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Jer-ryan Harris' postseason honors list continues to grow.
Jer-ryan Harris' postseason honors list continues to grow.
The SWAC Defensive Player of the Year from Arkansas-Pine Bluff was named to the SBN (Sheridan Broadcasting Network) Sports Black College All-America Football Team. The announcement was made by American Urban Radio Networks and the Black College Football Hall of Fame in advance of the Feb. 28 SBN Black College All-American Awards Reception in Atlanta, according to a release from the SWAC.
It is the third All-American honor for Harris, a linebacker whose 10.7 tackles per game (107 for the season) led the SWAC and ranked sixth in the entire Football Championship Subdivision. Heritage Sports Radio Network and Boxtorow named him to their All-American lists.
Harris finished his career with 370 tackles (183 solo). He won the 2010 SWAC Freshman of the Year award after making 129 tackles and nearly reached the century mark again during UAPB's 2012 SWAC championship season with 98 tackles.
Southern quarterback Dray Joseph was voted the Doug Williams Offensive Player of the Year. South Carolina State linebacker Joe Thomas won the Mel Blount Defensive Player of the Year honor and Tennessee State's Rod Reed is the Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year.
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Hello 2010: Red Sox Have Tough Opening ScheduleFebruary 27, 2010
If the Boston Red Sox want to equal last season's April record, there are plenty of teams standing in its way just in the first month.
The Boston Red Sox will open the 2010 season against the champions of the American League East (a.k.a. the World Series champs) and AL Central, and the second-best AL West club and third-best AL East team before the season reaches its second month.
But the Red Sox will play four series — versus the Yankees, Rays, Rangers and Orioles — in the friendly confines of Fenway Park.
The road games this April — against the Royals, Twins and Blue Jays — is not quite as rough, but Boston might even be unable to replicate its so-so 14-8 record, when it lost six of eight to the Angels, Rays and Athletics, to start last season.
After opening with three at home against the Yankees, Boston travels to Kansas City and Minnesota, then returns home to face Tampa Bay, Texas and Baltimore before heading to Toronto.
Playing 13 of its first 19 games at Fenway isn't a bad way to try settling its starting lineup as quickly as possible. The departure of Jason Bay, lack of a position for Mike Lowell and expected continued downward slide of David Ortiz leave holes in Boston's lineup after the cleanup spot.
Newcomers Marco Scutaro, Adrian Beltre and Mike Cameron will likely be the key to whether the Red Sox can equal last season's .806 OPS or 872 runs scored, which ranked second and third respectively in the AL.
And since the Red Sox are likely putting baseball's best pitching rotation on the mound this season, offense will either make or break Boston in 2010.
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Today is a perfect day to get you acquainted with one of the most awaited Android projects that should change the way we see mobile games. Not that long time ago a couple of developers have posted their creative idea about a gaming console running Android and called it OUYA. Their task was to collect 1,000,000$ but they already have gone too far with $8,596,474. Pretty impressive, don't you think? Well, by the end of this year major developers and those who preordered their OUYAs should receive the console and can actually start diving deep into the process of hacking, flashing, constructing, developing and whatsoever. And while they are working, we are going to take a closer look at the console itself and will study its potential.
General Characteristics
For some reason I do not want to start with the specs and would actually like to describe its look. So far there are two versions of the console: the first one comes in plastic transparent box no bigger than a mug cup or a standard Rubik's cubic. It is so small that it can be called "Portable". The other, consumer's version, will appear in a lot more beautiful design with glowing lights, gentle curves and a lot better plastic. The reason for this difference is that the first model is oriented on developers and it's all up to them to hack it, turn apart, upgrade and do whatever it takes to make the Android gaming better. Consumers do not need that opportunity but still – with a proper screwdriver you can get inside and do whatever's on your mind. As a matter of fact, OUYA is developers' friendly and every console is a dev kit. No need to purchase a license or an expensive SDK – it's built on Android, so developers already know how it works. Moreover – it won't affect your warranty which is a great bonus.
Gamepads also deserve a lot of credit for being gamer friendly. Well, they kind of remind Xbox gamepads but still have some differences. One of the main changes is a 3-inch touch panel that will become useful considering Android's nature. What I do like about the pad is that its battery pack will be hidden in one (or both) handles which will make everything look accurate.
Now let's take a look at the hardware, ports and other useful stuff packed inside and outside the OUYA. I will start with my favorite – the quad-core Tegra-3 based processor clocked at 1.2 or 1.5 GHz (that is still to be verified). The next nice thing in the list is 1GB of RAM memory. Well, it could have been 2GB (for future perspective) but I am pretty sure that you won't have any problems playing games and watching HD movies. 8 GB of inbuilt memory will be more than enough for a couple of games but, of course, you can increase it with microSD cards. Among other things you will find Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n connectivity, Bluetooth LE 4.0 connectivity, Ethernet port, HDMI port, one full USB port, microUSB port (for charging, syncing with PC and else), 3.5 mini Jack and Android 4.1 Jelly Bean on the board. Obviously, there will be a bit modified version of Android with a special interface but thanks to the open SDK you will be able to root and flash it with something else if necessary.
I do hope that with the custom OUYA interface we will be able to switch to the "naked" Android or, at least, have access to Google Play with all the great games and applications out there. But even if not – there will be its own market where gamers will be offer to try out new games for free, rent them or download and play as long as they want. While some developers will be working on OUYA friendly games only, I do believe that those already available will be optimized for gamepads. Otherwise – some of the great titles will be lost forever. Also, thanks to Android's nature, I am pretty sure that you will be able to install .apk files right from microSD cards or with the help of USB flash drives – this should not be an issue.
If optimized correctly, playing some of the Android titles with gamepads will be just amazing. If you recall, in our previous posts we've been talking about Archos GamePad and its panel with inbuilt controllers. Archos used its own technology to optimize or, better to say – "redirect" virtual navigation on the pad. The best part – game developers do not even have to do anything because the software has already covered their backs. I do believe that something like this will be done with the OUYA. Well, whom am I kidding – there definitely will be. But the only thing that keeps bothering me is if the useless onscreen controllers will totally disappear or still will be visible?
Onlive Perspective
I do believe that Onlive Service requires no introduction but if you still do not know what it is – I will explain in a few words to help you get the general idea. Onlive allows you to play any games online no matter how poor your computer's specs are. All you have to do is to download an app, register and then pick what you want to play. The most important thing here is stable internet connection. Of course, playing games is not free but you can either buy or rent them spending much less than you would spend getting it on DVD. The best part – you can always try the game out for free and 30 minutes of gameplay will be more than enough to see if you need this game or not.
Unfortunately, for some reason (despite all the expectations and believes) Onlive service appeared to be unprofitable and it was sold for a couple of millions. I am not sure why this has happened but, probably, because of the market flooded with consoles like Xbox 360, PS3 and PC that, to some point, are still better than the service. But OUYA with its openness and Android with its kindness can actually save the service from going down. As a matter of fact, even today you can download the Onlive App on almost any Android device and enjoy playing great games. Lots of them are not optimized for touch-screen input but that's a long road to walk. But, with gamers' friendly controllers and stable internet connectivity Android users can turn their $99 devices into a powerful gaming console with access to the most popular and awaited game titles in the world. As I've said – this is a long road to walk but more than likely to end with great results.
Launch and Price
As I've accidently mentioned above – this console will be sold for $99. Of course, after it appears in the stores, you can expect the price to jump a bit but even with another hundred over $99 this will still be a steal. Boxer8 responsible for creating OUYA has already started shipping consoles to developers. As for the regular customers, they should have their wallets prepared for preorders that will start in March of 2013. By the end of April OUYA should appear on the store shelves all over the world.
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KCR reaches Mumbai, to meet Fadnavis; MoUs on Godavari barrage - HMTv
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KCR has reached Mumbai and will soon meet Maharashtra Chief Minister Fadnavis. Both will sign a Memorandum of Understanding today, on technical aspects of Godavari barrage. The agreement on Godavari barrages: Medigadda, Thummidi Hatti and Chanaka Korata, will be signed at around 3 pm, this afternoon. Arrangements are on at Begumpet airport, to receive KCR this evening, in a grand manner.


