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Many DBAs and organizations rely fairly heavily upon SQL Server Agent Jobs to cover a variety of tasks and needs – everything from routine maintenance and error-checking on up to regular processing of complex business logic or comprehensive import/export operations.
Yet, strangely, many organizations and DBAs commonly miss out on a number of easily-accessible advanced options that can make interacting with SQL Server Agent Jobs much easier. Especially when these jobs are bumping into problems and need to be more verbosely run/debugged or in cases where it might be helpful to have more comprehensive logging functionality.
Related: Tracking for Your SQL Server Agent Jobs
The Advanced Page for SQL Server Agent Job Steps
To take advantage of more verbose logging options, you just need to switch, or toggle, to the Advanced 'page' for the each individual Job Step for the SQL Server Agent Jobs you want to collect additional information on – as shown in the screenshot below:
Advanced Job Step Options / Features
Here's a quick break-down of these optional logging features and options – and when/where they can make sense to use:
Output file
This option lets you direct the output from whatever is being executed in your job out to a log file. I personally like using this option in many cases when running DBCC CHECKDB and other corruption checks – as getting the output of all databases being checked in a single .txt file is much easier to parse through than scanning through SQL Server event logs. (That, and in many cases, it's possible to tell how execution of DBCC CHECKDB went just by looking at the size of the .txt/.log file you specify for output.)
Log to table
I honestly don't use this one very much – and I'm not sure why. But, it just outputs additional logging information into the sysjobsteplogs table (in the msdb database) – which stays fairly empty in most environments. But there's no reason you couldn't VERY easily leverage this table with some custom scripts to periodically scan it for various bits of text or certain outcomes after logging data to this table from various job steps where you might want to pick up additional information or context about execution outcomes.
Include step output in history
This is one of my favorite options to toggle in many cases when I'm troubleshooting a job/step that occasionally crashes and isn't a mission critical job/step. By toggling this option on, it's possible to get a better feeling (in many cases – depending upon the kind of operation being executed) on what's going on or on what might be causing problems.
For example, instead of outputting results from DBCC CHECKDB into a .txt or other logging file, you can just as easily output the results of a given job-step into the History itself – making it easier to look at various outcomes if that makes more sense for how you prefer to review execution details/outcomes.
When / How to use Optional Logging Features
Many SQL Server Agent jobs run when you're not sitting in front of your console – such as late at night or early in the morning. And while you may have a decent handle on what is probably going on with your server at that time of day, there may be environmental conditions you may not be anticipating. Consequently, if you bump into non-mission-critical jobs/steps that periodically fail and THINK it might be due to various other jobs/operations executing at roughly the same time and so on, it's easy to use the advanced features listed above to put simple 'debugging' or instrumentation steps and details into play to see what's going on with your server during execution times.
For example, you could query sys.dm_os_waiting_tasks or other DMVs/etc – and return the output DIRECTLY into your job steps. Similarly, if you think certain business rules or concerns might not be lining up correctly, you could put in simple SELECT statements to help troubleshoot – and the output of those queries can be dropped right into the execution outcome of your job steps – which can be VERY helpful when troubleshooting various failures.
So, in this regard, these additional features are great not only in making it easier to review the outcome of various maintenance jobs that you may already be executing but just wish to see better aggregation of outcomes, but can also become great tools for troubleshooting and debugging problems.
Requirements / Caveats
In order to take advantage of these features there are a couple of caveats, requirements, and considerations to keep in mind.
First of all, and most obviously, when you enable the Log to Table option, you're going to need to ensure necessary permissions, schema line-up, and you'll have to account for the fact that logging to a table can and will take up additional space.
Similarly, when you use the Include step output in history option, you'll end up using up more space within your msdb – because you're obviously using up more logging space.
And when you use the Output file option, you'll have to ensure that the service account that the SQL Server Agent is running under has MODIFY permissions on the directory where you'll be outputting your more verbose logging options.
These verbose logging options aren't needed for every job/step – and would obviously be overkill for MANY job steps in most environments.
But they're a great way to aggregate the results and outcome of many maintenance tasks – and can be powerful tools to help in debugging stubborn jobs or obtaining additional context when needed.
So, if you'd like to take these features for a test spin, I've created two simple SQL Server Agent Jobs / scripts that you can take a peek at to get a better feel for how these features work – without having to put forth much effort on your own. They're both identical (and have to executed manually) in terms of how they kick off three bogus job steps – but one uses these more 'verbose' logging options while the other does not.


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China's exports rise 7 percent, imports slip 1.6 percent amid prospects of slowdown
BEIJING – China says its export growth accelerated in May but imports dipped in a mixed sign for the world's second-biggest economy.
Data released by the General Administration of Customs on Sunday showed exports rose 7 percent in dollar terms, up from a 0.9 percent increase in April and rather large slump in February and March.
Imports declined 1.6 percent in May after inching up 0.8 percent in April.
Private sector analysts say the Chinese economy will likely slow down as the impact of mini-stimulus efforts fade. Economic growth eased to 7.4 percent in the first quarter from the previous quarter's 7.5 percent.
Exports for the month came to $195.47 billion while imports totaled $159.55 billion, giving China a trade surplus of $35.9 billion.

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WML - onpick Attribute
The onpick attribute is a great shortcut if you are using a select menu. Instead of writing a lot of code that allows the user to go to another card if an option is selected, you can simply place the destination into the onpick attribute. Here is a code fragment without the onpick attribute:
Following is the example showing usage of onpick attribute alongwith <option> element.
<?xml version="1.0"?> <!DOCTYPE wml PUBLIC "-//WAPFORUM//DTD WML 1.2//EN" "http://www.wapforum.org/DTD/wml12.dtd"> <wml> <card id="tutorials" title="Main Menu"> <p> Select a tutorial : <select title="tutorials" name="selection_list"> <option onpick="#xhtml">XHTML Tutorial</option> <option onpick="#wap">WAP Tutorial</option> </select> </p> </card> <card id="xhtml" title="XHTML Tutorial"> <p> Go through our XHTML tutorial </p> </card> <card id="wap" title="WAP Tutorial"> <p> Go through our WAP tutorial </p> </card> </wml>
When you load this program, it shows you following screen:
Now, highlight the dropdown box and select it. It will give you two options as follows:
When you load this program, it shows you the following screen:
Now, assume you select WAP Tutorial from the list, then it will display the following screen:


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|Athletics | Five reassigned
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The Oakland Athletics reassigned OF Michael Choice, C David Freitas, SP Brian Gordon, 3B Scott Moore and INF Darwin Perez to their minor-league camp Sunday, March 17.
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The Oakland Athletics signed free-agent RP Justin Thomas (Yankees) and INF Darwin Perez (Angels) to minor league contracts.
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Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Mike Trout was among 10 players cut and reassigned to minor league camp, according to Dan Woike of The Orange County Register. Also sent down were P's Trevor Reckling and Loek Van Mil; OF's Angel Castillo, Jeremy Moore, and Travis Witherspoon; and IF's Gabe Jacobo, Efren Navarro, Darwin Perez and Jean Segura.
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|Angels | 20 players agree to terms
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The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim have agreed to terms with Ps Ryan Brasier, Ryan Chaffee, Tyler Chatwood, Matt Meyer, Trevor Reckling, Garrett Richards and Andrew Taylor, Cs Anel De Los Santos, Jose Jimenez, Carlos Ramirez and Alberto Rosario, IFs Alexi Amarista, Gabe Jacobo, Efren Navarro, Darwin Perez and Jean Segura and OFs Tyson Auer, Angel Castillo, Mike Trout and OF Travis Witherspoon on minor league contracts, according to USAToday.com.
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- Valdosta, Ga. - May 02, 2012 -
There's no end in sight yet Wednesday for water use restrictions in Valdosta.
City leaders put the restrictions in place due to mechanical issues at the water treatment plant. The hope was repairs would have been completed Monday, then the restrictions would be lifted. But it's unclear when it will happen.
In the meantime, Valdosta residents are urged to conserve water by not watering their lawns and other measures.
City leaders want to remind residents that the water is safe to drink.
Outdoor Water Restrictions Continue in the City of Valdosta
May 2, 2012
The City of Valdosta is utilizing all resources to restore one of the water pumps that failed at the city's Water Treatment Plant last week.
Although one temporary pump system was quickly placed into service, the Outdoor Water Restriction will remain in effect until the second temporary pump system is cleared for service. Once the second temporary pump system is placed into service, the city will reevaluate outdoor restrictions.
The city apologizes for the inconvenience of the Outdoor Water Restrictions; however, it hopes to have the pump capabilities restored as soon as possible. Citizens are encouraged to continue to use water only for their daily essential needs.
For more information, contact the Public Information Office at (229) 259-3548. Updates, when available, will be posted to the City of Valdosta website at www.valdostacity.com.
Valdosta Residents Urged To Conserve Water
- Valdosta, Ga. - April 29, 2012 -
The City of Valdosta was still under a water restriction Sunday.
Citizens are urged to conserve water by not watering their lawns and by doing things like taking shorter showers. It's because Valdosta's Water Treatment Plant is battling mechanical issues with its pumps.
City Officials hope to lift the restriction Monday.
City officials want everyone to know the water is safe to drink. They say it's very important to conserve water during peak usage hours in the mornings and evenings.
Valdosta, GA -- April 27, 2012 --
The City of Valdosta sincerely thanks the citizens who responded quickly to its request today to cease all outdoor irrigation and non-essential use of water. Currently, there are no water quality issues in the system, and the water provided by the city is safe for all purposes.
Effective immediately, the City of Valdosta has issued an outdoor water restriction suspending all outdoor water uses for 72-hours, or until further notice. This will help maintain water storage levels until the pumps are fully repaired. At this time, water levels at the city's above ground storage tanks and elevated storage tanks remain steady. In addition, water pressure leaving the treatment plant remains normal.
Water levels in the storage tanks over the next several hours will be a key indicator if nonessential and outdoor water use restrictions are being observed by citizens. The mornings and evenings are when water demands are highest, as these peaks coincide with normal household and business activities and are also the times most outdoor irrigation takes place. Conservation during these peak times is essential while these pumps are being repaired.
By Saturday afternoon, a temporary replacement pump will be operational to meet system needs.
The city continues to encourage all customers to use water only for their daily essential needs. Additional information, if necessary, will be posted to the city of Valdosta website at www.valdostacity.com.


