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Data profiling is essentially data mining, but for a different purpose. You mine data to understand, to gain better knowledge about the data. While the more common use of data mining is for gaining the data insights for business purpose (e.g. customer buying characteristics), data profiling is for technical purpose. To be more precise, you do data profiling to gather and analyze the technical metadata characteristics of the data. Information Analyzer, data profiling software from IBM, helps you gain insight into such technical metadata characteristics as, for example, column data type and size (length).
This article is based on a case where a database table grew its size unexpectedly and its initial disk space allocation got strained. Looking at the growth pattern of the table, such as the number of new records (which was not that huge), didn't give us any clue about the cause of the problem. In this article, Djoni Darmawikarta will step through the Information Analyzer process, run one of its functions called Column Analysis on a simple table (a scaled-down version of the real table), and show how the profiling output help solve the problem.Read Data Profiling with IBM Information Analyzer in full
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MediaWiki is a special software which is used to design Wikis. For any website, formatting is the key to creative and sophisticated designs. In this article by Mizanur Rahman, we will use advanced formatting components like lists and tables in MediaWiki to add content to a sample website.Read Using Lists and Tables with MediaWiki in full
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In this article by Pawan Kumar, we look at the Custom Types in Documentum. We will see how to manage the custom types by looking at how to create a custom type and modify the custom type. We have also introduced the concept of data dictionary, which stores additional information about custom types.Read Custom Types in Documentum in full
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In this article by Sylvain Hellegouarch, we are going to explain how to develop a photoblog application. In the first half of this article, we will review the goals and features of this application from a high-level perspective without going into too much detail. In the second half, we will define the entities that our application will manipulate and introduce the concept of object-relational mappers, which aim at reducing the impedance mismatch between relational database and object-oriented software design. We will briefly present the most common Python ORMs and then develop our application data access layer based on the Dejavu ORM.Read CherryPy : A Photoblog Application in full
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Content could be of any type. Using the Alfresco web client application, you can add and modify content and its properties. You can categorize content, lock content for safe editing, and you can maintain several versions of the content. You can delete content and you can recover the deleted content as well.
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- You'll find that people are normally experts in their own fields—there are often very few people who have an overview of the whole process that you're trying to map.
- Sections of a large organization will often have different ways of carrying out the same overall process.
- People don't really like to be told how to do their jobs—they especially don't like to have any extra processes imposed on them for now obvious reason—well, would you?
- Talk of 'improved utilization of resources', 'improved performance monitoring', and such like can soon alienate the staff who are going to be using the system. They'll soon start using terms such as 'Big Brother'.
How you are able to deal with these will depend on your organization and the people that are available to you. At least once you've read this article by Dr. Mark Alexander Bain, you'll know that, once you've overcome those problems, the workflow itself will be easy.Read Developing a Simple Workflow within SugarCRM in full
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As furniture is a key element, every item of furniture that we add to the scene increases the level of detail, and the sense of realism. We can classify furniture into two : internal and external furniture. With the first type, we have all the objects that populate our interior scenes such as sofas, beds, and chairs. The second type refers to items of urban furniture such as cars, fountains, and fences. This kind of modeling deals with smaller scales, and because of this, sometimes, we have to work at a more detailed level than we are used to. This can cause the modeling process to take a bit longer than usual, but only if we need to create a good level of detail for our models. In this type of modeling, we will use the concept of level of detail again. Another interesting thing about furniture is that we can keep the models that we create to build a good library. In this article by Allan Brito,we will learn how to add previously created furniture into new projects, decreasing the time needed to fill up the scene with furniture, with a good 3D models library. We even can download or buy models on the Internet. The only thing that we will have to do in this case is import the model into our scene.Read Modeling Furniture in Blender in full
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The primary focus of Pluggable Authentication Module (PAM) is to authenticate your users. PAM lets you set up the environment that the users will work in. And when the users log out, PAM tears down the working environment in a controlled way. PAM and PAM-aware applications reduce the complexity of authentication. Application programmers can take advantage of PAM, rather than developing a complete set of authentication functions. In this article by Kenneth Geisshirt, we will see how an application uses PAM for authentication and how to develop our own PAM modules.Read Development with Pluggable Authentication Modules (PAM) in full
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Using Asterisk as a PSTN Gateway for OpenSER
PSTN or Public Switched Telephone Network is the collection of all the telephone networks, which are interconnected in the world. If we want to be able to route calls from and to the PSTN using OpenSER, we need to be connected to a PSTN. To send calls to the PSTN, we need a device called PSTN gateway. There are several manufacturers such as Cisco, Nortel, and others who manufacture this kind of equipment. You can also use an Asterisk PBX box for this task. Asterisk makes an affordable PSTN gateway that is very competitive with the big players mentioned above. In this article by Flavio E. Goncalves, we will see how to use asterisk as a PSTN gateway for OpenSER.Read Using Asterisk as a PSTN Gateway for OpenSER in full


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Santa Rosa police arrested three drivers suspected of drunken driving Saturday night in one of the periodic checkpoints set up to catch impaired drivers and check drivers' licenses.
Almost 850 vehicles passed through the checkpoint on Farmers Lane, north of Hoen Avenue.
The drivers arrested on charges of driving under the influence were Carolyn Thomas, 33, Santa Rosa; Alex Rodriguez, 38, Santa Rosa; and James Solwick, 31, Santa Rosa.
In all, 32 traffic citations were issued, five vehicles were impounded for 30 days, and 22 unlicensed drivers were arrested and cited. Eight drivers were arrested for driving on a suspended license.
The checkpoint, the third of the year for Santa Rosa police, was funded by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Harrison resident Abbey Lombardo-Kumar aims to help families in southern Westchester transform their child's play spaces into elegant and sophisticated learning centers with her new business Little Learners Childhood Enrichment Studio on Purchase Street in Rye.
"We are trying to create an experience for people and teach people that you can have sophistication and elegance and still have children and be appropriate and accessible for children too," Lombardo-Kumar said.
Little learners offers pre-school classes that go hand in hand with a "design to learn" philosophy, which focuses on bringing the positive learning environment that kids experience at the studio to the child's home.
The space on Purchase street will be set up like a boutique and offer custom products including games, toys, art materials, children's accessories, storage equipment, furniture and more.
"As a teacher I have always been asked, how can I bring the classroom home," Lombardo-Kumaraims said. Little Learners helps to do that by offering home consultations where specialists will evaluate child play spaces and learning styles at home.
Lombardo-Kumar has worked in early childhood education for 10 years as a teacher, program coordinator and preschool director in Bronxville. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education and a Masters in Educational Studies with a special concentration in Early Childhood Education and Leadership from Manhattanville College and a New York State Teaching Certification (Birth-Grade 2).
"Six months ago I decided I wanted to branch out on my own and fulfill this dream of having an enrichment center," Lombardo-Kumaraims said.
She said her center will differ from others because of its focus on Design to Learn and creating elegance in child education.
"To create that sophisticated space you need to take the time to make a connection with the family and child and create a space that reflects child's individual learning needs and what family has to work with ," Lombardo-Kumaraims explained.
Little Learners will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony on Sunday, Sept. 23 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. where there will be registration incentives, gift bags and give aways. Mayor Doug French will be there for the ribbon cutting at 11 a.m. Little Learners Studio is located at 15 Purchase Street, Suite 5.
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Whether they were there for the soup, or there to get the scoop, visitors to a Main Street Ottumwa function Tuesday should have been satisfied.
The event, said board member Brenda Case, is called "Soup and the Scoop" because in addition to something to eat, participants would learn something new about the progress of downtown projects. In fact, more than 50 attendees had gathered at one recent renovation — the KMGO studios on Main Street hosted the event.
The biggest project being discussed is across the street from the radio station: Market on Main, which Main Street Ottumwa director Dianne Haas described as taking a vacant building downtown and turning it into a year-round facility "where ideas grow."
The building will house a year-round farmers' market, local small business entrepreneurs and an education component, including a teaching kitchen.
Chef Gordon Rader said such a facility could draw people to Ottumwa. And though the project has been under discussion for years, it's actually taking shape, he said.
Haas confirmed that not only have organizers developed partnerships and raised nearly a million dollars for the project, they've already hired an architect and worked through some initial floor plan ideas.
The goal, she told the crowd, is to have the place running by April 2014. The other goal is to focus on local products.
When the food is shipped in from some unknown location, "there is no connection to the food," said Marsha Laux, an Iowa State University Extension value-added ag specialist.
Buying from neighbors year-round makes sense on a number of levels, Laux added.
It hasn't spent days traveling by truck. Shoppers are more likely to have confidence in the safety of the food. And residents will be spending money in their own community.
