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The University of Alabama's Sonic Frontiers concert series will present a double bill of Appalachian-inspired avant-folk music and improvised drumming at 7:30 tonight in the Greensboro Room of the Bama Theatre, 600 Greensboro Ave.
The University of Alabama's Sonic Frontiers concert series will present a double bill of Appalachian-inspired avant-folk music and improvised drumming at 7:30 tonight in the Greensboro Room of the Bama Theatre, 600 Greensboro Ave.
The concert will feature the composer, banjoist and UA instructor Holland Hopson and percussionist Justin Peake.
Hopson started his career as a classically trained saxophonist with a penchant for free jazz. He will perform selections from his album "Post & Beam," which features banjo and computer-based electronics along with performances of traditional Appalachian standards and his compositions.
Peake, a Tuscaloosa native who lives in New Orleans, will perform composed and improvised music that will explore "new territory in jazz and dance musics" for solo drums. For those who have never attended the series, the show will serve as an introduction to a new generation's take on what are considered to be more traditional strains of American music.
"I view the computer as the folk instrument of our moment," Hopson said. He believes folk music is still thriving in the modern age, but in ways most don't immediately recognize. He frames the idea of "folk" as being of its time and made with the instruments, no matter how advanced, of the day, be they African hand drums, mandolins, turntables or computers.
"For me, if we think about an instrument that people use — not just professionals — I want to include the computer in that," he said. "And so, in a way, I'm standing up with this antique — this kind of relic — and with the actual folk instrument. And people's perception is usually the absolute reverse. They're like, 'Look at that brand-new technology that is so foreign to us and this folk instrument.' And for me I see it the other way around. It's like 'Look at this antique instrument that is so strange to me — but I love — and this folk instrument that everybody checks their email with.'"
Combining a series of pressure, motion and distance sensors that have been retrofitted onto his banjo, Hopson triggers sound manipulating programming language embedded in a computer interface that allows him to process the music on the banjo in real time, and provide sonic textures that add an often surreal and expansive ambience to his more traditional clawhammer style of playing.
Peake, who is also a producer, DJ, sound designer and visual artist, will offer a counterpart to Hopson's new traditionalism through his fractured beat-making and free-form drumming style.
Both artists will also do a quick question-and-answer session after the show.
The final concert of this year's Sonic Frontiers series be April 8 at Manderson Landing with an outdoor sunset performance of New York City-based composer Aaron Siegel's "Science is Only a Sometimes Friend" by the UA Percussion Ensemble, led by Tim Feeney.


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Recently I sent a very dear friend a Kindle copy of Louise Erdrich's most recent novel, "The Round House." My friend is in bed, recovering from surgery, and my present wasn't so much a holiday offering as a gift of pleasure in a time of pain and recovery. I know that for some hours and days, my buddy will be distracted by the mystery and joy of the story and the glory of Erdrich's writing.
In fact, this holiday season, I gave only books as gifts. The new twist was that, for my friends who are "connected," I could send Kindle editions directly to their email. And I'm not talking about just any old books. I took the time to think about which novel or memoir or history would bring a laugh or some comfort or a spark of inspiration to the people I love.
I gave books because reading and talking about books is an incomparably uplifting experience. You just can't beat it. Read a great biography or novel and talk about it with a friend over lunch or at your book group, and you've found a timeout from the dizzying clatter of everyday life.
For the friend with whom I have an ongoing debate about the agonizing quest for peace in Israel, I sent "To the End of the Land," by David Grossman. The novel, translated from the Hebrew, breathes blood, sweat and tears into the political debate. The author, whose son was killed in Lebanon, puts readers into the shoes of the people, Israelis and Palestinians, who walk the land. As you read, you truly feel the frustration of people who share an unending legacy of violence and loss.
My son, Jason, received "The Wave: in pursuit of the giants, freaks and rogues of the ocean," by Susan Casey. A fisherman and oceangoing boater, Jason will be scared silly by this "worst case" story of the monsters of the sea. He'll love it.
My daughter received "The Devil in Silver," by Victor La Valle. This psychological/horror story takes place in a psychiatric ward. It will be a busman's holiday for her, since, as a psychiatrist, she hears truth-is-stranger-than-fiction stories on a daily basis. Still, it will get her attention.

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I came here to ask because I am fascinated with your building, the culture you are developing, and the vision of the architects, would like your thoughts on how the construction of this building helps create an atmosphere and energy that is 2nd to none, and do you see a direct correlation between that construction and the energy produced from it.?
This has been a debate of mine for years in dolphin land, as you know we came from a place similar to your in terms of intimidation, intimacy, and proximity of the seats relative to the field, the orange bowl..The building that we are in now is the complete opposite of intimacy, atmospheric, and intimidation, my theory is that because the stands in our stadium are the farthest from the field in the NFL, that its creating a disconnect between fanbase and team..
For decades now every year, the same questions arise about our team at home, why is there no emotion, no spirit, no passion when our team plays at home, why are we a better road team, why did we go 1 and twelve at home and posted a winning record on the road during that same time..
Now I completely conceptualize that it takes a team you want to root for, and a successful one at that, but I feel like the advantage of playing in a building that had a built in plan to intimidate, a conscious effort to put the fans ON TOP of the field, is really affecting your franchise, your team, and your culture in a hugely positive way.
