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GULF SHORES, Ala. – On the final day of competition at the 2014 NAIA Outdoor Track and Field National Championships, Oregon Tech Sophomore Paul Adams (pictured on the right) hit All-American status as he finished 4th in the 5K final. Kirby Garlitz survived tough conditions to finish in the 17th position in the Marathon as he was the only runner to finish from the Cascade Conference.
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Adams (Klamath Falls, Ore) ran the 5K race in 14:49.97 just, 8 seconds behind the winner Sam Atkin of Lewis-Clark who won the event in 14:41.96. Adams' time also sets a new school record and personal best, beating his old school record set last year by more than 10 seconds.
High temperatures and even higher humidity caused 18 of 47 racers to drop out of Saturday's Marathon including Hustlin' Owls Scott Minor and all the other competitors from the Cascade Conference except for Garlitz. Tech's Garlitz finished in a time of 2:53.13, 24 minutes behind the winner Arya Bahreini of Oklahoma City who finished in 2:29.06. Garlitz finishes his career as Oregon Tech's All-Time best finisher in the Marathon with a time of 2:39.22, a time he set in last year's National Championships. Minor dropped out of the race after the 21st mile and finishes his OIT career as Tech's All-Time leader in the 10K, 2nd All-Time in the Marathon and 3rd All-Time in the Half Marathon.
On Day 2, Tech's Kassi Conditt came up a little short in her attempt to reach All-American status as the senior from La Pine, Oregon missed the finals by 1 and ½ feet. Conditt's best throw of the day came on her 3rd attempt as she reached 13.43m or 44-00.75. Conditt ends her career as Oregon Tech's All-Time best in the shot with a school record of 13.99m 45-10.75 ahead of Brianne Kenyon with 42-10.25.
On Day 1, Oregon Tech's Joelle Swanson (Grants Pass, Ore.) hit a throw of 44.78 m 146'-11' a distance that clinched her 3rd place while setting a new PR by more than 2 feet, as she became only the 2nd Lady Owl to become a Three Time All – American, joining fellow Javelin thrower Michelle Klaja. Klaja is 2nd all time at OIT with a throw of 151-01 with Sarah Shelb holding the Tech Javelin record with a throw of 155-10 back in 2010.
Swanson finished 7 ½ feet ahead of the 4th place finisher, Christine Austin, of British Columbia , in the event won by Concordia(Neb.) Sophomore Elizabeth King with a toss of 164-08. Emma Buchholz of Concordia (Ore.) rounded out the top 4 with a throw of 45.57m 149-06 edging Swanson by 2 feet -7 inches for 2nd place.


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It was my wife, Marianne Berardi, who first saw the letters. We were looking at a reproduction of Jackson Pollock's breakthrough work, Mural, an 8-by 20-foot canvas bursting with physical energy that, in 1943, was unlike anything seen before.
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The critic Clement Greenberg, Pollock's principal champion, said he took one look at the painting and realized that "Jackson was the greatest painter this country has produced." A Museum of Modern Art curator, the late Kirk Varnedoe, said Mural established Jackson Pollock as the world's premier modern painter.
I was researching a book about Pollock's lifelong relationship with his mentor, Thomas Hart Benton, the famed regionalist and muralist, when I sat puzzling over a reproduction of Mural after breakfast one morning with Marianne, herself an art historian. She suddenly said she could make out the letters S-O-N in blackish paint in the upper right area of the mural. Then she realized JACKSON ran across the entire top. And finally she saw POLLOCK below that.
The characters are unorthodox, even ambiguous, and largely hidden. But, she pointed out, it could hardly be random coincidence to find just those letters in that sequence.
I was flabbergasted. It's not every day that you see something new in one of the 20th century's most important artworks.
I'm now convinced that Pollock wrote his name in large letters on the canvas—indeed, arranged the whole painting around his name. As far as I can tell, no one has previously made this assertion. Nor is there evidence that Pollock himself, who was loath to talk about his art and left behind few written records, ever mentioned this coded gesture.
I've shared my theory with several Pollock experts. They've had mixed reactions, from "no way" to "far-fetched" to "maybe."
"It's feasible," says Sue Taylor, an art historian at Portland State University, who has studied Pollock's 1942 canvas Stenographic Figure, which includes written symbols. "Pollock would often begin with some sort of figurative device to which he would then respond—and eventually bury under layers of paint. Letters and numbers, moreover, frequently appear in works of the early 1940s."
It may not be possible to answer the question definitively unless scientists use X-ray scanning or some other method to trace which pigments were put down first. At the moment there are no plans to do such an analysis.
If my theory holds up, it has many implications. Mural, commissioned by the collector Peggy Guggenheim for her New York City apartment, is the stuff of legend. Owned by the University of Iowa since Guggenheim donated it in 1948, the painting is said to be worth $140 million. (A later Jackson Pollock painting, Number 5, 1948, reportedly sold in 2006 for $140 million—the highest price ever paid for a work of art.) Mural is so central to the Pollock mystique that in the 2000 movie Pollock, the artist (played by Ed Harris), having stared perplexedly at a giant empty canvas for months, executes Mural in a single session the night before it's due to be delivered. That (standard) version of events, originally advanced by Pollock's wife, the artist Lee Krasner, reinforces the image of Pollock as an anguished, spontaneous genius. But the art critic Francis V. O'Connor has debunked the story, saying Pollock probably executed Mural during the summer of 1943, not in one night in late December.

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As hinted at last post, TUG has awarded me a grant to complete and release Inconsolata, the monospace design I'm working on. Go take another look - all of ASCII is complete now (but will certainly be refined over time), and there's an OpenType download for Mac and Win readers out there (this should answer fxn's difficulties with trying it).
I find that, of all potentially relaxing creative activities, I enjoy font design the most. I've tried learning some musical instruments, drawing and painting (including a couple classes at Berkeley), and a few other things, but usually I'm just not that good at it. Or, sometimes, it feels like I could do good stuff but it takes a lot of mental effort and concentration. I find that I can draw a glyph or two even when I'm feeling cranky or tired, or that my mind is just not working. I expect to be spending more time on fonts.
The nature of collaboration in free software
I'm often disappointed or frustrated by the lack of collaboration I often feel in the free software community. Of course, a good deal of the fault lies with myself - given any kind of tension or conflict, my natural reaction is to go into hiding. I simply don't have the characteristics you'd find in a natural-born leader.
But one of the best things about free software is that it often lets collaboration happen in roundabout ways. Take my work about five years ago on watercolor simulation. I wrote some code and posted it, and have been thinking on and off since then about how to optimize the algorithms so you can get real-time performance on standard hardware. But I've never actually done that, or packaged up the code I have into a real, usable painting app.
Now, it looks like somebody else is. I got an email today from Bart Coppens asking license clarification to use my code in Krita, which looks like it's developing into a real contender in the space occupied now by Corel (formerly Fractal Design) Painter.
Of course, there is more than a bit of irony here, as some would argue that the development work put into Krita could have been better spent adding similar features to Gimp. But it just doesn't work that way - there's nobody paying the Krita people to do that, and no doubt they're having more fun doing things their own way. There are always decisions to be made differently - choice of programming language, for one thing, so that letting code adapt and even be rewritten is usually the most realistic way to let it live.
I think the same can be said of much of my free software work. Libart isn't being developed, but projects like Cairo and Inkscape are that much richer for having had Libart as a model. That's not hugely gratifying (especially when there are Advogato posts gloating about what a great thing it is to switch from Libart), but all in all it's a contribution I can be happy about.


