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By Mtwatch on 11-29-12 @ 10:03 am
Oh YEAY..another CHILD learns to kill!
By Red Green on 11-29-12 @ 11:03 am
Okay, I get that hunting is part of Montana culture—to each his own—- but must we splatter dead
animals across the front page? Are we not capable of being more sensible and sensitive? There are
better ways to celebrate this child's challenges than this. This is NOT newsworthy.
By shillbot on 11-29-12 @ 2:32 pm
This is a wonderful story that offers hope to those who may of had a disability that kept them from
experiencing hunting. Way to go Tyson - awesome shot! Its sad that some cant look past their
opinions/beliefs on hunting to share the happiness in this article. That's o.k., we'll eat the healthy
grass-fed elk while you continue to gobble down the hormone-injected grain-fed
beef at Albertson's .
By Mtwatch on 11-29-12 @ 5:11 pm
Ayup…put em in a wheelchair…put a elk (cow no less!) in front of the poor kid and tell him
to shoot it whether he undersands or even wants too…Ayup…real hope for this child. Such
By Clarity on 11-30-12 @ 4:09 pm
I see the magnificent animal laying there having had a bullet explosively rip through it's body
and think of the intense pain it suffered as it tried to catch its last breaths. To me the traumatic
death of an animal is not something to celebrate. It's true that as long as we eat meat this is
happening in some form or another millions of times each day. There are other choices.
By mitch on 11-30-12 @ 6:09 pm
Agree. Disgusting. Something wrong with making a big family event out of the death of such
a beautiful animal. It wasn't a hunt, it was a slaughter
By Westvalley on 11-30-12 @ 6:30 pm
Do all you bleeding hearts feel sorry for the same elk as a pack of wolves devour it alive for
hours?? Plenty of videos out there rolling tape for hours as the damn wolves eat the elk
alive!! At least the bot made a clean kill and fed his family for the winter. And as far as
the cow comment, kids are allowed a cow tag…......
By inthemiddle on 11-30-12 @ 6:32 pm
Hunting in Montana is a tool used to keep the populations of elk and deer at levels that do not over
graze the enviroment. I am happy that a kid with special needs had this opportunity thank you to all
that made this hunt possible. Congratulations Tyson.
Clarity, next time a deer gets hit on the highway by my house by someone who is driving to fast for
the conditions I'll give you a call so you can put it out of its misery. I have to do this between 5 and
10 times every year. At least when an animal is shot by a hunter it dies fairly quickly unlike when a
vehicle clips it in the hind quarters and it lays there for hours before it dies. Just for the record more
deer are killed each year by drivers than by hunters. And for the record I have driven over a million
miles in my life most of them in western Montana and as of yet have never hit a deer elk or moose
with a vehicle.
By montanaeasy56 on 11-30-12 @ 9:18 pm
I just wish I coild get Clarity's e-mail address. I got harvest pictures for the past 50 years. I'm
sure she would love to see them. If you don't like how we provide for our families in Montana
then go back to California or New York or wherever you came from. We don't need your trash
around here.
By Mtwatch on 12-01-12 @ 10:25 am
We will be stayin 56…we will be using everything we've got to stop you from using kids to
further your justification for the slaughter of wild animals, whether by your so
called "harvesting" or TRAPPING! I have seen (up close and personal) a doe BUTT SHOT by
a hunter with a shotgun…died in my arms…now theres a good example of human morality! It
took a very long time to die by the way so don't tell me about the deer in the headlights or ignor
the animals caught in the traps(that suffer for days!) set by MEN to make money! You will not
get away with your "holier than thou" attitudes!!! This little boy had NO CHOICES and neither
do your targets or the trapped animals! So…we are not leaving…you will continue to be bashed
over and over because you will never get it! This is the 21st Century and you do not belong
here and we will continue to tell the world…period!!!
By RealDeal on 12-01-12 @ 11:01 am
Mtwatch, what you should have done is put a bullet in that doe's head and put it out of it's
misery. Most Montanan's would have done just that, not sit there and let it suffer. You sir, are
pathetic! Your internet rants are laughable at best. What is nice though, we as Montanan's will
never have to worry about people like you, ever, except on the internet comment sections. People
like you will always be in the minority in Montana. The only thing people like you have, if you
have anything besides the internet, are lawsuits to stop hunting. This we all know will never
happen. So, go out and buy yourself a gun, so the next time you happen on a wounded animal, you
can put it out of it's misery instead of prolonging it.
By Mtwatch on 12-01-12 @ 1:18 pm
Yah Real…blame me…I am the one that shot the doe in the butt with a shotgun! Makes sense
right? I was walking my dogs and I do not carry guns. I would have put it out of it's misery
if I could have…believe it! All I could do was sit and hold its head in my lap until it died,
knowing it was suffering!!! You, idiot, are probably the one that shot it! Yes, I did call the
sherriff but it died before they got there….the difference? I did not walk away as I am sure
you would have!
By inthemiddle on 12-01-12 @ 1:55 pm
Do you really feel that you were giving comfort to that deer. In reality the deer only saw you as a
predator and you only made its suffering worse. The best thing you could have done for that doe
was to walk away as you had no way of ending its suffering. You are probably the same person
that takes in stray fawns and cub bears because they must be lost, in reality their mothers have
hidden them while they forage for food. They are then abandoned as they have a human scent on
them. There are several good books out there that deal with city dwealers moving to rural areas that
would really help you fit in better here. When people like you show up and start messing with our
traditions your going to have a hard time making friends.You may not care for hunting and you may
feel that you are superior to those of us that do but the fact of the matter is you are part of a very
small vocal minority in Montana.
