text: Dave's ESL Cafe's Student Discussion Forums :: View topic - Hi! every one! Dave's ESL Cafe's Student Discussion Forums"The Internet's Meeting Place for ESL/EFL Students and Teachers from Around the World!" FAQ Search Memberlist Usergroups Register Profile Log in to check your private messages Log in Hi! every one! Dave's ESL Cafe's Student Discussion Forums Forum Index -> Making Friends View previous topic :: View next topic Author Message Hyun-JiJoined: 10 Jul 2003Posts: 1 Posted: Sun Jul 13, 2003 3:58 pm Post subject: Hi! every one! Hello! I live in South Koear. I'm first grade in Han Dok high school. Glad to meet you. You know what? Um... I can't speak English well but I want pen pal friends. I just want to be friends with you. Do you make friends with me? Expecting a response to this letter. Bye Bye~ Back to top Display posts from previous: All Posts1 Day7 Days2 Weeks1 Month3 Months6 Months1 Year Oldest FirstNewest First Dave's ESL Cafe's Student Discussion Forums Forum Index -> Making Friends All times are GMT - 8 Hours Page 1 of 1 Jump to: Select a forum Student Forums----------------ComputersCurrent NewsCultureEnglish SchoolsFamilyFilm and CinemaFoodHealth and FitnessHelp CenterHobbiesHolidaysLearning EnglishLiteratureMaking FriendsMusicOpinionsPetsScienceSportsThe Strange and MysteriousTOEFL and Other English ExamsTravel You cannot post new topics in this forumYou cannot reply to topics in this forumYou cannot edit your posts in this forumYou cannot delete your posts in this forumYou cannot vote in polls in this forum Dave's ESL Cafe is maintained by the one and only Dave Sperling. Banner Advertising | Bookstore / Alta Books | FAQs | Articles | Interview with Dave Copyright © 2018 Dave's ESL Cafe | All Rights Reserved | Contact Dave's ESL Cafe | Site Map Teachers College, Columbia University: Train to Teach English Here or Abroad Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2002 phpBB Group


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Keenhouse's new album, Four Dreams' is still getting a lot of play round these parts. It's pretty much an electronic masterpiece. One of the tracks from it, Can't Sleep Since, is now presented in cyber-psychedelic video form.
Produced by Keenhouse himself, the clip is a nice early 90s style CG freak out.
Keenhouse's Four Dreams album is out now.
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Personalized Gift Wrap
Sterling silver is much more durable compared to fine silver because of the added metal alloys. This can help your piece last and stay looking the best it possibly can for longer. Sterling silver is easier to shape than the soft and malleable fine silver, so you'll be able to find more options made of sterling silver vs silver.
- hypoallergenic
- It doesn't tarnish, rust and oxidation
- It's highly durable and scratch proof
- affordable
- To extend the life of our vermeil jewelry, avoid wearing when washing hands, showering, applying lotion, using harsh cleaning supplies or working out.
- To clean, buff gently with a soft and dry with our polishing cloth or cotton cloth. The accumulation of body oils, cosmetics and grime can cause the jewelry to lose its sparkle and to fade.
- Simply put, store your pieces in our jewelry box when it's not being worn.
- Remove your jewelry when showering, exercising and swimming ( scratches and scuffs can scratch away the gold )
- Do not wear your jewelry overnight.
- Fragrance and chemical will corrode the layer of gold vermeil.
- Clean only sterling silver jewelry when you need in warm soapy water with a soft toothbrush, dry thoroughly and gently buff with a cotton polishing cloth.
We can see that your order is currently processing in our warehouse for shipment. As per our website notice, orders are currently delayed due to an influx of orders across our member sale along with delays caused by the current Covid-19 situation such as staffing arrangements in our warehouse to ensure the safety of our team and the increased pressure on couriers right now.
Rest assured that our team is working very hard to get all orders out to customers as fast as possible. You will receive a shipment confirmation e-mail within the next few days so you can track your orders progress so please do keep an eye on your inbox.
We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for bearing with us during these unprecedented times.
To track your order, please visit "My Account" page.
We appreciate your patience and look forward to serving you!
Our jewelry
Do your product only available exclusively online?
Right now, yes. myjnofficial.com is the official website and only place to shop our jewelry. Any aftermarket, marketplace, online store selling and claim that is MYJN pieces are not authentic. We do discontinue some collection once a while, to prevent over manufacturing, duplication also to keep the uniqueness.
Does it come with a jewelry box, do you provide gift wrapping?
The perfect gift come in reusable packaging
All items are will be packed in a MYJN Jewelry Box. Our packaging includes a classic black paper box, a white MYJN Jewelry Box with wrapping papers.
In a time of increasing environmental awareness, we only use eco-friendly, biodegradable material as our packaging.
Also, we will fit up to 3 items in a jewelry box, unless it's the order stated for gifting purpose.
may the forest be with you
If you request gift wrapping, we add a gift notes that handwritten especially for you. For those wishing to have their order packed specially ( with some pieces together and some individually, or all together) just let us know in the Special Instructions section at check out!
We want to make unboxing special for everyone, even when it's a gift for yourself! Each order is sealed with a sticker for tape on your mailer box with handwritten name and date. If no gift note or special request is included, the name in the shipping address will be written on the packaging.
What are your materials made of?
All item's descriptions will tell you what each of our pieces is made of. Here is our material & care page for more information.
How do i take care my jewelry?
Our jewelry is special. It is delicate by nature of being small and we encourage customers to take extra care when wearing it daily. An easy tip is taking off your rings when you are doing rough hand work that may damage a stone or the shape of a ring. We also recommend taking your jewelry off when washing your hands, showering and sleeping.
Be sure to store it in the pouch and box when not wearing your jewelry, This helps prevent scratching and maintains colour for vermeil and silver pieces. Avoid spraying perfume or applying creams directly onto your jewelry, or even better, always put your jewelry on last before heading out the door.
Can your jewelry cause skin allergy?
All of our pieces are hypoallergenic. None of our products contain nickel, copper, brass or other unsuitable materials that may turn your skin a nasty green. You will be happy to know that all our pieces are nickel and brass free.
If all your jewelry are handmade why can't i get whatever size, material or stone i want?
In order to keep things moving so we can get orders out to people quickly, we have to find ways to streamline our production. When we have orders that come in that stray from our usual offerings, it actually takes way longer than any regular order. We do not have the available production time to accommodate special requests so we can't offer one ring in a particular size or material.
How do i know does it fit my size?
For our necklace and bracelet, we will mention or describe the size details in our product page. Most of our pieces come in a general size that would able to fit most of the people.
Is your open ring fits most size?
The average ring size available for women ranges from size 4 to size 9. The most commonly purchased women's rings range between size 5 and size 7. Size 6 is the most popular. MYJN range from size 5 to 7 and it's adjustable for size 5.5 – 8.
How to measure ring size?
- Wrap a paper around the base of your finger.
- Mark the point where the ends meet with a pen.
- Measure the string or paper with a ruler (mm).
- Pick the closest measurement on the ring size chart to find your ring size.
- The ring should fit your finger comfortably: snug enough so it won't fall off, but loose enough to slide over your knuckle with relative ease. More
MYJN Reward Programme
How to apply?
Log in / Sign-up to our customer account and enjoy instant 1000 MYJN $. No need to top-up or deposit any credit into the customer account.
Accumulation of MYJN $
Earn MYJN $ while you shop. Every RM1.00 purchase entitles you 10 MYJN $. Accumulated MYJN $ at point of purchase will be updated by following day. It may only be available for redemption on subsequent days. If you are past purchase customers, you may log in and track your past purchase history and redeem the MYJN $.
Redemption of MYJN $
Buy more, pay lesser. Redeem your MYJN $ with no minimum purchase or spent.
Order & Payment
How fast are orders processed?
We normally process orders in 48 hours in non-peak season. If you need the parcel for gifting or in hurry, please kindly inform us for arrangement.
Made-to-order pieces are usually complete in 1-2 weeks. Please note that orders are only processed Monday to Friday, as we do not ship or deliver on weekends & holidays.
How can I track my order?
We will send you a shipping confirmation email containing an air waybill number once your order has bee dispatch. You can use this number to track your order online.
What kind of payment do you accept or processed in?
All MYJN orders are processed in Malaysia Ringgit (MYR). A currency converter is a convenient tool for your reference only.
We accept payment from major credit cards, debit cards that you can pay via PayPal. Also, we use Billplz that you may pay thru Malaysia Online Banking ( FPX ). We do accept manual payment too.
Prior to confirming your order, kindly carefully review the total amount and content(s) within your cart. You should receive an email confirmation containing your order number and receipt immediately.
Is my payment secure?
Our customers' privacy is of the utmost importance to us. All submitted personal and payment information are encrypted for your security. We will not leak or release the customer information to 3rd party or marketing firm. We use industry standard TLS encryption to ensure your personal information is safe.
Do you offer first time order discounts?
Eeeeyees! Just join & create an account in our MYJN $ reward programme.
Shipping & Details
If you have PRE-ORDER item/s within your cart, your order will be placed on hold and shipped altogether when the item/s are back in stock
How long does shipping take?
For Malaysia & Singapore orders, parcel usually arrives in 1-3 business days for Malaysia & 3-5 business day for Singapore. More
1 to 3 business days after fulfilment
5 business days after fulfilment
5 to 7 business days after fulfilment
Why hasn't my package shipped?
Please take note that we need 48 hours before we dispatch your parcel. Sometime it take more time while it's on peak season or some circumstances, we will inform you. If your item is made-to-order, please allow more time for processing.
Warranty & Repair
Do you provide any warranty & repairs services?
We guarantees your jewelry to be free of manufacturing defects. Manufacturing defects can include clasp breakage, missing pavé stones, loose diamonds or loose prongs. Manufacturing defects do not include general wear and tear, scratching, stretched chains/rings, lost jewelry, or jewelry damaged due to improper cleaning or storage.
We provide free gemstone settler services if you may provide the fallen gemstones or we have the additional gemstones in between 90 days after delivered. If not, fees might be charged based on the material.
If the jewelry are exhibiting a genuine fault ( gold layer fades, stone falling, break in shape ) in between 30 days after delivered even with your proper care, we will provide a exchange once the inspection done. More
Return & Exchange
What is your return policy?
At MYJN, we are sure that you will be satisfied with your product. Every item will be inspect before it dispatch to our customers. We are proud to offer our customers a quality product.
However, if for any reason you are not satisfied with your product we offer an exchange with similar price item. Our exchange policy will cover you for 14 days after delivery. We do not offer refunds or exchanges after this 14 days period has expired.
Only items that were delivered genuinely faulty will be accepted for a return, exchange and refund, which will first be evaluated and approved by MYJN.
To be eligible for a return, your item must be unused and in the same condition that you received it. It must also be in the original packaging. All the pierced earrings and products cannot be returned or exchanged after they have been shipped due to hygienic reasons. More


