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This is the branch of dentistry that focuses on the inside of the tooth — specifically the root canals and sensitive, inner pulp (nerve) tissue. When this tissue becomes inflamed or infected, a root canal procedure may become necessary. But contrary to the popular myth, a root canal doesn't cause pain, it relives it. Read more about Endodontics.
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The word "surgery" often brings to mind a stay in the hospital, general anesthesia, and perhaps a lengthy recovery period. However, the experience of having oral surgery is usually very different from that. Some common oral surgery procedures include: tooth extractions, dental implant placement, and biopsies of suspicious oral lesions. Read more about Oral Surgery.
Adults and kids alike can benefit from the boost in self-confidence that comes from having a great-looking smile with beautifully aligned teeth. Orthodontic treatment can even improve chewing, speaking and oral hygiene in certain cases. And with today's virtually invisible orthodontic appliances, it's possible to keep your treatment a private matter… until your new smile is unveiled, of course! Read more about Orthodontics.
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For the vast majority of orthodontic patients, wearing fixed appliances (commonly called braces) will be a major part of treatment — and those braces, for the most part, will be the familiar silvery-metal type. But while they're still quite popular, traditional-looking metal braces are no longer the only game in town! Let's have a look at some of the options available in orthodontic appliances.
First, we should distinguish between fixed and removable appliances. Fixed appliances like braces are attached to the teeth by metal bands or special cement. They aren't normally taken off until treatment is complete. Removable appliances, such as clear aligners, are typically worn some 22 hours per day, but may be easily taken off as needed. While clear aligners can be effective in treating mild to moderate orthodontic problems, fixed appliances are generally needed for more comprehensive treatment.
Typically made of high-grade stainless steel, traditional metal braces remain by far the most common type of fixed orthodontic appliances. They consist of metal bands that wrap around the molars in back, and smaller metal brackets that are cemented to the front surfaces of the other teeth. A thin, springy metal wire, running through the brackets, gently guides the teeth into a proper position. This archwire may be fixed to the brackets by flexible elastics, metal ties, or other types of clasps.
There are many good reasons why time-tested metal braces remain popular — because they offer a reliable, effective and economical treatment option. In contrast to the appliances of the past, today's braces are actually smaller, lighter, and more comfortable to wear. If you want a less traditional look, you may be able to choose colorful elastics for the brackets, or other modifications.
Clear ceramic braces are a new variation on the traditional system that provides a far less noticeable method of treatment. They use the same components as traditional braces — except that the brackets on the front side of the teeth are made of a translucent ceramic material that blends in with the tooth's natural color. This system has become a favorite for adults (including some well-known celebrities) because, unless you look closely, it's hard to notice they're there.
Several types of ceramic braces are currently available, and the technology is constantly improving. Their aesthetic appeal is undeniable... but there are a few tradeoffs. The ceramic brackets can be less durable than their metal counterparts; plus, while the brackets themselves don't stain, the elastic bands that attach them to the archwire do (however, these are generally changed each month.) Ceramic braces also cost more than metal — but for many people, the benefit of having an inconspicuous appliance outweighs the costs.
While ceramic braces certainly offer a less conspicuous look, there is still another system that allows fixed braces to be truly invisible. In some situations, special appliances called lingual braces can be placed on the tongue side of the teeth. They work the same way other metal braces do — but even though they're made of metal, they can't be seen, because they're hidden behind the teeth themselves!
Lingual braces aren't the proper treatment for every orthodontic condition. Special training is required to install them, and they're significantly more expensive than standard braces. They also generally require a bit more time for the wearer to get used to them, and they may slightly prolong treatment. But if you want the least visible type of fixed appliance — and if you're a candidate for this treatment option — then lingual braces may be just what you're looking for.
The Magic of Orthodontics Proper alignment of the teeth is basic to "Smile Design." Their position dictates how they work together and affects the way you look and smile. Only orthodontic treatment can move teeth into the right position. Simply put, when things look right, they probably are right. Learn the basics of smile analysis and design and whether the magic of orthodontics will work for you... Read Article
Moving Teeth with Orthodontics Moving teeth orthodontically is a fascinating process by which the bone that surrounds and supports teeth is gently forced to remodel itself. Orthodontics moves teeth with a careful manipulation of force that guide the teeth into a new, improved position and better equilibrium. Light, constant forces applied to the teeth allow them to move in a predictable manner and direction... Read Article
Clear Aligners for Teenagers Teens who regard traditional braces as restrictive, confining, and obstructive to their lifestyles now have another choice for orthodontic treatment: clear aligners. This advanced dental technology, originally geared toward adults, has recently evolved to treat a greater variety of bite problems in younger people. These improved orthodontic appliances can help teens function normally during a difficult phase of life... Read Article


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WASHINGTON — Stung by internal security lapses, U.S. intelligence officials plan to use a sweeping electronic system to continually monitor workers with secret clearances, current and former officials told The Associated Press.
The system is intended to identify rogue agents, corrupt officials and leakers and draws on a Defense Department model under development for more than a decade, according to officials and documents reviewed by the AP.
An administration review of the government's security clearance process due this month is expected to support continuous monitoring as part of a package of comprehensive changes.
Privacy advocates and government employee union officials expressed concerns that electronic monitoring could intrude into individuals' private lives, prompt flawed investigations and put sensitive personal data at greater risk. Supporters say the system would have safeguards.
Workers with secret clearances are already required to undergo background checks of their finances and private lives before they are hired and again during periodic re-investigations.
"What we need is a system of continuous evaluation where when someone is in the system and they're cleared initially, then we have a way of monitoring their behavior, both their electronic behavior on the job as well as off the job," Director of National Intelligence James Clapper told Congress last month.
Clapper said the proposed system would extend "across the government," drawing on "six or seven data streams." Monitoring of employees at some agencies could begin as early as September and be fully operational across the government by September 2016. The price tag, Clapper conceded, "is going to be costly."
Budget documents released last week show the Pentagon requesting nearly $9 million next year for insider threat-related research.
Current and former officials familiar with the DNI's planning said the monitoring system will collect records from multiple sources about employees. They will use private credit agencies, law enforcement databases and threat lists, military and other government records, licenses, data services and public record repositories. During random spot checks, the system's software will sift through the data to spot unusual behavior patterns.
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Cable on Ohio amusement park ride snaps, hurting 2
An Ohio amusement park ride that swings riders as high as 125 feet has been closed indefinitely after a cable snapped, injuring two visitors.
Cedar Point spokesman Bryan Edwards said a cable on one of the Skyhawk ride's carriages disconnected late Saturday. One rider was treated at a hospital and released. The other person was treated at the scene, the park said.
A man who said he was near the ride when the accident occurred at about 10 p.m. reported hearing "something whip, then bang and screaming."
Kevin Gregg of Barnegat, New Jersey, operator of an online amusement park fan site called Themeparkmaniacs.com, told The Plain Dealer of Cleveland the ride slowed down to a stop with riders screaming.
Gregg said the cable damaged the fence in front of the ride where spectators often stand and watch. He said he was back at Cedar Point on Sunday and rides were operating normally, except for Skyhawk.
Skyhawk has two giant arms that swing riders at speeds up to 60 mph.
The park says the ride was closed temporarily in 2013 for an unrelated reason.
Edwards said Skyhawk will remain closed until an investigation into the cause of the accident is completed.
Edwards said in a statement: "Safety is our top priority."
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The Guy's Perspective: Should I be taking care of her kids?
I need to know how to address an issue with my girlfriend. We've lived together for six months. She has three young children ages 9, 5 and 2. I have three grown children that live on their own. My girlfriend recently got a physically demanding job and works 3-11 p.m. I work regular hours, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Since her new job began, all of a sudden she expects me to be responsible for picking her children up from daycare five days a week, and then feeding them and changing diapers after I've worked a full day. The few days we're off together she complains about how tired she is and expects me to change her son's diapers while she "rests."
