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The challenges posed to American democracy by secrecy and by unchecked presidential power are the two great themes running through the history of the Iraq war. How long the war will last, who will "win," and what it will do to the political landscape of the Middle East will not be obvious for years to come, but the answers to those questions cannot alter the character of what happened at the outset. Put plainly, the President decided to attack Iraq, he brushed caution and objection aside, and Congress, the press, and the people, with very few exceptions, stepped back out of the way and let him do it.
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Millicent Bulstrode was a Slytherin student who attended Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry from 1991-1998, in the same year as Harry Potter. In her fifth year she became a member of the short-lived Inquisitorial Squad led by Dolores Umbridge.
Early lifeEdit
Millicent Bulstrode was born sometime between 1 September 1979 and 31 August 1980 into the presumably pure-blooded Bulstrode family. She may have been related to Violetta Black (née Bulstrode), wife of Cygnus Black II, and therefore related to the Longbottom, Weasley and Crouch families.
Education at HogwartsEdit
First yearEdit
Millicent started her education at Hogwarts in 1991. Prior to the school year, she purchased her equipment from Diagon Alley, and brought her cat with her on the Hogwarts Express. During the Welcoming Feast, Millicent was sorted into the house of Slytherin whose head at the time was Severus Snape. She would share a dormitory with the other Slytherin girls, Pansy Parkinson, Tracey Davis, Daphne Greengrass and a girl with glasses. Millicent would later become friends with Pansy, Draco Malfoy, Vincent Crabbe, and Gregory Goyle.
Second yearEdit
- "I've already got mine *raises vial containing three black hairs*, Millicent Bulstrode, Slytherin."
- —Hermione Granger on whose form she will take under Polyjuice Potion.[src]
In 1992 Hogwarts became under threat from the re-opened Chamber of Secrets and the basilisk it contained inside and as a precaution, students were taught how to duel. Millicent and Hermione Granger were paired together during the short-lived Duelling Club. Their duel spiralled into a physical brawl, with Millicent holding Hermione in a headlock in spite of the standard "no contact" rule in duelling.
Hermione's friend, Harry Potter came to her rescue, breaking the two girls up. Hermione later used hair from this incident to try to assume Millicent's form with Polyjuice Potion, as the real Millicent went home for Christmas. However, the hair she obtained turned out to be that of Millicent's cat and her transformation unintentionally took the place of her cat, resulting in Hermione spending some time in the Hospital Wing.[3]
Third and fourth yearsEdit
Little is known about Millicent during her third year, Hogwarts was to be under the protection of Dementors as a precaution after Sirius Black had escaped from Azkaban and it can be assumed that she took to teasing Harry Potter about dementors along with Pansy Parkinson after he fainted in the presence of one on the Hogwarts Express. In Millicent's fourth year, Hogwarts would hold the Triwizard Tournament and she would have been required to attend the Yule Ball as a tradition. Also during this year, Cedric Diggory would be killed and the Second Wizarding War would break out.
Fifth yearEdit
- "The Inquisitorial Squad, Granger. A select group of students who are supportive of the Ministry of Magic, hand-picked by Professor Umbridge. Anyway, members of the Inquisitorial Squad do have the power to dock points... New Head, new times..."
- —Draco Malfoy regarding the Inquisitorial Squad members and their powers.[src]
In 1996, Millicent was one of the students of the Slytherin-dominated Inquisitorial Squad, an organisation started by then headmistress Dolores Umbridge to silence all opposition to Ministry of Magic activity at Hogwarts. She was one of the students who caught Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, Ron Weasley, Neville Longbottom, Ginny Weasley, and Luna Lovegood attempting to use the Floo Network in Umbridge's office to find out if Sirius Black had been attacked in the Department of Mysteries. Particularly, she was described as being the student holding down Hermione. Ultimately, she faced a fate similar to the rest of the Inquisitorial Squad, as she was subdued by Ron, Neville, Ginny and Luna with a series of jinxes and hexes.[4]
Sixth yearEdit
In Millicent's sixth year she had lost her former power of being in the Inquisitorial Squad and could no longer use it to her advantage. Her friend, Draco Malfoy had joined the Death Eaters and put strain on his friendships. Severus Snape, her head of house, had now taken on the position of Defence Against the Dark Arts teacher and favoured Slytherins during his lessons. Later on in this year, headmaster Albus Dumbledore would be killed.
Seventh yearEdit
Due to her half-blood status and Slytherin relations it is presumed that Millicent was allowed to return to Hogwarts in 1997 when it was under the control of Lord Voldemort, with her former head of house Severus Snape acting as headmaster. If she did, Millicent would have been present for the evacuation of Hogwarts preceding the Battle of Hogwarts, and it would be assumed that Millicent left the castle along with the other members of the House of Slytherin rather than choosing to fight Voldemort's army. It could also be a possibility that Millicent would return to Hogwarts, fighting against the school alongside Death Eaters as did some other students of Slytherin.
Physical appearanceEdit
Millicent was black-haired and had a heavy, jutting jaw. She had a large, square build that allowed her to physically intimidate smaller people, and was bigger than Harry Potter in their second year. (It is not unusual for twelve-year-old girls to be bigger than boys of the same age.) Ron Weasley once remarked that Millicent was "ugly" and Harry thought that she looked like a hag he'd seen pictured in Holidays with Hags. We are given no non-Gryffindor opinions of her physical beauty or lack of it.[3]
- The name Millicent is Germanic, meaning "she with the gentle gait". This is ironic, considering that Millicent Bulstrode is not portrayed as gentle or graceful in the least; Harry Potter once remarked that she's "no pixie" while they were taking Polyjuice Potion, in relation to the fact that Millicent, Crab and Goyle would not fit into a single toilet cubicle.