"Why are you buying [fruits and vegetables] from another country? Why are you supporting their economy?" she asked.
Besides, said Rader, chair of the culinary arts department at Indian Hills Community College, buying fresh from local producers is becoming a trend around the country.
"We have forgotten where our food comes from," he said. "We need to stimulate the local economy with what we do best, which is agriculture."
Haas said one important aspect of bringing in shoppers will be to educate consumers. It's not outrageously expensive to buy fresh, she said, and it's not so time consuming to prepare fresh food that home cooks won't be able to do it. Market on Main can help them learn that.
Rader agreed and added he doesn't believe that no one has time to cook anymore. People are happier when they use some of their time making really good food, starting with fresh, local products that aren't processed at a factory.
When he goes to Chicago, chefs talk about the great produce from Iowa. Iowans may not even be aware of some of the great products produced in the southeast corner of the state.
Eating fresh food produced locally could lead to residents being healthier, too, said Rader. Real food that hasn't been processed to a state of blandness is actually becoming hard to find in our busy society, he said.
"Part of this [effort] is about ... re-establishing a culture of cooking in this country," he said.


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Excitement for Christmas is replaced by fear for a SoCal family after their home was ransacked by thieves who stooped low. Using a doggie door to break in, they ripped off ornaments from the family's tree, stole presents and even took an urn holding the ashes of two grandparents. Adrian Arambulo reports from Pasadena for the NBC4 News at 9 p.m. on Dec. 22, 2013.
A group of burglars used a doggie door to break into a Southern California family's home, steal children's piggy banks and presents from under the Christmas tree and make off with an ornate urn holding the ashes of their grandparents.
The brazen theft happened the afternoon of Dec. 20 in the 900 block of North Madison Avenue, a quiet, tree-line street in Pasadena. Police in the city said they've seen thieves use doggie doors to break into homes before, but not recently.
Once inside, the thieves ransacked Griffin Gmelich's home.
The thieves emptied stockings, ripped ornaments off the tree, and snatched jewelry and electronics. One was caught on camera hauling what appeared to be a flat-screen TV.
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"You could see the TV cords ripped out of the wall," Gmelich said.
His young children's piggy banks were stolen and their presents were plucked right out from under the Christmas tree. But most painful, Gmelich said, is that the thieves took the urn holding his parent's ashes.
"They literally stole my mom and dad," he said.
The thieves left behind footprints and fingerprints. A neighbor's security camera captured images of the thieves. For two hours, they carried stolen items out of the home and into a getaway car. Detectives are searching for four burglars, possibly teens.
The family said they wanted to share their story not for donations but to see justice served and warn others.
Gmelich said the doggie door the thieves used to break into his home belongs to his 100-pound Guffman, who, despite what his size may suggest, is more of a lover than a fighter.
"Once they got in, he probably befriended them because he's a friendly guy," Gmelich said of his dog.
Days before Christmas, the family is dealing with unwanted changes. They're now installing an alarm system and Guffman's doggie door is being sealed.
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But most heartwrenching, Gmelich said, is how his family's peace of mind was stolen and his children's holiday spirit dampened.
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(See addendum below, which emphasizes that Sandy Hook killer Adam Lanza did indeed use a AR-15 rifle.)
Those concerned about the $32 billion firearm industry–gun owners, investors, whatever–should shift their attention from Capital Hill to courtrooms around the country. Potentially damaging gun-control measures seem more likely to come from the country's justices than from its 535 lawmakers.
Two federal appeals courts last week reviewed the legality behind concealed carry laws. In Denver, the court decided that concealed-carry firearms aren't protected by the Second Amendment. A thousand miles away in Chicago, the court reached a different decision. It declined to reconsider a ruling that found that state's ban on concealed carry unconstitutional.
These two courts aren't the first to mull this issue. A New York federal appeals court last November upheld a state law that required concealed-carry applicants to prove "proper cause" to obtain concealed-carry licenses. Looking ahead, appeals courts in California and Virginia are set to review the issue.
Concealed carry laws have been on the rise for the greater part of three decades. They could very well soon stretch nationwide, if Illinois completes its about-face on concealed carry. Not too surprisingly, it's most prevalent in red states, especially so in Georgia, Utah and Florida; in the Peach State, for example, more than 12% of adults 20 and older have an active permit. All told, more than 8 million Americans have one. And not only has the number of licensing states increased in the past ten years (in 2002, seven states including Illinois banned concealed carry), but more and more states are recognizing others' permits, making it practical to become licensed and purchase a weapon.
Gun companies moved quickly to take advantage of this boom, as well as a growing comfort with firearms after anti-gun campaigns of the 1990s. Today, concealed carry weapons–small, compact pistols and revolvers–are one of the most crucial parts of the firearm business. Both Sturm, Ruger and Smith & Wesson sell far more handguns than long-guns; Forbes last year estimated that Ruger's ultra-popular Lightweight Compact Revolver and Lightweight Compact Pistol make up about 17% of the company's sales alone ($55 million). These small firearms are often marketed to women, a particularly fast-growing segment of firearm owners. Ruger even makes LCRs and LCPs models with pink grips.
This is all why the courtroom battle over concealed carry matters much more than whether Congress actually creates legislation that limits semi-automatic rifles (the type of weapon used in the Sandy Hook Elementary massacre). Fact is, gun rights lawmakers are already posturing to declaw any gun law that comes through Congress. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nevada) is set to stand tall in the Senate, and the Republican-dominated House of Representatives would prove hard to sway toward sweeping legislation. It seems pretty safe to assume that we'll continue to be able to stock a large arsenal from a simple stop at Wal-Mart, Dick's Sporting Goods or Cabela's.
A shopping trip that could quite possibly not include any small handguns. What's next in the courts? Contradictory appeal decisions would raise the likelihood that the matter would reach the Supreme Court. It would mark the first time that the nation's highest court would weigh gun control arguments since two blockbuster cases in 2008 and 2010. The earlier case, District of Columbia v. Heller, upheld many 19th century prohibitions on concealed weapons, but also acknowledged that the Second Amendment protects a right to own guns. Then, the court took matters a step forward two years later: In McDonald v. Chicago, it established that state and local laws should also recognize the right to own firearms.
Significantly, McDonald v. Chicago said only that there's a right to keep handguns in the home for self-defense, but not anything about what types of gun control laws violate the Second Amendment. Stopping short there has set up today's brewing disagreement over concealed carry.
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(ADDENDUM: Sorry, folks, but Adam Lanza, the Sandy Hook killer, did in fact use the AR-15 rifle. Here's a link directly to the Connecticut State Police debunking that theory. And if Lanza did use handguns, there's a good chance the weapons may have been models designed to attract concealed carry laws, making the odds of concealed carry bans more likely.)
"Sure you have a right to free speech. But only in the home or on other private property. Oh, and any speaking outside you own home or allowed business, privately as in without your government's discretion? Clearly not an intended right. So uh, no talking when outside. We could jail you at our discretion. Also, "carrying" on any conversation that might take place in one private or home area, that is continued on at another area, clearly not a right. Yes see, constitutional rights were written only for within the home area."
See how that works?
"Sure you have a right to bear arms, but only in the home or on other private property…"
lcr1946…I'm a retired law Enforcement Officer, 30 years service, also former US Marine with four Honorable Discharges…According to you, I'm "paranoid" and "mentally ill" because I have a concealed carry license!…If you are ever (God forbid) in a situation where you are about to be victimized by a criminal dial 911 and hope the police are standing right next to you!…If anyone is nuts it's anti-gun weenies like yourself who have no common sense whatsoever.
lcr1946: I have a CHL, I went out today, went to Walmart, went to my Collage courses, went to Home-depot, stopped and got gas, took my wife out for dinner then to DQ for some ice cream and then we went home and the strangest thing happened, that .40 that I carry never jumped out of its holster shot anybody, weird huh?
Being against concealed carry laws is completely counter-intuitive to the pro-gun control argument. Concealed carry permits ARE gun control. In almost all states that have concealed carry, the applicant has to attend classes and submit to an FBI background check. Felons cannot get a concealed permit. In states that have allowed concealed carry, crime rates have gone DOWN.
laws laws laws, goverment laws….we the people have rights or i should say "had" rights, but i do belive those rights are still in place and still mean a great deal to the people of the United States of America.