She has told me that she knows this situation is stressing me out, but it doesn't seem like she's trying to find a solution. I'm really beginning to feel resentful as I feel she should be taking care of her children since she made the decision to bring them into this world. She has also told me about how she broke up with previous boyfriends because they either wouldn't adopt her children or act like a father figure. Although I do love this woman, I believe she feels that every man she dates is supposed to be a daddy to her kids. I need some help here.
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Thanks for your question.
While I understand that being a single parent is a very difficult job on many levels, your girlfriend is still ultimately responsible for her own kids. What's interesting is that many single parents are a bit apprehensive about involving new "friends" in their kids' lives for fear of making things more confusing and complicated for them. This is why I'm surprised at your girlfriend's willingness — her eagerness almost — to hand over the daycare responsibilities to you. This should give you a good indication of where her head's at and what she's looking for in a man.
Jason, you're a good guy to help her out while she transitions into her new schedule. I hope your girlfriend knows how lucky she is to have found someone so solid, considering that she brings a slightly more complex situation to the table than your average gal. That said, she's taking advantage of you. Welcoming your help is one thing, but expecting you to pick up the slack while she's sorting things out with her own life is a bit over the top. I think many people would feel guilty, even embarrassed, by thrusting these daycare responsibility onto another person. The fact that this doesn't bother her is a red flag in my eyes.
She needs to know that this arrangement is unacceptable. You need to have a sit down with her and explain that you also have a job and other responsibilities. And that while you're glad to help out, she needs to show she's working on coming up with some other solution for her kids. She may get defensive, so before you say anything make sure you reassure her that you care about her and want things to work out.
If you can't work out then you need to do some serious thinking about this relationship. Clearly you love her and want this to work out, but how will this play out in the future? Presumably she has some great qualities otherwise you wouldn't have fallen for her, but good qualities tend to fade when adverse conditions continue over long periods of time.
Remember, Jason, relationships are about give and take. The two of you need to work together so you both are fulfilled and happy. Be careful not to settle for a relationship where you're doing most of the giving.
Good luck,
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WASHINGTON — The number of Americans seeking unemployment aid plummeted to a five-year low last week, a hopeful sign the job market may be improving. But much of the decline reflects seasonal volatility in the data.
Weekly unemployment benefit applications fell 37,000 to a seasonally adjusted 335,000, the Labor Department said Thursday. That's the lowest level since January 2008, just after the recession began.
The four-week average, a less volatile measure, fell to 359,250.
The applications data can be uneven in January. Job cuts typically spike in the second week of the month as retailers, restaurants and other companies lay off temporary workers hired for the winter holidays.
The department seasonally adjusts the numbers to account for such trends, but the data can still be choppy.
Last week, the layoffs weren't as large as expected, a department spokesman said. That caused a steep drop in the seasonally adjusted data.
The broader trend will become clearer in the coming weeks. Applications were declining slightly at the end of last year, pushing the four-week average to a four-year low in the last week of December.
The applications figures "suggest the labor market is getting better, the issue remains the extent of the improvement," said Joseph LaVorgna, an economist at Deutsche Bank.
Applications are a proxy for layoffs. Overall, applications remain at a level that suggests employers are hiring at a slow but steady pace. Applications fluctuated between 360,000 and 390,000 for most of last year. At the same time, employers added an average of 153,000 jobs a month.
That's just been enough to slowly push down the unemployment rate, which fell 0.7 percentage points last year to 7.8 percent.
Employers added 155,000 jobs last month, nearly matching the average for the year. December's steady job gain suggests employers didn't cut back on hiring in the midst of the debate over the tax and spending changes known as the fiscal cliff. Many economists feared that the prospect of higher taxes and steep cuts in federal spending would cause a slowdown in job gains.
That's a good sign, since more budget showdowns are expected. Congress must vote to raise the government's $16.4 trillion borrowing limit by sometime between mid-February and early March. If not, the government risks defaulting on its debt. Republicans will likely demand deep spending cuts as the price of raising the debt limit.
More than 5.8 million people received unemployment aid in the week ended Dec. 29, the latest data available. That's about 465,000 more than the previous week. The figure includes about 2 million people who receive extended benefits paid for by the federal government. The rest receive aid under state unemployment programs, which usually last 26 weeks.
The overall economy grew at an annual rate of 3.1 percent in the July-September quarter. But economists believe activity slowed considerably in the October-December quarter to a rate below 2 percent or less, in part because companies cut back on restocking.


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Tarot cards have been used for divination since the mid-15th century. Different parts of Europe, including France and Italy, used them. To this day, the French tarot and the Italian tarocchini have survived. Today, many tarot games are played and studied. Let's explore the origin of tarot. It all began in ancient Greece, where the Tarot card game was created.
The first deck, the 78-card version, was the only one widely available in the United States for years. This deck is considered the definitive. However, the 78-card version has its own limitations. Before you can interpret a Tarot reading, it is important to understand the deck's structure. Here are some guidelines to help you get started. Tarot readings can be used for personal development and divination. This book is a great resource for anyone who just wants to learn more about Tarot.
Modern tarot decks include 78 cards, divided into Major and Minor Arcana. The Major Arcana contains the 22 trump cards, which represent different aspects of human life. The Minor Arcana consists of 56 cards, divided into four suits. These cards are commonly referred to as'sacred' cards. Despite being used for divination, Tarot isn't a fortune-telling machine. It's a mirror that helps you make sense of your life.
Professional tarot readers evaluate the pros and cons of using the cards for mental health. The cards can be used to help you identify the meaning of your life and spark a conversation with counselors. For some people, the spiritual aspect of tarot may go against their beliefs. For those who don't practice religion, tarot may be a good idea as well. Therapy and professional guidance should be used in conjunction with the use of the cards, as it is easy for you to see what you believe.
The earliest recorded use of Tarot cards was as a parlor game. People began to use the cards in Italy for divination in the late sixteenth century and early seventeenth centuries. They probably brought the original deck of cards on duty. The culture of Tarot spread to the Mediterranean natives. In the eighteenth century, however, people began assigning specific meanings to the cards and suggesting layouts for divination.
There are many benefits to using the cards as a guide. Tarot readings are more accurate when they are collaborative. The reader uses the cards to guide the querent and help them understand their own motives, patterns, relationships, and needs. As with any psychic reading, they can reveal little new information, but they can also confirm what the querent already knows. It can be a powerful experience. There are many types of readings and each one is different.
Many people believe that Tarot readings can predict their future. Although Tarot is not a psychic reading, it does serve as a way to tap into intuition. You can create the life you desire by understanding the images of the cards. Tarot readings can help you create your ideal future and realize your dreams. Tarot readings can help you tap into your intuition to make the right decisions and bring joy and fulfillment to your life.
The Minor Arcana consists of 14 cards, and revolves around common areas in life. The Minor Arcana's four suits are Pentacles, Cups and Swords. Each suit has a specific meaning and focus on different aspects of life. The four personality cards reflect the different aspects of an individual's outlook and attitude. It is important to examine all four cards to fully understand their meanings.


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Yunnan Province in southwest China border, the provincial capital Kunming. Warring States period, this is the Dian tribe fowl. Yunnan, namely, "Caiyunzhinan"and the other argument is that because in the "Yunling of the South " is named. The total area of about 39 million square kilometers, accounting for 4.11% of total land area, the provincial administrative regions in the country ranked No. 8 in the area. The total population of 45,130,000 (2008), accounting for 3.36% of the population, the population ranked 13th. And Yunnan provinces adjacent to Sichuan, Guizhou, Guangxi, Tibet, Yunnan Province, three neighboring countries of Myanmar, Laos and Vietnam. Tropic of Cancer crosses from the southern province.


