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IT was class that drove suspects to underestimate Lieutenant Columbo. Peter Falk's coarse accent and humble demeanor always lulled rich, sophisticated killers into a false sense of superiority.
On ''Monk,'' the USA Network's series about an obsessive-compulsive detective played by Tony Shalhoub, sanity is the dividing line. Strangers humor Adrian Monk, learning too late that his tics are part of a keen sensitivity to detail --and disorder -- that unmasks the cleverest criminals.
''Monk'' has updated the ''Columbo''-style detective show, but not too much. And that may explain its inexplicable success. The series was such an unexpected hit two years ago that starting this week, new episodes will be shown on USA on Fridays, while old episodes appear on Saturdays on ABC. (The broadcast network passed on the pilot developed for it by Touchstone Television, which is also owned by Disney. Now, it must content itself with reruns from USA.)
Mr. Shalhoub, who won an Emmy last year, brings subtlety and sophistication to a role that could easily fall into silly caricature. But essentially, the series has the same sprightly appeal as ''Columbo,'' ''Ellery Queen,'' ''Murder She Wrote'' or ''McMillan and Wife,'' popular series of the 70's and 80's that showcased eccentric detectives and far-fetched crimes.
Mysteries are often divided into two sorts, either the gritty realism of Raymond Chandler or the cheery country house artifice of Agatha Christie. Actually, plenty of people like both. All good detective stories offer a pillowy retreat into the rules and reliable expectations of the genre; the only real difference is one of tone: dark or light.
The same is true of television crime shows. ''Murder She Wrote'' or ''Columbo'' were popular for the same reasons that ''Law & Order'' has so many devotees now. Whether the story line is grisly and disturbing or sunnily contrived, viewers know that someone will be murdered before the first commercial, and the investigators will run in and around red herrings until the murder is finally solved just before the last commercial.
Edmund Wilson, in his famously grouchy 1945 essay, ''Who Cares Who Killed Roger Ackroyd?,'' dismissed detective stories as a vice ranking ''somewhere between smoking and crossword puzzles.'' Actually, their virtue is that they fit neatly between the two: a ''Matlock'' episode or a Nero Wolfe mystery can be enjoyed more passively than a crossword puzzle (a puzzle, no matter how easy, requires a pencil and full participation), but it soaks up more time and attention than a cigarette.
''Monk'' stands out mainly because it is a lighthearted, 70's-style crime show in a contemporary television landscape of blood, DNA samples and mean streets. There are no morgues, high-tech forensic laboratories or blood-soaked crime scenes in ''Monk.'' Murders take place at sun-dappled country fairs, expensive resorts or quaint villages as cozy as Jessica Fletcher's Cabot Cove. On ''Law & Order'' and its spin-offs, detectives and prosecutors are hemmed in by legal technicalities and tough defense attorneys. Monk is paralyzed by a crooked picture frame or a germ-ridden telephone receiver.
Death, however blithely rendered, was not a frivolous matter on television 20 and 30 years ago. Despite their playful nature, shows like ''Columbo'' and ''Murder She Wrote'' were always nominated for Emmys as a dramatic series; last September, Mr. Shalhoub won an Emmy for best actor in a comedy. Partly, that was a strategic decision by the show's executive producers, who felt ''Monk'' had a better chance of winning in that category. But it is a reflection of how graphic and hard-boiled most other detective shows have turned that ''Monk'' seems to have more in common with ''Everybody Loves Raymond'' and ''Friends.''
For all its whimsical turns on neurosis, the show does center on a murder mystery. Monk, a former star detective with the San Francisco police department, is brought in as a consultant on particularly baffling cases, because, like Sherlock Holmes, he notices seemingly insignicant details -- a drawn shade, a missing shoe -- and
deduces the most elaborate criminal schemes.
Delicate, sheltered Monk has an earthy sidekick, Sharona Fleming (Bitty Schram), the nurse he hired to help him curb the phobias that consumed him after his wife was killed by a car bomb. He regularly outwits the officers who grudgingly seek his help, Capt. Leland Stottlemeyer (Ted Levine) and his doltish deputy, Randall Disher (Jason Gray-Stanford).
Some of the most popular detective shows have highbrow roots. Much of Lieutenant Columbo's personality was borrowed from Porfiry Petrovich, Dostoyevsky's courteous, plodding investigator in ''Crime and Punishment.'' The debt of ''Monk'' to Arthur Conan Doyle becomes most obvious this week, when John Turturro guest-stars as Monk's older brother Ambrose. Like Holmes's older brother Mycroft, Ambrose is smarter than Adrian. He is also more phobic. Mycroft Holmes was a homebody. Ambrose Monk is an agoraphobe who has not left the Monk family home in more than 30 years, but calls his brother after he deduces that his neighbor murdered his wife. Like Mr. Shalhoub as Adrian, Mr. Turturro is odd, funny and oddly touching in the role of a brainy hermit who makes his living writing instruction manuals for electronic gadgets.
Starting with the theme song by Randy Newman (''It's a Jungle Out There''), the show keeps up an arch tone. Even its Web site features a list of phobias, from hyelophobia, a fear of glass, to pterenophobia, a fear of being tickled by feathers.
But one of the less peripheral pleasures of ''Monk'' is that even its less clever writing is put to the best possible use by the theater and film actors who appear as guest stars, many of them, like Mr. Turturro, friends of Mr. Shalhoub, who has a long career in theater and film in addition to his stint on the sitcom ''Wings.'' Besides Mr. Turturro, Glenne Headly (''Dirty Rotten Scoundrels'') and Betty Buckley (''Frantic'') have appeared in ''Monk.'' So has Brooke Adams (''Days of Heaven''), Mr. Shalhoub's wife in real life, who stars opposite him in a new independent film he directed, ''Made Up.''
But the show's main draw is what probably drove ABC to pass on it in the first place -- faithful adherence to the conventions of a very old-fashioned murder mystery formula.


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Easton has more personality than I ever thought he'd have. I don't mean that in a bad way, but he was a pretty mellow baby. He just sort of went with the flow and was perfectly content sitting and looking at books and playing quietly by himself. He was a very easy baby, and we were extremely blessed because of that. Around 18 months, though, a new side of him started to emerge, and it's only gotten stronger the closer he gets to age Two.
But, I had to know that his easy-going baby personality wouldn't necessarily translate to his toddler years. Don't get me wrong, he's a very good little boy. But this dude's attitude is fierce. 'No' and 'Mine' have become his is favorite words, and when he doesn't get his way? He gives the dirtiest looks -- I'm talking the STINK eye here people. It's serious business. I really need to get a video because it's quite ridiculous, but cute at the same time. Despite his little 'tude, he keeps me laughing on the daily, always doing the silliest things, and is pretty easily entertained.
