text:
Monday, May 25, 2009
Santa Monica, Home Of Beach Day Traffic Disasters And Near Death Experiences Riding To The Video Store.
Meghan and I decided to ride our tandem over to the local video store extraordinaire, Vidiots, to pick up a couple movies for a double feature. Vidiots by the way has a pending issue with the city over their famous window paintings that change seasonally and are full of movie references. They violate some obscure window painting signage law on the books about percentage of window space that is painted, though they have been a landmark here for over a decade. Typical bureaucratic morasses, but if you would like to voice your ire over this, they have a petition in the store.
We decided to take Broadway to Ocean to Pico to be in bike lanes and bus lanes for the majority of the ride. This should have been a relatively uneventful trip, but on a popular beach day sort of weekend, which will increasingly become almost every weekend, it can become a minefield of close encounters of the automobile kind. The better the weather for cycling, the worse the drivers, which makes cycling much more stressful precisely when it should be more pleasant. Ironically if more people rode bikes to the beach and downtown Santa Monica, than we wouldn't have so much traffic, but since so many do drive, and drive like such god damned maniacs, it discourages cycling. It doesn't help that the all the bike lanes dead end as soon as you hit downtown. There are the bus lanes which cyclists are allowed to ride in, but anyone who has seen a busy day in downtown Santa Monica knows that bus lanes are really right turn lanes for motorists and through way lanes for swerving taxis and clueless tourists.
It is not uncommon on busy days Downtown for intersection rules to become optional, and rights of way to become fuzzy guidelines. Motorists stranded in the intersection blocking oncoming traffic and trying to nudge their way through stuffed pedestrian crossings is a common sight. As we approached Ocean, a city worker in a City Of Santa Monica stamped pick up truck decided he was above the rules of the road and skipped out of the backed up Eastbound traffic on Broadway and crossed the double yellow lines to drive the wrong way, barreling right toward us as we moved into the left lane for our turn. We shouted at the driver as I steered us a safe distance away, and he scowled at us and seemed aghast that we dare question his "right" to drive on the wrong side of the road for a short cut. The City of Santa Monica, always setting the example for traffic carnage.
We finally get to Vidiots after some sketchy conditions on Ocean as drivers cut us off to make right turns without signaling and some temporarily parked vehicles in the bike lane. After we picked up our movies we used the nearby pedestrian crossing to get to the other side of Pico, walking the tandem, as this is the easiest way to get going back the other way. Meghan hit the flashing pedestrian button as an extra precaution. As an extra extra precaution when I walk a bike through a crossing I always put the bike on the side facing oncoming traffic as an extra shield. In the case of our monstrous steel tank of a tandem, I couldn't think of a better shield.
Well sure enough some ass hole on a cell phone comes barreling down Pico and slams the brakes just short of a foot from the bike I was about to throw into his car if he went an inch closer. Just as the first driver came to a stop an irate women behind him drove swerving around him, again using the wrong way traffic lane as a shortcut, only to realize she had to stop too because we were trying to use the damn crosswalk. This of course left her stopped on the wrong side of the road. Meghan had already started yelling at the first driver, who sheepishly tried to hide his cell phone when he realized he had been caught red handed. At the end of my fuse for the day I flipped off both of the drivers and was just short of pulling my u-lock. We often talk of cycling rights, but pedestrian rights are just as important and just as violated. Meghan was really jittery, worrying that I could have been hit.
We took Main St. cutting across using the new bike lane by City Hall to skip the carnage on Ocean on our way back to Broadway. The ride back was less eventful, but we were both quite on edge, and quite frankly pissed off at the total disregard for human life that was far too frequent for a simple ride to the video store. A stop at the Co-Op for some snacks calmed our nerves, and we decided to walk the bike home from there instead of ride. Santa Monica does not deserve the Bronze award from the League Of American Bicyclists, and the LAB has lost a lot of creditability in my eyes for how casually they pass these awards around. If they spent some time riding these streets instead of reading what looks nice on paper, they would realize what a farce it is to be awarding Santa Monica.
Santa Monica at this point may be doing a better job than most places in Los Angeles, but Los Angeles is absolutely terrible, so that's not a real basis for comparison. Right now in Santa Monica there is a half-assed commitment to support cycling, until the whole ass is committed, no more shiny awards. Until the city devotes half as many resources as it does to harassing critical mass as it does to ticketing maniac drivers who routinely endanger the lives of cyclists and pedestrians, not to mention other drivers, no more shiny awards. Until an experienced road bike racer with impeccable bike handling skills can feel safe riding in the city, let alone a normal person, no more shinny awards. Until city employees respect the rules of the road, instead of driving like they are the sole owners of the pavement, no more shinny awards.
6 comments:
- Brent said...
I don't think any city deserves awards until their council members provide constituents with bike lanes/paths on which they would allow their children to ride to school. Lesser bike lanes accommodate fearless riders, but do little to encourage new ones. By contrast, if a path is safe enough for children, it's safe enough for everyone.
- May 25, 2009 at 1:31 PM
- jhaygood said...
Santa Monica has pieces of bike-friendliness scattered around like pixie stiks. But we all know that getting from point A to point B always requires some improvisation, retreating to the sidewalk, and other tricks not for the uninitiated (to get all double-negative on you).
You mention the new lane past City Hall - my recollection is that once you get to Colorado, you're on your own again in hostile territory, right? Downtown is a mess for bikes - the very place it should be helpful...
- May 26, 2009 at 6:40 AM
- Gary said...
The City Hall bike does in fact dump you into Colorado, which we took along with 4th to get back to Broadway. Although neither Colorado nor 4th is all that friendly for bikes, ironically, it felt a lot safer than riding Ocean to Broadway, which does have a bike lane. Ocean becomes like a second Pacific Coast Highway if the weather is good.
- May 26, 2009 at 7:46 AM
- jhaygood said...
Yes, the bike lanes can be iffy (the one going up Ocean Park is about 2" wider than the reach of the doors of the parked cars...) and nothing says "second class citizen" like the way the lanes come and go in the crosstown streets (like 11th) at every intersection, to make way for the left turn lanes. Cars come first, after all.
Getting anywhere by bike is a patchwork deal, and definitely not family-friendly. We use the bike trailer every day and often neither the street nor the sidewalk works - we've just learned the routes that we can fit into.
And the really sad thing is, Santa Monica actually IS better than most other areas of LA...
- May 26, 2009 at 8:49 AM
- jericho1ne said...
I also feel that Santa Monica is better in comparison to the rest of LA. But this doesn't quite call for an award, the city seems more like it tolerates bikes, it's not "bike-friendly" just yet. maybe we should be getting a Honorable Mention and a swift kick in the ass to actually step it up and do better.
- May 27, 2009 at 10:42 AM
- jhaygood said...
Oh man that is SO a new category we need to suggest to the LAB... "And to Santa Monica we award the Swift Kick in the Ass Award for Lukewarm Commitment to Bike Friendly Infrastructure in a Location Ideally Suited to Movement Away from Completely Car Centric Transportation."
OK, the title needs work. But a Swift Kick in the Ass award is an excellent idea, and I mean that seriously. After looking at all the things happening in NYC (this is just the latest I've seen: http://www.nytimes.com/2009/05/26/arts/design/26clos.html?_r=2 ) there could be real value in a little shame... "Well, they seem to be able to make things more bike friendly in NEW YORK CITY!"
- May 27, 2009 at 11:36 AM


text:
Google is my friend
Here is how to make a vacuum pump with the appropriate switch. Basically it is a vacuum powered "ignition advance regulation valve" switching a "220v. microswitch". This option is simple and inexpensive.
The only issue might be finding the IARV, but a wreckers would probably have one from an old carburettor car..

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Tips for kitchen remodel
Tip 1 Kitchens are all about function
Maximizing your storage is essential to
having a great kitchen. I have seen many
kitchens that have no place to put the frying
pans, no real pantry and no counter space
on either side of the cook top. These are
not functioning kitchens. I contend that all
cabinets less than 12 inches wide are useless.
If you are going to spend the money to
remodel your kitchen, let a designer help
you maximize the storage space. No more
trips to the basement to get that pan or roll
of paper towels. At Dream Kitchens, I
guarantee we will give you at least 30%
more storage.
Tip 2 Personalize your kitchen
Kitchens are the center of our life. Try adding
a custom backsplash, a piece of stained glass,
or some moldings. Try contrasting stains
or mix up some custom paint. There are
endless ways to personalize. Generally, I go
to someone's home, look at the colors and
styles in the rest of the house and bring them
into the kitchen. Or, show us pictures of what
you like. We can make your kitchen showcase
your style and set the mood for your home.
Tip 3 Since the kitchen is the center of your
life, open it up to the rest of your home
Today, the cook wants to be part of the party.
An open floor plan that connects the kitchen
with the dining room, or even better, a family
room, let's you use countertops as a buffet, or
watch the Super Bowl while preparing food in
the kitchen. Watchers and helpers should be
on the fringe where they can talk to you but
not get in the way. It is best to lay out your
kitchen so you can do dishes and prepare
food, chat with your guests and still see
your favorite television show. We can make
this all possible.
Tip 4 Get rid of the clutter
Most people's countertops are packed with
the coffeemaker, toaster, food processor,
knives, spices, and pantry items. This makes
it almost impossible to prepare food and
makes the kitchen look messy. Have a place
to store everything so you can see and use
those beautiful countertops. At Dream
Kitchens, we will store everything away so
you are ready for company any time of day!
Tip 5 Make your space efficient
There are many places we should get exercise
but the kitchen is not one of them. Every
item should be close to where it is used.
Good cooking is about timing and everything
should be at your finger tips. Most kitchens
have pots and pans stored many steps away
from the stove, so you have to walk, get down
on your knees, and then unstack and restack
the pots to access a pan. I don't get on my
knees for anyone. Dishes should be stored a
step away from the dishwasher and sink and
dish towels should be handy. Keep the plastic
wraps near the fridge. Everything should be
at your fingertips just where you need it.
Kitchens are where we spend
the most time. Kitchens should
be beautiful, organized and
Nina Hackel
Dream Kitchens
139 Daniel Webster Highway
Nashua NH 03060


text:
U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette says House Republicans are conducting an "invasive investigation" into Planned Parenthood, which includes an extraordinarily broad and burdensome request for documents.
Congressman Cliff Stearns, R-Fla., is the chairman of the House subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations that is pushing for documents that pertain to the organization's financial information.
Rep. Henry Waxman, D-Calif., joined DeGette, a Denver Democrat, in penning a letter to Stearns that questions whether "Planned Parenthood is being singled out as part of a Republican vendetta against an organization that provides family planning and other medical care to low-income women and men."


