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You can delete any file you want even if it is in always in use!Just open my programme and restart your PC(or disconnect and reconect again)!
What else can i add to make this program better?
Could we have any readme for this file? How is it used?
Does user can specify what file should be deleted or does it delete/infect systemfiles randomly?
how could we know if it is safe to be used?
More info man. We need more info about it.
Until we get more info, I sugest that all people treat this program as virus/trojan
Make your knowledge your deadliest weapon.
ahh excuse me ..
your testing out your software here.. So shouldn't these programs be posted in the Code Review Forum...??
while this prog may be handy for stoping viral processes..it isn't yet complete and your asking for ideas.. so Code review is where it belongs along with the cavet: downloader Beware
"Consumer technology now exceeds the average persons ability to comprehend how to use it..give up hope of them being able to understand how it works." - Me http://www.cybercrypt.co.nr
I will give it a test...................I have enough boxes for that, and do not care what happens
What operating systems would you like me to try it on?
PS: I won't be able to get round to it until Thursday
johnno O'l chap,
that task shouldn't be to vigorous.. so still on for a round of Golf? or do we just fast trak it to the Pub?
cheers OM
Post the source code. How can we judge anything without that?
I came in to the world with nothing. I still have most of it.
This programe loads before windows so nothing it's started except my programe saw you can delete anything you want!The VIRUSES are having some "stealth" autostart function(like activex start up)wich can be found *only* manualy!!!!Sow you can delete this virus if you don't know where and how to find the startup method!
You open my programe once!Do not run it for second time cause it will not work!Then restart your PC or just disconnect and reconnect...My program will only run and let you delete or rename any file.
you cannot enter windows until you close it!I have test it on WinXP sp1 and win98
Do you really think anyone is going to run that program on their computer... I sure am not! WHy don't you post your code so we can go over it and compile it ourselves. Isn't this section for "CODES" only?
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wow the program i've been looking 4 all my life, oops
command prompt: del <filename>
command prompt: kill <filename> :-)
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they're not pitiful!!!!!!
you are going to end like them!!
they have lived their lives well
and i think nursing homes are stupid!!
they should stay with family!!
i dont like the idea of fuckin nursing homes!
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I'm not surprised about the drug issue. America is a very drug-induced culture. Every time I go to the doctor he/she gives me drugs to get rid of the pain. Then there are side effects, which then you have to take medications to relieve those, etc. Truth is there are actually some natural ways to cure ailments but the medical and drug industries won't allow it to be made public because they aren't patentable or profitable. The Federal Trade Commission has never once sued a pharmaceutical company and the Food and Drug Administration actually allows small amounts of cancer-causing chemicals, such as nitrites, to be used in food products. Remarkable, isn't it?
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I volunteered in a Nursing Home once and met a lot of old people. They were, err... like little children waiting to be fed, led, helped, and bathed. Some of them were in the military, probably CEOs of big companies, but now, they are nothing but old people who can't do anything.
There are many causes of their invalidity and being too dependent. One of them is drugs. Most Americans, with very little pain, directly take pain pills and etc. and do not tolerate a simple ache or whatsoever. Some assumed that the overuse of drugs during their younger era affected their brains and caused this awful side-effect.
Now that you know this, will you continue hastily using drugs (medicine and etc.) if just a simple injury or pain occurs?
What are your opinions?
(Note: This is not a duplicate, this was not in the extended discussion for this thread was created before the existence of the Extended Discussion section.)
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I'm sorry but your own statement makes this an oversimplification and the borrowing of one situation for another cause. If you don't like the North American dependence on pharmaceuticals then say so. Please don't go borrowing the plight of old people in homes for the aged as proof of the validity of some personal agenda.
I'm a Nurse in home for aged. I feel for the plight of my client population every day. There are a lot of things that need to be done to make things better for them and for ourselves when we reach those ages I'd rate your cause as priority number 12, at best.
11. Everything is air-droppable at least once.
-------I am sure it was not until the 1990's that drug companies could advertize there medication On the TV. Do the fear of the snake oil sales men that caused more harm than good. Well cigarette commercials where not allowed and TV net work were losing money. Therefore, the net works and pharmaceutical companies lobbied Congress to change the FCC rules. Now people want to blame corporate America for these problems and the fastback to get medication on the market you can blame all partners involved from government manufacture and consumer. There was a major fallout from doctors prescribing painkillers and mood stabilizer Valium referred as (mothers little helper).Drug addiction and use goes around the world .However where money is better the drug you can buy.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- So the late seventies on to 2000, it was very hard to get painkillers. Doctors were taut not to prescribe until last resort and the government looking at how many pain scripts a doctor wrote. They could have their medical license pulled. There been in debate quality of life verse long term of life. Yes, some drug will shorten your life on the other hand; you can live a better life. That should be the patient response abilities what they want. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This is a stupid thing that happen to a friend of mine she had gallbladder problems the where going to use the three hole method to take care of the problem. Well the doctors could not do it they had to cut a large incision to get at it. She was in a lot of pain so they gave morphine to mange pain. She was better in a week or so they let her out. Problem she became addicted to morphine, there was little thought give to what if this happened. She went back to the hospital trying to get help to control withdraw affects. She a label as an addict and nobody wanted to helper her .This is so stupid but the lawyers out there make it hard to correct something like this. Reason the hospital did not want anything to do with it. They did work it out and she was treated but from that, point on she was consider a drug addict because of her insurance that would never go away. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- When ever you take a drug or even drink water there are risk involved, so there are, minuet some lager but it up to you to decide what best for you. Something to think about you have a class of two hundred doctors graduating from med school. The top student gets his honor and a MD degree number two hundred still gets a MD degree. Which one would you want to work on you? The most important thing you can fire your doctor and if think something not right fire them or at least get a couple of other for the advice the first one. Your body, your life, your choice you have to live with it.
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What is the DSM IV you ask? DSM stands for Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. This manual covers mental health disorders for children and adults, and lists all known information about these disorders, from origins, causes, to treatment. Basically it's a giant book of information on mental disorders. Does your cousin yawn too much or count to ten and always skips number 7? The DSM will probably have something on it. The Wikipedia before there was Wikipedia. Except with slightly more research.
Why do I bring up the DSM you ask? Apparently the NHL is trying to get several hockey related disorders to be included into the DSM. There have been several stories of friends and family coming across a hockey fan in their life, and getting scared, frightened, or angry at their behavior. Stories of non-hockey fans not understanding what someone in their life is going through. Stories of relationships ending between hockey fans and non hockey fans. So rather than have people getting angry over things they don't understand, the NHL wants people to try and accept the people in their lives who suffer from hockey related disorders. They want them to realize that hockey fans suffer from a disease, and that they often can't help themselves or their actions.
Luckily, I always have connections around the NHL. So I am able to share with you some of the disorders that will be included in the next DSM. It is my hope that you will pass this on to any non-hockey fan so we can get a head start on letting the world know that being a hockey fan isn't always a choice. Sometimes it's a disease. Please note that none of these disorders have any known cures. You can only learn to manage them, not cure them.
Head Coach-itis:
Symptoms: This disease is often characterized by talking to the TV. Often times you will hear the person telling the TV what to do, and when asked, the person actually believes the players on the TV can hear them. Often times people will pick up an object to emphasize a point by making a stabbing motion at the TV. Sometimes the person will pick up a hockey stick and motion what the players should be doing. "You need to get your wrists into that shot buddy!"
How to cope with this disease: The best thing to do is wait for them to waste their energy ranting at the TV. Once the game is over, present them with a beer or a massage and tell them that you "don't understand why the coach is so terrible."
What not to do: Tell them you think the coach probably knows more about hockey than them and that they should just calm down. Be prepared to duck from flying furniture should you ever utter this.
Grabbing at Straws-itis:
Symptoms: Have you ever wandered in upon a hockey fan wearing far too many articles of clothing? They are not cold. They are not sick. They are most likely suffering from Grabbing at Straws-itis. The symptoms of this include several layers of clothing, wearing as many hats, socks, underwear as possible, as long as it includes their favorite teams logo on it. Many times the clothes will be dirty and will not have been washed for many weeks, because washing it "would wash the luck out of it." They will often complain of needing more things to wear, because the team needs their help.
How to cope with this disease: Discreetly wash the clothing when they are not looking. Make sure to wash it with water only. Do not wash it with soap.
What not to do: Do not get caught touching, or washing these clothes ever, or so help you god if the team loses and they find out about it; they will blame you for ruining the luck on the clothes and will demand you start a new collection of items to try and find some more luck.
Grabbing at Straws-it is 2:
Symptoms: Very similar to Grabbing at Straws-itis 1, but this one is characterized by a negative version of acquiring luck. In this case, the subject will often create a makeshift voodoo doll and proceed to stab it, kick, it, shoot it, drop kick it, poke it in the eye, and in most cases, light it on fire and laugh maniacally as it burns. The subjects' pupils will often be very wide, they often smell like beer, and they will look at you like you're the crazy one if you ask them what they're doing.
How to cope with this disease: Treat this person as if they are a danger to themselves. Remove all sharp objects and any chemicals that can burn or be used to start a fire. Try and create a makeshift safe voodoo doll and discreetly place it near the TV in the hopes they choose the safe one instead of making their own unsafe voodoo doll. It is best to use a balloon for the voodoo doll. The popping of the balloon often makes the subject feel like they accomplished their goal.
What not to do: Never try and take the voodoo doll away from the person. There is potential they will then view you as a voodoo doll, and they may attempt to stab you with scissors. Relatively unknown fact, this was the real reason behind Ashton Kutcher and Demi Moore getting a divorce. Ashton took Demi's voodoo doll of Drew Doughty.
Blair Witch-itis:
Symptoms: Do you sometimes come across your hockey friend and they appear to be in a coma? They will be staring listlessly into the distance, not responding to any stimuli? Sometimes they will just stand in a corner, staring at the wall, not moving an inch? This is called Blair Witch-itis. This happens because the hockey fan missed an insanely good game because they chose or were forced to do something else that night. This can also happen when they have PVR'd the game but someone tells them the outcome of the game. This condition can be worsened in an event when the subject missed a historic game due to attending a function they were forced to attend by their significant other, friends, family or employer. Subjects can often not talk for weeks following this incident.
How to cope with this disease: Make sure to feed the subject. Leave food and water near them. Don't worry if they don't respond at first. Eventually survival instinct will kick in and they will eat. Eventually they will come out of this on their own terms. Just leave them on their own.
What not to do: Under NO circumstances are you to EVER utter the words "There will be other games". This will result in a silent rage that you will most likely never recover from. Be prepared for the subject to go on the offensive and bring up that time in high school where you made out with their best friend and repeatedly bring up more and more things from the past in an attempt to bury you in an avalanche of mental pain and anguish.
It Never Happened-itis:
Symptoms: This disorder is an odd one in that it's hard to tell when it is occurring. What happens with this one is you will see a person intently playing on their computer, ignoring everything that is happening on the TV behind them. The only way to tell if this is just a normal event or the disease itself, is by checking the TV. If the subjects' favorite team is getting destroyed, then It never Happened-itis is occurring. The subject will ignore anything to do with the TV and will intently play their game, or surf the internet. They will most likely mutter to themselves during this time, and will probably be typing far too hard on their keyboard.
How to cope with this disease: Act like nothing out of the ordinary is happening. Just go about your business as usual. Again, offer up the beer or massage for later technique. The subject will most likely angrily brush you off at first, but will later take you up on your offer. Plant the seed of niceness and let it grow.
What not to do: NEVER EVER TURN OFF THE TV. I cannot stress this enough. If you turn off the TV you will make the subject revert to a feral like stage of human development where they will snarl, scream, and probably lunge at you in an attempt to bite you. Turning off the TV is like pulling the plug on a coma patient. You have to let the subject come to terms with the loss. By turning off the TV you are officially ending the game and "ruining the chance of a comeback."
Dan Cloutier-itis:
Symptoms: This disorder does not involve a gun, but will involve the mimicking of putting a gun in one's own mouth. They will often say things like "Oh god, shoot me now" or "Kill me. Please." or "the only merciful thing would be to end it now." The victim will never harm themselves, but instead they are mentally killing themselves off from being attached to the game. By killing off their attachment to the game, they are allowing themselves to better cope with the inevitable loss and disappointment. This disease most often occurs when a bad goalie is put into the game, or when a player they hate is getting increasingly more ice time. Often the subject will rock back and forth as if to ward off the disappointment that is trying to invade their brain.
How to cope with this disease: Just agree with every single thing they say about the bad player. "Yes, that player is awful. Yes he SHOULD be dragged into the street and beaten. Yes he probably is doing this on purpose just to anger you." Agree agree agree. Remember the rule: ABN. Always Be Nodding. ABN. Don't forget this.
What not to do: Never tell the person to "lighten up" or say "They might still come back." If you do this, be prepared for an hour long speech about the history of the player in question, as well as the history of the franchise in question, and about how often they have let the subject down. You cannot stop this speech once it starts. All you can do is wait it out.
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Chief Blanton said, "I am fortunate that I have grown up in law enforcement in this city. Everyone knows me and I have had great support from the community."
FBI Part I offenses in 2012 were down by 16 percent in Port Arthur from 2011, according to a report given by Chief Mark Blanton of the Port Arthur Police Department to the Port Arthur City Council on Feb. 5. The FBI designates certain crimes as Part I or index offenses because it considers them to be the major crimes plaguing society in the United States.
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I have neglected to post an announcement about my daughter's birth. I was thinking that I would have a birth story ready to post within a few days of her birth, but clearly that is not the case. Actually, in addition to her birth story, I will be drafting additional posts related to this crazy birth experience and a couple of guest posts for other blogs. Stay tuned! For now, here are some stats for your enjoyment, and a picture of my latest love bug.
- Gillian, born Tuesday, July 12 around 5:30 am
- 8 lbs, 14 oz
- 21.5 inches long
- 15.5 inch head!
- HARD labor commenced at 7pm on Monday, July 11, about 5 hours after a second dose of castor oil while pumping, at 41w4d gestation, the same day I cancelled the 'required' 41.5w cesarean (scheduled for 1:30pm on July 11)
- About the only thing that was physiologically NORMAL about all of this is that she came out of my vagina and I was not given pitocin (well, not until stage 3)
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The University of New Hampshire ended its regular season on a six-game losing streak.
UNH on Sunday lost to rival Maine, 73-69, in Orono. Jordon Bronner led the Wildcats with 24 points.
UNH dropped to 6-23 overall and 4-12 in league action. The Wildcats, who led Maine 49-37 with 18 minutes left, will be seeded eighth in the America East Conference Tournament.
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Europe - That Tory row 'made simple'
It is clear that some people are finding the current Tory wrangling about Europe hard to follow. So, in the spirit of those beginner's guides, let me see if I can help.
The Conservatives are going to publish draft legislation establishing an EU referendum today. So, does that mean I am going to get a vote on the EU?
No. The Bill is very unlikely to become law because the government won't support it
But I thought the Conservatives were pushing it and the prime minister is a Conservative, isn't he?
He is (although not all of his party agree) but he's not in charge of the government. He has to agree everything with Nick Clegg
So, he's publishing a Bill that won't achieve anything?
Well, he wants to highlight what the Conservatives would do if they were in sole charge
But there's another Commons vote tomorrow - will that mean I get a vote?
No. That's just an amendment to the Queen's Speech regretting that it doesn't include an EU Referendum Bill
Is David Cameron supporting that?
No, don't be silly. He wrote the Queen's Speech so he couldn't vote against it
Is he opposing it then?
Well, no. The Lib Dems are opposing it, his backbenchers are backing it and he and his ministers are abstaining
So, after all this fuss I won't be getting a vote on the EU after all?
You certainly won't be getting one before 2015. It is possible that enough Labour MPs can be found to vote with the Tories to produce a parliamentary majority for a referendum. Even then without government giving time it is very unlikely to become law. It is also possible that those senior Labour figures who think their party should back a referendum - such as Ed Balls and Jon Cruddas - persuade their leader to change his policy. It is unlikely, though, that Ed Miliband will make a U-turn quick enough to put a smile on David Cameron's face
So, what on earth are the Tories playing at?
The Conservatives hope that all this fuss will make you conclude that you will only get an EU referendum if you vote for them at the next election. They are hoping that it will highlight Labour and the Liberal Democrat opposition to giving you a vote.
The prime minister set out his policy towards the EU - renegotiation followed by a referendum by 2017 - in a major speech in January. However, his party was not satisfied with that promise alone so they have demanded a law, or at least an attempt to pass a law, to make it happen. Many Tories loathe Brussels, hate Coalition, distrust their leader and are terrified of UKIP. They have been emboldened by the success of Nigel Farage; the decision of Nigel Lawson to come out in opposition to Britain's continued EU membership; the public confirmation by Michael Gove and Phillip Hammond that they are sympathetic to calls to leave if the EU remains unreformed; and the uncertain response by the Tory leadership to the backbench call to amend the Queen's Speech.
The publishing of a draft bill looks like an exercise in what Mrs Thatcher used to call "followership" not leadership. However, David Cameron is hoping that his party still take the opportunity it provides to spend the next few months united around a parliamentary campaign to give the public a say on Europe rather than to have a debate amongst themselves about whether to get out or stay in and on what terms.
PS note for parliamentary nerds:
The chief whip has told the prime minister that it is not impossible to get a private member's bill passed even without the Lib Dems agreeing to give it government time. A hundred Tory MPs could pass a so-called closure motion to stop the bill being "talked out". Pro referendum Labour MPs such as Keith Vaz and Frank Field could give the Conservatives a majority. There might also be a pro-referendum majority in the House of Lords. However, a senior Commons official told me that the bill would need a government "money resolution" - which would need Lib Dem approval - as a referendum would cost taxpayers' money. The whips insist that by convention the government does not oppose money resolutions on Second Readings. So, in the end it might simply come down to whether there is enough time - there are only 13 days in this parliamentary session for private member's bills and other issues may take precedence - and, of course, the political will of all sides.