- Millicent may also come from the Latin words mille, meaning "thousand", and centum, meaning "hundred". It also sounds similar to the word "militant", which matches her aggressive personality.
Behind the scenesEdit
- She was portrayed by Helen Stuart in the film adaptation of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets.
- In the books, Millicent's hair is black. In the Chamber of Secrets film, Millicent is portrayed by a brunette actress.
- Millicent may be related in some way to the House of Black, as there is a mention of a Violetta Bulstrode in that family tree.[5]
- In the video game adaptation of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, there is a Slytherin girl, strongly hinted to be Millicent, who says her own distinct lines, such as finding Professor Snape more attractive than Professor Lockhart. She is also mentioned by other female students as being "a real witch", and she leaves Harry many a snarky remark.
- Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (First appearance)
- Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (film)[6]
- Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
- Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (film)
- Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (video game)
- Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
- Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (film)
- Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (film)
- Hogwarts library's copy of Quidditch Through the Ages (Mentioned only)
- LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4.
- Pottermore (Mentioned only)
Notes and referencesEdit
- ↑ Harry Potter and Me
- ↑ The cat hair Hermione plucked off Millicent's robes for her Polyjuice Potion was black. If Millicent's hair had been another colour, Hermione would not have made this mistake.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
- ↑ Black family tree
- ↑ Despite never identified, she was sorted in 1991.
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From the Buffalo Commercial Advertiser, January 10, 1846
New Vessels Built in 1845
More than ususal pains was taken by us during the past season, to procure information on this head and others touching thereto, the resuls of which we now present in our annual list of new vessels. This season we have ventured beyond the immediate margin of Lake Erie. and those other broad lakes beyond, to Lake Ontario, a knowledge of whose marine is now deemed essential to a thorough understanding of our lake matters.
Number, Tonnage and estimated cost of new vessels built in 1845, from this city westward to Chicago:
Name Class Tons Where built cost
* NIAGARA Stmr. 1075 Buffalo $95,000
OREGON Stmr. 781 Newport, Mich. $55,000
BOSTON Stmr. 775 Detroit, Mich $55,000
SUPERIOR Stmr. 567 Perrysburg, Ohio $45,000
TROY Stmr. 547 Maumee City, Ohio $40,000
LONDON Stmr. 456 Chippewa, C.W. $46,000
HELEN STRONG Stmr. 253 Monroe, Mich. $22,000
JOHN OWEN Stmr. 205 Truago, Mich. $20,000
ROMEO Stmr. 180 Detroit, Mich. $12,000
ENTERPRISE Stmr. 100 Green Bay, W.T. $8,000
EMPIRE 2nd. Stmr. 100 Grand Rapids, Mich. $8,000
ALGOMAH Stmr. 100 St. Joseph River $8,000
PILOT Stmr. 80 Union City, Mich. $5,000
PRINCETON Prop. 456 Perrysburg, Ohio $40,000
OREGON Prop. 313 Cleveland, Ohio $18,000
PHOENIX Prop. 305 Cleveland, Ohio $22,000
DETROIT Prop. 290 Detroit, Mich. $15,000
ODD FELLOW Brig 225 Cleveland, Ohio $9,000
ENTERPRISE Brig 267 Grand Raipds, Mich. $8,000
WING AND WING Schr. 228 Cleveland, Ohio $9,000
MAGNOLIA Schr. 200 Charlestown, Ohio $2,000
SCOTLAND Schr. 300 Perrysburg, Ohio $8,000
J.Y. SCAMMON Schr. 134 Chicago, Ill. $8,000
NAPOLEON Schr. 250 Sault Ste. Marie $8,000
FREEMAN Schr. 190 Charlestown, Ohio $7,500
EAGLE Schr. 180 Sandusky, Ohio $7,000
BONESTEEL Schr. 150 Milwaukee, W.T. $6,000
SHEPPARDSON Schr. 130 Milwaukee, W.T. $5,000
ROCKWELL Schr. 120 Milwaukee, W.T. $5,000
E. HENDERSON Schr. 110 Milwaukee, W.T. $4,500
RAINBOW Schr. 117 Sheboygan $4,000
C. HOWARD Schr. 103 Huron, Ohio $4,000
J. IRWIN Schr. 101 Cleveland, Ohio $4,000
AVENGER Schr. 78 Cottersville, Mich . $3,000
FLYING DUTCHMAN Schr. 74 Madison, Ohio $4,000
CADET Schr. 72 Cleveland, Ohio $3,500
W.A. ADAIR Schr. 61 Cleveland, Ohio $3,000
ELBE Schr. 57 Cleveland, Ohio $3,000
PLANET Schr. 24 Cleveland, Ohio $3,000
ALBANY Schr. 148 raised and re-rigged $2,503
PILOT Schr. 50 Milwaukee, W.T. $2,500
MARY ANNE Schr. 60 Milwaukee, W.T. $1,000
MARINDA Schr. 60 Lexington, Mich. $3,000
SPARROW Schr. 50 China, Mich. $2,500
BIG B. Schr. 60 18 Mile Creek $2,500
HARD TIMES Schr. 45 18 Mile Creek $1,500
FRIENDSHIP Sloop 45 Sheboygan, W.T. $2,000
BUFFALO Sloop 30 New Buffalo, Mich. $1,000
Total, 48 vessels 10,207 $659,000
The whole of the above vessels were built above the Falls, at places between this port and Chicago.... What has been done below Niagara, in the same field, during the past season, may be seen in the subjoined table of:
Name Class Tons Where built
SYRACUSE Prop. 315 Oswego, N.Y.