One of those rights are the right to bare and carry. i think theres many in the upper government that might want to read and learn our rights.
we the people have less and less rights. it becoming a dictatorship like other countrys.
putting a stop to all of this the only ones that will have guns will be the people with bad intent.
seems funny to me that the Sandy Hook nightmare the gunman had the AR-15′s in his car and hadnt been shot,just the handguns, they even showed photos of the AR-15′s in the back seat of his car, my question is how did the AR15′s get back in the car if he suposibly used them? 2nd question how did he make it to class rooms with AR-15′s ( cant conceal them).. wake up everyone!another chance for Governments power play..TOUCHE !
Arms proliferation does not make things safer. Drain the swamp of guns that is drowning the nation and everyone will benefit. The theory that only criminals will carry guns if they are banned sounds good, but it is just a theory. Machine guns and hand grenades are banned, and I don't see criminals using those. In Japan, guns are banned, and criminals don't have them either. Criminals are not gods. Except for the super high-end criminals, crooks are affected by laws to some degree. And the high-end people are not interested in the likes of you. Reducing access to the most dangerous guns will increase safety.
Guns are banned in Mexico, too. How are you suggesting we "drain the swamp of guns?" Go door-to-door and demand the guns there? Be my guest, you won't last long.
There are too many weapons in this country to ever make disarmament a feasible option. More importantly, restricting law-abiding citizens that seek to protect themselves with a gun does nothing but make things easier for the criminals that would otherwise be deterred. What do you know about "super high-end criminals?"
Unfortunately your two last sentences are both fallacies. The "high-end" (by which I'm assuming you mean educated) individuals are able to think for themselves, not just follow what an abusive and corrupt government tells them. If you can explain how exactly restricting guns is going to solve the (decreasing for a decade) problem of gun violence, considering the only people that will follow the law wouldn't be shooting innocent people in the first place, be my guest.
Studies have shown that most gun violence is in concentrated areas, usually correlating with high drug and gang activity. Maybe you should be more worried with addressing the catalyst of the issue instead of the scapegoat.
Dear Mr. Brown,
I want to thank you for inviting me to this wonderful discussion and bring greeting to your readers.In the response to your article I would like to state a simple,time proven fact.That fact is that all living things on Earth recognize the basic, fundamental right to exist and to exercise the right to defend such existence.
Having said this, I will confess to being one of those individuals who does carry concealed.I carry not out of fear but out of protection.Studies such as those by Prof. Gary Kleck of the University of Florida, have proven that criminals fear the potential of an armed Victim more than they do the Police.
Furthermore, those who do opt to Carry a Concealed weapon have to prove themselves capable of doing so and also have to submit to a lenghtly background check so no person of ill-repute need apply for such credentials.
I know that most people will see my views as counter productive or even provacative .However as I stated earlier with my opening arguments it is up to the individual alone to come to the universal ideal of his or her right to argue their resistance to crime as he or she sees fit and within reason of the eyes of the Law.
Just another example of how they are trying to keep the law abiding person from not only being able to defend themselves in public in colorado but a prime example of govener hickenstoopers rubber stamp of the democratic partys agenda.Yes men are socialist and week in character and integrity. Go hickenpooper There hasn't been a single law inacted that has prevented a single crazy person from carrying out there acts. The truth is the removal of weapons by writing so many laws that are designed to keep people from owning them or affording them is the great socialist agenda. then police control or marshal law being implemented when total control of a free nation is needed.
Understand that weapons, and the 2nd amendment were not intended for personal protection, or hunting, (those are good too) it was to arm us against a tyrannical government, like the one that is trying to "disarm" us now! How ironic!


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Breaking Bad's intriguing drug kingpin comes clean about his addiction to chilies, defends his awkward sex scene with Julia Roberts and gets semitough in the face of Jon Hamm's Emmy-driven jealousy
PLAYBOY: Breaking Bad, on which you play a meth dealer, is now in its fourth season. At this point, are you experienced enough to build your own meth lab?
CRANSTON: I probably could, yeah. We have a DEA chemist on the set. He taught us how to make methamphetamine, which is a very detailed process. I still have my notes. I didn't want to learn about the back-alley process. I wanted to know how to make it perfectly, the absolute purest meth, and what equipment and chemicals to use, because that's what my character does. So if I had to, I could make more than just meth; I could make really, really good meth. [laughs] It has created a very healthy sideline for me if this acting thing ever stops working.
PLAYBOY: Have you ever tried recreational drugs, meth or otherwise?
CRANSTON: Never meth, but I've had several drug experiences. Pot always just made me sleepy. As a teenager I had friends who wanted to get high and go to concerts. But if I smoked a joint, I would pass out before the first song.
PLAYBOY: How about booze?
CRANSTON: As I've gotten older I don't even like drinking anymore. I had a big birthday not long ago, double nickels, and the metabolism of your body changes when you get to this age. Interestingly, it's the exact opposite problem I had with pot. If I have more than just one glass of wine with dinner, I'll wake up in the middle of the night, not to pee but because of the sugars in the wine. Then I'm not well rested and the rest of the day is ruined. It's just not worth it.
PLAYBOY: Walter White, your character on Breaking Bad, is a former chemistry teacher. Do you have a favorite element on the periodic table?
CRANSTON: Californium is my favorite. It just sounds fun. [sings] "I came from Californium with a banjo on my knee." In high school, I remember being morally indignant that the symbol for iron was Fe. I was like, "You're just trying to fool us! You're trying to make it difficult!"
PLAYBOY: The show is shot on location in Albuquerque, New Mexico, which is pretty much in the middle of a desert. How do you entertain yourself when you're not working?
CRANSTON: One of the best parts about spending any time in this state is getting acclimated to the culture. The biggest question you get when you come here is "Red or green?" That would be chilies, the red and green chilies that are indigenous to this area. I have a fondness for the green. They're hot, really spicy and go on everything. I put them on my ice cream.
PLAYBOY: Breaking Bad deals with some pretty intense themes. How do you keep the mood light on the set?
CRANSTON: We play a lot of practical jokes on one another. I'm always looking for opportunities to goof off. Just last week I was doing a love scene with Anna Gunn, who plays my wife. We are in bed, making out, and I'm naked. There's a moment in the scene when I get up and walk to the bathroom, and you see my ass. Without telling her, I put on these big adult diapers. After we made love, I got out of bed, and I could hear her laughing behind me. I finally turned around and said to her, "Next time can we try one of my fantasies?"
PLAYBOY: Speaking of sex scenes, you had a memorable one with Julia Roberts in Larry Crowne. Was that thrilling or intimidating?
CRANSTON: Oh, definitely intimidating. Before we shot the movie, I went on a diet and bleached my teeth and got one of those spray tans. I wanted it to seem like we were at least viable as a couple. So we're doing the scene, and right away I'm lying on top of her. I met her maybe a month before, and now I'm lying on top of her. Our noses are touching, we're waiting, and we hear Tom Hanks, the director, say, "Okay, we need to make an adjustment on the camera. Hang on." So there I am, lying on top of Julia Roberts, and we're making small talk. "So…how are you? You have kids, right?" We're talking about family, whatever, just passing the time. It was probably more awkward for me, because under the sheets, she was wearing sweatpants and a sweatshirt. Tom kept tugging on her shirt. "Aw, Julia, Julia. Come on, we've got to show something. We've got to show a little skin." And me, I'm just wearing a cock sock.
PLAYBOY: A cock sock?
CRANSTON: It's a sock that goes over your junk. Literally, you stuff your junk into this sock that's attached to a string, which you tie around your waist with a little bow. I've always been like, "And this protects me how?" I don't understand how it's less embarrassing than if I didn't have on anything at all.
PLAYBOY: Your wife and Tom Hanks's wife, Rita Wilson, are old friends. Has that made for some awkward dinner parties? How do you not feel as though you're auditioning?
CRANSTON: It's never been like that for us. It's always been very normal and comfortable. I don't want anything from Tom, and he doesn't want anything from me. My wife, Robin, and Rita have been friends since college. She was a bridesmaid in Tom and Rita's wedding, so I was there too. I think actors have a tendency to want to hang out with other actors, and there's a reason for that. When you're out there with civilians, you get the same kind of questions again and again: "How do you memorize all those words?" or "Have you ever met so-and-so?" But when you're around other actors, you can talk about other things. Nobody's asking, "What's it like to be in movies?" Because we all already know.
PLAYBOY: You've won three consecutive Emmy Awards for lead actor in a drama series. Have you kept all three, or have you sold one of them on eBay yet?
CRANSTON:Oh no, I'd never get rid of them. They mean a lot to me. All three are in my office. I walk by sometimes and the glistening gold catches my eye and I think, I cannot believe that happened! Our show isn't eligible for an Emmy this year because AMC decided to push the premiere of our fourth season to the summer. So now people have been coming up to me and saying, "You can't be nominated for an Emmy! You must be freaked out! That's horrible!" And I'm thinking, Are you kidding me? Not being nominated is a relief to me in many ways.