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Dinosaurs are living creatures on our planet more than 150 million years ago. The name Dinosaurs means "terrible lizard" and has many meanings because they were big creature and scariest. They have a variety different of sizes from a chicken to others over weighing nearly 100 tons. Their diets are also very different, one of them being herbivores while others carnivorous and others an omnivore eats both plants and meat.
Scientists have not yet discovered how dinosaurs are extinct. Their fossils were first discovered in 1800. By studying these fossils, researchers know that dinosaurs are ancient cousins of some species like crocodiles, snakes, bird, and lizards today.
Scientists have studied that dinosaurs lived from about 245 to 65.5 million years ago during the Mesozoic Era. And they divide the Mesozoic into three periods: the Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous.
This is a time when the climate is relatively dry and hot and especially without polar ice as it is today. This is also the environment where dinosaurs first evolved. With this dry climate, some reptiles have heat-resistant skin, such as the skin of some mammals "Therapsids", some flying lizards like Pterodactyl, Pteranodon...others Coelophysis that have "hollow form", Plateosaurus.
The Triassic period is a mass extinction of terrestrial animals. However, some dinosaurs still survive. The more they grow and increase in quantity. During this period, the temperature was cooler due to more rainfall. These changes lead to a number of large grow plant species such as ferns, and ponytail. This vegetation is the main food for some herbivorous dinosaurs such as Apatosaurus, Diplodocus, and Brachiosaurus.
The dinosaurs at this stage grow very diverse and are present almost everywhere in the world. Besides, a number of other groups of organisms also develop diverse. However all dinosaurs do not have to live at the same time, they can live together and not extinct together. They live in all different environments, from tropical forests to arid deserts.
In this period dinosaur development was very diverse. For examples some dinosaurs that live during this period include
Velociraptor (aka Raptor): This dinosaur is about 3.3 meters tall, weighs 60kg and it has a smart brain to plan and attack prey. Its bite force reaches 8000 newtons equivalent to today's spotted hyenas. It is a formidable predator in the wild world.
Velociraptor is not only the obsession of small dinosaurs like Zephyrosaurus but also brings fear to even larger dinosaurs like Tenontosaurus. Therefore, the Raptor is also known by the scientific world as speed bird of prey, to describe their ability to destroy prey quickly. And it is considered one of the key factors contributing to the brand's success of Jurassic Dinosaur Games. Especially is the Jurassic Park Games game.
Triceratops is a herbivorous dinosaur. It is 3 meters tall, 9 meters long and weighs about 10 tons. Triceratops is one of the familiar dinosaurs in a series of Dinosaur Coloring Games. Despite its scary shape, it's a dinosaur gentle and herbivorous species. It only uses horns to fight predators like T-Rex. And it's also one of the most commonly found fossils.
Stegosaurus belongs to the family of dinosaurs eating benign plants. Like the bison, it prefers to be fed with ferns or sesame trees rather than fighting. Stegosaurus's name means a roof lizard. Stegosaurus children who love dinosaurs can easily recognize Stegosaurus thanks to the thorny horns growing on its back in Dinosaur Coloring Pages. Besides, It appeared in some famous games like Dino Run 2, Dino Run 3 ...
This herbivorous dinosaur possesses a height of up to 10.1m and weighs 3,500kg, equivalent to the size of a large bus. They appeared at the end of the Jurassic period, about 150 - 148 million years ago.
Despite its size, Stegosaurus is the lowest IQ dinosaur. According to scientists' research, the Stegosaurus dinosaur's brain is very small, just as big as a walnut, equivalent to a dog's brain. So Stegosaurus dinosaurs are classified as the species with the proportion of brain correlated with the lowest body rate.
Tyrannosaurus rex appeared from about 68 to 66 million years ago. It weighs 7 tons, has small characteristic hands and is a violent predator and predator with their powerful bite. T.Rex's biting force is equivalent to a pressure of 8,000 pounds, 10 times the bite of an adult crocodile.
Based on the bone structure, scientists estimate they can run at 25 miles per hour, but some other scientists think this number is up to 32 miles per hour. Fossil samples show that the average life expectancy of Rex is 30 years
Tyrannosaurus rex is probably the most popular dinosaur in all species. It appears in most dinosaur-related games, including "Jurassic Park Games", "Dinosaur Robots Games", iconic games that cause destruction and death like "Miami Rex", "NY Rex" ...
Scientists have classified dinosaurs based on many different factors, but mostly their fossils. Everything involves dinosaurs like fossil dinosaur bones, dinosaur eggs, and other trace fossils like footprints and muzzle rocks.
Dinosaurs come in many different sizes and body shapes. Some are giant creatures, weighing more than 100 tons. Others are as small as the bird.
Most skin of dinosaurs has scales. We still don't know what color the skin of dinosaurs is. However, some scientists believe that dinosaurs are usually gray and green. Others think dinosaurs have vivid colors. With these colors, they can hide predators, and maybe males want to catch the attention of females.
Some large dinosaurs, they move slowly on four legs to support their huge weight. Others can move with their hind legs and stand upright. Because they have lightweight, hollow skeletons and allow them to move quickly.
Some types of carnivorous dinosaurs have sharp teeth. They use this set of teeth to tear flesh and prey. Others have long necks and eat vegetation and leaves.
You may know that dinosaurs are egg-laying creatures. Currently, scientists have not yet studied how long dinosaurs live, but based on their fossils, scientists show that some may have survived for a hundred years. And they can live in herds. They were able to protect themselves in many ways such as using their horns to protect them, others using their sharp teeth.
Scientists have classified dinosaurs into two groups. A group is based on the structure of the hip bones of the dinosaurs - Ornithischia dinosaurs. The other group is lizard - Saurischia dinosaur.
This is a dinosaur that looks like the birds today. Ornithischians are people who eat plants. They can move on their two or four feet. They have flat teeth to crush hard vegetation. Stegosaurus is an example. It's a plant-eating dinosaur with a small head's. It has large, triangular bones protruding from its back. Or another dinosaur is Triceratops, with horns like a modern rhino.
This species of dinosaur is very similar to that of reptiles today. They are one of the largest creatures that have existed on our earth. Some species have some common characteristics with today's birds. The first bird discovered by scientists is Archaeopteryx - a Saurischian species. And then they divided them into two species: the carnivorous theropod and the plant-eating sauropods.
These species of Theropods are comprised of all carnivorous dinosaurs. Theropods go on their hind legs and they use sharp claws and teeth to catch and tear prey flesh. They can hunt alone to catch and eat smaller plant-eating dinosaurs. Occasionally, they hunt in groups and attack larger dinosaurs. Theropods include some species such as Giganotosaurus, Spinosaurus, and especially Tyrannosaurus Rex dinosaur.
Sauropods are the largest terrestrial herbivores ever living. They move on their four legs and are considered the largest of all species. An interesting thing about this dinosaur is that they have very small heads and brains compared to their giant bodies. Sauropods all have long necks, which allows them to take food on the tallest plants. Some species can also stand up with their hind legs to rise higher into the tree. In addition, they use long and muscular tails to hold equal when standing. Examples for some Sauropods are Brachiosaurus, Wikimedia Focus, and Apatosaurus.
There are many reasons to think that dinosaurs are extinct. Extinction dinosaur is still a mystery and controversial for many scientists. They came up with different theories.
Some scientists believe that dinosaurs died because temperatures on Earth were too hot or too cold for them.
Others believe that an asteroid has fallen to earth. The falling meteorites can create dust and block sunlight. Plants will stop growing and lead to food-eating dinosaurs that will die from lack of food. And they become prey to other dinosaur meat eaters.