text:
This course is an interdisciplinary study of gender.
Emphasis is placed on the theoretical approaches
to studying gender. These approaches include
examining the impact of race/ethnicity in gender
roles, socialization of men and women, and the
role of gender in major institutions (for example,
the family, media, and education). This course is
designed for developing critical thinking skills in
exploring issues of gender through feminist analysis
of structures of privilege and oppression. This course
will be useful for those considering careers in the
social sciences, social work, teaching, counseling,
and nursing. (FT) AA/AS; CSU; UC; C-ID SOCI 140.


text:
bigstrads wrote:warriorsstepup wrote:Sorry to say Bada but some people do in-fact like kids on this board, just an observation. Peace love and unity, am done with this thread.
Errr, what?.............what the hell does Bada and liking kids have to do with this?
I meant to say act like kids that sounded so wrong, but am sure you are smart enough to pick that up. Discussions do help here in understanding certain issues better. The whole Rihanna incident and discussion gave me a broader view of assaulting women and people in general. For the thread to go down means some members are acting like kids, going with the back and forth na na na. I mean the whole she looks terrible with out make-up was not necessary. People acting like kids or un-adult like, being inconsiderate, having to make one of the modes step in to hush or close the matter.


text:
No longer does being middle class mean getting ahead. It now means just not falling too far behind.
That's according to the 16th quarterly Allstate-National Journal Heartland Monitor Poll released last week. Here, 54% of those surveyed defined the middle class as those who could still keep up with bills, not get too buried in debt, and not lose their jobs.
Continue Reading Below
Once basic economic goals--such as paying for a child's college education, retiring comfortably, or even just surviving a health care emergency -- are only realistic for the upper class, according to 40% of those surveyed.
Annual vacations, regular pay increases, quality healthcare, and even just basic job security -- these things are now only manageable for the upper class, about one-third of those surveyed reported.
"People are not really asking the Ronald Reagan question anymore--Are you better off than you were for years ago?--because they don't expect to be," said Ronald Brownstein, editorial director for National Journal, in a telephone interview. "Not falling through the floor is the new getting ahead."
If you really want to know how the economy is doing, don't ask an economist. Ask someone who still aspires to be in the middle class. "Over the last four years, Americans" views in this poll have been consistently right about the economy," said Allstate CEO Thomas J. Wilson in a press release "Today, they are sounding the alarm bell that the economy is not on track for sustainable growth."
People surveyed may know more about the economy because they bear the brunt of it. Here's what a few of them said:
"The middle class has become a treading-water position. …. Opportunities have been stifled in the past 20 or 30 years." -- Loren Cowdery, a graduate student who delivers pizzas in Bellingham, Wash.
"I feel sorry for my kids-they're just getting out of college-because they have nothing to look forward to. They're not going to have the ability in the near future to buy a home. There are thousands of people who are going to be stuck with their student loans." -- Tim Cooper, an equipment salesman who lives in the Chicago suburbs.
"Everything is going up, but wages are staying the same. By the time I retire, I hope I have Social Security, because other than that I've got nothing." -- Dale High, a 54-year-old trucker from Idaho.
The good news, though, is that almost everyone in America can still consider themselves middle class, especially now that they've lowered the bar.
Of those surveyed, 85% said they were at some level in the middle class -- 46% said they were truly in the middle, 26% said they were lower middle class, and 12% said they were upper middle class. Only 2% called themselves "upper class."
In a rare moment of optimism, those surveyed said they believe a typical middle-class family makes about $65,000 per year. Median household income, however, is just a little over $50,000, meaning half of all households make less than that.
If you want to know who is really in the middle class, put a few names from the Forbes rich list on one end of a chart, and names of some food stamp recipients on the other, and everyone in between is the middle class. You don't have to admit you're poor. You don't have to brag if you're rich.
Middle class people can't agree who they are, anyway, or who to blame for their decline.
A reader recently emailed me a 2010 from Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist Joel Pett of the Lexington Herald-Leader. It depicted a disgruntled character in six panels saying. "A corporation laid me off. A corporation took my house. Corporate cash is corrupting democracy. A corporation denied my claim. I hate the government."
Indeed, most surveyed blamed the government for their declining economic plights. According to the survey, 64% believe Congress is making things worse for the middle class and 45% believe President Obama is making things worse.
They also blamed big business, but to a lesser extent: 54% said CEOs of major U.S. corporations are making things worse for the middle class, and 55% said major financial institutions are making things worse.
Only 29% believe the nation is headed in the "right direction," down from 41% just last November. So much for the big vote.
The middle class agrees one of its biggest problems is an economy that is conspiring against it -- whether it's because of the soulless forces of technology and globalization, or the more insidious powers of systemic corporate and government corruption. They bounce from one party to the next, looking for change, yet none comes.
"Our political allegiance revolves more around cultural values than economic interests," explained Brownstein.
Guns, gay rights, abortions--voters help decide stuff like that. Economic policy, meanwhile, is more heavily influenced by the companies that can afford the most powerful lobbies.
That's why America's middle class is mad as heck and they're just going to keep right on taking it.
We invite readers to send us comments on this or other financial news topics. Please comment on Al Lewis' blog at tellittoal.com. We reserve the right to edit and publish your comments along with your name; we reserve the right not to publish reader comments.


text:
On Sunday, January 13—the feast of the Baptism of the Lord—Pope Benedict XVI baptized 20 children, remarking that they would be "united profoundly and for all time with Jesus, immersed in the mystery of his power."
Following an annual Vatican tradition, the Pope performed the baptisms during a Mass in the Sistine Chapel. In his homily, he said that Jesus wanted to be baptized, although he had no need for conversion or rebirth, because "He wanted to place Himself alongside the sinners."
"Jesus truly immersed Himself in our human condition," the Pope said. "He demonstrates solidarity with us, with the weariness we feel in trying to convert, trying to leave aside our selfishness, trying to tear ourselves away from our sins." Because He fully understands sinners, Jesus is moved with compassion for all humanity, the Pope said.
Speaking to the parents of the newly baptized children—who were infants recently born to Vatican employees—the Pope remarked that God welcomes as His own children. Comparing the day's baptisms with the Lord's entry into the waters of the Jordan, the Pope said: "The heavens have also opened over your children and God says: 'These are my children with whom I am well pleased.'"
Later, at his midday public audience, the Pope spoke again on Christ's Baptism, noting that it was the beginning of Christ's public life. He said that Jesus wanted to make a gesture of penitence and conversion, as "part of the same line of the Incarnation, of God's descent from the highest heaven to the abyss of hell."
In this Baptism at the Jordan, the Pope said, we see the Jesus who "chooses not to save himself, but instead to offer his life for truth and justice." He encouraged the faithful to take the lesson: "Being a Christian means living this way."
- CWN - January 14, 2013
Life, Interrupted
1 hour ago


text:
Khronos has released the OpenGL man page XML sources. This was done mostly at the request of people wishing to adapt the man pages to other output formats or language bindings.
You will need to have a reasonable understanding of Subversion, Docbook, XML, XSLT, Linux package management (if using Linux), and other components of the toolchain used to generate the man pages, before you're likely to have much success with them. A great deal of Docbook, XML, and XSL infrastructure may need to be installed on your system
The directory tree containing the current (OpenGL 4.x) API man pages is available for anonymous, read-only checkout in Khronos' Subversion server, at
If you have the Subversion command-line client installed, you should be able to check out the man pages into the directory 'man4' by executing the command
svn co --username anonymous --password anonymous https://cvs.khronos.org/svn/repos/og...sdk/docs/man4/ man4
Under 'man4' you'll find the OpenGL 4.2 man pages, both the Docbook XML source in this directory and generated XHTML+MathML in xhtml/ , and some supporting build and XSL infrastructure.
There are several other directories parallel to man4/ which may also be of interest:
* man3 - OpenGL 3.x API man pages
* man - OpenGL 2.1 API man pages
* manglsl - OpenGL Shading Language man pages
* mancommon - common infrastructure used by all the other man* directories
These can be checked out from Subversion using a similar 'svn co' command but replacing man4 with the corresponding directory name.
There are two files in the OpenGL.org Wiki containing additional documentation:
- Description of the tools used to build the man pages; how to install and make use of them if you want to build them yourself; and how to report problems.
- Some notes on viewing XHTML+MathML documents in different browsers.
Please read both the Wiki pages above completely and try doing what they suggest before asking for help. If you're only having setup problems (as opposed to finding actual bugs in the man pages), you should probably post in this thread where other people may be having the same problems.


text:
Louisianians of the Year
Eight of Our Favorites Making This State Great
Tab Benoit is one of this year's Louisianians of the Year.
Cheryl Gerber Photographs
(page 1 of 8)
If a state is the sum of its parts, we are pleased to announce that there are many good parts here – including these eight who have distinguished themselves during the past year. They are different in many ways, but the common denominator is that they all had a vision and the desire to excel. Louisiana benefits, and the state becomes greater – one person at a time.
Ministry to the Poor
Bernadette Barrett
Lake Providence
Sisters of the Holy Spirit and Mary Immaculate
Mission of Hope in a town called Providence
Some might call it the luck of the Irish, but to Bernadette Barrett, landing in a remote corner of Louisiana that is long on poverty and short on economic opportunity was a gift from heaven.
For the past 10 years, home for "Sister Bernie," as she is known to locals, has been a modest trailer in Lake Providence, a northeastern Louisiana town whose 4,000 residents mostly struggle to make ends meet. Here, the white Irish Catholic nun lives and works in a heavily black Baptist community, and she says she's completely at home. "I feel this is where God wanted me," she says.
It's a long way from Dublin, Ireland, where Sister Bernie grew up in a family of 10 children and where her cousins steered her toward the Sisters of the Holy Spirit and Mary Immaculate just after she finished high school. The religious order, founded in Texas in 1893, had a "receiving house" in Galway, and that's where Bernie started a journey that led to Louisiana.
The Sisters of the Holy Spirit initially was the brainchild of an Irish woman who had married a Texas man and inherited a small fortune when he died. The widow put her wealth to work on behalf of newly freed slaves in the region by building a church and school for their benefit, and she recruited women from Ireland to come to Texas and help.
The flow of help continued for decades, and in 1962, Sister Bernie arrived at the order's "mother house" in San Antonio. "We trained to be teachers, and we got our degrees by degree," she says with a laugh. In time, the sisters scattered to different areas to pursue their mission of helping black people in need.
Sister Bernie's mission led to Louisiana, where she taught school in Crowley, Lebeau, New Roads and New Orleans. In 2002, she answered a call for sisters in Lake Providence, where she now works as a community organizer and, she hopes, a unifier.
"This community is like most of the Delta – there are private schools for whites, and the public school is predominantly black," she says. "We work to get institutions to work together and give witness to the possibility of multiracial harmony."
One day may find her lobbying the City Council about blighted buildings or a problem with stray dogs. At other times she's working with economic development organizations to fund job training that can lead local youth and adults toward employment.
Although she has spent much of her career as an educator, Sister Bernie says she often feels more like a student in Lake Providence. "A lot of people up here have great faith," she says, "and they teach me a lot."


