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Six shootings reported in one week
Des Moines police are investigating six shootings in one week, all within a mile of each other in a Des Moines neighborhood.
Police said they see this type of activity every year as the cold weather starts to fade away, but it's no less troubling. They are asking for the public's help to figure out who has been pulling the triggers.
"Well I mean, you know, you're glad to be alive, glad you didn't get hit. It just seems to be something you have to get used to around here, you know, guns," said Sequoiyah Bueford, longtime resident.
Bueford has lived just north of downtown Des Moines for more than 50 years.
"It's a nice neighborhood, it really is," said Bueford.
He said, unfortunately, the sound of gunfire is far from uncommon.
"I was just lying in bed and I heard a bunch of, I thought it was a string of firecrackers. I thought some kids were doing firecrackers or something, and I looked out my window and saw a bunch of lights over there," said Bueford.
The lights were really gunfire, part of a week-long series of shootings in the area.
"Certainly someone in the public knows what's going on. With the public's help, these cases can all be solved," said Des Moines police spokesman Sgt. Jason Halifax.
The shootings range from shots fired into the air to bullets hitting and passing through the walls of homes. So far no one has been seriously hurt in any of the incidents.
"There is some reason to be concerned, only because, if no other reason, we have bullets flying around," said Halifax.
"Summer is coming, a lot of people don't have jobs so it's going to be one of those summers," said Bueford.
Because of the yearly increase in crime around this time of year, Des Moines police have a special enforcement team they deploy. Police are considering activating the team early this year.

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I adore pasta, I delight in rice, but like the Irish, I'm passionate about potatoes and wrote an entire chapter about it in my e-book, The Simple Art of Cooking. Potatoes were introduced to Europe in the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries from Peru, where they originated. Ireland was one of the first of the European countries to recognize and cultivate the potato. Unfortunately, this "bread of the poor" would one day lead to the terrible potato famine of 1846 in Ireland, when the entire year's crop was lost.
Whether you're cooking corn beef and cabbage, poached salmon or an Irish stew for St. Patrick's Day, here are potato sides to augment your menu. A casserole of potatoes and onions has origins in Parma, Italy, and memories of trips abroad. Do-ahead spinach stuffed baked potatoes is a well-seasoned inspiration from Harrod's in London. Classic gratin of pureed potatoes and parsnips incorporates half & half and grated Gruyere for a bit of richness. These potato recipes have origins other than Ireland, but as we've often heard, "Everyone's Irish on St. Patrick's Day."
This tasty casserole has origins in Parma, Italy.
Serves 6
2 pounds Yukon Gold or all-purpose potatoes
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 very large yellow onion, trimmed and thinly sliced
1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf Italian parsley
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 to 3/4 cup chicken broth, preferably homemade
To serve: Garnish with coarsely chopped parsley, optional
1. Cut the potatoes into 1/2–inch thick slices and soak in a bowl of cold water.
2. Meanwhile, melt oil and butter in a 10-inch skillet. When butter foam subsides, add onion and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until slightly tender but not colored. Add parsley and stir to mix. Drain the potatoes and layer them over the onions, seasoning each layer with salt and pepper. Add the broth, cover the skillet and cook without mixing or stirring the potatoes for about 15 minutes. Add more broth as needed. By that time the potatoes should be cooked, soft but not mushy, and the broth completely absorbed. Serve hot from the pan or transfer to a warm serving platter. Sprinkle over extra parsley if desired.
Adapted from Giuliano Bugialli's Parma, 2005
A savory and simple twice-baked potato is an inspiration from Harrod's in London.
Serves 4
2 large Russet potatoes
1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 pounds fresh spinach, heavy stems removed and rinsed in several changes of lukewarm water
Kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
Light sour cream for garnish (optional)
Preheat oven to 400°F.
1. Prick potatoes in several places with a fork or a skewer and place on a baking sheet. Bake in preheated oven for 50 minutes to 1 hour depending on size. Remove from oven and cut potatoes in half lengthwise. Carefully scoop out the pulp into a mixing bowl and reserve shells. Mash the warm pulp in a potato masher or put through a ricer. Add butter, mashing until butter melts.
2. While the potatoes are baking, cook spinach in the water that clings to its leaves after the final rinsing. Cover pan and bring to a simmer. Cook 3 minutes and remove from heat. Drain spinach but do not squeeze very dry, leaving in a bit of moisture. Chop spinach coarsely, season with salt and nutmeg to taste and add to the mashed potatoes. Taste to adjust seasoning.
3. Scoop potato/spinach mixture into reserved shells, mounding them smoothly. Place potatoes in buttered baking dish. Can be done ahead to this point.
4. Preheat oven to 375°F. Bake stuffed potatoes for 25 to 30 minutes. If desired, serve with a dollop of sour cream.
Visit DansHamptons.com to view Silvia's recipe for Gratin of Potatoes and Parsnips.
Visit Silvia's website at savoringthehamptons.com to read her blogs and more recipes.


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Bill Bradley Shares New Blueprint for a Tax Deal
Bill Bradley was the man who drove the last big overhaul of the tax code, the 1986 tax reform act. So, now that everybody says they want to do tax reform again, how would the architect of the last one get it done now? Jerry Seib reports. Photo: AP.
This transcript has been automatically generated and may not be 100% accurate.
... the ... Joinus now from washing DC is Jerry side ... with fasting interview with ... former Senator ... and former US NBA all star Bill Bradley to demand that we're at the tax code ... by the nineteen eighties he has a plan to do it again I'd share what what did Mr Bradley tell you about what he thinks should happen ... as we look towards a tax reform ... what will be interesting in a time when everybody in Washington these in a position responsibility says they would like to once again overhaul reform the tax code and very big way ... just a guy who basically pushed through last time in ninety six what would you do now to make it happen ... and it basically the Bill Bradley formulation after ... they have to find something in a plan ... that appeals to everybody's interests everybody's interested in a fairer flatter tax code ... ah but people want different things out of that after they've agreed on that basic principle he says essentially look before you get this done I think is ... the start by eliminating abuts a loopholes of everybody's agrees ... are on helpful they produce on productive economic activity ... and they should be eliminated ... find those start by eliminating loopholes and afraid these are unnecessary and unhelpful ... that raises more revenue in the short run which allows present Obama and the Democrats to have revenue to reduce the deficit which is what they say ... they want ... but then in the long run to please Republicans who don't want to cover debt more revenue they won a lower tax rates to say that as as income start to grow as per capita income starts to increase ... that as that happens then you begin to lower rates so that if a more efficient tax cut produces economic growth and higher income ... the reward is lower rates he said a formula ... if the per capita income rose by five percent ... the new lower rates this to this level of recruitment at present the lower rates a little bit more ... that gives everybody a reason to buy into a change they can leave everybody happy again today and was fastening their stocks isn't he mention these levels he was very specific what he thought the tax code to look like a baby ... baby on the layman's terms it was nice to read to me imagine levels but he expected ... economic growth and wages to grow and love of the tax code ... would change because of that ... thing is is this what did you expect and ... I'm valuable going to embrace this plan ... what's next is this just some kind of Riesling restores a chance ... to test components behind this idea ... well first on the show that he was predicting it would reduce economic growth he was saying a sense that people who believe ... in in tax reform and he does ... stake it produces better economic activity and that should produce more growth if that's right if a rising tide lifts all boats ... then you can lower rates without really getting into the government's ... revenue stream because there's a bigger economic tide the government ... gets the same as my class so the saying essentially ... I is a Democrat would mind if we lower that operate from thirty nine point six percent which is where the race to earlier this year ... back down to thirty five percent which is where George W Bush had it ... so he's not saying that's the target me saying I wouldn't mind that if you get for doing that in a growing economy ... will people buy into this you know I look people are looking for a way to get started I think what but Senator Bradley's really doing here is my friend said look ... here's the plan ... somebody has put a plan on the table before you get the serious conversation going watch industry's conversation going ... then you can get to the finish line that you gotta start somewhere ... for for Jerry thank you so much for joining us for


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Full-time working women earn only about 78% of what their male counterparts earn, according to the White House, which adds that "no matter how you evaluate the data, there remains a pay gap — even after factoring in the kind of work people do, or qualifications such as education and experience."
Read: Why Patricia Arquette was right about the gender pay gap
The pay gap in and of itself makes it tougher for many women to pay bills and save money — and the issue is further exacerbated by the so-called "woman tax," which over a lifetime, means that women may spend tens of thousands of dollars more on certain goods and services than men do.
