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The term "panic city" refers to the demand for some immediate action to end a bad situation. "Panic city" has been cited in print since the 1970s.
New York Mets general manager Sandy Alderson popularized the term in New York. "Alderson knows he's working in Panic City" was printed in the New York (NY) Daily News on April 14, 2011. Alderson gave a press conference on June 26, 2015, after the Mets' seven-game road losing streak. The Daily News reported in June 27, 2016:
"Alderson bobbed and weaved in his usual fashion, implying that a seven-game losing steak on the road shouldn't necessarily turn into 'Panic City' around the Mets, as he called it."
Wikipedia: Sandy Alderson
Richard Lynn "Sandy" Alderson (born November 22, 1947) is the general manager of the New York Mets. He previously served as an executive with the Oakland Athletics, San Diego Padres and the commissioner's office of Major League Baseball.
27 June 1979, The Plain Dealer (Cleveland, OH), "Does reporting make gas lines grow?" by Charles B. Seib, pg. 25-A, col. 3:
I don't know how things are in your town, but in Washington it's panic city.
14 April 1980, Los Angeles (CA) Times Orange County (pt. 2(, pg. 1, col. 1:
When Deadline for Bills Nears, It's Panic City
By Tracy Wood
Daily News (New York, NY)
Mets general manger Sandy Alderson not ready to panic even after bad start to 2011 baseball season
Thursday, April 14, 2011, 4:00 AM
Alderson knows he's working in Panic City, where trends can be detected in a matter of innings.
William Schoell
@alisonpanza have you booked your flight to PANIC CITY?
11:30 AM - 27 Aug 2013
Young Ideas
"a week later, it's panic city" - Alderson. Typical @Mets being @Mets.
2:53 PM - 26 Jun 2015
Anthony DiComo
Sandy Alderson characterized the public's current perception of the #Mets as "panic city."
4:04 PM - 26 Jun 2015
Daily News (New York, NY)
Overpay for a hitter? Mets GM Sandy Alderson must back up words and take bold swing
Saturday, June 27, 2015, 12:49 AM
No surprise, then, that Sandy Alderson's press conference on Friday, called to officially announce Matz's call-up, turned into an interrogation as to when he will make a trade for a hitter to add even a little spark to the lineup.
Alderson bobbed and weaved in his usual fashion, implying that a seven-game losing steak on the road shouldn't necessarily turn into "Panic City" around the Mets, as he called it.
Welcome to Panic City!
By Matthew Cerrone Jun 30, 2015 | 9:41AM
"It's Panic City,'' Mets GM Sandy Alderson said last Friday, referring to fan and media reaction to his team's recently-concluded seven-game losing streak.
This past Sunday, after his team completed a sweep of the Reds, Alderson said, "Here they come, the citizens of Panic City," as the team's beat reporters walked by him in the tunnel under Citi Field (June 29, 2015).
This name is a good indication of Alderson's confidence in his roster, and his view of how we react. But, you know, he's right, this is Panic City… and I love every second of it.
Fansided—Nothin' But Nets
Welcome to Panic City!
by Brian Rzeppa May 24, 2016 Follow @brianrzeppa
Talent manager Michael Gruen takes a look at the future of the Nets in this guest post through the scope of multiple different insights throughout the basketball world.
Welcome to Panic City!
In June of 2015, in response to Mets fans getting overly exasperated following a seven-game losing streak, Mets General Manager Sandy Alderson coined the term "Panic City" by saying, "Here they come, the members of Panic City." Although that was a bad streak, the rest is history as the Mets made it all the way to the World Series.
New York City • Sports/Games • Tuesday, May 24, 2016 • Permalink


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I was lucky to have witnessed the partially eclipsed moon in the eastern sky last night despite a thick cloud cover and a chance of a thunderstorm.
According to the Farmer's Almanac, "because the relatively short season for harvesting strawberries comes each year during the month of June, full Moon that occurs during that month was christened for the strawberry", hence the name.
Because of this, it seemed as if the shadow of the Earth that covered the moon during the eclipse is a small bite out of the Strawberry Moon.
Shown below is a composite image of eight separate photos showing the phases of last night's partial lunar eclipse beginning at 7:32 pm PHT as seen from Marikina City, in mostly cloudy skies.
Yesterday's weather had been winding us up all day, with nearly 100% cloud cover from dawn to dusk. Fortunately, we did get good cloud breaks which allowed glimpses of the Moon.
By the way, I observed this event with my fellow UP AstroSoc member and favorite observing buddy, Bea Banzuela from the rooftop of their house located in Barangka, Marikina City.
Tomorrow, a rare transit of Venus across the Sun's disk will surely entice a lot of sky viewers again. It is an event that you would not want to miss!
Clear skies!

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Parisians have officially gone burger bonkers: After the Camion qui Fume (a mobile gourmet burger van) and Big Fernand (an über-trendy take-away burger joint in the 10th), Blend has opened its doors, in the bobo quarters of Etienne Marcel. And if the queues are anything to go by, this modern, 24-seater burger bar is going to be relished for a long time.
The secret is in the ingredients: Made with hand-cut veal and beef mince, provided by star butcher Yves-Marie le Bourdonnec, burgers are succulent and flavoursome, and marry wonderfully with the fresh toppings (think bacon, bleu d'Auvergne cheese, spinach leaves, chorizo, mint and cheddar). The bread and fries (both potato and sweet-potato) are also homemade, making the whole affair rather gourmet.
Our burgers came wrapped in baking paper (to keep their toppings snug inside the bun until they got to the table), accompanied by delicious, knobbly, golden fries served in a metal basket and sprinkled in salt and fresh parsley. The initial bite of the 'Sweet' burger (veal mince, with Chorizo and carrot, mint and pepper relish) was very satisfying, with alternately crisp and squishy layers of cheese, salad, salsa and bun. The toppings on the 'Signature' burger (beef mince with blue cheese, apple, bacon and onion chutney) also worked together perfectly; and the fries were some of the best we'd tasted in Paris, with just the right balance of crunch and fluffiness. Desserts (though less exciting) were decent: a moist peanut and caramel cupcake, and a creamy, yet tangy, raspberry cheesecake with a crunchy, buttery base.
Indeed, the only downer was the lack of space (only 24 seats for dozens of clients who inevitably have to queue or share with strangers) and an abundance of plastic cups – a problem linked to Blend's unexpected success. As the manager explained to us, they didn't anticipate becoming a hit so soon, so haven't got enough 'proper' crockery to go round! Let's hope they sort it out soon. Low-grade containers are passable in McDo, but when you're a modern eatery trying to build a reputation, you just can't serve wine in a bog-standard plastic cup.
Vegetarians are catered for too, with two veggie options: the 'Champ', a mushroom and tofu burger in a spinach bun, with aubergine and fresh mint; and the 'Green', an intriguing pea 'steak' in a spinach bun with curried apricot chutney.
44 rue d'Argout
|Métro : Bourse, Sentier, Etienne Marcel ou Les Halles
|Opening hours:
|Du lundi au samedi, de midi à 15h et de 19h30 à 23h. Le dimanche, de midi à 16h


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When I was fifteen, I saw Paris for the first time. My parents had decided that our southern hemisphere summer holidays should be spent seeing some of the great cities of Europe, so here we were in the City of Light, mid-winter, just in time to celebrate the New Year.
Here are my journal entries from that time. They're not particularly sophisticated, so please remember that they were written by a fifteen year-old with braces on her teeth.
We'd just flown from Munich to Paris Charles de Gaulle airport when the entry begins:
28th December
Once we were off the plane we went down amazing escalator walkways. Then we went up some more, inside perspex tubes. They were fantastic. It didn't take long for our bags to come through. We went and changed some money and then found a chauffeur driven Mercedes into Paris. The chauffeur was Parisian and drove us on a motorway to the Paris ring road. We drove through the suburbs until we got to the north west of Paris where we entered the city. We passed by the Arc de Triomphe first, then the Eiffel Tower and the Ecole Militaire. We went through lots of side streets to Montparnasse where we were dropped at the Meridien Hotel.
There was a computer (!) in each room and a bottle of champagne, fruit and two bouquets of flowers with a "Happy New Year" card addressed to us from the Manager. After a small celebration, Dad went and got a map and tour brochures from the desk, so we read them briefly and then headed off on a walk. We went past Galeries Lafayette and a shopping centre on a large shopping street full of boutiques, shoe shops and every other kind of shop. We went into a magnificent art shop – two stories of every art supply imaginable! I couldn't think to choose what I needed. We walked on and on for ages until we got to the River Seine.
We went into Notre Dame Cathedral which was amazing at night. It was eerie and dark but the candles and people at Mass lightened it up a bit. We saw a memorial to all those members of the British Empire who fought in the First World War. It even had a New Zealand coat of arms on it. We passed confessionals and candles so we lit a candle and left it burnng.
We walked back to the Latin Quarter where we found a lovely Italian restaurant, got a table and sat down. I chose lasagne. It was delicious! After dinner we walked back to the hotel. It was a long walk. Eventually we got there after seeing typically French things e.g. self-cleaning loos.
**Before we got to the River Seine, a tramp (about 60) came up to me, stared at me really closely and snorted in my ear. Weird. All the way home, I imitated what he did and everyone laughed! At the hotel we booked tours for tomorrow and went to sleep – after watching BBC1, Greystoke – The Legend of Tarzan. Good movie.
It's interesting to read back over this. For a start, I have absolutely no recollection of a tramp snorting in my ear, so I have to trust my ancient journal on that one. I do remember the escalator tubes at Charles de Gaulle and the thrill of seeing the Eiffel Tower for the first time. It was like travelling through one of my school French textbooks, only no longer black-and-white. This was 3D Paris, live.
Whenever I'm in Paris now, I always look at that inescapable black monstrosity, La Tour Montparnasse, and remember that first visit. Today I asked Monsieur a question:
"Darling, do you like the Tour Montparnasse?"
"Does anyone?"
"I don't know. Probably not."
If you read this and have a view, either way, on the Tour Montparnasse, please let me know because it confuses the hell out of me. It reminds me of an ugly black wart on the face of an otherwise elegant Grande Dame.