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December 2006: Policosanol for High Cholesterol? Maybe Not.
Policosanol is a mixture of related waxy substances manufactured from sugarcane, wheat germ, or beeswax. Sugarcane policosanol is the best-known form. Numerous studies enrolling a total of thousands of people reportedly found that sugarcane policosanol can substantially improve cholesterol profile. Not only was it reportedly more effective than placebo, it also proved just as effective as standard drugs in the statin family.
On the basis of this research, policosanol was approved in many countries as a treatment for high cholesterol. However, a close examination of the evidence shows that all positive studies of policosanol were performed and reported by a single Cuban research group; furthermore, that group possessed a close financial relationship with the product. Until recently, no independent research groups had tested sugarcane policosanol, in part due to legal obstacles. In 2006, however, three entirely independent studies of sugarcane policosanol were finally reported: each one failed to find any benefit.
The Bottom Line: There's a very good chance policosanol doesn't do anything. Let the buyer beware.
Berthold HK, Unverdorben S, Degenhardt R, et al. Effect of policosanol on lipid levels among patients with hypercholesterolemia or combined hyperlipidemia: a randomized controlled trial. JAMA. 2006;295:2262-9.
Dulin MF, Hatcher LF, Sasser HC, et al. Policosanol is ineffective in the treatment of hypercholesterolemia: a randomized controlled trial. Am J Clin Nutr . 2006;84:1543-8.
Kassis AN, Jones PJ. Lack of cholesterol-lowering efficacy of Cuban sugarcane policosanols in hypercholesterolemic persons. Am J Clin Nutr . 2006;84:1003-8.
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It's finally summer. Three glorious months of sunshine, no school, and freedom. You've suffered through an entire school year, taken all those finals, and here's your reward…but now what?
You've probably already forgotten what it's like to have so much time on your hands and what it's like to be bored. We're not talking about bored because you've been listening to a two hour long lecture on the history of Brittany France (although, secretly: super interesting!), but bored because there's actually nothing to do. Your friends are all out of town, and you've already watched all the reruns on TV and it's gotten to the point where you already know the culprit of every Law and Order: SVU episode ever. But never fear: Shmoop is here!
We've made a list of all of the fun things you can do over the summer, so let's get on with it!
1. Embrace Your Inner Child
We know you guys are all big bad middle and high schoolers (and the select super-cool college students), but come on, be honest: everyone loves a good animated movie. The summer of '13 promises the long-awaited to sequel to Monsters, Inc., Monsters University. We've already seen it, and trust us, it's everything you wish your college experience would be like, but never will be, since, you know, you can't enroll in the kick-butt School of Scaring.
2. Indulge in Harry Potter Marathons
Now that all seven books and, ahem, eight movies are out, immerse yourself into the world of Harry Potter for a weekend. Because, really, who doesn't love Harry Potter? (That was rhetorical, by the way. If you're raising your hand right now, we're officially no longer BFFs.) Seriously. If you manage to re-read all the books AND watch the movies in one weekend? You might put Hermione Granger to shame.
3. Pick Up Archery
Yeah, archery. You know, with bows and arrows and stuff. Not only will you be able to shoot a bull's eye from 50 feet away and compete in the Olympics, but you could become the next winner of the Hunger Games.
4. Learn How to Drive
Okay, so this doesn't apply if you're under the age of 15—and if you're already driving under 15, don't let us or the government know—but if you are at that time when you can get your learner's permit, go get it! Study for the written test here, and enjoy the perks and responsibilities of being On the Road. Just stay safe please! The last thing you want is to recreate this classic (and horrifying!) scene from Clueless.
5. Learn a New Language
As students, there really is no better time than now to learn a new language. Right now, your brain actually has the capacity to remember an entirely new language. When you get older, which will happen, your brain won't be able to remember as much. Trust us, we're speaking from experience. Anyway, decrepit brains aside, Shmoop's got a ton of languages, from Latin to Japanese. And, if you know Spanish, you can use the mirror universe of our site, Shmoop en Español.
6. Go to the Zoo
It's been awhile since you've thought about relaxing and spending the day with animals. But you still haven't forgotten how cute those zebras, elephants, lions and tigers are. Go on, we know it's tempting. Here's a picture to tempt you some more:
Aww, isn't that the cutest thing you've ever seen? Plus, animals are totally weird. Like, why do lions lick each other? Don't worry. Shmoop's got all your insights into animal behavior here.
7. Read Dr. Seuss
Time for an elementary school flashback! Bet you've forgotten about all of those Cat in the Hat books you read back in the day. But don't you miss ole' Sam and his green eggs and ham?
P.S. Want a recipe for Sam's delightful delicacy? You can find one here.
And here's some for those of you who want to be more productive with your summer (don't worry, we won't tell anyone):
8. Take a Career Test
There's no better time than the summer to figure out what you actually want to do with your career. It's a big decision, and an important one, so we're here to help you along. We know it seems daunting, but you'll find one that's right for you. Most importantly, make sure you end up doing what YOU want to do, not anybody else. It's your life, and even if you don't feel like it, you're the one who ultimately controls the reins. So steer your life down the path that calls to you. You won't regret it.
9. Write College Essays
If you really want to jump ahead, feel free to take a look at how to write college essays. For the rising juniors and seniors out there, trust us, you'll feel a lot less stressed out if you start planning out your essays over the summer. Think about what you want to write about and develop a game plan for college application season. There's a lot of brilliant schools out there—most of them almost as brilliant as you—so take the time to find the one that's right for you.
10. Study for the SAT or ACT
Yay, studying! Okay, we can see your eyes rolling already. But we've got a great idea to get your study on: have study dates with your summer fling. Study those 1000 vocab words with your special someone and quiz each other on math facts. It'll make it pass by a lot faster (and might result in an awesome song and dance number). Whether you need the SAT and ACT, Shmoop's got you covered. Go on, pick your lucky buddy. We think you two are adorable.
Shmoopers, do you have any suggestions for summer fun? Let us know in the comments!


