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U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 02-002
Geological Framework Data from Long Island Sound, 1981-1990:
A Digital Data Release
East-Central Long Island Sound: AST83-2 Navigation Discussion
The map below shows the tracklines along which the seismic data (lines 1-25) were collected on leg 2 of the 1983 RV ASTERIAS cruise to east-central Long Island Sound.
The navigation files, which are located in the data/nav/83_2nav directory at the top level of this report, are provided in two formats:
These files are a compilation of all the navigation collected on the cruise and have the following data fields: cruise id, date, time (EDST), seismic line, and latitude and longitude in decimal degrees. To download the navigation data from the DVD the user has a couple of options. One option is available while viewing any of the data files through the links above. The user may select the Save As option from the pulldown menu from the File option located on the menu bar. When prompted, the user may then enter the directory and filename of where the data file will be stored on disk. A second option is to access the DVD outside of a WWW browser and copy the file from the data/nav directory on the DVD to a desired location.


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I think I read about 26 of the books as a kid and you're right that not all of them were good. I did learn which writers to follow for the most part, though. My favorite was Diane Duane who wrote The Romulan Way and is still THE expert on Romulans as far as I'm concerned. Other good writers were Diane Carey and Vonda N. McIntyre. Books like The Romulan Way, Final Frontier (which had absolutely nothing in common with the movie), Strangers From the Sky (written by Margaret Wander Bonanno), Enterprise (which had absolutely nothing to do with the TV series), The Wounded Sky, Dreadnought!, etc. really shaped my view of not just Star Trek but sci-fi in general.
After Star Trek V: The Final Frontier was released, I kind of gave up on the novels and started to lose interest in Star Trek in general. Just because it was clear that they were rewriting everything with no concern for what had already been established in the books. Which is EXACTLY what I expect to happen with the sequel trilogy.

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When the weather outside is this frightful there's nothing more comforting than snuggling down into a lusciously plump duvet. We've gathered together some of our favourites, with a wide selection of togs, sizes and fillings. Find the right one for you and enjoy staying in bed for as long as you can…


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Germs are a big concern for many people. Hand wipes and antibacterial soaps are commonly found in hand bags and on sinks as we scrub and wipe at the sign of any possible contamination. The fear that a pathogenic organism might infect us has created multi-billion dollar industries specializing in antibacterial ingredients that are added to every day soaps and personal care products.
But did you know that washing your hands thoroughly for at least 15 seconds with warm soapy water is as effective as using antibacterial soap? And did you know that antibacterial soap may be contributing to the increase in antibacterial resistance and has been linked to the development of allergies? The antibacterial ingredient in soap—triclosan—was recently studied along with other chemicals commonly found in personal care products.
In the study, published in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, urine levels of seven endocrine disrupting chemicals (chemicals known to interfere with normal hormone function) were analyzed from 860 children aged 6 to 8. Levels of these chemicals were compared to blood levels of the antibody immunoglobulin E (IgE), a common immune marker for allergies. The researchers found that those children who had the highest amounts of triclosan (a chemical also found in mouthwash and toothpaste) also had the highest IgE levels. In addition, those children with the highest levels of antibacterial parabens—propyl-paraben and butyl-paraben—had the highest levels of IgE antibodies to environmental allergens like pollen and pet dander.
Interestingly, the three chemicals found associated to allergy response all have antibacterial qualities. Senior researcher Corinne Keet from Johns Hopkins Children's Center stated, "This finding highlights the antimicrobial properties of these agents as a probable driving force behind their effect on the immune system."


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By Ben Levisohn
Brazil's economists are predicting the nation's economy will grow less than 3% in 2013, the first time below that level this year. The Bovespa stock index rose 0.9% today.
Infighting among Mexico's opposition could halt that nation's reform efforts. Mexico's IPC stock index fell 1.7%.
Chile's economy grew 4.1% during the first three months of 2013, below forecasts for 4.5% growth. The Santiago Stock Exchange IPSA Index dropped 0.6%.
Russia's finance minister said he would not seek an increase in a crude-oil tax. Russia's Micex stock index rose 0.01%
South Africa has decided not to start a sovereign wealth fund because of falling metal prices. The FTSE/JSE Africa Top40 Tradeable Index fell 0.6%.
Turkey's investment-grade rating could do as much harm as good, Reuters says. The Istanbul Stock Exchange National 100 Index dropped 1.9%.
Emerging Market Stocks on the Move
Pactera Technology International (PACT) jumped 31% to $6.87 today after group led by Blackstone proposed taking the company private for $7.50 a share.
70%: That's how much JA Solar (JASO) gained today after reporting better-than-expected earnings. The news helped push LDK Solar (LDK), Jinko Solar (JKS) and Trina Solar (TSL) up more than 20% today.
Empressa ICA (ICA) fell 8% to $30.40. The Mexican construction company had its credit rating cut by Moody's Investors Service on Friday.


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Dress - Tigerlily
Shoes - Siren
I looove the bare back look...
...I feel it gives a sneaky cheekiness to an outfit.
Especially for those not blessed big twins on front (such as myself)...
...if you catch my drift..ha.
Wore this out in Sydney last Friday night.
In loverrrrrs land with the silk python print.
Super hot!
Day off tomorrow - thank godddd.
Excited to catch up with some girls and hit the beach.
Hope you are all enjoying your weekends!
How CUTE is my friend Alice's dog TOBY?!
He is the best everrr.
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Easter Dinner at Castano'sLocation: Castano's Italian Steakhouse
Easter Dinner at Castano's Italian Steakhouse will be held on Easter Sunday. They will be serving up their regular dinner menu as well as an Easter special of Rack of Lamb with house salad, fingerling potatoes, and a vegetable of the day. Be sure to make your reservation as soon as you can by calling 843-361-2000.Next Date:


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By JB Clark/NEMS Daily Journal
SHANNON – There are few signs of life in downtown Shannon now that Shannon Town Hall has moved to Highway 145 along with most of the businesses once located downtown, but two local food truck owners are hoping to revive the last vestige of the Shannon's once-thriving downtown.
The T.W. Francis Grocery stayed downtown when most of the city's businesses moved to Highway 145.
Mary Lee Helms, daughter of the store's owner Soc Francis, said she can remember when the streets were crowded from people making their monthly trips to town.
"On Saturdays we would have something going on, I can't remember what, where there would be a drawing and the streets would be full of people and there were many merchants around that time," Helms said.
The grocery store closed in January 1980 and was turned into Shannon Fish and Steak at one point but has been vacant for years. The city is leasing it now to John Wooten and Nate Wigginton, who have done business through John's Place in Saltillo, Johnnie's Drive In, Wigg's Barbecue and Wooten's Wagon Wheel.
The two are preparing the rustic wood and brick storefront to become Double Barrel Steakhouse.
Helms said she remembers many of the men in Shannon would hang around the rustic grocery store before it closed.
"They would sit on the front porch and tell their tales and in the wintertime they would gather around the gas heater and do their talking," she said. "There would be people that lived here in town and others would travel in."
Lee County Sheriff Jim Johnson said he remembers the late Major League Baseball Pitcher Guy Bush telling his stories at the T.W. Francis Grocery.
Bush pitched two games for the Chicago Cubs in the 1929 World Series against the Philadelphia Athletics. He is probably most famous for his May 25, 1935, performance for the Pittsburgh Pirates against the Boston Braves, in which he gave up Babe Ruth's final home run.
Wigginton said they hope to be successful in the attempt to revitalize a piece of Shannon's downtown.
The two had been in search of a building for a new restaurant when the opportunity presented itself.
"John was cooking a Christmas party over here, steaks on the back porch, and the city let him serve them in the building," Wigginton said. "The building was for lease and his wife's family and some friends are from here. I know a lot of people from this area and Brewer so we decided to give it a shot."
They will start out serving dinner on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights.
"I'm glad to see it being used and I just hope somebody can get in it and stay there and make a good business out of it," Helms said. "I know I dipped many an ice cream cone for a nickel."
Helms said before everyone moved to the highway, businesses lined each side of Broad Street and Boyd Avenue.
The City's Police Department will soon add new life to the old Shannon Town Hall on Boyd Avenue. The new Town Hall on Highway 145 gives the city much needed office and court space.


