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portrait end bio start General Peter Pace is the Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. In this capacity, he is a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the Nation's second highest ranking military officer. General Pace is the sixth officer to hold the position and the first Marine.
As the Vice Chairman, General Pace serves as the Chairman of the Joint Requirements Oversight Council, Vice Chairman of the Defense Acquisition Board, and as a member of the National Security Council Deputies Committee and the Nuclear Weapons Council. In addition, he acts for the Chairman in all aspects of the Planning, Programming and Budgeting System to include participating in meetings of the Defense Resources Board.
General Pace was born in Brooklyn, N. Y., and raised in Teaneck, New Jersey. He received his commission in June 1967, following graduation from the United States Naval Academy. He also holds a Master's Degree in Business Administration from George Washington University and attended Harvard University for the Senior Executives in National and International Security program.
Upon completion of The Basic School, Quantico, Va., in 1968, he was assigned to the 2d Battalion, 5th Marines, 1st Marine Division in the Republic of Vietnam, serving first as a Rifle Platoon Leader and subsequently as Assistant Operations Officer.
Returning from overseas in March 1969, he reported to Marine Barracks, Washington, D. C. During this tour, he served as Head, Infantry Writer Unit, Marine Corps Institute; Platoon Leader, Guard Company; Security Detachment Commander, Camp David; White House Social Aide; and Platoon Leader, Special Ceremonial Platoon. He was promoted to Captain in April 1971. In September 1971, General Pace attended the Infantry Officers' Advanced Course at Fort Benning, Ga. Returning overseas in October 1972, he was assigned to the Security Element, Marine Aircraft Group 15, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, Nam Phong, Thailand, where he served as Operations Officer and then Executive Officer.
In October 1973, he was assigned to Headquarters Marine Corps, Washington, D. C., for duty as the Assistant Majors' Monitor. During October 1976, he reported to the 1st Marine Division, Camp Pendleton, Ca., where he served as Operations Officer, 2d Battalion, 5th Marines; Executive Officer, 3d Battalion, 5th Marines; and Division Staff Secretary. He was promoted to Major in November 1977. In August 1979, he reported to the Marine Corps Command and Staff College as a student.
Upon completion of school in June 1980, he was assigned duty as Commanding Officer, Marine Corps Recruiting Station, Buffalo, N. Y. While in this assignment, he was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel in October 1982. Reassigned to the 1st Marine Division, Camp Pendleton, General Pace served from June 1983 until June 1985 as Commanding Officer, 2d Battalion, 1st Marines. In June 1985, he was selected to attend the National War College in Washington, D. C.
After graduation the following June, he was assigned to the Combined/Joint Staff in Seoul, Korea. He served as Chief, Ground Forces Branch until April 1987, when he became Executive Officer to the Assistant Chief of Staff, C/J/G3, United Nations Command/Combined Forces Command/United States Forces Korea/Eighth United States Army.
General Pace returned to Marine Barracks in Washington, D. C. in August 1988 for duty as Commanding Officer. He was promoted to Colonel in October 1988. In August 1991, he was assigned duty as Chief of Staff, 2d Marine Division, Camp Lejeune. During February 1992, he was assigned duty as Assistant Division Commander. He was advanced to Brigadier General on April 6, 1992, and was assigned duty as the President, Marine Corps University/Commanding General, Marine Corps Schools, Marine Corps Combat Development Command, Quantico, Va., on July 13, 1992. While serving in this capacity, he also served as Deputy Commander, Marine Forces, Somalia, from December 1992 - February 1993, and as the Deputy Commander, Joint Task Force - Somalia from October 1993 - March 1994. General Pace was advanced to Major General on June 21, 1994, and was assigned as the Deputy Commander/Chief of Staff, U. S. Forces, Japan. He was promoted to Lieutenant General and assigned as the Director for Operations (J-3), Joint Staff, Washington, D. C., on August 5, 1996.
General Pace served as the Commander, U. S. Marine Corps Forces, Atlantic/Europe/South from 23 November 1997 to 8 September 2000. He was promoted to General and assumed duties as the Commander in Chief, United States Southern Command on 8 September 2000 until 30 September 2001.
General Pace's personal decorations include: Defense Distinguished Service Medal, first oak leaf cluster; Defense Superior Service Medal; the Legion of Merit; Bronze Star Medal with Combat V; the Defense Meritorious Service Medal; Meritorious Service Medal with gold star; Navy Commendation Medal with Combat "V"; Navy Achievement Medal with gold star; and the Combat Action Ribbon.
Biography provided by the DOD


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Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Fla., DNC Chair and close friend of former Arizona Rep. Gabby Giffords, said "Gabby is doing so well." Wasserman Schultz joined ABC News in a web exclusive after her appearance on the "This Week" roundtable Sunday, discussing her political career and personal motivations, Chuck Hagel's selection as defense secretary, in addition to sharing news about Giffords.
"Gabby is doing so well. She's made tremendous progress. She continues to make progress," Wasserman Schultz said. "She's given a couple of short speeches. We saw how incredible she was during her testimony in front of the United States Senate. She's started an organization with her husband, Mark Kelly, Americans for Responsible Solutions. And they're advocating all over the country for a responsible approach to dealing with gun violence and gun safety."
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What are your political plans for the future? Would you consider running for president?
"Well, you know, I was just reelected to my fifth term in the House of Representatives and it is such a privilege to represent my community in South Florida in Washington. I'm focused on doing the best job I possibly can for them. At the same time, President Obama asked me to take on another term as chair of the Democratic National Committee, so I'm focused on that for right now and trying to get a handle on this deficit and continue to get the economy turned around. You know… we'll address my future plans down the road."
What motivates you to do the job you do, every day?
"Well that's easy - my three incredible children. I have twin thirteen year-olds and a nine-year-old. And they really are my motivation to make the world a better place, to help make other people's lives better. That's what my public service has been all about and, you know, I look at all the decisions that I make through the lens of being their mom."
How do you feel about President Obama's selection of Chuck Hagel as defense secretary?
"I think President Obama's selection of Secretary Hagel, who was just confirmed by the Senate, was a wise one. Secretary Hagel is going to represent the United States very well across the country. I think the combination of his experience as a United States senator and also, his background as a Vietnam veteran and the first enlisted soldier to rise all the way to the post of Secretary of Defense is going to serve our troops well."
Lightning Round: iPhone or Blackberry ?
"Actually, Samsung Galaxy."
Favorite movie this year?
"Lincoln, for sure."
Comfort food?
"Baked potatoes."
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Andrew Wilkinson, Chief Economic Strategist for Miller Tabak & Co. LLC. says there was "precious little surprise in the employment reading relative to consensus forecast despite the far bigger climb in the ADP report on Thursday," in analyzing today's jobs report.
Job creation was steady in December, as the unemployment rate came in at 7.8% for the second straight month, according to numbers released Thursday by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The results were consistent with the consensus forecast, and showed the most significant gains in the healthcare, food services and goods-producing sectors.
Nonfarm payrolls increased by 155,000, although the household survey showed the total number of employed persons increased by 43,000, while the number of unemployed rose by 177,000.
The goods-producing sector added 59,000 jobs, with construction increases split roughly equally between buildings and residential specialty trade contractors, according to Wilkinson, who adds that the professional and business services and leisure sectors also saw strong gains.
One bright spot highlighted by Wilkinson was the average reading of weekly hours worked by all private employees, which rose to 34.5 from 34.4. The increase matched the September and June peaks "providing optimism that employers may add to hiring in the New Year," Wilkinson notes.
"Overall a decent report especially in the run-up to the impending fiscal cliff providing employers with reasons not to add employees in the face of looming uncertainty for the economy," he adds.
Other highlights
Service-producing industries saw slower growth this month — its addition of 168,000 new jobs was 3,000 jobs lower than in November. Government jobs also fell by 13,000.
The number of long-term unemployed people (those unemployed for 27 weeks or more) dropped by 20,000 last month, while the average number of weeks spent seeking work fell from 40.0 to 38.1.