In fact, a number of studies show that many items are routinely more expensive for women than for men. A study of 800 nearly identical products with male and female versions released in December 2015 by the New York City Department of Consumer Affairs found that the women's products, on average, cost 7% more than the men's products. And a study from the state of California on this so-called woman tax found that women, on average, pay about $1,351 annually in extra costs for similar goods and services.
Some experts say that such pricing discrepancies are here to stay: "I don't see this going away anytime soon, because the dialogue in our culture is that men and women are different — we call each other the 'opposite sex,'" says Nicholas Guittar, an assistant professor of sociology at the University of South Carolina Lancaster, who has studied gendered pricing; thus, he says, pricing differences don't bother Americans enough for people to rebel against them. "Gendered pricing disparities will persist despite the presence of increased gender equality in society."
However, there are some retail situations in which women get better prices. "Ladies night" at a bar — when ladies get in free but men must pay admission — is one of them. Car insurance is another: Men pay an estimated $15,000 more over their lifetime for car insurance than women do, according to insurance comparison site CoverHound.com. And just because men may tend to pay less for an item doesn't mean gender discrimination is always at work, says Catherine Liston-Heyes, an economist at the University of Ottawa who has studied differential pricing. Sometimes an item or service costs, on average, more to provide for women than men, so that is reflected in the pricing, she explains.
Whatever the reason for differential pricing, one thing's certain: "The cumulative cost of these differences is significant," says Guittar.
Here are five things women generally pay more for:
1. Mortgages
A 2011 study published in the Journal of Real Estate Finance and Economics found that women, on average, pay more for mortgages than men, with the mean mortgage interest rates for women coming in 0.4% higher than for men. "The disparity cannot be fully explained by traditional variables such as mortgage features, borrower characteristics, and market conditions," the authors write. In other words, women with credit scores and other qualifying factors similar to men pay more for their mortgages.
However, the authors don't think gender discrimination is to blame here: "While the persistence of gender disparity may suggest discrimination, we offer a different explanation: Women pay higher rates because they are more likely to choose lenders by recommendation, while men tend to search for the lowest rate," the authors write. That discrepancy could mean thousands of dollars in extra payments for women down the road. For a 30-year mortgage, that could mean a man pays $26,000 less in interest over the life of the loan than a woman (assuming he gets a 5% mortgage rate while she gets a 5.4% rate).
The takeaway: While women may not always be able to get a better price on a mortgage than men, experts say it's worth a shot. Compare interest rates for your mortgage online, using a site like LendingTree.com, to try to get the best rate.
2. Dry-cleaning
Not all items are more expensive for women to get dry-cleaned — suits, blazers and slacks tend to have similar prices — but shirts are, according to the study published in the journal Gender Issues in 2011. The average price to clean a men's shirt was $2.06, while it was $3.95 for a woman's shirt — and that's before considering the added cost of shirts made from special fabric like silk or rayon, or with embellishments like sequins or pleats. "The observed pricing disparity is for identical shirts except that one is labeled a 'men's' shirt while the other is a 'women's' shirt," the authors write. This means that if a man and woman got one shirt dry cleaned per month for 10 years, on average, it would cost a man $247.20 in today's dollars, while a woman would end up paying $474; over the course of 30 years, that would balloon to $741 for men and $1,422 for women.
The takeaway: Some dry cleaners are willing to go down in price for regular customers, so it's worth negotiating with them if you experience unfair pricing.
3. Haircuts and hair care products
As almost every woman knows, getting a haircut costs far more for women than for men. A study by economist Liston-Heyes found that even for the same haircut, women paid more than men. "We started calling different hairdressers and explicitly said we had the same haircut [as a man]," she says. Still, she says, in almost every case, the price for the woman's cut was more than a price for a man's cut. A 1996 study done in New York City had similar findings: Nearly half of hair salons charged women more for a simple haircut. (New York City now prohibits gender-based pricing, though the practice persists.) Liston-Heyes says that this may be because, on average, it takes more time and effort for salons to cut women's hair than men's hair, so when they create their pricing structure, they make women's cuts more expensive.
What's more, the 2015 study by the NYC Department of Consumer Affairs found that the largest price discrepancy between men's and women's products existed for shampoo and conditioner (women, on average, paid 48% more for a similar product)
The takeaway: Look for salons with fairer pricing: Some salons now charge by the minute — for example, they charge $20 for a 20-minute haircut, says Liston-Heyes. You can also try to negotiate the price with your stylist; just be sure to agree on the price ahead of time. Women should also consider buying men's shampoo; typically the main ingredients are identical to women's shampoo.
4. Deodorant and other personal care products
Stopping odor is a pricier proposition for women than for men, according to a 2011 study published in the journal Gender Issues. While on the surface, prices for a stick of deodorant for men and women seem the same (roughly $3.15 per stick), men's deodorant sticks tend to be larger than women's (2.86 ounces vs. 2.29 ounces). This means that, on average, women pay $1.44 per ounce of deodorant, compared with $1.15 for men — a difference of about 20%. Guittar points out that companies defend this practice by saying that it often costs more to market to women than to men.
Among the other pricier products for women: Razor cartridges and razors cost more for women than men by an average of 11%, according to the NYC study of similar women's and men's products, and body wash costs 6% more. "Of all the industries analyzed, personal care had the highest premium for women, with products costing, on average, 13% more than personal care products for men," the study concluded.
The takeaway: Buy unscented men's deodorant if you notice a price discrepancy. "Women's and men's deodorant are the same," says New York City-based dermatologist Dennis Gross. "If you check the label there are the same active ingredients at the same percentage based on FDA regulations."
5. Cars
A 2001 study published in The American Economic Review found that car dealers made better initial offers to white men than to white women (more than $200 lower) and black women (more than $400 lower). What's more, the final markup was about 50% higher for white women than for white men, and more than 100% higher for black women. "Without any negotiating at all, two out of five white males obtained a better offer than their counterparts achieved after bargaining on average for more than forty minutes," the authors write. While this study is older, many experts say that they expect these rules may still hold true.
The takeaway: Don't be afraid to walk away from a negotiation. While women may have a tougher time getting as good of a deal on a car as men do, it's a good idea to come armed with pricing data (KBB.com and Edmunds.com are good resources) so you know what a fair price is for the car. If the dealer won't give it to you, go elsewhere.
6. Clothing
It doesn't matter your age: If you're a female, your clothes cost more than similar male clothing. The NYC study found that adult women, on average, pay 8% more for their clothes than men do. The largest price discrepancies were in shirts (15%), dress shirts (13%) and jeans (10%).
What's more, girl's clothing costs 4% more than boy's clothing. Children's shirts have the largest discrepancies (13%), followed by baby pants (9%) and children's jeans (8%). (Incidentally, children's toys geared for girls are also priced more, by about 7%, the study found.)
(This story has been updated.)


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Today is a busy one for me. I'm writing this on an overcrowded train to London on the first stage of a journey to the USA. It's for pleasure not work, although as many archaeologists will tell you, at times the division is a blurry one.
For the past few months I've been working on a number of interesting projects. I have been working with Sustrust on the Giants Quoit project. For the last four years they have been working tirelessly with the Cornwall Council Historic Environment Service to excavate the site of Carwynnen Quoit near Camborne in Cornwall.
The dolmen (an entrance grave with three orthostats, or uprights, topped with a large flat capstone) fell down In 1842, and being a popular local landmark it was re-erected shortly afterwards. Unfortunately, in 1966, after an alleged earth tremor, it fell down once again. This time, the stones remained in a pile, and memories of the Quoit faded. In 2009 Sustrust bought the five acre field where the remains of the dolmen lay, and began to hatch plans to re-erect it.
My involvement came earlier this year, 2014, when I was asked to virtually reconstruct Carwynnen Quoit from existing laser scans of the individual stones and to investigate a number of other stones that had the potential to contain rock art. Armed with large quantities of 3D and excavation data and a number of historic photos from different angles, I busied myself with moving the modelled stones around on screen. One of the decisions made early on by the whole team was to reconstruct the quoit as it could have appeared thousands of years ago. Our historic images of the monument show the orthostats leaning at dangerous angles, having spent millennia being persuaded by gravity to cease trying to defy it, gradually tilting before collapsing.
Setting the stones upright by archaeologically studying the sockets in the ground and wear on the capstone meant that the Giants Quoit (as it is locally known) could stand again for, hopefully, millennia. It will never be exactly the same as the quoit was when originally built some 4500 years ago, but close, and importantly, safe, so that people can enjoy and engage with the monument.
