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By Mike Lehman, TTU Sports Information Coordinator
HEBRON, Ky. - One of the toughest things to do in sports is lead a golf tournament wire-to-wire. The Tennessee Tech men's golf team couldn't quite pull off the amazing feat at the Bearcat Invitational, but the Golden Eagles salvaged an impressive fourth place finish in the 16-team event.
Leading the way for the Tech squad was sophomore Mitch Thomas, who played by the far the best tournament of his young career. The Knoxville native blitzed the field of 80 participants for a 68-71-72=211 to finish in a tie for second place overall. Thomas found himself in first place through the first two rounds at the 7,100-yard, par-72 Traditions Golf Club, but third-round 68s from Brian Anania of Marshall (the medalist of the event) and Baxter Reeves of Cincinnati (tied with Thomas) helped to just edge the young Golden Eagle in Hebron, Ky.
The beginning of the second round actually began Monday evening after a delayed start to the event forced the participants to wait for a 10:30 a.m. CDT shotgun start. Round Two wrapped up Tuesday morning before the start of the third round of action.
With the second-place finish, Thomas became the first Golden Eagle to finish second or better at an event since Tyler Cassetty took second at the Grover Page Classic on Mar. 15, 2011. He also finished with the lowest three-round score since Cassetty dropped a 209 at the Miller Memorial Invitational on Oct. 4, 2011. Thomas earned all-tournament honors for the event as well.
Ohio Valley Conference foe Austin Peay took home the first-place honors, beating second place Marshall by five strokes. The Gov's Anthony Bradley led the team with a fifth-place 214.
As a team, the Golden Eagles were great, shooting a 284-296-296=876 to edge OVC rival Belmont by one stroke for the fourth place finish. By taking fourth place, the Tech team grabbed its fourth top five finish in its last five tournaments dating back to last spring. Tech grabbed fifth place at the Sam Hall Intercollegiate in the opening event of this season.
Junior Lee Whitehead was steady for the Golden Eagles throughout the event, tying for 18th after carding a 69-77-75=221. Fellow junior Mason Griffin also made a top 25 finish, tying for 24th with a 75-74-73=222.
Sophomores Bryce Kendrick and Adam Cunningham rounded out the scoring for the Tech bunch. Kendrick tied for 32nd with a 72-74-78=224 while Cunninghame wrapped up play with a 78-79-76=233.
The Golden Eagles will look to thrive off the momentum from the Bearcat Invitational as the team will prepare for next Monday's APSU F&M Bank Intercollegiate. Tech will once again face off against Austin Peay, the host of the 54-hole tournament at The Links at Novadell. Play will being at 8 a.m. CDT on Oct. 14 and wrap up on Tuesday, Oct. 15.


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The Trojans opened the Division 1 South tournament with a 12-0 victory over Whitman-Hanson on Saturday in a game halted in the sixth inning. Sarah Dawson allowed three hits after throwing five perfect innings and Jenny Heller had a three-run home run in the first inning for B-R, which had 14 hits.
One year ago, a last-inning rally was needed for Bridgewater-Raynham to survive the opening round of the Division 1 South softball tournament.
The Trojans, who were undefeated at the time, had to score twice in their final at-bat to slip past 16th-seeded Dighton-Rehoboth.
One year later, top-seeded B-R experienced no such first-round scare when it opened against No. 16 Whitman-Hanson on Saturday afternoon.
Winning pitcher Sarah Dawson was in firm control and junior Jenny Heller set the tone with a three-run home run in the first inning as the Trojans took care of the Panthers, 12-0, in a game that was stopped in the bottom of the sixth via the mercy rule.
B-R (20-1) advances to the quarterfinal round and will host ninth-seeded Norwood (16-5) on Monday at 3:30 p.m.
"I heard a lot about them throughout the season, and they're always good,'' said Whitman-Hanson first-year coach Jenna Olem, whose team finishes 14-8. "Their pitcher is phenomenal. Their defense locks it down and they have hitters one-through-nine that are scary.''
Those ingredients of sensational pitching, flawless defense and a balanced hitting attack added up to the Trojans having little trouble in their 2014 tourney debut.
"We had a week off and you like to try to keep everybody focused,'' said B-R coach Mike Carrozza. "I think the kids came right out at the beginning of the game and were pretty focused throughout the game.''
Dawson set down the first 15 batters she faced before allowing three singles (including a pair of infield hits) to Maxine Vincent, Emily Cook and Megan Downing to load the bases in the sixth inning.
"Sarah was dominant right from the start,'' said Carrozza. "I think that's big. You've got to have your dominant pitcher working. Your offense works better, your defense. Everything works together.''
B-R gave Dawson all the support she needed in the first inning, grabbing a 3-0 lead when Heller homered over the fence in right-center with two outs after Stacey Korotsky and Madi Shaw singled.
"I think it was a big lift right away,'' said Carrozza, whose team had 14 hits. "She hit the ball hard and we got three runs right on the board and you've got the momentum. You've always got to keep momentum in softball, and I think that was the momentum right from the start.''
The Trojans made it 5-0 in the second as Stephanie Cavallaro singled, went to second on a Korotsky bunt single and was sacrificed to third before scoring on an error. Shaw's two-out double to center brought in Korotsky.
B-R extended the lead to 6-0 in the fourth with an unearned run, and Cavallaro doubled home Sophie Perez, who had singled, in the fifth for a 7-0 lead.
The Trojans finished the Panthers with a five-run sixth inning with pinch hitter Allsyon Murphy starting things with a double, and pinch runner Nicole McSweeney scored on a single by Emily Kurkul.
Two more runs scored on errors, an infield hit by pinch hitter Allison Chappell made it 11-0 and a wild pitch scored Holly Greet with the run that ended the game.
W-H, which was 9-11 a year ago, showed improvement this season after a 3-4 start and loses just two players to graduation.
"They really got after it after those first few games,'' said Olem.
Jim Fenton may be reached at email@example.com. Follow him on Twitter at @JFenton_ent.


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The appendix contains the following sections:
When you install the Extension SDK:
The Extension SDK API documentation is installed in
The extension samples application
extensionsdk.jws which contains the sample projects is installed in
After downloading and installing the Extension SDK, and restarting JDeveloper the following elements are present in the IDE:
If you have chosen to install the samples, the application
extensionsdk.jws is open in the Application Navigator. If you choose not to install the samples when JDeveloper restarts, you can open the extension SDK samples application at a later time from Help > Open Extension Samples.
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FRAMINGHAM - Police are asking for the public's help to find a woman they say stole a 10-year-old boy's iPad at�the Cochituate Road Burger King last week.
The�woman was in the restaurant with a child who�appeared to be the same age as the child from whom�she stole, police said.
According to a police report,�the 10-year-old boy's father told police on Friday that�he and his son went to Burger King on Wednesday. At one point, the boy put the $350 iPad down on a table and joined�his parents to get drinks. When they returned, the iPad was gone.
Police viewed�at a security video that showed the theft.
The video shows a woman sitting at a nearby�table with a boy who appeared to be about 10 years old, the�report said.
Around 3:13 p.m, the video shows the boy and his family away from the table, and the suspect is seen looking at the iPad.
"When the child seated with her gets up for a beverage refill, she gets up, looks to her left in the direction of the (victim) and then walks over and quickly scoops up the iPad," the report said.
The woman is seen putting the iPad in her purse, and as soon as the boy she is with returns, she rushes out of Burger King into the parking lot where the video shows her driving off in a white four-door SUV, possibly an Acura MDX, the report said.
The woman is described as being possibly Latina, with brown hair, about 5 feet 4 inches tall, with a medium build. She was wearing a black print top with white pants. The report said the boy also about 10 yearold and was wearing a red T-shirt with black shorts.
Police ask that anyone with information about the theft or the identity of the woman to call the Framingham Police at 508-872-1212.
Norman Miller can be reached at 508-626-3823 or firstname.lastname@example.com. For up-to-date crime news, follow Norman Miller on Twitter @Norman_MillerMW.
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FRAMINGHAM - Police are asking for the public's help to find a woman they say stole a 10-year-old boy's iPad at�the Cochituate Road Burger King last week.


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stantheman necesitaba un nuevo diseño de logotipo y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 100 diseños de 23 diseñadores freelance.
Attention: I'm gone for two days, so I extended the contest. Will review all new submissions upon my return!
"My Barter Hub" is a grassroots, start-up bartering site that can be used locally and globally wherever the internet is available. I'd like the logo to stimulate the viewer to think, "I might be able to save money using this." or "This looks different than other bartering sites." I'm looking for a modern 2.0 style look. I'd like to be able to use this logo on my website, business cards, letterhead, maybe t-shirts or hats.
This site, I believe, will appeal to individuals and businesses that are looking for an alternative economy centered around local communities. I am hoping that these people will organize and function as a community in a specific town, city or region. All goods or services could be bartered on this site. These people may have done business on ebay, craigslist or freecyle in the past. I have thought of a few taglines that could be used: "community-based, world-wide" "Let's talk" "barter around the block or around the world" "barter anything, from anybody, anywhere".
Logos I like include: banana films, treespread, dog house brew, magnolia (probably my current favorite).