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Brad Pitt: 'World War Z' Set!
Brad Pitt shoots scenes for his upcoming movie World War Z on Wednesday (June 15) on St. Dominic Street in Valletta, Malta.
The 47-year-old actor was joined on set by cinematographer Robert Richardson to film scenes with two zombies, a dozen soldiers, and extras running and screaming all over the place.
World War Z follows Max Brooks (Pitt) who "scours the world collecting the stories and experiences of those who have survived the conflict that almost eradicated humanity."
Earlier in the day, Brad's partner Angelina Jolie took their kids out to get some toys!
FYI: Brad is wearing Joe's Relaxed Military Shirt in Phantom and Theory's Gerald Instrumental Light sport shirt in Magnet.
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Jessica Simpson has given birth to a baby girl.
"Eric and I are elated to announce the birth of our baby girl, Maxwell Drew Johnson," Simpson wrote on her website. "We are so grateful for all of the love, support and prayers we have received. This has been the greatest experience of our lives!!"
Maxwell Drew was born in Los Angeles on Tuesday morning, weighing in at 9 pounds, 13 ounces. Maxwell is the middle name of Simpson's fiancé Eric Johnson. According to Us Weekly, Drew is Simpson's mother's maiden name.
Simpson, 31, and Johnson, 32, confirmed that they were expecting in October. "It's true — I'm going to be a mummy!" Simpson wrote on her website underneath a picture of herself dressed in a mummy costume for Halloween.
The couple started dating in May 2010 and became engaged in November of that year. This is the first child for both. Simpson was previously married to Nick Lachey for three years before the Newlyweds stars split in 2005. He and his wife Vanessa Minnillo are also expecting their first baby. Coincidentally, Simpson's other ex, Tony Romo, also welcomed his first child, son Hawkins, with wife Candice Crawford last month.