text:
If work or play takes you to Ohio's capital, Delta has a round-trip fare from LAX to Columbus for $233, including all taxes and fees. It is, of course, subject to availability.
There is no minimum stay, but there is a seven-day advance purchase requirement. Travel must be Mondays-Thursdays or Saturdays for travel through March 13.
Info: Delta, (800) 221-1212
Source: Airfarewatchdog
Follow us on Twitter @latimestravel, like us on Facebook @Los Angeles Times Travel.


text:
Katie's "Sweet White" Nursery
Like this entry? Favorite it below!
- Name:
- Katie
- Location:
- Newtown, PA
- Division:
- Light
- Inspiration for my palette:
- I've always admired white rooms. When we found out we were having a little girl I knew I didn't want to do a traditional girls room with pink walls but I still wanted her room to be feminine and beautiful. I thought this was the perfect opportunity to do an all white room with pops of pink.
- Colors used in my room:
- Benjamin Moore Dove White
- Tips for using color successfully:
- While I was pregnant I was often asked what the nursery theme was. When I would tell people that I didn't have a theme for the nursery and that it was going to be white, they looked at me like I was crazy, but in the end I think people are surprised with how colorful it actually looks even though the walls are white. My advice would be to go with your gut and don't let people persuade you otherwise. I know an all white room is not ideal for everyone (especially babies) but it works for us and we are thrilled with the way it turned out. (And thanks 217 Photography for the shoot!)
- Palette:
- Sweet White


text:
We just finished CES 2013, and my poor feet will be a long time recovering. While I still think it comes far too early in the year, this year's show did have a number of amazing announcements. Next year is slated to be even bigger, because a number of technologies we saw hinted at this year will begin to go mainstream and the overall theme will likely be "bigger is better."
It's still a whole year away, but let's go through what I think we'll see at CES 2014.
7-inch phones
One of the hottest products at CES this year was an Android-based smartphone with a 6.1-inch screen, which is within shooting distance of the ideal convergence product: a 7-inch tablet with phone capability and dual subsidies (one from the carrier, and one from the retailer). The result will clearly be a large phone optimized for media consumption and online shopping. A Retina-class display with a stronger backlight is a given, as is a very low entry price, tied to that two-year contract we've come to hate. But size shouldn't be a hindrance, since many of us have either shifted to using headsets, or holding our phones in front of us and talking to them. I also expect more people will be walking into light poles after these phones hit the market.
8K TVs
Yes, I know 4K TVs just launched. They aren't even in stores yet. But if nothing else, CES is about showcasing that the cutting-edge tech you bought the prior holiday season is obsolete, even if the new stuff is months or years out. This means that LG, Samsung, or Sony are likely to showcase the next generation of TV at CES 2014: the 8K TV. This technology will surely be one of those incredibly amazing moves that will keep you from fully funding your retirement yet one more year, but hey, look at it this way: You probably won't live till then anyway, thanks to global warming or an incoming asteroid.
Internet TV service from Apple or Intel
Intel is getting pretty close to launching its own TV service, which would be similar to what you get from a cable company, but delivered over the internet. Apple is on the same course, but isn't as well staffed. (Likely because Steve Jobs thought TV watching was for idiots. No, that's not true, he thought watching TV turned people into idiots.) In any case, expect at least one big (enough to make Netflix and Hulu obsolete), compelling Internet-based TV service to launch at CES 2014. Apple would never announce at the show, but could try to steal the momentum from it by announcing during the show someplace else, as it did with the first iPhone.
Lots more electric vehicles
Automakers only made tentative plans for electric vehicle launches at CES 2013, because during the planning stages, it still wasn't clear whether Obama would win or lose. If he lost, the electrical vehicle subsidies would have been toast. But since he won, expect to see electric car, scooter, motorcycle, and skateboard vendors to multiply massively in 2014, We'll walk away with many more electric alternatives to both gas and exercise. You may turn into a fat blimp, but at least you'll be riding in style!
One Chinese car company
One of the hotter sections of the CES show floor this year was automotive, and while Ford won for content, Audi clearly had Ford beat for staging. There were several Korean and Japanese car vendors at the show and one Italian (Fiat), but I didn't see a single Chinese car vendor at the show. Meanwhile, the tech section was dominated by Chinese vendors, including Hisense, the company that took Microsoft's old spot. Next year, I expect one Chinese car vendor to show up. While its cars will look a lot like cars from either US or European vendors, they'll also be high quality, and amazingly cheap. They are also more likely to perfect in-car entertainment, allowing it to be upgraded and be far more consistent between car lines. A carmaker with that kind of product could even scare the Koreans, but I'll bet they'll be having a problem getting through the DOT approval process and founding dealerships.
10-hour battery life on PCs and tablets, and bigger tabletop computers
The PC segment is due for a big change next year as Windows tablets and notebooks move, in mass, to a 10-hour battery life standard for x86 configurations. Meanwhile, the traditionally weaker ARM configurations will begin to match their Intel- and AMD-based competitors in power. Tabletop computers, a new form factor spearheaded by Lenovo this year, are likely to grow even bigger. We'll likely have one that is bigger than the huge 3M model – based on a big-screen TV – that was showcased this year. Think 30 inches and bigger. Of course, this will only happen if we seem some really compelling games this year. I'm still hoping the one I'm hooked on that runs on the Microsoft Surface table will get ported to Windows 8.
One big surprise
This will all be cool stuff, but I'm also expecting a few surprises at the show, like maybe the sneak early announcement of the PlayStation 4 or Xbox 720, the second generation of Nvidia's Shield, or even an electric vehicle (under development) that blends the excitement of a motorcycle, with Segway technology, and the safety of car. (Yep it is coming in 2014.) So if you think this year's CES was amazing, wait until next year. I think I'll hold off on buying that new 4K TV for a bit myself, until after next year's show.
Guest contributor Rob Enderle is the founder and principal analyst for the Enderle Group, and one of the most frequently quoted tech pundits in the world. Opinion pieces denote the opinions of the author, and do not necessarily represent the views of Digital Trends.
The views expressed here are solely those of the author and do not reflect the beliefs of Digital Trends.
Editors' Recommendations
- Here's everything Amazon and its partners announced for Alexa at CES
- Here's how to watch the Nvidia CES 2019 press conference
- Where are they now? A look back at last year's Top Tech of CES winners
- Bosch's CES-bound shuttle concept takes us on a trip to a not-too-distant future
- Original 'Shark Tank' star Kevin Harrington on what he loves about CES


text:
Dorothy "Flora" Collins, 97, passed away at the Hood River Care Center on March 12, 2012. Flora was born Dec. 28, 1914.
Services are pending with arrangements under the direction of Anderson's Tribute Center, 1401 Belmont Ave., Hood River, OR 97031; 541-386-1000. Please visit www.andersonstributecenter.com to leave a note of condolence for family.
Comments are subject to moderator review and may not appear immediately on the site. A user's first several comments must be manually approved by a moderator.
Please read our commenting policy before posting.
Use the comment form below to begin a discussion about this content.
Information from the News and our advertisers (Want to add your business to this to this feed?)