I don't have to particularly love the logo, but I want to feel that it will appeal to my target group described above.
- Item 1...BarterHub as the main element of the logo, with "my" integrated perhaps less obviously. I am open to typefaces and use of capitol letters. If you think you could communicate the idea without words give it a shot.
- I would like to take a look at the tagline "community-based, world-wide" used in the logo. I am open to other slogans.
- I definitely want the viewer to know that it can have a local focus.
- Possible design elements: a "hub" a "globe" (wikipedia comes to mind)
- perhaps a "green" or "hip" feel
- Or, do your own thing - you folks are the artists.
- all source files. I would prefer vectors. If not, make sure it's no less than 8"x8" at 300 dpi. ai or .psd are acceptable file types.
- white transparent background
- UPDATE: I know I am asking for a lot in the logo. Again, I am hoping to educate (if you will) the viewer by letting them know they can use this site to build a local community anywhere the internet is available. I believe the successful design will be able to communicate this with a more simple rather than a more complicated design. I believe I'd like to keep the slogan "community-based, world-wide" unless someone can simply communicate this w/o a complicated design. I wish I could communicate what I want more clearly, But I think I'll know it when I see it. Thanks for all your efforts.
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Campbeltown and District Community Football Club are hosting an Adult Level 1 Club Coach Certificate coaching course in Campbeltown next weekend. The two day course on Saturday and Sunday 15th and 16th December targets coaches who work in the adult game and runs from 10am to 4pm each day on the All Weather Pitch and will be delivered by Martin Rae, Argyll & Bute Council's Scottish Football Association Football Development Officer.
The course is open to coaches who work with adult players at amateur, junior or senior club level. The course is practical in nature and looks at the basic themes of control, passing, possession, dribbling, finishing and defending, as well as the structure of training sessions.
The course which is normally £55.00 is being offered FREE following funding secured by the Community Club to deliver a coaching framework within Kintyre for children, youth and adult level. Campbeltown and District Community Football Club, whose members include Campbeltown Pupils AFC, Campbeltown and District Juvenile Football Association and the schools, will also be delivering the two day Level 2 Working with Young Children course on January 19th and 20th as part of their commitment towards achieving the SFA's Quality Mark status in 2013.
If you are interested in attending the course please contact David Paterson on 07785937845.


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Parallella: A Supercomputer For Everyone
Note: for those new to Kickstarter, If we don't reach our campaign goal you DON'T get charged.
Project Goals
Making parallel computing easy to use has been described as "a problem as hard as any that computer science has faced". With such a big challenge ahead, we need to make sure that every programmer has access to cheap and open parallel hardware and development tools. Inspired by great hardware communities like Raspberry Pi and Arduino, we see a critical need for a truly open, high-performance computing platform that will close the knowledge gap in parallel programing. The goal of the Parallella project is to democratize access to parallel computing. If we can pull this off, who knows what kind of breakthrough applications could arise? Maybe some of them will even change the world in some small but positive way.
Reward Add-Ons
Project backing ends Saturday October 27th at 6pm!!!
We are offering some new "last-chance" tier customizations for all based pledges above $99.(not mutually exclusive)
CASE(s): Get a case for your Parallella board. We will be designing and making a case for the Parallella board using design inputs from the backer community. The more people who sign up for the case, the fancier the better it will be.($20 for every board in your reward tier)
SDK-ACCESS: You get a special login account and early access to the Epiphany SDK within 4 weeks of successful funding of the the project. Everyone else will get general access to software at time of shipment in May 2013. (Add $50 to any reward tier that doesn't already get early SDK access)
ONE-MORE: Available for MINI-CLOUD and CLUSTER rewards for backers who intend to donate the kits to a school of their choice, but want a (16+2) core kit for themselves.(Add $99 (+20 for international shipping if applicable))
PLAQUE: Anyone donating the MINI-CLOUD or CLUSTER reward to a school will receive an engraved plaque with the inscription "Donated by_________" or "Donated in honor of________". (Free)
X2-BONUS: Get the Gige Switch, cat cabling, and power supply adapters with the $1500 64-CORE-X2 selection (Free)
T-Shirt: Black T-Shirt with a Parallella slogan on it. For now the default is "I speak Parallella, do you?" Don't like it? Come up with a slogan and submit as comment. We'll run a survey and you will be able to pick the T-shirt size and which slogan to print closer to the shipment date. (Add $25 to any reward tier )
Book: Receive a book "An Introduction to Parallel Programming" written by the Adapteva team. The book will be provided in PDF form and will include source code examples of parallel programs that use OpenCL, OpenMP, Erlang, and MPI. (Add $25 to any reward tier)
To add these options, just go to "Manage My Pledge" and increase your pledge by the appropriate amount.
The Parallella Computing Platform
To make parallel computing ubiquitous, developers need access to a platform that is affordable, open, and easy to use. The goal of the Parallella project is to provide such a platform! The Parallella platform will be built on the following principles:
- Open Access: Absolutely no NDAs or special access needed! All architecture and SDK documents will be published on the web as soon as the Kickstarter project is funded.
- Open Source: The Parallella platform will be based on free open source development tools and libraries. All board design files will be provided as open source once the Parallella boards are released.
- Affordability: Hardware costs and SDK costs have always been a huge barrier to entry for developers looking to develop high performance applications. Our goal is to bring the Parallella high performance computer cost below $100, making it an affordable platform for all.
The Parallella platform is based on the Epiphany multicore chips developed by Adapteva over the last 4 years and field tested since May 2011. The Epiphany chips consists of a scalable array of simple RISC processors programmable in C/C++ connected together with a fast on chip network within a single shared memory architecture.
Here is a link to the Epiphany Architecture Reference Manual
Examples of the the scalable performance that can be achieved with the Epiphany architecture is shown in the following papers (with source code!).
Case #1: Using a Scalable Parallel 2D FFT for Image Enhancement
Case #2: Scalable Parallel Multiplication of Big Matrices
Parallella Computer Specifications
The following list shows the major components planned for the Parallella computer:
- Zynq-7010 Dual-core ARM A9 CPU
- Epiphany Multicore Accelerator (16 or 64 cores)
- MicroSD Card
- USB 2.0 (two)
- Two general purpose expansion connectors
- Ethernet 10/100/1000
- HDMI connection
- Ships with Ubuntu OS
- Ships with free open source Epiphany development tools that include C compiler, multicore debugger, Eclipse IDE, OpenCL SDK/compiler, and run time libraries.
- Dimensions are 3.4'' x 2.1''
Once completed, the 64-core version of the Parallella computer would deliver over 90 GFLOPS of performance and would have the the horse power comparable to a theoretical 45 GHz CPU [64 CPU cores * 700MHz] on a board the size of a credit card while consuming only 5 Watts under typical work loads. For certain applications, this would provide raw performance than a high end server costing thousands of dollars and consuming 400W. For a better indication of true performance of the Epiphany-IV and Epiphany-III processors in standard benchmarks go to http://www.coremark.org and check out our scores or read our blog post here.
The Team Behind Parallella
The Parallella project is being launched by Adapteva, a semiconductor startup company founded in 2008. The core development team consists of Andreas Olofsson, Roman Trogan, and Yaniv Sapir, each with between 10 and 20 years of industry experience. The team has a strong reputation of executing on aggressive goals on a shoestring budget. Our latest Epiphany-IV processor was designed in a leading edge 28nm process and started sampling in July, demonstrating 50 GFLOPS/Watt. To put this in perspective, consider that the Epiphany energy efficiency specs are within striking distance of the 2018 goals set by DARPA for the high profile Exascale supercomputing project.
Our passion is to design hardware platforms that are powerful and easy to use. To us there is no bigger satisfaction than seeing someone use our platform for a purpose that we could never have imagined.
Some of the testimonials we received for our work on the Epiphany architecture:
"In the course of my travels around the world I have been fortunate enough to meet some truly great engineers. However, it's rare that I am completely blown away by someone on the engineering front. At least, this was true until I was introduced to Andreas Olofsson, president and architect of Adapteva Inc. As far as I am concerned, Andreas is "an engineer's engineer." Clive Maxfield, EETimes
"Adapteva, with its laser focus on floating point performance and with no allegiance to either the x86 instruction set or graphics support, is able to squeeze a lot more performance per watt out of its design." Michael Feldman, HPCWire
"Visual computing can enable gesture-based gaming, advanced user interfaces, augmented reality, and even improved health and safety. Visual processing, however, requires many more flops than voice processing. Adapteva's architecture can deliver the performance required for visual computing." Linley Gwennap, Industry Analyst
"Andreas and his team have managed a rather fantastic feat: to develop a genuinely useful microprocessor with many task-parallel cores, operating within the power-budget of smart-phones and embedded devices. Accomplishing all this with a team of only a few full-time employees may seem unbelievable, but I've seen how he operates his company and the magic is simple: Focus on the simplest solution to any given task, hire a consultant when you need expert advice, and stick to all schedules!" Magnus Snorrason
The Epiphany story has been well documented over the last year in the press. The complete set of Epiphany online articles can be found here.
Where we are today
We feel great about the status of our Epiphany chips, software development tools, and prototyping boards. They have been thoroughly tested by early access partners for the last year and we are already starting to see complete applications being developed around our platform by others.