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Colorado may be the first state in the nation to launch a mobile-optimized format for its voter registration website, according to the Secretary of State's Office.
As this year's presidential election excitement settles, states that offered voter registration and updates online are finding out what worked well and what still needs improvement.
Prior to Colorado's voter registration deadline of Oct. 9 to vote in the Nov. 6 presidential elections, the Secretary of State's Office – through an extensive ad campaign – encouraged residents to either register online or update their voter registration information through GoVoteColorado.com.
GoVoteColorado.com redirects users to the state's voter information page, and for the first time, it was available through a mobile-optimized version for users to access from their mobile devices. According to the Secretary of State's Office, between Aug. 31 and Oct. 9, more than 229,000 submissions and updates to existing voter registrations were logged. And Secretary of State Scott Gessler estimated that 20 percent of those total online submissions were sent in via the mobile version of the site.
Andrew Cole, communications and policy adviser for the Secretary of State's Office, said Colorado may be the first state in the nation to make its state voter registration site available with a mobile-optimized option.
Originally launched in 2010, GoVoteColorado.com was previously available solely through a "classic" version – only accessible through laptops and desktops. Colorado brought its statewide voter registration database SCORE online in 2008, which had to be live before GoVoteColorado.com could go online, according to Cole. This meant the 2012 election was the first presidential election in which Colorado offfered online voter registration.
Why did Colorado choose a mobile-optimized website instead of a downloadable app? Because most constituents don't use the voter information/update site that often, Gessler said, so there isn't much need to develop an app specifically for the site.
"This type of activity isn't something people do on a regular basis," Gessler said. "They sort of come in once, and they do it, and they leave. So we have mobile-optimized, which I think is the right decision."
Lessons Learned
As Colorado's voter registration deadline approached, the Secretary of State's Office saw an increase in Web traffic to the voter registration website, which temporarily knocked the site offline on registration deadline day. The state increased its computer capacity and server availability to get the site back online.
Cole said in the final week prior to the registration deadline, the site was averaging 40,000 to 50,000 visits a day, but on deadline day, the site had peak traffic with 162,000 visits.
"We were tracking it minute by minute how many people were submitting a new registration or a change in their registration, and it was all the way up until 11:59 p.m.," Cole said. "We had 17 people within the last minute who made a submission and would have been counted in that deadline."
The state did experience some glitches with the mobile-optimized version of the site – for an 11-day period in September, Cole said some of the registrations/updates sent via mobile were not getting sent to the SCORE database. However, information that wasn't getting through during that time period was later added before the registration deadline.
Despite glitches prior to the registration deadline, however, Gessler said the website was a success overall. Moving forward, the state plans to do a "deep-dive, after-action" review of what worked well on the site and what still needs improvement.
"We have to make sure our mobile and classic [website versions] run in parallel operations, and we can't treat them as the same platform," Gessler said. "That became pretty clear."
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House Gaming Committee votes to ban Internet cafes
Related probe prompts 49 arrests
A special House panel has cleared a bill that would ban Florida gambling establishments commonly known as Internet cafes.
The House Select Committee on Gaming voted 15-1 Friday on a bill (HB 155) that was rewritten Thursday night.
The new law would remove a gray area in state statutes used by operators of Internet cafes saying that the games are contests of skill and that the contests are similar to regulated sweepstakes offerings by places like McDonalds, Coca Cola, Chuck E. Cheese and churches. The legislation also would overrule any county and municipal laws that have been enacted in recent years attempting to regulate the businesses.
Rep. Jim Waldman cast the only vote against. The Coconut Creek Democrat said the committee hadn't had enough time to study the measure.
The bill still needs to clear the Rules Committee before heading to the floor.
The Senate companion (SB 1030) is set to go before the Senate Gaming Committee on Monday.
The action comes just days after revelation of an investigation into the Allied Veterans of the World charity that was suspected of running illegal gambling.
That probe has resulted in nearly 50 arrests and the resignation of Florida's lieutenant governor. Jennifer Carroll had provided public-relations representation to the company before her election.
Jim Turner of the News Service of Florida contributed to this story.


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Tom Cruise brought London's famous Trafalgar Square to a standstill on Sunday to shoot action-packed scenes for his latest movie.
The star, who is in the U.K. capital filming latest action film All You Need Is Kill, touched down near the iconic Nelson's Column in a Royal Air Force (RAF) helicopter in full military dress.
The top tourist attraction was cordoned off and closed to the public as Cruise was joined by a number of large army tanks and extras wearing helmets and khaki ponchos.
The film, which also stars British actress Emily Blunt and Bill Paxton, is due out in 2014 and charts the story of a soldier fighting in a war with aliens.
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Get the facts about Hepatitis C
Having hepatitis C can be a transformative, extremely tough experience—especially without the right information. Healing Hepatitis C remedies that by combining the personal story of Christopher Kennedy Lawford, who unknowingly contracted the virus during his years of drug use, with the medical expertise of Dr. Diana Sylvestre, who has devoted her career to treating hepatitis C sufferers. Together they deal with the stigma and misinformation, and the fears and frustrations of this illness. Healing Hepatitis C serves as a valuable sourcebook for medical and treatment information: from what hepatitis C is to what it does, and from what to expect during treatment to how to communicate with your physician, to finding the support you need. Most of all, it walks you through the process of facing the diagnosis and treatment head-on, showing you that it is possible to get through hepatitis C—to be cured of it—without surrendering your life to it.
Together Lawford and Sylvestre offer hope, humor, and medical expertise to help patients, their friends, and families navigate the numerous challenges of hepatitis C virus education, testing, and treatment.
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[Intro: Lupe Fiasco]
Carrera (Dumb it down!)
Coolest nigga, what? (Dumb it down!)
F-N-F, up! (Dumb it down!)
(Dumb it down!)
[Verse 1: Lupe Fiasco]
I'm fearless, now hear this, I'm earless
And I'm peerless, that means I'm eyeless
Which means I'm tearless, which means my iris
Resides where my ears is, which means I'm blinded
But I'ma find it, I can feel its nearness
But I'ma veer, so I don't come near
Like a chicken or a deer, but I remember
I'm not a listener or a seer so my windshield smear
Here you steer, I really shouldn't be behind this
Clearly cause my blindness
The windshield is menstrual, the whole grill is roadkill
So trill and so sincere, yeah, I'm both them there
Took both pills when the bloke in the trench coat
And the locs in the chair had approached him here
Made it clear as a ghost or a biter of the throats in the mirror
The writer of the quotes for the ghosts
Who supplier of the notes to the living
Riveting as Rosie, pockets full of posies
Given to the mother of the deceased
Awake and at war 'til I'm resting in peace
[Hook 1: Gemini]
You going over niggas heads, Lu (Dumb it down!)
They telling me that they don't feel you (Dumb it down!)
We ain't graduate from school, nigga (Dumb it down!)
Them big words ain't cool, nigga (Dumb it down!)
Yeah I heard "Mean and Vicious," nigga (Dumb it down!)
Make a song for the bitches, nigga! (Dumb it down!)
We don't care about the weather nigga (Dumb it down!)
You'll sell more records if you (Dumb it down!)
[Verse 2: Lupe Fiasco]
And I'm mouthless, which means I'm soundless
Now as far as the hearing, I've found it
It was as far as the distance from the earring to the ground is
But the doorknockers on the ear
Of a stewardess in a Lear, she's fine and she's flying
I feel I'm flying by 'em, cause my mind's on cloud nine
And in a mine at the same time
Pimps see the wings on the Underground King
Who's also Klingon, to infinity and beyond
Something really stinks, but I Sphinx like Leon
Or lion in the desert
I'm flying on Pegasus, you're flying on a pheasant
Writer of the white powder, picker of the fire flowers
Spit, "hot fiya" like Dylan on Chappelle's skit
Yeah, smell it on my unicorn
Don't snort the white horse, but toot my own horn
[Hook 2: Graham Burris]
You've been shedding too much light, Lu (Dumb it down!)
You're makin 'em wanna do right, Lu (Dumb it down!)
They're gettin' self-esteem, Lu (Dumb it down!)
These girls are trying to be queens, Lu (Dumb it down!)
They're trying to graduate from school, Lu (Dumb it down!)
They're startin' to think that smart is cool, Lu (Dumb it down!)
They're trying to get up out the hood, Lu (Dumb it down!)
I'll tell you what you should do (Dumb it down!)
[Verse 3: Lupe Fiasco]
And I'm brainless, which means I'm headless
Like Ichabod Crane is
Or foreplay-less sex is, which makes me saneless
With no neck left to hang the chain with
Which makes me necklace-less, like a necklace theft
And I ain't used my headrest yet
They said they need proof like a vestless chest
About the best-fed F-F jet in the nest
Who exudes confidence and excess depth
Even Scuba Steve would find it hard to breathe
Around these leagues; my snorkel is a tuba
Lu the ruler around these seas
Westside Poseidon, Westside beside 'em
Chest-high and rising, almost touching the knees
Of stewardess and the pilot, lucky they make ya fly with
Personal floating devices, tricks falling out of my sleeves
David Blaine, make it rain
You make a boat, I make a plane
Then, I pull the plug and I make it drain
Until I feel like flowing and filling it up again
[Hook 3: Gemini]
You putting me to sleep, nigga (Dumb it down!)
'S'why you ain't popping in the streets, nigga! (Dumb it down!)
You ain't winning no awards nigga! (Dumb it down!)
Robots and skateboards, nigga?! (Dumb it down!)
GQ Man of the Year, G? (Dumb it down!)
Shit ain't rocking over here, B (Dumb it down!)
Won't you talk about your cars nigga? (Dumb it down!)
What the fuck is Goyard nigga (Dumb it down!)
Make it rain for the chicks (Dumb it down!)
Po' CHAMPAGNE on a bitch! (Dumb it down!)
What the fuck is WRONG WITH YOU?! (Dumb it down!)
...How can I get on a song with you? (Dumb it down!)
[Outro: Gemini]
Look B, here's my main, my two-way
Uh, what should I, ah, here take this
That right there, fuck what my boys'll talk about me, nigga
Nigga, you hot to me! I like you! (Dumb it down!)
[Outro 2: Lupe Fiasco]
Bishop G, they told me I should come down, cousin
But I flatly refuse: I ain't dumb down nothing!
A sprawling polemic about the pressures to simplify one's lyrics to appeal to the mainstream – Lupe will have none of it.
It is a song Russian novel-esque in its depth, and rich with references: 3 different hooks, lengthy verses, one intro, and multiple outros.
This song, among others, is why we have dubbed Lupe the RapGenius™ King of Lyrical Trickiness


