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Many customers turn to EPDM rubber roofs for their economical cost. This type of material is light and perfect for both residential homes and commercial buildings.
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Metal roofs can help reduce your energy bills by up to 25% because of their reflective properties!
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We offer commercial flat roofing repair services in the greater St. Louis metropolitan area. Your commercial flat roof may not have to be replaced. Repairing your roof can be a more cost-effective alternative, however it must be assessed whether a roof repair can safely increase the lifespan of your roof, or if it would provide minimal longterm protection.
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We provide expert commercial flat roof replacement & low-slope roof replacement services to Missouri building owners. If your roof is not a candidate for patch up roof repairs, a completely roof replacement or roof coating may be your only options. Sometimes a full commercial roof replacement is required in order to fix the primary problems causing an old or storm damaged flat roof to leak. A full replacement may be required depending on (1) storm damage (2) the age of your roof or (3) severe leaks or structural damage
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We provide flat roof coatings for Missouri buildings and residential flat roofs. Roof coatings provide an economical alternative to a full commercial flat roof replacement. Your flat roof or metal roof could be a candidate for a roof restoration. Roof coatings can cost up to 50% less than a traditional flat roof replacement, and provide cost savings on your energy bill. Coatings can prolong the life of your roof without a full replacement, and are constructed with unique reflective properties to protect your roof from damaging UV rays.
Applying a special coating on your roof is one of the most effective ways of saving money on regular roof tear-off repair and replacements. The coatings also provide a weather-tight seal that protects your roof from the damaging effects of UV rays and leakages resulting from heavy downpours or ice/snow accumulation.
At O'Fallon Commercial Roofing Pros, we understand the fact that your commercial roof provides more than protection from adverse weather. It is a valuable investment for you. That's why we seek to offer you the best of commercial roof coating service that will extend your roof's lifespan of your roof but also improve its functionality.
As a company, nothing matters to us more than seeing every customer enjoy genuine satisfaction from our services. That motivates us to give the best that we got to all our O'Fallon-based customers. With a team of highly skilled and experienced roof coating experts in place, we promise nothing but exceptional workmanship and results on every project we handle.
Our integrity begins with helping you choose the right or premium quality products for the roof coating job. We continue the same with our flawless workmanship when executing the project coupled with strict adherence to the highest safety standards. All that ensures the resulting coating system is of superior quality and that it can last long enough to give you value for money.
Major types of roof coatings like polyurethane, acrylic, and silicone are designed to help reflect heat off the surface of the roofing system. Most of the coatings provide a perfect sealant too that minimizes wear and tear, which can lead to potential roof leaks and damages.
Silicone coatings (white color in particular) are highly reflective. This not only ensures superb weather resistance but also helps keep the roof together with the building cooler. This means aside from your commercial roof enjoying extended durability, you'll make significant savings on cooling energy during warmer seasons.
Roof coatings can basically be applied on roofs or roofing systems with different materials, pitches, and slopes. Whether your commercial building is designed or made up of a flat roof, modified bitumen, metal roof or BUR system, you are free to apply a coating on it. And you can count on our experienced coating experts to do a high-quality job on that.
O'Fallon Commercial Roofing Pros specializes in providing a range of commercial roof coating services. Whether your commercial building is small or big, we can help you put up a roof membrane system that's not just aesthetically appealing but also long-lasting. But the choice of the specific type of coating to be applied all lies on you.
Here are the main coatings that we apply on commercial roofs:
While the process of roof coating application is a bit complex, the steps involved are pretty simple and straightforward. To professional coating experts like us, we can complete any coating procedure quickly and with utmost precision.
The very first step in the roof coating process is surface preparation. And that may involve cleaning the roof surface using a horse and push broom or simply a pressure washer. This step is aimed at removing all the debris so as to have a smooth surface in readiness for coat application.
Once the cleaned surface is dry, our experts can apply a primer and then proceed to spread or lay down the coating based on the manufacturer's instructions. The coating may be spread using a paint roller, brush and/or any other special equipment. The technique used in applying all depends on the coating material being applied.
Once the application or rolling out of the coating has been done, the next step is to allow the coating to cure. At this stage, we might cover the entire roof to protect it from harsh environmental conditions or any debris flying around. The curing time may vary depending on the material and/or thickness of the coat.
If you are in O'Fallon and need quick, professional commercial roof coating service, we are at your service. All you need to do is call us on this number to book an appointment, inquire more about services or ask for a quotation.
O'Fallon /oʊˈfælən/ is a city along Interstate 64 and Interstate 70 between Lake St. Louis and St. Peters in St. Charles County, Missouri, United States. It is part of the St. Louis Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2010 census O'Fallon had a population of 79,329, making it the largest municipality in St. Charles County and seventh largest in the state of Missouri.[7] O'Fallon's namesake in St. Clair County, Illinois is also part of the St. Louis Metropolitan Statistical Area. The two O'Fallons are one of the few pairs of same-named municipalities to be part of the same MSA.
O'Fallon was founded in 1856 by Nicholas Krekel.[8] The community was named after John O'Fallon, the president of the North Missouri Railroad.[9] A post office called O'Fallon has been in operation since 1859.[10] The St. Mary's Institute of O'Fallon was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2007.[11]
I am the proud owner of ARS Restorations - and OUR primary mission is to provide an exceptional experience for our clients. With over 20 years of experience in commercial roofing, we have helped 100's of building owners with both small and extremely complex projects. We specialize in roof restoration, with an expert team of installers that has made us the "Go To" roof restoration contractor in the state of Missouri.
We emphasize creating a positive atmosphere built on INTEGRITY, RESPECT, COMMITMENT, HONOR, COMPASSION & APPRECIATION.
We understand your commercial roof is one of your most valuable investments. That's why we only believe in using quality materials, meticulous craftsmanship, white-glove communication and hands-on leadership. You can take peace of mind in knowing that you have a contractor that has the expertise and know-how to get the job done right the FIRST time."
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Roof coatings are engineered with reflective properties to 'reflect' heat from your building, meaning that it can help keep your building cooler without having cold air escaping during the hotter months! These savings can add up!
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Roof coatings are designed to hold up to Mother Nature. What does this mean for you? The more durable your roof is, the less you have to worry about your roof leaking & having to consistently repair your roof after each significant storm.
How long does it take to replace a commercial roof?
The answer of how long it will take to install your new commercial roof depends on a handful of actors. One of the largest factors is the size of your roof. The larger your roof, the more materials and labor will be required for your replacement, thus requiring a longer installation timeline. Another factor is the type of roof that you have. Does your commercial roof have multiple layers that have to be removed? Other factors are also important, such as what material are you replacing your roof with, what is the scope of the project, etc. Weather is also a factor as sometimes a roof replacement has to be pushed back if inclement weather or rain could impact the roof installation process.
What is the lifespan for a commercial roof?
The lifespan of your new commercial roof can depend on the type of roofing system and material that you have installed. Your roof's lifecycle can also be heavily influenced by local climate and weather. For instance, if several years after your roof is installed there is a massive hail storm, or a hurricane, this can significantly weaken or damage your commercial roof. Other factors also influence the life of your roof, such as the roofing contractor's craftsmanship, and whether or not they adhere to all proper code regulations and manufacturer specifications. Certain roof coatings can have a warranty up to 20-years!
How do I know when it is time to replace my commercial roof?
Not all roofs need to be replaced. Your roof may be a candidate for roof restoration via roof coatings, or roof repairs. However, if your roof is aging, and breaking down from wear and tear, then it may need to be fully replaced. The older a roof ages, it becomes vulnerable to future storm damage. If our technicians are not confident that a roof repair will extend the life of your roof for a reasonable length of time, a full roof replacement may be the only option.
I think I may have storm damage, what should I do?
Our technicians are specialists in identifying flat roof storm damage from both wind and hail damage. Our reps can help you diagnose if those pesky leaks coming into your building are stemming from storm damage, or age. If your roof is suffering from storm damage, we can help pin-point where those leaks are coming from & discuss your options with you if an insurance claim may make sense depending on the extent of the damage.
What should I be looking for in a commercial roofing company?
Your commercial roof is a complex system. It is a valuable investment, and you want a contractor you can rely on. There's a few important things to take into consideration: do they have glowing customer references that can vouch for their work, how much experience do they have in the Missouri market, what warranty do they offer, what is the price of their bid, what is the quality of the materials proposed. All of these points should be factored together. While price is a very large point of consideration when hiring a contractor, price should not be the only consideration. The cheapest option may not be the best option, and long-term could end up being the most expensive option if the roof is improperly installed. Quality and reliability of the contractor should be heavily weighed.
