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Posted Dec 11, 2000
By Steve Jones
There are many queries and processes that a DBA may perform on an SQL
Server that run quickly and efficiently with small amounts of data,
but do not scale up when run on large sets of data. The power behind a
RDBMS and SQL Server come from the extremely efficient and rapid processing of
sets of data. Most other programming languages operate in a row-by-row or
procedural fashion working with one piece or line of data at a time. The
ability to write SQL code that operates on a batch of data allows the alteration of
a large amount of data with a small amount of code. It also allows
the very quick and headache creating destruction of data with even smaller amounts
of code, but that is another subject and another article.
I always preach about the writing of tight code that operates on sets of data
rather than a row by row approach. I avoid cursors and temp tables when
possible to ensure that ever operation is a batch-oriented statement rather than an
individual row operation. When I see another DBA send me a procedure with a
set rowcount xx in it, I am often returning this for a rewrite to work on a
batch of data. As I write this, however, I am getting ready to eat my words.
There are times where the use of SET ROWCOUNT can be a great time saver
and maximize the use of resources. As with most of my rules, there are always
exceptions and the use of the best tool for the job is something that should
always be kept in mind. Batches are something that all SQL programmers use to operate on a
set of data, and there are times when it may sometimes be necessary to
sub-divide your batches into sub-batches to more efficiently complete the process.
An example I will give may best illustrate the reason why batching a process is
sometimes better involves the following objects:
--Transaction table
Create table MyTrans
AccountID int,
TransID int identity (1, 1),
TranDt datetime,
Amt float,
Balance float
Update transaction
Set balance = sum( t.amount) from inserted I, transaction t
Where i.accountID = t.accountID
And i.accountID = transaction.accountid
And t.date <= i.date)
Update transaction
Set amount = t.amount
>From tempsteve t
Where t.id = transaction.id
This code would update each existing transaction with the new amount and fire the
trigger to reload the balance with the sum of the previous transaction. In
theory this looks like a relatively simple process that I could run from my
SQL window and leave early for a light run before dinner.
In actuality there is a problem with this code. Not a bug, since it will work and
perform the updates, the problem lies in the actual execution of this code on the
server. Performing a single update, for any transaction, whether the most recent or one
five years ago takes a split second on my SQL Server. Running the ten thousand
corrections on my decent sized SQL Server (a 4-way PP200, 2048MB RAM) was still
running nearly twelve hours later. Why the delay?
Normally I would not have allowed this query to run so long, but it was started on a
Friday evening and let run until I found it Saturday morning. That first cup of coffee
was not very enjoyable when I found this still running on my server. Let's examine
what has to occur for this code to complete:
Transaction 1 is altered with a new inserted table that the trigger evaluates
for the sum of prior transactions (0), and updates the ledger. Before
this occurs, however, all the remaining transactions in the statement must be
completed. The next transaction being evaluated is for the same account and
its amount is updated (in memory again) and its trigger fires, but
the balance update query requires the amount update from the previous update
be evaluated in order to get the accurate sum. Therefore the query
processor must search its current altered table in memory to get the sums along
with the rows of the physical disk. Carry this forward a few hundred
transaction and you find a recursive effect where each new update for an account
requires results from a pending update of the same account in this same batch.
I suspect my SQL Server had problems with the recursive requirements of this
query because of the trigger. With my morning coffee I reluctantly
canceled the query and set about examining the process and trying to devise a
better solution before my kids woke up and came down to help.
Initial testing of single row updates, showed each one completing in less than a
second. After a few of these queries completing and a second cup of coffee, I realized
the recursive problems in this update. At that point I added a tinyint column to the TempSteve
table for remaining rows, set the value to zero and ran the following code:
Declare @t int, @i int
Set @i = 5000
Set rowcount 1
While @I > 0
Select @t = transid from TempSteve
Update transaction
Set amount = t.amount
From tempsteve t
Where t.id = transaction.id
And t.transactionid= @t
Update tempsteve set status = 1
Where transid = @t
Select @I = @I - 1
This ran for the remaining 9000+ rows in a couple minutes. This was timed
perfectly as I heard the kids starting to move around upstairs. By batching this
very simple SQL statement and removing the requirement the trigger implement
recursion the server could perform the update with a minimal use of resources.
So where else does batching come in handy? Preventing locks and blocks
is another area I use this. When I have a process that requires a
significant amount of time, like inserting new rows into a table from a large
batch or deleting old archived information, I use this. To prevent issues with
other users, I usually use some type of flag to indicate processed or unprocessed, then
set a batch size and process x number of rows. I often also include a short
waitfor in my loop to slow this down for a second or two and let other users
get in a query on the table.
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Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. Uveils Phenylbutazone Testing Method
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. recently mobilized its Food Safety Response Center (FSRC) to develop a method to test for the presence of the veterinary drug phenylbutazone in horsemeat.
Phenylbutazone, also known as "bute," is a potent painkiller banned in any horsemeat intended for human consumption. Although horsemeat is not approved for human consumption in the U.S, it is commonly sold and consumed in many countries worldwide.
The new Thermo Fisher method overcomes previous challenges of testing horsemeat by using a simple two-step solid-phase extraction (SPE) cleanup protocol that is significantly faster than the manual liquid-liquid extraction procedures required by other methods. The method has been validated by Thermo Fisher FSRC scientists according to guidelines set by the EU, AOAC International and the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry.
In 2007, the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service stated that "phenylbutazone is considered to be one of the most toxic non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. It is not approved for use in food animals and there are no regulatory limits, such as acceptable daily intake or safe concentration for meat, established by the Food and Drug Administration. Therefore, the presence of any amount of phenylbutazone in food animal tissue will be considered a violation and likely to be unsafe for human consumption."


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SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Future leaders of the rice industry took a firsthand look at rice marketing, research, environmental issues and production practices in California during the third session of the USA Rice Federation's 2002 Rice Leadership Development Program.
Five rice producers and two industry-related participants were part of a VIP class that received an overview of rice marketing, public and private research efforts, clean water and air issues, and California harvesting practices.
The class includes rice producers Kyle Baltz of Pocahontas, Ark., Jerry Boettcher of East Bernard, Texas, Barrett Franz of Bay City, Texas, Mark Lavy of Biggs, Calif., and Joe Tupper of Elton, La., and industry participants Traci Garrett Harvey of Danbury, Texas, and Rob Paschoal of Woodland, Calif.
The Rice Leadership Development Program provides future leaders with a comprehensive understanding of the rice industry, with an emphasis on personal development and communications skills. During a two-year period, seven class members selected from rice producing states attend four one-week sessions designed to strengthen leadership skills through studies of all aspects of the rice industry.
This session began in Sacramento and led the class through California's rice-growing areas. The seven participants attended seminars and participated in discussions on a number of industry issues, including:
o Air quality, wildlife and rice straw management issues, water quality challenges, and marketing to foodservice — California Rice Commission President and CEO Tim Johnson and his staff.
o Smoke management from burning rice straw and straw utilization — Amy Castello and Matt Summers, California Air Resources Board.
o Water quality and the rice pesticides program — Amanda Smith, rice program coordinator for the Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board.
o Marketing efforts and milling practices — Farmers' Rice Cooperative, American Commodity Co., Lundburg Family Farms, and SunWest Foods.
o Developing value-added products using rice as an ingredient — PGC, International.
o Public and private research efforts — California Rice Research Station and Rice Researchers, Inc.
o Making agriculture and nature work together, a tour of the Fish Screen Improvement Project — Don Bransford, president of Glenn Colusa Irrigation District.
o California production practices, water and land costs, and marketing issues — Leo and Sid LaGrande.
o Trade policy issues facing the California rice industry — USA Rice Council Chairman Michael Rue.
o Update on projects to provide additional waterfowl habitat for California — Western Regional office of Ducks Unlimited.
The leadership class will meet for the fourth and final session in February 2004 in Washington D.C., where they will attend a special graduation ceremony.
The Rice Leadership Development Program is sponsored by John Deere Co. and Syngenta Crop Protection, Inc., through a grant to The Rice Foundation, and is administered by the USA Rice Federation.