I visited Carwynnen Quoit on a rainy day back at the beginning of May and it was a hive of activity. A school visit was in progress with a large marquee was set up as an outdoor classroom, with demonstrations of ancient technology such as honeysuckle rope construction, pottery, and theories about how the stones were originally moved. Lessons in poetry and art were planned for later in the day. I'm sure that day will have an influence on them for years to come – considering that local schools were also involved in the excavations of previous years, I wouldn't be surprised if the seeds of a few embryonic archaeological careers haven't been sown.
Using photogrammetry I made very detailed 3D models of the stones thought to contain rock art, and got a good feel for the site and how it may have appeared during the late Neolithic. We also crowded around the computer to continue to twist and move stones to help inform the reconstruction. It was decided to make a triangular wooden template to make sure that the orthostats would be positioned correctly.
Back at the office I processed the images of the rock art stones – the "Shield Stone" and "Coffin Stone" – into 3D point clouds and began to use a number of techniques to enhance details cut into the surface of the stones. I came to the conclusion that the marks on the Coffin Stone were mainly natural, although human-influenced, perhaps as a result of ploughing, dragging or even an attempt to dress it at some point. It is tempting to see a series of intersecting lines which form uneven diamond or lozenge patterns as deliberate, but they're easily formed unintentionally.
The Shield Stone is interesting. The markings are deliberate, but I remain to be convinced that they were part of a singular design.
The 3D point clouds allow all kinds of analysis to take place that you cannot do physically, such as colouring the stone by depth to enhance details cut into the stone (they show up as a different colour to flatter parts) and removing distracting details such as the natural colours of the stone.
To match one of the historic photos of Carwynnen Quoit, an Edwardian picnic is being organised where participants will dress in period costume, eat lunch, and pose for a real plate photograph. Sadly, I've just had to reply to the invitation explaining that I'll still be in the USA when it happens – I'd never normally turn away the opportunity for a 'proper' antiquarian day out!
Below are a few of the images that I created for the project. Visit the Giants Quoit website to find out more, and be sure to come back to the Day of Archaeology site to explore more of the amazing posts submitted today.


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Apple released firmware 1.1.4 today. There appears nothing new visibly so I guess the changes are bug fixes and perhaps addition in preparation for the much anticipated SDK. Anyhoo…, it's always nice to have the "latest" so I decided to jailbreak my 1.1.3 iPod touch to 1.1.4. In fact, since I never actually detail how it is done via the ZiPhone GUI method, here goes:
Mar 1 Update: IMPORTANT: The current ZiPhone GUI version 2.5 runs on Intel & PowerPC Mac and Windows PC to jailbreak *most* 8GB iPod touch, *some* 16GB, and won't work on the 32GB model. Do *NOT* attempt to jailbreak with the ZiPhone method unless your iPod touch is the petite 8GB model. The Official Dev Team GUI method, outlined here, is still the best jailbreaking for all other iPod touch.
- First, let's get a copy of the version 1.1.4 firmware file using the Terminal.app. Yes, no funky Safari or even Firefox. The faithful Terminal.app provides the best error-free download. So launch Terminal, and then copy & paste the following long-line of text into your Terminal (it looks like this.) Hit Enter to start.
curl http://appldnld.apple.com.edgesuite.net/content.info.apple.com/iPod/SBML/osx/bundles/061-4312.20080226.Btu45/iPod1,1_1.1.4_4A102_Restore.ipsw -o iPod1,1_1.1.4_4A102_Restore.ipsw -#
If the process aborts for whatever reason, make sure you delete the incomplete file from your Home folder first before you try again.
- You can Quit the Terminal once the percentage progress indicator shows 100%. The firmware file is now in your Home folder.
So let's download them using Internet Explorer (or your favorite browser):
Firmware version 1.1.4 – Download (Exactly 173,519,589 bytes)
The resulting files should be named "iPod1,1_1.1.4_4A102_Restore.ipsw". Do not decompress or manipulate them in any way, such as allowing your anti-virus/ anti-spyware/ anti-mac program to clean/billgatize the downloads. Double-check the file size before you proceed any further.
The first thing we need to do is Restore the iPod touch to firmware 1.1.4. Read it carefully, I said "Restore". I didn't say "Update" so don't you click on the "Update" button in your iTunes — it doesn't work for a jailbroken iPod touch.
So, how do we Restore to firmware 1.1.4? We must prepare the iPod touch to accept the firmware 1.1.4 file by entering the Device Firmware Upgrade mode. If you skip the DFU Mode, you will get the famous Unknown Error 1602 or Unknown Error 1 later on. The DFU Mode is *not* the same as "Recovery Mode".
Here's how to put your iPod touch in DFU Mode:
- Connect your iPod touch to your running iTunes.
- Press and hold-down both the Power and Home buttons. Shortly after, the Red Power Slider should appear — do not slide it!
- Release the Power Button (but keep holding down the "Home" button) after the iPod touch's screen turns blank
- Release the Home button when you see this pop-up message. Click on "Check", and dismiss the next pop-up message by clicking "OK". The iPod touch's screen is still blank.
- Carry on to PART C.
- Now go back to iTunes. Press and hold the Option key (Shift Key for PC) and click on the "Restore" button. After that, select the firmware file you downloaded in PART A. If you get "Unknown error 1602" or "Unknown error 1", do not pawn yourself and cry foul that you followed this guide exactly — you didn't.
- After restoration, iTunes should offer you these screens. Make sure you (1) select "Set up as a new iPod", and click (2) Continue. Now untick (3) "Automatically sync songs to my iPod". Click opn (4) "Done" after that. Next, un-tick (5) "Open iTunes when this iPod is connected" and click on (6) "Apply". Finally, click on (7) "Sync". Click it 3 times.
At this point, your iPod touch is factory fresh virgin that does not contain any media nor traces of your old jailbreaking attempts. You did all the above Steps to ensure that.
It's ready for ZiPhone Jailbreak:
As of writing, ZiPhone GUI 2.4 works great on any 8GB, running Leopard and the latest iTunes 7.6.1. It is reported it'll work on *some* 16GB iPod touch but definitely doesn't work on a 32GB model.
- Download ZiPhone from Zibri's blog (direct download link).
- Decompress the downloaded file, and run ZiPhone; tick the "Jailbreak (iPhone or iTouch)" option and click on Start.
- Your iPod touch should be jailbroken in no more than 2 minutes — the actual jailbreaking takes only 45 seconds!
- After ZiPhone is done, your iTunes might once again offers you these familiar screens. Please repeat the seven steps.
- Your iPod touch is jailbroken and running firmware 1.1.4. Congrats.
iSpazio has a nice guide on how to get your 1.1.4 iPod touch loaded with essential apps. Please go read it.
Enjoy your iPod touch! Don't forget to install the handsome Gee Theme! 😛
Feb 28 Insert: 1.1.4 SUMMERBOARD PATCH BY ISPAZIO.NET
The current Summerboard version 3.1-1 doesn't want to install itself in firmware 1.1.4, even though it runs just fine. iSpazio.net has a spanking new package that fools Summerboard into thinking it is installing into a 1.1.3 firmware iPod touch. It works very elegantly and doesn't harm anything.
You can find the "1.1.4 Summerboard Patch" package under the "iSpazio Unlock Tools" category. Be sure to quit the Installer first before you re-launch Installer again to install Summerboard. You should Uninstall the patch after installing Summerboard. If you don't, you can continue to fool other 1.1.3-only (but runs fine in 1.1.4) apps into installing in your iPod touch, such as some of Erica Sudan's utilities.


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Archive for Friday, January 16, 2009
Douglas County Democrats plan inaugural celebration
January 16, 2009
The Douglas County Democratic Party will sponsor a celebration of President-elect Barack Obama's inauguration at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 20 at Abe and Jake's Landing, 8 E. Sixth St.
The event will include music, food and a large-screen television to show footage of the inaugural balls and replays of Obama's inaugural address. Contests also will be available to win Obama-Biden inaugural memorabilia from Washington, D.C.
Admission will be free, but organizers ask anyone who attends to bring a food item to be donated to Douglas County food pantries.
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I promise I'll give this a go with a hook, but since I can't crochet, I'm wondering if you're making these for the ol' shop. I guess I should go look. I love it + I want it.ReplyDelete
You are the best!!! Thank you! It looks fabulous!!! Happy holidays!!!