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Wearing a pair of velvet smoking slippers, Christopher Burch arrives smiling wholeheartedly at his newest C. Wonder boutique, a Technicolor wonderland of preppy apparel, accessories, and home décor. When placed together, the slippers form the word pride, which is apt: The founder and CEO of this lifestyle brand certainly has much to be proud of. In just over a year, he has seen C. Wonder grow into 10 nationwide boutiques, a slew of pop-up shops, an e-commerce site, and most recently, be honored with the Specialty Retailer of the Year Award at the Accessories Council's 16th annual ACE Awards gala.
Now, as the label gets ready to open its doors at our very own King of Prussia Mall, Burch couldn't be happier about bringing his brand home. "I am excited to open C. Wonder at King of Prussia. This is my local mall, and I have so many friends and family [in Philadelphia]. The area is such an inspiration to me and has helped to shape the aesthetic of C. Wonder," he says. "The Philadelphia shopper is a very savvy shopper, and I know that she will appreciate all that we have to offer. I cannot wait to see everyone's reaction."
Burch is no stranger to success, beginning a career in fashion more than 30 years ago, when he and his brother launched their first clothing label, Eagle's Eye, while still attending Ithaca College. Especially popular among his fellow coeds, the brand's assortment of embroidered sweaters reflected a classic, American way of dressing: a design aesthetic Burch proudly attributes to his childhood upbringing on the Main Line.
After starting the sweater company with an initial investment of $20,000 and making it into a $120 million business, the Burch brothers sold Eagle's Eye in the late 1980s, at which point Burch began investing in other fashion and technology companies, including the eventual womenswear line he famously cofounded with his now ex-wife, Tory Burch. Recognizing a certain void in the marketplace, Burch made the decision to launch a brand of his own once more, unveiling C. Wonder in late 2011. "I wanted to create a store that made you happy. So often shopping is a chore. I wanted to create a store that evoked happiness and had great product and amazing prices in a really fun and inviting setting," Burch explains.
Rife with brightly colored clothing, printed pillows, colorblocked totes, and gold jewelry, each C. Wonder boutique features whimsical merchandise in a series of themed-rooms complete with things like printed wallpaper, rainbow rugs, and, in the brand's New York City flagship, six-foot giant teddy bears.
"It's a collection of classic pieces with a modern twist and lots of great color and surprises," Burch notes. Simple V-neck cardigans feature pops of cerise, trench coats come in playful animal prints, and illustrations of elephants, zebras, and French bulldogs appear on cheeky, ceramic dinnerware.
"The great thing about C. Wonder is that it appeals to everyone," he adds, "It is about making great product that everyone can enjoy, whether it is a busy mom or her teenage daughter. What makes C. Wonder so special is that all of these items are affordable. It is all about affordable luxury… the average price point is $50."
Burch's vision to revolutionize the traditional shopping experience is surely one reason the entrepreneur was never deterred from introducing a new brand in the midst of a less-than-ideal economy. "We wanted to change the way people think about retail. We don't want to be like everybody else," he explains of the technological details he has thoughtfully incorporated into each C. Wonder outpost.
So, rather than relying on conventional cash registers, the brand utilizes a mobile payment process, making it possible to check out anywhere in the store by way of Apple iPod touches. Outfitted with unique, interactive touch screens, the dressing rooms also provide a memorable experience, allowing individuals to select their preferred music and lighting while trying pieces on.
From the variety of lighthearted products to its inimitable client services, C. Wonder has become synonymous with the cutting-edge retail innovation Chris Burch is best known for. With plans to increase its presence in the US and hopes to expand internationally, the upcoming year promises to be even busier—yet Burch, quite fittingly, welcomes the challenge with two, wide-open Kelly-green doors. King of Prussia Mall, 610-337-1680
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Via Philly.com, Donovan McNabb and Gary Payton weigh in on Allen Iverson's impending retirement. And Payton, in particular, gives the backstory behind Iverson's famous "practice" rant:
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Flash Drives: A Convenient Way to Stay Organized
With so many ways to utilize technology these days, it can be hard to keep track of all your files and accounts. Fortunately, a handy storage device may be just the solution. Flash drives are small storage devices that can be used as a valuable and beneficial part of your career and college courses at Rasmussen College. As a student of the School of Technology and Design, you can use USB flash drives as a convenient way to stay organized for your everyday life and work, to keep all your projects, research papers and notes in one place.
You'll also want to think about what flash drive storage size. What works best for you and future projects, and find a flash drive that can is capable of storing those ideas.
Your flash drive should be customized to your needs; flash drives come in a variety of styles and each stores a specific amount of memory. If you plan to save music, design files and videos, you may want to invest in a flash drive that stores 16GB or more. Flash drives that hold 16GB typically range from $15 to $30, but the more memory the more money it will cost; 128GB flash drives can cost an average of $100 to $300. If you are just planning to keep track of research papers and notes, you can store thousands of word document pages on a 4GB USB drive, affordably priced at only $5 to $10. Whatever you decide, the expense will be worth your while to keep you on track to succeed in your technology and design courses.
In addition, your USB flash drive can also be a fun way to show off your personality! Be original and pick any design that fits you. From comic book and film icons to furry animals and robots, these handy storage devices come in many entertaining variations and are available almost anywhere computer accessories are sold.
Whether you are looking for a USB flash drive solely for storage purposes or for the design elements, these storage devices will help you to conveniently stay organized and be a successful student. What flash drives have helped you to stay successful as a student? Have you checked out our post on our Facebook page for what you call these handy storage devices?


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TAYLORSVILLE — After 40 years in their existing building, Hartvigsen — a Granite specialty school serving students ages 5 to 21 with moderate to severe disabling conditions — is relocating to a more central location in the District's special needs constituency.
As the steel girders are placed and the building begins to take shape near the Taylorsville High campus, students, parents and employees of Hartvigsen have reason to be excited about their new building, full of new medical technologies and education features.
But for Granite Special Education Director Noelle Converse and several other administrators, staff members and parents, the most exciting part about the Hartvigsen rebuild is the opportunities it will afford students within their own community.
Having the school close to Taylorsville High and Plymouth Elementary means Hartvigsen students will benefit from having easier access to their general education peers.
"It opens up a whole new world of opportunities for those who never had the chance to collaborate with the general student population," Converse said.
Collaboration and inclusion will be key focuses to allow students, both at Hartvigsen and nearby schools, to benefit from diversity with programs right next to one another. Administrators aim to help students with special needs receive vocational training by working directly with general education students in classrooms and extracurricular activities.
Through collaborated efforts, students attending these and other traditional schools also benefit from having special needs hubs within reach.
"Those students are given leadership opportunities by working alongside students with special needs," Converse said. "All students learn from each other."
In addition to Hartvigsen, a special needs hub equipped with the latest medical technologies and services will be built inside the new Granger High School, which is currently under construction. A similar hub was added to Whittier Elementary last year.
Both Hartvigsen School and the special needs hub at Granger High are on schedule to open for the 2013-2014 school year. Once they are completed, parents of students with special needs will be contacted about their preference as to which site would better suit their needs.
Through these centers, Granite students with disabling conditions who would otherwise be schooled at home have the chance to learn in environments that are specifically catered to their unique needs.
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Latest GM Recall Includes Cadillac DTS
On Monday General Motors announced it was recalling 3.16 million vehicles due to a faulty key design, according to an article in Time. The latest addition more than doubles the number of vehicles the automaker has recalled with ignition problems this year. Certain model years of the Cadillac DTS were included in Monday's recall.
About the Cadillac DTS Ignition Key Recall
GM has announced it is recalling 3.16 million vehicles due to a faulty ignition key design that can cause ignition switches to unintentionally move out of the "run" position. One of the vehicle models affected by that recall is the 2004-2011 Cadillac DTS.
GM says it is aware of eight crashes and six injuries related to the latest recall.
The automaker says the ignition keys have a slot on the head of the key that, when extra weight is placed on the key chain, make it possible for the ignition to shut off if the car has a "jarring road event." Owners are strongly advised to remove any extra items from the ignition key until repaired. GM says dealers will put a key insert into the slot which leaves only a hole for the key ring.
The problem is similar to the one that affected 2.6 million vehicles, including the Chevy Cobalt, Saturn Ion, and related older models, earlier this year. However, GM says the new recall is a problem with the GM key design rather than with the ignition switch itself. In the end though, the result is the same: safety features such as airbags, power brakes, and power steering can become disabled resulting in a greater risk of crashes and injury. GM recalled nearly 600,000 Chevy Camaros on Friday with a similar key design problem.
Description of the Recalled Vehicles
- 2005-2009 Buick Lacrosse
- 2006-2014 Chevrolet Impala
- 2000–2005 Cadillac Deville
- 2004–2011 Cadillac DTS
- 2006–2011 Buick Lucerne
- 2004–2005 Buick Regal LS and GS
- 2006–2008 Chevy Monte Carlo
GM has issued 44 recalls this year which affect more than 20 million vehicles worldwide. The automaker raised its expected second-quarter charge of $400 million to $700 million to cover the expenses of the new recalls. Overall, GM has taken $2 billion in charges this year.
Thomas J. Henry Representing over 1,000 GM Recall Victims
Thomas J. Henry is representing more than 1,000 GM recall victims across the United States and has been investigating injuries and deaths linked to the recall since day one. The firm launched a nationwide media investigation into the recall in April, which brought forth thousands of affected individuals who had information critical to the investigation – information that the firm has handed over to federal agencies also investigating GM's sluggish response the recall.
As more and more individuals have flocked to Thomas J. Henry for representation, the firm has continued to push GM for a victim settlement fund. The firm has had several talks with GM's victim compensation expert Ken Feinberg regarding appropriate victim compensation for the thousands affected by a fatal design flaw in ignition switches which left numerous dead and countless others seriously injured.
$1.8 MillionExpenses: $20,000.00 | Attorneys Fees: $765,000.00 | Net to Client: $1 Million
$1.5 MillionExpenses: $258,511.57 | Attorneys Fees: $637,500.00 | Net to Client: $603,988.43
$2 MillionExpenses: $78,475.96 | Attorneys Fees: $850,087.96 | Net to Client: $1,071,436.00
$1.5 MillionExpenses: $29,673.00 | Attorneys Fees: $637,500.00 | Net to Client: $747,331.00
$2.3 MillionExpenses: $200,000.00 | Attorneys Fees: $900,000.00 | Net to Client: $1.2 Million


