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Teacher resources and professional development across the curriculum
Teacher professional development and classroom resources across the curriculum
Classroom Excerpts
In this section, you will relate Dr. Paratore's lecture and the reading to teaching practices in classroom excerpts.
Now you will observe word study instruction and practice in five classrooms -- two kindergarten, two first-grade, and one combined first- and second-grade. You will see teachers working with the whole class and with small groups, using classroom charts and texts to promote word study.
Watch the classroom excerpts in two parts -- first, the two kindergarten classrooms, then the first-grade and first- and second-grade classrooms. Use the video images below to locate where to begin viewing.
After viewing the kindergarten classes, consider these questions:
After viewing the first-grade and first- and second-grade classes, consider these questions:
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Many Internet service providers keep records of user behavior—though not for long. The US government would, once again, like to change that by adopting some form of "data retention" requirement for ISPs. That's because, as Jason Weinstein of the Department of Justice put it today, "data retention is [now] fundamental to the Department's work in investigating and prosecuting almost every type of crime."
There's no call yet for specifics, though the US surely has its eye on the (controversial) European model: ISPs must hang onto logs for at least six months but no more than two years. These "logs" are huge databases that grow exponentially as more devices access the Internet and do so for longer periods of time; there's a reason most ISPs only hang onto this information for a few months right now. After that, it's simply deleted.
That's great for privacy. It's less great for cops who are, say, investigating a serious felony that occurred 91 days ago only to find that their trail has hit a dead end because the data was deleted on day 90.
Lurid examples
Weinstein made this case to the House Judiciary Committee by way of an example:
In a 2006 hearing before another committee in this House, an agent of the Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation gave a heart-wrenching example of the harm that a lack of data retention can cause. He described how an undercover operation discovered a movie, depicting the rape of a two-year-old child that was being traded on a peer-to-peer file sharing network. Investigators were able to determine that the movie had first been traded four months earlier. So, investigators promptly sent a subpoena to the ISP that had first transmitted the video, asking for the name and address of the customer who had sent the video. The ISP reported that it didn't have the records. Despite considerable effort, the child was not rescued and the criminals involved were not apprehended.
John Douglass of the International Association of Chiefs of Police, who spoke next, had an example of his own—this time a positive one of how important electronic data can be to an investigation.
On July 26, 2006, 22 year old Tori Vienneau and her 10 month infant son, Dean were murdered in their 2 bedroom apartment in San Diego. Tori was found strangled in her living room and baby Dean was found strangled and hung from his crib in one of the adjoining bedrooms. This horrifying crime scene triggered an exhaustive 18 month investigation.
The case was ultimately solved exclusively by the circumstantial evidence, including cell text message content and cell tower data from Verizon Wireless. The defendant denied any involvement in the killings and provided an intricate and extensive alibi.
Investigators focused their attention on Dennis Potts almost immediately because he was rumored to have had dinner plans with Tori on the night of her murder. Mr. Potts denied these rumors of dinner plans and the victim's cell phone was examined for any text messages between the two of them supporting/refuting such rumors. In a most interesting twist, all incoming and outgoing text messages prior to 6:30 pm on the night of the killings had been deleted. The victim's cell phone provider was contacted, but the text message content was not stored by the cell provider and therefore could not be recovered that way. Over the ensuing months, the victim's phone was subjected to extensive forensic analysis in the hopes of recovering some of these messages.
The defendant's cell phone carrier (Verizon Wireless) was also contacted and investigators were told incoming text message content (victim to defendant texts only) was preserved only for 3-5 days. In a stroke of good luck, this incoming data still existed and was preserved. It later proved to be pivotal in proving the defendant's guilt. The text message content proved not only that the defendant lied to investigators and that the two did, in fact, have plans to meet that evening, but also that the defendant was checking to see if the victim and her son were alone in the apartment.
Verizon also provided the cell tower data for the defendant's phone. This data, coupled with some additional testing, showed that the defendant's alibi was false and he was not where he said he was. Furthermore, at the time of the killings, his cell phone "pinged" off of a cell tower only 500 yards from the victim's apartment. This became the single most important piece of evidence linking the defendant to the killings and to his ultimate conviction in September, 2009.
Target or dragnet?
ISPs and phone companies aren't overly excited by the idea of new retention rules. They say that they already work with investigators, and point out that police can ask at any time for a specific user's data to be preserved and it will be.
Kate Dean, who represented ISPs at the hearing, made clear that her industry "has come to the understanding that a blanket legal requirement to retain Internet usage data for established time periods is certain to present significant challenges to the communications industry, both for well-established companies and newer online media enterprises, as well as unintended consequences which are incapable of precise identification."
Instead, the ISPs could support "further opportunities to innovate around the preservation model" which targets specific users, rather than some requirement to store terabytes of information on every single subscriber.
Congress hasn't yet proposed specific legislation in this area, but the hearing suggests some might be coming. John Morris of the Center for Democracy & Technology warned Congress about the privacy and free speech dangers of a lengthy retention mandate.
"Mandatory data retention is a risky and costly path to go down," Morris concluded, "and one that is all the more problematic because once Congress opens the door to mandating that service providers amass huge tracking databases documenting citizens' Internet usage, it will be hard to close it. If Congress were to impose data retention on even just a narrow category of service providers, and even for a narrow category of crimes, there would be a strong and inevitable push to broaden the scope and reach of data retention. Congress should not cross this risky line."

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the Yemaya is a beautiful soft lightweight flowing rayon piece. The shape is a wide palazzo style jumpsuit that wears more like an elegant sun dress.
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DeveloperWiki:Internal Projects
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Infrastructure Projects
- 3 Packaging Projects
- 4 Web Projects
- 5 Coding Projects
This article is part of the DeveloperWiki.
This page is meant to list a lot of the projects Arch developers keep busy with. Yes, there are things to do outside of packaging. If you are interested in anything, this page should help you get in contact with the right people. If you are looking for something to do, this is always a good place to start.
Some of these projects have dedicated discussion areas, such as the release engineering and pacman development mailing lists. Other ones are less formal- some of the communication may just be person to person emails or on the arch-dev lists if it appeals to a larger crowd. Remember that if you are interested in these less-formal projects, you should let the names listed below know so they will include you on any communication regarding the project.
Infrastructure Projects
Developer Tooling
Primarily developer-side tools (devtools, namcap) and server-side (db-scripts) work.
Mirror Control
Keep track of existing mirrors and ensure they are doing their job as good as possible (e.g. staying current). Ensure we have up to date contact information for as many mirrors as possible. Work on a tiered mirror system to relieve some stress from our primary rsync server.
Packaging Automation
Automatic package generation based on changes in svn trunk. Errors should be reported to some mailing list, successful builds moved to a staging directory. Some guidelines of package moving into [extra]/[testing] should be created, for [core] we can use the current signoff procedure.
Server Administration
- Thomas Bächler
- Aaron Griffin
- Jan de Groot
- Dan McGee
Developer Communication Team
This isn't quite infrastructure, but it almost belongs here. Responsible for organizing developer meetings and making sure people attempt to be present; you newer guys might have no idea, but we used to actually schedule and have 80% of the developer staff present in IRC for 1-2 hour meetings. Responsible for any other coordination between developers, TUs, and maybe even the front page news.
Packaging Projects
Bug Squishing
Responsible for assigning bugs to package maintainers. If something is trivial and a fix can be easily made, then goes and does it. Organizes bug squishing days.
