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It's more than a little reductive, but the easiest way to describe the Beatnik Filmstars is that they're the British Guided By Voices (except, ya know, not defunct). At first blush, they may not seem to be much more than that, but they do a fine job of carving out their own identity on their first record in eight (!) years, In Great Shape. Ya gotta admit, though, by checking in with 23 songs bearing decidedly Robert Pollardian songs titles ("Supremer Queener", "The Radness of King Anders", "The Greatest of Minds") and owning an unerring knack for turning in fuzzy lo-fi pop gems, the Films stars are begging for comparisons to GBV.
Still, our Brits in question actually boast a higher hit-to-miss ratio than a typical GBV release, and the songs, all written by frontman Andrew Jarrett, contain a cohesion and logic that often escapes Pollard. Eight years is a long time to be out of the game (for what it's worth Pollard has probably released 50 records in that time span), but the Filmstars, to their credit, don't try to do too much to make up for lost time.
Beatnik Filmstars
In Great Shape
US: 14 Feb 2006
UK: 14 Feb 2006
Over the course of eight albums, the Filmstars have mastered the whole lo-fi indie rock thing, like GBV and Pavement before them (I'll stop mentioning GBV soon. I promise.) Gems like the stomping "It's Not What You Know", "I Eat Healthy Food" and the jangle pop near-masterpiece "Ocean Breeze" manage to feel simultaneously like complete thoughts and off-the-cuff throwaways. But unlike a lot of those shambling lo-fi bands that toss out non sequiturs like confetti, the Filmstars have a coherent worldview (even if it is a little predictable): We're all slaves to consumerism, or as the opener "Really Quite Bizarre" puts it, "I'm just sleeping through a pre-packaged nightmare." Between that sentiment and ones like "I Eat Healthy Food"'s decrying of "plastic-faced 'celebrities'" and "Sha La La La La La La (No Rok)"'s assertion that "Warhol's theory has become a reality" (itself a lyric whose 15 minutes are up), thank you, Beatnik Filmstars, for the heads-up that we're all going to hell in a handbasket. At least they offer one solution: "It's too late to say 'I love you' when you're dead," beats the heart of "When You're Dead". Go out and do something about it, people!
Alright, so you've heard the worldview before, and the riffs are the stuff of top-notch indie rock—what makes In Great Shape so well-fit? I give them the tip of the cap for fusing a hip-hop sensibility to their indie foundation. The album is peppered with scratches, loops and programmed beats—something these lo-fi ears don't hear every day. "Cut 'Em Up (Stitch 'Em Up)" is built around a video game-y sound loop; the urgent "Go Home! Life Is Killing You" marries a dire guitar riff to a looped beat. Meanwhile, the loops on "Sub D-d-d-d-d-disco" ride a fat bass groove and closer "Worldwide Fashion Crisis 1998" latch onto Tom Adams' drumkit. The press kit says to think De La Soul's Three Feet High and Rising, but really, the closest analogy is probably Beck.
Socially conscious without being boorish, noisy and lo-fi without being inaccessible, hip-hop influenced without the bling, the Beatnik Filmstars are unassuming and confident enough to take an eight-year hiatus and return with a satisfying album with some new elements in their repertoire that delivers the goods without calling unwanted attention to itself. All returns after long absences should sound this good.
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How does your organization define the value of virtualization solutions? Are you calculating your return on Investment (ROI) strictly based upon cost savings? If so, you might be missing out on the true benefits of virtualization.
Let's rewind for a second. Historically, server virtualization was the first step organizations took in an attempt to save costs. Identifying and eliminating under performing servers in the IT infrastructure helped recapture floor space and reduced costs associated with software licensing, cooling and power. Server consolidation even made it easier for IT administrators to increase their productivity. A reduction in servers and associated management enables a greater focus on projects strategic to the enterprise.
Server virtualization opens the door to efficiency but it is only the beginning of the virtualization journey. If you are satisfied with achieving these very basic results, you might be missing the whole point of virtualization (and the benefit too). Consider the potential benefits of virtualizing the entire enterprise?
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text: On 10/04/2010 07:17 PM, Bill Nottingham wrote: > If you've installed with/played with the RHEL 6 betas, you'll notice > that the package groups are significantly different than they are > in RHEL 5 and Fedora. The current EPEL 6 comps file follows this > older set of groups. > > Does anyone mind if I modify it to more closely match the RHEL 6 > groups? if you already modify it. it'd be useful to add to the rhel-6 groups the "buildsys-build" group too (which is missing from the betas). -- Levente "Si vis pacem para bellum!"


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Baked Blueberry & Peach Oatmeal Recipe
- 3 cups old-fashioned oats
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 large egg whites
- 1 large egg
- 1-1/4 cups fat-free milk
- 1/4 cup canola oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 can (15 ounces) sliced peaches in juice, drained and chopped
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
- 1/3 cup chopped walnuts
- Additional fat-free milk, optional
- 1. In a large bowl, combine the oats, brown sugar, baking powder and salt. Whisk the egg whites, egg, milk, oil and vanilla; add to dry ingredients and stir until blended. Let stand for 5 minutes. Stir in peaches and blueberries.
- 2. Transfer to an 11x7-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with walnuts. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until top is lightly browned and a thermometer reads 160°. Serve with additional milk if desired. Yield: 9 servings.
Nutritional Facts
1 serving (calculated without additional milk): 277 calories, 11g fat (1g saturated fat), 24mg cholesterol, 263mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 3g fiber), 8g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 fat, 1/2 fruit.
Reviews for Baked Blueberry & Peach Oatmeal
Average Rating
"I enjoy oatmeal and baked oatmeal is a nice change of pace. Love blueberries and peaches and this dish has both. Will make again."
"This was good, but my family didn't like it well enough for me to make it again."
"I cut the recipe in half and poured the mixture into 4 ramekins so I could take them to work. I substituted pears for the peaches. Delicious. Thank you, Rosemarie, for sharing this recipe."
"This was excellent. I did, however, make some changes. I used fresh peaches, not canned, and almond milk. I also used 1/2 cup of applesauce to replace the oil, and a very generous sprinkling of cinnamon. Both my husband and I thought it was delicious, and plan to make it next time we have overnight guests."
"I would make this again in a heartbeat!"
"Great breakfast. Tried it with raisins."
"I have made this three times for guests that are visiting. It is very simple to make. I used a cup of mixed berries with the peach the last time I made it and it was very well received. I also added some 'baking spice' from Penzey's spices which was a mixture of cinnamon, cardamon and cloves. The worst part of this recipe is waiting the 30 minutes for it to bake!"
"Really good!"
"We just tried this for the first time - it was easy to make and delicious! I followed the recipe, except I added cinnamon. I can't wait to try it again and vary the fruit (maybe apples & raisins)."
"This recipe ROCKS!! I am a member of MyFitnessPal.com, so I do count all of my calories...and have an aunt that is diabetic. I made a few changes to this recipe...I used applesauce instead of oil, Splenda Brown Sugar (1/4 cup) instead of regular and used 3 servings of Egg Beaters instead of real eggs. After mixing it all together, I divided the batter into 12 equal servings in my Brownie pan and baked them for about 30 minutes. After they cooled, I froze them on a cookie sheet so that I could just grab one and go when I need to. Doing it this way, they worked out to have 121 calories, 1.5 grams of fat, 22 carbs and 5 protein per *bar*. We all had one for breakfast this morning..and they were WONDERFUL!! I will definitely be making this a staple in my house!!!"
"Delicious. Would gladly make again. Mine came out more like a cakey texture than a crumbly texture. My boyfriend and I are in love with these bars."
"LOVE this recipe! It's been a hit for all I've served it to!"
"Very tasty. The peaches and bluebetries are great together in this dish. Not as fast as instant oatmeal you get in the individual size packets but very well worth the little extra effort. Will be making again and tyring some other fruits as others have done."
"So good with or without milk added! Didn't get to try it cold because it was all gone."
"I have made this 3-4 times and it is wonderful! I love to have the leftovers for the next few days."
"I often download recipes I've found online and quite often try them but this is my first time reviewing a recipe I've tried that I downloaded, but I was so impressed with the results that I searched for the recipe again just so I could do so.I made this recipe without walnuts and didn't have blueberries so I used about 1 1/2 cups frozen strawberries cut into blueberry-sized pieces instead of the blueberries. I also substituted a granulated brown sugar substitute for the brown sugar. I didn't hear my oven timer go off, so I think I actually baked the dish for about 45 minutes but it still came out beautifully. Both my husband and I loved it.There's a bit of work involved in getting the batter ready for the oven, so this is not a weekday kind of breakfast but it's ideal for a weekend or holiday."