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Youth Petition Dem to Mitigate Climate Change
By Wendy Fachon
Nature's Trust Rhode Island, a youth-driven campaign for the legal right to a healthy climate, joined by Sisters of Mercy Ecology, initiated legal action to compel the state Department of Environmental Management (DEM) to step up and do its fair share to stop climate change. On September 5, the organization delivered a petition to the DEM and started a 30-day clock ticking. During that time, DEM is expected to either initiate a public process to consider and implement this proposal, or it will have to justify its inaction to the courts.
Nature's Trust RI was inspired by Mary Christina Wood, author of Nature's Trust: Environmental Law for a New Ecological Age. The book exposes the problems in environmental law and offers transformational change based on the public trust doctrine. The trust doctrine asserts public property rights to crucial resources. Its core logic compels government, as trustee, to protect natural inheritance such as air and water for all humanity. This approach empowers citizens worldwide to protect their inalienable ecological rights for generations to come.
Adults support youth by composing the legal details of the petition, so the youth can focus on the advocacy work. The petition delivered to DEM shows that state agencies have not lived up to their obligations according to the Rhode Island Constitution. This neglect of duty has been on display in the agency's role in issuing permits for major fossil fuel projects, such as the expansion of the compressor station in Burrillville, and the expansion of the liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility in Fields Point.
A freshman student at the University of Rhode Island has lived all of his life in the coastal village of Snug Harbor. The warming and acidifying ocean has negatively impacted the fishing industry, so that his father can no longer make a living fishing. His father saw it coming 25 years ago, but DEM told him at the time that his evidence was merely anecdotal. The lesson the student learned is, "I must assert with utmost passion and sincerity that I believe the government of Rhode Island is not upholding their responsibility as a trustee of our environment, and I must hope that I am not silenced just as my father was stifled by the word 'anecdotal' 25 years ago."
The regulations that the petition asks DEM to put in place are based on the best available science. The petition also relies on duties contained in the state's constitution to protect the public trust. Environmental justice is another core principle, one that is clearly violated by the proposed expansion of the LNG facility at Fields Point.
Much of what climate scientists have predicted for the last 50 years is already happening, but actual developments have outpaced projections. In the presence of current reverse action at the federal level, it is clear that each state must act promptly and boldly to eliminate fossil fuel emissions and draw down those already wreaking havoc with our global weather system. Youth and families are encouraged to share personal stories and science-based evidence. The petition and more information can be found at NaturesTrustRI.org.


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How Unfortunate - Chapter One Cover Page
jgib99 on Feb. 9, 2006
Hello, and welcome to How Unfortunate!! I hope that you enjoy the comic.
Antionestrife at 10:18AM, Nov. 30, 2010
Yes! I finally start from the beginning of this thing.
croxtonhas at 7:44PM, June 16, 2009
nice start, and you've refined it well to present!
Kenz Lee at 6:34PM, July 4, 2008
wonderful cover!
The mediocre one at 1:47PM, Oct. 16, 2006
Teal at 4:04PM, Aug. 1, 2006
love the cover!


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Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS)
November 18, 2019 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am$55
Faith Christian Fellowship, 16726 Lappans Road, Williamsport, MD, will hold Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) meetings on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month from 9:30 am to 11:30 am now until May. MOPS is a group for mothers who are pregnant or with young children through the age of kindergarten. We meet for a lesson, fellowship, brunch, games, crafts, and guest speakers. We provide childcare for the children and all childcare workers are screened. The cost is $55. For more information call 240-344-4552 or request to join our MOPS Facebook page: Faith Christian Fellowship MOPS.


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With a Presidential Election on the horizon this September, there has been renewed interest in the powers that the President of Singapore has. Here's a summary of the President's discretionary powers:
Discretionary powers
Prior to 30 November 1991, the role of the President was largely a ceremonial one. However, the Constitution was amended to make the President's office an elected office with discretionary powers relating to the safeguarding of national reserves, and the protection of the integrity of the Public Service.
The President has the power to veto or disagree with the Government's proposals in the following areas:
• All fiscal matters touching on Singapore's reserves
• All matters relating to key appointments in the public service and Fifth Schedule entities
• Restraining Orders under the Maintenance of Religious Harmony Act
• Continued detention under the Internal Security Act
• Refusal of investigations by the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau
Consultation with advisers
The President must consult the Council of Presidential Advisers (CPA) on all fiscal matters touching on Singapore's reserves and on the appointment and removal of key office holders in the public service and Fifth Schedule entities. On other areas involving the President's discretionary powers, consultation of CPA is optional.
If the President vetoes any fiscal matter touching on Singapore's reserves or the appointment/removal of any key office holder in the public service or Fifth Schedule entity, and the President's decision is contrary to CPA's advice, Parliament may overrule the President's decision with a two-thirds majority vote.
Ceremonial and community roles
Besides the powers granted by the Constitution, the President also has ceremonial and community roles:
Ceremonial: As the Ceremonial Head of State, the President is the symbolic figure representing Singapore at ceremonies and internationally.
Community: The President may use the influence of his position to support charitable and social causes, such as sports, volunteerism, social entrepreneurship, culture and the arts. The President's Challenge championed by the President is one such example.
Source: The Istana
This article is accurate as of Jun 2017.


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5 Weird and Wonderful Attractions in Thailand– Number 2 is guaranteed to give you the creeps!
There is no denying the fact that human beings have a fascination for all things strange and unusual and there is a plethora of wacky attractions to be found all over the world. The Land of Smiles has a fair collection of its own, from phallic shrines in Bangkok to temples which are the inhabitants of both monks – and fully grown tigers! iTravel has unearthed a few examples of some of Thailand's more unusual attractions so you can add a little something special to the itinerary of your next trip! But beware – some of these hotspots are not for the faint of heart or those with weak stomachs!
1. The Secret Buddha Garden, Koh Samui
Tucked away among lush tropical foliage on the Tar Nim waterfall peak near Baan Saket is the Secret Buddha Garden, which also goes by the name of the Magic Garden, or Heaven's Garden. Created by local fruit farmer, Nim Thongsuk, this garden is populated by a weird and wonderful cast of folkloric figures, all carved out of stone. There is even a statue of Nim himself, seated on a rock among his stunning creation. This Garden is an oasis of magic and beauty, with its babbling stream and dense green foliage. It is also a unique photo opportunity, or simply a great place to relax and let your imagination soar as you admire the lovingly carved figures all around you.
2. The Bangkok Forensic Museum
If you have a strong stomach and a taste for all things creepy, make your way to this frightening museum located inside the Siriraj Hospital, on the western shore of the Chao Phraya River. There are actually 6 museums in total, but the Forensic, Pathology and Anatomical Museums are arguably the freakiest of the 6, and so the ones that hold the most interest! From parasites to preserved babies, dissected bodies and even the corpse of a child-eating madman, these 3 museums will probably give you nightmares but are guaranteed to hold your attention as you examine the exhibits. Learn more about this weird attraction, and Bangkok's other fascinating museums, through our iTravel Thailand Travel Tips exclusive.
3. Phra Nang (Princess) Cave, Krabi
The image of the phallus is widespread in Thailand and is a symbol of good luck and fertility. From the phallic shrine in the gardens of the Swissotel Nai Lert Hotel in Bangkok, to the phallus-shaped Grandpa Rock on the island of Koh Samui and the phallic amulets worn by many Thai people, there is no denying the importance of this very male image in Thai culture. A slightly less well-known shrine can be found in a picturesque location tucked away on the eastern side of Railay Bay in Krabi. Known as Phra Nang Cave (Princess Cave) this shrine is said to be the home of a mystical sea princess and fishermen have come here for centuries to make offerings in return for protection. With around 100 phallic objects in this small cave, it is not an attraction for the easily embarrassed but is still a must-see if you're visiting Krabi!
4. The Ghost Museum at Dansai
Dansai is a small rural town in North-eastern Thailand, home to a fascinating cultural attraction known as the Phi Ta Khon Local Museum. Every year, for 3 days, this unassuming venue becomes the host for a vibrant ghost festival. For the occasion the villagers carefully craft and paint eerie masks to represent the different kinds of spirit, and there is live entertainment, plenty of food, dance contests and colourful processions. But even if you can't make it for the festival, it's still well worth visiting the museum, learning more about local culture and traditions. During weekends at the museum there are demonstrations of ghost mask-making and you even have the chance to model them, as well as the costumes that go with them. You can also buy Phi Ta Khon masks and ceramics as souvenirs. To learn more about the museum check out our iTravel Destinations special, dedicated to the town of Dansai.
5. The Red Lotus Lake, Udon Thani
Quite often, nature can produce a truly jaw-dropping spectacle that takes your breath away with its mesmerising beauty. The Red Lotus Lake in Udon Thani is just such a spectacle. During the cool season in Thailand, this 600-square-acre expanse of water becomes a sea of red lotus flowers, a romantic sight which has to be seen to be believed. Thankfully the lake can be easily viewed by hiring a pontoon boat for 45 or 90 minutes, which allows you to ride right out into the middle of the lake and experience the full impact of this beautiful scene. Peak viewing time is between 6 and 11am as during the afternoons the lotus blossoms close up in the heat. After your romantic trip on the lake, head to the restaurant near the shore for some tasty dishes featuring – you guessed it – lotus as one of the prime ingredients. Dig into plates of lotus stem som tam and lotus stem coconut curry, a delicious end to a truly breath-taking experience of nature's splendour. Learn more about the Red Lotus Lake courtesy of our iTravel Destinations episode!
Disclaimer: Some of the images and videos presented in this blog are not the property of Kirby Studios and come from Google and YouTube.


