Entrepreneurs Ireland is here to help but we cannot do it alone. Ireland needs to invest more in social innovation. Within the business sector we have seen how effective such investment can be, encouraging a dynamic and successful entrepreneurial culture and start-up environment. It is now time we did the same for the not-for-profit sector.
"We need more people who are prepared to back early stage, high potential social entrepreneurs, not-for-profit start-ups and social enterprises."
"I am greatly encouraged by the response I have received on this our first visit to the U.S."


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On Friday I weighed my 5 week old out of curiosity as they had the scales out at baby group... now I wish I hadn't.
At birth he was 3.87kg (8lb8.5oz) and he lost a lot in the first 3 days, he went down to 3.47kg and I worried so much, however he gained it back by 17 days old and they said they didn't need to weigh him regularly any more.
At baby group a couple of people with similar aged babies commented on how small he looks so I worried and got him weighed, and he's only 4.1kg (9lb). So he's only gained 7.5oz in over 2 weeks. The HV said not to worry but bring him back in a week, however she asked me how I felt about giving 1 bottle of formula! I said I'd be against it unless she really felt it was 100% necessary and she didn't push it, but it's really made me feel rubbish. I thought I was doing so well for my little boy but apparently not.
She checked his latch and he's perfect apparently, and then she asked me about his feeding habits.. she say he sounds like a 'snacker' as he feeds regularly but often falls asleep at the breast, she thinks he might not be getting enough hind milk, has anyone had this issue?
He was on the 50th% percentile line, now he's dropped to the 25th.
He has 2-3 full dirty nappies a day, maybe another one that's just stained yellow. They're mustard yellow and liquidy. Plenty of wet ones too.
Does it sound like a problem? I can't stop worrying.


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I was successful at getting the Mayans to postpone the end of the world to 3012. Of course, just like the government, that means I kicked the problem down the road. We'll let our great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great grandchildren deal with it.
Meanwhile, enjoy some more pictures of wildlife that make the San Diego Zoo their home. I hope I'm not boring you with San Diego Zoo pictures. If I am, well, bear with me; it's my favorite place to go to get away from it all and relax for a couple of hours.
I'm not sure I would want to run around all my life with three-foot spikes sticking out of my head, but maybe next Halloween I'll try it.
Several decades ago I worked as a copywriter/editor/proofer for the University Press, the College of Science, and the Department of Chemistry at Texas A&M University. That's when I overcame my fear of the possessive S, as in Ross's Goose above.
There are a couple of general rules that you can follow which are good in 99% of the cases. First, if you pronounce the possessive S, then use the apostrophe S. Since I pronounce Ross's as Ross-es, I spell it with the apostrophe S. A couple of well-known exceptions are Jesus and Texas. Even though you pronounce the possessive S, you don't use the S after the apostrophe (Jesus', not Jesus's, and Texas', not Texas's).
Another exception is that you don't use the ending S if the following word begins with an S. For example, if that were Ross' Snow Goose, the S that would normally be after the apostrophe gets left off. Too many Ses (S's?) in a row would make you think of, what? A snake.
Mr. Ring-necked Duck looks like he has a little attitude. I promised him that none of my blog readers would make fun of him, so be sure to LIKE him.
These next two birds might not actually make their homes at the San Diego Zoo because they are free to come and go, visiting the wonderful San Diego area at will. However, if you could make your home at the San Diego Zoo, where you would get regular feedings and have people oooh and aaah over you, well, wouldn't you?………:)
I've always known the Great Egret by that name but recently I read a blog from a blogger in Florida who called it a Great White Heron, which is also one of its common names.
The Visayan Warty Pig is a juvenile, so it does not have a single wart yet.
Once you see an adult, you'll truly believe that there are faces that only a mother could love.
Here, let me show you one:
The hippopotamus is a young one, born on January 26, 2011, which happens to be my wise old grandmother's birthday. She would have been exactly 100 years old, so I have a special fondness for that little hippo.
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Pseudogout (say: "soo-doh-gowt") is a type of arthritis. It is sometimes called calcium pyrophosphate (say: "pie-row-foss-fate") dihydrate crystal deposition disease. This condition causes painful swelling in one or more of your joints. It can lead to joint damage if left untreated.
