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The Napoleonic Wars, 1805 - 1815, brings you a fast-paced, tension-filled, card-driven wargame using a point-to-point movement system that pushes the envelope in a new direction for this pivotal period of history. Having a simple-to-learn strategic system and short rulebook, The Napoleonic Wars, can be played in an evening as the cards and Diplomatic Track make for tough decision-making in the face of everchanging enemy threats.
Set in 1805 Europe, you must weigh the strategic dilemmas facing the two alliances in mortal conflict. Napoleon's France enjoys a superb army, central position, superior leadership, and a useful, if not powerful, ally in Spain. However, she faces three foes.
Napoleon must beware of Britain's seapower and wealth, Austria's threatening position, and Russia's reinforcing hordes. In the wings, Prussia, Turkey, and Sweden teeter on the brink of war, begging inducements to join either side. Even lowly Denmark's fleet can upset the balance of power. When fleets or armies collide, battle-related cards may be played and then dice are rolled to resolve the battle and inflict casualties. Even the most brilliant maneuver faces the chance of floundering. So play The Napoleonic Wars now, and put the strategist in you to the test. Your options are only limited by your vision, a meddlesome enemy's cards, and the hand of fate.
Complexity: 4 of 9
Solitaire Suitability: 3 of 9
Time Scale: approx. 2 years per turn
Map Scale: Point-to-point system
Unit Scale: 10-15,000 men each
Product Information
Mark G McLaughlin
GMT Games
Year: 2008
Players: 2 - 5
Ages: 12 and up
Weight: 1,055 grams
All-Time Sales Rank: #177
- 4 full-color counter sheets
- 1 22x34-inch full-color mapsheet
- 110 Strategy cards
- 6 10-sided dice
- 16-page Rulebook
- 23-page Campaign Manual
- 2 Player Aid cards
Product Reviews
Average Rating: 4.4 in 10 reviews
The Napoleonic Wars is a superb game. It has a simple play system that can be learnt (If you are taught by an experienced player) in 15mins.
The game plays very well, giving players a wide variety of options...'Do I influence Turkey to become my ally or do I attack neutral Prussia to gain points, I could help my allies - they might double cross me later though.'
The game takes anything from 1 hour to 4 hours to play and each game is garunteed to be great fun and diferent from the last.
This is one of the finest multiplayer wargames. The system is easy to learn but good play involves many less than obvious points. I've played it in all configurations from 2 to 5 players, and as all sides. I've won from every position, and I've seen every possible game end. Anyone bored by it is not paying attention or is playing very poorly.
Take the contention that Russia must do XYZ or Austria will be conquered and France will run away with the game. I've won on the last turn as Austria, by a single 'key' over Prussia, which depended on the outcome of the last 2 battles resolved (either going the other way would have swung it) - after being conquered by France on turn 1.
When Russia did not help me enough and France concentrated on me alone, Britain made gains on the other side of the map. So I just sided with France. In one turn, Russia became immensely solicitous and Britain lost its entire position on the continent.
When I switched back again it was all we could do to bring France down again on turns 3 and 4. By the last turn is was clear he was going down, but not who would get the lion's share on the coalition side. I was in a long competition with Britain for that position, but Prussia almost pulled off a last minute steal. In the end I won my last battle against the French while the Prussians lost theirs, and that was the difference.
I've also seen France conquer England on turn 2 (after a disasterous 'Trafalgar'), which brings an automatic early end rather than the die roll 'possible early victory' mechanism. I've seen France conquered on turn 3.
The core of the game is the card system, not the moves on the map. The command points cards confer are effectively 'money', and just about anything can be accomplished with enough of it thrown at a given problem. The largest battles often turn on supporting cards rather than mere odds. Burning cards gets things done, but being left lower than others makes every minor threat a menance (because you won't be able to react to them all). All powers have some control over how fast they play their hand.
The strengths of the various powers are asymmetric, and trying to play any of them just like all of the others will get you creamed.
Britain's strength is its ability to disengage at will (behind its fleet) and the strategic coherence its investment of cards can take on because of the flexibility this allows. It does not have to react to most threats as urgently.
France's strength is the power of its superior leaders, combined with the largest hand. Together these confer a marked initiative when things are going well (to deny battle here, overwhelm there, etc). But it has numerous threats to cover, and pushing too aggressively in any one area can lose the other half of Europe in half a turn. It must use the threat of its initiative to paralyze enemies, at least as much as executed campaigns. The combined hand of its opponents can always outspend it.
Russia's strength is its distance and the near invulnerability this confers, boosted by bonuses when fighting in Russia proper. It also has the next best leaders to France. Its best role is leading corps supplied by other continental powers. Its main difficulty is securing actual territory for itself as opposed to its allies. It has constant temptations to get that by actually or tacitly siding with the French (e.g. by going after minors and neutrals).
Austria faces the greatest immediate threat from France. It must be played diplomatically, not merely militarily, to be successful. It is in an excellent position to pick up territory whichever way the war goes, but only by moving with events instead of against them. It should also husband its army, preferring to lose a war occasionally rather than throw away the investment it represents.
Prussia can typically get away with more neutral play than the other powers, picking its moment. It can be hard to defend if the war comes to you at the wrong time, and its hand is not very large. But you can usually take your pick of offers, and territory to gain is readily available nearby, against any chosen target. I find Prussia typically wins only when it sides against France in the end, because when it backs France it usually gets a small share of the spoils. I've seen the direct road to Paris pay off for Prussia several times, in the later turns.
In 4 player the Prussians are a minor neutral, up for grabs diplomatically. This tends to force the Russians and Austrians to cooperate somewhat more, just to balance France. In 3 player they are controlled by the same person, and Austria's diplomatic niceties aren't really part of the game. Instead it becomes Russia's shield. I think England is slightly weaker than the others in 3 player, but I've still seen it win. In two player it is everyone against France, and France is heavily the underdog, because coordination of play of the combined allied hand is vastly improved. But I've still seen France e.g. conquer England outright in a 2 player, after naval events took an unexpected turn. I think the game is best played with 4 or 5, but I've enjoyed it with any number.
Learning the deck is a key to improved play. At a more basic level so is full use of the intercept and evasion system to choose your battles or deny them. That includes e.g. use of small detachments to reduce occasions for intercept, hold passes, and use of several leaders in mutual support distance to be strong in several places at once.
It also helps to develop a realistic sense of the likelihood of outcomes involving multiply dice, because control of variance is as important as the expected outcome. Understanding when risk helps you and when it hurts, etc. Just because you are favored to win a battle does not mean you want it - not if too much would be lost on serious defeat e.g.
I found this created a good period feel for the decision to accept or deny battle, and the role of leadership in making that easier to do. This is the bread and butter of a turn of maneuvering. And even if you aren't the one playing a card, you should be watching the board carefully, because those decisions are going to come up and they are crucial. You should not just let the other guy decide such things for you by always accepting battle, or even by always accepting if favored and declining if not favored. There is a lot more to doing it well.
It is also just a fun game to play. There is enough chance cropping up to make events seem unpredictable, and enough control over the flow of your operations and card play to let you try to drive events through those chances anyway. There are definite better and worse courses and it is easy to make outright mistakes. But there are also multiple courses open to you on every impulse - you are not 'railed' on a single optimum track.
The Napoleonic era was complex time in history, but THE NAPOLEONIC WARS has captured the period feel with a smooth and remarkably fun card-driven system.
I have enjoyed this title several times both 2-player and multi-player, each game being more tense than the last.
Personally, I found the included rules to be OK, but the latest version puts to rest those inevitable queries which trail the card-driven games.
The components included with the game are topnotch - it's a bit strange to read that another reviewer found the components below par.
Anyway, my feeling is that THE NAPOLEONIC WARS will go down in gaming history as a classic. It's a versatile design that almost effortlessly transports players back two centuries to the Spanish Ulcer, the Tsar's Palace, or the Streets of Paris.
Easy call to rate this one 5-out-of-5 stars.
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The Napoleonic era has been simulated many times over at the battle level, but rarely in the grand strategic arena. McLaughlin made such an attempt in Avalon Hill's War and Peace.