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According to Harrison County Sheriff's Office, the body of a white female who was found near Interstate 20 Monday has been identified.
The victim is Lilllian Desiree Descoteau, age 51. The Texas driver's license that was issued to her listed an address in Irving, Texas, as her residence.
Until a complete ruling on the cause of death has been determined, officials are still investigating this case as a homicide. On Monday, Descoteau's body was discovered on an entrance ramp to Interstate 20 off of Farm to Market 450 in Hallsville. Two truck drivers traveling eastbound on Interstate 20 pulled over near FM 450 to inspect their tires. After pulling over, the drivers spotted something just off to the side of the roadway. Upon closer inspection, they realized it was the body of a white female lying on her back with short blonde hair wearing only a light-blue pullover. Officials believe her body had only been there for a few hours.
Investigators are asking for anyone who may have had any contact with the victim, or may have seen her at any location, to please contact the Harrison County Sheriff's Office. All information will be considered confidential or information may be given anonymously to Crimestoppers at 903-935-9969.
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That's what happens when you hang around on the computer with this lively bunch !!!!!
Welcome to the Quilting Board!
That's what happens when you hang around on the computer with this lively bunch !!!!!
Life is full of many pieces- why not quilt?
WOW! Good Job!
Once upon a time~
There was enough time~DD
rolling along here at a low rate of speed.
Goodness...do you ever sew? That is awesome!
"You must do the thing you think you cannot do"....E. Roosevelt
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going to change your screen name to luv to post
When do you have time to quilt?
LyndaWhen a dying man asked his pastor "How long does it take to die?" his pastor's heartfelt reply was "A lifetime." Live life to the fullest, but stop now and then to enjoy the sunset.
Thought I'd post something just to see how many I have.
Whoa, I've got a long way to go . . .
What do you win by posting so much? just courious?


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I am continuing my 3 3/4" vehicle thread series.
This will discuss ONLY the vehicle in the title of the thread (in this case a Big Slave-One From AOTC).
I will cover several unmade vehicles for the action figures per week, choosing them from a rotating schedule through the movies and the Expanded Universe.
I'll order it TPM, AOTC, ROTS, ANH, ESB, ROTJ, EU, and then keep going back through the order in that manner.
So here I'm only asking you if you'd buy a Big Slave-One from AOTC?
I would assume that Hasbro would make a Boba Fett repaint from ESB for certain once they had this mold.
However, noting that ESB is more popular than AOTC, making Boba's ship first might be the last thing they want to do.
Sell Jango's first and wait several years before issuing Boba's. People unable to wait will buy Jango's paint scheme and even customize it if they are so inclined. But as a corporatation, Hasbro wants to sell as many products as it can. Not having to re-tool a big ship like this and being able to sell it twice (to some) will be a great bonus to them, encouraging them to make this ship.
Many of you own both 3 3/4" characters' ships.
This ship would have to be based on the Expanded Universe designs shown in Incredible Cross-Sections. Except for the cockpit, the interior of Slave-One has never been seen on film.
Rotating wings, rotating cannons on the lower end point of the ship, a pop-out double-barrel laser blaster, and a pop-out missile launcher are definite movie-viewed accessories.
The cockpit should hold 3-4 at least. As a Mandalorian assault ship, there would be a pilot, a navigator, a communications officer, and the commander up in the cockpit of each craft.
I don't think a rotating cockpit is really part of the actual ship's design, but was only a feature of the toys (vintage and Galactic Heroes).
There should be at least two prisoner cages aboard for live captures, and maybe a stasis coffin that comes out of the wall for "proof of a kill." There should be probably two bunk beds aboard for crew use. And there should be storage where Han Solo frozen in carbonite could be stored when the ship belongs to Boba.
Another launching speederbike is a confirmed EU feature that should be included.
What else could the ship do? Well the sliding-out boarding ramp and removeable pannel for interior play both need to be there. Also, the cockpit glass should probably open like Jango Fett's ship's current incarnation.
So do you want this made?
What pricepoint do you see it being issued at?
How do you think it would sell if produced?
Are you going to support the large vehicle at its original MSRP? Especially if they release Jango's ship first, say in 2011 and Boba's repaint doesn't come out until like 2013 or something?
If you'd wait for a Boba repaint and the Star Wars Legacy / Vintage-Style Modern line becomes further unstable, could you live without at least having the Jango Fett paint scheme?
Finally, I know I polled for the podracers separately, but they are different molds altogether. This is the exact same ship - even in SW fiction - just repainted (probably as Jango had a Lt. rank and Boba earned his Capt. rank somehow). But do you want a separate ESB poll to ask the same question about Boba's ship, or will this one poll suffice for a Big Slave-One?


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I've been wondering if I should pop this $50+ playset onto my Christmas list this year, but I can't seem to find any pictures or reviews of it (even on He-Man.org....maybe I'm just not looking well enough). I have seen it in stores, but I never gave a really good look, and with my decision not to get the Star Wars Arena Playset, I wanted to be sure about Grayskull before I ask for it.
If anyone has this, what's it like? Is it worth the price? Is it any fun? Does it really look like the castle from the new cartoon?
Also, any pictures would be appreciated...maybe some from the back and whatnot.
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Hi Folks,
So after the death of my favorite 4 grown up goldfish friends, I turned all my attention to my fancy Goldfish tank. 6 of them live healthy n happy, I hope they continue to do so.
i have a heater in the tank, during winter so that I could keep the temperature 68-70. Now since its summer and I live in a second floor apartment, the temperature keeps varying alot, especially when I switch on and off the AC. is there a heater where I can keep the temperature constant? i have a top fin and fluval heater from the other tank as well, but both work only if the temp goes below the mark.
please let me know..45gallon
Plants: Anacharis, Amazon Sword
Fish: 4 Comet Goldfish
4 Corydora Catfish
Not so sure about the temp requirements for GF.
Looking at your sig, I am assuming that you are keeping the GF's and the Cories in the same tank. If that is so you need to be keeping the water at tropical temps for the cories.
Of course I see in your post that you say you have 6 fancy goldfish in one tank so maybe you just haven't updated your sig or something.
I'm not sure here, but I think tank size is probably going to be abigger issue for you than temp. 6 GF in one tank (45g?) is a lot from what I have read on the forum.130g: 4 Angelfish, 2 Roseline Sharks, 12 Conga Tetras, 5 Kuhli Loaches, 1 Otocinslus, 1 Corydora
Although goldfish are called coldwater fish, they can take a wide range of temps, maintaining a consistent temp is what's most important. Lower temps will slow down their metabolism...... so for example, they'll grow more slowly and require less food. Higher temps will increase their metabolism and they'll grow faster an need more food. Also, colder water holds more dissolved oxygen than warmer water, so in higher temps it's even more important to have good surface aggitation to increase the dissolved oxygen.Julie
Dog, cat, cockatiel, 4 budgies, & many fishies
tank 1 - goldfish & white clouds
tank 2 - betta, neon tetras, khuli loaches, & Bob the Bristlenose
Good points but not exactly the question.
What you could do is see what the max temp is in the water before you switch on the ac and how quickly it goes down to what.
so, get a notebook and do some testing. Moment A. temp. Switch on the AC and measure the water every 30 minutes and record that. I'm willing to bet the difference isn't as big as you might think. 45 gallons of water takes time to heat and cool in response to ambient temperature.
Let's say your tank hits 78 just before you switch on the ac and then gradually goes to 72 during the day. A possible solution is to set your heaters on 74. That would give you a slight chance of only 4 degres which is not much of an issue.My 33 gallon/125 liter tank. My photography on flickr.
Heaters only heat the water ;-) so if the water gets warmer than the temp setting, it will just turn off.
I agree about the tank being small. I know my 45 was 3 feet long - I would feel better about keeping them in a 4 foot tank.
Last edited by jaysee; 06-17-2013 at 10:43 AM.125 - BGK, pictus cats, silver dollars, kissing gouramis, palmas bichir, delhezi bichir
125 - Red severum, bolivian rams, Turquoise rainbows, irian red rainbows, loaches (angelicus, zebra, kuhli and horseface), plecos (BN, RL and clown), denison barbs, pearl gouramis
90 - Congo tetras, african knife, elephant nose, spotted ctenopoma, upside down cats
QTs - 29, 20H, 20L, 10
:) My point was that if you're going to add a heater, realize that additional water aggitation (increased dissolved oxygen) might be a good thing to do...... and why.... if not already being done.Julie
Dog, cat, cockatiel, 4 budgies, & many fishies
tank 1 - goldfish & white clouds
tank 2 - betta, neon tetras, khuli loaches, & Bob the Bristlenose
thanks guys for the replies..
for the clarification - I just have 6 fancy goldfish now, in a 60g tank. i would like them to grow slowly.
like one of you mentioned, i see increased metabolism in them when its really hot. the weather in northeast has been crazy and there r days when im out of town during the weekends, probably 3 days..
i would like to maintain the temp at 72-70. is there a device for that, rather than a heater?45gallon
Plants: Anacharis, Amazon Sword
Fish: 4 Comet Goldfish
4 Corydora Catfish
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If you want to cool the water ....have lots of surface agitation and point a fan at the surface. That will bring down your temp.
Temperature doesn't control goldfish growth. They will grow a lot in the first year and will continue to grow more slowly afterwards. My 1 inch GF is now 5 inches and very round. There is no way to slow growth.
You will be over stocked within a certain period of time. I have 5 GF in 120g and my nitrates rise to 20/40 pmm in one week. So test your water for nitrates regularly and do WC when needed. Otherwise the nitrates will cause organ damage, fin riot and death. You might want to plan to move into a bigger tank with time.
0You can see a few chillers here.
Still, I don't think you need a chiller. As talldutchie mentioned, a 60g tank will take a long time to change temperatures, so your variations may not be as big as you think. Letting your tank vary slightly is probably not a problem, but I will let others more knowledgeable than me chime in on this one. Goldfish are usually kept in ponds and are exposed to wide temperature swings during the year with no problems. If you are set on keeping your tank at 72 degrees, then you might try some "low tech" solutions like the ones funfin suggested. But keep in mind, lots of people keep goldfish with no temperature control at all.
Of course, another answer would be to turn your A/C unit on earlier, to prevent the room getting that warm in the first place. More expensive in the long term because of electricity bills, perhaps, but effective