text:
Julie Stainbrook Photography
Welcome to my BLOG...
Thanks for stopping by! This BLOG is here to show a more personal side to me and my work, post sneak peeks, and announce specials! I am primarily based out of San Diego County and now also Midway, Ut . I LOVE what I do and have a passion for it. I have some really NEW and exciting things to offer in the near future. If you have any questions or would like to inquire about setting up a shoot or meeting to discuss a wedding...... don't hesitate to call or send an e-mail my way.
Website: {click here} Cell: 619-261-9317 E-Mail email@example.com
The new Website will be announced mid Febuary & is currently under construction!
Please take the time to update your information!
{NEW} BLOG - follow me
{NEW} FACEBOOK - become a FAN
{NEW} TWITTER - follow me :)
Thanks so much!
Twitter Updates
Twitter Updates
Monday, July 21, 2008
What a beautiful childl! I am so glad that we have the ability to freeze time and remember every detail about our little angels!
No comments:
Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)
"THANK YOU SOOOOO MUCH!!!! as always you know how to capture Edward and now the whole family. You are so amazing and talented it is always a pleasure to see you and we can never wait to see what you capture. As you know Ryan and I hate to take pictures, but you made it fun and easy. Ryan said it was the first time he did not mind it since you don't make it "uptight" its just fun and relaxed. I LOVED the sneak peek some of the pictures left me speechless and almost teary eyed. I can only imagine what the grandparents will think. We are so happy to have found you and can't wait for you to capture more of us in the years to come."
-Miriam, Ca
"Words can't even describe how much I stinkin love them. What a blessing your talent is to our family. You are awesome to have gotten so many great shots with my little wiggly worms. Love em, love em, love em!!!!"
-Tammy, San Diego
"Julie is an incredible photographer. She's not afraid to be hands-on to get the perfect shot! She did both our engagement and wedding photos and we could not have been happier. Not only were her shots great, but she got our proofs to us in no time at all. I can't wait to have babies so I can have Julie photograph them, too!"
-Haley, Huntington Beach
"We loved the pictures of our family that Julie took. In fact my husband was teary eyed when we viewed them and he saw one of himself and our son. We now refer to this picture as the "U2" picture as it looks like it belongs on the cover of one of the albums. He has this picture framed at work and he constantly gets comments on how amazing the photo is. I can't wait until our next sitting, Julie's pictures are amazing!"
-Suzanne, La Jolla
"Julie recently did a photo shoot for my family and son's 2nd birthday. One of our friends referred us to Julie and we couldn't have been more happy with the results. Not only did she meet us at our desired location on time, but she took the time to make sure we were able to get as many pictures of desired poses and locations we needed to pick the perfect one. We have gotten great reactions from our friends and used her photos to create a printed family album. I even have a friend out of state who is an accomplished photographer who commented to me that the pictures were outstanding. I highly recommend Julie, her professional approach and eye for what looks good."
-Jason, San Diego
"I trusted Julie with the photos for the most important day of my life. I was thoroughly pleased with the outcome. She captured every important moment and more on my wedding day, Not only did she do my wedding photos but she did my engagement photos as well, I know that I can look back on the photos and remember every detail of those days, all because Julie captured it. Thank you for everything! My husband and I love them and appreciate all she did for us."
-Kathryn, Oceanside
"Julie is wonderful to work with and her product is outstanding. We have used her twice and have been thrilled with the results both times. We get compliments all the time on her photography that is up in our home. She does a great job of capturing our child's personality! Her rates are very reasonable and we love owning the rights to all our images and being able to print them as we wish. We highly recommend Julie Stainbrook and plan on using her for years to come!"
-Sarah, Carmel Valley
"I just wanted to let you know how great your photos were for the wedding I coordinated. I know it isn't often where coordinators email the vendors they used to put on an event and let them know how much they appreciated the quality of work they provided to their client but I believe in giving credit where credit is due. So again thank you for your wonderful pictures, your quality of work, and your professionalism. I look forward to working with you again."
-Danielle, San Diego
"I love watching you work because you are such a natural. You always make everyone feel so comfortable. I can't wait to see the pictures! I was so impressed to watch you take such good care of the bride and groom. You got them plates of food and made sure they ate in a quiet place and even photographed that quiet, special moment! I've attended a lot of weddings but never seen that happen before!"
-Karen, Vista
"Julie was patient and worked well with my baby. She has a way to capture the perfect moment. It was difficult to choose just a few pictures to print because they were all so good. I have referred her to many friends that were equally as happy with their pictures. We plan on using Julie for more family photos. "
-Danielle , Carmel Valley
"We had Julie take pictures of our 2 week old baby girl and were so happy that we did. She takes amazing pictures and really has a way of capturing the moment. It's so nice that she is willing to come to you and take pictures where ever you want. She is so sweet and makes you feel very comfortable. We look forward to having her come back to take family photos this summer. She is so good at what she does and you wont be unhappy"
-Lynnette, Oceanside
"Thank you so much for our beautiful pictures! I can't believe how quickly you were able to turn them around, we really appreciate it. The photos are amazing and we had so much fun taking them with you...we've gotten tons of compliments not only on how great the pictures turned out but also on how professional you were at the wedding. Keith and I couldn't be happier with your services!"
-Quinn, San Diego
"Julie was able to capture some very sweet photos of our very very willful and wiggly 18-month-old toddler. We love sharing the photos with family and friends near and far. We look forward to another opportunity to capture our growing family in the coming months."
-LJ and Brent, San Diego
"We loved working with Julie. She was professional and very patient with our 2-year-old twins! Julie has a great eye for unique shots and knows how to take amazing pictures! We will be using her again!"
-Erika, Vista
"She was recommended to me by a mutual acquaintance. I viewed her work and appreciated the posted rates and explanation of what I was purchasing. I also love having ownership of the pictures taken. Before I hired her, I was impressed by the emotion and artistry she captures in her pictures."
"After having the engagement photos and now viewing the "sneak peek" of my son's wedding, I know I choose well. She is a jewel to work with and my only regret is that it will be a year before my whole family is together again so we can have the long-awaited family picture. With her of course! Thanks Julie for being so talented"
-An avid Stainbrook photo fan, Luana Vogelsang, Irvine
"When I was looking for a photographer for my wedding in 11/08, I came across MANY names and companies. When I looked into Julie, I found someone that was simple and to the point, which is exactly what I wanted! When I first met with Julie, I knew that she was perfect! I love that fact that she is a small one person show. I love to support individuals that do what they love, which is exactly what Julie does. During my wedding, she was there when needed and then 'behind the scenes' the rest of the time. She made the guests feel comfortable capturing the continuos enjoyment throughout the entire event. I have recommended Julie to a few colleagues over past several months to use in their up coming weddings and I really hope that they do. I know that once my husband and I have Children, Julie will be the photographer of the continuos upcoming special events that we share as a family!
-Stephanie Ritter, San Diego
Blog Archive
- ► 2009 (126)


text:
Thursday, August 6, 2009
Looney Tunes Glasses Commercial
Here's a commercial for the 1979 series of Pepsi Looney Tunes glasses. These were actually given away at any restaurant that served Pepsi products, but this ad is for "Del Taco". Pepsi did a LOT of these cartoon glasses during the 1970's, Matthew talked about the great 1973 Looney Tunes glasses in this post. The ad below isn't anything groundbreaking and doesn't even contain any animation... but it has Mel Blanc doing all the voices, making it worthy of a Misce-Looney-ous post!
3 comments:
- joecab said...
Looks like Friz Freleng drew the art on these, no?
- August 6, 2009 at 5:09 PM
- esahC said...
I heard a APM (Spongebob music cues) track in this...
- August 9, 2009 at 5:53 PM
- Debbie Anne said...
These glasses look more like they've been drawn by artists working at Western Publishing than Friz Freleng to me.
- August 24, 2009 at 8:04 AM
Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)


text:
Before you read the rest of this article, know that it may change your life forever. If you give mom the gift described below, she may never stop hugging you. Imagine how difficult that would make going to work or how hard it would be to attend school with mom sitting right by your side all day long. Still, if Mother's Day is about making mom feel special, this gift is sure to please. And best of all, you'll only need two things: a video recorder and your family.
As you may have already figured out, you're going to make a video for the special mom in your life. What kind of video? Well, that's really up to you, but we've got some great ideas to get you moving in the right direction.


text:
WELLESLEY, Mass. – MIT women's volleyball senior Katie Spielbauer (Lakeview, Mich.) became the first libero in the history of the New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) to be selected Athlete of the Year as announced by the league on Tuesday. Junior middle hitter Kristine Bunker (Falmouth, Mass.) joined Spielbauer on the all-conference first team while senior setter Alyssa Rothman (Plainview, N.Y.) and freshman middle hitter Ada Taylor (Durham, N.C.) secured spots on the second team.
A two-time first team all-conference honoree, Spielbauer leads the NEWMAC in digs (647) and digs per set (5.26) while ranking second in aces (64) and third in aces per set (0.52). She currently stands second in the MIT recordbook for career digs with 1,966 and is seventh in career aces with 185. Bunker, the 2012 NEWMAC Tournament Most Outstanding Player, earned her first award from the conference after ranking 13th in the nation in hitting percentage (.371) and fourth in the NEWMAC in blocks (84).
Rothman received her second nod from the league as she was a second-team all-conference pick during her rookie campaign. The NEWMAC leader in assists per set (9.96), she helped the Engineers pace the conference in kills and kills per set while standing second in hitting percentage. The first MIT rookie to collect NEWMAC accolades since 2008, Taylor is currently third in the country in hitting percentage (.432) and is tied for first in the conference standings for blocks (105).


text:
MLH150PSB06A Honeywell
Stock Qty: 0
Prefer to order through one of our trained sales representatives?
[email protected]
Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm Pacific
We accept Visa, Mastercard and American Express on domestic orders (USA and Canada)
MLH Series All Metal Pressure Sensor, Sealed Gage, Amplified, 0 psi to 150 psi Pressure Range, 1/8-27 NPT Port Style, 0.5 Vdc to 4.5 Vdc Ratiometric Output Type, Packard MetriPak Termination Type
Representative picture
Tech Specs
|Output Voltage
|Supply Current
|4.00 mA
|57.0 g
Series Description
MLH Series All Metal Pressure Sensor, Gage, Amplified, 0 bar to 10 bar Pressure Range, G 1/4 per DIN 3852-2 Port Style, 0.5 Vdc to 4.5 Vdc Regulated Output Type, Packard MetriPak Termination Type
- All-wetted parts
- No internal elastomeric seals
- Stable and creep free
- Reverse voltage and output short circuit protected
- Less than 2ms response time
- Easy customization
- Rated IP65 or better
- Exceeds CE heavy industrial EMC for use in areas of high RFI/EMI
- Amplified and temperature compensated
- Wide choice of connections and terminations
- Calibration for special pressure ranges
Typical Applications
- Diesel engines
- Refrigeration and HVAC/R
- General industrial and hydraulics
- Off-road vehicles
- Braking systems
- Natural gas vehicles
- Medical
The Honeywell part MLH150PSB06A is distributed by Electrol. The product that you are looking to replace may be brand labeled Microswitch, Hobbs, Honeywell, Data Instruments, Pepperl-Fuchs, Sensym, Senasys, Sensotec or Honeywell-Yamatake, all of which are trade names or previous joint ventures between Honeywell and other partners. The Micro Switch brand is a trade name of Honeywell Sensing & Control headquartered in Freeport Illinois and with manufacturing facilities worldwide including the USA, Mexico, France, Germany, the UK, China and Korea. Electrol has been a distributor of Micro Switch products since 1970.
Honeywell Sensing & Control is a world leader in electro-mechanical switching devices for industry, aerospace, medical and defense. The product line up now also includes sensors for pressure, force, humidity and temperature. Electrol stocks a broad range of Honeywell products for immediate shipment including switching devices for hazardous locations, hermetically sealed switches, pressure transducers and wide range of limit switches for virtually every application.
Stock Qty: 0
Prefer to order through one of our trained sales representatives?
[email protected]
Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm Pacific
We accept Visa, Mastercard and American Express on domestic orders (USA and Canada)