Other scientists maintain that dinosaurs can turn into modern birds like ostriches today.
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Quickstart on Windows 7
This page describes what you need to know to use Haskell on a Windows machine. See the GHC Trac Wiki for what you need to know to build GHC on Windows.
For a minimal setup download the following :
Add the following to the path :
ghc/bin(should contain
ghc/mingw/bin(should contain
cabal/(should contain the cabal binary)
If you launch
msys2_shell.bat (as opposed to
mingw32_shell.bat or
mingw64_shell.bat) then make sure that the following environment variable is defined :
Then test by firing up either
mingw32_shell.bat, or
mingw64_shell.bat and then executing the following sequence of commands :
mkdir test cd test cabal sandbox init cabal install hoogle
Note that the absence of the environment variables above will result in linker errors when building hoogle.
- E-Text Editor (TextMate for Windows)
- TextPad
- Emacs, Vi(m), etc
- Leksah: Haskell IDE written in Haskell
- Eclipse
- Notepad++
- Sublime Text
- Programmer's Notepad
- The Haskell Platform is a combination of GHC and a set of blessed libraries
- WinHugs
- GHC: Special notes for Cygwin users - [1] [2]
- WinGhci, a GUI for GHCi (included in the Haskell Platform)
Tools for compilation
- As some of the packages contain Unix/Linux specific scripts/commands, you need MinGW and MSYS to simulate a Unix environment. In some cases you need Cygwin instead. If you use msysgit on Windows already, all you need to do is add MinGW to your path.
- If you need to link to C-software, define environment variable C_INCLUDE_PATH that lists the directories where the header files can be found, for example:
Set C_INCLUDE_PATH=C:\usr\local\include;C:\usr\local\include\SDL
- (It is advisable to use paths without spaces, because some scripts in the MinGW/MSYS environment have problems with spaces in paths.)
- For linking the libraries, you need to define environment variable LIBRARY_PATH as well, listing the directories where .a and .lib files can be found. In case C++ software must be compiled, define CPLUS_INCLUDE_PATH to list the directories with C++ header files.
- Packages are often delivered as a .tar or .tar.gz file, see How to unpack a tar file in Windows
- To work with/produce DLL files with GHC < 7.0.1, you need dlltool.exe, from the mingw-binutils package and pexports.exe from the mingw-utils package. For more information see the dlltool manual and Stdcall and DLL tools of MSVC and MinGW
- If you have GHC >= 7.0.1, see Using shared libraries or Building and using Win32 DLLs
- GUI : wxHaskell - A binding of wxWidgets (formerly known as wxWindows) in Haskell. Note: see also wxHaskell/Windows
- Win32 - low levelish bindings to Windows API. Comes with GHC and non-minimal Hugs distribution. Win32 git repo
- HDBC-ODBC under Windows for database access.
- winerror: Error handling for foreign calls to the Windows API
Special tips and tricks for Windows
- If there are DLLs missing from your environment, you can find out which, using cygcheck from the Cygwin project. Note, that you will get problems if you have both MinGW and Cygwin in your search path; it is best to specify the full path to cygcheck.exe, or copy cygcheck.exe to some location in the search path.
- Another option is Dependency Walker; this tool can also be used to find out, in which DLL a crash occurs.
- Terminal Win32/Building Haskeline/8.3 file issue (Haskell-cafe)
- Make sure your Haskell compiler (e.g. GHC) and tools are on your system path: http://www.computerhope.com/issues/ch000549.htm
- Instead of using WinGHCi, one can also run GHCi in shell mode in Emacs — do 'M-x shell' in Emacs, then type 'ghci'.
- GHCi on Cygwin: When running GHC under a Cygwin shell on Windows, Ctrl-C sometimes doesn't work. A workaround is to use the rlwrap program to invoke GHCi : In addition to proper Ctrl-C, you also get Emacs (or vi) key bindings and command history across sessions, which saves you a load of typing.
- If a package depends (either directly or indirectly) on the
unixpackage, you cannot compile it on Windows (except when using Cygwin).
- A simple way to see, if a package X depends on
unix, is giving the command:
cabal install X --dry-run
- This will list all packages that would be installed
- If you are missing or need to distribute libraries with an application, the correct place to put them is *NOT* in \WINDOWS\System32 as once was the practice in the early days of Windows. All sane applications/installers keep their own private dependencies in the application directory. E.g., if the user has chosen to install your application to C:\Program Files\Foo then it is best to install any DLLs in the same location.
- When compiling a program with GUI, use the compiler option -optl-mwindows to prevent a DOS-shell being displayed behind your GUI. (This passes the option -mwindows to the linker.)
- Source files from Unix(-like) systems have lines terminated with Line Feed only; if your favorite editor cannot handle this, you can convert the files to MS-DOS format with the
unix2doscommand (from the mingw-utils package). For more information, give command:
unix2dos --help
- Note, that GHC can handle source files in Unix format.
- To convert a set of files to MS-DOS format (note: this might damage binary files):
C:\MSYS\1.0\bin\find . -type f -exec unix2dos {} ;
- Note: the
findcommand included in MSYS is different from the MS-DOS
findcommand, therefore, you need to specify the entire path to this command.
Binary downloads
Below a list of binary packages for Windows. To be sure you get the most recent version of each, it is best to download the source from Hackage and compile (except for the Haskell Platform).
- The Haskell Platform (HaskellWiki page), contains GHC and a set of libraries and tools
- GHC 7.8.3 for Windows x86, GHC 7.8.3 for Windows 64 bit (HaskellWiki page)
- Leksah (HaskellWiki page)
- Darcs (HaskellWiki page)
- Drift (website)
- Haddock 0.7 (obsolete) (website)
- Happy 1.13 (obsolete) (website)
- HsColour 1.9 (website)
- WinHugs September 2006 (website)
- cURL 7.19.4 (website)
Setting up a Windows system for building GHC
Shipping Installable Applications
- bamse lets you build windows installers for your Haskell app (MSI).
- Inno Setup is another tool to create windows installers.
- WiX Toolset, builds Windows installation packages from XML source code
- Zero Install creates packages for several platforms ("a decentralised cross-distribution software installation system")


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Dragonfly resting on twig. This is a 8x10 matted color photo.
Matting:Your photo is matted by me using heavy mat board with a bevel cut around the image. Depending on the photo I use either black or white mat boards-if you want a specific mat color please let me know. Matted photo is then placed in acid free clear bags. Finished size is 11x14-ready for your own frame.
16 x 20 Print: a 16 x 20 print ready for framing. Ships flat..never rolled.
16 x 20 Framed: 16 x 20 print framed in a black wood frame. NO shipping available.
16 x 24 Canvas Gallery wrap: Gallery wraps are artist grade canvas stretched on a hard wood frame. Image wraps around the sides and has a finished back complete with hanging hardware.
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16x24 Metal: Printed on Aluminum stock, This is a nice high gloss wall art photo option. Will come ready to hang with a float mount. This mount allows the photo to stand off the wall about 3/4" or so. Different sizes are available. Please contact me.
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Trump's next move? The economic impact of the looming tariffs on cars (Engelstalig)
Driven by animosity vis-à-vis German cars and a sense of non-reciprocity by the EU on lower car tariffs, US President Trump is expected in the next few weeks to decide on whether the US will impose trade tariffs on cars. We assess the possible impact.


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Q1 revenue for transportation and warehousing service industries was $249.1 billion.
The QSS includes data gathered from approximately 5,000 businesses operating in the following service sectors: information; professional, scientific and technical; administrative and support, waste management, and remediation services; and nursing and residential care facilities.
Survey results, which are released 75 calendar days after each quarter ends, include estimates for total operating revenue and the percent of revenue by class of customer. These customer classes include government, business, consumers, individuals and tax-exempt firms.