My theory and direct question comes down to, are your fans getting engaged because of the building, and how much more do you have an advantage against a building that creates a spectator type viewership because of the distance involved between players and fans ?..and, does your building and the atmosphere it can create, make tangibles differences in the performance of your players, the opponent, and your team culture?
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Theresa J. (Toby) McWilliams, 89, of Bismarck, N.D., went to loved ones on Tuesday, March 5, 2013 at Missouri Slope Lutheran Care Center with family at her side.�
Theresa J. (Toby) McWilliams, 89, of Bismarck, N.D., went to loved ones on Tuesday, March 5, 2013 at Missouri Slope Lutheran Care Center with family at her side.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, March 8, at Missouri Slope Lutheran Care Center, Bismarck, with Rev. Ed Wehner officiating. Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, March 11, at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery, Mandan.
Theresa was born August 20, 1923, in Devils Lake, N.D., the daughter of Frank and Christine Burckhard. She graduated from Devils Lake Central High School. After graduation, Toby moved to New York via train where she worked in an office until returning back to her roots of Devils Lake where she met and married Capt. Victor (Mac) McWilliams in 1949. They made their home at Camp Grafton until moving to Bismarck in 1963. While at Camp Grafton, Toby and Mac had four children who made camp their personal adventure land. Toby also worked at the Ramsey County Treasurer's Office.
Mac was transferred to Bismarck at Fraine Barracks and Toby worked at the Department of Transportation while raising her family. After many years with DOT she moved on to the Burleigh County Treasures Office until her retirement. Upon Mac's retirement they built their dream ranch south of Bismarck where gardening and hosting parties became a familiar occurrence. After Toby's retirement they enjoyed many winters in Mesa, Ariz. Toby could be found in the pool every morning doing her water exercises or playing bridge with her snowbird friends. Her two sisters and brother also had winter homes in Mesa. Toby looked forward to her annual trips where she and her siblings would share good times and family stories.
Toby was a master seamstress sewing her and her daughter's wardrobes for the finest occasions. She also enjoyed knitting, crocheting and needlepoint which was evident in all of the gifts made for her children, grandchildren, great-children, as well as family and friends
Toby's family and faith were an integral part of her life. Even to the end she attended weekly Mass. While in Bismarck, her day started with morning exercise in the YMCA pool. Spending time with her family and grandchildren brought most joy to Toby, she was often found in the kitchen baking for all to enjoy.
Toby and Mac made lifelong friends in the Cathedral District which shaped their family's Bismarck life.
Toby is survived by her sons, Alan, Bismarck and Victor, Sonoma, Calif.; one daughter, Pattie (Burt) Bismarck; three sisters, Betty (Leo) Johnson, Annandale, Minn., Jeanette Ziegler, Arlington, Tex., Bonnie (Ron) Woodward, Seattle, Wash.; brother, James Burckhard, N.M.; sister-in-law, Dot Burckhard, East Grand Forks, Minn.; grandchildren, Jen (Jeb) Delzer, Wesley Rivinius, McKala (Nic) Nehring, Jaime and Jesse (Emily) Stephan; great-grandchildren, Ali, Alex, Macie, Kyler, and Kaylan Delzer, Ryker John Rivinius Landers, Alex, Marshall, Mason, Brooklyn, and Cali Stephan, Hanna, Hannah, Ella Stephan; and many nieces and nephews.
Toby was preceded in death by her son, James (Jim) McWilliams; husband, Victor; parents; two sisters and brothers in-law, Ann (Hank) Mertens, Eva (Arlo) Thompson; brother, Frank; brother in-law, Larry Ziegler and great-grandchild, Lillian Delzer;
The family would like to thank Missouri Slope Lutheran Care Center staff for their care and support. Toby was always treated as family both spiritually and physically.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Veterans Memorial Cemetery.
Go to www.eastgatefuneral.com to share memories of Toby and sign the online guestbook.
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|Potato Zucchini Skillet Pancakes with Cherry Tomato Salad
3 cups shredded peeled Yukon gold potato (about 1 pound)
2 cups shredded zucchini (about 8 ounces)
1 cup shredded onion (about 1 small)
1 tablespoon each parsley and dill, finely chopped
1 egg white
1 teaspoon dried mint
1/4 teaspoon salt
Dash of freshly ground black pepper
4 teaspoons oil, divided
3 cups quartered cherry tomatoes
2 tablespoons chopped pitted kalamata olives
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon extravirgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a nonstick griddle or large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Spoon about 1 cup potato mixture onto hot pan, spreading to a 6-inch diameter. Cook 3 minutes on each side or until lightly browned and cooked through. Transfer to a plate; keep warm. Repeat procedure with the remaining 3 teaspoons oil and remaining potato mixture.
To prepare salad, combine tomatoes and remaining ingredients in a medium bowl; toss gently. Serve salad on top of pancakes.
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LONGMONT -- At first it looked like no contest. The Lexus "supercar" streaked across the finish line of the improvised Vance Brand race course, well ahead of the Eclipse jet chasing it.
But by the rules, the race wasn't over until the car stopped. When driving 171 mph, that doesn't happen on a dime.
"It was really close," race driver Scott Pruett said after fully braking just before the plane would have passed. "If it had been a longer runway. ..."