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HeadBanger0907 / Simon Baker was good.? John Hamm, I can't even see why he was nominated. He and Byrne could win a most bonrig competition. Michael C. Hall, the same story.I'm a huge House fan, so I may be a little biased. I don't think so, but you decide that for yourselves. If Hugh doesn't win, hope the reason is Cranston. Oh and by the way if Hugh wins it is NOT because of the overdue it IS because he IS a great actor! He has to fake a limp while speaking in a perfect American accent FOR GOD'S SAKE!!


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Most juveniles convicted of first-degree murder would no longer automatically be sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole under a bill Gov. Deval Patrick filed Monday.
Under the proposal, some offenders would be eligible for parole hearings 15 years into their sentence, according to a report Sunday in the Boston Globe. Others who participated in murders but did not perform the actual murder could get hearings sooner. Parole boards, however, would still be able to keep the offender behind bars for life.
The proposal comes in response to a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling (Miller vs. Alabama) in which the court decided that the mandatory sentence of life in prison without parole is unconstitutional for defendants under the age of 18, according to a press release issued by Patrick's office Monday.
"Every violent felon should be held accountable for their actions, even youth. But in sentencing every felon's circumstances should be considered, too, and youth itself is a special circumstance," Patrick said in a statement released Friday. "It is time for the Commonwealth's laws to reflect the value, in accord with the Supreme Court, that young people deserve every opportunity for rehabilitation and reform."
The issue recently arose with Benjamin Peirce, a 19-year-old Newton man convicted in the killing of Waltham resident Adam Coveney. Peirce's attorney argued Peirce should not have been automatically sentenced to life in prison without parole because he was 17 when Coveney was murdered.
Peirce eventually pleaded guilty to manslaughter and firearms charges and was sentenced to 17 - 20 years in state prison for the manslaughter charge and 4 - 5 years for the firearm charge.
The plan does not address whether sentences for those already serving life in prison without parole would be impacted, according to the Globe.
Also, under the plan, the definition of an adult in the criminal court would be 18, rather than 17, Patrick's press release said. This would eliminate the jurisdiction of the Superior Court and District Court over 17-year olds.
State lawmakers have proposed other changes, including one that would keep teenage killers in prison for at least 35 years, according to the Globe.
Defense attorneys who defend teenage killers have cited increasing evidence their clients are not able to completely understand their offenses as one reason for the proposed change, according to the Globe.
However, prosecutors, including Middlesex County District Attorney Gerry Leone, are concerned that easing the rules would not properly reflect the seriousness of the offense.
Leone told the Globe that "those who kill with deliberate premeditation or extreme atrocity and cruelty," should serve at least 35 years, Leone said in a statement to the Globe.
"For a 15-year-old killer, parole eligibility at age 50 limits the risk of recidivating and still provides a life expectancy of 20 years, where the victim has none," Leone told the Globe.
The full press release from the governor's office, including specifics on the legislation, is included below:
Holds youth accountable and provides path for rehabilitation
BOSTON – Monday, January 28, 2013 – Governor Deval Patrick today filed, "An Act to Reform the Juvenile Justice System in the Commonwealth," legislation that will create a fairer justice system for the Commonwealth's youth by extending the juvenile court jurisdiction from 17 years old to 18 years old and eliminating mandatory life sentences without parole for juveniles convicted of first degree murder.
"Every violent felon should be held accountable for their actions, even youth. But in sentencing every felon's circumstances should be considered, too, and youth itself is a special circumstance," said Governor Patrick. "It is time for the Commonwealth's laws to reflect the value, in accord with the Supreme Court, that young people deserve every opportunity for rehabilitation and reform."
The Governor's legislation comes on the heels of the United States Supreme Court ruling in Miller v. Alabama, which held that mandatory criminal sentences of life in prison without the possibility of parole, imposed on defendants who were less than 18 when they committed their crimes, were unconstitutional.
"Governor Patrick has proposed this legislation to create an improved justice system for our youth and for our Commonwealth," said Massachusetts Child Advocate Gail Garinger. "As every parent knows, teenagers are different from adults – they can act in the moment, be impulsive, and be unduly influenced by their peers and by adults. After the Supreme Court's decision in Miller v. Alabama, Massachusetts judges must take these differences into account in sentencing, even when the adolescent has committed the worst of acts – the taking of another's life. It is wrong to give up on any young person without considering the circumstances of his crime, his life experiences, and without asking whether he is capable of being rehabilitated before we sentence him to spend the rest of his life in prison without the possibility of parole."
"Governor Patrick's legislation does more than simply comply with the Supreme Court's Miller decision," said Public Safety Secretary Andrea Cabral. "The bill retains the possibility of life without parole for the worst offenders, but also brings balance to juvenile justice by providing sentencing guidance to the courts for teenagers convicted of first degree murder ensuring appropriate custody, counseling and educational opportunities are available to those who may eventually renter society."
The Governor's legislation recognizes the importance of providing juveniles with age-appropriate resources for rehabilitation. It builds on established research that proves an adolescent brain affects behavior and judgment, but that rehabilitation is possible. Fair treatment of juveniles requires both holding them accountable for their actions and ensuring the highest degree of public safety in order to keep the Commonwealth's neighborhoods safe and secure.
"Governor Patrick's leadership on this issue is critical and I applaud him for taking on criminal justice reform so early in the session," said Representative Linda Dorcena Forry. "We need a holistic approach to crime reform. Criminal proceedings are complex—there are many factors that need to be taken into consideration including age—and our judges must have the ability to make the best decision for each case."
"I applaud Governor Patrick for his commitment to create a more fair justice system in the Commonwealth for juveniles," said Representative Kay Khan. "Extending the Juvenile Court's jurisdiction from the 17th birthday to the 18th birthday is legislation I filed for the past two sessions and is included in the Governor's bill. I am optimistic for this legislation as it has already gained significant support. I also look forward to partnering with the Governor and the Legislature on juvenile sentencing issues."
Massachusetts statutes currently mandate life without parole for juveniles convicted of first degree murder, and the Governor's legislation is necessary in order to comply with the Supreme Court's decision.
Specifically, the legislation will:
- Address the Supreme Court's holding in Miller v. Alabama by eliminating mandatory sentences of life without parole for juveniles between the ages of 14 and 18 adjudicated as youthful offenders for first-degree murder. It will allow the juvenile court to sentence these individuals to either life with parole eligibility after 15 to 25 years served, or to life without parole after first considering several factors, such as the person's immaturity; the person's ability to appreciate the risk associated with, and consequences of, the person's criminal misconduct, and whether the person acted alone; the person's intellectual capacity; the likelihood that the youthful offender is capable of change and would benefit from rehabilitation; and any victim impact statement.
- Allow a juvenile adjudicated as a youthful offender for murder in the first degree under the felony-murder rule or on a theory of joint venture, to be parole eligible in after 10-25 years served, or sentenced to life without parole after considering the mitigating factors, including the extent of the juvenile's participation in the crime.
- Return the trial of juveniles accused of murder to the juvenile court, to better serve young offenders with services and oversight that are appropriate for their age.
- Raise the age of adult criminal responsibility from 17 to 18 by increasing the maximum age for jurisdiction of the juvenile court and Department of Youth Services (DYS), in most cases raising the age limit from 17 to 18 years, and eliminating the jurisdiction of the Superior Court and District Court over 17 year-olds.
- Require prosecutors to notify the court and the juvenile during or before the pretrial conference if they intend to seek a sentence of life without parole for a juvenile accused of first degree murder.
- Require that prior to sentencing, the judge must hear evidence regarding the aggravating and mitigating factors and may only enter a sentence of life without parole if the judge finds, in writing, that there is clear and convincing evidence that the sentence is necessary for the safety of the public, is in the interest of justice and a lesser sentence would not satisfy these interests.
- Require that a juvenile between the ages of 14 and 18 adjudicated as a youthful offender for second-degree murder be sentenced to life with parole eligibility after 15 years served.
- Amend the definition of CORI to exclude adjudications concerning juveniles under the age of 18, increased from age 17.
- Allow for delinquent juveniles committed to DYS until age 18 to voluntarily accept DYS post-discharge transitional services until age 21 and permit youthful offenders committed to DYS until age 21 to voluntarily receive DYS post-discharge transitional services until age 23.


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State Action on Global Warming, MD Acts as CA Wavers
PSN on April 13, 2006 - 3:57pm
Last week, the state of Maryland joined the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, a consortium of states -- now eight with Maryland's membership -- that have committed to reduce emissions on four pollutants and to reduce carbon dioxide emissions 10 percent by 2019.