"This is an excellent recipe! I really dislike oatmeal but because I know it's good for me, I keep trying it. I'm glad I tried this method - it takes away that pasty texture normal cooked oatmeal has for me."
"Wonderful for breakfast or even as a snack cold. If you're not a morning person (I'm not) it's best to get all the ingredients together the night before and make the morning easier. It's worth the effort as this recipe is very tasty. I did add some cinnamon for a little extra taste."
"Absolutely amazing! The perfect blend of peaches, blueberries and oats."
"Really a great way to start out the day...full of flavor and healthy."
"Loved it!"
"We liked this, but found it to be a little dry. I modified it a little, and it's awesome! I suggest using 2 whole eggs and 1 egg white rather than what is recommended, adding about 1/8 c. more brown sugar, and using 2 cans of peaches rather than one. Then reduce the blueberries to about 1/3 cup.I know, I made it significantly less healthy. However, it is much more moist and enjoyable!"
"My family loves this stuff! Anytime I have made this everyone who eats it asks for the recipe. I have given it out more times than I can remember! Very versatile too!"
"This was SO good! Every one of my 5 children (ages 14 to 3) loved it! And it came together a lot faster than 20 minutes of prep time. We did leave out the walnuts for my husband, but other than that, we followed the recipe exactly."
"This is a great Sunday breakfast - I make it at least once a month. My husband and I really like it. Add maple syrup and yum yum!"
"I've made this multiple times; we love it! Just like another reviewer, I have used a variety of fruits--all of them are delicious. Leftovers are great--just reheat one serving in the microwave."
"I LOVE this recipe and almost always have some in my fridge for breakfast throughout the week. It is VERY versatile! I mix and match whatever fresh, canned and/or frozen fruits I have on hand. Sometimes I use up to 3 different fruits. I also make it with low-fat almond milk and substitute applesauce for some of the oil. I've sprinkled coconut over the top in addition to and/or in place of the nuts. You really can do a lot with this recipe and it is very filling."
"I love this breakfast recipe. It makes ordinary oatmeal into a delicious, sweet, custard-like dish that company devours."
"This was easy to make but a little bland."
"I make this at least once a month for my family. I usually skip the peaches because I don't love them in it, and substitute unsweetened applesauce for the oil (decrease the sugar some too). Sprinkle cinnamon, etc. on top before cooking, and top with chopped pecans. Delightful!"
"Delicious! This was an excellent Gluten Free breakfast for my girlfriend.We forgot the cinnamon like people suggested, so we just sprinkled some on top. We also only used 1/4 cup of sugar and that was plenty for us! I didn't have any nuts to put on top, so I topped my half with granola. Excellent! Definitely a keeper recipe; for either breakfast or dessert!"
"awesome. have made numerous times, expermenting with different fruits. Raspberries, strawberries or bannas. work in any combination with/instead blueberries or peaches. If using bannas coat lightly with lemon to prevent from browning."
"I've made this several times; we love it. When I took it to a church brunch a woman who doesn't normally like oatmeal asked for the recipe!"
"Fantastic recipe! Very tasty and filling. I also added the cinnamon, which gave it great flavor. Definitely a keeper recipe! I WILL be making this again!"
"I prefer no sugar in my oatmeal so I leave it out. My husband just sprinkles some on top for his tastes."
"I followed the recipe exactly and mine was very dry and I even took it out five minutes early. I won't make it again. I was very bland."
"This was absolutely delicious and so simple to make. I used Splenda brown sugar and added a Tsp of ground cinnamon. The blueberry and peach combo is great but I'm excited to try other fruit combinations. I paired my serving with a little Silk Vanilla Soymilk and it really made it yummy!"
"We loved this baked oatmeal. I might try adding a little less sugar next time. It was yummy and sweet, but we can live without so much sugar."
"I love this recipe! It's so versatile because you can you lots of different fruit combonations"
"Mmm this is so good. I have made this several times, I sub Almonds in for the walnuts and also add cinnamon. I freeze the leftovers in individual servings, it works great for my busy schedule."
"I loved it! Just sweet enough, although I did add a touch of cinnamon!"
"I have made this EVERY WEEKEND since I tried this recipe the first time. We have it on Sundays, and then we have leftovers during the week. I LOVE THIS RECIPE. I did make a few alterations. I just Splenda brown sugar, and I double the fruit and the nuts. FANTASTIC. healthy, and filling. Thanks much for this recipe that I will use again and again :-)"
"This is so yummy! The only thing I added was 1 tsp cinnamon. Also, I used 2 whole eggs instesd of 1 egg + 2 egg whites. I even enjoyed the leftovers cold."
"I make this two to three times a week. My husband loves it for breakfast, a snack or even an evening meal. I add one teaspoon of cinnamon, use a whole bag of frozen blueberries and a bottle of peaches (24 oz). It is the best. I recommend it to everyone."
"This is one of the best baked oatmeal recipes I have ever had! My family even eats it as a dessert!"
"I make this once a week for my husband, and he eats it nearly every morning. He is in training for a triathalon, and he loves the energy it provides. Ive tried lots of fruit combinations, and our favorite by far is blueberries and strawberries! Also modify the type of nut on top, it makes a difference. I also use a 9x9 (brownie pan) and it comes out moister and thicker. To cut more calories, I substitute Splenda's brown sugar and all liquid egg whites. We love it!"
"My family loves this oatmeal.The peaches and blueberries are great together.It is great for breakfast or just to grap for a snack.Added pecans instead of walnuts."
"My hubby and I love this oatmeal. I make it on Monday and we eat it for breakfast and snacks all week long. Today I am trying it with apples, raisins and pecans. I am out of blueberries and peaches!"
"Our whole family loves this! I had a package of mixed berries in the freezer (blueberries, raspberries and blackberries) that I used instead of just blueberries. It turned out great."
"This oatmeal was so good with the peaches and fresh blueberries. My husband was pretty skeptical at first, but was surprised how good it tasted."


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ORLANDO, Fla. - Florida voters overwhelmingly support the idea of legalized medical marijuana, according to a new Quinnipiac University poll.
[CAST YOUR VOTE: Do you think marijuana should be legal in Fla.?]
The poll released Monday morning showed that 88 percent of Florida voters support medical marijuana, compared to 10 percent who are opposed.
The poll also found that 55 percent of voters approved of recreational use of marijuana, compared to 44 percent who opposed.
The poll didn't specifically ask about the constitutional amendment on the November ballot that would legalize medical marijuana. Instead, it asked about the idea in general.
The poll of 1,251 voters was conducted July 17-21 and has a margin of error of plus or minus 2.8 percentage points.
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Paguera, apartment house with 10 high-quality apartments on the beach L02033
Efficiency: D
Surrounded by greenery, is this high extraordinary apartment complex just 200 meters from the beach, on the outskirts of Paguera in the southwest of Mallorca. The construction of the complex was begun in 2009, and completed 2012. The apartment complex consists of 10 apartments. Eight apartments, each with 124 m² of living space divided into a living-dining room with kitchen, two bedrooms with bathroom "en suite", utility room and balcony; and two apartments with 63 m² living space divided into a living-dining room with kitchen and bedroom with bathroom "en suite". The small apartments each include a 150 m² terrace, the end days apartments each have 150 m² rooftop terrace. Each apartment includes an underground parking space and a basement room. The apartments are fully air-conditioned, equipped with a fitted kitchen including all electrical appliances, electric blinds, power showers, satellite, video surveillance and are equipped with all modern comforts on mobile controllable. The underground parking spaces are equipped with charging stations for electric cars. The apartment complex has a community pool, drinking water treatment, a lift and is equipped with an emergency power supply and sprinkler system.
The tourist town of Paguera, or Peguera as it called, the Mallorcan has changed positively in recent years. Noisy mass tourism has given way to quiet coziness. In the village has many shops for shopping, and there are all year a modern infrastructure to meet the daily needs. The promenade with a high gastronomic offer, connects the three beaches. Attractive is also the area of Paguera with many golf courses, marinas, water sports, hiking or cycling in the Tramuntana mountains.