This point-to-point grand strategic simulation of most of the Napoleonic Era (1805-1815) is a design with both old and new elements. There are the usual counters, a map similar to that used in GMT's Wilderness War (winner in our Historical Simulation category last year), and cards that drive the mechanics. Even the units are generic (Risk-like). Added to these familiar components is a change in scale and a strong diplomatic content, making the game a true multiplayer gem. You'll be rigorously challenged to use your resources (Activation and Event cards) optimally.


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CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - The MIT men's tennis team kicked off its fall campaign with a 5-3 win over Wesleyan University on Wednesday. For the third year in a row, the Engineers (1-0) posted a season-opening dual match victory.
MIT quickly established a 3-0 lead following a sweep of the doubles matches. Eric Beren and Ken Van Tilburg teamed up for an 8-4 decision in the top spot while David Iba and Ryan Castonia defeated Max Schenkein and Matt Schaff, 8-6, in the No. 3 slot. Peden Nichols and Kevin Pang outlasted their foes, 9-8 (7-2), to seal the sweep.
Pang did not drop a game as he cruised to a 6-0, 6-0 singles victory in the No. 3 position. Manuel Rivera fell, 6-0, 6-4, as Vinith Misra was defeated, 6-3, 6-2. Van Tilburg clinched the match with a 6-4, 6-3 victory in the No. 2 spot while Nichols lost, 6-1, 6-4. The No. 1 singles match featuring Eric Beren and Matt O'Connell was suspended due to darkness with the score standing at 6-7, 6-2.
In exhibition play, both Michael Price and Stephen Powelson won by scores of 6-4, 6-3.
MIT vs. Wesleyan University
Final Team Score: MIT 5, Wesleyan 3
1. Eric Beren/Ken Van Tilburg (M) def. Matt O'Connell/Jaafar Rizvi (W), 8-4
2. Peden Nichols/Kevin Pang (M) def. Pauri Pandian/Alejandro Alvarado (W), 9-8 (7-2)
3. David Iba/Ryan Castonia (M) def. Max Schenkein/Matt Schaff (W), 8-6
1. Eric Beren (M) vs. Matt O'Connell (W), 6-7, 6-2 (suspended due to darkness)
2. Ken Van Tilburg (M) def. Pauri Pandian (W), 6-4, 6-3
3. Kevin Pang (M) def. Michael Frank (W), 6-0, 6-0
4. Roy Chung (W) def. Peden Nichols (M), 6-1, 6-4
5. Jaafar Rizvi (W) def. Manuel Rivera (M), 6-0, 6-2
6. Alejandro Alvarado (W) def. Vinith Misra (M), 6-2, 6-2
7. Michael Price (M) vs. Max Schenkein (W), 6-4, 6-4, 6-3
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"Coach Brattan actually came down to the game [last] Friday, but I've been talking to the whole coaching staff," he said. "I talk to Coach [Randy] Edsall a lot. Really, [I talk to] all of them."
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Teenagers once ruled the world of active gaming, while their grandparents sat and watched. Now seniors are competing in virtual boxing matches, dance tournaments and bowling games — sometimes against their grandchildren.
Although gaming products were predominately geared toward the younger set only a few years ago, the introduction of the Wii has turned electronic gaming into an activity that everyone can enjoy, says Colin Milner, CEO of the International Council on Active Aging (ICAA), Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
"This is one of the rare products that we've seen grab hold and do well in the senior market in such a short period of time," Milner says. "I don't see any trend indicating that it's slowing down."
Over the past few years, this trend has caught on at retirement communities and fitness facilities nationwide. By getting seniors up and moving, active gaming is helping older adults sharpen their minds, strengthen their bodies, and lift their spirits by creating a sense of community.
Lisa Hansen, the co-director of an active gaming vendor's research lab at the University of South Florida, describes active gaming as screen-based activities that require physical movement in order to play and control the game. While seniors are playing the Wii, they're moving their bodies, rather than just their thumbs, and they're often stepping or swinging their arms.
Retirement communities are dedicating entire rooms to Wii gaming and organizing competitive tournaments. In fact, more retirement centers plan to buy a gaming system than traditional cardiovascular equipment over the next two years, according to research from the ICAA.
By investing about $1,000 in a big screen TV and about $300 in a gaming system, health club owners easily can integrate this trend into their facilities, too. So far, however, Milner says the Wii trend hasn't made the leap from retirement communities to clubs. Sandy Coffman, the president of Programming for Profit in Bradenton, FL, also has seen few multipurpose clubs capitalizing on this trend, but, she says, "I think they should think about it because it brings the camaraderie, the fun and the social aspect to exercise."
Club owners may be reluctant to invest in the equipment, shift away from their business models or dedicate space within their clubs, however. While Chris Davis, business development manager for Club 50, which targets members over 50 years old, doesn't rule out the possibility of investing in this kind of equipment down the road, he doesn't see the clubs integrating this technology in the near future.
"We haven't moved into the electronic gaming area because we have a set 30-minute program," says Davis. "If we did deploy it, it would be used at the front or back end of a workout, or while they're waiting."
Although playing on the Wii is a great way for seniors to relax post-workout, it should not be a substitute for regular cardio and strength training exercise, says Sheldon Zinberg, chairman and president of Nifty After Fifty, which has nine clubs catering to people over 50.
"It's not vigorous exercise, but it can burn calories and help people keep their weight under control," he says. "It should be ancillary to their exercise program."
Research studies have shown that calories burned playing the Wii are not as great as users get by playing the actual sport.
Physical Improvements
Although the Wii may not provide as intense a workout as more traditional cardio and resistance equipment, seniors are improving their hand-eye coordination and balance using the Wii. Most importantly, they're having fun, Zinberg says.
"Our members love it because it's entertaining," says Zinberg, whose nine clubs have set up Wii rooms complete with a big-screen TV and a gaming system. "After they've improved their exercise ability through their workouts, they can perform better on the Wii than they have before."
Jona Leo is finding the same thing among residents at Trail Ridge Retirement Community in Sioux Falls, SD. Since he began a wellness program at the community a year ago, many residents are participating in the group exercise classes and working out in the fitness room simply so they can sharpen their skills on the Wii.
"By participating in the wellness program, they're able to stand up without using a chair, or they are able to bowl 10 frames without getting tired," says Leo, the Trail Ridge wellness director.
One advantage of the Wii is that it can be modified for any fitness level, says Peggy Buchanan, director of fitness and aquatics at Vista del Monte Retirement Community in Santa Barbara, CA, which purchased a Wii system for each of its 13 centers a year ago. At her center, residents in all the levels of care — independent, assisted living and skilled nursing — play games on the Wii.
Milner says the Wii has surged in popularity for this very reason.
"The Wii is social, it's engaging, and it can be used at any level of fitness and health," he says. "We've seen people in wheelchairs, walkers and canes [using the Wii]. It's not discriminating, and it helps to break down that barrier."
Getting More Active
Although some club owners are reluctant to invest in the Wii trend, others are pouring anywhere from $1,000 to $20,000 into active gaming machines. Unlike the Wii, which is geared toward residential use, these machines are designed for commercial applications, such as health clubs, and they take active gaming to a new level.
This concept — which blends a gym with an arcade — is already in more than 25 states nationwide, according to one active gaming manufacturer. Many times, club owners set aside a room for the active gaming equipment, just as they would design a facility with a Pilates studio. To draw in seniors, some club owners are inviting Silver Sneakers members to work out in the room at a designated time.
While buying the active gaming equipment and setting aside a specialized room is a significant investment for a club owner, it's worthwhile in the long run, says Jamie Daum, manager of 7 Flags Express at GreenWay Crossing, a 10,000-square-foot club in West Des Moines, IA. Last November, owners of 7 Flags purchased 12 pieces of active gaming equipment.
"I think a lot of health club owners are still stuck on the resistance and cardio equipment," Daum says. "If they think outside of the box, they will see that this is the direction that exercise is going in. Having an active gaming room shows the value in having a gym membership."
Daum and other experts agree that offering a Wii in a health club is a good option for budget-minded club owners, but that going the extra step and investing in active gaming equipment can give club owners an edge over the competition.
