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the wicked child wrote:Did you get to the Goron wrestling yet? One of my least favorite parts of the game... Largely due to the controls.
GSdrums87 wrote:NHL 14 has Toews as a 91 and Malkin as an 89. So...wrong.
canaan wrote:there is a heart piece in the center of the lake iirc
Idoit40fans wrote:Sometimes its nice to just sit around with a cooler of beer and fish.
Idoit40fans wrote:I especially enjoy providing assistance to you.
Idoit40fans wrote:Sometimes its nice to just sit around with a cooler of beer and fish.
Idoit40fans wrote:Cooler is in the lake. Once you get it, 6 packs become available in shops, not unlike potions.
nocera wrote:Idoit40fans wrote:I can't think of any games aside from that one Metal Gear solid that are like that.
Here are the games I've recently tried to play but became bored of the cut scenes: The past three Call of Dutys, Red Dead Redemption (to an extent), Assassins Creed 2 (by far the worst offender. those cut scenes are laughably bad), LA Noir, and trying out Last of Us at a friends house.
I just want a game I can jump into and not have to pause every 3 minutes to watch a 5 minute cut scene.
SolidSnake wrote:Really don't understand the whinning about cut scenes.
nocera wrote:SolidSnake wrote:Really don't understand the whinning about cut scenes.
Cut scenes are incredibly boring and time consuming. I don't exactly get a ton of time to game these days, and I don't want to waste that time watching a half baked story with poor voice acting.
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Punxsutawney Phil has spoken. Or burrowed at least.
Punxsutawney Phil has spoken. Or burrowed at least.
Yet the Poconos has its own long but little-known tradition of prognosticators too. It's where science meets ritualistic animal behavior and nature predicts the future with mystical accuracy.
In case you've missed these wildlife whisperers, here they are:
Bog Turtle Day: If Hamilton Harry emerges from the wet marshes of Cherry Valley, all building permits are suspended. If he's a no-show, he stays on the endangered species list.
Black Bear Day: If Blakeslee Bob comes out of hibernation early, the price of bird seed rises and so do the number of overturned garbage cans.
Skunk Day: The first Tuesday of November. If Sammie the Skunk expels his fragrance, a newly elected official will ignore campaign promises and another will vote to issue himself a permit to build a strip club.
Squirrel Day: If Reeders Rocky is spotted frantically gathering nuts in the pre-dawn hours, then Black Friday crowds at The Crossings Premium Outlets will be immense.
Frog Day: If the annual migration of frogs across River Road lasts more than four weeks, PennDOT will begin several road projects causing massive traffic backups.
Woolly Caterpillar Day: If Coolbaugh Calloway is seen sporting extra thick stripes, it means The Beatles will play a reunion at "The Mount."
Silver-Haired Bat Day: Observed on Oct. 31. If Smithfield Sally gets into your bedroom and flies laps as you sleep, it will be at least another five years before we get a Wegmans.
Deer Day: Observed the Monday after Thanksgiving. If Tobyhanna Tucker is seen sporting a huge rack, look for a crowd of pick-up trucks pulled over to the side of the road and for little-used cabins to come to life.
Beaver Day: If Bartonsville Barney toils to build a dam in McMichael Creek, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection will fund a 10-year study.
And then there's April 1.
Sasquatch Day: It's when we try to spot the elusive mountain lion. Never documented except in grainy photos, legend has it the big cat prowls the Pocono Mountains.
According to myth, if it's seen on that day, it can only mean one thing — the commuter train to New York City is coming.

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Defiant Assad outlines new Syria peace initiative, constitution
BEIRUT (AP): Syrian President Bashar Assad on Sunday outlined his vision for a road map to end nearly 22 months of violence in Syria but also struck a defiant tone, calling on his countrymen to unite against "murderous criminals" whom he said are carrying out a foreign plot seeking to tear the nation apart.
In a one-hour speech to the nation in which he appeared confident and relaxed, Assad ignored international demands for him to step down and said he is ready to hold a dialogue but only with those "who have not betrayed Syria." He offered a national reconciliation conference, elections and a new constitution but demanded regional and Western countries stop funding and arming rebels trying to overthrow him first.
The proposal, however, is unlikely to win acceptance from Syria's opposition forces, including rebels on the ground, who have repeatedly said they will accept nothing less than the president's departure, dismissing any kind of settlement that leaves him in the picture. On top of that, Assad's new initiative is reminiscent of symbolic changes and concessions that his government made earlier in the uprising, which were rejected at the time as too little too late.
Speaking at the Opera House in central Damascus, Assad told the hall packed with his supporters that "we are in a state of war. We are fighting an external aggression that is more dangerous than any others, because they use us to kill each other."
"It is a war between the nation and its enemies, between the people and the murderous criminals," he added. The audience frequently broke out in cheers and applause.
Assad has rarely spoken since the uprising against his rule began in March 2011, and his speech Sunday was his first since June.
His last public comments were in an interview in November to Russian TV in which he vowed to die in Syria. On Sunday, he seemed equally confident in his troops' ability to crush the rebels fighting his rule, even as they edge in closer than ever to his seat of power, Damascus.
British Foreign Secretary William Hague said Assad's speech was "beyond hypocritical." In a message posted on his official Twitter feed, Hague said "empty promises of reform fool no one."
Wearing a suit and tie, the president spoke before a collage of pictures of what appeared to be Syrians who have been killed since March 2011.
At the end of his speech and as he was leaving the hall, he was mobbed by a group of loyalists shouting: "With our blood and souls we redeem you, Bashar!"
The president in turn waved and blew kisses to the crowd on his way out.
Assad, in his speech, acknowledged the enormous impact of the nation's conflict, which the United Nations recent estimated had killed more than 60,000 people.
"We meet today and suffering is overwhelming Syrian land. There is no place for joy in any corner of the country in the absence of security and stability," he said. "I look at the eyes of Syria's children and I don't see any happiness."
The Internet was cut in many parts of Damascus ahead of the address, apparently for security reasons.
As in previous speeches, Assad said his forces were fighting groups of "murderous criminals" and jihadi elements and denied that there was an uprising against his family's decades-long rule.
He stressed the presence of religious extremists and jihadi elements among those fighting in Syria, calling them "terrorists who carry the ideology of al-Qaeda" and "servants who know nothing but the language of slaughter."
He struck a defiant tone, saying Syria will not take dictates from anyone and urged his countrymen to unite to save the nation.
Outlining his peace initiative, he said: "The first part of a political solution would require regional powers to stop funding and arming (the rebels), an end to terrorism and controlling the borders."
He said this would then be followed by dialogue and a national reconciliation conference and the formation of a wide representative government which would then oversee new elections, a new constitution and general amnesty.
However, Assad made clear his offer to hold a dialogue is not open to those whom he considers extremists or carrying out a foreign agenda.
"We never rejected a political solution … but with whom should we talk? With those who have extremist ideology who only understand the language of terrorism?" he said.
"Or should we with negotiate puppets whom the West brought? … We negotiate with the master not with the slave."
As in previous speeches and interviews, he clung to the view that the crisis in Syria was a foreign-backed agenda and said it was not an uprising against his rule.
"Is this a revolution and are these revolutionaries? By God, I say they are a bunch of criminals," he said.
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Shopify customer Asking For Trouble has written a great post on her blog about considerations for setting up shop online. She explains, in plain english, what you're going to encounter when you're setting up shop with companies like eBay, PayPal, Etsy and of course Shopify.
"So, you've made your products and you want to get them out there for people to buy. What's the best option for ecommerce? Well, as with most things online, it depends on a lot of different things. There are many different ecommerce options and each have their own pros and cons. Which one suits you best will depend on your range of items, your technical ability, your product prices and your pocket. There's no 'best' solution, just the best solution for you."
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i've been conned into signing up to that newfangled MySpace jibber jabber.
While waiting for an update,why not keep yourself occupied with some more fantastic art by Mr. Jim Flora?
The Day The Cow Sneezed - Children's book from 1957
Also, coming in February 2007 from Fantagraphics - The Curiously Sinister Art of Jim Flora, compuiled by outsider music man, Irwin Chusid!
Speaking of 2007... Coming soon (well, 14 months or so) to Billy Shire Fine Arts:
Josh Agle (SHAG)
Exhibition: September 15 - October 20, 2007
Opening Reception: Saturday, September 15th, 7-10 pm
Finally, anyone out there have pics of Shag's contributions to these two Copro/Nason group shows? The site's galleries are lacking in Shag's pieces.
Nostradamus - Three Waves to the Apocalypse - Feb 4 to Mar 4, 2006
Von Dutch Tribute ll - May 20 to Jun 10, 2006
Now, time for my meds and then a nap... TTFN!