Pseudogout is similar to a condition called gout. However, gout typically affects the joint in the big toe. Pseudogout usually affects larger joints, such as your knees. Also, pseudogout is caused by the build up of calcium pyrophosphate dihydrate crystals in your joints, while gout is caused by a build up of uric acid.
Pseudogout causes pain, swelling, stiffness and warmth in large joints. It most commonly affects the knees, but it can also affect the elbows, ankles, wrists, shoulders or hands. Pseudogout attacks can be sudden, and the symptoms may last for days or weeks. Some people who have pseudogout don't have any symptoms between attacks. In other cases, pseudogout can cause constant pain and discomfort. This chronic (long-lasting) pseudogout may seem similar to osteoarthritisor rheumatoid arthritis.
Pseudogout develops when deposits of calcium pyrophosphate dihydrate crystals build up in the cartilage (tissue that protects your bones) of a joint. The cause of this build up is often unknown. The crystals are then released into the fluid in your joint. This causes joint pain and swelling.
The following factors increase a person's risk of pseudogout:
Your doctor may draw fluid from your joint to check for the crystals that cause pseudogout. X-rays can show any buildup of crystals or signs of joint damage. Your doctor will probably want to rule out other possible causes of your symptoms, such as gout or rheumatoid arthritis.
Your doctor may suggest using a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (called an NSAID), such as ibuprofen (two brand names: Advil, Motrin) or naproxen (one brand name: Aleve), to treat pain and swelling. For severe attacks, your doctor may prescribe a prescription-strength NSAID such as indomethacin. For people who can't take NSAIDs, a prescription medicine called colchicine may be used to reduce pain and swelling.
People who have kidney problems or a history of stomach ulcers and people who are taking blood thinners cannot take anti-inflammatory medicines. In these cases, the doctor may inject the affected joint with a shot of cortisone. Cortisone is a type of steroid that reduces pain and swelling.
Your doctor may drain fluid from your joint to relieve your symptoms. This method is called joint aspiration. It is often used along with cortisone shots.
Your doctor may recommend that you limit physical activity while you are having symptoms of a pseudogout attack.
If your joints become badly damaged by pseudogout, surgery may be necessary to repair or replace them.
Treatment can relieve the symptoms of pseudogout and slow or prevent damage to your joints. Unfortunately, no treatment can get rid of the crystal deposits that cause pseudogout. Taking low doses of colchicine may help to reduce your risk of future attacks. Your doctor can talk to you about the risks and benefits of taking this medicine.
If another condition, such as a thyroid problem, caused your pseudogout, treating that condition may help to make the symptoms of pseudogout less severe.


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Katz: City has money to pay for part of firefighters award
Full text of city's five-year plan with potential cuts
City outlines cuts needed to afford firefighters award
IOM Editorial: Is the city's 'final' budget in trouble?
Every year, city government spends slightly more than $4 billion. Where does all that money come from? More importantly, where does it go? Are we getting the most bang for our tax buck? "It's Our Money" is a joint project between Philadelphia Daily News and WHYY, funded by the William Penn Foundation, designed to answer these questions.
Sandra Shea (left) is the editorial page editor of the Philadelphia Daily News; she's been with the Daily News since 1990, and joined the editorial board in 1998, where she has specialized in city and state legislation and policy. A week-long editorial series on the Fairmount Park system she produced with another board member was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize.
Ben Waxman (center) reports and blogs for "It's Our Money." Before joining "It's Our Money", he was a regular contributor to the Philadelphia Daily News op-ed page and former contributor to the blog Young Philly Politics. He studied political science at Juniata College in Huntingdon, PA.
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Holzhauer said the event was originally formed to bring friends and families together to enjoy the event on the Memorial Day Weekend, which is an extended three-day weekend.
The fifth annual Gillett Heritage Day is a time to celebrate the old fashion way on Saturday with activities at Menard Park in Gillett.
"There are a variety of events and activities all day long," Jared Holzhauer, the mayor of Gillett and member of the Gillett Civic Group, said.
Holzhauer said the event was originally formed to bring friends and families together to enjoy the event on the Memorial Day Weekend, which is an extended three-day weekend.
"There is one new event this year and a scholarship fund with the catfish supper," Holzhauer said.
There is a spaghetti supper at 6 p.m. Friday at the Gillett High School cafeteria, with tickets at $7 each to benefit the Taylor Carter Memorial Scholarship Fund. A catfish supper from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday at the Gillett High School cafeteria will help raise money for the Jase Ringo Scholarship Fund.