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Health technology for developing areas is topic, March 7
Posted March 1, 2006; 11:44 a.m.
Christopher Elias, president of an international nonprofit agency that seeks technological solutions to improving health in developing regions, will speak at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 7, in the Friend Center Auditorium.
Elias has been president of PATH, a Seattle-based organization, since 2000. In January, the Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship named Elias "social entrepreneur of the year" for the United States.
Elias's talk is part of the new "Technology for Developing Regions" lecture series funded by a Princeton Institute for International and Regional Studies (PIIRS) grant to the School of Engineering and Applied Science. The grant will enable the school to explore new technologies that are appropriate for developing regions and eventually will fund graduate fellowships and fieldwork.
"One of the startling realizations for us is how many people are working on these kinds of technologies without knowing about the work that others are doing in the same area," said Margaret Martonosi, associate dean of academic affairs in the engineering school and professor of electrical engineering. "The lecture series will help crystallize a community that is already forming here in the EQuad."
Martonosi spearheaded the proposal for the PIIRS grant along with Michael Celia, chair of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, and Daniel Rubenstein, chair of the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology.


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The towns of Winter Park and Fraser are situated in a high mountain park at elevations of over 8,800 feet. Three wilderness areas, Indian Peaks, Byers Peak and Vasquez, and Arapahoe National Forest surround these two towns. Rocky Mountain National Park is nearby with 265,727 acres of natural land and wildlife habitat.
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Established in 1915, Rocky Mountain National Park showcases the living grandeur of the Rocky Mountains. Elevations in the park range from 8,000 feet in wet, grassy valleys to 14,259 feet at the weathered top of Long's Peak. A visit to the park offers opportunities for countless breathtaking experiences and adventures. Wildlife such as elk, mule deer, moose, bighorn sheep, black bears, coyotes, cougars, eagles, hawks and scores of smaller animals is in abundance. Summer splashes the towering mountains, steep hillsides, and distant valleys with a gorgeous array of colors. Bring your camera and delight in the numerous photographic opportunities. Hike, backpack, fish or horseback ride in scenic splendor. Other park activities include fly fishing, bird watching, camping, wildlife viewing, and wildflower hikes. Drive to the Continental Divide on the awe-inspiring Trail Ridge Road. Trail Ridge Road is Rocky Mountain National Park's heavily traveled highway to the sky. The road covers 48 scenic miles between Grand Lake on the west and Estes Park on the east side. Enjoy thrilling views, wildlife sightings and spectacular floral alpine panoramas, all from the comfort of your car. Be sure to set aside a day for this trip and read about the area history before your trip to help you plan.
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- Prettier than cotton‐wool,
- Come and be my bed to‐night.
- E'en a king would not disdain
- Golden cloud for counterpane,
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- Pillows like a silken skein!
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- With the cloud's first morning shake,
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The Pebble Mine would be required to operate under the same strict guidelines as all of the other mines in AK. The largest share of my income comes from active mines, mine closures, heap leach pads, and remediation work. Mines are operated as tightly as most Dept. of Energy Nuclear sites. Regulatory agencies are on site full time and waiting to stop work at the slightest sniff of a violation. There are always the doom and gloom potential although, NOT cleaning up the existing mines which operated through the 1960's with horrible environmental practices is far a greater injustice to the environment than opening a new mine operating with modern environmental protections and operation practices.
The "good" about gaining our resources domestically is that we have "Standards" compared to those operated in South America and Africa. Those employ borderline slave labor, have zero environmental care and are just out to turn ore to make quick money while the initial investors prepare to walk away. Having a mine generating jobs in a semi-responsible manner using modern technology is far better than mining in third world countries when it comes down to a truly "global" green perspective.


