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Alaska Native (Inupiat) Elders and children living in northern Alaska share their experiences and stories about the northern lights (aurora borealis). The website features a 23 minute video and a series of shorter videos and interactive animations... (View More) on related topics. (View Less)
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This is an activity about Earth's magnetic field. Learners will construct a soda bottle magnetometer, collect data, and analyze the results to detect magnetic storm events. Ideally, learners should collect data for at least a month. If several... (View More) months are available for data collection, this is ideal. This is the first activity as part of the iMAGiNETICspace: Where Imagination, Magnetism, and Space Collide educator's guide. Instructions for downloading the iBook educator's guide and the associated Transmedia book student guide are available at the resource link. (View Less)
This is a lesson about the solar wind, Earth's magnetosphere, and the Moon. Participants will work in groups of two or three to build a model of the Sun-Earth-Moon system. They will use the model to demonstrate that the Earth is protected from... (View More) particles streaming out of the Sun, called the solar wind, by a magnetic shield called the magnetosphere, and that the Moon is periodically protected from these particles as it moves in its orbit around the Earth. Participants will also learn that the NASA ARTEMIS mission is a pair of satellites orbiting the Moon that measure the intensity of solar particles streaming from the Sun. (View Less)
In this problem set, learners will use a map of satellite data on Earth's surface magnetism and determine coordinates and distances for variations in magnetism. Answer key is provided. This is part of Earth Math: A Brief Mathematical Guide to Earth... (View More) Science and Climate Change. (View Less)
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This is an activity about cause and effect. Learners will investigate various online sources to find data and other pertinent information regarding reported effects on Earth for the solar events they identified in the previous activities in this... (View More) curriculum set. Then, they will summarize their findings for this activity as part of the overall Space Weather project. This is Activity 13 of the Space Weather Forecast curriculum. (View Less)
This is a booklet containing 37 space science mathematical problems, several of which use authentic science data. The problems involve math skills such as unit conversions, geometry, trigonometry, algebra, graph analysis, vectors, scientific... (View More) notation, and many others. Learners will use mathematics to explore science topics related to Earth's magnetic field, space weather, the Sun, and other related concepts. This booklet can be found on the Space Math@NASA website. (View Less)
After researching information about the Sun, learners will discuss and share their expertise on related topics such as sunspots, the Earth's magnetosphere, and aurorae. This activity is a follow-on to the lesson titled "Understanding the Sun" in the... (View More) Space Weather Action Center Educator's Instructional Guide, which follows the 5E learning cycle. (View Less)
In this activity, learners write space weather reports using current data about the Sun and create a broadcast script to present the researched information to an audience. This activity is part of the Space Weather Action Center Educator's... (View More) Instructional Guide, which follows the 5E learning cycle. (View Less)
In this activity, learners will use the online Space Weather Media Viewer to research answers to a set of questions about space weather, solar flares, coronal mass ejections, and sunspots, and explain their impact on Earth and how Earth's... (View More) magnetosphere serves to protect our planet. This activity is part of the Space Weather Action Center Educator's Instructional Guide, which follows the 5E learning cycle. (View Less)
This is an activity about bar magnets and their invisible magnetic fields. Learners will experiment with magnets and a compass to detect and draw magnetic fields. This is Activity 1 of a larger resource, entitled Exploring the Sun. The NASA... (View More) spacecraft missions represented by this material include SOHO, TRACE, STEREO, Hinode, and SDO. (View Less)
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That it should be based on compassion and equality is evident, but converting this into praxis is not.
>>> I don't agree. Why not based on freedom and individual rights? Why do we have to start with a mystical premise? Equality is the most overused, meaningless word and that's where I have a problem with Sam's essay. Also, the idea of 'luck' and 'fate.' This is mystical talk as well (see Richard Dawkin's MAGIC OF REALITY).
Equality of opportunity or equality of outcome? One is possible, the other is impossible without the use of coercion or force. Why is THAT good? Athiests too often talk just like the religionists and it's time to question and re-think.
How is an economical system based on free choice and trade without coercion immoral??? Is the natural state immoral?
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That it should be based on compassion and equality is evident, but converting this into praxis is not.
>>> I don't agree. Why not based on freedom and individual rights? Why do we have to start with a mystical premise? Equality is the most overused, meaningless word and that's where I have a problem with Sam's essay. Also, the idea of 'luck' and 'fate.' This is mystical talk as well (see Richard Dawkin's MAGIC OF REALITY).
Equality of opportunity or equality of outcome? One is possible, the other is impossible without the use of coercion or force. Why is THAT good? Athiests too often talk just like the religionists and it's time to question and re-think.
How is an economical system based on free choice and trade without coercion immoral??? Is the natural state immoral?
I would have to say that "Equality of opportunity" is no less impossible without the use of coercion or force - for whatever reason, many people seem to buy into a sense of entitlement to the opportunities which have granted them the outcomes they enjoy.
My appreciation of reality is such that I believe I could just have well have succumbed to malnutrition or disease in Sub-Saharan Africa shortly after I was born - or raised in an environment that robbed me of opportunity for quality education.
Free choice seems no less a mystical concept than equality or luck - we are inevitably a product of circumstance, and in that lies the seed for appreciation of equality.
Add to that - our current economic system is not one characterized by "free choice and trade without coercion" - our choices as consumers are dictated by producers, and producers can wield considerable influence over how we perceive those choices that are left. As a simple example, consider raw milk.
Consider also that people born into relatively better circumstances are, 'all other things being equal', in a much better position to leverage their 'unfair advantage' - as a simple example consider Bill and Bob, they are in every which way identical, down to their analysis that company A stands to gain 20% in value shortly. The only difference is that Bill has $1,000 to invest and Bob has $1,000,000. Then consider Ben, who saw the same but doesn't have anything to invest because his daughter fell sick and he had been unable to amass sufficient savings or adequate insurance.
Excellent, well-written point. The only fault I see is your premise, sort of Marxist, that there are 'producers' and 'consumers.' In a free system we would all be both. A producer is also a consumer and vice versa. No one person or entity can wield power over the other without the aid of government sanctioned brute force. If any producer tries to exploit the consumer, the consumer can choose not to trade with him/her and go to a competitor. Only government's monopolistic use of force can limit or control competition which it is, in fact, practicing whole heartedly today. In the natural state are there only lions and tigers surviving? Have they killed off all other species? No, not quite. It's more complicated than that and most political and economic theories simplify things to the point of fantasy.
The point of departure is 'our current economic system' - we don't have a "free system".
Let me say that I find "ideal free markets" an attractive model, much as I find things to like in "ideal communism". The problem with "ideal concepts" is that they are difficult to reason or argue about, as I am sure we can agree - in an ideal world everything would "just work itself out".
I don't think this world has ever seen 'ideal free markets', just as I don't think that it has seen 'ideal communism', there is something about the human psyche thus far that reacts with "ideal concepts" like an observer on a quantum superposition - collapsing it instantly into a shadow of its full potential.
I would argue that the vast majority of people are not producers in a meaningful sense - at best they constitute exploitable resources processed and refined to varying degrees to serve demand.
Whether by design or accident our current economic system has lead to a population that is increasing driven by insecurity and dependency. Be it for narrow fields of expertise or training in repetitive tasks that would be near meaningless outside the given work process, our individual specialization has resulted in a situation where most of us feel wholly dependent, not upon 'each other' but upon an abstract system which dictates punishment and reward depending on our ability to be useful to it.
I find this particularly worrying in Law Enforcement at the moment - from the videos around on the web it seems clear that there are a number of Police officers who are uncomfortable with whats going on, the video here serves as an example of just what that is.
Consider the cop with 3 years on the force and 2 kids at home, how easy do you think the decision is to tell his wife that the mortgage that is bigger than the market value of the house can't get paid? That pretty soon the healthcare that pays for baby Sue's medication won't be there? California is nearing 12% unemployment - a growing number of military veterans are competing for the same jobs that an ex-police officer would. Private employment would highly likely be as a commodity item, even if they get another job it would be virtually guaranteed to be in the context of precarious employment - with no or limited medical insurance or other benefits.