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Your favourite shot of 2006
Posted 24 December 2006 - 06:33 AM
Dive safe
NOW ON SKYPE !!! ... deanb69
Posted 24 December 2006 - 08:20 AM
Leafy Sea Dragon and a Diver
Maybe not my best shot in 2006 but indeed my favorite because of the sea dragon and the look in the diver eyes.
2 Ikelite DS125 Strobes
Sigma 50mm 2.8 Macro
Nikon 105mm VR
Tokina 10-17 Fisheye
Sigma 17-70 2.8-4
Site - My Gallery
Posted 24 December 2006 - 08:25 AM
There are some truly awesome images here; I'm both inspired and humbled
This is one of my favourites of 2006: I took in January & it's the Ghiannis D on Abu Nahas reef in the northern Red Sea. I was torn between trying to photograph the dolphin and just enjoying the interaction; she certainly wanted to play with me!
A memorable dive.
canon 1dmkII + seacam silver + inon z220
My Webpage
Posted 24 December 2006 - 08:54 AM
5DmkII, D300, Aquatica, DS-125, DS-200, 2x SB-105, TLC.
Posted 24 December 2006 - 09:23 AM
that is AWESOME!
Agreed! WOW!
John Davies
Canon 70D / Nauticam / dual Inons
my photos
Posted 24 December 2006 - 04:15 PM
Visit My Website
Posted 25 December 2006 - 02:01 PM
Posted 25 December 2006 - 03:05 PM
Just took this one least week in Provo, Turks & Caicos.
Take care,
Nikon D7000, Nauticam Housing
Posted 25 December 2006 - 05:27 PM
Sydney Australia February 2006
Leafy Sea Dragon and a Diver
Maybe not my best shot in 2006 but indeed my favorite because of the sea dragon and the look in the diver eyes.
Hey cool pic...but that's Common Weedy Sea Dragon and not a leafy one I think
Amphibico Phenom & EVO PRO & Navigator 900
Share Your Underwater Videos | www.flykam.com.au
Posted 25 December 2006 - 05:34 PM
Author, Catalina Island - All you Need to Know
Posted 25 December 2006 - 08:04 PM
Canon 5DMkII, 7D, 1D MkIV, Zillion housings + way too much other junk.
Posted 26 December 2006 - 03:42 AM
Hey cool pic...but that's Common Weedy Sea Dragon and not a leafy one I think
Indeed its a weedy I wish it was a leafy
2 Ikelite DS125 Strobes
Sigma 50mm 2.8 Macro
Nikon 105mm VR
Tokina 10-17 Fisheye
Sigma 17-70 2.8-4
Site - My Gallery
Posted 26 December 2006 - 02:47 PM
I'm reluctant to single any images out as favourites so far, but I can't resist mentioning these superb shots which really took my breath away: Luiz's opening jelly (with those beautiful sunbeams); Wil Chen's mantas; Jenny Huang's beautiful and personality-filled boxfish; Bruce Yates' moody shark; Supermodel's humpback; Ralphy's dolphin and wreck; and Arnon's haunting crinoid and diver - wow!
Mike - I would have thought your arm would be extremely muscular as a result of your imbibing excercises! I love your little mohawk man and it was clearly worth holding the camera vertical for all that time!
And before I link to every other post in this thread, I'd like to thank Andre for sharing his leopard work - simply incredible mate!
Finally, I refuse to link to Dave Burroughs's orcas because... well because I'm just too jealous!
OK, now for my favourite. Bit hard to decide... and even though this is a nemo, it brings back memories of a great trip - our first diving holiday where I had a camera I could actually take underwater with me! This underwater game requires a whole lot more gear than my normal topside stuff, but boy is it fun!!
10.5 mm with Magic Filter
Edited by anthp, 27 December 2006 - 03:30 AM.
"It's much better down there... It's a better place..." Enzo, Le Grand Bleu.
Posted 28 December 2006 - 03:32 PM
Posted 28 December 2006 - 09:24 PM
This picture reminds me of a wonderful dive vacation that my wife and I spent in Key Largo and Key West. I know that "The Christ of the Deep" statue has been photographed thousands of times, but I just had to have one of my own. So, here goes...
Edited by IMSushi, 28 December 2006 - 09:41 PM.
Nikon D80, S&S DX-D80, YS-110 x 2, TTL III, ULCS, 60mm, Tok 10-17, Sig 17-70
Back-up: Sony DSC-P10, Inon D2000
Posted 29 December 2006 - 07:54 AM
Phil Rudin
Posted 30 December 2006 - 05:43 AM
canon 1dmkII + seacam silver + inon z220
My Webpage
Posted 30 December 2006 - 02:19 PM
d200 in seacam housing, 17-35 mm, 105 vr micro, 60 micro, 16 mm, 10-17 tokina, 28-70 mm, seacam 150 flash, subtronic alphapro, 2 inon z240, canon g11, nikon d700
Posted 31 December 2006 - 06:20 PM
Along with Nelson Bay, Solitary Islands and Byron Bay it makes an awesome diving road trip from Sydney to Brisbane
The Fish Rock site is famous for Grey Nurse Sharks (Raggy Tooth / Sand Tiger Sharks) and a fantastic swim through / cave that runs from one side of the Rock to the other.
It is also home to several large Black Cod....and its hard to get a decent shot of them, so this one is my favourite because at last I got a half decent shot....with a Black Cod in it
It was a "lucky shot", I had entered via the shallow end of the cave and looked back over my shoulder to see this, one shot opportunity and thankfully settings were right and it worked.
Thank you Ike for thinking it was good enough to put on your website, a huge honour from a legend! RIP.
Some more details on the Fish Rock site here, http://www.southwestrocksdive.com.au/
Happy New Year everyone.
Posted 31 December 2006 - 09:17 PM
Here's my favourite for 2006, taken on my trip to Lembeh straits from 13-18 Dec.
Photo taken with a Canon A620 and Inon D2000 strobe which didn't fire. You should have seen the original jpg!
More photos here: http://www.antacid.o...g/site/Dive.htm
P.S: Here's my fave macro shot!
Kodak disposable film camera
"I use lousy equipment. I charge very high rates."


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AVATAR Mercury Ultrabook AVIU-145A2 Review
AVATAR Mercury Ultrabook AVIU-145A2 Introduction:
AVATAR is not a known player in the portable computer world. I personally never heard about the company before receiving the fairly large and suspiciously light box with the review unit inside it. Avatar Technology, Inc. is a California-based computer manufacturer with over 14 years of experience under its belt. It seems that the company was highly successful at dominating parts of the Latin America market, notably Mexico. Now turning towards the ever demanding North American market, AVATAR's offering in terms of Ultrabooks is pretty limited with just three different SKUs available at the time of this review. Nonetheless, by partnering with some of the major players in the PC arena, the products are very well rounded and boast pretty impressive specifications.
Today I will be reviewing the AVATAR Mercury Ultrabook AVIU-145A2. This aluminium clad, thin, and pretty light weight portable computer falls under Intel's Ultrabook banner. It's not a surprise to find an Intel Core i5-3317U Processor paired with an Intel IC4I motherboard under the hood. The unit also packs 8GB DDR3 1333MHz RAM, a 500GB 5400RPM WD Scorpio Blue HDD, a 32GB mSATA SSD made by Phison, and a 6000mAh Li-ion battery. Running the latest - and pretty controversial - creation from Microsoft, namely Windows 8 - the AVATAR Mercury Ultrabook AVIU-145A2 is a sleek unit with a vibrant 1366 x 768, 14" display.
Let's see if the AVATAR Mercury Ultrabook AVIU-145A2 really has "Brains, Brawn, and Beauty all in one package"!
AVATAR Mercury Ultrabook AVIU-145A2 Closer Look:
The box protecting the AVATAR Mercury UltraBook AVIU-145A2 is sturdy in construction with a very clean layout. The top shows the company's name and the product's name on each side of the carrying handle. The front is mostly covered by a picture of the product and again the company's name and the product's name to the left side. The picture doesn't really give justice to the actual beauty of the aluminium body of the AVATAR Mercury UltraBook AVIU-145A2. The back shows the AVATAR logo with the website of the company towards the bottom. On the left side of the box is located a label listing the model and some of the specifications of the system. Nowhere to be seen on the box is the famous "MADE IN ?????". As per AVATAR's website, it says "We pride ourselves in our products being sold and manufactured in USA". So we will take its word for it I guess!