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August 23, 2018, 7:18 pmDwyane Wade - G - Miami Heat
Heat president Pat Riley said the goal is to re-sign Dwyane Wade and Udonis Haslem prior to the season.
Wade has declared in the past that he'll only continue playing if it's with the Heat, so both sides seem motivated to get something done. He isn't getting any younger, though, so his fantasy value continues to dip each season. Wade might be able to produce low-end standard league value depending on his role, but he's probably more viable in deeper formats. Haslem has no value.
Source: Ira Winderman on Twitter
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April 22, 2019, 12:42 amRussell Westbrook - G - Oklahoma City Thunder
Russell Westbrook went 5-for-21 from the field to finish with 14 points, nine rebounds, seven assists and two treys in Sunday's 98-111 Game 4 loss to the Blazers.
Time and again in this series, it's been evident that Damian Lillard has been playing at a higher level than Westbrook and tonight was a fine example. Lillard was able to shake off his early shooting struggles and come up big in the second half, but Westbrook was still forcing shots and appeared to be on the back foot for most of the game. He's best when he's the one taking it to his opponents. A reactive Westbrook is simply not the star the Thunder need right now, if they want to salvage any hopes of coming back in this first-round series.
April 22, 2019, 12:36 amDennis Schroder - G - Oklahoma City Thunder
Dennis Schroder mirrored his 17-point performance from Friday with another 17-point game in Sunday's loss to the Blazers.
Schroder shot 6-of-12 from the field and added three rebounds, three assists, two 3s and one steal to the box score tonight. Aside from him though, the Thunder's bench was deafeningly quiet. He cannot carry the load of the second unit's scoring output by his lonesome, especially when they're faced up against a team with multiple weapons like the Blazers. For now, the Thunder can only hope he keeps this up and that the other reserves will follow suit.
April 22, 2019, 12:32 amJerami Grant - F - Oklahoma City Thunder
Jerami Grant made just 4-of-10 shots from the field on Sunday to finish with 11 points, nine rebounds, two assists, three triples and two steals in 34 minutes.
Grant's impact on the defensive end has been invaluable to the Thunder in this series and it was nice to see him active on the glass tonight, especially with Steven Adams being relatively quiet on that front with seven boards while adding six points, one assist, one steal and one block. Unfortunately for the Thunder, Portland's forwards, Maurice Harkless and Al-Farouq Aminu outplayed and out-hustled them on both ends of the floor.
April 22, 2019, 12:27 amPaul George - F - Oklahoma City Thunder
Despite being slowed down by turnovers and foul trouble, Paul George still managed to light up the box score in Sunday's loss to the Blazers with 32 points on 8-of-21 shooting, 10 rebounds, six assists, four 3s, one steal and one block.
George has been banged up as early as March and he's been such a trooper, powering through a bothersome shoulder to lead the Thunder in this first-round playoff series. Unfortunately, Damian Lillard and company have been far too much for OKC to handle and George's big nights have come and gone with a lack of ample support to properly contest for the win.
April 22, 2019, 12:23 amMaurice Harkless - F - Trail Blazers
Maurice Harkless had a swell two-way performance in the Blazers' 111-98 Game 4 win over the Thunder on Sunday, posting 15 points on 5-of-13 shooting, adding 10 rebounds, one triple, two steals and three blocks in 34 minutes.
Harkless was mostly a non-factor in fantasy during the regular season due to injuries. He's clearly feeling much better now and is delivering for the Blazers at the right time. If he can keep up posting performances like this, the Blazers could emerge as a dark horse to upset favorites in the west.
April 22, 2019, 12:18 amAl-Farouq Aminu - F - Trail Blazers
Al-Farouq Aminu was feeling it on Sunday, hitting 4-of-9 shots from downtown to help secure a Game 4 win over the Thunder via his 19 points (7-of-16 shooting), nine rebounds, one steal and one block.
The Blazers found an extra kick from Aminu tonight thanks to his hot hand. He's capable of explosions like this from time to time but they're not very consistent, making him a tough player to bank on in playoff DFS. Enes Kanter was relatively quiet as he put up eight points, 10 rebounds, three assists, two steals and one block.
April 22, 2019, 12:15 amCJ McCollum - G - Trail Blazers
CJ McCollum kept his foot on the gas pedal on Sunday, raining down five 3s on the Thunder en route to his team-high 27 points on 10-of-20 shooting, while adding four rebounds, three assists, one steal and two blocks.
McCollum is heating up at just the right time for the Blazers and he picked up some of the slack while Damian Lillard was struggling early in the first half. When he and multiple Blazers are able to put up full lines like this, Portland becomes a devastating opponent, even if the opposing team has name-brand superstars in the form of Russell Westbrook and Paul George.
April 22, 2019, 12:09 amDamian Lillard - G - Trail Blazers
Damian Lillard overcame a rough start in Sunday's game vs. the Thunder, found his game in the second half and was able to wind up finishing with 24 points on 7-of-19 shooting from the field and 6-of-6 shooting from the line.
Lillard has proven to be a true superstar in this series, managing to shake off a slow start to be able to deliver when his team needed the jolt on offense. He added four 3s, three rebounds, eight dimes and one steal to round out his line for the night. Despite Oklahoma City's best efforts, Lillard would not be denied. His ability to turn on a switch and take over a game makes him one of the Western Conference's most dangerous players.
April 21, 2019, 10:15 pmTerrence Ross - G/F - Orlando Magic
Terrence Ross could not get it going offensively in Sunday's 85-107 Game 4 loss to the Raptors on Sunday, recording just five points on 1-of-5 shooting (1-of-4 from deep) with two rebounds, three assists and one steal in 31 minutes.
This was a big blow for both the Magic and Ross' owners in DFS. He was coming off a solid 24-point gem on Friday, so this dud came as a bit of a surprise. In the end, costly turnovers and ill-timed fouls helped keep Ross from exploding like he's done in the past. Evan Fournier helped pick up the slack with 19 points (8-of-16 shooting), four rebounds, two 3s, two dimes and one steal in 35 minutes, but it still was not enough to go toe-to-toe with Kawhi Leonard and company in this crucial Game 4.
April 21, 2019, 10:10 pmAaron Gordon - F - Orlando Magic
Aaron Gordon shot 10-of-17 from the field to finish with 25 points, seven rebounds, five dimes, two 3s and one steal in Sunday's Game 4 loss to the Raptors.
Gordon was limited in the first half but turned up the heat in the third quarter where he scored 16 of his team-high 25 points. Unfortunately, his spirited play was not enough to mount a serious enough rally to challenge the Raptor's control over the game. The 23-year-old Gordon has displayed a fresh level of maturity in this series and finally looks prepared to make a significant leap forward in 2019-20.


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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX100
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Panasonic announce a new addition to the Lumix family of high-performance digital cameras. The new Lumix DMC-FX100 combines 1/1.72-inch large 12.2-megapixel image recording with a superb, 28mm wide-angle Leica DC lens that features a 3.6x optical zoom (equivalent to 28-100mm on a 35mm film camera) and f/2.8 brightness. This Leica DC lens has been newly developed specifically for the Lumix FX100, whose 12.2-megapixel recording gives users the creative power to capture stunningly true-to-life high-resolution images with extraordinary resolution, detail and clarity. Panasonic managed to pack the advanced 28mm wide-angle lens and large CCD into a sleek, slim body.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX100
Also adding a host of sophisticated features, the Panasonic DMC-FX100 is a premium camera that moves right to the top of the Lumix FX series of compact, stylish cameras. The quality of the Lumix DMC FX100 goes beyond its high specifications. Panasonic went to great lengths to make the DMC FX100 a camera so effortless to use that anyone will find it easy to take clear, beautiful pictures every time they shoot. At the heart of the Panasonic FX100's super-easy operation is Intelligent Image Stabilization, a Panasonic system offered in all new Lumix cameras. Intelligent Image Stabilization combines two distinct features aimed at making it easy to capture perfect images.
