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Generator converts an internal iterator (i.e. an Enumerable object) to an external iterator.
Note that it is not very fast since it is implemented using continuations, which are currently slow.
require 'generator' # Generator from an Enumerable object g = Generator.new(['A', 'B', 'C', 'Z']) while g.next? puts g.next end # Generator from a block g = Generator.new { |g| for i in 'A'..'C' g.yield i end g.yield 'Z' } # The same result as above while g.next? puts g.next end
Creates a new generator either from an Enumerable object or from a block.
In the former, block is ignored even if given.
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# File generator.rb, line 69 def initialize(enum = nil, &block) if enum @block = proc { |g| enum.each { |x| g.yield x } } else @block = block end @index = 0 @queue = [] @cont_next = @cont_yield = @cont_endp = nil if @cont_next = callcc { |c| c } @block.call(self) @cont_endp.call(nil) if @cont_endp end self end
Returns the element at the current position.
# File generator.rb, line 141 def current() if @queue.empty? raise EOFError, "no more elements available" end @queue.first end
Rewinds the generator and enumerates the elements.
# File generator.rb, line 157 def each rewind until end? yield self.next end self end
Returns true if the generator has reached the end.
# File generator.rb, line 102 def end?() if @cont_endp = callcc { |c| c } @cont_yield.nil? && @queue.empty? else @queue.empty? end end
Returns the current index (position) counting from zero.
# File generator.rb, line 116 def index() @index end
Returns the element at the current position and moves forward.
# File generator.rb, line 126 def next() if end? raise EOFError, "no more elements available" end if @cont_next = callcc { |c| c } @cont_yield.call(nil) if @cont_yield end @index += 1 @queue.shift end
Returns true if the generator has not reached the end yet.
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Towards flexible all-carbon electronics: Flexible organic field-effect transistors and inverter circuits using solution-processed all-graphene source/drain/gate electrodes
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- Chen, Y., Xu, Y., Zhao, K. et al. Nano Res. (2010) 3: 714. doi:10.1007/s12274-010-0035-3
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Flexible organic field-effect transistors (OFETs) using solution-processable functionalized graphene for all the electrodes (source, drain, and gate) have been fabricated for the first time. These OFETs show performance comparable to corresponding devices using Au electrodes as the source/drain electrodes on SiO2/Si substrates with Si as the gate electrode. Also, these devices demonstrate excellent flexibility without performance degradation over severe bending cycles. Furthermore, inverter circuits have been designed and fabricated using these all-graphene-electrode OFETs. Our results demonstrate that the long-sought dream for all-carbon and flexible electronics is now much closer to reality.

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April showers of San Diego record releases
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Jay Allen Sanford 7 p.m., March 29
Web retailer Amazon.com has funneled another $2.25 million into its "More Jobs Not Taxes" campaign to repeal California's Assembly Bill X1 28. The bill requires internet retailers doing business in the state to collect applicable sales taxes. To date the company has spent over $5 million on a petition drive to place a measure overturning the bill on the ballot.
Amazon has come under pressure from its refusal to collect taxes that are due in 40 of 45 states with a statewide sales tax. 13 states, including California, have proposed or implemented laws pertaining to tax collection by internet retailers. Local businesses argue that the failure of internet retailers to collect sales taxes provides them an unfair competitive advantage.
Amazon has responded primarily by severing ties with affiliates in those states, refusing to pay them commissions for referrals to the website, which range from 4-15% of consumers' eventual purchases. In June, 25,000 advertising affiliates in California were terminated. The company argues that this eliminates its physical presence in the state and thus exempts it from collecting the state taxes.
Several Amazon subsidiaries, which are treated differently for tax purposes, remain in California. These include the firm that developed Amazon's popular Kindle e-reader. Amazon's career page on its main website lists seven California locations where prospective employees can apply for work.
By September 27, petitioners must gather 504,760 valid signatures in order for the referendum overturning the tax collection law to come to public vote during statewide primaries in June 2012.
Amazon has said that it prefers a federal solution to the issue of internet taxation, though it remains officially neutral on a bill introduced in May to allow states to impose sales taxes on their residents from out-of-state. The company has, however, spent just over $1 million on federal lobbying in the first two quarters of 2011, compared to $610,000 on lobbying in 2010. Last year a similar federal bill, the Main Street Fairness Act, died in committee.
Rob Larkins: I can see the point of view of the local retailers saying it's unfair that they have to charge sales tax where online retailers don't and that's an unfair advantage to online retailers. But I can also see the point of view of online retailers trying to sell their products at the lowest possible price. It's capitalism but is it a cheat to brick and mortar stores who aren't allowed to leave paying sales tax up to their customers? Sales tax should be built in to online purchases or you have to give the right to local businesses to also not charge sales tax. It's about time our judicial system addresses the loophole. Amazon is just worried the playing field might be leveled and they might face some competition. I don't want to pay more taxes but I don't see an alternative to this anti-competitive practice. Let's be real. If you leave paying taxes up to customers, the vast majority of people will never claim it.
Donna Crozier Dunaj: If an online company does business in your state, or my state, or someone else's state, then they have to deduct sales tax. (Walmart and other big box stores come to mind) If they do not do business in any particular state, then no sales tax is charged. Keeping track of which state gets how much, is a bookkeeping expense which is passed on to the consumer. Govt. always has its hand out.


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Get Canucked: Canadian Cuisine from LA to London
January 4, 2010 | Canada, Food Lovers | Read MoreAs NileGuide's in-office Canuck, I'm often asked what makes something Canadian, food-wise. While some may assume that Canadian munchies are inherently cold and polite, or that "Canadian Cuisine" is an oxymoron, 2010 may prove to be the year of the Great White Nosh.
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The Role of Intra-Operative Intracapsular Blocks in Post-Operative Pain Management Following Total Knee Arthroplasty
This study has been completed.
Duke University
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First received: February 12, 2008
Last updated: June 2, 2015
Last verified: March 2013
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The purpose of this study is to use a new combination of anesthesia techniques in an attempt to minimize early pain after surgery and improve the patient's ability to participate more fully with physical therapy. Total knee replacement patients who participate will receive the standard anesthesia. This includes a spinal nerve block as well as a femoral nerve block. The study is looking at the added benefits of including an injection of numbing medication (Bupivicaine) to the back of the knee. This injection occurs during surgery. In order to compare the outcomes we will also have a group of patients who will receive a saline injection as opposed to the numbing medication. Patients are randomly assigned to a group. Outcomes are measured up until twenty-four hours following the surgery.
Condition | Intervention | Phase |
Osteoarthritis |
Other: Placebo saline injection Drug: Ropivicaine 0.5% |
Phase 4 |
Study Type: | Interventional |
Study Design: | Allocation: Randomized Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment Masking: Double Blind (Subject, Caregiver, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor) Primary Purpose: Supportive Care |
Official Title: | The Role of Intra-Operative Intracapsular Blocks in Post-Operative Pain Management Following Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Double-Blinded Randomized Controlled Trial |
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Further study details as provided by Duke University:
Primary Outcome Measures:
- Numeric Pain Score [ Time Frame: Post-anesthesia care unit (PACU), 4 hours, 8 hours, 12 hours and 24 hours post-injection ]Participants were asked to rate their pain on a scale of 0 to 10 at all time intervals up to 24 hours post-injection. Scores were organized into the following categories: 3 or less (mild pain), 4 to 6 (moderate pain), 7 or higher (severe pain).
Secondary Outcome Measures:
- Total Fentanyl Patient-Controlled Anesthesia (PCA) Narcotic Consumption [ Time Frame: 4 hours to 24 hours post-op ]The PCA total dose at the 4-hour, 8-hour, 12-hour and 24-hour post-operative time points.