Inside the box, the AVATAR Mercury UltraBook AVIU-145A2 is protected by a clear plastic bag and a couple pieces of soft foam. A small cardboard box containing the accessories bundle is located on the side.
The AVATAR Mercury UltraBook AVIU-145A2 comes bundled with a user's manual, a CD, a power cord, a power brick, and a proprietary adapter for VGA and Ethernet connectivity. The CD only shows the AVATAR logo and website without providing much detail about the content. When I popped it into my main system's DVD drive, the contents appeared to be various drivers and a user's manual in PDF format. The proprietary adapter expands the connectivity of the AVATAR Mercury UltraBook AVIU-145A2 and provides a 15-pin D-Sub port and a Gigabit Ethernet port. The power plug is 2mm thin but feels as sturdy as it can be; it links the ultrabook to a fairly small power brick that could be easily tucked in a side pocket of a laptop bag.
The accessories bundle is pretty lean and it seems counter intuitive to provide a CD with a system that has no DVD drive. A branded USB key could serve the users that have no access to a second system during setup and also be a subtle way to advertise for a company coming after such a competitive market.


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A tag line to add to the end of boring, stupid, or otherwise crappy stories. Amount of money should fluctuate proportional to the level of crappiness
...so the whole time we had been standing in the band room, and I kept thinking, "Wow, I really love band", uhh... and then, I found TEN dollars!!!
by stevie September 19, 2003
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posted by thesunnyk on Sun 23rd Sep 2012 22:14 UTC
"Gnome 3 has received a lot of disapproval of late, from the Gnome foundation being charged with not taking care of its users, or losing mindshare, to Gnome 3 itself being an unusable mess. I've been using Gnome 3 myself for a few months to sort the truth from the fiction, and to try and understand just how the Gnome foundation expects their newest shell to be used. I will end with some thoughts on how Gnome 3 can be improved. The review will require a fairly lengthy preface, however."


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SEABROOK, N.H. (AP) — Six of the 34 Shaw's supermarkets in New Hampshire will be closing by Sept. 2.
SEABROOK, N.H. (AP) — Six of the 34 Shaw's supermarkets in New Hampshire will be closing by Sept. 2.
The owners of Shaw's and Star Market said while the individual stores have not been profitable for some time, the closings are not a result of the overhaul health of the two chains and that there are no plans to close additional stores. In New Hampshire, about 450 people work at the stores slated to close, and employees will be offered jobs at other Shaw's locations when possible, the company said.
The affected New Hampshire stores are in Seabrook, Goffstown, Manchester, Tilton, West Lebanon and Keene. In Keene, customers said Tuesday they weren't surprised given that several other grocery stores have been built in recent years and Shaw's had struggled to compete. But some said they would miss the store.
"I'm heartbroken," customer Joan Soucy told WMUR-TV (http://bit.ly/13k7lNJ). "I shop here every day. I don't know where I'm going to go."
Many who shop at the store said it was convenient.
"It's close to another shopping center, so you don't have to travel all the way across town to get your food," said shopper Norma Cannon. "You go to Wal-Mart and get your stuff, and then come here and get your food."
Laura Keith King, president of the greater Keene Chamber of Commerce, said the economy is strengthening and she doesn't think local workers will be unemployed for long.
"As with most grocery stores, a lot of them are part time, and I believe those people will find jobs pretty easily," King said.


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The Burberry Prorsum A/W 2009 show has been going down a storm on the Internet with buyers and fashion critics air-kissing in delighted agreement as they plan their wardrobes for seasons to come (guilty as charged.) Apart from the amazing padded jackets and sharp tailoring, one of the things that has most caught my attention is the subtle return of the infamous check print. The beige tartan-esque print has, in recent years, become a taboo of the fashion industry but designer Christopher Bailey appears to have decided that the time has come for a major return.
What do you think- are you ready to show-off the check print? Vote in our poll after the jump!
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Don't worry if your little one isn't developing at the same rate as others at this stage; she'll master it all on her own time. If you're ever concerned about your child's development, talk to your pediatrician.
Crawls with tummy off the ground.
May pull herself up to a stand.
Gets her hands on everything in sight.
Explores objects with her hands & mouth.
Can begin to experience more texture, but not equipped to handle it separately within the mouth.
Moves food side to side with tongue to the jawline for mashing & chewing.
Can hold spoons and cups with lids, but not necessarily for self-feeding.
Begins to self-feed with fingers.
Little one is Crawler and my oldest is toddler 2+ :) love the crawling stage!Facebook Fan
Little one is Crawler and my oldest is toddler 2+ :) love the crawling stage!
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For Windows 7 Vista
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HKEY_CURRENT_USERSoftwareMicrosoftInternet ExplorerMain "Default_Page_URL"
HKEY_LOCAL_Machine\Software\Classes\[firstname.lastname@example.com Virus]
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\[firstname.lastname@example.com Virus]
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1. Press on More (…) icon and go to Settings
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Reset Search Engine
1. Choose More (…) then press on Settings buttons.
2. Press the View advanced settings option.
3. Press the < Add new> under "Search in the address bar with".
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Reset your Google Chrome Browser
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Reset your Mozilla Firefox Browser
1. Open your Mozilla Firefox.
2. Press on "Menu" buttons
3. Choose " Troubleshooting information".
4. Click " Refresh Firefox" on the top of right corner of the window.
5. Then after a small window will open press again " Refresh Firefox".
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Actually, it's not the first look, but the first touch, which is important with the iPad. Sure, it looks just beautiful, and the screen, which we'll come back to, is glorious, but it's when you feel it in your hand that your heart races.
The glossy 9.7-inch screen is as inviting as the iPhone's but it's the anodised aluminium casing which is especially tactile and pleasing. Combine this with the super-light weight and, like a page-turning novel, you don't want to put it down. That's what Apple's hoping for, of course, and it has aimed to create an experience as immersive and personal as a great book.
Checking off the spec list so we can get to the feel of the device in use, and it will come in six favours: 16GB, 32GB and 64GB with Wi-Fi and the same storage sizes with Wi-Fi and 3G. The Wi-Fi models will connect via Wireless b, g, and n, and you'll get Bluetooth in there as well.
Inside and the OS is very much Apple's iPhone offering with some tweaks to cope with the larger screen. Rather than turn to Samsung or Intel for the processor, Apple has created its own custom made A4 processor running at 1GHz and promising HD playback (720p) and enough speed to make it glide along with ease. Battery life is a quoted 10 hours (which we weren't able to test).
The tech specs aren't maxed out to the hilt as you might wish. There is no built-in camera for video conferencing via iChat or Skype for example, nor is there an SD card reader for transferring photos (that's an optional dongle). You can't multitask either just like the iPhone, which is a shame given the processing power on board. You will, however, be able to output the screen to an even bigger display, get giddy with the accelerometer and do virtually all the same things you can already do with the iPhone.
So let's start with iBook. Steve Jobs made some play of the fact that unlike some ebook readers, the screen here is colour. That may not matter too much when you're three chapters into "Wolf Hall", say, but it's the details that are important.
You turn the page by tapping on the right side of the screen (left to go back). But you can also swipe your finger slowly across and an animated page will turn at exactly the same speed as your digit moves. This is as inviting and effective a transition as the first time you flipped through photos on the iPhone. Compare this to the slow and slightly alienating effect when you turn the page on the Kindle, when it flashes to a white-out-of-black image as the next page is formed and the iPad wins hands down. Of course, this needs to be considered alongside E Ink's passive technology, which is much more power efficient and is closer to reading off paper.
Video looks just lovely - even when you zoom in to full screen playback of movies like Star Trek, the result is crisp, sharp and gorgeous. Of course, purists will point out that the screen's shape isn't perfect widescreen so fullscreen loses part of the picture. There's a widescreen viewing option but this leaves obtrusive black bars at the sides.
