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ALAMO — A PG&E gas leak was shut off and an evacuation order that lasted almost four hours was lifted for parts of Alamo Wednesday afternoon as crews continued to repair the damaged line.
Alerts to evacuate the area were sent out shortly before noon by multiple agencies after a work crew hit the gas line around 10:30 a.m., PG&E spokeswoman Tamar Sarkissian said. The leak was at 3195 Danville Blvd., near Stone Valley Road, she said.
An East Bay Municipal Utility District crew hit the line, Contra Costa Sheriff's Office spokesman Jimmy Lee said. Crews had not determined the size of the leak, Sarkissian said.
A telephone emergency notification went out to more than 900 phone lines in the affected area of Alamo, Lee said, and residents on Alamo Square Drive were ordered to leave their homes and move as far south on the street as possible.
They were told to take only essential items that could be carried with them and to turn off all heat sources in their residences. Pets were to be leashed or put into a carrier.
Businesses in the central business district also were evacuated, Danville police Lt. Jeff Moule said.
People also were told to stay off phones unless they needed to report a life-threatening emergency in that location, Lee said. Those physically unable to evacuate were told to call 911, he said.
No residents in Danville were ordered to evacuate. No injuries or hospitalizations were reported as a result of the leak.
Traffic in Alamo backed up on and near Danville Boulevard, Moule said, and residents were advised to avoid the area and use Interstate 680.
Caltrans said the I-680 offramps at Stone Valley Road were expected to remain closed until 6 p.m.
The evacuation order was lifted around 3:20 p.m. when the gas leak was capped. Repairs are expected to take six to eight hours. Residents have been allowed to return to their homes and businesses. However, Danville Boulevard between Stone Valley Road and Las Trampas Road was expected to remain closed for both north and southbound traffic while repairs were made. Danville Boulevard north of El Cerro Boulevard was limited to local traffic only.
Staff writer Katie Nelson contributed to this report. Contact Rick Hurd at 925-945-4789 and follow him at Twitter.com/3rdERH.


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Dad, isn't Jim Hansen that NASA mega-whiz you call "America's pre-eminent climate scientist," which is like geezerese for the smartest guy in the room? And what is brain dude thinking when he says "Game over for the Climate"?
"Game"? You call this a game? When losing it means "billions of people will be condemned to poverty and much of civilization will collapse"? K. Ceee, I know you're super-busy but I need you to pay attention.
Which part of this sounds like a game to you? The billions? The people? The poverty? The civilization? The collapse? Daaad, back away from the smartphone. I mean it. Focus! You can't just go "game over for the climate… New game!"… like there's an app for what happens after you lose this one.
Dad, dude, Angry Birds is a game. Climate disruption is just dumping on your kids' head. Are you laughing? Because if you're laughing, I can find an assisted living facility in Siberia. Don't push me.
Maybe it feels like a game, since you'll probably kick the bucket before all this collapsing goes down. You're kinda playing with other people's money, huh? But when it's your kids' money, aren't you at least supposed to act serious?
And even if it were a game, y'oldsters have a lot of nerve calling it "over." Dad, you've been lacing up your shoes and picking your noses for decades. Did I miss the part where you actually got in there and started playing? 'Cause sitting here thinking about the horror show of a future you're cookin up, I'm seeing zero game.
What I do hear is a lot of yap: "It's not happening." "It's happening but we're not causing it." "We're causing it but soon it will be China's fault." "It's too big, too complicated." "Somebody's gonna screw the future so we might as well get the jobs." All kind o' of bob and weave and shuck and jive. But "game"? You got some game Pops?. Well bring it then! Cuz "game over" just sounds like the beginning of your next lame excuse for failing to deal.
OK, yeah, I get it. Jim Hansen is warning about "game over" for the right reason — to kick your sagging kiesters into gear before it's too late. 'Preciate that.
But listen, Pop, you don't have a cane to lean on when you start croaking "game over." It's no game, and it is never over. Whatever you do now to improve the situation is crap I don't have to shovel later. So quit crying in your beer and DO STUFF.
Get in the game Dadddyyy, 'cause when it's "over" for you, it's on for me.
KC Golden is the Policy Director at Climate Solutions. This piece was originally published at the Getting a Grip on Climate Solutions blog and was re-printed with permission.

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2007 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
The Mercedes-Benz E-Class features more powerful engines for 2007, along with subtle styling changes, new interior elements, and a few tweaks for handling and safety.
The E-Class in many ways epitomizes the Mercedes-Benz brand. It's the company's best selling line worldwide and one of the best-selling Mercedes models in the United States.
The E-Class describes a full line of big, roomy sedans that are solid, safe, practical, comfortable, luxurious, and fast. Yet the cost of operating the popular E350, in terms of fuel consumption and maintenance, can be quite reasonable. The E-Class features some of the industry's most advanced safety technology, and it expresses what most people think of when they think of Mercedes: status in elegant, understated fashion.
Since a frame-up overhaul for model year 2003, the E-Class has expanded steadily and now includes six variants (more if you count the all-wheel drive E350 4Matic sedan and wagon and E550 4Matic sedan as separate models). The E-Class has sedans that seat five, wagons that seat seven, power from a V6, two V8s and a turbocharged V6 diesel, optional weather-busting all-wheel drive and screaming super-performance models from supertuner AMG.
For 2007, there are changes in E-Class nomenclature, thanks to new engines. The E500 sedan has become the E550 sedan, the new badge indicating it's powered by the 5.5-liter V8 that first appeared in the 2006 S-Class. The E550's double overhead cam V8 generates 382 horsepower compared to the 302 horsepower from the single overhead cam V8 it replaces, yet with a seven-speed automatic transmission, the E550 achieves the same estimated mileage as its less powerful predecessor. The E550 4Matic sedan retains its five-speed automatic. The E350 benefits from a V6 that was upgraded last year and is offered as a sedan and a wagon.
Meanwhile, there is no better example of how far passenger car diesel technology has advanced than the new E320 Bluetec sedan, which replaces the E320 CDI. The impressive common-rail direct-injection turbodiesel engine comes with a more sophisticated exhaust system that makes it the only diesel-powered passenger car available in the U.S. during the 2007 model year. It's not only more powerful than the outgoing E320 CDI with 210 horsepower and a muscular 388 pound-feet of torque, but it also returns the outgoing CDI's excellent EPA-estimated fuel mileage of 27 city/37 highway mpg.
Also new for 2007 are the E63 AMG sedan and wagon. It's hard to conceive of a faster, sportier team of luxury cars than the outgoing E55 AMGs, but the completely new 507-hp 6.2-liter V8 that replaces the E55's 469-hp supercharged V8 makes the E63s the fastest E-Class models ever built. And though capable of monstrous acceleration (0 to 60 mph in just 4.3 seconds) and a top speed of 180 mph (were it not for electronics that limit top speed to 155 mph), the AMGs boast the touches of luxury expected at the upper end of the market.
The Mercedes E-Class is an icon, a benchmark in its class. The mid-life freshening for 2007 helps the E-Class keep pace with such outstanding luxury sedans as the Audi A6, BMW 5 Series and Acura RL.
Model Lineup
The Mercedes E-Class lineup can seem daunting and complex, yet there is only one primary choice: four-door sedan or wagon. From there, it's a matter of choosing the engine and whether you want 4Matic all-wheel drive.
The E350 models come with a 3.5-liter V6 engine. The E350 sedan ($51,325) comes with a seven-speed automatic while the all-wheel-drive 4Matic ($53,825) has a five-speed automatic. E350s are available in Sport or Luxury trim. The E320 Bluetec ($52,325) is equipped identically to the E350 Luxury version, but features the turbodiesel engine.
The E350 4Matic wagon ($56,475) is equipped comparably to the sedan. A power liftgate and cargo organizer are standard, along with a folding third seat that increases passenger capacity to seven.
Standard features include fully automatic dual-zone climate control, 10-way power front seats with leather seating surfaces and memory, real burl walnut trim, a power tilt and telescoping steering wheel, a nine-speaker surround-sound stereo, power windows with one-touch express up and down, auto-dimming mirrors and rain-sensing windshield wipers. New standard equipment for 2007 includes a glass sunroof, six-disc CD changer, harman/kardon Logic 7 premium audio and, in the wagon, a power liftgate.
Luxury trim comes with 17-inch wheels, comfort suspension, green-tinted glass and burl walnut wood trim. Sport trim includes 18-inch twin-spoke wheels, a sport rear bumper with dual exhaust pipes, lowered sports suspension, blue-tinted glass, black bird's eye maple wood trim, white gauges, and a matte chrome gearshift surround.
Options include the Premium 1 package ($2,390) with phone pre-wiring, DVD navigation, Sirius satellite radio, power rear window sunshade and heated front seats. Premium II ($4,290) adds headlamp washers, a bi-xenon active light system, cornering fog lamps, and Keyless Go to that list. Also optional: a panorama sunroof ($1,000), electronic trunk closer ($520), split/folding rear seats ($300), radar-controlled Distronic adaptive cruise control ($3,160); a wood/leather steering wheel ($540); five-spoke chrome 17-inch wheels ($1,200); and Parktronic obstacle warning ($1,110).