Given the failure of leadership on global warming in D.C., the multi-state "compact" has been adopted by these Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states as a way to set joint goals and establish implementation tools, including a "cap-and-trade" program for administering a system of emission permits. The idea is that as each state sets limits on emissions, companies able to reduce pollution below those levels would be free to sell excess permits to other businesses, thereby encouraging innovation in pollution-reducing technologies.
In California, Governor Schwarzenegger announced this week that he supported action to curb greenhouse gases, but hedged on whether he would sign bills moving through the legislature that would cap the total amount of global warming emissions. Instead, he pushed for waiting until 2010 for more studies to be completed, a position that environmentalists derided as "punting" action down the road.


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HOUSTON -- Google's homepage may soon become your personal assistant – in the form of its popular Android app called "Google Now."
Google Now is a free app that says it delivers you information at "just the right time." For instance, the app knows when you leave work, and it will automatically show you any traffic or weather conditions you need to know about. If you're going to the airport, it will show your boarding pass as soon as you get there.
Hidden code on Google's website shows the company is possibly working on putting some of the Google Now functionality on its homepage. If you're a Gmail user, it'll likely use your e-mail and scheduler as a way to keep you organized.
Of course, Google hasn't confirmed this. If you're interested in "Google Now," the link is below.
On the web: http://www.google.com/landing/now/
Questions? Comments? Feel free to reach out to Doug on Facebook (facebook.com/KHOUDougDelony) or Twitter (@DougDelonyKHOU)


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Sanderson Options Primrose Hill Pleated Lined Curtains - 66 inch width, 54 inch drop
Calling to mind relaxing in a country château on a warm summer's day, the Primrose Hill bedroom range from Sanderson Options offers delightful florals, soft colours and supreme comfort for a simply beautiful bedroom.
In crisp white, the fully lined curtains flaunt a print of wildflowers and butterflies in a palette of duck egg, spring green and yellow, and the pleated header tape can be hung from a curtain track or pole, making them completely versatile.
- Single curtain width 168 cm (66 inch)
- Drop 137 cm (54 inch)
Machine washable, they perfectly complement the rest of the range, spreading the sunshine throughout your room:
- Duvet cover set (see item number 4C3FT)
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Roslyn is one of Sanderson's most enduring designs and was created by William Turner, one of the most eminent designers of the 20th Century. Originally known as "The Cleves", it was first produced as a wallpaper in 1910 and later manufactured as a printed fabric in the 1920's. The design features ornamental floral trails in deep russet tones complemented with a fine stripe co-ordinate.
The collection includes a duvet cover in four sizes, panel print Oxford pillowcase, large quilted bedspread and one size of lined curtains. The range is complemented with an embroidered decorative cushion.
Pair fits rail width up to 229 cm (7 ft 6 inch). Single curtain width 168 cm (66 inch). Drop 183 cm (72 inch).
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The "storm of the century" has come and gone, causing widespread damage throughout Woodbridge township and leaving almost all of the 100,000 township residents without power.
"Woodbridge is pitch black," Woodbridge Township Police Lieutenant Wayne Russo said. "Hurricane Sandy completely knocked out power. The power is out all around town."
The lights went out in town hall before the backup generator kicked in and police lost radio communications for 20 minutes, Russo said. Trees were down all around town hall and a 40-foot section of metal roof was ripped off the building by the hurricane.
According to Russo, trees were uprooted; huge branches were strewn all across the roadways. In some parts of town, cars were crushed. About 200 people, including Woodbridge residents were evacuated to the Woodbridge Community Center which is a regional emergency center for the area. About 80 people from Sayreville were rehoused at the community center because of the hurricane, Russo said.
All parts of the township were equally battered but none as badly as Sewaren. The entire marina in Sewaren was destroyed by the storm surge. "I heard that all the boats are gone," Russo said.
By the Pirate's Cove section of Cliff Road, boats were washed onto the roadway. Russo said one boat was supposedly standing on its end.
Homeowners in parts of Sewaren were evacuated because of the storm surge. Police have cordoned off all access to Sewaren.
Miraculously, there were no serious injuries from the storm, Russo said. PSE&G has said it may take from two to seven days -- or longer -- to fully restore power to Woodbridge.
Lynn K. Loyd contributed to this story. The story will be updated as soon as possible. For more information, visit the woodbridge.patch.com website or leave comments on the site.


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The Rincon Police Department has a new set of wheels - one that can access areas standard police cars can't.
As Effingham County commissioners ponder how to improve fire protection and coverage in parts of the county where it is lacking, they also have to figure out how to pay for it.
Sheriff Jimmy McDuffie and the Effingham County Sheriff's Office are promoting the "Look Again" initiative to prevent children from being locked in cars during the hot summer months.
An Effingham County man died in a motorcycle crash early Saturday morning.
Effingham County commissioners are poring over a draft fiscal year 2015 budget that is an increase over their current revenue and spending plan.
Results from the primary, except for provisional ballots:
The newest member of the Effingham County Board of Commissioners also will become its youngest.
A man investigators say was involved in two car wrecks in one night has died.
An Effingham County Superior Court judge has ruled that the board of elections' decision to dismiss a challenge to Commissioner Vera Jones' candidacy will stand.
To highlight the importance of safe driving and safe boating as the unofficial start of summer draws near, the Governor's Office of Highway Safety is partnering with the Department of Natural Resources and Georgia State Patrol to add an impaired driving message to its Memorial Day Click It or Ticket campaign.
An Effingham County commissioner questioned when the rest of the board is going to hire a permanent county administrator.
Polls will be open until 7 p.m. Tuesday as Effingham County voters decide three county commission races and one school board race.
Effingham County voters will go to the polls Tuesday for the general primary. Races on the ballot include three Effingham County Commission seats, the Effingham County Board of Education District 4 seat, several state offices and U.S. Senate and House seats.
The driver of a car hit by a log truck Monday afternoon was found to be at fault in the crash.
The election of a county commissioner may rest on the desk of an Effingham County Superior Court judge.
Growing up with an adopted and abusive father, there was plenty for Howard Wasdin to overcome. And that was before he signed up to take basic underwater demolition/SEAL team training.
Effingham County commissioners have approved $45,000 in improvements for Sand Hill Park and want to take a closer look at improvements for one of its oldest facilities.
A 4-year-old child died and two people were injured in a traffic crash caused by a reckless driver Friday afternoon, according to the Effingham County Sheriff's Office.
The Effingham County Sheriff's Office has received a report of a white man in a white or silver SUV who approached two children Thursday afternoon in the Stonegate subdivision and tried to get them into his car.
Effingham County commissioners know the way they want to proceed with a revised Effingham Parkway plan. Who will pay for it remains to be seen.
A former Springfield mayor who resigned his post two years ago now faces an indictment stemming from his run for office.
Effingham County's pending budget will include a little more money for the libraries, and commissioners also pledged to help the library system find ways to further pare expenses.
Authorities are waiting for the autopsy results on an Effingham County man who died as a result of a boating accident last week on Lake Sinclair.
Effingham County commissioners are expected to approve a contract for architectural and engineering services in conjunction with improvements at the Effingham County Recreation and Parks' Highway 119 complex.
In recent weeks, Congress has passed legislation to provide hundreds of millions of dollars for American landowners who agree to certain conservation measures for their land. Each county in Georgia has land which may be eligible for these programs.
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Imagine being trapped inside your own body. You're in complete paralysis; you cannot move nor speak; yet your mind is still fully functioning and desperate to communicate with the world. This may sound like the plotline for a horror movie or a dramatic episode of House, but for Jean-Dominique Bauby, this was reality
A rare stroke in his brain stem left him totally paralyzed except for his left eye, a condition known as locked-in syndrome. The once successful editor-in-chief of the French fashion magazine "Elle" was now virtually in a vegetable state. One cannot even begin to comprehend the agony of his situation, so Bauby managed to construct a firsthand account of his locked-away thoughts into a fantastic memoir while still imprisoned by the paralysis.
Using a unique, frequency-ordered alphabet, Bauby blinked out each letter choice to his transcriber, who patiently turned his 200,000 eye movements into a book over a ten-month period. Surprisingly, Bauby's thoughts aren't incoherent or overemotional; instead, his vocabulary is impeccable, and his anecdotes never ramble. To think that most of us struggle to write with a computer in front of us is just a testament to Bauby's willpower.