Price: 2.900.000 €
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Baby gorilla steals the show at London Zoo
Gorilla Mjukuu's adorable baby boy is set for TV stardom after appearing in ITV's documentary The Zoo.
Cradled in his mother's protective giant hands this is heart-warming moment first-time gorilla mum Mjukuu bonds with her baby.
Despite it being her first time as a mother, 11-year-old Mjukuu has impressed keepers at ZSL London Zoo who said she's proving to be fantastic at the job.
As this picture shows her five-week-old baby is dwarfed by mum's impressive size and is being constantly looked after.
Mjukuu adores her tiny baby boy, cleaning him, inspecting him and cuddling him all day long.
More than 40,000 people have already caught a glimpse of the tiny tot since he was born.
And it looks like he's set for even more publicity taking a starring role in Tuesday's episode of The Zoo, on ITV1 at 8pm.
A zoo spokesman said: 'She is a protective mum, and keeps him cradled to her all the time – but she is often happy to give visitors a peek at her precious son.'
Keeper Teague Stubbington said: 'He is a very quiet and contented baby, which means Mjukuu is caring for him perfectly.'
Now after all the excitement, keepers have just got to decide on a name.


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DOYLESTOWN, Pa. (CBS/AP) Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty in the suburban Philadelphia trial of Omar Cash, accused of carjacking a couple, raping the woman and killing her boyfriend, in May 2008.
Police say Cash, who's 28, carjacked Edgar Rosas-Gutierrez outside a northeast Philadelphia nightclub. They say Cash forced the 32-year-old Gutierrez to drive while he raped his girlfriend, then killed the man in Bensalem, Pa., before driving the girlfriend to a New Jersey motel, where she escaped.
Cash denied the charges testifying Tuesday in Bucks County Court. He claimed that an acquaintance had arranged for the woman to meet him at the motel, and she fled after taking money. Prosecutors asked why he had never told police that story before, and Cash said they wouldn't listen to him. Cash's testimony is in stark contrast to that of the alleged rape victim.
Last Friday, the woman told the jury that Cash laughed and sang along with the radio moments after he murdered her boyfriend and left his body along the side of the highway. The 43-year-old woman said she believed that Omar Cash would also kill her.
Cash is also charged with another murder in Philadelphia.


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Recently, FoodServiceWarehouse.com announced that they'd be offering a green certification program for commercial kitchens. That's good news, considering that EnergyStar reports that commercial building with kitchens use, on average 2.5 times more energy per square foot than commercial buildings without kitchens. All the energy used by overs, blenders, and refrigerators really starts to add up in a hurry if you aren't careful.
"Today's commercial kitchens are being squeezed by high operating costs driven by energy prices and a reduction in discretionary spending by consumers," said Steve Kurtz, vice president at FoodServiceWarehouse.com. "Our customers wanted a way to reduce their operating costs while becoming more ecologically responsible, which in turn would make their establishment more appealing to patrons. The program we developed allows our customers to achieve these goals, while putting them further down the path toward other types of certifications."
To kick-start their new certification program, FSW is giving away a green commercial kitchen valued at up to $40,000 to one qualifying business. According to their website, The Certified Green Commercial Kitchen Program is open to all business kitchens, and participants will have access to LEED-qualified certification experts during their time in the program.
There are five categories of green in this program:
- Energy Conservation
- Water Conservation
- Waste Reduction
- Green Cleaning
- Education
When you buy an energy-efficient product or otherwise go green in one of these areas, you accumulate points. In each category, there is a set number of points you must acquire. When you reach that goal number in all five categories, you'll receive certification.
There are rewards other than a piece of paper though. If you sign up for this program, you'll receive extended product warranties, discounts, and more from partnering companies. So this is a win-win program! If you run a commercial kitchen, you can read more about the program's details here.
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An all-optical 3D photoacoustic imaging probe that consists of an optical fiber probe for ultrasound detection and a bundle of hollow optical fibers for excitation of photoacoustic waves was developed. The fiber probe for ultrasound is based on a single-mode optical fiber with a thin polymer film attached to the output end surface that works as a Fabry Perot etalon. The input end of the hollow fiber bundle is aligned so that each fiber in the bundle is sequentially excited. A thin and flexible probe can be obtained because the probe system does not have a scanning mechanism at the distal end.
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of Joseph Ellingwood Sr., a listing of debts owed by the estate. I
see some familiar family names in this list. Joseph's youngest
sister Eunice had married a Uriah Cram, so it's possible Benjamin
Cram is related by marriage. Also, the Cram's were the owners of a
brickyard so it is likely Joseph purchased his bricks from them
Samuel Punchard Jr. is another possible relation: Joseph Ellingwood
Jr. was married to a Mary Punchard.
Finally, Levi Spaulding while not related to the Ellingwoods may be
related to me. My 5x great grandfather Lot Spaulding lived in the
same area as Joseph Sr and was a contemporary so there may be a link
to this Levi Spaulding.
Again, all monetary values are in English pounds, shillings and pence.
I apologize again for the wandering column of figures.
Admn. Acct. Joseph Ellingwood's Estate
The following Adm. Acct. of the estate of Joseph Ellingwood
late of Lyndeboro, deceased, exhibited 15th June 1790 by
Sarah & Joseph Ellingwood Admt& Admt. These accountants
charged themselves with the amount of the personal estate as
pr. inventory. 62..4..6
Ballance due to Adms. for paying debts yet due from 24.90.2 3/4
said estate 86.14.8 3/4
The two thirds of the real estate appraised at 66...0..0
Remains to be divided among the heirs 41...9..9 1/2
The accountants pray allowance of the following articles
of discharge, (to wit.) The funeral charges of the Dec'd 4..0...0
To Dr. John Hale 9..8.. 2
Dr.Benjn Jones 7..3.. 1
Joseph Herrick 0..14..10
Levi Spaulding esq 4..10..11 3/far
John Raynolds 8..9.. 4
Revd. Sewall Goodridge 1..4.. 0
Capt. Sam Houston 3..6.. 9
Levi Spaulding esquire 0..15.10
Stephan Burnam 0..12.0
Robt Day 0..8..0
James Burnam 0..10.0
John Grant 1..1..1
Joshua Stiles 3/ and Arael Stiles 3/ 0..6..0
Benjamin Cram 0.10.0
Samuel Punchard jr. 0...3.4
Benjn Epes 1.16.9
paid in the probate office 1...3.0
Amos Whitmore 0.12.0
John Ordway 1...6.0
Amos Green 0.12.0
Daniel Gould 0.18.4
To Moses Nichols esq. 7.17.7
Benjn Epes 0.18.3
Levi Spaulding esq. 0..2.10
Nathl Bachelor 0..6.0
William Taylor 0.9.3
To the admin.expence of Money, Time &in carrying on
the Admn.as pr.acct.herewith exhibited 4.17.0
To allow'd Widow for upholding life 9.0.0
To debts still due from said estate for which
the adm. is accountable includng Interest on
Notes to this time amounting in the whole to 24.9.0
drawing, examg.allowg. & recording this acct 0.8.0
attending to exhibit this acct 0.5.0
decree for settlement and bond 0.8.0
(?) on note to Susannah Dodge Adm. 2.3.6
Of inventory of record from original 86.14.8 3/4
Att Wm. Gordon Regr.
Hillsborough SS June 15th 1790 The above named Joseph
Ellingwood made oath to this acct. and produced
proper vouchers; it is therefore considered that the same
be and thereby is allowed by the Court
Att: Wm Gordon Regr
True Entry of Record Att: Wm Gordon Regr
And that concludes the transcription for the Probate File of
Joseph Ellingwood, Sr., my 5x great grandfather.


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Petty Officer 2nd Class James Suh was killed when the MH-47 helicopter he was aboard crashed in the vicinity of Asadabad, Afghanistan. He died June 28, 2005, during a mission to rescue other American Troops. He was 28. Suh was born Sung Gap Suh to Korean immigrants in Chicago. He grew up in Deerfield Beach, and while in Deerfield Beach High School he was on the tennis and swimming teams. He graduated from the University of Florida in 1999. Suh was assigned to the SEAL Delivery Vehicle Team One, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.
