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Last night I sat on the roof while wearing my winter headphones (the warm and beautiful Sony MDR-CD780s) and tuning down a long list of faraway radio signals. I started with KFJC, KPIG, RadioParadise and SmoothJazz, which are headquartered in California, where I live. Then I went to WUNC out of Chapel Hill, North Carolina and WCPE from nearby Raleigh. Then I moved across the waters to Radio FG from Paris, URGent ("De Gentse Studentenradio"), Beiruit Nights and a bunch of other stuff from who knows where: Radio Free Klezmer, Radiostorm Hip-Hop/R&B, BassDrive, Chemlab, Cyberspace Sonata, KI EuroDance and other stuff from Digitally Imported Radio, Factory188 and FlareSOUND. Plus I found lots more that I didn't bother copying down but most of which you can find in Google's directory.
My radio was a laptop tuned into the home Wi-Fi signal, which was routed to the Net over a 2+Mb cable link (yes, it's not symmetrical, but no, it doesn't suck). Most of the stations listed were broadcasting crystalline 128kb or better streams. Admittedly, my setup is a little exotic but only by proximity to a leading edge that's sure to pass quickly. DVDs were once exotic, but last week I bought a player from Go.Video at Costco for $79.95. In two years DVD burners will cost the same.
For an old ham radio operator and broadcast band DXer like me, the reality of the matter was a mind-bender. These signals weren't rarities bouncing off the skies and seas, full of static and hetrodyne whistles, audible only over an expensive radio that required the hands of a safecracker to tune. They came out of a pipe-like house current.
Most of these stations were clearly the products of resourceful young people, routing around the rusting hulk of terrestrial broadcasting, which remains almost entirely captive to the record industry (commercial radio) or the public institutions that hold their licenses (public radio). It's Napster all over again, at least in the sense that it's file sharing. But there's a significant difference in how the files move. This time we're not crossloading from one person's hard drive to another, nor are we downloading, although some players do permit you to rip streams to files. We're broadcasting, with the Net serving as both medium and backchannel. I'll put it a different way: we're taking over the business.
If you're an ordinary broadcaster, it's frightening. If you're a smart broadcaster, it's a runaway freight train and it would be wise to hop aboard.
Right now that train is hard to see because there isn't a transmitter supplier pounding on your door, nor a government regulator with thick books full of stuff you need to care about. There's just a bunch of freelance hackers and a few companies hip enough to leverage their good work.
Then there's the prevailing mindset, which equates MP3 with WinAmp, the most popular Windows MP3 client. This is why many of the stations I listed above identify their required client as "WinAmp" and their format as "Shoutcast".
Even Shoutcast describes its streams as "WinAmp based", though the company makes Linux-based servers, and there are plenty of other players that handle MP3 streams.
There's another anomaly. Even though public radio stations (NPR and PRI) were among the first to use the Web, very few have taken advantage of the low cost of transmitting MP3 streams and the high variety of available free clients. The only reliable stream I've found is this one from WUNC. Most other public stations (that bother to stream at all) use RealAudio. One broadcast engineer told me the main reason is that Real's codecs are better than MP3 at the slower bit rates used by most stations. But that's a minor consideration. Most stations don't yet know there's another way. They're not out here in the unReal world where the listeners are rolling their own.
It's easy to dismiss Real as a dead horse on this issue, since the company has been highly user-hostile since it went into business. They spent years burying access to their free client, obsoleting their clients, promoting and cross-promoting all kinds of stuff users didn't care about and making lousy clients for non-Windows platforms.
But somebody inside the company recently told me the Force is stronger there than one might think. He writes, "we could have had a really good Linux player years ago. We had an absolutely brilliant developer working on it, but he quit after exceeding his pain threshold. Those of us who work here have players that work better than anything we have released. This place has Linux at its core despite having a WinTel face." He also says there are signs internally that the company is turning in a positive direction.
So here's a fantasy: Real.com open-sources its codecs, embraces MP3 and then leapfrogs everybody with a big one—embracing Ogg Vorbis, which lacks MP3 intellectual property legacy. And then it helps shepherd its partners in the entertainment business from where they are now to the New Reality.
If they don't, the blood on the tracks will be their own. The train has left the station.
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Doc, I am a Linux using sysadmin and avid net radio enthusiast.
I am an active member of the Radio Paradise community (not to mention financial supporter : ).
I am sure you must have heard at least distant rumblings of the coming levy by the US Copyright office of "webcasting fees so high that they would force Radio Paradise & many other Internet radio stations to cease operation."
For info:
Don't let the RIAA jam this one through!
real? Run Streaming
being a linux user .96 ham radio..I have spent alot of personal time growing
with it.I don,t know if I understand the subject matter but seems to be about real.I have real on my suse73 and if I am wrong, kick me but are they asking for a monthly fee now??.real asks me to upgrade each time I use.I am loving linux because I still use alot systems apps that worked from day one and may very well for a long time.What real needs,is to be needed,not shoved
into or faces like Microsquash.
What about mpeg4? Apple is making the jump. RealNetworks hasn't made any comments that I've seen.
MPEG4 seems to be the standard for the future. I'm not sure of the licensing details.