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made by the heart as it beats.
The U.S. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute says some
cases have no obvious warning signs. In other cases, symptoms may
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Well, I got around to doing a few bits & pieces today anyways. First off, I grabbed all the educational programs off of www.linuxforkids.com which seemed useful for me right now. After talking to Dan J, I'm using dh_make instead of deb-make to get things done. My progress was mostly slowed due to having to "test" the games after .deb'ing them. For a quick and fun addiction go and hit lolit_sl.
I hope to have the .deb's up someplace relativly soon
I also did a wee bit of kernel work and noticed Jeff Garzik's patch for the old-style nvram driver still isn't in there, oh well.


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What now for Buffalo? Win of course!
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According to accuscore.com the Bills chances of making the playoffs after week 11 is a mere 20.9%. So there telling me there's a chance! In order for the Bills to increase their chances are simple.. win, win, win win and win. I received much criticism from members of my household that I may have been a little harsh on my the last blog. But just like any break-up, your heart and mind gets a li...


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Fill your cookie jar with a classic drop cookie that's super satisfying. Chocolate lovers will love the two chocolates, and whole-grain seekers will appreciate the natural oats.
Quick-cooking and old-fashioned rolled oats work equally well in this recipe. Quick-cooking oats are simply old-fashioned oats that have been ground to a finer texture. Use the old-fashioned oats if you prefer chewier cookies.
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CARE President Peter Bell to speak on poverty, Feb. 11
Posted January 31, 2001; 02:59 p.m.
Bell, president of CARE, one of the world's largest private international relief and development organizations, will speak at 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 11, in McCosh 50.
A 1964 alumnus of Princeton's Graduate School, Bell will present an address titled "Affirming Dignity and Ending Poverty: The Search for a Better World."
Bell is a well-known leader in global philanthropic and humanitarian endeavors. He has been president of CARE for the past five years and is credited with expanding the scope of the organization from providing immediate relief to focusing on the root causes of poverty.
In his speech, Bell will share his experience from his more than 35 years in public and international affairs. He will examine the problem of poverty today, share the lessons he has learned from his extensive work in philanthropic and humanitarian endeavors, and define the necessary steps for creating a more hopeful future.
The free talk is part of a year-long series called "Frontiers of Knowledge" that celebrates the centennial of the Graduate School by bringing in distinguished alumni to make presentations. It will be followed by a reception in the Frist Campus Center's Multipurpose Room.
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Bicentennial of Princeton geologist celebrated, Sept. 5-Oct. 26
Posted September 5, 2007; 11:58 a.m.
The 200th birthday of Arnold Guyot, a Princeton University geographer and geologist whose extensive research was a basis for the U.S. Weather Bureau, will be honored with an exhibit, ceremony and public lectures at Princeton.
The Arnold Guyot Bicentennial Exhibit will be on display from Wednesday, Sept. 5, to Friday, Oct. 26, in the second-floor display area of the University's Frist Campus Center. Princeton President Shirley M. Tilghman and Ambassador Christoph Bubb, consul general of Switzerland in New York, will speak at the exhibit's opening ceremony at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 11, in the Frist Campus Center. All bicentennial activities are free and open to the public.
Born in Switzerland on Sept. 28, 1807, Guyot was a professor of geology and physical geography at Princeton from 1854 to 1884. A University science building, Guyot Hall, is named for him. He gained international acclaim for his scientific endeavors in physical geography, glaciology, meteorology, cartography and science education. Before coming to Princeton, Guyot was a professor of history and physical geography at the Academy of Neuchâtel in Switzerland.
Through his research on altitude and atmospheric pressure, Guyot established a standard method of gathering and recording meteorological weather data that led to the founding of the U.S. Weather Bureau. He also is credited with: discerning key laws of glacial motion; advancing ecological concepts of the interconnectedness of Earth, its inhabitants, the oceans and climate; and creating a lasting series of geography textbooks, color-coded wall maps and atlases.
"Guyot's significant contribution to science and education is not well known, even among some geoscientists," said William Bonini, chair of the bicentennial committee and Princeton's George J. Magee Professor of Geophysics and Geological Engineering Emeritus. "Guyot was working in the middle of the 19th century when the study of geology was just becoming interesting. His research had a very important influence on the understanding and teaching of geography and geology for several generations."
The University exhibit reflects three aspects of Guyot's life: Guyot as explorer, Guyot as educator and Guyot as scientist. His original microscope and Swiss ink well will be on display, along with the original copy of Guyot's 1849 textbook, "Earth and Man," and original copies of three textbooks from his widely used physical geography series. Many of the items are courtesy of the Princeton University Archives and the Historical Society of Princeton.
One of Guyot's many accomplishments was a series of physical geographic maps of the Appalachian Mountain chain, and the exhibit will feature a copy of a map from the series used by Union forces during the Civil War.
In addition to the exhibit and opening ceremony, the bicentennial will feature two public lectures on Monday, Oct. 15. Professor Karl Foellmi of the University of Neuchâtel in Switzerland will give a geology lecture about phosphorites and indicators of past environmental change at 2 p.m. in 220 Guyot Hall. The lecture is sponsored by the Department of Geosciences.
Urs Ziswiler, ambassador of Switzerland to the United States, will give a lecture titled "Human Security in 21st-Century World Politics" at 4:30 p.m. in 16 Robertson Hall. The lecture is sponsored by the University's Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs. Ziswiler formerly served as the head of the Directorate of Political Affairs at the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs and as diplomatic adviser to the minister of foreign affairs.
Bonini, who will speak at the opening ceremony along with Princeton Department of Geosciences Chair Bess Ward, said the bicentennial is a fitting way to recognize the founder of geological studies at Princeton.
"We hope that the wealth of materials and information presented during the bicentennial will cause people to associate the name Guyot with much more than just a building on the University campus," Bonini said.
Guyot was the first professionally-trained geographer to receive an academic appointment to an American university and was Princeton's first Blair Professor of Geology. In 1856, he established a natural history museum inside the University, filling it with thousands of geological, biological and archaeological specimens. Some of the items are still housed in Guyot Hall and the University Art Museum.
Guyot's tenure at Princeton also influenced Woodrow Wilson, who was a student in one the Swiss American's geography classes. Wilson was president of the University when Guyot Hall was named in 1909 and was president of the United States when he recognized Guyot as one of the founders of the U.S. Weather Bureau in 1916.