The E550 ($59,775) and E550 4Matic ($62,275) sedans are powered by the 382-hp V8, and it offers more standard equipment than the E350. Upgrades include a four-zone climate control system and Airmatic variable air suspension. Options include the Premium I package ($2,840), which adds active ventilated seats to the E350's similar package, while Premium II ($4,740) is identical in content to the E350's.
The E63 AMG sedan ($85,375) and wagon ($86,175) include the 507-hp V8, a seven-speed automatic with steering-wheel-mounted shift paddles, massive 18-inch tires and wheels, performance brakes, a lowered chassis and an aggressively tuned air suspension. They're distinguished by unique body touches and interior trim, deeply sculpted sports seats and AMG markings. Options are similar to those on the other E-Class models.
Safety features that come standard on all models include eight airbags: dual front airbags, side-impact airbags for front and rear passengers, and head-protection curtains that run the length of the cabin on both sides. The airbag management system employs multiple impact sensors designed to more precisely control the timing and rate of deployment. The system accounts for the weight of a front-seat passenger and controls seatbelt pretensioners according to the force of impact. Active safety features start with anti-skid stability electronics and the latest evolution of ABS.
Safety is further enhanced by the Pre-Safe system, which was engineered to recognize critical situations as they develop and prepare both the passengers and the car for the crisis. If braking deceleration exceeds a certain level or the vehicle threatens to skid, the system tensions the front seatbelts, adjusts the position of the passenger seat for optimum positioning relative to
Before the launch of the gorgeous CLS sedan/coupe, the Mercedes-Benz E-Class was widely considered to be the most successful design among the company's current sedans. For 2007, a slightly increased overall length and wider front and rear tracks does nothing to dispel the car's suave look.
The four-headlight theme introduced on the previous-generation E-Class is now the company standard, but it has been refined further in the mid-life freshening of the 2007 car. Up front, the bumper and radiator grille now have a pronounced V-shape, the spoiler is lower, and, for a striking effect, the twin headlamps sport transparent louvers over their top sections. A finishing touch is the white LEDs used for the parking lights.
The front end's new look for 2007 is carried to the rear along deeper side skirts to a new rear bumper and taillight configuration. Along with the new, more aerodynamically shaped single-strut rearview mirrors, the changes keep the E-Class looking fresh and youthful, yet elegant.
The current E-Class design introduced many innovations not necessarily apparent to the eye. This was the first Mercedes sedan to use aluminum body components extensively, starting with the hood, front fenders, trunk lid, front crossmember and front subframe. Aluminum is lighter and stronger but more expensive than steel. Aluminum amounts to 10 percent of the body's weight. About 37 percent of the total is modern high-strength steel alloys.
From the aerodynamic perspective, the E-Class is one of the slipperiest sedans extant. Its 0.27 coefficient of drag, identical to the 2006 model, is a benchmark for sedans and helps minimize wind noise and maximize fuel economy.
The E-Class wagon, this year available only in E350 and E63 AMG versions, will never be mistaken for anything but a wagon. Nonetheless, it is impressively sleek, and some critics find the tear-drop taper of the rear roof more aesthetically pleasing than the trunk deck on the sedans. The exterior revisions on the sedan apply to the wagon. The wagon has been fitted with a larger center brake light. The wagon's added cargo-passenger flexibility is welcome. If the E350 wagon is too stodgy for your taste, there's always the new E63 AMG wagon.
The E63 AMG sedan and wagon look meaner than the other E-Class cars. With their lower body cladding and 18-inch wheels, the E63s look racy and aggressive. As is often the case, the body add-ons add slightly more drag, if you can call a super slippery 0.28 Cd more drag. The aerodynamic aids are for downforce, to improve grip in fast corners.
Interior Features
We really enjoy the Mercedes E-Class interior. Like its exterior styling, we consider the E-Class cabin to be some of the marque's best design work, with a successful mix of attributes. The E-Class sedan delivers plenty of passenger space, yet it maintains some level of intimacy. It's luxurious, yet functional, and loaded with features without being excessive. The E-Class has all the traditional Mercedes interior cues, starting with its standard dark stained burl walnut trim. The cabin is conservative in some respects, daring in others, and impressively executed throughout.
New for 2007 is a more elegant look, distinguished by sweeping curves, soft surfaces and effective use of chrome trim. A handsome four-spoke steering wheel with elliptical thumb-operated buttons is new, along with revised controls for the automatic climate system and additional interior color choices.
The dashboard sweeps from each side and blends into the doors and center console. The wood trim is complemented by splashes of chrome. Plastic panels are generally rich in appearance and have a soft-touch finish. All are sprayed with a polyurethane coating that delivers impressively consistent color.
The instrument cluster uses black script on white gauges with LED lighting. There's a big speedometer in the middle, with a menu-operated display for diagnostics, feature selection, ambient temperature, date and other information in its center. To the left sits a large analog clock, to the right the tachometer. On either end of the cluster are neat bar gauges that resemble thermometers, displaying fuel level and coolant temperature.
A cluster of switches between the visors on the headliner controls cabin lighting and the Tele-Aid SOS call button. The panel also includes a switch to operate the sunroof. HomeLink buttons are located on the bottom of the rearview mirror and can be programmed to control garage doors, house lighting, gates, etc. Redundant controls on the steering wheel hub operate the phone, radio and information display.
A single row of switches at the bottom of the center stack operates door locks, flashers and seat heaters. The main audio, telephone and navigation controls are located in a Comand module, spread around a 16:9 ratio LCD display screen. The system is a big improvement over Mercedes' previous control center, and while it still requires some learning, it probably takes less time to master than the menu/joystick system in many E-Class competitors.
The new CD changer is located behind a flip-up switch panel in the center of the dash panel, which, at the touch of a button, opens for access to the changer. It can play audio CDs and MP3s, and an auxiliary input plug in the glove box allows personal audio devices to be played through the 12-speaker sound system. An optional kit connects the Apple iPod to the audio system and provides information in the center display while allowing control via the multi-function steering wheel.
Mercedes is learning that people who drive cars carry stuff with them, at least Americans do. This E-Class has less storage space than some of its competitors, but acres more than any Mercedes did five years ago. The center console has a funky pop-up cupholder and a large storage bin (two bins if you don't order the telephone package). Storage bins are also located in each door along with map pockets on the front seatbacks.
The 10-way adjustable front bucket seats are firm enough for good support when driving fast, but not hard on the back when cruising. They grip bodies of various sizes nicely, and there's more than enough adjustment via Mercedes' patented door-mounted seat controls to accommodate just about everyone. The sport seats have enough bolstering to keep a bronze bust in place. But if you don't dive into corners like Stirling Moss, you probably don't need them. They make getting in and out a little more difficult. We especially enjoy the Active Ven
Driving Impressions
All of the 2007 Mercedes E-Class cars are enjoyable to drive. Smooth, serene and quiet are the dominant impressions at the wheel of any E-Class, unless you have the accelerator floored. There's very little vibration anywhere in the cabin, and almost no wind noise.
Improvements to the geometry of the front suspension for 2007 give the E-Class a crisper, quicker turn-in while cornering, perceptibly increasing the sporty nature of the car's handling. All of the E-Class cars corner responsively and provide a smooth, if slightly firm, ride, a balance we like in luxury sedans. The four-link front suspension is similar to that under the expensive S-Class models, and the five-link rear suspension does a superb job of controlling unwanted wheel movement, which is crucial to handling and ride quality.
The Sport models are tuned for those who like to feel in closer touch to the pavement, as it's fitted with shorter springs for a slightly lower ride height, stiffer shocks and low-profile performance tires on 18-inch wheels.
The available Airmatic Dual Control suspension replaces the standard steel coil springs with air springs. This computer-managed system adjusts the air pressure to the spring at each wheel, based on road conditions or driving style, to slightly soften or firm the ride and to add or decrease body roll (lean) in corners. In combination with electronically adjusted shock absorbers, the air suspension can automatically improve ride quality or handling or optimize the balance of the two, depending on where the car is traveling and whether the driver is cruising or driving quickly. The system works automatically, without switching suspension settings between sport and comfort.
The variable-power steering system was improved for 2007 with a 10-percent quicker ratio for more precise control of front wheel direction. The system provides more boost for easy turning at low speeds and less for more progressive steering response and feedback at higher speeds. With 2.6 turns lock-to-lock compared to the previous system's 3.3 turns, we found the new steering makes maneuvering through crowded parking lots easier and more pleasant, and far more responsive in the corners.
One of our gripes with the 2006 models was the braking system. All of the E-Class cars came with Sensotronic Brake Control, commonly called brake-by-wire, because the connection between the brake pedal and reservoir of brake fluid is electronic, not mechanical. Although we found them to be excellent in terms of performance, with stops straight, true and short, repeatedly, with virtually no brake fade, we didn't care for the way they engaged, which we felt was too abrupt, especially in commuter crawl mode. They do, however, have their advantages. The electronic system can apply brake force to each wheel independently, helping to keep the car traveling straight and true during panic stops, even on bumpy, uneven roads. It will also keep the brakes on full in an emergency situation, as measured by sensors, even if a driver inadvertently eases off the brake pedal. And if it's raining, the system periodically, lightly, applies the brakes to sweep them dry. Still, the brake-by-wire had its quirks. Several testers found them difficult to modulate in everyday driving, making smooth braking around town a challenge. In short, we didn't really like them.