Panasonic DMC FX100 - Mega O.I.S. & ISO Control
First is Mega O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer), a system that helps eliminate blurring due to hand-shake. Mega O.I.S. is particularly critical when shooting high-resolution pictures, where the effects of even slight hand-shake are readily visible. The new advanced Mega O.I.S system in the Panasonic DMC-FX100 can even detect and separate the hand-shake from other movement of camera to raise both precision of detection and corrective effect. Second is Intelligent ISO Control, a system that fights motion blur by detecting if the subject moves and adjusting the ISO setting and shutter speed according to the degree of motion and light conditions. Both Mega O.I.S. and Intelligent ISO Control act automatically, so you don't have to even think about them each time conditions change. You enjoy effortless, trouble-free shooting in any situation, as well as the satisfaction that comes with capturing beautiful photos.
Panasonic Lumix FX100 - Venus Engine III processor
The Lumix DMC-FX100 also incorporates the Venus Engine III, Panasonic's advanced image processing LSI that helps render exquisite images with minimal noise. Also providing exceptional response speed, the Venus Engine III makes possible the newly developed High-Speed Burst shooting mode that lets you snap off a lightning-fast eight shots per second, as well as a new High Sensitivity mode that provides a maximum ISO setting of 6400. In addition, when using the High Sensitivity mode, the built-in flash reaches as far as 16 m, letting you capture clear images even in dim lighting.
Panasonic Lumix FX100 - Wide Screen (16:9)
The Lumix FX100 lets you shoot high-definition 1920 x 1080 pixel still images and high-quality 1280 x 720 pixel moving images. Both perfectly fit the wide-screen (16:9) TVs that are popular today, giving you a impressive viewing of the photos and motion images you shoot. The DMC FX100 will be available in silver and black, each colour is metallic and combines with the sleek styling to create a sophisticated, high-grade look appropriate for a camera of this pedigree. Beautifully designed and packed with high-end features, the new Panasonic DMC FX100 is an eminently worthy addition to the Lumix line of advanced digital cameras. The Panasonic FX100 carries on the Lumix legacy of capturing breathtakingly clear, beautiful images that turn special moments into cherished memories that can be enjoyed again and again in different ways.
Panasonic DMC-FX100 - Wide Angle Leica DC Vario-Elmarit lens
With the Lumix FX100, Panasonic packages a newly developed 28mm wide-angle Leica DC VARIO-ELMARIT lens featuring f/2.8 brightness and a 3.6x optical zoom* plus a 12.2-megapixel CCD into a slim, stylish and conveniently compact camera body. The new lens unit, which comprises seven elements in six groups, including an EA lens and four lenses with five aspherical surfaces, is designed and manufactured to Leica's stringent standards. Its optical performance is exceptional. In addition to the 3.6x optical zoom, the FX100 offers an Extra Optical Zoom function. Available when the camera is in 3-megapixel resolution mode, this function uses the centre part of the CCD to boost magnification even further, extending the zoom power to 7x. The FX100 also has an Easy Zoom feature that, at the touch of a button, shifts the lens instantly to full 3.6x zoom power. A second touch of the button activates the Extra Optical Zoom function and extends zoom all the way to 7x.
Panasonic Lumix FX100 - CCD image sensor
The Panasonic DMC-FX100 incorporates 1/1.72-inch large CCD with 12.2-megapixel rich recording resolution. This super-high resolution is possible because sufficient light-receiving area is allocated to each pixel, thus preventing noise that would otherwise be generated by a smaller pixel area. Images seen with the FX100's Leica DC lens - a lens superior in quality and performance to those found in other compact cameras - are rendered with the incredibly rich detail and gradation that only 12.2-megapixel resolution can achieve. Delicate flower petals, subtle skin textures, the changing hues of sunset - the Lumix FX100 captures the nuances of images like these with breathtaking clarity and detail. The 12.2-megapixel resolution also allows images to be printed up to A2 size with spectacular results. For example, you can make life-size prints of a baby or the upper half of an adult's body. Similarly, the high resolution lets you trim an image - framing only the part you like - and then magnify it and still get outstanding detail and resolution.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX100 - Mega O.I.S. system
Panasonic drew on its cutting-edge lens technology to invent Mega O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer), a system that prevents blurring from shaky hands and has been studied it for over 20 years. In Panasonic's Mega O.I.S., sensors act at a frequency of 4,000 times per second to accurately detect the hand-shake and an O.I.S. lens unit is shifted to compensate. The new advanced Mega O.I.S system in the Panasonic DMC-FX100 can even detect and separate the hand-shake from other movement of camera to raise both precision of detection and corrective effect. With Mega O.I.S., it is easier than ever to capture clear, sharp images when shooting indoor portraits, illuminated night scenes or even the scenery you see from a train window.
Panasonic FX100 - Intelligent ISO control
Another problem is the motion blur that can occur when a subject moves as the shot is being snapped but Lumixs Intelligent ISO Control detects whether or not the subject is moving. If it is, the system automatically raises the ISO setting accordingly, allowing the camera to shoot at a higher shutter speed. If the subject is not moving, the camera shoots at a low ISO setting and captures beautiful, natural-looking images. Intelligent ISO Control is included as one of the corrections in certain scene modes used to shoot subjects that are often moving, such as Sports, Baby and the newly added Pet mode. Simply select the mode that best suits the subject, and Intelligent ISO Control provides optimal corrections, making it easy to capture crisp, clear photos.
Panasonic Lumix FX100 - Super fast response time
Featured in the Lumix FX100, the Venus Engine III is an advanced multi-task image-processing engine that supports a super-fast response time. The shutter release time lag is as short as 0.009 second and the shutter interval as short as 0.9 sec - outstanding for a camera recording at 12.2-megapixel resolution. The camera's quick response makes it easier to capture sudden, spur-of-the-moment photo opportunities. In burst shooting mode, the Lumix FX100 can snap two shots per second at full 12.2-megapixel resolution. And in High-Speed Burst shooting mode, it fires off an incredible eight shots per second. You also get unlimited consecutive shooting - which lets you keep snapping until the memory card is full.
Panasonic Lumix FX100 - Image Processing LSI
The Venus Engine III separates luminance noise from chromatic noise, which has a greater effect on picture quality, and greatly suppresses the chromatic noise to maintain high resolution. The Venus Engine III also supports a new High Sensitivity mode that lets the FX100 record at a setting of up to ISO 6400 - sensitive enough to capture subjects in near-total darkness without using a flash. This advanced processing engine is also energy efficient. Its low power consumption means you can shoot around 320 images on a single charge, for a full day of shooting fun.
Panasonic FX100 - HD wide-screen photos
With TV screens getting bigger and picture definition getting higher, consumers want to be able to shoot higher-quality still images and motion pictures. Panasonic has long focused on making photography more enjoyable, such as by letting people view their images easily on a Viera TV, with its internal SD card slot. With the Panasonic FX100, you can shoot high-definition 1920 x 1080 pixel photos that are ideal for full-screen viewing on a wide-screen (16:9) TV. Panasonic also offers the DMW-SDP1 HDTV Photo Player, which makes it easy to view a slideshow of Lumix photos in 1080i high-definition quality. Simply connect the SDP1 via a component cable to an HDTV and slip the SDHC/SD Memory Card into the slot, and you're ready to view high-definition images on a large display with family or friends.
Panasonic DMC FX100 - Motion Picture Recording
In addition to recording standard VGA (640 x 480) and WVGA (848 x 480) motion images at 30 frames per second, the DMC-FX100 can record stunning wide-aspect HD (1280 x 720) motion images at 15 frames per second. Fitting a wide-screen HDTV perfectly, these HD motion images captured by the Panasonic Lumix FX100 make for extremely impressive viewing.
Panasonic FX100 - Memory & Scene modes
The sleek and stylish Lumix DMC-FX100 has around 27 MB of built-in memory to back up the SDHC/SD Memory Card recording. With a total of 20 scene modes plus the new High Sensitivity mode and High-Speed Burst shooting mode, the Panasonic FX100 makes it easy to capture stunning, high-resolution photos in a range of shooting situations. The DMC FX100 also provides a number of playback functions. Category Playback, for example, sorts images into such categories as portraits, landscapes, nightscapes, events, and motion pictures, so you can play back or make slideshows of a particular type of image.