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Crime Prevention: Protecting Your Privacy
Keeping an Eye on Your Private Information
PamphletsDownload the printable pamphlet.
Email, the Internet, automated teller machines (ATMs), online banking, cell phones, long-distance carriers, and credit cards make our lives more efficient. However, as our lives become more integrated with technology, keeping our private information confidential becomes more difficult. Electronic transactions can leave you vulnerable to identity theft and other types of fraud. Following a few simple tips can help you keep your private information safe.
Passwords are often required to access information from financial, medical, and other institutions. Hackers have sophisticated tools for cracking passwords. Here are some tips for creating and protecting your passwords.
Select at least eight characters, including a combination of letters, numbers, and symbols that you can remember but that others won't easily guess.
Do not use your mother's maiden name, spouse's name, last four digits of your Social Security number, pet's or children's names, or date of birth.
Do not use a word that can be found in the dictionary in any language.
Create a new password for every website or login that requests one. If that is impractical, create a few hard-to-guess passwords and use those at sites you want to keep most secure. Create easier-to-remember passwords to use at less important sites.
Change your passwords regularly — at least once a month.
Memorize your passwords; if you must write them down, don't carry them in your wallet or leave them in an unprotected place, including a computer file.
If you have the option of letting your computer remember a password for you, don't do it.
Do not share your passwords with family members, friends, or colleagues.
If you are logging into an ATM or other computer, make sure no one is looking over your shoulder as you enter your password.
Personal Identification Numbers
The personal identification number (PIN) is one method used by banks and phone companies to protect your account from unauthorized access. A PIN is a confidential code issued to the cardholder to permit access to that account. You can protect your PIN number by following these tips:
Memorize your PIN number and do not give it to anyone, including family members or bank employees.
Never write your PIN on ATM or long-distance calling cards; do not carry your PIN number in your purse or wallet.
When using an ATM machine or public telephone, position yourself in front of the ATM keyboard or phone to prevent anyone from observing your PIN as you enter it.
Do not leave your receipt behind when you use an ATM machine; criminals can use them to get your account number.
If a bank or other institution assigns you a PIN number that is the last four digits of your Social Security number, have it changed to a new number.
Social Security Numbers
Some businesses and government agencies believe that using your Social Security number (SSN) is the most accurate way to store and retrieve information. But your Social Security number is also the prime target of criminals interested in committing identity theft and other crimes. Therefore, it is essential that you protect your SSN.
Release your SSN only when it is absolutely necessary. Employers need your SSN to report your earnings to the IRS, but law enforcement does not need it to issue you a parking permit.
Do not carry your Social Security card in your wallet or purse unless you need it for a specific situation, such as the first day of a new job.
Do not print your SSN on checks or business cards.
If possible, do not put your SSN on job applications.
If asked to provide your SSN online, look for the closed padlock symbol on the bottom of the page, and read the company's privacy policy on how it safeguards your personal information.
Do not respond to unsolicited electronic mail messages in which your SSN and other personal information are requested. No reputable company or government agency sends unsolicited email messages to request sensitive personal data.
If a private business requests your SSN, suggest alternatives like your driver's license number (unless your driver's license number is your SSN).
If your state's Department of Motor Vehicles uses the SSN as the driver's license number, ask for an alternate number.
Credit Cards
If you shop online or over the phone, you may pay by credit card. Because you cannot use the physical card, you will probably give your credit card number, including the expiration date, over the phone or Internet. If these numbers fall into the wrong hands, you may find unauthorized charges on your next credit card statement.
Do business only with companies you know;do not give out your credit card number to make a purchase or reservation unless you initiated the transaction.
Shop only at secure websites that use encryption software to transfer data from your computer to the merchant and that have strong privacy and security policies.
Do not respond to emails asking you to "update"your credit card information even if they appear to be from the company that issued you the credit card. Call the company directly to verify what information is needed.
If you received pre approved credit card offers in the mail, do not throw them in the trash without shredding them first.
If you are expecting new credit cards in the mail and they do not arrive, or you do not receive your bills at the expected time, call the credit card issuer immediately.
Check your credit card bills carefully for several months after purchasing on the Internet. If you find purchases you did not make, immediately contact the credit card company and file a dispute claim.
Get a copy of your credit report once a year and review it for any unexpected activity.
Reporting a Problem
If there are unauthorized charges on your credit card statement or withdrawals from your bank account, notify the police and the financial institution immediately. If you are a victim of identity theft, file a police report;file an online complaint with the Federal Trade Commission at http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/microsites/idtheft/; notify the three major credit card bureaus: Equifax (www.equifax.com), Experian (www.experian.com), and Trans Union(www.transunion.com);and close your account.


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If you are updating the system via the internet, go to [Settings] > [System Software Update] and retry the update.
If you are updating via a USB storage device, please try updating your system via the internet by navigating to [Settings] > [System Software Update] > [Update via Internet].
If this isn't possible, please re-download the latest System Update at eu.playstation.com. You'll need to install this using a USB storage device, and the correct folder structure. Details on how to do this can be found here.
If you are still experiencing issues updating the system software, please attempt to update via Safe Mode (Option 3).


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The Ranger 7 lunar lander was the first true success in the United States' early quest to explore the moon and heralded a new era of exploration that saw dramatically more mission successes than failures. Like its predecessor, Ranger 7 was principally built to take high-resolution photographs of the moon before impacting the lunar surface.
On July 31, 1964, Ranger 7 approached the moon precisely on target and transmitted 4,308 images in the 15 minutes before it impacted the lunar surface on the northern rim of the Sea of Clouds. The images, which showed the lunar surface in stunning detail, were the harbinger of future human exploration of the moon.
Scientific Instrument(s)
- Imaging system


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PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- Obtaining an undergraduate degree opens up incredible opportunities for many young professionals. However, not all students who begin college complete their course of study; in fact, loneliness, debt and mental health issues are some of the most common reasons why students drop out of school before receiving their degree.
To combat this trend, Pace University welcomed educators from public and private colleges across the Northeast to a one-of-a-kind conference designed to examine the issue of student retention.
"It is our responsibility to make available to our students all possible resources that will support them in their university life, graduating with a college degree and tools to succeed post-graduation," said Uday Sukhatme, provost and executive vice president for Academic Affairs at Pace.
Entitled "Going the Extra Mile: Data-Driven, Student-Focused Retention Strategies that Work," the conference was held on Pace Univeristy's Pleasantville campus and drew representatives from colleges from Pennsylvania to Rhode Island. "By bringing together public and private colleges across the Northeast to share best practices, we hope we've provided educational leaders with new insights into how to make retention happen,'' said Sukhatme.
According to the National Center for Education Statistics, only 59 percent of students who began seeking a bachelor's degree at a four-year institution in Fall 2009 completed that degree within six years. Between 2010 and 2015 this rate increased by only 1 percentage point. For colleges and universities, retention has become a serious issue.
To combat this alarming trend, participants from a variety institutions discussed the tools they've used to helped boost retention and improve on-campus student life. Among the topics discussed were an examination of mental health services, substance abuse support and the development of financial incentives to keep students in school.
"Since today's incoming college students have more choices and challenges than ever when it comes to defining their college experience, dropping out or transferring has become commonplace,'' said Susan Maxam, assistant vice president for student success at Pace. "As a result, higher education institutions across the nation are finding it increasingly necessary to prioritize student retention efforts and seek strategies that serve students more effectively."