Most of the impressive work done on the Epiphany platform is either published as academic papers or hidden deep inside R&D labs, so we also created our own demos for you to see what the platform can do. The following video shows how our Epiphany-IV based EMEK4 prototype handily beats an x86 based processor on a key mathematical kernel while consuming a fraction of the power.
Here is a strong testimonials from on of our software development partners, Embecosm.
Why are we asking for your help?
Since our first Epiphany chips came out a year ago we have had a ton of interest from R&D labs, universities, and private technology enthusiasts (the early adopter crowd) but getting large corporations to buy into parallel computing has proven incredibly challenging. This phenomenon has been seen by a long list of parallel computing companies over the last twenty years that have so far failed to reach ubiquitous general purpose adoption. (See list) Based on the struggles of these companies and our own experiences in selling the Epiphany, we now understand that there is no way a single company can do it alone. The only way to create a sustainable parallel computing platform is through a broad grass roots movement.
Together we can launch a full on attack on the daunting problem of converting the software industry to parallel over the next few years after 70 years dominated by serial programming.
What will your pledges be used for?
The following picture shows our most recent Epiphany prototype platform based on an off-the-shelf open source reference board. The picture also highlights some of the work needed to reduce the size and cost of the platform to fit the size and cost goals of the Parallella project.
Epiphany Chip Cost Reduction Steps:
- Chip foundry retooling changes will reduce silicon costs to a few dollars per chip. These changes are very expensive and account for a large part of the funds needed to produce a low cost Parallella computer. Our 16-core Epiphany chips have been in the field for over a year and have been tested thoroughly by many hardcore developers. Chip product retooling for the sake of cost reduction is usually referred to as a "full mask tapeout" and should be considered a low risk part of the project. Our current low volume chip manufacturing flow only yields 50 dies per wafer. By creating full production mask sets for our chips we will be able to yield 1000's of dies per wafer.
- To reach the aggressive $99 price point we will also need to set up high volume chip testing and assembly flows.
Partners have already been lined up for both cost reduction steps discussed.
Parallella Computer Development Work:
- All major IC components have already been selected for the Parallella board, but cost minimization will continue.
- We will be engaging with an experienced external board product design team to complete the design and layout of the Parallella boards.
- We will work with internal and external resources to seamlessly integrate the Epiphany coprocessor drivers and development tools with the Ubuntu distribution currently running on the reference platform.
- Buying in bulk significantly reduces the cost of the platform. Without the large batch build enabled by this project, the cost of the Parallella boards would be many times higher.
Except for the Epiphany multiprocessor chips, the Parallella computer is a fairly standard ARM based low cost single board computer, giving us confidence that we will be able to meet our size and cost constraints.
It's Time
We don't have time to wait for the rest of the industry to come around to the fact that parallel computing is the only path forward and that we need to act now. We hope you will join us in our mission to change the way computers are built. We could put 1,000 cores on a single chip in two years. Are you ready for that?
What will come out of it? We don't know but we do know that the following applications are DESPERATE for more efficient processing and are stalling today because bigger companies aren't serving their needs.
Consumer: Small energy efficient computer media box console emulator movie rendering
Imaging: face detection/recognition, finger print matching, object tracking, stereo vision, gesture recognition, remote sensing, video-analytics, manufacturing inspection, augmented-overlay
Communication: video conferencing, network monitoring, deep packet inspection, software defined networking,
Automotive: autonomous driving, driver assist, fog penetration, glare reduction, holographic heads up display, intersection traffic monitor,
High Performance Computing: real-time internet stream analytics, real-time market analytics, portable in the field supercomputing, soft encryption engine, code breaker, data logger, in the field seismology processing
Medical: portable ultrasound, dna sequencing,
Robotics: robotics brain, space electronics, robotics sensor unit, multi sensor inertial navigation
Speech: real time speech recognition, realistic speech synthesis, real time translation, speaker verification
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles: synthetic aperture radar, hyperspectral imaging, IR imaging, smart stream compression, large focal array sensor imaging, autonomous flight,
Wireless Communication: GNU radio, cognitive radio, small cell base stations
Parallella and Education:
We just announced an effort to hold Parallel programming competitions to be held next year. The rules were sent out to four different Universities and the feedback was very positive!
First Attempt at Competition Rules Found Here:
First Competition Proposal Found Here:
Donations To Schools:
We think a MINI-CLOUD or CLUSTER would be a really great teaching tool for high-schools and universities. One of the challenge for schools these days seems to be that they never have enough money for things like this.
If you are donating your kit, send a comment to "claim" your school. This will let others get a sense of where these kits will end up and might foster local competitions and collaboration.
If you are considering donating your hardware to a school for educational purpose, check with them about donation receipts for tax purposes.(we are not accountants and can't advise regarding those matters:-)
Risks and challenges
The Parallella carries risks like any major engineering project. Any design flaw can set product releases back months and part shortages can push out delivery times significantly. We know as well as anyone that it only takes a single bug to make a product unusable.
The Adapteva team has a lot of experience in delivering complicated projects on time within specifications and our development risk is reduced by having long standing relationships in place with first rate suppliers and manufacturers.
We are very confident that we can deliver what have proposed! Still, we want to make it clear that we can't guarantee that we will be able to deliver. If you do make a pledge to the Parallella project you are doing it knowing that there is a risk that something will go wrong. The one thing we can guarantee is that we will put our heart and soul into this project (like we did for 4 years when we built the Epiphany processor chips) and that we will be honest and transparent about our progress throughout the Parallella project.Learn about accountability on Kickstarter
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Of course there are some who like it hot. In winter, Scruffy sits on a heat vent to warm his bottom. But in summer, Scruffy and Dewey leave the air-conditioned house and head for the warm and cozy garage. Dewey's spot is under the car or in front of the garage door, while Scruffy lounges on top of the car or in an old lawn chair. In the garage, the boys search for bugs, lizards and mice to play with and eat — and sometimes bring into the house.
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NFL free agent Donte Stallworth suffered serious burns when a hot air balloon carrying him and two other people crashed into power lines above South Florida, his agent said.
Agent Drew Rosenhaus said Stallworth, who was hospitalized, won't suffer any permanent damage from the accident.
"He's going to be OK. He has some burns, but he's going to be fine," Rosenhaus told the Associated Press. "He will be able to continue his NFL career. The injuries are not to the extent they will jeopardize his career."
Stallworth should "resume football activities in the next few weeks," the agent told NBC News.
He was one of two people rushed to Kendall Regional Medical Center's trauma center after the hot air balloon crashed in Homestead Saturday morning. The other injured person was Soleil Guerrero, 27, her father told NBC 6.
She was more seriously hurt, her brother said.
"Physically she looks good. She has second-degree burns, I believe, in her torso and in her arm, but she's fine," Jimmy Guerrero said.
The balloon's passenger basket, which had three adults aboard, crashed into power lines while airborne at Southwest 217th Avenue and Southwest 296th Street, Miami-Dade Police said. They were sent to the scene at about 10:02 a.m.
The balloon's operator was not injured.
Police said they are working in a support role for the National Transportation Safety Board as authorities respond to the incident.
Stallworth was suspended for the NFL's 2009 season after he struck and killed a Miami man with his car following a night of clubbing in Miami Beach in the early hours of March 14, 2009, according to authorities.
He served 24 days of a 30-day sentence under a DUI manslaughter plea deal. Its terms include probation for 10 years.
He played in one game last year for the New England Patriots before he was place on injured reserve with an ankle injury.
The crash's cause remained unclear Saturday, but Guerrero's family was grateful that everyone was OK.
"We are just thankful that she survived, because from what we know regularly people do not survive these things, so everything seems to be fine," Jimmy Guerrero said.


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Argentina's government pledged that a new system of price controls introduced today won't lead to the shortages that have crippled other countries' attempts to enforce cost-cuts for consumers.
The government will use computer software to monitor prices on 194 products in the Greater Buenos Aires area, Commerce Secretary Augusto Costa said today in a press conference. The "voluntary" agreement comprises 10 supermarket chains and 65 suppliers and will incorporate other regions of the country during January, Costa said.
The accord follows a similar agreement in June when the government froze the price of 500 goods on supermarket shelves in a bid to rein in the region's second-fastest inflation. Government and consumer vigilance along with fines and the threat of closure will stop supermarkets from reducing stocks and creating shortages, Costa said. About 1 in 5 products can't be found on supermarket shelves in Venezuela where more than 100 products are price controlled.
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Missouri Senate passes gun nullification bill
Missouri Republicans moved a step closer in their attempt to nullify some federal gun laws Wednesday when the Senate passed legislation that would bar federal workers from some state careers for enforcing such policies.
The Senate voted 23-8 to send the bill back to the House, where it passed earlier. The House can either accept the Senate's changes or negotiate a compromise version.
Senators voted for the bill along party lines with Republicans in support and Democrats in opposition. It would declare "null and void" any past, present or future federal law deemed to be an infringement on gun rights for law-abiding citizens.
Federal agents who knowingly enforce those laws could face civil penalties stemming from lawsuits filed by Missouri residents who think their gun rights were infringed. Those workers would also be banned from future careers in state or local enforcement.