By RealDeal on 12-01-12 @ 2:14 pm
Mtwatch,How do you know it was a shotgun? Were your dogs on leashes like they are supposed to
be? Maybe they went out ahead of you, attacked the deer, mangling the hind end like predators
do, and you, being anti- hunting and blaming all animal injuries on us hunters just assumed it
was a hunter with a shotgun. You do realize that hunters don't usually use shotguns for deer
hunting, right? You do realize there are other predators that attack deer, right? You do realize
that the monies generated from hunting have done more to protect land and animal habitat than
you will ever do, right? I may be an idiot, but your world of unicorns puking rainbows just
isn't realistic here in Montana. You must have been looking at the wrong brochure when you moved
to Montana.
By Mtwatch on 12-01-12 @ 2:30 pm
Real…you are very sick and really need help. I don't know where to tell you to go to get it
however but I am sure that others on this site can tell you. Your comments are very sad (and
sick) and I suggest help soon before you hurt yourself!
By brokenbutcher on 12-03-12 @ 12:33 pm
Back in the early 1990s I lived in Seattle. A bunch of us went camping near "Vantage" Wa.
One of our guests was a young man from Kalispell who had just moved to Seattle and worked for
our company. While all of us from Wa. wanted to take photos of the birds,snaked,deer,chipminks,
etc.. Our freind from Kalispell wanted to kill them. shoot them with his .22 he brought.. There
is a lifestyle ideal that is much different from other states when it comes to hunting vs
killing.. After living in N.W. Montana for 12 years and now having moved back, I see a huge
difference in the mind set of those there, and those here in Wa. If you dont like being part of
the 'klling culture' I suggest you move. I did. There si not much else to do in N.W. Montana
other than shoot stuff… sad.
By reading quietly on 12-03-12 @ 2:24 pm
This is so sad, a few adult humans who do not approve of the hunting in this story do feel that
it gives them the right to insult a physically handicapped young man who is working hard to
live a productive normal as possible life.Being able to provide healthy organic food for his
family with his limitations is an amazing oppurtunity in which the family says they are very
thankful.It sounds as if they also were able to have some great family time with 4 generations
,how many families make the time to spend together in a family activity.This family chose
hunting which as I read goes back through more then 4 generations so you do not approve is that
any reason to insult the family itself.
It is very unfair that those reading this also jump to the conclusion that all people in Montana
who hunt look at it as a killing culture. The majority of people who choose to hunt are not out
shooting eveything in site.They hunt in a responsible manner and give back to the wildlife
community with the funding provided by their license purchase being put back to work in Montana
fish wildlfie and parks.Something funds those wildlife studies on non-game anmials too you know..
Myself, being of native american descent and growing up with a very healthy respect for all
animals in this world including the judgemental human types.It is very interesting that others
do not look at what we as humans have done in creating the over population of these majestic and
beautiful animals yet they can be so rude about how we now have to regulate some type of control
to keep the animals in a healthy state.Over population brings sickness and disease.If you think
a fast kill that puts the animal to good use as food and leather for clothing is horrible,,
Perhaps you would enjoy the scenes of the slow death from hunger and sickness sometimes with
predators eating them partially alive.Of course living here we also see the many of those road
kills some of us take the time to end the suffering of those animals instead of allowing them
the slow suffering death that comes from internal injuries and broken bodies that cannot heal
that is the ethical choice with any form of wildlife or loving pet.
To Tyson and his family congratulations on am exciting adventure which brought much into your
lives.Having spoken to others with handicapped children I know that this article has been
inspiring to parents who have children in similar situations.As family to a disabled child it
is the goal to help them follow their dreams and live life to the fullest for we never know how
long they may be with us.It is a shame that others here cannot see that this was not about
hunting but about a young man's adventure into a realm that years ago any one with the physical
challenges would of not of been able to participate in.Technology has come so far in helping
those with limitations in all fields…
Tyson ,may you continue to push forward and live the dream…...
By Kokanee on 12-03-12 @ 3:19 pm
Very well stated reading quietly
By brokenbutcher on 12-03-12 @ 6:08 pm
of course very well said.. support from supporters.. no mystery there. I am simply saying what
happend to me in Vantage and what I experienced in Kal. when I lived there. Yes there are many
who hunt for meat, hunt responsibly, and hunt for the experience… mine is a story and a touch
of opinion.. Not a closing statement at some trial that everyone who disagrees with me has to
live by….
By BiggerMig on 12-03-12 @ 9:37 pm
Shoot anything you want. The world is coming to an end on the 21st. And if it doesn't, the
wolves are going to kill everything anyway. I'm surprised this young man found anything at all
to kill, what with the wolves and all.
By Am Trans on 12-04-12 @ 8:24 am
Give the kid a break. He doesn't get to live a very good life. I've seen him watching other kids play,
wishing he could, too. It makes me very sad, then some of you have to worsen it by wanting to deny
him trying to do one thing that normal Montanans do. FU.
By Gene Dziza on 12-04-12 @ 11:53 am
I think clarity may have hit the nail on the head with the statement: "It's true that as long
as we eat meat this is happening in some form or another millions of times each day."