- Andrea Scarpino
- ...
- ...
- (needs several people)
Rebuild Team
Responsible for communicating and determining what rebuilds will cycle through [testing] and in what order. They are probably also the people doing large portions of the rebuilds.
- Allan McRae (because my packages seem to cause big rebuilds...)
- (more)
Package Review Team
Some packages in our repos receive little attention due to not being updated frequently. These need to be checked for being able to build (especially after major toolchain updates) and compliance with current packaging standards. It would be good for packages that have not been rebuilt in a long time to be rebuilt to take advantage of new optimisations.
- TODO fill me out please
Orphan Team
Responsible for caring for those packages that no one seems to want and are being neglected. This may involve adoption by themselves or finding a foster caregiver, moving them to a willing maintainer in [community], or sending them to the AUR (or the trash).
The "I package more than the rest of you combined" Team
Because I felt bad leaving him off any list and he does a hell of a job.
Web Projects
This is meant to be a quick overview of the web projects we have and who works on them. For more technical details, you will want to check out the DeveloperWiki:Gudrun (web) and Category:DeveloperWiki:Server Configuration pages.
Responsible for coding and deploying the AUR.
Responsible for keeping our BBS install up to date and secure.
- Andrea Scarpino
Flyspray (bugtracker)
Responsible for keeping our flyspray install up to date and secure.
Main Site
Responsible for keeping the planet scripts updated and running.
- Andrea Scarpino
Responsible for keeping our wiki install up to date and secure.
Coding Projects
Arch Linux Init Scripts
The all-important scripts that make your machine go when you turn it on
Arch Linux Release Engineering (Installer)
The Arch Linux Install Framework (AIF) and official installation ISOs
We have a program to create initrds for Arch systems.
Development Team
This team is responsible for general development, including new features and bugfixes, for the package manager that is a core part of Arch. Although many people contribute patches and code, the people listed here are generally the people that will be reviewing patches and making the final say as to what gets in the codebase.
- Dan McGee
- Xavier Chantry
- Nagy Gabor
- Allan McRae (focusing on makepkg)
Translation Team
Pacman, as of September 2009, has been translated to 15 languages. The upkeep and maintenance of these translations is pretty much a job in itself, with the times immediately preceding a release being the busiest. Ideally this team is responsible for creating a translations branch when a string freeze is set, and then takes incoming translations, ensures they are valid, and merges them into their branch. When a release is not imminent, their focus may be on improving clarity and usefulness of existing messages.
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SACRAMENTO — Democrats appear to have seized a super majority in both legislative chambers, which would give them the ability to approve taxes without Republican support.
Under the radar, with all the attention focused on Proposition 30, California voters ushered in a new era in state politics not seen in nearly eight decades: Now, for the first time since 1933, the ruling party would have two-thirds majorities in both chambers and free rein in a startling transformation that neuters Republicans in Sacramento to a new level of irrelevancy.
Assembly Speaker John Perez, D-Los Angeles, announced early Wednesday morning that he is confident Democrats have captured the two extra seats they needed to secure 54 seats, a two-thirds majority.
And Senate President Pro Tem Darrell Steinberg has also said he is confident Democrats will hold a two-thirds majority, though with two Democrats leaving for Congress, they will have to hold special elections early next year to maintain it.
"A working two-thirds majority will allow the Senate to move forward with balanced solutions to spur economic growth and improve our system of governance," said Steinberg, D-Sacramento. "At the same time, this newfound capability means the Democratic majority will be held accountable for those decisions. We intend to exercise leadership with humility."
In a news conference Wednesday, Brown reiterated his pledge to not sign taxes without a vote of the people, setting up a potential clash with legislative Democrats who may be eager to fill more funding holes.
But he said "we're not into the threat game here," and that he wasn't "drawing lines in the sand" with veto threats.
Brown, who was governor for two terms in the late 1970s and early '80s, called his relationship with the Legislature "better than it ever has been in my 10 years" as governor.
With almost 54 percent of the vote, Brown refused to call the victory of Proposition 30 a mandate, but it "vindicated my confidence that the people of California can make very sound judgments." Still, he said, he didn't want to "overread" the message of voters.
"But given the massive opposition and skepticism about whether or not state government can handle any more money, I see this as a vote of confidence, with some reservations," he said. "The real lesson is voters have trusted their elected representatives, and maybe me to some extent, and we've got to meet that trust. We've got to make sure over the next several years that we pay our bills, invest in the right programs but we don't go out on any spending binges."
Brown spoke of a busy agenda for next year that included regulatory reform, water reform, getting the high-speed rail project off the ground, education reform and the budget.
Before the election, most observers expected Democrats to take a two-thirds majority in the Senate but considered an Assembly super majority to be a long shot at best.
Assembly Republican Leader Connie Conway, R-Visalia, conceded the loss, though she warned Democrats against overreaching.
"The voters have spoken, and I respect the voice of the people," Conway said. "By no means should the majority party interpret these results as a mandate. Millions of Californians opposed the governor's tax hikes and shared our view that job creation is the best revenue generator for the state.
"Republicans will hold the majority party accountable for delivering their promise to voters that these tax hikes will go to our classrooms and not big government."
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Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 41 diseños de 9 diseñadores freelance.
Launching a new small business specializing in table and chair rental for kids (ages 2-6) for parties, play-dates, craft parties, etc. Will market via online and word of mouth. Our goal at Table Tops for Tots is to make hosting your events easier by providing you with an easy source for safe and sanitary kid's table and chair rental -- with delivery to your home or event location!
Also specialize in party/event set-up options such as themed tabletop décor.
Although our primary "hook" is table/chair rentals and table top décor, we also offer the following day-of-event services: balloon delivery; party assistance; clean-up assistance.
Families (especially moms!) looking for a way to conveniently host kids parties and events (in the home and out of the home) without having to always resort to ChuckECheese and Bounce houses.
I will also be marketing my services to others in the industry as referrers such as cake makers, event planners, etc. I am focusing on services related to tables/chairs, tabletop decor primarily and will leave the "heavy lifting" to event planners so I don't tread on their turf.
I desperately need a good logo to build from to create image and credibility. I live in a relatively affluent suburb and want fun but professional! Still getting website/blog/twitter up. Presently have a generic site as a placeholder only. (it's truly awful, so I will need additional help once I get basics such as logo for business cards, etc.)
My earlier post forgot to mention a detail I think my logo will need to convey what we do... a sub-head that reads as follows:
I forgot to mention in the description... some sort of sub-head for the logo that states what we provide...
"Your rental source for kid's tables, chairs and more!"
Here are some links to inspirations for style/possible color choices and ideas... but feel free to be creative... as I'M NOT! thanks! :)
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Pichu Brothers
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Pichu Little (left) and Pichu Big (right)
The Pichu Brothers or Pichu Bros. (Japanese: ピチュー兄弟 Pichu Bros.), individually called Pichu Big and Pichu Little, are a pair of Pichu who live in Big Town.
In the anime
They debuted in Pikachu & Pichu, where they met Ash's Pikachu who was lost after falling off a nearby building, in which Ash was planning a party celebrating the anniversary of when he and Pikachu first met. Pikachu and the Pichu Brothers went all throughout the town chased by a Houndour who eventually helped them when the local Pokémon Playhouse was collapsing.