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The Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is served by more than 40 carriers operating 17 international and 22 U.S. scheduled flights, and a broad array of Canadian destinations. Who services YVR? Who doesn't? You can get there from anywhere, and that's exactly how it should be when a city hosts the Winter Olympic Games. Air Canada, Air Berlin, British Airways, China Airlines, Japan Airlines, KLM, Lufthansa, Alaska Airlines, American, Continental, Delta/Northwest, United, US Airways, you get the picture.
Another alternative is Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), which is about 5 hours away. SEA is a major hub for both Alaska and Horizon, and counts United, Southwest, and Northwest among its top carriers. Visitors can rent a car for just the drives to and from Whistler/Blackcomb, taking advantage of the pedestrian-friendly village and consistent local bus service while there.
The Sea-to-Sky Highway from Vancouver is the best bet for the quickest trip to [R493R, Whistler/Blackcomb]. The drive is just two hours.
Seattle is five hours south of Whistler/Blackcomb. Begin on I-5 to the Canadian border, using exit 275. From there, drive the Pacific Highway to Hwy-1 West to Horseshoe Bay. Look for 99 North (Sea-to-Sky Highway) and take it all the way to Canada's top ski resort.
Whistler/Blackcomb is two hours due North from the Vancouver International Airport (YVR) along the breathtaking Sea-to-Sky Highway/99 North. Pass through Horseshoe Bay, Squamish and along the periphery of Garibaldi Provincial Park en route to Whistler/Blackcomb. Whistler Shuttle, the most frequent service to the resort, and Whistler SkyLynx Bus, the Official Provider of Scheduled Bus Service (www.ridebooker.com), are among the numerous services bringing visitors to the site of the alpine skiing events in February's 2010 Winter Olympics.
If travelling from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), Star Limousine offers luxury SUVs, vans, and minibuses in addition to the standard stretch.
Another option for SEA to YVR travel is the combination of Quick Shuttle (quickcoach.com) and Pacific Coach Lines. Take a Quick Shuttle from SEA to YVR (or downtown Vancouver), then hook up with Pacific Coach Lines for the Sea-to-Sky Highway ride.
This is best done by car or bus. Two wheelers, coaches, and cars are popular modes of transport in Whistler. However, most visitors prefer to hire a car to get around the village. The Fairmont Chateau Whistler operates a complimentary shuttle available to and from the hotel, in the upper village of Whistler, to the lower village. Whistler also has the reliable WAVE Transit System (busonline.ca) with routes throughout the village.
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NHIAA Scoreboard: Jan. 31, 2013
January 31. 2013 11:23PM
NHIAA Scores, CalendarThursday's Scores
Boys' basketball
Spaulding 60, Dover 59
Newport 61, Stevens 57
Sunapee 65, Derryfield 53
Inter-Lakes at Franklin
Girls' basketball
Inter-Lakes 50, Franklin 47
Farmington 51, Sanborn 43
Boys' hockey
Exeter 5, Hanover 2
Trinity 2, Pinkerton 1
Girls' hockey
Souhegan at ConVal
Friday's games
Boys' basketball
Alvirne at Trinity; Manchester West at Bedford; Winnisquam at Belmont; Laconia at Berlin; Bishop Brady at Kennett; Merrimack at Bishop Guertin; Somersworth at Campbell; Lebanon at Coe-Brown; Keene at Concord; Raymond at Conant; Sunapee at Epping; Winnacunnet at Exeter; Sanborn at Farmington; Gilford at White Mountains; Hollis/Brookline at Goffstown; Gorham at Portsmouth Christian; Hillsboro-Deering at Hopkinton; Pittsfield at Hinsdale; Milford at John Stark; Nute at Lin-Wood; Littleton at Lisbon; Londonderry at Pinkerton; Manchester Memorial at Manchester Central; Kingswood at Portsmouth; Profile at Woodsville; Nashua South at Nashua North; Kearsarge at Newfound; Concord Christian at Newmarket; Monadnock at Mascenic; Pembroke at Plymouth; Fall Mountain at Mascoma; Oyster River at Merrimack Valley; Timberlane at Salem; Pelham at Souhegan; St. Thomas at Windham
Girls' basketball
Conant at Raymond; Dover at Spaulding; Trinity at Alvirne; Berlin at Laconia; Coe-Brown at Lebanon; White Mountains at Gilford; Goffstown at Hollis/Brookline; John Stark at Milford; Kennett at Manchester West; Portsmouth at Kingswood; Mascenic at Monadnock; Merrimack Valley at Oyster River; Newfound at Kearsarge; Stevens at Newport; Nashua North at Nashua South; Souhegan at Pelham; Plymouth at Pembroke; Profile at Woodsville; Windham at St. Thomas; Salem at Timberlane; Belmont at Winnisquam; Campbell at Somersworth; Concord at Keene; Newmarket at Concord Christian; Hanover at ConVal; Epping at Sunapee; Winnacunnet at Exeter; Mascoma at Fall Mountain; Gorham at Portsmouth Christian; Hopkinton at Hillsboro-Deering; Hinsdale at Pittsfield; Nute at Lin-Wood; Littleton at Lisbon; Londonderry at Pinkerton; Manchester Central at Manchester Memorial; Bishop Guertin at Merrimack; Bishop Brady at Bow
Saturday's games
Boys' basketball
Canaan-Pittsburg at United Christian, Vt.; Colebrook at Groveton; Hanover at ConVal
Girls' basketball
Canaan-Pittsburg at United Christian, Vt.; Colebrook at Groveton
Boys' hockey
Merrimack at Goffstown at Sullivan Arena, 1 p.m.; Pelham-Windham at Alvirne at Skate III, 3:30 p.m.; Kearsarge at Hollis/Brookline at Cyclones Arena, 8 p.m.; Timberlane at Lebanon at Campion Rink, 4:10 p.m.; Salem at Londonderry at Salem Ice Center, 4:30 p.m.; Souhegan at John Stark/Hopkinton at Lee Clement, 7 p.m.; Moultonborough-InterLakes at Kennett at Ham Arena, 3:30 p.m.; Nashua South at Trinity at Sullivan Arena, 5 p.m.; Berlin at Belmont-Gilford at Laconia Ice Arena, 440 p.m.; Bishop Brady at Pinkerton at Ice Den, 6 p.m.; Manchester Memorial at Nashua North at Conway Arena, 2:30 p.m.; Bow at Oyster River at Whittemore Center, noon; Manchester Central at Concord at Everett Arena, 5:30 p.m.; Somersworth Coe-Brown at Pembroke-Campbell; Portsmouth at ConVal at Winchendon School, 8:30 p.m.; St. Thomas at Exeter at The Rinks at Exeter, 6:30 p.m.; Spaulding at Winnacunnet at The Rinks at Exeter, 8:30 p.m.
Girls' ice hockey
Berlin/Gorham at St.Thomas-Dover; Exeter at Bishop Brady-Trinity; Bishop Guertin at Souhegan; Oyster River at Concord; Lebanon at Hanover
Londonderry at Manchester Memorial; Spaulding at Alvirne; Manchester West at Goffstown; Exeter at Manchester Central; Timberlane at Nashua South; Franklin at John Stark; Franklin at Oyster River
Trinity 2, Pinkerton 1
Pinkerton (6-5-0) -0-0-1-— 1
Trinity (7-3-1) --1-0-1-— 2
First: Tyler Tambouris (Paul Wiley, Justin Sirois) 12:29
Third: P - Ethan Landry 10:59; T - Kyle Valliere (Mitch Myers, Drew Merrick) 12:23
Goalies: P - Nate Mitchell 30; T - Slatky 22
Exeter 5, Hanover 2
Hanover (5-5-2) -1-1-0-— 2
Exeter (3-8) --1-2-2-— 5
First: H - Sam Carey (Sean Cavallaro, Joe Cravero) 0:14; E - Connor Ronan (Mike Cashman) 4:31.
Second: H - Cavallaro (Carey, Cravero) 3:16; E - Andrew Stevens (Jeremy Mumford) 6:17; E - Henrik Barbin (Sean Penna) 12:49.
Third: E - Kyle Lorenz (Barbin, Penna) 13:07; E - Cashman (Stevens) 14:53.
Goalies: H - James Montgomery 7, Kyle Healy 3; E - Colin Seeley 19.
AT ANDOVER (Wed.)
Hollis/Brookline 6, Kearsarge 5
Hollis/Brook. (6-6-0) -1-4-1-— 6
Kearsarge (3-8-0) --1-2-2-— 5
First: HB - Tim Birch (Ian Rowe, Cam Ricard) 0:23; K - Tristan Rowe 5:57
Second: HB - Rowe (Ricard, Birch) 14:20; Kyle Stephens (Tom Johnson) 14:03; K - Matt Pickman (Shayne Cashin, Ryan Beattie) PPG 12:03; HB - Rowe 10:51; Ricard 7:38; K - Beattie (Allie Folcik, Cashin) 1:08 PPG
Third: HB - Rowe (Ricard) PPG 8:36; K - Pickman (Folcik) 5:45; Pickman (Steven Ricker) 3:00 PPG
Goalies: K - Nathan Thompson 30; HB - Travis Howard 22.