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Written for Huffington Post by Steve Early
In 2008, millions of Obama-for-president volunteers got fired up about electoral politics in a way they hadn't been before. The incoming president's 12 million strong army of active online supports threatened to upend the balance of power in Washington — and Obama promised to do just that.
Instead, the administration consciously chose a different route, working the inside game and letting the powerful list linger, as former White House official Van Jones lays out in his memoir.
For a glimpse at the road not taken, look no further than Torie Osborn. Read more…


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Twitterrific 5 for iOS Now Available
Twitter client Twitterrific has reached version five, and is now available for iOS devices.
The app has been completely overhauled and redesigned. It now offers a very customizable user interface, giving user the ability to change the overall theme, as well as font, photo size, line spacing and other details.
Other notable features include support for gestures, syncing of timeline positions between several devices via iCloud and super-fast account switching.
The app is not without its flaws, at least for power users, who will miss the lack of push notifications, profile editing and list management. Its speed and design, however, will definitely appeal to many users looking for an alternative to the official Twitter client.
Twitterrific is currently available for $2.99 (50% less than the regular price) over at the Apple App Store.
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Hand drawn and painted by Sophie Stephens.
No message is printed inside these cards.
Card Material: 300g soft, textured, FSC approved 100% recycled.
Envelope: 90g ribbed brown, 100% recycled.
Wrapping: 100% biodegradable, sealed with a recycled sticker.
Printed, Packaged & Dispatched: in the UK.
For every single greeting card you buy from us 1 tree is planted, raised and protected towards permanent reforestation in Madagascar.
A6 (148mm x 105mm) Card with C6 fitted envelope.


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Masada College
Slum dwellers
HSC year: 2012, ARTEXPRESS year: 2013
Expressive form: Printmaking
I wanted to explore the ethical potential of art through the portrayal of polluted slums and their dishevelled dwellers, making visible the struggles of victims of inequality. Easily recognised images of slums and starved individuals are alluded to in order to provoke compassion. These issues of humanity are simply presented in order to reflect the lives of billions of individuals who should be on the forefront of the global psyche. The fragility and immorality of our modern civilisation is coupled with the strength of impoverished individuals. The grouping of the printed faces suggests that together these individuals can form a movement for change.
Influencing artists: Käthe Kollwitz, Hema Upadhyay
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Throwback! Scotty Gets His Thanksgiving Miracle! He Gets To Meet Legendary Dick Van Dyke Along With Carl Reiner and Michele Lee At A Q And A For The Comic! Autographs! Photos! Chim Chim Cheree!
November 28, 2019 Directors, Fanboying!, Q and A, Scotty The Music Man, Stars of the 1980's and 1990's
Scotty has been trying and trying to meet legendary actor Mr. Dick Van Dyke for what seems like at least eight years. I wish I was exaggerating. Honestly, it's been a mission for him. He was rejected one on one, in a crowed, etc… So, when I