"We want to cause a reason for law enforcement to have a healthy pause before they might infringe on the Second Amendment rights of Missouri citizens," said Sen. Brian Nieves, R-Washington.
One of the major differences between the House and Senate is the punishment for federal workers who enforce certain gun laws. The House version would only allow agents to be sued and would not subject them to the employment ban included in the Senate bill.
Opponents contend the measure is unconstitutional because courts have ruled that states cannot nullify federal gun laws. They also said the bill could undermine cooperation between federal and local officials.
The mayors of Missouri's two largest cities and a federal prosecutor came to the state Capitol this week to warn that joint task forces to combat gang and other gun violence would effectively end if the bill becomes law.
"I'm not here to say if we were to ban guns or do anything that those numbers would change," Senate Minority Leader Jolie Justus, D-Kansas City, said about urban crime rates. "But I am going to say that there are things we could be doing to make our cities safer."
Nieves said the mayors never brought concerns to him about joint operations with the federal government. Supporters argue the measure applies only to federal laws that are unconstitutional in the first place and therefore wouldn't affect current crime-fighting.
Democratic Gov. Jay Nixon vetoed similar legislation last year and has said he is concerned about any measure that attempts to nullify federal laws. The Senate passed the measure Wednesday with the minimum amount of votes needed to override a potential veto.
Among the other provisions of this year's bill, designated personnel would be allowed to carry weapons in school buildings after undergoing training. Staff could choose to carry pepper spray instead of a gun.
Another part would allow concealed gun permit holders to carry firearms openly, even in municipalities with ordinances banning open carry. It would reduce the minimum age to get a concealed weapons permit to 19 from the current age of 21. Health care professionals could also not be required to ask or document whether a patient owns a firearm.


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The first task in developing a procedure is to prepare a flowchart of the current practice. This is done with the active contribution of staff who do the task or know most about the task. The procedure author/facilitator leads the group and prepares a rough flowchart of the current process. The flowchart emerging in the meeting should be rich in detail through the contributions of all participants, but will also be a mess -- marked up with deletions, changes, and notes added as a result of the groups inputs. Seldom can this be done in one meeting unless the process is simple. All participants should bring any work instructions and check sheets that they use or have concerning the process to the meeting for reference and use in the discussion and to be included in the project file for future reference.
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King's Landing
|King's Landing
|Capital City of the Seven Kingdoms
King's Landing by Tomasz Jedruszek. © Fantasy Flight Games
|Crownlands, Westeros.
|The King of the Andals, the Rhoynar and the First Men , Feudal society.
|400,000 (approximately)
|Faith of the Seven
|300 years ago, where Aegon first landed in Westeros.
|Named for
|Aegon I Targaryen, its founder.
|Notable places
|Red Keep | Great Sept of Baelor
|Kingsguard | Alchemists' Guild | City Watch
King's Landing is the capital of the Seven Kingdoms, located in the Crownlands on the east coast of Westeros. It is situated along the kingsroad at the mouth of the Blackwater Rush and overlooks Blackwater Bay. It is the site of the Iron Throne and the Red Keep, which is the seat of the king, Robert Baratheon from House Baratheon of King's Landing.
The main city is surrounded by a wall, manned by the City Watch of King's Landing, also known as the gold cloaks. King's Landing is extremely populous, but rather unsightly and dirty compared to other cities. Poorer smallfolk build shanty settlements outside the city. The stench of the city's waste can be smelled far beyond its walls. It is the principal harbor of the Seven Kingdoms, rivaled only by Oldtown.[1]
- 1 History
- 2 Recent Events
- 3 The City
- 4 Population
- 5 Military
- 6 Quotes
- 7 Chapters that take place at King's Landing
- 8 References and Notes
War of Conquest
Prior to the War of Conquest, the area around the future King's Landing was just hills and forests, with only a handful of fisherfolk living north of the Blackwater Rush.[2] Historically, the mouth of the Blackwater had been claimed by a hundred kings from the Reach, the Riverlands, and the Stormlands.[3] Three hundred years ago, Aegon the Conqueror from House Targaryen led his army from Dragonstone and landed at the mouth of the Blackwater Rush, building his first fortress of wood and earth, the Aegonfort,[4] on top of the highest hill. Later, when Aegon finalized his conquest, he decided to build his capital around that fort, since it was more centrally located than any other and not part of the former kingdoms, setting the king apart from his new vassals.[2]
In time, the city was expanded by the Targaryen kings. The Red Keep was completed during the reign of Maegor the Cruel, the Great Sept was built to show the Targaryens' piety and adherence to the Faith of the Seven after giving up the old gods of Valyria,[5] and the Dragonpit was constructed to house the Targaryen dragons.
Dance of the Dragons
In the civil war known as the Dance of the Dragons, the city fell when it was invaded by Queen Rhaenyra Targaryen and her blacks. Later in 130 AC, riots broke out against the rule of Rhaenyra. These culminated in the mass storming of the Dragonpit and the deaths of five Targaryen dragons, thousands of smallfolk and the ruination of the Dragonpit.[6]
Blackfyre Rebellion
During the Blackfyre Rebellion, the army of Daemon Blackfyre, the bastard half-brother of King Daeron II Targaryen, threatened King's Landing, but they were stopped at the Battle of the Redgrass Field.
Great Spring Sickness
When the Great Spring Sickness engulfed Westeros, four in ten inhabitants were killed by the outbreak. Funeral pyres which took place in the ruins of the Dragonpit burned nonstop, painting the night sky in the unnatural green of wildfire.
Robert's Rebellion
During the civil war known as Robert's Rebellion and the War of the Usurper, King Aerys II Targaryen contemplated burning the city to the ground to "save" it from the rebels, and it was sacked shortly after by a Westerlands host commanded by Aerys's former Hand of the King, Lord Tywin Lannister. Robert Baratheon became the new king on the Iron Throne, forming House Baratheon of King's Landing.
A tourney was held in King's Landing to honor the twelfth name day of Robert's heir, Prince Joffrey Baratheon.
Recent Events
A Game of Thrones
Following the sudden death of Lord Jon Arryn, Lord Eddard Stark travels to King's Landing to become the new Hand of the King to Robert Baratheon. Robert's brother, Stannis Baratheon, leaves the capital to return to his seat of Dragonstone. The Tourney of the Hand is held at the city to honor Ned Stark, who does not approve of the extravagance.
Ned investigates Jon Arryn's death and learns that Queen Cersei Lannister's children were fathered not by Robert, but by her twin brother, Ser Jaime Lannister. Following Robert's death, Cersei has Ned imprisoned for plotting against Prince Joffrey Baratheon, now Robert's successor as king. To the surprise of his small council, Joffrey orders Ned's execution at the Great Sept of Baelor rather than allow him to join the Night's Watch. Sansa Stark is held captive by the Lannisters, but Arya Stark escapes the city. Because Lord Tywin Lannister is campaigning against Robb Stark, he sends Tyrion Lannister to act as Hand to Joffrey.
A Clash of Kings
Another tourney is held in the city, this time to honor King Joffrey's thirteenth name day. During the War of the Five Kings, King's Landing is cut off from trade and food supplies by the blockade of Lord Mace Tyrell. This leads to mass famine and a massive riot in which the High Septon is killed.
The city is besieged by King Stannis Baratheon during the Battle of the Blackwater, but Joffrey's reign is secured by the timely arrival of Lord Tywin Lannister and his new ally, Mace Tyrell.
The City
The city is roughly square-shaped, sprawling across several miles and defended by tall walls. There are seven gates leading into the city: the Dragon Gate, the Lion Gate, the Mud Gate, the Old Gate, the Gate of the Gods, the King's Gate, and the Iron Gate. Within the walls, the city is dotted with manses, arbors, granaries, brick storehouses, timbered inns, merchant stalls, taverns, graveyards and brothels. There is a fish market. Hundreds of quays can be found in the harbor. Between buildings the roads are broad, lined with trees and branching alleys and streets.[2] Just within the Mud Gate lie the three great trebuchets called the Three Whores, a new addition to the defense of the city.[7][1]
The city covers the north shore of the Blackwater and covers three tall hills, named after Aegon and his two sisters, Visenya and Rhaenys. Aegon's High Hill, surmounted by the Red Keep, the royal castle located in the south-eastern corner of the city, overlooks the bay directly, whilst Visenya's Hill to the west is crowned by the marble-walled Great Sept of Baelor and its seven crystal towers. Rhaenys's Hill in the north is capped by the collapsed ruins of the Dragonpit dome, its bronze doors shut for a century and a half since the last dragon died.[2]
The poor reside in the slums which are called Flea Bottom, a maze of narrow streets and alleys, where many beggars and the poorest part of the city's population resides; they regularly subsist on "bowls of brown", a mystery stew that can include the meat of rats and murder victims, among other things. The richest residents live on the other side of Rhaenys's Hill from Flea Bottom. According to semi-canon sources the richer areas of King's Landing lie near the Old Gate.[8]
Large tournaments are held outside the city, beside the Blackwater [9]
City Gates
Seven is a sacred number in Westeros, thus the reason Aegon the Conquerer had seven huge gates built as the entrances into the capital of King's Landing. Each of these gates is protected by portcullis, heavy doors and armed guard.
