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The Enterprise is threatened when a character in Data and La Forge's holodeck simulation becomes sentient.
Summary Edit
The USS Enterprise-D is awaiting the arrival of the USS Victory. Data is then summoned to engineering, where Geordi La Forge's assistant, Ensign Clancy, tells Data that he's with the Victory, which puzzles Data. Data then walks over and inquires about the Victory, since it is not here yet. La Forge shows Data a model, a replica of the original HMS Victory, which he intends to give to Captain Zimbata, with whom La Forge had previously served as an ensign.
In return for indulging him, La Forge gives Data a smoking pipe and invites him to take part in a Sherlock Holmes holographic story.
Act One Edit
Data, who has memorized all of Arthur Conan Doyle's stories of Sherlock Holmes, recognizes Holmes office and many of the trinkets in it. Data starts playing the violin and becomes in character as Holmes, while La Forge starts to read, taking on the character of John H. Watson. The story seamlessly starts with Inspector Lestrade knocking on the door. However, Data recognizes the story (Scandal in Bohemia) after only the first few moments, and immediately solves the case. La Forge abruptly freezes the program and storms out of holodeck two.
Talking over the incident in Ten Forward, La Forge explains to Data that playing through the story is part of the fun, and since Data knows all the stories, there isn't any fun. La Forge and Data are overheard by Dr. Katherine Pulaski, who states that Data, while he does have good deductive reasoning, like Holmes, doesn't understand the Human soul, unlike Holmes, and so is incapable of solving a Holmes mystery of which he doesn't already know the answer. With La Forge's suggestion that the computer could create a story in the style, Data takes this as a challenge, and invites Pulaski to join La Forge and him in another Holmes story.
Act Two Edit
This time, Data instructs the computer to create a new mystery in the Holmes style. This is less than successful, however, because the computer merely combines elements of the existing Holmes stories in a way that Data is again easily able to solve by recognition.
La Forge makes an attempt, now, and carefully instructs the computer to create a story and a character "capable of defeating Data." At that moment, a power surge is detected on the bridge by Lieutenant Worf although it quickly passes and isn't investigated. The new program runs and the three are off on their new adventure. The story takes an unexpected twist when Dr. Pulaski is actually kidnapped by Sherlock Holmes' arch-enemy, Professor James Moriarty, who now "felt like a new man" while witnessing La Forge's use of the holodeck arch earlier.
Act Three Edit
Data and La Forge track the footsteps of the kidnappers, though an unrelated murder distracts them temporarily. Moriarty has been observing them in order to learn about them.
Data spots Moriarty going into a warehouse which turns out to be his secret laboratory. Moriarty welcomes them and says he somehow knows the two are not Holmes and Watson and is able to call for the holodeck's arch, which surprises them both. Furthermore, he explains he sees images and has thoughts he doesn't understand.
Upon being given a piece of paper with something hand-drawn on it from Moriarty, Data immediately leaves the holodeck with La Forge following in confusion. "Why does it frighten you, Holmes?!" Moriarty shouts. After trying and failing to deactivate the holodeck because of an override of the holodeck protocols, Data reveals to La Forge that the drawing on the paper is a side profile of the Enterprise.
Act Four Edit
Meeting with Captain Picard and the senior officers in the observation lounge, La Forge figures out that it was his instructions to create an adversary capable of defeating Data, not Sherlock Holmes, that initiated the holodeck override control and is preventing them from ending the holodeck program. Furthermore, he has access to the computer and all related libraries. Worf suggests infiltrating the holodeck, and Riker destroying the holodeck creations directly. Troi senses a "unifying force," which prompts Data to speculate Moriarty has a consciousness, necessary to defeat him. The ship suddenly lurches due to a temporary control switch to the holodeck, revealing that Moriarty can control the ship if he wants. Picard decides that he must personally meet with him.
Meanwhile, Moriarty learns a great deal about the Enterprise from the computer, and somehow constructs a crude device that toggles attitude control in the holodeck. Pulaski deftly plays along with the program while not acknowledging that anything odd is going on. Moriarty, for his part, treats the Doctor as a guest; offering her tea while gently trying to get more information. He reveals that he can call the arch and that he suspects he is on the Enterprise.
Outside, Worf, Data and Picard dress appropriately for the scene and enter the holodeck.
Act Five Edit
Picard and Data go to the warehouse. Moriarty now seems very knowledgeable about his situation, and is convinced he has grown beyond his original programming. He asks that he continue to exist. Picard explains that it isn't possible, and that he is only a holographic image that can't exist outside the holodeck. Moriarty challenges this by asking if Data has life, using the definition "I think, therefore I am" to argue he is alive. Picard is convinced, but it still isn't possible with current technology to give him existence outside the holodeck. Moriarty accepts this and releases Pulaski and control of the ship. Picard explains that the ship's computer can store Moriarty's character indefinitely, and that the Federation would work on a way to bring Moriarty out of the holodeck. Moriarty's program is stored and ended.
Picard then goes down to engineering, where La Forge is overlooking the model of the HMS Victory which sustained minor damage during the shaking of the Enterprise by Moriarty. La Forge laments that he put the Enterprise in danger by simply misspeaking a single word, but Picard assures him that the Enterprise, like the model Victory, will soon be repaired. The USS Victory arrives for its rendezvous with the Enterprise.
Log entries Edit
Memorable quotesEdit
"Where can I reach you?"
"He can be reached at 221B Baker Street."
- - Clancy asking Data where he and Geordi La Forge will be
"Your artificial friend doesn't have a prayer of solving a Holmes mystery that he hasn't read."
- - Pulaski to La Forge after Data solves a Sherlock Holmes mystery rather quickly on the holodeck
"I'll give you credit for your vast knowledge but your circuits would just short out if you were confronted with a truly original mystery."
- - Pulaski criticizing Data again
"That dark fellow there used the word "arch" and then, I wonder… arch!"
- - Moriarty, gaining sentience
"Why does it frighten you, Holmes?!"
- - Moriarty, after he presents Data with a hand drawn Enterprise-D
"How can a character from 1890s London draw a picture of the Enterprise?"
- - Geordi La Forge
"Nice suit."
- - Riker, when Worf changes into an 1890s London outfit
"I'm a civilized abductor, Captain Picard. Civilized… but still dangerous."
- - Moriarty
"I do not want to die."
"And I do not want to kill you."
- - Moriarty and Picard
Background information Edit
Production history Edit
- Second revised final draft script: 12 October 1988 [1]
- Premiere airdate: 5 December 1988
- First UK airdate: 17 April 1991
Story and script Edit
- According to Maurice Hurley, the idea for this episode was inspired by Data's experiences in "The Big Goodbye". Hurley stated, "It wasn't a writer saying, 'Let's do this.' It was one of the people living on the Enterprise." (Captains' Logs: The Unauthorized Complete Trek Voyages, p. 174)
- This episode contains elements from and references to the Sherlock Holmes short stories A Scandal in Bohemia, The Red-Headed League, The Adventure of the Speckled Band, and The Adventure of the Bruce-Partington Plans, as well as the Holmes novel The Valley of Fear. Furthermore, Moriarty's creation being a result of La Forge requesting an opponent capable of defeating Data references Arthur Conan Doyle's creation of the same character for the short story The Final Problem – specifically, as an opponent capable of defeating Sherlock Holmes who, at the time, Doyle wanted to kill off.
Production Edit
- The original ending filmed was cut from the episode. (Star Trek: The Next Generation Companion 2nd ed., pp. 68-69) Maurice Hurley recalled, "In that ending, Picard knew how to defeat Moriarty. He tricked him. He knew all along that Moriarty could leave the holodeck whenever he wanted to, and he knew because when Data came out and showed him a drawing of the Enterprise, if that piece of paper could leave the holodeck, that means that the fail-safe had broken down. In turn, this means that the matter-energy converter which creates the holodeck, now allowed the matter to leave the holodeck, which was, up to that point, impossible. When he knew that paper had left the holodeck, he knew that Moriarty could as well, so he lied to him." (Captains' Logs: The Unauthorized Complete Trek Voyages, p. 174)
- This ending was removed by Gene Roddenberry, who claimed that it hurt Picard's character by making him look deceitful. Hurley disagreed, noting, "I thought it made him look clever, and since you are dealing with maybe the most profound criminal mind in literature, you've got to be careful." (Captains' Logs: The Unauthorized Complete Trek Voyages, p. 174) The original ending can be seen in the script here (scene 62B).
- In the episode as aired, the existence of the paper with a drawing of the Enterprise, given to Data by Moriarty, outside the holodeck is unexplained, but could be caused by the replicator interacting with the holodeck, replicating the drawing.