- Postoperative Day 1 Physical Therapy Outcome - Ambulation Distance [ Time Frame: 24 hours post-op ]Ambulation distance walked by participants 24-hours post-operatively
- Postoperative Day 1 Physical Therapy Outcome- Knee Extension and Flexion [ Time Frame: 24 hours post-op ]Knee extension and knee flexion measured at 24-hours post-operatively for patient cohort
- Postoperative Day 1 Physical Therapy Outcome - Straight Leg Raise [ Time Frame: 4 hours, 8 hours, 12 hours and 24 hours post-op ]Straight Leg Raise (SLR): number of people that can perform a SLR at designated intervals
Enrollment: | 67 |
Study Start Date: | May 2007 |
Study Completion Date: | June 2008 |
Primary Completion Date: | June 2008 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure) |
Arms | Assigned Interventions |
Placebo Comparator: Block Negative
Subjects receive intra-op saline injection per protocol
Other: Placebo saline injection
20 cc of sterile, injectable saline
Experimental: Block Positive
Subjects receive intra-op Ropivicaine 0.5% injection per protocol
Drug: Ropivicaine 0.5%
Other Name: Hospiria
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Ages Eligible for Study: | Child, Adult, Senior |
Sexes Eligible for Study: | All |
Accepts Healthy Volunteers: | Yes |
Inclusion Criteria:
- The subject is scheduled to undergo elective total knee replacement at Duke University Hospital.
- The subject has signed the written consent form.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Known allergy to ropivacaine or hydromorphone.
- Known history of narcotic abuse or alcohol abuse.
- Known history of chronic pain.
- Known diagnosis of peripheral neuropathy or complex regional pain syndrome.
- Significant impediment to physical therapy participation.
- The surgery is a revision case.
- Patient is undergoing bilateral Total Knee Replacement.
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To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the Contacts provided below.
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Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00620828
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00620828
United States, North Carolina | |
Duke University Adult Reconstructive Surgery | |
Durham, North Carolina, United States, 27710 |
Sponsors and Collaborators
Duke University
Principal Investigator: | Michael P Bolognesi, M.D. | Duke University |
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ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on March 29, 2017
Responsible Party: | Duke University |
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: | NCT00620828 History of Changes |
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Pro00000233 SPS# 139715 |
Study First Received: | February 12, 2008 |
Results First Received: | June 17, 2010 |
Last Updated: | June 2, 2015 |
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Osteoarthritis Pain, Postoperative Arthritis Joint Diseases Musculoskeletal Diseases Rheumatic Diseases |
Pain Neurologic Manifestations Nervous System Diseases Postoperative Complications Pathologic Processes Signs and Symptoms |
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text: Nativebamboo, a new addition to the Nativemesh family of mesh products from GKD, combines natural bamboo with the elegance of woven stainless steel. The combination enables designers to realize a broad scope of design ideas. Suitable for indoor and outdoor use, Nativebamboo is available in varying thicknesses and warp cable pitches. (410) 221-0542 / www.gkdusa.com


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Advanced or end-stage lung diseases, such as pulmonary fibrosis, emphysema, and cystic fibrosis, are a major cause of morbidity and mortality in the United States. Although lung transplantation is a viable alternative for some patients, the 5-year survival rate of approximately 50% (primarily due to chronic allograft rejection and/or infection) limits this modality as a long-term therapy. Moreover, the scarcity of donated lungs and the short graft viability times post-expiant are major limitations. Thus, there is a desperate need both for understanding pathophysiologic mechanisms in chronic lung diseases as well as for devising innovative methods to repair or bioengineer functional lungs. Thus, this proposal will test the hypothesis that the lung extracellular matrix (ECM) drives the proper localization, differentiation, and function of lung cells and is the key contributor to normal lung repair and regeneration. With a long-term goal of regenerating a functional human lung, we propose to critically examine the constitutive makeup ofthe decellularized lung ECM and to develop new tools for assessing lung matrix structure and function. Further, we propose to develop a human lung bioreactor that allows for optimal preparation of decellularized human lung matrices while maintaining physiologic ventilation and perfusion. Among the questions to be addressed are: 1) what are the key components of lung ECM that drive cellular behavior and function? 2) How can we better assess the barrier function and structure of lung ECM? 3) Can we develop a bioreactor that will allow a human lung to be decellularized and subsequently recellularized while undergoing mechanical ventilation and vascular perfusion? Work in this UOl application will be instrumental forthe success ofthe Lung Regeneration Consortium, because we will generate a basic and comprehensive understanding ofthe lung matrix that is used as a substrate for lung growth. We will also develop tools and bioreactors that will enable other Consortium members to utilize and leverage our findings.
The relevance ofthis research is to begin studying the feasibility of regenerating a functional human lung in the laboratory. Studies proposed will comprehensively define the protein makeup ofthe normal human lung, will devise novel methods of imaging the cellular repopulation of human lung tissues, and will develop a novel bioreactor in which human lungs can be regenerated.
Balestrini, Jenna L; Niklason, Laura E (2015) Extracellular matrix as a driver for lung regeneration. Ann Biomed Eng 43:568-76 |
Raredon, Micha Sam Brickman; Niklason, Laura E (2014) A call to craft. Sci Transl Med 6:218fs1 |
Parker, Matthew W; Rossi, Daniel; Peterson, Mark et al. (2014) Fibrotic extracellular matrix activates a profibrotic positive feedback loop. J Clin Invest 124:1622-35 |
Lu, Jingning; Auduong, Linda; White, Eric S et al. (2014) Up-regulation of heparan sulfate 6-O-sulfation in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. Am J Respir Cell Mol Biol 50:106-14 |
Tsuchiya, Tomoshi; Balestrini, Jenna L; Mendez, Julio et al. (2014) Influence of pH on extracellular matrix preservation during lung decellularization. Tissue Eng Part C Methods 20:1028-36 |
Calle, Elizabeth A; Ghaedi, Mahboobe; Sundaram, Sumati et al. (2014) Strategies for whole lung tissue engineering. IEEE Trans Biomed Eng 61:1482-96 |
Sun, Huanxing; Calle, Elizabeth; Chen, Xiaosong et al. (2014) Fibroblast engraftment in the decellularized mouse lung occurs via a *1-integrin-dependent, FAK-dependent pathway that is mediated by ERK and opposed by AKT. Am J Physiol Lung Cell Mol Physiol 306:L463-75 |
Ghaedi, Mahboobe; Mendez, Julio J; Bove, Peter F et al. (2014) Alveolar epithelial differentiation of human induced pluripotent stem cells in a rotating bioreactor. Biomaterials 35:699-710 |
Tsuchiya, Tomoshi; Sivarapatna, Amogh; Rocco, Kevin et al. (2014) Future prospects for tissue engineered lung transplantation: decellularization and recellularization-based whole lung regeneration. Organogenesis 10:196-207 |
Klingberg, Franco; Hinz, Boris; White, Eric S (2013) The myofibroblast matrix: implications for tissue repair and fibrosis. J Pathol 229:298-309 |
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Harrison's second half helps Tigers punch ticket to New York |
by Nikki Hood - Staff Writer - 2014-03-26 09:41:58.0 |
CLEMSON – Damarcus HarrisonDamarcus Harrison Despite having only four points in the first half, Harrison kept his confidence and scored 12 of Clemson's final 15 points in Tuesday's 73-68 win over Belmont, helping send the Tigers to the NIT Final Four in New York. Harrison told TigerNet after the game that his teammates and coaches stayed in his ear throughout the game to keep his confidence up. "I was just like, 'Man, this can't be it.' I was just thinking to myself that I have got to do something," Harris said. "I don't think they were really guarding me early. They were leaving me open and so I knew that I had to take advantage of it. My teammates found me and I just had the confidence to knock it down. The coaches were giving me confidence every time I was sitting on the bench. Glory to God because I really was struggling in the first half and then the shots started to fall."
