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Have you put off thinking about a Mother's Day gift until today? You've got to come up with something fabulous quickly, and it had better be good!
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This is a terrific and immediate solution to the eternal problem of what to give for Mother's Day. If you have any great ideas or solutions for last minutes gifts, let me know!


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Complete ARM Cortex-A8 processing solution comprises a broad portfolio of ARM technology to reduce time-to-market
CAMBRIDGE, UK - Oct. 4, 2005 - ARM [(LSE: ARM); (Nasdaq: ARMHY)] today announced its new Cortex™-A8 processor which will revolutionize consumer and low-power mobile devices, enabling the delivery of higher levels of entertainment and innovation to end users. Launched at the second annual ARM® Developers' Conference, in Santa Clara, California, the ARM Cortex-A8 processor delivers up to 2,000 DMIPS making it ideal for demanding consumer products running multi-channel video, audio, and gaming applications. For next-generation mobile devices, the ARM Cortex-A8 processor delivers industry-leading performance and power efficiency while using less than 300 mW in 65nm technology. For the first time, low-cost, high-volume products will have access to desktop levels of performance using the Cortex-A8 processor.
The exceptional speed and power efficiency of the Cortex-A8 processor is enabled by new ARM Artisan® libraries supporting Intelligent Energy Manager (IEM) technology and implementing advanced leakage control. The processor is supported by a wide range of ARM technologies for rapid system design including RealView® DEVELOPER software development tools; RealView ARCHITECT ESL tools and models; CoreSight™ debug and trace technology; and software library support through the OpenMAX multimedia processing standard.
ARM has already secured five licensees for the Cortex-A8 processor, including Freescale, Matsushita, Samsung and Texas Instruments, and future support from major EDA and Operating System vendors.
"With the Cortex-A8 processor, ARM has demonstrated its commitment to enabling the next generation of advanced cell phones, media players and new portable devices requiring robust digital signal processing and control capabilities," said Will Strauss, president and principal analyst of market watcher Forward Concepts. "The performance specifications are truly stunning and I expect that the Cortex-A8 processor will ensure ARM's continued leadership in the portable electronics market."
The Cortex-A8 processor is the first applications processor based on the next-generation ARMv7 architecture, and features Thumb®-2 technology for greater performance, energy efficiency, and code density. It includes the first implementation of the powerful NEON™ signal processing extensions to accelerate media codecs such as H.264 and MP3. The Cortex-A8 solution also includes Jazelle®-RCT Java acceleration technology to optimize Just In Time (JIT) and Dynamic Adaptive Compilation (DAC), and reduces memory footprint by up to three times. Additionally, the new processor features TrustZone® technology for secure transactions and Digital Rights Management (DRM), and IEM capability for low power.
"The rapid convergence of digital entertainment and mobile communications technology requires new levels of system performance and security within a tight cost and power footprint," said Mike Inglis, EVP, Marketing ARM. "The new ARM Cortex-A8 processor and supporting technologies brings unprecedented levels of performance and energy efficiency to the home and mobile markets and will result in innovative new devices with media-rich applications coming to the consumer."
The Cortex-A8 processor features an advanced superscalar pipeline which can execute multiple instructions at the same time and deliver more than 2.0 DMIPS per MHz. The processor integrates a size configurable level 2 cache which works in conjunction with fast 16K or 32K level 1 caches to minimize access time and maximize throughput. The Cortex-A8 processor uses advanced branch prediction techniques and has dedicated NEON integer and floating-point pipelines for media and signal processing. The Cortex-A8 processor will run at more than 600 MHz in low-power 65nm processes with the core using less than 4 mm2 of silicon (excluding NEON, Trace technology and L2 cache). High-performance consumer designs will run the Cortex-A8 processor at up to 1 GHz in high-performance 90nm and 65nm processes.
ARM has developed a full range of supporting technology around the new processor to reduce design time and accelerate time-to-market. This complete system solution includes development and debug tools, modeling technology and physical cell libraries:
The ARM Cortex-A8 processor is available for licensing now, along with the majority of the supporting technology. First availability for the Advantage-CE library in leading 65nm technologies will be 1Q06.
About ARM
ARM designs the technology that lies at the heart of advanced digital products, from wireless, networking and consumer entertainment solutions to imaging, automotive, security and storage devices. ARM's comprehensive product offering includes 16/32-bit RISC microprocessors, data engines, 3D processors, digital libraries, embedded memories, peripherals, software and development tools, as well as analog functions and high-speed connectivity products. Combined with the company's broad Partner community, they provide a total system solution that offers a fast, reliable path to market for leading electronics companies. More information on ARM is available at http://www.arm.com.
ARM, Thumb, Jazelle, AMBA, TrustZone and RealView are registered trademarks of ARM Limited. Cortex, CoreSight, Embedded Trace Macrocell, MaxSim and NEON are trademarks of ARM Limited. Artisan is a registered trademark of ARM Physical IP, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of ARM. All other brands or product names are the property of their respective holders. "ARM" is used to represent ARM Holdings plc; its operating company ARM Limited; and the regional subsidiaries ARM INC.; ARM KK; ARM Korea Ltd.; ARM Taiwan; ARM France SAS; ARM Consulting (Shanghai) Co. Ltd.; ARM Belgium N.V.; AXYS Design Automation Inc.; AXYS GmbH; ARM Embedded Technologies Pvt. Ltd.; and ARM Physical IP, Inc.
Partner Quotes
"Our 10+ years of collaboration with ARM spanning services, verification, custom and now digital design provides the broadest possible of array of technology and support available today for ARM Partners using the new Cortex-A8 processor," said Jan Willis, senior vice president of Industry Alliances at Cadence Design Systems, Inc. "We're committed to enhancing the flexibility and ease of designing for this advanced capability through a new jointly funded program that combines engineering and development resources."
"Freescale prides itself on our longstanding relationship with ARM and on our lead partner role at both the strategic and technical levels in developing Cortex," said Berardino Baratta, director, Multimedia Applications Division, Freescale. "This new applications processor highlights the breadth and depth of the pioneering technology that Freescale and ARM bring to our partnership."
"We believe that we can anticipate future consumer trends and will maintain a strong industry position by incorporating innovative technology like that from ARM, into Panasonic's integrated platform for digital consumer electronics," said Mr. Osamu Nishijima, executive officer and vice president of Semiconductor Company, Matsushita Electric Industrial. "We are working closely with ARM to offer leading-edge solutions that meet the needs of system developers worldwide."
"With the mobile phone now establishing itself as the de facto all-in-one enterprise device, the industry must look at ways to improve the overall experience, which means faster and power-sensitive innovation that ultimately leads to greater productivity," said Jonas Hasselberg, group product manager with the Mobile and Embedded Devices Division at Microsoft Corp. "The ARM Cortex-A8 processor will be a key ingredient for developers to tap into the lucrative market of mobile information workers that demand PC-like performance."
"Quality of service is key to the success of M-Commerce, whether this means device performance, operating system usability, or content appeal," said Peder Ulander, vice president of marketing at MontaVista Software. "ARM has always supported all leading industry standards and the ARM Cortex-A8 processor represents an opportunity for every part of the electronics design chain, as it offers massive step up in power, performance and power-efficiency, which can easily be accessed by the ARM Connected Community."
"The average mobile phone user has more technology know-how than ever before. Very soon, the man-on-the-street will simultaneously be able to use higher-end mobile phone features like video editing, Java-based applications and MP3 players," said Sung-bae Park, vice president of SoC R&D Center at Samsung Electronics' System LSI Division. "We believe the ARM Cortex-A8 processor brings the level of performance needed to support these demands, while enabling handset vendors to keep the sleek and power efficient designs the consumer expects."
"As Symbian prepares for pushing Symbian OS - the most technologically advanced mobile OS - into the mass market, it relies on key industry leading partners such as ARM to develop reliable and robust technologies that will support the high performance of tomorrow's powerful mobile phones," said Jorgen Behrens, vice president, Product Management and Strategy, Symbian. "The ARM Cortex-A8 processor is the first of a new generation of mobile technologies, which will boost the consumer's mobile experience to the point that the mobile users will start relying heavily on their mobile phones for communication, entertainment, business and m-commerce."
"Consumer electronics design continues to drive the need for higher performance, lower power processors delivered to market in the shortest possible time," said Antun Domic, senior vice president and general manager, Synopsys. "Synopsys is working with ARM to address these design requirements by using Synopsys' Galaxy™ Design and Discovery™ Verification platforms. Our collaboration with ARM on a high performance design flow for the Cortex-A8 processor demonstrates our on-going commitment to increase design performance and power efficiency, and to enable our mutual customers to achieve their product goals in more efficient ways."