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292 1963 f100 won't turn over
So after several months I've got my 63 f100 with the original 292 running (new main rear seal, water pump - thanks to the forum's help in identifying the part number, radiator, oil pump, fuel pump and more :)) After about 100 miles or so it's stopped turning over. Tried jumping it, tried even swapping the battery but sounds exactly the same. Lights work. So I'm thinking starter? Any other ideas. Appreciate any advice. This did happen after driving it at night for the first time and using the headlights - maybe that's related but again the two year old battery seems just fine.
Have you tried bypassing the solenoid? Could be bad...
These things are cheap and have a rep for failing. I always carry a spare when I'm driving an older Ford. I mean, c,mon, less than ten bucks
Thanks for the advice. Bypassed the Solenoid and same thing - starter tries to crank the engine but doesn't get there. Thinking distributor/plugs.
It looks like it's time to pull the starter and take it to an auto parts store for testing. Troubleshooting is a process of elimination. If the starter checks out, and I have my doubts, then it's time to think about possibly timing. BTW have you put a socket on your crank bolt and tried turning the engine by hand?
How cold is it where you are at? Truck parked outside in the snow and salt brine muck? Sometimes rebuild starters aren't too good. They will work OK, just not for very long. Or when it gets esp. cold. Some years back I had to took a propane torch to the starter and thaw it out, got my truck out of the parking lot the next day anyway. It was well below 0. I did not want to replace a starter outside and figured it might loosen up some and get the truck home.
That replacement has held up pretty good since then but taking no chances I recently bought a new one from DB electrical, and a new bendix, solenoid, it's all ready to go. If it ever warms up in the garage. The problem with starters they can be bit or miss. Try to breakdown at home if ya can.
So after all that, the obvious. Either bad fuel gauge or sender unit, float. Truck was out of gas :). Running great!
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Focus on the Family Again Misstates Researchers' Facts about Sexual Abuse and Origins of Sexual Orientation
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Focus on the Family, Ex-Gays Put Marriage 'on the Chopping Block'
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FRC Persists in Smear Campaign against Antibullying Advocate
Kevin Jennings is a former leader of the Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Education Network — GLSEN — which since 1995 has been key to the
FRC Affirms Imprisonment, Execution of Gays; Peddles Ex-Gay Therapy as Solution
In articles dated June 8 and June 11, the Family Research Council affirmed laws in foreign countries that imprison or execute gay people. FRC is
Gigs for Focus on the Family Get Miss California Fired
Miss California USA announced today that it has fired Carrie Prejean for contract violations, CNN reported. Prejean's violations began in April when she was a
'Love Won Out', What's the Point?
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Magsafe power adapters for MacBook Pro first saw the light of day in 2006, featuring Apple-patented magnetic connector. They have since then become a standard for Macbook Pro devices. In this article we will present the new Macbook Pro charger, the 85W MagSafe Power Adapter, while weighing pros and cons along the way.
The main feature
The main advantage of this power adapter is a magnetic DC connector, which is designed so it can be disconnected from your Macbook Pro with great ease. This has been identified as an important issue among users. Laptop is a sensitive machine in no way not meant for falling. Although some of the more robust models will continue to work after falling repeatedly, they can also be rendered completely useless after the first fall. Apple assures us that this is impossible with MagSafe power adapter, since it easily plugs out, not moving your MacBook an inch.
The company exclusively owns patent rights for a "magnetic connector for electronic device", and does not license the patent, or the connector itself. However, there is one major downfall to this. Although the idea of the magnetic connection and the device itself are indisputably brilliant and the patent is regarded as a continuation of Apple's tradition of presenting us with innovative, elegant technological solutions, it also means you are limited to this product when using Macbook Pro. Though many may not like that, Apple takes pride in the fact that most of their machines can be used only with dedicated parts and equipment.
Power capacity and compatibility
It is not a bad idea to buy the stronger 85 Watt MagSafe instead of the 60 Watt one, because then you have a power supply backup for almost all MacBook models. Although MagSafe power adapter with 85 W is designed for charging Macbook Pro 15-inch and 17-inch laptops, users state it works perfectly even with the Macbook 13-inch and Macbook Air. MacBooks are cleverly designed, so they will use just the correct amount of electricity, although this kind of improvisation is generally not a great idea when using other devices. Anyway, it may be useful to know you can use the stronger charger with a less demanding laptop.
As with most Apple products, this one is an eye candy too. It features the well-known minimalistic design, it is very slim and, of course, recognizably white. It weighs only 1.4 pounds, with a volume of 7.3x6.1x2.5 inches. Being smaller and lighter than your average MacBook charger, it is more suitable for long journeys.
If the cable is not long enough for your needs, you can buy an extension cord, which will provide you with an additional six feet of cable.
User Criticism
Users have voiced displeasure mainly regarding the durability of this product. While no one disputes its practical and technological value, a number of users gave it low marks on official Apple's website. They usually complain about the cord snapping at the head of the connector, separation of a plug from the cord, transformer shorting and the loss of elasticity in pin springs.


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Ultimate South America
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Prepare to discover two of the greatest cities of South America—Rio de Janeiro and Buenos Aires—at a more leisurely pace, and then finish it off with a visit to the continent's top destination – Peru. On this tour, you'll have plenty of free time in each city to explore and experience the varied restaurants, shops, and optional excursions. In Rio, view the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue on Corcovado Mountain; sip caipirinhas, a popular Brazilian cocktail, catch a samba show, and enjoy the famous Copacabana Beach for endless people watching! While in Buenos Aires, you'll have the opportunity to visit the Cemetery of the Recoleta, where Eva Peron is buried, and learn how at the age of 33, she was declared the "Spiritual Leader of the Nation." You'll learn more about her life on your sightseeing tour in Buenos Aires. And no visit to Buenos Aires would be complete without a tango show, the world's most sensuous dance in a city where romance permeates the air. A highlight on this journey is a visit to Iguassu Falls. See the impressive falls from both the Brazilian and Argentine sides – Brazil's view takes you through clouds of mist, where you can experience the 275 falls, spanning nearly two miles! Argentina's side allows you to walk along the boardwalk network and embark on a jungle train through the forest for unforgettable views. Hear the deafening roar and admire the brilliant rainbows created by the clouds of spray, and take in the majesty of this wonder of the world. Finish your vacation by heading north to Peru, where a city stay in Lima will reveal the colonial heritage of Peruvians, and then you'll venture to Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley, two of the most stunning and mystical places on earth. You'll have the privilege to glimpse the ancient history and culture, and enjoy the unique opportunity to stay overnight in both the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu, where you'll have two included entrances to the site, the chance to visit a local Inca home, and traditional Indian market. From the charming city of Cusco, where you'll have a full day of exploration of the city and the Temple of Sacsayhuaman, you'll head to fascinating Lake Titicaca – a lake of floating islands, maintained over centuries by the local Indians who build their islands and homes from the continuously sinking reeds. This experience of South America's greatest cities, the wonder of Iguassu Falls, and a visit to Peru's Machu Picchu and Lake Titicaca is provided to the fullest on this extraordinary tour. And a trip likely to generate stories you can tell for years to come.
19 days from RM20,042/pax
Day to day
Welcome to spectacular Rio de Janeiro, host of the 2016 Summer Olympics! After arrival, settle into your hotel and meet your Tour Director, who will have pointers for your free time exploration.