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Columns & Grids
The difficulty of grid systems in web pages, the compromise of columns.
I seem to quite often go back and forth between creating organic layouts with intuitive proportions, and creating a grid that I can hang my various elements on. Lately I've been more interested in the latter. Frequently I've caught myself calculating in my head what 750 divided by 3 minus two 10px margins equals.
One of the larger problems in working with grids in web pages is that you often can't do much about vertical proportions. Often your content is dynamic, so the best you can do is approximate. Throw in any compensation for font scaling, and it's easy to lose any semblance of control over the way a layout expands downward.
So the focus is usually on the horizontal layout, which usually means columns. (Incidentally, if you're ever wondering why fixed layouts are so popular amongst designers, this has a lot to do with it — it's awfully difficult to build any coherent form of grid when you lose control of proportions in both dimensions at once.)
1 Column
As simple as it gets, the one-column layout has been around since the beginning of the web. 1994 gave us a grey background and black Times in a single column running down a browser window, the most primitive one-column possible (although calling it that is a bit of a stretch. See: an early Yahoo). It has evolved nicely since then, and some recent redesigns are putting it to good use. (See: Garrett Dimon)
2 Columns
The realm of the blogger. Two columns are utilitarian and perfect for presenting content and further navigation/archives/whatever side-by-side. Popular variations include the fixed sidebar/liquid content area setup (See: Malarkey) and the fixed-width, narrower sidebar/wider content area setup (See: the sadly now-defunct Weightshift).
Layouts with 2 columns or more force a choice that a single column doesn't: equally sized columns, or varied widths? Ratios are important, and certain width combinations are more aesthetically pleasing than others. It's pretty hard to go wrong with 1:1 widths (or 1:1:1, or more). It's a little more difficult to choose non-equal sizing because there are no hard rules. You could pick a 5:8 Golden ratio (in a 750 pixel wide layout, translating to roughly 290px and 460px), a 3:4 ratio (320px and 430px), a 1:2 double square (250px and 500px), and so on. (Pleasing rhythmic proportions often share proportions with musical time scales, as you may have noticed.)
3 Columns
Once you add a third column, the options increase. What a third column enables is the possibility of a virtual column, one that is not absolutely defined in the layout, but exists by proxy. Consider this site, for example. On all pages with a sidebar, it appears to be a two-column layout. On the home page, the larger red panels imply the existence of three equal-sized columns. I haven't pushed the possibilities of this third column yet, but this design does allow for it if I ever feel so inclined.
As well, 3 column layouts allow for overlapping elements. Consider the home page of Stopdesign, and how the leftmost two columns are joined by the overlapping featured article. Of course, it's theoretically possible to pull this off with only two columns, but I rarely see it done on the web. A 2 column layout has traditionally meant that the content of each column lives in that column, never to overlap.
4 Columns
4 column layouts are where screen size constraints start becoming more obvious. With only so many pixels per column, it rarely makes sense to rely on 4 equal-sized, side-by-side columns on a site. StyleGala redesigned last year to a widescreen format with 4 equal columns; to compensate, a narrower version exists with 3 columns instead.
Not to say the columns need to be equally sized. Josh Dura appears to have made a stab toward a smaller-sized 4 column layout, with 3 skinny columns on either side of a larger content area. (Although there's plenty of overlapping going on, so in some places it's 2 columns, in other places it's 3. Whew!)
More Columns
4 columns is hardly the limit though, even within sensible designs that don't push the width requirements too hard. Consider B. Adam Howell's redesign — your screen size determines how many columns you see, up to six. And the entire thing stretches to fill the screen, so it's resolution-independent.
And you knew I was getting to Subtraction eventually, right? Khoi's layout turned heads for more than just its black-and-white sparseness. Subtraction uses an equal-sized 8-column grid, with intelligent overlapping and column arrangement to make it seem quite a bit less.
What's particularly clever about Subtraction is how all elements on the page intentionally fit into the grid. Whether it's the Quick Access panel on the right spanning 2 columns, a content image spanning half the page (4 columns), or a caption sitting in the left-most column, every element on the page has a specific place within the grid and it all meshes wonderfully.
Further Reading
- Geometry of Design, Kimberly Elan
- The Elements of Typographic Style, Robert Bringhurst
- Grid Systems in Graphic Design, Josef Muller-Brockmann


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Last week the two coal stocks in the Standard & Poor's 500 Index, Peabody Energy (BTU) and Consol Energy (CNX) were both among the five-worst performers in the index.
Contrarians like me have to wonder if it's time to buy coal.
Some people, doubtless, would say the right time is never. Natural gas is too plentiful and cheap, they say, and coal is too dirty. Coal can't win and has no future.
Other people would say the time to buy is now. Peabody, for example, sells for about 1.1x book value (corporate net worth per share), compared to a ten-year average near 3. Peabody shares go for about $25, compared with a high of almost $85 in mid-2008.
My own view is that the time to buy is not yet, but coming soon. Coal use, while declining in the U.S., is growing in most other countries. So, U.S. coal companies should be able to increase their exports over the next few years. They should also regain some market share from natural gas for power generation here in the U.S., as the worst of the gas glut is over.
For me, the biggest obstacle to investing in coal companies is their ugly balance sheets. I usually prefer to buy stocks of companies whose debt is less than 50% of stockholders' equity. As the table below shows it's hard, maybe impossible, to find that among coal producers. Most coal companies operate with a lot of debt, especially after the last few years, when cheap gas made life for coal companies miserable.
Here's a quick look at valuations and debt-equity ratios for a handful of coal producers.
Another thing to worry about with some coal companies is their obligation to pay for healthcare for retired workers. This sounds a lot like the problem auto and steel companies had a few years ago.
With stocks whose earnings are volatile from year to year, I sometimes focus on what I call the malt shop P/E ratio. This is the stock's current price divided by the third-best annual earnings in the past 10 years. With Arch Coal (ACI), for example, the malt shop P/E is only six, even though the P/E on trailing earnings is 46.
Even for fundamental value investors, there's some feel involved in finding the right time to buy. I'm looking over the coal stocks now and may choose to pull the trigger in the next month or two.


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'''Destiny''' was a science fiction fanzine by Jim Bradley and Malcolm Willits, published in Portland, Oregon, U.S.A.
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Destiny was a science fiction fanzine by Jim Bradley and Malcolm Willits, published in Portland, Oregon, U.S.A.
The first fanzine that Jim Bradley and Malcolm Willits published was called The Comic Collector's News, in 1947. It is regarded as the first fanzine devoted only to comics. However, after a couple of years they abandoned it in favor of a fanzine devoted to science fiction, which they called Destiny. The first issue appeared in 1950. Ten issues of this title were published, the last in Summer 1954. Later, Bradley left and Earl Kemp came in as co-editor.
Cover art was by D. Bruce Berry, Hannes Bok, Chesley Bonestell, Jim Bradley with Malcolm Willits, Robert Johnson (Orb), Max Keasler, and Stanley R. Sommer.
Illustrations were by Richard Bergeron (Tyrann, Warhoon), D. Bruce Berry, Jim Bradley, Robert E. Briney (Cataclysm), Miles Eaton, Charles Magana, Julian C. May, Naaman Peterson, Ralph Rayburn Philips, Rog, Paul Powlesland, Haskell Richardson, Nancy Share (Hodge-Podge, Ignatz, Summer Torrents), Shelby Vick (Confusion), and Malcolm Willits.
Written contributions of fiction and poetry were by D. Bruce Berry, Robert E. Briney (as himself and as Andrew Duane), Henry Chabot, Roberta Collins, Pat Eaton, Henry Ebel (Tyrann), P.H. Economou, Norman R. Jaffray, David H. Keller, Earl Kemp, Nancy Kemp, Allen Kenney, Lilith Lorraine (Challenge, Different, Flame), Carol McKinney, Frank Oriole, Paul Powlesland, Wally Weber (Cry of the Nameless), and Mari Wolf.