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I love it! Thanks for sharing the pattern. It's in my Ravelry queue. :)ReplyDelete
I'm still a pretty new knitter and just made my first cowl this weekend!ReplyDelete
But I'm totally going to try this one next after I (attempt to) knock out this hat I'm working on.
Thanks for sharing!
you are a knitting pattern master!ReplyDelete
Thank you for the pattern, it's very cute. I will be making a few of these for Christmas, if I can be fast enough.ReplyDelete
you did an awesome job girl!!ReplyDelete
thanks for the link:). great job on the scarf!ReplyDelete
I posted about taking this pattern on as my current project - I'll be making 5 of them :) I've linked back to your blog, I hope you don't mind. Thanks so much for this pattern! I can only hope that mine looks as good as yours.ReplyDelete
Thank you so so much for the pattern. I just finished making one of these and am loving it already. So many options for how to wear it. Thanks a ton!!ReplyDelete
I love these! I've been making them for years! Beautiful job jen! I signed up to follow you on twitter because of this post on facebook thru nine rubies knitting! ThanxReplyDelete
Thanks to pinterest I found your blog! You are my new favorite person for posting this pattern!! Thank you so much!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousAugust 17, 2011 3:51 PM
Thank you, i love it :)ReplyDelete
I'm interested in trying out this pattern; however, I am going to have to order the yarn online. How many skeins do you suggest for this pattern?ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMarch 09, 2012 10:26 AM
I'm trying out your pattern but having difficulty...I put 131 sts on and joined the ends together but I'm puzzled on the size of the circle. It's small and not nearly are large as the picture you show where it comes down to you waist so you can loop and double it around your neck...is this pattern suppose to be a single cowl that you just slip over your head??ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJanuary 11, 2013 9:25 PM
I had the very same questionReplyDelete
...the needles must be longer than indicated in the pattern.


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Subject description: how a simpleton reduced his executable to a 158th of the size...
Bit obscure,
I am trying to write a scanner for compiled code. I know Elf functions in a similar way to PE header.
Looking at the compiled file from a simple helloworld.c program I notice there is a lot of padding in the file. I would postulate that much of this padding can be removed so I can get nice compact binary files.
a side project - What I want to do is scan an executable, check the format of the executable and look for weirdness in the ELF. Similar to a Pe header check for bizarre sparseness ect..
But how is it implemented in Puppy?
I am using the tweak hex editor to look at the files,
I found this article
readelf also is nice, been playing with that today.
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Sounds like you want sstrip from
elf.h is the header that defines the ELF format.
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Thanks that looks like what I need
further update...
Ok so I spent a fun evening encoding the current elf em_machine list.
Started to freak out thinking where i was going to get code samples for over 200+ device familys.. feeling dejected I thought well perhaps i can just tweak the elf header and get the machine to think its a file from a diffrent machine family...
loading up tweak I spot the em_machine number (03 for intel) and I change it to 02, lets make this a file from a SPARC...
Success, well partial. however I get this message..
tiny.o: ELF 32-bit LSB relocatable, Intel 80386, version 1 (SYSV), not stripped
sh-3.00# tweak goat.o
sh-3.00# file goat.o
goat.o: ELF 32-bit LSB relocatable, SPARC - invalid byte order, version 1 (SYSV), not stripped
sh-3.00# tweak goat.o
sh-3.00# file goat.o
goat.o: ELF 32-bit LSB relocatable, AT&T WE32100 - invalid byte order, version 1 (SYSV), not stripped
What's up with the invalid byte order?
Thinking things through, it probably was a bit newbish to assume that I could fool file program to accept that this was a legit file from another machine type when the other header flags probably didnt make sence for the machine. (example, perhaps SPARC does not have 32bits? perhaps its a 64bit ect?) I don't know...
This presents a bit of a chore as I now need to get the documentation for the 200 odd processor/chip familys and figure out the elf file setup.
just assembling the documentation will take ages...
As I suspected.
sh-3.00# gcc -Wall tiny.c
sh-3.00# ./a.out ; echo $?
sh-3.00# wc -c a.out
7122 a.out
sh-3.00# ld -s tiny.o
sh-3.00# ./a.out ; echo $?
sh-3.00# wc -c a.out
240 a.out
And that is without messing to much with the file. ok I lost portability with this method but its now a 29th of the size of the original file! hooray!
But once you start its hard to stop, optimization I have come to find is programming equivalent of crack.
Looking at the program, there is still a fair bit of fat on this... it can be reduced further i think... according to the tutorial its possible to get it to 45 bytes... or less than 158th of the original size.. nice.. Now i can see how embedded system programs can function on 4096 bytes of memory...
The program as you can see was very simple, just assigns value 42 (the ultimate answer!)
time to mess with the program some more.
Excellent tutorial!
only thing i found was the comment is already removed in my version of gcc (all good.. no need to remove that like in the example.)
only problem I have so far is ...
sh-3.00# gcc -s -nostdlib tiny.s
tiny.s: Assembler messages:
tiny.s:1: Error: no such instruction:
hmmm.... time to go further down the rabbit hole.
In fairness I can understand why the libraries in C are bloated like that, you need a lot of redundant functionality to provide the portability thats necessary for many things.
This is also only a trivial program, with a real application this would be a much more painful process for sure.
sh-3.00# nasm -f bin -o a.out tiny.asm
sh-3.00# chmod +x a.out
sh-3.00# ./a.out ; echo $?
sh-3.00# wc -c a.out
91 a.out
91 bytes after rolling my own elf header...
nice size reduction from the 240 bytes. no real magic yet...
Like everything else in life the last mile is the hardest i guess...
Oh yes, from this point on, it was serious mangling of the file format. But surprisingly the current implementation of the linux kernel does not actually do a whole lot with the ELF data, you can use the portions that it does not care about to store bytes for other uses..
As I suspected from the beginning the padding could be used to store program code!
But in all honesty, 80% of the work was in getting that last 46 bytes. Its just not worth it.
But thing is getting to the 91bytes was not a massive slog that I thought it would be. with that kind of size optimization I would be well chuffed even with this.
That said it is extremely cool.
sh-3.00# nasm -f bin -o a.out tiny.asm
sh-3.00# chmod +x a.out
sh-3.00# ./a.out ; echo $?
sh-3.00# wc -c a.out
45 a.out
45 BYTE executable....
But then I got to thinking... exit interrupt was pretty useful. I wonder what the other interrupts do...
Look up the file
"/usr/include/asm/unistd.h" 5L, 82C
what the dickens...
# ifdef __i386__
# include "unistd_32.h"
# else
# include "unistd_64.h"
# endif
No big deal, looks like that tutorial was written before the advent of 64bit libraries for the assembler...
anyway even a simpleton like myself can see its just a straight choice between 64 and 32 bit libraries... lets go with the sane choice (as this is puppy) and go for unistd_32.h..
#ifndef _ASM_X86_UNISTD_32_H
#define _ASM_X86_UNISTD_32_H
#define __NR_restart_syscall 0
#define __NR_exit 1
#define __NR_fork 2
#define __NR_read 3
#define __NR_write 4
#define __NR_open 5
#define __NR_close 6
#define __NR_waitpid 7
#define __NR_creat 8
#define __NR_link 9
#define __NR_unlink 10
#define __NR_execve 11
#define __NR_chdir 12
#define __NR_time 13
#define __NR_mknod 14
#define __NR_chmod 15
#define __NR_lchown 16
#define __NR_break 17
#define __NR_oldstat 18
#define __NR_lseek 19
#define __NR_getpid 20
#define __NR_mount 21
#define __NR_umount 22
#define __NR_setuid 23
#define __NR_getuid 24
#define __NR_stime 25
#define __NR_ptrace 26
#define __NR_alarm 27
#define __NR_oldfstat 28
#define __NR_pause 29
#define __NR_utime 30
#define __NR_stty 31
#define __NR_gtty 32
#define __NR_access 33
#define __NR_nice 34
#define __NR_ftime 35
#define __NR_sync 36
#define __NR_kill 37
#define __NR_rename 38
#define __NR_mkdir 39
#define __NR_rmdir 40
#define __NR_dup 41
#define __NR_pipe 42
Wait - thats not such a mind melt, these are system commands! hmmmmmmm this might not be so bad!
So here is a question, where can I find the other system command list for other systems? Perhaps I am being naive but I would assume that it follows a similar logic say for embedded devices ect?
As a simple exercise I would like to write a script to enable cross-platform compilation of the code.
All it would need is the table of interrupts, I pass what system I want to run the code on and it writes a asm file for me after checking what the interrupt code is on that particular platform.