There are countless of individual 'whistleblower' accounts of the wholly "immoral" practices expected of people in all manner of jobs - from Finance, Journalism, Insurance, Pharmaceutics, Military contractors and well pretty much *all* of it - we can pretend that this just a few bad apples - but I suspect that it is a systemic condition induced by pressures to "perform" and the fear of failure to give the impression that they are.
I don't see how reducing government's ability to regulate or investigate "suboptimal" practices could help address that.
The original post is using genetics and environment to argue that people did not really earn what they made and the inequality is therefore morally questionable.
It seems to lead to strange places with consistency. By that logic, can't we say that the person who rescues a child from a burning car does not deserve any more reward than the brutal slave owner because neither chose their circumstances?
If you really go the hard determinism route and try to apply it to practical experience, then you just get nihilism. Imprisoned rapists would be victims of environment/genetics and nobody should ever be held responsible for anything. Or if they are, the judge can say he or she was determined to deliver a nasty sentence and couldn't help it.
Inequality does not automatically mean everyone is always worse off in every situation. I would rather like in a world where I make $1,500/month while Bill Gates makes $1,000,000/month than live in a world where me and Bill Gates both make $20/month.
In my ideal utopia, we would all feel equal, great bliss in this universe and suffering would not exist as a thought. But as a religious skeptic, I think that Heaven is a myth and realistic facts prevent me from believing it is possible any time in the near future. Rewards for skilled labor provide incentives for highly-skilled workers to produce. I realize that unintended consequences by people with very good intentions have repeatedly occurred; I will never overlook or ignore that reality when I contemplate political policies.
Words like "unfair" or "injustice" can be misleading. One can call it injustice for Person A to be born smarter than Person B. That does not mean Person A caused it by behaving unjustly or unfairly. I rarely ever see liberal/communist arguments account for the distinction between human-created outcomes and nature-created outcomes when the words "unfair" and "injustice" are used.

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If you're among the thousands of therapy practices that want to go paperless or replace clinical software, you've come to the right place. It can be daunting to sort through the many electronic health record (EHR) systems out there for mental and behavioral health care providers. What's more, pricing and functionality varies greatly from system to system.
This guide will help you better understand the therapy software market. Using it, you can narrow down your list of potential products for an upcoming purchase.
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What Is Therapy Software?
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The term "therapy software" applies to any software that helps therapists deliver better care, manage their practice or process their billing. These systems offer a range of tools that facilitate everything from clinical documentation to scheduling and insurance claims submission.
Therapy software vendors may sell a single application, such as therapy notes, as a stand-alone solution. Alternatively, they may offer a number of applications bundled together to form an integrated EHR suite for therapists.
The breadth and depth of applications in the system you choose will depend on your needs, user base and budget. This is especially true in therapy practices, which come in all manner of sizes and specialties employing social workers, therapists, counselors, psychiatrists and/or psychologists:
If you're a smaller therapy provider and/or outsource your medical billing, it might be more cost-effective to seek stand-alone applications to fill specific gaps in health information technology. For example, if your only goal with a new system is to digitize your staff's clinical notes, buying a stand-alone clinical documentation system makes more sense than a full EHR. Otherwise, you may end up paying for functions you don't need, such as e-prescribing or patient portals.
Since larger therapy providers tend to have a larger number of users and require a greater level of care coordination, integrated therapy EHR suites are often the more practical choice. With several different functions packaged together, it's easier to extract meaningful health outcomes data while tracking clinical and budgetary goals.
As we explained above, the tools provided in therapist software products may vary. Here are some of the most common ones, which may be sold as stand-alone applications or as part of integrated suites:
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Once you've identified your organization's must-have software functions and are ready to start considering specific vendors, it's important to consider these market trends:
HIPAA compliance. The government's privacy and security laws—the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act—help safeguard patient data, and they carry steep penalties if violated. Reputable vendors will make sure you understand how and why their products can help you achieve HIPAA compliance by explaining data protection and encryption capabilities.
Cloud-based systems. One of the first choices you'll have to make when selecting new software is whether to pick a cloud-based or an on-premise system.
Cloud-based systems are becoming increasingly common in the therapy software market, as they bring a number of benefits:
It's important to note, however, that therapy practices in rural settings may have a hard time accessing the broadband Internet that's required to run a Web-based system.
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Two small thrifts founded many decades ago to cater to Baltimore's immigrant population could merge as early as the end of November following approval Monday by a federal regulator.
Kopernik Federal Bank in Fells Point and Hull Federal Savings Bank in Locust Point each have one office, and both will remain open and operate under the Kopernik name after the merger.
The marriage of these two institutions — opened a combined 189 years — is just another sign of the difficulties of small financial institutions, banking analysts said. Not only do they struggle to keep up with increased regulation, but it's often harder for them to compete against the broad array of services and products that big banks offer and consumers demand.
"It's kind of like a little corner drugstore. How do they compete against CVS today? It's tough," said Stuart Greenberg, a banking consultant in Baltimore.
Kopernik is the larger of the two, with $42.8 million in assets at the end of September, compared with $24.6 million at Hull Federal. For the first nine months of this year, Kopernik earned $194,000, while Hull posted a $439,000 profit, according to reports filed with federal regulators.
Greenberg called the Kopernik and Hull deal a "survival merger."
"The real question is whether they will be here five years from today," he said. "I hope that they are. I like the nostalgia."
But Gary Amereihn, president of Kopernik, said it's too early to write them off.
"We've outlasted a lot of banks," Amereihn said. "Banks come and go all the time. We're still here. We intend to be."
Amereihn acknowledged that keeping up with regulation can be difficult, but combining management will help. Two managers from Hull will join Kopernik's staff of six, while Hull's CEO, Michael Baumann, will continue as a consultant, he said.
Baumann did not return a phone call for comment.
Hull bank opened in 1911 to serve German and Polish workers at the nearby dockyards. The thrift at 1248 Hull St. in Locust Point has changed little over the years and sticks with basic offerings — savings accounts and fixed-rate mortgages.
Baumann told The Baltimore Sun six years ago that the biggest change for the bank over the years was the addition of air conditioning in 1996. Hull, which got its first phone in 1989, still doesn't have a website.
For the past two years, Hull has been operating under a supervisory agreement with regulators that, among other things, requires the bank to maintain adequate capital levels.
Hull's troubles, like those of many other lenders, stemmed from loans that went bad during the economic downturn, Amereihn said.
"It's behind them," he said.
Still, the extra requirements of the supervisory agreement put a strain on Hull and influenced the decision to merge, Amereihn said.
Located at 2101 Eastern Ave., Kopernik offers more products than Hull, including checking accounts, certificates of deposit and auto loans. Founded in 1924, the bank was named after the famed Polish astronomer more commonly known by his Latin name, Copernicus. Amereihn said the thrift plans to modernize its website so customers can do transactions online.
Like many small banks, Kopernik offers higher rates on deposits to attract customers. The annual percentage yield for Kopernik's savings and Christmas Club accounts, for example, is 0.55 percent. That's five times more generous than the national average, according to Market Rates Insight.
"We have to do something to be different," Amereihn said. "We don't have all the bells and whistles that all the big banks have."


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A Debt Collection Stock That's Likely to Pay
Jack Hough has details of Encore Capital Group, a debt-collection company that, for investors, could pay handsomely.
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Your fallopian tubes are a pair of tubes that eggs travel through to get from your ovaries to your uterus. Each month, during a process called ovulation, one of your ovaries releases an egg that travels down one of your fallopian tubes, where it may or may not be fertilized by a sperm.