Articles were by Manly Banister (The Nekromantikon), Robert Bloch, Werner von Braun, Robert E. Briney, Arthur C. Clarke, Vernel Coriell, Donald B. Day (The Fanscient), August Derleth, Lloyd Arthur Eshbach, Earl Kemp, Nancy Kemp, L. Stern Lawrence, Walter Lee, Jr., Sam Moskowitz (Helios, New Fandom), Darrell C. Richardson (The Fabulous Faust Fan-Zine), Elliot Rockmore, George Wetzel, Dr. Fred L. Whipple, and Edward Wood.


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A new Gallup poll, covering the period September 19-25, shows President Obama ahead of Mitt Romney by 50 percent to 44 percent. As is its practice, Gallup polled registered, rather than only likely, voters.
This lead is comparable to what Gallup showed following the Democratic convention. But that lead had disappeared, with Gallup showing Obama leading by a statistically insignificant 47-46 margin last week.
Has the race changed this much in Obama's favor in the past few days, and if so why? Beats me. Perhaps Romney's "47 percent" comment is hurting him; that wouldn't be surprising.
With the latest Gallup poll factored in, the RCP average gives Obama a 4 point lead. If one considers only Rasmussen and Gallup (which represent two of the three most recent polls in the RCP average), the average is Obama by 3 points. That's about where I think the race stands right now.


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Remedies for Natural Cold and Flu
Remedies for Natural Cold and Flu
It's no wonder natural cold and flu remedies are popular- modern medicine has yet to offer a cure for these age-old ailments.While some medications can prevent and shorten the flu's duration, some medications only offer temporary relief of symptoms. Many natural remedies provide temporary relief as well, and a few may actually help you get better. See which cold and flu remedies show the most promise.
Echinacea is an herbal supplement that is believed to boost the immune system to help fight infections. But it's unclear whether this boost helps fight off colds. Most evidence shows echinacea doesn't help prevent a cold, but some research shows it decreases symptoms by a day or two.Other show it has no effect.To try it, take echinacea when symptoms start and continue for 7 to 10 days. If you have a medical condition or take medication, check with doctor before taking any supplement.
Zinc: some studies show that zinc appears to have effects against viruses, like the cold. There is some evidence the mineral may prevent the formation of certain proteins that cold viruses use to reproduce themselves. While zinc does not appear to help prevent colds, some research suggests it may help shorten cold symptom duration and reduce the severity of the common cold when taken within 24 hrs of the first symptoms. The FDA recommends against using zinc nasal products for colds because of reports of permanent loss of smell.
Vitamin C : The cold-fighting prowess of vitamin C remains uncertain. Some studies suggest it help reduce the duration of cold symptoms by about a day. In one study, participants who were exposed to extreme physical stress and cold weather and who took vitamin C were 50% less likely to get a cold. To help stem a cold, 2,000 milligrams seems to work best, but this high dose may cause diarrhea and stomach upset.
Chicken Soup : Grandma was onto something. Chicken soup may help cold symptom in more than one way. Inhaling the steam can ease nasal congestion. Sipping spoonfuls of fluid can help avoid dehydration. And some advocates say the soup may soothe inflammation. Researchers have found chicken soup has anti-inflammatory properties in the lap, though it's unclear whether this effect translates to real-world colds.
Hot Tea : Drinking hot tea offers some of same benefits as chicken soup . Inhaling the steam relieves congestion, while swallowing the fluid soothes the throat and keeps you hydrated. Black and green teas have the added bonus of being loaded with disease-fighting antioxidants, which fight colds.
Hot Toddy : The hot toddy is an age-old nighttime cold remedy.Since you won't want to drink black tea before bed, make a cup of hot herbal tea. Add a teaspoon of honey, a small shot of whisky or bourbon, and a squeeze of lemon. This mixture may ease congestion, soothe the throat and help you sleep. Limit yourself to one hot toddy. Too much alcohol can disrupt sleep.
Garlic has long been touted for legendary germ-fighting abilities . One study showed garlic supplements may help prevent colds when taken daily. However , more research is needed to determine garlic's real effects. But garlic is very nutritious. In addition, it can help spice up your meals when s stuffy nose makes everything taste bland.
Steam/Humidifier : For a heavy dose of steam, use a room humidifier - or simply sit in the bathroom with the door shut and a hot shower running. Breathing in steam can break up congestion in the nasal passages, offering relief from a stuffy or runny nose.
Saline Drops : Dripping or spraying saltwater into nose can thin out nasal secretions and help remove excess mucus, while reducing congestion. Try over-the-counter saline drips, or make your own by mixing 8 ounces of warm water with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon baking soda. Use a bulb syringe to squirt the mixture into one nostril while holding the other one closed. Repeat 2-3 times and then do other side.
Neti Pot : You can use the same DIY saline solution a neti pot. This small ceramic pot is used to flush out the nasal passages with a saltwater solution - a process known as nasal irrigation. The result is thinner mucus that drains more easily. Research suggests neti pots are useful in relieving sinus symptoms, such as congestion. pressure and facial pain, particularly in patients with chronic sinus troubles.
Menthol Ointment : Days of wiping and blowing your nose can leave the skin around your nostrils sore and irritated. A simple remedy is to dab a menthol-infused ointment under, but not in, the nose or on the chest or throat. Menthol has mild numbing agents that can relieve the pain of raw skin. As an added benefit, breathing in the medicated vapors that contain menthol or camphor may help relieve cough or clogged passages and ease symptoms of congestion. Use only in children over 2 yrs of age.
Saltwater gargle : For a sore throat, the traditional saltwater gargle may have some merit. Gargling warm water with a teaspoon of salt four times daily may help keep a scratchy throat moist.
Nasal Strips : another strategy for relieving nighttime congestion is to try over-the -counter nasal strips. These are strips of tape worn on the bridge of the nose to open the nasal passages. While they can't unclog the nose, the do create more space for airflow.
Let Your Fever Work : A fever is the original natural remedy. The rise in temperature actively fights colds and flu by making your body inhospitable for germs. However, if your fever is making you uncomfortable,it's fine to take something to reduce it. And be sure to stay well hydrated. Call your doctor right away if the fever is over 104, unless it comes down quickly with treatment.In infants 3 months or younger call your doctor for any fever greater than 100.4 Children with a fever of less than 102 usually don't requie treatment unless they're uncomfortable.
Bed Rest : With our busy lives, most of us loathe to spend a day or two under the covers. But getting plenty of rest lets your body direct more energy to fighting off germs. Staying warm is also important. so tuck yourself in and give your immune cells a leg up in their noble battle.


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(Updates with latest on planned House vote)
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie Wednesday afternoon launched into an epic tirade against House Speaker John Boehner, after the House failed to bring up a $60 billion Hurricane Sandy aid package that has been cleared by the Senate. Watch the whole clip here.
"It could just not overcome the toxic politics of the House majority," Christie said. He said victims from the Northeast — who he pointed out send more to Washington than they give back — were treated like "second-class citizens." Christie said he and New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo were assured as recently as Tuesday night that the legislation would get a vote.
Christie said Boehner didn't take four calls after the New Jersey governor was informed by House Majority Leader Eric Cantor Tuesday night that there wasn't going to be a vote. And he made clear which of the two he blamed. "I think Eric was working as hard as he could," Christie said.
"I'm not going to get into the specifics of what I discussed with John Boehner today," Christie added. "But what I will tell you is, there is no reason at the moment to believe anything they tell me."
About an hour after the Christie press conference, House Republicans were told by Boehner that there will be two votes on Sandy aid. New York Republican Peter King — who earlier threatened to switch parties — said he had been told there will be a vote Friday on a $9 billion federal flood insurance program, followed by a vote on another $51 billion in Sandy aid in mid-January.