H. CLAY Prop. 300 Dexter, N.Y.
HAMPTON Brig 300 Point Peninsula, N.Y.
T. WYMAN Brig 258 Oswego, N.Y. [rebuild
ALGOMAH Brig 335 Cape Vincent, N.Y.
WABASH Brig 314 Sackett's Harbor, N.Y.
CRISPIN Brig 151 Sackett's Harbor, N.Y.
LIVERPOOL Brig 350 Garden Island, C.W.
QUEBEC Brig 280 Long Island, C.W.
H.H. SIZER Schr. 242 Pillar Point, N.Y.
MAID OF THE MILL Schr. 200 Oswego, N.Y.
MILAN Schr. 147 Point Peninsula, N.Y.
H. WHEATON Schr. 200 Oswego, N.Y.
WELLAND Schr. 220 Oswego, N.Y.
JOSEPHINE Schr. 175 Oswego, N.Y. [rebuild]
Total, 15 vessels 3,787 tons
To which must be added the schooner J.S. WEEKS, rebuilt and enlarged at Point Peninsula, at a heavy outlay; and also that of the schooner GEORGIANA JENIA, at St. Catharines, which was cut in two, and rebuilt. The JOSEPHINE and WYMAN are rebuilds, but so thoroughly as almost to fall within the denomination of new craft. The WYMAN is polacca rigged, the only one in service, we think. The AGOMAH is full rigged, and, like the others, very strong built. The QUEBE and LIVERPOOL are also well ironed, and designed for Atlantic service, when the St. Lawrence locks will admit of free passage.
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Coming back to plague story, it's very important to also be aware of disease prevention. In the third article, Sun et al. describe the issues related to the development of plague vaccines. They further discuss the pros and cons of vaccines that are presently under
clinical trials and those that could be potential candidates in future. The authors also share their own experiences in their attempts to develop live attenuated vaccine using a genetically manipulated Y. pestis strain that does not express virulence genes in the challenging environment of host tissues.
JIDC published these articles in memory of an eminent immunologist and a dear friend, Prof. Gianfranco Del Prete. His contributions to plague research were well received globally.
What could be better to paying tribute to a scientist than to remember him with more exciting scientific discussions! I am still thinking…..
Many people have said, "It's better to light a candle than curse the darkness". JIDC just did the same.


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So Camden did this Saturday.
And Brian did this.
Rory did this.
I did this.
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Hardly seems fair, right?
I did actually go out and help pull weeds and helped Brian plant, mostly because it made him happy for me to be out there with him. I even got dirt under my fingernails. There's a first time for everything, I guess. And I made homemade pizza for the workers to eat when they finally finished up Saturday night.
Sunday was our building dedication day (soon we're going to just have a normal Sunday with normal church services, right?), and after 90 minutes of hospitality and 2 hours of crying babies in the nursery, Rory and I left early since she started breaking out in hives. Ten minutes and a Benadryl later, and she was out for the next 2 hours. I'm thinking we're going to have to see an allergist.
Camden was slightly mortified that I bought him "pink" shorts. In my defense, they are not pink. Technically, they're coral. :) He totally rocks the coral shorts, though!
And his goofy idea of standing still for a picture. (the fashionista in me must tell you that he did not wear those shoes to church, just to come out and water the garden)
Monday means laundry and general clean-up after a busy weekend so I'm reciting Colossians 3:23 to myself, "Whatever you do, work heartily as to the Lord . . ."


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I am hoping someone could help me with some facts for a fiction book I'm writing
I've hopefully attached a photo of our family car which I remember being a "Prince Gloria 6" but I hoped someone could confirm from the photo (sorry it's the only photo of the car I have) that it was in fact that model along with it's full correct model name - also the approximate year of the vehicle so I make sure I place it in the appropriate part of the story. We lived in Blenheim so it makes sense it would have been assembled in Christchurch but I can't seem to find anything online that states the exact year they started assembling them there.
I'm trying to figure out if I got picked up from Sunday School in the Prince Gloria or the Nash Rambler we also had as I was growing up - I probably started Sunday School in the very early 60's - would be great if anyone has info so I can get my facts right and place the car in the right part of the story.
Also I remember it being a grey colour - if anyone knew the exact name of the colour that would be awesome and even more awesome if anyone knew what colour the upholstery would have been and any other dinky little facts about the car that may layer extra texture into the description of me sitting in the back of the car having to return to Sunday School to return a bag of tomatoes that I didn't know I was meant to put on the altar for Harvest Festival. I'm pretty sure ours had overdrive because I remember being impressed with that concept, but that could equally have been the Rambler that had that. If anyone has one with original interior any photos would be wonderful.
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MILWAUKEE -- Junior Lake had a rough night Friday. He misplayed a ball in left field, overthrew his teammates on a relay throw, and struck out twice, breaking his bat over his knee after his first whiff in the fifth.
Cubs manager Rick Renteria had a little chat with Lake.
"You have conversations continually to address issues that occur, and you do it in a classroom-type setting," Renteria said. "You talk about it, go over it, and run through the same scenarios. He's still developing as an outfielder."
Renteria asks Lake about being mentally prepared for every scenario, thinking about the batter, how fast he is, what the situation is in the game. But the bat incident?
"He was frustrated," Renteria said.
"All these guys care," Renteria said. "I don't think that's even an issue. What we have to continue to address as a team and players is that we have an idea and a purpose and a mindset of what we need to do out there playing the game of baseball. Every day is a class day, every day is a test. I'm hoping we continue to move forward, and the guys and their skill sets continue to move forward."