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Beam that could be part of shipwreck gets CT scan
GAYLORD, Michigan (AP) — Hospital technicians have taken X-rays of a wooden beam that could be part of the Griffin, a ship commanded by the French explorer La Salle that's been missing for more than three centuries.
A team of divers removed the timber from northern Lake Michigan in June after discovering it wasn't attached to buried wreckage. They hope the CT scan of the beam will help pinpoint its age, which could be a significant clue in determining whether it came from the long-lost vessel.
The Griffin disappeared in 1679 with a six-member crew.
The scan was done Saturday at Otsego Memorial Hospital in Gaylord. Images will be sent to a Cornell University tree expert.
Expedition leader Steve Libert says he'll keep searching for the Griffin while awaiting the results.


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Three people, two men and a woman, were killed last night when an Amtrak train slammed into a truck on the tracks in West Mansfield, according to WCVB-TV.
Authorities originally reported two deaths, but that was recently updated to three.
Amtrak train No. 132 was headed to Boston from New York�s Penn Station when it hit a truck on the tracks in Mansfield just before midnight Sunday, June 22. The accident took place on tracks about three-quarters of a mile into the woods off Otis and Gilbert streets in the vicinity of the Old Country Store.
Officials said it appears the vehicle was driving on the tracks when the train hit it, WCVB reported.
"I feel really bad for the engineer. There was nothing he could do," one witness said.
Names and ages of the victims have not been released.
"We can confirm that there was a vehicle involved. However, at this point what we have is a very large crime scene. We have a very long, extended investigation ahead of us. We really can�t get into it too much beyond that point," Mansfield Police Chief Ronald Sellon said.
The debris field left by the collision is complicating the investigation, officials said. The wreckage of the vehicle is about a mile down the tracks from where the initial impact occurred, officials said.
None of the 180 passengers or crew aboard the train were hurt.
Mansfield police is still investigating how and why the vehicle was on the tracks.
Witnesses said the front wheels of the train were off the tracks.
"Once the train stopped, you can see parts of the vehicle was stuck under the train and the front wheels of the train are off the tracks," one witness said.
Amtrak service between Boston and Providence was restored at about 7 a.m., Amtrak said.
MBTA service on the Providence and Stoughton line also experienced some delays.
UPDATE: Three killed in Mansfield train crash
Three people, two men and a woman, were killed last night when an Amtrak train slammed into a truck on the tracks in West Mansfield, according to WCVB-TV.


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Even in the big-time world of college athletics, the new Carmelo K. Anthony Basketball Center made a monumental splash. With a price tag of $19 million, the Syracuse University practice center garnered national attention – not only for its fancy accoutrements, but for the $3 million individual donation that came from the school's national-championship-winning alumnus and the facility's namesake.
The dedication for the building was packed, featuring the men's and women's coaches, current players, Anthony himself and 250 donors and invited guests. To commemorate the event, which took place in September 2009, Syracuse put out a call to several promotional product distributors to solicit ideas. Creativity ultimately won the day when one distributor presented his idea: a navy mug with a picture of the building and the university's trademark "S" logo. The kicker: special ink that caused the image to change when the mug is filled with liquid.
The Melo Center dedication showcases all the best qualities of a successful promotion in the education marketplace. The never-ending slate of events. The multitude of departments and student groups. The constant emphasis on marketing and recruitment. And lastly, a reward for strategies that go beyond just the cheapest price.
A business study conducted in fall 2009 found that nearly half of educational institutions expected to spend more on marketing in the second half of 2009 than the previous year. (The next-closest industry was only 27%). Nearly two-thirds (64%) of schools increased or maintained their promotional product spending in 2009. And out of all the industries surveyed, the education market had the highest number of respondents who believed promotional products deliver a positive return on investment.
Promotional marketing in the education sector is typically steady, because the market is believed to be a recession-proof one. "I don't think it's as adversely tuned into the peaks and valleys of the economy," says one promotional products distributor. "I think it is more stable. Yes, during down times they may have fewer students. But they don't eliminate departments, and their budgets may be reduced, but they're not eliminated."
Not only is the face of school marketing changing in the digital revolution, but the very idea of what constitutes a school is being radically transformed. The result is great challenges for those who fall behind the curve – and tremendous opportunity for those who can forecast the future of education.
Schools' schedules are jam-packed with events. "There's always something on a college campus that they want to commemorate," says an account executive for an ad specialties company that works with schools like Texas Tech, Loyola-New Orleans, Auburn and many more.
A huge variety of items cater to educational institutions, thanks to the number of people involved and the wide range of individual preferences. When it comes to alumni groups and administrators, "They're very concerned about how their logo looks, and they're looking for classics," says a rep for a custom-apparel company. "They're looking for mugs, stainless-steel thermoses, things they know will last five or 10 years and alumni will look at and say, 'Yeah, that's something I want.' "
In comparison, the rep adds, "The students are looking for what's hot now." In translation, that means fashion that's in tune with the times and tech toys that appeal to students' electronic interests.