In Camp Pikachu, they had an adventure where they were lost a long way from home after a train ride. However, with the help of Pikachu, some of Ash's and Misty's Pokémon, as well as a Wynaut, they were able to catch a train back home again.
In Pichu Bros. in Party Panic, Meowth was going to throw a party. However, the Pichu Brothers and their friends had not received an invitation and so they went on a quest to find one. In the end, an Azumarill had their invitations all along and hadn't gotten around to delivering them yet. However, they flew away, which led to another adventure to track them down.
The Pichu Brothers and the clubhouse appeared during the credits of the Japanese version of The Rise of Darkrai.
The Pichu Brothers, along with Wooper, Magby, Teddiursa, Smoochum, Smeargle, Azumarill, Houndour, and Snorlax, made a small cameo at the beginning of Giratina and the Sky Warrior.
The Pichu Brothers most recently appeared in Meloetta's Moonlight Serenade as some of the Pokémon watching Meloetta's concert.
The Pichu Brothers have also appeared in the 2001 version of Mezase Pokémon Master. They are seen running along a pipe below a bridge that Ash and his friends are standing on.
Personality and characteristics
The Pichu Brothers are recognized by their friends as their leaders when they are usually seen interacting with them.
Moves used
|A † shows that the move was used recently, unless all moves fit this case or there are fewer than five known moves.
Pichu Posse
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The Pichu Posse is a group of Pokémon living in Big Town that regularly take part in the Pichu Brothers' adventures. A number of them debuted in the third mini-movie Pikachu & Pichu.
| Azumarill is first seen trying to avoid any havoc on her flower bed.
In addition to being Azurill's mother, Azumarill acts as a motherly figure, ensuring the Pichu Bros.' safety and being responsible in setting up the picnic in Big Meowth, Little Dreams (Part 1). However, she tends to have a short temper, as seen after being shocked by the Pichu Bros. and having her picnic destroyed by Meowth.
In Pichu Bros. in Party Panic, Azumarill was assigned to hand out invitations to Meowth's party, but had forgotten to deliver the Pichu Brothers' theirs.
Azumarill's only known move is Water Gun.
|Trouble in Big Town
|Voice actors
|Kayzie Rogers
| Azurill is a very mischievous Pokémon, as seen in Big Meowth, Little Dreams (Part 2).
Azurill's only known move is Water Gun.
|Big Meowth, Little Dreams (Part 2)
| Houndour is a constant source of trouble for the Pichu Posse, being seen chasing them down. A running gag involves the Houndour getting hurt in some sort of way, usually being flattened by a local Snorlax.
None of Houndour's moves are known.
|Pikachu and Pichu
| Magby is a brave and yet short-tempered Pokémon, preferring to attack over rationalizing.
In Pichu Bros. in Party Panic, Magby helped the Pichu brothers look for invitations to Meowth's party.
Magby's only known move is Flamethrower.
|Pikachu and Pichu
In Pichu Bros. in Party Panic, Meowth threw a big party for the Pokémon of the city where he was serving lots of fruit. The party was invitation-only and Meowth assigned the task of delivering invitations to Azumarill.
|Pokémon Emergency!
|Voice actors
|Inuko Inuyama
|Maddie Blaustein
| Smoochum is very worried about her appearance, often being shown looking at herself at a mirror.
In Pichu Bros. in Party Panic, Smoochum helped the Pichu brothers look for invitations to Meowth's party.
Smoochum's known moves are Icy Wind and Lovely Kiss*.
|Pikachu and Pichu
|Voice actors
|Megumi Hayashibara
|Tara Jayne
| Snorlax is mostly seen sleeping and rolling around. It will flatten anyone that is in its way, namely Houndour.
None of Snorlax's moves are known.
|Pikachu and Pichu
Three members of the Squirtle Squad were first seen using Water Gun against Smoochum in Of Meowth and Pokémon (Part 2). They were also seen in Pichu Bros. in Party Panic, where they helped out in setting up the party, and guard the food from thieves.
|Here Comes the Squirtle Squad
|Voice actors
|Ikue Ohtani
|Eric Stuart
| Teddiursa is a gluttonous Pokémon, as seen when it slyly tried to eat the pizza it was supposed to deliver as well as food in the picnic basket it was supposed to deliver to Meowth.
In Pichu Bros. in Party Panic, Teddiursa helped the Pichu brothers look for invitations to Meowth's party.
None of Teddiursa's moves are known.
|Trouble in Big Town
|Voice actors
|Tara Jayne
| In Pichu Bros. in Party Panic, Wooper helped the Pichu brothers look for invitations to Meowth's party. It is a very happy-go-lucky Wooper that is almost always seen smiling.
Wooper's only known move is Water Gun.
|Pikachu and Pichu
|Voice actors
|Mayumi Shintani
|Mayumi Shintani
| Smeargle played a minor role in Big Meowth, Little Dreams (Part 1), where it was seen painting the walls of the town. Its paint was then used to uncover the Kecleon thief.
In Pichu Bros. in Party Panic, Smeargle told the Pichu Brothers that they needed an invitation to attend Meowth's party, with help from Aipom.
None of Smeargle's moves are known.
|Pikachu and Pichu
In the manga
In the Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All manga
The Pichu Brothers appeared in GDZ61.
In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga
The Pichu Brothers appeared in Pichu and Pichu's Big Fight. Giovanni tried to steal them, but Red managed to stop him in time.
In the games
In the side series
Pokémon Channel
In Pokémon Channel, the Pichu Brothers channel is listed. There are many channels for this, giving the choice each of five parts, the full version, or foreign language versions.
In the TCG
This listing is of cards mentioning or featuring the Pichu Bros. in the Pokémon Trading Card Game.
| Pichu Bros.
Cards listed with a blue background are only legal to use in the current Expanded format.
Cards listed with a silver background are legal to use in both the current Standard and Expanded formats.
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|Pichu Bros.
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|Pichu and Pikachu (CoroCoro promo)
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- The Pichu Brothers' designs are similar to Ash's Pikachu and Sparky, as one has a scruff of hair atop its head while the other does not.
- Pichu Little shares the same voice actor with his counterpart in Super Smash Bros. Melee and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.
In other languages
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For more information on this Pokémon's species, see Pichu.


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Over the last few days, I've spent hours churning out posts in front of the "world's largest 3D video wall" at the back of LG's CES booth. Every neuron in my body is exhausted. I may never feel emotion again.
At CES, writers who don't have access to fancy trailers need to find a cozy spot to sit and write after scouring the show floor for new gadgets. I found my spot by the LG wall showing off the company's 3D Cinema technology almost immediately after the show floor opened—it beckoned me with the sound of a booming symphony.
The thing is massive—the takes up an entire floor-to-ceiling wall of LG's booth at CES. Maybe 10 feet tall, I'm bad at estimating but it was tall and wide. The screen is made up of an endless number of panels, each of which could be a big screen TV in your house. The wall itself, could be the broadside of a suburban mansion.
I put on the 3D glasses LG provided, and I was blown away at how the objects exploded off the screen. For days, I watched thousands of people stare at the screen in disbelief as they'd reach out to grab the objects that seemed to float in front of their faces.
But whereas everyone else walked away, I just stayed there. And now, the drab colors and non-epic sound sound of real life bore me. I just incepted a cooler world into my brain. I will never be free. Thanks a lot, CES.


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Blueway Opponents Push for End to Federal Program
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Pressure is mounting to end a federal program that recognizes conservation and recreation efforts along waterways.