For 2007, the Sensotronic control has been removed from the brake system, which is essentially unchanged except for the now ultra-smooth grasp of the binders, even at slow speeds. Each E-Class model has progressively larger brake rotors and more complex piston designs to complement the engine's power and corresponding speed potential.
The E-Class wagons give up almost nothing to the sedans in performance, fuel economy or handling dynamics.
The E350 comes with a 3.5-liter engine introduced for 2006, which was the first Mercedes V6 with dual overhead cams and four valves per cyl
The Mercedes-Benz E-Class offers a wide range of choices, but all have the attributes that have made them a benchmark among luxury cars. Every model delivers a combination of safety, luxury, practicality, performance, status, and cost of operation that's difficult to match. This remains an iconic car in a market segment crowded with good cars.
NewCarTestDrive.com editor Mitch McCullough reported from Los Angeles, with J.P. Vettraino and Jim McCraw in Detroit, and Greg Brown in Las Vegas.
|Model Line Overview
|Model lineup:
|Mercedes-Benz E320 Bluetec ($52,325); E350 ($51,325); E350 4Matic wagon ($56,475); E550 ($59,775); E63 AMG ($85,375); E63 AMG wagon ($86,175)
|210-hp 3.0-liter dohc 24-valve turbodiesel V6; 268-hp 3.5-liter dohc 24-valve V6; 382-hp 5.5-liter dohc 24-valve V8; 507-hp 6.2-liter V8
|5-speed automatic; 7-speed automatic
|Safety equipment (standard):
|dual-stage front airbags, front and rear side-impact airbags, front and rear curtain-style head-protection airbags; active head restraints; seatbelt pretensioners; Pre-Safe System; antilock brakes (ABS); Electronic Stability Program (ESP), traction control
|Safety equipment (optional):
|Basic warranty:
|4 years/50,000 miles
|Assembled in:
|Sindelfingen, Germany
|Specifications As Tested
|Model tested (MSPR):
|Mercedes-Benz E550 sedan ($59,000)
|Standard equipment:
|automatic four-zone climate control, power tilt and telescoping steering wheel with multifunction controls, power windows with express up and down, auto-dimming mirrors, rain-sensing windshield wipers, glass sunroof, 10-way power driver and passenger seats with leather inserts and three-position memory, cruise control, walnut trim, nine-speaker surround-sound stereo with six-disc CD changer, Tele-aid emergency communication system
|Options as tested (MSPR):
|Sport Package (N/C); Premium II ($4,740) includes the Premium I package with the Hands-Free Communication System, DVD COMAND Navigation, Sirius Satellite Radio, power rear window shade, Headlight Washing System, Bi-Xenon Active Light System, cornering fog lights, Keyless Go, Active Ventilated front seats; Parktronic ($1,100); wood/leather steering wheel ($540); electronic trunk closer ($520)
|Destination charge:
|Gas guzzler tax:
|Price as tested (MSPR):
|rear-wheel drive
|5.5-liter dohc 24-valve V8
|Horsepower (lb.-ft @ rpm):
|382 @ 6000
|Torque (lb.-ft @ rpm):
|391 @ 2800-4800
|7-speed automatic
|EPA fuel economy, city/hwy:
|17/25 mpg
|112.4 in.
|191.0/71.7/58.4 in.
|Track, f/r:
|62.1/61.9 in.
|Turning circle:
|37.4 ft.
|Seating Capacity:
|Head/hip/leg room, f:
|39.1/57.2/41.9 in.
|Head/hip/leg room, m:
|Head/hip/leg room, r:
|37.8/57.2/35.6 in.
|Cargo volume:
|15.9 cu. ft.
|Towing capacity:
|Suspension, f:
|independent, with upper and lower control arms, air springs and variable-rate shock absorbers
|Suspension, r:
|independent, five link with air springs and variable-rate shock absorbers and stabilizer bar
|Ground clearance:
|4.1 in.
|Curb weigth:
|3885 lbs.
|Brakes, f/r:
|vented disc/vented disc with ABS, EBD, Brake Assist
|Fuel capacity:
|21.1 gal.
|Unless otherwise indicated, specifications refer to test vehicle. All prices are manufacturer's suggested retail prices (MSPR) effective as of October 23, 2006.Prices do not include manufacturer's destination and delivery charges. N/A: Information not available or not applicable. Manufacturer Info Sources: 800-367-6372 (800-FOR-MERCEDES) - www.mbusa.com


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An amendment to the $34 billion Senate budget proposal would keep Taunton State Hospital open for another year at a limited capacity while funding a study to examine potential expanded uses at the facility.
An amendment to the $34 billion Senate budget proposal would keep Taunton State Hospital open for another year at a limited capacity while funding a study to examine potential expanded uses at the facility.
"This amendment promises that patients receiving behavioral and mental health services through the 45 beds at Taunton State Hospital will continue to have access to mental health care in Southeastern Massachusetts through June 2014," said state Sen. Marc Pacheco, D-Taunton, who sponsored the amendment. "This ensures we will continue working to find a solution for the long-term viability and full utilization of Taunton State Hospital and to reposition the hospital for the existing and emerging needs that are self-evident in our society."
Language to keep the hospital open also appeared in the Senate Ways and Means budget proposal, which went before the Senate. The Senate approved a budget late Thursday night following two days of debate.
The budget amendment calls for $100,000 in funding to hire a consultant to produce a report to examine mental health needs in the state and future programs that could potentially be housed at Taunton State Hospital.
The report, according to Pacheco's office, would study potential pilot programs including state-operated pilot crisis stabilization units to evaluate, stabilize and refer behavioral health patients who are boarded in emergency rooms or acute care units in Southeastern Massachusetts; a pilot program for non-violent offenders with mental health diagnoses serving sentences in state or county correctional facilities; and a pilot program for women who are evaluated as having co-occurring mental health and substance abuse orders.
The Patrick administration announced plans last year to close the mental health facility and consolidate its services at the new Worcester Recovery Center and Hospital. The House and Senate overrided Gov. Deval Patrick's veto last year to keep the hospital open at a reduced, 45-bed capacity for fiscal 2013.
Some groups, including the Massachusetts Association for Mental Health support the administrations plan to close Taunton State Hospital, saying that funding would be better used for community-based care.


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This article based on work done by Frontalot on Linkstationwiki.org
This project offers OpenSSH (including daemon), precompiled and packaged for the PPC LinkStation. The OpenSSH[1] - package is intended for people who want to upgrade from Dropbear to a more full-featured SSH daemon. This way you can use a client like PuTTY or FileZilla for terminal and file transfer. You can even tunnel other protocols like VNC through SSH to make them secure.[2] This package requires that you have installed the OpenLink or FreeLink firmware. You may download the latest version from the downloads area here. Or, use this version[3] "it contains the original tarball plus an installation script (not yet widely tested, but at least from that you can see the requirements)" reffered to by Izzy in this forum [4]
Installation Instructions
- OpenSSH-4.2p2
A complete OpenSSH-4.2p2-package is available at mindbenders-page: OpenSSH-4.3p2_ppc.tar.gz Install it by
cd / wget http://www.unet.univie.ac.at/~a0025690/ppc-binaries/OpenSSH-4.3p2_ppc.tar.gz tar xzvf OpenSSH-4.3p2_ppc.tar.gz /usr/local/etc/create_keys.sh
you should be able to connect via ssh after reboot or if you start
/etc/init.d/sshd start
Also, the sshd needs to be modified by adding the following lines to startup block.
if [ ! -d /var/empty ]; then mkdir /var/empty fi
If the modification is not done, every time SSH is stopped and restarted, it will complain the the /var/empty directory already exists. One must also remember to create user named "sshd".
FreeLink (Debian)
- Install the OpenSSH package using apt-get. If prompted, select SSH version 2. Use the command:[5]
apt-get install ssh
- You can configure SSH through Webmin (see Webmin to remotely administer your LinkStation)
Programs included
The OpenSSH suite includes the following tools:[6]
ssh email@example.com
scp firstname.lastname@example.com:somefile .
sftp email@example.com
- sshd, the SSH daemon:
- ssh-keygen, a tool to generate the RSA and DSA keys that are used for user and host authentication:
ssh-keygen -t rsa
- ssh-agent, a small daemon that can hold copies of public keys and use them to sign authentication challenges, avoiding the need to enter passphrases every time they are used:
eval `ssh-agent`
- ssh-add, a tool to load keys into, or delete keys from a running ssh-agent:
- ssh-keyscan, which scans a list of hosts and collects their public keys:
ssh-keyscan -t rsa 126.96.36.199 184.108.40.206 www.example.com
- sftp-server, the sftp server subsystem (normally run directly by sshd)
- ssh-keysign, a setuid helper program that signs "hostbased" authentication challenges using the host's private keys (normally executed directly by ssh)
- ↑ http://www.openssh.com/ - OpenSSH a FREE version of the SSH connectivity tools
- ↑ http://martybugs.net/smoothwall/puttyvnc.cgi - Tunnelling VNC over SSH with PuTTY
- ↑ openssh-3.9p1-05b.tgz - from Qumran Cave FileBase
- ↑ The Linkstation Community Forum / Everything else / www.linkstationwiki.net - Mediawiki is online
- ↑ Convert from telnet to SSH (both OpenSSH and Dropbear)
- ↑ OpenSSH - From the WikiPedia


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Fred Wilson, a New York venture capitalist whose portfolio includes Twitter and Foursquare, doesn't seem impressed by Facebook.