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This wasn't the old boy I was after but he will do!
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I saw this link http://www.epa.gov/epahome/daily_activity_summary.htm and thought that it would add some info to this topic.
Info on how the river was prior to the attack can probably be found at the USGS web site www.usgs.gov . I haven't looked so I cant give a good link.
At Prince William Sound (remember Valdez!) the single most important issue was the environment. I am so anal retentive about this fiasco that I have not bought a drop of Exxon product since that day and vow that I never will.
In Tuesday's horrific event it's my guess that the environment is so far down the list of priorities that I think it will be a long time before that becomes the focal point of concern. I'll refrain from comment on the state of waters surrounding New York City, but one could say that their present condition may lower it even further on the priority list.
You're right though, it is a valid concern, the Hudson is a primary breeding ground for the striped bass and an important estuary for many important species - but it very well may be a concern for another day.
The Hudson River
After the tragic human loss of life is tallied, we should think of the environmental issues generated from the attack on America.
What has happened to the Hudson River?
Did unburned jet fuel make it's way into the river?
"I am, in no way down-sizing the loss of human life in this cruel attack. I am simply stating the long term effects of this (hopefully) single act of aggression."
I gathered that the WTC stood overlooking the Hudson, there will be long term effects felt by both American humans & American animals.
How "clean" was the Hudson prior to September 11th.?
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Evergreen Brick Works recently held their grand opening, and while events and a market have been held at the site all summer, access by bicycle has been somewhat limited.
Bayview, a street where the speed limit increases to 70 km/h (meaning 90 km/h to far too many drivers) in front of the Brick Works also has crumbling shoulders. Certainly an uninviting situation for anyone on two wheels.
However, the revitalization of the once abandoned site is bringing in cycling and pedestrian infrastructure. In an e-mail from Dave Dunn of Cycling Infrastructure and Programs for the City of Toronto he explained that a new bi-directional and physically separated multi-use path will now connect the Rosedale Valley Drive multi-use trail to the Brick Works site. As well, a connection to Pottery Road will allow cyclists and pedestrians to access the site from the Lower Don Trail.
For added safety, Jersey barriers will be installed along Bayview separating cycling and pedestrian traffic, and the wooden bridge that runs under the Bayview access to the Don Valley Parkway is being repaired.
Here's a Google Map created by Christina Bouchard detailing the changes currently being installed along Bayview (click for more details):
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42 was my favorite movie I saw this summer!
I have only seen Star Trek and Superman, but I intend to see Wolverine and The Butler.
With regards to the final film, only "The Butler" will probably give 42 a run for its Oscar Awards money.
It will be the 2nd "politically correct / relevant social issues movie of the season. On the same racial relations subject matter too. Only I think because 42 is going to be considered "less mainstream" since it's baseball, I fear it won't do as well.
That's unfortunate since because IT IS baseball, I have more of a penchant to liking it even though a tour through all the late 20th century Presidents in the White House would interest me too.
However, I would point out that there is NO BASEBALL DIAMOND on the White House south lawn and that is why the 2 movies cannot compare.
But it will be more politically correct to give the Oscar to Forrest Whitaker than to Harrison Ford. Unfortunate reverse discrimination though I love Forrest Whitaker's work myself. I just want to see Harrison get it for his best performance EVER!
Meanwhile, I watched The Fugitive and U.S. Marshalls.
Very good action flicks that'll make you think about our justice system even while you're watching train and plane crashes.
Now Tommy Lee Jones needs to make another one with a huge cruise liner crash. Unless they put him on a space ship...


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Through home inspections, I provide an education about real estate. I'm one of those rare home inspectors who has been involved in real estate in many different capacities: as a Realtor (in Texas), as a property investor/flipper, as a teacher, and as a marketing expert (for Realtors and home inspectors). I believe that my experience as a Realtor and property investor provides me with a different viewpoint about home inspections in that I work for my Clients, but when there are other people involved in helping my Clients, then I firmly believe in helping them, too. That includes Realtors (both the seller's and the buyer's), repair professionals (e.g., plumbers, electricians, etc.). If I can get all the players (seller, seller's Realtor, buyer, buyer's Realtor, and repair professionals) playing in the same sandbox together to accomplish goals as a TEAM (Together Everyone Accomplishes More), then I believe I have succeeded in my job as a home inspector. My profession is, in my opinion, much more than simply documenting the condition of a property and then take the money and run. I am also a rare breed in that I don't believe that one inspection fits the needs of all Clients, and I have led the industry in understanding that fact. For example, the goals of a property investor are far different than the goals of someone buying a property to live in. The goals of a seller (a pre-listing inspection) are far different than the goals of a buyer (a pre-purchase inspection). To that end, I offer 14 different types of inspections, e.g., STANDARD, LIST, RENTER, BASIC, MAINTENANCE, SPOT, and more. I believe in giving the benefit of the doubt to all professionals in whatever industry they represent until they prove me wrong.
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The Art of Science show turns up turbulence, silicon, squid and more
Anna Lena Phillips
After a two-year hiatus, Princeton University's Art of Science competition is back—and looking good. Andrew Zwicker, of the Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory, is one of the show's organizers and a past prizewinner. The experience of winning and talking with one of the judges, he says, "completely changed how I view my own scientific research and how I look at scientific work in general. I find that I now constantly look for the 'beauty' in a scientific result along with its scientific importance." The more than 200 entrants in the competition did the same; 48 pieces were selected for the show.
Two of these are shown below: "Laser Light through the Eyes of Heat," by Fatima Toor, and "SU8 flower," by Guoguang Fu. The full gallery, including details on the science behind each piece, can be viewed online (http://www.princeton.edu/artofscience/2009/).
Until July 1 at noon, visitors to the site can also help select a People's Choice winner. Matthew J. Salganik, a professor in the Princeton Sociology department, led the development of the voting system. "It is hard for visitors to answer 'Is this image Art of Science?' or 'How much is this image Art of Science?'," he notes, "but it is possible to answer 'Which image is more Art of Science?'" Two randomly chosen images from the show are displayed side by side below this question. After each vote, the site generates a new pair.
A 2010 exhibit is in the works, and Zwicker encourages other communities to hold similar competitions. Such efforts may help facilitate a two-way flow of interdisciplinary collaboration. "While artists are often inspired by science," Zwicker says, "there is a tremendous amount of untapped inspiration that scientists could find by working closely with artists."
You can find this online at http://www.americanscientist.org/issues/num2/2009/4/science-art-found/1
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bell hooks, cultural critic, feminist theorist and writer, will lecture on "Ending Domination: What's Love Got to Do With It?" on Thursday, April 19 at 7:00 p.m. in Dodds Auditorium on campus.
Ms. hooks, a retired distinguished professor of English at City University of New York, is the author of more than 16 books. Previously, she taught in the English departments of both Yale University and Oberlin College.
The event, which is free and open to the public, is sponsored by the Third World Center , Women's Center , office of the dean of undergraduate students, and the office of the vice president for campus life.
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The perfect gift for any art enthusiast:Memberships start at just $85.
In this video, artist Will Barnet discusses his eighty-plus year career and his painting Male and Female (1954), which is on view in the exhibition Signs & Symbols.
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The elder population of the country is more often than not, staying alone. With children staying with their families in another part of the country, the elders of the country are often left to fend for themselves in apartments in Birmingham AL. The question that arises is that are they safe, in these high rise buildings, all by themselves.
For starters, there is no reason for panic in today's world, with regards to the security of the older population. With buildings equipped with high security cameras at every corner, and a security guard who is available 24/7, there should be no cause of worry. Externally, an apartment is generally very safe for people of all ages.
The biggest advantage of staying in an apartment building is that it comes with good building security systems. This ensures that no tenant faces any jeopardy of sorts, with regards to security. Jaywalkers, street hawkers, and sales personnel are often not allowed inside the building premises, so naturally there is no threat to the apartment tenants.
Being a part of the older population, that is staying alone, could be a challenge in itself. The apartment has to be equipped with enough internal measures also, as merely external security measures do not suffice. Internal measures like in-built alarm systems in the apartment, panic buttons at all places, and proper measures for people with health issues, are all very essential. Besides these, the locks around the apartment should be practical to use and not complicated for the aged. Doors, windows, balconies, and terraces should have appropriate locks in place, to avoid mishaps. The alarm systems in the apartment, in the event of a break in, should be placed at windows and doors, and be in good working condition at all times. This will ensure that security help reaches on time.
With regards to people dealing with health issues, there should be provisions in the apartment to take care of every need. If the tenant is wheelchair bound, or uses a walking stick, or is on a bed rest, there should be enough moving space and well organized furniture around the apartment, to avoid any accidents. Having panic buttons in critical places like the washroom, kitchen, and bedroom will help the timely arrival of medical personnel in case of any emergencies.
If these measures are taken inside the apartment, and there are good security provisions outside, the elder people living alone in apartments would feel safe at all times. All it requires is a little bit of preparation, and there could be no safer place for the older people of our country, than apartments. In addition to everything else, keeping good relations with the neighbors also go a long way in ensuring that all remains good and stable with the elder.