Still sleeping wonderfully and taking 2-3 hour naps (most days), though I feel he's starting to shift a little with his sleep schedule, we'll see. I still cloth diaper him, though not as much as I did when he was smaller. I try to use cloth when we're at home, but he wears disposable's at night and when we're out of the house.
He gets along decently well with his big Brother but tends to only want to play when it's his idea. He is usually the one to initiate rough housing, but completely over-exaggerates, whines & cries when things don't go his way. Typical little brother behavior.
Easton is definitely a Mama's boy. He has to be touching me or following me around at all times and has been known to throw a fit if he find me. It's really quite sweet -- except when I just want a minute alone to use the bathroom.
Current obsessions: Dinosaurs (pretty sure he gets this from Bennett), Buzz, Snakes, Finding Nemo, Trains, Bubbles, & playing games on the iPhone/iPad.
Favorite foods: Strawberries, Avocado, Pancakes, Bagels & Cream Cheese, Pepperoni, Chocolate Milk, and Fruit Snacks.
Words: Too many to name. He can repeat pretty much anything we say and talks up a storm on most days, and often uses short phrases and sentences. Though, he doesn't usually talk much around people he doesn't know.
I'm truly impressed with the leaps & bounds that he makes every day, he has such a desire to learn. I like to just sit back and watch his little wheels turn, turn away as he's figuring something out. I thank my Heavenly Father every single day for Easton, and Bennett. I'm thankful they have each other, and together, they bless our family so richly! xoxo

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Many job agencies near me can help you get the most experienced and skilled labour. "bigger is better" "operating the business by yourself" all these sound like great ideas. However, as we all know, some of the biggest and successful businesses across the world do much outsourcing for their businesses. That gives them an opportunity to only focus on the areas which they can do best, and also benefit from the skills and experiences of others to take their businesses to the next level.
To accomplish this, you need to have a "big-picture thinking" recruiting partner. One who will scrutinize and plan for your recruiting needs to come up with a cost-effective model to screen and retain the best staff for your business. So, what do you stand to lose by deciding to do your own hiring versus using an employment agency? Read More


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I am doing internship in an advertising company, i already implemented a tool to gather all the necessary data form facebook & import them on a database.
Now i am trying to manipulate that data, first by making some test cases & getting some results. The tables grow by 35k rows per day so after a month of using the tool i noticed that the query i use to obtain the sum of certain adcreatives clicks is starting to slow down.
i am asking if the query i use can speed up if i use it with a join & how.
here is the query i have for the sum of clicks per adcreative (with adgroup_id,campaign_id as connect to the other tables):
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SELECT t1.adgroup_id, t1.campaign_id, t1.creative_ids, SUM( t2.clicks ) AS clicks
FROM adgroups t1, adgroup_stats t2
WHERE t1.adgroup_id = t2.adgroup_id
GROUP BY t1.creative_ids
ORDER BY clicks DESC
currently the query takes 3 secs to complete on a dedicated server, i guess after 6 months it will be at more than 60 secs or so as the tables grow.
edit: here is the explain of the query ( although this is the first time i actually use it & not so sure what it means)
id select_type table type possible_keys key key_len ref rows Extra
1 SIMPLE t2 ALL PRIMARY NULL NULL NULL 671549 Using temporary; Using filesort
1 SIMPLE t1 ref PRIMARY PRIMARY 8 fbads.t2.adgroup_id 358 Using index
That looks like a full table scan, & with that rapid growth small performance changes won't make a huge difference on the long run. You need a different approach.
I would calculate aggregates for the previous months (days, etc) with a cron job, & when you need stats then merge that with the fresh results (using the query you already wrote). That why you only have to scan the fresh record, which means the queries is going to be fast.
Alternatively, you can keep up-to-date counters in the adgroups table, & update them on each click. Not sure if mysql is the right tool for this, I can recommend MongoDB, it can do very swift atomic increments on fields, & though it doesn't donate you as strict guarantees (ACID) as a relational database, in this case it's not a problem, ad clicks aren't mission critical data, nobody is going to complain, if you lose < 0.01% percent of click information.


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Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Pending home sales post solid gains two months in a row
There are signs that housing is coming off a second bottom as pending existing home sales rose a very strong 7.3 percent in November on top of October's 10.4 percent gain. Regionally, November's gains were led by the West and include the Northeast and Midwest with the South showing no change. November and October taken together show solid gains for all regions. The index is at its highest level since April 2010.
Recent sales increases have been helped by lower mortgage rates and lower home prices along with a somewhat improved jobs picture.
There is some speculation that the pending sales data are getting a boost, and are likely to continue to get a boost, from re-signings by homebuyers who had prior contracts voided for technical reasons such as missing deadlines due to financing snags. There have been reports that the failure rate of contracts (not going to closing) has risen significantly due to tighter lending standards.
Source: Barron's Online 1/3/2012
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PlayerUnknown Battleground or popularly known as PUBG Mobile isn't a game that's easy in any way. There are a lot of players, and if you're relatively a beginner at PUBG Mobile or battle-royale games in general, we have some great tips and tricks to help you score that chicken dinner. Here are few PUBG Mobile tips and tricks for the WINNER WINNER! — Chicken Dinner!
PUBG Mobile Tips and Tricks for getting Chicken Dinner easily:
1. Turn on Peek and Fire
In Settings, go to Basic. Here, turn on 'Peek & Fire.' This allows you to peek from behind cover, allowing you to take shots without exposing too much of yourself. Keep in mind, you'll still expose your head, so use it with caution.
2. Check if Aim Assist is On
Check that 'Aim Assist' is turned on for easier aiming. Aim assist is required on a touchscreen phone (usually) because aiming on a touchscreen isn't nearly as accurate as aiming with a mouse is. A spot-on aim will help you take out enemies quicker and will also help in close-quarter-gunfights.
3. Enable The Left Side Fire Button
In Settings, go to Basic, enable the 'left-side fire' button to easily shoot with the left hand while aiming with the right. This is very handy in scoped shots. Without the left-side fire button, you'll find yourself aiming and shooting with the same hand, which, believe me, is really difficult.
4. Adjust the Size and Position of Controls
Head over to Settings >> Controls >> Customize, and adjust the size and position of controls according to your needs. For example, I've made the grenade button a little larger to make it easier to tap, and I've shifted the left side fire button to where my left-thumb naturally lands, so I can shoot even faster.