"TI and ARM have enjoyed a long-standing, unique business collaboration, from the first ARM core for which TI was the first licensee, to numerous TI DSP and ARM design-ins, to the Cortex A-8 today," said Alain Mutricy, TI's vice president and general manager of Cellular Systems, Wireless Terminals Business Unit. "Through this collaboration, we've combined TI's deep wireless knowledge with ARM processors and open instruction sets to support a range of wireless applications and industry firsts, including the first single-chip digital baseband, the first single-chip solution for mobile phones, and OMAP™ 2, which was built on the industry-leading OMAP platform and is the industry's first ARM-11-based architecture. It is TI's hope that over the coming years ARM and the Cortex-A8 will enjoy even greater levels of success."
"The performance and power enhancements of ARM Cortex-A8 push the boundaries of current semiconductor design" said John Fanelli, vice president Product Planning and Management, Wind River. "Wind River can leverage these capabilities to deliver a compelling software platform that's highly optimized for the underlying hardware."

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U.S. Ambassador to Cuba, Michael Parmly, impersonates a Cuban "Lady in White" impersonating an Argentine "Mother of the Plaza de Mayo"
By: Machetera
There are so many things wrong with this story that it would be hard to know where to begin, so let's start with Tuesday's headline in El Nuevo Herald, the Spanish language fiefdom of the Miami Herald, which says "Dissident Cuban Woman Says Government Hounds but Doesn't Allow a Defense."
Now, aside from the striking fact that the Cuban woman in question, Martha Beatriz Roque, is given a free platform by a major U.S. daily from which to defend herself (and doesn't) – something which is never offered those hounded by the United States government, Machetera's going to take a wild guess here and say that if the Cuban government didn't also invite her to appear on the Cuban political television program, Mesa Redonda (Round Table) where her grasping emails were unveiled, demanding payment for services rendered, it would have been to save her from being killed by the audience. Because Martha doesn't just take money from anybody. She takes it from the ugliest people – Santiago Alvarez, the benefactor of Luis Posada Carriles, who blew up a Cuban passenger plane in 1976, killing all 73 people on board.


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BOSTON, Mass. - The Engineers traveled across the river on Monday to take part in the Boston University Invitational. While the meet was non-scoring, MIT made their presence felt with three first place finishes against their Division I opponents. Most impressive was senior Nate Ball, who took first place and set a new standard for MIT in the pole vault with an indoor school record 16-06.00 mark.
Northeastern University's Aaron Hill placed second (15-05.75) behind Ball in the pole vault. The previous MIT record for indoor pole vault was 16-05, also set by Ball in 2005. The last owner of MIT's indoor pole vault record before Ball was Matt Robinson (16-03 ¾ in 1994).
Sophomore Omari Stephens and senior Uzoma Orji also outpaced their Division 1 opponents. Stephens' mark of 12.86 meters was slightly better than that of sophomore teammate Anthony Teixeira (12.81). Orji continued his outright dominance in the weight throw with an 18.84 meter toss. Ed Reardon of Northeastern University threw for 17.05 meters and placed second.
Also with a strong performance was senior David Blau. He placed second in the 55 meter dash and third in the 200 meter dash.
The Engineers will be splitting up this Saturday, February 11 for two different competitions. Some men will travel to Boston University for the Valentine's Invitational at 10:30 a.m., while others will remain on campus for the Coed Invitational at 12:00 p.m.


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Three Pirates among Gold Glove Award finalists
PITTSBURGH -- Center fielder Andrew McCutchen, left fielder Starling Marte and catcher Russell Martin were announced Friday as finalists for National League Rawlings Gold Glove Awards.
Three finalists were selected for each of the positional awards in both leagues, with the winners set to be announced Tuesday night at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN 2.
PITTSBURGH -- Center fielder Andrew McCutchen, left fielder Starling Marte and catcher Russell Martin were announced Friday as finalists for National League Rawlings Gold Glove Awards.
Three finalists were selected for each of the positional awards in both leagues, with the winners set to be announced Tuesday night at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN 2.
McCutchen -- who earned his first Gold Glove Award last year -- and Marte are the only teammate finalists among NL outfielders. Martin is also a past recipient of the Award, having won in 2007 after his second season with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Presented since 1957, the Gold Glove Awards enter a new era with the 2013 selection process, which for the first time incorporated revolutionary defensive yardsticks through collaboration with SABR.
McCutchen and Marte are both considered frontrunners for the awards at their positions. If those expectations bear out, they would be the first set of Pittsburgh outfielders to earn Gold Glove Awards since Barry Bonds and Andy Van Slyke in 1992.
In the estimation of many, McCutchen in 2013 became a bona fide Gold Glove outfielder after having already won one. The recognition inspired him to play up to the Award, and that was evident in his confidence to frequently leave his feet for spectacular catches and in his throwing strength and accuracy.
Among those sharing that perception was his manager.
"I think he's improved from last year -- as good as that was," Clint Hurdle said. "He came into camp wanting to improve in a couple areas, and he's definitely done it with the glove and with the routes he took, to throwing. He's been much more consistent."
McCutchen had three assists in 371 chances in 2012, and improved that to 11 assists in 338 chances this season.
A natural center fielder, Marte is a perfect fit for PNC Park's vast left field. He showcased his speed with his ability to run down drives, and Marte has the best arm of any Major Leaguer at his position.
Martin displayed all of the assets that had made the veteran backstop attractive to the Pirates, who signed him as a free agent to a two-year contract. His handling of pitchers may not be a realistic component of the defensive award, but it had a huge role in the performances that carried the Bucs to 94 wins and into the NL Division Series.
Deterring the opposition's running game does factor into a Gold Glove, and Martin came up aces there.
He threw out 36 runners -- eight more than any other Major League catcher. Some have attempted to dismiss that statistic by arguing that the reputation of other catchers -- such as that of St. Louis' Yadier Molina -- keeps opponents from testing them.
Even so, the statistics say the two are nearly identical in their ability to slow the running: Molina threw out 43 percent of 46 would-be thieves, while Martin nailed 40 percent of the 89 who tried to steal against him this year.
The complete list of finalists:
Mark Buehrle, Blue Jays
R.A. Dickey, Blue Jays
Doug Fister, Tigers
Joe Mauer, Twins
Salvador Perez, Royals
Matt Wieters, Orioles
First base
Chris Davis, Orioles
Eric Hosmer, Royals
James Loney, Rays
Second base
Robinson Cano, Yankees
Dustin Pedroia, Red Sox
Ben Zobrist, Rays
Third base
Adrian Beltre, Rangers
Evan Longoria, Rays
Manny Machado, Orioles
Alcides Escobar, Royals
Yunel Escobar, Rays
J.J. Hardy, Orioles
Left field
Yoenis Cespedes, A's
Andy Dirks, Tigers
Alex Gordon, Royals
Center field
Lorenzo Cain, Royals
Jacoby Ellsbury, Red Sox
Adam Jones, Orioles
Right field
Nick Markakis, Orioles
Shane Victorino, Red Sox
Josh Reddick, A's
Patrick Corbin, D-backs
Zack Greinke, Dodgers
Adam Wainwright, Cardinals
A.J. Ellis, Dodgers
Russell Martin, Pirates
Yadier Molina, Cardinals
First base
Paul Goldschmidt, D-backs
Adrian Gonzalez, Dodgers
Anthony Rizzo, Cubs
Second base
Darwin Barney, Cubs
Brandon Phillips, Reds
Mark Ellis, Dodgers
Third base
Nolan Arenado, Rockies
Juan Uribe, Dodgers
David Wright, Mets
Ian Desmond, Nationals
Andrelton Simmons, Braves
Troy Tulowitzki, Rockies
Left field
Carlos Gonzalez, Rockies
Starling Marte, Pirates
Eric Young Jr., Mets
Center field
Carlos Gomez, Brewers
Andrew McCutchen, Pirates
Denard Span, Nationals
Right field
Jay Bruce, Reds
Jason Heyward, Braves
Gerardo Parra, D-backs
Tom Singer is a reporter for MLB.com and writes an MLBlog Change for a Nickel. He can also be found on Twitter @Tom_Singer.


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College Debt Continues to Rise for Graduates [POLL]
It's a tough time for college grads right now because finding a job in the field they went to school for is pretty tough especially when the unemployment rate is around 8%. Being out of school means repaying those college loans now and according to a new report, the recent class of graduates have a loan balance of nearly $26,600.