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Argentina: Resources
A list of links to reports, organizations, resource centers, media centers, published books, and videos to deepen your understanding of past and present issues within Argentina.
Las Madres de Plaza de Mayo
Las Madres are a very well known organization through out Argentina and Latin America. Las Madres are a group of women whose children were part of the thirty thousand argentines who disappeared during the military dictatorship from 1976-1983. Las Madres fight relentlessly to protest and educate the people about the military dictatorship to ensure that a military take over of governemnt will never happen again.
And the Money Kept Rolling In (and Out): Wall Street, the IMF, and the Bankrupting of Argentina (2005)
By Paul Blustein
It's not often--or maybe ever--that a book steeped in emerging-market economic theory reads like a thriller. But And the Money Kept Rolling In (and Out) has cliffhangers and plot twists equal to a detective's tale, as Paul Blustein chronicles the spectacular rise and fall of Argentina's economy at the turn of the 21st century.
Generación Cromañón (2005)
by Sergio Ciancaglini
"Generación Cromañón, lessons of resistance, solidarity, and rock and roll." The protagonists are the boys and girls that are willing to survive the dark clouds of poison. Politics, justice, democracy, work, ethics, security, self-care, rock, fireworks, lies, truth, the media, education: how do they see the world? How does one understand the present movement? The book is a photographic essay, an analysis of the collective "Situations," and a guide to the Cromañón universe: the network of organizations and activities that symbolize a rich and varied repertoire of strategies that look to battle impunity.
Doña María's Story: Life History, Memory, and Political Identity (2000).
By Daniel James
The biography of a female union activist and Peronist who lived and worked for six decades in the meatpacking community of Berisso, Argentina. This narrative, besides being an examination of Argentine history and of the role of women in creating social change, is also an inquiry into the methodology of using oral sources for historical research.
Searching for Life: The Grandmothers of the Plaza de Mayo and the Disappeared Children of Argentina (1999)
By Rita Arditti
The heroic tale of a group of Argentine grandmothers who will stop at nothing to find their children and grandchildren who disappeared during Argentina's 1976-83 "dirty war." These courageous women remind us how ordinary citizens can stand up to tyranny and prevail.
Imagining Argentina (1987)
By Lawrence Thornton
This novel, set in the 1970s during the Argentine junta, tells the story of a man who discovers he possesses the gift of envisioning the fate of the disappeared.
The Take (2004)
Directed by Avi Lewis
Written by Naomi Klein
In the wake of Argentina's spectacular economic crash in 2001, Latin America's most prosperous middle class finds itself in a ghost town of abandoned factories and mass unemployment. In suburban Buenos Aires, thirty unemployed auto-parts workers walk into their idle factory, roll out their sleeping mats and refuse to leave. All they want is to re-start the silent machines. But this simple act -the take- has the power to turn the globalization debate on its head.
Memoria del saqueo (2003)
Directed and written by Fernando Solanas
After the fall of the military dictatorship in 1983, successive democratic governments launched a series of reforms purporting to turn Argentina into the world's most liberal and prosperous economy. Less than twenty years later, the Argentinians have lost literally everything: major national companies have been sold well below value to foreign corporations; the proceeds of privatizations have been diverted into the pockets of corrupt officials; revised labour laws have taken away all rights from employees; in a country that is traditionally an important exporter of foodstuffs, malnutrition is widespread; millions of people are unemployed and sinking into poverty; and their savings have disappeared in a final banking collapse. The film highlights numerous political, financial, social and judicial aspects that mark out Argentina's road to ruin.
Imagining Argentina (2003)
Directed by Christopher Hampton
Written by Lawrence Thornton (novel) and Christopher Hampton
The film is set in the dark days of the late 1970's, when thousands of Argentineans disappeared without a trace into the generals' prison cells and torture chambers. The role of playwright Carlos Rueda is played by Antonio. When his activist-journalist wife, Cecelia (Emma Thompson), is suddenly taken from him, he discovers a magical gift: In waking dreams, by looking into the eyes of their relatives, he has clear visions of the fates of "los desaparecidos", or "the disappeareds", police prisoners spirited away for questionable offenses, tortured, and usually killed. But Carlos cannot "imagine" what has happened to his own wife. Driven to near madness, his mind cannot be taken away: imagination, stories, and the mystical secrets of the human spirit stay with him.
La Historia Oficial (1985)
Directed by Luis Puenzo
Written by Puenzo and Aida Bortnik
The film is based on the real political events that took place in Argentina after Jorge Rafael Videla's reactionary military junta assumed power on March 24, 1976.


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Don't worry if you missed it. I mean, what do you buy for the drone war that has everything? Yes, the 10-year anniversary of the CIA's drone strikecampaign in northwest Pakistan unsurprisingly passed without mention in Washington, but it has potential lessons for the unfolding deterioration of security in Iraq, as the Islamic State (formerly ISIS or ISIL) continues to seize territory, declaring an Islamic caliphate over portions of Iraq and Syria.
The CIA armed drones program was initially deployed on behalf of one mission -- killing senior members of al Qaeda. But over time, the drones were repurposed for new missions for which they were not originally intended. As McClatchy's Jonathan Landay revealed last year, in May 2007, based upon his reporting from classified CIA documents, the Pakistani Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) requested a drone strike "against an insurgent training camp in the North Waziristan agency after a Pakistani army assault on the compound was repulsed. The Pakistani army sought the strike even though it had been told that drones wouldn't be used to support Pakistani troops in combat." More than one former senior official from the CIA's operations side of the house has told me that the situation presented in Landay's reporting was not the only time that the CIA conducted strikes on behalf of Pakistani security forces.
This mission creep went even further, providing "force protection" by targeting low-level militants who posed a threat to U.S. service members deployed in Afghanistan. Indeed, of the CIA's estimated 372 drone strikes in Pakistan, which killed some 2,800 people, a vast majority were not an effort to eliminate senior al Qaeda members who pose a threat to the U.S. homeland -- which was the very reason armed drones were sent there in the first place.