Should I restore or replace my commercial roof?
Not every single low slope, metal roof or commercial flat roof is going to require a full roof replacement - and at the same time, not every commercial roof is going to be a candidate for roof restoration. It can be case by case. Roof coatings can provide tremendous financial savings when compared to a traditional full roof replacement. A roof coating can extend the life of your existing roof without needing to tear off your existing roof, and is much less disruptive. Roof coatings can provide superior waterproofing, financial savings, and even tax credits. After completing a thorough roof inspection, we can discuss whether your roof is a candidate for roof coatings.


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A 46-foot-high statue of Pope John Paul II was installed at the Miniature Park in Czestochowa, Poland, on Sunday. The monument, which is reputed to be the world's largest statue of the former pope, is set to be formally unveiled on April 13.
John Paul II was beatified in a ceremony at the Vatican on May 1, 2011, bringing him a step closer to sainthood.
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All knitters make mistakes. It can be so frustrating when you can't fix them yourself; often you just rip out and start over. We'll focus on the most common skills that help you avoid needless ripping: picking up dropped stitches, correcting mistakes a few rows back, and understanding the difference between ripping back and un-knitting. Soon you can
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French for 'interlaced,' entrelac is recognized by its characteristic basketweave appearance. Learn how to make the basic units of left and right rectangles, linking them together in tiers worked back and forth across the fabric. You will learn some of the knitting lingo specific to entrelac such as LR and RR. Included in this class is a pattern for an entrelac scarf that you will begin.
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Short rows can create curves and shapes in your knitted fabric. They are used for heels of socks, bust darts, and shoulder shaping. You will learn basic short rows in both garter and stockinette stitch, wrap and turn, and 'hiding' the wraps to make them virtually invisible.
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Basic knitting skills such as casting on, picking up, and decreasing, combined with color and texture, create endless possibilities. Mitered knitting can become squares, rectangles, diamonds, or strips and is the foundation of some of today's best designs. You will learn to make a basic square, to join squares as you go, and to build the squares into a project. You will also receive a pattern for a Kindle or iPad cover and begin the project in class.
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Become a world traveler through your knitting. This class will explore the Old Norwegian cast-on, the Estonian cast-on, and the Channel Island cast-on. Learn the benefits of each and discover how you might apply them in your next project.
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Sony Ericsson has outed 2011's successors to 2010's Xperia X10 Mini and X10 Mini Pro.
The new ones take the same names as their predecessors, minus the 'X10' and with a SE's newfound e.e. cummings-like disdain for capital letters.
Both mini and mini pro - we will use capitals hereafter - are based on 1GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon CPUs and run Android 2.3 Gingerbread.
Like the recently release Xperia Arc, they have "Reality Display" screens, here 3in in size with a 320 x 480 resolution. There's a 5Mp, 8x digital zoom camera on the back of each model, plus all the customary Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and HSPA 3G connectivity.
The one key difference between the Mini and Mini Pro: the latter has a slide-down Qwerty keyboard which bulks it out a bit. The Pro is 92 x 53 x18mm, 136g; the Mini 88 x 52 x 16mm, 94g.
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Giada de Laurentiis tells Redbook that at home, she's all about "traditional roles." Is this her way of fighting back against those cheating rumors?
Says the Food Network star,
I think it can be hard for any man to sometimes be upstaged by his wife. So when I'm home, I work very hard to be Todd's wife and Jade's mother. I have no problem going back to those traditional roles.
She adds,
I try to be Giada, the young girl that he met 20 years ago and fell in love with. All men want to be treated like kings in a relationship, and I think if women don't indulge that sometimes, their men are likely to stray and look for someone who can give that to them.
Did de Laurentiis attend the Rielle Hunter School of Relationship Science? Or perhaps the New York Post School of Rich-Ladies-Will-End-Up-Miserable-And-Alone? Then again, maybe her sudden interest in "traditional roles" is a calculated move. People mentions Giada's rumored affair with John Mayer — and Star's blind item about the "married TV star [...] getting spicy with yet another side dish" seemed to have Giada written all over it. Maybe the chef is less worried about stopping her man from straying, and more concerned about keeping her own image squeaky-clean.
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ST. LOUIS — Captive gorillas actually are a cultured bunch.
Genetics or environment alone cannot explain variations in the behavior of different groups of the apes, a study found.
Behavioral surveys of the roughly 370 gorillas in U.S. zoos showed 48 variations in how individual groups of the apes make signals, use tools and seek comfort, said Tara Stoinski of Zoo Atlanta and the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International.
"What became very obvious is there is a very distinct pattern of similarities and differences between groups," Stoinski said.
That suggests the gorillas pass along the different traits socially, not genetically, which is a hallmark of culture. Results were presented Sunday at the annual meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
Researchers previously have found that other ape species — including chimpanzees and orangutans — show cultural differences as well in how they forage, use tools and court one another.
"These animals are smart enough to observe behaviors and imitate them," said Ingrid Porton, curator of primates at the Saint Louis Zoo.
No 'dumb cousins'
That gorillas do the same and perhaps aren't the "slightly dumb cousins" of the ape family shouldn't be surprising, said Andrew Whiten, a professor of evolutionary and developmental psychology at the University of St. Andrews.
"It is quite surprising only if you take that common notion that gorillas aren't as smart as the rest," said Whiten, a chimp expert.
Stoinski said the surveys found that even gorillas at the same zoo but living in separate groups can display cultural differences. At Zoo Atlanta, only some gorilla groups use sticks to push aside the electrified wires that protect the trees in their enclosures, allowing the apes to snack on the bark without getting shocked, she said.
'Tool kit' for chimps
As for chimps, recent videos, described Sunday to reporters by Whiten, show the apes in the Congo using a "tool kit" to collect and eat termites.
The chimps first use a large stick to tunnel a foot deep into termite mounds. They then pull out the large stick and use a more slender piece of vegetation that they've frayed to fish out the insects through the shaft they've created, Whiten said.
Such examples of learned behaviors, when passed down from generation to generation, may have an influence on evolution, said Carel von Schaik, an orangutan expert at the University of Zurich.
"You can also argue that cultural species will become smarter species," von Schaik said.
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I'll admit to a certain amount of bias. Heck — I'll admit to a whole lot of bias.
The notion of a world-class restaurant opening in a Courtyard Marriott boggles the imagination.
This is not to say I haven't had perfectly fine stays at mid-level chains like Marriott, Radisson, Holiday Inn, Crowne Plaza and the like. Good places, in some cases offering a perfectly decent breakfast buffet, and even a concierge lounge. You travel with kids, mid-level hotels are places you get to know well. They do the job at a reasonable price. But when it comes to dining, as a rule they try to cater to the broadest demographic. And that means airline food — though at a (hopefully) more down-to-earth level.
Which is why James Republic comes as such a surprise, perhaps even a shock. Though it's technically in the Courtyard Marriott, it's a place apart. A space that exists on its own, the restaurant provides diners with no sense that a hotel is on the other side of the back bar. It is, indeed, an outdoor restaurant without actually being on the street. It's open to the street on all sides, a room through which the ocean breezes waft, with a fine view of the increasing numbers of locals out for an evening promenade in born-again, newly trendy Downtown Long Beach.
The "James" of James Republic is Dean James Max, who's been creating destination restaurants for Marriott for more than a decade, including 3030 Ocean in the Harbor Beach Marriott in Ft. Lauderdale, AMP 150 in the Marriott Cleveland, Latitude 41 in the Renaissance Columbus, Ohio and Parallel Post in Connecticut. The man does get around, landing most recently at the corner of First Street and Atlantic Avenue, where he's built his menu around "local artisan products: organic, natural, sustainable" — all the buzz words of the moment.
Show up for breakfast, and you'll find the meaning of all that buzz in tasty creations like the lamb shoulder potato hash, the short rib scramble with baby spinach and the egg sandwich made with Fiscalini white cheddar and Benton's smoked bacon. Give Chef Max this much: he does like his small-batch producers, and he does use their ingredients well. I mean creamy organic grits with Italian parsley, and smoked salmon with Laurel Chenel goat cheese? This is good stuff. And not "hotel" at all.
Move onto lunch, and the sheer eclecticism of Max's cooking leaps out, with a menu that offers everything from a smoked fish salad sandwich slathered with an insanely good spicy pepper and cilantro aioli to a ramen bowl with braised chicken, snap peas and a poached egg. From a vegan falafel taco with piquillo peppers to sublimely tasty Anson Mills polenta flavored with Bellwether cheese or even a grilled cauliflower "steak" with red quinoa, in this republic, vegetarians are treated as well as carnivores.