In a recent blog post about privacy, he called the social network an "institutionalized copycat."
Facebook, he says, copies everything, even applications that are meant to be alternatives to Facebook like Snapchat.
Snapchat is a photo app that lets users send images to each other but it doesn't save them for very long in its system. The promise of Snapchat is that a photo shared over its platform will never surface on the web. Users can also write messages on top of the photos.
Facebook made an exact replica of Snapchat, Poke, in response to the startup's success.
Wilson writes: "The debate [we had at dinner] was about whether the feature that makes Snapchat special (you know your photos won't end up on Facebook) is the basis for a standalone app and business. My view, having lived through this debate with Twitter and Foursquare, is that mobile apps are features in the mobile OS and that Snapchat can and likely will own this feature in the leading mobile operating systems even though institutionalized copycats (ie Facebook who copies everything) can and will copy it. The irony that Facebook has copied a feature that is specifically designed to avoid Facebook is precious in and of itself."
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Tuesday, May 21, 6:30PM
The emotional aspect of being in transition is a subject that is extremely important yet usually overlooked. The audience will learn about: Some practical advice for those in transition; Who are the people who one can rely on for help? Are your expectations aligned with reality? How to dramatically increase the chances for an interview; How to prepare for that coveted interview; What resources should one use to check out the potential future boss? Presenter info is above. For more information or to register, contact Alaina at 732-727-0212 ex. 25, email her at firstname.lastname@example.com, or register online!
The 2nd and 4th Thursday of Every Month from 6:30 to 8:00PM. Next meeting: May 9 at 6:30PM! Full Schedule!
Are you sick and tired of the constant disappointments you experience while trying to find a job? Share your personal experiences and frustrations with fellow job seekers in this job search support group designed to help people cope with the ups and downs one faces while trying to navigate through a challenging job market. Group members are encouraged to trade job search and interview tips with one another, in addition to establishing a network among their peers to keep one another aware of potential job opportunities.
This group is now led by Neighbors-helping-Neighbors USA who have formed a partnership with the Sayreville Library. NhN USA is a cost-free, highly successful nationally recognized, peer-led, volunteer job search, support, and networking group targeted to individuals who are actively looking for work and interested in reinvigorating their job search. Membership is open to anyone in career transition, including unemployed or underemployed individuals and recent college graduates, as well as people re-entering the job market, struggling small business owners, and anyone looking for part-time or volunteer work. Group members assist each other in techniques and suggestions to improve their job search, offer support, and help with personal and professional networking to find a position.
About Neighbors Helping Neighbors USA: Founded in River Edge, New Jersey on January 27, 2011, NhN USA has fostered a "pay it forward", weekly accountability meeting model. They are nationally recognized by the White House Office of Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships, The United States Department of Labor Washington DC. The Neighbors-helping-Neighbors USA, Inc. meeting groups network is a New Jersey non-profit company pursuant to N.J.S.A. 15A:1-1 et seq.. The organization is applying to be recognized as a public charity under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Group is pro-Bono managed by John R. Fugazzie. For more information about the group, visit their page here. For more information about this group, contact Alaina at 732-727-0212 ex. 25 or email her at firstname.lastname@example.com. No registration required! To see the flyer for the group, click here.
Thursday, May 23, 11:00AM-12:00PM
Advance care planning involves learning about the types of decisions that might need to be made, considering those decisions ahead of time, and then letting others know about your preferences, often by putting them into an advance directive. Advance care planning is not just about old age. At any age, a medical crisis could leave someone too ill to make his or her own healthcare decisions. Even if you are not sick now, making healthcare plans for the future is an important step toward making sure you get the medical care you would want, even when doctors and family members are making the decisions for you. More than one out of four older Americans face questions about medical treatment near the end of life but are not capable of making those decisions. Representatives from New Jersey Long-term Care will be in to discuss some questions you can think about now and describe ways to share your wishes with others. You will learn the proper course to take to ensure your wishes are fulfilled to help take the burden off family and friends, and most importantly ease your mind. To register, contact Alaina at 732-727-0212 ex. 25, email her at email@example.com, or register online!
Tuesday, May 28, 2:30PM-7:00PM
Every two seconds someone needs blood. Some people need regular transfusions to live. Save a life today and donate blood! Every donor will receive one FREE AMC movie ticket! Located in the Meeting Room. This blood drive is organized by the Blood Center of New Jersey.
Friday, May 31, 2:00PM-4:00PM
Join us for our monthly movie matinees to enjoy popular movie hits on our new 84" x 84" screen and fresh popcorn from our popcorn machine! Watch a movie and meet fellow movie enthusiasts! Today, we will be showing "Lincoln!" This Academy Award winning film stars: Daniel Day-Lewis, Sally Field, Joseph Gordon-Levitt Synopsis: A revealing drama that focuses on the 16th president's tumultuous final months in office. In a nation divided by war and the strong winds of change, Lincoln pursues a course of action designed to end the war, unite the country, and abolish slavery. With the moral courage and fierce determination to succeed, his choices during this critical moment will change the fate of generations to come. "****" -- Roger Ebert "A masterpiece." -- A. O. Scott "A great American movie." -- Rolling Stone
Adults only, please. Rated PG-13. 150 minutes. Contact Alaina by phone at 732-727-0212 ex. 25 or email firstname.lastname@example.com to register, or register online! Thank you to the Friends of the Library for making the Movie Matinees of 2013 possible!
Monday, Jun. 10, 6:30PM-8:00PM
Join tech guru Karlton Utter as he discusses LinkedIn basics. He will also discuss how potential employers are using this, Facebook, & Twitter to hire employees. How to maintain a professional social media reputation will also be discussed. For more information or to register, contact Alaina at 732-727-0212 ex. 25, or email her at email@example.com. Register online now!
The 2nd Thursday of Every Month from 6:30PM-8:00PM. Next Meeting: June 13 at 6:30PM! Full Schedule!
Looking to share your passion for knitting and crocheting & meet a few new crafting buddies? Enjoy this opportunity to pick up a few new tips from fellow craft addicts at this NEW, low-key club for folks who know the basics, but want to take their addiction to a whole new level! Bring your supplies and your current craft project and let the fun begin! This group is open to all residents, but adults only please. No registration required. We hope to see you there! For more information, contact Alaina at 732-727-0212 ex. 25, or email her at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Saturday, Jun. 15, 12:00PM-2:00PM
How sweet it is that the summer is finally here---literally! The Adult Summer Reading Event will be kicked off this year with a chocolate event that is not to be missed! 2 Chicks with Chocolate will be in to talk about the "rich" history of chocolate and the chocolate making process, and best of all, provide attendees with a blind tasting of chocolate from around the world! Guests will experience the decadent flavors of several caramel and ganache fillings that will simply melt in their mouths! The 2 Chicks with Chocolate experts will conclude by teaching guests the art of chocolatiering by showing guests how to roll their own truffles that they can take home! If you love what you taste, feel free to visit the chocolate table afterwards where you can purchase the 2 Chick with Chocolate goodies with 10% of the proceeds going right to the Sayreville Library!
Attendees will automatically be signed up for the Sayreville Library's Adult Summer Reading Club and receive the Summer Reading Starter kit. This low-maintenance reading club allows participants to read as much or as little as they want to, and pick what they want to read! Simply write a review for each book that you do read, and submit each review to be entered into our weekly prize drawings. Each review written counts as one entry, so the more you read and review, the more chances you have to win! Reviews can be submitted between June 17 and August 16. This is an event that has very limited space, so sign up early and reserve your spot! Registration starts May 15. Adult, Sayreville Library cardholders only! For more information or to register, contact Alaina at 732-727-0212 ex. 25 or email her at firstname.lastname@example.com. Guests may also register online starting May 15.
Tuesday, Jun. 18, 6:00PM-7:30PM
There is no way around it: to lose weight, you need to cut calories! Learn 8 ways to cut calories without going hungry (or losing your mind)! For more information or to register, contact Alaina at 732-727-0212 ex. 25, or email her at firstname.lastname@example.com. Register online now!
Wednesday, Jun. 19, 6:00PM-7:30PM
Your diet's on track and you're back in the exercise groove. Now we'll show you how to incorporate mindful, morning meditation to set daily intentions, beat stress, and keep your weight loss goals on track! For more information or to register, contact Alaina at 732-727-0212 ex. 25, or email her at firstname.lastname@example.com. Register online now!