I used to kill an elk or a deer or both every year. Almost without exception, because of the
remote location, I had to bone the animal out where it lay. put the meat up in meat bags and
hang it. Then I would spend a day or two, packing the meat out if it was a deer, or two to four
days packing it out if it was an elk. Then I would spend up to a couple of long days cutting
and wrapping. It was a lot of work.
Today I buy my meat in a supermarket. Someone else slaughters it for me and they cut and wrap
it too. Considering the amount of work, time, gas, equipment, etc., that I put into harvesting
my own meat, it's a pretty good deal for me. Here's the thing though; When I pull my
pre-packaged, store bought meat out of my freezer, I don't feel any more ethical than when I
used to pull the meat out of my freezer that was harvested and prepared at my own hand. Eating
the "meat factory" stuff doesn't make me feel a better man nor does it give me a sense of higher
moral standing. I will bet though, that the handicapped young man that killed this elk, will
feel a great sense of pride with each meal from this elk that the family shares. My friends, is
that such a horrible thing?
I challenge the notion that some in this discussion seem to be asserting, that it is more
ethical to harvest meat out of the supermarket or a drive-up window, versus harvesting it out of
the woods. Either way, the process involves a harvest or slaughter or whatever term you want to
use to describe taking the life of an animal in order to use it as a source of nutrition. I
further propose that choosing to eat meat does not make one a bad person. If it does, some of
you folks are going to spend a lot of time being angry at other people.
So what's the answer to this? Should we legislate that people can't eat meat? Which one of you
has the appetite for that?
The older I get, the more skeptical I get about growth hormones and genetically modified foods.
The notion of providing meat to my family from an animal that feeds on alpine grasses, as
opposed to an animal that feeds on herbicide- treated grasses, is becoming more appealing. I
may take up the hunt again one day and I don't believe it will make me a less ethical man. It
seems to me some people need to step down from their self- awarded moral high perches.
By Craig moore on 12-04-12 @ 3:26 pm
Reading through some of the comments here I don't know how some people are able to go by the
meat section in a grocery store without passing out.
Helping a disabled person to escape the shackles of his disability for a few moments, even in a
limited way, is a tremendous act of kindness. Thank you SCI for all that you do.
By reggie on 12-05-12 @ 11:30 am
Although wolves have changed the equation, hunting (to harvest game) is done in part to
control herd size. Without some predator (human or animal) reduction down to known numbers
that winter range can feed, huge numbers of deer/elk starve to death every year that we have
heavy snow cover.
Everyone that I have discussed this with, both pro and anti hunting, understand that it is more
ethical to kill quickly and gain the carcass, of the few necessary to reduce herds to winter
range capacity, than to lose many more animals to the inevitable mass starvation that is the
Winter kills much more brutally, and wastes everything.


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I was just wondering how durable the iPhone logic board is. Because, apparently, I was able to kill my iPhone's screen, without even disassembling it. All I needed was a paper clip, and quite a lot of time.
So my explanation is... Paper clip >> iPhone? Kinda stupid.. When I tried to get warranty, they told me I had 3rd party programs on it, and because I wasn't activated, they wouldn't give me warranty. Since I don't live in the USA, I got my friend to do it, and she stupidly admitted to all of that. -_-
So yeah, I would just like to know if it is REALLY possible to fry a logic board with just a paper clip.


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Is there a more uncelebrated player in the NFL than Parys Haralson?
I'd be willing to venture that a few of you don't even know who I'm talking about. But Haralson has started 68 games at linebacker for the 49ers over the past five seasons (including all 16 last year and 47 of 48 regular season games since 2009) and has 21.5 career sacks.
Unfortunately for his own personal fame, Haralson, after San Francisco drafted him in 2006, spent his first five seasons playing for a team that barely made a blip on the national radar. And when the 49ers finally broke through in 2011, making a run to the NFC title game, Haralson's impact was lapped numerous times by Aldon Smith's performance.
Haralson got the nod at outside linebacker in San Francisco's base 3-4 defense; Smith took over for him in passing situations, sliding up to assume a defensive end position when the 49ers used their nickel package.
This season, however, the durable and steady Haralson could be in line for a major drop in playing time, because the 49ers want Smith on the field far more than he was in 2011.
Defensive coordinator Vic Fangio confirmed this week the plans to use Smith as an every-down OLB this season, as opposed to just running Smith out there on passing downs:
"If it turns out that he doesn't warrant the job with his play, then he'll go back to that," Fangio said. "But I think when you have a player of his ability you've got to do anything and everything you can to get him on the field more."
During the 2011 regular season, Smith took part in about 50 percent of San Francisco's defensive plays — he was on the field for 506 snaps, according to Pro Football Focus; Haralson, meanwhile, lined up for 511 plays, and Carlos Rogers led the team with 1,024.
Smith racked up 14 sacks in his limited playing, far and away the most on the team and fifth-most in the league. This isn't the first time San Francisco has pitched idea of utilizing Smith on more downs, though. General manager Trent Baalke sang the same tune way back during the NFL's scouting combine.
As Fangio pointed out, Haralson's presence would allow San Francisco to put the kibosh on this plan if Smith can't make the transition. Make no mistake, it's a difficult switch.
Not only does Smith have to show the endurance to be on the field for every play, but he has to "master the zone coverage, where he fits in drops, picking up routes, et cetera," Fangio said, as opposed to simply revving up the engine and rushing the quarterback.