Warming up for dinner, a seat at the lively, happy bar is a good way station for those in the mood for the house version of Gin & Juice made, in this case, from Sonoma Uncle Val's Botanical Gin, honeydew, cilantro and "local" grapefruit. Or maybe a Peachy Old Guy: market peaches, house made grenadine, peach bitters (really?) and 4 Roses Bourbon. There are alsoplenty of beers, divided into "Craft," "Local Craft," "Glass" and "Bottle." Life is good with a properly chilled and poured Hoppy Poppy IPA, or maybe a fine Midas Touch from the crazy people at Dogfish in Delaware.
And then, it's onto the dinner menu, which sort of, kind of, changes nightly. Or at least, some dishes change Which means they may or may not be serving the very tasty wahoo poke, a marinated seafood dish made from a fish that looks a lot like a mackerel but isn't. It's mixed with pureed avocado, peanuts, soy, seaweed and chili. It's really good. So are the Pacific mussels with Chinese lop cheung sausage and chili-based Indonesian sambal.
Max seems to have a thing for cauliflower. Along with the cauliflower "steak," he's got a curried cauliflower soup with apple-raisin chutney. One night, he had a crispy Brussels sprout salad with Benton's bacon and a very slow cooked egg. And then, it was gone. But his Mary's roasted chicken with creamy Anson Mills oats seems to remain on the menu. Ditto on the grass-fed burger served with house pickled vegetables.
I wonder if Chef Max does room service as well. It could change my feeling about chain hotels.
Merrill Shindler is a Los Angeles-based freelance dining critic. Send him an email at firstname.lastname@example.com.


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A bit of interfacing
In my last post I realized (thanks to someone reading over my shoulder) that some people have missed a very important thing — Blizzard allows you to tweak what you see and do. To modify, in short, your user interface. Far too often people start looking for addons to do what Blizzard's already given you.
I'm… not going to go through the whole thing, and certainly not going to tell you all the "best" or "worst" setting. Instead, I'm going to give a brief overview and take a moment to discuss two setting I think absolutely critical that are off by default. Let's start with the interface itself.
To get to the interface you've two choices. Press the escape (Esc) key on your keyboard. Or look at the buttons on the bottom till you find the one with the computer icon (tooltip label Main Menu). Either way, you get a menu with several choices. Find "Interface options", click it, and you're there.
What you see is a parchment background with some checkboxes. What I've discovered a lot of people miss is up top – there are two tabs. That's right, you're looking at the basic choices, and there are also some advanced options.
When you hover over any of the checkboxes or their labels you'll get a tooltip. Like all tooltips it's a summary, not a detailed explanation. I'm going to HIGHLY recommend you play with most of these at some point – click it, exit, and see what it's doing. Please pay some attention, of course, as things which are combat related won't show anything if you're in the middle of a capital. (for example, of course)
Playing aside, I'm going to recommend two options for just about everybody. The first is on the basic page, and it's "Show Enemy Cast Bar." Most players have the ability to interrupt spells, but in almost all cases they're limited by cooldown. Some spells are nuisances while others are nasty. With the enemy castbar on, you can see what your target is casting. With practice, you'll learn to decide which need your action and which can be ignored.
A critical use for this is as a healer. HEALERS, PAY ATTENTION. If you've set the macros for your spells correctly, you can target the mob the tank is fighting and see what evil is about to become him. Remember that the difference between a good and a great healer is effective anticipation. You can't do much about instants or most melee actions, but a lot of the really nasty stuff has a windup. Seeing what's coming may help you pick the RIGHT action to keep your tank alive regardless instead of desparately hoping your heal goes off before he's hit AGAIN.
As I said, I recommend two options in particular. The second is on the advanced screen – click the tab at top to get there. The box you want is "Show Target of Target". Now, you've got a menu choice to this – Raid, Party, Solo, Raid and Party, and Always. When in doubt go for always. What does this do?
It always shows you what is targetted by your target. Now HEALERS, this is the other half of the anticipation game. Because you not only know what nastiness the mob's trying to deliver, you know which of your party members is getting it. And a fast click on THAT icon (instead of trying to hotbutton or seek it in the list at the side or…) means you are targetting the exact same player.
SHADOW, don't feel left out. This is your backup assist tool. See, I can and do target the kill team leader and use a macro to always attack her target, but there are two potential downfalls. First, the killteam leader may have another job — for example, she may be the mage responsible for sheeping a mob. In which case she's going to be popping over to the sheep-mob every so often. In which case she (and the rest the party as well) will be a mite bit unhappy that you put your SW:P opener on the KTL's new target. Paying attention – and looking at this icon – will help you avoid that particular embarrassment. (Not always – blush.) There's a second benefit, however. Sometimes you need to help someone else who's fighting two or three mobs. Focus attacks are always better, but WHICH ONE… oh, yeah. Target the friendly, see what the target of the moment is and click it, and… next?
Some people swear by various options, others swear at them. Some are more (or less) useful for one class than another. Take the time to look. Both for your own sake and for the player who seems to be blindly stumbling that you can help so you both do better.
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Maybe i'm wrong, but if I was the killteam leader, I would use a macro if I was also sheeping, and keep my target always on the kill target.
/cast [target=focus] "Sheep Spell"
Then I would tell all other DPSers to /assist me at all times. This would reduce the chance other dps would break CC.


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Do you know what love to do with our Android handsets and tablets? We 're huge fans of changing the home screen around a bit and creating a new user experience. That's why we present a weekly series of Get This Look posts.
In a nutshell we show you a new look for your Android handset and tell you which apps you'll need if you want to mimic the feel. Some of these are a little easier to create than others and many of them can be tweaked to no end. The following details are but the ingredients to which you can create your own delicious Android dish; your results will vary.
Which is awesome!
Circles 32 by Lesa0208
First off, it's unlike the other designs we've highlighted here. Rather than the Google Now-like stuff or the minimal layouts that seem quite popular, this look is more HTC Sense-ish. See the circles and app launcher shortcuts? That's pretty sharp stuff.
The wallpaper works well here but it's nothing that can't be swapped out for something else, all while maintaining the interesting look. Note, that trying to create anything beyond the "theme" here could prove difficult for novice modders.
Of course, you can change the icons and photos up for other apps and give yourself quick access to any other games or settings. Should you opt for that, just about anything will work nicely.
- Ultimate Custom Widget (UCCW) (FREE)
- Apex Launcher Pro ($3.99)
- Desktop VisualizeR (FREE)
- UCCW theme
- Wallpaper
Variations and themes
You might also like the Circle Sense and/or Circle Bench as both are inspired by this look.
MyColorScreen is dedicated to the great ways you can modify your home screens.


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So I have to write this program and I have no idea what I'm doing. Here are my requirements:
Create a program that stores the characters in an array at compile time. The program should display (from the array), on separate lines:
1. The entire alphabet alphabetized.
2. The entire alphabet in reverse order.
3. The first letter of the alphabet
4. The first ten characters of the alphabet.
5. The last five characters of the alphabet
6. The tenth letter of the alphabet.
Here is what I have so far
import java.io.*;
import java.util.*;
public class Alphabet {
public static char [] theAlphabet = new char [26];
public static void main(String[] args) {
creation ();
System.out.println("The alphabet: ");
print (0,25)
System.out.println("The alphabet in reverse: ");
print (25,0)
System.out.println("First letter of the alphabet: ");
print (0)
System.out.println("First ten letters of the alphabet: ");
print (0,9)
System.out.println("Last five letters of the alphabet: ");
print (21,25)
System.out.println("Tenth letter of the alphabet: ");
print (9)
char ch;
for( ch = 'a' ; ch <= 'z' ; ch++ )
Please help me finish this. I have no idea what I'm doing


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Transportation Issues
{Nature_and_Environment.93.1}: ... {wren1111} Fri, 06 Jul 2007 03:13:17 CDT (HTML)
Here's a start:
French revolution: Rentable bikes every 900 feet "http://www.csmonitor.com/2007/0706/p01s06-woeu.html"
Beginning July 15, Parisians can get one with the swipe of a card
and the first half-hour is free.
{Nature_and_Environment.93.2}: Wren W {wren1111} Wed, 03 Oct 2007 19:34:33 CDT (2 lines)
<b>Two Clues for the Clueless</b> "http://www.kunstler.com/mags_diary22.html"
{Nature_and_Environment.93.3}: ... {wren1111} Sun, 20 Jan 2008 19:13:44 CST (HTML)
{Nature_and_Environment.93.4}: Suzanne Griffith {sggriffith} Sun, 20 Jan 2008 19:37:21 CST (1 line)
Very cool! I hope it works.