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Fristfest celebrates spring
Posted April 19, 2010; 12:00 p.m.
Princeton students, faculty, staff and their families are invited to the Frist Campus Center to celebrate spring and the conclusion of the academic year at the annual Fristfest on Thursday, April 29, through Saturday, May 1.
Fristfest kicks off at 4 p.m. April 29 with an outdoor picnic and carnival on the Frist south lawn featuring live entertainment, games and giveaways.
This year's live entertainment lineup features the New York City-based band Dende and Hahahaes (Latin and Afro-beat) and two Princeton student groups, Funkmaster General (R&B and soul) and the Plagiarists (rock and alternative).
The picnic dinner will include grilled gaucho beef sandwiches; beef or cheese empanadas; grilled chicken, sausage or vegetable skewers; Feijoada stew made with either pork or tofu; and free beverages and salads. Free desserts will include banana pie, lime bars, coconut cookies and fresh fruit.
Students with an active meal plan contract can swipe their TigerCard ID on the south lawn to receive food tickets for the picnic dinner. Non-meal plan holders may use cash or Paw Points to purchase $2 food tickets in the Frist Food Gallery. Tickets may be purchased and are valid on April 29 only.
The celebration continues at noon April 30 with the "Iron Tiger Throw Down" culinary competition presented by Dining Services in the Frist Food Gallery. Samples will be provided to audience members, who also will have an opportunity to vote for their favorite recipe.
A "Moonlight Movie" presentation of the horror-comedy film "Zombieland" will take place at 9 p.m. on the south lawn, with free refreshments.
Fristfest concludes May 1 with the Princeton University Wind Ensemble's "Concert Under the Stars" at 9 p.m. on the green in front of 1879 Hall. The concert is cosponsored with the Alcohol Initiative.
For more information -- including a complete schedule, picnic menu and weather-related updates -- visit the Frist website.


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Show Dates: Ongoing
Show Times: 8pm
Age Restriction: 16
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He has a way of making you feel like a curious kid experiencing the intense anticipation of what exciting or tremendously silly object he may pull out of one of his decorated steamer trunks next. Could it be an asthmatic's party horn complete with an inhaler; or slippers with bumpers for those late-night jaunts to the bathroom or kitchen; or the Puff Daddy jacket that doubles as prison wear?
Whatever everyday-object conversion the curly haired, red-headed Carrot Top comes up with, it is sure to make the room erupt into laughter. Carrot Top -- who is part prop comic with his 35 trunks chock-full of his latest ingenious inventions, and part ringmaster of a spectacle of lights, lasers, pyrotechnics, loud music and of course, outstanding humor -- takes audiences on one heck of a wild 90-minute ride whenever he comes to Las Vegas.
Making fun of celebrities, sports figures, musicians and prominent political figures with a rapid-fire delivery, Carrot Top's creative and witty brand of humor focuses on the inane and absurd. Take, for instance, his Whitney Houston microphone with an attached water pipe, his Mark McGwire baseball bat complete with a hollowed-out area for storing steroids, or his Dick Cheney "Operation" game.
Whether he's pulling objects from his "redneck" trunk, which contains items like a Breathalyzer phone and a John Deere graduation cap, or from his "rock" trunk, which holds what he needs to morph into Michael Jackson, Steven Tyler and Bono, Carrot Top's show is full of outrageous comedy and shocking surprises.
"I think the next prop I'm gonna make is a boxing glove with a couple of ears attached to it and call it the 'Mike Tyson Chewing Toy,'" wrote the comic on his website.
Although Carrot Top considers himself a rather strange individual, and indeed he is, it's apparent by his many successes that he has no problem connecting with audiences. Most influenced by such comedian greats as Jonathan Winters, Robin Williams and George Carlin, Carrot Top, while following in some pretty big footsteps, seems to be making his way just fine.


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The 70th Venice International Film Festival, organized by La Biennale di Venezia, will run on Venice Lido from 28th August to 7th September , directed by Alberto Barbera.
The world's oldest festival will be inaugurated by the techno-thriller "Gravity" starring Sandra Bullock and George Clooney as astronauts stranded in outer space.
Twenty films will vie for the coveted Golden Lion, including Terry Gilliam's "The Zero Theorem" starring Christoph Waltz and Matt Demon, Jonathan Glazer's "Under the Skin" featuring Scarlett Johansson, Stephen Frears' "Philomena" with Judi Dench and "Joe" starring Nicolas Cage.
The festival features 53 new feature films, all but two world premieres, with 33 countries represented in the overall selection, which also includes sections on new trends and short films. Five US, four British and three Italian films are competing for the Golden Lion, which will be decided by a jury headed by Oscar-winning director Bernardo Bertolucci.
The festival runs from August 28th and it ends on September 7th with the award ceremony.
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The spacious Alumni Center, opened in 2010, won't hold the entire Keene State alumni family (25,000 strong and counting). But like any family homestead, it is an anchor, meeting place, and focal point for alumni activities and gatherings.
Alumni and guests enter the building through the light-filled reception gallery and lobby. It is an inviting place to meet and mingle with comfortable furniture, wireless access, and a working fireplace. Centennial Hall, and the adjoining terrace, is designed to accommodate Reunion banquets, class meetings, job fairs, events for campus and the community, as well as private events.
The second floor of the building, reached by stairs or elevator, houses the College Advancement Division staff (Parent and Constituent Relations, Development, Advancement Services, and Marketing and Communications).
The Alumni Center is designed with environmentally friendly building materials and enfolds the former Newman Center building into the floor plan. We hope you'll visit soon!
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Top photo: UTSA staff, students, alumni and supporters at Capitol with UTSA President
Ricardo Romo (orange tie) and Sen. Leticia Van de Putte (orange jacket) of San Antonio
Middle photo: UTSA boosters greet Speaker of the House Joe Strauss of San Antonio
Bottom photo: Texas Capitol
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UTSA boosters visit state lawmakers in Austin
By Omar Hernandez
Public Affairs Specialist
(March 19, 2009)--The UTSA Student Government Association (SGA) and Alumni Association partnered March 3 with the UTSA Office of External Affairs to visit the State Capitol to talk about UTSA.
Today's headlines
- La Prensa Foundation is newest member of UTSA Lone Star Society
- UTSA alumna Jordan Kaufmann wins $50K for new stent-graft start-up
- UTSA begins new way-finding sign installation this summer at Main Campus
- USA Today: UTSA long jumper Tyler Williamson rescues three-year-old boy
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The annual trip puts UTSA students and alumni face-to-face with state lawmakers. Just before the UTSA supporters entered the Capitol, they were given pedometers -- a literal way to make each step count through the Capitol as UTSA works toward premier research status. While the day was beautiful and sunny, it was all business for the UTSA group.
"It's more than just a volunteer effort on my behalf and everyone else that came along -- it really is vital to our community," said Danny Zimmerman, UTSA alumnus and president of the UTSA Alumni Association. "South Texas is primed for this and we need it. The alumni and students want to make a difference but with that we need a certain investment from the state."
Zimmerman led the alumni group on the trip and took charge during the opening meetings with legislators. Having made the trip before, he made sure everyone got involved during the day.
After initial nervousness, Rachael Andrews jumped in to crusade for her school on an issue that most state legislators were convinced all students supported.
"It's interesting -- they assume we want a tuition freeze, but they probably don't think about the consequences of that sometimes," said Andrews, a senior education major. "We're a growing university, so, in the long run, it better serves the students to have an increase in tuition and have those funds available to help UTSA and its students."
Aside from a few differences in opinion, the day was mostly a sermon to the choir. Sen. Leticia Van de Putte took time from her busy schedule to meet with the group.
"Everyday that I see a UTSA presence at the Capitol, I'm overjoyed," said Van de Putte. "My responsibility as a senator from San Antonio is to make sure UTSA has the resources it needs to continue its mission. It's so very much appreciated when faculty, staff, students and alumni come because the message needs to get to all of my other colleagues that we need to make the investment in higher education and that it's about the opportunity."
Van de Putte took the group to her office to show them a picture she has on display of a younger UTSA President Ricardo Romo during his track days at UT Austin.
As UTSA advances toward the goal to become the next great Texas university, it can only help to keep the university in the minds of Texas lawmakers. In this year's Capitol visit, UTSA students and alumni helped with 153,482 steps toward that goal.
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Posted April 26, 2007; 06:20 p.m.
Princeton Running Company will expand its current operations at 108 Nassau St. by leasing space at 110 Nassau St. that was formerly leased by Micawber Books.
The University assumed responsibility for identifying a new tenant for this property as part of its efforts to sustain a strong continuing retail presence on Nassau Street following Micawber's closing earlier this spring.
As announced last fall, the University has purchased the former Micawber's property at 112-114 Nassau St. The Princeton University Store and Labyrinth Books@Princeton are currently renovating that space and the adjacent space that was recently vacated by Foot Locker and Children's Place. The U-Store will open a satellite store featuring apparel and insignia merchandise, while also maintaining its current location at 36 University Place as a student-oriented department store. Labyrinth, an independent scholarly and general interest bookstore, also will provide books for courses at the University. Both stores are expected to open in November 2007.
All of these properties will remain on the borough tax rolls.
University Vice President and Secretary Robert Durkee said, "The University became involved in this project for two principal reasons: to encourage an excellent independent scholarly bookstore to open in Princeton following the closing of Micawber's and to sustain an active retail presence on Nassau Street. We are very pleased that the project will allow an existing local retailer to expand, even as it also brings Labyrinth and a satellite location for the U-Store to downtown Princeton."