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(Series 7, Ep.6) I write this through a fog of tears, having just watched last night's episode. Oh my good lord, that was emotional. My usual defence mechanism when it comes to sad things on telly or films is to picture the actors all surrounded by camera people and sound people and so on, but I got so absorbed in Sam's story that I forgot to do that. The result is not a pretty sight.
My cynical side should really have been spending the time ticking off the cliches: final visit to the seaside; attempting to bequeath your boyfriend to your best friend so they can share their grief; going to a funfair and actually winning a cuddly toy; realising that your biological father isn't as important as the man who's always there for you and who loves you. But my cynical side wasn't working, and I'm filling up again, because it was all played out with such sincerity and sensitivity by the main players, and of course particularly Holly Kenny, who's been an absolute star as Sam.
Her death was gentle and quiet and happened while Rose held her and Tom dozed next to them. "It's okay – she's alright," said Rose. "She's alright now." "I fell asleep," said Tom. "Oh, so did she, Tom. She just went."
Oh-oh. I'm going again. Let's move swiftly on to the light relief, which was happily provided by Jodie Prenger (of I'd Do Anything fame) playing Linda, a PR lady Karen had drafted in to try and rebrand the school. "Whoever said you can't polish a turd hasn't met me," she pronounced. She proceeded to try and polish the turd that is Waterloo Road by taking lots of carefully edited photographs. The Lovely Josh was deemed a bit too spotty to feature. "Hormones don't sell," Linda told Karen, who replied in her best frosty-knickers voice, "It's a secondary school. Hormones live here." Karen wasn't happy with Linda's make-believe portrayal of the school, particularly as she'd decided to feature caretaker Rob Scotcher as the face of the school: "Handsome! Dynamic! Trustworthy!" And back with his wife, presumably dashing Karen's hopes of romance.
Meanwhile, horrible Miss Chaudery had called in the man from the education department, who is not happy with Karen spending money on PR people, and with her dallying with the site manager.
Next time: It's the circle of life, isn't it? This week we lose Sambuca, and next week it looks like nearly everyone is hearing the pitter patter of tiny feet. And I don't mean Janeece in a new pair of heels.
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I have just updated and I am not able to switch on the Touch ID option within Security. It try's to switch on then turns off straight away.
Now with this update and Touch ID doesn't work I don't have Quick Unlock option anymore....
Is this an issue or do I need to enable this elsewhere first? eg iPhone Settings.
Same here.
This is an issue that most customers have. There are also a few more threads about this issue in the forum but saidly no real sollution. One user reported that it works on one of his devices where he restored the device to iOS 8 imstead of updateing it to iOS 8. if you wish you can try this andreport if it's working it not. For me it's not possible because i need all my SMS and other stuff thats getting removed by a clean install of iOS.
Same here
I do have the same issue on a iPhone 5S 64GB (A1457) with iOS8 beta 2 in Dutch (if any of those details matter).
Good morning folks,
We are seeing a few reports of this problem and are looking into it. Does everyone have Touch ID enabled in Settings.app on their device?
same issue and dbl checked settings.app as well.
Updated (not restored) iPhone and Touch ID enabled in settings. Same issue as others where Touch ID setting in 1Password won't stay on.
Same issue here, and yes touch ID is enabled, use it all day. Also, only will allow use of Master Password, can not use 4 digit code anymore
Same here, using touch ID all the time but can't enable it in app
TouchID switched on OK for me.
The first few times I still got asked for my password (just after it unlocked 1Password with TouchID!).
Now it mostly works, although I have pressed "cancel" on the TouchID dialog, and got into 1Password like this:
1. Unlock 1Password,
2. Categories tab
3. Press home
4. Launch 1Password
5. Cancel TouchID
This isn't 100% reproducible. Also I have a feeling it might happen if your finger is on the TouchID when you launch - it unlocks, but still displays a dialog. Hitting cancel lets you in because it already unlocked with TouchID (maybe).
Sometimes when you launch you don't get a TouchID dialog, just a 1Password login.
This is going to be such a GREAT feature!
Same prob for me since the update. Instantly turns back off when trying to turn on Touch ID.
Same for me on iPhone 5S A1457. It immediately turns off again when trying to switch it on and yes, I use Touch ID every day.
same here - I just downloaded the new beta and as soon as i switch on touchID in 1Password, it switches back off. I do have it enables in settings - use it all the time to unlock my phone. hopefully the next beta has this fixed - I am super excited to have this feature!
any other info I can provide, let me know.
I am also having this issue
Touch ID is enabled and works at the lock screen
I am syncing 1password over Dropbox
iPhone 5s - A1533 - 32GB
I have deleted and reinstalled the app via HockeyApp, tho I'm still having the issue.
Touch ID is enabled and works fine on the lock screen, but I can't enable it within 1Password. The console logs while trying to enable it:
Jun 30 14:25:33 --- kernel[0] <Notice>: AppleKeyStore: operation failed (pid: 79 sel: 43 ret: e00002e2) Jun 30 14:25:33 --- securityd[79] <Critical>: SecDbItemCopyEncryptedData ks_encrypt_data (db): failed: The operation couldn't be completed. (OSStatus error -25308 - ks_crypt_acl: e00002e2 failed to wrap item (class 12, bag: 0) Access to item attempted while keychain is locked.) Jun 30 14:25:33 --- securityd[79] <Error>: SecDbItemInsertOrReplace INSERT failed: The operation couldn't be completed. (OSStatus error -25308 - ks_crypt_acl: e00002e2 failed to wrap item (class 12, bag: 0) Access to item attempted while keychain is locked.) Jun 30 14:25:33 --- securityd[79] <Error>: securityd_xpc_dictionary_handler 1PasswordBeta[383] add The operation couldn't be completed. (OSStatus error -25308 - ks_crypt_acl: e00002e2 failed to wrap item (class 12, bag: 0) Access to item attempted while keychain is locked.) Jun 30 14:25:33 --- 1PasswordBeta[383] <Error>: SecOSStatusWith error:[-25308] The operation couldn't be completed. (OSStatus error -25308 - Remote error : The operation couldn'Äôt be completed. (OSStatus error -25308 - ks_crypt_acl: e00002e2 failed to wrap item (class 12, bag: 0) Access to item attempted while keychain is locked.)) Jun 30 14:25:33 --- 1PasswordBeta[383] <Warning>: Failed to store 'lock-service' keychain data for account 'up': -25308
Just chiming in, +1 on this issue not being able to toggle on TouchID.
Same here with iOS 8 beta 2
Same here! (touch ID is enabled)
Can't wait for this to work! I'm so pumped to start using 1Password w/Touch ID in Safari.
A few minutes ago, Beta 2 was released but sadly the bug isn't fixed
The only fix is: "[FIXED] Fixed problem where master password might be requested instead of Touch ID or Device Passcode."
That's nice but it down't help much if you can't activate TouchID or Passcode
If the TouchID feature will last longer to be fixed please bring back the Pin Code Option for this time so that there is an alternative to the very long Master Password.
Are any of the devs reading this thread? This is a major issue.. We can't even use your new feature..
The Beta 2 didn't fix the Touchcode issue for me either.
Same here, I'm still not able to switch on Touch ID using Beta 2. The UISwitch keeps snapping back to disabled!
Got feedback from 1Password and this is NOT fixed in Beta 2.....
Same here still not able to use TouchID or sync from iCloud
Same here : still not able to use TouchID in iphone 5S, nor Quick Unlock in iPad Air.
New beta user and I have the same issue.
Still unable to toggle TouchID with 4.6.BETA-2 (406002).
I submitted feedback via HockyApp a few days ago. They know its and issue and are working on it.
We're working on figuring out what's going on with this one. Keep an eye on the release notes in upcoming betas.
Michael Fey
Sorry for the radio silence here folks, my apologies. One thing you can try is toggling Touch ID off and then on again in your iPhone's Settings.app. I have seen at least one report of that cajoling 1Password's Touch ID setting into submission.