You might have only one fallopian tube if you've had pelvic surgery for an infection, a tumor or a past ectopic pregnancy. Occasionally, some women are born with only one tube. However, you may still be able to get pregnant with only one tube if:
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To wear or not to wear, that is the question. Few things seem to divide cycling tribes quite as much as lycra clothing. While for some, a pair of padded bike shorts and a zip up jersey are necessities, for others they are an eye sore that carries certain connotations with it. To be certain, lycra isn't for everyone—and choosing to wear it or not to wear it is a personal choice.
As with most debates, neither side is right or wrong, necessarily. For the sake of argument though, let's take a look at some of the pro's and con's of lycra.
- Super Comfortable: There's no two ways about it, properly fitting lycra shorts and a good jersey are some of the most comfortable clothing you'll ever wear
- Feeling Fast: Wearing lycra can make you feel fast, no matter what the reality might be
- Cushioning: Finding the right pair of padded bike shorts can be a revelation in comfort. The pad helps take the sting out of long days in the saddle, and when you find the brand of shorts that work for you, you'll never want to ride without them
- Staying cooler: most cycling clothing now is designed to wick away sweat and is made with fabrics that help you stay cooler
- More Aero: Wearing cycling jerseys can really cut down on wind drag, since even a club fit jersey will fit more closely than a t-shirt. This might not seem important to the everyday cyclist, but it actually does make a huge difference
- Part Of The Club: Let's face it, in certain cycling circles—we're looking at you roadies—it's just expected that you'll wear it
- The Confidence Factor: It takes a certain amount of confidence to wear lycra in public, and some people don't feel comfortable in it
- Limited Wear Occasions: In lycra, it's not like you can just step off the bike and go sit at your desk at the start of the work day
- What It Means: For many, lycra has become a symbol of exclusivity and elitism in the cycling community, and some see the perceived requirement of wearing lycra as an obstacle to getting more people on bikes
A Personal Choice
At the end of the day riding a bike should be fun, regardless of what clothing you choose to wear while doing it. If you do choose to wear lycra, it doesn't mean you have to limit yourself to the body-hugging race-fit stuff you see on TV. There are many different fit levels available, from straight up t-shirts made of technical fabrics to roomier "club fit" clothing that isn't as form fitting. And nobody says (well…some people do) that you can't wear mountain bike baggies on the road if you want to.
And if you choose not to wear lycra, that's ok too. It's not for everyone. There are plenty of other clothing options out there that offer bike-friendly features in more casual clothing. Jeans and shirts from Club Ride, Zoic, Performance, and others offer features like reinforced seats, articulated knees, and specially designed pockets to facilitate your non-lycra bike life.
Types of Riders and Their Relationship to Lycra:
The Roadie:
Lycra Love: 10/10
Perhaps no other cycling clan takes their super hero costumes so seriously as the serious road rider. This is usually the guy who shaves his legs and has a bike more expensive than his car. Just wearing lycra isn't enough. It has to be worn well. Usually the shorts and jersey (collectively called a "kit") must match in color and brand, and will preferably be a matching set. Wearing pro team clothing when not paid to do so is highly discouraged in this circle, though wearing one's club kit is acceptable. The kit will usually be color coordinated with the helmet, socks, shoes, gloves, and for the truly dedicated, the bike. Additional rules regarding sock height, short length, and jersey fit may apply.
The Weekend Warrior:
Lycra Love: 7/10
The Weekend Warrior takes a more casual approach to lycra. Sure, they might like things to match, and who doesn't like some cool socks? But the important thing is comfort and functionality. Shorts add comfort on a long weekend ride, and the jersey provides plenty of cooling and pocket storage as they rack up the miles. It's not necessarily about fitting in or looking "pro", so much as it is recognizing the benefits that lycra offers on long, high mileage rides. Lycra clothing is a functional item, but having mismatched kit won't get in the way of enjoying the ride.
The Urban Rider:
Lycra Love: 0/10
Lycra is usually anathema to the urban rider, and not without practical reasons. The urban rider uses the bike primarily for transportation and getting around—which means they ride their bike to get somewhere. While they may wear bike specific clothing, it's usually more along the lines of Club Ride, which incorporates bike-friendly features into everyday clothing. Urban riders usually also view the association of lycra with bikes as an impediment to getting more people on bikes—a thought that might not necessarily be wrong.
The Mountain Biker:
Lycra Love: 5/10
Ah…the sneaky lycra wearer. While most mountain bikers may outwardly deride road bikers for wearing lycra, the truth is that most mountain bikers secretly wear it. Sure, they might look super casual in their technical t-shirts and baggy shorts, but underneath it all is a pair of padded lycra shorts. And in truth, lately some XC riders have even dispensed with the pretense and started emulating their road biking cousins.
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Jim Buss, the Lakers' executive vice president of basketball operations, vowed Thursday that now is not the time to panic over the team's 15-20 start.
Speaking with John Ireland and Ramona Shelburne, who was sitting in for regular host Steve Mason, on 710 ESPN radio, Buss blamed injuries as the primary reason for the Lakers' struggles.
"I don't know if we've had five games where all our players are playing," Buss said. "When you have injuries like that, you can't play enough games together to get chemistry."
So far the Lakers have played 24 games without Steve Nash, 10 without Pau Gasol and two without Dwight Howard. Gasol is currently recovering from a concussion. Howard, who had back surgery in April, now has a shoulder injury that will be reevaluated next week.


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Jinotega is in Nicaragua.
Jinotega is the city center of Nicaragua's northern region by the same name which produces 80% of the nation's coffee. Not often visited by foreigners, it has a population of about 20,000 living inside a vast bowl formed by the surrounding mountains – perhaps the width of 200X100 soccer fields. It is known as "La Ciudad de las Brumas" or "City of the Mists" for the magnificent whisks of clouds continuously feathering through the top of the bowl.
The Jinotega region was perhaps the most war-torn region in the Nation's Century. Its remote location provided a haven for rebellious forces throughout the last two previous centuries. It's safe now, in fact you can visit the countryside without a problem if you wish, just find a guide. This will bring you to a corner of the world English speakers seldom see.
When to visit
Certainly the most adventurous time to visit is during the coffee season - December through February. You'll see trucks barelling in and out of the city on the north side, men hauling coffee in on their backs in a frantic scurry. Compared to cities such as Managua and Chinandega, which can be exceedingly hot all year round, Jinotega's climate is relatively pleasant due to its higher elevation.
Get in
From Managua there are direct buses several times a day. If taking a taxi, ask for bus terminal Mayoreo or simply for the terminal from where the Jinotega buses leave. At the Mayoreo terminal there is a counter where you can purchase your tickets to Jinotega. Bus fare is C$70, or about $4. The expressos are nice because they make fewer stops and you don't have to change busses in Matagalpa.
Also you can arrive from other towns in the north such as Matagalpa or Esteli (via Matagalpa or via a northern route).
Get around
Taxis are prevelent and cost C$6 ($0.35) per person anywhere in town. Fares are around C$10 at night.
From within Jinotega you can see Peña de La Cruz, a hill with a cross at the top. The location provides splendid views of the Jinotega valley and surrounding mountains. At the base of Peña de La Cruz within Jinotega there is a cemetery. Cross through the cemetery, stopping to ask where the "sendero" or trail to the cross is located. The journey to the top is steep at times, taking about 30-60 minutes. At the top there is a cool, refreshing breeze.
Of course you can hike to the famous cross, or there are trails in the hills opposite the cross. Many locals go swimming in lake Apanas or its sorounding creeks, but the water isn't the cleanest. You can join the locals and play a game of soccer or baseball. There are several sites around town if you just want to walk around. Also check out some of the restaurants listed here, whoever wrote that section did a good job.
In general Jinotega has a small town feel with not a lot of things to do. The people are friendly but more reserved than you will find in the bigger cities of Nicaragua.