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"The game industry was, and still is, distinctively hardcore. They generate their profits from sequels and big blockbuster games. The developers are all hardcore. The publishers are generally hardcore as well.
When a hardcore gamer looks at a hardcore game, he sees sophistication, magnificence, and, most important, art as if it were a mirror image facing him. When a hardcore gamer looks as a casual game, he sees simplicity, non-art, easiness, and, in sum, a retardation of gaming. Hardcore view casual games not as progress in gaming but as games tailor made for gaming retards.
"Retards!?" says a shocked reader. "Surely you can't say what you mean!" Why not? When a casual gamer picks up the standard dual shock controller, he gets confused. He doesn't have the patience to wade through these elaborate 3d worlds or memorize fourteen button combinations. While the hardcore call him "stupid", he retaliates by calling gaming "stupid".
Anytime you read 'casual games' in the news, just replace 'casual' with the word 'retard' and you will get how it is truly perceived by the industry. "There is a casual gamer boom!" should translate to "There is a retard gamer boom!". The "EA Casual Games Division" really is translated to "EA Retard Games Division". "Why are you calling casual gamers retarded!?" thunders one reader. I am not. I am saying that the hardcore industry is the one who thinks this way. 'Casual' is just a nice way of saying 'dumb' in their eyes.
The reason why hardcore gamers' hearts sink when a company says they will make the game include 'casuals' is because they know that all the edge, difficulty, and passion will be ripped out to make a generic, easy, and soul-less game.
Despite every company and their dog making these 'casual' games, the so-called casual audience is not buying them (just as they didn't buy the platformer clones of the 8-bit generation, the fighter clones of the 16-bit generation, the GTA clones of last generation, and so on). When seeing their 'casual games' flop while seeing Nintendo's 'casual' games in the bestsellers, the third parties growl and say, "IT IS ALL NINTENDO'S FAULT! People only buy Nintendo games! Third parties can't succeed on this platform!"
The problem is not in these companies' execution of their plan. The problem is their world-view. Their perception is totally off, and it is costing these companies millions upon millions of dollars. Don't you think, guys, that it is time to think about things a littler harder before you waste more millions?
There is No Casual Gamer."


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'Enough is Enough,' American Legion National Commander rips latest proposal to close stateside commissaries
'Enough is Enough,' American Legion National Commander rips latest proposal to close stateside commissaries
The head of the nation's largest veterans service organization slammed a Department of Defense proposal to shut down all military-run grocery stores in the United States as just "another plan to punish veterans" for Washington's inability to balance the budget.
"As we count our blessings on Thanksgiving, shouldn't we remember that it is our veterans and our military that have kept us safe and free?" asked American Legion National Commander Daniel M. Dellinger. "And shouldn't that gratitude extend everyday and not just on holidays? Many military retirees are on fixed incomes and rely on these commissaries. They devoted a life of service to this nation. Their health insurance premiums are going up and the Pentagon openly considers cuts to pay and benefits for those still serving in harm's way. Is it too much to ask that other areas of the federal government be cut and that the men and women who have already sacrificed so much for this country be allowed to keep the benefits that they have earned? They have already paid an enormous price to be eligible for these benefits, far more than what it is costing the treasury. Enough is enough. Veterans benefits are a cost of war and a free society."
Dellinger also pointed out that many military retirees have chosen to live in communities based on their proximity to commissaries and military exchanges. Delegates at The American Legion national convention in 2012 unanimously passed a resolution opposing any efforts "to dismantle or downsize the Defense Commissary Agency."


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Expect the unexpected.
In Leg 1, the TAR Producers gave us a mid-leg elimination. At the time it seemed like foreshadowing. Having seen 4 teams in the next (Morocco) leg, we will not have 2 teams eliminated tonight. It would be interesting if the Cho's were Philiminated before we expect. Or maybe the unextpected elimination will rear its head again soon. Expect the unexpected.
Why didn't they take the 11:45 flight to Kiev?
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Gaucho wrote:Pitt87 wrote:DelPen wrote:FreeCandy44 wrote:I do not agree with this move. Despres is like Letang Jr, and the fact Engellend is still in the top six is crazy.
Engellend isn't in the top 6 now.
This is purely because he is waiver exempt, only him and Bennett are. And when Malkin is off the IR expect Bennett to also go down until April 3.
This is a business move, not an indictment good or bad on Despres.
Lets assume that it is and see what happens next week. Withholding judgement until then.
Of course it is. That is hardly an assumption.
As it appears... but you don't send down a guy in your top 4 because of red tape. I still think its possible there is more to it. Hence, lets wait until next week to hand down a ruling.
Another factor... lots of WBS guys were called up to cover injuries, and they are in sort of a battle for a playoff spot. Again, not sure it makes a difference, but if it helps solidify WBS if he heads down for a 3-game stretch that could help them gain some ground against Binghamton, I guess its not a bad choice.


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The Annual GTC East Conference in Albany, New York recognizes the year's best public-sector IT leaders and projects.
Excellence in public-sector IT within the state of New York was recognized today at the annual GTC East Conference. Held in Albany, this year marks the 25th anniversary of the event.
Honorees were chosen by the Center for Digital Government, owned by e.Republic, which is also the parent company of Government Technology magazine.
Fran Reiter, executive director of state operations, is the third recipient of the Hugh L. Carey Award, given to a New York public servant who has improved citizens' quality of life through his or her leadership, dedication and guidance.
Ms. Reiter, a longtime public servant, was honored for her many accomplishments including: implementing a statewide IT Project Portfolio Management process which will give New York a more comprehensive view of its IT investments; authoring and overseeing the implementation of the Lower Manhattan Revitalization Plan; and founding the Crown Heights Community Mediation Center, whose aim is to improve community problem-solving, collaboration, and inter-group relations in Crown Heights, Brooklyn. The award is named in honor of the late Gov. Hugh L. Carey, for his dedicated public service.
Other awards were given out as follows:
Demonstrated Excellence in Project Management
Carol Hirsch, New York State Health Alert Network Coordinator,
NYS Office of Information Technology Services/ Health Research Inc.
Best Application Serving the Public
Electronic Voter Registration Application
NYS Department of Motor Vehicles
Open.ny.gov - New York State Open Data Portal
NYS Office of Information Technology Services
Best Application Serving an Agency's Business Needs
Sales Tax Web File and Processing System
NYS Department of Taxation & Finance
Best In-House Developed Application
Integrated NY SAFE Act Reporting System
NYS Office for Information Technology Services/ NYS Office of Mental Health
Electronic Recording of Land Records
Westchester County Clerk
Best IT Collaboration Among Organizations
Cooperative Technology – Improving Service through Shared Infrastructure
Digital Towpath Cooperative
New York State Justice Center IT Implementation
NYS Office of Information Technology Services
Best Mobile/Wireless Project
NYC DOT Superstorm Sandy Responsive Web App – Interactive Map of Damages
A complete list of winners is available on the Center for Digital Government's website.


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BLOOMSBURG — U.S. Rep. Paul Kanjorski said at a public meeting Tuesday that he will urge the Federal Highway Administration to reject the proposal for tolls on Interstate 80.
BLOOMSBURG — U.S. Rep. Paul Kanjorski said at a public meeting Tuesday that he will urge the Federal Highway Administration to reject the proposal for tolls on Interstate 80.
Kanjorski also offered alternatives to the toll plan, including breaking up the Pennsylvania Turnpike and leasing it out to raise revenue.
The lawmaker contends his newly stated position against tolls does not conflict with previous statements he has made about the issue.
In August, Kanjorski released a statement saying he would not oppose I-80 tolls unless and until better alternatives are offered to pay for repairs to the state's highways.
At that time, Kanjorski said, "Tolls and taxes are never popular, and I would prefer to find an alternative for funding Pennsylvania's highways without establishing tolls on I-80.
"However, I believe that the federal government should respect the decisions made by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania."
Since then, Kanjorski has looked into the issue and spoken to Gov. Ed Rendell, state legislators and highway officials.
"Now, I've had more time to analyze it," Kanjorski said. "The weight (of funding highways) would be excessive on the I-80 corridor."
Kanjorski argued that if the state is going to charge fees on one interstate, it shouldn't allow free travel on the others.
"Let's do all the interstates," Kanjorski said. "I think we'll have to end up tolling 80, 81, 78 and 95."
At least that way, the congressman said, the burden of funding highway maintenance is spread equitably across the state.
Kanjorski wore a bright yellow anti-Interstate 80 toll sticker on his suit jacket Tuesday.
He was showered with applause after he said he will send a letter to the chief of the Federal Highway Administration, asking the agency to scrap the toll idea.
Kanjorski said the state should consider breaking up the Pennsylvania Turnpike into three sections and leasing those sections out to private American companies to generate money for highway repairs and maintenance.
Rendell had previously proposed leasing the turnpike, but the state Legislature rejected the idea.