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5. More loot, Lower competition
- School (Middle of the map, but often dangerous)
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6. Play on the Edge
If you have a 4x or 8x scope, position yourself on the edge of the play zone. where the blue circle is the nearest to the white. This will give you a complete view of the play zone, while vastly reducing the chances that a player might be coming from behind you.
7. Don't Go in Guns Blazing
If only two other people are left alive, keep hidden and let them fight it out, and then kill the remaining one player.
8.Hide Inside Vehicles
Sitting in the co-driver seat of a vehicle keeps it off, allowing you to hide inside without alerting other players to your presence. They'll still be able to see you, but unless you parked your vehicle in the middle of the desert, there's no reason for most players to suspect that a player may be sitting inside a vehicle and not driving it.
9. Heal Like a Pro
While healing, you can move for 0.5 seconds without cancelling the action. When in a hurry, start moving when there's 0.5 seconds of the heal left, giving you a headstart. This comes in handy when the circle is closing up behind you and you need to run quickly, or when you're taking a short healing-break in the midst of a firefight.
10. Don't Stay Still, You'll be a Sitting Duck
Staying still too long will make you easy pickings for a sniper; always keep moving, and take cover whenever you need to stop. The battleground in PUBG always has a bunch of players with snipers, and a lot of these players are good enough to take you out with a single head-shot. So keep moving.
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Depending on your course, you may be involved in some or all of these types of teaching during your time at university. If you are unfamiliar with any of them, you can find further details below.
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What to bring: Laptop or pen and paper to take notes, any required preparation work.
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What to bring: Required preparation work such as essay drafts or notes.
|A virtual lecture or online seminar.
|A meeting with a supervisor to plan, discuss and monitor progress on piece of work such as a dissertation or extended project.
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|Arrivals Weekend
|13-15 September
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|6 January - 27 March 2020
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|6-11 January (to be confirmed)
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|26 April - 11 June
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|4 May - 29 May
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What does that mean?
You might come across these terms and acronyms in the course of your studies.
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|Often pronounced 'Ellie.'
ELE is the University's online Virtual Learning Environment, accessible via iExeter (under 'My Course'). Each module has an ELE page which can include a course outline, key resources, discussion forums and other e-learning activities.
Our online student portal, providing personalised information and services to help you make the most of your life and studies at the University of Exeter. You can check your timetable, ask questions through SID, access your emails and files, find study spaces and view the Exeter Learning Environment (ELE).
iExeter is accessible from any internet-enabled device, or you can download the free app from the iTunes App Store and Google Play.
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A coursework submission system used by some departments, available via ELE in iExeter.
Personal tutor
|You will be allocated a personal tutor responsible for supervising your overall progress. For research students this person is normally referred to as your 'mentor'. You can speak to your tutor confidentially if you need urgent advice on any matter – academic, personal, financial or social.
Academic tutor
|See Personal tutor - the name given to personal tutors on Penryn campuses.
The leading member of academic staff on a module, who determines the syllabus and assessments.
Formative assessment does not contribute to your final mark given for a module, but provides feedback that is an integral part of your learning.
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Informal term for a student who is new (or 'fresh') to their course.
A student studying towards a Bachelor's degree such as a BA or BSc.
A student who has completed an undergraduate degree programme and is undertaking further study, such as a Masters or PhD course. Postgraduate researchers are sometimes referred to as 'PGRs', and postgraduates on a taught programme as 'PGTs'.
See Students' Union.
Students' Guild / Students' Union
The two students' unions incorporate clubs and societies, student events and elected Sabbatical Officers who represent you and work with the University on your behalf. They can offer advice on any aspect of university life, and ideas for improving your university experience can be submitted through the student ideas pages.
The Exeter Students' Union is the Students' Guild. In Penryn, the Students' Union (FXU) is run jointly between the University of Exeter and Falmouth University.
The National Union of Students – a confederation of 600 student unions, including the Exeter Students' Guild and FXU.


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- Thursday November 10th, 2011 :: 09:33 a.m. CST
Roadside Safety Check in the Shakespeare (014th) District
The Chicago Police Department will conduct a Roadside Safety Check in the Shakespeare (014th) District at North Ave. & Albany. The Roadside Safety Check will commence at 8:00 p.m. on Friday, November 11, 2011 and end at 4:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 12, 2011.
During roadside checks, police officers slow down traffic, stop cars at regular intervals and watch for drivers who show signs of alcohol impairment and other violations as noted below.
"The program is designated to apprehend drivers who are operating vehicles while under the influence of alcohol or drugs," said Superintendent, Garry F. McCarthy. "It also offers an opportunity to issue citations to drivers who are otherwise a hazard to themselves and others on the public way."
The Roadside Safety Check conducted in the Grand Crossing (003rd) District on November 4 - 5, 2011 resulted in the following:
Driving Under the Influence 6
Driver's License Violations 5
Insurance Violations 2
Other Citations 2
Total Citations 15
Non-Traffic Arrests 1 – (Possession of Cannabis)
Vehicles Towed 7
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3510 South Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60653
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 312-744-4000
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Q: My mother had a stroke.I am her medical power of attorney. My sister is disabled,how do I become her P.O.A.?
A: Medical or financial? Is your sister mentally competent notwithstanding her disability? Where does your sister live?
If your sister lives in NC or GA, I can prepare a medical and/or financial power of attorney for her for a reasonable fee.
If she resides in a state other than NC, she should consult an attorney in that state. Your sister would need to complete a power of attorney and name you as her agent.
If your sister is not mentally competent, then you will need to pursue a guardianship for her finances and person. Some states call a financial guardian the conservator. I would suggest that if you need to pursue a guardianship that you get an attorney who does elder or family law as they are familiar with these situations.
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4c Design have been adding value to businesses, by helping them manage innovation risk. We have recognised that it is not enough to simply design new products, but to really consider how the business will support these products and thrive as a result.
What makes us unique is our rich background in various industries which allows us to apply 'lateral thinking' approach to problems. This can either be in a consultancy role or leading an innovation strategy from within your organisation.
The main beneficiaries of 'outsourced innovation' are large companies. They can engage with our design and engineering team and workshop facilities to crack tough problems that either the companies are 'too close' to (and need fresh eyes) or simply lack the resource. We call this service 'Brainfarm' and an example of this relationship is with Egger.