I'm on cloud nine or cloud 10," Harrison said. "It's through the roof right now and I just want to ride it to New York." However, just making the trip to New York isn't enough for the junior from Greenwood. "Advancing. I won't be satisfied until we are in the championship game, and then I want to win the championship," he said. "That's what I really want to do. I know it's going to be fun my first time going to New York, but I want to achieve this goal of mine." Harrison said that playing against Belmont was a good experience, but was also extremely frustrating at time because the Tigers place so much emphasis on defense. "It's hard because their shots are so long," he said. "It's not even a rebound, it's a 50-50 ball because it hits the ground. They've got fast guards and then they just can read the ball because they are on it every time. It was hard because it's kind of demoralizing when you're a good defensive team. You want to get one stop and one shot and then a rebound. They were continuous shots and continuing possessions. That was the tough part, but when we locked into them and made some catches harder, that's what helped us." He and his teammates never lost confidence, though. "I don't think so because it was still single digits," he said. "I knew that we are a grind it out team and it's going to come down to the last possession. As long as we got our stops, I knew we were going to be fine."
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More black-on-white violence largely ignored by the mainstream media.
Another unprovoked black-on-white attack in the wake of the George Zimmerman trial has received little national media attention even though it is being investigated as a hate crime.
In New York City last Wednesday, LeShawn Marten, 31, reportedly beat retired train conductor Jeffrey Babbitt, 62, while shouting "I hate white people" and "the next white person who walks by I'm going to [expletive]."
Marten cracked Babbitt's skull and left him "brain dead," according to the Washington Times.
"His fist went in and the man's head bobbed and he hit the ground and you could hear his skull hitting the ground," one witness said to CBS New York.
"The prognosis is not good and it does appear that the victim will likely die," Assistant District Attorney John Temple told The New York Daily News.
New York City Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly said that because of the language used by Marten, his department is investigating the completely random attack as a hate crime.
So far, only a handful of news outlets besides the Washington Times have covered this story, which may very well be the most obvious example of racially-motivated violence this year.
CNN finally picked up the story today in a very short article which did not include additional details on the attack as reported by both CBS New York and the Washington Times.
For example, the CNN article only says that Marten made "statements similar to 'I'm going to punch the first white man I see.'"
Fox News also covered the attack in a short article on Sept. 7.
The Wall Street Journal also published an article on the same day, which like CNN and Fox News did not go as in-depth as CBS New York and the Washington Times.
The media pundits who constantly appeared as outspoken advocates against racially-charged crimes during the George Zimmerman trial are now strangely silent on this wave of black-on-white attacks occurring since Zimmerman's acquittal in July.
Last month, Australian baseball player Chris Lane was shot in the back while jogging in Oklahoma by three juveniles as a part of a gang initiation.
As reported by Paul Joseph Watson, one of the suspects had reportedly tweeted racist messages from his Twitter account prior to the shooting such as "90% of white ppl are nasty. #HATE THEM" and "Ayeee I knocced out 5 woods [white people] since Zimmerman court."
In response, Jesse Jackson merely said that the murder should be "frowned upon."
Also in August, World War II veteran Delbert Belton, 88, was beaten to death by two African-American teens outside of a pool hall in Spokane, Washington.
Lieutenant Mark Griffiths, a Spokane police detective, called the attack "random."
"He was in the parking lot, it appears he was assaulted in the parking lot and there was no indication that he would have known these people prior to the assault," he said.
Belton's murder surprisingly did not receive much media attention, with mostly only local news affiliates keeping the story alive.
Receiving even less attention was the apparent "Trayvon-revenge" killing of David Santucci in Memphis, Tenn. by three African-Americans.
Police claimed that the murder was motivated by robbery even though the killers did not take Santucci's wallet and cell phone.
The attack on Babbitt, which will likely lead to his death, continues the pattern of black-on-white violence that has been largely ignored by the media even though details suggest possible racial motivations behind the crimes.
"During Zimmerman's trial, no racially-based motivation for the shooting was uncovered, yet a national debate about race ensued," Watson wrote on the subject. "In at least two of these cases, there are clear indications that two white men were indeed the victims of racist hate crime, yet the outrage has been comparatively muted."
Through selective reporting, major media outlets are simply dividing the population by race rather than emphasizing that all men are created equal.
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text: The IDT Corporation, a provider of calling cards and phone services, will create 300 jobs at a customer service center in Ireland for its European phone and Internet access business Toucan. The company, based in Newark, will hire the workers for the center, which will be in Sligo in northwest Ireland, the Enterprise Ministry of Ireland said. Foreign companies have been lured to Ireland by its 12.5 percent tax on profit -- less than half the average tax levied in the European Union -- and its educated work force.


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NEW ALBANY – The host Bulldogs blew the doors off early, racing to a 28-0 lead and avenging two consecutive losses to the Bearcats with a 31-12 romp Friday night.
Kareem Brown rushed for 124 yards and a touchdown on 14 carries for New Albany (2-2), and he had a 90-yard kickoff return for TD. Teammate Eric Johnson rushed for 100 yards and a score on 13 carries.
Baldwyn, which has just five starters back from last year's Class 2A state champion squad, fell to 0-3.
– West Point 33, Starkville 13: Xavier Hogan's two touchdowns – one by ground, one by air – lifted the Green Wave (2-1) over rival Starkville (0-4).
– Alcorn Central 26, Biggersville 6: The Golden Bears (2-2) broke open a tight game with 13 fourth-quarter points. Dylan Cagle and Bryce Young had two TDs apiece.
– Belmont 49, Thrasher 6: Tailback Dustin Poole scored three times, including once on a punt return, for the Cardinals (3-0). Thrasher is 1-2.
– Eupora 47, Bruce 20: A 28-point second quarter put things away early for Eupora (3-0), which dropped Bruce to 0-3.
– Hamilton 25, Hatley 7: Hamilton's first win of the year was clouded by an injury to Hatley lineman Joseph Neal, who was airlifted with a possible spinal cord injury.
– Okolona 55, New Site 0: Eight different players scored a touchdown for Okolona (2-1), which led 49-0 at halftime. New Site fell to 0-3.
– Senatobia 29, Oxford 20: It was a tight game throughout, but Senatobia (4-0) never trailed. Oxford is 1-3.
– Greenville O'Bannon 51, TCPS 6: O'Bannon (2-2) opened the scoring with a 99-yard run by Jeremy McCray, who later scored on a 63-yard punt return. TCPS slipped to 1-3.
– Water Valley 21, J.Z. George 14: In a battle of former Tupelo assistant coaches, Brad Embry's Blue Devils rallied from an early 14-point deficit to knock off Chris McRae's Jaguars.
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War of the Ring (2004 board game)
War of the Ring | |
Board game | |
Designer | Roberto Di Meglio, Marco Maggi, Francesco Nepitello |
Publisher | Sophisticated Games |
Release date | 2004 |
Players | 2-4 |
Ages | 12+ |
War of the Ring is a 2004 board game featuring the art of John Howe.[1]
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The long awaited masterpiece from three Italian inventors, di Meglio, Maggi and Nepitello. The oversized box contains no less than 204 plastic figures as well as a massive 70x100cm board. Basic and advanced rules enable a wide range of players to tackle this extraordinary game. There are editions in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch and Greek.
Artwork by the world's number one Tolkien illustrator, John Howe.