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Day's Worst: Neglect of two boys did not get much attention
When news broke that two young boys had overheated in a car — eventually dying — while their mother had sex with a man nearby, we, like many others, wondered how such a thing could happen.
Apparently, the troubles of Heather Jensen and her boys, ages 4 and 2, did not go unnoticed by those who knew them.
Few, however, reported those concerns to authorities, which is a tragedy.
As the Post's Nancy Lofholm reported, friends, relatives and neighbors said Jensen was a neglectful mother who left the boys alone, or anyone who would watch William Jensen and Tyler Jensen.
Yet, there apparently are scant official records of problems concerning the family.
As Mesa County Department of Social Services director Tracey Garchar said: "If people would just care and call, we as a state and nation could have a huge impact on child abuse."
That, of course, is not the only problem with Colorado's child welfare monitoring. But more vigilance and concern about children who have no way to protect themselves from abuse or neglect surely would help matters.


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Auto collision on expressway leaves TKTK injured
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The cause of death was determined to be TKTK.
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"Tktk" is an offensive and derogatory response used with the intent of the recipient to not recognize it as an insult. Like flicking off an infant, or cheerfully cussing someone out in a language they don't understand.
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Globe Trekker "Around The World - Panamericana: Conquistadors, Aztecs & Revolutions" Trekker Judith Jones travels south to the lands of ancient empires. In Mexico, she explores the myths and treasures that once drew the Conquistadors to a country rich in natural resources. Following their trail, her first stop is colonial Chihuahua, where Pancho Villa was a Mexican revolutionary leader.G
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Independent Lens "Wonder Women! The Untold Story of American Superheroines" This program traces the evolution and legacy of Wonder Woman. From the birth of the comic book superheroine in the 1940s to the blockbusters of today, this film looks at how popular representations of powerful women often reflect society's anxieties about women's liberation.G
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Chris Links Northshore Marine continues Winning Streak at the Melges 24 South Australian States
15 February 2013
Two weeks after claiming the title of Australian Champion at the Melges 24 Nationals in Geelong Chris Links (RPAYC) Northshore Marine was victorious at the second Melges 24 South Australian Titles held at Adelaide Sailing Club last weekend. The only crew member to compete in both events was Chris, picking up a local South Australian team consisting of long time friend Stuart Shimeld, Nick Fewster, and Peter Dunk.
Chris Links has won three of the last four major Melges 24 Championships this season by one point or less demonstrating how competitive the Melges 24 class is in Australia and around the world leading up to the World Championships in Geelong next January.
Seven boats participated in a hotly fought contest with the eventual winner, Northshore Marine claiming victory after a first in the last race gave him a count back advantage over David Bull's Jester. The Jester crew had a fantastic regatta leading most of the weekend until the last seconds of the final race. Great result for them as they now focus on the World Championships in San Francisco in September.
Four points behind in third overall was Accru Adelaide just purchased by Dan O'Connell and skippered by Dave Alexander. Onboard was a welcomed and handy crew member, previous owner Kevin Nixon assisting in the hand over.
Lighter conditions this year provided a mix of relief for some visitors and disappointment for others that were looking forward to playing in the swell of the 2012 titles. Tricky and shifting conditions on the final day were challenging and picking the various patterns on the water was definitely the key to gaining positions. With rarely more than two and a half minutes between first and last place, racing was incredibly close and tactical.
The high degree of competition coupled with nearby accommodation and lots of socialising amongst teams made the event the perfect place to discuss technique, set up and other hints. The free flow of information assisted some of the newer crews, showing continual improvement on the race course.
The success of this event has truly cemented the class in South Australia and established a competitive field that is rapidly growing as we lead into the 2014 Worlds in Geelong. Adelaide Sailing Club has secured the State Titles as a ranked Melges 24 event and will host the 2015 Australian Championships.
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This might be tough for parents who want to swoop in and fix their children's every problem, but a study found that half of the teenagers who screened positive for depression got better in six weeks without treatment.
Two aspects of the teenagers' conditions seemed to predict whether the depression would ease without treatment: the severity of the symptoms and whether the symptoms persisted for six weeks, the researchers, led by Dr. Laura Richardson of Seattle Children's Research Institute, said in an article published this week in the journal Pediatrics.
The researchers looked at other factors, including substance abuse, family history and abuse, but "they did not predict which adolescents would stay depressed," Richardson, an associate professor of pediatrics at the University of Washington, said in a statement.
The issue is important because the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommended in 2009 screening adolescents for depression in primary care settings. The goal is to avoid unnecessary treatment for those with transient symptoms.


text: A descendent of the county's original tax map history cards created in 1967. Its purpose is to maintain parcel inventory and history for county use by identifying all parcels of land within Cabarrus County, listing the taxable owner(s) of record, describing approximately where the property is located, and showing size of the property as cited on the deed or plat. It is used by the county and many of its municipalities as a basis for GIS attribute data, tax billing, and many other administrative purposes. All parcel owners shown in CLaRIS are taxable owners as of the tax year and may not reflect all owners of multi-owner parcels. It does not establish or verify ownership or size and location. It represents basic information from legal documents such as recorded deeds and plats as interpreted by county employees.


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Up above, Bryce Harper moments after his slow trot to first on his rally-killing ground out in the eighth inning last night against the Mets. Video here.
And now it seems tha Harper, who earlier in the season was questioned for playing "too hard" after running face-first into that wall in LA (Charlie Hustle himself said Harper played "too recklessly") is having his hustle called into question by his team after loafing to first?
"The thing about Bryce right now that's tough: He gets frustrated. I don't think he does it intentionally, but he's gonna have to start picking it up a little bit, because we've got everybody else doing it. He gets frustrated at times and it just comes out of him. It's something we've got to fix."
(Randy Knorr, via CSNWashington.com, 8/30/2013)
"I know that when he got 3-0 and he let it go, I know that takes a lot of guts in that situation, lefty-lefty. Those same guts are going to be what makes us give this final push in this last month. As far as the baserunning goes, it takes guts also to run out the ones that you think are going to be outs. He does it 95, 99, almost 100 percent of the time, and I think this one might've just got pointed out because the guy made a bobble or whatever."
(Ian Desmond, via Nationals.com, 8/30/2013)
"I guess I'll learn from it." (Bryce Harper, via MASNSports.com, 8/30/2013)
While it didn't cost them the game, there's a bigger problem with Knorr giving Harper the green light on 3-0 with Werth on deck than Harper not running one out.
Much ado about nothing.
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As an investigation into criminal allegations against a former teacher is ongoing, members of the community are growing increasingly frustrated with Dickson superintendent Sherry Howe.
Howe's daughter, Stephanie Ringwald, is the subject of a criminal investigation, and a number of Dickson parents and residents are concerned by Howe's role during the investigation, as well as what they allege to be her failure to fully investigate the allegations internally. The criminal investigation revolves around allegations that Ringwald provided alcohol to minors and had sexual relations with students.
Thursday night and Friday morning, community members met at the Dickson Town Hall to discuss the issues and voice frustrations.
"It would be fair to say there are parents that have been chafing for a while, and now they feel they are not alone," Kelli Williams said.
"The whole community is in an uproar," Sean Maher said. "This has been going on for a while."
Among the concerns voiced by community members are changes in Ringwald's teaching assignment prior to her resignation.
One of the biggest concerns was why Ringwald was working in the office after she resigned, and why Howe allowed that to happen. Community members also expressed concerns regarding changes in Ringwald's teaching assignment, suspecting the change was related to the current criminal investigation.
"If [the administration] didn't know about it," Williams said, "why did Stephanie get moved from teaching high school English to the seventh grade?"
By attending the community meetings, Maher said his eyes were opened to some of the allegations against Howe in terms of the way she treats staff. He said entering the school year, he was disturbed about the general attitude at the school and would rather have homeschooled his kids rather than have Ringwald teach them.
"I was not aware of the extent of the bullying (by Howe)," he said. "The teachers are scared."
"She isn't supporting the community, she is supporting her daughter," Williams added. "She is out in the parking lot when the parents bring their kids to school. She knows the kids involved, and she goes and makes a point to hug them. She is so fake."
Howe was also accused of stalking areas where meetings are taking place. Williams was one of several people who said Howe drove through the parking lot during the meeting. And there was also an incident at the Carter County Sheriff's Department.
"She lied to the sheriff," Williams contended. "They had her on video driving by the department when they were talking to the cheerleaders and their parents."
Donny Raley, the investigating deputy in the case, confirmed the incident took place.
"That is true," Raley said. "I think at the time it was an intimidation tactic, because we had not opened a case at that point."
EDITOR'S NOTE: In the second part of this series, which will appear in Monday's Ardmoreite, Howe's attorney, Richard O'Carroll, addresses the citizens' meetings, a canceled school board meeting and his client's intention to remain as superintendent.