- Dragon Gate, leads north to the kingsroad.
- Iron Gate, leads to the Rosby road.
- Old Gate.
- Gate of the Gods.
- River Gate, known as the Mud Gate by the population of the city, leads south to the kingsroad and the roseroad.
- Lion Gate, leads west to the Goldroad.
- King's Gate.
Notable Locations
- The Red Keep, the royal castle located on top of Aegon's Hill.
- The Great Sept of Baelor, where the Most Devout convene with the High Septon. It is the holiest sept of the Seven. It is located on Visenya's Hill.
- The Dragonpit, a huge dome, now collapsed, that used to hold the Targaryen dragons. Its bronze doors have not been opened for more than a century.[2] It is found on Rhaenys's Hill. The Street of Sisters runs between it and the Great Sept of Baelor.
- The Alchemist's Guildhall, beneath Rhaenys's Hill, stretching right to the foot of Visenya's Hill, along the Street of Sisters. Beneath it is where the Alchemists create and store the wildfire.[10]
- Flea Bottom, slum area of King's Landing, a downtrodden area of town. It has pot-shops along the alleys where one can get a 'bowl o' brown.' It has a stench of pigsties and stables, tanner's sheds mixed in the smell of winesinks and whorehouses.[11]
Streets, Squares and other
- See also Map of King's Landing from A Clash of Kings.
- The Street of Sisters, near the foot of Visenya's Hill. One can find the Guildhall of the Alchemists upon it.[10] It runs straight as an arrow between the hills of Rhaenys and Visenya, from which it gets its name.[12]
- The Street of Steel, where most smiths have their forges. It begins on the market square beside the River Gate and climbs up Visenya's hill. The higher up one goes, the more expensive the shops.[13]
- The Street of Flour, along which numerous bakeries may be found. Below the street lies a maze of twisting alleys and cross streets.[11]
- The Street of Silk, a street lined with brothels of varying expense.[14]
- Eel Alley, located on Visenya's Hill. An inn may be found here.[2]
- Pigrun Alley, enclosed by tall timber-and-stone buildings whose upper stories lean out so far over the streets that they nearly touch those of the buildings across from them.[15]
- Shadowblack Lane, a twisty lane that begins at the northern gate of the Red Keep and winds its way down to the foot of Aegon's High Hill.[16][17]
- Reeking Lane, a street full of apprentices.[18]
- Muddy Way, a street that begins at Fishmonger's Square.[18]
- Sowbelly Row, the street Lollys Stokeworth was found wandering along after she had been raped half a hundred times behind a tanner's shop. [18]
- Pisswater Bend, a street which is probably located in the Flea Bottom area. The pisswater prince came from here. The bloody flux was spreading through the stews on this street.[18]
- Street of Seeds - street
- Coppersmith's Wynd - street
- River Row - street
- The Hook - street
- Cobbler Square
- Fishmonger's Square - located near the Mud Gate.
King's Landing is extremely populous, but rather unsightly and dirty compared to other cities. Its population is estimated at more than 500,000,[19] although this number varies during winters and in times of war, when people take shelter behind the city walls. George R. R. Martin has stated that the city is larger than Medieval London or Paris but smaller than Medieval Constantinople or Ancient Rome (each had a population of about 1,000,000).[20]
The City Watch of King's Landing, also called the gold cloaks, is King's Landing's main military formation, in charge of guarding and policing the town and its surroundings. Its men are 2,000 strong, the number being increased in times of need or war.
The royal fleet guards the entrance to Blackwater Bay and patrols the bay and the Blackwater Rush.
One peddler was hawking rats roasted on a skewer. "Fresh rats," he cried loudly, "fresh rats." Doubtless fresh rats were to be preferred to old stale rotten rats.[21]
Smoke, sweat, and shit. King's Landing, in short. If you have a good nose you can smell the treachery too.[22]
Chapters that take place at King's Landing
- A Game of Thrones: 18. Catelyn IV
- A Game of Thrones: 20. Eddard IV
- A Game of Thrones: 22. Arya II
- A Game of Thrones: 25. Eddard V
- A Game of Thrones: 27. Eddard VI
- A Game of Thrones: 29. Sansa II
- A Game of Thrones: 30. Eddard VII
- A Game of Thrones: 32. Arya III
- A Game of Thrones: 33. Eddard VIII
- A Game of Thrones: 35. Eddard IX
- A Game of Thrones: 39. Eddard X
- A Game of Thrones: 43. Eddard XI
- A Game of Thrones: 44. Sansa III
- A Game of Thrones: 45. Eddard XII
- A Game of Thrones: 47. Eddard XIII
- A Game of Thrones: 49. Eddard XIV
- A Game of Thrones: 50. Arya IV
- A Game of Thrones: 51. Sansa IV
- A Game of Thrones: 57. Sansa V
- A Game of Thrones: 58. Eddard XV
- A Game of Thrones: 65. Arya V
- A Game of Thrones: 67. Sansa VI
- A Clash of Kings: 1. Arya I
- A Clash of Kings: 2. Sansa I
- A Clash of Kings: 3. Tyrion I
- A Clash of Kings: 8. Tyrion II
- A Clash of Kings: 15. Tyrion III
- A Clash of Kings: 17. Tyrion IV
- A Clash of Kings: 18. Sansa II
- A Clash of Kings: 20. Tyrion V
- A Clash of Kings: 25. Tyrion VI
- A Clash of Kings: 29. Tyrion VII
- A Clash of Kings: 32. Sansa III
- A Clash of Kings: 36. Tyrion VIII
- A Clash of Kings: 41. Tyrion IX
- A Clash of Kings: 44. Tyrion X
- A Clash of Kings: 49. Tyrion XI
- A Clash of Kings: 52. Sansa IV
- A Clash of Kings: 54. Tyrion XII
- A Clash of Kings: 57. Sansa V
- A Clash of Kings: 58. Davos III
- A Clash of Kings: 59. Tyrion XIII
- A Clash of Kings: 60. Sansa VI
- A Clash of Kings: 61. Tyrion XIV
- A Clash of Kings: 62. Sansa VII
- A Clash of Kings: 65. Sansa VIII
- A Clash of Kings: 67. Tyrion XV
- A Storm of Swords: 4. Tyrion I
- A Storm of Swords: 6. Sansa I
- A Storm of Swords: 12. Tyrion II
- A Storm of Swords: 16. Sansa II
- A Storm of Swords: 19. Tyrion III
- A Storm of Swords: 28. Sansa III
- A Storm of Swords: 32. Tyrion IV
- A Storm of Swords: 38. Tyrion V
- A Storm of Swords: 53. Tyrion VI
- A Storm of Swords: 58. Tyrion VII
- A Storm of Swords: 59. Sansa IV
- A Storm of Swords: 60. Tyrion VIII
- A Storm of Swords: 61. Sansa V
- A Storm of Swords: 62. Jaime VII
- A Storm of Swords: 66. Tyrion IX
- A Storm of Swords: 67. Jaime VIII
- A Storm of Swords: 70. Tyrion X
- A Storm of Swords: 72. Jaime IX
- A Storm of Swords: 77. Tyrion XI
- A Feast for Crows: 3. Cersei I
- A Feast for Crows: 7. Cersei II
- A Feast for Crows: 8. Jaime I
- A Feast for Crows: 12. Cersei III
- A Feast for Crows: 16. Jaime II
- A Feast for Crows: 17. Cersei IV
- A Feast for Crows: 24. Cersei V
- A Feast for Crows: 27. Jaime III
- A Feast for Crows: 28. Cersei VI
- A Feast for Crows: 32. Cersei VII
- A Feast for Crows: 36. Cersei VIII
- A Feast for Crows: 39. Cersei IX
- A Feast for Crows: 43. Cersei X
- A Dance with Dragons: 54. Cersei I
- A Dance with Dragons: 65. Cersei II
- A Dance with Dragons: Epilogue
References and Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 A Storm of Swords, Chapter 32, Tyrion IV.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 A Game of Thrones, Chapter 18, Catelyn IV.
- ↑ So Spake Martin: Chicon 7 Reading
- ↑ "King's Landing" entry in A World of Ice and Fire
- ↑ It was not named the Great Sept of Baelor until after Baelor the Blessed's death.
- ↑ The Princess and the Queen
- ↑ A Clash of Kings, Chapter 49, Tyrion XI.
- ↑ A Game of Thrones RPG and Resource Book, Guardians of Order
- ↑ A Game of Thrones, Chapter 29, Sansa II.
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 A Clash of Kings, Chapter 20, Tyrion V.
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 A Game of Thrones, Chapter 65, Arya V.
- ↑ A Game of Thrones, Chapter 67, Sansa VI.
- ↑ A Game of Thrones, Chapter 27, Eddard VI.
- ↑ A Feast for Crows, Chapter 8, Jaime I.
- ↑ A Clash of Kings, Chapter 28, Bran IV.
- ↑ A Clash of Kings, Chapter 15, Tyrion III.
- ↑ A Clash of Kings, Chapter 29, Tyrion VII.
- ↑ 18.0 18.1 18.2 18.3 A Clash of Kings, Chapter 41, Tyrion IX.