The Library offers basic level computer courses all year to help everyone embrace technology--not run from it! The list of open classes are as follows:
Mouse for Beginners-Tuesday, May 28,6:00PM-8:00PM
Tips & Tricks for Beginner Computer Users-Monday, June 3, 6:00PM-8:00PM
Internet for Beginners-Tuesday, June 11, 6:00PM-8:00PM
Email for Beginners-Monday, Jun. 17, 6:00PM-8:00PM
Microsoft Word for Beginners-Tuesday, May 14 (WAIT LIST ONLY!) OR Monday, June 24, 6:00PM-8:00PM
Microsoft Word for Intermediate Users-Monday, May 20, 6:00PM-8:00PM (WAIT LIST ONLY!)
First preference goes to Sayreville patrons who have not taken these classes before. You must know how to use the mouse and keyboard to take all of the above classes except for Mouse for Beginners. Adults only, please. To register for any of the classes, contact Alaina at email@example.com, call her at 732-727-0212 ex. 25. You must contact and speak with Alaina to register for computer classes.
The 3rd Thursday of Every Month, 2:00PM-4:00PM
Gather at Sayreville Public Library to meet with other writers to bounce ideas off of one another or clear that infamous writer's block! Special guest professional writers will join the group from time to time to give advice and talk about their experiences as writers. This month's date is May 16. Adults only! For more information, contact Alaina at email@example.com, call her at 732-727-0212 ex. 25 OR register online!
The 1st & 3rd Friday of Every Month, 1:30PM-3:30PM
Join current club members at the library to play a few rounds of Scrabble. The group is very informal and simply enjoys playing for fun! This month's dates are May 3 b& 17 from 1:30-3:30pm. The library has a Scrabble Board, but you may bring your own also. No need to sign up in advance, just show up and make new friends! If you have any questions, email Alaina at email@example.com or call 732-727-0212 ex. 25.
Do you have old 33 1/3 or 45 records that you no longer use or want? Don't throw them out - bring them to the Sayreville Library instead! The Friends of the Library will accept donations of these records to use as one of their fundraising activities. Proceeds from the sale of the old records provide a way for the Friends to raise money for the benefit of the Sayreville Public Library. Donations are welcome any time during regular library hours. Please note that 78s will not be accepted.


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Celebrating Global Plaza and SIG/III
by Yin Zhang
Yin Zhang is the SIG/III 2004-2005 chair. She can be reached by email at Kent State University at email@example.com.
The 2004 Annual Meeting marked the third anniversary of the Global Information Village Plaza, an innovative and highly applauded program that was originally proposed and later run by Nadia Caidi and Michel Menou. Through their initiative and dedication the event has turned into a successful forum for exploring and discussing international information issues and problems by engaging ASIS&T members across the board, domestic and international. From the very beginning, Nadia and Michel adopted an innovative format that allows all participants to fully and freely explore and discuss international information issues. Over the past three years, they have worked diligently to ensure that the most current and urgent issues are explored, and that the full, broad and on-going participation of all interested information professionals is achieved.
The Global Plaza represents a welcome addition to the array of SIG/III programs, including the International Paper Contest, the InfoShare program and other technical sessions at the Annual Meetings, which all help put SIG/III in a better position to fulfill its goals:
The success of the Global Plaza as well as that of other SIG/III programs is the result of the dedication of our officers and members who work hard to make SIG/III meaningful and beneficial to so many people. If awards are any indication of success, then we must be doing something right: since its inception, SIG/III has won the SIG-of-the-Year Award eight times and has even made ASIS&T history by winning this award three years in a row.
This success can be attributed to our broad membership base and an increasing interest in international information issues among ASIS&T members. Currently, SIG/III has about 150 active members from many countries, with diverse backgrounds in both academic and professional worlds. There are 460 subscribers to the SIG/III listserv. Our officers are actively involved in international research and professional work. Now we are fortunate to have many long-time officers on board: Sue O'Neill Johnson, Nathalie Leroy, Bahaa El-Hadidy, Toni Carbo, Michel J. Menou, Norman Horrocks, Liwen Vaughan, Yunfei Du and Nadia Caidi. We also have brand new officers, Faizur Rahman and Abebe Rorissa, who have joined the board to serve as communication officers. Our network of digital scholars from developing countries has been quickly expanding. In the past three years (2002-2004), we have attracted more than 150 information professionals from 35 developing countries to participate in the International Paper Contest. Many of the participants subsequently have taken leadership roles in the information profession both in their countries and internationally. Some become fresh driving forces in SIG/III Duncan Omole is serving as the SIG/III Annual Meeting program chair, and Merlyna Lim is serving as the assistant chair (outside the United States).
We feel really grateful for all the outpouring support from
other SIGs, chapters, individual ASIS&T members, the ASIS&T
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organizations. It is always touching to see so many colleagues and
friends show up at the International Reception, bring and buy items
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ASIS&T membership for information professionals in developing
countries. It is also fun for us to hear different languages, learn
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International Reception.
To keep SIG/III moving forward, we are always looking for more participation in SIG/III activities and for new initiatives. Nadia and Michel have set a wonderful example of how we can work creatively and productively to achieve SIG/IIIs goals. For more information about the Global Plaza and other programs, including archives and photos of these events, please check our website at www.asis.org/SIG/SIGIII/.
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"Madonna recently has previewed a new song off her new album, and its kind of interesting. "
What does the phrase mean " a new song off her new album"? Please advise
Best Regards,
In the old days, before mp3 and Ipods, artists released a collection of songs all at one time. This was referred to as a "record album" or just an "album."
Madonna has released a new album and this is one of the new songs that can be found on it.


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Nursing Bras Moms Need
5 Nursing Bras to Add to Your New Mama Wardrobe
5 Nursing Bras to Add to Your New Mama Wardrobe
Your breasts definitely feel the effects of pregnancy and mommyhood. Almost from conception, they begin to swell, and before you know it, not one of your bras will fit. And just when you think they couldn't get any bigger, your baby is born, your milk comes in, and the fun really begins. I woke up from a nap in the hospital three days after my daughter was born, and my boobs had literally grown three cup sizes in less than an hour. Ouch!
While some new moms walk around topless because of the uncomfortable feeling of engorgement and the irritation of having to undress so often with a seemingly constantly hungry newborn, eventually you're going to want to cover your boobs (or, as my hubby so delicately calls them, "milkers"). A great nursing bra can be your "breast" friend (couldn't resist). Here are five that will round out your bra wardrobe during breastfeeding.


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avrdude: stk500_getsync(): not in sync: resp=0x00
window title 'com.atmel.flip.IspException' content 'could not open USB device'
Second: Does this sound like a legitimate case for seeking a refund from the retailer? (it was RS-online)
and then windows detects and installs it as a Arduino Uno, but I still get the same ' avrdude' error when trying to load a sketch
avrdude: usbdev_open(): did not find any USB device "usb"
Isn't it what I did when I loaded the 'ArduinoISP' sketch onto my new board, wired it to my old board, then set use 'Arduino as ISP' as the programmer in the ArduinoIDE and clicked install bootloader?
edit: For the sake of completeness I attempted to load the bootloader over usb from the IDE but I received this errorQuoteavrdude: usbdev_open(): did not find any USB device "usb"
Yeah, that shouldn't have done anything since you can't program the bootloader without a programmer.
The loopback test works fine, I get back in the window everything I type in the text field
The only other thing I can add is that when I attempt to upload a sketch, the pin13 led flashes a few times and goes straight back to solid,


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Professionally, we work as historians and archivists, and are keenly interested in local history books as well as architecture and planning books and documents that help us learn about the built environment. Our obsession with collecting resource material has resulted in an abundance of books and other ephemera. We maintain a catalog of over 1000 local history and architecture books, and are bringing more online everyday.This bookstore provides an outlet for us to recirculate excess reference material back out to the general public.


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NORTH DARTMOUTH, MA - The Little East Conference released its annual Winter All-Academic Teams, honoring student-athletes in the sports of men's and women's basketball, men's and women's indoor track and field, and women's swimming and diving. To earn a spot on the all-academic teams a student-athlete must be at least a sophomore academically and athletically, have a cumulative grade point average of a 3.2, and be a full-time member of a varsity team. The following were named to the team from UMass Boston.
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Thursday, September 27, 2007
Pro-sellout shareholder of i2 elects second board member
Amalgamated Gadget, a major shareholder of i2, has now elected its second board member, one David L. Pope. According to the SEC filing, Pope is employed by an affiliate of Amalgamated, which "acts as investment manager for R2 Top Hat, Ltd., which owns all of the issued and outstanding shares of the Series B Preferred Stock." Earlier this month, Amalgamated openly called for i2 to find a buyer.
An astute reader also informs me that i2 has taken down from its website all open job postings for customer-facing positions. He notes that previously, i2 had consistently been running 30-50 of these jobs at any one time. It's all speculations, but it could be an indication that the company is trying to reduce costs by not filling open positions, possibly to improve earnings prior to negotiation with potential buyers.
Update, Oct. 4: A second major shareholder, SAC Capital Advisors LLC, has just increased its holdings of i2 shares to 8.9% and promptly joined the call for sale of the company. At the same time, i2 is reporting that it has narrowed the list of finalists in its search for a new CEO and expects to name the winner in 30-45 days. If so, the winner may find him/herself with a very short resume entry.
Update, Oct. 15: The job postings now appear to be back online on i2's website. There are 51 jobs currently open, a level similar to that in the recent past. So, maybe the absence of postings was due to a website glitch.