If you need something, first check the Everything for $1 (More or Less) store north of the cathederal a couple blocks. They have tools, shampoo, candles, mugs, etc. If they don't have it, try the more expensive stores like Tienda Rossy, south of the cathederal, or, Almacen Gloria, at the north-west corner of the Union Park. There are a million other little stores too. Just walk around and ask until you find what you need. Pali is going to be your closest thing to a supermarket here. The markets here are excellent, really worth an afternoon wanderings, especially the 'food court' authentic yet surprisingly flavoursome local cuisine for 30cords and up. Also on the far side of the markets close to Pauli, a few great cowboy bars with lots of great local personalities and with visiting street sellers the shops come to you.
For quick lunches, try the tacos at Cafeteria Trebol, on the north side of the central park, with orange-carrot refresco and fruit salad afterwards. Across the street from Soda el Tico is Buffet el Buen Sazon, which is typical but very good. They have a nice salad selection. The pico de gallo and tortilla chips are a treat! There's also Comedor Chavarra near Soppexcca, a block west and a couple south. Same food as you get cheaper in the market, but you can eat it without smoke inhalation.
For a cheap afternoon snack, Pizza Movil Express in the central park is better than Chaba's Pizza and at C$10 a slice, much cheaper too. They're open roughly 3PM-9PM.
For a good burger and beer in town (La Pererra has excellent ones), Country Burger, a few blocks north of Esso Central, gives you one with lots of veggies and decent (non-limp) fries.
The pharmacy south of the cathederal has Cadbury chocolate. For the same price you can pick some up at Castillo de Cacao in Matagalpa. The Eskimo parlor is nice when you want an ice cream cone. There's a newer, cheaper, and friendlier one just south of Punto Moda.
Roca Rancho has C$12 Victorias and live music on Thursday nights starting at 8PM.
Soppecxxa is a good coffee shop that is popular with the few extranjeros in town. Its two blocks ?west? from Supermarket Pali. Check out the bar map they have at La Biosfera Cloud forest retreatTwiggy295 15:30, 13 August 2009 (EDT), 4kms out of town, it lists all the great bars in Jinotega a very entertaining day out.
Hotels run from $4 to $100 a night and are easy to come by.
. Try La Biosfera Cloud Forest Retreat, 4kms out of Jinotega on the road to Matagalpa,next to the Perrera .(look for the insuperable horse wagon) 100 metres up hill of the Perrera.its got amazing views and run by 2 Aussies and an American, it has horses for riding,bat cave, trails to local coffee plantations, bar crawl map of Jinotega. organic permaculture based gardens and rental accomodation from forest cabins to a soon ( aug 09) to be completed Backpackers dorm accomodation, which also has amazing views.
Of all of the places in Nicaragua to do volunteer work, Jinotega is perhaps the most worthy. Due to its problematic history Jinotega has suffered through a serious decline in infrastructure. Jinotega is a place largly forgotten by the outside world.
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How picky are you when it comes to dating?
When it comes to dating how picky are you? what are some things that would make you break up with someone? What annoys you the most when dating? What is some things that someone should not do on a date?
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Not terribly picky, but like everyone I do go by looks a bit.
lack of an ability to talk, or yapping non-stop would make me break-up, or expecting me to yap non-stop.
Mind-games, expecting me to "know" what I did wrong (if anything), and then not communicating with me about it.
Unless youre just on a one-night stand I think sex on a first date is a BAD BAD Idea.
Poi is the new Desu!
So picky. My standards are way too high.
Haha haven't had a boyfriend yet
Is hooked on Otome dating sims XD
I'm pretty picky I think. Personality is a huge boon though. Along with common interests. I'd like if she was pretty but I can't really say I care much.
Finally got off my lazy ass and picked up the weights again.
Past tense, and not picky enough. >_>
If I ever become divorced, a widow, or just a good old-fashioned whore, the list of requirements is sky high.
The first requirement is Choreplay. You clean. I get turned on. Everyone wins.
I give chances to people who seem like they deserve them. I don't consider myself terribly picky but I do have standards.
Too much clinginess frustrates me a lot, this also ties in to excessive jealousy. I also expect reciprocity. If I do something like, say....accept the fact that you have a religion, I expect you not to force your beliefs on me. If I cooked for a week straight, I expect you to make an effort to help me or otherwise show that you understand that I'm trying.
The thing that bothers me the most is the unpredictability. I hate how people proclaim that there are rules of dating set in stone. THERE AREN'T and it would be delusional to think that a set of rules would apply to everyone. I don't play games when it comes to this. People who play texting games such as the classic I-won't-text-him-unless-he-texts-me thing are retards. If you want to talk to someone and you're not being clingy or overly attached, just TALK TO THEM. It's senseless complaining about how someone is hard to understand when you're weaving around and being all indirect. Be direct = you get more direct responses. Less drama and misinterpretation is quite something.
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I know that feels that I became the feel
In some regards I'm quite picky, but in other regards I'm pretty easy-going. I know that doesn't make sense, but that's the type of person I have. Two polar dichotomies lol.
Some of my standards women would find pretty strict, whereas some of my other standards women would be surprised that it's not a big issue with me.
I have some trust and commitment issues, so women who are too clingy, nagging, and pry too much into my personal life and history tend to scare me away. Women who are manipulative and aren't straightforward and clear when they talk annoy me.
Winter Is Coming.
Well...I wouldn't say I was very picky, as I do want to fall in love and enjoy my life with somebody....
But I do prefer Asians....I am guilty
I forget to log off when I leave, ALOT
Extremely. My standards are set pretty high and I'm pretty wary and afraid about lowering it to levels I may not approve of or to something that may end up haphazard.
I'd like to believe I'd give anyone a chance, but that'd be a lie. I have to be able to keep a conversation going with you if we're gonna play tonsil hockey, and that can be harder than it sounds . I'm not huge on looks, but of course I need to find them attractive. I can't date you if I have trouble looking at you. That said, my standards are pretty low. It'd be nice if he/she has a sense of humor, but I guess it's not a must. Ditto for patience.
Why are the new animes so sloooooow?? XC
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Past tense, and not picky enough. >_>
If I ever become divorced, a widow, or just a good old-fashioned whore, the list of requirements is sky high.
The first requirement is Choreplay. You clean. I get turned on. Everyone wins.
LOL!!!! xD I like that!!
And omg a good old-fashioned whore xD Let's hope it doesn't turn to that.
OMG T^T I'm finally freeeeeeeee~~~~~! :')
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I can't date you if I have trouble looking at you. .
xD agreed
Please - at least i need to be attracted to you.
And I am picky also. It's my life so it's gotta be equally as joyful for me.
OMG T^T I'm finally freeeeeeeee~~~~~! :')
I tried not being picky and that's gotten my nowhere, so i've decided to raise my standards. Hot/Fun/Independent/Serious chick or bust!
If I had a type it'd be you, fortunately I don't have a type so please stop.
I personally don't think I'm very strict, I can accept a lot of flaws in a guy. My friends consider me me extremely picky though, I don't see why.
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On the one hand when combined with the special interest and aspie long-term memory, it is responsible for the genius label as it applies to apsies. On the other, it's responsible for many learning and obedience issues with Asperger's children.
Hyperfocus is commonly found in Asperger's children who also have the ADD/ADHD comorbid.
Hyperfocus and ADHD/ADD
In recent years, the definitions of ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder) and ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder) have merged, in the medical sense under the banner of ADHD.
Personally, I'm not keen on this merging of diagnosis because while the two share similar definitions, there are some fundamental differences between them.
While both ADHD and ADD children have, by definition, attention issues, the hyperactive child is more likely to have attention problems due to hyperactivity itself while the ADD child is more likely to have a hyperfocus problem.
Consider the differences between between
- A child who does not respond when his name is called because he is distracted or is shouting and jumping from chair to chair.
- A child who is intently starring at a spinning wheel, or playing with some lego bricks and does not respond when his name is repeatedly called.
Hyperfocus is possibly the cause of the problem only in the second case.