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February Edition of Empire Magazine to Give New Preview of Half-Blood Prince Film
Dec 28, 2008
(Update: You ca now see the scan here in our galleries, thanks to reader Tracy!)
The February edition of Empire Magazine will contain a new preview of the upcoming Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. As noted on the cover (seen here), the magazine is featuring 20 films to watch for in 2009, and include Half-Blood Prince. The magazine will also feature "Green Zone" starring Jason Isaacs (Lucius Malfoy) and Brendan Gleeson (MadEye Moody). If anyone has scans, please send them in!
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Motoring enthusiasts across Britain mourned the passing of the Monaro. The only Australian-built car to be sold in the UK offered raw and exciting performance thanks to its 6.0-litre V8 and rear-wheel drive set up.
But the thunder from down under hasn't stopped yet - in fact it's only going to get louder. Vauxhall has announced the arrival of a new Aussie musclecar - the VXR8 - and it's more powerful and exciting than even the legendary Monaro.
The dramatic-looking new saloon is powered by the same 6.0-litre V8 as the outgoing Monaro VXR, but revisions to the engine have made it even more efficient. It now develops a massive 420PS and 550Nm of torque, giving it enough grunt to sprint from 0-60mph in just 4.9 seconds. No other supercar offers this sort of power for anywhere near the VXR8's price.
Yet the VXR8, based on Australia 's Holden HSV Clubsport R8, offers more in the way of practicality than the outgoing Monaro, with four doors and space for all the family.
Although practical, with a spacious boot, comfortable, long-legged cruising ability and luxuries such as climate control and leather trim, the VXR8 is certainly no softie. Driver aids such as the stability system and traction control can be turned off at the flick of a switch - perfect for drivers who want to hone their skills on a track day!
And VXR8 goes as well as it stops, too, with powerful 365mm front disc brakes that slow the car down from 60mph to a standstill faster than a Lamborghini Murcielago or BMW M5.
In response to customer demand, the VXR8 will also be the first VXR model to be offered with an automatic gearbox. In order to maintain the control which VXR buyers require, the optional £1,400 self-shifter has a manual override and a sport setting which ensure the performance isn't blunted - in fact the auto is only half a second slower to 60mph than the manual!
Satellite navigation and 20-inch wheels will be offered as options for those who want to make their VXR8 look more distinctive and help find their way to the best driving roads. Even with all the option boxes ticked however, the VXR8 is still around half the price of other cars with comparable performance. As all fast car fans know, Aussie rules…….
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Alzheimer's Researchers Hope to Provide an Earlier Diagnosis
One of the biggest challenges with Alzheimer's disease (AD) is that by the time physicians can detect behavioral changes, the disease has already begun its irreversibly destructive course. Scientists know toxic brain lesions created by amyloid beta and tau proteins are involved. Yet, emerging therapies targeting these lesions have failed in recent clinical trials. These findings suggest that successful treatments will require diagnosis of disease at its earliest stages.
Drug discovery for Alzheimer's, dementia, and traumatic brain injury diagnoses
Now, by using computer-aided drug discovery, an Ohio State University molecular biochemist and molecular imaging chemist are collaborating to create an imaging chemical that attaches predominantly to tau-bearing lesions in living brain. Their hope is that the "designer" tracer will open the door for earlier diagnosis — and better treatments for Alzheimer's, frontotemporal dementia and traumatic brain injuries like those suffered by professional athletes, all conditions in which tangled tau filaments accumulate in brain tissue.
"We're creating agents that are specifically engineered to bind the surface of aggregated tau proteins so that we can see where and how much tau is collecting in the brain," said Jeff Kuret, professor of molecular and cellular biochemistry at The Ohio State University College of Medicine. "We think the "tau signature" can be used to improve diagnosis and staging of disease."
The study's co-investigator, Michael Tweedle, a professor of radiology at Ohio State's College of Medicine, notes that there may be more advantages to being able to image tau.
"Unlike beta amyloid, tau appears in specific brain regions in Alzheimer's," said Tweedle. "With a better view of how tau is distinct from amyloid, we'll be able to create a much more accurate view of disease staging, and do a much better job getting the right therapeutics into the right populations at the right time."
Tweedle notes that there are no drugs currently available that target tau, but that several are in development. Both investigators emphasized that being able to image tau in a living brain could be critical for identifying individuals that could benefit from tau-tackling drugs as they move into clinical trials.
Grant awarded by Ohio State's Center for Clinical and Translational Science
The search for tau selective neuroimaging agents is proceeding with the help of a pilot grant awarded to the team by Ohio State's Center for Clinical and Translational Science (CCTS). The award provided them with the funds needed to synthesize candidate radiotracers for testing. The team then received funding from the Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundation to test how the compounds distribute throughout the body. This work also leverages several CCTS-funded core resources. So far, the team has prepared 12 ligands that have promising binding affinity for tau aggregates.
"It's an iterative process, and each step gives us new information on what we need to be looking for," said Tweedle. "Now we know what parts of the molecule to alter while trying to retain other good qualities."
Tauopathies are neurodegenerative diseases associated with the accumulation of tau protein "tangles" in the human brain. Alzheimer's disease is one of the most common tauopathies, but tau aggregates are also found in certain forms of frontotemporal dementia as well as traumatic brain injuries. Alzheimer's disease has become one of the most common disorders in the aging population, and is predicted to be a major driver of health care costs in the coming decades.
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In February 2012, the number of new houses consented continued to trend upward, but the rate has slowed in recent months, Statistics New Zealand said today.
The trend for the number of new houses, including apartments, has risen 23 percent since April 2011, the lowest point in its 30-year history.
After seasonal fluctuations were removed, housing consents fell 6.7 percent in February, after rising 8.1 percent in the month before.
"February's decrease partly offset the January increase, which was due to the relatively large number of apartments approved in January," industry and labour statistics manager Blair Cardno said. "As a result, February's level is similar to December's."
Housing consent numbers for February 2012, compared with February 2011, were:
More new houses were consented in 11 of New Zealand's 16 regions, in February 2012 compared with February 2011. While Canterbury showed the largest regional increase (up 112, to 260 new houses), this reflected the low number approved last year, likely due to the major earthquake on 22 February 2011.
In Canterbury, earthquake-related building consents totalled $41 million in February 2012. Of this, $30 million was for non-residential work, and $11 million was for residential work, including 27 new houses.
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Implements Additional Cost Reductions Estimated at More Than $3 Million Annually
Reiterates Annual Outlook and Long-term Targets
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 10, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Xplore Technologies Corp. (NASDAQ:XPLR), a global leader in rugged computing, today reported results for its fiscal 2017 first quarter ended June 30, 2016.
Fiscal First Quarter and Recent Highlights:
- Reported revenue of $16.5 million, reflecting what the company believes is a short-term global slowdown in rugged tablet sales and the pushout of delivery for a significant communications customer order;
- Achieved gross margin of 29.5%, in line with expectations;
- Initiated annualized operating cost reductions in excess of $3 million through a combination of headcount adjustments announced at the start of the quarter plus additional headcount and non-headcount actions;
- Reduced total operating expenses to $6.4 million in the quarter; and
- Reported a GAAP net loss of $1.7 million, or ($0.16) per share, and adjusted negative EBITDA of $1.1 million.
"As released in our preliminary results and outlook announcement, revenue in the first fiscal quarter reflected a more than seasonal decline due to what we believe is a short-term global slowdown in rugged tablet sales and the pushout of a large order from a communications customer," said Philip Sassower, chairman and chief executive officer for Xplore. "While revenue in our business can be lumpy from quarter to quarter, we remain committed to our long-term goals to gain further share in the global rugged tablet market and lead expansion into new vertical markets. To that end, we are currently in discussions for multiple large opportunities with both existing and new customers. We are also investing in our sales channel to maximize the return from our distributor and reseller relationships, including forward stocking select versions of our platforms for quicker delivery to global customers."
"After five years of above-market revenue growth that moved Xplore to the #2 market share position, we have initiated aggressive cost reductions to transform us from a negative earnings company to one of profitable operations through all market cycles," said Mark Holleran, president and chief operating officer for Xplore. "Since the start of this fiscal year, we have cut operating expenses by more than $3 million on an annualized basis through a combination of headcount reductions and other cost initiatives. We believe these actions will position Xplore to be at or near breakeven in fiscal 2017 based on our current full-year revenue outlook of $85 to $95 million, subject to strategic decisions around product development or one-time investments in the business. We believe these changes also create opportunities for substantially improved profitability and greater value for our stockholders as we continue to execute on our revenue growth strategies."
Fiscal 2016 Financial Results
Xplore reported revenue of $16.5 million for the fiscal first quarter ended June 30, 2016, in line with the company's pre-announcement and outlook release issued July 12, 2016. This compared to revenue of $20.6 million in the fiscal fourth quarter of 2016 and $24.0 million in the year-ago first quarter, which was the first reporting period that included the Motion Computing assets we acquired last April. The decrease in revenue reflected greater than typical seasonality driven by an industry-wide slowdown in rugged tablet sales, plus the effect of a large customer that has delayed shipment and a temporary slowdown in European sales related in part to uncertainty around the impact of Brexit.
Gross profit in the first quarter was $4.9 million, or 29.5% of revenue, in line with the company's expectations, compared to $6.2 million, or 30.3% of revenue, in the preceding quarter and $8.2 million, or 33.9% of revenue, in the prior year first quarter. The change in gross margin was primarily attributable to changes in product mix.
Total operating expenses for the first quarter decreased to $6.4 million, declining 11.1% from $7.2 million in the preceding quarter and 17.9% from $7.8 million in the year-ago quarter. The estimated $3 million decline in annualized operating expenses reflects headcount reductions initiated at the start of the first quarter, estimated at approximately $2 million per year, additional cost saving initiatives and completion of the amortization of non-cash compensation issued in prior periods. These savings are in addition to approximately $3 million in annualized cost reductions previously undertaken in the second quarter of fiscal 2017. A portion of the cost reduction benefit is being reinvested in sales, marketing and channel and distributor development to drive future revenue growth.
For the quarter, Xplore reported net loss of $1.7 million, or $0.16 per basic share, compared to net loss of $1.1 million, or $0.09 per basic share, in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2016 and a net loss of $0.2 million, or $0.02 per share, in the prior year first quarter.
EBITDA adjusted for non-cash compensation and historical integration costs was negative $1.1 million, compared to negative adjusted EBITDA of $0.1 million in the fiscal fourth quarter 2016, and a positive $1.4 million in the prior year first quarter. Non-cash compensation declined to $175,000 in the first quarter, from $522,000 in the preceding quarter and $607,000 in the prior year first quarter. The prior year first quarter also included $670,000 in integration costs related to the acquisition of Motion Computing assets. A reconciliation is provided in the tables included in this release.
Cash Flow and Balance Sheet
Net cash used in operating activities was $6.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2016, compared to $3.6 million in the prior year quarter. At quarter end, cash was $4.4 million and short-term debt increased to $6.7 million. The increase in net cash used by operating activities and short term borrowing reflects the operating loss, changes in accounts receivable and accounts payable, as well as a $6.3 million increase in inventory, to $21.1 million, in anticipation of orders that were expected to ship during the quarter, but which have been delayed, as well as the need to take on larger shipments to meet minimum order quantities for various products. This inventory is expected to be sold in the coming two quarters.
For fiscal 2017, Xplore continues to anticipate revenue to range between $85 million and $95 million, reflecting the impact of what the company believes is a temporary global slowdown in the rugged tablet market and shipment delays experienced during the first fiscal quarter. Gross margin for the fiscal year is expected to be between 28% and 30%. Reflecting the company's cost reductions, operating expenses are expected to be approximately $27-29 million. Based on these estimates, the company anticipates net income at or near breakeven for the full year.
Additionally, Xplore continues to anticipate significant bottom line contribution from sales growth beyond its fiscal year 2017 revenue targets, reflecting both efficiencies of scale provided by such growth and the reduced operating cost structure recently initiated. As such, the company reiterated the following business operating targets as revenue scales to a $120 million run-rate, assuming both organic growth and cost reduction initiatives are achieved in future periods: gross margin 28-30%, operating margin 8-10%, profit margin 6-8% and EBITDA margin 9-11%.
Conference Call
The company will conduct a conference call and webcast to review the results on Wednesday, August 10, 2016, at 4:30 p.m. ET. Interested parties in the United States can access the call by dialing 877-269-7756; interested parties outside the United States can access the call by dialing +1-201-689-7817. A live and archived webcast will be available online in the investor relations section of Xplore's website at www.xploretech.com. A replay of the conference call will be available until 5 p.m. ET on September 10, 2016, by calling 877-660-6853 from the United States or 201-612-7415 from outside the United States and entering conference ID number 13642570.
About Xplore Technologies
Established in 1996, Xplore Technologies Corp. is the #2 provider of rugged tablet PCs worldwide. With its recent acquisition of the Motion product line, the company now delivers the broadest range of rugged Windows and Android tablets available in the market. The company's award-winning tablet PCs are among the most powerful and longest lasting in their class – able to withstand nearly any hazardous condition or environmental extreme – and are purpose-built for the unique workflow demands of critical industries including oil & gas, utilities, telecommunications, government, military, public safety, manufacturing, distribution, and healthcare. Xplore's products are sold and serviced on a global basis across the Americas, Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Asia Pacific regions. For more information, visit the Xplore Technologies website at www.xploretech.com . Follow us on Twitter , Facebook , LinkedIn , Vimeo and YouTube .