As for browsing, it's the same experience as on the iPhone, which means still no Flash although Adobe says they are working on a work around in the short-term. The difference of course is that you get the whole page at once without having to zoom in. The screen is 1024 x 768-pixel resolution at 132 pixels per inch (ppi) and that means you'll get to see most of your favourite websites like Pocket-lint without zooming when in landscape mode.
On the App front, the iPad is compatible with all the 140,000 apps already on sale in the app store with a button allowing you to scale them up to maximise the screen size. It's really clever and means you can tap into the vast array on offer. Of course there will be dedicated iPad apps as well, but it will get you started.
Unlike some LCD screens, the LED-backlit IPS technology display manages some convincing levels of contrast and deep, deep blacks. It also has a reasonably wide viewing angle so two people can watch together happily.
The processor speed is the next impressive element. It's significantly faster than the iPhone 3GS, with instant app launches and quick responses throughout, whether you're surfing the Net or deleting emails. Overall, the speedy responses make the iPad stand out and set the bar for other imitators to match.
Typing isn't the greatest experience, with no haptic feedback and no way to guide your fingers without keeping your eyes on the screen. The accessory keyboard may be a necessity if you're eager to use this as your main carry-around computer, especially if you plan to use Apple's new app iWork which brings word processing and Keynote to the device so you can roll up to a business presentation and wow them before you've even said anything.
Games are a real delight, and should be a winning element for iPad sales. Sure, it's a pricey portable gaming device, but once you've got the hardware, the titles are cheap as all-get-out. And newly optimised games like Need for Speed played beautifully and intuitively. Extra features like the rear mirror view, not found on the iPhone version, could be a mark of things to come.
So is the iPad a novelty or something you should invest in? There's an awful lot of technology for your money and it's going to be one of the cutest things you'll own. It also has great potential - the new capabilities that genius coders will come up with for the larger screen may be as revolutionary as the way the App Store changed everything.
Expect the iBookstore to add real value to the iPad, as yet another way to download content (like the App Store and iTunes) falls, literally, into your lap.
The frustrations are always going to be there, no multitasking, no camera, no SD card, but these are small wants that we are sure they will fix in version 2 (let the rumours start). But then there are more significant drawbacks based around the concept. It isn't a fully-fledged tablet computer, it isn't an ebook reader, it isn't a netbook. It may do many more things and have the interface, but only time will tell whether it meets the demands that users have in this space.
The biggest catch of course is whether you really need it, especially if you've already got a TV, laptop and smartphone? Apple have pushed open a new category with the iPad and there is no denying that it looks very shiny, very shiny indeed, but some will struggle to justify it.
The Apple iPad is expected to launch in March. We will bring you a full review nearer the time.


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NEW YORK (AP) — Maybe Des McAnuff should have added a Slim Pickens-type Maj. Kong from "Dr. Strangelove" to ride the atomic bomb in his production of Gounod's "Faust" for the Metropolitan Opera.
The heavy-handed, gimmicky staging by the two-time Tony Award winner arrived at the Met in November 2011 and returned Thursday night with Marina Poplavskaya reprising Marguerite, joined by Piotr Beczala in the title role and John Relyea as Mephistopheles.
In an effort to appear relevant, McAnuff shifts the action from 16th-century Heidelberg to a nuclear laboratory between the 20th century's two world wars. Faust and Mephistopheles wear suits, surrounded by scientists in white lab coats.
Most of the evening is a flashback. The Walpurgis Night scene is dominated by an A-bomb. There is a mushroom cloud. The large, industrial-looking set frames Faust's lab in the opening act, then with minimal shifts represents the inn, Marguerite's house, the church and the prison. Faust commits suicide at the end.
For short stretches, some of the changes were illuminating — such as Peter Mumford's eerie post-nuclear green lighting for the Will-o'-the-wisps chorus during Walpurgis and Kelly Devine's spirited choreography for Mephistopheles' Song of the Golden Calf, "Le veau d'or est toujours debout!" For most of the opera, the alterations were extraneous and distracting — such as the sunglass-wearing, clipboard-toting scientists who replaced the demons and witches celebrating the Walpurgis sabbath.
Poplavskaya had an off night, her soprano sounding far more thin and shrill than it did when the production premiered, especially during an underwhelming Jewel Song. Beczala was dashing and provided the vocal highlight with "Salut, demeure chaste et pure (Hail chaste and pure dwelling)." Relyea, while lacking Rene Pape's velvet voice of last season, sang with power and gusto and proved to be a suave devil.
Julie Boulianne was a peppy, sweet-voiced Seibel, and Alexey Markov sang with richness as Marguerite's brother Valentin.
Conductor Alain Altinoglu had some coordination problems with the cast and orchestra, leading to some flat entrances and endings, but conducted with energy and color. Sean Nieuwenhius' video projections are striking and dramatic.
Jonathon Loy was stage director of McAnuff's production, which debuted at the English National Opera in 2010. There are four more performances through April 5.


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Letter of the law: Nose out the nasty before purchasing property for a veterinary clinic
"Wouldn't I be in a more favorable capital gains position if we scheduled the closing by December 31?" I asked.
"Gee," he responded. "I never think that much about taxes." When I do a business deal, I never stop thinking about taxes. I told him to schedule it for December.The problem is that the world has become too complex to expect a practicing professional to be comfortably familiar with all the elements affecting his or her craft. Professionals and their clients need input from specialists in many areas. And nowhere is this truer than in the realm of real estate law.
When a veterinarian decides to open or move a clinic or hospital, there are a multitude of considerations that need to be analyzed prior to execution of a long-term lease or building purchase. The ones that come to mind first (and that most consultants obsess about) are traffic flow, demographics, visibility, parking and zoning.
But there's an additional legal area that needs careful consideration from a veterinarian and his or her counsel. In fact, the area of environmental law may be the most critical of all in the real estate acquisition decision.
Poor advice or inadequate attention to the laws related to groundwater contamination, vapor migration and other factors could be economically devastating to a property buyer. The purchasing doctor can be left holding the bag for a costly cleanup. His or her estate can be complicated by spills and leaks that occurred prior to ownership. The new owner can even end up paying property taxes indefinitely on land that can't be built on or a building can't be legally occupied.
Avoid tunnel vision
Love and emotion are not limited to residential purchases. They can take hold of commercial buyers as well. When the excitement of starting a practice or moving to a more visible location takes hold, a veterinarian can become overwhelmed with the positive attributes of a building and miss the most important characteristics of the real estate. Lots of traffic doesn't compensate for a declining neighborhood. An upscale neighborhood doesn't make up for the fact that a building lot is in a flood plain.
A veterinarian and his or her attorney need to take a good, thorough look at a potential real estate purchase and identify whether there are any deal-breaking environmental issues. It's critical not to "hope for the best" or "let the person I sell to in 20 years worry about it."
The fact is that environmental law relating to land and buildings can be unforgiving. Depending on jurisdiction, landowners can be charged with responsibility for contamination and toxic materials mitigation in circumstances where they never knew issues existed. They can even be held responsible for cleanup in cases where the property was "clean" at the time of acquisition but subsequently became contaminated through no fault of the owner.
For example, if Dr. Smart spends the time and money to obtain a clean bill of health for the corner lot where he subsequently constructs a veterinary practice, he may later be unable to sell that clinic when a nearby chemical plant closes up shop and walks away from seeping ground contamination.
A subsequent purchaser won't care how hazardous fumes ended up emanating from the basement of Dr. Smart's clinic. She just won't buy the place until Dr. Smart spends whatever it costs to make the problem go away. Of course, Dr. Smart might have a claim against the chemical company for the cleanup costs. But good luck proving the source of the contamination, coming up with the funds to battle the defendant chemical company, and concluding the litigation.


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Korea's Showbox/Mediaplex will handle international sales on hit director Yoon Jong-bin's upcoming Kundo: Age Of The Rampant which has recently cast top stars Ha Jung-woo (The Yellow Sea) and Gang Dong-won (Secret Reunion).
Set in mid-19th century Joseon Dynasty, action film Kundo: Age Of The Rampant tells a Robin-Hood-type story of a group of outlaws that steals from corrupt officials to give to the downtrodden and starving.