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Pleistocene Park
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Would you to see a living specimen of a woolly mammoth? Someday soon, you may be able to!
Amazing But True!
- Scientists say that 99.9% of all species that once lived are now extinct. Among them are the dinosaurs and the giant mammals that lived during the ice ages. These megafauna capture our imaginations. What were they like? What if they could come back? The extremely popular science fiction film Jurassic Park is based on this idea. The film (and book) features a park that holds living clones of extinct dinosaurs. But de-extinction, as it is called, is no longer just science fiction. Scientists are getting closer to being able to bring extinct animals back to life. Just imagine the woolly mammoths at Pleistocene Park!
- Humans have caused many species extinctions and will certainly cause many more. Even more animals went extinct before humans even came on the scene. Even if we can bring back extinct animals, there is another question: Should we?
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With the links below, learn more about de-extinction. Then answer the following questions.
- Earth Unplugged, Woolly Mammoth: Back from Extinction http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jQ36fSiwf24&list=TLMvcyF_cUSvM
- Discovery: Will De-Extinction Become Reality? http://news.discovery.com/animals/reviving-extinct-animals-mammoths-130317.htm
- Why are woolly mammoths among the species being considered for de-extinction?
- What sort of genetic material do scientists need to recreate an extinct species?
- How can an extinct animal baby be born? What are scientists proposing for a baby woolly mammoth?
- Once an extinct organism is alive, what else does it need to survive?
- Some day humans will be able to bring back extinct animals. Should we?


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#96 Indi had three great marks but cheated the long water mark...probably took her out of first but she is a finalist and finished without a handle. Way to go Indi!
Huge congratulations for all who make it to the National Retriever Championship and to survive to the 10th is an incredible feat and hopefully they will all complete the test and be 'finalists'. As an aside, this test is a similar location to the 10th series of the 2008 NRC - the far left bird wasn't there, instead a far right bird was used and more water was taken, but basically very similar. It was bitterly cold that day and a stiff wind was blowing - today the weather Gods were more considerate! All winners - but only one walks away with the blue -wonder who??
Congrats to Ed, Lauren and Martha and to all those who qualified.
Wow, congratulations to Lauren and Slider...finishing two Nationals in one year. What a team!
"I love the winning, I can take the losing, but most of all I love to play"
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Owned and handled by Cruisin' with Indiana Jones, JH
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I did indeed!Originally Posted by JediTricks
FYI, the Transmutate part that features the lower torso and his right leg (I think it comes with Rhinox)--the leg does not rotate. It will brake off. Mine is hanging on by a thread.
Hasbro should have warned us. He, she, it looks cool, but they definitely skimped.


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Measure the mashed bananas carefully. Using too much banana makes the cake sink and gives it a gummy texture.
Bananas and chocolate are a great flavor combination. You can frost this moist, tasty cake with Betty Crocker® Rich & Creamy chocolate frosting.
This cake makes a great banana sundae. Split each cake serving horizontally in half and add your favorite ice cream on the bottom half. Cover with top of cake and drizzle with chocolate and caramel toppings. Add a maraschino cherry with a stem, if you like.
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Alternate name: Groundhog/Eastern Marmot
Family: Sciuridae, Squirrels view all from this family
Description A grizzled grayish or brown marmot with reddish-brown underparts. Feet are typically blackish brown, but are pinkish in Alaska. Males are larger.
Dimensions 41-67cm, 10-15cm, 3-4kg
Habitat Meadows & fields, Grasslands & prairies, Forests & woodlands
Range Plains, Great Lakes, New England, Mid-Atlantic, Rocky Mountains, Southeast, Eastern Canada, Alaska
Discussion Widespread and common in meadows and along forest edges. The subspecies M. m. ochracea from northwest Canada and Alaska is reddish cinnamon in color.


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Yarn Chief Sr wrote:I do like the idea of large scale Collins tournaments in the US, and that might be where I head. I'm thinking maybe like an OT format so people unsure can take a dip for a small cost. Maybe... $150 for Open, $60 for Lite, both divisions CSW, cut-off of 1300. Can a tournament be sanctioned where a cheat sheet of Collins 2s and 3s be allowed (or just 2s)? Meh, just a thought.
getofftheoven wrote:Heh, definitions, probably my least favorite question to get...because there's no right answer. If I know the definition of some obscurity, I'm showing off, and if I don't know it, apparently Alfred Butts is spinning in his grave like a drill bit.
No, seriously, most of the time it's an innocent question and I don't mind. I like to know what words mean, sure. I like Zyzzyva for that reason; I've picked up tons of definitions (sometimes dubious or laughable ones, true) just by osmosis. But I sure don't *have* to know them, and I don't care if some pseud thinks I should. I may not know the definition of every word I know how to spell, but I know a hell of a lot more definitions than anyone who asks me the question is likely to.
Which gets back to my original point. It's impossible to really get good at any letter-by-letter word game without knowing how to spell a whole lot of words with very specialized uses, no matter what word list is used. And most people won't want to do what it takes to get there, so the hordes ain't comin' no matter what we do. Can't blame them - if learning words felt like drudgery to me, I wouldn't be a Scrabble player.
scrblnrd2 wrote:I think one of the best ways to advertise is to have a newcomers division, and advertise that. From there they can get introduced to the world of competitive scrabble. Last year at our Duke PBMT charity tournament, the guy who won the newcomers tournament in 2011 ended up going 20-0 in the next year's bottom division.
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Last night wrapped up an election here in Oregon. And with elections come debate, scandal and mud slinging. I wonder if any of these people really want to help or are they just in it for ego.
We voted on property rights and taxing smokers last night (as well a a few other minor issues). For the last six months we have seen the absolute worst in people. And it got me thinking, there are three little words that can solve many of these problems.
It is a phrase that begins our Oath. A Oath that leads us in a direction of promise.
Promise to duty to God and Country… not ego.
Promise to Help other People…AT ALL TIMES.. not just election years.
Promise to Keep ourselves Strong, mentally awake, and MORALLY Straight.
I suppose you could debate who's morality.. but if you did than you really don't get the Scout oath and law.
I listened to politicians over the last week giving their last ditch efforts to win their cause. The lengths they go to amaze me. I give them points for being tenacious. But do they stop to think about what they are really doing? Do they ask themselves if it lives up to the standard of the Scout law (the answer here is no by the way)? Go ahead a repeat aloud the Scout law right now.. and think of a politician or a ballot measure that meets the 12 point test. Hard to find one is it not? And that to me is sad.
You have to ask the hard questions? Are they Trustworthy? Loyal? Helpful? ….
IF they would take a minute and ask if they are doing an HONORABLE thing I am sure they would stop most of what they do.
What is HONOR?
According to Websters: (taken from the Merriam Webster dictionary)
1 a: good name or public esteem : reputation b: a showing of usually merited respect : recognition
2: privilege
3: a person of superior standing —now used especially as a title for a holder of high office
4: one whose worth brings respect or fame : credit
5: chastity, purity
6 a: a keen sense of ethical conduct : integrity b: one's word given as a guarantee of performance .
Looking over those definitions I can't find ego, I can't find scandal, I can't find politics and I am sure that there is no honor left in our politicians. It is a shame too, because I believe that the framers of our country were honorable men. I think they had the very best of intentions when they wrote the Constitution.
Three little words…
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This test measures the level of prostate-specific antigen (PSA) in your blood.
The cells of the prostate gland make the protein called PSA. Men normally have low levels of PSA. If your PSA levels start to rise, it could mean you have prostate cancer, benign prostate conditions, inflammation, or an infection.
PSA testing is controversial because the U.S. Preventative Services Task Force discourages men who don't have any symptoms of prostate cancer from being screened. The task force says that PSA test results can lead to treating small cancers that would never become life-threatening.
But the American Cancer Society believes men should be told the risks and benefits of PSA testing and allowed to make their own decision about if and when to be screened.
You may have this test if you are 50 or older and your doctor wants to screen you for prostate cancer. Some doctors recommend screening at age 40 or 45 if you have a family history of prostate cancer or other risk factors.
You may also have this test if you have already been diagnosed with prostate cancer, so that your doctor can monitor your treatment and see whether your cancer has come back.
Your doctor may also do a digital rectal exam (DRE). A DRE is a physical examination of the prostate, not a lab test. For the exam, your doctor will place a gloved finger in your rectum and feel the prostate to check for any bumps or abnormal areas. The FDA recommends that a DRE be done along with a PSA test.
Many things may affect your lab test results. These include the method each lab uses to do the test. Even if your test results are different from the normal value, you may not have a problem. To learn what the results mean for you, talk with your health care provider.
Results are given in nanograms per milliliter ng/mL. Normal results are below 4.0 ng/mL. A rising PSA may mean that you have cancer. But the PSA results alone won't tell your doctor whether it's cancer or a benign prostate condition. If your doctor suspects cancer, he or she will likely suggest that you have a biopsy of the prostate to make the diagnosis.
The test requires a blood sample, which is drawn through a needle from a vein in your arm.
Taking a blood sample with a needle carries risks that include bleeding, infection, bruising, or feeling dizzy. When the needle pricks your arm, you may feel a slight stinging sensation or pain. Afterward, the site may be slightly sore.
An infection can affect your results, as can certain medications. Riding a bicycle and ejaculation may also affect your results.
You may need to abstain from sex and not ride a bicycle within one or two days of the test. In addition, be sure your doctor knows about all medicines, herbs, vitamins, and supplements you are taking. This includes medicines that don't need a prescription and any illicit drugs you may use.