- When given a choice of shows to direct, Rob Bowman chose this episode, as he was disappointed at missing out on the previous season's period show, "The Big Goodbye". (Star Trek: The Next Generation Companion 2nd ed., p. 68)
- Rob Bowman noted that this episode was "a huge production. They built that whole street from the ground up on stage. Indoors. It's an awesome episode." However, Bowman was angry with a cost-cutting decision to reduce the schedule for filming from eight to seven days. He remarked, "They made the shooting process one of the most unpleasant I've ever been through. I thought it almost killed the episode… Here was a show where we had all this great production value. Brent Spiner was about to do the best work I've ever seen him do. We had all these sets and they said seven days. I think that show is when I started to pull away from Star Trek, because I felt that it was a great opportunity to make a wonderful episode, and there was an arbitrary decision because the sets cost so much – I think $200,000 – where they said, 'We'll save money by taking a day off the schedule.' It's like, 'Wait a minute guys, first you have to take a day out of the script. You don't just take a day off the schedule to save $60,000.' As you can tell, I was pretty angry about it, and still have a little hostility towards what I went through on that show to make it happen." (Captains' Logs: The Unauthorized Complete Trek Voyages, p. 174)
Cast and characters Edit
- Wil Wheaton (Wesley Crusher) does not appear in this episode.
- This is Daniel Davis' first appearance as Moriarty. He reprises his role in the sixth season episode "Ship in a Bottle".
Continuity Edit
- When starting the initial Holmes program, Data gives the full name "Dr. John Watson" for La Forge's character. The stories of the Holmes canon have identified Dr. Watson's first name as both "John" and "James", though John is indeed used more frequently, and James may merely be an Anglicized version of Hamish, for which Watson's middle initial "H" may stand.
Reception Edit
- Maurice Hurley remarked, "Wonderful episode… We had carriages, old London, and I thought the guy who played Moriarty was just wonderful. I've never seen anybody play Moriarty better than that." (Captains' Logs: The Unauthorized Complete Trek Voyages, p. 174)
- Despite the issues with filming, Rob Bowman was still proud of the episode. "Certainly Brent Spiner came through with flying colors and everybody did. The original draft of that script was so eloquently written; absolutely beautiful, but it was probably a two hour episode at least and was written way, way down, but that was a wonderful script. We pulled the episode off." (Captains' Logs: The Unauthorized Complete Trek Voyages, p. 174)
- At the time of filming, the producers believed that the Sherlock Holmes character was public domain. After the episode aired, the estate of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle notified Paramount that they still retained a percentage of the rights to the character, and would require a usage fee if the character was used again. This legal issue delayed sequel episodes for nearly four years, at which time an agreement was reached for use of the character in "Ship in a Bottle". (Star Trek: The Next Generation Companion 2nd ed., pp. 69, 231). The unusual delay was subsequently referenced in the latter episode.
- A mission report by Patrick Daniel O'Neill for this episode was published in The Official Star Trek: The Next Generation Magazine issue 6, pp. 21-25.
- This episode was nominated for two Emmy Awards: Outstanding Art Direction for a Series, and Outstanding Costume Design for a Series.
Video and DVD releases Edit
- Original UK VHS release (two-episode tapes, CIC Video): Volume 15, catalog number VHR 2468, 3 June 1991
- UK re-release (three-episode tapes, Paramount Home Entertainment): Volume 2.1, catalog number VHR 4737, 1 March 1999
- As part of the TNG Season 2 DVD collection
- As part of the TNG Season 2 Blu-ray collection
Links and references Edit
Starring Edit
Also starring Edit
- LeVar Burton as Lt. Geordi La Forge
- Michael Dorn as Lt. Worf
- Marina Sirtis as Counselor Deanna Troi
- Brent Spiner as Lt. Commander Data
Special appearance by Edit
Guest stars Edit
Co-stars Edit
- Biff Manard as Ruffian
- Diz White as Prostitute
- Anne Elizabeth Ramsay as Assistant Engineer Clancy
- Richard Merson as Pie Man
Uncredited co-stars Edit
- Rosemarie Baio as the widow
- Majel Barrett as USS Enterprise-D computer voice
- Michael Braveheart as Martinez
- Jeffrey Deacon as command division officer
- Guy Vardaman as Darien Wallace
- Mark Wilson as bystander
- Unknown performers as
Stand-ins Edit
- James G. Becker – stand-in for Jonathan Frakes
- Darrell Burris – stand-in for LeVar Burton
- Dexter Clay – stand-in for Michael Dorn
- Jeffrey Deacon – stand-in for Patrick Stewart
- Nora Leonhardt – stand-in for Marina Sirtis
- Tim McCormack – stand-in for Brent Spiner
References Edit
221B Baker Street; ales; Alpha Centauri; antimatter power; arch; assistant engineer; attitude control; Baker Street; bead; bell; blackmail; Bohemia; Bristol; Bruce-Partington plans; common law marriage; computer simulation; Constellation-class; "cogito, ergo sum"; crumpet; dark magic; Dartmoor; Delphi; Denkir IV; detective; dilithium regulator; Doyle, Arthur Conan; drawing; emerald; emissary; facial expression; fail-safe system; fictional character; finger mark; fingerprint; French language; gag; garrote; handedness; Holmes, Sherlock; holodeck; hook; inspector; kilometer; King of Bohemia; lure; London; magnetic fuel line; mark (identification); matter-antimatter chamber; meat pie; memory banks; merde; milk; mistress; Moriarty, James; mortality fail-safe; nemesis (literature); number one; Old Britain; Oracle at Delphi; override protocol; particle beam; pawn shop; police; police officer; prostitute; prostitution; Queen Victoria; Red-Headed League; Reichenbach Falls; robbery; rope; rubber; Rule's; sailor; scone; sentience; shawl; sheep; shillings; "shipshape and Bristol fashion"; snake; snuff box; sole; spider; square kilometer; stouts; strangulation; sugar; tavern; tea; Tottenham Court Road; transporter; tuppence; turtle; Valley of Fear, The; Victory, HMS; Victory, USS; violin; volumes; waveguide; von Ormstein, Wilhelm Gottsreich Sigismond; warehouse; Watson, John H.; Whitaker's Almanack; Wiltshire; worm; Zimbata
Other references Edit
Sherlock Holmes Program 3A: The Blue Boy; Boyce, R.; bullet hole; Childcraft; Close-Up; Deighton, Len; Flaxville Meat Market; Holt's Brown Nut Ale; King Louis XVI; Malmesbury; McKenzie Coy Warehouse; Noted Ale and Stout Stores; Pyrex; Santovin; Stephen Pettifer & Sons; Tovey Mews; Wiltshire
Log entries Edit
External links Edit
- "Elementary, Dear Data" at StarTrek.com, the official Star Trek website
- "Elementary, Dear Data" at Memory Beta, the wiki for licensed Star Trek works
- "Elementary, Dear Data" at Wikipedia
- "Elementary, Dear Data" at MissionLogPodcast.com, a Roddenberry Star Trek podcast
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Despite its age, Psych continues to march on, delivering stronger than expected ratings with its season 7 premiere as well as a pleasing and acclaimed Clue-themed 100th episode that also garnered huge numbers. Now, USA is rewarding the veteran series with an order for five additional scripts on top of the original - and shorter than usual - order of eight. Will season 8 be the end of Psych?
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Now, things change, and if a show creator's desire to keep a show going stood as the sole determination for when a series went off the air, we'd probably be getting ready for the 200th episode of Firefly - but that said, Psych's ratings are still going (relatively) strong for a basic cable scripted drama (2.8 million viewers last week) and beyond that, the show is an established force on social media.
An early adopter of courting viewers through Twitter with accounts for their writing staff and fan outreach from the show's stars before and during episodes, Psych has bolstered their presence with events like the "Hashtag Killer" and deciding the ending of the 100th episode via a fan vote that generated more than 150,000 votes across all platforms.
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It's over for Halle Berry and Olivier Martinez.
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"It is with a heavy heart that we have come to the decision to divorce," the couple said in a joint statement to E! News. "We move forward with love and respect for one another and the shared focus of what is best for our son. We wish each other nothing but happiness in life and we hope that you respect our and, most importantly, our children's privacy as we go through this difficult period."
Berry has been photographed in recent months without her wedding ring. At the time, a source told E! News that Berry had not worn her ring since she lost it in Mexico for the Acapulco Film Festival back in January 2014.
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Bethenny Frankel made an appearance on Bravo's new talk show – "Watch What Happens" last night as the call in guest. Bethenny denied rumors of getting her own reality show, as previously reported. When asked if she was leaving The Real Housewives of New York, she answered – "Of course I'm coming back! If you guys invite me back, I'll be back."
More importantly, and I'm not sure if anyone else caught this, but Bethenny referred to her supposed fiance, Jason Hoppy, as her boyfriend. When asked about the party planner incident, she said, "As my boyfriend said, the wheels came off."
Does this mean Bethenny is not engaged after all? or did she just make an error when speaking?
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Highlights of the week ahead in sports, both here and afar:
Tennis: U.S. Open in New York, opening rounds, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tennis Channel; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., ESPN2:
Vera Zvonareva, you're too good to be true. Still can't take our eyes off of you. Check out the New York Times magazine website (linked here) about this year's U.S. Open women's power tennis game. It's powerful.
Meanwhile, going back to last year's event — fourth-round match against Flavia Pennetta. Second set.