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A Chinese slowdown will not necessarily equal an end to Australian economic growth, said Australian Foreign Minister Bob Carr on Monday before a packed house at The Pierre in New York City.
Asia Society's Rachel Cooper shares some insights into Nan Jombang, who will perform at Asia Society New York on October 6.
A man docks his boat at Lombok, Indonesia on May 27, 2012. (alex hanoko/Flickr)
During the Islamic month of Ramadan, Muslims break the fast with iftar, an evening meal taken after sunset. We take a look at some of the dishes typically served in different parts of Asia.
An old villager in Lombok, Indonesia on May 26, 2012. (Alex Hanoko/Flickr)
In her Tuesday night Asia Society talk, Maya Soetoro-Ng credited her mother, the late Ann Dunham, with giving her the ability to see things from multiple perspectives at once.
As their numbers rise, Asia's millionaires will increasingly influence the marketplace, not only on private jet sales, but also the price of everything from gasoline to wine to the property in your neighborhood, writes Avery Booker.
A Toraja man performs funeral rites in Tana Toraja, Sulawesi, Indonesia on June 19, 2012. (Matt Paish 2011/Flickr)
Young boys turn the main street into a water slide as tropical rain pours down in East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia on November 1, 1990. (Original Nomad/Flickr)
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Republicans are already saber rattling about pushing America into another government shutdown much like they did in the 90's with former President Bill Clinton. One has to wonder just what the GOP has learned from their failed attempts to tar and feather a president with such antics. One has to also wonder just what the GOP figures it will achieve by shutting down the government and risking alienating more voters than it already has since Obama's reelection in 2012. The GOP was blamed heavily in the 90's when they pulled this stunt with Bill Clinton twice. These same congressional Republicans are facing the lowest approval ratings in the history of congress while facing reelection in 2014 mid-term elections. The best thing (politically) that could happen for Obama is for the GOP to shutdown government once more. It would only make opposition to the GOP more resilient than it already is and could pose a major problem for the GOP in 2014 as voters become more and more disgusted with GOP obstructionist tactics.
Americans have overwhelmingly voiced their disgust with the GOP house in the last few years for failing to work with Obama on meaningful solutions for the country's problems. The house, with a record low approval rating of only 10 percent speaks volumes to the discontent raging amidst the American political pulse these days. Sure most folks may not vote their congressman out of office in 2014, but there is sure to be some hotly contested races and primaries and Democrats are certain to etch into the GOP majority. Furthermore, Democrats are likely to have a better position of holding on to the Senate even in tight races if the GOP pushes for a government shutdown. One has to ask themselves what would the GOP have done if Democrats in congress during G.W. Bush's presidency had tried to use a government shutdown to defund the Iraq war. Instead of offering up real solutions to problems with Obamacare and accepting it for what it is, the GOP thinks somehow all the obstructionism in the world will make it go away. Nobody doubts Obamacare has its problems but it is a start –something the GOP has nothing to counter offer with to the president or the American people.
The only thing that the GOP will achieve by pushing for a government shutdown is to hurt the most vulnerable people of all and also federal workers and people who depend on the federal government's full faith and credit. Just when the economy is beginning to inch itself back –a shutdown would risk throwing all the gains (however minute) right out the window and for what? The GOP needs to stop pandering to the wealthy and moneyed special interests bent on extremist policies and start listening to pulse of everyday American's if it wants to get people behind them. Unfortunately, it seems with the tea party takeover of the GOP in recent years this just seems impossible for anyone to imagine. The GOP these days is just plain scary if not downright dangerous and do not think a large segment of voters do not know it, hence the Obama victory in 2012. The GOP is undoubtedly not a "Grand Ole Party" anymore.
Obama and congressional Democrats may have some problems in their leadership and their policy ideas but the GOP has absolutely nothing to offer but the same old failed ideas of the past and regressive policy that would only drive America further into the dark abyss where it sits today. One has to wonder if this is exactly what the extremist in the GOP want exactly. The only way America will realize its golden era again is when both the GOP and Democrats come together in a sincere manner and in a graceful manner (not the bitter tea party manner) to build real solutions that borrow from each other's best ideas and recognize that all Americans matter, not just a select few. The problem today is that the GOP is consumed by their often ignorant and selfish and simplistic, if not outright mean spirited tea party folks who think only in terms of their own sub reality outside the mainstream and outside sincere inclusion.
The founding fathers of America were often heated and sometimes a little ugly but they always carried with them a certain grace and spirit for the greater public good and some good old fashion personal manners. You will not find this kind of thing with the GOP today or the Tea Party folks who have taken over the GOP. The push and shove and want to run over everybody else who disagrees is a plague with the GOP these days. Instead of trying to work with each other, the GOP has forced everyone else in a fox hole under big guns. It is a sad state where American Democracy is being held hostage to moneyed special interest and the selfish wealthy at the cost of the middle class and the poor and just about anybody else who might murmur remote disagreement. This dysfunction cannot go on forever if America is to once again realize its golden era when folks had good jobs, good salaries and life was affordable for working folks and the poor had safety nets to keep them above pure destitution and the street.