Yoon's Nameless Gangster: Rules Of The Time was a hit in the first half of this year, while his 2005 debut feature The Unforgiven previously went to Cannes. He met alumnus Ha when he was still in college and the actor starred in both those films as well as Yoon's Beastie Boys and Na Hong-jin's hits The Yellow Sea and The Chaser in between.
Gang has clocked up hit box office credits of his own in the spy thriller Secret Reunion and supernatural action thriller Woochi.
Ha will play Dolmuchi, a former butcher (one of the lowest class in Joseon Dynasty) who joins the outlaws to avenge the death of his family. Gang will play Jo-yoon, a nobleman's son who is gifted in martial arts, but twisted by the fact that he was born to a concubine and thus has no rights in the family or Joseon society.
Produced by Moonlight Pictures and Showbox, Kundo: Age Of The Rampant is due to start production in the first half of 2013. Showbox is set to launch international sales on the film at the upcoming Hong Kong Filmart in March.


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We recently received a unit from Uruguay and were asked to load our interactive whiteboard software on it(StarBoard).
We found that the unit was locked with a root password that no one seemed to be able to find.
So we were advised to reload the operating system with build 874 of release 11.2.0 on XO-1.5. so we followed the directions and everything went well until it rebooted for the last time it stated that the activation lease could not be found and then shut down.
After researching this we see that a lease.sig file is needed. We do not have one and our contacts in South America are very slow to respond if they do at all.
We need Help and Fast this unit is to leave back to S. America for demonstrations of our interactive white board software.
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Superheroes may be dominating at the multiplex, but there's a scarcity of superheroines who get their own movies. Click through the gallery for a look at some female heroes who could headline their own feature films. (CBS; Marvel; Warner Bros.)Link
Superman and Batman have both seen several big-screen incarnations. Isn't it time that the third member of DC's power trio got her own movie? Wonder Woman (A.K.A. Diana Prince) possesses super speed, strength, stamina and reflexes. The Amazon warrior woman can deflect bullets with her bracelets and discern the truth with her lasso. She can even fly. Lynda Carter, above, embodied the role for the late-1970s TV series "The New Adventures of Wonder Woman," but the Amazon deserves a chance at the big screen. (CBS / Los Angeles Times archives)Link
Scarlett Johansson has twice portrayed Natasha Romanoff, also known as the Black Widow, on the big screen, first in 2010's "Iron Man 2" and again in 2012's "The Avengers." She'll don the black again for 2014's "Captain America: The Winter Soldier." But the gun-toting redhead could be the fantastic star of her own super spy thriller. (Zade Rosenthal / Marvel)Link
She-Hulk could be the star of her own movie, especially if it were part superhero flick, part legal drama. Jennifer Walters possesses some of the Hulk's powers after receiving a blood transfusion from her cousin Bruce Banner. She's also a skilled lawyer. Her clients? Superheroes. (Greg Horn / Marvel Comics)Link
So she's not exactly a superhero, but Catwoman deserves another chance at her own movie beyond the much-maligned 2004 Halle Berry version. Anne Hathaway's turn in Christopher Nolan's 2012 "The Dark Knight Rises," above, and Michelle Pfeiffer's performance in Tim Burton's 1992 "Batman Returns" brought to life the slinky burglar Selina Kyle fans know and love from the comic books. A Selina Kyle Catwoman movie could be as much a caper as an action film. (Warner Bros.)Link
Helen Slater, above, played Clark Kent's cousin Kara Zor-El in 1984's "Supergirl," which faced a lackluster reception from critics and moviegoers. It's been nearly three decades since Supergirl has flown out of theaters. The right director could help restore this daughter of Krypton from Razzie status. (Richard Blanshard / Getty Images)Link
Carol Danvers (also known as Captain Marvel and formerly Ms. Marvel) is a "crackerjack pilot" for the U.S. Air Force. She's endowed with powers, including flight and enhanced strength, after being caught in the explosion of an alien device. Who doesn't want to see this butt-kicking aviatrix on the big screen? (Ed McGuinness / Marvel Comics)Link
Maria Hill may not possess superpowers, but she bosses other superheroes around. Cobie Smulders, above, played the character in "The Avengers." Her tough military background and her position as a high-ranking S.H.I.E.L.D. agent could make for a compelling stand-alone tale of action and espionage. (Zade Rosenthal / Marvel)Link
Jean Grey, and her more powerful alter-ego Phoenix, could (probably) destroy the rest of the Marvel Universe. This telepathic and telekinetic mutant can read minds, alter people's thoughts, emit energy blasts, generate force fields, fly through space, manipulate atoms to rearrange or disintegrate matter and more. Her powers put the likes of Iron Man and Spider-Man to shame. Famke Janssen, above, portrayed Jean Grey in the "X-Men" films, but in the end, she gets used as a weapon. Phoenix deserves to reign over her own film. (20th Century Fox)Link
Speaking of mutants, Marvel's new all-women "X-Men" comic, starring Storm, Rogue, Jubilee, Kitty Pryde, Rachel Grey and Psylocke, could provide the lineup for a classic Joss Whedon ensemble production. The first issue, released in May 2013, beat out Batman to be the month's top-selling comic, according to Diamond Comics. These deadly women could be a winning team at the box office. (Olivier Coipel / Marvel)Link
Another team of superwomen who could headline a Whedonesque ensemble film is the Birds of Prey -- a group of crime-fighting gals in Gotham City. "Birds of Prey" was a short-lived TV series in 2002, but the Birds might be the perfect combo for a buddy-cop superhero movie. The team is led by Oracle, the wheelchair-bound former Batgirl Barbara Gordon, who uses her information network and hacking skills to direct the team remotely. Core members include martial artist Black Canary, former mafia princess Huntress and pilot Lady Blackhawk, also a weapons expert. (Stanley Lau / DC)Link
It comes as no surprise that Joss Whedon, who created one of fandom's most beloved superheroines in "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," thinks Hollywood should make more movies about female superheroes.
Whedon is credited with writing strong women in genres where female characters often fall victim to cliched, two-dimensional portrayals. With so many comic book heroes dominating the multiplex, "The Avengers" director is upset at the scarcity of women in leading roles.
"Toymakers will tell you they won't sell enough, and movie people will point to the two terrible superheroine movies that were made and say, 'You see? It can't be done,' Whedon told the Daily Beast this week. "It's stupid, and I'm hoping 'The Hunger Games' will lead to a paradigm shift. It's frustrating to me that I don't see anybody developing one of these movies. … My daughter watched 'The Avengers' and was like, 'My favorite characters were the Black Widow and Maria Hill,' and I thought, 'Yeah, of course they were.'"
PHOTOS: Superheroines with some kick
The Black Widow, of course, is Scarlett Johansson's black-clad S.H.I.E.L.D. agent, introduced to the big screen in "Iron Man 2" but fleshed out in "The Avengers." Maria Hill, portrayed by "How I Met Your Mother" actress Cobie Smulders, is second in command to S.H.I.E.L.D. director Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson). Hill, a relatively new character in the comics, was added to the script when Whedon felt the story was a bit heavy with musclemen.
"I wanted someone there for Fury and [Agent Phil] Coulson to deal with, and I wanted another woman in the movie," Whedon told Hero Complex last year. "There's a lot of boys, and I felt the movie definitely needed another strong female presence just to balance it out, and someone at Marvel suggested that we use Maria Hill…. I was like, 'That's perfect! That makes sense, because she's always had a bit of a beef with Fury, so we'll have some tension there.'"
Whether or not Black Widow and Maria Hill get their own feature films, Whedon thinks Hollywood should do more to represent women in the superhero genre, even if it means taking matters into his own hands.
PHOTOS: Will Wonder Woman get her own TV show?
"I'm not going to let nobody do it," he told the Beast. "It doesn't have to be me, but it could be."
With that door open, Hero Complex couldn't resist compiling a short list of superheroines who deserve to be spotlighted on the silver screen. Click through the gallery above for a look at the potential leading ladies and let us know what you think in the comments.
— Noelene Clark | @NoeleneClark
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HILLSDALE � Over the past year Keith and Brandi Wireman and their two children Jon and Portia have�had their lives turned upside down.