The schedule of events for this year's Gillett Heritage Day is:
7:30 a.m. — Registration for the Champions for a Cause 5K Run /Walk. Walk at 8:30 a.m. and 5K run at 9 a.m. Proceeds to benefit Dana's House.
8-10:30 a.m. — Free pancake breakfast at First Baptist Church fellowship hall
10 a.m. — Horseshoe tournament
Noon — Memorial salute to veterans
12:30 a.m. — Heritage Day Pageant winners announced
1 p.m. — Baggo tournament
3 p.m. — Judging of the barbecue cook-off
4:30 p.m. — Tug-of-War competition
6 p.m. — Ringing of the Bell for Gillett High School alumni at stage for the singing of the Alma Mater.
5 to 7 p.m. — Catfish supper prepared by Gillett Fire Department at Menard Park.
Live entertainment includes:
1-2 p.m. — Rare Remedy
2-4 p.m. — Ben Coulter
4-8 p.m — The Prison Band
8-9 p.m. — Ben Coulter-Kasey Earl
9 p.m.-1 a.m. — The Stone Pony Band
There will be food vendors selling lunch at the park.
There is no gate charge to the events or to visit the booths, however there are entry fees to register for the special events.
For more information on the spaghetti supper, contact Sammie Bohnert at (870) 509-1035. For Heritage Day information contact Sally Keffer at (870) 830-6012 or Jennifer Menard at (870) 830-5410.


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Techne PrimeQ Opens Up New Flexibility for Real-Time PCR
Product News Nov 12, 2012
Designed with all the advantages of an open architecture and chemistry format, PrimeQ is the new real-time PCR system from Techne.
Supported by Quansoft software, PrimeQ gives users the freedom to choose their preferred chemistry, consumables and data analysis methods.
PrimeQ has been designed with a single white LED light source, a photomultiplier tube (PMT) detector providing accurate raw data for analysis, and a flexible scanning mechanism allowing both partial and full plate reads.
With five paired excitation and emission filters covering wavelengths 470–710nm and housed in an individual cartridge system, PrimeQ has the capability for multiplex applications.
Quansoft gives users the flexibility to manipulate raw data, select chemistries and choose consumables. This comprehensive analysis package is easy to use and experimental setups can be edited even after the run is complete.
Quansoft is free and can be loaded on multiple PCs without paying a license fee.
According to Rob Skehens, Bibby Scientific Marketing Director, 'Techne aims to enhance the user experience across its entire thermal cycler range. PrimeQ introduces Quansoft, a unique, intuitive software package. Its four user-friendly editor functions and clear color-coded graphics make the process of creating and analyzing real-time PCR experiments much simpler and faster.'
Using intercalating dyes or probes, PrimeQ provides a wide dynamic range and high sensitivity for absolute and relative quantification.
Other applications include dissociation analysis for genotyping experiments and product verification, as well as end point analysis for plus/minus scoring and allelic discrimination.
PrimeQ is covered by a two-year warranty.


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If your grandchild is diagnosed with a disability, it is important to learn as much as possible. Call MU Extension's ParentLink WarmLine for free information and help in finding resources. Disabilities can include:
Schools generally require proof that your grandchild is a resident in the school district. Residency requires that your grandchild does not live in a district for the sole purpose of attending a particular school (although this is difficult to enforce). You will also need to provide the school with your grandchild's immunization records, birth certificate and social security number. Contact your school district's administrative office for further information.
The first day of school can be difficult for students. You can help ease your grandchildren's anxiety by explaining to them what to expect at school. For example, tell them when school begins and ends and what type of behavior the teacher expects. You might also want to acknowledge that it is okay to feel sad and want to come home from school early. Be honest, but encouraging. Tell your grandchildren that they may feel uncomfortable at first, but it's a normal feeling and they will adjust.
Support your grandchildren in school by expressing a genuine interest in their daily activities. Ask to see class work and homework and ask specific questions such as:
Praise your grandchildren's effort rather than their accomplishments. Children thrive on praise, so be generous with praise for effort, even if their grades need improvement. This will help your grandchildren foster a love for learning. And remember to praise your grandchildren's efforts in a variety of areas, from basketball to geography.