Update, Oct. 17: Barrons is reporting that another major shareholder, SAC Capital, now holds 1.9 million shares (8.9%) of i2 and is also calling for sale of the company.
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Friday, September 21, 2007
Oracle reports another blow-out quarter
By my count, it's now three quarters that Oracle has reported financial results that exceeded expectations. The first time (Oracle's last year Q3), I questioned whether Oracle had achieved those results by draining its pipeline for Q4.
But then Oracle's blow-out results in Q4 ruined my theory. But I noted that Oracle co-President Safra Catz was predicting a whopping 20-30% increase in new license sales for Q1.
So what is Oracle reporting now for Q1? A 35% increase in new license sales, including a 65% increase in Oracle's application software revenue. Some other results: a 26% increase in revenue and a 25% improvement in net income. All of these results exceed just about anyone's expectations.
So what's going on? Certainly, a strong technology market doesn't hurt. Evidence of that is SAP's strong performance last quarter (it has yet to report the most recent quarter). Many other technology providers are showing strong results as well. Furthermore, I'm seeing and hearing of many new deals in process for enterprise software vendors generally, more so than in years.
But it's impossible to ignore the fact that Oracle's results also speak to the success of its acquisition strategy. Oracle keeps acquiring and integrating smaller vendors each quarter. This quarter's results include revenues from its pick up of Hyperion and Agile Software. Whether or not you like the trend toward vendor consolidation, of which Oracle is a major driver, it's hard to argue with success. We'll have to wait another three months to see if it can continue its hitting streak.
In the meantime, I am giving up on trying to predict Oracle's performance.
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Thursday, September 20, 2007
IT budgeting policies and practices
Over at Computer Economics, we've launched a new survey on IT budgeting policies and practices. The survey covers the following areas:
The survey will only take 10-15 minutes. If you or someone you know is interested in this subject, you can take the survey at the following link.
- What categories of spending are typically included or excluded from IT budgets
- Where such spending appears: corporate IT budgets, divisional IT budgets, or user departmental budgets
- What types of IT expenses are charged back to users
- The trend for IT spending this year and next year
Anyone who completes the survey will receive a free copy of our analysis report that we produce from the survey results.by Frank Scavo, 9/20/2007 08:43:00 AM | permalink | e-mail this!
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Friday, September 14, 2007
Major i2 shareholder calls for sale of i2
i2 has been having some tough times lately. CEO Mike McGrath resigned in July. Then the firm announced an earnings shortfall for its second quarter. It also said that it wouldn't be able to meet its previous forecast for the full year.
Now, one of i2's largest shareholders is calling for i2 to throw in the towel and search for a buyer. In an SEC filing yesterday, Amalgamated Gadget LP, said that i2 is too small to survive as an independent company and is better off to seek to be acquired.
Amalgamated isn't just blowing smoke. The size of its stake in i2 gives it the right to elect two board members. It says that it has already elected Michael Simmons, formerly from General Electric, as a board member and it is now seeking someone to fill its second open position.
i2 has been trying to recover for years from the tech downturn earlier this decade, but never fully seems to be able to get traction. Most recently, it has been trying to juice up its business model by adding more services to its traditional software product mix. This strategy, to me, has a lot of attraction in that supply chain management projects are often highly customized to the specific industry and supply chain than pure off-the-shelf solutions.
Nevertheless, an acquisition is probably the best path right now for i2, to put it in the hands of a larger firm that can better leverage its extensive product line, its impressive client list, and its patent portfolio.
The question is, who will step up to this opportunity? Names like Oracle and Infor are often mentioned, since they already have a history of making such acquisitions. But I think that some of the large IT services firms, both in the U.S. and in India, might be potential buyers. Think CSC, Accenture, IBM Global Services, or Infosys. I'm just speculating here, but since, as mentioned earlier, i2's business is increasingly services-oriented, such a combination might make a lot of sense.
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A spokeswoman for Planned Parenthood of Kansas and Mid-Missouri says retiring CEO Peter Brownlie's last day will be March 31.
Planned Parenthood lobbyist Elise Higgins said Tuesday that Vice President of Finance Ron Ellefrits will take over as interim CEO until the organization names a more permanent replacement for Brownlie.
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Brownlie announced in November that he would retire after serving as the Planned Parenthood chapter's top administrator since August 1999.
During his tenure, his organization has challenged anti-abortion laws enacted by Kansas legislators and been the subject of a lengthy but now-dismissed criminal case. Brownlie has been the public face of the organization and a key figure in the state's abortion rights movement.
Brownlie also has been an administrator with Planned Parenthood affiliates in Michigan, Indiana and Texas.


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January 31, 2013 17:15 ET
TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Jan. 31, 2013) - Firan Technology Group Corporation (TSX:FTG) today announced financial results for the full year and fourth quarter 2012.
"FTG continued to improve key aspects of the business in 2012 while making key strategic investments in new facilities for our Aerospace business for the future", stated Brad Bourne, President and Chief Executive Officer. He added, "The addition of facilities in China and the US, the two largest aerospace markets, are already resulting in new revenue streams for FTG."
Full Year 2012 Results: (Full year ended November 30, 2012 compared with full year ended November 30, 2011)
Fourth Quarter Results: (three months ended November 30, 2012 compared with three months ended November 30, 2011)
Business Highlights
FTG accomplished many goals throughout 2012 that continue to improve the Corporation and position it for the future, including:
For FTG, overall sales increased by $1.9M (3.6%), from $53.7M in FY2011 to $55.6M in FY2012. FTG Aerospace drove the growth in the year. For the fourth quarter, sales were $13.7M, a decrease of $0.3M or 1.9% versus the same period last year, due to fewer production days in Q4 2012.
The Circuits Segment sales were down $1.4M or 3.4% in FY2012 versus FY2011. The lower sales are the result of lower demand from US based customers.
For the Aerospace segment, sales in FY2012 were up $3.3M or 27% compared to FY2011. Sales from the two new sites totaled $0.9M in 2012. Sales from FTG Aerospace Toronto were up $2.4M or 20% in FY2012. The growth was primarily due to increased demand from existing customers.
Gross margins were up in FY 2012 by $0.3M. Increased gross margins of $0.7M at the three established plants, due to improved operating metrics, were partially offset by start-up production costs of $0.4M at the two new Aerospace facilities.
Net earnings at FTG in FY2012 were $0.9M compared to net earnings of $1.5M in FY2011. SG&A costs were flat, foreign exchange losses increased $0.2M in FY 2012 and FY2011 included a deferred tax recovery of $0.7M. On a pre-tax basis, excluding the start-up costs for the two new facilities, net earnings in FY2012 were up $1.0M compared to FY2011.
The Circuits segment net earnings before corporate and interest costs increased to $3.4M in FY2012 compared to $2.3M in FY2011, on lower sales. The improvement is due to improved manufacturing efficiencies, reduced scrap and stable SG&A costs.
The Aerospace net earnings before corporate and interest costs dropped to $0.4M in FY2012 versus $1.1M in FY2011. The net earnings this year were reduced by the $1.1M start-up expenses for the two new facilities. Also in FY2012 were costs related to implementing a new ERP system in all Aerospace sites. Costs related to development for the C919 cockpit assemblies of $0.5M were treated as deferred development and not expensed in FY2012.
As at November 30, 2012, the Corporation's primary source of liquidity included accounts receivable of $10.5M and inventory of $7.9M. Inventories are flat in FY2012 on increased sales. Net working capital at November 30, 2012 was $ 10.9M.
The Corporation will host a live conference call on Friday, February 1, 2013 at 8:30 am (EDT) to discuss the results of FY2012.
Anyone wishing to participate in the call should dial 416-340-2216 or 1-866-226-1792 and identify that you are calling to participate in the FTG conference call. The Chairperson is Mr. Brad Bourne. A replay of the call will be available until February 14, 2013 and will be available on the FTG website at www.ftgcorp.com. The number to call for a rebroadcast is 905-694-9451 or 1-800-408-3053, pass code 9979071.
FTG is an aerospace and defense electronics product and subsystem supplier to customers around the globe. FTG has two operating units:
FTG Circuits is a manufacturer of high technology, high reliability printed circuit boards. Our customers are leaders in the aviation, defense, and high technology industries. FTG Circuits has operations in Toronto, Ontario and Chatsworth, California.
FTG Aerospace manufactures illuminated cockpit panels, keyboards and sub-assemblies for original equipment manufacturers of aerospace and defense equipment. FTG Aerospace has operations in Toronto, Ontario, Chatsworth, California and Tianjin, China.
The Corporation's shares are traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol FTG.
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Additional information can be found at the Corporation's website www.ftgcorp.com.
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Princeton Basketball Edged by NC State
DeShawn Painter knocked down a straightaway jumper with 4.2 seconds left to help North Carolina State beat Princeton 60-58 on Wednesday night.
Lorenzo Brown had 16 points, eight assists and five steals for the Wolfpack (3-0), including the feed to Painter near the top of the circle for the winning basket. Princeton had a final chance after a timeout, but Ian Hummer's desperation heave from near halfcourt fell short as time expired for the final play.