The report from the Institute for College Access and Success says that two thirds of graduates in 2011 finished school owing a little more than $26,000 and that figure is up about 5% from the 2010 class. Fortunately for me, when I graduated I owed nothing and it looks like that will be the same in December when my wife graduates from nursing school at TJC.
The TICAS says though that a college degree is still a valuable investment.


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A recent article in the Houston Chronicle [1] discusses Antiochian Orthodox Churches in the Houston area and explores trend of American conversion to Orthodoxy:
Like many of his parishioners, Father Richard Petranek came to the Orthodox church [2] in search of the past.
After 30 years as an Episcopalian priest, Petranek converted to the Antiochian Orthodox Church [3] and leads a new but growing parish in west Houston, filled almost entirely with converts to the ancient faith.
"Most people come for the stability," he said. "The same thing that is taught today in the Orthodox church was taught 500 years ago, was taught 1,000 years ago, was taught 1,500 years ago."
At a time when most mainline Christian churches [4] are losing members, Eastern Orthodox churches — which trace their beliefs to the church described in the New Testament [5] - are growing, both in Houston and across the United States [6].
Read the complete article at the Houston Chronicle web site [1].


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End of the Line/Script
The following is the script from the mission "End of the Line" in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas.
(CJ enters Sweet's house)
CJ: Hey, Sweet!
Sweet: Wassup?
CJ: It's time for Smoke.
Sweet: Alright, let's roll.
CJ: Johnson brothers fittin' to take that fat fool down.
(Sweet and CJ outside)
CJ: You sure he's in East Los Santos?
Sweet: Yeah, right on the edge of Los Flores - some old apartments and a warehouse.
CJ: He's as good as dead then. Can't believe you bought that same bucket ass car, man!
Sweet: Hey, if it ain't broke, don't fix it. So this is it huh? Johnson boys sorting this shit out. Nervous?
CJ: Yeah!
Sweet: Me too, me too.
(CJ and Sweet inside the car)
CJ: Look, I know you down for this, but I gotta go in there alone.
Sweet: What?
CJ: Smoke played me. Tenpenny played me.
Sweet: They played us all.
CJ: Yeah, but your right - I was a busta, when my family needed me the most. Hey, I let Brian die, man. This one's for him... for moms... and for you bro!
Sweet: Yeah, for the Grove Street, baby.
CJ: Yeah, for the Grove, baby!
Sweet: Hey, if you need me, you know I'll be.
CJ: For sure. You've been always there for me, man.
(CJ and Smoke in the crack palace.)
CJ: Hey Smoke!
Smoke: HEY! CJ I was wondering when you'd show up.
CJ: How'd you know it was me?
Smoke: Knew it was my old dog, CJ. Knew you was coming and I don't give a shit.
CJ: I'm here to take care of your fat ass, and then take care of your friends in the police department. Where they at?
Smoke: Man, fuck this shit! Ahh, that's some good shit. (CJ: Man, you and Tenpenny...) Fuck Tenpenny, fuck his polish lapdog and fuck the police, man. All that's old shit. Look at you, you got the whole world! I ain't got no regrets man.
CJ: Smoke you had a...
Smoke: I made it CJ, I'm a success! I CAN'T BE TOUCHED. I don't give a fuck. Fuck the whole world.
CJ: What happened to you, man?
Smoke: Maan, what the fuck do you care? Guess we better do this shit then...
(Smoke and CJ gunfighting.)
CJ: You wearing body armor, Smoke? I'm disappointed in you, I thought you was gangsta.
Smoke: Hey, I am a motherfucking celebrity. All kinds of crazy cats want a piece of me! Somebody save the Smoke. SHOOT HIM! Help me!
(Smoke dying)
CJ: Hey, Smoke, what made you flip out like that man? Was it the drugs or what?
Smoke: I got caught up in the money, the power... I don't give a shit, ohhhh fuck man!
CJ: Why didn't you just quit man? We was like family, homie.
Smoke: I had no choice, I had to do it. I just see the opportunity. When I'm gone, everyone's gonna remember my name, BIG SMOKE!
(Smoke dies.)
CJ: Damn man, what a waste!
(Tenpenny enters the room, aiming a combat shotgun at CJ)
Tenpenny: Carl Johnson. My man. I need you to do me another favor. You killed Pulaski, and now this fat fuck. There's no stopping you. Drop the gun.
(Carl drops his gun.)
CJ: You ain't leaving here alive, man.
Tenpenny: Where's your brother at, huh?
CJ: Why didn't you just shoot me in the back? Feeling exposed, huh?
Tenpenny: Shut your dumb ass up and load the bag. C'mon, let's go, I ain't got no time to fuck with you!
(Tenpenny tosses Carl a suitcase and Carl begins to fill it with money from Smoke's safe.)
CJ: So what it's like, Tenpenny, huh? All alone, nobody got your back. Suck, huh?
Tenpenny: Why you think am alone? I got a couple of rookies outside. But I gotta open their eyes slowly, you know - a little truth here, a little truth there... A'ight, fuck it, that's enough. Chuck it over, I've got a firetruck to catch.
CJ: You're crazy man, you lost it... you're gone.
Tenpenny: Half the city's looking for cops to kill, Carl. And I ain't about to get dragged out of a patrol car and get beaten to death by some angry mob. No, no...Not tonight.
(Carl tosses Tenpenny the suitcase with money and he picks it up.)
CJ: What you catching, a plane?
Tenpenny: Ding ding ding ding ding, good answer Carl! You know, your gonna thank me one day - for opening your fucking eyes. OH! I almost forgot, Carl! Time to die.
CJ: Uh, Sweet!
Tenpenny: What?
(Tenpenny turns around for a second and Carl leaps to the side, grabbing his gun.)
Tenpenny: Mother f-...
(Tenpenny shoots at Carl, but misses. He then grabs the suitcase with money and begins to back away towards the door)
Tenpenny: It ain't over Carl, it ain't over.
(Tenpenny in the Drug Lab)
Tenpenny: Carl, you motherfucking piece of shit gangbanging cocksucker!
(Tenpenny shoots one of the crack processing machines and it blows up, setting the building on fire.)
(Carl escapes the burning building in time to watch Tenpenny getting into a firetruck and Sweet jumping on the truck's ladder.)
Sweet: Tenpenny you motherfucking piece of shit, I ain't letting you get away with all you've done.
CJ: Sweet, NO!
(Carl begins chasing the firetruck in a car.)
Sweet: I'm gonna piss on your corpse Tenpenny. I ain't losing this fool! CJ, do something!
CJ: Just keep hanging on bro!
Sweet: Oh man, that was a close call, I ain't letting this bastard go.
(Cop starts stamping on Sweet's fingers)
Cop: Let go you dumb bastard!
Sweet: Fuck you pig! AHHH my fingers!
(Sweet falls on CJ's car)
CJ: Gotcha. Take the wheel, it's payback time!
Sweet: Motherfucker! Take that pig bastard down. Those firetrucks are indestructible. We ain't gonna dent it! Watch our six, cops on our tail. Vagos rioters coming up, this city's gone nuts. I'll keep up with Tenpenny, don't you worry! Concentrate on keeping all these other lunatics off our case, CJ. Rioters on the bridge up ahead, they dropping shit from that bridge. Look out, CJ! Watch our six. Some rioters on bikes after us. Look out, CJ! Crazy bikers on a rampage. I keep up with Tenpenny, he ain't getting away. Cops on our tail. Cops up ahead, where did all these assholes come from?
CJ: Down in flames! DOWN IN FLAMES! It's over Tenpenny, OVER! I'm gonna stop you motherfucka!
Sweet: He's losing control!
CJ: We got the motherfucker!
(Tenpenny's truck falls from the bridge.)
Tenpenny: Come on, assholes. I'll take you all. Your mine! MINE! I run this town. Hey over here, HEY! Officer down! COME ON, HEY! Assholes, you never understood what I did. Fifty of me and this town would be okay. I took the trash out. I DID - and I'd do it all again.
(Tenpenny dies. Cesar, Kendl, Sweet, CJ and The Truth appear. Carl draws his gun and aims it at Tenpenny's head.)
Sweet: Don't... don't do it man, he's gone.
CJ: I just want to be sure he's over, that's all.
Sweet: It's cool! Don't need to put a bullet in him. He killed himself in a traffic accident. No one to blame. Let's roll!
Truth: I mean, far out, man. You know, I mean, you beat the system. I tried for thirty years to cross over. But you've managed it! I mean, your an icon, man.