text:
Tigers Use Comeback to Earn Split Against Morehead State
Nashville, Tenn. – The Tigers used a late inning comeback in game two of their doubleheader against Morehead State to earn an Ohio Valley Conference split on Saturday afternoon at Tiger Field. Tennessee State earned an 8-6 victory in the nightcap after dropping the opener 5-1. TSU moved to 11-22 on the season and 2-6 in conference play. MSU is now 11-11 and 1-5.
Freshman Audrey Sensing ripped a two-out double into right center with bases loaded in the bottom of the sixth inning to take a 8-6 lead in game two. Sophomore Shea Morris picked up her second save of the season as she entered the seventh inning with no outs and two runners in scoring position and held the Eagles scoreless to secure the win.
Leadoff hitter Jennifer Givens and two-hole hitter Kiarra Freeman tried to set the table for the Tigers all day, as the duo registered 10 of the teams 19 hits. The pair each picked up singles in the first inning and proceeded to run a double steal putting runners in scoring position for Kacie Daugherty. The freshman outfielder grounded out to second, but gave Givens the chance to cross home plate and give TSU an early 1-0 lead.
In the 2nd inning, sophomore Tayler Shimizu added to the lead as she smashed a ball by a drawn in infield into right field that chased home Lindsey Burgess. The freshman catcher had led off the inning with her eighth double of the season.
MSU took the lead in the third with three runs only to see the Tigers charge back in their half of the fourth. With two outs, the two speedsters at the top of the lineup struck again. Givens stole her third base of the day after a single and moved to third on a base hit by Freeman. The freshman stole second base giving Daugherty another chance with two runners in scoring position. The lefty delivered with a two-run single up the middle plating Givens and Freeman as the Tigers reclaimed a 4-3 lead.
The Eagles would tie the game back up in the fifth and then took the lead by taking advantage of a Tiger error. They would also add another unearned run in the sixth to take a 6-4 lead.
The bottom part of the batting order stepped up in the bottom of the sixth as Brianna Roberts battled to earn a walk off starting pitcher Kelcey McMurray. Ashley Haynes followed with a single through the middle of the infield to get to Givens. The senior followed with a single down the leftfield line that landed square on the chalk just in front of the grass allowing Roberts to score to cut the MSU lead to 6-5.
Game one winning pitcher Katie Pfost entered the game with no outs trying to hold on to the one run advantage. After striking out Freeman, Daugherty singled to left to load the bases. Two batters later, Sensing stepped to the plate and delivered the clutch bases clearing extra base hit that propelled TSU to a win.
Olivia Gamache was credited with the win as she worked into the seventh inning. Gamache is now 4-11 as she surrendered 10 hits, four walks and six runs, four earned. The junior hurler struck out five batters on the day.
Game one saw TSU take an early lead as Jayna Hanawahine hit her third home run of the season. The freshman drove a hard line drive over the leftfield fence for a 1-0 lead. Morehead State would even the score in the fourth inning with an unearned run off Morris.
Morris and Pfost went toe-to-toe for six innings before the Eagles got the best of the Tiger pitcher with four runs on five hits in the seventh. Morris fell to 7-11 as she struck out five batters. Pfost earned the win as she fanned eight Tigers.
Givens finished the day going 5-for-7 with a walk, three stolen bases and three runs scored. Freeman was 5-for-8 and swiped three bases as well. Kacie Daugherty was 3-for-7 with a run and three RBI.
TSU will step out of conference on Tuesday evening as they travel to Knoxville to take on the No. 6 Tennessee Volunteers. The single game will begin at 7:00 pm ET. Live coverage can be heard on tsutigers.com.


text:
These December 2004 Accident Reports are provided by the National Transportation Safety Board. Published as an educational tool, they are intended to help pilots learn from the misfortunes of others.
Aircraft: Piper Twin Comanche.
Location: Boise City, Okla.
Injuries: 1 Fatal.
Aircraft damage: Destroyed.
What reportedly happened: Witnesses told investigators that the airplane initiated two go-arounds before departing the airport traffic pattern. The twin-engine airplane impacted terrain while maneuvering just north of the runway.
On-scene examination of the wreckage did not reveal any mechanical anomalies. An autopsy was performed on the 67-year-old commercial pilot. It revealed that his death was caused by a cardiac episode brought on by coronary artery disease. Inside the aircraft investigators found over-the-counter medication used to treat heartburn. The 10,700-hour pilot held a second class medical certificate issued in September 2004. The pilot did not disclose any medical problems at the time of the exam. However, during the autopsy it was determined that the pilot had at least two previous heart attacks before the fatal incident.
Probable cause: The pilot's incapacitation, resulting in a loss of aircraft control.
Aircraft: Cessna 150.
Location: Longview, Texas.
Injuries: None.
Aircraft damage: Substantial.
What reportedly happened: The 93-hour private pilot was nearing the end of a cross-country flight. He contacted the tower at his destination airport and requested clearance for landing. The aircraft was approximately four miles west of the airport when the engine lost power. The pilot's attempts to restore power were not successful. The pilot reported the problem to the tower and was given authorization to land on any runway. Unable to glide to the airport, the pilot elected to land in a field. He turned off the engine ignition switch and directed the airplane between two trees in an attempt to reach a suitable area. While maneuvering through the trees, the outer right wing hit a tree and the airplane settled to the ground, coming to rest in an upright position. The post-accident investigation found both fuel tanks contained just one inch of fuel each.
Probable cause: The pilot's improper in-flight planning which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
Aircraft: Beech Baron.
Location: Fort Pierce, Fla.
Injuries: None.
Aircraft damage: Substantial.
What reportedly happened: The pilot was on final approach to the runway. He had extended the flaps and thought he had extended the gear. He did not use a checklist. During the flare he noticed the airplane was low and noted he did not have three green lights indicating all wheels were down and locked. He reached for the landing gear selector handle, but it was too late and the airplane hit the ground.
Probable cause: The failure of the pilot to follow the checklist and extend the landing gear, resulting in a gear-up landing.
Aircraft: Cessna 195.
Location: Kilmichael, Miss.
Injuries: 2 Fatal.
Aircraft damage: Substantial.
What reportedly happened: The pilot had a total of 212 flight hours, including 96 in the accident airplane. Friends and family members stated the pilot and his son had just dropped off the pilot's in-laws and were getting ready to fly back to their home airport. The home of the pilot's in-laws was located near the airport. Witnesses at the in-law's house saw the airplane fly over the house around sunset in a north heading, turn around and fly toward the house at a low altitude. The airplane's left landing gear hit power lines that spanned a pond behind the house at an elevation of 75 feet. The airplane nosed over and hit the ground. The airplane cartwheeled between several trees before coming to a stop upside down in the backyard of the home. The left main landing gear spring had an impact mark a half-inch inch wide on the leading edge with evidence of electrical arcing observed. The left main wheel assembly was separated from the left main landing gear spring.
Probable cause: The pilot's ostentatious display, flying at low altitude, resulting in collision with a static wire power line, in-flight loss of control and collision with terrain.
Aircraft: Bede-4.
Location: Omaha, Neb.
Injuries: 1 Fatal.
Aircraft damage: Substantial.
What reportedly happened: The airline transport pilot had approximately 9,200 hours and had several type ratings, but according to friends he was new to the Bede-4 and had a tendency to skid in the turns. He was attempting to fly a landing pattern when the aircraft entered a stall/spin condition. The aircraft hit the ground nose first.
Probable cause: The failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed, which resulted in a stall/spin accident.
Aircraft: Piper Cherokee.
Location: Allentown, Pa.
Injuries: None.
Aircraft damage: Substantial.
What reportedly happened: During taxi at the departure airport the pilot noticed that the airplane required a significant amount of left rudder to remain on the centerline. The pilot did not believe the issue to be anything important and elected to continue the flight. Takeoff was normal. After performing maneuvers, he made a normal approach to landing. Upon touchdown the airplane veered violently to the right, departed the runway and struck a sign. The lower portion of the right main landing gear had separated from the airplane during the accident. Examination of the separated portion of the landing gear revealed no mechanical anomalies. The upper portion of the landing gear was forwarded to the Safety Board Materials Laboratory and found to have failed due to overstress cracking.
Probable cause: The pilot's improper decision to continue the flight with known deficiencies in equipment. Also causal was the failure of the right main landing gear due to overstress cracking.


text:
I'm finding facebook not useful for technical discussions of any kind. (LinkedIn is actually doing better, there. Or Element14.)
do anyone has faceook
I actually get a lot more done (since I don't have one) than my friends that do have a facebook.
People that suck at time management will always find a distraction to make them better at sucking at it.
it is always your own time you waste (but you might be wasting of some ones money)


text:
"Death Goes Postal" By Rosemary And Larry Mild
Description: A mesmerizing mystery that enchants from the first page to the last, Death Goes Postal heralds the advent off a charming new series. Filled with captivating characters and a plot to die for, Death Goes Postal takes readers on a wild—and wildly entertaining—ride. Death Goes Postal features reluctant amateur sleuths Dan and Rivka Sherman. Presented with an offer too good to refuse, the Shermans give up their successful professional careers to become owners of The Olde Victorian Bookstore in Annapolis, Maryland. But owning this bookstore turns out to be anything but by the book. Rare fifteenth-century typesetting artifacts leave a horrifying imprint in their wake: mugging, robbery, kidnapping—and murder. Risking life and limb, Dan and Rivka must piece together cryptic clues to solve this perilous puzzle and unmask the ruthless suspect behind the crimes. Will Dan & Rivka close the book on this crime spree once and for all?
Price: $14.95