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Phyllis Economou (who sometimes went by P. H. Economou or Phyllis Aitch Economou) was a Midwestern fan active in the 40-60s. She was a member of Wisconsin Fandom and attempted to create a Milwaukee in '59 Worldcon bid. She once described herself as being "most" of Milwaukee Fandom. She collected fanzines and her collection wound up donated to the fanzine Foundation. She was married to fellow fan Arthur Economou.
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Today's opining on the public discourse.
I honestly don't know how the fuck you can have a functional democracy when so many of the voting citizens are totally clueless. I can understand why they wouldn't want to pay attention to politics – it's an endless exercise in frustration, and the stupidity ratio is far higher than any thinking human being should be forced to endure – but people need to at least pay enough attention to realize that while Senate Dems are, by and large, spineless cowards, the Cons are cons. Let's just consider something:
The Senate voted yesterday on Craig Becker's nomination to serve on the National Labor Relations Board. There was no doubt about his qualifications, but conservatives don't like unions, and Becker has spent his adult life working to protect the interests of America's workers. As a result, Republicans did what they always do — they launched a filibuster.Yesterday afternoon, the Senate voted to end debate and make a decision on the nomination. A total of 52 senators supported Becker, while 33 were opposed (several senators missed the vote due to a blizzard).Because madness has begun overcoming our political system, when the vote is 52 to 33, the 33 votes win.Knowing that a recess appointment is a distinct possibility, Republicans immediately began calling on the White House to resist the temptation. One senator was especially amusing.
Republicans immediately called on Mr. Obama not to place Mr. Becker on the board in that fashion.
"I sincerely hope the White House does not circumvent the will of the Senate by appointing him when the Senate is out of session," Senator Orrin Hatch, Republican of Utah, said.Think about that. Hatch wants the president to respect the "will of the Senate" — which means listening to the 33-vote minority and ignoring the 52-vote majority.
The Constitution, for those who still care about that document, doesn't require the Senate to pull together 60 votes on ever single fucking issue. It doesn't consider 33 Senators to constitute a "majority." And 33 fucking assclowns do no a "will of the Senate" make. Except that Harry Reid is too fucking limp to require these dumbshits to actually filibuster, and somehow the Cons are good enough con artists that they've made the fucking country forget that, in fact, a majority used to constitute "the will of the Senate." Why, just a few short years ago, 52 Senators voting in lock-step would've meant legislation passing, appointees appointed, and things moving right along.
Time to remember that again.
Another thing to remember is that Cons are complete fucking retards when it comes to national security. Let's run down today's list, shall we?
Cons are upset over being called out on their lies, so more and more of them are calling for John Brennan's head:
Republicans have responded to Brennan's pushback with incredulity. Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, citing former Bush speechwriter Marc Thiessen's misunderstanding of the facts, called Brennan "troubling" on Fox News yesterday. Rep. Peter King (R-NY) called Brennan an "egomaniac." Sen. Kit Bond (R-MO) declared Brennan "needs to go," and is no longer "credible." On Fox News today, Hoekstra, who repeatedly referred to Brennan as a "White House staffer" as opposed to an intelligence "professional," said Obama should "fire" him.[snip]Unintentionally, Fox News' Brian Kilmeade summed up the situation perfectly this morning when he said that Bond and Hoekstra had told him on the radio yesterday that "they're just astounded and befuddled that" Brennan "continues to dig like this and act so political in condemning everybody else for acting political."
So. They're calling for the ouster of a 25-year vet of the CIA, a man eminently qualified for the job he's in, because he's not afraid to tell the truth. That's so fucking pathetic it's indescribable. And as for making Cons the world's experts on national security, well. I think it points up just how serious they are.
But wait! There's more!
Yesterday, asked by Jon Stewart why it was okay to Mirandize Richard Reid but not the Christmas Day plotter, Gingrich replied: "Richard Reid was an American citizen." Called out on his mistake, Gingrich Tweeted this afternoon:
On daily show was wrong re: ShoeBomber citizenship, was thinking of Padilla. Treating terrorists like criminals wrong no matter who is Pres.If it's true that Gingrich confused Reid and Padilla, that's a pretty colossal blunder. The shoe bomber was Mirandized within the first five minutes of his detention. Padilla, by contrast, was held as an enemy combattant for three and a half years before being convicted in civilian courts.What's more, Gingrich's explanation doesn't make much sense on its face. Yesterday, he suggested it was okay to Mirandize a terror suspect provided he were an American citizen. Today, he seemed to transfer that opinion onto Padilla in his Tweet — but then in the very next sentence added that treating any and all terrorists like criminals is wrong in all cases, no matter who is president.So either Gingrich is conceding it was wrong to try Padilla in civilian court — which would appear to be a concession that Bush did this too. Or he's saying it was okay to do so because Padilla is an American citizen — even as he's simultaneously claiming it's always wrong to treat terrorists as criminals. Or maybe Gingrich doesn't think Padilla is a terrorist?
Or maybe Newtie's just a big fat fucking hypocrite who doesn't give two tugs on a dead dog's dick about national security. I'll leave it to your imaginations.
But that's not all!
On close scrutiny, this week's intense debate over Miranda rights for Umar Abdulmutallab — culminating in GOP calls for a top Obama aide to resign — largely falls apart.The key point of dispute — whether four Republican leaders should have assumed that the Christmas bombing suspect had been Mirandized after a phone call from Obama aide John Brennan, in which the GOPers were told that Abdulmutallab was in FBI custody — is moot in light of the facts of the case.That call occurred sometime in the evening of Christmas Day after the incident in the skies above Detroit. The Republicans maintained this week, in sniping eagerly picked up by the media, that the phone calls from Brennan were brief and informal, and they had no way of knowing that the suspect was read his rights.What's been lost in the debate is that on the afternoon of the very next day, Dec. 26, the Justice Department announced Abdulmutallab had been criminally charged in federal court. At that point, less than 24 hours after the Brennan phone calls, there could be no doubt not only that the suspect was being handled by the criminal justice system, but also that he had been read his rights.But none of the four Republicans made an issue out of it until at least several days after criminal charges were brought, according to our search of news archives.
What this basically means is that until they saw a chance for a political attack on the President and Dems, they didn't give a shit whether the Crotchfire Bomber was read his rights or not, or charged in civilian courts or not. This shit was totally normal under Bush, so it didn't occur to them to start screaming right away. Which means, my dear friends, that the only reason for the squalling now is because they have this knee-jerk reaction to anything Obama does, and don't give a rat's ass about actual national security.
But I'm still not done! Today, we have a special gift with your order for stupid fucking Cons – Bond. Dumb Bond:
Sen. Kit Bond (R-Mo.) has been one of the leading GOP attack dogs against the Obama administration when it comes to national security policy. He's not doing the Republican Party any favors — the poor guy has no idea what he's talking about.
Sen. Kit Bond (R-Mo.) struggled on Wednesday to distinguish between the Obama Administration's handling of Christmas bombing suspect Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab and Bush's similar handling of shoe-bomber Richard Reid in an appearance on MSNBC's "Daily Rundown."It was a rather humiliating display. Bond suggested Deputy National Security Adviser John Brennan was responsible for the FBI reading Abdulmutallab his rights, a claim that doesn't make any sense. When the hosts noted that Bond was silent when Bush/Cheney handled the Richard Reid and Zacarias Moussaoui cases the same way Obama is handling the Abdulmutallab case now, Bond said, "It's a lot different time," as if the American system of justice changed was overhauled after 2006 (it wasn't).The conservative senator argued, "We now have military commissions." When reminded that we had military commissions then, too, Bond ignored the correction and stuck to his error. He added that it was a "bad idea" to try Reid and Moussaoui in federal courts, but couldn't explain why.Before anyone feels sorry for this clown, and thinks it's unfair to criticize the doddering senator for being so hopelessly confused, remember that Kit Bond is currently the ranking member of the Senate Intelligence Committee. It's his job to be informed, coherent, and aware of current events. He's failing in those responsibilities miserably.
If that sounds familiar, it's because Cons fail in all their responsibilities miserably.
For those of you who want the deluxe package of Con stupidity today, I've got Rep. Steve King, who must be quoted to be believed:
Rep. Steve King (R-IA) has been busy promoting the "Declaration of Health Care Independence," which he helped formulate with Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-MN). And King says there are some clear physical similarities between this document and its namesake, the original Declaration of Independence."It's actually set up on parchment paper in Old-English longhand writing script," King told Radio Iowa. "It actually looks like the Declaration (of Independence) and it says a lot of things like the Declaration."
Wow. I never knew that's all it takes to make something go from total dumbfuckery to genius document. Why, that's almost as genius as Rep. Paul Ryan's budget antics:
House GOP's top budget guy Paul Ryan (R-WI) claims that his tax-cutting, Medicare and Social Security slashing fiscal roadmap would restore the federal budget to balance over a number of decades…and the non-partisan Congressional Budget Office has his back. But on close inspection, it turns out that CBO took much of its analytical lead from Ryan himself, dramatically skewing the numbers.For their analysis Ryan provided CBO with a remarkable assumption: he asked CBO actuaries to assume that the major tax cuts he calls for won't create any change in federal revenue over the next two decades–at all.Here's how they put it, in budget-ese: "As specified by your staff, for this analysis total federal tax revenues are assumed to equal those under [current fiscal policy]," the analysis reads.There are just a couple major problems with that. According to Jim Horney, a tax expert at the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, it doesn't account for the tremendous loss in revenues the government would experience if, as Ryan's plan calls for, the Bush tax cuts were extended and the Alternative Minimum Tax and estate tax were repealed.
Why, it would seem that Cons are all about the sizzle and never deliver the fucking steak, wouldn't it? They're nothing but snake oil salesman, quacks of the highest caliber. They've got nothing to offer except bullshit in Old English font on pretty parchment paper, budgets scored with the stipulation that reality be ignored, and positions on national security that would be laughable if they weren't so disgusting and dangerous.
So, dear uninformed voters, I do indeed understand why you aren't paying close attention to politics. Life is short, and it's a depressing subject. But remember this one thing: only one party is currently somewhat sane. Only one party is trying to bring you a real steak dinner, even if we end up having to content ourselves with chuck rather than ribeye, while the other party wants to serve you nothing more than mesquite-flavored cardboard chunks and call it gourmet.
Please wise the fuck up and don't fall for the fucktards.