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Sigh. The penis story is now 5 days old, and I'm only just now getting to it. Sci is sad and behind the times, but that's because I don't get the awesome press releases that so many journalists are heir to. The joys of academia, I'm the last to hear about the penis study!
The coverage was so...BIG...that Knight Science Journalism Tracker has a whole pile of links. Science News, NBC (complete with the quote of the day "The human male possesses the Italian designer faucet of penises"), National Geographic. Gawker.
So after all this coverage, I went eagerly to read the paper. I mean, this must be a big deal, right?
But really...I'm not sure why all the penis coverage. I admit it's tough to give up a penis in PNAS joke, but I'm not sure what makes this study...so meaty, shall we say. I think what they did is fine and well controlled, met all the standards of scientific rigidity, but I'm not sure they...went all the way. The conclusions were, well, kind of expected, and a little limp.
You see where I'm going here.
Mautz et al. "Penis size interacts with body shape and height to influence male attractiveness" PNAS, 2013.
I think we've all heard that "it's not the size that counts, it's how you use it!". And we all ALSO heard that "no really, it's the size that counts". But is it?
Male penises are out there. They are loud, they are proud. Rather than the retractable penises of some other species (poor ducks have to hide their light under a bushel, due to sheer physiological impossibility otherwise), the human male's penis stands out.
Really, the authors say it better than I can:
The upright body posture and protruding, nonretractable genitalia of male humans make the penis particularly conspicuous, even when flaccid. This observation has generated suggestions by evolutionary biologists that the comparatively large human penis evolved under premating sexual selection (19, 20).
(Let us all pause a moment, and dream of how neat and wacky it would be if humans had retractable penises...)
So the question is: do women think bigger is better? And is this a result of sexual selection?
After all, there was a time before clothing. A time when all went proud and free (or possibly shivering and free, depending on conditions). And during that time, with those stand-out penises...well you're going to get judged. So DID women judge? What there sexual selection? And does this mean that men were the first to invent clothing out of sheer self-defense?!
Obviously other studies have asked women about their penis preference. Some say longer. Some say wider. Some say size doesn't matter. And at least some of these people are lying. After all, while there's a lot of social pressure for men to be packin', there is just as much social pressure for women to say "oh honey, you know I don't care about THAT!" And when you have a questionnaire...well it's hard not to be generous. Or less generous, depending on your mood.
And how do you STUDY the role of penis size in attractiveness? Previous studies just took one drawing of a guy, and changed his penis size. While that might isolate the penis itself, it doesn't really give you a picture of how the penis stands (so to speak) among other bodily traits, like shoulder-to-hip ratio (broad shoulders and narrow waist = more attractive) and height (tall = more attractive).
So the authors of this study made computer generated images, where height, shoulder-to-hip ratio, and flaccid penis length all varied, based on a wide sample of men. They had a group of 105 women look at the figures (there were 343 in all, so they had all possible combinations of penis size, height, and shoulder-to-hip ratio), and had the women rate the attractiveness of the figures. They also looked at how long the women's eyes lingered on the images. Just in case.
(This figure kind of looks like an art installation to me)
And DID it show that bigger is always better? Well...yes, but the BIGGEST effect was actually in shoulder to hip ratio. Men with shoulders that fill doorways and small hips were the most attractive, and this body shape was the MOST IMPORTANT variable in determining attractiveness. Not penis size. Body shape.
Penis size came up short (heh), in second place, roughly tied with height. In fact, it scored a little BELOW height in the linear selection gradient. The Shoulder-to-hip ratio linear selection gradient was 1.020, while the penis size was 0.249 and height was 0.269. So while yes, size does matter, it doesn't appear to matter as much as other determinants of attractiveness. Worried men, you can relax. As long as you're tall, and have broad shoulders and a narrow waist. Or clothing. Clothing works, too.
And really, it doesn't even seem like it's the size that counts, it's
how you use it the proportionality. The penis has to look proportional or better. If a super tall guy has an average penis, it doesn't look proportional, the bigger penis is needed just to look the right size all over. The size is important in relation to the other traits. And for taller men, the larger penis served them better than for shorter men. Size can only make up for so much, apparently.
Interestingly, this study actually had a lot more to it than penis size (not that the media reported on any of it). It looked at how the WOMEN related to the men they picked as attractive. Taller women? They rated taller men as more attractive (there's a lot of pressure there, no matter what novels you read, the lady is always supposed to look up at the man becomingly through her lashes, and this becomes increasingly hard to do as the poor damsel approaches 6 feet). Heavier women showed a larger effect of penis size on attractiveness rating (does that mean anything?). There was no effect of menstrual phase (though the authors note that they didn't actually check the fertility phases) or of the pill (which is interesting in itself).
The authors also found that the relationship between penis size and attractiveness is non-linear.
You can see here the attractiveness ratings (controlled for height and shoulder-to-hip ratio, so just based on the peen) as a function of size. At first ratings go up quickly, but after about 7.6 cm (3 inches, keep in mind these penii were all flaccid), the slope decreases. Though I'll note they never reached the peak. I'd be interested to see whether the attractiveness forms an inverted U shape when you get above, say, 17cm. I mean, if it practically IS a third leg, how attractive is that really?
The conclusion is that...size matters. Size matters, in fact, about as much (thought slightly less than) height. But what really matters? Shoulder-to-hip ratio. But I guess "Shoulder-to-hip ratio counts most!" Doesn't make NEARLY as good of a headline.
And WHY does size matter? Well obviously they didn't investigate that, but they hypothesize that larger penises may lead to better vaginal orgasm and that's totally why the ladies like 'em large. I'm pretty skeptical of this, considering that a relatively small percentage of women have HAD vaginal orgasms. I'd be more likely to hypothesize that a larger member might go along with a larger everything else. Larger penis? It's a good bet he's tall. Tall? It's a good bet he's healthy. So if there is sexual selection going on here (which this study can't conclusively claim, it can only show that size matters in attractiveness), it could well be for the other traits first, and the penis is merely another indicator.
But there are two issues I have with this study: First, the population. All the viewers were heterosexual women (yeah, ok), and they were all Australian. I've never heard anything that speaks particularly to Australian opinions on penis size, but this is a Western culture we're dealing with, where we are told since middle school that bigger is better. So I'd be very interested to see how much of this is a cultural phenomenon. After all:
...novels, magazines, and popular articles often allude to the existence of a relationship between penis size and sexual attractiveness or masculinity (21, 22). Many cultures have fashion items, like penis sheaths and codpieces, that draw attention toward male genitalia.
There is a very large culture around the penis, is what they're saying. Some may be biology, yes, but how much is penis size...magnified...by culture?
The second issue I have is...well the study didn't go all the way, as it were. The women only rates the attractiveness of FLACCID members. Not erect ones. Presumably, if, as the authors argue, females can see the male's...morphology...all the time, they'd see it in various states of arousal. Wood happens, you know? And there is, of course, the phenomenon of "showers" vs "growers". The concept is that some men "grow" during an erection while the flaccid penis is unimpressive, while others "show" with an eye-popping flaccid penis that then doesn't inflate as much. I actually don't know if this phenomenon exists, or if it is merely hearsay (SOMEONE needs to study this. It's not THAT hard...oh wait...I guess in some respects it's hard...), but if it does exist, it would be an interesting question: what about the size of the erect penis? How does that rate in terms of attractiveness (once you get over the inevitable giggles involved in looking at hardons in silhouette)?
And in the end...did this study really blow us out of the water with new information? Penis size matters...but only in the sense that the overall package matters, and overall, the shoulder-to-hip ratio matters a whole lot more. A man's attractiveness is more than his penis, but hey, a good penis can help. Stop the presses!
Now, I'm not saying the study is bad! It's fine! It's well controlled! I really love that they pulled in the shoulder-to-hip ratio instead of just studying penis size, I think it gives a much better picture. But you know, I feel like it didn't go all the way to answer the question. I felt like the study could have been more substantial, had more girth...I could go on.
So really, I can only conclude that the reason this study got so much coverage is because...well it was about penis size. And size matters! Really, who needs another reason? I can't fault them, I never do! 🙂