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|Oracle® Real User Experience Insight User's Guide
Release 6.0.1 for Linux x86-64
Part Number E16359-02
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This chapter describes the use of KPI overviews. It explains how you can control their appearance, and drill-down through them for more information about their underlying KPIs and generated alerts. The use of KPI correlation and alert lists is also explained. Note that you must have at least Overview permission to view this tab. User permissions are described in Section 1.4.1, "Permissions".
You can view the current status of the currently defined KPIs and SLAs by clicking the KPI overview tab. This provides a snapshot of the current Web site activities in a format that is both intuitive and insightful. An example is shown in Figure 4-1.
Figure 4-1 Example KPI Overview
The overview provides a ready summary of the current status of the KPIs and SLAs within each category. You are free to configure your categories to reflect your organization's specific requirements, with each category containing relevant performance indicators. For example, you could have separate categories for such things as availability issues, performance, visitor traffic, and other specific aspects of your organization's operations. You can also click New KPI within the toolbar to create additional KPIs. The procedure for creating KPIs is described in Section 5.2, "Defining KPIs and SLAs".
To see the defined categories, select the KPI Overview tab, and then Overview. The Overview category is a special viewing category that provides the highest level view of your KPIs. It provides both an instant summary of all the other KPI categories, and access to their individual KPIs by drilling-down through the displayed information.
To view a specific KPI category, click the required category. Alternatively, right click it, and select either Open or Open in a new window from the context menu. This last option is especially useful for viewing the graphs in a full-screen display, or for viewing several KPI categories at the same time through resized and aligned windows.
Two types of KPI overview presentation are available: meters and graphs. Figure 4-1 is an example of a meter overview. This style provides an analog meter view of the selected KPIs. For a more detailed representation, with information about the KPI over the last 90 minutes, a graph style is available. An example is shown in Figure 4-2:
Figure 4-2 Example Graphic Overview
Note that in this presentation, the vertical axis is automatically scaled to appropriate ranges in order to provide optimal viewing. To select your preferred presentation style, select the Presentation style option from the KPI overview menu, and the preferred style.
Within the graph presentation style, you can zoom in and out to view the displayed graphs over a longer period of time. Depending on the historical information that is available, you can zoom out to hourly and daily levels. Note that the graph style automatically changes from a bar chart to a line chart. An example is shown in Figure 4-3.
Figure 4-3 Zooming in on a KPI
You can select the Include KPIs without targets option from the KPI overview menu to include or exclude KPIs without defined targets from the currently displayed category. Note that any targets that have been set for a KPI are shown in the graph presentation, with the minimum target running from the 0-reference line up to the set minimum target, and the maximum target running from the top of the KPI graph down to the set maximum target. An example is shown in Figure 4-3.
In addition, the following color scheme is used within graphs to provide information about targets:
Blue: the KPI does not have any set targets.
Green: the KPI was within a set target for the 5-minute period.
Red: the KPI was outside its set target for the 5-minute period.
An example is shown in Figure 4-4.
Figure 4-4 Color Coding in Graphs
Data gathered during monitoring is first written to log files stored on the Collector systems. These files are processed by the Reporter system to track KPIs. If, for any reason, one or more of these log files arrive too late for the Reporter system to process, the KPI overview indicates that the KPI is based on incomplete data. An example is shown in Figure 4-5.
Figure 4-5 KPI Based on Incomplete Data
The periods that are based on incomplete data are indicated with a dotted border. In addition, mouse over text provides information about the level of missing data.
An overview is a summary of the KPIs within a category, and within each overview, you can drill-down into further information about the underlying KPIs by right clicking the KPI title and using the menu shown in Figure 4-6:
Figure 4-6 Drilling-down in Overviews
The following options are available:
Correlate: allows you to compare the behavior of the selected KPI over a given period with other KPIs and performance metrics. This is explained in Section 4.2, "Comparing KPI Behavior".
Edit: allows you to modify the definition of the KPI. The settings are explained in Section 5.2, "Defining KPIs and SLAs".
Rename: allows you to rename or move the selected KPI to another category.
Copy: allows you to copy the selected KPI. This is useful when you want to use an existing KPI as the basis for a new one. See Section 5.2.2, "Copying Existing KPIs" for more information.
Add to dashboard: adds the currently selected KPI to a specified dashboard. This facility is described in Section 1.7, "Working with Dashboards".
View alert history: opens a window highlighting the alerts that have been generated for the selected KPI. This is explained in Section 4.1.7, "Working with Alert Logs".
Click the required KPI, or select View alert history option from the menu, to open a window detailing the alert notifications that have been generated for the KPI. An example is shown in Figure 4-7.
Figure 4-7 Example Alert Log
Information about specific alerts is available by clicking the appropriate alert. This provides information such as the persons notified in the alert and notification methods. It is based on the underlying alert profile, described in Section 5.5, "Defining Alert Schedules".
The KPI correlation facility allows you to compare the behavior of a selected KPI over a given period with other KPIs and performance metrics during that same period. In this way, you can gain insight into performance issues, identify any related symptoms, and their possible causes.
To use this facility, select a KPI from the Correlation structure, or select a KPI from the Overview structure and select Correlate from the context menu shown in Figure 4-6. A screen similar to the one shown in Figure 4-8 appears.
Figure 4-8 KPI Correlation
Use the Backward and Forward controls to change the displayed history, and then the graph overlay controls to specify the required period. This can range between 1 to 6 hours. Click Apply range to view the matched metrics.
The KPIs tab lists all currently defined KPIs whose behavior for the specified period matches that of the selected KPI. The other tabs (such as All pages and Slow URLs) list the metrics within their associated Data Browser groups that match the KPI's behavior for the selected period. The availability of these tabs depends on the selected KPI, and the installed suite packages. If the KPI's underlying metric is available in a Data Browser group (for example, Failed pages), than that group is available as a tab in the KPI correlation panel.
The period you specify is preserved when you select a new KPI. To specify a new period, click Reset period selection, use the time selection controls described above to specify the new required period, and click a tab to view the matches found.
As explained in Section 4.1.5, "Working with Incomplete Data", reported periods that are based on incomplete data are shown with a dotted border. However, unlike KPI overviews, mouse over text indicating the level of missing data is not available.
Drilling-Down Into Found Matches
As explained earlier, matches found for the selected KPI are reported in the appropriate Data Browser group tabs. Each match found must have a correlation of at least 90% for it to be reported. An example is shown in Figure 4-9.
Figure 4-9 Example All Pages Listing
You can click the Browse icon to the right of the matched metric to open the Data Browser (described in Chapter 3, "Working With the Data Browser") to explore the underlying data. If no correlations are found for a metric, this is also reported.
You can select KPI overview and then Alerts to view a complete list of all the alerts generated when KPIs moved outside their required ranges. For example, the number of visitors to your Home page fell to less than 100 per hour. An example is shown in Figure 4-10:
Figure 4-10 Example Alert List
The icons shown in the left-hand side of alert list are explained in Figure 4-11.
Figure 4-11 Alert List Icons
You can use the controls above the alerts list to limit the displayed list. You can filter on a specific KPI, month, day, or hour. This is shown in Figure 4-12:
Figure 4-12 Filter Alerts
Note the list of metrics available in the KPI menu depends on the metrics specified for the KPIs for which alerts have been generated.
You can click an alert in the displayed list to view its details. An example is shown in Figure 4-13.
Figure 4-13 Alert Details
This shows that the alert concerns the number of page views per minute for the Dutch market. The KPI has a range of 20 - 100 page views per minute, but this has fallen to 5. The Text message tab lists the users who were notified and the contact information used. Following notification, the appropriate staff members can start to research possible causes for the drop in client traffic.