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Barcelona: Barcelona belatedly broke Malaga`s game resistance in the closing stages of an epic Copa del Rey clash at the Rosaleda, triumphing 4-2 on the night, and 6-4 on aggregate, to set up a mouthwatering semi-final encounter with great rivals Real Madrid.
Twice the Blaugrana went ahead, through Pedro and Gerard Pique, and twice they were pegged back, first by Joaquin, and then by Roque Santa Cruz. However, the Catalans reclaimed the lead through Andres Iniesta before Lionel Messi sealed their progression to the last four with a late header.
Barcelona's disappointment at having drawn the first leg at home had been compounded by the shock of losing in La Liga for the first time this season, as Tito Vilanova's men suffered a dramatic defeat against Real Sociedad on Saturday. However, they looked in fine fettle early on at the Rosaleda, taking the lead with the kind of wonderful passing move which has become their trademark in recent years.
Dani Alves advanced down the right wing before slipping a pass inside that Pedro cleverly allowed to run on to Xavi. The playmaker took a moment before smoothly slipping the ball through to Alves, who had continued his run in behind the Malaga defence. The Brazilian then calmly assessed his options before deftly chipping the ball up for the supporting Pedro to head home.
Other sides may have folded after being seemingly put so firmly in their place by Barca's bewitching brilliance, but Malaga, as they so wonderfully underlined at Camp Nou the week before, are well able to mix it with the self-styled masters of the beautiful game and they drew level less than four minutes later, Joaquin sweeping home from just inside the Barca box.
The visitors went close to restoring their one-goal advantage, both on the night and on aggregate, at the end of a truly enthralling opening quarter when Martin Demichelis gifted possession to Lionel Messi on the edge of his own area, but the talismanic No.10 saw his low strike well saved by Malaga goalkeeper Carlos Kameni.
At the other end, Roque Santa Cruz was unable to control his volley after getting on the end of an inswinging cross from the left-hand side, but it was Barca who were still carrying the greater attacking threat and Andres Iniesta struck the top of the bar following a sublime one-two with Messi.
As it was, the two sides went in at half-time still level on the night and on aggregate, but with Malaga ahead on account of the away goals rule. However, Barca reclaimed the lead within four minutes of the restart, Pique showing the poise of a centre forward in controlling a precision pass from Iniesta before slotting past Kameni.
Iniesta opened up the hosts` defence again on 67 minutes, scooping the ball through for Messi, who, again, inexplicably shot tamely at Kameni. It proved a costly miss because Malaga immediately countered and Joaquin, after cutting infield, laid the ball off to Santa Cruz, who angled a shot past Jose Pinto via the right post.
Barca were furious, with a number of their contingent having felt that Fabregas had been stamped on by Weligton before Malaga had broken upfield. However, they did not allow their rage to get the better of them and simply went about reclaiming the lead, which they did with just 10 minutes remaining.
Iniesta again provided the inspiration, playing another wonderful one-two, on this occasion with Fabregas, before sliding the ball under the advancing Kameni. This time around, Barca made sure that they finished the job, with Messi atoning for his earlier misses by heading home another wonderful delivery from the right from Alves.


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A recession doesn't suddenly make customers and money disappear. However, it does make for fewer customers and less willingness to part with money. That means that in today's economy, you and your salespeople need to be very good at creating more customers, creating more value in the sales process, completing first-time closing and following up.
Because studies show that people want more security and less risk in their investments and purchases, consider offering more service with memberships. A recent study by IDEA also indicated that people want more social connection and interaction at their clubs. To combine the two elements of social connection and more service, consider offering new members a free five-week group program that focuses on different outcomes, such as weight loss, flexibility or enhancing certain areas of their physique. Limit these groups to about 15 people so members can connect with other members and reach their desired goals. Members who get results remain as members and refer their friends.
The main job of salespeople is to create business, rather than to wait for it. To help you with this, I recommend the Five-Point Lead Generation Plan, designed to create a minimum of 50 additional leads per salesperson per month. In this plan, each rep has a monthly goal to produce 10 leads from each of the five areas of lead sources (referrals, alumni members, group sales, community outreach and current lead wrap-up). If each rep gets 50 more leads, and 25 of them come into the club, your sales reps should be able to close between 40 percent and 60 percent of those leads. On the low side, that equals 10 more sales per rep, per month.
First-time closing is a critical skill because when prospects call or walk into the club, they have already decided to do something about their health and fitness. If your sales reps fail to recognize this and do not assist them in making a decision sooner rather than later, the prospects may go to your competitor, may needlessly delay the decision or may not do anything about their fitness.
If your club is the higher priced club in town, it is even more important that your employees learn good, professional and effective sales skills. Prospects may not be clear about the value of your club and may join a lower priced club that they think offers better value.
Another way to grow your membership is to offer a structured, six-week program in which prospects prove to themselves that they can be successful and transition into a membership. This option requires appropriate pricing, structure and excellent follow-up by your staff.
Follow-up is important in every aspect of sales these days. If your sales reps don't close on the first visit, then they must have excellent follow-up skills. The goal is to shorten the sales cycle. Rather than just giving a non-joining sales prospect a guest pass for a future visit, make sure your reps help prospects schedule an activity that they have indicated they would do as a member — a class, a workout with a trainer, a tennis lesson, etc.
The follow-up does not stop there. Your sales reps should be at the appointments to help prospects get set up, ensure they are enjoying themselves and then speak with them afterward about joining the club. By doing so, you will minimize the amount of time and follow-up work your staff must do, and you will speed the sales process.
For more tools to increase club membership and your income, read the online article, "Selling in a Recession," which is part of our Special Report on the Economy.
Karen Woodard-Chavez is president of Premium Performance Training, Boulder, CO, and Ixtapa, Mexico. Woodard consults and trains clubs throughout the world. She can be reached at 303-417-0653 or at firstname.lastname@example.com.


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Jbe Kruger Heads Tightly Packed Leaderboard in New Delhi February 18 2012
Jbe Kruger will take a one shot lead into the final round of the Avantha Masters at the DLF Golf & Country Club in New Delhi. The top 15 on the board are separated by only 3 shots going into the last round. One shot behind Kruger is Peter Whiteford, who is still contending for his maiden victory. Jbe had two eagles and two birdies in a round of 66 which left him 11 under par for the tournament, thanks mainly to a bogey free third round. He will need more of the same tomorrow to keep the tightly packed bunch behind him and lift the trophy himself. Jbe Kruger (Getty Images


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to be brash and insensitive to another. to put your own interests above all else. to act like a penis.
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To act in such a way that confirms the popular presupposition that someone is a dick.
Dickish behaviour is synonymous with acting like a complete cunt.
Dickish behaviour is synonymous with acting like a complete cunt.
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A generic use of the proper word
adjective;A description of the improper use of the word (dick) acting as a dick would. ie: spouting or discharging grossly without thinking!
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To Act So Obnoxious And Rude That Your Own Friends Avoid Inviting You Anywhere, To Act Like An Ass or Jerk In Front Of People. To Just Be You If Your A DickHead. FourHorsemenStudio
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Zoosie was are you being so dickish bout going to camp?
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I learned the hard way that I should care for/brush teeth when my rescued cat needed to be sedated and have her teeth cleaned (which was very expensive) because the tartar was so bad. She is not a good patient. What should I do for her teeth and how often?
Dental disease is very common, with the majority of cats being affected by the age of 3. It causes significant discomfort, difficulty eating and ultimately results in the loss of teeth. Brushing is considered the best method of home dental care and ideally is performed daily. Supplies to have on hand include toothpaste formulated for cats and a pet tooth brush — these come in various designs.
Remember that cats are very inquisitive creatures and enjoy exploring their environment at their own pace. The first step of acclimating your cat to brushing is getting your cat accustomed to you touching his or her face, lips, gums, and teeth. Slowly begin introducing toothpaste, which comes in a variety of tempting flavors. Next, allow your cat to investigate the toothbrush with the paste applied to it. When your cat is comfortable with the supplies involved, begin by brushing along the gum line, focusing on the outer surfaces of the teeth. Keep the experience positive for your cat, and be sure to offer a reward.