Pushback to the National Blueway program began after the White River was made part of the program in January. The 700-plus-mile river flows through Missouri and Arkansas.
The Blueway program is part of President Barack Obama's America's Great Outdoors Initiative. The designation is intended to promote outdoor recreation and doesn't require new regulations. But some critics fear it could lead to land seizure and tougher enforcement of existing laws.
Earlier this month, the Interior Department dropped the White River from the program and announced it wouldn't name any new Blueways until it completes a review.
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Stonington, Deer Isle, Maine, USA
This print will be signed using an acid free pencil or pen in the margin beneath the image. If you would prefer the signature on the back of the print, please be sure to let me know when ordering.
The Prints
8" x 10"
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Paper: Moab Juniper Baryta Rag – 100% cotton paper, featuring a slight fiber texture with a semi-gloss finish.
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Paper: Canson Infinity Edition Etching Rag 310gsm – A smooth, 100% cotton paper with a unique slight grain ideal for detail. Reserved for larger prints.
Margins: Top: 33mm | Bottom: 51mm | Sides: 33mm
What is a true fine art print?
Also called a giclée print, fine art prints are made with an ink jet printer using archival materials to create vibrant, pristine, images that last for a long time.
Unlike photographic prints which use light sensitive paper to create an image, inkjet printers use, you guessed it, ink. And unlike a printing press which precisely places dots of ink on paper, inkjet printers spray a continuous stream of ink resulting in finer smoother results. These fine art prints last longer than photographic or press prints and they also add a high end artistic feel that other prints just can't rival. When it comes to ink, prints made with pigment ink last longer than prints made with dye based ink. Why? Dye based inks include optical brighteners, which can help make prints look more vibrant at first but they fade over time. This is why my prints are printed strictly with pigment based ink. Optical brighteners can also be in paper, causing even more fading in a faster rate down to the paper fibers. Thats right, they eat away at paper. When it comes to archival power, papers made out of natural fibers are the best. This is why I almost exclusively print on 100% cotton and optical brighter free fine art papers. These prints meet gallery and museum standards for longevity and archival performance.
A true fine art print is an heirloom. A memory meant to be past down to generations to come. If you wish to display the piece, make sure that you frame it using an archival mat board and a protective glass. Also, keep prints out of sunlight and harsh temperatures to help preserve the print.


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This fudge-like mousse cake pushes the opulence barometer right to the edge, stopping just short of excess. It is for serious chocoholics only. Use pasteurized eggs if you are concerned about eating uncooked eggs.
The cake may be made 2 days in advance and kept in the refrigerator. The topping can be made up to 4 hours in advance, covered, and refrigerated. It may need to be lightly rewhipped before using. You may put the topping on the cake up to 2 hours before serving and keep the cake in the refrigerator. If storing this dessert together with foods with strong odors, such as shrimp, invert a large bowl over the cake to protect it.–Emily Luchetti
Chocolate French Mousse Cake
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- Serves 12
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- For the crust
- 3/4 cup (3 ounces) walnuts, toasted
- 1 cup (4 ounces) pecans, toasted
- 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
- Pinch of ground cinnamon
- 4 ounces (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted
- For the filling
- 1 1/4 pounds bittersweet chocolate, chopped
- 6 ounces (12 tablespoons) unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 6 large eggs
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the topping
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- Make the crust
- 1. In a food processor, combine the walnuts, pecans, brown sugar, and cinnamon and pulse until the nuts are coarsely chopped.
- 2. Pour the nuts into a bowl, add the butter, and stir until the nuts are evenly moistened. Press the nut mixture evenly onto the bottom of a 9-inch round springform pan. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Make the filling
- 3. Melt the chocolate in a double boiler.
- 4. While the chocolate is melting, combine the butter and sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment and beat on medium speed until smooth, about 1 minute. Switch to the whip attachment and add the eggs two at a time, mixing well after each addition. Scrape down the sides of the bowl, increase the speed to medium-high, and whip until well blended, about 2 minutes. The mixture will look curdled.
- 5. Remove the melted chocolate from the heat and stir until smooth and warm but not hot. With the mixer on low speed, add the chocolate to the egg mixture. Scrape the sides and along the bottom of the bowl and then continue to mix on low speed until the chocolate is fully incorporated. Add the cream and vanilla and mix until blended. Spread the filling over the crust. Refrigerate until firm, about 3 hours.
- Make the topping
- 6. In a bowl, whisk together the cream and sugar until soft peaks form. Cover and refrigerate until serving.
- 7. Using a spatula, spread the topping over the top of the cake. Run a hot, dry knife around the inside edge of the pan to loosen the cake, then remove the pan sides and set the cake on a serving platter. Slice the cake with a hot, dry knife and serve chilled.
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Managing Your Money: Tips for Buying Health Insurance
Managing your money wisely includes taking a close look at health insurance. Facing serious, life threatening illness is traumatic, and your fear of health insurance coverage can make it worse. To ease your fears about paying the bills, seeing specialists, and possible holes in your coverage that leave you responsible for medical bills, follow these guidelines for finding a solid health-care coverage plan:
Buy at least a $2 million policy limit, covering all illnesses and injuries. Avoid dread disease insurance.
Don't buy any policy with internal limits such as limits on room and board charges, surgical charges, and so on.
Avoid plans that deny you the freedom to choose your own doctor for serious medical conditions.
If your group coverage at work is weak, consider buying a major medical policy with high deductibles to plug the gaps.
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My Kind of Nirvana
Matt Wieters just turned water into wine! Not only that, I heard that when Matt Wieters wouldn't come to the mountain, the mountain came to him! And all that happened right before he attained nirvana to become the Buddha! If Michael Jordan, Tiger Woods and Ted Williams' frozen head got together and had a baby, it would be Matt Wieters.
There's just one small problem with all this hoopla. Matt Wieters plays for the Baltimore Orioles so no one really cares. In fact, despite the disparity of their records, I still firmly believe that there is only one team near the Chesapeake Bay that actually matters. And that team, my friends, is the Washington Senators. I mean Nationals.
The Nationals evoke a Hobbesian system at its finest. Their chances of winning, similar to how Hobbes described life, are typically "solitary, poor, nasty, brutish, and short." And if only the Nats didn't make it so easy, we'd probably just leave them to their inauspicious demise. However, when you do this:
So take your Matt Wieters. Me, I'll take my Washington Nationals and their fearless leader, Teddy Rossevelt any day.
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Feb. 27, 2006
CAPE COD, Mass. - MIT (20-8) has been selected as the No. 2 seed in the ECAC Division III Men's New England Basketball Tournament and will face No. 7 Plymouth State in the opening round in Rockwell Cage on Wednesday at 7 p.m. The ECAC Championship is an eight-team field with quarterfinal, semifinal and championship rounds.
Keene State College has been selected the top seed in the postseason championship. Keene State enters the tournament as the regular-season champions of the Little East conference and enters the tournament with an overall record of 20-7.
The first-round winners will advance to the semifinals on Friday, March 3 at the highest remaining seeds. The winner of Game #1 will face the winner of Game #4 and the winner of Game #2 will play the winner of Game #3 in the other semifinal. The 2006 ECAC Championship will be played on Saturday, March 4 at the highest remaining seed in the tournament.
"THE ROCK," the official ball of the 2006 ECAC Basketball Championships, will be used during all rounds of competition. Anaconda Sports, the home of "THE ROCK," will honor the tournament champion with an autograph ball and participant t-shirts.