Guided sightseeing begins with a drive along Rio's famed Leblon, Ipanema, and Copacabana Beaches. Take the cog railway 701 metres (2,300 feet) up to the summit of CORCOVADO to view the Christ the Redeemer statue and enjoy 360-degree views of Guanabara Bay and the bustling city below. Your afternoon is free to explore. Perhaps join an optional excursion to a favela for a glimpse into the life of these colourful communities that nearly 25% of the people call home. Tonight, your Tour Director hosts a welcome dinner at a local churrascaria. Following dinner, perhaps opt for a fun outing to see a Samba show highlighting the Brazilian Samba and its dazzling costumes. (B,D)
A free day in Rio allows you to relax on one of the beaches or take an optional excursion to the historic city of Petropolis. (B)
Fly to Iguassu Falls, one of the greatest natural wonders of the world. Journey to the Brazilian side of the FALLS to see the 275 waterfalls cascading over a precipice almost 3.2 kilometres (two miles) wide and 76 metres (250 feet) deep. Walk into Devil's Throat Canyon, where clouds of mist, a thundering roar, and 180-degree rainbows surround you- an unforgettable experience! (B,D)
Cross the border for a visit of the Argentine side of the FALLS. Begin with a short ride on the open-air ECOLOGICAL JUNGLE TRAIN through the surrounding rainforest. A series of boardwalks takes you above the falls for a look over the edge to see the water crashing down below into the Devil's Throat. This afternoon you may opt to visit the Bird Park, home to many species of indigenous birds as well as flora from the area. (B)
Fly to Buenos Aires, Argentina's cosmopolitan capital. After settling into your hotel, an orientation tour familiarises you with the "Paris of South America" and its wide boulevards, outdoor cafes, and charming shops. (B)
Morning sightseeing with a Local Guide focuses on the city's well-known landmarks, including the Colon Opera House and Plaza de Mayo, site of La Casa Rosada (the President's Pink House) and Metropolitan Cathedral. Also visit La Boca and San Telmo, one of Buenos Aires' oldest neighbourhoods, and RECOLETA CEMETERY, where Eva Peron is buried. End your day with an Argentinean meal, followed by a sensuous TANGO SHOW highlighting this alluring dance so popular here. (B,D)
Today is free for independent activities, or you can take an optional excursion to visit a local estancia (ranch) to experience the life of the gauchos (cowboys) on a traditional Argentine ranch complete with a barbecue lunch. (B)
Board a flight for Lima, Peru. Heralded as the "City of Kings" by Spanish conquistadors, Lima still carries vestiges of its opulent past with its colonial buildings and world-class museums. (B)
Sightseeing today focuses on Lima's colonial heritage. Founded in 1535, Lima was once the capital of Spain's South American Empire. Visit the baroque 11th-century SAN FRANCISCO MONASTERY, with Spanish and Moorish architecture throughout. Continue to Plaza Mayor, where you will see the Government Palace that houses the presidential palace and was once the home of Francisco Pizarro, founder of Lima and conqueror of Peru. Nearby, see the Cathedral where Pizarro's remains are buried. The remainder of your day is free to explore on your own. Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant this evening. (B,D)
Fly to Cusco high in the Andes and upon arrival, descend into the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Stop at AWANAKANCHA and learn about the importance of Camelids (llama, vicuna, alpaca, and guanaco) for Inca cultures. See them up close and learn how their coats are transformed into precious weaving fibres that are then used in ancient weaving techniques still in use today. Continue to PISAC, a charming village with an infamous INDIAN MARKET, where you have plenty of time to browse the many colourful stalls selling handicrafts ranging from alpaca sweaters and blankets to painted vases and sterling silver. Later, arrive at your hotel, nestled in the peaceful Sacred Valley. (B,D)
Start the day with a visit to OLLANTAYTAMBO and the Inca ruins of the same name. Explore the archaeological site that was the scene of the Inca resistance during the Spanish conquest-the only place ever to resist Spanish attacks. You will see how the temple area at the top of the terraces was the perfect defensive stronghold. Next, visit a LOCAL HOME to experience life in this traditional village, which has been remarkably well preserved. Then, visit the SEMINARIO CERAMICS WORKSHOP to learn about Peruvian ancient and modern art. End your day at a local chicheria for a taste of a typical Inca drink in Peru called chicha. (B)
Board the VISTADOME train that cuts a path through the picturesque Urubamba Valley bound for Aguas Calientes, the quaint town closest to the "Lost City of the Incas." Ascend the mountainside through tropical forest to the sacred refuge of MACHU PICCHU. Your guide recounts the many accomplishments of the Incas as you tour the terraced ruins dating back to the 15th century. The ruins went undiscovered for nearly 400 years after they were abandoned when the Inca Empire fell to the Spanish. For this reason, many of the mysteries surrounding Machu Picchu remain to this day. (B,D)
Enjoy some free time this morning to explore the mountain town of Aguas Calientes; perhaps visit the local market, quaint boutiques, or take a walk along nearby trails. Later this afternoon, return to Cusco, former capital of the Inca Empire. (B)
Embark on a guided sightseeing tour of Cusco that focuses on the city that was once the political, military, and cultural epicentre of the Incas. In fact, Inca foundations can still be found in Cusco, with the Spanish baroque structures built on top. Visit the SANTO DOMINGO MONASTERY, where these two forms of architecture are melded together with the temple of both cultures atop one another. Also see the CATHEDRAL in the Plaza de Armas before a visit to the TEMPLE OF SACSAYHUAMAN. Some of the best examples of Inca masonry can be found at this fortress, where stones weighing up to 350 tons are pieced together to form a complex that could house up to 10,000 men. Learn about the ceremonies and battles that took place here on your tour. Also see the ruins of Kenko and Puca Pucara before returning to Cusco. (B,D)
Fly to Juliaca, then transfer to Puno on the shores of Lake Titicaca. Legend says the first Inca, Manco Capac, arose from the waters of the lake by the power of the Sun God to found the Inca Empire. (B)
Experience fascinating LAKE TITICACA today as you embark on a motorboat tour of the highest navigable lake in the world and its manmade islands. On TAQUILE ISLAND, see how the local people integrate their Inca and Spanish past. Continue to the UROS FLOATING ISLANDS, a group of approximately 40 artificially made islands. Learn how the Uros Indians construct their islands, homes, boats, and many other resources completely of tortora reed, a centuries-old practice. Enjoy a farewell dinner hosted by your Tour Director this evening. (B,L,D)
En route to Juliaca, stop at the pre-Incan burial grounds of SILLUSTANI. See the aboveground tombs, chullpas, in which the Aymara Indians buried their high priests. You will be welcomed into one of the locals' HOMES for an inside look at life here. Fly to Lima and transfer to your hotel. (B)
Your holiday ends after breakfast this morning. (B)
What's included
- SIGHTSEEING In Rio de Janeiro, Iguassu Falls, Buenos Aires, Lima, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Cusco, and Lake Titicaca.
- SCENIC HIGHLIGHTS Corcovado, Brazilian & Argentine sides of Iguassu Falls, Recoleta Cemetery, Tango Show, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, and Lake Titicaca.
- GUIDES Local Guides for sightseeing in Rio, Iguassu Falls, Buenos Aires, Lima, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Cusco, and Lake Titicaca; services of a professional Tour Director.
- TRANSPORTATION Private, deluxe air-conditioned motorcoach while touring.
- HOTELS Twin-bedded rooms with private bath or shower, hotel taxes, service charges and tips for baggage handling.
- Inside visits as shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges where applicable.
- MEALS 18 breakfasts (B) 3 lunches (L) 8 dinners (D)
What to expect
- Request your holiday
Send in your request either by using the form on the right or by calling us on +603 2142 0222. Tell us what kind of holiday you would like so we can design a holiday to suit your requirements.
- Receive your quote
Based on the information given to us, we will try to come back to you within 24 hours with a quote. We may need to ask more information from you, such as if you require accommodation before and after the tour, or if you have booked flights already.
- Confirmation
To confirm the booking, we will need a copy of your passports and RM1,000 deposit per person. Full payment around 8 weeks before departure.
We will provide everything you need to enjoy your holiday.
Frequently asked questions
- When are you open?
You can call us on Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm.
- Do you offer insurance?
We offer comprehensive insurance coverage with all our tours. However you can opt for your own coverage if you wish.
- Why can't I organise this trip myself?
You can. However what we can offer is the reassurance of our professional service so you don't have to worry if anything goes wrong. For example, if a flight is delayed, it is up to us to rearrange the flight.
We handle all your problems, leaving you time to enjoy your holiday.


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Design and build a professional grade web UI
Budget $250-750 USD
Project: Build a great commercial grade UI/UX web tool, based on the specifications attached.
TIME REQUIREMENT: I am looking for an experienced developer and a designer that can build a great web based app. I need somebody that will work on this project FULL TIME until it is complete. If you have multiple projects at the same time, then please do not bid.
BIZ REQUIREMENTS: READ the attached .word document with the requirements, before placing a bid.
DESIGN: You must have meticulous design skills. Please no beginners for this project. I have design ideas, and will provide certain sample mockups. However You will have to turn the mockups into improved professional commercial grade UX. Not all sections and pages have mockups, you will be responsible for creating designs for the remaining pages.
- Design for every single page must be completed and approved by me, before any development can start. We must know exactly how everything will look and work, before any code is written.
- You must provide what tools/platforms you plan to use to build the site. All software must be approved, before you begin work.
HOSTING: You will be provided with a hosting account. Development must be done there, so that I may track progress.