Students need a quiet place to do homework. Create a space that is not near the television, video games or other distractions. Check in while your grandchildren are working and review their homework. Encourage them to take breaks between homework assignments. The amount and length of breaks will depend on your grandchildren's age and the intensity and amount of homework.
When your grandchildren get older, you may all feel overwhelmed with homework assignments. Don't be afraid to ask for help — a tutor can be a tremendous asset. School districts have tutor lists available upon request, or you can contact your local Boys and Girls Club.
You can also help with homework by sharing your own life stories that are associated with subjects your grandchildren are learning in school. And, be a role model for a lifelong love for learning. Make sure your grandchildren observe you reading or solving problems in everyday life. Plan visits to museums, special events or the library. Also read to your grandchildren! This special time together will foster a love for learning and build a stronger bond between you and your grandchildren.
Ask your grandchildren about their experiences with their teachers. If there is a problem, do not take sides with the teacher or child. Instead, tell your grandchild that you appreciate hearing about the experience and then speak with the teacher if appropriate. Never criticize the teacher or school in your grandchild's presence. Instead, show your grandchild how to solve problems while respecting others, including the teacher.
Your grandchild's teacher can be an incredible resource to you. Introduce yourself and get to know the teacher early in the school year. If you're comfortable, you can share some of your grandchild's experiences with the teacher (you do not have to share all of the details). Understanding students' circumstances helps teachers be more sensitive to their needs.
Whether or not you choose to share some details of your grandchild's life, the teacher can suggest how to help your grandchild adjust to school, do well in class and have an overall positive experience. The teacher can also recommend tutors, after-school programs and, if needed, testing and counseling services offered by the school.
Computers can be intimidating, but don't be afraid to learn how to use one. Many libraries, churches and stores offer free or low-cost classes on using the computer and Internet. Your grandchildren may also be a good source of information, and the opportunity to teach you will make them feel good about their skills. In no time, you will be able to write letters, send emails, browse the Internet, share pictures with family members and access and monitor your grandchild's school progress and online activities.
Computers are now widely available in public places. Check your local library, churches and senior centers. It's also possible to have a computer at home — they have become more affordable the past few years. You can purchase a computer system for under $500. Consider asking for advice from friends, neighbors, teachers and even your grandchild on what kind of computer is best for your needs. Or, stop by your local computer store for help.
The computer and the Internet can provide positive learning experiences, but you also need to be aware of risks of allowing your grandchildren to use the Internet without any supervision. Set firm rules for online use. For example, tell your grandchildren to never give personal information over the computer. This includes name, age, address or telephone number. Sometimes, this information is solicited in chat rooms and on other sites.
Keep the lines of communication open between yourself and your grandchildren. Let them know they can always talk to you (without being disciplined) if they are uncomfortable with something they have experienced on the Internet.
There are many types of disabilities, all of which can affect your grandchild's development and behavior in different ways. If your grandchild behaves much differently than other children his or her age or has an exceptionally difficult time in school, he or she may have a disability.
A school counselor can help determine if your grandchild has a learning disability or other special needs. Through testing, counselors can help identify various disabilities, including developmental delays, learning disabilities, attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder and autism. The public school system has special education programs to help meet the needs of students with disabilities.
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Elpida to outsource back-end DRAM processing
Walton will process all of Elpidas specialty DRAM, which accounts for about 33% of the Japanese firms revenues, while Powertech will process all of Elpidas commodity DRAM, which accounts for about 61% of its revenues, Sakamoto said.
Sakamoto signed a partnership deal with Walton chairman Yu-heng Chiao yesterday, while signing the deal with Powertech today. Elpida currently outsources about 60% of its back-end processing, market sources indicated.
Elpidas monthly output is expected to reach 50-60 million 256Mbit-equivalent DRAM chips by the end of 2005, and the increased orders to the two Taiwan-based firms should help boost Taiwans overall orders for backend DRAM services 40% this year, according to the market sources.
Sakamoto did not say whether back-end processing of Elpidas DDR2 products would also be outsourced to Walton, but Yu revealed that his company might purchase more DDR2 testing equipment later this year.
Sakamoto expects prices for DDR products to continue their downward trend until the first quarter of 2006 as demand shifts to DDR2 chips. He expects DDR2 to become the mainstream memory product in the third quarter of 2005.