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But the tapping noise began again. Now they thought it was a mouse. They looked all around. They thought it was the pipe. So they called the plumber. The plumber said, "the pipes are fine".
So then the tapping noise started again. So the plumber ran out of the house and he screamed, "this house is haunted!" So then they called the mouse catcher and he didn?t find the mouse. The tapping noise began again. So the mouse catcher said, "I have to go now," and he ran out of the house as fast as the plumber. They kept on looking.
Read this book to find out what is causing all the tpping noise. Make sure you don?t wet your pants while you?re reading this book, called The Twiddle Twins? Haunted House.


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Lily Tomlin marries partner of 42 years
Better late than never?
Wedding bells rang for comedian/actress Lily Tomlin over the holidays.
And they were long overdue.
After more than four decades together, Tomlin, 74, married Jane Wagner, 78, in a private New Year's Eve ceremony, reports People.
"They're very happy," said Tomlin's rep, Jennifer Allen.
Columnist Liz Smith, 90, broke the news of the wedding, writing: "My wish is that their happiness will be as great as their combined talents."
Tomlin, known for appearances on Laugh-In, Murphy Brown and The West Wing, also has starred in films including 9 to 5 and All of Me.
Wagner was writer of Tomlin's Tony-winning one-woman show The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe, and wrote the screenplay for her movie The Incredible Shrinking Woman.


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Movie star Walter Huston, Feb. 21, 1931. A former engineer, Huston became one of the most respected actors of the 'talkie' movie era and won a Best Supporting Actor Academy Award for The Treasure of the Sierra Madre (1948). Huston's family has also had success in the movies. His son is actor and director John Huston and grandchildren include actors Tony Huston, Anjelica Huston, Danny Huston, and Allegra Huston.
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Dixie Gun And Knife Show Shooting: 2 Hurt In Accidental Incident In North Carolina, Officials Say
This moron has it loaded in the case AND he was going to do a private sale with it. I wonder what the LEO thought of all this.
Officials say two people were accidentally shot and wounded at a gun show at the North Carolina state fairgrounds.
It happened Saturday at the Dixie Gun and Knife Show, a quarterly event that usually draws thousands of people to the fairgrounds in Raleigh.
The fairground is operated by the state agriculture department. Agency spokesman Brian Long says a 12-gauge shotgun discharged while its owner unzipped its case for a law enforcement officer to check it at a security entrance.
Emergency crews responded to the scene, and two people were loaded into ambulances.
Long says the shotgun's owner brought the weapon to the show to find a private buyer.
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Hot Streets
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Hot Streets - Pilot
Branski and French investigate brain monsters. Jen and Chubbie Webbers have a difficult time dealing with the Hot Streets, but they go for it anyway. Chubbie Webbers is not amused.
Got a Minute for Love?
Jen grows an umbilical cord. Branski talks about apples. Also, there's mummies.
Snake Island
The Hot Streets gang heads to Snake Island to investigate a rift in space. French gains the ability to control snakes.
The Ballad of Autumn Gold
The Hot Streets gang time-travel to the Old West to fight Black Bart.
Squid of the Dead
Branski must broker a peace treaty between humans and an underwater race, the Vek.


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UN: New food crisis looming in Zimbabwe
HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — The United Nations food agency says Zimbabwe is facing "a looming food crisis" with 2.2 million people — one in four of the rural population — expected to need emergency aid in coming months.
The U.N. World Food Program said Tuesday additional food handouts will start next month and will be scaled up until the next harvests in March.
The agency said rising hunger, mostly in southern districts, was caused by erratic weather, the high cost and shortages of seed and fertilizer in the troubled economy and a 15 percent rise in prices for the corn staple after poor harvests this year.
In years of political and economic turmoil, Zimbabwe has needed regular food handouts. About 1.4 million people in the population of 13 million received food aid last year.


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Just the other day we pointed out (or were moaning about) how Angry Birds was missing about 105 levels from the v1.0 release. That's due to our port being based on an older release (v1.4.2) whereas the iPhone and Android are on v1.6.1. Basically Rovio is known to frequently update the app on the other platforms, adding new levels and making the financial investment (if there was one) quite lasting--in fact it's one of the reasons people keep playing the darn game.
Good new for us is that v1.1 of Angry Birds is now live and now features 225 levels, up from the previous 135. What that translates to is the addition of Episodes 10 and 11, which were previously locked with a "coming soon" on them. This translates to the "Ham 'em High" or section 5 in the game. In addition, as can be seen by the lead pic, the design of the game has changed a bit too, but nothing that should get anyone upset.
Hey, for $2.99 and after being out for a few weeks, kudos to Rovio/MSG for pushing this update just as many of us were finishing those 135 previous levels. Hopefully we'll continue to see this trend with this game as it progresses.
If you're one of those who haven't bought it yet, you can try it out here in the Marketplace. See our review here. Thanks, Damien H., for the heads up!


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Flyers' Emery enjoying playing in playoffs
Ray Emery isn't the type of person who lives in the past.
When you've seen your career nearly derailed by a serious hip injury, it's a good idea to reside in the present.
Given his somewhat unexpected return to the marquee for the Philadelphia Flyers in this opening-round series with the New York Rangers, you can't blame the veteran goalie for wanting to keep his focus on Game 3, which goes Tuesday's game at Wells Fargo Center.
"It's the best time of the year and it's been awhile since I've played in a playoff series," said Emery, who has stopped 63 of 69 shots while filling in for injured starter Steve Mason. "I really appreciate being in there. Team-wise, if your starter goes down, it's a tough position. I just want to fill in the best I can. I'm kind of a Band-Aid until (Mason) gets better."
That Emery, who picked up his first playoff victory in three years on Sunday, has played a pivotal role as the Flyers earned a split after the first two games at Madison Square Garden comes with a healthy dose of irony.
Just last season, the proverbial skate was on the other foot, if you will.
Emery was splitting time with Chicago Blackhawks starter Corey Crawford during the stretch drive and sporting a 17-1 record and 1.94 goals against average with a .922 save percentage and three shutouts in 21 appearances during the lockout-shortened season, numbers that made him an option to at least see some action in the Stanley Cup playoffs.
However, a groin injury sidelined Emery late in the season and he never got back in the crease.
"I'm a team guy and if the team is doing well, I'm happy. I had a great time during the playoffs," Emery said. "I didn't mind not playing, in that aspect, but getting injured was frustrating and being a competitive guy, I always want to be in there if I get the chance."
Despite hearing Emery say all the right things about enjoying the ride, we couldn't help but ask if part of him wonders how things might have turned out had he not gotten hurt?
"Not really. I did, so you just kind of move on," said Emery, 31, who signed for a second tour of duty with the Flyers on a one-year deal as an unrestricted free agent last summer. "I enjoyed my last time here (2009-10) and I felt it got cut short by injury. I still had a lot of relationships in the organization, so it was a good fit."
Given his remarkable comeback from hip surgery with the Anaheim Ducks back in February of 2011, it's no surprise to see the Cayuga, Ont., product relish this latest chance to shine.
Known for his explosive temper during his younger days, Emery remains intense but has better control of his emotions.
"You evolve," said Emery, who led the Ottawa Senators to the Stanley Cup final in 2007. "The game has changed since then and so have I. You learn from experiences and technically, I'm different."
Emery has made an impression on his teammtaes, there's no doubt about that.
"With Ray, it doesn't matter if he's winning a couple or in a row or he's not playing for five in a row, he's got the same attitude," said Flyers defenceman Luke Schenn, who scored the winner in Sunday's 4-2 win. "He works hard every day and obviously, he's been around for a long time and he's real competitive."
Flyers head coach Craig Berube has seen the growth in Emery's game since his time as a top prospect with the Binghamton Senators of the American Hockey League.
"He was always a big guy that battled hard, competed hard and (made) second-effort saves," said Berube, who coached against Emery in the AHL. "Patience is probably the biggest thing."
How long Emery keeps the net or how deep he can lead the Flyers during this playoff run is anyone's guess.
For the time being, Emery has earned the opportunity to carry the Flyers' hopes on his shoulders and it's clear he's going to enjoy the ride.
There's no way to embellish how Derek Dorsett and Mats Zuccarello feel about being called for diving.
The New York Rangers wingers were called for embellishment on separate plays during the second period of Sunday's 4-2 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers in Game 2 and that didn't sit well with either player.
Dorsett was cross-checked into the boards from behind by Flyers forward Wayne Simmonds at 11:41 of the second and didn't feel like he made the hit look worse than it actually was.
"I'm not sure if (the referees) changed their mind after (the Flyers) started yelling. I'm in a vulnerable position. I can't see what's coming behind me," Dorsett said. "Whether I went down easy or not, in my opinion, I wasn't diving."
Zuccarello drew an interference minor against Flyers defenceman Andrew MacDonald, but joined him in the box at 8:40 of the middle frame for the way he fell to the ice.
"I didn't agree with that call but at same time it's fast hockey out there and the ref makes mistake like we do," Zuccarello said. "You get pretty irritated right there when you think it's a bad call but … I think everybody who watches me plays knows I'm not a diver."
Rangers head coach Alain Vigneault basically pleaded the fifth when asked about the embellishment calls after Monday's optional skate at Madison Square Garden.
"Did you see the replays?" said Vigneault, before biting his tongue to avoid a potential fine. "I'll let you make the judgment and make the call on that. It doesn't matter what I think."