[edit] External links
- ↑ War of the Ring at Sophisticated Games (accessed 30 April 2011)


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/// Kaltman departs MPAA for Disney
Film News: Exec will serve as Mouse's director of global communications — Elizabeth Kaltman, VP of corporate communications for the Motion Picture Assn. of America, announced today she will be leaving her current post at the MPAA to join Disney's publicity team as director of global communications.
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PITTSBURG, Kan. (AP) — A woman was sentenced to more than 25 years in prison for her role in the methamphetamine-related murder of a Pittsburg man two years ago.
Thirty-two-year-old Amie Lee Ryburn of Pittsburg was sentenced Monday in Crawford County District Court for second-degree murder and manufacture of methamphetamine in the death of 29-year-old Ian Monaghan.
Monaghan's body was discovered in a farm field west of Pittsburg in July 2010. He had been beaten and shot multiple times.
Investigators stopped Ryburn and Charles F. Mitchell later that night in a truck that contained a meth lab.
The Joplin Globe reports (http://bit.ly/12WQhMz ) investigators seized another meth lab at a trailer park outside Pittsburg connected to the case.
Mitchell has pleaded innocent to first-degree murder. A third man was charged with obstruction.
Information from: The Joplin (Mo.) Globe, http://www.joplinglobe.com


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Unlike petites, curvy and tall gals can handle a bigger print, so avoid tiny and twee fingernail-sized cheetah spots. Animal prints tend to steal the spotlight, so wear a piece where you're most comfortable. If you're bottom-heavy, you can draw the eye away from your southern hemisphere by wearing a fun leopard-print top and slimming black pants. Vertical and diagonal-running prints can help the body look longer and slimmer, like Queen Latifah's dress. Lastly, avoid chunky animal-print furs (which add bulk) in favor of sleek, more lightweight materials. A Cruela DeVil coat? No. A form-fitting London Fog trench that's belted at the waist? Absolutely.
Hit the town in this eye-catching grommet trimmed tee. Wear it with black skinny jeans and a fitted blazer or biker jacket and watch the boys line up. Black and white animal print tee ($34, torrid.com).
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Does anyone know of a company that makes a router table that will replace one of the cast iron wings on the Ridgid TS2424. I don't have the room in my shop for another piece of equipment. but I really need a router table. I own a Bosch 1613 EVSK and I hope to be buying a new Porter Cable 892P for a table. Also what is up with the new look at Home Depot, is Emerson still making the saws and the rest of the ridgid power tools. And can I fit a longer set of rails on my TS2424 so it will accomodate a router table and not throw off the balance when up on the herc-u-lift
No announcement yet.
TS2424 router table to replace cast iron wing
Waz----as to who's making the tools---do a search back a few months---it's been covered from every angle.
As to chaning rails/fence---I don't know if there was any such thing as longer rails---I know some people reported shifting the 2424 rails to the right----do a search on that one as well.
Personally, I wouldn't hesitate recommending to anyone how well a Biesemeyer fence works with the saw. You can get those fences in 30 or 52" rail sets---either of which should be good for a router table. I would not recommend removing a cast iron wing.
BTW----I added a 52" Biese', a home made extension table and a router insert-----while the saw could tip if you sat on the right end, it was fine to move----if you end up with a 30", there should be no trouble at all.Dave
There are threads in the other forum on this site discussing the install of the Harbor Freight router table to a saw, a Sears Craftsman, and, if I recall correctly, the Mule router attachment. They are all well detailed as to how they worked. This subject has my attention too, as I want to do the same thing myself.\"Is it Friday yet?\"
While it is a good idea to build you own, the LOML purchased a table for me for our anniversary. She ordered it from Rockler and it came with the plate for my P-C 690. I removed the webbed wing from the right side of the table and inserted the new router table in its place. I have a photo if you would like to see it.
Here is my router table that is attached to my TS2424 LS with the rails slid to the right now being a 3612... The table is from Mulecab http://www.mulecab.com/products.asp?...ucts=3&x=9&y=1
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Rick Leet... Still got the jointer. I would like to find a home for it soon... The Delta DJ15 is showing up tomorrow...
daveferg... I try to keep the shop as clean as possible... Also my two little helpers love to sweep and run the shop vac so I must give them most of the credit...
daveferg and Mr. Arbuckle... The orange on the shop floor is from the previous owner... He had a 64-1/2 Stang sitting in the garage sideways and I guess the paint on the floor was to keep from hitting it... <<Looking over shoulder>> "It would have stopped my wife thou"... He painted it on the wall too... I put some KILZ over that...
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The JET Jointer is what is "FOR SALE"... It really needs a good and caring home... Let me know if anyone is interested...
Here is a picture that my company came and took the other day of my shop for an article they are writing for our company news letter...
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Big Island police are asking for the public's help in providing information about the identity of the driver of an all-purpose vehicle that was involved in a fatal vehicle/pedestrian crash on the Hawai'i Belt Road in Captain Cook on June 10.
Thanks to tips from the public, police recovered the 2002 Chevrolet Blazer, license JGX 345, in Captain Cook on June 12. It is silver or pewter with license plate JGX 345. It may have been operated by a Hispanic man with the nickname "Mijo," who may frequent the South Kona area.
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Grace, the mother of a 6-year-old daughter, was last seen on June 10, 1983. She lived at 1619 N. Pennsylvania Avenue in Mason City.
Her daughter spent the night of June 10 with her grandparents, while Grace said she was going out with friends. According to reports, when her parents brought her daughter home the following day, Grace was not there. Her bed was found turned down as if someone was ready to go to bed and her wallet and driver's license were left behind.
Her social security number has never been used since her disappearance. It is suspected that Esquivel was taken against her will.
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If the West truly wants to curtail Russian aggression in the Ukraine, Eastern Europe or elsewhere around the globe, it first needs to craft a strong and well-coordinated energy plan. I believe that, in addition to foreign policy debacles like the "reset button" and the Syrian "red line," the absence of such a plan contributed greatly to Russian President Vladimir Putin's decision to invade Crimea.
But while Europe is dependent on Russian energy today, that doesn't always have to be the case. What the past month has drawn into stark relief is Putin's vulnerability, not his strength. In a world of falling energy prices and rapidly developing alternative resources, from fracking to solar, the Russian economy is already set up for a tough fight. Provoking the West will only accelerate the process.
It's ironic that, in the years following the collapse of the Soviet Union, what Russia lost in terms of political and military power over the West was gained back in economic influence. Throughout the 1990's, Europe became heavily dependent on cheap Russian oil and natural gas to heat its homes, power its automobiles and run its factories.
They also poured money into the country. Germany, Europe's largest economy, currently has over 6,000 companies operating in Russia and has invested twenty billion euros there over the last two decades.
Today, approximately a third of the natural gas consumed in the European Union comes from Russia – with 40% of it traveling via pipeline through Ukraine. Some countries are more dependent on Russian gas than others. The Czech Republic, for example, imports nearly all of its energy from them, while Germany clocks in at over 50%.
Given this reversal of fortunes, Putin is betting – accurately - he will encounter little resistance from the European Union from his recent Crimea land grab. He may even believe he could cleave the Ukraine into several states without much further political discomfort. Just the mere threat of a supply shock could cause Europe to fall back into recession.
While this may be true in a tactical sense, Russia is running a great strategic risk: marginalizing its biggest customer.
President Obama recently chided Europe as being ill-prepared to handle an energy shock: "This entire event has pointed toward the need for Europe to look into how it can diversify its energy sources," he told leaders gathered in Brussels.