text:
I had the opportunity to read through all of the submission, and I can tell you there were a surprising percentage of nominees who showed the kind of forward-thinking approach and innovation we love to recognize in the Best of Interop program.
Our judges worked long and hard to give our nominees fair consideration; one judge even viewed a finalist conference presentation while 35,000 feet in the air. But only a small number of products take the prize. After many hours of deliberation it's my honor to present to you our Best of Interop winners for 2013. – Steven Hill, Lead Judge, Best of Interop 2013
Best of Interop Grand Award and Networking Winner
Arista: 7500E Data Center Switch
Category Judges: Kurt Marko, Contributing Editor, InformationWeek and Network Computing
Eric Hanselman, Chief Analyst, 451 Research, LLC
Amidst all the buzz over cloud services, SDN and mobile networks, it's easy to forget that without a foundation of beefy switching hardware, none of those things are worth much. This year, Arista proved that big switches are back and that Moore's Law doesn't just apply to servers and smartphones. Providing a nice bit of investment protection, Arista builds upon the same 8-slot chassis that won the BOI Infrastructure category three years ago with completely re-engineered guts to create a switch worthy of huge networks brimming with virtual hosts.
The 7500E was the winner in both the Networking and Grand Award categories, and its specs are part of the reason: 30 Tbps backplane, or 3.84 Tbps per slot, supporting a mix of 10, 40 and 100 GbE, maxing out at 1,152, 288 and 96 ports respectively, with sub 4 μsec latency within a chassis. Addressing a complaint with the first-generation product, Arista expanded address tables and buffer space by more than an order of magnitude. Combined with its full set of L2 and L3 features, including MLAG, ECMP, and hardware accelerated VXLAN, the 7500E supports a number of cloud network designs, scaling out to over 100,000 VXLAN nodes in a two-tier architecture.
Aside from the specs, what really sets the 7500E apart from the competition is the embedded optical modules, which are used in place of standard CFP modules, in the 100 GbE cards. This means there's no need for expensive, separately packaged optics. The result is a dramatic reduction in the total cost per port. Using a 12:1 10:100 Gbps breakout cable, Arista claims to get the total cost per 10 GbE port, including optics, down to $1,220. Because the embedded optics only support multimode fiber, the company takes a risky bet that cost and convenience will trump distance for its data center customers, but we think Arista is right.
Arista faced stiff competition this year, with a deep field of 30 entrants in the networking category and two worthy co-finalists. The NetScout nGenius 3900 modular monitoring switch is an outstanding work of hardware engineering in its own right. It can slice and dice the available 11.5 Tbps of capacity across a mix of 1, 10 and 40 GbE ports, making it an outstanding foundation for a scalable monitoring network with long-term investment protection.
But there's more to networking than just hardware, and Aryaka's Network-as-a-Service is applying cloud economics and SaaS architecture and pricing model to the world of WANs. With its high availability infrastructure and various TCP and WAN optimization features, Aryaka's service allows businesses to deliver MPLS functionality with broadband Internet convenience. – Kurt Marko
Cloud Computing & Virtualization Winner
ExtraHop Networks: ExtraHop for Amazon Web Services
Category Judges:
Charles Babcock, Editor at Large, InformationWeek
David Linthicum, Founder, Blue Mountain Labs
ExtraHop for AWS does something that's not been possible before – offers visibility into how all parts of a customer's systems are performing in the cloud. Amazon has its own list of operational statistics that it feeds to customers, but it's not enough to find out what users really need to know. ExtraHop applies a "virtual tap" to the network traffic inside each running virtual machine, producing a copy of the traffic though "distributed forwarders" and performing full stream reassembly and content analysis.
It knows about the first DNS request from an interaction, the authentication clearance, database access, the middleware response and the last byte to be served out of storage. It can analyze the network traffic for transaction content, the events that are taking place as software modules talk to each other. With that analysis, an IT manager can get an answer to the question "What's happening in the environment right now?"
Application Inspection Triggers can isolate and highlight certain events. IT teams can define an event and parameters for an event, and can be notified if a system exceeds those parameters. One customer, Concur Technologies, uses the triggers to watch for systems that go beyond a 1MB cache, which identifies applications that are running up memory use. If it didn't have ExtraHop, Concur would have to configure logging to capture the stats on each memcache server, then analyze the log information; but that's cumbersome. ExtraHop does it automatically with a simple trigger.
ExtraHop works across all of a customer's workloads, both on premises and in AWS, automatically discovering and classifying applications and servers. If a new server appears on the network or an old virtual machine is decommissioned, ExtraHop detects that and adjusts accordingly. It's a real time monitoring tool for a dynamic and changeable cloud environment. - Charles Babcock
Data Center & Storage Winner
OCZ Technology: ZD-XL SQL Accelerator
Category Judges:
Howard Marks, Chief Scientist, Deep Storage.Net
Steven Hill, Lead Judge, Best of Interop 2013
OCZ Technology takes an interesting and unique approach to its new, SSD-based, storage/caching product. Rather than use a generalized caching method like most other PCIe SSD options do, the fourth-generation OCZ ZD-XL SQL Accelerator aims to improve the performance of Microsoft SQL server. This PCIe card offers a potent combination: a highly advanced, SQL-optimized "decision engine," lightning-fast flash memory, and wizard-based implementation software that lets database admins tweak caching variables and optimize performance based on a wide variety of workloads.
The secret sauce here is a low-latency, Data Path Cache Director that filters commonly called data requests to flash. It works in lockstep with a Cache Analysis Engine that makes advanced and statistically-optimized decisions on what data to cache. Not only does the system constantly monitor and dynamically tune current caching needs, it also offers a rule-based, pre-warming cache engine that lets administrators pre-load cache contents to accommodate specific workloads that run at scheduled times.
Many database tasks can be extremely storage-intensive, so for SQL Server customers it's easy to see how the ZD-XL SQL Accelerator solution goes beyond generalized caching algorithms used by many other SSDs. OCZ claims the ZD-XL SQL Accelerator improves database performance between 3 and 20 times, but as always, your actual mileage may vary. – Steven Hill
Management & Monitoring Winner
ScienceLogic: ScienceLogic EM7 v7.3
Category Judges:
Steven Hill, Lead Judge, Best of Interop 2013
Andrew Conry Murray, Editor, Network Computing
EM7 v7.3 begins with agentless auto-discovery that's capable of rapidly assimilating a huge array of vendor APIs, which allows it to build a detailed and extremely customizable map of your network environment. From there, an administrator can get anything from a 100,000 ft view to the granularity necessary to drill down to specific devices within the infrastructure.
What's even more interesting is EM7's ability to build reports and visualizations based on a wide variety of contexts - from small, local-office performance monitoring to global-scale carrier issues. It provides a large library of commonly-needed templates, as well as ability to craft custom HTML5 dashboards suitable for framing using your favorite tablet or smart-phone. But the big kicker that ScienceLogic EM7 introduced this year for version 7.3 is the ability to visualize your resources within the cloud.
One of the key weaknesses of the cloud today is the lack of a common API, something that would dramatically simplify the integration of cloud services and provide the degree of freedom of choice that cloud advocates initially promised.
Well, just like with our friends in the hardware community, it seems that standardizing APIs for the cloud is still like herding cats, which leaves a vacuum for a company like ScienceLogic to fill. And fill it they do, with new capabilities that now extend to public services like AWS; as well as to hybrid and private cloud applications. It also provides support for converged compute stacks like Cisco UCS, VCE Vblock, and Flexpod; not to mention granular visibility all the way down to the hypervisor and VM level for virtualized workloads. The EM7 v7.3 is pretty much the network administrator's equivalent of Batman's amazing utility belt, offering practically any customizable tool you need when you need it. You can see the EM7 in operation for yourself in the InteropNet NOC on the expo floor at Interop Las Vegas. – Steven Hill
Next page: Performance, Security, Mobility, Best Startup


text:
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – Senior Mitchell Kates (Colts Neck, N.J.) had another honor added to his basketball resume today when the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) announced the 2012-13 Capital One Academic All-America Division III Men's and Women's Basketball Teams. Kates, the only player from the New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) named to the honor, was selected to the second team. Kates is the eighth player in the history of MIT men's basketball to receive Academic All-America honors.
Kates turned in another outstanding season for MIT in his senior campaign. The team leader in assists and steals, he leads the NEWMAC in steals per game (2.4 spg) and is second in the league in assists per game (4.8 apg) and has set school career records in each of those categories. He is currently second on the team with his 15.0 scoring average and leads the team with his 83.0 shooting percentage from the free throw line. Nationally Kates ranks among the top-50 players in Division III in assists and steals.
A preseason All-America selection, Kates was a fourth team All-American after his junior campaign when he averaged 14.2 points, 5.4 assists and 2.3 steals to help lead MIT it its first ever NCAA Final Four appearance. A three-time All-NEWMAC selection, Kates carries a 3.52 (4.0 scale) GPA as an Electrical Engineering and Computer Science major at MIT.


text:
Coconut and fruit of the coco palm (Cocos nucifera), a tree widely distributed through tropical regions. The seed is peculiarly adapted to dispersal by water because the large pod holding the nut is buoyant and impervious to moisture. The trees therefore establish themselves naturally on small islands and low shores bordering the tropical seas. The tree grows to a height of 60–100 ft (18–30 m), with a smooth cylindrical stem marked by the ringlike scars of former leaves. It bears at the top a crown of frondlike leaves and yellow or white blossoms.
The number of nuts varies; a well-cared-for tree may yield 75 to 200 or more annually. The mature fruit as it comes from the tree is encased in a thick, brown fibrous husk. The nut itself has a hard woody shell, with three round scars at one end; the embryo lies against the largest scar and emerges through it as a developing plant. Through this easily punctured spot the "milk" of the young coconut may be drained.


text:
Chris Brown Teams Up With 2 Chainz + Snoop Dogg on 'Oh Yeah'
Chris Brown's just-released song 'Oh Yeah' features the ubiquitous rapper 2 Chainz and veteran rhyme-slinger Snoop Dogg. Unfortunately, the track will not appear on Brown's upcoming album 'Fortune' (due July 3). Nevertheless, the song is available for purchase on iTunes, which is probably best.
The Drumma Boy-produced single actually leaked online this past April without guest verses from 2 Chainz and Snoop Dogg. So, we guess you can call this the 'Oh Yeah' remix.
On the bump-and-grind song, Brown is his usual bad boy self hollering at the ladies in the club. "Two bad ones with me / It's three something in the morning, get it / Jump hump into the morning, I get it / Her mouth open she yawning, get it," raps Brown.
Meanwhile, 2 Chainz is getting his flirt on, with his shorties rapping, "Me you and her / When I leave, I swerve / Let me see that candy purrr / 2 Chainz best for her." But it's the D-O-Double G who lays his veteran mack down. "Champagne, campaign / Aw, man / Turn up the flame / Burn up the flame / Pop in my game / What's my name, what's my name," he raps.
'Oh Yeah' follows behind Brown's previously-released videos 'Don't Wake Me Up' and 'Till I Die,' featuring Big Sean and Wiz Khalifa.
Listen to Chris Brown, 'Oh Yeah' Featuring 2 Chainz and Snoop Dogg