2006 ECAC Division III Men's New England Basketball Championship
No. 1 Keene State (20-7)
No. 2 MIT (20-8)
No. 3 Emmanuel (20-7)
No. 4 Rhode Island College (17-9)
No. 5 Coast Guard (17-8)
No. 6 Wheaton (16-10)
No. 7 Plymouth State (16-10)
No. 8 Colby-Sawyer (17-10)
Quarterfinal Games - Wednesday, March 1
Game #1 - No. 1 Keene State hosts No. 8 Colby Sawyer, 7 p.m.
Game #2 - No. 2 MIT hosts No. 7 Plymouth State, 7 p.m.
Game #3 - No. 6 Wheaton hosts No. 3 Emmanuel, 7 p.m.
Game #4 - No. 4 Rhode Island College hosts No. 5 Coast Guard, 7 p.m.
Semifinals - Friday, March 3 (hosted by each highest seed*)
Game #5 - Winner of Game #1 plays Winner of Game #4,TBA
Game #6 - Winner of Game #2 plays Winner of Game #3, TBA
Championship - Saturday, March 4 (hosted by remaining top seed*)
Semifinal winners, TBA
* - MIT will be unable to host the semifinal and championship round of the ECAC Tournament and will play on the road regardless of seeding.


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Who needs one? Most buyers purchase a system for an aging parent who lives alone so that they can get help quickly if needed. That person might be at a heightened risk for falls because of poor eyesight or memory changes, says Barbara Resnick, Ph.D., professor of nursing at the University of Maryland and past president of the American Geriatrics Society. The systems can also be useful in nonemergency situations where the user doesn't need an ambulance but does need someone to come to their aid. The call center will alert a preselected relative or friend who can come over and assist.
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The experts we consulted recommend looking for a medical alert system that meets all or most of these criteria.
It works for a user's specific disability. For example, a stroke survivor may need a device he or she can activate with one hand.
It offers a choice of a wristband and/or neck pendant. Cords worn around the neck can pose a strangulation risk; wristbands may irritate those with skin ailments.
It includes help buttons that can be wall-mounted near the floor in multiple rooms in case the user falls and isn't wearing the pendant.
It offers multiple choices for whom to contact if you need help, from emergency services to a friend or relative who lives nearby.
It has a battery backup in case of a power failure.
The base station can be contacted from anywhere on your property"even in your yard or at your mailbox.
The company has its own monitoring center, in the U.S., and employs its own trained emergency operators (rather than contracting that function out).
The monitoring center has been certified by Underwriters Laboratories (UL), a nonprofit safety and consulting company.
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1. Does this medical alert system work with VOIP (voice over internet protocol) telephone services? If you have Comcast or Verizon cable at home, chances are that you might also be using them for your (home) phone service. If that's the case, you are likely are using a VOIP plan (just as we do with Vonage, another major VOIP provider). Many of the traditional medical alert system providers recommend checking with your home (VOIP) phone provider to see whether they offer local 911 (and other) services. So keep this in mind, and ask*. (*Note: The alert system providers will know about their compatibility with the major phone service providers.)
2. What is the range of my alert system? MOST of the major medical alert system providers have the following components included in their "systems". A base station and a pendent of some kind (necklace – worn around the neck, belt clip, or wrist watch like device. The myHalo system even has a chest strap). MOST of the pendants need to communicate (wirelessly) with a base station that is connected to your home phone line. So, you need to know the range of that pendant to the base station. Usually this range covers most normal sized homes, and is in the neighborhood of 400-600 feet. After installation be sure to test out the range inside (and outside) the home.
3. Does someone install this for me, or do I do it myself? Many manufacturers have sales/marketing representatives that will come to your home and install/test the system for you. They usually charge a one time set-up fee for this service so ask about that fee is ahead of time! If all they do is send the alert system to you, make sure there is ample literature (on and off line) for assistance with set-up AND testing. Always TEST your medical alert system before using it.
4. Do I need a land line to use this medical alert system? In most cases the answer will be YES, but there are a few exceptions. For example, The MobileHelp Medical Alert System has a small hand-held device that connects to AT&T Wireless for use outside the home (anywhere covered by AT&T). To use their pendant (small necklace) device around the home, you still need a land line however. Also, The Wellcore Personal Emergency Response System boasts the ability to interface with some cell phones to extend the range of their device outside the home.
5. Who staffs your call center, where are they located, and what are the average response times? OK, this is a bit of a loaded question, because "outsourcing" call centers has been a trend that many, many companies take advantage of. Frankly, I've found great service from call centers all over the world, and the only thing you need to be wary of here is PERFORMANCE.
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As the population ages, the range of services for seniors increases. The medical alarm is one of those pieces of technology that has grown in popularity. Where there were once only a few businesses offering medical alert systems, there are now dozens. So, how does one choose the best medical alarm out of the many options available?
One of the most important features of a medical alarm is the monitoring service. If an individual has made the decision that they need an alert system, then they have made the decision that they may need outside help in case of an emergency. If the monitoring system fails or is unsatisfactory, then the alert system is inadequate. A monitoring system should be a monitoring centre, not be a direct call to 911. Many people who utilize medical alert systems simply require outside support such as a friend or family member, not emergency services. A monitoring service can provide this support. Secondly, the provider of the medical alarm should own the monitoring service. This way, the professionals who answer the alarm are qualified by the standards of the medical alarm company.
Medical alert systems should be easy to install. Most should take a matter of minutes to set up. If a system's set-up seems too onerous or complicated, then the company has not fully considered the needs of their clientele. The installation should be easy or provided free-of-charge. They should also provide long-term, 24/7 technical support.
Another element to consider is the company's history and reputation. There are companies who have been in the business of medical alert systems for decades. These companies know their business and are more likely to have proven equipment. The company that only started offering medical alarms in the past couple of years is less likely to thoroughly understand the needs of their clients. The new company is also less likely to have amassed positive testimonials – do a simple Google search to find out what others say about the company and the services offered.
How a Medical Alert System helps you?
Consider a situation when you are taking a bath and suddenly you feel congestion in your heart, and are about to collapse. Or you suffer from epileptic fits, and are on your way to the market when you sense one is coming. In such life-threatening situations, the patients and their family members remain tense every moment and are therefore nagged by a feeling of insecurity that takes away their peace of mind, making it hard to focus on daily life. This demoralizing situation becomes worse with every passing day. This is where the Medical Alert Alarms come to your rescue, to restore your confidence and the feeling of security.
There are only a few things in this world that cannot be avoided, and aging is one of these things. The lifeline medical alert system is a special type of medical device that is designed to help save lives. The systems are linked to emergency response teams, in the event that a senior requires additional care. The systems are easy to operate. They are designed to be worn by the individual who has them. With a built in voice communicator, the systems can detect your voice, when you push a button for assistance. The easy push button will route you to an individual that can help you with whatever situation you are in.
The lifeline medical alert system is a great product that has helped millions of people all around the world. Allowing for an aging parent or an individual who has physical needs to still feel like they have their independence is a huge deal. People do not like to have to rely on someone else to consistently help them. With personal emergency response systems, the individual does not have to. They can live their own life and reach out for help if they need it.


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Viva La Corsa Rosa Cycling Cap by Red Dots Cycling
The man behind Cycling Art Blog also makes beautiful cycling caps under his Red Dots Cycling brand. In the current inventory is this black linen/cotton, pink cotton twill under brim cap with a pink stripe and Italian tricolore ribbon detail.