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The Lego Batman Movie will be with us before you know it, but there is still the chance for Batman (Will Arnett) to talk up how great he is and begrudgingly introduce the other people in his life, such as Michael Cera's (Juno) overenthusiastic Robin.
We are also offered more insight, for example, into how The Joker (Zach Galifianakis) views his relationship with The Dark Knight, and there is more from loyal butler Alfred (Ralph Fiennes), who appears to have dreams of his own spin-off story. Plus Barbara Gordon (Rosario Dawson) outlines her own ideas of heroism and how she has taken up the mantle of her father, Commissioner Gordon.
Also getting a chance to speak up – however briefly – is Harley Quinn (Jenny Slate), but we will have to wait for the movie to see everyone else in the sprawling cast.
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In 2017, WWF is celebrating 10 years of Earth Hour and 10 years of progress on changing climate change. What started as an Aussie grassroots movement has grown into the world's biggest movement for climate change.
Our actions on climate change will shape the future for our children. They know more about climate change than any other generation. And they have extraordinary views on what they want for their planet.
On Saturday, 25th March, switch off to support progress for the next generation. Switch off to #JoinTheFuture.
Upload a picture of you or your organisation
Earth Hour turns 10, so who better to talk about climate change than 10-year-olds? Watch The Tomorrow Show.
Calling all 9-12 year old environmental champions! Upload your letters to protect our planet and you could win!
Help us send 500 Earth Hour Solar Lights to Ethiopia
Watch the Earth Hour documentaries highlighting how climate change is impacting the places we love, Aussie food production, and the Great Barrier Reef.
This year we're celebrating Earth Hour's 10th anniversary. Here are 10 big wins that have helped to change climate change.
Enter your postcode to find events taking place in your local area for you and the family to attend.
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Volkan YAZICI <yazicivo(at)ttnet(dot)net(dot)tr> writes: > I tried to prepare a patch for these TODO items: > - Have COPY return the number of rows loaded/unloaded? > - Update [pg_dump and] psql to use the new COPY libpq API. > ! cstate->raw_buf_index = cstate->raw_buf_len = 0; > ! cstate->raw_buf_index = cstate->raw_buf_len = cstate->processed = 0; Minor stylistic gripe: processed is unrelated to those two other variables and not even the same datatype. It'd be better to zero it in a separate statement. > ! { > ! uint64 processed = DoCopy((CopyStmt *) parsetree); > ! char buf[21]; > ! > ! snprintf(buf, sizeof(buf), UINT64_FORMAT, processed); > ! snprintf(completionTag, COMPLETION_TAG_BUFSIZE, > ! "COPY %s", buf); > ! } This is ugly and unnecessary. Why not > ! { > ! uint64 processed = DoCopy((CopyStmt *) parsetree); > ! > ! snprintf(completionTag, COMPLETION_TAG_BUFSIZE, > ! "COPY " UINT64_FORMAT, processed); > ! } Also, I think you've broken the psql-side handling of COPY IN. There's no check for I/O error on the input, and the test for terminator (\.\n) mistakenly assumes that the terminator could only appear at the start of the buffer, not to mention assuming that it couldn't span across two bufferloads. The check for \r is wrong too (counterexample: first input line exceeds 8K), but actually you should just dispense with that entirely, because if you're going to use PQputCopyEnd then it is not your responsibility to send the terminator. But the *real* problem with this coding is that it will fetch data past the \., which breaks files that include both COPY data and SQL. Thus for example this patch breaks pg_dump files. ! for (c = p; isdigit((int) *c); ++c) Wrong. Use (unsigned char). regards, tom lane
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Yan Haiping Lecture: "'My Dream:' An Intermedial Turn in Urban Aesthetics and Chinese Cosmopolitanism"
Centering on "My Dream," the signature piece of the Chinese Disabled People's Performing Art Troupe, this essay traces the ways in which it utilizes classical imageries grounded in Chinese traditions and turns them into a distinct movement of evocative signification across established cultural boundaries. The unusually intense energies engendered by this troupe, whether in its performance at artistic institutions, non-profit public venues, politically significant national theatres or fluid sites of the commercial markets around the world, amounts to a complex re-making of "the Chinese" amidst drastic changes while simultaneously drawing attention to the specific materiality of the performers irreducible to any "Chinese-ness" as such. The special capabilities required for and attained by these artists in order to redefine their otherwise marked "deficiency" on stage leverage as much as un-conceal the fecundity of human performance through which they also come to terms with the rubrics of "everyday life," its mechanism of power relations, and its regimes of intelligibility. "My Dream" therewith dislodges the binaries between the normal and abnormal, the able and disabled, or the productive and superfluous, actualizing a form-giving process at odds with the logic of global capital and its 'liquidating' motions of spectacle industry. This essay argues how an intermedial aesthetic of the special performer transpires amid such a process, as a mobile method of being and becoming that invites reconsiderations of the relationship between the conditions of the historically [de]formed and the dynamics of embodied images of the cosmopolitan human.
About Yan Haiping
Formerly Professor of UCLA and then of Cornell University, Yan Haiping is University Professor of Crosscultural Studies at Shanghai Jiaotong University, and Fellow at the Center for the Study of Economy and Society, Cornell University. Her specialties include literature, theatre, cinema; urban aesthetics, social studies and crosscultural theory. Her recent major publications include Theatricality in Classical Chinese Drama (2003 & 2009), Chinese Women Writers and the Feminist Imagination (2006 & 2011); Intermedial Moments: An Embodied Turn in Chinese Cinema (2013); and edited volumes Theatre and Society (1998 & 2000), Other Transnationals (2005), Globalization and the Development of Humanistic Studies (2006), and "Post-80s Shanghai" and the Architectonics of Contemporary China (2013 & 2014). She is completing a book manuscript on cosmopolitanism and the rising of contemporary Chinese artistic culture.
Haiping Yan is an invited seminar faculty of 2006 Cornell School of Criticism and Theory, the 2008 Norman Freehling Senior Fellow at the Institute for the Humanities at the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor, and holds a Zijiang Chair Professorship in the Arts and Humanistic Studies at the East China Normal University in Shanghai since 2003. She is the 2009-2011 Founding Director of Cornell-ECNU Center for Comparative Humanities, and has been the Director of Arts and Humanities Council of All China Association for Returned Scholars.
Her accolades include China's 1980-1981 First Prize for Excellence in Drama (the equivalent of the Pulitzer Prize in the U.S.) for her ten-act historical play titled Li Shimin, Prince of Qin, CNN's 1999 selection as one of "six most influential Chinese cultural figures" for her scholarly and creative works both in English and Chinese, and the 2011 Award for Global Talents by the Shanghai Municipal Government, China.
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West Ranch High junior golfer Joey Downey was on the par-4 No. 11 hole on Robinson Ranch's Mountain Course during the Foothill League's second match of the season on March 28.
If this were a year ago, he could almost hear his head coach Jeff Holen telling him to approach the hole with caution.
This year, he could almost hear his head coach say, "Go for it."
So instead of pulling out one of his irons, he pulled his out driver and let it rip.
Two shots later, he putts the golf ball into the cup for a birdie.
On the risk/reward hole, he earns a reward.
Downey and teammates Isaac Kim and Brandon Dooley have this sort of "shoot for the pins" green light that they didn't have last season.
They went from the three-four-five golfers on last year's Foothill League championship team — the guys whose job it was not to screw things up — to the one-two-three guys expected to lead the Wildcats to a fifth straight Foothill title.
Quite a reversal.
"Last year they were the supporting cast. This year they're the stars," Holen says.
For four seasons, West Ranch had one of the strongest No. 1 golfers in this valley's history in J.J. Holen.
Holen was the All-Santa Clarita Valley Boys Golfer of the Year three years in a row.
West Ranch was built around him, relying on a strong No. 2 golfer who could go near-par — Collin Wheeler in 2008 and 2009 and C.J. Espino in 2010 and 2011. The three-four-five guys just had to stay consistent.
Espino, now a senior, has struggled early in 2012, opening the door for the trio of Downey, Dooley and Kim.
The three have taken the opportunity and run with it.
Yet, not right away.
Saugus came into the Foothill League season as a trendy pick to unseat the Wildcats in league play. That's because of what it had coming back and its surprise CIF-Southern Section Northern Team Regional championship last May.
The Centurions won the first league match of the year at Valencia Country Club on March 27 — its first-ever Foothill League match win.
The next day, West Ranch won the second league match by 17 strokes.
Kim, a senior, shot a 3-under 68, becoming a surprise entrant into a race for Most Valuable Player, which goes to the player who has the lowest total number of strokes in league play. Prior to the season beginning, he wasn't in the conversation.
"It's a new experience for me," Kim says of being at the top in league play. "I wasn't expecting it, but right now (MVP) is a possibility. ... I was struggling at the beginning of the season. I was kind of getting it back these past weeks. It's a real confidence booster. It showed me I'm doing something right."
It's that confidence that has allowed these three players to step into roles that are a big jump from last year.
All have developed the confidence based off early season success.
"I've definitely become more confident in my ability," Dooley says. "Coach would say shoot for mid-70s or high-70s in the past. Now we need to make that low 70 round. We need to make birdies. To do that, we need to go for the pins."
So they've developed an aggressive nature, yet there is also an air of calm about the three.
They don't feel the pressure.
Dooley best shows that.
The 2012 All-Santa Clarita Valley Boys Soccer Player of the Year is going to Fort Lewis College in Colorado this fall to play soccer.
So his competitive golfing days are winding down.
Knowing where his future lies leaves him with a relaxed feeling on the golf course.
"For me, I just want to help the team," Dooley says. "I know I won't be a pro golfer. This golf program means a lot to me. I don't even feel like we're teammates. I feel like we're a family. Knowing soccer is my future, I put less stress on golf."
And with those three giving West Ranch strength at the top, it's now other guys' turns to hold down the bottom for the Wildcats.
The Wildcats have strength at the bottom with a freshman in Steven Moentmann and either Espino or Casey May, who actually outshot Dooley in the second league match.
Giving the Wildcats one more piece of confidence in their search for a fifth straight league title is Jeff Holen's math.
He threw out J.J. Holen's scores from last year and compared West Ranch's new team score to the rest of the Foothill League.
Even without J.J., they still would have won the Foothill League last season.