It was the morning of Dec. 9, 2011 when Jon and Portia were on their way to school. On that snowy, icy morning Jon lost control of the truck he was driving between Litchfield and Homer on M-99. After overcorrecting to avoid hitting an oncoming semi, the truck rolled as it went off the road, severely injuring both children. Since that wreck the Wireman family has accrued medical bills they have been struggling to pay. Hillsdale residents Megan VonDeylen and Heather Maxson are doing their part to help the family with the organizing of a vendor show from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at the McCall Center. �My kids rodeo with�(Brandi's) kids, they will always put everything aside to help other kids,� VonDeylen said. �That�s the way they are. They are good kids and I hate to see them struggle.� VonDeylen�s children and the Wiseman children are in the same 4-H group and take part in 4-H rodeo events. Wiseman said the support is very humbling. �I am very grateful, it is amazing,� Wiseman said. The vendor show will feature a wide variety of items. VonDeylen said half of the spots are filled, and she is hoping to have all of the spaces filled by Sunday. Spots are $25 a table. �We are hoping for a last minute push,� she said. �I would love to pack the place.� The show will also feature a silent auction with items donated from area businesses, and a small concession stand. All proceeds from the event will help to pay medical bills for the family. Vendors keep all of their profits from the event.
�We are hoping to make enough to pay for a month or two of their bills during the holiday season,� VonDeylen said. Wiseman said the family's medical bills were sold to an outside company and they�have had trouble keeping up with them. �We try to get by as much as we can without the extra things,� Wiseman said. Despite the severity of the accident, Wiseman said both children are doing well. Portia continues to go to physical therapy three days a week and currently has fluid on her spinal cord. Both children also received head trauma in the wreck, causing them to lose portions of their memories. Portia is a seventh-grader at Homer Middle School and Jon graduated high school last spring after finishing up taking online classes. �We are grateful that their problems aren�t worse,� Wiseman said. During the wreck Wiseman believes that Jon saved the life of his sister when he hit the gas after the truck rolled, pulling the truck from the roll. The majority of the impact on the truck was on the passenger side. �I don�t think that she could�have taken another roll,� Wiseman said. �They know how blessed they are to be here.� Vendors looking for booth space for the event can contact VonDeylen at firstname.lastname@example.com.
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Just to let you know of FRG's availability over the Christmas period.
The office, including the advice line and digital advice service, will be closing at 3pm today (December 24th)
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The office and all services re-open on Monday January 4th 2016.
Thank you all for your contributions to the parents' discussion board this year. I hope you have a peaceful holiday period.
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The Bears' 45-10 loss to the Bengals on Sunday challenged the axiom that it is better to give than receive.
The Bengals received to the tune of five touchdown catches. The Bears gave way beyond the point where it hurt.
And there was no question who got the better of this deal.
If giving the Bengals the running back who leads the NFL in rushing and a starting defensive tackle weren't enough, the Bears also spotted their opponent 31 points before they scored a meager field goal at the end of the half.
They gave them almost everything they could, short of George Halas' dusty fedora and a game program from the 1985 Super Bowl.
The Bears gave the Bengals yards -- 448 of them. They gave them the ball -- four turnovers. And they gave them points, more points than they had given any opponent since the 2003 season opener, a span of 100 games.
The one thing they didn't give, judging by their play, was a damn.
"We pride ourselves on playing tough football," defensive end Adewale Ogunleye said. "It seemed like it was too easy for Cincinnati today. We started slow and they kept steamrolling us."
The Bears' defense was thoroughly overmatched and the offense was thoroughly incapable of mounting a comeback.
"The Chicago Bears should never lose a football game like that," coach Lovie Smith said. "It was a tough day at the office for us. Nothing went right today. I'm disappointed in our defense. We knew we were playing a good offense, but we should be able to hold them down a lot better than that. We didn't stop the run or fill gaps, and there were missed tackles. They knocked us around. We are better than that. Offensively, it was the same thing."
The highlight shows will say it was all about former Bears Cedric Benson and Tank Johnson. But the Bears know better. Many of Benson's career-high 189 rushing yards were gifts. When the Bears should have been drilling Benson into northern Kentucky, they often were hitting him with the force of a wet kiss.
"We didn't look like we were ready," defensive end Alex Brown said. "We didn't play like we were ready. I didn't play like I was ready. I have to do my job better."
Chad Ochocinco couldn't have done his job much better. The self-promoter also proved to be a decent receiver and not a bad dancer. He caught 10 of the 11 balls thrown his way for 118 yards and two scores, one of which was celebrated with a samba.
"We did a good job finding holes and voids in their pressures," said Bengals quarterback Carson Palmer, who completed 83 percent of his passes and had a career-high 146.7 passer rating. "They play a lot of zone pressures and we did a good job hitting those holes. But when you jump on a team 14-0 in the first quarter, their offense isn't built to play that way. Their offense is a ball-control offense. We controlled the ball and took that advantage away from them."
There was no controlling the ball for the Bears with 35 rushing yards. And quarterback Jay Cutler was of little help, trying to force the Bears back in the game and throwing three interceptions.
"I know we got a lot of pressure on Cutler," said Bengals cornerback Leon Hall, who had two interceptions and four passes defended. "There is always a chance for turnovers in those situations. He had a rough day out here today."
It's not as if anyone can say, well, if only the Bears did this. Or, a few more good plays and it would have been different. This was a complete and thorough annihilation.
From the coin toss on, the Bears lost in every way possible. They lost the line of scrimmage. They lost when they gambled on blitzes. They lost on two replay challenges -- one by Smith, one by Bengals coach Marvin Lewis. They lost on a chance to gain ground on the Vikings, who are in first place in the NFC North but lost to the Steelers.
"We're kind of putting ourselves in a little bit of a hole here," Ogunelye said.
There is a lot of season left. But if Sunday is an indication, that could mean there are a lot of missed tackles and interceptions waiting to happen.


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2010 Census Road Tour Comes to Oak Ridge, Tenn.
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 19 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following was released today by the U.S. Census Bureau:
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What: The 2010 Census Portrait of America Road Tour is part of the largest civic outreach and awareness campaign in U.S. history -- stopping and exhibiting at more than 800 events nationwide. From local parades and festivals to major sporting events like the Super Bowl and NCAA Final Four, the Road Tour will attempt to motivate America's growing and increasingly diverse population to complete and mail back the 10-question census form when it arrives in mailboxes March 15-17.
Traveling for a total of 1,547 days and more than 150,000 miles across the country, 13 road tour vehicles will provide the public with an educational, engaging and interactive experience that brings the 2010 Census to life.
At each event across the country, attendees will have the opportunity to learn about the 2010 Census and understand the benefits a complete count can bring to communities everywhere; view a sample 2010 Census form and learn how the collected information is used; and contribute stories and photos to the Portrait of America project to explain why "I count!" and view messages from other road tour participants.
Editor's note: News releases, reports and data tables are available on the Census Bureau's home page. Go to http://www.census.gov and click on "Releases."
When: Thursday, Jan. 21, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. (EST)
Who: Tom Beehan, mayor, Oak Ridge, Tenn.
Where: Oak Ridge Civic Center
1403 Oak Ridge Turnpike
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
For more information about the 2010 Census and the Road Tour, please visit 2010census.gov and follow us on Twitter (@2010Portrait), Facebook, MySpace, Flickr and YouTube (/uscensusbureau).
SOURCE U.S. Census Bureau


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Rangers Deadline DealsPosted by Anthony Mastantuoni under 2007/2008 Season , 2008 NHL Trade Deadline
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Thank you John Davidson. The New York Rangers have acquired defenseman Christian Backman from the St. Louis Blues in exchange for a fourth round draft pick. Backman is not the physical defenseman the Rangers need, but he does add offensive depth on the blue line without costing the Rangers any of their prospects. Backman has a history of injury problems. Since January 2008, he has missed 21 games with a knee injury and recently a left foot injury. In 2005/06, he missed time with a left foot injury.