There are several other non-Italian themed caps, one of my favorites is this winter cap, the L'Enfer du Nord Winter Cap, made from 100% wool, the black ear flap is double layered, made from Bamboo cotton blend. Just in time for winter:
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Amix Glutamine+BCAA - 530g
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Glutamine + BCAA is food supplement containing branched chain amino acids with optimal ratio 2:1:1 and the same amount of micronized L-Glutamine.
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Amino acids BCAA are the building blocks of protein, which contributes to a growth and maintenance of muscle mass. The combination of these essential amino acids (L-Leucine, L-Isoleucine, L-Valine) makes up approx. 33% of total muscle protein.
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text: Job Discussion Forums :: View topic - Prior knowledge of Italian but no experience Get TEFL Certified & Start Your Adventure Today! Job Discussion Forums"The Internet's Meeting Place for ESL/EFL Students and Teachers from Around the World!" FAQ Search Memberlist Usergroups Register Profile Log in to check your private messages Log in Prior knowledge of Italian but no experience Job Discussion Forums Forum Index -> Italy View previous topic :: View next topic Author Message crystalpalaceJoined: 01 Aug 2010Posts: 17 Posted: Tue Aug 03, 2010 4:08 pm Post subject: Prior knowledge of Italian but no experience I'm looking to work in Italy from september onwards, preferably in a biggish town in the north or central italy. I have a very good understanding of italian due to italian family and I think i could be a completely fluent speaker within a few months. HOWEVER, i have just completed my CELTA and have zero experience. Everywhere I look in italy they require experience. Will my prior knowledge of italian help me in anyway? Should i mention this on applications? Any help or information would be wonderful! Back to top Teacher in RomeJoined: 09 Jul 2003Posts: 1286 Posted: Tue Aug 03, 2010 7:44 pm Post subject: Lack of experience could be a disadvantage, but you've got both the CELTA and Italian language skills - these will definitely count in your favour. You could try applying to schools that will give you help and support in lesson planning, teacher development, classroom observations etc. Be upfront with the school, and say you're looking for opportunities to develop with them, and show that you're interested in being the best teacher you can. Obviously, a lot of DOS have limited time, but if you come across as genuinely motivated to do a great job with their support, you might strike the right chord and find someone who will be delighted to help in any way they can. Back to top crystalpalaceJoined: 01 Aug 2010Posts: 17 Posted: Wed Aug 04, 2010 9:33 am Post subject: Thanks a lot, that's exactly what i'll be doing over the next few weeks. Would you recommend any towns or schools where you think i may have a better chance of finding a job? Back to top Teacher in RomeJoined: 09 Jul 2003Posts: 1286 Posted: Wed Aug 04, 2010 2:07 pm Post subject: That's a difficult one. Perhaps try the larger towns or cities, as there are more language schools, so more chances of finding one that will take you on. There are some places that take on teachers without experience (Inlingua, Wall St etc) as they train their teachers in their own method. This is perhaps not what you're looking for long-term, but it could be an option if you keep coming up against the no-experience factor. Back to top crystalpalaceJoined: 01 Aug 2010Posts: 17 Posted: Thu Aug 05, 2010 8:37 pm Post subject: Thanks a lot, i'll add them to the list as well. Their specific learning techniques seem interesting from what I've quickly read up on the two schools, they seem to have their own rigid ways of doing things. Also, one last question if you don't mind me asking. I've heard and been told that i'm better off waiting until early September before emailing/harassing language schools in Italy for work. Is this sound advice? Or should I start trying to contact them now? Back to top Teacher in RomeJoined: 09 Jul 2003Posts: 1286 Posted: Fri Aug 06, 2010 2:31 pm Post subject: Yes, you're much better off waiting til September. Absolutely nothing happens in August, as most of the country is on holiday. Once students get back, companies start thinking about training etc, that's when schools start looking around for teachers. Start looking beginning of September onwards, but don't necessarily expect to start teaching til at least mid-September. 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Hitting Epidemic Needed
Three-game losing streak. It happens. On the bright side, last night was just one loss. On the dim side, we need to regroup and end this.
Offense is scuffling right now with runners on base. Sunday, it was 3-for-13 with runners on base; last night, zero for 12. Why? Don't know. Again, it just happens. Hitting can be contagious as can non-hitting. We need to get a hitting epidemic.
Charlie Manuel said it best in the papers today, "We have to play better. We can't play .500 baseball and win nothing."
First-year Player Draft
15 days remain until this year's draft. For the second straight year, Major League Baseball will televise (ESPN) the first round and compensation rounds starting at 2 p.m. on June 5. The telecast will take place at the Milk House which is part of Disney's Wide World of Sports Complex in Lake Buena Vista, FL.
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In Phillies history………..
1983 Steve Carlton strikes out San Diego's Garry Templeton in 2nd inning for # 3,509, passing Walter Johnson for second place on the alltime list. Lefty is 10 strikeouts behind Nolan Ryan.
1984 74 win in San Francisco gives Phillies a sweep of the west coast, 90; first NL team to do so.
1988 Mike Schmidt hits 535th home run off Andy Hawkins in San Diego to move into 8th place on the alltime list ahead of Jimmie Foxx.
2004 RHP Brett Myers threw the first complete game shutout at Citizens Bank Park, 4-0, over the Dodgers.


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Dipoto has a "good shot" at the Baltimore GM opening.
UPDATE: Daryl Van Schouwen tweets that Hahn "Might be [the] favorite for [the] angels job." Ken Rosenthal tweets that the Angels #1 choice is Tampa Bay's GM, Andrew Friedman.
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It already seems like 2014 is shaping up as a great year for ride enthusiasts around the world, as a number of new theme parks are planned for Europe and several major attractions are in the works for Asia.
Consider this a tentative and fluid list of new attractions on tap at international parks (outside the United States). As is often the case, some projects may get delayed while new ones will get announced.
Since it is still early, I'll update my top 14 over the coming months as new projects are announced. Until then, here's my list of most anticipated rides for 2014:
1) Universal Studios Japan, Wizarding World of Harry Potter -- Construction is underway at Universal Studios Japan on a clone of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, with a 2014 opening expected.
2) Disneyland Paris, Ratatouille dark ride -- With an estimated budget of $150 million, the new Ratatouille Kitchen Calamity attraction at the Disneyland Paris resort is expected to feature trackless-ride vehicles with 3-D projections and special effects.
3) Liseberg, Projekt Helix coaster -- Based on Mack Rides' Blue Fire megacoaster, the $30-million Projekt Helix, set to debut in spring 2014 at Sweden's Liseberg amusement park, will feature plenty of steep drops, banked turns and airtime hills, as well as six inversions, including a pretzel loop, a heart-line roll and a pair of corkscrews.
4) Sochi Adventure Park, a new Russian theme park -- The $300-million Sochi Adventure Park is scheduled to open in time for the 2014 Winter Olympics with 35 rides and attractions themed to Russian folklore and continue as a year-round theme park following the Games.
5) Cinecitta World, a new Italian theme park -- Slated for completion in 2014, the $800-million movie theme park outside Rome is expected to feature roller coasters and dark rides based on some of the 3,000 movies and television shows produced by Cinecitta Studios.