As a consultancy, we are frequently asked to lead a new product development programme, working up concepts, developing models, creating CAD and ultimately supplying manufacturing data. When a company knows what it wants and more importantly why, then this becomes quite a formulaic process. Both predicable and relatively low risk. An example of this is our work with RFD.
When it comes to converting lab based experiments or solutions to the real world, there's often a gigantic leap to take. We have a lot of experience helping various organisations and institutions make that leap. Most recently, we've been working with Moredun Research Institute and Meat and Livestock Australia on a humane lamb castration and tail docking solution.
One of the key things we do for this group of people is provide them with an 'investors ready pitch'. This is in its simplest form is a presentation that is highly likely to entice an investor through the visualisation of a technology to illustrate the commercial potential. Once successfully funded, we typically end up taking their products further such as the Freeflow e-bike.
To make 'outsourced innovation' work for you, we've refined our design process to make it as personal and effective as possible. We all know design is never 'done', but good business knows when it has done enough. At 4c we will find the best service to suit you.
It can be hard at times to be disruptive or agile enough to take on new markets or launch new products. In our profession, we have to be both of those things and that's why we can help with the front end of innovation and not only solve a problem but spot opportunities along the way.
The majority of work done at 4c is design and engineering consultancy. We can help companies work up a solution to problems from creating ideas through to a manufactured outcome. More information on this can be found on both our design and engineering pages.
Brainfarm is a tool that has been developed and refined over the last 10 years. It's our hands-on approach to exploring a problem with an intense research, brainstorm session and synthesis. There's usually a focus on a single problem and the outcomes tend to be an exploration into solutions both in sketch and prototype form. Learn more [+]
It's important to know that innovative or design thinking can't be learned in a day or two. We pride ourselves that we take clients on a journey where they often learn or build their own competences within their own organisation. Essentially designing ourselves out of a job.
We have created a guide, which is based on a great deal of our own experience, helping those who are designing or developing their own products for the first time. This guide covers many of the frequently asked questions and goes some way to demystifying the world of innovation.
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Good Afternoon all, it's Liza the Owner of The Wandering Path. Well funds are little low this week but my need for a Wander Wednesday was stronger. The Pendulum chose for me to go to someplace close…Blackwater River State Park.
Normally, I don't go there as it is so close…usually full of people etc…and yes, I did ask the Pendulum about other locations to go to…and it gave me "NO" on those…and pretty strong ones so off to Blackwater I went. It was a nice easy drive and less than an hour away.
I arrived and the first parking lot I saw was empty and so I backed into a space that was actually further away from the pay box (it's honor system style…it's $4 to enter and of course I always pay it as it's more than worth it). I get out of my vehicle and silence of nature welcomes me. You hear the insects and birds…the sound of the river flowing and that was all.
The park was not completely empty as some motorbikes and campers went by but that is to be expected as this location is big for fishing, canoeing, biking, hiking, etc… Unlike the other parks the signs for the trail entrances are not readily evident so I did take an information map and as I walked back to my SUV I noticed something interesting. I had chosen to park…right in front of a tree shaped in a giant Y…and the only one in the parking lot that also happened to be white bark and the sun was peeking thru…so I admit I took a shot and put it up on Instagram with the caption "Gimme a Y!"
I knew then that the Pendulum, my conduit to my higher self, chose well and this hike was going to be good. I did take a shot of the bridge that I could have chosen to cross until I noticed a trail entrance and…its atmosphere beckoned for me to head that way. Path to explore chosen.
Before I started though I got a tiny detour by an older gentleman with a lovely white beard riding a bicycle. He commented on the weather (a nice high 70's, low 80's…great weather in this normally balmy south) and he was in the mood to talk about many things…where the rides his bicycle to….how taking his doctors advice has actually been really good for him (it's why he started riding) and he even divulged some things from his personal background. As we ended our conversation I entered the trail ahead while he continued on his 8 mile ride…so never think you're too old or too outta shape to start exploring…he started riding that bike when he was near 300 lbs and while yes he still carries some weight…it obviously has helped him with his physical health but also his mental well being.
The Chain of Lakes Nature trail begins by following the river with many side paths that you could use to pause at the rivers edge or some even to enter the water. You do have to watch how you walk as it is very root filled…which for me reminded me of the Aiea Loop Trail in Hawaii and the nice thing if you have never tried it…if you step properly it's like a really really good foot massage.
The large driftwood/downed trees near the river's edge made me so wish to come back and see if I can harvest any of it to build/carve/craft some things hehe. The small swampy areas brought forth images of fairy tales and overall it is a nice walk…with a few bits that yes you need to mind your foots; watch for the spider webs; but if you enter where I did the ending trail grade would make it okay if you are feeling a bit tired. The ending portions after you exit the river edge trail area is nice and open with a wide path bordered with flowers, bushes, butterflies and pine trees. Below are some more photos and I hope you enjoy them. BB!
–Here is to hoping you find your own way to Wander Happy & find new places to Explore. Liza M; Owner, The Wandering Path LLC.


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The Colorado Avalanche ended their 2008-2009 season in appropriate fashion, winding up on the short end of a 1-0 loss to the St. Louis Blues -- and a sidebar about the game by Denver Post hockey scribe Adrian Dater is freighted with symbolism about the future. Joe Sakic, the heartbeat of the Avs through its incredible run of playoff appearances and Stanley Cup victories, participated in a sweater giveaway while clad in street clothes due to injuries that may cause him to retire rather than return. This possibility lured attendance by Peter Forsberg, once among the game's fiercest offensive forces, who was also reduced to spectator status.
Clearly, the Avs are in transitional mode, and the cupboard isn't bare, as anyone who's seen young talents like Wojtek Wolski, Paul Stastny and Marek Svatos (not to mention the more veteran Ryan Smith) can attest. Indeed, most observers believe that coach Tony Granato could have, and should have, gotten more out of these skaters than he did this season, which probably means he'll soon be hitting the highway. More worrisome for the Avs, though, is how little passion the crew's lost season has stirred in the typical Denver sports junkie.
Once upon a time, hockey was considered by pretty much every observer to be one of America's four major sports, along with football, baseball and basketball -- but today, that's debatable. Motor sports like NASCAR are now much more popular than hockey in terms of attendance and television ratings, and lacrosse, soccer and other activities are rising as hockey slides. And while Denver has steadily supported the Avs ever since they came to town in the mid-'90s, doing so was easy. After all, the team was outstanding immediately, winning a championship at the end of its first season in Colorado -- and it boasted an enormously charismatic superstar in Patrick Roy, not to mention Sakic, Forsberg and many other tremendous athletes.