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Lzip is a lossless data compressor with a user interface similar to the one of gzip or bzip2. Lzip can compress about as fast as gzip (lzip -0) or compress most files more than bzip2 (lzip -9). Decompression speed is intermediate between gzip and bzip2. Lzip is better than gzip and bzip2 from a data recovery perspective. Lzip has been designed, written, and tested with great care to replace gzip and bzip2 as the standard general-purpose compressed format for unix-like systems.
The lzip file format is designed for data sharing and long-term archiving, taking into account both data integrity and decoder availability:
A nice feature of the lzip format is that a corrupt byte is easier to repair the nearer it is from the beginning of the file. Therefore, with the help of lziprecover, losing an entire archive just because of a corrupt byte near the beginning is a thing of the past.
Lzip uses the same well-defined exit status values used by bzip2, which makes it safer than compressors returning ambiguous warning values (like gzip) when it is used as a back end for other programs like tar or zutils.
Benchmark - Some tests showing how well lzip can replace gzip and bzip2 as general purpose compressor for unix-like systems from a performance point of view.
Quality assurance - Design, development and testing of lzip.
The lzip format (slides) - Talk given at the GNU Hackers Meeting 2019.
Xz format inadequate for long-term archiving - This article describes the reasons why you should switch to lzip if you are using xz for anything other than compressing short-lived executables.
Lzip will automatically use for each file the largest dictionary size that does not exceed neither the file size nor the limit given. Keep in mind that the decompression memory requirement is affected at compression time by the choice of dictionary size limit.
When compressing, lzip replaces every file given in the command line with a compressed version of itself, with the name "original_name.lz".
(De)compressing a file is much like copying or moving it; therefore lzip preserves the access and modification dates, permissions, and, when possible, ownership of the file just as "cp -p" does. (If the user ID or the group ID can't be duplicated, the file permission bits S_ISUID and S_ISGID are cleared).
Lzip is able to read from some types of non regular files if the option '--stdout' is specified.
If no file names are specified, lzip compresses (or decompresses) from standard input to standard output. In this case, lzip will decline to write compressed output to a terminal, as this would be entirely incomprehensible and therefore pointless.
Lzip will correctly decompress a file which is the concatenation of two or more compressed files. The result is the concatenation of the corresponding decompressed files. Integrity testing of concatenated compressed files is also supported.
Lzip can produce multimember files, and lziprecover can safely recover the undamaged members in case of file damage. Lzip can also split the compressed output in volumes of a given size, even when reading from standard input. This allows the direct creation of multivolume compressed tar archives.
Lzip is able to compress and decompress streams of unlimited size by automatically creating multimember output. The members so created are large, about 2 PiB each.
In spite of its name (Lempel-Ziv-Markov chain-Algorithm), LZMA is not a concrete algorithm; it is more like "any algorithm using the LZMA coding scheme". For example, the option '-0' of lzip uses the scheme in almost the simplest way possible; issuing the longest match it can find, or a literal byte if it can't find a match. Inversely, a much more elaborated way of finding coding sequences of minimum size than the one currently used by lzip could be developed, and the resulting sequence could also be coded using the LZMA coding scheme.
Lzip currently implements two variants of the LZMA algorithm; fast (used by option '-0') and normal (used by all other compression levels).
The high compression of LZMA comes from combining two basic, well-proven compression ideas: sliding dictionaries (LZ77/78) and markov models (the thing used by every compression algorithm that uses a range encoder or similar order-0 entropy coder as its last stage) with segregation of contexts according to what the bits are used for.
The ideas embodied in lzip are due to (at least) the following people: Abraham Lempel and Jacob Ziv (for the LZ algorithm), Andrey Markov (for the definition of Markov chains), G.N.N. Martin (for the definition of range encoding), Igor Pavlov (for putting all the above together in LZMA), and Julian Seward (for bzip2's CLI).
Plzip - A multi-threaded compressor using the lzip file format.
Lzlib - A compression library for the lzip file format, written in C.
Lunzip - A decompressor for lzip files, written in C.
Clzip - A C implementation of lzip for systems lacking a C++ compiler.
Lziprecover - A data recovery tool and decompressor for the lzip format.
Zutils - Replacement for zcat, zdiff, zgrep, etc, that understands lzip, bzip2 and gzip formats.
Pdlzip - A limited, "public domain" C implementation of the lzip data compressor, intended for those who can't distribute GPL licensed Free Software. Pdlzip is also able to decompress legacy lzma-alone (.lzma) files.
Lzd - An educational decompressor for the lzip format.
Xlunzip - A test tool for the lzip_decompress linux module.
Tarlz - An archiver with multimember lzip compression.
The manual is available in the info system of the GNU Operating System. Use info to access the top level info page. Use info lzip to access the lzip section directly.
An online manual for lzip can be found here.
The latest released version of lzip can be found at http://download.savannah.gnu.org/releases/lzip/. You may also subscribe to lzip-bug and receive an email every time a new version is released.
A Windows32 port of lzip can be downloaded from the Savannah download link just above. More ports of lzip for Windows can be found in the Links section below. A Windows port (32 and 64 bits) of plzip can be downloaded from the plzip page above.
Once lzip is installed, the files from archive "
foo.tar.lz" can
be extracted using the commands "
tar -xf foo.tar.lz"
lzip -cd foo.tar.lz | tar -xf -".
For general discussion of bugs in lzip the mailing list firstname.lastname@example.com is the most appropriate forum. Please send messages as plain text. Please do not send messages encoded as HTML nor encoded as base64 MIME nor included as multiple formats. Please include a descriptive subject line. If all of the subject are "bug in lzip" it is impossible to differentiate them.
An archive of the bug report mailing list is available at http://lists.gnu.org/mailman/listinfo/lzip-bug.
To contact the author, either to report a bug or to contribute fixes or improvements, send mail to email@example.com. Please send messages as plain text. If posting patches they should be in unified diff format against the latest version. They should include a text description.
See also the lzip project page at Savannah.
7-Zip ZStandard Edition - A version of 7-Zip with lzip decompression support built in.
Atool, Patool - Command line archive managers that understand lzip files.
GNU Automake - A Makefile generator able to create lzip-compressed tarballs.
Documentation as an indicator of code quality - A different review of lzip.
Dragora GNU/Linux - A GNU/Linux distribution using lzip in its package system.
Easylzma - C library and tools for lzip and lzma-alone file formats.
File Roller - An archive manager for GNOME that understands lzip files.
Lesspipe.sh - View the contents of lzipped files with the pager less.
Libarchive - Multi-format archive and compression library with lzip support.
Littleutils - Convert your files to lzip format.
Man-db - An implementation of the Unix man command able to read lzipped pages.
Midnight Commander - A visual file manager that understands lzip files.
RPM - RPM Package Manager that uses lzip to compress packages.
GNU Tar - Automatically create and extract lzip-compressed tar archives.
GNU Texinfo - The GNU Documentation System understands lzip-compressed manuals.
Z - A simple, safe and convenient front-end for lzip, bzip2 and gzip.
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The IdeasTap and Magnum Photographic Award 2014
May 14, 2014
images courtesy of alumni winners Marco Kessler, Maria Gruzdeva, Roman Sakovich, Pierfrancesco Celada and Alice Myers.
The fourth annual IdeasTap Photographic Award is now open – and this year, for the first time, it is open to all photographers aged 16+ worldwide.
The IdeasTap and Magnum Photographic Award is aimed at identifying, showcasing and celebrating documentary photographers. Run in partnership with Magnum Photos, it's the ultimate competition for emerging photographers – with prizes including £5,000 cash, £1,500 project funding, mentoring from Magnum photographers and the chance to work at Magnum's offices in London or New York.
For more information or to apply visit: http://www.ideastap.com/photographicaward.
The deadline for entries is 17 July 2014.
Award categories and prizes
The Photographic Award has three overall winners (one from each category), but also offers opportunities to 18 shortlisted image-makers (six from each category). All 18 shortlisted applicants receive a mentoring session with a Magnum photographer and over six weeks, they are encouraged to enhance and develop their projects. Their photographs are framed and included in an exhibition in the autumn.
At the exhibition, nine finalists are selected by a panel of leading photographic experts; three from each category. The six finalists each receive £1,500 to shoot their dream project and receive a second mentoring session with an industry focus. Finally, a winner is picked from each category. The overall winners of the Award each receive £5,000 and paid internship placements with Magnum in London or New York.
Award history
IdeasTap has been working with Magnum Photos on this groundbreaking fund for the past four years, supporting talented emerging photographers to take their careers to the next level. The award has developed and expanded with each year, in response to feedback from the photographic community. We've introduced a 31+ age category and for the first time this year, an international category – opening the opportunity up to more photographers than ever before.
Our support for the winners doesn't end with the final £5,000, however – we continue to invest in them for the next three years, exhibiting their work and offering them access to mentors from the professional world.
The result is a truly unique and long term photographic exchange.
Previous Winners
Pierfrancesco Celada won the award in 2010 for his work on Japanese global megacities, Japan, I wish I knew your name. The 2011 winners were Maria Gruzdeva (16-22 age category) and Roman Sakovich (23-30 category). Maria's project looked at life in Russia's border territories, while Roman focused on post-Soviet architecture in Lithuania.
Most recently, in 2012, Marco Kesseler and Alice Myers took the prizes in the younger and older categories respectively. Marco's project explored the political situation in Belarus and Alice's was a personal take on the status of asylum seekers in Calais.
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We have reached the SHOTY Final. It's probably the one we should have expected all along.
It has been a winding road, but it's down to two: No. 1 seed Buzz Bissinger vs. No. 11 seed Baby Mangino. Voting will be open until next Sunday evening. Let's take a look at the competitors, one last time. We'll also check in on the voting as the week goes along as well.
No. 1 Buzz Bissinger
Made up.
Entered the Hall of Fame.
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Award-winning screenwriter and director Nora Ephron died Tuesday in a New York hospital after a private battle with myeloid leukemia, NBC News confirmed. She was 71.
News of Ephron's illness did not break until Tuesday afternoon when her friend, columnist Liz Smith, prematurely penned a moving remembrance that appeared briefly on wowowow.com.
"People who never dreamed she was ill, are crestfallen. Amazed. Stunned," Smith wrote. "I won't say, 'Rest in peace, Nora' -- I will just ask 'What the hell will we do without you?'"
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Ephron's representatives quickly shot down buzz that she had died. Smith explained to The Hollywood Reporter and The Associated Press that she wrote the peice after Ephron's son, Jacob Bernstein, told her that his mother was gravely ill and that her funeral was being prepared for Thursday.
Hours later, Ephron's friend Richard Cohen confirmed her death to The Washington Post, which reported she died of complications from the illness she had been battling for the last six years.
In a statement, her family wrote that she died at New York Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center "surrounded by her family."
Ephron started her career as a journalist but earned Hollywood fame for the screenplays of "When Harry Met Sally" and "Sleepless in Seattle." The latter film Ephron also directed. She was nominated for the Academy Award for original screenplay for both films and was also nominated in the same category for "Silkwood."
Ephron was born in New York City to screenwriting parents but grew up in Beverly Hills from the age of 4 following her family's move to California. She graduated from Wellesley College in 1962 with a degree in journalism and moved back to New York where she went on to hold writing postions at publications including Newsweek, the New York Post, Esquire and the New York Times Magazine.
Through her regular essays in Esquire, Ephron earned a readership that appreciated her humerous, yet forthright take on subjects like food, sex, relationships and New York City. Many of these essays were collected and republished in book form: "Crazy Salad," Wallflower at the Orgy" and "Scribble Scribble".
This honest approach to writing and celebration of strong female characters helped make 1989's "When Harry Met Sally" an international hit. Her take on romance and the social mores of late 80's America - the film starred Meg Ryan and Billy Crystal - catapulted her into the Hollywood stratosphere.
Ephron made her directorial debut with the comedy "This Is My Life" in 1992, but did not achieve the same success of "When Harry Met Sally" until 1993's "Sleepless in Seattle," which she directed and co-wrote. Her other film writing credits include "You've Got Mail," "Cookie," "Silkwood" and 2009's "Julie & Julia," which she also directed.
She was formerly married to novelist Dan Greenburg, Watergate investigative journalist Carl Bernstein (she based "Heartburn" on their marriage and subsequent divorce - the couple had two children), and was wed to journalist and screenwriter Nicholas Pileggi at the time of her death.
A prolific writer, Ephron continued to publish numerous books and plays and blogged for the Huffington Post through 2011. Her latest novel, "I Remember Nothing and Other Reflections" was published in March.