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Italy Blocks The Pirate Bay Yet Again
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But, of course, this is the entertainment industry we're talking about, and if the courts save it from shooting itself in the foot, it will just keep shooting. So, once again, it is going to get The Pirate Bay a lot more attention by getting a court to require the site be blocked again. Basically, the original ruling saying that Italy couldn't ban foreign sites was overturned by the Italian Supreme Court, and thus, the lower court went back and decided, again, that the site should be blocked.
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Expert Reviews
2013 Lexus CT 200h
The Lexus CT 200h is a five-door hatchback powered by a hybrid gas-electric powertrain taken from the Toyota Prius. The CT 200h is 6 inches shorter than the Prius, or about the same overall length as the Audi A3 wagon.
You do not plug this car in, you fill the tank with gas. It's propelled at times by both the electric motor and its four-cylinder engine, but at very low speeds it can run in electric-only mode for very short periods of time. The CT 200h achieves an EPA-estimated fuel economy rating of 43/40 mpg City/Highway.
The Lexus CT 200h F Sport has slightly firmer shocks, but its sports appeal is mainly aesthetic: black leather, racy 17-inch alloy wheels, mesh grilles, big rear spoiler, aluminum pedals, perforated leather steering wheel, titanium-gray metal instrument panel trim, and F Sport badging.
Born of a hatchback, the CT 200h looks like no other Lexus, from the sides and rear. The shape of the CT 200h looks more European than Japanese, and its profile from all angles is very similar to that of the Audi. The design was determined largely by wind tunnel testing, and the coefficient of drag is a low 0.29 Cd. It makes boxy look stylish, with smooth and flowing lines, from the contours on the hood up to the long roofline and straight back to the spoiler with a little lip over the muscular liftgate. The details of the design, trim and wheels are flawless.
Inside, the cabin is cozy with a comfortable driver's seat. Everything is easy to reach. The steering wheel is slightly flat-bottomed, making climbing in and out a little easier, but our knees still rubbed, even with the adjustable steering wheel raised. Rear-seat legroom is tight. Cargo space is about the same as a compact sedan, small for a hatch. The view rearward is restricted, and we recommend the optional rearview camera that comes with the navigation system.
With the Prius powertrain, the CT 200h makes 98 horsepower from the 1.8-liter Atkinson Cycle gas engine and 80 hp 60 (kW) from the motor/generator, for a total of 134 hp, not much. Its 0-60 mph acceleration time of 9.8 seconds is the same lethargic pace as that of the Prius. It corners so well that a driver might be lured into treating the car in a sporty manner, but the small engine and electronically controlled continuously variable transmission cannot respond to that urge. The CT has four driving modes: EV, Eco, Normal and Sport. Don't count on going anywhere in EV, the all-electric mode: We couldn't cross the street from the bank to the grocery store in EV mode. The best fuel economy we were able to extract ourselves was 38 mpg, though we weren't striving to drive green.
We were surprised and delighted to discover the CT 200h handles so well, and the F Sport goes even better. In any model, the cornering is spirited and secure. This Lexus has impressive balance, with a low center of gravity and centralized moment of inertia. The chassis offers high torsional rigidity, using a double-wishbone rear suspension, and sophisticated performance dampers.
Ride quality is very good. We drove hard over a section of road with a lot of lumpy tar patches, and our Lexus took them in stride. The CT 200h is very maneuverable, able to make a U-turn in just 34.2 feet. The brakes are firm, too. It's very quiet inside the cabin at freeway speeds.
Changes for 2013 are minimal, although the lineup of option packages has been considerably rearranged.
Model LineupLexus CT 200h ($31,850)
Walk Around
The Lexus CT 200h looks like no other Lexus. Some would call this five-door a long hatchback, but it's more like a small wagon. Its overall length is about the same as the Audi A3 wagon, and its profile from all angles is very similar. Its shape looks more European than Japanese.
It's quite an attractive car, with smooth and flowing lines, from the contours on the hood to the tidy shoulders, up to the long low roofline and straight back to the spoiler with a cool little lip over the muscular liftgate. The radio antenna adds to the coolness by being located there, rear center. It says Hybrid on the side, in discreet but clear chrome letters.
The only Lexus badge is in front, inside the dark grille pushed forward of the headlamps. Lexus describes the nose much more vividly than we might: The grille incorporates a deeper, more sculpted interpretation of the L-finesse signature arrowhead motif, they say. Together the upper and lower air openings suggest the spindle grille that has recently become a Lexus hallmark; but while on other models the shape is more explicit, on the CT200h it remains a suggestion, still bisected by a conventional bumper.
The coefficient of drag is a low 0.29, as much of the aero design was decided by wind tunnel testing, a program called Computational Fluid Dynamics. More attention to detail: there are no less than nine tweaks under the car, to smooth the airflow.
The details are superb. Handsome 10-spoke 17-inch alloy wheels, impressive headlights either with single halogen or twin LED low beams, LED DRLs, black lower airdam, tidy foglights, compact aerodynamic sideview mirrors, a neat chrome outline around the windows, black B-pillar to blend with tinted glass, body-colored door handles, wide rear door openings, LED taillights with horizontal red brake-light stripes that curve around the edge of the car and up. That touch is unique, along with the C-pillar that defines the wagon part, wide at the top and bottom, a sort of distorted hourglass shape.
First time we got in the car, we were greeted with a task that had nothing to do with getting where we were going. A message said: "You have a new Lexus Insider article," and there was a choice to make: "Read it now, remind me later." We looked for the option that said: I don't care, ever, just go away and stop asking me to do things before I even leave my driveway. But no such luck.
We wanted to shoot the dinging bell that told us we were in reverse, as if we were a forklift or UPS truck, worse, because those heavy-equipment warnings are understandable for the safety of others, not for the driver whom Lexus must presume is brainless. The dinging warning is actually a hazard, not a safety feature, because it interrupts the driver's concentration at a time when he or she needs it: backing up.
If Lexus wants to make reverse safer, they should relocate the lens for the backup camera so it's not blurred by wet weather. If Kia can do it with the Soul that's half the price of the CT 200h, then Lexus should be able to. We were testing a Soul at the same time, and the backup camera's view was clear.
Lexus calls the cockpit airy and spacious, but we'd call it cozy and snug. The steering wheel is a bit flat-bottomed, giving slightly more knee room when climbing in and out, and the driver's seat slides way back, although the driver's right knee is crowded against the center stack tunnel. There's only 32.8 inches of legroom in the rear, so be careful of passengers' toes when you slide the driver's seat back.
The center stack angles downward from the dash to the console, to make the controls easier to reach, and we appreciate it. The CT 200h F Sport we drove had a plastic cellphone holder near the shift lever, which restricted hand access to the two small dials for the heated front seats. It was a clear afterthought because of this awkward location, which seems un-Lexus-like. However, it appears that the problem only exists on models with the optional navigation system, as the cellphone slot is in a different place as standard equipment. Models without navigation use a thinner center console with cupholders fore and aft rather than side-by-side. The forward ends of door pockets are slim, while the back part is shaped for a bottle. Good armrests with good grab handles on the doors.
There's a T-handle shift lever, located up high where an airplane joystick might be. Lexus calls it highly tactile, but we'd just call it big. Maybe it's evidence that the car is not highly focused on shifting gears.
Visibility in the rearview mirror is pinched. Rounded edges around the liftgate window, rear headrests rising into the picture, even the wiper blade, all restrict the view.
You can get real leather if you need it, in black or gray, but standard equipment is a Lexus material we like called NuLuxe, which is cheaper and friendlier to the environment, and nobody will notice it's not leather, not even you after a while. It comes in Black, Ecru (gray) or Caramel. Interior trim can be matte wood, silver metallic or bamboo. Still thinking of the environment, much of the plastic on the CT 200h is vegetable based.
The eco-driving information is simple, without any attempt to be cute or entertaining; that is, no leaves or other dumb distracting stuff. EV, Eco, Normal or Power mode are indicated; fuel mileage at three different starting times; and battery status, when it's charging and when it's drawing.
The 40GB navigation system uses an eight-inch popup screen, its functions controlled with a mouse-like thing called Remote Touch that's easy to use, with good ergonomics. The system includes many music storing options and voice recognition in three languages.
The batteries live behind the back seat and under the cargo compartment, and probably raise the floor just a bit. The cargo area is high and small, with only 26.2 inches from floor to roof. The double wishbone rear suspension increases the cargo volume to the sides a bit, in the absence of strut towers. There's 14.3 cubic feet of storage space behind the rear seat, about the size of the trunk in a compact sedan, but a lot less than the 19.5 cubic feet the Audi A3 manages to find. Lexus stats don't include how much space is gained when the rear seat is dropped flat.
Driving Impressions
First, the best: the cornering is terrific. It's no accident. The chassis engineer, Mr. Satakata, worked to make the CT 200h feel spirited and secure on twisty roads, and it does. Torsional rigidity is addressed at every chassis opportunity, and there's a double-wishbone rear suspension, low center of gravity, centralized moment of inertia (like a horizontal center of gravity), and performance dampers (first seen on the Toyota Corolla GTS), which are horizontal bars with a gas shock absorbers mounted between the front strut towers and rear frame horns.
The turning circle is a tight 34.2 feet, making city driving a breeze.
Ride quality is excellent. The CT takes lumpy patches in stride. The F Sport package includes shock absorbers that are slightly firmer, and they don't make the ride any less comfortable, but they're not needed.
The only problem with the good cornering is that the powertrain can't keep up. Using the Prius powertrain, the CT 200h makes 98 horsepower from the 1.8-liter Atkinson Cycle gas engine and 80 hp (60 kW) from the generator, for a total of 134 horsepower, not much. Full-throttle acceleration from 0 to 60 takes 9.8 seconds, same pokey pace as the Prius. That's lethargic acceleration performance when you're trying to get on the freeway in front of a big speeding truck.
If Lexus made a CT with the IS 250 engine and 6-speed gearbox, it would be a star. They do make one of those in Japan.
Sport-wise, the CVT, or Continuously Variable Transmission, is a letdown. It doesn't have gears like a normal automatic or manual, or even steps and paddles to shift sequentially, like some non-hybrid cars with CVTs. When you push the CT200h on twisty roads in order to enjoy the handling, the engine rpm's keep surging for the CVT to work, ruining the fun. The surge is all aural, as there is no actual surge felt in the car, but it's still annoying.
It's very quiet inside the cabin; at 75 mph on the freeway you can't hear the engine at all. But it growls and works when you're accelerating to 50 mph.
The Lexus can't compete in the fun-to-drive department with the front-wheel-drive Audi A3 turbodiesel with direct injection, which makes 140 horsepower and gets 30/42 mpg City/Highway. The Audi has the brilliant DSG transmission, and still costs less than the Lexus. With its low emissions (although not as low as a hybrid) it was the 2010 Green Car of the Year, from Green Car Journal. If mileage or emissions aren't your top priority, the gas A3 makes way more power with its 2.0-liter turbo, while getting 21/30 mpg with the manual 6-speed.
The CT has four driving modes: EV, Eco, Normal and Sport. Don't count on going anywhere in EV; our CT wouldn't even run the fan in the driveway in EV-only mode, let alone take us across the street from the bank to the grocery store. Lexus says the CT 200h can go for one mile at 28 mph in EV mode on a full battery charge, and we're not saying it can't; we're just saying easier said than done, and we sure couldn't get there. In EV mode, battery power goes away fast.
Around town, below 25 mph, Eco mode is fine. But if you're accelerating past that, especially up a hill, the CT will shift itself into power (Sport) mode. The differences between Eco, Normal and Sport modes are not in their limit to power, but in how fast it will accelerate to that limit.
Fuel economy for the CT 200h is an EPA-estimated 43/40 mpg City/Highway or 42 mpg Combined, on regular 87-octane gasoline. But during our one-week test, we didn't see it. Out on the freeway at a steady 68 mph, we got 37.7 mpg; around town, driving like a little old lady, we saw 20.6 mpg. Granted, there were a lot of hills and it was cold so the heater was running, but that's less than half of what the EPA says.
There's a Braking mode, which gets the most out of regenerative brake energy to build up the battery charge. You can definitely feel it, because it slows down the car faster when you back off. Ironically, it slows the car down too fast, around the city when you want that battery charged up; you can't coast or glide as far. But it's great when you're driving down a curvy mountain or on a busy freeway. When you get there you'll have a full tank of battery juice.
Regenerative braking aside, the brakes are nice and firm.
Finally, we performed a test, to answer our own questions about the CVT rpm surge.
We switched on the optional 10-speaker premium sound system, and turned the volume way up with hard rock. Like magic, the perceived surging stopped, because we couldn't hear it. We watched the tach, and it kept radically jumping up and down. The car was totally smooth. This weirdness is why people have a hard time with CVTs. The CVT relationship isn't between speed and rpm, like we're used to, it's between acceleration and rpm, and it's sensitive and sometimes extreme.
We extended our test of this aspect of the CVT. Out on the open freeway, in Sport mode, the tach needle was barely 2000 rpm at 77 mph, and when we accelerated just a bit to 80 mph it leaped to 5000 rpm, with redline at 5500. We got to 82 mph and it maintained that speed at 3500 rpm. Even playing around like that, we got 30 mpg for those few miles.
The Lexus CT 200h is an idea whose time has come. A Prius with the luxury and status of a Lexus, plus better looks. The CT 200h has a quiet cabin, a good ride and excellent cornering. Its drawbacks are wimpy acceleration and over-working CVT.
Sam Moses filed this report after his test drive of the CT 200h in Southern California, followed by one week in the Pacific Northwest.