Now, however, there are fewer and fewer familiar faces, and not as many victories, either -- and casual hockey followers seem to be tuning out. Does that mean mainstream sports buffs will only pay attention if the Avs are good enough to challenge for the Cup? In light of the just-concluded season, maybe so. Over the years, Coloradans haven't seemed like fair-weather fans -- but attendance figures for the Rockies ebb and flow based on how they're doing in the standings, and the same thing could happen to the Avalanche, especially considering how tight money is these days.
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Glu Mobile, the company that created the wildly popular Kim Kardashian Hollywood app, was up as much as ~20% after-hours on the news that Chinese gaming company Tencent is buying $126 million shares and that Britney Spears has signed on to make a game.
Tencent and Glu are forming this "strategic partnership" to broaden Glu's reach.
The company rocketed into the spotlight last summer after its Kim Kardashian game reached #1 in the Apple App Store and raked in $1.6 million in its first five days on the market.
The game was free to play, but offered in-app purchases. Last month, Glu signed on Katy Perry to make a her own mobile game, so adding Spears makes quite the trifecta.
Spears' game will feature the pop singers voice and likeness, and "will allow players to interact with Britney and experience the glitz and glamour of the entertainment business," according to the company press release.


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The Transport Minister Noel Dempsey has said he expects the break-up of the State's three main airports at Dublin, Cork and Shannon to be completed within the next 12 months.
He said the break-up can go forward since the board of Cork Airport Authority accepted proposals to resolve the row over who should pay the €220m debt there.
However, unions representing the airport's 300 staff say they will continue to oppose the deal, which they claim will leave Cork with a debt of more than €100m.
Cork had been holding to a promise that it would begin its commercial life debt-free.
But now Government plans to break up the State's three main airports have been boosted by the six-to-five vote by Cork Airport Authority's board to finally accept paying a portion of the €220m debt built up there.
This decision by the Cork Airport Authority undoubtedly represents a significant development in the plan to make the airports autonomous, but it remains to be seen if this is now the end of an affair that has dogged the separation of the State's three main airports for almost five years.
Background of dispute
In June 2003, the Government decided to break up Aer Rianta and create three independent, commercial airports at Dublin, Cork and Shannon.
At the time the Government announced that Cork and Shannon airport authorities would be established on a debt-free basis, but it later back-tracked on this commitment and since then the break-up of the three airports has been delayed by a row over who should pay Cork's €220m debt.
Initiatives by successive ministers and even by the Taoiseach himself failed to resolve the dispute.
However, a series of recommendations put forward by former Congress of Trade Unions General Secretary Peter Cassells were accepted by the board of Cork Airport Authority last night.
But Cork Airport Authority is not happy and in a statement the board said it was extremely disappointed with the separation process up to now.


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The Good and the Bad
College presents a number of new experiences and challenges to students as they attempt to become accustomed to a newfound sense of independence and the responsibility that comes with this freedom. College students are often tired due to the work that they have to do and it can become hard to concentrate on said labor after focusing on it for several hours. There are a variety of substances and supplements that students take to aid them in staying awake. From coffee to snacks, students will try anything to stay up a few extra hours and study for their exam the next day. One of the substances students use to stay awake are energy drinks and there is still an interesting debate regarding their usefulness and value.
What is in Most Energy Drinks?
There are many different energy drink brands which contain different ingredients in their recipes. There are, however, common trends among most energy drinks regarding the ingredients they share. These ingredients are typically caffeine, taurine, guarana, and sugar. Their properties are:
- Caffeine - The world's most widely consumed proved psychoactive substance. Caffeine is a stimulant that enhances alertness, wakefulness, and movement. The substance's effects are researched and proven.
- Taurine - The most abundant free amino acid in the human body. Contributes to cardiovascular health as well as skeletal muscle function, retina and central nervous system function. It has not, however, been proven to provide energy.
- Guarana - This is a plant of the maple tree family. It is proven to be an effective stimulant. This is due to the fact that its seeds contain twice the caffeine of coffee beans.
- Sugar - Sugar contains glucose which is a source of energy for the human body. It provides energy to people.
The Good of Energy Drinks
Energy drinks have positive effects as they advertise on their products. Almost all energy drinks actually provide you with what they promise; energy. Drinking a Red Bull or a Monster will make it easier to stay awake and study for that big test tomorrow.
The Bad of Energy Drinks
While energy drinks do provide you with energy, the drawbacks that they offer are also quite considerable. The energy that these drinks encourage is almost exclusively obtained from caffeine and sugar, as the other ingredients in the products do not really stimulate the human body. They also provide about as much caffeine as slightly more than an average cup of coffee. The price you pay for a typical energy drink is about $3 to $4 which is at least twice as expensive as a regular cup of coffee bought from the deli. The difference in price is even more extreme when considering that you can purchase your own coffee beans and make your own coffee for drastically less money. Energy drinks also contain high amounts of sugar (more than 80 grams in some cases) and this is proven to be harmful to the body if consumed in excess.
The Outcome of the Facts
When weighing the positives and the negatives of most energy drinks, the smart choice is to skip them and drink some coffee if you need to stay awake. The energy boost is about the same, and coffee is so much cheaper.


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Day 66 of opening the door & going outside everyday…when suddenly it occurs to ask: What is "nature" anyway?
You may already have some absolute answers. You may gesture towards everything non-human such as trees, bushes, snow, wind, deer, ladybugs, feathers, plants and sunlight. "There," you say, spreading your arms out wide, "that is nature!" End of story?
Perhaps. Yet I've noticed that the edges get mighty blurry. The first example that popped into my thoughts concerned the cup of tea sitting before the computer. The tea grew on a plant somewhere. Was that tea plant "nature"? Or, because it was farmed and cultivated, should it be considered something apart from nature? The ceramic cup? Is pottery part of nature, or a human invention?
Let's say we're walking together in the woods and discover a wooden ladder resting upon a tree. Nature? Is it part of nature, or alien to it? Could it be something in-between? Nature AND human?
If a piece of our human hair falls to the soil, is it now nature or is it trash? If we write a love letter to the earth and bury it beneath a stone, what are the wishes of our heart? Rubbish or art? Gift? Now a part of nature?
We humans so often want to categorize, to label. We want to deftly and assuredly define boundaries. Wikipedia discusses this topic attempting to scientifically analyze it. Example: Manufactured objects and human interaction generally are not considered part of nature unless qualified in ways such as "human nature" or "the whole of nature".
Also this summary: This more traditional concept of natural things which can still be found today implies a distinction between the natural and the artificial, with the latter being understood as that which has been brought into being by a human consciousness or a human mind.