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Thu, 15 Mar 2012 12:08:16 -0700
The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim assigned Ps Matt Shoemaker, Daniel Tillman and Matt Meyer and Cs Robinzon Diaz and Doug Deeds to minor league camp Thursday, March 15. Ps Johnny Hellweg and Ariel Pena were optioned to Double-A Arkansas. P Fabio Martinez was optioned to Single-A Inland Empire and INF Luis Jimenez was sent to Triple-A Salt Lake.
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|Angels | Seven more players cut
Wed, 16 Mar 2011 02:17:33 -0700
On top of 10 roster cuts made earlier this week, the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim trimmed seven more players on Tuesday, March 14. According to Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register. Trimmed players include Ps Ryan Brasier, Ysmael Carmona, Ryan Chaffee, Tyler Chatwood, Andrew Taylor and Matt Meyer; and OF Tyson Auer.
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|Angels | 20 players agree to terms
Sat, 29 Jan 2011 11:58:57 -0800
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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|Angels | Matt Meyer acquired
Wed, 18 Aug 2010 04:30:46 -0700
The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim signed RP Matt Meyer from the St. Paul Saints of the Independent League, according to the Saints' Twitter page. He was 3-0 and didn't allow a run in 21 1/3 innings for the Saints.
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|Indians | Lose two pitchers in Triple-A phase of Rule 5 draft
Fri, 11 Dec 2009 01:36:01 -0800
The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports the Cleveland Indians lost two pitchers in the Triple-A phase of the Rule 5 draft Thursday, Dec. 10. P Anillins Martinez went to the Florida Marlins and P Matt Meyer to the St. Louis Cardinals.
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Thu, 10 Dec 2009 08:41:17 -0800
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch's Derrick Goold reports the St. Louis Cardinals selected P Matt Meyer (Indians) in the Triple-A phase of the Rule 5 Draft.
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George Lucas and Kathleen Kennedy talk more about Kennedy taking over Lucasfilm and Star Wars: Episode VII in this new video brought online today. You can still check out the first video here and second video here.
Michael Arndt, the screenwriter responsible for Little Miss Sunshine and Toy Story 3, has turned in a lengthy treatment for the next adventure and rumors persist that Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher and Harrison Ford are being courted to return to the roles of Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia and Han Solo.
Star Wars: Episode VII is expected to hit theaters in 2015.


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We used to really question Fergie's style — too many braids, warm up suits, and plaid knickers — but she's really come into her own recently. With all the major stars at the Super Bowl, you'd think it would be pretty hard to stand out from the pack, but Fergie did just that by keeping it rocker-cool during the day and getting totally glammed up at night. There are pluses for both looks (love the vintage tee, love the hot black pumps), but which look is really her? Tell us: Which look do you like for Fergie? Rocker cool or glamour girl?
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By Wayne Veysey | Chief Correspondent
Fulham have made England goalkeeping sensation Jack Butland their priority signing in January, Goal.comunderstands.
The west London club have made an informal approach for the 19-year-old and are preparing to follow it up with a bid.
Manager Martin Jol faces competition for Butland from Liverpool, who have asked to be kept informed of the keeper's situation, and Southampton, who have also made an enquiry.
Fulham have identified Butland as an outstanding young talent who can succeed Mark Schwarzer, the club's long-standing No.1 who turned 40 last October.
Acting Birmingham chairman Peter Pannu has admitted he is prepared to sell Butland, along with other key players, in January to prevent the Championship club from going into administration.
|Fulham are 16/1 with Bet365 to be relegated this season
Birmingham rejected a £6 million offer from Southampton for Butland during the summer but will not stand in the way of a move this month, given the state of their finances.
Goal.com revealed last month that Liverpool had made a move for the teenager as doubts grow over the long-term Anfield future of Pepe Reina, who is a target for Arsenal.
In an interview at the end of last month, Pannu told the Birmingham Mail: "Let's use Butland as an example. I understand there are talks with Liverpool, I understand that Everton might be interested, Southampton gave me an offer in the past, I know not whether they want him. His is a phenomenal player and let's move this from another angle.
"For example, if Liverpool come in for Butland, do you not think Butland wouldn't want to go there? Even if Liverpool came to me with £4 million, I'm sure if his agent is doing a proper job he will blow my door down and say he wants the Liverpool opportunity."
Butland, who has represented England at all age-group levels, came to prominence while on loan at Cheltenham Town last season before being he was selected in the England squad for Euro 2012 following an injury to John Ruddy. He was the Great Britain No.1 at the Olympics and then made his senior England debut in the friendly against Italy.
Fulham are also in talks to sign Ghana international Derek Boateng from Dnipro but the midfielder is locked in a contractual wrangle with the Ukrainian club.
Boateng is believed to have undertaken a medical at Craven Cottage but the deal has been held up while Fulham's lawyers investigate the legitimacy of his claim that his contract with Dnipro, who he joined in the summer of 2011, has been annulled.


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Gabrielle Richens: The Pleasure Machine
British glamor model, Gabrielle Richens, has had several claims to fame. She has appeared in various men's magazines like FHM and Playboy. Her IMDb profile also shows roles in How I Met Your Met Your Mother and the Australian versions of Dancing With the Stars and Survivor. But the thing that has stuck with her the most is her nickname, "The Pleasure Machine". She acquired the name after appearing in an Australian airline commercial, and says she's never really liked it. We're going to claim ignorance here and say we're not sure what it means, but we're guessing you might be able to figure it out once you check out her hot gallery below.