CJ: Oh - Thanks man!
Kendl: I'm just glad it's finally over.
Sweet: What's up with Smoke?
CJ: You know what's up with Smoke - he always saw things a lil' different than us.
Kendl: Smoke? Smoke was always on his own, always out for self.
Truth: That's the surest path to hell, man. Well - that or fifteen microdots and an ounce of mescaline.
Cesar: Let's go get something to eat!
Sweet: Sounds good to me.
(The antire group minus Carl leaves. He approaches Tenpenny and gives his body a slight, mocking shove.)
CJ: See you around, officer.
(Inside the Johnson House.)
CJ: Now that everything is cool, we gotta stay on top of our game. Keep everything in check, but subtle.
Kendl: We got problems in Venturas, problems in San Fierro. Shit's never ending.
Sweet: For sure. I mean, the Families is back on their feet. But we gotta keep shit tight cause a lot of people have got their eyes on us.
(Ken Rosenberg, Kent Paul, Maccer and Madd Dogg enter. Carl, Sweet, Cesar are startled, and draw their guns.)
Ken: I came in peace here with Mr. Dogg who has an announcement.
Madd Dogg: My, I mean OUR... FIRST... GOLD RECORD! (cheering)
Maccer: And I've decided to get breast implants.
Kent Paul: Will ya shut up?
CJ: Anyways, what's next?
Kendl: We should hit the casino, roll some dice with Woozie.
Sweet: Nah, we gotta take care of things here first.
Madd Dogg: We're going on tour, fan!
Ken: Has anyone got a tissue? My nose is... it just won't stop running - anybody?
Maccer: Yeah I have, over here!
Ken: Uhh, I'll pass!
Kendl: Carl, where are ya off to now?
CJ: Fittin' to hit the block, see what's happening.


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I tried to sync the contents between my mac and iphone/ipad today at home. The iphone/ipad appeared on the search for device window on my mac, and I was able to get to the dialog window where I could select which modules to sync. However, once I clicked "sync", nothing would happen and it would go back to the search for device window, and Accordance on iphone/ipad popped up a message saying "sync error: an error has occurred". I tried restarting my router, turning off firewall, but nothing has worked. The same thing happened again and again.
I am using the latest Accordance 9 and iOS accordance. Please advise. Thanks.
Unable to sync between mac and iphone/ipad
Started by Hank Xu , Aug 28 2012 12:08 PM
3 replies to this topic
Posted 28 August 2012 - 12:08 PM
Posted 28 August 2012 - 12:14 PM
It is often easiest and fastest to set up a temporary "computer-to-computer" wireless network. This Apple Document describes how to do this on Lion, but applies to earlier OS as well. A password for this network is not required.
This Help file is helpful.
This Help file is helpful.
Helen Brown
OakTree Software
OakTree Software
Posted 28 August 2012 - 12:26 PM
I have tried that. The same thing happened. I was able to get to the modules selection but could not get further than that.
Posted 28 August 2012 - 01:29 PM
As a test, try turning off the syncing of your user tools, user notes, and highlight files in the desktop app syncing window when it appears. This won't remove them from your iOS device. Then try to sync over a couple of modules. if that works, turn on user tools (if any) and try syncing again. Then try user notes, and then finally highlight files. This should help us isolate where the problem may be.
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Wednesday, February 29, 2012
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DIGIC 5 Image Processor
Hybrid Image Stabilizer
Optical Viewfinder
1080p Full HD Video
High Dynamic Range Scene Mode
Manual & Numerous Other Shooting Modes
The Canon PowerShot series has earned its popularity among professional and amateur photographers alike. If you're like me, sometimes you just don't want to lug your DSLR out, but would like more flexibility than a basic point-and-shoot can and yet, a micro four thirds just isn't where you're at. However, the
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Shoot in the basic auto mode, letting the G1 X do the leg work for you, or choose all your settings in the manual mode - allowing your creativity to run wild. Whatever you're feeling like, the G1 X builds on the good name of its predecessors, giving you an easy to carry around camera with numerous features to keep you satisfied and shooting all day long. You won't be bored or frustrated, instead you'll have a myriad of options, capable of keeping things fresh with every shot.
The shooting and photo effects in the G1 X stretch the photographer's creativity. A brief sampling of modes includes: Custom, Portrait, Landscape, Sports, Handheld Night Scene, Program (and all his friends: Shutter-Priority, Aperture-Priority, the aforementioned manual, etc.), Super Vivid, Nostalgic, Toy Camera Effect, Monochrome, Poster Effect, and then some.
Another interesting feature is the Movie Digest which allows you to create a video of highlights from a day of shooting. When Movie Digest is on the camera will automatically record a short video clip (up to 4 seconds) every time you shoot a still image. The entire day's worth of clips will be automatically combined into a single video. Of course, the High Dynamic Range shooting mode takes a number of shots to ensure you'll get a photo that works - one underexposed, one overexposed, and one normal. All three are combined for an image that is balanced and evenly detailed with flattering shadows and highlights.
More than putting a bevy of options at your fingertips though, the G1 X also puts forth respectable image quality with an enhanced 14.3Mp 1.5" CMOS image sensor. That's over 4Mp more the company's previous permutation in the series. Other improvements include an ISO range that now reaches to 12,800, and 1080p HD video - up from 720p in the past. The camera also gives you a dedicated movie button for one-push video capture. Still in place you'll find the 28mm (35mm equivalent) lens, this time with 4x optical zoom and a 16x combined zoom option. Additionally, the camera also sports a slightly bigger LCD screen, at 3.0". The Vari-Angle option remains a hallmark of the series as does the optical viewfinder.
One could delve into a rabbit hole explaining all the twists and turns and avenues to explore with the G1 X. However, if one were to sum up the basic premise of the camera it would be that the G1 X gives you room to move in just about every direction might want to explore. Manual mode? Got it. Want to shoot 1080p video with audio? Got that too. An HDR addict? You can indulge here. What's more, while the camera has a built-in flash it also allows the user to add on optional Canon Speedlites to the hotshoe for more advanced low-light capture, among the many other features on this remarkable camera.