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Alice is communicating with $n$ people. We do not assume that the $n$ people don't trust each other or trust Alice. Alice doesn't trust them either, and needs to assume that they will not form a coalition against her, so we assume the $n$ people cannot communicate with each other (except through Alice, if she agrees). Each of the $n$ people owns a secret bit $0$ or $1$. Let $m$ be the majority value, i.e., the bit owned by the largest number of people. (We assume that it is unique.)
Is it possible to design a protocol so that the $n$ people can commit to their value to Alice, and Alice can find out which of the people committed to the majority value $m$ without knowing what the value of $m$ is or gaining any other information about the values?


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Columbine survivors tell Newtown families 'over time, pain becomes less'
When 26 people, including 20 children no older than 7, were killed by a gunman on Dec. 14 at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, the news devastated an entire nation.
Struck particularly hard by those events were the people who, 13½ years earlier, dealt with the violent chaos and tragedy of Colorado's Columbine High School shootings that killed a dozen students and one teacher -- and left many more injured and emotionally scarred.
For some of them, the events in Connecticut conjured old pain and plastered on a new layer of grief for strangers nearly 2,000 miles away. They watched a community join them, as some have put it, in a club to which no one wants to belong.
A number of those who experienced Columbine in 1999 and have lived with its repercussions have offered not only their condolences, but their encouragement and advice to a wounded Connecticut community. Some have done so through organized efforts such as The Rebels Project, which has sponsored a teddy bear drive that will also send personal correspondence to Newtown.
Some have offered their thoughts here, in an attempt to pass along difficult lessons learned from living through a school shooting that forever changed their lives.
Be prepared for and accept the stages of grief you will hear about, because it's natural. Accept that you and others around you may grieve differently -- and there's nothing wrong with that. Don't let it be a conflict.
When the right time comes, bond with those other families, because nobody knows what you've been through like they do. Be prepared for some people who will say some insensitive things, because some people just don't know how to handle you.
Honor your child. And think -- and I know this is hard to say early on, because you should grieve -- but as you go on, think about what your child would want for your life. And being unable to get through this would not be what they would want.
I really recommend seeing a grief counselor. Ministers and friends play a role, but I think you need that professional, third-party conversation. Because there may be things you won't share with your friend or minister or priest. You need to put those things on the table and let them out.
-- Tom Mauser, Father of Daniel Mauser, who died at Columbine High School
Having lived through the terrible pain that you are all now experiencing, we know that there are no words that will ease those intense, unrelenting waves of sorrow and unbelief. But regardless, know that Misty, Chris, and I, our nation, and so many others across the globe are grieving with you right now and will not let you journey alone.
Though we will not touch that loved one's face again in this life, know they will forever reside in our hearts and memories, and will still travel through life with us. Please take comfort in knowing that they knew you loved them without bounds.
There are so many people who want to do something, to help in some aspect. Allow yourself to be open to all avenues of love, help and compassion -- whatever good things people want to do. They come in all forms.
When we lost Cassie, people fed us, reminded us they were still praying for us, that we were still on their minds and hearts. People cut our grass. People gave us resources. That allowed us an extra measure of freedom to really immerse ourselves in our grief, and then begin to work out of it.
And the bottom line: As much as it hurts right now -- and we know that feeling too well -- it will get better. Life is going to get better. It'll never be the same, but it is going to get better.
Praying for you all,
-- Brad, Misty and Chris Bernall, Family of Cassie Bernall, who died at Columbine High School
I'm not sure what I'd say to you. I found out that sometimes it's better for people to say nothing, because you're so deep in pain that you don't want to hear anything except something that brings your child back to you.
Sometimes it's just being there -- a hand on the shoulder, a gentle hug, a glass of water, or a plate of food. Often there are no words that can help you feel better.
But, if you were to ask me, I would offer this: Over time, the pain becomes less. Over time, although you'll never forget, never get over it, you can move on. And although it seems so distant now, you will feel joy again.
You need to take care of yourselves and the other kids in the family. Accept the support and love of family, friends, and community. It will help you heal and will help them as well.
And, finally, there is no right way to grieve. We all grieve and heal in our own fashion. Do what feels right for you.
-- Rick Townsend, Father of Lauren Townsend, who died at Columbine High School
Be gentle with yourself...one breath at a time ... one step at a time. You are on a lifelong journey, each of you will travel your own road. Don't let anyone tell you how to grieve or deal with your emotions. You alone will decide how to heal.
You won't forget, you will learn a new "normal."
Our hearts go out to your families. We lived it, we know what you're facing. If there's anything we could do to ease the pain, we would. Our prayers go out to you, that God sends comfort and strength. If we could be there with you, we would give you hugs.
Hugs work miracles.
-- Al and Phyllis Velasquez, Parents of Kyle Velasquez, who died at Columbine High School
I know what you are going through.
It is a lonely, empty and numb place. It will get better. Time has a way of doing that, with God's soft guidance and love.
-- Patricia DePooter, Mother of Corey DePooter, who died at Columbine High School
The first thing I would say is that there are a lot of people who understand exactly what you are going through. And at the same time, there is no one who understands exactly what you are going though, because each person's experience is unique to themselves.
But regardless of whether people understand, they want to help. And the best thing that you can do for yourselves as a community and as individuals is to accept that help.
What happened to you is unlike anything that has happened to anyone else - including those of us who experienced Columbine. But from my experience, I've learned it's extremely important to let yourself feel the emotions you have, to let yourself grieve, to let yourself be angry and to let yourself ask questions.