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HARTSVILLE, S.C. – The Coker women's soccer team battled to a 0-0 draw against Carson-Newman in a SAC competition on Saturday (Oct. 19) night at the Coker Soccer Field.
Coker dominated the possession game in both halves, but the Carson-Newman defense held strong to force overtime action.
In Overtime, the Eagles fired off five shots and put four on frame, but junior goalkeeper Lizz Morris came up big for the Cobras and saved all four shots, totaling 10 on the night.
Offensively, seven different Cobras were able to put a shot on goal. Jalynn Fortt led the team with two shot on cage.
Coker will be back on the field this Saturday (Oct. 23) to host Newberry in a SAC competition. Game time is set for 4:30 p.m.
McDonals Player of the Game: Lizz Morris.


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Edward Norton Press Conference
Scott McKenzie goes down to London to hear what Edward Norton has to say...
The Illusionist
You can read my review of the UK region 2 DVD release of The Illusionist here.
The Painted Veil
You can read my review of the US region 1 DVD release of The Painted Veil here.
Press Conference
Following the screenings, I jumped in a taxi and headed for the Dorchester hotel, the venue for the press conference. When the taxi stopped at traffic lights, I saw something that would have made a pretty cool shot for the article. Unfortunately, before I could get my camera out and take a picture of a poster advertising The Illusionist next to a London bus, the lights changed and the chance was lost.
Lesson learned #1: keep your camera ready at all times.
I made my way past the Lamborghinis and Bentleys at the front of the Dorchester and found someone inside from Momentum pictures. She pointed me in the direction of the Crystal room, which was found down the end of the hotel lounge where many young well-to-dos were sipping high tea with Mater and Pater. You may notice that there aren't any photos of Edward Norton or John Curran in this article. I heard murmurings that only bona fide photographers could take pictures so I thought it best not to trifle with the famous Norton temper.
Film critic Quentin Falk chaired the press conference and asked most of the questions. I had questions prepared but he managed to ask all of them and I was left to frantically scribble down notes. As a result, the answers to the questions below aren't written out word for word but they do contain the essence of everything that was said.
Lesson learned #2: get yourself a Dictaphone.
Edward Norton
The Painted Veil
You've been involved with The Painted Veil for a long time. How did you develop this project?
Things do take a long time. We had to develop the script, sort out the financing and find slots for Naomi and me. The previous writer and producer were finding it difficult to find backing. When I came in we expanded the scope, focusing on the emotional aspect and the view of China. John (Curran, director) brought more to the film and anchored it in 1920s China, adding more about Chinese nationalism and the West messing around in other countries. The film really evolved as it was being shot.
Your character has more of an emotional reserve than other characters you have played. How did that sit with US audiences?
Well, US audiences love Merchant Ivory and Maugham is a great window into the people of the time. It has produced an emotional reaction in the US. Some of the feedback we've had from senior screenings was that they related to the theme of forgiveness. I received a letter from Maugham's grandchildren, which said that this film was their favourite production of the book.
Can you tell us about your experience of co-producing The Painted Veil with China?
I believed we had to go to China. For a production with a budget of just over $20million, you can stretch the money further in China. The difficulties were outweighed by the opportunity to film where no films have been made before. However, there were no difficulties with logistics because the Chinese have a phenomenal work ethic. The Chinese Film Bureau was given approval rights by Warner Brothers, which came to a head in unpleasant ways. John refused to let it compromise the film.
As well as starring in this film, you were also the producer. What can you tell us about your role as producer?
Sometimes it's terrific but sometimes it's a headache. Financing in particular is a pain in the ass, and fighting with Warner Brothers was a headache, especially when they sent the lawyers in to enforce Chinese censorship.
Diana Rigg is fantastic in the film. What can you tell us about her involvement?
John had the idea to cast her in the role, and it couldn't have been easier. Her character is so observant and we learn about Kitty (Naomi Watts' character) through Diana's performance.
Would this film have been made without yourself and Naomi Watts?
I suppose not. It was going nowhere until we picked it up.
The Illusionist
What attracted you to this project?
The screenwriters are friends of mine who wrote Rounders and produced Neil's (Neil Burger, director) first film. As it stood, I thought it didn't quite work and it could be more complex. I was struck by the characters in the screenplay but thought it would take some work.