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bassin' at night...try a crawdaddy, daddy-o
i use a size 6 or 8 crawdad imitation that i ripped off from the Dave's craw pattern...takes about 3 minutes to tie. fish it with a floating line with a long leader. cast to the deep and slowly creep it into the shallows.....killer for summer and autumn smallies here in the bluegrass......swimming leeches work well in just inches of water fished next to rocky points and tree roots
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This thread reminds me of some years ago when my brother and I would fish a pond at night that had some huge bass. We just knew that they were out there, so when the fishing was really good we made an unusual bet: who could cast their popper out into the middle of the midnight fracas and not get a hookup.
Imagine it......creeping a popper along at a death crawl, hoping that the bass won't detect it's presence.....I often pictured an unfortunate soul walking through the valley of death, trying to go unnoticed. Many times we were successful, but when we weren't......well, catching a fish isn't all that bad, is it?
In my pre-flyfishing days I used to do a lot of night fishing for bass. I primarily used a buzzbait, jitterbug or moss rat, but occasionally a regular spinnerbait or even a slug-go was the lure they wanted. Of course, I'd usually start with the topwater lure because I love the explosive strikes -- just gotta be careful setting the hook! Last year was my first year flyfishing and because of my limited casting skills I didn't do a lot of night fishing. I plan to change that this year and will probably become a night person once again. I'm really looking forward to some night time topwater action on the fly rod!
BTW, the mosquitos are usually the worst right around sunset and for the first hour or so of darkness. After that, most of them seem to have gone to bed (or have already eaten or been eaten) and I've found that if I keep moving and avoid turning on any lights they don't seem to bother me too much. I usually don't even need any insect repellant.
Bass at night
I love it too...
I use the swimming mouse fly...
When thet hit the fly, it sounds like a bowling ball dropped into a trash can from a 3rd. story window... :hehe:
The sound can only be muffeled by the slapping of the mosquitoes. :eyecrazy:
night bassin
Anybody else love flyfishing bass with flyrods & poppers at night? Man the way they blast outta the water to kill that fake lil' frog is downright creepy!! lol! I love it. Inky black water, slow chug, chug, chug, pause..KERSPLASSSSSHHH!! Yee Haw is all I can say.
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JACKSON – Mississippi teachers would receive a $5,000 per year pay raise as part of Gov. Phil Bryant's Education Works legislative package thanks to an amendment Monday by Rep. Steve Holland, D-Plantersville.
Even though Holland's amendment passed the House, it isn't likely to survive the budgeting process.
Holland said the pay raise would do more to attract quality teachers than Bryant's Education Works package, which provide funds for scholarships to lure top-performing students to the teaching profession and to teach in low-performing school districts.
Holland's amendment passed 63-47 even though House Education Chair John Moore, R-Brandon, argued the state could not afford it. Moore estimated the pay raise, which would be the first for teachers since 2007, would cost at least $150 million on top of the $12 million cost of the original bill.
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Then we hauled all of our luggage onto the metro to make our way to the Louvre. The metro is not luggage friendly as there are huge sets of stairs everywhere with no elevators in sight and rarely any escalators.
The Louvre is free on the first Sunday of each month so we timed it so we could get in free since we knew we would not get our money's worth in there with such little time to spend. We got there 15 minutes before they opened and got in line. They have a great free service there that allows you to literally check your luggage so you can go explore so we took advantage of that. Since we were there at 9am and had a 2pm flight over an hour away, we didn't have much time at all. So we did the bad tourist thing and just tried to hit the highlights.
We headed towards Winged Victory first. It was sad though because we were passing by tons of amazing art on the way and could only afford a glance. We didn't realize the building itself would be a work of art. Each room was totally ornate and amazing in itself. We finally got to Winged Victory and it was situated at the top of a grand staircase as the only focal point in the room. Wow, this thing was huge! Probably 15 feet high! Think how much higher it would be if it had a head on it. It was amazing to see in person.
Then, of course, we headed to see the Mona Lisa. We had to pass through a room with amazing paintings that were very old and very good. With the massive amount of tourists crowding everything, Mike was shocked to find the very famous painting "Madonna of the Rocks" just standing there by itself. So we got a quick shot of it and were instantly surrounded by trigger finger photographers looking for another find.
We passed through an amazing courtyard with some huge and detailed sculptures.
We finally found the Mona Lisa surrounded by people everywhere. Harmony found an opening in the side and rushed it and was swarmed by people behind her. We took some shots from the side and one of Mike to prove we were there. The painting was surprisingly small. We both expected it to be bigger. Not sure how it became one of the most famous paintings in the world.
What amazed us was the painting on the opposite wall. To say this thing was huge would be an understatement. We didn't take a picture of it but I would estimate it was 20 feet tall by 40 feet wide. This is no exaggeration. It was framed like a regular painting too. We couldn't get close enough to see who painted it but we will certainly look it up online.
We went through another gallery and saw a very large coronation painting that we liked so we took a quick snap of that.
As usual, Mike was the only one following the rules and not using a flash. Therefore, the pictures suck.
Then, we found out that Napoleon used to live in the Louvre (remember, this building is insanely old) so we went to see his apartments. Yeah, "apartments" is probably not the right word. This place was over the top. This guy really did have a complex. Everything is oversized and over done. I mean, just look at his living room and dining room:
Anyway, because this building is so old, so unbelievably massive, and has been added on and rearranged, we got lost very easily. We never had a chance to see the Venus De Milo which we really wanted to see. We both honestly believe that you would need an entire week to see everything in this museum. Imagine only having 1.5 hours. Well, at least we can say we were at the Louvre and can check that one off the very long list of things to see in our lifetime.
After that, we had some great fun navigating more metro lines and RER lines to finally make it to the airport, wait in an unnecessarily long check in line, followed by a long security line only to be paged in French (which was totally awesome) but we still made the flight. The layover in Iceland was in the day time this time so we got a chance to see the beautiful landscape. We definitely regret not doing the original three days there but we also loved London a great deal so we are happy with our choice and have promised to visit Iceland for real some time.
In all, we had an amazing European vacation. Surprisingly, we came back with no souvenirs either for ourselves or others. Each time we looked for them, it was nothing but cheap garbage and we wanted nothing to do with that. No big deal though, we have some great pictures and great memories which is all that matters. We are both happy we did the blog too because it acts as a journal for us to revisit in the future. It will be nice to recount some of the daily activities we took part in years from now. We already revisited the London section and almost forgot about doing a few things.
We hope you all enjoyed virtually vacationing with us. We appreciate you taking the time to read the posts and we appreciate the regular commenters as well.
I can't believe that we were in the famous Louvre this morning and we are at home in CT right now.
Remember, "You don't stop having fun when you get old, you get old when you stop having fun".
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Dimensions Length: 8" (20 cm)
Endangered Status The Red-cockaded Woodpecker is on the U.S. Endangered Species List. It is classified as endangered throughout its range in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia. This species needs old-growth pines for its habitat, and in the 1800s great stands of these trees were felled across the Southeast for lumber. The 20th century saw the development of renewable forestry techniques, and there are now many pinelands, but most of them grow in rows and lack the diversity of the former forests. The Red-cockaded Woodpecker requires trees that are a minimum of 80 to 120 years old, and it will be a long while before it is known whether it will recover.
Habitat Rare resident of mature southeastern pine forests maintained in part by regular natural fires. Habitat loss and degradation has resulted in forest fragmentation and geographical isolation of some populations; vulnerable to local extinction. Its fate mirrors that of its habitat.
Observation Tips Visit suitable habitats and listen for its distinctive call.
Range Mid-Atlantic, Texas, Plains, Florida, Southeast
Voice Utters a squeaky quee'up.
Discussion Ladder-backed woodpecker that is unhelpfully named, since male's red "cockade" is seldom visible in field. Excavates nest hole in mature pine, lives in family groups, and engages in cooperative breeding. Sexes are similar.