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The Houston Dynamo have signed Spanish forward Sergio Koke and Jamaican midfielder Je-Vaughn Watson, it was announced today, the last day until July for players to transfer into Major League Soccer from foreign leagues. Per team and league policy, terms of the transactions were not disclosed. Watson will join the Dynamo roster pending approval of his P-1 visa. Koke will join the roster pending receipt of his International Transfer Certificate.
Born Sergio Contreras, Koke comes to the Dynamo after almost five years with Greek club Aris, including the last two years as team captain. A native of Málaga, Spain, Koke has played for Málaga, Marseille in France, and Sporting Lisbon in Portugal throughout his career. The 27-year-old scored 30 league goals over his five seasons in Greece and led Aris to the Greek Cup final in 2009-10 and the knockout round of the UEFA Europa League this year. He is expected to join the club early to mid next week.
"I think it's good that we've added depth to positions of need," Dynamo head coach Dominic Kinnear said. "Sergio has a good track record. We did our due diligence looking at the way he plays, and by all accounts and based on what he did to make himself free, he shows an eagerness that's not seen too often, so he comes in with a great attitude so far."
Watson has been training with the Dynamo all week on an extended trial after first playing with Houston during the preseason. Also 27 years old, Watson has spent his entire club career in his native Jamaica, most recently serving as team captain for Sporting Central. The midfielder has appeared eight times for Jamaica.
"Je-Vaughn played central midfield for us in preseason and impressed at two positions, holding midfielder and attacking midfielder," Kinnear said. "He's shown eagerness to get forward and eagerness to defend, so I think it's an area we needed some depth."
MORE: Je-Vaughn Watson player bio
The Dynamo return to action this Sunday, April 17, facing the New England Revolution at Robertson Stadium at 6 p.m. The first 5,000 fans will receive free T-shirts made from organic cotton, courtesy of Greenstar Recycling, as part of the Dynamo's Earth Day festivities. For tickets or more information, please call 713-276-7500 or click here.
The Houston Dynamo are a Major League Soccer club that has won two MLS Cup championships in its first five seasons and represented the United States in international competition four consecutive years from 2007-10. For more information, log on to www.HoustonDynamo.com or call (713) 276-7500.
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Full Name: Sergio Contreras Pardo
Position: Forward
Height: 5'10" Weight: 160 lbs.
Date of Birth: April 27, 1983
Birthplace: Málaga, Spain
Hometown: Málaga, Spain
Citizenship: Spain
Last Club: Aris (Greece)
How Acquired: Signed on April 15, 2011
Status: International
Position: Midfielder
Height: 6'1" Weight: 175 lbs.
Date of Birth: October 22, 1983
Birthplace: St. Catherine, Jamaica
Hometown: May Pen, Jamaica
Citizenship: Jamaica
Last Club: Sporting Central (Jamaica)
How Acquired: Transferred from Sporting Central on April 15, 2011
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Stockton, CA
Frank Joseph Cuculich
June 14, 1923 - February 2, 2013
Frank Joseph Cuculich, born in San Franciso, CA, on June 14, 1923, passed away at his home in Stockton, CA on Saturday,
February 2, 2013.
Loving husband to Mila Cuculich of Stockton, CA.
Loving Father to George (Regina)
and Linda Cuculich of Santa Rosa, CA.
Brother to John Culich (deceased) of Los Altos, CA and Mary Sankovich of
El Cerrito, CA. Grandfather to Samuel and
Maxwell Cuculich. Uncle to Bill (Gaby) and Greg Sankovich, Claude Culich, and Boris (Patricia) Jancetic.
Born to Croatian immigrants, Ivan (John) and Antonia Cuculich, in the Potrero Hill District in the city he cherished, San Francisco, CA. A proud WWII Veteran, drafted to the United States Army in 1942, landed at Utah beach, participated with the release of POW's. Purple Heart recipient and awarded three battle stars. Returned home and started several business ventures - a turkey ranch, maintained apartment complexes and owned a vineyard. Worked as a meat cutter throughout the North Bay. Loved boating on the Delta aboard his boat, Moja Barka and later, My Lady. Avid sports fan. Throughout his life, Frank enjoyed helping other people and will be greatly missed. He will be remembered as a good, hard working, honest man, who always kept his word.
Services will be held today, Thursday, February 7, 2013 at 11:00 am at the Chapel at Casa Bonita Funeral Home, 2500 Cemetery Lane
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Is Above or Below the Knee Amputation Better?
Which is better, above or below the knee amputation?
Amputation below the knee is far preferable to amputation through or above the knee. This is true even for a person who wouldn't be doing much - or any - walking after amputation, since having an intact knee joint significantly improves mobility in the bed.
An above-knee amputee must expend considerably greater effort to walk with a prosthesis compared to a below-knee amputee walking with a prosthesis. And, despite the considerable advances which have been made in prosthetic componentry for above-knee amputees - particularly with the availability of microprocessor-controlled knee units - there really is no substitute for the structure and function of an intact knee joint.
Exceptions to the usual preference to keep the knee joint intact would include:
- if a below-knee amputation would result in too short of a residual limb to allow proper use of a below-knee prosthesis;
- if scarring or hypersensitivity of a below-knee residual limb would make use of a below-knee prosthesis unlikely;
- if there is severe arthritis or internal derangement of the knee which would be expected to result in excessive pain with weight-bearing on that knee; or
- if there is a significant knee flexion contracture - meaning the knee is unable to be straightened past a certain point - such that the advantages of a below-knee prosthetic socket couldn't be utilized.
The specifics of each patient's unique situation should be discussed with each patient by his/her physicians, to determine what is best for them.
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Black women are significantly more likely to die from breast cancer compared to white women after being diagnosed, new research finds.
"This difference was greatest in the first three years after diagnosis," study author Erica Warner, a postdoctoral fellow at Harvard School of Public Health in Boston, Mass., said in a press release
- Mammograms may save one life for every three women overdiagnosed
- Social network for women with breast cancer launches
- Fewer Americans dying of cancer, American Cancer Society says
The study, presented this week at an American Association for Cancer Research conference in Boston, involved 19,480 women who were treated for stage one to three breast cancer between January 2000 and December 2007. The researchers looked for breast cancer deaths among 634 Asian women, 1,291 Hispanic women, 1,500 non-Hispanic black women and 16,055 non-Hispanic white women.
After following-up with patients for an average of about seven years, the researchers determined non-Hispanic black women had almost a 50 percent higher risk for breast cancer death in the first three years following diagnosis compared with non-Hispanic white women. A black woman with estrogen-receptor-positive type breast cancer doubled her risk of dying within the first three years of diagnosis compared to a white woman. Death risk was also higher in black women with luminal A and luminal B breast cancer subtypes compared to their white counterparts.
"This finding is important because these are the types of tumors that we traditionally think of as more treatable," Warner said.
After the three-year-period from first being diagnosed, the risk for dying of breast cancer in black women dropped to 34 percent.
There was no difference in death risk between black and white women for estrogen receptor-negative, basal or HER2-overexpressing tumor subtypes of breast cancer.
The study backs prior research that finds major racial disparities when it comes to breast cancer survival.
The study also found Asian women were 40 percent less likely to die from breast cancer compared with white women for all types of breast cancers. There was no significant risk difference found between Hispanic women and white women.
The results are considered preliminary since they were presented at a medical conference and not yet published in a peer-reviewed journal.
"The results of this study emphasize that clinical management and follow-up for patients with breast cancer, particularly black women, is important in the first few years after diagnosis," Warner said. "Although the difference between blacks and whites was highest for this time period, the risk for death was highest in the first few years after diagnosis for all groups."
Warner wasn't sure what created the differences since the team's research model accounted for many factors that might influence survival, including age and tumor features.
"We thought it might have something to do with treatment differences, but we accounted for disparities and the differences persisted," she explained to WebMD.
She did note that on average, black women in the study were diagnosed at a later stage of breast cancer. She also said body mass index (BMI) played a role in survival, with death risk differences seen at a BMI of 25 (overweight) and 30 and higher (obese).
About 226,870 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed in women in 2012, according to the American Cancer Society, along with 63,000 cases of carcinoma in situ (CIS, non-invasive). More than 39,500 women are expected to die from the disease this year.
WomensHealth.gov has more on breast cancer in minority women.