The Illusionist was released around the same time as The Prestige. Do you think this had any effect on your film?
The Illusionist was made before The Prestige. I haven't seen it yet, though. I'm still catching up on Academy screeners. It didn't seem to interfere so it wasn't a big deal. The Illusionist did well in the US so I guess there was room for both films.
Can you tell us about the illusions your character performs?
We only wanted to perform illusions that were being done at the time. We tried to avoid using CG where we could but it wasn't possible with some tricks. We would have had to make the theatre too dark to film.
Your involvement in the production process is well-documented, in particular with American History X. Do you prefer to work with directors who back your judgement?
There wasn't a conflict during the making of American History X. It happened after production when the director and the studio intervened. I don't have that level of involvement on every film. Sometimes I'll say "Don't change a comma, when do we start?" I'm not unique in this regard though, I'd say there were more actors that do get involved than those that don't.
You've rarely played period roles, now you've done two in a row. Was this intentional?
Doing two period roles back to back was purely coincidental. I rarely take a step back and look at my decisions and how they fit into a bigger picture. It's dependent on the project. I hadn't been pulled in by a period role before in the same way. I tend to prioritise feelings of the times we're living in. Films mean a lot to me when they're engaged in the times they're filmed in and that's what I tend to gravitate towards.
John Curran
When Edward Norton was finished, it was time for John Curran, the director of The Painted Veil, to share his thoughts on the film. As soon as Edward left the room, so did most of the press (shame on you) and they missed out on some interesting comments from the director.
You've worked with Naomi Watts before. How long was she part of the production?
She got in at the end of 2004 and we were prepping for the shoot in the following April.
Were you responsible for bringing her on board?
No. The president of Warner Brothers handed the script to her.
Was this a daunting project to take on?
I was looking for experience. Filmmaking is an adventure and it's tough to practice because you need a lot of money. You earn your way up to big scale pictures. I'm a performance-based director; I have a lot of interest in the actors. If there's ever any doubt about a scene, I focus on the actors.
Were there pressures on you to toe the line?
I made the film I wanted to make. The Chinese Film Bureau was restrictive and vetted the script but the deal was done pre-production. We decided to take the production money, make the film and save the battle for another day. Edward and I are very tenacious and never give up. We accepted the PG-13 boundaries but the Chinese tried to restrict too much. There were political motivations behind their arguments, nothing to do with the characters or the period. We gave them the little ones they asked for but kept the big ones. You know your battles and cover yourself.
Did the studio make suggestions to change the film?
No. It was an independent film with a small budget and the money goes further in China. The actors loved the material and it was the combined vision that drove the project. Everyone has ideas and I always listen to them and take advice.
What has the been the response from audiences and critics?
Word of mouth is the hardest way to get a film going but we've got really strong word of mouth. We've had positive feedback and our audiences have said they love this type of film. There are not a lot of films of this type nowadays. They're either really small or really big and open on a thousand screens.
About The Painted Veil, US critic Roger Ebert said "great film, bad hair". What can you tell us about Naomi Watts' hairdo?
I had a blonde wig ready for her but she was tired after finishing King Kong and wanted a different look. I learned that sometimes it's not good to resist actors.
How did you find the experience of working with actors who were also your producers?
All actors have different processes but they allowed me to be the boss. The buck stopped with them but they were open to everything. I've had actors as producers on two films now and it's been perfect. Edward is very versatile and gets involved in everything, like helping us to get equipment.
Did you consider other actors for the character of Waddington?
In the book Waddington's character is a template so we weren't restricted by it but I wanted to respect the description of him in the book. We had the same casting people that worked on Infamous. I watched that film and thought Toby Jones was instantly likeable. I never looked beyond Toby.
But you had to curtail the story about Waddington.
Yes, I want to make The Painted Veil 2: Waddington. One of Maugham's themes is ex-pats gone native and there's a lot of potential in the character.
Were there any problems with accents? Was there a competition between the actors?
Naomi was born in England so she didn't have a problem with the accent. Edward is a mimic and can pick up any accent. Liev Schreiber has done Shakespeare so we had to find the right balance. It was difficult to find someone to fill the role of the third part of the triangle.
What's next for you?
I'm finishing the adaptation of the novel Killer Inside Me. After that I'm going to take a break.