Backman was a teammate of Henrik Lundqvist during the lockout and on Sweden's 2006 gold medal winning Olympic Hockey Team. Backman is 27-years-old and is 6-foot-4 and 206 pounds. In 45 games this season, he has 1 goal and 9 assists with 30 PIM. He has played 228 career NHL games and has scored 19 goals and 45 assists with 130 PIM. He was the Blues 1998 first round draft pick (24th overall).
Is the best trade the Rangers could have made? Absolutely not, but considering what they traded it isn't all that bad. There was no reason for Glen Sather to overpay for a rental player. Reports indicate that Backman has one more year left on his contract at $2.4 million – not all that bad of a cap hit – and it is within reason where the Rangers could move him next season if they so choose.
As some expected the day Don Maloney went to Phoenix, the Rangers have traded goaltender Al Montoya and left winger Marcel Hossa to the Coyotes in exchange for winger Fredrik Sjostrom, goaltender David LeNeveau and left winger Josh Gratton. This trade is a case of Sather moving two players who could be RFAs for some young talent. While Hossa would not be a big free agent loss, the Rangers could have run into problems keeping Montoya. The Blueshirts could face another team offering Montoya a lucrative offer – leaving the rangers with the option of matching (not likely) or receiving draft pick compensation based on what Montoya's salary would be. In addition, Montoya had fallen behind Finnish netminder Miika Wiikman so one has to wonder if he had fallen out of favor with Rangers management.
The 6-foot-1 and 217 pound Sjostrom can play both wings and came from the same Swedish team as Lundqvist – although the two were not teammates. The 24-year-old was Phoenix's first round draft pick in 2001 (11th overall). In 51 games this season, he has 10 goals and 19 assists with 14 PIM. I would expect that he will battle for playing time with Ryan Hollweg on the fourth line.
The 6-foot-1 and 187 pound LeNeveu was the Coyotes 2002 second round draft pick in 2002 (46th overall). The 24-year-old turned pro after his sophomore season at Cornell University. With hindsight being 20/20, he would have better off staying in school because Phoenix rushed him to the NHL due to the unsettled nature of their goaltending situation. He has appeared in 6 games this year and is 2-1-0 with a 3.86 GAA and an 894 SV% with Phoenix. He has also played 37 games with their AHL affiliate in San Antonio. He is 13-20-2 with a 2.97 GAA, a 907SV% and 2 shutouts. In his NHL career, he has played in 21 games and is 5-9-2 with a 3.38 GAA and an 888SV%. The one interesting note about LeNeveu is that he has worked with Rangers goaltending coach Benoit Allaire in the past. If Allaire can return LeNeveu back to his collegiate form, he could be the steal of the deal for the Blueshirts.
The 6-foot-2 and 214 pound Gratton provides the Rangers organization with another enforcer – something that is needed given Colton Orr's "upper body injury†and the fact that minor league tough guys Mitch Fritz and Francis Lessard are out for the season. Once Orr is healthy, Gratton is ticketed for Hartford. The 25-year-old was originally signed as an undrafted free agent by the Philadelphia Flyers in 2004. In 28 games with the Rampage, Gratton played in 38 games with 5 goals and 9 assists to go along with his 124 PIM. He was teammate of former Rangers draft pick Dylan Reese while in San Antonio. Gratton skated in one game for Phoenix and did not score – although he did pick up 5 PIM. In 87 career NHL games, Gratton scored 2 goals and 1 assist with 237 PIM.
Christian Backman Scouting Report from: thestar.com
ASSETS: Moves the puck well out of the defensive zone. Has an excellent frame and displays plenty of poise from the back end. Owns intriguing offensive upside.
FLAWS: Must add more strength in order to survive the rigors of the NHL. Once he fills out, he must use his size more so as to keep forwards honest.
CAREER POTENTIAL: Top four defenseman.
Fredrik Sjostrom Scouting Report from: thestar.com
ASSETS: Has a terrific combination of speed, skill and defensive instincts. Is willing to take a hit in order to make a play.
FLAWS: Needs to make better adjustments to the North American game. Is a bit undersized by NHL standards.
CAREER POTENTIAL: Top six winger.
David LeNeveau Scouting Report from: thestar.com
ASSETS: Has an ideal frame for the goaltending position. His combination of first-rate talent and perfect demeanor make him a can't-miss NHL goalie prospect.
FLAWS: Could stand to add more bulk to his 6-1 frame, so as to better handle the lenghty schedule of the pro game.
CAREER POTENTIAL: No. 1 goaltender.
Josh Gratton Scouting Report from: thestar.com
ASSETS: Is big, strong and as tough as nails. Can drop the gloves against the very best enforcers in the NHL. Understands his role and is a good teammate.
FLAWS: Doesn't have the speed or skill required to play a regular shift at the highest level. Has a tendency to get into penalty trouble from time to time.
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The San Diego Chargers met with Virginia Tech OT Vince Painter earlier this month.
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The Detroit Lions are meeting with Kent State OG Brian Winters and Virginia Tech OT Vince Painter Wednesday, April 10.
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|NFL | Top OL vertical jump results
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Wisconsin OL Ricky Wagner managed a 31 1/2-inch vertical jump at the NFL Scouting Combine Saturday, Feb. 23. Virginia Tech OT Vince Painter had a 30 1/2-inch vertical leap, Ohio State OT Reid Fragel, James Madison OG Earl Watford and Chadron State OL Garrett Gilkey checked in with 30-inch vertical leaps. Virginia Tech OT Nick Becton, San Jose State OT David Quessenberry and Cornell OL JC Tretter posted 29 1/2-inch results. Louisiana Tech OT Jordan Mills, Central Michigan OT Eric Fisher, Kansas OT Tanner Hawkinson, Syracuse OT Justin Pugh, Boston College OT Emmett Cleary and Massachusetts OG Stephane Milhim finished with 28 1/2-inch vertical jumps.
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|NFL | Vince Painter runs the 40
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The offensive tackles lifted 225 pounds in the bench press at the NFL Scouting Combine Friday, Feb. 22. Virginia Tech OT Vince Painter posted 32 reps, Akransas Pine-Bluff OT Terron Armstead and Asuza-Pacific OT Luke Marquardt posted 31 reps, and Cornell OT JC Tretter managed 29 reps. Chadron State OT Garrett Gilkey, Colorado OT David Bakhtiari and Oklahoma OT Lane Johnson totaled 28 reps, while Central Michigan OT Eric Fisher hoisted the weight 27 times. West Texas A&M OT Manase Foketi and San Jose State OT David Quessenberry checked in with 25 reps, while Southern Miss OT Jason Weaver had 23 reps. Glenville State OT Mark X. Jackson and Wisconsin OT Ricky Wagner totaled 20 reps, while Alabama A&M OT Jamaal Johnson-Webb finished with 17 reps.
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ALGIERS, Algeria (AP) — French President Francois Hollande announced a new era with Algeria on Wednesday — a strategic partnership among equals — during a state visit to this North African nation that was once a prized colony in the French empire.
The Socialist president's visit comes as Algeria celebrates 50 years of independence following a brutal seven-year war that ended 132 years of colonial rule.
French ties with the gas-rich nation have been fraught with tension since its independence in 1962. Large numbers of Algerians, and some political parties, have been seeking an apology from France for inequalities suffered by the population under colonial rule and for brutality during the war.
"What I want is a strategic partnership between France and Algeria, treating each other as equals, that lets us enter this new era," Holland said at a news conference after a meeting with President Abdelaziz Bouteflika.
French officials had said the two-day trip was aimed at establishing mutually beneficial economic ties with Algeria to replace a relationship strained by a bitter past.
Hollande said this would allow France and Algeria to not only turn a page but "to write so many others."
Algeria, where unemployment among the young soars, is a land of promise for French industry. France is Algeria's No. 1 trading partner but Algeria is only fourth on France's list.
Hollande officially announced an accord for the French automaker Renault to build a factory in Algeria with cars destined for all of Africa. The joint venture will be 49 percent owned by Renault and 51 percent by two Algerian companies, according to a statement by Renault, the first carmaker to establish production facilities in Algeria. The factory will be located outside Oran, a port city west of Algiers, and eventually expand to an automotive training center.