"We're working on it," teased City Councilman Gabe Santos.
The Monday afternoon race at Vance Brand Municipal Airport was the culmination of an 18-month-old bet between pilot Marc Arnold and car dealer Kent Stevinson. Arnold, a charter Eclipse pilot who operates out of Vance Brand, saw Stevinson's red Lexus LFA at the Frederick dealership and began wondering what it would be like to have them take each other on.
"We should test that and see," Stevinson agreed.
Both Lexus and Eclipse knew a good promotion when they saw one, and the corporate offices quickly came aboard. But setting race conditions wasn't easy. Too short a course, and the car would be done before the plane could take off. Too long, and the jet's top speed of 400 mph would smoke the LFA's 202 mph flat-out max.
Vance Brand's 4,800-foot runway seemed about right. But airport manager Tim Barth wasn't sure at first.
"My first thought was 'I don't know about this,'" Barth said. "We're shutting down the airport for a day and we have to get a film and motion-picture waiver from the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration). That stack of paperwork is as long as my arm."
But Lexus promised to make the film available to the airport for promotional purposes. In addition, Arnold and Stevinson had made a bet that the winner would donate $5,000 to the other's charity -- the OUR Center if the car won, or Veteran Airlift Command if the plane did. Lexus and Eclipse agreed to match that $5,000, and arranged that both charities would collect regardless of the results.
In other words, this was now a pride bet. As well as good advertising. Paul Williamsen, a national manager for Lexus, said the company planned to splash the race across its social media sites. Since there are only 500 LFAs in the world -- and even fewer of the special race-ready Nurburgring edition that Lexus put up for the contest -- it's not necessarily the sort of thing that would get television airplay, but Barth wouldn't rule it out.
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Barth thought it would take six months to get the clearances. It took 13. Meanwhile, the conditions of the race were being determined. Arnold would be allowed to take off first and then circle back over the starting line, letting his plane begin the race at 150 mph. Then the Lexus, driven by longtime professional racer Scott Pruett, would hit the gas, race to the end of the runway, and try to make it back and come to a full stop before the plane could turn and cross the finish line itself.
Of course, the new model had only been in the country for a week or so, so it had to be broken in, especially for a race at altitude.
"So my awful fate over the last week has been to drive this for 1,000 miles on the eastern slope," Williamsen said, chuckling.
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After all the prep, it was finally over in one blue-skied afternoon, before an invited audience.
"Let's do it again!" Pruett called out.
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Dark days return to Downton Abbey
Dear M,
So as Matthew is zipping down the road, oh so happy with his full-term baby boy born a month early, I immediately think of Meg Ryan in the that ridiculous movie "City of Angels" where she's a brain surgeon or something, and she's riding her bicycle down a mountain road and she's so happy she's found love she closes her eyes, and well, it doesn't end well for ol' Dr. Meg.
But the Downton writers wouldn't do something like that to us. They wouldn't. It's too contrived. They wouldn't do it—but they did! And then PBS has the nerve to ask me for money. Is there no time for grieving?
My partner in grief,
Last night, I was so wired after the "Downton" finale that I ended up texting and tweeting for half an hour and THEN had to take an Ambien (I know you don't approve, but you don't want to know me on no sleep). In the end, some of our fellow tweeps told me I'd consoled them a bit with an observation I sent out: "Crawley heirs are like drummers in Spinal Tap." I mean, Matthew didn't spontaneously combust, but he might as well have, his death was so sudden in juxtaposition with the arrival of his lovely son. I SO didn't see that coming. The ending did reek of a little too much happiness, but I figured we'd get a break from the evil writers just this once.
But, I can offer just a shred of additional solace to us all: I read this morning that actor Dan Stevens' contract was up and he didn't want to continue on "Downton." Ditto for Jessica Brown Findlay, who portrayed Lady Sybil.
Now here's where I get crazy: I feel a tad betrayed at least by Stevens. How could you encourage such a drastic change in a season already plagued by it? How????
Random: I hereby like Thomas now. How's THAT for crazy? He looked so great in that suit he wore to the fair, and he seems truly humbled by his forced outing. He fought for Jimmy's honor! How sweet!
And how about O'Brien NOT falling for her evil counterpart's whisky-laden plan to embarrass her at the ball? You can't out-O'Brien O'Brien, am I right?
I must say, I'm not so much grieving as I am crazy angry. I hated the ending and I feel used and abused.
So much of the episode seemed contrived to me — from the lovey dovey, cooing between Mary and Matthew; to the good doctor wooing Isobel (I have no clue what you're saying) Crawley; to old cousin Shrimpy (why couldn't he shake that nursery nickname?) who lost all his money because he didn't "modernize."
But then, I loved how Thomas turned out to be a good guy, James turned out to be a coward, but in the end they became friends. Loved how O'Brien met her mirror image in Scotland. Loved the bagpipes at dinner. Loved the butlers sitting in the Crawley Family Room armchairs. And loved the carnival with the all the servants in their Sunday best, including the smashing hats worn by both the men and the women.
And my favorite scene was Mrs. Hughes and Mrs. Patmore, giggling like school girls about Mrs. Patmore's "fancy man" over tea.