While the Wii fits into the definition of active gaming, it doesn't have the more advanced features of the commercially available machines, says Hansen. Depending on the active game, the skill level requirements may vary significantly. Some active games may require more intense exercise, such as jumping or running in place, in order to play the game. As a result, these games may be less appealing and suitable for seniors, Hansen says.
Many clubs target children and teenagers with their active gaming rooms. 7 Flags Express is no exception, but the club also is attracting seniors to its active gaming room. Adults over the age of 55 comprise about 20 percent of the club's membership, and so far, they have caught on quickly to this trend, Daum says. Although they're often reluctant to try out the room at first, he says that after a short time, it becomes a staple in their workout.
"Our members love it," he says. "We've even had grandparents bring their grandkids into the club to work out together in the room."
Each machine offers a different virtual experience, and users propel the games with their own movement rather than with a joystick or other controller. The club's 250 members can compete in virtual boxing matches or ride bikes on trails — all without leaving the gym.
If the concept draws in enough new members at the West Des Moines club,7 Flags will invest in active gaming equipment at its main location, which has 10,000 memberships, Daum says.
Social Connection
Whether a club owner opts to invest in a Wii gaming system or devote an entire room to other active gaming equipment, operators will find that they can bring people together through active gaming.
"It adds to the whole social element of exercise, which is so important for the senior population," Coffman says. "When you get the social, recreational and competitive aspect to it, you get laughter."
When club owners can get laughter and excitement into their clubs, then they are more apt to retain their members and even pull in new clientele.
"Offering active gaming is a great way to bring in new members who may otherwise be intimidated to join a fitness facility," Buchanan says.
Buchanan advises health club owners to sponsor Wii tournaments, which have been extremely popular at her retirement community. To make these events even more successful, club owners can create multi-generational leagues or competitions. For example, Nifty After Fifty recently worked with a community organization to sponsor a Wii bowling tournament pitting seniors against teenagers.
"They can learn from each other, and it's a great way for them to communicate," says Zinberg. "We're planning on holding several more of these events. I think it's the beginning of a trend."
Although not all club owners are sold on this trend yet, Coffman says they should seriously consider it.
"You can bring 20 people into a 400-square-foot room and have them bowl, play tennis and golf," Coffman says. "It's a way for the fitness industry to bring people back to their recreational roots."
Through the world of active gaming, club members of any age can stimulate their spirits, bodies and minds.
Read the "Comparison of Wii vs. Active Gaming" sidebar or the "How to Integrate Active Gaming into a Club" sidebar for more information.
Comparison of Wii vs. Active Gaming
|Active Gaming Equipment
|Space Needs
|The user must be able to stand several feet away from the TV screen, move in all directions and extend his or her arms using the handheld accessories.
|While some clubs are devoting entire facilities to active gaming, the concept is most successful when it's an ancillary service and is placed within its own separate room within a health club.
|About $300 for the system, and $1,000 or more for a big-screen TV.
|The average cost of most active gaming machines is about the same as a piece of high-end selectorized equipment — between $2,500 and $3,500. Club owners also have to invest in a separate TV for most pieces of equipment.
|Ease of Use for Seniors
|The Wii uses a wand, which seniors use to play the game. If they're unfamiliar with computers and gaming technology, they may experience a learning curve, but they can catch on quickly, club owners say. One vendor is even working on niche-specific products for seniors that don't require the use of wands, but rather body movements.
|While some active gaming technology may be too fast or complicated for seniors, other machines transform existing cardio equipment into virtual gaming machines. For example, users may pedal a recumbent bike to propel their movements on the screen.
How to Integrate Active Gaming into a Club
Give games a test run. Colin Milner of the International Council on Active Aging advises operators to take a group of older adults to a store and let them try out a few gaming systems to find one that they enjoy.
Buy a big-screen TV. Keep in mind that as seniors age, their vision will decline.
Encourage multi-generational leagues. Allow seniors and teenagers to join a Wii bowling or tennis league without segregating the teams based on age.
Create a separate room or area for active gaming. If possible, try to find an area where at least eight of your members can gather around the TV, or be in a room filled with other active gaming equipment.
Offer training classes. To make members feel more comfortable during the initial learning phase, offer classes on how to set up and play Wii, and how to use the active gaming equipment.


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Sometimes you just know when you meet someone that you are confident that that particular someone is going to be a friend for life. I am blessed with having a number of these friends, Sir naturally included in this illustrious list.
We were visited by two such friends last weekend. I met Sparky and Ellen and their three glorious children on or about June 25, 1978. I remember the date well, as it was the time in Sydney when those of us living in a gorgeous terrace house in Paddington in Sydney, would host "Silly Christmas," my three housemates being English and therefore bemoaning of the fact that Christmas in December is frankly too hot. (A hint for those readers who haven't quite caught up with me – our seasons are reversed.) The rule was that guests could only hail from the northern hemisphere, and Sparky and Ellen, being from Cleveland, fit the criterion beautifully.
Sparky, Ellen and the kids walked into our house to be greeted by a wreath on the front door, a fully decorated Christmas tree in the living room, and the dining table laden with linen and silver and outrageously rich food, and I knew I was going to adore them till my dying day and beyond.
Since then, I've leapt across the globe to visit them – New York, Paris, and, well, Cleveland. And just as they realized that Australia is where they wanted to live, I met Sir, and promptly moved up here. Ain't fate unkind?
Thankfully they travel to the States often, and we were able to catch up again.
Way back then, we – being me and my ex – would spend lost weekends with them, over indulging, over imbibing, over swimming, over card playing and just generally being over the top.
Now Sir gets to enjoy the treat that is the Sparky and Ellen Duo. Nothing really has changed – loads of wine, loads of laughter, and that glorious phenomenon where you just naturally pick up where you left off last time.
I guess there are a couple of differences these 36 years later. Shall we say, the old grey mare she ain't what she used to be? Rather than sit around the dinner table debating deep and meaningful subjects, we now sit around and compare arthritic joints, blood sugar levels, cholesterol levels, back pain and insomnia.
The marathon pinochle and Kismet games which would start at 5 p.m. on Friday and would end around 8 p.m. on Sunday, with a couple of hours off for sleep, are now limited to three hours at a stretch. The wine bottle recycling to rival anything in the Guinness Book of Records, now sadly barely fills the wheely bin. Bed time no longer happens around 6 a.m.
I guess we've all grown up – thankfully together. We were just missing our other great mates, Kezza and Rog who generously donated to the wine collection in absentia, but managed to catch Kezza on the phone.
Ah, old times – but goodies. I will now just go wring my liver out, and may well recover around Thanksgiving.
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BABSON PARK, Mass. – Alex May registered 14 kills to help visiting MIT cruise to a 25-12, 25-16, 25-16 victory over host Babson College in a New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) women's volleyball match on Tuesday night. With the win, the Engineers improved to 17-12 overall and 6-1 in the conference while the Beavers slipped to 13-7 on the year and 4-3 in the NEWMAC.
In addition to her match-high 14 kills, May tallied five service aces and eight digs. Barden Cleeland recorded eight kills while Cecily Joujon-Roche chipped in with four kills and four blocks. Cathy Melnikow dished out 24 assists as Katrina Ellison posted five digs, four kills, four assists, and two blocks. Jenny Li added four kills, three digs, and two blocks to the Engineers' cause.
Caitlin O'Neill paced Babson with nine kills and a .350 hitting performance. Meg Flaherty contributed eight kills and four digs as Shanna Glassner collected a match-high 10 digs. Anna Belz distributed 19 assists for the Beavers.


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Anthony L. Howell, 65, of Albrightsville, died Wednesday morning, July 31, at home.
Born on Sept. 3, 1947, in New York City, he was a son of the late Ann Louise Howell and has lived in Monroe County since 2010, moving from Bronx, N.Y.
He was a Vietnam veteran having served in the U.S. Navy from 1967 to 1971. While in the service he received the National Service medal, Vietnam Service medal and two Bronze Stars.
Anthony also worked as a boiler engineer for the U.S. Navy.
Surviving are three sisters, Denise Dozier of Bronx, Diana Washington of Oxnard, Calif., and Agnes Washington of Bronx; three brothers, Joseph Allen Washington of Brooklyn, N.Y., Stephen A. Washington Sr. of Scranton and Jerome Washington of Bronx; and a host of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a sister, Eleanor Jackson, and a brother, Michael W. Washington.