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Sleep cycles are as individual and unique as every human being. Enforce a few rules — a time to go to her room, no games, Internet, TV, loud music — then let her figure out when she needs to go to sleep to function the next day. Even without your rules or permission, she will.
Making sure your children eat and sleep right is still your job, even though the scale of responsibility tips more in their direction as they get older. Your sense of their internal clock could be a guide. Notice how it affects them in the morning. Are they dragging, or are they rested? Teens are testing the limits of their bodies, and staying up is a way of testing their adulthood. Try to accommodate them by agreeing to a reasonable time, based on how much sleep you think they need every night, and make sure they understand that the later hours are "quiet time." Other than that, my main concern would be what they're doing with that time. I would put conditions on what they do with the extra time. I'd make a rule of little or no screen time, and point them toward productive — and tiring — activities.
Expert advice
She is realistically too old for a strictly imposed bedtime, but not too old for some firmly enforced nighttime parameters.
"You can't say, 'You must be asleep by 10:15,'" says clinical psychologist Roni Cohen-Sandler, author of "Stressed-Out Girls: Helping Them Thrive in the Age of Pressure" (Penguin Books). "You can say, 'Look, just as everything else in this house, we have guidelines for good health, and I'm not going to allow you to stay up all night.'"
Research on sleep and teens shows they need about 10 to 12 hours per night, says Cohen-Sandler. And they're often getting six or seven.
"The effects on their mental and physical health are profound," she says. "During sleep is when the brain repairs itself and a lot of memory consolidation occurs. Not to mention the immune system becomes shot when they deprive themselves of sleep.
"Just as parents have an obligation to protect kids' health in terms of good eating habits, we have an obligation to help them establish good sleeping habits," she says. "At 15, a child is generally not in a position to make good judgments."
She suggests educating her about the importance of sleep and putting boundaries in place to help her achieve more of it.
Remind her to keep an eye on caffeine intake. "Girls often are drinking many, many caffeinated beverages throughout the day and into the evening."
Take away tech. "Say, 'At 9:30 or 10, that's downtime. No more computer. No more video. No more phone.' Take the screens away. Technology is highly addictive and the light is activating chemicals that increase wakefulness."
Encourage reading or listening to relaxing music. "Often they get in bed and can't turn off their brains. 'Did I do everything? Did I do everything well enough?'"
Help her schedule the waking hours. "Often they're so busy and stressed that they're staying up late to do things they haven't had time to do during the day. Or they're staying up to do even more work."
Don't assume, at 15, that your child knows what's best for her brain and body.
"The frontal lobes of a teenage brain are simply not fully developed," says Cohen-Sandler. "A 15-year-old is not capable of laying in bed and thinking, 'I really want to check Facebook, but I have two tests tomorrow and sleep is more important.' They're just not able to delay gratification and think about long-term consequences like that."
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Website - magenta.tensorflow.org
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Douglas Eck discusses art & music generation at the DeepDream Symposium
Published on Jun 1, 2016
Research Scientist Douglas Eck, lead for the Google Brain's Magenta team, spoke in San Francisco on February 28, 2016 on the topic of art and music generation using neural networks.
Article "AI Songsmith Cranks Out Surprisingly Catchy Tunes"
Google's songwriting program learns by combining statistical learning and explicit rules—the same approach may make it easier for engineers to shape other AI programs.
by Will Knight
November 30, 2016
Magenta: machine learning in art and music
Published on Jun 5, 2018
Magenta is a research project exploring the role of machine learning in the process of creating art and music. Developer advocate Josh Gordon speaks with Sherol Chen and Douglas Eck about generative models research in the context of creativity and beyond. They also share their favorite Magenta demos, such as performance RNN, which generates music with expressive timing and dynamics.