I hope it scales reasonably well. But in about 2-4 years high speed cell phone/cable/DSL/satellite access will *begin* to replace dialup with *minimum* stationary downstream transfer speeds of around 384kbps.
I'm looking to get my first GPRS (General Packet Radio Service) cell phone any day now and it is suppose to do 56kbps-114kbps. Service is already available but the Nokia 8390 GPRS phone isn't in stores yet. They call this service 2.5G, 3G is 144kbps-2mbps.
Once this is widespread and "unlimited bandwidth" is available I would expect broadcasters to begin to cash in. Maybe competing with satellite radio.
Backbones continue to increase capacity, routers don't break nearly as often as they use to. Broadband future looks good.
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The MPEG4 audio licensing situation is terrible. Apple is previewing *not* jumping. Check out the recent slashdot article. while the quality of the codecs and compression may be better, unless they can work out the licensing issues, it will never replace the current standards for the purposes of the independent developer or underground broadcaster.
Napster all over again...lawsuits all over again
What prevents Shoutcast from becoming the next
Napster, ultimately castrated, either by
acquisition or litigation, and turned into a
diluted subscription service?
I hope for the best but I anticipate the worst...
Re: Napster all over again...lawsuits all over again
They'll move on to something else.
This has happened before, and it'll probably happen
again until the suits join the 21st century and realize
broadcasting as we know it is dead as the
telegraph :).
(Flame away, "disk jockeys', radio station execs, etc.) ;)
when Napster was around, there were many different
Napster like alternatives for the Linux community,
ranging from clones of Napster itself (knapster,
gnapster) to gnutella and a related plethora of
clients there (Limewire, etc.) and most recently,
Audio Galaxy. I tried Limewire for a while; it was
OK, but very difficult to pull down anything and
it could be a very big bandwidth hog, even on
a DSL line.
Now, Audiogalaxy is crippled - try looking for
any popular band out there and over half the
songs are blocked out. I guess the execs
found out. Some places (mp3.com for instance)
skirt the issue entirely, by offering really obscure
renditions (think Beethoven's 3rd symphony
performed by an obscure orchestra in Kuala
Lumpur, for instance).
Live365 seems to be very popular, and there's
nearly everything there, but of course you can't
save the content yoruself. I suppose that might be
one of the reasons the execs haven't gone
against them yet.
Re: Napster all over again...lawsuits all over again
Two things:
1) They should move to streaming .ogg format (maybe this is supported already)2) Only broadcast music from unsigned artists and independant labels.Doing that, they should be able to avoid litigation.
Re: Napster all over again...lawsuits all over again
"2) Only broadcast music from unsigned artists and independant labels." - that's like saying napster/kazaa users should only download music they own, we all know it won't happen.
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Woops. I believe you meant this. I get 404s on your working examples, but it looks real good.
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Is this what you're talking about?
Looks interesting. How's it going so far?
Re: Run Streaming
As an ex-Real employee, I can confirm the comments above about Linux being used internally. I'm not sure what he's talking about as far as "we could have had a really good Linux player" goes -- from what I can tell the Linux player is functionally identical to the Windows version. (You'll note the Real-based HP Digital Entertainment center runs Linux, for instance. I worked on the team that did the server-side work for that.)
What I can't see is what incentive there is for Real to go open-source or embrace Ogg Vorbis. Real's whole business model is based around getting content locked into the closed RealAudio and RealVideo formats -- that's what keeps them alive. If they opened their codecs, what would we need them for?
Anyway, we don't need Real to open-source their codecs; we just need Icecast 2.0. :) Eventually the radio stations will come around.
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I can't speak for how well the windows version works, but the realplayer, when used on a station broadcasting at 96kb, will require 95% of my pentium 266. xmms needs 5% at 128kb. Was the realplayer compiled without -O? What could it possibly be doing?
Re: Run Streaming
I agree with this statement. IceCase is so much nicer then ShoutCast. Don't ask me why, I just know that it sounds a heck of alot better and stands more sturdy on my player. I mean, if I listen to a shoutcast server at my class, I get "skippy" stations. If I listen to IceCast, I get awesome cd quality at low bandwidths. IceCast @ 31.2K-64K provide extremely good quality on the web as compared with RealAudio and ShoutCast at the same compression levels.
Re: Run Streaming
Doc, even if you use Ogg Vorbis, write your own songs, and can put together a studio and a server out of junk, bandwidth costs will eat you alive as soon as you get popular.
The missing piece is either (1) write a good p2p streaming system that spreads the bandwidth demand among all listeners or (2)get all ISPs to turn on multicast or provide IPv6 service.
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dmarti said:
"[...] write a good p2p streaming system that spreads the bandwidth demand among all listeners [...]"
You mean like PeerCast?
Re: Run Streaming
Radio Paradise seems to be scaling, with increased voluntary payments covering increased bandwidth demand. Bill Goldsmith says they're actually making a little bit of money.
We're also not talking about a huge amount of demand, realistically, right now, given this line copied from the RP site: "Currently, 778 listeners are enjoying Radio Paradise - 2.7% of the total Shoutcast listenership of 29278."
I'd like to create a personal listening fund that distributes itself with my listening. Maybe some kind of XML/Jabber hack would do the job.