Total amounts are adjusted for seasonal variation but not for price changes.
The information is used as an economic indicator by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, which produces gross domestic product (GDP) by industry estimates; the Federal Reserve Board; the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services; and the Council of Economic Advisors.
In addition to this quarterly service data, the Census Bureau releases an Advance Quarterly Service Report, approximately 50 calendar days after each quarter ends. The data in this report are not seasonally adjusted, but is considered an early indicator of how the U.S. service economy is performing.


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What to Watch: Powerball winners still a mystery
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Arran Art Gallery is for people from all over the world that have an affinity with the beautiful Isle of Arran.
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Arran Art Gallery
Shore Road, Whiting Bay
Isle of Arran
Scotland KA27 8QH
Opening Hours 2021
The gallery is open daily from 10am until 5pm (closed for lunch 1-1.30pm).
If you are not able to visit at the moment, our online gallery is always open, so you can shop from the safety of your home and we will continue to deliver the best possible service.
We would also like to offer a short video of the gallery to show the current exhibition (Winter 2020-21). Have a look around!
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text: 2018NOV02 [Asahi Shimbun] Asia eyes U.S. midterm elections with anxiety, hope Expert : Cha Du Hyeogn / Center for Foreign Policy and National Security zoom + zoom - print social share Facebook Twitter social share Facebook Twitter [Asahi Shimbun] 2018-11-02 Asia eyes U.S. midterm elections with anxiety, hope About Experts Cha Du Hyeogn Center for Foreign Policy and National Security Dr. CHA Du Hyeogn is a North Korea Study expert who has shown various research performances on North Korean Politics and Military, U.S.-ROK Alliance, and National Crisis Management, etc. He is the Senior Foreign Affairs Advisor to the Governor of GyeongGi Provincial Government. He also has served as a Visiting Scholar of Korea Institute for National Unification (2015-2017), the Executive Vice President of the Korea Foundation from June 2011 to September 2014. He was also a Research Fellow at the Korea Institute for Defense Analyses (KIDA, 1989~2012) and the Acting Secretary for Crisis Information to the ROK President (2008). He has worked more than 20 years in KIDA as various positions including Director of Defense Issues Task force (2005~2006), Director of Arms Control Researches (2007), Director of North Korea Researches(2009). Dr. Cha received his M.A. and Ph.D. degree of Political Science from Yonsei University. He has written more than 80 research papers and co-authored books on diverse fields of security and International relations. He has advised for various governmental organizations and now teaches in the Graduate Institute of Peace Studies, Kyunghee University. more


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Editorial: Saving Home Energy After the Stimulus
The residential energy business is scurrying around trying to digest the billions of dollars thrown at us to weatherize and reduce the energy use of our country's homes. Few of us, even in our wildest dreams, could have imagined the scenario unfolding in 2009. In the midst of trying to spend this money wisely, we also need to consider what will happen to the efficiency industry after the stimulus? I don't have a grand vision; instead I have assembled a wish list of modest actions that could begin now.
THIRD-PARTY EVALUATION OF ENERGY-SAVING PRODUCTS AND SERVICES. No institution has the mandate (or the budget) today to regularly verify the energy performance of appliances, materials, and services. Energy Star, some utilities, the Department of Energy and Consumer Reports, nibble at the edges of this problem but few of the results become public. The testing of CFLs is a perfect example. Many utility program managers are aware of which firms sell lousy bulbs, but this information never gets out. Why? Let's create a national testing agency and shine a light on superior, energy-saving, products.
What is the typical energy use of that (fill in the blank)? You can't manage what you haven't measured. National energy policies are flying blind because we don't reliably know how much the average refrigerator, water heater, hot tub, clothes dryer, or TV consumes. Regular people ask these questions, too. (We get these inquiries every day.) Congress could solve this question by simply legislating that DOE undertake a program of regular measurements of energy-using equipment in buildings to determine equipment usage patterns and energy consumption in each of their operating modes. Sufficient data should be collected so that the results can be confidently used to update energy test procedures, energy labels, and forecasts of national energy demand.
FIX THE LOADING ORDER BY ENSURING THAT COST-EFFECTIVE EFFICIENCY MEASURES ARE INSTALLED BEFORE RENEWABLES. Don't get me wrong, I want PV on peoples' roofs but only after they replaced that guzzling refrigerator, upgraded banks of incandescent lights, and so on. You can pour water into a sieve if you want but not with my tax dollars going towards incentives. California and other states require homeowners to undertake some conservation prior to receiving solar incentives; however, the regulations are frequently circumvented. This is a complicated problem which may require third-party certification.
Large energy savings won't occur until we target middle and upper-class homes with aggressive retrofit programs. We have little experience there but you can be sure that wealthier homeowners and tenants will be much more selective about the products and services. At the same time, the efficiency industry won't gain legitimacy until it satisfies this market. Let's start with a national demonstration program of super-retrofits of these homes.
TRAINING, TRAINING, TRAINING. The greatest weakness in the efficiency industry is indifferent quality or, worse, ignorance. The result is failed retrofits, diminished energy savings, and irate customers. Establishing the training and certification courses is a first step. In the long run, however, we need to create institutions that insist on higher levels of quality.
You may disagree about these actions– and I invite you to tell me—but I think you will agree that now is the time to transform the energy efficiency industry and prepare it for the long haul.
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When you research your family (or a client's family, if you are a professional) how do you write up your research? Or do you write it up at all?
There are a many different formats that one can use in this process. But, regardless of format, your report should have the same parts to be most effective.
The first part is to define the scope of the report. Why are you researching? What are you looking for? If you have not defined a specific goal or a specific research question, how can you expect to find the answer–or know it when you do?
The next part is to identify and detail the relevant information you have already located. This is your starting point. You will want to note every piece of information or potential clue that you will follow in the course of this research.
The third part of your report should be the actual results of your research. This should be fully documented with full source citations of every record consulted. Including all negative searches. If you looked in Book A, Record Group B, and Microfilm X, then you need to note all of these sources with the information, if any, they contained. Be careful to also document exactly what you searched for. If you looked for specific names in an index, for example, record these names. You may have to go back to the same sources in the future to look for other names.
In this section you should also fully analyze and evaluate each source, correlating the information with the information found in other sources, noting and reconciling any conflicting evidence, etc. If you are able to reach any conclusions, you should write out a source-cited proof summary or proof argument.
It is also useful, at the end of your report, to create a list of Sources Used. I will admit, I do not always include a separate source list in every report, because all sources are cited independently in footnotes within the body of the research results. But it can be helpful to include a separate list that collects all of these sources into a single list that can be more quickly consulted.
The final part of a research report should be to make Suggestions for Further Research. If you have constructed a conclusion that meets the Genealogical Proof Standard, you may skip this part. However, if there are sources still left unsearched, or clues left unfollowed, or conflicts left unreconciled, this would be the section where you will note the research that still needs to be done to conclusively prove your case.
By following this practice, even genealogists by hobby rather than by trade can research more efficiently and more effectively. You will no longer search the same sources for the same names time after time (with the same results). You will no longer bounce around with no true purpose and no true conclusions. And best of all, in many cases, simple organization in this manner may be enough to allow you to identify the information you already have, and break through brick walls that didn't really exist after all!


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If you are feeling burnt out and think taking clients through the same exercises and machines all of the time can become a little repetitive for you as a trainer, consider how the client feels. Clients hire trainers for their exercise knowledge, but also for their creativity and enthusiasm for implementing innovative exercise programs.
So one of the most exciting things about being a personal trainer is developing ways to appropriately challenge clients during their workouts. Coming up with new exercises to challenge and engage clients does not require using a variety of equipment better suited for a circus. But it does involve a comprehensive knowledge of anatomy and an understanding of biomechanics in order to engage the body the way it was designed to move.