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Heath Walters
Heath Walters is a life-long sailor, who's career began as a boatbuilder growing with his four brothers on Pittwater, Sydney. He began in Flying Ants, raced the 18ft Skiff, J24, Adams 10, Mumm 30 and has competed on the ocean racing level as well as the Farr 40 and Sydney 38. He completed his apprenticeship at Beashel's Yacht Basin. His successful career extends over the last 25 years, building and repairing boats on Sydney's northern beaches.
He has always possessed a deep passion for one design racing, in particular he has watched the development of the internationally acclaimed Melges 24 and believes it is the direction of one design racing in Australia.
Driven by this vision, Heath met with Melges Performance Sailboats President Harry Melges in Zenda, Wisconsin in October 2006 to work specifically on introducing and growing the Melges brand into the Melges Asia Pacific region. Read Press Release.
"Coming from a sailing family and being a father of four boys, I realized there was a gap in the Asia Pacific market for a line of one design sportboats like Melges that crossed generations, using the latest technology and provided the perfect international competition. Melges is the perfect fit" — Heath Walters
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BRIDGEVIEW, Ill. – Logan Pause thinks he might be just a little bit slower at the age of 30 than he was a few years ago.
That lost step, he joked, actually worked to his benefit on Sunday against Houston when he failed to get out of the way of a Pavel Pardo free kick, which hit him in the back, curled over goalkeeper Tally Hall, hit the underside of the crossbar and put the Fire on the board in the 1-1 tie.
WATCH: Pause deflects Pardo's shot past Hall
"I'm kind of chalking it up to old age. I just couldn't get out of the way," Pause said with a smile.
"I tried everything I could to get out of the way, and it just tagged me right in the back."
Pause's last goal came on March 8, 2010, a windy day in which he sent a looping 30-yard shot past goalkeeper Stefan Frei in a 4-1 loss.
Friedrich's first start
Fire defender Arne Friedrich made his long-awaited first start on Saturday, replacing the injured Cory Gibbs in the starting lineup.
Friedrich said communication between defenders still needs work.
"We need to adjust as a team, we need to know each other," Friedrich said. "[Communication] needs time. I guess in the next couple of games we'll be better."
Friedrich isn't only able to replace Gibbs as a center back. He's able to fill a void as a vocal veteran as well.
"He is going to get better and better but his talent quality is not limited to a soccer player," assistant coach Leo Percovich said, filling in for coach Frank Klopas at the post-game press conference. "He is another player that has come to help this beautiful group we have."
Anibaba takes blame
Center back Jalil Anibaba took the blame for Will Bruin slipping in behind the Fire defense on Houston's lone goal on Sunday.
The goal came after Bruin passed to Brian Ching, ran straight through three Fire defenders and received a wide-open return pass from his strike partner. Bruin buried his breakaway shot, curling the ball over goalkeeper Sean Johnson
"I think it was a lack of positioning on my part," Anibaba said. "I should've stepped to Bruin on the first checked-in ball and then on the second run he made. Initially, I could have gotten a bit tighter to him."


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WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. (AP) Frankie Dobbs scored a career-high 27 points to lead Bryant to a 77-62 win over Monmouth Saturday night in Northeast Conference play.
The Bulldogs (15-6, 8-2) remain atop the NEC standings due to Dobbs and also Alex Francis, who posted his fifth double-double with 15 points and 11 rebounds.
But the night belonged to Dobbs, who was 6 of 9 from the field, 4 of 7 on 3-pointers. He made 11 of 13 at the free throw line.
For Monmouth (8-15, 3-7), Jesse Steele recorded a career-high 27 points. He hit 10 of 21 field goal attempts, including 4 of 13 on treys, and all three of his free throws.
But that wasn't enough. No other Hawk finished in double figures.
Bryant led 33-24 at halftime. Monmouth drew within 59-55 with 5:44 left, but was outscored 18-7 down the stretch - six points coming from Dobbs.


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The preseason predictions continue to trickle in from the national media.
Yesterday, I posted an item in which CBS' Phil Simms projected the Cowboys and Giants to make the postseason and the Eagles to miss out.
Today, two analysts with Philadelphia ties predicted that the Birds would not be over .500 in 2010.
During a Sportscenter segment on ESPN, Jon Gruden and Ron Jaworski were presented with 9 as the over/under for Eagles wins this season. And both analysts took the under.
"I'm not gonna make any friends in Philadelphia," Jaws said. "Less than 9 wins for the Eagles this year. A young team in transition, building for the future."
Does he expect Kevin Kolb to struggle?
"No, I don't," Jaws said. "I think he'll play solid. It's gonna be the defense."
Gruden agreed on the under.
"They've got a new quarterback, a lot of young players, tough division," he said.
Jaws predicted that the Cowboys would win the division, saying they'd win over 10 games. He has the other three teams in the division all finishing 8-8.
Gruden liked Dallas to win more than 10 games also, but he disagreed on the Giants, predicting that they'd win at least 11 games and take the division.
For the first time in a decade, it looks like it's going to be tough to find a member of the national media picking the Eagles to win the division.
In case you missed it, ESPN.com's John Clayton released his list of quarterback rankings, and Kevin Kolb came in at No. 24:
Kolb is the perfect quarterback for Andy Reid's West Coast offense, which is why the Eagles traded Donovan McNabb to the Redskins. Kolb is a rhythm passer out of three- and five-step drops, and he should have a big statistical year.
Earlier I posted on the different things concerning the Eagles right now.
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Water use can be direct (i.e. from a tap) or virtual G (i.e. the water it takes to grow, produce and transport all the goods and services you use and consume every day). This collection of direct and virtual water use calculators can help you understand your water habits and learn ways to conserve and use water more efficiently.
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National Geographic Water Footprint Calculator -- Take a water tour through your home, yard, diet, energy, and consumer choices! Then, pledge to cut your water footprint and help return more water to rivers, lakes, wetlands, underground aquifers, and freshwater species.
Water Footprint Network Water Footprint Calculator (in metric units) -- Your individual water footprint is equal to the water required to produce the goods and services you consume. Use the extended water footprint calculator to assess your own unique water footprint. The calculations are based on the water requirements per unit of product in your country of residence.
The Alliance for Water Efficiency and the Field Museum Water Calculator -- Home water conservation is easy once you understand how and where you can use less. This quick and easy water calculator shows you which water uses in your home are efficient and which are not and offers simple conservation tips that help you save water and energy.
Pacific Institute: WECalc, Your Home Water-Energy-Climate Calculator -- Delivering water to your home requires energy, to bring it to your community and to treat it so that it is safe to drink. More energy is used to heat water and, after it's used, to move it and clean it at a wastewater treatment plant. WECalc asks you a series of questions about your home water use habits. Based on your replies, it estimates your water use and provides personalized recommendations for reducing that use. WECalc also estimates your water-related energy use and associated greenhouse gas emissions.
Kemira Water Footprint Calculator -- By calculating your water footprint, you can find out how much of the world's water resources are consumed by your way of life. Even though there is still plenty of water in most of the Western countries, many of our daily products contain virtual or hidden water. By measuring your water footprint, you will receive information and useful tips to support making good choices.
Waterprint iPhone app -- Waterprint is a one-of-a-kind iPhone application that calculates how much virtual water there is in your day, including what you wear, eat and drink. This application even includes a Waterprint calculator that quickly and easily tells you how much water it takes to grow a banana, manufacture a t-shirt, or brush your teeth.
Calcula ty Huella Hídrica - Huella hídrica es la suma del agua que usas en tus actividades y el aqua que se usa para fabricar lo que consumes.
Direct Water Use Calculators
Water Use it Wisely: Home Water Audit -- Here's a fun and easy way to see how water-wise you are around your home. Click on a button that describes your water use habits and then click 'Calculate Score' to see how you're doing. It might surprise you just how easy it is to save water -- and money -- around your home.
Southwest Florida Water Management District Water Use Calculator -- This nice looking and easy to use calculator asks you to estimate your usage and pledge to reduce it by 10 percent.
Kohler Save Water America -- Compared to the national average, how much water do you use? Use this water use calculator to get an accurate estimate on how much water you use in your daily life.
Save Our Water Water Use Calculator -- Saving water at home is easy. First, use this simple calculator to find your average annual water use and learn ways to save. Then, talk with the other members of your household about the ways everyone can make water conservation a daily habit.
USGS How Much is Your Daily Water Use? -- How much water do you use when you take a shower? Wash a load of clothes? Flush a toilet? Even brush your teeth? Fill in this form to get a rough estimate of how much water you use inside your home on a typical day.
American Water Works Association Drip Calculator -- Use AWWA's online tool to estimate water waste and learn how much water you could be saving.