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John Thomas Kern III, 28, of 5020 Edwardsville Galena Road, was driving a 2005 gold Ford Escape when he struck the power pole about 9:15 p.m., according to the police report.
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Brust hit 6 of 9 three-pointers and UW hit 16 of 37 three-pointers overall (43.2%).
Sam Dekker added 16 points in 15 minutes, George Marshall hit 4 of 6 three-pointers and added 12 points and Frank Kaminsky contributed 10 points in 13 minutes for UW.
The Badgers improved their record to 3-1. Presbyterian fell to 0-4.
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As a fan, I wish they'd skip these preliminary games in these type of tournaments. I understand it's for the money. But none of these games are very interesting for the fans. I'd rather see UW play Arkansas, Arizona State and Creighton one time each.
I think UW was in one of these last year that ended up in Chicago.Hide replies
UC: You are spot on, it is all about money just like Maryland & Rutgers. There is zero consideration towards the fan unless it somehow enhances Barry's financial situation. Sad but true. Also not the best sign when Brust has to be the leading rebounder because it doesn't say much about our "bigs" and Brust will disappear once we're on the road....
Money has nothing to do with it. It's about getting ready for conference play and playing enough good teams for RPI purposes. All D1 schools schedule pre-conference games mixed between good (Florida, Creighton, Marquette, etc.) and not good (Pesbyterian). UW does it like most others.


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How and where and when did the Forgotten Realms start? What's at the heart of Ed Greenwood's creation, and how does the Grand Master of the Realms use his own world when he runs D&D adventures for the players in his campaign? "Forging the Forgotten Realms" is a weekly feature wherein Ed answers all those questions and more.
hese days, Waterdhavian noble houses, guilds, and business magnates often speak of "our Reaching Hand" where a century ago they might have said "our man in the field," just because so many of these agents now aren't male or for that matter human. Usually a Reaching Hand of Waterdeep is a trade factor—that is, an agent who represents a business concern, usually as an inspector, deliverer of contracts or payments, bill collector, and in some cases a negotiator.
That said, Reaching Hands might do far more than factors and be far less in official known-to-the-world standing than a factor. Or to put it another way, they may be undercover "rough and ready" agents who do dirty work, often without much regard for the law.
Whenever player characters are adventuring in the countryside in the Heartlands or the settled Sword Coast North, they are apt to encounter such Reaching Hands, though the Hands may well be posing as something else (often peddlers), and won't seek to involve themselves with characters unless their objectives conflict, or they are in swift need of some muscle and deem hiring the characters on the spot to be their best move in the circumstances.
Although a Reaching Hand might be "up to" just about anything when encountered, or (like the infamous meddling archwizard Elminster) customarily be at work on a dozen matters or more at once, here are some of the more usual missions a Hand may be pursuing when characters encounter one:
Although the stereotype of a Reaching Hand is a grim, weathered, armed to the teeth and obviously formidable "hardjaws" (the polite Faerûnian equivalent for "badass"), some of the longest-serving Hands (and lengthy survival is in itself success in the world of Reaching Hands) are nondescript, small in stature middle-aged to elderly human or half-elf or halfling women.
Being known (outside the particular fields of business a Hand's master is engaged in) isn't necessarily useful to a Reaching Hand, and it is not a mark of success among Reaching Hands; acquiring a "reputation" among lawkeepers or with the inhabitants of a particular locale can be a pronounced hindrance.
Here are three of the currently most highly regarded "free" (as in, not tied just to one master) Hands:
Laskelos Harlmeld (a male halfling who is usually visibly dirty, sports an eye patch, and has long blond hair—but these are all a costume he can remove so as to not be recognized as himself); older than he looks, and an accomplished thief and stealthy break-and-enter artist who prefers to remain quiet and in the background as much as possible, and observe much. Works for six Waterdhavian guilds and occasionally freelances by adding clients, and is mainly a spy, go-between for spies, and locator of debtors and thieves (whom he either enacts revenge upon, or collects debts or stolen property from, according to his orders).
Marlaerla Tlarthimble (a female halfling of tart tongue, gigantic dark eyes, buxom build, and perfect memory—superb at faces and names even if heard or glimpsed only once and fleetingly); very persuasive in mercantile negotiations and makes a habit of spying out the local situation first before revealing her presence; has built up an extensive network of folk who owe her favors or like her coin and will readily hide her, assist her, or cover for her, up and down the Sword Coast and across the Heartlands. She works for many Waterdhavian shippers, noble houses, and guilds on a short-contract basis.
Tantathra Vaerdryn (a female half-elf of ordinary looks, who constantly shifts her facial appearance with cosmetics and deft uses of wax and wigs and clothing, and is a devastatingly good mimic); the epitome of someone who's "not there" and passes unnoticed, until she reaches the person she wants to make contact with. Has no scruples about assassinating, but far more often delivers messages or contracts, and brings back signed contracts or payments or items desired by masters (that she must sometimes "engage in stern persuasion" to get). Keeps abreast of the doings of thieves and adventurers in and around Waterdeep, and among its noble houses. Was instrumental in reclaiming noble titles from commoners who'd purchased them, throughout the 1460s and 1470s, on behalf of nobles who'd "come into coin" and wanted their "grandeur" back (this Reclamation restored not many more than a dozen houses, but heartened many oldcoin nobles, who regard "our Tan" as the "go-to" Hand when they need something "unpleasant done fast, and done right").