Hmmm. OK. So we humans are not considered part of nature? Double Hmmm. Are we separating ourselves from the "natural" world as if we're somehow different, special, privileged, better, worse? This type of thinking might help quantify or qualify some concepts, but I believe it also constructs some false barriers between ourselves and the natural world.
A seashell? The home of a scallop? Natural. A wigwam in the woods? Artificial. Even though it's made of bent willow, birch bark, branches, bear skin, cedar, natural ties? A green natural sustainable home in the woods?
What about our compost? The scraps we feed to the deer? What about art we create out of all natural earth components? Is a carrot in the garden artificial if we've bought seeds in town? What about a sleigh-ride behind a horse? Nature or human or some combination in between? An apple seed planted by Johnny Appleseed…is the tree part of nature or separate from it?
I've posted this photo before, but really must post it again for your consideration:
I'm sorry (well, not really sorry) to admit that the distinctions between "nature" and "human" are very blurry and indistinct to me. Those potted plants in the corner seem both very natural and cultivated. Even this computer links back to elements, soil, water, and sunlight.
What might happen if we cease to draw such a hard distinction between what is nature and what is not? Would our appreciation for it deepen or lessen? What if we started seeing nature in everything we view? Might we not want to honor it even more?


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Distribution method of used car is well established and efficiently operated by auction system spread all over Japanese market, at 170 venues for total sale of more than 2 million cars in a year, making use of personal computers and internet communications. For instance, out of 15,000 units` weekly stock list of passenger cars, trucks and construction machineries, auctions are performed bidding one car in seven seconds making use of 10 TV screens simultaneously, and selling off all 15,000 units in stock.
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Veterinary Transdermals Database
Last Review: August 2005
Transdermal medication delivery for veterinary patients (especially cats) is an answer to an age-old prayer from both veterinarians and pet owners. Delivering medication to cats noninvasively and without "kitty rodeos" and owner guilt is truly a landmark in veterinary pharmacotherapy. The transdermal delivery of medications has been well documented in veterinary medicine for ivermectin, selamectin, fipronil, nitroglycerin, imidacloprid, and fentanyl. Many medications can be administered transdermally to veterinary patients and there is a great desire to use that form of delivery for many others, but not every veterinary drug is suitable for transdermal use.
Before any drug is compounded in a transdermal dosage form, the veterinarian and the compounding pharmacist must carefully consider the pharmacologic characteristics of the drug with respect to the target species. They must also identify specific objective assessment parameters for determining the safety and efficacy of the treatment, as well as whether the risk of drug exposure to the client during administration precludes use of a transdermal dosage form.
Transdermally delivered drugs bypass hepatic portal first-pass metabolism, and extrapolating oral doses to transdermal doses can result in toxicity. To date there have been limited published studies of the pharmacokinetics, safety, or efficacy of compounded transdermal medications in veterinary patients. Until controlled studies provide evidence of safety and efficacy, the compounding pharmacist and veterinarian must use their best scientific judgment to predict whether a particular drug is suitable for transdermal delivery in a given patient. When transdermal agents are used, comprehensive data should be catalogued to determine clinical success or toxicity.
Diagnostic information (eg, the blood glucose level, blood pressure, serum T4 levels, and results of urine cultures) should also be catalogued to indicate a response to transdermal therapy. Ideally, transdermal dosage forms should be used only when traditional oral and injectable routes have not been effective.
In this database, considerations for the transdermal use of several veterinary medications (including pharmacokinetic factors and assessment parameters for determining toxicity and efficacy) are presented.
This information is meant only as a catalyst for thought; it in no way endorses the safety or efficacy of any of the listed drugs that are administered transdermally.
Disclaimer: Information in this electronic database is presented based on limited published information regarding single dose pharmacokinetic studies of transdermally administered drugs. Where studies were not found, pharmacokinetic parameters for oral drug use in the target species were used to potentially predict maximum safe transdermal doses for those drugs. This information is purely based on hypothesis as none of the drugs in the chart have undergone scientific safety and efficacy studies for chronic dosing in animals, with the exception of methimazole. The information in this chart also replaces that published originally in the International Journal of Pharmaceutical Compounding Mar/Apr 2003 p. 106.


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PHOTOS: Jack Morton Worldwide
Audible's Sound Idea
Audible Inc. captures New York Comic Con attendees' attention with a gamified exhibit that generates 8 million social-media impressions and a 90-percent increase in booth visitors. By Brian Dukerschein
Product Demonstration
Exhibitor: Audible Inc.
Creative/Production: Jack Morton Worldwide, New York, 609-223-4880, www.jackmorton.com
Creative: Genuine Interactive LLC, New York, 212-401-7283, www.wearegenuine.com
Show: New York Comic Con, 2016
Promotional Budget: $400,000 – $499,000
➤ Demonstrate the immersive qualities of the company's audiobooks.
➤ Drive 15 percent more visitors to the exhibit.
➤ Increase the number of free audiobook downloads by 15 percent.
➤ Promote photo sharing on social media.
➤ Generated a 90-percent spike in the number of booth visitors.
➤ Resulted in a nearly 600-percent boost in the number of audiobook downloads.
➤ Netted a 385-percent increase in the number of photos shared and a total of 8 million social-media impressions.
Ever since our ancient ancestors first scrawled images on the walls of their caves, mankind has been compelled to tell stories. From legendary battles recounted around a campfire to the will-they-or-won't-they courtship of Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy, narratives both fictional and factual have enthralled audiences for generations. And now that it's possible to engage with stories in a range of mediums – including film stock, the printed page, and digital audiobooks – modern story-lovers have multiple avenues through which to lose themselves in their favorite fables.
Demonstrating the immersive qualities of aural stories was a key objective for Audible Inc., the world's largest producer of spoken-word content (i.e., audiobooks), when it planned its debut exhibit at New York Comic Con in 2015. A four-day extravaganza of all things pop culture – but with a decided bent toward the worlds of fantasy and science fiction – NYCC draws more than 185,000 attendees, many of whom dress up as their favorite characters from graphic novels, video games, and more. The costumed crowds descend on the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center and "geek out" over screenings of upcoming films and TV series, panels and autograph sessions, and an exhibit hall filled with the accouterments of ferocious fandom. The result is sensory overload to the extreme, with a cacophony of sights and sounds competing for showgoers' attention.