Canon DIGIC 5 Image Processor
The latest-generation Canon DIGIC 5 Image Processor brings phenomenal increases in processing speed and power. Improved chip architecture and algorithms deliver greatly expanded functionality with further refinement in image quality. Improved noise reduction produces clearer images when shooting in low light at high ISO speeds. Enhanced i-Contrast performance adjusts differences between light and dark areas to achieve even more natural-looking results. The faster processing speed also results in faster continuous shooting capability. The DIGIC 5 Image Processor also makes possible a highly advanced automatic white balance system. Whereas conventional white balance makes an overall adjustment based on a single type of light source, the Canon Multi-Area White Balance analyzes several areas of the image to determine whether different adjustments are needed, for example, for the main subject and the background
Canon 1.5" 14.3Mp High-Sensitivity CMOS Sensor
Canon engineers developed a sensor for the PowerShot G1 X digital camera that is nearly the size of an EOS DSLR camera's APS-C sized sensor, and built with a similar pixel structure - each pixel site is larger, allowing more light to be captured - giving the PowerShot G1 X a completely different level of image quality than compact cameras that have come before it. At 1.5", the sensor is approximately 6.3 times larger than that of the PowerShot G12 digital camera. This heightened degree of sensitivity, along with 14.3Mp, delivers several distinct advantages. Noise is dramatically reduced at high ISO speeds for clear low-light and nighttime shooting. Resolution at low ISO speeds is incredibly rich and precise. And, most atypically for a compact camera, the PowerShot G1 X digital camera allows you to create the intensely beautiful background blur that is the hallmark of DSLR cameras
Canon HS SYSTEM
The Canon HS SYSTEM lets you take bright, clear photos in an even wider range of shooting situations. Beautiful low-light shots are possible with minimal noise and maximum detail in highlight and shadow areas. The system is the result of two technologies brought together in PowerShot cameras: a high-sensitivity imaging sensor, which is able to capture more light; and the DIGIC Image Processor, which actively reduces noise with high-speed image processing. The 14.3 megapixel Canon CMOS sensor in the PowerShot G1 X incorporates advanced light reception technology that enhances sensitivity. The new DIGIC 5 Image Processor provides a major boost in noise reduction, expanding the usable range to an amazingly high ISO of 12,800. The HS SYSTEM thus lets you use higher shutter speeds to capture clearer images with reduced noise and blur
EOS-Level Creative Control: Shooting and Recording Modes Including 14-Bit RAW + JPEG
The PowerShot G1 X offers a host of shooting and recording modes ranging from fully automatic to fully manual, plus full HD movies and full-resolution High-Speed Burst HQ at a maximum of 6 frames. Normal continuous shooting gives you about 1.9 fps (in P mode), while you get approx. 0.7 fps in AF and LV (in P mode). The camera recognizes 32 shooting situations, automatically optimizing settings for achieving the highest quality shots on the go. Alternatively, you can exert complete creative control over the look and feel of your images. The 14-bit signal processing, just as in EOS series cameras, gives images notably rich detail and smooth gradation. Compared with 12-bit processing, 14-bit offers a 4x increase in RAW data, makes a visible impact, giving images rich detail in both highlights and shadows as well as smoother, more natural tonal gradation for outstanding image quality
Canon Full HD Video Advantage
In addition to the HS SYSTEM, the combination of the advanced CMOS sensor and the DIGIC 5 Image Processor in the PowerShot G1 X digital camera makes it possible to shoot crisp, clear high definition video. Imagine the fun and excitement of being able to shoot spectacular 1080p full HD video with stereo sound that you can later watch on your HDTV or download to your computer to share with family and friends. In addition to be able to shoot full HD 1080p video at 24 frames per second, the PowerShot G1 X digital camera can also shoot 720p HD video at 30 frames per second
Dedicated Movie Button, Wind Filter Feature and Optical Zoom for Easy Video Capture
It's never been easier to shoot videos with a PowerShot digital camera. The PowerShot G1 X has a dedicated movie button that lets you start and stop recording instantly. There is no need to go through layers of menus or operate switches or dials to switch to and from video recording mode. The camera is always ready to shoot stills or video whenever you want. The PowerShot G1 X also incorporates an electronic wind filter, which suppresses wind noise that can muffle or distort the sound. And unlike less sophisticated point-and-shoot cameras, the PowerShot G1 X lets you use the full range of optical zoom when you're shooting a video
HDTV Playback via HDMI with CEC Support
It's easy to enjoy and share the videos you shoot with the PowerShot G1 X. Simply connect its HDMI terminal to your HDTV using an HDMI cable. And because the PowerShot G1 X supports HDMI-CEC technology, you'll be able to control the playback of your images and videos on any CEC-enabled HDTV using the TV's remote control. (CEC - Consumer Electronic Control - is part of the HDMI specification, enabling components in a system to communicate with one another)
With the PowerShot G1 X you can also shoot video in the Apple iFrame format, which is a computer-friendly standard that speeds importing and editing of videos. It keeps file sizes small, making it more convenient to upload or email high-quality videos. The iFrame format enjoys native support in compatible Mac and Windows video applications, making it unnecessary to perform time-consuming and often quality-degrading conversions
4x Wide-Angle Optical Zoom and 28mm Lens
The PowerShot G1 X digital camera is equipped with a newly designed 4x wide-angle optical zoom and 28mm lens (35mm equivalent: 28-112mm), built with the knowledge acquired over decades of Canon leadership in optical technology innovation. Canon engineers specifically designed this lens to take advantage of the PowerShot G1 X digital camera's exceptionally large sensor. Bright and fast, the f/2.8 lens captures the wealth of subtle detail, even indoors and in dark scenes, and easily covers a full range of shooting situations. It incorporates the latest in Canon UA lens technology, suppressing lens aberration for outstanding image quality throughout the entire zoom range. Images are richly expressive, from areas of highest resolution to beautifully your avenues for creative photography. Zooming is fast and precise, and 4x power takes you in for the close-up
UA Lens Technology
Pioneered by Canon, UA Lens technology makes possible compact lenses with remarkable optical performance. By using molded glass with an ultra-high refractive index in aspherical lens elements, Canon has succeeded in reducing lens size while significantly reducing image aberrations. Another stellar example of cutting-edge Canon optics, UA Lens technology helps make PowerShot digital cameras pocket-friendly and capable of astounding image quality
Optical Image Stabilizer
Handheld shooting can often lead to camera shake, making photos and videos blurry. Canon's Optical Image Stabilizer is a sophisticated system that shifts a lens groups to correct unwanted camera movement. It makes handheld photography more practical in more shooting situations. For photos, it enables shooting at slower shutter speeds, accommodating more low-light shooting situations of up to 4 stops without having to boost ISO sensitivity. With camera shake reduced you get a sharper, steadier image
Intelligent IS
Intelligent IS analyzes camera movement and applies the best shake correction method for the shooting situation. For stills, the system automatically selects among Normal, Panning, Macro (Hybrid), and Tripod IS modes. When shooting video, the system automatically selects among Dynamic, Powered, Macro, and Tripod IS modes. With Intelligent IS, you can concentrate on image capture, letting the camera make the most effective IS settings to assure the steadiest possible image
Corrects for a wide range of camera movement when shooting stills
Panning motion is detected so that IS does not interfere with desired camera movement
Macro (Hybrid)
Corrects for shift-type camera shake, which typically occurs in macro (close-up) shooting
Effective for video shooting at wide-angle focal lengths, eliminating the unwanted shaking that typically occurs while walking
Compensates for hand movement when shooting video at the telephoto end of the zoom range, where camera shake is magnified
When tripod use is detected, the Image Stabilizer is stopped because it is not needed
3.0" Vari-Angle PureColor System LCD
With the PowerShot G1 X digital camera, difficult shooting angles won't stop you from getting the shot you want. The camera's big 3.0" Vari-Angle LCD screen swivels out and rotates, tilting up and down to give you access to the highest and lowest angles for shooting flexibility that greatly enhances your creative expressive. You can also capture perfectly centered self-portraits or put yourself into group shots. The LCD screen's benefits don't end with mobility. A resolution of 922,000 dots gives you an unprecedented level of detail in the images you're composing. The high resolution level also makes it easy to read on-screen information when you're adjusting camera settings and accessing shot information. Full-spectrum color is true and natural. AS befits a high-performance camera designed for advanced users, the PowerShot G1 X digital camera is equipped with an optical viewfinder as well. Shoot SLR-style with the real image optical zoom finder, and customize the viewfinder for your vision with dioptric adjustment
Electronic Level
The PowerShot G1 X even has a built-in electronic level that calculates the camera's horizontal angle of tilt and displays the information on the LCD monitor. The features makes it easier to capture a perfectly level shot every time
High-Speed Burst HQ
Utilizing the increased processing speed and power of the new Canon DIGIC 5 Image Processor High-Speed Burst HQ makes it possible to capture fast action stills as full resolution during continuous shooting. The results are exceptionally high-quality images recorded in rapid sequence. In this mode, the PowerShot G1 X can capture a maximum of 6 shots in a single burst
Shooting Modes / Special Scene Modes
Smart AUTO
The camera automatically selects the best shooting settings for optimal quality based on subjects and environmental factors to provide point-and-shoot simplicity
The camera automatically and intelligently selects the aperture/shutter speed combination based on the shooting conditions
Movie Digest
Records a video clip before capturing a still image and then combines one day's worth of clips into a video
You select the shutter speed and the camera automatically selects the appropriate aperture
You set the aperture, controlling depth-of-field. The camera automatically selects the shutter speed
You have complete control of exposure, selecting both aperture and shutter speed manually
Define and store your own settings to achieve the effects you prefer
Brings the subject into focus while beautifully blurring the background
Increases depth-of-field for sharp and sweeping landscape shots