Seriously? This from a country that has revolutionized the exploitation of fossil fuels in the last decade with virtually no support (and even that may be generous) of a national energy policy, scolding Europeans for being ill prepared? To anyone associated with the industry over this period as I have been, running energy businesses in both the U.S. and Europe, this was really a head-slapping moment in American public diplomacy.
The EU has done far more than the U.S. over the last decade to modernize its energy infrastructure and diversify its supplies. Since 2009, the last time the Russians monkeyed around with the natural gas supply to make a political point, the EU created a system of interconnectors capable of moving large volumes of gas from countries that are relatively well supplied from sources other than Russia to those that are more dependent.
To fill the system, Europe has built 22 import terminals with six more under construction, which could handle around 220 billion cubic meters (BCM) of natural gas imports. Keep in mind that number is compared to a total consumption in the EU of 421 BCM in 2013, of which Russia supplied around 130 BCM. And electricity generation counted for one quarter of gas usage, some of which can be substituted for coal or nuclear in a pinch.
Europe has also invested in gas storage. Since 2005, storage capacity in the EU has growth about twenty percent to 94 BCM with another 12 BCM to come on in the next few years, according to CERA. That is clearly part of the reason Putin's timing has been so bad on all of this. After such a mild winter in Europe, storage is full and could, in theory, supply the continent for several months.
And finally, Europe has been the world's leader in the development of sustainable sources of energy. They have built so much wind and solar capacity over the last two decades that, on a sunny and windy day in Germany, around half of the countries peak electricity demand can be met from these sources. So much so, in fact, that the country's largest utilities have taken enormous losses in the last few quarters as the sale of peak power – often their most profitable product – has declined precipitously.
While Europe has made some great strides managing energy once they have it and is working to reduce demand, they still need a great deal of supply to keep the lights on. This is where the U.S. could step up. The shale revolution in the U.S. has unlocked billions of cubic feet of reserves just waiting to be exported to its allies in Europe. As such, the Obama Administration should do whatever it takes to support U.S. companies looking to export natural gas abroad and put in place incentives to hurry along construction of export facilities.
In terms of capacity, the U.S. could supply 10% to 20% of Europe's natural gas needs by 2015 and over a quarter by 2020 (which is what Russia supplies today). When combined with increased exports from Nigeria and the Middle East, as well as their own fracking initiatives, Europe could potentially be off Russian gas in just a few short years.


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Twenty-six years of marriage to a Moroccan Jew has impacted my life in every possible way. With traditional holiday celebrations, stirring prayer melodies, mystical superstitions, deep spirituality and warm hospitality, Moroccan Jewish customs infuse every aspect of our lives. But perhaps some of the most significant of them all are on the epicurean front, where expansive culinary delights and exotic spices are showcased by elaborate table presentations.
There may be no better example of such a tradition than the famous and beloved Mimouna, a celebration that takes place at the conclusion of Pesach. It is an open house of sorts, where families visit neighbors and friends to celebrate the end of the Pesach holiday together. Some say that the word Mimouna is derived from the Hebrew word emunah (faith) and may also be a reference to Maimon, the father of Rambam, whose yahrtzeit is marked on this day.
Mimouna used to be celebrated exclusively by Moroccans, but when Moroccan Jews emigrated en masse to Israel, Montreal and France, they brought Mimouna and many other beloved traditions with them. Today, Mimouna is widely celebrated in Israel, and not just by Moroccans. Many Israelis gather in parks all over the country to picnic and compete over who has the best moufletta.
Depending on your Moroccan city of origin, you will have different ways of celebrating Mimouna. Personally, I have experienced Mimounas throughout the world, including some in Paris, New York and Israel. Despite differences between one beautifully-laden table and the next, the essential symbols of spring, good luck, prosperity and freedom from slavery are always present.
A beautiful, decorative bowl, filled with white flour, signifies prosperity. The symbolic number five (the chamsah – the hand of G-d) is represented in multiple ways: five eggs, five whole fava beans and five silver coins pressed into the flour. Stalks of wheat grace the table as an allusion to both matzoh and moufletta. Other standard fare includes a bowl of sculpted butter and another of sweet honey. Pitchers of milk and buttermilk, dried fruits arranged like artwork and sweet couscous known as berkooks grace the table. As a symbol of fertility, a whole, raw fish is presented on a beautiful platter decorated with flowers and greens, and oftentimes adorned with a gold necklace or pearls!
The dish that takes center stage at Mimouna is the moufletta, a delicious, thin, crêpe-like pancake that is delicate, yet stretchy. Round, like shmura matzoh, but definitely chametz, the moufletta signifies a gastronomic bridge between matzoh and bread. Before arrogantly running to eat bread, which represents the ego, the Moroccans transition from the matzoh. The main idea, according to Rabbi Raphael Benchimol of Manhattan Sephardic Congregation, is that the month of Nisan is a time for geulah (redemption) and Mashiach, and even though Nisan is almost over, we should not lose hope. By eating the moufletta, we are reminded of the matzoh of geulah from Egypt and the possibility that Mashiach can come at any time.
After the mistress of the house presents the moufletta, it is spread with butter and honey and then rolled like a cigar. She would announce "Terbeh ohsa'ed!" – be successful and happy.
One year, my family traveled to Israel for Pesach. Here I was, longing for my Passover dishes, my dining room and my cooking. (Don't worry, though, being married to a Moroccan means that you still have to clean the house from top to bottom, even if you're not home for Pesach. We also set the table, complete with matzoh and a full seder plate!) While I missed the familiarity of Pesach at home, my husband's only concern was where we would celebrate Mimouna at the conclusion of Pesach.
We ended up spending the last days of Pesach in Teveria. Just before candle lighting, I phoned Rabbi Elkabetz, a local mekubal (someone who gives blessings). In my broken Hebrew, I introduced myself, "Ani Kim Amzallag," (I am Kim Amzallag) to which he responded, "Ima v'aba sheli mishpachat Amzallag!" (My mother and father both come from Amzallag families.)
I asked Rabbi Elkabetz, "Midaber anglit? Tsfartit? Sfaradit?" (Do you speak English? French? Spanish?) We then proceeded to converse in Spanish! "Benga en neustro casa para Mimouna!" (Come to our home for Mimouna) he urged. Baruch Hashem, we had a place to go!
As it turned out, the mashgiach at our hotel was also Moroccan. We spent Shabbos and the three-day holiday with him, his wife and their ten children. Despite my lack of Hebrew and her lack of English, we got along just fine. She immediately invited us to her mother's house for Mimouna. It turned out, of course, that they lived in the same neighborhood as Rabbi Elkabetz! My husband was relieved – and we were thrilled – because he simply could not fathom ending Pesach without celebrating Mimouna!
For the Recipe "Moufletta" that accompanied this article click here.
This Recipe was featured in Kosher Inspired, Issue 4, April 2011. Kosher Inspired is brought to you by Mishpacha Magazine.
Kim Rosenberg Amzallag has taught Sephardic cooking classes and serves as Director of Sales and Marketing for Kosher Inspired. Kim Kushner, who holds kosher cooking classes ar ound NYC, contributed to this article and photo shoot. Visit her at kimkushnercuisine.com


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The Top 10 Worst Artists To Win a Grammy
There have been a lot of so-called artists over the years that have won Grammys that truly didn't deserve them in the first place. For an award that is held in such high regard, it's a bit perplexing how the Grammy voters just hand out the coveted gilded gramophone statuettes like they were freakin' Dum Dum lollipops.
10. Celine Dion
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Just because you have a great voice doesn't mean you can create great music. Celine Dion is pretty much the quintessential example of this scenario.