Making an audio product stand out amid all that multisensory stimulation was the challenge Audible faced during its first showing at NYCC. To surround attendees in the story of Locke & Key, a fantasy-based comic-book series, Audible opted for an exhibit that used binaural soundscapes, 360-degree 3-D video, and virtual reality. The activation generated an appreciable return but had two major flaws: It targeted a narrow market and had a shelf life tied to Locke & Key's popularity. "The 2015 NYCC experience was specifically created to highlight a single high-profile title and was not extensible to additional events," says Barbara Ward Thall, Audible's senior vice president of global brand marketing. "So while it was very successful, we needed to maximize our return on investment at the 2016 show with a reusable experience that could be easily customized based on the event and audience."
Audible Inc. used gamification to showcase the immersive qualities of its audiobooks at New York Comic Con. Its Audible Recall activation pitted seven players against each other to see who could identify a popular science fiction or fantasy title the fastest after listening to a 15-second clip.
The seven aisle-facing gaming stations were positioned in front of backlit letters spelling the Audible brand name on the exhibit's back wall. When a player identified the correct title the fastest using a 14-inch touchscreen, the letter behind his or her station would illuminate, alerting the crowd of bystanders that he or she won that round of the competition.
Back at the drawing board for NYCC 2016, Thall and the rest of Audible's exhibiting team took another look at its strategy and the show's audience. Since Comic Con attendees run the gamut in terms of both age and fandom – and generally are ravenous consumers of media – the team decided it needed an exhibit that highlighted the breadth of the company's sci-fi and fantasy offerings to attract the biggest crowd. And knowing that fans of these genres tend to be very competitive regarding their in-depth knowledge of their preferred franchises, Audible suspected a gamified activation in which participants could show off their smarts for prizes and bragging rights would resonate with attendees. Equally important, however, was that this exhibit's design feel just as appropriate at NYCC as it would at any consumer-facing event.
With a loose concept set, the Audible team took its ideas to Jack Morton Worldwide and asked the exhibit house to fill in the details. The ensuing collaboration resulted in Audible Recall, a game-based showcase of Audible's sci-fi and fantasy offerings. "We wanted attendees to sample multiple audio clips so that they could appreciate the quality and the variety of content Audible has to offer," says Jessica Diamond, senior production coordinator at Jack Morton. "With the vast amount of visual stimulation and intense crowds at NYCC, we wanted to provide fans with a space where they could shut out all the noise and connect with the Audible brand to experience their favorite content in a new way." The idea was to have attendees compete against each other to see who could identify a popular sci-fi or fantasy title the fastest by listening to a short excerpt from an Audible audiobook. And just like the previous year's show, all booth visitors would receive a VIP card for a 30-day free trial of Audible and an audiobook download.
To address Audible's desire for versatility, Jack Morton's sister agency, Genuine Interactive LLC, got to work designing the Audible Recall game in a way that would allow it to be programmed to promote any genre. Meanwhile, Diamond's team turned its focus to the exhibit. "It was important for people to walk by and instantly know this was the Audible booth, which we achieved through color and the larger-than-life header," Diamond says. "Creating a reusable space was also a priority, so we integrated large monitors capable of showing a range of content and made sure the header was customizable for different events."
Hopes were high for Audible Recall's ability to attract – and retain – attention on NYCC's carnivalesque show floor. The company set a goal of increasing both its number of booth visitors and free audiobook downloads by 15 percent compared to the previous year. And since NYCC is so rife with colorful characters, Audible had a more indefinite aim of boosting the social-media reach of photos taken in its exhibit. So with its metrics set, Audible and Jack Morton headed to Javits to see if they'd hear crickets or the heady buzz of a packed exhibit.
You Gotta Hear This
It was a hectic scene as thousands of attendees in costumes and plainclothes made their way into Javits' North Corridor, but Audible's 20-by-20-foot stand was difficult to miss, thanks to exhibit elements clad in golden yellow and black corporate colors. Black aluminum beams supported a 3-foot-tall, internally lit header comprising an extruded frame and pillowcase graphics that branded the space. The exhibit's back wall, which was covered in black pyramids that mimicked the noise-dampening materials used in sound booths, featured the company's name in backlit letters. Three 55-inch flatscreen monitors – two positioned inside the exhibit and one facing the aisle – functioned as the game's leaderboard and also displayed various marketing content.
The attendee with the highest score in each game was given a T-shirt featuring cover art from some of Audible Inc.'s sci-fi and fantasy titles.
A professional photographer was on hand to capture shots of the Audible Recall players in action. These photos were automatically sent to two kiosks in the booth where attendees could easily share them via email, text message, or social media.
After a successful showing at New York Comic Con, Audible brought its gamified Audible Recall activation to A Celebration of Harry Potter at Universal Studios Florida. The company swapped the exhibit's generic header for a themed version, and players tried their hands at identifying the correct title after listening to excerpts from J.K. Rowling's bestselling novels.
At the start of each game, seven attendees were ushered into the exhibit and took their places behind one of the crowd-facing gaming stations topped with a 14-inch touchscreen. After an emcee explained the rules of the game, players donned branded headphones, used the touchscreens to "Register for Battle" (i.e., enter their email addresses, as well as their names or a tongue-in-cheek "handle"), and waited for their competitors to do the same. When the game began, players listened to 15-second clips from popular sci-fi or fantasy audiobooks and then had five seconds to guess the title from four possible choices. Each station was positioned in front of one of the letters spelling "Audible" on the exhibit's back wall, and that letter would light up when a player won one of the six rounds by identifying the correct title the fastest. The flatscreen monitors tracked players' progress in real time and highlighted the winner, and the participant with the highest score in each game was awarded the same branded T-shirt booth staffers were wearing. As an added bonus, at the end of each day the player with the highest overall score was notified via email that he or she also won a pair of Master & Dynamic headphones.
The gamified product demo attracted 3,799 participants,While players were concentrating on proving their prowess, a professional photographer gathered shots of the action. These photos were automatically sent to two touchscreen kiosks positioned in a corner of the exhibit. After finishing their game, players could view the photos and share them via email, text message, or social media. Before departing, everyone was presented with a VIP card that would allow them to further explore Audible's offerings via a free download and 30-day trial.
a whopping 90-percent increase over the previous year.
Sounds Like a Winner
As NYCC came to a close, it was clear that Audible had achieved its goal of not only demonstrating the enveloping qualities of its audiobooks, but also offering an experience that would appeal to a range of attendees. Many showgoers returned to the exhibit for multiple rounds of competition, and groups of friends often waited in line together to see who would come out on top in the bookish battle. This level of engagement didn't go unnoticed by Sizzle Awards judges, who lauded Audible for "expertly competing with all the noise on the show floor."