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The Miami International Airport K-9 Volunteer Ambassador team of Casey, a 69-pound Golden Retriever and trained therapy dog, and her owner Liz Miller, a former local banking executive and Pinecrest resident, has a long list of accomplishments at MIA: More than one year on the job, putting smiles on thousands of passengers' faces while providing customer service assistance; a fan club of adoring travelers from around the world who keep in touch with Casey through their own web site (www.miami-airport.com/casey.asp), email address (email@example.com) and business cards; international media exposure; and next Tuesday, an appearance on the Travel Channel reality series "Airport 24/7: Miami." Liz and Casey added another accolade to their resumes when they were named MIA Volunteer Ambassadors of the Year at the airport's annual recognition gala dinner on April 25.
At MIA's Volunteer Ambassador Recognition Gala, from left: Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau President and Chief Executive Officer William D. Talbert III; Volunteer Ambassador of the Year Liz Miller; American Airlines Vice President Marilyn DeVoe; Miami-Dade Aviation Department Director Emilio T. González; and K-9 Volunteer Ambassador Casey. To download hi-res photos, go to http://www.miami-airport.com/photos.asp
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Gigapans shot by Kevin G Saunders while traveling around the country. The focus is on big buildings and cityscapes as this is a commercial focus of the studio. Kevin is available for commissionings of the largest buildings in the country and beyond.


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The do's and don'ts of growing the cool-weather loving plant
{Genus: Diascia Species: capensis }
Brown-thumbed gardener seeks dreamy container plant. Colorful, dainty spring to winter blooms preferred. Must mingle well with other flora, can take sun or mild shade, doesn't drink too much, and can thrive on benign neglect. Lush looks, availability, and—let's face it—a cheapo pricetag preferred.
Diascia. She's a verdant, low-maintenance, nearly all-season annual that blooms her little heart out several times a year. Want to learn more? Read on for her vitals and how to get along great with this cool-weather lovin' catch.
Origins: South Africa Height: About 10 inches tall Width: About 20 inches wide Foliage: Solid green Soil Preference: Easily draining soil (no acidic preference) Silhouette: Dome or mound Watering: Lightly moist soil Sun: Enjoys full sun to light shade Posse: Snails and slugs are fans Alias: Twinspur
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Diascia makes a great mounding groundcover, too. Plant in full sun (rock gardens are welcome), about 10 inches apart. Diascia is a great choice for Charleston window boxes for their rapid, verdant growth and cheery color. Pair Diascia With…
- Trailers: Bacopa, ivy, vinca
- Low- (to medium) riders: Alyssum, pansies, strawflower
- Tall dudes: Purple fountain grass, snapdragons
Diascia Dos & Don'ts
Do: Plant in fall or spring. Don't: Deadhead blooms. Instead, wait for all to wither then cut plant back to base to encourage new growth and repeat blooming. Cycle should continue until the first hard frost. Do: Cover the plant or bring indoors when hard frost threatens. With proper care, diascia can last through winter if the temps are mild enough. Do: Fertilize monthly or seasonally if planted in a shallow-root container. Don't: Overwater. Standing water is the kiss of death for diascia, so give her a well-drained container and don't overdo the watering. Do: Keep her roots covered. A light mulch covering (pine straw works) keeps soil from getting too hot or too cold. Don't: Let her bake. Even though diascia digs sunshine, protect her roots if she becomes your summer container star, too, by placing her vessel in light shade.
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Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Depression & Gluten, A reader's success story
The devastation such symptoms cause to not only the patient but their family is difficult to measure. Yet the dramatic results when the correct solution is implemented are a joy to behold!
Enjoy this success story:
Hi there,
I have been gluten-free for two weeks.
Within the first few days, I no longer suffered from depression, panic attacks, anxiety and obsessive compulsive disorder.
In the past my thoughts raced constantly and I found it impossible to withstand noise of any kind - even a radio.
Now my mind is clear, I can tolerate noise more easily, my spots are decreasing. (I cut out both sugar and milk from my diet last year, but the spots still stayed).
I had no abdominal pains or issues - only mental health issues.
To go from deeply unhappy to very well within a matter of days is truly remarkable.
My friend's son has autism and she has him on a gluten-free diet. Within two weeks, his headbanging stopped completely and his emotional outbursts decreased.
You probably hear anecdotal evidence on a regular basis, but I wanted to share with you, just how remarkable 'the freedom of being gluten-free' truly is.
I am excited about your blog - because it articulates the problem with gluten so well, which makes it easier for me to understand and to describe to others.
I would love to find ways of encouraging and promoting the awareness of the link between gluten and depression - if you have any ideas, please let me know.
In deepest appreciation for the work you do, with your words of confidence, passion and hope in your articles.
Thank you for your common sense!
Best wishes,
To your good health,
Dr Vikki Petersen
Founder of HealthNOW Medical Center
Co-author of "The Gluten Effect"
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- AKLAP said...
It was nice to hear your story of success, keep up the good work!
Have you considered joining a local celiac/gluten-free support group or even online discussion boards? No only will that help you in your journey, you might be an inspiration to others in the same situation.
If there's depression support group in your area, you might consider asking them if you could share your story with the group.
Good luck in your journey to gluten-freedom! It's a path that's not always easy, but it's always worth the effort.
- Anne said...
Hi MR - I love hearing success stories and thank you for sharing yours. I am also glad to hear your friend's son is doing well too.
I have been GF for over 6 yrs now and my depression is gone. I did not even know how depressed I was until I went GF.
You say you have been GF for 2 weeks. Most find there is a bit of a learning curve for the GF lifestyle. Hang in there, it is worth sticking with the diet. It will get easier with time too. I agree with Al, getting involved with an online and/or local support group can help.
Well wishes.
- loveandlight said...
Thank you so much for your encouragement. I really appreciate your kindness. The depression support groups is a great idea - thank you! Best wishes. M.R.