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I've just set up this temporary blog for us to experiment with for a while. If we want to continue after a few weeks or so we can open a new one on another site linked to the Presbytery website. But for now, let's just use this. The access is http://presbyterymission.blogspot.com.
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New Delhi: With an aim to boost studies on India-Afghanistan relations, an Afghan Resource Centre was recently established at Delhi's Jawaharlal Nehru University.
The increasing number of Afghan students in India has popularised Pashto language in the country.
Approximately 50 Indian students recently enrolled at the Centre of Persian and Central Asian Studies to study Pashto under Diploma, Advanced Diploma and Bachelors programmes.
The Afghan Resource Centre has been established by India-Afghanistan Foundation. It provides a fine library and free internet connection for students.
"Pashto has become a very important language today due to the growing relationship between the two countries. Apart from Dari, we have a Persian language programme. We are paying more attention to developing the Pashto studies programme. Under the India- Afghan Foundation, we have just initiated another dialogue in terms of having more interaction with our counterparts," said Syed Ainul Hasan, Professor, Centre of Persian and Central Asian studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University.
Twelve Indian students from the Pashto department will be visiting Kabul University next month for a fellowship programme.
"If we talk about the resource centre, this is a new initiative between Afghanistan and India. The aim of the resource centre is to help Indian students do a fellowship programme under the supervision of Kabul University to learn Pashto. This is the first time a group of Indian students will be visiting Afghanistan and it is a great opportunity for Indian and Afghan students to learn the language and culture of Afghanistan," said Mohammed Anwar Kheri a visiting faculty from Kabul University.
The Pashto language programme was launched in Jawaharlal Nehru University in 1974.
As per the Memorandum of understanding between India and Afghanistan, a visiting Professor from Kabul University teaches in JNU and similarly an Indian professor visits Kabul University to teach Hindi and Sanskrit.
"India Afghan Foundation is a joint venture between the governments of India and Afghanistan to promote research in Pashto and Dari languages," said Dr. Istakiyad Ahmed, Associate Faculty, Dari and Persian language.
The resource centre will enrich the students, scholars and researchers about India-Afghanistan relations. (ANI)


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Green building is becoming increasingly popular. Once the province of only the most environmentally conscious owners, it now incorporates building practices and materials that make excellent economic sense for the long-term operation and maintenance of the building. This often makes it the classic "win-win" situation for the owner (and the planet).
But this is only true if your construction manager is experienced and knowledgeable about the green building process itself.
CSM Group is a member of the U.S. Green Building Council and has served as construction manager on many green construction projects, from office buildings to ice arenas. We possess solid working knowledge of the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System®, and have LEED-accredited professionals on staff.
This knowledge and experience allow us to use state-of-the-art strategies to construct a building that will, in some cases, earn official "Green Building" designation, and in many other achieve ongoing performance and sustainability goals that will both conserve resources and reduce operating expenses. Our green building efforts touch upon a broad spectrum of issues, including:
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In several cases, for example, we have worked with owners to build upon previously contaminated sites, which have been carefully re-mediated and placed back into service. Other projects have featured increased use of green islands in parking areas to minimize the "hot spots" that can cause damage to the ozone layer.
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Regular CSM Group practices include the use of environmentally-friendly paints, flooring, and other materials, as well as energy-efficient electrical equipment and water-saving plumbing fixtures. And our commitment to the extensive use of materials produced locally or regionally has helped to reduce the environmental impact of transporting them from greater distances. The use of recycled materials and active recycling throughout a project are also common on CSM Group construction projects.
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Washington, June 27 (ANI): Cats, who seem to try to hide their feelings, do pay attention to their owners, a study has revealed.
The study revealed that cats may not obey their owners but they usually adore their human caretakers, Discovery News reported.
Co-author Atsuko Saito of The University of Tokyo said that dogs have evolved, and are bred to follow their master's, however, same is not the case with the cats, which is why they appear aloof sometimes.
Co-author Kazutaka Shinozuka of the University of South Florida College of Medicine said that previous studies had suggested that cats evolved to act like kittens around their owners, and humans treated their pet cats similar to the way they treated babies.
He said that to form baby-parent like relationships, owner recognition may be important for cats.
For their study, the researchers played strangers recordings, as well as of the cats' owners, to the felines, however the cats could not see speakers.
The felines reacted to human voices, not by orienting behaviour and not by vocalizing or moving their tails.
They also sometimes displayed pupil dilation, which could be a sign of powerful emotions, like arousal and excitement.
These reactions happened more often when the felines heard their owners, or after they became habituated to, or familiar with, strangers' voices.
The researchers explained that after cohabitating with humans for 10,000 years, domestic cats now have are able to communicate with humans, who seem to understand them mostly.
The study is set to be published in the July issue of Animal Cognition. (ANI)


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We jumped on the bandwagon this year and bought a turducken from cajungrocers.com---whole bird(s?) with andouille sausage stuffing. I ordered it well over a month ago, so we didn't expedite shipping. It came in a little cooler, fully- and icy-solid.
Took it out of the freezer 3 days ahead, and into the refrigerator, yet it was still a little frosty on Thursday morning. I decided to cook it Paul Prudhomme-style (8 to 9 hours at 225-degrees) rather than use the directions on the package (4 hours at 375). The slow cook directions specify cooking uncovered for 4 hours, then covered for the last half of the roast. We didn't baste it, but we removed the drippings regularly. In all, I think we left it in the oven for 9 hours and set it aside for an hour before carving.
Naturally, the skin wasn't brown or crispy since it was practically being steamed for almost 5 hours, but the turkey meat was pretty juicy. Now, what really surprised me was what was on the inside: In cross-section, it actually looked like country pate with turkey breast rolled over the top. I'd looked on the 'net at a few recipes, which were homemade, and on those you could distinguish the three birds. On ours, no. Looked like large chunks of other poultry mixed with sausage. Oh, and there was a small ball of cornbread stuffing exactly in the middle.
How did it taste? It was okay, the sausage packed a bit of a punch (dad loved it, but I think his tastebuds are wearing out) and was kind of overpowering. It was also too salty, I thought. And the drippings made one spicy gravy, whooeee. I had to cut it with Bristol Farms turkey stock to make a milder gravy for the milder folks.
How did it look? Well, with the sausage stuffed so densely, it actually cut crosswise very nicely; good presentation.
Would I do it again? I dunno. I'm not a huge turkey fan, but when I eat it, I prefer really tender dark meat and you don't get a lot of that with a turducken (the legs that they left on got pretty well cooked in order to get the innards at 165-degrees).
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Sleepless in The Hills!
After welcoming son Camden Jack three weeks ago with fiance Jay Cutler, Kristin Cavallari hasn't been getting much beauty sleep.
The 25-year-old former Hills star tweeted Thursday, "Rough night last night! Little guy just didn't want to sleep until about 4am."
Baby Camden is the first child for Cavallari and the Chicago Bears quarterback, 29. The couple revealed they were expecting back in January, two months after announcing their nuptials were back on following a July 2010 split.
On Aug. 10, two days after her son was born, Cavallari tweeted, "Being a mom is the most incredible feeling. I am so in love with this little boy!"
But there have been a few challenges since then!
"Cutting a newborn's nails might be the scariest thing ever," she observed on Twitter last week.
The new mom is, however, savoring her favorite foods once again. One fan asked on Twitter, "Have you had your 'post-pregnancy sushi' yet?" Cavallari replied, "In the delivery room! Ha!"