Smith can probably expect to see quite a few run plays his direction too, at least early. With Patrick Willis and NaVorro Bowman manning the middle of San Francisco's 3-4, and Ahmad Brooks back to lock down the left side, the inexperienced Smith should be the clear target for offenses hoping to grind it out a bit.
That approach would also give San Francisco a relatively quick answer to whether or not Smith's ready for this added challenge. The option to return to a lineup that features Haralson on first and second downs, with Smith working in on passing downs, is something most teams in the league would be envious of.
It makes sense, though, for the 49ers to want Smith on the field more, so long as that switch does not come at the expense of Smith's sensational pass-rushing ability.


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Given low interest rates — the 10-year Treasury note is yielding only 1.6 percent — it is remarkable that there are nearly 500 companies with markets values over $500 million that yield more than 3.2 percent.
It is a foregone conclusion, in my view, that rates will rise substantially in the coming years. It's just a matter of when. When that happens, bond owners will see the value of their holdings drop; the longer the term, and lower the coupon, the greater the damage. That is simple bond math, and it is the reason many pundits are advising that the duration of bond portfolios be shortened.
But owners of dividend-paying stocks face their own share of risks. There's always market risk; stock prices can fluctuate wildly. There's plenty of evidence to suggest that high-quality dividend-paying stocks face a lower level of price volatility, and that the dividend may help put a price floor in place. It is unlikely that a high-quality name yielding 4 percent will see its price cut in half, at least for very long, assuming the fundamentals are intact, and that there's not trouble brewing specific to that company or industry. If the story is intact, theoretically, new buyers will emerge, taking advantage of the now 8 percent yield, pushing the price higher and the yield lower.
One of the greatest risks to those seeking yield through dividend-paying stocks is the possibility that the dividend is either reduced or eliminated. That is typically a signal that all is not well with the company, but there are often warning signs that investors should be aware of. Ultimately, dividend cuts or eliminations are rarely a surprise when announced.
Declining earnings and rising dividend payout ratios can indicate that a cut may be coming. A disappointing quarter or two, where the overall story and fundamentals remain intact is typically not cause for panic. But a sustained rise in payout ratio, declining earnings, rising debt level, and decreasing liquidity should not be ignored; especially if the company is in an industry that is struggling or in decline.
Yields that appear too good to be true are another potential red flag. That signals that the market is expecting a dividend cut, and pricing in that reduction. The market is not always right, but in my experience, if the dividend appears too good to be true, and that's the only reason you are buying a particular name, it's time to take a step back and review the situation.
That's what the market is saying about retailer RadioShack, which is currently paying a $0.125 quarterly dividend that equates to an 11.5 percent yield, well above its seven-year average (1.7 percent). Revenue has been stagnant and earnings have declined for several years, and this is not just an issue for RadioShack. Electronic retailers in general have suffered with the greater competition that has emerged from online retailers. Best Buy has also been hurt. RadioShack management recently said it intends to keep the dividend intact, but the market isn't buying it. RadioShack still has plenty of cash, and from a balance sheet perspective, the company is interesting, but I would not buy it just for the yield.
Gannett, parent of USA Today, is also an interesting story, but more from the perspective of how these stories can play out. When the market imploded in late 2008/early 2009, Gannett shares, which traded for more than $90 in 2004, fell below $2. Late in 2008, before a 90 percent dividend cut, shares were "yielding" more than 20 percent, a great indicator that a cut was coming. The stock price continued to fall. When the dividend was cut from $0.40 per quarter to $0.04 a quarter, the yield "fell" to the 7% range. Frankly, I believe that the market was surprised that Gannett did not eliminate the dividend altogether. From there, the stock began to rise, via the combination of the overall markets recovering and the realization that conditions were not as bad for Gannett as the market believed.
There's a postscript to this story, one that is fairly uncommon. As the company began reporting quarterly numbers that were typically ahead of expectations, calls for the company's untimely death became fewer. The stock is still unloved, primarily due to the fact that it is perceived as a newspaper company, a dinosaur. But last September, the company doubled the dividend. Then in early 2012, Gannett raised it again to $0.20, a 250 percent increase. The current dividend at $0.20 is half what it was back in the company's heyday, but given the amount of free cash flow the company is generating, and the low 22 percent payout ratio, further increases may be in store.
Mr. Market, however, in his ultimate wisdom, isn't buying this story, a point demonstrated by Gannet's indicated yield of 6.35 percent. Stay tuned.
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At five he was given to the Benedictine monastery at Monte Cassino in his parents' hopes that he would choose that way of life and eventually became abbot. In 1239 he was sent to Naples to complete his studies. It was here that he was first attracted to Aristotle's philosophy.
By 1243, Thomas abandoned his family's plans for him and joined the Dominicans, much to his mother's dismay. On her order, Thomas was captured by his brother and kept at home for over a year.
Once free, he went to Paris and then to Cologne, where he finished his studies with Albert the Great. He held two professorships at Paris, lived at the court of Pope Urban IV, directed the Dominican schools at Rome and Viterbo, combated adversaries of the mendicants, as well as the Averroists, and argued with some Franciscans about Aristotelianism.
His greatest contribution to the Catholic Church is his writings. The unity, harmony and continuity of faith and reason, of revealed and natural human knowledge, pervades his writings. One might expect Thomas, as a man of the gospel, to be an ardent defender of revealed truth. But he was broad enough, deep enough, to see the whole natural order as coming from God the Creator, and to see reason as a divine gift to be highly cherished.