Vera did the following:
= Cried on the court during the second set tiebreak,
= Hysterically cried in the locker room in between the second and third sets,
= Ripped off a portion of the medical tape that was wrapped around her thighs,
= Complained to the chair umpire that the remaining tape around her thighs prevented her from playing,
= Screamed an obscenity at the chair umpire when she wouldn't give her a medical timeout to fix said medical tape,
= Loudly yelled a compound word/profanity after hitting an unforced error,
= Continued to rip the tape off her leg,
= Smashed her racquet into a post and,
= Spent the final changeover sitting in her chair with a white towel draped over her head.
Then she lost the third set 6-0.
We wish we could have been there to console her.
This year's event will have Vera seeded seventh, but It'll go on without women's top-seed Serena Williams, who, like last year's men's finalist Juan Martin del Potro, isn't participating because of injury. Venus Williams, seeded third, sprained her left kneecap in early August, forcing her to withdraw from hard-court tournaments at Cincinnati and Montreal. She hasn't played for more than two months. ESPN's coverage this week runs through Friday; CBS takes over Saturday and Sunday, while Tennis Channel has coverage every day.
Vera could face Coco Vandeweghe in the second round if the niece of former UCLA and NBA star Kiki Vandeweghe can get past her first-round opponent, Germany's Sabine Lisicki. A meeting again with Pennetta couldn't happen unless both made it to the final.
Basketball: FIBA World Championship: U.S. vs. Brazil, 11:30 a.m., ESPN:
Sultan Kosen, a 27-year-old from Turkey who holds the world record by standing 8-feet, 2-inches, was in Southern California the other day, visiting a San Clemente dentist who gave him $50,000 worth of free work. At 300 pounds, he wears a size 28 shoe. Shaquille O'Neal only wears a 23. That said, Kevin Love, Russell Westbrook, Lamar Odom and Eric Gordon are in Turkey for awhile, playing in the basketball world championships, and hardly drawing the same attention that Kosen might. The U.S. games for the rest of the week: Wednesday (vs. Iran, 9 a.m., ESPN), Thursday (vs. Tunisia, 6:30 a.m., ESPN2), and a country to be named later either Sunday or Monday.
MLB: Dodgers vs. Philadelphia, Dodger Stadium, 7 p.m., Prime:
We've lost interest in whether the late, great Gary Coleman was or wasn't divorced in a creepy way. The trial to determine who'll could be the future owner of the Dodgers — McCourt, or McCourt — is supposed to start today. Rendering a decision in this L.A. rematch of the last two NLCS series as, perhaps, anticlimactic. Even with Roy Halliday scheduled to face the Dodgers. With the newest wild-card implications, and Manny Ramirez's future, here's where some damage can be done.
MLB: Angels at Seattle, 7 p.m., FSW:
The Angels and Mariners have been somewhat hopelessly spinning their wheels in the AL West race — enough to where Seattle finally eliminated manager Don Wakamatsu was fired a few weeks ago, along with pitching coach Rich Adair, bench coach Ty Van Burkleo and performance coach Steve Hecht. The Mariners' performance since then: Just about .500. Which is just about the record Seattle star Felix Hernandez brings in (10-10) to tonight's game, even after winning his last two starts, beating both the Red Sox and Yankees on the road. He still leads the league in Ks (192) and innings pitched (204 1/3) with a 2.47 ERA. His ERA in games he's won — 0.87. In his other 18 starts (10 losses, eight no decisions), he's 3.55. Still in the ballpark.
MLB: Dodgers vs. Philadelphia, Dodger Stadium, 7 p.m., Channel 9:
A cooler-bag giveaway, to the first 20,000. Pretty cool if you ask us. It would also be cool if Dodger scheduled starter Carlos Monasterious could keep his hit-batters total (it was three last week in Milwaukee) lower than his hits-allowed total (two, in the same game against the Brewers).
MLB: Angels at Seattle, 7 p.m., FSW:
Any thoughts of taking custody of Chone Figgins while up in the Emerald City? While he'd still be eligible for the team's post-season roster?
MLB: Dodgers vs. Philadelphia, Dodger Stadium, 1 p.m., Prime:
September arrives, and it should play out as a bright, sunny L.A. day. We hear it's always sunny in Philadelphia. After Roy Oswalt faces Clayton Kershaw, the Dodgers are having an event where – we kid you not – they'll allow "pre-registered" senior citizens to run the bases. "Seniors Stroll the Bases" is for those affiliated with AARP, Sunrise Senior Centers and Leisure World. For more info: www.dodgers.com/aarp. Or ask Brad Ausmus.
MLB: Angels at Seattle, 7 p.m., FSW:
Jeff Weaver, scheduled to start for the Angels here, is 19-9 lifetime in games he's pitched in September and October, and he's 10-3 against Seattle over his career in 17 starts — the most victories against any team in the big leagues, by a wide margin. He only has 62 wins total in four-plus seasons.
College football: USC at Hawaii, 8 p.m., ESPN:
The extended Labor Day weekend begins with a trip that USC booked years ago to give its followers a nice, relaxing, end of the summer vacation. Now, it's about as close to a bowl excursion as they'll get (unless you want to count a trip to Minneapolis in a couple of weeks). Lane Kiffin's watch begins without heralded freshman tailback Dillon Baxter, who was also third on the depth chart at quarterback.
That kind of sums up how this post-Pete Carroll, post-NCAA probation era will begin — unless someone else wants to strip USC of previous titles. Pass the poi and pick your poison. Who else of note is starting the college season tonight? Ohio State (hosting Marshall, 4:30 p.m., Big Ten Network), South Carolina (hosting Southern Miss, 4:30 p.m., ESPN) and Utah (hosting Pitt, 5:30 p.m., on Versus). Also on this day: The NFL has planned 16 exhibition games, with no one having a bye, in the last tuneup before the regular season starts.
MLB: Dodgers vs. San Francisco, Dodger Stadium, 7 p.m., Prime:
Fireworks are promised after the game. During the game, that's up to the players. The team leading the NL wildcard race must stand its ground with extinguishers ready. It's brushfire season. And Barry Zito is carrying the roman candle in the opener.
MLB: Angels at Oakland, 7 p.m., FSW:
The Slumberin' A's are actually ahead of the Angels in the AL West. A road swing through Oakland could change it. Maybe.
College football: Arizona at Toledo, 4 p.m., ESPN:
Take Toledo and the 15 points. The Wildcats' defense ain't what it used to be.
Golf: PGA's Deutsche Bank Championship, first round, noon, Golf Channel:
Once Phil Mickelson missed the cut at last week's Barclay's event, he lost any mathematical chance of taking Tiger Woods' top spot in the Official World Golf Rankings. That's nine events in a row in which Mickelson had a chance to become No. 1 in the world for the first time in his career. When they meet again here, it'll be even more difficult, based on Woods' finish unday. The start of this event is pushed back a day to finish on the holiday, the second leg of the Fed Ex Cup playoff event ends with the final two rounds on NBC.
College football: UCLA at Kansas State, 12:30 p.m., Channel 7:
The Bruins' Pistol-packing offense goes to Manhattan, Kansas already is a few bullets shy as the season opens. The offensive line goes without center and captain Kai Maiava (broken ankle), Jeff Baca (academically ineligible) and Mike Harris (suspended). Quarterback Kevin Prince may or may not show, either. Who left the floodgates open? Kick it away, Kai Forbath.
College football: Purdue at Notre Dame, 12:30 p.m., Channel 4:
If NBC can manipulate the commercial breaks to satisfy new coach Brian Kelly, maybe new Irish QB Dayne Crist, who replaces that Clausen kid, can scramble around and get enough time to make everyone's debut big-show-worthy.
MLB: Angels at Oakland, 1 p.m., FSW:
When does "Moneyball" plan for its release? Brad Pitt was just asking us the other day.
MLB: Dodgers vs. San Francisco, Dodger Stadium, 7 p.m., Prime:
How did Matt Cain go from a Cy Young candidate a year ago to a .500 pitcher this season? He signed a three-year contract extension in March that bumped his salary from $2.9 mil last year (14-8, 2.89 ERA) to $4.5 this season. Yet, if you look at his career stats, he's seven games under .500 in more than 160 starts. He beat the Dodgers 2-0 on Aug. 1 with seven strike outs and 13 ground ball outs (versus six fly ball outs). On June 4, he lost 4-2 to the Dodgers when had 12 fly ball outs, just four ground ball outs and six Ks.
MLS: Galaxy at Chicago, 1 p.m., Prime:
You may be one of the few asking: What's happened to the Galaxy since they started the season 11-0-2? Losing four of their last nine (before Saturday's game against KC ….
MLB: Dodgers vs. San Francisco, Dodger Stadium, 5 p.m., ESPN2:
The Dodgers still have a promotion with Claim Jumper: If the team scores 10 runs or more in a home game, everyone can get a plate of free wings at the pile-it-high restaurant. It's only happened twice this year, though. The first: April 16 against the Giants, in the fourth home game of the year. Todd Wellemeyer was the victim for the Giants. Two weeks ago, the team released him.