Kids and Pets
The camera reduces focus time so you won't miss those special shots
The camera uses high shutter speeds to capture fast-moving subjects
Handheld Night Scene
Take clear and steady pictures at night without the use of a tripod
Super Vivid
Super Vivid intensifies existing hues, saturating the scene with bright colors
Color Accent
Choose to retain a single color in your image while other colors turn monochrome
Color Swap
Select a color and replace it with a color you specify for special effects
High Dynamic Range
The camera combines three different exposures to get one evenly lit image
Create the look and feel of old photographs using sepia tones and black-and-white
Get clear shots of people at a sunny beach without darkened faces
Capture underwater images with reduced backscatter effect. Optional underwater case required
Capture brilliant shots of autumn foliage, greenery, and blossoms
Shoot clear snow scenes without darkened subjects or an unnatural bluish tint
Create brilliant images of skyrocketing fireworks
Fisheye Effect
Now you can get the fisheye effect - a classic photographic distortion - without a fisheye lens
Miniature Effect
Give images a miniature look with an effect that emphasizes perspective by blurring the top and bottom of the image
Toy Camera Effect
Simulates photos taken with "toy" or pinhole cameras, darkening the image at the edges to create a vignette
Choose from three single-tone effects: black-and-white, sepia, or blue
Poster Effect
Poster Effect combines several similar shades into one color, turning subtle gradations into eye-catching, scene-popping contrasts
Capture high-quality video in HD (1920 x 1080 or 1280 x 720) or VGA (640 x 480) with audio. Easily delete unwanted clips in playback mode
iFrame Movie
The Apple movie format, iFrame, makes it easier and quicker to import and upload videos while retaining high image quality
High-Speed Burst HQ
Captures fast-action shots at full resolution, providing continuous shooting when the shutter button is held down
Smart Shutter
The camera automatically takes the photo when people smile, wink, or get into the frame
Stitch Assist
Easy-to-use guidelines simplify the shooting of aligned multiple frames that can later be combined (using bundled software) to create panoramic photos
Movie Digest
Creating a video containing highlights of a family vacation or an important occasion is a lot easier than you might think. When you use Movie Digest on the PowerShot G1 X, the camera will automatically record a short video clip (up to approximately 4 seconds) every time you shoot a still image. That entire day's worth of clips will then be automatically combined into a single video
Integral Flash Plus Compatibility with Canon Speedlite Flashes
The PowerShot G1 X digital camera has a powerful on-board flash, and it also gives you access to exciting EOS accessory flash accessories including the new Macro Light Adapter MLA-DC1, Macro Ring Ling MR-14EX, and all the Canon Speedlite flashes, long revered by professional photographers. The high output of Speedlite flashes brings out the depth and texture of your images in full, natural beauty. The ultra-lightweight Canon Speedlite 270EX II is a compact, high-performance flash unit that's fun and easy, with adjustable illumination angle and guide number. The versatile new Speedlite 320EX features an LED light on the front of the flash body that can be used to illuminate nearby subjects in dim light, ideal for shooting video
EOS-Like Manual Shooting - Mode Dial and Front Dial
PowerShot G1 X allows fully manual shooting to give you complete creative control over your images. Adjustment of settings is streamlined and intuitive, with a design based on Canon EOS operability. A bi-level dial on top of the camera sets the mode and allows quick adjustment of exposure compensation. An ergonomically-placed electronic dial located on the camera's front provides a natural feel for control over camera settings letting you concentrate on getting the perfect shot. Step-zoom allocation is also available
High Dynamic Range Scene Mode
Shooting in high contrast environments can often result in photos with overexposed and underexposed sections. So to tackle this problem, Canon developed the High Dynamic Range shooting mode to make shooting even more intuitive. Under High Dynamic Range the camera will shoot three different exposures in a succession (underexposed, overexposed, and normal) and then merge them into a single image. Underexposed areas are combined with the overexposed and vice versa, resulting in an evenly detailed image with flattering shadows and highlights
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In a USAToday article, Richard Sachs credits blogs and customers with disposable income for a craft bike boom. That's also the longtail at work, where an industry pumps out carbon bikes to the masses and Independent Bike Dealer making unique custom bikes are flourishing.
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and a proud co-owner of IELTS
University Of Waikato
The University of Waikato opened in 1964. It has approximately 13,000 students – over 2000 of them are international students who join us from 70 countries.
الحرم الجامعي الرئيسي:
Hamilton, Tauranga (satellite)
عدد الطلاب:
التجهيزات: Arts and Social Sciences, Computing and Mathematical Sciences, Education, Law, Māori and Pacific Development, Science and Engineering, Management
نظرة عامة
The University of Waikato opened in 1964. It has approximately 13,000 students – over 2000 of them are international students who join us from 70 countries.
Seven faculties offer bachelor and masters degrees, graduate and postgraduate diplomas, and doctoral qualifications.
All degree programmes are internationally recognised and our global connections are wide and strong.
The University is ranked number one in New Zealand in ten subjects, and all faculty focus on high quality research and teaching. There are specialised research institutes, centres and groups based on campus.
The University of Waikato has 82 professors and 77 associate professors. The University acknowledges teaching excellence and is committed to delivering a world-class education and research portfolio.
- Teaching is research based and student centred
- Professors often teach first year students
- Quality programmes and flexible degrees
- Waikato staff regularly win national and international teaching awards
- Waikato Management School is accredited to three international accreditation agencies – AMBA, EQUIS and AACSB
Student Satisfaction
Our students tell us we're a friendly university. They like our:
- Student-centred teaching
- Beautiful 65 hectare campus
- Approachable and helpful academic staff
- Well-equipped Recreation Centre
- World-class auditorium on campus
- Work placement opportunities
- Multi-functional student centre
- Free car parking
- Our location – close to beaches and ski fields and plenty of outdoor activities available
مناطق الدراسة
- In the 2006 (most recent) round of Performance Based Research Fund evaluations, the University of Waikato was number one in New Zealand in ten subjects: accounting and finance; chemistry; communications, journalism and media studies, computer science; ecology, evaluation and behaviour; management; molecular and cellular biology; music, literary arts and other arts; pure and applied mathematics and education.
- Seven research institutes on campus, nine research centres, eleven research units and groups
- The International Centre for Terrestrial Antarctic Research (ICTAR) is based at Waikato
- World leaders in lake and river restoration
- A national leader in demographic research
- Coastal marine scientists have served the Bay or Plenty for more than 40 years
- Specialist expertise in demand for international research in multi-disciplinary areas ranging from climate change to digital systems, and from demography to socio-economic development being undertaken in geographically diverse areas such as Antarctica, the Pacific, South America and Europe.
International research collaborations benefit students
تجهيزات الحرم الجامعي
Where it is:
The University of Waikato has two campuses. The main campus is in Hamilton – New Zealand's fourth largest city – with a smaller campus in Tauranga in the Bay of Plenty. Hamilton is the heart of the Waikato province, one of New Zealand's major agricultural and scientific regions. Our students tell us we're a friendly university.
The campus is beautiful, covering 65 hectares, with lakes and extensive gardens and a new $30 million student centre. Off campus, the closest beach is 40 minutes' drive away, ski fields are a three-hour drive, and Auckland, New Zealand's largest city, is 90 minutes up the road.


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Waste Watchers
The Food Network lives on contests—young chefs competing with peers for $10,000 or facing celebrity pros for glory. It features fat chefs and bad cooks, to whom it offers improvement. It reworks failing restaurants and glorifies tasty grease. It is not where one looks for social commentary.
During the second week of January, though, the network aired a program titled "The Big Waste." This show had the usual celebrities in a cook-off challenge, but here they had to cook a dinner for 100 guests using food that was destined to be thrown out. The men's team (Bobby Flay and Michael Symon) hit the road, finding cabbages on farms and peaches in orchards and fine rib ends that would taste great but could not be sold—too small, too fatty. The women (Anne Burrell and Alex Guamaschelli) found quantities of great food discarded from supermarkets. Along the way they met a New York "freegan," a well-off man who eats only what he finds for free, and from him learned the art of Dumpster diving.
Through the humor and contrasts with sanitized shopping, viewers learned about some big issues. Consumers will not buy a slightly dented tomato or a mildly bruised peach. Eggs too big or too small for standard containers do not head for market. The viewer sees a variety of wasteful practices, from gardens to butcher shops to corner stores. Though the show only hints at reasons, it introduces an embarrassing and challenging issue: in the generally prosperous society of the United States, almost 15 percent of the population live with food insecurity, while it discards in waste 27 million tons of edible, nutritious and tasty food every year. The Food Network has a lot to teach.
The Marrying Kind
Even though divorce rates in the United States have leveled off, the proportion of married people in the population has never been lower. Just 51 percent of all adults are currently married. Compare that with the 72 percent of married adults in 1960. Catholics are much like the general population in this respect. In 2007, for example, when 53 percent of U.S. Catholics were married, the national average was also 53 percent. Also, with marriages taking place later in life, the average ages at first marriage are at record highs: 26.5 for brides, 28.7 for grooms. Higher education accounts for some of the delay; proportionately more college-educated adults are marrying than are less educated couples. Clearly, the patterns of family life have changed in recent decades: more adults live alone, more parents are single, more couples cohabitate. Still, marriage is not yet considered obsolete. Researchers from the Pew Research Center found in December 2011 that 61 percent of the "never married" respondents to their marriage survey indicated they would "like to marry."