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Halo 5: Guardians is out now as an Xbox exclusive. Here's everything you need to know about Halo 5: Guardians. See also: Xbox One vs PS4 comparison.
"Any time you transition to a new platform, there is the opportunity to look at things with a new perspective. For us at 343 Industries, the launch of the Xbox One was an opportunity to think about what stories we wanted to tell, how to tell them, and how best to push the Halo franchise to showcase the platform. And, most importantly, combining our passion for Halo with the vocal and informative input from our fans," said Bonnie Ross, General Manager at 343 Industries.
"Halo isn't simply a perennial game franchise, it's a part of the Xbox platform itself. In terms of innovation and ideation, it's sometimes important to people who might not even play Halo. And of course it's a passion and an essential experience for two generations of gamers. So we asked ourselves, how do we begin and where do we go with Halo on Xbox One?"
Halo 5: Guardians UK release date: When is Halo 5 coming out?
Halo 5: Guardians is out today (27 October) as an Xbox One exclusive.
Halo 5: Guardians UK price: How much is Halo 5? Where to buy Halo 5
Halo 5: Guardians costs £44.99 from the Xbox Store, Microsoft Store and GAME. Amazon has it cheaper at £36.85.
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343 Industries is calling Halo 5 a 'massive and exciting project' which has been built from the ground up for Xbox One.
"Making a Halo game that runs at 60 frames per second, on dedicated servers, with the scope, features and scale we've been dreaming of for more than a decade, is non-trivial." said Ross adding that it's a task the firm takes very seriously.
Halo 5 has been marked as a bigger effort than Halo 4 in terms of the content, scope of the game and technology including the engine it will run on. Elements from previous games will make an appearance but 343 has been 'retooling' its tech to take advantage of the Xbox One's hardware.
The developer said the game will ideally "demonstrate the talent, learnings and abilities" of the team while incorporating things learned from Halo 4 such as technology, aesthetics, performance and scale.
Halo 5 will also focus on community although new features in this area have not been detailed yet.
What has been confirmed is that Halo 5: Guardians will launch alongside a Halo TV series which will be made in collaboration with Steven Spielberg. "A series that will stand alone, as well as complement and enrich the game experience." said Ross.
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Because I care enough to send the very best … and also because a few of my co-workers received some nice bouquets, and then, later, I stumbled across more crocuses.
(The white crocus reminds me of The Flying Nun.)


text: by Arielle - November 14, 2013September 10, 2015 RELISH LOOKBOOK SPRING 2014 (PART 1) It's been so much fun to put together my RELish Lookbook for Spring 2014 with the amazing Allie Nurthern of Alexandra Lee Nurthern Photography. The photos are turning out so well! Here are a few we're ready to unveil. Here are a couple RELish friendship bracelets coming out this spring. The leather RELish Your Charms wrap bracelet on the left is already up in my store here. The friendship bracelets featured on the right are part of my new line but I am currently taking custom orders. You can also learn to make your own friendship bracelet using the DIY turtorial I posted a few weeks ago here. My sister, Adena, helped me to model my latest RELish collection. I love making these RELish Your Friendship bracelets because each one is unique. I hand-knot each bracelet and then add studs and/or chain for a rocker-chic feel. I loved finding all of the unique vintage pieces that made this one-of-a-kind necklace come together. I collected the charms and chain from vintage markets across London. The chain itself is made out of an old pocket watch chain. I love the color of this leather RELish Your Charms bracelet. The turquoise pops with any outfit and makes a statement. This RELish Your Jewels headband is one of a kind and making it was definitely a labor of love. I hand-stitched each seed bead and jewel onto suede material and the process is quite time consuming. I love making pieces like this, though, because the finished product is so worth it. RELish Your Charms leather wrap bracelets are made of soft Italian leather and they come in tons of different colors. Each bracelet is handmade and is one-of-a-kind. The bracelets are adorned in all different kinds of gold vintage charms. I love how they look gathered together. I loved making these RELish headbands. Just like the one featured above, I hand-sewed each bead onto suede leather and with these, I also used peacock feathers. My sister and I love wearing the headbands over our hair for a 1920's throwback feel.


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I sometimes feel old-fashioned, but I genuinely believe that Christmas – and all the holiday season, no matter how you celebrate – has gotten out of hand.
Didn't it used to be about giving, caring for others who are less fortunate, and loving our families? Or did that get lost in translation somewhere in time?
These days, there's so much pressure to spend, spend, spend. Our kids all want the latest gadgets. We seem to never be able to keep up with fashion. We're told our Christmas decorations are "outdated" and our Christmas dinners are not flamboyant enough.
It all feels a bit crazy.
So I'm suggesting it's time we families fought back. It's time communities fought back. There's nothing wrong with giving gifts to our loved ones, but there's a thing called moderation that society seems to have forgotten.
There's nothing wrong with enjoying a festive meal either, but there's this old-fashioned sin called gluttony that does nobody any favours.
It's time to take a step back, and remember what Christmas is all about.
Giving without thought for ourselves
I remember a scene from the wonderful classic children's book, Little Women, in which the March girls give their Christmas breakfast to a hungry family. The girls were not wealthy by today's standards, but they gave generously and were better people because of it.
It was a scene that made an impact on me, because I've never done anything so generous myself. Perhaps I need to. Perhaps we all do.
Christmas is a time to give. It's time to remember those who have nothing. It is a time to honour friendships and family, to make amends with those we have wronged, and to create peace in our communities.
So when you plan your gift list, plan your giving list too. If you don't have time, give money or in kind. If money is tight, plan to give time. If neither is an option, offer simple, random acts of kindness that will impact the lives of others in small, but significant ways.
Make a difference to someone you don't know this Christmas. Make life better for a stranger. Make life beautiful for a child in need, or for a family without comfort.
Is it too early to say it?: Have a happy Christmas.