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You may find my libc.h useful here
It has examples on how to do syscalls using the NR_
With the right compiler options+strip/sstrip it can build a statically linked elf executable in <300 bytes
I am currently splitting it into libc.c and libc.h with the object file weighing in at <10kb. Not all fxns are implemented and are only optimized for size (hopefully being statically linked and small enough to fit entirely in cache helps with speed.)
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You may find my libc.h useful here
It has examples on how to do syscalls using the NR_
With the right compiler options+strip/sstrip it can build a statically linked elf executable in <300 bytes
I am currently splitting it into libc.c and libc.h with the object file weighing in at <10kb. Not all fxns are implemented and are only optimized for size (hopefully being statically linked and small enough to fit entirely in cache helps with speed.)
Check out my
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We sent photographer Tom Daly to the Tavern, the Emmet Street breakfast place where "students, tourists, and townpeople meet," to try to capture some flavor as the venerable diner prepares to close down. Business owner Shelly Gordon and property owner Clara Belle Wheeler haven't come to terms on extending the lease, so Gordon has set the restaurant's departure date as Saturday, December 24. Daly shot his photographs on Saturday, December 10.
is this the same Clara Belle who is a member in good standing of our local Tea Party?
Another one of my old haunts goes away. I had breakfast there Saturday morning for the last time as well. Shelly's family and mine go back a long way in C'ville. His brother Bill and my uncle Ed were running buddies. I was a regular customer in the mid-'80s and used to work a couple of doors up from there.
The Tavern was at its best when Tony Harvey (recently deceased) ran it back in the mid 60s. Best hot pastrami sandwich ever. And the french fries in the little wooden bowl!. Not to mention the cold beer.
The landlord wants to tear it all down and put in a new larger pharmacy.
Just what Cville needs is another pharmacy, especially with at least two being across the street. Whatever goes up there I won't support. Some things should be left alone. It's a shame money and greed always get in the way.
I love the Tavern and will miss it.
"new larger pharmacy"?? A national chain to compete with the existing independent (and excellent) pharmacy and store?
Landlords like the checks that come from a national office and are pretty much solid. Barracks Road has tossed many a local biz for national chains.
Oh, those pesky private property rights. Ms. Wheeler is entitled to choese to do what she wants to do with property for which she has both ownership and responsibility. I know you Commons-lovers and stakeholders in Charlottesville think everything belongs to the community, but it doesn't. None of you has any money or legal responsibility invested in it.
I've eaten at the Tavern a few times with each visit spaced long enough apart in an effort to forget what I disliked about it to give it another chance. I'll say this for it - it was amazingly consistent. Dull, ancient decor. Questionable cleanliness. Unremarkable food. Lackluster service. Frankly, I'm surprised it did enough business to stay open as long as it did and I wouldn't bring anyone there with better options available.
Ms. Wheeler, best of luck with whatever new enterprise you choose to put in the Tavern's place. A year from now, Charlottesville will have long forgotten this hash haven.
What we need in that spot is a new CVS. I hate having to go into the parking lot of Barrack's to get to the CVS. If there was a nice, new shiny CVS there: it would be great.
Just a guess, but I think the landlord had already received a sweet offer from another business to either rent or buy the property. After all, why would Clara hold out for a higher rent unless there was a better offer already in her back pocket? It is entirely possible that she was quite straight forward about this in negotiating a new lease, in effect giving the Tavern an opportunity to remain in place. Too bad that the Tavern will disappear from their old haunt, but who knows? They may pop up somewhere else.
never in my life heard as much whining over a closure. gordon, pack your bags. wondering if some crybabies this story are jealous they don't own the land. owner can,will do whatever he wants and smart for property owner to make a profit.
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I suggest you consider eliminating anonymous posts.
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Certainly no one here, including myself, has any credibility hiding behind a made-up name.
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"Oh, those pesky private property rights"
I don't hear anyone questioning Clara Belles' legal rights to refuse to renew the lease. Nobody is suggesting government intervention. I hear customers upset about the loss of a tradition they enjoy and who are not interested in spending their money at another enterprise on this site. I guess if you're constantly looking for liberal entitlement you'll find it just about anywhere.
Suppose your favorite gun shop were being replaced by a yoga studio. Would you celebrate? Would you feel compelled to take up yoga in order to honor the "property rights" of the landowner? No you would complain, and that's what these customers are free to do.
re: "Suppose your favorite gun shop were being replaced by a yoga studio. Would you celebrate? Would you feel compelled to take up yoga in order to honor the "property rights" of the landowner? No you would complain, and that's what these customers are free to do."
Nailed it.
new reality, you and others continue to bang a head against the wall. won't do a bit of good, will it?go ahead, waste your time complaining.what I'm reading here is too many spoiled pancake blimps criticising the owner for using his head in making wise decision.that part I don't get.sounds like jealousy to me.
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Big Dog,
Do they call you Mr.Dog or Mrs.Dog?
Small Dog
As for the tavern, it was an alternative to the franchise theme. Not the best of food but not the worst either.
I wish there were an alternative local business that provided what the Tavern provided....but the fact is, the place is NASTY and should have been closed down by the Health Department years ago. If you ever took young kids there that needed to go to the bathroom, you know what I mean. I'm all for local business and want to support proprietors, but not necessarily those who don't do the bare minimum necessary to keep a reasonably clean and sanitary environment, especially where food is concerned. Sorry fans, but that's the fact of the place.
No, we don't need a new free-standing CVS. The current one is on the bus line, which is huge for a lot of us. Having to walk across Barracks Road would make it much more dangerous. I would, however, welcome a Walgreen's to give CVS some competition in the area.
For an old-timer, it is the loss of a tradition. A place where we ate as youth and years later took our own children. The Tavern was a point of reference on our drives to and away from Barracks Road with those bold letters on the roof and a point of reference in our lives . . . individually and collectively. Our community keeps losing these physical "references" to old Charlottesville and once it's gone you just can't get it back. It's not about the food . . . it's about community, a place that held the "textures" of so many different times. This is not about Clara Belle Wheeler so much as it is about the upcoming loss of "shared history."
It damn sure ain't about the food. Tradition is overrated.
The Tavern was my favorite dive ever,, lots of great conversations, biscuits, running into old friends and like some have said, a rare thing in the mass market world. So long old friend. ( yes its a dive, if you need shiny spotless dining go to the hundreds of other places in CV)


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Coming from secular Jewish backgrounds, sending our children to a Jewish day school wasn't something we thought about when we began our family. As an American with an Israeli husband, we felt a strong connection to Israel and certainly to our Jewish identity, but we were not observant and definitely lacking in knowledge. Why honor traditions and practice aspects of Judaism if you don't know why? What meaning does prayer have for you if you can't understand the words or the deeper meaning behind them?
Why honor traditions and practice aspects of Judaism if you don't know why?
From the beginning of our marriage, we lit candles on Shabbat, blessed the wine, and the challah mostly because we wanted to provide our son (my husband was a widower with a toddler when we married) with a traditional Friday night dinner. This was something we both had early on in our respective childhoods, but that sort of faded out in our families while we grew up. Since we now lived and worked in New York City, the Friday night dinner tradition was mainly a calming way to complete our week, as opposed to a more spiritual experience.
As our family grew, we moved to New Jersey and became friendly with the local orthodox rabbi and his wife who lived around the corner from us. Through our friendship, we observed their lives and connection to their community and we started to develop a greater level of Jewish understanding. We began attending some services and events at their synagogue where we felt Judaism was brought alive. And we started to learn. We drove to their shul on Shabbat but they welcomed us. We didn't keep kosher but they appreciated our efforts to provide something they could eat at our house.
Our children attended their preschool and Hebrew school, so when our daughter was finishing kindergarten at a public school, we began discussing the idea of her future Jewish education.
We know all the statistics regarding assimilation and we began to understand from our own experience of slowly taking on more observances, that understanding why we have certain traditions and laws in Judaism is essential to the decision to practice them. By now, we had begun keeping Shabbat -- we didn't drive, didn't cook, no TV, and we were contemplating koshering our kitchen. We looked at a conservative day school but it just didn't touch us and we wondered if the local modern orthodox yeshiva would be too Jewish.
And then, of course, was the issue of cost. We live in a New Jersey town with good public schools. Why would we consider putting that financial burden on ourselves?