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Globalization, Poverty and Inequality: Between a Rock and a Hard Place
216 pages
March 2007, Polity
Globalization, Poverty and Inequality provides an alternative viewpoint. It argues that for many – particularly for those living in Latin America, Asia and Central Europe – poverty and globalization are relational. It is the very workings of the global system which condemn many to poverty. In particular the mobility of investment, and the large pool of increasingly skilled workers in China and other parts of Asia, are driving down global wages.
This poses challenges for policy makers in firms and countries throughout the world. It also challenges the very sustainability of globalisation itself. Are we about to witness the implosion of globalisation, as occurred between 1913 and 1950?
Using a variety of theoretical frameworks and drawing on a vast amount of original research, this book will be an invaluable resource for all students of globalization and its effects.
- Groundbreaking argument that poverty is relational to globalization, not just residual.
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- Examines the policy-making implications of poverty for globalization.
- Essential reading for all students of the global economy.
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Maybe your sister can take her bill to her doctor and see if they could call her insurance for her all he did is tell them what part of cancer didn't you get this shouild be covered 100% and it was. I had bi mast and they were going to pay for only half my sugery and half of my chemo. She can fit this and get it payed for just takes time and some standing up for herself. I know something you really shouldn't have to do with everything you are dealing with during the fight with breast cancer but it happens to the best of us. Just don't let her give up on this keep looking for ways to get it payed for you will find a way it is out there sometimes the hospitals even have programs that take care of the cost for you if it is from surgry or a stay in the hospital check in to it. Doctors office have them also you just have to ask they will not tell you about them because then everyone will want to get it. I wish you and your sister all the best stay strong it does get better.
Just keep being there for your sister she will get to the place when she will need to lean on you or talk with you this is all new to her so just give her time. You are doing all the right things letting her know you care and are there for her now just give her time but keep being there for her. Send her a card or a letter in the mail just because that always made my day when I would check the mail and see a card from someone or a letter from a freind. Then you have them to pull out on a not so good day to brighten that day up some. send a text every now and again with I am thinking of you with a smiley face and balloons. Just little things letting her know you are still there for her but not being pushy about it. I hope that this has helped you a little but most of all take care of you and please do not stress your self out because if you do you will not be any good to anyone not even you ! So try to relax and take care of you also while helping out your sister. Have a good weekend angel hugs Roberta,
You are so kind. Thank you. We are taking one day at a time, and praying that it will all work. It is overwhelming. my sister hated telling our Dad, he's already lost one daughter to this disease, plus he is dealing with kidney cancer himself right now. Life doesnt always make sense, but it is amazing how strangers can be so kind, helpful and really help through their own experiences. Thank you. I have shared this with her, and we are going to try it, as she tackles these steps. PET scan tomorrow, surgery for port Tues, EKG Wed. Chemo and Herceptin the next week. Praying pet scan shows only the original tumor. This will let us exactly what she is up against. Thank you again!
please tell your sister I am with her in spirit any time she feels she needs a extra hand to hold or a shoulder to lean on. It isn't going to be easy but it sure is doable and she will get through this. I know it is a lot of test and appts but they will get less and less also as time goes on. I too had a port put in that surgery isn't bad at all and it was one of the best things I could have done because it was much easier getting chemo that way. Make sure she drinks plenty and eats small meals through out the day it helps with the upset stomach. My onc told me this and I never got sick because I was putting something into my stomach every 2 to 3 hours even if it was just crackers or toast. What ever works for her it does help and she has to drink plenty during this time also find something that taste good and works for her and stick to it. Mine was milk shakes or green tea. If any questions please feel free to ask any time. I wish you and your family all the best. I am so sorry to hear your father is also fighting his own battle at the same time I will say prayers for all of you to get through this with strength and comfort for all of you. My thoughts are with angel hugs Roberta,
I echo Roberta on making sure she stays hydrated. That is SO very important. Watermelon is easily tolerated, and raisin toast, tea, "boost" or "ensure" were also a big part of my daily diet. Chicken soup prepared blandly was good too.
I am sorry about your dad too. My dad passed away from pancreatic cancer the year after my chemo. Quite a rollercoaster, trying to take care of myself just getting back to normal and helping out with my family thru the tough times we went thru with my dad.
It is amazing how strong we can be when necessary - I will be praying for your sister and please let us know what type of treatment plan she is going to have. Odds are someone here will be able to offer some adivce or assistance.
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We got some good news this week, her PET scan came out clean, they biospsied her lymphnodes and we just learned yesterday those appear clean. We are staying hopeful. Monday she starts chemo and biotherapy. They are using herceptin, and we will learn which chemo on monday. They want to shrink this tumor due to its legs, and after 5 months, recheck and plan a bilateral mastectomy. Monday will give us more details as to the type of chemo. She has already lost weight due to nerves. She really gets nausious easily even under stress. I worry about the volume of food wont sustain her and keep her strength. She has been reading about Indian Tea and is going to take that daily, which is supposed to also fight cancer. She is also trying to stay away from sugar, as that also feeds cancer. She is trying to stick with whole foods, and balanced diet. But she just wont eat if she isnt feeling like it. Trying to get her to understand. She is using the ipod I sent her filled with her favorite music, and that is relaxing her. She is seeming much more positive. She is also connecting to Pretty In Pink, a foundation that helps cover costs that arent covered by insurance. Now she is just hoping she will be able to continue to work through this treatment. I hope to start fundraising in the next month. Thanks again for the ideas, stories, and know that you all area amazing, with your own experiences and how strong you all are! Thank you. God Bless you all.