So there you have it—the sum total of my first day as a proper film critic. Next time I'll get a Dictaphone so you can have the Q&A word for word and I won't wuss out when it comes to getting photos. However, the films themselves are worthy of your time and I recommend them to anyone, especially The Painted Veil, which I consider a modern classic.
Editorial by Scott McKenzie
Worst Nightmare Senior Member Join Date: July 2002 Location: Australia Posts: 6,716
Pretty good read Scott - Ta.
Just one thing - how come it took so long to make it to the site?
Just one thing - how come it took so long to make it to the site?
scottmck Contributor Join Date: April 2006 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 393
Worst Nightmare wrote: Pretty good read Scott - Ta.
Just one thing - how come it took so long to make it to the site?
Thanks. It was part of the agreement with the PR company - we had to wait until The Illusionist came out on DVD.
Just one thing - how come it took so long to make it to the site?
Thanks. It was part of the agreement with the PR company - we had to wait until The Illusionist came out on DVD.
Worst Nightmare Senior Member Join Date: July 2002 Location: Australia Posts: 6,716
Fair enough. It will be good to see more articles like this.
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- We know winter is right around the corner. So now is the perfect time to find some indoor activities to keep busy.Marisa Silvas introduces us to a unique sport gaining popularity.Pickleball. It is a strange name.It may sound funny, but the Pickleball craze, is gaining popularity in the Northwoods."It's a fun sport and easy to learn," Marilyn Duschl of the YMCA explains. Bob Mielke and Sandy Anderson of Rhinelander really enjoy the game."If you like playing any sport with a paddle, this is a good sport," Mielke says.Anderson adds, "I fell in love with it the first time I was here. I said, order me my paddle, I'm ready."Pickleball was invented in the 1960's as a backyard pastime, but it's become an organized sport.So where does it's unique name come from?"The inventor of pickleball, his dogs name was Pickles," Marilyn explains. "So Pickles the dog was chasing the ball a lot, and so they decided to call it pickleball."Pickleball is the fastest growing racket sport with people over the age of 55, and it's a great workout."To me it's a lot more fun than just working out on machines," says Dorothy Johnson of Rhinelander.The YMCA in Rhinelander started offering Pickleball a year ago, and interest continues to grow."It's a nice bunch of people here," Anderson says. "You can just come out and observe it and if it's something you think you'd like, you're more than welcome to jump in and play with us."
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Loveridge keys 2nd-half run to lead Utah to 66-54 victory against Wright State
SALT LAKE CITY – Jordan Loveridge scored 22 points and keyed a game-clinching run to power Utah past Wright State 66-54 on Saturday night.
Dallin Bachynski had 16 points and Jarred DuBois added 12 points and seven assists as the Utes (4-1) won all three games of its Thanksgiving Tournament.
Loveridge, a freshman forward, grabbed nine rebounds as the Utes outboarded Wright State 34-21.
Reggie Arceneaux scored 12 points for the Raiders (3-2), who lost two of their three games in Utah.
Utah led 46-42 before Loveridge sparked a 15-2 run with two 3-pointers, a pair of free throws and a baseline jumper. DuBois capped the spurt with a layup to make it 61-42 with 4:53 to play.


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A nurse who stole items from vulnerable patients at a Buxton care home has been spared jail.
Joseph Bannerman Thompson had been employed at The Portland Nursing Home as an agency nurse since August 2013, High Peak Magistrates' Court heard.
Concerns had been raised about his behaviour and missing items for several months so on December 29, a staff member placed a bottle of her own perfume, which had been specially marked, in one of the residents' rooms, prosecutor Jennifer Fitzgerald said.
The perfume went missing after Bannerman Thompson's shift so police were called.
In his car, a number of items that had been taken from the home were found, including toilet rolls and food that had been taken from the home's supplies, as well as items belonging to residents including a bar of soap, a box of dates, cartons of Ribena and a cushion.
Some of the items had been taken from patients suffering from dementia, with the daughter of one victim saying the theft made her "feel sick to the stomach", Mrs Fitzgerald said.
In interview, Bannerman Thompson said that something had come over him in the few days before December 29 and he had started putting the items in his car. He added that he had no need for the items and that he had no intention of selling them.
The 64-year-old of Bedford Street South, Liverpool, admitted six counts of theft.