6) Red Sea Astratrium, a new Jordanian theme park -- Drawing on Middle Eastern cultural and historical themes, the $1.5-billion resort project in Jordan will feature roller coasters, dark rides and flight simulators as well as a multiattraction "Star Trek" experience.
7) Heide Park, wing coaster -- The first pieces of track for a new Bolliger & Mabillard wing coaster have begun arriving at Heide Park, about an hour south of Hamburg. The German park has been teasing that the 2014 ride will be big and fast. The new coaster is expected to be the same size and scale of Gardaland's Raptor, according to Screamscape.
8) Europa Park, Arthur and the Invisibles -- Germany's Europa Park will add a new carousel, kiddie drop tower and indoor family roller coaster in 2014 based on the "Arthur and the Invisibles" animated movie by French director Luc Besson.
9) Plopsaland de Panne, a new water park -- The Belgium theme park plans to add a $20-million Plopsaqua indoor water park with a wave pool, a lazy river and several slides.
10) Dreamworld, Australian Aboriginal Wildlife Experience -- The $2.2-million overhaul of the Australian park's wildlife experience will celebrate Aboriginal culture while letting visitors interact with kangaroos, emus, dingoes, crocodiles and koalas. The first phase of the project is expected to be complete by late 2013.
11) Dinoland, dinosaur attraction -- Los Angeles-based Super 78 Studios is developing an "experiential attraction" for the Chinese theme park based on an animated movie set in a world populated by dinosaurs and humans.
12) Ocean Park, koala exhibit -- Eight koalas raised by the Cleland Wildlife Park in Australia will move into a new $5-million home at the Hong Kong theme park in late 2014.
13) Efteling, double-drop tower -- Efteling is expected to add a Zierer-built family tower ride to the Volk van Laaf area of the Netherlands theme park in 2014, according to Screamscape.
14) Thorpe Park, new coaster -- According to a long-term growth plan submitted to the local planning authority, the British amusement park expects to add two roller coasters, each more than 130 feet tall between 2014 and 2016.
Related theme park stories and photo galleries
Disneyland: Fantasy Faire | Mickey & the Magical Map
Universal Studios Hollywood: Wizarding World of Harry Potter
Six Flags Magic Mountain: Full Throttle
Knott's Berry Farm: Timber Mountain | Coast Rider
SeaWorld San Diego: Aquatica
U.S. parks: Top 13 for 2013 | Disney World | Cedar Point | Top 10 water coasters
International parks: Top 13 for 2013 | Shanghai Disneyland | Disneyland Paris | Top 20 water parks
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British humor … is so f***ing lame..
Mister Lameface here would clearly know all about good humour.
Only to those too…
Well, only to those who don't understand it.
can you do make as many people laugh?
watching Mr Bean as a kid was like watching Tom and Jerry
i just sat there staring at the TV wondering who actually laughed at it
might be just me
He's even funnier when he does talk…
Probably best to not let him drive though.
This is a great picture, but IMO it should have been of Charlie Chaplin…


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Baseball, barbecues, Independence Day—there's no shortage of fun in July. Fortunately for all you savvy shoppers, it's a month full of sales, as well.
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- Look for furniture sales as retailers make room for fall styles. Find great deals on outdoor furniture. If you're looking for a low maintenance material, choose aluminum, which won't rust like steel and can be easily cleaned with soapy water. Our favorite sales are from Crate & Barrel, West Elm, and Macy's.
- Wait till after the Fourth to save on a new grill. Debating between propane and charcoal? Propane grills fire up quickly and eliminate charcoal costs, but you sacrifice flavor. Some grills run on charcoal, but have a built in propane system to get them started, giving you the best of both worlds—speed and flavor. Plus, you don't have to use lighter fluid, which can affect flavor and emit fumes. Check out these stores for great deals on grills and grill accessories: Home Depot, Meijer, and Sears.
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- As the temperature rises, paint goes on sale. You can save even more when you buy recycled paint—just make sure you get enough to complete the project, because it may be difficult to get the same color again. Use an online paint calculator to determine exactly how much you need.
- July is National Ice Cream Month so look for savings in scoop shops and freezer aisles. Or make your own—you'll find a variety of ice cream makers on sale.
- Get a 2012 Entertainment Book for just $9.99. You still have six months to save big on things like like movie tickets, department stores, restaurants and museums.
Final Word: Watch for bargains both in stores and online this month. You'll also find sales on summer apparel, camping gear and large appliances. Plus, cash in on Fourth of July holiday perks like free shipping or free "haul away" of old appliances.


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custom_trusted_oid_mapping.yaml file lets you set your own short names for certificate extension object identifiers (OIDs), which can make the
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It is only valid on a Puppet master server; in Puppet apply, the compiler doesn't add certificate extensions to
More about certificate extensions
When a node requests a certificate, it can ask the CA to include some additional, permanent metadata in that cert. (Puppet agent uses the
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Mapping OIDs in this file only affects the keys in the
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Infant Exposure to Pets May Lower Risk of Later Allergies
A newborn's immune system needs time to figure out what should be fought and what should be left alone. Conventional wisdom had it that early exposure to potential troublemakers, from peanuts to pets, could lead to allergy issues later.
But recent research shows that having a dog or cat at home isn't likely to make children allergic to animals. And a new study finds that kids who grow up with pets are less likely to have an animal allergy all the way through age 18. The works is in the journal Clinical & Experimental Allergy. [Bill Hesselmar et al., "Does early exposure to cat or dog protect against later allergy development?"]
The key to this enhanced immunity was having a mostly indoor dog or cat before a baby's first birthday. Infants with cats at home had half the normal risk of a cat allergy when teenagers. And boys with a dog during their first year had half the risk of later allergies to dogs.
Researchers are still debating why early pet exposure helps keep allergies at bay. Some think that all the extra dust, dander and bacteria train a baby's immune system, stopping it from reacting unnecessarily.
Now, getting your toddler to stop pulling the cat's tail, that's another question.
—Katherine Harmon
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Mary Cordray, who locked down an endorsement from former S.C. State Superintendent Barbara Nielsen, was leading challengers Al Bischoff and Elisabeth Riordan for the Beaufort County School Board District 8 seat with 42 percent of the vote with 11 of 13 precincts reporting.
Riordan had 29 percent and Bischoff had 28 percent in the voting so far.
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New Volkswagen Beetle redesign is cute but clumsy
People will cozy up to the redesigned Volkswagen Beetle convertible for the same reason they like Furbies, pugs and YouTube toddlers: It's cute. It's also better in many ways than its predecessor, which went eight model years without a redesign, but beauty is only sheet-metal deep.
The 2013 Volkswagen Beetle convertible has plenty of throwback flair, but once the groovy wears off, the grumbling begins.
Redesigned alongside the Beetle hardtop, which arrived a year earlier, the Beetle convertible has a power cloth top and three available engines, including a four-cylinder turbo and a diesel TDI version. We tested the base five-cylinder car, which gets a standard six-speed automatic.
Keeping the look
A few inches wider and 7.3 inches longer than the outgoing New Beetle convertible (which, like the coupe, has now dropped the "New"), the convertible retains the coupe's lengthy profile. Seventeen-inch alloy wheels are standard, with 18s optional.