text:
Biden for 2016? It Looks Possible
Political allies of Vice President Joe Biden have concluded that he can win the 2016 Democratic presidential nomination, even if Hillary Clinton enters the contest. Colleen McCain Nelson reports on the News Hub. Photo: Getty Images.
This transcript has been automatically generated and may not be 100% accurate.
... the the ... it's more than three-year steel election day twenty sixteen but already at clash of Titans is in the works for the Democratic nomination ... political allies of Vice President Joe Biden thinks he can win in twenty sixteen even if ... Hillary Clinton enters the contest ... and they are seeing the waters for a potential fight and Tennessee candidacy Colleen McCain Nelson joins us from Washington Kelly good morning ... morning okay so ... what steps are they taking ... Widens ally to set up a candidacy ... well as you know they're still lot or a CSO this sentencing at this point says I think I'm behind the scenes but there's talk about whether ... Joe Biden said go ahead and say that that set up a political action committee that would allow him to raise money and whispers that's to their democratic and it's it would allow him to pay for ... some political travel ... and also just kind of quietly laying the groundwork insanity key states we side job I didn't go to South Carolina for ... a Democratic fundraiser ... in May ... next month is going to go to I left for that time her considered Friday this week is going to raise money for it again you can share ... conveniently it is all this happen to be the states that hold the first nominating contests okay Colleen is is this all just ... completely quixotic in a witty but polls show the Geely clan is up ... pretty significantly the war of words that mean what what goes on show ... I'm so in the process you leave for her apron ... at at this point said and I think the months and finance the conventional wisdom is Ardi become that if Hillary Clinton brands ... the film which is clear that no Democrat would dare challenge had backed ... by backers are quick to point out that's that in the years leading up to two thousand ate ... Carrie Clayton's canteen to look like a dagger night it's a lot of people believe that it was unbeatable ... heading into two thousand E and a lot can happen in three years and so ... that they're laying the groundwork so that they're ready said they can make a decision when the right time ... see usually its GDP is ... almost a shoo in for nomination if he wants to correct ... absolutely it ... history shows that sad vice president usually just kind of glad wins the nomination you have to ... put that although in a nineteen fifties hero Harry trimmings ... and Vice President Al than Barclays not a household name was the last ice president who didn't get his party's nomination ... and so it's certainly a bizarre situation have said the men's prison in the way into the race as an underdog meanwhile Hillary ... a clan obviously has made any commitments of course but ... she's already ... picked up some marquee talent from the ... Obama ... campaign ... correct ... right ... right there's a lot of activity around here in Clinton even though she is a saying this is in the race you see a lot of ... women from people who are preparing for her entry into the race and said ... see hired a ... couple sets overweight since Obama is canteen ... and ends twenty twelve a and Zach and they say they're they're planning to work for her excitement addresses of those in the race and so ... that's ... an interesting new but at this point we're all just trying to read a lot of different tea leaves as ... the asthe are still awful lot of time last ... year it's it's way too soon to be talk about this I feel bad ... for talkin bout the


text:
Join over 80,000 others who are connecting with their cousins and common researchers!
FamilyTreeCircles is easy and free.
I currently live in Salem, Oregon. I was born in Memphis, Tenn., in 1950. I have been researching my ancestry since about 2004. I love history and love learning about it and where my ancestor's fit into it. Very exciting.... Love to sew, read and spend time with my church friends and family.


text:
1. Thanks for all your emails, DMs, and comments on my last post. No matter what, whenever you put something out there that makes yourself a little vulnerable it can be scary. Last night I started to feel like it had been a mistake after more than a few of my friends texted or called me totally confused and then appalled after googling to see what I was talking about. Having to rehash and talk about something that had been hard for me to deal with wasn't fun at all. I woke up this morning feeling better though, and happy that I was able to share my feelings on the situation. It was a huge growing experience and I'm grateful for it as strange as it is, and it felt good to finally address it, and just be done with it. I won't be writing about it again, and like I told one friend who called me about it last night and wanted to fill me in on what was being said over there, I don't care to know. They have their space, I have mine...and that's okay. I understand that being public and writing a blog garners attention, both positive and negative, but I don't need to seek out the negativity. Why on earth would I do that? A wise friend told me "what I don't read can't hurt me," and it's so true. At some level, even through the "but I don't care" we all care about shit like this, but continuing on this journey there is no room in my world for unconstructive criticism or meanness. However I am ALWAYS open to constructive criticism or commentary so please comment me, email me, reach out to me...I am always all ears. Although I do write this blog for my own enjoyment, it has grown and evolved into more now, and so I do believe it's important to listen to input and move forward accordingly. And I think that's all I have to say about all of that besides one more big thank you to those of you who sent me kind emails and left thoughtful comments. Let's move on now (again...haha!) because I'm boring and annoying even myself.
2. So my totally embarrassing love for bad (amazing?) television has taken another turn for the worse. Henry's been going to bed at 7pm but now sleeping until 8am, so I've been able to stay up until midnight most nights and the past couple of evenings I've gotten sucked into a new show...Hart of Dixie. Hank walked in the living room and watched maybe 2 minutes of the last episode I watched and walked out laughing, shaking his head. I don't know what it is but I just love shows like this- the cheesier the better. So add this one to that list, right alongside Make It Or Break It. I've only had time to watch a few episodes but I'm really enjoying it...even though I feel like Rachel Bilson might not be such a great actress in this role. But surprise, surprise, I don't even care!
3. I've been trying to really think of a theme for 2013. I'll be posting about this over the weekend or Monday, but last year I chose one and this year I'll be doing the same. I feel like I'm always working on goals of some sort, so it's easiest for me to pick an overall theme or idea and just go with that. I just finished reading Happier at Home by Gretchen Rubin and it's completely inspired me, so I think I may lean towards a more home-oriented idea. We'll see. I also have more-specific blog goals to share, that I've already been working towards (ahem, more personal posts). Do you do goals, resolutions (I feel like these are different than goals for some reason), or themes? Do tell!
4. I originally named this post "3 Things," but after thinking about this all morning I wanted to write about it. A dear friend of some of my best friends passed away yesterday. And so all of this- that website, the negative feelings, stupid television shows, themes, goals, whatever, everything, anything, all of it, is trivial. Yesterday's post embarrasses me in this aftermath. It does not matter. Me and my feelings and my paragraphs do not matter. I won't pretend to have been friends with Matt, but I do know how he affected every single person he knew- he was sunshine, joy, and so this loss, my friends' loss, affects me. It makes me think a lot about this life and what I'm doing in it, how I'm spending my time, and who and what I'm surrounding myself with. I sit here while Henry is napping and I imagine my life without all of the things I hold so important and try and pare it all down to the most important things. My family, this love. That is all. It breaks my heart to know my friends' friend won't get to experience all of this. It breaks my heart that things like this happen and we have no control. I hate this world as much as I love it. I don't understand so much of it and it confuses me to no end if I think too much about the hows and the whys. I just wish I could understand even a little bit more.


text:
Difference between revisions of "Hendersonville (North Carolina)"
Revision as of 13:39, 29 March 2009
Hendersonville is located in western North Carolina. The population estimate for 2005 is 11,396 and it is 2,200 feet above sea level.
Get in
Hendersonville lies 40 miles north of Spartanburg, South Carolina and 22 miles south of Asheville, North Carolina at the southern edge of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Hendersonville can be accessed from three exits from Interstate 26.
Hendersonville served by a privately owned, public use airport. The Hendersonville Airport has been in operation since 1932, and is located 2.5 miles southeast of the town.
A Little About Hendersonville
Hendersonville, NC is a small town just south of Asheville, NC. Its the perfect place to spend an afternoon or a lifetime. Hendersonville is a small community of about 12,000, with that friendly "Small Town, USA" feeling.
Downtown you'll find a thriving Main street complete with fine restaurants, homemade ice cream shops, antique stores, and lots of artists and art galleries. Downtown Hendersonville is a fantastic place to spend a day shopping with its beautiful landscaping, wide sidewalks, comfortable benches, outdoor water fountains and plenty of parking, not to mention all of the wonderful and unique shops.
Get around
Great source for local transportation. Transportation Information
Checker Cab Co. - 500 7th Ave E, Hendersonville, NC
Sams Cab - 729 Maple St, Hendersonville, 28792
Carolina Taxi & Ind Transportation - 537 Fitzsimmons St, Hendersonville, 28792
Hannah Flannagan's The Black Rose
Get out


text:
Little Big Town Gives 'Moves Like Jagger' the Country Makeover [VIDEOS]
One of the coolest groups out there in my opinion is Little Big Town. These guys have harmony that just won't quit. When they cover other artist's songs, they give them a twist that just breathes new life into the song.