At the end of the day, there is never going to be an answer that satisfies everyone. In the face of this type of horrific adversity, the only thing we can do, truly, is to wake up every day and to promise ourselves that today, I will live well. I will be happy. I will do good.
That is not an easy path. It will take a long time - likely years. But point yourself in a direction and start heading that way, as soon as you feel able. In the meantime, know that we are with you.
-- Scott Rathbun, Student at Columbine during the 1999 shootings
I will speak to the teachers and staff at Sandy Hook Elementary, because that's what I know about. Thank you for being there for your kids. You represent the best in our profession and we at Columbine High School are proud of all of you.
To the those who survived, don't forget to take care of yourself because you'll be busy taking care of your students when you get back to school. Also, don't forget, or shut out, your spouse, partner or family. They are hurting too, and they can be your greatest source of strength. This isn't going to get any easier any time soon.
Finally to the families of the staff members who gave their lives: Your daughters, wives, mothers and sisters are heroes. Remember the good things about them and the special moments you shared with them.
-- Lee Andres, Music teacher at Columbine during the 1999 shootings
The journey that the community has started will most likely last a lifetime, as the impact will never truly go away. Words cannot express my deepest sympathy in the aftermath of this horrible event.
There are different stages of healing and moving forward. Give yourself the ability to open up no matter how long it takes. For a very long time I held all my feelings in, and in the end it prolonged my grieving. Sometimes the pain, mental or physical, can be crippling. Do not be scared to reach out and accept help from others.
This is a very overwhelming and surreal moment, but know that there are people -- especially those of us in the Columbine community -- that would love to help in any way possible. We will never know what exactly you are going through, but there is a level of understanding.
While there is darkness now, there will be light. Don't lose faith, don't allow this to control who you are.
You are not alone.
-- Sean Graves, Student injured at Columbine during the 1999 shootings
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Despite the volatile global economy, one business is booming in London's financial district -- cocaine dealers.
That's what a recovering drug and alcohol addict, who once said he couldn't stop his habit of "shoving my six figure bonuses up my nose," told the Guardian.
"It is absolutely rife in the City," the two-years sober finance professional not named "Daniel" told the paper.
"The cocaine dealers have not gone out of business because I've stopped," he said.
Daniel referenced 15 to 20 bars that he did not name in Square Mile where patrons could easily order cocaine.
He explains how it's done:
People ask for certain bottles of vintage wine that aren't advertised on the menu. It's like a secret code for ordering cocaine from the bar staff.
Then, the restaurant expenses the cocaine as a bottle of wine.
So London bankers score 6-figure bonuses and a comped cocaine addiction.
Apparently they need it. They're suffering right now in the down economy.
"There's no doubt the City has a sizeable and growing addiction problem – and the current market turmoil isn't helping. But addiction isn't restricted to a specific industry. It's an illness that's part of human nature and pops up everywhere," Daniel said.
Daniel's counselor Richard Kingdon, a 42-year-old former football hooligan and recovering drug and alcohol addict, tells the Guardian that amid massive bank layoffs and the global market turmoil, record numbers of City workers in London are seeking treatment for their drug and alcohol addiction.


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Guillen added that bench coach Joey Cora talked to Viciedo on Friday, and Guillen told Cora to make sure Viciedo knew, "I don't hate him."
"Right now I don't think is the time," Guillen said. "I don't have space for [Viciedo] here, and I think we're fine with what we have. Hopefully, we get [John] Danks back quickly, then we can make our pitching staff much stronger.
"Kenny asked me who's available, what I have, what I need. What I need, we don't have it. I wish I had another [Sergio] Santos, but I don't have it."
Other White Sox links: J.J. explains why Paul Konerko and Phil Humber weren't named to the All-Star game, James examines if double plays are killing the Sox, Andy at B-R wonders what will Adam Dunn's final numbers be, Jim takes a detailed look into A.J. Pierzynski's play, and Matt at MLBBB breaks down the draft success rate of picks from 1987 to 2001.


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Leapfrog LeapPad2 Explorer full review
Our crack team of kid reviewers couldn't wait to get their hands on the LeapPad 2 – the entry-level, compact children's tablet from Leapfrog; read our LeapPad 2 review. And watch our LeapPad 2 video review with our 6-year-old reviewer showing off the tablet.
LeapFrog now sells three versions of the LeapPad. See Which LeapPad? Leapfrog LeapPad Ultra vs LeapPad 2 vs LeapPad Power.
The cheapest model is the LeapPad 2, which has an RRP of £89.99, although you can find it on sale online for around £70. Leapfrog has also announced a new LeapPad 3 tablet, and a brand new games console for kids, the LeapTV.
The LeapPad 2 Power is the same as the LeapPad 2 but comes with rechargeable batteries and an AC power adapter. Of course, you can buy standard rechargeable batteries for the non-Power LeapPad 2 anyway, but in this configuration it's all included for you. Leapfrog also sells a separate Recharger for £24, but you won't need this with the Power version. The LeapPad 2 Power costs £89.99. You may be able to find it a little cheaper online – check the latest online prices at the bottom of this review.
At the top end Leapfrog sells the new £119 LeapPad Ultra tablet for kids, which has a larger screen and wi-fi, plus a bunch of other fancy features. Read our Hands On LeapPad Ultra review. Update: Now read our LeapPad 3 and LeapPad Ultra XDi reviews.