{Nature_and_Environment.93.5}: ... {wren1111} Wed, 30 Jan 2008 21:09:21 CST (HTML)
Complete Streets
{Nature_and_Environment.93.6}: Suzanne Griffith {sggriffith} Wed, 30 Jan 2008 21:16:05 CST (6 lines)
A few years ago, we had a whole lot of snow, and nobody here is equipped to take care of it right away, so people were walking to the store. It was great - the sidewalks were full of people, and everybody was friendly. Unfortunately, the store is gone now.
{Nature_and_Environment.93.7}: ... {wren1111} Mon, 11 Feb 2008 15:39:54 CST (HTML)
From 1977 to 2001, the number of miles driven every year by Americans rose by 151% -- about five times faster than the growth in population, according to data compiled for a 2006 report to the U.S. Department of Transportation written by Stephen Polzin, a transportation researcher at the University of South Florida in Tampa.
The reasons for the big growth in miles traveled are pretty obvious
if you don't live in the center of a big city endowed with
functioning public transport. To make space for ever larger suburban
homes, housing developers pushed further and further from city
centers and shopping areas. New neighborhoods often had street
layouts cluttered with cul de sacs that forced people to drive
farther to get to main roads or stores. Local zoning laws --
reflecting the preferences of residents -- tended to separate
commercial and residential uses, and single family from multi-family
dwellings. Meanwhile, the bulk of the money spent on transportation
infrastructure was directed to building more and bigger highways. We
could have subsidized bullet trains and more light rail systems, but
we didn't.
{Nature_and_Environment.93.8}: Suzanne Griffith {sggriffith} Mon, 11 Feb 2008 16:34:11 CST (3 lines)
Sprawl is a problem. So is gentrification of inner cities. As former housing projects are "developed," poor people are forced by rental prices to move further and further away from jobs and services.
{Nature_and_Environment.93.9}: James Files {riverrat} Mon, 11 Feb 2008 18:44:35 CST (2 lines)
{7} Absolutely right on.
{Nature_and_Environment.93.10}: ... {wren1111} Sat, 16 Feb 2008 23:42:30 CST (HTML)
{Nature_and_Environment.93.11}: ... {wren1111} Mon, 03 Mar 2008 17:57:50 CST (HTML)
A furious, though still fledgling, effort has commenced to help
Americas drivers curtail their trips, burn less fuel and,
ultimately, emit less CO2. It involves a marriage of transportation
planning, land use planning, engineering and public policy to
implement everything from smart growth to congestion pricing to
increased use of mass transit. And if that wasnt complicated
enough, it will involve every level of government, from town hall to
the United Nations.
{Nature_and_Environment.93.12}: ... {wren1111} Sun, 09 Mar 2008 17:10:25 CDT (HTML)
For all the techno talk about magnetic levitation trains or personal rocket packs, the urban transport system of the future turns out to be bicycles. Sprockets and chains, seats and handlebars, this 19th century technology may be the best weapon we have for the long campaign to make livable cities in the 21st century. Bicycles take a fraction of the space and materials of cars or buses, are powered by the excesses of our calorie-rich diets, and have the huge advantage for those who ride them of extending both quality and length of life.
If the arguments for increasing urban bicycle use are this powerful, why are so many cities having such a hard time setting aside guaranteed bike routes and lanes making them the transport mode of choice, for work and leisure?
Filled with Mao-era images of clouds of cyclists on every street, on
my first visit to Beijing in 2004 I was astonished to learn that
bicycles had been recently banned from many of the Chinese capital's
most important streets. Rapidly-growing rates of car ownership had
pushed the gas-guzzlers onto every broad avenue, to crawl along at a
grid-locked snail's pace, with bicyclists pushed to side streets, or
worse, onto smoke-belching buses. As part of the green-washed run-up
to this summer's Olympics, Beijing authorities are belatedly getting
more bicycle-friendly, but the damage was done.
{Nature_and_Environment.93.13}: Dave Allen {raddad} Thu, 25 Sep 2008 15:43:31 CDT (18 lines)
Powerful stuff... I'll be using some of the above info in a letter I'm preparing to city officials here in Mesa, AZ. Riding my bike again in a city where motorist will not give you the right of way has me furious! And having bike lanes that don't connect or just end... Anyway, Thanks for the info! But what I came to this topic for was to check out any electric car info and share what I have found. If there is another topic or forum I should check out, please direct traffic... I wanted to get viewpoints on battery exchange programs such as "Shai Agassi's Audacious Plan to Put Electric Cars on the Road". http://www.wired.com/cars/futuretransport/magazine/16-09/ff_agassi I could go on and on about what I have learned after watching "Who killed the Electric Car" last year, but I'll run outa gas...
{Nature_and_Environment.93.14}: ... {wren1111} Fri, 26 Sep 2008 19:26:05 CDT (HTML)
{Nature_and_Environment.93.15}: James Files {riverrat} Fri, 26 Sep 2008 20:07:58 CDT (5 lines)
wren Can you think of any initiative that would save more energy than to not to spend any more federal funds on interstates and to invest in high speed rail instead of additional lanes for cars to sit and idle in?
{Nature_and_Environment.93.16}: ... {wren1111} Thu, 05 Feb 2009 15:49:28 CST (10 lines)
We definitely need to invest in rail over roads and highways. But high speed rail should be last priority. We need to invest first into regular speed rail, light rail, trolleys, subways and the like ... gradually building out to a regional network ... then inter-regional networks etc. Eventually we should do high speed rail, but right now that would pre-empt more the creation of more valuable local and regional networks.
{Nature_and_Environment.93.17}: ... {wren1111} Thu, 05 Feb 2009 15:49:46 CST (HTML)
{Nature_and_Environment.93.18}: James Files {riverrat} Thu, 05 Feb 2009 18:07:45 CST (1 line)
wren, re 16, right you are in your priorities.
{Nature_and_Environment.93.19}: .... {wren1111} Thu, 12 Feb 2009 19:12:02 CST (HTML)
In late-stage talks, Obama and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., pressed for $8 billion to construct high-speed rail lines, quadrupling the amount in the bill that passed the Senate on Tuesday.
Reid's office issued a statement noting that a proposed Los Angeles- to-Las Vegas rail might get a big chunk of the money.
"http://www.thetakeaway.org/stories/2009/feb/12/who-loves-high-speed- rail-8-billion-question/"
$8 billion taken from taxpayers throughout the nation to funnel gamblers from LA into the Las Vegas casinos ... and Las Vegas just happens to be the home state of the Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid of NEVADA. Coincidence, coincidences.
Besides the fact that we DON'T need high speed rail at this juncture, we need more regular rail, we sure as hell don't need high speed rail to Las Vegas of all places.
This is PORK on speed.
{Nature_and_Environment.93.20}: James Files {riverrat} Sat, 14 Feb 2009 19:32:57 CST (7 lines)
Actually, except for the fact that you pointed out that there is a competing private venture, I would be all for this. A reasonably high volume rail between two large cities with reasonable terrain concerns and limited right of way issues. We need to promote mass transit, but not in competition with private ventures.
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Appelsga (Friesland, Netherlands)
Appelsga is a moorland colony made arable in the 19th century, in the southern part of the Dutch province of Friesland. Some Mennonites settled there and acquired a church and a parsonage. On 7 November 1867 A. H. ten Cate of Gorredijk conducted the first service. From 12 March 1871 to 26 October 1873 H. Boetje filled the office of minister. He was their only minister, for the membership declined rapidly (in 1902 there were seven, and in 1913 only three members), and services were discontinued. The Friesche Doopsgezinde Societeit took over the church and parsonage, leased the church to the Reformed congregation, and later sold it.
Hege, Christian and Christian Neff. Mennonitisches Lexikon, 4 vols. Frankfurt & Weierhof: Hege; Karlsruhe: Schneider, 1913-1967: v. I, 79.
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New Jersey Governor Chris Christie was greeted with audible boos and a few loud cheers during a Super Bowl-related appearance in New York City on Saturday, a day after a former appointee said the popular Republican knew about politically motivated lane closures near a busy commuter bridge.
The incident cast a cloud over Christie at what could have been a moment of triumph for a man considered a leading candidate for his party's nomination to run for president in 2016. The Super Bowl will be played on Sunday in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
At a ceremony marking the hand off of Super Bowl hosting duties, Christie appeared in New York's Times Square with NFL officials and political leaders from New York and Arizona, which will host next year's game.