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WEll, my parents are both gone and I got a bit of a late start as an anime fan. My wife basically considers them soap operas. LOL Though I told her some of the outline of Madoka and she was impressed that somebody actually wrote a story with that much of a twisted worldview.
My dad along with Toonami is probably the reason I'm into anime. He's definitely the source of my older anime recommendations, like Akira and Evangelion and Fist of the North Star.
On the other hand, my mom saw me watching Lucky Star and thought I was watching Sailor Moon lol. Props to her for remembering Sailor Moon though. Thankfully she doesn't just refer to it as "that anime crap" like some people I know.
My dad hasn't watched anime till he was 5 watching voltron, but when he's in the kitchen cooking and i'm watching toonami, he was able to easily follow fma brotherhood. I also think he has an affinity towards kana hanazawa characters as i always catch him peaking when her characters speak
My mom also chuckles everytime she glances at azumanga
Surprisingly they also picked up on some japanese words just by listening and imitating the language to tease me
Tony Romophobic and Tony Romosexual. Homo for Tony Romo. Tony Romolicious
My parents thoroughly ignore it. My brother and I watch a lot of anime, and they've commented in the past that it's strange watching shows in another language, and will tell us to turn it down/use a headset when watching them if they're around because the voices sometimes annoy them. That said, although I get the impression they consider anime to be aimed at kids generally, they don't have a problem with us watching it. Basically, they've got no interest in it, but they're nice people and don't think badly of it either.
Mum normally mentions it like "Your funny, bloody...Japanese...anim-ee, or whatever." She's watched Death Note and Haruhi with me and my brother though, she quite likes anime.
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My dad only listens to classical music and only likes realism art. He doesn't watch television either cos he thinks it's all propaganda. So his description on anime is.... "Those Alien looking things"
One word from mom:
Attack on the Titan is soo good!!!
My mom always asks why I'm obsessed with this "weird asian gibberish, with freakishly large eyes and high pitched voices" ... not a very high description :p
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A few weeks back I was at my parents' house for a BBQ when my brother showed me his new anime box set he just got in the mail (it was Betterman).
While my brother and I were talking about the anime my dad overheard us as said this.
"You remember that one anime that you guys use to watch when you were kids with that one guy that died then came back and he had to fight ghost and witches …and oh yeah the grim reaper was a girl? Can't remember the name but damn that theme song was so good. That drummer got down." (My dad is a drummer so anytime he hears good drumming he will praise it no matter where it comes from)
Anyway the anime he was talking about was YuYu Hakusho but the whole scene was too funny.
So how would your parents describe an anime show?
Just for fun put your answers in spoiler's tags to see if we get it right.
That reminds me that my dad and most of the grown-ups around here have watched Yu Yu Hakusho when it was aired here(my mom said that dad and his workmates even talked about it at work sometimes).
Anyways, my parents don't usually care about the anime we watch but if my dad ever saw something perverted in them(like when he saw a scene from School Rumble where Imadori was talking about boobs) he will immediately accuse us of watching hentai.
My mom on the otherhand thinks that animes are pointless and too violent. She wanted us to change the channel once when she saw a battle scene in FMA Brotherhood.
So far, when they wanna comment on us and the anime we watch, they just say "those animes you watch" or "you're watching those Naruto shows again".
Although they do watch some animes(mostly Studio Ghibli movies). They've watched old animes before but I guess they're just not into the newer animes(which explains why they think fanservice=hentai cause animes back then don't give tons of fanservice unlike now).
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Natural Remedies and Tips for Diaper Rash
Tips to Aid Diaper Rash Naturally
It is torture to watch a babe with a bloody bumpy bottom writhe in pain. Every time they relieve themselves, it becomes a fire drill for the mom as she scurries to change the tot at record pace. While many parents would try just about anything to rid their child of such a situation, there are natural remedies to put a stop to the redness.
- Wash cloths: Use warm water on wash rags instead of wipes. Most wipes contain alcohol and irritate the diaper rash further while stinging the child's bum.
To see my other tips,
- Reduce acids: Avoid juices like lemonade and orange juice and foods containing loads of acid.
- Air dry: Allow the tot to be bare bottomed as long as possible. Some moms swear by a blow dryer to help dry the child immediately after a diaper change. If doing this, make sure to keep the heat very low and the dryer a safe distance from the rear.
The bottom line (har har) is to keep the tyke as clean and dry as possible. Sing with me, "Come on over baby. There's a whole lot of changing goin' on... Change it baby, change it."


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El Segundo, Calif. - Jan. 15, 2008 - Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. today announced that GTI Club+, the classic arcade-style racing game originally released by Konami in 1996, is now available for download on the PlayStation Network, the digital media delivery service for the PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment system. With spectacular HD graphics, GTI Club+ enables players to compete online with up to eight friends in either free-for-all events or team play.
In GTI Club+, players race through the tight city streets and winding mountain roads of France's Ville De Circo with an elite collection of high performance European hatchbacks, such as the Mini Cooper and Volkswagen Golf. The easy pick-up-and-play racing game allows beginners and experienced veterans alike to explore the open city for the most efficient routes between checkpoints, race each other to the top of the worldwide leaderboards, or partake in the fast-paced game of Bombtag, a free-for-all-mode where players play hot potato with explosives.
GTI Club+ takes full advantage of the PLAYSTATION 3 system, utilizing the DUALSHOCK 3 wireless controller to create vibrations when cars race over bumps in the road, as well as provide motion controlled steering. As an added bonus, gamers can take pictures using the PLAYSTATION Eye and distribute them to other gamers during crucial racing moments such as overtaking, crashing and ramming.
For more information on GTI Club+ please visit: www.konami.com.