Hyperfocus and Discipline
One of the basic tenants of positive parenting and positive schooling is that the obedient child should be rewarded. In school for example, a child who is obviously paying attention will receive a reward while one who is not may be rebuked or simply ignored. This technique is generally quite effective with neurotypical children.
Unfortunately, this technique does not work with hyper-focussed children who go into daydream state (or "zone out") automatically. Zoning out is not disobedience. This child is not trying to be naughty - they just happen to go into that state automatically.
The best remedy for these children is for the teacher to work more closely with them and for more one-on-one time to be allocated. In schools, this isn't always practical and hyperfocused children can often miss out on necessary attention and can fall behind. Often, such children are labelled "slow" and are put into remedial classes simply because they lack the ability to remain "on-task".
Making use of Hyperfocus
Hyperfocus has a lot of advantages. It allows one to think more abstractly and with greater complexity. It is a particularly useful skill to have when you need to be able to model complex systems or think in an extremely logical manner (for computer programming). In the adult world, hyperfocus allows aspies to deal with excessive levels of detail while still retaining a top-down approach.
Aspies tend to hyperfocus mainly on their special interests and they are able to take in and process large amounts of related information as a result.
The best way to make use of hyperfocus in primary school children is to attempt to line their work up with their special interests whenever possible.
For example, if your child's special interest is trains, then giving them sentences to write about trains or mathematics problems regarding carriages, train sizes or weights or giving them scientific projects on the use of electricity or steam in trains will allow the child to use their special interest to further their normal learning.
Psychiatric Recognition of Hyperfocus
The DSM-IV manual used to diagnose autism, aspergers and other mental disorders does not recognise hyperfocus at all. Only the symptoms of hyperfocus are discussed.


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September has edged suddenly into sight – in a this-is-really-happening kind of way – and although I have a busy several months ahead of me, I've been drumming up a bucket list of things I want to be sure to do before a new baby takes over my world once again. Don't get me wrong; as a second-time mom I know how fleeting infancy is, and I plan to savor every second of tiny-person time I'm going to get with this next little bean. But I also know there are some activities that aren't quite as easy to pull off with a newborn in the picture (not to mention a newborn plus a toddler… gulp).
So carpe diem, right? Check out my short list of pre-baby to-do's below! And if I'm missing anything crucial or especially awesome, let me know in the comments and I'll add your ideas on.
Plus: Preparing Pre-Schoolers for New Siblings
1. Go on three (count 'em) date nights with Aaron: Life gets busy – fast – when you're married with kids, and date nights are not to be underestimated for their restorative properties. There's nothing quite like getting a little dressed up – enjoying some sake and sushi among other full-grown adults in a festive, dimly-lit atmosphere and conversing with one's spouse about something other than when your kid last pooped – to set the sparks a-flying. Of course, due to busy schedules and fam-style budgets, Aaron and I don't go on nearly as many just-us dates as we intend to. But we always love it when we get out together and remind each other then that we should take ourselves out more. Sake and sushi may not be in the cards while I'm pregnant, but some romantic evenings certainly can be. It'll be a while before we get another date alone together once our baby's arrived, so we're going to fit three such evenings in before kiddo pops. That's one date night a month, people. Totally doable. And summer is the perfect time for budget-friendly evenings on the town; we can always grab some grub from one of Austin's famed food trailers and then have a picnic while enjoying some Blues on the Green, or catch dinner and movie on the roof of the downtown Whole Foods. I'm stacking up some babysitting trades with mom-friends now, too, so we won't have to pay for a sitter on top of our outings.
2. Pose (and be candid) for professional pregnancy photos: I love Instagram selfies as much as the next girl (see here, and above), but professional pregnancy photographs can capture a mama's – and her growing family's – style and spirit in ways that continually amaze me. (Pinterest is a gold mine for inspiration on this front, btw.) I'm lucky to know several super-talented photographers who know me very well, and who I'll trust to capture my belly, my boys (I want Aaron and Kaspar to get in on this, too), and my expectant mama joy just perfectly. My bestie Jenn takes beautiful photographs and lives a stone's throw away, and I've signed her up to rock my pregnancy shoot. We're going to have tons of fun with this project, and I'll hit her back with a new-baby family photoshoot of her own. (I'm no pro but I can fake it.)
3. Go camping/get away with my boys: Okay, so sleeping isn't comfortable right now even in our queen sized bed with copious support-pillow formations, and it's especially uncomfortable when Kaspar joins us to 'snuggle' in the mornings and ends up kicking me in the kidneys for 20 minutes until I begrudgingly get up. Sleeping on the ground, or on a thin foam camping mat (in a tent… with Kaspar… all night…) doesn't sound appealing to me at this juncture, at all. That said, kiddo is really into the idea of camping lately; he's never actually been camping, and I have no idea how he's even heard of it, but I think he may be onto something. A rustic family overnight, perhaps with a short hike and some canoeing thrown in, are completely feasible with a three-year-old. And pre-baby family bonding time will be good for him, and us, in advance of little brother's arrival. I'm marking the calendar and scoping out cabin-camping options (the tent is not happening) in the many state parks around and just outside of Austin – maybe we'll drive to the coast, or wind up somewhere in the Hill Country for our nature fix.
4. Get my girl-time in: Kid-free time with friends can easily land on the back burner in much the same way as date nights with our dudes do. But time with friends is a key secret to busy mama sanity, too. I'm scheduling it in while I still have a degree of independence; one mama friend and I are getting together for tea drinks every Tuesday before picking up our kids, and another friend has been organizing small ladies' nights every few weeks at cool restaurants around town. It's so worth it, and so refreshing, to make the time. Meanwhile, play-dates with the kids still make busy mom socializing convenient and easy, and a bunch (six!) of my friends are having babies this summer, too, so I'm getting some newborn-love/mama-care visits in before my own bundle arrives. It's all special and important and good for the soul.
5. Set up baby's space: Our baby's space will be in our master bedroom, in a corner next to the bed. (He's going to sleep in a baby hammock.) I already have a large basket full of cloth diapering supplies in that corner, but otherwise our baby gear is still in its boxes and I haven't put anything up on the walls. I do plan to decorate, however, and prepare a cozy, comfortable, colorful space for us to share. I still need a good chair, and I've been collecting eclectic artwork – some children's book illustrations and a few prints Kaspar made at school among them – to frame and hang on the wall. I also commissioned a dream-catcher from Shannon at Oil and Cotton, and I'm going to make paper maché zebra heads the month before the baby arrives, when I will have stopped working and will be too huge to do much beyond sitting in a kiddie pool sipping coconut water, or making crafts. Bring on the glitter and glue!
6. Logistics, logistics: Since I know I'm going to be eating a specific diet when the baby arrives, in the interest of minimizing baby's chances of developing food allergies like Kaspar's (I'm eating mostly according to the GAPS diet now, and will be avoiding all major allergens during my third trimester and into breastfeeding-ville), I'm going to need to stock our freezer with meals I've already prepared. I've also bought a green housecleaning deal via Living Social, so, sometime shortly before and another time shortly after baby arrives, I can go for a couple of long walks and come back to sparkling clean toilets and sinks. My cousin is planning to visit soon after baby's born, too, to help with Kaspar-tainment and to keep me company as I get my sea legs, and of course I hired my doulas last week, so I'll have breastfeeding support at the ready. I'm thinking ahead!
Plus: Pregnancy Fantasy Vs. Reality
Am I missing anything? What should I add? What kinds of to-do's did you prioritize in the months before baby's arrival?
PS. Remember when I blogged about my ambivalence surrounding genetic testing, specifically around whether it brings peace of mind? I found my perfect solution -- the highly accurate, non-invasive Panorama Prenatal Test. I took this (one blood draw) and opted out of the standard sequential and quad screens, and shared a little about the experience -- it was a breeze -- in the comments here. (Have any of you taken one of these new blood tests in lieu of other prenatal testing options? I am so amazed by how far genetic testing has come in a few short years! Wave of the future, baby...)