Dion has been given a handful of gilded gramophones in her day and most definitely did not deserve any of them. No one is questioning Celine's respectable vocal chops, it's her soulless music and psychotic stage antics that make her impact on music nothing more than a wart that needs to be removed. Some people may think that huge pop epics like "My Heart Will Go On" are good for the music industry, but songs this overdramatic have a serious way of dumbing down music listeners with each and every play.
9. Enya
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Giving out an award for Best New Age Album is pretty much the equivalent of some random kid winning Most Improved Soccer Player at fat camp.
Irish vocalist Enya has nabbed four Grammys over the years and has dominated the genre by selling over 26.5 million records in the United States alone. As far as the pop world goes, I can understand why sh***y artists like Britney Spears and 'N Sync sell records, but I honestly cannot wrap my head around why Enya is so popular and how she has been so successful. Her music is basically just piano white noise with someone humming fantasy-inspired gibberish on top of it.
She also has to have some of the worst song titles of all-time. "Waterfall," "Relaxation," and "The Memory of the Trees" have to be my least favorite. Lord of the Rings fans must eat this s*** up.
By the way, if you're thinking it, Yanni has never won a Grammy.
8. Nelly
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I gotta say that Nelly's only okay song is "Country Grammar" and the only real reason why is because of the beat and production. "Hot in Herre" is a close second. Either way, the dude is bum.
Nelly won Best Male Rap Solo Performance for "Hot in Herre" and somehow beat out Eminem for "Without Me" to boot. He also found himself on the winning side of things for his collaboration with Kelly Rowland for "Dilemma." I know most awards don't mean s*** to begin with and the Rap Solo category has been a mess since day one, but I still can't understand how this clown got praise for his work.
Nelly is not only a joke of an MC, he's also one of the key players in the early-'00s that helped turn hip-hop into a bubblegum pop package ripe 'n ready for MTV. Even calling the song "Dilemma" a "Rap Collaboration" is an insult to the genre.
7. Hootie & The Blowfish
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1996 was a rough year in pop music, and Hootie had the very easy task of beating out Alanis Morissette, Joan Osborne, and Shania Twain for the Best New Artist Grammy. Luckily for them, the people who gave them this award were very fond of horrible, sentimental soft-rock. When I sit back and think about some of the worst artists of the '90s, Hootie is always on the top of my list. I'm not saying that some of the dudes in the band aren't talented musicians. I'm just saying that they were just a group of guys who chose to water down their skills and create popular pop hits to sell more records. Although, I guess Hootie didn't know at the time that they had recorded songs that were basically the equivalent of a sexually transmitted disease.
6. All-4-One
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All-4-One's ear-bleeding hit "I Swear" won a Grammy in 1995 for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group and it also stood atop the Billboard charts at #1 for eleven weeks. *Facepalm*
I will accept that these guys do have some decent pipes and can harmonize pretty good, but the direction they decided to take their careers with "I Swear" instantly put them on long list of other horrible groups that have poisoned the well with even more bubblegum trash. "I Swear" is up there with some of the most annoying songs ever recorded, and the group themselves are truly one of the cheesiest the music scene has ever seen.
It makes my head want to implode that idiots like All-4-One can get a Grammy while legendary artists like Neil Young have never once took a statuette home. Balls.
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Latest Cuba Opinion Survey: Repression High, Reforms Weak
The International Republican Institute (IRI) has just released its yearly public opinion survey conducted within Cuba between January 20 – February 20, 2013.
Among the key findings:
– Repression of free speech and civil liberties remains high. A majority of respondents (69 percent) answered that in the last two years it has not gotten easier to speak one's mind in public without retribution.
– Cuts in government jobs and the lack of private sector opportunities are driving Cubans into the informal/black market economy to survive. Despite government claims that the private sector is expanding, responses suggest that employment in this sector increased by only three percent from last year. In contrast, respondents who claimed to work in the informal sector expanded by nine percent.
– Hesitancy to respond to sensitive, politically-oriented questions persists; 15 percent of respondents refused to answer whether they think Cubans should vote to choose their president, and 20 percent did not answer when asked if, under certain circumstances, the government represses its own people.
– Cubans seem optimistic about economic reforms implemented over the last six years and believe them to be important. However, 64 percent say they are not benefiting from these reforms directly. Those who say they benefit are mostly concentrated in Havana and the western provinces of the island.
– Despite reports of increased access to the Internet on the island and the connection of the island's first fiber optic cable, only four percent of respondents reported having access to both Internet and email.
See the full survey here.
A total of 688 Cuban adults were asked questions ranging from access to Internet and cell phone usage, their outlook on their economic future and the state of repression against Cubans by the Castro government. The survey was conducted in 14 Cuban provinces and has a margin of error of +/- 3.7 percent, and a 95 percent level of confidence. This survey was the eighth of its kind conducted by IRI on the island since 2007.
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They're not reforms, not even weak ones, just measures taken for the sole purpose of maintaining the totalitarian system afloat and essentially unaltered, except in cosmetic terms. I refuse to believe the world is so stupid as to believe otherwise, but it is definitely shitty enough to pretend it does.
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Looks like we'll be seeing more of these movies remade direct to DVD. In terms of the ASYLUM theme from House on Haunted Hill... I wonder if those mentally ill advocates are going to lose some brain cells over this? LOL
Looks like Jeffery Combs is back in it...
Here is the IMBD page ... http://imdb.com/title/tt0827782/
Dark Castle Heads To DVD With WB
Dark Castle Entertainment, a joint venture launched by filmmakers Joel Silver and Robert Zemeckis, has signed a deal with Warner Premiere to produce two or three films a year directly for DVD, beginning with the sequel Return to House on Haunted Hill, Variety reported. The company will also produce original digital content for the Internet and wireless platforms that will be used to complement direct-to-DVD releases, or to tell stand-alone stories that further the Dark Castle brand.
Dark Castle was created with the intent to produce low-budget horror films in the spirit of the late William Castle. Some of the company's previous films include House on Haunted Hill, Thir13en Ghosts, House of Wax and The Reaping. Warner Brothers launched Warner Premiere last year to make a play in the increasingly competitive direct-to-DVD and digital arenas.
Dark Castle will produce not just horror titles for Warner Premiere, but other genre pics as well, including action films and thrillers. The projects could encompass prequels, sequels and original titles that fit the Dark Castle brand. For the high-definition market, the companies will introduce new features such as "navigational cinema" technology that will allow viewers to interact with the storyline on both HD and Blu-ray formats.
Return to House on Haunted Hill will ship in October in both standard and high-definition versions. The disc will include seven viewer choices, leading to over 90 iterations of the storyline, according to Warner Premiere. Other film projects in development under the pact include the supernatural thriller Widow Whisps, the psychological suspense tale Odds and Cheerleaders in Trouble, an homage to 1980s slasher films.
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On Wednesday, May 22nd, CityLax is hosting a great night of lacrosse (and fundraising!) at the Gansevoort Park in Manhattan. The event will run from 8:30 to 11:30 and will be teeming with current CityLax volunteers, pro lacrosse players, and the New York City lacrosse faithful.
Billy Bitter is DJing the event, and professional players like Max Seibald will be in attendance, and looking to mingle a bit. Want to get up close and personal with some stars? Tell Max how to beat Denver? Well, here's your chance!
There will also be some giveaways, prizes (lacrosse related and not), and a very good time had by all. You could win a gift certificate to a top NYC restaurant, a duffel bag from Hudson Sutler, or a number of other memorabilia pieces. In the end, this event serves to connect the NYC lacrosse community, and will help fund future efforts by CityLax to Grow The Game in the five boroughs.
Tickets are still available for purchase, and if you're looking to have a great Wednesday night in the City, this could be your key to kicking it off right! If you're a first time UBER user, you can also get a $20 discount. Not too shabby!