There will be a viewing from 1 to 2 p.m. Monday, Aug. 5, at the William H. Clark Funeral Home, 1003 Main St., Stroudsburg. The funeral service will begin at 2 p.m. at the funeral home with Pastor David Berryman officiating. Burial will follow in Stroudsburg Cemetery.
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Anthony L. Howell, 65, of Albrightsville, died Wednesday morning, July 31, at home.


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Everyone is still reeling a bit after the brutal and deadly attacks on American targets in Egypt and Libya, which resulted in our ambassador to Libya being killed. Mano Singham expresses my thoughts better than I would have in this post:
I would only alter one thing: Everyone has a right to decide what offends them, but no one has the right to maim and kill merely because they are offended. But that's just a minor quibble. I fully agree with him that we should be defending the principle of free speech, not the absurd notion that religions should be protected from offense. The film in question is a vile piece of propaganda, but that simply doesn't justify violence of any kind.
This tragedy may result in renewed calls for people to be 'sensitive' to religious sentiment. My feeling is that no level of deference will ever satisfy all religious people and attempts to do so only enhance the sense of entitlement of the most prickly of religious elements. No one has the right to unilaterally [decide] what is religiously offensive and what is not and enforce speech restrictions on others. If people want to go out of their way to offend others, the only thing that should be used to deter them is the opprobrium that they might face, not death or physical injury.
It will be interesting to see how the US government responds to this attack. When private individuals have been attacked by religious zealots, the acts have been condemned but also resulted in calls for greater sensitivity to the feelings of religious people. That is wrong-headed. What we really need is a greater global sensitivity to the right of free speech. Muslims, like any other religious group, will have to come to terms with the fact that their religious beliefs cannot be allowed to put limits on the speech of others however deliberately offensive it may seem to them.


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I went to pick my car up from the workshop yesterday, the man was on the telephone, I overheard him say: "I'll take that two-week cruise as I'm about to get some dough," and then he saw me standing there and said: "I have to go!" He handed me my keys and said: "Your car's as good as new, it's lucky that you came in now, before that motor blew, the pistons were all blistered and the valve stems shot to hell, the manifold was old with holes, and ugly plugs as well! "The oil had boiled because it was a lump up in the pump, loose rings had worn the kingpins down and dumped them in the sump, the crankshaft and the petrol tank too rusted to repair, and damn it if the camshaft wasn't jammed by bearing wear! "Your carby's far beyond recall, the jets too wet and thin, the diff was iffy, so I fitted pin replacements in, the CV joints were pointy and your front end bent and old, it's lucky that I stock your make of intake manifold! "I couldn't take the risk, your disc pads had to be replaced, transmission bolts were faulty and the fluid thick as paste, then third gear nearly broke, then first, and then I lost reverse, I put a whole new gearbox in, as second gear was worse! "Your steering wheel appeared to be in need of special care, the seat belts felt all shot, I got a neat new front-seat pair, the clutch was much the same and all the headlights seemed quite crook, I think the blinkers might be too, but didn't dare to look! "The pinion rack lacked tension and its screws were all bad news, my alternator tester says that yours had blown a fuse, the bonnet lock was shocking and the doors were poorly done, I changed the hinges, handles too, they're just like new, old son. "I sprayed the radiator out, and filled the anti-freeze, adjusted all the air-con ports to twenty-three degrees, I nuked the duco with some special crack-resistant wax, you owe me seven thousand bucks, including federal tax!" Considering I'd booked it in to fit a speakerphone, I figured this excessive, but I didn't like to moan, I wrote a check and drove home feeling like a stupid jerk, the car was running smoothly but the cellphone didn't work!
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Am I the only loser that still watches it? I'll turn in my man card if I have to, but I still love the show.
If you're willing to admit that you're a loser like me, and you still watch it.... who ya got?
I started the season rooting for Angie, but now i'm all about Amber. That girl is amazing. And beautiful.


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Have you seen this message? "Googlebot encountered an extremely high number of links on your site." I have and more than once and more than twice. The main problem with organic internet marketing is understanding that the core, the foundation, of your success is technology and having Google to go through unnecessarily high numbers of URLs can be caused by a variety of problems for your online marketing efforts. One of them being that Google just gives up and throws your web out.
If your URLS look like this:
Start by getting a Google Webmaster account and activate it, implement it on your site. Then look at your data as it is collected, you might actually get an email from Google Support saying something like:
"Googlebot encountered an extremely high number of links on your site. This may indicate a problem with your site's URL structure. Googlebot may unnecessarily be crawling a large number of distinct URLs that point to identical or similar content, or crawling parts of your site that are not intended to be crawled by Googlebot. As a result Googlebot may consume much more bandwidth than necessary, or may be unable to completely index all of the content on your site."
If this is the case ACT on it, this is Google giving you heads up before the real problem starts.
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Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Tuesday's Grand Giveaways: 1/12 Edition
Many of my fellow bloggers have wonderful "giveaways" that they offer each week! Occasionally I will have them also! Many companies are handing out their products left and right for you to try and this is your chance to get in on the action!
Each week, on Tuesday's, I will post a "Tuesday's Grand Giveaways" article to allow other bloggers to link to their giveaways. This will allow everyone to take advantage of the contest along with being able to check out other really great sites!
What are my chances?
Many of you may often ask this question and it's not an exact science! Some sites may only have a handful of entries while others may have thousands! Either way your odds are pretty good! If you see something that is interests you...go for it! You can't win if you don't enter!
The great thing about giveaways is that you never know what they are going to give away! It could be anything from cleaning products to hand-made items! It is always very interesting to see what everyone has to offer!
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Actually, Nintendo Wanted Smash Bros. Out Of EVO Tourney Entirely, Which Is Really Stupid
from the you're-a-sport-now dept
The news now is that Nintendo wasn't just seeking to shut down the stream, but the entire Smash Bros. portion of the tournament.
Evo co-founder Joey Cuellar has revealed that Nintendo didn't just want to stop Smash Bros. Melee being streamed from this year's fighting game competition, they wanted to stop that part of the tournament taking place altogether.That is even more insane. It isn't often you can take any real life lessons from the world of professional sports, but Nintendo might as well realize something: it's in the professional sports business now. Tangentially, sure, but it's in it. EVO is but one example of professional gaming competitions. The trends seem to suggest that the world of pro-gaming competitions, leagues, and tournaments is only going to grow, perhaps even exponentially. And if that trend does indeed play out, Nintendo better take a page from professional sports leagues and encourage the playing of its games, rather than trying to shut it all down.
"They were not only trying to shut down the stream", he told OneMoreGameTV, "they were trying to shut down the event, the Smash portion of the event".
There's a reason why Major League Baseball puts such an emphasis on building baseball fields throughout the country. The NFL knows what they're doing when they make sure they have a stake in Pop Warner football. The NBA has its players going not only around the country, but around the world to host basketball clinics. More people playing your game is good for your game. Good for breeding better players, for growing markets, and good for generating interest generally in the game itself.
If Nintendo was smart, it might consider market-testing its own gaming "stadiums" or competition centers, building upon the interest to promote its own games and encouraging others to do likewise. Trying to shut down the tournament? That's just stupid.


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Lifestyle changes can't cure rheumatoid arthritis (RA), but can help manage the condition, and decrease discomfort and disability. It's important to find a balance to maintain as much of a normal life as possible.
Quit Smoking
If you smoke, continuing to do so will aggravate RA symptoms. Smoking triggers inflammatory processes that affect every cell in the body. If you have RA, quitting smoking will have immediate positive effects on your overall health. Talk with your doctor about how you can successfully quit.
A healthful diet is important for overall well-being and maintaining a healthy weight. Be sure to get adequate amounts of calories, protein, and calcium. In general, eat less saturated and more mono- and polyunsaturated fats. Increase intake of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. Excess weight can put extra stress on your joints. If you are overweight, talk to your doctor or a dietitian about dietary options.