But, encouraged by a teacher at the yeshiva who we knew, we went on a tour. For me, it was a completely unknown world: Hebrew writing throughout the school, pictures of Israel and banners commemorating the school's participation in Israeli day parades of the past, the beautiful sound of school children singing in Hebrew echoed in the hallways.
So many questions went through my head as we walked through the school and after we left:
If we decided to send our child here, could we afford it? How would I help her with her Judaic studies homework? Would I be the only mother who looked liked me -- wearing pants and not covering my hair? Our kitchen was not kosher, how would we invite her friends from school to our house? And what will my family, already puzzled by our desire to become more observant, think of this decision?
I think that if you get to this place, a place where you find you have the desire to give your children more than what you had -- a deeper connection to Israel, a true love and understanding of Judaism and Hebrew, and a true love and understanding of Jewish law -- you can find solutions to all your questions and move beyond your fears. Some of these I figured out right away, but for others it was only once I became a part of the school community that I knew there was a place for me.
"Mommy, aren't you embarrassed that I can read and write Hebrew better than you can?"
Surprisingly, even with the financial crunch most day schools find themselves in today, there are still funds to help families subsidize the cost of their children's education. That's obviously on a case-by-case basis, but if finances are the biggest obstacle, then I encourage you to apply for some sort of financial assistance through the school, even if you think you may not qualify.
My own lack of knowledge
I found that I am far from the only parent of a child in the school who did not have a Jewish day school education. So the school's philosophy on homework is that the children should be able to do it on their own -- based on lessons in the classroom. My daughter, who is now in third grade, recently asked me, "Aren't you embarrassed that my first grade brother and I can read and write Hebrew better than you can?" I replied in a heartbeat, "Absolutely not. Parents should always want their children to be better than they are and I am no different. I am so proud of what you can do and the great thing is that you are teaching me."
We don't keep a kosher home
For the first two years, it was easy enough to buy kosher snacks that we could serve to our daughter's guests. And this past year we made the decision to kosher our kitchen just before Rosh Hashanah -- it seemed like a good way to start the new year. I'm not going to kid you, it was a big undertaking but well worth it. My daughter said to me after it was all done and our labels affixed to cabinets around the kitchen so we all remember what's for milk and what's for meat, "I think when I have my own kitchen, I'll make it kosher from the start. No need to go through all of this work for something I know I'll want anyway." That comment alone made it all worthwhile.
We needed to do much more for our children than simply tell them "you have to marry someone Jewish."
What will our family think?
This can be one of the touchiest questions anyone faces who begins to live an even a slightly more Jewish life than the one they had as a child. As I look at my family -- siblings, cousins and their children -- I see the correlation between the level of religious upbringing they were provided and the choices they make regarding whom they marry and how they raise their own families. My husband and I saw clearly that we needed to do much more for our children than simply tell them "you have to marry someone Jewish" -- something so many of us heard as children but, without understanding or knowledge, was always pretty meaningless. We believed that a Jewish education could give them a solid foundation upon which they would build their lives.
As we sat around the Seder table this year, I thought about my 30-minute Seders as a child which consisted of the reciting the four questions, reading the plagues, and eating the various ceremonial foods from the Seder plate before anxiously welcoming the "festive meal" at about 6:30pm. Our family's Seder this year was quite different and our children came prepared with the Haggadahs they had made or studied from at school and their matzah plate and cover, a pillow cover, their own Seder plates. But more than any arts and crafts project, they came with an understanding of what we were celebrating. They knew the story of Passover, the lessons it teaches us on a much more spiritual level, and the significance it holds for us as Jews today with the freedom to learn and live Judaism in our everyday lives.
They stayed up with us until 1:00am, leading and singing Hebrew songs, sharing their knowledge with us and many secular guests and family members. Our children were a tremendous source of pride and joy, not only to us as parents but to everyone who came to our Seder. My husband and I appreciated the value of sending them to a Jewish day school. We understood that the education they are receiving gives them the "why" we Jews do what we do, and resets the course of Jewish legacy in our family tree.


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Ribbon Cutting At Davis Brown Law Office
Attorney Sean Solberg officially cut the ribbon at Davis Brown Law Office in Emmetsburg last Friday. Emmetsburg Chamber of Commerce hosted the ribbon cutting, welcoming Solberg home to Emmetsburg. Pictured (from the left) are Chamber Director Deb Hite, Paddy Solberg, Sean Solberg cutting the ribbon, Stephanie Solberg, Angie Beem and State Representative Megan Hess.
Solberg grew up on a farm near Cylinder and graduated from Emmetsburg High School. He continued his education at Grinnell (1994), Iowa State (1997) and the University of Iowa School of Law (2000).
"I'm so excited to be here," said Solberg. "One-hundred-percent of what I have done the last 12 years, I am doing now in Emmetsburg."
Solberg is a part of Davis Brown Law Firm, with locations in downtown Des Moines, West Des Moines and Ames.
Solberg is a patent attorney with clients in Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska and Illinois. He offers expertise in intellectual property law and patent prosecution. In his practice, Solberg serves as patent counsel to clients ranging from startups to Fortune 500 companies in a variety of industries, including the medical device, biotech and agriculture industries.
He is admitted to practice in Minnesota. Having been in Iowa for several months, Solberg received his Iowa license early in January.
"We will be doing everything from this office, from corporate to estate and tax," he said. "Whatever anyone needs, I will be able to connect them with the appropriate attorney. We have the backing of expertise and the support of 77 attorneys in the firm."
Solberg's goal is to have video conferencing available in his office, with all of the attorneys in the Davis Brown firm.
"I?look forward to being a contributing part of the community," Solberg said. "We have a lot to offer with the number of attorneys in the firm available to assist Emmetsburg residents. We are also one of only two firms with the attorney living here in Emmetsburg."
The new Davis Brown Law Office is located at 2214 Main Street. The office is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
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Linking above- and belowground responses to rising CO2 in northern deciduous forest species. Carbon Dioxide and Terrestrial Ecosystems. :41-51.. 1996.
Studying the effects of air pollution on forest along exposure gradients: experiences in the United States and opportunities for cooperation. Climate and Atmospheric Deposition Studies in Forests. :109-115.. 1994.
Journal Article
Above- and belowground response of Populus grandidentata to elevated atmospheric CO2 and soil N availability. Plant and Soil. 165:45-51.. 1994.
Air pollution and the changing biogeochemistry of northern forests. Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment. :110622071548013.. 2012.
Anthropogenic N deposition and the fate of 15NO3- in a northern hardwood ecosystem. Biogeochemistry. 69:143-157.. 2004.
Are Basidiomycete Laccase Gene Abundance and Composition Related to Reduced Lignolytic Activity Under Elevated Atmospheric NO3 − Deposition in a Northern Hardwood Forest? Microbial Ecology. 57(4):728-739.. 2009.
Atmospheric CO2 and the composition and function of soil microbial communities. Ecological Applications. 10(1):47-59.. 2000.
Atmospheric CO2, soil nitrogen and turnover of fine roots. New Phytologist. 129:579-585.. 1995.
Atmospheric CO2, soil-N availability, and allocation of biomass and nitrogen by Populus tremuloides. Ecological Applications. 10(1):34-46.. 2000.
Atmospheric N deposition alters connectance, but not functional potential among saprotrophic bacterial communities. Molecular Ecology. 24(12):3170-3180.. 2015.
Atmospheric nitrate deposition and enhanced dissolved organic carbon leaching: test of a potential mechanism. Soil Science Society of America Journal. 69:1233-1237.. 2005.
Atmospheric nitrate deposition and the microbial degradation of cellobiose and vanillin in a northern hardwood forest. Soil Biology and Biochemistry. 36(6):965-971.. 2004.
Atmospheric nitrate deposition, microbial community composition, and enzyme activity in northern hardwood forests. Soil Science Society of America Journal. 68:132-138.. 2004.
Belowground carbon allocation in forests estimated from litterfall and IRGA-based soil respiration measurements. Agricultural and Forest Meteorology. 113:39-51.. 2002.
Belowground responses to rising atmospheric CO2: implications for plants, soil biota and ecosystem processes. Plant and Soil. 165:1-6.. 1994.
Biomass accumulation and soil nitrogen availability in an 87-year-old Populus grandidentata chronosequence. Forest Ecology and Management. 191:121-127.. 2004.
Characteristics of DOC exported from northern hardwood forests receiving chronic experimental NO3- deposition. Ecosystems. 10:369-379.. 2007.
Chemistry and decomposition of litter from Populus tremuloides Michaux grown at elevated atmospheric CO2 and varying N availability. Global Change Biology. 7:65-74.. 2001.