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Scouting Report – Frederick Keys v. Myrtle Beach Pelicans May 3 2012, 11:00 am
I attended the May 3 Frederick Keys (Baltimore Orioles affiliate) game against the Myrtle Beach Pelicans (Texas Rangers affiliate) in Frederick, MD. The game featured a match-up between Cody Buckel for the Pelicans and Kyle Simon for the Keys.
Prior to the 11am game, I asked Jason Parks of Baseball Prospectus (via Twitter) who to look out for on the Myrtle Beach team. I knew that Frederick was devoid of high level talent, so I wanted to focus on a player or two on the Pelicans to see what I could see with my untrained eye. The Professor is always accommodating on Twitter (even to plebeians such as myself) and responded with a list of players (I've added first names for clarity. "Cody Buckel, Roman Mendez, Odubel Herrera, Christian Villanueva, Tomas Telis, Jake Skole. Lots of talent." Armed with this list I was off to Frederick to bake in the late-morning sun.
The Keys stadium sits hard between New Design Road and Mt. Olivet Cemetery (Francis Scott Key is buried there). The placement is a fascinating juxtaposition as minor league stadia see so many careers either head off to bigger challenges or die never to be heard from again. Enough about the setting, let's look at a couple of players
Cody Buckel
Cody Buckel is a 19 year old, 6' 1" 170 lb right-handed pitcher in the Texas Rangers organization. He was drafted by the Rangers in the second round (72nd overall) of the 2010 Rule 4 (amateur) draft out of Royal High School in Simi Valley, CA. He signed for $590,000. His first two seasons in professional baseball were played at the Rookie and Low-A levels and he did not show any issues with those assignments.
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Buckel was assigned to High-A Myrtle Beach and came into the 2012 season as the 11th rated prospect in a deep Texas Rangers farm system by Baseball Prospectus' Kevin Goldstein. Baseball America ranked him as the Rangers No. 6 prospect after the 2011 season.
During the game, Buckel threw anywhere from 71 to 91 miles per hour (on the scoreboard radar) with his fastball seeming to sit in the high 80s, touching 90-91 at times when he needed it. He breezed through the Keys lineup for seven innings. He seemed to tolerate base runners only when he bored of breezing through the lineup. He allowed these runners so that he could show off other skills such as a pickoff move (to nab Tyler Kolodny in the second inning). Or to display his ability to get ground balls to double up that runner he granted access to first base (as he did twice in his seven innings).
The only potential wart arose during back-to-back at bats with Aaron Baker (a 6' 2" 220 lb first baseman). In the fourth, Buckel went 71, 87 and 91 mph to set Baker down on three pitches. Baker came back up in the sixth and it looked like Buckel was going to try the exact same sequence. Baker got down 0-2 and then pulled an 86 mph pitch into right field for a single. Baker looked like he made an adjustment and Buckel thought (was hoping?) that Baker would not.
Buckel looks like a boy, but carried himself as a man on this day. The Keys had no answers for the questions he posed and Buckel seemed to know they would not. I imagine the Rangers will leave him at this level until the All-Star break and then reevaluate his assignment. I could see him end the year at AA. If he continues to progress, he could see Arlington in September 2014.
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As I noted, the Frederick roster at the time had very little in the way of "prospecty" goodness (Dylan Bundy is there now so that statement is no longer factual). However, there were a few other interesting players on the day.
Kyle Simon: Simon started for the Keys and looks all the part of a power right-hander standing 6' 5" and weighing 225 pounds. He was drafted in the fourth round in 2011 out of the University of Arizona and signed for $235,000. He threw 16 2/3 innings out of the bullpen in 2011 at Low-A and A and put up solid numbers. He was the 19th rated prospect in the Orioles organization by Baseball America prior to the 2012 season.
His 2012 has not been quite as successful as his short stint in the bullpen at the end of 2011 was. He was the antithesis on this day of Buckel with runners on. In the game, Simon worked quickly and relatively efficiently until a runner reached base. Then, his entire process changed, he labored and looked visibly flustered paying too much attention to runners on base. Moreover, he could not get the ground ball he needed when he needed it. He's going to need to perform with runners on base in order to develop into a useful pitcher.
Ryan Berry: When I first saw Berry walking around the Frederick bullpen, I thought he was a coach. He had an "old" look to him. He looked like a guy stuck in the style of another generation, which is to say he looked like Val Kilmer in Wonderland. Then, he began to warm up in the bullpen and I realized that he was actually on the active roster. For the facial hair alone, he is a prospect.
Berry was signed out of Rice University in 2009 for a higher than "slot" amount of $417,600 for this ninth round pick of the Baltimore Orioles. The 23-year old was rated as the No. 15 prospect in the Orioles system prior to the 2012 season by Baseball America. Berry got in for the final inning and showed of a herky-jerky delivery with a bit of deception. However, that deception seems to be his only tool and I'm not sure he's much more than a minor league reliever.
Vincent DiFazio: The 26-year old catcher is clearly not a prospect, but the Keys PA announcer certainly took notice of him by playing the opening music from the Sopranos as he walked to the plate for an at bat. He struck out on three pitches during one at bat (they all looked like breaking balls) and attacked the visitor's dugout with aplomb afterward. He did hit cleanup for the Pelicans for this early morning tilt, but I imagine his development has stalled.
Jake Skole: The 6' 1" 190 lb Skole was the first round pick (15th overall) in 2010 by the Texas Rangers out of a Georgia high school. He signed for signed for $1,557,000 He was rated as the No. 24 prospect in the Rangers organization by Baseball America prior to the 2012 season. Skole did not show much at the plate and seemed fooled quite often especially on what looked like breaking balls. He did make an effort to make contact at times seeming to "sell-out" to put bat to ball. I'd need to see him again to see if this was just a poor day at the dish.
I am not a scout and my baseball career fizzled out over three days of tryouts in my freshman year of high school. I was the classic all-run no-hit player. I do not have the eyes to see everything that a scout can see or that a player who has played at a high level can see. With that in mind, take the above as an attempt by a rank amateur to evaluate a prospect or two. Let me know your thoughts and thanks for reading.
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Prior to joining McAusland's Ian served at sea initially as a Deck Officer with the Blue Star Line on conventional refrigerated / general cargo ships and later with ACT Containers on the first generation of container vessels. He moved on to short sea trades in bulk shipping and marine aggregate dredging where he obtained his Master's certificate. He then worked in the marine paint industry as a technical service representative and manager where he was responsible for specifying and overseeing the application of tank linings and specialist high performance marine coatings for new build and refit projects throughout the UK & Europe.
After returning to sea with the Marine Society for a period where he served as Training Officer and Relief Master he then joined the Maritime Trust as technical manager for the Historic Clipper Ship CUTTY SARK where he managed and oversaw the first major renovation of the ship's masts and rigging since the 1950's. During this period he gained the British Safety Council Diploma in Safety Management as part of his work in safely mixing major maritime engineering works with keeping the historic vessel open to the public. He was also responsible for arranging and managing the permanent docking of the historic vessels now on display at Chatham Historic Dockyard. In 2001 he joined the RNLI as Thames Operations Manager where he was a key player in implementing the RNLl's new Thames Lifeboat service. Whilst with the RNLI he obtained a Lloyd's Maritime Diploma in Marine Surveying with Merit specialising in small commercial craft.
For 26 years he was also an Executive Officer in the Royal Naval Reserve where he specialised in mine countermeasures and latterly amphibious warfare. His last appointment from 1999 — 2001 was as Commanding Officer of HMS PRESIDENT, the Royal Navy Reserve Unit in London. Over the last 10 years he has combined part time work as nautical lecturer and trainer with a wide range of general marine survey work. Ian is based in the South East.


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Labor Calling - When Do Babies Turn Their Head Down?
Most expecting mums have a billion questions about their pregnancy and their baby! Just like the way a little child gets excited and starts asking a lot of questions about a fun picnic, pregnant women experience something similar of the sort! One of the most common questions asked by moms all over the globe is- " When will my baby turn her head down inside my womb?"
The reason why this question is so popular in the mom world is because, the change in the baby's head position indicates the readiness of the baby to enter the real world! Basically, that's the countdown to the birth of the baby.
When do babies REALLY turn their head down?
Experts say that unborn babies can turn their heads down anytime between the 28th- 32nd week of pregnancy. Anyhow, some babies cannot get into this position until few minutes before labour begins. You can still undergo vaginal birth even if your baby has not turned her head downside.
Why is the baby's head position so important?
During labour, the baby passes through your pelvic bones before reaching the birth canal. According to doctors, the best position for birthing is occiput anterior, in which the baby's head faces down and his entire body faces the mother's back.
Since this is the best position for giving birth, moms are excited to know if their baby head has turned her head down and ready for delivery!
The head down position exerts pressure on the cervix, allowing it further widen to accommodate the baby's head to pass. This widening process triggers a certain hormone production which is essential for labour.
In simple words, this position becomes easy for baby to enter the world and it is safe for the mother too!
How to get your baby's head in position?
Babies usually turn their head down during the 30th week of pregnancy. However, not all babies do it even until the 36th week! If you've had an experience like this, here's how you can change the position of your baby in the womb:
-Gentle exercise in the form of dance
-Drink sufficient water
-Go for regular walks
-Play with your baby by gently pushing your bump
Don't worry at all mommy, because your baby isn't going to stay that way permanently. If your baby doesn't turn down by the time you reach your due date, you can opt for a C-section. Talk to your doctor for more information because they will be able to guide you in the right direction.