How are parishes responding to the changes reflected in the data? The church continues to offer a vision of Christian marriage; parishes still prepare engaged couples and marry them. But in too many parishes, parishioners outside "the 1960 family" model are still considered anomalies. These statistics show otherwise. Parishes must find ways to attract, welcome and minister to married and unmarried couples, families of all types and singles as well. Tailoring ministry to diverse groups requires extra effort, openness and creativity from parish leaders. Yet without a broader outreach, parish ministry risks being irrelevant to half the adult population.
The Cost of Business
Before purchasing an item, most consumers first check the price tag. But a new California law will help consumers discern whether that bargain sweater comes at a much greater cost. The law requires companies to provide greater transparency about the supply chain of products sold in the state, thus promoting more ethical and responsible behavior from the corporations that sell those products. The law applies to any company that has annual global sales of over $100 million and does business in California. Companies must state clearly and publicly their policy regarding the monitoring of their suppliers to ensure that there is no use of forced labor, child labor or human trafficking.
Although the law is applicable only to California, it could have a positive impact across the country, because few companies are willing to give up the huge California market in order to avoid compliance. The law will force these national companies to consider more carefully their supply chain and the needs of their work force. Those companies that need assistance in adjusting to this change may find help in new guidelines for supply chain accountability that were jointly issued by Christian Brothers Investment Services, the Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility and Calvert Investments. The law will also make available the information needed by consumers who are trying to become more deliberate about how they spend and invest their money.
We hope the implementation of this California law will inspire other corporations, large and small, to foster more ethical business practices and increase awareness of the need for a just wage and safe labor conditions.
At this time I want to reveal that my family's green lawn in Michigan in the 1960's was the product of forced child labor. Even now my wife grabs me by the arm and drags me to the kitchen when she determines it's my turn to wash the dishes.
We must monitor the whole world for these types of abuses and I am confident that we can, provided we require a minimum of 2 teaching hours a week in geography for our high-schoolers. They can then find the countries on a map.
What does ministry/welcoming to categories such as "unmarried couples" "families of all types" (??) "openness and creativity," "the 1960's model"(father, mother children, nuclear family? 60's? Are you kidding?) mean? Your remarks perish from lack of specificity. Pray please be specific!
I don't think you could because I suspect what this means is to accomodate Church-teaching on marriage, sexual mores, and homosexuality to serve the governing ideology, political correctness, which defines all reality via the ideas of the enlightened (gnosis). Sexuality/family/marriage has always been fluid for gnostics. St. Ignatius weeps.
Concerning the replies to "The Marrying Kind" article: Everyone is jumping onto the marriage issues and ignoring the singles issue. This is pretty typical of churches. Everyone is up in arms over whether so and so are cohabitating or whether those two women who walked in are...? Meanwhile, there is an ignored population. Singles. Those of us who are not married and have no children. Put some work into drawing those of us without our own families into the life of the Church. You may find that it pays off in the end. After all, I've got the time to teach that CCD class, and to lead a Bible study, and to host coffee time, and to drop in on homebound members, etc... Even if I don't have the time, just ignoring me makes me feel like less of a valued member of the family than the married members of the Church.
Re: Lynn's comments @ 5 above:
Rules, glorious rules!
What wouldn't we give for
That extra bit more -
That's all that we live for
Why should we be fated to
Do nothing but brood
On rules,
Magical rules,
Wonderful rules,
Marvelous rules,
Fabulous rules.


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|Birth Date:
|Mission Viejo, Calif.
|High School:
|Tesoro High
|Previous College:
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As a junior, Trevor played in all of the Gauchos' 54 games, starting in all but one ... He posted a .304 batting average in 194 at-bats, recording the most hits on the team with 59 ... Had 34 RBI, second-most on the team ... His 86 total bases led the team ... Had a .443 slugging percentage and a .392 on-base percentage ... His 12 doubles led the Gauchos and his five home runs were third-most ... Playing all his games at first base he held a .985 fielding percentage ... He also led the team in hit by pitches with 12, which counted as the eighth-most in the Big West ... In Big West play he hit an even higher .314 and slugged .488, both good for fourth on the team ... Six of his doubles and three of his homers came in conference action, as did 11 of his RBI ... Had a .410 on-base percentage and .488 slugging percentage in Big West play ... Posted 18 multi-hit games, which led the team ... Had seven multi-RBI games, second-best at UCSB ... Batted in the middle of the lineup much of the year - 10 games hitting third, 16 at cleanup and 11 batting fifth ... Recorded his first collegiate hit on February 23 against Westmont, in a game that he went 3-for-6 with two runs scored and three RBI ... On March 12 against Northern Illinois University, he went 3-for-4 with two runs scored ... On March 20 against New Mexico State he had a career high four hits and four RBI ... In the three-game New Mexico State series (March 20-21), Trevor had eight RBI ... Against UC Davis on May 23, went 2-for-5 with three RBI, two runs scored, a double and a home run.
2010 Summer
Trevor played for the MLB Academy Barons in the California Collegiate League where he played in 33 games racking u 107 at bats ... He hit .271 and slugged .421 on 29 hits, 10 being doubles ... He had 17 RBIs and was named to the CCL All Star team.
Saddleback Junior College
Played two seasons under coach Jack Hodges ... Batted .325 in his sophomore year with six home runs, 39 RBI, 38 runs scored and five stolen bases ... Was named First Team All-Orange Empire Conference ... Went 4-for-4 with two home runs, six RBI and three runs scored in the first round of Regionals vs. College of the Canyons ... That performance helped team advance to Super Regionals ... In his freshman season, batted .255 with one homer, 26 RBI, four stolen bases and 24 runs scored ... Made the school's Honor Roll in both 2008 and 2009.
High School
Played three seasons for Tesoro High's varsity squad and coach Rick Brail ... In his senior season, homered twice, drove in 17 runs and scored 17 more ... Was named First Team All-South Coast League ... Also set a school record for fielding percentage at .988 ... As a junior, had 10 RBI, one home run and 13 runs scored ... Even made a few appearances on the mound, earning one save and striking out four batters in six innings ... Made the school's Honor Roll in 2006 and 2007.
Trevor Whyte was bord on August 5, 1989 to Roger and Juanita Whyte in Mission Viejo ... Has three siblings - Ryan, 22, Brandon, 18, and Haley, 15 ... A business economics major ... Favorite sports teams are the Lakers and St. Louis Cardinals ... Enjoys reading "Where the Red Fern Grows," and "Of Mice and Men" ... Favorite movies are "Dumb and Dumber," "300" and "For Love of the Game" ... Favorite athletes are LeBron James, Lance Armstrong and former UCSB baseball star Skip Schumaker, now of the Cardinals ... Trevor can speak Spanish ... Was also recruited by UC San Diego, Chico State and Sacramento State.
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Sunday, 2 November 2008
Dorset apple cake
What that little jaunt down memory lane is meant to indicate, other than most of my memories involve food, is that I have a fondness for anything with a Dorset connection. In my mind Dorset is a place of lovely pies and cakes, thus when I saw this recipe I gave it my full attention.
The cake is moist because of the apple. As there is sugar in both the cake and the extremely crumbly topping I chose a tart apple – a Granny Smith – to provide some contrast. It worked very well.
I served the cake at room temperature with Chantilly cream. It would also be lovely hot with custard.
For the cake:
110g unsalted butter, at room temperature
150g light brown sugar
2 eggs, beaten
175g self raising flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
3 tablespoons milk (whole or semi skimmed)
1 apple, peeled, cored and diced (I used Granny Smith)
For the crumble:
25g unsalted butter, cold
75g plain flour
50g Demerara sugar
Pinch of cinnamon
How to make:
- Preheat the oven to 160°C/fan oven 140°C/315°F/Gas mark 2-3.
- Grease and line a 20cm square tin. It's easier if the tin is either springform or loose bottomed.
- Cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. I always find this takes longer when using brown sugar.
- Gradually beat in the eggs. If the mix looks like it's curdling add some of the flour.
- Fold in the flour, baking powder and cinnamon.
- Stir in the milk.
- Stir in the chopped apple.
- Spoon the batter into the prepared tin and put to one side.
- Now make the crumble topping: Rub the butter into the flour until the mix resembles fine breadcrumbs.
- Stir in the sugar and cinnamon.
- Scatter the crumble over the top of the cake and bake for approximately 40 minutes or until a skewer comes out cleanly. Mine took 45 minutes.
- Serve either hot with custard or cold with cream.
- Bask in glory at the wonderful thing you have made.
- Eat.
17 comments:
- trashalou said...
Speaking as a Dorset dweller I am enjoying the shout out to our beloved apple cake.