The accord is one of about 15 agreements being signed during the visit, ranging from cultural to defense.
A common statement is to be issued by Hollande and Bouteflika, the contents of which were the subject of intense diplomatic discussions in recent months. Hollande said a document spelling out the new partnership would also be signed.
The French president made an abrupt departure from the playbook in October. He broke the official French silence over the massacre of Algerians by French police during a pro-independence demonstration in Paris in 1961. Some bodies were found floating in the Seine River in what Hollande acknowledged was a "bloody repression," paying homage to the victims of "this tragedy."
"The Republic recognizes these acts with clarity," Hollande said, 51 years after an event for which an official death toll has never emerged.
He was chastised for the statement by political foes on the French right.
Algeria, which has fought an Islamist insurgency for well over a decade, has also been an important partner for France and other western nations in the war on terrorism. Among topics Hollande discussed with Bouteflika is the fragile situation in Mali, where a branch of Algeria-based al-Qaida in the Islamic Maghreb and other radical Islamists control the north.
France has led a plan for an intervention by African forces to recapture northern Mali, with logistical help from the West. Algeria, which shares a hard-to-police desert border with Mali and could be swept into the fray, has pressed instead for political dialogue.
Hollande, continuing a gradual softening of the French approach, said the two sides agree on political dialogue "but only with movements that are separating from terrorism," a reference to the pro-independence Tuaregs in Mali being pushed aside by radical Islamists.
Hollande is not the first French president to try to lay a new basis for relations with Algeria. Four French leaders in succession have come here to seek a new start. A friendship treaty proposed by President Jacques Chirac, who left office in 2007, never got off the drawing board due to enmities.
Asked why things can be different this time, Hollande said that this time "the method has changed" and actions will be replaced by words.
He said, however, that he will not apologize for France's "colonial system" during his visit.
"I did not come here ... to seek repentance or (make) excuses. I speak what is the truth, what is history," he said.
"I'm not here to open the closets. I'm here so that we can build a new house together," Hollande said. "The most important subject is the future."
He said he has invited Bouteflika, 75, for a state visit to France. Next year Hollande will visit neighboring Morocco and Tunisia, also former French colonies.
Elaine Ganley reported from Paris. Sylvie Corbet in Paris contributed to this report.


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BEND (AP) — As if Central Oregon needed another reason for mountain bikers to flock to its hundreds of miles of singletrack, now one of its paths has been officially designated an Oregon Scenic Trail.
The 8 miles of singletrack that includes the Dinah-Moe-Humm and Kiwa Butte trails southwest of Bend in the Wanoga network was approved this month as a state scenic trail by the Oregon Recreation Trails Advisory Council and the Oregon Parks and Recreation Commission.
Kent Howes, a former board member with the Central Oregon Trail Alliance (COTA), wrote the designation proposal for the section of trail, which was completed in 2011 and includes numerous views of snow-covered Cascade peaks.
"It's a pretty unique award from the state," Howes says.
According to the OPRC, designated scenic trails must be single routes of at least 1 mile in length that provide access to outstanding scenic areas or viewpoints. The trails must be open to the public and be substantially complete.
The Kiwa Butte Trail features incredible views of Broken Top, Tam McArthur Rim and the Three Sisters. A section of the Dinah-Moe-Humm trail offers sprawling views of Mount Bachelor, Kwohl Butte, Tumalo Mountain, Diamond Peak and Maiden Peak.
"On a clear day, it's amazing how far you can see," Howes says.
The Dinah-Moe-Humm and Kiwa Butte section is the only Oregon Scenic Trail purpose-built for mountain bikers, according to Howes. Oregon has eight other state scenic trails, six of which are located on or near the Oregon Coast. Another is located in Central Oregon: the Willow Creek Trail near Madras.
The Oregon Equestrian Trails club has proposed the Metolius-Windigo Trail — which cuts through the Central Oregon high country east of the Pacific Crest Trail — as an Oregon Scenic Trail.
Built from 2007 to 2011 by COTA volunteers, the Kiwa Butte and Dinah-Moe Humm trails are fruits of the ambitious efforts by the trail alliance and the U.S. Forest Service to design and construct the Wanoga network, which includes more than 30 miles of singletrack south of Century Drive.
I have ridden the Kiwa Butte and Dinah-Moe Humm trails several times, but until recently I had never experienced the west end of Dinah-Moe-Humm — named for a Frank Zappa song — which starts at Edison Sno-park a few miles southeast of Mount Bachelor.
After about a 20-minute drive to Edison this month, I hopped on my bike and started out over a couple of technical, rocky portions, and then a bit of a climb. The trail transformed from a sandy track to a pine-needle-covered path through a dense lodgepole pine forest.
As I ascended Bowl Butte, the trees gave way to open space, and I twisted around a few turns until I reached the summit. From there, I took in views of Mount Bachelor, Kwohl Butte and, farther in the distance to the southwest, Diamond Peak. I then descended Bowl Butte along several fast and fun banked corners.
As I turned through more thick forest and green grass, I launched off several small jumps, built naturally into the flow of the trail. I eventually arrived at a primary junction, where Dinah-Moe-Humm, Kiwa Butte and Tyler's Traverse trails all intersect.
I descended for a while down Tyler's, which included more banked turns, jumps and rock features, and views of Paulina Peak.
After about 2 miles on Tyler's, I turned around and was pleased to find that much of the way back toward Edison was downhill. I had not realized how much I had climbed on the way out.
Trails in the Wanoga complex seem to offer more open spaces than the Phil's Trail network north of Century Drive, and the forest has a different feel — more lodgepole pine and dead trees.
On the fast, winding descent, I encountered only a few other bikers, one of whom mentioned he was training for the Pickett's Charge! mountain bike race. A new course for the 2014 race includes the Kiwa Butte, Dinah-Moe-Humm and Tyler's Traverse trails.
Featuring several "Y'' sections where the singletrack breaks into two separate paths to offer passing routes, the new trails are not only scenic, but also race-friendly.
If you go ...
Dinah-Moe-Humm and Kiwa Butte trails
Directions: From Bend, drive 15 miles southwest along Century Drive to Wanoga Sno-park. Start out on the Tiddlywinks Trail, which connects to the Kiwa Butte Trail after about 3 miles (right turn onto singletrack). The Kiwa Butte Trail connects to Dinah-Moe-Humm at a four-way intersection after another 3 miles (another right turn onto singletrack). Dinah-Moe-Humm runs for 5 miles to Edison Butte Sno-park. Bikers can also start their ride at Edison.
Distance: Kiwa Butte Trail is about 3 miles and Dinah-Moe-Humm is about 5 miles.
Features: Outstanding Cascade peak views, varied terrain, technical trail features and passing lanes.
Rating: Aerobically moderate and technically moderate.
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Newcastle defender Steven Taylor says he has begun learning French to help him fit in with his new team-mates.
Alan Pardew's squad is now 41 per cent French-speaking after the recent arrivals of Yoan Gouffran, Massadio Haidara, Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa and Moussa Sissoko, among others, from Ligue 1.
Taylor revealed he has been listening to 'teach-yourself-French' CDs in his car after seeing Yohan Cabaye learn English in the same way.
"I'm talking all the time, probably with a terrible accent, but I'm trying. Thumbs up means good. I got a Spanish GCSE, not French," he told The Mirror.
"It'll be nice to learn a bit of French, just in case. Yohan Cabaye did the same with the car CDs when he first joined and he's fluent in English now!"
Taylor admits that too many Newcastle players had become complacent this season and hopes the new signings can inject some healthy competition into the squad.
"Since I was 17, Newcastle were always signing new players. I always saw it as a challenge. New players coming in freshens the squad up and you've just got to rise to the challenge. You've got to better yourself, not sulk," he added.
"You're at a massive club, deal with it – it's part and parcel of professional football. The best thing you can do is, when you get the chance, you've got to perform.
"There have been players here the last few months who have got too comfortable, they've been too settled in their position."
The 27-year-old doesn't mind where the players come from, as long as they improve the side.
"Competition is healthy, I think it is important. You want the best players. You look at the top-four teams, the likes of Arsenal and Chelsea, and they are full of players from around the world.
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