Chronic Atmospheric NO3- Deposition Does Not Induce NO3- Use by Acer saccharum Marsh.. Ecosystems. 11(3):469-477.. 2008.
Chronic N deposition does not apparently alter the biochemical composition of forest floor and soil organic matter. Soil Biology and Biochemistry. 54:7-13.. 2012.
Chronic nitrate additions dramatically increase the export of carbon and nitrogen from northern hardwood ecosystems. Biogeochemistry. 68:179-197.. 2004.
Chronic nitrogen deposition alters the structure and function of detrital food webs in a northern hardwood ecosystem. Ecological Applications. 23(6):1311-1321.. 2013.
Chronic nitrogen deposition alters tree allometric relationships: implications for biomass production and carbon storage. Ecological Applications. 26(3):913-925.. 2016.
Clonal variation in above- and below-ground growth responses of Populus tremuloides Michaux : Influence of soil warming and nutrient availability. Plant and Soil. 217(1/2):119-130.. 1999.
Combined effects of atmospheric CO2 and N availability on the belowground carbon and nitrogen dynamics of aspen mesocosms. Oecologia. 124:432-445.. 2000.
Correlation of foliage and litter chemistry of sugar maple, Acer saccharum, as affected by elevated CO2 and varying N availability, and effects on decomposition. Oikos. 94(3):403-416.. 2001.
Differential responses of total and active soil microbial communities to long-term experimental N deposition. Soil Biology and Biochemistry. 90:275-282.. 2015.
Dispersal limitation and the assembly of soil Actinobacteria communities in a long-term chronosequence. Ecology and Evolution. 2(3):538-549.. 2012.
Dispersal limitation structures fungal community assembly in a long-term glacial chronosequence. Environmental Microbiology. 16(6):1538-1548.. 2014.
Drought reduces root respiration in sugar maple forests. Ecological Applications. 8(3):771-778.. 1998.
Effect of measurement CO2 concentration on sugar maple root respiration. Tree Physiology. 17:421-427.. 1997.
Effects of CO2 and nutrient availability on mineral weathering in controlled tree growth experiments. Global Biogeochemical Cycles. 17(2):12pp.. 2003.
Elevated atmospheric carbon dioxide and leaf litter chemistry: influences on microbial respiration and net nitrogen mineralization. Soil Science Society of America Journal. 60(5):1571-1577.. 1996.
Elevated atmospheric CO2 and feedback between carbon and nitrogen cycles. Plant and Soil. 151:105-117.. 1993.
Exploring the role of ectomycorrhizal fungi in soil carbon dynamics. New Phytologist.. 2019.
Fine root chemistry and decomposition in model communities of north-temperate tree species show little response to elevated atmospheric CO2 and varying soil resource availability. Oecologia. 146:318-328.. 2005.
Fine root respiration in northern hardwood forests in relation to temperature and nitrogen availability. Tree Physiology. 16:719-725.. 1996.
Gas exchange, leaf nitrogen, and growth efficiency of Populus tremuloides in a CO2-enriched atmosphere. Ecological Applications. 10(1):3-17.. 2000.
Genotypic variation for condensed tannin production in trembling aspen (Populus tremuloides, Salicaceae) under elevated CO2 and in high- and low-fertility soil. American Journal of Botany. 86(8):1154-1159.. 1999.
Genotypic variation in physiological and growth responses of Populus tremuloides to elevated atmospheric CO2 concentration. Tree Physiology. 20:1019-1028.. 2000.
Growth and C allocation of Populus tremuloides genotypes in response to atmospheric CO2 and soil N availability. New Phytologist. 140:251-260.. 1998.
Interacting effects of soil fertility and atmospheric CO2 on leaf area growth and carbon gain physiology in Populus x euramericana (Dode) Guinier. New Phytologist. 129:253-263.. 1995.
Interactive effects of atmospheric CO2 and soil-N availability on fine roots of Populus tremuloides. Ecological Applications. 10(1):18-33.. 2000.
Kinetics of nitrogen uptake by Populus tremuloides in relation to atmospheric CO2 and soil nitrogen availability. Tree Physiology. 20:265-270.. 2000.
Latitudinal variation in sugar maple fine root respiration. Canadian Journal of Forest Research. 26(10):1761-1768.. 1996.
Microbial cycling of C and N in northern hardwood forests receiving chronic atmospheric NO3- deposition. Ecosystems. 9:242-253.. 2006.
Microbial immobilization and the retention of anthropogenic nitrate in a northern hardwood forest. Ecology. 81(7):1858-1866.. 2000.
Microbial responses to a changing environment: implications for the future functioning of terrestrial ecosystems. Fungal Ecology. 4(6):386-395.. 2011.
Nitrate deposition in northern hardwood forests and the nitrogen metabolism of Acer saccharum Marsh. Oecologia. 108:338-344.. 1996.
Nitrogen turnover in the leaf litter and fine roots of sugar maple. Ecology. 91(12):3456-3462.. 2010.
Photosynthetic acclimation of overstory Populus tremuloides and understory Acer saccharum to elevated atmospheric CO2: interactions with shade and soil N. Tree Physiology. 22:321-329.. 2002.
Photosynthetic responses to understory shade and elevated carbon dioxide concentration in four northern hardwood tree species. Tree Physiology. 26(12):1589-1599.. 2006.
Populus tremuloides photosynthesis and crown architecture in response to elevated CO2 and soil N availability. Oecologia. 110:328-336.. 1997.
Seedling survival in a northern temperate forest understory is increased by elevated atmospheric carbon dioxide and atmospheric nitrogen deposition. Global Change Biology. 13:132-146.. 2006.
Simulated Atmospheric N Deposition Alters Fungal Community Composition and Suppresses Ligninolytic Gene Expression in a Northern Hardwood Forest. PLoS ONE. 6(6):1-10.. 2011.
Simulated Atmospheric Nitrogen Deposition Alters Actinobacterial Community Composition in Forest Soils. Soil Science Society of America Journal. 74(4):1157.. 2010.
Simulated atmospheric NO3- deposition increases soil organic matter by slowing decomposition. Ecological Applications. 18(8):2016-2027.. 2008.
Simulated chronic nitrogen deposition increases carbon storage in Northern Temperate forests. Global Change Biology. 14:142-153.. 2008.
Simulated chronic NO3- deposition reduces soil respiration in northern hardwood forests. Global Change Biology. 10:1080-1091.. 2004.
Simulated N deposition negatively impacts sugar maple regeneration in a northern hardwood ecosystem. Journal of Applied Ecology. 49:155-163.. 2011.
Soil bacterial communities are shaped by temporal and environmental filtering: evidence from a long-term chronosequence. Environmental Microbiology. :1-11.. 2015.
Soil microbial communities beneath Populus grandidentata grown under elevated atmospheric CO2. Ecological Applications. 6(1):257-262.. 1996.
Sulfate adsorption and microbial immobilization in northern hardwood forests along an atmospheric deposition gradient. Canadian Journal of Forest Research. 22:1843-1850.. 1992.
Temperature effects on kinetics of microbial respiration and net nitrogen and sulfur mineralization. Soil Science Society of America Journal. 59:233-240.. 1995.
Towards a molecular understanding of N cycling in northern hardwood forests under future rates of N deposition. Soil Biology and Biochemistry. 66:130-138.. 2013.
Trophic stability of soil oribatid mites in the face of environmental change. Soil Biology and Biochemistry. 68:71-77.. 2014.
Variation in sugar maple root respiration with root diameter and soil depth. Tree Physiology. 18:665-670.. 1998.
Exotic Earthworm Communities as Drivers of Soil Carbon Dynamics in Northern Temperate Forests. Ecology and Evolutionary Biology. :164.. 2014.
Plant-Environment Feedbacks in a Native and Invasive System. Ecology and Evolutionary Biology. Doctor of Philosophy:157.. 2010.


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Thoughts? Personally I love the new look. Wish they gave it some more hp though.
The 2011 Hyundai Elantra became the best-selling car in Canada in January 2011 leaping ahead of the Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla and Mazda3 that usually fight for the top slot.
And why precisely did this happen?
Well one has to a look at this all new Elantra to discover why. Not only does it look oh so sexy, it has a host of features and a big car feel that belies its price tag.
The stylist pushed the envelope to make the Elantra look like nothing else in its class. Notice the long, low profile: that rear window is so steep it makes this sedan more coupe- like than sedan.