Dearest K,
And how about Mary's snobfest regarding Mr. Gregson? She was so unnecessarily douche-y about his presence at Duneagle Castle. Oh, sorrrrry Mary, Edith needs some companionship, too. Not all of us got the perfect storybook ending, OK? Oh wait...
I don't know how to feel about Edith and Gregson, though. I'd love for her to be happy, but she's far too smart to endure as someone's beloved mistress. I'm not a fan of that sitch, and I'm certain the Dowager Countess will strongly disapprove.
Speaking of weird matches, I found myself OK with a Dr. Clarkson/Isobel union--particularly now, since Matthew's gone. Do you suppose she was putting him off politely at the fair, or do you think she wasn't sure what he was going ask? I'm not sure if this little flame is done with.
In another turnaround for me, I came to enjoy the Rose storyline — possibly because next to her mother, it doesn't seem difficult to emerge a delightful breath of fresh air. How awkward were those exchanges between Shrimpy and Susan? God! Don't they know it's rude to blatantly hate another person when there's company?
PS. I think bagpipes should be used at most occasions. When I saw the pipers on "Downton" I asked my husband why we didn't get one for our wedding.
I don't buy that the gentry would act so outrageously toward one another in front of guests, like the Scots did. But there were a few good lines last night:
"Heavens, that's not a word you hear often in the heather," Grandmama said when Lady Susan called her daughter a slut.
"No man's wanted to squire me since the Golden Jubilee" was one of the great lines delivered by Mrs. Patmore.
"That's very modern of you sitting in a pub alone"; Branson to Edna.
"Doubt he needs an under butler and two footmen."
O'Brien's comment , "I do so hate to see a lady's maid downgraded," cracked me up. Explainer here.
And of course, before everyone became enamored with Edith's editor, Lord Grantham asks, "Why do you employ amateurs like my daughter?"
I know Edith is getting no love from the family this season, but don't really want to see her with a married man. Maybe it's modern, but it can only lead to heartbreak. I don't speak from experience. It's what I've read.
Methinks young Rose will aid and abet Lady Edith with whatever shenanigans she might want to employ with Gregson.
And while it was incredibly sweet that Rose taught Anna how to reel for the Ghillies ball, was it me or was that a tad anti-climactic? I really thought she was going to announce pregnancy in the picnic scene with Bates. I'll say this: I would prefer it if the Bateses didn't procreate. He's too old, and I'd rather see Anna develop some sort of career outside of service, if possible.
Violet's statement re: "the heather" was, I think, the quote of the season. That or, "He looks like a footman in a musical review" re: James.
As for the fabulous Mrs. Patmore, I was so relieved when she revealed that Spice Guy was hardly the man of her dreams. PS. He was just gross. Not sure what in the hell the point of him was, but maybe time will tell. Here's hoping he gets his teeth fixed in season 4 if he shows up. *Shiver*
So, are you still feeling angry and bamboozled? I'm surprisingly OK, although I'd say the writers have their work cut out for them going forward, now that they've pulled a stunt like last night's dispatch of Matthew. Such a cruel end. I would've suggested a relocation to America for him and Mary, but I guess that wouldn't work, since he's King of Downton...or was...
So, I'm still angry. To paraphrase Mrs. Hughes, I have a position now and I'm entitled to my feelings.
On a local note, at the fair, did you catch the Westerly, R.I., Morris Men lookalikes dancing around in the background?
And for anyone who says Matthew's accident was not realistic because there were so few cars on the road in the 1920s (I don't think it was realistic for a lot of other reasons), a certain obituary writer I know said President George H.W. Bush's grandmother, Flora Bush, died in a motor car accident in Narragansett, R.I., on Sept. 4, 1920.
Two Rhode Island connections in one episode. Could this be an omen for next season?
Signing off,
Dearest K,
I was very excited to see the Morris dancers. I love those guys; no one wears knee-highs as well as they do.
Also, because I'm psychic, I picked out this story to run today. You might be on to something...
Until next season!
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I can't complain about the art thanks to wacky colored-in meteor panel 1. I can't complain that the joke is old (though the concept, 'monumental moment in human history spent on nerd thing' is old) though apparently I'm the only one who saw it comic. I guessed it was an Erdos thing at the 7th panel, but I guess I am just a nerd like that. It's an obscure joke, yes, but obscure at least differently from how most of his stupid references are. Sure, most readers still probably won't get it, but at least it's something new.
Of course, a nitpicker might say (not that I would, but someone might) that an Erdos number is clearly based on co-authoring a paper with Mr. Erdos, not based on him signing the same friggin piece of paper. That's obviously cheating; why not just get him (while he was alive, of course) to write you a check, then write your name on it?
Oh and I've said this before but just to be clear: Just putting a beret on a stick figure is not enough to make him a recurring character. He has to have some amount of character, he has to be in some way consistent from time to time. Mr. Beret utterly fails this test.
Why am I so sure that the next comic will make me angry as usual? I don't know. Actually, I'm posting this after midnight so I can just go check! Hey, it's going to be 600! Hope it's not self-congratulatory, as he does not deserve that.
Yeah we're going to have to have some talking to do about this one.