Now read: Leapfrog LeapPad FAQ for parents - all your LeapPad questions answered
If grown men and women can get over-excited about the prospect of a new iPad or Samsung Galaxy smartphone just imagine the bed-wetting anticipation of children hearing about updates to their favourite gadget toys. See also - Group test: Best tablets for children
The Leapfrog LeapPad Explorer was one of the big hits around the 2011 Christmas tree, and won various Mum's awards. We loved its kid-friendly size, rounded-edge shape, and range of educational and fun apps. Take a look at the LeapPad 2 vs InnoTab 2 children's tablet comparison review.
It's no iPad, but that's a good thing for many reasons. Here's some: the iPad is too big for smaller hands; the iPad links to the bad, mad world of the Internet; kids on iPads keep demanding new apps; iPads are expensive; iPads break easier when dropped; sometimes you want to use your own iPad, you know, yourself…
There are children's tablets, such as the Arnova ChildPad, that get closer to the look and feel of the adult tablets but we haven't been convinced yet.
See also: VTech InnoTab 2 review
Now the Leapfrog LeapPad2 Explorer is out, and my six-year-old daughter was jumping up and down at the thought of the new version. She loves the iPad and my iPhone, but she likes the LeapPad just as much – maybe because she knows its made for her.
(She a bit of a tech vet, though – and can tell a new iPad from an iPad 2 – so she might not be totally representative.)
One of the great things about the LeapPad is its stylish design. While it's not monochrome cool like most tablets it isn't overly garish or kiddy – something we found with its rival the VTech InnoTab. To be fair, though, some kids prefer the chunkier, bright colours, and the more stylish LeapPad looks might not bother a child in search of some tech app fun.
Leapfrog puts the intended LeapPad age range as 3-9. We think an eight or nine year-old would probably find this sort of device as a bit too toy-like and prefer something more like an adult tablet. But for 3-7 year-olds it's a great alternative. My daughter can swap between LeapPad and iPad without thinking either is better than the other. As usual it's down to the quality of the software, and the LeapPad has much to offer.
The new LeapPad looks very similar to the original version. It has a roomy 5-inch screen that might not be a match for the near 10-inch iPad but fits better into smaller hands, and weighs a lot less, too.
LeapPad 2 review: What's new?
The LeapPad2 now includes not one but two still and video cameras, each at a higher resolution than that of the original LeapPad. It features a faster processor, better memory capability, and improved battery life.
In place of the original LeapPad's rather weedy rear-facing 0.3-megapixel camera the LeapPad 2 boasts much more impressive 2-megapixel cameras on front and back.
A lot of the LeapPad apps make use of the camera, and kids love taking photos of their friends and families for use in various games. With the new front-facing camera they can take photos of themselves without having to ask for assistance.
The improved camera is therefore a welcome one, although maybe not enough to warrant upgrading your old LeapPad 1 to the new version. People new to LeapPad are getting a great deal, though.
Internal storage is doubled from 2GB to 4GB, and the processor gets a speed bump from 400MHz to 500MHz.
That extra storage capacity is handy with new apps including lots of video functionality, and those 2-megapixel photos take up a lot more space than ones from the poor 0.3MP camera.
As previously you control the action using either your finger or the included stylus on the LeapPad's touchscreen. The stylus slots nicely into the side of the tablet, and is attached by a cord so it doesn't get put down somewhere and lost.
The basic is still powered by four AA batteries, so we recommend you invest in a decent battery charger. There is an optional rechargeable battery pack, costing around £25. As this works only with the LeapPad2 you might be better off buying a decent battery charger for use all around the home. Alternatively invest in the LeapPad 2 Power – a model that comes with rechargeable batteries and an AC power adaptor.
Leapfrog claims that battery life for the LeapPad2 is improved from 8 hours for the first LeapPad to 9 hours.
All the games and apps come with some quite annoying music and sound effects so the volume controls are a godsend, as is the headphone jack. The best kids headphones we've seen are Griffin's volume-limiting MyPhones, available in several models.
As there's no Wi-Fi you have to tether the LeapPad to your computer to download new games, and loading/off-loading digital content such as those photos from the improved cameras. This is more of a bind than downloading games straight to an iPad/iPhone or Android smartphone but does remove some of the nagging for new games that those devices can quickly draw out of a child. The newer, larger, more expensive LeapPad Ultra does include wi-fi connectivity.
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Build smarter apps with machine learning
Machine learning (ML) is a programming technique that provides your apps the ability to automatically learn and improve from experience without being explicitly programmed to do so. This is especially well-suited for apps that utilize unstructured data such as images and text, or problems with large number of parameters such as predicting the winning sports team.
Android supports a wide variety of machine learning tools and methods. Whether you're an experienced Android developer, or just starting out, here are some ML resources to help you get the best results.
Key ML Development Areas
When developing ML apps for Android, your main tasks are designing products, implementing inference algorithms, and deploying exisiting ML models. Depending on your circumstances you may also retrain exisiting models or build and train new ones.
Design for Machine Learning
Similar to other technologies, applying machine learning as a solution requires product managers, designers and developers to work together to define product goals, design, build and iterate. Google has produced two guides in this area:
- The People + AI Guidebook provides best practices to help your team make human-centered AI product decisions.
- The The Material Design for Machine Learning spec contains a collection of design guidelines and patterns for machine learning-powered features such as object detection and barcode scanning.
Build and Train a Model
Machine learning requires a model that's trained to perform a particular task, like making a prediction, or classifying or recognizing some input. You can select (and possibly customize) an existing model, or build a model from scratch. Model creation and training can be done on a development machine, or using cloud infrastructure.
Explore pre-trained models
Pre-trained models are available in ML Kit and Google Cloud. Read more about them in the next section.
Learn how to create your own models with TensorFlow
For a deeper hands-on development experience, you can use these TensorFlow resources:
- Tensorflow Tutorials
- The TensorFlow for Poets codelab shows how to customize a pre-trained image labelling model using transfer learning.