How fortunate she is to have you by her side. There is no one on this board who doesn't find those who stand by us and offer their love and support to be our best meds and real treasures!
I hope she is letting her medical team know what a number this is doing on her nerves, etc. There are great meds which can help her over such problems...No need to concern herself with addiction as one only takes them for a limited time...They certainly can offer relief from some of the fears that are inherent in the situation.
Glad to know she is exploring the options available to help her deal with the side-effects and nutritional needs. Has she given any thought to medical marijuana which might help with the not eating. Especially if you are in a state which pemits its use, it might be something to explore.
Please keep us updated, and do let her know she is in our thoughts. You too!! (Incidentally, it wouild be quite natural for you to have some concerns regarding the genetics which might affect you...Please do NOT feel guilty to focus on yourself and working thru those worries. You have every right to do so!! And to consult with a genetic councelor regarding it.)
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Oh it was so nice to hear about the fund raiser and her not having to worry about that it does help so much when that worry is lifted off your shoulders. Then the support from others is great also that does help a lot and pushes you even harder to fight. Staying positive is number one and just keeping up beat and believing in your self is just so important. I know how hard it has been on you being so far away but her just knowing you are there for her and that you are supporting her is very comforting to her I am sure. I just loved hearing the comforting words from loved ones they didn't have to be right here just call or text me was great too. Then to get a card in the mail was the best day ever I loved them because when ever I needed a pick me up I would take them out and read them all again and the letters that came with them. I wish you both all the best tell your sister that her news of the tumor going down in sizes is great I will keep sending her the angel hugs oh and you too have a great day and week ahead angel hugs Roberta,
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A trio of rising country stars will headline an outlaw tour.
Country star Justin Moore will bring his "Outlaws Like Me Tour" to town at 7:30 p.m. April 19 at the Cambria County War Memorial Arena, 326 Napoleon St., downtown Johnstown.
His special guests will be country music singer-songwriters Dustin Lynch and Jon Pardi.
After making the move to Nashville at age 18, Moore released his first album in August 2009 and scored three consecutive smash singles, "Small Town USA," "Backwoods" and "How I Got To Be This Way."
His debut was recognized as one of the best albums of 2009 by The New York Times, and Moore was named Billboard's Top New Country Artist of 2009.
He spent 2009 and 2010 touring with the biggest names in country music, including Trace Adkins, Hank Williams Jr., Lynyrd Skynyrd, Brad Paisley, Brooks and Dunn, Miranda Lambert and Darius Rucker.
Moore signed on for the 2011 summer "Flatts Fest Tour" with Rascal Flatts and finished 2011 with Miranda Lambert and Darius Rucker.
He started 2012 touring with Blake Shelton and ended the year on the Eric Church "Blood, Sweat and Beers Tour."
Moore's headlining shows have sold out in clubs across the country, and his loyal fan base continues to grow.
His sophomore album "Outlaws Like Me" debuted at No. 1 on its nationwide release in June 2011.
The project includes the fastest-rising single of Moore's career, the No. 1 "If Heaven Wasn't So Far Away," the fan favorite "Bait A Hook" and his first love song, the No. 1 smash "Til My Last Day."
Moore's fans have found the album filled with songs that stay true to his roots, with hard-rocking cuts and some that show a slightly softer side.
By the end of 2012, both his albums reached gold status.
Moore is currently working on his third studio album.
Lynch has had two radio singles from his debut CD – "Cowboys and Angels" in August 2012 and "She Cranks My Tractor" in November 2012.
Lynch co-wrote both songs in addition to "Waiting," "Last Lap," "Rock You Sweet," "Unwind It," "Hurricane," "Dancing in the Headlights," "Name On It" and "Your Plan."
He was influenced by country artists Alan Jackson, Garth Brooks and Clint Black.
After moving to Nashville in 2003, Lynch lived in an apartment to the rear of the Bluebird Café, a songwriter hangout, and attended nearby David Lipscomb University.
After performing at an open mic at the café, the young singer landed a regular performing spot and learned the art of songwriting firsthand from some of the masters.
Lynch's big break came in 2011 when he was discovered by Moore's manager, who was interested in signing him.
Pardi describes his debut CD as "rowdy, in-your-face, straight country music."
He covers road life and the ups and downs of romance, territory that has been covered on many country classics through the decades, but Pardi makes it fresh and gives the project his indelible stamp with his eye for detail and feel for atmosphere.
His CD opens with the heartfelt "Fightin' the Fool" and ends with the breakneck rocker "Drinkin' With Me."
In between is "Chasin' Them Better Days" and "Write You a Song," capturing all the adventure and uncertainty of life on the road, and love songs "Happens All The Time," "Up All Night," "Missin' You Crazy" and "Love You From Here."
"Empty Beer Cans" and "Rainy Night Song" show both sides of the heartache.