As pet caregivers, we have the opportunity each day to positively affect our cats' dental health, and the rewards are substantial in terms of your cat's overall well-being and health. There are numerous alternative methods of caring for your cat's teeth if your cat is resistant to brushing. Your veterinary office can advise you on options such as diets designed to clean the teeth, oral hygiene chews, rinses or gels, and water additives. It is important that your veterinarian assesses your cat's teeth every six months to monitor for changes. Keep in mind that professional cleaning and treatment is an important and often necessary step that aids in the efforts you are making to keep your cat's smile beautiful!
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COLUMBIA, South Carolina (CNN) -- With South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford showing no sign that he plans to quit, only one option may be left for critics who want him gone: impeachment.
Lawmakers say Gov. Mark Sanford won't be impeached unless evidence shows he broke the law or abused power.
But legislators on both sides of the aisle in South Carolina believe that the chances of ousting Sanford with an impeachment vote are slim, unless new evidence arises showing that the governor broke the law or abused his power by secretly leaving the state to visit his mistress.
Democrats, long in the minority in both the state House and Senate, won't have the votes to pass such a measure when the legislature reconvenes in January. And Republicans appear to have little appetite for another embarrassing political mess, especially in an election year.
Perhaps most important: Members of both parties say that for the time being, there is little evidence that Sanford did anything impeachable.
"If he decides to open his mouth again, and starts telling us about other revelations, then maybe something will come up," said Democratic state Rep. Boyd Brown. "But right now I don't see it."
The power of impeachment in South Carolina, according to the state constitution, is reserved for "cases of serious crimes or serious misconduct in office."
In that state, the impeachment process begins in the House of Representatives. A motion to impeach can be introduced by just one legislator, but the motion would then need to survive a two-thirds vote before being sent to the Senate.
After impeachment proceedings, the Senate would also need two-thirds of its members to vote to remove the governor from office.
Harry Ott, the Democratic minority leader in the House, said he is keeping the impeachment option "on the table" because he hopes any further investigation into Sanford's activities might reveal new information.
The State Law Enforcement Division reviewed Sanford's finances last week, but concluded that he did not use any state money improperly while carrying on his affair. Ott acknowledged that it would be difficult to push for impeachment if nothing else comes to light.
"I think that if no other information comes out between now and January, and if the governor has demonstrated an ability to do the job people have elected him to do, then I don't think there would be a large call for impeachment at this point," he said.
Kenny Bingham, the Republican House majority leader, said Democrats might offer a motion for impeachment next January simply to draw more negative attention to the GOP during the 2010 governor's race. He said the term "serious misconduct" could give Democrats some wiggle room to mount a charge against Sanford and his party.
"That's a wide-open term," Bingham said. "What he did with leaving the state and not telling anyone and not having anyone in charge, is that serious misconduct? To some people that is."
Sanford has taken some of the toughest blows from members of his own party during the two-week saga. But even Republicans who have been vocal in calling for Sanford to step down appear unwilling to try to force him from office.
"My gut feeling is I don't think impeachment is going to happen," said state Rep. Lanny Littlejohn, who was among the first Republican legislators to ask Sanford to resign after the scandal broke. "I don't know if there would be enough votes there to do that."
The sentiment isn't limited to lawmakers. On Monday, the state Republican Party executive committee -- comprised of GOP activists from around the state - voted to censure Sanford. In a statement released shortly after the internal party vote, party chairwoman Karen Floyd said Republicans should move on from the scandal.
Rich Bolen, the chairman of the Lexington County Republican Party, said although many conservative activists think Sanford should resign on his own accord, few want him to be impeached. He said the state party's censure resolution captured the sentiment of party members.
"We want there to be consequences, but we also want to recognize that we don't want to put the state through more tumult to make a point," Bolen said.
Former state GOP chairman Katon Dawson, who has been critical of Sanford, said Republicans and Democrats have little choice if Sanford decides to dig in for the remainder of his term.
"It's always been in Sanford's corner to decide whether to go or stay," said Katon Dawson, the former state GOP chairman. "Public opinion is pretty loud on Sanford, but that is not enough to overturn an election, and that is what you're talking about with impeachment, overturning an election."
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JBoss serves stuffed Eclipse IDE
New name, old support model
Red Hat hopes to stand out from other vendors offering Eclipse-based Java tools by not discriminating between "free" and "useful" when it comes to features in its JBoss Developer Studio, released this week.
JBoss Developer Studio brings together a broad portfolio of open source tools not just from the Eclipse project but also technologies from Exadel, to be used with its JBoss Enterprise Application Platform.
Among the former Exadel offerings included are the RichFaces and Ajax4jsf that were released to the JBoss development community as JBoss RichFaces and JBoss Ajax4jsf. These are further supported by a JBoss Visual Page Editor for building Ajax-based applications and a technology preview of the RichFaces JSF component library.
The package, whose launch coincided with the year's last major Java event - Javapolis in Brussels, Belgium - also includes the new JBoss Seam framework and jBPM tools aimed at developers building web applications.
In addition to the JBoss and Red Hat developed components, JBoss Developer Studio includes support for the latest version of Eclipse - version 3.3 released this summer in the massive Europa program - and the latest iteration of the tools from the Web Tools Project (WTP) 2.0. Other supported Java development components include the Apache Struts 2 framework and the Spring framework.
Unlike some vendors, that provide a free yet cut-down Eclipse IDE to coax developers towards using the paid-version, Red Hat said it's giving developers everything in one hit with an open source license
Red Hat's JBoss unit claimed Developer Studio is the "first Eclipse-based development environment combining open source tooling and runtime for complete application lifecycles." In other words it integrates Java development tasks with application management.
The one place Red Hat does catch you on is support and on that all-important integration of tools and frameworks available from Jboss.com and other online places. The download price is $99.
If you want full support, it will cost you $3,500 for a professional-level subscription. You could, of course, do the legwork yourself, download the various components and integrate them on your own time.
One way to look at it, is that JBoss is charging developers an insurance premium to guarantee that the various components will work together "out of the box".
The launch comes at a time when Java tools are getting something of a boost. Following Sun Microsystems' decision last year to make future development of Java an open source project and a flurry of Java oriented activity this year from Eclipse, this month sees a bunch of new Java tools coming to market. In addition to JBoss Developer Studio, Jetbrains released version 3.0 of its TeamCity Java project management tool and Trolltech released a new version of its QT Jambi Java development framework.
JBoss Developer Studio originally went beta under the Red Hat Developer Studio name this August. According to Red Hat's JBoss unit, it rechristened the IDE to capitalize on the JBoss brand name and to, no doubt, stand out in this crowded market.
All of this Java activity and positioning during the normally fallow Holiday period could, of course, be linked to Microsoft's early release of Visual Studio 2008 last month with its marginally improved support for JavaScript debugging.®
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Low-slope roofing systems that feature photovoltaic panels, pavers, and other applications have undergone testing to develop wind uplift standards by the National Research Council Canada and the Special Interest Group for Dynamic Evaluation of Roofing Systems.
Tests showed air-sealed concrete roofs can withstand uplift better than steel-and-plywood systems, while winds can cause photovoltaic panels to destroy waterproof membranes.
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Many of us purchase life insurance in our 20s or 30s after such life-changing events as marriage or the birth of a first child.
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But what if you don't? And what if you arrive at your 50th or even 60th birthday without life insurance? Or with a term or permanent policy that no longer fits your needs?
Is there affordable life insurance after 50? Or 60?
The short answer: Absolutely, provided you're in good health.
And it's something you ought to look into because the same life milestones that occur in our 20s and 30s sometimes make an encore in our 50s and 60s, according to Loretta Nolan, a fee-only financial adviser in Old Greenwich, Conn.
"Many people are remarrying and having kids later in life, so some of those decisions that they previously may have had in their 50s are being delayed until their 60s," Nolan says.
Your life insurance needs will change as you advance through the decades, says Scott Witt, an actuary and fee-only insurance adviser in New Berlin, Wis.