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Thursday, March 14, 2013
The Team; Together
Aliy spends time with Quito in the dog lot
Some of you are wondering about the dog lot? The dog lot is a secure, quiet and sheltered area just 100 yards from the finish chute. Iditarod volunteers man the secure dog lot 24 hours a day to ensure everyone is safe. We visit several times a day and during the night to check on them, feed and snack them, massage them or just to say 'Hi', happy in the knowledge they are safe and secure when we're not there. It is a restful place to be, despite teams coming and going every now and again - there is a calmness about it as teams rest and mushers/handlers quietly get on with their tasks at hand. We're all a little tempted to take our sleeping bags down there!
Note: update on our dropped dogs - Boondocks, Honda, Puppet, Waylon and Rambler have all arrived back in Anchorage and they're all fine and happy to be around familiar faces having spent a few extra nights out on the trail. "Team Miller" picked them up from Dog Drop HQ at the Millennium hotel and they're now with Margie in Wasilla along with Dingle and Kipper so they will all be enjoying her fabulous hospitality and taking time to catch up with their mates. Thanks Team Miller and Margie! We appreciate the great care you are taking of those so precious to us.
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This video was better than the Insider Videos. I loved it!
- March 14, 2013 at 7:34 PM
Thank you for explaining the dog lot. Glad to see everyone is safe and sound.
- March 14, 2013 at 7:45 PM
- Dawn Hart said...
Loved seeing Aliynwith her dogs. So much love.
- March 14, 2013 at 7:59 PM
Great video. Loved how the dogs are taking advantage of the sunshine and their straw beds. Nice and cozy.
- March 14, 2013 at 8:22 PM
- Daryl Carson said...
Loved watching the love between Aliy and her team. You really get a sense of the bonds between them. Thanks for allowing us a peak.
- March 14, 2013 at 8:43 PM
- Skokie said...
That was so cute!!!!
- March 14, 2013 at 8:59 PM
Agree with Denise, wonderful video of Aliy greating, rubbing every dog. thank you.
maureen W
- March 14, 2013 at 9:31 PM
This was so sweet to watch....thank you for sharing with us all the great love you have for each and every dog!
- March 14, 2013 at 10:37 PM
Hi Aliy... I meant You in Fairbanks when your husband won the Yukon Quest. I was the girl there at the gate at finish line from Florida for my first race. You were so kind to me and had one of your handlers take me up to the truck to see all your dogs. Made my night. Thank you so much. Congradulations on your finish!!!! I am a big fan now of this racing!!! I will see everyone again next year for the Yukon and Idiarod. I watch the Idiarod on Insider this year and it was AWESOME!!! Thanks again for the kindness! It was a pleasure meeting you,your husband,and the dogs.
- March 15, 2013 at 2:28 AM
- Dawn E said...
So sweet! I noticed on many dogs Aliy waited a couple of seconds to reach in and scrub their necks. Do they get protective of their little "homes away from homes" I wonder?
- March 15, 2013 at 3:38 AM
- Nessmuk said...
Happy happy dogs! They seemed to really love the back rubs!
- March 15, 2013 at 3:40 AM
You can see the bond between Aliy and the dogs in this video - and the dogs reaction to her - thank you for sharing - it was so sweet to see.
- March 15, 2013 at 4:17 AM
- Margaret said...
Thanks so much for this inside look at the relationship between musher and her team.
I half-expected one of the team members to roll over and ask for a scratch on the underbelly!
Again, thanks so much for allowing us to share this moment!
- March 15, 2013 at 5:12 AM
- Mrs. Edwards said...
What a treat to see Aily interacting with the dogs! It is so obvious how much she loves them. BTW ... I talk to my dogs exactly the same way!
- March 15, 2013 at 6:04 AM
- Mrs. Jaybird said...
LOVED this video. Aliy And Allen and the crew LOVE the dogs!
This may be bad timing to ask, but I was wondering whatever happened to Happy. Is she still around? I think once the excitement of the Iditarod and ANWR are over, a Happy update would be nice :)
- March 15, 2013 at 8:29 AM
Excellent video. Thank you for taking it. Great to see Aliy with her dogs.
- March 15, 2013 at 9:40 AM
You can catch up with Happy and follow her adventures on Mac's blog.
- March 15, 2013 at 1:40 PM
- mainehusky said...
she's already training for next year! go aliy!
- March 15, 2013 at 2:36 PM
- mainehusky said...
go Aliy!
- March 15, 2013 at 2:37 PM
Perfect example of TRUE LOVE...the dogs and the musher!!!
Thank you for the post! Aliy is a true role model! God Bless!
- March 16, 2013 at 4:27 AM
I think it is interesting how the dogs know that they don't have to get up and run some more.
- March 16, 2013 at 10:29 AM


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Chevron Corporation announced Wednesday that its China subsidiary has entered into production sharing contracts (PSC) with China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) for two exploration blocks in the South China Sea's Pearl River Mouth Basin.
Under the PSC agreements, Chevron China Energy Company will hold a 100 percent interest in blocks 15/10 and 15/28 in the Pearl River Mouth Basin. During the exploration phase Chevron China Energy Company will be the operator of the two shallow water blocks, which in total cover an area of approximately 2,233 square miles (5,782 square kilometers).
"Exploration of these blocks builds on our strategy to grow our business across the Asia Pacific region, where we are developing LNG, deepwater, shale and sour gas resources," said George Kirkland, vice chairman of Chevron Corporation.
"We welcome the opportunity to partner with CNOOC and apply our industry-leading exploration capabilities in the prospective Pearl River Mouth Basin," President of Chevron Asia Pacific Exploration and Production Melody Meyer said.
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BANGKOK — On her second trip to Asia as U.S. secretary of state, Hillary Rodham Clinton is carrying a no-nonsense message about American intentions.
"The United States is back," she declared Tuesday upon arrival in the Thai capital.
By that she means the administration of President Barack Obama thinks it's time to show Asian nations that the United States is not distracted by its wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and intends to broaden and deepen its partnerships in this region.
Clinton trumpeted that line in an appearance with a prominent TV personality before flying to a seaside resort at Phuket for two days of international meetings to discuss North Korea, Myanmar and other regional issues.
Clinton said she would sign ASEAN's seminal Treaty of Amity and Cooperation, a commitment to peacefully resolve regional disputes that has already been signed by more than a dozen countries outside the 10-nation bloc.
The U.S. signing will be by the executive authority of Obama and does not require congressional ratification, said a senior administration official who spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to discuss the move publicly.
The administration of President George W. Bush had declined to sign the document; Obama sees it as a symbolic underscoring of the U.S. commitment to Asia.
On her arrival Tuesday, Clinton reiterated Obama administration concerns that North Korea, already a threat to the United States and its neighbors with its history of illicit sales of missiles and nuclear technology, is now developing ties to Myanmar's military dictatorship.
Clinton held out the possibility of offering North Korea a new set of incentives to return to negotiating on dismantling its nuclear program if it shows a "willingness to take a different path." But she admitted there is little immediate chance of that.
The United States, in a joint effort with South Korea, Japan, China and Russia, is attempting to use U.N. sanctions as leverage to compel North Korea to return to the negotiating table over its nuclear program. A major element of the international concern about North Korea is the prospect of nuclear proliferation, which could lead to a nuclear arms race in Asia and beyond.