MLB: Angels at Oakland, 1 p.m., Channel 13:
Only three more against the A's after this. Not that we're counting on anything happening.
College football: SMU at Texas Tech, 12:30 p.m., ESPN:
The last pro football-less Sunday of the year also has Delaware State vs. Southern (ESPN, 9 a.m.) and Tulsa at East Carolina (ESPN2, 11 a.m.).


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Female Support Worker - Windsor
- Recruiter
- Location
- Windsor, Berkshire
- Salary
- £8.15 per hour
- Posted
- 12 May 2017
- Closing date
- 26 May 2017
- Industry
- Charities, Health, Health, Care homes & hospices, Community, Support services, Social care, Health
- Hours
- Part time
- Contract
- Permanent
- Listing type
- Job vacancy
Start your day knowing you'll make a difference - join our team of Support Workers in Windsor and create more opportunities for the people we support.
Dimensions are looking for a part time Support Worker to join the team in Windsor to provide high quality support to ensure people live full and active lives, accessing the community, enjoying lots of activities and outings.
Benefits include extensive accredited training, comprehensive induction and genuine opportunities for career progression.
"Gender is considered to be a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with paragraph 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010."
The people we support are at the centre of everything we do and we're looking for dedicated, hard-working individuals who really do want to make a difference to peoples' lives to join our team in Windsor. Whether you have previously worked within Health and Social Care as a Support Worker or Care Assistant or are looking for a complete change of career, we at Dimensions believe that everyone has something to offer the people we support and believe that life skills, the right attitude and genuine desire to help people improve their lives are the most important characteristic of a Support Worker. All the people we support enjoy a high level of independence and given the community based activities, a full driving licence is essential for this role.
Our approach of support `Activate' puts decision making closer to people we support by setting personalised and challenging goals with them, their families, and their staff. Our approach will involve teaching new skills and enabling people to try new experiences, which our research has proven is how measurable improvements in quality of life for people and their support teams can best be delivered. This model is proven to achieve an increase in active support and meaningful activity for people, a reduction in challenging behaviour and an increase in staff satisfaction. Over 60% of staff working with the `Activate' model reported an increase in the quality of their working life.
What you can expect from a Support Worker role:
- Helping people to shop for things they wish to buy including their clothes and food, and to prepare their meals as required.
- Helping people to do their housework, including cleaning and laundry.
- Supporting people to find opportunities in education, employment and leisure, and enable them to take part in these opportunities.
- Help the people we support to manage their own money.
- Supporting people with their day to day travel arrangements and holidays as required.
- Supporting people with their personal and intimate care as required. This includes supporting people to use the toilet, feed and dress themselves etc.
- Working in a supportive manner with colleagues, families and external parties, building trust by being open and honest.
- Keeping some written records, using IT systems as required to help you, including support plans, financial info and health and safety records.
Dimensions pride ourselves on being a values based employer and require Support Workers who share and can demonstrate our core values:
Ambition, helping people be the best they can be by:
- Setting personalised and challenging goals.
- Teaching new skills and encouraging new experiences.
Courage, being brave enough to make a difference
- Challenging what you feel it not in the best interest of the person you are supporting
- Championing what they want to achieve for themselves and helping to make it happen
- Helping the people we support to explore new things and support them to realise what they can achieve.
- To give confidence in reaching their goals and not be afraid of new challenges.
- To inspire innovation and support the courage to be creative
Integrity, being honest and fair in all the things we do
- Communicate clearly, adapting what you say and how you say it so that it's meaningful for the person you're supporting
- Exercise confidentiality when dealing with vulnerable adults, for example, financial and personal details
Partnership , working with other people to make a bigger difference
- Willing to understanding the varying needs and requirements of people with disabilities
- Develop positive working relationships with those involved with Dimensions – including those we support, families, carers, internal colleagues and external agencies
- Ability to work as part of a team
Respect, treating everyone fairly and knowing that everyone's voice is important
- A commitment to Equal Opportunities for all
- Treat all people with dignity and respect
The rewards
In return for your hard work and dedication, we offer a sector leading benefits package, more details can be found in the Careers section of our website www.dimensions-uk. org/careers
Want to apply for this role?
If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you. Please click on the button below to complete the application process. If you would like to discuss the role in more detail, please call Kirsty McNally on 07387 416820 or email kirsty.mcnally@dimensions-uk. org
Dimensions are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support. You will be required to provide evidence of identity and eligibility to work in the UK. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this role, the cost of which will be covered by Dimensions.
We welcome applications from everyone and from all nationalities and value diversity in our workforce.
As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.
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Beautiful Large Sterling Silver Tree of Life Necklace pendant featuring a spectacular Crazy Lace Agate Gemstone expertly Artisan Crafted in Antiqued 925 Sterling Silver wire forming the Tree on the face of the gemstone as well as the pendant body - a really stunning jewelry piece and makes a stunning necklace with the complimentary chain included.
Pendant Size: 45mm (1 3/4") overall length including bail with the pendant body and the Gemstone being a large 30mm x 20mm (1 1/4"x 3/4") in an oval shape
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As we continue down the Road to WrestleMania, we WWE fans will see a few billboards advertising the hot matches, the celebrity appearances and various events surrounding the granddaddy of them all.
Among these roadside signs will be announcements for this years class in the WWE Hall of Fame, which includes Steve Austin, Terry and Dory Funk Jr., Ricky Steamboat, and Bill Watts among others. They will join other legends such as Hulk Hogan, Ric Flair, the Junkyard Dog, Harley Race and a host of others that already have been enshrined.
While much of the current wrestling fanbase anticipate the Hall announcements year-in and year-out (just ask HOFer Jim Ross, who is inundated with questions through his website), there are still those who do not see the WWE Hall as not being a legitimate entity.
The reasons that these individuals present have varying degrees of validity, but can be easily defeated.
Reason #1 Rightful HOFers have not been inducted
The top two names that are always brought up, when talking about who should be in the hall but are not are Bruno Sammartino and Bob Backlund. Randy "Macho Man" Savage; Savage, for younger fans, is also a name bandied about every year.
Theres a simple rule that applies to the first two cases though you cant induct someone who doesnt want to be inducted.
Sammartino, in particular, has a big beef with WWE and, in fact, has gone on record as saying he has refused induction requests. In an interview with SLAM! Wrestlings Matt Mackinder, Sammartino stated, they've called plenty of times. I turn them down every time. What's the point to a Hall of Fame? Is it a building I can actually go to? No. Give me a break. If I gave in and was inducted, what would that say about me? It would make me a hypocrite and then Vince would turn right around and sell DVDs about me and my career and make more money.
The last name on my list is the biggest bone of contention that we may never see. In the case of Savage, its more of a case of McMahon not wanting to work with Randy than vice-versa; but those cases are seen in other halls. Witness, for example, the Baseball Hall of Fame, who will not induct Pete Rose due to his lifetime suspension from Major League Baseball, or the Hockey Hall of Fame, who have not named Dino Ciccarelli as a member, likely due to his on-
and off-ice shenanigans.
The bottom line is that a selection committee chooses who goes in. Every entity that has a Hall of Fame, be it in sports or entertainment, will have its share of, how is he/she not in the hall? questions, and just as often theyll have the, how the heck is he/she in the hall? debates. The ultimate decision lies with the Halls selection committee and the nominee. If one party doesnt want a personality in, they wont go in; period.
This leads perfectly into reason number two
#2 Undeserving honourees
This one also really bugs me.
Too often, whiners will say, but Pete Rose isnt a Hall of Famer or who in their right mind would put Koko B. Ware in the Hall? (and for the record, I dont agree with either, but thats another editorial for another time).
My response? Two words: Clark Gillies.
For the uninitiated, Gillies is the name thrown around in hockey circles as a player who undeservedly entered shinnys hallowed hall. A forward primarily with the New York Islanders, Gillies did not achieve the milestones or benchmarks common to most other HOFers who played in the '70s and '80s. He never had 50 goals or 100 points in a season, never was named an award recipient (save for being named to two post-season all-star teams) and only was held in high enough regard to be called to play for Team Canada in the Canada Cup once (1981) in his career, despite being active and available for the 1976, 1984 and 1987 editions of the tournament.
Gillies isnt the only headscratcher. Bernie Federko certainly didnt fit the bill of an HOFer, nor did Dick Duff.
Regardless, all three middle-of-the-roaders are in the Hall, must the same way that Rose and Ware are WWE HOF (soon to be) residents. Youll find the same WTF selections in any Hall you look at. So once again, an argument is moot.
#3 No physical hall
Here though you have an interesting situation, in that most Halls are separate, but not independent entities from their buildings. For example, the Hockey Hall of Fame is the organization of all inducted members, but The Hockey Hall of Fame and Museum is a building all to its own. If the museum goes out of business, its gone; but the HHOF will always be intact, whether or not theres a physical location.