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Talk:Lemon8-XML Roadmap
- 1 Priorities (descending)
- 2 Proposed Features / Integration Points (by descending priority)
- 3 Proposed Architecture (citation integration only)
- 4 Installation/Infrastructure Requirements and Compatibility
- 5 GUI specification for Feature #1 (citation support in submission process)
- 6 Back-End Class Design
- 7 Next Steps
- 8 Further Ideas
- 9 Коментарий
Priorities (descending)
- Add L8X's citation parsing/lookup/editing functionality to OJS
- Implement citation output use-cases (see feature list below)
- Add L8X's meta-data extraction to OJS
- Implement meta-data export use-cases (see feature list below)
- Add document parsing/editing capability to OJS
- Implement document export use-cases (see feature list below)
- Add document conversion capability to OJS
Proposed Features / Integration Points (by descending priority)
- automatic citation lookup and editing in submission process ("citation box")
- addition of citation data in XML export (e.g. for PubMed, Synergies, and CrossRef)
- generation of COinS (Context Object in Span) from citations
- allow readers to view citations in all existing citation output formats (including Zotero integration)
- add citation editing and lookup to editorial process
- automatic citation data extraction from ODT in submission process
- automatic metadata extraction from ODT in submission process
- add section parser / editor to editorial process (generate and edit full semantic XML structure) in OJS
- add automatic document conversion to submission process (*.*)->(*.odt) to allow automatic extraction for more formats
- use Harvester to retrieve additional citation meta-data that will be attached to the meta-data we already retrieve (i.e. every single harvester record may contain or point to additional citation records)
- provide citation support in reading tools (context sensors that use citation data to provide additional information in RT sidebar)
Proposed Architecture (citation integration only)
Citation Backend Services Library
- Move L8X citation parser components to pkp/classes/citation/CitationParser*.inc.php
- Move L8X citation lookup components to pkp/classes/citation/CitationLookup*.inc.php
- Specific implementations extend a base object that enforces the API contract (template pattern), interfaces are no-go in PHP4
- Make sure that the API can be used by all PKP applications
- Use migrated code in L8X standalone
- Make sure that the components can be integrated/extended for metadata/section parsers/editors later
Citation DAO Library
- We can use the usual PKP DAO pattern for all citation data persistence requirements
Citation GUI Pages
- We might need an extra step in the submission process and an extra page in the editorial process for citation editing/lookup
- Pages have to be application specific so we cannot usually share them between applications.
- We'll however try to move as much as possible to the GUI components library for re-use, the page will only consist of a very high-level outline (GUI components library)
- Apart from citation editing I don't think we'll invent new pages, it's more about integrating new components into existing pages.
Citation GUI Components Library
L8X editing capability is a lot more demanding than anything I know so far in OCS/OJS.
My bet is that 90% of the migration effort will go into the GUI migration (MJ, can you comment, please?). We have to port from scriptaculous to jQuery and from CakePHP's MVC-implementation to PKP's (including smarty). To achieve re-use between PKP applications and between pages we'll have to "componentize" the GUI more than it currently is in L8X.
These are my ideas for the GUI architecture:
- Create L8X-specific GUI components and template fragments in WAL (e.g. citation editor component, re-use in all PKP applications)
- Create an L8X citation renderer template library
- One smarty template per citation style, including COinS
- Migrate COinS plugin to use COinS template fragment
AJAX Request Architecture
- We should probably think of an AJAX specific high-performance MVC controller architecture. This means to implement shortcuts in the request processing for AJAX requests wherever possible (performance bottleneck!)
- Both, the AJAX handler and the Page handler will be based on the same base classes but will extend them differently
- Make sure, there is no AJAX security bypass of course (maintain the single point of entry + common security infrastructure for all types of request)
Installation/Infrastructure Requirements and Compatibility
- No new initial installation requirements
- Maintain PHP4 compatibility for initial installation
- New installation requirements (additional software, PHP>4) only for optional plug-ins
- Thorough documentation of additional installation / runtime environment requirements
- Make sure that L8X functionality will be easily portable to other PKP products (OMP, OCS, Harvester)
- Make sure that L8X standalone will continue working/improving by cleanly backporting/integrating migrated code to L8X (DRY!)
- Use standard UI technology to make sure that backport of new OMP GUI will be easier
- Comments have to follow Doxygen syntax
- See e.g. http://pkp.sfu.ca/cvs/cvsweb.cgi/ojs2/classes/article/Article.inc.php?rev=1.48;content-type=text%2Fplain for a standard code header
- Functions should at least include a general description as well as @param and @return tags as necessary.