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Endeh-Lio people
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Male ancestor figure
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19th-early 20th century
89.0 (h) x 24.5 (w) x 24.5 (d) cm
Purchased 2008
National Gallery of Australia, Canberra
In central Flores, standing wooden figures represent the founding ancestors from whom the nobility claim descent. Called ana deo, children of the gods, the sculptures are placed in shrines with the clan's sacred heirlooms which include textiles, gold and ivory tusks. Shown naked, the figures' genitalia evokes ongoing fertility. This male ancestor, with large nose, sunken eyes and small mouth, is adorned in thick bracelets and sleek headdress, his upturned palms invite offerings.


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First things first, a disclaimer: I have been an advisory board member for the Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art since the days when it was a hidden gem tucked away in the College of Charleston's Simons Center for the Arts. But, as I once told Halsey director Mark Sloan, that's not the impetus for our coverage of the institution. No, the little gallery that could deserves to be seen again and again for the eye-opening, jaw-dropping, and at times challenging artwork it has exhibited over the years. Some personal favorites include the "Force of Nature" installations by 10 Japanese artists (2006); Nick Cave's mesmerizing "Soundsuits" (2010), Aggie Zed's fantastical sculptures, sketches, and paintings (2012); the painstaking beauty of Motoi Yamamoto's salt installation, "Return to the Sea" (2012); and last year's standout "Rebound" with its astounding mixed-media pieces created from books and magazines. The curatorial staff wows us time and time again.
This year marks the 30th anniversary for the Halsey, and later this month a monumental exhibition will celebrate the milestone. "The Insistent Image" showcases works by Jasper Johns, who was reared in South Carolina and has ties to the Lowcountry, and Charleston's own Shepard Fairey. In her cover story (and don't you love that cover?!), "The Insistent Artists: A Halsey Homecoming", contributing editor Stephanie Hunt connects the dots between these two artists—both known for their appropriation and examination of familiar images—as well as gallery namesake and artist William Halsey. It's a fascinating interweaving of stories and influences, all based right here in Charleston.
Although Johns has been invited to the opening and ensuing events, it's not likely the reclusive artist will attend. However, I do know that Fairey is homeward bound and slated to give a special lecture at the Charleston Music Hall as well as create four officially sanctioned public works around town. With all this and the whirlwind of Spoleto and Piccolo Spoleto festivities, May is promising to be a spectacular time for the arts in Charleston.
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*please* can't we simply prevent duplicate story postings in the advogato software! computers are good at that kind of thing.
Joined the EFF using paypal today with the "DMCA" listed as the reason. (thanks for the reminder in someone elses diary, I had been meaning to do that).
Also sent a suggestion to paypal: I would like a way to show proof of payment to third parties. (so that Alice can prove to prove to Cathy that she paid Bob).
It could be done either requiring Cathy to be a paypal user (they would like that I'm sure) or alternatively to anyone not even being a user by making the page a "one-shot" that after the viewer clicks a "confirm that i have read the proof" button it goes away [so that one proof couldn't be used multiple times].
I suggested it for the purpose of selling items saying "proceeds will be donated to the EFF" (or charity of choice that accepts paypal). That way buyers could be sent proof of the truth in that statement.
The alternative "fun" use would be for thugs to get proof from you that you made your weekly blackmail payment to the thug's boss.
Mojonation and freenet both have the advantage of content being addressed by secure hashes. The only thing that would need to be signed (if you actually implementing signing) are the indexes that list what the hash ids needed to get the packages are.
yippee, its been a while in the making - we "shipped" a new version 0.970 of mojonation today.
i went for a bike ride in the morning after dropping my car off for its regular service & smog. i (foolishly:) volunteered to go on a 40 mile morning ride with a friend in a couple days, i need to build up my endurance again.
xgavin pointed out a nice article on irc: Robert C Martin on expressiveness and language choice. Of course I call it good because it pretty much sums up a lot of what I believe. :)
PlayStation 2's are evil, they take up too much time. My roommate won one from a radio station last week. Oh darn. :)
Released a new version of the python interface to BerkeleyDB 3.1 today. It now works with python 1.5.2 and 1.6 out of the box. Get py-bsddb3 2.2.0 here.
I am very happy with the python distutils package. I just converted py-bsddb3 to use it. I have noticed the roughness around the edges in terms of unimplemented or undocumented features but the code is easy enough to read to quickly figure out what it can currently do. (though I do have to say I prefer undocumented features to unimplemented but documented features!)
(sigh) I should join the python-dev mailing list. For a while py-bsddb3 was being considered for addition to the next python release but I haven't been able to follow up on that. Someone even started creating an un-swigified version that I should try and make time to follow up on.
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It just occurred to me that this might be a good place to search.. I need a roommate to share my 2 bedroom apartment in Mountain View, CA. If you're interested, email me at greg at krypto.org or give me a call at 650-965-7218. -greg
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This "alancoxonachip.com" thing is annoying. I had to lookup how to add unblock rules to junkbuster (add ~advogato.*.* to my /etc/junkbuster/blockfile after the ad.*.* line) as well as add the new host to my allowable outgoing cookies list. Why the change?!?
I've been working -way- too much in the past month (you can check the cvs logs for proof!). Mojo Nation is coming along and is starting to actually work the way we had in mind. Much more work remains to be done (as always).
New HTML Parser: The long-awaited libxml2 based HTML parser code is live. It needs further work but already handles most markup better than the original parser.
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Family: Ambystomidae, Mole Salamanders view all from this family
Description Characteristically tiny head and mouth. Blackish-brown above with greyish yellow patches. Underside black with light flecks. 15 coastal grooves.
Dimensions 11-18cm. (4 1/2-7")
Breeding Breeds january through April. Up to 700 eggs in a clutch, laid in small clusters on grass and flat stones.
Habitat Pine woodland and deciduous forest and tailgrass prairies. Also in farming areas and near streams and ponds.
Range From Ohio through to the Gulf across to Kansas. Also Oaklahoma and Texas.
Discussion A shy creature it will share breeding pools with larger Marbled and spotted Salamaders. When disturbed it will wave its tail.