Enthusiastic attendees don't necessarily equate to a successful exhibit, but Audible has some impressive metrics from its appearance. Its gamified product demo attracted 3,799 participants, a whopping 90-percent increase over 2015. And while the company hoped to boost the number of free audiobook downloads offered via its VIP cards by 15 percent, it ultimately widened that increase to almost 600 percent compared to the previous year. Finally, more than 1,300 photos were shared through the exhibit's kiosks, resulting in a 385-percent bump and 8 million social-media impressions.
Results like these speak volumes to Audible's ability to offer an experience that resonates with its customers and prospects while proving that, regardless of the medium, everyone loves a good story. E
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Originally published in knit.wear Fall 2013, this sweater pattern is now available as an individual download from The Knitting Vortex with expanded instructions and slightly tweaked sizing.
This sophisticated pullover is knit side to side as an oversized rectangle with minimal finishing. A comfy and easy silhouette, the ample body proportions are balanced by the slim ribbed sleeves and turtleneck, with the added detail of an asymmetrical faux front opening. The lower fronts are free to swing open, enhancing the relaxed attitude and uncomplicated style of this outer layering piece.
Techniques & Skills Used: cable CO, alternate cable CO, knit/purl, increasing/decreasing, picking up stitches.
Size: 49 (55, 57.5, 59, 60.5)" circumference, to fit 32 (36, 40, 44, 48)" bust. This boxy pullover is designed to be oversized; shown in smallest size, with about 19" positive ease.
Yarn: HiKoo by Skacel Collection, Inc. Kenzie (50% New Zealand merino, 25% nylon, 10% angora, 10% alpaca, 5% silk noils; 160 yards/50g), shown in #1009 Oceana; 10 (11, 12, 12, 13) skeins, or approximately 1550 (1700, 1800, 1900, 2000) yards of worsted or light worsted weight yarn.
Other Materials: US 7 (4.5mm) 40" circular needle or size to match gauge; Stitch markers (4); Stitch holder; Yarn needle; 7/8" buttons (3); Matching sewing thread and needle.
Gauge: 17 st and 26 rows/4" in stockinette stitch, 24 st and 26 rows/4" in K2P2 Rib slightly stretched, after blocking.
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TOEFL IBT Reading Practice Test 47 from The Official Guide to the TOEFL Test
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Reading Directions: This section measures your ability to understand academic passages in English.
The Reading section is divided into separately timed parts.
Most questions are worth 1 point, but the last question for each passage is worth more than 1 point. The directions for the last question indicate how many points you may receive. You will now begin the Reading section. There are three passages in the section. You should allow 20 minutes to read each passage and answer the questions about it. You should allow 60 minutes to complete the entire section.
- TOEFL IBT Reading Practice Test 55 from The Official Guide to the TOEFL Test
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- Reading Practice Test 66 from The Collection of TOEFL Reading Comprehension
- TOEFL IBT Reading Practice Test 56 from The Official Guide to the TOEFL Test
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P1: Hotels were among the earliest facilities that bound the United States together. They were both creatures and creators of communities, as well as symptoms of the frenetic
quest for community. Even in the first part of the nineteenth century, Americans were already forming the habit of gathering from all corners of the nation for both public and private, business and pleasure purposes. Conventions were the new occasions, and hotels were distinctively American facilities making conventions possible. The first national convention of a major party to choose a candidate for President (that of the National Republican party, which met on December 12, 1831, and nominated Henry Clay for President) was held in Baltimore, at a hotel that was then reputed to be the best in the country. The presence in Baltimore of Barnum's City Hotel, a six-story building with two hundred apartments, helps explain why many other early national political conventions were held there.
P2: In the longer run, too. American hotels made other national conventions not only possible but pleasant and convivial. The growing custom of regularly assembling from afar the representatives of all kinds of groups – not only for political conventions, but also for commercial, professional, learned, and avocational ones – in turn supported the multiplying hotels. By mid-twentieth century, conventions accounted for over a third of the yearly room occupancy of all hotels in the nation, about eighteen thousand different conventions were held annually with a total attendance of about ten million persons.
P3: Nineteenth-century American hotelkeepers, who were no longer the genial, deferential "hosts" of the eighteenth-century European inn, became leading citizens. Holding a large stake in the community, they exercised power to make it prosper. As owners or managers of the local "palace of the public", they were makers and shapers of a principal community attraction. Travelers from abroad were mildly shocked by this high social position.
1. The word "bound" in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to
(A) led
(B) protected
(C) tied
(D) strengthened
2. The National Republican party is mentioned in paragraph 1 as an example of a group
(A) from Baltimore
(B) of learned people
(C) owning a hotel
(D) holding a convention
3. The word "assembling" in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to
(A) announcing
(B) motivating
(C) gathering
(D) contracting
4. The word "ones" in paragraph 2 refers to
(A) hotels
(B) conventions
(C) kinds
(D) representatives
5. The word "it" in paragraph 3 refers to
(A) European inn
(B) host
(C) community
(D) public
6. It can be inferred from the passage that early hotelkeepers in the United States were
(A) active politicians
(B) European immigrants
(C) Professional builders
(D) Influential citizens
7. Which of the following statements about early American hotels is NOT mentioned in the passage?
(A) Travelers from abroad did not enjoy staying in them.
(B) Conventions were held in them
(C) People used them for both business and pleasure.
(D) They were important to the community.


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Apple Could Release iTunes 11 on Thursday [REPORT]
Apple could launch the latest desktop version of iTunes as early as Thursday (Nov. 29), according to a report.
The potential release date was revealed in a Wall Street Journal profile of Eddy Cue, Apple's senior vice president of Internet software and services.
iTunes 11 is "more closely integrated with iCloud and resembles the mobile version," according to the newspaper. It will also let customers stream music, movies and television shows purchased from iTunes from one Apple device to another. They can do this via via iCloud's syncing service, and won't have to re-download the files, the newspaper added.
The new iTunes has been delayed by a month due to "engineering issues that required parts to be rebuilt," the WSJ reported. Apple told Mashable that the latest version of its media-library app was slated to come out in October. But spokesman Tom Neumayr later admitted that the upgrade would arrive "before the end of November."
In the face of competition from rivals such as streaming services Pandora and Spotify, the Cupertino, Calif. company is looking to rejuvenate iTunes. Many users have complained that the software frequently falls victim to lags, and is prone to crashing.
Are you looking forward to getting iTunes 11? What other music services do you use online? Tell us in the comments below.
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