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quote:i certainly agree that the kids of good parents will turn out better. But my whole point to this is that good parents can't be there every second.
Good parents do a vastly superior job of making sure their kids don't do things harful to them. They're not perfect, but nothing is. Your argument is that not being perfect means the government should mandate it...and suck at it in the process.
Which is?
There are degrees, and everyone falls along some point on the continuum.
Energy drinks are a fairly mild item to be banning, it's kind of easy to understand why people think it's silly.
Which is?
No government at all.
Energy drinks are a fairly mild item to be banning, it's kind of easy to understand why people think it's silly.
I agree and this is the argument I would make. It's a strange ban that will probably be pointless.
However, when a person says that they are against this law because they are for civil liberties, they are being hypocritical unless they are against all restrictions on civil liberties IMO.
C;mon, how many people really advocate this?
I think protecting people against themselves is a bit too much and the civil liberties claim is valid.
OK, but are you against the government protecting kids from any substances or just silly things like energy drinks? If its a civil liberties thing then you have to be against bans on selling porn, alcohol, etc to kids as well no?
we all have our boundaries. Lots of people here arguing against me don't think alcohol should be sold to kids. So you guys have your limit, too. How far do you guys want to take it?
Yes, I am against banning age restrictions on those kind of things simply because not only is it a restriction on what people want to do, it's also very ineffective.
I can't imagine ever advocating for the removal of age restrictions on those kinds of things, but if I'm honest about it, I doubt I'd be incredibly upset if the bans were lifted.
quote:Some people just can't stand the fact that others disagree with them. It wouldn't be an issue if it weren't for the fact that you exert so much energy in forcing your views on others.
People are obsessed with the Big Brother scare always thrown around here. More like gov. doing something smart for once.
and besides all you states righters. Doen't NY state have the right to decide this no matter what your state sayd.
I thought this board was all about states rights?
I like the idea of banning it for minors
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Enjoy a tasty breakfast – apricot stuffed French toasts!
Why it Works: A Zest for Flavor
You might be surprised to learn that the most flavorful part of a lemon is the part you normally throw away: the peel. The yellow part of the lemon peel (called the rind or the zest) contains lemon oil, a powerful concentrate of citrus. Including the zest of the lemon in your cooking adds a refreshing flavor without the acidity of lemon juice. Care must be taken when removing the zest to not remove the bitter white pith that lies just underneath. Although you can use a box grater, the best tool is called a microplane grater (similar to an old-fashioned wood rasp). It grates the zest evenly but avoids scraping the underlying pith.
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By Johanna Bennett
Have Chinese Internet stocks lost their shine? They are certainly looking a bit tarnished today, as an array of U.S.-listed names posted declines in early morning market action amid rising worries that the fast-rising sector may be in for a corrections.
The Wall Street Journal's Mia Lamar reported late yesterday that a blistering four-month rally is starting to stall as investors question whether expectations are unrealistic. A technology analyst at CLSA Asia Pacific Markets in Hong Kong quoted as saying, "A correction is well expected in the markets – it's just a question of when."
The surge by Chinese Internet stocks has hinged on high hopes for China's growing smartphone market, which over took the U.S. last year as the world's largest.
The excitement isn't over. Today, 58.com (WUBA) jumped 53% to $26.03 in its debut on the New York Stock Exchange, the first in a string of Chinese Internet companies looking to list in the U.S. in the coming months.
And yesterday, Baidu's (BIDU) stock price climbed 2% after the company unveiled better-than-expected third-quarter earnings and analysts raced to raise their price targets, with exceeding $200 a share.
Baidu owns China's most popular Internet search engine, but has been investing in transitioning from PC to mobile.
Other news this week was dim. Analysts have urged caution towards Changyou.com (CYOU) and Sohu.com (SOHU) after both companies issued disappointing fourth-quarter forecasts.
Today, however, U.S. listed shares of Baidu fell 3% to $160. Qihoo 360 Technology (QIHU) fell 2.14% to $82.
Meanwhile, Tencent (TCTZF) fell 0.65% to $54.45, while Changyou fell 0.6% to $27.65 and Sohu dropped 0.3% to $66.20.