The Summa Theologiae, his last and, unfortunately, uncompleted work, deals with the whole of Catholic theology. He stopped work on it after celebrating Mass on December 6, 1273. When asked why he stopped writing, he replied, "I cannot go on.... All that I have written seems to me like so much straw compared to what I have seen and what has been revealed to me." He died March 7, 1274.
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John Patrick Smalley '53, September 2, 2013. Born in Jackson, CA on Dec 30, 1928, and died in San Francisco from old age complication. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Beatrice; sons: John Joseph '87, Patrick Michael, CHP; Dr. Val Smalley, DO; and Stephen, Sgt. SFPD; daughter and son-in-law: Christine and Tony So; granddaughters: Noelle and Adrianna So; Sister-in-law: Joanne Smalley; and nephew: Martin Catudio. John graduated from Santa Clara University, Civil Engineering. He was in the U.S. Army Artillery in Germany for the Korean War. He worked with the State of California for Bay Toll Crossings and on the San Diego Coronado Bridge and Richmond-San Rafael Bridge, City and County of San Francisco Public Works. He was a dedicated supporter of Pro Life Activities and was an active member of Star of the Sea Parish.
James Edward Chargin '53 Oct. 2, 2013. He died from complications after he fell in his home. He was 81. Jim Chargin was born in San Jose, Calif., in 1932, the second of seven children to Joseph A. Chargin, Jr., and Ellen X. Laundrie Chargin. After completing his studies at Bellarmine Preparatory and Santa Clara University, he married Patricia Murphy, his longtime sweetheart, in 1955. They moved to Chicago, where he graduated from Stritch School of Medicine at Loyola University in 1957. Dr. Chargin moved with his family to Grass Valley in 1963, and they became members of St. Patrick's Catholic Parish. Dr. Chargin was in private practice in Grass Valley until 2003. He was chief of staff at Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital for multiple terms. He continued assisting in surgery, especially orthopaedic surgery, until 2008. Dr. Chargin was an avid builder, machinist and do-it-yourselfer. He relished the challenge of fixing broken things of all kinds, rather than replacing them. He loved fishing and introduced all of his children and many of his grandchildren to the joys of camping in the Sierras. Dr. Chargin will be profoundly missed by his family, friends, and colleagues in California and beyond. Dr. Chargin is survived by his wife of 58 years, Pat; his children and their families - Jim, Sherry and Brenna of Nevada City, Katherine of Sebastopol, Peter, Jennifer, William and Emily of Portola Valley, and David, Susan, Patrick and Maria of Tucson, Ariz.


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I was wondering, is it possible to have all previous versions of a browser stored on my laptop in order to test my websites? For instance IE 6 - 9. Could someone please suggest an efficient way to
test all the main browser and all their versions on a laptop.
Thank you
Although I haven't got it to work properly you can use Adobe's Browser Lab to test different browsers. Check it out and see how you like it. There is also a product called IETester which you can search for on the internet to install on your computer. You CANNOT install more than one version of IE with the exception of one 32-bit and one 64-bit of the same edition on a single computer (if the computer is 64-bit) unless you install different versions of Windows within a virtual machine which can get costly.
You're welcome. I wish you luck. My experience with Browser Lab has been that I haven't gotten the CSS3 interactivity to work too well so I have access to other browsers via a virtual machine or different machines altogether to test their interactivity. If you were fortunate to download Windows 8 Developer Preview you could test IE10 also which works best on a separate partition rather than within a virtual machine (although it slightly works within a virtual machine). IE10 has full support of html5 and CSS3 from what I can see and there are 2 versions of IE10 on Windows 8: one with plugins the other without. This version of Windows 8 will expire in March but Microsoft from what I have read on blogs is scheduled to release a new preview version of WIndows 8 after their upcoming event or conference which is supposed to be happening pretty soon.
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...For instance IE 6 - 9...
First, dump the idea of designing for IE6. Unless you have an expected audience in Asia, there is no need to bother with IE6. (details: http://www.ie6countdown.com/ )
If you are running IE9, you can view IE7 and IE8 as well with no extra installation. Just hit F12 to bring up the developer tools (and the switcher for the browser version). This is probably the one thing that Microsoft got right with IE.
The only reason to use Browser Lab is if you are not running Windows Vista or Windows 7 (the only two platforms that can run everything: Chrome, Safari, Opera, Firefox, IE7, IE8, IE9). As we move to a more interactive web, static screenshots from Browser Lab just don't cut it anymore.
If you're on Windows, get Multi-IE Tester. It contains the JavaScript and rendering engines for IE5.5 - 10.
That said, Pre-IE8 browsers are waning in popularity (thank goodness). And IE5.5 and 6 are obsolete. I don't know anybody who still supports them.
I totally agree with Marian about Browser Labs and Browsershots. Static screenshots don't tell you anything useful about your site's usability and performance.
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I guess as far as Browser Lab is concerned when I tried to test an html5/CSS3 site the other day I discovered I couldn't get any interactivity going. That must be what Marian was talking about.
And as far as what I was talking about with IE Tester that is what you, Nancy, pointed me to many moons ago. I'm not sure if I still have it installed but I will certainly need to reinstall it if not to make the best use of my computer to test sites. Does IE Tester also work on Mac's in case anybody needs to test? (My guess is why would they build that great tool if Mac website developers couldn't make use of it.... so probably yes?)
Multi-IE Tester is for Windows only.