Christie's introduction was met with a chorus of audible boos and chants of support from the thousands of people gathered in the area.
He did not mention the scandal during brief 30 second remarks in which he thanked the NFL and his New York counterpart and Super Bowl co-host, Governor Andrew Cuomo.
Wildstein speaks out, Christie responds
Christie said on Friday that a letter from Daid Wildstein, the Port Authority executive who ordered the lane closures, confirmed he had no prior knowledge of the bridge traffic jam that sparked a political scandal.
The letter, reported by the New York Times, claimed the official had proof of the "inaccuracy" of some of Christie's statements. But Christie's office said the letter "confirms what the Governor has said all along - he had absolutely no prior knowledge of the lane closures before they happened."
Christie's office also sent an email reading, "David Wildstein will do and say anything to save David Wildstein." The email to Christie's friends and supporters was posted on the website Politico.com and confirmed by Colin Reed, a spokesman for the governor.
Wildstein's letter
An attorney for Wildstein, wrote in a letter that "evidence exists ... tying Mr. Christie to having knowledge of the lane closures, during the period when the lanes were closed, contrary to what the Governor stated publicly in a two-hour press conference ..."
The letter, addressed to Port Authority officials who have denied to pay Wildstein's legal bills, represents the first time that someone within the Christie administration has implicated the governor directly to the scandal.
"Mr. Wildstein contests the accuracy of various statements that the Governor made about him and he can prove the inaccuracy of some."
The letter does not specify what evidence Wildstein has, and it does not say whether Christie knew of the reasons for the lane closures. Christie has previously said he believed the closures were part of a legitimate traffic study. Wildstein's attorney has publicly said his client would tell his side of the story if he was granted immunity from criminal prosecution by both New Jersey, New York and the U.S. Department of Justice.
The closures last September caused four days of severe traffic jams for residents of Fort Lee, New Jersey.
Christie's popularity has also been tarnished by his use of Superstorm Sandy relief money for a tourism ad campaign. The mayor of Hoboken, New Jersey, has alleged that her hesitance to back a real estate deal prompted Christie's office to delay Sandy relief money.
"On the brink of ruin"
On Saturday, local newspapers said the governor's political career could be doomed if it was proven he knew in advance of the four days of George Washington Bridge lane closures that caused massive delays for commuters, ambulances and school buses.
The New York Daily News said in an editorial that Christie now "stands on the brink of ruin" if he cannot defend himself against the latest claims.
"In that event, Christie's governorship is over and he should prepare to face a federal criminal probe as a private citizen. Resignation would be a must. Otherwise, impeachment would be a snap," it said.
Charles Stile, a columnist for the Bergen Record, a major New Jersey newspaper, wrote on Saturday that if Wildstein produces evidence that "turns out to be the damning, incontrovertible kind, then Christie's career will be in tatters, if not over."
Hours after Wildstein's letter was released, Christie appeared in Manhattan to attend a birthday party for the broadcaster Howard Stern, but avoided the reporters assembled outside.
The Record (Bergen County) and Reuters contributed


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I received some flyers from Michigan State offering a JD in conjunction with U of Ottawa (I believe). So Osgoode-NYU would not be the only one.Edit: found the linkhttp://www.law.msu.edu/academics/ac-multi-llb.html
I thought Osgoode was the only one that offered LLB/JD. U of Toronto only offers JD because they require more undergraduate studies before admitting to law school although most students have an undergraduate degree to begin with. Anyways, the Osgoode LLB/JD is with NYU. But you need to be admitted to both Osgoode and NYU. And if you can get into NYU, well, as a Canadian, I don't think you'd go to Osgoode then. The benefit I can see is that you can attend NYU for one year while paying Osgoode Tuition. Not sure how your JD compares to other JDs from ABA approved schools.


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Two young boys sleeping at their friend's home above an exotic pet store were strangled by a python that escaped its enclosure in the Canadian town of Campbellton, New Brunswick, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police said Monday.
"The preliminary investigation has led police to believe that a python snake escaped its enclosure in the store sometime overnight," said Constable Julie Rogers-Marsh, the Canadian Broadcasting Corp. reported. Police were notified about 6:30 a.m.
A former employee of Reptile Ocean told the National Post that the snake was an African rock python between 14 and 16 feet long. Initial reports incorrectly stated it was a boa constrictor.
The unidentified boys were 5 and 7 years old, the RCMP said. They were believed to be brothers who were on a sleepover at the owner's apartment, according to the National Post.
Rogers-Marsh said it was not yet clear how the non-venomous snake escaped. It apparently traveled through the ventilation system and crushed the boys as they slept. Autopsies will be conducted Tuesday.
The python, the only large snake in the store, was captured and turned over to police.
Store owner Jean-Claude Savoie told Global News he discovered the grisly scene in the living room, which the python entered through a hole in the ceiling.
"My body is in shock. I don't know what to think," he said. "I thought they were sleeping until I (saw) the hole in the ceiling. I turned the lights on and I (saw) this horrific scene."
He said he considered the two boys "like they're my kids."
Savoie, who pinned and caged the python, said no one normally handles the snake, which he described as "vicious." Former store employee Tim Thomas told the National Post that "every cage had two locks on it." The store also has two enclosures for crocodiles.
In the wild, African rock pythons feed on monkeys, antelopes, warthogs and even crocodiles. In suburban areas, their prey includes dogs, goats, rats or fowl.
They rarely attack humans, but when they do, the victims are typically children.
The town of around 7,000 people, in far eastern Canada, "is in shock," said Campbellton Deputy Mayor Ian Comeau.
Reptile Ocean, on its Facebook page, calls itself an exotic pet store "open to the public for purchase and viewing." It opened in 1995 and is categorized as "noncommercial zoological gardens."
Comeau noted that the snakes have been imported legally only since 2009.
In South Florida on Monday, police captured a 14-foot-long Burmese python that a homeowner found while cleaning out his shed.
In January, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission held a month-long competition to capture and kill invasive Burmese pythons in the Everglades.
But Florida wildlife officials say African rock pythons pose an even bigger threat to the state and are more dangerous than their Burmese cousins.
"This is just one vicious animal," Kenneth Krysko, a herpetologist at the Florida Museum of Natural History in Gainesville, said in a 2009 National Geographic article. He said African pythons are "so mean they come out of the egg striking."


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Besides the fact that the 2011 Family Circle Tennis Tournament is set to begin, Daniel Island will play host to the World Team Tennis competition later this summer!
World TeamTennis Finals headed to Charleston, S.C.
Family Circle Tennis Center to host WTT Finals Weekend, July 22‐24, 2011
NEW YORK, N.Y. (March 28, 2011) – The 2011 World TeamTennis (WTT) Finals are headed to
the "Best Tennis Town in America." The Family Circle Tennis Center in Charleston, S.C., will
host the 2011 WTT Finals Weekend presented by GEICO, July 22‐24.
The WTT Finals Weekend is the culmination of three weeks of intense coed team tennis
competition featuring some of the biggest names in tennis playing in the WTT Pro League
presented by GEICO. The three‐day, season‐ending event will include WTT Conference
Championship matches and the WTT Finals. In 2010, the Kansas City Explorers captured their
first championship and the King Trophy, named after WTT co‐founder Billie Jean King.
The road to Charleston begins on July 4 when the 36th season of the WTT Pro League kicks off
and runs through July 21, with the top two teams from each conference advancing to the WTT
Finals Weekend. The Eastern Conference Championship will be at 7 p.m. on Friday, July 22,
with the Western Conference Championship set for 5 p.m. on Saturday, July 23. The
Conference Champions face off in the WTT Finals at 5 p.m. on Sunday, July 24.
Tickets for the WTT Finals Weekend presented by GEICO go on sale April 4 at 10 a.m. EDT.
Weekend packages range from $50 to $150, with single session tickets $15‐$55. Tickets are
available through the Family Circle Tennis Center Box Office at (800) 677‐2293 or through
Ticketmaster at (800) 745‐3000. Tickets can be purchased online at www.FamilyCircleCup.com
or www.Ticketmaster.com.
The city of Charleston was recognized last year as the "Best Tennis Town" in America by the
United States Tennis Association. The Family Circle Tennis Center is one of the premiere tennis
facilities in the U.S. and is the annual home of the popular WTA event, Family Circle Cup (April


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For this blog, I thought I would share with you and answer some of the most common questions we get here in the Cockrell Butterfly Center, specifically related to butterflies. The question that we get asked the most, by far, is:
"How long do the butterflies live?"