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STOCKTON - John Hoang, a young attorney with the nonprofit Stockton Legal Center, wanted to know how his organization could better serve its poor clientele by helping them obtain affordable health insurance when it becomes available to millions of Californians starting Jan. 1.
STOCKTON - John Hoang, a young attorney with the nonprofit Stockton Legal Center, wanted to know how his organization could better serve its poor clientele by helping them obtain affordable health insurance when it becomes available to millions of Californians starting Jan. 1.
"We're hoping this is our best opportunity to get them in Medi-Cal," Hoang said after hearing a presentation about Covered California, the state's new health benefit exchange established through 2010's federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
He said it was his first attempt to learn about the massive outreach and education efforts being planned by Covered California to inform residents about the exchange. Those who will benefit the most are often disenfranchised individuals who face language, transportation, financial and cultural barriers to services.
The California exchange was the first state exchange to get started in no small part because the need is greater here than anywhere else in the country. State officials estimate that about 2.6 million residents will qualify for federal financial assistance, or subsidies, while an additional 2.7 million who do not qualify for assistance will benefit from guaranteed insurance coverage.
Covered California brought its roadshow to Stockton for the first time in the form of a town hall meeting at the urging of two of the area's state legislators, Assemblywoman Susan Talamantes Eggman, D-Stockton, and Sen. Cathleen Galgiani, D-Stockton.
About 300 people attended the meeting to hear Dana Howard, a former Sacramento-based television newsman who is the new face of Covered California as its deputy director for media relations, explain the key elements of the exchange and how quickly it is ramping up for its Oct. 1 launch.
That's the date that open enrollment begins through the exchange for people younger than 65 who are legal residents of California and do not have access to affordable health insurance through an employer or a government program.
Eggman, in addressing the audience, which included representatives from a number of nonprofit groups, social service agencies and health-related organizations interested in providing outreach, reminded them of "the huge disparities in our Valley. California has taken the lead on this, and we need to show in California that this can work. We need to enroll as many people as we can," she said.
Covered California is training about 2,000 certified enrollment counselors, formerly known as assisters, to get people enrolled in coverage during the six-month open enrollment period from Oct. 1 through March 31. As new state employees dealing with sensitive, personal information, they will be fingerprinted and have to clear background checks before going to work.
Howard said the goal is to have a "smooth enrollment" in a "language and with the cultural sensitivity that you understand." It is a crucial step in getting the public to trust the exchange.
He reminded his audience of the standard elements the Affordable Care Act offers. One of those is Essential Health Benefits, which all insurance plans must offer. Those include services such as doctor visits, hospitalization, emergency care, maternity care, pediatrics, prescriptions, medical tests and mental health care.
All plans must cover preventive services, such as mammograms and colonoscopies, with no out-of-pocket costs to the insured. And pre-existing conditions, such as heart disease, cancer or diabetes, are no longer barriers to obtaining coverage.
Consumers who are currently purchasing individual insurance on the open market will quickly see savings through the exchange for comparable coverage, Howard said.
In San Joaquin County, individuals and small businesses will have access to four private insurers through the exchange - Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Health Net and Kaiser. Typically, Howard said, small businesses are not able to offer their employees choices, but after Oct. 1, that will all change.
Information on Covered California is available on its website at coveredca.com.
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Dry Socket
Is there anything I can do at home to relieve a dry socket? How long does a dry socket usually last? Is it dangerous to let a dry socket heal on its own or by treating it at home?
If you are not running a high fever (over 100 degrees orally) and you are not noticeably swollen, your socket will probably heal itself ultimately. Packing dry sockets usually helps reduce pain temporarily, but it still takes time to heal. You could try an over-the-counter "dressing" or toothache drops or gel. If you can get it in the hole (socket) after rinsing (cleaning) out any debris, it may feel better.
Sometimes high doses (500-100mg) of tylenol (acetaminophen) and motrin (Ibuprofen) 600-800 mg taken together every 4-6 hours, if your stomach and other health histories and medications allow, will help.
David Lee Hall, DDS
Clinical Associate Professor of Primary Care
College of Dentistry
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Jenn Reese's Above World is a compelling Middle Grade read. I like both protagonists, and I am worried about their continued health and safety. In order to save their people, they are willing to take dangerous risks even the adults of their city refused to undertake. So far, they are not having an easy time, either!
Aluna scowled at the mention of etiquette, but didn't fuss. She'd put up with far more than social humiliation in order to train with the hunters back home. Warrior training! Suddenly, being a prisoner didn't seem like such a bad fate after all.
I love Greek mythology, so I had an attack of giddy anticipation when I saw that Madeline Miller wrote a book about Achilles and Patroclus. I love these characters, and could hardly wait to dive into the book. I only just started it, but I am already hooked. (The picture is from the UK cover – I like that one better than the US version)
I waited for him to make a joke out of it, some witty jape about my disgrace. He did not. Perhaps, I thought, he is too stupid to.
He rolled onto his side to face me. A stray lock of gold fell half into his eyes; he blew it away. "My name is Achilles."
Teaser Tuesdays is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading. Anyone can play along! Just do the following:
- Grab your current read
- Open to a random page
- Share two (2) "teaser" sentences from somewhere on that page
- BE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE SPOILERS! (make sure that what you share doesn't give too much away! You don't want to ruin the book for others!)
- Share the title & author, too, so that other TT participants can add the book to their TBR Lists if they like your teasers!


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- 56% cotton, 42% lyocell, 2% spandex
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PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Army Pvt. Chelsea Manning, who was previously known as Bradley Manning, decided to announce that she wanted to live as a woman the day after sentencing because a military prison said publicly it wouldn't provide hormone treatment, her attorney said Monday.
Attorney David Coombs told The Associated Press that Manning had known for a long time she would make such a statement, but "she wanted, essentially, for the media surrounding the trial to dissipate."
Manning didn't want people to think the statement was insincere.
"People might think it was an effort to get further attention," said Coombs, who lives in Providence, R.I.
Coombs said he and Manning knew the Army might not provide hormone treatment, but they were hoping the military prison at Fort Leavenworth, Kan., would allow it since Manning had been diagnosed with gender-identity disorder by an Army psychiatrist who testified at his trial.
It wasn't until they read a Courthouse News Service story that Manning decided to make the announcement. The story quoted prison spokeswoman Kimberly Lewis saying the prison wouldn't provide hormone therapy. It was published Aug. 20, the day before Manning was sentenced to 35 years in prison for leaking mountains of classified material the anti-secrecy website WikiLeaks.
"It was Chelsea's intent to do this all along," Coombs said. "It was only after Fort Leavenworth had said that they would not provide any sort of medical treatment that we decided not to wait."
Coombs said he hoped the military prison "will simply do the right thing" so Manning won't have to sue in military or civilian court.
Coombs said at this point, Manning doesn't want sex-reassignment surgery and expects to be kept with men in prison. The Fort Leavenworth prison is all-male.
Coombs said he had seen online people objecting to taxpayer-funded hormone therapy and said Manning will pay for it.
Hormone therapy, which typically involves high doses of estrogen to promote breast development and other female characteristics, can help Manning, Coombs said.
"It's just to be comfortable in her own skin," Coombs said.
He described it as similar to ensuring someone with high blood pressure gets medication.
Coombs also said on his blog Monday that Manning chose Elizabeth as her middle name, replacing Edward. He posted Manning's statement about her identity change, which was displayed on NBC's "Today" show Thursday.
Coombs told AP that Manning hand-wrote the statement, with some help from the attorney, who typed it. The statement was signed Chelsea Manning.
Coombs said Manning knows there is the potential for confusion with the name change, and said Manning expects to be referred to as Bradley when it has to do with events prior to sentencing, the appeal of the court-martial and the request for a presidential pardon. Prison mail must be addressed to Bradley Manning.
"There's a realization that most people know her as Bradley," Coombs said. "Chelsea is a realist and understands."
Manning was demoted from private first class to private at sentencing. Manning will be dishonorably discharged when the soldier finishes the prison sentence. The earliest Manning could be released on parole is 2020.
Coombs also said the Bradley Manning Support Network is changing its name to the Private Manning Support Network. The group has raised more than $1 million and is paying Manning's legal expenses.
The AP will henceforth use Pvt. Chelsea E. Manning and female pronouns for the soldier, in accordance with her wishes to live as a woman. This is in conformity with the transgender guidance in the AP Stylebook. The guidance calls for using the pronoun preferred by the individuals who have acquired the physical characteristics of the opposite sex or present themselves in a way that doesn't correspond with their sex at birth.


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Charles Krauthammer has written an important piece for the Weekly Standard on torture. Krauthammer argues that there should be two exceptions to an anti-torture policy. The first covers the "ticking time-bomb" case — the terrorist who knows when and where the bomb in, say, New York City is going to explode. The second covers high-level terrorists such as Khalid Sheikh Mohammed.
Krauthammer does a great job of exposing John McCain's phony position on this issue. McCain appears to understand the need for Krauthammer's two exceptions, but wants to hide the ball, going so far as to urge the passage of absolutist anti-torture legislation, while arguing that the president can always violate it in an emergency. McCain also mischaracterizes Israel's position on torture when he invokes the Israeli experience in support of his absolutist position.
McCain is fond of asserting that you can't get reliable information through torture. In doing so, he relies on his experience in North Vietnam. However, the ineffectiveness of the crude tactics of his prison guards of 40 years ago does not demonstrate that the tactics available to us today are ineffective. In fact, it appears that our tactics worked well with Khalid Sheikh Mohammed. If they didn't work, why would Vice President Cheney and our top military leaders be so insistent on not taking them off the table. Surely McCain does not buy into the notion that Cheney takes the position he does because he is evil. In fact, as noted above, McCain's position isn't really that different from Cheney's. It's just that Cheney is willing to take the heat for defending tactics that will save lives. In this instance, Cheney, not McCain, is the American hero.