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I've got a question about WPF and Ribbon Menu. What I'm trying to do is to create an application with multiple pages, but for those (which will be in frame) I would like to use RibbonMenuItem's menu. When I put a button on page, with the code - for example for saving data from textboxes to sql database , it work great. But when I'm trying to call this code using MenuItem's - nothing. I would like to do that because I will have multiple pages in my application, so I would like to use only one button to save data, not a button on each page.
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Even I, a person who has never seen Simon & Simon a single time, got a kick out of this incredibly elaborate shot-for-shot remake of the opening credits.
Created as a goof for Adult Swim, it stars Paul Rudd, Mad Men's Jon Hamm and Parks & Recreation's Adam Scott, and, well… it's kind of hard to describe. Just watch it.
If you want to marvel at just how in-depth the re-creation was, check out this side-by-side video. And for the full backstory of the making-of, read this interview at Vulture.
Epic events like this don't happen all the time. It's understandable that you'd have questions. For example: How did a bizarre joke like this ever even happen? Hopefully these videos will answer some of them.
Were you a big fan of Simon & Simon? Would you watch a remake starring Jon Hamm and Adam Scott? (Correct answer: I would watch pretty much anything starring Jon Hamm and Adam Scott.) And more to the point: How's it going? What games are you playing?
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Description: Ed. Hölzel is the publisher of the Kozenn Atlas -- Austria's most popular classroom atlas. The Neuer Kozenn Atlas is sold together with an "Atlas CD with 3D and globe view". It's an application called Geothek which was developed by Helmut Mülner from Joanneum Research. This application builds on top of the Qt version of Marble and adds numerous features and maps to it: Geothek allows to view the high quality Hölzel physical maps as well as other maps from the Kozenn Atlas. The location database is also based on the Hölzel Atlas and the user interface is fully translated into German.
Geothek also provides a special 3D satellite view which lets the user fly across the mountain landscape. Also included is a special statistics view and a set of "silent" maps as a bonus. Screenshot:

Website: http://www.kozenn.at
Source Code: http://sourceforge.net/projects/geothek/ (understandably it doesn't contain the fine copyrighted Hölzel map material)

Coordination: Lukas Birsak
Development: Helmut Mülner
Screenshot: http://tristramg.eu/multimod.png
Description: Mumoro is a library to compute multimodal paths. The marble widget is used to display the route.
Website: http://github.com/Tristramg/mumoro
E-Mail: tristramg at gmail dot com
Description: Cockpit is an application for the visualization of sensor data and assistance functions of cognitive systems. The screenshot shows the usage of Marble to visualize the position of the vehicle (orange, GPS position mapped to the nearest road). The camera field of view shown in green in Marble corresponds to the video image on the left. Speed limit signs recognizedin the video are shown in Marble. Marble is also used to seek through sensor data (i.e. clicking on some point in the map seeks the video to the closest position).
E-Mail: nienhues at fzi dot de
Description: The Tonatiuh project aims to create an open source, cutting-edge, accurate, and easy to use Monte Carlo ray tracer for the optical simulation of solar concentrating systems. It intends to advance the state-of-the-art of the simulation tools available for the design and analysis of solar concentrating systems, and to make those tools freely available to anyone interested in using and improving them.
[Source: Tonatiuh website]
Website: http://code.google.com/p/tonatiuh/
Description: fgdash is designed to be the next step in flight gear map viewers. It's design is to work simply and effectively as an embedded secondary system while flying. Currently undergoing heavy development.
Website: : http://github.com/paultag/fgdash
Description: digiKam is an advanced digital photo management application for Linux, Windows, and Mac-OSX. It has an integrated map search which allows you to search for your geotagged images and view their positions.
Website: http://www.digikam.org
Description: Marble is integrated to configure Locale & Time inside the Installer of the Chakra Live-CD distribution.
Website: http://chakra-project.org
E-Mail: email@example.com
Description: geoshape is a so called shape, a plugin that can be used in (nearly) any Koffice2 application, like KWord, KPresenter and so on. At the moment it is limited to displaying a simple map, like they can be seen in Marble. Features like displaying adresses from a spreadsheet might follow later but are nowhere near implemented.


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EBay reported quarterly earnings that edged past forecasts and its outlook was in-line with expectations.
After the earnings announcement, shares of the online auctioneer fell in trading after the closing bell. (Click here to get the latest quotes for eBay.)
The company posted third-quarter earnings excluding items of 55 cents per share, up from 48 cents a share in the year-earlier period.
Revenue increased to $3.40 billion from $2.97 billion a year ago.
Analysts had expected the company to report earnings excluding items of 54 cents a share on $3.41 billion in revenue, according to a consensus estimate from Thomson Reuters.
"Not as overpowering a beat as the last couple of quarters, but they do appear on track, " said Gil Luria, an analyst at Wedbush Securities.
The company expects more than $10 billion in mobile payments volume this year, eBay CEO John Donahoe said after the earnings report. He said that company experienced the fastest growth in active users since 2007.
EBay's fourth-quarter guidance was in-line with estimates: Earnings of 66 to 69 cents a share on revenue of $3.85 billion to $4 billion. Analysts currently expect EPS of 68 cents on revenue of $3.94 billion.
Some analysts expected eBay to lift its fourth-quarter forecast by a lot, but that did not happen.
"Given that there had been a lot of momentum in eBay and PayPal's businesses, expectations may have gotten ahead of themselves, " said RJ Hottovy, an equity analyst at Morningstar.
EBay may be giving a cautious outlook for the holiday season because big retailers including Target and Best Buy are planning to match Amazon's online prices, Hottovy noted. This price tussle may put more shoppers and revenue up for grabs during the fourth quarter, he added.
"It's probably wise for eBay to err on the side of caution because of this price competition, " Hottovy added.


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Bill Gross Questions His Investor Cred … and Buffett's
Bill Gross doesn't hesitate to criticize himself. In his latest monthly letter, he questions the very skill that has made him a household name, and those of Warren Buffett. Kristen Grind reports. Photo: Pimco.
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Understand Ovarian Cysts
Many women have ovarian cysts – fluid- or tissuefilled growths that form on the ovary. Ovarian cysts are usually noncancerous and most remain small in size, cause mild symptoms if any at all, or simply go away on their own. However, they can become a problem and require treatment if they grow too large or cause pain.
Ovarian cysts can develop in women of all ages, but because most cysts occur as a side effect of ovulation, reproductive age women are especially susceptible. Each month, an egg matures in a woman's ovary within a sac called a follicle. When the mature egg is released from the follicle, ovulation occurs. Functional cysts develop when the follicle does not open to release the egg or when the follicle seals off after the egg is released. They often go away in six to eight weeks.
Some ovarian cysts are not related to ovulation. Dermoid cysts are made from cells that can develop into different types of tissue such as hair, skin, and teeth. Endometriomas form when the cells that usually line the uterus migrate to the ovaries and continue to bleed with each menstrual cycle. Cystadenomas develop from the cells on the outside of the ovary and are filled with fluid.
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Treatment options for ovarian cysts vary depending on the type and size of cyst, severity of symptoms, family history, age, and other factors. Your doctor may decide to monitor the cyst for changes or increasing size with regular ultrasound exams. Birth control pills stop ovulation which can be helpful in preventing new functional cysts. Surgery to remove a cyst or the entire ovary is also available, though it may not be the best option for women who still want to have children. Your doctor can review your options based on your specific case.


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Mark McGwire has admitted to using steroids on the same day Greg Maddux returns to the Cubs as the assistant to GM Jim Hendry.
Once again, the Cardinals get the best of the Cubs. They couldn't even let us enjoy Maddux being back in the fold. Next thing you know, McGwire this, McGwire that. Yet the part I believe will be focused on most with regards to McGwire's statement, is his opinion that taking steroids had no impact on his actual performance on the ball field.
Wait. What???