Painter finished with 11 points. C.J. Williams and Richard Howell each scored 10 as the Wolfpack rallied from a nine-point deficit in the first half and a 35-32 halftime deficit.
Douglas Davis scored 21 points for the Tigers (0-2) and hit five 3-pointers, the last to tie the game with 20.6 seconds left and set up Painter's final shot.
Wolfpack junior Scott Wood injured his right ankle barely 2 minutes in and didn't return.
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Our View: The truth of who we are
There are times we can look in the mirror and feel great about what we see.
One of those times is happening now with the Mammoth Track Project. The timing of it is perfect and the funding of it was prescient and visionary.
The new track is to be situated near the Whitmore Ball Fields and pool. It will be a top-drawer, all-weather Olympic track, with an indestructible artificial turf infield for soccer, football and field events.
Much of the funding for the track already is in hand, thanks to the indefatigable Elaine Smith of the High Sierra Striders running club, the Mammoth Track Club, and the High Sierra Triathlon Club. The difference in funding would be made up by Measure U funds. The Measure U funds will begin to be distributed in mid-May, and the track project is front and center.
Measure U, like Measure R before it, exists because we the people decided to tax ourselves to make our mountain resort town a better place for recreation, arts and culture.
These are untouchable funds, are independent of any monies that might be involved in the town's $42 million settlement with Mammoth Lakes Land Acquisition (MLLA). Without our self-taxing vision, the notion of a track would be a pipedream.
But it's not, because we voted for it. It can only be undone if we put it on the ballot again—a bad idea all around.
The timing of the project is unbelievably perfect.
Our distance runners already have established themselves as some of the best in the world. If things break right, Mammoth will send seven of the 24-member distance running team to London for this summer's Olympic Games.
We have great ambassadors in this endeavor, and it's not just the athletes.
John Urdi, a relative newcomer to town, saw the potential for Mammoth as a high-altitude training Mecca as soon as he touched down from Grand Targhee Resort in Wyoming, where he worked before.
An inveterate marketer and analyst, Urdi is at all the top distance events, evangelizing Mammoth and glad-handing people who matter.
In April, he will be at the Boston Marathon, for example, just as he and the Mammoth Track Club established a big presence at the U.S. Marathon Trial in Houston last month.
Now, with a shovel in the ground for a true track, Urdi and the town's runners will put a significant new piece in Mammoth's quiver—a facility that could appeal to middle-distance and sprint racers.
We no longer exist in a bubble and it does not appear as if we are ever going to go back to what we once were.
Last Sunday, the Los Angeles Times produced a special package of stories about Mammoth. In the piece, the Times alluded to the idea that Olympic marathon team runner Meb Keflezighi and former Olympic marathon medal winner Deena Kastor, among others, "have pushed the country's Olympic hopes higher and higher."
"This place is on the map on the elite side," the article quoted Track Club coach Terrence Mahon. "We're definitely getting more international."
Meanwhile, the U.S. Rowing team has talked about moving its training camp to Mammoth. Runners from Japan, Hungary, Kenya and Ethiopia have been here.
There are whispers afloat that big nutrition companies such as PowerBar may want to establish training centers here.
We did all that—the citizens of Mammoth. We did it, we continue to do it, and, with the track, we will continue to expand.
Good for us, and from time to time, take a look at a mirror. It reflects the truth of who we are.


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Tony and Emmy award–winning choreographer and Point Park alumnus Rob Ashford will choreograph and provide musical staging for the 2013 Academy Awards on Feb. 24. Ashford is a 1983 graduate of the dance program.
Ashford has also found success as a director and is currently directing the Broadway revival of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, starring Scarlett Johansson.
In 2009, Ashford won the Emmy for Outstanding Choreography for the 81st Annual Academy Awards and his Musicals are Back opening number featuring songs like All that Jazz, You're the One That I Want, All that Jazz and Maria.
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Our open source projects with university students from across Canada have been going superbly this term with many excellent contributions to the BlackBerry Open Source community. This is our second post this term, the first one being about the kickoff sprint at Facebook headquarters. First let's hear what Amritpal has to say about what he's been up to.
"Being a part of the Blackberry team through UCOSP has been a world of firsts: contributing to an open source project, bbUI.js, and developing my own mobile application.
In the first month of UCOSP, I was contributing to bbUI.js with bug fixes and features. About three weeks ago, I learned that BlackBerry extended their limited edition device upgrade. From that point, the race was on to create fully functional and entertaining application (who needs productivity!). I chose to create a 2D game in HTML5. Having not created a mobile application before, the entire process was a learning experience that encompassed the canvas element to using bbui.js in real life applications.
During the process, my go to resource was the BB10 Sample apps repository. With a variety of applications that make use of a diverse set of BB10 elements, it provided helpful launch pad and reference. I was able to use code to get my application set up (config.xml and index.html examples specifically), and see examples of API calls, and bbUI.js use cases."
Here are some helpful tips for a new BlackBerry 10 WebWorks developer:
- Set up your development environment such that you don't have to recompile after every modification. (See http://devblog.blackberry.com/2009/12/update-your-blackberry-widget-without-recompiling)
- Test your application on device frequently! Don't assume Ripple is an exact replication of the BlackBerry 10 experience. From my own development experience, I had my biggest 'oh-no' moment when I tested my application on device after hours of development time and it was not functioning properly. After dreading the hours of reverts I would have to make, I was able solve the issue through a quick search on the WebWorks forum.
- Finally, use the Web and WebWorks Development forum! Tips, helpful developers and an archive of other issues faced by developers
Since this posting is somewhat delayed from when Amritpal initially wrote it, his application has actually been approved so you can download it to your BlackBerry 10 device and check it out. Another student, Willie, had this to say about his work so far:
"Since the code sprint in mid-January, I mostly focused on getting myself acquainted with BlackBerry WebWorks and the bbUI.js components. Working on bbUI.js allowed me to get my feet wet with mobile web development, and the entire project is a great resource to get acquainted with Blackberry and developing web applications on the platform.
I've been mainly focusing on developing a mobile application using HTML5 and jQuery Mobile with PhoneGap to test and deploy on BlackBerry 10 (a health activity tracker). This has been my first experience with mobile development and in the past month it's been extremely rewarding. Working with the various PhoneGap plugins that is provided allowed me to access the Blackberry camera functionality easily and the built-in Ant build and deploy scripts make it very easy to test on an actual device. The next step is to add bbUI.js elements to give any application a native look and feel, which is all easily accessible on GitHub.
As the technical lead at a mobile health technology startup, it's been challenging to navigate through the mobile space and its fragmentation. BlackBerry 10 WebWorks has provided an easy and logical way to develop for the BlackBerry 10 platform while also giving the flexibility to use web frameworks that can work on a variety of platforms. BlackBerry has made the development process smooth and seamless for even people inexperienced with mobile development to jump in!
For the rest of the term, I'm looking forward to completing/refining my application and also continue contributing to bbUI.js"
As you can see, the students are doing some great work. In our next update we hope to showcase some achievements in WebWorks Extension development. Until then, maybe you'd like to get involved in Open Source at BlackBerry?


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French duo Justice are one of the hottest electronic-music acts today. They have achieved great success since the release of their debut album last year, which was even nominated for a Grammy-Award for "Best Electronic/Dance Album". With an impressive live setup and some cool-sounding records, here's a great opportunity to check out which gear they use…
Justice are Gaspard Augé and Xavier de Rosnay. Either releasing super-catchy pop singles such as "D.A.N.C.E."; remixing major acts such as Britney Spears, Franz Ferdinand and Daft Punk; or causing widespread controversy (at least back home in France) with their ultra-violent video for "Stress", Justice have put their mark on the current music scene. Their eclectic sound has managed to attract indie rock and dance music fans alike, and their influences couldn't be more diverse. They say they are "hardcore fans" of acts such as Sparks, The Beatles, Parliament, Snoop Dogg and Steely Dan, among others.
"We never aimed to do proper dance music. Some of our tracks are being played in clubs by DJs, and that's great. But we wanted do an album that you could listen to at home – not just a collection of bangers. " Gaspard told Remix mag.
Unlike many modern DJs, they don't use MP3s when DJ-ing.
"I think the technical possibilities are wider with CDs than with Serato. You play faster when you don't have to choose from a million MP3s." said Xavier.
The act is also vocal about their preference for music software such as GarageBand and Cubase:
"We love the flexibility and the possibilities offered by software. A lot of people say that software is s**** because it doesn't sound like analog-hardware stuff. I think the fact that it doesn't sound like analog gear — but something else entirely — is why we like to use it. And with Cubase SX and GarageBand, we mainly used the sound libraries, which are quite amazing."
Their electro-punk (or "heavy-metal techno" as dubbed by some) sound has gained them fans worldwide and the band has performed on major music festivals across the planet. Their live act is very impressive, consisting of their trademark glowing cross in the middle of the stage, an impressive amount of racks and two mighty walls of Marshall cabs on both sides of the stage.