Further, wrestling fans can have the Hall experience online, and theyre not alone. There are several Halls that either due to a lack of funding or lack of space have chosen the virtual hall route. Hell, SLAM! Wrestling hosts the Canadian Wrestling Hall of Fame, but there is no building either existing or, to the best of my knowledge, being planned anywhere (though Hart House would certainly be the ideal location if there were a sponsor or two).
In the same manner, WWE, through its website, provides biographies, photos and other features on its honoured members. Plus, there is a full induction ceremony taking place in a theatre or stadium, as well as exhibits that travel across North America during the Road to WretleMania.
#4 Too WWE-centric
In fact, in recent years, WWE has been better than both of these sports. Look at Verne Gagne, who never would be mistaken for being a friend of the WWE. Dusty Rhodes and Harley Race certainly didnt achieve greatness in the Fed (neither won a single title during their brief tenures), yet both of them are in the Hall.
Yet I don't see them ever honouring Mr. Saito or Billy Robinson, like the George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame, which is a part of the Dan Gable International Wrestling Institute and Museum www.wrestlingmuseum.org, has done,
The other reality is that the HOF WWE runs is titled the WWE Hall of Fame, not the Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame Sponsored by World Wrestling Entertainment. It doesnt have to honour wrestlers that achieved greatness outside its organization, the same way, say, that the Atlanta Falcons dont, and likely wont, retire Brett Favres number while he played for them. WWE makes a conscious decision to look at the scope of a wrestlers career, not just what they did while they performed for the McMahon family.
Just a quick point here: The men and women inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame are proud of that fact. Over the last year, WWE played catch-up, and sent out HOF rings to all of its enshrined members. Check out Rocky Johnson's in the photo at right. He wears it wherever he goes, so obviously his enshrinement means a lot to him and his family.
Now the final argument is one that may hold some water, but really, its nothing significant.
#6 Whos on the committee
Never has WWE stated who are the people in charge of putting the classes together. It could be the McMahons sitting around their Sunday night dinner table and picking names, it could be writers using a dartboard or it could be a formal
meeting for all we know.
But like all the other arguments, this one is pretty stupid. If we knew the names, would it really make a difference? I think not. People would kvetch about who is and isnt in. They might attribute certain names being in due to
whos on the committee (like I blame Jim Gregory squarely for being the yotz who put Dick Duff in the HHOF), but in the end its just rabble and wont change anything.
So aside from arguing against these arguments for why WWEs Hall is illegitimate, the only argument that I need to provide that the WWE HOF is legitimate is that the mass WWE fan base considers it to be kosher. Outside of the WWE Draft, the Royal Rumble and Money in the Bank winners and hirings and firings, no other WWE entity gets as much debate and fan deliberation as the Hall of Fame class announcements. People campaign for Randy Savage to be named year-in and year-out because they genuinely care about this accolade. They ask if the Ultimate Warrior will be in this years class because they want to see him deliver a speech in front of his peers and fans. They continually question about Bob Backlunds status because they feel he deserves to be a Hall member.
If they didnt talk about these subjects, it means that they dont care; and if they dont care, there wouldnt be a Hall in the first place. But make no mistake about it John Q WWEfan does care about the Hall and sees it for what it is a tribute to the elite heroes of the past.
Share your thoughts on the WWE Hall of Fame -- and other wrestling hall of fames -- with Jon at firstname.lastname@example.com and we'll put together a reader page down the road.
Jon Waldman has been with SLAM! Wrestling since 2000, making him a possible candidate for induction to some future SLAM! Hall of Fame for writers.


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I noticed a issue regarding the RSS monitor though, because when you click the pop-up which comes after a feed update, my Opera doesn't go to the URL for the feed, but it lands to the xml source page. That's why it deserves four stars. Anyway, keep up the good work!
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I am facing a problem after the last update.
Before that, I was able to click on a toast notification to go directly on the webpage containing an update, but now the notification toasts that come up are not clickable anymore, because now if I click on a toast notification, it simply dismisses.
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Good morning my lovely friends!
I think today we shall talk about mercury glass, that shimmering, textured, silvery finish you see on glassware. This mysterious decorative glass, sometimes referred to as silvered glass, has been in and out of vogue since the Victorian era. Its desirability always increases during the holidays because, oh my darlings, we do love our sparkle at Christmas! So let's take a look at what mercury glass is, where to buy it, how make your own and, finally, what to do with those gorgeous pieces once you have them!
Interesting Origins
A bit of history to start off with is always fun! Mercury glass starts off with clear glass hand blown into a double-walled vessel. Between the walls, mercury (now silver nitrate and glucose) are poured through a hole at the bottom. The hole is then sealed with a cork, metal disk or wax. At one time, mercury glass did actually contain mercury. It no longer does for a couple of reasons: Mercury is both toxic and expensive.
Back in 17th-century Europe, mercury glass was first used to make large round "witches balls," which were hung in windows to ward off evil spirits. From that rather odd idea they went on to create vases, candlesticks, goblets, and even window treatment hold backs, just for starters. Sometimes the silver was tinted pink (rare), green, gold or even blue, with an etched design on the exterior of the glass.
Mercury glass was intended to replace sterling silver in homes. In fact, it is sometimes known as poor man's silver or, in Germany, as "farmer's silver." At one point, glassmakers used it to create "butler's balls." Now, what the heck are those?! A mercury ball was placed on a pedestal so a butler could unobtrusively observe his wealthy employers to see if anyone needed anything.
Spotting the Real Thing
A little tip for detecting the real thing: In authentic antique mercury glass, the silvering tends to break down from the bottom up. In addition, the cork or whatever sealed the hole is likely missing from these pieces. Of course, when the seal is removed, the silver nitrate is exposed to the air—leading to that break down! Common sense says no submerging antique mercury glass into water! The creators of mercury glass were a bit naïve about its practicality. Because of the fragile walls, the pieces really should have been used for display and not daily use.
Shopping for Modern-Day Pieces
Just about every place that sells home accessories—from Pottery Barn to Hobby Lobby to Target—offers an abundance of mercury glass reproductions. Adding bits of this vintage Victorian element to our homes, especially during the holidays, offers a lovely touch of mirrored magic. The silvery pieces become a natural part of our holiday displays for mantel decorations, table settings and, of course, Christmas ornaments—not to mention delicate mercury glass garlands to embellish our Christmas trees!
Creating a Faux Finish
If you find the price of mercury glass a bit steep—or just can't find the piece you want—I have a solution for you, my darlings! Just make your own. If there is a will, there is always a way!
You can find any number of containers to create your wonderful magic. Pick up vases, votives, hurricanes and even clear Christmas balls at places like garage sales, flea markets and Goodwill. To create the mercury glass appearance, all you need is Krylon Looking Glass Mirror-Like spray paint. It is not always easy to find, so call around before you head off in search of this magic in a can. Your best bet is Hobby Lobby (and gorgeous, don't forget your 40% coupon because it's around $12 a can!).
To create the silvery effect, first wash the glassware in soapy water and dry it completely. Be sure to remove any film that might have been left by the previous owner! Now, you will need to work fast as the spray dries rather quickly. I suggest you experiment with a bigger piece, such as a hurricane, first so you understand how to manipulate the product. This can be done on the inside of the piece or the outside. Clearly treating the inside of a piece will warrant a more authentic appearance.
The key is to lightly spray the surface with several coats, allowing the paint to almost dry between coats. Usually, it will take three coats.
For an interesting effect, mist the paint surface with a mixture of 50/50 vinegar and water to form beads. Let it sit about a minute, and then blot the beads with a moistened paper towel. Maybe even rub a bit here and there to remove most of the paint and allowing some of the clear glass to shine through.
Once you achieve the desired level of antiquity, lightly spray the piece one last time to fill in just a bit if the wiped-off areas to give the piece some depth.
It might be a bit easier to spray the outside of items such as Christmas balls. Experimentation on smaller openings like on an ornament might be very beneficial.
I will caution you that when it comes time to store these items be careful not to scratch the surface, tissue paper might be very valuable for protecting them.
Decorating to Your Delight
So, now that you have these beauties, the decorating possibilities are endless—especially if you love the enchantment of a Victorian Christmas display. For an incredible romantic look, display a variety of mercury glass hurricanes, votives and tall candlesticks on the mantel in front of a mirror. Mix only the softest hues, such as delicate pink or a whisper of blue, with sparkling white and crystal for a captivating look. If you surround it with greenery, dress it up with some shimmer as well. Create the same effect on your Christmas Eve dinner table. The soft, fractured lighting that mercury glass gives makes for such a pleasant evening.
Of course, mercury glass certainly does not need to be saved for the holidays. It could easily be part of the décor for a bride's luncheon or even part of an interior where your goal is to soften the ambience. Consider placing pieces in the powder room or even your bathroom. Co-mingling mercury glass, silver-plate, and some crystal would be very glamorous for your make-up area gorgeous.
Take a fresh look at this marvelous glass and find a piece or two or twenty that makes you smile!
Have a happy holiday week! I'll be back for coffee next Saturday!


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Shell Point Retirement Community Jobs: Overview
Shell Point Retirement Community focuses on variety!