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Rolesville plan helps elderly, disabled through storms
Posted October 1, 2015
Rolesville, N.C. — Rolesville city leaders are giving a new push to an old plan in the hopes of providing aid to the elderly and disabled in inclement weather.
Bruce Perkinson moved to Rolesville in 1947. Much of her family and support systems have moved away, forcing her to weather storms as best she can.
"Sometimes your family can't get there to do it for you," Perkins said.
The 91-year-old has learned that she can no longer battle inclement weather alone. Now, Rolesville city leaders have developed a plan to help residents just like her.
"If it's snowing or sleeting and they can't get out and they've got something and they need medicine, call the police department, call the mayor. I've got four-wheel drive," said Rolesville Mayor Frank Eagles.
Eagles said that, during inclement weather, the police department will call elderly and disabled residents and will stop by their homes if they do not get an answer.
The initiative began several years ago, but now the police chief is giving it a new push.
"Our thing with this is trying to reach out to the people that maybe we don't know that have just moved here," said Eagles.
From cleaning up storm-ravaged yards to flooded basements, the town of Rolesville is committed to making house calls. It's a small-town effort, and the value of a visit could make the difference for residents like Perkinson.
"It makes me feel really good. I think somebody else cares about me then," said Perkinson.
Rolesville residents who would like to be added to the check-in list should contact the police department at 919-556-7226.


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This report comes to us from the USAS Campus Worker Justice Tour, a series of visits to campuses around the country where students and workers are fighting back against corporate outsourcing and the exploitation of campus workers.
By Kai Thompson, student at Agnes Scott College
Last Tuesday, after months of campaigning, our President agreed to issue a statement supporting the reinstatement of unemployment benefits for all Georgia school workers. Last April, our custodial and dining hall workers were informed that they would no longer receive unemployment benefits while they are laid off over the summer and other school breaks. Although the US Department of Labor has found this ruling by Labor Commissioner Mark Butler illegal, Butler has refused to reinstate the benefits.
Since early fall the Agnes Scott College Living Wage Campaign, a USAS affiliate, has worked to spread awareness about this issue on our campus. We gathered signatures from students, faculty members, and workers showing their disapproval of Mark Butler's reinterpretation of the law. Our school came together in solidarity to show support for our staff! Last Tuesday we met with President Kiss to discuss our concerns and convince her to release a public statement against Mark Butler. President Kiss agreed to release a statement, and to speak with Presidents on other campuses in Atlanta such as Emory and Spelman.
We are incredibly proud of Agnes Scott and President Kiss for doing the right thing to support our campus workers and workers across Atlanta. We have been working on the Justice for School Workers campaign with students at Emory and Spelman, and hope that their Presidents also step up to the plate to support human rights.
This fight for unemployment benefits for our campus workers is part of a larger fight for Justice for School Workers that we have been coordinating with Atlanta Jobs with Justice. Although our campus workers were denied their unemployment benefits last April, they have been facing poverty level wages and disrespect for much longer. When Mark Butler stole an important part of our campus workers' livelihood, it only fueled their fire to fight for justice. Workers at Spelman College have recently begun organizing to form a union to fight for living wages and respect. Workers know that winning back their unemployment benefits is only the first step, and that they need a unified voice through their union contract to guarantee fair wages and working conditions.
Tomorrow, students and workers at Emory University and Spelman College will be asking their schools to make the commitment that Agnes Scott has made, and publicly support the reinstatement of unemployment benefits for workers. As the holidays approach, it is more important than ever that our administration's take a stand to support workers on our campuses and across Georgia!
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A suspected Clarksville bank robber was injured after he jumped from his home's second story window in an effort to flee police.
According to a report in the Leaf Chronicle, Troy Bobo, who is accused of robbing a busy Bank of America on Tuesday afternoon, sustained minor injuries in the incident.
The 44-year-old man was taken into custody before being transported to an area hospital for treatment.
Bobo will be booked into the Montgomery County jail following his release from the hospital.
Authorities said his bond will be set at $150,000.
Police reported Bobo has a lengthy out of state criminal history which included robberies among other violent crimes.
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Aviation Technologies has created what it believes is a solution to the time-consuming process of checking air passenger and employee names against Transportation Security Administration (TSA) "no-fly" and "selectee no-fly cleared" and "selectee cleared" watch-lists. Those lists now total more than 120,000 people, most of whom are barred from flying or for whom additional security measures are necessary. Two other lists comprise those who have been cleared to fly or for whom no additional security measures are required.
Until this point, users with passenger manifests and employee lists have been obliged to download the most recent TSA lists onto their own unsecured hard drives and either print out a paper copy or do an Excel overlay. Among the system's drawbacks is that the process permits only exact-name matches and does not take into consideration spelling variations.
"Our software program allows interface with the TSA lists and will compare the user's passenger list or employee list with those names in the TSA lists in about 20 seconds," said Aviation Technologies president Jim Gallagher.
When the operator enters the list of names and is granted second-tier access to the TSA list, the software automatically compares that list to the TSA list. Software at the TSA will then respond with a report of "hits" that includes exact matches, similar-sounding names, nicknames, spelling variations and allowances for language translations.
The report will also provide additional information about an individual whose name is the same as or similar to that of the passenger or employee, giving the user another tool to decide whether to deny boarding or to conduct a more stringent security check.
Streamlining Security
"The TSA requirement calls for a more labor-intensive process than some might think," said Gallagher. "It's not only passenger manifests and new employees that have to be checked, but the TSA also requires daily checks of employees on every new incoming work shift."
While the operator's employee list may not have changed and he might know many passengers from previous trips, Gallagher explained, "The watch lists are being updated constantly, and names that didn't generate a hit on a morning check may very well get a hit two hours later."
It's the responsibility of the user to decide whether an individual whose name appears on the no-fly or selectee list is allowed to board the aircraft, he added.
According to Gallagher, his company's most likely customer in the business aviation community is the Part 135 charter operator with a large passenger volume. The watch-list requirement is not mandatory for fractional ownership or Part 91 operators.
Part 135 on-demand operators were included in the TSA watch-list requirement two years ago; FBOs and Part 139 airports were added last summer.
The Aviation Technologies watch-list software is available for $59 a month for unlimited use.
Aviation Technologies is an aviation services company based in Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, Pa., with a computer reservation system division. To arrange for a watch-list software demonstration, call (570) 457-4149 or (877) 355-7595.


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Bitty Love Zipper Pulls
My children are quite happy that this latest project didn't get picked for a recent publication call. Now they get to keep what I made!
I was thinking of "back to school" when I made these little zipper pulls from shrink plastic. Have you ever used shrink plastic? It's pretty fun and addictive, once you get started!
The pulls are two part, the top is stamped with the Bitty Love stamps from Paper and Such and die cut before shrinking. I also made sure to punch my holes before shrinking, one at the top and the bottom of the circular elements.
I lightly sanded the shrink plastic before stamping, and then stamped with Staz On ink, finishing off by adding colour with Faber-Castell Pitt Pens. Don't use Copics, since they will lift off the Staz On ink. If you only have Copics, you can add colour by colouring on the reverse side of the stamped image – though I think the effect is more colourful if you can use a water-based marker and colour directly on the stamped side.
The alphas are from {ippity} by Unity Stamp Co. and they were super fun to colour! I used Spica glitter pens to add colour as well as the Pitt pens and they get super glittery when shrunk down. Again, don't forget to punch that hole, before shrinking.
You can use your oven to shrink the plastic, but I find the fastest way is by using my heat gun. It will curl and act freaky, but most of the time will flatten back out without mishap. A few times I had to redo because the curled plastic wanted to stick together.
I decorated a little tin to keep the zipper pulls in using October Afternoon's Five and Dime paper and embellishments. I'm imagining making a whole punch for the kids to give to friends. Of course, my kids are homeschooled, but they still use backpacks, or maybe they'll attach them to their coats! I used jewellery findings to put the whole thing together and love the way it all turned out!