Well, typically they live in our center for about two weeks, but there are a few exceptions. The longwing butterflies, in the genus Heliconius, can live for months. They not only feed on nectar, but also pollen. They extract very nutritious amino acids from the pollen, which allows them to live longer. Another butterfly that seems to live a long time is the rice paper, Idea leuconoe.
"How many butterflies do you have in here?"
There are anywhere from 1,500 to 2,000 butterflies flying through the Butterfly Center at a time. On really, bright sunshine-y days when the butterflies are very happy it seems like there are way more than 2,000 and on gloomy cloudy days the butterflies hide and it seems like there are fewer than 1,500.
"What is that liquid in the red bowls?"
That is our butterfly feed. We cannot always guarantee fresh nectar from blooming flowers to the butterflies, so we supplement them with this instead. It is a mixture of 4 parts water to 1 part sugar with a cap full of amino fuel. Many people ask me if they can make a similar set up to put in their yard. Absolutely! But, do be prepared for ants and bees to take advantage of the nectar as well as the butterflies.
"Why do you have fruit and nectar for the butterflies?"
Some butterflies are nectar feeders and others are not. Most of the butterflies that do not drink nectar are fruit feeders. We like to give our butterflies a variety of tropical fruits, including kiwi, papaya, mango, cantalope and honeydew. They especially love super ripe black bananas and on occasion they get starfruit, which we pick from our tree in the butterfly center.
Some male butterflies, especially swallowtails and sulphurs, will do what we call "puddling." They are attracted to salts and amino acids in mud and will actually drink from it, sometimes in very large numbers called a "puddle club." It is thought that the males benefit from the salts, increasing their reproductive success – but of course it is not known for sure and scientist are still trying to work out the reason.
Some butterflies are also attracted to tree sap, carrion, and dung. Sometimes our iguana, Stretch, will leave some excrement behind and – low and behold – a butterfly will land on it and start drinking. We have even thought about collecting some iguana poop and putting it in a huge pile for the butterflies – but we eventually decided against that.
"Do the butterflies breed in here?"
The butterflies are free to mate but due to USDA regulations we are not allowed to provide them with host plants. Female butterflies will only lay eggs on a specific plant that her caterpillars can eat, so we have to make sure that no host plants are in the butterfly center. This involved alot of work when we first opened because we have so many species of butterflies and they do not all feed on the same plant.
The reasoning behind this policy is that the USDA believes that the escape potential of a caterpillar is greater than that of an adult butterfly; if the butterflies were allowed to lay eggs, then there would be caterpillars everywhere, and the chance of someone leaving with one on them would be pretty high.
Another obvious reason that we do not want caterpillars is that they would eat all our beautiful plants. Now, just because we do not want caterpillars in the butterfly center doesn't mean we do not like them. Caterpillars are so much fun to have in your garden. If you plant the correct host plant, you can attract native butterflies to your yard. You can find a list of host plants that you can plant in Houston by clicking here.
"Why won't that butterfly leave the other one alone?"
The butterflies in this video represent this question (It's not the best quality, so sorry!). These butterflies are courting. Although they look like different butterflies, they are subspecies of the same species, Heliconius erato. The male is flying above the female trying to entice her to be his girlfriend with his wonderful smell. Sometimes the female is so attractive that two or three males will be courting her. This behavior can almost always be viewed in the butterfly center – you just have to look for it.
Another courting behavior that is encountered a lot is two butterflies chasing each other. They will flutter around each other in circles, resembling a graceful rehearsed dance. This normally happens in a nice sunny area, so look for it next time you are here.
Well, I hope you enjoyed my question/answer session. If you have any questions please feel free to ask in the comments and I will be happy to answer!
Want to learn more about butterflies and host plants?
Where do all the butterflies from the Cockrell Center come from?
Learn more about the Luxurious Longwing butterfly.
Read about Suplhur Butterflies.


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WEATHER: 40! Beautiful! I wore shorts!
WHERE TO: Allllll over the place…Georgetown, Glover Park, some neighborhood apparently called "Palisades," lost in Maryland for a while…and then back.
MOOD: Beautiful! I wore shorts!
Today's long run was done without the accompaniment of S. Sometimes you just gotta fly solo.
And though it went fantastically, we have a definite injury situation on our hands here. The left knee — which flares up about once a year with some sort of tendinitis — is definitely in a bit of pain.
No runner likes injuries, of course, and I have always had a particular way of dealing with mine — doing every possible thing to fix them except for stopping running. I will sleep with the afflicted limb elevated on a stack of pillows, wearing special fix-it socks and several ice packs (thus waking up the next morning with a clammy lukewarm icepack and a toppled tower of pillows between me and <whichever sleeping companion>). It used to be that if I just came home and iced the shit out of any given injury every waking moment for a few days, plus maybe held it up as high as I could at all times, it got better in a jiffy. Meanwhile, I'd still be logging my usual weekly mileage.
Somehow I just don't think that's going to cut it this time, judging by the pain. Ergh.
I fear that this is one of those "you're getting old" signs. There are other signs — touching my toes? DIFFICULT. And I used to be like freakish-bendy, sliding my hands beneath my feet as I stretched down and like bending my knees backwards and then doing the splits in midair and all other manner of contortionist shit. And then there are the gout and the liver spots and the incessant urge to loudly maneuver my throat phlegm.
I actually read (somewhere…) that female distance runners peak at 27. Well, I am 27 and one-and-a-half months. THE DECLINE BEGINS! <sob> <fashions noose from shoelaces>
Wow. The mood from beginning to end of this post went from like 50 bazillion to -9. Time to go bake something.


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There's something reassuring about knowing that a man like John Dwyer can still exist. He follows on in the lineage of the garage rock forefathers Iggy and Roky - completely unpredictable in his performance, most likely the maddest man in the room. If he's not busting amplifiers or smashing ceilings with a guitar, he's busting chops. Of course, that's the caricature, the bristling imprint of the Wild Man coloured in with a few florid words. In reality, Dwyer is a more normal cliché, the hardest working man in rock and roll. Every year a record or two, on the road with Thee Oh Sees until the tires pop and the axles fire sparks across the road.
Which brings us to Carrion Crawler/The Dream. Having sat around with it for a few weeks, there has been only one conclusion I can come to. It's a well recorded, well played effort, and it nestles into genre expectation very nicely. But weirdly, with one extremely notable exception, the songs are predictable and average. In a live setting, they'd be doubtlessly more interesting. But on record, they are more rock and roll songs jumping onto the giant pile of fairly good recordings you won't remember. 'Chem-Farmer' is the drabbest by far, a workaday instrumental that seems to go on forever, and it left me nodding out more than once.
But, there is one number that lifts the album by its very presence. 'The Dream', unsurprisingly the emphasis track on radio and online, is very impressive indeed. Held together by mania, white hot drumming and a creepy keyboard line, it is propelled by the elasticated urgency of a man trying to get a dream down on paper before their conscious mind erases it. Even though it clocks in just shy of seven minutes, that time seems to pass in a flash. This level of impact is usually the preserve of their live shows, but seems to have made the jump. It's so good that the listener, while reaching towards repeat, is left to wonder why the rest of the album couldn't have been more like this. Perhaps with his intensive workload and frantic release schedule, Dwyer has been spreading himself a little thin. Or it might even be possible that 'The Dream' would have dwarfed any album it was placed upon. Either way, there is still a little satisfaction to be had here, but more than a notion that there was a better album to be had than the one on offer here.
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Vienna, Austria -- From pre-conference events to the massive human rights march through downtown Vienna, world leaders, public health experts and HIV activists honed in with laser-like precision on a common message at The 18th International AIDS Conference in Vienna : The ongoing persecution and criminalization of gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men -- "MSM", in public health shorthand -- are undermining efforts to control the global HIV/AIDS pandemic.
Chief among the obstacles: More than 80 nations have laws that still criminalize same sex behavior. In some of these countries, conviction can even result in the death penalty, reports UNAIDS.
Further exacerbating the problem, according to a report by Planned Parenthood, "58 countries have laws that criminalize HIV or use existing laws to prosecute people for transmitting the virus. Another 33 countries are considering similar legislation.'
The trend is "even more pronounced" across Africa and the Diaspora, said Joel Gustave Nana, executive director of the Johannesburg, South Africa-based African Men for Sexual Health and Rights (ASMSHer). The West African laws vary in extremity -- just "exposing a person to HIV, regardless of if the virus is transmitted, is a crime in Benin, and Tanzanian law carries a possible sentence of life in prison for intentional transmission," reports Medical News Today. While the overall life for Black MSM may be better for in North America, there are drawbacks. The United States and Canada lead the world when it comes to prosecuting people who infect or expose others to HIV, a surprising new study reveals. Black men have been disproportionately targeted with these prosecutions. A Black, gay, HIV positive Michigan man was recently as charged as a bioterrorist for allegedly biting a neighbor's lip during a scuffle, Black AIDS Weekly reported in June.