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This latest lifestyle trend is shared by homeowners who like to entertain and cook outside but choose to opt for a patio with an outdoor kitchen—whether
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Ole Miss tumbled a little farther in this week's Baseball America poll, while Mississippi State fell all the way out.
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Apple must really feel the competition heating up, because
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"With their own data, only 16 percent of Android users are on year-old version of the operating system," Schiller said. "Over 50 percent are still on software that is two years old. A really big difference."
It's important to note that each Android OS update needs to be tested for several different hardware makers to make sure it's right for each one.
Further, Schiller trash talked the new
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, saying that it will be shipped with a year-old operating system because Android has a fragmentation issue.
"And that extends to the news we are hearing this week that the Samsung Galaxy S4 is being rumored to ship with an OS that is nearly a year old," Schiller said. "Customers will have to wait to get an update."
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Despite Schiller's comments, Android-powered smartphones currently hold greater worldwide market share than Apple's iPhone. Apple's iPhone only represented about 19 percent of worldwide smartphone shipments in 2012 while all Android-powered smartphones accounted for about 70 percent.
But Schiller has an answer for that, too.
"At Apple we know that it's not just enough to have products pumped out in large numbers," Schiller said. "You have to love and use them. There is a lot of data showing a big disparity there."
Schiller was
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Apple's Phil Schiller posing with an iPad mini
It's interesting that Apple is starting to dig into Samsung and Android right around the release of the Samsung Galaxy S IV, which is due to make its first appearance today at the 7 p.m. ET launch event at Radio City Music Hall in Manhattan. The Samsung Galaxy S III made a big splash in the smartphone world, and the greater specs of the Galaxy S IV should mean increased popularity of the line.
The Samsung Galaxy S IV will feature a 5.0-inch 1080p display, a 1.9GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 processor (or a 2GHz quad-core Samsung Exynos 5450 processor for the international version), 2GB of RAM, 16/32/64GB storage options, a removable SD card slot for up to 64GB, a 13MP rear-facing camera with Orb technology for compressed panorama shots, a 2MP front-facing camera with eye scrolling technology, 4G LTE connectivity, Bluetooth 4.0, 3100 mAh battery and of course the Android 4.2 Jelly Bean operating system.
Apple has hard a
hard time keeping up the momentum
of its products, and it shows in the company's shares. Apple shares have fallen from $702.10 in September to $428.35 as of this week.
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IRVING, Texas (AP) -- Jason Garrett knew when reporters started asking five months ago that he would no longer call plays for the Dallas Cowboys.
He just couldn't bring himself to say it until Tuesday - a week after a strong hint from owner Jerry Jones forced Bill Callahan into a sheepish admission that he was the new play-caller.
"We made that decision a long time ago," said Garrett, who has called plays since joining the Dallas staff in 2007. "Where I made a mistake as a head coach was making sure the communication publicly happened more cleanly. It didn't happen as cleanly as I wanted it to last week, and I take full responsibility for that."
Garrett didn't do his perception any favors when he flatly refused to acknowledge what had become obvious.
It gave the pundits one more chance to say Garrett was being stripped of his power by the meddlesome Jones, and therefore wasn't on board with giving up a role he kept even after he was promoted from offensive coordinator to head coach in 2010.
Garrett said last week he didn't care about perception. He said this week he's always been on board with what he frequently calls collaborative decisions.
"Just to say it one more time," Garrett said after the start of a three-day mandatory minicamp at team headquarters. "Mr. Jones, Stephen (Jones) and I, we're all on the same page and have been on the same page for months and been acting that way around this building. We just hadn't said it out loud."
Garrett offered something of a "trade secrets" defense for why he kept quiet for so long after the decision was made. He said he had been around coaches who never revealed their play-callers, after saying last week he just wasn't sure it was in the team's best interest for him to give up those sorts of details.
Jones has long said he insisted on Garrett keeping the play-calling role when he became head coach, just as Wade Phillips did with the defense before he was fired after a 1-7 start in 2010.
Then the owner engaged in something of a public debate last year with former coach Jimmie Johnson, who pointed out the virtues of a "walk-around" head coach - one who doesn't call plays -when Garrett was being criticized for poor game management.
The Cowboys won three Super Bowls with Johnson letting others call plays, but New Orleans won the title four years ago with Sean Payton handling that duty.
"There are a handful of teams that have had the head coach be the acting offensive coordinator and calling plays," Garrett said. "They happened to be some of the best offenses, so there was always that argument that we made, `Some of the best guys do it this way,' and so we had that tug and really have had that tug for the last couple of years. We finally decided this was the best way to do it."
During game situations Tuesday, quarterbacks coach Wade Wilson stood next to Callahan radioing plays in to backup Kyle Orton, who is getting all the first-team reps in offseason workouts while Tony Romo sits out after a procedure to remove a cyst on his back.
"I don't think there will be a huge change from the quarterback perspective," Romo said.
Callahan is entering his second season in Dallas and has actually carried the title of offensive coordinator since he was hired. He's also the offensive line coach. He called plays for Oakland, and was the head coach there as well.
"We hired him because we think he's a great football coach and has been for a long time," said Garrett, who still plans on having a role in the offensive game plan. "He can really coach it from A to Z. He knows the details of things. He knows the big picture of things."
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Twitter questions answered by CEO
CEO Jez Moxey's programme notes for Tuesday night's game with Tranmere were given up to answering a selection of questions left by supporters via the club's official Twitter site - @officialwolves
Jez aimed to answer a broad selection of questions, and different ones to those previously answered for the Oldham game last month (CLICK HERE TO VIEW)
Here below are the questions - and the answers!
In Jackett we trust @tom_doyle_wwfc
@OfficialWolves what does Wolves mean to you? Love or a business? #askjez
JEZ: It is both Tom. Obviously I wasn't born and brought up a Wolves fan like the vast majority of Wolves supporters. And my primary job as Chief Executive is to make decisions, along with the Board, which we believe are in the best interests of the Club. That I suppose is the 'business' side of it and in those situations I have to try and remain to a large extent dispassionate and objective in doing what I believe is right – although I never, ever, forget the football is a passionate sport and we must retain it. You don't spend over 13 years being totally focused on, dedicated to, responsible for, and absorbed by a football club without developing genuine love and passion for it. The Club is means so much to so many people players and past and present, managers and coaches, directors and staff, sponsors and companies and the City and our local community. But of course, we all know it means so much to our fans and supporters all over the country and, indeed in so many places around the world. So while I wasn't born and brought up as a Wolves fan, I would certainly say that I feel exactly the same joys and disappointments as anyone else here at Molineux tonight, not least as I have to take a large share of responsibility for both sides of that equation!
wayne farmer @wfarmer11
@OfficialWolves YES like I asked on tues night WHY was the sth bar in north bank closed? Our club only when its commercially appealing!!
JEZ: That was a decision taken because of the expected low demand for the facility Wayne. The North Bank Bar isn't closed for Midweek games in the League, however, with a projected crowd of less than 5,000 for the FA Cup 1st Round Replay, it didn't make any sense to open the facility. The North Bank Bar is proving to be very popular and the feedback we receive is that it has greatly added to the matchday experience for those season ticket holders and members who choose to utilise it. Apologies for the inconvenience this caused for you last week.
Adammm @Adammm95@OfficialWolves #askjez are the rumours linking us to Kevin Phillips true? Sign him on a coach/player role !!
JEZ: It probably won't surprise you Adam that it we never comment on rumour and speculation. Our policy has always been to comment on transfers as and when they have actually happened. All I would say is that we continue to scour the market for any player who may be available for the right price and to the benefit to the team.
Dan Southall @WolfInDerby
@OfficialWolves After 20 years, my family stopped having season tickets in 13/14. What are you going to do to get fans like us back? #askjez
JEZ: First of all Dan I would say thanks for the support you gave the Club as a season ticket holder for 20 years! I'm very sorry to hear you didn't renew this season as we never want to lose any supporters, particularly our Season Ticket Holders. Clearly you and your family have shown tremendous loyalty but I recognise you are not the only ones to have ceased having a season ticket recently. We want to rebuild lots of things at Wolves and returning us to a level of season ticket holders that is befitting of our status as a club is an important one! I think everyone would agree that results play a big part in encouraging supporters to come to Molineux and in bringing back those who have given up their Season Tickets, so we need to start there. Results over the first 17 league games of the season have been excellent, bringing us 40 points. At the same time alongside those results we are always looking at ways we can offer season ticket holders the very best benefits whilst also getting to know what they think about various things to do with the Club, hence more dialogue with fans including surveys, face to face meetings with supporters, focus groups etc. We aim to speak to as many of our lapsed season ticket holders as possible, and have in the past handed out free My Wolves memberships to offer the benefits associated with that scheme including priority sales periods for tickets and discounts for games to encourage supporters return. Above all though we do know it is what happens on the pitch which is key, and that is why everyone at the Club is working as hard as possible to support Kenny and the players in pursuit of a successful season and a return to the Championship as a first step towards recovery. Please remember though, fans tell us its 'their club' and we are only custodians which means the Club needs the support of its fans. Without that, we won't be able to compete as well as we could with really healthy support.