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BLS – The relationship between the housing and labor market crises and doubling up: an MSA-level analysis, 2005–2011. August 2013
"It is now well established that the U.S. housing market crisis preceded the labor market crisis and that, in the wake of these crises, doubling up and cohabitation increased and homeownership fell. What is less clear, however, is what happened at the subnational level. This article reports on (1) how the length, severity, and relative timing of both the housing and labor market crises varied by metropolitan statistical area (MSA), and (2) the association between the timing of these crises and changes in homeownership and doubling up at the MSA level. The analysis uses data on 353 MSAs, with a focus on 12 MSAs, for the period from 2005 (precrisis) to 2011. MSAs are categorized into those where the housing market declined first, those where the labor market declined first, and those where the events were concurrent. The analysis reveals that (1) in the majority of MSAs, the labor market declined first, contrary to the national pattern and the experience of the vast majority of large MSAs; (2) there is a clear relationship between greater regional housing distress and falling homeownership rates; and (3) somewhat surprisingly, the association between changes in doubling up and these crises is fairly weak at the MSA level."


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Rumor has it that Disney has been quietly developing a sequel to its '90s Halloween classic Hocus Pocus. The original film starred Bette Midler, Kathy Najimy and Sarah Jessica Parker as a trio of sister witches resurrected on Halloween night in Salem, Massachusetts, who begin wrecking havoc on the town. It's up to teenagers Max (Omri Katz) and Allison (Vinessa Shaw), and a young Thora Birch who plays Max's younger sister Dani, to thwart them.
The film is a staple of a certain (mine) generation's collective memory. It's not hard to remember it, either, since the Disney channel has had it in reruns almost every Halloween season for the last decade. As for the potential sequel, there's not much yet to go on, but hit the jump for a few tidbits.
According to Moviehole, the film will be titled Hocus Pocus 2: Rise of the Elderwitch. There's a presumption that the new film will focus on an entirely new set of characters and situations, since most of the original cast has either gone on to much bigger things, or faded entirely from view. What kid now would appreciate that the film stars Omri Katz, studly star of Eerie, Indiana? Although probably plenty of people (adults as well as children with sudden, confusing feelings) would appreciate a return by Vinessa Shaw.
Whether the new movie would be able to touch the weird, snickering vibe of the original film (remember Binx the cat saying "Sorry I was late, I had to wait 300 years for a virgin to light the candle"? He's talking about Max, by the way) is uncertain. In one of the original trailers, where Sarah Jessica Parker is referred to as "the sexiest" witch, it's meant to look lighthearted and fun, even though it is a story of three demonic hags who sold their souls to the devil and suck the youth out of children to survive. All fun and games, right? I doubt a sequel would be half as sly. At the very least we can hope for exploding witches. That's all anybody really wants, right?


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It's graduation season, which usually presents parents with a twofold reality check, but also provides an opportunity to advisors.
For parents, there's the emotional reality check that our children grow up too fast. Then there's the financial reality check of funding our children's education. Many parents are optimistic about the ability to send their kids to college, despite the fact that Financial Finesse's research finds that only 17% of employees are actually on track to retire. According to the College Savings Foundation, 69% percent of parents are still planning to help their children pay for college. The disconnect is evident—people are prioritizing college planning over their own retirement security.
On top of it, some parents are even tapping their already invested assets to pay for their kids' college stay. A recent research poll by USA Today found that 7.4% of parents tapped their retirement savings to pay for their children's' college expenses, leaving their savings even more depleted in uncertain times. Though this number may seem trivial, it has more than doubled since before the recession.
Advisors working with clients in this position face the risk of clients tapping into assets in their retirement plans or not saving enough due to an obligation to pay for their children's college. Just as anything else you do with clients, helping your clients plan accordingly can be looked at as either a burden or as an opportunity to differentiate yourself in the industry and attract or retain clients. Going the extra mile and spending more time with your clients around college planning in the context of their overall financial plan can be a differentiator for you and can plant a seed for younger generations who one day may become a valuable client base.
I recently talked with Lynn O'Shaughnessy, author of The College Solution, who shared with me some tips advisors can use with clients in the "11th hour" college planning phase to help ensure they are educated about the priorities of retirement and college planning.
1) Take advantage of tools to help find free money
Recent legislation has provided some useful tools for consumers in college planning that go more in-depth than past tools to help parents identify free money and the best options for their kids' college decisions from a financial funding standpoint. These provide parents quick access to tools that compare colleges and university costs and determine which is best for their situations. These tools put together by the Financial Planning Association also provide a great resource for planners to direct their clients without spending too much time or emphasis on college planning and spending more time helping them allocate their investments and fund their retirement.
2) Find the true price tag of higher education
O'Shaughnessy says many parents don't realize that the more important factor in determining the cost of education is the net price of a college or university, not its sticker price. A net price is essentially the cost after all scholarships and grants are deducted. If your child goes off to a school with a sticker price of $50,000 but received a $5,000 grant from the school, along with a $2,000 state grant, the net price would drop to $43,000. She encourages parents to calculate all scholarships, grants and financial aid their student can obtain and to do extensive research to find free money in these forms.
Scott Spann, one of Financial Finesse's financial planners, has his own philosophy about this. "I think it's more important to teach your kids about how to fund college, not to show them Mom and Dad are simply going to do everything for you," he says. Spann and O'Shaughnessy agree that obtaining student loans isn't necessarily a bad thing—this can be used to teach kids a valuable financial lesson and help them take their education more seriously.
3) Check the policies and stats section of a college's website
There's a little known secret O'Shaughnessy says about information that's usually buried on most college or university websites under their "Policies and Stats" section (here's an actual example). This is where parents can find the average loan, scholarship and financial aid the school pays to students. This can help parents and their kids hone in on schools that are both financially and academically appealing.
Clients continue to expect more from their advisors, many of whom are responding by placing an increased focus on their clients' overall financial well-being to win more than just their business. Provide your clients with resources to deal with the issues important to their financial lives and reinforce the importance of prioritizing their financial security. Two-thirds of students take out college loans to pay for their education. You can help your clients make sure they're on track before they attempt to fund their child's education, no matter what their parental instinct tells them.
Check out AdvisorOne's College Special Report 2012 to find out what the Top 15 Best Paying College Degrees are and more helpful information.