- ↑ A Storm of Swords, Chapter 38, Tyrion V.
- ↑ So Spake Martin: Geography
- ↑ A Clash of Kings, Chapter 3, Tyrion I.
- ↑ A Storm of Swords, Chapter 62, Jaime VII.


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This library allows for the identification of a file's likely MIME content type. This is release 1.21 with new MIME types. The identification of MIME content type is based on a file's filename extensions. MIME types are used in MIME-compliant communications, as in e-mail or HTTP traffic, to indicate the type of content which is transmitted. MIME::Types provides the ability for detailed information about MIME entities (provided as a set of MIME::Type objects) to be determined and used programmatically. There are many types defined by RFCs and vendors, so the list is long but not complete; don't hesitate to ask to add additional information. This library follows the IANA collection of MIME types (see below for reference). MIME::Types for Ruby was originally based on and synchronized with MIME::Types for Perl by Mark Overmeer, copyright 2001 - 2009. As of version 1.15, the data format for the MIME::Type list has changed and the synchronization will no longer happen. MIME::Types is built to conform to the MIME types of RFCs 2045 and 2231. It follows the official {IANA registry}[http://www.iana.org/assignments/media-types/] ({ftp}[ftp://ftp.iana.org/assignments/media-types]) with some unofficial types added from the the {LTSW collection}[http://www.ltsw.se/knbase/internet/mime.htp].


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Huhtamäki Oyj
Huhtamaki is a global consumer and specialty packaging company with a good position in smooth and rough molded fiber products, release films, flexible packaging, foodservice paper cups and other products based on paper forming technology. Huhtamaki employs some 14,600 employees in 65 manufacturing units and several sales offices in 35 countries worldwide. Huhtamäki Oyj's shares are listed on the NASDAQ OMX Helsinki Ltd.


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Each Farm Dinner represents the story of the season - one that is engaging and memorable. Join us as we celebrate December - from the hearty Winter produce, to festive holiday atmosphere. Our country oasis is surrounded by a seemingly endless amount of fantastic farms, ranches and purveyors and we are fortunate to have great relationships with some of the best. By providing us with ingredients at the peak of ripeness, we are able to showcase the epitome of the season through our food. We are also proud to supplement with ingredients grown on our property, or on our organic farm. Our Farm Dinners are a true labor of love and we look forward to creating an unforgettable dining experience for you and your guests.
Dinner will be served in our barn promptly at 6:30pm, but we encourage you to arrive at 5:30pm to enjoy a beverage, and tour our farm and gardens. Dinner service will last for approximately 2.5 hours.
For the full Park Winters experience, we invite you to join us for an overnight stay at our beautiful Inn! After dinner, enjoy a glass of wine by the fire, or a soak in our hot tub. Then retire to your cozy room for a restful sleep. In the morning, awaken to a sunlit room, and the smell of coffee brewing in the kitchen downstairs. When you're ready, our house hostess will serve you a delicious breakfast, often made with seasonal ingredients from our farm. It's a true experience in Simple Country Luxury.


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"12-12-12" Concert: Music Superstars Rock Out for Sandy Relief
(NEW YORK) -- It was a night of music, comedy and celebrities at 12.12.12 -- The Concert for Sandy Relief, held at Madison Square Garden in New York City on Wednesday night.
While several top artists in the rock and pop genres performed for the MSG crowd, actors such as James Gandolfini, Jimmy Fallon and Jack McBrayer manned a phone bank where they accepted donations from viewers.
Forty cable networks televised and numerous websites streamed the event, the proceeds of which benefited The Robin Hood Relief Fund and victims of Superstorm Sandy.
Fittingly, the concert began at 7:30 p.m. Eastern time with a "local" artist -- New Jersey's Bruce Springsteen. The Boss and his E Street Band kicked off his half-hour set with a performance of "Land of Hope & Dreams."
As he introduced "My City of Ruins," Springsteen noted that he wrote the song about Asbury Park, N.J. He described the Jersey Shore as an area for both the rich and poor, adding, "I pray that that characteristic remains along the Jersey Shore because that's what makes it special."
Springsteen mixed "My City of Ruins" with a bit of "Jersey Girl," a favorite of Springsteen fans that was originally recorded by Tom Waits.
Springsteen was joined by another Jersey rocker, Jon Bon Jovi, for his final song, "Born to Run." Springsteen returned the favor during Bon Jovi's set, teaming with the band on their hit "Who Says You Can't Go Home."
Springsteen and Bon Jovi were far from the only legendary rockers to take the stage over the course of the night.
Paul McCartney, the closing act, provided a special moment when he brought the former members of Nirvana on stage -- minus the late Kurt Cobain, of course, but including drummer-turned-Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl -- for a new song called "Cut Me Some Slack." Sir Paul also sprinkled in some crowd-pleasers like "Helter Skelter" and "Live and Let Die."
The Rolling Stones, in the middle of a 50th anniversary tour, played just two songs, including "Jumpin' Jack Flash." Mick Jagger joked at one point, "This has to be the largest collection of old English musicians ever assembled in Madison Square Garden."
That "collection" also included The Who, which saluted their late drummer, Keith Moon, by screening footage of him singing during their performance of "Bell Boy." And as he took over vocals on "Baba O'Riley," Pete Townshend changed the lyrics "It's only teenage wasteland" to "It's only Sandy wasteland."
The other artists on the bill were Long Island native Billy Joel; Manhattan's own Alicia Keys; Pink Floyd's Roger Waters, who was joined by Pearl Jam frontman Eddie Vedder; Eric Clapton; rapper Kanye West; and Coldplay's Chris Martin, who duetted with R.E.M. singer Michael Stipe.
The telecast featured celebrity appearances by Billy Crystal, Susan Sarandon, Adam Sandler, Ben Stiller, Kristen Stewart, Jon Stewart, Stephen Colbert, Diddy, Olivia Wilde, Steve Buscemi, Chris Rock, Seth Meyers, Brian Williams and Jake Gyllenhaal.
The marathon concert ended with Alicia Keys returning to the stage to perform "Empire State of Mind" as McCartney, firefighters, members of various public works departments and individuals personally affected by the superstorm gathered on stage.
An album of select performances from 12.12.12 will be sold on iTunes beginning on Dec. 18.
Here are the set lists from 12.12.12 -- The Concert for Sandy Relief, in chronological order:
Bruce Springsteen
"Land Of Hope And Dreams"
"Wrecking Ball"
"My City Of Ruins/Jersey Girl"
"Born To Run" (with Jon Bon Jovi)
Roger Waters
"In the Flesh?"
"Another Brick in the Wall (Part 2)"
"Us And Them"
"Comfortably Numb" (with Eddie Vedder)
Bon Jovi
"It's My Life"
"Wanted Dead or Alive"
"Who Says You Can't Go Home" (with Bruce Springsteen)
"Livin' on a Prayer"
Eric Clapton
"Nobody Knows You When You're Down and Out"
"Got To Get Better In A Little While"
The Rolling Stones
"You Got Me Rocking"
"Jumpin' Jack Flash"
Alicia Keys
"Brand New Me"
"No One"
The Who
"Who Are You"
"Bell Boy"
"Pinball Wizard"
"See Me, Feel Me"/"Listening to You"
"Baba O'Riley"
"Love, Reign o'er Me"
"Tea and Theatre"
Kanye West
"Jesus Walks"
"All Of The Lights"/"Run This Town"
"Diamonds" remix (featuring recorded Rihanna vocals)
"Touch the Sky"
"Gold Digger"
"Good Life"
Billy Joel
"Miami 2017 (Seen the Lights Go Out on Broadway)"
"Movin' Out (Anthony's Song)"
"Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas"
"New York State of Mind"
"The River of Dreams"
"You May Be Right"
"Only the Good Die Young"
Chris Martin
"Viva La Vida"
"Losing My Religion" (R.E.M. song; with Michael Stipe)
"Us Against The World"
Paul McCartney
"Helter Skelter"
"Let Me Roll It"
"Nineteen Hundred and Eighty-Five"
"My Valentine" (with Diana Krall)
"Cut Me Some Slack" (with Nirvana's Dave Grohl, Krist Novoselic and Pat Smear)
"I've Got a Feeling"
"Live and Let Die"
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THURSDAY, Jan. 31, 2013 (HealthDay News) -- Americans are being urged to look through their closets for anything crimson, scarlet or apple-red to wear Friday, in support of the American Heart Association's annual Go Red for Women campaign.
National Wear Red Day -- now in its 10th year -- is aimed at raising awareness of heart disease, the leading killer of women.
"An estimated 43 million women in the U.S. are affected by heart disease, yet only one in five women believe heart disease is her greatest health threat," Dr. Jennifer Mieres, a professor of cardiology and senior vice president of community and public health at North Shore-LIJ Health System in Lake Success, N.Y., said in an American Heart Association statement.
Celebrities are also taking part in the campaign. Allison Janney, star of TV's The West Wing and movies such as Juno and The Help, said she was "shocked to learn that heart disease is more deadly than all forms of cancer combined.
"My mother's quadruple bypass surgery was an eye-opening experience," Janney said in the news release. "I'm now making heart-healthy changes to reduce my own risk, and have joined with Go Red for Women to educate other women about what they can do."