Pardi is known for his carefree musical style, original songs and high-energy live shows.
His sound is undeniably country as he pays homage to some of his musical heroes, such as Dwight Yoakam, George Strait and Alan Jackson.
What: Justin Moore's "Outlaws Like Me Tour."
When: 7:30 p.m. April 19.
Where: Cambria County War Memorial Arena, 326 Napoleon St., downtown Johnstown.
Tickets: $37.25 or $22.25, plus fees.
Information: 536-5156, warmemorialarena.com or ticketmaster.com.
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By DUANE NOLLEN
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The Mahaska County Senior Center celebrated its 40th anniversary Tuesday morning.
The senior center opened its doors on Oct. 29, 1973, at the Downing Hotel, next to the Mahaska County Courthouse. The current location of the senior center is 715 B Ave. E.
The Mahaska County Senior Center was the first congregate meal site in the state of Iowa, Senior Center Site Manager Cheryl Brown said.
"It's a huge accomplishment for a local non-profit," Brown said of the center's 40th anniversary.
Brown said the senior center was established to provide seniors and others a place to gather for fun, entertainment, education and lunch.
Brown said the senior center has thrived over the years as the center re-defines itself as times change. Seniors today are different than their counterparts of 30 years ago, she added.
"Seniors change — we change with the times," Brown said.
Brown said William Penn music students under the direction of Anita Meinert performed at the senior center before lunch. The diners also got to enjoy a special senior center birthday cake for dessert.
There were 58 people who made reservations for the noon meal, Brown said. "We average about 30," she added.
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Depression and Anxiety
November 2, 2009
Dr. Art Williams
Depression: When the Blues Don't Go Away
Everyone occasionally feels blue or sad, but these feelings usually pass within a couple of days. When a person has depression, it interferes with his or her daily life and routine, such as going to work or school, taking care of children, and relationships with family and friends. Depression causes pain for the person who has it and for those who care about him or her.
Depression is a common, but serious, illness. Treatment can help those with even the most severe depression get better.
What are the symptoms of depression?
Not everyone diagnosed with depression will have all of these symptoms. The signs and symptoms may be different in men, women, younger children and older adults.
Can a person have depression and another illness at the same time?
Often, people have other illnesses along with depression. Sometimes other illnesses come first, but other times the depression comes first. Each person and situation is different, but it is important not to ignore these illnesses and to get treatment for them and the depression. Some illnesses or disorders that may occur along with depression are:
Studies have found that treating depression can help in treating these other illnesses.
When does depression start?
Young children and teens can get depression but it can occur at other ages also. Depression is more common in women than in men, but men do get depression too. Loss of a loved one, stress and hormonal changes, or traumatic events may trigger depression at any age.
Is there help?
There is help for someone who has depression. Even in severe cases, depression is highly treatable. The first step is to visit a doctor. Your family doctor or a health clinic is a good place to start. A doctor can make sure that the symptoms of depression are not being caused by another medical condition. A doctor may refer you to a mental health professional.
The most common treatments of depression are psychotherapy and medication. Several types of psychotherapy, or "talk therapy," can help people with depression. For mild to moderate depression, psychotherapy may be the best treatment option. However, for major depression or for certain people, psychotherapy may not be enough. For teens, a combination of medication and psychotherapy may work the best to treat major depression and help keep the depression from happening again.
Medications help balance chemicals in the brain called neurotransmitters. Different types of medications affect different chemicals in the brain. Medications affect everyone differently. Sometimes several different types have to be tried before finding the one that works. If you start taking medication, tell your doctor about any side effects right away. Depending on which type of medication, possible side effects include:
FDA warning on antidepressants
Despite the fact that antidepressants are generally safe and reliable, some studies have shown that they may have unintentional effects on some people, especially young people. In 2004, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration reviewed data from studies of antidepressants that involved nearly 4,400 children and teenagers being treated for depression. The review showed that 4 percent of those who took antidepressants thought about or attempted suicide (although no suicides occurred), compared to 2 percent of those who took sugar pills (placebo).
This information prompted the FDA, in 2005, to adopt a "black box" warning label on all antidepressant medications to alert the public about the potential increased risk of suicidal thinking or attempts in children and teenagers taking antidepressants. In 2007, the FDA proposed that makers of all antidepressant medications extend the black box warning on their labels to include young patients through age 24 who take these medications for depression treatment.
Results of a review of pediatric trials between 1988 and 2006 suggested that the benefits of antidepressant medications likely outweigh their risks to children and adolescents with major depression and anxiety disorders.
Anxiety Disorders
People with anxiety disorders feel extremely fearful and unsure. Most people feel anxious about something for a short time now and again, but people with anxiety disorders feel this way most of the time. Their fears and worries make it hard for them to do everyday tasks. About 18 percent of American adults have anxiety disorders. Children also may have them.
Treatment is available for people with anxiety disorders. Researchers also are looking for new treatments that will help relieve symptoms.
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
All of us worry about things like health, money or family problems at one time or another. But people with GAD are extremely worried about these and many other things, even when there is little or no reason to worry about them. They may be very anxious about just getting through the day. They think things will always go badly. At times, worrying keeps people with GAD from doing everyday tasks.