It's going to be a great night of lacrosse in NYC, so get involved and help out CityLax, all while treating yourself just a bit.


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General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is already something all software companies should take into account. The key principle of GDPR is that privacy is a fundamental right. Starting from May 2018 companies that operate with personal user data might start getting hefty fines for not complying.
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Our experience publication named "Prototizer: Agile on Steroids" has been accepted for publishing in FlexiMDE workshop @ MODELS' 2015 International Conference.
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The CODIFIC team wishes you happy and sunny summer holidays.
As of today we are proud to be ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 27001:2013 certified, assuring the quality of management and information security respectively.
As of today we have 5 new interns starting @ Codific. We are extremely excited as this is an experimental trajectory and something that has never done to the best of our knowledge.
In collaboration with CADIS, we have launched the smart-grid system for private customers who would like to monitor their water consumption.
As of 1st of October we have reinforced our team with 2 interns who will be working on the currenly projects.
Over the summer we went and refactored our whole firm. We are now Codific and we make code terrific.
As of 1st of June we have expanded our team with two software developers - Nikolay Dyakov and Stanimir Dimitrov.
We have launched our first iPad application that is a tool for geriatric assessment for elderly patients to be used by general practitioners.
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text: Let's Help Newt Gingrich Find a New Terrible Hype SongErin Gloria Ryan1/31/12 12:40pmFiled to: Newt GingrichGopRepublicansMusicHype songs2012 presidential campaignflorida primarytweetFbPolitics50EditPromoteShare to KinjaToggle Conversation toolsGo to permalink Shouting penis Newt Gingrich has been ordered to stop playing Eye of the Tiger at campaign rallies on account of the fact that he doesn't have permission to deploy it in public. But with the Florida primaries already underway, what's he supposed to play instead? Let's mine the cheesiest depths of Jock Jams and find him a new psych up song.EMF - "Unbelievable"Because much of what is said by Newt Gingrich (and most politicians, really) is unbelievable. Not, like, "incredible, amazing." Unbelievable as in "that is not a factual statement; I am unable to believe it."Limp Bizkit - "Nookie"Angry guy grabbing his crotch while strutting down the street, tailed by a group of inexplicably attractive women. Stick it up your yeah, America!R Kelly - "I Believe I Can Fly"Say what you will about Newt Gingrich's shortcomings; a lack of self esteem isn't one of them. Gingrich believes he can do anything. He can leave his illness-stricken wives for younger, hotter ones while running on a family values platform. He can build an America on the Moon— Moonmerica! He can be a career politician who has worked in Washington DC for decades and run for President on a platform of getting to Washington and shaking things up! If he can dream it, he can do it!New Kids on the Block - "Hangin' Tough"This song is about the sort of swagger that ends up getting kids punched in the face which, coincidentally, is the sort of swagger Newt has.Mims - "This Is Why I'm Hot""I'm hot cause I'm fly. You ain't cause you not." That's the kind of impenetrable logic that will win you a debate."Space Jam" movie theme songAgain, because of the whole "moon colony" thing.MC Hammer - "2 Legit 2 Quit"Yeah, he's probably not going to get the Republican nomination, but that doesn't mean that Gingrich should drop out. He's legit. Almost overly so. And because of that, he'll never be able to cease whatever it is that he's doing.John Ashcroft - "Let the Eagle Soar"Our former Attorney General John Ashcroft was not only a purely evil analog of the Lawrence Welk show, he was also an accomplished vocalist and lyricist. His glorious, vagina-shutting rendition of "Let the Eagle Soar" is the perfect match for Romney's "America the Beautiful."Joe Esposito - "You're The Best"The Manchurian candidate of hype songs would be a perfect choice for Gingrich, if he hadn't already played it at a bunch of campaign rallies earlier this month. Let's hope that by now he's mastered the crane pose.AdvertisementNewt Gingrich sued for using 'Eye of the Tiger' at campaign rallies [THR]Reply50 repliesLeave a reply


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The Philadelphia Eagles have reached agreement on a five-year contract with Pro Bowl defensive end Jason Babin, who had a breakout season with Tennessee last year and who two years ago was allowed to leave Philadelphia for free agency.
Babin played for the Eagles in 2009 then signed with the Titans in free agency and had a career-best 12.5 sacks playing under defensive line coach Jim Washburn. He's now reunited with Washburn, who joined the Eagles in the same role during the offseason.
The Eagles won't be able to officially announce an agreement with Babin until Friday, but his publicist Amanda Mitchell confirmed the deal to The Associated Press on Thursday.
Babin wrote: "Back to Philadelphia, Back with Washburn….QB Killers!" on his Twitter site.
A first-round pick by Houston in 2004, the 31-year-old Babin never had more than five sacks in a season until last year. He has 30 career sacks in seven seasons playing for five different teams.
Babin will play opposite two-time Pro Bowl end Trent Cole. He joins a crowded line that includes 2010 first-round pick Brandon Graham, Juqua Parker, Ricky Sapp, Darryl Tapp, Daniel Te'o-Nesheim and CFL veteran Philip Hunt. Parker was the starter in 2010 with a rotation but Hunt and now Babin have signed via free agency. Graham isn't expected to be ready for the start of the season after having surgery for a torn knee ligament late last year. This marks a HUGE upgrade at the position from the 2010 squad.
Rumors of another Washburn disciple returning to the fold have been squashed as Albert Haynesworth has been traded to the New England Patriots (5th round pick). Jason Babin has agreed to a 5-year deal ($30M) with the Eagles. Babin will report to camp immediately as he'd been in Philadelphia to negotiate the deal.
Nnamdi Asomugha rumored to either NY Jets or Houston Texans (not SF 49ers). Haynesworth to New England. Reggie Bush to Miami. Plaxico Burress rumored to be heading back to either NY Giants or Pittsburgh Steelers. Can we stop talking about them now and focus on DeSean Jackson's holdout and the trade of Kevin Kolb to Arizona please?
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December Daily 2010 | Day Twenty
Welcome to Day Twenty!
For any of you who have made it this far, nice work.
I know this is a challenging project even when you work to make it really simple. There are tons of people that finish at the end of the month or at other times during the year when the time is right. The key for this (and any other project) is making some time be the right time.
There are also many people who don't finish. I hope, if you are one of those people, that you feel absolutely NO GUILT and that whatever memories you were able to document will bring you or someone you know joy in the future. Sometimes it's just not the right time, circumstance, etc., for a project.
WHITE CIRCLE PAPER UPDATE : If you are still on the lookout for the white paper I used on the cover of my book this year, here's some available through Amazon: Mulberry Whimzy Paper- Beehive 25x37 Inch Sheet (special thanks to Susan at Catslife Press Rubber Stamps for emailing me that link).
To photograph our tree like this I followed these instructions from Autumn at Write.Click.Scrapbook. The Red Dots Rectangle Label is from Paper Source. The gold pen is from Faber-Castell's new craft line which will be debuting at the big Craft & Hobby Show in January.
Next to the tree is a photobooth strip that Chris came home with the other day. Love.
On the back of the photobooth strip is another sweet little tree that Simon drew.
And today I was the lucky recipient of a card from him.
The other part of the Red Dots Rectangle Label from page one is adhered in the bottom area. Just a bit of stitching added for good measure. I think the stitching could be one of my favorite things this year.
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If you live in St Louis and need to rent a roll-off container, we've created this simple guide to give you a hand. Renting a roll off canister isn't overly complicated, but understanding what information you'll need to provide and what questions you should ask will help save you time and money. There are two things every dumpster company will need to know before providing an accurate price quote:
What Size Dumpster Do You Need?