Now keep in mind that I don't mean traditional textbook anatomy. Being able to mindlessly regurgitate the origin and insertion of a particular muscle doesn't really matter when you're standing on a fitness floor designing a program for a client who wants to get her glutes ready for swimsuit season.
No, I mean having an understanding of functional anatomy — specifically how muscles actually work when the human body is vertical and moving upright while having to mitigate the forces causes by gravity and ground reaction.
For years, human anatomy has typically been taught in a two-dimensional format using illustrations to show how muscles connect from one bone to another. Keep in mind that we learn anatomy from images that show the human body in a static position, yet during exercise, the body is constantly in motion. It has generally been accepted that a muscle can only influence the joint it crosses.
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However, thanks to leading educators like Gary Gray and Thomas Myers, we are developing a new understanding of how muscles work to influence all joints during upright movement patterns.
Myers' work is important because he describes muscles as a system that transmits force through the entire body and identifies 12 specific lines (that he calls "anatomy trains") of how various muscles connect to influence human movement.
Gray's work teaches that movement at one segment of the body influences motion at other segments, referred to as chain reaction biomechanics.
The work of both experts teaches us that we need to develop exercises to train the body as an integrated system — not a series of separate, isolated segments.
Try this experiment: Stand up where you're reading this, keep your chest tall (and spine straight) and with your right hand reach across your body (towards the 11 o'clock position). Now look down at your feet. What is your right foot doing? What is your left foot doing? With your right hand reaching across your body, your thoracic spine rotates, changing the position of the pelvis. As the pelvis moves across the femoral heads, it will change the position of the femurs, which ultimately change the position of your feet — your left foot should be supinated and your right foot should be pronated.
Switch arms and reach across your body with the left. What did your feet do?
In my career, I have definitely had bouts of staleness and burnout. What I learned is that once I started feeling that way, then it was time to look for a continuing education workshop to stimulate my gray matter and break me out of the rut. This is what led me to taking my workshop with Gray back in 2003, and it totally changed the way I started training clients.
Learning how movement at the arms and shoulders can influence the position of the hips and feet suddenly opens up all sorts of creativity for developing exercises — without even having to use any equipment.
For example, by simply changing the position of the arms during a lunge — like during a forward lunge with arm drivers — you can create a higher amount of hip flexion, which uses more of the hip extensors (glutes) during the exercise.
If you're looking for ways to shake up clients' exercise programs more creatively, try doing various movements with minor changes such as reach, a different foot position, or a different pattern such as a step-up in the frontal plane as opposed to a traditional step-up in the sagittal plane.
Taking the time to learn anatomy and movement mechanics will help you to add variety and excitement to your exercise programs, creating more enjoyment for both you and your clients.
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More to Tenerife than just a Holiday Destination
Over the years Tenerife has become one of the most popular holiday destinations in the world. Every year tourists flock here to enjoy the sunshine and atmosphere of one of the most vibrant islands in the Canary Islands. It is definitely one of the favourite playgrounds for Europeans as well as Scandinavians who spend a few weeks of the year in resorts like Playa de las Americas and Los Cristianos both of which are situated in the southern coastal regions of the island.
Tenerife is the the largest of the Canaries which in total is made of seven islands off the coast of North Africa. It is the most highly populated of the Spanish islands and although tourism brings in it's main source of revenue, there is a lot more to Tenerife than just the developed tourist areas.
Areas like El Médano, La Caleta or Adeje Golf are becoming more and more popular with people who choose to move to the island on a permanent basis and when you visit these regions, you can really understand why. Not only is the climate great but life goes at a much slower pace making it that much more enjoyable.
I cannot imagine anyone not wanting to wake up in the morning to glorious sunshine and beautiful sand beaches. All this with a stupendous backdrop of shimmering mountains in the distance. Life on Tenerife is blissful with a superb pavement café culture where visitors and locals can sit, relax and enjoy a wonderfully cooling glass of beer. Not forgetting the fabulous cuisine found on the island as well.
Anyone who's thinking about moving to Tenerife for a more enjoyable life will be spoilt for choice when it comes to properties available on the market these days, from exclusive, secluded villas to wonderfully modern apartments and areas like Adeje Golf that have some of the most luxurious villas on the island.
A great way to experience whether or not you want to move permanently to Tenerife is to rent a villa or apartment for a few weeks or maybe a month or so. Like this you really do get a feel for the wonderful way of life the island has to offer you. You also get the chance to do a bit of 'villa' hunting whilst you're there, and what could be nicer than that?
The warmth of the people married to the gorgeous sunshine of Tenerife would be hard for anyone not to fall in love with it. If you choose to take a trip to Playa de las Americas, I can promise you won't regret it because the places around this region are just gorgeous. There is nothing to detract from the beautifully relaxing atmosphere of the region and if it is quality time you're after, then areas like La Caleta as well as Playa Paraiso will certainly offer you just that.
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Welcome to our directory for Tenerife where we have gathered together lots of valuable information about living and visiting the island. Are you looking for the perfect accommodation for your family or friends who plan on visiting you for a few weeks or do you need to find a trendy bar to spend an evening at? Browsing through the relevant section of our directory, you are bound to find just what you are looking for at the click of a few buttons.
Do you need to plan a weekend excursion for the whole family, then check out our Excursions section and see how much there is to do and see in Tenerife. If you are looking to spend a 'cultural day out' then we are sure we've got what you are looking for in our directory.
We have listings for restaurants, bars & pubs, shopping, finance as well as a section devoted to properties for sale in Tenerife and this includes both in the North and the South of the island.
If you are planning to visit Tenerife why not look at our 'Must do and See' section of the online directory to find all the great places you can visit on the island. This section is full of helpful advice about what you should and should not do when taking a trip to Tenerife, and this includes how to cope with sunshine and alcohol.
Our directory is full of information and helpful advice which means your trip to Tenerife will be one very enjoyable experience, so why not check out our online Directory today and see just how we can help you find the solutions you're looking for. We aim to make your life as easy as it can be when it comes to finding what you are looking for in Tenerife, so whether it's a place you want to spend a day at or somewhere to go to in the evening, we're sure you'll find the perfect location in our directory. Check it out today!


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Player Comparison: Rodney Williams
Data coverage: all-time (since 1946-47) unless otherwise noted. TRB since 1950-51. MP and PER since 1951-52. AST% since 1964-65. TRB% since 1970-71. ORB, DRB, STL, BLK, DRtg, BPM, VORP, and per 100 Poss stats since 1973-74. TOV and ORtg since 1977-78. Some stats were available earlier in the ABA. GS since 1981-82. WNBA all-time (since 1997) unless otherwise noted. BPM, VORP, handedness not available for WNBA. Please see our data coverage page for details.
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"Gracie, why should I give your mother a bushel of nuts? What'd she ever give me?"
"Why, George, she gave you me. And, I'm as good as nuts."
George Burns once declared that his wife was "smart enough to be the dumbest woman in show-business history." And, indeed, Gracie Allen leaves her verbal opponents dazed and confused, and leaves her audience in stitches. Singing and one-liner slinging George comes across as a blithe bystander who had once meandered over to befriend a befuddled-but-beguiling broad and discovered, to his absolute astonishment, that he couldn't possibly walk away.
The madcap scenarios and rib-tickling ripostes in these sixteen digitally remastered episodes are as cleverly sharp now as they were when they were originally broadcast in 1947-48. This 8 CD set includes many episodes available for the first time anywhere, and a Program Guide by Jim Cox featuring photos and background information about the show.