EXAMPLES: With your bid, please submit examples of your BEST ui/ux work
TIMELINE: 1 month
PAYMENT TERMS: 30% Milestones/70% upon final Delivery.
IMPORTANT: Please be respectful of everyone's time and read the full requirements prior to placing a bid.
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The moment has finally arrived: Lady Gaga is dishing all the juicy details about her debut perfume, "Fame." When a photo of the bottle was leaked on the Internet this week, the pop star felt she had no choice but to get on Twitter, share a pic, and talk about this highly-anticipated fragrance.
5 Ridiculously Weird Fragrances
"Looks like photos of my perfume are being leaked. Oh you fashion editors I could just crinkle my hands at you!" she Tweeted. According to the packaging, Fame will smell of "Tears of belladonna, crushed heart of tiger orchidea with a black veil of incense, pulverized apricot and the combinative essences of saffron and honey drops." As lengthy and complicated as that description sounds, we're just glad it won't smell like blood and semen, as previously claimed.
So what makes this celebrity fragrance so unique? While the color of the perfume is black, it becomes invisible once sprayed. Monster magic! The packaging says that it's "First of its kind, this perfume is an innovation in fluid technology. It's black like the soul of fame but invisible once airborne." Dramatic, but cool. Gaga also explained that while the perfume has been designed for women, men could wear it too.
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"My perfume was designed for women, but a lot of my gay friends wear it," she said when a fan asked if she'll ever make perfume for "the gays."
We're still skeptical about this fragrance; while it sounds cool, Lady Gaga is full of surprises and could spring a nasty scent on us at the last minute. What do you think? Will you buy Mamma Monster's perfume?


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BALTIMORE (Stockpickr) -- 2014 has been a tough year for specialty retail stocks. Since the start of the year, the average retail name has slid more than 5.4%, versus 4.8% gains for the S&P 500. Simply put, owning retail has been hazardous to your portfolio's health for the last six months.
>>5 Rocket Stocks to Buy for a Correction Week
But that could be about to change.
We're seeing a major shift in leadership in June as the momentum names that fared so well in 2013 start coming back into favor this year. And retail is one of the sectors best-positioned to rally into the second half of the year.
So to figure out which specific retail names are worth trading this week, we're turning to the technicals.
For the unfamiliar, technical analysis is a way for investors to quantify qualitative factors, such as investor psychology, based on a stock's price action and trends. Once the domain of cloistered trading teams on Wall Street, technicals can help top traders make consistently profitable trades and can aid fundamental investors in better planning their stock execution.
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Arcadja Auctions > Artists Database > H > Hubet-Hud > William Hudson, Jr
William Hudson, JrTweetUnited States (1787 -  1861 )
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William Hudson, Jr. American, 1787- circa 1861 Portrait of a Gentleman , 1817 Signed Hudson and dated 1817 (ll) Watercolor on ivory Sight 2 3/4 x 2 inches Provenance: Mrs. Pannill Rucker, Jr. William Hudson worked in Virginia prior to relocating to Boston,where he maintained a studio from 1829-1856. Two other miniaturesfrom his early career have been documented, one a likeness of agentleman dating from 1818, included in the Manney Collection ofThe Metropolitan Museum of Art. The other, a portrait of EdwardCunningham by Hudson was depicted in Makers of Richmond,1737-1860 , [Valentine Museum, 1949, no. 40, p. 54.] Althoughthe identity of the subject of this appealing portrait is notknown, he may also have been a Virginia resident. The miniaturecomes from the collection of Mrs. Pennill Rucker, Jr.; the Ruckerfamily homestead was in Martinsville, Virginia, about 150 milessouthwest of Richmond. Hudson appears to have eventually abandonedminiature painting in favor of portraits in oil andlandscapes. Estimate $1,000-1,500 Not examined out of frame. Fine condition, fresh color, slightwarping of ivory.


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NASCAR press release
NASCAR And Goodyear Extend Agreement
- Goodyear To Continue As Exclusive Tire Supplier Through 2017
NEW YORK, New York (Oct. 3, 2011) – NASCAR and the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company today jointly announced they have signed an extended agreement for Goodyear to continue as the exclusive tire used in NASCAR's top three racing series for the next five years.
The agreement, which extends through the 2017 season, renews Goodyear as the "Exclusive Tire Supplier" of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, the NASCAR Nationwide Series and the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series. Goodyear has had an uninterrupted commitment to NASCAR since becoming a race tire supplier in the 1950s, making it one of the longest-running supply programs in any sport. In addition, Goodyear has been the exclusive tire supplier for all three of the circuit's top series since 1997.
"Our longtime relationship with Goodyear is a testament to the company's consistent high-quality tire it supplies the race teams," said Jim O'Connell, NASCAR's chief sales officer. "Not only are they experts in tire performance, but they are also a brand that understands how to effectively engage and connect with our fans through creative activation."
"This extension is the continuation of a relationship between experts," said Pierre Jambon, vice president of Goodyear's off-highway business. "NASCAR is clearly the expert in stock car racing, and it has chosen Goodyear because of our expertise in delivering outstanding performance. Our tire performance on the track validates our brand, inspires confidence for drivers and helps create exciting racing for fans. We are proud to continue to be an integral part of NASCAR."


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By far, the biggest product announcement made during the WWDC keynote is iOS 7. Apple has completely redesigned it and added a bunch of useful features which we have summarized after the jump.
Control Center
One of the longest and most heavily demanded features, iOS 7 will come with Control Center which allows you to quickly change settings like brightness, WiFi, Bluetooth, manage music playback, turn on LED flashlight etc. without ever delving deep down into Settings. It is invoked by swiping up from the bottom edge.
With iOS 7, Apple is bringing a more powerful multitasking experience. Besides the new webOS-like app switcher, all apps will now be able to run in the background, with their multitasking privileges based on how frequently you use them. So apps like Facebook, your favorite RSS reader, Tweetbot etc. will have more regular updates in the background compared to other apps that don't get as much use. This way, you get true multitasking without battery drain.
iTunes Radio
In order to compete with Xbox Music and Google Play Music All Access, Apple has announced its own music streaming / discovery service. It is built-in to the stock Music app, is free to use (ad-supported), and will initially only be available in the US. Expect expansion to other countries in the future.
Latest iOS devices will be able to directly share things like photos, videos, links etc. with one another over a secure, peer-to-peer connection on the same wireless network.
Updated Apps: Camera, Photos, Safari, Find my iPhone, Siri
The camera app in iOS 7 comes with four different shooting modes – still, video, square (for social networks) and pano – along with a set of filters and basic image-editing tools.
Photos is the most impressive new app of the bunch. It completely changes the way photos are organized and viewed, as it intelligently groups photos from a single event and timeframe into "Moments" which together form "Collections".
Safari gets a new content-oriented interface with UI elements that get out of you way until you scroll to reveal them. There's also a new Chrome for iOS-like Tabs View and Unified Address + Search bar.
Find My iPhone will now work even if the thief wipes your phone as they won't be able to activate it unless they know your iTunes username and password.
Siri is integrated with Wikipedia, Twitter and Bing, and comes with more commands for controlling system settings. You can now also switch between a male / female voice.
You can now have "FaceTime audio" calls with other iOS and OS X devices.
All stock apps along with the ones mentioned above have received a design overhaul.
Notification Center
iOS 7's Notification Center is divided into three sections: today for displaying calendar events, reminders; missed shows text messages, calls and other forms of inward communication items you haven't responded to yet; all shows every notifications. Notifications now sync across all your iOS and OS X devices so you don't have to clear them one by one.
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LOMACKINLAY: Stata module to perform Lo-MacKinlay variance ratio test
lomackinlay computes a overlapping variance-ratio test on a timeseries. The timeseries should be in level form; e.g., to test that stock returns vary randomly around a constant mean, you consider the null hypothesis that the log price series is a random walk with drift. The log price series would then be given in the varlist. If the assumption of homoskedastic errors in the process generating the differenced series is not reasonable, the robust option may be used to calculate a variance ratio test statistic robust to arbitrary heteroskedasticity. This is version 1.0.7, corrected for errors in logic identified by Allin Cottrell and Brian Fryd.
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OLIVEIRA, Joana D'Arc de Souza; ALVES, Maria do Socorro da Costa Feitosa and MIRANDA, Francisco Arnoldo Nunes de. Occupational risks in a hospital environment: a challenge for workers' health. Rev. salud pública [online]. 2009, vol.11, n.6, pp.909-917. ISSN 0124-0064. http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/S0124-00642009000600007.