This is a list of common symptoms. People with GAD:
Common physical symptoms are:
When does GAD start?
GAD develops slowly. Symptoms may get better or worse at different times, and often are worse during times of stress.
People with GAD may visit a doctor many times before they find out they have this disorder. They ask their doctors to help them with the signs of GAD, such as headaches or trouble falling asleep, but don't always get the help they need right away. It may take doctors some time to be sure that a person has GAD instead of something else.
Is there help?
There is help for people with GAD. The first step is to go to a doctor or health clinic to talk about symptoms. The doctor will do an exam to make sure that another physical problem isn't causing the symptoms. The doctor may make a referral to a mental health specialist.
Doctors may prescribe medication to help relieve GAD. It's important to know that some of these medicines may take a few weeks to start working. In most states only a medical doctor (a family doctor or psychiatrist) can prescribe medications.
Doctors also may ask people with GAD to go to therapy with a licensed social worker, psychologist or psychiatrist. This treatment can help people with GAD feel less anxious and fearful.


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Having the luxury of first claim on any players placed on waivers, the Panthers combed the list of final cuts and signed five players off waivers Sunday. They also released several players, including DE Everette Brown, their 2009 second-round draft choice.
Carolina signed former Chargers WR Seyi Ajirotutu, ex-Bears DT Marcus Harrison, former Rams DE George Selvie, ex-Raiders S Stevie Brown and ex-Cowboys CB Josh Thomas. Ajirotutu scored two touchdowns for San Diego last season, and Selvie had 1½ sacks in 16 games for St. Louis. Harrison started nine games in three seasons with Chicago, recording three sacks but none last season. Oakland had drafted Brown in the seventh round in 2010, and Dallas selected Thomas in the fifth round in April.
In addition to Brown, the Panthers released OG Bryant Browning, WR David Clowney and DE Thomas Keiser. They also terminated the contract of S Kevin Payne.
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NEWBURYPORT — With the upcoming retirement of fire Chief Stephen J. Cutter, city officials have created a screening committee to identify and vet names of candidates to replace him.
Cutter, 54, will be leaving his post Feb. 15, according to a memo issued by Mayor Donna Holaday.
He has served on the Fire Department for 34 years, the past 14 years as chief, overseeing the 34-member group.
Cutter is currently on vacation, and unavailable for comment. But city councilors Monday gave initial approval to a committee established by Holaday that will review candidates for the position.
Screening committee members are At-large Councilor Richard Sullivan Jr., Essex County Sheriff Frank Cousins, City Marshal Thomas Howard; Dennis Cataldo, vice president of Cataldo Ambulance Service; Topsfield fire Chief Ronald Giovannacci, Andover fire Chief Michael Mansfield; Joseph Spaulding, a former city councilor and former member of the Fire Department; Daniel May, retired rear admiral of the U.S. Coast Guard; and Peter Lombardi, director of policy and administration for the city.
For the first time in close to 80 years, the new chief will not be part of Civil Service. At the request of the city, recent legislation at the state level removed Newburyport's police marshal and fire chief both from Civil Service inclusion.
Sullivan said that the screening committee will be meeting in the coming weeks to begin the process of receiving and evaluating applicants.
"I would imagine there will be applicants locally and from around the country," Sullivan said.
Sullivan, himself a firefighter from 1984 to 2010, said, "Chief Cutter was knowledgeable in his job. I wish him well in retirement."
Holaday yesterday said, "I have consistently heard from firefighters and other chiefs in the area that when it (a major fire) goes down, there is no one they want at their side but Chief Cutter.
"He has taken great pride in the knowledge, skills and leadership he worked diligently to acquire as he served to protect the residents and business owners of our city. ... His technical expertise will be a challenge to replace.
"On behalf of the city and its citizens, I offer my sincerest thanks to Chief Cutter for his years of selfless commitment and being ready to serve 24/7."
Recently retired fire Lt. Rick Page said, "The chief obtained a lot of stuff for the department, and he was very knowledgeable about the field of firefighting.
"He was a smart chief and I wish him the best."


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The CGI University Network (CGI U) is a consortium of colleges and universities that support, mentor, and provide seed funding to leading student innovators and entrepreneurs on their respective campuses. To join the CGI University Network, a university must provide a minimum of $10,000 in funding to CGI U student commitment-makers from its campus. SMU became a member in 2012.
Students and university representatives come together at the CGI U meeting to hear from experts in various fields, brainstorm ideas, share best practices, and form effective partnerships.
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The Tahlequah Police Department is investigating an accident resulting in a fatality which occurred in the early morning hours of Sunday, July 7, 2013. Dispatch received a call in reference to the accident at approximately 4:10 a.m. and officers responded to the State Highway 51 Bypass between Stickross Mountain Rd. and West 4th Street.
Two juvenile males were walking West bound in the East bound lanes of traffic and were struck by a passenger car. One of the victims succumbed to his injuries sustained from the vehicle at approximately 5:10 a.m. The second individual is in stable condition and was treated for non-lethal injuries. The identity of the two individuals is not being released at this time.
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After a successful career competing and coaching for the Murray State rifle program, Ashley Rose has been named Kentucky's newest assistant coach, it was announced by UK head coach Harry Mullins.