haynezy @haynezy1974
@OfficialWolves #AskJez why don't you offer Ebanks-Blake a year's contract as him and griffo would be a great partnership?
JEZ: While you sometimes never say never in football I know Kenny has already stated publically that we are unlikely to make Sylvan an offer to remain with the club after his programme of treatment is complete and he is fully fit. Kenny is of the mindset to move on and continue with the building of a new and fresh team without looking back. He would though agree with those of us who have witnessed Sylvan's Wolves career that he proved an excellent signing for the Club, particularly in helping us back to the Premier League, and that we all both enjoyed and appreciated his performances, especially his two Golden Boot winning seasons. I am sure he will have several options as he approaches a return to full fitness, hopefully in January, and we wish him all the best for the future – he's a top man. In talking about partnerships I would also mention Kevin Doyle, who is an excellent professional and has produced a high level of consistency in his performances so far this season, and is developing a good partnership with Leigh Griffiths.
Leamington Wolves @LeamWolves @OfficialWolves Has Jez ever been to Kidderminster Harriers? The cottage pies are incredible. Can we get them at #Wolves ? #AskJez
JEZ: One of the many pie questions – wonder why they are so popular?! Yes I have been to Kidderminster Harriers on many occasions both to watch first team fixtures and the reserves. But no – I have never tried one of the cottage pies. I have however been told of both their quality and indeed magnitude. So maybe next time I'm there, I will sample one – just for you!
Alex Angus @SmokefreeWolf
@OfficialWolves when will we find out the results of the fans survey and will the survey report be available for the fans to read? #askjez
JEZ: Good question Alex particularly as we appreciate the time fans took to fill in the survey and the patience shown in awaiting the results. It is actually the success of the survey in terms of the amount of people filling it in – over 6,000 – that has prompted the delay in terms of taking a long time to make a detailed study of the results. I can confirm that the results will be presented at our next Fans' Parliament meeting on December 4th, after which they will also be available for all supporters to view. Thanks again to all who contributed to providing some excellent feedback.
Tim Rigby @thetimrigby
@OfficialWolves would the club consider moving the family enclosure to the Steve Bull Lower so it doesn't look so empty on TV? #askJez
JEZ: Another good question Tim and indeed one that has been thought about on a number of occasions. What I would say though is that the Steve Bull Lower has only been thought of as an additional family enclosure rather than a replacement. As the more modern stand, the Billy Wright is probably more suitable for families and the closer proximity to the tunnel is popular with the younger supporters. Leaving the Steve Bull Lower as it is ensures a level of flexibility in terms of housing the away fans – it is closer to the Coach Park - or on other occasions running the Wolves 4 Family Football promotion or Schools Day as we did for Saturday's game with Brentford. While taking the point on the TV pictures, I think the over-riding factor is that most families would prefer to sit in the Billy Wright Stand or at least we don't think they would welcome a forced change. However, if we can increase the number of families attending beyond the current levels so that the Family Enclosure reaches its capacity then it is certainly another available option.
Matthew M Summers @Matt_Summerz
@OfficialWolves when are you going to resign? #askjez
JEZ: Thanks for your candour Matthew but I'm sorry to disappoint you but I have no plans along those lines at present. My passion, dedication and commitment to help bring restore the Club back to the Championship which is, in my opinion, the minimum acceptable level of League status for this great football club, and push on to return us all to the Premier Club is as strong as ever. I have a strong sense of responsibility for our current plight and we need to keep things moving in the right direction. Like all of us, I have a boss to report to, in my case it's Steve Morgan, and I assure you of this, he would not be shy to let me know if he wasn't happy with me or the job I have to do here at Molineux. We are not quitters Matthew, we have a very important job to do and won't rest until it's done!
raj bhuna @mrtikkakebab
@OfficialWolves Will you be wearing the wolves onesie sometime soon and will it be selected for live tv coverage ? #askjez
JEZ: No plans on that at the moment Raj. My kids bought me a Superman onesie last Christmas and I wore it once for them – it wasn't a pretty sight! So I'm entirely sure the public at large would not appreciate seeing me in the official Wolves Onesie – but I hope you buy one and wear it for the next TV game. Go on, I dare you!
Thanks for all the questions and thanks for your continuing support of the team – please keep it going!
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Bluish silver, small ones around 30' wide by 25' in height. A 12 or 13' circle of bright white light underneath. A dome bubble on top middle with bright white arching inside it. The larger ones are the same but around 50' in length and 30' in height, even slightly bigger. The ring on the bottom is larger and thicker with a very bright white light. These craft use the clouds to hide in and use them to skip and fly unseen across the sky very fast. There is more written below.
Size of Object(s)
The government definitely has these craft and I mean a lot of them! Whether Aliens are on board teaching to fly these craft or what ???
Description of Area / Surroundings
We have watched hundreds of them try to fly in the group formation they made. Trying to keep their formation together, which they have gotten much better at over the months. Please believe what I have written, I have been outside every night and see what is going on. This is not just the military out there with helicopters or planes. These saucers could reach the moon I'd bet in 90 minutes!
Full Description & Details
My wife and I, I'm sure are the only ones to have seen and had happen to us as follows; Saw a fluorescent 50' red ball of light chasing a bright blue one of the same size. 30' off the tree tops traveling around 200 mph or so. These colors were a red and blue we have never seen B4. We went looking for one craft that was lower than the others, we got what we deserved. This saucer came quickly down at an angle to below tree top level in a large opening some 4 to 500' away and lite up a blue and red large light, then several bright white lights that made us close our eyes. We were the only ones back on this dirt road in this wooded area and I knew they meant this towards us. See, for several nights I had been using a 3 million power spot light with blue, red and green shine through plastic to beam back towards them. One night B4 this happened, one craft beamed back my way and we traded colors back and forth, for a few nights this went on. All the lights on the craft would go off and we would flash the same mixed order of colors to each other. There is one plane from Hulbert Field that flies with all these craft. There are 2 saucers that they want you to believe are planes but they are not. They are both made up with lights that are a little different but these 2 craft can turn at 90 degrees, blink out, skip any direction they want or just hover with no sound. Also witnessed a craft way up in the sky in a star constellation fly down to some 2000 feet and have 2 other craft come over to it and they exchanged colors. It then went at an angle all the way back up to that star constellation again. We've seen 2 craft come out of a bigger one, saucers shooting these like lighting bolts at each other, and any of them must be able to fly 80,000 mph.
Can sighting be explained as any conventional man-made or natural object?
Any craft that can be still in the sky, with no sound, and then shoot up to a star formation is my kind of traveling. The big "V" craft with the 3 lights on the bottom flew through here last night. The white lights blinked on and off as it flew very high in the sky and was moving faster than any craft I've seen. As it passed those so called "stars", they blinked bright on and off as it came by them. ???
Witness Background
I've done some research and according to records "Zeta Reticulans" from some 34 light years away have these craft and have been dealing with a unknown part of our government. They have been on earth B4 any human was here and have been living on earth and travel to their planets. Says there are 2 planets they have?
Views on UFOs, before and after sighting
I no longer go out and use my spot light. The "real" plane was never flying around until I was trading colors with the smaller saucer. In my head it seems as if I knew that there was not just humans on board these craft. And I think we all will know what is going on real soon, and my feeling is that it isn't going to be good.
Other Comments
I am a normal person with a high IQ. Served in the end of Vietnam, (So called conflict) and went to college. I am father of 3, which are grown. After what has happened to me and what I have witnessed, we all need to open our minds and see that the future may not be good. I am now stocking up on canned food. Please do the same. You can always eat it a little at a time and keep replacing it. Be prepared!
Reported Sighting?Yes
Reported To:Neighbors @ Family
Name:J. Thompson
Your Location:Navarre,Florida USA


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yes, this is good at least.
Although they aren't any more; June 2010 was the last DX SDK update for DX11.
If the fact that the Windows SDK and the DirectX SDK are separate (as they very-well should be)
With Windows 8 DX/D3D is now part of the platform SDK and will be updated (or not) as that is updated
too bad that Win8 itself isn't looking terribly great though.
will probably have to see how things go in the future.