Objective This study was aimed at analysing health workers' social representations concerning occupational risks. Methods The study adopted a qualitative approach using social representation theory; it was carried out with doctors, nurses and dentists from a Natal/RN-BR hospital dealing with emergencies. A semi-structured interview was used for data collection using the following question for interviewee orientation, "What do occupational hazards mean to you?" The data was analysed by Alceste software based on a dendogram generating four classes containing statements by the subjects who were interviewed. Results Hazard in the work environment prevailed in class 1. Four words became evident: disease (chi-square=78.8), irreversible (chi-square=50.6), accident (chisquare= 45.7) and contract (chi-square=43.4). Class 2 was organised around four significant elements: depression (chi-square=65.7), excessive (chi-square=54.6), stress (chi-square=53.3) and overload (chi-square=26.6). Class 3 related cause and effect in the workplace. The four words listed here involved classic hazard agents: ergonomic (chi-square=74.5), chemicals (chi-square=66), organic (chi-square=60.9) and physical (chi-square=53.8). Class 4 highlighted the 4 most significant words related to the theme: policy (chi-square=25.7), manager (chi-square=16.1), security (chi-square=15.7) and health (chi-square=11.8). Conclusions This group of workers showed discontentment with unhealthy and unsafe hospital working conditions and a lack of health policy in the workplace must be understood within an overall health policy context.
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The biggest disparity was in Ohio.
Obama's campaign ran just over 51,000 ads in the state compared to nearly 17,500 for Romney. No Republican has ever won the White House without carrying Ohio, and recent polls show Obama ahead there.
Wisconsin, the home state of running mate Rep. Paul Ryan, is the only state where Romney has edged the president in ads.
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Bigelow's First Take on the CougarsDecember 12, 2010
I am excited to join the Deep Shades of Blue team and offer my insights and thoughts on BYU basketball.
I was an avid fan of BYU sports (not just basketball but all BYU sports) before attending the school and have continued to follow them after my time there.
I truly believe we are in a golden age of BYU athletics as both football and basketball teams have men at the helm that embody what the university stands for as well as have the coaching and recruiting ability to produce exceptional teams on a consistent basis.
It's a great time to be Cougar fan!
Let me echo Jimmy Balderson's words in saying that I'm not the guy to look to for news reports on the team. I'm just a guy with an opinion who might have a unique perspective on the topic of BYU basketball given my background. With that said, I hope what I write adds value to the website and to your experiences as a Cougar fan.
For my first post I thought I would share some quick thoughts on the Arizona game last night.
Despite Emery not having the best offensive night, the wings (Emery, little Collinsworth, and Abouo) really impressed me. They were all really physical, were extremely active on the defensive end, and were active on the boards.
Most impressive of all though, was how much their athleticism disrupted the Arizona flow. Yes, that's right. It was BYU's athleticism that disrupted the PAC-10 member Arizona and not the other way around.
You could see the disruption in both the man and zone match-ups from shots being altered and passes being tipped. Those are the type of things that happen when defenses get to spots quicker then the offensive player anticipates or is used to seeing on an everyday basis.
If the wings continue to play with the same aggressiveness and confidence as they did on Saturday good things await.
I wouldn't be surprised to see the Cougars play more zone in the future, especially against tough inside match-ups. One of the toughest things to do out of a zone is to rebound but BYU proved they were able to do it against a strong rebounding team in Arizona.
Additionally, the team was so active in the zone that they were able to force turnovers through tipped passes. Such success gives the coaching staff another great option when they find themselves in foul trouble or don't want to "monster" (double) the post.
Finally, I know it has been said before but I'll say it again, Jimmer is a really special player.
His performances this past week illustrate not only how gifted he is physically but mentally as well.
It takes a one-of-a-kind mentality to be able to receive the type of praise and attention he did during the beginning of the week and then come back and drop 33 on the team you dropped 49 on the year prior.
Take this year in because the likes of Jimmer in a Cougar uniform likely won't be seen again for some time.
I'm always hesitant to get too excited about a team too early because I know how many things can transpire through the course of a season but this team is definitely pushing the excitement meter earlier than most.


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Court to Examine Army Role at Love Canal
Published: May 19, 1991
BUFFALO, May 17— Documents released on Friday by a Federal court indicate that wastes from the first atomic bomb and an Army chemical weapons plant may have been buried at Love Canal.
A spokesman for the Occidental Chemical Corporation said the information, from more than 100 confidential memos, reports and court documents unsealed by Judge John T. Curtin, of Federal District Court, would help the company prove the Army's involvement at the toxic waste dump near Niagara Falls.
Among the documents are affidavits from area residents who say they saw Army personnel, sometimes wearing protective gloves, clothing and gas masks, dumping barrels of material into the canal in the 1940's.


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Jazz at the Albright-Knox festival began with 'Blue Skies'
Sunday's episode of The Buffalo News' Jazz at the Albright-Knox festival began with "Blue Skies."
"Blue skies – thank you, God," exulted singer Pat Flaherty. "We were worried."
She spoke for us all, as musicians are supposed to. It was almost a miracle, how the skies cleared Sunday in time for the concert. The crowd began on the small side, but more people drifted in as it became clear that the blue skies were here to stay.
The combo's approach was as sunny and breezy as the day. Flaherty is a singer full of bright attitude. She has a low, rich voice, with wide vibrato. Her style could remind you of the late Rosemary Clooney – high praise – or Dinah Washington, especially in "What a Difference A Day Made."
Bob Snyder, on guitar, had a delicate touch that added color and texture. On organ, Craig Kastelnik burbled and warbled, as if suggesting the subconscious. In Duke Ellington's "I Got It Bad (And That Ain't Good) accusing rumblings accompanied the singer's laments. What a treat, to have a Hammond B3 on the gallery steps. So often we have had to content ourselves with wan electric keyboards.
It must have been a task, getting that big instrument to the scene, and Kastelnik made the most of its capabilities. You could tell that when he played a solo his heart was in every note. A bravo should go in this department also to Danny Hull, on drums. "He's the man who pins everyone down," Flaherty said. It was true. As Kastelnik wailed out on "Bessame Mucho," Hull was with him every step of the way, encouraging him, cheering him, egging him on. Every soloist should be so lucky.
Kastelnik took the mic himself for several numbers including, memorably, Marvin Gaye's "What's Going On." His voice was full of energy and soul. That was a kick, with its funk groove, and Hull bobbing along to the beat. The spirit was catching.
We had a few hipster numbers (Sonny Rollins' "Airegin" and "Oleo," plus Wes Montgomery's "Road Song") but the band did not overdo that angle. Instead the musicians happily concentrated on standards and ballads, to the delight of the crowd. "Trust In Me," a Dakota Staton ballad you never hear, was a high point. The band took its time, Flaherty gave it a lot of feeling, and Snyder played a beautiful and sensitive solo. Flaherty also did a wonderfully straightforward and soulful "Teach Me Tonight."
A grooving "Lullaby of Birdland" was full of organ squalls. Other gutbucket numbers included "Come Rain or Come Shine," "Lover Man, Where Can You Be" and "My Foolish Heart." The afternoon ended with Thelonious Monk's "Rhythm-A-Ning," ending a series of massive organ blasts. I think Kastelnik used his entire forearm for the last one. There was one additional song still in store – a kind of encore, if you will. A singer named Calvin Harrison got up from the crowd and joined the band for "Stormy Monday." It was sketchy but fun.
Jazz at the Albright continues at 2 p.m. Sunday with the great laid-back saxophonist Don Rice.
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On March 28, the unmistakably fearless Grammy Award-winning ensemble Kronos Quartet celebrates its 40th anniversary, performing commissioned works by favorite composers and collaborators in Stern Auditorium. The program includes a world premiere and Carnegie Hall commission by Terry Riley, a New York premiere by Philip Glass, and a new work entitled Aheym (Homeward) by Bryce Dessner, guitarist of acclaimed Brooklyn-based band The National.
Rolling Stone's David Pescovitz sat down with Bryce Dessner and Kronos Quartet violinist David Harrington to discuss the connection that led to their collaboration on Aheym and other works on their new recording of Dessner's music.
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An English professor at my alma mater had a notorious reputation for his stern grading habits. The joke among the undergraduates was that he tossed the students' writing compositions up in the air and the only papers to earn an A were the ones that stuck to the ceiling.