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Former Lowe's off I-93 in Hooksett likely spot for Bass Pro ShopBy BRENDAN CLOGSTON
Union Leader Correspondent
March 04. 2013 10:39PM
HOOKSETT - Bass Pro Shops' announcement Friday that a 140,000-square-foot store was scheduled to open in Hooksett by the end of 2013 was pleasant surprise to many in Hooksett who thought the plan had died in 2009.
While no official word on the store's location has come down other than a note in a press release that it would be "located at the intersection of Interstate 93 and Interstate 293," all signs point to the retailer moving into the shuttered Lowe's building on Commerce Drive.
The Hooksett Lowe's off of I-93 Exit 10 shut its doors in 2011 as a part of a series of Lowe's closures in southern New Hampshire that resulted in 279 layoffs.
According to Town Administrator Dean Shankle, the town was in contact with Bass Pro in May 2012. During those conversations, Hooksett largely answered questions on the old Lowe's building on Commerce Drive.
"The size they gave for the building was also the exact size of the Lowe's building, so I have no reason to think it's not the Lowe's building," said Shankle. "Obviously also, if they're going to move in by the end of the year, they're not going to build a building that big by then, so they're talking about moving into an existing building."
Shankle noted the activity is seen as a postive sign for the area.
"They apparently always kept us in the back of their mind when things started expanding again, as their business must be picking up again," he said.
"Everybody I've talked to that does anything with the outdoors whatsoever is pretty excited about it," Shankle said. "I must admit, I've never been in a Bass Pro but people who have been in them say they're a fabulous store, so it'll be a good addition to the Hooksett community and a good addition to the mix of retail we have up there at Exit 10."
Shankle confirmed that official documents had yet to be submitted to the town. Upon submission, Bass Pro's plans will go before town staff and the planning department, who will determine if they need to go before the planning board.
One area that might require such a step is the building's façade. An artist's rendering of the proposed building shows features significantly different from the current Lowes exterior.
"If it's going to look like that, they're going to need a building permit, because they're going to have to make some changes to the exterior of the structure," said Shankle.
Talks previously between the town and Bass Pro fell through in 2009, due in part to the weak economy.
A press release from Bass Pro praised the area, saying "Hooksett enjoys a rich history of outdoor sports as it is situated on the Merrimack River in south-central New Hampshire with easy access to the rugged beauty of the White Mountains via I-93."
The retailer appears to have an eye beyond local business and to tourists to north traveling up I-93, a bottleneck for southern New England tourists, particularly from Massachusetts and Connecticut, traveling to the mountains. The release touts the location as being at the center of the main corridor to the north's "recreational areas," and notes that "approximately 9.9 million people within a 100 mile radius call this area home," an area which includes virtually all of the Massachusetts Bay area.
Bass Pro Shops, headquartered in Springfield, Mo., have made their brand combining retail, conservation, entertainment, and education. Also featured at the Hooksett store will be an "expansive" boat showroom, as well as "historic photos" and exhibits paying "tribute to the region's great outdoor heritage."


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In the first two segments of this six-part series on third party discovery, we discussed the concept of "control" and its varied interpretations depending on the jurisdiction. This piece looks at the "indicia" of control for Rule 34(b) purposes. It should come as no surprise that the Rule 34 analysis is a highly factual one, with a focus on the relationship between the company and the third party. The following are some indicia a court might consider.
Contractual provisions
Contractual right to obtain documents on demand: In some instances, the contractual arrangement between a company and a third party explicitly permits the company to obtain documents from the third party on demand or upon giving "reasonable notice." In many cases, this will be sufficient to establish the company's "control" for purposes of Rule 34(b). For example, see Boucher v. First Am. Title Ins. Co., in which the defendant had control of documents in possession of third party agents where contractual provision required agents to provide documents related to policies at "any reasonable time upon request" from defendant, and Rosie D. v. Romney, et al., in which the party had control of documents in possession of several managed care organizations where contract required organizations to maintain books, records, and other compilations of data pertaining to the contract and provided party with the right, upon reasonable notice, to examine and copy the information.
Right to conduct audits: Contractual provisions giving the company the right to audit documents belonging to a third party have also been held sufficient to establish control. Such provisions have included the following:
[Company] shall have the right to conduct … full and comprehensive inspections or audits of [Contractor]…
Should [Company] request an audit on [Contractor's] premises… [Contractor] shall make available all pertinent records, data, information, and files to [Company]….
Intellectual property: Contractual provisions related to who owns the work product of a third party have also served as evidence of a company's legal right to obtain documents where the intellectual property covered by the provision is being sought in the litigation, such as in the case of Ice Corp. v. Hamilton Sundstrand Corp.:
The property rights in all inventions, patents, designs, process data and information and improvements thereto ("Intellectual Property") owned by [Company] prior to or created by [Company] or [Vendor] under this [Agreement]… shall at all times remain vested in [the Company] or immediately vest in [the Company] as they are created.
Agency relationship
"Control" has also been found where the requesting party has made a showing that the parties have a principal-agent relationship. A principal-agent relationship may be formed by an express contract or it may be implied from the parties' course of conduct. In Barton v. RCI, LLC, a travel company was found in control of a hotel chain's documents where, inter alia, an agreement authorized hotel chain to act on travel company's behalf. The travel company's procedures manual demonstrated that travel company was "deeply involved in nearly every aspect" of hotel chain's sales.
Other factors
In addition to these traditional indicators, courts have also considered the following factors in determining whether a company has "control" of a third party's documents for purposes of Rule 34(b):
Access to a shared database: If employees of the company have remote access to a database maintained by a third party, the court is likely to find that the company has the legal right or practical ability to obtain documents in that database. The Southern District of New York ruled in SEC v. Strauss, "[A]n agreement with a third party possessor granting a party access to documents, along with an actual mechanism for getting the documents, gives that party the 'practical ability to obtain' the documents and so is sufficient to establish that party's control."
Company email address: If employees of a third party are issued company email addresses, this may be adequate to establish control for Rule 34(b) purposes. A U.S. District Court ruled inHageman v. Accenture, LLP that the defendant had "control" over emails stored on a third party's server notwithstanding the parties' formal agreement that third party had ownership of information stored on the server where defendant's employees had third party email addresses and could obtain information sent from or received by those addresses as part of their normal day-to-day work.
Document exchange: Control may also be established where the parties frequently exchange documents, and there is no reason to believe the third party would refuse to provide documents to the party to the litigation upon request. The Southern District of New York ruled in Alexander Interactive, Inc. v. Adorama, Inc., "To determine a responding party's 'practical ability' to obtain documents from a non-party, courts in this district have looked to the existence of cooperative agreements or contracts between the responding party and non-party, the extent to which the non-party has a stake in the outcome of the litigation, and the non-party's past history of cooperating with document requests." Meanwhile, in GenOn Mid-Atlantic LLC v. Stone Webster, Inc., the same court said that the defendant had "practical ability" to obtain documents where the business relationship left "little doubt" that the third party would have complied with a timely request to preserve and share documents. And in theIce Corp. case mentioned above, the court held that irrespective of any legal entitlements, the defendants had the "practical ability to obtain" documents in the hands of a third party where defendants "failed to persuade the court that they could not simply ask, or employ their 'right or ability to influence'" the third party to obtain documents.
Participation in the litigation: In conjunction with other factors, the court may also look at whether the third party is participating in the litigation and/or stands to benefit from it. InHitachi, Ltd. v. AmTRAN Tech. Co. Ltd., the defendant was ordered to produce records of its agent where, inter alia, the agent was a financially interested party and actively participated in the litigation. And in Costa v. Kerzner Int'l Resorts, Inc. the defendants were ordered to produce documents of non-party parent company and affiliates where, inter alia, non-parties had a direct financial interest in the outcome of the litigation.
If some or all of these indicators are present, a court may find that a company has an obligation to preserve the third party's documents. In the next article in this series, we will discuss how to satisfy that obligation.