If you're on a Mac, use Parallels (virtualization) or Boot Camp to run in Windows OS.
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Thanks for the replies. The question that now remains for me, is whether it's important to test, individually, for the earlier versions of the non-IE browsers. And if there is need, can i have different versions of them (firefox, chrome, opera and safari) on my computer (i'm using Windows Visa).
Also, I don't have a mac. Can the same version of a browser deliver pages, which look and behave significantly different on a Mac than on Windows?
I'm not sure if you can have different versions of the browsers you mentioned. The most reliable way would be to run a Virtual Machine such as VMWare and install different copies of Windows and then install the different versions of the browsers in each version. Some browsers now auto-update and I'm not sure that this feature can be disabled, so you might not be able to use "older versions" of a browser.
I would check the internet if they have a product out there similar to the IE Tester which was mentioned above for the other browsers or contact support for each browser in question.
As far as a Mac is concerned it is entirely possible that someone with a different machine might display differently because by default there are a few fonts installed on Macs that aren't installed on Windows and vice versa. See if you can find a friend with a Mac or invest in one if it means that much to you. There are even some browsers which are Mac-only.
And that's not to say anything about the third OS: Linux.
I don't think the version differences in non-IE browsers are an issue. Browsers auto-update so most people are using the most recent versions. And the differences between the versions of a non-IE browser is not as great as the difference between versions of IE.
And while you're at it, don't forget to check your work on portable devices and tablets (e.g., iPad, iPhone, Android, various other tablets).
The way things are going, full-fledged computers are losing ground to these things fast; web designers will be wise not to ignore them.
What is Browsershots?
Browsershots makes screenshots of your web design in different operating systems and browsers. It is a free open-source online web application providing developers a convenient way to test their website's browser compatibility in one place. When you submit your web address, it will be added to the job queue. A number of distributed computers will open your website in their browser. Then they will make screenshots and upload them to our central dedicated server for your review.
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I was wondering, is it possible to have all previous versions of a browser stored on my laptop in order to test my websites? For instance IE 6 - 9. Could someone please suggest an efficient way to
test all the main browser and all their versions on a laptop.
Thank you
If you want to test your site in IE6, IE7, IE8 and IE9 then Microsoft's free download of Expressionweb SuperPreview is what you need:
Hope this helps.
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Older versions of the GMC Sierra 1500 pickup have been praised for their strong work ethic, but soundly criticized for their bland, cheap cabins. With the current generation, however, fit and finish has improved substantially. Of course, there are other choices in the full-size pickup truck market, but the Sierra 1500 remains a solid pick no matter what the intended use.
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Powertrain choices, traditionally a strong point, encompass everything from an anemic 4.3-liter 195-horsepower V6 to a muscular 6.2-liter V8 with 403 hp. Most Sierras, however, will be fitted with either a 295-hp 4.8-liter V8 or a 315-hp 5.3-liter V8. A four-speed automatic is standard on the 4.3 and 4.8, while a six-speed is fitted to the 5.3 and 6.2. Either rear- or four-wheel drive can be specified.
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[lang_nl]Nieuw column Kasparov in WSJ[/lang_nl][lang_en]New column Kasparov in WSJ[/lang_en]
Free thinker, Jarvis? Hmm, I fail to see the point of your comment no matter how freely I think, so maybe you're right.
Anyway, my allegedly weak mind got nothing to with it. Kasparov's silly comments speak for themselves. I really hope he gives up this nonsense and get back to what he is good at, playing chess.
6 years 1 month ago
If world was a place where decisions were made based on knowledge and logic and reason, there would be a need for leaders like >Kasparov also.
But as stupidity and greed rules, we learn nothing from history. Like 5000 ys ago, still stupid wars, of primitive reasons.
And Goeorge Bush was soon followed by George W. Bush. A good thing that Fidel Castro was not followed by his idiot son Fidel W. Castro.
6 years 1 month ago
Tell Kasparov, to get back to chess ,thats where he belongs instead of trying to play politics without any grass root support !!
Well, it makes sense to see what the totalitarian regimes of the world think of our presidential candidates. the fact that they are rooting for Hillary makes her unelectable, and the additional fact that McCain strikes a certain amount of fear and consternation makes him the choice.
The guy has around 10 followers and now he speaks not only for all of Russia but for the whole non-US World?
What will be next, I wonder. Will he speak for the Marsians too?
Eiae: I understand from your reasoning that you are a weak mind and not a free thinker like Kasparov.
Eiae, where does Kasparov say he speaks for the whole non-US world? He has the right to his opinion, doesn't he?
It's also pretty easy (and lazy) to dismiss his points by simply declaring that they 'speak for themselves' (meaning in your case that they're nonsensical): but in what way are they nonsensical?
If you make such strong statements, you should be willing to back them with strong arguments.
Wolf Gray
6 years 1 month ago
The "Chessplayer" project was extremely successful (thanks to the Soviet Botvinnik chess school, which was very efficient of young talents selection and training), but the "Politician" project failed. Even co-founders of the UCF (United Civil Front) expelled Garry, telling that they cannot work with a one, who always pulls a blanket on himself. Garry was clever enough not to participate in Russian president elections, fairly estimating how many Russians are going to vote for him, - it could have demolished all other projects even before they start. Do we have now a "Writer" project? Garry, it's not to late to return to the job you can do. As for your analysis of the US president elections... I have a dime to bet, the result of the "American democratic elections" will be McCain. Why? Stalemate otherwise.