There are no specific foods that cause flare-ups or increase the progression of RA. However, omega-3 fatty acids may help reduce the inflammation associated with RA. Omega-3 is found in fatty fish and certain plant seed oils. Although it is also available in supplement form, a doctor or pharmacist should be consulted before supplements are taken.
Alcohol can interact with some RA medications, such as methotrexate. If alcohol is permitted, drink in moderation. Moderation is a maximum of 2 drinks per day for men and a maximum of 1 drink per day for women.
Keep in mind that periods of rest may be necessary during times when symptoms flare up, but complete bed rest is not recommended. Reasonable physical activity can help improve mobility and flexibility. Immobility can make your joints worse.
Consult your doctor before beginning an exercise program. Exercise programs can be tailored to be protective of the joints that are affected by RA. To make the most of exercises, an exercise physiologist or physical therapist will help design a safe, effective program.
Reduce Stress
Stress can make pain worse. Try to avoid or manage stress, especially when symptoms flare. There are several ways to reduce stress, such as meditation, yoga, or other relaxation techniques.
Monitor Yourself for Depression
It is very common to experience mood changes, especially within the first few months of a new diagnosis or during RA flares. Depression can undermine your recovery and put you at risk for more serious health complications. Feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and loss of interest in your favorite activities that stay with you for at least 2 weeks should prompt a call to your doctor. There are several treatment options available, such as medications and/or counseling.
Returning to Everyday Life
- Sexual activity —It is normal for you or your partner to feel concerned about sexual activity. RA can have an impact on sex and your relationship. You and your partner may also be referred to individual or couples counseling. It will allow you both to talk about your concerns.
- Counseling —Support groups or one-on-one counseling can help you navigate the challenges of RA. Support groups allow for interaction with others who have similar experiences. They offer an environment of encouragement and support that will help with adjustments and treatment adherence.
- Be an active participant in your care —Talk to your healthcare team about symptoms or treatments that you are having difficulty with. Other treatments options may be available to help you better manage your health.
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At last year's MAX conference, a new technology called Adobe Wave was previewed that demonstrated how web content publishers could easily publish notifications to their users' desktops. Since that demonstration, the Adobe Wave team has been feverishly working on developing both the Adobe AIR powered client that displays the desktop notifications and the hosted service so that a beta version of Wave could be made publicly available. Well, congratulations to the Wave team! The preview technology is now available on Adobe Labs for both end users and content publishers to explore and provide feedback.
For publishers, Adobe Wave can help increase traffic by driving users back to the website using scheduled or real-time notifications. Consumers, of course, have many options to choose from in terms of web content; notifications are one way to encourage users to return back to the publisher's website to view content or interact with an application. Once a notification appears, clicking on it launches a browser and displays additional information about the alert on the publisher's website. A REST API enables publishers to reach users on their desktop without requiring the publisher build and maintain their own desktop presence. For consumers, Adobe Wave can help provide near real-time alerts about content they care about. Featured launch partners include Digg, MySpace and Variety with more coming soon.
This is an exciting technology and, to me, is another indicator that the web is increasingly about real-time communication. Be sure to check out the video overviews for both publishers and consumers. Publishers can also sign-up for a publisher account.
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How the meetings went down:
Oh… but I thought it was about that other fantasy land of stories – "Land of the Lost" with Sleestaks not Sestak's. Both productions were poorly scripted and were not at all believable as delivered via TV. However both appear to be held in dark recesses, occasionally, and with reptiles in attendance.
Looks like the American People want answers. How about trying the truth for a real change that "We the People" can believe in!
Lamar Smith: FBI Must Probe Sestak Matter per Newsmax.
U.S. public demanding probe of Obama in Sestak-gate per WND.
Nobody is falling for the script, it's another rerun, it's stale, and we all know what the cast is up to!


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Copyright Infringement when Designing Kits
I saw someone mention that if you buy a book you can scan because it's yours. That's a misunderstanding. The book might be yours, but not the content. The content will forever be with the publisher or the artist until copyright runs out.
Like for instance the copyright of some books by F. Scott Fitzgerald has run out and now have become public domain which means you can download and read them for free. Unless the copyright expires that content is not yours and you can not use it unless you have permission of the owner.
I recently saw a kit with very cute Peter Rabbit theme and the actual Peter Rabbit elements. I'm pretty sure Beatrix Potter or her children still have the copyright on those images. So that kit was totally a no-no. It was being sold on Etsy and I think it still is.
The best way to use media, like images, music, video is making use of Creative Commons license.
I quote: What can Creative Commons do for me?
If you're looking for content that you can freely and legally use, there is a giant pool of CC-licensed creativity available to you. There are hundreds of millions of works — from songs and videos to scientific and academic material — available to the public for free and legal use under the terms of our copyright licenses, with more being contributed every day.
Read more about them here: Creative Commons
And they also have a convenient web page that gives you access to search engines where you can search for images that you can use commercial without having to worry about licensing.
Hope this helps, if you use these sources you will always be on the safe side.
I saw someone mention that if you buy a book you can scan because it's yours. That's a misunderstanding. The book might be yours, but not the content.
I believe this is somewhat inaccurate. You can copy the material - for your own use (falls under fair use) - but you cannot distribute that copy to anyone else. For example, if I have a book that I want to make notes about certain passages, but don't want to ruin the book by writing directly in the book. I can photocopy the page, write on that, and keep that for my personal reference (I always did this with my textbooks - at $400 a book you don't want to ruin them so you can sell them at the end of the semester).
I was wandering around the internet and stumbled upon this site: My OWS and the particular page I've linked has some really good FAQs with pdf download with information particular to graphic designers. I haven't had a chance to read it, but it might be useful. Of course, its deals with US law, but as mentioned on their site, you can benefit from the site if your country has signed the Berne Convention.
Beatrix Potter is one to be very careful with, as some of it is public domain, but not all and some is protected by trademark. I believe I'd err on the side of caution and stay away from it.
Reference : http://blog.librarylaw.com/librarylaw/2006/03/the_tale_of_one.html
When you purchase fabric, you are purchasing the copyright to be able to use the fabric. Quilting, photography, and digital design are, to a certain extent their own art-forms. So when you purchase their material, you are purchasing the rights to their product AND copyright, to use and CONSUME the material. Making a quilt would consume the product that you purchased. But if you were to photograph the quilt you made, and from that photo designed a card or scrapping paper, would you be crossing the copyright laws?
I guess I would ask myself these questions:
1) Have I purchased their product and copyrights?
You have purchased their product, but NOT their copyright.
2) Will I, or my customers, be using/consuming their product in a way that is close to the intended use, and therefore easily falls under the copyright law?
It doesn't matter what THEIR intended use for the product is, once you purchase it, you can use it for what ever purpose you chose to use it for.
3) Have I created or designed something orginal enough from their product that I have made it my own piece of art?
If you are referring to purchasing a pattern or fabric, and creating your own quilt following that pattern, or using that fabric, it is your own piece of art. The copyright holder can not control what you do with the quilt you created. The copyright is for the is the written pattern, or the design on the fabric, not what you create from it.
When you purchase fabric, you are NOT purchasing the copyright to use the fabric. You are purchasing a tangible item, that you can use in any manner you wish. The copyright always stays the property of the copyright holder. If you wanted to purchase the copyright, it would cost a lot more than $9 to $10 or so for a yard of fabric.
What you can NOT do is copy the "pattern" of that fabric, and create your own fabric, or anything else, using that same design. The fabric itself is not copyrighted, fabric is a common item, so it can not be copyrighted, however, the design that is woven into or printed on the fabric is what is copyrighted. So you can not use the pattern with out permission.
With quilting, when you purchase a pattern, the pattern itself is copyrighted, but not the item you make USING the pattern. Just because someone states on their pattern that you can not sell something made using their pattern doesn't mean they have the RIGHT to state that, or enforce it. THEY CAN NOT CONTROL WHAT YOU DO WITH SOMETHING YOU CREATED.
I think there are a lot of designers that either are ignorant when it comes to copyrights, or they just plain want to scare people into thinking they can control what you create with their patterns.