While it would be quite nice served as you have suggested my preference is warmed up with some clotted cream on the side. Although you seem to have forgotten to add any sultanas to your mix ;-) And perhaps some nuggets of purest green? ;-)
- 2 November 2008 at 19:05
- The Caked Crusader said...
Interesting...my recipe didn't use sultanas. I can see they'd be a nice addition.
Warm with clotted cream can never be a bad way to serve a cake!
As for purest green...well, there's only one man I know who could ever produce that....!
- 2 November 2008 at 19:14
- Holler said...
Mmmmm, that cake looks and sounds delicious. I was already a goner and then you suggested serving it with chantilly cream. Be still my beating heart!
- 2 November 2008 at 20:25
- Cakelaw said...
Delicious - any baked good with apple in it has my heart.
- 4 November 2008 at 01:03
- Margaret said...
I love cakes with a crumble topping. I've seen lots of recipes for Dorset Apple Cake - is this the original?
- 4 November 2008 at 09:14
- Big Boys Oven said...
lovely apple cake you had there . . . I miss having farm apples in UK!
- 5 November 2008 at 02:42
- Jane said...
Thank you for your wonderful Blackadder link! Though I'm American, I was introduced to Bladder and Baldrick and the gang in 2000 when I stayed with a friend in Ramsgate, and have been obsessed with them ever since. I only grieve that they didn't make more episodes, and that it's so hard to find their DVDs in the U.S.
By the way, I have a plan so cunning you could put a tail on it and call it 'weasel'. LOL
- 5 November 2008 at 02:42
- Swati said...
This is yummy and so different.. great recipe...
- 5 November 2008 at 09:21
- Dee said...
Mmm... gorgeous. Especially with the chantilly cream. Yummo!
- 5 November 2008 at 12:39
- Katie said...
Ohh yes warm with custard sounds heavenly
- 5 November 2008 at 14:06
- glamah16 said...
It looks so delicate and light compared to a lot aplle cakes you see out there. Wonderful.
- 5 November 2008 at 22:50
- Rosie said...
Dorset is a lovely area of England. Your cake looks and sounds gorgeous C.C.
Rosie x
- 6 November 2008 at 22:50
- Maria said...
This cake looks like a winner!! The cream sounds heavenly too!
- 7 November 2008 at 00:28
- Anamika:The Sugarcrafter said...
thanks for passing by..it has been a long time and lot to catch on.... i liked your dorset apple cake.. the recipe is quite interesting would love to try it...i must imagine the lingering wonderful taste....and blond ginger cake preparation is also good.
- 7 November 2008 at 06:16
- Lady of the Cloth said...
My mouth is watering just looking at your recipes. You know I always have questions. We in the US don't have as many kinds of cream and I have never heard of Chantilly cream. Is is a mixture you make?
- 16 November 2008 at 03:32
- The Caked Crusader said...
Hi Lady of the Cloth
Chantilly cream is basically just whipped cream with some sugar added to it. I always add vanilla too but this is optional.
Hope this helps
The Caked Crusader
- 16 November 2008 at 08:48
- Dorset holiday cottages said...
That looks good and it tastes better for sure. I want to make one. Hope it will turn okey!
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This week, Deadspin brought an ESPN contributor named Sarah Phillips to our attention. The sordid story involves Phillips rising through the blogosphere and becoming something of a Web celebrity – even though her personal information was confusing at best. A handful of mismatched photos, the fact that none of her employers had ever seen her in person, and the various aliases and Internet-based business offers she brought into the mix make her a complete mystery. This is Catfish-like levels of intrigue we're dealing with here.
Who Phillips actually is (and how many people she has working on her behalf) has yet to be determined, but one thing is for sure: she (or he or they or whatever) gamed the social Web.
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Before we dive in, here's a little background on Phillips. She was a columnist for ESPN (promptly fired after the Deadspin article was published) who wrote about sports betting, and was apparently interested in starting her own comedy sports site. She contacted various popular Twitter users and Facebook Page administrators who were working on similar projects and attempted (to varying degrees of success) to swindle them out of their accounts.
She would lead the people behind well-followed handles to believe they were entering into a business deal, and then assume control over their accounts and use them to sell her brand and promote herself.
According to this screen grab, Phillips bought the @OhWonka account, which she used to contact @NotBillWalton. She briefly took control of @OhWonka and used it to pump her own interests to the handle's 800k+ followers.
Phillips and a man named Neil or Nilesh had similarly stolen the NBA Memes Facebook Page from its originator and used it to promote their own interests. Luckily, @OhWonka's owners were able to retain control after reading the Deadspin story that detailed Phillips' crusade against NBA Memes. According to Deadspin, Phillips also attempted to leverage her clout with ESPN to gain access to the @_Happy_Gilmore and @FauxJohnMadden accounts.
The entire twisted tale shows how Twitter followers have become a kind of currency. The power of social networks has been increasingly obvious for awhile, but the far-reaches of this scandal and the depth at which Phillips and co. manipulated content holders and hijacked their social media property sheds some new light on its significance.
The cost and consequences of Twitter empires
The rise of the Internet celebrity is a weird and not entirely understood phenomenon. Why the collective Web latches onto one person and lets another exist in Internet anonymity is an equation we've yet to solve. But we're learning a few things about how a person can propel him or herself to some sort of Internet fame, and part of that is a vast collection of followers and subscribers.
There are plenty of ways to buy them and plenty of Twitter's most popular crowd are very likely guilty of doing this. A few years back, blogger and entrepreneur Brooks Bayne did a little backend work looking at how a variety of @ handles were suspiciously increasing their ranks.
"Here's a few screen captures of the follower graphs from Twitterholic to show the massive trend in follower counts starting on the 11th of February, 2009:
"How did they do it? Someone is automating/scripting the creation of fake Twitter profiles and then following a select group of people."
There are more than a few resources for buying followers – a simple "buy Twitter followers" search reveals your many options. It's hardly even brushed under the rug that this sort of thing happens on Twitter, and that spambot and fake accounts are deeply intertwined into the service.
Using the Internet and social networks to manipulate an audience reaches way past Myspace's origins, but Twitter has uniquely positioned itself to be taken advantage of. It's easy to shrug the whole thing off as a just the nature of the beast, but when you realize how much weight is placed on your Twitter account and its following, it means something more.
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- It's giving Twitter a serious legitimacy issue. And Twitter knows it. The company is making legal attempts to curb its spam issue and try to restore some sense of reality (or virtual reality?) to the site. If some of the most popular Twitter users have paid for their followers by the thousands or hundreds of thousands, and a great many of those followers are simply spambots plaguing the site and retweeting their every tweet, then Twitter is being reduced to nothing more than the name it's called that it so very much wants to escape: an echo chamber.
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The matter of Phillips' relative non-physical existence also begs consideration. Here is an allegedly 22-year old woman who until earlier this week was writing for ESPN and only a small handful of people have come forward to say they've met her in real life.
Covers, a sports bettering Website she formerly wrote for, said they never met her. ESPN also never had any face time with Phillips, and every report surfacing about conversations with the shamed writer happened over Twitter or Gmail – and at times, whoever was behind the name "Sarah" insisted it was not her but someone else. It's enough to make people assume there was a crew running and managing the Sarah Phillips enterprise and exploits.
It's easier than easy to manufacture a personality and play it out online, but there are supposed to be gatekeepers that suppress them from crossing the line between amusing, anonymous blogger to well-known writer for ESPN. Because this is what happens when no one does that: someone (who exactly, we're still uncertain) becomes more than just a Twitter handle or a blogger or a commenter; they have credence to support their existence. In every pitch Phillips made that ended in her scamming someone out of their intellectual property or money, she threw in her ties to ESPN, and each of her victims confessed that connection was a selling point.
Perhaps what the scandal most brings to mind is Internet legitimacy. Facebook also has this issue but the fact that it remains far more stubborn about real names and actual identities means it's more difficult to exploit the site. Twitter on the other hand…
Twitter is built for anonymity. It's the boon and bane of the site: because of this, it's the home for mass amounts of hilarious parody or behind-closed-door accounts. We can fire off 140 characters more freely than we would on Facebook. But with the freedom of anonymity comes the gutsiness and bravado (and jackassery) that somehow eludes us when we're more likely to be held accountable for our actions. It's why Web sites disable anonymous commenting (for the record, we don't).
We used to worry about losing our wallets or passports or banking statements, because that could lead to having our identities stolen. People could physically assume who we are and use it to their advantage. But now, for some, you need to worry about social network identity theft. All of the content you've lovingly curated or created and the audience that comes with it are valuable, and there are always people who will want to steal something valuable that isn't theirs.
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