"The prosecutions are arbitrary," said Nana, in an interview after a press conference organized by The Global Forum on MSM & HIV. On Sunday, the day before the conference officially opened, the Global Forum held a 24-hour event to address the soaring global rates of MSM seroconversions.
"The stigma, discriminatory laws and criminalization of HIV transmission encourage the spread of this disease," adds Nana. "Why should someone seek testing or medical advice come forward if you could be arrested? There is no incentive."
The fear of "coming out", pop culture which celebrates homophobia and churches and churchgoers that demonize gay Black men compound the problem for black MSM in America, the Caribbean and Africa.
"This is the context in which you have a runaway, dangerous HIV epidemic in Jamaica," adds Robert Dr. Robert Carr, the co-chair of ICASO, the International Council of AIDS Service Organizations (ICASO). "There is a clear link between religious condemnation, criminalization, stigma and HIV infections. We see this all the time in the Caribbean."
Carr adds: "Politicians and church leaders endorse homophobic violence. Police refuse to protect MSM or are complicit or directly involved in the violence," he said, referring to a now-infamous incident of a 2,000-strong mob surrounding several gay men and stoning them. The police were called to the scene and the officers also struck the young men.
Carr sighs. "With Jamaican MSM infection rates at 32 or 33 percent, it became obvious that you couldn't do effective HIV work in this context."
Although a state sponsored, religious-based terror campaign has targeted African MSM from Algeria to Zimbabwe, there are some positive developments to report from AIDS 2010.
"We now have 14 countries out of 54 that include men who have sex with men in their national HIV strategic plans," AMSHer's Joel Nana said. "It doesn't mean the services will be delivered to those populations, but it is an acknowledgment. That's a first step."
"Kenya was the first African nation to include MSM in their national HIV strategy," Nairobi-based peer educator Job Akuno told Black AIDS Weekly. Akuno is a counselor with the Nairobi-based SHAP, Scaling Up HIV and AIDS Prevention, partially funded by PEPFAR, the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief. "That was in 2006. But ... it seems like we are rolling back on some of the gains that we made."
"Kenya is starting to look like one of the countries that we should look up to," Nana adds. "The HIV movement is more open to include MSM. And there is a strong MSM movement in Kenya, too . It is one of the few countries in Africa where a MSM organization was able to place an ad in the newspaper for the International Day Against Homophobia on May 17."
Akuno says the HIV Prevention and Control Act criminalizes deliberate HIV transmission. "The sentences are up to 10 years. No one has been prosecuted, but now there is talk to make the law harsher. If you criminalize HIV transmission or only target MSM, that will further stigmatize the disease and drive many people into not wanting to know their results. "
Job Akuno shrugs. "What can you do but hope for the best?"
Rod McCullom has written and produced for ABC News and NBC, and his reporting and analysis have appeared in Ebony, The Advocate, ColorLines and other media.


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Texas Guard faces cloudy future as deployments wind down
AUSTIN — The entire family drove from San Antonio to Austin to bid farewell to Sgt. 1st Class Mario Orta as he readied to leave Texas for Kuwait.
Flanked by UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters, Orta's wife, three children, mother and grandmother sat on metal risers with hundreds of others in a hangar as prayers were said and patriotic songs played.
"I get real sad," Maria Orta said of her son. "He's a part of me."
Tearful goodbyes at ceremonies like these have become a ritual of war for American troops and their families since 9/11. But the 500-plus soldiers and families who converged on Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to salute the 449th Aviation Support Battalion were part of an event that is going to become increasingly rare.
Shrinking defense budgets, the looming sequester and the troop drawdown in Afghanistan will transform active-duty and reserve component forces. What comes next isn't clear, but some in the National Guard fear a return to an era when it had inferior equipment and few opportunities to prove its worth to the Pentagon.
"They value us, but money's going to get tight and what we've seen in the past is when the active gets cut, the guard gets cut, and when there's limited resources they'll go to the active-duty first and the guard second," explained the Texas Guard's adjutant general, Maj. Gen. John Nichols, a member of the Air National Guard since 1992.
"The last time we had a drawdown, relations between the Army and the Army National Guard were quite contentious," said John Goheen, a spokesman for the National Guard Association of the United States. "When resources become constrained, the battles for resources get tough."
A strategic reserve during the Cold War, the guard emerged as an operational force after 9/11. Nichols said the Pentagon is crafting plans to send the guard to places like South Korea once every five years or have part-time troops ready for national disasters.
In the last decade, Texas Guard, the nation's largest at 22,710 troops, has been an A-team player. It has sent 32,127 soldiers and airmen overseas, and in that time, 16 soldiers have died in combat. The last killed was Staff Sgt. Nelson David Trent, 37, of Round Rock, who died in December in a roadside bombing near Kandahar.
Today, a San Antonio-based medical evacuation company that flew mercy missions in Iraq in 2008 is in Afghanistan. D Company, 3-144th Infantry has 200 GIs pulling airfield security. The 136th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade's 189 soldiers handle logistics and communications for bases around Kabul.
But fewer guardsmen are at war. The number deployed in December, 16,383 soldiers, was 40 percent under three years ago. And where 3,000 Texans went on a single mission to Iraq in 2004, 1,298 soldiers in 14 units will deploy between now and next year, with one intelligence unit consisting of just six GIs.
"Deployments are going to be small, they're going to dwindle down," said Command Sgt. Maj. Jose Cazares, 53, of San Antonio. "And compared with the amount of deployments we've had in the past, it's getting to the point where for many of our soldiers it may be the first and last deployments of their career."
Retired Lt. Gen. Ted Stroup, the Army's deputy chief of staff from 1994-96, said leaders today have great appreciation for the guard's contributions. Nichols thinks that is true but has concerns, saying, "We don't want to go back to the way we were, a strategic reserve. The chief of staff says he does not want us to do that, either."
The battalion's 10-month deployment will start after Easter and see some of its soldiers work in Jordan and other countries in the region. Two San Antonio-based companies are part of the battalion and contain 89 of the unit's 307 soldiers.
GIs like Sgt. 1st Class Robert Aldrete, 56, of St. Hedwig and off on his third deployment, say they're ready to go.
"If the country needs me to go, I'm ready to go. I'm ready to rock. I mean, that's why I wear this uniform," he said.
Orta's wife, Janie, would like to get off the merry-go-round, saying, "It's so hard for him being away from home, being away from the family." Orta said troops he knows don't complain, but may not want to stand out. For his part, going to Kuwait is a point of immense pride.
"I know the guard's getting recognized," said Orta, 39, who was in Iraq from 2006-07. "We set a lot of standards back in '06-07, the Texas Army National Guard, and they were pretty much impressed, the active-duty, of how many things we got accomplished."


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Poking fun at hollywood depictions of computing is an old favourite on the net – compilations of dumb computing scenes outshadow even mentions of anomalies in the star trek universe. Meet The Hollywood Operating System (AKA the Movie Operating System, Movie OS). You know it well:
The Hollywood operating system, or Hollywood OS, refers to any fictional computer operating system clichéd in movies and television … These systems usually share common functions with real operating systems, but tend to be able to perform these functions at faster speeds with a more aesthetic graphical user interface (GUI), and are exceptionally more functional than today's software. For instance, a Hollywood OS may have be able to download extremely large files in mere seconds, display error messages in large, flashing red text … They also tend to have sound effects unnecessarily accompanying every event, no matter how trivial. Some versions do not make use of a computer mouse, with virtually everything being done by keyboard or alternative input device.
I've often joked that it would be fun to have a job producing those systems, but recently I've been wondering: What's so funny about Hollywood OS? This is not April 1 and I am serious when I say Hollywood OS has things to teach us (though I do find most of these depictions funny as well!), much as "serious" applications can be informed by video games as well (see Brenda Laurel's The Art of HCI). In fact, Hollywood OS has two key virtues:
- It's an idealisation of how computing should be, and maybe one day will be. The Hollywood OS is not only easy to use due to its natural language and clear UI, but it's also more aesthetically pleasing than the 2007 junk you're looking at right now (even if you're on a mac).