- All contributions will be fully unit-test covered
- All workflows will be fully web-test covered
GUI specification for Feature #1 (citation support in submission process)
Citation Extraction/Insertion
- must-have: copy & paste
We can use the existing text field in the submission process for "bulk citation insert":
- enter citations (text-only) -> disable TinyMCE-plugin for citation field
- "parse" button will split up citations (one per line?) and send them to the configured parser services
- new: parsing should be non-blocking if possible - alternatively: a progress bar should appear
- citation editor appears as soon as citations have been recognized
- optional: automatic extraction
Use document parser to extract citations:
- recognize .odt file type and try to extract citations
- show citations in citation editor if citations have been found
Citation Parsing/Editing/Lookup
I think the current citation editor GUI is already very good. It has the following functionality:
- open/close citation details (current bug: opening details for one citation should close all other citations)
- save citation details
- parse/lookup citation
- text field for editing the unparsed text
- moving citations up and down
- new: allow users to move a citation anywhere in the editor
- remove citation
- add citation
Plugin Configuration
- enable/disable L8X citation parsing
- enable/disable automatic citation extraction
- select/configure parsing services
- select/configure lookup services
- citation insertion
- use existing text-area for input in submission step 2 (metadata)
- "parse"-button triggers AJAX request that will insert the citation editor on the same page
- open: non-blocking AJAX-request / progress-bar
- citation extraction
- use full-page-request on file upload
- if citations have been found then display a check-box (default: on) to enable citation extraction
- citation editor will automatically appear in step two (metadata) with the extracted citations
- citation editor
- port existing GUI to jQuery
- "edit" triggers an AJAX request that inserts the citation field editor
- "edit" closes other open field editor (if any)
- "edit" for an open citation closes it
- implement dirty-pattern to avoid losing user-data on editor close
- "save details" and "save citation text" will become one single button ("save")
- "save" triggers an AJAX request that persists citation text and citation fields to the database
- "parse citation" and "lookup citation" will become one single button ("lookup")
- "lookup" triggers an AJAX request for parsing and lookup that inserts lookup data into fields and provides the user with feedback for the parsing/lookup score
- unparsed citation is implemented as text area
- citation fields are implemented as input fields
- "move up" and "move down" trigger AJAX requests that update the GUI accordingly (this is different from current implementation which triggers a full-page request that is not really usable)
- "insert before" is a drop-down field that shows all citations by number, it has an entry "at the end..."
- "remove citation" triggers an alert "do you really want to remove ...citation title...?" - if confirmed, an AJAX request will be triggered that persists the removal
- "add citation" triggers an AJAX request that inserts a new citation into the GUI and opens the citation editor with empty fields
- make sure that GUI conforms to PKP's standard design re-using existing CSS wherever possible
- configuration
- check-box in setup - step4: enable/disable L8X citation parsing (if jQuery support is enabled then this will trigger the other options to appear)
- check-box in setup - step4: enable/disable automatic citation extraction (available only if L8X parsing is enabled)
- select/configure parsing/lookup services: use the existing GUI elements from L8X (no AJAX required, if jQuery support is enabled then dependent sub-options will only appear when the main service is enabled)
Back-End Class Design
The Role of Plug-ins
What's our general approach to plug-ins?
- Plug-ins use application specific hooks and therefore cannot be shared between PKP applications.
- We'll offload as much functionality as possible to WAL and use plug-ins as thin wrappers around it where necessary.
- We should only use plug-ins when they are really necessary (improve the user experience and/or code maintainability/testability)
When to do we need plug-ins?
- non-standard installation requirements that need to be isolated
- complex configuration or user-interface requirements that clutter the core interface for first-time users and should be kept out of the way
- performance implications (when switching on a functionality causes a non-avoidable performance onus)
- isolation of application-specific citation adapter code in one place to keep the core code clean -> improved code modularization and maintainability
Where to place citation plug-ins?
- We'll have to create a new citation plugin category if we need additional hooks or have many plug-ins.
- Otherwise we prefer to use existing categories.
Citation Service
- A Citation represents a raw or parsed citation. The Citation can be in one of four states: raw, parsed, revised, confirmed (=looked-up). It implements the value object pattern. This class will be part of WAL.
- A CitationDAO class will interface with the database to persist the Citation class. It implements the DAO pattern. This class will be part of WAL.
- A CitationManager helper class will provide a simple interface (parse()/lookup()) to citation services. It implements the service façade pattern. This class will be part of WAL.
- We'll implement several CitationParser and CitationLookup strategies. Citation parsers and lookup services isolate additional installation or configuration requirements. They implement the strategy pattern so that the CitationManager can use them transparently. These classes will be part of WAL.
- Both, parsers and lookup services will be injected into the CitationMangager by way of core configuration or plug-ins (see the discussion of the role of plug-ins below). Plug-ins are part of the individual applications (OJS, OCS, OMP, Harvester).
Citation/Metadata Entities (OO analysis)
- Citations have semantic overlap with Submissions (PKP), Articles (OJS), Papers (OCS), Monographs (OMP) and Record/Schema (Harvester).
- The overlap consist in all of these entities having a similar set of bibliographic meta-data (i.e. author, title, publication year, etc.)
- Article, Paper and Monograph already inherit from a common base class (Submission). Unfortunately the semantic concept of a submission is quite different from that of bibliographic meta-data (=Citation).
- Apart from that most bibliographical meta-data accessors (i.e. author, title, etc.) are not shared among the different submission types but rather re-implemented for all of them following a common nomenclature only (getPaperTitle() vs. getArticleTitle(), etc.).
- It would be a major re-factoring to extract common meta-data from all cited entities and gather them in a common Metadata class that all named entities, including Citation, could use or inherit from.
- All this makes it difficult to encapsulate Metadata in a shared class and re-use this class in the named entities, including Citation.
- Luckily none of our real-world use cases (see Features above) forces us to share/convert data between existing entities and the Citation entity. So in fact implementing the Citation class apart from the other entities is more a theoretical than a practical problem. If we implement Citations separately from the other named entities we'll however considerably reduce the system's future flexibility and potential for re-use. We clearly breach accepted OO best practices.