Episodes Include: Last Year's Christmas Bills 01-09-47; Poker Game 01-16-47; Country Cousin 01-23-47; Guest: Bea Lillie 01-30-47; Gracie Takes Up Crime Solving 03-06-47; St. Bernard 03-27-47; Back From a Vacation in the Woods 09-04-47; The Long Dress 09-11-47; Gracie Gets a Job 10-09-47; Gracie Has Romantic Notions 11-20-47; French Singer 11-27-47; Lady Killer 12-11-47; George is Losing His Hair 03-18-48; Gracie's Problem With Salesmen 05-13-48; Spiritualism 05-27-48; Gracie Takes Over For Louella Parsons 06-03-48.
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LOS ANGELES — Lindsay Lohan is committed to turning her life around and wants to record public service announcements on the dangers of domestic violence, alcohol abuse and drunken driving, her attorney said Wednesday.
Mark Heller told The Associated Press that the actress' plans are independent of a criminal case that could return her to jail on charges that she lied to police about being a passenger in her car when it slammed into a dump truck in June.
The "Liz & Dick" star has been repeatedly sentenced to jail, rehab, and community service since her first pair of arrests for driving under the influence in 2007. She spent several months in court-ordered psychotherapy until a judge released her from supervised probation in March 2012.
As part of the intense psychotherapy sessions, Lohan is in the beginning stages of trying to become an inspirational speaker to young people, he said.
"I think she suddenly woke up one morning and had an epiphany and she suddenly realized and appreciated the seriousness of the events that led to her being in court," Heller said.
"She's going to try to inspire hope in people," he said. "I think it will be good for her. It certainly won't hurt others."
Heller mentioned Lohan's intent to become an inspirational speaker in a letter to prosecutors and a judge that was obtained Tuesday. He said he will meet with prosecutors on Friday to try to reach a resolution in Lohan's newest case, which includes misdemeanor charges of reckless driving and obstructing officers from performing their duties.
She has pleaded not guilty. Lohan, 26, was on probation at the time of the crash and faces up to 245 days in jail if a judge determines her conduct violated her probation in a 2011 necklace theft case.
Officers suspected alcohol might have been involved in the June accident on Pacific Coast Highway, but the actress passed sobriety tests at a hospital and she was never charged with driving under the influence.
SantaMonica police Sgt. Richard Lewis said officers did not give Lohan a field sobriety test at the accident scene because she and her assistant were injured in the crash and were taken to a nearby hospital. While officers could not rule out that Lohan might have been drinking, he noted that she did not show signs of impairment.
Celebrity web site TMZ, citing anonymous sources, reported Wednesday that a bottle of alcohol was found next to Lohan's sports car after the crash. Lewis said he could not discuss evidence in the case, but noted that the actress was not charged with drunken driving.
Heller wrote in a motion filed last week that officers found a bottle that they initially thought was urine, but might have contained wine. His filing, which seeks a delay or dismissal of charges against the actress, states that "upon information and belief" the bottle's contents were never tested.
Lohan's case returns to court on Friday, although the actress is not required to attend.
Heller is asking a judge to dismiss the case against Lohan because officers ignored the actress' request to talk to her attorney before being interviewed, court records show. He said he is prepared to defend Lohan at trial if necessary, but is hoping a deal can be worked out. He is seeking a delay in the case to have time to prepare and allow Lohan to demonstrate she is improving her life.
Threats from judges and jail sentences that are invariably cut short because of overcrowding haven't helped Lohan, Heller said. "None of it really brought closure to this predicament that led to this most recent event."


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The dust jacket says The Host is the "first novel for adults" by the author of the Twilight" series of vampire-romances for adolescents, but the readability statistics on Microsoft Word show that Stephenie Meyer is still writing at a fourth-grade level
The Host: A Novel. By Stephenie Meyer. Little, Brown, 619 pp., $25.99.
By Janice Harayda
Mysterious things happen in the books of Stephenie Meyer. Take The Host, a No. 1 New York Times bestseller. The dust jacket calls the book Meyer's "first novel for adults." But right away you wonder: How can this be when the novel has a fourth-grade reading level, according to the readability statistics on Microsoft Word?
Not that you'd want your 9-year-old to have much to do with this creepily Freudian tale of a woman who is captured by aliens and wages a host-verses-graft struggle with the new "soul" the extraterrestrials have inserted into the base of her skull. The sexual undertones of the story need little elaboration. ("Would it hurt, having something put in your head?" a character wonders. Kids, ask your mothers!) Let's just say that the book has more than one "insertion" involving a soul that looked like "a silver ribbon" or "slid smoothly into the offered space."
For all their repressed sexuality, the characters in The Host never seem to get beyond kissing. This is fortunate given that when lips do meet, Meyer describes it this way:
"He nuzzled his face against mine until he found my lips, then he kissed me, slow and gentle, the flow of molten rock swelling languidly in the dark at the center of the earth, until my shaking slowed."
You can understand why the captured woman, Melanie Stryder, wouldn't be in the mood for sex, although the Stockholm Syndrome strikes early in the novel. The aliens have conquered most of the earth and threaten to kill Melanie when she won't obey Wanderer, the "soul" who inhabits her body. So she and Wanderer hide out in caves with a band of rogue humans who are resisting the takeover of the planet.
Tensions flare as the aliens search for the fugitives. These strains may explain why we often read that characters "barked," "roared," "groaned," "howled," "muttered," "growled," or "bellowed." Aliens do their share of this. ("I groaned internally," a "soul" says.) But no one can accuse the novel of portraying extraterrestrials unsympathetically. Meyer spares no effort to show how her aliens are different from – and, in many ways, better than — humans, one of which is that they can decide when to die. "It's a choice," an alien says. "A voluntary choice." Just like, presumably, the "voluntary choice" Meyer made to pad this book with many redundancies.
For all of the overexplaining, some things remain unclear. If this is a novel "for adults," why does the story reassure you that despite the alien takeover, the planet still has soccer games, Snickers and Pop-Tarts? (Why not golf, Chardonnay and goat cheese?) Why do most of the references to sex read like parodies? (One romantic scene – which could be describing a kiss or more – makes lovers sound like candidates a burn unit: "Gasoline and an open flame – we exploded again.") And why is the book written at a fourth-grade reading level when Meyer was apparently hoping to attract more fans than the teenagers who read her popular "Twilight" vampire series?
The trouble with all of this isn't that Meyer is a writer of books for adolescents who has tried to move into the mainstream. Many writers – E. B. White, C. S. Lewis and Madeleine L'Engle among them – have written beautifully for both groups. Nor is the problem that grown-ups can't enjoy novels written for younger people. Laurie Halse's Anderson's Chains, a finalist for the 2008 National Book Award for Young People's Literature, draws on such extensive research into the Revolutionary War that many adults might learn as much from it as children would.
The Host offers further evidence of the Mitch Albom-ization of America — the glut of dumbed-down books masquerading as profound or at least intelligent. On the evidence of this novel, Meyer lacks either the ability or the inclination to adapt her writing for adults. The flap copy says that The Host is about "the very essence" – not the essence but the "very" essence – "of what it means to be human." Midway through the book, you find a more revealing line, one that shows Meyer's love of short sentences consisting of words of one- and two-syllables. Pursued by an angry human, Melanie's resident soul says: "Maybe I should have run the other way." Don't say you weren't warned.
Best line: "Maybe I should have run the other way." If taken as advice.
Worst line: Lots of competition here. No. 1: "It's a voluntary choice." No. 2: "When we thought of the new planet – Earth, so dry, so varied, and filled with such violent, destructive denizens we could barely imagine them — our horror was overshadowed by our excitement. Stories spun themselves quickly around the thrilling new subject. The wars – our kind! having to fight! – were first reported accurately and then embellished and fictionalized." No. 3: And here's how a "denizen" named Uncle Jeb speaks: " 'Well, for Pete's sake!' Jeb exclaimed. 'Can't nobody keep a secret around this place for more'n 24 hours? Gol' durn, this burns me up!'" No. 4: The line quoted in the review, beginning, "He nuzzled."