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Udonis Haslem suspended for Game 6 of Heat-Pacers; Dexter Pittman banned 3 games
(CBS/AP) MIAMI - Udonis Haslem insists he meant no harm. The NBA deemed otherwise, and the Miami Heat will be without one of their co-captains when they try to close out the Indiana Pacers on Thursday night.
Haslem was suspended for Game 6 of the Miami-Indiana Eastern Conference semifinal series, a matchup where emotions boiled over in a runaway Heat victory on Tuesday night. The NBA also said Miami reserve center Dexter Pittman will miss three games in response to his flagrant foul against Indiana backup guard Lance Stephenson in the final seconds of Game 5.
Indiana's Tyler Hansbrough was not suspended, although the league upgraded his foul against Miami's Dwyane Wade to a flagrant-2 on Wednesday which, if called that way during Game 5, would have brought an automatic ejection. Hansbrough struck Wade in the head, opening a cut over his right eye. Moments later, Haslem committed a flagrant foul against Hansbrough, clearly in response to the play against Wade.
So while Haslem sits Thursday, Hansbrough may play.
"It's very disappointing, obviously," Miami forward Shane Battier said Wednesday night. "But we're a resilient group. ... The verdict process is a mystery to players, and so we don't get caught up in it. We can't control it. We know the NBA's going to do what they feel they need to do and we need to live with the consequences. So it's really out of our hands, not worth getting riled up. We're going to put together an effort that will make Udonis and Dexter proud."
The Heat lead the series 3-2, after a 115-83 win Tuesday night in a game that had the three flagrant fouls on the court, accusations of dirty play afterward and finally with Pacers team president Larry Bird telling The Indianapolis Star that his team was "soft" in Game 5.
Larry Bird calls Pacers "soft" and players agree
"I agree with his assessment. We did play soft," Indiana's Danny Granger said Wednesday. "We got smacked around. We got beat up, we got bullied, and we really didn't respond well."
Countered Miami's LeBron James, the NBA's reigning MVP: "He's just trying to amp them up. That's all. That's all it is. He knows his team isn't soft. But with them, with their backs against the wall at this point, he knows what he's doing. He's not the executive of the year for no reason."
Pittman logged only six minutes in the playoffs anyway, his presence in the postseason barely noticed until he laid out Stephenson who made at least one choke sign toward James earlier in the series with a forearm to the chin and shoulder areas. Watch the play below:
A three-game suspension is far less than what a panel of CBSSports.com writers determined for Pittman. The consensus was at least something on the level Andrew Bynum received for clotheslining J.J. Barea last postseason, something between five and 15 games.
"Hard fouls are part of the playoffs," Indiana coach Frank Vogel said Wednesday. "Fouls to the head have no place in this game, not by us, not by Miami, not by any other team in any other series. With all the concussion research that's been going on over the last few years it's a very serious matter and it just doesn't have any place in the game."
Wade sounded somewhat amused that Granger who's been whistled for three technicals in the series was one of the Pacers suggesting Haslem and Pittman should be suspended. Wade and Granger have had words during the series.
"We're not in here crying about the fouls," Wade said. "They fouled us. ... We're moving on to Game 6. We're not going to worry about what happened in Game 5. For us, it's about moving forward."
The Pacers may move forward without Granger, who sprained his left ankle in Game 5.
Granger was in flip-flops when Wednesday's practice ended, saying he was on painkillers and anti-inflammatory medication. Stephenson, who had X-rays taken to rule out any fractures to his collarbone or shoulder areas, did not practice.
"In my mind, I'm going to play," Granger said. "Elimination game, I have to play."
Vogel sounded concerned, but optimistic.
"Very much hoping he'll be available tomorrow," Vogel said. "He's a gamer. I'm thinking he'll play. But his ankle's pretty bad, so we'll see."
Vogel called Miami floppers before the series started, and it's been gritty throughout. The teams combined to shoot 66 free throws in Game 1, and there have been a combined nine technicals and flagrants called in the four games since. Tension also increased after cameras caught Stephenson making a choke sign during Indiana's Game 3 victory, and Juwan Howard confronting him about his antics before Game 4.
"It's been a physical series, started by them," Wade said.
And James said he doesn't expect things to cool down when the Pacers try to save their season in Game 6.
"I always feel like in a playoff series or certain regular-season games that a team may be trying to go for me," James said. "It's happened. I'm not saying guys are playing dirty, but certain guys say, `You know, if you hard-foul LeBron, get him off the ball, he'll stop being aggressive and things like that.' I know when it's happening and I see when it's about to happen. I'm always in protect mode. I've been hard-fouled a lot."
James said one of those situations happened in Game 5. Indiana forward David West who left Tuesday's game with what the team called a sprained knee, though he insisted Wednesday he was not hurt took exception to a play where he was knocked backward, saying a Heat player fell into his knee. On that play, replays showed West was boxed out by Battier, but it appeared no one hit West in the knee area.
Not long afterward, West fouled James, who said he saw it coming.
"He was the one on the floor and I was the one still standing," James said. "So I started laughing at that. But he tried to get me."
West said on Wednesday that if Indiana wants to force a Game 7 in Miami, it simply needs to play better on both ends than it did on Tuesday night.
"You've just got to stand your ground. I think that's the biggest thing," West said. "It was unfortunate, the play at the end of the game on Lance. But we've just got to deal with it, man up, handle it like I said, the best way you can, within the rules."


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KTM's Marc Coma Chases Another Title in Sardinia Rally
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KTM factory riders Marc Coma and four-times Dakar winner and arch rival Cyril Despres are preparing to launch a bid for victory in the Sardinia Rally that starts this weekend on the Italian island.
Coma, who has won two of four rallies held so far in the 2012 Cross Country World Championship series is looking to extend his lead and may even secure the title.
While the Spanish rider has a mathematical chance of wrapping up the title, he will be mostly looking to extend his lead to go into the final rally in Egypt later this year. The task will not be easy. Coma's successes to date in 2012 have been at two distinct desert rallies – the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge and the new Sealine Rally in neighboring Qatar. The Sardinia Rally is entirely different in terrain and characteristics. It covers 1500 km (825 km of timed stages) and is run over five days without the usual prologue. The race starts in San Teodoro on the Italian island's north east coast Sunday June 24 and finishes back at the same location on Thursday June 28.
Coma has formidable rivals for the Sardinia title amongst his own factory teammates, including French-born Despres, who has not competed in the previous two world championship events and finished second in 2011. Also ranked very high is Portuguese KTM rider Ruben Faria who is currently second in the overall rankings, trailing Coma by 14 points. Other strong candidates for the title are Poland's KTM rider Jakub Przygonski and Paulo Gonçalves of Portugal. Added to this, the second day of the rally is a marathon stage where riders are not allowed any mechanical support and this can be a 'make or break' factor in any such event.
There is a lot at stake for Coma, who topped the podium here last year. He could secure the title if he wins the event, if Faria finishes off the podium and Przygonski doesn't finish second. The character of the rally is also such that it is more akin to Enduro riding than traditional rally. Because of this, Coma will ride the KTM 450 EXC instead of his usual KTM 450 rally bike, the same machine used in the Enduro World Championship by KTM factory rider Johnny Aubert of France. Despres will rider the light and agile KTM 350 EXC used by KTM Enduro factory teammate Cristobal Guerrero and by Taddy Blazusiak, KTM's Polish Extreme Enduro rider competing in the US EnduroCross series.
Coma, a three times Dakar winner goes into the rally motivated and positive, but he says navigation is tricky and can play a crucial role. "It is the last race of the first part of the season and I want to do well there. The Sardinia Rally is a special race, with an Enduro bike and short distances. Due to its features and being very different from the ones we are used to, it will probably be one of the most difficult rounds. In these short rallies, tactics become very important."
Organizers have also announced that KTM MX1 factory rider will be a special guest at the start of the rally.


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WHISTLER — Aksel Lund Svindal of Norway, occasionally referred to as a quasi-Canadian because of his pre-season training with the Canadian alpine team, won today's men's super G at the 2010 Olympics.
Starting from the No. 19 spot on a very technically demanding course, Svindal, 27, flashed across the finish line in one minute, 30.34 seconds to knock American Bode Miller from the top spot by .28 seconds.
Lund Svindal, a two-time World Cup overall champion, made a strong comeback in 2008-09 after missing most of the 2008-09 season following a horrific crash at Beaver Creek, Colo. Then this season, he had to overcome an early knee strain and then sickness that cost him two weeks in January.
Andrew Weibrecht of the U.S., who had never made a World Cup podium in his career, was third in 1:30.65.
Erik Guay of Mont Tremblant, Que., was the top Canadian, finishing fifth in 1:30.68, an agonizing 3/100ths from the bronze medal. He also finished fifth in Monday's downhill.
"It's tough to swallow," said Guay, who made a slight mistake on the top part of the course. "It was within my grasp. It was there today.
Guay, who came into the Olympics with 22 top 10s on the World Cup circuit over the past three seasons, but only one podium, said he's getting extremely frustrated at being so close.
"I'm tired with it. There's something I've got to change, something that needs to unblock for me to just let it go and get those victories and podium finishes."
Norwegians are making a habit of winning super G gold at the Olympics.
Svindal's countryman Kjetil Andre Aamodt won three of the six gold medals in the discipline after it was introduced to the Olympic schedule at Calgary in 1988.
Svindal, a good friend of Canadian downhiller Manuel Osborne-Paradis, said he loves it in Canada and it was a treat to win gold in this country.
"For Scandanavians, it is very easy to feel good in North America, especially Canada," said Svindal. "But I'll win an Olympic gold anywhere."
While Guay was fifth, it was a tough day for North Vancouver natives Osborne-Paradis and Robbie Dixon, both of whom grew up skiing at Whistler. Both slid out during the runs and recorded dissapointing DNF's.
"Those only three positions in ski racing that really count, one, two and three," said Dixon. "Fourth and beyond really don't count.
"I came here to win and that didn't happen. It didn't go the way I wanted it and the way the rest of the country wanted it, but that's racing."


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NEA Grant News: Advocacy Update - (January 13, 2011)
NEA Launches New FY12 Grant Guidelines
Washington, D.C. - The latest grant application guidelines released today by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) include significant changes from prior years. For FY12, the Access to Artistic Excellence and Learning in the Arts for Children and Youth categories have been replaced with a new funding category called Art Works, with the sub-categories of Creation, Engagement, Livability, and Learning. The NEA promotes creativity and public access to the arts in communities across the country through direct grants to arts organizations, state funding partnerships, and national initiatives. NEA grants awarded to orchestras provide vital funding for projects that support and increase access to music in communities nationwide.
View the New FY12 NEA Guidelines
Free League Webinar: A New Approach to NEA Grants on January 24, 1pm EST
Understanding the new NEA grant guidelines is essential to preparing a successful application. To assist orchestras, the League is hosting a live webinar with experts from the NEA. Join NEA Music and Opera Director Wayne Brown and Arts Education Director Sarah Cunningham as they walk orchestras through the guideline changes, and learn everything you need to know about the new application requirements and reporting procedures. The free webinar will take place January 24 at 1pm EST.
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Note NEA Grant Deadlines and Categories
The NEA has set the following deadlines for FY12 Grants for Arts Projects applications, in the new major categories of support for organizations:
- Art Works: March 10, 2011
- Art Works: August 11, 2011
- Challenge America Fast-Track: May 26, 2011
As your orchestra considers the new grant structure and prepares for upcoming deadlines, view the NEA's helpful online overview explaining the changes to the grant categories.
View NEA FY12 Grant Category Overview
The League is a member of the Performing Arts Alliance, a coalition of national performing arts service organizations dedicated to advocating for national policies that recognize, enhance, and foster the contributions the performing arts make to America


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