Pronounced hood and door creases, swooping fender flares and elongated headlights and tail lights add a sense of drama to the design. Look carefully and one could swear there is a hint of the best of BMW, Infiniti and Acura going on. The car looks incredibly sophisticated and modern in contrasts to its rivals. You can see why people swoon for it.
For 2011, the Elantra swaps has a 1.8-litre four cylinder with 10 extra horsepower at 148 horses and 131 lb-ft of torque. The previous five-speed manual/four-speed automatic transmission option is now replaced by a six-speed manual in the L, GL and GLS trim levels, or an optional six-speed autobox as on our tester. In terms of trim, the Elantra impresses the hell out of everyone in this segment with its standard spec. For a reasonable $18,549 starting price the base L model, has six airbags, active front head restraints, electronic stability control, power locks, heated mirrors, stereo with USB port and auxiliary input and power windows. The GL adds air conditioning, heated seats, keyless entry, Bluetooth and cruise control. Step up to the GLS and one gains a leather-wrapped steering wheel, sunroof, fog lights, XM satellite radio, and the surprise, surprise is the only car to offer heated rear seats in the compact segment.
The hearty boy Limited at $22,699, offers 17-inch alloy wheels, automatic climate control, leather seats, auto-dimming rear-view mirror and garage door opener. Navigation is a $2,000, option with pushbutton start, stereo amplifier and rear-view camera.
Entry into the rear cabin is a tad hampered by the low sloping roofline and taller rear passengers need to be aware. Legroom is good however and two rear passengers will have room, while three will fit cosily. One high point is the generous trunk, but note the folding rear seats dont fall quite flat.
On the road, the Elantra has a firm stable ride and be prepared for a little noise when you accelerate on the highway. However the four cylinder benefits for the extra horsepower and hums along just fine at cruising speeds. The six-speed automatic transmission shifts smoothly and willingly downshifts. The engine does get noisy at high rpm, however.
Handling wise, the electric power steering offers a fairly neutral feel and is responsive enough to keep things interesting. The stiffer body structure and a well-calibrated makes this new Elantra fun to drive. The car feels stable and planted, with relatively little body roll through turns also impressive is the fuel economy which at 6.9 L/100 km in the city and 4.9 L/100 km on the highway is comparable to some hybrids. Downside is few, limited to the following observations: The engine does get a tad noisy at high rpm, the new electric power steering is quick and precise, but lacks the feel sporty drivers might hanker for. Small gripes really for what amounts to a good overall package.
During my week long test, the Elantra garnered many looks and enquires about its price. This is a hugely impressive vehicle to of knocked off the Japanese players of the sales charts. It looks like gorgeous, is fairly spacious, has a great equipment list and is well priced. Add that five year and 100,000 km comprehensive warranty and the new Elantra starts looking like a lot of sense.
2011 Hyundai Elantra priced from $22,699 -$24,294


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I disagree with you all.
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|2013-04-27, 13:58
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IMO, it would take a bit more than a new haircut and few weeks of starvation to make the two look similar.
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I heard someone are perplexed about anime airing time. The time is late night. It is for otaku who is willing to stay awake, or they watch the recorded show. That person thinks the anime is like one of NHK shows.
p.s. NHK tends to air show with certain degree of quality/decency.
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It's a recap episode. How exactly it is surprising that people dismiss it ?
Sure the omake were fun, but they still adds up to barely one or two minutes, and are largely inconsequential.
I find more surprising that studios still aggravate people with recap, than people being dismissive of recap.
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Full breakdown in communication here? Hyper b's point had nothing to do with the omakes. He was saying that the recap itself is what can provide value, by giving us a perspective of what the writers consider the key points of the past episodes. If conscientiously done, a recap can provide valuable insight into the meaning of a series.
In this case of Chihayafuru S2's specific recap episode, I don't necessarily disagree. There was definitely some engagement on that level as I watched the recap episode. For example, the transition/interruption of the 'serious' scene between Kana and Sumire about romance being preserved via expressive formality, into the joke about Kana's eyelashes was kinda bizarre but at the same time effective. It cut short the sentimentalism the original episode afforded towards Kana's feminization/Sumire's expertise in contexts beyond karuta, not necessarily to negate the value of those developments, but to implicitly acknowledging that they weren't the focus.
However interesting the selection and treatment of past scenes might've been, however, all the same I won't deny being disappointed by the recap in having the start of the exciting team tournament finals delayed by a week. The recap episode was alright overall, but I wouldn't place the satisfaction of this one on the level of a fresh new episode with new content.
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I think the studio just wants to relieve their staffs' stress from tight schedules. Besides, they also have to worry about the budget constraint. No comment on "aggregate" and the recap. The manga has more extra short story. I'm sure they can do better if the show is more popular.
|2013-05-03, 15:49
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Wow, this episode was intense. By the time the episode finished, I felt like I was feeling the exact same way the players were feeling. It was an excellent episode.
Shinobu was bored throughout, but she finally remembered Chihaya and was interested. I'm expecting Shinobu to have a greater appreciation for team play after this.
Btw, very interesting point when Chihaya was becoming one with the poems that when she thought of the desire to be together, she pictures young Arata. I do hope that she gets her wish soon.
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Oddly, I didn't feel this match was as intense than the other one. That one seems to be more focused on poetry and sound, which makes it more... soothing. The imagery when Chihaya was trying to picture the cards in her mind was beautiful. I'm loving it so far. Rion is a pretty interesting opponent. She can only play her best when the reading is good, or rather, passionate. Otherwise, she can't hear the "color" of the poems. This is the reason she's still B-class. Having her grandmother be the reader gives her a tremendous advantage. It seems like she might be the same type as the Meijin.
I was looking forward to how Shinobu would react and she didn't disappoint. She was so bored she fell asleep lol. Of course, it all changed when she witnessed Chihaya's top speed and remembered her. She's really engaged in the match now. Sadly, now that Chihaya has gotten injured, I'm afraid their match will have to be postponed. Maybe we spent so much time in the team tournament because Chihaya won't be able to play in the individual one, hence it will be shorter. Hope I'm wrong. It depends on how bad her injury is. It's impossible to tell at the moment.
The ending with the four boys getting up in sync and burning with passion was great. It's about to get real!! Nishida better not mess up once again.
There was a moment I found very funny in the episode:
Yama... Yamashiro... <- can't remember her first name
Yama-chan <- gave up
This seriously made me burst out laughing
Typical Chihaya.
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Excluding the recap (which was nowhere as cute as the first season's), Chihayafuru is killing me with its streak of 5 minute episodes. It just comes in, flies by and then I'll have to wait for 7 days again.
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I've begun posting my story on http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/bobbuford1 and welcome any who are interested to visit there.
My journey documented via video. I hope this can help anyone who is beginning their journey and wonder what it's going to be like.
this is my website for the rare cancer I have. It is my 2nd primary cancer.
Patient Advocate Foundation (PAF)
They have a great colorectal division created just for us. Their advocare managers are caring, efficient and very helpful.
This doctor is a leading expert in some of the more difficult thyroid cancers but also has findings in regards to Papillary thyroid cancer. Stating that RAI doses are NOT high enough initially and what this is doing is helping the cancer to become "immune." Thinking of it like someone taking too many antibiotics which ultimately results in higher tolerant diseases.
He argues against the concept that there is a lifetime limit of RAI and has given doses as high as 600-900 for people with lung mets like myself. He says it's important to find someone who will perform I-131 dosimetry which is a method used to find out what the highest dose an individual can tolerate without harming their bone marrow.
He is no longer taking new patients and I'm currently looking into other doctors who believe this same principle.
He is:
Director Thyroid Oncology Program University of Kentucky
Division of Endocrinology & Molecular Medicine
Director of Thyroid Cancer Research Lab
Information about chemotherapy, and how it can be used as a medicine for the treatment for cancer. Also provides help on various types of chemotherapy treatments available in the forms of chemo drugs.
My Blog
This org has helped me get in contact with the clinical trial people, called on my behalf when they were dragging their feet, helped me find the oncologists who know melanoma best. These folks are like my family and help me through the bad times and good.
ICAN fights for the lives of late-stage cancer patients by helping to manage the complexities of their disease with cutting-edge information services, physician referrals (at the patient's request), and the most relevant resources to be found anywhere.
A scholarly history of breast cancer, from ancient Egypt all the way to the present time.
While I was in treatment, I kept wondering what women had to go through BEFORE there were lumpectomies, or chemo, or estrogen blockers, so I found this book really fascinating....I'm a big history wonk....:-)
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