Here are some examples of canister sizes used for common projects that require a city of St Louis dumpster rental.
- 10 yard dumpster – small remodeling projects and medium sized clean ups.
- 20 yard dumpster – medium sized renovation projects and large home cleanup projects
- 30 yard dumpster – generally used for larger remodeling and renovations
- 40 yard dumpster – are normally only used for the largest of projects
We have provided more detailed information on selecting the correct dumpster size here.
What Type of Materials Will You Be Putting In Your Container?
Here are some examples of common projects and the type of dumpster they require:
- For construction & remodeling projects request a construction dumpster.
- For driveway & porch repairs request a concrete dumpster./li>
- For landscaping & yard clean-up you may need a dirt dumpster
- For home cleanup projects you'll need a trash dumpster
3 Simple Steps…
There are three simple steps that you will want to follow. The first is gathering the information you will need to provide each company when requesting a price quote.
Second, there are specific questions you should ask of each company to help ensure you don't incur any additional fees or penalties beyond the price you are quoted.
Lastly, picking a good location and properly preparing the site where the canister will be placed will make your project more efficient and help avoid any potential damage to your property.
Getting Organized Before Calling For Price Quotes
Taking a few moments to gather the information that each company will require to be able to provide a price quote is time well spent. You will need to provide three basic pieces of information to every company you request a price quote from.
The first thing they are going to want to know is the type of waste material you will be putting in the canister and how much of it there will be. This will help them provide a recommendation on the most appropriate sized canister for your situation. Most roll off rental companies can provide four sizes – 10, 20, 30, and 40 yards.
If there is some uncertainty about the appropriate size for your project it is recommended that you choose the larger of the sizes under consideration as to avoid ultimately needing to rent two containers if the first turns out not to be large enough.
Understanding the type of waste material you will be disposing of will also allow the companies to make sure you are aware types of materials that are prohibited from disposed of.
Once you know what size canister you need, you will need to provide the rental company with the specific delivery date you require for your project and how many days you will need to keep the unit. This will allow each company to check their inventory and make sure they have a the size container you require available on the dates that you need it.
Because all companies have limited inventory it is best to organize this information and contact the rental companies at least one week in advance to get price quotes and schedule your delivery.
Getting Price Quotes
Now that you've gathered all the information you'll need to provide to receive price quotes its best to put together a list of reputable companies to contact. The simplest way to get the names of some reputable companies is to ask friends, neighbours, or any contractors you may know for a recommendation.
It is also quite easy to use the Internet to identify companies who have received positive reviews from past customers, and while online check their rating with the Better Business Bureau.
Once you have your list together you will need to call each company to get a price quote. In addition to providing them with the information you have organized and getting a price quote there are a few other questions you might want to ask.
Prices can be quoted in several different ways and you're going to want to make sure you have a firm price quote, and understand any possible additional fees or penalties. While some companies quote prices based solely on the size of the canister others quote prices based on the size of the canister and have a weight limit. Be sure to ask each company if there is a weight limit on the price quoted and if so what are the additional fees if you were to go over that limit.
Also, when a company takes your canister to the landfill there will certainly be landfill charges. You should definitely ask if the price quoted includes landfill charges or are they an additional fee above and beyond the price quoted.
Beyond weight and landfill fees there is also the potential for additional costs in the form of penalties. Penalties are most often associated with disposing of prohibited materials in the canister, so it is always a good idea to ask each company for a list of prohibited items.
There may also be penalties if it becomes necessary for you to keep the canister for longer than the amount of time you have scheduled. So it's always a good idea to ask each company ahead of time if there are additional costs for keeping the canister longer than scheduled.
Once you've gathered your list of potential rental companies and have received price quotes from each as well as understand the likelihood of additional fees and penalties for each company you will be in a position to make a much more informed decision.
Arrival Day – What To Do When Your Roll Off Arrives
You've picked your company, scheduled delivery, and now you need to prepare the site where your canister will be placed. It is important that the delivery driver have easy access to the location.
One thing to keep in mind is that if you plan on having the container placed on the street it may be necessary to get a permit from the St Louis city offices.
If you're going to have the container located on your property it is definitely a good idea to not have it placed on any soft ground or grassy areas. As the canisters are quite heavy and can do significant damage if not properly supported.
Even if you are having the canister placed on your asphalt or concrete driveway it is a good idea to have some plywood available to place under the roll off containers wheels to help prevent any damage to your driveway.
Once you start filling the container it is recommended that you not fill it more than 75% of the way full and definitely not higher than the canister's walls. As the driver will need to cover the canister as they transported to the landfill.
So there you have it, a simple process of gathering the information you need to provide to the rental companies. A few questions you need to ask in addition to the standard price quote to make sure you get not only the best price but avoid any potential additional fees and penalties. And a few things you need to do to make sure that the site where the canister will be located is properly prepared to avoid doing any damage to your property.
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Sephora opens in Tupelo
Sephora had its grand opening this morning in Tupelo. The makeup and beauty retailer is inside the JCPenney location in The Mall at Barnes Crossing.
At 8:45 a.m., 70 people were in line to get a free gift card with mystery values. Employees let everyone in 10 minutes early and did the ribbon cutting.
Sephora has 750 gift bags for customers today. We left at 10:15 a.m. and there were still plenty left.
The store is open when JCP is open, usually 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
More photos at link at bottom of this story.
Cook's Place store on the move
Jody Lehman, owner of A Cook's Place, sent this email out at 11 a.m.:
Things Are Changing at A Cook's Place
"I wanted to let all of our customers know that we will be closing our current physical store location at the end of the year. At the same time, we will be trying out a new location at the Joyful Creations Gift Market on McCullough Blvd."
H.M. Richards expanding again
Just got back from a groundbreaking ceremony for upholstered furniture manufacturer H.M. Richards.
The company is adding 86,000 square feet to its 730,000 square foot facility in the Harry A. Martin North Lee Industrial Complex in Baldwyn. The company, founded in 1997, is expanding for the seventh time. Starting with 51 employees, the company now employs 650 and could add more if business warrants.
Company vice president of operations Joey Tarrant, seen in this photo, said H.M. Richards has added two production lines in the past year and 110 employees. The new addition, consisting mainly of finished goods warehousing, can accommodate three additional production lines.
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text: A Sad Woman Lost Her Entire Life Savings in the Facebook IPO and Now Wants Her Money BackCasey Chan11/06/12 9:00pmFiled to: Facebookfacebook ipoMoneyFinance124EditPromoteShare to KinjaToggle Conversation toolsGo to permalink A lot of average joes put on their faux-finance cap during the Facebook IPO and hoped it would get them rich. Everyone uses Facebook therefore everyone wants to buy Facebook stock, the logic went. Yeah, it didn't work out that way. I'm sure a lot of people lost money. One poor woman, Uma Swaminathan, lost her entire life savings and kinda wants a re-do. Advertisement Uma Swaminathan, who's a retired teacher and a widow, is trying to get restitution on the money she lost during the Facebook IPO. She had ordered her broker, Vanguard, to buy 6,200 shares of Facebook but then she changed her mind when Facebook didn't begin trading as expected. Vanguard supposedly didn't cancel in time and now she's lost a good chunk of change.Furthermore, Swaminathan has beef with Morgan Stanley too. According to Reuters: Advertisement Morgan Stanley, she said, "informed their own privileged clients" that it was downgrading its outlook on the stock, just before the IPO, and then issued more shares while raising the price "just to suck more suckers into the stock," according to her FINRA complaint filed in July.I'm pretty sure once the money is gone, the money is gone but Swaminathan wants $1.9 million in damages. Good luck? [Reuters via Business Insider]Reply124 repliesLeave a reply