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How D.J. Mitchell might be the first Yankee pitcher to get called up this year and notes on 28 more prospects.
D.J. Mitchell, RHP, Yankees (Triple-A Empire State): 8 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 7 K.
Mitchell is not the best prospect on the Yankees Triple-A staff, but don't be surprised if he's the first to the majors. Scouts think he could be effective as either a back-end starter or middle reliever, as while he's on the small side, he's ultra-athletic and features a fastball that has slightly above-average velocity and plenty of movement. He's not going to be a star, but he should have big league value, even on a championship-level roster.
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Feds on the hunt for fakes, frauds and knock-offs
KENT, Wash. -- From the fashion houses of Milan and New York to the street corners and malls near your neighborhood -- fashion sells. And if it's fashion for a bargain? Well that's the pot of gold. But what if it's just fool's gold?
A well-oiled partnership is putting "the hurt" on makers of Gucci and Prada knock-offs, as well as lead-filled kids' items. The Feds took us behind the scenes as they went in search of dangerous toys and fake fashions.
The search took us to a non-descript warehouse in the industrial district of the Kent valley. There, officers with the U.S. Customs and Border Protection showed us just some of their "take."
Assistant Area Port Director James Sullivan with the CBP held up what appeared to be a legitimate Louis Vuitton handbag.
"This is a knock-off," he said.
While most bargain-basement fashionistas would lust after the bags Sullivan put on display, there wasn't a real Prada, Coach, or Kate Spade in the bunch. And then he rubbed it in.
"These are all counterfeits, these are all knockoffs, they're all fakes," he said.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officers are at the front line of finding the knock-offs, fakes and sub-standard products. And they work hand-in-hand with investigators from the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Pallet after pallet, box after box, the officers and investigators match up manifests with what's really inside and determine if it needs a deeper inspection.
Long-time partners, the two agencies really began working closely together two years ago after a huge spike in lead-contaminated toys hit stores in the U.S. CPSC Investigator Marcus Morris outlines the risks.
"Toxicity, lead and even pthalates can affect development in very young children -- physical and mental development," Morris said.
Now the partner agencies share space at the Kent warehouse, where they inspect twelve and a half cargo containers every single day. Each one must be gone through to make sure that what's inside is safe to use.
The CPSC checks for the safety of products, especially those meant for children. They now have speedy, hand-held analyzers that can quickly test for lead and other heavy metals, while another machine checks for pthalates -- six types of the chemical are banned in the U.S.
The goal is to stop any questionable or unsafe items here, before they ever make it to store shelves.
"We've seen a significant reduction with injuries and deaths associated with products containing lead," Morris said.
They've also seen a significant reduction in the number of recalls that must be ordered after the product makes it to stores.
But while CPSC checks for product safety, CBP officers watch for knock-offs and evidence that intellectual property is being stolen or copied. And they are also watching for a different type of threat. CBP Assistant Port Director Sullivan puts it this way: "We're a last line of defense."
Too often, according to CBP, the guys shipping the sub-standard and knock-off products are also using their organization for otherl types of crimes.
"They're also involved in the movement of people in an illegal way for immigration purposes, the movement of illegal drugs and weapons as well," Sullivan said.
Over the past year this partnership has kept thousands of unsafe toys and clothes, hundreds of pounds of illegal drugs, and tens of thousands of dollars worth of knock-off merchandise from ever having a chance of getting to the American public.


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Ezvid has industry leading screen recording functionality and is the best game recording solution… go here to learn more.
Note: Are you trying to record games from the PS3, Wii, or Xbox? In that case, you should take a look at this.
Gameplay videos are fun but what's more fun is when we record the way we play our favorite game real-time and show it off to other gamers out there! Now you might have wondered what other gamers used to record their favorite gameplay videos? Are they free?Are they easy to use? How are you going to record gameplay videos? Hmm that's pretty simple. So in this article, we're going to review what are some of the best programs to record games.
Not all programs have built-in video editing functionality and so you also need to know the best software to edit gameplay videos and we will also touch that in today's topic. So here you go:
Fraps – a real-time screen/video capture & benchmarking software thought to be a universal Windows application.
Main features of Fraps are:
- As a benchmarking software it can show how many frames per second (FPS) you are getting in a corner of your screen. You can choose from the default 30fps to highest 60fps
- As a screen capture software, it can take screenshots with just one press of a key! You don't need to print screen and paste it in a Windows paint program every time you want a new shot and your screen captures are automatically named and timestamped, saves some time, right?
- As a real-time video capture software, it can record your favorite videos while playing. Now that's one great revolution of this app making video capturing easy. Of note, Fraps can capture audio and video up to 2560×1600 with custom frame rates from 1 to 120 frames per second!
HyperCam – a product of Hyperionics which is FREE for all users. How does Hypercam works? Simple, it captures the action from your Windows screen and saves it as an AVI (Audio-Video Interleaved) movie file. It also captures the sound from your system microphone.
HyperCam has limitations: It is not intended for re-capturing or re-recording of other video clips from the screen such as playing in any Media Player, QuickTime, RealVideo, VLC, etc., but rather for making regular software presentations, demos, and tutorials…
What's the powerhouse of HyperCam is its ability to create text annotations, sounds, and screen notes – a great tool for creating automated software demos and software training!. But just like Fraps, HyperCam can record real-time gameplay videos. Just with a press of a key, it can capture videos. Plus, you have the ability to also choose FPS (frames per second) and compression quality prior to recording your video.
HyperCam v.2 is also a universal Windows application – compatible with Windows Vista and 7 (32 and 64 bit releases), XP and 2000.
Camtasia Studio – is yet another screen capture software which runs both in Windows and Mac versions. However, this softwaree is not free, instead it's a shareware so you need to buy to use fully its function. But it is thought to be one of the best screen capture program. But unlike Fraps and HyperCam, Camtasia does not show any FPS on your screen however, it is capable of capturing video just like its free version called – Jing. These two softwares are being used more when doing Screencast tutorials.
Main features of Camtasia includes:
- The ability to record PowerPoint presentations, websites, webcams, and software demos easily.
- Can edit screencasts either by cutting, splicing, adding transitions, and annotations and produce any types of video formats
The free one offered by Camtasia Studio is Jing – which is also another great screencasting tool but with no editing ability. It can take screenshots either by capturing an image on your computer screen OR record up to 5 minutes of onscreen video from your computer.
Best Video Editing Software
The only video editing software I can recommend that works well with Fraps, HyperCam and Camtasia Studio is Ezvid.
Ezvid – is currently the best freeware video editing and slideshow creator for Windows today! Ezvid is also a universal Windows application – from Windows XP SP3 to Vista to Windows 7. Use Ezvid to edit what you have recorded from either Fraps, HyperCam or Camtasia. It's the perfect combo for those programs to record games. How it works?
Once you have recorded real-time your gameplay videos, you might want to edit it more – maybe add some text slides, or add some background music OR do a commentary footage to your game, right? Making a commentary footage is the usual play here and not other free video makers have this functionality. So with Ezvid, it has all these features plus it is very easy and simple to use. Integrated in Ezvid is the ability to upload gameplay videos to YouTube directly without the need to convert video format that YouTube accepts. Plus comes with the download of Ezvid are free music that are all YouTube-legal so you never have to worry if your video gets deleted :) How cool is that?


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|Pieces; For strings; Scores featuring string ensemble
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|Used as Movement 4 in Einstein's Dreams
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|Bitensky, Laurence Scott
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|2010-27-02 – The Central Kentucky Youth Orchestra, Kayoko Dan (conductor)
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|2009 – Silly Black Dog Music
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|Orchestra: 2 flutes/piccolo, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets (B♭), 2 bassoons + 4 horns (F), 3 trumpets (C), 2 trombones, bass trombone, tuba + timpani, 5 percussion + piano + strings
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|Used as Movement 4 in Einstein's Dreams
Albert Einstein was known to conduct "thought experiments" as a way to arrive at creative insights into questions that he posed for himself. For instance, when he was 16 he imagined what it would be like to chase after a beam of light. Once he caught up to the beam, Einstein reasoned, the light wave would appear frozen. He later said that this thought experiment played a memorable role in his development of special relativity.
LightRide is a fun and lighthearted musical depiction of Einstein's famous "thought experiment" and is loosely programmatic, depicting Albert being startled by a beam of light, chasing after it, riding the beam, and experiencing the frozen wave. The piece is also the finale to Einstein's Dreams, a 4-movement work depicting several similar scenes from Einstein's imagination