Inference is the process of using a machine learning model that has already been trained to perform a specific task.
A key decision you'll face as an Android developer is whether inferencing runs on the device, or uses a cloud service that's accessed remotely. Here are some of the issues you should take into account when making this decision:
|On-device inference
|Cloud-based inference
|Lower latency enhances the realtime experience
|Asynchronous communication and available bandwidth can affect latency
|The particular device's resources, like processing power and storage, can limit performance
|Cloud-based resources are more powerful and storage is more plentiful
|The ability to operate offline is a plus for running with poor or non-existing network infrastructure
|A network connection is required
|Battery usage, model download time for end users
|Bandwidth for data transfer for end users, computing charges for developers
|User data never leaves the device
|Data may leave the device, additional precautions may be necessary
The following table shows the available development options for each kind of inference:
|On-device inference
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Sunday, June 28, 2009
Waking Up
Free fall.
The first morning without Pablo.
He really is gone.
Acidic hot disorienting pain throughout our bodies.
We walked down the hall and laid in his bed and stared out the window and at his beloved library and his toys and hats and capes and the art on his walls and held one another and wept and talked and remembered and reaffirmed our beliefs in all that is seen and unseen and our faith in us.
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Thank you so much for letting us walk with you, I do not think there is a single person who knows you guys that is not waking up today thinking of you all -this walk and the prospects of today, the next minute, the next hour. For many reasons I feel confident in saying that if you ever want need desire anything, this entire community is here for you. Please ask. Blessings on your day and may it continue to be illuminated with the brilliance of Pablo!!!!!!!!!!! love Susan
- June 28, 2009 at 8:19 AM
Like Susan said, we all wake up thinking of you guys and keep checking to see how you guys are doing. Your sharing everything brought all of us closer to your family more than you can imagine. I live and think Pablo, and you guys too, since last year May 17. I remember you and Pablo in the shop that day. Hrach was out of town so I was there running the show. I was having fun with Pablo, and I asked him about his hair that day. He said he loved his hair and I kept playing with it. I will always remember Pablo. He guides all of us now from Heaven. Thank you for sharing your lives with us. You guys stay tough. Let us help in any way we can.
Love Nevrik
- June 28, 2009 at 8:38 AM
- Zeus said...
Pablo is Awarded Employee of the month at Fred 62. our highest honor we can bestow. Pablo came to visit me/us here at Fred's just last week. How happy I was to see him!I always had and still do some "thing" for him. my daughter and I had made two rockets for him. I totally forgot we had, and I gave him something else, I had gotten for him. still here though. I miss him so.he would point his guns at me his highest honor and greeting.
- June 28, 2009 at 8:47 AM
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Please know, you are not alone. You are surrounded by the light and love of those who love you and love Pablo. May your path be filled with love. Like Susan, if there is anything you need, we are here. Love, Puanani, Nakula and Panchajany
- June 28, 2009 at 8:48 AM
The strength, dignity and grace you all show in this time of unspeakable sorrow is a true testament to how special Pablo is. I too woke this morning thinking of a family I have never met and a special little boy whose joy in life has touched all of us who visit here. Thank you for allowing all of us to grieve with you. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
- June 28, 2009 at 9:14 AM
Your belief will get you through this... I can feel your pain. Keep holding onto each other and know that you will be together again for ETERNITY with your beautiful Pablo.
With warm hugs and sincere sorrow,
- June 28, 2009 at 9:19 AM
- Nancy said...
I have come to Pablog many times this morning just to look once again at his smiling, beautiful face. I cannot fathom your pain. I can only simply say I hold you all in thought and prayer.
- June 28, 2009 at 9:27 AM
- Jenny said...
Words could never convey the feeling of our sympathy, empathy and sadness for your loss...from our family to yours, please know that we're thinking of you, and of Pablo in light and happiness. Much love, from the Vents.
- June 28, 2009 at 9:57 AM
You are his parents FOREVER, he is your son FOREVER. those bonds will never be broken, EVER. He will be with you in every breath you take...every move you make...Pablo is there. Pablo is FOREVER.
- June 28, 2009 at 9:57 AM
I know your pain well...it sears the flesh..its constricting ...keep leaning on each other ..thats the best advice I can give you...and take each hour by hour...breathe in ..breathe out..eat and keep loving for Pablo...
- June 28, 2009 at 10:03 AM
Pablo is now Healed and whole..no more pain and suffering....He is waiting for you..for that day when you will all be reunited again as one big happy family. once again. Hold on...hold on...
- June 28, 2009 at 10:05 AM
- Jen Berry said...
looking at all the fabulous times you gave pablo the past year. allowing and encouraging him to live despite all around him. you are amazing people
- June 28, 2009 at 10:31 AM
- Sara said...
Dearest Jeff, Jo Ann and Grady,
We are heart broken. Please accept our deepest sympathy. You are such special people and Pablo was so wise in choosing you as his Mommy, Daddy and big brother. Please know we are thinking of you and sending our love your way during this very difficult time.
Sara, Nick, Simon and Cheyenne
- June 28, 2009 at 11:12 AM
- Molly said...
I wish our circles still traveled close, so I could share with you how deeply my family shares in your grief and in celebration for Pablo. I am stunned and humbled to imagine the extremes you feel yet comforted to know you are surrounded by the dynamic family of friends there and everywhere.
A bit of Milwaukee shines and mourns with you and your family, old friend.