We are a premier continuing care retirement community (CCRC) offering varying levels of lifestyle including independent living, assisted living, and long-term care. With over 2,200 residents, we provide a wide variety of services and amenities that include a golf course, motel, marina, dining, activities, fitness, homecare, transportation, learning academy, etc…. Our employees benefit from this variety because they have the opportunity to take on different roles within our organization, which opens doors to multiple opportunities for growth and advancement.
Shell Point is a non-profit ministry of the Christian and Missionary Alliance Foundation, Inc. There is no requirement that residents or employees belong to the Alliance, but as an organization we value life and endeavor to provide the best possible quality of life for God's people through our care and service.
One of the top 25 employers in Lee County, Shell Point boasts a caring and compassionate work environment. Employees genuinely care for the residents they serve and strive to care for, serve and satisfy all residents and employees. It is an environment of kindness and dignity that sets us apart from the rest.
Our team of more than 950 employees are dedicated to caring for, serving, and satisfying residents and fellow employees in a number of areas such as nursing, food service, housekeeping, grounds, maintenance/skilled trades, resident services, activities, golf course, sales and marketing, administrative/clerical, management, and more.


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tom03 needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 132 designs submitted by 44 freelance designers.
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We are a new web development, consulting, and marketing company looking for a great logo to help promote our brand and services.
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The logo will be used primarily on our website and business cards. The background will be primarily white. The logo needs to be something simple, unique, and dynamic and not too flashy or colorful.
It would be nice to have a neat icon or symbol to go along with the words, but I am open to some cool design ideas.
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GenGAME writes: Pokémon has finally made the jump from the 2D realm of sprites to a fully 3D (in every sense of the word, given the stereoscopic functions of the 3DS) world. Is the dimensional upgrade the right move for the Pokémon franchise?
That depends on if it's done right. The change gives Pokémon the ability to do new things, but Game Freak has to make sure they don't rush the sixth generation and release an underachieving game experience.
Rushed ? maybe not, maybe the game has just been developped for the DS and has been ported to 3DS
I don't think it's fair to say the game is unpolished yet; the game isn't out yet, it's in the process of being polished right now.
So based on this article it should be assumed that the author has already played the game, which is impossible. Speculation post, I'll pass.
Yeah, I see where the author is coming from but then again the Pokemon series JUST got 3D graphics. Of course it doens't make effective use of the 3ds's capabilities but then again it's Pokemon, graphics aren't and never will be what makes it great. Black and white 2 which was pretty much black and white was the 4th highest selling game of 2012 right behind black ops 2 and Halo 4. I have very few doubts that this pokemon game could do any worse that 6 million copies...
I don't know... It's too early to judge it. I thinks the graphics level, in comparison to Pokedex 3D and MD 3DS, is because the Pokemon RPG system needs to play in real time (loading time-wise). Again, it's still in development, so there's still room for improvements, but it doesn't look rushed to me.


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Deep into the waters where the mysteries of the ocean lie. The preview image showcases the overall style, the actual effect is based on installation.
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http://www.terainnovations.com/ - Home Page
http://forum.viruscape.com/ - Forum
INSTALLATION: -Installation went very smoothed and fast with no problems. After installation viruscape asked to update definition files. What is interesting no re-boot is required after installation as most other antivirus softwares require.
Memory Consumption - This was very impressive, I did a reboot and my resources were holding at 94%, this is the highest that I have tested so far. For older computers this is a plus factor as the footprint is very small.
Incredmental Updater - Updating from Viruscape Server is very fast and often as requaired. This feature can be tweaked from withing the main interface. As of the review the data base contains over 192,000 virus definitions and growing.
SCAN ENGINE - I ran a complete scan of my C Drive which took a total of 13 minutes and scanned 45,519 files. (prior to scan I place 5 nasties from my collection on my hard drive ) to determine detection capability, viruscape detected them all and provided a window showing the path of the infection. You are given a option to double click on the virus and delete it. The scan engine is extremely fast and performs well.
MAIN GUI - When you open the main gui the following information is provided.
Last system scan - Force Field Enabled/or Not = Date of last update and Self Integrity
At a quick glance your able to determine if everything is running ok.
There are four tabs at the left to choose from:
A. ) Scan Files - You have 3 options to choose from scan full system - scan memory and scan a folder.
B.) Update - This will enable you to update your files manually
C.) Options - Opening this feature you can tweak the various functions of Viruscape and taylor them to your needs.
D.) Help - This opens another window explaining in detail the varions features of Viruscape and support contacts.
The Main GUI is very easy to use for the novice user and advanced user.
DETECTION CAPABILTIY - This has to be determined yet. So far to date viruscape has detected every virus sample I have placed on my hard drive. Virus's ITW will determine how well and effective viruscape is. Over the next few weeks I'll be able to determine this area.
The 3 features that I would like to see in the next version is:
1.) Email Scanner
2.) Quaranteen Feature
3.)Emergency Disk
Viruscape is the new kid on the block. My first impression is positive and this software has great potential. Tera Innovations has set its goals high and is commited to excellence in this area. One commitment it has offered to the public is free updates for life, no charge yearly. What other antivius software offers this now??? My recommendation is to form your own opinion about Viruscape and post your thoughts and opinions on their forum as shown above. The staff at Viruscape is commited in providing the best in antiviruis software and customer support


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Another trial run
So I started another trial last week. I committed the unpardonable sin of posting while tired, and lost 2 million instead of gaining an estimated 20 million.
One of the things that really annoyed me this time was recognizing huge profits that I couldn't touch. If I were a paying account I'd have been buying a lot of beginner freighters, contracting to have them taken to trade hubs, and selling them for about double the purchase price. Since trial accounts can't have contracting and can't directly exchange ISK with other players I had to leave all that money on the table.
It's actually something I've seen available most times I've run the trial. As such I'm going to recommend it to beginning (paying) players looking for trade goods. Do enough to start buying the starting freighters and make deals to get them hauled.


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FAYETTEVILLE Arkansas' new football coaching staff is beginning to take shape.
One day after naming Chris Ash defensive coordinator, Razorbacks coach Bret Bielema named Jim Chaney offensive coordinator on Wednesday. Chaney has spent the last four seasons in the same capacity at Tennessee and served as the Volunteers' interim coach for the final game of the 2012 season.
Chaney will also serve as Arkansas' quarterbacks coach. He last worked at the position with Tyler Bray, who passed for 3,619 yards and 34 touchdowns this season as a senior at Tennessee.
What grade would you give Bret Bielema for his hiring of coordinators?
"Jim Chaney's approach will blend well with my ideas as we work to put together a plan for the team we have and over time develop our specific philosophy," Bielema said in a release. "While he was at Purdue, several of the best coaches in the nation sought his advice on how to use the spread offense.
"He knows the SEC, having coached at Tennessee, and is familiar with what it takes to be successful in this conference. He is an upbeat and positive person who has proven at every stop he is an elite coach in our profession."
Chaney, 50, served as an assistant coach for the NFL's St. Louis Rams prior to his stint at Tennessee. From 1997-2005, he was offensive coordinator at Purdue, coaching Drew Brees in all four of his seasons with the Boilermakers.
Other assistant coaching stops for Chaney include Wyoming, Cal State Fullerton and Western Michigan. Chaney grew up in Holden, Mo., and played defensive tackle at Central Missouri State, where he graduated in 1985.


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PATERSON, NJ – Paterson Public Schools is undergoing yet another evaluation to determine whether the district is ready to shed state control after more than 20 years.
City education officials said they have gone through two "dry runs" in preparation for the state evaluation that began on Thursday and will end on Friday. They expressed confidence the district would perform better than it has in previous years.
But one high-ranking city education official also said that Paterson students' low scores in standardized tests, as well as low graduation rates, likely will leave the district unable to meet the state's standards in the "instruction and program" category.
Last year, Paterson education officials thought they were on the verge of regaining some degree of local control when the district attained passing scores of 80 in three of the five evaluation categories – personnel, operations and governance. But state education commissioner Christopher Cerf then revised Paterson's scores, leaving the district with passing numbers only in governance.
Cerf's revision last year prompted the Board of Education to retain a lawyer to appeal the decision. But that case has seen little progress, a situation that local officials attribute to the court's inclination to wait for a decision in a very similar appeal filed by the Newark Board of Education.
Paterson school board members assert that the city's school children would be better off under local control because the state has been unable to resolve the district's problems during the past two decades. Cerf himself acknowledged that the state education department has failed Paterson when he visited the city back in January, but he also asserted at that time that his administration would change things.
At Wednesday night's Board of Education meeting at Kennedy High, state-appointed city schools superintendent Donnie Evans said representatives of the Passaic County Superintendent of Schools office would be conducting the evaluation. The county superintendent, Robert Gilmartin, then would submit his findings to Cerf's office, which would produce the final scores.
The area in which Paterson Public Schools has performed the worst on the evaluation has been "instruction and program.''
Board of Education member Errol Kerr asked on Wednesday what impact the district's low student test scores would have on that aspect of the evaluation. Assistant Superintendent JoAnne Riviello said the district likely would lose 38 of the possible 100 points in that category because of the scores. Riviello also said she thought the district was in good position to get the other 62 points.