Say you go into a store, and see all kinds of flower embellishments, you probably won't find any sort of copyright on them, as a flower is not something that can be copyrighted. You could probably find the same type of flower from many different manufactures. The materials they used to create that flower may be different, or the colors they choose to make them, but the concept of the flower itself can not be copyrighted. Since you aren't manufacturing flowers, you would probably be safe in scanning in a flower and creating a file to use for digital scrapbooking, since they can not copyright the shape of the flower. I would check with an attorney though just to be sure if you are doing this for commercial purposes.
Yes, I agree with you Diane, I would completely avoid photographing/scanning fabrics with specific patterns (the only exception for me is scanning/photographing for a specific texture...i.e. cotton, denim etc.). Again, also agree with your flower concept. The only exception that I've thought about is if you purchase a hand made item. For example, I don't ever scan hair accessories such as fabric flowers that I've purchased from other small businesses. Some outright say that they have a copyright on the arrangement of the hair accessory (whether it's possible to do that I'm not sure). It's just so much easier to make as much as I can from scratch and avoid any sort of conflict.
I thought I had already commented here - must be losing the plot!!
With photographs, copyright is a grey area, depending how rich you are to stop someone publishing something you don't want them too! If someone takes a photograph it is their art and their copyright, therefore you can photograph something and publish it. If you take a picture at Disney Land it is your picture and can be published, if however you were to sell a book containing photographs of Disney Land and have Disney Land in the title, that probably would infringe copyright. Whoever took the photograph owns the copyright. You can not adapt someone's design as if it has any resemblance to the original, it infringes copyright. If I sell a hedgehog design flying a kite, you can draw your own hedgehog flying a kite and sell that because you cannot copyright the idea of a hedgehog flying a kite, however if your design looks like a copy of mine, that's infringement. If you turn a fabric design into a backing paper, you are using someone's design and therefore it infringes copyright. If you make a bag with the material and photograph that, that does not infringe copyright. With stuff on wiki, you agree to keep the same terms, ie keep it free!
Public domain laws are easier. I prefer to stick with either public domains or copyright free work. Public domain law is not the same in every country and if you see something on Gutenberg it is not automatically Public domain. So I like to keep the TOU for Royalty free items. Anything before the 1920's is usually Public Domain, but there are exceptions, some artists live long lives!!
True, Su! My understanding is that Artistic License requires multiple and significant changes, not just one new spin. It cannot evoke the original copied material. I am thinking at the moment of the song "We come from the Land Down Under" in which there is a flute riff that sounds a lot like "Kookaburra sitting in an old gum tree". The lawsuit was huge and successful for the Kookaburra folk even though the flautist insisted it was not intentional and was embedded in an original song. So be careful there!!!
Basically, copyright exists because we need to treat artists fairly. Copying can be the sincerest form of flattery but it is also stealing if we intend to claim someone else's original work as our own - whether we are selling it or not. But when we try to sell it then we truly cross the line of integrity and the original artist has every right to cry foul. There is nothing worse in the artistic community than to get a reputation as a fraud.
Be inspired by others, copy them to understand their techniques or launch a new idea, and give credit - this is all part of artistic growth (all the old masters did it). But never claim something as your own when it is not yours to claim. It is just simple good manners, really. Original work is all we should ever sign our name to.
Goodness, I have just sat and read all this information, its a mind bogglying stuff.
@Michelle: Yes, it is! It has made me step back from possibly venturing into the design area, as I'd be too afraid I might accidently (without meaning to) violate a copyright or something.
What Michelle and Lizanne both say is why I decided I wouldn't even try to be a designer. I am such one who abides of all things to do with following rules, I would be terrified to make a mistake that would cost my family more money than I made.


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Julia Gillard turned large amounts of cash from controversial ex-union official Bruce Wilson into cheques to pay for renovations on her Melbourne home, a royal commission has heard.
Builder Athol James made the revelations at the inquiry into union corruption on Wednesday, with Mr Wilson at the centre of an alleged Australian Workers' Union slush fund in the 1990s.
"During the work I would deal with Ms Gillard in relation to any payment for the completed work," Mr James said.
But the cash for the 1994 work came from her then boyfriend and AWU heavyweight Mr Wilson, the commission heard.
"I would give her the invoice. I am pretty certain she said she would get money from Bruce and pay me in the next few days. I'm certain she said Bruce was paying for it," the 84-year-old said in his witness statement.
"Ms Gillard said to me that as Bruce brought her the cash, she would pay me by cheque.
"When Bruce handed Ms Gillard the cash, she would write me a cheque."
Mr Wilson is due to give evidence on Thursday.
The former prime minister was not the only Labor figure under the spotlight on Wednesday with opposition leader Bill Shorten savaged by a senior former AWU official over an alleged cover-up of dodgy union practices.
In 1996, Robert Kernohan was preparing to tell authorities that at a brief meeting he had accepted $6500 from Mr Wilson for AWU election costs.
Mr Kernohan said he rang Ian Cambridge, then an AWU official investigating irregularities in the union's accounts, "and told him the genesis of the $6500."
When he raised concerns about the Sydney court proceedings with Mr Shorten, he said the now opposition leader told him: "Bob, think of your future."
"If you pursue this, a lot of good people will get hurt and you will be on your own," Mr Kernohan said he was told by Mr Shorten.
Mr Kernohan said he had been "lined up" for the safe Victorian Labor seat of Melton.
"Any chance I had of entering parliament ... I knew that had evaporated the minute I walked away from Bill Shorten," Mr Kernohan told the commission.
Not long after he made his mind up to go to the police about union corruption, he was bashed by three men and had three bullets sent to him in the mail.
"Keep your f****** mouth shut. Stop talking to the press you grub," he said an attacker told him during his bashing.
The commission is examining allegations that members of the AWU West Australian branch established a secret "slush fund" in the early 1990s and used some of the cash to help officials win elections.
It's alleged thousands of dollars from the Workplace Reform Association fund, which was legally established by the former prime minister when she was working as a lawyer, was used to pay for renovations at Ms Gillard's Melbourne home in 1994.
She has denied the allegations.
Earlier on Wednesday, former Australian Workers' Union clerk Wayne Hem told the commission that AWU money was used to renovate Ms Gillard's Abbotsford home and Mr Wilson's Fitzroy residence.
He told the commission he once banked $5000 in cash from Mr Wilson into Ms Gillard's bank account.


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I had an interesting phone call this morning from our professional services team. They are carrying out what I can only call extreme testing on one of our products to see just how much data we can process in a given time window. The issue they ran into was a dramatic reduction in available free space on one of the SQL Server data drives, which is when I was called. The person who called had deleted some large tables and wanted to SHRINK the data file to reclaim the free space so the process would not fail.
Now my usual response here would be to take the DBA high ground, tell them NO, briefly justify myself if asked why and then hang up. I would then proceed to curse them, their ignorance and generally have a laugh about it with my fellow DBA's. But I didn't, for some reason a blog post I read (I'm sure Paul Randal tweeted about it but I can't find it anywhere) about showing some humility towards others who are new to SQL Server or less knowledgeable than you. I remember it plain as day but for the life of me can't find it, basically it explains how we as DBA's all started off with no knowledge of SQL Server and have learned from our peers, the SQL community and through our mistakes over the years. If I hadn't had the opportunity from my employers or support from my colleagues and the SQL community I wouldn't be as knowledgeable as I am today (trust me there is far more I want to learn).
So what did I do? Well I started off by saying "No" but then went on to explain "we are not going to shrink the file, what we will do is assess what it is you are trying to achieve and look at all the contributing factors before making an informed decision which best supports your task".
The result of which was that we temporarily expand the volume to accommodate this growth which was for a "one off" test (we'll see). Surprisingly though what would normally have irritated me all day, put me in a foul mood and required some serious venting, turned out to be quite satisfying. The person I spoke to after explaining in quite some depth why we don't want to shrink the file got very excited and is arranging for me to travel to their office to spend some time with the team to educate them about SQL Server in order to help them improve the services they provide, RESULT!!!
Now this post has been far too nice so let me at least RANT about something.
Although happy that someone is excited about getting advice and support I'm still not happy that a member of the Database Team was not consulted about this testing as we could have avoided me and the storage team being interrupted and asked to drop their current work to help out. After all proper planning prevents poor performance.