Lisa Tinsley, defending, said: "In many ways this is an unusual case. Mr Bannerman Thompson is 64 years of age with no previous convictions or cautions. He has had a long career as a mental health nurse, has a Masters degree and is an intelligent man. He admitted responsibilty for the offence but was unable to give any explanation why the offences occurred.
"There is an unresolved bereavement issue. He doesn't like to talk about it but it is something that is always there.
"It's probably something which has been on his mind but at a more subconscious level."
Sentencing him to 16 weeks in prison, suspended for 24 months, chairman of the bench Robert Whatmough said: "This offence is at the highest end of breach of trust.
"That trust was to look after elderly and vulnerable people in their own homes. Many of these individuals suffer from dementia and this whole affair is very, very sad and left them terribly confused and distraught."
He was also given a four-month curfew from 7pm to 7am, a 12-month supervision order and must pay £85 costs and an £80 surcharge.


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MONTREAL — Alain Marchand is a handyman and entrepreneur who likes to rethink concepts.
Largely self-taught, he has done everything from assembling devices (barbecues and bicycles, for example) to designing and building houses.
His latest design, a space-saving clothes storage system called WallOut, was one of the hits of this spring's SIDIM, the annual Montreal design show. The system is an integrated way of maximizing storage space — particularly in the tiny condos that are increasingly popular in downtown high-rises.
If it's installed directly on a wall, it needs only eight inches of clearance; if it's built into a closet, the closet need only be 11 inches deep. And he says it can store 150 articles of clothing in four square feet of space.
"When you create things, you need space to experiment," says Marchand, explaining that his need to experiment drove his decision to design and build a house in Montreal. "We created the house to develop our products. Right from the start, I wanted to find a way to save as many square feet as possible."
A standard closet, says Marchand, is not spaceefficient. It is usually 24 inches deep (30 inches if you add the space needed for the walls), and contains one rod for clothing and one shelf above.
Marchand says he started looking at existing systems for saving storage space — "there was no point reinventing things" — and could find nothing that satisfied him.
So he created his own. He wanted it to have esthetic appeal, and be able to store clothing and accessories in a way that made them easy to see and easy to access, particularly for children and people with reduced mobility.
The basic unit of his system is a bar on which pivoting hangers are mounted. The hangers are not of standard design; instead, each hanger is meant to handle two pieces of clothing, a shirt and a pair of pants, for example. There are eight hangers per linear foot, which means you store 16 articles of clothing. The hangers pivot out from the wall when you need them, and swing back against the wall when you don't, which is what creates the space saving.
The hanger system costs $100 per linear foot. Depending on the height of the wall, two or even three levels of hangers can be installed.
The system is designed to store not just pants and shirts but anything you have in your closet, from jewelry and belts to skirts, sports coats, T-shirts and underwear.
For example, there are also bars with hooks that hang down when not in use and lift up when you need them; these are for things like scarves and ties. There are sliding units to hold belts. And slim boxes to hold socks and underwear.
"You don't need a dresser anymore," says Marchand, explaining that a basic hanger system can be installed behind a door, and a simple closet can be made with other devices created by attaching different elements of the system directly to a wall in a room.
"All you have to do is find the studs in the wall and screw the unit into the studs," he says. (He suggests hanging a curtain in front of the system if you want to hide it.)
Even walk-in closets benefit, says Marchand, explaining that if clothing can be stored more efficiently, you may be able to double a closet's capacity and even have enough room to build an island.
It took Marchand a while to work out the details of his system.
He had, for example, to determine how much space to leave between the hangers. And every time he would build a prototype, he'd show it to friends and someone would say, "Yes, but what about." So he kept adding components. But he is satisfied with the result and has begun selling it.
Marchand is manufacturing the system himself and selling it out of his showroom or online.You can also see a demonstration of the system on YouTube at www.youtube.com/watch?v=15Mx4dgeFDA.


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VATICAN CITY (AP) — Celebrities do it. Presidents do it. Now even the pope will do it.
The Vatican spokesman said Thursday that Pope Benedict XVI will start tweeting from a personal Twitter account, perhaps before the end of the year.
The 85-year-old Benedict sent his first tweet from a Vatican account last year when he launched the Vatican's news information portal. The new Twitter account will be his own, though it's doubtful Benedict himself will wrestle down his encyclicals, apostolic exhortations and other papal pronouncements into 140-character bites.
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