Justice and their Pioneer CDJ-1000 turntables
Equipment used by Justice in their productions include:
- An Apogee Ensemble Recording Interface
- A Power Mac G5
- GarageBand software
- Cubase SX
- Neve Preamp (on some vocals)
- For monitors, Altec iPod speakers and a Bose radio alarm clock
This isn't Spinal Tap…Justice's rocking stage gear
Their Live setup includes:
- JazzMutant Lemur as their main instrument, plugged to Ableton Live.
- They have also been seen using Pioneer's CDJ-1000 turntable and Korg's microKONTROL midi controller.
- And, of course…lots of Marshall cabinets…
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Democracy In America "Elections: The Maintenance of Democracy" This program explores the crucial role of strategy in the two-stage electoral campaign system; the opportunities for citizens to choose, organize, and elect candidates who will pursue policies they favor; and the need for campaigns to increase voter turnout by educating citizens about the importance and influence of their vote. D
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Arthur "Baseball Blues/Brain's Biggest Blunder" Baseball Blues - It's Grebelings season and George can't wait to play! After all, no one knows more about baseball than George. But when he realizes knowledge of sinkers doesn't guarantee success in the field, will he throw in the towel? Brain's Biggest Blunder - When Brain gets teamed with Buster and Binky in the annual Arithmattack competition, he immediately enrolls Buster in binomial boot camp. Can Brain transform Buster into a mathematic marvel? Or will he be forced to eat humble pi?. D
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Martha Speaks "Martha Speaks What's Bothering Bob?/Martha Spins A Tale" What's Bothering Bob? - What's gotten into Bob? He's off his chain and he's chasing Truman all over town. Martha Spins a Tale - It's sweltering hot and everybody is miserable.G
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Curious George "The Man with the Monkey Hands/Whistle Pig Wednesday" The Man with the Yellow Hat has bandaged hands and George makes inventions to help him with tasks.G
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Cat in the Hat Knows A Lot About That! "Be Cool/Elephant Walk" Be Cool - Phew, it's hot outside! How are Sally and Nick going to stay cool? Cat suggests that they should visit some friends in the Dizzle-dazzle Desert to learn how to keep cool. They learn that some animals are light coloured, some stay out of the sun, and some, like Tommy the coolest toad around, just mooove sloooow. Nick and Sally take their advice, but Cat has an even better idea - run through a sprinkler! Elephant Walk - When building a toy construction set, Nick and Sally wonder if there's such thing as a one-thing-does-it-all tool. D
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Super Why! "Webby In Bathland" Red is practicing her soccer moves and kicking up dirt, when Grandma tells her it's time for lunch. Red gives her hands a quick rinse and gets ready to chow down, but Grandma says her hands aren't clean. The super readers zoom into the story Webby in Bathland and help a brave little penguin save his beloved town from the evil Squirmy Germies who are fighting down and dirty! Red finds out it takes more than water to wash away germs Educational Objectives: To learn about good hygiene. D
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Dinosaur Train "One Small Dinosaur/T. Rex Migration" One Small Dinosaur - Mrs. Pteranodon takes Buddy and Tiny to visit a Mikey Microraptor, one of the smallest of dinosaurs ever. Tiny is annoyed that Mikey is even smaller than she is, but Mikey looks up to Tiny as a role model. T. rex Migration - Buddy and Tiny go to visit their friend Annie Tyrannosaurus and discover she isn't home, so they follow clues and find her on a migration with her family. D
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Sesame Street "The Shape O' Bots" Telly, Elmo, and Rosita are playing Shape-O-Bots, robots that actually transform into shapes to help people. Andy, a guy in need of shapes, rushes in and explains that he needs an octagon to help stop people from crashing into him. Telly tries to transform into an octagon with eight sides and eight angles, but changes into a triangle with three sides and three angles instead. D
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Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood "Daniel Gets A Shot/A Stormy Night" Daniel Gets a Shot - Daniel has an appointment at the doctor today and he has to get a shot. He is very apprehensive and does not want to go. So Daniel asks Mom Tiger questions about the shot, and she shares her trick for staying brave in scary situations. D
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Sid The Science Kid "Sid's Pet Project" Sid is very excited because he's going to babysit Grandma's dog Philbert for the weekend. This is a great way for Sid to show his parents that he's ready to take care of his own puppy. But there's only one problem. D
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WordWorld "Sh-Sh-Shark!/Dog Wants to Play Ball" Sh-Sh-Shark!: Shark is misunderstood. Everyone is afraid of him and won't even give him a chance to prove he's friendly. Everyone but Duck, that is, who doesn't know that the letters s and h together make the 'sh' sound, and therefore doesn't know who Shark is. D
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Caillou "Surprise Caillou!" Butterfly Surprise: Caillou is disappointed to learn his class trip to the fire station is cancelled.and they're going to a butterfly conservatory instead. Caillou thinks butterflies are boring. D
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Barney & Friends "Pistachio/Bj's Snack Attack" Pistachio - Barney is snacking on pistachios.and just can't seem to stop! His young friends try to help by hiding them from Barney. When that doesn't work, they tell him a story to help him stop eating pistachios. D
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Thomas & Friends "Listening and Learning" Thomas In Charge - Thomas wants to impress the Inspector and persuades Percy and Mavis to help him shunt coal at the Docks. This means that Mavis and Percy don't get to do their jobs properly. When the Inspector visits them, they are nowhere to be found. D
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Curious George "The Man with the Monkey Hands/Whistle Pig Wednesday" The Man with the Yellow Hat has bandaged hands and George makes inventions to help him with tasks.G
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Martha Speaks "Martha Speaks What's Bothering Bob?/Martha Spins A Tale" What's Bothering Bob? - What's gotten into Bob? He's off his chain and he's chasing Truman all over town. Martha Spins a Tale - It's sweltering hot and everybody is miserable.G
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The Electric Company "Wordball Games" Right before the yearly Wordball Games, the neighborhood Olympics, Hector sprains his ankle. With Hector unable to compete, The Electric Company does not have enough players to participate against the four Pranksters! But when Manny also gets hurt, the numbers are even once again. Now the question is, can Marcus handle Hector's event the Word Obstacle course?. D
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WordGirl "Hard-Learned Money/Gift Pony" HARD-LEARNED MONEY - After helping him break out of jail multiple times, The Learnerer uses Amazing Rope Guy to learn how to be an efficient criminal. Will he have learned too much by the time WordGirl figures out his plan and possibly be able to defeat her? Vocabulary Words: Divvy, Repetitive. GIFT PONY - When Violet gives Becky a brooch made of mysterious gemstones, Becky/WordGirl begins to feel woozy. D
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Wild Kratts "The Blue and the Gray" Martin and Chris are absorbed in a hilarious competition to discover who is the best acorn planter, blue jays or gray squirrels, when a strange Creature Power Suit malfunction transforms Martin into an acorn and grows him into an Oak tree! Chris activates the squirrel powers of his Creature Power Suit, but gets waylaid by a bobcat and goshawk, and the Aviva, Koki, and Jimmy can't find them. It'll take some animal-loving Wild Kratts kids to get them out of this mess. D
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Cyberchase "The Creech Who Would Be Crowned" The CyberSquad is summoned to Tikiville to stop Hacker from winning a race that would allow him to take over the cybersite. Upon arrival, Matt and Jackie tease Inez about her big vocabulary, so she decides to say just one small word -- "Bye!" She splits from the group and teams up with a Tikiville girl named Creech. Creech considers it her destiny to rule the land her family once ruled for so many years. D
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Fetch! With Ruff Ruffman "Birds Are Handy!" Ruff's rockstar cousin Ruf Rufman wants to record songbirds on his next album. So Ruff sends Emmie and Rubye to meet with field biologists from the Teton Science Schools in Wyoming to work with songbirds in the field. He also sends Marc and Shreya to meet with a hand model due to a misunderstanding between the word "Hands" and the name "Hans. D
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Nightly Business Report Tonight on Nightly Business Report, three multi-billion dollar mergers announced today in three different industries. Why the rush to walk down the corporate aisle now? And, have you ever signed up for a free trial and now you're being hit with unexpected fees? It's not wanted, but it's legal - and the cost is staggering. D
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Antiques Roadshow "Biloxi, MS - Hour Two" Host Mark L. Walberg and appraiser Noel Barrett explore the world of vintage space toys. Key finds at the convention center include a 1943 National League signed baseball and a circa 1770 sword used in the Revolutionary War. A beautifully preserved 1811 Philadelphia-made silk-on-silk embroidery, with a design taken from an English print, is valued up to $50,000. Part 2 of 3G
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Globe Trekker "Greek Islands" Trekker Megan McCormick celebrates Greek independence on Hydra, walks in St. John's footsteps on Patmos, samples the nightlife on Mykonos, visits Apollo's birthplace on Delos, explores the Minoan city of Akrotiri on Santorini, hikes the Samaria Gorge on Crete, and discovers the tiny island of Gavdos, where legend has it that Odysseus fell under Calypso's spell for seven years.G
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POV "Neurotypical" This episode provides an exploration of autism from the point of view of autistic people themselves. Four-year-old Violet, teenaged Nicholas and adult Paula occupy different positions on the autism spectrum, but they are all at pivotal moments in their lives. How they and the people around them work out their perceptual and behavioral differences becomes a remarkable reflection of the "neurotypical" world - the world of the non-autistic.G
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