- Should necessity arise to share bibliographic meta-data between entities in the future, we would have to use the Proxy or Adapter patterns to do so. Conversion services/strategies could be implemented that extract/inject meta-data from/to all named entities. This is a little awkward but IMO the best option in practice. As we have no use case for this, it's all just thinking about the risks we assume in the worst case.
Implementation of the Citation/Metadata entities
We'll implement the Citation class with the above analysis in mind.
We imagine a MetadataProvider interface which we won't really implement (to maintain PHP4 compatibility) but enforce by convention:
interface MetadataProvider { function getAuthor(); function getLocalizedAuthor(); function getTitle(); ... }
Citation, Article, Monograph, Paper all "implement" MetadataProvider:
A common abstract base class to "emulate" the interface is not an option in this case as we need to reserve inheritance to more central concerns of the classes (like Submission). So we just have to enforce the interface by convention.
$articleAuthor = $article->getAuthor(); $monographAuthor = $monograph->getAuthor(); $paperAuthor = $paper->getAuthor(); $citationAuthor = $citation->getAuthor(); ...
This keeps our code simple, concise and intuitive. And we'll be able to define a class (PHP5):
class Metadata implements MetadataProvider { ... }
This way we can do something like (PHP5):
$metadata =& (MetadataHolder)$article; ...
In PHP4 we can implement type casting by way of constructors:
function Metadata($resourceMetadataProvider) { $this->_author = $resourceMetadataProvider->getAuthor(); $this->_localizedAuthor = $resourceMetadataProvider->getLocalizedAuthor(); ... } $metadata = new Metadata($article); $schemas =& $metadata->getSupportedSchemas(); if (in_array($schemas, SCHEMA_OAI) { $oai =& $metadata->getRecord(SCHEMA_OAI); } etc., etc.
This way we get a semantically correct but still rather flexible and intuitive link between Article, Monograph, Citation and Paper on one side and Schema/Record on the other.
Metadata schemes
One important question to answer will be which metadata schemes should be supported and how we represent them in the MetadataProvider interface. In other words: What is the minimal set of attributes/operations that the MetadataProvider should prescribe?
MJ, 2009-10-14: "In L8X, we use a sort of normalized mapping of the basic OpenURL 0.1 KEV [Key/Encoded-Value] format, but there is some crosswalk between the OpenURL 1.0 book/journal KEV formats as well as a little bit of DC [Dublin Core]. OJS and OCS also have their own variations on DC for article/paper metadata (can't say about OMP) - so we need to think about how this will be best represented in the metadata model."
My proposition is trying to implement the superset of all standards that we want to support.
Next Steps
- implement citation service back-end
- specify AJAX request architecture
- specify GUI fragments/AJAX components
- get specification approval from Alec, Brian, ...
Further Ideas
- Implement citation output plug-ins for Chicago Manual of Style, American Medical Association, American Sociological Association and Council of Science Editors (see mails to pkp-support from Mark and John, 20/10/2009)
- Don't kill L8X as a standalone application, integrate it with PKP WAL
- Package/brand/SEOize parser/lookup library separately for re-use in other document based OSS applications (ECM)
- Let users configure "content types" (document types) to improve parsing and reduce manual work for batches of similar documents
- extract styles from sample document
- extract sections from sample document
- let user attribute semantic information to styles and sections (e.g. first section = always contains author information)
- parse document (metadata, citations, structure) batch based on these specific user definitions
- Integrate more citation lookup services: CrossRef, OAIster, CiteSeer, Amazon, PubMed, ISBNdb, WorldCat, LibraryThing, OpenLibrary, SRU/SRW, Z39.50, generic OAI-DC; parse: Freecite, Parscit, Paracite, Regexp from L8X
- Additional XML schemas for export
- Additional file conversion based on plugins: XSLT, ICE, GD, ImageMagick, etc.
- Improve support for metadata schemas
- Use machine-learning approaches (data mining technology) to improve parser robustness (citations, document structure, metadata)
- Introduce a "batch processing mode" for citation parsing/lookup
- keep the application responsive while citation parsing is going on in the background
- do citation parsing/lookup during off-hours (e.g. every night)
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When we discover miracles in nature, we just gotta share them. You'll find divine nourishment for your hair, hands and body in this super-enriched emollient formula bursting with Pumpkin Seed Oil, Olive Oil, Wheat Germ, Bee Pollen and Beeswax. After you try this, you'll be a believer, too.
• Works on hair, hands and body
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olea europaea (olive) fruit oil, beeswax, cucurbita pepo (pumpkin) seed extract, pollen extract, glycine soja (soybean) seed extract, olea europaea (olive) fruit extract, triticum vulgare (wheat) germ extract, adenophora stricta (ladybell) root extract


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With the cold front coming, I am patiently waiting for the ice to form so I can begin ice fishing.
Winter is finally upon us here in the mitten state and inparticularly, Ionia County. I have put my open water fishing gear away save one 13 foot St.Croix steelhead rod that I will use when searching the streams for winter run fish. I have spooled new line on my ice fishing rods and sharpened the blades on my ice auger. The lakes are beginning to freeze and folks are fishing some of the local lakes already with some succes. I will venture out this week and try my luck on the hard water. I am especially focused on Northern Pike and Crappie. I will post more later and hopefully report on my good success.