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Create this Grilled Potato Fans Recipe as a yummy side dish for your guests. Serve with BBQ chicken, steak or even burgers!
- 6 medium baking potatoes
- 2 medium onions, halved & thinly sliced
- 6 tbs butter, cubed
- 1/4 cup finely chopped celery
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- With a sharp knife, make cuts 1/2 inch apart in each potato, leaving slices attached at the bottom. Fan the potatoes slightly.
- Place each on a piece of foil (about 12″ square). Insert onions & butter between potato slices. Sprinkle with celery, salt, oregano, garlic powder & pepper. Fold foil around potatoes & seal tightly. Grill covered over medium-hot heat for 40-45 minutes or until tender. Yield: 6 servings.
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Release date: 2007-02-07
This release contains two fixes from 8.2.2. For information about new features in the 8.2 major release, see Section E.220.
A dump/restore is not required for those running 8.2.X.
Remove overly-restrictive check for type length in constraints and functional indexes(Tom)
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White Sox executive vice president Ken Williams and the team announced Tuesday the Civil Rights Game will be played Aug. 24 against the Texas Rangers at U.S. Cellular Field. MLB executive vice president of baseball development Frank Robinson, Sox chairman Jerry Reinsdorf and Williams were in attendance for the announcement as well as former Sox players Frank Thomas and Minnie Minoso.
"What we're trying to do is keep the Civil Rights Movement alive and in people's minds," Robinson said.
The Civil Rights Game first was played in 2007 as a preseason exhibition, then was moved to the regular season in 2009. The Reds (2009 and 2010) and the Braves (2011 and 2012) previously have hosted the game.
In addition to the Civil Rights Game, the weekend also will feature a Civil Rights Movement roundtable discussion and a youth baseball and softball clinic. Although past host sites have been a two-year commitment to the Civil Rights Game, the Sox are only guaranteed to have it for one year.


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Expert Reviews
2007 Volkswagen Rabbit
The Rabbit is hopping back into the Volkswagen lineup. The 2007 Volkswagen Rabbit is an all-new car that replaces the Golf.
The Rabbit comes with the intention of providing a German designed, German engineered and German built alternative to the Asian-nameplate vehicles that dominate the entry level of the American automotive marketplace, namely the Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla, Nissan Sentra, and Hyundai Elantra.
Unlike many of its competitors, whether Asian or domestic, the Rabbit is a hatchback and therefore offers the advantage of cargo-carrying utility not provided by the typical two- or four-door sedan design. Hatchbacks are becoming popular again. Dodge, for example, has abandoned its traditional Neon sedan in favor of a new entry-level five-door hatchback called the Caliber.
The Rabbit offers only one engine, but it has been tuned for American-style driving. Volkswagen's 2.5-liter inline five-cylinder offers the sort of torque that Americans want for off-the-line acceleration and for merging into freeway traffic. Though no rocket, we found the Rabbit to be quick, responsive and fun to drive. Its four-wheel independent suspension and relatively long wheelbase give it a nice ride along with good stability and handling.
This responsive engine is available with a six-speed automatic transmission that only adds to its flexibility and responsiveness, making the Rabbit a good choice for commuting in heavy traffic. The Rabbit also gets excellent fuel economy, whether equipped with the five-speed manual or six-speed automatic. The automatic has a Tiptronic manual-shifting feature, giving the driver the option of semi-manual shifting when desired.
The Rabbit comes in what Volkswagen calls two- and four-door models, though some would call it them three-door and five-door hatchbacks. The full, roof-hinged rear hatch door provide good access to the cargo area, making the Rabbit a practical car. It's roomy and trimmed nicely, making it a comfortable, pleasant place to be. It also comes standard with safety features such as side-curtain airbags and anti-lock brakes that are optional on many cars in this class, making it a relatively car for this class.
Model Lineup
Volkswagen Rabbit 2-door manual ($14,990); 2-door automatic ($16,065); 4-door manual ($16,990); 4-door automatic ($18,065)
Walk AroundThe all-new Volkswagen Rabbit represents the fifth generation of the Golf platform. It comes to the United States nearly two years after this new platform was launched as the Golf in Europe.
This is the first time Volkswagen has used the Rabbit name since the mid-1980s. Back then, Rabbit was the name used in North America for what the rest of the world knew as the Golf, the squared-off hatchback that replaced the old Beetle as the entry-level Volkswagen. The original Rabbit sold so well that Volkswagen became the first import brand to establish an assembly plant in the United States, at Westmoreland, Pennsylvania. By the mid-1980s, however, the Rabbit was falling behind in the sales race against rapidly improving Asian competitors, and Volkswagen closed its Pennsylvania plant closed around the end of the decade.
The Rabbit nameplate was resurrected by Volkswagen of America in an effort to re-establish and revitalize its share of the entry-level automotive market in North America. Americans bought nearly 175,000 Rabbits in 1981; in 2005, they took home fewer than 16,000 Golfs.
While the original Rabbit was offered not only as a hatchback but also as a convertible and even a compact pickup truck, the 2007 model comes only as a hatchback.
The new Rabbit looks a lot like the GTI that Volkswagen launched in the U.S. as an all-new model for 2006. It should, because both are built on the fifth-generation Golf platform. However, the Rabbit and GTI differ in some visual and many mechanical aspects.
Perhaps the greatest visual distinction is in their grilles. The GTI shows the aggressive, deep and blacked-out grille that characterizes many newest-generation VWs while the Rabbit has a more traditional grille set above the bumper and between the headlamps rather than extending down into the lower front fascia. The Rabbit doesn't look old-fashioned, however, not with three big air intakes set into its lower front fascia.
In profile, the new Rabbit isn't as squared off as earlier Golfs. It looks smoother, more well rounded, more muscular, more contemporary and even friendlier. Standard 15-inch and optional 16-inch wheels and tires lend a sure-footed aspect to the side view. A wide and dynamically sweeping C-pillar enhances the car's well-planted profile.
The rear view is dominated by large and wide-set tail lamps that, with twin tailpipes and a broad bumper, underscore a well-planted appearance.
The Rabbit is slightly larger than the previous-generation Golf, about an inch longer, an inch wider and 1.5 inches taller. Its wheelbase (the distance between the front and rear axles) is more than two and a half inches longer. Such a change usually means a smoother ride.
InteriorInside, the new Rabbit resembles the GTI, which means that it features a lot of room and some nice materials that look like they'll wear well.
VW says Raumwunder is the German word for small on the outside but big on the inside and the Rabbit provides 94.2 cubic feet of room under its roof, which makes it nearly as roomy as the interior of the mid-sized VW Passat sedan.
Even with the rear seat in its upright and locked position, the Rabbit provides 15.1 cubic feet of cargo capacity, nearly a cubic foot more than the Passat's trunk. Four tie-down hooks are provided to secure cargo.
The back seat is comfortable for two but has room for three when needed. Legroom is more than adequate and there are cup holders and storage cubbies for those sitting back there. Access to the rear seat is aided in the two-door Rabbit by VW's Easy Entry System. Just tip the front seatback forward until it snaps into place, and then the entire front seat slides forward to make a path to the rear. Slide the front seat back and it returns to its original position with the seatback at its original angle.
Obviously, this feature isn't needed in the four-door Rabbit, which provides rear doors for access to the back seat. Fold the back seats down and the large cargo area is accessible from the rear doors as well.
Front seats are very comfortable and supportive. Volkswagen is promoting the Rabbit as an urban vehicle, but we found it comfortable for long stretches of highway travel. One reason is the improvement in noise, vibration and harshness levels, a benefit of its improved structure. The Rabbit isn't noisy inside, even at freeway speeds, and quiet equals comfort.
Driver comfort is aided by the presence of a steering column that both tilts and telescopes for more personalized fit. The driver's seat in the two-door model features six-way adjustment while the 4-door version gets an eight-way adjustable driver's seat with adjustable lumbar support. The front seats are heated in the four-door version as well.
Drivers in the four-door model can flip the front passenger's seatback forward into a flat position, allowing long objects, such as a ladder, to be carried or to provide a flat surface for a laptop or lunch.
The instrument panel features Volkswagen's gauges illuminated in red and blue. Audio indicators and easy-to-use knobs to adjust the climate controls add convenience.
Driving ImpressionsThe engine in the 2007 Volkswagen Rabbit has been tuned to the tastes of American drivers. VW's 2.5-liter, inline five-cylinder engine pumps out 150 horsepower, which certainly is adequate for a car that weighs around 3000 pounds.
More important, it delivers 170 pound-feet of torque, which is the power that gets a car moving from a standing start. Significant is the fact that 90 percent of maximum torque is available from 1750 to 5125 rpm. This not only makes the Rabbit feel quick and nimble, but means that it has good drivability across a wide power band. Stab the throttle when cruising along at any speed and the Rabbit takes off, making it a good car for commuting in heavy traffic. The Rabbit can accelerate from 0 to 60 miles per hour in about 9 seconds, not quick by today's standards but adequate for daily driving.
The Rabbit is most responsive when equipped with the five-speed manual transmission. However, the optional automatic transmission features six gears so it kicks down quickly when needed for passing or freeway on-ramp merging maneuvers.
The optional six-speed Tiptronic automatic adds to the Rabbit's price, but features the manual-shifting technology developed by Porsche. The automatic matches the manual transmission in fuel economy, with an EPA-rated 22 mpg City/30 mpg Highway, a benefit of having six speeds.
The body structure of the new Rabbit is about 80 percent stiffer than the previous-generation Golf, according to Volkswagen. A stiffer structure is good because it means the various mechanical components are better able to do the jobs for which they were engineered.
Ride and handling are enhanced by revisions to the suspension system and a new electro-mechanical power steering system is responsive and precise. The relatively long wheelbase helps smooth the ride.
The brakes also are responsive. The four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes allow the driver to brake and steer at the same time in a panic stopping situation. Traction control is standard for more stable handling when accelerating on slippery roads. The optional Electronic Stability Program is a computer-controlled aid designed to help keep the car on its intended path rather than spinning out of control in emergency maneuvers, and we strongly recommend getting it.
The all-new Volkswagen Rabbit is a quick and perky vehicle with enough power to make it fun to drive. Its steering and suspension give it a nice balance of smooth ride and responsive handling and help the driver maneuver safely in emergency situations. The hatchback design provides practicality and flexibility that make the Rabbit an attractive option in its price class.
New Car Test Drive correspondent Larry Edsall filed this report from Phoenix, Arizona.
The all-new Volkswagen Rabbit is a quick and perky vehicle with enough power to make it fun to drive. Its steering and suspension give it a nice balance of smooth ride and responsive handling and help the driver maneuver safely in emergency situations. The hatchback design provides practicality and flexibility that make the Rabbit an attractive option in its price class.
New Car Test Drive correspondent Larry Edsall filed this report from Phoenix, Arizona.
Volkswagen Rabbit 2-door manual ($14,990); 2-door automatic ($16,065); 4-door manual ($16,990); 4-door automatic ($18,065)