"I am really excited to join coach Mullins' staff here at Kentucky," Rose said. "It is a great opportunity to learn from a wonderful program with a rich tradition. Being from Kentucky, it is also a great chance to grow professionally while being close to home. I've known Harry since I was in the eighth grade and it is wonderful to get to continue that relationship while helping UK's student-athletes. I really appreciate Mitch Barnhart, Joe Sharpe and the UK athletics administration for their continued support of the program and welcoming me into the UK family."
Rose, a native of Eubank, Ky., joins UK's staff after spending a season as the assistant coach for her Alma matter during the 2012-13 season. She also worked with the Civilian Marksmanship Program following the season.
"We are excited to welcome Ashley into our program," Mullins said. "She will continue to bring a tremendous amount of skills to our program and follows in a great legacy of assistant coaches in Stacy (Underwood) and Amy (Sowash). It is a great opportunity for our student athletes to have had the opportunity to work with some of the best up-and-coming coaches in our sport."
Rose will have a bevy of responsibilities with the Wildcats, including assisting in the day-to-day management of the program. Rose will work directly with UK's student-athletes as UK's full-time assistant coach, in addition to coordinating practice plans, match travel, equipment and facility management, event operations, and daily logistical procedures.
"We are so thankful to Mitch Barnhart, Joe Sharpe and the athletics department for the continued support of our program," Mullins said. "We are so fortunate to have an athletics administration that is committed to providing our student-athletes every opportunity to reach their goals and having a full-time assistant coach is another great example of that commitment."
Rose earned her undergraduate degree from Murray State in political science, before earning her master's degree in human development and leadership, with an emphasis in student affairs. While at Murray State, Rose earned Ohio Valley Conference honors.
Rose, a 2008 Pulaski County High School graduate, won two National Archery in Schools Program (NASP) individual national title s and two NASP Kentucky state titles. Rose also won a Army National Guard National championship with Rifle. Also during her prep career, Rose was selected to train with the Junior Olympic Archery Dream Team.
"One of the cornerstones of our program is to consistently give our student-athletes the best instruction and support system in the nation. Adding Ashley to our staff brings a diversity of experience and skill sets, and a great philosophy and knowledge system. She worked with and was coached by a tremendous leader in (Murray State) coach (Alan) Lollar. She has a great work ethic, is dedicated and focused on achieving her goals. She has great skills sets that will help us achieve our goal of being in the championship unit year in and year out."
Rose will take over assistant coaching duties from former Kentucky star Amy Sowash, who spent the 2012-13 season working with the UK program. Sowash will return to be a resident at the USA Olympic Training Center in Colorado.
Kentucky finished the 2013 season with a runner-up finish at the NCAA Championships, UK's second consecutive second-place finish. UK won the Great American Rifle Conference regular-season championship and finished second at the GARC Championships.


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I admit it. Despite my fondness for Renaissance sculpture, Johann Sebastian Bach's music, and Gothic architecture, there's an entirely different set of interests lurking. Televised football games, contests for ballroom dancing, and of course some reality shows too weird to mention snag my time and attention. I suspect I'm not alone.
While the content of television shows arguably isn't improving, the devices we use to watch them are changing. Last week's Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas highlighted new television technologies, which have become viable options for use in our homes.
Television manufacturers are on the lookout for ways to increase sales. New features could boost the number of units sold and prices. 3D technology has not turned out to be a must-have feature for the majority of consumers. Perhaps Internet-connected TVs, known as smart TVs, will do the trick.
The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) conducted a survey from Sept. 19 to 25, 2011, to discover in part how consumers access video and audio in their homes. CEA reported their findings in "Connecting the Dots Between Consumers, Content and Consumer Electronics in the Home." Fifty-three percent of online U.S. adults stream or download video.
What does the latest crop of televisions offer?
- Bigger is often better. LG and Samsung showcased large screens in the range of 55 to 84 inches of display space.
- Well big is nice, but not if the image is blurry. Sony, JVC, and Toshiba are pushing forward with 4K projection for home devices. 4K is four times the resolution of full high definition (HD).
- Greater image clarity also comes from higher contrast. LG and Samsung introduced new large organic light-emitting diode (OLED) displays. These screens are also more energy efficient than previous models.
Change isn't just happening with screens. Remote controls are getting an upgrade too. Nuance Communications introduced changing channels or searching for shows by talking to the television. Nuance Communications is known for the Siri voice-recognition technology used on Apple's iPhone 4S. Samsung added a camera sensor similar to that of Microsoft's Xbox 360 Kinect device to allow a viewer's physical motion to affect the television.
The merging of computers, game systems, and television technologies is just beginning. LG uses a variation of the Android operating system, which is also used in Google TV. However, Google TV hasn't been a big success thus far. Apple TV's current expected release is by the end of 2012. If its introduction is similar to the impact of the iPod, iPhone or iPad, it will alter how we use and think about television.
The technology exists and is available for smart televisions. We are used to watching shows and movies on those screens. We are entranced by the big screens with sharp images and crystal clear sound. But are we ready or interested in using those screens like a huge phone or tablet to check in on our social networks (Patch on Facebook and Twitter, for example), run our apps (get the Patch App!), and search Google or Bing or Wikipedia?


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