Performance. Enhancing. Drugs. Steroids. Things that enhance your performance…drugs that enhance your performance. How ridiculous is this statement? So, they simply allowed you to stay healthy, not blast home runs out of St. Louis and make them land in McCovey Cove? Huh.
How do you feel about toothpaste Mark? You used it this morning but it had nothing to do with your fresh breath and plaque removal? How about money? You made and spent money but all it did was keep you wealthy and had nothing to do with how you got all the stuff you own?
What's your definition of 'is' Mark? I don't know about the BBWAA but I have a feeling Bill Clinton is extremely impressed. And I'm not saying you're still using steroids, but I thought snapping Bob Costas over your knee at the end of the interview was a bit odd.*
I know it must have been tough for McGwire to make a statement at all and I respect his willingness to finally do so. However, to say that you took steroids, yet you don't believe it impacted your stat line year in and year out…how do you say a pill, an injection can't make you skilled at hitting a baseball? Maybe not, but it sure does help turn on the ball fast and strong enough to send it into a major league stadium parking lot! I don't know about the rest of you, but to me my immediate reaction is a blank stare. A stare that simply says "Did he just say that?" It makes me cringe even further with regards to his cheating.
And now Peter Gammons is on and as a man respected as one of the elite baseball reporters out there, how is he not laughing out loud at this?!? Doesn't a McGwire fan of even Gammons' magnitude have to simply step back and say, "I'm a fan, but this guy is nuts". He did just mention that he's delusional in a round about way by comparing him to Clemens (couldn't agree more here). Will it result in HOF votes for McGwire because he 'came clean'? I hope not. I don't care what your opinion is Mark. You admitted to using steroids. You cheated. Gammons says his admittance eliminates McGwire for him regarding the HOF which is nice to hear. All of the panelists on MLB Network are in agreement. And I'm right there with them. Not only are you a cheat Mark, now to me, you're a moron.
Amazing how much good and harm one person can do to the game of baseball with one decision. People loved watching the record chase in '98 and some people say he and Sosa saved baseball (I don't agree with this, baseball wasn't going anywhere). However now that they know they were duped while the players were doped, it's hard to look back at that time fondly…especially not in the way people thought they'd be able to one day.
I'm glad you came forward Mark. I'm glad you admitted it. Everything else you had to say didn't matter which is good because it didn't make any sense, although you may actually believe your own BS.** Enjoy your place with the St. Louis Cardinals. Going forward, this is the only way you'll ever wear a cap of any kind in the game of baseball again. A's or Cardinals cap on a HOF plaque is not something you'll ever have to concern yourself with, I'm guessing.
And one day I believe we will be in the same position the Cardinals fans are in today when it's Sosa's turn. That is if he ever has the guts to admit it. He gave Cubs fans great thrills, including that race in '98. But an honest Cubs fan knows something wasn't right with Sosa's stats either. Here's to hoping when Sosa does come out, he doesn't try to beat around the bush. Admit you used and it enhanced your stats. You may not be elected into the HOF, but I for one will respect you much more for being honest now as opposed to continuing your ways of dishonesty going forward.
Makes me appreciate true talents and truly good people in the game like Dawson who was elected into the Hall last week. You think character doesn't weigh in at all when BBWAA voters cast their votes? Listen to what these guys are saying about McGwire today. It absolutely does and it absolutely should.
*No Bob Costas was injured in the writing of this post.
**Believing that taking steroids didn't impact his performance what-so-ever and that all of those home runs were simply God given may be just what Big Mac needs to hold on to in order to get through this. That said, Mark….this one goes out to you:
Anyway…good to have you back Mr. Maddux. And as always, Go Cubs Go!


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My daily use machine has a SATA disk drive, and it would not boot this morning. GRUB would begin, and then fail saying it could not find any initrd or kernel.
I was able to boot using a Live CD, but several of the ones I have didn't work. Time to purge my "rescue disk" collection, download the latest Trinity Rescue and Knoppix, etc.
The one that did work would not recognize that the HD even existed. So no fdisk, no mounting the partitions for backup, nothing. Doomed, I thought. Fried disk. Right.
So I unplugged it, opened up the case, wiggled the wires, made sure that the SATA cables were nice and tight, etc. I burned a new Debian Live "rescue" CD (laptops make great spare things to have around for just such emergencies) and booted up. This time it recognized the HD, and I was able to run fdisk. The partitions were still there, and visible. This is a very good thing. It means they might be mountable, to backup /home if nothing else. Note to self and anyone who will listen, backups are a great idea.
|yeah, me too.
# fsck.ext3 -f /dev/sda4
You see, just "fsck" does NOT have a force option, "-f", or any other way to force it to ignore the journal of a journaled file system. "fsck" is just a front end to the file system specific program, like "fsck.ext3", "fsck.ext2", "fsck.cramfs", etc.
Several years ago, NOT knowing how to force "fsck" on an ext3 file system was the primary reason I didn't get a job with a VAR where I was living at the time. This is something everyone should keep in their Linux tool box.
Anyway, "# fsck.ext3 -f /dev/sda4" reported everything was just fine. This is not a result I was hoping for, since I'd much rather find something was actually BROKEN, than to learn nothing from the hardware chick. I mean, check.
I mounted the /home partition, and did a good backup. While it was copying files, there were many disk errors: "ATA bus error". I wish I had photographed the screen so I could put the full text of the errors here, and look them up. Unfortunately, it's not clear to me if the "ATA bus" means on the motherboard or the disk drive. This is an important distinction, since I'm actually on my third motherboard since getting this particular system. Yes, I've replaced the motherboard again since writing that blog entry. I also bought a much quieter case and a better power supply. I have a bunch of pictures, but I didn't think I needed to do yet another "replacing motherboard" story.
|AMD Phenom II 945
Having finished the backup while watching hundreds if not thousands of these errors go scrolling by, I figured rather than do the logical thing of replacing the disk drive and seeing if the errors repeated, I'd try seeing if the HD would boot.
Sure enough, I'm writing this blog entry on the same disk image that was giving me nightmares just 7 hours ago. dmesg isn't showing any errors, either, which is really not a good thing. Something was broken earlier, something was causing errors, and if I don't find it and fix it those errors will happen again.
|Transistors should not look like that.
Waiting until it really breaks, ignoring those little things like smoke and loud grinding noises, is what separates the hackers from the hoi polloi.
|I'm sorry, Dave, I can't do that.
P.S. don't miss Fsck Part Duh!


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Lamb Stew from 'Stewed'
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Lamb stews are not a staple in my kitchen; I often breeze to more familiar beef or chicken when looking for a low-and-slow stew with hunks of meat. With Dave Becker's unique lamb stew recipe from his cookbook, Stewed, under my belt, however, I may change my shopping habit.
His stew of gently simmered lamb shoulder, port, and root vegetables tastes of lamb (of course) but is far from gamey or chewy. The key is the sweet and savory undercurrent of wine, beef stock, tomatoes, and winter roots that runs beneath the flavor of the lamb. A gentle (uncovered) simmer makes it easy to monitor the texture of the lamb and keep it soft and succulent.
Why I picked this recipe: Rich, meaty stews are a wintertime must-eat; using lamb is a nice twist on the standard beef chuck.
What worked: The ingredient list may seem a bit long for a simple stew, but stick with it. Additions like sliced red grapes and diced parsnips add sweetness to the gamey meat, and the parsley-lemon zest garnish is crucial to cutting the richness of the stew.
What didn't: I couldn't bring myself to add over a stick of butter to an already rich stew. A few tablespoons smoothed out the port and tomatoes without turning the stew into a hugely decadent meal. I also found the liquid amounts a bit too high for two pounds of lamb; the final stew was a bit too soupy for my taste. Finally, be sure to brown the lamb in batches (if you choose to brown it all) to avoid steaming.
Suggested tweaks: You could certainly substitute beef for the lamb if you so desired, and use a full-bodied red wine instead of the port.