This year, the American Heart Association is asking for more than Americans' attire to turn red on Friday. Across the country, landmarks and buildings will be dressed in the color, starting with the iconic Macy's Herald Square building in New York City, which plans to "go red" Thursday evening.
Even though the American Heart Association estimates that the Go Red for Women campaign has already raised awareness and saved more than 627,000 lives since its inception, the statistics on women and heart disease remain grim:
- One woman dies from heart disease each minute.
- Far from being solely a "man's disease," female deaths from heart disease have exceeded the death toll for men since 1984.
- One in every 31 women will die from breast cancer, while one in every three women will lose their life to heart disease.
- Nine out of 10 women now have one or more risk factors for heart disease.
Despite the death toll, many women still remain unaware of the threat. According to the American Heart Association, only one in five women know that heart disease is the leading killer of women, and they also comprise just 24 percent of participants in heart-related studies, the association noted.
But there are things every woman can do to reduce her risk for heart trouble. According to the American Heart Association, women who say they have been made more aware of the dangers through the Go Red campaign typically made healthy changes. For example, more than a third said they have lost excess pounds, more than half said they are exercising more and a third said they have talked to their physicians about developing a "heart health plan."
"It's so important to understand your personal risk factors and often overlooked common symptoms, and to share that information with the women you love," Mieres said.
Janney agreed, noting that there is strength in numbers as women come together to fight heart disease. "Together," she said, "women have the power to save our own lives."
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Women Are Heroes on a container ship, in Le Havre2014 Jul 31 - 01:06
A few weeks ago a 363 meter long ship left the Port of le Havre, France to cross the world all the way to Malaysia. 2600 strips of paper were pasted in only 10 days on the containers with the dockers of the port. This photo was taken from the morning that the ship left the port. In 2007, Women Are Heroes was created to pay tribute to those who play an essential role in society, but who are the primary victims of war, crime, rape or political and religious fanaticism. Portraits and eyes of women were pasted on a train in Kenya, a Favela in Brazil, a demolished house in Cambodia. They gave their trust and they asked for a single promise "make my story travel with you". It has been done on the bridges of Paris and the walls of Phnom Penh, the building of New York, etc. Women Are Heroes is ending with a ship leaving a port, with a huge image which turns microscopic after a few steps closer, with the idea of these women who stay in their villages and face difficulties in the regions torn by wars and poverty facing the infinity of the ocean. We have no idea of what is in the other containers on the boat: stuff from people leaving a country to build a different life in another region, goods that will be transformed, worn, eaten in a different country. We have no idea where and how people will see this artwork but we are sure that some women far away will feel something today, and in Le Havre, we are exhausted and proud.


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Computation in Geometric and Combinatorial Group Theory Workshop
The Computation in Geometric and Combinatorial Group Theory Workshop takes place in ICMS from 11th-15th July 2016.
CIRCA was established in 2000 to foster new and existing collaborative research between members of the Schools of Computer Science and of Mathematics and Statistics in the area of computational abstract algebra.
The Centre undertakes mathematical research with computer assistance, develops new techniques for computation in abstract algebra and develops and distributes software implementing these techniques. This work is supported by research grants from the EPSRC, the Leverhulme Trust, the British Council, the European Commission and the Royal Society of Edinburgh.
The Centre also organises conferences, seminars and training courses and coordinates the international efforts to develop maintain and promote the GAP (groups, algorithms and programming) software package, a leading integrated system for computational discrete mathematics and algebra.


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The other day we saw part one of a Nokia Lumia 920 stress test where the phone was dropped numerous times onto concrete and survived with only some minor cosmetic damage. The same site is back with even more 920 tortures: keys, a knife and a mallet.
The video shows the gent trying to scratch the 920's display and body with the keys, both lightly (as if in your pocket) and then deliberately. Both times the Nokia survived with out any damage.
Next up was the knife test. Here the back of the phone, display and sides were all slashed with a very large knife and while the back and display did very well, the side of the 920 did take some significant damage. Still as the noted in the video, the Lumia 920 did very well with those slashes on the back nearly wiping off and the display looking unmarked from the horror movie slashing. Jason Voorhees would be a sad panda.
Finally, a mallet is taken to the phone's display in two tests: dropped from 6 and 8 inches, numerous times and then later, deliberately smashed. Once again, the 920 was just fine with the Gorilla Glass 2 reinforced display not cracking under pressure. The phone was also used to hammer in a nail into a piece of wood without any damage either.
Conclusion? The Lumia 920 can take a lot of punishment though perhaps not surprising, if you slash it with a giant knife you can do some damage. Having said that, we have already heard anecdotal reports from users that their Lumia 920s have light scratches on them despite the lack of direct, purposeful trauma.
And we know for a fact that you if drop your phone directly on its corner, you stand a better chance of shattering that Gorilla Glass (see that image from a Reddit user). That's because while the display on the 920 is hella strong, it's not scratch proof nor is it unbreakable. It is simply scratch resistant, so try to treat it gently.
Source: PhoneBuff; Thanks, erzhik, for the tip!


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by Katie Parker, sports information graduate assistant
SAVANNAH, Ga. - The No. 31 Georgia College & State University women's tennis team (3-5) lost its second-straight match, falling 5-0 to No. 2 Lynn University (7-1) Saturday in neutral site action at Armstrong Atlantic State University.
In doubles action, the Bobcat French duo of Diane Danna (Paris) and Bertille Lion (Lyon, France) lost to the No. 10 ranked pair of Magdalena Ekert and Katerina Jiskrova. Slotted second, Lynn's Eleonora Iannozzi and Jessica Yanoff defeated Kayla Barksdale (Matinez, Ga.) and Michelle Lingner (Dunwoody, Ga.) 8-3.
Georgia College's Adriana Acuna (Peachtree City, Ga.) and Linda Mosa (Stockholm, Sweden) fell 8-1 against Christine Johnstone and Tessie Salame, giving the Fighting Knights a 3-0 lead going into singles play.
At fourth singles, No. 37 ranked Yanoff downed Lingner 6-0 and 6-2, while Johnstone beat Acuna 6-1 and 6-0.
The Bobcats are back in action Saturday, March 7 traveling to No. 23 Flagler College for a noon start.
The GCSU Department of Athletics, winners of the 2008-09 PBC Commissioner's Cup, sponsors 10 varsity athletic programs at the NCAA Division II level. As a Division II program, GCSU prides itself on balancing the life of the student-athlete, evidenced by the Bobcats' multiple appearances in post-season competition as well as documented academic success and community-service involvement. Sign up at Twitter.com username GCSUSID for up-to-the-minute reports, and visit www.GCSUBobcats.com to nominate your favorite former Bobcats and Colonials to the GCSU Athletics Hall of Fame.


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"He who sees things grow from the beginning will have the finest view of them" Aristotle 384-322 BC
From the chaotic stampede of sperm towards the gently rolling ovum, to the amazing growth, development and birth of a tiny, yet perfect human, we indeed witness an awesome miracle. Life begins as union of chance and emerges as a masterpiece.
Pregnancy is usually referred to by midwives and doctors as the number of weeks following the last menstrual period. This is not, however, exactly accurate. For the first two weeks after a woman's last menstrual period pregnancy does not actually occur, rather the ovum (maternal egg) is maturing and getting ready to be released. For this reason I will refer to the baby's development as weeks from fertilisation, with the weeks of pregnancy that are more familiar to women in brackets.
Pregnancy begins when an ovum released from a prospective mother's ovary is fertilised by one of the 500 million sperm that approach it. This occurs approximately 14 days after the last menstrual period. Because menstrual cycles can differ in length this varies from woman to woman. The moment the first successful sperm penetrates the wall of the ovum the chemical composition changes, shutting out all other sperm. The winning sperm, once inside the ovum, drops off the tail that has helped sustain and mobilise it during its long and arduous journey. The sperm then releases all the genetic material that will determine the sex and many other characteristics of the unborn baby. Twelve hours after the initial fusion of ovum and sperm the first cell division occurs. This division of cells then re occurs every 12 to 15 hours. Four days after fertilisation the tiny group of cells now known as a blastocyte leave the fallopian tube and enter the mother's uterus. Here they attempt a tricky 'lunar landing,' usually on the upper part of the uterus. Eight days after fertilisation this tiny clump of cells begins to implant into the surface of the uterus. Hormones are released which will signal the body not to menstruate. Women may already begin to feel 'different' even though their periods are a week away. Three weeks after fertilisation (5 weeks of pregnancy) when the baby is barely 2mm long, the heart begins beating. The clump of cells is now called an embryo. Four weeks after fertilisation (6 weeks of pregnancy) the basic human design can be seen. Whilst at first impressions it may look vaguely like a sea horse, the baby at only 5-6 mm long already possess the beginnings of a brain, back bone and heart.