- It's a powerful abstract representation of what's going on inside the computer and network Many times, modern OSs and apps are too detailed. In contrast, Hollywood OS provides a presentation that's not entirely accurate or precise, but conveys, at a level the user cares about, what's going on. Just like the revolutionary London Tube Map, which foregoes precise locations in favour of a simpler view of the network and connections. Helpful Distortion principle. I could even imagine using these styles of animations in a tutorial on a given computing topic.
Let's revisit the wikipedia definiton above – do you really think Hollywood OS sucks?
"tend to be able to perform these functions at faster speeds"
Good – it's an idealisation of what should happen and also a compressed representation of what's going on
"with a more aesthetic graphical user interface (GUI)"
Macs and Linux are prettier than Windows, but they Hollywood OS owns them all, and eye candy is nothing to sneeze at.
"exceptionally more functional than today's software."
"download extremely large files in mere seconds"
"display error messages in large, flashing red text"
How many times have you missed an error message because it was buried in 12pt times roman on a boring blue dialog, the same dialog that asked you 5 minutes ago if you feel like checking your mail. If it's critical, large, flashing, red text would seem to be exactly what's required.
"interface with any computer, whether terrestrial or alien (as in Independence Day)"
Actually this is pretty much possible anyway nowadays.
"They also tend to have sound effects unnecessarily accompanying every event, no matter how trivial."
As with the visual effects, some of these sounds are actually pretty neat and help build the user's mental model of what's happening.
"Some versions do not make use of a computer mouse, with virtually everything being done by keyboard or alternative input device."
Right, like the way DOS or Unix or ATMs work?
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Stargate Universe, the third incarnation of the successful Stargate series, premiered to high ratings and rave reviews in October. Ming-Na (pictured, second from left) — who got her start in the biz by playing Lien Hughes on the daytime soap opera As the World Turns, then followed with starring roles in The Joy Luck Club and Mulan, and rounded out her resume with ER — co-stars on the outer-space adventure series playing the role of Camile Wray.
For those unfamiliar with Stargate, this particular series focuses on a group of soldiers, scientists and civilians who, while fleeing an attack, travel through a stargate and find themselves stranded far from Earth on a mammoth spaceship known as the Destiny.
Ming-Na explains what makes this series different from the others: "In SGU, it's a whole new cast, although some of the originals do make appearances. It's a different feel and vibe to the show. It's more character-driven. I don't want to say that it's darker, because there are a lot of light scenes, but it definitely has a more serious tone. Also, we will not have rubber-suited aliens. We have these amazing CGI-ed aliens. Trust me — they look fantastic."
Ming-Na is no stranger to science fiction. In fact, she has been a fangirl for much of her life. "I have been a sci-fi fan since I was very young," she says. "I was president of the science-fiction club when I was in high school. It's such a great genre.
"What I do as an actress is pretend, so a part of me never has to grow up. I love having kids because I get to continue to pretend with them. That is what is so great about sci-fi, and especially SGU. It encompasses such an intellectual world of science and physics, and it's mooshed into something that is entertaining and creative."
According to Ming-Na, her character, Camile, is a very complex character, which was a big reason she wanted to play her. "She starts off being someone you think is very by the book. As you get to know her, you feel like there is such a vulnerable side to her. She masks it with her ambition and her drive to prove something.
"She is also a lesbian. That is a real challenge, as I've never played a lesbian character before. It definitely adds a layer that is very unique to who she is and how she approaches her job and the men she has to work with. At the same time, it is not something that makes her vastly different — it is just a part of who she is."
Ming-Na is excited to be working with such a talented group of actors. "I feel so privileged to get to work with this cast. With Robert Carlyle (Dr. Nicholas Rush), it's just so fun to watch him work. And David Blue (Eli Wallace) is hilarious. A lot of the actors have theater training, so we all really believe in the ensemble and really respect it. It's just a great environment to work in."
Another great working experience for Ming-Na was the time she spent in the early '90s on ATWT. She reveals: "I loved working on ATWT. That was so much fun and such a great experience. Prior to that, I was theater trained, so that was my first camera training, and I learned a lot from that.
"The weird thing is that on SGU, they want me to keep growing my hair longer — I guess they haven't found a beauty salon yet on any of the planets we've visited — so I feel like I am going back to my Lien Hughes length of hair. I've actually been thinking of Lien a lot lately because if it. I don't have those bangs though."
You can catch Ming-Na on Stargate Universe on Friday nights at 9/8 CST on the SyFy channel. You can also catch up on episodes (if you have missed any) on syfy.com.
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Understanding time current curves: Part 2
The second installment of a three-part series about time current curves (TCCs) covers short and long time settings, including their purpose and examples of such overcurrents.
Continued from Part 1…
The light blue curve represents the circuit breaker settings for the feeder circuit breaker. The lower portion of the curve (below 0.05 sec or three cycles on the time axis) is the instantaneous trip function. The purpose of the instantaneous trip is to trip the circuit breaker quickly with no intentional delay (no more than a few cycles) on high magnitude fault currents. This quick trip protects electrical distribution equipment from damage and keeps arc flash hazard categories low. Clearly these type faults must be interrupted quickly and do not allow the system to wait and see if the fault will self clear. The minimum instantaneous setting determines the minimum trip setting for the circuit breaker. In the case shown in Part 1, the instantaneous setting is 2,400 A and the maximum value displayed is available fault current at the circuit breaker. Small changes in the instantaneous setting can result in significant changes in the Arc Flash Hazard category, so this is a setting which must be carefully selected according to sound engineering principles.
The next section of the curve moving up the time axis is determined by the short time settings. Short time settings cover the time range from 0.05 to 0.5 sec (three to 30 cycles). The purpose of short time settings is to allow a time-based delay to elapse before tripping the circuit breaker for moderate current faults. This allows moderate faults time to clear themselves without tripping the circuit breaker. Examples of these types of overcurrents would be the inrush on a large motor starting or a transformer inrush when it is first energized. The short time pickup setting shifts the curve on the current axis. Increasing the short time pickup settings shifts the curve to the right and conversely lower settings shift the curve to the left. The short time delay setting moves the "knee" of the curve vertically on the time axis. Increasing the short time delay setting moves the "knee" vertically up the time axis. Similarly decreasing the settings moved the "knee" lower on the vertical axis. The described curve shifts are depicted on the TCC plots below.
The next section of the curve moving up the time axis is the long time section. Long time settings cover the time range from 0.5 to 1000 sec. The purpose of long time settings is to allow a time-based delay to elapse before tripping the circuit breaker for low level current faults. This allows low level faults time to clear themselves and allows electrical equipment to operate in a temporarily overloaded condition provided it will not produce permanent damage to the equipment. Examples of these types of overcurrents would be the overloading of a power transformer or large motor for a few minutes. The long time pickup setting sets ultimate trip value of the circuit breaker. Generally circuit breakers are set at their maximum long time setting and cannot exceed the rating of the circuit breaker. They can be set at reduced values which shifts the curve to the left on the current axis. There is also a "knee" in the long time portion of the curve. The long time "knee" can be shift up the time axis by increasing the long time delay setting. Conversely, the "knee" can be shifted lower by decreasing the long term delay setting. The described curve shifts are depicted on the TCC plots below.
Another factor to notice in the curves is that they have a width to them. This is due to tolerance of the trip elements in the circuit breaker. The curves below will show the differences in this deadband for the same circuit breaker using an electronic versus non electronic trip mechanism.
Notice the difference in the tolerance in the trip curve of the feeder circuit breaker. The circuit breaker unit itself is the same for both curves so the tripping delays are constant. Settings for both trip units were set as similar as possible to each other so performance could be easily compared. Notice there is more tolerance +/- in the non-electronic trip unit due to analog component tolerances and electro-mechanical devices inside the trip unit. The transition points on the electronic trip curve between instantaneous, short time and long time are much more distinct and accurate because of the digital microprocessor based trip. In the non-electronic trip the transition points have time based decay curves associated with them due to the physics of the electro-mechanical trip elements. It is simply impossible to improve the performance of the non electronic trip because of the physical limits of the components.
As can be seen in the above TCC curves electronic trip units provide the engineer greater ability to accurately and selectively coordinate the electrical power system. Because of the obsolesce and lack of repair parts for older non-electronic trip units the replacement of these units with electronic trips units can improve system coordination and reduce arc flash values in a properly designed electrical power system.
This post was written by David Paul. David is a Principle Engineer at MAVERICK Technologies, a leading automation solutions provider offering industrial automation, strategic manufacturing, and enterprise integration services for the process industries. MAVERICK delivers expertise and consulting in a wide variety of areas including industrial automation controls, distributed control systems, manufacturing execution systems, operational strategy, business process optimization and more.