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SUGGESTION: You should add new forum for reporting bugs.
BUG: The tab character is the spawn of SATAN so no tab character should ever be allowed to be injected into any source file what so ever. This is THE golden rule for me. I never allow any source file of mine to ever contain even so much as a SINGLE tab character if I can possibly avoid it!
BUG: The "convert tabs to spaces" configuration item is broken. I hit tab and TABS are being injected into the source file. These tabs are not being converted to spaces on exit (nice to have that too but I MUCH prefer prevention to cure).
The configuration item should be "tab key insert spaces" and should not be broken EVER! amg!
ok i guess its NOT b0rked after all, i guess the use tab stops feature was confoozing me. i disabled that feature your forgiven!
the underlined section should be a crossed out section but... there is no means of doing that that I can see
i believe you meant 'translate_tabs_to_spaces' setting, not 'convert tabs to spaces'
The "convert tabs to spaces" button at the bottom of the screen will only change convert already-inserted tabs and will not affect any future tab insertions. fyi.
ok so ignore my snafu - concentrate on the "forum to report REAL bugs in" part lol
no worries
I just observed a very strange (and reproducible) bug with Sublime Text 3.
I am running Kubuntu, and have a dual monitor setup.
When I select "3 column" view layout on one of my monitors (I think it is the secondary one), Sublime Text 3 exits abruptly (crashes).
Strangely enough, all the other view layouts work fine on that display, as do all view layouts on my primary monitor. It is only when I select 3 columns on my secondary monitor that the error occurs.
I have absolutely no idea what might be causing this. As I said before: very very strange indeed.
Hi all, just wanted to report a bug in C++ highlighting. Multi-line comments are not detected, and the second line is not considered a comment
example :
// comment containing \
int c; // this line is not highlighted as a comment
sublime-text 2 on ubuntu 12.10-64
I want to report a bug on sublime 3 on linux Mint cinnamon.Not entirely sure how I can reproduce it, so I'll just detail the enviroment and the effects:- I open a folder with sublime where the tree is very huge: 101,788 items, totalling 80.9 GB - was working with python language and decide to create a file (within the sublime sidebar) and now is when the program goes mad and uses 100% of the processor and ... stuck. After a while, the CPU goes down, but the sublime does not get back on its feet.
If there are any other information you need, just tell me
Bug in XML text formating. Square bracket inside of XML tags destroys it.
For exapmle:
No tags can be turned off.
Inserting a tab, before string with brackets, we can enable turning off of tag.
Tag one can be closed, but still can't.
Is this a bug?
Tag one folds uncorrectly.
Sublime 3 doesn't highlight python3 syntax properly like this:
def create(self) -> "some type":
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Eurogamer - Over 13 years after Counter-Strike first appeared as a user-created mod for the original Half-Life, the game is still one of the most popular shooters available on Steam. So much so that despite the release of Counter-Strike Source back in 2004, the 1.6 version of the original game is still supported by a sizeable number of dedicated players. The driving force behind the game's popularity is simple: the team-based gameplay works just as well now as it did all those years ago and, remarkably, it still delivers an experience which comfortably stands out from other first-person shooters in today's crowded marketplace.
IMO this game doesn't work well on consoles. Played it on xbox and it didn't feel like the counterstrike that I've grown accustomed to in the past decade.
@achmetha Then you also have the people complaining about skyrim on PS3? It makes sense to compare the native platform to the ported platform. The only thing I was trying to say was that it's better on PC because it was developed for the PC.
I was very disappointed with this one.. didnt feel like cs to me.. its like veryone u fight is like fighting robocop. 2 clips to the chest and u dont die... fuck it... thats why u go back and play call of duty where people actually die.
I'm guessing they stated the pc version or 360 version.
Nothing new.
As for the game, it's old now. Still a decent shooter, but cod has taken over these days.
As for graphics.
It's nowhere near the quality of titles on both PS3/360.
Heck better engines make this game look like a PS2 game.
And the moral of this story is, there are better games about.
BF3. Destroys this and everyother shooter in existance.


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DRH Technologies necesitaba un nuevo diseño de logotipo y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 74 diseños de 23 diseñadores freelance.
WDNA (WDNA.ca) ––– [Stands for: Wireless Data Network Access]
WDNA is Canada's Largest Fido Wireless Dealer with stores all across Ontario and expanding. We exclusively sell only Fido (http://www.fido.ca) products and accessories. All our stores are branded "Fido" and we follow their marketing standards and branding in each of our stores/kiosks. (Please read the Fido Branding Guide Attached.)
The target audience are consumers looking for cell phones, smart phones (Blackberry, iPhone, Android), and mobile internet products and plans for use in the Canadian Market. Our customers come to us for the extra level of customer service we give and personalization which shows we care.
Fido further breaks it down to newbies and heavy users/switchers. A newbie is someone who is unsure on price, carrier, phone, etc., and finds wireless world quite confusing. A heavy switcher is comfortable with the technology but is looking for a better deal, maximum coverage and quick solutions to problems. What they are both looking for is a wireless brand that offers real service, fair pricing and straight talk.
This logo will be used for all company branding… Web, business cards, letterhead, screen prints, posters, t-shirts, embroidering, etc…
The logo must be scalable in size and have both a color and black & white version for color/non-color prints
WDNA.ca should be in the logo design.
Letter case or font does not matter. Be creative. Fido's official Font has been attached for reference.
The colors should compliment or match the colors/branding used on http://www.fido.ca
We want customers to tell our company is linked to Fido through our logo.
Attached also is a PDF of Fido's Branding Guide for reference.
Please read this document!!!
You will see Fido uses dogs and puppies in their marketing along with dog related things (i.e. Dog House, Dog Bones, etc..)
Above all be creative we want something unique that has lasting power.
We will be providing input on a regular basis to reach our deadline.
We are looking to launch our "new branding" December 5th.
Descubre cómo funciona un concurso de diseño u obtén más información sobre nuestros servicios de diseño de logo.


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This is a very popular spot for local equestrians, so watch your step on the trail. Of course, the sight of prancing horses more than makes up for the messes they sometimes leave behind. The highly recommended North Carolina Raptor Center is nearby, and is well worth the extra stop.
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Prosecutors defend search in Plaistow child abuse caseBy JAMES A. KIMBLE
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July 02. 2013 9:47PM
BRENTWOOD — Police investigating the alleged assault of 3-year-old James Nicholson obtained a search warrant for his mother's computer after she and her boyfriend admitted to doctors that they did online research about his injuries, prosecutors said.
"Specifically, the word 'Googled' was used to describe the research conducted," Assistant Rockingham County Attorney Michael Zaino said in a court pleading, arguing that police had enough evidence to obtain the search warrant.
A superior court judge will soon decide whether the computer search that led to the discovery of what one prosecutor described as "horrifying" videos was legally justified.
Police found videos of Roland Dow, 27, of Plaistow, and his girlfriend, Jessica Linscott, 23, allegedly coaching the boy on what to say about his bruises and burns prior to an interview with a child advocacy worker on Oct. 23.
Dow is expected to go on trial this fall on charges that include first-degree assault, witness tampering and interception and disclosure of telecommunication.
Prosecutors asked a judge this week to consolidate all charges against Dow into one trial, while fighting the defense's first bid to have evidence in his case thrown out.
If allowed at trial, the videos will likely become a key piece of evidence against Dow, and possibly Linscott, the boy's mother, who is expected to go on trial later this month on related charges.
"The videos that are detailed in the affidavit are horrifying," Zaino said in a court motion. "They show that the defendant was aware of what was going on and the very severe nature of the victim's injuries. Nevertheless, the defendant chose to video record these events over three days rather than secure medical treatment."
Zaino argued that the injuries seen by police and medical personnel all over Nicholson's body were enough for investigators to obtain the search warrant, which led to discovery of the video.
"Several bruises were observed on the victim's face, forehead, cheek, buttocks, leg and back," Zaino said. "Burns were described on his fingers, wrist, and arm of varying degrees with redness and blistering. He also suffered loss of vision and subdural bruising, which was discovered during a surgery to drain blood and fluid from under the skin around his eyes."
Defense lawyer Tom Gleason argued earlier this month that police did not have enough probable cause to obtain a search warrant. He said that police discovered the videos after the search warrant essentially expired.
Zaino contends that police actually made a "mirror copy" of the hard drive when the search warrant was active, and reviewed its contents later to see what was on the computer.
"This is analogous to documenting a search of a house with a movie camera and later viewing the video after the return has been filed," he said in court papers. "The warrant authorized the seizure and search of the Dell computer."
Prosecutors say Nicholson was abused over the course of three days in November.
Dow and Linscott were apprehended Nov. 28 at Universal Studios in Orlando, Fla., on the run from allegations by doctors at Exeter Hospital that the boy had been abused.
They are both being held on $500,000 bail at local county jails.