"But that still will not get us to 80,'' said Kerr.
"But I think we're much higher than where we were,'' said Riviello.
"It just tells me that we have to double up and do some extremely hard work to improve in that area,'' Kerr said.
New Jersey's system for evaluating school districts and determining whether they ought to be under state control is called Quality Single Accountability Continuum, or QSAC. Paterson, Jersey City and Newark are the three districts in New Jersey that are under state control.
Under state control, the education department appoints the superintendent who has final say over all aspects of the school district's operations. The Board of Education votes on contracts, personnel reports and budgets, but the superintendent has the power to override those votes. For the most part, the elected board members serve in an advisory role.
The state evaluation system has undergone some changes since Paterson's last went through it, according to Theodore Best, the former school board member who now works as the district official assigned to QSAC.
Best, who is also a freeholder, told the school board on Wednesday that the state has streamlined the number of criteria under which districts are evaluated to eliminate redundancies that resulted in Paterson losing points under multiple sections for the same shortcoming.
In one section, Best said, the number of indicators has gone from 50 to five. But each of those indicators is worth far more points.
The state originally was going to have the county superintendent's office conduct the evaluation in October, but that was delayed. Officials said the state was not sure whether to use the old or new ranking system in the evaluation, a decision complicated by the pending litigation over Cerf's revision of the scores last year. As it turns out, the evaluation will use the new scoring system, Evans said.
The school district got word last week that the evaluation would take place, Evans said. School Board member Jonathan Hodges asked why the state did not get a minimum 30 days' notice, which he said is the requirement under state law.
"We in part may be responsible for that because we asked for the evaluation to be done as quickly as possible,'' Evans said.
Official said it likely will take months before Paterson Public Schools gets any official word on its performance.


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Ellen E. Wright
Ellen "Midge" E. Wright, a cherished mother, sister, aunt and friend, passed away on Dec. 31, 2011. She is happy in heaven with her husband, Ed, and other family members.
She leaves behind her children, Denise, Jim, David and Jerry. She is survived by her sisters, Genevieve Currie, Evelyn Wright, Joan Anderson and Margaret Sheehan, and her sister-in-law, Alice Scanlon. She is also survived by her brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews and many friends.
Midge had a full and happy life. She enjoyed many hobbies including singing, playing guitar, painting, sewing and playing cards. After retiring from her job as a telephone operator, Midge and her husband enjoyed many years of retirement in Florida.
Everyone who knew Midge appreciated her joyfulness, generosity and sense of humor. She was devoted to her family and lifelong friends. Midge was deeply loved and will be surely missed.
Thank you to the caring hearts and hands while living At Home With Friends, where Midge spent her last three years. Also, special gratitude to the wonderful staff at Tampa General Hospital for their kindness and support.
A memorial service will be held in March.


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Take it with you.
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- Inspired by our favorite old portable system
- Lightweight, durable, and, most of all, fun
Packing is sometimes like Tetris, so it seems only appropriate that your suitcase should look like this classic handheld. Jeans go here, shoes go here, dress shirt goes... no, wait. That's not going to close. Clear the screen, and let's try again. Jacket goes here. A row of rolled-up pants. Won't the socks tuck into that space between the shoes and the books? Now that's what we're talking about.
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- 3-digit combination lock
- Two zippers for ease of access during flights
- Interior fully-lined with zippered divider and inside zippered pouch (12 1/2" x 4 1/2") for chargers (well, for anything, but that's where we stuff all our cable craziness)
- Elastic straps to keep everything in place
- Four, 360 degree wheels for upright rolling in multiple directions
- Materials: ABS + PC (good impact and heat resistance), polyester lining
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- shell - 14" x 20" x 8 1/2"
- inc. wheels - 14" x 22 1/2" x 8 1/2"
- inside - 19 1/2" x 13 1/2"
- Weight: 7 lbs.


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While Drupal 8 core and contributed modules provide a lot of powerful features, you might have some situations where you need to develop custom functionality for your website. In this section of the course, you'll learn how to create Drupal 8 modules from scratch. Some programming background required.
Learning Objectives
You'll come away from the course with knowledge of:
Best practices for Drupal module development
How Drupal works from a back-end perspective
Ability to create a Drupal 8 module
How to use api.drupal.org to find documentation
How to use development tools for Drupal
Understanding of object-oriented programming for Drupal
For a full course outline, see the training description on our website.
Should I bring a laptop? Please bring a laptop for the course.
Can I pay with a cheque? Yes, contact us and we can issue you an invoice for the training.
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In this tip I will cover how to use ffmpeg to override the audio track of a
video from a different audio track (such as the one in a WAV, an OGG or an
MP3 file). To do that use the following recipe (based on
out-of-date blog post and some help from ubitux on
#ffmpeg, with a lot of
trial and error):
ffmpeg -i in_audio.wav -i in_video.ogv -map 0:0 -map 1:1 -shortest \
-c:a libvorbis -q:a 7 -c:v copy output.ogv
Some of these files are not needed if you're not dealing with Ogg Video files.
-shortest is useful for making sure that the length of the output
is trimmed to that of the shortest input.
I ended up using this command for
the latest screencast
I prepared. Cheers, and happy holidays.


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Censoring Begins At Home: Iran Announces Plans To Build Its Own Internet, Operating System
from the Anonymous-says-O-RLY? dept
Iran is promoting its national internet as a "cost-saving measure for consumers and a way to uphold Islamic moral codes." This will operate in parallel with the existing internet before making the switch to IOL or whatever this new censornet will be called. The roll-out is going quickly, with 60% of Iran's homes and businesses migrating "soon," with the entire country due to be completely severed from the rest of the world "within two years."
The Iranian government is also looking to install a new basement (if we follow the "new internet = "ground floor" analogy -- and I guess we will). It intends to roll out its own operating system to replace Windows within the coming months. Ali Aghamohammadi, the Iranian Head of Economic Affairs, has expressed his confidence that the government-approved internet and operating system will also be deployed by other Muslim countries.
This bit of dismaying news had no sooner graced the pages of the un-Iranian internet when information surfaced that Anonymous had hacked the Iranian government's computers. The "group" succeeded in harvesting 10,000 email messages from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs containing "approvals and rejections for a variety of visas and passports, among other requests, and correspondence."
In addition, Anonymous is planning a day-long DDoS attack to commemorate the anniversary of the 2009 elections, which saw Ahmadinejad doing everything from shutting down Facebook access to ordering the torching of an opponent's campaign office.
Whether these actions will hasten or delay the implementation of the Iran-only internet remains to be seen. Iran has only stated that it will be rolled out "soon," wording, which is vague enough that either side can claim it acheived its goals. As more anti-government activity flares up in nearby regions, usually accompanied by a shutdown of communication services, it would surprise exactly no one if other like-minded countries begin to view Iran as their ISP of choice.