But more shocking than Bauby's condition or his ability to write this book is the content of its pages. While he does occasionally wallow in the misery of his situation, Bauby spends most of his time fighting, not in an attempt to move his skeletal muscles, but in an attempt to keep his sharp mind alive. He replays memories of his entire life in his head, reliving every moment he shared with his wife and children. When the nurses fill his feeding tube, he travels back in time to enjoy a freshly prepared meal, savoring every flavor of each morsel. He observes the visitors who enter his room, deciding what they think of him. He mourns as he looks at himself in a mirror, but rejoices over his ability to see his world now with clarity, to understand what's really important in life.
The memoir juxtaposes daily hospital happenings with past memories and Bauby's newfound existential philosophy. As a reader, I was completely blown away with every word as I realized the enormous fulfillment that we gain from the simplest things in life, yet we constantly overlook their importance. I was also mesmerized at the glimpse into a locked-in patient's thoughts, as depressing as they sometimes may be.
Unfortunately, Bauby's ending isn't a happy one. He never recovered and died two days after the publication of his book. However, Bauby did leave us with a better understanding of this devastating syndrome, an incredible insight into the depths of the human mind, and an inspirational reminder to appreciate every aspect of living and breathing while you can.
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HAMPTON —The Winnacunnet High School Engineering Team is hosting the second annual VEX Seacoast Winter Classic Robotics Competition on Sat., February 8, from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. in the WHS Gymnasium, 1 Alumni Drive, Hampton. Admission is free.
Sixty high school teams from throughout New England will compete in a fun and fast-paced game with robots they designed, built and programmed.
Competition Matches begin at 9:00 a.m. and continues through the early afternoon, followed by the Elimination Matches and Awards Ceremony. Come for the entire day or stop by for a little while and watch some fun and amazing competitions!
Raffle drawings and concessions will be available.
For more information, please visit www.robotevents.com.


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Escaped emu causes a flap in Barnstaple (From This is The West Country)
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Escaped emu causes a flap in Barnstaple
10:04am Thursday 29th November 2012 in Devon
AMAZED bystanders were in a flap yesterday (November 28) - when an escaped emu went walkabout in Devon.
The 4ft animal ruffled a few feathers in Riddell Avenue, Barnstaple, before it was hunted down and arrested by police.
A member of the public rang the police just before 8am when he saw a flightless bird walking along St Georges Road, near to Pilton Park.
Although the bird was in a state of panic, officers managed to coax it into the rear of the police car and call the owner.
The emu could have caused rush-hour chaos if it had have made its way to the nearby main road, police said.
Emus used to fall under the Dangerous Wild Animals Act 1976 but have been delisted.
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Price drop for Chard medical centre (From This is The West Country)
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Price drop for Chard medical centre
7:00pm Sunday 15th December 2013 in News
THE price of a Chard medical centre has been dropped in a bid to attract a buyer.
Tawstock Medical Centre has been run from its base in High Street for the past 18 years, but, as reported, the practice is moving to purpose built premises next year.
The new price for the property, marketed by agents Greenslade Taylor Hunt, is £265,000.
Their details say the building is flexibly arranged and could provide a base for a variety of business enterprises such as a day centre, nursery, clinic, veterinary or dental practice, or alternatively for office, retail, restaurant, community or other commercial uses subject to planning consent.
It is also possible that the property could be extended or converted for residential use, subject to planning permission.
The site also has off-road parking for 17 vehicles and disabled access.
For further information, contact Greenslade Taylor Hunt on 01823-334455.
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Valpo Hosts Chicago State Monday Night in Non-Conference Tilt
Sunday, February 18, 2007
Game #27: Monday, February 19, 7:05 p.m. CST
Chicago State (9-19, Independent) at Valpo (16-10, 9-3 Mid-Con)
Athletics-Recreation Center (5,000) - Valparaiso, Ind.
Coming Up in Crusader Hoops:
Valparaiso steps out of Mid-Continent Conference action for the final time this season as the Crusaders entertain Chicago State on Monday night at the Athletics-Recreation Center. Valpo has won two straight and 12 of its last 15 games overall.
On the Air:
Monday's game against Chicago State will be carried live by WVUR (95.1-FM, Valparaiso) and online at www.valpo.edu/athletics. The student-run radio station plans on carrying all Crusader women's basketball games this season live both over the air and online. Josh Weinhold and Adam Tein will call all the action live from the Athletics-Recreation Center.
Series Notes:
Valparaiso and Chicago State are meeting for the 37th time on Monday evening in a rematch of former North Star Conference and Mid-Continent Conference foes. The Crusaders hold a 32-4 lead in the all-time series and are a perfect 17-0 at the Athletics-Recreation Center against the Cougars. Valpo won the first 23 meetings between the two schools dating back to the first contest on January 21, 1988 at the ARC. Last season, Chicago State registered a 53-50 victory in Chicago while the Crusaders were 75-67 double-overtime victors at the ARC.
Wrapping Up Western Illinois:
Trailing by seven at halftime, Valparaiso's bench scored 26 of the Crusaders' 37 second half points as the Brown and Gold rallied for a 58-46 victory over the Westerwinds on Saturday at the ARC. Launa Hochstetler scored a career high 21 points, including 16 in the second half, while Whitney Farris added a career best 13 points to pace the Crusaders. Valpo shot just 27.6% in the first half from the floor, but made 52.4% of its shots in the second half in the comeback. Runs of 10-2 and 10-0 in the second 20 minutes helped lead the way for the Crusaders, who held Western Illinois without a field goal for the first 8:35 of the second half.
Scouting Chicago State:
The Cougars, playing as an independent this season, are wrapping up their 2006-2007 season on Monday evening against Valpo. Chicago State has dropped five of its last six games following a 76-55 loss at Oral Roberts on Saturday. The Cougars are 2-6 against Mid-Con foes this season, defeating Oakland and Centenary. Jasmin Dixon leads the way for Chicago State scoring 12.0 points per game. Chandra Timberlake has chipped in 11.3 points and a team leading 7.4 rebounds per game while Ayesha Neasley is scoring 10.7 points per night. As a team, the Cougars are forcing opponents to commit 20.5 turnovers per game.
A Winning Tradition at Valpo:
With Valpo's victory against Western Illinois on Saturday, the Crusaders have now assured themselves their 16th winning season in the last 17 years. Valpo has also assured itself of a winning conference mark for the 14th time in the 15 years the Crusaders have been in the Mid-Con for women's basketball.
Hochstetler Produces for Crusaders:
Launa Hochstetler scored a game high 21 points for Valpo in the win over Western Illinois on Saturday. For the sophomore, her total marked a career high and was accomplished on 7-of-11 shooting from the floor as well as a perfect 5-of-5 night from the free throw line. The Crusaders point guard came off of the bench and also did not commit a turnover.
Farris Has Breakout Game:
Freshman Whitney Farris had her biggest game in her relatively young career against Western Illinois. The rookie scored a career best 13 points, making 4-of-5 from the field and all four free throws in the contest. She also grabbed a season high four rebounds while dishing out two assists, registering two steals, and blocking a shot.
Valpo League's Top Free Throw Shooting Team:
The Crusaders have moved into the league lead from the free throw line making 73.3% of their attempts on the season. Valpo has been even better in Mid-Con play, connecting on 79.4% from the charity stripe. Launa Hochstetler is the team's top shooter on the season, making 85.7% overall and 92.3% in league action.
Who Will Step Up and Score Tonight?:
With Whitney Farris breaking into double figures on Saturday, 11 of the 13 Crusaders have tallied double figure scoring numbers at least once this season. Betsy Rietema leads the way with 21 games of 10 or more points this year.
Braun Has Played Lots of Games:
Tamra Braun has moved into a tie with Cheryl Wilbrandt (1989-1993) for eighth place on Valpo's all-time games played list with her 115th appearance Saturday against Western Illinois. When she takes to the floor against Chicago State, she will register game number 116, tying Crusader graduate assistant Jamie Gutowski (2002-2006) for seventh place on the all-time list. By the time the regular season ends, Braun should be fifth all-time.
Shooting and Rebounding Well Equals Victories:
Valparaiso is 13-1 this season when shooting better from the floor than their opponents. The Crusaders have also won 10 of the 12 games in which they have grabbed more boards than their opposition.
Senior Day Set for Saturday:
Valparaiso will honor its four senior members of the class of 2007 prior to Saturday's game with UMKC.
On Pace For Record-Setting Year from Outside:
Valparaiso is currently on pace to break the team's single season three-point percentage record. The Crusaders are currently shooting 37.7% from beyond the arc, while the 1997-1998 squad currently holds the school mark at 37.1%.