Molly Schneider, Brad and Norah
- June 28, 2009 at 11:33 AM
We woke up hurting, too, just thinking of how you all must feel. Pablo is whole again, joyful, and looking forward to the time his family can be reunited, never to be separated or filled with pain again. Hold on strong to each other and to your faith.
Love, Dennis & Dianne Gary
- June 28, 2009 at 11:49 AM
I hope up this morning with Pablo in my head and heart. Your story will always walk with me.
- June 28, 2009 at 12:11 PM
- Heather said...
And we are here with you sweet friends.We are here with you, for this next leg of the journey.
- June 28, 2009 at 12:38 PM
- Stephanie said...
RI is still here too.
- June 28, 2009 at 12:46 PM
- meowhouse said...
I heard the latest news via Justin at nin. Deepest condolences. Please know that many many people were following Pablo's story and will remember him. That is a mark both he and you have left on the world. He's still with you, and us.
- June 28, 2009 at 1:54 PM
There are no words to express my sympathy for your family! I did find this poem though and wanted to share it with you and your family. God Bless!
Little Angels
When God calls little children
to dwell with Him above.
We mortals sometimes question
the wisdom of His love.
for no heartache compares with
the death of one small child,
who does so much to make our world
seem wonderful and mild.
Perhaps God tires of calling
the aged to His fold.
So He picks a rosebud
before it can grow old.
God knows how much we need them
and so He takes but few,
to make the land of Heaven
more beautiful to view.
Believing this is difficult
still somehow me must try.
The saddest word mankind know
will always be "Goodbye".
So when a child departs
we who are left behind,
must realize God loves children,
Angels are hard to find.
~Author Unknown
- June 28, 2009 at 2:02 PM
The fog will lift with time but the pain will never completely dimish. Lean on each other, talk of Pablo often, tell stories and always remember he is with you, watching over you and he will be sending you signs that he is at peace if you open your eyes and see them...,I have walked the road you are now on and some days all I can do is take one breath and one step at a time....ten years later.
You are in my prayers.
- June 28, 2009 at 2:09 PM
So sad to hear that Pablo is gone.
Love lights the way back
On angel's fingertips guide
Safely held in Love
Each and every day in the kindergarten the children would say,"The angel star shines so far for Pablo".
Now he shines his light down upon you.
Healing love and light to you all- KR
- June 28, 2009 at 2:10 PM
- Sandy Reeve said...
Dear Jeff, Joann, Grady & Family,
Through your blog we suffered with you, learned with you and came to love all of you, especially the Beautiful Boy whose aura comes through all those fantastic photos. Today we plant flowers for Pablo in our garden with two hawks circling above screaming out as if they share our indignance at the unfairness of this loss. In our hills in San Diego we think of you in your house in the Silverlake Hills. It seems trite to say that we learned so much from you Jeff, but we did. We learned of the necessity of curing childhood cancer; we learned of the love one brother has for another; we learned of the beauty and wonder a man can have for his wife's ability to create a child and we learned how to love our children deeper and treasure their existance each moment instead of at each accomplishment. Your words were so powerful, your love immense, your ability to share with us so consumately unselfish. I do not know you but I love you. Our family suffers for you and we will so miss the daily stories of the little speedy beam of light and happiness called Pablo. Should my son be fortunate enough to someday have a son like Pablo, he will be a great father because he sees your example as the finest father on the planet Earth on a daily basis.
Love, Sandy Reeve
- June 28, 2009 at 2:17 PM
I am so sad Mommy...........He has gone back to his star and I will see him there.
Harry Moffett
- June 28, 2009 at 2:52 PM
- OldhamNYC said...
I only met Pablo one time, but I'll never forget it. It was on a tour bus at Lollapalooza. With that big head of curly brown hair and rad sunglasses - and what a name - PABLO!! - I couldn't believe it; he was the biggest star at the festival. The kid was truly unforgettable. I didn't (and still don't really) know the Castelaz family all that well, just through an association with my wife. But when I found out that Pablo was ill, it had a much more powerful effect than you would think for a person I had just met once. I started checking this blog as often as I would any of the music blogs I browse (and got SO much more out it than Pitchfork)...I've been so incredibly moved by the love and support this family and their huge circle of friends have shown to rally around little Pablo. Although Marie and I are not parents yet ourselves, it's been an amazing inspiration to me to witness Jeff and Jo Ann's patience and strength through this all - and even though I don't even really personally know them, they are role models to me on what being a father and mother are really all about. And for that I thank them. And for Pablo, who I just met one time for 10 minutes for impacting me the way that he did.
Brad Oldham
- June 28, 2009 at 2:57 PM
I have not stopped thinking and sending you all so much love. You have taught me so much. And Pablo continues to teach me. I am so thankful for being a part of your lives and having known Pablo. I want to be like Pablo when I grow up. I love you guys.
- June 28, 2009 at 7:30 PM
A friend told me about Pablo on Friday. I started reading your blog right before you so bravely went home with your boy. I have followed along through this terribly sad weekend. As I read your beautiful, loving words, I keep asking myself, "how are they handling themselves with such grace? how are they conducting themselves with such dignity?" and, even as I ask myself, I know in an instant that the answer is PABLO! HIs light and his love is your guide right now so everything you are feeling and doing is absolutely right.
This is someone you don't even know sending you strength and love...
- June 28, 2009 at 9:14 PM
Thank you for sharing your beautiful son with us. We don't know your family and we didn't know Pablo but through your words and writings we wish that we did. We are so grateful for your inspiration and we are praying for your family. Pablo is and will always be with you. I am sure that he is making and sharing alot of his love in heaven right now. What joy there must be there!
God Bless!
The Deitrick Family
- June 29, 2009 at 10:08 AM


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