"Between 50 and 60, a lot of people have moved through their highest income-producing years and are now in more of a retirement preservation mode," Witt says. "A 50-year-old has enough years of income left that they're probably thinking about income replacement. At 60, you may look to enhance your retirement nest egg with supplemental retirement income from your life insurance."
Unfortunately, premium costs and health underwriting become more onerous as we age, further complicating insurance planning on life's back nine.
"Insurers have to charge more to a 55-year-old for a 10-year term policy than they would a 45-year-old because there is a significantly greater chance the 55-year-old will die in the next 10 years than the 45-year-old," says Witt.
Provided you need life insurance, here are some major issues and ways to save money, whether you're in your 50s or your 60s.
Life After 50: To Term or Not to Term?
For 50-somethings, a 15- or 20-year level term policy may be the most affordable way to protect your income and your loved ones as you approach retirement, says Glenn Daily, a New York-based fee-only insurance consultant.
But before you buy, consider two aspects of term life that you probably ignored in your 20s or 30s: convertibility and guaranteed insurability.
"It's all about whether you can convert to a permanent policy," which would continue to cover you into your senior years, says Daily. "And because of your age, you won't be offered a guaranteed insurability option," meaning you might have to stay healthy if you want to stay insured.
Witt says by making the right move in your 50s, you can avoid losing coverage you may want to keep or being denied or priced out of a new policy due to a health condition.
"If you are really concerned about conversion, you should probably buy a more expensive term policy because the companies that have the cheapest term policies are not particularly attractive for permanent policies," he says.
And be sure to note your conversion deadline, as many conversion periods end years before the term policy itself expires.
What's the best way to be proactive so you can maintain affordable life insurance and keep your options open even if your health later declines?
Daily suggests combining a modest universal life, or UL, permanent policy with a term insurance rider so you'll still have the UL coverage when the term policy expires. That way, you cover your income over the length of the term, and the permanent policy's "cash value" component allows you to accumulate money for retirement. Plus, you avoid paying the heftier commission that would come with full-fledged term coverage.
Another option is to leave term out of the mix and buy more insurance than you currently need through a UL policy with flexible premiums. That would enable you to scale back the benefit amount as needed to keep the premium affordable.
"You want to keep as many options open as you can," Daily says. "I like term insurance, but the older you get, the more likely it is that term is not going to satisfy your need and you will have to look at a cash-value policy in some form" to provide a financial cushion for you and protection for your dependents beyond the length of a term.
Life After 60: Fine-Tuning for Retirement
By 60, most of us will have a clearer picture of our assets heading into retirement. Nolan says that's the time to take inventory on life insurance needs as well, starting with your employer's group life policy.
"We need to find out if it can be continued into retirement, and if so, at what cost?" says Nolan. "Oftentimes it's at a much higher premium scale. I would keep it if someone were in ill health when they retire, but otherwise probably not."
"If your health has improved -- say you've quit smoking or lost weight since you purchased the policy -- you can go back to the company and they can change the premium for you," says Nolan. "Or perhaps get new insurance."
Before you jettison an existing permanent policy, Nolan suggests this novel twist: Let your adult kids take over the payments. After all, they're the ones who would ultimately benefit.
"If you're widowed or divorced and don't need the policy but it's relatively affordable, the children could sort of own the policy and pay the premiums," she says.
Witt, the insurance adviser in Wisconsin, says shopping for the right affordable life insurance policy or tweaking an existing one becomes more complicated with the passage of time and circumstances.
"This is not really a do-it-yourself type of thing," he says. "These are things that you would need a professional to do correctly."
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text: PayScale.com ranks Loyola in top 6% of U.S. universities for mid-career salary potential September 20, 2013 | By Nick Alexopulos A new report from compensation database PayScale.com ranks Loyola University Maryland No. 52 (tied) of more than 1,000 U.S. colleges and universities for mid-career median salary potential of graduates. The 2013-2014 PayScale College Salary Report also ranks Loyola in the top 10 percent of all private institutions and No. 7 among all southeast schools based on the same mid-career salary data. PayScale found that the mid-career median salary of a Loyola graduate is $100,000, second-highest in Maryland after the U.S. Naval Academy. PayScale lists the median starting salary of a Loyola graduate as $51,000. The mid-career and starting salary pay for Loyola graduates increased slightly compared to what PayScale reported in 2012. Loyola ranks in the top 10 for median mid-career pay of social science majors and business majors. The rankings lists of schools based on earnings of graduates within a particular major debuted in PayScale's report this year. All data used to produce PayScale's rankings were collected from employees who successfully completed PayScale's employee survey. Median starting salary data for each school was derived from surveys of full-time employees with five years of experience or fewer in their career or field who hold a bachelor's degree and no higher degrees. Median mid-career salary data was derived from surveys of full-time employees with at least 10 years of experience in their career or field who hold a bachelor's degree and no higher degrees. For more information visit Loyola's profile page on PayScale's website.


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Harley R. Pageot
Harley Raymond Pageot (born February 20, 1985) is a zinester living in Oshawa, Ontario, Canada.
Harley was born in Toronto where he lived until age fourteen when he moved to the suburbs of Oshawa. He discovered zines via the indiepop community and first purchases and inspirations included Bottle Rocket and Wrap Your Troubles In Dreams.
Harley created his first zine, an indiepop fanzine entitled Yard Sale!, in May of 2009. A second issue followed in August as well as a listzine called 100 Things I Love in October.
By this point more exposure to zines and a trip to Portland, Oregon had broadened Harley's spectrum. Not fully comfortable creating a pop fanzine Harley's introduction to the zine Kissoff convinced him that what he really wanted to make was a perzine. Yard Sale! #3 came out November 2009 and featured a switch from half-page to quarter-page sizing as well as a noted content shift to perzine material, dropping all fanzine features. YS!3 also featured a loose theme on the topic of autumn.
The preceding July had seen Harley start an arts collective called Broken Arts in Oshawa. This led to the publishing of a zine manifesto for the collective in November as well as the launching of the Broken Arts Fair, a zine/craft fair. Via Broken Arts would also wind up running a series of zine workshops in Oshawa at various coffee shops and libraries.
January 2010 featured the publishing of Super Cool Awe Some #1, a zine series documenting Harley's proto-zine life. The first issue featured highlights from notebooks and school assignments of Harley's from age 5 to 15.
YS!4 - the "being single" issue - came out on Harley's 25th birthday on February 20, 2010. YS!5 - the "you can go home again" issue - followed in April, as well as YS!5.5 - the "it's new to me" issue. The spring 2010 issue of Broken Pencil also featured a pictorial profile on Harley.
Dear Jen, a series of letters written from Harley to a girl named Jen, was published in May and Broken Arts' first anniversary in July was celebrated with the zine Broken Arts: Year One which documents the entire first year of activity for the collective. YS!6 - the "summer" issue - was a 24 Hour Zine Thing entry and came out in late July.
In August Broken Arts launched their own zine distro and Summer Tears #1, the first issue of a six-issue minicomic series written by Harley and drawn by Andrea Manica, was published late August 2010.
The Remnants was an ongoing slice-of-life/superhero comic that Harley had been writing for over a decade. With difficulty finding an artist to collaborate with Harley made the decision to reformat the series into prose instead. The lit-zine The Remnants - Chapter 1 was released September 2010 and is set to continue indefinitely.
Harley is currently editing a compzine about vegetarianism entitled Why I Don't Eat Meat as well as the first issue of a compilation perzine showcasing first-time zinesters called Charming & Splendid. In addition to these YS!7 is set to come out October 2010 with a focus on school and work. The second Broken Arts Fair is also set for December 11, 2010.
Solo Zines
- 100 Things I Love
- Broken Arts: Year One
- Dear Jen
- The Remnants - Chapter 1
- Super Cool Awe Some #1
- Yard Sale! #1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 5.5, 6
Split Zines
- Summer Tears #1 (of 6)
As Editor
Contributions To Other Zines
- Absent Cause #3
- Broken Pencil Fall 2010 issue
- DIY Or Don't We? #2
- Photocopy Press #2
External links
- Harley on Etsy - with zine purchasing information
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