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Zanzibar Spice (Discover)* is somewhat masculine and sexy although it is very popular with women too. It's reminiscent of sandalwood and vanilla; warm and a little spicy but not overpowering. This soap is colored with natural Brazilian clays and alkanet powder and will make your skin feel as good as it smells. It's a perfect gift for both of you!
Each bar weighs approximately 4.2 oz and is a vegetarian, palm-free blend of coconut oil, distilled water, olive oil, rice bran oil, sodium hydroxide, organic unrefined shea butter, organic cocoa butter, castor oil, fragrance oil, kaolin clay, colloidal oatmeal, cosmetic mica, and sodium lactate. Variations in color and design are common and are part of the unique nature of a small batch handcrafted product.
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Welcome to Ditlev Consulting
We are a management consulting company within strategic business development, leadership, sales and innovation.
According to the task, we function as your:
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Our method is clear: to work in collaboration with you and your organisation to create the right solutions and strategic paths.
Regardless of the service, the objective is also clear: creating growth and development which can be measured through the results in your company or organisation.
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Ditlev Consulting works within leadership, strategy, sales and innovation.
In focus is the development of people and organisations where we add value through business coaching and by bringing skills and resources.
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It has been announced that the Bishop has appointed Revd Maree Wilson to the post of Team Vicar in the Ludlow Team. At present Maree is the Assistant Chaplain at Holy Trinity Church, Geneva, in the Church of England, Diocese of Europe, ministering to the English speaking community.
A Froebel-trained teacher, she taught in the UK, USA and Switzerland. Maree who orginally comes from Spalding, East Midlands is married to Ed. They have two sons Nick and Chris who both now live and work in London but are looking forward to spending some weekends in the countryside!
Maree writes, 'it will be a privilege to join the Ludlow Team and serve as Team Vicar. I am sure that together we can seek ways of fulfilling our hopes of creating lively and growing church communities whilst building on and maintaining their individual characteristics'.
It is expected that she will be installed to the Ludlow team in June. Maree and Ed will live in Bromfield Vicarage.


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If some 11,000 page views and counting is any indication, a discussion at Apple Support suggests that at least a small number of Verizon iPad 2s are having difficulties accessing Verizon's network.
The problems begin as soon as iPad 2 owners activate an account with Verizon. Up until then, "Verizon" will be displayed in the menu bar for the 3G network, but after a data plan is set up and activated that changes to "Roaming." Further, the affected iPads will not be able to access 3G unless "Data Roaming" is turned on in Cellular Data settings. Finally, some iPads also exhibit problems if 3G is switched off, or if the iPad is shut down with 3G off, requiring 3G to be turned on and the iPad to be restarted to regain network access.
Reported conversations with Apple and Verizon tech support give varying answers on the problem and which party is to blame, but the issue may have to do with the Preferred Roaming List. The PRL is a database for determining how the device connects to the network, including provider identifiers. For some reason, some iPad 2s are not recognizing Verizon towers. According to Verizon, consumers are not charged for data roaming in the U.S., so arguably this aspect of the problem is minor.
However, Apple appears to be taking it very seriously. Users are reporting Apple Stores exchanging affected Verizon iPad 2s for new ones, and that was my experience. In the Apple Store I visited, I noted Verizon iPads that had no problem correctly connecting to the 3G network, while mine remained in roaming mode. Apple tech support personnel were polite and helpful, but were unable to fix the problem. Apparently, Apple is now "capturing" iPads exhibiting this behavior and replacing them, though I was told that a replacement iPad would not necessarily work correctly, either.
It did not. After calling Verizon and transferring the cellular data account to the new iPad 2, the same behavior manifested. I was transferred to Verizon tech support, where the process of resetting network settings and re-provisioning the account was repeated, but again without success. It was suggested I update to iOS 4.3.1, which, of course, I was already running. There were no other suggested fixes.
At this point impacted iPad 2 owners can try either returning their devices, or hope that Boy Genius Report is right concerning a rumored update to iOS. Version 4.3.2 supposedly will be launched in the next two weeks. The update will "include a few enhancements, address security issues, and it will also fix several bugs that have affected users." Those considering a Verizon iPad 2 might want to wait and see if the network issues are resolved with this update, or reconcile themselves to the idea of an ever-roaming iPad 2. Anyone having this problem? Share you stories and possible fixes in the comments.


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Most baseball fans without a New York state of mind could care less that Alex Rodriguez finally hit his 600th home run. In an article entitled "600 Reasons Not to Care", the Christian Science Monitor summed it up saying, "Has news of a ballplayer passing a major career milestone ever seemed more hollow?"
But the guy who has the most to lose here does seem to care. Though Barry Bonds is now only 163 home runs ahead of Rodriguez on baseball's all-time home run list, he still reached out graciously when A-Rod hit No. 600.
"Congratulations Alex on hitting your 600th home run today, welcome to the club," Bonds said on his official web site.
"The club" consists of those players who have hit 600 homers -- Bonds, Babe Ruth, Hank Aaron, Willie Mays, Ken Griffey, Jr., Sammy Sosa, and now Rodriguez.
"Stay healthy and focused, you only have 163 to go," Bonds also said. "I'll be watching and rooting for you along the way. Good Luck."
Bonds' fans have to be pleased that Barry took the high road.
And Bonds' detractors are wondering what he's up to here.
It could be to deflect bad publicity from his recent donations to a journalistic organization while standing trial.
Or it could be a maneuver with one eye on a comeback.
Everybody knows Bonds still thinks he can play. Rodriguez plays for the Yankees. The Yankees are known to occasionally buy veteran players for championship runs.
Bonds could be trying to cozy up to A-Rod in hopes they'd be teammates. Then would Barry have the added advantage of putting himself a few more home runs ahead of Rodriguez.
Joe Kukura is a freelance writer who would have absolutely no problem accepting donations from Barry Bonds while Bonds is standing trial.


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There are dozens of streams which lead to self realization.
In India only, Yoga and Tantra propose two approaches or views on this.
Some paths require you be become a Sanyasin and renounce many aspects of your worldly life.
This is the equivalent of becoming a monk in the West.
Tantra on the other hand embraces all desires and emotions and uses these emotions and energies as a way to evolve spiritually.
All doors are open. There is no one single unified view on this.
It is like climbing a summit; you can take the Northern route or the Southern one. Both take you to the summit.
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If some practices feel artificial and don't match with what you feel inside, shift directions and find a tradition which does reflect what you feel inside.
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Mould Inspection
Would your house need a Mould Inspection?
Mould and mildew are fungi or primitive plants that can be found both indoors and outdoors.
A pre-purchase and or a Mould ID Inspection should be undertaken as early in the buying process as practicable, because mould causes illness such as chronic asthma. Mould can kill.
Mould Spores:
Moulds are a type of fungus. Moulds spread by releasing millions of tiny spores into the air. They need moisture to grow and are usually found in damp, poorly ventilated areas of homes, such as bathrooms. You cannot see the spores but you may be able to see moulds, grey, green or black in colour, growing on damp surfaces.
Mould spores are a source of indoor air pollution. Airborne mould spores can produce allergic reactions in sensitive people similar to hay fever. People who experience allergic reactions to mould spores are also more likely to suffer from asthma. Mould spores can be reduced by improving ventilation in the home, and by limiting sources of moisture and condensation.
Floods, leaking drainage pipes, inadequate site drainage, ponding waters, low lying foundation areas, windows, and roofs (in particular) are all causes of moisture that can encourage mould contamination.
Increased humidity due to poor ventilation in sub floor areas or improper drying of flooded areas can also cause mould to grow. Lifestyle choices like keeping the house closed without running an air conditioner or dehumidifier and poor housecleaning can also cause mould growth.
Moulds reproduce by tiny spores; the spores are invisible to the naked eye and float through outdoor and indoor air. Mould can grow indoors when something as simple as mould spores land on surfaces that are wet for several hours.
There are many types of mould, but none of them will grow without a source of moisture.
Mould growth is often visible, it may appear cottony, velvety, granular, or leathery and have varied colours of white, grey, brown, black, yellow, or green and will have a distinct mould odour – usually musty. The feel of a chill is also likely within the confines of these areas.
Look for excess water/moisture or water damage such as leaks and water stains, even rising damp staining by way of efflorescence.
Symptoms of mould infestation can be respiratory problems (wheezing and difficulty to breath), nasal and sinus congestion, eye irritation (burning, watery, red, blurry vision, and light sensitivity), dry, hacking coughs, sore throats, nose and throat irritation, shortness of breath, central nervous system problems (headaches, memory problems, and mood swings), aches and pains, and possible fevers. See your GP if symptoms persist!