So the next time you take a call or are dealing with a request from someone which to you may be menial remember something that is second nature to you, is not second nature to everyone. Don't jump on the high horse, show them some support and pass on your knowledge after all knowledge is power ;)


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When booking wedding guest accommodations in District of Columbia it is important to know that most often if you book rooms in increments of 10 or more Hotels are likely to give you a discount. Your guests will be glad to have that type of savings.


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November 20, 2012 10:13 ET
Microsoft Canada Inc recognizes achievements of leading Canadian technology partners
TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 20, 2012) - Compugen announced today that it has been selected as the winner in the Volume Licensing Partner of the Year and the Community Leadership Partner of the Year categories at the 2012 Microsoft Partner Network IMPACT Awards. The tenth annual IMPACT Awards recognize excellence within the Microsoft technology partner community in Canada. The winners were announced at an awards ceremony held at the Four Seasons Hotel, located in Yorkville, Toronto on November 13th, 2012.
"As recognized at the annual IMPACT Awards, there is tremendous momentum in our Partner Community because stronger customer relationships are being built," said Mark Dodds, Vice-President of Small Business, Midmarket Solutions & Partners, Microsoft Canada Inc. "Technology Partners like Compugen are always finding new and exciting ways to develop and deliver innovative technology solutions, making them true leaders in their respective fields."
"We are pleased to receive these two awards from The Microsoft Partner Network. The Community Leadership Partner Award recognizes our support for Canadian literacy through our innovative work with Frontier College to bring together remote learners and tutors using Microsoft technology. Volume Licensing Partner of the Year recognizes our innovative software lifecycle management services that help customers understand the potential of their software investments and help control costs, manage compliance risk and aid in planning. As part of the Microsoft Partner Network ecosystem, we are able to leverage a host of technical skills internally and through partner relationships to make a positive difference for our customers and the broader community," said Michael Charter, VP, Software, Compugen.
Frontier College President Sherry Campbell said of the Community Leadership Partner Award, "I'm proud that Microsoft has again recognized Compugen's collaboration with Frontier College. Compugen has been a partner with Frontier College for many years, and is clearly deserving of the Award. They worked side-by-side with us to ensure that the Virtual Learning Portal came to fruition, and this program has the potential to change the way that we help Canadians improve their literacy. We simply could not have done it without Compugen."
About the Microsoft Partner Network IMPACT Awards
In 2003, Microsoft Canada Inc. launched the IMPACT Awards, a program to recognize the numerous achievements within its technology Partner community. This year, Microsoft celebrates the 10th Anniversary of the program with 25 award categories designed to recognize innovation across Microsoft Partner Network Competencies, Emerging Technologies, and Marketing, Relationships & Partnering Excellence.
The IMPACT Awards are open to Active Canadian members of the Microsoft Partner Network.
For a list of all 2012 finalists, and more information on the Microsoft Partner Network IMPACT Awards, please visit http://www.microsoft.ca/IMPACT.
About Compugen
Recently named Canada's top IT solutions and services provider by Computer Dealer News, Compugen works with mid- to large-sized Canadian organizations to help them maximize the business value of their investment in information technology.
Corporations, government organizations and business partners look to Compugen—a three-time Microsoft worldwide partner of the year, and the winner of multiple Microsoft Operational Excellence and Impact awards—for industry acknowledged expertise and outcome based turn-key solutions in all aspects of business computing including networking, cloud computing, datacentre and desktop technologies.
Compugen's award-winning service quality, unequalled depth and breadth of technical expertise and national footprint have made them the partner of choice for Canadian businesses and government organizations for more than 30 years. www.compugen.com
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What do Presbyterians believe about Communion?
The Lord's Feast
By Melva Wilson Costen
Reprinted from the May 1995 issue of the Presbyterian Survey (now Presbyterians Today)
We trust in God the Holy / Spirit . . . who . . . feeds us / with the bread of life and the cup of salvation . . . " These words from "A Brief Statement of Faith" reiterate the importance of the sacrament of the Lord's Supper for Presbyterians. They affirm that the initial action of this divine meal begins with God. God in Jesus the Christ offers the bread and the cup and bids us come.
It is the Lord's feast, hosted by the One who promises an ultimate continuous feast in the Kingdom of God. Under the enabling power of the Holy Spirit the divine host is made present so that a bond of unity can exist among those present and those unseen.
The host welcomes all who accept the invitation to the Table. We who come need not be concerned about our personal appearance or aptitude. What matters is that the love, the grace and the hospitality of the host create unanimity among us. This meal is provided, not because we have earned the right to eat and drink with Jesus, but simply as an act of divine love.
For Presbyterians this divinely initiated meal is one of two sacraments of the church, instituted by God and commended by Christ. We are following in the tradition of the early church when we affirm three primal material elements of life--water, bread and wine--as the primary symbols of offering life to God. Being washed with the water of baptism, we receive new life in Christ. In eating the bread and drinking the cup offered by God, our memory of the promises are made present by the Holy Spirit.
In the words of John Calvin, sacraments are "a testimony of divine grace toward us, confirmed by an outward sign, with mutual attestation of our piety toward [God]." A sacrament is a testimony of God's favor toward the church, confirmed by an outward sign, with a mutual testifying of our godliness toward God. It is a primal, physical act that signifies a spiritual relationship between personal beings.
The Lord's Supper is a sacrament of continuous growth, nourishment and new life. In our Reformed tradition participation in this sacrament should follow the sacrament of baptism. Just as humans need food and drink for nurture and sustenance, Calvin wrote that the Holy Meal is God's way of providing for our maintenance during the whole course of our lives after we have been received into God's family. Both sacraments provide a visible, in fact a graphic, way of presenting God's promises.
Through the sacraments God seals believers in redemption, God renews our identity as God marks us for service. But participation is a corporate act rather than an act between an individual and God.
Infants and children are baptized by the church and nurtured in the faith so that they can participate with the church in the sacrament of Holy Communion. Out of this belief congregations continue Christ's extension of open arms to children and welcome those growing in the faith.
We believe that the sacrament of the Lord's Table presupposes, deepens and assists personal faith. We cannot wait until we think we are appropriately worthy for such a divine encounter. In presenting ourselves and offering God our imperfections, our weaknesses, even our sinfulness, God may make us worthy. Our worthiness is found in putting our trust in God and, in faith, relying upon God's mercy.
The act of eating and drinking with Jesus has been called by a number of names: Holy Communion, the Lord's Supper, the Eucharist, the Breaking of Bread. Each of these points to a particular meaning.
The titles Breaking of Bread and the Lord's Supper emphasize the oldest New Testament accounts of the institution of the sacrament (Mark 14:17-25 and 1 Corinthians 11:23-26).
The Gospels report Jesus' common eating and drinking with people from various walks of life, making such events worthy of remembrance. As far as it can be determined, Jewish meals always included bread. It was also customary for the host or head of the house to bless the bread and then break and share it with those at the table.
On the day of his resurrection the risen Jesus made himself known to his followers in the breaking of bread. He continued to show himself to believers by preparing, serving and sharing meals. This act continued among the followers of Jesus and the breaking and sharing of bread became a sacred act of remembrance, making present God's gracious act in Jesus the Christ in the special moment of remembering.
The term Eucharist, derived from the Greek word eucharista, which means "thanksgiving," is used by Mark, Matthew and Luke in their accounts of the institution of the Holy Meal. A verb form of this Greek word is used by Paul, emphasizing that Jesus gave thanks before breaking the bread and offering the cup. The joyous acts of thanksgiving that permeated the observance of this rite undoubtedly caused the second-century Christian writers to use the term Eucharist as the standard name for this meal.
The service of thanksgiving and praise included thanks for God's creation; for deliverance from sin; for the birth, life, death and resurrection of Jesus the Christ; and for the privilege of participating in the promised fullness of the kingdom.
The term Communion is derived from the practice of early Christians. Paul wrote to the church in Corinth: "The cup of blessing that we bless, is it not a koinonia in the blood of Christ?" ( 1 Corinthians 10:16). The Greek word koinonia is translated "communion" in the King James Version and "sharing" in the New Revised Standard Version. It is also translated "fellowship" or "partnership," referring to a common sharing or a sense of communion with Christ and with one another. Communion is understood as a common participation in a divine Christian life that a person lives in Christ, because it is initiated by Christ. Calvin contends that such a union is ultimately a mystery too great to explain.