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Crispy shifts.
We'll tell you straight up that while we appreciate the appeal of Dura-Ace cassettes, we understand why you would choose Ultegra for your bike. Smart racers routinely save money by going with Ultegra cassettes; the money saved can go for other weight shaving measures.
On the plus side, Shimano Ultegra CS-6700 Cassettes are lighter than their 6600 brothers, doing a nice job of closing the gap on Dura-Ace. The tallest cogs are riveted onto an aluminum carrier for weight savings, and they're more gentle on aluminum cassette bodies. Shimano has improved their manufacturing quality; now they can make the ramps stronger because they can build to tighter tolerances. And the ramps themselves have been revised for faster shifting.
The Ultegra CS-6700 Cassette has ten cogs and comes in the following ratios: 11-23, 11-25, 11-28, 12-23, 12-25. It comes with a nice alloy lock ring. The finish is Chrome (a color, not old-style chrome-plating).
The 11-23 includes: 11,12,13,14,15,16,17,19,21,23
The 11-25 includes: 11,12,13,14,15,17,19,21,23,25
The 11-28 includes: 11,12,13,14,15,17,19,21,24,28
The 12-23 includes: 12,13,14,15,16,17,18,19,21,23
The 12-25 includes: 12,13,14,15,16,17,19,21,23,25
- Tallest cogs riveted onto aluminum carrier for durability
- Variety of ratios for versatility
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hard to beat
Excellent price point for the quality you are getting, this cassette is a blast
Light, durable, and cost effective
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
I have this on my every day bike. My favorite gear has yet to burn out. Can't be happier.
Great cassette!
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
Easy to install, great quality and lighter from my old 105 set. put them on my race wheels and they work great. I went to the 11x28 to give me 1 higher gear and 1 lower gear and that's helped my riding a lot.
Inexpensive lightweight-ness...
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
Love these 10 speed cassettes! Lightweight, cheap, and crisp shifting. Plus backcountry always has great deals on them!
Thanks for the review Sterling! Super helpful to get this feedback out to the community.
I currently have a Dura Ace 7800 (10 spd) front and rear derailleur with a Compact front crank set (50/34). Would the Ultegra CS6700 cassette 11 x 28 work with my setup?
I have been asking my self the same question there are a few answers at this link - http://www.velocipedesalon.com/forum/f40/7800-cassette-supply-drying-up-27886.html
Great Cassette
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
I use the 11-25 on a DH bike and it works great. Shifts super crisp and is fairly light weight
Great Product
Solid Shimano Performance.
Best for the Money
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
I have used DA, Ultegra, Sram 1050/1070/powerdome and a few other smaller brands, and keep coming back to the ultegra. The higher end cassettes wear out too quickly, even for racing only my DA cassette was toast after less than one season and the Sram Red was not much better. Ultegra is the best balance between shifting performance, weight, and long life. For 85 bucks you really can't beat it. In fact i have an Ultegra 11-25 that i have over 30,000 miles on and its still truckin.
rock solid performance at reasonable $
simply works. not too heavy, very strong/durable, and the price isn't outrageous. i'm running dura-ace cranks on main bike, and ultegra cranks on my 2nd bike, both 53/39 with the 12-30 ultegra cassettes which give me some extra range, especially at the lower-end for climbing. the jumps on the bigger cogs in the cassettes are noticeable to the eye, but shifting is still very smooth with both bikes using Ultegra Di2 derailleurs. great all around product.
Bang for your buck
If you want to shed a few grams, then put that croissant down. No need for Dura Ace, and compared to Sram's older high end cassettes these Ultegra cassettes are much cheaper and quieter. Worth every penny, and when you can find them for around 50 it is even sweeter. Shifts are smooth and quiet.
I use Rival shifters, brakes, and rear derailleur with an Ultegra 12-25 cassette, Ultegra front derailleur, Sram Red 53/39 crankset, and yokozuna cables. Couldn't be more satisfied with the performance of my Frankengruppo drivetrain
Is this a 10-speed or an 11-speed?
Is this a 10-speed or an 11-speed?
10-speed. The 6800 series is 11-speed.
Solid and reliable
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
My favorite cassette by far, great shifting and price allows me to have enough cassettes for training and race wheels.
I have a 50/34 compact front and 12/25...
I have a 50/34 compact front and 12/25 10-speed Ultegra CS-6700 rear cassette on a 2012 Cervelo P2. I'm not a small guy and struggle on some of the local IMWI hills. Would the 11/28 rear cassette work and do I need a new chain? Thanks for your advice! Peter
The 11/28 would work as long as it is within specification of your rear derailleur, may require a medium cage. Check your RD model number on shimanos site and it will give you that info. As for the chain, you should be fine.
Performance at the right price
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
This cassette offers many different sizes for different terrains. I use a 12x23 on the flat roads where I live and a 11x25 when I travel to the mountains. The shifting is excellent and the price point allows you to replace the cassette as it wears out without breaking the bank.
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
I think I've said this before on other items but its true: Its Shimano! its going to be awesome. I've ridden Dura Ace, 105 and Ultegra and for the money Ultegra wins hands down. I went with 11-28 for cross season.
I have a FSA Gossamer 50/34 crank with...
I have a FSA Gossamer 50/34 crank with Ultegra 6700 Rear and Front Derailleurs. Will this cassette work on my bike (it is a 2013 Cervelo P2)? What gearing would you recommend for New England's hilly terrain?
This cassette will work. Go for the 11 x 25. On a compact crank a 34/25 ratio will get you over the hilly terrain.
Great gear ratio
This is a fantastic cassette. It is very durable and light weight. I got the 11-28 to help assist in climbing our steep Utah canyons. The gear ratio is awesome and definatly helps to easy my achy, aging knees! It sucks getting old.
upgrade for my Pinarello FP Team
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
my '12 FP came with the 105 cassette and immediately upgraded to the Ultegra completing the drivetrain to full Ultegra components. I went with the 12-25 ratio that the stock set up called for.
Great affordable replacement for D-Ace
Live in Utah and spend a lot of time climbing, my bike came with Dura-Ace and I just couldn't bring myself to dish out the cash for an 11-28 Dura-Ace cassette. Really negligible weight difference and way cheaper. My last Ultegra cassette went 3 years commuting and was still fine when I sold my old bike. Best value in cassettes, unless you race for a living this is the one.
Will the CS-6700 11-28 cassette work as...
Will the CS-6700 11-28 cassette work as replacement for CS-4600 10 speed 12-30? What do you think about chain length?. Bike is full TYiagra compact double 50/34 up front.
I would recommend that you consult your local bike shop mechanic (and you could be a nice person and buy him or her a drink in exchange for the advice). But if you are the "do it yourself" type... this would be a suitable replacement, you won't miss that 30 tooth cog. Ultimately, chain length will not be a problem, although you may have to shorten the chain slightly. Just ensure that your current chain is compatible with the CS-6700 (and isn't worn out). If it is significantly worn or stretched, get a new one.
That said, I would check the minimum capacity of your rear derailleur, verify that it can work with an 11 tooth cog (it probably can). The upper capacity won't be an issue since it currently manages 30 teeth. Hope this helps.


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