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Bile acid resins are one type, or class, of medicine used to lower cholesterol levels in the blood. They are also known as bile acid sequestrants or bile acid-binding medicines.
When Are Bile Acid Resins Prescribed?Doctors may prescribe this type of medicine for:
- men younger than age 45 who have LDL levels of 160 to 220 mg/dL
- women younger than 55 who have LDL levels of 160 to 220 mg/dL
Doctors may prescribe lower doses for people who have the following:
- borderline-high LDL levels, or levels that range from 130 to 159 mg/dL
- multiple risk factors for heart disease or currently have heart disease
Common Names of Bile Acid ResinsThe following table shows some of the most common brand and generic names for this type of medicine to lower cholesterol.
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How to Take Bile Acid ResinsBile acid resins come in tablet form or as a powder. You must mix the powder with water, juice, cereal, pulpy fruit, or any noncarbonated beverage. If you take tablets, take them once or twice a day based on your doctor's guidance. Most of these medicines can be taken with meals. This may help ease side effects. If you take powder, the amount of the powder and how often you take it will depend on your cholesterol levels. Your doctor will give you instructions. The powder doesn't dissolve but becomes suspended in the liquid, so it may feel gritty. Take care not to inhale or ingest the dry powder. It can cause a severe reaction.
How Bile Acid Resins WorkYour liver uses cholesterol to make bile acids, which help you digest food. Bile acid resins bind to bile acids. This prompts your liver to use more cholesterol. The more cholesterol your liver uses, the less reaches your bloodstream.


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Built on ancient ruins, the city of Athens is known as the classical cradle of the European civilization, but also as a modern and lively city.
The sacred rock of Athens holds the temples considered to be the most important monuments of the world as they influenced the world architecture over time.
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The great news for healthy eaters and drinkers as well as all Starbucks junkies; yesterday, at the Starbucks Biennial Investor Day Conference, Starbucks spilled the beans on their 2017 menu additions. The new coffees, teas, gluten-free breakfast items, and organic soups will be debuting in the chain in 2017. While we don't know all the details, we at least know what will we be drinking and eating at Starbucks next year.
1. Cascara Latte
The first new latte that you will have an opportunity to try in January 2017, for a limited time, is the Cascara Latte. With a hint of sweet fruity flavor, the Cascara Latte will surprise you with its subtle notes of classic Starbucks Espresso, dark brown sugar and maple. Although the latte is going to be less dessert-like, it will definitely be tasty.
2. Sous Vide Egg Bites
Those of you who skip breakfasts at home and head to the nearest Starbucks to take a sip of your favorite coffee, make sure you try these low calorie, wheat-free, and high protein egg bites.
More: 7 Food Combos to Make a Protein-Packed Smoothie Without a Powder
3. Teavana Craft Iced Tea
If coffee is not your drink, these bottled tea verities will become a reason to visit Starbucks at least once in a while. There will be four flavors, including Passion Tango Herbal Tea, Pineapple Berry Blue Herbal Tea, Mango Black Tea, and Peach Green Tea.
4. Organic Soups
Organic stuff is a thing right now and Starbucks is not going to ignore it. In 2017, organic tomato and chicken soups will be offered regionally. Organic tomato soup… doesn't it sound old-fashioned and intriguing at the same time?
5. Gluten-Free Breakfast Sandwich
The first gluten-free breakfast sandwich that Starbucks will be offering in 2017 will attract more visitors with gluten sensitivity. Starbucks breakfast sandwich sales have almost doubled over the past few years, gluten-free versions will definitely help to drive breakfast item sales.
All these food and drink items promise a great growth opportunity for Starbucks, and thousand of people are looking forward to trying the Cascara Latte. Are you one of them?
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Keynote Speaker: December 13, 2018
Topic: Practical Ergonomics to reduce musculoskeletal disorders: "Myofascial Release for office workers"
Prof. Hitoshi TAKEI, PT, PhD, OMPT, FMT, GPTH.O.I.
Professor Hitoshi Takei works as a physical therapist and lecturer at Division of Physical Therapy, Tokyo Metropolitan University, Japan. He specializes in manual physical therapy, myofascial release and fascial manipulation, kinematics, and orthopedic surgery.
His research interests are related to fundamentals of fascia approach using MRI and ultrasound. His publications include 77 special books, 145 academic papers, 261 regular magazines, 177 television and radio appearances (Dohiru. "Myofascial Release & Diet. May 14, 2017, Thai-PBS.
Prof. Takei is also the chairperson of "The society of Japanese Manual Physical Therapy," an assistant secretary of "Japanese Physical Therapy Association" and a Vice Chairman of "Tokyo Metropolitan Physical Therapy Association"
Workshop on the topic: Practical Ergonomics to reduce musculoskeletal disorders: "Myofascial Release for office workers"


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California is not just another state. Already by 1888, when Lord James Bryce devoted a chapter of his landmark, two-volume study American Commonwealth to California, he recognized that "it is in many respects the most striking in the whole Union, and has more than any other the character of a great country, capable of standing alone in the world."
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So, you've finished your novel. Congratulations! What an amazing step.
After you've been through many revisions, pulled your hair out, and agonized over every line, character, and location setting, you may think you're ready to send out your novel.
Close. Have you formatted it correctly, though?
What's this, you say? What's formatting??
I'll give my heart a moment to calm down.
In order to be taken seriously as a professional writer, you need to put your best foot forward. This means making sure you present yourself (i.e. your manuscript) in its best light. Sure, having your book in purple cursive font with every third word underlined and printed on Princess Pink paper may look good to you, but an agent or editor may think differently–and could result in your otherwise carefully prepared manuscript ending up in the slush pile.
When I started writing about 15 years ago, and thought I was ready for publication, the industry standard was just that–standard.
Nowadays, though, standard has become a more fluid term, especially with e-mail coming into play with more and more agents and editors accepting only online submissions.
You can find "how-to" guides for novel formatting almost everywhere. I did a search, and got more than 3 million hits. Holy cow! (Now, once you've read this post, it'll be 3,000,001.)
As a general rule of thumb, here's some basics:
Keep your formatting the same throughout. Use a readable (and, if doing an e-submission, common) font in 12-point. And make sure you double-space everything manuscript-related. (Synopsis and query letters can be single-spaced, though the synopsis may depend on required length.) Indent every new paragraph, don't indicate it with extra space.
Once you have those in mind, things become a bit more free-form. I've seen guidelines that indicate to still use the "old" system of 25 lines a page, with a width wide enough to average 10 words a line (so each page is estimated around 250 words.) Others say to use a more rigid guideline of either 1 or 1.5 inch margins all around.
My general rule of thumb is to scour the websites of the agents I'm going to submit to and see if they have any special requirements. If so, I modify my manuscript to suit, but if not, I use the following template:
- 1-inch margins throughout.
- Times New Roman or Courier New 12-point font (this is usually a judgement call as to which I think looks better, and presents my story in the fewest number of pages. Right now, Roman is winning that battle.)
- Double-spaced with Widow/Orphan Control ON.
- First line indentation of one-half inch for new paragraphs. Paragraphs should also not have any additional space between them.
- Each new chapter heading should be in all caps and begin on the 4th double-spaced line by hitting return 3 times.
- A header that reads in the format of: LAST NAME / TITLE / PAGE NUMBER.
- No header on the first page.
These are the basics I pulled from former agent and new author Nathan Bransford's site. I think they look the cleanest, and are the easiest to manage.
If you haven't formatted you novel in this manner, it's pretty easy to change, as long as everything is in one file. Presuming you're using Microsoft Word, you can alter all of these settings on a relatively speedy machine in under 5 minutes.
Of all of these items listed above, I've found that the trickiest for me to setup is the "no header" part and have it number everything correctly. These instructions apply to Word 2003; if you have an older or newer version, they may not be applicable.
- On the View menu, click "Header and Footer."
- On the "Header and Footer" toolbar (which should pop up automatically), select the Page Setup button. (Hint, on my version, it looks like an open manuscript with the first page opened.)
- Select the Layout tab.
- Click in the box for Different First Page and click OK.
- Leaving the first page blank, insert your desired text on any of the subsequent pages. As long as you have no section breaks, your first page number will start at 2, unless you instruct it otherwise.
There! That's it!! Your manuscript is ready to be sent out to an agent. Keep in mind that most agents will delete any unrequested attachments, so while this may look pretty if you copy and paste your first 5 or 10 pages into the body of an e-mail, some e-mail programs will turn it into virtually unreadable gibberish, so always send yourself the e-mail first to make sure everything will look appropriate before making a fool of yourself in front of that agent you want to sign with.
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The Palestine issue is one of the reasons that make Israel a significant enemy to Iran. According to Iranian media sources, Iran has been successful in testing its medium-range ballistic missiles. These missiles have been tested in the southern Tehran on Sunday. The range in which these missiles can be projected is approximately 603 miles.
The white house spokesperson Sean Spicer has also announced the news. On the other side, Israel has condemned the tests and told the press that these tests have violated the UN resolution. Netanyahu further expressed his resentment by saying that he will complain this in his visit to the United States and will demand the imposition of sanctions over Iran.
Amongst the Islamic countries, its Iran's defense capability that causes great tension for Israel, otherwise other Islamic governments' leadership is somehow in Israel's good books.