Eiae: You fail to see my point because you aren't intellectually free and humble enough to reconsider you subjective judgments. Why would number of followers matter? It's like when Sartre was questioned for criticizing the US warfare in Vietnam: "Who are you to pass judgments on world politics?" Sarte's respons was: "I'll tell you. I'm anyone." That is how a free and strong mind works. So it doesn't matter how many head of cattle you have following you Eiae, the free and brave thinker will always react to injustice and speak his mind. For my part, I salute Kasparov for this, regardless of him being a 'trained' politician or not.
Eiae: Uh oh, I just saw this:
"Arne, Kasparov creates the image that he and the world is watching before he makes his points about the US elections etc. It?¢'Ǩ'Ñ¢s a clever way to try to make people identify with his comments."
I see now that I do need to study interpretation of texts. I think I misunderstood you. My apologies!
How's work?
Eiae, it's perfectly okay to post lazy and easy comments, just don't look surprised when people start pointing this fact out to you... :-)
Eiae: Fair enough, I know I can react far too strongly sometimes about stuff concerning pitty details as basic human rights, totalitarianism and and the concequences of dirty world politics for your everyday fellow human being. I'm sure Sartre didn't care as much as I, hence his irony of course. I am sure he was immensely more concerned that everyone stays put where they belong, and do and say only what is generally considered appropriate from the surroundings.
The irony in your first comment resides in the exaggeration, but that doesn't mean you don't express a standpoint. Keep in mind that this was the comment I reacted on.
The thing is also I don't mind looking silly in the eyes of you or anybody else, and somehow I have a hunch neither does Kasparov.
Damian Nash
6 years 1 month ago
Wow. The world's foremost chess mind has certainly mastered the art of critical analysis in politics too! What an explosive use of irony. It seems that Kasparov's contempt for Russian government was exceeded only by Fischer's contempt for U.S. government. But, by comparison, Kasparov's diatribe shows coherence -- enough to merit publication in the Wall Street Journal.
Jarvis, I suggest you study the use of irony in texts before you start lecturing people on free thinking. Then maybe you will even understand Sartre. I also suggest you think twice before branding people, it just makes you look silly.
Arne, Kasparov creates the image that he and the world is watching before he makes his points about the US elections etc. It's a clever way to try to make people identify with his comments.
Why should I not type easy and lazy comments here, btw? I would be perfectly willing to write a report on why I feel Kasparov speaks nonsense, but this is hardly the forum...
If you disagree with me, then by all means say so. But don't expect me to enter into a long and, in this forum, quite futile debate. :)
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When Kyle Okposo and Mark Streit went down with long-term injuries, the weight of Long Island was shifted onto the shoulders of John Tavares. When Tavares sustained a concussion this past week, many wondered if the Islanders would be able to win more than 10-15 games this season. While Tavares isn't expected to be out for a long time, the lack of talent on the Islanders was a problem even before their three best skaters sustained injuries.
However, the Islanders do have some solid fantasy-relevant players that are worth owning in most fantasy league formats. Scott Gordon has the team playing a fast-paced, aggressive, offensively-oriented style of game. They don't have a ton of talent, but they are a fun team to watch because of how hard they work and how well they support each other on the ice.
Josh Bailey
The Islanders rushed Bailey from junior to the NHL, I don't think you will find anyone within the organization who disagrees with that statement. In his first two NHL seasons, he has looked physically (and at times mentally) overmatched. However, he added some size and strength over this past summer, and so far he has been playing with a lot more confidence and purpose. He has the ability to play both center and left wing, which boosts his fantasy value. He did increase his goal total from nine in 2008-09 to 16 last season. He is more known for his playmaking abilities, and if the first couple of games of this season are any indication, Bailey is back on track as a solid young player with a bright future.
Because of his style of play (reliable defensively, strong playmaker, a leader, not big or fast but very smart), he was compared to Joe Sakic during his final year with the Windsor Spitfires. Bailey won't be the next Sakic, but in terms of playing style it isn't a bad one. He brings a nice counterbalance to the goal-scoring John Tavares, and the two will form a strong one-two punch down the middle for the next decade.
One year upside: 20 goals, 55 points
Three year upside: 25 goals, 70 points
Blake Comeau
I first noticed Comeau when he skated on Canada's top line at the 2006 World Junior Championships in Vancouver. He lined up alongside Steve Downie and Dustin Boyd. Comeau isn't the type of player to make highlight reel plays, but he understands the game – and his role – very well. He is a strong skater, has decent size, and he thinks the game very well. The most goals he has scored at any level is 24 (back in the WHL with Kelowna), but he had 17 last season. With Okposo out, he immediately becomes a consistent member of the top six forward group for the Islanders.
I have previously compared Derek Stepan to Paul Stastny. Both are well-rounded players who slip under the radar because of their lack of flash. Comeau isn't a similar player in terms of position or playing style, but like those two he has flown under the radar throughout his career because of his steady, reliable style of play (and because of the fact that he plays for the Islanders).
With Okposo out for a few months, look for Comeau to take advantage of the opportunity in front of him.
One-year upside: 20 goals, 50 points
Three-year upside: 25 goals, 60 points
PA Parenteau
Parenteau played well enough last season to earn the trust of John Tortorella – no easy feat. The Islanders signed him this season, as Parenteau probably saw what another overlooked AHL star (Matt Moulson) did last season. Like many other offensive stars at the AHL level, skating has been the main issue that has kept him out of the NHL. With the Islanders, he will be given ice time in the proper situations for him to excel (power play). Through the first two games of the season, he is playing close to 30% of his shifts on a line with Comeau and Bailey.