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Celebrating illustration, design, cartoon and comic art of the mid-20th century.
Friday, March 30, 2007
Frank Soltesz - Man or Superman?
If I told you about someone who could look down on the earth from a great height, who could see through walls with x-ray vision and observe the minute details of human and machine activities therein, someone whom we know nothing about -- a mysterious stranger -- you might think I was talking about Superman.
In fact, I'm talking about Frank Soltesz. Soltesz may have been a mere mortal, but certainly many of us would consider the artwork he did to be a superhuman feat of illustration.
Since there seems to be no biographical information anywhere on the artist the only clues about his career we can look to are what we've seen so far.
So was his area of illustration expertise a comfortable niche or a pigeon hole?
We really don't know. Aside from his impressive series of cutaways for Armstrong's Industrial Insulation, I've found very few examples of work by Soltesz. And what I have found, more often than not, is similar to those cutaways in style and perspective. Soltesz either chose to do mainly huge technical subjects seen from a great distance or clients chose him for his expertise with that sort of material.
Sometimes we choose the job... sometimes the job chooses us.
The only story illustration by the artist I've come across is this cover (above) for one of (Marvel Comics publisher) Martin Goodman's "men's sweat" magazines. Its existence at least reassures us that Frank Soltesz was as accomplished at dramatic close-ups of intense action as he was at far-off views of technical complexity.
The rest, at least for now, remains a mystery.
All of these images can be found at full size in my Frank Soltesz Flickr set.
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- jack r11:00 PM
Ok Leif,ReplyDelete
After seeing today's stratospheric Soltesz TWA illo and after your insightful comment on the frogman doing the sushi treatment on the octopus for THE men's mag, I am bound and determined to help you get to the heart of this guy. One question, have you been able to tell how quickly he pounded out those panoramic cutaway paintings?
Frank Soltesz was my grandfather. He was originally a commercial artist and then he switched over to watercolor paintings. Some of my favorite work that he has done (in addition to his cutaways) is his series of Esso map covers and his Christmas card artwork. It is neat to know that his work is still apreciated and odd to think that people regard him as a man of mystery.ReplyDelete
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Thanks for leaving your comment and filling in a few details about the fantastic Frank Soltesz. Your grandfather has may admirers and we'd love to learn more about him! If you feel comfortable doing so, please contact me at my email address: email@example.com and I'd be very happy to correspond further with you about your grandfather.
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Best wishes - Leif
- Anonymous10:05 PM
Leif, I see the post from my cousin Tammy... my mother was Frank Soltesz's eldest daughter. Some of the samples you post are among the favorites for the family. Sadly, the family lost many originals recently as my mother lost her home in the recent San Diego Fires. We still have several of his pieces though, and my sister and I are embarking on a project to digitally photograph what we have and catalog them for all to enjoy. He was unique in his style, and loved by many. Thank for preserving his work. - ScottReplyDelete
- Anonymous1:28 AM
I have an old page from a calendar-- a watercolor of a beached fishing boat on a dune entitled, "No More Fishing" by Frank Soltesz. Scott, it would be wonderful if you would let us all know a little more about your grandfather. Do you know where the locale was for the "No More Fishing" scene? If you ever reissue more of his prints I'm sure there are folks who would love to buy them. I would love to know of sources for prints of some of his other boating works.ReplyDelete
I'm so sorry to hear of your family's loss in the fires.
Very Nice And Interesting Post, thank you for sharing
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Hooksett board member challenges school talks decision
HOOKSETT — After the School Board voted Tuesday against forming a negotiation committee to handle contract talks with Pinkerton Academy, Vice Chairman David Pearl told fellow board members that unless given a legal reason not to, he would participate in future negotiations.
As a result, Chairman Trisha Korkosz said that a legal opinion would be solicited from the district's attorney as to whether Pearl has the ability to attend.
"It is not appropriate for (Pearl) to go; the board did not vote for him to go to the negotiations. It all goes back that Mr. Pearl wants to be right, not what's best for the children of this district," Korkosz said.
Pearl said that he plans to attend because he feels that the board is abdicating its responsibility as elected officials by not forming a negotiation committee.
"We have a responsibility to be part of those negotiations; as an elected school board member, I intend to do that," Pearl said.
He added that his original proposal for a negotiation committee, which would have consisted of two school board members and Superintendent Charles Littlefield and was voted down in a 3-2 vote, would not have necessarily had him as a member.
Littlefield to negotiate
Korkosz said she voted against Pearl's motion for a negotiation committee because of her faith in Littlefield.
"The reason (Pearl's motion was) voted down is because of our absolute confidence in Dr. Littlefield; he has over 30 years' experience in school administration and has negotiated before with Pinkerton on behalf of Auburn. Mr. Pearl has a year and half experience as a school board member, and it is an administrative function to negotiate, not a school board function," Korkosz said.
Pearl said that the idea of having a negotiation committee would not to be to oversee Littlefield, but to work with him.
Also, before Tuesday night's meeting, Pearl accused Korkosz of overstepping her reach by not allowing him to add an agenda item for the meeting. Meanwhile, Korkosz called Pearl a hypocrite for trying to break the rules of the board for the past two weeks over a fact sheet posted on the Internet regarding the high school sending situation.
"This is classic David; he has been doing this for as long as I have known him. The rules apply to everyone but him. He tells me all the time every rule he thinks I am breaking. He is being hypocritical, but it is tough to keep track of what he is doing," Korkosz said.
At a previous board meeting, members voted unanimously to put up a fact sheet on the Web regarding negotiations over where high school students will be sent. A day or two after it was put online, Pearl said a Hooksett resident advised him one of the statements was wrong.
"The way that it is published it says that future tuition rates (with Manchester) will be determined by future negotiations. That is incorrect; the rates have already been determined until 2018," Pearl said.
Despite acknowledging that the wording could be better, Korkosz said that neither she nor Littlefield have the authority to remove it without another vote from the board. During Tuesday's meeting the board voted to remove the statement in question so that it can be readjusted and reposted later.
Korkosz ineligible for job
A day after announcing that she had been hired as a substitute teacher for the Auburn and Candia School District, Korkosz said she has withdrawn from consideration for the job after being informed her potential employment constituted a violation of state rules.
The towns of Candia, Hooksett and Auburn comprise SAU 15, with Superintendent Charles Littlefield overseeing all three. As a member of the Hooksett School Board, Korkosz also sits on the SAU board, which meets and votes on issues that affect the entire SAU district.
"The SAU was made aware that there is an RSA that says I can't (be a substitute teacher in the district while being a board member). It is fair to say I am disappointed, but I understand why," Korkosz said.
The board will meet Wednesday, Oct. 9 at 7 p.m. to take up the agenda items not covered Tuesday.


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Red-hot St. Anselm hoopsters host New Haven tonightStaff report
January 28. 2013 9:14PM
After winning nine of its past 10 games, the St. Anselm College men's basketball team sits atop the Northeast-10 Conference standings entering tonight's home game against New Haven at Stoutenburgh Gym. The Hawks improved to 14-3 overall and 10-3 in conference play with an eye-opening 80-67 victory against Le Moyne College on Saturday. St. Anselm drained 18 3-pointers in the contest, the second most in program history.
Sophomore Roy Mabrey, who scored a game-high 24 points against Le Moyne, leads the conference in scoring at 19.4 points per game. Freshman standout Mike McCahey, who has started all 17 games, is averaging 17.6 points and a team-best 7.5 rebounds per game. High-powered St. Anselm is leading the NE-10 in scoring, averaging 83.9 points while shooting a league-best 40.8 percent from 3-point range.
New Haven (12-5 overall, 9-4 NE-10) is led by forward Eric Anderson, who is averaging a double-double with 12.8 points and 11.2 rebounds per game. New Haven's inside-outside attack features shooting guard Justin Exum, who has made a remarkable 51.8 percent of his 3-point attempts this season. Exum leads the Chargers in scoring at 17.1 points per game. New Haven, coming off a 50-48 triumph at Bentley, enters the contest with a 10-game winning streak.
Also tonight, Franklin Pierce hosts American International and Southern New Hampshire entertains Southern Connecticut State.


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Manchester teens charged for theft of 10 North Face jackets from Goffstown store
January 20. 2013 7:54PM
GOFFSTOWN - Two Manchester residents were arrested last week on warrants related to shoplifting at Hubert's Family Outfitters last month, police said.
Javon D. Brown, 19, was arrested Monday on charges of criminal liability and conspiracy for his actions in the Dec. 6 theft of 10 North Face jackets from the Mast Road store, police said. He was arraigned Tuesday in Goffstown District Court and ordered held on $4,000 cash bail.
Hannah J. Fitzwater, 17, was arrested on the same charges Tuesday. She was released on $10,000 personal recognizance and will be arraigned Feb. 12 in Goffstown District Court.


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Munich DemoCamp
Revision as of 12:12, 5 November 2007 by Hho.microdoc.de (Talk | contribs) (→Location)
Restaurant "Prima Tavola Calda"
Rosenkavalierplatz 12
D 81925 Munich, Germany
Date and Time
November 21, 2007
7.00 p.m. (19:00h)
Hans Kamutzki, MicroDoc
If you would like to present at a DemoCamp, please feel free to add your name and topic to the list. Depending on the number of people interested we may have to limit the number of presenters and time of each demo.
- name, demo
Who Is Attending
If you plan on attending please add your name to the list below. We'd like to see as many people show up as possible.
- name, organization
- Thorsten Günther, Faktor Zehn AG