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As of episode 8: Currently, it is a love-hate relationship. I love the show, but I really hate it. I'm always really hoping that this week, things will finally work out between Sawako and Kazehaya, but I've had my hope crushed too many times. Now, instead of being hopeful, I am most often cynical, I find myself thinking, how are things going to be screwed up this week? Even my boyfriend agrees, the show is great, but it's almost torture to watch it week after week. I just really hope that it works out in the end. Update: So, I just watched episode 9 and I'm really excited for the... See full review
This is one of the few shows that really ends the way I would like to see it end. It follows the characters all the way through to the end and I couldn't be happier. If you're looking for a show that takes the plot beyond the point where so many other shows like it stop, this is anime will become a favorite. If I hadn't known that the show has 25 episodes, I would've thought that it was going to end at episode 14. It was also a nice change of pace because unlike so many other animes with romance, the guy wasn't the one who was head-over-heels for the girl. I don't know about you... See full review


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Travel Guide of London, Greater London for: K West Hotel & SpaLondon, Greater London, England
London Summary
- Landmarks like Buckingham Palace, the London Eye, the Tower of London, and Westminster Abbey
- Beauty -- everything from stunning Georgian architecture to scenic parks and wildlife sanctuaries
- Lots of free activities: popular art galleries, major museums, the Changing of the Guard, Westminster Abbey, and more
- Melting pot for diverse cultures and ethnicities -- South Asians, Pakistanis, Black Africans, African-Caribbeans, Bangladeshis, Americans, Chinese -- the list goes on!
- Historic sites like the Churchill War Rooms, where the British High Command congregated during World War II
- Many options for book worms, including Europe's largest bookshop, book markets, second-hand shops, and chains
- Top-notch pubs -- high-end bars like Blue Bar in Wilton Place as well as rough-around-the-edges dive bars like Slim Jim's Liquor Store
- Charming cobble-stoned streets, with trendy boutiques hidden in between historic walls
- Various "vibes" from diverse districts -- trendy Shoreditch, goth Camden, artsy Hampstead, posh Knightsbridge
- Easy access to other European countries via Eurorail
- Fresh-air parks like Regents Park and Hampstead Heath -- ideal for afternoon strolls and morning exercise
- Gloomy, cold, and damp weather
- Expensive
- Some crime -- best to avoid open spaces late at night (such as parks)
- Sometimes delayed public transit
What It's Like
London, considered one of the world's most vibrant and multicultural cities, also happens to carry a reputation for being rainy, and a public-transit rider's nightmare. But like most of the greats, this city's best qualities lie in its history, culture, and activities.
As the largest city in Western Europe, London remains a global capital of fashion, finance, politics, and trade.
- Landmarks like Buckingham Palace, the London Eye, the Tower of London, and Westminster Abbey are must-sees.
- Definitely make a point to see some of London's outstanding collection of museums, like the Natural History Museum, National Gallery, Tate Britain, British Museum, and the Victoria and Albert Musuem. The best part is -- most of them are free!
- On nice days, London's many parks sprinkled throughout the city are the place to be. Hyde Park is especially popular for afternoon picnics and evening dinners. St. James Park's romantic gardens are ideal for mid-morning strolls. Richmond Park -- a massive, green open space -- is a great park for cycling.
- London has some of the best entertainment options in the world. The live music scene is massive, ranging from indie bands to world-renown musicians playing at the largest venues. The West End of London attracts many a theatre lover.
Where to Stay
- Although rooms are traditionally expensive, some of the best value hotels can be found in Bloomsbury, a mainly quiet district with a number of historic homes. Other semi-wallet-friendly but worth-it options would be Paddington and Bayswater -- northwest of the city's heart. These areas have recently undergone some renovation and change, and decent hotels can be found just a short walk away from the new Heathrow Express train station.
- If price isn't a concern, Kensington, one of London's most polished areas, offers visitors the glitz and glam of the true cosmopolitan lifestyle. Home to some of London's finest museums, Kensington is a great option for those seeking a high-end experience.
- London's gay village lies in Soho, a highly-concentrated clump of chic restaurants, clubs, and cafes east of Hyde Park.
- Visitors looking to dive into entertainment and shopping may want to look for lodging in in Covent Garden, which incorporates some of London's "theatreland."
- Business travelers will probably want to stay in or near The City of London -- the city's historic core, and the heart of London's financial sector.


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Family: Thraupidae, Tanagers view all from this family
Description ADULT MALE BREEDING Has bright red body plumage with black wings and tail. Bill is relatively stout and color varies from pink to gray. ADULT MALE NONBREEDING (sometimes seen in fall) Recalls breeding male, but red elements of plumage become yellowish green. ADULT FEMALE Has yellowish green plumage overall, with darker wings and tail. IMMATURE Recalls adult female, but wings and tail of immature male are much darker than those of immature female.
Dimensions Length: 7 1/2" (19 cm)
Habitat Common summer visitor (mainly May-Aug) to deciduous woodland; winters mainly in South America.
Observation Tips Easy to overlook, so listen for its song.
Range Mid-Atlantic, Eastern Canada, Texas, Southwest, Florida, California, Rocky Mountains, New England, Great Lakes, Plains, Southeast, Western Canada
Voice Song is a series of five or six shrill, whistled phrases; call is a tongue-smacking tchh-brrr.
Discussion Wonderfully colorful, but easy to overlook when perched in dappled foliage, and because it often favors tree canopy for feeding. Combination of bright red body plumage and black wings and tail make male unmistakable. Sexes are dissimilar.


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Topics: "Superior Mayor Bruce Hagen" & "Minnesota Legislative Preview"
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Guests: Bruce Hagen, Mayor of Superior; Sen. Roger Reinert, DFL-Duluth; Rep. Kerry Gauthier, DFL-Duluth


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William Dean Chocolates featured in Tampa Bay magazine — Nov. 2009
Largo, FL, Nov. 2010—In a feature story titled "The Perfect Gift", readers of the Nov./Dec. 2009 issue of Tampa Bay magazine were deliciously introduced to William Dean Chocolates. Dubbed as the perfect gift for anyone, the artistic creations of owner/chef/artist Bill Brown were lauded not only for their unique and flavorful tastes but also for their visual appeal—a multi-sensory approach the Brown uses with each creation.
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