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3:30 am
Dialogue "Brinkley On Cronkite" Host Marcia Franklin talks with historian Douglas Brinkley about his biography of iconic CBS newsman Walter Cronkite.G
4:00 am
Sesame Street "The Wild Brunch" Snuffy helps out in at Hooper's Store when zoo animals come for brunch. He has to figure out a way to remember everyone's order. Educational Objectives: Self-Regulation. D
5:00 am
Martha Speaks "Martha's Millions/Carolina's Gifted" Martha's Millions - When Carolina reads about a dog inheriting millions, she's appalled. What could a dog do with all that money? Martha discovers that it isn't who spends it, but how you spend it, that matters most. Vocabulary: (E) inherit(s)(ed)(ing)(ance), wealthy, greedy, generous, fortune (I) will, buy, spend, stingy, give(ing). D
5:30 am
Peg + Cat "The Chicken Problem/The Space Creature Problem" The Chicken Problem - The Farm. Peg and Cat have to get 100 chickens back in the coop before the farmer sees. Primary Content: Size correspondence; Secondary Content: The number 100. D
6:00 am
Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood "Daniel Visits School/Daniel Visits The Doctor" Daniel Visits School - Daniel is visiting school for the first time and he's a little nervous until he learns that asking questions so that he knows what to expect is the best way to handle the anxiety that comes with new experiences. Daniel Visits the Doctor - Daniel is going to Dr. Anna for his checkup - but he is very anxious! Mom Tiger teaches him that talking about the situation will help him feel calmer, so Daniel makes a book with all the information he knows about the doctor. D
6:30 am
Sid The Science Kid "All My Senses" Sid wants to know about all his different senses. At school, Sid and his friends embark on a quest to explore vision, hearing, touch, smell and taste!. D
7:00 am
Sesame Street "The Wild Brunch" Snuffy helps out in at Hooper's Store when zoo animals come for brunch. He has to figure out a way to remember everyone's order. Educational Objectives: Self-Regulation. D
8:00 am
Curious George "George Fixes Betsy's Wagon/Curious George Takes A Drive" George must replace the wheel on a wagon and brings a turtle home and keeps it in the bathtub.G
8:30 am
Cat in the Hat Knows A Lot About That! "When I Grow Up/Doing It Differently" When I Grow Up - Sally and Nick are trying to guess what they'll be when they grow up when the Cat drops in for a visit. Cat is sure Nick and Sally will never guess what his friend Puggle will be when she grows up. When they see her, they start guessing right away! A frog? A duck? No, a beaver! They discover that, while Puggle may have some similarities to other creatures, she will grow up to be a duck billed platypus! Doing It Differently - Nick and Sally can't seem to find Harvey the guinea pig. D
9:00 am
Peg + Cat "The Honey Problem/The Penguin Problem" The Honey Problem - Peg's Pizza Place. The 3 Bees will produce honey for Peg and Cat's super-popular honey cake - but only if Peg and Cat will dance for the Bees in a certain pattern! Primary Content: Weight. The Penguin Problem - The South Pole. D
9:30 am
Dinosaur Train "Elmer Elasmosaurus/Dinosaur Block Party" Elmer Elasmosaurus - The Pteranodon family travels on the Dinosaur Train with the Aquacar to an underwater train station to transport Elmer Elasmosaurus back to his home in the ocean. At first Buddy is not enthusiastic about travelling underwater, but quickly becomes a convert when he sees the spectacular sights under the sea. Dinosaur Block Party - The Pteranodon family hosts a block party to introduce their new neighbors, the Lambeosaurus family, to all the other neighborhood creatures. D
10:00 am
Peg + Cat "The Race Car Problem/The Big Gig Problem" The Race Car Problem - Junk Yard/Race Track Stadium. Peg and Cat rebuild their homemade race car, "Hot Buttered Lightnin'," to compete in the Talla-peg-a 20 race. Primary Content: More than, less than; Secondary Content: Solid shapes. D
10:30 am
Wild Kratts "Neck and Neck" As Chris and Martin search for the answer to why giraffes have long necks, a mischievous giraffe begins secretly taking Creature Power Suit parts and supplies from the Tortuga. D
11:00 am
Super Why! "Jasper's Cowboy Wish" Howdy Partner! Whyatt and his friends are playing cowboys, but Pig can't join in because he doesn't know what cowboys do. The super readers jump into the tale Jasper's Cowboy Wish and make the acquaintance of a cowpoke named Jasper who's desperate to become a rompin' stompin' cowboy if only he could get the hang of it! When Jasper must use his cowboy skills to save the day, will he be a hero. . D
11:30 am
WordGirl "Who Wants Candy?/Chuck's Brother" Who Wants Candy? - On a field trip to the local candy factory, The Birthday Girl goes on a candy eating spree. WordGirl must find a way to save the city's candy and win back her best friend and field trip buddy, Violet. Vocabulary Words: Awestruck, Mastermind. D
12:00 pm
Outdoor Idaho "The Foothills" The backdrop for Idaho's Statehouse and the city of Boise is also the instant getaway for people in the Treasure Valley with more than 10,000 acres set aside through a voter-approved levy and more than 135 miles of trails. Runners, walkers, mountain bikers, wildflower hunters, wildlife watchers and more make year around use of the Foothills, which merge into the Boise Ridge, topped by Bogus Basin Ski Resort.G
12:30 pm
Chef's Life "A Road Trip for Rice" Vivian travels to Columbia, South Carolina, to meet with Glenn Roberts of Anson Mills and learns about Carolina heirloom rice growing in fields on the Savannah River. Glenn explains Anson Mills' efforts to save heirloom grains and discusses the importance of ingredient biodiversity. Glenn's passion inspires Vivian to host a "rice dinner" at Chef & the Farmer, where each course centers around this grain. D
1:00 pm
Katie Brown Workshop "Beach Dreams" Katie captures the delights of a summer at the beach with elegant recipes for plank-grilled white fish and cilantro rice and projects like sand memory frames and frosted candle globes. D
1:30 pm
Paint This With Jerry Yarnell "Wine & Roses (Still Life), Part 3" Begin highlighting roses and using the synthetic chisel-edge brushes to start under-painting the large grape leaves-adjusting the value of the color so that they show up against background. Then begin highlighting leaves to give them form. Now build darker shadows on back side of grapes. D
2:00 pm
Essential Pepin "Veg-In!" Ragout Of Asparagus; Zucchini And Tomato Gratin; Cauliflower Gratin; Artichoke Hearts Helen; Corn Tempura. D
2:30 pm
On Story "Action!" The creators behind the explosions CON AIR, GONE IN SIXTY SECONDS, HULK, ZOMBIELAND and MACHETE debate what makes a great action movie. Followed by the riveting short film SOLD by writer/director John Irwin. A young investigative journalist goes undercover and is captured into a human trafficking ring. D
3:00 pm
Dialogue "Brinkley On Cronkite" Host Marcia Franklin talks with historian Douglas Brinkley about his biography of iconic CBS newsman Walter Cronkite.G
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MotorWeek R/T: '14 HONDA ACCORD HYBRID CC: TBD GOSS: BOROSCOPE FYI: TBD L/T: TOYOTA RAV4, RAM 1500 MN: TBD R/T: '13 CHEVROLET SONIC RS. D
4:00 pm
America's Test Kitchen from Cook's Illustrated "Breakfast Standbys" Man on the Street John "Doc" Willoughby challenges viewers to a blind oatmeal tasting to see if steel-cut really is better than instant. Then, host Christopher Kimball goes into the test kitchen with test cook Bridget Lancaster to learn how to make the best bowl of 10-Minute Steel Cut Oatmeal. Next, equipment expert Adam Ried is in the Equipment Corner reviewing his favorite moka pots, and Chris answers questions from viewers. D
4:30 pm
Crafting at the Spotted Canary "Things That Keep You Warm" When it is cold outside, we like to think about crafts that keep us warm. When it is warm out, we organize our closets and think about how we can re-use our sweaters. Today's show features ideas for you, to keep your hands warm, to keep your feet warm and to keep your electronics warm!. D
5:00 pm
Antiques Roadshow "Survivors" In this special episode, ANTIQUES ROADSHOW highlights amazing tales of rescues, near misses, and beating the odds with treasures that have endured wars, natural disasters, fires and more. A French Blue John urn that remains largely intact despite multiple gunshots is appraised for $3,000 to $5,000.G
6:00 pm
Music City Roots: Live from the Loveless Cafe A rare and special performance by Rock Hall of Famer Leon Russell caps off this variety night in Nashville. Also bluegrass from IIIrd Tyme Out, Memphis folk pop from Star & Micey, earthy Americana from Nashville's Josh Farrow and blues from the Thorpe McKenzie Band. D
7:00 pm
ACL Presents: Americana 17th Annual Honors This AUSTIN CITY LIMITS special features the best in American roots music, without the awards presentations. Taped at the Americana Music Awards in Nashville, featured performers include Lucinda Williams, Gregg Allman, Robert Plant, the Civil Wars, Jessica Lea Mayfield and Justin Townes Earle.G
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Judy Garland: Duets The incomparable Judy Garland collaborates with a who's who of top performers from the 1960s to deliver a non-stop lineup of classic Garland hits. Culled from her 1963-64 TV show, these full-performance duets feature the likes of Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra, Barbra Streisand, Lena Horne, Bobby Darin, Mel Torme, Jack Jones, Ethel Merman, Tony Bennett, Peggy Lee and Liza Minelli.G
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Nashville 2.0 In NASHVILLE 2.0, visit country music's booming hometown, a city that welcomes young musicians who dream of making it big. Creating the musical landscape of tomorrow, Music City is home to Americana music, and contemporary American roots music that a genre that incorporates styles like country, rock, folk, bluegrass, R&B, gospel, Latin and blues, bringing new sounds to these proud traditions. In this special, explore the American musical melting pot, looking to the future while embracing the breadth and genius of American roots music from Emmylou Harris to Mumford and Sons, Rosanne Cash to the Avett Brothers, Dwight Yoakam to the Carolina Chocolate Drops. D
10:00 pm
Music City Roots: Live from the Loveless Cafe A rare and special performance by Rock Hall of Famer Leon Russell caps off this variety night in Nashville. Also bluegrass from IIIrd Tyme Out, Memphis folk pop from Star & Micey, earthy Americana from Nashville's Josh Farrow and blues from the Thorpe McKenzie Band. D
11:00 pm
ACL Presents: Americana 17th Annual Honors This AUSTIN CITY LIMITS special features the best in American roots music, without the awards presentations. Taped at the Americana Music Awards in Nashville, featured performers include Lucinda Williams, Gregg Allman, Robert Plant, the Civil Wars, Jessica Lea Mayfield and Justin Townes Earle.G


text: Governments face disruption by the private sector and social unrest unless they embrace new technology. Here, Prime Minster Justin Trudeau meets a robot in Edmonton last May as others look on. ( THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson) November 29, 2017 Technology will make today's government obsolete and that's good Sunil Johal, University of Toronto Government is about to be disrupted by technology in the same manner as major industries. It's about time.