Myers Among Best Triple Shooters in Mid-Con History:
Carrie Myers' 202 career three-pointers ranks as the seventh most makes in Mid-Continent Conference laurels. The senior needs 14 more threes to match Kristin (Brady) Atkinson (Oral Roberts, 1998-2003) for sixth place in league history.
Rietema and Myers Earn Academic All-District Honors:
Betsy Rietema and Carrie Myers have each been named to ESPN The Magazine's Academic All-District V Teams. Rietema was named to the First Team for the second straight season while Myers was a Second Team pick as voted upon by members of CoSIDA.
Braun Sets Valpo's Career Block Record:
Tamra Braun rejected three Centenary shots on January 8, moving past Michelle Mader (1988-1992) to become the school's blocked shot leader. She currently has 183 career blocks, while Mader finished her career with 166. Braun ranks among Valpo's single season leaders in each of her four seasons with the Brown and Gold. This year she is currently tied for sixth on the single season charts with 40 swats.
A Record Setting Night from the Stripe:
When the Crusaders made all 10 free throws against Oakland on January 15, Valpo set a new single game record for free throw percentage (minimum 10 attempts). The previous best free throw shooting night in school history was 94.4% (17-of-18) against Evansville on February 13, 1988.
Home Sweet Home:
Valparaiso continues to have success at home in recent years. The Brown and Gold has a 183-101 (.644) record all-time at the Athletics-Recreation Center. Since the 2001-2002 season, Valpo has posted a 61-16 (.792) mark at the ARC.
Braun Among Mid-Con Best in Blocks:
Tamra Braun's 184 career blocks are sixth best in Mid-Continent Conference history. Kim Wood (UW-Green Bay, 1992-1994) is fifth with 191 blocks.
Myers Among Top Outside Shooters in the Country:
Senior guard Carrie Myers currently ranks 8th in all of NCAA Division I in three-point field goals per game. Her 2.8 makes per contest lead the Mid-Continent Conference as well. In addition, her 43.3% accuracy beyond the arc ranks 11th best in the country through February 15.
Among the Nation's Best:
Valpo ranks among the top-25 in the country in three statistical categories as a team. The Crusaders are 16th in three-point field goals per game, making 6.8 per night. In addition, Valpo's 38.0% shooting from beyond the arc ranks 14th in NCAA Division I through February 11. Finally, Valpo has committed just 14.5 fouls per game, 17th fewest among all schools.
Crusaders Against the Mid-Con:
As the Brown and Gold plays in its final season of Mid-Con competition, Valpo has posted a 152-83 (.647) record all-time in conference play. The 152 victories are a conference record, and Valpo is assured of leaving the league with the most wins ever in the Mid-Con. The Crusaders have won a pair of conference regular season crowns while finishing runner-up four times.
Triple Double for Rietema:
Betsy Rietema turned in a rare triple-double for the Crusaders in the loss to Indiana State. The senior forward scored 14 points, grabbed 10 rebounds, and dished out a career-best 10 assists. In addition, she committed just one turnover on the day.
Myers Among Single Season Best Three-Point Shooters:
Carrie Myers has made 72 triples this season, ranking fourth on Valpo's single season list for most makes. Myers also holds third place on the single season charts after making 76 threes last season. Lynda Kukla holds the single season record with 101 treys in the 1991-1992 campaign, while Kukla's 1990-1991 total of 91 ranks second all-time for a season.
Bombs Away from Three:
Valpo's assault from three-point range against Bradley was nearly one for the record books. The 14 made triples tie for the third most by any Crusader team in a game all-time. The school record is 17, set against Central Michigan on December 8, 2004. Valpo made 15 threes last year against UMKC. The 14 triples are tied for seventh most in a game by any team in the country this season.
Rietema Player of the Week on December 5:
Betsy Rietema was named the Mid-Con's Player of the Week on December 5 after averaging 15.3 points, 8.7 rebounds, 4.7 assists, and 2.7 steals for Valpo during a five-day stretch. She had 20 points and grabbed eight rebounds against Bradley and added 12 points and eight boards at Loyola (Chicago). She posted a triple-double, 14 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists, against Indiana State.
Rietema and Braun Become 11th and 12th Members of Valpo's 1,000 Point Club:
Betsy Rietema became the 11th player in school history to reach the 1,000-point mark in her career with her jumper midway through the first half against Saint Francis (Ind.). Teammate Tamra Braun equalled the feat with a free throw midway through the second half at IPFW. The duo is the first to reach the mark in the same season since Amber Schober and Marlous Nieuwveen both did it during the 2001-2002 season.
Rietema Up to 7th in School History in Scoring:
Betsy Rietema has moved into seventh place all-time in school history in scoring. The senior forward has tallied 1,209 points and is eight points shy of Marlous Nieuwveen (1998-2002) for sixth place all-time.
Braun Moves into 11th in Scoring at Valpo:
Senior Tamra Braun has also moved near the top-10 on Valpo's career scoring list. The Valpo center currently has scored 1,050 points over her career passing Carrie Forsman (1992-1996) for 11th place all-time. She needs 27 more points to match Suzie Hammel (2000-2004) for 10th place all-time.
Braun Sets School Rebounding Record, Among Mid-Con's Best All-Time:
Tamra Braun set a new Valpo career rebounding record with her 773rd career board at UMKC. The senior, who now has 828 rebounds, passed Sarrah Stricklett's (1996-2000) old record total of 772. Braun's current total ranks seventh in Mid-Continent Conference history, moving past Heather Farquharson (Northeastern Illinois, 1994-1998) on that list. Next up on the Mid-Con list for Braun is Sarah Judd (1998-2002) who grabbed 854 for her career.
Rietema Finds the Rebounding Charts:
Betsy Rietema has moved into 12th place on Valparaiso's career rebounding list. The senior forward has brought down 552 rebounds to date. With 19 more boards she will match Deb Lahti (1981-1984) and Carrie Forsman (1992-1996) for 10th all-time in a Crusader uniform.
Dishing the Rock:
Betsy Rietema has also cracked the top-15 all-time at Valparaiso in assists. The senior has moved into 14th place with her 216 career helpers, passing Lynda Kukla's (1988-1992) total of 208. She needs eight more to equal Stephanie Greer (1987-1991) for 13th place.
Myers Deadly from Long Range:
Carrie Myers enters play in third place on the career three-point list with 202 triples. Myers trails Suzie Hammel (2000-2004) by 34 threes for second all-time.
Rietema Likes Freebies:
Betsy Rietema's 326 career free throws are third most in school history. She is 168 behind second place Sarrah Stricklett's (1996-2000) total of 494.
Freeman Winningest Coach in Mid-Con History:
Head coach Keith Freeman's 225 victories are not only most in Valpo history, but also rank tops in Mid-Continent Conference history for career wins.
Freeman Earns Career Victory #350:
Head coach Keith Freeman's victory over UMKC on January 29 was the 350th of his career on the sidelines.
Rietema Perfect from the Line at IUPUI:
Betsy Rietema was a perfect 10-for-10 from the charity stripe at IUPUI, becoming just the fifth player in Crusader history to register a perfect night with a minimum of 10 attempts. Lisa Diefenthaler made 12-of-12 against Western Illinois back in 1994 while Debbie Bolen was 11-for-11 against UW-Green Bay in 1991. Amber Schober ( 1998) and Katie Boone (2002) both went 10-for-10 as well while wearing a Crusader uniform.
Freeman Adds Five Hoosiers for 2007-2008:
Keith Freeman has signed five Indiana prep players to National Letters of Intent for the 2007-2008 season. Joining the Crusader roster next year are forward LaTice Jones (Gary, Ind./Roosevelt H.S.), guard Rashida Ray (Fort Wayne, Ind./Harding H.S.), guard Stephanie Thomas (Avon, Ind./Avon H.S.), Jasmine Ussery (Newburg, Ind./Castle H.S.), and Ashley Varner (South Bend, Ind./Washington H.S.).
Indiana Governor Watches Valpo Down IUPUI:
Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels was on hand Monday night to watch the Crusaders down IUPUI in a battle of instate foes. Governor Daniels then made a brief appearance in the Valpo locker room following the victory.
Mid-Con Championship to be Shown Live on ESPNU:
The 2007 Mid-Continent Conference Women's Basketball Tournament's championship game will be carried live nationally on ESPNU for the second straight season. Tip-off is set for 12:30 p.m. on March 6 from John Q. Hammonds Arena in Tulsa, Okla.
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Infiniti G35 vs Audi A4 vs BMW 335i
1speedbike Posts: 2I don't wanna be rude, a jerk, or anything, and I do agree with you that the G35 is a very nice car (almost got a G37, only things that held me back were lousy fuel economy and the fact that where I live everyone and their mother drives a G), but if you don't drive stick, I don't think you've truly experienced a sports sedan (or sports coupe/roaster/whatever).