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First, the (obvious) good news: your biggest expenses are behind you. Not only did you heed your parents' smartest and most redundant parental advice by planning ahead and getting your tickets months ago but you also actually made it to Dover. Who cares if it was by bus, by hook or by crook? You're here. And, let's face it. That's the most important part, right?
First, the (obvious) good news: your biggest expenses are behind you. Not only did you heed your parents' smartest and most redundant parental advice by planning ahead and getting your tickets months ago but you also actually made it to Dover. Who cares if it was by bus, by hook or by crook? You're here. And, let's face it. That's the most important part, right?
But, because this isn't your first rodeo, nobody has to tell you that you're not done spending money. And, depending on whose bank account you're working out of-yours or some generous benefactor (thanks, Mom and Dad) who is clearly anxious to help you expand your world view through music – it's good to know up front what kind of additional expenses you're looking at.
Here's the breakdown:
1. Refreshments The really good news is that the water is free. Bring your own empty, reusable container and you can fill up at one of several water refill stations located throughout the festival grounds.
Want something other than water? A Heineken will set you back $7. Or, stop by The Brewery, the festival's onsite craft beer bar sponsored by the homegrown guys of Dogfish Head Craft Brewery. Like last year, they've brought back Firefly Ale, the event's signature drink. Described as a pale ale brewed with English Marris Otter barley and American Calypso hops with 5 percent alcohol by volume, a pint will set you back $8 to $9. They'll also be offering several other of their award-winning brews as well. The best part? You don't have to miss a minute of the music because Dogfish Head will be live-streaming festival performances. Could it get any better? Yes: The Brewery is also air-conditioned.
The Vineyard is back this year, too. For $7 to $8 a glass, sample some of the best regional wines in a relaxed outdoor setting.
2. Souvenirs You need proof that you were here, right? From t-shirts to water bottles, there's plenty of merchandise you can take home. Expect to spend anywhere from $15 to $45.
TOMS Shoes is back with the Style Your Sole experience. Purchase a pair of TOMS shoes ($58) on-site and then work with an artist to get one-of-a-kind kicks.
3. The free stuff Not only did Firefly bring back all of last year's most popular non-musical attractions, organizers also added even more things to do when you need a break from the stage.
Hammock Hangouts Take a break from listening to your favorite artists in one of two Hammock Hangouts on site.Forest Cinema Silent films in black and white, hosted in one of two of the Firefly's Hammock Hangouts.The Coffee House Chill out to some acoustic vibes by some Firefly artists at our Coffee House featuring Bearclaw Coffee.FYE Artist signing tent: Festivals are about connecting with others, including your favorite artists. Stop by the artist signing tent to spark up conversation and get an autograph from your favorite band.Gibson Guitar Try out your skills at the Gibson Guitar tent.Jack Daniels Whiskey Museum A touch of Tennessee in The Woodlands. Take a brief tour and learn a little more about the history of Jack Daniels.Garnier Fructis Styling Salon When dry shampoo just doesn't cut it. Freshen up your 'do at the Garnier Fructis Styling Salon.The Thicket Firefly's silent, headphone dance party. Tucked away in the woods, DJs will be spinning music all day long to provide guests a place to bust out their moves amongst the trees. After the Festival, the Thicket will move to The Hub and kick it back up for the night owls who want to keep rocking out. (There is a $20 holding fee that you get back once you return the headphones.)


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5:30 pm
Andy Williams: Moon River and Me The crooner contributes his personal memories of each song in this collection of musical performances drawn from his Emmy Award-winning television series that aired from 1962-1971.G
7:00 pm
Lawrence Welk: Precious Memories This program of spiritual hymns, inspirational songs and gospel medleys features stars from the Welk Musical Family including: Norma Zimmer, the Lennon Sisters, Jo Ann Castle, Ralna English, Guy Hovis, Mary Lou Metzger, Jack Imel, Tom Netherton, Ken Delo, Dick Dale, Gail Farrell, Bob Ralston and Joe Feeney. Special guests are Chris Feeney and Tim Padilla. The Welk Champagne Music Makers are under the direction of John Bahler.G
9:00 pm
Carole King - James Taylor Live at the Troubadour This 2007 performance celebrating the 50th anniversary of Los Angeles' Troubadour nightclub sparks the 2010 Troubadour Reunion Tour with the two musicians touring the nation together. Forty years before this concert in the same nightclub, Taylor urged King to emerge as an artist from behind her piano. They return to the intimate setting, and the familiar songs rekindle the pair's love of making music together. Songs include King's "So Far Away," "It's Too Late" and "Will You Love Me Tomorrow?" and Taylor's "Carolina in My Mind," "Sweet Baby James" and "Fire and Rain."G
10:30 pm
Muddy Waters & The Rolling Stones Live When The Rolling Stones arrived in Chicago on November 22, 1981, prior to their own concert nights, they paid a visit to Muddy Waters' club, the Checkerboard Lounge to see the legendary bluesman perform. Soon Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Ronnie Wood and Ian Stewart joined Waters onstage, and later Buddy Guy and Lefty Dizz also played their part in this historic jam session.G