He has a one-way deal and the Islanders don't strike me as a team willing to pay NHL money to a player in the AHL. Look for Parenteau to stick around all season. Here is an interesting quote from Moulson: "You look at that league, and that guys that do unbelievable year-by-year, they never seem to get that shot," Moulson said. "All you need is one person to believe in you, and the sky's the limit. That's kind of what happened with me last year. They took a shot on me. Who would have thought it'd work out the way it did? You just have to work on your game and not let yourself get frustrated. I think that's what probably keeps a lot of guys in the AHL."
One-year upside: 20 goals, 45 points
Three-year upside: 25 goals, 55 points
Frans Nielsen
The tenacious Dane had a very strong 2009-10 season for Long Island. He is a strong two-way player with great speed. If he continues to improve like he has over the past two seasons, he could emerge as one of the better defensive centers in the league in a few years. With his quickness and creativity with the puck he is able to create offense as well. Because of his defensive abilities, he probably won't get the offensive minutes at even strength, but he moves the puck well and he will be a part of one of the power play units for the Islanders this season.
One-year upside: 15 goals, 45 points
Three-year upside: 20 goals, 50 points
James Wisniewski
Wisniewski will get the opportunity to be the number one defenseman in New York this season. He has battled injury, due in large part to his playing style. He loves to hit and get involved physically on a consistent basis (just ask Jamie Benn or Brent Seabrook). He also has a huge shot and is a solid puck mover on the power play. He scored seven goals and added 103 penalty minutes back in 2007-08 with Chicago. Last season with the Ducks, he had 30 points in only 69 games. Look for him to approach 40 points and 100 penalty minutes on Long Island this season. He scored a combined 35 goals in his final two OHL seasons with Plymouth. 10-15 isn't unrealistic considering the kind of power play time he will be getting, as well as the role it looks like he will play (the shooter).
One-year upside: 12 goals, 45 points
Three-year upside: 12 goals, 45 points
Isle B. said:
This team has looked very good in their first two games, especially considering they are without their three best players. They play an energetic uptempo style and throw everything they can at the net (78 shots on goal in 2 games!). If they were healthy, they could surprise a lot of people, just like Colorado and Phoenix did last year. They still might, if DiPietro can somehow stay healthy and stand on his head.
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There is yeast in the air as well / as sadness / I'll lick the tears from / wherever they land / I just love / to get dressed for the weather / and then later to undress / one glove at a time
Art, as a pursuit, has a place and purpose in the "public" sphere. There are few other known forces in the world that can provide such comfort, solace, provocation, humility, inspiration, arousal, wonder, and self-discovery.
. . .the same hands that embrace one's child will squeeze the life out of a neighbor's child when war comes. . .
For so long I've begged bread to criticize salt.
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I do not censor my work though I do feel intruded on, and it's an issue both of privacy and of freedom of expression. Self-censoring and self-surveillance are power's goons, and the more you have to lose (or think you have to lose) the more afraid you become.
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The chained man was moaning about how he had gone from office to office to see what the Lord had to offer. / And all I have now, he sang, is a chain and a basket full of fingernails.
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%1131%right%After graduating from Colby, Ly Tran '05 packed her bags. She wasn't headed for her home, in Hanoi, Vietnam, but rather to Urubamba, Peru. As an intern acting as volunteer affairs coordinator for ProWorld, a development organization with a focus on community health, youth development, education, and ecotourism, Tran was put in charge of organizing cultural and educational activities for international volunteers and being a liaison with the local community in the rural Andes.
Pretty intrepid for someone who arrived in Peru with just two semesters of Spanish at Colby, but not too different from having left Vietnam six years earlier headed for Wales without knowing much English.
Tran took Spanish lessons for two months, then picked up the nuances of the language from her host family, colleagues, local residents,and her young charges. "The kids ended up teaching me the language," she said, referring to the Peruvian children at the local shelter where she taught for the first two months in Urubamba. In addition to her official duties, she volunteered her time teaching arts and crafts and dance to kindergarten students. She even gave lessons on "African dance", courtesy of a semester abroad she had done in Ghana. The bulk of Tran's time in Urubamba was devoted to her internship and volunteer work at Kanchay Wasi, a shelter for victims of domestic abuse. Visa complications cut short her stay though, and so, a year after graduation, she was back in Vietnam.
Tran's credentials and international experience,she's lived in Ghana, Peru, Wales (where she attended United World College of the Atlantic) and, of course, Waterville,landed her a job in Hanoi as consultant to UNICEF (the United Nations Fund for Children). Her duties focused on bilingual education for ethnic minorities and on early childhood development. "I got to travel a lot around the country," she said, "but other than that, it was mostly translation work."
While her volunteer stint in Peru was "a great way to ease into life after Colby," Tran has found the transition from college to home quite challenging.
"I realize I have changed a lot and that now I need to build a new life back home," she said. "It can be tough to connect with people, even those you were friends with before.
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After almost a year on the job with UNICEF, Tran is already thinking of her next job.
"I would like to get a better understanding of development work here in Vietnam, preferably within an NGO.," she said. "Ideally, it would be something more hands-on than my current job, which leans toward technical input and consulting."
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