About the reading level: The reading level for The Host comes from the Flesch-Kindcaid readability statistics that are part of the spell-checker on Microsoft Word. To find it, I used passages of at least 300 words each on pages 31–32 (Grade 4.1), 131–132 (Grade 4.6) and 431-432 (Grade 3.3). The reading levels for the three sections averaged Grade 4.0. American children typically begin the fourth grade at the age of nine. The post "Does Mitch Albom Think He's Jesus?" lists the reading levels of other bestselling or classic novels and tells how to use Word. It tells how to use Word to find the level of a book.
Published: May 2008
About the author: Stephenie Meyer also wrote Twilight, New Moon and Eclipse for young adults.
Answer to Friday's quiz, "Do You Have What It Takes to Write a No. 1 New York Times Bestseller?": All of the lines on Friday's quiz appear in The Host.
© 2008 Janice Harayda. All rights reserved.


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The Marketing Situation of Children
Posted by The Situationist Staff on May 20, 2009
The Campaign For A Commercial-Free Childhood has an excellent video, Consuming Kids: The Commercialization of Childhood, depicting the ubiquity and power of childhood advertising. Here's the trailer.
For related Situationist posts, see "Merchants of Discontent – Abstract," "Hey Dove! Talk to YOUR parent!," "Spas and Girls," and "Fitting in and Sizing up."
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May 20, 2009 at 3:13 am
The best new book on marketing and psychology is easily Geoffrey Miller's "Spent."
It's funny that a center at Harvard like Situationist parent Project in Law and Mind Sciences would be obsessed with marketing, because Harvard students shelling out $40,000 per year are mainly paying for a brand name on their diplomas. Everyone basically knows they could get roughly the same undergraduate educations at cheaper state schools, but Harvard is in the business of marketing prestige and status to (not fully mature) 17-year-olds, and they begin high school outreach even earlier, which isn't that much worse than peddling junk food to children.
May 20, 2009 at 6:06 am
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May 20, 2009 at 3:49 pm
It is impossible in the United States to exist outside of the brand mentality. But who "is" the brand? This is a great clip. I agree that this is a far bigger issue than just children, although since children are a society's future saying "just" seems wrong. But can anyone really say what the consequences are of being saturated in 360 degree 24/7 promotion? Are we even capable of imagining an unbranded world or one in which something is more important than profit? I say that without any intent to disparage profit-making or to deny what seems to me to be multiple benefits of the existing system. But is there a way to extract those benefits without incurring what seems to me to be far too high a price that is likely to be paid other generations, leaving us unable to really calculate the costs.


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Cedarville turns back Tigers for regional title
PELLSTON — Survive and advance, that's the mantra in March.
Cedarville did just that on Wednesday.
Josh Hester scored 23 points, Keith Bouscher had 21, Dan Stenbeck added 19, and Joe Duncan finished with 14 as the Trojans outlasted Hillman, 92-85, in a thrilling double-overtime Class D boys basketball regional championship game at Pellston High School.
The win puts Cedarville, 23-1 and ranked No. 2 in the Associated Press state poll, in a state quarterfinal game on Tuesday, March 19, at Marquette against North Central, 22-3. North Central defeated Forest Park 59-50 Wednesday to win its first regional title since 1985.
It marked a return to the regional winner's circle for the Trojans, whose streak of six consecutive titles came to an end last season.
It was far from easy as Hillman, seeking the first regional boys basketball crown in school history, gave the Trojans all they could handle, and perhaps even a little more.
"I told (my players) the first thing we need to do is hit them in the mouth," said Hillman coach Eric Muszynski, "and then (Cedarville) came back and hit us in the mouth.
"It was kind of like a heavyweight battle, we just kept going back and forth.
"It's everything that high school basketball and March Madness is all about. Unfortunately somebody's got to go home and somebody moves on, but we don't have any reason to hang our heads low at all. I'm super proud."
Everybody on both sides had plenty to be proud of as the Trojans and Tigers put together a classic, during which both held sizeable leads only to see their opponent respond.
Tyler Jones scored 26 points to lead Hillman, which finished 17-6, while Michael Klein came off the bench to add 20, Mason VanPamel had 17, and Michael Olschanski added 10. Jones and VanPamel are sophomores, while Klein is a junior.
Despite their relative youth – the Tigers started three sophomores – they stood toe-to-toe with a senior-laden and tournament-tested Trojan team and a program led by veteran coach Dave Duncan that has been there, done that so many times in the recent past.
"Year in, year out, you go down and watch (Cedarville) in the state finals and they're a machine, they've won seven out of the last eight regionals," Muszynski said. "They're just a phenomenal program and that's where we want to be.
"I think we had a chip on our shoulder knowing that probably the majority of the state didn't think we had a chance. We just wanted to show them what we're made of. … I don't think we were intimidated at all."
The Tigers made 11 of their first 18 field goal attempts and held the lead throughout the entire first half. Twice they bumped their advantage as high as eight points.
But Cedarville, as champions are wont to do, responded in the third quarter and seized its first lead, 43-41, on a Hester steal-and-layup with 4 minutes, 53 seconds left in the third.
That bucket came during a 25-6 Trojan spurt that left them seemingly in command at 54-41 with under 2 minutes left in the third.
But Hillman refused to wilt, and the Tigers continued to lap at Cedarville's heels – right to the regulation buzzer, and beyond.
The Trojans appeared to have the game won when Brad Causley hit two free throws with 4.3 seconds left in regulation, upping their lead to 68-65.
That's when things got even more interesting, and more dramatic.
Hillman inbounded the ball after Causley's free throws and VanPamel took a desperation 3-point attempt at the buzzer. The shot missed the mark, but VanPamel was fouled on the play. The went to the line with 0.0 showing on the clock, and calmly drained all three attempts, sending it to overtime tied at 68-all.
More drama would ensue in the second extra session. Causley hit two charity tosses with 29.2 seconds left to increase Cedarville's lead to 79-74. But Olschanski answered with a bucket from in close with 20 seconds left, making it 79-76, and was fouled. He missed the free throw, but Cedarville could not cleanly handle the rebound and the ball went out of bounds and back to the Tigers.
VanPamel, again, stepped up, this time knocking down a triple from the top of the key with 4 seconds remaining to re-tie the game at 79-all, and send it to another OT session.
Bouschor hit two free throws to open the second OT, giving Cedarville the lead – this time for good – 81-79.
A Bouschor bucket with 1:44 left and a Hester free throw 17 seconds later upped Cedarville's lead to six, 89-83, and Joe Duncan, a sophomore, made three-of-four charity tosses over the final 22.9 seconds to ice it and send the Trojans back to the state quarterfinals. The Trojans were good on seven of their 10 free throw attempts in the second OT.
Hester, the Eastern U.P. Conference Player of the Year, had a monster night with 15 rebounds, 10 assists and five steals to go with his 23 points. Stenbeck also had 15 boards, while Bouschor added 11. Duncan finished with eight assists.
CEDARVILLE – Hecht 4, Hester 23, Duncan 14, Griffin 3, Bouschor 21, Causley 8, Stenbeck 19. FT: 15-27. 3PFG: 5 (Hester 2, Duncan 1, Griffin 1, Causley 1). F: 19.
HILLMAN – Olschanski 10, Ross 4, Jones 26, VanPamel 17, Fessler 2, Klein 20, Zimmer 4, Clark 2. FT: 13-20. 3PFG: 10 (Jones 6, Klein 3, VanPamel 1). F: 28.