The fourth to eight week after fertilisation (6 to 10 weeks of pregnancy) is a crucial period in the baby's development. All the major internal and external body structures form during this time. Five weeks following fertilisation (7 weeks of pregnancy) the baby will be about 1cm long. Eight weeks following fertilisation (10 weeks of pregnancy) they will be around 4cm in length. Because of the curled up nature of a developing baby all the measurements given will be from the crown of the head to the bottom, or otherwise termed as the 'sitting height'. The period between four and eight weeks following fertilisation (6 to 10 weeks of pregnancy) is particularly crucial as exposure to factors like certain medications or viruses can lead to malformations. Eight weeks following fertilisation (10 weeks of pregnancy) everything found in a fully-grown human has been formed. The baby looks remarkably human with arms, legs, fingers and toes. The head of the baby will almost be half the size of the entire baby. At this stage the eyes will be open but shortly the eyelids will fuse and not reopen for several months. It would be hard to tell the sex of the baby at this stage, as the genitalia have not differentiated enough. All the baby's organs are now in place but there is still a great deal left to happen. The risk of malformations and miscarriages now diminishes significantly.
From eight weeks after fertilisation (10 weeks of pregnancy) until birth the baby will be called a fetus. Twelve weeks following fertilisation (14 weeks of pregnancy) the baby will weigh around 45gms and be around 8cm long. They float comfortably in a pool of warm liquor that is around 37.5 degrees, a little higher than the mother's body temperature. The baby can already hiccup and move around, flexing its little limbs and exploring its new world. Whist the period from 3 to 8 weeks after fertilisation is about the development of body structures, the weeks following this are about rapid growth and differentiation of all these new tissues and organs. Ten weeks following fertilisation (12 weeks of pregnancy) the mother's uterus will have reached the top of her pubic bone and the heart rate can possibly be heard by the midwife or doctor looking after her. The placenta is now producing all the hormones needed during pregnancy. The most striking thing in this period is the slowing down in the growth of the baby's head relative to the rest of the body. Twelve weeks after fertilisation (14 weeks of pregnancy) the sex of the baby will now be distinguishable. The baby's face will have a very distinct human profile and a well-defined neck. By the end of the twelfth week following fertilisation the baby's arms will have almost reached their relative length to their bodies. The legs are still not so well defined and are proportionally slightly shorter than they will be in relation to the rest of body. Early fingernail development can be seen. The baby will now be forming and excreting urine into the amniotic fluid. Swallowing will also be present. Reflexes will be seen and the baby will react to stimuli.
Between twelve and sixteen weeks following fertilisation (14-18 weeks of pregnancy) the baby grows very rapidly. Sixteen weeks following fertilisation (18 weeks of pregnancy) the baby will weigh around 200gms and be approximately 14cm. The body continues to grow more rapidly than the head and will seem much more in proportion. The legs will have also lengthened and the fetus begins to look like a real baby. The skeleton begins to harden and the eyes, which were more to the side of the head, will be facing forwards. The ears now stand out from the head. If the baby is girl her ovaries will have developed and some early follicles containing ovum will be forming. The baby will become increasingly active, turning its head, moving its face, opening and shutting its mouth and even breathing under water!
Twenty weeks after fertilisation (22 weeks of pregnancy) the baby is about 19cm long and weighs about 460gms. The mother's uterus will be just level with or above their navel and she will be finding it hard to do up her jeans. The baby can now partly defend itself against infection with its developing immune system. Head hair begins to appear around 20 weeks following fertilisation (22 weeks of pregnancy) and fine hairs called lanugo will cover the body. A greasy protective material known as vernix covers the skin. This will help protect it from damage. The baby develops a special kind of fat called 'brown fat' that helps to produce heat and this will be particularly useful when the baby is born. If the baby is a boy the testes will have already begun to descend. Little girls will have now formed the 5 million ova they will have throughout their lives. This is a particularly magical period for the mother as she will begin to feel her baby move. The first movements are called 'quickening' and they usually feel like bubbles or flutters in the uterus. Whilst the baby will have been moving for several weeks it takes longer for the moments to be felt through the abdominal wall. First time mothers will generally feel the baby's movements a couple of weeks later (18-22 weeks) than mothers having subsequent babies (16-18 weeks). The baby now reacts to light and sound so the incredibly noisy world of rumbling tummies and pumping blood can be heard. This is when singing and talking to the baby can be fun. Newborn babies tend to turn more to female than male voices when born, indicating they become quite used to the tones of their mother. At 18 weeks following fertilisation (20 weeks of pregnancy) the law in Australia recognises babies as having certain rights. If a baby were to be born at any time following 20 weeks then the birth would have to be reported and registered.
Twenty-four weeks following fertilisation (26 weeks of pregnancy) the baby will be around 23cm long and weigh around 820gms. Fingernails will now be present and eyes and eyelashes are usually recognisable. The baby gains a lot of weight during these four weeks and they are increasingly better proportioned, though still quite lean. The translucent skin is very pink and even may seem red due to the visible blood in the capillaries. The respiratory system in the baby has now reached a very significant stage that gives it a chance of living if born prematurely. Special cells in the lungs begin to secrete a substance called surfactant that helps to keep the lungs patent and able to absorb oxygen. Currently in Australia babies born 22 weeks following fertilisation (24 weeks of pregnancy) have around a 50% chance of survival and most will be given intensive care treatment. The chance of survival increases with each subsequent week of pregnancy.
Twenty-eight weeks after fertilisation (30 week of pregnancy) the baby is around 27cm and weighs around 1300gms. The chances of the baby surviving if it is born now are around 90%. Their lungs are much more prepared to breath air and the central nervous system has now matured to a stage where it can maintain more rhythmic breathing and control body temperature. The eyes re-open at the beginning of this period and it seems that the fetus probably sees light as a red shimmer. The baby may now have a good head of hair. The skin will not be as wrinkled as 'white fat' is being laid down, smoothing the wrinkles out. Toenails also now become more visible.
Thirty-two weeks following fertilisation (34 weeks of pregnancy) the baby weighs around 2100gms and is about 30cm long. The chances of a baby surviving if they are born now are very good. The lungs are much more mature and able to cope with life outside the uterus. The baby's fingernails have now reached their fingertips and the toenails are better developed. The skin colour is pink and the skin has further smoothed out its wrinkles. The limbs are now getting chubby as the 'white fat' keeps increasing.
Thirty-six weeks following fertilisation (38 weeks of pregnancy) the baby will be around 34cm long and around 3000-3500gms. The body should be plump. The fine hairs that have covered the skin for so many weeks now disappear. The toenails now reach the tips of the toes. The baby will tend to flex its limbs and have a firm grasp if you put a finger in its hand. The baby's abdomen has now reached the same circumference as the head. From now on the baby fattens up and its abdominal circumference will be bigger than the head. During the last couple of months the baby puts on around 200gm a week. The baby's head may start to descend into the pelvis during this time causing increased pressure on the mother's bladder and back. As the baby grows the mother may start to feel increasingly tired and find it hard to sleep well at night. Everything inside that cosy, watery world is getting very cramped. From now on (38 weeks of pregnancy) the baby is classified as 'full term' and is likely to be born at any time. The baby will be around 33 cm long from the head to bottom or about 50cm long from head to heel. The weight will vary greatly but averages around 3500gms. Approximately only 3% of babies are born on the actual date they are due, which will be around 266 days after fertilisation or 280 days after the first day of the last menstrual period. The skin of the baby is now much whiter or a bluish pink. The white vernix, which was covering the skin, has now mostly come off and it makes the amniotic fluid appear like it has white flecks in it. The chest is more prominent and the breasts have more tissue making them protrude slightly in both sexes. The testes should now be in the scrotum in males. The fingernails will extend beyond the tips of their fingers. There should be plenty of creases on the hands and feet and more cartilage in the ears.
As the nine-month miracle emerges from its shadowy, watery world and greets its parents, that first cry opens up 25 million air sacs in the lungs that up until now have been filled with fluid. As the lungs empty of fluid and fill with air, blood is also re-directed into the lungs and then all over the body. A new life is born. For the parents a roller coaster of emotions and experiences has ended and another called parenthood is about to begin.
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Daily Slice: Luigi Pizzeria, Brooklyn
Pizza reviews in NYC.
Daily Slice gives a quick snapshot each weekday of a different slice or pie that the folks at the Serious Eats empire have enjoyed lately.
Luigi Pizzeria, on Dekalb Avenue right near Pratt, is about as bare-bones as a pizzeria can get: oven, counter, half a dozen pies on display, and only room for 3 or 4 people to fit inside. But the counter guys are friendly, the prices are gentle, and the pizza, while nothing unusual, is incredibly satisfying.
While I thoroughly enjoyed a slice of Sicilian, despite the tiniest bit of undercooked dough in the middle, I preferred the plain slice ($2.25), the sort of lovable standard that you want to be on every New York corner, but really isn't. It's got a thin crust that's sturdy enough to fold in half with no sagging tip—critical, as you're probably going to eat this slice walking down the street—and at the edge, it's chewy and light under that outer crunch, crust good enough that I polished it off even when too full to finish the cheese-and-tomato parts. The sauce is simple and not too sweet, the cheese plentiful; but really, what strikes you when you're eating it is that it tastes like pizza—crust, sauce, cheese, in perfect proportion. It's a tad greasy, but not in the way of running off your slice in rivulets, just in that it leaves a little sheen on the lips—which is the kind of greasy I like.
Luigi Pizzeria
326 Dekalb Avenue, Brooklyn NY 11205 (map) 718-783-2430
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