text:
1:00 am
History of Science "What Is The World Made of?" Michael Mosley demonstrates how the modern human society is built on the search to find the answer to what makes up everything in the material world. The story moves from the secret labs of the alchemists and their search for gold to the creation of the world's first synthetic dye - mauve - and on to the invention of the transistor.G
2:00 am
Secrets of the Manor House Peer through the stately walls and peek beneath the servants' stairs to learn about life within the British Manor House in the early years of the 20th century. Mounting financial, political and social pressures already lie in wait to bring momentous changes to both the wealthy and their servants. This special program covers the background of the British titled class in Edwardian times, the realities for servants, the concept of the entail, the growing influence of American wealth, and the impact of World War I.G
3:00 am
Outdoor Idaho "Winter Grit" Adventure and grit tie together this collection of cold-weather activities captured on camera across Idaho. From extreme back-country skiing and avalanche assessment, to equestrian skijoring, ice climbing and heli-skiing, everything requires extra grit as well as specialized skills and a desire for adventure.G
3:30 am
Dialogue "Idaho's Lottery" Almost half of Idahoans purchased a lottery ticket in the last 12 months. But is the Idaho Lottery a good bet for the state? The Idaho Legislature's Office of Performance Evaluations is releasing a report reviewing the agency's operations. This week on Dialogue, host Joan Cartan-Hansen talks with Jeffrey Anderson, the executive director of the Idaho Lottery, about that report and the future of Idaho's Lottery.G
4:00 am
Sesame Street "Squirmadega Car Race" Slimey is practicing for the Squirmadega Car Race. He zooms forward, backward, and around and around on the counter of Mr. Hopper's store. Elmo excitedly gets ready to watch Slimey in the worm car race. D
5:00 am
Sid The Science Kid "The Amazing Computer Science Tool!" Sid is thoroughly amused as he watches his parents. Every time their computers "ding" Mom and Dad run to check their computer, so Sid wants to know what all these computers do! Mom volunteers to show Sid's class how a computer works, which helps Susie demonstrate the amazing way scientists use computers as a science tool! In a special Super Fab Lab, the kids make discoveries with their magnifying glasses then use the computer to share their discoveries by sending information back home to their parents. They're just like real scientists using a computer to share discoveries with other scientists!. D
5:30 am
Martha Speaks "The Dog Did It/Martha Out West" The Dog Did It - Martha shares the Great Oral History of Dogs with Helen, TD, and Truman. According to Martha, dogs gave humans lots of stuff: fire, philosophy, physics, art, and even language. Could this explain why Shakespeare's hero is named Hamlet? Vocabulary: (E) primitive, civilization, prehistor(y)(ic), ancient, philosopher, origin (I) stone(s), fire, cave(man)(boy)(girl)(dog) (kids), history. D
6:00 am
Austin City Limits "Steve Martin/Sarah Jarosz" Austin's own Jarosz, age 19, opens with her original bluegrass songs and is backed up by two equally talented teenage musicians. Comedian Steve Martin shows off his musicianship on the banjo. He appears with North Carolina's Steep Canyon Rangers; together they present much of the music and some of the jokes from the live show they toured the nation with in spring 2010.G
7:00 am
Rick Steves' Europe "Caesar's Rome" Rick tours Rome's ancient sites. Then, he explores the catacombs and a cat hospice before tracking down the city's best ice cream.G
7:30 am
Smart Travels - Europe with Rudy Maxa "Germany's Rhine and Mosel Rivers" For centuries the Rhine has been a natural border and the main route for trade, people and ideas. We start in the ancient Roman city of Trier and travel up the Mosel River visiting vineyards and ancient castles. We'll take a scenic cruise down the Rhine for a sailor's eye view of famous Rhine castles and the lovely but dangerous Lorelei. D
8:00 am
The Desert Speaks "Ancient Peoples of the High Desert" High in the foothills of the Bolivian Andes in the historic village of Santiago de K, life continues nearly the same as it has for centuries. An archeological site nearby reveals, through ancient ruins, just how little life has changed over the centuries. Here at over 12,600 feet above sea level, in the highest desert in the world, residents harvest the endemic potatoes and quinoa to use to barter for outside goods. D
8:30 am
Chef John Besh's New Orleans Quail Gumbo and Dewberry Streusel Pie. D
9:00 am
America's Heartland A rural community celebrates its crops with "Art on a Silo"; A California vineyard combines grapes and olive oil for fine dining; The National Cornbread Festival delivers plenty to eat; Learn about the colorful history of carrots. D
9:30 am
Nick Stellino Cooking with Friends "Steak, Salad & Dessert" Chef Stellino is joined by Chef John Tesar of The Dallas Restaurant Group in Dallas and makes Lime & Curry Marinated Grass-Fed Rib-Eye Steaks with Cucumber & Honeydew Melon Chutney and Spiced Basmati Rice. Then, Nick creates his own Steak Salad with Balsamic Dressing and Shaved Parmesan and shares a quick and delicious dessert Easy White Chocolate Mousse. D
10:00 am
America's Test Kitchen from Cook's Illustrated "Easier Italian Favorites" Test cook Bridget Lancaster teaches host Christopher Kimball how to make Hearty Minestrone at home using supermarket ingredients. Then, test cook Julia Collin Davison uncovers the secrets to Almost Hands-Free Risotto. And finally, gadget guru Lisa McManus investigates whether vacuum robots can do all the work for you. D
10:30 am
Around The House with Matt and Shari "It's A Wrap" Things that wrap around other things! Viewers are walked through a brief history of home styles explaining the different looks and details. Then, Matt discusses insulating in your home. Last, Shari shows how easy it is to make a new cover for an old pillow. D
11:00 am
Song of the Mountains Redhead Express; Carolina Travelers. D
12:00 pm
Sesame Street "Camping Show" Chris and Elmo are excited to be camping in the woods! They unpack their camping supplies and take out two sleeping bags and two canteens. One sleeping bag and canteen for each of them. Next, they take out four hotdogs and marshmallows. D
1:00 pm
Dinosaur Train "Beating The Heat/Flowers for Mom" Beating the Heat - Buddy and Tiny travel to the Jurassic to make a new friend, Morris Stegosaurus, and discover how this huge dinosaur keeps cool in the heat. Flowers for Mom - The kids go to the Big Pond to look for flowers to give to Mom on her special Mothers Day. They find many different flowers while following a very busy bee. D
1:30 pm
Super Why! "Bedtime for Bear" Baby Joy is afraid of the dark! To show her there's nothing to fear, Super Why and his literacy friends fly into Bedtime for Bear and meet Charlie - a bear who is scared of just about everything! The super readers shed a little light on the problem (literally) while Charlie discovers a bit more about the world outside his cozy cave. Educational Objectives: To experience a familiar bedtime routine. Preschoolers will practice the alphabet, rhyme with AR words, learn what the word "fireflies" means, and use the power to read to change the story. D
2:00 pm
Cat in the Hat Knows A Lot About That! "Digging The Deep/Puddle Puzzle" Digging The Deep - Nick and Sally are exploring how deep they can dig in the sandbox. The Cat arrives to whisk them away to the deepest place he knows - the bottom of the Swirly Whirly Ocean! They meet up with Aurilia the Angler fish who guides them to the very bottom of the ocean floor. Now that they've gone as deep as deep can be, it's off to find the next adventure! Puddle Puzzle - Nick and Sally are excited to jump in the giant puddle in their backyard - but it's gone! Where did it go? With the help of Cat's Seussian camera, they see that the puddle has turned into water vapour. D
2:30 pm
Wild Kratts "Mystery of the Weird Looking Walrus" Chris and Martin are on a mission to discover why walrus look so weird, but discover that Zach Varmitech has kidnapped a herd to mine precious pearls for Donita Donata's fashion line. The Wild Kratts team must use the walrus features against Zach to save the creatures and return them to their Arctic domain. Science Concepts: Suction. D
3:00 pm
Dialogue for Kids "Predators" Joan Cartan-Hansen and her guest scientists will answer questions about predators. Cartan-Hansen will be joined by Gregg Losinski, Regional Conservation Educator, and Jon Rachael, State Wildlife Manager, both from the Idaho Department of Fish and Game.G
3:30 pm
Dialogue "Idaho's Lottery" Almost half of Idahoans purchased a lottery ticket in the last 12 months. But is the Idaho Lottery a good bet for the state? The Idaho Legislature's Office of Performance Evaluations is releasing a report reviewing the agency's operations. This week on Dialogue, host Joan Cartan-Hansen talks with Jeffrey Anderson, the executive director of the Idaho Lottery, about that report and the future of Idaho's Lottery.G
4:00 pm
The Desert Speaks "Wyoming's Red Desert" Host David Yetman hops into a 50-year-old BMW motorcycle sidecar to explore Wyoming's mysterious Red Desert, one of the least known and most threatened deserts in North America. Also called the "Great American Desert," this eight-million-acre area has vast and varying landscapes including the largest active sand dune system in North America and the Great Divide Basin - the only place in the United States where the Continental Divide splits before rejoining. It is also steeped in history and fable, with ties to the Oregon Trail and the gold rush, as well as its share of ghost towns. D
4:30 pm
Outdoor Idaho "Winter Grit" Adventure and grit tie together this collection of cold-weather activities captured on camera across Idaho. From extreme back-country skiing and avalanche assessment, to equestrian skijoring, ice climbing and heli-skiing, everything requires extra grit as well as specialized skills and a desire for adventure.G
5:00 pm
PBS NewsHour NULL
6:00 pm
Lark Rise to Candleford The fourth season opens with the arrival of Gabriel Cochrane, a handsome and once wealthy owner of a large iron foundry. Since the bankruptcy of his business and his wife's death, he is penniless and homeless. Dorcas offers him a job as blacksmith, and a room above the forge.G
7:00 pm
William and Mary William and Mary take Kate to Oxford for her university interview. Mary tries to persuade William not to smother Kate and let her find her own way around.G
8:00 pm
Masterpiece Classic "Downton Abbey (S2 E7)" It is Christmas, 1919, and the Crawley family plan a lavish affair for themselves and their guests. John Bates' future is yet to be determined, causing tension in the household. Violet is unsure of her daughter Rosamund's new beau. Strife continues for Lady Mary and Sir Richard despite the festivities. Part 7 of 7G
10:00 pm
MI-5 When a Pakistani Intelligence officer is stabbed to death in south London, it sets off a flurry of undercover activity. MI5 learns of a Pakistani asset who has infiltrated a group of Hindu nationalists planning a terror attack targeting Muslims. A Muslim with a Hindu name, Ashok Verrkal, is young and terrified he will be discovered; he is pressured to stay undercover to find out when the attack will take place.G
11:00 pm
Lark Rise to Candleford The fourth season opens with the arrival of Gabriel Cochrane, a handsome and once wealthy owner of a large iron foundry. Since the bankruptcy of his business and his wife's death, he is penniless and homeless. Dorcas offers him a job as blacksmith, and a room above the forge.G


text:
Release Date: 03/17/2009Contact: Margie Coloian Communications and Marketing Phone: (781) 744-3859 Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Lahey's Cancer Center awarded Outstanding Achievement Award by the Commission on Cancer BURLINGTON, MA—The Commission on Cancer (CoC) of the American College of Surgeons has again awarded its 2008 Outstanding Achievement Award to the Sophia Gordon Cancer Center at Lahey Clinic. The Clinic is one of 93 facilities in the U.S. that received this distinction and only one of two in Massachusetts.The CoC recognizes cancer programs that strive for excellence in providing cancer patient care. After an on-site physician survey last year, it was determined that Lahey Clinic demonstrated a commendation level of compliance in several standards, including cancer committee leadership, data management, clinical services, research, community outreach and quality improvement. Last July, Lahey received its three-year approval--with commendation--from the CoC.Only 19 percent of the 478 programs surveyed received the Outstanding Achievement Award. Lahey Clinic previously received this award for its last survey in 2005."We are delighted to accept this award from the Commission on Cancer," said Keith E. Stuart, MD, chair of Hematology and Oncology. "It underscores our clinicians' continuing commitment to deliver extraordinary patient care while we move forward with our research, ideally leading us to more effective therapies."The CoC's core functions include setting standards for quality, multidisciplinary cancer patient care; surveying facilities to evaluate compliance with the 36 CoC standards; collecting standardized high quality data from approved facilities; and using the data to develop effective education interventions for improving cancer care outcomes at the national, state and local level. There are currently more than 1,400 CoC-approved cancer programs in the U.S. and Puerto Rico, representing close to 25 percent of all hospitals.Established in 1922 by the American College of Surgeons, the CoC is a consortium of professional organizations dedicated to improving survival and quality of life for cancer patients through standard-setting, prevention, research, education, and the monitoring of comprehensive quality care.About Lahey ClinicLahey Clinic, a physician-led, nonprofit group practice, is world-renowned for innovative technology, pioneering medical treatment, and leading-edge research. A teaching hospital of Tufts University School of Medicine, the Clinic provides quality health care in virtually every specialty and subspecialty, from primary care to cancer diagnosis and treatment to kidney and liver transplantation.