Now fully automatic, the powered top latches and unlatches itself from the windshield frame rather than relying on a manual release. Our test car's cloth top took just 11 seconds to lower and 15 seconds to raise, including the windows. The power-folding top stores in a compartment separate from the trunk, leaving cargo room at an uncompromised 7.1 cubic feet. That's less than half the space in the hardtop Beetle, but it beats the previous-generation convertible's 5 cubic feet, not to mention other small droptops from Mazda, Mini and Fiat. Another plus: Volkswagen ditched the last Beetle's center pass-through in favor of a proper split-folding rear seat.
Alas, the trunk opening is so small you have to wedge small suitcases in, and the lid dumps leftover rainwater straight into the cargo bay. Hope you like your groceries wet. Want a better trunk? Get a Ford Mustang convertible; it has nearly 10 cubic feet of space and no roof intrusion, with a larger opening to boot.
Clumsy drivetrain
The base 170-horsepower, five-cylinder engine chuffs along quicker than the anemic Fiat 500c and the non-S Mini Cooper, but it revs hoarsely, and passing at highway speeds requires most of the drivetrain's reserves. Climb an on-ramp, and the engine feels spent halfway up. The six-speed automatic helps little, stepping through intermediate gears on its way to two- or three-gear kickdowns. It evokes early six-speed automatic transmissions, whose expansive choices bred all the decisiveness of a kid staring down the Lego aisle. Some editors noticed too much accelerator lag too — not good.
The automaker's Sport mode quells some of the transmission delay by sticking to lower gears, but it comes at the expense of fuel efficiency.
The Beetle Turbo and its 200-hp, turbocharged four-cylinder may be the better choice for the convertible, which weighs some 200 pounds more than its hardtop sibling. Volkswagen says it hits 60 mph in 7 seconds with its automatic or in 6.9 seconds with an available six-speed manual. Both are considerably quicker than the five-cylinder version's 8.6 seconds. The weaker engine earns little reward in gas mileage, with EPA numbers (21/27/23 mpg city/highway/combined) that are closer to the V-6 Mustang and Chevrolet Camaro convertibles than to Fiat's and Mini's figures.
The Beetle Turbo convertible gets better mileage, with either transmission fetching an EPA-estimated 24 mpg combined, but it erases those gains by recommending premium gas.
The Beetle TDI, meanwhile, comes with a manual or automatic, both of which fall in the 9-second range for zero-to-60 sprints. It boasts EPA-estimated combined mileage in the low 30s. But that's on diesel fuel, which has averaged 38 cents, or 10 percent, more per gallon over the past 12 months than regular unleaded. (Differences between diesel and gas prices vary by region.)
Sloppy at speed
It's ironic that Volkswagen would name some of the Beetle convertible's trim levels after decades, offering '50s, '60s and '70s editions. The oversized steering wheel starts out heavy with little power assist, but get up to highway speeds and it lightens into a sloppy, meandering helm — the sort you'd get in a bygone era. Insulation, too, seems yesteryear-bad. The soft-top keeps wind noise at bay, but adjacent traffic howls away; you'll keep checking to see if the windows are shut.
Instant body roll accompanies any quick steering motions, but if you find a sustained bend, the Beetle hunkers down and corners well — surprising, given the ungainliness heading in. Beetle Turbos get a sport-tuned suspension with thicker front stabilizer bars as well as a limited-slip differential to improve corner-carving.
Turbos also have larger front disc brakes, which I can only hope improve on our test car's disappointing setup. It's hard to know where the blame goes — to the smallish disc brakes or to the low-tech, three-channel anti-lock system — but the squishy pedal lends underwhelming stopping power. The five-cylinder and diesel-powered Beetle TDI have the same braking hardware.
The clumsiness carries through to ride quality. Despite numerous reinforcements versus the hardtop Beetle and a claimed 20 percent improvement in rigidity over the last Beetle convertible, the car creaks and flexes over manhole covers and expansion joints, with a busy, undulating ride in between. It's curious, given the Beetle convertible has an independent rear suspension versus the base hardtop Beetle's low-tech, semi-independent rear.
Pesky Interior
Given the Beetle convertible's price — around $25,500 including the destination charge — the interior feels higher on gimmicks than quality. Glossy paint covers the dash and upper door panels, and there are real metal accents around the glove compartment and door handles. But a sea of cheap, black plastics greets elbows and forearms elsewhere, and the car's flimsy climate controls recall the cost-cut Jetta's. Despite the starting price, the convertible lacks important conveniences like vanity-mirror lights or extending sun visors. Our car lacked the optional center armrest, drawing complaints galore. C'mon, VW — a $15,340 Hyundai Accent has a standard armrest.
The bungles continue. The grab handles along the doors sit too far forward to easily reach or use as leverage to close the doors, and editors found the steering wheel too far away, despite good range for the telescoping adjustment. If you pull the seat forward for a comfortable steering reach, the pedals are too close. Both front seats return to their original positions if you let someone in back — nice — but they employ slow crank knobs to adjust the recline. If you plan to share the car, it's a drag.
Visibility is another problem. The low roofline hurts sightlines out front, and the tiny rear window — most of which is obstructed by two massive head restraints in back — leaves too much traffic to the imagination. Typical of a convertible, the Beetle's soft-top requires massive C-pillars that swallow much of your over-the-shoulder view. Put the top down, and the folded riggings take up much of the view straight back. It's vexing, given many convertibles with bad top-up visibility improve on that when the top is down.
Similar to the hardtop Beetle, the convertible's backseat is passable for adults. One advantage: If you go over a big bump, your head hits the canvas roof — a more forgiving surface than the glass hatch over the hardtop's backseat.
Safety, Features & Pricing
The Beetle convertible has not been crash-tested; because of its structural differences, ratings for the coupe do not carry over. Standard safety features include the required anti-lock brakes and electronic stability system, plus front and side-impact air bags; the latter extend upward to offer head protection. Standard rollover bars behind the rear seats deploy automatically if the car tips.
Since its redesign, the Beetle's reliability has been awful, with predicted new-car reliability much worse than average. Given our test car's incipient noises, it's hard to see that improving.
The Beetle convertible comes well-equipped, with standard heated leatherette (imitation leather) seats, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, 17-inch alloy wheels and a pretty good base stereo with Bluetooth phone and audio streaming, and iPod/USB integration. Curiously, a center armrest and steering-wheel audio controls are optional. Those features come in various option packages, as does a Fender stereo, keyless access with push-button start and a navigation system. The '50s, '60s and '70s editions add unique colors, side mirrors, wheels and interior themes. The '60s edition serves as a sort of range-topper, running into the low $30,000s. That's not so groovy — similar money buys a well-equipped V-6 Mustang convertible.
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Let's say I have a motive in $\mathcal{M}_{num}(K)$ ($K$ a number field). For each prime $l$ there is a realization of this motive in terms of etale cohomology with coefficients in $\mathbb{Q}_l$. This has more structure than being a mere vector space: it is a representation of $Gal(K)$! This representation has an $L$-function. As I understand it, the $L$ function doesn't depend on $l$.
What I wonder is whether there is something special about etale cohomology with coefficients in an $l$-adic field, or whether every Weil cohomology has an $L$-function attached to it that would equal the $L$-function of any other realization.
The usual (singular) cohomology with the complex topology, is also a representation of $Gal(K)$ (factoring through the motivic Galois group, if this means anything to you). Is it true, then, that the $L$-function attached to this representation is the same as the $L$-function of the realizations via etale cohomology with coefficients in $\mathbb{Q}_l$?
How does one go about proving equalities between $L$-functions of different realizations of the same motive?