Presbyterians believe that the Word of God should be read, proclaimed and enacted in the Lord's Supper as an integral part of worship. The relationship of Word and sacrament can be understood in the context of the Emmaus Road narrative (Luke 24:13ff). While there are various interpretations of this account, it has long been recognized that the "breaking of bread" is a reference to the Lord's Supper.
The Directory for Worship in the Presbyterian Book of Order encourages the "appropriateness" of frequent celebrations of the Lord's Supper. A few congregations have begun celebrations of the sacrament as often as each Lord's Day and on other occasions of special significance in the life of the Christian community. But frequency alone is not the basic issue. Some believe we need to restore the Biblical pattern of the Lord's Supper on each Lord's Day to provide a disciplined reminder of a divine act that will help centralize and "re-focus" the rhythm of our daily lives.
Our Directory for Worship reminds us of the wider meaning of Holy Communion (koinonia): "The church rises from the Table and is sent by the power of the Holy Spirit to participate in God's mission to the world." To limit our love, relationship and concerns to those who assemble with us at the Table is "fencing the table" so that it includes only the gathered community. It blocks from our vision those who do not gather physically at "our" table, so that we do not see the people of God everywhere.
The One who invites us to the Table reminds us that we are to live as the divine host lived. We are empowered to remember to seek reconciliation with Christ, an act that compels reconciliation also with one another.
Accepting the invitation to come to the Lord's Feast demands that we actively seek reconciliation in every instance of conflict or division between ourselves and our neighbors.
To say we "trust in God . . . who feeds us . . . " means we have faith in the Word of God--faith in the Word who became flesh, lived among us, and provided the model for our actions. We are invited to the Table to be nurtured for Christlike living. We are called to commit ourselves anew to love and serve God and one another.
Melva Wilson Costen is Helmar Emil Nielsen Professor of Worship and Music at the Interdenominational Theological Center, Atlanta, Ga. (Johnson C. Smith Theological Seminary is the Presbyterian constituent at I T.C.)
The Sacrament of Christ's Sustaining Presence
By James Ayers
For more than four centuries there have been two common explanations as to what the Lord's Supper is all about:
Roman. The elements of bread and wine are transformed into the actual body and blood of Jesus. When we receive the sacrament, we are genuinely receiving Jesus.
Anabaptist. The elements of bread and wine are a memorial of Jesus' death; they have no special power. When we receive the sacrament, we are remembering that Jesus died for us.
A respectable argument can be made in support of each of these views, but Presbyterians think both are incomplete. Each does contain a genuine insight--and misses the insight that the other view holds. In rejecting the opposing position, each makes an overstatement that leads it astray.
The strength of the Roman position can be seen both in Scripture and in the experience of many contemporary Catholics. "Unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you have no life in you. . . . Those who eat my flesh and drink my blood abide in me, and I in them" (John 6:53, 56). That seems quite explicit, and there is more: "The cup of blessing that we bless, is it not a sharing in the blood of Christ? The bread that we break, is it not a sharing in the body of Christ?" (1 Corinthians 10:16). And the words spoken at the very institution of the Lord's Supper are quite plain: "This is my body. . . . This is my blood" (Matthew 26:26-28, Mark 14:22-24).
These texts are affirmed by those who testify that when they come to the sacrament, they receive Jesus in a way that happens nowhere else. They take part in the Eucharist often; again and again they receive his presence there, and they find that encounter profoundly and powerfully meaningful.
Still, the Roman notion seems rather bizarre. The elements look, taste and smell like bread and wine. But, we are told, it is now the actual physical flesh and blood of Jesus. Are we supposed to believe that? Isn't that weird? Isn't it even cannibalism?
The strangeness of the Roman explanation is perhaps the greatest strength of the Anabaptist position. Not that Anabaptists don't also have Biblical support to cite: "Do this in remembrance of me" (Luke 22:19; 1 Corinthians 11:24-26). But rather than an encounter with Christ's sustaining presence, Communion is a stark and austere recollection that Jesus died for our sins.
This introspection then motivates us to live a more diligent and committed life. But nothing is happening in the receiving of the sacrament itself except that we are being told, in a symbolic fashion, to remember.
John Calvin, founder of our Reformed tradition, recognized that the Romanists were correct when they said that in the Eucharist we genuinely encounter Jesus, but mistaken when they said this happens because the elements of bread and wine are physically changed into Christ's body and blood. He noted that the Anabaptists, in turn, were right that no physical change takes place in the bread and wine, but incorrect in supposing that the absence of physical change means nothing is happening.
Perhaps we have a hard time getting this because ordinarily we suppose material reality--the stuff that is made out of atoms--is the only reality there is. When the ancients taught us to say in the Nicene Creed, "being of one substance with the Father," we may miss the nuanced way they said those words and suppose this means Jesus and the Father are made out of some physical stuff. The Creed explicitly rejects the materiality of God: "by whom all things were made" means that all the physical things are created, but God is not created. God is real, but God is not physical.
This, then, is the Presbyterian understanding of Communion: Is Jesus physically present in the elements of the Eucharist--have the molecules of bread been changed into molecules of the body of Jesus? No.
Is Jesus spiritually present in the elements of the Eucharist, authentically present in the non-atom-based substance with which he is con-substantial with God--that is, is he genuinely there to be received by us, and not just in our memories? Yes.
But if the bread and wine remain bread and wine, what is the significance? The Anabaptist and Roman positions each offer us an insight. The Anabaptist position tells us to remember that Jesus died for us that our sins might be forgiven and our lives transformed so that we might live as the children of God. These elements, bread and wine, are symbolic of the elements of life--food and drink. Unless you eat and drink, you will die. And you take the food and drink into yourself, into your inmost being.
Receiving the Communion elements is taking the symbolic representation of the broken body and shed blood of Jesus into our inmost being, receiving the Jesus who died for our forgiveness and transformation. We depend on these elements for our very life.
The Roman position insists that the bread and wine are sacramental: they genuinely offer us the presence of Christ. Not merely a symbol or a remembrance, but the authentic presence of Christ to feed and sustain his people with his own life.
It is a strong doctrine of Communion that we Presbyterians hold. The physical nature of the bread and the wine does not change. And yet Jesus is genuinely present here, as he promised, to sustain and strengthen his people. And we receive him into our inmost being in reliance on and in obedience to that promise.
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I would like to comment on Dudley Davis comment above. Dudley I appreciate your words and insights, however I want to correct something you said. So you do understand if you are a Presbyterian now, that we do not believe it to be a mere memorial, that is more of an anabaptist stance that we actually do not adhere to. Presbyterians believe in the Real Presence in the spiritual sense in the sacrament of Communion. This is taught in our catechisms and our Confession of Faith and John Calvin teaches this in his teachings. In fact it was discussed here above in the The Sacrament of Christ's Sustaining Presence. So make no mistake, we do not take this as a mere memorial, we consider this sacred a sacrament and we believe that we spiritually partake in the Body and Blood of Christ.


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I have been having this concern since I started teaching English. I often use singular verb for the pronoun "none" but lately my collegues told me that it is not always singular--the veb should agree to the object of the prepostion. I checked my books and the internet and found out that there are conflicting rules in agreement of "none" to the verb. Could you please give me a clearer explanation on the agreement of "none" to the verb.
I would appreciate any assistance that you could give.
Traditionally, it was followed by a singular, though nowadays I'd say the plural is probably more common. After 'none of' we generally use a plural:


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- 1996 Château Poujeaux - France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Moulis en Médoc (4/15/2006)
Cedar, cassis - classic Bordeaux. The palate is still rather extracted and tannic but the fruit is showing very well at the moment. Lovely fresh and long aftertaste. Classic claret.
- 1998 Klein Constantia Muscat Vin de Constance - South Africa, Coastal Region, Constantia (4/15/2006)
Deep gold. This is rotten to the core, apricotty and has a curious and pleasant metallic and smoky edge to it. The palate is also a touch smoky, fully rotten, very Muscatty and very intense. It has the odd metallic edge to the taste as well. Good but not great.
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