As always with our Cook the Book feature, we have five (5) copies of Stewed to give away this week.
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John Leite, 35, of Bowler Street, is free on $5,000 cash bail while he faces two counts of unarmed robbery, according to court records.
FALL RIVER — A Fall River man accused of robbing a bank last December was arraigned Tuesday in Superior Court.
John Leite, 35, of Bowler Street, is free on $5,000 cash bail while he faces two counts of unarmed robbery, according to court records.
Police said Leite, on Dec. 20, 2013, entered the Rockland Trust, 786 Robeson St., and jumped over a counter when a teller told him to approach. A teller warned the suspect, "You're not going to get much," but a bank supervisor told the tellers to comply, according to court records.
Police said Leite — wearing sunglasses and covering his face with an item of clothing — stuffed more than $350 cash inside his pants pockets, and then ran from the bank, heading south on Robeson Street.
However, some of the cash that Leite allegedly stole was wrapped in two red dye packs, which exploded in front of a Bigelow Street house, according to court documents.
Leite had red dye all over his hands when Fall River Police Sgt. Kevin Dolan pulled him out of a vehicle. According to court documents, Dolan told Leite: "Looks like you're caught red-handed."
Leite, according to police reports, responded, "Yes, you sure did, officer."
Leite is scheduled to return to court April 24 for a pretrial conference.


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Shannon's random drawings
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by Greg » Wed Jul 21, 2010 3:48 pm
Try being someone who writes than draws. It's like I have to bug people to check out.
by shannonh » Thu Jul 22, 2010 10:23 am
Dude, I hear ya! I've done crap for indy companies and seen the plight of writers first hand. I've seen writers go above and beyond the call to get their work out there. The crappiest part about it is you cant be yourself. The big wigs want you to "fix" spots that, in their opinion, will make the story "sellable." And if chopping your work up wasnt bad enough, the artist comes to you and tells you that certain scenes are not "drawable" and make you change even more. When it's all said and done, it's far from the original concept. All of that would be ok if you were getting PAID for it. But they tell you this is VALUABLE experience and you should be appreciative of the fact they put your name in the book on a project you are no longer proud of. And in some cases, embarrassed of. But, if you can make it through all of it without choking someone or giving up, then it's in you to be a writer....or an artist.
Patience of the Saints, bro.
by Greg » Thu Jul 22, 2010 10:30 am
Ugh, I've actually thought about all that too, especially if I'm to break in. I'm prepared for it, sadly. It's also sort of why my main story I want to present will be when I feel I'm successful enough to do it without interference. Besides that, I gotta do what I gotta do to get out there.
by shannonh » Tue Jul 27, 2010 11:32 am
You should get up something to send to image. They are the ONLY creator friendly publisher out there. Everyone else wants you to sign away all of your rights to movies and such. I also heard Larson say they will hold your hand through the process so that you wont get ripped off. It's something to think about. I'm sure it wont be hard to find an artist to help you with it and if you letter it yourself, you got it made.
by shannonh » Mon Aug 02, 2010 12:56 pmI am paranoid about showing original stuff but I'm trying to get over it. Here is one of several monster designs for a story I want to pitch to publishers at New York this year. It's a great story and I'm very excited about it. No super heroes but lots of heroes without powers. Its very gritty and gruesome with stories that are action packed and suspense filled. I hope that the potential is seen in this epic and it becomes a monthly piece in your local comic shop. I dont want to release it as a web comic unless it is turned down by publishers because I dont want to reveal too much of the overall story. Anywayzz......Mustek sux and had to take a picture.
by shannonh » Sun Aug 08, 2010 9:02 amI know this is a little late, but I've been meaning to get these comic strips drawn up for a month or so. A friend of mine said BP should be a four letter word and I came up with quite a few strips for the subject. It's sloppy but I wanted to put them out there before it really does become old news.
by shannonh » Mon Aug 09, 2010 12:43 pmAnother warm up that went too far.
by The_Phenomenal_Sage » Mon Aug 09, 2010 12:45 pmWow amazing I should dump super and have u draw my comic
by shannonh » Mon Aug 09, 2010 4:19 pm
That's only if you wanted it to be awesome.
by shannonh » Tue Aug 17, 2010 4:45 pmThis is a Spiderman pin up for my youngest son's birthday party Saturday. I'm killing two birds with one stone on this one, though. My youngest boy loves Spidey and I'm trying to freshen up my portfolio for New York this year. So it's a win-win.
by Greg » Tue Aug 17, 2010 4:46 pmYou're gonna be at the NYCC this year?! Dammit, I need to make it out this year, though chances point to me not making it this year. Would be kool to meet up.
And that Spidey piece is fantastic.
by shannonh » Tue Aug 17, 2010 6:58 pm
Thanks, man.
I'm shooting for NYCC this year. Money is the issue. It would be cool to meet up. Maybe even share the cost of a room. I hope that 2 other people are going with me. But a 4th person would make the room even cheeper. Of course, Im not sure how comfortable you would be with that. If you know your way around New York, that would be awesome.
by Greg » Tue Aug 17, 2010 7:00 pm
I know my way round New York due to living there. So all I have to do is wake up in the morning and head my ass over there and go home when I'm done.
My issue this year is having money after shooting my film to get a ticket and splurge like I always do. And I really wanna meet up with some creators and chill.
by shannonh » Tue Aug 17, 2010 7:07 pm
All you have to do is invite us to stay in the guest house and we're all set.
by Greg » Tue Aug 17, 2010 7:09 pm
If it were my place, I'd definitely help out. But it's my mom's and she doesn't even let my best friends since child hood sleep over.
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Matthew Macklin has challenged Irish middleweight rival Andy Lee to put up or shut up following Lee's claims over the weekend that Macklin would be one of his "easier" fights. (1 minute 48 seconds into the following interview http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F-z6nHEhXP4 )
Lee made the bizarre claim prior to a points win over Anthony Fitzgerald in Belfast having already called out Macklin in a recent radio interview where he said, "That's definitely the fight I want so now I think it's time for us to get it on. We're fighters so why not fight each other. We're both with the same promoter so there are no obstacles really."
Both men are under contract to US promoter Lou DiBella and Macklin says it's time for Lee's actions to match his words.
"Lou has a HBO television date for May 11th and I know he wants to match myself and Andy on that show," revealed Macklin. "We're both promoted by Lou so as Andy himself said there are no obstacles to making the fight. It could be made in 5 minutes, Lou has a TV date for it and I want the fight so the only question is does Andy really want it or does he just want to be seen to want it?
"I've always said I'm open to fighting Andy but it's only recently that I've heard him talk about a fight between us and now he says it would be an easy fight for him. He obviously didn't think that back in 2010 when he turned down a written offer by Brian Peters to fight me in Ireland for a six figure purse.
"I didn't make a big deal about it at the time out of respect for Andy. It would have been an easy fight to make then and it's even easier now. I was surprised when I saw him say that a fight with me would be one of his easiest fights and I pulled him up on it on Twitter but he's gone very quiet since then. I honestly don't believe he fancies it and never has but he is after digging a hole for himself with his recent comments so it's time for him to put up or shut up.
"Face to face Andy has always been very respectful to me over the years and we got on quite well. I was one of the few that went over to El Paso, Texas last year to support him when he was stopped by Chavez Jr. for the WBC title. He's a decent boxer but privately he and the people around him have always known that I have his number. I've already told Lou that I'm happy to take the fight so if Andy wants it all he has to do is call Lou and we can get it on. Otherwise he needs to stop talking about a fight he's afraid to take and get on with his own career."
Macklin's manager Brian Peters says it's the fight that boxing fans are desperate to see. "I was surprised by Andy's comments," said Peters. "It seemed out of character for him but it was music to Matthew's ears because he has always wanted the fight. It's a fight that boxing fans have wanted for years and it's a fight I tried to make before but with both guys being promoted by Lou there's absolutely no reason why it can't happen now on May 11th."