I'm starting to believe that is the County Commission's philosophy for investing Pasco's tourist tax dollars. Throw all the ideas up in the air and the best one will defy gravity and stick to the ceiling.
In a matter of five weeks, Pasco County commissioners individually or collectively and their constituents have proposed to build: a softball complex in Trinity; multiple, identical complexes in Trinity and in Wesley Chapel; a significantly larger sports edifice in Hudson; and now a combination of lacrosse and professional soccer practice fields at county-owned land in close proximity to Saddlebrook Resort in Wesley Chapel.
This comes after a tentative deal and eight-year quest to build a tennis stadium on that same land near Saddlebrook fell apart. Let's not forget the once-promising idea of replicating the appearance of historic major league stadiums for amateur baseball and softball. There also was (and still is presumably, since nothing seems off the table) a suggestion of making another stab at spring training baseball.
Commissioners have said sports marketing is to be the key to building Pasco's tourism industry, but the most notable sport has been chasing away potential suitors.
The commission or its staff have butted heads with Tom Dempsey of Saddlebrook and the Big League Dreams team over finances and now the board's indecisiveness coupled with Commissioner Jack Mariano's all-roads-lead-to-Hudson thinking brought a rebuke and resignation from the Sportsplex USA consultant working on the Trinity softball proposal.
Mariano is now catering to Dempsey and his new pitch for lacrosse/soccer fields. The successful Dick's Sporting Goods Tournament of Champions at the Wesley Chapel District Park last weekend has Dempsey's team thinking of adding lacrosse fields at the county site near Saddlebrook to head off the potential for the tournament to outgrow its Wesley Chapel home.
The Saddlebrook fields also could double as a training site for the soon-to-be playing Tampa Bay Rowdies professional soccer team of the United Soccer League, a newly formed Division 2 league that is a notch below Major Soccer League.
In other words, this is a proposal is to spend an estimated $5 million to build fields to serve a once-a-year, three-day lacrosse tournament and to be the practice site for a second-tier soccer team that is expected to play its actual games in another county. It's akin to blowing millions for practice fields for a minor league baseball affiliate that will play its competitive games in Hillsborough and then open it up for a once-a-year high school tournament that already exists in Pasco County.
This isn't heads in beds. This is heads in sand.
It's a money grab by Saddlebrook — somewhat understandable considering the revenue it generates in tourist tax dollars — and naivete by Mariano for carrying it forward. Although, I suspect he likes that it would use less than half of the $11.5 million of available tourism money, leaving enough cash to start another project. Perhaps even one at Arthur Engle Field in Hudson?
If nothing else, this ridiculous plan illustrates the absence of institutional knowledge of Pasco County. For starters, the county-owned and recently expanded Land O'Lakes Recreation Complex has eight fields available for the lacrosse tournament to use. It's a short drive from Wesley Chapel (and its hotels) and using multiple sites for a single tournament is nothing new. There is no need for the county to absorb a multimillion-dollar expense to cater to the Dick's Sporting Goods tournament.
Those same Land O'Lakes fields also have played host to Major League Soccer. The Tampa Bay Mutiny, a major league team that folded in 2001, held its preseason training in Land O'Lakes in 1999 and also played some exhibition games there including one to benefit a local food bank. If the fields there were good enough for Major League Soccer, they — or an existing public facility — should suffice for a lowered-tiered team. Spending millions for new practice fields just doesn't make economic sense and certainly won't generate overnight stays for Pasco's hotels.
When discussing tourism promotion, commissioners must be cautious not to over react to an emotional plea citing the growing national popularity of lacrosse and the pending boom in soccer excitement from a USL team in Tampa Bay and even the 2010 World Cup this summer in South Africa.
I'm a soccer dad and a sports fan, but I've never seen a soccer or lacrosse ball stick to the ceiling.


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Type of Document Dissertation Author Yang, Xu URN etd-12272007-100902 Title Multi-channel Mobile Access to Web Services Degree PhD Department Computer Science Advisory Committee
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Alderman and former mayor Burch Johnson once again called for a merger between Maumelle Water Management and the city during Monday night's City Council meeting and the council approved his laid back plan to accomplish that merger in a friendly fashion.
Johnson noted that the Maumelle Suburban Improvement District No. 500 was formed more to create Maumelle than to supply water.
In fact, since the city did not exist at the time, the district was used to sell bonds to build Maumelle's infrastructure which included parks, ball fields, municipal buildings and other projects as well as water and sewer.
Johnson said MWM's inability to expand has cost the city several areas of interested annexation because they couldn't add water or sewer service to the area. Those areas were lost to Central Arkansas Water, he said.
The city of Maumelle can borrow money at a cheaper rate than MWM, Johnson said.
He said MWM didn't "operate under the free enterprise or democratic government system that our nation was founded on, but under a state law allowing for three board members, who elect their replacements."
Johnson challenged MWM's new customer advisory council to come up with a better way than the present arrangement.
He urged state laws governing MWM to be changed and praised MWM's three-person board for a "great job over the years" but said, "It is time to move forward."
Johnson suggested those changes can be made through cooperation between MWM and the city offering two council members to sit down with two water commissioners to carve out a new relationship.
Alderman Steve Mosley, co-sponsor of Johnson's resolution, said it was "well past the time for a solution [to MWM's issues] to be done."
With $7 million being spent annually by MWM, Mosley said that's a "lot not to be accountable."
Johnson and others implored council members and the public to "tone down the antagonism."
"Let's work past the personalities. Maumelle deserves better," Johnson said.
Alderman Jan Hogue said the two representatives the city currently that meets with MWM commissioners have yet to report back to the council even once about MWM.
Several council members said if MWM has another summer like last year it wouldn't survive.
Johnson said while MWM has a well capacity of 7.2 million gallons of water a day, it didn't have the equipment to handle that much. Another summer with a need of 6.7 million gallons of water per day will tax a system averaging 1.9 million gallons a day but Johnson said the city has got to be "real careful and not throw bricks."
He said we should start with forgetting what happened last summer by moving forward.
Alderman Preston Lewis said MWM had a huge public relations problem. He said the public didn't know what they're getting from MWM.
Lewis said MWM's attitude of "we know more than you do. That's not going to cut it."
Mayor Mike Watson said an engineering study MWM is doing right now should resolve several of the issues discussed.
One area the study is exploring is whether it's even feasible for Central Arkansas Water to provide more water to MWM.
City attorney JaNan Davis said there are a lot of legal issues involved not the least of which is deciding who the members of MWM are.
The resolution passed unanimously.


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Now that the remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time for the 3DS has been showered with praise, it's time for Majora's Mask to get it's due. Sure, the game wasn't received as well as Ocarina of Time, often considered the redheaded stepchild of the N64 Zelda titles, but it was still a fantastic entry into the Zelda series that featured some truly unique gameplay mechanics. But whether it was a fan favorite or not, it seems as though Nintendo is considering bringing Majora's Mask to the 3DS much like they did with Ocarina of Time, just as long as the fans are interested.
While speaking with Nintendo Power for their August issue (via Zelda Informer), Nintendo producer Eiji Aonuma asked his interviewer if he would be interested in seeing Majora's Mask on the 3DS. After a no-thought-needed response of yes, Aonuma explained what got the remake of Ocarina of Time off the ground in the first place: fan demand.
"It's been 13 years since Ocarina of Time was originally released, and one of the big things that we made this remake possible was that there was an outpour of emotions from people who said they would like to see this game done," said Eiji Aonuma. "We said we could do it in 3D, so we did. I think certainly if there was a similar output of emotion and clamor from fans for a remake of Majora's Mask, it wouldn't be an utter impossibility."
While that isn't a definitive "yes, it's happening," we can at least hold out hope and do our part by letting Nintendo know we're interested and praying every night before bed. What's also enticing about Majora's Mask coming to the 3DS is what Nintendo can do with the game's time mechanic since the system is meant for on-the-go gaming. Let us not forget, Majora's Mask's foundation is perfect for quick, pick-up-and-play gaming sessions while traveling.
"Thinking on it now, having a handheld Majora's Mask where you could kind of just set things down on your own time – close it, set it aside and come back to it later – might be a game play element some fans will actually take to and might really appreciate," elaborated Aonuma. "Especially considering how you really had to rush through the original game, in a sense."
So Nintendo, make it happen. Signed, the internet.