0-60 times in an auto are just a gauge of how big the engine is and how fast the tranny shifts for you. 0-60 times in a stick are a measure of the driver's ability, as well as the car's. I wouldn't feel particularly proud "smoking" someone while driving an automatic because it only shows you got a fast car, says nothing about any other measure of driving performance (Infiniti has very good performance in terms of things other than raw engine power too, just as you mentioned, and I too believe it beats the A4 in that respect, but many of those things are just hampered by the awful stick shift in the G35.. the stick in the G37 is much nicer ), and most of all it shows nothing about the driver except that he can push a pedal down with his foot.. Though automatics can be very fun as well in a car of this caliber, and I agree that they suit a lot of people based on their personal preferences. Just my $0.02..
rascal99 Posts: 54I think you made a great choice. I have an 07 A4 2.0T (the one with the "worthless" engine) and it is a great car. My only complaints, as you pointed out, is the car is quite nose heavy, and the engine can be coarse at times. I know the new model A4 is more balanced than the one I have.
Well I didnt think you were being rude.
Here is my take, I started driving at the age of 14. I drove a stick, thats how I learnt to drive. I know kids (both boys & girls) who drive sticks as young as 12 years ( in some countries the law is not as heavily enforced as in the US). In addition, the US is probably the only place in the world were the majority of the cars are autos, everywhere else its the reverse. So at any day, anytime I can drive a stick just as well as any other driver and so can most people in the rest of the world (other than the US)
OK, now that we have demistified the use of the stick (for its easy, a lot of people every else in the world drive stcks), I prefer autos (realize that I can drivea stick sport sedan just as well as the next guy). Its just a personal preference. When buying a car I look for
Engine with respectable 0-60, mnm of 300 horse this day & age
Bells and whistles
Pricing (the more I can get with everything from this list, the better)
Interior room
and last, handling. (never let anyone define this part for you, thats what I say)
In addition, the car has to pass this test: Does the car deliver all the above more than say a fully loaded 3.5 V6 priced a couple of thousands less. If you look at my list above, the Altima (this is just an example, I could have a comparable 3.5l V6). The G passes this test with extraordinary ability. All the 09 A4s, as far as I am concerned fall short in a number of those categories.
Just my 2 cents
Fewer and fewer people in the US drive stick nowadays. I kinda agree with speedbike, when it comes to pure sports sedan manual is just the way to go. I do however understand the preference for autos, as its the best way to commute particularly in urban areas. I love sticks, but now since I commute downtown everyday I'd have to settle for auto.
That said, as much as a stick fan I am I'd never buy a manual G, the tranny is just too rubbery and somewhat balky.
Btw what do you think of the upcoming A4? It's already available in asia and the looks really turn heads. I believe this will heat up the BMW vs Audi competition. True the bmw will have the handling edge, but audi will trump bmw in material quality, and fit-finish. Mercedes c-class, will trail both at best...
yes the C is pricy, but if I consider the C I'd go all the way to C350. When you count them up with options the C350 will cost around $2000 over the C300 (rwd). MB has the poorest quality among the 3 germans, so personally buying C300 awd is a bad idea imo.
What you might not notice is the C is now cheaper than both A4 and 3series. A dealer offered me a loaded C350 for $39k, far cheaper than 335's $42k.
Of course, the notion "you get what you pay for" really works here. The new C's interior feels noticeably cheaper than the bmw's (touch the upper dash and you'll know what I mean), engine not so refined, and fit-finish is poor at these prices.
With Audi rising in popularity (and rising standards in quality) I cant help but wonder if the C will sink even lower in this contest, as a bmw salesman complained that their sales has lowered while Audi's rise significantly. Oddly, the numbers so far dont seem to agree. Audi's sales has been by far lower than MB and BMWs....I wonder which one is right?
Acura: 12,456
Audi: 8,203
Infiniti: 9,304
Lexus: 20,253
Lincoln: 9,718
Mercedes Benz: 19,576
bear in mind that each of those car manufacturers have different models under one roof. Mercedes has the most, then BMW, the Audi, then lexus, then Acura then lastly Infiniti. Mercedes makes nice cars like the sl series, for which it does not compete with any of the brands above, but when we are talking of the c class, the story changes.
Nice. I think you can't go wrong with that one. I have a 2 year lease on an '08 can't wait to get into the '10 which will be the same as the '09. Nothing else on the market now and projected for next year excites me but the G.
Cant wait for your posts on your experience on the new car
Audi's new 2009 A4 will be extremely competitve when it gets here in a few months.
Growing a huge 6 inches in the wheelbase, it'll be the largest car in it's class.
The new 2.0T will be the best motor on the market. 211 hp / and almost 260lb ft of torque and 10/15 % better fuel economy. It's better than BMW's and MB base 6 cyl motors.
As premium gas approached $5 gallon, Audi will do incredible business on the new 2.0T.
I agree and have been thinking about the advantage Audi will have since they have a turbocharged 4 banger as opposed to a V6 or V8. Certainly, there will be people like myself who enjoy luxury and performance but do not feel 300 horsepower is worth the gas.
I am curious since I am a fairly new A4 owner whether the turbo is always used, or whether it kicks in only when you apply the throttle with a certain amount of pressure? I always try take off very gingerly so as not to kick in the turbo unnecessarily, but I'm not sure if I'm wasting my time or if it does increase gas mileage. Don't get me wrong, I drop the hammer on occassion, but most of the time I prefer better mileage. After all, the feel of quick acceleration is fun and all, but it gets old - especially at 5 bucks a pop.
Audi's new 2.0T will still do 0-60 in mid/upper 6's, and that's for a Quattro. The incredible low end torque of the 09 model is going to make that car a blast to drive. Especially with a 6 speed.
I think the hp wars have gotten really ridiculous, and everybody trying to do 0-60 in 4.9 seconds is not what most people look for in a car.
Even 6-7 years ago, 270-280 was top of the line for most cars. Now a G35 has 330hp in a V6. There's more to a car than 0-60, and the overall handling and driving experience will count for a lot more.
And with gas @ $5 gallon, people will be making different choices. We're never going back to 2.50 gas.
There's a major change in the automotive industry ahead. And Audi is in perfect position with their cars.
I have to agree that compared to the 328i, the new A4 will be a better buy even if equally priced. However, I would not be suprised to see the sales numbers showing the 328i in the lead. People flock to BMW dealerships, maybe to get the 335i but realize its pricey and then settle for the 328i:) In all honesty I have no idea why the 328i sells as much as it does. Ultimately it sales no matter what anyone thinks.
In addition, the A4 2l engine will be fuel efficient. But against the 330 or 300Hp G, maybe +280hp TL the A4 is not at par here. Someone said the 200/256 A4 "is a blast to drive", can you imagine how it feels to drive a 300/268 G? Personally, for up to 40k, I want as much HP & everything else that I can squeeze in for that amount. For fuel efficiency, I use my 140hp 2004 commuter car (+30mpg)
The G & TL have a lot more to offer other than HP, details of which I wont get into as it should be pretty evident if you have read about these 2 cars.
laurasdada Posts: 2,591Reminds me of the late '70s, early '80s. Gas prices rising and supply tenuous at times. The answer? Hot hatches! Rabbit GTIs, Mitsu/Chrysler Turbos. Turbos boosted your performance without too much sacrifice in mpg. I had an '85 Mirage Turbo, fun fun fun.
Yes, the last several year the HP wars have gotten stupid. Sure, more power is good, but really where (as a suburban denizen) am I going to take advantage of 300+ ponies? I'll be quite happy with a wonderfully turbo'd four or powerful enough 6 (a la my TL) in the future. Unless the 8 is as economical as a powerful 6, like the XK from what I've read (yeah, Aluminum!).
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The turbos fuel econs a bit overhyped? I mean it exists in the Mazda CX7 (turbo 4), yet the fuel economy is equal to a V6's.
Another thing about turbos I'm still concerned of is its durability. Turbos, particularly higher pressure ones, require some cooling down time before the engine can be shut off. That is if you want the turbo to last. How many of you wait for a few mins before shutting down the engine? I doubt there are more than a few.
Hauschild, turbos kick in at certain rpm limit, usually starts at 3000 rpm or so. So if you keep your engine at lower rpms the turbo may not kick in, if your car's an automatic, you'll have to use the manumatic to control the shifts. Turbo's main purpose is to increase speed, while a compressor (or supercharger) is meant to push torque and hammer the acceleration at lower rpms. Of course, you cant use both at the same time on stock engine, unless you want to blow up the cylinders.
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